Let's Roll

This is a phrase I constantly say when I'm about to go somewhere. If it sounds just a little familiar, you have probably heard it from a certain cartoon ;)

Didn't plan to talk about the new year so soon, but I won't be around on the 30th onwards. Going for trip to P.D. & Melaka with high school mates! It's been a while since I went for one, and the fact that I get to countdown to 2010 with them makes this trip even more meaningful :)

Year 2000 - 2009

This decade has been amazing. From finishing UPSR to all the years I spent at CHS then moving on to college and now university, just cool to see how much we have learned in 10 years!

I think it's safe to say all of us achieved substantial growth, not just physically, but also mentally, emotionally, spiritually. (gosh this sounds like a moral essay)

This decade has taught me to appreciate so many things.
Sure, there were bumps along the way, but I wouldn't change most of it.

I know this sounds so corny, but I believe the hardships in life define who we are. The good things in life doesn't change us, YES we enjoy it, but we take it for granted for the most part.
Conversely, it's the bad stuff, the shit that we have to put up with over and over again, THAT is what makes us grow, what makes us want to be better. In a way, it gives purpose to live.

OK I should stop with the philosophy....

Year 2010 & beyond

I'm excited for the future, nervous, but more excited. So many possibilities. The only thing that scares me is how quickly time passes, and how little I have achieved in 19 years. How many years do I have left, just what exactly do I want to do with my life? This is the big question I'm still seeking to answer.

On a lighter note, I hope everyone has a blessed 2010!!! I like new years becoz it's the perfect time to reflect on the past before given a chance to start over. Like hitting the refresh button and being presented with a new blank page!

I will be back on the 2th... As usual, my list of new year's resolution will follow.

Love :)

Jingle Jingle

1. A time to gather with loved ones.

2. The malls are packed, everywhere I turn I see green, red, white & hear familiar tunes.

3. It may just be me, but I feel people are nicer this time of year (generally that is).

4. And not forgetting the presents! :)

These are signs that tell me Christmas is here.
There's just something warm & fuzzy about this holiday.

Hope you have a splendid one!

Kylie Minogue - Santa Baby
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The Year In Music

2009!!!
Lots of happy, party upbeat tracks.
Conquered by Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Black Eyed Peas.
Rise of Taylor Swift, Pixie Lott & Little Boots. They are the ones to watch.

Let's relive some of the year's best...

I Gotta Feeling, monster feel good anthem, even my mum recognizes the beat!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFYivgUjB1A

P-p-p-oker Face! Doesn't get catchier than this. The scene where GaGa emerges from the pool gives me goose bumps... cool as hell!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkmllIoRySY

Single Ladies, put a ring on it... I knew this was BIG when I saw an African student singing and strutting it like Beyonce while I was doing Mufy at Sunway. I think the video made it such a hit!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1nixzYHDus

You Belong With Me.. Slightly corny, but I like music videos that tell a story. Not a fan of Taylor but many adore her.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Xj8RrIpiiQ

Hot N Cold... A song that fits right in the history of Pop, one of the gems of this decade, much like Kylie's Can't Get You Out Of My Head. Not to be forgotten anytime soon!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X75mry1LcFg

Heartless, a word some ppl use to describe Kanye. But this track deserves recognition, I especially like Kris Allen's rendition during American Idol. Kris made it cool.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGJGTdhbGEM

Gravity by Sara Bareilles, not a big hit like the rest but one of my personal favourites!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBiGrHc0Xy4


I really look forward to 2010, especially Kylie's 11th album!
Let's hope that our favourite artists will raise their games and be inspired to make sweet music :)

About Fast Food

The desire to blog is waning. Less to say these days.

I feel better I think. It varies actually. Sometimes after a meal I expect to feel sick, but nothing happens. Other times it's torture. Luckily it doesn't last long. Maybe 5 minutes?

Had fast food this morning. I know it's not an ideal breakfast, but I was forced into it. Not by anyone, but by the circumstances. There was nothing else there so it was either fried food or hunger.

Obviously fast food is popular, I understand the appeal. Anything fried tastes better rite? But I don't get why people go for it (including myself) even though they know it's UNHEALTHY especially when they have a CHOICE. You can go to a cafe or restaurant for better food.

Besides fast food isn't cheap these days... consider a set meal that comes with a tiny burger, over fried french fries with a little bit too much salt, and gosh soft drinks that's just filled with gas. You may as well pay a lil more somewhere else for a decent meal.

The only plus point I see about fast food is the convenience, the speed. After all it's FAST food. But once I waited in an A&W outlet for 20 minutes to get my onion rings.

Malaysians should eat healthier. Kids love their regular dose of McD & KFC. Perhaps the fast food culture should be revised. Implementing alternative choices to the menu would be nice, after all not everyone who walks into McDonalds wants to drink Pepsi. I think soft drinks should be minimized. Offer juices into value meals. I know currently you can pay an additional RM1 to change the drink, so why not offer something healthier in the first place! If ppl want soft drinks, make THEM pay an additional RM1 to deter the public from spoiling themselves.

And what's with fries nowadays? Almost always over fried, and too much salt! An over sensation for the tounge. Wouldn't it be nice if they offered mash or potato salad instead?

OK I know healthier choices require additional costs, but like I said, fast food is no longer cheap anyway.

Think about it. Wouldn't you like to see some changes?

That's It?

First time... getting admitted into a hospital.
First time... getting my hand poked by a painful needle multiple times into the veins.
First time... doing a procedure that required sedation.

Was freaking nervous moments before the endoscope. I knew it was a safe procedure, but it was the uncertainty that worried me. I'm a control freak, I panic when I'm unaware of the situation or when things go beyond my control. Felt helpless. My heart was thumping so hard and fast, couldn't calm down.

I always didn't get why some patients freak out before doing a procedure/surgery. Now I know. You have to experience it yourself to understand that sense of helplessness as you lie in bed waiting, not knowing what's to come.

By the time I was sedated... poof!!! I fell asleep and don't remember anything after that. When I woke up, it was over. No pain. Didn't feel anything at all.

OK.. so the endoscope confirmed what was wrong with my stomach. Erm I have GERD (Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease), a condition where the stomach acid flows back into the esophagus due to the weaken muscle that controls the opening of the stomach.

The scope found an ulcer at the opening of the stomach. Also, inside the stomach was red and had spots and this basically indicates infection. Guess what, my old friend H.pylori is still there! Once again tested positive for the bacteria. I almost can't believe that a bacteria can cause so much discomfort. I swear I thought it was something more severe or fatal like a tumour.

The doc convinced me that whatever I have is treatable. But there are certain things I cannot do. Can't drink coffee or tea, eat chocolate, lie down within 3 hours after eating, cannot bend over or lift heavy stuff after eating, basically cannot do anything that strains the abdomen physically, and that unfortunately includes heavy sports like tennis. No running and jumping around for me.

I'll work it out. Somehow.
Will take it easy for now.

P.S. I like the new Rihanna. Darker, stronger, edgier. Solid album, heavy beats.

Answers

Going to the medical centre today.

Not sure what to expect, not sure what to say.

I'm not sure if I'm sick, but I can definitely tell you I'm not healthy.

If something is killing me slowly, at least I want to know what IT is.
Even if it's bad, at least I deserve to know.

I need a physician who can tell me.
I'll do tests that can tell me.

All I want is answers.

Exclusive

Kylie's launching a digital download only live album of her show in New York and she is giving fans a free listen of the first half of the album on YouTube exclusively for 1 day only!

There's no way I'm missing this, listen to it while it's still available!!!



And check out this awesome new remix of 'Speakerphone' which is a bonus track in this new live album:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fl2MTCUDzmE

Long live Kylie!

Office Life & Results

Life as an employee is interesting.

I always hear how being a student is better than working. But I think I prefer working. Sure, the hours are long and tiring, you can't play or joke as much, but I just like it.

Maybe it's the initial excitement of venturing unfamiliar territory, or the fact that I'm a plain workaholic.

I like the office environment, I like having my own desk. I like dressing for work. I like sneaking to the pantry for a break and munching on the supply of biscuits and chocolate. I like going for lunch breaks with colleagues. I like the fact that I'm contributing.

I feel more mature. I feel more professional.
And this is only data entry.
I can't wait to experience real work related to food science and tech when I graduate!

I just like work. Sounds insane but it makes me feel good about myself. Tired body, dry eyes to the point of tearing, but satisfying.

I got so worked up about work I totally forgot that exam results were out! Yeah, since the last paper I never thought about results even once until I saw some Monash mates blog about it.

Was a little nervous to log in to see it, but hey I guess I always knew there was nothing to worry about. Not to sound snobby, but I mean you know how hard you studied and how you answered the paper, so the results shouldn't come as a big shock to you right?

The only flaw is with Bio. 1 mark away from HD. Just 1. Why didn't they just give it to me?
But I'm still happy and thankful, truly. Things could have gone a whole lot nastier.

OK, so life goes on...
1 more week of work, then I will chill for a while, celebrate Christmas and then we'll all be saying goodbye to 2009. Ah December........

Delayed

Today is supposed to be my first day of work, but I got another day off. Turns out it's tomorrow.

No matter, I had a decent day. Watched 2012, was actually nice! Several gripping moments, can't believe the lead character's family always narrowly escape death. Talk about luck.

I spent the remainder of the day at home watching dvd... Grey's Anatomy- season 5. There's just nothing else on TV that's as good as this. It's so good I actually believe the characters are real. Their lives are so compelling, the writers of the show did a fantastic job! I love every minute of it.

Yeah, I had a good time.

OK. Work starts tomorrow. For real.

Introducing 'Yhart Sale'

From now on, you can have a piece of me.
Nope, didn't enlist myself as an organ donor. Think again.

I have been working hard to make this happen, but now that the moment of revealing it is here, I'm tongue tied. Gee I wish I could come up with a more creative way to say it, but I'm too happy/excited/nervous/tired to construct witty sentences.

SO I'LL JUST GET TO THE POINT...

I'm starting a mini business. Yup, I'm selling my own art work, Yhart.
The profit from this project goes to charity.

THE REST you can read at my Yhart Sale blog:
http://yhartplace.blogspot.com/
THIS is where the magic happens.

I'm keeping a very open mind about this venture. So I won't blame you for thinking I've completely lost my mind.
Oh wait... come to think of it, I've always been crazy, and I'm sure you guys already know hahahaha.

So I hope you will support me.

I would like to thank every single person who has contributed to this project. Those who have inspired me to make art, those who I have invited to preview the Yhart Sale blog. I value your comments and suggestions. I made some changes, and I have a feeling more will come.
As stated in this blog's header, change is inevitable. I'm staying true to myself.

Thanks and love to you all. :)

Work Shoe Virgin

Today's my day off. Putting project aside for now.

Went to Jaya Jusco at 1U, it's their member day! Lots of stuff 70% off, totally worth it.
Seriously packed, everyone wants some. Was a bit taken back by the crowd, but i felt right at home minutes later.

Oh did I mention I'm working part time at an office for 2 weeks, beginning next Monday?
Yeah, I realized I have no work clothes, aside from the 1 formal shirt I wear for presentations.

SO today I covered myself from head to toe. Shirts, pants, shoes.

AND I have to say, I'm a total virgin when it comes to buying formal shoes. They all look the same to me- ugly! The front looks like the snout of a duck. In the end, I asked my mum to pick one coz I was lost in the sea of leather and skin. This almost never happens, me turning to my mum for fashion advice!!! What next, pigs flying in the air?

My style is more of casual, I have pretty much mastered the craft in the sense that I can tell what looks good and what doesn't. BUT formal wear is a totally different pond. I'm like a fish out of water.

And I wish I was thicker in the thighs and arms and chest. I realized I'm like a walking stick, the shirts and pants look baggy in me, even in the smallest size. So many DIRT CHEAP branded shirts, but not available in my size. I'm already trying my best to grow sideways, but it's just not happening. :(

At least this day is productive. Tomorrow the curtains will be pulled on my work, and on Friday the Wong siblings are off to Genting! Apparently there is new stuff to check out. Anyone wanna go meet me there? I'll buy McDonalds! :)

Life's Good.

I'm Lovin It

The holidays bring out the best in me.
I'm most productive, most creative and least whine-ish.

This past week has been like a whirlwind. Many things are happening, my eldest sister's wedding for one. A lot of smiling, photos.
And I'm super excited about my new project, I had trouble sleeping the day I came up with the idea. Currently I would say it's about 65% complete. I can't wait to announce and unveil my latest venture. I really hope the response will be positive.

Today I AM hell bent on playing Sims3. Been wanting to do it for days, but every time I switch on the computer, one thing leads to another and I end up working on something else.

Even though I'm as busy as I was during studying times, I'm truly savouring every moment of it. I don't mind getting hectic for doing things I love. It's totally different from the busy-ness that you get from piling assignments and assessments.


BYE for now, but COME BACK soon. For IT will be REVEALED soon!!!

Muahahahahaha

I shall not express too much joy becoz many are still having exams. If not mistaken, SPM & STPM is starting. I remember how gruelling SPM was. So many bloody papers. Such a long period. Thankfully the teachers at CHS do such a great job at prepping us.

Good Luck guys.

This is the first time I'm granted a long break, unless you count the months after I came back from NS waiting to enter college. My sisters have made a point that I should spend time wisely, perhaps a job or volunteering for some cause.

Anyone needs me? I'm up for volunteering. Usually I'm in a good mood during holidays, so a lot of things are negotiable. Gosh this sounds naughty.

Being the obsessive compulsive person that you all know I am, I have already begun planning my schedule for the next 3 months. It's a lot of fun to plan, I always try to fit in as many things as possible (some quite ridiculous), though some things never get done.

Don't have a concrete timetable yet, but roughly there will be:
1. TENNIS. lots of it. play till my hands and legs fall off.
2. A trip. Can't expect me to stay home only. Will go nuts.
3. Yhart. new inspiration. more insane than b4.
4. Hair... something radical. I'm thinking of either shaving my head or keeping it long.
5. A job. definitely. i'm on the hunt.
6. lastly : RELAX!! This is the whole point of holidays rite!!!


LET THE HOLIDAYS BEGIN! =)

This Day, That Day

I can never get enough of Natalie Imbruglia's vulnerability.... such intriguing music.

Last paper tomorrow, it's been so long i'm losing steam rapidly.

Just need to hang in there for another 24 hours.

I listen to this song during tough times.
I listen to this song after tough times. Even more meaningful.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8yw2Aa6ODw

Will listen to this again after my paper tomorrow! Come on Yoong Hsiang!

A celebration will follow. Muahahahahahahahahaha

Bad Romance

Already 5.5 million views in just 3 days. This is the power of Gaga.

Just watch it.



Freakiest Gaga video yet.

Last paper on Monday! Bio bio bio bio bio......

When life comes crashing

Or I should say when my laptop decides to crash on me... Basically things look grim.

Electronics/Technology is not my thing. If I were a character in Sims 3, "technophobe" would be one of my listed traits, among 'neurotic', 'over-emotional' and 'neat'.

Sigh.
Actually I don't feel too bad... becoz the important uni documents are all saved in my thumbdrive. Most music files I have copied into my mp3.

The most valuable data I would have lost is pictures... esp the 'Yhart' folder containing some memorable and new material. =(
Once art is lost, it is impossible to re-create. Even if I did try, it won't feel the same. It will be pseudo.

Another thing I'm gonna miss is all the programs! Sure they can be reinstalled, but gees it's gonna be a real pain to do it all again.
And all the settings that I have grown accustomed to... the little things...

Will have to start from scratch again.

MORAL of the story:

It's only when our luxuries have been stripped away that we realize how much we actually take for granted.
Everytime something is taken away from me, I realize what a moron I was for not appreciating it more before. We all experience this. But after some time, we tend to forget this reasoning and revert to being our ignorant, non-appreciative selves until something is taken away from us again. It's like a cycle. Right now I'm in the remorseful phase.


LESSON of the story
Guys, always back up your files regularly! Don't wait till something bad happens to do it.
And don't form an attachment to computers because eventually they will die on you.
It could happen sooner than you think.
So BEWARE... No, I mean BE AWARE! (not trying to scare you, just saying)

Gummy Bears and Pokemon

'Robot Chicken' makes the funniest videos... Remember the Star Wars video I posted some time ago?

Recently I saw these and couldn't stop laughing... esp the Gummy Bear one. I think I have a sadistic sense of humour. Absolutely hilarious. OK maybe a tad violent.

Be prepared for high pitch screams!

"I'm so happy coz I'm a gummy bear, gummy bear!"



"Pika pika pika..chu"

A - OKay

Phew... Chem paper turned out alright. Better than expected. =)

Now it's time to relax a lil b4 i start preparing for the next paper. Some sweet music will do the trick. Quite a lot of new songs lately.

Have u heard of Paloma Faith? Nice voice, something like Duffy and Amy Winehouse but more mainstream, in other words, easier on the ears.



Not sure if the "other person who took your heart away" is really a person, or referring to the city 'New York'. Some kind of metaphor perhaps. Interesting anyway.


Oh and then there is a new song from Lady Gaga... Slightly freaky song. Not sure what to say of it.


And if Bad Romance was freaky, the new song by Rihanna is eerie. 'Russian Roulette' I think is about a relationship where Rihanna's partner is tempting her to take a gun and pull the trigger. At the very end, there is a gunshot. Not sure who gets killed though. Suicide or homicide?



Anyway have a good weekend guys! =)

Staring Fear in the Eye

I'm so not supposed to be blogging now, but I just can't resist.

I'm just 2 hours away from my Chemistry exam!!!

And you know what's the scariest thing?
I'm actually freaking excited. NO, i'm not confident at all, chem remains my worst subject. Maybe it's the adrenaline, I can feel my heart pounding like it's about to pop out of my chest.

Never felt that way about an exam before. Usually it's just nerves, but now it's excitement. I think it's a response to sickness of studying, a self consoling mechanism by tricking my mind into believing that I'm ready, and wanting to get it over and done with.
After all I've been studying chemistry for days and I really just want to get on with it.

Something is seriously wrong with me. Can't believe I'm happy. Not sure if I will still feel that way when I see the paper. But right now all I feel like saying is "woooohoooooo!!!!!!"

Gosh I'm nuts.
Will update you on how things turn out later.

Dress Up

NO, not me. The only think I have been (a)dressing lately is my Chemistry notes. My mind is saturated with equations and concepts, I don't think I can study any better. There's like a hole in my head... the moment new stuff goes in, old stuff I read earlier comes right out.

Anyway some stars were in the Halloween spirit and were spotted over the weekend in some bizarre outfits...

Kylie and Fergie hand in hand =)

Jessica Alba as 'Dora the Explorer' LOL!

Michelle Obama

Heidi Klum and hubby Seal dressed as crows at their annual Halloween party

Mariah and Nick Cannon

My First Time......

It wouldn't be me if I didn't talked about it.

My first time...............(drum roll)........................................ in the Monash exam hall (lol)

OK actually this statement is incorrect, it's actually my second visit, but the last time was only for a small test, so it doesnt count.


Exams at Monash are quite different.

What intrigued me the most was the huge (and slightly overwhelming) number of ppl in the exam hall - most of which were not familiar faces. I quickly realized that several papers were conducted in the same hall at the same time. Strange. The only reason I can think of is the ease of supervision of invigilators.... something like killing 2 birds with 1 stone.

The person sitting on my left was taking another paper (not that I was peeking intentionally at her desk haha)

So yeah, I was a little shocked to be packed with so many other exam goers, it took me a while to really settle into my own paper.

Another difference I noticed was the amount of trust and maturity credited to students.
I remember in college the invigilators would treat us like kids and constantly remind (nag) us not to do this and that. But in university, students are treated like professionals. There is no nagging, just a gentle reminder. This I like.

Overall, my first paper turned out fine. There is 3 more to go, and I can only assume things are going to get better in terms of getting adjusted to this new exam environment. =)

"You are there"

Lovely unreleased ballad. Person who made this video is brilliant.

Kylie through the years.

MAXE (read backwards)

It's that time of the year. (OK I know I use this line way too often)

No, it's not the holidays just yet. There is a hurdle that us students have to get through this time of year.

There's no easy way out of it, unless ur a super genius or u bought the exam papers in advance.
I like to see exams as a mighty wall or some kind of obstacle that you have to overcome before you are able to enjoy the holidays at the finish line. It makes the holidays more meaningful, you savour it more after putting yourself through hell first.

So yeah, there's no other way. Just do it guys.

Best of luck, and as I like to say, it's time to kick exam ass.


Here's a motivation song that gets me going... "No work, all play, WHAT A MISTAKE!"

Silence

At this moment the world seems silent, even though the radio in my room is turned on. I can hear the sound of the swirling fan, but still a sense of quietness haunts me. This feeling terrifies me, for I don't want to end up falling into the void within me, engulfed by the deepest regions of my mind.

At this moment the things that I live for seem so small, so insignificant, that I begin questioning the purpose of my life. How shallow is the well that I have been drinking from. I never looked any further because my thirst has always been quenched. Only when the sun dries it out that I realize how naive I have been.

At this moment I should get some sleep, for pondering here right now ain't really a benefit. Over the years I have built a wall that surrounds me, strengthening it with what I call self belief. I guess this is a time where I need to draw from it, until I find the motivation again to break more of life's limits.


Good night.

Acoustic =)

Blogging from monash comp lab. Feels strange.

Kylie's mini US tour ended on a high note in NYC recently, and she took some time to record a short acoustic performance of Wow and Red Blooded Woman for her tour blog.

Absolutely love it =)

Celebrating M

She's been making music forever and now Madonna releases 'Celebration', a collection of some of her greatest hits.

Unfortunately 2 of my favourite Madonna tracks didn't make the cut. Both are from the 'American Life' album, which wasn't as well received due to the controversial and provocative nature of the content. Honestly I think these tracks are well produced, and she sounds great and raw compared to her other albums. What I like is the attitude, and freedom of expression!

So here are the 2 songs... Enjoy =)

Better Than Today

Kylie giving American fans a taste of a new song from her upcoming album. Really exciting stuff =)



And a funny video Kylie posted on her tour blog:

Storms

I don't know how it happened, but miraculously I got past one "storm", if you know what I mean. Been bothering me for days, and when it finally came down to it, I got the job done... somehow. Not sure bout the quality though.

Another "storm" is on its way very soon, with forecasts predicting that it will definitely hit me before 12 noon this Friday. Oh and then there's another one the following week. Guess I better keep my rain coat on.

Enough with the metaphors... Do u guys remember my Yhart and the whole Yhartxhibition Part 2 which I stopped talking about after some time?

Yeah halfway along the project I was out of inspiration and everything came to a halt.
I don't think I will ever be in the mood to finish it, but heck I feel like posting up the pieces that I did complete so that it doesn't go to waste.

As I mentioned before, the theme is Dreams (based on this performance):

BE WARNED: Some of the pieces are a little warped, so they might offend or challenge your artistic taste.

All of the pictures below are my original work, created using the program Paint.

CentreRealm

Colobongo

Contagious

Droplets

Flight Of The Damned

Freeflow

Gettograf

In Grasp

Millenia

Splativide

Hope you like it. This is really some of the more creative and "out there" stuff I have done.

Time to be strong

I seem to be headed towards a dead end.

So often I let laziness get the best of me. I'm in trouble now. And it's times like this that I really have to pull myself together and stay mentally strong.

I admit handling pressure is NOT something I do best. Somehow I always pull through in the end, though the process of getting there tends to be extremely gruelling.

Well at least I know it's not going to kill me. Just a hell lot of torture and agony that I need to bare with.

What doesn't kill you only makes you stronger, right? I just need to survive this, and hopefully it prepares me for tougher situations in the future.

Sorry

Ugh... I'm sorry about the previous post, this kind of attitude is off putting, and I have disgusted myself. But I hold on to the principle of not deleting posts, as what was said and done should not be taken back. Pretty or ugly - it's all part of my history now.

Anyway things have recovered today, and right now I should be focusing on completing my assignment. Wasted quite a lot of time, need to make the most of the remainder of my holiday.


Once again, I'm sorry.
Emotions are hard to control.

Anger

Sigh. What was supposed to be a day of fun turned completely wrong.
It's amazing how thing can change almost instantly.

This day sucks. I'm filled with rage. Can't seem to let it go.

Wasted valuable time. Nothing can be done to replace it.

All I can do is move on, but it's easier said than done.

Life hasn't been good lately.

Maria Maria

She has a long list of sponsors, most notably Nike and Canon.
Some of her ads are just cool. She makes tennis players look so good. =)

HoLiDaY

My favourite time of all. After weeks of craziness, finally there is a mid sem break.
Of course there is work to be done, but at least I can have some fun too =)
Wow I think this is my shortest post ever.

Rare appearance

Usually I would be sleeping at this hour for a weekday.

But everything has an exception i guess. Tomoro's morning lectures cancelled, so only need to be there at 1pm. It's actually quite peaceful after midnight, but I don't fancy staying up so often haha.

Anyway was looking at some trailers for the upcoming Diablo 3 game and it looks fantastic. Not sure when it will be released but I'm a fan of the Diablo franchise, so definitely gonna get it =)

Check it out. (WARNING: content might not be suitable for children!)



One of the character classes: Wizard


A recently announced class: Monk


Looks super cool! Can't wait to try it out!

Interesting

Wow this has turned out to be quite an interesting week. Interesting in a twisted way, due to the incident related to my maid on Sunday, and the fact that my sis and I both got quite ill the following day. Those things aside, it has been a good 4 day break.

Had a little gathering on Saturday to meet up with Huei Sing who is back for a break from studying in Japan. Japan sounds like a nice place, really should go visit someday. And thanks Huei Sing for the cute little souvenirs =)

Watched 2 movies this week, Where Got Ghost and Gamer. OK Where Got Ghost had some funny moments but overall was quite boring. Gamer was a little more entertaining, but i felt the plot didn't make much sense. Still prefer Orphan lol. Just love the way Esther talks.

And for the first time since entering Monash, i've never felt so free... to the extend of not knowing what to do. Usually will be rushing for assignments or reports and taking the rest of the time to catch up on lost sleep. But this week has been like a 180 turn, suddenly I have time to relax and do nothing- something which I used to be really good at doing haha.

Right now I'm just thankful for what I have. Certain events lately have made me appreciate life more. I hope u will too =)

Drama at Home

What a bad day for my family. Everyone is either stressed, worried or afraid.

Not sure if I should blog about it... I don't really know how I feel. It's a mixture of feelings. I guess stressed is the best word.

A day that started with mystery, then suspense, then investigation, then discovery, followed by confrontation, shock, denial, anger, tears, confusion, excuses, stress and finally a conclusion.

But I have a feeling the drama is not over completely.

Will just have to see.

Don't worry, all of us are not in physical danger... for now.

Gotta Love Kermit

Saw this comic strip on my sis' desktop, and I was laughing out loud (literally) for so long.

Seeing this reminds me of this... I'm sure I posted it b4. =) Lovely!

Gaga does it again

I hate to admit this, but Gaga just might be more outstanding than Kylie in many ways. But I still admire Kylie more, after all it's been years since I followed her, and the feeling just grows stronger every year.

Check out all the outfits that Gaga wore during the VMAs.


Then check out her over the top performance of Paparazzi, which is my favourite Gaga song. She can definitely sing. (Embedding disabled, hence the link) Watch it please!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAr7Z6ufcUE

She redefines art and the boundaries of music and performance. Let's face it, you gotta give it to her for not being afraid to be different, it takes guts to do what she did.

Things people do

Serena Williams outburst in the semi finals against Kim Clijsters. I watched it and was amazed with Serena's behaviour. Even though the foot fault shouldn't have been called, a professional athlete should never employ verbal abuse against an official no matter what. Serena crossed a line and it cost her the match. Now she is fined $10000.

Anyway congrats Kim Clijsters! Beat Caroline Wozniacki in a nerve filled final, but what an inspiring comeback story! After retiring for 2 years and having a baby, she still has the competitive fire in her. Possibly the fastest and best mover in the women's game. Just her third tournament this year and she wins BIG.

Oh and have u heard the news where Kanye West jumped on stage and took the mic from Taylor Swift when she was giving her acceptance speech in the VMAs? He was yapping about Taylor not deserving to win. Just rude and senseless.

Public figures ought to watch their actions. Ultimately bad choices only lead to self embarrassment.

Enough about that, time for more videos!!

The complete Chiggy Wiggy song:


And check out Nerina Pallot's "Real Late Starter". Cute video esp the shark as her manager.
She's currently working with Kylie on her upcoming album =)


I'm kinda a late starter too. Wish I could laze around all day.

Extreme Day

No, didn't do any amazing physical activity. No bungee jumping or sky diving, BUT the adrenaline was pumping.

Broke a personal record today.
Was rushing like crazy to finish Stats report for the group project since morning.

The deadline was 2pm.
Printed at 1.45pm.
Was not done editing till 1.59pm (time on my watch at least).
Ran to lecturer's office.
Guess what? I wasn't the only one there hahaha.

Phew... this was a close call.
Should have started earlier, but you know sometimes with GROUP work it's hard to have things done entirely your way. Requires compromise, tolerance. LOTS of it.

I know I'm obsessive when it comes to work, I know I can't expect my team mates to produce the same quality I desire.
If I could, I prefer to do everything on my own. But there's too much for one person to handle. Problem is, I tend to see the flaws in other ppl's work (don't get me wrong, I'm equally critical about my own work).

I realized I have trust issues. This stats project involves a lot of tabulation and analysis of numerical data. Because we were rushing, I didn't go through my team mates' data in detail. Usually I double check everything to get a peace of mind, so now I'm doubtful about the accuracy of the report.

Shit, I know I shouldn't doubt my friends. Sorry guys, I should give u all more credit and have faith in your work ethics.


OKAY enough of talk about work. So glad it's the weekend AGAIN!!! =)

Time goes by much faster when ur busy.
Have not been updating myself with the latest hits in a while. There were songs I heard on Hitz but didn't know which artist sang it until I you-tubed it moments ago.

Gotta love this. Funky tune by one funky lady. Not sure if 'Noisettes' is a band or just one singer.


Embedding of the Official MV has been disabled. Check it out at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qfmGokiPe8&feature=channel

Another song I like is 'Issues'. Didn't know it was by The Saturdays till now.

Once again embedding disabled, so check it out here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7T9vPJJpUAE


OK.. time to have some fun! But not too much, there's a mid sem test for Environmental Science on Monday. Like I said, work never stops!

In Pics: Kylie ahead of US tour

Couldn't resist posting these pics. Kylie at the launch of an addition to her 'Kylie at home' bed linen range. Just glowing.

And she's also launching her 1st men's fragrance, INVERSE this month. The print ad features none other than Andres Velencoso. Talk about mixing business with pleasure.

Finally

Phew... It's been a tiring week.

I feel so relieved right now, as though a heavy boulder has been lifted off my shoulders.

Sure the assignments will keep on coming, but after surviving this week I feel like I can do anything. I'm not afraid anymore. It's like I managed to cheat death hahaha.

Been out all day today. Went shopping with family, bought new tennis shoes coz existing one is falling apart. Had nice food too. A good way to relax after weeks of stress.

Great that Monday is a PH.
I'm sure we all don't mind a long weekend! =)

Get To Work Now

Seriously it's crunch time!!

I have been lazing around the entire weekend and I'm hating myself for it now. I know there's so much to do, yet I just can't get myself to do it.

As of right now, if I were to pause for a minute to think about the amount of work I have piled up, I could just die. So the ONLY thing I can do now is to work and make up for lost time.

I have to constantly remind myself to not look back or think about the stuff that's going to be due very soon. Just get to work boy!!!

Something tells me I'm not gonna get a lot of sleep for the next 3 days...

Chiggy Wiggy

Absolutely no idea what 'chiggy wiggy' means, but Kylie's recording for Bollywood film 'Blue' has finally been released! Or at least a teaser of it.

Quite cool... And the 2nd half where Akshay Kumar starts dancing is funny. After all it wouldn't be Bollywood if there were no cheesy dance routines =p

Alone

Been a week.
WARNING: This is one of those long posts filled with rambles.


Family out shopping, didn't join coz too tired. Plus there's replacement class tomorrow. Yes, on a SATURDAY.

Right now I'm alone at home and it's quiet. Usually I embrace the peacefulness of being on my own, it's a time where the mind is clear. But sometimes (like now) it can be scary too. Not that I'm afraid of being alone, but when I start thinking about certain stuff it gets all gloomy.

For instance, I do not know how I will survive the coming week. There is a major Bio essay due next Friday and I have not started. Just thinking about the work load terrifies me. For the past few weeks I have been complaining about stress and fatigue, but now it's just FEAR.

Been struggling with assignments mostly becoz I'm always in doubt. Uni work is different. There is no such thing as spoon feeding, all answers have to searched on your own. So I feel unsure of what to write, whether it's correct or absolute rubbish . When I approach lecturers they will usually reply with a "What do you think?" or "I cannot tell you the answer". How am I supposed to produce quality work if I can't even get confirmation of whether I'm on the right track or not...

I know we are encouraged to solve problems through critical thinking and research, but giving more guidance wouldn't hurt right? Sometimes telling students the answers may not be a bad thing if it helps us understand the knowledge or concept better, rather than leaving us confused and we end up submitting low standard, ridiculously crafted work. Making students work their butts off to earn marks may just have backfired, becoz the frustration of being unable to meet standards cause us to throw in the towel. This is what's happening to me. Most of the time, I end up saying "To the hell with it, just write whatever lah!".

I believe life isn't about studies and work. Being in the moment and truly enjoying life is more important, whatever "enjoying life" means to each of us. I want to enjoy life, but with this crazy work load it's just not possible.


Enough of talking about work, it only makes me more miserable.

Went to watch The Proposal today to relax a bit. Nice, had some really funny moments. I mentioned in fb and twitter that I watched Orphan recently. This is quite a good horror movie. No supernatural element but still thrilling. The best part is Esther's secret which is only revealed at the end of the show. Hehehe go watch it to find out, I guarantee it will surprise you! Hey and I heard Up is worth watching too, had good reviews... Anyone?

Oh I bought a book today. Some of you know I really don't like reading books coz I lack the patience to sit and stare at words for long durations. Not to mention getting stiff neck. But today I found a book at Borders that I actually want to read. It's called "Winning Ugly" by Brad Gilbert & Steve Jamison. It's about the mental aspect of tennis and how to be a better match player. But it's not written like typical guide books that I have seen. This is more like the author (former player and currently a coach) telling a story and sharing his experiences in a witty, entertaining and slightly humorous manner. It's more like reading a novel than a manual.

Alright it's time to go, till next time. Hope I can finish my work.

It Must Be Love

Final slam of the year, the US Open is coming soon!
This year they have launched a range of 30 second 'It Must Be Love' ads featuring some of the stars on tour.

Here are some nice ones:

Boiling point

Yeah blood pressure is definitely on the rise.

I can't believe it. Here I am again rushing to finish reports and assignments. I'm typing this as my Chem report is printing.
And it's not because I have been slacking off. FYI I have been working so diligently for days and yet the work is still not done. Either I have poor work efficiency OR there simply is too much f**king work to complete.

Normally I set a bar for myself, the work that I produce has to be of a certain quality before I submit it. But now I couldn't care about perfection anymore, as there is no time. Just finishing is an accomplishment. As soon as one is over, focus has to be placed on another.

I'm trying super hard to stay positive and laugh about the stressful moments and just move on and stop thinking about exhaustion. But I'm not a brick wall. Eventually I will crack.......

Back to work.

Comebacks

This is a tennis post. Have not done one in a while.
Have not watched much lately. Have not played much as well.

But this morning I saw the Nadal - Del Potro match at the Rogers Cup in Montreal. Nadal lost 7-6, 6-1. He made many mistakes and was outplayed. Del Potro was serving well.

But you have to cut Nadal some slack, after all it's his first tournament since the French Open in May. Much has change. He was unable to defend his Wimbledon crown and subsequently lost the World No.1 ranking to Federer.

Maria Sharapova is also making a comeback, with decent results even though she's still not near her best, especially the serve. If u heard Kim Clijsters is also back on tour, playing in Cincinnati after retiring 2 years ago. She defeated a number of top players this week before losing to No.1 Safina.

Comebacks are never easy, otherwise it wouldn't be called a COME BACK rite? Being out and down for some time means it will take lots of effort to get back to where you once were.
But it's really inspiring to see some of my favourite players so determined to get back on top.

Makes me wanna try even harder =)

Stretched but not broken

Wow I'm really starting to appreciate the weekends. It's the only time to catch up on lost sleep haha.

Just submitted Stats assignment today. Was hectic coz Chem and Bio report also due today. But I'm proud to say I handed in my Stats assignment one and a half hours before the deadline. Phew, just enough time to take a sigh of relief.

Coming up next is a killer Environmental Science essay due in exactly one week.

I've never worked so hard in my life as a student.

The funny thing is I'm actually starting to enjoy it. OK, maybe 'enjoy' is not the right word, but I'm definitely getting used to handling assignments. The whole rush of trying to get the job done is actually exciting, and the satisfaction you get when it's finally done is so rewarding!

My only complain is that some days I get too tired, then my body starts feeling sick and sore. Gosh I'm like an old man. Hahaha what to do, I NEED plenty of sleep to function optimally.

But right now it's game time, going to play Sims 3 hehe (have not played in 3 weeks!!) Bye =)

Nineteen

First of all,
thanks for the b*day wishes everyone, whether from fb, sms, msn, etc. It was nice!!!

Wow I'm 19! My last year as a TEENager. I still feel young, but in terms of personal growth I think we have come a long way. It's natural. Just last week I was looking back at my high school days coz my juniors had AGM recently, I realized I've changed mentally since going to college and being away from the confined world of public schools. Oh and being able to drive is certainly a liberty.
Right now I'm capable of making decisions for myself, something I was probably hesitant to do 2 years ago.

Actually turning 19 seems no big deal compared to the big 18, where we officially turn legal and stuff. Now it's just like a confirmation that we're definitely legal hahaha =P

Birthday on a Sunday is pretty relaxing. Things were done a little differently this year.
For instance, my birthday was also Guan Yin Dan, so we went to the temple for prayers & blessings.
I had fancy Thai food with family. Something different.
Of course I had giant Birthday Milk Tea at Wong Kok. =)
And instead of buying a whole cake, we bought 2 slices (coz we were so full), which was simple but nice.


You know what's my favourite part of birthdays?
It's the wish you get to make before blowing out the candles. I always believed wishes made on birthdays are more likely to come true. But have to make realistic wishes lah! Don't waste it, coz it's only once a year!

=)

Malu-fied

Today I embarrassed myself during Chemistry tutorial. Feel like digging a hole and putting my head in it.

We had assessment, so the tutor would randomly select people to answer questions. If your name is called, u have to write your answers on the whiteboard, then present it to the whole class. Today was our very first graded assessment, and I was unlucky enough to be called for a question which I didn't know the answer to.

They were 6 questions, I could solve the first 5. So when the tutor was about to call someone out for the last question, I was praying so hard not to be called.

Then shit happened. Yeah when I heard my name, I said "Shit" so loud that the entire class heard.

So I went to the whiteboard, tried my best to interpret the question and JUST wrote what I THOUGHT was the answer. I crapped my way through.

It was horrible (and hilarious actually). Especially for Chemistry, we have classes with the Engineering students. So I made myself look like a fool in front of strangers. Talk about an embarrassing first impression.

After I presented, the tutor said my answers were wrong and he told us to read the question carefully and that if we answered like this in the exam it would be a disaster.
Yup, so my answers were disastrous.

At least it's over. Now that I have been called, I can relax for a while b4 I get called again. But seriously, I don't enjoy Chem tutorial. Way to stressful.... and malu-fying. =P

Of "weak" moments & the "real" world

Sorry about the previous post.
I can imagine u guys rolling your eyes after reading, and thinking "WTF!! Not again? What's wrong with him? Get a grip."

Haha what can I say... Had one of those "weak moments". I can't really control when it comes. Was just awfully tired from a long day + feeling sick. (Oops I'm whining again)

Anyway things look better today. I realized the key to dealing with a killer work load is time management. And by time management I mean cancelling out most of the fun and relaxing activities from my schedule (boohoo!!!).
I guess this is what you call the real world. I need to get over the clinging holiday-easy-life spirit and just bring myself to sit and work. Once I get the momentum going, things should be easier. Fingers crossed.

And guys if ur feeling stressed out, turn to music for relief. It definitely works for me =)

Low

I feel quite hot right now. Literally.

Possibly from a lack of rest and self induced stress.

Really bad time to fall sick. Online quizzes to do, tutorials to prepare, practical reports to write, one 400 word essay to write, one Stats individual assignment, and one Stats group assignment.

Just looking at this to-do list makes me shiver.
Honestly I don't know how I'm gonna get through this.

Btw field trip was alright, saw some cool organisms. Went to Kelana Jaya lake, and a forest and river in Gombak. Did you know water snail eggs are bright pink in colour?


I feel drained. Will someone give me the energy to work please...

WORK!!!

Yay August is here. My favourite month. Think you know why =p


Only the 2nd week at Monash and I'm overwhelmed. Was taking things too lightly before, so this week I received a good smack in the face.

Definitely some stressful moments.
For instance, attending a Chemistry tutorial and not knowing the answers to 80% of the questions discussed. Worst part is everyone else seems to understand. Bunch of smart a$$es.

Oh and Biology practical on Friday lasted 3 hours. That's just the experiment. Then we had to finish the report and submit by 5pm. I spent another 3 hours writing the report (inclusive of lunch break). Not typical reports like the ones I did in CHS or Mufy. This is like 5 times tougher.

Really had to grind my brain to answer the list of daunting questions. Not to mention that we have to be careful of plagiarism, meaning we can't share answers with classmates.

Probably will get a horrible score for the report. Wrote a load of crap. I think my brain is not ready for such stimulating analytical activity yet. Especially after the month long break where my brain switched to 'dumb mode' and left me for vacation.


The pressure comes continuously. Everyday there are things to prepare, stuff to read, deadlines to look out for. Not kidding.

OH there's a field trip tomoro for the Environmental Science unit. We are going to study different environments, including a lake, river and forest. Should be fun. Will update on that. =)

Forwarded

Read an interesting post that I would like to share (without permission, hope my sis doesn't mind).

A look at the H1N1 situation from a doc's P.O.V.

http://twotwoeight.wordpress.com/

More complicated than you think.
Much to consider.

More Little Boots

Definitely an artist to watch.

New single - Remedy.
Slightly cheezy but hey it's fun dance pop.

She looks like Taylor Swift and sounds like Gaga in this song.
Pretty hot combination if u ask me =)

Good Times

Wow this match up between Maria and Justine is even better than the previous one I posted.

2008 Australian Open Quarter Finals
I couldn't watch this live coz I was "serving my country" a.k.a. NS at that time.
So thank god for YouTube.

Maria's best match performance to date.



This video is the classic example of what I try to emulate in every match I play. Not going for much fancy variety (partly becoz I don't have the chops). Just clear cut hitting, topspin, almost always from the baseline, deep, side to side, based on a simple game plan.

If you have played with me, I'm sure you noticed the resemblance in my game to Maria's. (Yes I might be a lil' of a copycat)
Everything from the O.C.D. like repetition of routines to the cold stare and generally unfriendly demeanour. Oh not forgetting the noise making department. =P

I do apologize if the noise has ever caused annoyance to fellow players, BUT it's done for a purpose and certainly NEVER intended to offend or disrupt opponents.
Frankly I see no problems with it. =)

As for the whole frosty attitude, I believe it has to do with competitiveness. I realize I really hate to lose, which is why I fight for every point. And it's hard to smile or even speak to your opponent when you're trying to focus and there is so much pressure and tension.

I would like to call this my "on court alter ego". The moment the match is over, I switch back to being me. I have never once felt hatred towards the ppl I played with, it's just that during the match I'm mean and will try to destroy them. Not them as in the person, but them as in the player on the opposite side of the net.


You might think I'm psychotic after reading this. Don't worry coz I think so too hahaha =)

Paparazzi

Good morning! Rare to be blogging at this time of day.

Attended a lecture at 8. Had to crawl out of bed. Still sleepy now.
Later going for another double sports outing. Hope I'm up for it.

As u probably know, I love Gaga. Almost (but not) as much as Kylie.
Paparazzi is a great track, addictive.

If ur free watch the full length video. It's about 7 minutes long. But interesting.
Once again Gaga leads the department of being different. She copies no one. Everything about her is fresh.

And I like fresh =)

Brag

Generally I don't talk boastfully about myself or even other ppl, but I'm so excited to share this with you. So just allow a little bragging =)

Wasn't feeling cheerful for the past couple of days, so during last nite's tennis lesson I wanted to vent out some frustration. You know, lashing out at the ball.

Surprisingly that didn't happen. In fact I was relaxed and focused. Playing with an authority that was lost for quite a while. I think watching the video in my previous post inspired me to play with discipline.

Guess I'm saying I'm playing quality tennis again. I didn't realize it until I got home and started thinking about the drills and games that we did.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not showing off. I just want to share this joyful moment with u. =)
It's NOT that I'm playing at a fantastically mind blowing level, BUT for my standards, I'm playing top stuff. It's a personal best.

It's hard to explain, but I believe the ONLY person who can accurately judge our performance in whatever we do is OURSELVES. Other ppl including pros may have a lot to say, some of it are definitely true, however at the end of the day they are not us. They don't know what we go through, what goes on inside our heads.

So yeah, I know I felt pretty damn good on the court last nite =) =) =)


BTW I'm officially back in happy & healthy terms. No more bothers (for now) ;)

Remedy

A few things I like to do when feeling blue...

1. Eat, indulge.
Checked.

2. Music. There's a song for every situation.
Checked.

3. Tennis.
Er half checked.

Possibly playing tomoro but before that I'll just have to settle with watching tennis.
Watching a good match filled with vicious hitting and long rallies helps me let off some steam.

2 players I like very much. It gets intense towards the end.

The day I overslept

It only happens like... once or twice a year, and I picked the first day of my undergraduate studies to oversleep. Almost had a heart attack when I saw the time. But it's amazing how fast I can get ready, skipped breakfast though. In the end I made it with 5 minutes to spare haha =P

Lecturers are alright. My favourite has to be Intro to Statistical Reasoning. Dr.Chua reminds me of a friendly grandfather, he seems really chill so I have a feeling classes are gonna be relaxing. =)

This sem shouldn't be too stressful. Just need to stay consistent and try to avoid last minute work, even though it's almost like an inherited trait that I share with my siblings =P

_ _ _ _ _

Oh and on another note I just discovered something minutes ago.
I guess u can say the truth was revealed in an unpleasant way.
At least now I know and that's better than staying blinded.
God do I feel stupid, naive.
Be careful who you trust.

I'm fine.

New In Town

Well not exactly a new town, but I am approaching a new environment so I guess it still applies.

And yes, I know I hav a slightly strange taste in music.

Little boots - dubbed the next Kylie by some. Not really in my opinion =P

Journey Continues

(Sigh. It's not easy coming up with blog post titles. Sorry for this horrible one)

Anyway orientation week is over. To be honest nothing much happened.

The first day was welcome speeches by important ppl.

The second day was course briefing, library orientation & campus tour. What I love most about the Monash library is u can bring yr bag in. Unlike Sunway library. The campus is pretty huge. Can get tired walking around the compound. The campus is modern looking, the labs are way better than the ones at Sunway. Has lots of cool equipment. Can't wait to get my hands on those hehehe =)

My timetable for this semester is alright. An average day is from 9 to 2. Except for Monday which ends at 5 =(. But I guess it isn't that bad.

Played badminton & tennis with the gang today. Even met someone new. Body breaking apart now.
Then we went for dinner at Sushi Zanmai at 1U.
Wow I'm amazed my friends can REALLY eat. It was so fun to see the food coming one after another. Eating good food is truly a pleasure for us =)

Hence I'm happy I'm pursuing a degree in Food Science & Technology. The orientation week has really enforced my decision to choose this course. This is what I want. It feels right.

Here we go

Time seems to pass by a gazillion times faster during the holidays. Or whenever you're having a blast.

Tomorrow is THE day. A new chapter in my life.... yadee yadee yadaa...... (I could go on, but I doubt u wanna hear those corny lines)

The first week should be a chilling time. Orientation.
I will try to get 'oriented' towards uni life. ;)

OK I'm ready.
Excited. A little nervous. But more excited.
Hope I make a good first impression. In my book first impressions count quite a lot.
Wish me luck. =)

Can't speak Spanish

Before that, something amazing happened today.
It's difficult to explain but I'll try.

The strap of my Adidas bag (the stringy thing that we use to adjust the length of the strap) got caught up in one of the roller wheels of my desk chair. U understand? So I tried really hard to pull it out all day, eventually I gave up. Tangled nastily. It seemed like my only option was to cut the strap into 2.

For no apparent reason I sat on the floor holding the bag, closed my eyes, saying in my heart

"If there really is a god out there, please give me the strength to pull the strap out of the roller."

After that I tried again and what do you know, the strap came out, in one complete piece. No damage.

Call me superstitious or crazy, but it felt like a miracle at that instant. Plus I'm not that religious. This has restored and strengthened my faith that there truly is a greater power out there watching over us.
Super cool.

Anyway, Kylie is looking great lately. She performed at MTV Day 2009 in Spain recently. Her skin is glowing. Seriously.
She performed a duet with a famous Spanish artist. NO CLUE what the song is about, but I appreciate her effort in learning Spanish lyrics. =)