The Grosteque Imaginations~

Things Aren't What They Seem

2010-05-10T17:08:00.001+08:00

Finally! A new post!

This time, I'll be writing bout my trip in Vietnam, Hanoi and trust me, it's an eye-opener.

If you were thinking that a place like this would be a somewhat undeveloped country,

You aren't anywhere from far.

If you've been to more remote places in Thailand, it's something like that here.

But the highlight of my post this time is the cultural side of it.

Be here for three days and you'll start giving EVERYONE a suspicious eye. They'll rip you off here every little chance they have here. But the thing is they'll not even give it a thought to steal from you. You can walk around with jewelry no problemo. No such thing as snatch thieves or robbery here. Strange isn't it?

Don't forget this is also a communist country. Anything like that and *chop!*. It's a place where they won't steal from you but if you're not careful and lose something, they'll definitely not return it to you. So be real careful around here.

Be here for five days and you'll start crossing the roads here no problem. Hardly any cars here cause they cost DOUBLE the price of our heavily taxed cars in Malaysia. But the whole road is teeming with motorcycles and bicycles that zoom by every second at terrifying speeds. The cars here don't give way either. So don't walk in front of a car and expect them to slow down, cause they won't. One of the main reasons why accidents occur all the time. On the other hand, motorcycles and bikes can avoid you. Try taking a taxi here, their driving techniques are incredible. You can see how those two-wheeled vehicles maneuver around you. The people here never lift their hands off the honks - the main cause of the sound pollution here. They'll honk at ANYTHING in their way - alive or not.

Be here for a week, that's only when you'll start seeing the good side of these people. Like Thais, if you get on their good side, it's always the safest. There ARE some very honest people I've met around here. But that's rare alone. Learn to have a good laugh with them and they'll be nice to you. Buy favors from the people useful to you here if possible and they'll make life good for you. And you'll learn to haggle well after this period of time too. Everything (except with stated fixed price) can be haggled for. Most of the things here are cheap such as bags and clothes (counterfeit of course).

Food is really good too. EVERYTHING is fresh.

Best of the best I tell you. But don't buy food off the streets with no washing water. Just observe them for a while and you'll know why...

But if you look in the right places, food is fantastic.

Like the beef noodles, Phở Bò (fer bo), their signature dish around here. It's definitely the best. Everything is fresh and real good. People here aren't fat because of their low-fat and tasty diet. Stay here and you'll definitely lose weight. The food here are low in oil content and salt. That sounds tasteless right? But it's all replaced with the yummy vegetables (scrumptious) and fruits (delicious!) here. Unless you're a carnivore, you'll love the food here. Actually in fact, I think you'll stop being a carnivore after your trip here.

So there you have it. Hanoi in Vietnam. There's actually so much more to write about. But I haven't been here long enough so...yeah.

They have Twister in the form of a can here!!!!! And they have Fanta!!!

Lol...

So there...byeeee~

Got the job!

2010-01-19T16:01:00.000+08:00

As the title suggests, YES! I got it! The job at Petsmore in Queens' Park. Will be starting work on Monday and once that happens, we'll see a lot less of Joey (which is a good thing...right?)

Well, not much to talk about since I'm real tired. I've watched The Spy Next Door starring Jackie Chan already but I'll only do the review another day.

I've also gotten myself a new pair of Mix-Style Headphones to replace my existing one. Somehow it doesn't seem to have the feel of the old one. It IS cheaper by a whole lot too. So far the sound doesn't sound bad so it should just be my imagination. Oh well, ciao~

Woohoo! Job at pet store!

2010-01-17T19:11:00.001+08:00

Went out looking for jobs again. Went to PetsMore in Queen's Park and got my first interview. They'll be calling one of these three days for my second interview! Finally! A job in a pet's store! 8D

It's my 'dream' job! 8DDDD Woohoo!

Problem is, even though it's a 5-days a week job, but I've to work on weekends. =(

BUT, it's worth it cause I get RM900 + Commission a month! Awesomeness!

So wish me luck for my second interview!

Prinny Madness

2010-01-16T08:30:00.000+08:00

As far as I LOVE Prinny with all my heart, it can get extremely agitating. What's more provoking than losing 30 lives every 5 minutes. It's just too difficult. If I'm not patient while playing this, I don't know what is!

But I gotta admit that Prinny makes me fuzzly =3

But this game is seriously brilliant. An amazing 2-D Platformer that KILLS you. It's ULTRA-DIFFICULT. It's so far the toughest game I've ever laid my eyes upon.

At the beginning of the game you are allowed to choose two types of difficulties: Hell's Finest or just the regular difficulty. Both difficulties include 1000 chances and in regular difficulty, Prinny has 3 lives whilst Hell's Finest, he only has one. I mean GOD, who plays THAT. Even 3 lives is enough for me to hack away a hundred chances in 2 hours!

And after playing with strategy for 2-3 hours, you just want to go all the way - kamikaze style. I'd say the stage completion is even tougher than the bosses itself! They send a parade-no, a RAIN of enemy troops down on you. And you're expected to dodge them with your 3 pathetic amount of lives...

To play Prinny, you need to have: Perfect Timing

Perfect Finger-work

Perfectly Quick Reaction

and be Perfectly...well, Perfect Patience

These are the MUST-HAVE or you'll end up bashing your PSP or maybe end up mopping in the corner crying. It's such a dangerous game *exasperatingly shakes head*

But the good side of the story is that it has nice graphics and has entertaining humour. If you manage to finish the game, you'll feel the satisfaction without a doubt. I remembered I called everyone who knew I was playing Prinny that I finished the game and was almost in tears lol (YES, THAT'S how bad it is)

I'm currently playing the Alternative Storyline now. It's as crazy. At least crazy enough to evoke my emotions to blog. Now I feel much better! =D

Time to hack away those lives!

Holidays...

2010-01-13T05:13:00.005+08:00

I've been wasting my holidays away. Gosh. Never have I ever felt like my days being so uneventful. Well, to fill it up I've been around asking for jobs. Today I went to a couple of pet shops to ask for a job. After thinking through the options I have, I thought pet shops would suit me best prior to my last decision to just work in Adam's game shop.

Well, lately I've also been going out with Terry a lot ^^ It's fun having him around. Since we ARE long-lost friends of 6 years lol. But yeah. Just the other day I found out I forgot how to back-skate again. Took me 5 hours to re-learn it again. This proves I need to go skating more often. *shrugs* I've also further confirmed with myself that I should go to Taylor's. I think that would suit me best. But the one thing that's holding me back is the same lot of people from Suria are going there too. I'm not too sure bout being in the same environment they are in. But I'm also going to check INTI too just to be sure. Of course, the tour around Taylor's is just too convincing for me to want to go there now. Oh well.

I also just came back from watching Alvin and the Chipmunks 2.

I can't say 'squeakual' sounds very innovative though.

But anyway, the show wasn't as good as the first one. It's quite entertaining though. I won't really be reviewing this cause I don't find it worth reviewing. It'll be something nice to watch with your family but not really as a must-watch.

*Spoilers*

The plot is mainly about the three chipmunks, Alvin, Simon and Theodore who are world famous singing chipmunks and when their guardian, Dave is hospitalized, he put them under an aunty's temporary care. But unfortunately, she runs into a minor accident as well. So they're then put under her grandson (who only games and has no sense of responsibility at all)'s care. Then the antagonist from the first movie finds a new batch of chipmunks who call themselves 'Chipettes' and tried to take over the Chipmunks' fame.

For now, we'll just wait till good stuff such as Alice in Wonderland, Tooth Fairy, Shrek: Forever After, A Nightmare On Elm Street and The Spy Next Door (just to name a few) to be released. Loads of good shows are coming out this year. As well as games (YIPEEE!)!

Well, it's late (early). Gotta go now.

Ciao!

The Princess and The Frog

2009-12-20T02:49:00.004+08:00

Just finished The Princess and The Frog. Another Disney production. Interestingly, Disney made a black princess this time. Must be due to having Obama as President.

Below here is the movie poster.

Nostalgic isn't it?

Instead of showing the plot this time I'll just go straight to posting the trailer to this show.

Makes you wanna watch eh?

It's a little more of what you didn't expect and at the same time, it's pretty cliche but overall pretty good =)

One more other weird thing was that I actually had inspiration to write right after the movie D=

And such an emo one too.

It's called A Sad Song Tonight. Enjoy~

In my arms you will be.

In my heart you will see

That my dreams and hope is having you with me.

If love has to be dug so deep,

I know then it's worth taking a faith's leap.

I desire to feel you close

For you and I know I love you most.

Would you inflict pain to my heart?

Pain that would tear me apart?

I miss you everyday.

But only in my dreams will you feel the same way.

The things I wish I could say.

But it's not my game to play

Because I know I'll just be pushed away.

All you require I cannot give,

Nothing to do but take my leave.

I love you do you believe?

As much as you are my heart's thief.

I am soundly awake for you, are my sleeping lullaby.

But the song you sing rhymes goodbye.

Why now my love, could we not try?

By my bed every night,

I quivered and howled as I cried.

For you my dear are singing a sad song tonight.

Departures - Review

2009-12-03T07:51:00.011+08:00

Just finished the show - Departures (Okuribito).

If you've never heard of it, it's a Japanese production.

*Spoilers Ahead*

The Japanese Version Of The Poster

Departures mainly revolves around a man named Daigo (played by Masahiro Motoki) who's a cellist-turned-mortician He dreams of becoming a professional cellist but out of the blue, the orchestra went broke and had to be dissolved. So, being driven desperate, he had to sell his 18 Million Yen cello (madness) which he still owed and move back to his home-town with his wife. He sees an advertisement in the newspaper stating 'Departures' with high pay and short hours. Mistaking it as a travel agency, he phones in for an interview and was surprised as he was hired immediately. He then learns that there was a printing error in the newspaper and that 'Departures' was supposed to be 'The Departed'. But due to the high pay (500,000 Yen) and his desperate need for money, he took on the job.

I'll leave the rest for you guys to watch. It's quite an original plot. Though the story may seem a little morbid, it's actually quite an interesting watch as well as an eye-opener. This story contains multiple genres including comedy and drama. Although the Japanese trailer states that this show is not suitable for children, I find this show to be pretty mild. It can be quite a family show. There's also some cello moments played by Daigo. I definitely recommend this show. So, enjoy!

Ratings

Stars: 4.5/5
Story: 8/10
Music/Soundtrack: 7/10

P.S: I bought the original DVD for the price of RM16.90. You can find it in Times Square (In one of the CD shops. Don't remember the name..sorry.). Buy original, see original ;)

Almost there..

2009-11-30T16:18:00.000+08:00

Just finished biology..

It wasn't a satisfying paper I have to say.

It could've been better if I had my head to it.

Oh well, last paper tomorrow. Wish me luck!

Darn..

2009-11-29T21:03:00.001+08:00

FOCUS!!

Damn..I need to focus. Losing focus in exams. I need to clear my mind NOW! Only 2 subjects, 4 papers left..

I Wonder..

2009-11-29T00:45:00.000+08:00

I've walked on this ground long enough to know some things in life.
There are countless times where I've endured pain and suffering.
Even though it's only a gist of life, I've gone through them without second thoughts.
Even now I don't properly see what true pain in life can really be.

Don't mind me and my emo talk. Just wrote a new piece. It's a tab and I call it "Penguin's Lullabye". It gives a very goodbye feeling but not too sad at the same time a little cheerful. It's about singing a lullaby of goodbye - therefore "Lullabye".

Okay..I'm too lazy to further write anything else...ciao

This Is It!!

2009-11-01T14:48:00.003+08:00

Just watched Micheal Jackson's This Is It with Joo Lee and Azeera yesterday. Was real lucky to have gotten extra tickets to watch it! It was PHENOMENAL.

Seeing Micheal Jackson one last time in that rehearsal recording really makes it hard to believe that he's dead. He was full of life and rocked the stage. He tampered with every beat and every tune to all his songs to perfection. He dances like nobody's business and he rocks at it!

Watching This Is It brought back the 3-year old Micheal fan out of me. And now, I really miss him ='(

I think it's an opportunity to watch it and if any of you are going to watch it, stay till the VERY end. There's extras at the end *wink*

Also, we've gotten a first-eye witness to his guitarist for the concert -

Orianthi Panagaris

Apparently, she's been around for a while. She's Greek and she's rockin' good. Played as Carrie Underwood's lead once. And even had a chance to play with Carlos Santana when she was 18. She even came up with two albums already: Violet Journey and Believe (which was most recent). Apparently she can even sing! So we're looking here at this girl who's future is bright alright.

She also happens to be like one of the best female shredder I've EVER seen in my WHOLE life. From now on, she's on my idol and inspirational list. Plus, she's hawt 8D

And updates of my Golden Retriever? We've decided to call him Orange!

Cute isn't he? He's just learnt to sit and play tug-o-war!

He's adorable =3

Okay, gotta ciao now, take care everyone! SPMmers, we've 17 days to go before the horror begins.
Jya!

Getting a dog!!!!!!!

2009-10-18T04:05:00.002+08:00

Hey readers (if there are any),

I've finally reached my destination a.k.a the computer.

I've been feeling lazy lately and didn't get the chance to update.

So new things:

Uh.......oh yeah, just watched Pandorum (Note: link contains spoilers) just now.

Freaky o.0

But yeah. Review time.

I give this one 3 1/2 stars out of 5.

I'm not too big of a Sci-Fi fan so giving that much is considered quite good already I suppose =)

Oh yeah, and if you're planning to watch this show, be sure you don't have a heart attack.

This show jolts a lot of shocking and sudden sounds that catches you off guard.

And the funny thing bout this show is that it's rated PG-13.

Honestly, it isn't any better than District 9. I understand District 9 is rated 18 because of the violence and language. BUT, Pandorum is also violent and foul! They did censor the f*** and the b**** but the censorship needs working on.... *scratches head*

An example of it is:

What the fuc*censors* is that?!

That bitc*censors* is gonna pay!

I mean, what kind of censoring is that?! And there were even some parts where they only censor after the actors curse and swear. *shakes head*

Violence in this show is the typical I-eat-your-abdomen-and-rip-your-hands-out-while-I-gnaw-on-your-face type. Not any far off from the same thing you'll see in Resident Evil's zombies. There are numerous fighting scenes but nothing too far off. Weaponary consist mainly of blades (in a futuristic world..lol) which also means more blood.

Although the show has a damp, claustrophobic, scary, dark and ugly setting, it ain't THAT bad. Yeah! *sarcasm*

The monsters are ugly here though. They are actually human beings overfed with something. Too complicating to explain..so go watch it! It's a rather complicating plot which I found wasn't too great because they made things difficult for everyone but just so that they could fit in the twists of the story.

Next big thing,

Mum's getting me and bro a dog!!!! A holy Golden Retriever!!!! =DDDDDDDD

It has been on my wishlist for years already!

We're planning to call it Dino. Although there are other names in consideration such as Prince. How about Apple? Heh. Any suggestions?

Once we get him, I'll post some pictures and stuff. So, until then, ciao!

More New Stuff =D

2009-10-03T03:03:00.005+08:00

I've more new things to share!!!!!

Daddy's gotten me a 2nd-hand Asus P320!!!

Some snazzy shots of it =DDD

It's a PC phone and is totally awesome =P

Now I can update my blog and facebook anytime!!! Weeeeee~

What's next, oh right! Was walking in the pasar malam in front of Leisure Mall earlier and found my prom mask!

*Phantom of the Opera theme plays*

Oooh *shivers*. I can imagine the part where she goes "The PhAAaAaAaatom OPeraaAA isSS tTheEeeAARrEE inside my head~"

Well,

That's all for now, Jya!

Unique Gift

2009-09-29T05:17:00.003+08:00

Hey y'all. What I'm gonna share today is the very unique gift I gave to Sum for her birthday today! It's a drumstick! Lol.

Honestly, I've never given a drumstick as a gift
before xD

I mean, who gives drumsticks as presents to people who don't even own drums?!
Well, just posting to further wish both cowguinbit and pig a happy birthday once again even though I've said it a thousand times already 8D Happy Birthday!

Also, lately I've been sleeping so early it's a sin D=
From nocturnal to like some goodie-two-shoes who sleeps at 8PM and wakes up odd hours like 5AM =(
I AM very abnormal it seems xD

Sigh, now the sad part. There's only 49 days days to go for SPM. 49! Can you believe it?! It's like a MONTH. Oh well, time to bury faces into books and start breathing numbers and words. I mean, it's alright, because I ~~hate it so much that I'm forced to~~ love Sejarah and Math so much. Oh well, gotta go now. School -pfft-.
Jya!

The Epic Hug

2009-09-28T02:42:00.005+08:00

Wonder why the title for today's post is The Epic Hug? Well, because of this!

Shiho hugs Shinichi!!!!!!!!!!!
Honestly, THAT is epic xD
This clip is from Detective Conan Live Action Movie 2.
Both Conan and Haibara ate some cake with various alchohol in it
when they were in some and they changed into their adult form!
At last, a Shinichi and Shiho scene <333

You see, Shiho was in the kitchen where the cake was made and was planning on taking the bottles of wine there to research so she could create an antidote for APTX4869 but she was also thinking of just letting Gin and Vodka kill her since they were there. But Shinichi appears! She asked him how he knew and he simply answered "I'm a detective". And the Epic Hug begins! Man, I wish they'll end up together. This scene was utterly beautiful (sobs) until....Ran appears. Lol, this scene is actually pretty funny because Shiho finally shows her real side. So guys, I recommend this movie! Go watch!! Go! Go! Go!

A Recollection

2009-09-24T15:23:00.006+08:00

Since Nicole wants to see some of my poems, I've decided to just upload whatever I currently have here. *Note: 9/10 have emo elements. Viewer discretion advised xDDDD

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Fate

As the dice of our fate is rolled,
Faces turned to the answer they show.
The red studs of luck then turns blue cold.
And at last, the truth unfolds.

We cast our souls into the sands,
The winds blow and they scatter out to far lands.
Who knows if it'll be the place of the damned
Or the embrace of the heart of a gem.

We seek answers between
The border of life's very seam.
But all we're seeking is just an endless finds of pins.
No more would hopes be just dreams.
Or the endless happiness be but just life's schemes.

No one to trust for they're all pretenders.
Nothing but yourself in this glow of fear.
Standing alone, the answers lie here.
But beware of the untrue lure
For that, there is no cure.

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Inconsolable

I beg of you to stop,
For now my heart spews flowing drops.

Countlessly trickling down in pain,
I howl and quiver, no longer sane.

I seeked so far for it,
But so painful for my heart bleeds.
Unreachable my desire it is,
Even if I were to bow in humble plead.

So strong my need for this,
But so unworthy am I to touch such demise.

Stake a knife, pierce my heart,
Drive it in, tear it apart.

I can no longer bear and control,
For now I am nothing but inconsolable.

I'd go on my knees and somber,
Excruxiating to go any further.
My eyes would beg in a gleam of an ember,
Just to have a moment on a lonely night December.

But I know better than to ask,
For I deserve nothing but to pass.

It is my life I feel drained,
The pain my heart contained.
Wishing no more of this worthless game.

Leave me along in this open lie,
Let me slumber within till the day I die.

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Petrified

My stone cold heart could never comprehend,
As my unreasoned tears begin.

What lies ahead,
But anymore than my driven dread?

My pulse would thud,
Pounding hard on my broken heart.

A piece of a fallen star,
Falling down from afar
Tells a tale of an old scar.

A disgrace of a name,
Much more than that memory lane
Where lingers my ecstasy of pain.

If I could no more speak of sorrow,
Will you then bring me tomorrow?
If I could at last breathe no more,
Would darkness at last engulf my hollow?

Least I'll feel the dying wind
Just like it when it first begun.
No more games between,
My life, is no more than a dream.

I end this now,
As it is been found,
My life, an everlasting smile.

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Side-winded

Through my cold eyes,
I see, I feel the ice
Wrapped around me,
All my depressing lies.

The roads and paths disappears,
Soaking myself in strange tears,
The answer appears,
Revealing my true fears.

I drown myself in words of fools.
By lies, my heart is ruled.

It is endless,
Cleaning upon my own mess,
Down on these shameless lives my eyes rest.

I hear the thunder treble and the floors shake
From the nightmares I couldn't wake.
I could feel it, the sorrows after my heart, they dig
And they slowly rip me with hate.
Slowly, along with my sanity they'll take.

The rain slowly pelts my skin,
As I hear the music box of my dreams
Slowly rust in this shadowless dim.

I hear clockwork going through my mind.
I kept searching for the things I knew I couldn't find.
Things I know that'll be lost in time.
After all, I knew. I knew it wasn't mine.

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Caged

The soul of my love seems to slip away as the grasp of my hand loosened
Causing my very heart to be imprisoned.
It cries for freedom,
But all in vain, it could never be undone.

In a cage,
A spiked cage,
Crying in my heart each and every day.
Losing myself in a spiral daze.

The pain numbs my nimble heart,
As I have broken apart.

The stream of blood flowing down the wounds,
Knowing my end comes soon.

Lies and insanity will rise,
As I slowly tear and cry.
Pretending there is no goodbye,
As my heart slowly dies.

Doubtly walking away,
Wishing and hoping everything's okay.
Also remembering the nights of May,
As my memories slowly fade.

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I've still a few but I'm dying from typing all these out. I write my poems in my phone cause I get inspiration in odd places so...
Anyway, these are all I have so far, you can comment if you do you understand any of these poems and I'll 'attempt' to explain.

New Stuff

2009-09-23T22:59:00.007+08:00

Guess what?
I got Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol (Hard Cover!!!!)!
This book is like a must-have for us Dan Brown fans!

I was waiting for the initial working title, The Soloman's Key and was wondering why did he come out with The Lost Symbol instead until I read the flap xD

But anyway, this is an awesome read. Just stopped at Chapter 10 for now and will be continuing later.

I'm telling you people, get THIS book. You won't regret it.

What else now, oh right!
I drew a fan art of Haibara Ai from Detective Conan!

Needs working on but I'm pretty

satisfied xD

Also, I came across an old song, Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) cover by Marilyn Manson. Heard it while watching Gamer (Note: Bad Show) with Janice.
Now, with book in my hand, I shall begin a quest onto becoming a hikikomori!

I Carry Your Heart With Me

2009-09-20T02:26:00.004+08:00

Yesterday, I re-watched In Her Shoes starring Cameron Diaz again.
There was this poem in the movie by E.e Cummings titled I Carry Your Heart with Me.
It was so good I decided to share it with you.

I carry your heart with me ,
I carry it in my heart.
I am never without it.
any where I go,you go , my dear.
and whatever is done by only me,is your doing,my darling.
I fear no fate
for you are my fate,my sweet.
I want no world,for,beautiful
you are my world,my true.
here is the deepest secret no one knows.
here is the root of the root
and the bud of the bud
and the sky of the sky of a tree called life
which grows higher than the soul can hope
or the mind can hide.
it is the wonder that's keeping the stars apart.
I carry your heart.
I carry it in my heart.

It's beautiful :)
It can be simple and yet be the most beautiful thing you've ever lay your eyes on.
Something doesn't necessarily need to be sophisticating to be phenomenal.
I hope I'll reach that league one day. One day. Lol.
So there, things may not always seem to be what they appear to be.
So appreaciate things simple!

Road To Moving On

2009-09-18T22:07:00.004+08:00

The silent floorboards creaked as if stepped on,
My ears resent and my eyes were drawn.

Nothing. It was only the sounds of the forgotten.
I turned around and smiled as my memories burnt.

Leaves that were once green are now dead and brown,
Birds that were singing left without a sound.
All that I can do is cry and wish time would turn around.
As I do, I will then slowly pick the pieces of glass on the ground.

In the world of winter green and autumn blue,
I searched again but there's no you.
I looked again and there's no me too.

We've all seasoned in this route,
Where all seemed now nothing but crude.
Nothing left to do but what I should,
Praying as I go to once again see the times that were good.

I'm moving on.

Like A Bullet Through My Heart

2009-09-17T05:18:00.005+08:00

Are you still fooled by these silent eyes?
Ignorant to the fact thy soul slowly die.
How I want to turn time back for how it flies.
But you wouldn't know for my words are resonating lies.

I bow humbly upon my deepest seek,
Begging for what seems a worthless plead.
Having in return a faithful heart's bleed.

One may ponder on why,
An insignificance would even try
For something no value could buy.

Answers we try endeavor,
But questions seem to floor forever.
Slow as a floating feather,
Times will be remembered, just sadder.

If life was just a pick of random cards,
Then what's left to regard?
The truth can hurt like a bullet through my heart,
Like the tears that cannot stop.

If it's never meant to be,
Then, it's time to set you free.

Life

2009-08-19T03:17:00.004+08:00

Hey peeps,

It's 3 in the morning and I'm still up, watching Marley and Me.
SPM's around the corner and I'm still living my life undetermined.
Thing is, when is it ever that things go your way every single time?
Of course, things don't often go my way.
I always seem to wonder and yet look at people I pass by in my lifetime.
I always think "Lucky girl" or maybe "Lucky guy".
We look at people and things and always wonder.."Why can't I have things we want too?"
But, we never see how lucky we actually are.
I mean, being able to read this post itself is already being very lucky.
Not everyone has a computer or internet. Nor do everyone is able to even read.

Of course, I'd trade all these things for safety and peace in this world.
The sweet freedom to be able to go out, hang out with some friends anytime I want to and stuff.

Instead, I've a pretty comfortable life with some freedom.
There are things I wanted and have.
Also, things I've always wanted and will never have.

We all go through almost the same things in life.
We want some things and we never get it.
We love someone and that love happens to be unrequited.
We never expect certain impacts in life and don't feel like we even deserve it.
Things like that.

Everyone has problems. Everyone.
Just that some people have weirder, or maybe worse problems.

Sometimes, we feel sad and yet we can't do anything about it.
Or maybe we needed support but yet nobody wants to give it and maybe even make it worse.
Maybe we just want some attention. Just a little would be enough. But everyone ignores you.

The slow grasp of loneliness befalls on me,
I'm so tired but yet my soul's not free.
The closer I got, the harder it is to see,
But when I turn around, I lost my lead.

Time trickled like sand,
As it slowly flows from my hand.
No one could see from my face of pretend.
From it all, it will one day begin.
The day I will awake and understand.

It is not I who was left alone,
I will be cleansed and atone.
My misunderstanding of the world I've been shown.
That I've been loved and never left alone.

The tears I've left pouring,
Will only be the numbers of forgotten things.
The times I've been crying,
Will one day be the times I'll be laughing.

Will I be left forgotten?
Will it ever be my turn?
It will all be things I'll come to learn.
That my efforts are slowly earned.

Interestingly, human beings are built like this.
We can actually acquire happiness by seeing the ones we love being happy.
Love isn't exactly science now, is it?
Love is inexplanable.
Love can be of all forms. Parental or romantic. Sibling or friend.
I believe, human beings love because we don't want to be alone.
No one likes being alone.

People who loves being alone, in my opinion, just wants someone to care.
Maybe they just want to care for others.
Or maybe they're afraid of being hurt.

Well, our fates are not written. They are earned. Learn it.
*winks*

*Joey Out*

A Wanted Need?

2009-07-24T19:26:00.004+08:00

Hey peeps, it has certainly been a while since I even visited my own blog.
Thousand apologies! -hee-

School's been busy,
I've been lazy,
And things are certainly going crazy!

And updates....
(I'll just wrap this up)

Exams - Over and BAD
In debt - Prom...School...Seminar
Crazy - Over GazettE
Needs - Dim by GazettE
Serious Needs (or wants) - The 'Stacked Rubbish' Concert Guitar Pick (Reita)
Lately - Stressed and seminars are filling in time
Dad - In China (For Business Trip)
Mum - Taking family to Genting tonight
Brother - Still annoying and spoilt

Okay..
Upcoming events include:
- Some R.E.A.L fair thing - on my birthday.
- Seminar on Sunday
- SPM trials (NOEEEEEEEEEEEE)
- SPM itself.............
- Prom

I need to take my blogging seriously..seriously.

I've some new music recommendations for rocker fans!
泣ヶ原 Nakigahara by the GazettE!
This stuff is real good.

Let's see..what else happened today.
We hardly had class today..
So....it's not eventful.
We did gym..
and we DID have KFC!
(looks like gymming's not gonna help after all)
I need to keep my weight..being fat's not gonna help me in anything.

Yellow House was celebrating their win for Sports' Day after lunch today.
They were cheering...and bombarding the school's peace.
I mean..they acted like they won the Olympics or something.
Seriously, grow up.

They had to leave chicken scraps all over the canopy tables.
Why can't they eat like civilized people?
-shakes head-

I've been thinking also..instead of blogging my @ss away here or spending anymore time downloading music, I NEED to study. It's just such a disturbing fact that whenever we pick up a book we're bound to be thinking about other things unless you've been brainwashed or tied to dedication. I'm so worried. I pick up a book and things start jumping into my mind. I NEED TO STUDY. 11 years of working our butts off and in a few months, it's gonna be all OVER.
And after that, new problems are going to take over. I'm worrying over Biology..History..Math..gah!
Man..we're leaving school after this.
I wonder if I'm more eager to stay with problems of a high school kid or problems of an adult.
Life is really just being stress...and stress...and stress.........and more stress.
We grow up studying stressfully..then we become full-fledged adults and stress over work and promotion and co-workers and some she-dogs who try to ruin your life for their entertainment and just one day die of stress.
That's not LIFE. We need to learn to appreaciate life. That's why peeps, take a break often, breath, think.

Oh right, here's a random fact that will help with curbing cravings. When we're stressed we tend to get cravings for sweet or maybe salty stuff. It's said that breathing when you're stressed can help you lower these cravings. I'm not gonna go fancy over explaining why but it works. So try it!

Okay..time to go..dinner time!

*Peace Out!*

Krispy Kreme!!!

2009-04-27T23:13:00.004+08:00

Hey all! Joey's back from her 3 days, 2 nights stay at Berjaya Times Square!!! And when I say 3 days and 2 nights, I don't mean the fancy 4-Star Berjaya Hotel. I mean it in a literal way! The 6 of us, Me, Alex, Bilal, Vincent(Harry, Philip, Jigglypuff Chen Kah Chun), Jo Yi and Nicholas camped outside Krispy Kreme awaiting the opening! I got the Golden Ticket!!! *heavenly music on background* So now, I've got a year supply of doughnuts I've no idea what to do with! Hehe..of course the very first thing to do is to stuff myself alongside with my friends with doughnuts till we get sick of it(so unlikely) and put on some(or a lot) of weight! Yes!!! It's finally open!!! I've waited for 4 YEARS for this to happen!!!! I'm sorry I didn't take pictures, we're waiting for the press to send us some. Okay, so for those of you who couldn't make it and want to hear OUR story, here it is:

Day 1 - Saturday, 25th April 2009 @ 5p.m

We arrived exactly around 5p.m and settled down with only our sleeping bags, a laptop and a Psp. We were congratulated by some staff and people for 'already winning' the Golden Ticket. We mostly did a lot of laying around and teasing each other. Nothing eventful except for a lot of people pointing at us and laughing. There was a mini concert then held by Spritzer's Tinge. I saw Lin Yu Zhong!!!! He winked at me!!!!! He sang a few songs and I wanted to ask him to take a photo with but I changed my mind when I saw he was stressed out a bit. I pity famous people sometimes and that stops me from going fan-girl mode. When night fell, this little rat came around a lot. We named him..Ben. Haha, ironically made up by Alex, we started addressing him as Ben the Rat. He comes around trying to steal our food and he hides under the stage! We played some Uno Card games and fiddled with the guitar a little bit for entertainment. We had Maggie Mee for supper with Twisties and Pringles. Bilal spent the whole night playing Pokemon! Harry played Psp the whole day and night. We watched Borat on the laptop and when it finished, Alex fell asleep.

Day 2 - Sunday, 26th April 2009

I personally slept at around 6? After my half an hour's sleep, I woke up and sneaked into the toilet. Washed up, bathed and came back groggy to our 'spot'. People continued staring and asking us questions. Few people laughed and pointed at us. Seriously, we must have really looked like clowns there xD
Ben appeared a few times and that was the last we saw of him. Another boring day. We did fall asleep a few times due to the sleep we lacked from the night before. We spent the whole day playing DotA and Psp. Basically, you can say we had no life. We were losing hope in Malaysians crazy enough to join us until some people started walking towards the line. We were actually dropping our jaws in awe when people dropped their things behind us. That's when we toughened up and lightened our spirits again. By midnight, we had at least 11 people there! More people with guitars and DotA xD

Day 3 - Monday, 27th April 2009

Today was awesome! We all woke around 7A.M this time with sufficient sleep and we washed up very nicely. Had an awesome morning ;)
We were excited and all, and people were starting to crowd the place at 7 something. We had about 150 people by 9A.M! Close to 10, Rina was the Emcee for the whole thing and we had SO much fun with her up there. She has good humour I have to say. Oh! And then, Noryn Aziz was our entertainer!!! Gorgeous lady I have to say. She sang so well and we had a lot of flashy cameras as time passed. I was interviewed by Astro Awanis after the performance and after one more performance, we counted down for the opening. The opening was greeted by blasts of confetti shot from the tube-thing(whatever its name is again) at the side of the stage. And while the V.I.Ps were escorted in, all three of us(Me, Alex and Bilal) were pulled behind the stage to get ready for the cameras. When Rina announced my name, I ran out, and I have to say..WOW. People were like applauding and cameras were blinding! I went in, shook hands with the V.I.Ps, had another photo-shooting round, and finally, I was the first customer of Berjaya Times Square's Krispy Kreme! It was truly an honour I tell you. After paying for my assorted dozen, the V.I.Ps and I had another round of photo-shooting again. Seriously, tiring business. And I was invited to go upstairs. And guess what? I thought I'd find like comfort and 'serenity' upstairs but to my disappointment, they were ALL reporters, except for the exception of Noryn Aziz sitting like opposite. I heard my name buzzing all over and everyone was fighting to interview me. I mean, "Wow, it's just doughnuts..chill!". I was also interviewed by other newspapers and magazines plus news like New Straits Times, Nan Yang, Tv3 and FriedChillies. Who would have thought a simple lining up would bring so much momentary fame? I thought the floor was for every customer till I realised it was only me and my friends plus famous people xD
Had a chat with Rina. Rina was surprised I escaped the feats of the reporters. Haha..you should've seen her expression.
I also took a nice photo with Noryn Aziz(she said "Let's have a doughnut party!" xD) afterwards(you can find it in her photo album in Facebook) and left her back to her own set of interviews. We had a final chat with the V.I.Ps and praised Krispy Kreme and few more times plus took A LOT of pictures before leaving the shop. Oh yeah! We were also given medals for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd placing. Heavy stuff! We left the shop with applauds and cheering. People looked with awe at us as we walked out. I really wanted to say this: "Hah! In your face! THAT'S for laughing at us the past 2 days!!!". But I just smiled instead. Other people asked to take pictures of us and thus, The Crazy 6 was born! xD
We left with more people staring in amazement and went our seperate ways.

I'm now exhausted, aching all over and holding tight to my Golden Ticket. Very good experience for us all. We're now better friends and I hope, better people. I'll post my Golden Ticket picture another time.

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Mindful of Weariness

2009-02-07T12:59:00.004+08:00

Saturday - 7th Febraury - Around 12p.m

I am currently around Gleneagle's in Ampang. Sad to say, my grandmother's leg is thoroughly swollen and had an ambulance taking her here! Gosh..aunt was telling us about the whirring sirens and all. Grandma was in apparent excruxiating pain..poor thing. As she did her Radioactive-iodine treatment on Tuesday, I as the youngest, am not allowed near her. According to aunt, teenagers have weaker body resistance and should not be exposed around people who did this treatment. If I did, I might get leukemia. How ironic. Haha..
But anyway, sitting here in DOME cafe with a laptop, it seems it's not so ordinary to find a teenager in a cafe with a laptop updating her blog *person sitting next to me peers at what I'm doing*

I seriously not suggest you take customer services seriously here. It's HORRIBLE. Don't say I didn't warn you. But what can we say..this isn't exactly what they called 'Negara Maju - Malaysia'. What a pity really, it's sad that there's so many people in denial here.

Skipping that, I've a new favourite I would like to share. Lucky by Jason Mraz and it features Colbie Calliat! Perfect song. The lyrics? Beautiful. I can't find another singer so creative and free-stlyed like Jason. He's coming for a concert soon! I think it's around March though, so if you want to go to his concert, don't forget to buy tickets early! I can't believe people would still come here for concerts. The PAS people already tried banning Avril Lavigne and now they are trying ot do so for Rihanna. Crazy isn't it. No point..but not really our say is it?
WHAT IN THE WORLD IS WRONG WITH THESE PEOPLE - The guy serving just dropped the spoon onto the keyboard!! Don't come to Gleneagle's DOME!

Another song I wanna share, Your Guardian Angel by Red Suit Apparatus. Awesome song!

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Incoming......Valentine's!

2009-02-04T22:47:00.004+08:00

Hey people! It's a new year and I've deleted all my old posts for a fresh start! I know I've been leaving my blog to pend since....forever! And I've got a few rantations from friends urging me to update..So, I shall continue writing a new post for today! So, let's see...upcoming events should conclude EXAMS..and what else..oh yes! Valentine's Day! Heh, I'm sure you people out there are anticipating 14th February! Don't forget to buy a gift for a special someone! And guys, don't worry about what to give, it's the thoughs that count *winks*
By the way, I've got a Valentine's poem to share!
I call this piece Love Valentine! Enjoy~

A splash of red, a splash of white,
Each symbol represents a different light.
Chocolates and roses all collide.
Love and bond, joins together, unite.
A day of appreciation, oh what a sight!

Touch hearts of loved ones,
Don't hesitate, do so at once!

Dear ones, Valentine's for you and me!
A smile, a gift with love oh what a glee!
But love is not all we see,
But what your heart means it to be.
So come my friends, follow my lead.
Let's show the world love and set their hearts free!

Loving in each and every way,
Let animated ideas come to play!
Step back another pace,
Listen to each other as we may.
For a loved one, everyday's Valentine's Day!

I dedicate this to all my loving friends and everyone who reads this <3

Did you like it? =)
It was pretty random really, but since it's been a while..oh well *shrugs*
Okay..it's late and it's bedtime! Oh the horror, insomnia strikes again!
Time to end post! Adiós!

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