Monday, Better day
cheo-eumcheoreom seolle-ineun geureon nal
Sunday, Better day
jon-gil neoman saenggakhaneun geureon nal

yokshimi na, uri sa-i yomankeumman deo kakka-i
ttag han balchak, keumankeum deo kakka-i
honjanmari, soksagimi
neodo kunggeumhal sun it-janha

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ni-ga chowaseo keurae, na cha-ga-un cheok pyojeong jitko it-jiman
nae ma-eumeun geuge aninde keojinmarinde
pabo gateun ni-ga nan tapdabhae

neomu chowaseo keurae, na shimurukhan eol-kurha-go it-jiman
tto kidarida, komin-man hada
heu-lleo-ganeun haru kkeu-teseo haneun mal
nae-ga neol sarang-hae

One day, Ho-riday
honja itkin neomuneomu shirheun nal
One day, Cloudy day
ul keotcheoreom haneuldo chipurin nal

nun-mu-ri wah, seo-geulpeun nae mameul talmeun nun-mu-ri wah
kkuk chamat-da ssodajineun nae mami on haneu-re, on sesange
keujeo seulpeun geon anil keoya

* Repeat

nae iptu-ren geojinmal
nae nun so-gen cheongmal ha-gopeun mal
mamso-ge sumeo i-nneun mal

manhi chowaseo keurae, dwiido-raseo neuryeojin bal-keo-reumeul bwah
neol kidarineun mamin geojanha nal jikyeobon neoramyeon al-janha

nae-ga mollaseo keurae, ne ma-eumi teu-llike nae-ge marhaejwo
son nae-milmyeon, twehl keot gateunde
mangseo-rineun iyuga nawah kat-damyeon
ije da-gawah jwo

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Monday, Better day
처음처럼 설레이는 그런 날
Sunday, Better day
종일 너만 생각하는 그런 날

욕심이 나, 우리 사이 요만큼만 더 가까이
딱 한 발짝, 그만큼 더 가까이
혼잣말이, 속삭임이
너도 궁금할 순 있잖아

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네가 좋아서 그래, 나 차가운 척 표정 짓고 있지만
내 마음은 그게 아닌데 거짓말인데
바보 같은 네가 난 답답해

너무 좋아서 그래, 나 시무룩한 얼굴하고 있지만
또 기다리다, 고민만 하다
흘러가는 하루 끝에서 하는 말
내가 널 사랑해

One day, Holiday
혼자 있긴 너무너무 싫은 날
One day, Cloudy day
울 것처럼 하늘도 찌푸린 날

눈물이 와, 서글픈 내 맘을 닮은 눈물이 와
꾹 참았다 쏟아지는 내 맘이 온 하늘에, 온 세상에
그저 슬픈 건 아닐 거야

* Repeat

내 입술엔 거짓말
내 눈 속엔 정말 하고픈 말
맘속에 숨어 있는 말

많이 좋아서 그래, 뒤돌아서 느려진 발걸음을 봐
널 기다리는 맘인 거잖아 날 지켜본 너라면 알잖아

내가 몰라서 그래, 네 마음이 들리게 내게 말해줘
손 내밀면, 될 것 같은데
망설이는 이유가 나와 같다면
이제 다가와 줘

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<3

Yellow! (Hellow)

Before you go ahead and read the rest of this post… please read the disclaimer first :)

1. I can has bad english. :P
2. I’m not going to be very detail and skip the whole itinerary update.
3. I might be wrong. or right.
4. You are entitled to agree or disagree.

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What is wrong with Malaysia?

1. Everything.
2. I highly suggest travelling for those of you who’ve not been outside of Malaysia.
   A simple visit to Singapore, might just open your eyes. The way our neighbors are governing their people and resources are highly intelligent. If you think Malaysia is perfect… ask yourself this question.
   a) Have you seen “Visit Malaysia” Ads in Overseas?
   b) Have you seen Ads promoting other countries in Malaysia? IE : Singapore, Taiwan, Australia, Thailand… etc
3. Did you notice the cost of living is constantly increasing in Malaysia but our wages are not?
4. Are you aware that Malaysia is in 53% Debt and may go bankrupt in the next decade if the government continue to spend on unnecessary expenditure and do not curb wastage?
5. Are you one of the tax payers complaining about the 50M email project or even the cow herding drama… which is now a silent issue? Are you supportive of Lynas building a rare earth plant in Gebeng Pahang?
6. Have you heard of a ring that cost 24.4Million MYR that belongs to the first lady of Malaysia? What is your view of the FLOM?
7. Can you afford a property in Malaysia in the next 5 years down the road?
8. Have you ever bribed a police officer? :)
9. Do you think our country would have developed better in the hands of a better leader?
10. Do you know how the Electoral System works in Malaysia? (And how much money was spent on improving it?)

What is wrong with the people in Malaysia? (This is a general statement.. it doesn’t imply that im saying you are like that but you might be :P lalala)

1. IGNORANT. Do i need to elaborate further?
2. Scared/Afraid/Compliant. Most of us will do anything that will not cause us to go into any trouble; especially with PDRM. Once you’re behind bars, our voices are gone and our rights as well.
3. Brainwashed. Mostly by the mainstream media. People are fed with what the G wants you to hear and believe every day through the media we are so used and comfortable with. I shall not name them here.

But… above all… Malaysians are actually…

1. United. The people do not know of it’s power. We have been suppressed from this idea that we are living in a democratic country where the people’s rights are above anything else. When the right event happens, our true color shines. We stand united with a common goal and we achieve more than what we expect.
2. Harmonious. Malays, Indians, Chinese, and all the other races. At the end of the day, we are all humans and we belong in Malaysia. The only differences are our cultural background. Our blood is red, and our home is here.
3. Warm and peaceful. It is so easy to crack a chatter with anyone in Malaysia. We treat each other like family. And we care for our family members.

The reasons why I attend Bersih 3.0

1. The fact that Dataran Merdeka was locked down. 
Just look at all the other countries where bersih 3.0 happened. Was there any chaos? Any Riot?

The rally was meant to be peaceful and will be as such if DBKL have given their co-op to the organizers regarding this matter.

The permit wasn’t obtained to held Bersih 3.0 at DM… and the reason given was that it is not a national event. Bersih 3.0 is for a clean and fair elections in the next GE, in what degree is that not national?

3 layers of Razor Wires were deployed to barricade entrance to Dataran Merdeka. Are we some sort of criminals and is there a need to do so?

A permit to held bersih 3.0 will be given if the organizers agree to held this in Stadium Bukit Jalil. Can Bukit jalil stadium hold 300 000 people in the first place?

2. I am sick of tired of complaining in facebook. It is time to make a change.
Some argued, if you want to make a change… VOTE.

Well, hell yeah i will.

The question is… Is the Electoral System in Malaysia Clean and fair in the first place? And is it TOO much to ask for a clean and fair Electoral System?

Let me reiterate the 8 demands of Bersih 1, 2 and 3

1. Clean the electoral roll

The electoral roll is marred with irregularities such as deceased persons and multiple persons registered under a single address or non-existent addresses. The electoral roll must be revised and updated to wipe out these ‘phantom voters’. The rakyat have a right to an electoral roll that is an accurate reflection of the voting population.

 

2. Reform postal ballot

The current postal ballot system must be reformed to ensure that all citizens of Malaysia are able to exercise their right to vote. Postal ballot should not only be open for all Malaysian citizens living abroad, but also for those within the country who cannot be physically present in their voting constituency on polling day. Police, military and civil servants too must vote normally like other voters if not on duty on polling day.

The postal ballot system must be transparent. Party agents should be allowed to monitor the entire process of postal voting.

 

3. Use of indelible ink

Indelible ink must be used in all elections. It is a simple, affordable and effective solution in preventing voter fraud.

 

4. Minimum 21 days campaign period

The EC should stipulate a campaign period of not less than 21 days. A longer campaign period would allow voters more time to gather information and deliberate on their choices.

 

5. Free and fair access to media

It is no secret that the Malaysian mainstream media fails to practice proportionate, fair and objective reporting for political parties of all divide.

 

6. Strengthen public institutions

Public institutions must act independently and impartially in upholding the rule of law and democracy.

 

7. Stop corruption

Corruption is a disease that has infected every aspect of Malaysian life. We demand that serious action is taken against ALL allegations of corruption, including vote buying.

 

8. Stop dirty politics

Malaysians are tired of dirty politics that has been the main feature of the Malaysian political arena.

3. I have decided it’s time to see things with my own eyes, than to read and experience everything behind monitors (or TV/Newspapers)
To know that other fellow Malaysians were brave enough to fight for their future, i know that i can do it too.
Yes, i am afraid just like you, if i end up behind bars or something. Or if i die from suffocation or sudden violence from the police (from what i’ve read in Bersih 2.0).

But let me tell you something.

I am more afraid that my future and my children’s future will be non existent if the country continues to be lead by the wrong hands. I am afraid that we will no longer enjoy our current luxuries because the country’s economy will no longer prosper once it is in huge debt.

More importantly, I’m afraid, i no longer have a place to call home.

Bare in mind, i am not pro or against any political party.

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I have plenty more reasonings and explanations to why i attended bersih 3.0. But i’ll leave that to our personal conversations over teh tarik or something. I have to say my eyes have not been functioning well after the rally thanks to the tear gas that caused me to have runny nose for 2 days straight. blergh.

I have been trying to construct this post in my mind for the past 2 days but i’ve decided to just keep it straight to the point. On Saturday itself, i saw a few comments posted on my social media feeds that really makes me sad, most of it commenting that they rather do something more beneficial than to attend a rally that jams up the entire KL. Someday my child, i hope you wake up, and see the truth.

Here’s signing off with a really inspirational speech by the Sydney Parliamentary on Bersih :) click HERE :)

-J

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With reference to some recent situations ….

1. I am no longer inhibited by my inner voices.

2. It’s time to move on.

-J

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Yesterday, i wore my school tee and went to the bank. The lady at the counter smiled at me and asked

“Awalnyer you balik dari sekolah?”

i couldnt help but started laughing. then i replied..

“I bukan student lah”

in which she then replied..

“Habis? Teacher?”

Apparently, she couldn’t help noticing my convent shirt and she had me smiling leaving the bank :)

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I couldn’t help but realized, how i love living in the past.

That T-Shirt i used to wear every single day when i was 17? i digged it out and started wearing it all over again. School Shoes, School Bags, Notebooks, Pencil Cases, Tupperwares? Yes… I’m trying to bring back everything i used to love.

Everytime i walk/drive pass a place i have memories with, i whipped out my phone to take a picture, even when i’m halfway driving, as i’m afraid that that particular place will no longer exist the next time im back.

Its kinda weird… how the latest gadgets, latest trends and latest music doesn’t really… urm, “excite” me anymore.

I got myself an old fashioned jap bicycle today (picture above). And boy, i was so happy my mum was actually quite surprised at my school-girl squeaks i used to have when i was girl guiding.

In fact, i wasnt this happy when i got my new camera (yes, for those of you who didn’t know, i got rid of my 50d finally) and also the new ekhem ipad(finally succumbed to peer pressure on this one).  Getting all these new gadgets dint make me as happy as i was today, getting a cheap, old-fashioned bike which i think was quite a bargain.

The conversation me and my mum had at the shop today was so funny!

Mum : Do u have a new one for this?
Guy : Yea, it’s at the box there *points to the back* But i think you can’t ensemble it on your own, i will help you to fix it up first.
Mum : Don’t look down on my daughter she can build a car if you just give her a spanner
Guy: Really.. You sure you don’t need help? *looks at me*
Mum : Don’t worry she’s a female Mac Gyver
Me : *wtf face i seriously dint expect my mum to say that wtf* My mum’s just kidding with you please ensemble it for me =.=”

o_O

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It worries me a little, how i find comfort in the past and sometimes, not being able to let go of certain memories and people in my life.

i know i’ve moved on from past relationships, they basically left no scars to me.

But i know i’ve not moved on from the memories, and possibly, the happy thoughts.

Sometimes, it’s the memories that keep us holding on even when there’s basically nothing to hold on to. Sometimes, it’s the imaginary thoughts.

Whatever it is… i guess it’s my temporary happy till someone steps in and create all this new happy memories that means something to me.

Till then.. i guess, my temporary happy will be my new bike :)

-J

LAST YEAR, after watching Street Dance 3D, i actually raved about the movie to everyone i know.  It was SO GOOD! The dances were hot, choreography was dope, moves were smooth, storyline wasn’t predictable, the love story was amazing.. etc etc..

And this year… STREET DANCE 2 IS LOOKING GOODDDD!!!

Check out the trailer below :-

With landmark locations, the most spectacular dance fusion of Latin and Street ever seen, the sequel to global smash hit StreetDance is bigger, better, bolder and back ..in 3D!

Lucky for me, I’ve scored myself some passes to go watch one of my favourite dance movie of all time and you could too!!!

Im giving away 5×2 or 5 Pairs of passes to watch Street Dance 2 at the time, date and venue below :-

Venue   : GSC One Utama
Time     : 9.00PM
Date     : 3 April, Tuesday
Hall       : 2

Simply be the first 5 to leave a comment on this post by telling me who’s your favourite dancer or group dancers and you’ll walk away with the passes.
It’s THAT EASY. :) I’ll meet you at the cinema to pass you the tickets and i hope you will enjoy the movie as much as i do. :)

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More pics below:-

-J

-J

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-J

2 days ago, Pete shared a pop-up book by Kit Lau that shows the very soul of Hong Kong.

I wondered… what does Malaysia mean to the outsiders? What does my home represent?

The first thing that striked my mind was Ipoh.. and boy am I proud to come from the land of chicken beansprouts and white coffee. I researched a little and thought that it would be nice to draw Nam Heong, which is what Ipoh is famous with – White Coffee. Then again, a true ipohrean will know the real story behind the original white coffee, which is at the opposite of nam heong;- Sin Yoon Loong and Suan Yoon Foong.

Quickly, i googled up some images and some prior drawings done by others and started drawing when i reach home. (The image that i drew above is not an original as i tried to draw the interpretation of SYL/F by an artist who painted a watercolour version. Though my version is more customized to what i remembered and how it should be) I pimped my highschool a little in this picture and yes.. that is me in my TCS tee and mum. (I have to say, my favourite food at Sin Yoon Loong/Foong is the caramel custard steam egg. The texture and sweetness as well as the caramelized skin is to-die-for!)

Well.. Old town is just part of a small town called Ipoh.
What i like most about it, is the people. Over the years… i realized that Ipohreans are the type of people who will say hello to you, help you and make sure you are happy and healthy even if they’re just strangers to you.

What does your town represent? And what brings good memories to you?

-J

The only secret to achieving your dreams. Work hard. And BE NICE TO PEOPLE.