Tuesday, October 7, 2008

GREEN is the new black!

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 (O3), 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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Thursday, October 2, 2008

chillin' in town

Biggie + Alvin + :: kyanmay ::

I meet up with some "long time no see" friends who happens to be free this holiday. Well, although it is a holiday but I still look pretty serious bloggin' from LaBodega @Pavilion.

We've been here since noon talkin about T-Shirts labels which is up and famous to T Shirts in those were the days aka. Forest, Cheetah and Schwebach. All my Pendidikan Jasmani attires/ sports wear were by Forest. We even debate about whether BlackBerry or I Phone works better. But, too bad...1 Blackberry VS 3 I Phones here. That pretty much tells who wins, huh.

Now the guys are contemplating whether to go karaoke or head to the club. After 30 minutes, Biggie wants to just walk about and see where we ended up.....

Eventually, after exactly 1 hour 10 minutes..they decided to go to the mos in conjunction with Hari Raya celebration.

Yesterday has been depressing. At 3 am, on the way home from Alvin Ng's new crip, we saw an accident at Taman Connaught U-turn. An X-trail made a quick turn from far left lane to the other end to enter the U turn but missed and bang onto the stone divider. The front bumper fell off and the driver was shocked, remained in his seat until Jiok open up the driver's seat door to wake him. Being girls, we stayed in the car and called for help. After three phone calls to the 103 directory, we figured the highway is managed by Metramac 03 9173 2020. Quite efficient, help arrived within 10 minutes. Eventually, a few towmen stop to help, so, we left the scene to reduce the crowd.

My day started late, I went to Times Square for lunch with Alvin, Biggie and FunkZu. The phone rang and before I knew it, I was already at University Hospital. B's mum passed away in a sudden. In the hospital, the atmosphere was depressing and people were mourning. It reminds me of my 'popo' departing to another world last year.

Suasana tegang for quite a while. Nobody dares to say anything. This is one of the moments where silence is the best conversation. Finally, B broke the silence...Let's go somewhere! Well, now that she is gone, there is nothing left there to stay for. Then, we went to Pavilion and a lot of friends came to cheer B up! We talked, we debated, and we laughed! He seems to be fine but, that is the problem, he buries his sorrows. I am just worried when reality hits him.

On the way home, another accident spotted on Jalan Maarof, Bangsar. The casualty was motionless lying on the floor, believed to be motorcyclist.

Latest update: Ops Sikap XVII from TheStar Death tolls hits 105.

Guys, just be careful on the road ya.

Monday, July 14, 2008

Oops, I did it again!!

Another emergency room visitation. Well, I'm not proud to say it isn't my first time. It happened in KL, Shanghai, Taipei and now in Bangsar. I've to admit I am highly accident prone.

I was walking under the bright sun towards Telawi and suddenly my vision blackout. I hurried towards Joyce as I see her walking from across the road. The next thing I know, I got knocked down and injured my head.
Joyce saw me stumbled to the pavement and thought I was making it dramatic entrance as the bag I was holding was quite heavy. Then she came over to hold me and saw blood on my hand. When she lift up my head, all she see was just blood dripping all over.
For 5 minutes, she was looking for my handphone and she got a panic attack herself. I was mourning..Pain..Dizzy...In my head, I was thinking... send me to the clinic or hospital. But I can't say it out loud.

Then some bystanders cameover and offered to send us to the clinic. The clinic doctor reckon I should get my wound stitched up. Luckily, Joyce was around to look after me and settle my errands while waiting for M to come send me to the hospital.
Half an hour later, M arrived and succesfully sent me to Pantai Bangsar after a few wrong turnings. Come on, how can you trust a injured woman's instinct and directions?

As we entered the Emergency Room, the nurses quickly hurried me into the minor surgery room. I was pale and my eyes were pretty swollen due to excessive crying. It is very very very painful.
Later, Renee arrived. Funny is..my aura transfered to M too. He left his car key locked inside the boot. Hahaha..Bryan has to send him back to get the keys.
While waiting for the examination. Joyce and Renee tried to cheer me up and pulled off some rather silly yet ridiculous stunts. I still hope there weren't any CCTV in the surgery room. Well, we had a good laugh. And the best thing is, I get to eat whatever I want, and BaskinRobbins is just around the corner. Joyce got me 3 scoops of ice cream for my breakfast! YEAY...I just couldn't get my hands off it until the nurse urged me to the X-ray room to check my skull. People around were looking at my weirdly as I wheeled through the hall. Maybe because of my silly smile and the ice cream in an emergency room just doesn't fit. Then, we had a picnic acompannied with 1901 hotdogs and Starbucks coffee in the surgery room before the nurse shooed them out off the 'sterile room'. I was given exception to eat in the steriled room with the 'serangan mata bersinar-sinar'/ 'puss-a-boots' big round eyes attack!

I still don't get it, why people just like to play with the wheel chair. Renee started first then M, Bryan was waiting for the chance. He immediately lay his butt on it then moment M got up. Joyce initially find no fun in it then later, she joined the herd.
After a few hours, the doctor arrived to stitch my wound. And gave me a Anti Tetanus jab. Although the doctor tried to calm me and make it as less painful than it already is but still, it was a very awful procedure.
Funny is, the doctor ran out of topic to talk about and I know I need something to divert my attention from the pain during the surgery. So, I started questioning him about his career as a surgeon. And we talked about the doctors in Nip/Tuck (one of my fav drama). He claims it only happen in dramas. Being a doctor is silly, his life is all about the patients, none left for himself.
After 15 minutes, I couldn't bear the pain anymore, I was laughing and talking in high pitch tone. I can literally feel the hook poking through my flesh and thread pulling through. 20 minutes in there was really tiring. I just wanna get home asap and rest.

Now back at home, my only aid to pain is sleeping. Remember, I am allergy to ALL pills form of painkillers. My daily menu is just one color...White.
  • Podridge.
  • Fish.
  • Vitagen LB flavor.

Mum says I need more protein to speed up the recovery. I cancelled a lot of things due to this accident. So, I'll be good and lock myself up at home to lower my risk of infection and more injuries.



Saturday, July 5, 2008

Hold on to your manners

I've been sitting here at the lobby for about 1 hour now, and I saw eight arguements between the security guards and the residents. Well, I am a regular too.
Almost every other single person that passes by the guard has a problem.
Most cases are residents passes the security to the mall for a quick while but are not allowed to go back into the apartments without a valid ID. Furthermore, some have difficulties communicating with each other as the guards has low level of literacy. Thus, the people get frustrated and just walked off.
Worst still, some residents who are apparently close to the guards get to walk in and out freely without being checked . Therefore, it raises the anger of the person who got blocked where else he/she just walk through the security 10 minutes ago. It isn't fair!
There is one who the resident moved the chair from the pool over to the shade but got yelled at for doing so. Apparently, we can't move the portable chairs around even if it is just like less than 5 metres away.
Words like 'bodoh', 'tak faham bahasa' and ... are heard at the lobby. A guy apparently the superior scolding the guards. It is not fine to unabashedly insult someone’s nationality, appearance, or vocation in the public.
If only the guards would approach the residents with a better manner/ being polite. Residents wouldn't get mad so easily.
But overall, it is a good thing that the security here is tight.

Thanks to many late and sleepless night for the past 2 weeks, I met Mr Cough, Mr Flu, and Mr Sore Throat.

Not just me alone, Joyce got it first. We both have been sick all week but still, we are out and about all the time. As if we can't waste even a minute in life. Everyday, I'd promise myself to have some rest later but it didn't happen.

Today, G couldn't bear my annoying cough, constant sneeze and strangely silent behavior. He turned up at my doorstep holding a plastic bag filled with medication from a pharmacy.

My thought as I look through the bag.
  • Please, tell me he got me anti histamine too
  • How to tell him I won't take any of the medication

Not that I don't want to, but really, I can't.

I am allergy to NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) and paracetamol, almost all types of common pain killers. Meaning, even if I am sick, the doctor cannot do anything about it. All I can do is to drink lots of water and get more rest.

Unfortunately, I have not got the time to do the rest but I have been drinking at least 3 litres of water for the past 2 days. Seriously, tonight I am going to bed early as in early before midnight. Promise! Thanks, G!

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

It is My (May's) Party~!

Birthdays? Fun? Sure, when I was, like, five. Now that I am a big tough grown-up, a birthday is just another candle on the cake. Worse, more and more candles on every year.



But back when I was little, it was so much more. It was the one day of the year when it was my inalienable right to gorge on cake, get gifts and generally boss my sister around. But her birthday is just a few days later than mine, so it is a backfire effect.

However, I still make it a big deal! Come on, it is an absolute pass to drag "self-abandoned" friends to come out.

This year, I am double dipping on my birthday celebration, I had a whole month of celebrations from January till Feb and another celebration on May (this month is named after me, of course I have all my right to celebrate it) =p

Where? Crown Princess, 11th floor
What? Buffet Dinner
When? 31 May 2008
Why? Celebrate my month (May) and the babies
Who?Jerry, Nick, Steve, Yuki, and Johnny
How? Starts eatin' at 6pm and gorge themselves till 11pm. Taking silly pictures. Lucky draw for presents.



  • Esmond, Jackson, Nick, Steve, Johnny, KK Pan, Goh, Nelson, Sai Wah, AppleCat
  • Ken Yeoh, Jerry

  • kyanmay, Joyce, Renee, Suet Yee, Danielle Chiam, Pau, Yuki, Rachel, ?, Ovidia
This is what I mean by silly pictures. Chiam, please strangle him harder, on behalf of me too!

"Kero kero kero" Eat all I can tonight!

Well, the feedback on the food. The presentation itself was neither scrumptious nor delectable as described but after all rating is 2 star (over 5).





What? V.S.O.P. Rising Personalities Awards 2008 Dinner
Where? KL PAC, Sentul West
Why? to recognize individuals who have risen above competition, life's challenges and their own expectations in pursuit of career advancement and life.
When? 30 May 2008, Friday
Who? Nominated finalist


  • violinist and lecturer Joanne Yeoh (Winner)
  • publisher Adrian Yap,
  • film director Bernard Chauly,
  • music producer and entrepreneur DJ Blink Lau,
  • fashion stylist Cris Yong,
  • recording artiste Jaclyn Victor,
  • TV host, producer and broadcast journalist Jonathan Putra,
  • actor and music producer Justin Chan,
  • photographer Sharon Lam,
  • artiste and song composer Vince Chong.

Well, me? I am bore to death at the back stage..luckily esmond is around to keep me awake.

I think you can tell how boring is it based on the picture.

Cris Yong - The most creative one!

The theme for the fashion show is 'Birds of Paradise'. Every model has feathers on them except for me. Esmond says mine is more like egg on top of my nest/ head.

Jaclyn Victor - She seems to be a pretty nice person.

DJ Blink

It is pretty tough walking down the staircase wearing a pair of platform high heels that doesn't fit me. Luckily I made it through. Someone almost fell I heard, the heels broke.


Emmeline, kyanmay, Hanna

I am surprise to bump into Em. We are right next to each other's room for the past 4 hours but don't realise it! Time wouldn't be so dreadful if I see her earlier.
All pictures courtesy of Esmond Goh