Convocation, Bachelor of Applied Physics:16th August 2008

This is going to be a super long post... Typed this halfway to insert this comment here... then continued typing -_-

Spent the previous night trying to sleep early, but instead did lots of mou liu stuff... like painting my nails to a dark chocolaty-purplish colour...lol... and doing some last minute preps. Some of them includes looking around for a safety pin to attach my hood to the robe... Digging out guests' tickets and putting them together with my bag so I don't forget them... Sheesh... I know for a fact that I'm an absent-minded person... Doing all I can to prevent mishaps.

Out of topic: Very pleased with myself that am getting fairer :D

Anyways, as I was saying, slept quite late, around 3-ish doing nothing in particular (nobody nagged me to sleep as Mr bigshot himself went out for teh session with frens, typical)... Got up at around 10 plus to the annoying alarm clock and my room mate's phone calls. Attempted to poop but was constipated, so gave up trying.

Thought that we had to meet up with TY's family in the morning for brunch then he'll fetch me back so that I can have enough time to get ready for my convo. That bugger just out of the blue said I'd better not follow cos won't have enough time and told me to get something for myself.

Fine lo, decided to get wantan mee from Plus 2 on my bike. Got my keys and purse and went downstairs to grab my helmet. As I got downstairs, I had to do a double take. Wheredahelldid my helmet went! Bloody hell, someone 'borrowed' my helmet without bloody asking for permission when there's still so many other bloody helmets lying around without a purpose in the world!

Feeling utterly pek chek, I proceeded to walk out to a nearby 4D centre where a makeshift stall sells cheapo beehun and mee with soy drinks... Bloody hell.... Freaking housemates. Speaking of bloody. My Bloody Wok!!! Our very sweet housemates are such geniuses that they took my wok without asking (surprise surprise) to cook, pretty much frequently. Now, I don't really mind that except that I caught one of them... red-handed... using my wok... TO COOK SOUP! WTF! Curse you cheapos. Damn syok cook and use people's wok until bloody broken and all charred. Then TY was also kinda mad... and posted a notice. Now our sweet lady took the liberty to say 'sorry' and got herself a spanking new pot. Fucker.

Anyways, (font returned to normal), me on my big day:


Supposed to reach there by 1.30pm or so, thankfully it rained a lil bit just before that, so it wasn't that hot. But it was still pretty warm...

I was also too cheap to get anything new to wear on my convocation. Long sleeved white shirt courtesy of Min chi chi's. Black side zipper pants also courtesy of MCC's. Black corduroy pointy heels purchased more than half a year ago to wear to Aquatic Nite. Robes, of course, from USM.

The night before, I called mum and asked her to tell dad to wear something formal, like slacks and coat maybe. It totally did not cross my mind to also remind mom to wear something formal too, cos I assumed that she knows.

So, mum messaged me that they're on their way and at the toll already. I called her up to ask whether she's wearing pants or skirt. Her reply shook me to the core... Jeans. I was like, omg!! Started blabbling and she kept on saying should be ok cos her jeans are sort of khaki-coloured... then I sort of gave in...
Then I saw for myself that it was NOT jeans... They actually turned around so that mom could change... All dressed up like it's her convo! lol....

My bag feels like it's carrying a couple of bricks with all my stuff in it... 2 books on the ceremony (super thick).. a bottle of water... my makeup stuff... 3-4 packets of tissue... wallet... phone ..camera..... etc


Mom is obsessed with flowers. When she sees the bright orange flowers along the way to the hall, she was all pushy and wanted me to take a photo with them. So dad half-heartedly joined...


And dang it! I got a seat right on the first row........!!!!!!!!!!

Sigh... but anyway, the atmosphere was totally out of the world. It was so grand... the bright yellow carpeting, the orchestra at the back of the hall... I'm graduating!! I shall have my 7 seconds of fame...!



Good news, I did not trip or anything embarrasing like that la. But it was over so quick and then after that, it gets bored.

Evan said he tried texting me, but I didn't reply. That's because I turned the phone off!

Well.... after it's done... snap here, snap there.... Did not get all the pictures uploaded yet. Still lacking loads.

Also received a huge bouquet of red roses from TY :D.. Think there was around 38? He himself also dunno lar..... Received another purple bouquet from his buddies... thanks people.

Check the tummy ^ (maroon shirt)

Also thank you to my supporters~

I was made fun of the whole time about the fact that both our families were there... I guess we are taking things a bit too fast? But it wasn't intentional... It was TY's dad's intention!

Sweet sweet...
Erm... I think I sorta liked the purple bouquet more... the red one is nice and all, but the purple one has special flowers lol.


Also had Pei pei- Adrian's girlfriend and my junior, Jo Lynn on my fan club...

... and MP....

With the handsome couple... Next 3 photos courtesy of Popo.

Best buddy Evan!

He's so vain. Even though it will obviously be very hot, but he went through all the trouble, got himself a 3-piece suit (waistcoat included) and can even smile serenely in the heat. Hate him.

Sweet success!


Love the Lifeguards! Always there to support your convo! Long live Wei Yip, Albert, Wei Wah, Kar Keong, Tze Nee, Min Fey, Chin Yee, Kenneth, Wei Kiang, Ruo-Wen, Swee Lee, Jo Lynn, Mun Pung, Chin Teng, Jun Yuan, Xiao Bai, Shue Wen, and James (ohuk).

No wedding on the way yet...

Thus, it ends.... I have always thought it ironic that after spending 17 years studying our asses off... what we get in the end... is just 7 seconds of fame and our achievements acknowledged on a piece of flimsy paper.



After that, (sweaty and all), we head on to the Convo Dinner at the Revolving Restaurant, City Bayview Hotel!

Buffet, Corps charged us RM50. I suppose cost is only around RM40 or so...

Arrived late due to hitching Chin Teng ride... He gave me some lame excuse about waiting for his bro's call or something like that which I can only remember vaguely...

Food was not bad... my appetiser was small... I guess I had to maintain me figure in my white dress. Can't afford one too many bulges, y'know?

Cheese and crackers, olives, ham salad beetroot.

Seafood carbonara linguine.


Roasted beef with ham in black pepper sauce.

My selection of meats: calamari (looks steamed, not my type), cheesy sausages, lamb chops, butterfish and some sort of chicken with a fancy name.

Buffet also comes with a free flow of Baskin Robbins ice cream. With very limited choices available. Here I had cookies and cream, vanilla and green tea -_- The choose-able ones there...





Then we head off to Sega Fredo!... God it sounds like a night that refuses to end...

On the way to the parking lot, I discreetly handed my graduation presents to Chin Teng and Evan. Presents which I purposely drove all the way to Queensbay and searched around for more than 2 hours lor! And some more had dinner alone lor!

Squeaking happily and laughing like elemtary boys...

So proud they are....

It's Spongebob Squarepants! Awwww......

Drinks drinks drinks!

My Tequila Sunrise


Pei En's Blue Lagoon.

Evan's Hawaiian something.



Finally the night ended....

Bonus part lol:

Me graduation bear bear flowers.






Gift from the Lifeguard Corps: bigass cup.

From I don't know who! Huge lollipop/body massager



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Finally, we cook! I mean... he cooks and I eat...

I don't know why but we both likey beehoon th'ng.

I dun like purple cabbage, but he likeys. I got no say.




That wraps up my convocation.... But I'm not done with the pictures! Loads more on the way!

2008's Month of Hungry Ghosts

I love this month !

I mean, I love this month cos I get to eat most of the great dishes that grandma cooks.

Just like any other day, it's blardy hot and hazy. Climbed out of bed at 9-ish and dragged meself to the bath. Showered and had just enough time to stuff 2 pieces of Tambun pheah before leaving the house with my parents.

Reached this crematorium (is that what it's called?) sort of like an apartment for the peaceful.

Granny's jade bracelet!
I dunno why, but I have a bit of an obsession for jade. It's more because of the colour, I think. I only realised that I like green when one of my coursemates pointed out that I seem to have more green tops than any other colour.

There are probably two types of jade bracelets around (I think), one is as shown above and another is of a lighter green which I don't fancy much.

Bodek grandma a while then she reluctantly took of the bracelet so I can try it on myself and feel vain for a short time.

I also demanded mom to get me a similar bracelet as my graduation present.

She didn't give me any reply, just a scoff.

Grandma takes back what belongs to her. Sure as hell not her pointy-mouthed rascal of a granddaughter.


"Haha, sucker!"

The row of 'old' sisters (lol)


Moving on to more important things... food.

Assorted fruits.


A gazillion worth of hell bank notes.


Array of nonya kuehs.


Jiu hu char!!!!!


Tu tor th'ng



Pai kut ong

Tu khar cho.

Okra and fish curry (from Hussein)


Joss sticks




Grandma asking Ah Kong whether he's all filled up and done.

Ah Kong said no.

Tu tor th'ng
(lol... I know I took this twice... but it's just too good and it deserves to be mentioned twice.)

My Happy Meal


This is also a must-have for praying events like these. O-wa chai (lettuce), jiu hu char and sambal belacan.

The best meal is served with a generous serving of family and gossips.



Not to forget the very spicy light-coloured han cio kia! Best eaten with a bit of tu tor.


Sighhhhhh.........


Also met up with Yee Ker and Limay.

@ Cacao.


Gossip rules! Catched up on a whole load with them while being served by an ah gua waiter/ress.

Undoubtedly, Limay is the suckiest photographer among the 3 of us... Her pictures are very blah and I can only find one that looks acceptable. Both Yeeker and I are effortless!.

See see, I captured all the great details. The cool green light, the bright and happy smiles... excellent.


YKer, also not bad, captured my sincere and warm smile, and curvy bod :D and Limay's big grin.

The place we chose to sit have comfy couches and so both Limay and I took off our shoes and made ourselves comfy. We both laughed at Yker's ugly and boring sandals. LOL.

Then forced her to put my sandals on and took a picture of her forcing a happy look.


Erm, for decorative purposes:


Playing Hosts

TY's old schoolmate, San Mei along with her boyfriend, Jien came to Penang on holiday, presumably on some escapade. They arrived on Thursday evening and were to stay in Evergreen Laurel Hotel, where TY's ex-kolig, Jecilis is working now. Met up both of them in the hotel for the first time. Planned to bring them on hawker foodie marathon!

First off, scooted them to Kuey Chiap somewhere along Kimberley St. I am no fan of this particular dish, sort of kuey teow (or porridge, if you like) in gravy filled with coagulated pork blood, pork intestines, plus other spare parts. Well, San Mei also could not stomach those stuff so her guy Jien was the one cleaning up (only to halfway point).

Then brought them around the island... showed them Batu Ferringhi, old Penang town, quays and made a pit stop at Rasa Sayang hotel so that I could pee :D

I did not take pictures, as I forgot to charge my camera and secondly, already have pics of those same stuff somewhere hidden in this blog, so, couldnt be bothered anyway.

Continued our dinner at New Lane. Ordered an array of Penang's best, or chien, roasted chicken wings, jiu hu eng chai, chee cheong fun, and otak-otak. But these two newcomers come Penang beh song wan... dun eat much!

Next day, rushed back home after work, showered and met them at Gurney. Tonight, it's hai sien nite! Drove all the way to Teluk Kumbar. The place is crowded and parking is hell-ish, but managed to find a spot after one leaves.

Food arrives fast and they are good!

Szechuan crabs


Steamed siakap


Chok than

Stir-fried kana chai


Chee lor


Crabs cooked in spicy and salted eggs.


San Mei and beau Jien

Jien's friend also joined us for dinner (not shown in pics) and his friend's friends were also tagging along for the dinner. One Scottish and another Penangite. His friend was one of the bitchiest people I have ever met, with manners only reserved for her so-called ang moh boyfriend, talks with an exaggerated made-up accent who thinks of herself as all high and mighty.

Eating at places like these is so wrong with these people. One of them is on diet. Another uses her fork and spoon to get the meat off the crab. At the end of the day, there's still so much food leftover! Walau... I was telling San Mei that, at anytime of the day, just grab another 2 lifeguards with us two and confirm we can hantam everything on the table. On diet my ass.... *grumble grumble*

So anyway, after dinner (dinner on Jien) we were deciding on where to go and chill, contemplated Glo, SS, SoHo, Bed, Esplanade and so many other places when the high-and-mighty girls decided that they wanted to go someplace of higher class. Bed it is.

By the time we finished dinner, it was already close to 11 and by then, I was already experiencing head-splitting headache plus a li'l bit of sorethroat. Hoping that I can scoot off early as I had to be up at 8 the next day for the CPR in-house training, that was when San Mei persuaded me to join them, although clearly I am not feeling well and I need to be up early. As for my dear TY, he was to finish 10 (presumably big) bottles of beer just to please his old schoolmate. Duh.

To give face, I tagged along and to make matters worse, the girls then switch to talk in Cantonese, putting me where I belong on the sidelines. Grumpy as I was, I downed a bottle of Heineken which got me into the mood and started chatting up with San Mei... and when it's time to go home, I was actually thinking, already? lol...


Sigh... playing hosts is never easy... :(

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