Love is in the air

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A couple, a proposal and a wedding dinner.

6 different people, 3 different scenes.

This Sunday, Cupid was really busy.

The couple
"EH,What about Ashley?"
I could clearly remember asking that question, and could also remember the answer. A classic story of boy meets girl and sparks fly, eventually. I was surprised, not that they were dating, but by the unobvious obvious suddenness of it all.

The two wanted to keep it quiet at first, and people should respect that. A shame that the few who knew made it SO obvious that several of us in the dark worked it out by what those around them were saying.

I'm glad that the initiator decided to take the step and go for it! As discussed about 2months ago, Ashley was actually a perfect match for his criteria. It was just a matter of time.

Its nice to know that these two individuals are now enjoying the buzz of new romance - heart beating a little faster, the thrill when you are in his/her presence, talking for hours...


The Proposal
*Sms* Breaking News: L has proposed to T and she accepted!
Whoa. Didn't see that one coming. I mean, obviously it was coming, just a matter of time. This is one of the unique scenarios where I did not immediately 'jump for joy' at the news, which is unusual.
Lets say L was the Hulk, meaning he has an alter ego, then upon hearing the news:
I'm happy for the Hulk, but not happy for L.

Sounds so bad but its my true feeling. This is the next step in the inevitability of L being gone forever, and the Hulk taking his place.
Someone told me its like a worm changing into a butterfly, but we both agreed that the analogy was way wrong, its more like a tadpole turned into a frog.

The Wedding Dinner
Few months ago, via Friendster of all things, I got an invitation to an old school mates wedding. We weren't THAT close, but for old times sake, I decided I'd go, just for her. Thankfully another friend was going so I wasn't alone.
Since I was just there for her, I was looking forward to talking to the bride, but ended up disappointed because she didn't speak to me. Not that she couldn't or was too busy, she just - didn't.

The mild agony came when I was seated at a table of girls, (all made up, hair done, dresses - me tiny bit of make up and jeans) I hadn't seen them in 5years, since the last day of Form 5!!! It was nice seeing familiar faces and all but. . . There's a reason why we didn't hang out in school. Halfway through the dinner, they start talking about who's going to get married next. Urgh!
"You been dating for 3 years already right...? Oh, you how long? Five years ar? You're next la!"

I was thinking OMG, help me.

The thing I didn't like was when I was asked,

WK: When will you get married?
Me: Er, well first I need to actually have someone ya know? I dont have a boyfriend.
WK: [sympathetic face] Oh. Don't worry, I'm sure you'll find someone. [in a 'kesian' voice]
Me: [bengang but act cool] Haha, I'm not worried - its no big deal to me.
WK: [still with voice and face I wanna punch] Don't worry, don't worry - someone will come along... Enjoy your single life. [patronizingly]
Me: [@#%!&*] Yes...I am!


I cannot believe at the tender age of 22++ I have people MY OWN AGE giving me this kind of crap.

And I went through it TWICE that night.

All for the bride that ended up saying four words to me,

'Thank you for coming.'



With so much LOVE over the weekend, I think its timely for me to promote:




















Its a collection of sketches pertaining to the themes of love, courtship, marriage and family relationships. A mix of comedy and drama, highlighting issues pertaining to relationships. There's innocence, idealism, joy, humour, reassurance, hope, regret, heartbreak, sorrow, and more – everything that comes with that "crazy little thing called love"!

The Footstool Players will be performing at my church, The Life Chapel 12 October 2008, 6pm.

For more info, you can check out their site here.

Whatever your status in life, you are most welcome to come and watch it.

Bee En Downfall

My colleague passed this on to me.

It's great!

But only those who've been following the political nonsense of the past month will truly appreciate it. And if you haven't been following, you should get started.

Or else you miss out on clips like this one -

Hello, do I know you?

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Today I was walking along and I saw 3 people I knew. I didn't know them all that well, but well enough to stop and say hello.

I didn't know them all that well, but well enough to know one wouldn't want to stop and say hello, and he didn't. He pretended not to see me and looked away, head down. I wasn't surprised. I was amused by how hard he tried not to be seen, though he was right in front of me.

I didn't know them all that well, but well enough to know that the second would've followed the first, he did. I was disappointed. Not because I was hoping he would say hello, but because I know he would have said hi if it were just him.

I didn't know them all that well, but well enough to know that the last one would smile and say hi, and he did. I was glad. Simply because its always nice when someone else is nice to you.

People are interesting.

I don't take offense for what No. 1 did, it's his style. Don't say good morning, don't show emotion, don't look interested. He tries so hard to disassociate himself from stereotypes that he becomes a stereotype. He doesn't want to be labeled but cannot run from the label that it like a clothes tag popping out the back of a shirt collar.
80% Cotton. 20% Lycra. Machine Wash Cold. Do Not Iron.
And predictably to spite the label, he will hand wash it in hot water and iron it dry.

No. 2 I feel, not sorry for, but I have a sigh reserved for him. He is the one who matter-of-factly hangs his dirty linen in public, then shrugs it off with a 'same sh*t, different day' attitude to convince himself he is not affected by the brokenness surrounding him. He contemplates a lot about his situations, always seeking the solution that will never solve the root of the problem. Strives to be detached and unaffected, he overcompensates by doing the extreme of all things normal.

No. 3 is the hardest one to read. He's nice, friendly and funny. Yet, I do not believe he is as 2 dimensional as that. Usually overshadowed by the friend he takes the lead from, behind his back he strays away and gives secret smiles and approving nods. Deep down I think he feels he is lacking physically, and try as you might, it is almost impossible to embrace so-called worldly imperfections. For that he takes his place a little lower, a little lesser, a little humbler.

People are interesting.

Worm Farm

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When I was up in Penang during convo week, on my way back to campus after after a failed attempt to meet up with someone, this sign caught my eye and I had to ask my driver to pull over so I could snap a picture.
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At first glance I thought it was a normal Kursus Perkahwinan sign, but a Worm Rearing Course? I guess fishermen need to get worms from someone...

I wonder if these 'specially bred' worms are any different from wild worms.

And worms are worth RM100 per kg! (but why would anyone want one kg of worms?)

Maybe I should do this to generate some side income, I do have a garden...

Think about it

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(NST) Police have approved a permit for Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) to hold a gathering to celebrate Malaysia Day tomorrow from 7pm at the MBPJ Stadium in Kelana Jaya, near here, Selangor police chief Datuk Khalid Abu Bakar disclosed today.

However, he reminded the organisers that the gathering must he held in an orderly manner.“They are responsible for ensuring that the gathering is peaceful and does not disrupt traffic flow so as not to cause public inconvenience in the vicinity.

“If they can gather peacefully in the stadium, there is no reason for us not to give them a permit, but there must be control as we do not want any untoward incidents to happen,” he told reporters.

The gathering, organised by PKR and the Selangor government, is aimed at celebrating Malaysia Day which falls on Sept 16.

Khalid said any group which wished to organise a peaceful gathering, should apply for a permit so that police could control the traffic flow and monitor the gathering to ensure public order and safety.

Pissed

I'm pissed off because you wont just tell me what it is you want me to do.

I'm pissed off because you are suffering, so yet stubborn and wont accept my help.

I'm pissed off that you not accepting my help pisses me off and so I think, "Fine - whatever. You wanna be stubborn, you go ahead."

I'm pissed off that you are using my things, though you have your own and I have told you before to use them.

I'm pissed off that the damn bitch keeps barking non stop.

I'm pissed off that when I am pissed off I use words like pissed off.

1985

So far two of my SMKDU batch mates have made the local headlines...

A few months ago, seeing this face in the paper shocked the hell out of me,

Saiful Bukhari














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Last month it was the newly crowned Miss World Malaysia 2008,

Soo Wincci











I wonder who's next.

And what he/she will be famous for.

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*Yes, I knew then both. Not pally buddy-buddy close, but we knew of each others existence*

No oysters for me please

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Recently, several different people have asked me the same question- "Any possibility of you being open to dating/a relationship/romance?"

My answer - Urgh, no.

I do not want a relationship anytime soon, no desire for one at all and no intentions of being 'open' to the idea. Quite the opposite. I am happy as I am now.

I have mentioned this several times before yet, for some reason people find it hard to understand what I mean when I say this. Don't know why- its a simple concept. Not rocket science. Can get quite annoying actually.

This is how i explained it to a friend:


Its like eating oysters. One day you eat and get really bad food poisoning. After that you have no desire or 'want' to eat oysters. You roughly can agak-agak when you'll eat it again, but you know for certain that it's not anytime soon.

=)

Its an unusual analogy yet, I think understandable. I just don't want; not interested. *shrugs*
My girlfriends can accept my opinion easier than my guy friends.

Ahhhh, I know - Its like how I have absolutely no desire to want to smoke a cigarette.
If I said that it makes more sense, yes?

Another reason (if people can't accept how I feel) is I just began working and want to concentrate on my career. Can? Acceptable reason?

As long as I know that I don't want a relationship, thats how long it'll be. Some day I'll be open to the idea, but I know its not anytime soon.

Spread the word.



I'll only make exceptions for :












*By the way, I don't eat oysters*

**If you are one of the culprits constantly asking me to 'consider', I hope you get the picture!**

I'm so proud of...

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USM Is Malaysia's Apex University

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 3 (Bernama) - Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) was chosen for the Accelerated Programme for Excellence (Apex), beating three other universities, including the country's oldest, the University of Malaya (UM).

Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said USM was selected based on the university's transformation plan and its preparedness to make changes to its proposal paper.

"The selection for the Apex programme is not only based on past achievements and excellence, but more on the planning for the future and whether the university is able to achieve a world-class status within the stipulated period of five years," he said when announcing USM's selection for the programme.

Mohamed Khaled said USM's selection for the programme did not mean that other universities were sidelined.

On the other hand, this should spur them to further improve their position, he said when asked why UM was not selected.

Nine public universities nationwide had submitted their application for the programme but only four - USM, UM, Universiti Putra Malaysia and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia - were shortlisted.

USM's winning proposal paper is titled "Transforming Higher Education for a Sustainable Tomorrow".

The Apex university programme is proposed in the National Higher Education Strategic Plan where universities will be divided into three groups namely Apex University, Elite University and Competitive University.

An Apex university is a university of excellence used as a yardstick in higher education worldwide.

Under the programme, the Apex university was promised autonomy in finance, service scheme, management, student intake, study fees and determining the top leadership.