Westlifer_RedDevilZul

2010-08-09T12:14:00.000-07:00

Hi guys (all the imaginary readers since no one reads this utter nonsense, sorry excuse for a blog)

I'm actually writing up a post since, well, forget it, who cares?

Anyway things have been shaping up nicely for me so far.

School is over and it's the study week period now.

The study week is a bit of an overkill since it's 4 weeks instead of the usual 1.

That's the only reason I love YOG so much (other than the notorious theme song---insert:sarcastic tone--)

I actually wanted to reveal something.

No one probably knows this about me since I hide quirks about me so well.

I'm actually a bit of a worrier.

I'm not sure about it yet but it probably have to do with me being a self-diagnosed Obsessive compulsive disorder.

I worry about stuff.

Well, you may ask, what's the big deal about that?

I worry about small stuff. Irrational worry about the most improbable scenarios.

An example is when I leave my house and halfway down the stairs, I go all the way back up just to check that the door is closed. I want to add that I'm really really sure that I've carried out the said deed.

Anyway this becomes a problem in school. Especially during assignment submission. Even though I hand in assignments, and I remember seeing myself handing it in, I often doubt myself and worry it all day and sometimes, all week.

This worry can sometimes eat me up and consume my thinking pathways until that's the only thing I'm thinking about.

I got this thing under control though, don't worry.

The only way to stop worrying in my case is to talk to myself.

Scrap that. To debate with myself.

Go point in point, what makes me worry in the first place and why I believe this is irrational.

It works. Talking to yourself. Try it

So there, a sneak peek into my ordinary uninteresting mind.

I'll definitely try to post more since I have a renewed hunger for this blog posting, even though no one cares about it.

Cya later!!!!

Anto-vaccine movement

2010-08-09T12:11:00.000-07:00

Anti-vaccine movement

Here's my rant:

It's mind bending that the most successful scientific advancement in human history is contested.
Anti-vaccinists claim that mercury causes autism, where there is no shred of scientific evidence for it.
In fact, MANY scientific studies have shown that mercury do not cause autism and it has been established that increase in autism is due to an increased scope for diagnosing autism (the critria which qualifies an individual as being autistic and general awareness of autism)
Even when thimerosal, the supposedly autism-causing agent in vaccines is removed, autism rates are still increasing. Anyone with any shred of intelligence would come to the conclusion that mercury does not cause autism.
Even IF vaccines cause some minor side-effects, wouldn't that be better than acquiring some fatal diseases such as whooping cough and pneumonia? I'd say it's a fair trade-off. Vaccines did eradicate smallpox, which wiped out nearly 5% of the population (500 million)
So are anti-vaccine rallyers just ignorant or stubborn? Why spread nonsense when it's going to do more harm than good? Why do celebrities like Jenni McCarthy think she's smarter than scientists?
They are killing and causing much pain and suffering to everyone with their utter nonsense. Already vaccine-preventable diseases are on the rise globally. Is this their aim? Then good job, idiots.

Wats Up?

2010-04-25T07:34:00.001-07:00

Hey wats up?
I decided to waste my time on this worthless blog even though no one reads it.
The First week of school has ended and my thoughts? Same old,same old
It's mostly what I'd expect from a normal semester, and even with FYP, it doesn't make much of a diference
My FYP is very very mundane, consisting of a routine that stretches on for 4 months:

Monday - Run PCR + Streak bacteria
Tuesday - Electrophoresis + Run PCR + Gram Staining + Oxidase test + Catalase test
Wednesday - Run PCR + Electrophoresis
Thursday - Run PCR + Electrophoresis
Friday - Electrophoresis

It might sound boring but I am actually enjoying it a bit too much...Even more than the lectures.
The modules this year, I thought was gonna be more interesting, but I discovered again, that it's the same old, same old.
My IS module Mind Quest For Excellence is pretty fun though..The module is about Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) which teaches you body language, behaviour how the brain works, which is what I am very interested in.

And hey a new class huh? I've had the "privilege" of having a different class every single year, so it's nothing new for me.

Tomorrow is Proteomics practical (5 hours) which is a real bummer....
I am feeling the real effects of school now..It hit me that I'll have to go through another 4 months of this...The projects, the assignments, the exams, FYP, it's pretty stressful, but I'm up for it...
Anyway this semester is brilliiant as the study week is 4 weeks!! Hahahah more time to study = less stress..

EXPLAIN THE SHAPE OF THE GRAPH
"Its curvy, with a higher bit at the end and a rather aesthetically pleasing slope downwards towards a pretty flat strait bit. The actual graph itself consists of 2 straight lines meeting at the lower left hand corner of the graph and moving away at a 90 anger each line has an arrow head on the end"

It's an actual answer from a student...But it's correct isn't it? LOL

...

2010-04-07T07:17:00.000-07:00

FYP is pretty much more fun than I thought it's going to be. I like doing labwork and I think that choosing a Science career suits me well (though not as wise financially). I'm planning to be a researcher in the future, a line of work that requires more than the usual 9 to 5 work routine seen in other lines of work. However, I feel that I'm passionate about doing Science research and I think that's all that matters.
I think that in life, money isn't all that important, especially in the context of work. Finding a job that you are happy with and would gladly go to day after day is much more appealing to me than working somewhere else which I really hate and receiving twice the salary.

I am babbling ain't I?
I'd better stop now...
P.S. I hope it's BerbaTOP tonight

TSK TSK

2010-04-03T07:43:00.000-07:00

Just dropping by with an update.
I've just started with the experiments for my FYP on Monday...It's pretty okay and quite relaxing, not like normal school where it's so much more stressful...

I'm writing this just after watching Manchester United lose to Chelsea. I've got to say that Man Utd have no excuse for losing (even though Drogba's goal was obviously offside) . Man Utd was obviously very poor (especially the 1st half). I still believe that Man Utd can still win the title but it's gonna take Chelsea to slip up.I've always thought Man Utd will not win anything this season after losing Ronaldo and Tevez. Rooney's form gave me hope, but once he's injured, so was Man U's title hopes...
I hope they buy at least a new striker for next season...Berbatov was very poor in the Chelsea game...And please can someone please replace that old has-been Gary Neville?

2010-03-18T18:28:00.000-07:00

Current GPA= 3.9245 Cumulative GPA= 3.8821

Well traditions aren't created to be broken, so I'll post all my results, regardless of whether it's good or bad. So here it is...

Wasn't too surprised with the results, kinda expecting it really..

Psychology was a bummer, shouldn't have picked it for my IS module...Well, I kinda blamed the group I was stuck with, which downright sucked...And what's worse is that the module was a 100% project-based module, which was opposite of what I had expected...

Well, the rest is pretty okay....

Do you see this when you look up in the sky?

2010-03-18T07:53:00.000-07:00

Do you see this when you look up in the sky or any bright surface?

Well, if you do, then you're not alone!

I actually do see these too when I look directly at bright objects. I thought its the most peculiar little thing. This phenomena is called "floaters"

Shapes differ between person to person, but I see a big blob of string and a "string of pearls"

Not knowing what it was before, I thought it was bacteria or some other microorgansims and thought I was special, able to see microscopic objects not usually visible to the naked eye. I actually wasn't far off...Here's an excerpt for Wikipedia

Floaters are deposits of various size, shape, consistency, refractive index, and motility within the eye's vitreous humour.Floaters are visible because of the shadows they cast on the retina or their refraction of the light that passes through them, and can appear alone or together with several others in one's field of vision. They may appear as spots, threads, or fragments of cobwebs, which float slowly before the sufferer's eyes.

I used to worry about it sometimes but I dismissed it. I stumbled upon the article by accident and it's description suited what I experienced to a T.

Turns out it is quite common but more common to people in their 30s...No treatment is needed. But some of the causes of floaters do worry me a bit as some of them do cause blindness, but I'll have to just keep tabs on this whole matter.

Long Time No See

2010-03-15T09:17:00.000-07:00

Hey there everyone, haven't posted in 5 months so I thought of starting anew, since I have nothing much to do anyways.

I changed my blogskin entirely...I think it fits me nicely since I am currently into the country music scene. The new song is by my current favourite artist (yes, even more than Westlife! Hard to believe right?) GEORGE STRAIT!!!

Now is the FYP period for me....This week is all about research, so I'm constantly on my PC, reading science papers which I can guarantee is exactly what it looks like; DROP DEAD BORING!

However I am enjoying this new lease of life, having ample time for play while still having something to do when the playing suddenly isn't very fun anymore.

Next week is the start of the experiments and that's when I need to come to school and get my hands dirty! Can't wait, starting to get bored at home!

Yeah! I'll be getting my results on Friday...I think I did quite well for the exams, even though some papers were slightly tougher than the others (CCTA!).

It IS the toughest semester so far, have no doubts about it, but I think I handled it quite comfortably in the end..

I don't expect too much from Social Psychology, for which to be honest, I downright sucked.....

Went to the IT show on Sunday......How was it, you said?!

HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've never been in such a confined space before....The place was literally packed like sardines! (well not that THAT literally, since I'm human and not a mackerel fish)

There were even human traffic jams in the exhibition halls and everyone was shoving each other to get to different booths while having to wade through huge piles of papers strewn on the floor....

Don't get me wrong, I knew what I was facing before I went there, but what I faced, totally threw me off my mental balance (is that real phrase? mental balance? huh!?!?)

However out of that torrid experience (which isn't helped by the equally mind blowingly hard to find parking spaces), I got myself a 320GB external hard disk for $88 and an iPod touch 32GB for $468.

What's that? So much money, you said? Well. I did get more than $3000 on bursaries and scholarships last year and another confirmed $2000 coming next year, and I haven't spent it on anything yet, so why not?

I do love my iPod touch..Love the apps that I could download for free and the fast web surfing capabilities of it. Audio quality and video format compatibility range doesn't match the ambitions of the it's web capabilities, but it's still better than your average mp3 player...

I do recommend the iPod touch over the iPhone as it's almost exactly the same, except for the iPhone having a camera and messaging and calling capabilities.. However, the iPhone is much more expensive..

The last time I checked, a 8GB iPod touch sets you at $308 while the iPhone 3GS 8GB is priced at $710...Pretty darn expensive for a camera and some extra communication capabilities....

That all I have for you folks! Till next time...And oh yeah feel free to leave comments

Lucid dreaming

2009-11-22T04:10:00.000-08:00

A lucid dream is a dream in which the sleeper is aware that he or she is dreaming. When the dreamer is lucid, he or she can actively participate in and often manipulate the imaginary experiences in the dream environment. Lucid dreams can seem extremely real and vivid depending on a person's level of self-awareness during the lucid dream.

Lucid dreaming is so cool! I would like to lucid dream one day...Imagine the possibilities....Being aware that you are in a dream!!! You can do anything u want! You can conjure up items out of thin air...Simply put you are the creator of this own world and you can do anything in it!

Reality testing

Reality testing is a common method used by people to determine whether or not they are dreaming. It involves performing an action and observing if the results are consistent with results which would be expected in a state of wakefulness. By practising these tests during waking life, one may eventually decide to perform such a test while dreaming, which may fail and let the dreamer realize that they are dreaming. (The more foolproof the reality test, the better, as assuming one is dreaming can be dangerous)

The hand reality check: The dreamer looks at their hands and they may appear to have more or less than five fingers.
The nose reality check: The dreamer pinches their nose shut and if they are able to breathe without using their nose, it is a dream.
Sticking one's finger through the palm of one's hand.
Looking at one's digital watch (remembering the time), looking away, and looking back. As with text, the time will probably have changed randomly and radically at the second glance or contain strange letters and characters. (Analog watches do not usually change in dreams, while digital watches and clocks have a great tendency to do so.)A digital watch or clock may feature strange characters or the numbers all out of order.
Flipping a light switch. Light levels rarely change as a result of the switch flipping in dreams.
Looking into a mirror; in dreams, reflections from a mirror often appear to be blurred, distorted, incorrect, or frightening.
Looking at the ground beneath one's feet or at one's hands. If one does this within a dream the difference in appearance of the ground or one's hands from the normal waking state is often enough to alert the conscious to the dream state.

A more precise form of reality testing involves examining the properties of dream objects to judge their apparent reality. Some lucid dreamers report that dream objects when examined closely have all the sensory properties, stability, and detail of objects in the physical world. Such detailed observation relates to whether mental objects and environments could effectively act as substitutes for the physical environments with the dreamer unable to see significant differences between the two. This has implications for those who claim there is a spiritual or supernatural world that might be accessible through out of body experience or after death.

Back!

2009-11-22T04:05:00.000-08:00

Hey Im posting after some time...Just felt like there isnt much to talk about, and who reads my useless rants anyway right?

School's pretty tough this semester. Last semester was a complete contrast to this years. Last sem was so relaxed and I have to say, easy. The I&E module is almost non-existent, no need to come to class at all. In Pract classes there waiting than actually doing the experiment...There is even enough time to throw a birthday party in between waiting times!

This semester is very packed full of stuff,: projects, homework and there is a whole lot of chapters to study...Pract classes are 2 to 5 practs rolled into 1 session! Psychology is very disappointin...It'sn ot what I expected at all...Too many projects and there isnt any exams....I would have preferred exams...Hope French next term is better

Cameron Highlands photos

2009-10-09T09:10:00.000-07:00

Next few pics: Trekking..The most challenging, satisfying and fun oversea activity I've had...Looks worse than the pics depict...Never knew I loved outdoor activities so much

Narrow road

Very nice pic!!!

A great achievement!
Retro school bus
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Helloooo!!!

2009-10-02T06:26:00.001-07:00

I've just got back from Cameron Highlands on Thursday and it was great!!! Going to post my pics from the trip soon and write a quick summary of the trip....I'm lazy now so you may check back for it...

Got my IS modules, Psychology and Conversational French..I still think that Spanish is easier pronunciation wise, but it was not offered...I love Psychology, which I have more interest in than Science, so it will be an interesting module for me to take.

I'll follow my tradition of posting my timetable on my blog...So here it is
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Exam Results

2009-09-17T17:53:00.000-07:00

Here's my exam results.... Couldn't say I'm not satisfied.... Don't know how it can get better than that...This is probably the only time I could get a GPA like that....Only 4 examinable modules...Plus, no Interdisciplinary modules to speak of....

PX = Pass

Semester GPA =4.0

Cumulative GPA =3.8662

Short District 9 review

2009-09-10T09:59:00.000-07:00

This movie, is in short is the best sci-fi movie I've ever seen, period...

Memorable characters, human and aliens alike are the best part of the movie...

This movie has everything you'll want in a sci-fi movie, emotion, aliens, action, visuals...

The budget is only $30 million, but by watching the movie, you'll not know that...

Just watch it...GO..Now!!!!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!

(5/5)

Link to movie...Completely safe (Click on link)

http://stagevu.com/video/fbinuuymyevd

I suggest downloading it

Spill.com review

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Short post

2009-09-01T06:21:00.000-07:00

Alright I'll keep things short....
Yesterday was the Teacher's Day celebrations and I thought of going back to school to visit my teachers...
And I never really got to it..
I don't actually want to see my teachers too much...Just my ex-classmates
I do miss them..I haven't seem them since..Well...Last Teacher's day

I've been wearing out my patience of being cooped up at home all day long...
It's time to get out and do something!!!

I'm currently reading City of Bones by Cassandra Clare... Quite a good book...
Reminds me of the TV series Supernatural..

Another kitten video...Gosh they are the cutest things in the world!!!
In this video, look out for the ending!! Classic!!

Holidays

2009-08-28T17:36:00.000-07:00

Well...The exams are over on Friday and thought of stopping by and post something just for the heck of it

Medical Biochemistry was a relatively pretty hard paper..But I did well I think

Instrumental and Analytical chemistry was such a poser... 75 marks in the bag even before the exam starts...My lecturer gave the exact same 3 questions for revision, with just different numbers...Sigh..I wonder why I study so much

Lastly, Molecular biology was pretty cold...Er..Easy. I think I got my senses mixed up there..Sure it was an easy paper, but dammmit wasn't it cold!!! I sat directly below the air-con and it was blowing its ghastly chilly wind straight in my face...I felt like slapping the air-con....

I honestly don't know what I'm gonna do during the holidays, other than fast all day long and sit in front of the computer all the time like a complete nerd with no social life...Well, I'll think of something to do..

Well thats it for now..CYA!!!!

Cutest kitten video you'll ever see!! Serious!!!

2009-08-15T14:26:00.000-07:00

OMG I wish I had that kitten and it is biologically enhanced to not age at all!!! HAHA!!!
Time of this post is 5:30am!!! Just finished studying and going to sleep!! I'm a nocturnal creature...lol
I'm probably waking up at 1pm tmr!!!
CYA!!!

I'm so retarded

2009-08-14T06:53:00.000-07:00

The paper was okay...It was probably the hardest paper I had taken so far this semester, but I did quite okay I think....The paper itself isn't a good representation of one's knowledge of the subject...And don't get me started on the MCQ questions...In some questions, literally any choice could be the answer....

I have a lot on my mind right now (not a lot actually, only 1 thing) and it's bothering me a bit...What do I have on my mind? Well, I don't wish to share it..However if you are psychic and could read my mind, you would think, "Wow this guy is so retarded! He's worrying sick of something so insignificant and something that has a zero chance of happening..He should get some help, I think he's bordering on mentally disturbed! God! He's so paranoid...Sucks to be him!!"

Well...Something to that effect...

GTG now....Studying...

How could I forget something I done for 10 years?

2009-08-11T08:03:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to stop by and post something real quick, though no one is probably going to read this so i don't know why I even bother...

Tomorrow is my Bioinformatics exam and I don't really know what to expect..I've studied to the best of my ability but I'll just have to wait and see whether I can perform in the exam....No one knows what to expect for this exam, there's no past year exam papers to speak of...OMG I hate this module...Who'd want to study how to access biological data over the net? It's so friggin' boring..But I do recognize the importance of this module..Well, I don't have to like a subject to be serious about it...

National day was 2 days ago and I quite liked the National Parade this year..It was pretty exciting and different. However, during the singing of the National Anthem, I realised that I actually forgot the words!!!! Thus the title...Well, my brain probably freed up some space by throwing out unimportant stuff!!

I'll update on how the paper went..So long!!

Funny composition

2009-08-06T09:23:00.001-07:00

One Piece at a time

2009-08-06T09:01:00.000-07:00

I just completed my first 2 hurdles which was the Medical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology practical exams...both of them were quite easy, maybe the latter was much easier, but overall I think I did quite well.

I fell on my doorstep (literally) coming home from school and injured my ankle again..God, sometimes I wish I am not so clumsy.. Now both my ankles have been sprained in a period of 5 months...Good job Zul.

Even though next week is still considered a teaching week, I don't have any school.All my lessons are over..Thus, I'll have a 2 week study week..

People have started choosing their Final Year project partners and it reminds me of the prom night in Harry Potter. Pick the best ones before they are taken!

I've decided to go to the Cameron Highlands trip..The trip involves mountain trekking, which is something I've never done before...At at 2000ft above sea level, it sure will be quite an experience!!

Hmmm... doesn't this post look more like a Tweet than a blog post to you? It sure does to me..Ha!!

Thats all, BYE!

Unnecassary censorship 2

2009-08-03T02:31:00.000-07:00

More of the Unnecessary Censorship series from the Jimmy Kimmel Live Show. These are so freaking hilarious...Love them!!!

And yeah new song by George Strait called "Carried Away"..Nice song!! Great singer too...George Strait has 57 number ones..WOW!!!
Later...

Can you read this?

2009-08-01T03:50:00.000-07:00

Arocdnicg to rsceearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn’t mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer are in the rghit pcale. The rset can be a toatl mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit pobelrm. Tihs is buseace the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe.

I awlyas thguoht slpeling was ipmorrant!!

Not bad

2009-07-30T06:48:00.000-07:00

Not bad at all...
I found the time and commitment to somehow post again on this stupid blog that no one even cares to read
Not bad at all...

I'm now entering the studying phase
Its a one way road...
Once you enter, there's no turning back

I noticed a marked difference in the level of intensity that I'm studying.
I seem to slack more...
Case in point : I posted on this mentally challenged blog when I should be studying...
Maybe I'm getting overconfident

I'm a bit scared for my exams
I know it's going to be hard..
However, one thing I learnt about myself, is that my results have consistently proven that I am actually quite competent. I shouldn't doubt myself too much.. I'll pull through with results that will satisfy me..

Anyway the Fuchun school magazine is out!!
How do I look in it? Can someone show it to me please!!!
Can't find me?
Just look at the Top O Level student page
HAHAHA
Arrogant jerk....

Speaking of Fuchun,I'm missing my Fuchun home boys!!
Don't you guys think a full class get-together is long overdue?
If someone takes the initiative to organise one, it'll do a lot of good.
Cause I miss my ex-classmates and I'm dying to be face to face with them again!!

Oh yeah, I found the most intelligent, politically correct and truest jpeg I've seen in decades....

Unnecessary censorship

2009-07-28T08:03:00.000-07:00

Watch this video...Its just freaking hilarious

A Boy Named Sue

2009-07-25T23:15:00.000-07:00

Well, I just thought of stopping by and just post something..
Yesterday I went to Terminal 1 in Changi Airport with my family just to eat at Popeye's
My brother's going to India for 4 months for his University foreign exchange programme
So this is sort of a farewell final gathering

Lots of presentations and tests coming up.
Exams are around the bend too....
I can't help but thinking how fast this semester is going to end.
Last year, one semester seemed like an eternity.
Now it's like it ended within a blink of an eye...
It's weird I tell you...

I'm thinking of going to Cameron Highlands with my school during the holidays.
At $150, for 4D 3N is not bad at all...

I'm not feeling very optimistic right now..
Yes, school is going to end soon
And yes, the holidays are coming..
But so what?
There's nothing to look forward to, not in the foreseeable future at least...
It can be kind of depressing you know...
I need some sense of purpose and some fun, exciting activity or a momentous event to look forward to...
Then I won't feel this way...
Well, Hari Raya is'nt bad, and maybe the Cameron Highlands trips isn't a bad idea at all...
I look forward to exams more than the holidays, which is so damn weird!!!!!

The new song is "A boy named Sue" by country music legend Johnny Cash...
He recorded this from a live performance at San Quentin prison
I just love Johnny Cash...more than Westlife!!!
Granted he's not the most technically gifted singer in the world..
But the emotions he brings in his voice and the story he tells in his songs is legendary..
That's why he is the best Country singer ever lived.
Pity he died

The song is pretty funny, if you listen to it properly...
The first time I heard the song, I got warped to another dimension..It's like watching a movie using my ears..
Thats how good a story this song has...

"A Boy Named Sue"

My daddy left home when I was three
And he didn't leave much to ma and me
Just this old guitar and an empty bottle of booze.
Now, I don't blame him cause he run and hid
But the meanest thing that he ever did
Was before he left, he went and named me "Sue."

Well, he must o' thought that is quite a joke
And it got a lot of laughs from a' lots of folk,
It seems I had to fight my whole life through.
Some gal would giggle and I'd get red
And some guy'd laugh and I'd bust his head,
I tell ya, life ain't easy for a boy named "Sue."

Well, I grew up quick and I grew up mean,
My fist got hard and my wits got keen,
I'd roam from town to town to hide my shame.
But I made a vow to the moon and stars
That I'd search the honky-tonks and bars
And kill that man who gave me that awful name.

Well, it was Gatlinburg in mid-July
And I just hit town and my throat was dry,
I thought I'd stop and have myself a brew.
At an old saloon on a street of mud,
There at a table, dealing stud,
Sat the dirty, mangy dog that named me "Sue."

Well, I knew that snake was my own sweet dad
From a worn-out picture that my mother'd had,
And I knew that scar on his cheek and his evil eye.
He was big and bent and gray and old,
And I looked at him and my blood ran cold
And I said: "My name is 'Sue!' How do you do!
Now your gonna die!!"

Well, I hit him hard right between the eyes
And he went down, but to my surprise,
He come up with a knife and cut off a piece of my ear.
But I busted a chair right across his teeth
And we crashed through the wall and into the street
Kicking and a' gouging in the mud and the blood and the beer.

I tell ya, I've fought tougher men
But I really can't remember when,
He kicked like a mule and he bit like a crocodile.
I heard him laugh and then I heard him cuss,
He went for his gun and I pulled mine first,
He stood there lookin' at me and I saw him smile.

And he said: "Son, this world is rough
And if a man's gonna make it, he's gotta be tough
And I knew I wouldn't be there to help ya along.
So I give ya that name and I said goodbye
I knew you'd have to get tough or die
And it's the name that helped to make you strong."

He said: "Now you just fought one hell of a fight
And I know you hate me, and you got the right
To kill me now, and I wouldn't blame you if you do.
But ya ought to thank me, before I die,
For the gravel in ya guts and the spit in ya eye
Cause I'm the son-of-a-bitch that named you "Sue.'"

I got all choked up and I threw down my gun
And I called him my pa, and he called me his son,
And I came away with a different point of view.
And I think about him, now and then,
Every time I try and every time I win,
And if I ever have a son, I think I'm gonna name him
Bill or George! Anything but Sue! I still hate that name!

Harry Pottter and The Half Blood Prince Review!!!

2009-07-16T06:22:00.001-07:00

All you Potter Heads out there...I'm sure, like me, you've missed Harry Potter..Just knowing that there is no more books to look forward to can be depressing.Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince is here to make it all better! But does it live up to expectations?

The fifth film, the Order of the Phoenix was probably my favourite film in the franchise. It was all down to the dark mood it portrayed during the course of the film. Director David Yates returns to helm this movie and thus the film was most similar to the Order of the Phoenix, more so than the other films.

However, in this film, there's a whole more characterization involved. The relationship between Harry and Dumbledore was a particularly convincing one. The Ron/Hermione/Lavender and Harry/Ginny/Dean love triangles really get a lot of screen time here, and these are present to provide a bit of light-heartedness to the film. While these scenes are probably the funniest in the series, I do wish the film concentrated less on those and more on the more important bits...

Professor Horace Slughorn returns to teach Potion at Hogwarts, and the actor playing him, Jim Broadbent, is exceptional in this film. He absolutely nailed all the scenes he's in. He's funny in one scene, and emotional in the other. Slughorn is instrumental in the film and you would almost be certain to fall in love with the character, as I did. Slughorn is, in my opinion, the best teacher (the ones who only appear in one film, i.e the Defence against The Dark Arts teachers) in the six films.

This movie is also very beautiful,with great CGI and excellent cinematography. Even though I wished all the important bits from the book were included (all the memories, more Quiditch, Snape's DADA classes, the Holidays) there is no way all of it were to be included.It's just too long. Besides, this is a movie, not a book. Thus the movie is stripped down to its very bare essentials..The film does a good job of choosing the most important parts that were to be included and all of them are executed well. The scene where Dumbledore and Harry went for the Hocrux is one of the highlights of the film and is done extremely well.

One disappointing scene was the one at the Astronomy Tower, *SPOILERS where Dumbledore was killed SPOILERS* and subsequently, the confrontation with Snape. It was sort of an anti-climax and far too short. The changes in that film and the book in that scene was sort of out-of-character for Harry. You'll see what I'm talking about when you watch it.

All in all, it was a good film.,maybe the best one in the series so far. As for those who read the book, there is still a feeling of something missing and for those who haven't,I'm not sure they will fully understand the going-ons in the wizarding world, but will have the basics covered...

**** (3 1/2 over 5)

IGN Review Harry Potter and The Half Blood Prince

Here are some differences form the book and the movie I found from Wikipedia... Thought I would share it with you all....

There are a number of changes from the book in the film which include a greater emphasis placed on less important subplots and the addition of scenes not present in the book. Although opening shots give some idea that Death Eaters are tormenting London (as seen with the destruction of the Millennium Bridge) it isn't explained why. The first chapter's meeting between the Minister of Magic, Cornelius Fudge and the unnamed muggle Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (which explains the Dementors' breeding and rioting) is oddly not present. This leaves a gap in the next film for the installation of Rufus Scrimgeour as the new Minister of Magic.

In the book, there was a large buildup for Remus and Tonks' relationship, with Tonks being depressed after Remus rebuffs her. However, both appear briefly in the film, and Tonks, in addition to knowing details about Remus that the others apparently do not, calls Remus "Sweetheart" and fights by his side during the attack on the Burrow, making it clear that the two are already together, and the long buildup for it was cut. Another thing which is cut is that Remus was 'underground' with the werewolves on Voldemort's side, and the revelations that Greyback was the one who bit him.

Much of the book's ending has been changed, with the climactic battle and Dumbledore's funeral being removed. Heyman commented that the end battle was removed to "(avoid) repetition" with the forthcoming adaptation of Deathly Hallows. As such, the Death Eaters proceed through Hogwarts without any resistance with a crazed Bellatrix ravaging the Great Hall and setting fire to Hagrid's hut. Bill Weasely's bite from Fenrir during the battle as noted in the book is not present, leaving yet another gap considering his marriage to Fleur and his werewolf-like condition (as a result of the bite) plays an important role in the upcoming film's plot. The funeral was removed as it was believed it did not fit with the rest of the film.[63] The collapse of a Muggle bridge mentioned briefly in the book serves as the film's opening sequence.[64]

Scenes of Diagon Alley being demolished by Death Eaters and an attack on the Burrow, known as "The Burning of the Burrow" by Bellatrix Lestrange and werewolf Fenrir Greyback are added, as can be seen in the trailers. All but two of the memory scenes, including that of the Gaunts, have been cut. Only the flashbacks of Tom Riddle at the orphanage and Riddle asking Slughorn about Horcruxes, shown twice, remain.[64] Yates said they made the decision to compress the memories, but still "got some really cool ones".[65]

Characters who are cut include the Dursleys, Kreacher, Dobby, Bill and Fleur, Rufus Scrimgeour, Cornelius Fudge, the Gaunts, Moaning Mrytle, Professor Trelawney, and the Muggle Prime Minister. However, Quidditch,[66] being excluded from the previous film, returns. Bellatrix Lestrange also participates in the battle of the astronomy tower, whereas she did not in the book. This scene also shows Harry hiding on a floor underneath Dumbledore and his adversaries as he is acting on Dumbledore's wishes to stay put, whereas in the book, Dumbledore forces Harry to hide by casting the body bind spell on him while he is under the invisibility cloak. All of the scenes where the characters are learning to disapparate were cut.

In the book, on the Hogwarts Express, after he is paralyzed and hidden under his Invisibility Cloak by Draco Malfoy, Harry is rescued by Nymphadora Tonks. In the film, Luna Lovegood saves him instead, using her Spectrespecs to find him.

The film focuses on Harry's growing feelings for Ginny, more so than in the books or previous films. It includes a few Ginny and Harry scenes that were not in the novel, including one scene in which Ginny tenderly feeds Harry a mince pie at Christmas, only to have Ron intrude on the moment. Also, they do not share their first kiss in a Quidditch match celebration (Ron and Lavender take this role instead). Instead, the two share a brief kiss when they are alone in the Room of Requirement, having made the excuse of hiding Harry's Potions text book to be there. The film also never explained how or when Ginny broke up with Dean (although, when she turns up late at one of Slughorn's parties looking as if she's just been crying, Hermione suggests that she and Dean have been fighting). In the novel, she accused Dean of always trying to help her through the portrait door into the Gryffindor common room. In reality, Harry had been wearing his Invisibility Cloak, and bumped into her while under the influence of Felix Felicis. The scene in which Harry breaks up with Ginny at the funeral was removed, along with a lot of the dialogue that followed the funeral in the book.

Ron and Lavender's relationship is also quite different in the novels than in the film. In the film, she is never referred to by name but seems to have an almost unhealthy obsession with Ron before their relationship even began while in the novel, it took a few months before her behavior became obsessive. The end of their relationship was also changed. In the film, Ron calls Hermione's name when he wakes up from being poisoned which causes Lavender to run away in tears. In the novel, she breaks up with him because she sees him and Hermione coming from the dorms to the common room together and assumed that there had been something going on with them for a while (she did not see Harry as he was under his invisibility cloak). Also, in the novel Lavender did not get a high enough score to be in N.E.W.T. potions while in the film she is in the class.

Hermione's attacking Ron with her transfigured birds after seeing him kiss Lavender at the Quidditch match celebrations is changed somewhat - in the novel, Harry finds Hermione in an unlocked classroom. In the film, he finds her in a hallway. Also, it is indicated that Hermione only started crying after leaving the classroom, while in the film, she is crying throughout the entire scene and Harry consoles her.

Also Harry does not hide the Potions book under the wig and tiara of Ravenclaw but instead Ginny hides it when Harry closes his eyes. This change from the book will also affect the Deathly Hallows since that was how he found the horcrux.[67]

Also, in the film, there is no mention of the other Horcruxes besides the diary, the ring, and the locket. Riddle vaguely mentions seven in his tense conversation with Slughorn although it is not confirmed. In the book, Dumbledore explains to Harry that he has reason to believe that the remaining Horcruxes are Voldemort's snake Nagini, Helga Hufflepuff's cup, and something of Gryffindor's or Ravenclaw's (it later transpires that it was in Rowena Ravenclaw's diadem).

Furthermore, the reason behind Harry and Dumbledore's trek into the cave is never explained through exposition-- though the cave is seen in a photograph on the wall in the young Tom Riddle's room at the orphanage, there's no mention of why the adult Voldemort would have hidden a horcrux there (in the book, Dumbledore explains to Harry that the boy Riddle would terrorize fellow orphans by bringing them down the cliffs into the cave during field trips). Harry and Dumbledore's treacherous swim into the cave is absent as well. Also, it is not explained why or how Snape coined his self-made title, the "Half-Blood Prince", which is because his mother (Eileen Prince) was a pureblood witch and his father was a Muggle

I'm going country

2009-05-30T06:15:00.001-07:00

Yeah...I'm not updating...What? You've got a problem with that? Want to meet up face to face to settle? Hahaha just kidding..But you already know that right?

Anyway no one reads this sorry excuse for a blog anyway...Who would want to read mindless, unnecessary,lifeless and endless ranting? I wouldn't....So if you're reading this, there's something wrong with you..You seem to like reading boring,uninteresting stuff.

Common test is fast approaching and I've been studying. Three tests coming are coming up, for Instrumentation and Analytical Chemistry (what a mouthful!), Molecular Biology and Medical Biochemistry..All of them are okay, not that hard, not that easy...and the content volume is just nice.

I watched the dreadful final between Manchester United and Barcelona...Frankly, the match doesn't play like a final at all, more like a friendly
Man U started out explosively, coming close to scoring in a few ocassions, but then it was Barcelona all the way.
Clearly, Man Utd wasn't at their best, and Barcelona was playing exceptionally well.
Barca controlled the midfield and that ultimately led to Man Utd's downfall...
Interestingly, I wasn't too sad at all that Man Utd lost...
Maybe it was because of thet have already had a fantastic season, or maybe because Barcelona rightly and fairly won the final.....Congrats Barca!!!! (And yes, Messi is better than that overrated, traitor, slave-wannabe Ronaldo)

I went to the first session of shooting, which is my new CCA....
Here are some shots...

After all that fuss? How did I fare?
Nothing short of a disaster( actually its not that bad,its just that I'm very hard on myself)

And alright,on to the main topic.
I'm going country!!
I've always loved country music, but not as much as I do now.
It used to be 80% Westlife in my mp3...
Now its 90% country music in there.
And yes, no more Westlife songs!!!
I still love Westlife, but not so much now... It's their fault for going on a 1 year break, during which I started experimenting with different artists and discovered a few I really like.
The country artists I'm listening to, some are well-known. and some, I bet even country music fans have not heard of..

So now I'm listening mainly to Cat Stevens/Yusuf Islam, Taylor Hicks and Elliot Yamin...
And the country artists I'm listening to include Collin Raye, Rascal Flatts, Willie Nelsen, Hank Williams Jr, Eddie Rabbitt,Asleep at the wheel, Merle Haggard, The Statler Brothers and Jerry Reed....
WoooOOO!!! Lets hear some country THWANG!!! Blog song is "All My Ex's Live In Texas" by Whitey Shafer.Thats the kind of music I'm listening to.

Yeah

2009-05-09T07:42:00.000-07:00

Alright, alright... I haven't written anything for some time
I'm not very busy, but I just don't feel like it.
No one reads this crap anyway, so who cares?

So what happened?
I changed class. My class was split into 6 parts and forcibly placed into the 5 other classes. In the beginning, it just pissed me off. Now, it's cool. my new class is quite the interesting bunch of people. They didn't treat us like outcasts which we obviously are and that's nice. Anyway, I still hang out with my old classmates so it doesn't really matter either way

Alright, the new semester.
Very boring.
Seriously.
All 4 modules have to do with either proteins or DNA and there's lots of Chemistry and calculations involved. This isn't what I signed up for!!!
And not to mention, my Interdisciplinary module I&E(Environment) is gay.
We have to do community service-like work for a pass/fail module? Again... not what I signed up for

There's still hope though...Next semester will be so much more better,at least the modules we are taking...So I'll have just to suffer through this 6 months of torture.

I just joined a CCA for the first time...SHOOTING!!
Not real gun though (duh!!) , it's air rifles and air pistols...
It's gonna be fun!!!

And yeah!! I just got 2 module prizes... Biostatistics and Cell Biology..which means I got top marks for these modules among my cohort!!
Seriously, it's not an easy award to get...These people are seriously very very smart..
That fact is not surprising coming from a course which has a cut-off point of 9 ( the tied-lowest in Singapore)
So, getting this award assured myself that I was'nt, simply put, "a big fish in a small pond" which I thought I was..I could stand toe to toe with the big boys (though not the biggest)
And because of that, I'm proud of myself and thank God for it..

I am quite surprised for getting the award, because
1) I slacked more in the second semester ( a lot more)
2) I screwed up my Cell Biology exam due to time management..I had only 15 minutes to do a 30 mark question
3) Again, these people are seriously freaking smart

So I hope to get awards like these again..It made me and my parents proud..And the $100 reward isn't too shabby either

I promise to update more now..
And my classmates from 2MO1 or 2MO3 (I don't even know my class number until now...Can you believe that?) if you happen to read this blog and have one too, drop me a message and I'll happily link ya...
CiaO

Today's Special: Fetus Soup?!?!?!

2009-04-02T05:16:00.001-07:00

The Chinese in The Republic of China seem to eat anything they could get their hands on...
Next on the list......Babies??? Its disgusting.... I hope the government does something to stop these Cannibals

I don't know where the Fetuses come from, or even if these pictures are real.. Got them in my mail..

American Idol

2009-03-28T06:27:00.000-07:00

This season of American Idol has really piqued my interest... At first I didn't have a clear favourite until Matt Giraud did a rendition of "So Small' by Carrie Underwood which in my opinion, one of the best performances I've heard by an American Idol contestant. The studio version is equally awesome and I've put it as my blog song so all of you can have a listen and understand what I'm talking about...

Here are the contestants in order of who I like more to who I like less.....and a bit of what I think about them...
BEST TO WORST
1) Matt Giraud
This guy has a fantastic voice and very competent with the piano. Matt has a contemporary style of music which is very appealing to me. There are a lot of layers to his voice which is the reason he is getting rave reviews from the judges..
He's probably the most relevant artiste to today's music industry..I can totally picture hearing him on the radio...
It's a pity though that he's not very popular with the viewers. Just this week he was in the bottom two...I hope in time he gets more fans with his captivating performances..
I'll the first to admit that he WON'T win the competition. But I wish he gets far enough to get a recording contract.

2)Anoop Desai

The last Indian to be on American Idol (Sanjaya Malakar) was a total joke... Anoop has a very likable personality though he is a bit arrogant sometimes.. Anoop has a smooth R&B type voice which is pleasant to listen to...
3.Allison Iraheta
I usually don't like female singers. The main reason is that all of them sound the same.They also sound shrieky and high pitched which hurts my ears. However Allison is different. Somehow her voice isn't irritating. It actually sounds good. Her rock-edged voice sounds so much matured than a regular 16 year old.

4.Danny Gokey
Danny, like Taylor Hicks, sounds brilliant live, but doesn't sound too good in rcording. He couldn't bring the same passion in the reocrding like he does in the live performances. However, he is a joy to see in the live show

5.Adam Lambert

Adam Lambert is one of the favourties to win this season. His signature is his high pitched-metal shriek, that to me, is a bit annoying. He is an alright singer...when not doing that shriek, he sounds quite good.

6.Kris Allen
Kris is a popular contestant this season mainly for his looks. He isn't the best singer, but has a soothing voice..He is just an average singer.

7. Lil Allen

Lil Rounds has good vocals. The only thing I have against ther is that her voice is that there are a lot of singers like her in the mainstream radio.

8. Megan Joy
Megan Joy has an unique voice which is quite nice. However her recent performances are just terrible. Her dancing is really bad too.

9.Scott MacIntyreScott doesn't have a good voice. He has a very very decent voice. He got the sympathy votes just because he's blind.

2009-03-28T05:51:00.000-07:00

Here's almost everything significant that I did during the holidays so far, or everything I wanted to say but was too lazy to.

1) I went to Choa Chu Kang stadium to watch a football match between SAFFC vs. Woodlands Wellington. Woodlands won 3-2 but I had actually supported SAFFC. It was brilliant match. SAFFC was 2-0 up at half-time but somehow Woodlands scored 3 goals to win. I am sure I saw Kamarul there, but I don't think he noticed me...

2) I played Left 4 Dead for the first time at a LAN shop with Hafiz and Shalihin. I've always wanted to play it as I've heard its a brilliant game. I wasn't disappointed. It is a fantastic social game that will appeal to the anyone with a slightest interest in First Person Shooters

3) I got my results and it was better than expected. The biggest shock was getting an AD for Communication Toolkit. Speaking and communication have never been my forte. However, this result actually shows that I am a quite capable speaker.Or maybe the results are rigged.Who knows?
I wasn't sure I could get an AD for Cell Biology after I rushed through the paper. But I did get it in the end, which is quite surprising too. It is not easy to get a distinction (top 5% of all who took the paper), especially going against the people in my course, who are very smart students. I am thankful to God for getting me the good results..and hope to reproduce the same results in time

4)The timetable for next semester is out! and again, like the first semester, there are waaaaaay too many breaks, which means later time for me to go home...The first 10 hours are practicals, which will be very tiring.... Note: Thursday slots are empty as it is reserved for the IS modules which are still pending for enrollment on the 2nd of April.
(Click to enlarge)

5)Two of my favourite singers Collin Raye and Rascal Flatts will be releasing albums soon which I can't wait to get... And not to forget, Meat Loaf will guest star on House M.D on the 6th of April..

6) Manchester United has kind of hit a slump lately in the EPL and Liverpool are hot behind their heels. MU's performance against Fulham was absolutely dreadful. I hope they recover and win all 5 titles...Man Utd FTW!!!!!
Anyway, even if Man Utd does not win the title, I hope it's Chelsea instead of Liverpool cos I hate Liverpool very strongly, and only partly due to them trashing Man U 4-1.....

There are other things I would like to say but forget what it is...Well nevermind.....it's probably not important anyway...

2009-03-19T19:06:00.000-07:00

Alright

So I'm not updating....

I'm so lazy...I know

Okay so my results are at the bottom...

I'm quite satisfied with it....

AD for Communication Toolkit? Damn...Didn't expect that

At least my GPA rose significantly from 3.721 to 3.8846 now....

I'll update on the events of my life later..Not in the mood now

URRgggHHH

2009-03-10T05:46:00.000-07:00

Exams are over a long time ago...
And I've not been updating at all since then...
How was the exams for me?
Good....but could be better...
During one of the papers i had only 15 minutes to complete a 20 marks question...
But I'll manage.....

So....Whats happening with me now?
Nothing much really?
Been a bit of a routine week in and week out,
I've been playing The Godfather on my PS2 for the 3rd time
That's how bored I am
I wish I could go out more.....
But there are certain "restrictions" in my household I'd rather not talk about

Anyway I'm searching (half-heartedly) for a job.....
If anyone would spare me the very boring task of finding one and tell me where there is a free space for a job, I would be very grateful......
And they would have my company while working in the same job (which isn't very much of an incentive)

Something quite weird happened....
During one of my numerous late nights, on my bed, having bouts of minor insomnia,
I thought how it's like to have one of my favourite singers Meat Loaf appearing in one of my favourite TV dramas House....
Then I found out that it's gonna happen!
It's like a clashing of both of my worlds and it'll be interesting to see how it turns out..

Ok so cya people....
I'll leave ya with some reviews of the awesome games that have come out recently which I'm dying to play.....
Ciao...

Everything so far

2009-02-15T02:09:00.000-08:00

I haven't been updating for so damn long
Guess I don't have much time and besides, my life is so boring there really is nothing that warrants a post

Anyway school has ended for me.
It's my study week now
12 days of studying, 3 days of exams, then...
BAM!!!!
The holidays!

I quite hated my semester
There are 2 or 3 lecturers that I don't fancy too much.
And I hated all my modules except for Cell Biology which is quite interesting
Happy to know I won't be having any lectures of these modules anymore...
No more Biostatistics!
No more IT!
Woohoooo!

Anyway my practicals went well
I had initial problems with my Organic Chemistry practical
But in the end I think I did quite well

Cell Biology practical was a complete and utter torture
It wasn't difficult, it was an easy paper
But I was having one of the worst headaches of my life doing the paper
I literally had to endure the pain emanating from my brain, while still using it
It's like walking across a desert, with both your ankles broken

It was torture
However, I managed to do it through sheer willpower
Even if I was headache-free, I would have done the same standard of work
So no regrets there

Okay, so if you have crossed the desert with your ankles broken,
You'll need a rest
To recover
That's what I needed after the grueling paper
Rest
At home
But then, tragedy struck

Okay so here's what happened
I took the 184 bus home, which I slept in throughout the journey
I alighted and was supposed to take the 966 bus.
I don't know why, but I mistook a 960 bus for a 966 bus, and I boarded it!

If this was an ordinary bus, there's no problem
Just alight at the next bus stop, cross over and take the same bus back.
But this is no ordinary bus

You see, the thing is, the next bus stop was 20 minutes away
It had to go through an expressway first
So there I was, my head about the burst, and my throat was about to give way to my lunch, digested, that is.

So I told myself...
"Relax, don't panic, you did this to yourself and you just have to go with the flow"
Then tragedy number 2 struck
A jam.
A traffic congestion
Whatever you call it, it isn't good
This just wasn't my day

The journey took 30 minutes
So I alighted, crossed over,
And took a 190 bus, back to the original bus stop

Tragedy number 3 struck
There was no seat!
I was like...
"Oh shit!"

So there I was, about to pass out
If my throat was a fort and my digested lunch was an attacking army,
then there is only 1 soldier left, defending the fort.

You couldn't even begin to think I had to go through
I told myself,"If I passed this test, I must be proud of myself".
Fainting suddenly became a feasible option
I must looked pretty funny cause I was looking down all the time
I had to concentrate not to pass out

I did make it out alive in the end
And it was an experience I won't soon forget

I am addicted with a new TV show
Which isn't a good time, cause I have to study and I can't stop watching
It's called "Monk"
It's about a brilliant detective,Adrian Monk who have OCD
Which stands for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
It's a really funny show at times
I haven't laughed so much since "Friends"
And it's not easy to make me laugh
It's blend between "Friends" and "CSI"
The theme song is stuck in my head
And I decided to make it worse by putting it as my blog song

Common test

2009-01-10T05:15:00.001-08:00

Just here to update my Common test results
I have done quite well in this one and most of my classmates did well too
Since I'm not aiming to get top for everything anymore (getting it will be a nice bonus , but an A will be my main target), I'm quite happy with it

Organic Chemistry (40/45)
Cell Biology (72/75)
Biostatistics (94/100)

I could have done better for Organic Chemistry...Carelessness cost me a few marks, but overall I'm happy...

And yeah, I went to SP and NYP open house on Thursday with Sufyan and some other people..And as usual, NYP's was quite abysmal, and SP's was short on free gifts...I didn't go to NP's open house, which is a pity as it has quite a wide selection of great free gifts to be had...Last year, I was torn between which school to go to, NP or SP.... NP's good open house made up my mind...

New song is Minnie the Moocher, originally by Cab Calloway in 1930, and was covered by Band from TV..Band from TV is a charity band, consisting of TV's biggest stars, such as Heroes' Greg Grunberg,Adrin Pasdar and David Anders Houses' Hugh Laurie and Jesse Spencer, Desperate Housewives' Terri Hatcher and James Denton and many more... Hugh Laurie did the vocals here and I think it's quite good.He really is a mulit-talented man...An award winning actor, a comedian, an author, and now a musician....

BIrthday celebration

2008-12-17T07:09:00.000-08:00

So today was my birthday celebration by going to Sakura which is a all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant. Entry was $20, so it was $120 overall
It was wonderful. I ate myself into a stupor, quite literally, till I had a stomach ache on my way home. It was crazy and great at the same time.
I actually can eat quite a lot and I think with people like me, buffet restaurants will lose money and go bankrupt..Haha
After that, my parents bought me a $75 watch, which is really nice
Here are some pictures of the food I took, and this isn't all I ate, believe me
My handphone camera sucks as you can see, even though it is 2 megapixels, which isn't that bad

Here's a video which shows Westlife performing alongside JLS which is a finalist in the latest British talent show X factor (which produced Leona Lewis)..... I loved when Westlife came on, and they appear to say, let us show you how the pros do it..Love it

Everything so far....

2008-12-14T07:32:00.000-08:00

I am increasingly lazy to update
I might just stop the whole blog
But I'll keep it alive for another day...just...

Okay so I've not updated for over a month now
Why? You ask?
Two things:
Laziness and exams

So yeah I had my Common test which ended on Thursday
It was okay, quite easy, easier than expected actually, but you know me, it's not Zul if there's no paranoia

So enough about that, so what's next?
Ah, my birthday!
Which fell on the 26 November
Thanks for all the wishes..... Who wished me?....Ermmm..
I can't remember...Ermmm...Not a clue...Hey don't judge me!!
It was 3 weeks ago..How could I possibly remember?
Anyway thanks for the birthday wishes, you guys know who you are
And for those who didn't, no thank you at all (just kidding, just kidding!!!)
My birthday fell on a school day, for the first time in my life
It was a routine affair, nothing out of the ordinary happened
There was no gifts, but that is understood... I didn't give when it was my friends' birthday, so why should I receive any?
My family and I are going to Seoul Garden to celebrate my birthday.... Can't wait

So there's that...
I'll try to update more now, as I am having my 3 week break, starting tomorrow
Note the emphasis on the word "try" here

New song Amazing by Westlife
A song that lives up to it's title, but sadly it didn't do very well on the charts
A No.5 was all it could muster, but what do these British people know about music? Haha

So I owe three videos of the week
So here there are

Justice is sweet!

"Pure ownage" gun!

ROFL!

10 things you may not know about me

2008-11-19T04:07:00.000-08:00

So I'm tagged!
It's my duty to do this or risk losing my honor!
Hahaha

1) I am very paranoid
2) I tend to worry a lot.
3) I have very poor balance
4) I like socializing, though I'm not very good at it
5) My family calls me "baby", since I was small as I was the youngest...It has carried on till now..I don't mind it at all
6) I fear needles
7) I listen to operatic rock and old school country
8) I am a perfectionist, though I don't look like it sometimes
9) I love collecting pens of all different kinds
10) I am gay! hahahaha just joking..... seriously!...Okay for number 10, I love guns!!!!

These are the people I am tagging (I can tag anyone I want?)
1) Barrack Obama
2) Osama bin Laden
3) Elvis Presly
4) Miss Dhaliwal
5) Pikachu
6) Ultraman
7) The Joker
8) A mouse named Eloise
9) Dr Gregory House, M.D
10) Myself

Is that enough?... Hope all this people reply the questions.... :)
Though in a coffin there are there ways to access blogs? I might have to ask Elvis...It might be a problem
Barrack is way too busy to entertain me....
Can a mouse type? I guess a mouse is only an expert in using a mouse not a keyboard?
Well I guess it ain't gonna happen then?

Here's the second video of the week!
This is a hilarious music video on Jimmy Kimmel show featuring the biggest stars, including Brad Pitt, Ben Affleck, Robin Williams, Harrison Ford, Brad Pitt, Cameron Diaz, Christina Applegate, Rebecca Romijn, Benji Madden, Joel Madden, Josh Groban, and my favourite, Meat Loaf!
I'll keep it coming!

Arsenal vs. Manchester United

2008-11-08T22:14:00.000-08:00

Another soccer post
Yesterday was the huge Arsenal vs. Manchester United match at the Emirates
And Arsenal won
It was a great match in my opinion
A clash of the 2 best attacking sides in the Premier League
And Arsenal won fair and square
And I give them kudos for that
Even though the first goal was a freakish devilishly deflected goal and Man Utd should have gotten a penalty for Clichy's handball, and Man Utd had more clear cut chances but were let down with abysmal finishing, I would not let that detract Arsenal from a good win. They had chances, and they took them with 2 fine strikes from Samir Nasri. That made all the difference

I am happy with Man Utd's performance
They attacked Arsenal's mercilessly, but just didn't have the finishing
Rooney and Ronaldo should have at least 4 goals in total
And Rafael's goal was a stunning one
This is surely not the end for Man Utd's EPL campaign but this dented their hopes of winning
Only 5 points separate them from the leaders (if they win the next match)

Here are the highights of the match

Arsenal v Manchester United
Uploaded by thefootie

E-Learning

2008-11-07T21:22:00.000-08:00

My school has a week of E-learning every semester. It is to prepare us for the event of any emergency or pandemic, where we can't go to school anymore and lessons has to be conducted at home. Usually for an average NP student it would mean 9 days of holiday. However, my Organic Chemistry lecturer Dr Eddie Ong, has to go reservice on week 6 and 7. Thus, on E-learning, students of BMS has to go to school!!!
3 hours on Monday, 1 hour on Wednesday and 3 hours on Thursday. So, I have only Tuesday as a full holiday. And on Friday I have my IS...
So it really sucks..big time
But at least on Monday I can come at 1pm
Anyway I'll try to post interesting videos every week
This is the first "Video of the week"
Its a Pokemon spoof... Short but very funny

......................

2008-10-27T03:25:00.001-07:00

Okay so I've not posted anything for quite some time
mmmm... so nothing much happened
You know, going to school and such
And you know, I don't really like this semester
Not only the the subjects suck, the lecture theaters and ummm... sorry to say this but the lecturers do too

I kinda like Cell Biology..It's the only subject that seems really interesting to me..I like the lecturer Mr.Mak too...He's really patient and soft-spoken but sometimes he can't control the class

I have mixed feelings about Organic Chemistry.. Well, I do like the subject a bit.... It does hold my attention during lectures..But the lecturer, Dr Eddie....ummm is a bit boring....He speaks in a monotonous tone throughout and seriously it bores me to sleep...And what's with the "tough guy" attitude? Come on....

I am okay with Infotechnology... Even though IT was never my strongest field, it is quite interesting... We learn networking and Microsoft Excel...So it's quite cool... The lecturer, Mr Phang.. is a good teacher

I hate Biostatistics... I never liked Statistics, even when it was in E Maths (Histogram, Probability and Cumulative frequency)... And it has not changed... The lecturer is too strict for anyone's liking.. And truthfully, that really doesn't help anything...And to make things worse, I have Biostatistics 4 hours straight on Monday...it's really really sickening

So the IS modules Communication Toolkit and Individual and the Community

I like both of them.. Both are quite okay subjects... CT being about speech and writing (which I like) and IAC is about...well I don't know...and frankly, no one does
But I do like both lecturers... My CT lecturer is really kind and my IAC lecturer is really really funny and entertaining....like a clown...haha
I still prefer last semesters' IS modules (Sports and Wellness especially) and well, actually all modules were better last semester

So it's going to be a long semester.. It's okay in some parts, but in overall, its not looking very good

Sprain!

2008-10-16T06:53:00.000-07:00

Today was just an unforgettable day
I endured pain like I've never before

Okay so here's what happened
So I was on the overhead bridge, crossing to the other side of the road
While on the bridge, I saw the bus I was supposed to take, 184
So my first instinct was to hurry and catch the bus
So I was running
And unfortunately, due to a nasty combination of wet pavements and "friction-less" shoes,I fell down. Hard
My first reaction was like WTF?
Then, of embarrassment
But I still managed to board the bus!
It must have been funny when I fell cause when I boarded the bus, several people were smiling
Guess the way I fell was funny
I laughed when people had similar mishaps
Probably redemption...lol

It must be embarrassing for most people
And I'm no exception
But I really didn't have much time to worry about that
During the fall, I sprained my left ankle.
It landed in an unnatural way
Something like this:
It was really really painful
At first, the adrenaline coursing through my veins prevented me from feeling much pain
Once in the bus, I had to stand as there were no seats available
That's when my ankle started acting up
It was so painful to the point that my eyesight became so bright I couldn't see anything, my face became hot and my hearing was affected...At that point I was telling myself "Oh, god don't make me faint...Not now..."

School was terrible.Every single step I took was excruciating

When I was going home, lo and behold, I developed a headache
It's a fact that when two different parts of your body is in pain, the brain will only sense the one that is more painful than the other...
So all the time in school, my headache was "hidden" as the pain in my ankle was more outstanding...
So when I was in the bus, my headache appears

So that was that...Pretty interesting day
The doctor I went to gave me 5 days of MC
And told me to rest at home and to lie on the bed 24/7 and not to walk...
I really don't know what I can do on bed for the next 3 days

I really wish I can go back to school at least on Monday
I wouldn't want to miss lessons!!!

First day

2008-10-02T04:42:00.000-07:00

This years' Hari Raya could be the worst ever for me
Hari Raya is all about the atmosphere
But this year there was a lack of it
Firstly, the night before, we didn't go to the mosque to do the "takbir"
And on the day itself, we went to my grandmother's house late
Thus, all of my relatives have left
Never mind, hope it gets better from here
Anyway contact me those who want to jalan.....

2008-09-25T04:58:00.000-07:00

HELLO!!!!!!!!!!!!
So theres' not much difference from the time I last blogged
Actually theres' none
Still at home stoning
Bored.......
For the first time during holidays I wish I was schooling, which almost seems like a sin to be thinking that because I will be regretting it as soon as school starts

Speaking of school,
I got my timetable
At first glance, it seems like it is better than last semesters'
But my Poly friends, do not be fooled
If u look at last semesters' timetable, it is the same!!!
Except for minor differences such as shorter breaks
Actually, on Monday we'll have a total of 7 hours lesson with 5 hours of it consecutively..which is longer than last semesters' 6 hours...And 5 hours consecutively?Damn!
But if theres' one thing to cheer about, is that on Tuesday and Thursday, the last periods are practicals, and you know that practicals end early...So we can go home early!
On the other hand, we will miss LT 68E dearly! No more sleeping during lectures!

Click to enlarge
Taken from Kai Bengs' blog....The timetable is same as mine but on Friday mine is from 8 to 12...Somehow my Print screen key on my laptop isn't working..Can't take screenshots....

So the F1 race is coming very soon to Singapore for the very first time...in the weekends
I don't get the sport at all
What's so fun watching cars moving around in a circle?
And for spectators who pay good money to watch it in person?
What the Hell?
They get to watch cars(more like coloured blurs) zip pass them for a minute every 30 minutes..
Then what do they do for the other 29 minutes? Stoning?
Oh the hundreds of dollars of money spent is very worthwhile isn't it?

Then maybe for them it's fun I may never know
It's the same for people(like O-Yan) who doesn't understand soccer
For them, they say "What's so fun about watching 22 grown men in shorts chasing a ball?"

I may dislike F1 but I do like cars...
Which normal male doesn't?

2005 Lamborghini Concept S
Hari Raya is coming
I am excited more because I can eat again in the afternoon
Frankly speaking, the older I got, the less exciting Hari Raya gets
I guess that applies for everyone..or maybe not
In the past, Hari Raya seems so atmospheric and happy
But the older me and my family gets, the less we go out, and thus subsequently, the enjoyment level suffers

So thats all for now
Leave you with Westlife's Number 1 single "I Have A Dream/I Believe In Angels"
This is the number one song in the charts for the first week of the 2nd millenium
So this song was dubbed the "Millenium number 1"
Bye!

2008-09-14T18:37:00.000-07:00

The exam results have been released
How did I do?
Fairly well I think

Here are my results
Don't laugh!

Microbiology B+ (Credit Units=7)
Physiology AD (C.U= 2)
Mathematics AD (C.U= 5)
Inorganic and Physical Chemistry AD (C.U= 7)
Creativity and Applied Thinking skills C+ (C.U=2)
GPA=3.72

It's ok
I screwed up CATS
But who gives a &#%@
CATS was a stupid,"unacademic" module to begin with
But Microbio!
I'd expected to get an A
But nvm ar B+ still good

You know AD is something really hard to get
Its not only a distinction
But it represents the top 5% of the students taking the examination
I got 3 of them
So that's something to cheer me up
there are around 100 students taking the exam so I am the top 5 for 3 subjects
not bad at all.......

3.72 GPA simply isnt good enough
i need it get as high as possible so that it lighten my burden for the upcoming semesters
If only I got A for Microbio....................

2008-09-14T01:54:00.000-07:00

This post is all about soccer
If any of you who are not interested in it
I suggest you stop reading
Right about.....now

Okay
So you know I like Manchester United
It's a club of my pride and joy
I've loved them since I was 12
For the past two seasons they've won 2 premier league titles and 1 champions league title
So they are a good side

But I must say this season had'nt been the dream start they have been looking for
2 losses in a row
I gotta say, they suck
They really do
They were'nt the same side as before
But who cares? I still love them
This is a slump
They will recover eventually

The match against Liverpool was a nightmare
Liverpool were the much better side and deserved to win
Manchester United had a fearsome attacking trio
But they didn't receive much of the ball
The midfield simply did'nt supply them with the right ball
So you can't really blame Tevez or Berbatov
They scored the first goal
But after that they did'nt receive much of the ball at all
Wayne Rooney was played out of position but he played okay
Anderson was deployed on the left and I think he did pretty well
He supplied the goal and a few chances
Scholes and Carrick were okay but Carrick was a bit under par in his performance, giving the ball away too often
Subs Hargreaves and Nani did'nt really play very well I guess as I did'nt really see much of them
THe defenders were not at fault for the 2 Liverpool goals
Ferdinand was solid but Vidic had an uneccesary red card but did'nt make much mistakes
Brown scored an own goal and did'nt offer much penetration
Evra was good defensively but not offensively
Van der sar had a nightmare of a game with two mistakes early on in the game
One he redeemed himself with a good save
And the other, which scored an own goal which changed the complexion of the game

So I really hope they get back on track soon
Maybe after Ronaldo is back.....

2008-09-14T01:35:00.000-07:00

Wow tomorrow I'm finally going to get my results!
I was quite confident right after doing the exam
But now I'm not really confident
Haha
Bye!

2008-09-12T07:23:00.000-07:00

Oh ok
I know my blog sucks big time
I mean there isn't much content and I very rarely update anyway
But who cares? I'm gonna write on it anyway

I'm having the weirdest sleeping trend
I can't seem to sleep at night!
Which isn't natural cause humans are'nt nocturnal creatures
Anyway I can't sleep up till about 4.30am everytime
Which is next to nothing as at 5am I have to wake up to have my meal for fasting purposes
I will eventually sleep at about 6am and wake up at 2pm
At 7pm-8pm I get so sleepy it's not even funny but I can't sleep yet!
I have to perform my prayers!
After 8pm I am as energized as a bunny up till the wee hours of the morning at around 5am
I have to get around this vicious cycle! and quickly!

I'm also eating like a pig
LOL!
I don't know why but I have a huge appetite these few months...starting from May
I'm gaining weight now but I'm lazy to exercise
I'm getting fat and it's not cool!
Better start exercising soon!

I'll leave u with a cool performance from Phil Collins
Check out the awesome drum solo at the end!

2008-09-03T01:21:00.000-07:00

It's funny isn't it? How fickle humans can be
In human I mean me
Just 2 weeks ago I would do anything for the holidays
The tortuously mundane routine of going to school, going back and studying really took a toll on me
Now I'm actually so bored at home I'm actually wanting to go to school!
I know it's stupid
Because a month and a half later I'll be blogging about how boring and tiring school is and I can't wait for the holidays

Anyways I feel like working, you know just to have a purpose
But you see, there aren't many jobs and it's hard to find one
And also, it's the fasting month
And most jobs I'm applicable for are physically-demanding rather than mentally-demanding ones
Thus, I would not be able to perform to my fullest potential

Anyway as you know it's the fasting month
And thank god I'm at home
Anyway you may think that fasting is a foolproof method of losing weight but I beg to differ
Rather, it's a routine built for gaining weight, at least for me
So this is how it goes...You wake up 5am in the morning and due to fear of being hungry in the evening you would eat, a lot..After which you will sleep
Then you starve yourself for 13 hours...
And for people like me, they will not do anything and stay at home for this 13 hours
So that translates to zero calories burnt
And then you break fast, and due to you being ridiculously hungry, you will gorge
Thus as you can see, there's almost no loss and a lot of gain of calories
Am I talking crap, maybe I am and maybe I should stop here?

Anyway there is this country singer named Collin Raye and I think he's a brilliant singer
His song entitled "Love,me" is a one of my favorite songs ever, so that's the song in my blog
Its a really sad song
And the first time I heard it, it was the fist time a song nearly made me cry
This are the lyrics

I read a note my Grandma wrote back in 1923
Grandpa kept it in his coat, and he showed it once to me
He said, "Boy, you might not understand, but a long, long time ago,
Grandma's daddy didn't like me none, but I love your Grandma so.

We had this crazy plan to meet and run away together
Get married in the first town we came to and live forever
But nailed to the tree where we were supposed to meet instead
I found this letter, and this is what it said :

"If you get there before I do
Don't give up on me
I'll meet you when my chores are through
I don't know how long I'll be

But I'm not gonna let you down
Darling wait and see
And between now and then
Til I see you again

I'll be loving you
Love, Me."

I read those words just hours before my Grandma passed away
In the doorway of the church where me and Grandpa stopped to pray
I know I've never seen him cry in all my fifteen years
But as he said these words to her, his eyes fill up with tears

"If you get there before I do
Don't give up on me
I'll meet you when my chores are through
I don't know how long I'll be

But I'm not gonna let you down
Darling wait and see
And between now and then
Till I see you again

I'll be loving you
Love, Me."

One last thing,
There is this really really cute video
It's really an internet phenomenon, with over 50 million views on youtube
and brought about lots of spin offs
The parents even appeared on a popular British TV show Richard & Judy for an interview
So here it is
It's called "Charlie bit me"

The interview

2008-08-29T06:37:00.000-07:00

Today which you all already know I went back to school for teachers day..It was great seeing all of my old friends again... Sufyan, Zaid, Hong Hui, Jin Hua, Dexly, Aswandy, Shi Hui, Elisse, Min Yi, Johan, Daniel, Amirul, Suren, Thura, Chin Yang, Mohan, Irah, Atiqah...Is that all?I hope I mentioned all of them...Anyway I thought the performance overall was quite good actually..Better than the one we had last year..After the concert which is at about 10.30am we met and talked to certain teachers...Ms Toh, Mr Tan, Miss Rohani, Mdm Rohizan and Mdm Rajinee, in order...It was quite something meeting back the teachers...God, I miss the days..I miss the atmosphere the most..sitting in class with the brown tables, sitting in pairs...You know,all the small little minor things....
Anyway after that me and a few guys when to pray. After that, I watched the movie Wall-E with Johan at Causeway Point...It was a wonderful movie..almost perfect..It had spectacular visuals, the best I have seen in a movie thus far..Coupled with that, is an amazing storyline about a cleaning robot finding love after being stranded on earth for centuries, human spirit and about saving our earth and environment which is rendered uninhabitable by us humans....The main character Wall-E is a very likable robot and I will guarantee you that you will fall in love with him..You've got to catch it..Its funny, original , clever, breathtaking and inspiring at the same time
I'll give it a
4.5/5

Completion of exams

2008-08-22T03:49:00.000-07:00

I guess I have not blogged for a month now...I have been busy with my studies for the exams..So much so that I had no time to blog for a few minutes... I really worked hard for this examinations and I think I have done quite well. The first paper Physiology was the easiest though there were some "are you sure this is worth 10 marks?" moments. Maths was slightly harder but I managed to finish the paper with no problems at all..IPC was harder than the two, but it was not the questions itself that made it so hard. Rather, it was the time given that was not really enough to complete..Even though I wasn't able to check most of my work and I am a really careless guy, I think I did well enough..Today was the last paper Microbiology and as expected it was relatively the hardest, though on its own its a moderately easy paper...Let's face it ..it could be much much worse..Anyway I did fairly well I think

After the paper I went on to play pool with Hafiz..It was only my second time playing but I think I really got a hang of it, even beating Hafiz twice...haha..Anyway I kind of teased him for having a girlfriend on the way home...lol

There is a really great movie called Dawn of the Dead which I had watched recently..It was the most exciting ride I've had in watching a movie since the classic LOTR trilogy and definitely is in my top 10 list of the best movies I've ever watched...It's about a band of survivors in a zombie infested city trying to stay alive by seeking refuge in a shopping mall..The zombies here aren't your typical dumb zombies you'd expect, rather they are really scary,fast moving and relatively intelligent than your typical zombie..Believe me, this one's a hell of a ride Check it out... Here the link to watch it on your PC...Don't worry its legal

2008-07-21T21:27:00.000-07:00

I'm really missing the 4E1 guys and girls
My new classmates are fine
But they really can't replace you guys
I miss the laughs in class,
Kamarul is the the main instigator
I miss my circle of friends
I miss irritating Sufyan, I miss joking around with Johan and Hafiz, also simply interacting with Shalihin and Zaid
I miss talking with Diaz, Jin Hua, Hong Hui, Shi hui, Chin Yang
I miss the funny antics of Suren and all those jokers
Heck, I even miss the irritating unstoppable chatter of Elisse, though I still get that in school sometimes. Don't get me wrong...Its good, don't change, be true to yourself..It makes you unique
It applies to all of you guys, don't ever change to fit in with the crowd. Be true to yourself and you will find true friends for sure...No one likes fake people..People who put up an act to shield your own character is not liked as they are always deemed as untrustworthy ..Be true to yourself....That all guys..Bye..cya again soon!

2008-07-17T10:00:00.000-07:00

Exams are coimg! omg!
Must do well!

Anyway enough abt that
Yesterday guess who I bumped into?
Shalihin!
It's quite surprising cause I lost contact with him totally since ermmm... the day I collected the O level results..Thats a long time
It's so bad I actually did not know which school he had gone to
I met him at the bus stop opposite the Marsiling MRT station
He was dressed quite smartly and apart from that. he basically looks the same
I learned he is in SHATEC now in tourism management course (i think)
which is the same school as Azri
Well, I wish them both the best in the future

And another thing happened
At school I went to the toilet which was quite crowded
And I chose a cubicle, went in and closed the door
And guess what happened? my index finger got caught when I was closing the door
And the door was heavy, and I didn't close it smoothly,
In fact, I almost slammed the door
These two factors against my little index finger?
No chance in hell
I could have sworn that that moment right there was the most painful experience I had to go through in my life
I know myself. I can tolerate pain really well. My finger had been hit by a toy plane propeller in school (my sec school cca syfc)and I didn't even wince
But sometimes some pain can be just intolerable
I could have shouted so loud right there that the whole school could have heard me..
But I couldn't do that, not if I were to embarrass myself in front of the dozen or so people in the toilet
So when I couldn't shout, I literally jumped up and down several times
And after a while, the pain subsided and I exited the cubicle as if nothing ever happened
Then I noticed my finger was bleeding quite profusely
I washed it in the sink
I also noticed my finger got very warm
Probrably cos I came from the cold lecture theater and that blood was flowing at the spot were the cut had been made
I was still bleeding when I got back to the theater
And there was it, the most painful experience in my life.....so far

2008-07-12T00:43:00.000-07:00

I'm going crazy right now
Exams are near
So logically I need to study
That doesn't really matter

Then have 7 week break
Its supposed to be a good thing
But then when I think about it, it's going to be boring!
I'd rather be in school!
But then I very lazy to go to school also!
Come on Zul, just what the hell do you want?!

Anyway on Friday I went to Gym orientation with Hong Jun and Yong Han
It was fine
At least now I can access the damn gym
Then went to pray with Johan
Thought of going back to school to use the gym
Cos Johan is going
But then a tidal wave of laziness swept over me
Haha

Anyway Westlife is going for a 1 year break
So I won't be listening to any new Westlife material till November next year
I used to think "What the hell am I going to listen to now?"
Cos I listen to Westlife quite often
But then I came across Meatloaf and Take that
I've been a fan of Meat Loaf for some time now
And I used to hate Take That(a boyband) but when I heard their new album I'm starting to like them
In case you're wondering, "Who the hell is Meat Loaf? Isn't that a name for a food?"
I wouldn't blame you
At his peak (1980s-1990s), you guys weren't even born yet
Anyway Meat Loaf has had a prolific career
Bat Out Of Hell, an album sold over 35 million copies,making it the 3rd best selling album of all time
His single, I'd do anything for love (but I won't do that) went to Number 1 in 28 countries
Haha so enough about that
Anyway the new song is the one I mentioned 2 lines before

Meat Loaf

Take That

2008-06-28T04:08:00.000-07:00

Hi I'm back
And I've got my Common Test Results and I can't say I am totally satisfied with it...My Chemistry which I feared I was going to do very poorly I actually did Okay..I got a 82/100...Though its not entirely satisfactory and I will strive to do better in the future.
For Microbiology I got a 44/50..which is also Okay but also I could do better.
For Maths I got 96/100..which is good but any standard but its not really that good cos all my other classmates got around the same marks
I am quite satisfied for my Physiology which I got 98/100..But it is not an important module..So it doesn't mean much

I am actually quite sick of school...I can't exactly point out the exact thing that makes me dread school so much..But I think its because of the long hours and 8 hours of breaks each week during which I don't have nothing to do
I dare say now that in my opinion, Secondary School is better...Much more stressful and tiring but for some strange and unexplainable reason, better
Maybe it's a personal thing.As you all may already know, I am a really competitive person.And being on top is a really satisfactory feeling..Seeing other people beat me really makes me frustrated...It's the case now..I can easily say that I am not the best student but i know what I am capable of and I know that I am capable of being top through hard work...For Common test I got only 1 subject which I think I got top...I worked real hard in preparation and I expected better.But it is an encouraging sign...I will work harder in the future...and try my best to sit on the throne again

Anyway Portugal is out..My prediction was really flawed..Haha...It doesn't matter..I somehow knew they were going to lose against Germany. despite being the better side..They lost due to their inability to deal with set pieces and with tall players..Hope they do better in the future

I don't think I have mentioned this to everyone but I actually got the $2000 a year MENDAKI scholarship...I had gone through a really scary experience in my first ever interview for this scholarship..Imagine being in a room alone with 3 people staring at you...And you know that $6000 is on the line if you slip up...Scary huh?
But actually I was quite calm during the interview...I don't know why but I am able to do that quite well whenever I am in a nervous situation
Getting this scholarship placed more pressure on me...Cos if I fail any subject, they will take back all that they gave me...But hey, isn't a bit of pressure good for everyone?

New song is Cry Over Me by Meat Loaf...Nice song

2008-06-14T18:37:00.000-07:00

It's been quite some time
Just don't feel like blogging these past few days
Well common test was a breeze...
I felt somewhat cheated even
Like I studied really hard for the exam but it was so easy
Except for the Chemistry exam....
It was one of the first time I had so much problems with an exam
I could'nt answer 35% of the questions
Which is'nt good

On a lighter note,it is the holidays!!!
Well I don't have much to do anyways
If I had a PS3 or something it would have been much different
Speaking of which...two of the games I'm dying to play,Metal Gear Solid 4 and Grand Theft Auto IV both got a perfect score from IGN!!! 10/10!!!
OMG!!!
IGN have never given any game a perfect score since 10 years ago
Now they gave 2 games a perfect score in quick succession!!!
It just speaks volumes of how freakin' epic these games are

You know what?
Right now I'm quite dizzy...
Truth is I didn't sleep the whole damn night
I don't know why...Insomnia maybe
It's always been a problem of mine
It's 10am now and I haven't had a minute of sleep
And there isn't a sign of me doing so...
Haiz

Portugal is going to win Euro 2008!!!
Remember you heard it here first
You might think,well he supports Portugal because of Cristiano Ronaldo
That's not true
I've supported Portugal since Euro 2004
Since they beat England in the Q-finals( I hate them)
I think they look good to go all the way after finishing Runners-up in the last Euro (damn you Greece!!!)

Anyway,I stumbled upon a song by Meat Loaf (I know the name sounds funny)...
It's all coming back to me now,a duet with Marion Raven and I think its awesome
Im posting the song in my blog
I kind of like Meat Loaf's music now..which is strange cause I'm really not into rock/pop
But hey who would have guessed that I listen to country musci via Rascal Flatts?
It just proves that the artist not the genre that makes me like a song

2008-06-01T06:34:00.000-07:00

Hi there!
Tmr is Common Test! OMG!!
Anyway I just found out that common test has the same weightage as my daily assignments!
LOL

Actually I am coping very well indeed.I am in a course where I am interested in...and which has subjects which I am good at,mainly science and maths
Its not that hard though I think it is harder than Secondary school
JC is much harder though

Anyway my modules are fun!!

IPC is the least fun of the lot...especially the practicals,they suck!!

Microbiology is fun...learning about cells never ceases to amaze me...such complexity for a very small thing.And the practicals are so fun..Play around with bacteria!!! and dissect a live frog!!(i've yet to do this)

Maths is always fun anyway I look at it.To make it better this module is so easy!!! (I might seem like an arrogant bastard but it's really true..It's easy!!No kidding)

Physiology is very fun!!! Even though there is a lot to remember it is a interesting subject!!

CATS is a great module that really builds my creativity

Sports and Wellness is the best!!! I get to play street soccer which is something I really like doing!!!

Anyway I hope I can do well for my common test..The signs so far are encouraging
I got a 34/35 for my maths test which is good
But I can't afford to be complacent now...
I have studied and worked so hard in preparation for my common test
I can't screw up now!!
I must get As for all my modules...Remember you heard it first here!!
A's for all my modules !! LOL

Anyway tm im going for my MENDAKI scholarship interview
If this is successful, I'm going to get $2000 a year, which translates to $6000 in 3 years!!
I must get it!!!
Its a lot of money...

Anyway ciao people.. I got to go
I want to study!!! (omg i sound like a nerd)
BYE!!!

2008-05-26T04:54:00.000-07:00

I'm just dropping by to prevent my blog from dying. Cause I noticed it is on the verge on doing so.
Anyway life's okay now. I think that Polyechnic is a bit more slack than Secondary School where the timetable is concerned. However one thing that still irks me is how little time there is to study. Like in secondary school, you have 2 whole years to complete one textbook, now it's 6 months to complete 1 textbook. Anyway common test is coming.Have to study.I can't mess up now.Not when it is the easiest time to get A for all subjects
Bye for now.New song is called I'm Already there by Westlife.Lyrics below.Superb lyrics.It makes nearly makes you cry.
He called her on the road
From a lonely cold hotel room
Just to hear her say I love you one more time
But when he heard the sound
Of the kids laughing in the background
He had to wipe away a tear from his eye
A little voice came on the phone
Said "Daddy when you coming home"
He said the first thing that came to his mind.

I'm already there
Take a look around
I'm the sunshine in your hair
I'm the shadow on the ground
I'm the whisper in the wind
I'm your imaginary friend
And I know I'm in your prayers
Oh I'm already there.

She got back on the phone
Said I really miss you darling
Don't worry about the kids they'll be alright
Wish I was in your arms
Lying right there beside you
But I know that I'll be in your dreams tonight
And I'll gently kiss your lips
Touch you with my fingertips
So turn out the light and close your eyes.

I'm already there
Don't make a sound
I'm the beat in your heart
I'm the moonlight shining down
I'm the whisper in the wind
And I'll be there until the end
Can you feel the love that we share
Oh I'm already there.

We may be a thousand miles apart
But I'll be with you wherever you are

I'm already there
Take a look around
I'm the sunshine in your hair
I'm the shadow on the ground
I'm the whisper in the wind
And I'll be there until the end
Can you feel the love that we share
Oh I'm already there
Oh I'm already there...

Sentosa

2008-05-11T01:31:00.000-07:00

Sentosa is turning out to be the preferred destination for class gatherings.You know why I said so?Firstly my ex-4E1 classmates chose Sentosa as the spot for our reunion,on the same day and place as 2006 4E1s' class reunion.And to top it off,my Polytechnic classmates are doing another gathering there on Monday,which unfortunately due to some circumstances I don't wish to share with you guys,I can't go.

Saturday was fun to say the least.Even though there wasn't anything at all to do there(which I had anticipated),being able to meet up and socialize with my classmates whom I missed ever so dearly made it a successful and fun gathering.We played games and chatted about the old days and how much "fun" we're having at Poly..Sigh..I miss the old days..

I don't really miss being in the secondary school itself.Mostly trying to live up to the high expectations of me made me work to the point of insanity.In Poly,I don't have that much expectations weighing me down.So I feel more relaxed.What I do miss most is my classmates.My friends for four years.The class who was like one whole big family.All the laughs,sweat and tears we shared,we shared them together.I don't know but that isn't present in Poly.I also miss people looking up to me,however boastful that one sounds

New song.Fallin' Upside down by Rascal Flatts,my favourite band behind westlife.This is from the album Melt.which I am listening now..I'm also leaving you with some pictures that I've taken
Bye!

Looks like an album cover..LoL

Another album cover

The tree bends due to Hafiz sitting on it!LOL!!!!

Nice View!

GTA IV

2008-04-29T04:57:00.000-07:00

hi everyone.Back to blogging again.I've read blogs and most people don't like school.The thing is,did the same thing happen wen u first came into secondary school?And how fun did the whole 4 years turn out to be?go figure
We must have an optimistic view of things.Tell yourself,even if you hate it a lot,u really can't do anyhting about it can you?
Actually school for me is quite fun lar.Better than the holidays.I have direction and goals now.I can start building back my reputation from scratch.Sure,it is a challenge.ANd Oh how I love challenges

I love games.And there is no game I want more right now than GTA IV..Its predecessor,GTA san andreas was my favourite game of all time....And I think now GTA IV might be able to trump it... most reviewers all over the world are giving it perfect scores or nearly perfect scores.Check out the video reviews below

2008-04-26T21:05:00.000-07:00

"There is one thing that quite bugs me is that I am having really some mixed emotions right now...I really yearn for the O levels to end(who would'nt)...However come to think of it...the moment O levels end,school's over....And they say secondary school is the best time of our lives...I just don't want to look back in the future and regret not treasuring the time I have now"
Entry on 18/9/07

How true did this statement turn out to be?I'm sure all of you miss your secondary school friends and teachers and not to mention the whole environment.The flag raising,the school song,the greeting of teachers,all of these seemed like a chore back then but now I feel like doing it all over again.Polytechnic life is a whole lot different from Secondary school.There isn't a strong sense of togetherness in Polytechnics,much unlike in secondary schools.The lessons in Secondary schools are also more intimate,the teachers actually care about the well-being of the students and make sure he or she understands the lessons,unlike in Polytechnic lectures.Not to mention,all of your reputation and friends you have painstakingly built up from ground up for 4 years all came crashing down in an instant.And you have to make another one all over again.I'll take this as a challenge for myself.I have to uphold my reputation,forget about missing my classmates and start anew,cause there is absolutely nothing I can do about it.Sometimes life is unfair

Wow that is quite emotional.Just practicing using English again.LOL.Actually what I said is quite true.I do miss Secondary School.But actually Poly is not bad.Lectures are quite slack.And my classmates are quite cool.1 thing I don't really like is the fact that my timetable has a whole lot of breaks and as a result,I went back late.For example,on Monday I have 3 hours break and went home on that day at 6pm.It won't be so bad if there is actually something to do during these breaks.I previously thought in Poly I had a lot of things to do but how wrong I was..Hope the timetable changes next semester

Right new song...Westlifes' new single which is out only in Asia and some parts of Europe.Something Right.Us Against The World was a brilliant song.But surprisingly it becam Westlifes' worst charting single ever peaking at number 8 in the UK charts.This marks the first time in Westlife's history that a single has not been able to reach the top 5 in the UK making "Us Against The World" the band's lowest charting single to date and thus ending their record of having 22 consecutive top 5 hits in the UKMany fans have blamed the record label,Sony BMG for putting the song up for download 2 weeks piror to the physical release of the single as well as choosing to release it during the Back Home Tour, thus resulting in inadequate single promotion.A similar situation occurred back in 2002 when Bop Bop Baby was released while the band was on tour. The single peaked at only #5 in the UK.This really sucks.British people have no musical taste.A song like Mandy which I though was the worst single by Westlife got top spot while Us Against The World,one of my favourite songs ever,was the lowest charting single ever.The same happened with the song "Amazing".Anyway the new song really rocks.Its an up tempo song.Hope you enjoy it

" SOMETHING RIGHT "

Never thought that I'd so inspired
Never thought that I'd find the higher truth
I believed that love was overrated
'Till the moment I found you

Now baby I know I don't deserve
The love you give me
But now I understand that

If you want me I must be doing something right
I got nothing left to prove
And it's all because of you
So if you need me
And baby I make you feel alive
I know I must be doing
Doing something right

It's because of you I feel so lifted
I've been looking at my life from higher ground
Never thought I'd be so elated
You're the one that turned it all around

Now baby, I didn't know myself
Until you changed me
And made me understand that

If you want me I must be doing something right
I got nothing left to prove
And it's all because of you
So if you need me
And baby I make you feel alive
I know I must be doing
Doing something right
Oohhh

And baby I know I don't deserve the love you give me
But I don't really care, cause

If you want me I must be doing something right
I got nothing left to prove
And it's all because of you
So if you need me
And baby I make you feel alive
I know I must be doing (I know I must be doing)
Doing something right (Doing something right)

Doing something right
Yeah yeah
Something right

So if you need me
And baby I make you feel alive
I know I must be doing (I know I must be doing)
Must be doing something right
Yeah yeah
Something right

Poly

2008-04-18T05:23:00.000-07:00

It has been quite long since I have last blogged wasn't it?There are a truckload of things that has happened since.Firstly on last Saturday on the 12th of April I had my prize presentation ceremony at Fuchun Secondary School.I had to give a speech as well.I won't be covering this on this post.Once I got my video going I will give a long post about the events that unfold.

As you all know I a now in Ngee Ann Poly doing my Biomedical Science course.The first day was a bit torturous affair for me.No friends + anti-social behaviour=disaster.I did'nt really say much to everyone in my class except for 2 people.Anyway,upon arrival at the school(I used the free shuttle bus service from Woodlands Interchange)I actually got lost on the way to the lecture!The school is very big so it is very easy to get lost.But I found my way somehow or rather.I ended school at 6pm on that day and during the 3 hours break,I had no friends to follow and virtually was on my own the whole time.And to make it worse the journey home was horrendous too.There were a lot of people at the bus stop and the MRT home was packed.

What a difference a day makes.By the second day I made an effort to stay with my classmates and also to socialize with them and it worked.As you know I am not the type of person who talks a lot.I usually keeps things to myself.I am okay when talking to my friends that I know.But starting a conversation with someone I don't know,is a bit hard for me.However,I was surprised that I managed to do it.Yay!
Anyway we ate together,go to classes together and also rot during breaks together.I kind of like my new classmates.However,the are'nt many Malays in my class so there are'nt much to talk about.And I can't really speak English that well.But I'm picking it up..
Now it's Friday and it's been a week since school started.I am familiarized with the school now and also take a much shorter route home so travelling is no longer much of a problem anymore.
I got to say that I really regretted not studying Secondary School Biology during the holidays.The Physiology lectures are alien to me as I have never heard of the terms and stuff and its really hard to understand the lecture.I will buy a Biology textbook and study it sometime...So thats all for now folks!!!

Orientation

2008-04-03T10:04:00.000-07:00

If there is one word to describe my school orientation is:ordinary.Prior to the actual day,I was absurd enough to think it would be anything but ordinary.I was a little excited in the days leading to the orientation.That is largely due to the fact that I have not experienced school life for so long...So I was excited to see my future classmates and campus..So I was expeciting a fun day at the orientation.Instead,it was just a normal orientation.And orientations are'nt supposed to be fun.

Anyway,I woke up at 7am and got ready.I exited my house at 7.45am.I took a MRT ride to Bukit Batok MRT station which took around 20 minutes.Then I alighted and took bus number 61.It took about 15 minutes.All in all,I took 1 hour to reach there.

When I reached the school,I was worried that I couldn't navigate to the lecture theatre properly.But thankfully there were students dressed in yellow(which I later found out were the camp leaders)standing at various points that literally points to the direction I need to go..

After registration,I entered the lecture theatre.It was rather large in there and the temperature is just right..I noticed there were a lot of people there.All the students there were from the Life Science and Chemical Technology department,which consists of 5 courses.So it is understantable that there are so many people there.I noticed that only about 1/3 of the student brought their camping gear with them..Those were the people who were going to the Freshman Orientation Camp(which I did'nt go to)...That is.nt alot..I guess the assumption that Science students were'nt supportive and outgoing are true

Anyway I sat alone.Most people there had a friend and I didn't(sob..sob..lol)...The orientation then began and the person introduced the staff then showed a pretty interesting video about lab safety.Then a student took over and talked about student life in the school....Then after that some GLs(Group Leaders..basically they are like camp leaders)took batches of us to tour around our campus,especially our Life Science block..Well,the Life Science block was..a bit depressing..haha..only the exterior though..Also the nearest canteen was one at the neighbouring SIM which they said had great food...

During the tour I had multiple time I got struck with Deja Vu..It was like Sceondary School all over again..And the GLs were quite annoying..They will ask us if we are okay like every 3 minutes..Like what do you expect?It's not like we're crossing the Sahara Desert for God's sake..It's only a relatively short walk...

After the tour,they offered free lunch..I did'nt eat though as there were loads of people queing up.I figured it is best I try some of the food in the school.I tried Nasi Briyani at the canteen..It was very tasty.....Then after which, I went home...

Anyway I just changed my blog skin..Hope you like it..Cos I sure do...I spent almost 2 hours modifying it..It my first time doing this you see.....

The new song is Get Away by Westlife.It is a B Side from the Us Against the world album.I like this song..It has greatt vocals..And honestly their singing is getting better and better

2008-04-01T06:21:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone.Excited for the start of your pre-university education?..Well I sure am a little(not too much though..as there is still the laziness of waking up in the morning)..Well nothing much has been happening to me..I actually did some quite interesting things these past few weeks..I actually went to the Choa Chu Kang stadium to watch an S League match..It was free to students so I got in free.It was a match against SAFFC(i support them..not so much as a diehard fan though)and Woodlands Wellington.It was my first time watching a professional football match.When I arrived there,I was very surprised that the stadium was actually 3/4 full.I thought no one goes to watch these matches!!Anyway the match was quite exciting..Though not in the same vein as EPL standards,(the aston villa vs Man Utd match recently was really exciting),the gulf of difference between the two sides really made this an open game...The final score was 3-0 with goals scored by Aleksander Duric,Saiful Isa and Ashrin Shariff...It was quite weird though watching matches live..I'll tell you why...When a goal is scored or whether a penalty appeal is not given,I would automatically want to see a replay,which I then realized that I couldn'nt.And the absence of commentary is strange as well...Anyway,if any soccer nut in Singapore wants to see some live action,watching S League matches is'nt too bad at all...But make sure the teams are of class...And it's free for students too...
Anyway tommorrow I'm going to my new school(Ngee Ann Poly) for my orientation briefing which lasts around three hours.I'm skipping the camp for a couple of reason...Don't get me wrong..I love camps and the outdoors..But this one is'nt exactly the outdoors...Anyway now I'm quite worried that I may not be able to cope with the hectic travelling time which is about 45 minutes(if the traffic is smooth)..I could either take 2 buses,the MRT then a bus or ride on the free shuttle bus service from Woodlands Interchange..But the shuttle bus service is only from 7 to 8.30am...so if my class is in the afternoon I could'nt use the shuttle bus..The Nanyang Poly students should count themselves lucky..Only a couple of stops and they're there..sigh
Anyway the new song is Get Away by who else?Westlife..It is a B-Side from Us Against The World..It is a fast paces song and the lads' voices are great in this one..HOnestly,they are getting better at singing

2008-03-14T07:43:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I went with my parents to school to buy my very own laptop.The brands offered in my school are Fujitsu,Acer,Lenovo and Sapura.It's obvious then which one I choose right?I chose the most reliable and established one,Fujitsu(honestly,Lenovo and Sapura??who ever heard of them??)Anyway,the laptop is quite heavy.It's 2.26kg...The lighter laptop comes at 1.7kg..However,eventhough both laptops' capabilities are the same,the lighter one costs $400 more!!!...So thats why I bought the heavier one...And by buying this laptop,it is the 6th PC in my family!!LOL..I don't know why we have so many..
So the day I bought it,I actually went to Geylang serai market with my parents first..It is I think only the 4th or 5th time I've been there...Its okay,as it's only a temporary one as the original is being renovated..After which I went to school to get some scholarship forms setteld(it took a long time..like really)After that I went to the convention centre to buy my laptop..Then thats it
Today I did a different thing..I went to school again to install some softwares that are specific to my course..Luckily though,my course only requires me to install 1 software so thats really fast compared to the others,who had to do it for at least 3 hours...I needed only 15 minutes to complete it..All in all,I'm quite satisfied with my laptop(it being a little lighter won't hurt though)..It did burn a large hole in my pocket..You see in my family,everything you want to buy you need to use your own saved money..From handphones,consoles,even handphone bills..Which is'nt a bad thing..I think it is a good thing so that I value the items I bought and have to work for my own things and learn the value of the hard earned dollar...Having said that,the $1800 i paid for my laptop still did hurt my bank balance..Hope I get the $2000 dollar a year scholarship from Mendaki so that it covers all the expenses....Thats all for now bye

2008-02-29T06:19:00.000-08:00

Westlife's new Single
Us Against The World

Westlife's new single is called "Us Against The World and I got to say it's one of the best Westlife songs ever.As usual it's a classic Westlife ballad but this one is actually quite different.It's more mature and it has a great melody and harmonizations..I don't really like the lyrics though I must say,especially the chorus as it's a little cheesy,but hey,who cares?Listen to it for yourself and make your own assumptions.This could very well be Westlife's 15th UK number 1 singles,making them having the artists with the third most UK number 1 singles,only 2 behind the Beatles and 3 behind Elvis...Hope this songs could do it as their previous single,"Home" peaked at only number 3...Here's the music video and the lyrics to the song.Hope you like it

Westlife's Music Video for Us Against The World

WESTLIFE LYRICS

"Us Against The World"

[Nicky:]

Us against the world Against the worldUs against the world Against the world

[Shane:]You and I, we’ve been at it so long I still got the strongest fire You and I, we still know how to talk Know how to walk that wire

[Mark:]Sometimes I feel like The world is against me The sound of your voice, baby That's what saves me When we're together I feel so invincible

[Shane:]Cause it's us against the world You and me against them all If you listen to these words Know that we are standing tall I don't ever see the day that I won't catch you when you fall Cause it's us against the world tonight

[Nicky:]Us against the world Against the world

[Mark:]There’ll be days We’ll be on different sides but That doesn’t last too long We find ways to get it on track And know how to turn back on

[Shane:]Sometimes I feel I can’t keep it together Then you hold me close And you make it better When I’m with you I can feel so unbreakable

[Mark:]Cause it's us against the world You and me against them all If you listen to these words Know that we are standing tall I don't ever see the day that I won't catch you when you fall Cause it's us against the world tonight

We’re not gonna break Cause we both still believe We know what we’ve got And we’ve got what we need alright We’re doing something right...

[Shane & Mark:]Cause it's us against the world You and me against them all If you listen to these words Know that we are standing tall I don't ever see the day that I won't catch you when you fall Cause it's us against the world tonight Us against the world You and me against them all If you listen to these words Know that we are standing tall I don't ever see the day that I won't catch you when you fall Us against the world Yeah it’s Us against the world, baby Us against the world Tonight

[Nicky:]Us against the world Against the world Us against the world

2008-02-29T06:00:00.000-08:00

This is is a picture I took when I went to the overseas trip to KL with Kai
Notice that it look like an elephant's head...Hmm Very interesting

This pic is my signature.It holds a lot of dreadful memories as I took it

during studying for the O levels

Hmmm.What is there to say???lol

Hey guys...
Many insignificant days have just rolled by unnoticed.These days go by very fast and there's nothing I could do to stop it.Before I knew it,105 days have passed by since the last O level exams,though it just seems like yesterday.Now,there's a feeling I feel guilty of having.I'm actually looking forward to Poly!!I know that its nothing particularly strange about that,but when you look at it,have you ever looked forward to school before?Not for me...Most of the time waking up and going to school feels like a monotonous and repetitive routine that you would stop doing without even giving it a second thought.There are times when you would give anything for just a week of holiday.Now,we have almost 1 month of holidays for us to enjoy(not for those who's working though..speaking of which,I got my first paycheck of $68 two days ago),but I'm not really treasuring it,making each day as beneficial and as fun as possible.Oh you must think I'm babbling about such insignificant things but you will know what I mean when you start school.It turns out that,according to some people,that Poly education is not as enjoyable as it seems.Secondary school life is much more enjoyable and memorable.I can't really say for sure if this is really true or not as I have not experienced school life.I might seem really pessimistic,but I do hope that these sources of mine are'nt credible ones.I want the poly life to be fun as Secondary school but I don't know if it will ever be...Turns out I actually am babbling about insignificant stuff...I can't help it..I am damn bored..I'm too lazy to work and at the same time I have not much to do at home too...Sigh...If I have a PS3 that would probably change..

2008-02-23T01:25:00.000-08:00

Its been quite a long time since I last updated.Nothing huge has beeen happening so far.Just living you know.Wake up,surf the net,play videogames,watch TV,eat,sleep then repeat the cycle.Anyway I got Biomedical Science at Ngee Ann Poly,my first choice.I actually thought of changing to BioTech course but then changed my mind.The reason why I wanted to change is because BioTech is a bit more interesting.Anyway,only Johan and Elisse are going to Ngee Ann Poly with me.However,even if they're in the same school with me but in a different course,there is a high possibility I might not be able to see them,I know quite a lot of my classmates going where.Here they are(only those I know of)

Ngee Ann Poly---Me,Johan and Elisse
Nanyang Poly---Sze Kai,Diaz,Sufyan,Shi Hui,Rui Qi,S.Atikah
Republic Poly--Hafiz,Zi Yi,Amirul,Nor Atiqah,Wen Jun,Thura(maybe)
Innova JC----Li Heok
Millenia Institute---Daniel
Singapore Poly---Zaid,Hong Hui

Ok,this is where I end...Until I update again,bye!!

2008-02-11T06:49:00.000-08:00

Well..On Sunday was the first time I worked for pay...Ever..An it was a harrowing experience..It's not for everyone that's for sure.I myself barely scraped through the whole duration.There were instances when I nearly gave up.It was not because of anyhting other than fatiuge.Anyway actually my job was distributing flyers.
It's a one day stint that pays quite well...$7 per hour.And the work time was 10 hours!!!!!!!To make matters worse,it was in Geylang(very far from here)...

I went with my brother and the promo was actually for Singtel
How was the experience?Absolutely dreadful.
As you might have guessed,the human body is not aesthetically designed to stand bipedally for 10 hours.And that's what I did(not continously though..I had a 10 minute break every hour)..Well my feet ached like hell..I wasn't weariness that rendered me on the verge of giving up but it was the sheer pain that reveberated through every part of my body that caused it.

Heck,even time was a foe rather than a friend.To use a simple analogy,if time was an animal,it would be a tortoise,heck even a snail.Geylang Lorong 13 is a place vastly populated by Bangledeshis,Indians and Chinese,with at least 90% of them foreigners.

And when I was handing out flyers,even though there were more Chinese than Bangledeshis,easily 70% of those people who took it were the latter.There are mainly 3 types of people.
The first are the ones who took the flyers,the next one are the ones who waved to signal that they do not want to flyer(which I totally understood) and the last is the ones who completely ignored me(I absolutely abhor them,even though I belong to this group..LOL..Karma!!Retribution!!)..And the group with the most members is the last one.

The next time I see a flyer I would surely take it after what I went through.

At night,in the last moments,time was like a snail that was high on drugs(MUCH more slower)..And even though the Night time in Geylang is said to be the turf of prostitutes,I didn't see much(probrably a few)..Maybe not much in my area as it's near a mosque..At 11pm(the dismissal time),my parents fetched me via car home and on the way to the rendezous point,my bro and I walked on very creepy places(dark and lonely)

So the question is for $70 is the whole torturous and painful experience worthwile?..My answer is

MAYBE

Anyway the new song is You Must habe Had A Broken Heart from Westlife's new album Back Home

WESTLIFE LYRICS
"You Must Have Had A Broken Heart"

The way you say the things you do
The softness of the words you choose
The times that you can read my mind
And take my worries out of sight
Your fingers touching on my lips
And say a kiss is still a kiss
And when you look at me I see
I see the pain that you had to feel

(chorus)
You must've had a broken heart, to
love me the way do
Must've been so torn apart,
I can see it when I look at you
All the meaning that is in your eyes,
the love you give will never die
And I knew right from the start, you must've had a broken heart

You seem to have that certain smile
I can't forget after a while
The day you walked into the room

(repeat chorus)

At once I knew the hurt that you'd been through
Sometimes when its late at night and I see your face in the fire light
Showing all the love you have for me, well I love you as much
Sometimes, sometimes

Must've had a broken heart
YeahAll the meaning that is in your eyes,
the love u give will never dieAnd I knew right from the start,
you must've had a broken heart
Sometimes.....

2008-01-30T07:50:00.000-08:00

ALBUM REVIEW

CARRIE UNDERWOOD

CARNIVAL RIDE

RATING

3/5

I've never been a huge fan of Carrie Underwood.In American Idol season 2 I actually supported Bo Bice instead of her.However,I still think she has a good voice and still listen to her songs.This album is suffice to say,quite good.Some tracks are really good like"All-American Girl","Last Name","More Boys I Meet" and "Just A Dream"..These tracks are the more country like songs.More fierce and fast if you know what I mean.However it might just be me but I think the ballads are a bit shrieky.I just don't fancy female voices.And some songs here,especially the ballads Carrie's voice will be on the verge of shrieking..To other's it may be an excellent showcase of vocal talent but this is just my opinion.So in overview,the album has a lot of hits and misses.Mainy the faster tracks are better than the slow ones.A pretty average album which has something for everyboby,from Country to Pop to Rock fans.The vocals are top notch as well(to me it's shrieky but actually in a neutral view it's good).

The blog song here is "God Blesses The Broken Road" originally by Rascal Flatts.This song is not from the album as I couldnt find any song from the album.

Rating 3/5

2008-01-24T09:28:00.000-08:00

This is a a song that really sums up the exam results...To all those who are disappointed..Remember That's Life

FRANK SINATRA
THAT'S LIFE

That's life, that's what all the people say.
You're riding high in April,
Shot down in May
But I know I'm gonna change that tune,
When I'm back on top, back on top in June.

I said that's life,
and as funny as it may seem
Some people get their kicks,
Stompin' on a dream
But I don't let it,
let it get me down,'
Cause this fine ol' world it keeps spinning around

(chorus)
I've been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate,
A poet, a pawn and a king.
I've been up and down and over and out
And I know one thing:
Each time I find myself,
flat on my face,I
pick myself up and get back in the race.

That's life
I tell ya, I can't deny it,
I thought of quitting baby,
But my heart just ain't gonna buy it.
And if I didn't think it was worth one single try,
I'd jump right on a big bird and then I'd fly

I've been a puppet, a pauper, a pirate,
A poet, a pawn and a king.
I've been up and down and over and out
And I know one thing:
Each time I find myself laying flat on my face,
I just pick myself up and get back in the race

That's life
That's life and I can't deny it
Many times I thought of cutting out
But my heart won't buy it
But if there's nothing shakin' come this here july

I'm gonna roll myself up in a big ball and die
My, My

2008-01-24T07:35:00.000-08:00

So the O Levels results are finally revealed..I was actually quite relieved to get the top student title.It was largely because everyone called me the top student even before I was announced as one..Well I Got 6 distinctions.Sounds good?Well,not really..Out of the 6 distinctions,4 of them are A2s..Here are the results in full

English B3
E Math A1
Com.Hum A1
A Maths A2
Physics A2
Chem A2
MT A2

L1R4-9
L1R5-11

Am I satisfied?Well..Not really.I don't think the amount of effort I had placed in preparing for the exams translates into my results.I studied like mad so naturally I would expect more than this.Actually, for all the subjects my predictions were spot on,except for A Maths which I really confident that I was going to get A1 which I didnt.If I really did get A1,I would get an R4 of 8 and R5 10..Seems much better than 9/11 huh?Never mind I'll stop talking about my results.You all probrably think I am a jerk for not being grateful for what I have which is probrably true...

Anyway,the next step is the pre-university stage..and I think I might just have decided,I think I'm going to take BioMedical course in Ngee Ann Poly.It's cut off point is 11 so I think it's good enough for me

2008-01-16T05:59:00.000-08:00

This is a beautiful song..The lyrics are so heartfelt and emotional..Is you look deep into the lyrics you will feel the song..Its about a father's love for his daugther..Really touching..Nearly made me cry..LOL..And thats not exactly easy to do ...

WESTLIFE
BUTTERFLY KISSES LYRICS

Nicky:
There's two things I know for sure
She was sent here from heaven
And she's daddy's little girl
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night
She talks to Jesus and I close my eyes
And I thank God for all of the joy in my life
Oh but most of all for..

Shane:
Butterfly kisses after bed time prayer
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair
Walk beside the pony daddy;
it's my first ride
I know the cake looks funny daddy
But I sure tried
Oh with all that I've done wrong
I must have done something righ
tTo deserve a hug every morning
And butterfly kisses at night

Mark:
Sweet sixteen today
She's looking like her mother a little more everyday
One part woman; the other part girl
To perfume and make up
From ribbons and curls
Trying her wings out in a great big world
But I remember..

Shane:
Butterfly kisses after bed time prayer
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair
You know how much I love you dadd
yBut if you don't mindI'm only gonna kiss you on the cheek this time
Oh with all that I've done wrongI must have done something right
To deserve a hug every morningAnd butterfly kisses at night

Kian:
She'll change her name today
She'll make a promise and I'll give her away
Standing in the bedroom just staring at her
She asked me what I'm thinkingAnd I said I'm not sure
I just feel like I'm losing my baby girl

She leaned over - gave me

Shane:
Butterfly kisses with her mother there
Sticking little white flowers all up in her hair
Walk me down the aisle daddy;
it's just about time
Does my wedding dress look pretty daddy?
Daddy don't cry
Oh with all that I've done wrong
I must have dont something right
To deserve a hug every morning
And butterfly kisses
a hug in the every morningAnd butterfly kisses at night

2008-01-16T05:41:00.000-08:00

THE WORLD'S GOING TO END IN 2012!!!

In New Age circles, the idea that some sort of world-spanning cataclysmic event will take place in December 2012 has been gaining traction for years, thanks largely to the calculations of ancient Mayan astronomers who pegged that moment as the end of a cycle of eons. Joseph uses that prophecy as a starting point, but claims that his interest lies in more substantial scientific threats to the planet—including cracks in Earth's magnetic field, the eruption of supervolcanoes and flareups of sunspot radiation. On the other hand, he also gives credence to planetary alignments and The Bible Code before veering into a rant about how the real problem is Christian fundamentalists who want to manipulate the Middle East into Armageddon. When he sticks to science journalism, Joseph is a lively tour guide, introducing readers to Mayan shamans and Russian scientists with equal aplomb. But when he encourages readers to start praying they survive the coming apocalypse, he comes off as exactly the sort of crackpot he claims to eschew. Still, there's less kookery than in other 2012 books, making Joseph a reasonably straightforward guide to the theory. (Jan. 23) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Book Description
Don’t look upIt won’t help. You can’t get out of the way, you can’t dig a hole deep enough to hide. The end is coming, and there’s nothing you can do about it.So why read this book?Because you can’t look away when not just the religious fanatics are saying we’re all going to be destroyed but the scientists are in on the act too. Here’s what they’re saying:We’re a million years over due for a mass extinction.The sun at radiation minimum is acting much worse than at solar maximum, and one misdirected spewing of plasma could fry us in an instant.The magnetic field—which shields us from harmful radiation—is developing a mysterious crack.Our solar system is entering an energetically hostile part of the galaxy.The Yellowstone supervolcano is getting ready to blow, and if it does, we can look forward to nuclear winter and 90 percent annihilation.The Maya, the world’s greatest timekeepers ever, say it’s all going to stop on December 21, 2012.So, see? There’s nothing you can do, but you might as well sit back and enjoy the show. You’ll get a good chuckle.

Damn...What do you guys think?..At first I though this was crap too...But as a muslim,I know that Apocalyspe is inevitable..And also that no one but God Almighty knows when its going to happen..The only thing that's for sure is that it falls on a Friday..The Maya, the world’s greatest timekeepers ever, say it’s all going to stop on December 21, 2012.It represents the basis of why the prediction is there in the first place..Hmmm December 21 2012..What day is it??One check at the calender and you will find out that 12 December 2012 falls on *GASP!!!* on FRIDAY!!!!!!!

Coincidence???Maybe..But in Islam it states that no one knows when apocalypse is taking place..So how the hell could the ancient Mayans know??Don't really take it seriously..but just keep it in mind..If it's true then we have 4 years or so to live....Make most of it..Pray to your God a lot...

2008-01-08T08:47:00.000-08:00

GROUND BREAKING UPDATE!!!

NATHAN PETRELLI'S KILLER REVEALED

Do you know who it is?NO?me too...Apparently,the producers didnt use the real actor in this shot..
Anyway,do you have any idea who it might be?Rumours are rife that it is Noah Bennet..Well he does have a reason..So that Claire would'nt run off to him..And also it could the Company's instructions for him to carry out the asasination...
Some also say it's Angela Petrelli..Highly unlikely in my opinion..I don't think she would kill her own son..Speaking of killing and Angela Petrelli...I dont think Nathan will die..Claire or Peter's blood have rejuvenative properties right?Nathan could be saved just like Noah Bennet did..And what is Angela Petrelli's power?and what about Kaito Nakamura??Any guesses??What do you think??

Hmm...I think we would all be shrouded in mystery until the next volume of Heroes comes out

2008-01-08T08:40:00.000-08:00

There is a deep yearning in me lately of playing console games online..Zaid is a lucky guy to have an XBox360 and he could play new next-gen games online..It would be cool to play shooter games online..there is a microphone heasdset and everything that you can communicate and issue commands to your team mates..

Anyway,there is a PS3 game coming out in 2008(I think)..The name is Metal gear Solid 4 and from the below videos,one can deduce it will be absolutely AWESOME!!!
I cant wait to get my hands on the game(a PS3 first)..I wonder how the online multiplayer will feature

Part 1

part 2

2008-01-08T08:03:00.000-08:00

Hey Guys..Just dropping in for a quick post..Lately me and my family have been going out together a lot these days.We don't do that often,partly because my siblings are all schooling(2 in University and 1 in Poly)..But it's good and I like it,as I don't have anyhting else to do anyway.We4 went to Sakura,Science Centre Omnitheatre(free tickets) and The Singapore Zoo(free tickets too)..But that will be covered in the next blog few blog entries(Rahmats' birthday party too)

O level results will be revealed in a month's time.How are you guys feeling?If you think you are nervous,think of my scenario.Even before the results are revealed,some people are already declaring me as the O Level top student.Madam Rohizan said that I would shatter all Fuchun school records along the way(during the Graduation day)...How would I feel?Damn nervous!!!There's a whole a lot of pressure placed on my shoulder to deliver the goods.And what if I don't?Where would I hide??all the years of building up my respectable reputation would come crashing down...And it does'nt help that I am not sure of what the outcome of my results.There are already some lingering doubts of performing well(remember the question number?).Especially in chemistry.This is what exactly happened-----------I wrote my answers on the foolscap paper..The questions are easy enough..However,15 more minutes to the end,I saw the instructions on the question paper...."Write on question paper and if there's not enough space,write on foolscpa paper"...WTH!!!!!Being a perfectionist and a paranoid,I transferred the contents from the foolscap paper into the question paper...It took all of my time and at the end,I did'nt have enough time to check and also there is one 2 mark question I forgot to do(an easy one,mind you),forgot to write the either/or and also doubts over writing the question number and my handwriting(due to the lack of time,I am afraid that the examiner cant read my messy handwritng or the ones I missed)...Worst case scenario is that all the section C( the one thats writen on foolscap paper) I got a 0/30(not likely) and the best case scenario is getting an A1(entirely possible)...

This is my advice to all-----Do not worry too much about the exam results.What's done is done.You cant change the outcome even if you stay up the whole night worrying.It will eat you up inside and you will not enjoy the lengthy holiday you are having.Leave the worrying to the night before the exam results are revealed(9 Feb btw)

Here's how I hope to get around $1000 by the end of the year
$50-from the rest of the Hari Raya visits
$30-pocket money from school
$30-my birthday coming up soon
$100-my parent's gift for me after the O Levels
$100-if I get A1 for Physics and if Mdm Rohizan sticks to her word(I still remember Ms Toh's promise to treat those student's getting L1R5 of below 10 and two most improved students in the Mid-Year Exam which I still have not gotten)
$500-from 1 month work after the O Levels
Total $810 + $200(money I currently have)= $1010
Hmm...wonder what I could buy from $1000...Maybe a PS3 and a new Handphone???

Hmm..Remember this post anyone?I posted this on the 14th of October..How far have I come?Not even close actually...The main thing was that I did'nt work..It constitute nearly half of my planned saving..Now I have a meagre $190.....I did get a new handphone though(below)..I did get hoever $800 total scholarship money..But its transferred into to my bank account..I could'nt use it(a family rule..Saving is good!!)

2008-01-02T08:29:00.000-08:00

ALBUM REVIEW

STILL FEELS GOOD

RASCAL FLATTS

I have always liked country music and Rascal Flatts is my favourite country band/singer.This is the first Rascal Flatts album that I have,but I did listen to most of their songs.Their latest album,"Still Feels Food" really still feels good.They did'nt really take risks and change their style,They are still the pop-country-rock band with easy listening songs that are soothing to hear.Gary LeVox,the lead singer still has the great voice(though it's nasally) that Rascal Flatts fans love.The album is packed with as I mentioned,great easy to listen songs with great melodies and instrument."No Reins"(blog song),"Secret Smile","Here" ,"Take Me There","Winner At A losing Game" and "It's Not Supposed To Go Like That" are all fantastic songs which are considered Pop/Rock with a country twang,while power ballads like "Help Me Remember" and "EveryDay" does'nt really shine through."Bob You Head" is the only up tempo track in the album and it sounds great. Overall,the album really appeals to a wide audience,from Pop to Country fans,due laregely to their easy listening songs and band chemistry.The vocals are good and the instrumental parts are great as well.Lyrically,you will notice a whole variety here,but are still heartfelt and great,to say the least

Rascal Flatts' first single off the album Still Feels Good,
Take Me There
The Music Video

Blog Song "No Reins"(Rascal Flatts) lyrics

She left that loser in a dust cloud

Heart in his hand, chin on the ground

Cried her last tear for that clown

She can see a little clearer now

She said, "Oh, oh, I gotta go and find me"Oh, oh

she found the strength to break free

CHORUS

Like a painted wild mustang

Flyin' out across the open range

Finally gets to live her life that way

No fear, no fences, nobody - no reins

No reins

All she's ever felt is held back

She says, "It's kinda nice to hear myself laugh"She's gonna do a lot more of that

She's makin' plans and makin' tracks

She said, "Oh, oh I gotta go and find me

"Oh, oh she found the strength to break free

Repeat Chorus

Oh-oh she's learnin' how to let go

Oh-oh whichever way the wind blows

Oh-oh she's learnin' how to let go (learnin' how to let go)

Repeat Chorus Twice

No reins

2007-12-22T00:52:00.000-08:00

Top 10 Most Memorable Events In School

I decide to do something different today..I will relive the moments in or outside school.The ones that are most memorable in my 4 years in school..Here there are,in order

10)The Fight In Class(Sec 4)

It was Social Studies and suddenly three Normal Tech boys came in class and started attacking Teck Yee.I'll tell you why this was so memorable..It was because the scene took place right in fron where I was sitting and because it was so shocking and happened so suddenly.I quite liked it when they fought.It was very thrilling..LOL

9)Sec 1 Orientation

The reason why this so memorable for me was because I had bad feelings when I first came to the school.I was literally forced to go to the school by my parents.I first thought that the school was full of people with bad influences.However,during the orientation,it changed my opinion.My parents were right sending me here afterall..Remember the time we first time we met each other in school?Ms Toh was'nt there,instead,Ms Selena and I sat with Sufyan.And remembered Amirul's phone rang?..Anyway,on the actual orientation,I found new friends during the time and even had fun.I still remember the stage play we had to put up on the late night stay that was just hilarious and also the push ups punishment on the field.And who can forget Sentosa?It was very fun and we got to know each other better..New friendships are forged and peoples' true personalites are revealed..That time,Mohan and Amirul seemed close..Don't know what happened to them now

8)Johans' Dustbin fall(Sec 4)

The reason this was here because it was probably the funniest event in school.Not many people were there,maybe around 15 cof them were there..Jie Xiang playfully teased Johan outside class and Johan called Jie Xiang something I can't remember and suddenly JX turned and playfully chased Johan.Johan turned and behind him was the cleaner pushing a cart with a large dustbin..Johan wasn't aware of the dustbins' presense and collided with in and nearly fell in..It was so funny at the time I nearly cried laughing...and I still do reminiscing it..Sorry Johan if you read this and felt embarrased or anything..All in the name of good fun!!!

7)MT Results

All that know me will know how bad my Malay is.Well I could'nt even string a proper sentence.And my MT is the only subject that prevented me from getting straight As.I always get B3 or B4 and also one time a C5(53) for my Common Test,the lowest mark I ever got for the whole 4 years.So imagine my shock when I saw the list and saw that I got an A2 for my O Levels..I remembered I was with Diaz at that time and was so happy that time and also,shocked.and I remebered that just after that we had PE and I played soccer at the basketball court

6)Batam Trip in sec 3

I've been to 2 overseas trips in the four years.And this one's the more memorable.And I'll tell you why.Company.In the KL trip,I did'nt have a friend to be with and was always alone(Kai was there but I did'nt really knew him that time)In the Batam Trip,I have a group of new friends that I hang out with.I still remember them,though not their names.Rahmat and Pei Ning are the only one names I remember,there is 1 girl and 1 guy that I don't remember their names,one is a prefect and the other is in girl guides.Johan was there too,but he was with his gang,and thus I was left out,in fact,I felt that that he did'nt even knew I was there..Partly because it was only the early days of our friendship ..Anyway,the trip was fun,we visited an orphanage and stayed at a hotel.It was at night that was the most memorable.Someone did a prank call to Jeremiah(one of my bunkmates) and it was just hilarious.And during a BBQ,there was a blackout and it was sort of scary..

5)TAF soccer event

I still remembered it.I was in Sec 3 and it was in the March Holidays.I actually went to school that day to attend a prize presentation rehearsal.However,the rehearsal was cancelled.Then I went down to the field to watch the soccer matches at the TAF event,which was represented by different schools.And coincidentally,the Fuchun team were missing a keeper and offered me to play.I gladly accepted.It was a fantastic evening.The most memorable match was a penalty shoot-out against a school(Ahmad Ibrahim) and I saved two spotkicks in two for us to win silver.I once truly experienced a full team soccer game.

4)Sec 1 BBQ

I'm sure everyone who were there remembered this.It was the our first BBQ in school and it was a great evening at first..The food was good and the music was loudly playing in the background.And just when the BBQ was beggining to get good,there was a resounding scream from a boy I believe was Atiqahs' little brother.After that,chaos ensued.A couple of girls started screaming saying they saw "ghosts".I sure did'nt see anything.But I was sure as hell scared.Except for Mr Khoo,who was there eating happily like nothing never happened.That was quite funny.The BBQ was stopped abruptly and I took the chance to take as many snacks in there as I can and put it in my bag..That was quite an evening there I had

3)Sec 2 camp
It was a very fun three days for me.Actually I like going to camps since I was in primary School as I am an outgoing person.But I was a little disheartened when I saw the list of names of whom I was going to be groupmates with.No one there was people whom I was close with.Daniel,Dexly and Kalaiy are hardly my best friends and so I didnt think that the camp will be enjoyable.However,the camp was very memorable.The games we played,the campfire and the abseiling were some of the more memorable things we did,unlike the food though which was abysmal.The most memorable event was canoeing where my canoe,against my will,floated very close to a floating house where there was a large(very large) dog there.And I was at the front as the canoe touched the house and the dog barked at me.Damn I think that was the most scariest moment in my lfe.I kicked my canoe away from the house to get away..I thought I was going to die there.What was strange though was that I was grouped with Daniel,which was also the case during the Primary 5 camp

2)Laser Gun Game

It was undoubtedly the most fun I have ever had at school.And I knew everyone would agree it was fun.I wrote a whole chunk about it at an earlier in my blog.There'c nothing much I can say except it was so much fun.It was an adredraline-pumping an extremely thrilling affair.I really felt like a SWAT member back then.

1)Adam Khoo workshop

It was an emotional,heart wrenching and very funny affair.Adam Khoo and Melvin really made me laugh with their jokes and also at the same time I really was motivated even when I was already motivated.It was also very funny for me when he switched off the lights and said some things that made many cry.I did'nt cry though,partly because it did'nt affect me much as I hardly disappointed my parents much and also it was so cold that I could'nt concentrate.It was quite an experience though watching so many people cry at once.I did cry a little however during the closing ceremony when students addressed their parents in front of us all.I did'nt expect Shi Hui to be one of them..LOL..It was really very emotional.After that,the crying students all hugged or shaked the hands of their teachers and sang a song(the Reason)...After the event,I felt very,very motivated and I am sure al of you were too..The three days of this thus takes the title of the most memorable event at school

2007-12-17T07:52:00.000-08:00

Don't Support The Anmal Fur Trade Movement!!!!!!

WANING!!!Graphic!!!

Its shocking and sick...The Chinese in China are carrying ou these cruel acts..Animals being skinned alive just for profits..Humans can sometimes be barbaric and this is a perfect example
So don't support the animal fur trade because if you do,then you are contributing to these acts of utter cruelty..
I felt sick and sympathy for these animals when I saw these videos..Skinned alive!!!

2007-12-17T06:41:00.000-08:00

What's Been Happening

Let's begin on Saturday.Well,I went to Ang Mo Kio hub with my parents to recieve a money grant of $300 from Metal Industries Workers Union.Anyway we went to some sort of a bar turned into a stage.There was some food there..Mainly sandwiches and cakes.Around 20-odd people attended.There was music on the background.Some notable ones include "Unfaithful" by Rihanna,"You Raise Me Up" by Westlife and "Iris" by Ronan Keating.After around 30 minutes they called us front to receive the cheque.Then something absurd happened.Instead of pronouncing my name as "Zulfadhly",the MC pronounced it as "Firdaus-ly".What the HECK!!!!..It's like totally different!!!I did not notice that my name was called and did not go in front and in the end I had to collect my cheque at reception....It was quite frustrating as we actually went there for me to go on stage but actually did'nt get to do it.
Then after that we met my brother to shop a bit.I bought a brown shoe for $39.95,a T-Shirt and a pair of jeans,then bought a MilkShake(Vanilla..Yumm..Very Nice) from McDonalds and then went home

On Sunday I went to JB with my family..Shopping!!I do not want to go into detail or else it would be very long and dull..Anyway I bought 4 new games..God Of War 2,Harry Potter And The Order Of The Phoenix,The Warriors and Smackdown vs. Raw 2008..All very good games

Anyway that night,I watched Asian Idol and I'm very surprised when Hady Mirza.I nor anyone else expected it..I thought maybe the Indonesian Idol or the Malaysian Idol would win as they are the best singers in the bunch..However I was wrong..Not that I don't suport Hady..I do..I had supported him from the time he was in Singapore Idol,but vocal-wise,I think he is the weakest in the group.Not saying he is not good..I think he is a good singer
This is my explanation for his upset win..
Indonesia,Malaysia and India are the countries with the highest population who can vote(owns a phone)..As these people has to vote twice,they-

1)would vote for the one who appealed to them most..And as Hady has the looks(they said it),they voted for him

2)voted for the idol whose country has the lowest chance of winning(singapore)so that their country has a higher chance of winning over the other favourites

I wish Hady all the best

Anyway I heard this country song Westlife covered and could'nt get it out of my head..It's called "Daytime Friends And Night Time Lovers",originally sung by country legend Kenny Rogers..Well I'm amazed that they pulled it off,even singing it with a country slang..There is even a documentary about it..You can watch it by clicking here

Heres the lyrics..Its all about infidelty(its quite funny)

And he'll tell her he's working late again
But she knows too well there's something going on
She's been neglected, and she needs a friend
So her trembling fingers dial the telephoneL
ord, it hurts her doing this againHe's the best friend that her husband ever knew
When she's lonely, he's more than just a friend
He's the one she longs to give her body to

Daytime friends and nighttime lovers
Hoping no one else discovers
Where they go, what they do, in their secret hideaway
Daytime friends and nighttime lovers
They don't want to hurt the others
So they love in the nighttime
And shake hands in the light of day

When it's over, there's no peace of mind
Just a longing for the way things should have been
And she wonders why some men never find
That a woman needs a lover and a friend

Daytime friends and nighttime lovers
Hoping no one else discovers
Where they go, what they do, in their secret hideaway
Daytime friends and nighttime lovers
They don't want to hurt the others
So they love in the nighttimeAnd shake hands in the light of day

Daytime friends and nighttime lovers

2007-12-13T02:48:00.000-08:00

HEROES SEASON 1

REVIEW

RATING*****

Heroes is an amazing series.Probably the best I have watched thus far.The story as you already know,revolves around ordinary people discovering superhuman abilities.

The show starts off by introducing the main characters in the series.Hiro,Peter,Isaac,Matt and Nathan and others.Isaac Mendez paints the future which shows New York being blown up.Peter Petrelli then realizes that he is the one who is going to blow up the city and would try his best to stop the impending disaster.Meanwhile,Sylar carries out his quest to be as powerful as possible

What I actually liked about the show as the fact that the storyline was amazing and the characters are interesting as well.Unlike the second season,the first sees all the characters link and affect the others in some way,either by Linderman or the explosion.This interlinking of paths of these characters drives the story.The characters are also united in the main goal which is to prevent the explosion.This is the thing that keeps viewers wanting to see more.

The storylines given to the characters in the lead-up to the climatic scene where all the characters meet in Kirby Plaza are interesting.Noah Bennets' struggle to keep his secrets and mantain his family,Matt's truggle in his marraige and job,The Petrelli's election,Mohinder's research,The Sander's family's plight,Hiro and Ando's journey,Mohinders'research and Sylars' exploits are well told and links together to the story well

The end of each episode usually ends with a cliffhanger or a shocker and thus will keep you going all the way

Well,I can't stop gushing praise about the series.Watch it and you will know what I mean

5/5

2007-12-13T01:11:00.000-08:00

Heroes Season 2(Volume 1:Genesis)

Review

RATING***

I think the first volume of Season 2 was a huge disappointment for me as well as many other Heroes fans all over the world.The first season was an adredaline-pumping,pulsating affair.However,the second one was dull and unorganized.There was lacking direction in this season.In the first season,the characters are united in a goal to save the world.The episodes kept you on the edge of you seat.The end in each episode ends in a cliffhanger,and you feel a strong obligation to watch the next episode.However in this one the suspense has been dumbed down.

Producer Tim Kring made many mistakes in terms of storytelling.A perfect example is in Hiro Nakamura.The start of the his story lies in feudal Japan,where he made acquaintances with his childhood hero,Takezo Kensei.The storyline is boring and seems to stretch on forever.It made little impact and makes the story much less interesting in this segments.

Peter Petrelli's journey to reclaim his memory is a dull affair too,as too was Monica's discovery of her "CopyCat" powers.However,Peter's journey to destroying the Shanti virus was quite good

There are also new characters that we would be better off with.Elle Bishop is okay but Maya and Alejandro are unneccesary introductions to the series.They meeting Sylar in his journey to regain his powers is also uninteresting.It was quite excruciating to watch them actually.

The Bennets story was okay but West is just irritating for me.

On the positive side,The Shanti Virus story and Matt Parkman's journey in discovering new powers and the company's founders being hunted down is quite good.

The last episode is the best in my opinion but it could be better.Hiro and Adam's hostility towards each other promised a climatic ending,like a huge Samurai match-up,however we got nothing.I've got to admit it though,that the ending for Adam is satisfying.Picture not being able to die,and being trapt in a coffin and buried.Wicked

There is a flaw in the last episode though which I noticed.Why did Peter Petrelli force the vault door open with Telekinesis?When he could have walked right through it?

I wish that Volume 3 would be more exciting.Maybe another Villian other than Sylar.And maybe focus less on the Company.Characters like Hiro,Peter and Matt must be at least interacting with each other rather than one of them in the future or the past.Also,I would love to see a proper match up between the Heroes(like Sylar and Peter.Wonder what might happen?)

Tim Kring must revive my dwindling interest in the series with a much better stroryline in Volume 3 to prevent it from becoming another Matrix

To cap it all off,the series is frustrating and disorganized,but still is an above average show to watch

3/5

2007-12-05T23:21:00.000-08:00

ALBUM REVIEW
MICHAEL BUBLE
CALL ME IRRESPONSIBLE

RATING *** *
To be honest,I've never been a fan of Michael Buble.His style of music does'nt really appeal to me.However in this album,he managed to convert me into a fan(a small one though).The songs here range from the usual slow jazz,to pop-ish Jazz to even Spanish-tinged songs.Michael Buble has a rich and serene voice that is perfect for the songs he sings(for weddings too).However all except for two songs here(Lost,Everything) are covers and thus lack a little originality.The original songs are good I must say."Lost" is more pop than Jazz but is smooth enough to be considered a fusion of the two genres."Everything" is an infectious song that kind of stays in your head.My favourite in the album has got to be "It had better Be Tonight".It is a Spanish(maybe) song with strong vocals and with Spanish beats in the background.However very slow songs like "Dream" and "Always On My Mind" does'nt really appeal to me.

THE GOOD ONES---------"It Had Better Be Tonight"
----------"Lost"
----------"The Best Is Yet To Come"

THE BAD ONES-----------"Dream"
-----------"Always On My Mind"

2007-12-04T06:10:00.000-08:00

Today i went to the movies with Hafiz.We met at 2.30pm and reached the movie theater at 3pm.We bought tickets to Hitman movie and I bought a Lover's Meal at the counter for $5.50.After having some problems finding the movie theater,we got seated.There are not many people there.I noticed that there are'nt many people there in the theater.I think the movie's great.Read review below.Anyway it was very cold there and luckily I brought along my trusty jacket.In the last 20 minutes or so of the movie,I resisted a very strong urge to go to the toilet.Haha..It was torturing to say the very least
After the movie,me and Hafiz went to eat at Banquet.I bought Briyani Rice there for $5.It wasnt very good.Not very worthwhile for my $5..Haha.I also bought Milk Tea as my drink..Hafiz then played my PSP for a while..Silent Hill Origins..A great game anyway
After that,we paid a 20 minutes visit to TimeZone..We played a few games there...We played the basketball game and sadly we got only 1 goal(by me of course)LOL it was pathetic.Then we went to play a racing game.Daytona USA I think.It was the first time I played and it was quite fun.Although I got last position,I think I did quite well..Then we played a kid's game.Something to do with eggs.Quite fun
Then we went to Cold Storage for Hafiz to buy someting for his mum.Then he decided tnot to buy it for some apparent reason.After that we went home..Quite a fun day

Anyway X-Factor is equivalent to British idol and Westlife sang on the show a song called "I'm Already There"..I think it was a fantastic performance.It was funny as 2 of the judges on th eshow,Louis Walsh and Simon Cowell are Westlife's managers...Great video..Watch it..
Really Loved the Intro

Hitman Movie Review

2007-12-04T04:49:00.001-08:00

MOVIE REVIEW
HITMAN

Rating***1/2

I've always been a fan of the video game Hitman.Hitman the movie is a fairly adaptation of the movie.Timothy Olyphant plays Agent 47,the main character in the movie.I think he carried out the role very well.His expressions and demeanour mimic the video game character impeccably.Another recognisable face is Robert Knepper,who is more famously known as T-Bag in Prison Break.I think he did well too.His acting skills are top notch and he carried his character well.The story revolves around something like a political revolution in Russia.It's quite confusing but I think I was able to grasp the story fairly well.The action scene are very good.Guns,fists and swords are combined in the action scenes with devastating effect.Overall,a great movie but a slightly confusing storyline which does'nt really stay true to the videogame plot.Which does'nt neccassarily constitute to be a bad thing.

RATING-----------------------3.5/5

2007-12-04T04:42:00.001-08:00

Album Review

Back Home
Westlife

Sony Bmg

Rating *****

By:Westlifer_RedDeviZul
Here it is...To me the most anticipated album of the year and to all Westlife fans as well..The question is does it live up to the expectations as promised by the lads themselves as the best album yet?The answer is yes..This is the BEST Westlife album yet...The album clinching the top spot in the UK album charts is a testament to my brave statement

However not all people think so..Most professional writers do not fancy the album..It has become a norm for reviewers to critisize Westlife albums for the sake of doing it..Maybe they did'nt even hear the album??Examples include

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/a79500/westlife-back-home.html

http://entertainment.ie/album-review/Westlife---Back-Home/5263.htm

I'll go track by track in this review..

Home
The song is the first single of the album and it had limited success.Debuting at number 3 in the UK charts,it became the fourth single by Westlife not debuting at Number 1 in the UK singles chart in their career spanning a decade...The song is a cover by popular Jazz singer Michael Buble.The harmonies are wonderful and the vocals top-notch.However Home being a popular song,comparisons are definitely there with the original.Good,but lacks originality(7.5/10)

Us Against The World

This is one of my favourites in the album.A classic ballad with a Westlife signature stamp written all over it.Mark and Shane's vocals shine through in this song.Wonderful lyrics(though a little cliche) and great tempo especially in the chorus.Takes a few listens to really like it.(10/10)

Something Right(Blog song 2)

Unlike the first two songs,Something Right is a up tempo song.The start of the song signals another ballad.However,once the chorus kicks in,you'll realize that this isn't a ballad.Being an up tempo song,it doesn't really showcase the lads' voices.The chorus is very catchy with piano masterfully played in the background.Fantastic(9/10)

I'm Already There
Originally sung by country band Lonestar,who brought the song to Number 1 in the country charts.I'm Already There has beautiful lyrics.The song revolves around a man who misses his family while travelling,what not with the lyrics that go:

He called her on the road

From a lonely cold hotel room Just to hear her say: 'I love you' One more time

And when he heard the sound Of the kids laughing in the background He had to wipe away a tear from his eye

A little voice came on the phone Said daddy when are you coming home

He said the first thing that came to his mind

I'm already there Take a look around

I'm the sunshine in your hair

I'm the shadow on the ground I'm the whisper in the wind
I'm your imaginary friend

And I know That I'm in your prayers

Ooh I'm already there

I've heard the original and I think it's better.Mark's voice does'nt suit the song,especially in the awful second verse.However the boys' emotions really shine through and the chorus is beautifully sung(6/10)

When I'm With You(The other blog song)

This song is an original song.For the first time,Westlife sings sort of an R&B song an I think they pulled it of brilliantly.The chorus sang by Mark is fantastic and the beat is infectious.One of my favourites in the album.The emotions of the song could be felt and the lyrics are beautiful as well(10/10)

Have You Ever
A cover of Brandy's smash hit back in 1999.The song is picked to showcase Westlife's totally underrated harmonies.And the chorus is wonderfully sung with impeccable harmony.Mark's voice in the song is absolutely brilliant,the best I've heard from him so far,especially in the second verse.Nice lyrics too.(9/10)

It's You

it's you is an original song that has no chorus.Verse after verse after verse.It is nice,with Shane's warm vocals taking up the majority of the song.His voice suitas the slow song beautifully.The lyrics are great and like Us Against The World,takes a few listens to really love the song(8.5/10)

Catch My Breath
With electronic beats playing in the background,this song is'nt typical Westlife.However,venturing into something new,the lads pulled it off,with the catchy chorus.I got to say though,Shane sholud have just sang the whole song(9/10)

The Easy Way
This Motown inspire song is one of my favourites in the album.It has a very fast tempo with a very catchy chorus.The song is the sort that just makes you want to get up and dance.The harmony in the chorus is wonderful and though the chorus consists of repeating a few lines(9.5/10)

I Do
This song is essentially a wedding song.Everything,from the lyrics to the melody suits a wedding to a T.Mark's voice in this ballad is one of the times where it is better than Shane's.Like all slow songs,it takes a few listens to really get into the groove.I recommend this song to be played i Weddings.Beautiful lyrics too.(8/10)

Pictures In My Head(Blog Song)
Another song with electric beats with the background.Once the song starts,you'll go,"alright another Westlife song".But once the chorus plays,you'll crank up the volume and go,"Yeah!!".The chorus is absolutely wonderful.The voices shine through and lyrics are good too(10/10)

You Must Have Had A Broken Heart
Another ballad by Westlife.This song has a very good chorus and wonderful lyrics.Somehow it is reminiscent of Flying Without Wings.Mark's voice is beautiful in this one(9/10)

Average-(8.75/10)
Rating*****(5 stars)

Two Birthdays in 2 days

2007-11-27T00:02:00.000-08:00

On November 25,Diaz had a birthday party at Sembahwang beach.He invited me to come and I came.I went with Hafiz.After meeting with him at the Marsiling MRT station we set off to Causeway Point to buy Diaz's birthday present.we decided to go to Popular to buy the present.We decided to buy an album for Diaz but we can't decide which ones to buy.After some arguing we decided to settle for Westlife's 'Back Home'(to see the review click here).We paid(gosh the queue was sooo long!!) and headed to Boot's and Shoes (the meeting point)..We arrived at 4.00pm as agreed but there was no one there!!Five minutes later Rahmat and Suren came,followed by Atikah,Farah 30 minutes later.The original plan was to go to Zach's house for the party,however,to my utter surprise,Suren said we were going to Sembahwang Park!!!What was strange was that I went the exact same place the day before!!Pure coincidence huh??
Anyway,
We waited sooooooo long for the others to come it seemed like eternity for me and the others.At 5pm(1 hour later from the agreed time!!!),Chin Yang,Jin Hua ,Jie Xiang and Diaz's little sister came..Then came the funny moment.Looking at the list of the ones invited,Suren said to Jie Xiang.."Hey you're not invited!!.Pay $5 now!!"..He meant it as a joke but Jie Xiang actually paid!!LOL...however Suren gave him back the money after Jin Hua threatened him..After that we took 2 buses to Sembahwang Park..When we arrived,the barbeque had begun...Me,Hafiz and Rahmat then proceded to the jetty and saw three huge(i mean gargantuan)ships there..see below

Then after spending close to 20 minutes there watching people fishing and the fitlhy waters,we proceeded back to the barbeque place.By then the fire in the pit was blazing.They barbequed corn,sausages and pieces of chicken meat while me and Hafiz helped in any way we can.I did'nt even get the chance to eat the chicken which looks tantalizing as it was eaten my others even before I could get a hold of it..I ate some sausages and prawns.I could,nt help but give the two kittens near there some food as they are so adorable,with those large eyes looking at you and begging you for some food..I could'nt help but give.However,I may be doing it more harm than good as it would be too dependent on humans for food.Anyway,after 7.30pm I felt that there was nothing else to do and decided to head on home with Hafiz and Rahmat,But before that,because my birthday was the next day,they asked me to cut the birthday cake with Diaz while the others singing me a birthday song(which was very nice of them) first before leaving which I obliged..What was funny was that instead of saying Happy Birthday to Zulfadhly in the birthday song,they sang happy birthday to Westlife!!!Haha..And Mohan sang the favourite "Happy Birthday to you,You are born in the zoo" song but everybody laughed at him because they say it was'nt funny and called him "yaya" which by now I still don't know what it means.
After that,Diaz popped some bottles that looked like beer bottles but was carbonated juice,similar to the prom night one(if you got the present where there are the paper planes game)..Hafiz treated me an Ice Cream for my birthday(thank you)..Then we three headed off home through 2 buses and 1 MRT.Along the way,Rahmat was severely teased by Hafiz and me who sort of teamed up(sorry Rahmat!!All in the name of good fun!!!)

My birthday was the same as other of my birthdays.Get up in the morning,my parents wished me Happy Birthday,Got some money from my parents,my sister treated me Starbucks which I really liked and my two brothers,well,nothing..I sure wished that I could hold a birthday party of my own but I don't think my parents would allow that..Anyway Diaz actually came to my house and actually delivered me a birthday present!!Well thats a first...It's a Michael Buble CD entilted "Call Me Irresponsible" which I liked..That was very nice of him..THANKS DIAZ!!

Speaking of Diaz,I maybe am going to follow him to Aceh to stay with him and a few others in his home which I am very excited about.My parents actually allowed me to go but now they are having second thoughts about it as they fear of my safety(natural disasters!!LOL).Another thing is that I am waiting for my new passport to be ready so that I can go..I don't know if it will be ready in time..Hopefully all works out so that I could go as I really want to!!!

I am going to review the album "Call Me Irresponsible" by Michael Buble when I hear it a few times..Once again,to see my new my new blog,click here

New Blog open!! and INVASION OF THE CREPY CRAWLIES!!!

2007-11-24T22:32:00.000-08:00

Hey guyz..
Im so bored here...
Like all i do everyday is play games..
Like there is no purpose and direction in life anymore..
And for the first time I am missing school!!
I want to work but there is no opportunity...
If anyone wants to work tell me and I'll go with you

Anyway there is an invasion in my house this week..No,not by humans..By *GASP!!!* insects!!!This week alone I have killed 5 cockroaches and 3 house lizards..And to think one of my fears besides dogs are cockroaches, makes it so much worse..I guess this is the disadvantages 0f living in a low floor.And guess what?Some time this week,I was clearing out my textbooks and to my utter surprise in my cupboard which I have'nt touched for months,there is a whole ant colony in there!!!I mean hundreds of them!!!I quicly took out my insect killer spray and sprayed in on the whole lot..Most of it are clumped together being blown away by the powerful spray..Here are some pics to show you just how much there are..

My best friend now is the trusty insect killer spray..I literally carry it wherever I go

Anyway I have just opened up a new blog
In it are all reviews..Which I'm going to update as frequently as I can..First up is Westlife's new album Back home..Speaking of which,the new song in this blog is from the album..I gave it a 10/10 score in my review..Check it out here.The link is also available on the left..

The Miraculous SNAKE BABY..The terrible disease Harlequin Ichthyosis

2007-11-12T05:16:00.000-08:00

The Snake Baby

Another Harlequin Ichthyosis baby

This is very disturbing disease..
Harlequin Ichthyosis is a very rare, incurable, genetic skin condition. In it, the skin grows far faster than normal. The whole body becomes completely encased in a very thickened, scaly suit of skin armour. The skin becomes very tight causing restriction of movement of the arms and legs and, particularly, the fingers and toes. The face is deformed, the eyelids are inverted, the ears are bound down, and the mouth is very tight

Very scary

Hari Raya on 8th November

2007-11-12T04:22:00.000-08:00

Exams are officially over...Bt I won't talk about it at all...It won't make a difference..The holidays have arrived for me..My parents are pressuring me to find a job but I don't want to...I have a lot of money..Nearly $300 of personal savings and almost 10 times the amount in my bank..Plus I'll get another $750 from scholarships and a $200 gift by my parents after the O Levels...So I really don't see a reason why I should find a job..Totally unneccessary and not to mention..Tiring

Anyway...Over to the main topic..which is the Hari Raya visits on the 8th of November...Deepavali on thursday..Sufyan's account gives a detailed view of what happened so I'll keep this one as short as plausible

We started off at Hafiz's house..I arrived first at 11am..We watched the incredibly violent but strangely satisfying movie Apocalypto on his 42 inch LCD TV..I watched it already but watching it with my friends is different..They came(in order) from me,Rahmat,Zaid,Johan,Sufyan and Amirul

Next was Shalihins's house..Normal..Did nothing much except for eating some delicacies and also watching Miss USA on TV

Next up was my house..It was a pity that at that time my TV was spoilt aND IN it's place was and old and rather small television set..My parents have recently bought a 37 inch TOSHIBA REGZA LCD/HD television set that costs around $2500..Pity that they did'nt get to enjoy it..Then all my guests ate and my dining room and then at that moment Diaz came..I then introduced my Nintendo DS to them and then I lead the prayers for the first time..I would say it turned out fine

Then came Sufyan's house..The only highlight of the visit was that we get to enjoy a generous helping of KFC delicacies and cakes...It was good in terms of food..We then played Guns on his PC and I think its an interesting game that I'm going to try

Then we went to Rahmat's house...We ate while watching Transformers on TV..I don't know why but we didn't stay long

Next was Zaid's house which turned out to be the most fun visit on that day..It was because we played Halo 2 on his Xbox...We played spilt screen deathmatches and I always won using meelee attacks..Never underestimate the power of meelee attacks..But I was powerless against the experienced player Zaid..He was in his element..and I'm a noob int the game..Wat do you expect?We the ate(AGAIN!!!)

Then was diaz's house..We played with the vast array of toys meant for Diaz's small toddler cousins(It's his cousins right?..not sure)Then we ate and then performed 2 prayers with Diaz and Hafiz leading

Lastly was Johan's house..There was no one in so we played some songs loudly while Hafiz,Diaz and Zaid played a traditional Malay game Congkak..Some of the songs include "Home" on Diaz's phone,"Total Eclispe Of The Heart","The Rose","Still Here","Seasons In The Sun" all by Westlife and also a Gundam themed song and "Bet On It" by Zach Efron..Then when played soccer in his house...Haha..And in the end when we were going home,Johan said that if we can answer some questions correctly we get more money..His first question was,"When is my Birthday?" I answered "26 July" as fast as lightning and got the reward...The next question was what's his favourite colour which we all guessed but Diaz got it with him answering "green"...
In the end I collected $26...Not bad

Anyway my parents bought a new car for about $50,000 I think and sold the old one for about $20,000..The old was a seven seater MPv while the new one is a 5 seater and a much smaller saloon car(Mitsubishi)..I don't know I'm kind of against it but what's done is done..I don't even know if its an upgrade or a downgrade of our previous car...

Westlife land UK album chart No.1
Westlife have topped the UK album chart with their ninth LP Back Home.

The Irish boyband scored their seventh number one album by toppling The Eagles, whose Long Road Out Of Eden fell one place down the chart.

There was another new entry in the top ten for McFly, as their best of collection landed at number four, while Boyz II Men went straight in at number eight with Motown Hitsville USA.

Britney Spears' Blackout slipped out of the top 10 entirely after just one week.

1. (-) Westlife: Back Home
2. (-) The Eagles: Long Road Out Of Eden
3. (5) Whitney Houston: The Ultimate Collection
4. (-) McFly: The Greatest Hits So Far
5. (-) Robert Plant & Alison Krauss: Raising Sand
6. (7) Amy Winehouse: Back to Black
7. (3) Hoosiers: The Trick To Life
8. (-) Boyz II Men: Motown Hitsville USA
9. (14) Timbaland: Shock Value
10. (15) Mika: Life In Cartoon Motion

Taken from http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/a79636/westlife-land-uk-album-chart-no1.html

Whew!!Thats good news considering Home was only number three in the UK charts and slipped into number 5 this week

I wanted to post "Us Against The World" from the album but as Sufyan aleready posted it I think i'd rather not follow him(it's an absolutely fantastic song by the way)..So I'll post another song from the album..."Have You Ever"...A great song with good harmonising vocals..Its a great song for somebody having a break up...(Hmmm...I can't remember who..I just remember that person's name to start with the letter J)..Anyway i'll review the album when I open up an new blog soon so check it out..
Here are the lyrics

Chorus:]
Have you ever loved somebody so much
It makes you cry?
Have you ever needed something so bad
You can't sleep at night?
Have you ever tried to find the words
But they don't come out right?
Have you ever?

Have you ever?

Have you ever been in love
Been in love so bad
You'd do anything
To make them understand?
Have you ever had someone
Steal your heart away?
You'd give anything
To make them feel the same?
Have you ever searched for words
To get you in their heart
But you don't know what to say
And you don't know where to start?

[Repeat chorus]

Have you ever found the one
You've dreamed of all your life?
You'd do just about anything
To look into their eyes?
Have you fin'ly found the one

You've given your heart to
Only to find that one
Won't give their heart to you?
Have you ever closed your eyes and
Dreamed that they were there

And all you can do is wait
For that day when they will care?

[Repeat chorus]

[Bridge:]
What do I gotta do to get you in my arms, baby?
What do I gotta say to get to your heart
To make you understand
How I need you next to me?
Gotta get you in my world
'Cause, baby, I can't sleep

[Repeat chorus twice]

Have you ever?

2007-11-04T19:31:00.000-08:00

Hey there everyone
Exams are almost over
How did I do?
Don't the surprised.....
I think I flopped
It is never about my inability to do the questions
It is my negligence
Firstly...I think I didnt write down the question number for Pure Chemistry..I mean for all the section C question....And for Geography I didnt write the question number for the 12 mark question...And for maths paper 2 I didn't write the index number....

So how?
This is my paranoid alter ego that is writing....Frankly...what's the chance of that happening....Oh my God!!I'm so darn paranoid!!!!!!
I know that it is a longshot from all those happening...But hey...The lack of confirmation makes it a distinct possibility
So if for these 3 subjects(E Maths,Chemistry,Combined Humanities) I didnt do well....You know what went wrong
And all the teachers who had so much faith in me...Sorry for disappointing you
Oh my God....Stop it....Stop my paronoia from taking over my life

HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Haha...Just ignore him(my paranoid alter ego)...
Anyway if anything goes right(all those question number things)
I think I did quite well

These are the best possible results(If I the wrote question numbers and index numbers)

English A2/B3
MT A2(confirmed)
Chem A1/B4(B4 If I dn write qn no.---30 marks deducted)
Phy A1/A2
CH A1/A2(A2 if I din write the qn number)
A M A1
E M A1/E8(If I din write index number---zero for paper 2)

Best L1R4/L1R5----- (6-8)/(7-10)
Worst L1R4/L1R4-----(10-12)/(14-16)

ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
EXAMS ARE OVER...WHY THNK ABOUT IT????!!!!
TIME TO PARTY!!!

Westlife Update

Leona Lewis has seen off competition from boy bands Take That AND Westlife to stay top of the UK singles chart.
The former X Factor winner has once again outsold all the rest of the top five singles added together by shifting 158,370 copies of Bleeding Love.
Take That stayed put at number two with Rule the World, while Westlife had the highest new entry at three with Home.
Timbaland's Apologize climbed three to number four and Mark Ronson's Valerie featuring Amy Winehouse stuck at five.
(Taken from http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_7070000/newsid_7078000/7078014.stm)

Leona Lewis has remained at the top of the Irish singles chart with 'Bleeding Love' this week.Westlife's 'Home' climbed to number two from 45th place, followed by Take That's 'Rule The World', which stuck at number three.Britney Spears dropped down two places to number four with 'Gimme More', while Shayne Ward's 'If That's Okay With You' moved down one place to number five.Meanwhile, Britney has debuted at the top of the album chart with Blackout, followed by Bruce Springsteen's Magic at number two and Michael Bublé's Call Me Irresponsible at number three.
(Taken from http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/a79099/leona-lewis-stays-top-in-ireland.html)

Quite disappointing.....Thought the lads could snag their 15th number 1 single...The song is good...Even better than the orginal...Don't you think?!..Anyway the song is the blog song....Its nice right??!!!

Anyway the album was released today...5 November 2007
I can't wait to buy it

Hari Raya day 1 and day 2 and CLIPS FROM WESTLIFE'S NEW ALBUM!!!!!

2007-10-14T21:41:00.000-07:00

Short clips from Westlife's new album Back Home

My favourites are Us against the world,Pictures in my Head,Catch my Breath and I'm already There

Westlife's new Music Video for the single "Home"

I gotta admit that the video is'nt the best...Could be better...But the song's brilliant

Anyway two days ago was the first day of Hari Raya.. Got up at 7am and prayed at Al Iman mosque in Bukit Panjang.Then I went to my Granndmother's house.Unfortunately most of my relatives have left.Only three families are there so it wasn't as fun as in previous years.Anyway I ate some Ketupat which was nice...Then after around 1 and 1/2 hours there,we went home

Day two was much more fun...I went to my uncle's house which was quite nice...Played online DOTA there..Something I never done before...Then we went to my father's friend house the to a very distant relative's house(something like my father's stepaunty)

Anyway collected $199 which is admirable...I don't know why but I'm having a sudden urge to collect money............ Here's how I hope to ger around $1000 by the end of the year

$50-from the rest of the Hari Raya visits

$30-pocket money from school

$30-my birthday coming up soon

$100-my parent's gift for me after the O Levels

$100-if I get A1 for Physics and if Mdm Rohizan sticks to her word(I still remember Ms Toh's promise to treat those student's getting L1R5 of below 10 and two most improved students in the Mid-Year Exam which I still have not gotten)

$500-from 1 month work after the O Levels

Total $810 + $200(money I currently have)= $1010

Hmm...wonder what I could buy from $1000...Maybe a PS3 and a new Handphone???

Thats all for now...Good luck for the O Levels 7 days away everybody!!!!!

BYE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Graduation

2007-10-12T08:02:00.001-07:00

Here we are
The end of our secondary school education
Never thought it would happen
After 4 long years
Made many new friends
The best friends I ever had
Now we have to part ways
Its a saddening thought
It would hurt at first
But after some time,just like primary school we will heal

Haha....so emo...But really,when we leave the school,in the future and like many others,we would want to go back to our Secondary school...Its inevitable..And we'll really miss each other...For 4 years we all have bonded like siblings and it will be very sad to let go...However we have to..For the sake of our futures..We will painfully leave with many sweet and bitter memories to cherish and remember...And not forgetting the teachers...Have been like parents to us...However I don't really get to know the teachers too much so it will be less painful...However I will be eternally grateful for all they;ve done for me

Yesterday was Graduation cremony
I had to give a speech...I think I did okay..Did I?
I employed the same technique that got me a distinction for MT O lvl oral...And that is to be not scared at all!!!Shake of the nerves...Im able to do that and that I did better I think...Its not easy...but its possibe...
Anyway then we went on stage and got a 5 cents bookmark(LOL) that i'll keep forever as a memory...Then we shook every teachers hand...It was really sad..
All of them basically said the same thing...Top student..all A's...Bla..Blah ..Bla
But I'm really garteful for their confidence in me..Mdm Rohizan even said that I could smash all Fuchun records...I think I could do it..though its not easy...L1R4 of 6...not easy

Then we got our report books for prelim...Got first in class as expected..L1R4 of 7 and L1R5 of 6

English 67 B3
E Maths 87 A1
A Maths 80 A1
MT 72 A2 Class position=1st
P.Chem 84 A1 Percenatge=81.6
P.Phy 89 A1
C.Hum 93 A1

Thats all for my marks...quite proud of it..But my english should get A2 then I could have 6 and 7 for my L1r4 and L1R5

Anyway tommorows Hari Raya
Before I forget..I want to wish all my Muslim friends

SELAMAT HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI
MAAF ZAHIR DAN BATIN
MAAFKAN SEMUA KESILPANKU TAU!!!

This year's hari raya cannot celebrate...Have to study..Maybe only the first day can I celebrate...Which is sad and unfortunate..However if everything goes to plan,on 7 November i'll go raya with my frens...I cant wait to receive the money...Hahaha!!

Anyway,Westlife's new album will be out on 5 Novbember and it's called "Back Home"..
The cover is the image on the left
Anyway my blog song now is the album's first single..Which is slated for release on 29 November...A sure number 1...And its going to be th lads' 15th no.1..The single is called "Home"... and its brilliant
Anyway here's the tracklist for the album...Cant wait to buy it...

Here is The Tracklist of "Back Home"

01.Home * (Originally By Michael Bublé "2005" )
02.Us Against The World * (Originally By Play "2002" )
03.Something Right
04.I'm Already There * (Originally By LoneStar "2001" )
05.When I'm With You
06.Have You Ever * (Originally By Brandy "1998" )
07.It's You
08.Catch My Breath
09.The Easy Way
10.I Do
11.Pictures In My Head
12.You Must Have Had A Broken Heart

[*] = Cover

BYE ALL!!!!

Motivation Workshop

2007-09-28T10:04:00.000-07:00

Today was the day of the motivation Workshop organized by the school
Overall it was fun,the Laser Gun Game topping the fun meter

Firstly after school,I went to perform my Friday prayers...It was so damn hot there and I was dehydrated...After I went back to school I realised that I forgot to bring along my shorts...as a result I had to make a trip back home...By which I became more thirsty

Anyway the first activity was The Poison river...We did what others did..You know tie the strings and lift though the plan was originally ours...We lost to the other team though,Hafiz and me could'nt cross the courtyard..We got a 7 and it was the most boring activity out of the 4 we did

Next was the Catapult....We lost again to a group of girls....Johan threw it twice and Diaz kicked once....We still lost...Hmmm quite fun...We got 7 points for our efforts...

Our first win came curing the Nuclear Waste challenge...we wound the rope round the bucket,lifted it up and successfully placed all the balls in the busket in 2 tries...We got 10 points and it was quite fun

The climax was definitely the Laser gun game,in which I had the most fun I had in the longest time...Unlike others,we faced a totally different group and not our own teamates...We were counter-terrorists first..The one who had to defend...The strategy was to group at the third floor and leave the second alone..We stationed ourself at different areas of the corridor and expected them to go all guns blazing from the science lab staircase..However the other group was very slow in ascending and we had to wait for around 5 minutes before they showed up...They uexpectedly attacked from the rear and front..As the rear was all girls we assigned three guys to defend there..me,Hafiz and Zaid...Diaz was the first to die as he sacrificed himself and go all attack to the attackers and died..not before he took down two...Not sure who,as I was'nt there..All the attackers from the rear was proving to be elusive...They just hid there and shot..and we did the same..However as there was a voice saying three minutes to go,we turned the tables and ambushed the attackers and ran head on..Totally caught by surprise..one of them was surrounded and one on three we shot that person mercilessly..The others ran away and then the time was over

There was swap and we became terrorists...Our strategy was to attack both sides..Zaid Hafiz and me were suppossed to be attacking from the staircase..However as we ascended it there was trouble at the second floor and we came to help them...Hafiz continued up alone and inevitably died...At the second floor we came under fire and fired back...I managed to hit one or two of them a few times..And killed one...Getting shot thrice,one of them through the F&N window..Diaz retieved the balloon and we shot the people there for a while and five of us are the only ones left..Zaid,Diaz,Sufyan,Johan and me...At that time I had three lives left..As there was no much time left,We decided to go all out attack at the third floor..Three of us,Johan Diaz and me attacked through the front staircase...We hid at mini corridor beside the staircase...Here,Diaz with the balloon asked for my gun(with three lives left) and I reluctantly took his 1 live gun...Anyway we ran head on and attacked...I killed Atikah and Diaz and Johan died..Diaz clashed with amirul..Amirul kicked and took the balloon from him and ran away...At that time I was hiding at the Art room...In front was about 5 girls...As there was only 1 minute left I attacked them 1 on 5 and surprisingly I survived even with 1 live left...I killed at least three then was time over..Anyway it was extremely fun and I didnt die both sessions even though I was attacking alot..It was an achievement

Anyway when I came home I was so damn thirsty I felt like fainting..When it was time to break fast,the water flowing through my parched throat felt magical...Anyway I don't think I learnt anything from the motivation course except for knowing that plaing with laser guns are very very fun and to try it again in the future....At least it was a refreshing change from studying

Home has arrived

2007-09-22T23:48:00.000-07:00

As I had promised earlier..I wil post Westlife's newest single "Home"...Which is a cover from Michael Buble's chart topping hit...Listen to it and decide for yourself if it's better than the original....Personally I think it's much better...Its more epic as it has harmonies in the last part unlike the original

HOME lyrics
Another summer day
Is come and gone away
In Paris and Rome
But I wanna go home
Mmmmmmmm

Maybe surrounded by
A million people I
Still feel all alone
I just wanna go home
Oh I miss you, you know

And I’ve been keeping all the letters that I wrote to you
Each one a line or two
“I’m fine baby, how are you?”
Well I would send them but I know that it’s just not enough
My words were cold and flat
And you deserve more than that

Another aerorplane
Another sunny place
I’m lucky I know
But I wanna go home
Mmmm, I’ve got to go home

Let me go home
I’m just too far from where you are
I wanna come home

And I feel just like I’m living someone else’s life
It’s like I just stepped outside
When everything was going right
And I know just why you could not
Come along with me
But this was not your dream
But you always believe in me

Another winter day has come
And gone away
And even Paris and Rome
And I wanna go home

Let me go home
I've had my run
Baby, I’m done
I gotta go home
Let me go home
It will all right
I’ll be home tonight
I’m coming back home

2007-09-18T06:36:00.000-07:00

Hey
So damn long I did not post anything here....mainly because of two reaons:No time and there's nothing to write about anyway
That is because all I ever do when I return home is sleeping and studying and it has been the routine for 2 months now and seriously I'm sick of it....However my determination and motivation to succeed is the only thing that's keeping me from slacking(though sometimes I do slack)....To be honest,I think that I've done enough to sit for the O levels right now and I dont know what to study anymore for the next 35 days to the O levels.Doesn't matter I'll find something to do

On a lighter note,the prelims are finally over.Defintely the papers are harder than the trial exams(except for english and social studies)but I think I still did quite well though I don't think I can get marks as high as 90 for non-language subjects like i had previously gotten before...However I think that an A1 for all subjects(except english)is highly on the cards

There is one thing that quite bugs me is that I am having really some mixed emotions right now...I really yearn for the O levels to end(who would'nt)...However come to think of it...the moment O levels end,school's over....And they say secondary school is the best time of our lives...I just don't want to look back in the future and regret not treasuring the time I have now

Anyway Westlife is going to release their new single "Home" which is a Michael Buble cover.I've heard it and it's very nice...Even better than the original...I'll post the song in the future(If anyone wants it get it from me)...I think it will definitely be Westlife's 15th number 1 single

2007-07-26T01:02:00.000-07:00

Well...last update was on June 20
Frankly,I have not much time to do this..
What with the exams around the corner and all....
An there's not much to write...

Well it's been intensive....my studying I mean...But its's definitely a step down from the Mid-Year Exam preperations...There's much more time now than ever(89 days left)and due to this fact,my time spent for studying decreased considerably...It's less stressed and I think it's better this way...And I encourage all those who have not even started....START NOW!There's really not much time left now...suffer these remaining 88 days and you will definitely will enjoy the post-O level holidays more as you will worry much less about your results

On last,last Wednesday(or last...I can't really remember)I watched Harry Potter and The Order Of The Phoenix with Jin Hua,Johan and Shalihin..I think it's the best HP film to date....Eventhough a lot(i mean A LOT)has been deemed unneccesary to be included and cut and the film's pace is alarmingly I still think the director did very well...The Voldermort-Dumbledore duel is too short though...Could'nt wait for the sixth movie....

Anyway I finished reading the 607 page book Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows...And it's hands down the best of the series,if not the best of all books(those I've read though)...Author JK Rowling is very generous on who died...and there were 7 of them....in order...Mad Eye Moody,Dobby,Fred Weasley,Tonks,Lupin,Snape and most importantly Voldermort...There's a whole lot of action and wand duelling in the book and I think it's really hard to be translated to the silver sceen...Anyway....can anyone clear my doubts?Why do Snape want to keep his elusive cover as a death eater so badly?Even resorting to killing Dumbledore?Helping Harry?You might answer that...But in what way??

Prelim oral can be said to be a success....Mdm Wen said that that reading needs more intonation..I totally agree...my reading skills were never competent enough to begin with..But she said that my picture conversation was very good...and guess what?She said my conversaton was excellent....Though excellent might not be as good as perfect

Hey guys...I want to know...On the right of the screen there are two songs...A and B....The songs are identical but with one an original and the other a cover....The song is Colour My World.....Please vote in poll section

2007-06-20T09:29:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone
this is my several opportunities i have to blog
anyway todays been a fun day
I actually went to my primary school's teacher's house
And Daniel went too
I have to say I don't recognize 1/4 of my former classmates
Some of them I recognize straight away cos they look similar-Adnan,Afiq,Daniel,Ajay,Jun Ren,Xuan Jing,Wei Ying,Nazri,Khai,Theresa,Mahdi
These I dun recognize(at all)-Iris,Hazel,Mei Gi,Sherrie
My teacher(Mrs Yap...or Ms Veronica to us) said she didnt recognize me
I disagree cos I think I din change much
Haha but it was quite fun though
I got home the earliest due to some obligations and actually got lost on the way home(I'm not much of an outdoor person)
anyway I must say that it would be nice to have an encore
But at least do smth there(lol)
Anyway to all my 6I classmates...Good luck for ur "Os"

Anyway I watched the movie Saw 3 and guess what?
Its the most horrifying experience I had to sit through
To say its scary....well not quite
One word to describe it:sick
The amount of gore is so terrible even I fought the urge to look away(I dun do that often)
Not much movies scare me
In fact this movie is the only one I consider scary
I've seen Saw 1 and 2 but 3's the best and certainly my top 10 movies of all time
The thing with Saw movies ias that the twists are so well.....shocking
U will nvr even consider the possibility of it happening then it happens
Well to give u a sample of the sheer magnitude of how sickening the movie can be
Picture this:
U wake up and find urself in a dim and filthy toilet...U're one leg is chained to a pipe
U look over and see another person with the same fate....
And in between is a person who just shot himself in the head
And then u get a tape....saying
U must kill the other person to escape
If u fail to do it within 6 hours ur family die

Thats the main plot for Saw 1
Thats nothing compared to others in Saw3
Truth is this man...(the villian)Jigsaw
is actually suffering from cancer and awaiting his impending doom
He teaches ppl who dun appreciate life lessons through some sickening "GAMES"

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