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Batu Caves Adventure with the Monkeys
I was pondering as to how to start my post on Batu Caves, and I decided to put an album featuring all your friends the monkeys below. Batu Caves somehow sounded boring but the trip with classmates made it fun and worthwhile. As you enter Batu Caves, I think apart from the statue, the Monkeys are the next attraction. You can even see some of the pictures below where the monkeys post for the camera. Cute right? You want them as your friends?
Awww, the loving senior Mr Monkey with Jr Monkey!
Okay, I promise you I’d give you a better post tomorrow. This is like a teaser post. I didn’t mean that they are your friends.
Up Next: KL Batu Caves Outing
Be back tonight!
What Merdeka truly means to me?
You do know; I’ve not been updating my blog very frequently – especially in my routine Nonsense Friday. So, I decided to update it by being patriotic today on Nonsense Friday. Malaysia’s Independence Day was just over a couple of days back. And somehow or rather, ironically, I realize that there is a surge of videos on Youtube being passed on and shared via Facebook or Youtube on racial segregation, issues and conflicts in Malaysia. It is simply ironic that an event such as Merdeka; which was suppose to unite us all Malaysians has made as segregated and segmented. Does this occurs only during Merdeka? Nevertheless, for those who have been following my tweet, does know that I wrote this phrase quite sometime ago after seeing the National Day Celebration of Singapore:
Independence Day in other countries is a Public Affair, Independence Day in Malaysia is a Government Affair
As I was following tweets on the celebration in Singapore, I realise most (if not, all) was attending and following the parade and the celebration. And I start to wonder, why don’t Malaysians do the same? I realise one of Malaysians habit is that we tend to speak against what we dislike, yet not acting towards it. It’s more like, we are unhappy (and so what?), and we speak about issues that affects us as Malaysians (and we don’t bother doing anything about it!) After 53 years of Independence, I realise our mentality towards our country has not changed much. It’d always be about how much others MADE the mistake, instead of how much we CAN do something about it. Malaysia stands unique as Malaysia. We should be proud to be a part of Malaysia as we are free from natural disasters; looking at the brighter side, perhaps, we have more to be thankful for? Don’t we? Or at least, our Facebook, Google and some other technologies aren’t banned? Malaysia. She does has her beauty too, isn’t it?
I know she has her flaws. To you, maybe flawssssssssssssssss (endless). But hey, come on? Who doesn’t have flaws? Tell me if you don’t. I’d be glad to be-friend you. But should we still keep the mentality that people had 53 years ago or perhaps the mentality of May 13? Merdeka may really mean Public Holidays to me; I mean seriously. But I choose to know, learn and respect that despite the flaws of Malaysia, i do heart Malaysia. It’s a home in my heart. Now ask yourself, is it a home in your heart? Love for a country is a CHOICE; imagine if the Malaysians love Malaysia just as much – things will and can change! Why can’t we show true Malaysian Colours during this time of celebration instead of those racial segregation videos? In spite of our differences, we are all still Malaysians. Who really cares what colour skins you have? Because we all are the same in our own way and culture. Merdeka is all about us and her (Malaysia). And that’s about it. It’s time to build and change Malaysia for the better. Running far away does not solve any of those issues. Talking bad about it does not solve any of those issues either. I heard someone saying this:
I’ll choose not to talk bad about it if I, myself can’t find a solution to make it better.
We all have our part to play. Merdeka truly means freedom in life, love, race, religion. Let’s live above it as Malaysians and really be a country that shines like none other. Despite it all, I AM PROUD TO BE A MALAYSIAN. She may not be the best, but I’ll give it my best. Leaving you with my favourite quote:
Our children are colour blind, let’s leave it that way.
*Ignore my phrasing and paragraphing. I just woke up from my bed typing this but I really mean it. HAPPY MERDEKA!
Live like You’re free. Please.
Blowing the Cake (Final)
Sorry for dragging my posts so long as I was so tied up with planning for ADORE as well as rushing for my assignments which are due next week. So, here I am to conclude this Celebration before the next interesting topic pops up. I guess it should be interesting lah *winks* Here are my cousins, they sounded like twins. I mean, seriously.
Singing the birthday song for my dearest Grandfather. 😉
My grandfather thanking the crowd and love for him.
And he had 2 birthday cakes too. Amazing kan?
I was forced to sing with the bunch of cousins. I seriously wanted to stop embarrassing myself further. But argh, kids?
And again, Happy Birthday Kong Kong. Next post: *promise you it’ll be interesting lah* And this was the video I did for the dinner. 😉
Away: ADORE Youth Concert 2010
I am superbly busy and currently gearing up towards ADORE Youth Concert 2010 happening tomorrow. Do come if you can make it. It’s gonna be phenomenal and spectacular. Admission is free; cool music and loads of freebies to be given out – Nike, Reebok, Adidas, Sakae Sushi; you name it, you get it! Hope to see you there! Details are as above. Oh ya, if you’ve been wondering where you can see me sing with the band; here is it!
More food & My Embarrassing Moments
At Kong Kong’s birthday, food was aplenty at all table. It was truly a great celebration we had.
This is Kong Kong and one of my relatives; you know I don’t really remember who’s who as I get more and more distant from my long lost relatives.
Cousins #1 – Elizabeth, Justin and Terrence 
Cousins #2 – Jason, Nelson, Allison
And more food. This fish was really awesome and delicious. I remembered I had loads of it. Now you know why I am fat, don’t chu? 😛
This was what I was saying, my embarrassing moments. I had to do a performance with some of my cousins. I literally hold the mic throughout the song. I’ve been singing often, but not in front of a bunch of relatives and with my cousins as my support. It was one great experience though it was just a little uncomfortable singing in front of your relatives. And prolly despite how bad you sing, it’d still be good feedback. I did felt a little uncomfortable.
And this cousin of mine Justin; played the electric guitar as a performance. I seriously forgotten the name of the complicated song though I know it was a tough song to play.
The ever joyous and lively Kong Kong:
Performance by my other cousins:
Don’t they look like twins? Adeline and Amy. Amy is just a year younger than me.
I did a multimedia presentation for my grandpa’s birthday. It was just great memories to see how much each and everyone has grown. Yes, spot my baby picture in it if you can! 😛
I just realised I’ve not uploaded the video on Youtube, i’d do so tomorrow aite? Love your precious ones!
Kong Kong’s 80th Birthday
How many people can truly say that they have 80 years of life? I am proud to be the oldest grandchild for my mother’s side and to have an amazing grandfather who loves me like no one else does. It’s such a fantabulous feeling being a part of this 80th celebration of my grandpa. The feeling of being a part of a great big family for one occasion is priceless. We celebrated his birthday at Marco Polo restaurant with quite a number of tables.
This is my beloved grandmother (my dad’s side) who cooks for me everyday and brought me up to the fat size I am today.
Here is my aunty with some of my cousins. Note, I am the oldest grandchild again!
This is my grandpa’s Morning Kaki who has tea with him every morning. My grandpa in red batik.
On my left is my mother and my right, my aunty.
Another gorgeous cousin of mine who actually performed violin that night.
My family picture with grandpa.
The BIG Family.
Lovin’ this picture with my mum. Or does she looks like my sister?
Here’s to end the first part. Mind me that I am a little busy. Will try to update as frequent as I could.
More Partays…
Forgive me for my absense for the past 4-5 days. I was crazily sick from Monday and Tuesday and I was like bed-ridden. But I think I am back almost in full force already. However, my throat is still itching. I had no choice but to complete this outstanding post too although I know it’s birthday posts in the last 2 posts. So, this time it was Siu Hui, Yi Hueih and Matthew’s Birthday. We went to Wong Kok in Pavilion. I don’t know who took my sexay back! 😛
They just love starring a pretty girls.
This is Matthew Oh Oh Oh…
Sher Leen’s Vanity Pose in action. Since she stopped blogging, I thought I’d give her the Internet-fame for another few minutes (like what I did to Andy below)
This is Siu Hui. 
And this is DJ Yi Hueih 😛
I don’t know how we got into this but Matt was caught in his outstanding …… (fill in the blanks)
Nama: Lilian Lim Lee Leng. Saya tak tahu kenapa dia ada banyak (tak tahu aper itu panggil) 😛
Some group snapshots! 
And here was a party for the 3 fantastic ones! Always a pleasure celebrating birthdays. Spot me if you can! 😛
Edmund & Jian Hong’s Birthday
Here’s a quick update with some poor pictures. Nevertheless, it has been long since I last blogged about my Foundations gang. I used to blogged about them often but neh, not nowadays. Edmund and Jian Hong’s birthday both falls almost at the same time of the month. Hence, a dwi-celebration. We love doing that, save time (and money) too! But it ain’t easy gathering everyone since we were all from different classes and intakes now. To cut the long story (I am very long winded lately), we went to a restaurant called Big Mouth at Sri Petaling. Don’t ask me why the name is so awesome! 😛 
Here are some random ugly shots of us:
The food. I forgot what it is called.
Featuring the co-star: Edmund:
The cake goes: Happy Birthday Human and Penguin. I don’t know which is which but it just somehow appeared on the cake. I realised our cakes has never been simple. It has always been with funny names, words and all. Funny when you browse through those old albums.
It took so many shots to get both of them to take a picture together. And it was like centuries.
I just had to do this to them 😛 How lovely. 😛
Here’s one thing I was so wanting to delete but I thought since he craved for fame so much, I should just make him a blog-star at www.alvinmy.blogspot.com . His vanity can beat none and he enjoys taking his ugly pictures of himself LOL. I deleted some actually! I doubt he’s an Internet star lar. If he can, I think I’m somebody already! 😛
A long group picture:
My 20th Birthday – July 26, 2010
I can’t seem to express my gratitude and thanks to people whom have celebrated my 20th birthday with me and for me. The day started went I had to go for class; on a Monday morning where my classmates greeted me. And just when I thought, oh okay, parents leaving for Hawaii and Japan in the evening, I did not want to be so self-obsessed to do a party so I just thought, celebrating it alone was kinda unique too. But I was wrong. Mum brought my out to get my cake; and she wanted me to try Cake Sense, so I thought, okay. And with that dad and mum brought me to Jusco and bought the cake. Upon starting my mini car Atos, the car had a little trouble starting up and so dad warned me and gave me the battery guy contacts and the mechanics phone and all. He promised he’d pumped petrol for my car before he leaves, and so he did. And guess what? My car battery died in the petrol kiosk itself. Yes, on my birthday. Nevertheless, sent parents off. To cut the long story short, some youths came over to pick me out for dinner and man, I was so shocked to receive my birthday present. It was so fantatatastic. 
It was one shocking present from these people and I really loved it. Apart from that, not to mention this hilarious video by Makiyo Yen and mum, Sylvia Chai for my 20th Birthday:
I’ve to said this year’s birthday has been so memorable after all. Another chapter of my life has been closed, and now I am no longer a teenager. Thank you for the over 600 Facebook Wall Posts, over 30 SMSes, over 20 Tweets – all across the globe, I could not ask for more. The cakes, meals, gifts, angpaus; I truly appreciate your love for me. And yes, you guys are loved
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