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Hey everyone!!

Sry for being idle again...

I just started my first semester in Foundation year on Mon (28th July).

& there will be performances coming up on the 3rd of August, 12th of August & 30th of August.

So, I will be v v occupied.

Regarding my promises to some of you out there, to post on my last two performances, I guess I'll do it some time later, because I haven't collected all my pics yet, a sincere sorry to you =(

I'm starting to do my assignments on Diploma in Professional Music Teaching too..

Guess you can imagine how packed am I huh?

However, I will still log in to eBlogger when I'm free to check on my dear friends over here=)

Nine Words Women Use

Nine words women use..

1.) Fine : This is the word women use to end an argument when they think they are
right and you need to shut up.

2.) Five Minutes : If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour.
Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more
minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.

3.) Nothing : This is the calm before the storm. This means something,
and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing
usually end in fine.

4.) Go Ahead : This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!

5.) Loud Sigh : This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement
often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an
idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing
with you about nothing. (Refer back to #3 for the meaning of nothing.)

6.) That's Okay : This is one of the most dangerous statements a woman
can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard
before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.

7.) Thanks : A woman is thanking you, do not question, or Faint. Just say
you're welcome.

8.) Whatever : Its a women's way of saying Get Off ! or Go to Hell.

9.) Don't worry about it, I got it: Another dangerous statement, meaning
this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but
is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking 'What's
wrong?' For the woman's response refer to #3.Then you RUN!

The 45th Anniversary Sarawak Joined Malaysia

We were on the stage, sitting there, waiting for our turn to perform, while the other performers, just like in the pic, stood the whole hour, waiting for the 'big people' to finish off with their speeches.
You see the flag...That's Malaysian Flag. & the yellow one, further front, is Sarawak Flag.

This post is about my performance on the 22nd July '08.

The celebration is for the 45th Anniversary of Independence since Sarawak joined Malaysia in 1963.

However, Malaysia has achieved its independence, & our 1st Prime Minister has shouted Merdeka!!! Merdeka!!! for 7 times, 51 years ago, on the 31st August 1957.

Sarawak, at that time, was still a very small, non-popular place. Because it's rich in raw materials, fuel & plantations, Malaysia wants to take over it.

Therefore, at the same time, Sarawak & Sabah joined the Malaysia we see now.


Crystal, my friend, & I.

&, finally, I want to say....

I w a n t t h i s !

Lift up your B O W S

Lift up you B O W S??

I mean B-o-u-s...
NOT B-a-u-s..

I am having many rehearsals & orchestra practices within these two weeks.

We are preparing for performances regarding the opening of Merdeka Day celebration. Merdeka means Independent Day of Malaysia. It's on the 31st of August.

We've got 2 performances coming up, on the 22nd & 26th of July.

Days & Nights of practices??

I won't complain, it's all about m u s i c isn't it?

I said, one of my weaknesses is that I'll be trembling if I'm performing on stage, it implies, if only I'm performing alone ( usually when I'm playing on the piano, or giving speech in front of a crowd ). But, now, I'm not performing alone, I'm performing in a group. So, I'm not scared, haha.

It's weird isn't it?? Piano is my Major & Viola is my Minor, but I'm more confident in Viola.

After my performances, then I'll busy with my college stuffs.

Blogging will be more difficult for me now. I hope I can have some spare time for me to work on my blog, & please bare with me always, even though I've got no new post, okie :)

Know yourself deeper

Rules :

Answer the questions that follow.

At the end of the post, tag 5 person, by

written out their names here, then go to their blogs and inform them they got

T A G G E D .

p/s : All the photos in this post ( named Ch'ng ) are credited to my brother.
& all the flowers & creatures are found in my garden. ( mummy's job )

Starting time: 8.03am

Name: M3!mEi

Sisters: Nil

Brothers: 2

Shoe Size: 38

Height: 165cm

Where do you live: Kuching
Favourite drinks: Fruit Drinks, especially green apple & durian belanda, yummo
Favourite breakfast: Breakfast like the Europeans, but I won't try it anymore, heheheh

Have you ever been on a plane?: Yup, let me count, 1..2...3...4...5.......
Swam in the ocean: Never!! I don't know how to swim, buhuhu

Fallen asleep at school: During class?? Nope, but felt sleepy, yes!!
Broken someone's heart: Errr...I guess yes, haha...don't know if they were hurt or not...
Fell off your chair: In my memory, nope, but maybe, during baby time

Sat by the phone all night waiting for someone to call: Last time yes, but I tried putting the phone as far as possible from me...

What is your room like: My room is painted in blue, with blue blinds, a study table, a bed, cupboard, a big big book shelf, & left only enough space for me to work out when I feel like it =)
What's right beside you: cupboards, chairs & bla bla bla...Nothing else, I'm always alone at home
What is the last thing you ate: Bread! my breakfast, lolx

Ever had chicken pox: Yes, my bro brought home from school & spreaded to my other bro & me...3 at once =P

Sore throat: Yes, I'm now having it
Stitches: I think nope
Broken nose: Nil


Do you believe in love at first sight: Yes, sometimes, hehehe, I'm still a teenager, you know =P

Like picnics: Hmmm, seldom...Since 10 years ago, which means I only got to go for picnis with family when I'm small, kiddo!
Who was, were the last person you danced with: I never dance =S
Last made you smile: Smile ah...I smile a lot, I've forgotten, hehehe
You last yelled at: Forgotten too...Not because I yell a lot too, but, the other way round

Today did you:
Talk to someone you like: Nope
Kissed anyone: Nope
Get sick: I think it started 5+am, Sneezed a lot..Tissues on my hand now =(
Talk to an ex: Nope
Miss someone: Yes!! Someone someone over there..

Eat: Yeap! Bread wad...for breakfast


Best feeling in the world: Free from anything, just relax
Do you sleep with stuffed animals: Yeap, bear bears, teeeheeeheeee

What's under your bed: Nothing
Who do you really hate: Nehhh!! that someone over there loh!! Annoying person!

Lolx!! look at Angela's answer :

Angelina Jolie!! (She's married to the one I love the most--Brat Pit!!!)

What time is it now?: 8.20am

5 things I was doing 10 years ago
1. Schooling
2. Playing with my friends
3. Going to beach & zoo ( in Bintulu )
4. Fight with bros
5. Playing piano, ahaha

5 things on my to-do list today:

1. Viola lesson
2. Cook lunch
3. Teach students
4. Get recipe books for mama ( Winnie )
5. Update my students' profiles


5 snacks I enjoy:

1. Cupcakes
2. Cakes
3. Ice-creams
4. French Fries
5. Chocolate

All so fat!!! Aren't snacks supposed to be F A T ??

5 things I woul do if I were a billionire:

1. I need a makeover
2. Clothes!!!!
3. Let's study overseas!
4. Travel as much as possible with family

5. Bigger house ah?? ok lah!!! haha

5 of my bad habits:

1. Does not sit straight
2. Can't remember to feed my pet ( tortoise, I don't like pets ok?? )

3. Goes blank & trembling when I'm on stage
4. Shy & timid
5. Always do last minute works

5 places I have lived in:

1. My house here
2. My other house here
3. My friends house in KL
4. Hotels ( with my family lah!! )
5. Someone's campus ( when I'm travelling to the Europe )

5 people I tag:

1. Jessica
2. Hana
3. Wai Seng
4. Lim Zhi
5. Mei Wah

This is the cake I baked on Wednesday. call it Choco-Sponge Cake, it doesn't look nice, but it tastes nice

Taggie Taggie Tag Tag

In order to answer the taggy questions, name 5 people you can think of right off the top of your head. For those whom will be tagged by me, please don't read the questions underneath unless you already wrote down the names of all the 5 people. This is a lot funnier if you randomly list the names first. NO CHEATING, okie?!!! ^ ^

These names below here, are the names I chose =)

1 ~ Jessica

2 ~ Barbie cheche

3 ~ PSP

4 ~ Ming Lee

5 ~ Sim Yi

1. How did you meet number 1? { Jessica }

We met each other in Primary 4 A class. Wow!! That time, I just transferred to Kuching, my mummy sent me to school, Jessica's mummy sent her to school. Two mummy-s met each other, & they realized they were best friends & colleagues long time ago, you know, when two long lost friends met each other again, how was the situation there?? lolx!! & soon, they found out that Jessica & I are classmates, & we live very near to each other.. so, we started carpool to school & back home. Since then, we became very close to each other. During Primary 5, I was switched to Class 5B, & so was Jessica, lolx!! How coincidence it was=)

2. On a scale of 1-10 how would you rate your friendship with 1? { Jessica }

9, we sometimes quarrel haha=( oppss!! only good friends quarrel ok??

3. How long have you known 4? { Ming Lee }

Since Secondary 2. It has been approximately 5 years=)

4. How do you know number 3? { PSP }

How? hrrmmm, it is weird, I ever thought of it, but I can't find the answer.

5. Where is 5? { Sim Yi }

Labuan, studying... buhuhuu...I miss my dear fishy...

6. A fact about number 1? { Princess BB }

A fact ah?? Hrrmmm, she likes Disney so much!! haha, & animations..

7. Who is 4 going out with? { Ming Lee }

Is it ME?? say yes, Ming Ming=S

8. What does 1 do for a living? { Jessica }

She is still a student, she gets $ kaching $ from papa ho?? =P

9. Would you live with number 3? { PSP }

Arr...no!! haha

10. What do you like about number 2? { Barbie cheche }

cheche, help me if I got problem that requires a professional lawyer=) Yes!! My dear Barbie here is a Law student, cool hah? I like her being caring to all of her friends.

11. Do you miss number 5? { Sim Yi }

I said so...I miss her S O M U C H !!

12. What’s you opinion of number 2? { Barbie Cheche }

Huh? this is a repetition! My answer goes the same as #10

13. What’s your favourite memory with number 5? { Sim Yi }

Sleeping together, wakaka

14. What would you do if number 1 and 2 were going out? { Jessica & Barbie cheche }

They WON'T!! haha

15. Ever had a long conversation with 5? { Sim Yi }

Yeap!! Sometimes on the phone

16. Have you slept at 2’s house? { Barbie cheche }

Uhhh?? I haven't meet her in person yet..

17. Do you hang out with 3 alot? { PSP }

Nope!! we can't talk when we meet each other...OMG!!!

18. Who have you known the longest?

Jessica!! taddaa

19. How often do you talk to 1? { Jessica }

Jes, long time no talk, sobsss!!

20. How about 2? { Barbie cheche }

Where are you now? miss you so..

21. Have you ever thought 3 more than a friend? { PSP }

Owh??

22. Would you go out for a date with 5? { Sim Yi }

We always do so, with Ming Lee together haha

AIYO!!!! WHY CAN'T THE Q & A thingy STOPS HERE????

23. Do you dream about 2? { Barbie cheche }

Yes!! I ever dreamt about u

24. What did number 4 do to you that you can never forget? { Ming Lee }

Ming ming, I want to sit next to you again...haha, I noe I didn't answer the ques...

25. What have you done for 1 that the person never forgets? { Jessica }

What have I done to you that you can't forget Jes? You help me answer kay?

26. Whats 3’s hobby? { PSP }

Music!!!

I tag :

~ Jessica
~ Bridge ( guess you're not interested in tags, haha )
~ Joy

The 11th RainForest World Music Festival ('08)

The RWMF '08 is over now. (from 11th-13th of July)
It is always held at The Cultural Village in Kuching, Sarawak.
This is the first time I visited the RWMF, & I hope to go again next year, perhaps with my friends. This year, I went there with my mummy, you know, I can't really enjoy, haha, she asked me to go home, when the party had just begun. But, it has been a tiring day, since the very minute we woke up, we are busy doing things, preparing, walking & so...We went on the 11th July only.


Hey everyone!!!
Did you notice that this post is my 101th post?
Yes!! It is!
& it is ALL ABOUT MUSIC!!!


~ 11th July ( FRIday ) ~

Ok, lets see, what I have been doing.
We hit the town at 7.30am.
To waste time, we walked to visit my aunt's at her shop,
walked to the Holiday Inn Hotel, rest & read newspaper, I didn't read, it was my mum, I was just there plucking the earphone to my ears, listening to MUSIC!!

Oh ya, we saw this car parked outside the Hotel.


Pinky....Pinky....Pinky....Who??


At around 9.30am, we walked to a 'kopitiam' (to those non-Malaysians, kopitiam means, Coffee Shop =) , to have our brunch.
We ate kolo-mee (this is Malaysian food)

It looks something like this..

Then, we bought Pau & Nomikai (also food) to bring along,
Our bag was so heavy I tell you! All because of my mum...haihhhh

Then, we visited allt he souvenirs shops at Carpenters' Street, even though we live in Kuching, we seldom visit these shops. Now, it's the perfect chance, we had so much time to waste, & we could just walk there.
At around 11.30am, we headed back towards Holiday Inn Hotel, bought our shuttle tickets, then wait for the shuttle to fetch us. There were many people joining this event, mostly foreigners. I was so ashamed because even I'm staying in Kuching I'd never been to RWMF before, those foreigners from countries thousands of kilometres away, would pack their bags, flew in hours of flight to visit this festival! You can see the passion of music in their blood =)

After over an hour in the shuttle, at last we arrived at The Cultural Village (TCV).
We visited the booths set up by all countries who participated in this year's RWMF, they display their goods, musical instruments from their countries, & many other interesting products.


This is the bridge made of bamboos, people build these bridges to their longhouse. We can only find these in Sarawak, no other places=)

By looking at the pic above & below, do you know which country is this artistic drawings from?
Guess guesss guesss...
Ans: Indonesia..


What about these?
Puppets from Japan!! I love these very much..


And, the pictures below are from Sarawak, Malaysia :





Then, we attended workshops. In these workshops, each performers from their respective countries, would introduce their musical instruments, & do a short demonstration. The whole afternoon was filled with musics & interesting stories of theirs. My mummy & I went from each stage to another, to get as much information as we could. At last, we managed to view 4 workshops, namely :

* Not Your Average Intrument


Instruments introduced :
1. Kubing & Hegalong from The Philipines ( Bridge, you know about these? )
2. Dotara & Khomok from India
* P/s : Click on the links to view the instruments.

* Heavy Metal



* String Things



* Harpers Bazaar

Instrument :
Kora from West-Africa



Yakhouba Sissokho played the Kora (a 21-string Harp-Lute).
He said when he was young, his family was so poor, there were no shoes no clothings, foods & water were given from begging. So, he did not has the chance to go to school like many other kids. He felt very upset. His father didn't allow him to go to school, but he taught Yakhouba how to play Kora. As his father said, it is good to learn this instrument, Yakhouba at that time did not understand what is so good about it, then, he said now, he understands it very clear. He realized what his father did was the best.
He even taught us to sing along with him.
Ana-La-Ke

It means God's creations in his language.


After the workshops, we were given our free time to have dinner then head towards the main stage for the party to begin. Yeahhh!!
The night performance were supposed to start at 7.30pm, many of us were already there at 7.00pm, sitting on the ground (it is open air), waiting..Right at 7.30pm, rain started to pour, tick tack tick tack!! Some of us hurried to the nearest roofed Iban longhouse. However, many of them were still on the field, they didn't care much about the rain, when the music started, they danced to the beats, like they were in a disco-pub. That's how you enjoy music, yea?

Night performances included :
Senida ( S'wak )
The Love Circle
Akasha ( Malaysia ) <- This was the best!!!!!
Adel Salameh ( Palestine )
Fadomorse ( Portugal )
Ross Daly ( Greece )
Pinikpikan ( Philippines )
New Rope String Band ( United Kingdom )

Each performances lasted for about half an hour.
" So, if the music is lousy, "WHY IS IT SO LONG??"
If the music is nice, "WHY IS IT SO SHORT??"
haha
As I said, we went off at 10.30++pm, so the last two performances, we missed them!!
Owh no!! What a waste!

Arrived home after midnight, what a long day. phew, but I love

M

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S

I

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!!!!

What kind of Sleeper are you?

What kind of sleeper are you??
not slipper, ok? haha

I guess everyone don't have a fix sleeping position.
Same goes to me, I am mostly style No. 4 & No. 5.

Side Sleeper Curling Up
The descriptions about being jealous & so, are not true at all about me.

&

Side Sleeper With One Knee Bended

The descriptions here, are so true!!
You know, I always complain about being fat, being this being that, lolx!
& I really got over excited on something tinny weeny.
Waaaaa, weeeeee, wuuuuu, ahhhhhH!!!!



Okie, when I'm posting on something like this,
it means that I'm OFF, or I've got no idea what to post on,
& now,
it means, I'M OFF.
Happy weekend everyone, I'm going off whole day tomorrow, it's the first day of
THE RAINFOREST WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL.
&
the day after next is weekends, tadaaa...
meimei not gonna online for a while, see ya!

4th Attempt

Baked cake again..

You know, when you buy the whipping cream, it's in 1 litre packaging, we had no choice, so, we have to bake cake & use it.. & every cake needs the most, only 200g of whipping cream...

1000/200 = 5

we can make 5 cakes, oh my!!!

nope!! we don't finish the cakes ourselves,
we send it to relatives, & friends=)


It's not circle in shape, it's SQUARE!!
It looks ugly tho, I like the PINEAPPLE-KIWI more

I only ate 1 slice of it, & I worked whole day for it. =(

I feel sleepy...
Coming up next :
1. Journey into a Musical World
2. Getting serious with work.

A date With MinG M!ng

If you wonder who is Ming Ming, then, this is Ming Ming & me=)
Ming Ming, you don't mind me posting up your picture?
Pretty o not my dear Ming Ming?

We went to The Spring

Walk walk walk...

Then,

Eat eat eat =P


Looks familiar??
Yeap, that's Health Cake from Secret Recipe
Ming Ming treat me=)
as my Birthday treat (long time ago) haha,
Thank you v much Ming Ming.
After I finished half of it, I felt So So So So full..
Why is the cheese from Secret Recipe so filling??

Ming Ming ate Oreo Cheese Cake, this is NOT health cake, Ming Ming not healthy oh!! haha

Oreo Milkshake, yummo!!! Gotta try to do this at home=)

Oreo! Oreo!
Lick It!
Dunk It!
Eat It!

I was looking for the P E R F E C T book as my journal (one of my tasks to complete the Diploma in Music Teaching Programme)
Looking so hard, searching here & there
Thinking once, twice, trice....ten times..twenty times
& still haven't found one that I really like
* Sobssssssss!!!!

Errr....No more pictures...

Bye!!