Utterance of a Virtual Wizard

The President Gets Laughs at the White House Correspondents' Dinner

2009-05-11T23:41:00.001-07:00

The Dark Knight- Joker Interrogation Scene Spoof

2009-05-04T01:46:00.001-07:00

Apologies

2009-04-20T23:37:00.000-07:00

Dear readers (or at least the few loyal ones anyway),

Due to my involvement with theatre, I will not be able to post regularly. I will try my best to give some updates or my thoughts on some issues. But for the next two months, I would be virtually absent.

Till then.

Chiao!

Good Friday

2009-04-08T23:49:00.001-07:00

Tomorrow, Christians will be celebrating or should I say commemorating Good Friday, the day the Lord Jesus Christ was crucifed on the Cross of Calvary. I say commemorate and not celebrate because it is a nostalgic day to remember the sufferings of the Messiah.

Today was the day when He was captured by the Temple guards. Today was the day when the Son of Man was betrayed with a kiss by Judas Iscariot, his disciple. Today was the day the Lord was falsely accused in the council of the Sanhedrin.

I will post more about Good Friday tomorrow.

Till then.

God Bless.

VICTORY!!!

2009-04-07T06:28:00.001-07:00

The results are in and Pakatan Rakyat has emerged as the winner in two of the three by-elections. Both the Bukit Selambau (Kedah) and Bukit Gantang (Perak) is now under the Pakatan Rakyat Government. Batang Ai (Sarawak) of course was taken by Barisan Nasional.

Here are the results taken from Malaysiakini:

9.20pm Bukit Gantang OFFICIAL RESULTS
Mohd Jamaluddin Nizar (PAS) 21,860Ismail Saffian (BN-Umno) 19,071Kamarul Ramizu Idris (Ind) 62
Majority - 2,789 (In 2008, the majority was 1,566)

8.58pm Manikumar wins Bukit Selambau With all 22 polling boxes counted, Manikumar retained the seat for PKR by winning with a 2,396-vote majority, a slightly higher margin than in the 2008 general elections.

Manikumar is already celebrating at the official counting centre SM Teknik in Sungai Petani. Along with him is Kedah Menteri Besar Azizan Abdul Razak, PKR president Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail and PKR vice-president Azmin Ali.

(Source: http://malaysiakini.com/)

Today is the day ...

2009-04-06T22:13:00.000-07:00

The three by-elections that will determine the rise or fall of Malaysia's two alliances (the National Front and the People's Alliance) is happening right now.

It is reported that the results will be out by 10 pm.

Let us all cross our fingers and hope for the best.

Go Pakatan Rakyat! Go!

President Obama's Address to the Turkish Parliament

2009-04-06T10:03:00.000-07:00

President Obama has done exceptionally well in his maiden trip to Europe. His speeches were rousing, inspiring and gave a glimpse into what America would be under his leadership. His address to the Turkish Parliament also went amazingly well. The line that I found, together with countless news agencies, is this: "Let me say this as clearly as I can: the United States is not and will never be at war with Islam".

Watch this short video that I obtained from Reuters and listen to the inspiring words of Mr Barack Hussein Obama.

Tri-by-election

2009-04-06T04:15:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow is the day of reckoning for the Pakatan Rakyat government. So much is at stake in all three states (Kedah, Perak and Sarawak), especially Perak as the path to lead the state again depends solely on the victory of Nizar Jamaluddin.

I personally hope that the Pakatan Rakyat would come out victorious. I am a big supporter of the Pakatan Rakyat government.

But then again, what with Tun Dr Mahathir out in the campaign trail and Datuk Seri Anwar's failed revelation of a big surprise, we cannot really predict the outcome.

What we can do is just wait and see.

I urge the people of Perak, Kedah and Sarawak to vote wisely and not be tricked with rhetoric and promises which would not be fulfilled.

Maiden Speech of Malaysia's Sixth Prime Minister

2009-04-03T20:22:00.000-07:00

ON behalf of all Malaysians, I would like to thank Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi for his 31 years of exemplary public service to our country, his commitment to strengthening the institutions and fabric of our democracy and for his graceful example as our leader.

I am grateful to Tun for his confidence in proposing my name as Prime Minister to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, and I am honoured that His Majesty has consented to my appointment with this morning’s swearing-in ceremony. I feel a deep sense of humility at the opportunity to serve as your Prime Minister at an important time in our nation’s history.

My life has been dedicated to public service.

Growing up, I was inspired by the positive impact of public service in the example of my late father. Four decades on, I remain committed to the goals of tackling poverty; of restructuring our society; of expanding access to quality education for all; and of inspiring a new generation of young Malaysians to work on behalf of this great country.

My own service in government has always been about getting results: to ensure a better deal for teachers, to improve conditions for our brave soldiers, and to strengthen our economy in defence of the people of Malaysia, as we deal with the outbreak of a global recession.

In the coming weeks, I will be consulting with people around our country, as I begin to reshape the leadership and priorities of the Government. I am mindful that we should build on the successes and lessons of the past. It must be a Government with new approaches for new times – a Government that places a priority on performance, because the people must come first.
We must reach out to all parts of Malaysia, to all our diverse communities. In our national discourse and in pursuing our national agenda, we must never leave anyone behind. We must reach out to the many who may have been disaffected and left confused by political games, deceit and showmanship.

We must draw on talented people across our nation, regardless of their position or background, to re-energise a passion for public service. We must sow the seeds of goodwill and understanding in every corner of this land so that we continue to harvest the fruits of progress and prosperity for all Malaysians.

We must seek to include and unlock the potential of our young people who will be the next generation of leaders, business people, engineers, scientists, teachers and doctors. We must give them wings to fly.

And so today, I pledge that I will work tirelessly to serve all of you.

In this spirit, I would like to announce that the Government has decided with immediate effect, to remove the temporary ban on two news publications, release 13 detainees from ISA detention and conduct a comprehensive review of the Internal Security Act. Additional details will be announced by the Home Affairs Ministry shortly.

These decisions are timely as we move to enhance the confidence of our citizens in those entrusted with maintaining peace, law and order, while recognising the need to remain vigilant of the very real security threats we continue to face as a young nation.

I know that for every citizen these are hard times and I remain focused in providing strong leadership to lead us out of this economic crisis and unleash our full potential as a nation. I will be steadfast in my commitment to meet the needs, aspirations and concerns of all Malaysians.

So today, I ask you to join me in this task of renewing Malaysia. I urge us to rise to the challenge of building a 1Malaysia. People First. Performance Now.

Let us begin this great journey together.

(Source: The Star Online)

Thus was the speech made by Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, Malaysia's sixth Prime Minister. It is one filled with optimism, an air of change and reform, and a bundle of generous promises.

Well, let us, as citizens of this country, keep watch of the fulfillment of these promises.

What is happening? Where art thou Home Minister?

2009-03-28T04:54:00.000-07:00

When I perused the newspapers the other day, I was shocked to learn that two key publications of the opposition, Harakah and Suara Keadilan were suspended for three months by the Home Ministry. The reason given by the Minister was unsatisfactory: the publications were “wrong, sensational and sensitive in nature”. He was also reported by The Star that “But what cannot be tolerated is when the stories confuse and cause anger among the people. We also do not tolerate wrong and sensational reporting. This is detrimental in a multi-racial society like Malaysia.” This order came a few days before the UMNO elections and also before the vital by-elections in April.

His reasons may or may not be justified. However, when I came to know that there exists a blog (bukitgantangbersatu.blogspot.com) that so blatantly and valiantly calls for the death of former Perak menteri besar Datuk Seri Nizar Jamaluddin, and that no actions are being carried out by the Home Ministry, I was and still am appalled and disappointed.

The particular post, entitled, “Kill Nizar”, lists down reasons why he deserves such a sentence. His supposed defiance by not resigning as the menteri besar weeks back was seen as treason by the owner of the blog. The blog also stated that only “dogs, swines and prostitutes would support Nizar.”

My question is why is not the Home Minister issuing any order to bring in the owner of the blog for questioning? Why is not the blog blocked from public viewing? This blog not only perpetrates a murder of a leader but also mocks him as a puppet of DAP. Surely this verges on defamation. And surely this propagates lies and, to borrow the exact words of the Home Minister, “detrimental in a multi-racial society like Malaysia”. So why is not Syed Hamid Albar doing his job as Home Minister? Where are the infamous ISA or Sedition Act?

We made it!

2009-03-23T04:58:00.000-07:00

My sister and I made it! The people from KLPAC called us today and told us we were succesful in our auditions. We are now officially part of the ensemble. Here's the message posted on my Facebook account:

This year’s manic “One Day Only” session of auditions are done. We would like to appreciate each and every one of you who took time out to audition for a place on The T4YP Ensemble.
The T4YP Team would like to extend a warm welcome to 16 talented young people who are soon to grace the stage as members of The T4YP Ensemble for 2009.

Dinesh Kumar Maganathan

Priyadashini Maganathan

These new members are joined by another 15 Ensemble Members from 2008 that have been made part of the T4YP Alumni.

I didn't include the names of the others due to privacy purposes.

On the steps of a knight

2009-03-22T06:54:00.000-07:00

Never have I imagined myself or my sister doing what we did today. It was something we have been doing, in the vicinity of our home, for years and also in our school. It was and still is something we aspire to be in some distant future.

Forgive me for being vague. We went for an audition at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre today. And what an experience it was. We had to recite a Shakespearean monologue and a contemporary monologue. My role model was Sir Ian McKellen, the great theatre actor as well as a great screen actor. When you watch him play a Shakespearean drama, it will give you goosebumps and make you appreciate the art of acting.

Then four of us were called for a group session. That was fun. We had to do stuff to test our spontaneity. And man, we scored big time. The judges laughed and had a good time. They even said we were the best lot so far. That was a great compliment.

Tomorrow, we would know if we made it or not. Whatever it is, we had fun.

'I'm a Musicon Celebrity thanks to Maxis Broadband

2009-03-18T06:11:00.000-07:00

Wow! Once again, wow!

What an honour and mind-blowing experience would this be to attend the Nuffnang Music Bash 2009! And to be treated like celebrities. Wicked!

I have had built castles-in-the-air of being a renowned film director, walking on the red carpet, to the Academy Awards. Perhaps this dream might be actualised in the future but this event might actually give me a glimpse of stardom and the privileges that usually follow suit.

I wouldn't call myself the most accomplished of bloggers but I have always wanted to interact with my fellows as it were in a fun and exciting environment and now apparently I can. Just to think the number of contacts and the networking that would come about ...

So, I shall await the dawn of the 4th of April with much anticipation.

What a Superb Performance!

2009-03-17T05:41:00.000-07:00

Sean Penn was phenomenon in his role as Harvey Milk in the highly acclaimed, based-on-true-life-story, Milk.

For fans of Sean Penn, you wouldn't have recognised him as he played his character as a homosexual man very convincingly. He even has an uncanny resemblance to the actual Harvey Milk. If you were to watche the movie and just observe his acting, you would be stunned! The way he talks, the way he moves and even the way he laughs and smiles. Superb!

And the story was rivetting as well. Based on the true story of Harvey Milk, the film takes viewers into the life of Harvey Milk, a homosexual man, who runs for the position of Supervisor for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. And then ... well ... I won't spoil it for you. Watch it and enjoy.

Bravo to Sean Penn for an outstanding performance and a well-deserved Oscar.

The Journey to the Cross

2009-03-08T04:19:00.000-07:00

Dear Readers,

Next month, Christians around the world will be celebrating or should I say, commemorating Good Friday (the day the Lord Jesus was crucified) and Easter (the day the Lord was raised from the dead).

A week preceding these two days, I would post as and when it is necessary the path the Lord Christ took before he was ultimately crucified on the cross for mankind and chronicle as it were whatever He endured.

O Sacred Head Now Wounded - Fernando Ortega

2009-03-04T23:24:00.001-08:00

(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98LcbCkhqJs)

O Sacred Head, Now Wounded

2009-03-04T23:20:00.000-08:00

O sacred Head, now wounded,
with grief and shame weighed down,
now scornfully surrounded
with thorns, thine only crown:
how pale thou art with anguish,
with sore abuse and scorn!
How does that visage languish
which once was bright as morn!

What thou, my Lord, has suffered
was all for sinners' gain;
mine, mine was the transgression,
but thine the deadly pain.
Lo, here I fall, my Savior!
'Tis I deserve thy place;
look on me with thy favor,
vouchsafe to me thy grace.

What language shall I borrow
to thank thee, dearest friend,
for this thy dying sorrow,
thy pity without end?
O make me thine forever;
and should I fainting be,
Lord, let me never, never
outlive my love for thee.

Earth Hour 2009

2009-03-04T03:58:00.000-08:00

I am glad and I applaud the Malaysian media for bringing Earth Hour 2009 to light. I remember how last year this noble event was kind of in the shadows. I don't remember watching about it or reading about it. But when I watched an ad on local TV station 8TV about Earth Hour, I was much impressed.

Bravo!

And may be as Malaysians unite, as we always do when the occasion calls for it, and turn off our electricity together with the world to save our planet. I'm looking forward for the coming days leading to Earth Hour 2009 to see what else the Malaysian media have in store to propagate as it were this event.

Debate on royalty suppressed

2009-03-03T08:16:00.000-08:00

Debate on royalty suppressed
3 Mar 09 : 7.01PM
By Yip Wai Fong

POLICE reports, bullets in the mail, angry protests and police interrogations. These are threats that have been expressed and carried out against individuals who have commented and criticised the monarchical heads in Malaysia. The monarchy appears to have garnered more media attention as newsmakers and opinion leaders in the last two years.

As the Head of the Federation and an institution of the Malays, discussing the royalty is largely a taboo for the general populace. Not unlike Thailand's lese-majeste law, the Sedition Act, which was introduced in a period of high ethnic tension, protects Malaysian royalty under very broad provisions against defamation. Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy where the rulers of nine states rotate on a five-year basis as Head of the Federation — the Yang diPertuan Agong — and perform legislative, executive and judiciary functions. At the state level, the sultans are guardians of Islam, and Malay language and customs.

The spotlight is now on the northern state of Perak. Its head of state, Sultan Azlan Shah, made a crucial decision to allow the Barisan Nasional (BN) to regain control despite losing the 2008 state election. The decision was made after several state assemblypersons from the elected state government coalition, the Pakatan Rakyat (PR), declared their independence from the PR and support for the BN.

However, a public poll by the Merdeka Opinion Research Centre found that 74% of the people in Perak wanted a by-election to sort out the changes in state representation.

Karpal Singh, DAP chairperson — where the DAP is one of the partners in the PR — said that he would be filing a suit against the Perak sultan's decision in a special court. Last year, Karpal also questioned the jurisdiction of the Perak royalty when it reinstalled the head of the state Islamic council, against a transfer ordered by the state government.

In both cases, Karpal's statements attracted death threats and a slew of police reports against him by individuals and members of political parties. In the latest controversy, Karpal received two bullets enclosed in a mailed envelope, spelling threats to him and his family members.

Umno's shifting agenda

Also targeted in this episode were two bloggers: Ahiruddin Attan aka Rocky Bru, also president of the National Alliance of Bloggers, and Jed Yoong, a former writer for the DAP's party organ, the Rocket. Ahiruddin was questioned by police on 24 Feb over comments left on his blog about the role of the monarchy by known and anonymous commentators. A day before that, the police interrogated Jed Yoong over her fiery critique of the monarch in a posting on 12 Feb. Yoong's remarks drew the ire of the "Umno Virtual Club" (Kelab Maya Umno), which lodged the police report.

Mobilised by Umno, the dominant partner in the BN, public demonstrations in support of the monarchy were organised in Selangor, Malacca and Perak. The Umno-owned national daily, Utusan Malaysia, branded Karpal and former embattled Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Mohammad Nizar Jamaluddin as treasonous and seditious.

Umno's agenda must be treated with scepticism, especially against the backdrop of the constitutional amendments in 1983 when the BN sought to curtail the powers of the Malay rulers. At that time, Umno led a public campaign against the royalty, which included public protests, suggestive movies on state-owned television networks, and exposés of royal excesses. The amendment was successful and royal assent of legislation is now a matter of protocol. A decade later, the BN government again amended the Federal Constitution to establish a special court to prosecute members of the royalty charged with criminal acts in their personal capacity.

The media's role

These contradictions are not highlighted at all in the mainstream media, bringing into question the familiar spectre of political control in the newsroom. It is very clear that public discourse on the issue of the jurisdiction and powers of the royalty is tightly controlled. Umno-linked groups, media, and individuals have the monopoly of setting and swaying the national agenda.

The lack of critical journalism on constitutional and legal provisions means that those who choose to express their disagreements are seen as unpatriotic or worse, deserve to have their citizenship withdrawn. It is time for the public to be more mature in assessing information and their rights. It is also long overdue for the media to play its role to provide adequate and fair space for debate. Certainly, we do not want a situation where the mere mention of the royalty will draw the kinds of reactions we see in neighbouring Thailand.

Yip Wai Fong
Centre for Independent Journalism

(The Nut Graph) - (http://thenutgraph.com/debate-on-royalty-suppressed)

The Reader

2009-03-03T07:41:00.000-08:00

(http://movies.about.com/library/weekly/blthereaderposter.htm)

If anyone deserved the Academy Award for Best Actress this year, it would be the versatile Kate Winslet. And how great it was when she reserved that honour.

Her portrayal of the character Hanna in The Reader was superb and awe-inspiring. It was like looking at a different person and she made me connect with the character.

And then, there's the movie itself. What a great movie! I loved it beginning to end. Very engaging, intense and wow weren't those sex scenes delicately filmed!

So for those of you who have not watched The Reader, I would advice you to watch it. You won't regret it.

Walk and think of Behind

2009-03-02T07:16:00.000-08:00

I am really irritated and annoyed by those people who walk in the middle of pathways which are already narrow. Think of the people walking behind you. They might be in a hurry to catch a bus or they might be late for work or an appointment. Think about such things and start walking at either side of the pathways. At least those people at the back can get on their way without anyone blocking their path.

Musings by MM

2009-03-01T05:43:00.001-08:00

I was much privileged to attend the launch of Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir's book 50 Days Rantings by MM at MPH Bookstores in Midvalley yesterday. I was actually working on that day (my last day of work as a promoter at Robinsons) and went to the launch (at 3 p.m.) during my lunch break.

I quickly grabbed a bite and rushed to the launch only to find that it has not begun (thank God for the notorious Malaysian sense of puncuality ... No offence Datin Paduka). Also present at the launch was newly elected blogger-turned-MP YB Jeff Ooi. He was the guest of honour.

It was a rather interesting event and I got my copy of the book autographed by the author!

For those of you who don't know what this book is about, it is a compilation of Marina's blog posts over the fifty days her father was admitted at IJN for a surgery.

I have already read 15 pages and cannot wait to finish it

Get a copy. It's worth it. And it's affordable.

Talentime

2009-02-28T04:27:00.000-08:00

For those of you who remember my prior posting months ago in which I declared openly I will be boycotting Yasmin Ahmad, I would like to let you know that I have changed my mind upon watching the amazing trailer of "Talentime".

I have posted the trailer below. Watch it and be amazed. I think Yasmin outdid herself and wow, wasn't Jaclyn Victor great. She is the best singer in Malaysia and now a great actress. Go Jaclyn!

And bravo to you Miss Yasmin.

Talentime trailer 1

2009-02-28T04:26:00.001-08:00

(http://yasminthefilmmaker.blogspot.com/)

Mean what you say; else more than a heart would be broken ...

2009-02-28T03:05:00.000-08:00

To all my loyal readers (if there are any), my apologies for being M.I.A for some time. From my previous post, it may have appeared apparent to some of you the sort of ordeal and dilemma I was going through. Yes. I was in a relationship, a wonderful relationship but it ended rather abruptly, shockingly and, personally I believe, without mercy.

It would take countless postings to chronicle my love affair. We had tread to rocky paths in the beginning. On my part, it was a warning from my own mother who said this relationship would not last because of, firstly differences in religion and secondly non-approval of her parents. I had to convince my mom (it took me nearly a month) that all would be well.

Everything was going rosily and wonderfully well. We exchanged limitless SMSes over the nights, spent hours online chatting and even called each other a few times. These experiences were new to me and how great they were!

But the happiest of times were when we actually met up, once a week. I know once a week is not the ideal meeting-up-arrangement between couples but nonetheless, at least a day with each other than none. We talked, we joked ... the usual "couply" stuff.

I remember vividly when I first held her hands. I was so nervous and uncertain I felt like running away. But I mustered courage and held those beautiful, delicate hands and how lovely it was. I felt like I was floating between heaven and earth!

This continued for a couple of months. And then it started. After confessing her love to me and saying that she belongs to me (for those of you who think I'm disclosing too much information of my personal life, I couldn't care less because it is my rights as a human being and a netizen to express whatever I desire) and kissing me on the cheek, she started to avoid me for three days. I SMSed her day after day but to no avail.

Then on that Thursday night, I informed her that I'll wait for her the next day morning so that we can meet and talk things out. She didn't reply my SMS. The next day, I woke up early and went to IOI Mall. I SMSed her again, telling her that I have reached the mall. I waited and waited for nearly 4 hours. She didn't turn up. I spent my hours reading John Grisham's The Broker which was a fantastic read.

Around half past 1, I called her. She answered. I told her that I wanted to see her and talk to her. She said she has to talk to me as well. That is when I foresaw the end of my relationship. After that call, I went to work. That night I called her in the midnight. She said she wanted a break. I asked her what about those things she told me, that she loved me and all that. She boldly and mercilessly told me that she wasn't sure of what she said. And she said other stuff as well.

So, my readers, that is how my relationship, my first love, ended.

My advice to you is that if you are not sure of how you feel towards a person, never ever make them believe in something that is otherwise. Don't tell them that you like them and love them only to take it back and nonchalantly say that you weren't too sure.

Don't do that!

It is merciless and brutal.

Trust me.

My First Lament

2009-01-26T00:48:00.000-08:00

Youth carries with itself folly,
Love carries with itself blindness;
blindness not to the negative,
but blindness to miss what was never there.
The heart that I gave hath returned to me,
Shattered.
Slit.
Cut.
What more could I say of this affair?
Was it not beautiful, as of a gift from heaven?
Was it not something potent, enough to stop time itself?
Was it not lovely, those moments of togetherness?
But now, they have all turned out to be mere lies,
A pretentious affair,
A charade with a ruthless end.
Should we mortals so endeavour such travesty?
Such devastation?
Perchance;
To learn,
To heal,
To grow wisdom.
All I could say, now at the end of things, is this:
Darkness has dawned; something beautiful has died; a heart has been broken; a soul maimed.

Us Once More

2008-12-09T23:34:00.000-08:00

The entity of life

Within me

Yearns for thee

I think of naught

But thou

The endeavours I involve myself in

Seem futile

Yea!

Futile and in vain

Why should I participate in such futility

When I can linger in time

With thy thought, thy face

Illuminating my path

A serene music awakens within me

A tingle,

Yea,

Otherworldly,

Do I feel

The Passage of Time

Seems like the perusing of the books of the world

Yet

I grow not faint nor weary

To others

The wait may appear an encumbrance

But for me

Nay!

My pursuit has ended

Nay!

I am mistaken

Much

It had just begun

And so it is with you

Let us then, my love, my friend

With no care in our minds

But only with the zest of youth

Tread this thoroughfare

So beautiful before us

And find each other

Once more.

Could this be?

2008-11-23T00:31:00.001-08:00

If you remember a few weeks ago, I posted an entry called "The Forbidden-Fruit Dilemma". Now I can say that that dilemma has been resolved. The forbidden fruit became "unforbidden" but another more lovely fruit from The Tree of Life as it were appeared. I opted for the latter. And I don't regret it a bit.

But it is so lovely and beyond words that deep within me, I'm beginning to wonder if this could possibly be? Have I at last found what I have been seeking all this while? Am I at last in the company of one who was destined for me and I her?

You know what, I think so. Wait, I know it is supposed to be like this. I can feel it. I can sense it. Yes. I have at last found what I sought with zeal and vehemency. And thank God for that!

This void within me has now been filled with the waters of joy!

I can foresee something beautiful ahead of me. And beautiful it shall be.

Angels & Demons Trailer

2008-11-17T21:41:00.000-08:00

For all of you fans of Dan Brown, here is the trailer of the next adaptation of his renowned book, Angels & Demons. This movie is coming out next year May, on the month of my birthday! Enjoy the trailer!

(Source: Apple.com/trailers)

I Kissed A Girl- Kate Perry

2008-11-16T06:17:00.001-08:00

The Elephant in the Room ... or in the Telly

2008-11-15T07:04:00.000-08:00

When Hitz TV of Astro first aired the song called "I Kissed A Girl" by Kate Perry, I was utterly shocked that such a song was made or even aired on Malaysian television.

But after a few weeks, I realised that the title of the song was left in elipsis (I Kissed A ...) and when the chorus part came, "I kissed a girl, I liked it", the word "girl" was muted and it has been like that ever since.

Come on!

Don't you (the censorship board of Malaysia) think that people already know what the singer is singing? How dumb do you think Malaysians are? This song was already aired in full flesh when it was first shown. People already would have known by now what the song is talking about.

Just because you muted the word "girl" or put elipsis in the title, that doesn't mean the people would not be aware of the nature of the song. Have you forgotten of the existence of something called the INternet? Anyone with a computer and an Internet connection just have to go to Youtube, type "I Kissed A Girl - Kate Perry" and they can watch the song, uncensored, unedited.

What you could have done is ban the song altogether. But then again, the infamous Internet is still there.

So, you can't do much actually. What you are doing now is like trying to hide a white elephant in the room.

So everyone out there, enjoy the song!

Race-Baseless Politics

2008-11-12T21:05:00.001-08:00

This post can be considered as a rebuttal to former premier Tun Dr Mathathir's remarks on the necessity of race-based politics and parties even to this day.

He is wrong to say that race-based politics is still relevant today. Why or how would it be relevant? Isn't the first challange set by Mahathir for Malaysia's Vision 2020 is to create a united Malaysia and one Bangsa Malaysia (one Malaysian Race)? Then how could race-based politics be still relevant? I still don't quite get it.

And what about that rant that a non-Malay can become a Prime Minister? Has it ever happened in Malaysia? The law stipulates that the leader of the winning party will be nominated and subsequently elected as the Prime Minister.

As we all know, only one party leads the National Front and defitinely no non-Malay can come out of that party since there aren't any non-Malays at all!

Tun, I think you are wrong in your assertations. But then again, you are entitled to your views just as I am entitled to mine.

But this I have to say: Malaysia is ready for the abolishment of race-based politics and parties and form a new system, a form of politics that is of the people, for the people and by the people.

Conduct Unbecoming

2008-11-12T05:14:00.000-08:00

They came by the thousands ...

They arrived in the morning ...

They were students ...

They held a demonstration ...

And they were not assaulted.

If you are wondering what the above "poem" is about, probably you are justified for not remembering the incident since in this country, demonstrations almost always end up with Federal Reserve Units (FRU), water canons, tear gas and a fiasco!

August this year, thousands of students from Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) held a demonstration in front of 'the state secretariat building' (Read the full article here in The Star Online and The New Straits Times Online) in response to Selangor Menteri Besar's proposal to open up the universiti to non-Malays.

Yes, the police were there (I think) and true the demonstration or the protest or whatever you want to call it, was peaceful. But the question that begs to be answered is why were they not dispersed? Why was the FRU not present? Where were the legendary water canons and tear gas?

This is an excerpt of what Terence Fernandez, a prominent columnist in The Sun newspaper, had to say about this:

ALMOST every month for one reason or another, a group of politicians and supporters of the previous Selangor administration congregate in front of the state government building, holding up banners to protest against one policy or another. These include centralised pig farming, a suggestion to open up Universiti Teknologi Mara to non-Malays and the appointment of a non-bumiputra to head the Selangor State Development Corporation.

In all those instances, the riot police were absent and Selangor police chief Datuk Khalid Abu Bakar’s men treated the protesters with kid gloves – reminiscent of their counterparts in KL and Penang during other illegal gatherings against the Bar Council and the Pakatan Rakyat Penang government this year.

On Sunday night, however, the full force of the law was brought to bear by the men in blue, with the backing of the Federal Reserve Unit and their water cannons, batons and shields.

(Read the full article here)

Last year, during the Bersih Rally, a full bastion of the FRU were present and they did use their water canons (which were contaminated with chemical by the way) and tear gas to disperse the crowd. Their actions could be lauded if the rally was in any way violent. But the rally was anything but that! It was the hallmark of a peaceful rally. Commendable. And yet the full force of the FRU was utilised.

This injustice was repeated again on the 9th of November 2008, just a few days ago, when a peaceful night-vigil was held opposite the Civic Centre, near Amcorp Mall. Actually this vigil was held to mark the one-year anniversary of last year's Bersih Rally.

But this time, the purpose of the vigil was to protest against the Internal Security Act (ISA). Besides Bersih members, supporters of blogger Raja Petra Kamaruddin were also present.

The police forcefully dispersed the crowd who were singing the national anthem, Negaraku. Firstly, this was an utter disrespect to the national anthem. Next, why did the police had to disperse a peaceful vigil?

Then why were the UiTM students not dispersed? Probably because the Selangor government decided to handle them softly because that is the right way to handle a peaceful demonstration, let alone a vigil.

I am much appaled by the actions of the police. They had no right to use force to disperse the crowd. Children were present at the vigil. A woman was hurt. And nearly two dozen people were arrested. Why they were arrested? What crime did they commit? Then why were the students not arrested?

All that I can say is the police should deal fairly with everyone. True this vigil was illegal but that should not give them the right to use force to disperse the people.

Uncalled for Behaviour: Desecration of the Elected Representatives

2008-10-28T02:08:00.000-07:00

About a few weeks ago, just a few days before the Muslims celebrated Aidilfitri, a banner depicting YB Teresa Kok (Member of the Selangor State Assembly for Kinrara) and YB Gobind Singh (Member of Parliament for Puchong) wishing all the Muslim residence in Puchong was hung in my housing area (Taman Mawar Kinrara Section 5). Since it was put up, I was waiting to see if there'd be any vandalism attack on the banner. Aidilfitri came and went peacefully and nothing was done to the banner. I was wrong.

About a week ago, another banner depicting the YBs was hung, adjacent to the existing one. This time, it was meant for the Indian community who would be celebrating the festival of lights, Deepavali. I did not speculate or anticipate anything to happen to the banner.

But I was wrong.

Today morning, when I was going to the bank, I glanced out of my father's car and saw the horrific scene. Both the faces of the YBs in both the banners were mutilated with black-coloured spray. The face of Teresa Kok, especially, was completely blackened!

I am much ashamed of this occurrence. One should not resort to vandalism to express one's dissatisfaction or rage. Write a letter or visit the YBs and tell them of what you think of them. You have the rights to do that. But not this. This is unwarranted.

I am appalled by this behaviour.

I am disgusted of the person/s who did such a shameful thing.

On their behalf, please accept my apologies YBs. Some people are still living in caves.

The Forbidden Fruit Dilemma

2008-10-25T00:59:00.000-07:00

The very first dilemma in the Holy Bible is when Eve was tempted by the serpent (the Devil) to eat of the fruit which was forbidden by God. After the creation of the world and man, God gave the charge to Adam and Eve to be the caretakers of this world. He gave them dominion over everything but forbade them from eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. We all know how the events progressed.

The conclusion that I can draw from this account is that when something is forbidden or restricted, that is when we want it more. The impulse to possess it becomes too severe that it can propagate someone to resort to evil manners.

I, for one, am not in agreement with such endeavours. However, my liking for something that is forbidden is making me have second thoughts. Should I or should I not? This dilemma within me is murder. I so want - well, want is to greedy a word. So, I shall say, desire - to be with this forbidden entity that I really do not know what to do. My circle of counsel have differing opinions. Some have strictly admonished me from resorting to evil means while some have said such measures may be beneficial.

You may think I am being dramatic -no ... melodramatic! - but I am not. I understand what I am going through. I know whereof I speak.

Maybe I shall not pluck the "forbidden fruit" but use a stick and poke around the branches in the hope that the fruit shall drop and come tumbling to me.

Whatever it is ... I really don't know what to say.

Euphoric at Euphoria

2008-10-24T06:00:00.000-07:00

Rocking!

Awesome!

Superb!

The list of words describing my experience at Euphoria yesterday night can go on and on. Yesterday was my first time going to a club and apparently the best club in KL according to a friend of mine. I have to agree that the place was awesome. The environment was just the way I hoped it to be: cosy, smoke free and a little gloomy.

The best part of it was that the entrance was free.

The group of us went to the dance-floor around 10.30 and waited for the music to start. And when it started, all of us began moving our bodies. I was a little hesitant initially. But after having an alcoholic beverage (Long Island Tea), that's when the party kicked off for me! I danced and danced.

Too bad I didn't manage to get myself acquainted with any hot chics. But anyway, yesterday was too familiarise myself with the clubbing groove and just dance to de-stress myself. But the next time I'm going, I will be looking out for the babes. Look out ladies!

Second-Hand Smoking Relived

2008-10-20T06:36:00.001-07:00

Statistics shows that for every four cigarettes a smoker smokes, a non-smoker has smoked one.

But what I went through the other day, I felt like I was smoking four cigarettes when the guy was smoking only one!

I arrived early in college the other day. So the Media Hub (a computer lab sort of place) was not open yet. I decided to sit on the staircase and wait until they open the Hub. This was where the ordeal began. Well, the man was already smoking when I sat on the steps but he should have at least had the courtesy to leave the place once I was there.

As I was reading The Sun newspaper, he took puff after puff that I felt like I was in one of those smokers' room at airports. For nearly ten minutes or so he smoked. And when he was done, I ended up having a headache.

Smokers out there. You should be more attentive to the people around you. If you want to kill yourselves, you have all the right. But don't take our lives as well.

Yasmin Ahmad - The Let Down

2008-10-18T03:48:00.000-07:00

Today was supposed to be a great and wonderful day. It was supposed to be a historical day for me. It was the day I was supposed to meet the much acclaimed Malaysia director and dubbed to be a woman of the new wave, Yasmin Ahmad.

To give you all a little background. Today was the Taylor's School of Communication Media Carnival 2008, the first of its kind in Taylor's College Petaling Jaya. The theme chosen for this auspicious event was Media Freedom. So, during the first session, there was supposed to be a dialogue session between the four of us (Michelle T, Michelle C, Tash and me) and Yasmin on this particular topic and the second session was supposed to be another dialogue session between four other students and three people from the industry (Christine Ooi, DJ Hisham and Andrew Nato).

Unfortunately, Miss Yasmin couldn't make it on time so we had to kick-start the dialogue session with the second slot. It went terrifically well. The reason for her delay was that she was bringing a group of actors with her. Then came the second reason. Her car broke down in Sungai Buloh and now she was apparently waiting for her husband to pick her up. Lunch time came and went. The events of the day unfolded (awesome band performances) and still there was no sign of her. That was the final straw. When it was 4.40 p.m. I just left my college.

I am very disappointed with Yasmin because all four of us had put much energy, soul and time in preparing our questions and stuff. We were all eagerly awaiting to see this director who had made fantastic films. But we didn't expect this to happen. I really don't know what to say. A lot of people turned up to actually see her but they were disappointed too.

I really feel sorry for the team that organised this event and my lecturers.

Yasmin Ahmad ... I am much disappointed with you.

You are My All in All

2008-08-15T21:04:00.001-07:00

Celine dion and Josh groban live - the prayer

2008-05-26T02:31:00.001-07:00

Moonlight Sonata

2008-05-07T06:33:00.001-07:00

Pick-Pocketed

2008-05-04T01:04:00.000-07:00

Greetings to all the people of the Virtual Realm,

Yesterday was a wonderful day. For the first time, I took a bus to Central Market, boarded the LRT to KLCC, went to Kinokuniya and bought a good book, window-shopped, had lunch and went back to Central Market for a talk in conjunction with World Press Freedom Day. After the talk, I went for a book exhibition and got three books for free. Before boarding a bus back home, I window-shopped Central Market and took some interesting pictures of some grafitti on the wall of a building. When the bus reached my stop, I realised that my Nokia 7610 my missing. I checked the bus but it was not there. I returned home on the verge of a break-down. I have been pick-pocketed. At the Central Market bus station!

God Bless!

2008-04-24T00:30:00.000-07:00

Greetings to all the people of the Virtual Realm,

This is just a test post. (Oprah, 2007)

God Bless!

www.oprah.com

EARTH DAY 2008

2008-04-21T07:38:00.000-07:00

Greetings to all the people of the Virtual Realm,

I do not know if my message to save our planet in conjunction with Earth Hour 2008 was of any success. I know for a fact that my close friends did not take part in the event. Let bygones be bygones. Today, I have a new charge to all of you out there. April 22 is Earth Day and my charge to you is to do whatever you can to save our home ... our beloved but dying planet. Those of you who chose to ignore the noble call of Earth Hour 2008 can make up for it by turning off the electricity for an hour on Earth Day. Besides that, you can choose to take a public transport to your school, college or work. Plant a tree if you must! Do whatever that is in your power to save Earth. It takes only one person to save our planet.

Save our home ... save our planet ... save Earth.

God Bless!

"You have heard ... "

2008-04-20T01:39:00.000-07:00

Greetings to all the people of the Virtual Realm,

I have been obsessed with Alessandra Ambrosio of late. However, today I came to realisation that I have committed a wrong. I should not have admired her to the point of obsession. I should not have! God has said that this is wrong in His eyes. The Lord Jesus said 'You have heard that it was said "Do not commit adultery" but I tell you, anyone who looks at a woman with lust has committed adultery.' I have violated God's command. But, I know that I have to worry about nothing. As long as I confess my wrong-doings, I know God will forgive me. Hallelujah!

God Bless!

Chris Daughtry - what about now (with lyrics)

2008-04-11T10:01:00.001-07:00

GIVE BACK

2008-04-11T09:48:00.000-07:00

Greetings to all the people of the Virtual Realm,

What are we here for than to help our fellow humans. The connection that each of us share with one another is something that trancends human comprehension yet verily human. Some of us who have been blessed with wealth are to think of ways to reach out to our less fortunate brothers and sisters. As Lord Jesus said, by helping people we would have entertained and helped angels. Recently, all of us would have watched that great "Idol Gives Back". Is it not just wonderful to see how many millions have been raised in just two days? Why can't we do that here, in Malaysia? Why can't we all give a Ringgit each at least to help our own less fortunate community? Why can't we? I think we can. To all who are reading this message, my charge to you is this: take a step forward and give. Spread this to everyone you know. We can do this. Together, we can help our people. Step up! Help our people.

God Bless!

Vanessa Mae-Nessum Dorma Fantasia Violin Turandot Puccini

2008-04-10T20:18:00.001-07:00

Steven Curtis Chapman-Cinderella

2008-04-10T06:03:00.001-07:00

Elena Risteska - Nemozam

2008-04-05T05:30:00.001-07:00

ALESSANDRA! VA VA VA VOOM!

2008-04-03T22:30:00.001-07:00

Crush!

2008-04-03T08:20:00.001-07:00

Greetings to all the people of the Virtual Realm,

I have once again fell for a model.

I have only one word for her: HOT!

I simply adore her body.

She is perfect.

God Bless!

David Cook - Billie ( Billy ) Jean - American Idol Top 10

2008-04-03T07:25:00.001-07:00

At Last!

2008-04-03T07:19:00.000-07:00

Greetings to the people of the Virtual Realm,

For those of you who are fans of Ramielle Malubay, let be first apologize for what I am about to say. At last, the girl is out. It is undeniable that her powerful voice promised a lot of things when she auditioned. However, unlike Carly Smitson and now David Cook, Ramielle has never been consistent. Her song choices were always atrocious, to be candid. She even became overconfident. And now, it has brought her to the end of her Idol journey. It is about time. I have posted above David Cook's rendition of Billy Jeans. Listen to it. It is screamingly wonderful.

God Bless!

Earth Hour 2008

2008-03-28T23:05:00.001-07:00

Save our home...save our planet...save Earth.

EARTH HOUR 2008

2008-03-28T22:43:00.000-07:00

Greetings to all the people of the Virtual Realm,

The well-being of our planet Earth is our shared responsibility. Every single one of us have to share the burden to save our slowly dying planet. Just recently, a large ice-shelf disintegrated from the Antartic. The Earth is being heated up daily by the emission of greenhouse gases. More and more rivers are being polluted. It is very sad to see how inconsiderate people can get. For God's sake! Rivers and seas are our heritage. Even the land! But people throw their garbage not into the rubbish bin that is provided but into rivers and on lands that are not used. Bollocks! Today, however, we can make a difference. At 8 p.m. today, for one hour, turn off all your lights and electricity. Just for one hour. It will make a lot of difference. You may think that how could just one person, like yourself, can make any difference. You can! It only takes one person to make a difference. So, in conjunction with Earth Hour 2008, turn off your electricity for just one hour. It will make a difference. Spread this message to every one you know around the world. Let us all together as inhabitants of planet Earth turn off for Earth Hour 2008!

God Bless!

P.S. For those of you out there who are keen in doing more for planet Earth, simply visit http://www.earthhour.org/ for more details.

Obama Speech: 'A More Perfect Union'

2008-03-26T23:15:00.001-07:00

My Redeemer Lives - Nicole C. Mullen

2008-03-24T14:49:00.001-07:00

MY Celine Dion Concert Fund Part 2

2008-03-04T00:29:00.000-08:00

Greetings to all the people of the Virtual Realm,

I am in need of RM 288! I know, I realise, it is a lot. But if 288 people could give me RM 1 each, I would be able to purchase the ticket and watch the concert of my idol! I make my plea for charity to all of you out there. Help me to get to this concert. I need to purchase the ticket soon as it might get sold out. Please help me.

God Bless!

PLEASE HELP ME PEOPLE OF THE VIRTUAL REALM: My Celine Dion Concert Fund

2008-03-02T05:34:00.000-08:00

Greetings to all the people of the Virtual Realm,

I am elated and devastated. Elated because my most favourite singer, the greatest singer in the world, Miss Celine Dion, is coming to KL this April. Devastated because I cannot afford the ticket. So, now my request and plea to all of you out there is this: could all of you please extend your hand of charity to help me to purchase this ticket? This is my only chance to attend my idol's concert. Please help me to purchase this ticket by donating any amount of money to my fund. My thanks in advance to all who would be helping me. THANK YOU.

God Bless!

Nicole Nordeman - What If

2008-01-27T01:01:00.001-08:00

What If......

2008-01-27T00:55:00.000-08:00

Greetings to all the people of the Virtual Realm,

There may be times when talking about Jesus gets difficult. Some people may say that he was just a nice man, a peaceful guy who talked about God. They don't seem to believe that Jesus is the Son of God. Well, He is. I have posted a song that speaks about this issue.

God Bless!

What if you're right He was just another nice guy What if you're right What if it's true They say the cross will only make a fool of you And what if it's true

What if He takes His place in history With all the prophets and the kings Who taught us love, and came in peace But then the story ends What then

*But what if you're wrong What if there's more What if there's hope you never dreamed of hoping for What if you jump Just close your eyes What if the arms that catch you, catch you by surprise What if He's more than enough What if it's love

What if you dig Way down deeper than your simple-minded friends What if you dig What if you find A thousand more unanswered questions down inside That's all you find

What if you pick apart the logic And begin to poke the holes What if the crown of thorns is no more than fokelore that must be told And retold

*Repeat

'Cause you've been running as fast as you can You've been looking for a place you can land For so long But what if you're wrong

What if you jump Just close your eyes What if the arms that catch you, catch you by surprise What if He's more than enough What if it's love

What if it's love

You Are My Hiding Place - Psalm 32:7

2008-01-26T01:01:00.002-08:00

Greetings to all the people of the Virtual Realm,

As humans, all of us are always, constantly, attacked by troubles and worries. We cannot but feel overwhelmed. Even the emotionally-strongest of us. We cower at the sight of turmoil. But you see, there is someone who can always make you feel secure, save. It is not your mother. It is not your lover. It is God himself. He is our hiding place as the song below will iterate.

"You are my hiding-place;

you will protect me from trouble

and surround me with songs of deliverance."

Psalm 32:7

So, next time your are overwhelmed by a problem, don't worry. The Lord is your hiding place. He will surround you and fill your heart with songs of deliverance. Praise His Holy Name!

God Bless!

You are my hiding place

You always fill my heart

with songs of deliverance

whenever I am afraid,

I will trust in you,

I will trust in you

Let the weak say 'I am strong' in the strength of the Lord

You Are My Hiding Place

2008-01-26T01:01:00.001-08:00

I AM WHO I AM - Exodus 3:14

2008-01-24T22:48:00.000-08:00

Greetings to all the people of the Virtual Realm,

Warrant me first to thank our LORD and God, the Great I AM, who has given me this opportunity to praise His holy name and speak of His wonders. Many of you out there would have already heard about how great our God is. And many of you would have found it ... how should I put it ... silly to believe that God himself died for the race of men and by accepting Him as your Saviour, you would be forgiven of your wrongdoings. Let me say that your are entitled to feel that way, considering how logic thralls you. But you see, just by being good and doing good, you cannot earn merit points from God. His standards are so high that none of us can reach them. He is after all a holy God. And holiness cannot bear the sight of wrongs. So, knowing our inadequacy, God sent His Son, Lord Jesus Christ, to die on OUR behalf. He died to redeem mankind back to its Maker, its Creator. God loves you and me so much that He sacrificed His Son for us. How can we ever thank Him? So, my dear friends, when you are alone, in solitude, sit down and think for a while: Will I be good enough to make sure my wrongs are forgiven? Will God forget my wrongdoings just because I am doing good things?. Have any of you ever found joy and peace, not the momentary ones but the real and deep ones, in your lives just by doing good? You can feel that something is missing in your life. There is this unexplainable void inside of you. And into this void, you try to fill up with earthly treasures, which does not last for eternity. God is Eternal. So is His Love for you and me. Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God. Trust also in Jesus, our Saviour. He loves you. He wants to have a relationship with you. He wants you to be saved and join Him eternity. Accept the Gift of God. Invite Jesus into your lives. Make Him your Saviour. God will be your Father and Saviour. Your life will definitely change. May the Lord bless you. Amen

I have posted a song below. Listen to it. Let God touch your hearts.

God Bless!

Pencil marks on a wall, I wasn’t always this tallYou scattered some monsters from beneath my bed.You watched my team win, and watched my team loseWatched when my bicycle went down again

When I was weak, unable to speak,still I could call you by nameAnd I said Elbow Healer, Super Hero, come if you can.You said, I am.

Only sixteen, life is so meanWhat kind of curfew is at 10 pm?You saw my mistakes and watched my heart breakHeard when I swore I’d never love again

When I was weak, unable to speak,still I could call you by nameAnd I said Heartache Healer, Secretkeeper, be my best FriendYou said, I am.

You saw me wear white by pale candle lightI said ‘forever’ to what lies aheadTwo kids and a dream, with kids that can screamToo much it might seem when it is at 2 am.

When I am weak, unable to speakstill I will call you by nameOh, Shepherd, Savior, Pasture Maker, Hold on to my hand.You say, I am.

The winds of change and circumstanceBlow in and all around usSo we find a foothold that’s familiar.And bless the moments that we feel you nearer

When life had begun, I was woven and spunYou let the angels dance around the throne.Who can say when, but they’ll dance againWhen I am free and finally headed home

I will be weak, unable to speakStill I will call you by nameCreator, Maker, Life SustainerComforter, Healer, My RedeemerLord and King, Beginning and EndI am. I am.

(God's Name Is) I Am - Nicole Nordeman - Psalm 139

2008-01-24T22:46:00.001-08:00

Schindler's Ark

2008-01-19T03:24:00.000-08:00

Greetings to all the people of the Virtual World

One of my new year's resolution was to post daily in my blog. However, as it is apparent, I have failed to do so. Utterly failed. Nevermind that. I would like to share about a book which eventualy became a movie in the early 90s. This book is called "Schindler's Ark" by Thomas Keneally. It is about Oskar Schindler, a German man who did all that he could to save as many Jews as possible during Hitler's reign. I am currently reading the book. But I watched the movie before I bought the book (Kinokuiya). Wonderful movie. Simply fantastic! Emotional! I almost cried at the ending. Directed by Steven Spielberg, who is a Jew himself, this movie starred Liam Neeson as Oskar Schindler and it went to win four Oscar's, including Best Picture and Best Director. I would urge everyone out there to watch this thought-provoking movie.

God Bless!

Happy New Year!

2007-12-31T08:19:00.000-08:00

Greetings to all the people of the Virtual Realm,

A new year has at last dawned! I am more than certain that the year 2007 carried with it many good and bad memories for all of us but let us put them all behind us. Let us start a new year - 2008- afresh! Let us begin the year by asking the Almighty God to bless us all and bless this year. I think that this year is going to be a very fun year for me and I am sure, for all of you. I'll be turning 21 in just a few months! Hooray! That is all for now.

God Bless!

Then You Look At Me - Celine Dion

2007-12-15T06:07:00.001-08:00

Lemon Yogurt Cake!

2007-12-15T03:22:00.000-08:00

Greetings to all the people of the Virtual Realm,

I am a great pastry chef! Screamingly great! If anyone reckons that I am being arrogant, I couldn't care less! The other day, I made a scrumptious Apple Crisp as dessert. Everyone loved it. And today, I made a divine "Lemon Yogurt Cake". It tastes like cheese cake. Just wonderful. You might be wondering why I have deviated from my usual posts. Even I am wondering about the same matter. Nevertheless, I couldn't care less. I just felt the impulse to post this. Now I have some delicacies I can make for Christmas. Wicked!

God Bless!

How Long Has It Been?

2007-12-10T07:27:00.000-08:00

Greetings to all the people of the Virtual Realm,

This is exactly what I feared when I created this blog of mine. I was afraid I would neglect it as I did the previous, God know how many, ones. It is not that I intentionally neglet my blogs. It is not that I simply create a blog for having nothing better to do and then leave it, abandon it, like some outdated handphone. Nay! Actually, I have no idea whatsoever myself why I leave my blog to be, why I fail to remember...Okay, enough nostalgia I reckon. Christmas is around the corner. All I want to say is that Christmas is not about Santa Claus or presents or Christmas tress. Christmas is to remember and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the Saviour of this world and ultimately to remember the love of God. So, everyone, spread the love of God this Christmas season and may the Lord Jesus bless you all.

God Bless!

Returned I Have!

2007-11-08T03:00:00.000-08:00

Greetings to all the people of the Virtual Realm,

So long I have been absent. For so long I have remained away from this Virtual Realm of mine. So much has occurred...so much to tell. However, now that I come to think of it, much has indeed ocurred but very mundane I find them to be. Onerous assignments...numerous readings...much typing... I was on the verge of insanity. But I prevailed! Thanks be to the LORD God! And now, the much awaited semester break has at last arrived. Four whole months of break! Much to do...But what exactly to do?...I just recently watched a very good Malaysian movie, 1957 Hati Malaya. One of the best Malaysian films that I have watched thus far. This movie chronicles the events that led to the independence of Malaysia. Great casts..Brilliant acting...wonderful soundtrack.. I simply love it! Below, I have posted the theme song of 1957, sung by Malaysia's very own sensational songstress, Datuk Siti Nurhaliza, entitled Hati. Great song. Hearken it and be mesmerised.

God Bless!

Siti Nurhaliza - Hati (OST 1957 Hati Malaya)

2007-11-08T02:53:00.001-08:00

Oh the Deep Deep Love of Jesus - Anne Welch

2007-10-11T06:23:00.001-07:00

Oh the Deep Deep Love of Jesus

2007-10-11T06:15:00.000-07:00

Greetings to all the people of the Virtual Realm,

This is one of my most favourite Christian songs. Peruse the lyrics. Contemplate it. Listen to the song. Let the love of Lord Jesus Christ touch you.

God Bless!

O the deep, deep love of Jesus,

Vast, unmeasured, boundless, free!

Rolling as a mighty ocean in its fullness over me!

Underneath me, all around me, is the current of Thy love

Leading onward, leading homeward to Thy glorious rest above!

O the deep, deep love of Jesus,Spread His praise from shore to shore!

How He loveth, ever loveth,Changeth never, nevermore!

How He watches o’er His loved ones,Died to call them all His own;

How for them He intercedeth,Watcheth o’er them from the throne!

O the deep, deep love of Jesus,Love of every love the best!

’Tis an ocean vast of blessing,’Tis a haven sweet of rest!

O the deep, deep love of Jesus,’Tis a heaven of heavens to me;

And it lifts me up to glory,For it lifts me up to Thee!

What A Week!

2007-10-11T02:07:00.000-07:00

Greetings to all the people of the Virtual Realm,

I was sick- sick unto death! Ever since I was drenched by the tears of heaven, sickness came unto me. Every morning, at the crack of dawn, fever befell me only to be tethered with a nasty cold. Every fibre of my body ached and it still is. Powerless I have become. Powerless I say! My mind has lost its ability to think straight. And to make matters worse, another ill fate befell me today. Sore throat! My throat hurts! How difficult it is to talk! I feel like someone has put a lock around my neck. However, fortunate am I, for the next four days are a holiday! Por fin! The long awaited days of rest! Namarie!

God Bless!

LOTR Extended Edition - Gandalf's magic

2007-10-09T03:37:00.001-07:00

Returned I Have

2007-10-04T23:27:00.000-07:00

Greetings to the people of the Virtual Realm,

Wellnigh a month it has been since I have posted anything. I am more than certain that long my absence caused a sadness in your hearts. Worry no more. I have come. Thus far, nothing monumental has happened. Therefore, I have nothing to share. However, I shall delight you all with a video clip from the greatest movie in history, The Lord of the Rings. Be vigilant and you would realise this is an extended version of the scene. I simply love the part when Gandalf, which is of course my name as well, gets up and utters the Black Speech of Mordor:

Ash nazg durbatuluk, ash nazg gimbatul, ash nazg thrakatuluk, agh burzum-ishi krimpatul

You Can Make It Through the Rain - with God!

2007-09-16T03:06:00.000-07:00

Greetings to the people of the Virtual Realm,

It is commonplace that all of us as human beings go through trials and sufferings. All of a sudden, we are thrown into the storms of life's worst and find ourselve in the midst of tidal waves and tornadoes that is ripping us apart. But you see, there is a reason why such things happen to us. When we are innundated with trials, we question about the existence of a higher being, supreme and sovereign. We soon realise the closer we draw to Him, the easier ordeals seem to be! Life may throw its worst at us and yet we find peace and joy in Him, who being very God love us so much that he died for us once and for all, some two thousand years ago. There is none like Him! Draw near to God and experience His joy and forgiveness. May the Lord be with you all! I have yet again posted a song which speaks about going through life's ordeal or "rain" bravely. Listen to it with a new understanding in your hearts. You can go "through the rain" with God by your side. Au revoir!

God bless!

Through The Rain - Mariah Carey

2007-09-16T03:04:00.001-07:00

Greetings and Welcome

2007-09-15T00:35:00.000-07:00

I bid thee all welcome! I have embarked many times on journeys to create blogs and this, I presume, is my tenth blog. You may wonder why any one person needs blogs of that quantity. I am wondering about that as well. However, from this hour henceforth, this will be my permanent blog; a virtual platform for me to commune with all the wonderful people out there. Since this is my first post, I have embedded a video clip; a song which I find very inspirational. Enjoy. Au revoir!

God Bless!

Adolf Hitler - Closing Ceremony - Triumph of the Will

2007-09-14T23:29:00.001-07:00

Adolf Hitler: One of the Greatest Orators

2007-09-14T23:16:00.000-07:00

Greetings people of the Virtual Realm,

After much deliberation, I have decided to post a video of Adolf Hitler's speech. Let me warn you now I am not a Nazist! Not now! Not ever! But I will admit that I do admire his oratory skills. Warrant me to use three Aristotelian phrases: ethos, pathos and logos. Three means of persuasion. Ethos, personality; pathos, emotion; logos, logic. Just watch thie video and you shall realise what I mean.

God bless!

Spice Girls - Let Love Lead The Way

2007-09-14T04:33:00.001-07:00

Spice Girls - Let Love Lead The Way

2007-09-14T04:23:00.001-07:00