Just an Exquisite Note

at the junction of 2011 and 2012..

2011-12-31T17:52:00.004+11:00

I realised I didn't touch this blog since April. Since April, too many things happened and now that we are hitting the end of 2011, let me quickly highlight some of the happenings of my life since then that I think I can conclude that 2011 was good and fulfilling.

First, a brief photo montage of my Europe Trip beginning of the year.

After that trip and my stay back home in Malaysia, it was the journey of job searching. And I was so lucky that I got a job and started my journey with Colonial First State as a Financial Service Administrator on April 18, 2011.

From then, life was about work and settling down with it well. I've learnt so much from different people in the company and I'm truly glad to be where I am. I'm glad to even made great friends besides working with one of my bestie in the same company. Thanks to her hubby for referring me the job. I still owe him one. :)

In August, I followed my parents on a trip back to the roots, China where I discover the history. A trip of 12 people, I flew to China via Singapore and went for the trip that I believe was meaningful. We revisited the ancestral house and the place where my great grandparents were laid to rest. There were so much to discover from traditional looking furniture to the relatives who are staying there. One interesting fact, I'm the only female of generation of my family. High pressure! The culture and food is the other thing that enlighten me. :)

After the trip, I was in Singapore and Malaysia for a short trip before heading back to Sydney. I managed to catch up with family and friends. I managed to see Calvin & Moon's baby Ainsley and that girl is a tough girl.. just like her mummy. :)

Back to Sydney it was work, CPA exams and my one of my besties wedding of her life that is keeping me busy. Work is still great and challenging. I experienced my first company Xmas party, that was awesome!! CPA? I failed the first semester of the year but managed to pass the 2nd semester. Thank god!!

My bestie's wedding? Turned out great and I think it's telling me that I might have prospect in this wedding planning line. :) Who knows..

And as I'm writing now, I am trying to finish this short recap before the clock hit 12 to welcome 2012 in my new Melbourne home (my brother's place) which I'm sure would welcome me to Melbourne more. I am grateful for whatever happened in 2011 and I sincerely hope that 2012 would be a better year for everyone. :)

HAPPY NEW YEAR and WELCOME 2012!! :)

it's been awhile.. 4th month in 2011

2011-04-02T12:42:00.002+11:00

I just realised I have left this blog empty and untouched since September last year. And, I forgot to shout Happy Birthday on that post to my lovely mum. I was writing that post, while I was in Melbourne visiting my bro while my parents were there. It's been a great family trip all together.

Previous blog post was quite emo. I am still missing my dearest grandma but I know she is in a better place. She will always remain in my heart, that will never change.

So, what have I been doing since then? I have been working in the same place but I was back and forth to Malaysia so many times. Once in November for prayers for my grandma and another time in conjunction of a family / work trip to Europe in January/ February and stayed for Chinese New Year. Yes, it was a long break.

Before the Europe trip, I was back in time for my grandpa's prayers too. My grandpa's burial place is kinda old and cracking and so, the family decided to rebuild it. So, I managed to go back to Kuala Pilah, my dad's hometown this time to take a look. It's been close to 6 years since I was back for Cheng Meng. What a big difference to my grandpa's place. It was big and spacious in comparison to my grandma's place. This is the difference between two different place and different times. 40 odd years ago, the hills are not as commercialised and yet the land is big. Now, commercialised memorial places is limited to that piece of land you buy. Anyway, it was a good reunion as our relatives of my granduncle were around and went to my grandma's place to pay her respect on the way back to KL.

I'll do another post particularly for the Europe Trip. In short, it was fulfilling despite being working partially.

I was back in time for CNY but well, not celebrating it as we were mourning for 3 years (according to the Hokkien traditions), things were a lot easier on my mum. So, we just chilled at home and still went back to my mum's hometown, Raub as we were celebrating Uncle Yap Ah Loy's 61st Birthday. I baked some lemon cupcakes as his cake and glad that everyone loved it.

My best achievement was during my stay, my dad suggested that we walked out from our place to the city centre to eat breakfast. I initially thought, "Are you sure, dad? " In disbelief and doubt of whether I can last the walk, I still followed my dad to take the challenge. For a person like me who participated City2Surf of 14km, you guys out there would think, I shouldn't have any problem. But walking in Malaysia, it's totally different. I would actually sweat more and what is more challenging is that the roads in Raub do not have pedestrian paths. You have to beware of cars and uneven roads. Dad did some calculating before, our journey would be about 2km +/-. I usually can do it if we were at our housing area in Bukit Rimau with not much traffic.

Anyway, I did it and enjoyed fantasic nasi lemak and roti canai with dad at Ratha, the famous mamak in town. Trust me the curry is different. We packed some food back for our family and relatives and they were amazed when we said we walked out and walked back. :)

Anyway, the rest of the days in Malaysia was either spent with family and relatives or with my friends in Malaysia. I had so many different gathering with all of them and was happy to have spent time with them. I practically changed and postponed my flight back just to spend more time and it was kinda a bad choice to do it as the stay gets longer, the more reluctant I want to come back to Sydney. Good news, my favourite niece is more adorable and close to me than ever and the baby nephew is so cute!! :)

As I was leaving back to Sydney, I got another great news from Derek that his baby boy Cayden is out in the world. :) I can't wait to go back to see him. :)

Since I came back to Sydney, I decided to move on from what I was supposed to do. Now, it's either I land myself a job soon or I would wait for my opportunity with my dad's side. This coming week is going to be so hectic as I am studying for my CPA before my exam in a month's time and I got an interview which I hope I would fare well. Bless me please....

That's all for now..:)

and it changes my life...

2010-09-14T02:33:00.005+10:00

It's been about 3 months since I wrote anything. I wanted to update this blog in July after my birthday but have been procrastinating. Yes I turned 26 and is very much looking forward to really push myself to work my dreams, work my ways towards things. Just as I was in the gear, my life when to a big pause.

It all happened with a phone call from Mum at about 4.30am Aussie time, that woke me up. I remember I was so tired from work and I dozed off, sleeping early, forgotten to switch off the lights to sleep. Then, I was waken up by a call. When I was about to pick it up, it turned into a miss call from an unknown caller. I suspected it could be someone from home, so I sms-ed my mum, " Mum, did you call me?" Then the phone rang again, in a crying voice, Mum said, " Inn, Ah Ma left already." In the midst of half-awake mode, I immediately broke into tears, in disbelief. Mum continued to ask me to arrange my way back home while my tears keep flowing down my cheek and when we hang up, I cried. I still had to contain myself to call my bro and cousins in Melb to send the bad news and arrange for all of us to rush back home. That morning onwards, my whole heart just sunk.

My dearest grandma left us on 27th August 2010 at 2pm, Malaysian Time at Pantai Cheras Hospital. She was admitted to the hospital on the 8th August 2010 and had been having ups and downs conditions that make it so unpredictable that she would leave us. I had instinct that I should have been back but I didn't make that move. I was waiting for my parents to tell me either she's getting better or come back now to see her but, I did not get to say my last goodbye..

When I walked in to her funeral parlour, seeing her in her casket, I cannot believe that the last time I saw her was my last time. I still could remember that I came back for my friend's wedding and made time to go and visit her as often as I could. She would make sure Suthi, the maid cook my favourite meehoon soup for me. She would chat with me about everything from getting a boyfriend to where I want to travel. She would hold my hands and tell me about her old stories of when she first came to Malaya and all. And now, she is lying peacefully and I will never get to hear her speak again.

Throughout the funeral ceremony and prayers, flashbacks of her keep replaying in my head, I keep hearing her call my name. Every time I think of her, my tears starts rolling down my cheek. The once very strong girl that never really break down in front of others, actually was very weak at this very same time. I keep going to the casket to see her face and I wanted to talk to her, want her to respond to me but I know she's gone for good.

The hardest part was when they are closing the casket, the point that you know you would not see her face, body and the whole of her as a person anymore. I witnessed even my dad, teared as I believe it is hard to accept that his mum is leaving him forever too.

It's been 3 weeks since she left and every time anyone mentioned about her, I would sit there silently again. On the 7th day after her death, as Chinese believed that her spirit would return to visit, I was hoping she would appear in my dream. In fact, I think I felt her presence next to me just like how I used to sleep next to her when I was young.

After so much thoughts and chats with dad and mum, I realised that I have been the closest grandchildren to her. In fact, I think I was the only one she took care of for the longest time and the only one that she caned before. I was the only one that seen her cry as she talked about her difficult times.

So, in her remembrance, I would gather all her stories together and hopefully able to tell her stories to my children. I would always remember her and will always look up to her as my role model for life.

Ah Ma, I really missed you and I will love you forever. May you rest in peace and is happily with Grandpa now.

Concert and Shows... anyone??

2010-06-29T02:25:00.004+10:00

Yes... I heard AJ Rafael is coming to Sydney this August!! The Youtube music sensation is coming down under and I believe you would agree with me that he is really good with music. I like his music passion that I heard that he have the same passion as his father who was also a great musician too.

So, who's with me?? Ticket is $35 presale and $45 at the door. :)

As I was surfing on Youtube.. I finally found the song I think I found the perfect wedding song for me. Haha. Love the song, Love the lyrics and this rendition by AJ Rafael and his mates, perfect.

AND.... I saw that BON JOVI is coming in December too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

of photo gadgets and wonderful photos..

2010-06-28T22:11:00.009+10:00

Yes. I love taking pictures, as a passion. With me now, I have a Nikon D60, a very amateur camera. I got it since end of 2008 and since then, I have been deciding on which lenses or any other camera I want. Well, we can't get everything we want so here's to saving up for it!! :)

Olympus Pen EP1 DSLR

Lumix GF-1

I read the review and all, it seems quite interesting and relatively small for a DLSR. The Olympus one, I kinda read it on Xiaxue's blog and the Lumix one, a friend of mine uses it. :)

Thanks to Audrey, as she borrowed me her Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm before and after using it, love it. Nice portrait photos taken on my trial with it.

At the same time would love to grab a flashgun to go along my Nikon for some nice lighting pictures. :)

I've always look up to photographers that are really good be it in sceneries or portrait or wedding photography, it require skills. My favorites?? Wedding Photographers like Justin Oh, Jenny Sun, Jon Low, those from Axioo and many more.

Here's a link to this very touching photos of Katie Kirkpatrick. She was bride that was battling with cancer for 3 years. She married her highschool sweetheart Nick Goodwin in 2005 and died 5 days after the wedding. Her photos shows how strong she was to go through the process of wedding planning and no matter how unwell she is, she still smile all the way. The following photos are by Romain Blanquart and story taken from http://bolstablog.wordpress.com/2009/04/19/katie/.

Katie Kirkpatrick and her fiance, Nick, rest prior to their wedding. Katie has terminal cancer and spends hours in chemotherapy. Here Nick waits while she finishes one of the sessions.

Even in pain and dealing with her organs shutting down, with the help of morphine, Katie took care of every single wedding plan. Her dress had to be adjusted several times due to her constant weight loss.

An expected guest was her oxygen tank. Katie had to use it during the ceremony and reception. Nick's parents look on.

Katie, in a wheelchair, listening to her husband and friends serenading her.

In the middle of the party Katie had to rest for a bit and catch her breath. The pain doesn't allow her to stand for long periods of time.

This is what they mean by photos draw a thousand words. This is one of the reason why I am so keen into wedding planning. If there is anyone out there who is like Katie, sick yet strong and strive towards life and want to plan a wedding, I would do it for free. Why? Because I believe everyone have a dream to achieve and if I can help to make a wedding as the dream, why not? In fact, don't say wedding, if I know I can lend a helping hand to help anyone in need, within my ability and capacity, I will do anything for that person.

My love for design :)

2010-06-28T00:42:00.005+10:00

I do not know where I get my inspiration or ideas from. Maybe it runs in the family or so, as my brother is into multimedia designs; he loves drawing anime manga characters and all, and my other cousin brother is good in fine arts and doing multimedia drawings too now. Me on the other hand, have a creative mind of decorations, making crafts and even doing food, I hope the food is in pretty looks and of course taste good.

When I was a lot younger, maybe 15 when I have not decided what I really want to do, I used to ask my dad for advices on career options. Trust me, back in those days, Accounting was not my thing as I have not touch accounting subject yet. I was inspired by those students doing architecture and design. So, I asked my dad about it and the moment he told me 7 years to be in the industry, I knew I couldn't do it. From young, I am not those who get straight A's and therefore, I knew my ability. So, I asked my dad again, so if I am into design, which is the 2nd option after architecture? He said interior design which he had to deal with a lot in his industry. I was then really interested in it. Thanks to mum, quoted from her, 'You will not do well in design industry unless people know you.' So, that's why accounting was now what I studied.

I know I never really put interior design behind, so I did my short course on Interior Design. I often check out websites like Apartment Therapy and other designs sites and make trips to Kinokuniya to check out interesting books that I have no money to buy. If I print money, my apartment should have no place for books to put. :) If you really like interior design like i do or even if you want to work in this kind of environment.. i want this book badly...

Well, whether or not I get to use these little creative mind of mine.. shall see.. :) I want to use it on my house first but well no money, how to decorate, right? So, earn money and then shall see.. :)

At this moment, Germany is leading 4-1 against England.. :( haizz if Ferdinand and Beckham were in the team. :(

towards end of June...

2010-06-27T22:34:00.007+10:00

It's been 3 months since I last blogged. A lot of time have passed, a lot of things happened and I feel I'm still quite stagnant where I am. And now, one week before I turn old again, I really need to buck up my life and achieve more than now.

Anyway, enough of ranting. Here comes a bit of updates. What happened since the last I blogged. Too many but I would say the highlight is my dear friends' wedding, Moon Sin & Calvin. Thanks for inviting me and I am really happy for them and glad I could make it. Yes, means I went back twice this year. Here are some photos I picked, to show the reunion of friends, the purple-dressed-ji muis and pink ties'-heng tais and the happiness of the wedding couple.

Now, with World Cup in the season, there are a lot of sleepless nights and I am currently working casual at Papparoti Kogarah under Junda and his boys while pushing for my shop. I am starting my CPA soon.(HINT*PEK LYNN) At the same time, I have one big decision to make, that could combine my expertise into many areas. DECISIONS....

One question was always asked and I always do not have answer for it.
'Jenny, what would you like for birthday?'

My answer, as long as you remember my birthday, it's the best birthday present. Presents are just additional stuff to it. I feel having people to remember it, makes a whole lot difference. :) If you really want me to say it, haha..a simple cake with candles would make a good present. :) I remember my 21st birthday, I had 3 cakes. I've years that I didn't get to blow candles at all. That means, no wishes made. :(

more hints? if you know what I like, what I like to do.. shouldn't be too hard. haha..

till next week.. :)I'm going to watch Germany vs England soon. I don't know who to support. But if I'm loyal enough, England is the team. :)

Note to Success...

2010-03-23T00:39:00.004+11:00

I was watching Fame 2009 yesterday. I rented the DVD on Friday and there I was on Sunday evening watching it. Something caught me when the movie was close to the end. The entire part about success.

There is something success is not. It’s not fame, it’s not money or power. Success is waking up in the morning, so excited about what you have to do, you literally fly out the door. It’s getting to work with people you love. Success is connecting with the world and making people feel. It’s finding a way to bind together people, who have nothing in common but a dream. It’s falling asleep at night knowing you did the best job you could. Success is joy, and freedom and friendship. And success is love.
By Fame 2009.

This is the famous Fame song,sang by Naturi Naughton & Collins Pennie.Notice Kherington from SYTYCD US Season 4 there? :)

There is some other songs I like and particularly like this one by Asher Book, Try. This is the shorter version but gosh.. his voice. :)

Oops I forget to share these nice songs!! :)

2010-03-20T00:14:00.002+11:00

Yes, I've not updated my blog and only to realise I did not share this nice songs with everyone!! :)

Kina Grannis - Valentine
She came out with her album called 'Stairwells'. So go grab them!! :)

Then, next, Chinese song, 親人 by Della Ding, 丁噹. It is one of the song I heard from Autumn's Concerto / Next Stop, Happiness, 下一站，幸福. I could somehow relate myself to the song. :)

that's all for today.. :)

p/s: after BSB concert, updated news: I'm going SUPAFEST!! :) YAY!! :) before that, heading for a short trip for the Easter Weekend. :)

how i enjoyed my CNY at home.. :)

2010-03-10T18:47:00.003+11:00

As usual, I tried to go back home for CNY and this year I felt the trip gave me deeper aftermath. It was a short 3 weeks but I think I fully utilised my 3 weeks. First 2 weeks, since it's pre CNY and CNY period, it would be a usual family time and I'm glad I managed to spend a lot more time with them.

Every year I came back in a rush and left in a rush. This year, 3 weeks is too short, not too long. Which means when I thought I am feeling comfortable at home.. then I got to go back to Sydney. Usually I will look forward to go back to Sydney, to seek my freedom and easy free life. Maybe it's because when you grew up, you think more and what is better than being together with your family and helping around the family. Knowing that my dad and mum is getting old, I feel guilty for leaving them again. So, I already make my goals duration in hope that I would go back and help them up in their business.

After leaving home for almost 5 years, I know my parents miss us, me and bro. The house is so quiet and big for them and I'm glad my other relatives stay around the same neighbourhood. I miss my dear niece, Ying Ni, the naughty adorable one. I also miss my dear grandma, whom is always looking forward for me to bring back someone.

Thanks for all the friends for meeting up!! :) Following are some photos and there are more on my Facebook. :) Enjoy!!

For more photos:

Cheers!!

things are unpredictable!!

2010-01-23T16:29:00.002+11:00

It's been 23 days since the new year started and what can I say, the journey have not been easy for me.

I'm hoping to get good news and all but it's not really coming smoothly. When you kinda wish things would happen it would kind of disappoint you a bit but delaying the results. So, how to work things then things are getting stuck? Wish me the very best. I believe we are working hard for that something to happen!!!! So, may the good luck comes...

Ironically, when you do not expect things to happen, it just keep coming every round. What happen you may ask? HAHA! I attempted to play texas holdem poker with the guys last night. Usually, I enjoy watching them play and seeing them go pokerfaced with one another and last week, I did mention I would play if they are doing it this week again. I was thinking, why not donate some money and enjoy playing with them and see. So, they were playing a few rounds until I decided to join in with my housemate after playing wii. So, i started playing with $10 first. Then, lost it all in a few rounds. Then, I bought in another $10. Then things started to get a bit freaky. Every round I play, when I thought I no way close, I get good hands. Keep doing it for a lot of rounds. Until my friends left the game, came back in and all, they still did not change the wind of good hands. It's not that I play pokerface or what, I did try some rounds faking it, but still the last card came in just surprised me sometimes. Well, at the end, I won about $33 profit. Yes getting back the initial investment of $20 and also profit!! How freaky is it, I'll let Ming Yow tell you stories.. HAHA!! I just enjoyed seeing their face when my cards came out. Anyway, being a non gambler person, I used the profit for breakfast this morning since we played all night till morning. Yes, crazy!! :) So, when you don't hope for anything big, it just kinda come your way. Conclusion, the guys are not playing poker at our house anymore as they claimed there is jampi in the house that makes both me and joy win respectively. :)

Life is so unpredictable. So, how are we going to know whether things will work our way or not. It's the same with relationships too. Now, at 25.. and turning 26 in 7 months time, I'm feeling pressured. Though my parents did not really pressure me on it, but I know very well time is ticking. Many friends my age are either in a stable relationship or some even got married and had kids. Oh my. Mum even talked to a chinese medium and she concluded saying that I should take my time and don't rush in getting a guy, 26 years old still ok, it's the new generation. Even she knows I am looking. Haha. Well, since what she said, I kinda knew that the Mr Right is not around yet. I just hope I do not be so blind not to see him when he passed by. So, now, I'm doing the same like what I did for poker, do not expect anything.. as maybe it might or might not happen. :) Wish me luck!!

So, the conclusion of this post is with things being unpredictable, somethings will either happen or not, but if you believe in yourself and have faith and hope that something nice would happen, it might just happen when you least expected it to happen. :)

New Year, New Look, New Journey

2010-01-02T17:46:00.001+11:00

Welcome 2010!! Finally it's the new year and I spent the past few hours waiting for the fireworks and all. But I am so 'SMART' that I packed all the necessary gears and all for the camp of waiting for the fireworks and forgot my DLSR's SD memory card. So smart to start the year. :) So, whatever photos I post here today would be credits to friends. But I did a video shoot and it's not very good condition so, I'll leave that out until I edit it. :)

But I would highly credit Justin Oh, a friend of mine that did his fabulous video shoot and photo shoot. :)

Sydney Fireworks 2010 NYE from Justin Oh on Vimeo.

As for photos, thanks to audrey for some really nice shots.. :) I'll just put one up. The rest, check her facebook.. :)

Credit to Audrey Lian

So, there you go a night of fireworks and that is how Sydney welcomed it with a bang. Even mum told me she was going to rush to the phone to ask my aunt to watch it from Astro but she knocked her leg and ended up to watch the whole thing in pain. Aiks...

Basically, we started that morning doing crazier thing like taking shoots of the opera house on the first morning of 2010. We wanted to do the sunrise but because we woke up late and it was rather cloudy, it's hard to see the best sunrise. So, this is my shot of the day, first day of 2010. :)

We carried on going to Pancakes on the Rocks for breakfast and went back home to sleep after that as we are all sleep deprived. Then I managed to get up for lunch with Brian as he was in town visiting with Michael. The rest of the day was pretty simple, spending girl time with Audrey and finally brought her to MAMAK where she was so happy with her meal. :)

That's a nice first day of the year 2010. :) And yes.. I did a change to my blog... just thought to make it more personal.. i should love my smile more.. :) And that's how I'm going to start the journey.. :)

Last Day of the Year 2009

2009-12-31T05:56:00.001+11:00

It's just an hour after I did a whole December recap. And I'm supposed to wake up later to go Circular Quay AGAIN for NYE!! This would be my 3rd year watching the fireworks. To to think of it, it had been so long since I'm in Sydney.

So, tomorrow's a new year and to recap back I've done some decent achievements that I've set to do well and there are some.. unfinished ones that I will bring forward to the new year, making sure I fulfill in doing them in the year 2010.

The achievements to-do list that is successfully done:

Get my Permanent Resident Status - Yay!! Got it in June 2009.
Expanding Ivory & Co - Some sort, we had an extra partner and added the delivery services.
Do better in Netball :)
NCG 2009 - in July 2009 and was kind of happy with what I managed to achieved.
M-fest 2009 - I'm most impressed with myself and my team on this. Best ever M-fest reviews.. :)
Improve Photography skills - managed to learn many new skills, but there are more to learn.

So, now.. the new list:

Do another course, be it my passion or master or whatever.
Business Venture
Healthier Lifestyle
Music - Learning the Guitar
Be stronger mentally and more focus in life.
Mini Projects :)
Visit a country :)

That would be the base of all my targets of 2010. May I have a the courage and faith to make sure I reach my success this 2010. I can definitely defeat the the obstacles or so.

Bye 2009, it have been a great year!! Welcome 2010, it will be a greater year!! :) To end the year 2009, I dedicate this remix of Top 25 Songs of 2009 by DJ Earworm. Enjoy!! :)

the month of sunny december 2009

2009-12-31T04:31:00.011+11:00

I meant to blog more this month but still couldn't do it due to my busy social calendar. :)

Anyway, December 2009 is here.. and it's about to come to an end. I bet everyone of you out there would agree, this year passed by like lighting. I would still remember clearly what happened last Christmas party and all and now, it's the same month one year after.

So, just to update a little about what big things happened the past one month, here you go. The month started with a little project I set to make it happen for Ms Vanessa Lim, my dearest housemate. I realised I have not really celebrate her birthday with her since I knew her and with her having her homesick chat with me a week before the big day, I decided to make a little dedication video for her. Thanks to her dear family and friends from Malaysia and Sydney for making it all happen. If you all would like to check it out, watch the following clip:

Obviously, she's happy and surprised. I baked her chocolate cheesecake and it's super sinful!!

To add on to it, we had dinner at Pancakes on the Rocks. :)

After that, more food ventures coming, with Ms Angeline Lew's birthday. We head to I'm Angus Steakhouse and celebrated it with everyone in PURPLE. I just attempted to make the Magnolia Vanilla Cupcakes with simple piping and gummy sweets for her. Well, I bet her best presents besides us celebrating with her, something special finally happened. I will leave it for her to tell people herself. :)

Then, Diane and I organised a surprise for Ms Lynn Lum. Since her birthday had passed and she was not around in Sydney then, we thought would be good to organise something for her. We planned many things but well nothing really turned out as we wanted but finally we just went ahead with dinner plans at Maloney's. I baked her a triple chocolate cheesecake and glad that she loved it. Most importantly, what was supposed to be a MASA gathering, she was indeed surprised that it was meant for her. :)

Right after that day was the Jen-Joy-Jean Xmas Party 2009. It is an annual effort that I tried to maintain, having a christmas party every year and so this year is the 3rd year. With Vanessa joining the host list, we got more friends that we invited and all and my wish that the party did not end so decently early, came true. The night started being abit simple as everyone chatted and catch up with one another and all. Thanks to all who brought food and drinks, we ended up having lots of leftovers. By 11.30pm, many have left and head back home but those who are still at the party, started the dance floor and more drinking sessions continued. It was indeed one of the best night ever and one of the best house parties I've ever hosted. :)

With that, both my housemates left for holidays, leaving me alone for the entire holiday season. Well, I did have relatives around and they went venturing Sydney while I do other stuff. On Xmas Day, Dominic invited us over for Xmas lunch where he baked a big leg ham with veges with smoked salmon and buns.

After lunch, I head over to Junda's house party and to end up drinking shots for being late. I would admit I was abit high after those shots, but I kept myself under controlled. That night, Yien Von, Min Li, Michael and I went to Mamak for dinner. After that, the girls stayed over my place for Boxing Day the next day.

Boxing Day was crazy. This year, the crowd is far bigger than last year as we see people lining up all sorts of stores. Yien Von and I just stay close so that we don't lose each other at sight among the crazy crowd and I am glad I got 2 dresses from Myers for $100. My total damage is about $300 after buying stuff for family. :)

On 27th December, after my relatives left back to Melb, I organised a home dinner, calling a few people and have a nice dinner. Great company, great food. The night ended with watching movie and some of them end up sugarhigh, the house just filled with laughters.

Then, Dominic's birthday came and we went to Iron Chef Restaurant at Cabramatta. I was introduced to some of his other friends and was a great night. :)

(added on 7 Jan 09, credit to Clarrie for photos :) )

Then the next few days are all day trips!! Pek Lynn and Diane suggested going for some road trips but time wasn't on our side so we decided to go short trips to places. We went Palm Beach and Watsons Bay for the 2 days and so we enjoyed ourselves to cam-whoring and the laughters. :)

One post coming up before the new year.. :)

I finally experience it..

2009-11-17T23:40:00.003+11:00

Yes, I finally experience it.. What? Experience working in a very interesting environment. Yes, I'm working. :)

Some people when I told them I'm working, it's like the world ought to know what kind of job I land myself into. It is a casual job while I'm dealing with the business. So, all I do is actually making decorative stuff for christmas and install them at different places like hotels and pubs and all. It's pretty interesting even though it is uncertain hours and I actually got burnt using glue guns and all, but it's overall a good experience. I'm working for a company which does visual merchandising, decorating and all. What makes me enjoy the job is seeing all the hard work we put in, ended up in nice displays of the hotels and all. I also really salute Megan, the boss. She is very hands on person and I believe the reason she keeps getting called back for jobs from clients is because she make sure everything is perfect and stick to her principles. I definitely would be able to learn a lot from her, if I ever start up my wedding planner job. :)

Table Decorations We Made

Decorations at Marriott Hotel, Circular Quay

I don't dare to put too much out.. just a bit here and there. :) Later my boss saw. :)

Spring? or not Spring?

2009-11-10T17:19:00.003+11:00

Yes, it's actually Spring but the weather is like Summer already. Well, I still prefer cool breeze over hot sun. I wonder how's the summer would be like this year..

Anyway, what have I been doing? Busy with what I would say WORK for me, trying to get a store for our business.. yes you hear it.. well.. have been juggling it with opportunities come and go.. just wishing for the best one to come now... haizz.. who says starting a business is easy? Haha, was having this simple conversation with Bernard yesterday and he, on the other hand complaining who says working for people is easy? So, life is complicated. Things won't fall into place and land on our hands to grab it.. it is our hands that should reach out and grab it. So, I now hope i'm a spider or something that have alot of hands to reach out and get whatever comes along. HOPE FOR THE BEST!!

I think Spring is a nice season, as I realise it's the season for people to reunite or catch up. Recently, I had many chats with old friends and all, catching up and all on MSN and emails. And it makes me miss home. Again, it's like sitting on a fence situation, it's not that I don't like Sydney or don't like Malaysia for any reason but life in both places are going to be different. So, I'll leave for future to tell me which is most suitable.

At the same time, spring is supposed to be a season of love. As Sunny once said, every year after M-fest, someone tend to get hooked up. And yes someone did.. :) While just searching for new songs that are out.. I came across this following song and the lyrics really sound very true.. :) enjoy..

The Rose - Aoi Teshima

Some say love it is a river
that drowns the tender reed
Some say love it is a razor
that leaves your soul to bleed
Some say love it is a hunger
an endless aching need
I say love it is a flower
and you its only seed

It's a heart afraid of breaking
that never learns to dance
It's the dream afraid of waking
that never takes the chance
It's the one who won't be taken
who cannot seem to give
and the soul afraid of dying
that never learns to live

When the night has been too lonely
and the road has been too long
and you think that love is only
for the lucky and the strong
Just remember in the winter
far beneath the bitter snows
lies the seed that with the sun's love
in the spring becomes the rose.

..i'm breaking up with him after 5 years..

2009-10-27T14:17:00.001+11:00

Haha.. you all would be wondering who? ahhaha.. it's M-fest only la. If it's someone, I don't think I would even blog about it. Maybe I might, but it would sound so unlike a breakup. :)

Anyway, yes, finally done with M-fest, though is not really ended as I'm still saving my treasurer's ass.. tsk tsk but AGM is done and we have the new committee on the roll.. Making my ending speech is like I'm lost at words. I know what I wanted to say, but I couldn't put them into writing. And I cannot cracked it out on the spot as I know I might break down. :( Anyway, at least I'm done with it. When I surprised my committee with handmade cards, they gave me a surprise as well. In fact 2 surprise. One, a committee photo frame with their wishes. Two, thanks to Ananda as I actually mention I wanted the soft toy, which I have yet to name it until now.

Peekaboo.. :)

Thanks to Edi, Eric, Shwuch, Ananda, Sabrina, Mo and Ashwin. LOVE it!! Haha.. some of you must be wondering why I'm so hyper about it. Cuz it's adorable and I really like soft toy.. :)

Anyway, congrats to Eric, Sab, Stef, Logann, Xian, Wing, Vimal and Li Ying for becoming the next M-fest committee.. Good Luck.. :)..

A Good Ending.. :)

2009-10-14T23:43:00.002+11:00

Yes, a post to conclude my phase of life in the Malaysian Societies circle.. :) I'm not saying I won't appear anymore but just I have to move on la.. :)

So, last Friday was ADND 2009. Yes, I went for it as a mark of a good ending as I remember my first ADND was in Star Room too. So, yes.. it's at Star Room too and I was using my quote of the night, "I started here, I shall end here." :)

So yes.. I went as an oldies and was randomly asked to pull out lucky draws and conclusion, obviously I did not get lucky in the prizes. I was aiming on the camera since my compact camera died on me after 5 years.. FINALLY!! So, looking for one to replace it or so now. Hmm.. the Ixus IS95 was good one.. :(.

Anyway, I'm looking forward a great start and big changes after today. Had a little mind talk with myself and I still have some things not done for the year 2009. So, this last 2 months heading to the end of the 2009, I shall finish off what I started and what I aimed to do. I know with many boundaries.. I know I still can work things out. If I have to change myself for the better.. I WILL.. :)

Question of the day: Is it so hard to get something you want? The more you want it, the harder or lesser possibilities it will happen. I start to hate the dreams I dream already as I know those I remember, won't happen, even though it's very beautiful.. So, dream on.. i guess..

Must friendships create dramas?

2009-10-06T00:18:00.006+11:00

This is one of those times that I sound so emo as I write. But in actual fact, I'm just stating what is going on with life. There are many times I avoid writing about this on my blog as those who knows me well enough, would know by now what kind of person I really am. But this time I am ready to pour it, whoever reading, don't worry I am fine.. :)

Anyway, remember those times when we were really young that when we are angry with a friend, we would go, "I don't friend you!!" on one day and the next day we get back together and play again? I kinda wish friendship is still as simple as that. During that time, the things we fight about and angry about were tiny matters but it seems like world war. But we would end up forgeting it the next day, either we just forget about the anger or we still want to be friends.

As we grow, things start to change. Once something happen, whether it is a simple matter or complicated matter, it can just change 360 degree the next day and that is the end of it. Things are not as easy as we just forget whatever happened and be friends again. Must it be that way?

For me, friendships are made for a reason. Every single one you crossed path with, definitely have a reason as to why this person is here in your life and made a mark in the journey. I believe every single friends I've made, whether close ones or not so close ones, I know they made a difference in my life. It might be the slightest reason but it's still important. So, with that I know I will help whoever I know who needs help whenever needed.

As many would know I'm a social butterfly. Too sociable until I have too many friends. I didn't plan to be that way but to recall back, I was like that when I'm back in high school. I remember those times when during recess time, I am not always in the same gang of friends. I would be taking turns and mixing different groups. Even then, I did not have any problems with it. My friends still treat me well. I mixed well with both the studious ones and the naughty ones.

But as we grow, friendships can either make you stronger or break you. Once, I remember the times that people claimed that I ditched my old friends for my new friends I made. Those who know me well enough, would know that's not true. But it is just sad to know that those that thought the same, when you thought they are your true friends who understand the sociable person in me. Because of this kind of rumours and so, the friendship went cold and left a gap in between. After that, it took a long while to mend the gap and to end up knowing it wasn't true at all from the beginning, times that could be more enjoyable or memorable, were gone just like that.

The trust issue between friends is like couple trusting each other. These trust have to be build from the day you started the friendship and the longer you know a person, you would know whether is this person a true friend or not. For me, maybe my instinct is accurate and it had never failed me on that part. I analysed people around me much that sometimes if things goes wrong with them, I was able to pick up little details like that. At the same time, because I've seen all types of people throughout my journey, I experienced too much that I know I would not want to fall and land badly. Being 25, you guys out there may think I said as if I am so wise and know it all, but for me, it is good enough for me how to know the real person in someone.

In relation to trust, I would say I know who I truly trust and who I can look for, for a shoulder to cry on when things happen. Like a friend just now asked me, count and see how many friends you think you can tell everything to? Can you count in one hand? I know the exact number. To me, a true friend would be there and know it when you are in trouble or in need. He/She would listen to you and advise you and help you analyse things very unbiasly. He/She would respect you for who you are and be supportive of you all the way. And the most important part, a true friend will never try to change who you are.

Many had told me, "Jenny, you are too nice already." Am I really that nice? If so, why are there bad rumours about me around? Is being nice wrong? Is helping others wrong? If I am able to help, why shouldn't I help? Then more questions popped out questioning me more, "What are you getting yourself into? What are you getting out of this? What if you are being make used of? " If everything is about me and what return I will get, then why does friendship exist? If people want to make used of me, anyone can do it, even the closest friends. So, am I to not trust people around me and be so anti-social and end up a social outcast?

To me, my theory is this. If can I do it, I will do it. If I can help, I'll help. If I don't lose from doing it, why not. Conclusion, as long as what I do is not against what my heart tells me, not against the law and not against ethics, I don't see why I shouldn't do it.

So, my friends, why make trouble in friendships when adding one friend is better than adding one enemy. Fair enough if making friends will use up all your time and all but besides working or studying.. when you are abroad away from family, isn't friends good to accompany you and all. Yes, maybe one group of close knitted friends would be enough, but I don't see why not making more friends. Sometimes, even close ones might be busy to hang out, at least I won't complain and all. As long as I know who are my closest friends, then it's all good, right?

I didn't realise I typed so much. But generally, my friends who are reading this, do not assume i'm saying about you all or don't think I'm going against whatever you all said to me. It's just my general opinion about making friends. I know you guys that cared, want me to be aware of what's happening around me so that I am not being make used of my kindness.

But trust me, I know what's happening. I know the rumours that goes around, I know things that shouldn't be out there .. are out there, I know every single things that is happening. Then why am I not making big fuss of it? Cause I cannot control what people say. I cannot make them say good things about me. As long as I think I did not do anything wrong, I'm happy that I did whatever I did. If I am make used of my kindness, I believe in karma will happen to that person. If you want to believe what others say, go ahead and judge me. To those who say things about me, I just wish them all the best in their life with my heart. I just wish that whoever who want to be neutral or want to judge for yourself, listen to both side stories accurately and make sure no salt and sugar is added into the facts. I believe this is the right way to judge anything.

I was talking to one of my close friends last night and I told him this.. "When someone did something bad, people will talk about it and that person get judge badly. When someone did something good, people will still talk about it and can still be judge as bad. So, this is life."

Post M-fest 2009.. :)

2009-10-03T01:34:00.008+10:00

Yes, it's over. It's been 5 days since M-fest 2009 and though there are crisis arise after that event, I still think I'm proud of what we all have done.

M-fest 2009 Committee :)

I'll take this opportunity to thank my 7 other committee members, Edison, Eric, Ananda,Shwu Ching, Ashwin, Sabrina & Mo for all their hard work as we put up such a great show on 27 Sept 2009. Since I took up the role, I know I would have to step up to improve M-fest 2008's show and I think we managed to do it.

Obviously, there are some people who still can critic us about what can be done better and all, that I guess would have to be next year to improve on it. Most people who have been to previous M-fest, they would say we up the game and next year.. would be the new committee to see if they could beat the standard or come close.

What made our M-fest successful? A few things:

Though only 9 stalls compared to last years, but stallholders were happier with the crowd and there were varieties of food.
Entertainment, besides the varieties of different cultures dances and performance, we had special guests One Buck Short band, Reza Salleh, Rashdan Harith & Liyana Fizi that came all the way from Malaysia to join the big day.
New initiative of the cultural market but could be better.
The crowd was bigger even though the weather was very windy. Thanks to all who came.
Our hardworking and helpful volunteers and crews that helped us alot.
Weather was awesome except the wind but I couldn't ask for more than having a SUNNY day then a rainy day..

Thanks again to One Buck Short guys: Rahul, Izal, Imran and Mooky, Reza, Rashdan and Liyana for coming and performed such a great show. Mooky, I hope you are better now. I'm glad to have known you guys and keep in touch k.. will catch you all up during ur gigs in KL when I'm back. Thanks to Jaz for helping me in getting them here. I hope to be able to help more Malaysian Indie Artist to come over and spread the music of love from Malaysia.. :)

Thanks so much for all those who came and supported me especially my dear friends. Never to forget my parents who supported me all the way with checking out news in Malaysia and all. :)

Now, we have some crisis to attend to and hope everyone will still support us. To end this chapter would be to solve the prob and wish next commitee good luck!! :)

Yes!! Things are on the roll.. :)

2009-09-14T23:30:00.004+10:00

Well, some of my friends already know this but well I tried to keep as low as possible until it happens. So, check it out on M-fest 2009!! :) By then I will tell you what is it all about!!

Anyway, as most of you know, I took up M-fest 2009 as my last project. Yes, I will not be taking it up anymore as I need to move on. :) So, it's my last one month with M-fest.

I think I learned so much more from this time's M-fest. I guess I have expectations I guess. Anyway, when I thought things are going smooth.. then last week everyone went crazy.. Anyway everything seems to be solved now but still abit of crack here and there. However, I am grateful to have the committee I have. I have committed passionate people in the team who are willing to support one another. :)

All the best M-fest.. :)

I would take the opportunity to wish my Mum, Happy Birthday!! :) Don't worry so much.. we are fine!! :)

Busy Winter

2009-09-08T23:08:00.001+10:00

Yes, after my birthday.. NCG is here.. I'll just give a short dedication to it as I know I broke quite a bit of a record here. :)

So, I rented a car and did alot of shopping for the event with Vivien and when the day came, problems arise and everything is havoc. Anyway, the 3 days event managed to go pass well.. with the following records:

1) Having a sore bengkak neck shoulder part and yet played netball. (I only get this kind of things when I am super stressed, this is the 2nd time I got this kind of sore.)

2) I never slept more than accummulated 24 hours over the one week since NCG eve till WLDU night.

3) I drove the most during this period.

Overall, I am glad I did what I did. Though there were some ups and downs, I know I did my best. I got my final gold for NCG for netball. Obviously I am not going to play anymore NCGs i hope but well netball will always be my favourite sports.

Anyway, after NCG, With Love Down Under came and go just in one night. All went well, thanks to the committee and I just help out here and there. Angeline and I went and sell cupcakes too. We managed to break even and then we got balance cupcakes, we just gave out for free. :) We ended the night at Mamak. I think that was the best meal I had over the week. After that day, I KO-ed but obviously I cannot redeem my lost sleeping hours.

So, what else happened after that? Nothing much except participating in City to Surf this year, unprepared, untrained. Haha.. but well good trial I guess. I might do it again depending on stamina.

Next post.. my life is taking it's turn!! :)

The Quarter Century Mark - Birthday 2009... :)

2009-09-04T21:42:00.000+10:00

Yes... it's been 2 months plus and only now I decided to blog about my special day.. the 4th of July of the year 2009 when I turned 25. Nothing special planned except a simple drinking session. It took me a while to find a place to have it and thanks to Kinselas Hotel, I got a super good offer: free entries for my guests.

What is the best birthday present for me just before I hit 25, was Jay Chou's Concert in Sydney. One big tick of my wishlist to watch his concert since I always missed it in Malaysia. Thank you for making my day!! :)

So, we had a simple dinner at Red Chilli for Sichuan Steamboat and after that we just head to the bar. It's not a super drunken night but it's a nice drink session.

I would take this opportunity to say thank you to a few people. Thanks for the slide of cake from Joy, Von, Edwin & Edward that they hide it all the way throughout supper after Jay's concert. I just realise I didn't even blow a candle this year.. :) Thanks to Joy for organising dinner and those who came for the dinner. Thanks to all those who came to the birthday drinks.. really appreciated!!

There are more pics on Facebook!! :)

Then, this the long part, thank you for all the presents from far and near. :) Thanks to Mum and Dad for their wishes and necklace sent here all the way through Vanessa. Thanks to my cousin Joseph for Rebel Gift Card. Thanks to Chrys for Nicholas Teo's CD and all. Thanks to Michael, Jeremy, Angeline, Ashton & Mei Yen for Myers Gift Card. Thanks to Lynn & Edison for the Aromatherapy Voucher, which they know I need it very much after NCG.. :) Thanks to Li Ying & Shwu Ching for the Night Spray, useful for my sleepless nights. Thanks to the girlies - Vivien, Christine, Ee Wing, Stefanie & Xian for the nice wallet. These girls seems to know what I'm lacked.. :)

Overall.. THANK YOU SO MUCH.. :)

With Love Down Under.. things I do.. :)

2009-07-02T16:15:00.004+10:00

Yes, though I'm unemployed yet, I'm busy doing so many things until everyday my days are still quite packed. So.. i'm doing this for WLDU.. :)

I'm going to cut the crap and just go to www.withlovedownunder.wordpress.com and do a little charity and if you are free on the 11th July 2009, come by UNSW Science Theater to watch the show.. The highlight, Flop Poppy is here all the way from Malaysia. There will be a little battle of the bands here competing against Malaysians from different parts of Australia. There will be food stalls and some indie designers stall and all coming together to support this event. All the proceeds goes to Pertubuhan Penyayang Raudah, an orphanage home in Gombak. Look at their condition, your heart will frown. You would wonder why no one bother to help more to give these kids better environment. So, do your bit to help.

NCG is coming, I start to get sore neck and the only time I get it is when I overstressed. The last time I got it was my last semester of Uni. Netball, according to some of my friends, I improved in some parts and some parts need to brush up more. So, hopefully 2 more trainings is enough to help me do well. :)

Yes.. in less than 48 hours, i'm turning into a mid-twenties lady. :)

Elevator Love <3

2009-06-24T00:34:00.003+10:00

This few days have been fulfilling and thanks to viv for the company of shopping and chatting.. :)

Suddenly heard this song again, I know it's old but it's nice!!

Elevator Love

:)

The next few days should be busy.. :) see ya..

it's been a while..

2009-06-22T20:21:00.002+10:00

Yes, it's been a while since I blogged.. since April.. many things have been going on.. good and bad. Imagine in one day, everything can change.. what about 2 months? :)

The best thing that happen was on 1 June 2009.. I am officially a permanent resident of Australia. Took about 7 months plus to get it but it's good enough. To think that some of my friend waited for almost a year. So, with that, I've been job hunting but till now not that successful. Maybe i should go through some connections or agents. Hmm.. Instead of getting a job, I got a business proposal posted to me. I've been talking to relevant people and maybe need a lot more planning before it might work. Shall see how it is going.

Anyway.. NCG is coming. I've been going to gym often, netball on weekends and more as we approach NCG. With so many things happened, I still hope that we would do well and kick asses. :) Then got WLDU.. yes.. whoever in Sydney on the 11 July 2009.. please come and support the charity gig we are holding to raise funds for this charity home in Malaysia.. Visit www.withlovedownunder.wordpress.com. ATTENTION: whoever who want to open stall be it for food, drinks or indie designers products.. contact me: jennytwi@gmail.com.. :)

Then after that, only left to do is M-fest and the pre-fundraiser thing.. *hint* will be something interesting.. Even for M-fest itself.. I'm hoping for the best!! :) There are some major difference and I hope this can be it to make me proud of myself before letting it go. :)

Cupcake business haven't been that good. With financial crisis and all, there have been lesser orders. Thanks to Kak Long for her suggestion of promoting it out to non students or else I won't survive. Well, we would push it together with our 1 year anniversary celebration. Yes, Ivory & Co had survived for one year of service. :)

As I am writing this.. I am counting down the remaining days of being 24. I personally felt I never really achieved anything being 24. I've been doing a lot of thinking and realise whatever I think it's ok.. it's not ok. Whatever I think it's for the better, it turned worst. Mum had talk me into the whole thing the other night. The moment she told me what the guy told her about me, I stunned and teared. All these while I was hoping whatever I've done may be helpful, to show I care and always put everything before myself was the best, and whatever the guy said just make me felt dissappointed. It's not that I'm superstitious to believe but to think of it, maybe it could be true. Whatever it is, I decided to listen to mum to accept whatever comes in and be a little selfish to myself and think for myself.

So, from today, there is less than 2 weeks to my big 25. No matter how reluctant I am to want to reach the quarter century mark, I am turning 25. I believe many would think I'm still kinda playing around as I do not have a job, I'm still hanging around young people but deep down inside I believe no one knows me more than I do. Whatever happpens, happens.

P/s: I'm sorry if the last 2 paragraphs sounds bitter. It's no one's fault or whatever but it's merely self expression.

Time to sleep.. :) meeting my dearest big sis aka ex-housemate Van tomorrow.. :)

-jen-

2 months since I came back..

2009-04-06T15:58:00.004+10:00

Yes.. it's been 2 months since I came back and so what have I been doing??

Job hunting , cupcakes business, studying my Dip in ID ,netball and M-fest...

Job hunting is tough and without my PR status, it's even harder. I spammed so many resumes and cover letters out but no news came back good. It's either rejection or no news at all. Well, I will still continue to spam and hopefully there will be something good comes along soon.

Cupcake business... since March, we had a new partner into the business.. Michelle.. :) before she joined the team, there were some business in which is good sign.. then she joined us in time for our sale last Friday at a charity event. I think work would be a lot easier with the the new mixer we got.. it's like an awesome toy for us!! :)

As for studies, it's creativity time.. I'm drawing my maps soon.. scary.. but hopefully will finished the course in a months time or so..

As for netball, being my age, I must say NETBALL is one of the sports I love so much to want to play forever. Anyway, we were training hard since March and one month later at the sports carnival, we really were amazed with our performance. I really love you girls from the team.. We got 2nd for netball after so long been 3rd for the past years.. which is a good improvement. As for other sports, they did so well that we finally get the overall champion title. It's not the champion that we want but it's satisfaction after so many years trying to get it.. we finally got it.. Congrats to Edi and his comm for their great year.. I know we the so called ancestors are proud of u.. :) With that, even ending up with a busted ankle.. I'm happy!! Just had to rest and massage it, keep it warm and all.. :) It looks better today. .so hopefully in a few days, I can hit the gym and the netball court again.. :)

M-fest.. won't say much but I'm hoping for the best of it.. :P

Anyway.. I felt touched when I saw this video on Yasmin Ahmad's blog..I hope you all like it..

waiting for the pics.. and will update next time.. :)

CNY Recap.. 10 days in Msia..

2009-02-17T04:27:00.006+11:00

This is a very late post.. Sorry.. only managed to edit now..

Yes, I'm back in Sydney. The departure from Malaysia was very emotional. Mum had tears and talked to me in the car on the way to the airport. It is always the hardest moment when I was about to walk into the immigration counter and when I looked back at my parents, I had to hold on my tears and walk in. Then, my tears fall after that.

Mum is known for being tough on the outside and soft in the inside. I guess I got the similar traits from her. I admit I may look tough, like most people think and I thanked you all for looking up at me that way. But, in actual fact, I fall down like anyone else. Just that it's often not at the surface. You won't get to see it. :)

So, the whole CNY period was precious to me. To tell the truth, I really enjoyed my trip back and no regrets even I have to wait a bit longer for PR application. Reunion lunch was great, with food that can feed 30-40, we only had 12 of us there to eat. On the first day of CNY, it was the most relaxed day for Mum as compared to the balance 364 days of the year. :) Anyway, we had another great dinner and I finally got to see my cousin bro's daughter, my niece. Another great news, my cousin sister is expecting!! We celebrated my cousin's birthday that night too. The night ended in my grandma's house when all fathers had their chats being brothers, all mothers have their female chats, all the guys grandchildren all had their talkings too except me and grandma. Well, in case you all do not know, I'm the only granddaughter to my grandma. So, I ended up talking to her a bit but we have been having our talks over the past one week plus, all the topics are covered.. :)

Anyway, second day, is the noisy happening day where we all head back to my mum's hometown in Raub and everyone else would be back. So, naturally the house is noisy with CNY vibe. With my nephew and nieces around, the house was about to fall apart. My cousins and I were wondering why were we not that noisy last time when we were youn? haha.. then as usual at dinner table, all cousins sat at one table with cousins jokes and laughter, we enjoyed the company and all. At night, mum and my aunties were playing gin rummy and I finally understood the game. The 3rd day of CNY, everyone woke up going into the 21 card games as they were all looking forward. I did not really play cause my luck is not always there. So, I ended up joining the aunties chat and sort of babysit my nieces. I love my youngest niece as she gets excited over things and is very happy with everything. That night we head back to KL.

On the 4th day of CNY, there were nothing much throughout the day until my Grand-aunt came to visit with two of my mum's cousins and families. Then dinner at night again. After dinner, I headed to PJ to meet up with Manfred, June, Julian, Jolyn and some others just to meet up. I'm glad I went as after that I didn't get to meet them up. On the 5th day of CNY, met up with June, Kim Teck, Chin and Brandon to go Klang for bak kut teh and head to Yien Von's place to visit. At least I got to meet up Edwin and Yien Von before they leave back to Sydney. Then they came to my house and I had to break off from the visiting trips to go Grandma's house for dinner.

Carry on 6th day, I was just preparing for the next day's gathering and had dinner at a vegetarian restaurant nearby. At the same time, I discovered more about my aunt's accident which was quite serious. So, came the 7th day, as usual we went Grandma's place and then head back home to continue get busy for my gathering. Thanks to dad, mum, all my aunties who helped me cooked and cousins for helping me around. Thanks to my friends who came that night especially the Msia gang, it was another farewell for me. And to those from Sydney, thanks for coming though many got lost, sorry for the trouble.

On the 8th day, I did my blood test and I met up with another friend of mine in 1 Utama for lunch. We had movie and gosh, I love watching movies in Msia, it's cheap and so worthy.:) I did some last minute shopping too. Then at night we went to grandma's house for prayers.

On the 9th day of CNY, I had more last minute shopping before heading home and had a great family dinner at Jogoya, Japanese buffet. It was when we had a good family photo. It's been awhile. I like it so much that I immediately developed them the next day. Well, it was my last day and I have a flight to catch at night. I did my last minute baking for mum's event. I hope it was enough. I had my favourite mee hoom by my aunt at night before heading to the airport.

It was hard to say goodbye to my room and house. It was harder to say goodbye to my nieces and aunt and uncle. Even the maid came rushing to say goodbye to me. My brother who normally is busy going out with friends were home and followed my parents to the airport to send me off. And the hardest was to call my grandma to say flying off and to say goodbye to my parents. I really do not know where else I could find so much love apart from home. Again the question, why I always leave home when I love it so much? I keep telling myself for future sake.. I have to be patient. So, there you go, the 10 days of family love in Msia.. Miss you all back home!!

for photos of my trip back to CNY, my facebook!!

This Week @ Home

2009-01-22T03:47:00.004+11:00

I thought coming back for 3 weeks might be just simple and doing CNY chores before CNY until what happened on Sunday midnight. My mum told me the next morning that I had to go to my grandma's house to take care of her as she fell down last night and lost lots of blood. When I reached there, my heart was aching. I never know how to express my care through my face, but my heart is really crying literally. An old lady of her age, I am actually scared she might leave me anytime soon and she is the only grandma I had left. She was the one that took care of me when I was young till I was about 6 years old. But I was glad that the doctor said she's ok. Well, i guess through her conversation, I can pretty much gather that she is really ok cause she ask me the common question of my lovelife and all. HAHA!!

Anyway, after that day, I headed back home and halfway home, I realised I forgot my clutch and all my IDs are in there. So, I rushed back to her house to collect it. Just as I was leaving the house heading to my car's driver seat door, a motor passed by and I felt a touch on my side and immediately i realised they were heading for my clutch on my other hand. Lucky enough for me, the clutch was on my other hand and they can't reach it. But what is even worst is that.. they passed my back slowly and still stare at me as if I DO NOT RECOGNISED them enough. If my instinct was faster, I would have gave them a kick to the back and their motor will fall. Or if my car was on the same direction, I would have drove and chase them. But I didn't do all those. I just jumped up the car and lock the doors. CONCLUSION: it's super dangerous anywhere we go.. those bloody snatch thieves are getting more daring..

Enough of bad news, then I felt alot of love when my dear ex housemate arrange a gathering dinner for me and most of them can make it. Thanks van and of cuz everyone else who is coming tomorrow night. I believe it's going to be a good night. :)

This song, I fell in love with this week.. from Fish Leong and I am so gonna buy her new album limited edition I hope cuz it looks like a tiffany box.. :)

This next song, is theme song for the Wedding Game movie.. I like it too!!

yes i know it's abit too lovey dovey.. but hey.. valentines is coming.. and I'm lack of love anyway.. so i love myself more lor :)

till next week.. maybe.. ahha.. i'm baking again in msia.. and cny will be busy...

oh ya pek lynn, i've made a small decision just now and if u see this, only I tell u la.. :)

Chinese New Year is around the corner.... YAY!!

2009-01-18T15:07:00.002+11:00

To my dear family & friends,

I would like to wish everyone HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!! It's another week to the big day.. I'm glad I'm back in Malaysia to celebrate with my family. With that I dedicated this song to you all. Thanks for being my family for being supportive of whatever I do. Thanks my friends for being there for me when I need help. THANK YOU!!

Enjoy!!

Since the new year started...

2009-01-15T03:51:00.002+11:00

Since the new year started, I have not sit still at home and have time for myself to think about anything. From outings to birthdays to gatherings, everyday seems to be busy until when I decided to go back to Malaysia, I am still so busy. Yes, I'm back in the comfort of my King sized bed, in a room that now I would say I spent close to 1 year worth accummulated over the past 4 years.

The room is still empty as since I'm not back for good, no point having all the other furniture except a bed or fittings yet. I told myself that I would decorate it well when I decide to come back for good or maybe at least knowing I will spend more time in this room. Among the rooms in my house, my room is still the empty one as compare to the room I spend more time in, back in Sydney, this room is super empty.

Anyway, having landed from OZ-land to Malaysia, I did goods things. I borrowed an Australian couple and an old Chinese couple my phone to call whoever they want to. Given in the past, I wouldn't give a damn. :) Then when I got home, after bathing and having a good home cooked food, I helped my mum cleaned the store. I knew my mum needs me, I will never say NO to helping her.

1 January 2009

2009-01-01T23:34:00.001+11:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone!!

Before the end of today, I just thought I should jot down the details of how I spent my first day of 2009.

As you all know from my last 2008 post, I was at Sydney Opera House watching fireworks again. Initially we all thought we would not get such a good view as they were at the full capacity at 5-ish pm and we couldn't get into the better viewing area. So, we were camping near the entrance of the parking lot at Macquarie St. However, I think it was luck on our side that we managed to find our way through and got a good spot inside the area. I was glad I was with a big group of friends this year. Though the fireworks weren't as good as last year's but the company was great. We wished and hugged each other in the celebration of the brand new year after the 12 minute fireworks showcase. Then we walked back to my place along GEORGE ST. Yes.. GEORGE ST. It's not my first time walking on George St on the vehicle lanes but it still feels good.

We were just chilling around my place until everyone head home leaving only Ananda and Pek Lynn. Then, we watched 'A Walk to Remember' and then Edison and Kent came back with a bottle of wine, and we ended up watching 'Saw 3' too. I knew I'm not into those bloody movies.. Argh.. Anyway, it's an experience and we ended up sleeping at 5 ish am.

We woke up at about 11 something and head to Marigold to have the first brunch of the year. I managed to call dad to wish him too. After that, everyone headed home. I went back, thinking I could catch a nap but ended up chatting online with a few people, wishing everyone I know. I uploaded the photos up on facebook too. By the time I really wanted to nap, I just managed to catch a power nap of 10 minutes before heading out with Joy to Hornsby. Her aunties invited her to go up for a gathering and she invited me and Min Li to join her.

So, we went and the night was good. We got good food and good company. It definitely make me miss home even more as it looks like my house's normal sunday family gatherings too.

There you go, I hope everyday in the next one year would be as good.

I have many new year resolutions:
1) Get a Job
2) Complete my Diploma of Interior Design
3) Get my PR
4) Healthier Lifestyle
5) Successful NCG and M-fest 2009
6) Ivory & Co Expansion

These are the general ones for myself. There are definitely others that are more personal and just hope and wish that good things will happen to me. :) See ya!!

The day before 2009...

2008-12-31T02:38:00.003+11:00

It's 2.39am now on the day, 31st December 2008. It marks the last day of the year as I take a moment and ponder back, what did I done well and what did I not do well.

There are things I managed to achieve well and I'm proud of another great year. There are still things I haven't managed to achieve and I really hope 2009 is the year that would be a big year for me. The year I must finally grow as I move towards the 25 years old. I know my route will not be easy and I know I will have to fight myself towards it. Thanks to Dwayne, a friend I know recently for the palm reading predictions. I know how I can change my life, hopefully my lines will change for the better. :)

Tonight I'm watching the fireworks again.. it would be good I hope..

Till then.. Bye 2008, thank you for whatever happen and Welcome 2009, hope everything would be better..

signout for the last time in year 2008..
jenny tan wei inn

When Nov just went.. and 20 days to the end of 2008...

2008-12-12T02:13:00.001+11:00

Time passes like crazy. I realised I didn't had time to update my dear blog. So, what have I done? I was busy getting my documents ready for PR application the first half of the month and currently on Bridging Visa.. and here I am out of studies.. but because of the financial & economic crisis, I am jobless and unemployed.. as I am desperate for one.

Well, since the times are bad and I'm just totally unlucky to be in this situation, I had to continue my life. Instead of wasting it, after much consideration and talks with dad, I am studying yet again. This time is another diploma course but totally out of the business field.. I'm venturing into my initial passion for design, INTERIOR DESIGN.

In case some of you do not know, I was very much interested in Interior Design as I know how many years and how tough it is if I were to choose Architecture. So, 2nd option from design line, Interior Design which is closer to what dad's business is and pretty much, I love decorating houses. And so, some of you may ask why did Jenny Tan ended up getting a Business Degree instead? And of all thing, ACCOUNTING??? Haha :P.. Accounting was my 3rd option of studies then, when mum talked me into it saying that Interior Design won't get me far in Malaysia unless I make a name for myself.

Well, after a few years, she actually take her words back when the interior designer who help decorate my house in Malaysia is actually earning big bucks from my mum. Haha.. But luckily mum did not let her do my room which I insisted I will decorate myself when I go back Malaysia FOR GOOD. So, there you go, I ended doing Accounting.. :) No regrets on that, doing accounting allows me to know how to count better and I would agree with mum's saying, 'A marketeer cannot be an accounting but an accountant can be a marketeer.' In conclusion, I finally got my blessing of doing Diploma of Professional Interior Design. So, I'm starting next week for 12 weeks, and HOPEFULLY end up successful in it. Mum was telling me, she got a prediction that I am not working whatever I did in my bachelors.. haha.. so yea.. I just might not be an Accountant.. NO ONE KNOWS..

What else I have been doing throughout Nov till now? I invested in a DSLR Nikon D60 that got me pretty broke after that but it's all worth it.

Since it was Vivianne's last few weeks in Sydney, we took opportunity to go places we didn't go before to snap photos and all. For once, I managed to take the sunrise at Millers Point.. which was my wish for birthday this year. So, I am attempting to continue taking good pics..however I know i need to invest on better lenses and tripod and all..and here you go, my best pic of the day.. it's all worth it!!

In case some of you do not know, I am still involved in the Malaysian Students Associations.. I am part of the National Conference & Games 2009 committee. HAHA.. though my age number is rising, I realised I never get tired of all this but I know 2009 is going to be my finale year. I really want to organised the NCG since this is my only chance, having it host in Sydney next year.

What else? I learned bits and pieces on how to play guitar but definitely not easy for me picking it up now. Thanks to Julian as he left it at my place and I just picked up a chord little book and pluck my way through. But, I know my wrist is pretty not used to it. I just love this black guitar..

I guess I'm still very much comfortable with my piano which is one of my wishlists that I really hope to buy. I just want a digital stage piano. I'm saving up for it!!!! WISH ME LUCK!!

Shwu Ching just borrowed me her violin to try. I remembered I played once very very long time ago but I know I forgot how to play already. Thanks Shwu Ching for borrowing me. I was bidding for an electric violin before but thank goodness I have not bought one. Anyhow, this is something I hope I can learn then buy.. :)

I guess I have to thanked mum for forcing me to play piano until Grade 8, or else I guess I would regret it terribly. :) My house will turn into a jam studio soon.. haha.. I just bought a Ukelele for fun from Allen Music for $25!!

Well, I guess that's about it for this round, as I get busy cleaning up and preparing for the Christmas party next week.. see ya..

When October came and gone.. the ramblings of life crisis..

2008-11-03T21:17:00.006+11:00

The month October came and gone just like that. I was back from Malaysia in the first week of Oct. That week since I got back, there are so many going on.. MASA AGM and ADND all within that week. Though I'm long gone in MASA, I'm glad I'm still intact with the gang. I would like to send my congrats to Junda and his team for the great year after mine. When I saw him gave his emotional last MASA speech, I know it was very hard for him. I personally experienced it one year ago.

At ADND this year, congrats to Aishah and committee, they pulled it through the night very well. i enjoyed it very da-much.. :) I like the committee dance part especially Cupid Shuffle and also the special performance by Alarice. I bought her CD and have since keep it on a repeat mode. :)
This collage summarised my ADND experience this year.. :P For more pics and videos, go to facebook!!

A week later it's another event by the MASA gang, first time on charity dinner event call Love.Care.Support Charity Dinner in conjunction of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We performed the chinese fan dance again but well I guess the lack of practice kinda make it abit messy and mistakes here and there. There are some really INTERESTING performances too.. like Tania, June & Julian Duo, Yamud & Nik Amif Duo and even Edison's flag dance. Alarice performed again for us. For Pics and videos.. go to my facebook.. :)

Then after that, all the thinking I had to do on whether to do M-fest again started and on 26 Oct 2008, I took up the position of CEP for M-fest 2009. Thanks to all the ex-ceps, ex-comrades and seniors and not to forget people who believe in me. THANK YOU so much for giving me the support and believe that I can do it. I am happy with the committee and hopefully together we can make M-fest 2009 a success. I mentioned in my speech, this is my last year and so I really want to make it more memorable as ever.

And now, i'm on my drive of doing M-fest and looking for a job while waiting for my PR application.. Family is suggesting that I could study more if I want since the economic crisis kicked in and the possibility of getting a job now is harder. I'm back on gym routine after a long break.. really had to pump up my stamina like crazy..

Life is filled with so many thinkings to do.. and yet, I still feel there is something missing in life for me... can someone tell me what is that??

A Short Trip Home..Sept 08

2008-11-03T17:35:00.018+11:00

Yes, this is very late to blog on the trip i had about a month back but I reckoned it is one of the best short trip home. I decided very last minute to go home and do my IELTS test back home for PR purpose and well.. it is a very short trip back indeed. 2 weeks only.

This time around, I tried taking AirAsia X back from Gold Coast to KL. It's ok for the price, a lot cheaper than MAS. I didn't get to use the MAS tic I won at M-fest as it is their peak period.

MALAYSIA smells the same.. :) Anyway, I did a couple of documents signed for police clearance for Malaysia and all... even got to go to one of the ahli parliment's office for signature, thanks to him for supporting me for my PR application for Australia. :) Anyway, I landed on Monday early morning at 4-5am at LCCT and that is when i feel.. Next day took a trip to Putrajaya to deal with the application and all at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

That day, I managed to go and visit my aunty for a while and saw my baby niece for the 1st time since she was born early in this year while I'm in Sydney. At the same time, got bullied by the other 2 nieces.. naughty ones but adorable still.

My baby niece, Ying Ni and the two elder ones, Ying Wei and Ying Wen.

I managed to go and visit my grandma too that afternoon as my dad had to pick her up for medical appointment. No pics of my grandma cause she doesn't like to take pics. :) Most importantly, I LOVE DRIVING back home.. :)

minus the jam... me driving mum's RAV 4 when dad's car is in front..

That night, I managed to meet up with the girls, Wei Teing, Moon Sin and Marina for dinner at The Champs in Centrepoint for Moon Sin's birthday. It was good to catch up with them after so long. All the talks on friends and latest news on work and all. We had Baskin Robbins ice cream too when Calvin joined us. Great night indeed.

one candid shot of us laughing.. which i love it.. and one properly pose one...thanks calvin..:)

Over the week, I did cupcake survey back home, visiting some of the cupcake shops around like the famous Cupcake Chic at The Curve. I bought 1/2 a dozen for RM25. I only tried it just before I left back for Sydney.

I tried one at the Marmalade in Bangsar too, simple ones for RM5 each.

Overall, I made a conclusion that most commercial cupcake businesses in Malaysia are very standard in design and flavours. I would say Cupcake on Pitt impressed me more if compare to them. But well, it's still new trend in Malaysia, hopefully it would be better when I go back next.

I did my IELTS exam throughout that week and even bumped into Vicky, a friend I knew from Joy and Min Li, at the exam hall. Damn, I noticed many people were taking that exam for migration. Over the week, since I was home most of the time, I either cook or go out to Kota Kemuning town to buy some of the great food to try like Ah Hua's Char Kuey Teow that both me and Junda agree is the best in town. There is a couple of new food shops up too like Pun Chun Noodle House and a couple of Modern Kopitiam around.

That weekend, Mum told me that I am to do 3 sets of Birthday Cupcakes for my Aunty SK Wong, Cousin Esther and Cousin Weng Sum as she is arranging for a family gathering over that Saturday. So, I went to my favourite bakery supplies shops in Taman Megah and buy necessary stuff to do it. I'm glad that they were happy with it as I didn't have all my utensils back home to do what I normally do in Sydney with Angeline. The flavours I did were Choc Devil, Strawberry, Vanilla Tim Tam Crush and Orange-Berry. The kids love the mini ones. I somehow think I would be able to make it look better if I had my piping tools with me. But oh well, at least Mum was impressed cause this is the first time I did for the family, knowing that I am doing a business of it in Sydney.

On Sunday, we continue celebrating at Klang's famous seafood restaurant, Coconut Flower for some great seafood and crabs. Yummy!!

All the scenes of the birthday celebration dinner at Klang

On Monday, Cousin Wei Ting and I made a trip out meeting my old childhood friend, Choy Kim for banana leave rice dinner at Bangsar's Nirvana. Later that night, I went to meet up Jolyn, June, Kim Teck and Tneh for drinks at Hartamas. It's nice to meet Jolyn again after so long. :)

Bananaleave Rice, me with Kim and Ting with Kim

The next day, I organised a meet up at SS2, Wai Sek Kai to meet up all old mates from uni. Thanks to Wei Teing, Moon Sin, Marina, Vanessa, Khar Yan, Puei Yan, See Yi, Evelyn, Chng Toh, Wei Wern, Wai Yuen and Calvin for coming. I guess it's been a while since they last meet up too so that night we chit chat so much that we had to end up in SS2 Mc D.

On Wednesday and Thursday was Raya and so, I decided to just keep that 2 days free for my family and so those days were pretty laid back. Either we go to my mum's shop to help out or just go around. I did some shopping to bring back to Sydney too.

On Friday, I reckon that is the only time I could meet anymore people and so, I called up Alia and Khad to meet up for lunch and was glad that they were free too. So, we ended up in Bangsar's Delicious. I had heard so much about that restaurant's food and so was glad to get a chance to try. Good chat time with the girls and all.

We basically update each other about both side of the world.. hehe:) That night, I met up with Syreen, Hanis, Louise and Jolyn. It was good to catch up with all of them too. Thanks for the time, girls. I just realised I met with most of my girl friends in one day. :) I even met a senior from high school and TBS that was also Louise's friend too. The world is small...:)

me with Jo, Lou and Syreen..

On Saturday and Sunday, basically family day, finalising my stuff heading back to Sydney on Monday. On Sunday, my father side relative organised a simple lunch at my grandma's house, knowing that I'm leaving soon. I had my favourite hokkien style glutinous rice with curry chicken. Knowing that most of them are diabetic background, I tried making diabetic cupcakes that tasted like scones but still good. That's the problem baking with sweetener instead of sugar.

my grandma and the ladies in the kitchen..

That night, my Uncle Yap Ah Loy spent me dinner at a restaurant near my house. OMG, I freaking love the salted fish with pork and spare ribs and all.. it's so good.

Mum with Ying Ni, the food...missing it!!

Cousin Wei Ting(Sally), me and Cousin Hong Yan(Joanna)

On my last day, my aunt purposely cooked me a nice homecook dinner before I head back to Sydney. I feel so reluctant to leave but I had to. I hope the next time I go back, I would be able to either stay longer or for good.. who knows.

me with dad, mum at the airport (I know she might tear if I with her), me with aunt and my baby niece..
So, I head back to Gold Coast from KL via Air Asia X and since there is no flight from Gold Coast back to Sydney, I had to catch a train all the way to Brisbane city and head back to Sydney instead.

mag.pizza.water @ brissie airport

It was a good trip back.. but I know I miss many things back home. By just coming back to my Sydney house, I looked at my room, I know I miss my room back home even more too.

That's all now, next post.. won't be emo I hope.. :) I MISS YOU ALL BACK HOME.. dad, mum and everyone else.

A Small Dedication to M-Fest 2008

2008-09-24T12:07:00.005+10:00

I know this is 3 weeks late after M-Fest 2008 was held on 31 August 2008. But better late than never and I feel really happy to be part of the team of organising it again. This is my 4th time involving myself in M-Fest and as secretary, though my minutes don't come in prompty as we draw nearer to the day, I still managed to do my duties well in other matters. Thanks to Zek & Sunny who encouraged me to run another year of this big event organisation.

Having lesser responsibilities as the years before, I feel I contributed more time into M-Fest this time around. I'm glad I was able to use all my previous 3 years of experiences to give it back all at once in this M-Fest. Most importantly, the team of people I worked with is one of those that are young and willing to work and I guess we are all happy with the outcome of all our hard work. Thanks to Zek, Amanda, Sheera, Afir, Salina, Joana & Josh.. I am glad to be able to work with you all and get to know you all a lot better... especially Abang Afir that is so shy, tak cakap banyak until now, we all talk just about anything :).

Photos are all over facebook, thanks to our media crew.. you guys did very well.. :)

But this photo is one of those we love the most!! :P

M-Fest 2008 Committee with Dr Nasir

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MUMMY!!

2008-09-14T03:01:00.004+10:00

Dearest Mummy,

I would like to dedicate a post to you on your special day.. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! I didn't mean to make you feel sad for not having us with you this year with that video but whatever I convey in there is really what I felt. Like I said, I'm sorry that I may not be the best daughter that is perfect to your eyes, never the smart one or pretty one. But I hope one day I would turn into what is acceptable and hope that when that day come, you actually will smile and happy. I mentioned in the video that I am very much like you.. not willing to say I really really love you mum.. with my own mouth in front of you.

I believe you always thinks that I enjoyed Sydney so much that I do not miss home because of the freedom but now, I am ready to reveal the truth, I actually miss having you around me. Though all the times when you are around me, you nags and all which often annoys me but I do know it's for my own good. Every time having either me leaving KL for Sydney or you leaving Sydney back home after visiting me, I often tried to hide my tears, not wanting you to worry and know I would miss you but in actual fact I do. I actually enjoy those mother and daughter talks when we talk about bro and dad and how the company is doing and all when we have those long distance calls. I truly hope we could have more of those talk face to face.

Overall, I really hope you would start to put down the burden of worrying for everyone of us (though I know it's hard for you being a wife and a mother) but the more you worry, the more you tired yourself, the more you think too much and less rest you will have. So, for once, listen to me and that way, you could see the world been less stressful and all.

I hope last night's celebration was good, having me and bro chipped in a bit. I do hope you enjoyed your rest of your birthday today and do enjoy everyday happily. Do some honeymooning with dad.. since we are away.. once again.. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MUMMY...

Malam Gema Merdeka - 23 August 2008

2008-09-02T23:37:00.006+10:00

Since the beginning of August, I had been busy practising the Chinese dance that I agreed to choreograph since last year. This same dance will also be featuring at M-fest 2008 after talking to Nik Arif about it. Thanks Nik Arif!! :P

Anyway, it was a tough one this time as I had 12 girls with me and it is tough to practise together when we all are free at different times to practices. But at the end of it, I am glad we made it through. Though it is not perfect, I guess we did our best.

The girls..

Before the show, everyone at the briefing..GO MGM!!

The Chinese dancers at their ending pose..

Thanks Angeline, Michelle, Chin Yee, May Hsien, Vivien, Christine, Stefanie, Phui Kuan, Ru Jih, Wan Mit & Sheau Kang for your participation this year in the dance.. :P

Congratulations to all the crew of MGM. All the hard work is all worth it when the audience love it!!

My 24th Birthday Post after 2 months.. :P

2008-09-02T22:40:00.008+10:00

I know it's super late but I really was very busy to even post anything. So, here you go, how did I celebrate being 24?

Firstly, as the clock approached 12 midnight, I was in the bus of the whole NSW NCG contingent, on our way home to King's College. Then everyone suddenly realised it's my birthday and the whole bus sang HAPPY BIRTHDAY to me. Thank you everyone. I gotten my present from winning the gold medals.. :P That night we went back and changed and just went to some bar and have some drink but I was darn tired to enjoy to the max.

The next day, some of us headed to Gold Coast. Dom and I joined Chrys and gang at their accommodation. That night we had dinner at some Italian restaurant and first surprise came with a cake from the restaurant. Thanks guys.

Me with the cake - Tiramisu

The cake!!

me with Angeline & Ashton

Me with Dom

Me with Shaun & Chrys

Then when we went back to our apartment, Chrys surprise me with another cake.. a mint choc chip cake from Cold Rock!!

Me with the Star Cake

Me with Chrys + Cake

Me with Dom + Cake

Thank you so much!! :P

Of course, celebration do not end there. Bernard and I decided to have a drinking night and last minute we had it at Coolabar which I ended up in the toilet for 1 hour plus. Too many photos to share.. I believed most of you have seen them on Facebook.. :P Thanks to all who came though.

Well, still I didn't end my birthday celebration without a dinner with some of my best mates. So, a joint birthday dinner with June at Sheraton on the Park was a good one to end the celebration. We purposely organised a buffet style dinner so that we pay good and still get more food than usual fine dining. Thanks Joy, Min Li, Dom, Man, Vonne and Edwin for coming..

Me & June with our cake..

Both of us blowing our candles..

Our cake.. Thanks guys..

We share the white choc which both our names are on it!! :P

I gave this to all of them as a little gift during the dinner.. :P

There you go.. how I celebrated my birthday.. :P

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRO!!

2008-08-01T01:59:00.001+10:00

After dad's birthday, my bro's birthday comes right after a week plus on the 1st August 2008. I think he might not even check my blog but will just make a simple dedication to him..

Thanks for being such a smart bro that make everyone in the family feel proud.. you basically cover your not-so-smart sister.. haha.. I am really glad that you are one brother that I do not have to worry so much. HAPPY BIRTHDAY PANDA BRO - your present will reach soon.. :P

Surprise for Dad's Birthday!!

2008-07-30T00:37:00.001+10:00

Well, I did a dedication for my dear daddy.. and I believe he really enjoyed a week long worth of birthday celebration.. He had a birthday dinner with office staffs and his cycling mates and knowing that mum might gather the family relatives together over the weekend, I secretly made arrangements with my cousin, Wei Ting and also Juliana, a junior from high school who helped her mum set up Cake Crumb, a home business of making cakes and cupcakes. So, I ordered 54 cupcakes since Dad turned 54, with HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY - C.L. TAN with some horse stamps as Dad's chinese zodiac is horse.

This is the cupcakes I ordered for DADDY!!

Mum lighting the cupcakes.. with my little niece..Wen Ni

Dad having his share of cupcakes .. :P

From the pics, I guess they really enjoyed it. The only thing is, I AM NOT THERE.. and if I was there, I would bake them myself. :) Thanks my cousin for helping me with collecting the cupcakes and all. I owe her big time.. THANK YOU!!

Now, a little peek at my youngest niece.. Ying Ni.. cute kan??

I MISS HOME... :(

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY!!!

2008-07-22T22:59:00.000+10:00

Knowing my dad would read my blog occasionally... I would like to take this opportunity to wish him ....

A simple dedication using my currently still new sugar crafting skills..done with my bare hands.. I'm sorry i couldn't do cupcakes for you.. as if i do.. it would rot by the time it got back to Malaysia.. but this is the least I could so.. \

Daddy,
I know I may not be the best daughter in the world.. but I'm very glad that you are my father.
Thanks for standing by my side whenever I needed advice and guidances and also supported my decisions in whatever I do. I'm sorry that at times I make you disappointed with me. But thanks for not giving up on me. I will definitely do my best to achieve something that make you proud.

The last photo I took with my daddy this year.. back in February.. I will definitely capture more special moments with him next time I meet him or when I go back home...

ENJOY!!

from your daughter all the way in Sydney...
and on behalf of your son in Melbourne..

Special Dedication to Team NSW of NCG 2008

2008-07-09T18:51:00.007+10:00

I would like to post a special dedication to TEAM NSW that went to Brisbane, Queensland for NCG 2008. There have been a lot of heart attacks for me throughout the 3 days. Being one of the athletes and supporters this time around, I really felt that I contributed more during this NCG.

First was during netball, I am glad that dear captain let me play and I am glad she had faith in me and I know I am not as good as Farah my master, but I can dare say I did the best and prove myself. Though it was a close fight with Queensland, one point apart, it's crazy. When Queensland were leading the first 2 halves, questions keep playing in our head.. 'are we going to lose our champion title?'. The 3rd final half came and we just told ourselves, we do our best we can. And there we go, pulling the points closer to tie. I remember asking Nik Arif what's the score difference. The moment we tied it, I remember me yelling not to get the ball over my side as I was on the defence side.. it was luck on our side as well when the time is up and whistle went off. I had happy tears in my eyes.. THAT WAS CLOSE!!! Our team went all out to get the gold, Mei Jiun got her a light cut, Amanda ran onto our supporters to save a ball.. everything we never thought of. One gold in my hands..

When I thought one heart attack was enough for a day, the next one came just right after that. At soccer side, I was there to watch the guys played semis and finals. The finals was so touching when they scored twice then the Victorians head for a point in and there were times when they were so close to tie the game. When the whistle went off, we the supporters so happy that we hug each other. What touched me even more was when some of them cried happy tears as this is the first time we won soccer in many years. Mun told me how meaningful it was to him. Good Job done guys... That night we went back feeling so happy that we were leading the points tally with some performance from badminton, basketball guys and track & field. That night, the basketball girls ask me to join the team and try playing it and so i said i will try. And AGM was long winded but it was done before midnight.

The next day came, things did not start that well. While futsal guys were doing well, futsal girls was eager to retain the champion title. The futsal girls ended up with injuries like June, one of our bionic woman sprained her ankle and Aishah got hit on her nose. The guys managed to get into the finals but on penalty shootout, they only made it to 2nd place. While frisbee did not do well, volleyball had their controversies and ended up with 3rd place only. With June down with injuries, Amanda and I rushed to basketball venue to continue and try our best to get another gold. With Amanda, Mei Jiun and Jasmine, our team was in the run for the gold. Later that day, the rugby guys got another gold. By the end of the day, we weren't sure we will secure the overall champion title as all the medals were widely spread... but when the time came to announce, when it was announced that 3rd place went to Victoria, our faces went shocked, then 2nd place went to the host Queensland.. we immediately yelled already celebrating the victory!! NSW is the overall champion for NCG 2008, 2nd time in a row. Junda and Aishah were the happiest that they wanted to hug the cup to sleep.. ahha..

I would like to send my congratulations to MASCA NSW this year for organising the team well, congratulations to MASCA Queensland for organising it well and thanks to Kylie and Amanda for letting me part of the team for netball and basketball and get my 2 gold medals. In conclusion, the gold medals are heavy!! :P CHEERS FOR NSW!!!

Age of Glory

2008-06-23T05:01:00.003+10:00

Thanks to my cousin, Wei Ting, I was introduced to one of the very few good quality Malaysian drama that is currently airing in Malaysia NTV 7 channel. It is called Age of Glory (Qing Qian Nan Yuan), featuring a life story of 3 girls as showgirls in Malaysia in the late 60s to 70s. Watching this drama really remind me of stories my mum used to tell about her childhood about rubber tapping, the hardship surviving in KL city and all. I think this drama portrait the whole culture of Malaysia in those days very well. Most interesting thing would be to listen to all the common language and dialects spoken in Malaysia, showing the multi-lingual culture we have. The 3 girls are acted by Debbie Goh, Danielle Dai and Aenie Wong. Together with them are Lee Meng Choong, famous Christopher Lee's brother, I once saw him at Star Search last time and Melvin Sia.

The other actors and actresses, some familiar and some not but all game up for this drama well. I remembered some of the older actors and actresses as I acted in one small part of a Malaysian drama before when I was only 7 years old. I can remember exactly how much I got that time for one afternoon of shooting, I got RM7. I think i was acting as one of the students in the classroom. Sadly, I did not get to watch that part I acted when it was aired as I miss its airing on one of the Chinese New Year.

Overall, great cast, great costume , great site, great theme song and great storyline. I hope these kind of quality drama will keep coming and allow people to see that Malaysia too can produce quality local dramas.

To share with you all, the opening song...

Launching my First Small Business - Ivory & Co

2008-06-12T02:31:00.004+10:00

Dear all those who read my blogs,

Special Announcement: My friend, Angeline and I started a small business recently call IVORY & CO. For now, its core service is catering orders for customisation of cupcakes.

Up to now, we got about 4-5 orders now. Funny to think that it was some random conversation with Angeline and dadda.... our baby is born.

So, feel free to view some pics over in www.ivory-co.blogspot.com or under our Ivory & Co Group in Facebook... or simple click on my side bar on the logo.

See ya.. and HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOY, maybe the surprise wasn't big but hopefully was good enough to see you SMILE!!! Be happy and sexy always.. :P

Sign off.. Jen Jen

Another long karaoke song!! This time is LOVE!!

2008-06-10T17:09:00.003+10:00

While surfing the internet, I often discover new songs and all.. and this time Leo Ku is out again. Remember the 10 minute song he came out with before??

勁歌金曲

Now he's out with it's part 2.. that is 12 minutes long... featuring all 32 mandarin love songs...

勁歌金曲2 - 情歌王

There you go another long song for everyone to sing!!! ENJOY!!

When do you feel most lonely??

2008-06-09T21:36:00.006+10:00

I'm sorry as this would be some what an EMO post. Currently having a short break, I should be enjoying the break and do whatever I like!!!

However everything change in just one call from home last night. I knew yesterday was Tuan Wu Jie, what they call it as Dumpling Festival. Dad did smsed me that they will have family gathering from my mum's side of the family at our house in Bukit Rimau. I wanted to call home too but was not sure what time is best. So delayed since I had a small gathering with Mei Yen, Angeline and Chee Sing. We had our version of gathering in Sydney, doing steamboat.

Then when we were watching movie at my living room, suddenly the phone call came from home. Dad called and we chatted for a while and I actually forgotten my cousin Wei Ting's birthday is coming until my dad told me they are celebrating her birthday. Then I managed to catch up with her and found out she moved to the new house already and my other cousin starting her new job today. Then my little cousin bro talked to me also and what actually make me miss home so much was when i heard my nieces talked to me.. to my surprise the 2nd neice that only seen me once last CNY, she talked to me as if she know who am i. Then I talked to their grandmother, my aunt and from that moment, I started missing home a lot. By the time i talked to my mum, my voice went numb.

I really miss the big gathering we always had and now that my bro and I are all away from home, I actually felt the guilt, why I am still here when I could have gone back and be with my parents and my relatives. This is the time when I feel most lonely. Though I have friends and lucky to have them around me here in Sydney, but family love is something no one can replace.

Mesmerizing those moments,

Top to Bottom : Mummy, Daddy, Bro Panda, Cousin Wei Ting, Cousin Tze Cheng & Niece Ying Wen

That's all for now.. with all the love around.... <3>

All across the world.. all about singing and dancing..

2008-05-22T16:01:00.004+10:00

I didn't managed to blog on this one.. but better late than never...:P

I used to chase after So You Think You Can Dance Australia every Sunday and Monday nights. Over the years, I did some dancing but well of course did not go all in into dancing classes what so ever. However, I would say I enjoy dancing. So, there we go.. my favorite for the season is none other than Jack, the winner, Graeme and Kate. There is someone that make me love dancing even more.. the choreographer Jason Gilkinson. His choreographies of all dances is like sprinkle of magic, never once I did not think they were NOT good because they were so awesome!! From all the dances, I managed to get nice songs for my iTunes giving me a good day of dancing mood. Overall, it was a good season and the following is one of the dance that I really enjoyed.. the finale group performance that start that finale result show!!

Then.. hot news as the result is just out like a few hours ago live from U.S. American Idol Season 7 is crowned... and it is... DAVID COOK. It was a good fight at the finale between the 2 Davids and like Simon Cowell said, whoever win both are winners. My favourite is all the while David Cook from the beginning and the best song he sang in his style was Mariah Carey's Always Be My Baby.

I really hope that his album will be good and I will definitely support it 100%.

Now, I'm chasing So You Think You Can Dance Malaysia Season 2.. hopefully surprise me more!!!

Till next time.. and one surprise is coming up but definitely need some patience to wait!!

Malaysian Artistes For Unity - Here In My Home

2008-05-21T00:13:00.002+10:00

I was surfing around one day and I came across something that attracted me a lot. It's the Malaysian Artistes For Unity project that was a project that was done by Malaysian Artistes and it is done without getting any funding from any sources, solely from the heart of the Malaysia Artistes. And what more.. it is distributed and allowed to be downloaded from online for free. All this for one hope... the hope for UNITY for our country!!

This is the video of the song... ENJOY!!

I totally support this MAFU project as what was said at the press conference is very true about the unity issue amongst the Malaysians and it is happening everywhere be it in Malaysia or around the world, whether we realized or not. So, please let us all Malaysians stay as united as possible. For now that I am in Sydney, I realized that the unity is important amongst Malaysians. I'm sure, my friends, you know who you are.. I'm glad that we are all united here and happy about it!!

I got tagged... thanks to CHRYS!! :P

2008-05-01T01:30:00.000+10:00

Well.. i thought i would have better things to blog about but well since I procrastinated blogging for a while.. thanks to Chrys...

Rules:
1. The rules of the game get posted at the beginning.
2. Each player answers the questions about themselves.
3. At the end of the post the player then tags 5 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves a comment, letting them know they got tagged and to ask them to play and read your blog.

Starting time: 12.44pm
Name: Tan Wei Inn, Jenny
Sisters: 0
Brothers: 1
Shoe size: Right leg 9.5, left leg 9.. so most of the time 9-10!!
Height: 170cm
Where do you live: An apartment in the middle of city called CASSIA GARDEN
Favourite drinks: Turkish Apple Tea from T2
Favourite breakfast: Nasi Lemak.. if can the one from Taman Megah in Selangor Malaysia.
Have you ever been on a plane: YES... many times.. domestically and internationally.
Swam in the ocean: Definitely swam before but the furthest I swam was when I was 9 or 10 if I'm not wrong in The Cherating Pahang.
Fallen asleep in school: Yes, during break time.
Broken someone's heart: Nope.. unless they get heartbroken if I cannot do something for them..:P
Fell off your chair: Yes but not in an ugly way.
Sat by the phone all night waiting for someone to call: Yes
Saved e-mails: Yes, those that are memorable..
What is your room like: Cozy enough for me but everything is everywhere.. :P
What's right beside you: My Book - PS I LOVE YOU :P
What is the last thing you ate: Nasi Goreng Campur or if sweets is counted..
Ever had chicken pox: Yes when I was young.. cannot remember age..
Sore throat: Yes
Stitches: Nope
Broken nose: Nope
Do you believe in love at first sight: I'm not sure, hard to judge.
Like picnics: Yea..
Who was the last person you danced with: I really don't remember.. I danced with a lot of people the night I last danced..
Last made you smile: If smile and laugh is diff, then Diane when I was chatting with her online.
You last yelled at: I don't think i really yelled this year?? Maybe to get attention from my MASA committee last year during meeting..last year then..
Today did you talk to someone you like: I like my housemate.. I talk to her everyday!!
Kissed anyone: No
Get sick: No
Talked to an ex: No ex how to talk leh?
Miss someone: My family including grandma, father, mother and brother.
Eat: OMG what a question??
Best feeling in the world: When you can make someone smile. :)
Do you sleep with stuffed animals: YES.. my doggy and turtle!! So not me!!
What's under your bed: A lot of things, netballs, gym gears and shoes...
Who do you really hate: Hate people who do not respect others.. no names mentioned!!
What time is it now: 1.00am

Randoms :
Q: Is there a person who is on your mind right now: Yes
Q: Do you have any siblings: 1
Q: Do you want children: Yes
Q: Do you smile often: Yes
Q: Do you like your hand-writing: Yes
Q: Are your toenails painted: Yes
Q: Whose bed other than yours would you rather sleep in: Any bed that is comfortable!!
Q: What colour shirt are you wearing: I dunno exactly what colour is this.. dark green greyish with pink strips
Q: What were you doing at 7:00pm yesterday: Having dinner at home, watching Big Brother randomly.
Q: I can't wait till: The day I'm done with studies and get PR.
Q: When did you cry last: I don't really cry but if tearing, just now while watching a funeral show.
Q: Are you a friendly person: Yes.. i guess :P
Q: Do you have any pets: No

Where is the person you have feelings for right now? - In Cheras, Malaysia.. I miss her dearly
Did the last person you held hands with mean anything to you now? - No
Do you sleep with the TV on? - Yes if I'm super tired.. abit like mum..
What are you doing right now? - Finishing this and watching singaporean drama - The Truth on youtube.
Have you ever crawled through a window? - No
Can you handle the truth? - Yes
Are you too forgiving? - Depends.. most of the time yes.
Are you closer to your mother or father? - Both but if who i prefer to get advice from is Dad.
Who was the last person you cried in front of? - I never cry in front of anyone.. but if cry through phone counts - Dominic
How many people can you say you've really loved? - Besides family.. not many.
Do you eat healthy? - Tried but not really consistent.
Do you still have pictures of you & your ex? - No ex lor!!
Have you ever cried because of something someone said to you? - No
How often do you go to church? - Never.. not Christian.
If you're having a bad day, who are you most likely to go to? - Lynn and Dominic - I realised recently la.
Are you loud or quiet most of the time? - Depends.. but i guess friends and mum say I'm loud.
Are you confident? - Yes depends on situations.

5 things I was doing 10 years ago..(1998??!!)
1- Was the class monitor in class
2- Playing netball for school
3- Active in PBSM
4- Doing my grade 6 of my Piano exam.
5- Studying and hope to get in better class next year.

5 things on my to-do list today
1- Check Mails
2- Clean Room Day
3- Do laundry
4- Check Jet Star Birthday Sale
5- Talk to mum online

5 snacks I enjoy
1- Mc D's French Fries
2- Jellies
3- Chocolate Coated Peanuts
4- Ice Cream
5- Banana

5 things I would do if I were a billionaire
1- Get my parents to retirement plan.
2- Put some in the bank
3- Bear my bro's education
4- Buy a house and car for myself and family
5- Do community services with the money

5 of my bad habits
1- Being Messy
2- Don't sleep early
3- Eat too much snacks
4- Too Soft
5- Procrastinate

5 places I have lived in
1- Taman Midah, Cheras
2- Taman Mayang Jaya, PJ
3- Bukit Rimau, Shah Alam
4- Milsons Point, North Sydney
5- Broadway, Sydney City

5 jobs I've had
1- Accountant Clerk - Dad's Office
2- Receptionist - Dad's Office
3- I don't know what the position is called - Advertising Company
4- -
5- -

5 people I tag
1- June See
2- Julian Lam
3- Pek Lynn
4- Ru Jih
5- Joy Low

It's ok if you all not interested in this.. :P no worries.. my tag is not curse... :P

will blog in a few days time.. see ya

Life in Sydney... hhmmm

2008-04-12T22:46:00.002+10:00

It's been a month plus since I last blogged. Since then, many things happened and well, I would say my life have been pretty relax and easy.

Class has always been pretty easy at this institute I'm currently studying at. So, big chance I will go back to my masters this coming July to stress myself up a bit.

In mid March, I went to Melbourne to visit my brother who is studying at RMIT now. Purpose? To see what he is still lacking and all, mum still worried about him. So, I had my chance to meet up with Alia and Jonathan who both came to Melbourne. I managed to explore some parts of Melbourne city since I was kinda stucked in St Marys College the other time we were down there for NCG. So, a week trip was more than enough. Funny thing, I am actually having conversations with my bro about drinking and uni life. Interesting?? I just hope he would turn out better drinker like me. :P

Came back to Sydney, everything went quite normal and laid back. I ought to find jobs but was taking my own sweet time and a bit fussy over casual jobs. I might taking RSA just to add some skills into my resume. I have been on the computer most of the time, I wonder if there is a job that is computer related and work from HOME!!! :P

Overall, everything slowed down. Maybe not having so much commitments anymore. Kinda miss being BUSY.. :P Anyway, I played netball again for MASA during the sports carnival again and was glad that the team was a lot better, thanks to all the girls. Now, we are likely to go for social comps and I really am looking forward to it.

Last night, at SIN dance party, I guess no responsibility kinda fun is what I experienced. I was glad that my friends were not that drunk. At the same time, I don't have duty and all. So, was a MOST enjoying dance party for me. Good Job Socials.. :P

Now, is kinda the time I need to start serious with my life. So, till something interesting happened.. I will blog then. CYA!!!

Back in Sydney - home sickness kicked in!!

2008-02-19T03:05:00.003+11:00

I just got back to Sydney today and the sad feeling kicked in since the night after my family's CNY Open House. I came to realise everytime I go home, I was back for at least 2 - 3 months. But this trip back that lasted 3 weeks, was definitely not enough.

I didn't get to spend enough time with my family as it was CNY time and definitely it made all of us busy with everything in the house and all. But I'm glad I came back for it. Though time was limited but I managed to fully utilised it. Thanks to my dad, mum, bro , grandma and relatives: uncles, auntie and cousins, even nephew and neices.

At the same time, I didn't have time to meet up many of my friends. Only the gathering with all primary schoolmates and also the uts gang gathering at my house open house. Thanks to all who came as it is really great to meet you all again.

Yesterday when I left my grandma's house, I teared as I know I will miss my dear grandma again. Then when I left my house, I know I'm going to miss my house and room that I loved. And when I was about to board the plane and all, the moment my niece said bye to me, I broke down as I know it will be another year or more that I will see her again, same goes to my other relatives. What more when I bid goodbye to my parents and bro, even though I know they will come to Sydney after sending my bro today to Melbourne, I know I will miss them too. and their love for me is always there. Comparing so many times I leave Msia for Sydney.. this time was the hardest time for me. I don't know why.... All I know is I hate the word GOODBYE...

Happy Valentine's Day Everyone especially singles... :P

2008-02-14T20:41:00.000+11:00

To all my friends,

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!

Yes, Jenny is sitting at the computer tonight because she's single and no one ask her out for a date..and yes, it's sad... BUT well, after seeing those flowers and bears around Subang and Sunway.. I think i had too much to see. Plus, I'm still kinda enjoy single life for now. HEHE!! Yes, I'm getting older and even my grandma is asking any male friends that are suitable.

Anyway, my V-day was just another day and what more it's the 8th day of CNY, the day for us, Hokkiens pray. I made a fulfilling day today going to collect my contact lenses supplies and went and visit the staffs at TBS. I managed to have a good chat with Franscina, Alicia, Elvin and Stacey. Some of the staff are no longer there, like Esmond and Li San. It was a good meet-up. It's like my routine of going back every year to visit them as they are the few that I enjoy working with them during exhibitions as student helpers for TBS last time. I actually miss those times. My confidence of talking to people started then and thinking back, I am kind of amazed with myself.

Then went to Sunway and Carrefore to buy stuff back to Sydney. Gosh, to see so many couples walking around and all of them are mostly those who are still in college or high school. HAIZZZ...

One more interesting thing I saw when I was driving on LDP, someone actually proposed to his girlfriend with his picture there on a billboard near to Kelana Jaya Seafood Restaurant. Watch out for it if you are driving towards Sunway direction. It's interesting and I wonder how much he spent on it. If the girl say YES, then it's all worth it I think. Ever thought if the girl say NO, damn heartache for the guy's wallet. The billboard is not small wey.. Too bad I didn't managed to take a picture of it..Well to the girl, Kelly Tan (cannot remember full name) hope it was a good proposal.. :P. The last I heard about such action was last time when someone proposed using Hilton PJ to put the banner.

Well, enjoy V-day everyone. For couples, enjoy spending those expensive meals, flowers and gifts. Maybe a cheap V-day for a change would be good. Come out ideas with your creativity. For singles, enjoy being happy for now!! If no gf or bf to wish you on this day.. I represent them all : HAPPY V-DAY!!

I'm Finally Home for CNY!!

2008-01-31T20:40:00.000+11:00

I'm am currently in Malaysia, hoping to do whatever I miss, eat whatever I miss back in my home country. I came back last Monday, surprising my family as they thought I would be back on wednesday. Anyway, thanks to my cousin Wei Ting and my friend Michael, it all went well.

Since I'm back, I've done one thing, eaten wantan mee, thanks to Yien Von and went Bangsar shopping with her. Bought a pair of heels and did manicure... enjoynya.. haha..

Tomorrow would be a long day for me, will be in PJ the whole time..and cheras.. go and visit my grandma first.. then meeting people and most importantly the gathering we tried to hold for a couple of years.. after 11 years.. we finally are meeting up for good... YES meeting friends that were from Taman Megah Primary School of the year 1996. Shall see how many of us turning up!!

Then Sunday would be another great event, a charity dinner that was organised by Erina and gang under MASCA National.. who need tics.. can call me still.. :P

Most importantly, it have been good to meet some people up and before the next update.. I would like to wish everyone..

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR and HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!

hopefully this trip back is as interesting as ever.... even though I will not have a date for V-day :P However whoever is free and single.. we can go out!!! or else i would just go praying on the 8th day of CNY.. tradition for Hokkien family..

see ya all...end with a nice CNY song by MY FM and Astro Family

Malaysia - entertainment and music industry!!

2008-01-14T03:49:00.000+11:00

Over the past few days, I've been youtubing alot as not being in Malaysia, I guess that one of the things i miss is the movies and music - local production ones. Today I discover another interesting malay movie called 'KAYANGAN' and it came out last year, when I'm not around and therefore missed it. It is another movie after 'CINTA' that I told myself I have to get a copy of the dvd if it's in store and watch it. Hopefully it's not disappointing. :P However.. 'MUKSHIN' is another one I will definitely watch after Chrys said it was nice!!

Music.. even the 'KAYANGAN' theme song by Ajai and Tunku Mimi, is quite nice.. for a person like me.. in case you do not know, I LOVE DUETS!!!

Apart from that, I discover a new raising star in Malaysia, Karen Kong who came out with a Malay and Chinese album in just a year... my fav song from her is her remake of 'In Love Again' by Janice Wei. It's simple but meaningful!! Sing together with the lyrics with the song that is playing now.. :P (the playlist will be back soon)

Lyrics - In Love Again

When u smile
My life becomes a ray of light
Sing me a lullaby
To sleep at midnight

I’ll be hypnotized
when looked into your eyes
Turn off the room light
Let's Spend the night

Chorus
Take me to far away
Away to your secret place
Take my tears my fears
Take all my pain for which I'll repay
Someday with a kiss and say
Can't believe that I’m in love
In love again

When the stars don’t shine
And when the birds don’t fly
And when the flowers cry
And when the rain runs dry
When the violet's red and when the rose turn blue
Baby I’ll still be in love with u

Chorus X2

New Year, New Journey, New Blog Image!! and 'Enchanted'

2008-01-04T11:05:00.000+11:00

It's been 4 days of the new year and while wondering what interesting to do.. I thought since it's a new year.. why not help my blog change it's image..:P

I pretty much wanted to make it blueish initially cause it's my favourite colour.. but because i like the picture of the girl and so well.. green it will be.. maybe it would be seasonal!! :P

Give me some feedback and suggestion on whether i should change it?? :P

Anyway, just the two days ago, I finally got to go and watch the Walt Disney Movie - 'Enchanted'. Storyline maybe too fairytale.. but I like the songs featured and the idea of maybe reality can be fairytale?!? hehe.. There are a couple of conclusion I could make after watching it:

James Marden is really have good voice to sing.. :P look at 'Hairspray' and 'Enchanted'.
Amy Adams is also as good as disney princess voice and her acting as one is really great.
Favourite part of the story: Pip pantomime in the real world.. cute and funny!!
I discovered another new music artist that I like - Jon Mclaughlin..
Carrie Underwood's voice... nice...
Alan Menken the one of the composers of the songs.. I love the Enchanted Suite..

A few videos to share with you..

1) Jon Mclaughlin - So Close with footage of scenes from the movie.

2) Carrie Underwood - Ever Ever After - ending song of the movie.

To listen to songs only, check out the imeem playlist i have at my sidebar.. ENJOY!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! 2008!!

2008-01-01T05:20:00.000+11:00

I would like to wish everyone who reads this blog... HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Imagine having a long long sleep for the first day of the year..hmm.. all thanks to the great celebration and I would consider it an interesting experience that is all worthwhile my time spent waiting for 10 hours under sun and stars for the new year to arrive!!! Yes.. I was at Circular Quay with the other thousands of people waiting for the fireworks at midnight.

I was glad to join Mei Yen and her sis and went there at about 2pm. The weather was crazily hot, I would say "SUMMERTIME IS FINALLY HERE". Even though having to went to the beach last Saturday.. but the weather throughout the summer wasn't consistent at all. Anyway, we went there and got a nice spot near sidewalk of the opera house. When we got there, the crowd was already there. We had Mc Ds for lunch and didn't even dare to go out from there as access to this crowded place is limited and they actually close the place up at about 4 something.

Well, we were joined by Kelly after her work and Keith came by every now and then while he was working. I met a couple of people I know there too.. the 'Semangat' people :P. Over 10 hours of spending time doing nothing but keeping ourselves shed from the sun with our umbrella and drinking VB and eating some of the snacks we made and brought, I finally realized that some people would actually bring their uncivilized attitude to Aussie-land, until Mei Yen and I nearly got into a fight and that also not for midnight fireworks but for the 9pm show. OMG!!!

Anyway, after that we make our move to where Kay were instead of fighting with some uncivilized people. In conclusion, it was the night I will not forget. Like Mei Yen's sis said, 'If someone proposed to me in front of this scenario, I will marry him!!!' I totally agree.. :P

Anyway, I will post up the videos soon.. but HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!!

Boxing Day Sale!!

2007-12-30T05:54:00.000+11:00

Mum asked me a few nights before about Boxing Day Sale that I always wanted to go.. and so there I go..for the first time going for crazy sales like this.. waking up at 4am something 5am and got ready to go David Jones for the sale. I went there with my housemate Joy, Min Li who stayed over in the city with us and Manfred. While Manfred started shopping at Myers, we girls headed to go and queue in front of David Jones, hoping to get some sort of voucher or discount but unfortunately we did not get cause we were not the first 100. :(

Anyway, the most interesting story would be to get ready to rush to the bags area of DJs. David Jones got Natalie Imbruglia to officiate the sale. I got a few snaps of her, she really look good in real life. :P

Anyway, I spent buying some clothes, bags (one really ex one), presents for my family and a juicer!! There goes the money!!! :(

Christmas Party - 22nd December 2007

2007-12-29T04:45:00.000+11:00

I know this update is rather late.. but better late than never?? :P

Well, this is the first year celebrating Christmas in Sydney for me and therefore with my hobby of loving to bake and cook.. i decided to organise a Christmas Party the weekend before Christmas with everything prepared by ME from scratch!! It took me 3 days to prepare everything and i must say after the night, I turned to have OCD-ness and extra muscle added to my right hand.

The Menu was:

Cheese Fondue - Crackers and Sausages as dippers
Mayo-Peach Chicken Dip
Tandoori Pappadams - tandoori chicken on pappadams
Coleslaw
Mashed Potato
Sticked Nuggets
Pasta - Red sauce Chicken Spiral Pasta
Turkey Ham - with black pepper and mushroom sauces
Seafood Fried Rice
Beef Lasagna
Chocolate Marshmallow & Vanilla Raisin Cupcakes
Christmas Brownies
Cheesecakes - New Yorker Style
Drink- Lychee, Longan & Pineapple Mocktails

Adding into the Christmas feel, I had a slightly-taller-than-me Christmas tree which amazingly I bid it from ebay for AUD$1!! At the same time with a little other feel of Snow Spray on the window and red and green deco. I guess I would say it's a good and successful event that I did.

-limited photos taken.. so whoever have more, send to me?? -

I would definitely need to thank Pek Lynn for helping with all the food on the day itself as with her extra hand, things go on according to time well. Thanks to Angeline for the deco she helped me to add the last hour before the party start. Thanks to Joy for helping me entertaining the guests. And not to forget, thanks to Dominic for sending me get Halal meat the day before. LASTLY, thanks to everyone - about 30 of you-who came to the party.. without you all the party won't be a blast. Thanks to some who brought drinks and chocolates and alcohols.. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

If you ask me when is next round? ahha.. maybe CHINESE NEW YEAR?? CHAP GOH MEH?? See whether I really have another round of partying :P

Updates.. after a long while...

2007-12-05T13:40:00.000+11:00

It's been a while since I last blogged. Funny to say, many things happen and I managed to achieve many things. I made a couple of great creation in terms of food, cakes and desserts.

1) First attempt of fondant icing
Angeline and I tried making a mini cake of fondant as we planned to make one for Ru Jih's 18th Birthday. This was done a week before her party.

2) After that, we have some balance cakes crumbs and Angeline did tiramisu in cups.

3) A few days later, Yien Von and I thought of making 'Loh Mee' and I attempted doing 'Tang Yuen'.

So far, every attempt have been quite successful and I had Lynn tried it and was glad that she loved it. The noodle is not the best. Could be better I guess.

4) Ru Jih's Birthday Party

We did some cupcakes of vanilla raisins and chocolate-white choc chips. Angeline did the batter, I did the icing design. The icing would be good if it's thicker.

This is the 2 tier chocolate cake that is coated with pink fondant, her favorite colour. We also did about 2 portion of curry puffs.

At the party, the birthday girl is so happy. We decorate the Coogee BBQ hunt area with pink stuff and the birthday girl was in her lovely pink dress too. Funny about her, she keep wanting to give us something in return for helping her with her party but we just enjoyed doing it. At the end she gave us something we didn't want to accept. So, Ru Jih, don't need to pay us the cost of the stuff we did la. DEAL k? :P

Anyway, I have my Nintendo DS Lite already. Yay!! And this few days, I went shopping with Yien Von and did buy some baking utensils too. I might be doing more in the future.

I hope Shaheera, Sunny and Zek and whoever who tried the vanilla cupcakes I did, enjoy the cupcakes? I will make more? ahha..

That's all for now, I'll be back!! :P

Mini Seafood Pizza

2007-11-15T04:21:00.000+11:00

Yesterday, I did some mini seafood pizzas. I got the the dough recipe from Angeline's Mini Pizza.

MINI SEAFOOD PIZZA
Recipe
Dough

3 cups of flour

2 tbsp of olive oil

2 teaspoons of salt

1 tbsp of baking powder

1 cup of warm water

Toppings
2 tbsp of mayonnaise + 3 tbsp of tomato sauce mixed together
2 small onions, sliced
2 crab sticks, chopped into pieces
estimated 150g of prawns
cheddar cheese
pinch of garlic

Method:
1) Pre-heat oven for 10 min at 180°c.
2) Mix flour, olive oil, salt, warm water and baking powder together and knead it till smooth-set aside, to let it rise for an hour and a half.

3) Take the dough and roll it into a log and divide it to 6. Roll each of it like a ball and using a roll pin to roll it flat until desire thickness/size.

4) Spread the mayo + tomato mix evenly on the dough and sprinkle garlic onions, crab sticks and 4 prawns on each of the pizza. Bake it for 10-12 min on 180°c.

5) Then sprinkle the cheese on top of each pizza and let it bake for another 3-5 min or until cheese melt.

Presenting....

Kena Tag pulak!! who should I tag??

2007-11-14T15:44:00.000+11:00

"list down five things you enjoy in your life right now. when you're done, tag 6 other people."

1. family love. I'm blessed to have my dad and mum in supporting me everything I do. Bro? haha.. thanks for looking for me when you NEED me!! I feel wanted.

2. cooking & baking. having lots of fun doing new food and cakes and all.. just need ppl to eat for me.. :P

3. beach & sun. the sun is so HOT.. but i'm tempted to go beach to play!!

4. planning events. helping ppl around me to plan their events.

5. parties. a lot of parties and all.. coming up!! getting me up!!

dun blame me.. dirah tag me.. so I had to tag people.

angeline, chrys, nik arif, muhammad and sunny

sorry.......

Apple Strudel - I finally did it!!

2007-11-12T01:55:00.000+11:00

For my fans out there, ignore my photos date on my previous post.. hehe.. as my camera screwed up the dates.. Anyway, i think Angeline's Curry Puff looks a lot better cause she wrapped it better :P and well look at her recipe will do.. there is a link on my sidebar to it if you want to try!! :P

Back to the main topic, I bet some of you might know, I love anything that got to do with APPLES. That's why my friend got me apple crumble cake for my birthday this year!!! THANKS again! Anyway, the way I bugged Manfred to get me some apple strudel from Perth, I think he knows best that I was always in love with it. So, today I thought maybe I should try making apple strudel with my own hands. The recipe? thanks to Amy Beh again, Kuali of thestar.com is like my bible now..

APPLE STRUDEL
Ingredients
- 8 sheets of filo pastry
- 25 g butter, melted

Fillings
- 6 Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut into decent small pieces (this is a little amendments I made compare to the website.)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- finely grated rind of one lemon
- 125g castor sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 45g raisins
- 45g butter, melted
- 3/4 tbsp corn flour

Method
1) Put the apples, lemon juice, lemon rind, sugar, salt, cinnamon powder and raisins in a heatproof dish. Mix well and add the corn flour. Then dot a little butter over the mixture. Bake in preheated oven at 200°C for 10-15 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool.

2) Lightly brush one sheet of filo pastry with melted butter. Layer the sheets of filo pastry one after another with a brush of melted butter.

3) For the final layer, spoon the prepared filling along one side of the pastry. Then from the filling side, roll up Swiss-roll style. Place the roll on a baking tray with the rolled seam side down. Bake in a preheated oven at 190°C for 25–30 minutes or until strudel is lightly golden. Sprinkle a little icing sugar over it and slice into 3cm pieces.

The process of it..

after the sheets are laid layer by layer.. put the fillings in.. then rolled it up like popiah!!

TADDA.... APPLE STRUDEL!!!

what should i try next?? :P

More FOOD.. :P

2007-11-10T03:41:00.000+11:00

This week... another week I went and do funny things... Finally tried doing the Oreo cupcakes..still have some in my oven!! But next round of doing that, I make sure I put more oreo pieces inside..

Then.. I tried making malaysian style flour noodle, PAN MEE. Mum thought me how but well I forgotten a bit and so, first time ON MY OWN consider good :P will do more for people to try. Sorry no photos..

Then this week.. Occasionally, I went to Angeline's place, she thought me how to do cucur udang and curry puff and even tried making roti canai from scratch. Just now I tried doing curry puff on my own FROM SCRATCH and with a bit of amendments and some recipe from Amy Beh of Kuali.com, I managed to come out with a nice in taste and look curry puff all by myself!!!!

Anyone one some?? HAHA.. ASK ME!! :P

A long week... filled with FOOD!!!

2007-11-04T15:27:00.000+11:00

I never knew I can have so many people reading my blog.. haha.. thanks guys.. It's been a week since I last post and well from the list i said of my changes.. haha.. some starts working!!!!

I started baking and thinking I would try to bake for MASA. Well it didn't work out cause having to cook curry chicken for the Makan Makan Night event is tiring and hectic enough, so at the end no time to make one for MASA. Sorry!! However the week I tried baking a couple of cakes and muffins. First attempt, black forest cake. Well, it didn't taste or look good. FAIL!! haha.. then 2nd attempt chocolate muffin, well when it was baking, it was kinda fun to see it grow up to be big CHOC BALLS!!

3rd attempt, after consulting Angeline, she gave me some nice recipe and I was tempted to try making ONE. When I saw 'Caramel Macchiato Cheesecake', whoopee... and there I go baking it. I think the challenge of making me make me think I should get a blender as I crunching those biscuit crumbs are a hardcore job. Hahaha.. Well I get next investment. It was satisfying to see the cheesecake so nice!! Suggestion of serving it with english toffee ice cream.. thanks for lynn and edison as they ate it when I was out and it basically got Syreen sugar high. :P Junda said he would eat the whole base crumbs!!! hahaha..

Anyway, I might be organising christmas party soon, so maybe then, I will bake more!!!

The other changes that I mentioned was to be a wedding planner which I got a couple of response from and people said will look for me when they really is getting married. hahaa.. No worries i'm doing my homework now. Be it in Malaysia or Sydney!! Anyway, I got a start job before I head that way, Ru Jih asked me to help her plan her birthday party!! Haha, would love to. Just need to talk to you about how you want it to be and we can start!! I guess I shall start as event coordinator/planner.

This week, having to prepare for Makan Makan Night, made the whole new committee LOOKED SO STONE after that. Lynn and I still could go coffee with Aaron and Justin. But it was all good. The old boys were mesmerizing their good old days of being in MSO and MASA. Well, I guess I will be like them. :P Yesterday, I had the longest meeting ever in my LIFE (for now) 5 hours of handover meetings for MASCA NSW and MASCA National. Broke any record. Well, when friends ask why so long.. NATIONAL is crucial and important according to Ve Leong (imagine his serious tone). But it's all good.

After the long meeting, interestingly I wasn't physically tired. Went over to Tricia's place for her mini gathering with her workmates and later on went for coffee with Hanis and Syreen. You all couldn't believe what we experienced. Firstly the rain is pouring like nobody's business. Then we were abit hungry so went to Mc D at Darling Harbour on our way to Starbucks. When we are done with eating and was just chit chatting.. there was a guy that had blood on his hands. I ONLY saw the blood. Then Syreen saw when the medics came he got stabbed or something at his stomach or something. I DIDN'T want to see. Then we said let's go. We went out and the polices and rangers needed to close that place up for forensic checks. While we were walking out from that area, Hanis and Syreen saw one piece of HUMAN MEAT!!! EWWW... Luckily I didn't see it. If not NIGHTMARE or either vomit whatever I ate. SICK!!

Anyway, a great night talking to Hanis and Syreen. After all those conversations, I came to see that I am actually good at observing people and understanding character of people. Whoever is fake or whoever is true, so far thank god I was not wrong about certain people. Some people impress you day by day, some people disappoint you. Why can't people just be nice??? Haizz..

That's all people and if anyone got events and need people to help organise it, contact me here at comment session. SEE YA and GOOD LUCK PEOPLE for your exams!!

CHANGES - though not tremendous ones..

2007-10-27T15:15:00.000+10:00

Ever wonder how you can actually still change yourself?? From personality to lifestyle (that you got so used to) and likes/dislikes. Hmm.. cause I think I did filed some not-so-significant changes in just within 2 weeks!! Haha.. like everyone know since now I'm damn damn free (in a way), I guess having that free time make me a new person :P

1. I used to think video games are a waste of time. Now, I want a Nintendo DS Lite.

Funny how it seems, especially when my bro would be busy playing with his computer games and all, I always say that he is like a game freak and all. When he plays his PS2, I would say he have nothing better to do. Now, I started to play games online and all, and I AM ENJOYING IT!!! Gosh, it is so sad to realise a girl, or more like a lady at 23 years old only know how to enjoy playing video games. DAMN SAD!!!! (Yes bro, your sis here is being a SAD OLD GIRL!!) And now before I get one, thanks to Angeline, I will play ONLINE GAMES to replace my temptations to buy!! :P

2. I spend money on baking equipments. Anyone want to try my creation?

I do like to bake all this while, but always thinking that I don't have the time. Even when I first tried to make muffins or cupcakes, my mum complained that she didn't even get that honour to try it as I do not do it back home often. My first touch of baking is like maybe a month before I head to Sydney for my very first time in 2005. I made 2 delicious cheesecakes that my dad and bro love it but mum as usual, do not want to try. Okay, I owe you one mum, I will bake more this time I go back and surprise you alright. Anyway, I bought stuff like blendermix, big cake trays and deco piping stuff yesterday and attempt to make something soon. Be surprise, as maybe you might get to see my creation soon in one of the special events. I wouldn't deny that it could have been Su Yin that make me want to do it now. Her blogs and her actual creations that I've actually tried, GOSH.. temptations.. even my MASA cupcake icing is still in my fridge. :P

3. I'm planning on my hopefully-future-freelance-job - Wedding Planner!!

Well, this I would say it could be because of people like Alicia (my ex housemate), Melvinder (my childhood friend) and Beatrice (my primary schoolfriend) that make me want to do it more. I have always wanted to help to plan a beautiful wedding for people but I just missed my chance on doing for my cousins and plus they all wanted VERY SIMPLE wedding. Why did I say it's because of the 3 person above make me want to do it more? Cause they got engaged this year!!!! I'm not sure did Mel really got engaged but it was the plan when I last met her. But both Alicia and Beatrice, I'm happy for you two but again, it is indirectly ringing my bells..:( Anyway, put the sad story aside (of me being single still), I really want to help to plan some nice weddings. Even VERY SIMPLE ones, I think it can still be unique and nice!! I'm now looking at more wedding books and websites, getting all the interesting ideas. Like I told Yamud, haha.. if I need a wedding singer, I will look for you.. ahah.. even Julian is in my list. (Yamud, I know you are reading!!) If I need good photographer, haha, Jonathan and Nik Arif..interesting!! Of cause if I am doing this line, you all would be paid la!! But I'm building my connections now!!! So, if anyone really need such service, be it in Malaysia or here in Sydney, I'm happy to help. If can, give me small angpau for now cause you never know next time I charge higher (if I get really good at it) Gosh.. this thing make me so excited until I even want to download the Wedding Dash PC Game!! Hmm, even party planner, I DON'T MIND!!

4. I became a good consultant - in some ways

If you ask what kind of consultant, I also don't know!! Since a long time ago, people ask me for suggestions and advices, I don't know how much it can help people but I guess I just speak my mind. What I think it's right and wrong. Entirely my opinion!! Up to the point, people even ask me how to settle relationship problems and all, haha..when I am not even attached before. However, I'm glad some of my advices did help. Now, people start asking me on how to write speech, how to build confidence. I guess I can say I did help a bit in helping some of my friends boost their confidences level, look at some of the MASA committee before. I'm glad those who were shy and quiet, tend to show their ability now which is a good thing. KEEP IT UP!! Conclusion, that make me want to study physiology and sociology to understand human mankind and able to help people. For now it's just a thought, I could study it myself through books. Thanks to Julie, for that talk we had while we were crossing the bridge. :P

5. I have been reading way lot more than last time.

Apart studies, I think it's been a while since I really finish a book and all. Therefore, I'm proud to say I actually finish 2 books for now and reading Princess Masako now. I think I have something for actual life-stories, like the book I read before was Once I was a Princess and it's sequel, Since I was a Princess. Angeline told me there is a book on Princess Anastasia, the true story too. I'm not into PRINCESS stories but behind all this stories you actually see how strong and how the actual royalties really works. I'm looking forward for more stories like this.

I guess that's all I can think about now. Those changes are enough to fill my time a bit. Haha.. and I'm having a sleepover tonight. I guess I will blog next time. And one more thing, I didn't know I will have fans reading my BLOG!!!! Thanks!! Maybe I will be the next freelance blogger for events:P like kennysia and xiaxue. WHO KNOWS!! I may be dreaming!! :P

What a weekend!!

2007-10-22T13:38:00.000+10:00

There you go... another weekend is just about to pass. Since Thursday, I have been jammed packed with interesting events and exciting activities and one weekend that make me FAT!!!

Thursday > 18 October 07, after class, I met up with Junda, Shuli and Edison at Glasshouse Bar, UTS for the Oktoberfest celebration at uni. Well, from 4-ish pm we started drinking and by 7 something, I dranked 1.5 litre of beer and got myself a t-shirt and kept the MUG!! . What an alcoholic!! Initially after that we were supposed to go UNSW's Oktoberfest instead, I backed out when Syreen was still stuck with work and Joy didn't want to go already and therefore the others went on. Then met up with Joy for mamak (again!!). When I got home, I was supposed to do my assessment project but ended up sleeping the whole night...Zzzzz...

Friday > 19 October 07, I managed to wake up and got my project done and went for class to pass up. Later that afternoon, after meeting up Diane and Khad for MASA's Treasurer handover, I went to Syreen's and got ready to go to SUAMS Deepavali night. FOOD AGAIN!!! After that, we were still not full that we went KFC to pack some light snacks and cuddle on my living room watching Transformers until we went to bed..

Saturday > 20 October 07, the day that I concluded being the MOST TIRING DAY of the week as Syreen and I woke up early and managed to get to the meet up point on time for the MASA Bridge Walk and Picnic. There are least we got some exercise morning walk across to Milsons Point. I managed to pay Uncle William and Aunt Cindy a visit as it's been a while since I met them. We enjoyed some games at Bradfield Park as I was playing around with Nik Arif 's pro-cam. (tempted to get one now..:P) Great game and all.. until we even had overloaded pizzas that we had to come out with games that make losers eat the pizzas. After that, we took a stroll to Luna Park and then headed back to city with Syreen and Lynn.

Next stop.. food again!! I booked this high tea booking with Su Yin, the well known girl that makes those lovely cupcakes for my committee for MASA, a week ago. Thanks again!! So, there we met up with Angeline and Ashton and enjoy the interesting, nice and soothing tea that was introduced by Hui Xieng and Amanda who work there. Those nice little pastries by Su Yin was so nice that at the end of the high-tea, we were so FULL yet we had to finish it cause it's too nice!! YUMMY!!!

By the time we got back to my house and rest, we got ready late for UMNO open house which is another food stop. But TOO BAD, we reached there too late to eat nice malay food and ended up eating Nandos instead. It's all good at least i don't eat that much after the whole day of FOOD!!!

Today, Sunday > 21 October 07, I finally got enough of about 8 hours sleep and then had to force myself up to prepare for M-fest AGM. I went to Coles to buy those refreshment stuff and to realize that I don't have the strength to carry everything. Then, I called June for help and she came to rescue me!!! Then, more things came up last minute.. the room we booked is the same room we got for MASA AGM when we were supposed to get a formal lecture room. FINALLY, after persuading and checking with formalities, we got the room we wanted and there we go and start M-fest AGM in style.

Normal AGM style, when election came.. as long as there is competition, we would have to choose a suitable candidate. Well, at the end of it, it was all good.. and finally there is more than a girl in the committee!! :P At least I got the position I wanted and thanks to those who question me. I somehow felt more confident this time in front of people in terms of speech and Q & A. Haha.. somehow remind me about a year ago when I ran for M-fest as Finance.. hmm. .at least more people were interested in Finance. Anyway.. hope we the new committee will work well together!! Again, ahha.. working with my favorite partner in crime, Junda.. hehe.. It's all good.. but I really is happy with how MASA is like having so many people running for post and even when they did not get it, I highly regard them as MASA's brave warriors.. Lynn, Edison and Diane.. you guys made a good start by running for something!! Lynn, sorry for making you stressed out to run for Finance.. :P

And then FOOD again.. after M-fest AGM, we went to mamak again and bump into Bryant, Amanda, Nik Arif and James and then later on joined by Daniel, Joshua and Joana.. ayynd add on Diane and gang .. and lastly Jonathan and June. WOAH.. big group .. until when we pay up for our bill.. there is so much to count!!

There u go.. long weekend huh?? haha.. finally now i can rest for a while!!

Walking down the memory lane...

2007-10-21T23:35:00.001+10:00

Have you ever thought when you were looking for somethings and ended up discovering some good old days memories???

I was just searching for my old cd files for some old MASA stuff and it was this time that I found some other interesting videos and pics of when I first came to Sydney 3 years ago. 3 years it's not very short yet it's not that long. But still I got a lot of interesting and memorable stories that I don't think I will forget.

Wanna check out some of the videos and pics, check out The Oldies group at Facebook!! haha.. yea meant for the oldies to mesmerize the good old days..

Hairpray in the Air!!

2007-10-17T17:05:00.001+10:00

Last night, I finally got to watch 'Hairspray' with Angeline. Gosh, since it was up in the cinemas, I kept hearing how good and all and even checked out some of the videos on youtube.com. I even bought the soundtrack even before watching the musical movie. Conclusion, I love it!! After so many musicals i've been and watched on cinemas or tv, this is another favourite!! I'm so gonna buy the dvd when it's out. Angeline and I even planned on learning somethings in it..hmm maybe another showcase.. haha. I guess after dancing for MGM, the girls are a bit bored and we thought of learning dancing for fun. Will inform you all if we ever dance again!! :P Attached to this blog, my favourite scene from Hairspray!! And.. 60's ROCKS!!

Most Fulfilling Year - 2007!!

2007-10-15T19:30:00.000+10:00

IMPORTANT ATTENTION : THIS IS GOING TO BE MY MAIN BLOG!!!

Since I will be darn free in the future, I guess the best way is to start writing back. My blog at MSN Space Live was basically dead since I got busy in the middle of 2007. Well to wrap up since then till NOW, here are the achievements, life stories and experiences of life that will be in the memoirs of Jenny Tan Wei Inn in the year 2007..

As everyone would know that since beginning of the year, how I got myself into so many positions: MASA President, MASCA NSW Secretary and M-FEST 2007 Finance EP. With that, each and every position have its stories.. (well, the stories might not be long!! :P)

As President for MASA, I've done my best, I did what I can and in conclusion, I achieved the MOST!! Having the biggest challenge of leading a whole team of newbies, I was amazed that all of them are so passionate in their duties and their willingness to work together. From then, I always set a target of building MASA to another level, at the end I always tell myself.. if i can, i want to do better than past years. Haha if Edward is reading this, sorry but really it's motivation for me. Well, at the end of it, I have a great year of having so many activities, having all the members participations and at the end, members gave me all the smiling and happy faces. I definitely is lucky to have this group of committee who was with me along the way.. thanks junda, khad, salina, shaun, alia, kay, mo, faizal, lynn, diane, han yuan, syreen and shuli.. you guys are the best.. i think this is like my 3rd time saying in public how wonderful people you all and i will definitely miss everyone.. haha.. yea.. i'm emo-ing but well.. it's like that i guess :P I will be the next Edward.. ahha.. the cannot let go president :P hahahaha..I will definitely keep the BIG PHOTO FRAME with me!! :P

In MASCA NSW, I'm glad I make many friends from the committee to MGM committee and performers.. I concluded that I actually expand my social circle to like 200% especially the Malay friends. What more, we went to Melb and won the cup back.. having my experience in Career Fair.. and most importantly the MGM was a BOMB!!! thanks everyone and I will definitely cherish the friendships I've made.. Thanks Mun, Ming, Mei, Erina, Matt, Yamud, Manfred and Joy.. Most importantly, some of you, I will still be working as a team in MASCA National..

In M-fest 2007, another highest challenge.. getting sponsorship and money for M-fest is NO EASY TASK!! Compare it back to my TBSSC years, getting sponsors are quite easy eventhough need to still persuade them. In Australia, haha.. it's more than that. Being thick-skinned is not enough.. ahaha.. Overall, it was another good weather for M-fest 2007.. overall good.. but still I think I did not do my best? haha.. well.. maybe it's my expectations of myself. Anyway, thanks to JX, Sunny, Jun Hui, Ming, Faisal and Zek.. thanks for tolerating my slow reply and delay jobs.. haha.. and another good year of M-fest experience.

So, see what happen when you have so many things in a year. 3 big Ms in a year. I actually couldn't sleep early even if I wanted cause I got so used to sleeping late doing things. 24 hours was usually used quite well for me and at the end.. NOW.. i got tired, doing nothing :P ahhaha..