Holidays

Holidays in Adelaide. Too bad I don't have Astro here. =P For the first week, I went around the city to look for part time job. I won't give up until I get one! =D I borrowed DVDs from the library as well. The movies I have watched so far:

1. Amazing Grace (This is really nice even though I sometimes don't understand some of the conversation.)
2. Pride and Prejudice
3. Becoming Jane
4. The Princess Diaries 1 & 2
5. The Lion, the witch and the wardrobe

I actually enjoyed Pride and Prejudice. The love relationship during those times were very different from the present ones. I should read the book as well one of these days. To all reading my blog, I recommend Amazing Grace. It's a nice movie and the song "Amazing Grace, My Chains are gone" by Chris Tomlin is actually the theme song for this movie. I just found out recently.

That's enough!!!!

'Malaysians fed up of political bickering' was the headline for The Star online today. I totally agree with it. I believe we Malaysians are really tired with the leaders of Malaysia. We are trying really hard to make ends meet due to the fuel hike. We are trying to make sure that we have earned enough to put food on the table and make a shelter over our heads. Yet our stupid leaders still have time and the energy to accuse one another and saying 'Parti Khinzir Raksasa'. It seems that they have forgotten why they are in those positions. They seem to forget that they are suppose to be making plans on how to improve the economy of Malaysia and how to achieve the 2020 vision. They seem to forget that they are elected by the people to be the representative in the parliament to discuss important issues. The desires of Malaysians are very simple. We want a just and fair judiciary system. We want a government that is free from corruptions and misuse of power. We want leaders who put their selfishness aside and take interest in the people's hardship and not talking nonsense in parliament. We want a country where people from different backgrounds and races live in harmony under one roof. I wonder when will they realise this. Sometimes, I feel like going to them and tell them this (which is not very possible=P). No matter what happens now, I still have faith in the Lord that He is still in control. I believe that God has great plans for Malaysia. Let's all humble ourselves before Jesus and pray for our nation.

What happened to Malaysia?

I have been reading The Star online to update myself with the current happenings in Malaysia. Last week, I read about some Muslim organization in Kelantan telling the women in Kelantan not to put on lipstick or wear high heels as this encourage men to rape them. When I read this, I was appalled by what they have said. Why did they put all the blame on the women? Shouldn't the men be held responsible for rapping a women? Didn't they know that when a person watched too much porn, even if the woman wrapped herself like a mummy, he will still be able to visualise her in her naked body. I agree that ladies should dress decently to help men avoid having unhealthy thinking but putting on lipsticks and wearing high heels have nothing to do with encouraging rape! Think logically, will the noise from the heels encourage a man to rape a woman? Will the colour of the lipsticks cause a man to rape a woman? I DON'T THINK SO!!!! These religious fanatics should really be sent to school again so that they can learn to think critically and logically. Putting on lipsticks and wearing heels make a woman looked more presentable, NOT SEXY!!!! They should be more concerned in improving the moral values of the community rather than picking on women!!!!

Lately, Malaysia has been bombed with another shocking events. Anwar Ibrahim has been accused of sodomising his aide. Sigh.... Ever since the election in March, there hasn't been any good news from Malaysia. Fuel hike, SAPP issues, Raja Petra claiming in his blog that Najib's wife was present at the place where the incident of bombing a Mongolian lady took place, politicians insulting one another in parliament,....The list just goes on. Sometimes I wonder if the politicians of Malaysia knew what they are suppose to do. I wish I could tell them that their responsibilities are bringing up issues which concerned the benefits of the people and solving the problems aroused peacefully without having to insult anyone regardless of faith and race. Lord, may You have mercy upon Malaysia and deliver us from the evil ones!

Dragon Boat Festival

Today is the Dragon Boat Festival in the Lunar Calendar. Normally, people will eat 'zong zi' (dumpling) and row boats on this day to remember Qu Yuan. This year's dragon boat festival is very different for me. I only get to eat ONE dumpling only. It cost AUD3.00 for ONE dumpling. No festive mood at all. =P Anyway, I wish everyone 'duan wu jie kuai le'!!!! Exams are coming up. Argh! All my papers are three hours! The worst thing is my final paper is on a Saturday afternoon! NO!!!! But looking at the bright side, half of the year is gone which means I am getting to closer to going back to Kuching! Muahahahaha....!!!! For now, I have to study for my exams and get a part time job. By the way, the Malaysian government has increased the petrol price. RM 2.70 something per litre!!!! Please pray for our government. They seriously need our prayers. God, please save Malaysia.

Selamat Hari Gawai!

Selamat Hari Gawai to all my Dayak friends. Too bad I am not in Kuching now. Otherwise, I would be following my parents to visitation and stuffing myself with loads of food. =P I could still remember last year's (2007) today. I was sitting for my A Level Chemistry paper 4 when everyone in Sarawak were enjoying the Gawai holiday. It was a 1 hour and 45 minutes paper. But thank God my exam was in the morning. At least, I managed to follow my parents for visitation in the afternoon and dinner at New Hong Kong restaurant. Sigh....I miss Kuching a lot!!!! Boohoo!!!! I can't wait for December! Exams are coming up. I better pay my attention on that first. =( God, please give wisdom and good memory as I prepare for my exams.

Life Seems to be Unfair

Aunty Lynn gave a sermon on 'When Life seems to be unfair' in church today based on the book of Ruth (one of the two books named after a woman in the Bible). Sometimes, I really do feel unfair in life. Why do some people only have to study a little bit and they score 100% while I studied like crazy and only scored less than their marks and the list of unfairness just goes on. Aunty Lynn used Ruth as an example to tell us how we should react when facing obstacles in life. Ruth lost her father-in-law, brother-in-law and husband. In those time, being a widow is not easy. It could be well described as it was better off to die than to survive because basically the widow couldn't support herself. However Ruth chose to be positive and stayed with her mother-in-law, Naomi. She worked hard to support herself and Naomi and even obeyed Naomi. God must be pleased with Ruth's attitude and she was blessed in her marriage with Boaz and with a son. Aunty Lynn also told another story to illustrate two ways of looking at things. Two salesmen were sent to an island to sell shoes. The first fellow went and after looking at the situation at the island, he called back to the office and told them not to send any shoes because none of the islanders wore shoes. The other fellow came to the island and he was excited to see the bare-footed islanders. Immediately, he called back to his office and told them to send a container of shoes to the island for none of the islanders wore shoes and he could sold shoes to them. This story is similar to the half-filled cup. Some say it is half empty while some say it is half full. Rather than self pitying in difficult times like Naomi, it would be better to look at the bright side of the problem and try to make things better like Ruth. Aunty Lynn summed up the sermon with a powerful statement from Phillip Yancey's book which really spoke to me. Everyone, and even Jesus was not exempted from unfairness. Christ did nothing wrong and yet He was on the cross for our sins. I pray that the cross will always remind me of the sacrificial love of Jesus. The more we turn our eyes upon the glory of Jesus, the dimmer is the unfairness in life. It is through unfairness and difficulties in life that God showed His power and love for us. Thank you God for your teachings. May You bless me with wisdom in my words and actions too! Amen!

Edisi Malaysia

China's top women's singles Xie Xing Fang and top men's singles Lin Dan are a couple. Both are ranked no. 1 in their own country and in the badminton world. Both won various titles and even won some of the titles together. Both are also the favourites to win the gold medal in the Olympic. We Malaysia also have a badminton couple where both of them are also ranked no. 1 in Malaysia but not in the world. =D They are Lee Chong Wei and Wong Mew Choo. Haha.... Don't play play. Malaysia also has her own badminton couple. I just got the confirmation by watching My Olympic by Wong Mew Choo on Youtube. I wish this couple the very best in their games in the upcoming Olympic games. 82 more days to go. Can't wait to watch the games!!!! But first I must study, finish my assignments(I haven't started on my essay and maths=P), pass my tests and exams with flying colours and find a part time job before I can really sit back and watch the games. Sigh....

So Near Yet So Far....

Malaysia lost to China by 2-3. We are just this close to make it another final after so many years. When Lee Chong Wei beat Lin Dan in a very convincing way (21-12, 21-14), I really thought that Malaysia could pull an upset over China and prove everybody wrong (a lot of coaches from other country bet their money on China). Even the annoying Li Yong Bo also praised Lee Chong Wei for his good performances. However the dreams of Malaysia entering another finals was dashed when Koo Kien Keat and Tan Boon Heong crashed out to Cai Yun and Fu Hai Feng and Wong Choong Hann to Bao Chun Lai. Mohd. Tazari and Mohd Zakry lifted up Malaysia's hope of entering another finals by beating the Chinese pairs but hopes gone down the drain when Mohd Hafiz lost to Chen Jin. Overall, Malaysia did well as a team. Pointless crying over spilt milk now. Let's focus on the path to Olympic and the next Thomas and Uber Cup. Hopefully the Malaysian teams will work harder to deliver good results to the country. Malaysia 'yao jia you'!!!!

Malaysia's Anti-Corruption Perfomances has Improved?

The above statement was said by our beloved Pak Lah. Do you believe him? I don't! =P I hope for a better performance by ACA but I just can't believe that its performance will improve in such a short time. Maybe, there isn't any improvement at all. Sigh.... I still believe that there is hope in Malaysia. Malaysia is such a nice country, rich in resources and beautiful rain forests. Let us all continue to pray for God's anointing and blessings upon Malaysia.

Thomas and Uber Cup 2008

I have been following the Thomas and Uber Cup 2008 for the past few days. I guess my eyes would be glued to the TV if I were in Kuching right now, watching every single match played. Though I can't watch on TV, I am still able to get the live score from tournament software. Better than nothing. =D The games have been quite interesting for the past few days. Korea had deliberately lost in the group playoffs(Korea lost to England? Impossible!) just to avoid playing China and Indonesia in the early stage. Though they were not wrong in terms of strategy, they are definitely wrong in terms of sportsmanship. I personally don't agree with their action. They should give their best in every match they play and the goal should be playing the best games. Anyway, they got their wish and they are now in semis. =P I am a little upset that Malaysia is out of the Uber Cup now but credits should be given to them as the girls have given their best. China's women's team were given a run for their money in the quaters when they were against the unseeded Netherland. Xie Xing Fang and Jiang Yan Jiao lost while Lu Lan had a hard time playing against Judith Mulenjediks before wining the first point for China. It seems that the title for the women's singles in the coming Olympics is open. (Yes! =D) Hopefully the Malaysia's boys' team will give their best tomorrow when they play against China. I hope that they will be able to beat China and proof Li Yong Bo wrong. I would love to see Malaysia in the finals. It's been a long time since Malaysia last held the cup. I love Malaysia but I just dislike the way Malaysia is being governed.

Barbeque? =P

I went for the SAPSA barbeque lunch today. It was free!!!!=D Managed to bring back two canned drinks. Muahahahaha.... It seems that barbeque is a popular thing in Australia. Almost all the gatherings I went to were barbeques. Begin to get sick of it. Barbeque is not good for health too. =D During the barbeque, I saw a terrible scene. I saw an Aussie guy throwing onions not into the dustbin but on to the ground!!!! I couldn't believe it. I thought Aussies are good citizens. I guessed it is the same everywhere. There are litterbugs everywhere except for Singapore (I think....litterbugs are heavily penalised). I miss home, miss the food, miss my parents, miss Tubby, miss Astro, miss badminton matches, miss DVDs, miss kopitiams, miss the warmth of Kuching and church. =( I miss everything back home. I want Astro!!!! I want to watch badminton!!!! I want to watch Olympics!!!! I want to watch Singapore series!!!! =D

Labours' Day

Today is Labours' Day in Malaysia. Sadly it is not for Australia. =P Anyway, Happy Labours' Day Malaysians! If I were in Malaysia now, I would have woke up really late, followed my parents' to kopitiam for brunch, watched Astro and toured the city of Kuching. =D Looking forward to end of the year....=D The advertisements in Aussies' TV shows are lame. =P

A year older, a year wiser? =D

Today, I will officially be 20 years old. I am neither a youth nor an adult. I have left my teenager era but have not really got into the adulthood yet which is a good news. =D This is my first birthday outside Kuching and celebrating with friends rather than family members only. Thank you bro and Raymond for cooking the food. Thank you Raymond for the roast chicken. Thank you Goldy and Anisha for the chocolates. I love chocolates! =D Thank you Josephine for the "cow" mug. I remembered that Jane also gave me a purse which is a cow's head. Haha.... Thank you Desmond, Chuen Lu, Cynthia, Esthers (I have a lot friends named Esther), Jacqueline, Judy, Eileen, Jacinta, Emily and Li yon for your cards and birthday wishes. Thank you mom and dad for calling me and wishing me Happy Birthday. Without you two, I won't be able to have a birthday. Thank you Ken for your birthday wish even though you woke me up at 12:30am Adelaide's time. I thank God for all these lovely people. Thank you God for the good things You have given to me. This is definitely one of the best birthdays I have! Thank you God and everybody! May God bless all of you with strength, peace, joy and good health!

Super "Geng"

Today, I am super "geng". I walked in the city of Adelaide wearing only shorts and short sleeved t-shirt with the cold strong wind blowing against me. I even walked from the city back to Bradford Lodge. Everyone was at least wearing long pants or a jacket but I was walking around the place in shorts and t-shirt and I am still here blogging about it. Haha....(I know I am lame =P). "Geng", right? =D

Thank you very much!

I really thank God for His great blessings. He has blessed me with wonderful family members and friends. Thank you mom and dad. Even though you are far back in Kuching, you never fail to be involved in celebrating my birthday. Thank you bro for willingly plan out my birthday. Thank you Elliot, Jane and Sylvia for your beautiful birthday cards. Thank you Audrey, Jason, Florence, Michelle, Sze Wen and Yu Wei for surprising me today with a lovely cake. This is my first time having friends surprising me with a birthday cake. Thank you Amy, Audrey and Patrick for your birthday wishes. Thank you God for all these wonderful moments. I never thought that I would have such a wonderful birthday in Adelaide. I am really touch by all your actions. Though I have sugar rush now (due to the fact that I ate a big piece of white chocolate), my heart is really warmed by all these. Thank you for your kindness everybody! May God bless all of you! =)

Olympic Fever 2

I can't wait for historic event to be uploaded on the website. Only manage to watch the introduction by the Star online. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnJomIWeL1E

Olympic Fever

In another four more months, the Olympic Games is going to take place in Beijing. What an exciting moment. I am now in the Olympic mood. LOL. The Olympic torch has arrived in KL and the torch relay will start at 2:30pm(Malaysian time) from Dataran Merdeka and end at the famous "Twins Tower" KLCC. According to the news, about eighty torch bearers will take part in the relay. What an exciting and honourable moment. Too bad I am in Adelaide now, so far away from Malaysia. Anyway, I hope to watch the event on the website. How I wish Astro Super Sport is here in Adelaide. They broadcast almost all the events that will take place in the Olympic games. Hopefully all goes well in the torch event later in the afternoon. Can't wait to watch it online. =D 108 more days to the games!!!!

2020? What about it?

During the era of Dr M in Malaysia, we have always heard of Visi 2020 which simply means Vision 2020 in BM. Ever since Dr M stepped down from his post, we hardly hear about the Visi 2020. Lately, the Australian PM, Kevin Rudd has come out with the vision 'Australia 2020'. LOL. I wonder if he has copied the idea from Dr M. =D Anyway, I just hope that Malaysians will remember the Visi 2020 and give their best to the country to make this Vision 2020 come true. Walk the talk, Malaysians!

Time flies

Time really flies. Without realising it, I have been here for more than two months and tomorrow I will have two weeks of break which means that half of the first semester is gone! Two months of not entering a kopitiam, no kolo mee or laksa, no Astro, no parents' nagging(I actually miss that =D), no home cook food (I admit that my cooking is bad=P), no Tubby to pet, no seafood and many more. I deeply miss all these but Thank God, I still survive despite my homesickness. Adelaide is good. Most of the Australians here are friendly and the weather is getting colder (getting dark earlier too and it's quite depressing at times). I think most people will smack their foreheads when I say this but I had to. After being here for two months, I found out that I prefer the weather in Kuching. *you may smack your forehead now LOL* You don't have to worry about wearing layers of clothes to keep you warm in Kuching. The weather is so humid that you won't get dry skin or lips. Ouch! My lips crack again! By the way, can sweat in Kuching during hot days which makes you feel better=D.

Coming to Adelaide actually taught me to appreciate the luxury life I have in Kuching. I have to thank God for this great lesson. When I go back end of this year, I must enjoy the good food and fellowship in Kuching. There is no place like Kuching!!!! I love Malaysia a lot but I just dislike the government but to complain and criticise them doesn't help and it's not pleasing to God either because God has commanded us to submit to the government. Therefore it is the responsible of us as citizens to fast and pray for our country and leaders. I urge Christians around the world to pray unceasingly for Malaysia. I would love to see Malaysia experience revival.

FOOD!=D

I searched for Kuching in Wikipedia and found these four familiar food and drink. KOLO MEE, LAKSA, TOMATO NOODLE and 3 Layer TEH C PENG!!!! YUMMY!!!! I just realised that I have not smell the aroma of all these food for more than a month. Sigh....I suddenly feel like eating all these food. I want to eat kueh chap, pork leg rice, lok-lok, Yeo's green tea, ice kacang, jagung peng and lots more. Regretted for not eating enough before I came. =P I am going to stuff myself with all these food once I go back! FOOD!!!! I LOVE KUCHING FOOD. I LOVE KOPITIAM! I LOVE SEAFOOD!!!! FOOD!!!!