giving everyday my best shot
Sunday, March 23, 5:38:00 pm
who's the BRAT ?

ok this is a one week late post but forgive me my sins cos i forgive you too..
BRATS
uh..first word: tiring
but it was overall pretty good for me. its not the kind of camp whre u go to enjoy and relax. its all about ACTION.
jus to say:
1st assignment: take pics of Kek Loh Tong. we got slammed so hard i started thinkin journalists were fiercer than tigers.


CaVes (1st assignment)
2nd: Taiping Zoo: DAP (Damn Adorable People) did a photostory. bathed a snake.
3rd: split into 4 groups to go to a biscuit shop, coffee making factory, temple and Hua Lian skul.
DAP got to go to Aun Tong Coffee Factory. people if u wanna smell good, go to a coffee making place. the aroma is too delicious!

Aun Tong coffee
we had a uproariously funny crazy presntation on the last night, which i totally enjoyed. food was good and the company, unforgettable.
but mostly in the camp, i learnt more abt communication than abt technical stuff. its lyk hey, if u put some effort in it, anyone's story is jus as interesting as urs.

so the world's a big storybook. nice thought there.
and i think, i made some reli good friends over there. though we may be quite different people, its lyk the intermingling of stories. blending to create harmony in a brilliant masterpiece.

DamnAdorableGirls (From left:Cheryl,Hoei,Nic,Vivi aka YY, Peh Ge)


Ilyas's is so adorable Alex,me roomie



a blank canvas, coloured and textured, becomes more than life itself.

Tuesday, March 18, 11:17:00 pm
love this!

Girls are like
apples on trees. The best
ones are at the top of the tree.
The boys don't want to reach for
the good ones because they are afraid
of falling and getting hurt. Instead, they
just get the rotten apples from the ground
that aren't as good, but easy. So the apples
at the top think something is wrong with
them, when in reality, they're amazing.
They just have to wait for the right
boy to come along, the one
who's brave enough
to climb
all the way
to the top
of the tree.

Sunday, March 16, 11:46:00 pm
speed typing??? i'm freakin slow

46 words

Speed test


Wednesday, March 12, 11:10:00 pm
God is good, All the time

yes indeed.. i prayed and He has been faithful. can't say the same for myself. i can breathe a sigh of relief now. 11 A's is indeed God's blessing. No way could i have done it myself. but onto the next bit of news..

there's a guy who go 21 A's!!!!! freaky freaky person..
quek khai ren!! he's a guy in my class, fuiyo! got 16 A's.. mentioned on tv. freaky freaky person..

and i'm going to Ipoh tomoro! XP excited.. get to take bus home.. alone.. almost..

well, short one this time. au revoir my dears..
1:16:00 am
12 march..

will make or break me.

my life changes after today. it will take a 360 degree turn, for either good or bad, i'm going to find out in less than 10 hours time.

actually i'm quite casual about the whole thing. i already had the jitters in my dreams. therefore, i have no reason to feel anxious about something i can't change.

logic kick in! emo-ness, get out!

on another note, im going for BRATs camp!! whee!! anything to get away from routine..
Ipoh Ipoh i love Ipoh...
1:01:00 am
my BRATs essay

Heads turn as I walk by, not because I am hot, but because I am loud. I’m not a chatterbox; it’s just that my internal radio isn’t equipped with a volume dial. On top of that, I seem to have a klutz mechanism installed in my brain. Not a day goes by without me having gained a few knocks and bruises, thankfully nothing major. Each incident however, teaches me to rise up when I fall, to laugh at my mistakes and besides, provides entertainment for others.

I like life. With all its ups and downs, it is interesting to note how strong humans can be. I am always observing reality, laughing at the irony. However, I have always been partial to looking at life positively, because too few people in the world do that. I could never stand my life being static, as that would equal to me being dead. I am here for something! Things are in need of doing! Step lively! But of course, sometimes it is good to stop and smell the roses. I can already picture myself sitting by the window, with a good book and coffee in hand.

I have always had a passion for helping people, regardless of race or religion. It brings me much satisfaction to see someone have a better day. Indeed, a smile or a hug is one of the best gifts of all. Ever since I was young, I have believed in being independent. I love to figure things out. Every question should have an answer, even if I did get it wrong (of course, I’d much rather get it right). I have my own initiative to try all sorts of things, seeking to become better and better. Nevertheless, I still like working with others for any kind of project. Besides, teamwork always produces ingenious solutions. I am but still a logic thinker, and I like to come up with creative ideas and interesting solutions. However, EQ is also very important to me, as I always try to empathise with others, and to put myself in their shoes. Without EQ, logic is pointless. Other than that, trust, honesty and justice also matter a lot to me. Ethics and integrity should never be compromised. In addition, authenticity and reality play an important role in my life. I have always disliked being “fake” and materialistic. These things just do not appeal to me.

My main inspiration comes from Jesus, who provides one of the best examples of humanity. My family has also been a source of strength and wisdom, especially my parents. Friends, have taught me much about myself, in terms of social and people skills. I will cite Oprah Winfrey as one of the most inspiring people of all time. Not only has she endured many trials and tribulations, she has overcome them with panache to become a successful philanthropist, constantly inspiring and giving hope to many.

My ambition is to be a lawyer or journalist. In many ways, I see these two jobs as an opportunity to help others obtain either justice or information. As for leisure, I would really love to travel the world, especially to exotic places like Kenya, Tibet or Poland. I want to experience the culture of the world, and not just have a monotonous lifestyle, with little or no change in routine. Charity is high on my ‘to-do list’. I want to support AIDS victims and especially children in Africa.

The arts have always interested me. I appreciate the different perspectives of different people, giving me insight on various aspects in life. Writing, music, drama, dance and photography are all loves of mine. I like that there is always variation in art forms, and spontaneity in creating a piece. One thing quirky about my likes is that I appreciate old things like antiques or olden-day clothes. Unlike many teens, I would prefer antiques to IKEA, a cheongsam rather than a T-shirt (for Chinese New Year), The Carpenters and not My Chemical Romance, and historical buildings instead of modern skyscrapers. Old things, I believe, last longer than new ones.

In my family, I am the eldest child. I have a brother who is three years younger. We are a close-knit family, and for me, communication has never been a problem. Surprisingly, my parents and I have always come to a compromise without much of a fuss. My love of culture comes from my mother, while my love of food, from my father. We often travel to many places for dinner, sometimes even as far as Ipoh from Kuala Lumpur to get some hor fun, or Ipoh white coffee. I am blessed to have such a wonderful family and good food to eat!

I am grateful for your patience in reading this essay of mine. Hopefully you:
a) have not fainted
b) are still alive and well
c) have not run away
Thank you and have a nice day!
Friday, March 7, 1:26:00 am
the Kwan family

hehe... i've found out some interesting stuff about my family lineage. apparently, i come from a pretty well off family way back in the 1900s. lets start:

Great-great-great grandfather(Kwan Yuen Cheong): First Chinese dentist in Hong Kong. Established Hong Kong's first Chinese church.

Great-great granduncle: Physician to Empress Dowager

Great-great grandfather: Good friend of Sun Yat Sen

Great grandfather(Kwan Kin Tong): Major shareholder of Kwong Yik Bank(1st local bank in M'sia)
Great grandmother: Daughter of Loke Chow Kit(of Chow Kit Road fame)

Great grandaunt: Nancy Kwan.Famous actress. she's even got a haircut named after her. the Kwan cut. (thats her pic =) freakin sexy..)

and...best of all.....Guan Gong!! (lol i'm not kidding)

not to brag, but whee!! my ancestors quite err..prestigious?? actually it probably isn't quite a big deal, but i thought it rather interesting how everyone could have a bit of history in their family tree. i happen to go to a family reunion with many many many extended relatives, some of whom took the time to compile a family tree kind of thing.

maybe i should write a book about my family..

1:00:00 am
SOMEONE SOMEONE

someone someone
kick me!!! i need a push, a shove, anything to get me working my ass off again!!
someone someone
remind me i have to fund my own education
someone someone
tell me to wake up and smell the pollution cos the world ain't so rosy anymore
someone someone
give me a long term purpose that doesn't just concern myself
someone someone
save me from drowning in endless, useless material pursuits
someone someone
lead me to a place where i need not pretend

someone someone...
bring me someone