没了父爱，连母爱也不要？

在教堂里认识了一对母子。孩子的爸爸在孩子才区区两岁的时候，就不声不响离开了家。他离开家当天就将家里所有门锁都换了，还在门前贴了个“出售”牌子。这婚姻就这样断了，那孩子也就这样没了爸爸。

那母亲认为孩子没了严 父教导必定会放肆，所以她一直相信“藤鞭”式教育，十分严厉的管教孩子。“打是疼，骂是爱”是她的原则。哪知这孩子越教越坏。上了中学之后，跟了一般猪朋 狗友加入了黑社会，帮忙在校园里为“有难”的同学“解围”，也常常逃课。这母亲因此而慢慢改变了教育方式，不再责骂他，用爱的教育来劝解他。

中学毕业后，家人建议把那儿子送到工艺学校升学，以能远离他那一班坏朋友，希望他能重新出发，也许还会有个美好的未来。孩子强硬拒绝了这个安排，坚持要在城市里的学院升学，并威胁他母亲：“你不要买车子给我，我就不读书。”那还不到40岁的母亲因为长久将伤痛埋藏在心底，患上了心脏病，正在服用四种药物。
 
儿子后来交了个女朋友。女方家长十分反对两人 的关系，霸道的儿子开口说要找人炸了他俩才甘心。母亲深知儿子有可能做出伤天害理的事，恰好当天凌晨三点，儿子的女友拨电话来（给母亲），母亲为了妙龄女 子的前途，决定告诉她儿子的前例。结果，傻乎乎的女友竟然还不知醒悟，向男朋友坦白他妈妈所说的一切。

最近，事情越闹越僵。有一天，儿子传简讯给妈妈，说：“准备RM 10000，汇入我的户口，我现在已经不是你的儿子！你再找她（女朋友），我永远都不会原谅你！”母亲看了，当场崩溃。儿子后来又来了一则短讯：“我决定离家出走了！这不是我的家！如果你不要给我那笔钱，不要紧！至少我的户口里要有RM 3000，这是我从小的红包钱！”

天下为什么会有如此不孝的儿子？不管怎样，那 诞生妈妈也挨了十几年，一个人辛辛苦苦地把孩子养大，虽然储蓄不多，她尽量带儿子去旅游，给儿子最好的，想弥补他“没爸爸”的空缺。难道这一切都是白费的 吗？也许她施于孩子的启蒙教育不正确，但她有改过啊！孩子不但没感谢妈妈伟大的母爱，还以恶劣的态度对待妈妈，到最后甚至想脱离母子关系！与其养这种孩 子，何不养只狗呢？狗见到主人还会摇尾巴呢，这孩子只会咬她一口，送给了她如次震撼的2010年跨年礼物？真是呜呼哀哉！没了父爱，应该更珍惜母爱嘛！真为那苦命的母亲觉得不值得！

Info for IT Consumers

During the Kuching ICT Expo (PC Fair), my dad bought me an ACER laptop from Boulevard IT.
*Clarification : This shop has nothing to do with Boulevard The Shopping Mall, it's an ICT shop in Saberkas.

Searching for a suitable laptop all day long, we decided to buy Acer Aspire model 4736G.
Cost : RM2399.oo
Specifications :
- Intel Core Duo Processor
- NVIDIA GeForce
- 14.0'' HD LED LCD
- 4GB Memory
- 500 GB HDD
- built-in webcam
- genuine Windows 7 + free 1-year antivirus
- Free gifts : Mouse, mouse pad, keyboard protector, screen protector, back pack, spongy laptop case, cooler fan, laptop vacuum cleaner, headphone and the cleaning kit.

Before leaving Boulevard IT Store, we asked the promoter to check whether all the package contents were complete. I thought everything went well. But when I reached home and started to explore my new laptop, I found something missing. The most important thing -- the cable connecting the laptop to the power source!!! It was 3 hours after our purchase. Wouldn't they notice that there's extra cable in their shop???!!!

Nevermind. It was 8:00 pm and we called the store. Surprisingly, no one picks up the phone. 3 trials in a period of 20 minutes turns out nothing. So we rushed to the store. The senior asked the junior to search it somewhere in the store. And he found it under a pile of papers!!!!!! What a disorganised store.

Another thing that pissed me off was the free gift --- screen protector. Excuse me sir, I am buying a 14.0'' laptop and what did you give me? A 10.0'' screen protector?!!!! What is wrong with you?? Or you are used to that, buying a XS shirt for your XLL body?

We went back home, hoping there's nothing wrong anymore. So I tried going online with my new laptop. After around 10 minutes of surfing, my computer suddenly hanged. Mouse cursor remains static, windows task manager can't be opened...So I switch off the power source as there were no other ways. I thought it was me who was too rushed to open a few web pages at once, thus causing the computer to hang. But after a week or so, I know it wasn't my problem. I faced the same problem 9 out of 10 times when I am connected to a network.

And so, we went back to Boulevard IT store AGAIN!!!! They don't know what was the problem. One of the senior said, "Everything is fine LERRRR....nothing wrong LERRR...." and he asks his junior to convey that message to us. What is wrong with you? We were standing just 3 feet from you and you can't talk to us directly? IMPOLITE.

Then, they ask me to surf the net in front of them, and go the website that causes my laptop to hang. Well, basically, it hangs spontaneously at all websites. After 10 minutes, nothing happens and the senior smiles. Excuse me, do you think I am fooling you around and creating stories? Am I supposed to make the computer hang on the spot so that you can solve the problem? Shiiiishh..what kinda technician is that? They ask us to go back without giving any advice or suggestion.

So, friends out there, never go to Boulevard IT store in Saberkas. I recommend 3E computer store. The goods are of lower prices and the technicians were very polite and helpful.

I will never go to Boulevard IT store again. Sayonara.

It's Over!!

Finally, after one-and-a-half-year of sufferings, headaches, endurance and examinationssssss in Form 6, STPM is over!!

So for the moment, I'll try to forget about my performance for each paper and have a peaceful and happy life before the result is released!! Oh God, please help me to achieve my goal -- 4.0 CGPA in STPM. Amen. :)

Well, after the last paper, it's like loosening up the rope tighten around our neck all this while. The members of the animal kingdom (Piggy, Cowy, Teddy, Bunny, Faithy) straight away rush into Kbox in Spring and shout our heart out. For 3 hours, we sing and fool around and finished 3 jugs of cold drinks. Can't imagine how crazy we were. RM 17 gone in just 3 hours.

Next up, we are planning to sing karaoke again in Absolute (not really sure where it is, but found it in a web). RM 10 for students and we can sing for 6 hours. Bet that we are gonna have husky voice after that singing session. Can't wait!!

The St. Jude Novena

Oh Holy St. Jude, Apostle and Martyr, great in virtue and rich in miracles. Near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need, to you I have recourse from the depth of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given such great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present, urgent petition (make your request). In return I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Say three Our Father, three Hail Mary and three The Gloria, St. Jude, pray for me and all who invoke your aid. Humbly in need of your intercession Amen. This novena has never been known to fail. This novena must be said on nine consecutive days. Publications must be promised.

Final Countdown

It has been quite a while since I left this blog 'dead'.  I did not manage to get any tags done, no updates, nothing.  

Life in Form 6, especially Upper 6, is just too busy and hectic.  I am suffocated by exams, school activities, and the pressure to obtain 4.0 CGPA in STPM.  Well, most of you would say, "Oh, it must be your parents who expect you to have great results." In reality, they don't.  They just hope that I can have a stress-free life, which we know it's impossible for a Form 6 student.  Or you don't? Coz you are lucky enough not to go through Form 6.  [Yeah, I am talking about you, Amanda & Sebastian]....LOL!!!

For now, my goal is to achieve straight A's result for both the trial exam and STPM.  This means more books, more revision, less/no hibernation time, less/no Internet for me.  I guess I'll faint in the exam hall right after the last paper ends.  Should I reserve an ambulance for myself for the 2 coming months?

Let's pray that I have the determination to endure the hardship and follow exactly the study schedule that I have planned.  If not, I'll be throwing my future into the black hole.  

That's all for now.  So I guess my next post will be after STPM, that will be around December.  

Hope for the best.   =)    

* Panda & crabby, if you are reading this, do pray for me..... ;D  Thx a lot!!!  

My Cute Grandpa

My grandfather is well-known for his seriousness. He never jokes and seldom smile. There's a big gap between him and his children or grandchildren. After listening to some old-time stories about him, I find that he is actually very cute.

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Story 1:

(This happened 40 years ago)

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Once upon a time, a salesman came to my grandfather's house.

Salesman : Sir, our company has come out with this new product.....Blah blah blah...

Grandpa : I'm not interested...

Salesman : It's okay. I can explain to you about the multi-function product in details later. Sir, you can register your name now and our company will give you a free gift straight away. It's totally free. With your information with us, we can post you the brochures about the newest product of our company. And discounts are given for members only.

Grandpa : No, thanks.

Salesman : I'll help you register now. Sir, may I know what is your name?

Grandpa : Ok, since you insist, I'll let you know my name. I'm Muhammad Ali.

Salesman : ....................................

Story 2 :

( This happened last Thursday )

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"Ring.......ring........ring". The phone rang for quite a long time. My grandpa picked up the phone.

Grandpa : Hello. Who is this?

Small kid : Dad.....dad......Help!!!! Help!!!! I've been kidnapped! *sobs

Grandpa : Tell me what is your name.

Small kid : *keep on crying....I am your son...help me, dad....I'm scared....

Grandpa : You have to tell me your name first. What is your name?

(Mr. X takes over the phone from the kid.)

Mr. X : Your kid has been kidnapped. You have to pay me RM 100,000. If not, his limbs will be chopped off one by one.

Grandpa : Yeah, I know. I watch television and this is what happens when you kidnapped somebody.

Mr. X : So, you know what to do?

Grandpa : If you have kidnapped my kid, you have to give me the chance to verify whether he is really my kid. Now, pass the phone to him.

Mr. X : Cannot.

Grandpa : What's his surname?

Mr. X : His surname is your surname lar....

Grandpa : How old is he?

Mr. X : Eh...why ask so many questions. You know you have how many children or not?

Grandpa : Of course I know. I have eight children, 5 sons and 3 daughters.

Mr. X : Then, you know where they are or not?

Grandpa : Yeah. All of them are married. Some of them are in United States and some of them are in Peninsular Malaysia.

Mr. X : A loh...The one with me now is from United States de lahhhh....

Grandpa : How old is he?

Mr. X : 30+

Grandpa : I don't have children of that age....

Mr. X : Ah, soli....he is around 20+....

Grandpa : Not even close....

Mr. X : Give me the money or I'll kill him now.

Grandpa : He is not my child.

Mr. X : Then why did you talk to me for so long? .............( Hang up the phone ).

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My 87 year-old grandpa actually talked to the guy for more than 30 minutes. He knew from the beginning that this is a fake phone call from some desperate guy. My grandpa was questioning and screwing him up like a CID. Believe it or not? An 87 year-old man who is still so alert and clear-minded....He has finally found another soul mate to talk to....=P

I think it's a waste of time and is very unlucky....for the caller....LOL!!!! If I am Mr. X, I would have banged my head on the wall....

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Tagged!! Why Me?

Tagged by Mr Sebastian, The Crab

1) Were you named after anyone?

~ No. I am named after alphabets and numbers, i.e. the number 1 and the alphabet C.

2) When was the last time you cried?

~ December 2008.... I woke up in the morning and found myself in tears...I dreamt of killing my mum after doing an abdominal surgery on her...what a weird but scary dream....*tears

3) Do you like your handwriting?

~ Love it... :P

4) What is your favourite lunch meal?

~ Cheap, delicious McValue Lunch Meal available from 12pm to 3 pm daily in McD...

5) Do you have kids?

~ At this age? No!!!

6) If you were another person, would you be friends with you?

~ Yeap... =D

7) Do you use sarcasm?

~ Yes...always...

8) Do you still have your tonsils?

~ Who doesn't?

9) Would you bungee jump?

~ Yes, if the bungee rope is very very new and ISO certified...and I shall have two parachutes with me while bungee jumping... :P

10) What is your favourite cereal?

~ COCOCRUNCH....it adds chocolate flavour to the milk too....love everything in chocolate....

11) Do you untie your shoes when you take them off?

~ No....unless I can't get my feet out of it after much struggling...

12) What is your favourite ice cream?

~ Chocolate mint....

13) What is the first thing you notice about people?

~ The way they behave....politely, civilisedly, girly, manly, kia-su-ly....

14) Red or pink?

~ Pink...

15) What is the least favourite thing about yourself?

~ Perfectionist personality...aims too high and always makes myself stressful...

16) Who do you miss the most?

~ My mum....although I'm with her everyday...LOL...I think of her even during school lessons...

17) Do you want everyone to complete this list?

~ Yes if they really have the time to do so....

~ Totally ignore this tag if they have other great stuff to do....

* I'm doing this tag because I have just finished my exam and have nothing else interesting to do...

18) What colour pants and shoes are you wearing?

~ Deep blue shorts....I'm not wearing any shoes....

19) What are you listening to right now?

~ The sound of my fingers hitting the keypads on the keyboard, television audio, rain drops falling on my roof....interference of sounds....

20) If you were a crayon, what colour would you be?

~ White...Coz its the most useful colour in paintings...and it symbolises cleanliness....*winks

21) Favourite smells?

~ Petrol....Haha...You actually believe that? Never.....

My favourite smells would be the aroma of fresh oranges....

22) Who was the last person you talked to on the phone?

~ My 87 year-old grandfather...

23) Do you like the person who posted this note?

~ Who posted this note?

24) Favourite sports to watch?

~ Badminton...

25) Hair colour?

~ Very dark brown...

26) Eye colour?

~ Dark brown...

27) Do you wear contacts?

~ No...

28) Favourite food?

~ Fruits...

29) Scary movies or happy endings?

~ Happy endings...I can't sleep after watching scary movies, that's why i chose the latter...

30) Last movie you watched?

~ The Negotiator...Very nice...

31) What colour shirt are you wearing?

~ Light purplish-blue...

32) Summer or winter?

~ Of cz it's winter...Summer promotes sweating, smelly odours floating in the air...

33) Hugs or kisses?

~ Hugs...warm and sincere hugs....only accept hugs from my beloved mum....

34) Favourite dessert?

~ Moist rich chocolate cake....with blueberry toppings....yummy... *slurrrppp

35) What book are you reading now?

~ Huh? I am answering this tag, not multi-tasking...Don't distract my attention by popping weird questions please.... =D

36) What is on your mouse pad?

~ Erm...A mouse?

37) What did you watch on TV last night?

~ Didn't watch TV last night...was studying for Biology term exam...

38) Favourite sounds?

~ Churches' bells...

39) Rolling Stones of Beatles?

~ Beatles....What Rolling Stones? Who Rolling Stones? Which Rolling Stones?

* Sorry....I'm blurr....

40) Do you have a special talent?
~ I can hibernate....lol...as said by my friends,"teddy yeo scores 100% in hibernation"....
~ Seriously, I dance ballet and all Chinese dances....

41) Where were you born?

~ Kuching, Sarawak...

42) Do you have any tattoos?

~ No...and will never try to have one...for what? getting all the pain and unwashable stains on your body.......

Friends, you are tagged! Sorry.... =.=

1. Jennifer Ng

2. Ivan Liaw

3. Susan Lau

4. Chua Wey Lin

5. Adeline Ho

Hectic Life in Form Six

Form 6 is forever a no-no for all the SPM graduates. Why?

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Reason 1:
It is super tough. Although there are only five subjects to be studied (i.e. less than half of the total number of subjects in SPM), the books are as thick as the stratosphere. You'll get giddy just by looking at the thickness of the books. You have 3 thick books for Chemistry (Physical, Organic & Inorganic), 2 not-so-thick-but-packed-with-trivial-facts Biology books, 1 textbook for General Studies, also needs excellent memories. These 6 books are the silent killers for Form 6 students in the Science stream....

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Reason 2:
STPM is the second toughest examination in the whole world after the x(unknown) examination in Russia(this is what I heard). UPSR, PMR and SPM are organized by Lembaga Peperiksaan Malaysia(LPM), while STPM is organized by Majlis Peperiksaan Malaysia(MPM). The standard is higher compared to SPM because the examination board will not alter the grading system based on the overall performance of all candidates. Compare the past year results for SPM and STPM, and you'll know the difference.

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Reason 3:
Form 6 students are studying in government schools. Therefore, it's compulsory for this group of students to take part in extra curricular activities and to strike a balance between academic and co-curricular performances. This indirectly causes students to lose focus in their studies. If this ever happens, then your chances of getting a place in local universities will definitely decrease. For non-Bumis, think of your ranking in the quota system.
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Reason 4:
You are wasting your two years studying Form 6 if you didn't do well in STPM. Its quite hard for you to squeeze yourself into any local universities even if you get, let say 2A 1A- 1B in STPM. You know why? Because you have great competitors emerging out from Matriculation. They can get 4.00 CGPA easily compared to an STPM candidate. Attendance and assignments are taken into account and are given marks in Matrics. The exam questions are set by the lecturers in the campus. Before the exam, the lecturer usually will say," Yesterday, I dreamt of the exam questions......." I bet you know what happened next. Even if the Form 6 students put in 10 times the effort to do well in STPM, they can hardly outstand the Matrics students. The reasons are clear.

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In Form 4 and 5, we always say, "Arh, I will never study Form 6!!"...Please do not make such statement too early because you will never know what is waiting for you at the end of the road. I did so while I were in Form 5. But at the end, I still end up in Form 6. LOL!!!

In my case, although Form 6 life is really hectic, I treasure every second I have now and just trying to make the best out of everything in Form 6. I know this is the road that God wants me to take. So, Hakuna Matata!! =P

The Wisdom In Hot Chocolate

A group of graduates, well established in their careers, were discussing their lives at a class reunion. They decided to go visit their old university professor, now retired, who was always an inspiration to them.

During their visit, the conversation turned to complaints about stress in their work, lives and relationships.

Offering his guests hot chocolate, the professor went into the kitchen and returned with a large pot of hot chocolate and an assortment of cups. Some cups were porcelain, glass, crystal, some plain looking, some expensive, some exquisite. He invited each to help themselves to the hot chocolate.

When they all had a cup of chocolate in hand, the professor shared his thought.

"Notice that all the nice looking, expensive cups were taken, leaving behind the plain and cheap ones."

"While it is normal for you to want only the best for yourself, that is the source of your problems and stress."

"The cup that you are drinking from adds nothing to the quality of the hot chocolate. In most cases, it is just more expensive and in some cases even hides what we drink."

"What each of you want was hot chocolate, not the cup....But you consciously went for the best cup."

"And soon, you began to eye one another's cup."

"Now friends, please consider this....."

"Life is the hot chocolate.....

Your job, money, position in the society are the cups."

"They are just tools to hold and contain life."

"The cup you have does not define, nor does it change, the quality of life you are living."

"Sometimes, by concentrating only on the cup, we failed to enjoy the hot chocolate God has provided us."

Always remember this.....

"God brews the chocolate, He does not choose the cup."

"The happiest people don't have the best of everything."

"They just make the best of everything that they have."

Live Simply......

Love Generously......

Care deeply......

Speak Kindly......

Leave the rest to God

Remember

~The richest people is not the one who has the most, but the one who needs the least~

Enjoy your hot chocolate!