FAQs

Since I started blogging, I blogged about myself, I blogged about my life, I blogged about sports, about music, about politics...

But today, I'm gonna blog about... MY BLOG!

Below are some 'Frequently Asked Questions' (FAQs) about my blog. Okay okay... not that frequent lar... No one asked me also. I created these questions lar... O_O

Q: Why your blog so boring wan...? No pictures, videos... Mostly words... Boring lar...
A: I express myself better in words. Perhaps some say a picture speaks a thousand words. But if I keep showing pictures only, how am I gonna express my inner feelings and thoughts? This is the 'Diary of Jen', not 'Photo Album of Jen', I write about my feelings and thoughts here.

Q: Okay, got it. But your writing style seems a bit too formal, like writing an essay or something. Full with long descriptions. Why?
A: That's my style. When I wanna tell people something, I wanna tell it clearly. I want readers to fully understand what I wanna express.

Q: But sometimes your descriptions seems to use lots of bombastic words. Or at least, words that are much deeper than typical blogging language. Don't you feel scared that some people might not like your style?
A: If I write according to what people wanna read, that means I'm blogging for others. I blog for myself. So I do it my way. Of course I hope people enjoy reading my blog. But if they don't, too bad. I stick to my style.

Q: So using bombastic words is your style, means you actually write to impress? Not write to express?
A: A bit of both. In order to really express myself, sometimes I just had to write impressively. Take for example, 'big' and 'enormous' actually says the same thing. We all know that. But I bet everyone will still have a sub-concious feeling that 'enormous' is a little bigger than 'big'. Rite?

Q: Why you cut your hair short?
A: That's my style. I like my hair short. Wait a minute... Why am I even answering this? You should be askin questions bout my blog!

Q: Okay okay. You seem to have a lot of free time hor? So often see you got new posts.
A: No. I don't blog during your so-called 'free time'. Perhaps most people will kind of like: 'Hey, ntg 2 do now. So free. Okay lar, let me post something on my blog.' I don't do that. Blogging is part of my routine. Just like going to class, sleep, eat and so on... Minus those time, including my blogging time, only then the extra time will be my 'free time'. I even self-set a limit of minimum 12 posts per month. (You can check last month's and this month's number of posts. Today is last day of this month and you are reading my 12th post this month. Hahax.)

Q: So you like to blog huh?
A: I like to express myself. I don't get to let people know my feelings all the time. So the best way to express myself is blogging. By the way, I like writing too.

Q: Hmm... why don't you wanna try having a longer hairstyle?
A: Once again. I said I have my style, and my style is short hair! Questions about my blog please...

Q: Overall what do you think about your blog? Will people like it?
A: Seriously I think people will have contrasting feelings about my blog. Those who like it, will enjoy very much. They might feel my style is unique, humour, creative (just like this post, who else other than me will blog in a question and answer way? lolx). Those who don't like my blog, might feel its boring, lame, and HATE IT! Ooops.

Q: So its all about your style huh? You don't like listening other's advices?
A: Yes and no. First of all, I am a man of my own. The way I blog, the way I talk, the way I dress... All according to my way. Anyway I do like comments and advices about a change. But it must not drift too far away from my style.

Q: Don't you think a longer hairstyle will look good on you? Like those Taiwan or Hong Kong stars...
A: Alright! I had enough of this! I'll sign off here! There's something wrong with you! What the hell?!

Q: ...............

(The happenings above are completely fictional. The reason of this post is just to answer some possible questions that my blog readers might ask. I just imagined and answered those questions myself. It's just for laughs. ^^ )

Haircut

I miss my short hair! Yeah u heard it rite... I miss my short hair.

I know most people would say 'I miss my long hair' but I'm just this weird.

Today, I cut my hair. It's my first haircut in almost 3 months. Why so long no cut hair? Coz of 'peer pressure'. Haha. I never tried keeping long hair before. My hair is always short. But I always hear voices. Voices asking me why don't I try keeping longer hair. They are voices from my friends. I've always preferred short hair. Not botak of coz, but short hair, much shorter than 'typical Asian guys' or better example, 'typical Taiwanese or Hong Kong stars'. I always respond to the suggestions of my friends with a smile, and then ignore it.

Somehow one day, I decided to try. I said to myself : Okay, let's not cut hair for 3 months, see how I will look like with longer hair.

Time flew past... (Zzz why am I saying this? Okay, that was random, nvm...)

Back to the topic, 3 months gone past, and I had the longest hair that I've ever had since I got memory. To many, even 'the longest hair I ever had' is still considered short to them. Lolz.

Anyway, I don't really feel comfortable with it as my hair is so thick, and oily. I knew this long time ago. I had oily hair. It ain't feel good.

So today, I decided to have a haircut. Poof!!! Now my hair is short again, and spiky. And most importantly, I felt fresh and cool. The cool I mean here is not that cool with the meaning of looking good (although I know I do... xD), the cool I mean here is like there's no more heat trapped inside my hair, like the wind can blow inside my hair and reach the skin of my head. Lolz. Okay, once again I sound weird. But I really do feel cooler with short hairstyle. When my hair is long, I always look and feel sweaty because it seems like there's a layer of hot air trapped on my head and can't escape. ARGH!!! -_-"

Now, I am gonna stick to my short hair, it's my style. Now who says people can't look good in short hair? Look at Justin Timberlake... (He is almost near-botak all the time)

Nightmare

I had a nightmare. Simple as that. A bad dream. A scary one. I can't elaborate a lot here coz I tend to forget my dreams when I wake up. I can't recall the full story. But I was in a mansion. A haunted one. With corpse. With ghosts. I nearly died. Haven't had such dremas for a long time. People say dreams are reflections of what you think during the day. What does this means to me?

Damn those 'highlighters'

The 'highlighter' I mean here is those drivers who shoot highlight at me when I'm driving.

And yeah! I'm damn-ing those people!

Few days back on Monday, when I'm driving my dad's car somewhere at Subang, a jeep highlighted me from behind, asking me to give way or go faster. And no, it's not on a highway, if it's on a highway, I will without a doubt give way because I'm usually slower than most cars on the fast lane, but this happens along a 2-lane town road. I was on the right lane, and there's a car going just a lil bit slower than me on my left. Then appear this jeep, or van, or whatsoever, highlighting me. I was at around 70, on a town road, how fast can I go? Straight away I'm furious. I won't switch my lane, I won't go any faster either. I purposely do that because he 'ignited' me first. If not, according to my 'driving style', I would usually go faster and overtake the car on the left and then cut back in. Not this time... I told my dad: It's impossible that I will give way! (我哪里会要让他？)

This is not the first time such things happened to me. Around last month, some kind of guy highlighted and honk me somewhere in Klang. Once again I wanna say, if it's on highway, nevermind I give you way. But on city roads, if I don't think I'm going too slow, sorry, not in my life I will give way.

To drivers like that, I usually will say: 这些人不是赶着去生孩子，不是赶着去开房，而是赶着去死！It translates 'these people are not rushing to deliver baby, also not rushing to 'open room' (have sex), but they are rushing to die!'. Well... It sounds much more powerful in chinese anyway. xD

And people who know me well will know that when I scold people, I really scold until gao gao punya. How I scold? I don't scold them. I will never scold them. I scold their parents! The reason these people are like that, not their fault mar... It's their parents who are useless, who failed to educate them! That's my style of scolding people. I feel this is the way that would make people really angry. No matter how much you scold them, also can't make them as angry as scolding their parents once. That's my opinion. But of coz... I ain't crazy. I will not scold in front of the person. I will just scold behind the person (like scolding in my car). By doing this, I don't risk anything, at the same time I have my satisfaction too.

Well... my way of scolding sounds controversial. I don't care anyway. But here's a lesson lar, this shows that if people don't want their parents to get cursed by me until like that, don't highlight me. Lolz! But the best is, DON'T LAR HIGHLIGHT ANYONE. DRIVE SAVE LAR. Why the rush? Think of your love ones. Think of your... PARENTS. Muahahahahaha...

(Note: Show me some comments lar... On that chatbox there... ^^)

Backstreet's Back

Backstreet's back! My favourite boyband is out with a new single 'Straight Through My Heart (Soldier Down)', and their new album will also be out soon. Who says boyband only attract young girls? I'm a fan of theirs since I started listening to music.

'Tell me why... Ain't nothing but a heartache... Tell me why... Ain't nothing but a mistake' (I want it that way)

'All you people can you see can you see...' (Larger than life)

I remember those are the songs I used to mumble in my mouth along my way to school. Primary school that is! Phew... They have come a long way. Formed in 1992, they are now in their 17th year as a group, and still going strong. Now, they are more like Backstreet 'Men' already. xD

They are one of the starters of the 'Boyband Era' in the 90's. And while many other boybands had come and go, they survived (literally) till today as a group without disbanding. Well... perhaps one of the reason I like to sing their songs a lot is because their songs are typical boyband pop style, which requires much lesser vocal skills to sing compared to R n'B, Rap, and Rock. Basically, their songs just require you to get into the rhythm and you can sing along already. Nowadays, everytime I hear their songs on the radio while I'm driving alone, for sure I will sing along. Okay... I really do sing out loud when I'm driving alone. Coz no one's there to critic me if I sing badly or break my voice! (One of my secrets revealed here!) Lolz xD.

Back to the Boys, after being drifting away from their older voices in their previous 2 albums, this latest song actually brings back the feeling of their older songs. Aiks! It's hard to describe what I mean by their 'older voices'. But if you have been following their songs, I'm sure you can feel a difference in their songs in their past 2 albums compared to their previous ones before that. It's not like the Backstreet Boys of old.

However, 'Straight Through My Heart' is close to their voices in the 90's, with a lil' bit of a techno or dance element in the music, probably because RedOne produced the song. Hehe. Somehow I felt the music of this song and Enrique Iglesias's 'Taking Back My Love'(also produced by RedOne) sounds similar.

Anyway, 5 of my all-time favourite Backstreet Boys' songs remain:
I Want It That Way (1999)
Shape Of My Heart (2000)
I'll Never Break Your Heart (1996)
Drowning (2001)
Show Me the Meaning of Being Lonely (1999)

Looking forward to their new album as well as their new songs... :)

'Straight Through My Heart' music video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5Dc14h_3W0

916 Malaysia Day

Today, 16th September 2009, is Malaysia Day! If National Day is the day we gained indepence, then Malaysia Day is the day when Malaysia is truly formed! Where Sabah and Sarawak joined the Penninsular to form Malaysia.

Here's a bit of history:
Last year's today, Anwar Ibrahim said Pakatan will take over the country to become the government. One year on.............................................................................................................. All that talk seems nowhere to be seen. xD

Healthy Paranoia

1st of all, WOOHOO! 'Diary of Jen' is 2 months old! Yea... I started blogging exactly 2 months ago. And what a way to celebrate this by the releasing of 15Malaysia's latest video 'Healthy Paranoia'. Hehe...

This time, it features Baki Zainal (who also appeared in 'Meter') and Health Minister Dato Sri Liow Tiong Lai. In this video, Dato Sri plays himself. So not much acting was needed. But still, he seemed so natural, doesn't look like he's acting. Then we have the ever-so-funny Baki Zainal, acting as a PR officer presenting a campaign proposal, which seemed a good one at first, and then slowly turned to a hilarious one.

Warning: Mamak food may cause diarrhoea!
Warning: Vegetables may contain larvae!
Warning: Too much nasi lemak will cause you to be fat!

Imagine that!!! When I see this, I was like 'WTH???" xD
If like that ah... All the food in the country also must have warning sign lo... Who still dare to eat? lol
Then, N1H1... Speechless. A PR officer who can't even get the name right, still dare to go and present to the Health Minister. Baki is still Baki, in the end, he still can't hide his Chinese ability. Cakap Cina lagi. Haha.

Last but not least, 15Malaysia showed us that politicians can actually make good actors!
But...
There are two perceptions to this...
Those who are impressed will say: Wow! This politician can really act! Never knew that.
Those who are unimpressed will say: Cheh! Politician mar, sure know how to act lar... (You get my meaning don't cha?)
So which category are you in? >.<

Further reference:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYr9lj1RvFI&feature=channel_page

Where got ghost?

Went to watch this movie at BBK Jusco yesterday with my old classmate Yeat Yee. Kinda interested because this is a Hor-medy (Horror+Comedy). I have always been a fan of horror and comedies, but this 2 genres just doesn't seem possible to be able to be combined right? Then again, Jack Neo once again showed us that nothing is impossible.

We were late for the movie. It should have started at around 2pm after those ads, but we only entered the cinema at around 2:15pm, so I missed a little of the front part.

Anyway, not gonna be a spoiler here as I know there are people who haven't watched it yet. But basically, it's made up of 3 short stories lar, as you can see from the above movie poster. Since it's rated 'U', means I don't expect it to be much scarier than previous horror movies that I've watched. Instead I'm more interested in the way the 2 genres were combined, and of course, the usual funny Hokkien dialogues in typical Jack Neo films.

1st part is called 'Roadside got ghost'. I missed the first few minutes of this part, but still managed to catch up with the story lar. Hehe. Well... I think the moral of this story is that we should not gamble (Singapore's casino will be opened by the end of the year). Hmm... Feel a bit -_-" right? The funny part about this story is basically the dialogues from that 'limpeh limpeh' (also seen in 'I Not Stupid') guy, but he's dead in the end. xD

2nd part is called 'Jungle got ghost'. And this is for me the funniest story among the three. Don't play play in jungles tau? Hati-hati nampak hantu... In certain parts its kinda scary, the way ghosts pops out and whatsoever. But despite being scary, still the dialogues and interactions between the actors are presented in a comical way.

3rd part, and for me the best story, is called 'House got ghost'. Maybe because it has a sense of familiarity. It's like a continuation of 'Money No Enough 2', with the same actors. The mother's trademark 'jia pa be?' is back to haunt them. The end is quite touching actually. It shows that a mother's love is the greatest love of all. Maybe Jack leave the best for last? Lolz.

Nice film overall. But like all horror films, and like what I say from time to time, it's the sound effect that creates the 'scaryness'. For instance, there is a scene where Mother appears at the side of Ah Ong's bed asking him where's her mickey mouse bra (LOL), thanks to the sound effect, it's scary here. But let's not forget, the exact same scene appeared in Money No Enough 2, and it isn't scary at all at that time. xD (Note: In fact, throughout the movie, more often I was frightened by the screams from the group of people sitting few rows behind me, and not the movie scene itself -.-")

Okay lar... It's a film worth watching. So go watch!!!

Hey... Isn't that Ah Keong (Jack Neo) should pay me for promoting his movie? O_o

Lame chop... I mean Lame Joke.

Saw this lame joke somewhere today. Its so lame that I failed to laugh after I see it, I shiver instead, due to the 'coldness' of this joke. Anyway, just wanna share it here and hope to freeze you guys, but the candle above would give you some warmth... (okay, I have been a bit cold already for this xD)

Here's it:

What do you call a cow who is always sleepy?
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FUN COW!!! Why??? Because in cantonese, 'sleep' happens to be... 'FUN COW'!!! now FREEZE!!!

Meter

First of all, WOW! This is my 2nd blog post in as many hours!

Like what I said in my previous post, today is a meaningful day. 09-09-09

And what a way to start this meaningful day! At 12am sharp, 'Meter' was released. Err... In case you don't know what this is about, well... It's one of the 15Malaysia short clips.

15Malaysia is one awesome project ler... Total 15 short clips, showcasing the current issues and daily lifes of typical Malaysians, acted by famous people including actors, models, and even politicians!

'Meter' is one of the clips. And so far, I say, it's the best! Firstly, the casts itself is great! Including famous and controversial politician Khairy Jamaluddin, model Amber Chia, Radio/TV host and singer Jason Lo, controversial artist Namewee, and comedian Baki Zainal.

Secondly, it was just pure funny! Khairy can actually make a very good actor! Lolz. The scene where he fights with Jason Lo, who is a Chelsea fan like me, just make me wonder: Is this really Khairy? And the way Baki suddenly pops up a Chinese sentence just make me speechless... Then the gorgeous Amber Chia? I think this no need elaboration already lar xD. And then finally, controversial Namewee meets Khairy's controversial Keris. Hmm... for this part I feel Namewee was a bit conservative. I was expecting more sparks between the two of them.

Lastly, the good ol' moral values behind this story are...

Think yourself lar!

Further reference:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHa-W1QNU2Q

09-09-09

My title says it all.

09-09-09

A meaningful date which will only occur once every century.

Cool right?

So do something cool everyone!

Extra bonus for that, if you wake up early, you get 09:09:09 09-09-09!

-_-"

Have a nice day ^^

Note: Seriously I dont know I 'high' for what? Its just another day...

Run for fun

Phew... just came back from a 6km run this morning. Organized by Klang Centro and New Balance, this is my first run (well, don't consider this as marathon, lol) this year.

No registration, no categories, and don't even have a running number, this run is open to all and just for fun. Haha. Oh! And of course, no prize money whatsoever. Already say no registration lor... where will have prize ler? xD

The run starts from Klang Centro, along the way going past Hokkien Association, Kong Hoe School, Bukit Kuda, a glimpse of the dirty Klang River, Connaught Bridge road, Batu Tiga road and back to where it all started.

I kept pace with my dad all the way until Bukit Kuda, which is almost half the race distance, then I started to drop off... One year plus never run any marathon ler... Stamina sure 'cha' a bit lar... Hehe.

Anyhow, I managed to run the distance with the time of 40 minutes sharp. Dad finished 2 minutes earlier. OMG! I can't believe I was exhausted after the run!!! Zzz...

But the good thing is, after the run, breakfast was provided. At 'Teh Tarik Place' inside the complex. And yeah! Typical Malaysian breakfast with Nasi Lemak and Teh Tarik. Never been there before, kinda nice place to sit down chit-chat and 'yumcha' actually. Franchised-style mamak, place nice, environment nice, food nice, price also 'nice' (compared to outside mamak lar). xD

As this run is just for fun, seems like only around 100-150 people turned up. Can be said as marathon of its smallest kind. I took part today to have an idea of what the 'real deal' would be. The 'real deal' I mean here is on 11th October, there's a run also organized by Centro. The same route, the same distance, but this time with proper registration, a racer number, and prize money (haiyo, of course I not going for it lar).

So today, I've set the bar (err... not really high). Hopefully, and quite surely, on that day, I can beat my time today!

Time to beat: 40 minutes.