Monday, September 26, 2005

And your idol is... ... DANIEL!!!

It promised to be a grand affair. There were the top 12 of Malaysian Idol 1 on stage along with the top 9 of Season 2. The night started with a bang with the MI1 Idols jamming to 'Ku Bawa Sinar'and 'Gemilang'.

For 'Gemilang', Jac was the star, as was evident from the applause. Then Trish took the stage with a solid performance of 'Shackles', which immediately shook the crowd to its core. Ejay then rocked the house further with her theatre elimination song, 'Since You Been Gone'. Blue-head Xerra dropped the temperature with a heart-warming rendition of 'Brown Eyes'before Atilia took over the screaming six-thousand strong crowd with 'Natural Woman.'Towards the end of her powerful rendition, Trish, Xerra and Ejay joined her.

The boys were not to be outdone. Model-lookalike, Azam, and underdog, Adam dueted on 'Mentera Semerah Padi'. They were a match on stage, exhibiting showmanship skills that looked like it took years to sharpen instead of the three days the Idols really had to practise. Top 5 hottie, Ash emerged on stage after with a soulful and power-packed 'With Or Without You'that showed critics and fans alike why he epitomise 'Rock Orang Bandar'. Then Orang Kampung, Faizull thrilled with 'Peronda Jaket Biru'. It droved the audience wild - if that was still possible. Last of the eliminated Idol, beautiful Farah took over with Áin't No Mountain High Enough'. The whistling and cheering she received when she got on stage brought out the best in the KL lass. Finally the top 9 returned to the stage to sing with her. The MI1 finalists followed suit. That brought the crowd to ecstasy and the applause was just rousing. To prove their place in the final once again, Daniel and Nita came on stage to duet on 'Menanti Jawapan'and 'Higher Deeper'.

After the musical fiesta, Jien and Cheryl took over to announce the winner. It was a nerve-wrecking moment as no one, not even the judges, could predict who will win.Finally, the announcement came. It was Daniel with the highest votes. He had 1.2 million votes against Nita's 500 000 plus, or 68% of the total votes. So Daniel is the next Malaysian Idol. Congratulations!! #

Credit to malaysianidol.com.my

Sept 26 2005.

Saturday, September 24, 2005

Idol Party!

OOHHHOOOOOOHHH!!!!!!

What an exciting night! I was up in Genting watching the Malaysian Idol 2 Finale Show last night, and wasn't the crowd crazy?!

There were almost an equal amount of fans for both Daniel and Nita. The majority D fans were on the left, while many of Nita's sat on the right. I got a rather unstrategic seat, on he right, where the fans were more of shouting for Nita. Anyway, I didn't care, I screamed for Daniel like I've never screamed before! And not only for Daniel, but for Victor too! Yeah! He was there, along with the previous Finalists! And he was so MAN, so HANDSOME with the COOL hair-do!!!

So the show was good all the way, with the ngs and everything except for the sound effect. I thought the first few songs wasn't good enough (the one with the finalists singing and Daniel's first song "Mimpi"), because the microphone wasn't tuned loud enough. I could hear the loud music but the voice was often unheard. But he did sing his very best. His choice song 'Heaven Knows' was so soothing, like Paul said, "Killing the girls!" The last song was just as good, his vocals improved. Overall, I loved it.

As for Nita, she was powerful. Her voice drained the whole arena, it sounded great. Though I till don't like the way she 'screwed' her face when pitching (it wasn't a natural expression at all), she had somehow cut down on it, gained more confidence with her performance and delivered them nicely. It was a good job.

One special thing about watching itlive was the 'comercial breaks' we watched. Well, we didn't have any, but Rina and Phat Phabes came on stage every time to 'keep the audience fluffed up'. They were the 'fluffers' who took the job to 'fluff' the audience and make sure that we feel 'fluffy' and keep 'fluffing'! Hahaha! Funny language, huh? Taht's what they said, the two cheekies.

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to approache Victor closer. I was like 20 meters away from the main alley, where the VIPs walked. Victor was there waving to our side, and of course I was waving like a mad person. When the show ended, the audience went out through the side gate, while the VIPS used the same main gate. When I went out, I saw Victor (so tall) walking in front on the Red Carpet. I wasn't able to catch up to him to call out his name, too bad. I could only see him walk away... so sad...

It will be an even more exciting night tonight, when the 2nd malaysian Idol will be born. I guess I won't be able to go watch live at arena gain, because my dad might be too tired for the journey. Anyway, I wish all the best for Daniel, my 'idol' since the beginning of the season, and whether he wins or not, he will definitely become a successful artist, as a singer, and maybe a composer too! And I'll definitely get his album!
GO GO JIA YOU!!!


Sept 24 2005, Saturday (4.30pm)

Idol Party!

OOHHHOOOOOOHHH!!!!!!

What an exciting night! I was up in Genting watching the Malaysian Idol 2 Finale Show last night, and wasn't the crowd crazy?!

There were almost an equal amount of fans for both Daniel and Nita. The majority D fans were on the left, while many of Nita's sat on the right. I got a rather unstrategic seat, on he right, where the fans were more of shouting for Nita. Anyway, I didn't care, I screamed for Daniel like I've never screamed before! And not only for Daniel, but for Victor too! Yeah! He was there, along with the previous Finalists! And he was so MAN, so HANDSOME with the COOL hair-do!!!

So the show was good all the way, with the ngs and everything except for the sound effect. I thought the first few songs wasn't good enough (the one with the finalists singing and Daniel's first song "Mimpi"), because the microphone wasn't tuned loud enough. I could hear the loud music but the voice was often unheard. But he did sing his very best. His choice song 'Heaven Knows' was so soothing, like Paul said, "Killing the girls!" The last song was just as good, his vocals improved. Overall, I loved it.

As for Nita, she was powerful. Her voice drained the whole arena, it sounded great. Though I till don't like the way she 'screwed' her face when pitching (it wasn't a natural expression at all), she had somehow cut down on it, gained more confidence with her performance and delivered them nicely. It was a good job.

One special thing about watching itlive was the 'comercial breaks' we watched. Well, we didn't have any, but Rina and Phat Phabes came on stage every time to 'keep the audience fluffed up'. They were the 'fluffers' who took the job to 'fluff' the audience and make sure that we feel 'fluffy' and keep 'fluffing'! Hahaha! Funny language, huh? Taht's what they said, the two cheekies.

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to approache Victor closer. I was like 20 meters away from the main alley, where the VIPs walked. Victor was there waving to our side, and of course I was waving like a mad person. When the show ended, the audience went out through the side gate, while the VIPS used the same main gate. When I went out, I saw Victor (so tall) walking in front on the Red Carpet. I wasn't able to catch up to him to call out his name, too bad. I could only see him walk away... so sad...

It will be an even more exciting night tonight, when the 2nd malaysian Idol will be born. I guess I won't be able to go watch live at arena gain, because my dad might be too tired for the journey. Anyway, I wish all the best for Daniel, my 'idol' since the beginning of the season, and whether he wins or not, he will definitely become a successful artist, as a singer, and maybe a composer too! And I'll definitely get his album!
GO GO JIA YOU!!!


Sept 24 2005, Saturday (4.30pm)

Friday, September 16, 2005

Tragedy

as long as you are in Malaysia, I'm sure many of you know of this. A teacher succumbed to serious head injuries and a punctured lung after he fell through the school's rotting wooden floorboard to the floor below. This news has shocked the whole country.

According to the newspaper, the teacher, Chan Boon Heng was doing some office work in the staff room of SRJK(C) Keat Hwa (K) when the floorboard gave way. The bars which were supporting the floorboard caused his ribs to be broken and one of the broken ribs punctured his lung. the first floor below was actually the hall. Since then, the part of the building including the 1st and 2nd floor has been restricted.

This is actually one of the reality of the Chinese national school. When I was in Primary school before going to China, I was studying in SRJK(C) Lee Rubber, which was then in a very old school building. It was only after I went to china that the school shifted into a new building.

I have a cousin who used to study in SRJK(C) Keat Hwa (S). The school building was also very limited, with 2 schools (Primary and Secondary) sharing the same building. Just imagine the status of the schools of keat Hwa. More and more students are entering Chinese schools, yet the buildings are still old and space-limited. Many of the buildings are being destroyed by termites and are getting dangerous day by day.

My classroom has the similar case. The ceiling in the front of the classroom has unattached from the original place. we are having trial exam now, and almost the whole classroom is occupied. my friend Theng and I have seats in the front. Lately there has been 'black stuff' falling from the ceiling which was 'hanging' there. we are getting a little nervous now, really hoping that the board won't drop anytime we are there!

Compared to other schools, our school isn't really good at all. The front building is quite okay, but the 'kampung' classrooms at the back are in worse conditions. Other than the ceiling, the is also a problem when heavy rain falls - those sitting by the windows will definitely get wet! actually our school had been planning a new building in the field at the front of the school (the 'Malam Budaya" fund was for this) but then plan had to be cancelled since the Government wanted to widen the road of Jalan Gombak in front of our school.

It is a fact that Chinese and Tamil schools are partially subsidised schools of the government. But then, that shouldn't be the reason for not supplying these schools with better amneties especially school buildings to take place of the old and 'rotting' ones. After all the lives of people are concerned, ain't it?

well, it is a very tragic loss of the teacher.My parents know him because he is actually the brother of my uncle's wife (jiu4 mu3 de di4 di). My deepest condolences to the family of Mr Chan. may they get over from the griefing soon, and may he rest in peace.
Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!


friday, 16 sept 2005 (3.25pm)

Sunday, September 11, 2005

Daniel!!!

Yeah! Yeah!

Hmm... can't help to go online today, because I really 'need' to blog!

Well, I went to Carrefour Wangsa Maju today with my family, for a reason other than shopping (really no mood to shop though). The Malaysian Idol 2 Finalists were there for a showcase.

We went there an hour later than the time scheduled (which was 8pm), so we missed the performance part. When we (sisters) arrived there the finalists were signing autographs on the CD and cassettes. I didn't purchase any album (no money lah...), but stood... and jumped up and down in front of the stage. Thank goodness the spot that we chose to stand was almost right in front of Daniel! Wow... how excited we were when we spotted him, and of course, that was the start of the 'jumping session' but usually I stood on my tips so as to see the important people in front. Later, the crowd in front started to grow small, we were getting nearer to the stage. Photo taking becomes easier. And I could see Daniel more easily.

It was so cool... the fans to get their autographs started to lessen, so the finalists had some 'little breaks' in between. When Daniel was free, he looked around and smiled at the many cameras shooting him. He waved too, and was really friendly. I started to wave to him, to see if he responses. Well he did! So CUTE! (Or maybe he wasn't just smiling and waving to me but to everybody, but assume that he did! HAHA!) Of course, my sisters and I kept on taking photos, and also of the other finalists (Atilia wasn't around, but Saiful was there to promote him album). Heehee... assume again... that Daniel looked quite often in my way, because I kept waving to him...like siao... Actually my spot was quite strategic, where Daniel and Nita would focus when they look up. Imagine how happy I was... smiling...

When the autograph session finally ended, The finalists swent up on stage and gave a final goodbye wave to everyone. Only then did I see Ash, so cool he was. Trish was cute, and Ejay looked slimmer than she was on TV. She was holding a cam of hers, shooting the crowd. More than half the crowd was screaming for Daniel. When they were getting off the stage, I shouted Ash's name, and heehee... he waved back to us! =P They left the place through the elevator going up the 3rd floor (should have asked my dad to park his car upstairs!).

We were sweating like anything after that, but were still energetic enough to catch hold of some posters of MI2 finalists. It was a really exciting night, though a little disappiontment that we didn't catch their performances. Though I still hope to meet them especially Daniel again, it seems quite impossible for these few months.


Saturday 10 Seot 2005 (11.59pm)

Wednesday, September 07, 2005

All busy, all worry

HAIZZZ...

What the hell am I doing here, with all the revision yet to be done?
Haha... it's Computer period now, but nobody has a book, so the teacher let us all surf the internet! HaPpY!!!

Nothing to write now... going online seems as boring these days. Well, there's the Prom I have to think about, whether to join or not. My head is getting bigger... ahhhh!!!

Anyway, got to worry about the trial now. Not able to online for some time. 3 months to go. :(


Wednesday, 7 Sept 2005 (11.20am)