All little Things 'bout Devi...

Looking back at 2nd year 2nd sem - Part 1

2011-11-29T08:36:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone!
How have you all been doing?

On my side, I changed a lot, I think... I mean, really... "WOW! Time flies so freaking fast!" and another semester has gone by the wind! But of course I kissed it as it flew.. There's no way I would just let it go just like that...yeah, just like that..coz I'm treasuring every moment I have with them, here, and now..

So, let's look back what we've done! Wait let me check my organizer back!

Haha! Okay, that's alot.. but let's just sort out what I could remember most!

Rumah Juara Orphanage Social Visit
A joint event of Monash Buddhist Society (MBS) and TarraBuddY (Nusantara Buddhist Youth).
As a first-timer programmer, I could tell, It was not easy to hold an event, especially involving a lot of people. We had problems that are solved with sweat and tears and sacrifices.

Lucky thing, I had a great team: Alex, Rifin, Jennifer, See Lip, Sujata, and our helpful supervisor: Pei Hao! It's a small team I could say for such an event, that's why we're a bit out of breaths finishing our targets for this event.

THE AWESOME COMMITTEES! =D

And nothing else are more rewarding than to see the smiles and laughter from these little ones, seriously all those tiredness, lamentation, complaints are all GONE!

Happiness ^^

...and not to forget seeing the joy of sharing and compassion shining through from these sporting participants! You guys are awesome! the children just loved lingering around you! =')

The girls and their hair! BFF since young! hahaha! xD

The boys and piggy-back! =D

Group Photos! =)

Good job, everyone! Let's make it annually! =D Yes! I said it! ;)

Flying Without Wings - Annual Charity Event by MUMedS
Planned to watch and support Grace singing for the event only initially, but turned out being the target of the splash! Oh well, it's for charity! =D

HLY, Y U!!! haha xD

Video of me being splashed: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10150276564027086&set=t.813457566&type=2&theater

And oh! I got my first Henna that day! but I did it straight after I was splashed to pool of water, so I think it didn't turn out good, but still it's pretty!

pretty Henna!

Back to school, we learned a new system of learning: PBL!
If you wonder what PBL is, it's Problem Based Learning: usually simulated cases are given to medical students and these are their exercises to use their clinical skills to make clinical decisions for the simulated patients. Decisions are discussed. This year, us, pharmacy students too adopt PBLs, and I fully support it! =D

Examples of PBL cases

i.gemz in Action!
Yeah, being a newcomer is never easy, but I'm lucky these people are so friendly and supportive.

Ganbatte, i.gemz! We can revive! =)

Being in i.gemz, I learned a lot of things like how to place myself, how to sing my heart out, not my head out - the most important thing that I seemed to forget since I started to take vocal classes a year ago. I will write my journey with i.gemz so far in another post, because I think it's gonna take long! =)

Anyway, here is one the performances videos:

Just BEAUTIFUL, rite? =')

My 21st Birthday
It's gonna be one of the most historical day of my life!

First thing when I reached school! I felt so much LOVE =')

and it's the sweetest... ever...

1st surprise: Flower bouquet, special thanks to Amelia, Eunice, U Jean, Jue Lee, and Lip Yong... especially Amelia, I know she's the one who came out with the idea and fold the flowers patiently.. =')

Mrs. Carol's appearance, and us at the stairs!

I owed this people , man... really.. =') These people made me cry with tears of joy...

Reading Love letters from Australia.. =') and another surprise awaited me from the key!

Sweetest ever! They really knew me well, how I like sweet things.. =') Thank's to my babes at Aus! and everyone here too! x.o.x.o

Lunch time! And out of my expectation, they took me to a vegetarian restaurant. Thank you so much, guys.. it means so much to me! Honestly, I'm not a pure vegetarian, I just prefer the way of vegetarianism. And it made my day, just PERFECT... yeah, perfect.. =)

girls ~~and boys~~ with the flowers

U Jean also celebrated her 20th birthday! =)

My lovely friends, thank you so much for giving your time for me.. =')

bday girls and their bday cake.. =)

Another surprises! A key, it's a simple, beautifully designed pendant. I never thought I could get one, because I didn't even know such tradition exists! Ha-Ha! but what made me cried the most is: ...

What made me cried the most:
It's written inside the cards,

"Dear, people might not have known about your 17th birthday, but we'll be right by your side today & always =)"

='( I remembered I told them that 17th birthday was really something back in my home country, not the 21st, but sadly no one really knew about the big 17th birthday of a just-moved-in girl. Honestly, I've never really been thrown a party. Looking at friends being thrown many birthday bash around the street, I just dreamed and sighed.. Ha-Ha! WTH am I talking about? Ha-Ha..

My point is those sentence just pierced right through my heart and hit my emotional button. Thank you, all of you. =') Now you know why I treasure these people so much..

Yes! We did the flower tradition! Lovely-Dovey Atmosphere is in the air! ^^

Thank you my friends! You guys are more than just course-mates, for sure! =)

I came back, and my childhood friend, Lucy asked me out on a date! =D

Lucy's bf came out out of the blue and brought a bday cake out! so sweet of this couple! =)

And midnight surprise from my pre-U friends ended the day! Thank you, babes! Look at how much we've grown! Thank you for always being there for me.. =)

What a fairy-tale!
I Felt like singing Today was a fairytale! Thank you so much, everyone for making my birthday a meaningful one, a my kind of perfect one! =)
Not to forget phone calls from Mom, Dad, Ming, Jie, Amelia, Eunice, cards from Hostel Gang! =)
and all wishes which came from fb, texts, etc.. =)

PS. notice the first picture when I'd just arrived at school, holding my phone? That's a call from my sis! =)

and Oh! I almost forgot! Few days afterwards...

Thank you! ^^

-That's all from now, because I just got a job! I don't think I can burn midnight oil to finish this post at 1 go! Wish me luck everyone! =) Have a nice holiday! =)

* BIG Hugs*

Devi =)

... to be continued!

"When you think Tim McGraw..."

2011-10-15T10:10:00.000-07:00

When your close friend is not with you, you will wish her/him may she/he always be fine in whatever she/he does..

and I'm truly sincerely, think of you that way..

But I only ask one thing,

Please think good of me.. not that you have to wish me the best, but please...
Remember me as one of your good friend too...

Trust me, I always look up to you as my good closest friend. I really do..

"When you think of that Band, I hope you think my favorite song."

Good luck with your life, pal! Wishing you the best in everything you do, always... =)
*hugs*

Where are you now?

2011-09-25T06:54:00.000-07:00

"Calling out your name
Your face is everywhere
I'm reaching out to you
To find that you're not there
I wake up every night
To see the state I'm in
It's like an endless fight
I never seem to win
I can't go on as long as I believe
Can't let go when I keep wondering

Where are you now? what have you found?
Where is your heart when I'm not around?
Where are you now? you gotta let me know
Oh baby, so I can let you go

I can hear your voice
The ring of yesterday
It seems so close to me
But yet so far away
I should let it out
To save what's left of me
And close the doors of doubt
Revive my dignity
But I can't go on as long as I believe
(As long as I believe)
Can't let go when I keep wondering

Where are you now? what have you found?
Where is your heart when I'm not around?
Tell me where are you now, you gotta let me know
Oh baby, so I can let you go

I should let it out, it's time to let you go
Oh baby, I just want to know

Where are you now? what have you found?
Where is your heart when I'm not around?
Tell me where are you now, you gotta let me know
Oh baby, so I can let you go..."

~Britney Spears, from her old old collection of songs, Where are You Now?

Be it a nostalgic feeling, be it the same stage of emotion that i feel, I am attracted to this melody... You know when you are sick you tend to be a little bit hmm.. dependent on people..
"Hey, tell me, where are you now?"

Boredom

2011-08-24T07:30:00.000-07:00

Dear Readers,

This is what I do when I'm bored..

Yeap a lot of mistakes, but you know it's worth it to kill the boredom! just have fun and sing~~~

Continue doing PBL~~~

Da Jie's birthday

2011-08-15T02:55:00.000-07:00

To my Dearest Sister,

"Nothing else better than to present you a song, a song of our anthem. A song that never fails bringing back the memories when we were just two little girls, having each other like nothing else matters..."

"... and we still are now.. I love you..."

Have a very Happy Birthday!

Love,

Devi

Week 1

2011-07-29T08:33:00.000-07:00

Week 1 was so far so good...
but I still can't get my head focus on the studies! =(
It's time to put other things aside.

Yeah, starting from now!
err.. okay!
Adios!

Enjoy Carrie Underwood's Temporary Home. She has a very beautiful voice! ^^

Failure

2011-07-24T01:35:00.000-07:00

Have u ever failed before?

I have, so many times... but yesterday was really a failure.

I've never felt so disappointed before, even when a favorite university rejected me for 3 times, it never felt as bad, bitter, shameful as my feelings yesterday. It's awful.

But nothing goes in vain. Lessons learned.
Besides the fact that I was ~~very~~ devastated about it, this, too, is the first time I felt that it's some kind of like God's plan the way Christians say it despite what religion or beliefs I have.

Generally, it's like the whole things happened around me recently were knitted together perfectly and it gives me some kind of answer. I won't call it an absolute answer, but it will determine what I'll do on taking my next steps.

I was so into "Change" recently. I've never paid too much attention to this song before.
I was confused for long on what style I should do on my projects which are recruited by others.
I had an unfinished project that I started to work on during the holiday.

After that night,
The unfinished project came to finalization.
I think I know what style I would play.
and it feels like "Change" gave me courage and have prepared me a cushion before the blow hit me.

And of course, I'm LUCKY that all my project-mates are very very very truly supportive.
And I'm so grateful for that.
Thank you, my new friends.

To everyone who've helped me out, even though you don't even know it,
"I can't thank you more"
"that I've stood up once again"

Can you feel it now?

Oh darling, don't you ever grow up...

2011-07-20T10:17:00.000-07:00

Remember I've told you that I went for a retreat?
But this time I'm not gonna talk about it yet. It's my and my Mom's visit to Auntie's house I wanna talk about.

We came to visit Grandma and at that moment I had just found that my cousin has been suffering from some kind of illness. It saddened me so much. How could u stand the constantly inexplicable pain on your back?
He just lay down on bed, curled his feet up, and fidgeted somehow to ease the pain.

No, he didn't smoke, he's a perfectly fine young man. But I'm amazed with his endurance. He smiled, greeted me gracefully as if nothing happened, but I could tell that he's in great pain because he curled up his body and fidgeted.

Now that he's back from his medication trip (is that how u call it?) at Penang, I really hoped that he will someday be fully recovered. Yeah, we must be optimistic! =) You can do it! Just never give up! =) I will pray for you.. =)

Anyway, during the visit, I also played with little Audry, my cousin's sister's daughter. Look how much she's grown!
Everyone was busy and so I took this chance to play with her.. =)

she played as a chef? haha and I played as an ever loyal customer! Lol! xD
btw, sweet soya sauce? is that correct? hahaha...

She's just 5 years old (I think), and look how well she speaks English! I don't think I know a single English word when I was 5!

She learned how to take videos! and she caught it very fast! =o wow!

Let's tidy things up! good girl! (I'm sorry if you found that my accent is a bit funny through out the videos! hahaha!)

This is the age when the kids are at their cutest and purest and learn a lot about you and the world, a very crucial moment. I believe every parent would like to treasure these moments a lot!

I'm sorry Mom, Dad, I realized that I was not cute or fun at all! I was ~~quite~~ hard to be taken care of! But you did with all your heart anyway.. Thank you with gratitude and respect. _/|\_

"Wish I'd never grown up
Could still be little
Oh I don't wanna grow up
It could still be simple"

Let this be just forever a wish, because life must go on, or else if it's not, then something must have gone wrong! Haha! xD

But, still...

It's sweet to think like that..

a very touching song by TS, Never Grow Up.. =') it represents my little thoughts of never grown up.

That's all for now, good nite..

Curly Haired Girl's Story

2011-07-20T03:13:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone! It's been a while (again!) that i did not tell u anything! Haha! Please pardon me, I have a lot of projects to be done..

Okay, now I will try to update you on what's happening starting from last semester! (oh gosh! I have not written anything since then!)

and it's starting with hair.One of significant changes that I've made! haha.. xD

Yes, this is how my hair looks like now.

Boo! scare u with my pedsodent teeth!

hair, tied up

Many people asked, "Hey, is that natural?", "Do u use any curling iron?", "did you have it permed?" etc etc.

Rite, last time my hair was straightened when I first started my uni life, that's why not many people know that my hair is actually curly.

my school girl look

with full bangs! I looked so ~~freaking~~ young! or at least that's what I think!

side-swept bangs

Yeah, the younger-looking effect and easy to take care of are the top 2 reasons why I like straight hair.

But I thought it's time to get the curls back as I watched Taylor Swift's add below:

I was like crap man! that's how it feels like.. "He liked a cool girl, and she had straight hair!"
That's the whole point! People think that naturally curly hair is uncool. Oh well at least, I had bought into that idea for a long time, especially during my high school years.

I also happened to read blogs and watch videos on how to manage and style curly hair. I was overwhelmed with the feeling and the connection that I understand very much with all the girls with curls! T.T (Haha! xD, but it's true!)

One thing I realized is that all this while, I had been taking care of my curly hair as other straight hair girls do. Well, that's just NOT the way! It works for them, but not for us who have curly/wavy hair.

And one night (fuyohhh.. hhahha), I decided that i would have my curls back!
As time passed by, my hair grew longer, and the curl started to appear, but the edge was still straight.
That's the only part that I have it permed.

Okay, so here is the secret. After I've washed my hair, I apply this cream and twist the strangles of hair with my finger, yes, as simple as that.

the Loreal spiral splendour cream which saves the day!

Well as I don't have too much time to spend on my hair, I stop until that step, and let my hair be air-dried.

There's another way actually that u might try! You could use a long finger diffuser, to keep it simple (haha, I actually do not know that much about this coz i have not tried to explore more about it yet =P), just call it diffuser.

So instead of blowing your hair with hair-dryer that will make your curly hair go frizzy an bushy, it will gently blow your hair and keep your curls intact. So here it is:

this is one of the videos that I've come across. go to 2:16, that is called a diffuser. =P

Well that's it! That's how I get my hair. I hope this can help out all girls with curls! We still can survive without having it permanently straightened! =)

Of course there are times when my hair gets messy. I mean oh! c'mon who in the world never had a bad hair day before? =P So cheers girls! =) You're pretty just the way you are!

Oh my, I've mentioned Taylor Swift a lot! Alright, enjoy one of her songs, Change. =D

Bye~~~

See u again! =D Tha.. Tha...

PS. And if you ever wonder that why our curls are not as pretty as TS's or any other singers' or actresses', do remember one point: they have A LOT of professional stylists to help them out! So be proud! =)

I'm back here in msia

2011-07-13T23:01:00.000-07:00

Hey!

I'm back here in msia.. I couldn't really be online when I was back in Indonesia.
First, the internet and the lappie were not so convenient to use.
Second, I'd rather lazying around in front of TV, pampering myself with home-cook and street food, and of course being with my mom and dad.. =)

I'm going to the bank very soon.. will share with u what I've done during the holiday when i'm free.. =)
Geez, I still have alot of things to handle before I can freely said I'm free to blog.. =s

Anyway, I hope u be well and happy always! =)

I also updated myself with new Hitz from home country.. Enjoy "Cinta dan Benci" by Geisha! =)

Hi Blog! =3

2011-06-21T03:53:00.000-07:00

It's been a while since I last updated u! =)but let me tell you this, It's a been a busy semester, and I've tried alot of things!
one of it: hehehe.... *shy* being an i.gemz-er!!! oh gosh, how cool is that? =3
will update you with things in my mind, but can only do that when I reach Medan, kay? cause I'm having an endless outings here! hahaha...xD

I'm broke, man! hahaha..xD

c u in a while!
Hopefully will get some peace and serenity during upcoming meditation retreat in Bogor! =)

with love (and excitement.. *woot! holiday*),
Devi

Btw, I'm gonna watch this soon! =)

Shaolin

2011-02-17T19:02:00.000-08:00

"A very Buddhist film!" ~ Fransisca Wijaya

"Very nice, you will cry a lot!" ~Max Han

"Worth-watching, a must watched film!" ~Syuangelia

"Sip!!! " *thumb up* ~ Heri

"A so-so movie, too much unnecessary fight," ~Amelia Ng

After asking for reviews from those who had watched the movie, Shaolin, I decided to watch the movie.... err.. Okay, to be honest, brother Heri (yes, the Heri who said "sip!!!" from earlier), had been distributing free movie tickets to his friends, and lucky me to be one of his friends, I was given 1 free movie ticket for Shaolin! Yahooooo~~~ so, I was gonna watch the movie anyway regardless of the reviews. =P

Finally watched this movie yesterday night with Sinnah, met Edi and Erwin too!
Well, as for me Shaolin is...

"A heart-breaking, touching film, yes, true, you can feel very keen the teachings, principles and perspectives of Buddhism. One message which I thought the movie wanted to imply was taken from a verse in Dhammapada. Which verse?

Hatred never ceases through hatred in this world; through love alone they cease. This is an eternal law. -The Buddha"

Free Time

2011-02-14T10:32:00.000-08:00

Hello! =)

Sorry for not updating for so long~~~
I thought if I had reached to Malaysia early, I would have so so so so so much free time, ~~and blog~~.
But then, this very coming Wednesday's afternoon, only will I have a gap in my schedule, and the gap will be called "Free Time".

It's not particularly free time though, because there are still some ~~important~~ things to be done, like writing letter to the Ministry, Finishing reading the Cashflow Quadrant, copying pasting my friend's notes, jogging in the morning (replaced by walking here and there a lot!) and arranging my data, and not to mention, studying which I always plan to do during holiday this past 2 semesters but never been done, and looks like that it won't ever be done for this holiday too.

Monday, the 7th
- running to M-University to extend my visa after putting my luggage and hand-carry box in the new unit. Btw, I have moved to a new one.
- met a friend who has the same case, and we had lunch together afterward. PS. this is the first time I have effectively talked to him for more than 1 minute LIVE xD... and hey! not all medic students are scary... Hahaha...
- shifted my things from the previous unit to the new one ALONE, and I am proud of that! Truly! =D

sorry, u can only see my working table with the "wires"

Tuesday, the 8th
- went to the bank
- shopping for the new unit
- unpacking things

Wednesday, the 9th
- visited to a skin specialist with Guran
- passed by pyramid, continue shopping for the new unit and semester's needs
- Birthday dinner with the two boys
- continuing unpacking things, and try ~~so hard~~ to arrange, ~~and hide~~ it.

we've finally seen him, the famous Dr. Ranjit Singh! =)

with the two birthday boys @Kim Gary, held a small ice-breaking dinner before the others are arrived.

Thursday, the 10th
- special day dedicated only to fully unpack things, and arrange them.

Friday, the 11th
- went to 1U with my uni besties, ended up buying a new specs, and had the cheapest lunch ever! hahaha xD
- (Planned not to go, but then going after big boss's calling) attending Potluck and Yusheng for CNY celebration with SJBAYS.
- visited Eveline's unit at Suriamas, it's quite a distance from where we had pot luck, but with friends, it became shorter somehow... =)

this is my first time having this traditional food, Yu (Fish) Sheng. *ouch* where am I looking at? I should be targeting the Yu (prosperity) Sheng (abundance).

love the crowd, the joy, the food, and the wall of course!! =)

I must admit that I MISS being in this family! the feeling just hit me after so much laughter and companionship.

Saturday, the 12th
- continuing arranging things, yeah rite, i'm having quite a hard time and putting my bestest skills to hide all this stuff in such limited unseen space.
- visited Lunch Box, and had a long *girl-talk* with the owner.. =P
- attending the reunion dinner with the old folks from Persatuan Kebajikan Ci-Hang Chempaka Old Folk Home, having so much fun here!

the lion dance fascinated the little kids so much! <3

the ~~20-minute preparation~~ drama

it's about the history of the celebration of CNY, chasing the "nian" away with bamboos

The SJBA singing choir

Cai Shen (God of Wealth) dao (is arrived)!

cheering up the old folks and the audiences

shaking their hands while "Cai Shen Dao" song are sung by the choir

The TarraBuddY representatives: Fransisca, Alex, Devi, Hartono

Sunday, the 13th
- went to the temple (made brother Edi to wait for me for so long... I'm so so sorry.. doing my best to change this bad habit)
- went to Pasar Malam with sister Sisca and Dolly, bought some fresh food with cheap price!
- helped sister Syu2 cleaning and unpacking stuff, coz she's moving too...

and had experiment to do the messy up-do in between my time

Monday, the 14th
- accompanied Syu2 to the college and went to pyramid for a while and had Honeymoon dessert there.
- updated blog! =P

Anyway people, that's all for today, coz I still need to get ready for tomorrow's event: Bai Nian around my classmates' houses! =))) Hohohoho... "Wo men dao!"

Oh, it's Valentine's Day, enjoy this song, "Celebrate Our Love" by A1!
Why is my email celebrate_our_love@hotmail.com? remind me of my true love? first crush? NO NO!
It's simply because of this song! =)

A1 in Japan! Happy Valentine's Day! Let's celebrate our love to the world! =)

Photos are taken by: me!, Jeremy Kuan, Hartono, and Tan Pei Hao

Negeri Para Bedebah

2011-01-10T01:10:00.000-08:00

Negeri Para Bedebah
Sajak oleh: Adhie M Massardi

Ada satu negeri yang dihuni para bedebah
Lautnya pernah dibelah tongkat Musa
Nuh meninggalkan daratannya karena direndam bah
Dari langit burung-burung kondor jatuhkan bebatuan menyala-nyala

Tahukah kamu ciri-ciri negeri para bedebah?
Itulah negeri yang para pemimpinnya hidup mewah
Tapi rakyatnya makan dari mengais sampah
Atau jadi kuli di negeri orang yang upahnya serapah dan bogem mentah

Di negeri para bedebah
Orang baik dan bersih dianggap salah
Dipenjarakan hanya karena sering ketemu wartawan
Menipu rakyat dengan pemilu menjadi lumrah
Karena hanya penguasa yang boleh marah
Sedang rakyatnya hanya bisa pasrah

Maka bila negerimu dikuasai para bedebah
Jangan tergesa-gesa mengadu kepada Allah
Karena Tuhan tak akan mengubah suatu kaum
Kecuali kaum itu sendiri mengubahnya

Maka bila negerimu dikuasai para bedebah
Usirlah mereka dengan revolusi
Bila tak mampu dengan revolusi,
Dengan demonstrasi
Bila tak mampu dengan demonstrasi, dengan diskusi
Tapi itulah selemah-lemahnya iman perjuangan

---

A very profound and descriptive poetry about what has happened in Indonesia recently.

NO! Ages ago, but now it's getting worse and real.

The writer read this poetry bravely and was broadcast on TV

with so many corruption cases, their laughs and thrills,

and the people as victims, full of rage, yet powerless,

it's as if the law is only by the side of the rich, and bribery.

NO! It IS a painful fact that adds up the misery.

"Mother, when all this things will end?"

"Dear one, ask that to the green green grass shifting their ends"

Tanyakanlah pada rumput yang bergoyang!
~concerned citizen

The Bottom line

2010-12-30T03:26:00.000-08:00

As I saw people in the street, our happy maid even though she's not at the top of her health now, an ever supportive mom and through all internal experiences, contemplation and processes, this line strikes me:

"If with the same flawed face you can get the same happiness as others, why grieve?"

Now, the girls from before are in their way to be women.

The Girl in the Mirror

2010-12-29T19:13:00.000-08:00

It hurts me looking at all those scars on the girl in the mirror,
to the point that I suggest her a plastic surgery.
I can't be sure whether it's because of a delayed treatment, an irresponsible hands of a 'supposedly' professionals, or just a mere recklessness.
That's why I can't really comfort her not to blame herself or just curse the irresponsible.
Well, it's just too late...
It just hurts me to see the girl in the mirror hurts...
When she cries, I cry too...
We're only girls after all.

Terrible Health Services

2010-12-27T23:23:00.000-08:00

Dear Readers,

I've come home for almost 1 month, and heard from Dad, Mom, relatives and our friends about their experiences and my own with health services in Indonesia. Terrible, it is..
how the GP does not take notes all the patient's history.
how unprofessional and non-hygienic the clinical test is.
how easy consumers may get certain prescribed medicines.
how the cashier staff at the front office may have dual job to explain what the medication does.
how the consumers blindly follow the unprofessional treatment...
and the one who's responsible for it is just not responsible for it...

Terrible, huh? It terrifies me.
I hope we can serve better soon.. before anyone suffers from these unfortunate incidents.

1-20 to do list

2010-12-22T10:26:00.000-08:00

Dear Readers,

It's been in a while that I have not stayed up late and been online for a long time, well, it's good! =)

~~A bit late~~ Holiday To Do List:
1) finishing off The Cashflow Quadrant by Robert T. Kiyosaki that I've just started
2) If I have time, I'll read other books by him too
3) finish all the application stuff
4) go to Higher Ministry of Education at Jakarta
5) sleep early, wake up early
6) exercise regularly (fail TT, keep trying)
7) pay more attention to quality time with myself
8) meditate regularly (fail- but keep trying~)
9) cook more, eat more (eat yes, cook I wish)
10) ~~re-~~learning Mandarin (in the process)
11) watch eat pray love (done =) finally sth is done! )
12) go to singing class (need to wait till Jan)
13) go to several health check-ups tour (half done)
14) go to violin class (canceled)
15) tidy up files in my lappie (starting)
16) ~~study~~, revise the medicine in profile (just cannot get my fingers flipping thru it)
17) set up the web cam thingy to our family PC
18) driving
19) joining Tzu Chi's humanitarian works, get a part-time jobs, etc, etc, etc
20) growing up,,,

'Coz I'm 20 now, and I think It's time to step out from my dormant mental phase, and grow up.

2010-12-09T06:33:00.001-08:00

Dear Readers,

I'm fine now.. =)
Thank you!

Hugs,
Devi

Dream

2010-12-05T09:40:00.000-08:00

Dear Readers,

Remember, I wrote a post with the same title "Dream"?
Last time, I wrote about how happy and contented a guy that I've come across during exam time period?
He said It's his dream to do what he's doing now.

I'm kind of envious of him.
What will you feel when your dream is crushed to pieces that you can no longer pursue it?
I wanna be the buddy during the upcoming transition camp, meeting all the juniors.. seeing the determination in their eyes..
I've told YY that I finally wanna take performing arts as the next sem club..
I've told A that I will re-read the medicine in profile to make sure I know them well..
I wanna see the big screen that we will use next year..
I wanna play that part, the cheerful friend they once knew...
I've finally found where I belong..
I've finally found my pride..
when I'm finding myself.. no more...

It hurts so much... It hurts...

Now, thinking back, when this song was played till it stayed in my head for few days, It might try giving me some premonition, "that I can't breathe without it, but I have to."

Little Getaway Project

2010-12-04T01:53:00.000-08:00

Dear Readers,

Finally, I can feel a bit of holiday atmosphere after some time..

Geez, my long holiday becomes shorter, and shorter, you see:

This is my ideal holiday:

21 days of Nov + 31 days of Dec + 31 days of Dec + 27 days of Feb = 113 days

The time that should be holiday, but they are not due to some reasons:

21 days of Nov + 5 days of Dec + 19 days of Feb = 45 days

Days left:

113 days - 45 days = 68 days

Oh man!!! I have wasted so much time of my holiday not dedicating to my mental and physical health, like I promises to my body during exam time... TT (guilty...)

Haha, u might say.. hey, u still have 68 days left!!! which means 2 months and 6 days left!!! It's still a long holiday! yeah i know, but the fact that the time is running so fast, I've just realised that I have been nagged by the problem for 21 days! 21 days of being depressed, worried, lost of self-worth, and the rest you don't wanna know..

the funny part is that in other part of the world, or in the village nearby, by 21 days, the eggs must have been hatched! and the healthy little baby chicks come out and ready to see the world! haha...

The thing I wanna say is that: the world is still spinning 'round! It's not the end of the world... yet!

And so me too, I shall never give up... and I'm quite lucky that I have family, relatives, friends, teachers, academic staff, and everyone giving me support... I thank you from the bottom of my heart...

Anyway, about the project... Haha.. I'm so addicted with Tangled that I watched few days ago, the Rapunzel's When will my life begin reprise by Mandy Moore is so.. NICE! Mandy is just right voicing Rapunzel! =)

Btw, this is the song that I've recorded.. I give u a WARNING! If you cannot take a not-so-ear-friendly voice, don't even try listening to this... or you will curse me the rest of your life! and I don't want that to happen~~~ =P

Sorry about the first video, hope this one won't torture your ear that bad and forgive for my technology-dummy character, i don't know how to edit the video... TT and oh! the original version by Mandy Moore, u've gotta hear it! It's AWESOME!

All right people, I'm going off.. still lots of things needed to be tidied up, and packed.... Bye~~~

Ariel and I

2010-11-30T02:49:00.000-08:00

Look at this stuff?
Isn't it neat?
Wouldn't you think my collection's complete?
Wouldn't you think I'm the girl, the girl who has... everything?

Look at this trove, treasure's untold?
How many wonders can one cavern hold?
Looking around here you think, "Sure, she's got everything..."

I've got gadgets and gizmos a-plenty
I've got whozits and whatzits galore
You want thingamabobs?
I've got twenty!!!
But... who cares?
No big deal...
I want... more...

I wanna be where the people are
I wanna see, wanna see them dancing
Walking around on those - what do you call 'em?
Oh - feet!

Flippin' your fins, you don't get too far
Legs are required for jumping, dancing
Strolling along down a - what's that word again?
Street!

Up where they walk, up where they run
Up where they stay all day in the sun
Wanderin' free - wish I could be
Part of that world!

What would I give if I could live out of these waters?
What would I pay to spend a day warm on the sand?
Bet'cha on land they understand
That they don't reprimand their daughters
Bright young women, sick of swimmin'
Ready to stand!

And ready to know what the people know
Ask 'em my questions and get some answers
What's a fire and why does it - what's the word?
Burn?

When's it my turn?
Wouldn't I love, love to explore that world up above???
Out of the sea...
Wish.......... I could be
Part of that..... world...

~ The wish of the Little Mermaid, Ariel...

If I Die Young

2010-11-27T09:22:00.000-08:00

Dear Readers,

I never thought that my holiday will be quite dreadful. I am more stressed out after the exam.

Funny, huh? But, it's true...

I just need some rest... some break from all this mess...

For the card and the hugs, thank you...

Signing off,
Dv

Enjoy If I Die Young by The Band Perry

btw, don't sink me in the river coz it's too cold...xD This song is my and my coursemates favorite songs...

Just sing it Out

2010-11-21T09:46:00.000-08:00

Dear Readers,

Sometimes, the singing reflects the ~~negative~~ emotions and the wishes of the singer. It is called "Sublimation" in Freudian theory, the transformation of negative emotions or instincts into positive actions, behavior, or emotion (Wikipedia, 2010).

I know it's quite impossible for me to transform it into a very positive and outstanding singing, but I feel like singing these songs...

Part of your World from The Little Mermaid, fond of it even more after watching the stories behind it by the Little Mermaid's author Hans Christian Anderson.

See it here: The little mermaid - Story behind the Story

Love this song, especially the lyrics, so uplifting! Journey to The Past from Anastasia was my theme song for the exam, and perhaps... will be my theme song for the next coming years until I finally find where I belong...

That's all.. Good nite, folks! Happy singing... =)

Btw, may you have a peaceful life! =)

Hi there

2010-11-16T10:44:00.001-08:00

...will upadate and chit chat here and there soon... =)

May you have a nice day! =)

Urgent!

2010-11-06T05:20:00.000-07:00

Dear Readers,

Please take a few minutes to check this out...

This is kandee's blog: kandee's

Here's Kristee on abc news 20/20: abc news 20/20

Her profile in carepages: profile

May she be well soon.. ='(

Study Smart

2010-10-28T04:54:00.001-07:00

Dear Readers,

I didn't get used to study smart.
Any idea how???

I value your feedback! Thank's! =)

Dream

2010-10-21T09:59:00.000-07:00

Me: do you enjoy the MBBS course?
N : Yes! Of course! It's my dream...

When you do what you like, something you're passionate about, your dream... It will make a difference.
I'm happy for this guy... He looks so happy doing all this stuff!

May you reach your dream!
I'm sure you can! =)

and thank's to you now this song starts worming in my head!

enjoy Breathe by Taylor Swift feat. Colbie Caillat! =)

Her name is Umi

2010-10-19T05:23:00.000-07:00

To begin with, I was very sick. The abdominal contraction and pain were gradually increasing, and I decided to withdraw from Monash for one day.

At the gate, I saw a taxi, but decided to walk, and It was a very wrong decision to make.

The 10 min leisure walk back home turned into a torture. I walked slowly and a bit out of balance all the way. The pain was too intense that I stopped at the bus stop, pavement, 2-3 times. I could feel my face was getting pale, sweating all over while my hands are getting colder. This is bad, and I felt a slight feeling of vomiting.

On the way back, I met 3 university students, maybe noticing I walked slowly, and passed by.

Then when I started to reach my limit, I stopped in the middle of the pavement near the junction. I didn't give a damn care anymore. I just needed to stop for a while. When I decided to move on, I noticed a guy, quite worrying about my pitiful condition, he stopped for a while and started to walk again, when he saw my determination to continue walking.

This time was very testing my endurance, the pain became more and more intense, my hands are getting colder and colder. I reached the apartment guard house. They asked me to show the resident card, but I just couldn't waste anymore energy to do that. Catching the signal, they let me in with questions of concerns, I just nodded, and walked away.

It still needed approximately 5 minutes to get to my room, and this time I really felt like vomiting, but I kept on reminding myself breathe devi, breathe.. you can't just faint here.. u're almost there..

I sat down at the lobby, this time, helpless.. and a janitor approached me. She asked me in malay, "little sister, are you okay?" I couldn't reply, the pain was so intense that I couldn't speak anymore. I just pointed my abdomen, and panting desperately. She escorted me to my unit, supporting my body, and grabbing my books.

I was truly grateful to have her. I reached my limit during that time. I just lay down on the sofa, feeling the tingling sensation all over my hands, feet, mouth. This was like last time, few years back. I've been in this stage before, even worse, I couldn't even move my hands. She massaged my hands, took some water, applied warm eucalyptus oil over my body. She said so I can feel warm.

She reminded me not to walk alone next time when I was sick, and hurried me to go to nearby clinic. I told her with lots of pauses between syllables that it was unexpected. I said sorry for disturbing her work. And I thanked her. She kept me accompanied for 30 mins I think. When she about to leave, I hugged her, and said thank you for one more time.

A glimpse of her appearance through my blurry teary sight, she wore black hijab, a typical muslim. A woman in her early thirties I supposed, with the typical asian woman's height. I could tell she's such a warm person. Being a maid, and a janitor, she still could tell me, "don't worry about money, just go to the clinic, money still can be gained, health is more important." She didn't even know me, but she offered help to the helpless. I was deeply touched and thanked her from the bottom of my heart.

At last, a woman who has a BEAUTIFUL HEART, to whom without her, I might have fainted in the lobby without notice, was Mrs. Umi. I wished her a good life and may God always keep an eye on her, protecting her always...

祝大家生日快乐！

2010-10-18T11:47:00.000-07:00

Dear Readers,

I've been celebrating three birthday parties in a row in two days! Can you imagine that? Haha!
Even though we are in the middle of exam study week, I made time for them because...
They are too precious not to be cherished...
They are friends in need, friends in deed...
They are part of my life...
because, it's simply them! =)

I love you all! =)))

Happy Birthday, Mama, cousin Adi, sis Yenny, Vera, Luciana Lucy, James, Amelia, Vincent, sis Silvi (later), to my cousins, bro Gun2, and Aan (later), and so many friends who're having birthday on this months that I cannot write one by one... HAPPY BIRTHDAY! May you be well and happy always! =)))

Love and Hugs,

Devi

Friday Night's Blue and so on...

2010-10-08T10:53:00.000-07:00

Week 12 is around the corner.. nope!! not around the corner.. is AT the corner!!!
exams are coloring our days now!!! =(((
Hey! What's wrong with the face!!! =))) That's better! =)

Friday Night's Blue.. hahha.. I wonder whether such term exists, but I know Christmas' Blue does.. Thank's to my psychology lectures.. xD Anyway, I must admit that I have this so-called symptoms of 'mild' depression, Friday Night's Blue.. I tend to feel low (emo... =P) whenever I finish my class on Friday without going anywhere to have some fun, like being with you're comfortable with, dearest ones, etc, spending quality time with them, watching movie together, having dinner, or just hanging out for a while... having a 'getaway' for a short while... =)))

Maybe It is because I get used to this kind of 'habit'. During my pre-U, especially sem 1, Jessica, Wendy, Tshui Ting, Lanita, Mike, Jay, 'always' do something fun on Friday nite, either watching movie, having dinner together somewhere, or even just chit-chatting around... anything... =)

Luckily tonight, YenYee, Su Ann, James, and several other friends we met on the way, Kevin, Max were around! We have dinner together at Sushi Zanmai. I must admit that I'm not a sushi lover, but I don't really mind the place! As long as everyone is comfortable with each other, and having dinner other than at Medan, Orange, White, etc.. (food stalls in the vicinity of our accommodation, seriously I've never been this fed up with the same food over and over again like this before!).. I'm okay! =)

Thank's for soothing my Friday Night's Blue, friends!! =))
I appreciate it a lot! =)))

Ahh... relationship between people is just quite a complicated thing to understand eh? You can never make everyone happy... (exhales...)

I can't wait for holiday on november!!! I plan to take singing class! I know, I'm not a gifted singer... but I'm really interested in broadway singings, disney singings, and so on.. where they put and stressed on emotion being expressed in the songs itself.. It feels so real, and breathtaking! =)

Lea Salonga, and Brad Kane, they are my favorites!! =))

Alrite2, Devi!!! You're not supposed to think about these kind of things now!!! Exams are in 4 days time!!! and the real Final exams are coming in 2 weeks time!!! You'd better get ready if you wanna enjoy your holiday well!! =)

Alrite, ciao people.. and hopefully my housemate and FRIENDS will be considerate enough to keep the unit, well my hearing radius, at least, quiet..=)
Good Night people! =) Appreciate your time!

Our Kitchen! =)

2010-10-01T11:03:00.000-07:00

Hi Readers!

I am so tempted to update this blog despite lots of readings piled up pleading me to read them. Hehe.. =P
But, let's call it a day and it's time to report an update, and plus! Amelia has posted up pictures from one of our lab sessions! I'll reveal you what's it looked like.. yeah.. the Pharmacist's Kitchen! =P

In this opportunity, I'll let you peep inside how we dispense capsules, and cream through extemporaneous preparation! Extemporaneous preparation refers to timely preparation of a drug product according to prescription, or drug formula. To put in an easier term, it's a kind of compounding process that we need to do, yeah! by hand! not readily manufactured by the drug company.)

Present you a pestle and a mortar! Using this, we mix the ingredients together bit by bit in good proportion and make sure that the drug is well mixed!

I love doing this, and it's pink! colouring your day! hahha.. xD

After all calculation (before mixing), dilution, weighing process, and of course mixing, the drug is transferred to the capsules and/or being wrapped by the wrapping paper.

me seriously wrapping the paper, they have certain ways on how to wrap it, like origami! =P

pardon me for my camera-conscious! =P

This is the empty 500 mg capsules, and it's quite a challenge for us to fill it for the first time!

Tips: use folded paper to aid transferring! so funny when we compared our first capsules to each other, some is a bit dented and broken (penyok.. is that how you call it in English?) Haha! and oh ya! we were so pissed off when the powdered drug falls out of the capsules when we tried to close the two halves of it!

and this is Amelia filling the capsule! She's so smart and fast so that she could have time snapping pictures around! and all these pictures go to her credit! Thank's darling! =)

Finally, finished ~~after 2 and a half hours~~!! =))) 2 in wrapped paper, and 3 in capsules as requested! =)

Oh man! I forgot to label! Then the patient needed to wait a little longer! Sorry! =(

In another lab session, we are asked to prepare cream and ointments! There are three types! On of it is for acne! salicylic acid and sulphur, just like shown in this preparation!

Whose hands are these?

Then using two spatulas mixing the ingredients bit by bit.

not as easy as it seems, at least as I thought. I'm officially the last to finish this lab session! =(

After that, weigh and fill it in appropriate container (amber bottle for light-sensitive formula, this one is a usual glass, not amber). Fill it nicely, and "knock, knock, knock" knock the container against a book, cloth, or whatever to give a nice compact look, just like this one!

Amelia's masterpiece

The other ointment uses White Soft Paraffin, and it's so damn oily!

It's very hard to fill it inside nicely >.< yeah, this one is mine!

Done! washing time! even washing is very difficult, because it is super oily!

Amelia and her creams! (see the right container, it's amber!)

Ta-Da! Now you know what we do in our so-called "kitchen"! =)))

Oh! we DO have lots of fun too! =D

swings

2010-09-29T06:17:00.000-07:00

"Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a combination of emotional, physical, psychological, and mood disturbances that occur after a woman's ovulation and typically ending with the onset of her menstrual. The most common mood-related symptoms are irritability, depression, crying, oversensitivity, and mood swings with alternating sadness and anger." (medicine.net)

I think I'd fallen to this Nocebo effect.

Comfort

2010-09-27T01:47:00.000-07:00

Dear Readers,

What can you offer to a friend, to your loved ones, or anyone... when they are in their weakest emotional state?

no need so much words to offer... no need so much advices and lectures to improve their conditions...

Simply your presence, hugs, and comfort, even in silence, will do much better...

Count on Me like One, Two, Three! =)

2010-09-17T11:31:00.000-07:00

Dear Readers,

Check out this song! A very relaxing yet "meaningful" song by Bruno Mars.

Thank's to a friend who share this song! ;)

Just an update, I come back to reality, and It feels good! =)
And I've just realized how helping others and doing good things may bring immediate good results! =)
Finally, exam is around the corner. May I gain my persistence back to study! =)
Ganbatte everyone! ^^

2010-09-11T06:39:00.000-07:00

Oi Devi!!!
Oh my God, what's happened to me?
I was reading my sister's blog for the past hour! I was singing, watching movie, etc!!
Oh no!!!

Holiday Mood!

2010-09-10T02:00:00.000-07:00

Dear Readers,

It's such a cool nice weather here.. =)
I don't know why.. My feelings are so uncomfortably cozy right now..
makes me feel so lazy to even start open my notes.. This is ~~bad~~.
Argh! No chance! No way! I won't say..
Haha, maybe it's just the holiday mood! ;)

PS. Currently Ming is in TarraBuddY 1'st camp. I hope he's enjoying it! =)

Life

2010-09-04T06:57:00.000-07:00

What will you do when you found out that your life is short?

sad of course.. but I'll look up to him.. and smile.. =)

Thank you Dr. Randy Pausch, may you be well and happy always wherever you are now.. Sadhu, sadhu, sadhu!

2010-08-29T02:17:00.000-07:00

Haih..... I'm just up to no good.. when I lose my passion and spirit... =(

feels like singing this song...

Semangat! =DDD Just be grateful Devi! =)))

Once upon a Dream

2010-08-20T05:09:00.000-07:00

Dear Readers,

It's been quite some time that I haven't had a good night sleep. Luckily, Friday is a day off of this week. Phew... '-_- planned to take a nap for a while at Thursday night, then did the reading, but ended up sleeping till quite late in the morning.. Wow! Sleeping felt so good! =D

Anyway, I met dr. W to discuss about some concept of solubility, talked about something else, came across to a topic which concern me, and all international students who apply for Pharmacy.

Besides all requirements, and accreditation it take to be able to be a registered pharmacist in Malaysia, here's the other requirement:

OH NO!!!! Married to a Malaysian?? and above all, 24 is sure a young age to be married! =(
Oh well, then I should try a contract marriage like Han Ji Eun and Lee Young Jae in Full House! hahaha.. xDDD

Then...

Arghhhh!!! How my imagination can go so random! xD

Sigh... I'm getting lazier.. while the incoming mid-test is drawing near...
Keep The Spirit High!!! (finger crossed!)

presentation accomplished!

2010-08-17T06:54:00.000-07:00

Currently, I'm in a weary state... =(

This morning I felt sick, but still bearable, a little bit dizzy, and heavy headed (there's such term?), and a little headache.. felt like vomiting before lunch, but luckily felt better after a big lunch! =)

I imposed myself with "mind over matter" theory, induced 'spirit' to myself and I hope to all around, because we're gonna perform an individual presentation which will carry 10% of our final assessment.

I'm quite satisfied with my presentation.. =) This time I present Hernia.

I have piles of readings and tasks to be done.. which made me become like this =(

but there's nothing can be done, let's start working and put this =) while doing it! Think of your future patients, devi! =)))

Happy working everyone! ^^

taken from: Enchanted

Dedicated to us.. =)

2010-08-15T07:00:00.000-07:00

Dear Readers,

especially my adorable sister,

Counting on our days...

"Happy Birthday, sister!!!!" =))

This song is dedicated for you, us, and all birthday girls and boys for this special two consecutive days on August! =)

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Happy Birthday!
I wish you love, kindness, joy, compassion, peace, wisdom grow in you!
May we always be grateful for all the time we have...
for every second is given to us...
to breath, to smile, to share, to learn, to appreciate, and to love...
Let us celebrate for another year, month, day, hour, minute, and second given to us...
just to live...

"cause to live means everything..."

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY! =)

Rejoice! =)

mumbles...

2010-08-14T10:05:00.000-07:00

Oh no!

I have more things to do more than I expected...

Btw, anyone has a pointer which beams red light? Can you lend me???

Good Nite! May you be well and happy always! =)

my eyes, please bare with me for a little longer...

sweet dream! =))))

2010-08-13T09:24:00.000-07:00

Hello Readers! =)

Last night, I had a dream which curved a smile at the moment I woke up! =)
I was never a fan of Wang Lee Hom before.. I was Jay Chou's!
but now.. I kinda like to hear his songs and look at.. yeah rite.. his face! =)))

We became friends in my dream!!! just because I asked for his autograph for the second time! hahaha!!! xD
So lucky! =)
Maybe it's a gift from God because on that day, I spared my time to teach my friends on some calculations in the midst of workloads! Haha.. xD

btw, this is his new movie and song! =) love the dramatic melody!

I'm gonna fall head over heels.. if I had a bf like him!
What can u ask for more??? He's good mannered, handsome, talented!!!, a songwriter, a singer, an actor, can play many instrumentals, romantic!, ~~rich~~ (I crossed it, okay?!), kind!, friendly!!
People, let's say together, "Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww...." =)))

this song is unique, simple, and sincere! =)

I don't know him actually.. but why I said he's romantic is because of this song which touches me the most..
EVERYTHING... =)

sorry cannot find the complete version... but mind you, the ending of the MV is quite weird..

I love the way he sings, "jiu gei ni everything.." emotionally.. just make ppl who listen to it melt...

Alrite, enough for LeeHom frenzy... gonna attempt reading now... =)

Good nite! =)

"ni de ai shi wo de EVERYTHING.. la la la..."

PS: Thank you God and my friends for giving me a chance to do good! =D Haha..

sound of heart

2010-08-07T12:39:00.000-07:00

the date-line is drawing near, yet I'm still slacking...

oh no.. think that i'm taking this too lightly... and joined the party...

I used to regret, but now... when I was sitting and recalling back what I've done before, during, and after that,

I have shared a little conversation, laughter, food, opinion, and companionship with my friends that I've treasured.

I am glad!

Pray for me everyone, may I have peace, cause peace makes the world go round in harmony! =)

It's 3.30 AM here...

Have a gud nite sleep everyone! =)

Here, share you a song!

my head is full of Vincent

2010-07-31T07:16:00.000-07:00

Wait!!!

Don't get me wrong.. He's not Vincent in my class, or bro. Vincent who I first met in TBY session. He's not also Vincent from my high school classmate.

He is a prominent Dutch painter, Vincent Van Gogh!
I'm trying my best to evaluate his personalities for my ~~upcoming~~ assignment.
If I interpret his personalities wrongly, please forgive me that I don't do much research on his biography and mysteries.
It's not that I don't want to make an investigation. But it's just that I don't have much time to be spent on it.
Sorry...

Anyway, If I finish the 2000 words essay, and you happen to read it, please bare in mind that it's just a tool for a student to apply her amateur skills on theory of personalities from her Psychology syllabus. Don't take it too seriously! search and investigate yourself about the truth behind his life!

Still got a long way process to write this essay. Onegaishimasu! =)

the wind

2010-07-27T08:34:00.000-07:00

Dear Readers,

Have you ever thought that life is just like the wind?

You don't really know where and when it will blow...

and when you realize, you're just in some place...

try to dwell or leave or stuck!

until the wind comes and take you somewhere else again and again.

Anyway, may the wind take you to somewhere safe and nice! where you can learn and do something worthwhile! =)
Ciao...

The thoughts are killing me

2010-07-25T06:10:00.000-07:00

Of course, it does not kill. It's just a term to express how one thought can exaggerate so much that you give up and are forced to believe it.

Pretty scary, huh?

But we always have a choice, just want to remind you and myself.

Sorry for the emo posts lately...

Out of their mind

2010-07-24T22:18:00.000-07:00

Dear Readers,

I feel quite irritated right now, was very irritated few days ago, and a week ago.

Some people who are out of their mind really exist!

Maybe they are ignorant about this because they are not told.

But at least messages of concern have been sent, and delivered to one of them.

"Helloooo, stay put OUT of this unit!!!"

and still, they nonchalantly laugh and enjoy themselves, I even cannot sense a slight tint of regret.

Some people who are out of their mind really exist!

PS. I wonder where their nerve of "bu hao yi si" go......

Vesak Parade 2554 BE

2010-07-23T06:45:00.000-07:00

Hi!! These are some pictures from Vesak Parade 2010, 2554 BE. I know it's very late.. but a promise is a promise! There you go! =)

After celebrating Vesak Day at SJBA in the morning, we continued to join Vesak Parade at night.

We gathered at Sunway University College by afternoon to go to KL where the parade would take place.

Look at this happy face! Everyone was so happy to be able to participate in this parade! =)

Make sure your DSLR is at her best!!!

Erm.. maybe need to adjust the ISO =P

We sang songs from Vesak songs to national songs! =)

Participants of Vesak Parade 2010, 2554 BE from Sunway College and its vicinity!

We took bus to KL, many activities in the bus! =) Ooo, Ooo, It was raining when we got to KL.

Here, Maha Vihara, Brickfield. This was where the Parade would commence.

One of the building there decorated by the arrangements of buddhist flags. =)

The pond right after we entered the gate.

This is the light with series of pictures telling the life of the Buddha. It would be turned on once in a while!

There was so crowded and many booths: oil lamp booths, students' creative works, blessings, t-shirts, and so on. All would be contributed as donation.

This was the flowers for offering, reflecting the impermanence of lives. Thus, may we live at the present moment. =)

Many people were praying. The incense reflecting the good moral conduct. =)

Blessings thread! May all of us be blessed!

Oh! many food stalls too! I bought this bread from Harrison's sunday school students' booth. They were so cute calling him, "teacher,teacher!" They love him!

The rain started to stop (correct???)

After sightseeing the temple, we waited outside and...

...of coure before the parade started, we needed...

food!!! dinner you could say. =P

the mochi was good! =)

It looks so delicious, Jane! =)

Meanwhile, pictures were continued to be taken all along!

"Once upon a time, there were 4 culprits and 2 cops. The 2 cops chased the 4 culprits over and over again!"

Nice shirt!

The street outside! Cool! Give you the aura of festival!

Good setting for Wing Chun pose! =D

Star Fingers!

Cendol No. 1!!!

The parade started! =) There were so many caravans carrying Buddha and Bodhisattva's statues! =)

The statues were so beautifully decorated! The monks were splashing water of blessings to the devotees. Water symbolizes purity, clarity, and calmness. =)

another caravans! =)

a closer look!

The statue of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva, or more familiarly by the name of Guan Yin, The Bodhisattva of Great Compassion.

The little monks were there too!

There were so many caravans. There are Mahayana styles, Tibetan styles, and so on

another statue of the Buddha.

This parade, like I said before in previous post started from Brickfield, Bukit Bintang, and made a round turn back to Brickfield.

Devotees along the sides of the streets.

It's getting dark. We started at around 6-7pm and ended at around 10pm.

The little monks.

The Youth Caravan. They played music, and sang along all the way. =D

This caravan carrying the newly born baby Siddhartha was so pretty with the lights.

Us - taking every chance in the crowd to snap picture!

the member of Sangha and devotees

The lotus candle dispels darkness.

symbolizes wisdom which dispels ignorance. =)

simple lantern, yet pretty! =)

the lantern made from recycled materials! Good idea!

Wenny with the lantern

Joining lanterns, nice one! =D

the light bands, ready!

the flag, ready too! At first we all didn't know what this flag represented, then the kind Uncle told us, it represented peace. ^^

everything's ready! off we go!

Happy Vesak everyone! ^^

We walked and walked...

Devotees ranging from young children, youth, adults, to senior citizens!

It was about 12 km in total! Wow, I felt bad because I was feeling tired easily compared to a grandma there. >.<

Another caravans, there were so many, and when we walked faster or slower, we could see other caravans further in front or at the back.

Hey, twin tower!

from other point of view...

Oh, this caravans carrying so many vegetables and animals, also planets (I guess), suggesting us to be kind to nature and be environmental friendly. =)

the crowd and people watching!

we stopped here to take some rest...

and snapped a jump shot!

I mean two jump shots.. =P

Then, we continued our journey and met this lion!

We were still full of spirit.. and energy!

stopped again to take several jump shots. Now, all together!

Practice first!

A-a-a, not all captured in time!

Yeah, that's what we are talking about! =D

Aarrgh.. tired already!

took a break at a bus stop. How sitting feels so good after a longggg walk.

Oh, correct! Planets!

The Great Compassion Bodhisattva

We stopped again.. under the moonlight! =)

evolution!

another evolution shot!

star jump + street fighter at the back!

watering the flowers... for fun!

Tour guide, "Oi, gather around!"

Extremely tired, especially the legs. We all are students lack of regular exercise! >.<

...almost there, the one turn back to the starting point of the parade...

Phew...

reached the picking up location back to sunway - see the smiling face of accomplishment! ^^

tired, but felt so good! =)

the whole gang! and I even met Jia Yi, my friend from China. I've never met her since graduating from pre-U. She was here with her family also! That day was her birthday too! What coincidences!

Fireworks!!! =)

Happy Vesak Day, everyone!

May you always be mindful and peaceful! and so may all beings too! ^^

PS. Special thanks to all pictures from Shinta, bro Haranto, and bro Jimmy!

Day 1

2010-07-19T08:57:00.000-07:00

This morning marked the first day of our journey of semester 2 Year 1 as BPharm students.

Uwwwahhhhh... It's going to be tough!! It looks like that my endurance and interests in this course are going to be put into test.

Well, who said that BPharm is an easy course? Then, devi it's your choice, you have to work harder than anyone else.
Gambatte devi! HUGS! ^^

Hey! wanna congratulate some friends who recently changed their status to in a relationship! so happy for them! ^^

I wonder when my time will come, but I hope it should be a good one! =)

Pray for me everyone for my sem 2!

with Love,
Devi

2010-06-30T09:13:00.000-07:00

Hi Readers,

think I fall in love again with my all time favorite korean drama, Full House! =)

and of course with the house!!! a dream house! =)

Have a nice day! and Happy Holiday! ^^

Taste of "LiL" Freedom =D

2010-06-22T04:52:00.000-07:00

Haaaaalllllllooooooo, everyone! =)

I finished my exam! Though the last paper ...... =.= dun mention it please...
and please remember the fact that when I say I can't it means I can't. When I say I'm doing quite well, it means that I'm doing 'quite' well, NOT extremely well.. so please dun be mistaken! *remembering that sometimes some people might interpret it wrongly* haha...

Anyway, I feel like jumping, singing, and dancing out of the feeling of Freedom of exam! Just like Taylor Swift did in her MV for You Belong with Me:

Right after exam, bunch of my classmates directly had lunch somewhere in Pyramid, then headed straight to RedBox, and Cheong Kay!!!! sang for 3 hours plus I think and celebrated Eunice's bday, yet there was some 'policy' incident with RedBox which made us pay more than we should. But then that day was too good to be spoiled by some extra cash! xD

we took 2 rooms! room 5

room 8

bday girl of the day! =)

Trio of Wu Yue Tian, nice guys! successfully made us shout out loud! =DDD

Next, after some of our friends bought some food for Barbecue which was very kind of them volunteering themselves to buy food without following us to sing karaoke. And Oh! need to give some token of APPRECIATION for some friends who's very into in organizing events for our class, starting from BBQ Party Nite, Trip to Redang Islands *i dun join.. ='(*, and many more to go I'm sure.. Do u know that all little or BIG efforts that u guys contributed have helped to unite and bond our camaraderie, and friendship which will be for our lifetime! =))) Really THANK YOU, guys! ^^ dun think u all read my blog.. but I've made my point! =)

sorry dun have pictures for this one, I didn't bring my camera, all pictures relied on pictures on facebook album and of coz.. google! =P

We headed on to have BBQ party nite at a park near Mun Li's house. It's a very nice wide green park with playground and suitable place to have BBQ party! =)
Funny thing is that it takes lonnnnnnnggg time for us to light up the fire starter to burn the charcoal, and this is when camping skills are put into test! and Jue Lee, and Kah Sing are very good at it! Thx to them! =DD

Hey! All of us wonder what kind of charcoal kah sing got for us, but then I managed to find one exactly like that one with google's help! ;)

After the burning charcoal is steady, all started preparing the food... by that time, I bet all, except some friends who had light dinner before this, were ssooo hungryyyy!!! hahaha.. =DDD
Like the feeling of everyone's coming together, working, enjoying, and laughing together! =)

Everyone had fun! Cleaning time! hahaha... Thx for everyone's contribution and presence! =) and for those of you who missed this event, there you go, I've just summarized for you as written above! =D guess that i have to start cleaning my room! =)

THAT'S ALL FOLKS! *LOL*

ENJOY YOUR HOLIDAY! =)

PS. now that you mention why so many girls and only 2 guys appear in the picture??? Well, I can provide 2 reasons for that; firstly not all people caught in the camera, and secondly, thought that I've told you that there are only 8 guys in our class out of 45 people??? xDDD

Pharmacy, Health, and Society 1 ... ONE!!! which means there are 2!!! TT

2010-06-17T11:54:00.000-07:00

Oh gosh.. PHS 1.......
This is the first time I guess when I really mean it when I say it..

"I just can't memorize these kind of things TGA, PBA, Victoria bla bla bla!"

HELP!!!

Happy Duan Wu Festival! =)

2010-06-16T09:57:00.000-07:00

So impressed with the new template designer!!! =)
Can't help myself to try it!
but so sorry.. the looks become somewhat messy, cause I haven't rearranged and designed everything yet!
and like the picture above? Just some random favorite picture! Nice eh? like entering into a secret garden! =)

I'm so blessed that everything is good and well.. =) One more exam paper to go...

Today is my Grandma's birthday, and my late Grandpa's 4th passing away anniversary. This year these events happen at the same day. My mom told me the day before that she bought "bakcang" because it's near Duan Wu Festival, the Dragon Boat Festival - a period of time when usually all chinese families have bakcang at home, and eat them together with all family members - and would bring it to the temple, read some prayers, and do sharing of merits for Akong, wishing wherever Akong is now, may he be well and happy always. =)

I remember how much I like to play with Akong. We played cards in which he was really good at it, played clenching fist where all of us, his grandchildren trying our best to get our hand out of his strong fist! =)))
Also, fried porridge!! special recipe from Akong! I remember his smiling face playing with slices of cucumbers that he cut, and put it in his forehead. I've learned that Akong took the end of the cucumber slice and rotated to the other cut surface area of the cucumber to remove the slime, and I still remember it until now.. =)

Deary Akong,
For all the good deeds that you have done,
For all the good things you have shared and passed on to us,
May it bring you a happy, secure, and peaceful life.
May you be well and happy, truly happy...
Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice..

Good Nite, all... promise myself to be more mindful! Gambatte! =)

Vesak Parade 2554 BE

2010-05-29T00:33:00.000-07:00

Wow! Yesterday was my first time joining Vesak Parade in Malaysia!
In fact, this is my first time joining a Vesak Parade!

Lighting up lanterns and cherished devotees! =)

It is so happening event in Malaysia! There are so many beautiful caravans carrying Buddha's and Bodhisattva's statues, monks giving blessings to all people all around, singing caravans, and many others!

one of the caravans! there are sooo many!

We walked for more or less 12 km!!! starting from Maha Vihara Temple, Brickfield at around 6-7pm until Bukit Bintang, then, make a round turn back to the temple at 10-11pm! There were so many people joining and seeing the parade from little kids, youngsters, adults, and senior citizens! =) admire their high spirits!

another one!

resting after hours of walking!

I'm sorry I cannot post all the pictures and the full story now! but I promise I will! =)

Again, Happy Vesak Day all! =)

Happy Vesak Day! =)

2010-05-27T10:59:00.000-07:00

By this Vesak Day,
May all of us be reminded by all good qualities that the Budhha had perfected,
and so inspire us to strive with diligence! =)

special thanks to Bro. Oh Teik Bin for the beautiful presentation! =)

May all of us be free from enmity and danger
May all of us be free from mental suffering
May all of us be free from physical suffering
May all of us take care ourselves happily

May all beings be well and happy always!

Excellent! Excellent! Excellent!

A Cinderella Story

2010-05-11T03:25:00.000-07:00

I screwed my naming of functional group of Nitrogen at quiz today... It really saps my mood to study benzene today... iiss.... T.T

I ended up craving for something tender, warm, and gentle moments of life like in the fairy tale.. browsing here and there to kill time... and... finally "A Cinderella Story", quite a few years back famous movie by Hillary Duff and Chad Michael Murray, popped out in my mind... and yes, I watched it all over again...

It feels so good after not watching such movie or I can say this particular movie after a long time..

Enjoy! =)

Oh God, hopefully i find my story before this coming August... (finger crossed...)

Just wanna say Hi!

2010-05-08T08:01:00.000-07:00

These weeks I have quite a row of good food! =)

Week 8
I had lunch at Zen Japanese Restaurant at Pyramid together with Ms. Woi, my adorable teacher, Noerma and my juniors I can say.. =P
We had fun reminiscing such good and fun memories pre-U life had offered us! ^^

Ms. Woi, Noerma, and I (sorry this is the only picture that i have... can't have pictures with the juniors)

do u believe that this is the first time i tried sashimi (the raw salmon)???

Week 9
Uncle and Auntie came to KL for one night and would continue their travel to Hong Kong the very next day. That night, we had dinner at Dragon-i, a fine Chinese restaurant at Pyramid (also at Pyramid... where else can we be at Sunway? =P)

and today I enjoy fruits that Uncle and Auntie bought for me, and vegetarian empek-empek (fish cake) - the specialty from one of my hometowns, Palembang! =) Thank's Mom..

oh yeah...

"Happy Mother's Day, all!"
"I LOVE YOU, MOM!"

"Thank You for everything..."

School Life

2010-04-17T23:33:00.000-07:00

We've just accomplished our first assignment, Oral Presentation. Each one of us is given one self cue card to be presented to lecturers and fellow friends.

The good thing is that.. we only present in front of 1 examiner and 8 other presenters.. Not bad! xD
Though, I felt ssssssoooooooooo nervous at first, never felt this nervous before. I was wondering that my skills are not as good as the others.. all my friends are so pro in their study also speech!! I felt so inferior... =(

BUT, during D-2 Day, I changed my mindset, "Devi, you are a professional speaker!!!! You sure can do it!!!" and also "Devi, for the sake of your listeners, tell them what they need to know about this disease." =)

btw, I'm doing Menopause... keep centering the audiences' attention by warning them, "u're going to get this FOR SURE!!"

And.... It turned out GREAT! I spoke confidently, I must admit I had my voice shaken a bit at first. and also I learned that some friends are also having difficulty to overcome nervous and public speaking. I wish i could give them support before they presented... some of them also are so fantastic! everyone was talking great bout them, wished could be there also to witness! =)

so relieved after the presentation! =)

here we go, posing!! =P

We've made it!!! Yeah!! =D

CONGRATS to all of us!! Cheers!! =)))

PS. Thank's to my housemate for selecting and lending all the outfits! Arigatou!! =) also for CIMP!! for letting me and all alumni gain more confidence in public speaking and slides arrangements full of creativity yet neat! =)))

Screaming Heart

2010-04-11T07:07:00.000-07:00

I feel so dull after not touching any studying material this week.

I am SHOCK!

I am worried

"I just don't know what to do... "

Devi is in the mood of love~ =)

2010-04-04T20:52:00.000-07:00

I feel so happy!
How love can bring so much beauty to all sentient beings' lives! =)
It's so amazing how a simple little care with LOVE can bring Soooo much Happiness to others and even to ourselves! =)

I would like to say thank you for everyone who teaches me how to love...
for everyone who loves me unconditionally, and conditionally also will do! =)
for everyone that gives me chances to practice loving-kindness...
for everyone that I simply love!
for the love as it is! =)

Also I would like to give a credit of appreciation to TarabuddY for their sessions about Love through out this semester! =) Long live to TarabuddY! =D

Tarabuddy's 4th Session March 2010: Love Appreciation

To end up my blogging activity today.... and starts doing my assignment (~~sigh~~), I would like to end it with this quotes:

True Love never fails...
for it is unconditional,
transcends all differences,
and brings peace both to givers, and acceptors, and even radiates to all compounds...
That is why....
true love never fails... =)

Are you Happy? Yes!

2010-03-28T08:08:00.000-07:00

I feel so happy today!
Realized that I am a successful and happy person could be... =)
I am very grateful...

Thank you to Brother Teoh who reminded me about this through his Dharma Talk.
Thank you to my parents and ancestors who pass down all conditions and lessons to me.
Thank you to all my teachers for guiding me all the way, keeping me safe.
Thank you to all my friends for their sincere supports and companions.
Thank you to all beings for their presence.
May my parents, ancestors, teachers, friends, brother Teoh, and all beings be well and happy always! Rejoice, Rejoice, Rejoice! =)

I never know what the future will bring, but for now, I'm not shy to put up my hand and say,

"Yes! I am happy." =)

2010-03-27T02:24:00.001-07:00

Deviiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii, do your assignment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Romeo, save me... la la la... =)

2010-03-21T02:40:00.000-07:00

Had a Mingle-Mingle with MUPhaS the other day...
I like it, especially the ~~chicken~~ Dance! =)))))

are you ready to dance? =D

Speaking about dance, I feel so 'fairy-tale' kinds of things running through my mind, so I present you 'Love Story' by Taylor Swift which keeps on worming in my brain... (please let it only have connotative meaning, I can't imagine if it's for real... xD) Have a good dance! =)

chit-chat

2010-03-17T00:55:00.000-07:00

I feel that I'm quite an annoying person recently...

study

2010-03-15T09:02:00.000-07:00

Devi encourages herself....

STUDY, YOU!!!!

It's easily done than said

2010-03-12T22:24:00.000-08:00

Ajahn Brahm said,

"It's easily done than said."

It's the new principle of life that I try to put into practice, especially when dealing with laborious work and assignments.

To be honest, I love lamenting about how hard and how difficult the tasks/lab-reports/essay/ given to me.

Scary but true, as I keep on blubbering of how hard and difficult they might be, the more hard and difficult it seems to be.

What an insight! Therefore, "It's easily done than said!" Just do it! =)

February - early March

2010-03-05T23:34:00.000-08:00

Finally the weekend come after the first week at Monash! =))))))))))))
Okay just summarized all the events here..... =D

CNY's Nite & CNY - Cooks, Treats and Sharing Nite! =)
It's too bad that I couldn't be with my family during CNY's eve and CNY day itself...but I must say that I had a pretty good time! =) Lucy and I were so eager to cook dinner ourself... =) We tried this and that... put this and that... and here you go some cookings that we made:

the healthy brown, red, and black rice! =)

Orak-arik with Oyster sauce: French beans + eggs

Lucy cooked this very well, just like at restaurants, the flavour was so keen on the tounge! =P

Vegetable soup with chicken stock

Oh! Don't forget the garnish! =)))

the famous iced markisa... Lucy's favourite! =)

some fruits: oranges from our boss, and bananas that we bought at Jusco =D

so Here are our big dinner! We ate untill we couldn't take them anymore...

Also, we went to IKEA with our boss, it's a very kind of him taking us around buying things, sharing with us... =) and the next day he took us to Thai-Thai Restaurant at Pyramid and treated us dinner! Thank you!!! =DD

We wished you a happy wedding to come!! =PPP

Sharing Nites with Lucy, because I didn't feel comfortable staying alone at my unit (coz everyone was away for CNY holiday), I stayed over nights at Lucy's room... =) We did share many things, about perspectives in life, parents, our study, Job prospectives, beliefs and faith, friendship, romances, family, and many other... =)
Thank you Lucy for really being there for me, until now... =) I'll always treasure it... ^^

16th-18th Feb 2010 - Penang trip, meeting the whole family! =)
Our family had a CNY trip to Singapore and Penang... Since, my visa was still in the process I only could join to Penang third on the third day of CNY... =)

A very well said and expressed by my sister, "It's always nice having family gathering. never mind the occassion; never mind the food; never mind the destinations; never even mind the journey; it's the being with each other - the kind of familiar warmth, comfort and care that never fails to make me feel much more secured and a little bit more carefree than usual. You know, like the way an old piece of blanket might do to your coldness."

Singapore, Bukit apa c lupa namany.... heheh... =P

Happy CNYtiger year!! =)

where cherry blossoms blooming everywhere...

and families from all generations gather together... =D

Kiong Hi, everyone! =)

Welcome to Penang... =)

what's there???

beautiful arts of nature... =)

and a happy family there... =)

a sample of a pre-wed picture! =P

a sample from a beauty magazine! xD

never missed out the shot of sandy feets picture! =D

guess who's the superhero?? xD

Awww.. just love this pict! =)))

nice glow! =)

I want to BREAK FREE!!!

yoga time! Tree Pose, dun mind the wrong stands! =P

another pose! =)))

imitating a professinal ballerina! =)

Violin in the Wind

Vesak Post Card May 2010:

"To avoid all evil; To do good; To purify one's mind; This is the teaching of all the Buddhas" Dhammapada, XIV, 5

Let's Dance!! =)

who's that guy???

two girls 'trying' to laugh 'naturally' =P

written on the sand

drawn on the sand

trying so hard not to lie on the sand...lift our body 2 cm above the sand

Penang Postcard!

kissing you, Mom! =)

like mother, like daughter...

going back...

Thank you, Miami Beach! =) May your tenderness and beauty warm all hearts! =)

at toy museum... =D

Mr. Spidey

Dragon Ball!

Pika Pi Pikachu!

Chuky scary as ever...

the kind Shrek!

the Batman

Go Go Power Ranger!

Awww... can't stand those eyes, Wall-E

Kung Fu Panda

Superman!

Heeeyaaaaa.....

Ohana means family, family means nobody gets left behind, or forgotten

The Coffee Tree

the reclining Buddha

Contemplation on Candles: just as candles' lit overcome darkness, may wisdom overcome ignorance.. =)

beautiful architecture of the temple...

inside the shrine hall

Penang Fried Kwe Tiao

Culinary Trip

Gong Xi Fa Chai, everyone! =)))

22nd-23rd Feb 2010 - the 1st 2 days of Orientation at Monash University Sunway Campus
Just like all orientation, there are registration, welcoming speeches, explanations bout the uni and its' facilities, and so on... I knew no one when I came, luckily I met Makarios, my junior at CIMP, he's doing engineering now... =) also Merlin taking biotechnology, Feilina, Peter taking business... =) and of course, I made new friends..
The next day, we were separated by the faculty. As the only international student from this faculty, I seriosly knew no one at the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Science... but luckily, I managed to get everyone's names, the 44 of them at our batch (except one name, I didn't knew) in a such quite short of time... the 'ke-po' side of me really came in hand! =)))

24th-26th Feb - The Transition Camp at Port Dickson
This Transition Camp is compulsary for all faculties under the School of Medicine and Health Sciences. MBBS (the medical students) made the majority of the participants of the camp. I think there were 10 groups of them in which 1 group can consist of up to 12-14 students... Pharmacy students are divided into 4 groups. While Psychology only 1 group I suppose...

The transition Camp was fun! We had telematch, jungle-trekking, many games, many talks, and performance nite too! =) Medicine students were awesome! =) also MUMEDS (Monash University Medicos Society) members and our seniors were so adorable! =P

P2 - James, Devi, Madeline, Amie, Kah Sing, Yen Yee, Kokiela, Syn Tiea, Amanda, Mathana, Wei Chern, our seniors: Zheng, Jo Anne, and Jeng Nee... =)

Smile guys!!! Say: "Pharmacyyyyy...." *Blitz* =)

27th Feb - Noerma's Farewell Outings... =)

We went to Genting Highland! =) It feels so nice to hang out togehter with friends after their absence for 1 semester!! =) I miss them so much!! =)))

Noerma moved out from Monash to an Islamic University at Gombak, quite a far away from sunway... also Lucy moved from Monash to Taylor's... so we decided to have a one-day out together! =)

Here's some my favorite pictures of us from all favorite pictures! =)

meet up at Pyarmid

at rapid KL to KL Sentral meet up with Noerma

buses full! so we went to Putra Terminal and took taxi... It was so fun! We sang and clapped hands on the way to the hill... Mr. Driver also sang along! =)

arrived at Genting Highland

we were welcome with beautiful CNY decoration! =D

GBF: Girls Before Flowers xD

waiting for the bumper boat! =D heh? where're Dicky and Gradi?? hehhe... =P

thx for the shot! we did have fun! sorry cannot find the others' photos in safety suit!

Go get the back seats!! =)

lunch at Marrybrown's counter

Performances! =)

deciding next rides we'll go for

finally next ride: Go Kart! I must admit, I did have fun here... especially when passing other cars, I was so thrilled!!! =DDD

you can guess what's ride next, right?? =P

waiting for the Ferris Wheel, I love this picture's angle! =D Nice Shot Noerma!

first group! sorry cannot find the pictures of all of you =(

love this pict best!! everyone is smiling! =)

second group! =) Thx William for all the shots!

nice lighting, Billy! =)

the **** family: started from right to left: Gradi (1st bro), Billy (2nd bro), Noerma (1st sista), Devi (2nd sista), Lucy (3rd sista), Dicky (6th lil' bro), William (7th lil' bro) =DDD

Farewell Gift to Noerma! Special thank's to Gradi for editting the picture, Lucy for helping deciding the frame, and for all the comments from all of you! =)

I really wish could uploaded noerma's expression receiving the gift, but i just can't find them! TT

"sayonara, sayonara, sampai berjumpa pula..." Thx for the fun ride back home, Pakcik! =)

then all of us headed back to Bandar Sunway... =D

5th March 2010 - Gradi's 18th Birthday

Yesterday was Gradi's 18th birthday! We celebrated together... too bad, noerma couldn't join us... =(

Anyway, Happy Birthday, Gradi! =) May you be well and happy alwasy! =) Have a blessed birthday! =D

the birthday cake

can't stop giggling remembering his blushed face when we sang "Happy Birthday to you!"

Nite's invitation

"Happy Birthday, the first brother!"

That's the events!!! quite a lot e??? =))) From now on, I suspect that I'm going to be busy and will not have time for any recent updates! Till the new updates, see you.... =) May you be well and happy alwasys! =)

-The End-

...

for now xD

Nina, the smart cutie! =))))))

2010-02-14T21:38:00.000-08:00

Nina is a very adorable daughter!!!! =)))))))))
Her father is a Californian, and her mother is Japanese...
It's very cute the way she can speak and understand Japanese and English very well, plus her cute manners!
Oh my God! She's just so sweet! =)
This is one of my favorite video! =)

The Truth???

2010-02-13T09:27:00.000-08:00

Just known about a 'Singaporean Pastor' issue from my sister and checked it out at you tube...

It's pretty sad knowing that nowadays most people tend to judge and impose their ideas about the Truth, without knowing that the Truth, the Truth itself , is unbiased, peaceful, transcends all differences, and it's simply the Truth...

Regarding this, I wanna share one of our Teacher's quotes and advices which are written in this beautiful Sutta:

Kalama Sutta

Do not simply believe what you hear just because you have heard it for a long time.

Do not follow tradition blindly merely because it has been practised in that way for many generations.

Do not be quick to listen to rumours

Do not confirm anything just because it agrees with your scriptures.

Do not foolishly make assumptions.

Do not abruptly draw conclusions by what you see and hear.

Do not be fooled by outward appearances.

Do not hold on tightly to any view or idea just because you are comfortable with it.

Do not accept as fact anything that you yourself find to be logical.

Do not be convinced of anything out of respect and deference to your spiritual teachers.

You should go beyond opinion and belief. You can rightly reject anything which when accepted, practised and perfected leads to more aversion, more craving and more delusion. They are not beneficial and are to be avoided.

Conversely, you can rightly accept anything which when accepted, practised and perfected leads to unconditional love, contentment and wisdom. These things allow you time and space to develop a happy and peaceful mind.

This should be our criteria on what is and what is not the truth, on what should be and what should not be the spritual practice.

The Buddha

May this advice help us to find out what is the true Truth... =)

May there be no more fighting, destructive debates, violence, chaos, etc. due to ideas about the Truth...

but instead may we shall keep on striving to realize the true Truth and become fully enlightened or whatsoever people name it.

The most important thing for a Truth seeker is that he or she be in complete harmony with the Truth itself...

The Lunch Box

2010-02-11T04:08:00.000-08:00

Being a waitress is quite fun! You've got to see many customers!
Some are very easy to please, while some needs something extra to be pleased...
Some are very friendly and kind, making your life much much easier...
Some are very demanding and testing your human skills...

Working for others requires you to be able to do everything and be very good at it...
Working together trains you to be alert of what you can do to help the team...
Working with people makes you have a gentle heart yet not fragile...
Working in a certain job teaches you that you need the passion all along...

Thank's to The Lunch Box for giving me a chance to experience being a part-time worker, to learn many things and trusting me from the very first day I was employed...

http://www.thelunchbox-malaysia.com/

New Hair

2010-02-06T01:38:00.000-08:00

This is it!!! This is my new hair for CNY! haha, not really for CNY, well just for a new look! =)

PS. Thank you guys for all suggestions and encouragement! =)
and also thank's to Picasa for making the picture looks nicer! xD

讓愛傳出去 (Rang Ai Chuan Chu Qu)

2010-01-22T07:18:00.000-08:00

This beautiful song is the OST of one of Da Ai TV's drama, Menebar Benih Kasih (Rang Ai Chuan Chu Qu) which means: Let Love Spread Far and Wide.
So, let's spread loving kindness far and wide...
Gan en... =)

Rang Ai Chuan Chu Qu: (Let Love Spread Far and Wide)

ai shi kan bu jian de yu yan
love is the language that cannot be seen

ai shi mo bu dao de gan jue
love is the feelings that cannot be touched

ai shi wo men xiao xiao de xin yuan
love is our little wish

xi wang ni ping an kuai le yong yuan
hoping you be well and happy always

ai shi yang zhe tou de xi yue
love is the joy of being able to keep our head up high

ai shi shuo bu chu de gan xie
love is the gratitude that cannot be told

ai shi mei tian duo fu chu yi dian dian
love is a lot of little givings every day

shuang shou he shi bu zai hu kao yan
holding each other's hands no matter what ordeals may come

Reff:
Rang ai chuan chu qu
Let love spread far and wide

ta xiang yang guang wen nuan wo he ni
it's like the sunshine warm you and me

bu guan you duo yao yuan
no matter how far it may get

zong you dao de na yi tian
it will reach there someday

Rang ai chuan chu qu
Let love spread far and wide

na qian fang man man ren sheng lu
in the uncertain long roads of life

you ni de zhu fu
with your blessings

mei you guo bu qu de ku
there is no hardship that cannot be overcomed

Repeat Reff

wu~ wu~
you ni de zhu fu
with your blessings

mei you guo bu qu de ku
there is no hardship that cannot be overcomed

rang ai chuan chu qu~
let love spread far and wide~

Special thanks to:

Adi Sutanto (found this song from his blog... http://www.liriklagumandarin.com/2008/06/rang-ai-chuan-chu-qu.html you can see the mandarin character, youtube videos, and the pinyun of this song from his blog)

Power for helping me translating the song and revising the translation...

Uncle Eddie for helping us translating some idioms...

and of course for Da Ai TV, the singers, the song composers, actors, actresses, Zhu Yi De shi xiong and Lin Yu Yun shi jie for their inspiring life story, and of course to all who had contributed their effort to spread loving kindness far and wide... =) Gan en... =)

PS. Gan en means a grateful thank you.. =D

Please correct me if i'm wrong.. my mandarin is very limited...

Thank you! =)

Nodame Cantabile

2010-01-21T21:01:00.000-08:00

Over time, people's memories,

...tend to bind people's hearts.

But people's hearts...

Just watched Nodame Cantabile, an Anime series recommended by my brother and lots of friends...
It has an interesting prologue which ends hanging as written above.

Mainly this Anime is about music, the struggling of music university students towards their dreams, reality, future, hardwork, ordeal, friendship, etc. A very funny and musical series! =) nice one...

Besides music, this film also show the viewers how memories have a significant impacts in our lives whether it is good or bad. Memories may cause a serious trauma, inexplicable behaviors, phobias, even shape one's personality without one's being aware about the causes... Pretty scary, huh?

Believe it or not, It happened or is happening to all of us, though it can be very slight and gentle... Our experience is leaving scars and prints on our hearts, moulding whatsoever feelings and responses, like a time-bomb awaiting to explode... However, through Nodame Cantabile, the writer wants to remind us that everything still can change, no matter what phobias, trauma or weird behaviors one has... Still, everything can change... =)

Over time, people's memories,

...tend to bind people's hearts.

But people's hearts...
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But people's hearts...

...through meetings with other people,

can cast off...

those shackles.

[THE END]

Thinking 'bout new hair...

2010-01-14T00:50:00.000-08:00

I'm thinking of having a new hair-cut before starting my uni life...
but currently, I don't know which hair style suits me best...
be it suits my personality and necessity...
and advice?

I was thinking to have my hair cut this short... guess it will be a new fresher look...

... or maybe leave it a bit longer like this?

I'll always wanna have this kind of bob hair style... dunno whether it will suit my face..

...or just leave it long like this?

...any idea???

CurCol

2010-01-12T20:52:00.000-08:00

wanna go to KL so bad.........

at least i have something fun to do there........

my mood swings me pretty badly.........

but thank's to some soothing classical music that cools me down.......

and to the presence of some friends.....

Aaarghh... I'm wasting my time.....

All these lamenting things do not really matter, really..........

I just need...........

something passionate to do............

Cousins Gathering 2009

2010-01-08T08:59:00.000-08:00

From the left: Sebastian Jiang (3rd child), Merry Kwa (Er Jie), Angita Jiang (Da Jie), Yulia Kwa (Da Jie), Ama, Gunawan Kwa, Devi Jiang (Er Jie), Ferawati Kwa (3rd child), Aditya Kwa (not in the pict, too bad he couldn't come) and Andri Kwa

Our Family wishes you, "Happy New Year 2010! May this year bring peace within ourselves, and to the world!" =)

Thank You

2009-12-15T19:06:00.000-08:00

Hey! Our family house's 3-year tenancy is over! Time sure travels fast...
Well, it also means that it's been 3.5 years I've moved over to Medan...
Reminiscing about the ordeal of moving during the first days, I really must say thanks to everybody of course, to Buddhas, Bodhisatvas, and to these several people:

Junmico, for waking me up every morning through his sms full of support.
my sister, for giving me her full support.
my father, for making everything easy for me (thank's Dad...).
my mother, for her prayers and comfort that everything's gonna be alright.
Leng2, for connecting me with people.
Guang Liang, for all his sentimental songs being played every morning for Daddy and me.
Mr. Narno, for being a trustworthy driver.
Mr. Franky, for being the best English teacher.
my brother, for being brave and self-reliant.
Mr. Ign Djony, for caring my education.
Power, for accompanying me seize upon the days.
Reiska, for being my first best friend at my brand new school and evironment.
Mr. Jumpa, for being passionate mathematics teacher.
and all my friends and relatives that I cannot mention one by one;Yandi, Angel, Tiffany, Mervi, Lucy, Erwin, Bro Yohanes, Phoebe, sis Fang2, Bella,all dedicated teachers, C Winni's loveable pets: Dodo, and Chiko for always greeting me cheerfully..., ...., ...., ...., etc.., and all beings... =)

Thank you very much for being with me getting through the tough days. I know these tough days might be nothing compared to all tough days of the world... but to a vulnerable girl, a 16 year-old Devi who had never felt loneliness before, it means a lot...

Thank you...
I do appreciate for everyone's kindness and hospitality...
I thank you from the bottom of my heart...

Tears From Polaris~

2009-12-09T18:53:00.000-08:00

Recently, C Silvi, Rizky, and I listen to this song frequently... Started from C Silvi watching the film Smiling Pasta, years ago I guess, then Rizky also watched it... and for me... I just enjoy the Original Soundtrack! =)

Well, I don't really find the connection between the MV and the lyrics... but well it's a nice song... =)

Can't wait for the Holiiiiidaaaayyyy~~~~~~~

2009-12-08T22:05:00.000-08:00

Currently...

...waiting for my cousins coming back to Palembang on 19th and 21st December...
...waiting for my brother coming back to Palembang also on Christmas Day...
...waiting for confirmation from my sister, and another two cousins to visit Palembang...
...looking forward to Friday, shopping day with Lucy, and Tiffany...
...looking forward to my tutoring day-off...
...looking forward to Angel's, Leng2's, and Power's arrival...
...looking forward to cousins' gathering... hohoho...
...looking forward to 2nd January 2010, going back to Medan, preparing everything to KL
...looking forward to pre-sem outings at KL at the end of February...

It's gonna be fun~ hohohoho... =)

Peace within Ourselves

2009-11-30T21:11:00.000-08:00

When I see someone angry,
instead of becoming irritated and angry, too...
I become compassionate...
for the man who's angry is hurt inside and not at ease...
A peaceful man can never be angry...

adopted from The Wisdom of Silence by Achan Brahm

It is true... contemplating about it, I become angry easily when I have a lot of work to do, too busy with all my stuff, and finally become under pressure and stressed out (even sometimes without realizing it...). However, when I'm 'okay' with myself, I become more capable, and spacious... I start to be able to listen to someone's angry mumbling without ,too, following him being angry...

No wonder that some people say if we hope peace to prevail on Earth, first, we need to cultivate peace within ourselves.

This is one of six calligraphies done by Thich Naht Han... =)

Therefore...Let's do our best to cultivate peace within ourselves! for our own sake, and also for the sake of all sentient beings and the entire universe!... n_n Gambatte! =)

Separated ~ Usher

2009-11-30T19:52:00.000-08:00

Yesterday, a student played this song...
I've known this song quite a long time ago, but never really paid attention to it...
Thank's to a friend of mine who showed me this slideshow from youtube... =)

Ms. Woi

2009-11-28T03:30:00.000-08:00

Ms. Woi is leaving CIMP forever.... ='(

She will move somewhere... I'm not sure... somewhere in Johor Baru...
I wish I could meet her once again before I start my uni life...

Ms. Woi and I @ the CIMP graduation 2009 technical meeting

Few days ago, before knowing that Ms. Woi is moving out, I thought of her...
By doing, you'll know something better and this is what I felt and it makes me admire Ms. Woi even more.

Now that I am a tutor, there are times that I showed "I'm tired! Please, I'm not in mood now" -expression to my students who asked for my help in my recess time... Even, there is one time, after my last, the latest class of the day, at about 7.30pm, not only did I show the sort of expression, but also, "Dear, why d'ya ask me now? I can't think clearly at about this time..." slipped through my nonchalant mouth...
*Honestly, I really couldn't think so clear that time, even before that time because my mind was not very peaceful, and this is not the student's fault! so sorryy my dear...*

After several days, I contemplated about what I had done, and suddenly the reminiscene of Ms. Woi and I discussing the daily homework together popped up in my mind.
Almost everyday, after class, starting from the first day of MCV4U-Calculus and Vectors class, I took her recess time to discuss about my doubts about the subject, or even just to ask for her advice and chat about the things which I believe are no more important and enjoyable than her rest!
Awwwwwwww... now, come to think of it, I feel like crying... Thank you... Miss Woi!!!!!! I could never make it that well in CIMP without you.... ='(

Now, I'm still a tutor until the end of 2009 sem... With all my spirit and enthusiasm, I'll still give my best and teach all my students whom I really thankful that they have faith in me... =)
And, plus... one more thing, I'll do my best to follow Ms. Woi's example being a teacher wholeheartedly, not only teach, but do all the best that she can and try to complete the circle of love and respect between teachers and students... =)

Ms. Woi, I wish you happiness and luck! =)
I'm perfectly sure that you'll do well wherever you are...
Once again, I... thank you... from the bottom of my heart...

Daily Reflections

2009-11-23T22:03:00.000-08:00

People are always changing-
how can anyone be yours to have and hold forever?

We can only love in the moment.
We can only "seize" the moment.

But do not be misled...
this moment is also not for you to have and hold forever.
It slips through your hands
like sand falling through clasped hands.

If the passing is going to happen whether you like it or not,
why not learn to enjoy it?
Enjoy change,
learn to be one with change.
Enjoy love in the moment.

Cited from The Daily Enlightenment 1 - Reflections for Practising Buddhists

PS. In this book, I've found several information from Bro. Shen Shi'an (TDEditor) for all who are interested in reading The Daily Enlightenment's reflections.. =)
To subscirbe, you can email to tde@TheDailyEnlightenment.com,
or you can visit the archive at www.TheDailyEnlightenment.com...

May all of us be well and happy! =)
May all beings be well and happpy too! =)
Rejoice, Rejoice, Rejoice! =)

Follow up stories about the Fruit Sandwich Cake

2009-11-22T19:22:00.000-08:00

These are several pictures taken on 17th November 2009 @ Bukit Batok Residence, Singapore... Well, you can tell yourselves the stories behind it... =)

Happy Birthday, ko David! May you be well and happy always! =)
Sadhu, Sadhu, Sadhu! ^^

The Emblem of Friendship

2009-11-06T21:00:00.000-08:00

Just got this cute dolphin plush-toy from a Kalyana mitta of mine, Phoebe... =)

Thank you so much! and moreover, thank you for our friendship! I'll treasure it in the best way I can... :) Devi and Phoebe, may our friendship lasts... =) May the Triple Gems always guide your paths! May Buddha bless all sentient beings too! =)

"Dear Friend, Dear Friend,"
"Let me tell you how I feel,"
"You have given me such treasure,"
"I love you so... I love you so..."

~Song from Plumvillage Album~

"You, my trusted friend,"
"I'll walk with you 'till the end"
"On the path of freedom"
"Now and again"
"My happy beautiful friend,"
"I'll hold your hand in us we can depend..."
"Kalyana Mitra, please take care of me"
"We somehow share the same destiny"
"Kalyana Mitra, I'll take care of you"
"Beautiful friend, I truly love you..."

~My Beautiful Friend by i.gemz~

dv I vb

Sadhu...Sadhu...Sadhu... (Rejoice 3x!) =D

Fruit Sandwich Cake

2009-11-05T03:13:00.000-08:00

My sister's boyfriend's birthday is drawing near. And what I admire and adore from this couple is that they always try their best to spend their times in some (many I guess... isn't that so sweet?? Aawwhh...*squeal*) special ways together whenever they have events to commemorate. =)

Learning that David dislikes sweet foods, this time, my sister prepares a handmade card and plans to make him sandwiches with his favorite half-boiled eggs. Speaking about sandwiches, I directly suggest her to make him a fruit sandwich cake instead, which I've read (and somehow wish to prepare it for a special bf later some time in my life... GG!!!... =P) from Delicious! - a comic by Yui Ayumi & Miyuki Kobayashi.

Okay, giving you a hint, Fruit Sandwich Cake is actually sandwich spread with whip cream all over its suraface area and inside filled with various pieces of well-cut fruits. Unlike the normal sandwiches, this fruit cake sandwich has piles of 6 or more bread/toast slices. So, it's a tall sandwich filled with fruit! =D

Here is the illustration of the sandwich:

Isn't that tantalizing??? Yummy! :D

Oh well, my sister asked me to try out the recipe that I've copied from the comic, and with very limited ingredients that I have... I... somehow... try it out... so, sister... wanna know how it turns out?? Just read out my blog! =D

Okay, I made it into like this:

But wait! I believe that yours is gonna be more attractive and tempting! This is because I ONLY prepare 3 slices, and I DON'T have any whip cream, and I ONLY have apples and papaya...

As the substitute of the whip cream, I use blue band margarine and let caster sugar spread and stick on the margarine layer.
And, I don't think I can finish all the 6 slices! that's why I only prepare 3 slices!
Also, too bad that the sandwich only filled with two kinds of fruit, with many colourful fruits! It will be more eye-catching! and of course tounge-catching! LOL! :D

Conclusions and Advices after trying this out:

Jie, if u don't wish to use thick whip cream to cover all the cake (it means that you still can see the sandwich, the surface of the bread slices), do cut more or less 3-5 mm (not too wide like in the pict) from the edge of each sides of the sandwich because it's much nicer to see the layers of colourful fruits instead of the plain bread slices.
But, if u choose to cover all the sandwich with whip cream... Do keep it a secret that it's actually a sandwich! Decorate it with cherry, chocolate chips, almonds (I think almonds or other types of nuts will do since he does not like sweets), sunflower seeds, crumbled cookies like oreo or anything that usually sit nicely on a birthday cake. While spreading the cream, spread it thick and naturally not too orderly, so it will blend with the nuts nicely. Do prepare candles! and wait until he cuts for the first cake (or maybe you should do it for him cause it's quite a fragile cake, use moist sharp knife!), he'll be surprised that it's no ordinary cake! It's fruit sandwich cake specially made by you, especially for him! =))))) Aaawwhh... co cuit.... :D ROTFL!
Do put it in the fridge for at least 30 mins before serving! There's no things worse than serving a fresh Fruit Sandwich Cake with NOT-fresh fruits inside it! And hey, it taste good! when it's cool! The fruits feel so fresh, and the cool sensation prevents the sweet whip cream causing you to become satiated and stuffed!
Don't cut the fruit too thin! you won't be able to taste it to the fullest! Well, not too thin, not too thick, just right. Maybe it's about 3mm thick?? or if you wanna make the cake looks taller, maybe 5mm thick? but when you arrange the fruits, arrange it in a packed position so that when you cut it, the sandwich won't tilt due to large-spacious holes between the fruits! Ooopps! :P
Try choosing fruits with different kinds of texture and taste. Like the soft watery papaya, and crispy sour apples combine very well. Or else, just choose his favorite fruit! and I think, do include watery type of fruit maybe like kiwi, etc. because moisture in a cake plays important role in indulging your appetite! and the best is, when the watery fruit is served cool, you will get the best freshness out of fruits! =D
About the bread, I'm not sure about using toast, because it will be difficult to cut it (I haven't tried it but it seems to be so...). If you insist on using the toast, maybe not too crispy and hard, just a light toast just to get the tasty colour! :D

Well, this is it! Fruit Sandwich Cake ala Chef Devi! (imitating Chef Farrah Queen... Kikiki... evil laugh... ;D)

~Good Luck! :)))))))))))))))))))) I'm waiting for the follow-up stories! :D~

Missing You

2009-10-30T01:16:00.000-07:00

Missing You

In the middle of the night
when all melancholy feelings begin to rise

There's silence Duo from a Windancer...

I remember you
when Pastorale from Song of a Secret Garden vibrates through the air

Your favorite classical music...

Like an old-opened diary
Our memories flow like a Serenade to Spring

Do you remember the Steps...?

The innocent Hymn to Hope which sometimes may end up In Our Tears
hoping it remember The Promise it made

...of The Rap in the Celebration?

I may be a Dreamcatcher
but you are my Dawn of a New Century

Could it be the Poeme of Moving that they're trying to say...?

The mist of the rain
flowing gently like Elan in the Chaconne story

...Passacaglia to Sigma...

Sona, is it just a sonnet or sonata?
Always, You Raise Me Up with all Earthsongs you know

and here - I blow a brand new breeze of missing you - only - for you...

29 Oct 2009

*this prose or u can say a poetry was inspired by all (I hope) songs from the Artists of "Secret Garden". These instrumental songs are very well played! For classical music lovers, I think it's a good thing to listen to. Though, I don't know the genre of these music. Sorry... :( Btw, the missing you part?? I don't know, the idea just popped up when I hear the music.. =P LoL*

Falling in Love with Classical Music

2009-10-30T01:12:00.000-07:00

Listening to Chaconne by Vitali right now...
just realized how 'sugoi' it is... :)
I wanna play violin like that someday...
but the most important thing, I want to play music to enjoy it and make people enjoy 'the gift of music'! :D

Chaconne,
its dramatic melodies,
changed to be a very smooth tones of silent night, gentle dip of water,
telling a story of its own

Falling in love with classical music?
I guess it's not that bad..
just realized that classical music is like the other music which tells tales,
but it's just on its own way of..

variations... surprises... gentleness...singing tunes ...
just love how it is... :)

A note from my notepad.. I suppose it was written some time on 04th September 2009

My mother said...

2009-10-24T00:06:00.000-07:00

My mother said,

"...be strong, yet gentle..."

"...be a doctor who can play piano!"

"...be quick as the brief wind yet careful as the consummate architect..."

"...be shrewd, yet kind..."

"...share the Dharma to others, practice the Dharma ourselves..."

"...gather lots of money, give lots of money..."

"...ask for the hard ways so that it will give you smooth way in the future..."

"...dream and work hard for it..."

"...expect more from ourselves than from others..."

"...dealing with people: befriend to all, forgive, and let go..."

"...when working for others, give the best..."

.
.
.
many more

"...be someone who can sit on BMW and also public buses..." :P

Books and Classes

2009-10-16T01:52:00.000-07:00

I've just got this book from ii Ling2, my mother's friend...

The Miracle of Enzyme by Dr. Hiromi Shinya, very worth reading for they who long for long-healthy life! :)

Even though, I haven't read and devoured the whole pages of this book, I'll make sure that I'll do.

Just wanna share 'bout several classes that I'm in charge..
chem 1n5 : the students are just so sweetttttttt...... :D When I told them that I wudn't be teaching them again, they texted me 'farewell msg' ... Thank you dear... :D
P.S. in fact, I'll be teaching u again! :D

chem 2n5a: this is the most quiet class, and I can get such a serious atmosphere that I need. I love teaching this class, because it's very in order.. :D

chem 2n5b: I must say that this all-girl class is quite noisy, so the material needed to be explained is quite far behind. However, I'll do my best! :D

IELTS g1: So far, this class is my favorite among all other IELTS classes. It looked like that they enjoyed Insomnia by Craig David! And one of the students is so cute!!!!!! :D Tiffany knows who... hahaha... but over all these people are fun! :D Love this class! :D

IELTS g3: This is the toughest class, because it's the biggest class! Actually, I must say sorry to this class. "I'm sorry... " This is the first class for every materials that I teach, in other words, a very fresh and new experience. And because of that the teaching style is quite awkward sometimes... I'm so sorry guys... but thank you very much for trusting me... I'll do my very best then. Oh ya, in this class there's a guy who looks like William! Ah, they just give the same atm! :D

IELTS g4: Last class but no least... This class is all-boy class. My senior said that they were naughty boys.. but they've done pretty well. This class is enjoyable for such a small class. :D

I'm sorry, I must be off now.. gotta teach 1n5 in 2 mins...

2009-10-09T02:13:00.000-07:00

Hello.. just wanna tell you that

...there are a lot of things that I want to write...
... but once I sat in front of the PC...

...I simply don't know what to write...
...Sometimes, I consider it's very unnecessary thing to tell...
...Sometimes, I think 'the desire' to brag the things in my mind has just gone away...
...Sometimes, maybe it's I who are too lazy to organize this train of thoughts into words...

...anyway, what do you think?...

Another skeptical mind of me

Gan en...

2009-09-11T01:54:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, all teachers and staff were gathering to have all-together-break-fasting dinner, and also in this opportunity, we celebrated Trevina's 8th birthday together! :) She was so cute wearing all-white dress with artificial yellow flowers sewed to the squared-neck design. Audry wore dark pink dress. They both wore butterfly wings, and they carried a fairy sticks! :)

Thank you, Trevin, for the first-cakes! :) I'm so pleased! :) Yeah, now I'm Yours by Jason Mraz is being played in this internet cafe! :D and wait, I met one of the IELTs students here! Oh no! My image as a teacher... :( hahah.. the student is called Farandy. He has a very good English! I'm sure he is better than me. And from what I heard from his juniors, he is in the chemistry Olympiad! Wow, so cool! :D ahhahahahah, I wish I was 2 years younger.. hahahah.. jk...

Ooops, my time is almost up...gotta teach in 10 minutes later... Ciao! :D
Oh ya, don't forget to be grateful everytime! Thank's to Master Cheng Yen who always reminds me to be grateful.
May all beings and the universe be happy and well! :D Gan en... :)

Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows

2009-09-08T03:42:00.000-07:00

Have just read Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows except for the last 3 pages. It was awesome! Just can't stop reading it...

The other day, as I had promised to Trevina, the smart cute little girl, I brought my violin to show to her and her little sister, Audry. They were so curious to touch and play it. They were so adorable.

Anyway, the teaching activities are going well, even met some old friends there. I hope I can be a good teacher. :D

May all beings be happy.. :)

2009-09-07T04:28:00.000-07:00

Happiness is Here and Now

Happiness is here and now,
I have dropped my worries.
Nowhere to go, nothing to do,
no longer in a hurry.

Happiness is here and now,
I have dropped my worries.
Somewhere to go, something to do,
but not in a hurry.

It's a song from the Plum Village... Nice one! :D

Catatan ga jelas

2009-09-03T00:06:00.000-07:00

Hmmm.. I was thinking of writing this blog in Indonesian. Well, saya sedang... (Well, I am..) :P

Sudah lama juga ya tidak berkunjung ke blog ini.. Semenjak awal liburan tlah...
Haduh udah payah2 online, malah 'stuck' di tempat online yg bener2 ga memuaskan..
layar kabur, ga bisa chatting, mahal, lambaaaaattttttt pullaaa... bner2 nguji kesabaran orang... :(

Sekarang lagi 'break' nih sblm ngajar. Ngajar kimia anak kelas 2 sma, kelas 1 sma, matematika kelas 3 smp, dan terakhir bahasa inggris (occasionally).
Entah lagi bete atau stress... ato baru ngerasain dunia ngajar, rasanya stress abisss d....
I wish I had a boyfriend who can share with me in the time like this...
Sometimes I am just too weak to be alone.. Ntah apa juga yang mau ditulis... barangkali ga ada yang baca... NO! none of them ever really care! Ntah siapa jg itu them.. Ntah sejak kapan aku jd seorang yg skeptik....

Emang orang yg ga berguna!!!

~Catatan ga jelas~

Hometown

2009-07-20T00:18:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone!

I'm in Palembang now... the sky feels so bright here...
I'm sorry I cannot keep updating this blog.. because firstly I did not bring my transfer-file cable, I cannot transfer pictures and secondly there's no internet connection at my uncle's house rite now.

Btw, finally I went to UNSRI! Universitas Sriwijaya... I went to the Bukit one, not the Indralaya one. I think Indralaya will be nicer since it's older. I went there thank's to Junmico who's willing to fetch us and taking us there.. :) also with Angel, Tiffany, and Sylvianto.

There I met old friends, Silvi-Jun's gf, Margareth and Vinny.. :) So nice, we ate at the Pantai canteen at Unsri... Junmico's and Tony-Angel's 's bf recommendation "Soup Buah - The fruit juice" is very nice!!!!!!! :) only Rp. 6000.00 or app RM 2.00

In Palembang I stayed at my Uncle's house. This house used to be filled with so many children! but this holiday, sis Yulia, sis Fera, and bro Andry are busy in other city. Luckily sis Merry is here! Love her! :) They are my uncle and my aunty 's children!

My activities here are meeting friends, watching TV........ OH YA!!!!!!! Bad news, esp for C Merry, my brother and me.... NO INDOVISION anymore!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
kyaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!! u know we used to watch many cartoon and anime here thru indovision from my uncle's tv set! hue... now's gone.... hue...

Okay continue, going to vihara, then going along with my uncle's fam to church's 25th anniversary, giving rice to some people (thank you so much Angel for your help... :) ), reading hai, Miiko!, C Merry's comics! Miiko is so cute! I'm thinking when someday I have a daughter, I will give her Miiko as her name, and may she can grow as a cheerful, sincere and kind-hearted child! just like how Miiko is :) hohohoho... :)

Oh ya in Palembang I ate super a lot! oh Gosh! I even ate a lot of meat... :(
I haven't watched Harry Potter the half-blood prince... hueeeeeee..... wanna watch it! oh ya, have you watched it?

I'm also offered a job teaching english in St. Ignatius Education Center in Palembang... well it is a tuition where my friends (most SMA Xaverius 1's students) learn math and science there. The teacher, koko Djoni is a very nice teacher! I admire him. I'd love to teach there since my holiday is very long... but I also have planned what I wanna do in Medan - learning piano, violin, yoga, ballet, driving, mandarin. Oh well, what do you think I shoud choose? On one side I will improve my english which is surely needed when I start my uni later.. and this is in my ex-tuition center which I adore. On the other side, I will do my hobbies, well the things that I couldn't do when I was a high schooler or the things that i want to do, well i dream to be able to do those things to be exact.. and actually many things to consider...

Please drop some comments bout that, kay? btw, how are you doing my friends? just started first day in Monash rite? how was it? how are you guys? also how are you for everyone reading this blog? :))))))))) I hope you're having a nice day... May you live a secure life happily, peacefully, and sincerely... :)