Dancing with who I am

I MOVED MY SOUL

2011-04-08T02:46:00.000-07:00

Jay Sean's Hit Singles "Down"

2009-12-29T04:52:00.000-08:00

When it comes to the business of being a singer there are artists, there are stars and there are phenomenons. Jay Sean is all of the above. The proof is in the press, the sales, the fans and above all, the music.

ALL OR NOTHING is both Jay Sean's first American release and first for Cash Money/Universal Republic Records. But while it's his debut over here, the 26-year-old Pop/R&B singer/songwriter/producer has been a major sensation and multi-platinum artist over there since 2004; releasing two smash albums, scoring two top ten singles, nominated for Britain's heralded MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Award twice and building a worldwide, fervid fan-base that stretches from Russia to Australia to NYC.

Jay Sean - My Own Way

Jay Sean - All or Nothing

Jay Sean (Head Shot Purple Background)

In some ways ALL OR NOTHING is the best of both worlds. Featuring sizzling, brand new tracks like the lead off single "Down" (featuring label mate Lil Wayne), ALL OR NOTHING also includes some of the songs that helped Jay Sean blow up around the rest of the world.

One of those songs is "Ride It" written "strictly on a vibe," built on a hypnotic, sinewy track, and delivered with Jay Sean's slick vocals. The video for "Ride It" clocked an astonishing 12 million hits on You Tube (20+ million hits across all online video channels) and captivated fans everywhere; including Cash/Money Records CEO and co-founder, Ronald "Slim" Williams who was turned on to Jay Sean's music by one of the singer's producers. Slim liked what he heard and proved it by making Jay Sean the first UK artist to join the Cash/Money family.

The match up of Nawlins swagger and UK Pop/R&B drives ALL OR NOTHING's first single "Down" ft/ Cash/Money soldier Lil Wayne. Already taking radio by storm, "Down" resulted from a conversation that began about what's wrong in the world, and blossomed into a celebration of everything that's right - namely love.

Offers Jay Sean, "I'm a very positive, optimistic person and thought let me write a song about the idea that if you've got someone special in your life then nothing else really matters how you need to appreciate the little things. The title is a play on the word 'down.' That's why Lil Wayne says, 'Are you down like the economy.' It's a fun, very easy track something to pump in your car."

Another mid tempo breeze born out of real life is "War." The message? "To battle with anybody, whether it's your girl, family or another country never solved anything," explains Jay Sean.

It is that mix of introspection and keenly crafted Pop/R&B songs that has brought Jay Sean from where he was to where he is.

Born and raised in London, England and of Indian/Punjabi heritage, Jay Sean started rapping at 12 and credits rap with helping him structure, produce and write songs. Inspired by R&B stars Jodeci, Brian McKnight, Joe, and Musiq Soulchild, Jay Sean started singing hooks and then stepped it up.

Amazingly, at the same time he was exploring his artistic side, Jay Sean was at med school; surely a steadier profession than "pop-star." Luckily Jay Sean's parents had his back.

"It wasn't as though they suddenly went 'you sing?' Jay Sean laughs. "They knew there might be a strong possibility I'd do music. They told me, 'The same way you apply yourself to your studies you have to work hard doing music.' That's always stayed with me."

Jay Sean's songs caught the attention of a producer putting together a groundbreaking project fusing traditional Punjabi music and contemporary Pop/R&B. As soon as the single dropped, Jay Sean became the face and voice of a new generation.

"It was so interesting that the kids who love listening to Pop/R&B and traditional Indian music said, 'What the hell is this, it's brand new.'"

Along with galvanizing a heretofore, untapped demographic, Jay Sean caught the ears of the industry, because as he explains, "The English labels knew I had this huge following.

His solo debut ME AGAINST MYSELF dropped in 2004 and exploded on the Internet. Jay Sean toured through Europe, South East Asia, as well as spot dates in the US. He even performed, with Akon, at the Ruler of Dubai's daughter's sweet sixteen. In India, this album outsold Jay-Z, Britney Spears and Madonna.

"I have a heavy fan-base in many countries including India. I'm in a minority culture but in many countries, there's still Indians there and they all knew me," says Jay Sean.

After dealing with creative issues and the desire to change his musical direction to straight-forward Pop/R&B, Jay Sean made the decision in 2008 to go for self.

"I realized I had a global fan base so why not make the music myself?"

Those instincts paid off and then some when MY OWN WAY, his first release on his own label, Jayded Records, out sold and then some Jay Sean's prior effort. The album peaked at #6 on the UK album chart.

All of which brings Jay Sean to ALL OR NOTHING and a future that is just beginning.

Speaking with a refreshing mix of humility and confidence, Jay Sean says, "I've got a different up-bringing and take on a music that you guys make so well and would like to think that I'm a fresh new face and voice. Hopefully American audiences will like it. People always like a change. That's what I have to offer."

Listen to Jay Sean's hit singles "Down" now. He's an amazing Asian singer and I'm proud of him! I'll be like him one day and you'll see it.

"Down" by Jay Sean

Baby are you down down down down down,
Down, Down,
Even if the sky is falling down,
Down, down
Ooh (ohhh)

You oughta know, tonight is the night to let it go,
Put on a show, I wanna see how you lose control,

So leave it behind 'cause we, have a night to get away,
So come on and fly with me, as we make our great escape.

So baby don't worry, you are my only,
You won't be lonely, even if the sky is falling down,
You'll be my only, no need to worry,
Baby are you down down down down down,
Down, Down,
Baby are you down down down down down,
Down, Down,
Even if the sky is falling down,

Just let it be, come on and bring your body next to me,
I'll take you away, hey, turn this place into our private getaway,

So leave it behind 'cause we, have a night to get away,
So come on and fly with me, as we make our great escape,
(So why don't we run away)

So baby don't worry, you are my only,
You won't be lonely, even if the sky is falling down,
You'll be my only, no need to worry,
Baby are you down down down down down,
Down, Down,
Baby are you down down down down down,
Down, Down,
Even if the sky is falling down,

(LiL Wayne)
Even if the sky is falling down like she supposed to be,
She gets down low for me,
Down like her temperature, 'cause to me she zero degrees,
She cold, overfreeze,
I got that girl from overseas,
Now she my miss America,
Now can I be her soldier please,
I'm fighting for this girl,
On a battlefield of love,
Don't it look like baby cupid sendin arrows from above,
Don't you ever leave the side of me,
Indefinitely, not probably,
And honestly I'm down like the economy,
Yeahhhhhh

So baby don't worry, you are my only,
You won't be lonely, even if the sky is falling down,
You'll be my only, no need to worry,
Baby are you down down down down down,
Down, Down,
Baby are you down down down down down,
Down, Down,
Even if the sky is falling down

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Merry Christmas!!!

2009-12-25T00:00:00.000-08:00

Christmas is always what I've been waiting for. Every year, I was hoping that Christmas won't be late because I hardly can stand the wait. But what is Christmas all about. As for me, Christmas is not only about Christmas Tree, Candy, Snowman, Shopping or even Santa Claus (he did not died for our sins). Christmas is to celebrate the birth of our dear Lord Jesus Christ. He came to this world to save us from sins. I believe that is what Christmas is all about. As a follower of Christ myself, I share the gospels with my friends without any shame. Because we know that we are doing it for the Lord.

Merry Christmas from the one who owes this blog!

Christmas is also about having the JOY in your heart. Every Christmas approach, I felt the change from sorrow to Joy. Christmas really makes me so happy and as old memories flash back in front of me, I laughed. I remembered some of the shows I watched during Christmas like "How The Grinch Stole Christmas", "Home Alone" and other Disney's Christmas shows. Oh how I really miss those moments.

Here is one funny Indian Christmas video taken from YouTube

The Fame Monster (Bad Romance)

2009-12-17T20:13:00.000-08:00

"Bad Romance" is a song by American pop singer Lady Gaga. It is the lead single from her second studio album, The Fame Monster. The track was produced by RedOne and was inspired by the love monster (paranoia) that she had faced while touring through the previous year. After the demo version of the song leaked, Gaga premiered the song at Alexander McQueen's Spring/Summer 2010 Paris Fashion Week show on October 6, 2009, followed by the release of the cover art. Composed in a similar tempo to her previous singles, "Bad Romance" features a sing-and-tell bridge and a full-mouthed chorus. The song talks about exploring the joys of a bad romance while referencing Alfred Hitchcock films in some of the verses.

Official "Bad Romance" Music Video by Lady Gaga

"Bad Romance" by Lady GaGa

Oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh-oh!

Caught in a bad romance

Rah-rah-ah-ah-ah-ah!

Roma-roma-mamaa!

Ga-ga-ooh-la-la!

Want your bad romance

Rah-rah-ah-ah-ah-ah!

Roma-roma-mamaa!

Ga-ga-ooh-la-la!

Want your bad romance

I want your ugly

I want your disease

I want your everything

As long as it's free

I want your love

(Love-love-love I want your love)

I want your drama

The touch of your hand

I want your leather-studded kiss in the sand

I want your love

Love-love-love

I want your love

(Love-love-love I want your love)

You know that I want you

And you know that I need you

I want it bad, your bad romance

I want your love and

I want your revenge

You and me could write a bad romance

(Oh-oh-oh--oh-oooh! )

I want your love and

All your lovers' revenge

You and me could write a bad romance

Oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh-oh!

Caught in a bad romance

Oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh-oh!

Caught in a bad romance

Rah-rah-ah-ah-ah-ah!

Roma-roma-mamaa!

Ga-ga-ooh-la-la!

Want your bad romance

I want your horror

I want your design

'Cause you're a criminal

As long as your mine

I want your love

(Love-love-love I want your love-uuhh)

I want your psycho

Your vertigo shtick

Want you in my room

When your baby is sick

I want your love

Love-love-love

I want your love

(Love-love-love I want your love)

You know that I want you

('Cause I'm a freak bitch baby! )

And you know that I need you

I want a bad, bad romance

I want your love and

I want your revenge

You and me could write a bad romance

(Oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh! )

I want your love and

All your lovers' revenge

You and me could write a bad romance

Oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh-oh!

Caught in a bad romance

Oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh-oh!

Caught in a bad romance

Rah-rah-ah-ah-ah-ah!

Roma-roma-mamaa!

Ga-ga-ooh-la-la!

Want your bad romance

Walk, walk fashion baby

Work it

Move that bitch crazy

Walk, walk fashion baby

Work it

Move that bitch crazy

Walk, walk fashion baby

Work it

Move that bitch crazy

Walk, walk passion baby

Work it

I'm a freak bitch, baby

I want your love and

I want your revenge

I want your love

I don't wanna be friends

Je veux ton amour

Et je veux ta revanche

Je veux ton amour

I don't wanna be friends

Oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh!

I don't wanna be friends

(Caught in a bad romance)

I don't wanna be friends

Oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh!

Want your bad romance

(Caught in a bad romance)

Want your bad romance!

I want your love and

I want your revenge

You and me could write a bad romance

Oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh!

I want your love and

All your lovers' revenge

You and me could write a bad romance

Oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh-oh!

Want your bad romance

(Caught in a bad romance)

Want your bad romance

Oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh-oh!

Want your bad romance

(Caught in a bad romance)

Rah-rah-ah-ah-ah-ah!

Roma-roma-mamaa!

Ga-ga-ooh-la-la!

Want your bad romance

And also, I found this on YouTube. It's so funny!

"Bad Romance" Parody by Sherry Vine (Lady Caca)

Asia Pacific Youth Alive Conference (APYAC) 2009

2009-12-15T06:21:00.000-08:00

This was definitely my first time going for this HUGE conference (but not as HUGE as the one they had in Jakarta). The purpose I wanna go for this conference is because I can get a free T-shirt (only for early birds). But after experiencing the 3 days conference, I felt my whole world change. I didn't go for alter call but what makes me really happy and to follow God's will was the worship. The worship by Brad&Rebekah and band was awesome. It was more than awesome! The revival night was totally amazing. I really love the worship led by an Indonesian band. When the spirit of the Lord moves in my HEART, I will DANCE like David dance! I will dance...I will sing and I will shout for JOY!

Anyway, the conference was represented by 29 nations;

Malaysia, Singapore, United States of America, United Kingdom, Africa, Thailand, Indonesia, Brunei, Vietnam, Cambodia, China, Japan, South Korea, Fiji Island, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Bangladesh, Iran, Pakistan, Philippines

The conference was held at Glad Tidings Petaling Jaya (GTPJ) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. More than 1500 youth from across these nations attended the conference. This years team is to "SPEAK TO THE NATIONS". Indeed we youth are to stand up and recieve the baton passed on to us. To continue the works of the generation before us && speak to the nations. To tell the world of the Gospel. To share the love of Jesus Christ to everyone.

"Therefore, go and make deciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." - Matthew 28:19

At this conference, we have spiritual giants sharing with us the word of God. Faithful followers of Jesus Christ featuring Ps Mike Pilavachi and;

Rev Ong Sek Leang
Rev Clement Wong
Rev Julie Khoo
Rev Lisa Chin
Ps Dr Lew Lee Choo
Ps Darick Yeo
Rev Victor Wong

We are all wonderfully blessed by the sermons shared by them. In this 3 days, topics such as :-
"Being A Prophetic Voice", "Hearing God's Voice", "Battle of the Mind", Patterns for Victory", "Choosing the Right Voice", "A Life That Speaks", "Empowered to Impact" and "Breakthroughs In The Nations" were highlighted. This conference was a blessings to many of us and is definitely willed with the presence of the Holy Ghost. It's an amazing encounter and a fantastic experience. I strongly advice that we start saving up for the next APYAC in 2012 (=

Below are some pictures taken by me and some amazing ones taken by Nick Tay. Kudos to him. For more, find it on Flick r

Bought their album "The One We LOVE" & "Acoustically Inclined"

Brad&Rebekah are amazing singers of the Lord

Rob is freaking tall

Enjoying the worship led by Brad&Rebekah and their band

We all LOVE Brad&Rebekah don't we

Featuring Ps. Mike Pilavachi from the United Kingdom

Special performance by Juwita Suwito

Nissan Sunny Not Really Sunny

2009-11-14T00:31:00.000-08:00

Today, I went to work out in the gym at Fitness First Leisure Mall like 10am - 11am and went back home. Being kind enough to help Rumah, I took sick Serene to the clinic near PGRM and waited quite awhile because the other doctor was out. It was raining outside and I thought that it was not a really good sign. The car (20 years old Nissan Sunny) that I'm currently driving it not in a very good condition. So when it rains, the engine easily gets cold and you kinda need to warm the car for a few minutes. But thankfully, the rain stopped and it was about time to go home after Serene has taken her medicine from the doctor. At first, there was no problem with the car so I drove smoothly back. But on the way (nearing the round-about) the car stopped! It was a sudden. Being a paranoid myself, I didn't know what to do because I hate people horning at me from the back.

I tried starting the car for quite a few times but it didn't start at all. After getting fed up with the car, I called Justin Lim (the owner of the car) and ask him to come over and help me. While waiting for him, I called Rumah and Bro.Edward came and help. He helped to push the car. By God's grace, our senior pastor passed by and was wiling to give us a hand. He jump-start the car and it finally moved. I went to serviced the car and after paying the amount for changing the black oil, I went and pump in petrol. I was all relieved coming back home after a hard time outside. I realized that life is not that simple. And I was thinking of writing a short poem (not rhymed) about life. This poem is based on my point of view and is based of what happened in my life while walking down the road.

Maya Modelling 4 Starters

2009-11-06T05:58:00.000-08:00

Wow! Never new that using Maya to model could be that tough. You will need to get use with the shortcut keys and familiarized with the software. On the other hand, Maya modeling could be fun too! And if you're like using the software everyday, busy modeling, sometimes you'll tend to hold "Alt" button and "Right Click" to zoom instead of "Ctrl" plus "+" in Photoshop. There was one day after tired of modeling, I tried to rotate my Facebook account. Maya gets in your head!

Anyways, my first time in GO Academy is kinda fun though with our future "Lawyer" && "Engineer". Everyone has a nick name like mine is "Ah Boy" (Not sure why 'Ah Boy' though). Alan, our "TALKATIVE" lecturer first taught us how to model a simple dining set. But I went beyond that trying to model a standing lamp (with a bulb). Here are some pictures of my so called complete dining set that I think I should show you guys;

For more pictures on "Maya Modeling 4 Starters", try clicking here. Ooops, I mean HERE!

New Blog Layout

2009-11-01T05:00:00.000-08:00

Oh GOSH. I had no choice and have to find a new layout for my blog. Recently, my old layout's sidebars was missing and I didn't really know why. Got fed up and decided to find a new one. Although I tried putting up the new layout, I also found out that it doesn't work.

Miss my old layout =[

After clicking and trying for many times, I finally discovered that my blog post is too much. Like previously, I set it as 30 post in one blog. That this why I can't see my sidebars. But anyways, I've already created a new one. It can only take up to 2 or 3 post. No choice. I have to.

Officially 18 Years Old

2009-10-05T01:32:00.000-07:00

I didn't want my birthday to be remembered because my grandfather is not with me. Ever since he was around, my birthday was a cheerful one. There's always something special on my birthday when he's around.

Turning 18 is special and I don't want to miss it. I don't want to take this as another day. So I forgot about the negative thoughts that has been clouding my mind. Some say go and get laid or drink some beer. But obviously I'm not going to do that. I recieved a call this morning and it was DK Ross. He told me that I'm already an adult. Basically, I still feel normal turning 18.

Well, there's no celebration today because I'm gonna celebrate with one of the tuition teacher's son (whose birthday is on 5th October) birthday this Saturday. As well as the October babies!

Tomorrow will be another day. And I'll think that my birthday was yesterday. What's so special? I expect some of my classmate to wish me but NO. I realize that they are not my true friend.

Earthquake in Malaysia

2009-10-01T00:16:00.000-07:00

No. I didn't get this information from the newspaper. I got it from Twitter! Malaysia became the trending topic on Twitter and I was wondering what happend to Malaysia. And all I knew was that there was a 7.9 magnitude earthquake that hit Padang, Indonesia. This occured about 6.15pm. I didn't felt the shake here in Cheras. I also heard that there will be Tsunami that my hit shores in George Town && Port Dickson. And here is what I wrote. I don't know why but it just came into my mind.

SE Designs

2009-09-29T03:30:00.000-07:00

Recently, I have downloaded a 30 days trial software (Adobe Photoshop CS4). While waiting for college, I decided to do some arts && designs stuffs to gain experience. Some are just graphic designs and some are book covers. I wouldn't know if it's impressing unless you leave your comments here or if you have Facebook, you can click here to comment. I would be happy if you share me your ideas too or if you are an expert in these stuffs, please teach me too.

Here are some I did just recently;

The Colors of Music

My "SE Designs" logo

You can see this picture on my right side bar where it leads to my Facebook profile

You are also able to see this at the right side bar where it will lead you to my Remedy.fm profile

And this will lead you to my Twitter profile with just One Click!

"Beyond Ur Horizons" cover design

This book says it all

Life Is Unjust

2009-09-26T00:00:00.000-07:00

FOR READING && MEDITATION - JOHN 16:17-33
"In this world you will have trouble. But take heart!
I have overcome the world.' (v.33)

As we have been saying, although our pain may have come from an evil source outside our own will, we ought not to concern ourselvestoo much with where it has come from but where it is leading us. Sadly some people are never able to get past their pain because they argue to themselves, 'This is unjust. I did nothing to bring this pain on myself so why do I have to bear it?' Certainly in some cases the pain will be unjust, but we must not expect life to be just. Christianity doesn't teach that it is. On the contrary, at its heart there is cross - and that is the world's supreme injustice. We live in a fallen world and our prayers should not be for justice in life but for power to turn injustice to good ends. Then we will experience something greater than justice - we will experience the blessings of God.

     Life wasn't for the apostle Paul. He found it brought him all kinds of difficulties - imprisonments, floggings, desertions, anxiety, and so on. It wasn't JUST. But he found something better than justice. 'In all things God works for the good of those who love him,' he told us in his letter to the Romans (8:28). The things that happened to him were not good; some of them were thrown at him by the devil himself. But God worked all these things into a pattern for good which brought glory to Him and aided Paul's spiritual development.

     'Like two cogs working together', says one preacher, 'God actually uses evil foe the destruction of evil. He uses devil-sourced evil for the making of God-inspired men and women.' So don't ask for life to be just; ask God's help to turn every pain into a pearl.

Lord Jesus Christ, You came into an unjust and fallen world and showed us how to turn every impediment into an opportunity. Please help me not to whine for justice but by Your grace to follow Your example. Amen.

Scorpion-Stinging Pain

2009-09-25T00:31:00.000-07:00

FOR READING && MEDITATION - PSALM 69:29-36
'I am in pain and distress; may your salvation,
O God, protect me.' (v.29)

Yesterday we ended by saying that even though pain may have come from an evil source, the question is not so much where it has come from but where is it going. This is not to make light of pain or to dodge the issue of why a loving and omnipotent God created a universe in which pain now exist. To go into the reasons why God allowed pain to become part of life on earth is beyond the scope of these present devotional readings; my concern here is to help you take God into your pain and allow Him to turn whatever pain you might be experiencing (or will experience in the future) to good ends. My focus will be on the mental and emotional pains that arise within us, though I will have something to say about physical pain also.

   Some of the worst pains a human being has to bear are pains - the anxiety that burns like fire, the loneliness that engulfs us like black cloud, the dull ache that affects our whole outlook, the scorpion-stinging pain which sometimes renders a person immobile. Day by day men and women are leading their lives as normal (and often doing so with a brave smile) while all the time their calm exterior is hiding lacerated heart. Everyone knows that it is far easier to say "My tooth is aching" than "My heart is broken". And in the absence of anything to see, people are not disposed to offer sympathy or special care.

     Not all of us can respond to pain with praise and thanksgiving as we find the psalmist doing in today's text. His godly reaction may not be ours but perhaps in the days that lie ahead we will learn some things that will help us respond in the same way.

My Father and my God, help me I pray to learn the secret of the psalmist and rise above all my pains - mental, emotional and even physical - and turn them into a paean of praise. In Jesus' name. Amen.

The Choice Is Always Ours

2009-09-24T00:25:00.000-07:00
From now onwards, I'll be posting stuffs like my personal walk with God. I'll be writing exactly what I read from the Ever Day With Jesus. Is just not for me but it is also for you. God has His ways =]

FOR READING && MEDITATION - 2 CORINTHIANS 7:1-6
"Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation...
but worldly sorrow brings death." (v.10)

In this issue, we look at the way in which God is able to take the pain caused by deep hurts or horros that occur in our lives and guide them to good && godly ends. This is something all of us need to think about because sooner or later everyone has to deal with pain in one form or another.

     From the passage we have read today we learn that the unspiritual behaviour of the Corinthian converts had caused great pain to the apostle Paul, and so in deep sorrow he had written to them concerning their need to change. His words, in turn, brought about great pain in their hearts, but under God it had worked to bring them to repentance. The apostle then explains that one of the differences between pagans and Christians is that believers can turn to God in their pain and let him direct it to beneficial ends. Those who try to deal with pain they are feeling on entirely human level will find it leads to death - they get nowhere. Those who take God into their pain find it leads to life - to spiritual enrichment. James Moffat translates today's text in this way: 'The pain God is allowed to guide ends in a saving repentance ... whereas the world's pain ends in death.' When we open ourselves up to God and bring our pain to Him it gives Him the opportunity to turn what would have been senseless suffering into a spiritual discipline.

     The pain we experience may have come from an evil source but the question is not so much where it has come from but where it is going. And where it goes is determined by whether we allow it to be guided to life or to death. The choice is always ours...

Lord Jesus Christ, help me pray to put every pain or distress that comes into my life in Your hands. You turned Your cross into a throne. Please help me turn my lesser forms of suffering into triumph also. For your own dear name's sake. Amen.

Have A Meaningful Hari Malaysia

2009-09-15T19:44:00.000-07:00
What would the world be like if everyone looked much like everyone else; same hair, skin colour and appearance? What would the world be like if only one culture existed, one religion, one language? Would the world still be as beautiful, as rich, as vibrant and exciting as it is today?

You can take a Malaysian out of Malaysia. But you can never take Malaysia out from a Malaysian

What about Malaysia?

What would Malaysia be like if we all belonged to one ethnic group, one religious tradition?

Would there be nasi lemak, char kuey teow, banana leaf rice, chapatti and dhal? Asam pedas, yong tau foo, vadai and rojak? Would there be roti canai and teh tarik?

Malaysian national dish, 'Nasi Lemak'

'Roti Canai' for breakfast?

Penang fried 'Char Kuey Teow'. My fav =]

Would women wear baju kurungs, cheongsams, and saris? Would children recognise our Sikh brother with his majestic turban, Pak Cik wearing his kopiah, Annai with hi white vesti and Apek in a Pagoda t-shirt?

Would there be kompang, Chinese drums or tablas? How about the joget, sumazau and bhangra? Will we get to enjoy Dikir Barat, Chinese Opera and the Bharatanatyam? Would we celebrate Gawai and Keamatan?

We're all in this together

What would Malaysia be like if we all belonged to only one ethnic group, one religious tradition?

Just be proud and say that you're a Malaysian

Hong Kong actor, Bosco Wong in Malaysia
Will we wake up to the soothing call of the azan and go home at the end of the day to the alluring sounds of Hindu temple bells or the clank of cymbals as we breathe in the quaint smell of incense drifting from a Chinese temple? Would Sundays be Sundays without church bells ringing?

Would all our weddings be the same old same old? No adat bersanding or bunga telur, no tea ceremony or yam seng, no nalangu or laddu?

What would Malaysia be like with no Hari Raya? No ketupat, bunga api, pelita and no children going house-to-house collecting duit raya? What is there was no Chinese New Year, no reunion dinner, no yee sang, no ang pow and o lion dance?

What if we did not celebrate Deepavali, and nobody carried out oil-bath ritual, or decorated their houses with kolam and no lamps were lit? What if we did not experience the spirit of togetherness at Christmas or listen to the harmony of Christmas carols? Would we still celebrate with each other by holding open houses?

What would Malaysia be like if we all belonged to only one ethnic group, one religious tradition?

Can we still call this country Malaysia?

Would we still be Malaysians?

Have A Meaningful Hari Malaysia

It's So Complicated!

2009-09-14T01:39:00.000-07:00
Arghhh!!! My head is really cracking right now && I'm so damn confused. Which college should I go? Which one of these are the BEST?! B.E.S.T!!!

The last time I went to American Exhibition Education was last February at Hilton KL. And I'm going again this Wednesday (Sept 16/09) at Le Meridien. Basically I'm going to get more information from SCAD. Yeah, I never thought they'll come again. Anyways, SCAD was my first decision if you would had read my old post. But unfortunately, the money is always involved here. Where the hell am I gonna get RM300K?!! Beg? Oh common, that's just being a fool.

Dear SCAD, I'm gonna meet you one day . . .

RM300K for 4 years degree in Digital Animation. That's really a BOMB! I should have saved my pocket money when I was younger and not wasting time splurging around. At least that would a make a lil sense here. Would it? I'm not sure. . .

Probably "Twinning" was the best suggestion. It will save a lot rather than going straight to SCAD without a cent. That would be like doing 2 years diploma in TOA and 3 years degree at SCAD. Ooops. . . sorry, it's 3 years diploma at TOA and 2 years at SCAD. And by the way, those of you who are a newbie in my blog and probably don't really know what I'm blurting about, TOA stands for "The One Academy" && SCAD stands for "Savannah College of Arts & Design". Now got it?

I just wished I was here now. Course started already. . .

After talking to one of the counselor from TOA, Mr. Billy Khoo, I thought I was going go for this college && Mummy Su will be happy about it. But then again, it's a BOMB!. Where do I get that large sum of money although it's cheaper than SCAD? Obviously is not a bomb if I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth. Those kind of people can afford but not me. And perhaps I'm too late for the "Scholarship" thingy. =[ "MaMa! Save me...!!!"

And now here comes a SURPRISE!!! Not for you. But it's neither for me too. It doesn't seems any surprising to me when someone told me that the government are giving a free course for 3 months. And furthermore you'll be paid. Heard that? I WILL BE PAID! And I just wanna thank God for this opportunity I'm gonna have. This 3 months course is at "GO Academy". Never heard of this before, not popular at all but I think I better not miss the chance.

Yep! And this was the "GO Academy I was talking about". . .

So I waited for an email from the PIC to give me the details about the college and when will it be commencing. They call me up and said somewhere in August. But then they said it'll be commencing somewhere in September. And now I'm still waiting. Waiting for the email.

Raffles International College KL sounds kinda cool

While waiting for umpteen years (it looks as though the time is flying), suddenly I got a call from my Senior Pastor. He recommended me to try to look up on "Raffles International KL" at Jalan Ampang. Well, it's obviously not free. I'm not like pushing away what people recommend me and said that this college is good. All I'm trying to do is just listen. Sometimes, we, youth are not better than our parents. We may be smarter than them in computer games, Facebook/Twitter or the modern device. Their advice must be taken and you're a fool if you don't listen. Ever heard of this, "Don't teach your grandmother to suck eggs"? Well if you never heard of it, you just did. They are more experience than us.

So, currently I'm still waiting for the response from the people I deal with and I'll let you know if I am in college. This whole thing really sounds complicated isn't it? Haha, drop your comments && have your say =]

Camp Vision Singapore 2009 (Part II)

2009-08-25T05:29:00.000-07:00
So there was many activities on the second day at Camp Vision. Well, I'm used to waking up early although I slept late that night (Cuz it was the last night). Took bath and went for the morning exercise. And again, I didn't kena colgate tht night.

Basically I'm not gonna crap a lot here and just blog about what I've learned on the second day at Camp Vision. I've really learned a lot of things from these various activities. Is not just coming here for fun but we're also coming here to learn new stuffs. You don't go back empty handed without learning anything.

The first activity was "Trust Fall". I did this before so I actually participate in this "Trust Fall" thingy. Frankly speaking, I was not afraid at all because I trusted my team mates that they'll catch me. And it's a takes real courage to fall flat. It takes a lot of courage doing this "Trust Fall". Is all about trusting your team mates and building confidents. Guess what?! My team mates caught me and after that, Vivien told me that I was so darn heavy (I'm only less than a 40KG).

Paul demonstrating the "Trust Fall"

Moving on to the next activity "Spider Web". I have done this before in my school during my librarian meeting. To get on the other side, we need to crack our heads on how to bring all of our 17 group members. So we carried the smallest one first and then the BIGGER ones. You're being smart if you are working together. Our leader, Pathma was persuading Farhana (The coordinator of the Spider Web challenge) to add more marks for our groups. So Farhana gave us harder task in order for us to get to the other side. More marks if Lewis didn't touch the string. He was forced to take out his T-Shirt and remain shirtless. Lol, that was really funny but I forgot to take a picture for this one.

While waiting for the rain to settle down, we decided to play an interesting game

The weather was unexpected cuz our next activity was supposed to be Kayaking and Rock Climbing. Sad, sad, sad cuz I never had a chance to "Rock Climb". =( But anyway, we went for Kayaking after the rain settled down. I remembered the last time I kayak was 13 years old at Outward Bound Camp, Ipoh. So we had fun kayaking to Johor (No lah, bluff you cannot meh). Camp Christine is just opposite Johor.

I've learned a lot in this camp especially the "Perseverance Push". This activity taught me how to trust myself and forget all those negative thoughts, which is the only thing that is stopping me. This special activity is participated by 4 participants. There will be one pusher, two blockers and one supporter. Basically the pusher represents 'you'. You are the one who is going to make your dreams come true. You're gonna push it no matter what people say about you. And the blockers are the ones who discourage you. They'll say all the negative stuffs to stop you from achieving your goals. Whereas the supporter is the one who encourage you. They are your backbone and your good counselor. They are the one who is throwing out all the positive words to support your dreams. So is actually up to you on where you wanna fix your ears at. Either the blockers or the supporter. I've made it through the rain with all my heart. Is not about how strong you can push, is all about how much you want your dreams to come true. It's in you.

That's me and Peter (the blockers), Ruby (the pusher) & Vivien (her great supporter)

Here's Akisha (the pusher), Nurhidayah & Lewis (the blockers) and Nor Faizan (her supporter)

This was actually my first time witnessing a camp fire. So, each group are told to present a skid about a gangster who changed his life into a Good Samaritan during the camp fire. Lots and lots of fun activities during the camp fire. It was totally awesome, fun, exciting and also funny. And the skids perform by other groups was funny but my team was even funnier. It was hilarious! Lewis was the mother and the way he act it is so funny. Watching a guy acting like a girl (putting paper balls to create their breast) and cat walking is totally not weird but funny. We cherished the moments we had during the camp fire and sang some slow songs and also bomb each other. Haha, tell you that was totally more than FUN!!!

We cherished every moments we had during the Camp Vision

Camp Vision's camp fire that I will never forget

And after the camp fire, it was time to acknowledge our own team mates. I love this part right here because you can never forget the good catching words when your team member acknowledge you. Words of encouragement will still linger in your mind and you'll probably not forget it. That's why it's very important to encourage and acknowledge your friends. Not putting them down. . .

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My New MSN is back!!!

2009-08-25T05:13:00.000-07:00

This might sound weird cuz I don't really write nonsense. But I don't really think I'm typing craps. This is my blog, love it or hate it, juz accept the fact or leave.

Well, I'm here to tell you guys that I finally can access to my MSN. It was like for 6 months I can't sign in to my MSN. I was like "Is there a problem with my Internet connection? Or I have to change the settings?". . . Haha, all those thoughts have been thrown into my rubbish bin and now I can like chat with my friends on MSN. I juz love the new features they have on MSN.

Camp Vision Singapore 2009

2009-08-18T22:27:00.000-07:00
Woke up early even before the dawn could come it's way. Took bath about 4.45am. Clean and fresh. Can't get enough sleep on that day (14th August 2009) feeling excited about going to Singapore for the first time. Probably a newbie there. Checking whether all the necessary stuffs is in my big black bag. While waiting for Sis. Susan, I drove the small van out and parked it outside the first house (Rumah 1). She's supposed to take us to First World Hotel at 6am but she was a lil bit late. The bus was pretty not boring and it's exciting cuz you have like a TV screen behind every seat. So it was real fun and I watch 3 movies. But it wasn't so fun cuz there was no speaker. You have to buy the ear-phone on your own which cost RM1.50. Anyway, I enjoyed it. Casino Royale was my favorite. The second was a comedy movie, The Boy Girl Thing and She's A Man (halfway thru).

That's obviously me the paranoid and David on your right the metrosexual lad

Taking the best shot by pausing the movie

That's James Bond and a pretty lady (not sure what's her name)

The small TV screen behind every seats as you can see

Love this shot!

The pictures above might as well do the talking here and I'll give some explanation. Alright so we left at 7am if I'm not mistaken and obviously there was no lav in the bus. By the way, we're sitting on a bus called "First Coach".

Finally we reached Singapore and was in the immigration office checking our passport. And I observe that the Johor immigration is not so strict and not upgraded than the Singapore's. Singapore is like really strict. They checked everything and do things seriously.

Mobile operator change from Maxis to SingTel

Singapore Immigration office

Actually, I was not supposed to take picture here and I didn't know. Probably I missed the warning sign board at the entrance which read "No recording and no taking pictures". Ooops, I broke the rule =P

Everything went smoothly and thank God Peter (above) was not caught. The Immigration Officer shouted "Hey, no camera here!" at Peter. I was like "Oh sorry sir" . . . haha

The first thing I expect from Singapore is their cleanliness. I mean not like clean but SUPER CLEAN. Well, it didn't really came to my expectations. I was like "Wah, Singapore so damn clean man" and when I saw the Big drain "Hey look! I thought must have no rubbish in the river wan!". Haha, caught cha Singapore! At least is clean not so dirty like Malaysia. They do not have 'Ah long' stickers on their road sign board or anywhere else. Singaporean is organized. Love the taxis there.

Arrived and left Novena Square to switch bus.

Singapore it's a clean country. . . duh?

Singapore has yellow cab too! But blue is the most common

The three Musketeers from L-R: Peter, David and me =]
Why miss the boat when you have the chance to take pictures of Singapore city? Hey, I realize that I'm a tourist!!! (for the first time)

So we was wondering whether we're staying in a hotel or in a tent or dormitory. Luckily it was not in a tent. We arrived at Camp Christine at 4pm and the Singapore youth leaders was welcoming us inside waiting to break up into groups. First, I was in Group 3 (Orange) under the care of Xiao Yang and Gary Lau. Then they switched leaders from the other group because of language problem. Pathma and Arina find it difficult communicating with their team mates because they speak and understand Mandarin. Since Xiao Yang and Gary are Mandarin speaking people, why not they lead the other group?

What a long story I have. Anyways, we had ice breaker and a late lunch at 5pm. I love playing the "Frog" game but I won't explain how to play this game cuz I'm running out of words :p

We introduced ourselves within our group and met new people. My small group leader was Pathma and Arina. Whereas the youth leader in our team is Suan and a volunteer Ronald.

At around 7pm, it was time for dinner but I didn't had mine cuz I had lunch earlier. Anyway, it was Chicken Rice for lunch. Not much difference because Singaporean food are almost the same as Malaysian.

No, I didn't have time to take bath yet cuz it was not time for my shower yet though.

After dinner, Mr.Tony brief us on our next activity, Night Walk. We have to walk up straight to Lim Chu Kang Road lane 8 and then turn right into Lim Chu Kang Lane 6C. But before we move on to the next activity, Ahmad Fauzi introduce us a game which was exciting, 'Move-Stop-Rotate-Crash'. And still, I'm running out of words explaining this game. Perhaps, am lazy. Lol =D

I'm not gonna crap a lot here and move on talking about the night walk activity. So, we were supposed to enjoy God's creation out there and keep silent for the whole of night walk. Not supposed to make a single noise except for coughing, sneezing and emergency lah. Our group lost the way where we are supposed to go and meet the volunteers but we didn't. We knew the right path one hour later but we gave up. Our legs are cramp and we are so tired and exhausted too. By the way, didn't I mention we broke the silence about 44 times? Oh yeah, I did not. =D

Tired, tired and felt like dying after the night walk. We finally reach Camp Christine and I was like missing home after a long walk at Lim Chu Kang Road. And again, I love the clean place there. Quiet and peaceful where you can have your honeymoon there. Why honeymoon?

Came back and gathered in our respective groups. G.I. Joe arrived first and we're not the last. Somewhere in the middle. Dunno where lah. . .

Why Group 3 (Orange) when you can give a name for your own group. So Tony gave us about 2 minits if I'm not mistaken to think of a group name. I can't remember what my team mates came out with but mine was 'Starstruck' (taken from Lady GaGa's song 'Starstruck'). But I changed it to OrangeStruck which sounds better and logical for our group. But no one heard what I said =( Anyway, we took a long time thinking of a group name. Ours was "O³". First it was O3 but I think O³ sounds better and cool.

And then we had to draw a banner four our team. Again, Tony gave us 13 minutes? I forgot. Here's the final touch of the drawing. We work together. Our group motto were "One for all, all for One". In the end, we're all in this together right. . .

The "O³" (O Cube) banner

Then we're supposed to come out with our group cheer. So Taqim and Fiza gave us their idea,
(Boys)
Who's gonna win, gonna win, gonna win?

(All)
We're gonna win, gonna win, gonna win

(Boys)
Who's gonna win?

(All)
O cube!

(Boys)
Who's gonna win
(All)
O cube! Oooooooo....ooooooooooo.....CUBE!

That was our cheer. Well, the youth leader had theirs too and I love the rhythm. Here's a picture I took. I will remember this cheer but not forever (I tend to forget at times. . . haha)

The Camp Vision cheer!

Love and Vision,
Inspiration

We are leaders,
In action

We all live for,
Dreams and passion

We create a,
Sensation!

(Repeat 3X)

Oooohh. . . Camp Vision!

It was fun and excitement after the first day. So we slept at about 12midnight - 1am. . .around that. Some kena colgate but it wasn't me and oh, I took my bath and brushed my teeth. Clean and fresh . . .

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SE's Notice Board

2009-08-16T22:52:00.000-07:00
Welcome to SE's Notice Board. From now onwards, you'll get my latest updates not only from Twitter but also from this notice board. SE's notice board started on the 13th August 2009, Thursday. The purpose of this notice is to give the latest information on where am I and what will I be blogging about. The first picture will be the latest notice and followed by the others.

Singapore My First Destination

2009-08-13T03:03:00.000-07:00

I'll be going to Singapore tomorrow and it will be my first time going there and my first time going somewhere out of Malaysia. Unfortunately, I thought I'll be going by plane but not really an airplane =[ We'll be traveling there by bus. I really hate when it's a long trip and when you're traveling by bus. Looooooooooooong journey and probably I might vomit! Ewww . . . I really hate that!

Anyway, I have packed my things and bought new underwear (cuz' my underwear goes missing here at Rumah Sayangan. Till now, I still can't find my missing underwear. 3 of them!) for RM14. Wanted to buy boxers but Tesco Cheras didn't put the label and that's gonna cause a trouble for the cashier to scan. One boxer for 12 bugs??? That's expensive! I decided not to buy it and save my money for other use.

See ya! (when i'm back =] . . . )

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♫Because of You♫ lyrics by Samuel Effron

2009-08-11T23:35:00.000-07:00
I wrote this lyrics about 1 month ago when I was humming the song. While doing the hum, I slowly add in some lyrics into it and started writing it down. This lyrics is about putting the blame on someone. I put the blame on this particular person because I believe they are the one who caused my life to be very dull and down. Some of em' doesn't make any sense so just ignored it. I'm thinking of composing it soon (not sure when).

♫ Because of You ♫

(Intro)
Hmmm. . . . . .
Yeah, yeah. . .

(Verse1)
I walk out of my house,
Feeling it was all my fault,
My life seems to be very dull,
But something came into my thoughts

(Pre-Chorus)
I don't wanna blame someone else
'cause I know it wasn't them too,
I just wanna tell you something
and it was all because of you . . .

(Chorus)
Because of you,
Not my dad not my mother,
Not my brother not my pretty sister,
Not my cousins
although there are dozens! . .
of em'

Because of you,
Not my friends neither my wonderful fans,
Not Mitch Hewer or the people of the world,
Not my girl 'cuz I know she's innocent
and that's her! . .

(Verse2)
I know that you're hearing this,
but you try to shut your ears,
Record it and save it on your disk,
Imagine that I am near, oh dear . . .

(Repeat Pre-Chorus)

(Chorus2)
Because of you,
I went and loaf at Tesco
I was so bored,
got nothing else to do,
I'm sorry I can't follow you back to Sans Fransisco

Because of you,
I can't really study
My darn BIG books of Biology,
I'm gonna fail so badly
and get a scolding from my mummy, mummy!. . .
mum . . mum . . mum . . mum . . mum . .
parapapapam!

~Oh nooooooooooo,
no no no no no no . . .

(Bridge)
Because of you,
I cannot do . . .
Can't even update my Twitter,
Got my Facebook account terminated,
My abandoned Blogger not updated,
It was all your fault and our relationship
slowly faded . . .

I just don't know why such feelings is
happening to me
Can't even be happy and jolly

Was it all because I look like a geek or even a nerdy . . .

(Repeat Chorus1 & Chorus2)

(Outro)
I guess is time for me to go home
back to where I came from . . .

Please comment on what you think about this lyrics. If you wish to amend or add something into it, copy and paste the original and add or amend onto it. If you are done, just post it on the "comments" box. Thank you =)

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Giving Testimony @ Rumah's 20th Anniversary

2009-08-11T14:25:00.000-07:00
When Sis.Susan told me to give testimony during the home's 20th Anniversary, I was like "What? I have nothing to testify about". She told me that I can testify about the blessings I have in this home and how was God being part of my life. Well, God has done many things in my life, without Him, I won't be where am I today. I can blog, Facebook, Twitter, Internet excess, free food, etc. Here is my speech;

"Good evening, I am Samuel Yong and I'm turning 18 this year. I feel good to be able to stand before you all to tell you how blessed I am to be at Rumah Sayangan (RS)

My early childhood days have not been altogether a happy one. In fact, I don't even know who my parents are, I don't remember playing with my dad or mum. I wish I had my daddy's hug and a mum's kisses. I was brought up by my grandpa and at the age of six I came to RS.

Life at RS is a disciplined one, a time for everything. Of course there are the good and bad side of such, but as we grow older, we are given space and certain freedom to enjoy life.

My one and only beloved grandpa passed away about 2 years ago and I thought my world crumbled in. I sometimes felt very lonely and asked God why such happened to me and what my future will be. I would cry almost every night thinking of by beloved old grandpa and would talk to him as though he is there.

Instead of feeling sorry for myself, I chose to count my blessings given me at RS. I thank God I have just completed and passed my Form 5 although it was not what I expected to get. The results was pretty good to present my certificate. I'm now making arrangement to pursue further studies in Digital Animation. I also wanna thank God I have passed my driving lessons just 2 weeks ago and believe soon I'll be able to drive.

I have been blessed with a laptop has help me to do some research work. I have caring staff at RS who care and treat me like their own son, to give me Godly counsel and guidance in life, and money to spend. I also wanna especially thank my Math tuition teacher (since when I was 13 years old), Ms. Ng for making my Mathematics improve and helping me in many ways. You have been like a mother to me Ms.Ng. Not to forget Ms.Anna for driving me to tuition center. Thank you for those who have helped me a lot.

Global calamities, war and disasters have brought sufferings to many children worldwide. These children are truly underprivileged. As I have been blessed, I pray I will be able to help them one day. Instead of brooding over what I don't get, I should be thankful and appreciate what I have been given.

Once again, on behalf of my brothers and sisters of RS, I thank you all for your prayers, your generous donations and love to us. God bless you"

And may God bless you too for taking your precious time reading my testimony. Thank you =)

Grown Up

2009-08-10T04:16:00.000-07:00
I always pray before I partake my food that's laid on the table when I was a little kid. I've learned so many things at this orphanage home and I've also taught some young ones who is also growing up. I remember talking about Jesus all the time in my primary school, sharing the good news to my non-believers friends. I did not face any problem at all preaching the Gospel because I knew that God was with me. I was a very mystic boy, who loves reading the Bible everyday. I can even memorize the memory verse from Sunday school. I was good at almost everything especially arts. I was the only kid at home where all the staffs there pampered me. They loved me a lot because I was the only child who is very obedient, good boy, submissive but not so smart. I was that child who obeys the rule set by the home and also get extra points in our home's "point system". These so called "point system" is introduced to improve the children characters, attitude and behavior. But it slowly faint as the years came ahead. I was one of them who gets the highest in the home's "point system". And those who got lower than what is required, they'll not get to either watch TV, play games, go outing or sometimes even no dinner.

I never dare to tell a lie or even steal food from the fridge (I don't steal anything even I'm a big boy now but I sometimes tell white lies). I will feel very guilty stealing without asking the staff's permission or stealing my friends staff. In my whole entire life, I never steal anything before. But I sometimes tend to lie. I remember learning this song from my Church's Saturday event called "Joy Club" (I attended at the age of 11). "Joy Club" is an organization designed to built the children's attitude and characters. Here's the lyrics for the "Don't Lie" song:

♫Don't Lie♫

You may think that no one sees
And you may think that no one knows,
But the lie that seem so little
Somehow grows and grow,
For no matter how you try it
You can never ever lie,
All the problems that will come
From just one little tiny lie.

(Chorus)
One tiny bit,
Or stretch of the truth,
Grows to become a problem that's HUGE!
You can never ever ever lie,
All the problems that will come
From just one little tiny lie...♫

WOW! At least I can still remember the rhythm of this song but I don't really know the name of this tune. It's quite popular. I'll find out at Midomi.com to let you know the tune if they have there on their website and if and only you wish to know (Just knock at my door!).

Anyway, the tile of this blog is "Grown Up". Everything tend to change is one's character when you are growing up. Obviously, you don't grow down (No one does and it can't happen). When I was a six year old kid, I told my grandpa that I wanted a spectacle although there's nothing wrong with my eyesight. He told me that I can't because my eyesight was normal. I can see thing from afar and also near. He didn't want to upset me so he offered me a sunglasses, and I said yes (Both of us speak Mandarin). Well, I did have my yellow-outlined sunglasses he bought me but I lost it =/ It was when I turned 12, I was still not satisfied because I still want to have a spectacle. To get what I want, I lied to one of the staff and told her that I can't see clearly what's on the blackboard (in my primary school). She tool me to an optic shop and the optician said that I have no problem at all with my eyesight. My eyesight was perfect. Still unsatisfied, this time I look right up at the sun with my eyes WIDELY opened. Stood there for about 1 minute. No one was looking because it was during my PE (Physical Education) period. To cut the long story short, I finally got my spectacle and I was so happy wearing it. Unfortunately, 2 months later, I find it difficult wearing spectacles. I regret somehow for not appreciating what God gave me (a perfect eyesight) but I've ruined it =( I tried wearing disposable contact lens and it was pretty irritating for the first few months but you'll get used to it when you are already wearing it for almost a year. I'm short-sighted by the way.

And that's how I became a nerd. My friends all call me a nerdy Sam. Haha, I just find it very funny so I called one of my friend a fish-horn head! I have been teased a lot many time in my High School so I've learned from them too, I'll also tease them back, and sometimes jeer to hurt their feelings (Actually, I hate hurting people's feeling). I'm always labeled as the religious geek who always talk about Christianity. In Cantonese, they'd call me "Kong Ye Sou" which literally means "Talk Jesus". I'm also happy that my job is done sharing the Gospel with them. I also find no trouble sharing with my Muslim friends and I find it more easier sharing with them rather with the non-Muslims. Period.

I'm going to turn 18 this year and what I have been doing along the year 2009? If you are wondering, I have been looking for which college I should go and it took me almost 5 months to consider that. First, I wanted to go to SCAD, Georgia, United States, but the board members of the home knows they can't fork out that large sum of dollar notes. And then, I also spoke to one of the staff from SCAD, Raj Jeshang (long story). Well, probably I can't afford to go there now but someone suggested me to do "Twining Program" (where I do my 3 years diploma at The One Academy and transfer to SCAD for 2 years degree program). It was a long consideration but I thank God that someone found me a government sponsored 3 months 'Digital Animation' course at no cost. Furthermore, I'll get around RM500 (143.67 USD).

Back to the title again, I'm actually here to tell you guys that I've change a lot. Not only in my physical appearance, but also my characteristics and the way I think. I also tried moving away from God but it was useless because I can't go to the world outside thinking I'll be safe wihtout God's protection. I also tend to forget to say my grace before I eat. It was like everything changes after my grandpa died (I'll have a post on that soon). I also tried to walk around like a debonair, gonna change my hairstyle soon (I'm even thinking of dyeing it dark brown which will probably match my skin color), the way I dress. I come here to tell you guys I've change a lot. I, Samuel Yong aka Samuel Effron, have changed a lot. I'm now a grown up boy, a youth and a mature teen. I have grown up.

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Gary Leon Robert (1987 - 2009)

2009-08-06T01:02:00.001-07:00

Miss you so much.....

I wished we have the chance to celebrate your birthday on 18th August

I didn't realise that you have Facebook, but I still miss you

Now, I'm not gonna support Liverpool, bcuz of you, I'm a MU fan now!

I love your smile =)

Dear Gary (In Memories of Gary Leon Robert)

2009-08-05T06:02:00.000-07:00

DEAR GARY,

I remember the day I met you,
I remember the smile on your face,
You were strong in all things you do,
You have run and won the race.

You told me that I am your friend,
You told me that I am also your brother,
You taught me how to be a courageous man,
You made me feel confident and stronger.

How could I forget the memories you left behind,
Dearest memories will never be forgotten,
Your humbleness and the sincere smile still lingers in my mind,
Your victory, kind heart, friendship will always be written.

Now that I know you’re in Heaven,
Home with God our heavenly Father,
And brother, I have learnt a lot of lesson,
One of em’ is to do things together.

Your appearance at Church I will truly miss,
Dear friend, dear brother, may you rest in peace…

Facebook Username

2009-06-15T21:43:00.000-07:00
This time, Facebook has upgraded their feature by having the users create their own username...

-I got my "personalized" Facebook URL. If you haven't't already friend me and care to do so, go here http://www.facebook.com/samueleffron

KL Sentral + Sunway Pyramid + The One Academy = STRESS!!!

2009-06-03T23:52:00.000-07:00

I came back home tired and exhausted! Today, I went out to meet the counselor at The One Academy to get to know more about this Arts and Design college. It took me almost 4 hours to reach Bandar Sunway. I took the RapidKL bus B112 to go to KL Sentral and that was about 7.30am from Taman Midah. I didn't know where was the bus going cuz it's my first time taking a B112 bus. It went round the world and I couldn't recognize a few places. I reached KL Sentral like about almost 1 hour. I assume it's like 8.45 am I reached the destination due to the traffic jam at KL roads. (It's always like that when you're in the city).

So the problem now is I didn't know what bus to take in order for me to go to Sunway Pyramid. It took me 30 minutes to think of what bus to take until I ask a RapidKL lady officer. But I was surprised with her answer! She don't even know what bus to get there but she told me to walk down to 7Eleven to take a bus from there and so I did. I finally got a bus (U63) and I was like "Finally I can sit down and relax"....and guess what? I reach my destination at Bandar Sunway safe and sound. I was like OMG! I can't believe I'm here (what am I talking about?) Oh, anyway, I didn't know how to get to The One Academy. That was the other problem. But I did figure it out myself after loafing one round at Sunway Pyramid Mall. I finally reach TOA and I had the chance to talk to Mr.Billy which he had being following up with me since last year. I took a bus from Midah at 7.30am and I reach TOA at 10.30am. That's 3 hours for me to reach TOA. What if it's everyday? Since I have talked with Mr.Billy, I would have assigments everyday and thats almost impossible to finish it. From 9am to 5pm is the class. Well, if I take bus earlier like 6am, I would reach there about 9am. Class start and finishes at 5pm. By the time I get home, I would be tired and I wouldn't want to finish up my homework. And if I would stay up till 3am, I would be very sleepy in the morning. That's stressful isn't it. So the only solution is to stay there at TOA hostel.

After a long talk with Billy and tour around The One, it was time for me to go home. I hate this part. I didn't know how to find my way back home. I landed up at Subang Perdana, PJ. I don't really know this place and is out of Kuala Lumpur. I took the wrong bus at the wrong place. I was supposed to cross the pedestrian bridge to get a bus to KL but I don't see any bus stop! I figure it out only when the bus passed by a bus stop (which I didn't know it existed. I'm new k). Haiz, I learned how to travel know and that gave me a big headache to get to TOA. Tired, exhausted and I dunno what else to say...

Anyway, after finally getting back to KL Sentral and from there, I stop at Berjaya Times Square KL. I went to the MOL cybercafe to check my favorite social network, Facebook (there was 65 notificatios) and played my favorite all-time game, GTA. And after playing for 1 hour, I decided to go back home (oh...I miss HOME). And guess what? dot dot dot.......(THE END ACTUALLY, no I'm not dead! I mean the end of my story, not me...if not I wouldn't be typing now!!! lol)......

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2009-06-01T04:21:00.001-07:00

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Thank You Facebook & Thank God!

2009-05-31T21:16:00.000-07:00
After my Facebook account got disabled, I was like so shocked. I tried to log in many times but it still states that my FB account has been terminated! My friends told me to create another account but I refused to. So I send email to Facebook to reactivate my account but they did not reply for 3 weeks. I thought they would reply by next day, but it was not what I expected. There was certainly no solutions. The only way is to seek God. I prayed while walking to the bus stop. I asked God to have mercy on me. I waited patiently for Facebook's reply but unfortunately, I had no choice but to create a new one. It was like 3 weeks I have been using my new Facebook account. So here's the story. I got back my original Facebook account!!! I was like the happiest boy on planet. I just don't know how to express my feelings! I thank God for answering my prayers and wanna thank Facebook for reactiviating my account. Now I got 2 Facebook accounts.

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Original Facebook account: samuel_effron@hotmail.com or CLICK HERE
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Living My Life

2009-05-28T06:38:00.000-07:00

There are a lot to learn in life. House chores that needs to be done. Assignment that needs to be completed. Have you ever had someone telling you that you must make your decision by tomorrow and you are all stressed out and confused hoping that particular problem would be ride down in a immediate second? Have you ever had a destiny that you wished to be fulfilled but it was never what you expected? Life is a lot to learn. Life's like a brief candle. People come, people go. Generations changes from time to time. Do you believe in what we call generation gap? Telling that your parents are just too old fashioned? I think they are. Have you ever wished they could understand how you felt? You wished that you have freedom in life but you did not get what you wanted. People said that is not what you want in life, but is what you need in life. Things that are necessary for you. Not things that spoil your living. Not things that make you cry in the end of the results. I wanted freedom myself. I wanted things that my friends have. Their parents gave them mobile phone at the age of 14 while I felt out dated. Have you wished to be an ambitious person but you just couldn't afford the cost of colleges or universities? You did not get scholarships because your results weren't that good. Getting a string of A's in school isn't the reality of existence in life. It's not about getting good grades in school or having that trophy in your hands. Is not about getting the 'top student' reward or receiving a file of certificates. All these things doesn't mean you are a successful person. I don't define success in this way. Look at Bill Gates, a college drop out. Now he's one of the richest man in the world. It's all about your attitude, your behaviour. It's all about believing in yourself. Not being proud of what you get. Just doesn't mean that I'm an orphan I can't be as successful as Bill Gates. Don't be looked down by the rich and the clever. They are humans just like us. It's just how much power you wanna put in. You and I have great potentials. The world is about to discover the next entrepeneur. And that is YOU. So live your life to the fullest, you could be a famous person one day. (;

"LIVE YOUR LIFE!"

SCAD or The One Academy?

2009-05-27T22:12:00.000-07:00

It's hard for me to decide because of financial problems. It's hard for me to find scholarships cuz my SPM results is not a string of A's. I have been asking around but no one can help. I have been doing my research on the internet but until now, I'm still stuck in my office working part time. First, I decided to apply for The One Academy (TOA) but when I found out about Savannah College of Arts & Design, I found it better than TOA. But the problem is always money. If I study at SCAD, that would be about RM300K!!! for 4 years. NOT INCLUDING LIVING XPENSES. I'm not born with a silver spoon in my mouth. And if I were born with a rich family, I would be in SCAD by now. Btw, Facebook is a place where you can connect with your friends, but for me it's different. I use Facebook as a place to find friends from United States. Especially the SCAD students. I have been chatting with one of the Malaysian guy who is also studying at SCAD now. I asked what I have to from him since it's easier to communicate with Malaysians. I mean, they do understand Manglish. But he spoke like American cuz he's from Garden International School. Anyways, until now, still haven's decided yet. I planned to do my foundations at TOA but the 'money' keep giving me trouble. And after doing foundations here at local, then only another few years at SCAD. And again, who is gonna sponsor me. I have no relatives to support me. I'm just an orphan. So I came up with a conclusion. It's either;

1.STUDY @ THE ONE ACADEMY (TOA) or SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ARTS & DESIGN (SCAD)

2.DO FOUNDATIONS HERE AT TOA AND ANOTHER FEW YEARS @ SCAD

3.FIND OTHER COLLEGES

4.WORK AS A STREET SWEEPER (AT LEAST I EARN A LIVING) LOL

See && Saw

2009-05-26T18:46:00.000-07:00

Short story...2 friend, See & Saw. One day, see saw sea & saw didn't see sea. See saw sea & jumped in sea. Saw didn't see sea but jumped in sea. See saw saw in sea & saw saw see in sea. See saw both saw & sea were happy to see sea. THE END....Don't get confused....Confused others! ENJOY!!!

Spilled Milk....

2009-05-25T19:10:00.000-07:00

"It's no use crying over a spilled milk". This statement just made me remember that what is done is done. What is past is always the past. I can't amend it, I can't change it. I can if and only time machine was invented. It' really useless crying over a spilled milk. Have you spilled a glass of milk before and cried over wishing it did not happened? Have you like go crazy just because your milk spilled? Tell you what, it's pointless. It's just like chasing after the wind. Life's like that sometimes. Like in my case, my Facebook account got terminated. I cried. But I thought it was in vain. It's just useless crying over what is done. I also wished that didn't happened. I wish it was just a dream. My friends told me to create a new account but I refused to listen to em'. Until I realize that Facebook did not reply, so why should I wait? You can't wait for the milk to go back to it's glass. That's totally insane! Why not go make a new one instead of begging the milk to come back to it's glass. So I decided to make a new account. Sometimes, we humans cry over something that cannot be undone. We just have to take it as a lesson in our lives and not make that mistake again. We learned from our mistake just like I did learnt from mine. I made a new fresh milk and I was very careful not to HIT the block and spill my morning drink. "It's pointless crying over a spilled milk".

"DON'T CRY OVER A SPILLED MILK"

Is Facebook Ur Most Preffered Social Network?

2009-05-22T00:45:00.000-07:00

This question just came into my mind and I decided to create a poll. If you read my previous blog about Facebook, you sure know what I'm talking about. My old Facebook account was terminated and I thought that Facebook shouldn't have done this since I did not violate the Terms provided by Facebook. What do you think about Facebook? I need you to cast your vote on the right side of this blog in reference to the above title. At the same time, you can also voice out your comment here. Thank you

Starting My New Life

2009-05-21T19:25:00.001-07:00

After crying over the termination of my previous Facebook account, I have no choice but to start a new one. First, I thought of not starting a new account but to wait for the Facebook reply which I did made a complaint. Since I did not receive any reply from them, I decided to create a new FB account to get back all my old friends and also SCAD (Which I really need them the most). Thank God I saved all their email addresses using my Hotmail account so it was quite easy to get back my old friends. In my old FB account, I have like about 832 friends and I was happy because I was gonna hit 1,000 friends. I'm like competing with my colleague. But it's sad that I lost them all :( .....is like losing all my precious stuff. But why did FB disabled my account without any of my concern???

Anyway, starting a new Facebook account is just like starting your new life. You erase all your past and move on to a new beginning. Seriously, I felt that way. I felt calm having a new account but I still need back my old FB. I desperately need it back!!! Having a whole new life is a good thing, but the past will still linger in your mind. So whatever I have with my old account still lingers in me. My friends, my photos, comments, people writing on my wall, Christians giving me godly guidance, notes about me, keeping in touch with SCAD and even I'm the admin of two groups. One is MALAYSIA VS. SINGAPORE (MVS) and the other is CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. But now there are no admins left in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation! But thank God I have 2 other admins who handle MALAYSIA VS. SINGAPORE (MVS).

I just need back my old account. While expecting a reply from Facebook, I rather start a new account. You can add me if you like or go to http://profile.to/sameffron. It's my memorable web address. One of the special application from Facebook. See ya!

Desperate because of 'Facebook'

2009-05-20T03:43:00.001-07:00

I never thought that my Facebook account would be disabled. What have I done wrong here? Honestly speaking, I did not post any photos that are obscene, nudity, offensive, etc. But why has Facebook deactivated my account? I don't find the reason why Facebook (FB) should take this action. I mean I got like 832 friends. Some are real friends, some are from my Church, some are also from SCAD which I require information from, some whom I just met and some are just merely friends. They mean so much to me and I don't intend to keep on adding people. But FB cannot do this to me just because I added to many users. Yes, there are warnings but how will I know that I hit the block. It could be I was in the toilet and my friends could have play with my profile. I'm begging FB to reactivate my account. I'm praying hard at the same time. When we are enjoying life, we don't need God. But when we are in desperate moments like this, we seek His help. Now I know why is it important to always pray...

Facebook

2009-05-20T03:35:00.000-07:00

My Opinion On Facebook

I know nothing about Facebook when I first sign up last year (2007). I was using Friendster and MySpace and my Facebook account was abandoned. I've heard a lot of people using Facebook as their social network and I was like "What are they talking about?". Facebook didn't really impressed me because of their simplicity. Unlike Friendster and MySpace, Facebook is just a plain and simple social network without any of those colorful layout where you can beautify your profile.

I started using back my Facebook account this year because I want to know why is Facebook so interesting and why is it so popular that has been used by millions of users worldwide. Before I used Facebook, I was quite confused with this tab called "Wall". I didn't what's the purposed of the "Wall" tab there. Then there's a blank column where you can write your status there. In Friendster, they call it "Shoutout". So is like two weeks I was updating my profile, uploading new pictures and so on. As time passes by slowly, I was really addicted to Facebook. And now, I have abondoned my Friendster.

In my opinion, many of them prefer using Facebook because of it's simplicity. Futhermore, you can chat while updating your status or checking on you friend's photos or answering the quizes or even play some games! See, in Friendster, you can't chat. Furthermore, when you wanna add a friend, it takes hundred years for you to go the next link. While in Facebook, you just click on their picture or their name and then there will be a pop up consisting of three tabs; "Add Friend", "View Friends" and "Send Message". You click "Add Friend" and wait for their confirmation. But for some, they don't have these three tabs. Recently, I tried adding Mark Zuckerberg, but there was like only one tab, "View Friends". Maybe he has set his account in such a way he only adds people he knows and no one will add him too (that's sad). His the creator of Facebook anyway.

Facebook also gives you the opportuniy to write your own notes. It's like you are blogging. It also gives you to become a fan of someone/something like for instance, I became a fan of Facebook, Twitter, Sleeping, Praying, Cuddling, Zac Efron, Ashley Tisdale, Disney and many more. You can also join various of groups created by some of the Facebook users. I have created mine. Well if you are a Facebook addict, click MALAYSIA VS. SINGAPORE to join this particular group.

Recently, Facebook has made a lot of changes and not many of the Facebook users like it though. But frankly speaking, I myself just like the way Facebook it is now because it is well organized and simple. If you haven't sign up for Facebook, why not do it now. Experience the fun using Facebook. I've got a lot to tell you, but I thought you might Just wanna find it out yourself. Go to www.facebook.com or click Facebook.

And for all who are already using Facebook, please voice your opinion about this social networking and what you think that Facebook should improve to maintain the users worldwide. See ya!