Tremor in P.J.

Alien : Studying in the room... thinking *wah little bit dizzy, must be study too much, siau liow!*

V: "arrghhhhh!"

Alien: Run out of room, "Why, what happen? Why you shout?"

V: "Oi! You cannot feel the building moving? Very serious!!"

Alien: "Where got?!?" *This one must be really siau liow! Extreme case!*

Zen: "Got lah, I also can feel"

Chris: Ran out of room... look around the living room... "I also can feel!"

Alien: "Huuhh?!?"

Chris: "Earthquake..."

Alien: "Where got? No lah!"

Chris: "Look!" Pointing at hanging wire, swinging.

Alien: "No lah, must be wind lah!"

Chris: "Where got wind so big?!? Wire swinging leh!"

Alien: Look properly... from wire to hanging dart board. O_O Dart board also swinging!!! "Wah!! yalah I think I also feel abit dizzy! What to do?"

V & Zen: "We go down now lah faster!!"

Chris, Zen & V: Run to door, open, run out.

Alien: Thinking... Walk to room, wear shirt, change pants, switch off the fan, take module notes... thinking... take wallet... Walk to door "Eh, Bob, CW, go down lah, tremor" Walk out door, go to lift, press down button, wait, get into lift, reach ground floor, walk out. Ppl gathering outside.

EC: "Wah just now I ran from 25th floor down the stairs.... like neverending. Run damn long look see, still on 13th floor!!"

Alien: "Huh... ummm... I took lift from 8th floor wor"

EC: 0_0" "WTF!!"

Study Break

I'm on my two weeks study break now. Got some loads of my shoulder, so not so stressed anymore. ^_^ Can smile a bit. However, still have to revise le of course since I've not touched my DD2 and 3 for so long. So I'm now camping in my third home. Where? The library lor where else?

If you are a fan of chinese martial arts stories, 'mou hup siu suet', this is the part where I'm going to 'pai guan lin kung', studying in isolation. The difference in this modern day is that, I have air-con and internet la. Like right now, hehe... resting la, if not 'jau fo yup mo' then also no good.

This time, I really have the motivation to study. Why? haha, cause I know someone in Melaka damn hard-working, studying 17/7 (7 hours of sleep). So, make me feel very guilty if I'm not doing the same thing. However, guys will be guys le, I don't really have such good concentration span, easily distracted.

Ok lah enough rest, must go back to 'lin kung'. To everyone from P103, good luck ya... happy studying!!! (The fact is, only very, very, very, GD few P103-ians will see this, -_-" but what the heck lah!)

End of semester

Hmmm... half way studying my PP2 a thought came through my mind... "How much stress can a person take??" I think this is certainly a very interesting thing to know. Well, at least it is for me! It has come to the time of the semester again where the finals is just two weeks away and everyone's studying like mad. As this is the last semester we are having in Malaysia, the workload is huge and the subjects are, well... in my opinion, impossible.

I know I should be studying, but after spending too much time in front of a book, even I myself cannot stop my mind from wandering. Especially when the subject is this dull, boring, dry, PP2. What's it about? Law, obviously... And so, now I have a heavy workload to finish and the deadline is near. Therefore, I'm extremely stressed. Not only because from the studies I have to get done before the finals, stress also comes from the fear that I might not be able to do well. The price to pay is high; another year studying, another RM13,000 gone.

I read in a magazine, the risk of depression is directly proportional to the level of education. The higher you are educated, the higher your risk of getting depressed. But, why do people with a higher level of education are at a higher risk of depression? Isn't the choice of continuing their studies, their own? Ohhh.... maybe that's the problem. I know I chose my current education because it promises a better career. Do I like what I study???.... Well... hey, actually I do, but not all that I study anyway.

Hmmm.... so then, just how much stress a person and take before he cracks???
(I think I might have answered the question, noticed what RUBBISH I'm posting!! -_-")

Kena Scolding....

"Oi... lazy bugger... don't know how to update your blog ah!?!"
"Stop blogging already?"
"Why so lazy wan you? Update your blog a bit lah!!"

Yup, I've been getting lots of this lately... I really do want to blog but time is a factor. I'm sure Jimmie, Mark and the rest knows. We are up to our noses with work and studies le. Two class test next week then two more the week after and then it's time to present the ADR assignment we had. God bless Ginn, as she'd allowed us to stop work for the convo mag. If the work load of the convo mag was not relieved, I guess many would really have DIED of stress. Need to catch up on lots of subjects and it didn't help that the weather we had this Chinese New Year was so darn hot. In weather like this, it was really meant for everyone to sit back, relax and let your imaginations run wild. Studying in this extreme heat is really a trouble. Getting drowsy after every few sentence and sometimes, one might even find themself facing flat on his module notes not knowing that he'd dosed off.

I've tried caffiene(strong coffee), it doesn't really work as effectively as I wished. I still feel sleepy when I'm to study and the worst thing that coffee does is that it keeps me wide awake when it's time to sleep. As a result, sleepiness during lectures. Now, I'm depending on the traditional chinese miracle concoction "chicken essence" to maintain alertness. I'm having doubts that it work. -_-

Ok... I've taken too much time already composing this thing here... It's time I've gone back to my camp ground, the library, to continue my revision. Good luck everyone in your studies!! OMG... I'm starting to forget how the outside world looks like.... @_@"

2nd Day

Into the second day of Chinese New Year... Today, had to drag myself up at 7. Why? My uncle called for a lion dance performance at his place at 8. So even though I was only half awake, had to be there. Besides, I was suppose to be the video cam guy ;-) Today, in the afternoon, we'd be going back to Ipoh. Think I'll be sleeping the whole way back, unless my dad wants me to drive instead.

Had to work anyway this holiday, must complete the convo mag stuff before the end of the holidays or else I'll have my head served on a platter to the whole class. I know Jimmie, W.H., and C.C. are working hard on their part as well (If ever I find out they are not, ... ... grrrr....). Well WHEN I get these jobs off my back, I'll be relieved.

Don't even have time to go visiting. Lower income... -_-... Nah!.. just joking. Anyhow, the kids seems to be enjoying themselves a lot. Less on their mind... how lucky... Wondering how's the weather in Singapore...

Happy Chinese New Year!!!

First, before anything else, I would like to wish everyone a Happy Chinese New Year. May this year brings you prosperity and good health.

This year... well, well... this year is something different indeed... Instead of us going back to Ipoh, my relatives came down to K.L. to have the reunion dinner. Not only that, food served are mostly bought. Thus, saving everyone from the trouble of having to think of dishes to make, and preparations of food. Well it's certainly a change... When I was younger, my grandma usually prepare th food for the reunion dinner and besides that, she'd also bake new year cookies for everyone.

Hey anyway, I think I need to finish blogging this some other day, a friend just came to take me out ;-) Before that, to everyone, have a great year!!! Win big money!! see ya!!!!

I've fallen part 2

Light, I finally can see light,
At the bottom there's something glowing with extreme brightness,
Elucidating everything in my way.
Finally I've reached the bottom, the fall doesn't seem to hurt.
What's this? The source of the light?
A beautiful angel glowing in pure white.
Suddenly everything feels great, I think I'll stay,
If possible, from now till the end of days.

EXAM...

Haha.. finally the big day(not that big actually), is just ummm... 13 hours away. I've studied like shit for this one essay exam consisting of only ONE yes!!! ONE GD question. So, I'm in a do or die situation and I certainly hope it's not the latter. The ONE GREAT question will be asking just about anything included in the four topics given by our lecturer. Four topics seems little huhh... wait till you see what's inside. Well, the truth is four topics is not that bad considering the whole subject 9 topics. However, the problem is, even after going through the four topics twice, I'M STILL NOT SURE IF I'VE STUDIED ENOUGH!!! Details, details... too many details. Plus, there are other assignments to complete. Hmmm... maybe they are testing if the contents in the modules holds the truth... Maybe they are trying to see if stress can really lead to schizophrenia and affective disorders... Muahahaha... Hmmm... I guess the contents are true after all...

I've fallen...

Wandering in the dark, unaware of the ledge, I've stepped one step too far and I've fallen...
Into the dark I've fallen, not knowing what the bottom holds...
Might it hold things of wonders, might emptyness awaits, I know not...
Day by day I'm falling, unaware of the passing time, not knowing what awaits me...
Would I see a light, emitted by the wonders at the bottom,
Or will I hit the cold, dark ground and start climbing up again???

New Year

Chinese New Year is just around the corner and my family has been preparing for it for quite some time. That's why each weekend when I'm at home I don't really have time to study peacefully. This year is quite different from previous years. First of all, my relatives from Ipoh are coming down for a change. Then, the other thing is, my parents decided to change the furniture. So it's a major facelift for my home. For the past few weekends, when I'm home, my family and I had been out hunting for the right furniture, lights and my mom; clothes to make new curtains and cushion casing. After a busy few weekends, finally this week the change can be seen. The new furniture is here and the lightings are fixed (by me and my dad).

It's really nice to see something new in the house after all these years and in my opinion, I'm really happy with the new things. Hmmm... maybe it's partly due to the fact that I chose them hehe... Anyway decorations are still in progress and maybe I won't be able to study at home untill after the New Year after all. Hmmm... choosing our own furniture for the home really gives an empowering feeling of self satisfaction. It's going to be a great New Year.... I hope... ;-)

DAMN BUSY!!!

Whao!! this sem damn busy... no time to really blog now lah.... Many journals to read up and assignments to complete... So, it's either I stop writing blogs for the moment or writing blogs with no particular meanings... I think I'll stick to stop blogging for the moment untill I've sorted out everything.. haha!! Got to go... need to finish up my journals and get into reading my D&D 2 as the exam is coming..... ARRRGGGHHHH... (starting to have schizophrenia!!!)

Nothing Much

Have been busy these few days, mainly with studies and assignments. Then, Wednesday evening, I went rock climbing with Amy. Hui followed us this time. It was fun cause I managed to complete quite a number of routes. Thursday evening, went to a Buddhist temple in Brickfields to help sort supplies for tsunami victims. The supplies are going to be shipped to countries affected by the great wave of 2004. Went to the temple with a few of my batch-mates and spent about almost 4 hours there, mostly carrying loads onto lorries. There was even a container, arriving quite late, to be loaded and sent to be shipped the next morning.

That night itself, found out that I had trouble turning my neck due to my back muscle starting to ache. Had trouble sleeping the whole night, actually have been having trouble sleeping recently, but yesterday night, every time I turn my neck, I’ll wake. Today morning, felt miserable due to bad sleep plus back muscle aching full force. However, still followed Ginn and a few other friends to Red Box in the afternoon. ;-P

See you next year!

Another year has come to pass proving time waits for no one. In just a few moments we’ll be entering a new year, a new beginning for some, and just another year for others. Needless to say, even if the year 2004 is coming to an end so quickly, there were many unforgettable events during this year. In my opinion, the most unforgettable event would be the one that recently happened, the great Tsunami, which affected so many countries. In years to come, this event will still come to haunt us, especially those who were directly affected by it. Recent news had stated over 135 thousand deaths due to this one event. When I got the news, I was really overcome by grief. Even now, the death toll reported by the affected countries is rising.

The destruction caused by the tsunami was so great; buildings were leveled, everything in the tsunami’s path was swept away like rain washing away pieces of rubbish, and the worst is what the family members of the victims have to bear. I saw this in the news, an Indonesian man telling a journalist that he has lost everything, all his children were victims of the great wave, and in another footage, children crying, looking for their family. These are really heartbreaking news.

Malaysia was one of the luckier countries where we were not affected so badly compared to countries like Indonesia, India and Thailand. Nevertheless, we were still affected and there were about 50 deaths in Penang, the state affected most badly by the tsunami. This is the first time Malaysian ever experience such a natural disaster. We are lucky we do not have earthquakes, active volcanoes, tornadoes, hurricanes, or typhoons. The only natural distress we had were flash floods, caused by the monsoon, and that is not even half as bad any of the disasters stated previously. This time we were really caught off-guard. No one in Malaysia would expect anything like this to happen and we do not have the appropriate warning system.

Anyway, what had happened have to pass. Now all that we can do is to try improving the situation. Rebuild what had been destroyed and start a new beginning. The least that anyone can do in helping the victims of this tsunami disaster is by giving donations. Donations can be made to ‘The Star Earthquake/Tsunami Relief Fund’ at Menara Star in Petaling Jaya, the Penang Northern Hub office and various branch offices of The Star. No amount is too small and every bit of money donated would be useful in helping the victims.

Oh, and before I forget, to everyone, Happy New Year, may you have a great year ahead! See you next year!

Busy Holidays

Have not been very productive these two days :-( . Yesterday, went to Fitness First for a 'one day free trial'. This was because a friend of mine joined as a member and introduced me and David for a free day pass. We were allowed to bring another friend and so I brought my mom as she was interested in joining the club. We went the Fitness First situated at Uptown, at 10.30am to redeem the day pass. I thought we could start using the facilities there straight away after redeeming the pass, but, no. We had to fill in some forms providing them with some informations of ourselves, before we could start going around the gym. First, we were given a tour, by a membership consultant, showing us the facilities and programs they have there. The tour took about half an hour before we were given our locker key cards and allowed to use the equipments there. I was really excited to try out the equipments there and so I did not really pay attention during the tour. Hehe... Anyway, they have every equipment a person needs to have a good work-out. Besides the equipments, they have classes for the members for special training. I don't really know how to describe the these special training but I joined one of them which is the Body Balance class. A class conducting exercises with a combined element of tai-chi, yoga, and pilante(whatever this is ?!?). They have a very beautiful changing room with sauna and steam bath. In conclusion, that place was a great experience. If I had that amount of money to spare, I'm sure to join this place. Maybe I will, when I start earning my own salary. Then that night, I only managed to get a few journals due to tiredness.

Then today, promised a group of friends to go singing in Red Box, The Curve. Spent 3 hours there; from 12 noon to 3pm. After that, I had to follow a friend to K.L. as she wanted to get new shoes; and the fact that I don't have my own transport back home. After the trip to K.L., it was already dinner time. My friends decided that we have a steamboat buffet. Since I was bored of having steamboat, I suggested a place in Kelana Jaya, 'Restoran Talipon' (wonder why they spelt it like that?), where we can have an extra option of grilling our food on a hot-plate. Dinner took about 2 hours. We wanted to make our moneys worth (kiasu hehe). By the end of our dinner, everyone was so bloated and lazy, no one wanted to move. Despite being on the verge of exploding, we went for ice cream in McDonalds. We chatted there for about another half an hour. Finally, I reached home at 11pm. So, if my calculations were correct, I've spent nearly 12 hours doing nothing productive.

So, in conclusion, I spent two days relaxing and doing nothing productive; when I have a whole lot of lost journals to research and revision to be done. In this one week holidays, I need to use every minute I can to catch up on my work!

*Reminder to self: Your course cost you about RM170,000

Final Product

Final product of convo mag cover

Merry Christmas!!!

Merry Christmas!!! Went to Desa Hartamas yesterday night for the Christmas countdown. Boy, was it crowded. Nothing much happened besides the shouting and cheering. Anyway I'm really tired now, heading up to bed already. Before that, I'd like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! Good night! ;-)

Bad Luck!!

Very bad luck!!! :-( .Lost my thumb drive. Only noticed it this morning when I was taking my student I.D. Usually the thumb drive hangs together with my I.D. but this morning I discovered that the thumb drive wasn't there. The last I used it was yesterday afternoon when I plugged it in to a computer in the cal-lab to show certain documents to my colleagues. I might have forgotten to unplug it. Some wise guy might have taken it since the i.t. department people, in charge of the cal-lab, I asked did not find anything of my description this morning. The funny thing is, why didn't I notice that it was gone when I hung it up the wall yesterday night? (I hang my I.D. together with the thumb drive on the wall in my room). Now, I'm unsure whether I lost it at home or in the cal-lab. If it's in the cal-lab, then *sob* *sob*, it's gone for sure. There are only few honest people left. Hai... really heart breaking. Furthermore, there are important informations stored inside the thumb drive. Just hope that it could be found.

Just in case,
The thumb drive is black in colour and it's from dell. However, the word 'DELL', which was in clear white, is now very light or hard to see due to excessive friction. If there are anyone from IMU reading this and just so happen to know where my thumb drive is, PLEASE, PLEASE... return it to me. I'm from school of pharmacy batch P1/03. Thanks!!!

After Class

Today had a two hour class from 10.30 am to 12.45 noon (15 mins break in between, my math is not that bad). Then after lunch came up to the library and started searching for the journals I need for my assignment. It was about 1.15pm when I started my search online in the library and had to pause to attend a workshop at 2.30pm. Workshop ended at about 3.45pm and I came up here; the computer lab in the library; again to continue my search. I've been searching from then until now when I decided to take a break. Journals that I require are really hard to find. If it's not outdated, the journals I need are not there there at all. There are only a small number of articles which are related to my subject. Well, studies are never easy, that's for sure! Anyway, I've faced the computer for about 2 hours and it's not going to end soon. They say long exposure to radiation is not good and facing the monitor for too long might increase the chances of getting glaucoma. If that's true, I wonder how long could I endure before going blind or mutated.

In Ipoh

Today at noon I followed ‘ah pa’ back to Ipoh. We followed his second sister who live and work in K.L. Yup, I’m writing this blog now in Ipoh, in ‘ah pa’s home. Anyway before coming back to Ipoh, I woke up at 8am this morning with the worst hangover I ever had. Well, there was no headache but I had a very upset stomach. This was due to the night before, when our batch mates held some sort of a farewell party in Thai Club. The place was not really up to expectations but we still downed quite an amount of alcohol. Today’s hangover was a bad enough experience to give me a lesson on binge drinking. I think I’ll never do in again. Now, the smell of whisky itself makes me sick.

Back to Ipoh; I followed ‘ah pa’ back to Ipoh because his eldest sister’s daughter is reaching her first full month after birth. It’s a Chinese tradition to celebrate a baby’s first full month. Some of my batch mates asked me; what have ‘ah pa’s sister’s baby daughter got to do with me? Well, I lived with ‘ah pa’s family during the semester holidays for a week. ‘Ah pa’s family treated me very well during that week and I really felt embarrass because I could do nothing to repay their kindness. So, I planned to come visit them again today in conjunction with the celebration. And yet, today, ‘ah pa’s family treated me to an expensive dinner again. Felt really bad that I’m just eating without doing anything.

Visited ‘ah pa’s eldest sister tonight and saw her baby daughter. She was really cute, chubby and lovely. The celebration will be taking place tomorrow and I planned to give a RM50 ‘ang pau’ to her as a gift. That’s the least I could do. RM 50 might seem like a small amount, even to me comparing with what his family had given me, but I’m not really earning my money now and I do not really have that much spare money to give. I will be going back to K.L. tomorrow after the feast. However, I really enjoy visiting ‘ah pa’s family. They are really fun to be with. Maybe it’s partly because I’m the only child and ‘ah pa’s family seems ideal. ; - )

Bacterial Chemotherapy

We had had our briefing on our bacterial chemotherapy assignment for the subject Drug and Disease 3. All we have to do now is to look up on the list of disease, look for the one most common infectious organism (bacteria in this case), the best antibacterial drug used to cure this infection, and a maximum of three alternative antibacteria. Sounds easy.... looks easy.... and as a matter of fact it would be easy. BUT... Dr.K wants all our information be extracted from journals; not books nor websites, but recent journals; dating from 2002-2004.

So what makes it so difficult?? After all he have reduced our sources to just one type... Haa... the trick is,.... we don't have recent journals in the library and online journals with more recent dates requires membership which cost money!! And I thought scientific informations should be shared among the public FOR FREE.

Anyway, I'm trying to search through the web for what I can, free online journals which are up to date. The massive workload from other subjects and events are not helping either. Well... just hope things WILL work out,... or at least don't go worse.