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Defensive

According to Dictionary.com:

1. serving to defend; protective
2. made or carried on for the purpose of resisting attack
3. excessively concerned with guarding against the real or imagined threat of criticism, injury to one's ego, or exposure of one's shortcomings

I attended the Damansara Utama Toastmasters Meeting today to support my sister, Chloe, presenting her #2 Speech to become a Competent Toastmaster.

Honestly, I think she did a great job and she managed to add some spice into her speech by relating it to my nephew, Shawn Shawn who think Adolph Hitler as his role model which made me raise my brow for a bit. Of all people on earth? Really?!

Despite all the evil things he has done, and him being a controversial figure, she managed to point out his persuasive character for making the German feel that they are the most powerful man on earth, convince people to do whatever he wants them to do and a man his size( he is tiny) to rule the nation. No doubt until today, his supporters are still around. She even pulled off a few jokes along the way and ended the speech with Shawn's aim is to convince all the kids to give their toys to him. =D Smart boy!

The evaluation part on Chloe's speech, I was not happy about it! The evaluator spent the first half of the speech bringing us around the garden by saying irrelevant points convincing people that he is trying to be nice. He did not point out any strong evidence of her speech that can be improved. Except for her soft voice, mainly because of her wellbeing today. She has flu today but she did not make it as an excuse for not doing well. I salute that.

Anyway, there was a time whereby anyone can volunteer to give comments on the speakers tonight. There, I had an urge to stand up and comment on Chloe's evaluator instead. I guess that is when I realised that I might be a little defensive. He was just trying to help but I just can't take it when he was criticizing Chloe.

So, I restrain myself from expressing any pessimistic gesture by writing my feelings onto my notes. Well, I guess I learned a new technique today. How not to be defensive. I'm not wise yet but at least, I'm making progress.

70% of the earth's surface is covered with water. I guess it pretty much explains why surviving in this world is such a sink-or-swim thing. And I am very proud of my friend who can swim just like a fish.

How would I describe him?...

He's on top of the world.

People would say 'Last night "?" saved my life!'

He writes fantastic music, have you heard of a new song "Thug Love" collaboration with James Baum on Fly.fm?

Now, he designs a men's fashion line.

And, yes. He is Goldfish.

I was walking around waiting for MK at the casino entrance. While waiting, I look around and saw this Corporate Social Responsibility ad by Genting Highlands.

At least they are trying to help the people drown into gambling

Few months back, I helped my friends Kai Siew and Phoebe on their shop’s catalogue, My Dressroom@ Telawi, Bangsar. Finally, I got the photographs!

The other beautiful girl is Christina, a model cum student.

Photographer – Boyd (GIF)

The clothes price ranging from RM49.90 to RM129.90. The elite/formal wear is about RM169.90 to RM259.90.

Sometimes I’d help to ‘jaga kedai’ when they travel overseas to stock up the clothes. It has been a while since the last time I visit them. Sorry babes, been really tied up with the pageant. =D

It's my promo video on Green the Earth! for MACIP 2008


在 Miss Astro Chinese International Pageant 2008 上面找更多和这个类似的视频

My car got bang few weeks ago while parked at Astro entrance parking space. My phone broke into pieces when it accidentally slipped off my hand, now only the joystick is useable, keypad is spoilt.

I was at A’s having a chill out session with some friends last night. Heading into the kitchen to get some ice, I slipped and fell on the icy floor! The packets of ice were left on the floor and melt causing the kitchen floor wet. AWWWW~! I sat there sobbing in ache for a minute. Then, all of them came to pull me up and place me on the sofa.

I left soon after because it was getting late. It was still painful but bearable. So, I went to bed thinking it will heal after a night rest.

In the morning, I was literally paralysed on my bed. My pelvic hurts and I can barely crawl off the bed. Cleared my throat and shouted out loud for help. My mum helped me up and took off to the hospital. She was worried it might have hurt my backbone.

Two X-rays on my pelvic area and head, equivalent to a few months of natural background radiation. I am gonna stay in the dark soon after the pageant ends. See me only after dawn! Doctor says I did not hurt any bones but I have to be extra careful and try not to stress my back too much.

Gosh, how am I gonna wear heels?!

There is a saying, ‘sudah jatuh, ditimpa tangga’. I guess my story pretty much fits. =(

GreenTips: To and from

Just as buying locally grown food cuts on “km per calorie,” buying from local sellers cuts back on emissions, fuel consumption, and unnecessary traffic.

Belilah barangan buatan Malaysia!

Last week, MACIP 08 prepared a Go Green! class for the us to broaden our understanding on environmental issues so that we can act as a role model to the people around us.

We are all enthused about changing the world to a greener place but often we don’t know how. That day, I learn how to make Garbage Enzyme. I thought it is interesting, so I will share it with you guys.

Garbage enzyme is the solution to recover our ozone layer and lower the global temperature. Come and discover how you can change your kitchen waste to useful enzyme. Garbage enzyme can be use as natural households cleaner, air purifier, insecticide, detergent, bodycare, car care, organic fertilizer and many more. If everyone of us reduce 45% of garbage than we don’t need to have more landfill around us.

Knowing that garbage enzyme releases Ozone Gas (O_3), a gas that reduce carbon dioxide (CO₂) thus reducing global warming and greenhouse effects. I am collecting food wastage to produce it. Plus, it smells good too!

How?

• Use an air-tight plastic container. (1.5L mineral bottle)
• Dilute sugar in water, follow by adding vegetable and fruit dregs.
• Leave some space in the container for fermentation.
• Close it tight.
• During the first month, gasses will be released during fermentation process. Release the pressure built up in the container to avoid rupturing.
• Push the floating garbage downwards every once in a while.
• Place in a cool, dry and well ventilated area. Avoid direct sunlight. Let it ferment for at least 3 months before use.

VOILA~!

Not sure if I am doing it right but I will find out 3 months later. Then, I can chuck away those detergents to mop the floor, clean the air in my car, and wash dishes. Never like those stuff because my hands dry up every time I use it.

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Junk in the bottle: Garbage Enzymes