My 1st PD Talk @ RAC Subang ;)

Today, I had my first Professional Development Talk with Rotaract Club of Subang~ Come to think of it, I have joined them for more than one year. All this while they have been treating me like their baby as I'm the youngest among all and most of them are working adults. I don't know why will I volunteer to present for this month, but I guess there is no harm to give it a try? haha

After the usual meeting, I prepared myself for the PD Talk as well as the sharing on my RYLA experience, two presentation in one shot~ During tonight's meeting, there were 2 Rotaractors from Bangladesh with us. I was telling JT, "why is it on the day that I will be going to present, there are so many people? LOL!" Luckily, before we got to end our meeting, they had to leave as they will be having an early flight on the next morning. So, it left with the usual members who I'm familiar with and some new guests.

My PD topic was "Network Marketing : Trustable or Scam?". Before I went into this field, I did quite some research on it. I was thinking as a student, I don't really have much topic to talk about, then why not share on what I got from my research. Therefore, I prepared a presentation on this topic, sharing with them about what is it all about, how do they operate, how do people think about it, the pros and cons as well as some little tips for them. The flow of my presentation was smooth, I think it was because I truly understand what I was talking about.

At the end, Jimmy supported it by sharing the story of his aunt, a disabled lady who earn up to 5 figures each month. But I would like to emphasize that it's really not for everyone and it does require hard work before you can really earn a stable income. I would not regard it as fast money, neither an easy income. Before you sign up for it, you need to consider whether it is suitable for you as well as your level of commitment.

They said it was a beneficial presentation and straight to the point. Hope that my feedback on RYLA will be useful for them as well~ Glad that I have made my first move, another step closer, another mark on my path as a Rotarator.

First is done, 

More to come :)

Netball @ KDU 2013

Unlike previous years, the KDU Sport Challenge 2013 is no longer in July, it has started few days ago. Initially, I was thinking to take a rest this year. Well, I have participated in Campus Run and Athletics during the first year, Netball and Athletics last year, this year I would like to take a break and watch the match =P But at the end of the day, my housemates dragged me into the Netball team again @.@

If you ask me, I will say I cannot even play netball well. Back into high school, girls used to play basketball instead of netball. When I came to KDU, girls are only allowed to participate in netball tournament and basketball tournament is strictly for guys only~ During last year's Sport Carnival, I just had a random thought to pick up the skill and hence, I joined the team. Till then, only I found out that there is actually so many restrictions in netball. All along I thought the players are only not allowed to move when they caught the ball, but it's actually more than that, including the area for each players, the roles, footsteps and of course the coordination among the team.

I admit that my footsteps ain't that good, maybe I just have the stamina and the skill in getting the ball from opponent team (they call it defend) which become the advantages for me. This year, Yellow Team members are better than last year, at least we got into more serious training and we do have more good players. It was clearly shown when we defeated the Blue Team, which was the champion for many years consecutively, and draw with the Green Team, which was usually the second.

We were all surprised when we won against the Blue Team with 4:3, just one goal ahead from them. Although we were aiming for the best game, not the first place, but that match seriously boosted our spirit. At the end, the result was a draw among the Blue, Green and Yellow, each of us has won 2 match. So, they counted by goals and Blue Team got the first place and we had to rematch with Green Team as we had the same number of goals. Then, we appeared to be the 3rd place~

Although we still remained as the 3rd place like last year, this year's was definitely a better match as compared to last year's. Despite the little argument between the captain and the staff and Eunice twisted her leg, everything went so well. I guess this would be my last sport match in KDU? haha~

Group picture of Yellow Netball Team ;)

I wonder
if I will still participate in netball when I'm at UK

:P

静夜庆元宵

丰富的菜肴
生疏的人潮
鞭炮的相奏
嘻哈的应对似乎
已掩盖了想家之意

多少个十日
似游子般漂流
家   成了半途的休息站
记住的   遗忘了
遗忘的   想起了

多少个一日
坐席上仍留了一位
期待你的归来
再予我些许时日
我必让其安享晚年

众人皆说元宵之际
月圆人团圆
在这宁静的深夜
时针对准了十二
圆   消了

何时方能再共赏

月的圆  夜的美？

与 ph 的小邂~

ph 从台湾回来了，哈哈！就在他回到台湾上课之前，得以和他出来叙旧了一下~

除了熙之和建伸，他就是另一个教导我成长的人了。想起当初空空如也地进入了劲草，在我来到少年茫然时期的十字路口，是他们引领我走向这一条道路。我常会说，劲草是 zxj 的诞生之处，因 xj 起名于此处，亦于此处萌芽绽放。心境的升华，是一种形容不出，却明显看得见的蜕变。

他，虽然真的很善于吹水，道理连篇，但如果你认真地去吸收，还真可学到不少。很多时候，大家的处事风格都是因跟随不一样长老而形成。他却让我吸取三位的好，然后再走出自己的风格。听见他说我是那成功的例子，我真感到庆幸，总算没有辜负了他们三人。虽然身边的人与环境都变了，可是已经拥有的心境是长随的。

劲草的巅峰期，是一段深刻地烙在心中的回忆；他们的肯定，也是漫漫路程中的推动力。既然沦落已经是预料之中的，何必执著呢，对吧？他说得对，从他们毕业以后，大家都隐约料到劲草的未来。我非圣贤，我曾经缅怀，也曾经尝试保留，始终一人难独撑大舟。转眼间，我都已经毕业三年了，已经没有必要再存有任何感触，这一切都成为了成长的回忆。如果你问我，我仅剩的一丝丝遗憾，就是来不及将当中所有的精髓传承吧，只来得及让他们成形，却未能让其中充实。

以前，ph 总喜欢在巴士上和我吹水或教我许多人生道理。看见他们，就像是一群带着17岁的身体，却拥有着超乎同龄人的心境。如今，同一个人坐在我的面前，诉说这自己的故事。不知怎么的，我似乎还是很喜欢听着他说故事，然后从中吸取。从他开口和我说起他的家人，说起了他的感情，我感受到了他以前没有的释怀，也多了分稳重和开朗。或许年龄的增长，渐增的体验以及时间的流逝真的起了效用。我们，不也都是如此吗？

我们其实真的甚少打字说话，因为根本不知道要说什么。是因面对面的时候非得开口，或因大家都已经习惯了这沟通方式都已不再重要了。这一次一别，也不知道多久后才能再见。我祝福他的前程，希望他早日能够放下。过了这一关以后，你就又达到更高的境界了 =)

大家,

都各自地努力着~

槟城4日行 :)

就这样，在情人节的这一天，结束了在槟城的四天~

星期一的大清早，我便随着他的家人驾驶北上。这算是我四次去到那里，却是第一次真正地去玩，以往的各为露营，跑步和吹风。一路上，周围的风景可真的很漂亮。从小就在城市长大，就连家乡也在八打灵的我，有时候真想在乡村地带住上一段时间，一睹那绿油油，蓝天白云的风采，享受宁静安详的生活。

在他妈妈家乡的前两天，的确会有点不习惯，只因他的亲戚真的真的很多，哈哈！过了两天，我想，我真正认得和记得名字的就只有那几个，但也总比他20年了还会认错自己亲戚好 :P 他外公家那里有个很大的菜园，是第一次到菜园去。如果有机会，下一次应该也到稻田去参观，想必亲身立足于那里的感觉一定会比从远处张望来得更好。

之后的两天，我们乘坐渡轮到槟岛去游玩（我看到好多 jellyfish 在海中!!），寄宿了在他表嫂的家。第一天早上，我们先到了escape park 去玩。所幸有他的表哥和表嫂载我们上去，如果是坐巴士，想必到达的时候，人潮已经挤满了整个地方。这也难怪，新年嘛，大家都带家人出来共享天伦，或是和朋友游玩。那里的构造真的很特别，结合了各种以绳子为主的攀爬活动和一些古时的特色。

我们玩了 monkey business, tubby racer 和 discovery dig。他还挑战了 atan's leap。说到这些活动，我也得认老了~ 我还不算得上有畏高症，可是比起以前却比较不能承受从高处冲下来的冲力了。不过还好我没有像他那样挑战 monkey business 的最高 level，不然谁来替他拍那么多漂亮的照片哈哈。

Monkey Business 

看他跳楼~

之后，我们到了沙滩那里走走，晚上吃了变回家休息。第二天，我们在壁画街拍照。看见早晨的细雨，原以为必须取消计划，还好之后停了。步行环绕了整个地区，还真的蛮累的。我们和四处的游客一样，一手拿着地图，然后大街小巷去找寻壁画，可惜有些已经没有或淡化了 :( 吃了午餐后，我们回去梳洗以后便出发回家了~

出名的姐弟骑车

这两天内，尝到了道地的美食，到了escape park 一游，和出名的壁画拍了照，同时也见识槟城的交通。rapid penang 可以让我们足足等上了两个小时 >< 这一次的旅程，还真的要感激好多人。感谢他的家人那么照顾我，处处都为我想。感谢他的表哥表嫂的款待，让我们寄宿（可怜他在客厅睡了两晚 XD），还请我们吃。最后，谢谢你带我到槟城去玩！

努力读书前的最后一个假期，最后一次放纵自己。这个新年假期，还真的很开心 ^^

槟城有美食天堂之称，

可这次的背包旅行，

我，却瘦了 :P

A Little of That Touched My Heart :')

Once I reached home for Chinese New Year celebration, I saw this 2 cards on my table. Far away from US and UK, from primary sisters Marissa and Hui Teng <3

Time flies, really fast. It was just like yesterday when we were running at the basketball court, playing around with each other and 煲电话粥 for few hours. It has been 13 years since Standard 1. Yea, I have known Noob Sa for 13 years and Teng for 12 years. From sisters that always stick together, we are now separated far away, each working hard, fighting for our own bright future. 

In Teng's card, she wrote down part of the lyric of "You'll Be In My Heart" by Phil Collins. 

"Come stop your crying it will be alright

 Just take my hand hold it tight

 I will protect you from all around you

 I will be here don't you cry

 From one so small you seem so strong

 My arms will hold you keep you safe and warm

 This bond between us can't be broken

 I will be here don't you cry

 Cause you'll be in my heart

 Yes you'll be in my heart

 From this day on

 Now and forever more"

Throughout this 20 years, a lot of things happened. Words can never fully express how much we have went through on our own path and how much does it take for us to be who we are now. We might not have each other to always be by our side, but deep down in your heart, you know they are there. Whenever you ask for help, you know they will never let you down or leave you alone. 

Noob Sa, remember to take care of yourself there. While enjoying your life, must remember to study hard okay? Once in a while, do share with me your suh-weet suh-weet stories =P 

For Teng, you better start building up your muscle now. I know my head is heavy, you must make sure that your shoulder is strong enough for me to lean on when I feel like crying XD

All and all, I feel glad that I have them to be by my side. Just a few years more, we will be back together again. Till then, we shall wait and see how much we have changed. I wish you girls all the best and always stay happy. No matter how far we have gone to, remember to leave a space for me in your heart <3 

I will not do anything today but smile

Because I have you girls ;)

The Last Night Before We Go Back

                                                                                               we went to Suki-Ya at Paradigm Mall to celebrate Chinese New Year :D We called it the last night because Lian will be going back to Johor Bahru tomorrow, and we will all be going back home on Thursday. This CNY break will be the last break before we set ourselves into exam mode. The last period to relax, to play, to enjoy and to gather with family. More than that, it will be the last CNY that we can celebrate with our family before we fly :(

I was actually sick since yesterday. So, I skipped class today as I was feeling really weak in the morning. I guess this was my first time to skip class due to sickness in these 2 years. Luckily we didn't have so many classes today. When they were back from college, we gathered at drop off point at about 7pm.

Initially, we planned to take a cab to SS2 and eat at the steamboat restaurant that we went last time. Don't ask me why would it be steamboat, we were just being random and wanted to eat steamboat during CNY. Then, John brought us to walk to the taxi station in front of Kelana Medical Centre (Note: It was quite a distance from our hostel). On our way there, both Lian and John kept doubting whether we should go there or just eat at Paradigm Mall. When we had walked so far to the station, John sat down and thought for a while, until the taxi went away, until the next taxi came and went away again.

At the end, we had came to a conclusion to walk back to Paradigm Mall and eat at Suki-Ya, a Japanese steamboat restaurant. Min Wen and I were like OMG, how could these 2 guys be that "grandmother mother" (婆妈) LOL They had been thinking and asking for so long until they had finally decided on where to eat.

The food at Suki-Ya was not bad. They have 4 different flavour of soups, I would recommend shabu shabu and the soy one haha. Although they don't have seafood, but they do have free-flow of meat, drinks and of course other food. The best thing will be their ice-cream in green tea and chocolate flavour :P Imagine we had 4 of us and 3 of them could really eat a lot, but we could just order first round of meat, there were 9 trays for one round haha. Although it was a bit costly, we were allowed to stay there for 2 hours. If we didn't eat much in the morning and afternoon, having dinner there would be totally worth the price.

Great great dinner before CNY :)

I ate a lot of vegetables today!!
Good girl :P

Trip to Gua Tempurung ^.^

Today, I went to Gua Tempurung with FGA PJ youth. This was my second time to be there, the first time was during Joint Camp. At that time, I was only 14, Marissa and I were the youngest participants out of all. The camp was really memorable, with all the participants from different uniform bodies, and the Scouts from Singapore. It was the my first time to do so many activities like abseiling and it was when I got to know Jian Shen XD

Back to the topic, we gathered in front of the church at 8am. Before that, I had Mc D for my breakfast, so unhealthy especially when I added a lot of sugar and creamer into my coffee haha! Xin Ying said bitter was the original and the best taste for chocolate and coffee, but I still prefer them to be sweet :P

After we have reached there, we waited for quite a while before we got to go in because we needed to go in with the other groups. I was "assigned" to walk in pairs with Yu Song and with a little kid, Joseph. He had a headlight which made him looked really cute, like a little kid trying to explore the dark hole. So, we walked through a lot of staircases, saw those 钟乳石, in which some of them had became the shape of a lady, seahorse, dinosaurs etc.

Then, we needed to slide down a slope, go down through a hole and walk through in the water. At the time being, one of my hands was holding Joseph's hand, another one was on his head in order to protect his head from those 钟乳石 haha. I also met two little boys, they are Kenny's friends, it was their first time to be here. I guess one of them was a bit scare when he went through the water way and hit his head slightly.

After we came out, we went for a quick bath. While waiting for others to come out, I had an ice-cream, I'm a typical ice-cream addict :P Then, we went for lunch before we continued our way back.

Hmm......what can I say about this trip? It was totally a great one especially for those who were first time there. Aside from my van which I think it had some problems with its air conditional, everything was alright. I did enjoyed seeing people nodding their heads with sweats (they were sleeping on the van hahaha). Oh yea, I thought it would be even better and safer if we were given the helmet as how I was during Joint Camp. Luckily there were no one who was seriously hurt.

Enjoyed the first trip with FGA PJ ;)