Campus Connect's S + URGE Camp 2008

A beginning of a new semester saw me made a return to Kampar. After a good weekend, I found myself packing once again, and making a return. Only this time, it was for a TOTALLY different purpose.

Campus Connects’ S + URGE Camp 2008

I was one of the four group leaders for this camp, along with MJ, Shirley and Robert, and as being one of the group leaders, I had to go back to Kampar on Monday even though the camp is on Wednesday, reason being having to prepare for the camp. Followed PC and KL back, who went and picked up MJ as well, as she was also in Ipoh at that time. Planning for the camp started that night.

Before that, I met Master, and man, he was in a terrible mess. Apparently he met an accident before making his way to Kampar, and believe you me, he rode all the way here with the injuries he sustained during the accident. RODE ALL THE WAY. Four hour journey from Kuala Lumpur, with all that pain. Yet I praise God he managed to make it. Shows how much he wants to come for the camp. KL then took him to the government hospital, while PC and the four of us went ahead with the planning.

Planning went well, with each of us being given our specific groups and task of what we are to do during the camp. We were also to be worship leaders during the camp for the four sessions, which will mean each of us taking a session.

Tuesday came, and we had to prepare everything that we have planned. Not only that, we also had to choose songs to lead. So the whole of Tuesday was taken to prepare for the camp. It was fun. Totally fun. I wouldn’t go into detail of the preparation, but to sum it up, it was fun. XD

There were also side jobs. Due to Masters’ injury, in which he hurt his left leg, and having bruises on that leg, both his arms, and also his chin, me and Jack watched over him: bathe him, help him with the mini-mini things.. Well, our place became a hotel cum hospital for that day. Ahhaha, no sweat Master.

Day 1

Day 1 of camp finally came, Wednesday that is. Woke up at about 8 plus in the morning, and packed up to leave for Campus Connect. The campers were to meet at 9.30, and once all were there, PC gave a briefing. There were only about 20 ++ of us. Kind of small, compared to the previous camp. I can even name the 20 odd people : Angelina, Jessie, Richard, Robert, John, Mike, Jack, MJ, Shirley, Irena, Anthony, Sam, Alex, Joycelin, Mun Kien, Justin, Steven, PC, KL, Mr.Tan, and of course, yours truly.

Departed for Beautiful Gates Education Centre for a gotong-royong first. We were then separated to clean-up specific areas. Duties given to us: wipe the fan, sweep the porch, and also sweep and mop the floor inside as well. They also asked us to help clean their van. It was fun as well. It was so much fun that we even decided to clean the owner’s car, who happened to be a pastor as well, her name being Rachel. Master was our camera man for that day as he couldn’t even walk. After cleaning, MAKAN TIME! Man, I don’t know about the rest, but I was SUPER HUNGRY. Next destination – Harvest Haven.

Arrived at the camp site at about 2 plus in the afternoon. Checked in, and went to our respective rooms. Man, it was air-conditioned, and it had double-decker bed as well. My roommates were Jack and his brother Koon Eu. After settling in, we met at the hall for another briefing, this time on what the respective groups were assigned to do.

The things we were to prepare for is to be used during our visit to the Ladang MCare (Malaysian Care). During this visitation, we were to give the orang asli kids a time of lesson of God’s Word. My group was to prepare the songs for them to sing during that time, so we wrote the song lyrics on majong papers, and even decorate it. We manage to finish it, but there was something else we needed to do as well. We needed to learn the actions of the songs chosen. There wasn’t time though, so the learning of it was postponed to the following day.

Played basketball after that (Harvest Haven has a basketball court and a swimming pool. Cool.) Haven’t played it for a while. Bathe, then dinner time.

Like all other camp sites, this camp site is no different, in providing food that is. It was wonderful and delicious. =D Well, perhaps I was hungry. Well, no matter. First session came.

I led worship during that session, and after that Ps. Kenneth came on to speak his word. Whatever the message that he preached, I will post it in another blog. After his message, there was a time of prayer, where all of us just dwell in the presence of God, speaking in-tongues. It was wonderful. God filled the hall that night. I rarely experience this kind of thing, so to experience it for the first time since goodness know when, I’m speechless. Praise God! Had a mini practice session with MJ for her leading of worship the next session, which was the following morning.

Lights out.

Day 2

Started the morning with devotion. Did not sleep well the previous night, due to “alarm clocks”. XD Anyway, had breakfast after that, and the 2nd session came. We then had a bit of time to learn up the actions for the songs later. After that, next destination – Ladang MCare.

Departed at about 1 plus, and arrived about an hour later. Brother Liang Sun (don’t know whether it’s spelled correctly =P), who was in charge of that place, introduced us a bit to Ladang MCare, and after that, the programmes begun. we played games with them, sang the song with them, told them the story of Noah’s Ark, and finally, had a colouring session with them. It was fun as well, being with all these kids. When you let yourself have fun, it’s really fun. Umm.

WATERFALL was next! Haha. After finishing up everything, we went to the waterfall nearby to have a dip. Although we did not enjoyed it as we did in the previous camp (the previous camp, we were in the waterfall for about two hours, this time, about 15-20 minutes), still, it was something to savour. Went back to the camp site after that. Tired

Arrived at about 7 plus, and by that time, we were a little bit behind schedule. However, one thing about camps – the timetable is always very flexible. Praise God though, we still managed to make it in time. Had a practice session with Robert this time. Master and Jack was there as well, so for a moment, we sang like “Voice II Men”. Heh. Next session begun. It was yet another good session. =D

After the session, I planned to had a proper rest, but I ended up not having it – well, because I chose not to. It’s CAMP. Ish. Had a practice session with Shirley this time, and after that went and prepare for next morning’s devotion. During that time, also had a good time of chatting with others, and a good time of laughter as well. MJ was that night’s entertainer, sending us into fits when she went crazy. XP A group of them played 21 dots, and “cho-dee”ed as well. Ahhaha. Ended up sleeping at about one plus.

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Day 3

The last day of the camp finally came. Kind of sad, but well, things that start has to end sooner or later and one way or another. Had our last session with Ps. Kenneth, and packed. Also had our final lunch there, and my group was to do the cleaning up. Well, took tons of photos in the end, even though it rained, and finally said goodbye to Harvest haven. Thanks for having us! It’s a nice place! Went back to Ipoh after that.

A few PS :

1) Harvest Haven has many rules which campers have to follow, one of them being having to make our own bed after the last night of sleeping there. As there is no room service, campers have to change the blanket and bedsheet before they leave the camp site. That was also “part of the packing”.
2) I played guitar for all the sessions, including the session in the Ladang MCare. =D

Well, that’s all there is to the camp. It was a great camp, being able to experience the Presence of God, and being filled by and with the Holy Spirit. The best part of this camp is, there are no game points to focus on, meaning competition. If you still don’t understand, just ask me. So it was kind of a stress free camp, mainly just doing outreach work. Cool. Perhaps all camps should be like this. Well, kind of depends. Anyway, to those who went, God bless all of you, and it’s nice to get to know you people better! Continue to S + URGE in God! Amen.

Photos will come out soon I hope. ME leading worship, with MJ as backup..

Housemates 4eva! Kakuzu and Hidan

Her Highness and ME.. lolxxVainess..Double vainess.. =)Triple vainess? lolxx.. This time with Her Highness..

Voice ll Men of Campus Connect - Kakuzu, Master, Hidan and Birdz

Out

The end has finally come..

Yes, the end of the semester has finally come. Exams are over.. Woohoo!, but that also means going back to respective hometowns.. Well, it's good and bad. Good in the sense that I get to see my friends in Ipoh again, but bad as I will miss Kampar and all my coursemates.. Sobxx.. And the life here as well. Ahhh. I suddenly wonder whether I will really miss it. I don't know.

Anyway, EL students ended the semester with a bang.. Ahhaha, that's how I call it. We had a barbeque night, with the attendance almost all full. The fun part is the build up to the BBQ night. Kind of lazy to actually put everything into detail, but will try to make it as interesting as possible. Credit will go to all who has contributed in making it happen - You know who you are. My heart-felt thanks to all of you.

Builld up to it was fun - went to Tesco a couple of time. 3 in fact - Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Monday was the day we bought the equipments needed for the BBQ. Spend close to RM80 for all those stuff, and some of it were "unnecessary". Umm. TOO LATE. We bought it. AHHAHA. Went with popo, YiLing, KY and Wai Fong. Won't list down what we bought. LAZY. That was the "first phrase". XD

Second phrase began, and this is where the food comes in. Went with KY again, this time with the company of two other people, PC1 and PC2. Haha, real names - Pei Ching and Pui Chee. Bought KGs of chicken wing and drumstick, butter, and tons of other stuff, watermelon included. Spend about RM100 for those stuff. Pei Ching kept on emphasizing that we should "learn to save money, don't waste so much", and the things that we bought must "last for THREE YEARS" - referring to the duration of our course, which is for 3 years, and that we will be kononnya having BBQ for the semesters to come. Haha, possible, but will see about that.

After buying the food, went to KY's house to do the marinading. None of us had any experience marinading, and we were told by others to just "dump everything inside". Well, of course we controlled the amount of things we put it. Mixed. Had fun doing it. Washed out hands clean of course. Finally it was done. We then took everything that we bought that day to Pui Chee's house, as she will be playing host that night. Next day was Structure and Grammar paper, and I barely even studied. zZz

Ps - Did I tell you that we did everything of the above in the midst of our final exam? Amazing eh? Don't even think about it. Never, ever try to attempt this. It's crazy. Time consuming is the word.

Thursday came. Paper was ok, can do at least. Third phrase came. This phrase was a bit special. We went to King's in Tesco to get a birthday cake for Pei Ching and Joey, as their birthday will be the following week, on the 25th and 26th respectively. Bought a mango cake. That night, everything started.

Well, except that I wasn't there to see it happen. Due to it being a Thursday, as usual, I went for Campus Connect service. So by the time I went there, most of them already had their BBQ. Some were still enjoying themselves, BBQ-ing the food, while some were inside Pui Chee's house chatting. So I just went there and entered the fun. All I can say is, it was a good BBQ. Although not everyone was there - notable absentee of Helena and popo- everyone mixed around. Well, almost everyone. It was a good atmosphere. We then presented the cake to Pei Ching, who apparently knew about it "somehow". Heh, don't want to mention how she knew about it. After that, continued eating and chatting - food was good by the way - and then cleared up. Then, there will be just one part of the time where the EL students will go crazy. Played heart-attack, then played basketball in the middle of the night! Crazy. Saw Adrian, and he apparently was also as crazy as me, playing with his friends. We went cycling again, ahhaha. Well, it was a wonderful night.

Went back, cleared up the remains, and packed everything. Went home, ate (zzZ), bathe, and slept.

Well, that pretty much sums up yesterday night. So it ends there. Off we go for our "well-deserved three months sem break". One wonders what to do during that period of time.

Nways, a shoutout to all my coursemates.. I wish you people journey mercy to your respective hometowns, and have a blessed and happy semester break too! Hope you peepxx make good use of your time, and see you peepz next semester! It has been nice knowing ALL OF YOU, no matter what the difference. =)

God bless all of you.

BPL review (delayed)

GameWeek 4 has gone by with lots of excitement. Sorry for the delay though. Here's a review.

Team(s) of the Week
1. Hull City - I'm sorry Liverpool, but for me, Hull City gets it this week. This newly promoted team has certainly taken advantage of Keegan's departure, and has grabbed a victory which sends them to the top five. Taking an old cliche, not bad for starters. A double by Marlon King, with the Magpies pulling a goal back to debutant Xisco, sees Hull City scoring 7 points in four games. Seriously, not bad.

2. Liverpool - Alright, you do deserve a spot at least. Heh. The performance they gave to win their first ever game over Manchester United in four years with Rafa does shows something - that they mean business. Especially having to come from behind as well. If they did this at OT, it would have been more impressive. Tevez's third minute goal, assisted by new boy Berbatov, was cancelled by a calamitous own goal by Wes Brown, assisted by the goalkeeper Edwin Van Der Sar, before supersub Ryan Babel scored the winning goal.

Player of the Week
Emmanuel Adebayor - Impressive hat trick against Blackburn Rovers. Not easy to get a treble at Ewood Park. Will continue to look to improve on his goal scoring form.

Players Red Card Award
What an award. Who wants it anyway? Heck though, I still want to give it. Nemanja Vidic and Danny Guthier gets the award this week. Whenever there is red cards, it equals horrendous tackles, disciplinary problems. Though I have to admit, I don't know about Guthier, but Vidic, my goodness. Some said he should have been gone on th first tackle he made on Keane, but he only got send off after another challenge of Alonso. Well..

Ps - Did I tell you that Chelsea captain John Terry got a red as well, except that it was overturned? This makes him available for the match against United. Umm

That's all I have. Looking forward to Week 5. Highlight of that Week - Chelsea vs Manchester United.

A new one.. kinda nice..

I got this quotation from this new movie (I think) called Righteous Kill. One of the lines of the movie. For me it's nice, and perhaps it reflects on "certain" professions in this world... Umm.. Tau la yang mana.. Depends on how you look at it. =D

"You don't become a cop because you want to serve and protect. You join the force because they let you carry a gun and a badge. Most people respect the badge. EVERYONE RESPECTS THE GUN."

Liverpool 2 - 1 Manchester United

I don't care. I just want to blog this. I don't care what you say, about United winning more often against Liverpool than Liverpool against United. I just want to savor this moment.

LIVERPOOL BEAT MANCHESTER UNITED 2-1!

Carlos Tevez gave United a VERY early lead and United started to dominate. However, they always say that a goal can always change the complex of the game, and so it happened after Liverpool scored through an own-goal by Wes Brown. Liverpool then started to dominate, and Rafa, well known for his tactical strategies, decided to bring on Ryan Babel for new boy Albert Riera. And it paid off superbly as Babel netted the winner! Woohoo! Oo yeah, did I tell you that Vidic got a red card at the last minute?

I don't care if people say, "cis, taking four years to FINALLY beat United", "ish, lucky ni. You'll see, United will bounce back." I'm not listening to ANYTHING! I just care about the VERY FACT that LIVERPOOL HAS BEATEN MANCHESTER UNITED!

Here's the match in pictures:

Liverpool's back four keeping Rooney in check...

Nani vs Javier Mascheran

Mascherano : I know your face... Carlos Tevez

Tevez : Yeah, we were born with the same mama. zZz Now get the eff offa me. I wna play balls.

Tevez tightly marked by Mascherano and Keane....



Berba: "Give it to me, give it to me..."

"Take that Berba, and welcome to Anfield."

Dirk Kuyt vs Rio Ferdinand

Aurelio is always afraid, that he's gone, away from Rooney...

Yossi bringing a save out of Edwin...

Own Goal! Vidic holds his head, as Benayoun Riera and Alonso celebrates Liverpool's first goal against United.. In four years can you believe?

Benayoun: "You want claim goal?"

Riera: "I think no. Let it be."

Gerrard getting a piece of the action after coming back from injury. Challenging him is Nani.

Babel : "You wna know who am I? Ryan Babel, that's my name."

Edwin: "Head's up boys! He's gna..! He scored.."

And there it lies... The back of the net.. Liverpool players and fans errupt..

Take a bow, Babel...

At long last, Rafa can shake SAF's hand satisfied.

scoreboard says it all..

Final Score - Liverpool 2-1 Manchester United

Reign In Us - Starfield

You though of us before the world began to breathe
You knew our names before we became to be
You saw the very day we'd fall away from You
And how desperately we need to be redeemed

Lord Jesus come lead us
We're desperate for Your touch

Oh, Great and Mighty One with one desire we come
That You would reign, that You would reign in us
We're offering up our lives, a living sacrifies
That You will reign, that You would reign in us

Spirit of the Living God fall fresh again
Come search our hearts and purify our lives
We need Your perfect love, we need You discipline
We're lost unles You guide us with Your light

We cry out for Your love to refine out
Cry out for Your love to define us
Cry out for Your mercy to keep us blameless until You return

So reign, please reign in us
Come purify our hearts, we need your touch
Come cleanse us like a flood and send us out
So the world may know You reign in us

Alive In This Moment - Starfield

It's been so long since I have met you here
Since I have said these words or cried these tears
And like a child would come, I run into our secret place
And as the music fades, the tears are rolling down my face

I am alive in this moment
In this moment I am found
I am alive in this moment
In this moment I belong

It's been so long since I have met you here
Since I have heard you speak or let you near
And like a wayward son I've come along with nothing left to hide
Here in this moment I have come to offer up my life

I am alive in this moment
In this moment I am found
I am alive in this moment
In this moment I belong

Here only one fires burns, it burns
Here only one melody is heard
Once again for the very first time
My eyes are opening

I am alive in this moment
In this moment I am found
I am alive in this moment
In this moment I belong

I'll be found

BPL review

This week's Barclays Premier League review. Once again, I'm no expert. =D Let's get the show on the road!

Liverpool vs Manchester United (Match of the Week)

The highly enticipated clash has finally come. Liverpool and Manchester United are both confident they can beat each other. Heck, what am I saying here? zZz Liverpool has two major injury concerns - BIG injury concerns - over star and 58 goal duo, captain Steven Gerrard and striker Fernando Torres. Gerrard has yet to fully recover from the surgery he went, but has a slight chance of making a come back, though Rafa will not risk him. Torres, however, has a higher chance of making a come back.
United meanwhile, has three players back into their first eleven - Giggs, Ferdinand and Carrick. SAF will be hoping to add them into his plans.
Players to make their debuts this week - Dimitar Berbatov(United) and Albert Riera(Liverpool). Both will be looking to impress.
Rafa will be hoping to get his first victory against United in the Premier League in four years, while SAF will be looking to bounce back from that disappointing Super Cup defeat to Zenit St. Petersbrough.

Liverpool 1-0 Manchester United


Blackburn vs Arsenal
Both teams come into this match with different optimism - the home team will be looking for a victory after that 4-1 thumping by West Ham, while Arsenal will look to continue to let the talking be done on the pitch after the emphathic victory over Newcastle. The player to watch this week will be Theo Walcott, after scoring that hattrick against Croatia during the World Cup qualifiers. Blackburn meanwhile, might give former Liverpool, Leeds and Cardiff striker Robbie Fowler his debut after finally signing for Rovers on a pay-as-you-play deal.

Blackburn 1-2 Arsenal


Fulham vs Bolton

Fulham will be itching for acting after their match against United was postponed due to United's involvement in the Super Cup. They will be looking to USA playmaker Clint Dempsey for goals, after he scored twice against Trinidad and Tobago during the WCQ. Gary Megson will be telling his team to wake up after being held to a draw at home against WBA. Megson however, will be sweating over the fitness of duo Johan Elmander and Matthew Taylor, who are both injured.

Fulham 1-1 Bolton


Newcastle vs Hull City

Both teams come into this match being totally outclassed by their previous opponents - Newcastle losing 3-0 at the Emirates, while Hull were totally humiliated at home by Wigan, 5-0 the final scoreline. Newcastle will be playing their first match without the departed Kevin Keegan, after he resigned early this week, while Hull City will look to take advantage on that.

Newcastle 2-0 Hull City


Porstmouth - Middlesbrough

Both teams scored victories in their last Premier League match, with Porstmouth registering their first after two defeats. Both teams will once again be banking on their frontman for goals, after one of them from both teams at least, got on the scoresheet two weeks ago. Middlesbrough will have to look out though - they left it late before managing to beat Stoke, while Porstmouth totally outclassed the blue half of Merseyside Everton on their own turf.

Porstmouth 3-0 Middlesbrough


West Brom vs West Ham

West Brom managed to come away with a point from the Reebok Stadium, and they will surely want to show again that they are no pushovers when they entertain a team that scored four goals in their last match. West Ham however, has new management this week - step in Gianfranco Zola. The former Chelsea striker has signed a deal that will see him take the West Ham hot seat, and he will be looking for his first victory as manager in the Premier League.

West Brom 2-2 West Ham


Wigan vs Sunderland

This is a match that will yet again, pit two teams that had mixed results - Wigan dumped Hull City with the biggest scoreline in the league so far, while Sunderland were dumped at home by the once again Shaun Wright Philips-inspired-Manchester City. Steve Bruce has praised his new signing, Egyptian striker Amr Zaki for his performance so far, and will once again be looking to him for goals. Sunderland meanwhile, will be analysing what went wrong against City, and will be playing for a victory at the JJB Stadium.

Wigan 2-0 Sunderland


Manchester City vs Chelsea

This can be call, the Match of the Week 2. After the deadline deals, which saw City stealing Real Madrid forward Robinho at the last minute under Chelsea's nose, the atmosphere towards the build up of this game has surely tensed up. Petr Cech said that he is going to prove Robinho wrong, while Deco has expressed his feelings towards that deal, saying that he was shocked. Mark Hughes however, might not be fielding him in the first XI, as Robinho is coming back from international duty far away from England. Both teams will also be sweating over the fitness of their key players - City will be without Bulgarian winger Martin Petrov, while Chelsea will be without their midfield hardman Michael Essien, who will be out until next year.

Manchester City 1-2 Chelsea


Stoke vs Everton

Both teams will still be smarting from their last defeat to their respective opponents in 'Boro and Porstmouth. Everton has boosted their forward line in Manchester United striker Louis Saha, who said that he is looking forward to a great partnership with Nigerian stiker Aiyenbeni Yakubu. Stoke meanwhile, will look to build on their record at home, which so far, they have yet to be beaten.

Stoke 0-3 Everton


Tottenham vs Aston Villa

Rarely any team comes away from Stanford Bridge without getting points. Spurs however, did just that. After having suffered two defeats, they scored their first point of the season, and of all places to do that, it will surely serve as a morale boost for Juande Ramos's team as they take on Villa, still looking for their first victory this season. Villa meanwhile, being held to a draw by Liverpool, will surely up their game against Spurs, and once again will be banking on Carew and Ablonglahor for goals.

Tottenham 1-1 Aston Villa

Well, that pretty much sums it up. All the best to every team, and till my next post, I'll see you at the Kop end. =)

Yet another one from Calvin and Hobbes! =D

Man, I just love the duo. The things they say are just dumb and funny. Goodness know how low can Calvin go. zZz. Here's one from him, to you peepz! Enjoy it.

"I'm not dumb. I just have a command of thoroughly useless information." - Calvin

Calvin and Hobbes Quotes

It's getting worse.

The Ahmad Ismail issue does not seem to have quieten down. In fact, it has gone for the worse. And wao, just how low can he go.

After our PM has FINALLY said something about this issue, which is that Malaysia should live in harmony, and that they should not make racist remarks, AI has told Gerakan to leave the BN of Penang. Gerakan has already considered this, and are now waiting on UMNO's decision before making a move. Meanwhile, Penang Barisan Youth chief Datuk Huan Cheng Guan has quitted his post with immediate effect, as he is unhappy with the current situation. He told the reporters that he is not appropriate to hold this post anymore.

Our PM is wanting an explaination from AI; Armed Force chief General Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Zainal said that stern action must be taken against those who makes such remarks; Wanita UMNO chief Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz was quoted saying, "Let's stop talking about sensitive issues. It's not just about race. When you are talking people down, you are already talking about sensitivities." And, I'm not sure how is this related, but it seems that UMNO wants our former PM Dr M to rejoin them.

AI, just WHAT MORE DO YOU WANT? Do you really wish to see Malaysia fall apart? I still remember that he has mentioned that Gerakan and MCA are the main reasons for the downfall of Barisan during the March elections. WHAT?! You are seriously shooting the Chinese down. Now you want Gerakan to leave. I can tell you, YOU HAVE NO IDEA. Is an apology that HARD to mutter out? Man, I find it hard to even apologies to my mom sometimes, but there is such thing called "humbleness". DUMBASS. What, an apology will spoil your image? Well, the heck I care. At least peace will be restored, and your image will not be as bad as it is now. What did the Chinese did to you, I have no idea. I mean, people don't just simply pop up the stage and say, "Chinese are squatters." It's so WRONG dude.

About the tearing up the poster part, to those who tore it - GET A LIFE. Do you know what this shows me? This shows that you people have no respect. AT ALL. My goodness, you don't see us tearing down the poster of AI do you?

I agree with what a friend of mine said. He said that bloggers like us get clamped down when we post something sensitive. This however, will lead to the ultimate question : why don't they clamp down people like AI when they make public statements like THAT? Man, I don't believe the government or the police has the time to actually go and view people's blog, and yet when some people make such statement, they prolong it, and try to "take care" of the situation some other way.

Gracious me, get him already. Don't let him make any more statements. It's hurting the Chinese everytime. The pride of the Chinese community is being taken away, dignity being lowered. It's so bad that even Gerakan feels that they can't play any significant role anymore. ALL BECAUSE OF A DUMBASS STATEMENT.

Or is there something else behind it? One wonders. If you realise, SOMEONE has gone quiet for the past few days. Hmm...

The word here is "weirdass *blank*".

Ditto..

Full credit will go to my sister for this particular post, for she is the one who posted it first.

I kinda like the way she put it. Go to Kha CheX and view hers. It's labelled under "Links".

This is mine. Here goes.

How To Drive Your Parents Nuts...

For me, if I were a dad to a kid like this, I'd skin him alive. No mercy. =D

Quotation.. From Calvin and Hobbes!

I saw this site full of Calvin and Hobbes quotation (Wau, imagine them having quotations. =D) So I just decided to post one of them here.

I particularly like this one.

"Calvin: I'm a genius, but I'm a misunderstood genius.
Hobbes: What's misunderstood about you?
Calvin: Nobody thinks I'm a genius. "

Calvin and Hobbes quotes

One down, four to go.

First paper is gone! Ahhaha! Phonetics is done! One down, four more to go! Next up - Mass Comm, which is on Thursday. Continue to strive on my fellow friends and coursemates. 10 more days to go, before our semester break that is. Ganbatte, good luck and God bless!

Ps - Joel Lim, just found out that we posted up to 320 Friednster comments between ourselves! Woohoo! Not sure when it first started though, but may it continue! =D

Ps 2 - To KwanYi, thanks lot once again for the tips! Haha.. So generous. :D Hee...

What is going on?

Haiz. Malaysian government is getting worse isn't it? Ahmad Ismail's latest statement has made me realise that I'm not suprise by the small things anymore. Not only does he not want to apologies, he wants a certain newspaper reporter to apologies for prolonging that statement that he made. And Sin Chew daily also defended it's own action, that they will not apologies either.

What in the animal kingdom is going on? Why is it that nowadays, one can just say something and walk away with it? The sick part is, BN doesn't punish him, and instead support him! What is this suppose to mean, a rebelion? Chinese are not going to be an important community in Malaysia anymore? As a Chinese, I'm sorry, but I'm just as disgusted as the leaders are. And what's with using this for a scrapegoat. The heck...

Ahmad Ismail, every race has their own pride. I understand that you have yours, but man, if you even dare to make that statement, it just shows that you don't want Chinese to stay in Malaysia, because with Chinese, "it will disturb Malaysia's mission to become a peaceful country." Also, we are immigrants right? From China right? Then can I say that you are immigrants from Indonesia as well? HAHA. I can't, because you're a freaking politician. Also, what's with Chinese not deserving equal rights, huh? So Malays deserves everything because they are on "home soil" is it? Us Chinese have been living under the fact the Malays gets everything, and we have to WORK OUR ASS OFF to make our way to the top.

Worst of all, you say it's a FACT. A DAMN fact, that Chinese a SQUATTERS in this country. Squatters meaning we Chinese are occupying part of Malaysia's land without permission. Even if that reporter merely quoted what you said, and did not prolong it, the word "squatter" already means we are immigrants. Enough said.

I just wish that you people can make peace with each other. Must it be that hard, to actually, or AT THE VERY LEAST, take back what you said? Ok, you may say that I don't understand, because I'm just a normal citizen, that I don't understand politics, that I should mess with it. So can I ask, WHY THE F*** DID YOU EVEN MAKE THAT STATEMENT?! Ok, I have to admit, I wouldn't want to think of Chinese being greater than Malays, we are all equal, we are humans with different abilities, so what makes you think that Malays are greater than Chinese? What, Malays got independence on their own? I may have got 9G for History in SPM, but I at least very well know that Malaysia DID NOT get independence through Malays alone.

Why I don't look forward to Independence Day/Merdeka, I don't wonder.

G_G @_@ What the heck...

I saw this in the newspaper, and found it on the net. Retrieved from http://blog.thestar.com.my/default.asp?page=2&cat=26 at 11.30pm, September 5th.

This is posted by mikeyunited (username) and this is what he posted.

Another blog on Liverpool. They're an easy target, and I really did not want to do this, but I feel like i have to.

Imagine this - your team is second in the table and have a chance to go top, provided they win their game vs Villa. So what would you do? Well, we all know what Rafa did. Play a side in a 4-5-1 formation. Tell your fullbacks to never overlap. Of the 5 midfielders, play 3 defensive central midfielders and 2 strikers (one of which you just paid 20m pounds for) play on the wing, but spend most of the game helping out their flank backs.

Never mind that Keane would have been perfect to replace the injured Gerrard as a linkman between midfield and Torres. That WAS why he was bought, wasn't it? Leave Babel - the 'flair player' who loses the ball too much - on the bench.

Leave your star striker up on his own - and by on his own I really mean on his own - in the time before he got injured, he was (for the most part) the only Pool player in the last third of the Villa half.

In other words - take no chances, keep it tight, and hope to knick a goal on the counter. After all, you were playing the Mighty Villa - a team who had just been defeated by mightier Stoke!
It was without doubt the most boring match I had ever witnessed from a club that is supposed to be challenging for the title.

All Pool supporters will undoubtedly shout back - "Unbeaten in 3, joint top of the table, in the group stages of the champion's league - what crisis?"

In reply, this would be my response - Surely you would not want to go through the rest of the season watching your team play that type of football?

It must be said, and most of my friends who are Liverpool supporters agree - Rafa must go.






This is posted by ME, and this was how I shot him back. =p

I'm sorry mikeyunited, but you have to remember one thing - Liverpool were playing at VILLA PARK, not ANFIELD. If they played like that at home, criticise them all you want. I wouldn't give a care of the world at ALL. But to come away with a draw,away from home, is better than the home team losing points.

By the way, Liverpool did not choose to play 3 defensive midfielders. Rafa did not have much choice as Gerrard was injured, unless you want Rafa to play Benayoun in Gerrard's place, in which I do not think suits Benayoun - he is more of a wide man for me. Perhaps Rafa should have played Keane in that role like you suggested, but then again..

I have to agree with you that us Kopies would not want Liverpool to play like that for the entire season, but then again, do you REALLY THINK that Liverpool will play like that the entire season? I'd give them a benefit of a doubt. There is NO WAY, and I REPEAT, no way Liverpool will play like this the entire season. With the squad they have now, I don't see why not. It's just a matter of time. Why don't you just give it to them?

Chelsea drew at the Bridge and you say nothing. Liverpool draw at VILLA PARK, for crying out loud, and you say Rafa must go. I am SPEECHLESS. TOTALLY. So what if Stoke beat them? It just shows that even the newly promoted teams are no pushovers, and they will give everything to win.

One more thing - I doubt that is the most boring match you ever watched. I'm sure there are even more boring matches being played by the top four.

out - I hate it.

What in the football league is happening...!

Ahh.. So many things has happened the BPL (Barclays Premier League). Well, how about it? Lets go!

First of all, the takeover of Abu Dhabi-based business tycoons the United Group for Development and Investment over Manchester City. Former Thai PM Thaksin Sinawatra has decided to sell City, after having trouble with his own country (or so it seems). Lo and behold, the VERY FIRST thing the new owners did, was sabotage the transfer of Robinho from our very own mega-'rich' club, Chelski. Guess what was the story behind it - it seems that, number one, Chelski was not willing to pay that kononnya "few extra million" for him. I mean, mega-"rich" Chelski, not willing to give a few extra million. ROFLMAO. What the heck?! Since when did Roman became so triffty?! Wao, so willing to splash it all on Shevchenko (who became a flop, and went back to AC Milan few weeks ago), yet for a good player in Robinho, you ACTUALLY think twice about spending that few extra?! @_@

The second reason was Chelski already put Robinho's name on the blue Chelski kit, which Real Madrid did not like it. Seems that this is not showing respect to Real, as they still haven't sold him at that time. So having know that, Real decided not to sell him there after all.

Thirdly, guess what, Robinho was going nuts! Seems that he was mentally unstable, and wanted to leave Real in a jiffy. It also seems that Robinho did not like the idea of being the player that was to be traded for CR7 (Cristiano Ronaldo's nickname), and think that he is not valued at Real. When he heard that City made a higher offer than Chelski's, he IMMEDIATELY took it, or I think, Real did. Well, he is a City player now.

There were other deadline signings as well, though not as chi gek as the Robinho one, but still.. The BerbaSaga finally ended when the Bulgarian international FINALLY, and I mean, FINALLY, joined his DREAM CLUB Manchester United, with younster Fraizer Campbell going the opposite direction. Winger Albert Riera joined Liverpool from Spanish club Espanyol, with right-back Steve Finnan going the opposite direction as well.

Ps - This is for Finnan. You have been a very great servant for Liverpool, and I totally mean, VERY GREAT SERVANT. Hands down. Despite the errors you have made, I'm sure all Liverpool fans will remember the contribution you have made to the club. All the best in Spain!
I seriously wish you stayed though, but then again, it's Rafa's decision. YNWA (You Never Walk Alone)!

Continue.. Two coaches has already resign. Well, watch out for the word I'm using. RESIGN, not SACKED. Weird isn't it? Alan Curbishley and Kevin Keegan has both left West Ham and Newcastle respectively, both having the same reason - apparently - which is : They are not happy with the board.

Apparently, both boards has sold both teams key players, which were also suprises of this summer's transfer. For West Ham, they released Swedish midfielder Freddie Ljungberg, and sold centre-back Anton Ferdinand, and left-back George McCartney, to Sunderland. As for Newcastle, Keegan did not have the significant funds he wanted to sign certain players, and had winger James Milner sold to rivals Aston Villa.

The sick part is, all these happened without the knowledge of the two bosses. Before they knew it, their players were gone. JUST LIKE THAT. Well, who wouldn't be pissed to lose their top players, especially after what we have seen in the first 3 weeks, where even the Big Four struggled. It shows that the league is getting tougher, and the last thing a manager needs is to lose players. But there they go. So, what can they do? One word that fits this kind of situation : Boycott. Keegan skipped training. Resigned few days later. Curb didn't skip, but resigned immediately. There goes two managers already.

Well, I seriously have no comment about all these events, because it's just too shocking. What can I say to the managers who has resigned? What, ask them to say to the club they have resigned from, "Good riddance to bad rubbish"? I can't balme them at all. In fact, they did the right thing - not getting involved in "politics" among the board, and take the very first action, resign. and to the signing of Robinho - well, I hope you adapt to the BPL as fast as Elano did.

Ps - To whoever is replacing Curbs and Keegan at West Ham and Newcastle respectively, I pray and hope that they will treat you well. Yeah, like TOTALLY TREAT YOU WELL.

Alrighty. I'm out.

It's coming...

Can you believe it?
I can't..
Huh? What is it you can't believe?
.... It's Friday.
Abe then?
Well, it's FRIDAY!
Heck, exam starts next week!
Monday 8/9 - Phonetic
Thursday 11/9 - Mass Comm
Saturdya 13/9 - Pengajian Malaysia
Monday 15/9 - Linguistics
Thursday 18/9 - Structure and Grammar.
After that it's over!
But why am I talking about the end
When it even hasn't started?!
Oh boy
Time out
I always say the same thing to myself everytime.
In Manglish that is.. =p
"Die lo, die lo"
In Hokkien,
"Si liao lo, si liao"
And the sick part is
My progress is like stagnant water!
Oh God help!
Help me to make use
Of whatever time remaining
To study whatever I can
May You bless me with
Wisdom and Understanding
As I study
May You help me focus
And draw all distraction away
In Jesus Name I pray
Amen.

Ps - The prayer above goes out to all my fellow readers and those who are taking their final exams, especially to my coursemates! Ganbatte!

Heroes and Villians

Retrived from : Liverpoolfc.tv
Author - Paul Tomkins

Well, the way the timing of the goals was going, the Reds were always going to need 175 minutes to win the Villa game, weren't they?

Unfortunately, much of a Sunday as a football fan has to spent in front of a certain TV station. But to listen to the views expressed on Sky this weekend, you'd think Liverpool weren't in fact sitting second in the table, as the only title contenders to have faced two away games so far.

I'm actually far from Andy Gray's biggest critic amongst Liverpool fans. He talks some sense about many of the general truths of football, and does offer some insight – such as when noting how Liverpool's centre-backs dropped off Carew so that they could focus on the 'second ball'; this was excellent punditry, and not just because it was a positive point. But on Sunday it was the almost incessant drone of Gray's critical co-commentary, particularly in the first half, that was so offensive to my ears. Later on in the day, Gray even managed to write off Benítez's European Cup win as 'irrelevant', suggesting anyone can win it. It was that kind of Sunday.

Although I mention my illness from time to time, the worst thing about not being able to go regularly to places like Villa Park (where I’ve been almost a dozen times over the years) is that the 'enjoyment' of a steady (but admittedly uninspiring), containing away display where the home team are kept at bay for the first 45 minutes is decimated by the constant harping on about every last detail of Benítez's management. V

Villa, the home side who'd just spent £50m this summer, and who had no major players out injured (unlike Gerrard, and then Torres after 25 minutes), were doing nothing constructive with the ball, but all we heard was criticism of Liverpool. Had it been at Anfield I'd have said "sure, spot-on"; but at Villa Park?

With the Gareth Barry saga stoking the Villains, it was a far more hostile atmosphere than usual for this fixture, and in many ways a game that needed to be treated like a European away tie. An early goal for Villa would have ramped up the noise and made it very difficult to even get a point. I don't see the problem with containing the opposition for the first half, and quietening the crowd, when they are a good team playing at home with a distinct edge to the game; then, as the game opens up, exploit the space in the second half.

Maybe I'm a pessimist, but I just don't see that Liverpool have to win every away game bar Arsenal, Chelsea and United. When did drawing away at clubs with ambitions to break into the top four become a bad result? It was certainly a far better result than drawing at home to Newcastle or a struggling Spurs side, as United and Chelsea have already done, or losing at Fulham, like Arsenal have.

Villa rested six players against hugely inferior opposition in the UEFA Cup on Thursday, but Liverpool had to play 120 minutes against 'proper' opposition the night before that. So this was never going to be an easy game. In fact, I felt it was one the Reds could easily lose, and with this in mind, I was obviously fairly content at the end.

Performances have to improve, everyone can see that; but the quality of this team is not defined by what we've seen so far. We know that. Once again an international break disrupts the flow of a stop-start season, although for once the timing might not be too bad. And this time all other clubs are in the same boat, after the unfair Olympic situation.

Obviously getting the two key players fit is imperative. Torres and Gerrard are possibly the best in their respective positions in the world; you can't but help miss such attacking quality. You don't just have another couple like that lying around in the reserves – they don't even exist in other top clubs' first teams. In that sense, the international break could be a blessing. Ryan Babel, whose fitness still doesn't look 100%, is another who may benefit from an extra couple of weeks of training and some games with Holland.

However, despite the validity of Gerrard's injury, a certain Sunday morning football chat show lambasted Benítez for the timing of the operation; how could he do so with important World Cup qualifiers looming, the guests asked, as if Liverpool should have timed it so that he instead definitely missed the Manchester United match. It was agreed, with baffling unanimity, that Liverpool had acted improperly. I was flabbergasted.

Let's get some facts straight. Gerrard had already missed two stretches of preseason with the injury, which precluded him being able to start in Liege – a very important game for the Reds. As the employers who pay his wages, which are indirectly funded by Liverpool fans (not England's!), Liverpool have the right to decide when to put their captain under the knife for an essential operation. It's a no-brainer.

Why wouldn't Benítez chose a time that is most beneficial to him? And it's not like Liverpool themselves weren't going to pay some kind of price, with Gerrard forced out of the Villa game, if not more. Any injury needs treating sooner rather than later, so why should the club pay the potential price of the injury worsening just to benefit England? It's insane.

But what sickens me is that the club is being criticised for keeping a player out of international games when 50% of the Reds' senior midfielders – Mascherano and Lucas – were off in Beijing until this week. So Liverpool were hardly going to countenance an operation when two players who play in the very same position were away with their countries. It's illogical. I'm in no doubt that International football has decimated Liverpool's preparations to the season. Four key players missed most of preseason because of their wonderful exploits with Spain; no other Premiership club lost that many players for that long, as Liverpool are the only 'Spanish' team. It was a great achievement, and one I totally salute, but it also means that those players lost their sharpness at a later point in the summer with their break, and thus it'll be later to return. (The one exception is Pepe Reina, who has been superb so far, but as a goalkeeper it's a different story regarding fitness.) Three further first-team players then went to the Olympics. I don't recall any other top club losing even two important players, let alone three. Add to that the injury that Ryan Babel picked up playing for Holland at the start of the summer, and how to me he didn't look fit enough to even be in Beijing, and it's added a significant handicap.

I have no problem with the international game. But it should never override the club game because clubs are the ones who employ the players, and whose fans generate the finance over ten months of a long season. That seems lost on some England-centric journalists. With everything taken into account, the Villa game was always going to be tricky. A lot of fans rightly talk about the importance of the league, but some seem to have this misconception (as does Andy Gray) that Benítez favours Europe. You only have to see games like Wednesday's, and how hysterical the reaction would have been had the Reds not overcome the Belgians, to know how difficult the balancing act of a Liverpool manager needs to be.

Europe is seen as having less importance by some – but only until the club are faced with elimination. Then, all of a sudden, it's the most important thing in the world. As such, the manager had to give that game his full attention, and that won't have helped preparations for the trip to Villa Park. Ideally the tie would have been won in Belgium, but it wasn't to be after a bad night. For the second leg Liverpool had to be slightly cautious because one goal conceded on the break would be costly. It was hard to go gung-ho with that in mind.

Rafa took a lot of stick for being negative, but he had two strikers up front, and a midfield comprising three attacking players –– Kuyt, Gerrard and Benayoun –– who scored over 40 goals between them last season, while Xabi Alonso nets more than almost any other sitting midfielder. (His record is almost twice as good as Didi Hamann's was during his stint at the club. And of course, Alonso even scores directly from the holding midfield area of the pitch.)

The start of the season is never about strutting about in style and winning plaudits not points, but getting results and gaining that extra sharpness; creating a solid platform to build on for when the team hits its stride. Excuse me for thinking it's a good start to see Liverpool in the group stages of the Champions League for the fifth successive season under Benítez, whilst having gained seven points from the opening three league games.

Like others I look forward to greater style and more goals arriving in due course – and I see no reason why it won't come when everyone's fit and sharp – but for now the ends totally justify the means.

Ps - I published this post because I am in TOTAL AGREEMENT with it. Damn the critics.

Quotation from me again..

I forgotten that I have created a new quotation since goodness know when, and before I forget about it, I just want to post it here.

"Driving is a heck of a dangerous business - you either kill someone, or you get killed by someone."

BPL review.. Week 3

It's that time again, where after all the matches are played, I review them. Ahh.. Need a reminder? I think not.. Let's roll!

Team(s) of the Week:
1. Wigan - Registered their first win in some style, crushing Hull City 5-0. Total humiliation for the home side. Ame Zaki scored twice, with Heskey and Valencia on the scoresheet as well, the last goal being an own goal. Yeap, reward goes to them alright. Hands down.

2. West Ham - Answered critics with a crushing display, with by the second largest margin of this week - 4-1 "Hammering" of Blackburn. Davenport opening the scoring, with an own goal by Samba. Roberts pulled a goal back, but Bellamy and Carlton Cole scored to put West Ham second in this list.

3. Manchester City - For the second week running, City scored 3 goals - this time against Sunderland. Plus point - City won at the Stadium of Light! A double SWPhilips, and Stephen Ireland, who gave City the lead, gives Mark Hughes side a good start at the top of the league, which they are now in third place.

4. Porstmouth - Emphatic victory of the Blue side of Merseyside. After suffering two consecutive defeats to the Big Four, Reknapp's side decided that they will take Everton as their first victim for a backslash. And so it was - 3-0 the scoreline, Defoe scoring twice, and Johnson also in the socresheet.

Player(s) of the Week
There are a lot to choose from, but special notice will go to these two players: Shaun Wright Philips and Jermain Defoe. Both players has surely send a message to Fabio Capello that there are players capable of playing for England, and that England isn't all about Owen, Ronney, Gerrard and Lampard. Scoring twice over the weekend, they will surely have given Capello something to think about, and perhaps that's what the Italian needs. So much for "only having 35% of players to choose from".

Ps - Heskey, Johnson, Bent also scored. Consider them. =)

Penalty Misses Award
Well, this week has been a week of missing penalties. It already started last week, when Bolton captain Kevin Nolan missed against Newcastle. This week, it's Roberts(Blackburn), Downing(Middlesbrough), and Yakubu(Everton) who all missed penalties, whether it's saved or wide.

Scoring Twice Award
These players have worked their ass off, so give them a bit of credit why don't you.
- Shaun Wright Philips (Manchester City)
- Ame Zaki (Wigan)
- Robin Van Persie (Arsenal)
- Jermain Defoe (Porstmouth)

Yup, I think that's all I have for you peepz for this week. The BPL be taking a break due to the World Cup qualifiers. After that.. It continues. What the heck.

Till then, I'll see you at the Kop end..