Getting a clue in a clueless world

The Great Escapade

2009-04-24T02:00:00.000-07:00

Six months ago, life was a deplorable wreck! My girl friend for 3 years left me for another girl. Because of that bombshell, I was forced into a state of great depression. My studies floundered into a state of non redemption and the program adviser Chen Yoke Wong advised me to take a period of time off. Needless to say, I was as good as expelled. Shortly after, my parents were intent on sending me to reform and rehabilitation school somewhere in Chow Kit. Naturally, I refused!

"Don't make me go to rehab" I said. "No, No, No"

Grabbing my necessaries, I shot away in my proton saga determined to escape from my desperate state. With the little money I had, I rented a small studio apartment in the outskirts of Sungai Buluh getting a job at one of the estates in the vicinity. It was a menial salary thus I soon began street racing in one of the back lanes at night to earn extra money. Considering my situation, things were going pretty well. Until the Federal Reserve Unit crashed one of our races, guns ablaze and ready to arrest the group.

Not wanting to go to jail, I grabbed my racing partner Lois Lane, hiked one of the racers speed bikes and fled through a dark alley. We were both wearing helmets so unless one of the racers gave us away, we were safe from identification. That night, I decided I could not take it any longer. I told Lois that I needed to escape, recuperate and re gain what I had lost. She shared with me she had similar problems and said that she needed to escape too. On the brink of a morbid end to our lives involving motorcycle chains, I suddenly remembered something.

"Lois" I exclaimed "Malaysia airlines has just introduced a stimulus package, I read it in the paper yesterday morning. There is this flex 1+1 deal which allows two people to travel at the price of one"

"Really?" said Lois excitedly "Shan, this may be our golden ticket out"

Needless to say, we rode to straight to MAS ticket office and picked up two tickets for the earliest flight to Seattle, Washington. The reason we chose to go with the flex 1+1 was because companionship made travel so much better! As for Seattle, we thought the breathtaking scenery and wonderful weather would give us a new lease of life. We settled to go there until the Federal Unit decides that we were not wanted criminals anymore.

We set off the following morning.

It was a massively long flight but thankfully the cabin service in MAS was exceptional. The crew were friendly and affable, making the 14hour flight an exceptional one for us. Furthermore, the food on board was really good! The movies they had on board also kept us entertained. I must say at this juncture that Malaysian Airlines truly strikes me as one of the best airlines in the world.

As this was a truly spontaneous trip, Lois and I had no plan whatsoever as to what we were going to do during the trip. I checked with one of the stewardesses and she advised me to log on to the Malaysian Airlines website for help. Not knowing what else to do, I did, and boy was I amazed. From there we were able to make all the necessary arrangements from accommodation to transport, sightseeing recommendations and even the ever so important travel insurance we so lacked. All from several clicks on their website! By the end of the flight, our despondent state had turned a corner for the better and the both of us were just ready to take a break from life and experience travel. This was all thanks to MAS.

Fantastic! We had arrived in Seattle and I did not even feel too tired. Thanks to MAS, I was able to rent us a car which we promptly obtained upon arrival with no hassle whatsoever. With that we set off, hoping this escapade would grant us a new lease of life...

We did alot during the trip! It was Autumn when we arrived and the weather was absolutely stunning. The first morning, I had arrange with a local US army major to take us Salmon fishing. He took us to the outskirts of town and showed us the serene beauty of untainted nature. The major shared with us how before his recruitment into the army, he was in destitute. He told us that he was caught moving drugs and life was a black hole until a general from the Air Force picked him up from his cell. Life can be well if we attempt to make our lives fresh again. Lois was moved to tears!

Several nights later, I had gone out to buy dinner and returned to find Lois deep in thought at the corner of the room. I asked her what was wrong and she told me that the Majors story had made her decide she was going to give life a second shot. We agreed to help each other rebuild what we lost. The trip had indeed gave us what we needed, a breather and some hope.

The rest of the trip was relaxed and easy going. Seattle is extraordinarily beautiful and the attractions are plentiful so that one will not get bored. Every morning we wake to witness this beautiful view from our room.

Here are some of the places we visited-

The Seattle Flight Museum

Mount Reneir

We were tremendously entertained by these two baskers out the very first Starbucks.

We even took a train down to Vancouver, booked once again from the Malaysian Airlines website.

One of the highlights of the trip was when we were given the opportunity to watch the Seattle Seahawks in action. We met the ticketing director of the seahawks in a bus and he offered us free tickets to the NFL league game after hearing our story.

Finally, after five wonderful weeks of travel, Lois and I decided that it was time we went back and settled things in our own lives. We booked our tickets via the Malaysian airlines website at very good rates. The next evening, we were on our way home!

"What a great trip that was" Lois exclaimed just as we touched down in KL

"Yeah, and now its its time to return to our difficult lives" I replied

She assured me that we will get through it. Dejected, I managed a smile.

At the airport she excused herself while I collected our luggage. She returned a while later and dropped a package on my lap. The package contained two tickets to Peru two months from now and on the package she had written:

"When life swallows us up, there is the MAS stimulus package to take us away."

I looked up at her and smiled. Suddenly she was the most beautiful person in the world. We got up, held hands and walked toward the exit ready to take life by its horns knowing that when the going gets tough, the tough goes traveling!

CHRISTMAS DOGS

2008-12-23T22:49:00.001-08:00

CHRISTMAS DOGS, originally uploaded by iamiishan.

Christmas is here! Have a good one everybody!

Woah man

2008-12-18T22:19:00.000-08:00

I almost forgot i had a blog! :p

Frasers is gonna be a blast! I can almost taste the fresh air..

See you all in two days...

I was "eileenaged'

2008-11-19T05:40:00.000-08:00

1. What is the relationship between you and her?
I think we are friends.. erm... right? I think! Hmm...

2. Your 5 impressions towards her.
(Passionate, outspoken, fun-loving, hug-able and a total cam-whore... hmm...)
Nah.. She is fun, happy, thoughtful, helpful and grounded(to the earth).. :)

3. The most memorable thing she has done for you.
Well I only really got to know her over the past year so it's not that hard to remember.. I suppose she lent me "Marley & Me" by Josh Grogan and shared with me her wonderful American economics text book I pray i don't mutilate.

4. The most memorable things she has said to you?
"I brought Marley & me..."

5. If she becomes your lover, you will...
Erm.. I suppose I'd do my best to make her feel happy...

6. If she becomes your enemy, you will...
Draw all over her economics textbook!!

7. If she becomes your lover, she has to improve on...
Nah.. If she ever did become my lover she'd have to be pretty darn perfect.. :)

8. If she becomes your enemy, the reason is...
I let my dog chew on her textbook...

9. The most desirable thing to do with her is?
talk about Korean dramas and Marley

10. The overall impression of her is...
Very straight and grounded

11. How do you think the people around you will feel about you?
Debonair, chivalrous, suave.... *.* Nah.. they'd think I'm the weirdest person they have ever come across.. I'll just tell them to go meet Crissy.. :)

12. The character of you for yourself is?
Too darn boring to ever describe

13. On contrary, the character you hate of yourself is?
On the contrary.. ?? I'd be too interesting a character to describe..

14. The most ideal person that you wanna be is?
Me!!

15. For the people who care about and like you, say something about them.
No one likes me....

Tagging.. 10 people ar??

1. Jane Lee
2. Gabriel
3. Chui Yeng
4. Crissy
5. Hannah
6. Liesl
7. Simon
8. Justin
9. Samuel
10. Xia Toong

Who is no. 2 having a relationship with?
His kitchen set

Is no. 3 a male or a female?
Male la I think...

If no. 7 and no. 10 were together, would it be a good thing?
Oh yes.. I think he'd fit right into the family.. :)

How about no. 5 and 8?
Heh.. hmm now that would be interesting.. but i'd say no.. definitely no

What is no. 1 studying?
She is in middle school at er.. Ballaret???

Is no. 4 single?
Absolutely not

Say something about no. 6
Aih... Nuts la that girl...

Kilat Kilat

2008-11-02T07:33:00.000-08:00

Well, it certainly doesn't look like my blog is going to see any serious post for a while.. Here is another nonsense post:

Along the course of expectation as i set out to attain a drivers license, I may have inadvertently picked up some of the residual from my uncles ridiculous and outrageous new found hobby: making cars shine. It really is an outrageous hobby I find, because you spend at least 3 hours working on the detail only to have it covered in a layer of dust the day after(depending on the quality of your polish of course).

My uncle has a peculiar habit of collecting hobbies that most of the time has to do with cars. Not to long ago, he decided to rip out the heart of my grandfathers geriatric 300SE to replace it with a supposedly more powerful 6-cylinder Brabus engine, a small portion of the many many minor things he did around the car like tuning and retuning, lowering the suspension, changing the gear box and steering wheel, and fitting in "sweet", not to mention exorbitant rims.

Shortly after, he was dabbling into the world of high fi, butt bumping, heart pounding, car audios! After replacing the head unit a few times over, fiddling with amplifiers and sub-woofers, and fitting in twitters, he did not stop until he had turned the car into a mini concert hall. I can only imagine my grandfather taking his old-new white tank around the tiny town of Taiping just for kicks so to experience his sound system. It is ostensibly the nicest car around taiping next to the old rollce royce driven by some datuk.

And now, its cleaning cars, a menial and arguably degrading job that, to some, should be left to servants or desperate school kids trying to earn an extra buck. Starting by giving the car a thourough wash down with a high grade shampoo, he proceeds to give the car a good wipe down before lifting off the stubborn spots with the help of a quick detailer and some specialized cleaning clay(yes, clay).
After going through with the motion several times until the is sqeaky clean, the next step is to use a cleaner wax which gives the combined effect of giving the car a last "cleansing" and a pre-wax before finishing off by coating the car with a layer of car wax. It is apparently of great pleasure to see the water just sheath off and bead up as it comes into contact with the car's surface.

And with that, I spent half my Saturday morning scrubbing, sponging and polishing my future car in blatant anticipation of the day i stick those hideous P stickers on it. I did not have the relevant tools for my purpose, certainly not the "meguairs" stuff my uncle uses, but I worked with what I had. In the end, it turned out to be more like a giant favor to my dad with no pay. But it was worth the effort to see the giant rain drops of yesterday night bead into beautiful ovals of perfection. :) Here is the finished work:

Clap la....

Well so much for that nonsense post.. au revoir!

Post script: If you want your car polished, feel free to leave me a message and I'll only charge you a menial sum for my services :) You have to bring your car to me of course

KC @ HP

2008-10-18T06:38:00.000-07:00

I recently did a shoot for my Big Cici's wedding. She is the first of our generation to be married, so it was a very important event.. Hopefully, Hopefully.... this will start the ball rolling and we will have marriage after marriage to witness(notice i said witness, not participate).

Aih... Time flies! The 6 of us are now only 5 come the next CNY. :) but only for the first day i guess..

Shuing KoKo, you are next!!

Taiping Lake Gardens

2008-10-11T07:33:00.000-07:00

(Photo above)Credit: Iiern as he has claimed equitable ownership of it :)

Preserve Our Beautiful Greenery!

The 8th of October

2008-10-08T07:23:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the best month of the year! I am now 17years, 6hours and 35minutes old. Thank you every one for the lovely greetings, phone calls, and smses. Thank you also for the gifts that I have received and in advance, all the gifts that I will receive(I hope!)! Also, thank you for the little surprise you guys threw for me on Sunday. I really appreciate the card and the delicious cheesecake you guys gave me. Forgive me if I seemed rather impassive and unthankful that day. I must admit, I completely did not expect it and was half wondering who the surprise was really for. Waddaya know..

Sometimes, time really makes a fool of you. For example, I had just picked up my law textbook in atempt to study for a little test I have tomorrow, but instead, my mind wandered to the computer that was in front of me. And by golly, 15 minutes just zipped by and I haven't even begun to revise. But for most of today, time slowed a little. Maybe because it is the birthday of a certain boy down in SS19, or maybe because its just been rather uneventful. Indeed, this has been the most quiet birthday I had in a long time. No complaints however, because even without gigantic celebrations or copious presents to open, the sentimental greetings and the little time spent with family for a light tea made it a simply wonderful day. I must thank my wonderful GeeKor for sneaking out of office early, my TuaKor from Oman for giving up a little of her social schedule and Bawang Merah for allowing my parents to make a special reservation of a table.

Most of all though, I thank my creator for the many blessings given me over the years. I would like to think I've grown and matured a fair bit now, and hopefully into what God is moulding me for. Thank you God for making me me!

Now then, I will not bore you with anymore sentiments cause I sure will need em for Mr. Sim's birthday post I so promised him.. (a little late, but oh well)

Ah... the sweet air of seventeen

My Internets gone down

2008-09-10T06:33:00.000-07:00

CALVINBALL- Please Pay Attention

2008-08-31T07:41:00.000-07:00

Here's a compilation of Calvinball "rules" through the years. Of course, they are all open to interpretation and contradiction...

The Official Rules of Calvinball

1.1. All players must wear a Calvinball mask (See Calvinball Equipment - 2.1). No one questions the masks (Figure 2.1).

*IMPORTANT -- The following rules are subject to be changed, amended, or dismissed by any player(s) involved.

1.2. Any player may declare a new rule at any point in the game (Figure 1.2). The player may do this audibly or silently depending on what zone (Refer to Rule 1.5) the player is in.

1.3. A player may use the Calvinball (See Calvinball Equipment - 2.2)in any way the player see fits, from causal injury to self-reward.

1.4. Any penalty legislation may be in the form of pain, embarassment, or any other abasement the rulee deems fit to impose on his opponent.

1.5. The Calvinball Field (See Calvinball Equipment - 2.3) should consist of areas, or zones, which are governed by a set of rules declared spontaneously and inconsistently by players. Zones may be appear and disappear as often and wherever the player decides. Zones are often named for their effect. For example, a corollary zone would enable a player to make a corollary (sub-rule) to any rule that has benn, will be, or might be declared. A pernicious poem place would require the intruder to do what the name implies. Or an opposite zone would enable a player to declare reverse playibility on the others. (Remember, the player would declare this zone oppositely by not declaring it.) (Figure 1.5a and 1.5b)

1.6. Flags (Calvinball Equipment 2.3) shall be named by players whom shall also assign the power and rules which shall govern that flag for particular moment in that particular game(Figure 1.6).

1.7. Songs are an integral part of Calvinball and verses must be sung spontaneously through the game when randomly assigned events occur. These random events will be named and pointed out after the player causes the event.

1.8. Score may be kept or disregarded. In the event that score is kept, it shall have no bearing on the game nor shall it have any logical consistency to it. (Legal scores include 'Q to 12', 'BW-109 to YU-34, and 'Nosebleed to Trousers'.) (Figure 1.9)

1.9. Any rule above that is carried out during the course of the game may never be used again in the event that it causes the same result as a previous game. Calvinball games may never be played the same way twice (Figure 1.9)

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Calvinball Equipment

2.1. Mask - All participants are required to wear a mask - Figure 1.1

2.2. Calvinball - A Calvinball may be a soccerball, volleyball, or any other reasonable or unreasonable, spherical or non-spherical object - Figure 2.1a and Figure 2.1b

2.3. Calvinball Field - The Calvinball Field should be any well-sized field, preferably with trees, rocks, grass, creeks, and other natural hindrances to health.

2.4. Miscellaneous - Other optional equipment include flags, wickets (especially of the time-fracture variety), and anything else the players wish to include (Figure 2.4).

** This rulebook is not required, nor necessary to play Calvinball. Special Thanks to the Calvinball Founders Bill Watterson, Calvin, and Hobbes.

I love Calvin & Hobbes

Yeap, I feel that way sometimes...... Gimme...

Merdeka?

2008-08-29T07:55:00.000-07:00

Merdeka is just around the corner. To be honest, the day has never really held any particular significance for me. It isn't so much that i do not love my country than the fact that life here is so easy I hardly am able to grasp the significance of fifty-one years of Merdeka. What is fifty years of freedom to one who has never experienced the bondage of colonial rule. Yet, the paradox remains that such exemption from hardship as an impetus for a greater sense of appreciation actually steers us away from experiencing Merdeka. I'm sure i do not speak for everyone when I say that life is easy in urban Malaysia. There are a great mass of sufferers still out there clinging on to every inch for survival. To them, Merdeka has not really come. I know many whom think of Merdeka as an excuse to hustle down to KL as an excuse to go clubbing. And yet to many of theses sufferers, it is a reminder of a hope that times will soon get better. In light of the recent political climate in Malaysia, this years Merdeka will not so much a celebration of liberation as much as a reminder that because of this freedom we can experience a better life. Not to rest on our laurels in apathy but to care for the poor sufferer on the street and how we are to feed him.

On a more spiritual note, I have experienced my own personal 'Merdeka' the day I became a believer, since which life has just been an easy journey. Yet, life without hardships has instead become the chains that bind me to this world. Everyday just becomes a ritual, and I find myself just clinging on to what I have. Living and breathing the nominal life of a Christian has in fact been taken me further away rather than bringing me near. I just wonder, God has given us so much and yet in our riches we forget the one that gave it to us. Is that really Merdeka? Shall we be like the man who received his talent and buried it in the ground, or do we take it and multiply.

The past few months have really reminded me how I have settled in too much. Maybe its time to get my head out of the water again...

God of the poor
friend of the weak
give us compassion we pray
Melt our cold hearts
Let tears fall like rain
Come change our love
From a spark to a flame

WHAT?

2008-08-15T09:20:00.000-07:00

You know the feeling when you make plans for something, you think you got everything covered, and just when you think its going to happen, something comes along and just blows everything away? It's one thing to expect disappointment and a completely different subject to get it stuffed at your face at the very last minute.

How often is it really the social roles we play or our environment that determines the way we behave. When you think that you inexorably adhere to a certain set of principles and not deviate from it at whatever the cost, and then you just behave in a certain way no one expects of you.

Why is it things don't turn out the way you want it to? Is it really you that shapes your own destiny or is everything predetermined by some supernatural force.

Whats wrong with this world... :(

But its the weekend!!!!! CheerUP :) its two days long...

TENDER SURRENDER

2008-08-14T07:57:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Hannah Wong

2008-08-05T06:09:00.000-07:00

Oh Hannah Wong. What can I say about this very weird, unpredictable and insane girl. There is really alot more to this girl than the harsh demeanor she often puts up that never fail to kill naive kids around her. Cinnamon Buns, Short Bread, Brownies and Chocolate Cookies aside, Hannah is really quite a sensitive girl. I guess its this sensitive spirit that gives her sensitivity to others around her as well. What to do.. Fellowship ma! Yeah, she can be rather anti-social at times with her best friends often being her text books, but she can be a really sweet, caring and sensitive girl whenever she feels like it. She, along with many other of my peers, certainly played a huge role in my feeling welcome when I first started coming to TRU regularly in form 2. Maybe, just maybe, I might not have felt so at home in TRU if not for her efforts in helping me get acquainted with everyone else.

While being Hannah's friend does require a bit of patience and thick-skin on your part, having her around is actually quite a fun experience. You get to laugh at her nonsense, poke at her idiosyncrasies and just have meaningful, intellectual conversations with. Actually, It takes a whole lot more to put up with a Wack like me, so she deserves a ton of credit for putting up with my nonsense. We may not be as tight as we were to nowadays, with SPM and everything else in the way, but I'm really grateful for her friendship all this while. Of course her ability to bake the most delicious and luscious stuff remains one of the biggest incentives to be her friend. :)

So To Hannah... Happy Seventeenth Birthday to you. This post is a day late, but you understand.
Don't stress to much over your future and just leave it in the Lord's hands, and may you have a wonderful life ahead of you, with a wonderful husband to boot. Bwahaha... Just keep praying it will be James Morrison! Just be sure to remember me in your riches and success in climbing the corporate ladder in the future.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Not enough of emo?

2008-08-02T05:23:00.000-07:00

When the one thing you’re looking for
Is nowhere to be found
And you back stepping all of your moves
Trying to figure it out
You wanna reach out
You wanna give in
Your head’s wrapped around what’s around the next bend
You wish you could find something warm
'Cause you’re shivering cold
It’s the first thing you see as you open your eyes
The last thing you say as your saying goodbye
Something inside you is crying and driving you on
It’s the first thing you see as you open your eyes
The last thing you say as your saying goodbye
Something inside you is crying and driving you on

'Cause if you hadn't found me
I would have found you
I would have found you

So long you’ve been running in circles
'Round what’s at stake
But now the times come for your feet to stand still in one place
You wanna reach out
You wanna give in
Your head’s wrapped around what’s around the next bend
You wish you could find something warm
'Cause you’re shivering cold
It’s the first thing you see as you open your eyes
The last thing you say as your saying goodbye
Something inside you is crying and driving you on
It’s the first thing you see as you open your eyes
The last thing you say as your saying goodbye
Something inside you is crying and driving you on

It was your first taste of love
Living upon what you had
_____________________________________________
The neon lights in bars
And headlights from the cars
Have started a symphony
Surrounding Me
The things I left behind
Have melted in my mind
And now there's a purity
Inside of me

I've been sitting watching life pass from the sidelines
Been waiting for a dream to seep in through my blinds
I wondered what might happen if I left this all behind
Would the wind be at my back ? Could I get you off my mind
This time

Give Me Something to Rant About

2008-08-01T00:38:00.000-07:00

During General Paper class today my group was made to present to the class the Wonder of Education. I think we screwed up really bad. For one, the first group took the longest time to present their case on cloning so we only had bout 10 minutes left of the hour long class to present. The lecturer had told me to touch a little on homeschooling since she wasl so intrigue by it but I never really got anywhere because every time I attempted to weigh the advantages of homeschooling against school proper I was immediately shot down by a very passionate mob. Need less to say, I never really got a chance to present my argument on the limitations of education carefully extracted from Francis Bacon's "The Advancement of Learning" and duly digressed into a long defense for homeschooling. I felt like a cat being chased down by angry hounds, I may have prematurely sparked a "hate Iishan the homeschooler club". But really, it was all done in good will I suppose.

Oh, WooPeeDoo!

Copa Iba 2008 pictures are out. Proceed to my Flickr page to view it!

Oh I am so glad its the weekend...

TTTTAAAAGGGGG

2008-07-30T06:46:00.000-07:00

Random questions tag

o1◢ How has LJ changed your life?
-- What in the wide world is LJ?

o2◢ What do you do before bedtime?
-- I ponder and reflect over the day that has been and try to come up with some hefty conclusion on how I can make the next a better one.

o3◢ What are you going to have for dinner tonight?
-- I had a gustatory, scrumdidylumcious dinner prepared by my wonderful grandmother who is back just for two days. :( She is going back tomorrow.. Good thing she pre-packed a ton of food for us when she leaves :)

o4◢ What is the ONE place you want to go before you die if you had the money and the time? And let's keep it to somewhere on the Earth for now, shall we?
-- I want to be on a boat floating toward the edge of Niagara falls. It must be timed in such a way that i would be dead before I hit the cliff.

o5◢ Are you an introvert or extrovert?
-- I always thought I was an extrovert until I went to college. I hate the crowds...

o6◢ What do you do in your free time?
-- I try to study. Or read a book. or sleep. or watch a movie. or... anything anyone is game to do!

o7◢ Do you trust easily?
-- Yes actually. I tend to give people i like the benefit of a doubt.

o8◢ What personal belonging do you have with you everywhere you go?
-- I have my brain with me wherever i go. But i tend to lose it very often. Thankfully, thus far, I have always managed to recover it.

o9◢ Is there anything that has made you unhappy these days?
-- Everything can make me unhappy these days. I ain't exactly in the most cheerful of moods. I realized yesterday I couldn't see the white board so I had to make glasses. What a letdown! :(

1o◢ What is your best quality?
-- Err... If you know, tell me.. (echoes Ei Leen)

11◢ Is being tagged fun?
-- I suppose it keeps me entertained.

12◢ How do you see yourself?
-- Strange

13◢ If you could be anyone for one day, who would you be?
-- My dog. She doesn't ever seem to have a care in the world, except for mangoes that fall from the tree.

14◢ What kind of person do you think the person who tagged you is?
-- She is a human typewriter.

15◢ Would you rather be single & rich or married but poor?
-- Single and poor! :) who cares as long as you got Jesus! Rock on..

16◢ How many children do you want to have, if any?
-- I think I answered this before. I want 7 boys and 7 girls!

17◢ What's better, to give or to receive?
-- If I give, I want to receive. If I receive

18◢ If you fall in love with two people simultaneously, who would you pick?
-- Draw lots! Hmm.. Or I could just marry the two and be polygamous. Hey, Abraham did that!

19◢ Would you have 100% safe sex with a stranger for $10,000,000?
-- Well.... For 10,000,000 dollars. I'll have to have a look at that stranger first.

2o◢ What were your parents going to name you if you'd been born the opposite gender?
-- Hmm! Very very interesting question! Lishan, Iishien, Iishani, Xianii, Lishen? Who knows..

I am not taggin anyone!

Toby Woby Exchange

2008-07-25T04:52:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone,

This Blog has been dead for a good long while now. The reason simply being I am just getting used to life at Sunway University College.

So... This is a little pin drop to fill the silence. :)

So you see the Hit List at the side bar>>> Just recently Justin and I did a little guitar track exchange to test our Guitar skills. We recorded over a few backing tracks. Please do give it a listen. :) The All of Me track is my attempt at a Jazz guitar solo.

I anticipate more posts soon...

Cheer me up!

2008-07-15T04:26:00.001-07:00

Wipe That Smile Of Your Face

2008-07-13T05:30:00.000-07:00

3 more days.. I can't wait!

Kissing a fool

2008-07-08T22:09:00.001-07:00

You are far
When I could have been your star
You listened to people
Who scared you to death
And from my heart
Strange that you were strong enough
To even make a start
You'll never find
Peace of mind
Till you listen to your heart

People
You can never change the way they feel
Better let them do just what they will
For they will
If you let them steal your heart from you
People
Will always make a lover feel a fool
But you knew I loved you
We could have shown them all
We should have seen love through

Fooled me with the tears in your eyes
Covered me with kisses and lies
So bye-e-e-e
But please don't take my heart

You are far
I'm never gonna be your star
I'll pick up the pieces
And mend my heart
Strange that I was wrong enough
To think you'd love me too
You must have been kissin' a fool
I said you must have been a-kissin' a fool

But remember this
Every other kiss
That you'll ever give
Long as we both live
When you need the hand of another man
One you really can surrender with
I will wait for you
Like I always do
There's something there
That can't compare
With any other

You are far
When I could have been your star
You listened to people
Who scared you to death and from my heart
Strange that I was wrong enough
To think you'd love me too
You must have been kissin' a fool
You must have been kissin' a fool
You must have been kissin' a fool

Library Post

2008-07-08T21:50:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone, greetings from the library of Sunway University College. Yes, the library is truely state of the art, with a breakneck internet connection to top the cake. I am actually quite enjoying it here in College. The lectures for ceratain subjects have been incredibly interesting. But don't be fooled, I am actually extremely exhausted now. Having had back to back econs and psychology classes this morning, I have an extremely long break from now to 330 before I hop along to Audi 7 for my malaysian studies class which I am not to happy with. :(

Oh the past week has been an emotional killer. I simply have no idea how I got myself into this state of emotional and spiritual unrest. I find that holding my woes back within the recesses of my being is stirring up a ton of emotional anxiety. I think though that God has simply been so faithful to me this past week. Its amazing how much a small jam session can change the way you look at yourself and at everything else. He thought me that I simply must surrender my entire being unto him and place not my faith in the things of this world.

Turn your eyes upon Jesus,
Look full in his wonderful face,
and the things on earth will go strangely dim
In the light of his glory and grace

How silently yet poignantly these words still ring in my heart. Lord, just help me to live it out. Maybe I'm just too selfish, I dont know..

Well I don't have much to say right now so I am going to find a little table in the quiet area and get some shut eye for a while. Beeee... No friends to hang around with as of yet. Justina is exempted from malaysian studies.. YAWN!

See ya...

Lost in Translation

2008-06-30T23:10:00.000-07:00

where am i?

So I will be starting college this Thursday. I'll be diving back into mainstream education. I will be a home schooler no more. The one thing that separated me from everyone else can no longer be said of me.

Some might say: Waa, College boy already lu, big boy already.

Truth be told, 'Big boy' is a term far removed from the little immature kiddo i view myself as today. Do I feel inadequately prepared for college? Absolutely not. I've convinced myself as much and am raring to go. But I am fearful of certain things.

I am afraid of crowds(More specifically, being lost in a crowd). I am afraid of friends(Who will my friends be?). I am afraid of not friends(What if I don't make any friends). I am afraid of the constrictions of time( No more free and easy). I'm afraid of being insignificant(a particle fluctuating in a vacuum of nothingness). Most of all though, I'm afraid of me. Who will I be in 18 months time. Will I be the same Low Iishan I am now at 2:47pm on the 1st of July 2008 or will I be a more productive, affable, self-assured and improved version. Will college shake me up so much that I become a lesser, more reserved(Surely I jest) nobody? Only time will tell. I only pray that God will be with me every step of the way and his purpose made known as I pursue academic success.

Tag: List 10 beauties

2008-06-23T04:22:00.000-07:00

Tagged by Jane. Another reason to gaze upon angels, woohoo....

Here We Go! Weeeeeee......

At 10.
Han Eun Jung

No.9

Charmaine Sheh.

No 8.
Jeniffer Aniston

No 7.
Han Ji-Hye

No 6.Jessica Hsuan

No 5.
Blake Lively

No 4.
Song Hye-Kyo

No 3.
Emma Watson :)

No 2.
Clare Danes

No 1.

Liv Tyler!

Escape to Vietnam

2008-06-09T07:37:00.001-07:00

On the way to HCMC...

Up

and away.............

in the clouds

above the clouds

Cruising

Going down...

Vietnam has many tributaries

Sri Melur roti canai on board

Lonely planet traveler...

Greetings From LCCT

2008-06-08T01:37:00.000-07:00

I'm here now at the Low Cost Carriage Terminal waiting to board the plane to Ho Chi Minh city. It is the first time I've ever flown from LCCT and if there is one thing good about this air port it would be the relatively fast wireless service. Otherwise, it feels terribly like a well maintained bus station here. Anyhow, Vietnam here I come... Apparently the hotel we are staying in comes with wireless access too, so I do hope to blog from there..

In other news:

Ana Ivanovic won the French Open in straight sets against Dinara Safina yesterday, sealing her place at the top of the Womens ranking. The Serbian beauty looked like she could do no wrong last night. She is my new favorite women's tennis player now. :)

I'm hoping Roger wins the men's category later today. Nadal is clearly the stronger of the two going into this final but this is the only tournament that has eluded Federer so far and it'll be nice to see him dethrone Nadal for once. Go King Roger.

MSN Personal Messages

2008-05-29T03:16:00.000-07:00

You know, there are a few reasons I really enjoy MSN messenger. One is that you get to keep in touch with all our friends for free, the other is that you often get to see some really oddball personal messages popping up. The most hilarious that I have come across so far is:

"He is the reason for the teardrops on my handphone"

Oh so rich!!! From guitars to handphones. Shows how todays youth are just so attached to their handphones. Can you imagine....

bzz... bzz... "Sniff Sniff, Oh dear my handphone is wet!"

FACEBOOK in real life

2008-05-28T05:21:00.000-07:00

White Wash

2008-05-27T06:18:00.000-07:00

1. Cooking up a storm:

I am so happy David Cook won American Idol. Between the two finalist he was the most original and professional. Oh and did I mention.. Much more sincere that the other david... I think his album will be really cool. Full of soul and romanticism. I really enjoyed this season of American Idol. It was one of the few in which the men really showed some mettle. But I am glad that it is over... We can now shift to other topics of conversation.

2. Respite:
Its been confirmed! I will be going to Ho Chi Min city for a brief respite in June with my Mom and Aunt before plunging straight into life of tertiary education. Sigh... my prolonged hiatus from school is coming to an end. Sadly, my beloved Popo who was suppose to join us for the trip has decided she doesn't want to come along. There is nothing more that I would desire about this holiday than for her to come along with us. We could go to Timbuktu for a holiday for all I care, as long as she comes with us. So Popo, if you read this, please reconsider.. Please......
3. EVENTS

-Church Camp was a blast. A very relaxed schedule that allowed for more time to bond and discover. Sigh.. Another two whole years before the next one.. I am still waiting for the pictures!

-Parents Appreciation Night Was a blazing success. At least I think so. All glory goes to God of course! (Photos also pending)

4. Somber:
I think all this SAT prep is really getting to me. But why in the world should it? I mean, its only a 4hour long standardized test on only the two most rudimentary subjects you can find on the planet and a 25min long essay section. How hard can it be right?? But its getting to me alright... I can say I do feel smarter. But thats because I am forced to learn hundreds of SAT words a week, read a ton of over the head passages with an array of the most obscure topics, and dabble with Math concepts that attempt to send your brain flying through a gyroscope. But really, I am over exaggerating here. Its not half as bad as I have put it.

Oh, you might notice that I have attempted to cut down on the many 8 letter or more words that have been prevalent through out previous post. My pseudo-aristocratic facade needs to be kept in check less I end up being a recluse in society. But this pseudo-aristocratic side has also given rise to my rather "emo" demeanor to borrow the colloquialism. Then again... You can never tell with the self-absorbed facade an ENTJ is expected to put up. Oh how I wish my vision for the far fetched can be narrowed down.

From Clutter to more Clutter. I need a really huge water canon to clean my brain out before reformatting the entire hard disk as Justina had suggested. Ergh..... More clutter..

The Riddle

2008-05-26T06:17:00.000-07:00

There was a man back in '95
Whose heart ran out of summers
But before he died, I asked him
Wait, what's the sense in life
Come over me, Come over me

He said,

Son why you got to sing that tune
Catch a Dylan song or some eclipse of the moon
Let an angel swing and make you swoon
Then you will see... You will see

Then he said,

Here's a riddle for you
Find the Answer
There's a reason for the world
You and I...

Picked up my kid from school today

Did you learn anything cause in the world today
You can't live in a castle far away
Now talk to me, come talk to me

He said,

Dad I'm big but we're smaller than small
In the scheme of things, well we're nothing at all
Still every mother's child sings a lonely song
So play with me, come play with me

And Hey Dad
Here's a riddle for you
Find the Answer
There's a reason for the world
You and I...

I said,

Son for all I've told you
When you get right down to the
Reason for the world...
Who am I?

There are secrets that we still have left to find
There have been mysteries from the beginning of time
There are answers we're not wise enough to see

He said... You looking for a clue I Love You free...

The batter swings and the summer flies
As I look into my angel's eyes
A song plays on while the moon is high, over me
Something comes over me

I guess we're big and I guess we're small
If you think about it man you know we got it all
Cause we're all we got on this bouncing ball
And I love you free
I love you freely

Here's a riddle for you
Find the Answer
There's a reason for the world
You and I...
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The world is clearer today. I wonder why I took so long to find the answer. Lets hope i won't obfuscate this pane of self discovery.
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*You know I think I am ready for the Sat. Mac Book Pro here I come.

I'll keep dreaming

2008-05-25T01:02:00.000-07:00

Every time I look in the mirror
All these lines on my face getting clearer
The past is gone
It goes by, like dusk to dawn
Isn't that the way
Everybody's got their dues in life to pay

Yeah, I know nobody knows
where it comes and where it goes
I know it's everybody's sin
You got to lose to know how to win

Half my life
is in books' written pages
Lived and learned from fools and
from sages
You know it's true
All the things come back to you

Sing with me, sing for the year
Sing for the laughter, sing for the tears
Sing with me, if it's just for today
Maybe tomorrow, the good lord will take you away

Yeah, sing with me, sing for the year
sing for the laughter, sing for the tear
sing with me, if it's just for today
Maybe tomorrow, the good Lord will take you away

Dream On Dream On Dream On
Dream until your dreams come true
Dream On Dream On Dream On
Dream until your dream comes through
Dream On Dream On Dream On
Dream On Dream On
Dream On Dream On

Sing with me, sing for the year
sing for the laughter, sing for the tear
sing with me, if it's just for today
Maybe tomorrow, the good Lord will take you away
Sing with me, sing for the year
sing for the laughter, sing for the tear
Sing with me, if it's just for today
Maybe tomorrow, the good Lord will take you away......

A Man About a Dog

2008-05-12T06:27:00.000-07:00

"A man about a dog" does not the refer to the actual euphemism at any rate, but in the literal sense, I feel as if I have become more and more "a man about a dog". Here is why...

I was taking Cassie on her daily stroll this evening and strolling just behind us was a mother taking her kids for a walk. Cassie, unlike ordinary dogs, simply will not defecate on the grass and therefore proceeded to do her "business" on the tar road as she always does. I was just about to pick up her refuse when the mother walking her kids shouted at me, telling me off for letting Cassie "do it" on the road. I had no idea what got over me that moment because I was absolutely livid.

"I always pick up after my dog." I told her while trying my best to remain calm

"What, you won't pick it up?" She replied

" I said.. I always pick up after my dog," I clarified.

"You should teach her to do it on the grass, then you won't have to pick it up. Its horrible you let your dog behave like that." She continued

Now, I highly regard myself as a responsible dog owner and absolutely abhorred anything that suggested otherwise. So holding my temper I promptly replied:

" Mamm, even if she did do it on grass, I would still have to pick it up. We have to keep the neighborhood clean don't we, and contrary to what you might think, there are some responsible dog owners around you know."

Anyway, after that whole fiasco, I managed to garner an uncommitted thank you on her part and I quickly walked away.

This was the first time i have ever been confronted by a pedestrian about how I handle my animal. I almost always attract nods of approval from the "morning walkers" including the Malays because I assiduously walk Cassie every morning and always pick up after her. She receives heaps of adulation from passing cars and brings her owner a great deal of pride. Cassie had even almost set me up with a girl who was walking her Golden Retriever one evening. Good Girl Cassie! :)

So thus, to even suggest that I let my dog behave horribly was completely really very uncalled for. Many dog owners simply love their animals and are genuinely responsible citizens. I hope more and more people will come to realize one day that they have nothing to fear from this benign creatures. Therefore it is imperative that other dog owners start painting a good picture of their animals so as to garner more understanding toward our furry friends.

Malaysia could do with a bunch of these in every neighborhood!

Cassie turned one last Monday! Happy Birthday my dear girl!

First day home

Gallivanting in the wild

I'm so pretty!

learning to sit
Learning to shake

Growing up

where is the ball?
My isn't she a beauty!

Laminin

2008-05-03T08:28:00.000-07:00

This is an amazing message about the supremacy of Jesus Christ right within our own bodies. Thanks Justina for the link.

15He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. 17He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy. 19For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, 20and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.

21Once you were alienated from God and were enemies in your minds because of[f] your evil behavior. 22But now he has reconciled you by Christ's physical body through death to present you holy in his sight, without blemish and free from accusation— 23if you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope held out in the gospel. This is the gospel that you heard and that has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.

Colossians 1:15-23

Its almost ridiculously uncanny that the most intrinsic details of our body can have a place in the word of God. We are truly fearfully and wonderfully made.

Viva Chihuahuas!

2008-04-30T22:46:00.000-07:00

Some Other Matters

2008-04-28T06:00:00.000-07:00

Isaac Asimov once said that when his mind is too tired to work he would go and watch a movie, after which he would always come back refreshed and more inspired. We all need respites every now and then. Just drowning yourself in the pages of a book and not taking time off can actually be more damaging than helpful to our feeble minds. After all, we can only take in so much...

I intend to do just that. So here are some scattered thoughts to distract my mind from a dangerously looming exam.

1. Michael Johns should not have been eliminated from American Idol. Yes, even now I still continue to feel disappointed at his stunning dismissal. He along with David Cook should have gone through to the finals. His final performance was actually quite stunning. Very crafty and passionate, and he out performed all others that night. Oh well.. American Idol is a popularity competition after all.

2. I could have included this in the previous point but its magnitude deserves a point of its own. David Archuleta is making me sick to my stomach. Week after week he torments me with that look of servile compliance and cacophony of a voice. He is beginning to look like a stray puppy whining and begging for attention. Whats worse, I fear he could very well win the competition.

3. The Malaysia:How It Works roundtable discussion which took place last Friday was an overwhelming success. Close to a hundred people attended the session. The highly esteemed line of guest speakers comprising of Edward Ling, Bob Key, Lee Swee Seng and KJ John were both entertaining and stimulating at the same time. The educated us on the mechanical framework of our country's constitution and addressed some very pertinent issues within the political landscape today. Without delving into the negatives, the speakers were able to shed some very positive light on our responsibility as a citizen. For a full write up visit Bob Key's Site here

4. The Phantom of the Opera is unequivocally the most cathartic musical to ever grace this planet. I watched it again recently after being prompted by a heavy dose of Andrew Loyd Webber. The story is a most sensual display of love, hate and tragedy that crept into my darker being. The phantom is actually rather handsome, even with his mask of and the horror of his appearance exposed.

5. Oprah Winfrey is the leader of a new age church. The woman I once respected as a magnanimous humanitarian believes that "Man created god". It is disheartening that a person of so much influence can be so misled by the snares of "post-modernism". It is appalling that man can so blatantly deny their creator and exalt themselves to the position of God.

6. Here is something to amuse you all.

Leopard Roar

2008-04-16T06:41:00.000-07:00

I'll admit it! I'm absolutely smitten.

I cannot get her out of my head. She is just so gorgeous. Her beauty is incomparable. She glows with an unerring aura. She looks at me coquettishly and sends shivers down my veins. I feel the Chi leaving me as I fall into her shadow, a silhouette of grace and elegance. She is so slim, yet so powerful. So willful, yet if tamed: submissive to your every need.

Furthermore, her eyes glow with that of infinite wisdom; within her, a heart of gold. As cunning as a Leopard, she executes everything to perfection. Do not be decieved by her petite figure, she is capable in more ways than one. She is also an adept singer, carrying the lowest to the highest notes almost ridiculous ease.

She beckons me, yet i have not earned her. I need her. I love her. Thus will come the day when I will claim her as my own. I will. I must.

Come to me my darling.. Come to me my Macbook Pro...

Beauty

Performance

Elegance

Wonderful Specs:

250GB and up to 4GB of RAM
Core 2 Duo processors run at speeds up to 2.6GHz on a groundbreaking 45-nm process technology with up to 6MB L2 cache.
FireWire 400 port, a FireWire 800 port, a DVI port, optical audio in and out ports, and an ExpressCard slot. There are three USB 2.0 ports on the 17-inch MacBook Pro and two on the 15-inch models.

Coupled with Mac OS X Leopard, this baby is indestructible!

This one is for Arjund

2008-04-15T06:54:00.000-07:00

Indian Sweet Child o mine...

When The Walls Came Crashing Down!

2008-04-09T06:23:00.001-07:00

I'll start this of with another Tag! cause it looked so fun!
Name 5 people you can think of right off the top of your head.
Don't read the questions underneath until you write the names of all 5 people.(I got tagged didn't I, sure I read the questions!)
This is a lot funnier if you actually randomly list the names first...

Low Iiern
Jonathan Tan
Hannah Wong
Crissy Wong
Wong Jian Eu

1. How did you meet no.1? Iiern
I was there when he was born... there when he was weening... there when he had Kawasaki... there when he lacerated his chin... there when he said his first words... there when he first walked... there when he started climbing the door post... there when he went to kindergarten... there when he cried and wet his pants during his first day of kindergarten... there when he picked up his first guitar... there when he surreptitiously "pontenged" Swimming class... there when he won his first gold medal at SAG... there when he picked up his first tennis racket... there when he started to do algebra... there.... I'm his brother ma...

2. On a scale of 1-10, rate ur frenship with no 1? Iiern
10 o'course- my only brother ma- and only classmate- and his mind is sort of entwined with mind since we both poured our souls into the creation of Bum Ble Bee. (Who is he???) His green frog plushie la..
3. How long have you known no 4? Crissy
3-4 years. When I first came to TRU.

4.How do you know no 3? Hannah
Hmm.. We were always in the same Sunday school class, ever since I first came around at Standard 2. I think my first memory of her was at Vacation Bible School as the fierce looking little girl..

5. where's 5? Jian Eu
He would probably be at home

6. A fact about no 1? Iiern
He got a new hand phone. (Girls, ask me for his number..)

7. who is no 4 going out with? Crissy
Woah ho.. I wonder who..

8. What does 1 do for a living? Iiern
Play Tennis and Practice Guitar

9. Would you live with no 3? Hannah
She would have her hands full making cinnamon buns, soft chocolate chip cookies, and short bread for me. So if she doesn't mind, I'm game.. Bwahaha

10. What do you like about no 2? Jon
He drives!!!

11. Do you miss no 5? Jian Eu
Jian??? Nah... Does he?

12. Would you make out with no 4? Crissy
Ahem... Whats that???

13. What's your opinion of no 2? Jon
He's a great guy. Mentored me alot in many ways. I will be forever thankful for a friend like him.

14. What's your fav memory with no 5? Wong Jian Eu
Him, my bro, and I decided to form a three person oligarchy and run for office. Everyone would give us sympathy votes and thus we would win by a 70% margin and take over government. Bwahaha

15. What would you do if no 1 & 2 were going out together? Iiern and Jon
I would send them to uncle Kong Beng for consultation

16. Ever had a long conversation with 5? Wong Jian Eu
Yeah

17.Have you ever slept at 2's house? Jon
Yep

18. Do you hang out with 3 a lot? Hannah
We have our moments..

19. Who have you known the longest?
Iiern

21. How often do you talk to 1? Iiern
Till its time for bed.

22. What about 2? Jon
About everyday if I go online, and if he isn't too busy..

23. Have you ever thought of 3 as more than a friend? Hannah
...

24. Would you go out for a date with 5? Jian Eu
Absolutely not!

25. Do you dream about 2? Jon
I recently had a dream about him lamenting to Rudi on how he wished to settle down. Apparently it has happened before.. ;)

26. What did no 4 did to you that you can never forget? Crissy
She thaught me photoshop

27. What have you done for 1 that the person will never forget? Iiern
Ask him. He will have tons..

28. What's 3's hobby? Hannah
Studying for exams and making people miserable.. :)

29. Tag 5 people

Shu Quin
Jian Eu
Keith
Felicia
Melissa

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ABANDON POST:
The Istana Malaysia will be left unguarded for two months as a hundred and twenty-two of our "Impressive" Malay Regiment are shipped of to London to guard Buckingham Palace.

This tantalizing new project will cause 1.9 million ringgit for transportation, equipment and uniform.

Our wise and frugal DPM Najib has also endorsed the plan as a recognition of our soldiers. He said that the Chief of General Staff of the United Kingdom had been impressed with them during a recent visit here. Najib said:-

"He saw our capability, the way our soldiers marched, so he proposed that we be given this honor. I take it as an honor for our Malay Regiment. It is not about guarding the palace but about the recognition. This is important!

Oh so wise!

So while our own countries defense is compromised, our "Impressive" regiment gets to stroll the gates of Buckingham together with them funny soldiers with the hats. No one will dare attack the palace because they have such amazing capabilities. Hail that marvelous day, April 16th!
But since the whole idea after March 8th is not to be cynical, the Junior Public Speaking Club, whose president is Mr. Wong Jian Eu, will be having a forum on the 29th of April. The Title of this forum is MALAYSIA: HOW IT WORKS.
The very optimistic Objectives of this Forum are:-
1. Firstly to create awareness in our young on national issues that are pertinent to them.
2. We wish to encourage and nurture our young to be responsible, caring and fully participative citizens.
3.We hope to direct them by your input not to grow up apathetic and negligent or worse cynical about their future in this country.
4. Lastly we aim to counter the negatives so prevalent in the media and common coffee shop talk and engage them in meaningful, productive and positive action.

Topics to be covered will include:-
1. The Federal Constitution: What is it and some salient points
2. Democracy: How this works? Electoral Process, Free Speech etc
3. Government: How this works? 3 Branches of Government and their roles etc
4. Justice: How it works? The Judiciary System and some current issues
5. Rakyat Malaysia: How this works? What are my rights and responsibilities as a Malaysian

And our great line up of speakers will include:-

Nathaniel Tan (Jelas.com)
Bob Kee (Established Lawyer)
Lee Swee Seng (Gasp!)
KJ John (Ohmsi)
Edward Ling (Hannah Yeoh's campaign manager)

When? April 29, 08 What Time? 2:30-5pm Where? Subang Jaya Gospel Center

Do come and join us. It will be an delightful time of discourse and enlightenment!
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V-AMP 2 - Virtual Guitar Amplifier with Tube Simulation and 24-Bit Effects

MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER FCB1010

I'm letting you guys know exactly what I want way before hand so you will have a clue when my birthday comes. Bwahaha.

The Long Expected Party

2008-04-07T06:26:00.000-07:00

So my Grandmother of my dad's side turned 86 yesterday. Actually, it was also the birthday of several others but those are of another matter. The post ahead has to do with four scores and one-half of a decade of joy, laughter, tears, sorrow, peace, struggles, bitterness, love and in all sense LIFE.

Hua Hee!

When it was announced that Ooi Saw Guat was celebrating her 86th birthday with a party of special magnificence, there was much excitement among all who knew her. From SJ, Taiping, Kuantan and Singapore came many a folk young and old to commemorate the birthday of someone particularly special. She was a a wife, a mother, a grandmother, an aunt, and a grandaunt to many.

Here is the party for you:

The Birthday Cake

The Party

Gustatory Extravaganza

Grandniece and Daughter in law

Extended Family (The Gunaseharan's)

Nieces and Nephews

My Great Grandma (almost 200 years between them)

Low Shu Quin

My Grandfather

Deserts!

My cousins and their mom

One Happy Family

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The Humours:
We had brought along with us my great grandmother of my mom's side. Along with my grand mother and grandfather they shared 264 years of age between them. The Concierge certainly had their hands full having to transport three oldies up to the coffee house. :)

Of old age and walking sticks

There isn't anything like family!

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Post Script:
I seem to have left out the other matter. ;)

My Macho brother turned 15 as well.. and he missed his own birthday celebration..

HAPPY BIRTHDAY IIERN!

ROCK ON!

TAGGED AGAIN

2008-04-01T08:01:00.000-07:00

I've been tagged again. I should really stop doing these things and write about something more substantial. But then again, its only a second tag.

First name: Iishan

Last name: Low

Birthdate: 8th October 1991

Gender: Male
Favourite colour: I always liked green and have always declared it to be my favorite color. But can be too bright at times..

Favourite animal: When I was younger I liked the blue whale. I love dogs as household pets. I am inspired by the majesty of Big Cats and Massive Bears! I like sheep too...
Favourite subject: Hmm... I like philosophy, and anything against conventional wisdom. But Music is a great subject for conversation. ohohoh.... GOSSIP!
Favourite country: I'll be honest. I like New Zealand for its beauty, Italy for its splendor, US for the principles it STOOD for, and Malaysia cause they its laughable politics.
Favourite place of vacation: TAIPING. It really lives up to its name(Peace) at least at Jln Kerjasama.

Favourite ice cream flavour: Chocolate Chip

Favourite TV series: Oh I hardly catch anything these days. Lately I've been smitten by korean dramas namely "Full house" and "Likable or not", they really aren't what they seem.

Favourite sport: Soccer was at one time the ultimate sport but it's lost its spirit. I like Tennis alot more now.

What...

…were you doing at this time last week?: Can't remember
…are you planning to do next: Sleeping

…is it that you wished you had: All the brains in the world!

…is your ambition: Conquer the world! (or write a book..)

…animal are you most afraid of: Lizards.. seriously... I'm terrified of them!

…are you most afraid of in your life: A cage(I'd quote Eowyn of the Lord of the Rings but don't have it with me now.)

…is the most embarrassing thing so far in life: I can't recall la. I have done to many things that thinking of them give me goose bumps.

…is it that you've always wanted to do but didn’t have the chance: Have long sweeping hair and head bang in a rock band

If you were given the chance to do anything right now what would you do (regardless how long it takes and how expensive it is): Tell her I love her and live with her the rest of my life... ;)

I tag:
NO ONE!!

Featuring: Paul Gilbert

2008-03-30T06:23:00.000-07:00

This guy is a maniac! Its Not Fair!!!

The Happening Class

2008-03-27T05:56:00.000-07:00

We have grown tons haven't we. (All except Christina who still looks pretty much the same now.) Its been a real joy growing up with this crazy class. We grew together vertically and spiritually for many many years. Some have left, but its nice to see that the bulk of us remained.

Class of Std 5(2002)

Form 5 class(2008):From Top left: Pei Wern, Wern Xiang, Iishan, Felicia,Christina,Kin Leong
Bottom left: James, Chui Yeng,Hannah,Liza,Bernard(not frm5)

We will always continue to be the Happening Class Yo!

When's Our Next Outing?

I Saw an Angel

2008-03-21T23:38:00.000-07:00

I am just so puzzled how one as beautiful as Liv Tyler can have a father as ugly as Steve Tyler.

Talk About Bad Genes!

Personality Minus

2008-03-19T04:20:00.000-07:00

Crissy recently commented on how my blog did not reflect my personality. She said that it doesn't present myself as I normally speak. :( I don't know, but I think Getting A Clue In a Clueless World presents the more idealistic, inquisitive, and (yes I'll admit) the more blatant side of ME. Save the frequent Cassie's I have planted all over the blog, ideologies, politics and philosophy seem to take the bulk of the content. So in a way what Crissy says is true, my blog may not necessarily a representation of the identity I put forth. -Then again, I seem to feel that I present myself better when I write, since I am given more time to gather my thoughts and recapitulate them in a clearer and more concise manner- So in order to inject more "personality" in this blog I needed a clearer picture of who I am.
So what is personality? If personality is identity then personality is a face, personality is a value, personality is a signature, personality in essence is everything you are and everything you ever will be. Right? Personality can be expressed in myriad of ways. Artist like Rembrandt and Da Vinci for example chose to express themselves through their paintings. We can look at the Sunflowers or the starry night and immediately identify Van Gogh. In the same way a trained ear can quite as quickly pick up a Van Halen signature guitar lick or Satriani's signature progression and probably the very distinct tones of Santana and Slash. My guitar teacher use to stress the importance of developing a personal identity. He use to say that a guitarist voice is his guitar, you hear it on the radio and you exclaim 'Ah thats a very Jonathan Tan tone, or so Bernard Gohish..Waaa.. ".

So much for a very amateurish take on personality then.. So.. More personal now...

The search for my identity has long been going on. I was very young, about 10 i think, when I read Personality Plus by Florence Lithuer. I was deeply fascinated by all the cool words that described your personality and from the test I took then, I was predominantly(and very much so) a sanguine. It meant that I was a bubbly, fun loving, adventure seeking kid but had the propensity for naivety and impatience. Some of course did not agree. I remember distinctly a time when I was having a discussion with my mom about personality when my 8 year old brother promptly burst out "YOU AREN'T SANGUINE, I DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU ARE BUT YOU ARE DEFINITELY NOT SANGUINE... YOU'RE.. YOU'RE.. BOSSY!" We finally came to an agreement on the personalities of the whole family with Dad being the strongly choleric and melancholy one, Mom the paragon of all four kinds(Sanguine, Choleric, Melancholic and Phlegmatic), Me the('Bossy' Sanguine) and Iiern the quintessence of Phlegmatic.

Well people change, and I'm more Choleric now than anything else thats for sure, and proud of it. :) All this talk on personality was vague and i was looking for something a little more concise. I had a conversation with Colin and he was telling me about how him and Jon were of the same personality type and boasting about how they only make up 3% of the population. He explained briefly about the Myers-Briggs personality tester suggested I take the test. I took it and heres what I got...

You can take this test athttp://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/JTypes2.asp

The Portait of the Fieldmarshal (ENTJ)

Of the four aspects of strategic analysis and definition, it is marshalling or situational organizing role that reaches the highest development in Fieldmarshals. As this kind of role is practiced some contingency organizing is necessary, so that the second suit of the Fieldmarshal's intellect is devising contingency plans. Structural and functional engineering, though practiced in some degree in the course of organizational operations, tend to be not nearly as well developed and are soon outstripped by the rapidly growing skills in organizing. But it must be said that any kind of strategic exercize tends to bring added strength to engineering as well as organizing skills.

As the organizing capabilities the Fieldmarshal increase so does their desire to let others know about whatever has come of their organizational efforts. So they tend to take up a directive role in their social exchanges. On the other hand they have less and less desire, if they ever had any, to inform others.

Hardly more than two percent of the total population, the Fieldmarshals are bound to lead others, and from an early age they can be observed taking command of groups. In some cases, Fieldmarshals simply find themselves in charge of groups, and are mystified as to how this happened. But the reason is that Fieldmarshals have a strong natural urge to give structure and direction wherever they are -- to harness people in the field and to direct them to achieve distant goals. They resemble Supervisors in their tendency to establish plans for a task, enterprise, or organization, but Fieldmarshals search more for policy and goals than for regulations and procedures.

They cannot not build organizations, and cannot not push to implement their goals. When in charge of an organization, whether in the military, business, education, or government, Fieldmarshals more than any other type desire (and generally have the ability) to visualize where the organization is going, and they seem able to communicate that vision to others. Their organizational and coordinating skills tends to be highly developed, which means that they are likely to be good at systematizing, ordering priorities, generalizing, summarizing, at marshalling evidence, and at demonstrating their ideas. Their ability to organize, however, may be more highly developed than their ability to analyze, and the Fieldmarshal leader may need to turn to an Inventor or Architect to provide this kind of input.

Fieldmarshals will usually rise to positions of responsibility and enjoy being executives. They are tireless in their devotion to their jobs and can easily block out other areas of life for the sake of their work. Superb administrators in any field -- medicine, law, business, education, government, the military -- Fieldmarshals organize their units into smooth-functioning systems, planning in advance, keeping both short-term and long-range objectives well in mind. For the Fieldmarshals, there must always be a goal-directed reason for doing anything, and people's feelings usually are not sufficient reason. They prefer decisions to be based on impersonal data, want to work from well thought-out plans, like to use engineered operations -- and they expect others to follow suit. They are ever intent on reducing bureaucratic red tape, task redundancy, and aimless confusion in the workplace, and they are willing to dismiss employees who cannot get with the program and increase their efficiency. Although Fieldmarshals are tolerant of established procedures, they can and will abandon any procedure when it can be shown to be ineffective in accomplishing its goal. Fieldmarshals root out and reject ineffectiveness and inefficiency, and are impatient with repetition of error.

Hillary Clinton, Napoleon, Margret Thatcher, Carl Sagan, Bill Gates, Golda Meir, Edward Teller, George Benard Shaw, and General George C. Marshall are examples of Rational Fieldmarshals.

For those who are interested, this test measures your personality based on four characteristics-

Extrovert(E) as opposed to Introvert(I)
Intuitive(N) as opposed to Sensing(S)
Thinking(T) as opposed to Feeling(F)
Judging(J) as opposed to Perceiving(P)

To know more go to http://keirsey.com/default.aspx

This is interesting because they say that your personality is an indication of what you could be in the future. I've somehow always known that I was born to lead though rather obsequious as a child. I just wasn't sure what kind of leader I would turn out to be. Interestingly, two days before I took the test, Choo approached me and said that she thought I had a potential to be a leader, but what kind of leader she did not know. She said that we all lead differently. Some may be like her hubby-to-be, the "Rar Rar" kind of leader, or some the Simon SSS kind leading in silence. Well I seem to have found a clue now. Likened to greats such as Napoleon and Bill Gates, my type only make up 2% of the population. I seem to have the aptitude to lead a battalion in to war! Or form MULTIBILLIONDOLLAR corporations for that matter. Bwahaha! It also says that I work well with an Inventor(ENTP) and an Architect(INTP) so I know what to look for in my soulmate or attorney general of my army. If you are any of those two, let me know..

Well they say that the most part of your personality is determined by your genes and the small part that is left goes to your upbringing. It goes to show how special our genetic makeup is and the simple genius of creation itself. It is therefore appalling to note how such new concepts as cloning can even be considered benevolent and it is ridiculous to think that the genetic makeup of newborns can be soon mixed and matched at a shopping mall. Anyway, I digress.

You can have the greatest personality in the world and still not make it in this competitive world. Impression without expression leads to depression as someone once said. Albus Dumbledore said it best when he told Harry that "It is our choices rather than our ability that make us great" So now I've discovered a little more about myself, I can inject a little more personality into Getting a Clue in a Clueless World. I hope my readers take the test, it really is quite interesting, and let me know your findings ok?

Now I am off to plan my clever scheme for WORLD DOMINATION! Anyone care to join my battalion?

HOT DOG!

2008-03-16T06:52:00.000-07:00

Wis-zadry

2008-03-14T19:04:00.000-07:00

All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost;
The old that is strong does not wither,
Deep roots are not reached by the frost.

From the ashes a fire shall be woken,
A light from the shadows shall spring;
Renewed shall be blade that was broken:
The crownless again shall be king.

There were once two great nobles who preformed a great deed for their king. Their quest was rough and they endured many perilous trails. But for their king they made a stand and stood by their valiant course; and now they were to be rewarded. 'I will give to each of you one of my lovely daughters in return for your great service to me.' said the king. Then he chose from among his seven daughters two to marry these men.

One of the girls was stout and and rugged for she loved to work among the horses. She was however like her father, of a warm and noble heart. The other however was a fair and beautiful. She was tall and slender and the apple of her fathers eye. So often was she adorned with gifts of gold and mirth by her father that she became spoilt and selfish.

The girls were brought out before the two nobles and were given them to choose. The taller of the two nobles was quick to pick the younger daughter for she was very beautiful. The other noble, though slightly disappointed was given the older and stouter daughter.

Ten years passed and the noble who had received the stouter daughter was happily content for his wife was one of great value and benevolence. They had many children and lived prosperously in their manor. However the same could not be said for his compatriot whose wife though beautiful was selfish and demanding. He spent all his money trying to please his wife that his manor had to be sold. What was worse was that day after day this once fair and beautiful maiden was becoming more corpulent than ever.

All that is gold does not glitter... So we men best be careful for looks that kill can truly kill!

In another land far far way, three kingdoms stood. They were of different races and cultures. One kingdom was inhabited by trolls, inimical and unfriendly. Another was inhabited wild men who worshiped the forest and were radicals in all their ways. Yet another was a land of many races who had learned to live harmoniously together.

One day the land begin to shrink and the borders each of these kingdoms could no longer be bound by their borders. So the three leaders of these kingdoms met to decide on how they should again redivide their land. Because the land could no longer be split to suit all kingdoms they agreed that the kingdoms should merge and an oligarchy would be formed.

This did not sit well with many folk for their ideals clashed in many ways. Tension was brewing in the land and nothing was going right. Since the land was smaller, the inhabitants were forced to move closer to each other and conflicts often ascended. To settle this problem, the leaders planted a Bunyan tree in the middle of the land, sat under it and sang Kumbaya. And all was well...

All that is gold does not glitter... The new Coalition of DAP, PKR and Pas need time to settle down. Its been only a week and they are already enduring endless vituperations. Give them time... All that is gold does not glitter...

Christ once walked this world as a man. It is said of Him that nothing in his outward appearance was desirable; needless to say, he wasn't handsome. Yet in him was the power of the Most High and his wisdom transcends all time. However the world did not know him, nor did they believe in his power. They were expecting their messiah to be a super angelic being clad in all majesty or at least more than this uncouth, rugged looking vagabond. And yet here he was, man like you and me, Savior of the world. In this man and his life, the true treasure of heaven lies, the love of the Father and glorious eternal life!

Tagged

2008-03-11T02:05:00.000-07:00

I got tagged by Jon and Crissida not too long ago. Here it is then ladies and gentlemen, my very first tag *applause*...

Real name: Low Iishan
Nickname: Shan(by most of my peers. don't really like it because it sounds like a girls name)KoKo(my mom still adresses me in this manner though my brother has stop using it)Kor(This is how my bro adresses me now. I suppose its cooler than koko)Bert(by Jian Eu since my brother is ernie)
Married: There is someone out there for me :)
Male/Female: Male with quite a high volume of estrogen, or so it seems.. I am quite taken my Korean Dramas, don't know why it has to be exclusive to females though :0
High school: *Hysterical laughter*
Short or long hair: Its short by my standards but terribly long and untidy according to mommy
Are u a healthy freak: Hmm. What is a healthy freak. I pride myself in having a wholesome and well balanced diet if thats what you are looking for. Thanks Mommy for all the lovely green veggies you forced me to eat! You did say i would appreciate one day....
Height: Hmm... 173/5ft 6-7.. I like to think of myself as taller than I really am!
Do u have a crush on someone? I can have a number of crushes at any given time and can no crushes at all at any given time.
Do u like yourself: I which I was taller, smarter, fatter, stronger, hunkier, hotter, richer, cooler, more eloquent, perkier, taller.... but nay, I'll say I'm rather contented with my present self.
Piercings: Owwwwwwiieeee..... As high as my estrogen levels are, I am still a guy by nature.
Righty of lefty: Righty

First....

surgery: Appendicitis operation back in fifth grade..
Piercing: none
Person u see in the morning: My dog when I'm on duty
Award: Hmmm.. Lets see: Best student in class SS19/5B
Sport u join: Swimming
Pet: Fighting Fish
Vacation: Singapore I think... or maybe Taiping
Concert: I played twinkle twinkle little star on the violin in one of those annual concert things
First crush: My first neighbor. Apparently I saw her walking and got up a walked as well.

Currently...

Eating: Nothing.
Drinking: Nothing.
Im about to: Take my dog for a walk

Your future...

Want kids: I want 7 boys and 7 girls!
Want to get married: I can't have kids if I don't get married
Careers in mind: World conqueror

Which is better?

Lips or eyes?: Eyes
Hugs or kisses: Hugs
Shorter or taller?: Shorter since I'm short my self... but taller if she is Emma Watson
Romantic or spontaneous: Spontaneously romantic
Sensitive or loud: Errrrr..... According to my needs..
Troublemaker or hesitant?: I haven't the slightest clue how to answer this question. Why would I want someone to be hesitant more so a troublemaker!

Have u ever....
Kissed a stranger?: Hmm, does a baby count?
Drank bubbles: I use to blow bubbles in my coca cola before I drank them.. does that count?
lost glasses/contacts: I don't wear them
Ran away frm home: Nope
liked someone younger: Yeah cause they are more susceptible to my deceitful charm..Bwahahaha... not...
liked someone older: Yeah, because she happened to be really pretty!
Broke someone's heart: Hah. Accursed talent.(echoes Jon)
Been arrested: Nope
Cried when someone died: Yeah. But I was really young and naive.
Liked a friend: Well yeah, most of them are friends; the only exception being Emma Watson

Do u believe in...

Yourself?: I'm self confident yeah, but I learn to rely not on my own strength
Miracles: I'm born(a miracle in itself since i turned up the wrong way round in my mother's womb and my mother bled quite severely while carrying me)
Heaven: oh yeah
Santa Claus: Yeah, a figment of great imagination!
Magic: Magic is in everything
Angels: Yes. They are all around me.... (Emma Watson :P)

Answer truthfully..
Is there someone u want to be with right now?: Very much so
Do u believe in God?: Yes. He died to save me, he gave me hope, he loves me and gave me all the people in this world that love me too...

Tag 5 ppl:
Simon Sim
Wong Jian Eu
Jane Lee
Samuel Wong
Sayaka Chua

Well that wasn't so bad.

I'm coming Cassie......

This is Democracy

2008-03-09T05:40:00.000-07:00

"We hold this truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and The Persuit of Happiness- that to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their powers from the consent of the governed..." This is democracy best defined. In his famous document the "Declaration of Independence" Thomas Jefferson captures the very essence of this form of government: a government by the people, of the people and for the people.

Democracy in its earliest and perhaps purest form is found in ancient Greece. Athens, in the late 5th century B.C was ruled over by the nobility. A council(an aristocratic body) controlled the city-state. This council met on the slopes of the Areopagus or Mars Hill. A conflict slowly developed between the landed aristocracy and the lower class. Corruption slipped in as the common man became more impoverished than ever, the rich however, became richer. The situation led to bitterness and devision.

Many men rose to call for a reform. "Avarice has laid a hold on the leaders; they enrich themselves unrighteously and heed not the holy foundations of Justice." These are the words of Solon whom in 594B.C. was given dictatorial powers to resolve conflicts among the factions in Athens. Solon established the Citizen's assembly which consisted of men from all classes. He also founded a body of 400 members to oversee and prepare the work of the Assembly. Though the council retained final voice, Solon had set the stage for the change is Athens from oligarchy to democracy.

Cleisthenes, one of Solon's successors became a powerful leader who advanced democracy more than anyone of his time. He changed the basis of representation from family groups to territorial areas which will serve as a constituent base of governments. This kind of government became the basis of representative democracies today. He also initiated popular referendum through ostracism whereby people vote for a citizen to be banished for ten years.

This form of government which Cleisthenes established is called direct democracy. This is the purest and most direct form because all the people met together in one place to make laws and decide on actions the government will take. Though this form of government is archaic and impractical today, it became the foundation on which representative democracy would be built on. Democracy, when carried out correctly, provides for equal rights among men, securing Life, Liberty and The Pursuit of Happiness.

Democracy has finally made its mark in Malaysian history. Some say that it will be unmitigated disaster, some say that instability is at hand, yet some say it is a ray of hope in our nations history. But I say that the eminent wind of change was due to the fact that many people were fed up with our government. They chose to exercise their democratic rights declaring to Barisan National that the people are boss. And to the opposition they say, "you have seen what we did to BN, and we can do the same to you."

Whether this will be a change for the better, only time will tell...
The results of this general election hopefully will serve as a wake up call to the present government. Yes they still will continue to form the federal government but without a two-thirds majority. This can only be a good thing because there will finally be a check and balance in parliament. Maybe after this, they will want to serve the people more rather than enrich themselves.

Well Democracy has spoken people, for better or for worse...... we trust God to lead us onward!

"people should not be afraid of their governments, governments should be afraid of their people"-V for Vendeta

"Voldemort himself created his own worst enemy, just as tyrants everywhere do! Have you any idea how much tyrants fear the people they oppress?" - Albus Dumbledore

Election Fever

2008-03-06T20:03:00.000-08:00

Getting a Clue in a Clueless World has thus far not made known its political stance for the coming general election though hardly cryptic. However, as the general election is about to take place tomorrow; let it be known that this Blog officially stands for the OPPOSITION. Those who take my stance, VOTE FOR CHANGE! Those who can't vote(like me), pass the word around!

The meaning of the ROCKET

	The blue circle stands for the unity of the multi-racial people of Malaysia.
	The white background stands for purity and incorruptibility.
	The red rocket symbolizes the Party's aspiration for a modern, dynamic and progressive society.
	The four rocket boosters represent the support and drive given to the Party objectives by the three major races and others

Hannah Yeoh for Subang Jaya!

To think that Tony Pua wrote the lyrics!

Friends, before this night, I thought there was no way BN could lose their two thirds majority. Now, I am not so sure. There is a hope in the air and although I am loath to tell anyone what they should do, I will say this. We must vote and we must vote opposition. We must do all we can to change the rotten status quo. We vote, not just to get BN out of power or at the very least to lose their two thirds majority. We vote for change. We vote for democracy. After tonight, I believe, we can do it. -- Haris Ibrahim

LETS ROCK PARLIAMENT TOMORROW!

Heroes of Mis-information

2008-02-27T01:34:00.001-08:00

Before i begin.....

CASSIE!

No Cassie is not a hero of mis-information if you are wondering. But don't you think she is the best looking dog you will ever see in your life? Bwahahaha.. Well at least you can't call me a narcissist....
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I was just looking through the newspaper two days ago and found this-

I almost jumped out of my skin; Torres faces the axe? After a hat trick? What in the world is Benitez thinking? Well it turns out that that wasn't exactly true. As I read on I found that what Benitez really said was-Phew! Thats a relief... I was completely appalled by the headline as it was completely inconsistent with the actual report. Could be just a Typo I thought..

Then today I found this-What?? First he faces the axe and now he is threatening to leave? I was feeling quite worried at first but relief soon came as I read on-Well he wasn't exactly threatening to leave was he? All he said was that he hopes to win trophies with Liverpool. Another faulty headline! Either the reporter is a staunch Torres hater or there is some serious mis-information going on.. Alas, such is the reliability of the press!

Another thing that struck me today was our DPM Najib's statement that the reason BN needs to win big this election is that foreign investors are attracted to our stable government. Well what does a stable government comprise of according to BN?

VK Lingam!
The Anti Corruption Agency paying VK Lingam's secretary to keep quiet about Lingam's involvement in the judge fixing scandal
The Atantuya murder involving some of the highest bidders in Malaysian politics
"peaceful" dispersion of a "violent" bersih rally

Woo Hoo! Thats a stable government for you baby!!!

Oh and he also went on to say that BN only spends within their means. Here is where the money went to-

K.D Tunku Abdul Rahman patrolling the "Dangerous" straits of Malaka

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2008-02-26T01:26:00.000-08:00

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MJ: King of Pop

2008-02-25T07:46:00.000-08:00

Thriller video-link

The pinnacle of music videos!

I think MJ looks a ton like my aunty. Dont you?

How Simon Cowell Saved American Idol

2008-02-24T04:19:00.000-08:00

As previous seasons reveal, the search of an "American Idol" has been nothing short of a debacle. So much talent have graced the Idol stage only to be shunned down by public opinion whilst much less worthy contestants continue to get the thumbs up by the most despicable pair of Paula and Randy.

What irritates me the most is the simplicity of their judgment. They seem to be able to come up with the most irrelevant statements to justify unworthy talents and get away with it. They look at the most banal and irrelevant side of a contestants performance and provide a "sound perspective" for the voters. Randy's Yo factor is one example.

So many great talents could have made it big if only America had a sense of finding the best talents around. The problem with public opinion is that it is almost always fueled by incentives.
It is so easily influenced by what seems like a noble decision. Progress can only reach its full potential through Excellence. American Idol winners often never make it as big time artist because once they hit the real stage they get overwhelmed by bigger stars out there. Only the best can make it out there. The nominal reason judges are appointed is to influence public decision to produce the best artist. Paula and Randy in my opinion fail miserably in this aspect.

You Got The Yo Factor Dawg! Randy jackson
You are red color today! Paula Abdul

Enter Simon Cowell, the conscience of American Idol. The stalwart of excellence among the three judges. Though he comes across as mean and insensitive, i find he often provides the most intuitive perspective on the performance. Simon provides relevant insight into the needs of each contestants even though sometimes in a brusque manner. He looks for the right things in each contestant, not what color they are.

I shudder at the thought of what American Idol would be without him. Just as they did with their own personal conscience, America didn't take Simon seriously and so much talent just went down the drain.

Though some of the more talented contestants that didn't make it in the Idol search, such as Chris Daughtry and Blake Lewis, made it elsewhere somehow; many other talents who were obviously great just fell into oblivion. Melinda Doolittle and Latoya London are such examples. Simon was convinced they were brilliant, we thought they were brilliant, Paula and Randy knew they were brilliant. Why didn't they make it? Other less worthy contestants who should have been eliminated continued to be encouraged.

Even though the best was not brought forth, I think that we can only be thankful to Simon for his contribution lest we end up a Sanjaya Malakar winning the contest. Simon Cowell has a neck for spotting great talent. I mean look at what he did for Il Divo. If the world only trusted the man a bit more we would have much sweeter music to listen to than Taylor Hicks at the moment.

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Breaking News:
Yesterday when Crissy dropped me off, she actually waited for me to get into the house before departing. Something she never ever does.. She is changing for the better i suppose. Bwahaha

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Liquor and the slow buffalo theory

2008-02-22T06:32:00.000-08:00

CNY: Upon being offered a can of Coke, a 15 year old boy* promptly announced that "coke was for kids" and was resolved thereafter to only accept beverages containing alcohol. Right away he was offered a can of beer by an ever so proud uncle which he gleefully accepted.

A week later, while visiting his Granduncle Iggy, a chance to cultivate this drinking habit was once again presented. Granduncle Iggy was proud that his young nephew was turning out to be quite a man and generously offered to spike up a glass of orange juice with a dash of his finest Vodka. The 15 year old, feeling quite pleased with himself, accepted it with no questions asked. He downed it in one gulp and was starting to feel quite recalcitrant, much to the dismal of a disapproving mother. Seeing how much he enjoyed it, Granduncle Iggy whipped out a bottle of his finest Gin and spiked up another glass of coke for him. Once again he downed it in one gulp. He was immediately flushed. I won't tell you what happened next, suffice to say that this 15 year old will never drink again! His resolution to drink only alcoholic beverages promptly vanquished in one night.

Why? The boy's mom calls it self preservation. Alcohol, some say, is bad for us; it kills our brain cells. But this may not necessarily be a bad thing! Consider for a moment a herd of buffaloes being hunted by a pack of ferocious predators. After a tremendous struggle for life and death, which buffaloes are the ones that are most likely to get eaten? If you guessed the slow ones, pat yourself on the back. Take that principle and apply it to alcohol. Brain cells are being attacked, which ones will die? The slow or the weakest ones! Perhaps thats why some commemorate a victory by popping a bottle of wine; kill off the anxiety that slowed you down before the game. Makes perfect sense... No? **
*(any similarities with the boy in the above scenario is purely coincidental therefore is deemed insignificant)
**(Even if you believe what you read, it is best to exercise control over how much you drink so as to not be overwhelmed by too many predators... if you catch my drift)

Movie Review: August Rush

2008-02-15T06:08:00.000-08:00

Far from being superficial, August Rush in my opinion is unequivocally one of the best movies of the year(2007). Simplistic and predictable though the plot might seem, there is something extraordinarily profound about this movie. The denouement of August Rush left me thoroughly overwhelmed with emotion. The music that moved implicitly through the entire movie, closing with that one final piece as the story reached its climax evinced a certain euphoria unlike any other. You have to watch it to understand the emotion that swept me away, leaving me in tremor. Perhaps owed to the fact that I had my speakers on at maximum.

"August Rush" begins 12 years ago with a cellist and a rock star whose paths inadvertently converge on a roof top overlooking New York's Washington Square. There they have the most romantic night of their lives and Lyla the cellist becomes pregnant. However, through a series of events, the two become separated and soon Lyla's new born child is born much to the dismal of Lyla's conniving father. He sends her son to the orphanage deceiving Lyla into believing that she had lost her child at birth.

11 years later, Lyla's father is on his death bed and is forced to tell her the truth about her son.
She then sets out on a journey to find the son she never knew. Around the same time, Loius, Lyla's long lost sweetheart and the father of her child sets out to New York to find her.

Evan Taylor who is an exceptionally gifted musicians believes that he will find his parents if only they can hear his music. Through a series of events, he ends up at Juliard, a school for extraordinary talents like himself. There, Evan is quick to impress. Adopting the street name "August Rush" given to him by a street musician, Evan composes his first Rhapsody and is immediately scheduled to be performed live by the New York Philharmonic Orchestra on the same stage as his mother Lyla. Believing that his parents will hear him if he performs, he surpasses a series of hurdles to make it for his concert.

The movie climaxes as both parents are drawn by his music and are finally reunited.

This movie has a happy ending which will leave you at a lost for words. A must watch for movie lovers.

"It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities."
Albus Dumbledore

The Music, its all around us, all you have to do is listen.......

The Old and the New

2008-01-21T04:02:00.000-08:00

I'm Bac! and what better way to kick of this new year than with a New Year post? Admittedly, I am 22 days late, but I have a perfectly good reason for that. For the last month I have been accumulating ideas to share on my Blog and for those still reading my blog, lets sincerely hope that those ideas materialize lest I be dubbed "Iishan the blog slayer".

I started of the year of 2007 with hardly any plans in mind. I was rather contented to take the back seat and ride the waves. The year progressed and boy were the days packed. Almost every weekend was filled with activity. From March retreat to Youth Sunday to Youth Outreach to Camp, Christmas and Frisbee tournaments, this year has been nothing short of eventful.

One of the biggest highlights of my year was of course the coming of my little doggy name Cassie. She was probably the catalyst for the changes within the Low household. All these years, I have always wanted a dog and now that I finally got one I think I might have taken the job a bit to seriously. I don't think I have ever encountered a more highly anticipated puppy in my life.

2007 has also been a really productive year. My endeavor to pick up Mandarin bore a substantial amount of fruit as I scraped a 'B' in the HSK Chinese Proficiency Test. My studies also progressed at a reasonable rate with me accomplishing what I planned to accomplish at the start of the school year.

2007 also saw the transition in my sporting life from Swimming to Tennis. Leaving behind the swimming pool was relatively easy for me as Tennis seemingly offered more promise for those wanting to excel. I think I did okay considering the fact that I have not been in the game that long. I even came in 2nd during the Prudential Masters Series later in the year.(I wont tell you how many people were in the draw. GUESS.)

VAMOS!

Well 2008 has come, and in no way would it be like the last. For one, the prospect of college is more eminent and my weekends would no longer be graced by the presence of a certain Jane Lee Wen Hui who left us just two days ago for a better life down under. The departure of such a close friend can have a monumental effect on your life and to alot of us this was no exception. We can only hope that she will settle in well and brighten up the lives her new found friends as she did ours.

Fatty!

As for me, I have high expectations for this coming year. Unlike last year, there is so much to look forward to and I don't want to miss a thing. Here are some resolutions for the year-

Update this blog at least twice a month.
Score well for my SAT
Continue to Excel in Tennis
Apply for a good college
Take good care of Doggy
Be more deliberate in building relationships with others

Well lets see what this year has in store shall we. I would certainly be looking for front row seats this time.

Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do amazing things among you

Transform-us 2007

2007-12-11T05:25:00.001-08:00

TRU camp 2007 has come and gone like a swift wind through the meadows but not without much fruit. It was a really different camp for me, but not just because of the many new campers we had among us. This year I felt as if I was looking at camp from a very different perspective. To put it succinctly, I felt OLD! I was blessed with the opportunity be a leader in TRU in more ways than one this year and it was something I did not take lightly. But all that responsibility seemed to take away from the way i was fitting in so to speak. Nonetheless, I felt blessed in so many ways, touched in ways I never thought i would be and by so many whom I didn't expect to be touched by. What and experience!

Before I go into detail explaining what we did and all, I thought I share something on a bit more personal. In all its blessings, fun and laughter, this camp did not come without its disappointments. I do not know exactly what mis fortunate events took place and I'm not one that goes around pointing fingers. But I know for a fact that many things were done or said and was acted upon leaving much resentment in its trails. I don't know how else things of this nature can be handled but for all intents and purposes I believe God had his plan. Maybe we campers could have been better behaved and maybe the leaders could have reacted better to it. I know for a fact that many who have taken blame for these misfortunes are still confused as to why they were blamed. But before we go on and call this camp a debacle I would have to say that I was amazed at how God used these depressing moments to steer us closer to him. The worships thereafter were experienced with more sincerity and paved a path for Uncle Stevens last message on transformation. I guess it reflects a verse I shared with Simon before we left that says "Where Sin Abounds, Grace Did Much More Abound". I hope we campers and helpers alike took something with us, and even though this may not have been the perfect camp I am sure God is well pleased with the effort we put in.

Now for my take on this years camp. It felt SHORT! And as I had shared earlier, I feel really old. The winds of change has ran its course and I can't say I'm not happy to see those who were once shy and reserved fit in and become life wires of the camp. We had great food, great accommodation, reasonably clean dorm toilets(at least for 3-2-5), and 4 days of great fellowship with each other. Worship this year has been really encouraging and I'm really glad we ended the year on such a high note. To God be the Glory!

This camp was intended to be a camp of transformation but for me it has been a camp of irrevocable conviction. Conviction of my need for God, to seek him everyday and to finish the race he marked out for us. The story Uncle Steven told about the silversmith and his shield will definitely stay in my heart forever. God sweeps away all the dirt that floats up from our lives till he sees his reflection in the life he is refining that is.

All in all, blessings from this camp I believe outweigh any misfortunes that befall us. God's will ultimately prevailed as it always does and we can all go away smiling and taking a little more of God's wisdom back with us.

Autobots- Transform and roll out!

Veges are my friends!

2007-12-04T05:29:00.000-08:00

Polis Block!

2007-11-16T05:14:00.000-08:00

Two young boys came up to me today while I was walking my dog and said "Kami Polis, engkau tak akan lepas kami!"

The Bersih Rally that took place last Saturday has stirred up some controversy both from within and without. Just yesterday, an interview aired over Al Jazeera(Channel 513) saw the denial of the need for institutional reform by the very powers that reside over Malaysia today. Go here and here for the video.

Here is our "information" minister sounding rather informed-

Go here for transcript

Democracy is most purely defined as a government for the people, from the people and by the people. The sheer numbers that turned up on Saturday and the efforts undertaken to suppress the demonstration speaks volumes of how our "democratic rights" are time and time again being denied.

If the corruption we read about in the papers, the indiscriminate use of taxpayers money, and unfair judicial systems aren't any cause for concern then what is. I'm a sixteen year old and the uncertainty of my continued stay in Malaysia grows unprecedentedly ominous. I'd expect my country do everything in its power to convince me to stay. Am I wrong in asking that?

As the hope of this country falls slowly down to the dogs, I continue to wonder and pray that during the next general elections we will be able to rise from the ashes of corruption.

Persecuted Church Day

2007-11-11T05:44:00.000-08:00

When the night
Seems to say
All hope is lost
Gone away
But i know
I'm not alone
By the light
She stands

There she waves
Faithful friend
Shimmering stars
Westward wind
Show the way
Carry me
To the place
She stands

Just when you think it might be over
Just when you think the fight is gone
Someone will risk his life to raise her
There she stands

There she flies
Clear blue skies
Reminds us with red
Of those that died
Washed in white
By the brave
In their strength
She stands

When evil calls itself a martyr
When all your hopes come crashing down
Someone will pull her from the rubble
There she stands

We've seen her flying torn and tattered
We've seen her stand the test of time
And through it all the fools have fallen
There she stands

By the dawn's
Early light
And through the fight
She stands

This song was originally dedicated to the victims of 9/11 but I feel it fits the context of our suffering church today.
Yes, persecution is inevitable but all things work together for the good of those who serve him. No, persecution is not a good thing and we should never pray for persecution. We give thanks however; for the faith that our brothers evince in their dispair and that we too will have similar courage when faced with our own.

Filler,Filler Night

2007-11-07T02:18:00.001-08:00

---Oh the cleverness of ME---

2007-10-31T07:19:00.000-07:00

Not Myanmar.

Burma.

From Wikipedia: In 1989, the military junta officially changed the English version of the country’s name from Burma to Myanmar, along with changes to the English versions of many place names in the country, such as its former capital city from Rangoon to Yangon. This decision has, however, not received legislative approval in Burma.

Taken from Ethan's blog. Hence the wrong date.

2007-10-21T08:46:00.000-07:00

Absenties

2007-10-18T07:53:00.000-07:00

Its been a long while, certainly, since my last post. Procrastination really does get to you. I have to admit that I am sitting here with nothing in mind and am carefully deliberating the contents of next post. With much that happened over the past month, a brief account of its events will follow... It all started with my going to Singapore(which incidentally was suppose to be the theme of my last post which never came). Despite its size, Singapore certainly had many surprises to offer. The main attraction of Singapore certainly had to be its shopping centers. Its a wonder what such a small country needs so many malls for. Its strange because almost every mall has the exact same thing. A Giordano,a Lui Viton, Calvin Klein, Tag Heuer and a Padini can be found in almost every mall in town. Plenty of Materialism to go around. Admittedly, when in Singapore, its hard not to be swept away in its wallet pinching culture. I too spent a whole day with my Uncle in these dense complexes Shopping. Well, for the most part it was window shopping, but nonetheless it was stressful. Every shop you go to, you are bound to see something you like. We found our way to the DC comic shop in Bugis, and I picked up my first ever official superhero merchandise. The trip itself was fun, but what impressed me about Singapore apart from its massive infrastructures was its appreciation for nature. Almost every street is lined with Greenery.
Coming back to Malaysia and seeing its half dead trees makes me feel thoroughly pathetic.

Anyway moving on... Next up was my sweet sixteen... Super...

Sixteen years and I am starting to near my first major exam in a long long time... It has never looked scarier in my life.... Sixteen years and expectations begin to mount... Sixteen years and time begins to pass much faster... Sixteen years and oblivion becomes second nature... Sixteen years and so much lies ahead...

Oh and the biggest disappointment was not being allowed to attain a motorcycle license.. Sniff..

Well, the day came and I don't feel one bit older. But it does excite me for in a years time, Ill be DRIVING!!! Ah, think about it. The sweet taste off finally being behind the wheel. No more walking back from church! "And all my Chauffeurs let out a huge sigh of relief."

For the most part, my birthdays have been kept on a reasonably small scale. I don't remember
having a party ever since i was in primary school. It has been mostly a family affair as my grand dad was born on the 6th, Aunt on the 5th, and other grand dad on the 4th. This year, I truly recognize the blessings God has given me in friends and family a like.

Oh and she is a great blessing too..

After that, there was the CG retreat to Genting. It was rather enjoyable all in all. I got a glimpse of the future aunties and uncles while watching Iiern, Jane and Anthea play Mahjong.

I was really encouraged by the session we had in which we were reminded of how God works through the generations. The seed that is planted can do marvelous things even thirty to forty years down the road.

Right after our trip, we went up to Taiping for a brief visit to our Grand Parents. Taiping is one of the best places to be in during times of stress. It truly reflects the name Tai Ping which literally means 'peace' in mandarin.

Having such great grandparents truly is an amazing blessing. Its so nice to be able to maintain such a close relationship with them over all these years. The showering of unconditional love is never failing and I believe God is at the very heart of it.

Very often when I was younger, my brother and I would spend alot of our time up at Taiping whenever we had a holiday. From those days, my Grand mother would cook the most AMAZING food for us to bury ourselves in. And I kid you not.. Her cooking is the very best... Every meal would involve sedulous preparation on her part. Even when it wasn't meal time, she would be preparing her best dishes to pack and for us to take home. No she may not be the easiest person in the world, but behind all that nagging and complains is a woman who truly loves. And she expresses that love in her Food.
My Granddad on the other hand is the most caring, kind, unassumingly witty and sincere man I have ever met. From what my Mom tells me, he was also a great Dad. At 75 years of age, this man seems to be aging at an incredibly slow pace. He takes pleasure in the simplest of things to the most luxurious.

From sitting at home and enjoying the peace and serenity of his home

To driving around in his rather heavily modified Mercedes 300SE

To Sipping the best champagne
He truly knows how to make the most out of his truly blessed life

The people I've come to know as Kong Kong and Po Po without the doubt define the very reason they are called "GRAND parents"

IRR LURVE MARMAR

2007-09-17T06:52:00.000-07:00

MAC OS X

2007-09-12T06:28:00.000-07:00

My Mom just got a new Apple Notebook for her birthday.

Yes I know its hers, but Its in my house, which means I get to use it as well! However so, she doesn't know how to operate it so I have to teach her to anyway.

Our Household has always been known to carry the dinosaurs of the PC world. Our old Pentium 3, which takes just as long to start up as taking a shower, has been around ever since i was 9 or 10. By the time the Old horse starts up, you are so fed up you just shut it down again. Its a wonder how my dad still uses it! About a year ago, we finally got a laptop; IBM thinkpad or something like that. Pretty good, but it was still 2 yrs old.

The bad thing about computers that they replace each other so quickly. You think that this is the best kind, a wala Dell comes out with their latest Inspiron 6400 with 2g RAM. I am not a geek when it comes to computers, no, but I can tell that this MAC is different. I mean its a MAC!Complete with in built web cam and wireless card and everything la. In my house.. Yes I got to admit I am a little over excited.

Clutter!

2007-08-29T06:10:00.000-07:00

Obviously as time goes by, your life becomes a daily routine. You get bored, you get lazy, you live on. But when you aren't ready, a storm comes by and its pandemonium.

Everything happens so quickly and the people you once knew, or thought you knew don't seem the same anymore. Even your life seems different. Time seems to pass so quickly and you drift into oblivion. Do you know what just hit?

Drifting, why do you drift; drift from the things you once held dear, drift from the Ideals so clearly grafted into your past. Is it time to settle down? You need to stop ourselves, sit down and reflect, what could have possibly gone wrong.

Why do you fill yourself with so much Clutter? Its amazing to see how a string of events can turn you upside down. Your Deep oblivion causes you sorrow! Its time to wake up and clean up the mess you made, clear up the clutter you let collect.

May peace of mind and a clear head come to you again.

What am I saying??? Forgive me, My thoughts are muddled.. Clutter.. Thats it..

CLUTTER....

CYC: Champions Youth Cup

2007-08-23T19:56:00.000-07:00

Yes, the CYC is long over but heck I gotta write about something.

12th Aug 2007, Sunday
Flemengo vs Ajax, PSV vs Malaysia(u19)

While the person who invited us was speeding along the highway at 140kph, we(the Low brothers) manage to catch the match anyhow. Uncle Farouk and Faris had agreed to go ahead with the match even though Jon couldn't make it, however;we had to get tickets first. Thinking that Watson's was the only place to buy tickets, we headed toward GIANT where what we thought was Watson's turned out to be Guardian. We took a chance instead that the stadium itself would have tickets. Running very late, we gunned for Cheras Stadium.

We made it to the stadium on time and managed to get tickets. The first match was Flemengo vs Ajax. Though the match did show definite promise, the main course was really the Malaysia vs PSV match.

Shortly after the first game, eager supporters slowly made their way into the barely occupied stadium. Soon after, the stadium was almost full. Indeed there is nothing like a Football game to raise our spirits of patriotism. The loud cheers from the fans completely shifted the dull and sober paradigm of the first 70mins. Needless to say, we lost 2-0, however; it wasn't the kind of lost we expected. Our boys showed excellent fighting spirit in the second half, to the extent that a fight broke out which resulted in a red card for a PSV player. All in all, we definitely showed potential. Consider this, they are the National team, all the supporters on their side, and the ref added to their squad, 2-0 aint bad..

STAR WARS:IMPERIAL MARCH

2007-08-13T07:12:00.000-07:00

Get a load of this guy. Love the arrangement.

However...

Dont you just admire his natural tone!

Weekends

2007-08-12T01:45:00.000-07:00

Don't you just love weekends?

Two full days to while away your time without thinking of the rest of the world. Time to laugh and play, keep yourself so preoccupied you forget all your troubles.

But certainly this weekend has been a weekend like no other. I don't know which is worst, getting locked out of the house at 12am or getting woken twice by a howling mad dog in the middle of the night. Whatever it was, the weekend has left me beaten to the core.

Last night, at SJGC's first ever movie screening, we were given the pleasure of witnessing the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Agent of grace.

Bohoeffer was a German Theologian who left the comfort of his American home to serve in an oppressed Germany. Based at the end of world war two, Bonhoeffer: Agent of Grace depicts the life of Dr. Dietrich Bonhoeffer and his resistance against Nazi rule. You can read more about the Bonhoeffer here

Surely God had great plans for this man. Through his life and testimony, his uncompromising scruples and his love for God, he chose the path of sacrifice where he would make the most impact for Christ. Even in his death, Grace did much more abound.

Who am I? They often tell me
I stepped from my cell’s confinement
Calmly, cheerfully, firmly,
Like a squire from his country-house.
Who am I? They often tell me
used to speak to my warders
Freely and friendly and clearly,
As though it were mine to command.
Who am I? They also tell me
I bore the days of misfortune
Equally, smilingly, proudly,
Like one accustomed to win.

Am I then really all that which other men tell of?
Or am I only what I myself know of myself?
Restless and longing and sick, like a bird in a cage,
Struggling for breath, as though hands were
compressing my throat,
Yearning for colors, for flowers, for the voices of birds,
Thirsting for words of kindness, for neighborliness,
Tossing in expectation of great events,
Powerlessly trembling for friends at an infinite distance,
Weary and empty at praying, at thinking, at making,
Faint, and ready to say farewell to it all?

Who am I? This or the other?
Am I one person today and tomorrow another?
Am I both at once? A hypocrite before others,
And before myself a contemptibly woebegone weakling?
Or is something within me still like a beaten army,
Fleeing in disorder from victory already achieved?
Who am I? They mock me, these lonely questions of mine.

Whoever I am, Thou knowest, 0 God, I am Thine!
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Tagel prison, june 1994

What hast thou called me to O'Lord? Am I willing to step out of my comfort zone, into the realm of the unknown where Jesus is? Do I have the guts, like Bonhoeffer to speak up for the ideals he clung on to so dearly.

Warden: "Who is this God? Do you know him personally?
Bonhoeffer: "I am still getting to know him."

Misfortunes

2007-08-10T06:08:00.000-07:00

This is called kneeboarding.. I was suppose to do this yesterday..

Then this happened!

I have been looking forward to this trip for the whole week. I get up early, get everything ready, endure a one hour long journey to tasik biru and when we get there, the boat don't work. It turns out that the starter motor which engages the engine is faulty.

AWW MAN!!!

Ended up taking shots of the lake instead...

Go to my flickr for more photos..

Can Your Dog Do This?

2007-08-08T07:33:00.000-07:00

Blog?

2007-08-08T07:02:00.000-07:00

Blogging; a phenomenon embraced by an entire culture as a replacement newspaper editorials and columns, a free reign of thoughts. Do I get it? NO!

Well we will wait and see how long this one lasts...

"ENCOURAGE THE WEAK"