2008 -------> 2009

As we usher in the new year, please do not forget about the memories of the past. The countdown is on and 2008 will never be experienced again. So cherish these last few minutes. For we will leap into the future and never turning back again. 2008 was special to me and i'm sure it was special to all. Around the globe we shall celebrate this defining moment. A moment of leaving past emotions, regrets, pain and misery. And open a new chapter of happiness, ambition, and hope. 2009 will be great. For i as a simple human believe in the greatness of it. It may not be the same as past years. But there was never a time when change was bad. So join me and join the world as we make this leap together. A leap into a new world. A world yet to be discovered.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

May 2009 bring you good health, fortune and happiness

Looking back on a path once walked

About a week from now, we'll be starting school again. Im in 3 Setia with new classmates, new soon to be experiences, and most of all past memories. This year was a simply indescribable. I'm gonna take a quick review at memories that i'm sure will never forget.

January
A new year has started. Saying goodbye to 2007 and welcoming 2008 some with open arms and some with doubt in their heart and minds. Was happy to hear many friends were in the same class as me. The year started just like any other. With the usual stuff happening every January. SAG was at the end of the month. For once i paid no attention to this competition for i decided to focus on PRAKL.


February
Nothing i can remember from this month. Chinese New Year was here as usual. Went back home to Pahang. Other than that, Don't think anything special happened. Except for the fact that this year we had the 4 year once 29th February.

March
PRAKL was here. I wanted to qualify for NAG. Kept telling myself that being in a disadvantage year was no big deal. Turns out it was. I didn't do very well and didn't qualify either. Thats was as much as i can remember. Oh yes, there was our annual SMKSJ sports day which Saga sadly lost to Perdana. Although i won my 800m race for the 2nd year in a row.

April

• This month was the birth of my blog. Now i can review on the happenings through my blog archives.
• This month the Christian Federation held an Easter celebration which i enjoyed very much. The Leo club IU was held too.
• There was a fashion show for our beloved school with Li Hui and Ridhwan representing 2 Setia. I watched one of the saddest shows i've ever laid my eyes on with Atonement.
  
• The big penalty miss by Ronaldo in the 0-0 draw with Barcelona in the 1st leg of the Champions league semi-final.

• I discovered a singer by the name of Kate Voegele who plays Mia Katalano in One Tree Hill. Her songs are unbelievable

May

• Man United booked their place in the Champions League final in Moscow after a thrilling Paul Scholes shot won the semi-final game 1-0 against Barcelona.
• My birthday was celebrated and so was my sis. I got fantastic presents this year form my family and friends.
• I apparently got addicted to Drowning by Backstreet boys.

• ''Make a wish and place it in your heart. Anything you want. Everything you want.Do you have it? Good. Now believe it can come true. You never know where the next miracle is going to come from, the next smile. The next wish come true. But if you believe that it is right around the corner. And you open your heart and mind to the possibility of it. To the certainty of it. You just might get the thing you're wishing for. The world is full of magic. You just have to believe in it. So make your wish. Do you have it? Good. Now believe in it. With all your heart'' - One tree hill

• Man United won their 10th Premier League crown under Alex Ferguson after they beat Wigan at the JJB while Chelsea could only pulled a draw in the last game of the season to sum up a fantastic year.
• Man United became double champions as the edged Chelsea in a emotional and dramatic Champions League final that made United the kings of England and Europe.
• The oh-so-hilarious teacher's day lock down we had at school.
• The holidays came and i watched Narnia 2. Another great movie.

June

• Me and my family had a Johor-Melaka-Port Dickson holiday where i got to experience the blistering weather of Melaka, the food of Johor and the beaches of Port Dickson.
• I made a list of the hottest girls currently. Although it has been changed due to additions such as Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato.

July

• The Euro 08 was held with Spain eventually becoming champions.
• I watched Camp Rock and lets just say it rocked!
• Nadal overcame the great Roger Federer to win the Wimbledon in a breath-taking 4 hour final that saw Nadal become the 1st ever to win both the French Open and Wimbledon since the legendary Bjorn Borg.
  
• Our SMKSJ road run was held. We at Rumah Saga was utterly dissapointed that this would not be counted in our sports day tally. But i won netherless and was rather happy about it.
• The arrival of the Speedo LZR which made waves more than the swimmers actually wearing them.
• I saw talent beyond imagination in George Sampson, the winner of the 2008 Britain's Got Talent.
• The 1st real play i experienced, Forever Plaid performed in Actor's Studio Bangsar.
• I made the major jump from 1.06 to 1.02 in the 100m Freestyle at the 1st leg of the Sports Excel. A jump which i will remember always.
• The arrival of a chat-box in the blog.
• A list made by me of my all time favorite movies. A list that has been topped by Bridge to Terabithia(not mentioned here)

August

• The all time highlight of the year, the Olympics. There was also 1 particular post i did in this month which i think i wrote pretty well.
• Michael Phelps crated history in the games and the crowd was also taken away by Usian Bolt's incredible record breaking feats in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m race.
• Heard of the 1st ever original song by Demi Lovato, Get back.
• Merdeka was celebrated as well as the 2nd leg of our Sports Excel.
• This month i feel was the most happening of months on my blog due to the happenings in the Olympics.

September

• I watched a movie which i now consider to be the best movie ever, Bridge To Terabithia.
• I got my own Strokemaker paddles.
• I heard a song by Anna Sophia Robb, Keep your mind wide open.
• The new season of Amazing Race started.
• Wrote a short oppinion about the definition of life.
• The retirement of Wong Choon Hann and Choong Tan Fook-Lee Wan Wah from the national badminton team.
• Got angry a a stupid square thing known as the Rubik's cube.

October

• Found out Selena Gomez actually rocks!
• My brother's birthday
• Got addicted to Wizards of Waverly Place
• Downloaded Demi Lovato's album. Don't forget
• Watched a movie called Another Cinderella Story
• Had a family holiday with my cousins, aunts and uncles at Rompin, Pahang.
• I completed my 1st 12km run.
• Got addicted to a new tv show Suite Life on Deck
• Watched Halloween pass by

November

• Started practicing for the Presiden Cup performance.
• School ended
• Bought a RM90 coat.
• Presiden Cup came and gone with our performance getting 2nd.
• Found out how awesome Taylor Swift was.
• Got chosen to be a supporting role in a milo ad.

December

• The Twilight craze went off the scale
• Shot the Milo ad.
• Watched a cool show called Minutemen
• My sister got stuck at Bangkok airport due to protestors taking control
• Whole family went for the Chinwoo Biathlon with me,sis and bro all taking home prizes
• Watched another cool show, Yes Man
• Went for another holiday with aunts,uncles and cousins to Langkawi
• Celebrated Christmas

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That pretty much sumed up my year. I invite all those who reads this to come out with a summary of their year too. Just to look back on the path you once walked.

Birthday

Yesterday my family and I drove all the way sown to Raub, Pahang to celebrate my grandfather's birthday during dinner. The drive back was late and i eneded up raching home about 12.30 midnight with morning training next morning. Anyways, it was great to be back there even if it was just for dinner. Will be going back for Chinese New Year soon.

Next plane home

Daniel Powter - Next plane home

I woke up early to baby blue eyes from the afar whoah whoah
and when the sun comes through and lights you like the angel you are whoah whoah
I know I do you wrong when I’m with you I’ve been gone

With every season change, it looks the same (november to june) whoah whoah
And dont these empty streets skip a beat the flowers dont bloom whoah whoah

I can’t believe I missed your birthday again
and I wanna come back but I just don’t know when now

And I’m so lonely your not here with me
That’s why I’m gonna be on the next plane home

The road that never ends around the bend I see your smile whoah whoah
I’d swim across the sea to be with you for a while whoah whoah
cos I’m made a life would be gone
now the way that I feel I just don’t belong

And I’m so lonely you’re not here with me
thats why I’m gonna be on the next plane home
And you’re you’re the only face I wanna see
thats why I’m gonna be on the next plane home

Stand around try to make every moment
and be somebody yeah anybody
it seems the whole world is taking me over
I need somebody to help me get back to it

and I’ve always been a million miles away
but things are gonna change
I just wanna come home

The night Christ was born

Today was Christmas. I woke up and went to a Christmas play held at ACTS Church in Summit, USJ. The play was not bad and the speech presented by the pastor was really good. The songs in the play were nice too.

After the play, we all went to Uncle Peter's annual Christmas party. The food was great and my bro and sis met their friends there as well. I enjoyed this year's Christmas and i'm willing to accept 2009 with an open heart. This year was a rough ride with good times and bad. But hey, that's what life is about ain't it?

Langkawi/Christmas

Just got back from my cousin's house for a Christmas party. But 1st i want to talk about my Langkawi trip which i came back from yesterday.

we left on Sunday and touched down on Langkawi Airport around 5pm. the sun was blazing hot and the heat was unbearable. !st day wasn't much. We checked in to the hotel and went for dinner near Chenang Beach. After dinner, we just walked down the stores located on the beach. That night we stayed up at my cousin's room drinking duty-free liquer and eating duty-free chocolate.

We woke up the next morning. Had our day planned and was set to go. We were suppose to get on the cable car early in the morning and then have lunch and go back to the hotel to change so that we can go to the waterfall. Well so we thought. Hearing that plan i changed in to my jeans, when we got to the cable car, it was close due to strong winds. So our day all went hay-wire. So we decided to head to the waterfall. And yes i had to go there in my shoes and jeans. Therefore resulting in me not being able to play in the water. After lunch, we tried the cable car and thankfully it was open. That night we went into Kuah Town to see the giant Eagle statue. I took many pictures of it as i found it rather cool.

On Tuesday, we woke up and went shopping around Kuah Town. After a quick lunch we headed for the Airport. And that's pretty much all i did there. Wasn't much, but not bad. Now back to training again. Had a good break.


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Ok now on to the Christmas party. I had a blast. I love my presents. I got a new white Manchester United Jersey with my name on the back. And also a new body glove shirt which i think is really cool.

Love remains the same

Gavin Rossdale - Love remains the same

A thousand times I've seen you standing
Gravity like lunar landing
You make me want to run till' I find you
I shut the world away from here
I drift to you, you're all I hear
As everything we know fades to black

Half the time the world is ending
Truth is I am done pretending

I never thought that I
Had anymore to give
You're pushing me so far
Here I am without you
Drink to all that we have lost
Mistakes we have made
Everything will change
But love remains the same

I find a place where we escape
Take you with me for the space
The city buzz sounds just like a fridge
I walk the streets through seven bars
I have to find just where you are
The faces seem to blur
They're all the same

Half the time the world is ending
Truth is I am done pretending

I never thought that I
Had anymore to give
You're pushing me so far
Here I am without you
Drink to all that we have lost
Mistakes we have made
Everything will change
But love remains the same

So much more to say
So much to be done
Don't you trick me out
We shall overcome
It's all left still to play

We should've had the sun
Could have been inside
Instead we're over here

Half the time the world is ending
Truth is I am done pretending
Too much time too long defending
You and I are done pretending

I never thought that I
Had anymore to give
You're pushing me so far
Here I am without you
Drink to all that we have lost
Mistakes we have made
Everything will change
Everything will change

I, oh I,
I wish this could last forever
I, oh I,
As if we could last forever

Love remains the same
Love remains the same

Jumper

Thank you Yes Man for reminding me that i knew this song. Been years since i heard it.

Third Eye Blind - Jumper

I wish you would step back from that ledge my friend
You could cut ties with all the lies that youve been living in
And if you do not want to see me again I would understand
I would understand
The angry boy a bit too insane
Icing over a secret pain
You know you dont belong
Youre the first to fight
Youre way too loud
Youre the flash of light on a burial shroud
I know somethings wrong
Well everyone I know has got a reason
To say put the past away
I wish you would step back from that ledge my friend

You could cut ties with all the lies that youve been living in
And if you do not want to see me again I would understand
I would understand
Well hes on the table and hes gone to code
And I do not think anyone knows
What theyre doing here
And your friends have left you
Youve been dismissed
I never thought it would come to this
And i, I want you to know
Everyones got to face down the demons
Maybe today
You could put the past away
I wish you would step back from that ledge my friend
You could cut ties with all the lies that youve been living in
And if you do not want to see me again I would understand
I would understand
I would understand
I would understand
I would understand
I would understand
Understand

Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
Can you put the past away
I wish you would step back from that ledge my friend
I would understand
I wish you would step back from that ledge my friend
I would understand
I wish you would step back from that ledge my friend
And I would understand
I wish you would step back from that ledge my friend
I would understand
I wish you would step back from that ledge my friend
I would understand

YES!

Yesterday a bunch of us. 19 to be exact. Went to Pyramid to celebrate Sharyn's farewell. She's going to Singapore study. Wish her all the best overseas. We watched Yes Man. It was quite a good show. I didn't know what to expect before. I thought it would be this really funny laugh-your-pants off comedy. But i didn't get that. Instead, it was a quite heart full show. It was one of those 'open your heart out to life' mixed together with a love story. Jim Carrey looked a little older than the Ace Ventura i remembered laughing at when i was younger. The female lead was Zooey Deschannel who starred as the teacher in Bridge to Terabithia and also as Kit in Failure to Launch. She played her part really good. I recommend this show to many who feels as though life isn't good enough or it just ain't worth it. If you feel that way about life, then you really have to watch it.

Just doing my thing

Sorry for not updating for so long. Didn't have many events to update about. But here's one for you. Sunday, me and my family went for the Chin Woo Biathlon. was pretty psyched about this event after i won it last year. My bro flew back from Perth merely 8 hours before the event on Saturday night. Therefore, none of us had to preferred amout of sleep. But it would have to do. The event started at 7.30am. We woke up at 6. I popped on my MP3 to pump myself up as i do before every race/competition. I won't bore you guys with the race info. I was happy with my result. I came in 1st and also 2nd overall if you count the older category. Other results : My bro came in 2nd behind our SEA games triathlete Ah Wei. My sis came in 2nd too after her constant complaining about the swimming portion of the race.

Power on from start to end

My bold but vain attempt to catch a seasoned triathlete up a very very steep hill

Done with one, on with the next

Last wind of effort

My sis who refused to touch the water

Although was all smiles during the run

All together it was a good race and we all enjoyed ourselves. Hope to join again next year as a family. There are loads more pictures but i shall feel for your poor computers.

The reason

A song that never gets old. Lyrics still as true as ever

Hoobastank - The reason

I'm not a perfect person
There's many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know

I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
and the reason is you

I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
Thats why I need you to hear

I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
and the reason is You [x4]

I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know

I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
and the reason is you

I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you

Minutemen

I am so amazed by this show. I've haven't watched a DCOM in ages. Who knew one could be so good. I liked this movie a lot. And I've been doing some searching and looks like many people like it too. Although, they could have thought of a better ending. But still, great movie overall. 9/10. For some reason, these high school stories just rock in my opinion. That's why i liked Sky High too. Wonder if the high schools in USA are really like this.

Lifetime experience

Yesterday night/ today morning was really cool. I went for the shooting for the Milo ad. I didn't get to do much though, because i was only a supporting role. But to be honest, im glad i didn't get the main thing. David looked like he was really suffering. He didn't get any rest. Anyway, i liked all the technical stuff and the way the set up the shots. I find the crew very fun people and they seem to be in a vacation all their life. Eventually us(the supporting roles) got to go back at around 5. Called my sis to pick me up. She and Dennnis eventually arrived. On the way back was kinda horrible. It was raining very heavily and the highway was heavily flooded. On top of that, found out the car had a flat. So Dennis changed the tires in the rain.

That's about it. Sorry, not in a mood to talk much about it. But to me it was a really cool experience. Thank God for Adam's Nintendo DS to keep me awake and occupied. They (the crew) served us very well. They brought a catering van and had lots of food for us. Even had hot Milo and Maggie Mee for us. When i reached home about 6, i went straight to bed. Didn't shower or anything. I just fell on my bed.

Huo Yuan Jia

Another song which i have recently developed a liking for.

Jay Chou - Fearless(Hua Yuan Jia)





* Leaving for the Milo ad shooting now. BYE!

Generation

Didn't like this song at 1st. But after i saw it with the Heroes ad. I found it really cool.





Ok fine, i can't find the heroes ad. But i like the song now.

Stop it!!!!

There's something that have been bugging me. EVERYWHERE I GO I SEE OR HEAR TWILIGHT!!!! Seriously, what is wrong with you people???? Is the book and movie really THAT good. Just stop it. I feel like peeling my head off with all this Twilight Twilight Twilight. The story doesn't even sound attractive. It's just some suck ass vampire falling in love. SO????? Whats so great??? The story doesn't even make sense. Please can this stupid Twilight phase just pass. I want it to go away. All of it. Its too much. This craze is off the roof. I havn't read the book, and i havn't watched the movie, and i know i shouldn't judge so fast. But why so crazy about it???? There hasn't been such a craze since ever!!!!! ARGH!!!!!!

Love Story + Check Yes Juliet

Found this video awhile back but since i have nothing to do, i'll post it here. Ignore all the things the guy is saying. Just enjoy the music. The guy is just trying to point out how Taylor Swift ''stole'' from We Are Kings. But i don't really care. Because when he compiled the 2 songs to play together at the same time, it sounds really cool. Just check it out.

Milo ad

I just found out me, David, Adam, Jet Ming, and Allen are going to be in a Milo ad. Well, im just a suporting role, but who cares??? David was chosen to be the lead. Filming is on Thursday and guess what is the time? 5pm - 3.30am. Yes, thats not a typo. It really is at that odd hour. Apparently its because the Bukit Jalil pool is very crowded in the morning. Therefore, we have to do the thing at funny times. But seriously i don't care about the time. This is kinda cool i guess. Wonder how this new experience is like. Just have to wait and find out.

I like to move it move it

Just came back from 1 Utama with Jet Ming, Caroline, Kheng Hoe, Shan, Nicole, Yuan, and Yang. We watched Madagascar 2. The show was great. Great humour, great entertainment. I'm still so amused at how they made Alex the lion so much like Ben Stiller. I mean, its not just the voice, its the way he moves and waves his hands and stuff. Its so Ben Stiller's thing. Over all the movie was great i give it a.....hmm...........8/10. Here are some pictures from Shan. And check out this video. Its my favorite scene from the movie and i like the song from it.

My name is the top most. So sad my score. I really suck at bowling.

This picture is so funny

The treasure at the end of the journey

When faced with death, or witness death happen before your eyes, you tend to wonder. You start asking questions that contains no real answers. What is the point of living if we're going to die? Is all the hard work really worth it? It will seem as though life is an empty journey, bringing no treasures. A pointless quest we were forcefully sent on by God. But there has to be a reason for living. Its just not many of us may understand it yet. Life is a tender thing. So complex yet so simple. No words can truly describe it. Some say life is only as complicated as you make it be. Some say destinies are written out for us in the hands of fate. For me, i feel things like hopes and dreams are what keeping us going on in life. And when that dream comes true, we will all know what life is truly meant for. Still, life is an epic adventure which all of us have the privilege to face. And for that we should be thankful. Thankful to God and fate and destiny that we are here. We are alive and searching for that one true purpose.

White horse

I was absoutly speechless at how well she performed this song at the AMAs. She put in such emotion and feeling you could actually feel the pain meant to be in the song. You don't get to see many live performances like this. HAH! In your face Joe Jonas!

You CAN'T measure a dream

''Numbers are funny. They can measure you, time you, analyse you all they want. But they all know what really mattered, is how you play the game. He thinks I've lost a step because of my accident so he's gonna play me tight..............but i haven't. Now he'll back off because he doesn't want to be beat off the dribble, just a half step...........that's a mistake. You ever heard the expression you can't measure heart? Well the truth is, they can't measure any of it, heart, want, need, they think i can't play point guard. But Quentin knew i could. You CAN'T measure a dream.''
- Nathan Scott
One Tree Hill
Season 6 episode 12

This quote may not sound really nice. Its meant for basketball players, even though i don't play any basketball what so ever. But the quote is cool when you see it with the show.

Blurry

I just realised!!! I have never posted this song on my blog. Can't believe i didn't.

Puddle of Mudd - Blurry

Everything's so blurry
and everyone's so fake
and everybody's empty
and everything is so messed up
pre-occupied without you
I cannot live at all
My whole world surrounds you
I stumble then I crawl

You could be my someone
you could be my scene
you know that i'll protect you
from all of the obscene
I wonder what you're doing
imagine where you are
there's oceans in between us
but that's not very far

Can you take it all away
can you take it all away
well you shoved it in my face
this pain you gave to me
Can you take it all away
can you take it all away
well you shoved it my face

Everyone is changing
there's noone left that's real
to make up your own ending
and let me know just how you feel
cause I am lost without you
I cannot live at all
my whole world surrounds you
I stumble then I crawl

You could be my someone
you could be my scene
you know that i will save you
from all of the unclean
I wonder what you're doing
I wonder where you are
There's oceans in between us
but that's not very far

[Chorus]

Nobody told me what you thought
nobody told me what to say
everyone showed you where to turn
told you when to runaway
nobody told you where to hide
nobody told you what to say
everyone showed you where to turn
showed you when to runaway

[Chorus]

This pain you gave to me

You take it all
You take it all away...
This pain you gave to me
You take it all away
This pain you gave to me
Take it all away
This pain you gave to me