Flashback.

From tomorrow onwards, we'll have to buckle up. When school reopens next Monday, I don't have to go! Awesome, isn't it? :P I've had many ups and downs, highs and lows this year..but hey, I'm stil here. =) I'm looking forward to what 2009 has in store for me, hopefully I don't waste too much time and that I'll start college soon or after SPM results are out (no rush though XP). Driving! Goodness, my mom keeps reminding me, asking me to go for lessons quickly. I'm in no hurry to drive, honestly. 

So here's a look at my 2008. Good moments, that is.

Chinese New Year was great this year. My brother was here but we didn't take a family photo. Grr. I like family reunions :) My brother's coming back next week (excited!) and I probably might get to grab a bite at KIA's McD again. Haha. But there's not much to be excited about next year's CNY cos' my family's not really celebrating due to a recent death in our family. I don't really know how the pantang goes.. but one thing's for sure- there will be food.

CNY 2008- with great-grandmother. She called me 'si-pon' once when I was young, but not anymore I think. Everyone calls me 'e-bon', 'e-von' or 'von' now. ;)

I finally got a new violin in February. Bye-bye to beginner violin and hello to 'higher grade' violin, as they call it. Students have to upgrade their violin when they reach a certain stage. It's beautiful it makes me drool but I won't and can't because I don't wanna spoil my baby. haha. Eugene has an electric violin! And many other violins I bet. :P Electric violin can use the Wah-wah pedal wor.. Haha.. nevertheless Paul Dateh showed me that hip-hop tunes can be played on a normal violin.

My violin is shy and doesn't like to reveal its whole and fine body, so this is the only one I've got. 

My violin is not cheap.

When I started teaching, I appreciated public holidays more than before. Public holidays aren't just holidays, they simply mean 'I don't need to work, and that's final.' You'll understand once you work..

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Thanks to my school's Red Crescent, I got to sit in a fire truck/engine. Driver's seat some more! I didn't get the chance to do so during my kindy field trip to the fire station many years ago. So, we went to the BL Fire Station and did all kinds of cool stuff. It was fun! I got to slide down the pole many many times and used the hose plus we did the routine thingy. Unroll, hose the water into nothing but air, eliminate the water from the hose, roll. 

Sliding down the pole... does not make you feel any sexier. Haha. It hurts a little when your arms rub against the pole. And no, of course you won't die sliding down the pole. :P

Eunice Manis Teletubbies and I. 

We (including the others) went wild and crazy when they said we could get on the truck. The boys even climbed onto the top of it. We were so sakai man. Bagai rusa masuk ke kampung. The truck is so cool. Neece, I want one thank you you're so kind I can make a sentences without fullstop also.

There was an Inter-Unit Hobby Competition and we won! Yay! And we didn't know what the heck Petanque was or that such a game exists. It looks like curling though.

Lets play 'Can you spot....' 

You can stand under my um-bre-lla, ella, ella, eh eh eh... I watched Marie Digby live... online. Thanks to Facebook and DeepRockDrive. It's free, you can send messages to the artiste live, vote for the next song and blow kisses, hug, clap, whistle, cry (virtually). It's just amazing watching her play/sing/talk live since I couldn't go to KL (there's no way I could anyway). Haha.

Sings: I've put a spell over you..

How can I not include Choir as one of the things that made my year. It was a great experience and indeed fun. I bonded. I learned that I don't have to have a voice like Leona, Mariah or Whitney to be able to sing in a choir, because I certainly don't have voices like theirs. I sing in my room and in the shower for goodness sake. Haha. 

Discipline was as equally important as not-losing-your-voice, otherwise we'll be just like Amy Winehouse- can sing, but got issues o.O  All there is to be done to continue the 'Sng Siblings Tradition' is for my younger brother to join the Choir. And I wonder when that will be ... 

For this one, let's play 'Spot The Lau Sisters'. haha.

Look at all the happy faces.. *nostalgic*

I miss Choir. 

It would not be right if the next one is missing from this post. Coming up... one of the proudest moment in 2008! Can you guess without scrolling or peeping? Oh shit, you saw it.. Haha.

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Photo courtesy of Lina

Needs no elaboration. If I elaborate, it would be 2020 and Malaysia would be..(in 15 words or less)

It was simply amazing. Good times, good times :)

I didn't have a big helluva party for my birthday this year. In fact, I sang 'Happy Birthday' to myself, by myself. Sad, isn't it? But still, I'm grateful to be alive and to have wonderful people in my life. Plus, she replied me. On my birthday. She, the one below. Oh yes. :D I was over the moon, still am.

They (you know who you are :D) got me this. Original, thank you. Haha.

I bet Eunice put a lot of thought into wrapping the present loh. Got guessing game some more.. haha

Here's the cow working what its momma gave it. *shakes booty*

What is 2008 without the Olympics. Those times I spent in front if the tv.. I can't remember. Too many events. :P

Yelena Isinbaeva~ This, I remember. I missed the medal ceremony! =(

Oh, and the boys talking bout hot girls from the Olympics in class *coughNASTIALIUKINcough*

I was in Form 5 this year and *blink* now I'm not anymore. I'm like ... school-less. I can't call myself a BL student, I'm an ex-student! :( My first impression of BL when I first stepped into my Form 1 class was "WTH you expect me to study in this environment? Lousy chairs and tables, etc...." I got used to it and things are not as lousy as it was back then anymore. Now, we have toilet bowls, doors and a flush handle (we had this, I'm kidding) but the water supply is like magic. Now you have it, after recess you don't! Haha. It's true! Ask the girls. 

I like my school... ok lah, love my school. LOVE. What? What other schools can I like/love? I don't have that special bond with other schools that exists between me and BL. So, sorry to you other schools. Haha. I had an interesting secondary school life.

Other classes think we're (5A) so the very kuai to the extreme. Uek.

Heck no, we aren't. We just put up a show for the teachers during class and expect them to believe that we're innocent and studious. Haha. Ok, actually they already know that we're not all very well-behaved. It's just you, other students out there that think so. 

So, stop stereotyping us (before I make a YouTube account with that purpose XP)

This is my class. It's actually last year's photo but it's still the same lah. 

I miss school. :'(

WTH I didn't buy this year's school magazine?!?! According to the name list at the Koperasi that is. Like that loh.. Angry loh. My last year in school and I don't have the school mag. Pft. 

When I leave BL, I shall be known as ... (refer to picture)

At Eunice's (unofficially our class diva but hates the oh so retarded things one *eh i remember. haha*) on Christmas-

WY: Eh, what movie did we watch that we thought of Yvonne ah? *thinks hard*  ....Oh ya, BOLT. She's like the cat. When she say something can feel so kek tiok *touches his heart*.. 

*laughed. more funny moments. laughed again. and again*

I haven't watched Bolt. DVD please and thank you. Oh Neece, remember your water bottle incident? It was my off day so it wasn't me. Haha.

There's one more thing I need to do before 2008 ends.. Change my DiGi call plan. I must be the only DiGi user who's still using Powerpack. pft.

xoxovon

Happy New Year and best wishes in 2009.

Today is this year, tomorrow is next year. Lol.

"No, don't you do that. Don't you say your goodbyes." from Titanic

I Will Follow You Into The Dark (actually, I won't)

I don't understand myself. 

So I've been sleeping late and waking up late too, post-SPM. But not today, which I'm very happy, to wake up before noon that is. I had a dream yesterday (while sleeping duh). I recalled it, read on to find out.

What happened was, some kid kept ringing the doorbell (my house has one). I was annoyed by the doorbell-ringing that I asked my brother to tell him to piss off. Haha. 

*zaps back to reality* 

My brother came back from school and he has forgotten to bring his keys (then why did you tell Mom that you did. Irresponsible. sheesh) After that he told me that he rang the doorbell multiple times but still, I didn't come out and open the gate for him. I can hear yet I didn't wake up. Haha. 

Today's New Year's eve, so get all your 'last post of 2008' done! :P I've been YouTubing a lot nowadays I need to control myself. Haha. And thanks to Luubbleeeen@Lovelyn, Yiruma's River Flows In You is stuck in my head. It's a beautiful song. First, she got me hooked on piano tutorials on YouTube. Now, this. Luubbb you! *wink*

I can't get enough of this song- I Will Follow You Into The Dark by Death Cab for Cutie. I know, I know. This song is so yesterday, I'm so outdated loh. I love Kina Grannis' cover. Harmonies! Ahhhh. 

Kina Grannis & David Choi - My Time With You

xoxovon

I'm gonna miss 2008. Form 5!!!

Wedding tag

Tagged by Eunice Manis Teletubbies. Eh they rhyme. Haha. Why do you wanna know about my wedding plans?! eeeh. You're gonna plan it for me anyway.. hahaha.

How old are you?
17 

Are you single?
Yes. Prince Charming's horse died so he never came. Lol

In what age do you think you'll get married?
When the time is right. I don't know what age.

Do you think you'll be marrying the person you are with now?
I'm with no one. You're making me even more sad *cries* haha.

If not, who do you want to marry?
Pft. I want to marry Daniel Craig but CANNOT, right? HAHA.  

Do you want a garden/beach or a traditional wedding?
Traditional. because I'm old school like Eunice.

Your ideal motive?
bu che dao ni shuo shen me.

Where do you plan to go on a honeymoon?
The Moon, can? haha.

How many guests do you think you'll invite?
Not you that's for sure. haha. 

Do you want an extravagant wedding or a simple wedding?
in between both of that.

Do you want the traditional vows or something you'd make up on your own?
what are traditional vows? haha. I've never been to Holy Matrimony mass bah.. I did, once but I was too young to understand what they said. My own then.

How many layers of cake do you want?
Why the layers? All that matters is the mass! haha

Do you prefer having your reception at a hotel or a simple place?
Hotel

When do you want to get married, morning or evening?
afternoon loh midnite also can. haha I'm trying to be annoying like yoou. :P

You'd rather have your reception outdoors or indoors?
i dunno i dunno. i need air cond so indoors then

Do you like a grand entrance for your groom?
my groom will enter first so.. grand entrance for me pls. haha

Name the song you like to play on your wedding.
Bridal March/Wedding march/haven't thought of it..

Are you a morning person or a night person?
night person. i've been sleeping at..3am and waking up at noon, you say?

Do you want a solemn ceremony or a light one?
light. why solemn? haha

Describe your ideal husband/wife?
I've done this before in one post and I'm lazy to describe.

Do you prefer fine dining or just the normal spoon & fork/knife?
normal.

Champagne or red wine?
red wine.

Honeymoon right after the wedding or days after the wedding?
days

Money or household items?
Both.

Who will pay for the bills?
My husband. If u can't then cannot be my husband. *by Eunice* haha. so...yeeaaah.

Are you ready for married life?
absolutely not.

Do you think you will still be a virgin until you get married?
Yes.

Will you always be true to your wife/husband?
Yes, otherwise I won't get married to my husband right?

How many kids would you like to have?
2-3. LOL.

A new house for a newly wed or an old one?
New. Or a revamped old one like the ones you see on Oprah done by Nate so nice ahh!

What kind of cuisine would you like for your wedding?
er... must have shark fin soup loh. hahaha.

Will you record your honeymoon in VCD/DVD?
yeah. DVD. haha.

Whose wedding plans would you like to know next?
Mr One and his 9 kids. That sums up to 10. Haha.

You'll Never Walk Alone

Can I say it now? ...

How about now? 

Yes?

Okay... 

Liverpool TRASHED Newcastle. =) Wow, I've been watching quite a lot of football lately. I think my brother will be very proud of me. Haha. Nah.. I think he can't watch over there so if anything, he'll be jealous. =P  *blabber*

5-1 win, so worth my time. I'm gonna go watch SYTYCD in a moment. kthanxbye haha.

Thanks to ESPN/Star Sports for the Liverpool matches.

*update*

Chelsea drew. What a relief.

xoxovon

It's almost 2009. Dang.

Love, Joy & Peace.

Hit play and enjoy. :)

Jesus is Better than Santa

Santa lives at the North Pole.

JESUS is everywhere.

Santa rides in a sleigh

JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water.

Santa comes but once a year

JESUS is an ever present help.

Santa fills your stockings with goodies

JESUS supplies all your needs.

Santa comes down your chimney uninvited

JESUS stands at your door and knocks.. and then enters your heart.

You have to stand in line to see Santa

JESUS is as close as the mention of His name.

Santa lets you sit on his lap

JESUS lets you rest in His arms.

Santa doesn't know your name, all he can say is "Hi little boy or girl, What's your name?"

JESUS knew our name before we did. Not only does He know our name, He knows our address too. He knows our history and future and He even knows how many hairs are on our heads.

Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly

JESUS has a heart full of love.

All Santa can offer is HO HO HO

JESUS offers health, help and hope.

Santa says "You better not cry"

JESUS says "Cast all your cares on me for I care for you.

Santa's little helpers make toys

JESUS makes new life, mends wounded hearts, repairs broken homes and builds mansions.

Santa may make you chuckle but

JESUS gives you joy that is your strength.

While Santa puts gifts under your tree

JESUS became our gift and died on the tree.

It's obvious there is really no comparison.

We need to remember WHO Christmas is all about.

We need to put Christ back in Christmas.

Jesus is still the reason for the season.

xoxovon

Jesus brings warmth like a winter fire. A light like a candle's glow.

Merry Christmas. =)

Ah Beng/Ah Lian jokes

Got this from a friend via email.

Once upon a time, a group of Ah Bengs stepped into a lounge and wanted the DJ to play the song 'Ah Cheng Buey Ro Ti' (In Hokkien means Ah Cheng buys bread). The DJ told them that they only have English songs and told them to re-select another song. The Ah Bengs were very angry and kicked up a big fuss, claiming the DJ was insulting them. The manager had to intervene in order to calm them down. Finally, after a long talk with the Ah Bengs, the manager found out that they were actually asking for the song 'Unchained Melody' by the Righteous Brothers.

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One day, two Ah Lians got into a lift from the 20th storey and want to get down to the ground floor. As they looked at the dial, they could see the number 20 down to number 2. It was then followed by a G. As they were not English-educated, they were puzzled and had no idea what does the letter G mean. Suddenly, one of them exclaimed excitedly and hit G. When they finally reached they ground floor, the other Ah Lian was so impressed and asked the first Ah Lian, 'Wah low!!, how you know one?' The first Ah Lian replied, 'Easy lah.. G for Gero mah..'

xoxovon

It's Christmas Eve, oh my..

Tagged by Ruby MC

8 people to tag:

 I tag : Mr One and his 9 children. Haha.. Anyone.

8 things I am passionate about:
God

violin

guitar

piano

food

badminton

family

friends

8 things I say too often
hey

haha

eee

wei

oh

ya

no

oh shit

8 movies I have watched recently
Madagascar 2
Quantum of Solace

Hairspray

200 Pounds Beauty

Transformers

*I haven't been watching so many lately*

8 songs that I can listen to over and over again

*I can actually list all the songs on Marie Digby's album but I wanna give others a chance. haha*
Taylor Swift- Love Story

Marie Digby- Traffic

Marie Digby- Paint Me in Your Sunshine

OneRepublic- Say (All I Need)

Elvis Presley- I Can't Help Falling In Love With You

Britney Spears- Womanizer. hahahaha .. David Choi's version

Leona Lewis- Run

Theme from Schindler's List by John Williams for Itzhak Perlman

8 things I learned the past year
in 2008?

Practise may not make me perfect but it helps =)

Take on step at a time, SPM is important because I'm a Form 5-er
always find peace and not make war

I'm 17, dang I'm growing up.

To succeed, i must love what I do. Add math! :P

Choir is FUN.

Teaching takes patience and tactics.

Time is precious, cherish every second of it.

8 places I like to go in Kuching
badminton court

to the toilet

my room

my home

.... in Kuching.. seriously? hahahha.

8 things that you will be doing today
It's 940pm..

post this

turn off the laptop

fill up my water bottle

have a snack

turn on the air-cond

brush teeth

turn off the lights

sleep

8 things I regret this past year:
missing Mass. *smacks myself* =(

treated some people unfairly

procrastinating

didn't take time to realise some things

Not reading the Bible every day like I should. *smack* =(

Not going for Rosary the night before my grandma passed .. 

Didn't take a family photo during CNY this year. next year pls. :)

I regret spending time on (many) useless activities post-SPM.

kitty meow, kitty roar

Tagged by Yvonne Yap Ying Ying

*open Paint
*close your eyes
*draw a cat
*tag 10 people

I wrote the words with my eyes open duh. My cat is so cute right? Kawaiineh. *whatever* Haha. Abstract mah.. Those two lines at bottom left are supposed to be its whiskers and that 'terbalik C' next to it is its tail. Whoops. :)

I tag: Eugene, Eric, Samuel, Susan, Lina, Rachel, Nicole and anyone else who find it interesting to draw with your eyes closed.

Liverpool is still on top of the league. Yay, Say it with me. YAY! Aiyah, a draw is better than a lost. Thank you Robbie Keane. :P


xoxovon
Christmas is near.

Kitten Surprise!! (how to break up a cat fight) THE ORIGINAL

MPYO

Happy birthday to Clifford and Lillian. =)

*Everything here is Friday. I quote Barney the purple dinosaur: Use your imagination ;D

This week is almost over. It's already Friday! I can't believe it.. and I haven't been spending my time well. Shucks (a word I created, I think. Haha).

I went to the MPYO concert this afternoon. Ahhhh, that boosted my spirit. There were still many empty seats, oh what a waste. Sitting in front of my row were some boys who obviously had no appreciation whatsoever for this sorta music. They were talking, whispering, hand-gesturing which was so annoying. I felt like tapping their heads but hey, I'm ... civilised? Ooh what a big word to use. I'm not saying the boys aren't civilised but they're just rather impolite. MPYO ada standard punya can? It's not some 5-foot pavement performance. 

I was also glad to meet some of my friends again. Joan!! Ahhhhhhhh, I spoke Mandarin today! I think it's getting a little rusty though. =(  There were a lot of students from other schools there too. 

This picture certainly wasn't my idea. At such an angle, Kasyah's the best. Haha. The ceiling was high, like high. 

I'm gonna miss her and the 'fro fo sho.

Zaty: Come, lets go bomb CM's office.
Me: HAHAHAHA.

We DID NOT do that and NEVER INTENDED to. She was kidding. I don't wanna get arrested under the ISA. Nooooo!

Oh I'm gonna miss Zaty and her randomness.

I went to Koreana for dinner with Dad. Yummy. Something different for this week. Haha. BBQ-ed pork with lettuce, wow I feel so healthy. Haha. And I have accomplished something today. *takes in a deep breath* I am proud to say that I can eat kimchi. There. Kimchi, kimchi, it's so nice I said it twice. It really isn't as bad as I thought it would be. I didn't have the guts to try/eat it before this because it's a preserved vegetable. I thought it would taste (very) sour+salty= not nice and also because other people told me it isn't nice. But since Tan said I should try it and really, it's not that bad. (Tan hates sambal/belacan) At least it's better than raw cucumber. Yuck. I never eat the cucumber that comes together with chicken rice. One exception though, cucumbers on a meat patty and in between buns. I'm not a fan of raw vegetables but I like raw salmon. *drools*

xoxovon

Say what you need to say, say what you need to say.