KingdomCome

2009-03-04T05:48:00.000-08:00

All good things must come to an end. This wasn't the most fantastic blog but it wasn't the worst either. Since I've taken on many more offline activities, this will be my final post in this blog. Thanks for visiting and leaving comments. It's been fun! =)

2009-01-18T19:13:00.000-08:00

Here comes 2009All I can conclude is 2008 was a year of mistakes and growing up the hard way. Some were avoidable, some were definitely inevitable no matter what preparation is done ahead. Life is funny like that.I can't say 2009 will be devoid of any problems but I can say that it started off pretty well. Perhaps the key to contentment & fulfilment is enjoying and appreciating what you've been

2008-12-18T21:35:00.000-08:00

CHANGENothing against President-Elect Obama, but I think we can't change the world/nation, if we don't start changing ourselves first. 2008 is almost over and as the workload slows down, there is time to consider some changes for 2009. Baby steps are necessary to eventually cultivate healthy habits. Change of mindset: Healthy is fit, active, flexible, not skinny and starving.Change of exercising

2008-11-27T17:27:00.000-08:00

Trouble in Asia Pacific regionOn our way back from Jakarta, the news were blaring with news on terror attacks in Mumbai and the protests in Suvarnabhumi airport, Thailand.I travel quite a bit in my job and having travelled to these locations, I feel something when I read these reports. I'm truly sorry to hear what has happened.

2008-11-09T22:30:00.000-08:00

6 months post-Japan Mission trip...Thought I was done by now, hmm? No, I still think about it because when I first embarked on the planning of this short trip, I really questioned my motivations and passions. I thank Pastor Ivan for helping me think this through. Is missions something I should consider? Or does God have something else intended for me? In my last trip to Kuching, my koko and I had

2008-10-03T23:40:00.000-07:00

Japan Mission Trip: Departure of HopeOne of the last few activities we did as a team in Japan included the Kids Program. What we did was basically play with the kids and fellowship with their mothers. Among the items lined up that day was games, skit, hands-on activity, teabreak and playground time.These bunch of active kids took a fancy to DW and the subsequent images after this include a lot of

2008-09-12T17:17:00.000-07:00

I have a confession to make...I think Jonas Brothers are cute.As in 'hot' cute. *screams* I need professional help.

2008-09-01T06:48:00.000-07:00

Alpha Course: Meaning of Life I've signed up as a facilitator for this 10-week session that will be organized in the church I currently attend this month onwards. I guess what they mean by facilitating is leading the group in discussions about the Christian faith.I can't say that I'm diligently preparing myself but I often find myself reading about religions of the world these recent days. Some

2008-08-22T21:27:00.000-07:00

Random Stuff: Conrad Hotel (Bangkok) Soft toy elephants I got meself a Chang Krungthep. I wanna collect the others. Let's hope I get sent to Bangkok in the future again.

2008-08-15T18:45:00.000-07:00

Japan Mission Trip: Behind that maskOne morning, I was told that we would visit one of HJ’s friends. We spent the morning cooking as a team. If I remember correctly, WT did the rice, L cooked the mushrooms, I did the vegetables and omelette, DL and J worked on the air bandung (rose syrup milk drink). It was fun cooking and the other girls excitedly chattered about meeting MY-san, whom they had

2008-07-23T05:50:00.000-07:00

Arggghh my eyes! aka I'm so going to burn in hell for this post..... Cosplay ("costume play") ===> interactions of "cosplay" behaviour form a subculture centered on dresing as characters from manga, anime, tokusatsu, video games, and les commonly, fantasy movies, Jpop/JRock, Visual Kei , fantasy music stories (e.g. stories by the band Sound Horizon), novels and anything in the real world being

2008-07-19T02:39:00.000-07:00

It's holy matrimony, not happy matrimony....When I attended/sneaked in for one of my pastor's marriage at church today, there were two key messages ringing in my ears as I left.1) It's more important to love, than to be right.2) Sacrificial love is not just about giving, it's about laying down your rights. I'll leave the interpretation part to everyone's private rumination (i.e. What's wrong

2008-07-16T21:56:00.000-07:00

Finally....Itachi's dead. The moment we all have been waiting for - Sasuke successfully 'kills' his own brother. *crickets chirp* OK, Sasuke's new eyes: Cool or hilarious? I'm ok with the nuclear fission thing as long as he kicks butt with it. *crickets chirp*I'm a little irked that he decided to join Akatsuki but did he really have to wear their attire as well? Come on, Sasuke. You're an

2008-07-08T07:03:00.000-07:00

Before leaving for Japan........quite a few interesting things/events happened the week before. 1) Monday June 16th - KTV session with the teacher 'gang' at Woodlands PartyWorld.Since most of the songs were in Chinese, I brought pinyin lyrics along. I felt a bit embarrassed and self-conscious about it. Not only that, I couldn't sing well! LOL I did more fumbling than singing. But ah well, I just

2008-07-08T04:35:00.000-07:00

There is a time to blog....Before I get to Japan, I forgot a few things worth mentioning. Things have been crazy since the month of May and this is why:i) Trip to NetherlandsI visited the European region for the first time in my life! I made some conclusions after 5 days of being in this country.- Life is more slow-paced in a good way. Everyone works but no one is frantic like most folks in Asia.

2008-07-03T08:18:00.000-07:00

The Return from Japan.......sucked. Yes yes, I know I should be blogging about the Japan Mission trip from the beginning, not the end. Additionally, I'm *gasp* double-posting.But, there's something special about today. It's not just the fact that LY has become a Mrs. Cheong. I'm also on leave from work right in the middle of heavy deadlines, which I've already missed.If there's one thing that

2008-07-03T06:01:00.000-07:00

Paddings are usually for safety...Y'know, I should be posting about my Japan Mission trip but I have to get this one out of my system.Last 2 weeks, I was shopping for my dear LY's ROM event on the July 3rd (wuhey, it's today! Congratulations, babe!). You see, I have this nice tube dress and I obviously need a strapless bra.I walked into Metro and went to the lingerie section. It's natural to feel

2008-05-25T12:02:00.000-07:00

Oh jetlag, what shall I do with thee? I just read that jetlag is more deeply experienced when travelling eastwards, rather than westward. My dear French colleague also told me that jetlag is typically worse when the time difference is 6 hours (EUR) rather than 12 hours (USA).Urgh. I would like to affirm both points. My recent trip to the Netherlands was interesting and fulfilling but man, it's

2008-02-09T06:01:00.000-08:00

I am not Chinese....At least, I don't feel like one anymore. :(Chinese New Year 2008 came and go. What did I do? I stayed at home, drew comics, watched TV , studied Japanese, played with my dog and played board game/mahjong with my brother's friends.No new clothing (didn't go out)No home visits (relatives are too far away)No ang pows (didn't visit anyone)No firecrackers or fireworks (thanks to

2008-02-01T17:31:00.000-08:00

Brilliant executionTime to rant about something that happened in the Naruto manga. Last year, fans all over the world went "Wah? No way?!!! Arrrgggghhhhhhhhhhhh!!!! No no no no nooooooo!!" *starts whacking pillows and verbal-trashing Kishimoto-san*Asuma Sarutobi (Naruto)Leader of Team 10 and Son of Third Hokage, Asuma-sensei became one of my fav. jounins, despite having very little limelight in

2008-01-31T06:33:00.000-08:00

Last Stop 2007: Taiwan It's the last day of Jan 2008. You would think I should have wrapped up with 2007 by now but nooooo.....Mave is too busy. Too busy procrastinating, that is.Ok, here's the deal. I hooked up with a group of teacher friends and joined them for a trip to Taiwan.While we experienced car sickness, extreme cold and lost a shoe or two, we created great memories of fun and laughter.

2008-01-31T06:18:00.000-08:00

2nd Last Stop 2007: Malaysia ~ 5BratsnCo Reunion & Wedding BellsThis was a historical moment for my girls ~ Full reunion after almost 10 years and our first wedding~ *sniff sniff*One of our Brats is now a missus. Dang you, Mr. Khong!! *shakes fist at her high school senior**sniff sniff*CONGRATULATIONS to the great-looking couple! May God shower blessings upon you two and shine His Glory in your

2008-01-22T16:32:00.000-08:00

Losing my purpose.....It's only halfway through the week and I'm fatigued, sick and moody. What's going on?I know this happens often enough: I hear this from other colleagues, friends and acquaintances all the time. But, I'm wondering: Should it be this way?First, I thought I was using the Internet too often so I decided to take a fast from it since yesterday. I know, I'm technnically using the

2008-01-13T06:06:00.000-08:00

Last remnants of 2007....First Stop: Sydney The last time I went to Australia was almost 7-8 years ago, at Brisbane. Since this was strictly a business trip, I didn't really go sight-seeing with the exception of Opera House. But I made up for it with some eating. =D ..plus, making notes on some interesting stuff.Pfft. Apparently, there is a place called Manly. XDDD I thought this was a cool

2007-12-31T04:29:00.000-08:00

Travel 2007 Wrapup Woa, 2007 is almost gone. Many things happened but among the most significant change this year is the amount of travelling I did. This year alone, I've hopped over to China, Indonesia, Thailand, Australia, and Taiwan (ok, it's technically China but ah never mind...). How exciting! XDI thank God for the safe trips, pleasant experiences and rare opportunities to see the world.

2007-12-28T16:41:00.000-08:00

Politics....is something I typically stayed away because I know little of the mechanics behind the government and is completely driven by imperfect humans.Recently, a poll on CAA made me wonder where I stand in the political spectrum, at least where the U.S. system is concerned. I worked on a quiz this morning just to have a better understanding, keeping in mind that quizzes like this shouldn't

2007-12-22T19:38:00.000-08:00

It's Christmas time and time to reflect on 2007.... It also means it's spring cleaning time - including my email inboxs(s). You know, one of those FWD emails? It made me wonder how much of it is true. A Message by George Carlin:The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy

2007-09-23T05:18:00.000-07:00

Hello Bangkok II and III Combined because I'm running out of time to blog......or rather, I'm feeling tired after badminton yesterday and floorball this afternoon. (0__0);; Besides, I have this bunch of drawing assignments waiting for me to work on.......1) More food?You know, one rarely hears or sees a fat Thai person. Ever wondered why? Perhaps it has something to do with their diet. Many Thai

2007-09-23T04:31:00.000-07:00

Considering that I'll be making a trip to India next week, I had better finish blogging on Bangkok, Thailand. XDHello Bangkok I There are four things I noted in Thailand.1) FoodIt's a shame that I can't quite remember what these dishes were, especially the 2nd image, which I know was pretty good. The first is something like Pandan Chicken, while the third image is green curry and the fourth is

2007-09-04T06:22:00.001-07:00

Music Playlist Game! ::RULES::- Go to your music player of choice and put it on shuffle.- Using the following questions, press play.- Use the song titles that come up to answer them.- Don't cheat or your appendages will be cut off. :BI debated between using my English, Chinese, Japanese and Christian playlists. I’ve decided to use the English playlist since it’s more self-centered in nature (more

2007-08-28T07:59:00.000-07:00

You know you like LeeHom too much when....Just kidding: Seriously, this has nothing to do with blind fanaticism or mad fangirling. I just happen to have a dear and thoughtful friend who works for a tabloid magazine, who also remembered that I admire LeeHom enough to appreciate posters of him. Hehehe....thanks cyber-red! *hugs* I was quite surprised: I didn't expect the poster to be that big and

2007-08-04T05:41:00.000-07:00

Blog-a-thon .....Nah, I'm not going to slap 10 blog posts at one go but I certainly have some stuff I've been meaning to blog about for the longest time. Out with it, yo.*******************************Item #1) Baby Paris HiltonI swear that some parents/grandparents today have gone mad. I mean, check out this little diva whom I came upon in one of my coach trips home.Look at her with her cute

2007-08-04T04:46:00.000-07:00

Wisdom can be a curse sometimes.....No, I'm not talking about the Book of Ecclesiastes, where the Teacher proclaims, "Meaningless! Meaningless! Everything is meaningless! (including wisdom). But rather, I'm referring to my lousy left wisdom teeth, which decided to grow inwards away from my mouth. Last Tuesday, I was subjected to a relatively tedious oral surgery to get these two bad boys out.The

2007-07-14T05:43:00.000-07:00

I won't survive a zombie uprising...Bear with me, I'm in the mood for pointless blogposts.28%Here's why:1) How much non-perishable food you keep in your home? (canned goods, etc)I have a few week's worth of food at home. 2) How long can you run before you need to rest?I'm in OK shape, I can probably run a mile or so. Yes! Going to the gym finally pays off! I probably can run a little bit more

2007-07-12T20:04:00.000-07:00

Brad Pitt is bad for Asia....This is super old news (dated 2002) but I laughed out loud when I dug this bit up.******************************** Too Handsome? Brad Banned in MalaysiaThe Asian country's government bans a car ad featuring Brad Pitt because his looks would "plant a sense of inferiority among Asians."TUESDAY DECEMBER 17, 2002 11:00 AM ESTBy Stephen M. SilvermanA Toyota advertisement

2007-07-06T03:25:00.000-07:00

There is a good reason one should blog immediately when inspiration strikes....I can't remember the details of my past trips anymore! Guh....in the next few weeks (yes, weeks not days), have fun watching Mave struggle to describe her previous travels.Hello Jakarta I For example, I cannot remember the names of these delicious dishes I had with my friend at a restaurant called Dabu-Dabu.***********

2007-05-23T03:44:00.000-07:00

I found out that when one loses their voice, it's called laryngitis.But never mind, more importantly, I just found that Riza Hawkeye has a friggin' cool tattoo on her back!****FULL METAL ALCHEMIST SPOILERS AHOY*****Post-Chapter 51 (I think)WOW. Apparently, Riza's father use his own daughter as a way of prevent his alchemy research from falling into the wrong hands.My first thought was how did

2007-05-18T19:47:00.000-07:00

There's something perversely nice about falling sick.After 5-6 years of being free from any form of common sickness in the U.S., the new lifestyle or environment in Asia finally took its toll on me. I came home from Bangkok with no voice, slight rise in temperature and an extremely cranky mood.But yeah, why do I say that it's nice?Reason #1) When you're sick, you drop the stuff that you were

2007-04-29T08:27:00.000-07:00

Cyber-Red would be so proud of me......I broke a record today. I bought 5 pairs of shoes in one go. Even I can't believe the atrocity I've committed today. Maybe I kena jampi or something.It's mostly my auntie's fault. You see, she is visiting me and I had to do something with her. Now, in Singapore, there's only 2 things you can really do: Eat and shop. I originally planned to stay home and

2007-04-18T18:48:00.000-07:00

Virginia Tech ShootingsWhen I first read about this, I cried. This was something that surprised me considering that I wasn’t a Virginia Tech student/faculty. Neither was I an American.But I did study in a U.S. university campus for 5 years and seeing all the faces of VT students brought back all those memories. I almost felt like I was on campus grounds again, hearing terms such as “RA”, “dorms”,

2007-04-09T06:41:00.000-07:00

It's a Manic MondayThis was the title of an email I received from The Pest today. After reading through what seems like total mayhem that ensues when one's car breaks down in the middle of a KL highway during the peak hours on a regular workday, I wondered whether my story is worthy of being considered manic at all.******************************************After a whole day of working on flavors,

2007-04-08T04:42:00.000-07:00

The most important day in Christian faith doesn't seem so importantPushing that Easter rabbit aside, this should be the biggest day for anyone who believes that Christ has resurrected from the dead that was sealed on Good Friday. Then, why is it.....so quiet?I admit to festering a lukewarm attitude towards this celebration as well. This weekend, I was busy travelling and couldn't really focus any

2007-03-31T23:17:00.000-07:00

Hello Shanghai - Part II Friday, March 30: This is the time I had the opportunity to explore the streets of Shanghai a little bit more since the training officially completed the day before. :)Shanghai City looks very much like a typical city would.What self-respecting ex-graduate student would not delight upon the sight of this evil empire? Yes, PrincessJ, I'm talking to you. XD Along with

2007-03-31T22:19:00.000-07:00

Hello Shanghai - Part II've just returned from a one week business trip in Shanghai. Surely, this experience is worthy of a decent length of blogging, no?Whenever someone asks me, "So, how was the trip to Shanghai?", I shall direct them to this blog to save myself from repeating my story.********************************Sunday, 25 March: Arrived in Pudong International Airport late night. I

2007-03-24T07:03:00.000-07:00

Where did all the time go?Sure beats me. Lately, I've been slapped with work left and right. This is a situation I anticipated upon accepting my day time job but I guess it's still different when you're imagining it as opposed to experiencing it.It's funny how humans have a tendency of making themselves feel worse when they could have gone straight to God to sort things out. I've entertained

2007-02-09T23:01:00.000-08:00

Christian Fanboy Syndrome by Mortimer Snerd*ROTFL* Dear Lord, don't let me fall into this syndrome. Still, it is sad that this syndrome does exist in the Christian entertainment industry.****************************************(Originally posted by mzjoe at ChristianComics.net - Nov 28 2006)Dear Friends,Christian Fanboy Syndrome is sweeping the nation at an alarming rate.Afflicting both male

2007-01-26T15:41:00.000-08:00

GIRLY survey![x] My fingernails/toenails are almost always painted (Toenails, not fingernails)[] During the summer the only shoes I wear are flip flops[] My favorite toys as a child were barbies [] My favorite colour is pink or purple[] I did Gymnastics[x] I love skirts (They’re not bad. I feel comfortable in some of them)[] Hollister is one of my favorite places to shop[] Tight jeans are the

2007-01-20T04:00:00.000-08:00

One of the fun ways to celebrate a birthday is to go do something you've never done before.This year, I've elected the purity facial experience.When I signed up for a gym package, it came along with a complimentary body massage or purity facial. Now, the idea of a massage scares me. I don't like ppl touching my body (LOL) so I quickly opted for the facial instead. I mean, "It's just the face,

2007-01-13T17:52:00.000-08:00

Fangirling 2007 begins...Went to Singapore Expo for City Harvest Church service using a different route (hoping that I could save time) <--- Tried to be smart Nope, ended up LATE again for the second time in a row. (-__-);;;; So, I wandered around the outskirts because I totally DISLIKE walking into church late to the point that I'd rather miss the whole service. There's this sense of

2007-01-08T06:36:00.000-08:00

Hello 2007.......This year's New Year countdown was certainly memorable. All I remember was grimacing in pain in my bed, and then, dozing off, only to wake up to the rumbling sounds of fireworks. I won't go into details as to what exactly happened but I just want to say that I deeply appreciate true friendship: Good buddies who remain by your side, even when you're (unintentionally) ruining the

2006-12-11T07:34:00.000-08:00

Is it just me or is the education standard is deteriorating in Malaysia? Thanks to Mingster for the photoshot.(Translations: Great job/Congrats, you came to school today!)

2006-12-06T13:38:00.000-08:00

It's a Singaporean's nightmare...........That's my guess at least, assuming that indeed, eating and shopping are the national's past time activities.By the 3rd week of living in this delightful country, I experienced some unusual stomach discomfort much to my puzzlement. After suffering for more than 15 days, I finally called the quits on sucking it up and waiting for the pain to go away when one

2006-10-31T17:29:00.000-08:00

Food for Thought...."Life is a series of problems: Either you are in one now, you're justcoming out of one, or you're getting ready to go into anotherone."[Excerpts from the interview by Paul Bradshaw with Rick Warren ("Purpose Driven Life "author and pastor of Saddleback Church in California)]People ask me, "What is the purpose of life?" And I respond: In a nutshell, lifeis preparation for

2006-10-30T16:11:00.000-08:00

No. No. No. NOOOOOOOO!!!::Reese Witherspoon, Ryan Phillippe Split::"We are saddened to announce that Reese and Ryan have decided to formally separate," publicist Nanci Ryder said in a statement issued Monday on behalf of the couple.WTC?! Not my ultimate fav. Hollywood couple! Argh!! How did this happen? What a nightmare for their fans and for those who have looked up to them as the beacon

2006-10-29T15:44:00.000-08:00

CHANGE......I'm no longer the Mave I used to be.So, I've been told by those who have known me for the longest time.Why do statements like this leave me feeling bad about myself? Isn't change sometimes good? Is it always a negative thing? Or is it just typical for ppl to pinpoint changes that are presumed to be negative in one's eyes and to completely ignore other changes that has occurred?I feel

2006-10-16T19:25:00.000-07:00

Life is about to change...1) I finally received the job offer I've been waiting for months for! Woohoo! Praise God!2) The new website is up and running --> The Project Woohoo! Praise God!Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

2006-09-12T17:55:00.000-07:00

Who says I have nothing to do?I was convinced myself for a while. But just because I don't have an official job, that doesn't make me a total bum or [insert non-edifying word].This morning, I woke up and stared at my desk. Lo behold, work sits on my table.Item 1 (left): This is half of my training material if I do get the sensory scientist position I'm pining for. I'm waiting for the other half

2006-09-08T18:38:00.000-07:00

I love cross-cultural music collaborations, oh yes I do. When Wang Lee Hom had L-Lim and Rain (both Korean) in the track "Wan Mei de Hu Dong" (Perfect Interaction), I was thrilled to hear a good mixture of American street slang, Mandarin and Korean.So imagine when I stumbled upon SCANDAL, a collaboration effort between Vanness Wu (famous for being part of F4 in Meteor Garden) and Kangta (member

2006-08-30T04:35:00.000-07:00

Cover Story Scandal: Hong Kong celebrity exposed! HONG KONG -- Jackie Chan and fellow stars marched silently Tuesday to Hong Kong's government headquarters, protesting against a gossip magazine that featured a cover photo [secretly taken] of a pop singer changing backstage. The celebrities, wearing black T-shirts, handed over a petition denouncing the photos that were secretly taken of

2006-08-21T19:30:00.000-07:00

Drivers beware....I received this forwarded email from my mum. Teeheehee. Funny stuff.*************************The following do not apply to those efficient, considerate andethical drivers. Hope you don't fall in these groups..ha...ha...If not, you have to be careful with your driving attitude andskills from now onwards!1. One hand on wheel, one hand on horn: IPOH driver- I've rarely been to

2006-08-14T14:30:00.000-07:00

Fuge, terche, et quisset...4 a.m. and I'm all alone. At initial thought, I couldn't help focusing on my stomach discomfort, which I've been experiencing for a few days and wondering whether this was the cause of my unability to sleep properly.I got up and decided to continue my reading of Gordon MacDonald's "Ordering Your Private World" for the 2nd time. I remember deciding that this is one of

2006-08-13T07:47:00.000-07:00

Back in Malaysia Now that I've been officially back in my beloved home country for a month, I feel terribly obligated to post something intelligent or possibly edifying.........Hmm, this could take a moment. I suspect all that nasi lemak, char kuey teow, chee cheong fan, kai fan and roti canai has played some role in the deterioration of my write-blogging skills. Only a food scientist can get

2006-07-23T02:18:00.000-07:00

Before I officially left the U.S. I made my way to IFT Annual Expo in Orlando, FL. Apart from the great networking in the Division Sensory Dinner, one of the highlights worth mentioning is my success in meeting my Food Network Hero, Alton Brown and obtaining his signature!! XD *dances* It took almost 2 hours of lining up before I reached him and he was still friendly and pleasant to talk to. He

2006-06-18T17:35:00.000-07:00

Yet another reason to watch World Cup Germany 2006While watching Brazil vs Australia today...."Hey, that guy's kinda cute." *googles after match*Awwwww, so cute! *fangirls**dies*Ok, I'm totally sold to be a Kaka fan now (even if he's now married to his cutie girlfriend). If Brazil makes it to the finals, I'm gonna cry because I'll miss it! Nooooo.......why did I choose to fly out of the U.S.

2006-05-14T15:12:00.000-07:00

Yes! Finally a candidate for the best chick flick Mave has ever watched! Pride and Prejudice (2005)I have to admit this is among the first few movies I've proactively rewinded sections just to relive the movie scenes again and again. Trust me, I haven't done this since I practiced speed-sketching paused scenes of Disney animated movies when I was in my early teens. Perhaps I am inclined to be a

2006-05-07T06:53:00.000-07:00

Graduation weekend.....Not for me that is. (^_^) I made two trips this weekend back to campus to see a variety of friends graduate. Some observations:1) I only recognize a few faces among the whole Indonesian community.2) I was the only Malaysian at Anand's graduation. Shame on all you other Malaysians!3) The most senior batch of Indonesians (aka university alumni & currently working) have

2006-04-28T08:22:00.000-07:00

Reflective Rant of the Day I'm trying my best not to be upset with my intern colleagues but since the last few weeks, I have wondered whether the other female interns have been leaving me out of their activities.Going off for breakfast: The group usually walks together to the lunch room in the morning to get cereal. - Hey, I'm going to get some cereal too - I said. As I gathered my stuff

2006-04-07T13:01:00.000-07:00

Random To the Max I*******************************************I learnt how to load a gun and shoot a few weeks ago. I think I gave everyone a great impression by turning around with the gun cocked forward. They were freaked out, alright. (Do NOT ever do that, folks!) Never have I been so "kan cheong" my whole life. What a frightening feeling of awe!I later, learnt quite a bit more about shotguns,

2006-03-28T13:57:00.000-08:00

When you are down in the pits, there is only one way to go: UPAnd up, I go.One fine morning, it occurred to me that I do not have to have a low opinion of myself.I do not have to apologize for having big hips or skin problems. I do not have to be regretful that I do not have all the skills/experience in my career choice. I do not have to be upset that my previous relationship did not lead to

2006-03-25T06:23:00.000-08:00

Forgive me; I try to be as encouraging, informative and edifying as possible. I'm afraid this will have to be a post reserved for letting out unhappy thoughts. Pls skip if this displeases you.My interview did not go well. Apparently I'm lacking in skills and knowledge in an area that was never a focus course of my major. Now, I have to prove that I have the -enthusiasm- and -potential- to learn

2006-03-17T19:57:00.000-08:00

Oh my Lord, I am so TIRED this week. Last Monday, I found out that I needed to pack 60-70% of my stuff by the end of the week.(0__0);;You've gotta be kidding me, Nick. I've like, got so much junk; I don't even know where to begin. I started to transfer all the stuff that can be sent home to one corner of my vacant bedroom (I sleep in the living room).Man, look at that mess I've got to sort

2006-03-03T14:25:00.000-08:00

Woowoowoowoowoo!!! XDDDDDDDDI just got my tax returns today and it nicely coincides with my payday! *dances around*I'M SO HAPPYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!New Year Resolution #2: Mission Completed+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++*thinks of something more useful/substantial to blog* Ahhh.....okThe Science of Soy Sauce [information and pics from Kikkoman Reference and Product Guide]

2006-02-24T13:36:00.000-08:00

Projects projects projects.....the list never seems to cease and things-to-do keep adding on a regular basis. Could it be that Mave is a workaholic by nature? She took a Tickle test to double-check. Apparently, she's NOT. Mave, you're a Work Medium Low!Workaholic Scale"Hooray! You're not a workaholic. Not completely, anyway. Work is pretty important to you, and it

2006-02-12T07:32:00.000-08:00

People are not what they seem to be.Apparently such is the case with some of my work colleagues. Last night I joined an all girl's night at my colleague's house for a fondue party. Lotsa chocolate and cheese dipping and maybe some drinks. Why not, right? Sounds like good decent fun.Well, I didn't expect to make my first encounter with illegal substances there as well. I went down to the basement

2006-01-31T16:22:00.000-08:00

"*Tong tong chang chang*!! [some crappy CNY tunes I can't stand] ~ cyberred LOL You crack me up. Thanks for ya lurvely birthday and CNY card. Thanks to Miss Jess too for her CNY card! XDHappy Chinese New Year, folks! While on the other side of the world, family members and friends are lazing around in their couches, eating, watching TV, eating, visiting friends, eating, collecting ang pows/money

2006-01-22T12:20:00.000-08:00

Birthday Celebration 2006Thanks to all friends and family who shared my birthday celebration with kind greetings and showered me with generous gifts! I'm truly blessed with great people in my life. I was surprised by gifts I didn't expect ~ hand-knitted scarf from a work colleague, jacket-CD combo by my dear Brats [as seen in pic] and an iRiver FM transmitter by my college buddy to complement

2006-01-06T17:28:00.000-08:00

The death of a snowman....I don't get it. The snow came in inches by mid November and now, it's gone in January? The weather in midwest USA never makes sense, I tell ya.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

2006-01-01T06:41:00.000-08:00

Exactly one year ago, I believe I was fretting over my incomplete research project, how much time would be needed to complete my thesis writeup, the possibility of experimental failure, the urgency to apply for OPT, whether I could make the start day of my internship without upsetting INS, my frustrations with one of my professor, and deciding my defense date.I was a nervous wreck and hated being

2005-12-29T07:23:00.000-08:00

To pluck or not to pluck....This week, I was introduced to a fashion concept, which I consider pretty foreign to me. The art of plucking/shaping yer eyebrows. My initial response was "Oro?*" It all started out with a casual conversation with my fellow intern colleague at work about going to the hair salon to style her hair. My interest was perked when she added that her eyebrows needed some

2005-12-18T10:25:00.000-08:00

Count thy gifts This is about being contented and grateful for the gifts I've received. Not boasting. XDFrom left (counterclock-wise): Candles/deco/candy from a potluck party, Mp3 player from Andreas, Christmas deco/leather thingy/clock from a company party and stickers/stationary(including a Sakura Micron pen!)/fun art stuff from my office Secret SantaThank you thank you thank you! XD***********

2005-12-12T19:37:00.000-08:00

Created on December 11th 2005, Sunday~ 1 hour, a pair of leather gloves, snow brush & wiperold scarf, carrot stub, black buttons, maroon snowcap, assorted wire connectors

2005-12-09T14:47:00.000-08:00

Someone posted this list in a christian forum today and felt like sharing some of them here (didn't include everything since I don't agree with all of 'em). SOME GUIDELINES FOR MEN ABOUT WOMEN 1) Whatever you do, don't just show up at their house. They run around in their underwear just like we do.2) Don't cheat on them. It may seem foolproof but girls tell each other everything about everything.

2005-11-29T19:15:00.000-08:00

Talk about polar opposites in the looks department. LOLWriter Ohba Tsugumi / Mangaka Obata Takeshi team up to create the popular manga series, Death Note. If I understand the concept properly, the plot revolves around a high honor student, Raito who stumbles upon a 'death notebook,' which decides the unlucky person's death once his/her name is written down into it within 40 seconds. Blimey, that

2005-11-23T15:45:00.000-08:00

Ok, enough whining and self-pitying. It's time to make...SUSHI ROLLS: One of God's gift to mankind. *thumbs up* It takes me approximately 1 hour to make 4-5 of these rolls. Granted, I still need practice and one day, I'll make them look professional aka properly shaped. But for now, I'm pretty happy with my simple homemade (and cheap) sushi for now. Hehe.

2005-11-20T18:11:00.000-08:00

You know, I haven't been in the mood to talk to ANYONE recently. I do hang out with my colleagues sometimes and every now and then, I will comment at cyber red's blog or post something at CAA. But apart from that, I've been ignoring phone calls from friends who calls me and most emails.I currently find these interactions annoying and irritating. What good are such talks going to be? I anticipate

2005-11-10T15:40:00.000-08:00

During a company meeting today, a senior employee told us younger ones that the best times to grow and learn are sometimes, during the most emotional ones. I feel inclined to agree.Drastic changes. Difficult choices. No, life hasn't been carefree and easy.But hello, Mave. What's new, gal? Life has been complicated and uncertain for many years. Shouldn't you have gotten used to it by now?Well,

2005-10-30T17:30:00.000-08:00

Darkness has fallen on the land. Loneliness and sadness reigns over a sad woman trapped in foreign land.****************************************In the corner of a cold empty room, the sad woman softly whispers to herself and looks up."Why?"Her sadness unmasks, hot tears burn as they flow down her cold cheeks."Not pretty enough? Not slim enough? Too whiny? Too emotional? Too dependant/clingy? Too

2005-10-22T13:34:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, after so many years of ignorance and negligence, I decided to check out what's hot in the music & entertainment area aka top U.S. 40 hits charts.I'm not too impressed.Talk about hip-hop/rap/gangta punk overload. What's with all the "Parental advisory : Explicit lyrics?" Eh.....don't get me wrong, I have no problem if some amount of cussing is used to express anger, disappointment and

2005-10-07T12:43:00.000-07:00

For record-keeping purposes....Original link in Indonesia: http://www.indosiar.com/welcome/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7142&whichpage=16Written by Sakura0406*****************Translations************************Settings: In the changing room behind the stage At that time, Hyde was performing in some place.While waiting for break time to be over, he was sitting around in the changing room.He saw this

2005-10-04T20:48:00.000-07:00

I've just finished watching CSI: Grave Danger ...the 2 episode finale of CSI's 5th season, directed by Quentin Tarantino. Oh wow...it was one of the most suspenseful and dramatic "episodes" to come from a TV series. I can't recall the last time I've felt my adrenaline run through my blood thanks to a movie. I'm still whirling from it. <(0_o)> To summarize the whole story, Nick Stokes gets

2005-10-03T21:04:00.000-07:00

Pada malam ini yang indah sekali....*cough cough* yah ahem...Untuk blog kali ini, saya akan cuba (dengan sedaya-upaya) untuk menulis dalam Bahasa Melayu dengan selengkap yang saya boleh. Cara penulisan ini amat rumit untuk saya walaupun saya pernah belajar bahasa ini selama sebelas tahun (sedihnya). Jangan ketawa, rakan-rakan sekalian......*hehehehe* Ya ampun deh. Saya sendiri tidak boleh tahan

2005-10-01T09:49:00.000-07:00

OK, is this messed up or what? *laughs*I don't mean to be gender bias but this is wrong. Very wrong. What type of individual decided that it would be a great idea to slap some flowery pattern on the handle of a screwdriver?Ladies, it's bad enough if your man is a couch potato and won't even take the trash out. This is the perfect way to further discourage him from doing the plumbing, fixing

2005-09-24T18:02:00.000-07:00

I want to thank everyone who was involved in prayers and support in the duration of my graduate school term. As of yesterday (Sept 23, 2005), I successfully submitted my final copy of my Master's thesis and officially graduate with a M.S. degree in Food Science. This means A LOT to me since I've struggled throughout the last 2 1/2 years to get to this point. A year ago, I thought that I would

2005-09-20T20:26:00.000-07:00

Gah ~ I lost all my digital pics on some stupid Dell USB key while transferring the files from my laptop to my desktop. I lost 2 major folders 1) My trip to Chicago with Auntie during my graduation 2) Dolan lab pics 3) I can't remember but I'm pretty sure it's important.If anyone wants to comment that I shouldn't use digital pics, DON'T. The last thing I wanna hear right now is "oh you should

2005-09-09T12:03:00.000-07:00

It's all Chloe's fault. She made me do all these online quizzes. LOL You are a Samurai.You are full of honour and value respect. You are not really the stereotypical hero, but you do fight for good. Just in your own way. For you, it is most certainly okay to kill an evil person, if it is for justice and peace. You also don't believe in mourning all the time and think that once you've hit a bad

2005-09-05T19:56:00.000-07:00

Quatre Raberba Winner -- Your self-confidance slips at times, but the fact that so many others willingly place their trust and esteem in you should show you differently. Your kindness and generosity makes others like you, while your inner strength and determination make you an excellent leader. Gundam Wing Personality Quiz brought to you by QuizillaYeaahh I got Quatre, my fav. GWing mecha pilot.

2005-09-04T08:34:00.000-07:00

The horrendous things occurring in New Orleans seem to serve as a grim reminder that humans are alike all over the world, regardless of their ethnic background or personal values. When threatened with death and lost in desperation, humans naturally return to their selfish and aggressive ways. All moral conscience and religious teachings are flung out the window.What a tragedy and humbling event

2005-09-03T14:14:00.000-07:00

Wow, this has got to be one of the best weekends ever. * Waiting for NetFlix to send DVDs of movies I've always wanted to watch for ages for only $9.99/month * Running to the public library to borrow books I've always wanted to read for ages for free * Drawing manga according to both schedule and at personal whim * Downloading any music I want from [insert program] Life is

2005-08-29T17:57:00.000-07:00

How is it that humans avoid being commited to loving each other? Are they so afraid to make mistakes or take risks when it comes to relationships? Are they trying to avoid the guilt and pain that potentially comes along with the oath of love?Why can't the person I love, love me in return? I feel like a fool. I feel as if I gave my whole heart, only to find it rejected as if it was worth

2005-08-09T19:26:00.000-07:00

Flight delays are not cool......On a wonderful Sunday evening, Mave arrives at the Des Moines International Airport a teeny weeny behind the usual time Mave would arrive at any airport: 15 minutes before take off.But alas, the flight is delayed by an hour. Mave looks pretty upset. Lady at the ticket counter retorts, "Oh but you know, you should be here earlier.".........As if the plane would -NOT