Too Young To Die, Too Drunk To Live.

I've reached a crossroad...

2008-11-09T00:00:00.001+08:00

Yesh, yesh, I am aware I haven't been posting anything here lately... try a whole month... something I have not attempted since I started this whole thing!

'Nywho, regarding this blog... um... see, thing is... I don't think this is working out. In the beginning, it seemed alright... Already a li'l time-stealer this blog was as a toddler, but back then, I had time to spare... Time I could give away without regret... However, I can hardly say the same for the time I have in hand in my "right now". Sitting here typing all these out is already getting my head to spin around the idea of me sitting here wasting time on this when I could well be using this few minutes to do something more productive.

Honestly, before I commited to this, I already told myself I just MIGHT not have the time to update and nuture this "online diary" in months to come. But to my surprise... I managed to give it attention for slightly more than a year... a period of time I never thought I'd be able to pass and commit to. Brava babe! ...BUT... (there's always a but in'it?) ...BUT... I think this blog's "expiry date" is waaaayyyyyyyyyc overdue.

There's sooooooooooooooooooo much going on in my life and I'd be more than happy to share it with those who have the time to read about it BUT the "problem" is that I don't got the time (anymore) to sit down and blog about everything... things that make me happy... things that upset me... random things that have no significance but yet can easily be an inspiration to my next blog post. ...IF ONLY blogging is as simple as pushing a button and literally just telling you about what happened! I just might have continued blogging then. (...Oh wait, THERE IS laa, Ru! It's called: Vlogging.)

'Nywho, it seemed like a beneficial thing to invest in (post-SPM) as it not only served as one of my pastimes but it also was a way to ensure that my (written) English never went "karat" (rusty). BUT it's different now... I have (other) more important issues to deal with in my life. Yes, I totally agree that blogging is FUN FUN FUN!! (Teehee...) I still am thankful to a dear friend, Ming Wai, who indirectly "pushed" me to start a blog. I honestly didn't regret starting this. I had fun while developing it, I had fun watching it grow and flourish and I enjoy the fact that it made other people smile and laugh and feel many other different emotions.

I have put in too much heart, sweat and effort into "Too Young To Die, Too Drunk To Live" to heartlessly DELETE it just like that... I'd be lying if I said, "I won't feel a thing if you deleted this blog... Not a pinch, not a sharp pain in my chest, nothing... Not a damn thing I tell ya!" ...So, y'know, maybe I won't literally delete it... Maybe I'll just let it sit here in the realms of the cyber world... And I'll pop by every now and then to do some 'dust-blowing' and reminiscing. Maybe... just maybe.

Now you know how I HATE blogging without pictures!! Hehehe... so, in collaboration with my official-signing-off from being Bloggerella, I shall leave you on a good note, by sharing with you, a few of my recent preciously happy moments!

Thanks a bunch for all your support all this while... I appreciate it!
Do take care and be good.
God bless, cheers!

Enjoy!

On Merdeka eve, my girlfriends and I went for pool at Brew Ball's.
It's very fun when it's been months since you last hanged with yer best buds!

[Ru]

[Divya]

[Jessie]

[Nicole]

[Ru... focusing... hard.]

Snapshots for memory!!

Ru working during BULAN RAMADAN:

I started off with the Kitchen Department... I was the noodle lady!
Oh, how "interesting"~~... AHAHAHA!!

I then moved on to the F&B Department...
Here, I'm arranging the crockery slightly before they "buka puasa".

Before service... Took a snapshot for remembrance... Heh.

(Mervin Man and Ru)

Before service: (Ru, Bii Bii, June doll)
"Ahhhhhhh... Am soooo gonna miss you guys!"

"Come buka puasa with us..."
(Hehehe...)

Okay, this is just me camwhoring in the ladies after service...
Fine, fine... Lalala...

Celebrating HARI RAYA with high school mates at Radzo's:

"Smile to the camera, girls..."

It's nice to finally be in the same room... again.

(Sharanya, Sham, Ru)

Human... er... train? Heh... Gosh!

(Ru and the host, Radzo babe!)
(Ru and Michelle darling)

After Raya, we had our much anticipated, FLAME lunch!
A lunch of which is served, cooked and prepared by us! A non-profit event... it was an ad and an exam, well sorta.
FLAME Set Lunch:

.: Set Lunch :.

.: Main Course :.

(Roasted Paprika Chicken with Tarragon Butter,
Crisp Garden Salad & Mashed Potaoes)
"Bon Apetit!"FLAME Kitchen Group B!

We... at work:

(...Oh, this is Colin, btw...)"All in all... I'd say TWO thumbs up!"

(I would give MORE thumbs if I had more thumbs...)

FLAME Mocktails:

.: Royale :.

.: Romance :.

.: Sun'up :.

FLAME F&B Team B! (...with Chiang)

Taken in the morning of our last practical Kitchen Class...
(Ru, Yung, 'Chel darling, Fernoccoley & June doll)

Ru celebrating DIWALI at Nisha's:

Oh, would ju look at the vibrantly bright colors!!
Sweet photo... Me likey~~

[Ru and the host, Nisha darl'!]
(Okay, don't ask me why I freakishly look so ghost-like, 'kay?
Cause like, I too am tryna figure it out.)

So, few weeks before Semester 2 ended... I became the godmother to a friend's child... (Suh Shien is his real ma, btw... Ahaha.) Everyone, meet my godson (kai zai), Monkey!

Ru and godson, Monkey...
He's just the cutest bundle of joy...

Aww... I so DON'T see the resemblance...
But that is a good thing! (HAHAHA!!)

Towards the last few lessons of F&B...
Chiang had time to let us play a few games... to perk up the class energy!

*Lifting and descending connected straws gether-gether*

Yeay, we did well!!
Look at them big ol' smiles...
Oh is it thaaat obvious that we won?? HAHA!

Okay, so recently, Bin Bin finally turned 18!
...And well, naturally... he got C-R-E-A-M-E-D!
Muahahahahaha!!
("Happy 18th, boy! ...One you'll never forget o!")

Few days later... we C-R-E-A-M-E-D yet another Birthday Boy!
Muahaha... It's FUN when you're not the one getting creamed!
"Happy Birthday, Chiang!"

So this basically wraps up my Semester 2... Now, I am to prepare myself for yet another semester. Yung and I are gonna "breeze" through Sem 3 together... hopefully! AHAHA... But am glad he's gonna be there with me though. At least I know I have someone to turn to if and when I feel like I wanna yank out some of my hair! HAH!

Yes, Ritz-Carlton... Expect the unexpected.
Yung and Ru are storming in this November!
Kwang kwang kwang...

Must... update... Argh!

2008-09-30T23:40:00.001+08:00

There's so much I wanna update you on... but time hasn't allowed me to sit here long enough do so. I will find time, 'kay? I will...

Hang in there...

Personality Tests (...ain't half bad.)

2008-09-20T19:12:00.008+08:00

So, ahaha… today’s supposedly the day I complete all me “pending” assignments. Howwwwweverrrr… my concentration could only last that long. HAH! Soooooo… naturally, li’l miss Ru would have gone elsewhere in search of excitement and laughter. I went to the living room (but it felt so empty). I also went to Shan’s room (but she was getting ready to leave the house for a date). There was the toilet (but there was only so much I could do in there) and last but not least the glorious kitchen (sadly, the only thing I walked outta there with was a refreshing glass of cold water). *pouts*

So ‘nywho, I went back to my notebook and tried to continue where I left off. …BUT got distracted (again) and went to reply my blog’s Cbox. After that, I went to read blogs (…Yesh, I know I know!! I’ve drifted even further! Gaah~~!)

Marilyn’s latest post is what inspired my current post. She had this link where we can take a personality test to like, y’know, tell-us-about-us kinda thing. Gotta admit, at first, I was a li’l skeptical not to mention doubtful that site could ever read me right. Despite all that uncertainty, I went for it. AND TO MY SURPRISE, the results were sh!t-creepingly-accurate!! Well, sorta laa, to some extent. Like prolly 88% accurate! That’s a lot of %! Like whoa~~!

I took the “Get to Know Yourself Better” one first before proceeding to the “The Clothes You Wear” one.

I am not going to share the former because I feel that some of the information is a li’l too personal for publishing. (Heh! …So jeah!) …Well, initially I thought to myself that I wasn’t even gonna share the results with y’all (like, at all) but then, wokay, fine, I won’t be such a meannie—I’ll share my results on “The Clothes You Wear” one. *Ru smiles*

What others see from your style?

You're a romantic at heart. Sensitive and polite, you don't reveal your feelings to the world and prefer to contemplate your thoughts alone. Nevertheless, you care about others and make a loyal friend.

What your nightclothes reveal?

You are friendly and always in good mood. You are candid and helpful, and can be sexy at times too.

What others see from your ties?

You enjoy being alone. You like to life the simple but good life, and you cherish your freedom. You are thoughtful, confident and uninterested in glamor.

What others see from your belts?

You are a lonely and demanding person. You are hardworking as well as intelligent, and can be passionate when in love.

What others see from your shoes?

You like to be the center of attention. You like to look good at all times and probably never leave the house without makeup on. Although you may be intelligent, you're also insecure about your looks. (SO NOT! I DISAGREE WITH THIS STATEMENT lehh!) You care about others, and will always listen to what they have to say.

What others see from your earrings?

You are a sweet and talkative person. You are sociable, energetic and interesting, and get easily bored by the same old things. (Hmmm...) You are always looking for adventure.

The last analysis:

You are probably a clever and adventurous person. You love to learn new things, and enjoy socializing with friends. Although you enjoy your freedom, you cherish peacefulness and like to spend time alone with your thoughts.

As mentioned, I am not going to say that these tests are a HUNDRED PERCENT TRUE because it isn’t. However, there are percentages of truth in it and that is why I think it’s relevant to share it with y’all. Nonetheless, don’t just take my word for it… Go take 'em for yourself and then come and tell me whether or not them darn tests analyzed you right, aight? You’d prolly be as knocked for six as I was! Enjoy!

“Get to Know Yourself Better”:

http://www.quizbox.com/personality/test82.aspx

“The Clothes You Wear”:

http://www.quizbox.com/personality/test102.aspx

A special thanks to Marilyn darling for sparking inspiration for this post.

Kisses!

Today’s a good day! (most parts 'nyways)

2008-09-12T23:12:00.005+08:00

“Today’s a good day!”

Wow. It’s been a while since I exclaimed that phrase… *Ru smiles*

The day began with a big ol’ smile and the sun was happily shining down on me in the morning… Oh and my Kitchen Operations exam just made it a whole lot more ‘sparkly’! Thing is, I actually bothered to study (gosh Ru!) the night before …and then this morning, Mr Colin greeted us with a grin. He saw us doing a li’l revision before the exam—he smirked then decided to have a little chat with us.

Mr Colin: So did you guys get enough sleep yesterday night? *grins*

(Few said yes, few said no… few lied! [ahaha])

Mr Colin: What time did you sleep? (Directing it to those who said “No.”)

June: 5 o’clock! (i.e.: 5 am)

Mr Colin: Wha…? *scare-chased June with his hand ready to spank her*

June: *Siam-ed his hand ‘til she fell out of her chair* Eehhhh, no no!!

Mr Colin: Why study until like that?

(Most of us just smile and grin back.)

Mr Colin: Don’t worry laa, the exam is sooooo easy you are so gonna wished the time you used to study was used to sleep instead. *evil smirk*

Those who DID study: Harrr??? Really arr? But… But… we studied eh!

Supporters: An nor!! An nor!! We studied eh!

**Siam = ‘dodge’ in Hokkien, btw.

And, yes, indeed, he didn’t deceive us or nything… the paper was really that ‘painless’. TWO hours were allocated for the exam and I handed my paper in half an hour later. Teehee. On a whole, I’d say, “Good job, Ru!” …Maybe it’s partly because I studied for it or some some. You can say that some of us might have OVER-studied for the test even. (Either that, or we overestimated Mr Colin’s standard for our Mid Term paper! It is, after all, only a Mid-Term-Paper.) Ah well…

After the exam, we went for lunch together, having ‘pan mee’ and ‘shuit cha’ in conjunction with our mini-celebration of post-exams joy! (Huhuhu…)

And today, for Kitchen class, June and I have been assigned to cook “Sticky Date Pudding with Caramel Sauce”. I know, I know… the name of the dish doesn’t sound appetizing. Well, take it from me, the name of the dish doesn’t do the actual dish justice. Muahahaha… Because it was yummilicious baybeh! Just mm mmm good… (Oh but sorry babes, I don't got 'ny photos to help illustrate my description.)

After class, daddy came to pick me up but I drove home. It was fun, as usual. But I just wish that one day, one fine day… daddy will let me drive alone, to and fro college. =( But then again, having to drive to and fro AND not have to pay for parking and/or worry ‘bout the car is a pretty good deal, wouldn’t you agree? So I think I’mma gonna just leave things the way they are right now. Teehee.

(Okay, I just came back from dinner and am gonna continue to blog the remainder now.)

*Aisey, all was going on so well laa …UNTIL dinner!!*

The only 'downlight' (if there is even such a word) of the day was that I made a boo boo on the road in the evening after dinner which sorta landed me in a state of shock (for awhile) plus daddy’s loud panicked voice in my left ear… that caused me to almost collide with 3 cars in a short span of 2 minutes covering 2 junctions! I had it all under control, I really did. But daddy made me so friggin’ panicky and I became all jittery and stuff… Gawd! Really, it was just a messed up 3 minutes of my life. Ahh well, but we all know how Dads can get sometimes... I still love him very much! =] 'Kay, dowanna talk ‘bout it ‘nymore. We all learn. (And) I certainly did.

Oh and another thing I discovered today… I am (apparently) a ”reckless” driver. Yikes!

P/S: I am still smiling. Lalala… Call me batty —idc!

Cheers!

"What if...?"

2008-09-05T21:01:00.003+08:00

"If only..."

A fragile thing called 'L-I-F-E'...

2008-09-03T21:58:00.004+08:00

I now realize that life is a fragile thing and that anyone can be robbed of it, you and me included! I have to admit that it’s a tad bit scary when I think about the fact that any of my loved ones can be stolen from me on any day at any time without warning. So yes, I am going to appreciate the time and opportunities I have with my friends and family and not take them for granted and share my joy and laughter with them and mould and crave happy moments with them and make them smile and laugh and last but definitely not least TELL THEM JUST HOW OH SO VERY MUCH I LOVE THEM (while they are still alive and kicking)!

Keep in mind that conveying one’s love can be expressed and received in oh so many ways. Just because your mother doesn’t verbally tell you that she loves you every single friggin’ day doesn’t mean that she doesn’t love you (anymore) or that she loves you less compared to yesterday — in my case, it’s all spelled out in the things she does for me. Actions not only speak louder than words but it is also more powerful in delivering the message. Then again, the feeling of being loved is perceived differently by each and everyone. For some, saying it IS sufficient. For others, MORE than just saying it is required to feel that they are giving love and being loved in return.

We need not wait for our loved ones to be stolen from us before we realize it’s a little too late for us to tell them that we loved them. So go… Tell the ones you love that you love them today… for there might not be a tomorrow! Let your loved ones know that they are being appreciated and make sure you mean what you say when you say it!

'Carrot-cutting-kung fu' baybeh!

2008-08-21T16:26:00.007+08:00

I woke up in the afternoon today! Whoooooh! Rarely ever get to do that nowadays (huhuhu…). ‘Nywho, yeah, so I was like,

“Awh mayn, late adi, can’t do ‘ny ingredient-shopping luu!”

“What can I do now lehh… that would be productive and wouldn’t be a complete waste of my time as well? Hmmm…”

“Oh I know!! I shall cut some carrots and practice my ‘carrot-cutting-kung fu’ baybeh (…before the carrots go moldy)! Haii-yakk!” (Nyeh!)

And so I did.

[Wokay, stand back please… ‘carrot-cutting-kung fu’ can be rather dangerous. Kids, these carrots were cut by a trainING professional… *ahem ahem* PLEASE DO NOT try this at home! (Wakakaka…)]

Initial batch... (using 2 carrots)

Ultimately... Voila! (using 4 carrots)

Oh wait, chup! Forgot to show you the carrot-wrapper-brand! (Not that you needed to know they were FRESH PARTNER's... or that they were only 99¢ a packet. Huhuhu...)

The moment you've all been waiting for...

Ladies and Gentlemen...

The RESULTS!

So jeah, the rest of the evening was basically spent completing my Kitchen assignment... (with alotta 'food-and-pee pee-breaks' in between. *tongue*)

Honestly, I don't know if I can pull this thing off by the end of 2 weeks eh... Haih... *awkward silent moment*

I Kissed A Girl... Hope My BF Don't Mind It!

2008-08-16T00:18:00.001+08:00

This was never the way I planned
Not my intention
I got so brave, drink in hand
Lost my discretion
It's not what, I'm used to
Just wanna try you on
I'm curious for you
Caught my attention

I kissed a girl and I liked it
The taste of her cherry chap stick
I kissed a girl just to try it
I hope my boyfriend don't mind it
It felt so wrong
It felt so right
Don't mean I'm in love tonight
I kissed a girl and I liked it
I liked it

No, I don't even know your name
It doesn't matter,
You're my experimental game
Just human nature,
It's not what,
Good girls do
Not how they should behave
My head gets so confused
Hard to obey

I kissed a girl and I liked it
The taste of her cherry chap stick
I kissed a girl just to try it
I hope my boyfriend don't mind it
It felt so wrong
It felt so right
Don't mean I'm in love tonight
I kissed a girl and I liked it
I liked it...

Us girls we are so magical
Soft skin, red lips, so kissable
Hard to resist so touchable
Too good to deny it
Ain't no big deal, it's innocent...

I kissed a girl and I liked it
The taste of her cherry chap stick
I kissed a girl just to try it
I hope my boyfriend don't mind it
It felt so wrong
It felt so right
Don't mean I'm in love tonight
I kissed a girl and I liked it
I liked it!

My Boom Boom Beginning for Sem 2!

2008-08-08T20:08:00.001+08:00

Soooooooooo... it's um, y'know, the beginning of Semester 2 for me... ya-huh, and um, er... Indeed there were a few significant events that took place. But um... y'know... there ain't no big hoohah or nuffin'... but yeah! Mm hmmm...

Let's um, see, shall we?

Two weeks ago, we welcomed our college's newest intake (YTL-ICHM's newest baby) to their newest family (that's us)... it was cool~~... y'know, like they were all hyped-up and we were too... they were excited and jittery ...and well, we were too... Ahahaha... Also, we managed to celebrate the July babies' Surprise Birthday Bash with Dip 3/08! Yippee!

"Happy Birthday, July babies!"
Warm wishes from all of us of Dip 2/08!

It was so "heboh" wei... It was wayyyyy more "gempak" than the birthday celebration for the June babies! (Ouch, sorry babes!) Heh... Ahh well!
So yeah, everything's aight but things have definitely mellowed down over the past few days.

We've started, well, I've started my Food Service classes... Gotta admit, I've learned a whole lotta new stuff in these past two weeks from my F&B lecturer! From folding napkins to polishing glasses and cutlery to table setting and changing table cloths without exposing the surface of the table! Woohoo!

Ru's table setting...

Watch Ru change the table cloth harr... Chup, slowly.

"Tadaa!! A new and clean table cloth just for you.
...courtesy of YTL-ICHM."

And then there was the Fine Dining (Dinner): Rosé Dining by Dip 1/08... Nigel and I went together... And we shared a table with Rachel, Christie, Fernney and Mr Alex!

"Table for 6ix, please!" Hehe...

Gotta say, we WERE the noisiest table in the house! Ahahaha... So much for "fine dining", ey?! Huhuhu... The food, service and ambiance was excellent nonetheless! ("Great job you guys!")
It was a thr33 course meal... and this was what we had:

.:Pan Seared Sea Scallop and Poached Langoustine:.

.:Home made Sorbet:.

.:Roasted Rack of Lamb:.

.:Granny Smith Clafoutis Tart:.

A memorable dining experience shared with friends...
"Thanks Nigel-wigel." =P

Oh and we had our very first Kitchen Operations class ever!! We look sooooooooo *ahem* 'cute' in our chef uniforms! Ahaha... Looks like we're swimming in 'em, in'it? Really... we had a good laugh at each other.

Heh... Fernney and Ru are ready to cook!

Group B: Chef Collin's Dip 2/08 Kitchen Team!

Wooohooo! Ahaha... Yay, we're cooking next week!

Yarp, that's all fer now... I guess...
'Til the next entry, cheers babes!

Dang, that darn Pubic Bone!

2008-07-28T21:41:00.004+08:00

“Oh my gawd, Ru! After all these years... You finally know the name of the part of the male anatomy you find one of the sexiest! Ahaha...”

Have you ever stopped to notice what most (HOT) underwear models have in common?
*nods with a naughty grin*
...Yup yup! It's that undeniably sexy curve of the pubic bone! *melts* ...accompanied by those solid abs and firmly sculptured arms ... just oozing with manliness!

"Alright, alright, Ru... don't go into details now! Save all the detailed descriptions for when you write a book or some some laa! Ahaha…”

Wokay, fine! Sheeeeesh! Anywho, for those of you who have no friggin’ idea what the hoola I’m talking ‘bout… perhaps a picture will provide a better illumination! Wheeeeeeh!

Do you see that distinct curve of his pubic bone? Ahhhh... that one laa! Now tell me that ain't hot! Wooohooo!

You must be wondering "WHY-laa this woman chose to display this picture"? Well, it so happens he has an obvious pubic bone curve. (Duhh, better for illustrating my point.) Swear I didn't know it was there until I stumbled upon this picture... And yes, he is absolutely sexy!

I'm straight! *gasps* Sue me! *tongue*

Hakh!

A Summation of Semester ONE!

2008-07-26T16:30:00.013+08:00

I'm approaching Semester 2 come Monday next week. Gotta admit, I'm a li'l excited all at the same time am getting jittery!

Semester 1 was very fun and "activity-packed"(tryna be polite here) but it was a good sem' nonetheless. There were many occasions where I would tell myself, "Ru, you're gonna go blog 'bout this this this and that..." but they never materialized. Ahah! So jeah, I've decided to dig out all the needed photos to wrap-up those unpublished post and post them one-shot under this post entitled: "A Summation of Semester ONE!"

I'll begin with the highlight of Semester ONE:
Mid Term Party 2008
Too many events took place that day so I'mma gonna let the photos do the talking.

Mid Term Party eve: The Preparation
(Yung, Abii and Christie... Oh and Nigel [behind])

Making 'magic' in the kitchen...

The night we've all been preparing for...
(Babes of Dip 2/08)

(Ru, Rachel and Janice)

(Ru and Rachel darling)

(June doll, Tan Sri Yung and Ru)

(Ru, hidden Hara, Christie, Yung and Fernney)

(Fion, Abii and June doll)
Ooh-me-gosh! I lurve this pic! It's super sweet!
(Abii darling and Yung)

(Ru Ru and Bin Bin)(Nigel-wigel and Ru)

"Mahjong paper dance, anyone?" Teehee...*Ru and Ethan kick-starts the game with balloons**Ru and Rachel tension-ing during a game*

The Emcees of The Night...
(Mr Ethan and Ms Ru)

Last photo of the night...
"That's a wrap, people!"
Whoooooh!! Ahaha... The party was the BOMB!

Farewell photos with Mrs Chandra and Mr Alex...
In Semester 2, we will not be having subjects like Business Communication and Hospitality Financial Accounting 'nymore. So yarp...

Mrs Chandra and her class characters...
(L-R: Nyonya Ru, 'Meditator' Jeff, Tan Sri Yung@Nanaji, Nanima [Abii], Auntie June and Japanese [Bin])

Dip 2/08 and their lovable Mrs Chandra

We have sooooo much fun during Mr Alex's classes...
Dip 2/08 sure is looking forward for Tourism class!
Wakakakakakakaa...

Housekeeping Practical (BOR)
This was our last housekeeping practical together. Well, 'cause our BOR practical exam is on the first Friday of Semester 2... that's like, this coming Friday! Yikes! Hope all goes well and we get to make a room that can be sold! *fingers crossed*

(Ru, Rachel and Yung)

PDRM Field Trip
These was taken during our Malaysian Studies Field Trip to PDRM...

On the way... at the STAR LRT Station

Ahaha... One of my favorite pictures this round...
They looks so cute, no?

.:Team Edmonddy:.
(Back L-R: June, Rachel, Fion)
(Front L-R: Ru, Yung, Edmonddy)

Team Edmonddy with Policeman Jey...

(Bin, Edmonddy, Ru, Yung)Rachel darling and I...

Bin and Yung... Only they will know what they are actually up to! Ahaha!
Sweetness!
(Rachel, June, Ru, Fion)

Dip 2/08 Semester Break Outing

This one was taken after Dip 2/08's recent outing last Tuesday. Teehee... Abii, Rachel, Jeffry and I went home by train so we took a photo. (Thanks Jeff!) We went to Times Square to karaoke in Neway... It was fun really! Couldn't stop laughing... Well, who can with fun friends like them! Neway managed to squeeze 14 of us in a room - Ahaha! Got to know them a li'l better after karaoke. We now know can sing and who cannot... who likes to sing and who don't like to sing... and who likes to sing but cannot sing! Muahahahaa...

(Ru, Rachel and Abii)

And then... Mr Alex, Leow, Yung and I went off to play a few games of pool while the rest were still attending "U Keong's concert". (Hehehe!)

Mr Alex and I teamed up while Leow and Yung were in one team.
Results: 2-0
Wooohoooo! *Ru high fives Mr Alex* Although we only managed to squeeze in two games... we had fun!

Then later that afternoon, Leow, Nigel and U Keong left for IELTS class in college. After sending them off with a fond farewell... We decided to go for a movie - The Dark Night!
Sadly Mr Alex and Yung couldn't join us. On a whole, the movie was good. Liked how Heath Ledger protrayed the Joker...

"You wanna know how I got these scars? My father was a drinker, and a fiend, and one night, he goes off crazier than usual. Mommy gets the kitchen knife to defend herself. He doesn't like that. Not one bit. So, me watching, he takes the knife to her, laughing while he does it. He turns to me, and he says, "Why so serious?" He comes at me with the knife. "Why so serious?" Sticks the blade in my mouth. "Let's put a smile on that face!" And, why so serious?"

Gosh... Alrightee Ru... You have already concluded Semester ONE!
"Semester TWO... Here I come!"

Monday: Lunch Date with Divya

2008-07-21T18:16:00.002+08:00

Today's Monday. First Monday of my Semester break (not like there's another... but jeah!) Spent the entire morning snoozing. Shared my afternoon with Div' darling. We had lunch and we shared a yummi-fied Walnut Brownie in Secret Recipe! (O-kay... fine! She had one mouthful and I had the entire slice... I gave into temptation, I know! - Oh, bite me!)
Exchanged glances with a hot Caucasian guy across the restaurant. (Damn, he was H-O-T!) ...He was having a meal with a buncha other guys who looked like photogs, agents and whatnot. So Div and I concluded he's prolly a model or some some. Ahh well... he was hot laa but my Walnut Brownie was way hotter! *tongue*
Then we did a li'l shopping after that.

Mm hmmm... *happy smile*

P/S: Thanks babe for the lovely souvenirs from Bali! Love 'em! Especially the necklace and the adorable-stretchable-beaded-lizard-key chain.

Kisses!

sneeze sniff sniff rubs nose with tissue

2008-07-18T00:51:00.002+08:00

My unwell-ness has gone from bad to worse! Like it leveled up or some some. Ahaha... It started from a sore throat to inflamed tonsils... then it went on to coughing. Followed by fever and now the flu is the newest member of the 'family'! Argh!

I was coughing and sneezing throughout my my exams yesterday... Gawd!

But towards the night, it became rather farny actually... That was when I broke my own record (by two folds), of 3 consecutive sneezes, by sneezing 6 friggin' times continuously... with a tissue up my nose! Foooof! Ahaha!

Woooohoooo! Try to beat that... Gimme a kring kring if you do and we'll talk then, 'kay?! AHAH!

Cheers!
*Ah-chiiiiiih* ..."Excuse me!" *sigh of relief*

"...Another Week Before the Confucianism Begins!"

2008-07-09T22:58:00.004+08:00

Woh-my-goodyness!

My Sem 1 Finals is like next week… and I ain’t even halfway with my revision! *Dreadful enactment of an anxiety attack*

Wo-kay, fine… It ain’t half as bad as I depicted it to be. BUT the thought of it IS freakishly frightening, not to mention taunting even. *gulps*…especially when you’re an exam candidate like me *ahem* who, in a Cantonese saying describes, when wanna go ‘orr-si’ (poop) then only go find toilet paper. AHAHA… Well, it’s true eh, to some extent! ‘Cause like I’ll only start studying a few days before THE DAY. That’s how good I am at procrastinating! *tongue* (Yikes, somebody help this woman… please!)

Fortunately for me, more often than not, I drift through my examinations just fine. *grins*

Anywho, I’ve got another week before the confucianism begins. Gonna try and finish my revision before then. Oh wait but I’ve got the Mid Term Partay to attend to this weekend… (Wooopies! Guess revision will just have to be put off ‘til after the party then! *naughty smile*)

But like am sooooooooo not gonna only go find toilet paper when I’m about to give birth to them brown babies, ‘kay? Am gonna standby a fresh roll for next week’s skirmish with my exam papers!! Muahahahahaa… (Oits! Not literally laa wei! You won’t be seeing no rolls of toilet paper on the top-right corner of my table during the exams!)

Ooo… it’s late. Wanna go get some rest. ‘Moro is a loooooooooong (but fun) day (I hope)! Wheeeeeeeeeeeeh!

Cheers!

T4gged... by Rachel!

2008-07-01T01:45:00.000+08:00

I KENA T4GGED!

LAYER 1: ON THE OUTSIDE...

Name : Ru
Birth Date: =] Yes.
Current Status : Single
Eye color : Dark Brown
Righty or lefty : Righty

LAYER 2 : ON THE INSIDE...
My Heritage : Chinese-y??
My Fears : Honestly? Pain.
My Weaknesses : the ability to procrastinate.
My Perfect Pizza : Hawaiian Chicken or Hawaiian Supreme (must have like lotsa pineapple one).

LAYER 3 : YESTERDAY, TODAY, TOMORROW...
My thoughts first waking up : Oh sh!t! What time is it? (AHAHA!)
My bedtime : The following day.
My most missed memory : When I was in kindergarten. So care-free, always got tea-time and whatnot… haih.

LAYER 4 : MY PICK...
Pepsi or Coke : Neither.
McDonald or Burger King : Neither.
Single or grouped dates : Single please.
Adidas or Nike : Um… Adidas kut.
Tea or Nestea : Tea.
Chocolate or vanilla : Chocolate baby!
Cappuccino or coffee : Um… not a coffee person laa sadly.

LAYER 5 : DO YOU...?
Smoke : Nope.
Curse : Not out loud lorr. Heh!
Take a shower : Like every day. But have yet to grow bored with this activity. Taking showers are hot… and it gets hotter when someone else is sharing a shower with me! Nyeh nyeh nyeh! *naughty smirk*
Think you've been in love : Nahh, not really… more like infatuated lorr.
Go to school : Not ‘nymore. However I do attend college now. Wakaka… Fyi, college ≠ school, ‘kay.
Want to get married : Of course! Ain’t allowing myself to add to the ‘lou ku po’ population ‘kay! *sheesh*
Believe in yourself : More often than not.

LAYER 6 : IN THE PAST...
Alcohol : Yes… Had my glass of Sex on the Beach not too long ago.
Gone to the mall : Yup. Just last weekend. Not just any mall. I went to a megamall—ahaha!
Been on stage : *nods*
Eaten sushi : Yes. Salmon Sashimi… mm mmm good!
Dyed you hair : Nuh-uh. Prolly not gonna do it either. I like my hair color.

LAYER 7 : HAVE YOU EVER...?
Played a stripping game : Yes. Thankfully my luck was good that day. Ahah! Pheww!
Changed who you were to fit in : Fortunately no. I do believe I’m a rather easy-going person, pleasant and like to smile a lot. I am who I am. But yes, I’m aware that everyone can’t like a particular someone (cause that’ll just be creepy, right?)… So, I guess if people don’t like me, they’ll like naturally scatter away or something. AHAHA! I survived Middle School… I breezed through High School (pretty well)… and College ain’t a struggle for me (certainly hope it’ll remain that way for 2.5 years). So jeah, can say no lorr. I hardly change who I am merely to fit in.

LAYER 8 : AGE YOU'RE HOPING...
To get married : When it happens, it happens. (gua) …AHAHA! Or do people like plan stuff like that to happen?

LAYER 9 : IN A GUY...
Best eye color : Could care less about what his eye color is really. So as long as they are dreamy and I can gaze into them comfortably.
Best hair colour : Dark. I think guys with darker hair shade are sexier! Bite me!
Short hair or long hair : S-H-O-R-T!!! Read my text (lips): Babe, short hair!
Best height : No specific height. If we love each other, height is secondary. Oh but of course genes-wise, taller better laa. Spreading healthy genes maa! *ahem*
Attitude : Cannot ask liddat laa… How to answer you o? Oklar, like this, I’mma gonna KISS (keep it short and simple): Whatever he may be and however he might present himself to me, he can’t be TOO like goody-goody and like berfikiran lurus one laa. He’s gotta have a li’l naughtiness flowing through his veins, charming (attitude-wise) and more importantly, he’s gotta be able to make me laugh and carry a conversation with me.

LAYER 10 : WHAT WERE YOU DOING...?
A minute ago : Hugging daddy goodnight.
Hour ago : Eating yeggs with Shan.
4.5 hours ago : Was in the car on the way home from college.
1 month ago : Attending college. (Does that count? Haha.)
Year ago : In my senior year, preparing for that much dreaded examination in November.

LAYER 11 : FINISH THE SENTENCES...
I love : …the fact that I’m a very loved and blessed individual.
I feel : …like eating some more eggs. *shy grin*
I hate : …pain, violence, confrontations and/or anything related to them.
I hide : …things that upset me because they matter, behind a smile, for as long as I can.
I miss : …being small enough to curl-around and cuddle-up in my daddy’s strong arms.
I need : …to learn proper time management and also learn not to procrastinate. (Yikes!)

_________________________________________________________________

"T4gggggggg, you're it!"

Amirul
Christie
Fernney
Gustave
Kin Kin
Lynnett
Max
Mei Yi
Ming Wai
Nicholas
Shou Yi
Stephanie
Vanessa

Thank You Very Muchoo, Mom-Dad! hugs

2008-06-28T20:00:00.004+08:00

I've marked today's date in me little diary.

Today, me folks made me a happier little girly. (Yes, before this I was already a very happy girly ...*wide grin*)

Can't deny the fact that I am... (and mind ju, I am very much aware) that I am a very loved baby girl... lucky in many, many ways and uber-blessed I am.

Asking for more would just be impolite, not to mention ungratefully-discontented... BUT the reality of owning me very own notebook was literally icing on me cake!

Me parents got me the very handsome looking Lenovo Y510.

"Ooh-la-laaa..."

Me really don't know if it was meant to be or just pure coincidence but this model was on display and when me walked into the shop... gotta admit, me didn't notice it at first... well, not until me computer lady, Miss Goh, matched me specs up to me lovely notebook (specs which me wrote on me li'l green piece of paper for easy reference) . Had I walked in a little later or earlier perhaps me notebook and me could have never been. Interesting in'it?
Anywho, them coulda, woulda, shouldas, ifs and whatnots are a thing of the past now. Me notebook is sitting here with me, in front of me. *contented sigh*

Alrightee now... Me be needing to get some rest... oh but no worries, me won't leave ya hanging here with no pictures... y'know me, right? Teehee. Enjoy!

Lenovo ideapad Y510 was The One!

Ru's hearts her notebook!

Mom, Dad... me still can't thank you both enough for me notebook!!
"THANKS AGAIN ya!"

Would be lying if me said me wasn't smiling from me right ear to me left... 'cause me was... still am really. Ahaha! *wide grin*

Cheers!

I'm in love with Kevin! Bite me!

2008-06-19T22:36:00.005+08:00

Kevin and I met last Friday. We caught our first glance of each other about 5 minutes after my Bahasa Kebangsaan class. It was infatuation at first sight, for me. He and his friends look similar really but but horr, there's something that sets him apart from all his other friends lorr... I mean, yeah, I've seen his friends hanging around the college and all, literally... But nah-uh, not my Kevin lorr. Anywho, ponder no further Ru... You're with Kevin now. Fate has indeed brought us together.

So anywho, don't go telling people laa 'kay... Um, Kevin and I spent the weekends together... We got to know each other a li'l better. Although he didn't say much (actually more like he didn't talk at all), he was a really really gooooooooooood listener. (Did I mention REALLY?) (But like you can't blame him lorr, cause he like doesn't have a mouth.) He just looked into my eyes with his beady eyes with his big ol' furry ears stickin' out (I ain't a fan of hairy ears but Kevin's are an exception) listening to every word I said attentively... *sigh* Kinda hard to find companions like that nowadays lorr... And like towards the end of our date, we hugged. I know, I know... his short arms with Velcro-like fingers may be a problem to you but not to me. Although his hands weren't able, prolly never will be able to hug me, I could still feel his love wrap all around me then.

...I'd like you to meet my newest heartthrob, Kevin.

Kevin baby... 'hanging' around.

Kevin, doing yoga... Wahh, so yeng eh!
Kevin's a very calm and reserved being...
but very warm and loving once you know him better.

Kevin's just the cutest laa... He's just soooooo adorable, I wanna just hold him close and kiss him!

...And a peck on the cheek was exactly what I gave him.

Ru hearts Kevin!

Oh and fyi, Kevin's Australian... (bet he has like a sexy accent if he could talk!) *naughty grin*

I'm sooooo happy!

2008-06-17T23:14:00.003+08:00

Just heard from my Accounts lecturer (Mr Alex) this afternoon that I got a Distinction (an A) for HFA (Hospitality Financial Accounting)!! Woohooo!

Aaahhhhhhhhhhhh! Still flabbergasted really!
Hehe... Am uber-happy so I just had to spread the love! Ahah!

Cheers babes!
"La la la la laaa..." (skips away)

I wanna blog laa!

2008-06-14T01:17:00.003+08:00

Seriously!! I wanna blog wei... I have sooooo much friggin' stuff to share BUTT BUTT horr, no time lehh. I'm blogging now only because it's like 0128 on an 'early' Saturday morning and I'm just blurting out my thoughts. (Cheh-wahh, as if like so cool to be up at this hour! GO AND SLEEP, Woman!!)

I'll be going to college later in the morning. (Grrr... seeeeeee, again, no time to spend with Ru!!)
Gawd, sh!t laa... I've been like neglecting her wei! I use to like spend a lot of time with her, up until the point I don't even know what to do with her sometimes. We could/(use to) like stare at each other for no apparent reason... NOW?? The only time I see her is before she leaves the house and when I go to the Ladies! (Got mirror maa there!) 'Nywho, I seriously need some Ru-time laa...

"Aaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhh..." (>.<)
I'm sooooooooooo tired I wanna just fall off a cliff and feel the cool breezy wind against my face.

My Cheer-Me-Up Song!

2008-06-02T23:14:00.003+08:00

I'm sure you have this one song which has the ability to cheer you up, more often than not.
Well, generally yes, you do have one (or more even)... UNLESS you are a music-hater and hate the sight and sound of cheerfulness. Nyeh!

Just like you, so do I. Here's Jason Mraz's I'm Yours, ya'll... For you and I to enjoy. *Ru closes her eyes and smiles to the rhythm of the music...*

"I enjoy smiling and being cheerful—bite me!" AHAHA.

*...Ru slowly getting high on the song.*

If you don't have one, I suggest you get one for yourself. It'll help cheer you up when you feel like you're down in the dumps, seriously.
Or, if you're having trouble finding one, you can always share mine! *Ru smiles*

Spread the love, babe!
Kisses!

What's HOT on Ru's Playlist This Week?

2008-06-01T12:46:00.003+08:00

Faber Drive - When I'm With You

Saw you walk in to the room
Thought I’d try to talk to you
Babe am I ever glad you wanted me too
It’s been two years to the day
half the time I've been away
I know I'm not there enough
but that is gonna change
cause I'm coming back
to show you that
I'm keeping the promise that I made

When I’m with you
I'll make every second count
cause I miss you, whenever your not around
When I kiss you
I still get butterflies years from now
I'll make every second count
when I'm with you

Yeah we've had our ups and downs
but we've always worked them out
Babe am I ever glad we got this far now
Still I’m lying here tonight
wishing I was by your side
'Cause when I’m not there enough
nothing feels right
So I’m coming back to show you that
I'll love you the rest of my life

When I’m with you
I'll make every second count
'cause I miss you, whenever your not around
When I kiss you
I still get butterflies years from now
I'll make every second count
when I'm with you
When I’m with you

Whatever it takes
I’m not gonna break the promise I made

When I’m with you
I'll make every second count
'cause I miss you

When I’m with you
I'll make every second count
'cause I miss you, whenever your not around
When I kiss you
I still get butterflies years from now
I'll make every second count
when I’m with you
When I’m with you
When I’m with you
When I’m with you

Ooowheeeeh... I just loooove the lyrics of this song~~Gawd!
It has so much meaning to it and I especially like the butterflies’ part—teehee!
Enjoy—Cheers babes!

Oh my gawd! You can just FEEL the pain!

2008-05-17T00:27:00.002+08:00

I've never felt like this before... It hurts... It's as if my heart sank into my body and it was hurting... Why do humans perform such acts? It's despicable! How do they console and allow themselves to do such things? Do they not have compassion? Why does it seem like they are immune to the presence of the pain these living creatures experience? Argh! ...AND knowing the existence of such forms of animal cruelty, how can and why would one still support and contribute to this appalling trade?

"A SHOCKING LOOK INSIDE CHINESE FUR FARMS"

"Skinned alive"

"When undercover investigators made their way onto Chinese fur farms recently, they found that many animals are still alive and struggling desperately when workers flip them onto their backs or hang them up by their legs or tails to skin them. When workers on these farms begin to cut the skin and fur from an animal's leg, the free limbs kick and writhe. Workers stomp on the necks and heads of animals who struggle too hard to allow a clean cut."

"When the fur is finally peeled off over the animals' heads, their naked, bloody bodies are thrown onto a pile of those that have gone before them. Some are still alive, breathing in ragged gasps and blinking slowly. Some of the animals' hearts are still beating five to 10 minutes after they are skinned. One investigator recorded a skinned raccoon dog on the heap of carcasses who had enough strength to lift his bloodied head and stare into the camera."

"Before they are skinned alive, animals are pulled from their cages and thrown to the ground; workers bludgeon them with metal rods or slam them on hard surfaces, causing broken bones and convulsions but not always immediate death. Animals watch helplessly as workers make their way down the row."

My two cents' worth:
(Please excuse my language. Desperate times call for desperate measures.)
"WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE?! YOU ARE A DISGRACE TO HUMAN BEINGS!! FUCK , YOU DON'T EVEN DESERVE TO BE CALLED 'PEOPLE'!! YOU FUCKING ASS-WIPES SHOULD BE HEAD-SLAMMED, HUNG UPSIDE DOWN AND SKINNED ALIVE!! ...SICK-FUCKTARDS! (No wonder laa China nowadays has been experiencing horrendous tragedies and misfortunes. Tsk tsk tsk... *scoffs*)"

Reference:
http://www.peta.org/feat/ChineseFurFarms/index.asp

Made my FIRST bed today!

2008-05-09T23:37:00.007+08:00

It was uber-fun wei! We got into groups and we all worked together to make our beds! Ahaha...

1 'sifu'
1 room
1 perfect bed
1 blanket
2 skilled hands
3 sheets
4 mitre corners
4 pillows and their pillow cases

We did it! Tries after tries... In the end... We managed to sell our room! (As approved by Miss Kit) *smiles hard*
I actually had fun eh! Guess I got the right team members... Ahaha... We worked hard and laughed even harder! Wakakakaka...

(Ru, Rachel, Yung and Janice)
"Some sot liddat..."

Yung and Rachel perfecting that darn hospital corner!...Voilà! Our first bed together!

Ooo ya, and check out our Bulletin Board! We were only given 2.5 days and miraculously, we managed to complete it in time! Wooohooo!

Dip 2/08; WE strive to serve YOU better!

Yay, Dip 2/08!
Another job well done!

'kay laa, I'm all pooped-out.
Later!

Labor’s Day in Johor

2008-05-03T18:30:00.008+08:00

Went down to Johor on Labor’s Day.
Main purpose: To pay Yeye (Grandpa) a visit! Teehee!
Yeye was admitted to the hospital few days back. =(
BUT he’s getting better already… YAY! =]

So since we were on the way down, we decided to stop by Ah Nam’s place for lunch.
Yummy yum yum!

"Mm mmm good..."

Minutes later... Food's GONE into our tummies!!
Sadly can't find stuff like that to eat in KL laa.
Gotta drive all the way to Senai... *sighs*
Ahaha... Mommy is soooo cute in this picture laa!!
Check Shan out and her glorious rubble of ...
"Helloooooooooo there Shan Shan!"

AHAHA... Do you see what I see?
(Eeek... the small guy waving at the back.)

Women and (their) shades...

We arrived at Yeye's temporary 'hotel' (the S.A. Hospital) at about 1235... Came here before so we weren't that lost... Eventually we found our way to Yeye's bed. Yay! So sad to see him in the condition he was in... ='( ...after a while, more and more relatives came to visit. Yeye even exclaimed, "Ever since I was admitted to the hospital, today is the day the most number of people paid me a visit." ...Awwwwww.

I didn't take any pictures in the hospital... Mainly cause I felt it'll be rude lorr. (Oi, the hospital is not your grandfather's one 'kay! There are also other patients present... A li'l respect for their privacy here, woman!!) AHAHA! I mean, think bout it... Being in the hospital is already not a good thing--banged-up, not properly groomed and all... (Heck, if I were the one in the hospital bed, and there's this punk who wants to take a snapshot of me... I'll give him/her something to take a picture of! Ugh...) Correct marr, no meh? Am fortunate enough a'dy to be able to meet him in person. Wanna take a picture of him some more arr? Tsk tsk tsk... Where can?? Even if can also I will not allow myself to do so.

'Nywho, Yeye's seems better, health wise, when we met him that day in the hospital... Not like when we heard him on the phone-- he sounded so 'weak'. Was so glad to see him smile and all. He was also able to laugh, eat (despite his poor apatite), cut a slice of apple for himself and crack jokes (Ahaha! Now I know where my dad and uncles get their sense of humor from wei!) I especially loved the parts when I gave him a photo of him and I in a frame, and he smiled as he looked at it then close his eyes, resting the photo frame on his belly, not letting go... and how he waved goodbye enthusiastically with a oxygen mask on and yet had a happy smile plastered on his face.

After the visit, we went to grab a bite to eat then branched off to Hyatt Hotel (to look-see look-see and also to pinjam their loo--ahaha!! ...What!??)
Ooo, anddddd... I managed to capture this:

Lovely isn't it? Almost like a postcard.
(Double click on image to admire from a nearer angle.)
Absolutely b-e-a-u-tiful!
Damn, my photography skills have improved! Gaah~~!

Okay, then AFTER that, we travelled to 妈妈's house to pay HER a visit. Teehee!
Am soooooooooooooooo happy I managed to see her. Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeh!
Miss her lots!

(Ru, 妈妈, Shan and 妈妈's cute li'l granddaughter)
Uber-sweetness!

Overall, I enjoyed myself today.
I saw lots and learned lots.
Am thankful for the things I have and the things I've been blessed with.
I appreciate life more and more each day.
There's so much out there that I've yet to experience...
Yet, I don't feel the need to rush.
I can just remain in this time frame forever and still be happy and contented.

Spread the love, y'all!
Cheers!