咪，
外面呼呼哈哈的, 忘了今天是星期四, Party Night。 乘我房友也回家了，自己一个人安安静静地写我来到美国后，给您完整的一封信。
不知不觉，都快近三个月了。
常常在网上和您对话，让我在烦忙的时间表内，抽空得知家里的近况。您让我放心了，因为我知道您好，爸爸好，四个弟弟也不错。
近来，教授们都在给学生们测验。我在短短的两个星期就得应付三科的考试。但是，我还可以说应付得来。下个星期开始，还有一两个测验。可是，不知道为什么，我反而觉得这样的生活比较充实，大概是因为我没什么时间去浪费吧。
星期三所考的测验也得到分数了，是12.5/15。差了一点点，因为上一次我得了14/15。接下来的我可要更加的努力才行。
写到这儿，我已经不知道该写什么啦。反正我们隔离就只有一乘飞机那么近，我也不该写得那么感人肺腑。哈哈。我想，今天是美好的一天。虽然今早因为课取消了，我有些不甘，但从下午到现在，感觉还不错的。感谢上帝对我的照顾，祂让我在不甘时感到关怀。祂通过不同的人和事物告诉我生命里可贵的一面。
生活，既然生存下来了，就要好好的活出一个春天来，虽然夏天，秋天和冬天都有它们各自灿烂的一幕。我十分，万分相信，生活是可以非常有意义的。很多时候，我们会被“生活”给击败。我们常常会是为了生活而生活。但，神制造我们的时候，同时给了我们每个人自己的生存意义。我认为，人，不是因为意外而出现在这个世界里。我们都是在千百万个精子细胞内，被选中，而且被受孕的一个。
停一停，想一想，为什么会是我被“中选”，而不是那其他和我一样游过来的千百万个呢？答案就是那么简单，因为神选了你。所以，我们是有一定的生存价值。那既然我们是有一定的价值，我们就得活出那神已经为我们铺好生命路线。很多人不敢去面对生活，大概是因为他们不肯定那种生活是不是他们应该走的路。
我想告诉您，不管生活是好是坏，都是一种测验。如果这一次跌到了，那就站回起来，再次走得比之前更好。如果觉得生活很闷，天天都是重复的“时间表”，那您可以试一试学习新的东西。正所谓：“活到老，学到老”。反正，您一点也不老。学一些自己喜欢的，电脑，英文，都是不难的东西，因为我相信，能够把五个男孩带大，没东西可以难倒您啦。
如果我让您流泪，对不起，因为这是神要我对你所说的一些话。妈，别太担心我一个人在美国的生活。因为一直以来，我都不是一个人的。神从一开始到现在，都在我四周围。祂是我的好朋友，因为无论是什么事情，祂都听我说，开心的，生气的，疲倦的，不爽的，担心的，祂都听我说，就像我们在网上聊天一样，只是我对祂交谈的方式是通过祈祷。
我好像说得太多了。自从Form5以后我都没用华语写那么多了。累了。
谢谢您成为了我生命里的天使。
好啦，祝,
身体健康
青春美丽（开心啦？）
阿杰
Bookworm, finds it cool.
2 tests + 2 texts = me (exactly like what is shown in the lovely picture above)
I am amazed by the limitation that I've broken through recently. I am just so not me, compared to the time when I was still in SEGi Subang. I missed the time when I had so much fun watching movies, window shopping, lunch-ing and dining at Sunway Pyramid, hanging out with people I care, so much Fun.
Right now, I am stuck within the campus, surrounded by the many buildings that are starting to look familiar to me, feeling bored. All I see, everyday single day, are people that I know, as well as people that I have seen them so many times but never uttered a word. One thing that is new to me, everyday, is the brand new pages of the gigantic textbooks. The Dynamics of Mass Communication, 10th edition, Berk's Child Development, bla bla bla, I love you all =.= so much.
Alright, enough ranting. I still love my life. Good luck for my tests tomorrow.
Been There, Done That.
For this Fall break, I followed Chi Alpha to their annual fall retreat. It was held in Camp Arrowhead in Deerwood, Minnesota. It is a christian campground. A nice and comfy place to stay.
Our first stop before we reach the campsite was in McDonald's. This is my first time eating at McDonald's restaurant after arriving here for 2 months. I love the McCafe, nice one. I tried something that is not on M'sia McD menu, Mushroom Swiss beef burger. And the burger size is giant.
During the free time, I enjoyed outdoor photography.
Jasmine, Ally and I
You know what is backstabbing? This is back fire!
The Paintball Die Hard squad.
Me and Dr. Amy Anderson from the North Central University. She was the speaker for the retreat and she shared her Biblical Literacy Project with us. It was so much for me because I have never tried "criticizing" the Bible. I learned so much from her. I love the way she says that "What the Bible is concerned, is the reliability in witness". After all, I find that there's a lot for me to learn in Christianity. I had a slight tendency to study in the Theology school, omg!
These are the African friends who taught me French. Salut!
Boys! We acted crazy. Don't mind us.
Overall, I really enjoyed being in this retreat and no regrets from paying 30 bucks to learn so much here!
Please find more pictures here!
Another day for me to rest, then I shall reactivate my study mode.
Just so Amazing!
Wow! This is the "magic" of video editing.
Micheal Jackson Medley
Micheal Jackson Medley
The singer is Sam Tsui and the one who made the video is Kurt Schneider. Check put their interview on Bonnie Hunt Show, here.
*Ok, now we have some ideas for BB pesta 2010. Hmm...*
Enjoy!
I've Finally Found This!
Both my bosses / Lieutenant Officers from 1stKL BB Company got married last 3 weeks!
More photos, click here.
More photos, click here.
I know this entry is a bit late, but I just got this photo from Jen Ric's FB. I really wish I was there during the ceremony. The bride, Ms Jennifer (Now, Mrs. Yee) is the BB Junior Section head, a.k.a my direct boss. Her new hubby, Mr. Yee was the former OIC, as well as the deputy captain for 1stKL bere he headed to Shanghai 2 or 3 years back for working purpose and returned recently. I remembered the days he offered to fetch my bros and I home for school when my parents were busy. I am so so glad that both of them got together. May our gracious God bless your life from now on as both of you live as husband and wife!
(I asked Mrs Yee how the ceremony went, she told me that it was FUN. How playful my boss is!)
My 1st Malaysian Night in SCSU
October 17, 2009 - Malaysian Night, organized by Malaysian Students Association (MSA)
Credits to Hua Hong Gan for Photography.
It was quite a blast. I did not expect this many guests last night. When I was helping out at the ticketing, I questioned the seniors whether the previous M'sian Nitghts were huge, they said most of the guest are walked in guests. I finally see it. I remembered only 100++ tickets were sold on before the event starts. On the day itself, walk in guests takes up another 50% of the whole ticket sale.
I helped out as a volunteer doing miscellaneous works. I was there the night before to help with the preparation, decorations and cutting some paper crafts. The next morning, I was summoned by the MSA chair to practice the Bamboo dance (I was holding the bamboo, lol, not dancing). Then, I never left the ballroom since 1030am till the end of the show, at 10 something.
Overall, I can see the effort put in by the M'sian students and also the volunteers. There were on 30 plus M'sian and some were not participating in this event. However, the seniors never got too disappointed with the manpower we had. I really salute them for most of the performances were presented by themselves. Each one of them were at least involved in 2 performances. Kudos, seniors!
I helped putting up the flags. Hua Hong and I had a fun time guessing the famous food in each state. One of the lamest one was: "...stop hanging the flag, I can smell Laksa already.." And we were under the Penang state flag.
We served M'sian food last night! I only remembered curry chicken as I don't have a chance to enjoy the food very much.
Event started with a traditional costume fashion show.
Senior - TaZhi Ong. This was stunning. We never saw him up the stage during the practice! Elegant-nyaa.
Emcees of the night. We had non-Malaysian as our hosts.
Lighting ceremony. It was in conjunction with the Deepavali festival.
Left to Right: Mr. Potter (SCSU President), Yong Heng Lee (MSA Chair), MSA Acting advisor, Rep from Chicago Malaysian Student Department.
Indian Dance by Karthiga.
Modern dance by the seniors, all boys.
Not bad!
Chinese Fan dance.
Kak YiLing! Malay Traditional Dance.
Ong is on stage again! Never expected. He made the audiences high.
Final performance, 24 season drums. Very dramatic, though.
So this is it. My experience of Malaysian Night.
Cheers!
Credits to Hua Hong Gan for Photography.
It was quite a blast. I did not expect this many guests last night. When I was helping out at the ticketing, I questioned the seniors whether the previous M'sian Nitghts were huge, they said most of the guest are walked in guests. I finally see it. I remembered only 100++ tickets were sold on before the event starts. On the day itself, walk in guests takes up another 50% of the whole ticket sale.
I helped out as a volunteer doing miscellaneous works. I was there the night before to help with the preparation, decorations and cutting some paper crafts. The next morning, I was summoned by the MSA chair to practice the Bamboo dance (I was holding the bamboo, lol, not dancing). Then, I never left the ballroom since 1030am till the end of the show, at 10 something.
Overall, I can see the effort put in by the M'sian students and also the volunteers. There were on 30 plus M'sian and some were not participating in this event. However, the seniors never got too disappointed with the manpower we had. I really salute them for most of the performances were presented by themselves. Each one of them were at least involved in 2 performances. Kudos, seniors!
I helped putting up the flags. Hua Hong and I had a fun time guessing the famous food in each state. One of the lamest one was: "...stop hanging the flag, I can smell Laksa already.." And we were under the Penang state flag.
We served M'sian food last night! I only remembered curry chicken as I don't have a chance to enjoy the food very much.
Event started with a traditional costume fashion show.
Senior - TaZhi Ong. This was stunning. We never saw him up the stage during the practice! Elegant-nyaa.
Emcees of the night. We had non-Malaysian as our hosts.
Lighting ceremony. It was in conjunction with the Deepavali festival.
Left to Right: Mr. Potter (SCSU President), Yong Heng Lee (MSA Chair), MSA Acting advisor, Rep from Chicago Malaysian Student Department.
Indian Dance by Karthiga.
Modern dance by the seniors, all boys.
Not bad!
Chinese Fan dance.
Kak YiLing! Malay Traditional Dance.
Ong is on stage again! Never expected. He made the audiences high.
Final performance, 24 season drums. Very dramatic, though.
So this is it. My experience of Malaysian Night.
Unfortunately, a lot of the seniors are graduating. I am very afraid that we will have to take up this task on our own next year. Hope that more M'sian will come to SCSU! Haha, FYI, Malaysian Nights are held annually during the Fall semester.
Michael Jackson Nominated at American Music Awards
Woohoo! Now that’s something! MJ receiving 5 nominations at the American music awards. How come? Well these awards are based mostly on the radio play and the sales rather than new material. And since MJ’s death, we all know, heard, read that he broke numerous records in sales, radio playing and downloading. So he got: Artist of the year Favorite Soul/R'n'B album of the year Favorite pop/rock
Halloween II ROCKS! You don’t!
I just saw yesterday Halloween II with one of my awesome pals Sam. I have to say this! Rob Zombie fucking rocks!! Although the movie is far from flawless he has balls to make the moves that would have left other directors wondering. First, he has a solid cast. From Malcom McDowel to Brad Dourif, almost everybody supports the movie really well. I have to say, the lead actress has evolved since the
While clearing up my documents...
I found this, our practice for the song we performed in RevoParty, the very first concert that Christian Fellowships from Segi Subang and Segi KD came up with together.
By the way, it is SCSU Malaysian Night this coming Saturday. If you are from SCSU, do come and join us! Malaysian Food! and some nice performance. For tickets, please look for me!
Put up by the Malaysian Students Association
Sandra, Terrence, Ms Jaime and myself
Please ignore my perasan-ness.
By the way, it is SCSU Malaysian Night this coming Saturday. If you are from SCSU, do come and join us! Malaysian Food! and some nice performance. For tickets, please look for me!
Put up by the Malaysian Students Association
Feeling stress again
Had tried and tried to change the layout of my blog. Tried out 4 different themes, but none suits the interface that I want. Some can't accommodate the bloglist, some the chatter box, some, haih, just forget it. I ended up choosing a simple theme from blogger.com. Bare with it while I try to look for better layout in the web.
Suddenly the stress for study just came back, after I had a 2-week-long honeymoon. I had been playing restaurant city these 2 weeks, due to the lack of study work load. But, a list of test is coming up, starting from next week!
Next Tuesday - Cognitive Psychology Test 2; Cognitive Psychology Lab 2 due; Child Psychology Issues presentation.
Next, next Monday - Information Media Personal Webpage assignment due
Next, next Wednesday - Intro to Mass Comm Test 2
There you go, October.
Suddenly the stress for study just came back, after I had a 2-week-long honeymoon. I had been playing restaurant city these 2 weeks, due to the lack of study work load. But, a list of test is coming up, starting from next week!
Next Tuesday - Cognitive Psychology Test 2; Cognitive Psychology Lab 2 due; Child Psychology Issues presentation.
Next, next Monday - Information Media Personal Webpage assignment due
Next, next Wednesday - Intro to Mass Comm Test 2
There you go, October.
Atwood After Dark
I just want to remember today:
-That I've seen snow, live, for the first time in my life.
-That I've attended Atwood After Dark program, and for the first time enjoyed myself so much!
Well, before that I want to tell what happened on Thursday too: Homecoming week: Blizzard Shack!
I can't believe my eyes, they actually set this up right in front of my class building. A Ferris Wheel!
And for today, I decided to join the Atwood After Dark activity (9pm to 1am in Atwood Memorial Center).
Some of the activities that I've done:
-Stuff-A-Husky
-Galactic Bowling
-Pool
-Badge
-Horse Carriage (in the snow!)
I did Stuff-A-Husky, in which supposedly cost $10, now free if DIY.
The best part of Atwood After Dark is that everything is FREE. I enjoyed really much in the horse carriage with the beautiful snow outside. We took a detour around the campus, and it was just awesome.
Malaysians in the snow.
I am just so overjoy today! Looking forward to next month's program! I am kinda into this homecoming week already. =)
-That I've seen snow, live, for the first time in my life.
-That I've attended Atwood After Dark program, and for the first time enjoyed myself so much!
Well, before that I want to tell what happened on Thursday too: Homecoming week: Blizzard Shack!
I can't believe my eyes, they actually set this up right in front of my class building. A Ferris Wheel!
Day time & Night time-Free ride for the whole day!
During the night, there were DJs outside Atwood and they turned it out much like a Disco. Also there were booths for free snacks. I had some cotton candies, popcorn and also snow-in-a-cup. It was so so cold outside.
And for today, I decided to join the Atwood After Dark activity (9pm to 1am in Atwood Memorial Center).
Some of the activities that I've done:
-Stuff-A-Husky
-Galactic Bowling
-Pool
-Badge
-Horse Carriage (in the snow!)
At Underground, Bowling and Pool was free!
I did Stuff-A-Husky, in which supposedly cost $10, now free if DIY.
The best part of Atwood After Dark is that everything is FREE. I enjoyed really much in the horse carriage with the beautiful snow outside. We took a detour around the campus, and it was just awesome.
Malaysians in the snow.
I am just so overjoy today! Looking forward to next month's program! I am kinda into this homecoming week already. =)
Finally.
Kudos, 1stKL! Wanna congratulate my comrade, Sai Hong on this achievement.
Too bad I can't be there to witness him being awarded. S'hong, go for the Founder's Award!
=)
Too bad I can't be there to witness him being awarded. S'hong, go for the Founder's Award!
=)
Albertville Adventure
Shopaholics went to Albertville today. Thanks to Cole from Maranatha Christian Fellowship who offered to be our driver. With the discount coupons Jasmine and Hua Hong had provided, we shopped like never will again, maybe just me. o.O
Minnesota is one of the states that has 0% tax on clothings, thus, you might want to compare the price and see if they are similar to Malaysia's (all the price marked are discounted, average 15%, in USD). These are my belongings from today onwards:
GAP sweat shirt (long sleeves) - $14.39
GAP sweat pants (long) - $22.50
Columbia Winter gloves - $12.51
Adidas Originals Sneakers - $34.00
Calvin Klein Men's Scarf - $25.49
Minnesota is one of the states that has 0% tax on clothings, thus, you might want to compare the price and see if they are similar to Malaysia's (all the price marked are discounted, average 15%, in USD). These are my belongings from today onwards:
GAP sweat shirt (long sleeves) - $14.39
GAP sweat pants (long) - $22.50
Columbia Winter gloves - $12.51
Adidas Originals Sneakers - $34.00
Calvin Klein Men's Scarf - $25.49
Anything you wanna get now? Email me and I will try my best to get it for you. =)
My "wants" are satisfied now. Hehehehe.
Cheerios!
My "wants" are satisfied now. Hehehehe.
Cheerios!
The Monsters Inc series
The Monsters Inc seriesMonsters, Inc. is a 2001 computer animated comedy film and the fourth feature-length film produced by Pixar Animation Studios. It was directed by Pete Docter, Lee Unkrich, and David Silverman; and was written by Jack W. Bunting, Jill Culton, Peter Docter, Ralph Eggleston, Dan Gerson, Jeff Pidgeon, Rhett Reese, Jonathan Roberts and Andrew Stanton. The film was released to theaters by Walt Disney Pictures in the United States on November 2, 2001, in Australia on December 26, 2001, and in the United Kingdom on February 8, 2002. It was a commercial and critical success, grossing over $525,366,597 worldwide. Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes also reported extremely positive reviews with a fresh 95% approval rating.
There are numerous references to other Pixar films to be found in Monsters, Inc.; one example is that near the end of the film, Boo hands Sully a Jessie doll from Toy Story 2, the Luxo ball, and a plush of Nemo from Finding Nemo. Since Finding Nemo was the Pixar film that followed Monsters, Inc., it was presumably a sneak peek to the upcoming film. Another is when Randall arrives in the trailer, it is the trailer from A Bug's Life, and the pizza delivery truck from Toy Story is seen sitting next to it. Also, in the bloopers of the film, Rex from the Toy Story films makes a cameo appearance. A series of video games, and a multi-platform video game were created, based on the film, such as a film adaptation, Monsters Inc., developed by A2M on PS2, PC, Game Boy Color, and GBA consoles in 2001.
There are numerous references to other Pixar films to be found in Monsters, Inc.; one example is that near the end of the film, Boo hands Sully a Jessie doll from Toy Story 2, the Luxo ball, and a plush of Nemo from Finding Nemo. Since Finding Nemo was the Pixar film that followed Monsters, Inc., it was presumably a sneak peek to the upcoming film. Another is when Randall arrives in the trailer, it is the trailer from A Bug's Life, and the pizza delivery truck from Toy Story is seen sitting next to it. Also, in the bloopers of the film, Rex from the Toy Story films makes a cameo appearance. A series of video games, and a multi-platform video game were created, based on the film, such as a film adaptation, Monsters Inc., developed by A2M on PS2, PC, Game Boy Color, and GBA consoles in 2001.
The Mutant Ninja Turtles Gallery
The Mutant Ninja Turtles GalleryThe Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (or simply Ninja Turtles, and previously known in the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria, Ireland and Scandinavia as Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles) are a fictional team of four mutant turtles, who were trained by a giant, talking rat sensei, Master Splinter, in the art of Ninjitsu. From their home in the storm sewers of New York, they battle petty criminals, evil megalomaniacs, and alien invaders, all while remaining isolated from society at large. The characters initially appeared in comic books before being licensed for toys, cartoons and film adaptations. During the peak of its popularity in the late 1980s through early 1990s, the franchise gained considerable worldwide success and fame.
For many parents in the late 1980s, the Ninja Turtles phenomenon represented the latest in a series of shrewd cartoon-toy marketing strategies, a trend that had proven very profitable with Masters of the Universe, Transformers, Thundercats and a host of other "good vs. evil" action-adventure franchises. Parents often found themselves at odds with children who demanded scads of toys and accessories after being subjected to so-called "30 minute commercials" delivered via after-school television. On April 10, 2008, students at Rutgers University broke the Guinness World Record for the "Largest Gathering of People Dressed as Ninja Turtles." 786 members of the University community gathered at the recreation center in Piscataway, NJ to accomplish this feat.
For many parents in the late 1980s, the Ninja Turtles phenomenon represented the latest in a series of shrewd cartoon-toy marketing strategies, a trend that had proven very profitable with Masters of the Universe, Transformers, Thundercats and a host of other "good vs. evil" action-adventure franchises. Parents often found themselves at odds with children who demanded scads of toys and accessories after being subjected to so-called "30 minute commercials" delivered via after-school television. On April 10, 2008, students at Rutgers University broke the Guinness World Record for the "Largest Gathering of People Dressed as Ninja Turtles." 786 members of the University community gathered at the recreation center in Piscataway, NJ to accomplish this feat.
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