Penang Tour 3rd & 4th Day

Left out some pics of our graduation tour...
On the 3rd day we went to Kek Lok Si and Batu Feringgi. I only have pics for Batu Feringgi.


A nice view of Batu Feringgi, with some of us running around on the beach. This photo always remind me of those days...


My gang. From left: me, Wei, Ley, Juen. One missing though--Theng. Except for Ley, I haven't seen the others since the tour.


Some of my best classmates.


Had some trouble taking these pics here in the water, coz the wave kept pushing us around. It was a happy time, YEY!

The last day wasn't much planned, we just went buy some tambun cookies, and a visit to Prangin Mall.


The last day at our bedroom...this bed was shared by 9 girls...geng!

3 months...

It has been almost 3 months since our SPM last paper... These days were spent quite aimlessly, sitting at home, going online, reading the papers, doing housework, coking rice..usually just rice (apparently I sound like a half-housemaid). I'm getting fed-up of this.

Then, next week will be something I hate a lot--exam. I'll be having driving test on Friday March 3rd, while my motorbike test will be on 27th Feb. In between, I'll have to go to the dentist's twice, for braces on my lower jaw's teeth. WOW...4 days of suffering!! I'm quite exhausted this week even though I have driving and motorbike lessons on Tuesday and Wednesday. Anyway, what scares me the most is the driving test, for the 'naik bukit' (going uphill) session. I often released the clutch while practising, causing the engine to "die off". And I'm afraid that I'll panick. And the motorbike test, the bridge is a challene. The school boss said that if I fall off the bridge, then...fail. It ain't really hard, but I'm just afraid that I didn't concentrate then, and forgot the procedure. I pray that I will pass both..sadhu sadhu sadhu!

I had a phone conversation last night with a friend from class (ex-class in exact), she was hoping that we have a gathering again, during her school holidays. She couldn't join our previous gatherings due to school.Now she wants to go skating with us. Hmm... except for her and some other friends, I haven't met many of my ex-classmates for more than months already, including those who were very close with me during high school. It seems the 'serious' people are very busy, except me. And Lee Eng maybe. We are the ones who have 'too much' time to hang around at home, shaking our legs (in Mandarin-- yao jiao), beating mosquitoes (in Hokkien-- pak bang), too free after meals (in Hokkien again-- Jia ba siao eng).

Since I'm so 'free', I listen to the radio more often, I start to pick up with some new singers. Other than 'paparazzi-ing' around Daniel, I caught up with other local singers like V Chuan, Hudson,...The most recent craze is Lim Yee Chung, a local songer cum composer who gained big popularity in Taiwan, and now Malaysia, his hometown. He was known for his compositions for many hot singers in the Entertainment circle. Might do a briefing of him later...:P

An aimless post about aimless stuff. Will try to upgrade my blog, my boring blog. Hope people will still come in...please la...'peng chang' a bit.. :D

Ist Blood Donation

February 18 2006, Saturday. A memorable day, it's the 1st time I DONATED BLOOD! Wow... I really feel proud of it.
It was done in the National Blood Centre in Jalan Tun Razak in the morning. Was kinda nervous in the beginning. When I saw the "needle" or rather TUBE which was to go into my SKIN, I...didn't pengsan, but it was real scary! But before that I had an injection on my elbow, and when the tube was injected into my skin, I didn't feel anything, only then did I realise it was an anaesthesia. Whew...Sadhu, Sadhu, Sadhu!
Seeing the blood flowing through the tube into the packet, I wonder what I will feel after the session. Will I faint? I was quite anxious as I often had nose bleeding, I was afraid I didn't have enough blood, to donate that is. But thank goodness it turned out okay, I was safe. Sadhu again! Just that I was really sleepy the whole day, maybe the result of the donation!

It feels good to be able to do donation, especially this which can safe other people's life. I'm glad that my packet of blood out there will be able to safe another's life. Though I was afraid in the beginning, I was motivated by my family and other people's action, and I hope to do my part to serve the society. Other than this, I also have a Malaysian Donor's Card, which I will donate my organs which can be used upon... And again, I hope to help as many people as I can.
I feel that this is a good practice, and in Buddhism we practise generosity, I am in the process of cultivating my kamma too. I hope that you who are reading this will also do your part, big or small, as long as it it right.

SADHU, SADHU, SADHU!

Superb CUTE!!!

This photo was taken during CNY. That's Daniel posing with his nephew Shung Shung who had the same haristyle as Daniel! SOOOOO CUTE!!!


so 'yeng'!

Thanks to Idolhunter from Daniel's Fan Club

CNY visit to Old Folks' Home

January 23 2006, Monday-- A visit to the Ampang Old Folks' Home by the Daniel's Fan Club members a.k.a. Pinkies. There was a lunch or tea time for the old folks, followed by entertainment time lead by Daniel Lee who played along his guitar. Then, hampers were distributed by Daniel, and his parents Idolhunter and Swan56 gave angpows to them. The event was a successful one, which ended with a group photo of the old folks with almost all of the Pinkies.


Daniel singing 'Que Sara Sara' with an old aunty.


Daniel's parents giving angpows.


Daniel accompanying his parents and greeting each old folk.


Thanks to Daniel's Fan Club (DFC)

GONG XI FA CAI!!!

Chinese New Year this year is almost like any other year. Well, there were some special events, which we don’t have for the last few years. For example, I just came back from a friend’s house, where some 10+ classmates had a gathering and bai nian. It turned out…not too bad, just not as exciting as I expected. But still, I was glad to see my friends again, like sha po Kazeendra…hehee… What we did there was just watching TV, but when they finally planned to go somewhere, I was to go home. Boo…

This year the CNY holidays were longer than usual, for my sister’s school, it was as long as 10 days (1 day as “cuti ganti”). We didn’t stay in our kampong Kedah for that long though, it was always boring during this time of the year, though I really like the atmosphere of the season. 3 most exciting element for CNY is…one, beautiful new clothes to wear; second comes the ang pows we get; third is the delicious food which we can eat non-stop! Haha… now you can guess that I have gained a few kilograms…

Before this, on January 23rd, my sisters and I joined Daniel’s Fan Club for a visit to Ampang Old Folks’ Home. It was a meaningful event, which Daniel was also present to do his part – entertaining the old folks. He started by giving a speech (which was not long, coz he didn’t know what to say except for the thank yous…=D) He sang some new year songs, including Cai Shen Dao, Gong Xi Gong Xi, and He Xin Nian. With his guitar, he also dueted with the old folks on Quer Sara Sara, and Ye Lai Xiang. The latter, which an old uncle was to sing with Daniel’s guitar melody, created a lot of laughter as the uncle ‘enjoyed’ the song on his own and sang the way he wanted. Daniel really had a hard time catching up with his singing although he played very well! Later, hampers and ang pows were given out to every old folk, from the donation of DFC members. Too bad I didn’t contribute anything… hopefully I will if there’s another such event. Then Daniel had a press conference with some reporters, and finally a group photo of the DFC members and the old folks, and of course Daniel.

Overall, CNY is a very important and exciting event of the year, it’s the time of the year I most look forward to. I always love the atmosphere, especially of that in my kampong. It just feels great to be with my relatives. It is a reunion season, which I also hope to gather with my friends. I do miss the CNY in Beijing, quiet and cold. We don’t have any relatives there, but we visited some Chinese and Malaysian Chinese friends there, and once we even invited the Chinese staff in the embassy for a party in our house. The main dish for the party was DUMPLINGS (yummy!!!), which was made together with the Chinese staff in our house. Such merry moments and happiness…

Well, CNY is not over yet, hopefully more exciting events coming up!

BADMINTON/All-England : So near yet so far

New Straits Times
K.M. Boopathy

Jan 22:
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MALAYSIA had a confirmed grip on one and a firm grip on another but it was left to the veteran pair of Choong Tan Fook-Lee Wan Wah to march into the final of the All-England badminton championships at Birmingham’s national Indoor Arena yesterday.

Tan Fook-Wan Wah defeated compatriots Lin Woon Fui-Fairuzizuan Tazari 15-8, 15-7 in 33 minutes to book a berth in the doubles final for the second time in three years.

However, third-seeded Chong Wei appeared to be on the way to an upset victory over favourite and World No 1 Lin Dan of China but inexplicably allowed him to snatch a 9-15, 15-10, 17-14 win in the men’s singles semi-finals.

Chong Wei led 8-1 and 14-13 in the deciding game but just lacked the killer instinct to register a rare victory over Lin Dan.

It will also be a crucial mission for Tan Fook-Wan Wah as they earned the chance to slay the demons of 2004.

Then, Tan Fook-Wan Wah (left) looked set to end a 22-year wait for the men’s doubles title when they led Danish pair Jens Eriksen-Martin Lundgaard Hansen 15-9, 12-5 only to lose 15-9, 13-15, 3-15.

And tonight they face the very same opponents who vanquished them two years.

Giant-killers Zakry Latif and Gan Teik Chai gave early promise of an all-Malaysian doubles final when they took a 14-5 lead against Eriksen-Lundgaard Hansen but succumbed to pressure and went down 17-14, 15-9 in the other semi-final.

Tan Fook-Wan Wah had struggled to recover fully from the setback two years ago and a series of injuries over the last 18 months almost put an end to their careers.

However, thanks to chief coach Yap Kim Hock and the arrival of Indonesian coach Rexy Mainaky, Tan Fook-Wan Wah have made their way to the top and earned the chance to heal the wound that has hurt them the most, the defeat to Eriksen-Lundgaard Hansen at the same venue in 2004.

Razif and Jalani Sidek were the last Malaysian doubles pair to win the All-England title in 1982 and based on their current run in the tournament, Tan Fook-Wan Wah have what it takes to finally land the title.

Tan Fook-Wan Wah were hardly given any chance when they were pitted against World No 1 Candra Wijaya-Sigit Budiarto of Indonesia in the second round but they shocked the former world champions in style.

That was the major breakthrough Tan Fook-Wan Wah needed and they have improved by every match and appear to be in prime form.

Lin Dan will be meeting South Korean Lee Hyun Il, who sent defeated former champion Peter Gade of Denmark to a 3-15, 15-8, 15-1, defeat, for the title today.

As for And Chong Wei, he has to wait for another year for a shot at the title. But the memory of yesterday’s heart-breaking loss will linger for a long time.

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* I watched the match between Chong Wei and Lin Dan, the starting wasn't good for Chong Wei, but as he got to accumulate more points in the second game, I had more hope. Unfortunately although he was ahead of Lin Dan by 8 points in the beginning, Lin Dan gradually picked up his pace and finally won the match. A prove that he is the No.1 player. In the end Lin Dan was the Champion of All-England Championship 2006. Hmmm... good looks, good play. *

Charity for Birthday

January 15th 2006, which fell on a Sunday, was Ken Chu's birthday. I think there wasn't much of a celebration for him, but he celebrated the special day by doing charity. The day before, he collected many children's books from his fans to be donated to the orphanage.




Very meaning way to spend your Birthday...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KEN!

Guys guys...

I got this forwarded mail.... have seen it many times, but it never bores me...hehee...

Strange human... guys...
If u TREAT him nicely, he says u are IN LOVE with him;
If u Don't, he says u are PROUD.
If u DRESS Nicely, he says u are trying to LURE him;
If u Don't, he says u are from KAMPUNG.
If u ARGUE with him, he says u are STUBBORN;
If u keep QUIET, he says u have no BRAINS.
If u are SMARTER than him, he'll lose FACE;
If he's Smarter than u, he is GREAT.
If u don't Love him, he tries to POSSESS u;
If u Love him, he will try to LEAVE u.(very true huh?)
If u don't make love with him., he says u don't Love him;
If u do he says u are CHEAP.
If u tell him your PROBLEM, he says u are TROBLESOME;
If u don't, he says that u don't TRUST him.
If u SCOLD him, u are like a NANNY to him;
If he SCOLDS u, it is because he CARES for u. (Bullshit)
If u BREAK your PROMISE, u Cannot be TRUSTED;
If he BREAKS his, he is FORCED to do so.
If u SMOKE, u are BAD girl;
If he SMOKES, he is GENTLEMAN.
If u do WELL in your exams, he says it's LUCK;
If he does WELL, it's BRAINS.
If u HURT him, u are CRUEL;
If he HURTS u, u are too SENSITIVE!!
& sooo hard to please!!!!!
If u send this to guys, they will swear that it's not true.......
but if u don't, they say u are selfish.....
The moral of the story is.......SEND THIS TO GUYS OUT THERE ANYWAY...

Safest Place To Hide

Yeah, yeah
It seems like yesterday when I said "I do"
And after all this time my heart still burns for you
If you don't know by now that you're my only one
Take a look inside me and watch my heartstrings come undone

I know I promised you forever
Is there no stronger word I can use
To reassure you when the storm is raging outside
You're my safest place to hide

Can you see me, here I am
I need you like I needed you then
When I feel like giving up
I climb inside your heart I still find
You're my safest place to hide

You see colors no one else can see
In every breath you hear a symphony
You understand me like nobody can
I feel like my soul unfolding like a flower blooming

When this whole world gets too crazy
And there's nowhere left to go
I know you give me sanctuary
You're the only truth I know
You're the road back home

Can you see me, here I am
Standing here where I've always been
And when words are not enough
I climb inside your heart I'd still find
You're my safest place to hide
My safest place to hide

I know I promised you forever
There's no stronger word I can use
To reassure when the storm is raging outside
You're my safest place to hide

Oh! Can you see me, here I am
Standing here where I've always been
When I feel like giving up
I climb inside your heart I'd still find
Yeah, yeah
You're my safest place to hide, oh yeah
You're my safest place to hide


Credit to lyricsandsongs.com

*This is a song from backstreet Boys' latest album, <>. I love it very much, the lyrics are so touching, and along with the beautiful melody, the song is just perfect.*

Gathering for the ex-Beijing Diplomats

Such a tiring day today. Right after coming home from the Undang-undang test and the Theory lesson for motorcar, I was to get ready to go to a gathering held in my father's "boss" -- the ambassodor Datuk Majid's house in PJ. When we got there, it was raining cats and dogs.

Leaving China since more than five years ago, I admit that I had trouble recalling some of the people whom I knew before. Of course, I rememebr Datuk Majid and Datin Maliha. Their 2nd daughter had grown a lot taller, and also their youngest son, who was only a cute little boy when we saw him in Beijing. The little kids who were in Beijing had also grown bigger, looking more and more alike their elder siblings. The aunties and uncles haven't much changed, only that more than half of them I don't recognise, I guess they are those who went to Beijing after we left.

The whole session is more about food, yes... LOTS of food, from catering to pot-luck. It reminded me af the times when we were in Beijing, where once in a while during occasions like Hari Raya, there would be many open-houses and it would be like food feast! I ate so much today, I guess the jog yesterday is doing no good! In the end there was a lot of food left, and the aunties (including my mom) got some plastic bags to take away the left over food. Oh god, this will be a day or two all about left-over food as meals!!

Anyway, I it is quite a nice gathering, as we got to see some 'old' people again. Though, I a good friend of mine didn't come...


Saturday, Jan 14 2006 (10.38pm)

Pics of X'mas dinner with Daniel

Christmas Dinner with Daniel in myKTV at Mid Valley.


Daniel came in to the Karaoke room where the winners are waiting.


That's the friendly Daniel greeting the fans.


Looks like he is quite attracted to the MTV on screen... his own MTV of . Wonder if it's his first time seeing it.


The Q&A session. That's Aunty Paris chatting with him.


He answered our questions, and told us more stuff.


Flashing a smile... SOOO CUTE!!!


See how he holds his microphone... ^^


Cool sitting posture.


It's time for some Karaoke. If I'm not wrong, this was him singing <>. It was like he was performaing on stage, with the similar movement. Cool actions. =D


Singing... notice that there are not many people on the seats. Almost all of them (including me) were in front taking photos, haha..


Group photo with Daniel taken at the end of the session. Everyone tried to get as close to Daniel as possible!

Screencaps of the news on 8 E-news





Credit to Daniel Fan Club.

A Year of Ups and Downs

Year 2005, a year with many mixed feelings, full of happiness, excitement, sadness, disappointment, worries…

January
The first moment of the year was spent in the Buddhist Vihara in Brickfields. There was a blessings ceremony and a donation event for the tsunami victims. A few weeks later, my family also attended another blessings ceremony in Stadium Negara, along with many other Buddhist from around the country.

The start of my Form 5 school year was… not too amazing. Well, we were appointed some teachers whom we ‘fear’ greatly e.g. Ms Lee. Anyway, she turned out quite good, we did enjoy her periods often, I found her changed to a more humourous and open-minded person.

One very important thing—Ken’s album was released on the 15th. This album that I’ve been waiting for so long, was finally out. The songs, hmm… with some rock elements, but gradually I enjoyed listening and singing to the songs.


February
The Chinese New Year was the main attraction this month. The same BBQ dinner for the ‘tuan yuan fan’, and of course the angpau money!

Our class won a prize, for what I forgot. We got a hamper, so our class monitor B Yung asked everyone to bring something the next day to have a party to share out the hamper. That day was the day before our first monthly test. Haha! Crazy people, having party when we are supposed to be serious and studying.


March
On the 19th of March, I went to David Tao’s showcase in Sunway Lagoon. Of course, it was great! For this, I missed the birthday party of B Yung.

On my birthday, my buddies Wei, Jane, Theng and Juen gave me a very expensive present. It was Ken Chu’s CD! I was asking Jane to help me buy, but they bought for me instead! So thankful to them. The class sang a birthday song for me, which was actually my first one from my friends. I was so so happy…


April
Nothing much happened… I guess. Well, Pope John Paul II passed away, a sad news for the whole world.

Me over here, preparing for the Diagnostic Exam, blowing my head off.


May
It was the Diagnostic examination. Such exhausting 3 weeks of papers. This was our first exam following the format of SPM. Of course, it’s tough, real tough.

Got to know that Liverpool won the UEFA Cup. Wow, I couldn’t believe it because I thought Liverpool was quite bad in its performance this year. Way to go!

And after the exam, the Malaysian Idol craze started again. This time I didn’t want to miss out anything, though I did, but thank goodness it wasn’t the Penang Audition… haha!


June
The MI craze continued. Yeah, and I spotted Daniel Lee. Not because he was cute, but I was attracted to his voice, soothing and special.

Then, the AP issue came up. I wasn’t really interested, don’t quite understand the issue anyway. But it got huge attention from the whole country.

July
If I’m not wrong, the Scrabble Competition held by ELS was during this month. I was in Category C, for Form 5 and Form 6. I played 2 games only, and came out as winner! Heehee… it was a close call, I nearly lost.

Lee Choong Wei won the Malaysian Open. Such surprise, yet good news.


August
The most suffering month of the year – physically. The haze caused by the burning forests in Sumatra and some places in Selangor, disturbed the daily lives of amost the whole society living on the west coast. There were 2 days of replacing holidays given to many schools (including mine), and some places were announced Darurat (emergency).

After that, The Katrina hurricane hit the US. This incident revealed many other things, like the status if the black in US, …


September
Time for the trial examination. It was another month of torture again.

Meanwhile, the dengue fever blasted in many high-populated areas such as Penang and Selangor. It was a ‘fragile’ time, as there are often mosquitoes around my area. This fever has caused many deaths, it was especially serious in Penang. I heard that even some of Daniel’s family members got the fever.

Then, there was the case of a primary school teacher who fell to death in the school. He was the brother of my auntie. It was a tragic case, a lesson to the government.

There was the MI Finale, my elder sister and I along with her friend’s family went to Genting Arena of Stars to join in the excitement. It was really fun, watching Daniel’s performance live, and being able to see Victor and Andrew too.


October
A little boy, Jing Ren, caught fire and was burnt of his skin. His case was critical, but he managed to strive through it, which was a miracle. As the family couldn’t cope with the medical expenses, many donation activities were held to lighten the burden, including one by Sin Chew Jit Poh (f I’m not wrong) which Daniel joined. When Jerry Yen was in Malaysia to promote Oral-B, he paid a visit to Jing Ren and wrote him a card.

China had its rocket launched on the 22nd. Another achievement for the country.

On the 8th, a major earthquake occurred in Pakistan. The situation could be as bad as that of the tsunami in year 2004. There were many deaths, and the victims who are alive are facing a lot of problems.

Just before the exam, our class had some conflicts with some teachers, which was caused by the misbehaviour of a classmate. Then, the graduation of the Form 5 and Form 6 students was on the 21st, almost evergirl friends of mine shed tears, since it was gonna be some tough and long time till the next gathering of the class.


November
This was the month. THE month for SPM. All the way, I was really frightened and nervous. I am even shivering now when recalling that particular time. Sometimes I even dream of preparing and sitting for the exam even though I have finished it now. Just imagine how scary it was…

Daniel’s album was released on the 22nd (I think) and his first showcase on the 27th. I couldn’t attend the showcase, but managed to catch a few moments of Daniel singing through the phone.

Another national issue, regarding the Chinese women, was spread through out the country. This is another issue which revealed the negative side of the police force.


December
With the SPM over, it was time to relax. My class went to Penang for a tour, which included a day out in Payar Island. It was a great time spent with the best of friends. I will always miss those days. I managed to catch up the Starwalk Carnival Charity Concert on Dec 9, where Daniel, Victor, Vick, Jac and Eric Lim were among the performers.

One important issue was the lost of gunfire machines such as guns and bullets in Kelantan. Thankfully, the things were recovered in a short time.

Daniel held some autograph sessions in a few places, and my younger sister and I went to that held in Tower Records in Mid Valley. It was the first time I attended his showcase and let him sign the album.

On Christmas day, my sister and I was to have dinner with Daniel along with the other winners and fans. We didn’t really eat, because we were busy asking him questions and singing Karaoke with him *Since it was in myKTV.* It was the best and most memorable Christmas day I ever had.

For a close-up for the country, Nicole David won the World Squash 2005, winning herself the No.1 title and raising the country’s identity. Bravo Nicole!

The last day of the year was spent in Kedah, my hometown, with not much excitement, just watching TV, the countdown concert in KLCC which was shown live on 8TV.


Done with the more memorable incidents which happened in this year. I wish for a better and brighter year and years ahead.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!


Tuesday, January 03, 2006 (3.15pm)

Happiest Christmas!!!

I have never really celebrated Christmas, but spending it with my idol is the best! Thanks to my sis Jin, I got the chance to dine with Daniel during Christmas. The dinner was at myKTV in Mid Valley from 7pm to 8.30pm.

My sis and I were quite late when we arrived there, after buying some batteries for the camera (which we borrowed from our friend). While waiting for an 8TV staff to bring us in, Suddenly Daniel arrived and walked pass us. I called out his name, but he didn’t react, I guess he didn’t notice us. We were brought to a Karaoke room, quite big in size, with 2 levels and 2 section on each level. The was a huge OHP screen screen in front showing Daniel’s MV . I didn’t really finish watching it though, regret a bit.

Before Daniel came into the room, Auntie Paris introduce herself. It went on with the other fans. When Daniel came in, Everyone had their cameras ready and there were so many flashes. Daniel looked a bit blur in the beginning and seemed to not know where to stand, haha! He was ..cute of course, and his dressing was funky. It was so great just looking at him..hehee..

Daniel greeted us with his melt-you smiles and sweet voice! Then the questions and answers session began. Ssuet started the session by asking Daniel whether he was scared by the fans¡¯ reactions; grabbing his shirt, hands etc. Daniel admitted he was frightened. He hoped that fans would think of their own and his safety.

Then, it was Auntie Paris’ turn. She asked him whether he was scared to see her; the aunty who asked him whether he remembered her or not whenever she saw him. Daniel said that she was not the only one who did that! And he asked me whether she was one of the winners. She told him that in fact she had to thank Gymnast, because she pm her and asked her how to take part in this contest. Before she could help her, she tried to send in an entry and that’s how she won it! Then she congratulated him on the sales of his debut album hitting 15,000 copies and winning the Golden Disc Award. He was very happy!

Next, Jin asked Daniel about his trip to Taiwan and where he visited there. He replied ‘Tai Zhong’ and ‘Taipei’ and something else, I forgot. It was an experience that Daniel did not like to disclose much. Then I went on to question him about his friendship with Victor. He replied that he had known Victor through some competitions and had sometimes worked with him, like Victor singing and him playing the guitar. I sort of lost my mind and panicked when I asked the questions (coz I haven’t prepared for it) until the PA complained that questions should be asked about Daniel and not some one else! I also asked him about why he must oblige by the company’s directives. Daniel explained that the company is more experience in handling fans and other aspects. But sometimes he did try to lodge appeals! He emphasized that there is a mutual understanding between him and his record company. One thing that he told us was he didn’t really have the heart to release the song but since the company said that the song would make him popular, he agreed. I asked him what his favourite songs were, he replied the 1st as and 2nd fave is (2nd Childhood).

Another non-pinky asked the PA how she thought of Daniel. She replied that Daniel was very ‘gan cham’ because he was a perfectionist. Daniel admitted it. She said that Daniel would ask a lot of questions before finally agreeing to do something!


Jennifer then asked him about how he became the special guest in Jay’s concert. Daniel explained that just like us; he entered a competition & won the chance to meet Jay. During the meet, the participants were given the chance to show what they would show to their idol. He was brave enough to grab the chance and ended as Jay’s special guest.

“During the q-&-a session, I noticed tt Daniel tried very hard to put across the message that he had certain sets of rules to abide by and he sincerely hoped that fans would not misunderstand him. He is still the same old Daniel, the HUMBLE and GRATEFUL Daniel! Therefore, please try to understand that he is neither ‘action’ nor snobbish. We love him, we must TRUST him!” ~Auntie Paris.

Next come the Karaoke time. Daniel started off with , and when he started singing, almost everyone went to the front to take photos of him. Jin even took some videos. It was like the performance he often gave on stage, the difference is that we were close to him. Hah! After that, he sat down again, and answered some questions again. Then, played on the screen, he started singing while sitting (in front of the screen) and later stood up. And a non-pinkie Michelle asked him whether our camera flashes disturbs his performance. He said yes, and went on to elaborate, but at that time I took another photo of him (since he was close and was looking this way), which of course, gave him a surprise. It was naughty of me to play this joke…hope he didn’t mind.

Suddenly played on the screen but he said he didn’t really know how to sing. Somehow, he was standing nearby at that time and looking around, I asked him if he knows . He knew that I was asking him, but he didn’t catch my words. *Anyway, this is enough to flatter me! Haha!* Vivy, Winnie and ~Priscilla~ then sang <> with him. Next, <> !Though many joined in the singing, including me, it was really a different kind of experience to hear Daniel singing right in front! And guess what, though he was standing in the middle alley (with steps) in the beginning while singing, he gradually moved to the side… to MY side! Hahaha! I was rejoicing in my heart! He was actually so close to me that I could reach him just reaching out my hand! Hehe… A while later was played, Daniel wasn’t too familiar with the verse, but I managed to sing the 1st chorus with him, though, I was bad, I passed away the mic later.

Lastly, a duet between Daniel & Tong Tong (a non-Pinky) in the song ,<< Wu Ding>> , they were joined by ~Priscilla~ later. I wanted to join in, but I didn’t really know how to sing the front verse of the song, so I didn’t.

Next came the autograph session. Jin and I went to the 2nd level for that. Our album and single were signed already, so Daniel wrote our names on the booklets instead. We nearly forgot the present we had prepared for him (a neck tie). I took a photo with him first, then Jin took one with him, holding the present. Hmm.. now I know his height compared to mine…haha! For the rest of the time, we sat in our seats, talking or looking at Daniel who were behind and higher than us. I noticed his glass of watermelon juice (his fave) which wasn’t finished by half yet. (Jin wanted to take a photo of it, but the waiter took it away before she could do that. Hehe..)

Daniel left us, without eating, about 3 minutes before 8.30pm. He was to go to the next room for an interview with 8TV. Only then did we have our dinner which was served since the whole session started. Of course, it was cold. After taking some food, we talked a while with Auntie Paris and her daughter Yin, had her autograph, then took a photo with the Superstar guy Wei Jun and had his autograph. I was the last to leave. We went out of myKTV and took a photo with Auntie Paris and Yin.

Well, the whole session was an extraordinary experience. I enjoyed myself all the way, I tried to have my chance of speaking to Daniel. Though, now I regretted for asking him some unsuitable, sensitive and maybe “rude” questions, I really hope that he won’t keep in his heart. After all, I hope to leave a good impression in him and hopes that he would remember me, though I guess I may not be able to attend any of his gigs anymore. From this “dinner”, I gained a lot, besides meeting and chatting with Daniel (that’s the most important thing), I met some really nice people from Daniel Fans Club – Auntie Paris, Yin, Vivian… And got to meet Wei Jun too, hehe…

Anyway, I still hope that I have the chance to meet Daniel again. I will support him, as long as he supports his fans.


Thanks to Auntie Paris in DFC.

Wednesday Dec 28 2005 (1.30pm)

Pics of Penang tour [Day 2]

Yey! Da 9-Gal-Gang will create a history in Payar Island!


This is the group of us who succeeded in...no, not climbing the everest, but reaching the platform at the far end. Though we have life jackets, it was really tough for most of us, and only some of the girls (including me =D ) completed this 'task'. Hmm, no regrets for this visit to Payar Island!


Yoohoo! See us? Those in red lah.. Yeah! we reached our destination. If you think you see some white people in front of us, you are right. I really admire them (a father and his 3 girls) who swam without life jackets.


Oh no! The Jaws!!! Haha...after lunch, we saw some sharks nearby, about 10 metres from the shore. The staff was feeding them some fish.


The starwalk Carnival charity concert. These were some of the performers. Thank goodness we managed to arrive at PISA in time. Overall the show was quite enjoyable, except for the boria performance, which I didn't like.

Lady Luck is with her!!

I'm so so happy for my sister. I got so excited when I saw her name on the TV screen. Yes! It's for the contest to dine with Daniel on Christmas day! And she won! WOW!!! So lucky of her. So didn't really believe me when I said so that her name was there, since the list was blocked by advertisement.

But yeah, it was true, we got confirmation from the forum. Got to know that the winners can bring another person with them, but we don't wanna hope too much before we got the call from 8TV staff. If it's true, provided that our parents allow, this would be a super-duper Christmas present!!! YAHHOOOOO!!!


Tuesday Dec 20 2005 (1.18am)

Daniel @ Mid Valley

Had some trouble planning for this trip. Theng decied not to go in the end, so my younger sis and I was sent to Mid Valley by our dad. *Paiseh a lot dad...*

We had trouble looking for Tower Records upon arrival, since MV is just too ENORMOUS! When we got there, there was already a long queue for the autograph session. From our situation about 15 metres away from the entrance, we couldn't see the happenings in there, but everyone knew the arrival of Daniel when the fans in front (obviously the Pinkies) screamed like hell. aAs the session went on, I got excited every second. I can still remember the view of him less than a metre away! Yikes! SO cute...and handsome! Haha! HE was really fast in the autograph procedure--signing his complicated signature, putting down his pen, shake hands with the fan, then hold his pen again to sign the next booklet (from the album). I had the booklet from the album, while my sis had the MI single signed. It was just a split moment of about 5 seconds, a bit too short, but my wish to see my idol right in front of my eye is fulfilled! Yeah!!!

We had a stroll in MV later after the about half-an-hour autograph session ended. It's so packed with people, that's why my parents never liked to come here, and so it's my sis's first time here. As a second timer, I brought her to Pet's Wonderland as both of us really liked small animals and pets. It was quite boring, as we didn't plan to buy anything. At around 5.30pm, my dad came (again) to fetch us back.

That was it, a nice memory, though I wonder why I'm not as excited as I thought I would be. Hmm...


Monday Dec 19 2005 (12.55am)

Pics of my Penang Tour

1st day at the 'back' door--actually it's the main entrance of the apartment section of Vistana Hotel. Were waiting for the boys to go out for dinner at Gurney.



Our table of people at a seafood restaurant at Gurney Drive. 9 gals and 1 boy..hehee..



My gang and I at the restaurant.



Pui Yeng and I.



Seafood... all finished up by us. I took the fish head, hehe =P



Jane and I at the Gurney Drive. Was supposed to be a beautiful scene in the background, but looked darks here...



Fascinated by the huge Christmas tree in Gurney Plaza. Not actually... KLCC has the bigger, but this one was really beautiful.



That's us outside the Golden Screen Cinemas in Gurney Plaza. We were in the same place for more than 3 hours. Damn!

When will I see you again?

It's been 3 days since we came back from Penang, and I'm starting to miss the trip. I miss the apartment so much! Though it was a bit squeezy, but 9 girls sleeping in a room is also fun, hehee... We went to bed together, except for Kazeendra who kept pulling W Wei up to take photos...akakakaka! Then we wake up to see many people, girls I mean... different feeling as I didn't wake up to see the ceiling, but the girls around. And (I think) Li Ling was always the first one to wake up!

And the girls very kacau la... even Wei and Juen were very naughty. Along with Kazeendra they kept disturbing Jane and I who were sleeping in the bus on the way to Ipoh. I slept later than them, yet they kept making noise.

I remember the night where Shuwen, Li Ling and I were in the balcony. That was the only time I went out there to see the night view. Nothing much to see, just lights, but I liked it. Shuwen and I had trouble taking photos then, her hand, as well as mine, kept shaking causing the photos to be blur. Haha! That girl, she looks so nice and 'si wen' but she's actually so 3 8!

Jane was extraordinarily quiet during the trip. She slept everytime we were on the bus, that's normal, but she didn't fool around like she always did. She could even joke during exam period, but she didn't do that during our trip, sort of scared me. Thank god she return to her "normal" self on the 3rd day, she made fun a bit.

We loved messing around, throwing pillows, kicking and playing with the sea water. I miss the time when we sit in the little 'luggage' room, chatting and laughing away. Now I realise that it was a once-in-a-life-time thingy, I have no idea when I will get a chance with this group of friends again.

My dear friends, when will I see you again?...



Thhursday, Dec 15 2005 (12.05am)

Penang tour [Ke Lok Si, Golden Sand, Ipoh]

Day 3 (Dec 10)
Woke up at around 8-9am, and chatted in bed. Heard that the boys came back at 4 or 5am, so they must be sleeping. We decided to visit Ke Lok Si although the boys might not be interested. Finally we got to eat at around 12.30pm, it was lunch time. Had the Asam Laksa which seemed to be famous in Penang. Satisfaction, yummy. Luckily the whole group of us went to Ke Lok Si, and Hell'O the boys bought a lot of stuff! We even met 5S2 students there. Later, the driver took us to a shop where there were a lot of local goodies sold. Half the class bought the Tambun cookies and many other mouth-watering food. Guess that the driver definitely get a good comission for that. After that it was Golden Sand or Batu Ferringhi time. It wasa a wait again, as the 'organisers' were talking to the manager or staff about the price. Finally we got RM11 for Banana Boat and RM50 for the jetski. I took both rides, with the Banana Boat going first. It wasn't a 'success', since only 3 of 7 of us fell into the water, our pakat wasn't right. Haha. Then I took the jetski ride with Chooi Mun, where I was the driver. 1st time there, but I found SPEEDING really fun! HAHAHA! YAHOO! Though sometimes I was sort of scared and panick a little when we bounced high, I really did enjoy the excitement. I'm really sorry for C Mun who didn't have her turn to be the driver, coz we planned to take the driver seat half to half during the 20-minute period. She didn't mind though, and let me drive when I asked her whether to return to the shore to change driver. Thanks a lot to her for the chance.
After that, we had dinner at a food court nearby. We finally got to eat Fried Oyster, and it was really expensive (it was a tourist area). I had 'tie ban mian' which was quite tasty. We reached the hotel at 10 something, took our baths and sat down. Though our eyes were closing, we wanted to stay up till late coz it was our last night together. We ended up chatting in the small room again, with some of us half-sleeping. Even Jane Ley who went to bed got up just to join in our talk. We heard laughter from outside, so we also laughed out loud. This brought those people out there to stick in their heads to ask whether we heard some noise. Haha! It became a funny trick so we played it again. This kept us awake. Heehee... Finally at 3am we decided to 'hui zhou gong'. Kazeendra wanted to play the 'mummy and children' game, so we cooperated with her saying "Good Night" together and Pui Yeng as the mother said "Good Night, Children". Her her, funny game. We slept well till the next morning though I felt hot at one time.


Day 4 (Dec 11)
We checked out at around 9am, the boys as usual a little later. The driver dropped us near Komtar for the famous Cendol and Asam Laksa nearby. Didn't take any of that, instead we went into the market there and found a cheap yet tasty breakfast. The Ghee Hiang shop selling cookies was no where to be seen, so we hung around in Prangin Mall instead. I had a mission to search for Molecule Hair Saloon, it was where Victor used to work. Yes, I was crazy, like my friends said of me, but they went with me anyway. Reaching the bottom floor of the mall, I gave up searching, and went for an ice-cream in McD. Later when we went to the toilet, Jane went loitering nearby and wow, she found it! The 4 of us went to see it, but ooh, there was only one customer there. There was a man with curly long hair standing outside the saloon, I guessed he was the manager. Wei, as she said, took photos of the saloon, there was a flash and we quickly ran away! As if we were paparazzi! Haha! I didn't know she would really do that. It was almost time to gather and we proceeded to the outside of the mall.
The bus took off at around 1pm. I read the paper a bit before having a nap, but by that time Wei and the others were awaken and they disturbed Jane and I. Naughty people. We stopped at Ipoh nad guess what, the driver brought us to a shop to buy stuff again. He really wanted to make money lar. I secretly bought a packet of "sha qi ma". I even SMSed my cousin who was staying in Ipoh, and later got a call from him. *My sis said it sounds really funny that I would contact him.* The rest of the journey, we watched Chiken Little, it was so cute and funny that I couldn't help laughing from time to time.
We arrived back at Shell station shortly before 8pm, and took a farewell photo. And damn it, I left behind my sleeping bag there, Thank goodness Boon Yung saw it and brought it back home. Can't imagine how my mom would react if I really lost it.



That's our trip to Penang. It was such a great time, despite the obstacles that we met. I'm missing my friends including those who didn't join the trip, already. All the best, guys!
May you all be well and happy... Sadhu Sadhu Sadhu!



Dec 13 2005 Tuesday 1.37am