ICQ

“O.h oh” – Remember the endearing sound from ICQ incoming message?


I miss chatting in ICQ so much. I was so eager to chat in ICQ after school; the internet connection at home was really sucks at that time. Usually I will drive to my friends’ or cousins house to please my addiction. What excite me most was waiting for ICQ to sign in where there was this sound of a ship blowing its horn, the full load of the flower logo reminding you that you have successfully signed in.

The whole list of my online and offline friends will show in a long vertical tab of mine. Eyeing on the online list was my favorite; chat starts right at that moment. ICQ has this special tab where you can search to chat with other ICQ user around the world. I kind of like that features where they have this advanced search for friends around the world. Don’t think we have this kind of features in the current chat we have. Current chat room it’s too revealing.

I tried to turn on my ICQ via my phone today for 24 hours. There were no active signs at all. NO one signs in. Sigh.

I am simply missing it..

Thank you voters

Goody goody. The voting period has finally ends. Family and friends sorry for the nuisance, and the chaotic of bugging you guys for daily and weeks. Thank you for your support and love all this while. Thank you for voting!

Cheersss……

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Happy Merdeka to fellow Malaysian!

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Happy Merdeka Malaysia!

Today might be just another rest day for others, whilst for some individuals and veterans find this is one hell of a special day for they have fought for Malaysians. Younger generation might not acknowledge the meaning of Independence Day. Freedom they say. So what freedom do they have in mind? Perhaps they demand parents to stop judging and controlling per se.

Do Malaysians take things for granted then? Does your parents and school teacher really explains and describe to you what does Merdeka means? It’s not just reading from your History text book about how Tunku Abdul Rahman who cried out Merdeka 7 times on 31 August 1957 then declared a public holidays for the rest of the years.

All those years in high school, we kept on reminding ourselves the date of our county’s Independence Day. During my school days, the simplest thing that I ever remembered and understand the reason behind Merdeka is a day we are free from foreigner invasion. I am sure adolescents today have the same idea.

Do you remember how to sing the song Setia? Demi Negara yang tercinta…..

It has been years since it last aired on TV, while Michael Jackson’s song broadcast more frequent than our national anthem Negaraku. Don’t you think? I do know some who has totally forgotten our National Anthem’s lyric. MTV music has invaded our national TV.

What ever it is, how faithful or patriotic you are, we have come all the way to 52 years of Merdeka so Happy Merdeka to the Peninsular Malaysian and Happy Holidays to the East Malaysian!

Edited Part 3 School and Friends

Due to overwhelming response from friends who insist me to write detail stories about my student exchange life in Cagliari. I have edited my

Part 3 - School and Friends in Cagliari.

Thank you for reading! Please click the link to read.

Once upon a time .. flying

I was born in Penang grew up in Tawau. We ‘migrated” to Tawau when I was 3 years of age. My whole family was kinda frequent flyer. We will fly back to Penang every single year. I remembered during my childhood, I travel along with my mom to Penang few months before giving birth to my brother and sister. During those days, air fare was not cheap. Air fare could almost reached RM 1000++ per person for only one way (I was a kid so cheaper la) by Malaysia Airlines , the one and only pioneering Airline in Malaysia at those days. We would fly through a very dreadful long haul flight from Tawau – Kota Kinabalu – Kuala Lumpur- Penang just to return to our homey hometown. It was pain in the ass. There was no such thing as direct flight during that period. We have to transit every each of the airports for couple of hours. It almost took a day just to fly back to Penang.

Whilst, flying back from Penang we will have to stay overnight in the airport of Kota Kinabalu. That was the nightmare we would never disregard. It was totally horrible. We usually reached Kota Kinabalu in the middle of the night then only to catch a flight back to Tawau at dawn the next day. Throughout that time, there were not much frequent flights flying from Kota Kinabalu to Tawau. If I am not mistaken it was about twice a day, one in the wee morning another in the evening.

We have to halt in Kota Kinabalu for almost 5 hours. So there is no point to stay over in a hotel for that short period. We waited in the airport restaurant. Mom will carry my sister. I will sleep at a hard wooden seat. Dad will be attending of our luggages and taking care of my brother. Traveling with kids is ain’t easy. The airport was humid; there were no air condition at the arrival hall. It was a total disaster. We sweat we had body ache. Not to mention the whole day of flying, we pretty much need to shower!

Years gone by, more flights were scheduled. Direct flights have been bestowed. Airport has been modified and refurbished. It wasn’t as bad as before. The era has change. Come to think again, I have not been traveling with my family for years. Yes, it was a terrible to sit at the airport doing nothing for hours but I miss the feeling, the warm spirit of a family being together, being there taking care and looking after each other. A flying memoir I will never disregard.

I dono how to read Chinese...

I am Chinese wording illiterate. I can only understand and write few Chinese words. I choose to only learn some words that I am interested with. For instance, I love durian. 我爱吃 Durian. I do not read Chinese but I love browsing Tawau, Morning Post and China Press for which I only stare at interesting pictures.

Browsing Morning Post is to divulge ‘8 poh” news. It is astonishing to discover shocking pictures of a familiar human face. Just a short info, I came from a small town, recognizing familiar faces from a small town aren’t that complicated. I could recognize someone that could be your family members, relatives, neighbors, friend’s family, friends; friend, regard it as a 60 degree friends circle. I take it as an “eating-too-full-nothing-to-do” hobby; to identify who is getting married by the end of this week, who became a mistress, or a young adolescent marriage or who had just graduate from a notorious abroad University. Tawau citizen loves to publicize graduation. Whenever any “Ah kow” or “Ah Lian” graduated from a couple of hundred thousand ringgit school fees University, you will see them wearing their black Dracula gown, and a child's handmade square 20 x 20 cardboard hat alike thingy holding on an empty toilet roll core, cylinder scroll on a black and white print, which sometimes come in pink in the newspaper. Undoubtedly the graduates feel ego, conceited and pride. Who doesn’t? Imagine you see yourself publicize on a page in the newspaper holding your expensive empty toilet rolls core cylindrical.

China Press, I find it quite enlightening with the attached pictures. I am in to reading materials with full of pictures and illustrations. Sports section in China Press lately shown Manchester United played in Bukit Jalil. The news has proved the success of it's illustrations. Owen is as clear as wacthing himm live from the field. Ahemmm hahha. I do not need to understand any of the printed words, the picture tells the story. In my opinion, I don't care if I can't read Chinese, as long as I can speak I think it's good enough and is a must for newspapers with pictures. :)

Part 2 - First day in Cagliari

Their Fiat pulled over in front of a 3 stories, dainty - contemporary bungalow, located on top of a hill. Exquisite bungalows with its own unique designs are to be seen around the neighborhood. It’s as though standing in front of the rich and famous. At some point, I can glimpse partly of the suburbia and the scenic glistening sea waters. It was an astonishing view.

I was invited into the house, Simone, their Bullmastiff were constantly barking and wagging its tail welcoming me whilst walking towards their home. Simone was huge; I never came upon a dog that immense where I hailed from. I was petrified and simultaneously wanting to pat him. I didn’t get to pat him. My host mother, Margarita – a doctor, ushered me inside her house.

It was cozy and warm inside the house. Isabella, my host sister – a high school student, showed me to my room which was on the loft. I had my own room. I possess my own study table, my comfy bed and a closet and a funky radio. It was too perfect to be true. I usually sleep with my sister back at home. Now I get a hold to have my own room! The room comes along with a perfect view.

Lunch was prepared after they showed me around the house, Antonio, my good looking-host brother – A law student, came home for lunch. We sat on the dining table and started our conversation. They are very passionate and enthusiast where I came form. I was filled with incertitude questioned of curiosity. Bare in mind they don’t really speak English. They rendered me a dictionary and that was how I communicate with my family. We had language barriers. Dictionary was like part of my limbs.

My first day in Cagliari was superb. I would normally hang out with Marge and Isa, Ant was busy with his studies. Dusk came, Marge took Isa and I for a ride in Quartu Saint Elena. The town was pleasant, again may be the illuminating lights did some trick that brought my attention. It was breathtaking. We roamed in the town, ate dinner and had some creamy gelatos. There were ample of stores selling cute, rugged, and erstwhile to fine merchandise. Clothing stored and bistros were everywhere.

It was all worth while for flying miles and leaving my loving family. It was an awesome experience and cognition knowledge, a cultural memes that will remain unforgotten in my whole life.

Continue…

Part 1. How it all started...

Once you have attempted to fly solo, the gumption, the “chi” of yours will increase automatically. “Sap-sap-sui la!”

Buy a plane ticket,shut one eye and the last thing you know you got on a plane and reach your destination. Kerfuffle no more.

Back to my chronicle……

After I succeed my AFS interview in Kota Kinabalu, I flew back home, Tawau on that same day. I went back as my SPM examination was held few weeks later. I was excited, gouge, all types of mixed notion. I was panic with my exam, happy for my interview success. All I can think throughout my exam was my AFS program. I can’t even concentrate on my exam papers. What is Chemistry? What are the equations? Who was the English Resident that got murdered in Perak? No, not a word. I am not sure what my answer was. Luckily, I did nifty in my SPM with Grade 1.

Finally, the day I have been eagerly waited arrived. I flew 18 hours (correct me if I am wrong) flight to Rome all by my self. Of course I am proud at that instant. Imagine an adolescent flying to Europe all by her own, not acknowledging anyone seated nearby. No travel guide and no I do not put on Traveling Alone Tag. No GPS, no mobile phone, no maps, no nothing. Hahha… There were 4 exchange students who flew along with me which was not known till I arrive at Rome.

Wondering what I did during long-haul flight? I slept. I wake for my meals and slept again. This kinda repeated few times. Played some Nintendo games. Watched some lame movies. Read the in-flight magazine. The best part was I video recorded my self (cam –whoring) with some uncles and aunties on the background. There was no good-looking man around my designated area. No fun right?

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I arrived at Rome Leonardo da Vinci (Fiumicino) Airport

after the long-haul journey. I was greeted by an Intercultural Volunteer with my large font name on a white card board. along with AFS logo. We (me and few unknown girls) were brought to visit the Colosseum, the Aqua duct, Fontana Di Trevi…other unique historical piazzas. Rome is perfectly beautiful. I was in love when I first step in Rome especially standing in front of the Trevi fountain. The lighting, ambiance, the ravishing outflow, I was speechless. It was sooooo romantic. Awwwww….That was my first encounter on a Europen architecture. I know I resemble a peasant in a city.. :P

I rested a night in Rome. The very next morning, I flew to Cagliari, Sardenia. “Alone again naturally- Gilbert O'Sullivan". Plane taxied down at the tarmac, I step out of the airport, and my host mother and sister were expecting me at the arrival. They were delighted to see me wanting to bring me back to their warmth home. This is where my life as a student exchange started…..

7th July 2009

I got my “cue that I am getting old” day today. Urghh….I am comparing my photos and checking in the mirror if there are any new wrinkles. How will I look like when I reached 40?? Yikes…

The night before, 2 am in the morning David, hubby and I went for errr….. Supper or breakfast. I don’t know how you describe that. We went for Szechwan delicacies. I like a few dishes there especially the “Mala pig stomach:” Other dishes are just too piquant and peppery for me. Imagine having a heavy meal before going to bed hehe… It reminds me few years ago I had Bak Kut Teh in the middle of the night before going to bed. We kind of had that happen quite regularly. Friends will wake us up for Bak Kut Teh. Well that was when I was still young and cute .. hahahaa and this is how I end up appearing round and big. Voluptuous can ah ?

I had a great night out with my hubby, sister and her fiancé. We had dinner in a Japanese Restaurant. Then had a few drinks in a bistro. We had a little chitchat and we compete ourselves drinking hahaha… I guess sister ate a bit full she throws up after that. Hmmm…. I should have record her action and load to You Tube hehe….kidding sis. It was a lovely night though.

Birthday cake, some food (there were more) and a whole beer tower.

As I reached home I tuned in 8tv to watch Michael Jackson The Memorial’s live. It was touching, emotional and heartbreaking especially when the family gave their speech and the songs that played, we are the world, Heal the world and the music Man in the mirror. Tears flow down my cheeks. I am emotional. I can’t witnessed such sad tragic. It was a beautiful and memorable service. I didn’t see Macaulay Cluckin which I thought he would be there.

Michael Jackson via last.fm

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Feels like in Cagliari again...

I am content that I finally found few of my old classmates from Cagliari. They are utterly happy to see me too. Ah.. The wonders of Facebook! I have been searching for ages to look for them via snail mail and the internet. I have sent them snail mail and it generates back to me after few months of mailing. Finally.. phew..

Still I can’t wait to find Consuelo the girl who sat beside me while we were in class. We were writing to each other until her addy altered. I remembered studying Dante’s Comedia which I don’t really comprehend. It’s all in Italian. This teacher lent me a book in English, title - Dante’s Comedy. I was asked to summarize the story. I did nothing for the summary as she her self do not read and speak English. Funny eh? End up I slept in the class all the time. My classmates envy me loads while I was sleeping hahaha…

I was asked to upload more pictures from 10 years ago. Will be busy scanning later….

Hot and Humid day.

I am back in Tawau like 5 days now. The weather is so humid and extremely hot. I thought I escaped from the terrible heat in KL end up here is much more dreadful. Did nothing much. I have been pig out myself here. It’s all about food.

I am kind of sad that I can’t go to the nearby island. Super sien. No one has the time here. I am back at the wrong timing.

Well I am glad that I did some arrangement for Bobby and Kent for their meeting. I can’t wait for Bobby to come back from Bangkok for their second meeting. David will be meeting him for his tattoos appointment. Really want to see the result badly.

Auggie month

I am going to talk about my slow - ok ok Auggie month. Early of the month Lee Jr. and Ursula went to Sabah to meet dad. Then finally the last stop of their 3 weeks holiday was in KL. It was fun having dinner and shopping together. Ushi had a great deal with the shopping spree.

Chee Leong met an accident in Taman Connought and it was on the first day of the 7th month in the Chinese Lunar Calander. My first reaction when I first arrived at the scene OMG! Luckily Chee Leong did not hurt himself. Thank god he is alive. 2 persons died on the spot.


Karen had her 2 months off for her South East Asia tour and her last stop was in KL and it’s in my crib. It’s been a while since I last met her which was in Yee Yong’s wedding. Didn’t get to chat much at the wedding but we manage to do it here in mio casa. Well we did manage to make a small gathering to meet Alice and Chai San at this small buffet place. I am still waiting for the photos from Karen. Itu Annie lah, lat tai again. Almost forgot, Yeow Hui did took me and Karen to a lovely Japanese dinner.

Fifi and Anthony was here in KL. Another shopping couple in town. Everything ready for the wedding and a new life.

On the 31st Yeoh Hui, invited me for wine drinking. No more Whisky and beer. Guess we are old for that. It’s been awhile since we drink. Really miss the college life back then. When is the next glass?

Then Yung Huey came to visit. No I think it’s a stop la. We did manage to go for a movie. A horrible movie which we will never forget macam kena scam la. %^&* the movie “Ghost house” sounds scary isn’t it? But it is a story without any horrible or scary ghost. A nice story but I don’t think the movie has a correct name for it. Super Tulan …!!!!

Pedro and D’lyta are getting bigger and bigger. I am kinda sad that I will be giving her to a friend soon. Sim tia lo. I have been watching them growing for 2 months. Now they even recognize my voice.

I did not meet Uncle Lee and Aunt Marie in BKK. Kent did manage to meet them and bring them for Thai delicacy tasting. Corina and Greg will be meeting me on the 17th Sept. I think Kent has follow up this for me too as I will be in Krabi with Gabrielle and Stephanie.

Will come back and update my life in BKK. Brandon and Wern thanx for taking care of my babies.

23 June 2008

Today I get to download the song I have been listening it on the radio, TV and from the ring tones of Ying's china made Nokia hahah… sorry Ying if you are reading this. Peak Aof Ice I got your song man. The song is still in my head after turning off the radio.

I got the lap top skin free from some one. Errrrr…. Well it’s free. Just hope to change it real fast hehee……. (Evil smirk)

I really miss my pets and family. I really want to post the latest pictures of my pets that Wern has surprised me. If I do post it I could have been sue for animals abusing. Well they are not being abused just that they are too dirty and unclean. Pai sei la…

Day after day is a same routine here. I just can’t wait to go back to KL next week. I really miss my good old days on my bed till the late afternoon. Wah… super good.

Hubby is getting thinner due to his frequent exercise. As for me, the food is irresistible. The spiciness has made my stomach cries for hunger. I can’t stop eating for crying out loud. Food is cheap and is damn good. I even bought a 500ml of this liquid Gastric medication which cost only RM3.50. This will be my 24 hours on call standby medication. Yes it’s in my bag all the time! Everything is cheap here. Medic here is supremely safe. I only buy from a pharmacist.

I find it safer to live here than to live back home. I have placed my hand phone on a public place. Guess what every time I turn back its still there. I am actually thinking of losing my old phone and hoping to get a new I-phone. Kekeek.

Yes there are pick pockets. What is the rate? Lower than back home. Bag snatching? Never heard of it! KL? Everywhere!!!! You got to hold on tights to your stuff. It’s a no fun carrying your favorite bag. You might loose it if you are not careful enough.

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Summary of last year ..... and lately

It’s been months since my last up date. Been working and lazing … But now I am back as a house wife again. Didn’t get to travel in the F*&^ company!! Bullshit la!….
He he I am not used to it now. I feel weird and all I can think of is money!!! How am I going to save and what a bout my future traveling plans?? Ipanema, whale watching in Argentina, Voodoo in Haiti, sunbathing in Bahamas or in the Caribbean, how about The French Polynesians?? Bye bye Bora Bora Island. Now I will stick my self in Krabi and Koh Sa Mui.

Oh ok back to the winning. I won my self in Digi Fuyoh! Won a bit cash but did not win the grand prize. Hubby participated for me in the gruesome ride in Genting. That is so sweet of him! So bye-bye to the 10 pax trip to Los Angeles. If I was not mistaken I guess it was in end of October.

Then in November 2007, Hubby and I went to Japan. It is amazing how we can travel the whole Tokyo in 2 days time. As we arrived in Narita, we took the bus shuttle to Shiodome / Shimbashi area where our hotel, Royal Park Shiodome is situated. We placed our bags showered. Rush to Tokyo Disneyland by the light railway JR line. Well it’s out of my expectation. Tokyo Disneyland is so god damn small! Most of our time was like sitting there waiting and watching the parade seeing the American cartoon character speaking Japs. “Scratching head”

On the second day, we walk form Shibuya to Harajuku to Meiji Shrine. Then to Roponggi, Ginza, Akibahara, well u name it we went to the entire Tokyo famous street all on foot. Tsukiji and Akasuka…..
Conclusion we were tired and happy for the trip. Loving it.. I am starting lazy to the whole journey. It’s best to watch my video then to tell.

Missing Chasoba and Sashimi very much now!!!!

In December, we went for our second Bali trip. It’s the best New Year ever. Shows, band, dancing, booze, food, everything one can ever get during the Gala dinner. Lobster, Oyster, veal, conclusion the food is super great.

Then January, waiting for times goes by for Chinese New Year. Celebrating Chinese New Year in dad’s new home. I was happy to invite some old friends over for chat on the open house dinner. Nothing much but its fun to be home!

Back to KL work… Boring ….

Till hubby came home one day telling me he will be based in other country soon ….New life coming up and I am moving again…..

Continue……

Opps i did it again !

My phone ring tones * Your way to beautiful gals that's why .....* on and on ....
Sien who the heck call me in my beautiful sleep? The weather is so chilly and I am beautifully wrap under my soft warm blanket like a cocoon. Kanasai.... ok ok I am coming .

Hello.
Hi I am S calling from XXX. Can I speak to K.
Sleeply ... What is it about ?
I am caling from XXX I would like to speak to K.
*Yawn* Speaking ......
Can I have your name please can you please spell it.
Spelled.
FUYOH!!!!!
Congratulations K you have won the bla bla bal bal
HUH???? You must be joking !!!!! Tiba tiba I am awake.

I double confirmed all the things the callers said. And I went to check online. Yes, I did it again!!

Hahhaa........

- To b continued -

I am the Unsung hero

And the winner of the MTV unsung hero is ... Khor Chin Shih!!!! Believe it or not ? Me the unsung hero the profanity controller, the beeper??? Me myself speaks the vulgarity.

Fakaneh! I must be dreaming ...but hey I won the grand prize ok !! hahaha..

Everything was properly arranged and plan. Tat Wee made a great arrangements on my flight and accomodation. Its cool and luxurious loving it.

I am so glad that I met all my friends out there, my close and good friends. Been planning to have these kind of meetings but yeah I met all of them. All of them have turn into beautiful gorgeous girls. Yes I did . i've said it. You guys really have changed a lot since we last met. Each and everyone of them are happy with their lives. I am happy for them. That's is the quality of life! Really keep up!
You only live once don cha?

Cousin thanks for being there as well! Appreciate it ! Thanx for your support man ! Huey is truly a great companion but hey please la cannot tahan the snooring ler... hahha. But I did have a good rest and sleep last night after the restless and the clubbing the other day. hehehe....

The best thing is to meet Dennis. She is so pretty ! Love her man !

Ahhhh the good old days...... memoirs sudah lor.

My luggage are still unpacked. Lazy ler.... yet I am flying again this Thursday to Phuket with a couple of friend.

Will update again soon ....

MOS Unsung Heroes

Muahahaha.........
And the top five unsung heroes for the MTV Asia beeper is ..."ME"!!! Believe it or not?
MOS MOS.. here I come to compete....
Kepada gua punya kawan kawan in Singapore I am very very super delighted happy and gila to meet you guys on the 1 Sept 2007 in MOS. No worry la will contact you guys de.. in ONE condition we are going to party crazy that night !!!!!! WOOOOOO HOoooooooo!!!!!!!!