Koreanmuzter's Zone

10 Reflections on 2011

2012-01-01T08:23:00.002+08:00

First of all, Happy New Year to all!!!!!!!

I guess I am bad in giving commitments on blogging last year and I keep giving excuses why I don't blog that often and stuff. I'm truly sorry about that and I thank you whoever still following my blog till now till the bottom of my heart.

Before talking about what are my plans for 2012, I guess it is proper to do a wrap up for 2011. 2011 ended officially around 6 hours before and no doubt, many events had took place for the past 365 days.

1. Ran for AIESEC UKM Executive Board 2011/2012 Election
I was in the Executive Board (EB) the term 2010/2011 but I never ran through the election process. Instead I had interview through instant messaging all the way at South Korea. It was not an easy process throughout the election; from preparing mentally, filling up the application form, standing in front of the plenary to deliver speech to going through tough interview session. I didn't make it to the end and didn't manage to get what I wanted but it was still an experience for me. Read more..

Lessons learned: Take up the challenge. Even if you failed, you would be proud that you tried your best.

The nervous time I had gone through in January

2. Participated in competitions

CIMA Global Business Challenge 2011- I was really out in doing something unusual and I'm glad that my 3 friends are willing to go with me this time. It was a commitment that takes extra time and effort, apart from our usual school routine. We never win this challenge but the process was what to be treasured forever. I can never forget our hangouts in McD Bangi, brainstorming ideas, yet enjoying ourselves till wee hours in the morning.

UMAC-NOESIS Intervarsity Investment Challenge 2011- I went into this challenge, not knowing anything about investment, but I was determined to learn something from here. I'm glad I decided to accept the offer to enter although we did not win anything in the end. Well, does 40% scholarship to study CIMA/CFA/CIM/CPID counts? (Read more...)

Lessons learned: Enjoy the process. You might find something in between. I found great friends here.

The X-treme moments I had during March

The Intelligent Investors moments I had back in December

3. Prayed hard and made a promise to God

I'm not a person that were so close to God, until April 15. That day was the weakest day in my entire life, the same as my family members. We thought we almost lost the person that are important in our life. That was the day I had clutched both of my palms, begging God for forgiveness. What can I do in return for my his safety, I keep asking. Thank God, he is well and fine now.

Lessons learned: This event caused me to realize very important thing in life; as I grow older, I have to face realities that people you love might depart soon before you realize it.

4. Hiked up 885m mountain and slept in a camp

Previously I hiked up Broga Hill as high 390m and I felt like dying then. When I learnt that I had to hiked up Gunung Rembau, twice more high than Broga Hill, I thought this is the end of me. I even phoned my Mom the night before, in case, she knows what happened if I don't survive that climb. That night was my first time overnight at the foot of the mountain in a camp. Wasn't that comfortable but yet another new experience for me. And guess what? I survived the next day hike and was proud to be the first female hiker among my group to reach on top. I was even praised by the boys to have strong stamina. (Read more...)

Lessons learned: Face the challenge. Nothing such as impossible before you even try.

Felt the clouds in March

5. Flew with AirAsia

Second time being on a plane never felt as excited as the first time (to South Korea). Nevertheless, it's my first time sitting Dato Tony Fernandes' plane for a short ride to Penang Island. It was also my shortest trip to Penang in my entire life, just less than half a day (1.30PM-To-11.50PM-Back)! (Read more...)

Lessons Learned: Better understanding of LCC concept and how it makes AirAsia successful.

Flew up high again in March

6. 'Dated' two Korean and 'flying sausages'

2010 was full of Korean stories and luckily 2011 was not spared either! Two of my friends from Ajou University paid a visit to Malaysia on two separate occasions and it's a pleasure for me to meet them back here and bring them around. (Read more...)

Lessons Learned: I made good memories back in Korea and I'm glad I do make friends I can keep forever.

Meeting Bom back in March

Meeting Hojun back in July

7. Went almost bankrupt

Yes, I did almost finish my last cents in my savings during May. It was when no one gave me pocket money and I foolishly spent all my savings and PTPTN, not knowing crisis happens sometimes. I had to do part time job right after final exams and for the whole month, I ate bread from 7-11 or bakery. Sometimes, to make my stomach feel more full, I drank Pepsi together. It wasn't healthy but it made me survived. I had to borrow some money from my brother to get myself necessities for internship. It was tough and depressing, but I survived through that period.

Lessons Learned: Expect the unexpected.

8. Interning at PwC

To be a part of one of the Big 4s would be one of my achievement in 2011. I made the right choice of entering into Big 4s instead of smaller firms. I learned a lot here and I do enjoy bits of audit life. The experience being in working world has made me realize how to I want to plan my future after graduating. (Read more...)

Lessons Learned: Internship provides opportunities to learned what you want to do in future.

Proud to be part of PwC Malaysia

9. Hugged David Choi, twice

Never in my life that I can imagine David Choi would decided to include Malaysia in his tour list. What else to say? Phew~ The experience of meeting him again after his performance in Seoul and the opportunity to chat with him, is unable to define in words. (Read more...)

Lessons Learned: Go for it. Do the things you will never regret of. I did, when broadly asking David for hug.

Dreams come true in June

10. Went high on two Korean concerts

Korean Music Wave 2011- Who thought I would be metres away from TOP, G-Dragon and Seungri on 24/9/2011? That's was my first concert I paid myself for and the one I couldn't forget in my entire life. Although the whole Big Bang wasn't there, I enjoyed myself very much that night. (Read more...)

2PM Hands Up Asia Tour Live In Malaysia- The best part of this is, I won myself a VIP ticket after spamming Andy on Twitter. It was another dream come true! Whole night go crazy for Taecyeon~~ (Read more...)

Lessons Learned: Dreams do come true.

2011 is another interesting year, with ups and downs. I emo-ed a lot and honestly speaking, I didn't manage to stick to my plans I initially layout earlier. I have to work hard for 2012 as this would be more life changing point for me. God Bless Me.

P.R.O.F.E.S.S.I.O.N.A.L

2011-12-17T22:30:00.000+08:00

A little bit of sharing from a short talk by NOESIS last Saturday at UMAC-NOESIS Intervaristy Investment Challenge 2011.

[14/12/2011] Dean's List Award Ceremony

2011-12-17T00:44:00.000+08:00

How to express my feeling? Felt blessed. Felt thankful. Felt proud of myself. After all the hard work and frustration, I know that they had been paid off. I'm not the smartest person and I don't mind not being one. I don't know about others but I'm glad that I got what I got today with my determination and hard work.

Most probably my last time attending this event in school.

Life as a student for me is not an easy one. As most of you may know, I am involved actively in extra-curricular activities. It's not easy to juggle between studies and AIESEC last year. I had heavier class schedule compared to my peers (after delaying one semester for exchange program). I would woke up early in the morning for classes, sometimes alone in juniors classes. The rest of the days, I'll spend my time working on AIESEC stuff (I was the head of Finance team and also supervisor for the annual dinner of the year). I don't usually go back to my room until at night. I wouldn't say I did it in time management. In fact, my grades dropped tremendously that I wasn't qualified to be in the Dean's list. My poorest grades were for the subjects that deemed easy for others. Honestly, I was humiliated.

Receiving the award from faculty's Dean.

With the Dean.

But I still felt thankful cause I was happy in doing what I want. If I were to be given another chance, I'll still choose a hectic schedule like this; studying what I want to learn and doing activities that interest me. My grades dropped but my learning point was at the peak last semester. Worth it =)

My coursemates who attended on that day. Congratulations to all.

Lastly, I would like to stress out a point; university life is not all about study. It is about learning/doing what you like and interest you the most. 3-4 years is not a short one, neither a long one either. Have a fulfilling journey as a student. You'll miss it soon enough.

With Daniel, top scorers for Economics who is currently working in Ministry of Home Affairs.

Hope this short post will inspires others especially my dearest juniors.

[10/12/2011] UMAC-NOESIS Intervarsity Investment Challenge 2011

2011-12-11T22:38:00.001+08:00

"Where Everyday Is An Investment"

The organising committee always emphasize the above statement. True enough, investment is something you do everytime, from deciding what to eat, which pair of shoes to buy or even which job you want to land on. Investment is about how you use your resources to get benefit in a period of time. More complicated investments would be involving stocks, properties, commodities and FOREX. These are the things I have limited knowledge about but would like to explore further in the future.

So when a friend of mine from UM, Yahya invited me to join him in IVIC organised by UMAC, I agreed. After all, this is one of the few things I can do while I'm still a student. The event was well organized. Kudos to the OCs of IVIC.

Basically the event involves the participants to play the role as a fund manager in our own investment company to invest in stock, currency, commodities and real property market with a capital given of IVD3 million. The whole challenge were divided into 2 stage (Stage 1-4 rounds and Stage 2- 3 rounds) with each round (30 minutes) equals to 1 financial year. Newspapers will be provided in beginning of each round and news broadcasts will be screen sometimes. Market price will change every half of financial year, therefore every transactions have to be made in 15 minutes before situation changes.

Every seconds can change every decisions you made.

I didn't really know about investment so most decision making were made by my other team members. I were more involved in preparing cheque book and updating our bank book. Nevertheless, I experienced what the usual investors experience-ganjeong-ness. For example, there was the time when we decided to focus on China properties, by buying 2 properties in China, when a news broadcast on China disastrous earthquake as when I was preparing a cheque for the transaction. It was like a horror to all investors in the hall, like this:

Photo credit to IVIC fanpage.

My team didn't win that day. Guess lady luck was not on our side. We focused on commodities (gold) but eventually they dropped in the last few crucial round.

A talk by NOESIS on Charted Financial Analyst (CFA) programme.

I did enjoyed very much on last Saturday. I'm glad I did not turn down Yahya's offer. I couldn't say I learned a lot from this event but it'll be a good start off from here. By the way, we didn't go home empty handedly. NOESIS provided us with a 40% scholarship for CFA/CIMA/CIM/CIPD course upon graduation. Thanks team The Intelligent Investors for the awesome time. =)

Team The Intelligent Investors

Me, Yahya and Garrick.

Another collection while I can being a student.

It's Okay If You're Slow

2011-12-03T23:29:00.001+08:00

이드라마가 끝날려면 아직 멀었어 그러니깐 빨리가지 않는다고 초초해 하지마

There's a long way to go before your story ends. So don't lose your patience because you weren't fast enough.

천천히 가면 빨리가는 사람보다 더 자세히 많은걸 볼수 있거든

If you go slower, then you can see more along the way.

둘중에 누가더 크게 성장할꺼라고 물으면 난. 천천히 많은걸 보는 사람이라고 생각한다.

If you ask me who will grow stronger, I think it's the one who took it slow. -Kang Oh Hyuk from Dream High.

Thanks Min Gi 오빠 for the translation!!!

Big Bad Wolf Warehouse Sale 2011

2011-12-03T18:47:00.001+08:00

Remember Big Bad Wolf 2010 I excitedly talked about last year? Wolfie has returned this year on 7/10/2011 to 16/10/2011 at Malaysian Agro Exposition Park, Serdang. Being a book lover, how can I not miss this great opportunity to grab some cut-down priced books?

As this time I had allowances from my internship, I managed to spend more this year. I was not really happy of the venue in MAEPS as it was not a convenient to be reached with public transports. Taking a taxi from KTM Serdang to the venue which is not far away costs a whooping RM21!!! Nevertheless, MAEPS was a big venue that able to accommodate more books and people.

I went twice to the book sales itself; once with WK on 8/10/2011 where I heavily carried back 20 books (RM165) and second round trip with my brother and sister on 15/10/2011, resulting another 18 books (RM129). All books were priced from RM8.00 to RM20.00.

I read various genres of books; from fictions to biographies, cultures and self enrichments.

Books for my sister. I'm glad she enjoys reading as I do. But she prefers Chinese novels more. Recently she invested more than Rm100 for Diary of a Wimpy Kid series (crazy).

Comics were cheap; RM3 each but each series comes with only one or two volume so no point of buying. This one I bought got Volume 1-4 and it's Korean artwork so worth to get them.

Knowledge-based books.

Inspiring books (not the Dork diaries). So happy I get my hands on Mitch Albom's For One More Day (RM8) and Rhonda Byrne's Secret the Power (RM14 courtesy from Groupon).

Twilight series (RM8 each) and Shopaholic series (RM8 each)!!!

Big Bad Wolf came back for an Aftermath Sale on 24/11/2011 to 28/11/2011 at South City Plaza, Seri Kembangan where they offered books unsold or spoiled from Big Bad Wolf Sale earlier priced at RM5 and below! Result: I spent another RM47 for 11 books with my sister!

Third round in aftermath sale. RM5 for one book!

I guess I have to control myself from buying more books in a year time and finish up all the readings before the next Big Bad Wolf Sale! But if anyone of you still wishes to get some good books at really low price (not as low as RM8, but around RM20-ish), go to BookXcess located in Amcorp Mall. You'll get good bargains there. Happy reading, folks!

[25/11/2011] 2PM Hands Up Asia Tour In Malaysia 2011 (delayed)

2011-12-03T15:08:00.001+08:00

[I'm back to blogging. Yes, I've taken a break from blogging because of work and I'm truly sorry if there's any readers here who are disappointed.미안 해요! I'll try to patch up the pieces I've missed here, so stay tuned!]

24/11/2011 was quiet an emotional night for me. I came back feeling pissed off and tired because of work, the rain and terrible bus ride. I was pissed that it affected my parents, so I got really good scolding that night.I have a very bad tamper at times so I ended up slamming the door and blasting my radio. I cried really hard that night and....well, the rest are history. And then, when I realised 2PM concert is the next day and I'm not going, which did nothing to help brighten up my mood. I did some research on the Facebook cause few netizens were selling out their tickets at cheaper rate. The reason I held back was because I wouldn't have anyone to accompany me to the concert. Oh well...

And then I saw a post in one of Facebook fanpage that there are last minute contest to win one VIP ticket to the show. Turns out that the person giving out the ticket was someone I already followed in twitter! I didn't put much hope on it but I did end up spamming his Twitter wall.

"I want to do to 2PM concert because..." spam on Andy's wall.

And guess what, I got the tickets! I was stunned for awhile cause I wasn't prepared to attend the concert and now I was informed I'll be attending a concert in less than 24 hours time!

2PM Hands Up Asia Tour 2011 poster

My ticket: RM 0.00 *grins*

The concert was awesome, though not as awesome as if Big Bang was here during Korean Music Wave 2011. I'm surprised that VIP seats are actually way behind in the stadium. Guess my expectations were set too high. But I'm very thankful to be able to attend this concert for free!

Check out the photos below. Mostly grabbed from lucky fans from the rock zone and credit as per stated =)

The boys were behind the curtain screen at the start of the concert.

Credit: Her Korean Things

View from my seat in Stadium Negara. All supporting Hottest (2PM's fanclub).

My favourite- Taecyeon!!! Love his rap, his cheekiness especially in Dream High and Cinderella's Sister, and of course his six packs *exil grins*

Possibly my second fav- Wooyoung!!! His dance moves are really good.

Credit: Her Korean Things

Nickhun aka Thai Prince. Cute cute cute!

Credit: Her Korean Things

All five on stage ^o^

Credit: Her Korean Things

That night, 2PM performed a total of 25 songs to their Malaysian Hottest. List credit to http://kpop18.blogspot.com/

1. Hot

2. Electricity Fav!!!

3. Hands Up Fav!!!

4. Crazy For You

5. Wait and Tired

6. Besides You

7. I Can't

8. Give It To Me

9. Dance Tonight

10. My Valentine Dream High Ost!!!

11. Revenger

12. I'll Be Back Fav!!!

13. I Hate You

14. Back To You

15. Alive

16. Without You Fav!!!

17. Only You

18. 10 Points Out Of 10 Fav!!!

19.Again and Again Fav!!!

20. I'm Your Man

21. Don't Stop Can't Stop Fav!!!

22. Heart Beat Fav!!!

23.Thank You Fav!!!

24. 10 Points Out Of 10 (Remix) Fav!!!

25. Hands Up (Remix) Fav!!!

One of my personal favourite!

2PM debut song. Taec `molesting' his members' butt!!!

2PM flashing their six packs!

Thank you soooo much, Andy!

2PM tee for RM25..whee~~

Last but not least,

My Taec is soooo funny!!!!!!!

Credit: Her Korean Things

Check out more pictures from Her Korean Things Facebook page. Remember to help my friend click like as well! 감사합니다! =)

I've Rejected Singapore, Twice

2011-11-06T03:26:00.000+08:00

Yeap, twice. Pathetic huh? Opportunities knocked on my doorstep and I kicked them away, twice!

First, it was this National University of Singapore's offer. Considering my offer must had passed through hundreds or perhaps, thousands of applicants; I rejected it. Not that I wanted too, I was forced too.

Now, there's this audit company which would like to offer me an internship opportunity and they were so enthusiastic about me coming to join them. After much consideration, I heavy-heartedly send an email to reject the offer.

I must be stupid, huh?

Well, I rejected the offer, perhaps, having the same reason why I rejected NUS' offer; MONEY! Saddist...

I knew if I want to go to Singapore, I'll have to ask MONEY from Dad. And I couldn't voice out to him at this point of time. Again, my dreams flew because of this same reason.

Will I, one day, manage to break my `jail' and fly out from this `cage'? I do not know. But I believe, if I have the will, there's a way and opportunity will come to me. I hold on to this believe, that's why I got those offers in the first place, right?

Perhaps, I wasn't ready to fly yet...

Rebellious

2011-10-30T00:26:00.001+08:00

I got tired so I choose to rebel. In another way. I choose to stop talking. I choose not to have any eye contacts. I choose to ignore. I choose to be invincible. I choose not to listen.

Does all these make any difference? I don't know.

I don't feel being needed. I don't feel being loved.I feel that without me, it'll make no difference to you.

From now, I'll just put on my earphones and pretend I'm invincible.

Dream High 드림하이

2011-10-29T04:53:00.001+08:00

Recently just watched 드림하이. Yeah, I'm kinda way behind as this drama was released early this year. But anyway, love it, love it! Love 김수현. Love 택연. Love the OST especially Dreaming (by Suzy, IU, 은정, 김수현, 택연 and 우영) as well as Dreaming by 김수현.

드림하이 대박!

Wish #1

2011-10-29T03:53:00.001+08:00

To sit Ferris wheel with my love one <3

Photo credits to Google Image

My Brother Is All Grown Up

2011-09-10T04:36:00.001+08:00

We used to fight a lot. Like physically. I kick you, you punch me that kind of fight. Our age difference is just 2 years, so basically we grew up having the same childhood. We play warrior games like boys, and we do play `masak-masak' like girls as well. Once I was so fascinated by a pair of scissors when I was about 6 years old that not only I cut a small (but yet later discovered by Mom) hole on the curtain, but also left a small scar on my brother's nose (not sure if it's still visible now).

He's all grown up to a young adult now. He's 20 and he has started his university life in USM Penang. I wrote this, after 5 days he left the house, feeling something's missing here. So proud he made it into a reputable local university. I have been giving him a lot of advises based of my experiences and I really hope those will shape him into a better student and better person in the future.

IDIOT Alvin Chen, belajar rajin-rajin ye!

This picture was taken on an uneven ground so, whoever comment that I'm short, never say I've warned you!

4 of us having ice kacang before he departs to Penang the next day~

희망은 잠들지 않는 꿈 (Hope Is A Dream That Doesn't Sleep) by Kyuhyun (Super Junior)

2011-09-01T21:00:00.000+08:00

It doesn’t matter if I’m lonely. Whenever I think of you
A smile spreads across my face.
It doesn’t matter if I’m tired. Whenever you are happy
My heart is filled with love.
Today I might live in a harsh world again.
Even if I’m tired, when I close my eyes, I only see your image.
The dreams that are still ringing in my ears
Are leaving my side towards you.
Everyday my life is like a dream.
If we can look at each other and love each other
I’ll stand up again.
To me, the happiness of those precious memories
Will be warmer during hard times.
For me, hope is a dream that never sleeps.
Like a shadow by my side you always
Quietly come to me.
To see if I’m hurt, to see if I’m lonely everyday
With feelings of yearning, you come to me.
Even if the world makes me cry, I’m okay.
Because you are always by my side.
Like dust, will those memories change and leave?
I’ll keep smiling to ease my heart.
Everyday my life is like a dream.
If we can look at each other and love each other
I’ll stand up again.
To me, the happiness of those precious memories
Will be warmer during hard times.
For me, hope is a dream that never sleeps.
No matter how many times I stumble and fall
I’m still standing like this.
I only have one heart.
When I’m tired you become my strength.
My heart is towards you forever.
So I swallowed the hurt and grief.
I’ll only show you my smiling form.
It doesn’t even hurt now.
I’ll always hold on to the dreams I want to fulfill with you
I’ll try to call for you at the place I cannot reach
I love you with all my heart.

(Credit to Korean Splash)

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I am currently watching King of Baker airing in 8tv and found this OST very meaningful. This song doesn't particularly mean for people who is in love, but the people surrounding us, who love us; parents, brothers and sisters, friends etc. All these people would be the one who will become the pillar of strength when you need one. And if you really love these people, even they might not be around for you all the times, as long you know they're good, they're happy,you'll feel blessed.

Hope is a dream that doesn't sleeps. I love how these words, combined together, very simple yet speaks a thousands of words. I shall make dreams into hopes and finally, into reality.

到此为止

2011-08-31T04:22:00.000+08:00

I understand. I know well who am I. I know I should stop. It's good cause my hope haven't got that far.

I'm going to put a full-stop to this.

RT @ThisDamnQuote: You just have to learn that sometimes, it isn't love..

It's just a feeling. A sudden feeling, and you just overreacted.

我对你的感觉到此为止吧。。。

Korean Music Wave 2011 is coming to town!!!

2011-08-30T03:48:00.001+08:00

First time ever in Malaysia, Galaxy Music is bringing notable K-pop artists live in Kuala Lumpur this coming month! Who would have imagine I would be able to see my favourite K-pop artists right here in Malaysia? AWESOME-ness lah!

Galaxy is creating suspense for all K-pop fans here by announcing the line-up guests one by one at a time! Some are getting frustrated but who cares? My fav, Big Bang (minus Taeyang and Daesung) was already listed as the headline. OMGosh!!! Shout-out for my direct junior, Kathy for informing me this happening event.

So far, Galaxy has announced the followings K-pop guests who'll be here in KMW2011;

G- Dragon from Big Bang

TOP and Seung Ri from Big Bang

4 Minute

FT Island

U-Kiss

Teen Top

Park Jung Min from SS501

Still waiting to see who's the rest of the line-up for this event.

Date: 24 September 2011 (Saturday)

Time: 7pm (2 hours and 30 minutes)

Venue: Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur

Ticket prices: RM138, RM288, RM438, RM588

I'm so tempted to get the numbered seats compared to free seatings (RM138) but I'm so broke with book sales is coming to town. So, if there's any kind reader here who are willing to sponsor me, please PM me. I'll appreciate you kindness and God Bless ;P

By any chance, if there's anyone here who'll be going to KMW2011 as well, PM me so we can meet up on that day (K-pop fans, especially V.I.P.s networking >.<) And I'll probably buying the tickets on 31st of August since I registered as a member of Galaxy Music, so PM me as well cause I'll be able to get 10% for pre-sale purchases (maximum 4 tickets I think).

K-pop rocks XP!!!

[21/8/2011] Sepang Gold Coast Beach

2011-08-23T05:30:00.000+08:00

We've been to Bukit Tinggi. We've been to Sungai Kanching waterfall. We've been to Morib beach.Now, we've conquered Sepang Gold Coast. Yay! With the usual photography road trip buddies; YL, Doraemon, WK and newbie Caryn, we escaped from KL city last Sunday and head for the beach! Minus bikinis and flip-flops, most of us were equipped with heavy gear cameras and fully chargeable batteries! By the way, I'm still with my old Nikon Coolpix L12 >.<"

Shirt from Gangnam Express Bus Terminal Clothing Market and shorts from antique collection =)

Like when the wind slapped my face (wtf I'm so bad at metaphors I'm glad I'm not into literature =P)

Amused by this odd looking crab.

No boundaries.

How far you choose to walk in life where there is no boundaries for you to explore?

Children have no worries. They just go and go. Can I do the same?

Sometimes, you gotta pause and enjoy life.

I have a dream. A dream to be in place like this with my loved ones every week, taking a break after long weekdays. No shopping malls for weekends! =)

Feel the earth and let crabs crawling up you legs wtf haha...

Bad picture but I still like the feel in it.

Finally I'm able to take macro-mode pictures with new set of batteries..whee~

wheeeeee~~~~!!!

Say Hi to Doraemon, my childhood friend!

Sunset <3

I conquered Sepang Gold Coast Beach! <3

One of the nicest picture I've taken using Sunset-mode.

I've been here!

So, what's next? Any suggestion for a one day photography trip? =)

[14/08/2011] Happy 22!!!

2011-08-23T00:49:00.001+08:00

So this is the post that declare myself that I'm old! Yay! o.O"

Usually, I don't really like 14/08 cause that's the day where I'm especially lonely. No one seems to give a damn on my birthdays, not even my parents. Well, birthdays are another day in 365, right? But, but, I do have friends who really cares actually so it wasn't that bad lah~!

My first birthday celebration during my teen days was in 2007 where my form 6 friends celebrated it in school. That was the first time I ever remembered having my own name `carved' on a cake. 2008 and 2009, my uni-mates celebrated mine with other August babies a.k.a group celebration. Last year, was a little bit different. Celebrated it with JR's surprise birthday cake in 21st Century, senior Allan come all the way to hostel with Secret Recipe and Kim Kooi's birthday breakfast. Miss all these people in uni days.

Thanks to two gentlemen, I'm glad I had an awesome day this year. No cakes, no gifts, but I feel blessed to have friends around with me on that special day =)

camwhoring to see if there's any sign of wrinkles growing hahaha...

Dress from Nichii, Cardigan from Romp and Shorts from antiques-I-had-in-stock =P

Had nice lunch in Nando's (yay my fav!). Didn't serve with Extra Hot sauce though as I don't want to have bad stomach pain on that day :S. After lunch, head for a movie, Captain America. Oh wait! Thanks Golden Screen Cinemas for a free movie ticket yearly! And folks, wait till the movie really ends (I mean after those long credits!) for extras. Not wanting to go home early, we went for game of pool. I think I've been playing a lot of pool recently haha.

JY...so damn pro that I think I need 20 years to train before competing with him T__T

JS...wuah so damn happy can `poke' final ball =)

Me...the noobest >.<"

Thanks for making my day (wtf why do I `peace like 101% Korean here =.=")

By the way, do I look older? Any wrinkles? nooooooooo.....I wanna be forever 21 >.<"

[10-13th July 2011] International Internal Auditors Conference 2011

2011-07-20T20:00:00.000+08:00

It's been more than one week since the end of my volunteering experience for International Internal Auditors Conference (IIAC 2011) in Kuala Lumpur. It was tiring and people must be wondering why would I even thought of taking 2 days leave to volunteer for this event. I would say, this is one of the best decision I ever make.

A brief introduction on IIAC 2011 before I go any further. The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is recognized as the internal audit profession's leader in certification, research and technical guidance since its establishment in 1941. So far, IIA has over 170,000 members over 165 countries worldwide. The IIAC conference for the year 2011 was hosted in Kuala Lumpur from 10th to 13th of July, thus making Malaysia as the first Asian country to host for IIAC. IIAC 2011 serves as a magnet for internal audit professionals, drawing more than 2,000 delegates from every corner of the world.

That pretty gives insights on what's IIA and IIAC 2011. I was informed by a friend regarding this student volunteering opportunities and I thought `Why not giving it a try since it's a rare opportunity?' So, I went ahead taking 2 days leave (my manager sure didn't want to let me off! haha XD) and went ahead to join with unfamiliar people in unfamiliar place.

I was glad I make new friends fast and I am very proud with my new circle of friends! I mean they have very diverse backgrounds and they're really cool people (yeah, I was talking 'bout ya, @Simba, @Ru, @Jean, @Faiz, @Nabila, @Azie). IIA Malaysia secretariat was cool too! Not so much for the interaction with the delegates (I mean they're big bosses man!) but I am glad I was able to provide the warmth and comfort of Malaysia by guiding them when they feel lost (well, I've been in foreign land and I know how does it feel to be lost and how glad if there's any locals willing to help me out!)

Another greatest thing is that I was put into Speakers Management team, where we're suppose to coordinate well the speakers in each of their respective sessions. From this experience, I am able to get to know notable people in internal audit environment. Well, now I know who's Rob Perry (Ernst & Young USA), John Verver (ACL, Canada) etc. Cool thing is, I am able to sneak into some of the talks I am in charge of and listen to them! I had much difficulties of understanding their talks (perhaps, they're very technical and I have not much knowledge on internal audit yet) but no harm to start learning, huh? :-) Perhaps I'll elaborate more details of their talks in another post.

Oh best thing is, we get to join the delegates for the Gala dinner! Food!!!! Oriental Chinese food!!! Red wine!!!

The last thing I would light to highlight is I gain a lot from the exhibition during the 3 days. Booths like ACCA, Big 4s, internal audit systems providers, and etc were gathered in exhibition hall 4 and 5 and I actually grabbed chances to be in the exhibition hall. Now I know Grant Thornton is one of the largest accounting firm as well. And I met with one of my school's alumni who's in the ACCA (remember Mr. Ang? ). Not to mention, a lot of brochures, a lot of goodies, and A LOT TO LEARN! *am excited o.o"*

Definitely had a good experience during the 3 days, apart from leg cramps resulting from standing too long and lack of sleep. But I definitely gain more; friends, knowledge and experience! I am beginning to look into possibilities of internal auditing as one of my career path! xoxo

[16 July 2011] 35th Bon Odori Kuala Lumpur 2011

2011-07-20T09:01:00.000+08:00

I've been to the 31st as well as the 33rd Bon Odori Kuala Lumpur previously. I couldn't remember why I missed out the 32nd and 34th ones but I am glad I did make it to the 35th one last Saturday. Thanks to @JY who wake me up from my hibernation weekend for this! =P

As usual, collectible fans! I just love the theme for this year<3

So a little bit on what is Bon Odori all about. Sounds so Japanese right? Correct! According to DailyChilli, Bon Odori is a Japanese Buddhist custom held annually to honour the spirits of ancestors. A joint organizing by The Embassy of Japan, Japanese School of Kuala Lumpur and Japan Club of Kuala Lumpur, this event is held again at Panasonic Sports Complex, Shah Alam. As every other year, the main event for that night was the cultural dance performance where crowds will gather together around the centre stage and dance together with the performers. This year, I didn't join for the cultural dance though =)

Random people at random time >.<"

Another attractions in the event itself, well, of course; FOODSSSS!!!! I mean, who aren't attracted at food? Selling like hot cakes are sushi, shaved ice as well as alcohol. I'm not sure exactly how many people were in the stadium that day, I know I did feel like in a can of sardines!

Fruit shaved ice! Love the mango <3

Sushi! Lack of enough wasabi T__T

And did I tell you I can almost bump to someone randomly and I realize I know them? I mean among thousands of people there, that's pretty impressive!

Met my dear senior Allan! (I think he make me realize KL is really small!)

Not so much to update about compared to last years', so I'll end up with few memorable photos (it's the poeple I hang out with I love the most!) <3

Kawaii-ne~~<3

<3<3<3

My Internship Experiences

2011-06-27T00:00:00.126+08:00

It's almost one month since I started my 6 months internship in PricewaterhouseCoopers Kuala Lumpur. So sorry for some of you who have been wondering why on earth I'm not updating on it. Well, busy-lah! Weekends? No~ sleep time ma....Honestly, working life is tiring. I can't lie about this, right? Everyone knows it. But so far, it's not as bad. I see it as learning opportunity.

I'm going to state my opinion and stand on why do I do my internship in one of the Big 4, instead of any other middle firm. You see, there's a taboo that goes like; if you do your internship in big companies, you'll learn lesser and you only do photocopying. I beg to defer.

Exposure to multinational corporations.
Being stuck in a dusty hidden office isn't my type. I want opportunity to expose to the wide world outside. Middle/small firms are unable to bring me this opportunity as much as Big 4s do. Currently, I'm in the audit team for one of the world's largest computer manufacturer and consulting firm. I get to understand bits about the company itself. Who knows I might be working for the company one day? You have the experience there already, an additional point for you to start your career well.

Internship-easiest road to Big 4s?
According to one of my seniors, it is easier to enter Big 4s during internship period, compare if you apply after graduate. I'm not sure how true it is, but I believe that Big 4s take in interns quite leniently, as some of them take interns in bulk. It is an opportunity if you have experiences in Big 4s, and it'll be an advantage if you want to apply for Big 4 again or any other middle/ small firm (I'm sure they're more than happy?) after you graduate.

It is not about photocopying!
4 weeks down the road, I've been doing photocopying for once. In PwC office itself, interns do not have the access to photocopy machine system, unless provided by seniors. In contrast, I did hear some of the ones in smaller firms do administrative jobs instead. Therefore, interning in Big 4s is not about photocopying only! It is a taboo that all of us should clear off.

The first two weeks, I was in the office, and I learned to do financial statement review or castings. Basically, it is making sure financial statements are prepared correctly, without any conflicts and minor mistakes. The 2 following weeks, I was at the client's place, getting my hands on, bit by bit, on the audit process itself. However, the process itself is at the final stage, which is hard for me to understand more on the whole process. Basically, I am helping out the team with the final reviews and agreeing on numbers.

Of course, middle/small firms has their own pros as well. I still believe those doing in middle/small firm gets to grasp more on audit processes, and they get to go outstation (yeah we don't =.=")!

I have so much more to learn on audit field. It is a very stressful job, no doubt. Auditors never leave on time. Official time is 5.30pm but they usually leaves around 10pm. I myself as intern goes back after 7 or 8pm (I don't even dare to go back on time =.=") It's not even a peak period. I guess I'll take another 5 months to explore this field and ask myself do I really want to be in this field. Really requires a lot of sacrifices and mental preparations. And making sure I do have a car that time to drive cause it's freaking stressful and tiring to travel by public transport, with a heavy laptop, everyday. I'll be lying like dead meat when I come back around 10pm and still feeling swell the next morning ='(

I'm really looking forward to the next 5 months in Assurance- Consumer, Industrial Products and Services department. It's a relief I don't really (okay I admit, sometimes I do!) have to drag myself out from bed and whines about going to work but I do feel Monday Blues though! =S So far, so good!=)

David Choi Live in Kuala Lumpur [19 June 2011]

2011-06-26T02:55:00.000+08:00

I have a confession. I'm so totally in love! That's right, I'm so in love with David Choi. I never regretted my decision to go for his performance last Sunday, even though I'm financially broke T__T (thank God I got my salary few days before!) Wanna know what stuff you've all been missing? Keep reading! ;P

Started the awesome day with the Meet & Greet session at the Rock Corner, The Curve. I even printed out the photo of me and David in Korea to pass to him. Almost didn't get to print the photo out cause there's no printing service from pendrive in The Curve FML! Luckily there's one in e-Curve (thanks to The Curve Information Center). And I thought of framing it nicely but the cheapest photo frame is like RM30++ (and it's paper) WTF. Hope David keeps the photo nicely! ^o^"

So, in the Meet & Great session, everyone brought their albums to be autographed by David. I did too! I even brought my Korean version and let him sign again on it. I think I'm the only one there with the special edition MUAHAHAX >.<" Also, I think I had the greatest regrets ever in my life that time. I was so freaking nervous and didn't prepare any speech for David, and I end up no photos together, no handshakes, no hugs from him!!!! I was like WTH HAVE I DONE????!!!

Isn't he's cute? =)

There's best part somewhere there as well. I told him I met him last year in his Korea's performance and shown him our picture, guess what? He said, `Oh I remember you'. I was like up in Heaven already! =) No wonder I totally forgot to shake his hand or hug him. I couldn't remember where is the Korea venue when he asked me. It's Welcomm Theater, David! =)

Right after the Meet & Greet session (and still feeling very depressed about not hugging David LOL), Karen, Beatrice and her boyfriend, and I went over to Bentley's Auditorium to collect the tickets. But ticket counters are not open yet so we actually CAMPED there right till the show at 7pm! It's like 4 HOURS!!! Oh by the way, Karen and Beatrice are my newly meet friends. Karen's the one who's very kind-heartedly got me the ticket for the show =) We met 3 awesome entertaining boys there as well; Kevin, and twins Jason and Jeremy.

The VVIP tickets. Thanks, Karen! *hugs*

Say Hi to Karen! =)

We sat on the the 3rd row and this makes one of the best thing in my entire life! The show kick start with few songs by Hunny Madu. Her voice's not bad, but everyone just wanted David Choi to appear soon.

Hunny Madu. She has a powerful voice.

Alas, David's appearance in front of like 500 people.

Please, ignore my crazy screams.

I'm actually uploading the videos of him singing some of the songs, but Streamyx seems like taking forever to do it. So be patient and stay tune ;-) On the mean time, take a look at some of David's cute expression while performing *loves* (more pics in my FB page)

It was an awesome performance. Me and Karen was like trying to delete pictures from our own SD card cause there isn't any space to record all his song! And my battery was running out so it's like very gancheong scene LMAO! And have a look at http://yfrog.com/nbwn8z . Awesome!

Newly met friends and our shared passion for David Choi's music.

The show ended and everyone went back satisfied (maybe sadly cause it's finished) but here comes the best part of the day. Now, remember how I'm feeling depressed earlier? Ha! Karen was smart enough to stay back after the show cause she was convinced that David's going to come out after that. So, we stayed on awhile and guess what? I saw David's head pop out from the behind stage and all out of sudden, I find myself saying `David, can I hug you?' SERIOUS SH*T I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE I ACTUALLY SAID THAT!!! AND I GOT TWO!!! I am the happiest girl on earth that day, I guess *wink*. And we chatted awhile, take pictures together (finally ^o^ and nicer than the one we took together in Korea) and I even gave him a key-chain souvenir with Twin Towers, KL Tower and hornbill bird on it (and my Korean name at the back!) ,since he wouldn't have time for shopping.

* can't breath*

David's cute autograph!

Got his T-shirt with his autograph (upper right). Gonna frame it!

Ending this with X-Large picture. OMG. I LOVE YOU, David! Hope to see you next year, probably in L.A? *winks*

Experimenting with Toy Camera Setting

2011-06-25T14:54:00.000+08:00

A view of the place in my client's office where I usually sits for lunch.

Comfy.

David Choi's Only You

2011-06-12T00:42:00.000+08:00

Finally collected David Choi's very first album, Only You. That adds to my complete collection of both his album. Can't wait to see him next Sunday! Muahxxx <3

More information on my main site :)

Domokun-ized!

2011-06-06T00:12:00.000+08:00

I wished they're mine!!!

Haircut, finally!

2011-05-27T02:07:00.000+08:00

Finally got myself a haircut today! Just a little bit trimming and having my front hair back. RM 8 (student cut) from Thomas and Guys, Puchong.

P/s: Please rate! Thanks! ^o^

My Break Time!

2011-05-25T00:43:00.000+08:00

1 hour is super precious for me. Usually, I'll have bread or biscuit and probably a Coke (RM 2+) that is refillable and fill my tummy as well, with gas of course. Of course super unhealthy, but this is the way to survive, right? With a good book (finished The Time Traveller's Wife and now starting on The Open World: The Global Journey of the Fourteenth Dalai Lama).

7 more days!

2011-05-24T22:11:00.000+08:00

Time flies. Gonna start a different life after 7 days! Feeling excited yet nervous. Wish me luck!

David Choi will be in Kuala Lumpur!!!

2011-05-23T01:55:00.000+08:00

Ohmaigod! Is this a dream? Well, it's a few days news la, but there's still 20% of me who still thinks this is a dream. C'mon, it's not Jay Chou or whatever superstar celebrities we're talking about. It's David Choi, who's a Youtube artist, who might probably never heard of Malaysia before.

Okay, before I go on, I'll introduce David Choi, again. He's a Korean American singer/songwriter and Youtube producer in Los Angelas. You can visit his Youtube here or his official website here. I like his songs That Girl very very much! Oh, did I tell you guys I actually met him before in Korea (and shake his hand?). You can actually view my post on it here. In that post, I actually wrote that he would not come to places like Malaysia to perform and guess what? Now, he's coming!!!!! (okay I need someone to CPR me)

Oh I still remembers chatting briefly with David and I asked if he's heard of Malaysia and is he coming to perform, and at that time, he answered something like `yeah, heard of it. would love to go there one day'. And he's coming!!!! (haha, he would've coming because of me huh?)

Okay, he's not someone who's popular like Jay Chou or Rain, but how many chance you might get for David Choi to perform in Bolehland?

Special thanks to my dear friend, SC for informing me this and I actually met someone online who booked extra tickets for Sunday's show and she's selling it for RM 60 each. I'm definitely going for it! Too bad, it seems no one here is interested to go with me, so I might end up going alone to Mutiara Damansara (with the risk of being abducted at late night lol, but I don't care I wanna meet David Choi!!!!).

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P/s: 8 more days!

Updates!!!

2011-05-20T04:17:00.001+08:00

It's 4am and 4 more hours or so later, I have to be awake and get ready for work again. Sigh, off days just passed so fast. Oh, why am I still awake and writing this? Pretty dumb, isn't it? Well, I was getting sorry for this site for I have not been updating for ages. Not that I was busy or lazy, but I just don't know how to start writing. Things has been very complicated for more than a month or so, they still are to be exact, but I've learned to accept the way I was put in. Life must continue also right?

So, a little update here and there briefly. Exam finishes on 29th April and immediately started working on 1st May. It was a tough decision to start working for I understand that once I start, I'll be restless at least till end of the year, worse till early next year. But I guess it's a wise decision anyway cause for the very first time, I'm very broke (blames all the luxurious spendings in school!).

Working is hard. And boring. And lifeless. And tiring. It's hectic working for about 10 hours or so per day. And stressful cause you get irritated by rude Malaysians. Seriously, Malaysians, mostly are damn rude and take things for granted. Interesting things is, as I work and gets closer to the society, I can see a lot of people and sometimes I do wonder what each individuals think and act personally.

Sometimes, I think time passes really quick. It's already 20th today and 10 more days to go. And then, I'll start a different life again. I just hope things got better and better for me.

P/s: By the way, I've opened a new site more to photography. I'm not a professional nor a good photographer and all I have now is my cameraphone. Hopefully, this new site will be able to provide an easier short and interesting updates now and then. Feedbacks are most welcome!

Tenshi in Kuala Lumpur General Hospital

2011-05-20T03:41:00.000+08:00

No. I'm perfectly fine, peeps. Went for visiting purpose. Wasn't too happy with the place's condition anyway.

Even Domokun Cannot Help Me!

2011-04-23T17:27:00.000+08:00

Got myself my very first Domokun. A phone/money pouch to be exact. Very cute, I like!

But still depressed weyh~ Don't know for what reason. PMS kut? LOL!

Dad's home. But he still look very confused (and bold). I got a very wild imagination that he cannot recognized me but I think he did. Just didn't talk with me, or anyone and his hearing is getting from bad to worst. I wanna cry see him like that. He's not my usual Dad. He became a person I'm quite afraid of. I felt like a very bad daughter to him. I am not at his side when he's in ICU. I'm not at home more than 3 hours when he's back home. Even I have the chance, I don't even know how to face him. So hurt and felt so helpless.

I stress out a lot too. I became easily irritated with everyone. Mom and the rest. Mom always complain complain but once also never care me. Felt like I got huge responsibilities but I tend to push it away (sorry bro). Like I wanna run away from reality. Feel wanna cry everytime but poor my teddy, everytime also see me cry. Act like so brave in front of other people, but all keep inside makes me very hard to breath, chest also feel very pain.

Just wish can tell someone but no one wants to hear. See my teddy face also wanna punch him! I need someone care, is it too much to ask for?

The Day I Prayed So Hard

2011-04-18T18:11:00.002+08:00

I felt numb. I was in a situation I have no idea to face at all. I'm not a very religious person. I do believe in God but I didn't understands Him much. Last Friday, I decided, no one can help me other than Him.

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6 missed calls and an urgent text from cuzzie all the way from Penang on Friday night. Something bad must had happened. Is it Grandma? Or Uncle? I was deciding whether I should return the call. I couldn't concentrate on my revision, so I decided to return the call. It wasn't Grandma nor Uncle. It was him. I remembered `accident', `call Mom' and the rest, I couldn't remember. Still hoping for some miscommunication, I dialed for home. It was confirmed. Last thing I know, I cried and wished I was dreaming.

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I thought it was a stroke or something. Or better still dizziness or something that make him faint and fall from motorcycle. It should be not so bad, I prayed. He's a strong man, I just know. But why the fuck I heard `pendarahan otak'??? Why isn't the doctor let us see him for hours??? What happened? Am I facing the worst out from the worst?

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Honestly, thoughts are all around at that time. A lot of flashbacks. And probably regrets. Everyone in the family knows he loves me the most (well, not confirmed by him) but he treats me well. He never nags me to study (he knew I can be trusted, I guess). He always gives me pocket money whenever I asked (in fact he just banked in additional pocket money that day, right away when I requested). I couldn't hold any longer, so I leave my Mom and the rest in the hospital, dashing outside to the nearest garden, and then just burst into tears. I look up at the sky and I saw full moon. I held my hands together, tight, and I whisper to Him.

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I will not forget the day he had neurosurgery to remove the blood clots. It was Mom's birthday. Thank God, it was a success. I feel weird seeing my strong man now lying on the bed, mouth covered with oxygen mask, and his head shaved and bleed. But I didn't manage to see him fully conscious and start talking. I decided to go back to university and concentrate on my next final papers. I heard he's doing fine. Still in ICU, can speak but hardly eats. I want to see him so badly but I realized I cannot help to improve his condition, his pain, but to do well in my papers to make him proud.

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God, if you do listen to my prayers, please let my Daddy recover fast. He's our family sole provider, we need him. Forgive my sinful actions; hating/complaining/criticizing him most of the times, but I do love him. Cause he's forever my Daddy.

An Exploration to Gunung Datuk, Rembau [25/3-26/3/2011]

2011-04-12T04:29:00.001+08:00

So, here's another awesome-ly delayed post.

Remember I think I almost die climbing Broga Hill last few months? Wait, on a second thought, I think I didn't blog about it here. Oh well~ A little bit about my first attempt to hike a hill, a 390m one, which I think I cannot survive the attempt, most probably because we're rushing to reach to the top for the sunset, and I hardly catch a breath that time.

And I thought WTF???!!! when co-curricular activity is organizing a exploration to Gunung Datuk, for now it's a Gunung (mountain), not a hill. As I searched Google the day before, I almost fainted when I saw it reached till 885m.

25/3, we departed from university early in the morning and reached a typical Malay village in Rembau, Negeri Sembilan. Honestly, being the only Chinese girl in the group makes it difficult for me to mix around and I got pretty bored there. We had some talks as well as a little bit of community service (cleaning and painting an abandoned house for soon-to-be community tuition center).

It was actually my first time getting in touch with a real village community, and yeah differs a lot from a city. The houses are big actually and you can find ample of spaces for yourself in village, unlike in city, you tend to have a limited personal area (just like how I'm `caged' in this room right now). People in village now each other, and they come together to form a jawatankuasa to manage the whole village as well as bringing up its development. Something we couldn't see visibly in a big city like KL. Here, you might not even know your next door neighbor. And villagers are very kind people. They're very kind and provide enough food and drinks for us.

It was actually my first experience to sleep in a camp (we spent the night at the foothill). It was cool. But I didn't ready with whatever sleeping bag so I utilized whatever I have lah~ But I kinda freaked out lah when you know, the Malays are being cautious about whatever-you-call-it creatures for I didn't really believe their existence and suddenly popped out so many what-ifs. Oh well~ I slept pretty well that night, with some backache sleeping on hard ground. And I remembered calling my Mom (SURPRISINGLY TELECOMMUNICATION LINE ON THE MOUNTAIN WAS FREAKING AWESOME HAHA) and desperately tell her I didn't want to climb the mountain. Well I kinda sound like I will die halfway the next day that it make like a goodbye call HAHAHAHAHA!

I think I was more worry about being sucked by little vampires. Nah, not the mosquito, but the leeches. And hell, I was so freaking genius I came with a thin school socks and a track bottom which is not long enough. Dang~! But things got better than I expected. I climbed and climbed and felt like its so cool to be so adventurous like this. I jumped, I hoped like in kungfu movie (HAHAHAHA!). But serious (LOL!). I got tired, but I did take several breaks to catch up my breath. Gunung Datuk is challenging, far more than Broga Hill as it is very sloppy.

I was very proud of my achievement that day. Instead of dying halfway up the hill, I actually am the first girl to reach to the top. The guys respected me (HAHAHA!) but that's not the main point. You know the feeling you die die also feel you cannot do something but in the end, you prove yourself wrong? That's it! I feel proud of myself and for another time, I conquered myself, my inner cowardly self.

It's really nice to be on top of the hill. Strong wind gushing past,so strong it actually pushes me, felt like taking me away. I saw many greens at the bottom (Bom must have like this!). I wished I could stay up the longer. Simple scenery could make you go awe. Being close to nature makes you reflect many things. You're so near to the cloud! *LIKE*

They told me is Hang Tuah's foot mark there o~

You know what, I still wants to conquer more hills and mountains in the future. Never mind the one week muscle pain. Never mind the sun-burn. Let's make it till Gunung Kinabalu (LOL!).

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Some update!!!

1 DOWN 6 MORE TO GO!

My First Experience with LCCT [19/3/2011]

2011-04-06T05:26:00.000+08:00

During my younger days, I always feel attached with my extended family of my Mom's side. I remembered staying over at my grandparents' house with my brother over the holidays. I was the oldest grandchild, and that time only have my brother (Alvin) and me, as well as my cousin sister (Ching) and her brother (Yan). So imagine, I was being surrounded with lots and lot and LOTS of love. I love them a lot too. I remember crying each year when my family departs for home after CNY visiting (and my Dad will hates me cause I never cry for his side of family XD).

Over the years, the journey back to Penang has become infrequent (all Dad's fault), and if you know me, you might know what happened. Soon, we were growing distances but still, I misses dearly people in Penang.

It must be crazy when Mom announced that she wanted to go back for ONE DAY VISIT. Yeah, you hear right, one day visit. We never visit the island for one day (normally 3 days minimum). Well, thanks to AirAsia, now everyone can fly! =) I was super duper excited to take the plane again, this time for domestic flight. And it was my first time with AirAsia, number one low cost carrier in Asia. Too bad, no luck bumping into Mr. Tony Fernandes.

Excited to see AirAsia ^o^...

Saying goodbye to Kuala Lumpur...

Excited to board the plane. I didn't board this way (outside) when I took MAS to/from Korea.

No space, no services, no TV, no food, no business class. That's what define LCC.

Mummy!

I was really really excited to travel with Mummy (first time, kay!). And we're really worried about my brother and my sister alone at home. Anyway, we depart at 1.30pm and come back with 11.50pm flight.

Hip-hop fashion for that day ^o^....(Cap: Yong Tai, Shirt: Voir, Tee: Namdaemun Korea)

2-way ticket costs RM220 per pax.

Upon reaching the island, we're so excited to reunite with my Mom's family. A lot of good food, especially my aunt's cooking. My grandma, she's getting really old. I remembered the times where she used to carry me up the stairs (although I always refused cause I'm afraid I'm just to heavy for her). And the times, she let me play around the kitchen when she's cooking. The times she used to call my name, although she stutter a lot. I remembered she used to have a rock-like pillow, which I hated a lot. I remember her bed covered with mosquito net. Her room faced with a tennis court, that's why she picked up a lot of tennis ball dropped around the house (and I think I brought back some home). Most of the memories actually disappeared and thinking one by one back, I was really a happy child. I think it was Nov/Dec holidays after my Standard 1.

Things changed so much now. Grandma hardly speaks a word. She can't even call my name. I don't know if she stills remembers me. I feel aliened. I feel weird and I wish things were just back like it was.

Cuzzie's family dog.

My Mom with Aunty and youngest cuzzie.

She's so cuteeeee...

Before departing back home....

Cuzzie (Ching)....Probably my one and only closest cousin.

LCCT after midnight.

A Promise Between Me and Him [24/3/2011]

2011-04-04T05:09:00.001+08:00

Alright, I'm here for three reasons;
a) I'm bored studying.
b) I have lots to update, which I failed.
c) It's his birthday yesterday and I wanna blog about him :)

In case some of you who saw me update this sweet message;

Well, he's a dear friend of mine who transited in Malaysia from Europe before flying back to Korea. A very playful person I met back in Ajou University. I treasured a lot the memories I had back in Korea and no doubt, I was very determined to meet up with him, knowing we might not meet with each other again in the future. So, on 24th March, after my classes (proves I'm a good student LOL!), I took KLIA Transit to Putrajaya to meet him up. A different person I find, more matured and taller I guess :)

Honestly, my first time taking KLIA transit.

I decided to bring him to Wetland in Putrajaya. It was both wise and unwise decision. It was good cause he was REALLY amused with the GREEN ENVIRONMENT Putrajaya has. I was actually surprise that he quite like it, minus the HOT temperature and BUGS. Comes to the point that Koreans (or tourists) like Malaysia (or other SEA countries) cause we have the greens, unlike most developed countries like Korea who looks out the windows only to find high skyscrapers. It was so fun to see him getting excited with nature, especially flamingos, which he described as flying sausages XD

Flying sausages? XD

A simple GREEN environment to us means A LOT to him...

Enjoying the simplicity of nature...

The visit turn out to be not so good when we kinda got lost, couldn't find our way out from that (stupid) park. It's just walking hours and hours, under the hot burning sun. I started to feel sorry for him as he was carrying a really big backpack around. And there's no bus/taxi stops around. Luckily, I managed to stop a taxi on the road (thanks to the lovely Malay driver and his wife) and off we head to Alamanda for some food, shopping and chilax session.

Departing was always hard but I guess I was used to it a little bit. Two, is the number of times we manage to meet up. I believe there are more to come. Globalization makes everything possible (haha too much of International Business input).

Playful Bom ^o^

Anyways, his birthday was yesterday. Happy Birthday, Bom! Wish you an exciting journey ahead in your military service and we shall meet again in Korea some day!

유승범-말레이시아!♥

나는 당신을 그리워!

AIESEC LCUKM Annual Dinner and Dance (ADND) 2011 [27/3/2011]

2011-04-02T16:40:00.002+08:00

I'm back! Lots and lots of events happened while I'm away. Yea..yea..Charlene is super busy these days! But I really really wanna pen this down even I'm busy. Cause this particular event means so much to me and now it's ended, I've got lot's to say.

It's been a pleasure to be in charged of ADND 2011 although I was not sure how to organize an ADND, counting that I've never been to one. But I was super excited thinking that I finally will have my own team members (FA-ians got no team members wan loh~). Having my own team in AIESEC is an ups and downs for me. I certainly learn a lot during these few months. Beginning with forming a team by determining interested and willing to commit people is the starting point. How can I convince people to take up roles in an infamous event? Thank God, members are willing to fill in positions opened and I thought this is gonna be easy.

And then, came to the point people are quitting and under-performing. The team is not moving at all. I stressed out cause I really doubt my capabilities of being a team leader. I freaked out cause there are so many `what-ifs'. What if I fail to organize an ADND for 2011? What if there's not enough sponsorships available? This whole situation is new to me. It's a challenge. All I know is I want to do my very best, to prove myself in my AIESEC journey.

I'm so lucky to have this 4 people who stay with me until the very night itself.

Chiu Yng: First thing came to my mind when you were being placed in FA/ADND department; `Ah, this quiet girl stays in the same floor during 1st and 2nd year, which I didn't have the chance to talk to at all' =) How nice AIESEC has brought us together, giving us chance to get to know each other before you leave UKM. I find you such a sweet girl, and can be playful although you look very quiet. I'm glad you decide to stay in the team despite the hard times before this. I promised you in the first place I will provide the experience in AIESEC and I hope you do get the experience in ADND. Here, I sincerely wish you all the best after graduating and stay sweet sweet with Uncle Joon Hao <3

Sulaiman: My first Palestinian friend. Who thought you could join us until the very end. Should I say, thank God cause He break-matched you so you can stay with us? God must be kind =) Thanks for being so cooperative all this while. You're willing to step out from your comfort zone, despite being uncomfortable with marketing trips. Well done! Shall miss you lots when you leave UKM and Malaysia one day. But remember to let us taste your cooking before you leave! =P

Jai: My most playful and humorous member, Jai! My first time getting to know you was during MyLDS in UTM. My first impression on you is that you're an active person. Back then, I'm not sure if I can work with you, but you're such a fun person to hang out with. You create laughter to the team. Well done in ADND and I shall meet you around in UKM again!

Abraham: My newest member in the team. Although I'm not sure if I can work with you, but I still stand strongly to the point that I shouldn't see one (weak) side of a person without looking another (strong) side of a person. I am sure, Abraham, you has a lot to offer and probably it's hidden somewhere that others couldn't see. I was right about this. I knew I was right when I decided to offer you in my team. Thanks, Abraham and all the best after graduating and one day, let's meet up in China!

Thanks 32nd ADND OC for all your effort and fun time!

My feeling on that night was indescribable. =)

Special thanks to EB 2010/2011 for this opportunity before I end my term as DoFA 2010/2011.

More pictures at Charlene's Facebook and ZhuanZhuan's Facebook.

Sorry, little blog!

2011-03-18T22:34:00.001+08:00

Look, I didn't purposely abandon this blog site. I come to visit everyday! I wished I could update more frequently like how I promised but I've just got lots of things to be done and my mind is just full of to-do-lists that I couldn't concentrate to write a proper post. Oh well, excuses huh?

Finals around the corner. Which means rushing for assignments. Lots of heavy reading. Have to dump Korean studying and current business issues reading. Which brings to my next point; not hitting that resolutions I made. Crap~

Well, at least some of the journals are interesting. =)

And this CIMA Global Business Challenge I joined. It's tough. Damn tough. But no way I'm giving up. Cause I took up the challenge together with my team mates trust, I shall complete it as I promised to. X-treme, let's do this! =)

Do you know that I'm so proud of each of you?

I'm Etude fans! Not sure what's the reason but I'm just attracted to its pinky theme since in Korea and I'm glad Etude is in Sunway and Alamanda. I made this purchase for less than RM40. Interesting name for a normal pore cleansing foam- Baking Powder.

nah~it does not bake your face when you're cleansing XD

I promise to come back with a proper post, kay? Lot's of things I want to blog about; Internship, Nuclear power in Malaysia, my flying trip tomorrow, Islamic banking and finance in Malaysia (I just did an essay on that for a competition), girl/boyfriend versus friends, the quality of Accounting students in Malaysia/UKM etc etc. Interesting right? See, told ya I have ideas. So, stay tuned! :P

Did I just said I'm flying tomorrow? Yeap. I'm flying, again! XD

BigBang - SomeBody To Love

2011-03-06T02:19:00.002+08:00

Omaigod~ I'm so addicted to Big Bang's Somebody To Love. I refused to close Youtube tab cause I didn't want to wait the video to load again and again. I'm so into T.O.P's sexy eyes. Pleaseeeeeeee look at 2.29, he's so charismatic with his rap!!!! And I like Taeyang's part on 1.29 chorus part onwards.

I swear I'm gonna buy VVIP seat if Big Bang ever come to Malaysia!!!!!

[GD]
Somebody to love (can you hear me) I want somebody to love

[태양]
Somebody to love somebody to love 이 긴 방황을 멈추게
I want somebody to love somebody to love 이 긴 밤이 다 가기 전에

[승리]
오늘을 기다려왔어 수십 번 고민했어 너와 내 사이에 뭔 장애물들이 많아서
몇 번을 부딪치고 또 넘어져도 너라면 까짓 것 이 정도 가지고는 어림없어

[대성]
아직 날 모르겠어 excuse me miss 확신이 부족한 거라면 I got you baby
난 내 여자는 끝까지 지켜 내 사랑을 시험 말아 다른 남자와는 달라 네가 원하는 걸 알아

[태양]
Somebody to love somebody to love 이 긴 방황을 멈추게
I want somebody to love somebody to love 이 긴 밤이 다 가기 전에

[TOP]
지난밤 아름다운 구속 난 헤어나올 수 없어 just two of us (not enough) 무엇이 문제야 말해
내가 다 들어줄께 명령만해 아리따운 캡틴 take my hand be my angel ring my bell

[태양]
가슴 설레이는 감정을 느껴 그대로 두 눈을 꼭 감고 끌리는 대로 how we go
틱틱탁 시간은 가 don’t don’t don’t stop 멈추지마
마음을 열어 make it bounce make it bounce make it bounce

[태양]
Somebody to love somebody to love 이 긴 방황을 멈추게
I want somebody to love somebody to love 이 긴 밤이 다 가기 전에

[GD]
When I say somebody then you say to to love [x2]
Somebody to love somebody to love [x2]

[승리]
뭘 망설이는 건지 알 수 없지만 내가 싫어서인지는 잘 모르지만

[대성]
지금까지 못 느껴본 이런 감정
You need somebody to love too somebody to love too

[TOP]
누군가와 헤어져 누군가를 또 찾아 누군가의 남자로 여자로 난 누군가?

[GD]
누군가와 누군가를 누군가의 남자로 여자로 넌 누군가?

[태양]
Somebody to love (yeah!) somebody to love 이 긴 방황을 멈추게 (let me hear you say)
I want somebody to love somebody to love(baby) 이 긴 밤이 다 가기 전에

I want somebody to love somebody to love (I need you right now so baby stay by my side)
I want somebody to love somebody to love you you oh you baby

When I say somebody then you say to to love [x2]
Somebody to love somebody to love [x2]

(Lyrics credit to http://www.lyricshall.com/lyrics/Big+Bang/Somebody+To+Love/)

My current wallpaper ^o^

BIGBANG - TONIGHT M/V (Original Version)

2011-03-02T06:08:00.000+08:00

Big Bang is back!!!!!!!! And I so love G-Dragon new boyish hair cut! Daesung is still so cute! Same goes to Seungri. Taeyang is still so cool like before. But I don't really like T.O.P's haircut :(

Ahhhh~ I cannot outgrow my fondness towards Big bang <3 I still love their 하루하루 of all. Keeps repeating in my music player :=)

MeBig Bang!!!! =)

Tonight such a beautiful night sing with me now 2011 follow me

big bang big bang we’re back again one more time say
no way no way 너무 쉽게 또 남이 돼
big bang big bang don’t stop let’s play
ok ok go go go

GD.
나 미칠 것 같애 아마 지친 것 같애 (왜)
아냐 질린 것 같애 벌써 따분해 시시해
한 여자로는 만족 못 하는 bad boy but I’m nice
안 넘어가고는 못 배길걸 let me blow ya mind

TOP.
언제부터였는지 감흥이 없어진 우리
이젠 마치 진 빠진 김 빠진 콜라같지
무감각해진 첫 느낌 서로를 향한 곁눈질
그깟 사랑에 난 목매지 않아 Don’t wanna try no more

태양.
너를 찾아서 오에오 날 비춰주는 저 달빛아래로
그댈 찾아서 오에오오오 끝이 어딘지 모르겠지만 hey
Tonight tonight tonight tonight
아직 난 사랑을 몰라 또 홀로 가여운 이 밤

승리.
상처 날 이별이 무서워 (so what so what)
널 처음 만난 순간이 그리워 (no more no more)
그저 아픔에 서툰 걸 난 피하고 싶은 걸
But You know that I love you girl girl girl

대성.
질질끄는 성격 say no 차가운 입술로 널 얼어 붙게 하는 나나나

GD.
Take ma soul take ma heart back 새로운 설레임 get that
사랑은 내게는 어울리지 않아 don’t think too much it’s simple

태양.
너를 찾아서 오에오 날 비춰주는 저 달빛아래로
그댈 찾아서 오에오오오 끝이 어딘지는 모르겠지만 hey
Tonight tonight tonight tonight
아직 난 사랑을 몰라 또 홀로 가여운 이 밤

태양&대성.
안녕이란 말의 슬픈 의미 어두운 그림자는 가려지고
내 마음 속 잊어버린 너를 향한 나의 기억

너를 찾아서 오에오 날 비춰주는 저 달빛아래로 (저 달빛아래로)
그댈 찾아서 오에오오오(오 그대 오 baby)끝이 어딘지 모르겠지만 hey (어딘지 몰라)
Tonight tonight tonight tonight
아직 난 사랑을 몰라 (사랑을 몰라 난) 또 홀로 가여운 이 밤

너를 찾아서 오에오(tonight ) 날 비춰주는 저 달빛아래로 (such a beautiful night)
그댈 찾아서 오에오오오 끝이 어딘지 모르겠지만 (goodnight)

(Lyrics credits to http://hangeulyrics.wordpress.com/2011/02/24/big-bang-%E2%80%93-tonight/#more-1169 . For those who couldn't read Korean, do visit the side. They provide Romanji translation)

I'm Not Okay....I'm Okay

2011-02-20T00:12:00.001+08:00

So, uhm, yeah, still surviving and alive. Don't really know how to describe myself now. I don't even know myself right now. Not in a mood for long grandmother stories anyway. It's my first time posting up pictures taken by Vignette, an awesome apps from Android. Super like the effect.

This is how I torture myself. You don't really wanna know what I did.

Yeah, I love ss-ing, especially now with Vignette. Taken in library while studying for Partnership Law paper (which I greatly awesomely screwed up)

My best friend...myself.

(faster say I cute LMAO!)

《我今年,二十七八岁》

2011-02-17T09:07:00.000+08:00

其实很难过也假装的无所谓。

即使不愿别人看这自己的伤口。

不想让自己周围人的担心。

`我没事的！’-是骗自己吗？

(P/s: Thanks for sharing, Yong Long!)

My Life Is So Fucked Up

2011-02-16T23:29:00.003+08:00

First of all, I highly encourage everyone that eyes are staring into my words in this post to leave immediately, like RIGHT NOW. Cause I didn't intend to post a reader friendly post here for public. I'm gonna post a super emo post, so, get lost! (I don't care if you hate me or stop following my blog cause I'm this rude!)

I guess the whole world is going against me all these while. You've seen/heard me being super positive at times; like `Oh, it's going to be awesome week ahead!' or `I can do this!'. I felt like being a liar to myself. Of course, it's great to remain positive, but another side, it's sucks. Real sucks. Sometimes, I hate being a girl. You know how girl's emotion keep changing; it fluctuates faster than stock market.

So, what's my problem? I don't know where to start describing how my life totally fucked up. In everything! I just failed in my AIESEC EB interview. It was something predicted cause I screwed up in the interview. I thought I can handle the result well but I guess not. I wanted so much to prove that I am capable in doing things. I've put so much effort in things I want only to realize I'm one of the lousy people. A lot of sacrifices for this. Suddenly, I lost all direction, not knowing what to do next. After all, AIESEC is one of the only thing I can focus my life on.

I screwed up in my studies too. With current CGPA of 3.83, dropped from 3.91 , I'm like hanging on a thread. I was placed 3rd over 100+ in my course but if I screw up more this semester, I might lose my First Class Honor title and I didn't want that to happen after all these years. And I didn't want to lose the opportunity to convert PTPTN loan to scholarship. But, it seems like I lose my focus easily, especially studying without most of my peers. People see me as faculty God, but I knew nothing!

I hate the fact my family doesn't support me as well. Imagine my horror when one of the questions imposed during EB interview is to describe my relationship with my family. How can I describe? That my Mom and Dad always in Cold War? That their children is having so much of low self esteem because of that? That all Mom did when I called home to tell my troubles just to end up only listening all the problems at home? That no one cares even I did well in studies? That it doesn't matter if I'm not exist in that house? If I were 14 years old, I'd probably thinking ways to run away from home. Or probably fantasize about I was actually an adopted. Of course, that was when I'm 14. When I'm 21, I was put into the position where I should be doing something to support the family. And it's really stressed me so much.

I was all alone in handling these pressures. I didn't really have someone who could talk to cause no one really cares I guess. All my emotions actually was released through Facebook and Blog. I do get response and support from friends virtually, but is that it? I come back, just to find myself with my teddy, and teddy is only the one who saw me cried. My health is deteriorating, I guess. I didn't eat well at times, and I got serious diarrhea when I put a lot of pressures to my tummy. Recently, I got back my rashes, which previously I had to rely on Cetirizine HCI every 2-3 days, which I seriously don't want to get back to medication for life!

Recently, a friend of mine shares his relationship problem to me. I didn't have any prior experience in relationships. Screw it again. I actually encourages him to open up because I felt, he'll feel much better if he shares rather than keep it to himself. He did. I hope he really feels better. I believe because I know how it feels to keep problems to own self. I told him, if he wants to cry, he should. I believe because I know by crying all it out, you fell better. I'm glad (I hope he does too) that I am there to listen when he decides to open up. Because I do hope someone is there for me too.

I'm sick to have always put a fake face in front of public and tell people, I'm okay when I'm not! I'm sick of crying alone. And I'm sick of handling all these by my own. I just wish I didn't exist cause it doesn't matter much at all. Screw my life lah!

Happy Valentine a.k.a Single Awareness Day!

2011-02-15T08:16:00.000+08:00

Okay, now this isn't going to be a solely Valentine post, don't you worry. I'm going to update this blog cause it's getting really dusty and here, I sincerely apologize to my readers for ignoring you people.

Life's a little bit messy these days for me. It's another year, make it 22 this year, not having a Valentine cause I'm just freaking too busy to flirt with anyone LOL! But really, seriously, imagine my schedule on 14th February alone;

Where got time to date??? =.="

Recently, I am busy preparing for EB applicants' interview (which I totally screwed it up), trying to get my members work as ADND 2011 is approaching and yeah, mid semesters that come all together. Cannot afford to slack weyh~ And still praying hard that PriceWaterhouseCoopers don't reject my internship application cause that's all I apply!

Anyway, I did one thing on Valentine- I confessed. Nothing much to talk about it =). Just that I realized, in Charlene, I can do something more than I can imagine, It happens much of the time. For example, I have doubts that my Managerial Accounting Seminar lecturer would be a suitable mentor for our CIMA Global Business Challenge 2011, but to my surprise, she was proud of us when we (my team member and I) approached her. In a nutshell, there is no limit, provided if you have the guts and believe.

"In the law of God, there is no statute of limitation."-Robert Louis Stevenson

Valentine is over by today. Mine was just another normal day. How's yours? It doesn't means that you have to be in a relationship to celebrate Valentine. Make Valentine a special day (of course, everyday would be awesome) to love yourself, family, or friends more! Instead of sitting in room, emo-ing to the fact that you're single, why not hang out with friends for a karaoke session, or pamper yourself for a cup of Starbucks' Java Chip (my fav <3 !). Learn to love yourself first before you learn to love others.

"The way you treat yourself sets the standards for others." - Sonya Friedman

Seconds, hours, so many days
You know what you want but how long can you wait?
Every moment lasts forever
When you feel you lost your way

And what if my chances were already gone?
Started believing that I could be wrong
But you give me one good reason
To fight and never walk away

So here I am still holding on!

With every step you climb another mountain
Every breath it's harder to believe
You make it through the pain, weather the hurricanes
To get to that one thing

Just when you think the road is going nowhere
Just when you almost gave up on your dreams
They take you by the hand and show you that you can

You can go higher, you can go deeper
There are no boundaries above and beneath you
Break every rule 'cause there's nothing between you and your dreams

With every step you climb another mountain
Every breath it's harder to believe

Yeah! There are no boundaries
There are no boundaries!

With every step you climb another mountain
Every breath it's harder to believe
You make it through the pain, weather the hurricanes
There are no boundaries!
There are no boundaries!
There are no boundaries

Was addicted to this song recently. All thanks to Gene-Harn for sharing, I used this song as my entree song during EB election last few weeks. Very motivating song, indeed!

Of course, I would love to be in love with someone someday. But no rush. =)

Going to go back to my nerd mood now! Ciao!

Get To Know Myself Better

2011-02-09T08:06:00.007+08:00

Moments ago, I saw a link from one of my Facebook friend, stating his result from that particular personality quiz is quite true `at the moment' LOL. Out of curiosity, I clicked that link and I found myself facing 9 simple and short question. In fact, I've done the question somewhere. So, here goes my results;

Your view on yourself:

You are down-to-earth and people like you because you are so straightforward. You are an efficient problem solver because you will listen to both sides of an argument before making a decision that usually appeals to both parties.
True for me that I listened to every single sides of arguments and I try to decide which decision benefits the majority. However, I'm not sure if this contributes to an effective problem solver because when people put so much weight on perfect decision making (ie. taking so much time weighing on pros and cons), it might affect the efficiency of problem solving, especially problems that requires immediate actions.

The type of girlfriend/boyfriend you are looking for:

You are a true romantic. When you are in love, you will do anything and everything to keep your love true.
Romantic? (burst into laughter). Oh well, I'm not sure about this, up to the another person to judge but yeah I guess keeping a true love is so me (no play-play one lah, later heartbreak how? LOL)

Your readiness to commit to a relationship:

You are ready to commit as soon as you meet the right person. And you believe you will pretty much know as soon as you might that person.

True but how to define right person? LOL (no, I don't have a list of requirements for a boyfriend so very subjective one leh)

The seriousness of your love:

Your have very sensible tactics when approaching the opposite sex. In many ways people find your straightforwardness attractive, so you will find yourself with plenty of dates.

Stupid la, why must all this QnA comes before 14th? :S And I'm not sure if above describes me well. I don't go confess to people, which is so contradict to being straightforwardness attractive (imagine having a crush to the same guy for like 6 years without a single freaking guts to confess -.-)

Your views on education

Education is less important than the real world out there, away from the classroom. Deep inside you want to start working, earning money and living on your own.

In a glance, I might disapprove this statement, but as I think carefully, yes, I appreciate the period of receiving education ever since 6 years old (yes, I LOVE going to school now kill me people cause you hated me for saying so -.-). But, as I grow, I find myself in reality world; I'm a girl with responsibilities for the family as well as myself. I've grown from a girl who demands so much pocket money from Dad to a girl who wishes she didn't have to take the pocket money. I know how hard to earn a piece of RM50 than you can just spend it away in a second. Being the only breadwinner in the family at the age of almost 60, I just wish Dad can just retire and I do not need to hear complains of financial issues everytime I call home.

The right job for you:

You're a practical person and will choose a secure job with a steady income. Knowing what you like to do is important. Find a regular job doing just that and you'll be set for life.

So true. That's why I'm in accounting field instead of mass communication or marketing. Stability has been priority for me.

How do you view success:

You are afraid of failure and scared to have a go at the career you would like to have in case you don't succeed. Don't give up when you haven't yet even started! Be courageous.

True also. No comment at the moment har har. Reflects back to the previous statement about stability.

What are you most afraid of:

You are afraid of things that you cannot control. Sometimes you show your anger to cover up how you feel.

Hmm yes, I' afraid of things out of control, but do I use anger to cover up? Maybe, but definitely not to extend that people can see so clearly. I tend to keep emotional issues by myself (which I think I will turn crazy soon lor)

Who is your true self:

You are full of energy and confidence. You are unpredictable, with moods changing as quickly as an ocean. You might occasionally be calm and still, but never for long.

So true except the confidence part cause I'm a person who tends to think `what-ifs' based on reality, so probably doesn't contributes well to my confidence level. Building up confidence is part of my goal now, as in, being a leader, you have to have confidence in yourself, then to your team before making sure your team have confidence in doing what they're doing and the leader itself. Knowledge plays important role in building up confidence. My moods changes very fast, well, probably...blame the hormones har har.

Conclusion: Very true lor! Sometimes I love doing these personality quizzes because I got to know myself better, defining points that I might not know about myself in the first place.

Reflection on January 2011

2011-02-06T05:57:00.003+08:00

As written on My Plans and Goals for 2011, I should do a review of my plans and goals every month, so here it goes :-).

Daily plans and goals

1. Stay positive - Well, I didn't manage to stay positive EVERYDAY but I did try to think more positively in normal days lolx (blame the hormones! :D)
2. Engaging with people around me - So far, not so much effort on this!
3. Have a consistent diet plan - Blahhh! I'm such a loser in this especially when I eat everything when I need energy to work!
4. Learn more Korean. Learned at least 5 Korean words, but not consistently everyday.

Weekly plans and goals

5. Update a post on Business, Economics, and Accounting review - I read, but I didn't manage to post a review here.

Monthly plans and goals

6. Read at least one non-academic books a month and do a review on them - Failed for January!

7. A review on my plans and goals - Now doing this post.

6 months plans and goals

8. Live life to the fullest;

Maintaining my CGPA at First Class Honor - Still working on it. Cannot slack!
Continue my AIESEC journey to a higher level - I made up my mind to run for my second term in Executive Board 2011/2012.
Taking part in events/activities - Planning to participate in CIMA challenge.

9. Impress my employer - Not yet Q3 and Q4.

Whole year plans and goals

10. Explore to 5 more places I have never visited - Not yet.
11. Attend at least 2 conferences or events - Not yet.
12. Save up! - =.=" Can I declare bankruptcy here?

13. Socialize more - Not that I have any new friends I can think of now.

Overall, January is not satisfiable to the plans I've made in the beginning of the year. Must buck up! On addition, I must emphasizes more on my school work cause I'm really having honeymoon these 6 weeks. Kill those procrastination, Charlene!

Broga 石拿督公神庙 Temple- CNY Eve [2/2/2011]

2011-02-04T02:16:00.000+08:00

We come here almost every year before reaching my grandparents house back in Lenggeng. It takes about 15 minutes from this temple to my grandparents house. We, children always ask my Dad to stop by this temple mainly because we don't really wanna spend more time in my boring grandparents house. Besides, we grab this chance to feel closer to our God by praying and offering joss sticks, something we, children don't usually do.

This bridge is a newly built one. It wasn't here the last time we came. We had so much fun walking on the bridge but we really really doubt the safeness.

Both of my crazy brothers :S

Me!

Me and Mommy!

I made my bro do silly things! ngek ngek....

石拿督公

Showing off my newly painted nails...nice bo?

Me like this picture so much.....We hardly take pictures together wan loh~

HAPPY RABBIT BUNNY YEARRRRRR!!!!!

MAY YOU GET RICHER EVERYDAY!!!! FATTTTTTT AHHHHHH~

(Not-so)-Happy CNY!!!

2011-02-03T02:51:00.000+08:00

For me, Chinese New Year is something I looked forward every year. It is something symbolizes our Chinese people's year, our celebration. I love CNY songs. I love CNY decos. But I hated CNY as well. I didn't have the same mood like everyone else. I hated when people tell how enjoy they are. I emo-ed a lot during CNY. I cried during CNY as well. Maybe this is why I very sui (unlucky) every year....

This year, CNY makes me hate my Dad more. Why? He has decided it's another year not going back to Penang, my Mom's hometown. We all felt it is so unreasonable of him not going back for (I seriously don't remember how many) years. Has he ever consider my Mom's broken heart? Has he consider he had showed bad exemplary to his children?

I felt so bad for my Mom. I wish I could send her right away to Penang. But I can't. I felt total useless. Now I want to run away from home. I don't want to stuck at home and being surrounded by the emo-ness of my Mom and Dad.

Really sorry for the emo post especially during first day of CNY.

Here I sincerely wish everyone a happy and prosperous year of rrrrrrrrabbbiiittttt!

Happy CNY Eve! [2/2/2011]

2011-02-02T03:12:00.000+08:00

Happy CNY Eve, People!!!!

Few more hours, I'll be in the car, cramming with another 3 of my brothers and sister behind, on the way back to Mantin, Negeri Sembilan. Yeah, it's my Dad's hometown and to be honest, no one of us are looking forward to go back there. Apart from the place full of mosquito and sometimes you might be lucky enough to stumble upon a snake, going back there makes us a total alien. Or the people there are aliens? Hmm... You see, my grandparents have 14 children (including my Dad) and with all family members gather around the house, I have no fucking idea who are they. You know how Chinese suppose to have different names to address family members? Nah, I'll just use `Uncle' and `Aunty' to address them. But seems they're not fond of using these universal names. Bahh!

Guess I'll bring along my newly brought CLEO magazine to kill time over there while waiting for angpows to pour in! :P

My only baju raya from Nichii (RM45)

To all, Happy CNY eve and enjoy your reunion dinner! Muaxx :)

My AIESEC Journey does not stop here- EGM [29/1/2011]

2011-02-01T03:00:00.001+08:00

22/1/2011- The day I witness the election process of Vice president Member Committee of AIESEC Malaysia in Taylor's College. Apart from the super duper big gigantic grand college, I witnessed 2 of my own team member running as a candidate. Both of them have not much experience but they took up the courage to stand in front of the whole plenary, delivering their speech and strategies, with hope to bring AIESEC Malaysia to greater height.

Seeing them so passionate, what about me? With only 5 months left for my term, I have to start planning for the future. Am I going to end this term and that's it?

Local Committee AIESEC in UKM

My very first department's team member =)

Finance & Administration Department from MC, UPM, UTM and UKM.

I finally decided to run for Executive Board 2011/2012 and I just went through what Member Committee candidates went through on last EGM 29/1/2011. Today, thinking back, I still couldn't believe I actually went through the whole scary shit process.

I delivered speech in front of the plenary. I answered questions from externals and from the plenary. I was freaking nervous. My hands were trembling so hard. At times, I felt that moment was a dream. If I were doing this few years back, I'll cry the shit out in front of the stage. But I knew what I want. At the same time, I never expected so much. I'll give my best, experiencing the process and let the result worrying for the later purpose.

I remember delivering my closing speech. I didn't prepare for my closing speech, seriously. What am I going to say in 5 minutes? This is what I said (roughly);

"Do you guys know I was once labelled as nerd? Just because of my results, people call me nerd. I wan damn pissed. I want to prove them wrong. I joined AIESEC. I get busy with AIESEC and still maintain my results. I developed far far far far better than my friends/coursemates and I still maintain my results. I proved them wrong.

Whatever the results later, I don't care that much. Because I know, if I flunk here, I'll have more opportunities awaits me in AIESEC. This is just the beginning, not the end."

I gained all the plenary's confidence that day. Having water poured over me that day, signifying I had passed Vote of Confidence (VOC) is something I couldn't express my feelings for. I've made it through the first stage, which I never think of being able to do before. I did it. And I knew nothing is impossible........

Thank you everyone.

Busy With Opportunities

2011-01-17T06:48:00.002+08:00

Heyyyyyyyyyyyy I'm back! But sadly, not for long. It'll be a brief post before I proceed to my work. Now I know it's only the 3rd week of 2011, and I officially broke some of my resolutions :S And one of them are to update in Koreanmuzter's Zone at least once a week. Bad bad Charlene!

Picture from Google Image

So what am I busy of? Nope, not assignments, yet. What opportunities then?

First, I took so long time to refurbish my resume for internship applications. I had been collecting several feedbacks from friends regarding my resume before finalizing and sending a.k.a "spamming" to potential employers. Kudos to Joon Hao, Jolene, Gene-Harn and Kenneth for their time reviewing my resume. Regarding which companies I am applying for, well, I would say it's still in consideration but I am eying for PwC Kuala Lumpur, one of the Big 4 and AIESEC Malaysia partner.

Second, I had applied for Asia Pacific Exchange and Development Seminar (APXLDS) 2011 which will be held in Vietnam on 20th to 26th March. The decision was made after I made sure my Dad gave a green light for me. Well, it's always hard to convince Dad especially money issue and special thanks to my Mom and my bro who pressured him these few days. I really pray hard that the CC of APXLDS will approve my application cause I really want to go! And Dad, thank you soooo much! <3

Third, Geraldine had introduced me International Youth Exchange Programme by Ministry of Youth and Sports Malaysia (KBS). This programme sounds interesting but interested applicants will feel there are so few details and information regarding this programme. I've contacted the Socioeconomy Development Section (International Unit) of KBS, but they couldn't provide me a detailed timeline for the programme as they have not received official offers from the collaborated ASEAN countries.

Fourth, I stumbled upon Malaysia-China-Asia Pacific Women's Economic Summit which will be held from 4th-6th March 2011 in Sunway Resort. Among notable speakers are Dato' Sri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil, (Minister of Women, Family and Community Development), Dato' Sri Idris Jala (Minister of Prime Minister's Department) and Ms Anne Abraham (Managing Director of Cisco Systems Malaysia). It is a very interesting event to attend especially it focuses on women, entrepreneurship and motivation. However, it is unlikely for me to attend this as the registration fee costs RM388 (`fat ahh!!!') and definitely I won't be able to pay for it unless I pledge for sponsorships.

Fifth, I've been trying to flexible-ize my timeline during June-December to accommodate for more opportunities such as UKM-Global Student Mobility Partnerships. This program, by our university's Office of International Relations is divided into two different categories; Sustainability of Tropical Heritage and Indigenous Community. With both categories, participants will be able to visit, explore, and learn more on our own country. The best part is the field trips; Langkawi GeoPark, Mount Kinabalu, Sarawak Cultural Village and many more! Unfortunately, I don't think I can participate in this program this term due to internship commitments. Still praying for final chances in my last semester *excited*.

Last but not least, one of my toughest decision in 2011; to run for Executive Board of Local Committee AIESEC in UKM term 2011/2012. Why is it so hard? Cause the process is hard. Cause I want to make decision that reflects on what I want in life, what I feel I should be doing now without regretting later in life. I said I want to develop myself to a better person in life, and I don't want it to be a `chiu sui' thing. I have not gain enough in my current term in EB 2010/2011. I want more. And I enjoyed being in AIESEC. I felt different. I felt change. I felt growth. I felt satisfaction. And shortly, I want more. 6 more days till application close. I need to really sit down and think what I really want.

My Plans and Goals for 2011

2011-01-04T12:40:00.000+08:00

(This post has been in my draft since before 2011, but I guess I was too occupied with LCPM stuff that I had to drag this till now. I hope it's not too late.)

Initially, the title of this post was `My 6 Months 2011 New Year Resolutions'. But I changed it to `My Plans and Goals for 2011' because I felt plans and goals is something more specific, with a measurable index. An extract from a website in Google.

"A resolution is a fact. It's a "formal expression of opinion or intention". It's a resolve or determination to do something. Yes, that is the dictionary definition. It's an absolute. You are going to do "this".
A goal is also a fact. It's the "result or achievement toward which effort is directed. Aim. End." A goal is something you strive for, you achieve to accomplish something. You see the end result and you make steps to get there.":

Daily plans and goals

1. Stay positive (very subjective).

A strong positive attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug.- Patricia Neal

2. Engaging with people around me. Feedbacks from people around me concludes; I may know many people, but we're not even close that people doesn't really know about me at all.

3. Have a consistent diet plan which lose some (yes, it's quantifiable :P) weight!

4. Learn more Korean. Learn 5 new words everyday.

Weekly plans and goals

5. Update a post on Business, Economics, and Accounting review that I read, to improve my knowledge on this field.

Monthly plans and goals

6. Read at least one non-academic books a month and do a review on them. Definition of non-academic books are fictions, biographies or whatever still waiting on my shelf for me to finish up. Book of the Month January- Leadership Goal by John C. Maxwell.

7. A review on my plans and goals. Very important to keep this lists achieved.

6 months plans and goals

8. For Quarter 1 and Quarter 2, live life to the fullest especially this is my second last semester in university. Grabbing every opportunity (and student privileges) so that when I graduated a year later, I felt grateful instead of regretful. That includes;

Maintaining my CGPA at First Class Honor (so that I can save up from paying back to PTPTN as well).
Continue my AIESEC journey to a higher level.
Taking part in events/activities that are still available to seniors like me :P

9. For Quarter 3 and Quarter 4, impress my employer during internship period, so that I can start my career well there.

Whole year plans and goals

10. Explore to 5 more places I have never visited, domestically and internationally.

11. Attend at least 2 conferences or events available for the year 2011 that involves my interests, such as leadership, business, accounting, and social issues.

12. Save up! This is the time where I should look more into the future (you know, having fixed deposits, taking care of the family and stuff...). Will have a targeted number, which, of course, shall not reveal here :)

13. Socialize more. Making more new friends and building up a strong network.

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This is my first time to come up with a list of plans and goals for a whole year. They're being put up in this post so I kinda like having them `mandated' here and it is easier for me to review on them later on. I would say, do not have resolutions for the sake of `Oh! It's New Year'.

To summarize, my 3 focus for 2011 would be:

Personal Development

Relationships with People

Knowledge Acquiring

Happy 2011!

Reflection on My 2010

2010-12-27T01:12:00.002+08:00

So, it's the end of the year again. Before I come out with my 2011 New Year resolutions post (which I had in my draft since don't know when), I would like to do a recap for the whole 2010 I went through.

2010 has been a very eventful year. I never realize I went through so much if I didn't browse back my photo album. 2010 has been so eventful that I almost uploaded 50 plus pictures here to reflect my year. Of course, no way I can do this, so I actually spent hours filtering them and categorizing them.

Reflections on my academic:

Early this year, again, I attended the Dean List Award Ceremony. I would say, this is my proudest achievement I had during my 3 semesters in university. Got to the top of the list, surpassing another with just CGPA 0.01. Nothing much to brag about though. Just glad I maintained in the list. Pictured were me and my mentor, Dr. Sham.

Updated on my latest results for the semester 1 Year 3; it was pretty bad. Worst result I had so far. Not sure if I can maintain to be in first class honor. *pray silently*

A very surprising award that I never knew it actually existed during my whole 3 years in university; Anugerah Pencinta Ilmu. Basically, an award for top scorers in each faculty and at the same time, being the most active customers of our library. The award actually comes with lots of I-won't-really-read-books and a pendrive (awesome~)

Memories with Sunmoon University students

Memories with Honam University students

Reflections on Korean Student Winter Exchange Program to UKM:

Can say it's one of my first leadership role in AIESEC. I actually volunteered to facilitate these Korean students, from two universities who came to our university and have their one month exchange program. Okay...I volunteered and so into it cause I wasn't taking any semester that period (I was waiting to fly to Korea). So I'm really free besides The Red Project.

What's the best thing about my involvement with this students are;
- I get so many new Korean friends, who I get to keep in touch, especially when I went to Korea a month after that.
- I went to so many places, traveling for free with them! Places including KL, Genting Highland, Malacca and Port Dickson!
- I am able to practice my leadership skills by helping university administration to plan and co-ordinate the outdoor activities and the Korean.

Reflections on my exchange program to Korea:

Probably my most exciting moments in 2010 and my whole life. And I believe from this exchange, there are so many first-times I had. I believe,too, there are slight changes in the way I see life is. From this exchange, I come back, wanting to try more new stuff. Explore another part of the world, not necessarily abroad; trying out something I never try before.

Talking about first-times, I had the first time encounter with snow. Building snowman was just a part of my silly childhood dream. Now, it's a memory. Same goes as flying in an airplane. I can still feel how my heart beats as MH066 takes off from KLIA ground on 25th February 2010, 23:30. I couldn't sleep the whole journey.

Reflections on the places I explored:
As I said, I had the urge of going places, exploring every nook and cranny of them. Pictured clockwise from left:
- I-city with course-mates. Awesome place in Shah Alam to take beautiful pictures.
- Malacca with Korean exchange students. Okay, I know this is so lame but serious, I've never been to Malacca before this.
- National Monument with the Koreans. Now I know, I know I have lot's of first times with the Koreans. Shame on me.....
- Pulau Ketam (Crab Island) with course-mates.
- Kanching waterfall with friends during mid semester holidays. Some hiking but a very relaxing experience once you've reach the waterfall and dip your feet into cold, refreshing water.
- Port Dickson with the Koreans.
- Broga Hill with AIESECers. I find it torturing to hike all the way up and seriously, I thought I will die half-way there. However, thanks to friends' encouragement, I finally made it up to the highest spot. I'm really proud that I actually made it. I've learn something really important from this; `If you think you cannot, you already failed'.
- Carey Island and Morib Beach. Wasn't really impressed with the trip but it was still another relaxing trip to a beach.

Reflections on some of the famous people I met:
   The only famous people I remember chatting with, having personal body contact (okay, it's just a handshake~) with and having him to write my name and sign on my CD is David Choi. Well, I wasn't a very big fan of him before that but because he's in Korea holding performance and I knew he will never come to Malaysia (psst...he's an Korean American, if you don't know); plus I have some extra wons to splurge, so I went to his performance. And I was kinda crazy of him since meeting him up. I still like `That Girl' crazily till now.

   F(x), a quite popular female k-pop group, which I don't really know who are they up till now. I mean, if it is SNSD or Wonder Girls, I'll definitely scream my lungs out. But I guess F(x) wasn't so bad cause the Koreans do scream their lungs out when they came over my school's festival.

   Okay, cut it short. It's Rynn Lim Yee Chung, one of the popular Malaysian chinese singer who came to my university's Pesta Angpau. Like his song. Got to go near of him. Nothing much to hoo-hah about anyway.

Reflections on some of the awesome things I tried:

I hope picture explains well;

- My second time performing in Festival Seni UKM. Last year, I played the clarinet in Brass Band. This year, I played tambourine in Caklempong. And I had to play on stage. Well, it's my first time performing on DECTAR's stage, and I really felt proud for that.

- I changed my hairstyle once I got back from Korea and has been receiving a lot of praises.

- I tried taking photo stickers in Korea, since I know photo booths and photo stickers are really hot thing over there.

- Went clubbing with some girls at MOS Euphoria. Got a little bit drunk cause I underestimated the alcohol proportion in a glass of lime vodka. Would love to go again, but no kaki lah~

- Got my feet bandaged first time in my entire life; because some really excited Korean guys throw me in Port Dickson's water.

- Wore a Punjabi suit in Affair event, MyLDS. Thanks Kannan's mom for the beautiful attire.

- Finaly, got my hands on the archery equipment in Sunway Archery Center.

- Bought a lot of books, now sitting nicely on my shelf, waiting to be read. I have to admit, I get so excited when I see books and I'm willing to splurge on them. But finish reading them is another story :(.

- Okay, a bit malu-fying, but I actually had my first Karaoke session recently. I realize the problem is not that I couldn't sing or not so much on the Chinese lyrics that I couldn't read, but it was more to low self esteem I had all this while.

- Tried fish spa when bring the Koreans to Pasar Seni. Wonderful experience *wink*

- Tried Ice skating, finally. Very fun indeed, although it was very painful to have your ass slap the cold ice floor for like 3-4 times.

Reflections on what I ate:

Okay, I admit, I'm not a person craving so much on food. I still don't get why I'm so fat while thin people gets to enjoy food and still, remains thin. Life's not fair. Anyway, I still love to try new things, including food, but probably not so much on the appreciation side;

- First time RM2 Sushi King Bonanza, twice. And I still love Japanese food :)

- Cooked my own for the first time in my entire life because there is kitchen in my apartment and there is no Mom. I'm quite impressed with myself, although I don't come out with some shocking dishes, mostly instant, but hey, that's a good start! And, and I even managed to boil ABC soup in Korea!

- Jogoya

- Chicken rice ball in Malacca. I personally think they're over rated.

-Speaking about alcohol, I got drunk for the first time in Korea. Awful experience I would say. Me, puking in the hotel's toilet bowl and almost sleeping in the toilet except because the toilet floor was freaking freezing, I was forced to return to bed. Not forgetting the terrible headache I had the next day. And I was terribly insulted with the fact that I was the only one who got drunk in the drinking game among Chinese and Malaysian the night before!

Reflections on my AIESEC experiences:

I had so much to say about my AIESEC journey for the year 2010. I started taking responsibilities in this organization as Director of Finance and Administration for The Red Project, a project which educate young people on HIV/AIDS. Among my job description was to plan on the project's finances as well as doing cold calling to companies for sponsorships. It was really a short period as I had to leave for Korea but I really learn a lot from there. Especially making cold calls to companies and even had my first marketing trip (even though it's not successful). I even had the chance to conduct a workshop and condom demonstration.

While in Korea, I decided a lot (I mean really A LOT) before I applied for Executive Board 2010/2011. I never regretted the choice I made back then, cause if I didn't grab the chance, I would be like any other college kid who do normal stuff. I didn't want to do just normal stuff. That's how I end up being a Director of Finance and Administration for AIESEC in UKM 2010/2011. 6 months down the road, it's not easy. The processes are tough, but I learn to enjoy them. My personal favorite quote from Anisha (AIESEC alumni):

Never ever ever EVER be a normal student.

Be EXTRAORDINARY!

I met a lot of awesome people. Many from around the globe. Name it; Japan, China, Korea, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Egypt, Vietnam, Pakistan, and many many more! Even locally; USM, UTM, UPM, UM, UUM etc. What's more awesome than these?

So much things had happened and they can never really fit into one post. I didn't break them into different posts because, I felt, no matter how fruitful the year might be, still, I'm going to look front. Looking how 2011 will turns out to be. How am I going to make 2011 be better than 2010? That's the question.

Malaysia Leadership Development Seminar 2010 Part 1 [14/12/2010-19/12/2010]

2010-12-21T02:55:00.001+08:00

It's the time of the year again. Remember MyLDS 2009? Well, I didn't blog much about MyLDS 2009 back then. But, you can feel the awesome-ness in the short post itself. This year, I went for my 2nd National Conference which is held in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Skudai Johor. This year, it's different. I was in MNC track (for senior AIESECers) instead of MyLDS track. The difference is, MNC track involves a lot of planning for the next 6 months of the term, with goals to achieve.

MyLDS track 2010 (the juniors)

MNC track 2010 (the seniors)

It's going to be a long post so I'm going to separate this into two different posts. This post will solely concentrate on the agenda itself (MNC track).

Day 1- Among the highlight of the day; Local Committee (LC) Showcase (updating each LC's departments) and AIESEC Malaysia (AM) current realities. From here, I get to know other LC's and AM better than before. My favorite agenda of the day would be Subcomm, where selected members gathered as a committee to discuss amendments to be legislated in AIESEC compendium. I felt I really learn a lot in Subcomm.

Day 2- Highlights of the day are Functional track and Synergy sessions with respective departments and Subcomm Day 2

Day 3- Morning starts off with talks from P&G and Accenture. Then, Legislation fair where we go through the amendments done in Subcomm together before the Legislation day. At night, we had `AFFAIR' which include Global Village. Our LC presented India.

P&G session by Mr Sheng

Accenture session by Mr. Kane Chee

Global Village

Day 4- Highlights of the day include Functional Track Consolidation and the most important, Legislation. Legislation is the day where the amendments discussed in Subcomm are finalized and legislated in the compendium.

Day 5- MBA classes are held which include topics such as 'Social Media Network', `Managing Your Team' and etc. Member Committee President (MCP) election was done in the evening. Congratulations to Mr Cheah Kar Fei who are elected as MCPe term 2011/2012. At night, we had Aiesec Malaysia Awards Night (AMAN)/ One Night Stand at Austin Hills.

MCP Election term 2011/2012

Congratulation, Kar Fei!

Day 6- Mock MCP election where we see some really passionate juniors presenting their speech for mock MCP election. The best or I shall say, worst time of this conference is the closing plenary in the evening. Saying goodbye is not easy and this is the time where people shed tears (well I don't know about others but I do!).

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Here, the best thing I like is able to meet people from around Malaysia and some other parts of the world that are connected each other through AIESEC. It's like whole big family gathering!

Harn harn, from LC USM. Someone I really admire in terms of his passion towards his interests.

Jolene, MCVP FA (my boss). I really appreciate that she is so patient and trying to help me out from my own problems. I promise to do my best in this remaining term.

Shieh Lin and Calvin from LC UTM. I just got to know Shieh Lin although we're from same functional track (which is my bad!). Calvin, reunite (LOL!) with him after 1 year and really thanks for the souvenir. And, really sorry (paiseh) that I cried in front of you in the closing plenary >.<

Wilson Beh, from LC USM. Another interesting friend and blogger I met last year's MyLDS.

Soo Yin, my good friend back in UKM, who is doing her internship. School days will be lonely without you around to have girls' talk!

Tasuku, our Japanese intern, who became instant famous among 400 delegates there! He went back already and I'm missing him lots! (yoga chin chin!!!)

Ray, LC UM's intern from Korea. Make me really miss Korea loh!

Kim Kooi, ex-VPTM who inspired me a lot and making me feel that AIESEC is the one for me before I took up leadership role.

(........to be continued)

Food Review: Jogoya [06/12/2010]

2010-12-11T04:06:00.001+08:00

Jogoya. Hmm...Been hearing a lot of this place when I am in university. I have no idea what Jogoya is, and had no what-so-ever intention to know about it cause I know, it must be another hellish expansive restaurant that I could not afford. Even if I can, I'm a person who would not willing to spend so much on food. Seriously, 100 bucks for something that goes in your tummy and out from your bowel?

But then, at the same time, I'm a person who are willing to spend on anything that is new for myself (first timer investment). I mean it's kinda cool kan to tell people you actually tried Jogoya yadayadayada.... So why miss the chance when Jogoya is having this 50% promotion for ladies (muahahaha) in conjunction with its 5th year anniversary. Been eye-ing for this with Suet even before our final exams!

I would say, going all the way to KL City Center for this Jogoya lunch is one of Suet's and mine proudest achievement! Heck, imagine none of us know where is this Starhill Gallery and equip with my GPS, after making countless of wrong turns, we finally reach there safely lol. *self pat*

Seriously, we're like kampung girls, arriving at Jogoya, looking all the awesome food in there, and trying to hide away our dropping saliva. Nah..kidding. I'll be more worry like ~~Oh shyt! Slimming plan failed!~~

One of our favs!

Crabbie: Muahahaha come you farking homo sapiens come come try to eat me!

Well, we didn't eat him. Eventually we dipped him into hot pot for the touching taste.

Oh meeeee...sushi!!! Oishii <3

Guess what? We have no idea why this steamboat thingy didn't manage to cook after so long. So this thingy stays till we leave. Sad thing~

Dim Sum section

Pudding

Coconut, a hit drink among diners.

Haagen Daz and New Zealand Natural. *droolz*

Opps! No cute Japs to stalk at XD!

Overall, I would give 4 over 5 rating for Jogoya food. There's a lot more to try at but sadly, our tiny little stomachs couldn't afford anymore. 2 hours of ~~guilty~~ awesome time! No regrets! We would really like to thank Jogoya for this ~~gender discrimination~~ promotion. Hey! Women's right what....LOL. Anyway, we spent a total of RM101.40 inclusive of tax (which cost total of RM20+ wtf) for two pax.

2 hot babes after awesome meal and trying to camwhore ~~in front of a bank~~ wtf!

Superb elegant X'mas deco in Starhill.

P/s: Really sorry for the failed, low quality photos, and failed photo editing (used Paint) cause failed to install Photoshop at the moment ~~wtf why my life is full of fail-ness.~~

Jogoya Japanese Buffet

T3, Relish floor, Starhill Gallery,

181, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur
Wilayah Persekutuan, 55100
03-2142-1268

Carey Island and Morib Beach Escapade [05/12/2010]

2010-12-10T03:27:00.000+08:00

Another exploration with the same group of friends (Gorgan, Yong Long, Wai Kit and Han Iung). Seriously I think we should have a group name, like Super Five or The Explorer...~~fuck my life~~ this is so lame! Anyway, we should make it a point to explore new places to hang out and have some good photography moments. Okay, I know I don't have that bulky DSLR to brag about but I still like clicking around with my Nikon Coolpix L12 7.1 megapixels.

Not up to what I expected for this trip anyway. Couldn't set my foot on the soft sand beach. Wasn't really worth for driving for hours to reach here. It was raining too. We should do better than this next time huh?

Anyway, first stop was my suggestion. I know. A bad one. There's particularly nothing in Carey Island! We've drove a very long straight road, only to come to a spot, facing the sea at the end. In my honest opinion, Carey Island is more suitable for home staying activities, not just a beach kind of trip.

Bored, we proceed to Morib Beach, our initial plan. Somehow, we didn't make it to the sandy part of it. Anyway, we get to chill and admire the nature wtfwtfwtfwtf. And I got some good pictures too so, oh well~

Observed these two kids. It's so funny to see them afraid that whenever the tide comes to their direction, they'll think its coming up to them.

I'm more excited that Han Iung joined our trip this time. It's been a long time since I hang out with him. He's so damn workaholic! XD

Hopefully, our next outing will be much better than this!

P/s: Any idea for the group name thingy? teehee~

Pp/s: Any idea where to go for our next trip?

North Korea: Worst Place on Earth

2010-12-08T00:30:00.002+08:00

How many of you are aware of the situation of living in North Korea? To consider that we are already 1/10 through the 21st century, having to live in a place where there were human rights issues, starvation and fear of death is something that no one could imagine. I believe not many of us are aware of this condition in North Korea, as I myself do not aware until recently. We're aware of starvation in Africa and South America as well as refugees' plight from Afghanistan and Iraq but we had paid a very little notice to the North Koreans. Reason? Simple. North Korea has been practicing a very secretive and closed nature. It is very difficult, perhaps impossible for any foreigner to enter the country, let it be providing aid to their people.

According to Wikipedia, below listed are forms of human rights violation, which surprisingly I find it still existed till today;

Freedom of Expression- Citizens are not allowed to broadcast to other nations. They are also not allowed to criticized the government and respected leaders, either in forms of actions or words; including accidentally folded picture of Kim Jong Il in the newspaper, will be prosecuted.

Freedom of Religion- Although the country's Constitution provides freedom of religion beliefs, the government still interferes their people's freedom of choosing their religion. Citizens who came contact with foreign NGOs and evangelical groups such as owning a copy of Bible will be punished harshly.

Freedom of the Movement- North Koreans are not allowed, without permission to travel even to another town. Refugees who tried to fled the country will be prosecuted as they are considered as the country's defector.

Freedom of the Press- As stated before, citizens are not allowed to broadcast their radios and TVs to other nations. On the other hand, the government restricts media coverage in its region.

Minority Rights- The country has almost no foreign immigrants (I mean who the heck who wants to stay there anyway) and even if there is (probably some Japanese or Chinese), they'll be strictly monitored.

Disable Rights- Another human rights' horror, babies who are defectively born are rapidly put to death and buried, while other citizens that are disabled and diagnosed with disorders are put to special camps or worst, are prosecuted.

Forced Prostitution- As many as 50,000 Korean refugee women have been sold into domestic servitude and adult slavery. (source: http://www.signonsandiego.com/uniontrib/20050515/news_mz1e15rendle.html). Almost 20% of women bribed North Korean guards with money or sex to get across the initial border. Even,if they manage to cross over to China, they face the danger of human trafficking and are sold to men. (source: http://www.medindia.net/news/North-Korea-Women-Refugees-Suffer-Sexual-Abuse-Human-Trafficking-65438-1.htm).

Spare an hour to watch this video. You'll gain something you never know before.

North Korea spends most of its money on military and country's defense, but on the same time ignore totally on their citizens' basic needs especially food. Africans are facing starvation because of poverty, serious food shortages, bad economic policies and yet, they have the United Nations to appeal for emergency relief. The Koreans in the north are facing a SILENT APPEAL, no one can help them as long as the government is closing the doors, shutting away themselves from any foreign disturbances.

Famine

As you watch the video, public execution is still exist event until today. Defectors, especially face public execution, whereby the government intends to intimidate other citizens. From the video as well, you'll find that 3 generations of the entire family members are to face punishment from the act of a single family members.

Public Execution in North Korea

An extract article from WeirdAsiaNews

Why am I writing this post is, I want more people to know about North Korea's condition. It is not something we can help much but I believe the awareness is as important as well. The citizens are innocent. The leaders play the major role of what is happening till today. International organizations have been putting a lot of pressure on North Korea. There are International Conference on North Korean Human Rights and Refugees as well as North Korea Freedom Week held annually.

Again, this is not a standing on a fence issue.This is clearly an issue, where human rights are insanely violated in 21st century and no one is being able to help much, not even their own government to turn a blind eye. Thousands of people had and are dying from starvation, prosecution,murder and rape.

Do what you can do, help what you can help. Again, not much, I know. At least you know. There's where the first step begins. For more information on The Committee for Human Rights in North Korea, which raise international awareness on this issue, please visit, http://www.hrnk.org/home.htm.

Would you help them?

Putrajaya Botanical Garden and Sunway Archery [04/12/2010]

2010-12-06T02:02:00.001+08:00

Yeap. Another quick post on my `date' with Kannan and Kumanan. Well, we intended to go to Sepang Gold Coast Beach yesterday. Then this one idiot person, which I'm really mad of, ffk-ed us when before this, he talk a lot and agrees to this outing. Plus, I'm not sure if I'm the noobie or my GPS in my phone wouldn't work, I cannot direct the driver the way. So we ended up in a whole boring place, Putrajaya Botanical Garden.

Technically, it's just like 20 minutes drive from my house, and since we wanna get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Putrajaya is not a bad option actually. But the place is way to deserted, my stomach is rumbling so crazily asking for breakfast, we didn't explore the whole park. Anyway, it should be good enough for a photography trip.

Bored and starved, we decided to drive to Sunway Pyramid (again???!!!) for some food and spend the rest of the day there. Sunway Pyramid is beautifully decorated with Xmas feel. Loike it!

Had lunch in Fong Lye Restaurant. Service was good, I can say. Food? Not bad either.

Taiwan Snow Mountain (RM9.30).

3 variety Supreme Diced Chicken Set (RM19.80)

Persuaded them to try archery instead of bowling. Whee~~ Finally, get my hands on the equipments.

Seriously, it can be painful after many rounds.

Can you believe if I had shot my first arrow straight into the center target? Don't believe? Never mind. i also cannot believe myself. However, the rest of the arrows went all over the place except the center target. Lame.

Mine is the #1. Zoom in to see my first arrow ROFL!

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Plus, a gathering with high school friends at night!

Charlene aka koreanmuzter wishes you, Merry Christmas!

You Gotta Love Your Life When There's Friends and Food!

2010-12-05T13:08:00.001+08:00

These days are so occupied with meeting up with friends. My holidays' gonna finish real soon while others are just beginning theirs. So unfair! Uh-uh and results coming out in 5 days. Creppyyyyyyyyy la wei!

Anyway,another post on one of my enjoyable day with Jun Yong and Jian Shen....uhm, a very complicated way of knowing each other. Well, I mean, the world is small that bring us together. LOL! The story is like I know this guy in Form 6 and the other guy was my course mate and somehow both guy know each other in high school. So that's why we clicked. Uhm, complicated enough? ROFL!

My outfit of the day. Dress and bag from Korea! (never mind my bro's leg!)

Had Korean lunch in The Street Cafe, Asian Avenue, Sunway Pyramid. I had always wanted to try Korean food here and compare back to Korea. Well, indeed, nothing's beat the original taste of Korean food back in Korea land.

JS's orders BBQ Chicken Lunch Box (RM10.90). I'm not sure but I didn't find something like this back in Korea.

My order, Rabokki Cheese (RM11.90), combination of tobokki (rice cake) and ramen and cheese toppings. Not really fond of it because of the cheese taste.

JY's order- Pajeon (Korean style pancake). RM 12.90. Should be not bad.

Next, guess what? I couldn't believe I joined them karaoke-ing in Redbox! wtfwtfwtfwtfwtfwtf~~!!! Seriously, this could be considered, unofficially my first time (tak sangka first time give to them LOL!!!!) singing karaoke (I know, so lame). But I really enjoyed. Muahahahahhaa~ Well, of course I did went in last time to K-box but oh well, kinda freak out and ended up with like 2 songs?

So happy~~~

This one..........not only FEP God. Also Sing-k God.

Yay~~! (see, JY still sing)

No...No..No paparazzi!

A picture of a (crazy) fan posing with her favorite artist? LOL!!!

See also know, this one is a noobie la~

See also this one is a pro la~

Seriously, why I end up playing pool with pros? So embarrassed. But very enjoy!

This one, sure I take one la. Artistic enough? LOL

Let November Ends, Welcome December

2010-12-02T07:50:00.002+08:00

Braving myself to travel all the way to Ampang for a job briefing session. Less boring words, let the pictures tell the stories :P

KL SENTRAL....it's been awhile.

I loike LRT....way better than KTM.wtfwtfwtf~

From Masjid Jamek, if I'm not mistaken

Hospital Ampang, nearby my meeting spot.

OHohoh....I meet with a small book sales in KL Sentral itself. Paperbacks are all cut down to RM10.00 while hardcovers are priced from RM10 to RM20. You can even find outdated foreign magazines. I think it was held by sun@mag (Lot 12, Level 2, KL Sentral Station). Didn't manage to capture the sale itself, but here are the books that I happily got;

True Blue by David Baldacci (RM10)

Past Times: A Social History of Singapore by Chan Kwok Bun and Tong Chee Kiong (RM12)

Korea: A Nation of Hope by Jill DuBois (RM9)

A short reminder to everyone, in case some of you are not aware because too indulge into a very pleasant holiday mood, yes, it is December now, and we're less than a month away from 2011. Excited??? Yes, I AM!

Of Tired Legs and Starbucks

2010-11-30T08:43:00.000+08:00

I was suppose to post this up yesterday but I was so darn tired that I sleep throughout the night without my dinner.

Basically what I did was running around the university campus, trying to get the everything done at once. I think I had trained for 10km marathon by rushing around the campus.

KTM>>>Pusanika>>>Canselori>>>FEP>>>Canselori>>>Pusanika>>>Unit Kenderaan

(seriously I thought I'm going to paralyze)

Anyway, some pictures I took the along;

Rain in train station

Heavy rain flood the train station

Childhood memories, anyone?

Guarding Pets Wonderland? LOL

Don't clowns source of children nightmares?

I love Christmas feel. I just love it.

Free copies of NST and Borneo Talk. More reading to catch up this holiday!

Visitors in our campus. Say `welcome!'

Reflects not a-very good side of our people's mentality

Merry X'mas, peeps!

Tried Peppermint Mocha. I still hate anything that taste like toothpaste!

(anyone can contribute Starbucks cop for me? I'd love to have their planner :P)

Book Review: The Foreigner by Francie Lin

2010-11-29T05:23:00.001+08:00

Finally managed to finished another paperback in around 4 days (supposedly to finish it in 2 days or so but oh well...laziness always struck me)

The Foreigner is a 309 pages paperback novel wrote by Francie Lin, a former editor at The Threepenny Review and she graduated from Harvard. The Foreigner was the winner of Edgar Award for Best First Novel By American Author.

The Foreigner focused on Emerson Chang, an Taiwanese American, who just turned forty, a bachelor and a financial analyst in US set his foot to Taipei after his mother, his only family passed away. His mission in Taipei was to scatter his mother's ashes and convey his mother inheritance to his long lost younger brother, Little P. Just then, he never thought that his trip would be so complicated as it is. His brother seems to keep many secrets and eventually involve himself into many threats and fights.

The title reflects well to the main character of this book, Emerson Chang. He's a son of Taiwanese immigrants to US, who do not speak a single word of Chinese. Therefore, he's a true foreigner in US. When he step into Taiwan, his own country, he's a foreigner a well. Everything seems so unfamiliar; the people, language and culture.

In my opinion, Francie Lin had managed to describe the scenes in a very detailed way, and it is very much like the typical Hong Kong gangster society (at one point, I actually confused it was based in Hong Kong instead of Taiwan). For example, Little P actually helps to operates a Karaoke, where the dark secret is, they (Little P and his cousins) are actually bringing illegal China girls to work as prostitutes. And another part of the plot did touched about controversy of Kuomintang, Taiwan, China and the Sino-Japan war; which I'm not really sure about the history part :P

I would give this book a rating of 6 out of 10. A very detailed work indeed, narrating scenes which I believe, not seen by most young people today. It touches a lot on black market, criminal conspiracies, loyalty and a lot of Chinese culture. However, the drawbacks are; first, I would get confused at first and I'm not sure of what's going on most of the time before the author reveals them behind. In addition, there's a lot of pinyin ( romanization system for Chinese characters) which of course didn't troubles me a lot, but I was wondering how about non-Chinese educated readers are going to interpret them?

Overall, not a bad read. Especially a book which can touch really well into the Chinese society.

Book Review: The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold (and some personal updates)

2010-11-24T08:11:00.000+08:00

I'm totally trying to glue myself to more books, and even spend more on reading materials than clothes these days! Must be the post-Big Bad Wolf Sale syndrome I'm having. I'm focusing on more affordable magazines these days, such as International Business Review, Smart Investors and Malaysian Business (all around Rm10.00), and perhaps some lifestyle magazines in the interval time. I just wished I could be more disciplined and finished those readings!

Anyway, the first book I picked up and finished is The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold which I got from my first BBW sale purchase. I saw this book in Popular last few days,which make me grin so wide when I found the book cost around RM35 where as I bought with just RM8.00.

The White Bones is about this girl, a 14 year old, named Suzie Salmon, who was murdered on December 6, 1973 by a man in her neighborhood. The rest of the story is narrative of Suzie, watching from her heaven, as she sees her family members, friends and even her murderer cope with her death and continue their life, experiencing things that Suzie herself didn't have the chance to do. She sees her crush getting really upset with her death and his feelings were still there over the years. She sees her sister is trying hard not to resemble Suzie in many eyes. She sees her father have instinct that his neighbor is the murderer but failed to convict him due to lack of proof. She even sees her own murderer getting away from it all.

I would give this book a rating of 6 out of 10. In my opinion, this book impressed me in a way that the story is slightly different, where it narrates the story from a dead person which is now in heaven. The drawbacks are, the plot is really flat, kind of boring at times, where the narrator just merely describe life of people after her death. nothing suspense.

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Let's move to some personal updates on myself. I am currently reading The Foreigner by Francie Lim. I'll do the review later.

So far, holidays are really really boring. My peers are all having their finals and I felt so lonely at home. Besides the usual stuff, you know; Facebook-ing, sleeping, watching videos, some reading (this is the only positive thing I am doing!), one or two hang outs...I felt so empty in my life! And I really hate it. I'm looking for people who can go trips with me, as I am so eager to take pictures from my lens.

Anyone?