Movements and Outburst

Days pass by in a flurry. Chinese New Year celebrations come and go. Upon venturing into the second month of 2014, I am glad to have trekked up to Genting Highlands, ventured to Perak for sight-seeing and adventures, including the historic remains of Kellie's Castle, the serene and educational hub of UTAR in Kampar, small township bustling with activities famous for its leaning tower Teluk Intan and a tucked away beautiful beach at Telok Batik. Before the month is over, I shall pay another visit to UNESCO heritage site Melacca once again. Since March 2012, I am glad that the turn of events has beefed me up, giving me the opportunity to be more adventurous and mobile.

Lesson learnt: Move forward bravely. It is totally OK to be tentative at first. Push through despite baby steps on rough waves; eventually what is left from the past will be just a history together with moral values fit for learning. Everyone, every group, every team, every organization has their own destiny.

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DICTATORSHIP is the word that caught my attention when meeting up a friend recently. In addition, the urge to splurge has also some what became a very bad habit of this particular group. Chills still gripped me everytime these updates came by. Aside from praying hard, we can only hope for the best. Without revelations, enlightenment and the right talents - tracing the same tracks and getting lost in circles seems to sum it all.

Young talents with vigor, talents and burning passion kindled within is quick to be snatched up. Am happy for my little friend whom grasped a new sense of belonging despite being thrashed out and left abandoned after he is drained of all efforts.

饮水还需思源，可偏偏满嘴正义为民者却不如一个黄毛小子，尽干上不了台面的事。
鸟人鸟语。

Festive Revelations | 佳节间的顿悟

01. 新年期间难得全家人到大嘴巴K歌3小时；父母手握麦克风扭开喉咙开唱的同时让我领悟了小学年年抱的归的歌唱比赛奖杯绝对是遗传。


02. 98岁的太祖母即使眼睛已看不见，听力也不好，行动不方便，甚至不认得你是哪位子女，孙又或曾孙；只要你往前在她脸颊一吻，她依然可以感觉你的爱。将近100年的脸上的皱纹讲诉着许许多多的酸甜苦辣， 名为 ‘人生’。


03. 香港TVB连续剧无论再怎么狗血的剧情绝对启蒙于日常生活事件。果然，戏如人生，人生如戏。


04. 多多沟通，才能知道对方适不适合。 找伴侣可不能看光鲜表面而已。更不能以他的敬业度来衡量，因为你要找的是陪你过日子的伴侣，不是下半生的工作伙伴。


05. 最不起眼的问候，往往可以是最窝心，打着最出动人心的讯息。语法字体再不齐也无妨；扣人心悬的是最真诚的问好。

Top 5 Questions I don't like during CNY

Question number ONE,

"Eh, you still studying arh? Which uni liao? When graduate ha?"

OS in my heart:

 Auntie, I told you I graduated when you asked me the same question last year - and the year before. 

Diplomatic reply:

Auntie, Gong Xi Fa Cai!! Hahaha... I graduate long time liao lorh. But thank you ha, I every year look so young de!

Question number TWO,

"Got boyfriend or not? No boyfriend meh? Big girl liao mah, daddy mommy don't let ha?"

OS in my heart:

Auntie, I am super available and super single - but I ain't gonna tell you that, who knows what drama you might pull. 

Diplomatic reply:

Ha..ha..ha... ya lorh. Soon. Soon. Got liao bring back let you see ha. I am still very young mah.

Question number THREE, (related to above question)

"When getting married? When your turn to give ang pow ha?"

OS in my heart:

I sibeh young - why Auntie you so stress? My parents ain't getting worried whether I will be getting married-off or not and here you ask me when my turn to give ang pow every year.

Diplomatic reply:

Aiyoh Auntie, I so young mah. Not so early la. Maybe 5 to 10 years more - who knows ha..ha.

Question number FOUR，

“Eii, you now working liao or not? Work where? Salary high or not? Got 2k?"

OS in my heart:

Auntie, I started working after graduating - I remembered I told you clearly for the past 3 consecutive years. Why you so gan chiong whether I'm earning at least 2k or not? Salary above 2k or not doesn't determine whether you are a good or a successful person leh.

Diplomatic reply:

Auntie, everything is good ha. Work is good. Cukup makan lah.

Question number FIVE,

"You got slim down or not?"

OS in my heart:

Wahlao eh! Touchy ... every year same question. Slim down, gain weight, no changes also you ask the same question. Unless you running your own gym and offer me free membership - else you take care of your body shape, I take charge of mine.

Diplomatic reply:

Got slim down ah Auntie. Most importantly, every year I slimmer than you lorh!

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Bumped into a schoolmate and his mother who is the vice-principal of my primary school during New Year eve, Madam Wong commented that I seemed to be not growing any taller as compared to 13 years ago. *sobzzz*

Mom was gleeful upon hearing this. Not only that she agrees with Madam Wong, but she said I pressed the wrong button. Instead of the button "GOING UP"; I pressed the one that says ”GO SIDE-WAYS”! 

Sanity Debate

I must admit, it was an interesting turn of events.

It was a whirlwind of a meet up and the progress was somehow too fast too furious. Confused with the amount of interest shown? You bet. Sanity and clarity barely clung on in that torrential 120 minutes.

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Track record 这回事还得靠时间来证明。
有的人因曝光率就改变了初中，所谓的track record是别人看家本领；
哪怕你如何模仿效应终究不一样 - 因为那份最原始的心态，变了。

(This Tragedy why are you my Remedy, this Sanity why are you my Clarity)

Telling Stories of Yasmin Ahmad, the Storyteller

First, it started off with Sepet. One of my lecturers and mentors - Mr Abel played the movie during one of his Mass Comm lessons... and I have a faint memory of myself sobbing with a smile tugging at the lips when the credits rolled.

Then Gubra. It's an extension to Sepet which I am so fond of.

Then I went on for Mukhsin. So sweet and pure. Real, even.

Muallaf. Can't help but sobbed away.

Talentime. Was so hooked to the OSTs at one time.

Beloved, respected, talented, sweet and gentle Yasmin Ahmad. 
You will be missed forever more.
Happy Birthday.

Al-Fatihah.

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One of my favourite songs by Yasmin. "Keroncong Hujan"


Mega mendung di angkasa
Hembusan bayu dingin terasa
Gerimis berderai di merata
Bagai mutiara

(Swirls of dark clouds in the sky
 Feeling the billowing cool breeze
 The drizzling came crumbling down
 Like fallen pearls)

Rahmat dibawa bersama
Limpahannya meresap jiwa
Adakala bahgia terasa
Meskipun duka nestapa

(Bringing together the blessings
 Overflowing and seeping into every soul
 Sometimes happiness is felt
 Even during testing times)

Tika hujan turun
Sayup mendayu hujan keroncong
Merdu irama dialun
Bersenandung

(When the rain falls
 Playing a faint and melancholic tune
 A melodious rhythm is strung
 And hummed)

Hujan membasahi bumi
Melahirkan keluhuran budi
Mengeratkan perpaduan suci
Kasih sayang abadi

(The rainfall wets the Earth
 Expressing its magnanimity
 Forging sincere ties and unity
 Of undying and eternal love)

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Re-watched snippets of Talentime and I still sobbed away.

A Dip in Positivity

Taokeh, less negativity please!

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Hours after hours of discussion on Whatsapp and the moment when you finally nail something down. The feeling itself is: ON TOP OF THE WORLD.

Realisation hits much later - communicating with artists ain't easy-peasy, in fact it can be scary-merry.

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When a 65 years old texted you for work advise, you know you're doing your work RIGHT.

Alicia's #shoutout in the background: Professionally, I never doubted you but I just can't say the same for matters of the heart laaarh!

Ain't running but a singing man: Lee Kwang Soo Fan Meeting Malaysia

And the three ladies went running to meet Lee Kwang Soo of Running Man.

Lady A: I think I watched one or two episodes before.
Lady B: Oh, cos' I got complimentary tickets. So, who wanna go with me?
Lady C: Running Man! Not my favourite, but he will do!

Nevertheless, the Running Ladies trio went ahead to attend Lee Kwang Soo Fan Meeting in Malaysia 2013 at KWC Fashion Mall.

Huge, towering, fluffy (?), like a polar bear - was my first impression of Lee Kwang Soo.

Although he is affectionately known as the 'Giraffe' by his fans. Due to this, there's a lot of giraffes running around the place. Giraffe headgears complete with blinking lights, giraffe floating balloons, giraffe jackets, giraffe jumpsuits, giraffe bags, giraffe plushies - I kinda enjoy watching the crowd of giraffe-look-a-likes gathering at the fan meeting. Oh. So this is what a Korean fan meeting looks like. Interesting.

Personally, I love the emcee more. Talented and fun Baki. Proficient in multi-languages, still quirky as ever and his sudden Ya Allah! Baru naik pentas nak peluk lagi! Berdiri tepi dulu!

It was a nice experience. Was reminiscing the fact that, back then when I was still at the age of chasing after celebs and stars, I do not have the financial support or connections to gain access to the concerts or fan meetings that I would love to go. When I am actually out of it, complimentary tickets or special accesses came by so often that I attend just for the fun of it.

Definitely not a case of showing off. *smirks*


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And so I played host to a dear friend who came all the way from Ipoh to pay me a visit. We went to the poolside and have some fun reading, chatting and best of all - camwhoring!

At the end of day, the way my dear friend described it - it was as if I'm running a resort-style backyard and she actually came for a holiday getaway instead. Right. I know the pool and the palms are scenic. And the true beauty of Samsung smartphone's camera.

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A small #ShoutOut to few dear friends and acquaintances: Thanks much for your kind words of encouragement and support.
"You did a stellar great job."
"Your copywriting is powerful. None of my friends nor clients use words like you. All those flowery words. Imaginative. Funny!"
"You would do great alone."
"I'm relying on you for my words and content management moving onward."
You know who you are - thank you for these kind words and compliments.
I am really flattered (nope, not flattened, in fact, far from it!) and of course, I would work harder in 2014!

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Of humour, love and beauty in 2014.

More Writing. More Reading. Less talking? Nope!

Bought books!

Just can't resist em'. As much as I like to write, I love to read too.
I read less in 2013, and in 2014 I am determined to read more.
A sound resolution? You bet it is!

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A dear, long-standing friend from those university days came to visit. I am glad and happy that she is doing well and venturing into a new course soon. We talked, we swapped stories and those fuzzy, warm memories of the old days came gushing back. It feels like being embraced in a bear hug. Cozy. Snuggly.

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Instead of ordering my usual joe during mealtimes, I actually went for fresh blend of fruit juices. Upon getting that look of surprise from my friend, my explanation actually sent her into second rounds of shock.

"Aging. Need more vitamins to maintain the youth and charm."

Yes. I am 24.

Altoids to the Rescue, Unblocking the Writer's Block

Today is a dry spell. Stifling weather together with a writer's block ain't the best combination in the world.

Really.

Hit the bottleneck while working on some translation projects and my only remedy is the metal tin of Altoids mint candies. At least they made me feel better.

Slightly better. After all, "For 3 days in 1924, Altoids were stronger than the U.S. Dollar".

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Reflecting back on 2013, it was a year with endless transitions, surprises - both pleasant and unpleasant ones, opportunities, obstacles and challenges, and blessings.

It was a year of great gatherings with the Downstairs Gang. Though most of us left, but our friendship survived the separation, I'm glad. I became an Aunty Pillow to little Dina, whom I referred to as a cool baby; as cool as both the parents. An adorable and surprising low-maintenance gem!

Next, got jaded and tricked by the typical businessman-employer. Nasty ordeal, but I suppose everyone gotta learn their life lessons somehow. Things didn't work out, fortunately it lasted only for a brief period of time. The saddest part? Break an arm - lost a friend.

And then, an opportunity presents itself. Things gradually pick-up and eventually ends with a big bang. It wasn't really a bed of roses but it was perhaps the most blatant display of behavioral change that I ever witness in such a short span of time. Then again, a dear friend reminded me this: Are you referring to animals or humans? If its the latter - then don't be surprise.

It was a year of outings and travelling. From island hopping in Krabi, Thailand to Brunei, the land of gold palace tops and the Abode of Peace - to Penang foodie trip, chillaxing session at Bukit Merah Laketown Resort etc. The extreme sunburn that made the doctor snickered - everyone kept telling me that I resembled a lobster just came out from the soup; the solo travelling that got me an earful from mom; the wanderings and gatherings that strengthen friendships - it was most memorable.

It was a year of meeting great and not-so-great people. Good-natured and supportive ones. Calculative and full with hidden agenda ones. Gentleman turn disaster ones. Friends who became potential partners. Haughty-mighty ones. Those who can't write proper English but use-it-to-threaten-people-anyway ones. Is it possible that my Mr Right is in the list? You bet. Hopefully Santa grants my Christmas wish for 2013!

It was a year of meeting new, lovely people whom eventually sparks fly and became very dear friends.

It was a year of losing that special touch and connection with few former war mates.

It was a year of attending star-studded private functions. It was a year of special entrance passes and VIP tickets to 'live' shows and concerts. It was also a year to have a better insight into productions and back-stage management.

All in all - 2013 is fruitful. A year of endless transitions.

My wishlist for 2014?

More writings. (More rantings?)
Santa granting my Christmas wish. (Blushes)
Lesser transitions, and a more-focused environment and scope.
Travel to Myanmar to see Pagodas and experience the Jakarta traffic jam.
A healthier me. (Mom's nagging is way too scary to forget!)

God bless.

With the in-coming good news - I look forward to a great 2014!


Now, back to unblocking my writer's block. Meh.

Victory Return in 2014, I think I surprised Myself - meh!

Can't believe I'm actually on hiatus from June 2011 to Jan 2014!!
I think the gap of the break is wider than potholes on Malaysian roads.. Or not.

2014 is a year for writing (nope, not just another new year resolution kind-off thing) - I mean, serious writing. More writing. Content writing. Script writing. Website writing. Copy writing. You-name-it writing.

*Crackling knuckles*

Dear people out there, who has been telling me all these while that: You should write a blog *coughs*
...erm, I'm back?


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Confetti please!

Those who enjoyed my people-thrashings and mindless rantings please feel free to grab your pillows and settle-in nicely. Oh, while you're at it - brew me a pot of coffee too. On a second thought - a bottle of chilled cider beer is not half-bad.

Watch-out for that Bottom Line

Is getting totally stressed up (and freaked out too!) by a friend as time goes by. 

Do watch out for words that come out from your mouth, please poke some common sense into the words that you utter. Don't be so immature and childish, we're adults and university-educated. Why provoke wars that break bonds and ties here and there? 

Was it just for attention-seeking purpose? 

Or was it your idea of having fun or a way of establishing personal loyalty? 

When 100 people ran away from you; it is time to take into consideration that the problem does not lies within the 100 person, but yourself. There is an obvious urgency to rectify your mistakes or to change your attitude. I have tried my best to fill-in my duties as a good friend, so please watch out for that bottom line of mine and do not push me overboard. Think twice (or thrice) before you utter any more stupid and pointless words that eventually drives everyone away. Put a halt to those lies and stop your yarn-spinning, its really driving everyone mad. 

Please, grow up and get a life.

We (your friends) are not nannies, it is not our task nor responsibility to look after you like kids running wild during playtime. We are not getting paid or rewarded for dousing out fires that you ignited here, there everywhere. Please take charge of yourself and stop freaking us out.

Kouhai - Senpai? Respect larh a bit!

Two recent ordeals have really kindled my anger towards few juniors from the same faculty. 

First, came a bunch of PR juniors whom barged into the class during Q&A session; though they were extremely late, they did not apologize or acknowledge the tutor in any way. They just fidgeted at the door and couldn't care less whether they had just interrupted the group whom was presenting up front at that time. After all these impoliteness, one particular student from the group got the whole class angry during his group's Q&A session. Questions were asked from the floor due to confusing work presented but was answered in a very defensive and ask-me-lah-I-will-fight-you manner. What's up with the raised voice and clenched fist dude? And the story doesn't end there, that particular rude student went home and decided to openly declare his unhappiness in his Facebook profile, by announcing that "...don't think you are all senior then can bully us! We are not a fool! N take note you are are not that smart... is just a faker! o0o!! " Another interesting quote from his Facebook status upload would be something like this "...Although you all are senior but act like a noob! We all are junior but not means we dunoo anything! o0o!!" 

I only have one question for you dude, who acted like a noob now? 

The following week, in came a group of AV students interrupting MY group's presentation; and for worst, I'm presenting up front at that time. ( indeed, I am a superior and bossy lady who appreciates respect from others .) The door was thrown open suddenly and a group of wild-eyed students came in, walked-past the presenting group, the rest of the class and headed towards the tutor whom they all clamoured around with, deep in their own discussion. And the tutor allowed them to do so, putting us on hold with a wave of his hand; and so the presenting group was left standing in front of the rest of the class like fools  ogling at the crowd around the tutor. "Excuse me, but I am still presenting here." Oops, that's me. Only after that, the tutor shoo-ed the juniors aside and let us continue our presentation and Q&A session. "Are you guys PR juniors?" "Err..no, we're from AV..." "OK, next time do have some courtesy." Me, again. 

It certainly has became one of the hottest discussion topics among us concerning juniors' impoliteness and their rude manners. Whether we're your seniors or not, it is crucial to learn and have proper manners wherever you go or in whatever you do. Lastly, a message to our cute FAS juniors; if you guys are interested in continuing your careers in the communications industry, do learn some basic courtesy and manners. Else, its just plain embarrassing.

Rewind & Playback

Almost 4 years as an undergraduate has granted me much memories;

Good ones and bad ones alike.

Recently, memories of the social events and activities that I have participated or organized somehow reminded me of my past vigor, enthusiasm and momentum. Those are the days filled with curiosity and the courage to adapt and adopt; to widen the ring of social networks and make new friends (foes too, perhaps. ha-ha.) Endless yumcha sessions and social dinners, pit-stops to wave and chat with acquaintances everywhere I go; definitely not at all low profile. 

Then again, one has to slow down to a trot or a stroll sometimes, after a long run. Self reflection is an essential process that will determine how far can we go in the future. Regrettably, many often neglect this important stage. Nevertheless, I hope that in days to come, things will work out just fine. Barriers and obstacles will be overcame to ensure that I can achieve my goals and that my graduation awaits!

Playback...

Career Trip to Cameron Highlands with Career Development Club

Home Coming Celebrations, UTAR's first Alumni Dinner

Semai tribe Orang Asli Visit to Ulu G'roh

College and University Student Assembly (CUSA) 

PR Campaign: YOUTH CAMPAIGN

UTAR Ball Night @t Sunway Resorts 

Campus Tour [RCM]

Registration, Campus Tour & Mass Call May 2010

  

Playback. Ends.

Ah...memories :')

Beginning

Deleted the previous blog (just few minutes ago) which I had since April 2008.

Along with years of writing; but definitely not the memories. 

New head starts are good.

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