Asian Youth Day 2009 in the Philippines

a tour around by the youth group from San Idlefonso Perish
At the poor area of the water village - with the children
Having Ice before the procession of Lord the King
Classic
A warm invitation by this uncle auntie over for Fiesta after mass. Beautiful big house.
A swim at night after dinner in the house compound.
Fellowship with foster family during the last evening. Playing 123 PASS.
Yasia Fiesta opening mass. It was very grand. Fireworks after the mass too. =)
Group pictures with the chinese from China.
Mask painting at the korean booth.
Masterpiece. haha. We'e suppose to dance with them in mask during the closing mass during the announcement of next AYD. The koreans performance was very nice and impressive. :)
Sharing moments with priest from Indonesia and delegate from Philippine. Isaac and Mark is from West M'sia.
Poor Rachel, injured her nerve. Get well soon.
Sharing of meal.
Malaysians exhibition booth with traditional clothings, instruments and games.
Sarawak delegates. =)
Cultural night.
With Rev.Fr Peter from Korea. We met once in a train during World Youth Day in Sydney. Met and reunited in the Philippines by coincidence. Hopefully I have the chance to go Korea the next AYD.
Malaysian Chinese.
Visiting one of the museum- era during the colonisation of the Spaniards.

Fulfilling Summer 2009/2010

Hello guys! i'm back! =D

Well, I'm here to share about what I've done for the pass 3 months during my summer holiday. Before I begin, last semester was a satisfying semester, and I'm satisfied with my result too. Alright, so much so for that.

1. Right after exam, I participated in an event known as the Asian Youth Day. It was held in the Philippines this year. It is held every 3 years. The last one was in Hong Kong and the coming one is in Korea. We started off in Manila for few days, it was called Days in the Diocese. We got to be adopted by the Philippino's family. My foster family was great! Will upload the pictures on top post later. =)

2. After the event, I took up a part time job working for MERCY Malaysia as an adminstrative officer for 2 months. It was a very meaningful and fruitful experience. I've met a lot of new friends throughout this wonderful experience too.

3. Adding to that, I've went for backpacking with some of my friends too in west Malaysia. We covered some of the places of northen east, starting from KL(3 night) -> Ipoh(1 night) -> Taiping(1 night) -> Penang(2 nights) -> Langkaw(day trip) -> Penang(3 nights). Jun from Labuan, Boon from Penang, and Me from Miri.

4. I continued my work till 2 days before Chinese New Year, and yes, it was Chinese New Year celebration. This year has been a very different CNY for my family and me. This year, we stayed back in Miri. It has been very nice too experiencing the new year mood in Miri. Went to lots of visiting and I'm very glad to be able to catch up with a lots of friends.

5. Today, is 21st of February. I'll be going to Labuan on the 23rd of February for 2 nights. It was a coincedence that dad is going there for work, so I took the opportunity to pop in and visit my good friend and her family, Jun. =)

Class will commence in 1st of March, and there goes my 3 months holiday. Somewhere in my heart, i still miss the time laying around, relax and do nothing. Well, I still have a weekend before class starts? haha. Shall stop here and let the pictures speak for themselve, and before signing off, hope it's not too late to wish everyone a Happy Blessed Chinese New Year.

"For last year's words belong to last year's language and next year's words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning. "T. S. Eliot

"We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called "Opportunity" and its first chapter is New Year's Day."Edith Lovejoy Pierce

Stay Tune~

Lots of love,
Elaine =)

I dont know

well, lately, there is alot of things happening. but i have not really been updating. not even my birthday. hmm.. well...i guess i have no reason for that. 2009 has almost come to an end. Another year. This year, my life has been fulfilling.....

Volunteered

- Jazz Festival
- Rainforest's World Music Festival
- Beach Cleaning
- Cleaning Old Folks Homes
- One Life Revolution by World Vision
- Famous Fables (Children's Play)
- Rainbow Hill Graduation (Backstage)
- SOAR advisor (Students Orientation)
John Curtin Weekend in the Long House
- etc

Joined workshops and Events..
- Toastmasters
- Asian Youth Day in the Philippines
- Will be going west M'sia January next year for semi-backpacking.
-etc

etc = (cant remember for now) hehe

You know, sometimes i think, I look like i have so many friends, maybe because i take part in many activities, but in real, I think sometimes I'm just a loner. I seldom hang out much with friends nowadays, i don't go clubbing, i don't drink, play computer games, I seldom play sports with friends nowadays. I seldom chat. During free time, I stay home, laying around, usually spend time alone or with family. Watch series, some reading, do some house chores, do some jogging, sleep and stuff. As though something is missing. Well, I'm happy to have good friends and best family ever in the world. Sometimes, I wonder, what is life all about? I just, just don't know whether I'm living a normal university student life like others? How bout your life? How are you living it?

什么的什么

Dear friends,

I'll be leaving for Philippines tomorrow. Participating Asian Youth Day. Will be flying to KK 10.20am flight. Then to Philippines around afternoon. Current status, packing 80% ready. Mentally, 20% ba. Lots of thoughts.

Don't know what feeling is this..

oh well, Holiday is here. Happy holiday to all :) Hopefully will be back to blogging when Im back. Don't wanna miss out blogging all the good memories. ;) For the ones that are going back, have a safe trip. :) For the one has reach home, spend quality time with family. :) For the ones that are going to travel, enjoy. :)

Elaine is going off to bed.

Nighty :)

Silent Night

I guess, it's time to let go....

The Circus

Last night was The Circus organise by JCLA (John Curtin Leadership Academy) members. The event was organise to raise fun for the Long Makabar people. I must say, it was great despite of using only 40 days to complete. Especially the part when they started playing Yiruma's River Flow in You. Melted.

P/s: To Catherine and Gerain,

You guys did a great job! Do take care of health mentally and physically. =)

P/s: To all,

Exam is around the corner, all the best!

Dinner of a Poor

Today, has been as usual, an ordinary nice day, but Today was special.

After Toastmasters' meeting, I had dinner with my family. That time, there were like a party going on with lots of kids in the restaurant. It looks really simple. A few tables joined, couple of bottle of soya bean sorts of drinks and some adults. After sitting down, i realise they were actually celebrating Mooncake Festival because I saw the kids holding lantern and some mooncakes were on the table. Some of the young adults were playing with the kids, guessing riddles. The one who can answer, will get a small little party pack gift. I think got a few looks like teenager. The kids were very excited and graping the opportunity to the fullest so to have the chance to answer.

While ordering for dinner, mom asked who are those kids. The auntie said they are orphans. I was shocked as it was my first time seeing real orphans. My little heart almost crack while seeing them playing so happily. I started to drop into deep thoughts while waiting for food and while having my dinner. It was really just a very simple party, celebrating Mooncake Festival. There were only smiles hanging on each of the beautiful faces of the children.

While having nice food served on the table, I felt so poor, so poor compared to them. I also started to feel so grateful to have such a great family. I'm grateful my parents didn't give up during all the hard times, I'm grateful I am given education, I'm grateful to have food on the table, I'm grateful to have bed to sleep on and many many that i couldn't stop being grateful of...You know, sometimes, people are so fortunate till we forgot to be grateful. Sometimes, a Ferrari may not be enough to make a rich man to be happy, but a broken bicycle could be the best "Ferrari" to a poor little boy to feel like the most luckiest person in the whole wide world. Frankly, I nearly burst into tears. I felt that the kids are so strong. Every time i turn my head back to see them, I felt an urge to cry. They are much stronger, and stronger they are than any others.

I was poor, but these little kids showed me what is rich. I guess, to learn how to say thank you and to be grateful in every little things, and even a challenge or an unlucky day, will slowly build our wealth. I guess there are much more for me to learn....

As for now, I will make sure to remember their beautiful smiles in heart when I feel weak, because I am as fortunate as them.

Our Big Day

Today, is me and grandma's big day.

Around a week ago, my 80+ year old loving grandma came back to Miri. Early this morning, I went and visited grandma, in the hospital. She was admitted since 3 days ago. She was suppose to have her operation yesterday, but they changed it to today. Actually, her operation was suppose to be done few months back, but the doctor said due to her age, it may be a risk, and she was just recovering from the inflammation. After this morning, I'm starting to worry le. I pray that everything will be ok.

Today is also a big day for me, midterm is tonight. Grandma's operation starts at 7pm, most probable going in at around 6 for preparation. I won't be able to be there with grandma tonight before she goes in the cold operation room. haih.. My midterm is at 6.30pm. I told grandma le.

We are going to Jia You Together~ by the time i finish my exam, most probable grandma's operation will be over. I wish everything will be fine.

Friends, please keep my grandma in your prayers. We need it..

I also pray for grandma to be strong, we will be here for you..I love my grandma...

Clock Making

Have been wanting to do a DIY clock, cause the wall on top of my bed very empty. Wanted to do a wall clock. So, yesterday had pull up my socks and went on the net to search how to do it, then i tried it out today. hehehe..

Plan A was to take the mechanism out, and do the clock myself. Which is like a wall clock.

Then i realise i couldnt hang it without the body, haih.. So proceed to plan B.

Plan B, to put an abstract picture or pattern in the clock, but the "hands" of the clock couldnt take out. According to the video clip i see, can oh.. Its alright, Elaine Wee ain't giving up yet.

So i just proceed with my mini project. yes!

First, DISMENTLE the clock.. Wee~~~ Next, painted the body of the clock with light blue. Paint the ring with PVA glue so that it looks shiny and I also put some shiny beads. After that, I made the 12 of pattern paper(to indicate the numbers on the wall) with some slightly hard paper. Then painted it with PVA glue also.
My empty wall...
My not so empty wall.. haha... The ring "numbers" without number.Tada.....THE Clock...So, what do you think? =D =D Haven't hang it up yet. Frankly, I was expecting something nicer. It looks kinda sei kia, does it? Hopefully next time will look better (if there is another next time). haha.. If there is, hopefully something elegant, maybe black and striking red with metal and crystal..woot~ :p

Good girls do Car Wash xP

Hello there =D today is a normal fine Sunday =D My place here is raining, how bout you all?

and you guys know what i did today?? hehehehe....

I washed the cars with mom this morning after church....doink doink doink~~

Tried to finish soon before the rains come, its in shade now. Phew~

Gonna rest soon. Younger sis will be having performance( in a play) tonight and i'll be having dinner with highschool x-schoolmates tonight as i've promise earlier on. Hopefully i can make it tonight to support sis. :) Elder bro and sis are going.

Btw, free week has started.. Weee~~~ Let's see how free is zz mua free week.. tehehe.. Tomorrow will be going to Brunei for day trip, then Tues and Wed will being going Bintulu with Cutec for site visit. =D

P/s: The wind breeze today is nice.. ^^

And till then.....have a blessed Sunday everyone =D =D