Wow, so much has changed since my last blog post. Hmmm. Wondering where to begin..
Maybe I should start by apologizing to my dear blog readers out there for my lack of updates. I am surprised I'm still getting so many hits from all over! From UK, to the states, to back home, and also from down under. I shall repent and buck up! Time to post more about what's been happening!
Well, here's some news. In case you didn't know, I'm not studying in Monash Sunway anymore. I've still got people from back home sending me emails and messages on facebook asking me why I'm in Melbourne, since when I left KL, what happened, etc. So, for the record.. I'm not in med school anymore. I'm actually doing commerce now in Monash Clayton.
Not trying to be all "chim", but someone once said that life is a series of meetings and partings, and every time you close one chapter of your life, a new one begins immediately. I had a great 3 years in Sunway. The friendships forged, the crazy things done, were worth every second. If you ask me, any regrets? I'd probably say one or two in between, but other than that, Nah, not really! Every person I've met changed my life, and for the better too! For that, I'm really grateful.
But we move on. I've got great friends now in Melbourne as well. And life here is good... Too good, sometimes. I'm enjoying what I'm doing, and that's what matters most! ;)
To the people whom I've had the privilege to cross paths with in my 3 years in Sunway, fret not, I am not one of those "kacang lupakan kulit" people. You guys are still very dear to me and will always hold a special place in my heart.
But onward we go, I say!
Till later! I promise I'll post more updates, with pictures of what I've been up to in Melbourne! :D
XX
Joel
Monday, May 3, 2010
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Lady Gaga - Bad Romance
Here it is, the much anticipated, much awaited... BAD ROMANCE music video from Lady Gaga.
I personally think this MV and Paparazzi are her best MVs yet! They just keep getting better and better. I just love the whole "schizophrenic crazed-woman-stuck-in-a-mental-institution-who-ends-up-killing-her-lousy-lover" theme. And OMG, the Alexander McQueen outfit she donned is just amazing. Look at those heels! *PSSSST HAWT!*
Also loving the polar bear train of her dress. So creative! Check it out, and enjoy!
I can't get enough of this video! :D
I personally think this MV and Paparazzi are her best MVs yet! They just keep getting better and better. I just love the whole "schizophrenic crazed-woman-stuck-in-a-mental-institution-who-ends-up-killing-her-lousy-lover" theme. And OMG, the Alexander McQueen outfit she donned is just amazing. Look at those heels! *PSSSST HAWT!*
Also loving the polar bear train of her dress. So creative! Check it out, and enjoy!
I can't get enough of this video! :D
Monday, October 26, 2009
Yet another maid abuse case in Malaysia
I was appalled to read in TheStar's online news portal today of yet another maid abuse case in Malaysia. Read more here : It's murder: Indonesian maid dies of alleged abuse (Updated)
This time, the poor girl wasn't as fortunate and died of her injuries despite efforts from medical professionals to save her.
The only question in my head right now is WHY on earth are people capable of inflicting such harm to a fellow human being? The injustice done just cannot be explained.
It was reported that Mautik Hani, 36, from Surabaya, had a severe wound on her leg as well as bruises on her arms and face. She was also suffering from malnutrition and dehydration. Just hearing of what she went through in the 2 months working there disgusts me. I feel angry and ashamed that THIS incident happened right here, in Malaysia.
My family employs a maid/domestic helper as well, and we put every effort into treating her as family and give her the best we can. Some people might say if you spoil these foreign workers, they will only take you for granted. Whatever you say, they are still human beings and do not deserved to be treated like slaves/dogs. Heck, I think some people love their dogs even more than their maids!
What is our society coming to? We've heard of numerous maid abuse cases in recent years, here in Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong, and the situation doesn't seem to be improving. Remember Nirmala Bonat, whose employer physically abused her, and even burned her with a hot iron, till one of her nipples fell off. That is one tragic story I will never ever forget, and one name that has stuck in my head ever since it happened.
My heart goes out to these abused maids and their families. Imagine having NO choice but to go to a foreign land to work and send money back home, because fate dealt you a bad hand, and you were born into poverty. Being away from home, alone, with not much of a social life, enduring hard labour, earning a meagre wage and having to bear all that abuse? It's just NOT FAIR.
I demand justice and equality. I demand that the culprits responsible for this abuse be brought to justice and be dealt the death penalty for such a heinous crime. I don't think thats too much to ask for. Let this be a lesson to everyone out there.
This really helped me reflect and realise how blessed I am. I grew up in a loving family. I didn't have to work to support my family as a child. I had a proper childhood, had toys to play with. I have a roof over my head, food on my table, clothes to cover me, a comfortable bed to sleep in. I have a good education. What more can I ask for? So often, we take the simplest things in life for granted.
Why not stop for a moment today to just thank God for the good things in your life. Slow down, be still, be thankful.
This time, the poor girl wasn't as fortunate and died of her injuries despite efforts from medical professionals to save her.
The only question in my head right now is WHY on earth are people capable of inflicting such harm to a fellow human being? The injustice done just cannot be explained.
It was reported that Mautik Hani, 36, from Surabaya, had a severe wound on her leg as well as bruises on her arms and face. She was also suffering from malnutrition and dehydration. Just hearing of what she went through in the 2 months working there disgusts me. I feel angry and ashamed that THIS incident happened right here, in Malaysia.
My family employs a maid/domestic helper as well, and we put every effort into treating her as family and give her the best we can. Some people might say if you spoil these foreign workers, they will only take you for granted. Whatever you say, they are still human beings and do not deserved to be treated like slaves/dogs. Heck, I think some people love their dogs even more than their maids!
What is our society coming to? We've heard of numerous maid abuse cases in recent years, here in Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong, and the situation doesn't seem to be improving. Remember Nirmala Bonat, whose employer physically abused her, and even burned her with a hot iron, till one of her nipples fell off. That is one tragic story I will never ever forget, and one name that has stuck in my head ever since it happened.
My heart goes out to these abused maids and their families. Imagine having NO choice but to go to a foreign land to work and send money back home, because fate dealt you a bad hand, and you were born into poverty. Being away from home, alone, with not much of a social life, enduring hard labour, earning a meagre wage and having to bear all that abuse? It's just NOT FAIR.
I demand justice and equality. I demand that the culprits responsible for this abuse be brought to justice and be dealt the death penalty for such a heinous crime. I don't think thats too much to ask for. Let this be a lesson to everyone out there.
This really helped me reflect and realise how blessed I am. I grew up in a loving family. I didn't have to work to support my family as a child. I had a proper childhood, had toys to play with. I have a roof over my head, food on my table, clothes to cover me, a comfortable bed to sleep in. I have a good education. What more can I ask for? So often, we take the simplest things in life for granted.
Why not stop for a moment today to just thank God for the good things in your life. Slow down, be still, be thankful.
Friday, October 2, 2009
Lady Gaga's Paparazzi Cover
This is extremely hilarious. I cannot stop watching and laughing.
Must watch till the end ok?! The ending is the grand finale of it all! HAHAHAHA.
Enjoy! ;)
XOXO,
Joel
Must watch till the end ok?! The ending is the grand finale of it all! HAHAHAHA.
Enjoy! ;)
XOXO,
Joel
Monday, September 21, 2009
Beyonce is coming to Malaysia!
YES people. BEYONCE KNOWLES will be coming to KL to perform! End of October! Mark it down in your calenders!
I cannot tell you how excited I am about her coming here! Though its one week before my finals, I am still going! Its really really gonna be good!
Been reading in the news about certain parties protesting and being against her coming to Malaysia because of her supposed "sexy image and clothing". like WTH right?! If they're gonna make a big fuss out of Beyonce, what more if Lady Gaga is coming?
These people really have nothing better to do than to ruin my highlight of the year?! I seriously cannot fathom their ignorance. Here's what I think!
1) Education begins at home.
If you're so afraid your kids will get influenced by Beyonce's concert, then don't frikking allow them to go lah. And if all it takes is a Beyonce concert to sway your kids over to the "dark" side, then I'm sorry to say you've been a lousy parent to not have instilled good moral values into your kids.
2)Let me quote what that nincompoop of a PAS official had to say.
“We are not against entertainment as long as it is within the framework of our culture and our religion. We are against Western sexy performances. We don’t think our people need that.”
What an insult to my intelligence. You don't think your people need sexy western performances but it is all over the media anyway. What makes you think protesting to a Beyonce concert will make your people less succeptible to the draw of western culture? How ironic it is that as we're supposedly progressing towards a becoming a globalized nation, many a time, we prefer to take a step back and look inwards instead of looking out. Malaysia is after all a multiracial, multireligious, multicultural nation, no?
I mean seriously. If you're talking about "sexy images and clothing", shouldn't you worry more about pornography? Where its all about SEX and the absence of clothing. Sholdn't these idiots be wasting their time trying to censor internet pornography instead of protesting to a world class, talented performer coming? I would be more worried about my kids watching porn on the internet than attending a Beyonce concert.
Sheesh!
Joel
I cannot tell you how excited I am about her coming here! Though its one week before my finals, I am still going! Its really really gonna be good!
Been reading in the news about certain parties protesting and being against her coming to Malaysia because of her supposed "sexy image and clothing". like WTH right?! If they're gonna make a big fuss out of Beyonce, what more if Lady Gaga is coming?
These people really have nothing better to do than to ruin my highlight of the year?! I seriously cannot fathom their ignorance. Here's what I think!
1) Education begins at home.
If you're so afraid your kids will get influenced by Beyonce's concert, then don't frikking allow them to go lah. And if all it takes is a Beyonce concert to sway your kids over to the "dark" side, then I'm sorry to say you've been a lousy parent to not have instilled good moral values into your kids.
2)Let me quote what that nincompoop of a PAS official had to say.
“We are not against entertainment as long as it is within the framework of our culture and our religion. We are against Western sexy performances. We don’t think our people need that.”
What an insult to my intelligence. You don't think your people need sexy western performances but it is all over the media anyway. What makes you think protesting to a Beyonce concert will make your people less succeptible to the draw of western culture? How ironic it is that as we're supposedly progressing towards a becoming a globalized nation, many a time, we prefer to take a step back and look inwards instead of looking out. Malaysia is after all a multiracial, multireligious, multicultural nation, no?
I mean seriously. If you're talking about "sexy images and clothing", shouldn't you worry more about pornography? Where its all about SEX and the absence of clothing. Sholdn't these idiots be wasting their time trying to censor internet pornography instead of protesting to a world class, talented performer coming? I would be more worried about my kids watching porn on the internet than attending a Beyonce concert.
Sheesh!
Joel
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Sun - Fancy Free
OH MY GOSH. After all the anticipation, Sun's Fancy Free music video is finally out on Youtube. I can't say enough to do the video justice. Its just... mind blasting! ;)
Do watch and comment. Its really the bomb! Enjoy :)
Do watch and comment. Its really the bomb! Enjoy :)
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Happenings.
OK. Updates on Joel's life!
Will You Marry Me or WYMM for short was a blast. Really miss the acting and hanging out with the cast and crew. All in all, I had a great time playing Ryan. ;)
The crowd enjoyed it too. So far, been hearing only good comments. And a record 3310 people came for WYMM! WOOT.
Had a minor accident on Sunday. Was at Pyramid waiting behind a car to get into the car park. So I was rummaging through my car for my Touch N' Go card. Next thing I know Daniel was like "Joel Joel Joel" and *BANG*. I kissed the bumper of a black Myvi in front of me. My car was fine, just a few scratches on my number plate, the girl's car had a like a few 10inch scratches on her bumper. =.=
They got out of their car, 5 of them. 3 ah bengs, and 2 ah lians. Ah Beng number 1 said :"So how? How you wanna settle?". To which, I was confused. I replied saying :"How? Settle? Settle lor." Then ah beng number 1 demanded Rm200 to respray the bumper. He then went back into his car and looked for something, which I presumed was a phone or something. He came back out with cigs, started lighting up in front of me and gave me the whole "look, i smoke so i macho" look. I just couldn't be bothered and I went to my car to get my phone.
Ah lian number 1, who owned the car, and had this fierce look on her face said :"My uncle ah, he own car workshop. This one, serious problem. 300-350 also got". Then came Ah Beng number 2. He butted in and said some crap like :"aiyah, myvi ah you see. Bumper and car different colour one. Need more expensive". HELLO? I knew Ah Bengs were dumbasses, but I didn't know they were colour blind too! And I hit your bumper only what, what on earth does it have to do with the car body colour being different? This is a classic example of a brainless Ah Beng, and not to mention colour blind too.
At that point I knew these people were out for my $. I just told them, thats it. Give me your contact details, I'll call my friend and ask how much does it cost to fix this.
What's hilarious is all that while, Daniel was like flirting with Ah Beng number 3 (yes, a GUY) by the side. He was like asking him so where you guys live, you all students ah? ZZZZZZZZ. I have no comment la. But Daniel was still a good friend, after that he gave me moral support when they all left, and helped me gather my thoughts.
So, I'm still in the midst of settling the stuff with these people. Not easy when you know they're out for your money.
Then, yesterday I had a flat tyre. =_= good thing Andrew was there to help me change tyres. Today I sent my car tyre for fixing, and thankfully that cost me Rm5 only. PHEW.
Just can't wait to get this whole car thing off my shoulders. Such a big burden.
Ok la, enough of ranting. I'll leave you with something I might say to them in case these ah bengs wanna fight. It's quite funny really..
"I won't fight you ugly people, because you have nothing to lose". HAHAHAHA.
Will You Marry Me or WYMM for short was a blast. Really miss the acting and hanging out with the cast and crew. All in all, I had a great time playing Ryan. ;)
The crowd enjoyed it too. So far, been hearing only good comments. And a record 3310 people came for WYMM! WOOT.
Had a minor accident on Sunday. Was at Pyramid waiting behind a car to get into the car park. So I was rummaging through my car for my Touch N' Go card. Next thing I know Daniel was like "Joel Joel Joel" and *BANG*. I kissed the bumper of a black Myvi in front of me. My car was fine, just a few scratches on my number plate, the girl's car had a like a few 10inch scratches on her bumper. =.=
They got out of their car, 5 of them. 3 ah bengs, and 2 ah lians. Ah Beng number 1 said :"So how? How you wanna settle?". To which, I was confused. I replied saying :"How? Settle? Settle lor." Then ah beng number 1 demanded Rm200 to respray the bumper. He then went back into his car and looked for something, which I presumed was a phone or something. He came back out with cigs, started lighting up in front of me and gave me the whole "look, i smoke so i macho" look. I just couldn't be bothered and I went to my car to get my phone.
Ah lian number 1, who owned the car, and had this fierce look on her face said :"My uncle ah, he own car workshop. This one, serious problem. 300-350 also got". Then came Ah Beng number 2. He butted in and said some crap like :"aiyah, myvi ah you see. Bumper and car different colour one. Need more expensive". HELLO? I knew Ah Bengs were dumbasses, but I didn't know they were colour blind too! And I hit your bumper only what, what on earth does it have to do with the car body colour being different? This is a classic example of a brainless Ah Beng, and not to mention colour blind too.
At that point I knew these people were out for my $. I just told them, thats it. Give me your contact details, I'll call my friend and ask how much does it cost to fix this.
What's hilarious is all that while, Daniel was like flirting with Ah Beng number 3 (yes, a GUY) by the side. He was like asking him so where you guys live, you all students ah? ZZZZZZZZ. I have no comment la. But Daniel was still a good friend, after that he gave me moral support when they all left, and helped me gather my thoughts.
So, I'm still in the midst of settling the stuff with these people. Not easy when you know they're out for your money.
Then, yesterday I had a flat tyre. =_= good thing Andrew was there to help me change tyres. Today I sent my car tyre for fixing, and thankfully that cost me Rm5 only. PHEW.
Just can't wait to get this whole car thing off my shoulders. Such a big burden.
Ok la, enough of ranting. I'll leave you with something I might say to them in case these ah bengs wanna fight. It's quite funny really..
"I won't fight you ugly people, because you have nothing to lose". HAHAHAHA.
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