Saturday, November 8, 2008
Europe Music Awards
More and more
Friday, November 7, 2008
Here's to...Me! or my birthday party
Rule Number One: We must choose a Freddie Highmore movie and watch it
Rule Number Two: We must choose a girlie movie and watch it
Rule Number Three: We must choose an action-packed movie and watch it
Rule Number Four: You must not burn the house down when we are cooking and from there on after. Oh yeah, and before.
Rule Number Five:We are all thoroughly encouraged to participate in enthusiastic happy dance or brokenly singing ("the ones that dogs only hear"-27 Dresses) accompanying whatever song is approved and blasted on the speakers (exception:Shelby. Because I know you wont.)
Rule Number Six: We must play ABBA songs
Rule Number Seven: We must play "I Want Candy"
That's it for now. Will show a list of movies I have for you guys to choose
Not Telling
Thursday, November 6, 2008
YES! OBAMA MAKES HISTORY:CHANGE IS VICTORY
1) Obama is AWESOME
2) They're happy George Bush is finally gone
I think America got really tired of George and wanted change so Obama gave it to them. Both physically looking and in his speeches.
THANK YOU OBAMA
AND THANK YOU AMERICA FOR FINALLY MAKING THE RIGHT DECISION
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
ELECTION OF THE DECADE : How the world sees it
BERLIN - A world weary of eight years of George W. Bush(FINALYLY) was riveted Tuesday by the drama unfolding in the United States. Many were inspired by Barack Obama's focus on hope, or simply relieved that whoever wins, the current administration is coming to an end.
From Berlin's Brandenburg Gate to the small town of Obama, Japan, the world gears up to celebrate a fresh start for America.
In Germany, where more than 200,000 flocked to see Obama this summer as he moved to burnish his foreign policy credentials during a trip to the Middle East and Europe, the election dominated television ticker crawls, newspaper headlines and Web sites.
Hundreds of thousands prepared to party through the night to watch the outcome of an election having an impact far beyond America's shores. Among the more irreverent festivities planned in Paris: a "Goodbye George" party to bid farewell to Bush. (that's what i call a really happy party full of relief)
"Like many French people, I would like Obama to win because it would really be a sign of change," said Vanessa Doubine, shopping Tuesday on the Champs-Elysees. "I deeply hope for America's image that it will be Obama."
Obama-mania was evident not only across Europe, where millions geared up for all-night vigils, but even in much of the Islamic world, where Muslims expressed hope that the Democrat would seek compromise rather than confrontation.
The Bush administration alienated Muslims by mistreating prisoners at its detention center for terrorism suspects at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and inmates at Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison. Human rights violations also condemned worldwide.
"I hope Obama wins (because) of the need of the world to see the U.S. represent a more cosmopolitan or universal political attitude," said Rais Yatim, the foreign minister of mostly Muslim Malaysia.
"The new president will have an impact on the economic and political situation in my country," said Muhammad al-Thaheri, 48, a civil servant in Saudi Arabia. Like so many around the world, he was rooting for Obama "because he will change the path the U.S. is on under Bush."
Nizar al-Kortas, a columnist for Kuwait's Al-Anbaa newspaper, saw an Obama victory as "a historic step to change the image of the arrogant American administration(SO TRUE) to one that is more acceptable in the world."
Yet John McCain was backed by some in countries such as Israel, where he is perceived as tougher on Iran.
Israeli leaders, who consider the U.S. their closest and most important ally, have not openly declared a preference. But privately, they have expressed concern about Obama, who has alarmed some by saying he would be ready to hold a dialogue with Tehran.
Bank employee Leah Nizri, 53, said Obama represented potentially frightening change and voiced concern about his Muslim ancestry.
"I think he'll be pleasant to Israel, but he will make changes," she said. "He's too young. I think that especially in a situation of a world recession, where things are so unclear in the world, McCain would be better than Obama."
Even in Europe, McCain got some grudging respect: Germany's mass-circulation daily Bild lionized the Republican as "the War Hero" and running mate Sarah Palin as "the Beautiful Unknown."
In Berlin, Republicans Abroad organized a "November Surprise Election Party" to watch live "how the Republican ticket McCain/Palin comes from behind and leaves the 'liberal elite media' in Europe and the United States puzzled."
British Prime Minister Gordon Brown clung to convention by refusing to say which candidate he wants to see win. Regardless of the outcome, he told Al-Arabiya television while on a tour of the Gulf, "history has been made in this campaign."
In Baghdad, a jaded Mohammed al-Tamimi said he didn't think U.S. policy on Iraq would change. Even so, "we hope that the new American president will open a new page with our country."
Kenyans made their allegiance clear: Scores packed churches on Tuesday to pray for Obama, whose late father was born in the East African nation, and hailed the candidate _ himself born in Hawaii _ as a "son of the soil."
"Tonight we are not going to sleep," said Valentine Wambi, 23, a student at the University of Nairobi. "It will be celebrations throughout."
Kenyans believe an Obama victory would not change their lives much but that hasn't stopped them from splashing his picture on minibuses and selling T-shirts with his name and likeness. Kenyans were planning to gather around radios and TV sets starting Tuesday night as the results come in.
"We will feast if Obama wins," said Robert Rutaro, a university president in neighboring Uganda. "We will celebrate by marching on the streets of Kampala and hold a big party later on."
In the sleepy Japanese coastal town of Obama, which translates as "little beach", images of him adorned banners along a main shopping street, and preparations for an election day victory party were in full swing.
Election fever also ran high in Vietnam, where McCain was held as a prisoner of war for more than five years after being shot down in Hanoi during a 1967 bombing run.
"He's patriotic," said Le Lan Anh, a Vietnamese novelist and real estate tycoon. "As a soldier, he came here to destroy my country, but I admire his dignity.
Kole reported from Vienna, Austria. AP correspondents worldwide contributed.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
This Is For The Movies
1) I haven't been having lessons with him for about a month or so and he's not making so much money to support his family.
2) I'll most likely have to go for tennis lessons with Coach Matthew which is not exactly fun. Unless God blesses me again and allows rain to fall upon this unholy ground.
Anyway, just in case you're not so update-y. Here's an insight of 007's new movie Quantum of Solace; Betrayed by Vesper(Eva Green, seen in the first Daniel Craig as James Bond movie) the woman he loved, 007 fights the urge to make his latest mission personal. Pursuing his determination to uncover the truth, Bond and M (Judi Dench) interrogate Mr White (Jesper Christensen) who reveals the organisation which blackmailed Vesper is far more complex and dangerous than anyone had imagined.
Forensic intelligence links an Mi6 traitor to a bank account in Haiti where a case of mistaken identity introduces Bond to the beautiful but feisty Camille (Olga Kurylenko), a woman who has her own vendetta. Camille leads Bond straight to Dominic Greene (Mathieu Amalric), a ruthless business man and major force within the mysterious organisation.
On a mission that leads him to Austria, Italy and South America, Bond discovers that Greene, conspiring to take total control of one of the world's most important natural resources, is forging a deal with the exiled General Medrano (Joaquin Cosio). Using his associates in the organisation, and manipulating his powerful contacts within the CIA and the British government, Greene promises to overthrow the existing regime in a Latin American country, giving the General control of the country in exchange for a seemingly barren piece of land.
In a minefield of treachery, murder and deceit, Bond allies with old friends in a battle to uncover the truth. As he gets closer to finding the man responsible for the betrayal of Vesper, 007 must keep one step ahead of the CIA, the terrorists and even M, to unravel Greene's sinister plan and stop his organisation.

ELECTION OF THE DECADE :Americans dumber than we thought?
Despite Hilary's sudden "surrender" of almost being the FIRST Woman President of the United States, all the more votes for Mr. Obama. I think most of the world is rooting for Obama, but what about Americans? Do they think there will be much of a difference? As in a positive way? Well, if they DONT vote for him, at least the rest of the world knows that Americans are dumber than we thought. Here's something I found in Wikipedia...
Obama met his wife, Michelle Robinson, in June 1989 when he was employed as a summer associate at the Chicago law firm of Sidley Austin. They began dating later, became engaged in 1991, and were married on October 3, 1992. The couple's first daughter, Malia Ann, was born in 1998, followed by a second daughter, Natasha ("Sasha"), in 2001.
Obama plays basketball, a sport he participated in as a member of his high school's varsity team. Before announcing his presidential candidacy, he began a well-publicized effort to quit smoking.
Obama is a Christian whose religious views have evolved in his adult life. In The Audacity of Hope, Obama writes that he "was not raised in a religious household." He describes his mother, raised by non-religious parents (whom Obama has specified elsewhere as "non-practicing Methodists and Baptists") to be detached from religion, yet "in many ways the most spiritually awakened person that I have ever known." He describes his father as "raised a Muslim", but a "confirmed atheist" by the time his parents met, and his stepfather as "a man who saw religion as not particularly useful." In the book, Obama explains how, through working with black churches as a community organizer while in his twenties, he came to understand "the power of the African-American religious tradition to spur social change." He was baptized at Trinity United Church of Christ in 1988.
Obama playing basketball with U.S. military in Djibouti in 2006. ---->>>
Isn't he awesome?? A cool wife (according to The Straits Times, more people prefer Michelle's taste for fashion than McCain's wife.), two beautiful girls,Christian and enjoys basketball. Why wouldn't you vote for him?!
Statement of the Day:If you're voting for McCain, think AGAIN.
LET'S DO THIS AMERICA!!
Monday, November 3, 2008
My Grandfather's Birthday

My absence from CCA (not telling which one) over this past few practices is due to both my illness and my grandfather's "grand" birthday. It was at this occasion that I was deliberately forced to wear a hideous shade of slime green as a qi pao (a traditional one-piece Chinese dress for women.) Shown here. As in the qi pao if you dont know what it is. ------------------------------------------------->>
My sister and cousin were also forced to prepare a speech and to read it during the dinner (also involving durian for dessert after the cake). I suspect the adults didnt want to do it themselves. I mean, if you had intellectual children and you really dont want to make a speech and read it aloud towards hundreds of people for the sake of your father, what else would you do but give them the honour? I know...sneaky right? i guess it runs in the family.... Anyway, the speech was kind of a hit(although there were also music performances by our three cousins, 3 singers, a Beijing opera mask-face-changer, and a singer/performer who sang hits like Dancing Queen and Rihanna's Umbrella. Although the fireworks started outside in the middle of Umbrella so everyone just left. And I quote from my cousin when she sang that. "Oh yeah, this is SO Ye Ye's (my grandfather) type of music")Oh and my brother also volunteered to add his own words too. So they made the speech while my other cousin videotaped it(but the camera ran out of memory space at the end) Here's the speech they wrote and read cos I just so happened to be typing it out for my mom's other purposes.
Cousin:
Yang Amat Berhormat Pehin Sri Haji Abdul Taib Mahmud, Chief minister of Sarawak, and Yang Amat Berbahagia Datok Amar Puan Sri Hajjah Laila Taib. Honorable deputy chief Minister Sarawak, The honorable minister of plantation industries and commodities Malaysia, Honorable deputy ministers, assistant ministers, Members of Parliament and state assemblymen, My dearest Grandpa and Grandma, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen.
Good evening and a very warm welcome to everyone present here, As we come from near and far, to celebrate this momentous occasion of my grandpa’s 70th Birthday. Many of you, who are close to him, will surely know that he is a man of few words. You would also know that actions speak far louder than words, which is why he has always chosen to lead by example, and this is a virtue I think we all can appreciate. He has always displayed an activeness and outgoing outlook in life, that has many a time, belied his age. However, his love for nature can only be eclipsed by the love he has shown towards his family and friends.
I remember many a trip to the farm which was always a family affair; and we would walk amongst the fruit trees and go fishing. Apparently getting attacked by thousands of mosquitoes was meant to build character. Yes, I had learnt a lot, standing beside grandpa and patiently fishing. My line would never get a bite, yet his always would. He would then pass me the rod with the struggling fish, and I would then have to work extremely hard just to pull it up. Remember this ladies and gentlemen, there is no such thing as a free lunch.
Brother:
Recalling trips to the oil plantation always brings back fond memories. It is there, with my grandpa where I have learnt the treasure skills of hunting with a shotgun. I remember the first few times when he held up the shotgun for me, teaching me how to hit a target. Every time, when we went out on our little expedition to hunt for wild chicken, he always seemed to insist that I take the shot first. Being afraid of missing, I always took too long to pull the trigger, and before I knew it, the chicken was gone. He always just said to try again when we had another opportunity. Almost every time, I’ve wondered why he still allowed me to shoot, considering how bad I was.
It was only recently that I have discovered he showed me hunting not only because of the “fun” part, but also because of how through it, he could teach me responsibility, patience, determination and a love for nature. It is this patient, nature-loving, warm and caring man that taught me so many things I would have never been able to learn in normal school and city life. Leading by example, he showed me patience and care in everything he did, never faltering in his love for his grandchildren.
Sister:
My grandpa is a goal setter; he always wants what’s best. Especially for the family, he always makes sure we get the best in life. Nothing would pass but the freshest fish in Miri, personally cooked by him in the best possible way. Who can forget a Hoi Dai Kai or blotched Snapper, freshly lifted from the fish farm, cleaned, steamed and deemed delicious with fried garlic. All to the thanks of our dear grandpa. It is no wonder why Ye Ye does not show his love just by mere talk but through sincere actions.
As a man who sees family as his first priority, Ye Ye has instilled in all of us a strong sense of love in our closely knit family. Every year, Ye Ye has made it a tradition for all members of the Yaw family to gather twice; once for Chinese New Year and one more time for Christmas. This regular celebration of family, whether it is here in Miri or thousands of miles across the ocean, has built the bonds between us all. It has taught us to appreciate one another, to know how blessed we are and understand that your family will always be here to support you.
Although he has been retired for quite some time, he keeps himself busy nurturing his children and grandchildren, only happy when we are.
Cousin: On behalf of all the grandchildren, we would like to wish our Ye Ye a most happy birthday on this most joyous occasion.
Sister:
Ye Ye, gon zhu ning,shen ti zian kang,shen ri kuai le,chang nian bai sui, wan shou ru jiang<--I excuse you for not understanding cos it's han yu ping ying and I dont do that well in Chinese either
Brother:
And to all, please enjoy the festivities, as we come together to celebrate a man whom we hold in the most highest regard, and whom we are extremely blessed to call, our Ye Ye.
Oh yeah, most of them are lies. The incident parts anyway. But his love for fishing and hunting wild chicken(sometimes boars. i can post the pictures too. for proof of this mad behaviour. grr.) never fails to be passed on to his beloved 8 grandsons; 4 others are girls(that's where i come in) and 4 others are younger than 7 years.
Plus, my sister and I totally got mauled by mosquitoes. I have at least 30 on one leg. ONE LEG. i lost count on the other one. So if you havent seen my multi-dotted-with-scars-due-to-uber-scratching-at-night-which-is-also-what-keeps-me-awake-and-causes-lack-of-beauty-sleep(not-that-i-really-need-it-when

The Clique Movie:Layne Abeley




i really love Layne (Vanessa Marano). Down to earth and yet, rebellious.
Current Song Playing on iPod: Viva La Vida - Coldplay
Current Book on the Nightstand: Twilight, for the zillionth time.
Celeb Crush: Robert Pattinson
Favorite School Subject: Art
Favorite Afterschool Activity: Listening to music on my bag
Favorite Food: Oatmeal (though I’m developing a
fondness for popcorn and mustard)
Favorite Vacation Destination: Backpacking through southeast Asia
Favorite TV Show: Ugly Betty
Favorite Movie: Nacho Libre
Favorite Designer: Christian Siriano or vintage
Favorite Spa Treatment: No thanks – too ticklish
Favorite Nail Color: I like a different color per finger –
not enough room to write them all
Must-Have Make-up: Purple Mascara
Must-Have Accessory: Manic Panic hair streaks
Dream Jobby: Astronaut
Most Recent Clothing Purchase: Striped arm warmers
What’s in Your Purse Right Now? Extra batteries for my bag
I Never Leave Home Without… A thermos full of oatmeal
Celeb Alpha Ellen Page
The Clique Movie:Claire Lyons





here's Claire! (Ellen Marlow) the sweet one.
Current Song Playing on iPod: Pocketful of Sunshine – Natasha Bedingfield
Current Book on the Nightstand: The Devil Wears Prada
Celeb Crush: Zac Efron
Favorite School Subject: English or Geometry
Favorite Afterschool Activity: Scouring magazines for fashion tips
Favorite Food: Mom’s spaghetti
Favorite Vacation Destination: New York City – wow!
Favorite TV Show: America’s Next Top Model
Favorite Movie: Hairspray
Favorite Designer: The current guest designer at Target
Favorite Spa Treatment: Don’t know, never been!
Favorite Nail Color: Sparkly bubblegum pink
Must-Have Make-up: Lip balm
Must-Have Accessory: Friendship bracelets
Dream Jobby: Working with animals
Most Recent Clothing Purchase: New Keds!
What’s in Your Purse Right Now? Do you mean my backpack?
I Never Leave Home Without… Bag of gummies
Celeb Alpha Blake Lively
The Clique Movie:Kristen Gregory





here's Kristen!(Bridget Mendler) She also has the same strict mom and hardworking attitude.
Current Song Playing on iPod: Shake It - Metro Station
Current Book on the Nightstand: Blonde Ambition
Celeb Crush: David Beckham
Favorite Food: Orange Slices
Favorite Vacation Destination: Vacation? What vacation?
Favorite TV Show: Summer Olympics
Favorite Movie: Blue Crush
Favorite Designer: Gwen from L.A.M.B.
Favorite Spa Treatment: Signature Stress Melter at Red Door
Favorite Nail Color: Clear
Must-Have Make-up: Sunblock
Must-Have Accessory: Chic yet sporty backpack to hold all my soccer
stuff, schoolwork and beauty essentials
Dream Jobby: Starting spot on the US Olympic women’s
soccer team
Most Recent Clothing Purchase: New cleats (totally needed them),
mini soccer skort
What’s in Your Purse Right Now? School ID, cell phone, homework planner
I Never Leave Home Without… Oversized track suit to cover whatever I’m really wearing
Celeb Alpha Natalie Portman
The Clique Movie:Dylan Marvil





Here's one of the characters who share the same love for food. Dylan!(Sophie Anna Everhard) And here's her profile:
Current Song Playing on iPod: Glamorous - Fergie
Current Book on the Nightstand: Confessions of a Shopaholic
Celeb Crush: Shia LaBeouf
Favorite Food: Anything not on my diet!
Favorite Vacation Destination:
Favorite TV Show: Anything but The Daily Grind!
Favorite Movie: The Devil Wears Prada
Favorite Designer: The darling of Fashion Week
Favorite Spa Treatment: The Thinny Thin Chin Treatment at Bliss Spa
Favorite Nail Color: “Green-Wich Village” by OPI
Must-Have Make-up: Concealer (hello – freckles!)
Must-Have Accessory: A chunky necklace to draw attention to my face & hair
Dream Jobby: Countess
Most Recent Clothing Purchase: Betsey Johnson babydoll slip dress
What’s in Your Purse Right Now? A snack (you never know when you’ll get hungry),
cell phone, credit cards
I Never Leave Home Without… Power Bar
Celeb Alpha Chelsea Handler
The Clique Movie:Alicia Rivera





yay! Alicia! (Samantha Boscarino) Personally my favourite. And here's Massie's Up Close Thing:
Current Song Playing on iPod: Labels or Love - Fergie
Current Book on the Nightstand: All We Ever Wanted Was Everything by Janelle Brown
Celeb Crush: Chace Crawford
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Vacation Destination:
Favorite TV Show: Gossip Girl
Favorite Movie: Marie Antoinette
Favorite Designer: Marc Jacobs
Favorite Spa Treatment: After-shopping Paradise Massage at La Prairie Spa
Favorite Nail Color: For fingers: Chanel’s “Pink Satin” or “Allegoria”
For toes: Chanel’s “Shanghai Red” or “Blue Satin”
Must-Have Make-up: Mascara and lip gloss
Must-Have Accessory: Charm bracelet
Dream Jobby: Stylist at Vogue or personal shopper to the stars
Most Recent Clothing Purchase: Marc Jacobs halter, Joe’s skinny jeans, Dolce Vita cork wedge gladiator sandal, BCBG jersey sundress, Calvin Klein chiffon tank
What’s in Your Purse Right Now? My three plastic bffs: MC, Amex, and Visa
I Never Leave Home Without… Making sure I’m above a 9.5
Celeb Alpha: Sarah Jessica Parker, Scarlett Johanssen, Sienna Miller
And here's Alicia:
Current Song Playing on iPod: Irreplaceable - Beyonce
Current Book on the Nightstand: Secrets of a Shoe Addict
Celeb Crush: Andy Roddick
Favorite Food: Butter lettuce salad with
Favorite Vacation Destination:
Favorite TV Show: The Hills
Favorite Movie: Fantastic Four -- or anything with Jessica Alba
Favorite Designer: Ralph Lauren
Favorite Spa Treatment: Drench Cascading
Escape at Trilogy Spa
Favorite Nail Color: “Dating a Royal” by OPI
Must-Have Make-up: Bronzer
Must-Have Accessory: Handbag
Dream Jobby: Host of The Today Show
Most Recent Clothing Purchase: A bright floral dress from
vintage Ralph Lauren trench
What’s in Your Purse Right Now? Hairbrush, cell phone, credit cards
I Never Leave Home Without… Cell phone
Celeb Alpha Maria Menounos
The Clique:Massie Block





Cos a lot of things are happening on November 18th although I can only think of one; The Clique DVD will officially be out!! So that means....15 more days!!!Just in case you dont know what i'm talking about, just visit www.thecliquemovie.com (for the movie) or www.jointheclique.com (for the books) Now, i'm just posting pictures (including the ugly ones) for Massie Block (Elizabeth McLaughlin)
Bah Humbug

That's right, Christmas Eve is 1 month and 21 days away! At least try to do something nice to some random person you see who needs help. For example, give up your MRT seat to an old lady or a pregnant woman etc. etc. I'm not saying it'll work but someone in the heavens will notice and perhaps a miracle will happen. For those of you who are non-Christian, I promise you that you will not get coal as a present. (Unless your relatives are really that mean but also have a sense of humor) My who's present to get list:
1) Amanda's birthday (if she has a party. Ditto to everyone else's birthday. Although Yan and me are gonna give something special for Amanda if we can find it)
2) Shar's birthday (if this is Shar, YOU OWE ME FOUR PRESENTS!!!)
3) Shelby's birthday

Sick

[after Joy is dumped by her fiancé]
Tipper: You know what? I can get my brother's loser ass friends to go to his place, knock on the door and when he opens it wham! We junk-punch him in his man business and he'll fall to the floor. And when he's writhing in pain, crying "why?!?!" and then we'll say "you know why!"
Joy McNally: Wow! Did you just make that up?
Tipper: No, I thought about it a lot on the drive over here.
Tipper is officially my comeback idol or great-idea-that-always-involves-some-pain-to-people-who-are-mean idol.
Anyway, i have a fever and an ear infection due to a blocked nose and wax in my ear. Dont ask how i got the wax. The infection gave me a weird headache. For example, when it's on m

P.S. another post coming about other people's presents i still need to buy. start planning a party cos i cant give one unless there's a party!
Yan's ACTUALLY 13 YEARS AND 1 DAY OLD TODAY!!!

Here it is! The picture of Nick Jonas showing off his diabetic arms which somehow managed to obtain muscles! yay.
Adios
Sunday, November 2, 2008
This Is Really It
1) i have to burn songs into a CD for her stupid Secondary 4 Prom Performance
2) i'm watching What Happens In Vegas on my aunt's laptop because our DESKTOP's sound card(not a sound cut because my brother A.K.A. Vic confirmed it by giving me the look of you're-really-stupider-than-i-thought) is broken and there are no speakers on this desk due to:
1) the amount of crap surrounding this computer, keyboard, mouse, mousepad, light, printer, bowl of grapes(will be absent in the future but present in my stomach), aunt's laptop and DVDs that Vic was going to rip so that this desktop will not blow up due to my countless movie downloads. (not telling from where!)
There's still more to come in my future postings. I mean, i'm just complaining here. Wait till you read about my grandfather's uber grand birthday party.