Diet Tip #1

One of my recent discoveries:

Get yourself a mouth ulcer. It'll make the thought of food passing through your mouth sound so very unappealing.



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ps/ Damn, ulcer! Me wanna eat!

You & Me, Baby

Right now there are only 2 options, either:

- He's the coolest, cutest guy I've ever met

or

- I haven't seen that many guys in my 19 years of life.





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I Like, Like You

I can't believe that I never truly noticed you before.
I mean, you weren't that far, but just next door.
I used to think you were silent and creepy,
but now all I can see is you here with me.
I like the way you look down when you walk past me.
I get it, alright, I seem like a meanie.
I like the way you hesitate before you talk, like you're afraid what you say might make me walk.
I like the way that you're so polite with everyone, all please and thank yous, every time.
I like your fashion sense, the stripey shirt you wear, and even better you're awesome hair.
I like the way you goof off when you think no one's looking, but I am, it's practically stalking.
I like the way you look me straight in the eyes when we talk, but not too much, ok?
I'm scared I might fall.
Hell yes, I'm freaked that I like you.
Even more so, when supposedly, I already have a boo.
But, all that's not true, me and him are just friends.
We're just buds who happen to share a train.
Don't think I don't realise your face when me and him talk,
it's nothing really, just lame small monologue.
One thing I really don't get is the relationship we have.
I'm talking about you and I, not the other guy.
When through tech, we can chat till me eyes turn 'panda',
but when face-to-face, nada.
I want to know how to get it through,
how I can be the closest person to you.
But I'm also scared that if we get close, I'll lose interest in you,
and that would be such a loss.
It's happened a few times before, where I like boy,
and the boy likes me, we get close and I push him off.
I don't know how I can keep you as cool and mysterious,
when it's the layers about you that I wanna unravel.
I wanna move closer but I'm holding back,
so if I don't say hi to you, just please know;
that every look you give and every word you say,
makes my heart beat a little faster everyday.
What I have for you, I'll have to hide,
and my time I will bide,
for the moment,
for the place,
when I can finally say
"I'm better than her, so be mine, ok?"

The Survival Kit

Based on the experiences I've had, here are 4 essential items that you just have to have :

1. Vaseline

Never has there been a more amazing invention than this little baby. Not good, but great for dry skin, chapped lips and rough spots. Icing on the cake? Wicked cheap.

2. Lotion

This goes for both body and hand & face lotions. Lotions will help the skin during colder seasons. Apply generously and all over the place. Personally, I recommend Nivea Milk Body Lotion. Non-greasy and smells awesome.

3. Wool

Yes, as in the kind you see grandmas use to knit you that hideous x-mas sweater. But, seriously, it is awesome! Those grandmas knew what they were doing. Wool keeps you nice and warm, even if it is just a single layer of jumper. Avoid the ones that are like 5% wool and 95% polyester, no good at all. Use wool products everywhere; socks, coats, mitts, woolie cap etc.

4. Leather

Now,not everyone can pull off leather with finesse so approach with caution. Leather is wicked awesome for the cold seasons. It's also waterproof, unlike that delicious Burberry wool coat. Leather gloves? Warm and chic.



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I'm not Looking for Mr Right, I'm Looking for Mr Wonderful

I know it's actually pretty useless for me to list my perfect man, but what the heck, a girl can dream, right?

I want a guy....

1. That has manners. I'm not saying I need him to be as perfectly groomed as Prince William, but he's got to know the difference between what's appropriate and what's not.

2. That doesn't smoke. This one's a toughie, I know, cause so many guys love to puff away nowadays. But, smoking makes you stink, and if you do it next to me, then it makes me stink. It's also a waste of money.

3. That knows the meaning of respect. As in respect for me, his elders, my elders, his friends etc. If you can't respect others, then how do you expect me and the rest of the world to respect you?

4. That remembers the little things. I know the big things score big, but it's the little things that make my heart beat that little bit faster for you. Like, remembering my fav type of coffee or the fact that I don't like yellow shirts etc. Of course, I'll memorize to death the little things about him too.

5. That has motivation/ a dream/ ambitions. I absolutely cannot accept the existence of lazy, good-for-nothing, lepak-all-day-and-night, let-other-poeple-do-it type of person. If you're not contributing to something then you're just a waste of space and heck, you're using up my oxygen.

And if we happen to share the same interests in music and movies then he can virtually think of me as his for life :D

Basically, I want....



"Nate, if you see this, give me a call."

English; Scoring that Home Run

Hey,

Since KTJ moved to INTEC, quite a few people have been asking how to score sweet marks in English.

First thing I will say is - Follow your heart. Sounds corny, but heck, it works. Ok, maybe not every time, but still... I believe that because Malaysia uses English frequently and abundantly, following your heart and going with what sounds good should be easier for Malaysians than say, Ukraine-ians.

If that's not your thing, then I'll say just remember these two words - Subject and Tense. The grammar related questions usually just play around with your understanding of these two things. So, first find what or who is the subject. Is the subject singular or plural? Depending on what it is, make sure that the verbs go with the subject. Next, the tenses. Search for clues in the sentence that tell the time the activity happened and work from there.

For parts where it concerns vocabulary, sometimes if following your heart or mind doesn't work then you have no other option but to pick the least stupidest sounding one. Make a smart choice even if you are going to tembak.

Another great way of understanding the sentences or passage is to vividly imagine the scene in your mind. From that image you can see the flow of time, action and also future possibilities.

Truth be told, there's no easy way to understand English. It took me years of reading, speaking and listening to get to the level that I'm at today.

Do not despair, there is till hope for you, yet.




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Kosen-kosen

During the first weeks of September, Tokyo and Hachinohe Kosen came to Kumpulan Teknikal Jepun, INTEC. They came as part of an interact type of meeting with the sTudents of KTJ. It was fun and I found out a truth that I 'm not exactly ignorant to which is the fact that my Nihongo skills suck. BUT.. talking with the Japanese students really helped and I even picked quite a few slangs and whatnots.

We also had a bowling match with them at Ole-Ole Mall. Needless to say, I sucked(noticing a pattern here?).

Then, the week after that, Nagaoka Kosen came. This time they were here to make some robots with us. With both parties being total newbs to this, it was an interesting day.

My team's robot had a malfunction or whatever but basically it just wouldn't program right. Totally pissed me off. But in the end, one of the group members got it to co-operate with us. Thank you, God.

On a totally different note, Gossip Girl season 3 has started and I'm starving for some Blair-Chuck action. I need my fix, it's been so long.



Though, this pic helps it a bit. :P

Shoot me, I think he's cute.


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