too naughty to be nice

Honey's 21st!

2012-01-30T10:00:00.001-08:00

Last year I threw my boy a surprise birthday party so this year I decided to go solo and low. Got him a pair of futsal boots for his birthday. (Nike Ctr360)

Just a good candle-light dinner at an awesome place.

Location : Tanzini @ G-Tower

(serves : Italian cuisine)

Here's the pictures!

My outfit for the day!

The birthday boy!

Dessert!

Grey contact lenses! heehee!

No idea what was he doing but he does look cute here. haha.

The only thing that is not here is a picture of both of us. Sigh. More pictures to come to conclude his holiday before he leaves for Melbourne again.

;(

Happy 21st baby.

Love you to infinity and beyond! <3

xoxo,

MeiLin

Happy New Year! 2012

2012-01-05T21:37:00.000-08:00

So this is how I spent my new year.

Went KLCC and check out the crowd at 5pm! There was a concert at the park and what a bad idea to catch a romantic firework display there. *sigh*

Dinner @ Ben's

Love the conversation cards available there to keep the talking going while waiting for the food. An awesome place for first dates! Don't you think so? :)

Not relevant but the new collection by Van's. THE HELLO KITTY COLLECTION. OMGZ.

Bought myself a Hello Kitty chocolate after that cause it was too adorable!

Waited for the fireworks at Jimmy's house while the boys watch football.

Jimmy broey's dad has an awesome library FYI.

Last but not least, watch the fireworks from the elevated highway. Very little photos taken for this New Year's Eve but nevertheless, it's the time spent with the love ones that matter. :)

So, how do I look for my New Year's Eve? :D

Hey future me, if you are reading this years from now, I am going to officially end my year with a song this year. An old song sang by a very talented Glee cast. Auld Lang Syne - Lea Michele.

I'm sure everyone knows about the whole hoo-haa about the end of the world yada yada. Rubbish or not,

let's live today as if there is no tomorrow,

know how to love and learn the true meaning of hate,

take faith with you wherever you go because it will lead you to the right path.

For auld lang syne my dear, for auld lang syne my dear,

we'll take a cup o kindness dear,

for auld lang syne.

Some things just never change.

2011-12-29T04:15:00.000-08:00

Before I end my year of 2011, I wish to share a few updates about me and my obsession, SHOPPING.

It's been ages since I last wrote about my buyings and also other inspirations. I've stopped reading fashion blogs and going through LookBook but the trends never fail to surpass my mind although I'm less aware than before.

I've been a bad girl. I think I've spent more than 4k on clothing itself. I have 2 stacks of new clothes folded in my cupboard and I have a bag of unworn dresses here in KL. My boyfriend thinks that I'm crazy. Possibly but I'm sure the other shopaholics out there are madder than me. Right?!

Okay, so here comes the New Year resolution part.

1. Less spending and more savings next year.

Reward : If you save up to a certain amount, buy yourself a Burberry bag.

As for my Melbourne trip,

1. Buy what you need only. That includes one last item which is the leather jacket.

Sounds reasonable erm right?? :)

xoxo,

MeiLin

Before we say sayonara, it's time to make some more memories!

2011-12-27T04:18:00.000-08:00

2/12/2011

Zouk!

23/12/2011

Mist!

24/12/2011

Souled Out and Zouk

25/12/2011

*above* Dad's Xmas tree!

Honey spent the night in Seremban!

28/12/2011

PD trip with the Seremban gang!

Next post NEW YEAR'S EVEEE!

XOXO,

MeiLin

Snap shots of Singapore and us! :)

2011-12-27T02:43:00.001-08:00

Day 1 :

In the bus!

Look! We're crossing the boarders already!

Had dinner in Brussel Sprouts at Robertson Walk. Guess what did we eat? Nyehehe* Mussels!

We had black pepper and tom yam flavored mussels with bottomless fries!

Spot Tin Tin and Snowy on the wall! :D

After that we had brownies and chocolate lava for dessert and we walked to Clark Quay after that. (no pictures at Clark Quay)

Day 2 : Woke up at 10 and took the train to ION ORCHARD.

Beautiful morning!

*took in Forever 21.

The Forever21 there is very coordinated and it's not as messsy as Malaysia's Forever21. It's about 2-3 stories high and they have the latest collection of clothes! ;(

Damage : a gold sequined top

a striped sleeveless top

Check out their Bershka. Very tidy shoe collection indeed. Haha. No damage done there.

super long escalator.

Lunch at Tea Loft!

Outside ION Orchard.

Super delicious and cheap ice-cream! $1 and a big piece of ice-cream sandwiched in a coloured bread!

The huge hoo-haa outside the new Abercrombie and Fitch! 32 boys in total!

Went back after the long shopping we went back and dressed up for our 16th month anniversary dinner. :)

dinner in The Wine Factory at Dempsey Road. A really pretty place.

My boy!

me!

Day 3 :

First destination is Bugis Street

Damage : A red dress

A blue tank

Next, Marina Bay Sand

A patisserie at Marina Bay Sand Mall.

Macaroons in the mall there! $2.80

zomgg.

Went to ION Orchard again after that and ate dinner at a place nearby our condo!

Left Singapore at 8am on Monday morning. (12/12/2011)

Looking forward for another awesome shopping trip to Singapore again next year!

My favourite picture throughout the whole trip!

xoxo,

MeiLin

My playlist for my mini weekend off!

2011-12-06T03:47:00.000-08:00

So I was digging through my old songs and yes, this time, my playlist will consist of the songs I grew up with! That includes Spice Girls, Aerosmith,Five,LFO and a pinch of new songs.

Singapore playlist

1. LFO - Summer girls

2. Guy Sebastian - All I need

3. Aerosmith - Jaded

4. Ace of Base - The Sign

5. Anna Nalick - Breath

6. The Archies - Sugar Sugar

7. BSB - As long as you love me

8. BSB -

9. BBMak - Back here

10. LFO - Girl on tv

11. Five - When the lights go out

12. The Corrs- Summer sunshine

13. The Corrs - Don't dream its over

14. Cranberries - Linger

15. Eric Hutchinson - Rock n Roll

16.The Fray - Never say never

17.Taylor Swift - Sparks fly

18. Christina Perri - A thousand year

19. Bruno Mars - It will rain

20. Blaine (Glee) - Somewhere only we know

21. Glee Cast - I feel pretty/unpretty

22. Glee Cast - Baby it's cold outside

23. Glee Cast - Animal

24. Goo Goo Dolls - All that you are

25. Gotye ft Kimbra - Somebody that I used to know

26. Howie Day - Ghost

27. James Blunt - I'll be your man

28. James Morrison ft Jessie J - Up

29. Jason Mraz - You and I

30. Justin Nozuka - My heart is yours

31. Keith Urban - I wanna love somebody like you

32. Len - If you steal my sunshine

33. Lifehouse - First time

34. Mariah Carey - Fantasy

35. Maroon 5 - The way I was

36. Michael Buble - You'll never find a love like mine

37. Miranda Cosgrove - Dancing crazy

38. Neon Trees - Our war

39. N'Sync - It's gonna be me

40. Oasis - Wonderwall

41. Oasis - Stand by me

42. Oh Land - Sun of a gun

43. White Town - I can never be your woman

44. Aerosmith - Girls of Summer

45. Jessie J - Domino

46. The Pretty Reckless - You make me wanna die

47. Five - Keep on moving

In the meantime..

2011-11-30T06:48:00.001-08:00

While I'm not like any other female bloggers who post about the recent haircuts, daily day-wear and also other girly things, I'd like to think of my blog a more personal approach to myself in the future and a memory of how I felt when I wrote each post in this humble blog of mine.

First thing's first.

24th November

Honey boo came back! Yays! I woke up at 4.30 in the morning and dressed myself in the lacoste polo tee he got me and matched it with my new lacoste ziane plimsoll shoe!

I have to say, it made me feel rather preppy with the whole school girl look. My heart literally skipped a beat when I saw him at the arrival entrance and we finally redeemed what was ours that was not there for the last 5 months. :)

*hugs and kisses*

While he was busy having catching up sessions with his mum and also his friends, we had time of our own to reconcile and also to speak our mind of how things were for the last 5 months. It was a rather good feeling to release what we had in mind and also to understand each other better given the circumstances.

No pictures yet but fret not!

You would probably be able to view more pictures in the "its the end of the year" posts to come!

Newsflash!*

-I managed to convince my dad to let me go to Melbourne myself and guess what! I've already secured my flight there and back! :D I'll be gone on 29nd of June and will be back on 11th of July!

Oh my, winter shopping here I come! :D

It is vital for me to get everything that I need because I'm afraid of cold. VERY AFRAID OF COLD. Other than he being the Jacob to me, I need to make sure I have enough layers to keep me up and going! :D

psss: I bought a jacket 2 weeks back from Zara. Only will be revealed next year! Bwaha! Next, a leather jacket! ;)

-I'm going Singapore next week as my end year trip! Woohoo! I can't wait! Darren and I will be away from 9th of December till 12th December! More updates and new pictures!

-Skype sessions with Vanessa is still ongoing and as happening as ever. I'm glad she's doing good there and it's her birthday on Sunday! Wish she was here and to have some good girl bonding time.

-Edrina is back! Meeting her tomorrow and she's borrowing me a dress for Zouk session tomorrow. I'm excited to see her. More pictures and catching up!

Till then good bye and have a good weekend ahead while I wait impatiently for my Singapore next weekend. :)

xoxo,

MeiLin

And how it all ended on 16.10.11

2011-10-17T20:34:00.001-07:00

So on a fine Saturday, my sister's friend drove us all to the BIG BAD WOLF. It was a super sale for all the book lovers out there including myself and my goodie friend, Kah Mun! :) Before we arrive at our destination, we made a pit-stop at my sister's friend's place because she wants to feed her dog. Here are some photos!

Liking my pink sweater. ;)

That's KM pleading the dog to not kill us.

*Woofs* I'm a nice girl!

Walking to the hall now. :D

Some shopping bags for our books!

Are you afraid of the big bad wolf?

taaadaaaah!

This man even bought a suitcase! :O

Okay, so this is what I bought for the day. I will start with dracula and read about the recipes. Should be interesting. :)

xoxo,

MeiLin

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

2011-10-14T10:33:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Jimmy broey on Wednesday. Had a good lunch in Sushi ZanMai in SunwayPyramid!

Jimmy and Cj

Kah Mun and I

The future entrepreneurs! Busy contacting our lawyers and billion dollar clients. Haha. :P

Jimmy's birthday cake! 2 cupcakes!

Check out his samurai hair and look. -.-"

Thursday :

Had lunch with Leonard Chua in Ikea. Just catch up after a long long long long time. :)

saw these in Ikea while waiting for the rockstar's arrival. Too cute. *melts*

Friday :

Supposed to have a recording session on Thursday night but was postponed to Friday night. So here's some sneak peek of the studio. (OMG, I WAS SO EXCITED)

I was actually recording in that studio! Like like I had that headphones on and I was singing to the mic. Was so jakun-ed I'm sorry but it was definitely an experience. :)

Had dinner in Decanter that was a few doors away with my sister and Ching-Ching after that!

Look what the bird brought in. :) Definitely made my day.

xoxo,

MeiLin

Sunday brunch with the Malacan bunch.

2011-10-09T22:52:00.000-07:00

Woke up early on Sunday morning,dressed up and head to Pavilion for a breakfast+lunch with my Malacan friends! It's been 4 months since I last saw them and it was good to see them again. Had a short hang out and catch up session over at

Yes, its at the highest floor in Pavilion. Love the ambience. My first time there. Have to take him there when he comes back!

I had this! Aglio Olio and coke with lemon.

Cv had this! Beef carbonara. The rest just digged in before I could snap a photo. :(

After food we just stayed to chit chatt (except this Zi-Han who was so busy the whole day on the phone) while Cv and Aaron were busy updating me about their lives and the girls that were involved. Haha.

Did a lil bit of shopping too. Bought a purple dress from TopShop and a yellow colour knitted top from Forever21 for my trip next year!

Till the next update! :D

xoxo,

MeiLin

Hello Broga, my first climb!

2011-10-08T02:28:00.000-07:00

Had a 2 hour sleep and woke up by 3.45am on a Saturday morning for my first hill climbing experience! Say hello to Broga!

Started the journey at 5.50am. Pitch dark. :O

It's getting brighter now. No torch light needed anymore. ;)

It was a crowded Saturday

Same pose since 5.50am (first picture)

Time for some pictures! We landed on the first hill. (prettiest view)

And we moved on the to other parts of the hill!

Reached the second part of the hill!

There we are the PEAK of Broga Hill! :D :D

On the way down now. Okay, almost slipped at a few parts. Haahaa.

Thank you Jimmy Lim broey for the drive there and Aaron for tagging along. It was a good climb and I had to stop halfway through the first hill because I was having headache. (lack of sleep and erm,breakfast?) Haha. But it was a good experience and a very tiring one too. It was not exactly "fun" but it was a rather good experience with a touch of fresh air and view. ;) I'll definitely do it again. Baby steps and who knows maybe one day I'll be a constant hill climber. (provided I have a pair of good shoes with a good grip).

We had MCD at the Petronas station near my place in Bukit Jalil. Big Mcd breakfast *noms* and we headed home afterwards.

Victory in Broga! Yeah, I'll see you soon and this time, I will not stall!

Much love,

xoxo,
MeiLin

Winter weardrobe.

2011-10-05T21:44:00.000-07:00

#NowListening : The Band Perry - Hip to my heart

So, as I mentioned in my previous post, I am planning for my first trip ever to land down under, Melbourne, Australia!

I'm thrilled, excited, jubilant, delighted , gay and everything else that can be related to the word, "JOY".

Though it's about 8 months away but we all know being a omniomania, it's hard to not think/imagine/breath about the word SHOPPING especially now that you have all the right reason too. *giggles*

Oh did I mention I'll be going in the month of June? Australia, located at the South Hemisphere of our planet, Earth will be experiencing winter! So that marks my first winter ever in my whole life! *squeals!*

Now back to main proposition, winter wear. I already have a bunch of things in mind that I want to buy for my winter look but the question is, do I really need them? After a long parley with myself, I have concluded that my list of "to-buys" are actually "buy-to-stay" purchases. Meaning, I'm buying as if I'm migrating to Antarctica. -.-

Other than the wants to fill my winter wear thirst, I have another goal in my mind that is to save up to 3k before I leave next year. That's my long term goal anyway, my short term for now is to save up to 1.5k before December. Sounds absurd? Well, I'll definitely make it happen. With my determination and motivation for my the amazing 2012 trip, nothing can stop me. :D

Now all I have to do with the be rational with my spendings for my winter trip and also save more than I ever did before.

Let's have a more factual view on what I have in mind for winter. ;)

First!

The tops!

Knitwears

Shirts and Sweatshirts

A blazer

A coat

A Nylon Jacket

A leather jacket

I've got the dresses and bottoms figured out. It's just THE TOP. Sigh. I will need to filter the wants into needs before I move on the final year sale. =/ How do I when I'm intoxicated with choices.

xoxo,

MeiLin

The End of My Insurmountable Semester

2011-10-05T10:12:00.000-07:00

I'm on holidays. Yaaayyy! I survived the impossible and I'm chilling on my bed while blogging right now. I have my holidays planned out and hopefully 24th of November hits me before time because TIME gets me thinking. ;)

Went out with Kishy my Fishy on Saturday for a good catching up session. ;)

Drove mum and my aunt to Pavilion today. We had a good time and I finally satisfied my fetish for new lingeries! More lingerie to come by December but I'm happy with my findings today.

Next on the list would be to climb Broga hill. Fingers crossed that it'll not rain and Broga will be an obtainable goal on Saturday!

Will update on the rest of my outings soon. Time to picture-fy my blog with outings and more outings. Btw, a parcel will be arriving tomorrow. My Forever21 buys! Hopefully it'll fit. It's part of my planned look for Melbourne. Versatile and chic. Wait for next year and you'll see the never like before, the first lookbook post of me. Now that's a goal too. ;)

Toodles! Nightsy daisy!

xoxo,

MeiLin

Soul sister

2011-09-22T09:38:00.000-07:00

A week back, I was at the airport unwillingly sending another love of mine away.

This time, I was not affected immediately nor before the event.

It happened a week after she left.

She?

Nope, I'm still dating the same old boy.

My best friend.

You know? The one I have been posting about non-stop since the time I created this blog.

It is official to say now, Vanessa has left the country leaving me and the rest of my Seremban Gang. Her decision to leave was sudden as it was only July she told me about her plans to further her studies in Sunderland. Being the good friend, support was the only thing I could do for her and also giving her some humble opinions of mine and doing things that I should have done while she was around.

You see, I haven been spending much time with her for a year already.

Now when we meet, it was always a start of a new topic but never a continuation like we used to have.

It was almost there, awkward but close, smooth but yet rough at some edges. Things were not like before.

Talk was fun but not expressive, hang out was exciting but forgettable.

Fact is, I'm writing this now to express my regret and I pity myself for feeling this way seeing that she has been my soul sister that has always been there and with me.

Not to mention the person who drove me around when we skip school together, someone who comes over in the middle of the night to talk till 4am and then falls asleep in my room.

The person who goes dim sum with me and karaokes with me alone singing songs from our favourite band.

She was like another sister I never had and we learned from each other at a very young age to try to achieve the "better person" we always spoke about.

I will NOT let time run its course. I will try to mend this and keep this as how I imagined it.

I remembered I told her once that when we grow up, we'll have english tea every now and then and I'll bake for her family and watch the kids play together.

Things may not happen as I stated above but I will not let things go out of hand to. I'll try to hold it till she's back and I can apologize to her for not picking up the birthday call that she wanted to make so badly to me this year.

I'm sorry sayang.

love,

MeiLin

"Fair"

2011-08-31T08:56:00.001-07:00

Lately, I've been thinking about the word. FAIR.

How unfair life can be when your dog died from a tumor but your neighbour's dog survived.

How unfair life is because she was born with a silver spoon while all you have was just enough to support your life.

To me the real question is.

How do you define the word Fair?

Lawyer studied law for years to fight for a fair scene in the court.

You learn to be a good mother by trying to give your love equally to all your kids.

You work hard and you want to be promoted in return for your time and contribution.

Everyone has the right to judge the word fair but what is the true meaning of fair?

..........................

My boyfriend is away now, living his form 3 dreams that is to study in Melbourne. Following the footsteps of his elder sister, he set his heart on Melbourne years ago and he is living his dream now.

I set my goal on a stage. I wished to perform on a stage since I was 4 and I did several times in gigs and of course, Fete De La Musique in June 2010 and Dentyne Terrar-oke competition July 2011.

With dreams, comes consequences and circumstances. I'm happy I performed but I begin to realized that I'm not a true performer as I go along with the competition. Of course, winning the cash prize was fantastic but the circumstances to reach there. Was 3k enough after all the time and effort I put in the competition? Was it, hmm. "Fair?"

Scene 2 :

My boyfriend is living his life with other people and spending his time with his housemates most of the time while I was left here in Malaysia with memories and the silhouette of him. Everywhere I go I see the image of him beside me while over there, he is building memories with people. New people who makes a difference in his life now. Fair?

After the great flush of ideas and thought, I came to a conclusion that the word FAIR is UNJUSTIFIABLE. When things gets rough, you wish to be in someone else's position who is doing better than you are now but when life's like sliding on a rainbow with treasures at both ends, you feel blessed and happy to be well, you.

Where there's yin, there yang.

In short, nothing comes in a box of good things everyday. You've got to earn and work for it to get the right things. Sometimes, good things comes for no reason but some days, bad luck comes to drain the happiness out of you.

There is no proper explanation to this except that it's just a how life works. Nothing's fair and nothing's unfair either.

"Life's what you make of it." - says Daddy Soong.

xoxo,

MeiLin

The Little "Me"

2011-08-30T03:13:00.000-07:00

Date : 30 August 2011

Occasion : Hari Raya

Location : Genting.

Today, my family planned for a mini get-away to one of the famous and most commercialized Highlands in Malaysia. GENTING.

To me, Genting is the crappiest place to be at.

Expensive and awful tasting food, boring, no new attractions and OLD.

Other than the few times I went when I was younger and of course the previous one with him, today was considered the worst day trip of my life. No kid I mean I've been dumped there many times by my mum and my aunts and my niece and I will start wondering around the place and this is no hyperbole but I can show you around even if I was blinded.

Me, being the cynical one in the car was trying every way I could to get my sister to turn the car around and head back down to KL.

Alas, nothing worked as expected and I had to blend in to the imaginary holiday mode I had planted in my brain.

"Melbourne, hmm. It's 23C here and in Melbourne it may drop as low as 10C, I need to plan my outfits properly. Hmm.. wake up and have English breakfast with the boy before heading to place hand in hand =D =D =D =D".

That distracted me for a while but then my sister was so annoyed with my I-HATE-THIS-PLACE-LETS-GO-BACK attitude she shot me with a remark. "What happened to you? The young MeiLin was so active and now you get bored of things so easily".

"Hmm" I thought to myself. Very true indeed.

I've lost passion for many things as I grew up and the ride back to Seremban was full with reminiscing the old times I had as a kid and how I thought I would end up by the age of 20.

So, here goes the history of the mini Me that I'm about to reveal in about

1....2.....3...!

Age 1-3 : I cant recall anything.lol. I probably spoke the first Mama and Papa and walked my way to age

5 -7 :

Okay, I was never shy and was always so talkative. I was always active and I was a cry baby too. Every evening I would go out by 4pm to play with my neighbours and my mum would have to drag me home for dinner. Since I was quite timid in person (but never too shy to talk), a lot of other girls love to bully me because they think its fun. They would talk to me today and would not talk to me the next day. Being the cry baby, I'll cry everyday till they talk to me again.

Even in kindergarten, I was still bullied and am quite ashame to say this but it was not senior-junior bully. We were from the same class, same age. We would exchange our belongings (I'll give her my lollipop and she'll give me her keychain) but she'll demand for her keychain back the next day.

My parents told me I had a cut on my chin when I was younger cause I wanted to help my mum to cook in the kitchen when I was erm 4?

Always had a thing for a hair stylist and I used to style my Barbie Doll's hair. I even cut my own eye lashes before. Heehee.

I used to suck the bottom of the chair cause to me it tasted good back then. LOL!

I love to question my sister and I use to think that I was adopted or my real parents were from Mars. Thanks to my sister who used to incept stories about me being the weird one in the family.

Always, always wanted a best friend that will last for a lifetime.

Had a vivide imagination since young and I love to day dream a lot.

Always wanted to be a singer and would stand on the chair and sing to my "crowd" which consist of the floor tiles and the tables.

Always wanted to be anything but just ordinary. =)

So what happened to the old me? Did she just grew up or grew out of it.

I have to start to find for myself cause lately I've been doing everything for everyone else. Doubt they'll notice it though cause MeiLin is always out there taking care of your feelings and dinner.

Make sure you have a good meal or wish you good morning, take you out to buy groceries and at the same time filling myself with other people's business and emotions that my troubles only comes at night.

And when it does, it hits me like a train my brain.

Where is that old gleeful Little MeiLin I once knew?

I have to find a piece of my old self back to continue being the person I used to be.

I have to.

xoxo,

MeiLin

And the FINALEEE!

2011-08-12T03:39:00.000-07:00

Somewheree,over the rainboww.

xoxo,

MeiLin

Dentyne Terrar-oke competition.

2011-08-12T03:08:00.000-07:00

Dentyne Terrar-oke Competition

On the last week of the remainings of May, I was blog hopping and there was this particular post that caught my eye. It was a singing competition held by Dentyne and I was a week away from the closing deadline. This was what I was supposed to do, record myself singing an acapella and send it over to them.

On the first week of June, I received a phone call from them and they told me that I was in top 70. Excited and nervous at the same time, I rang up my good ol girlfriend and told her "I NEED HELP! Dentyne wants me to change the lyrics to a song to convince the judges why they should pick me!"

Went for Gold Chillis that night for the awesome Subang's butter chicken and I drove us back to her place where we sat in the tiny room, searching for signs of inspiration for my song. I chose Candy Man by Christina Aguirela because I love the version The Decimal Band made! It was hip and funky. We finished it after 3 hours of googling and searching for words that rhymes. It was the perfect lyrics for a perfectly hip song!

As usual, the next move was to find for a guitarist, who else non other than the band itself. I had Justin Mah for the weekend! The second guitarist for The Decimal Band and we worked from 1pm to 4pm on that Sunday in my living room for a master piece that me and Kah Mun wrote on a Thursday night.

That was a pretty hectic week for me because my sister was getting married on that particular Saturday. I had to be there for her from Thursday night up to Sunday morning. (1-2am) and I rushed back to KL on Sunday morning to meet up with Justin for our recording session. The dateline was at 5pm and thrust me, with the hot weather during our first collaboration, we did not do as good as we would love to. Nevertheless, I still submitted our recording and waited patiently for a phone call to tell if I made it through for the TOP 5.

Here's the prizes.

Top 5 - IPhone4 and RM300 calling card.

Consolation for other 100 singers- RM100 calling card.

If you were chosen to be in TOP 5, You will need to go through weekly challenges for 4 weeks and the marks will from the judges (Adflin Shauki and Juliana Evans) and through public voting. (50% judges + 50% public votes = 100 %)

Every week, Dentyne Malaysia will post your video in their Facebook page and the votes begin from Monday 12pm to Friday 12pm. This goes on for 4 weeks. (4 weekly challenges = 40% judges + 40 % public voting) and the last challenge will be a live performance in The Curve. (10 % judges + 10% on ground votes)

I was thrilled when I read the terms and conditions to be a part of the Final 5. I've always wanted an Iphone (thanks to CV's Doodle) and this is one of the many rare occasions where I was willing to step out of my comfort zone to do something I think I'm talented in. A voice.

Luck was on my side when I received a phone call from Dentyne on a Tuesday during my Advanced Statistics class. I ran out of my lecture class and screamed when they told me I made it to TOP 5.

First thought that came into my mind. Tell daddy!!!

After that, tell the boyffie! Then, text sister! =D

It was fun, oh believe me. =)

The first week itself was a torture. i spend my Monday and Tuesday at Adrian Mak's place trying to get the singing going and the recording right.

I had to record 3 videos every week.

A profile video about myself.

A performance song.

A challenge song.

IT WAS TOUGH and I skipped most of my Monday and Tuesday classes to get it done. I HATE last minute work. So I usually would want to finish my videos by Tuesday night and submit it on that night itself (closing time was every Wednesday, 12pm).

It was a very tiring job for me and after a while, my passion just disappears. It was not about the singing anymore, it was about finishing it so that I can attend my classes again.

Wednesdays are usually my "HOLIDAY" day. My mind would be Dentyne-free and from Thursday onwards, it'll be the start of my I-WANNA-DIE day again.

It was tough having to juggle my time between my studies (7 subjects), a boyfriend who was about the leave the country to further his studies in Melbourne and sometime for myself.

I was constantly sad or I'll get demotivated easily. I give up and I turn my stress to tears. Kah Mun and Vanessa was my pillar of strength and they feed me with comments on why I should continue doing this.

Come on MeiLin, don't be a baby! =P

Well, congratulations MeiLin, you've got third place! =D

That's RM3 000 to fund your trip to Melbourne next year.

First prize winner received RM15 000 and also a singing deal with Adflin Shauki.

"WOW' <- that was the first thing that came into my mind. 2 minutes later.

"THANK GOD" <- why? =P

Well, I will NOT LET MYSELF COMMIT INTO SOMETHING that I'm not ready for. How do I know that?

If I wanted this as much as the other contestants, I would be gladly doing my videos every week and will not have BREAK DOWNS and the thought of quitting will not occur in my mind. It did. Many times in fact.

I know I can sing but I'm not ready or driven like how the other contestants are. They know they can sing and they like doing what they are doing.

I like singing too but if I were to do it everyday, I'd be bored to death and I will just QUIT. Plus, I'm just 20 and I've not graduated yet. I don't want to fall into an industry where I know the chance of me succeeding in it is only 50%. Where and what do I fall onto after that?

I realized then I actually grew up and learned what I want out of this competition. It was just a temporary fad I had in mind. Any chance of pursuing this as a career for now? 1%. LOL.

Want to be a graduate? 99%

BUT, if I was given an offer for a part-time commitment that would take 30% of my time out of that 100% of me wanting to be a graduate student, I'll do it.

Let's see where the end of the Dentyne Terrar-oke competition will lead to me the beginning of something new.

Here's my videos!

WEEK 1

WEEK 2

WEEK 3

WEEK 4

xoxo

MeiLin

Unsafe

2011-07-11T09:40:00.000-07:00

Dear : Too naughty to be nice (I think it's time for a new name)

Life has been eventful and there are so many things that I wish to update you on about but I don't think I have the strength to note down everything that has been happening for the past months.

Let me tell you about my condition now.

My favourite boy has left the country.

Yes, it was a sad sight sending him off in the airport and it was a pathetic sight as many watched me cry. (before that day, on that day, and days after)

Things has changed drastically when he was around (and in my life of course) and the thought of losing him to another country saddens me. Too much for my own good to take. It's been 6 days and I'm still emotional about it. (my condition has improved from the earlier days).

What I know now is that I cannot stay in this condition and sulk my days away while counting down the days of his return. I need something else to distract me from this obsession I currently have. (I talk like someone who had just broken up).

If this was a race, you would have won by now as I feel so heavy lately with the fact that you're gone. It's hitting me everyday and I could hear your voice ringing over and over again in my brain telling me "Honey, LDR is not easy. Don't underestimate LDR".

You were right. Maybe because I was ignoring the fact that I was about to commit into something that was new to me and that's why the aftermath is taking its toll on me.

LONG-DISTANCE-RELATIONSHIP.

That word scares the hell out of me but I had already committed myself into this.

He always tells me this too.

"If there is nothing wrong with us, do not self-destruct".

Oh-ho-ho.

I guess he knew me well enough to say that because knowing me and the way I'm feeling so tortured everyday longing for his absence and his sweet kisses and hugs, I am capable of self-destruction to not let him feel the way I do now. (KA-BOOM)

Sad, pathetic,hopeless and most importantly, unsafe.

I hold on strong to his words everyday to push myself to move on.

"Don't push the red (self-destruct) button MeiLin".

The thought of both of us feeling the way I do now, miserable and blue really bugs me.

Other than that, I cannot imagine himself in this new environment feeling the way that I do now. At the same time the other side of me tells me that he should not let it all out there because that is as close to losing everything we have.

Being exclusive.

(that we once had, but I lost it and regained again)

I spoke to him today and he said this, "Baby, I've done nothing wrong and will do NOTHING wrong. Trust me."

I felt bad immediately after he said that, it felt like I was accusing him of something I think he will do but has not done it yet.

Am I to blame to feel that way?

I feel unsafe because he is not near me, unsafe because he cannot be with me to know how much I care for him.

I have to learn how to trust him and know that he will do nothing wrong.

I feel the responsibility of making sure this pulls through.

Though it is a "partnership" thing but I already feel like I'm a wife and a lady with the responsibility to keep the family together. In this case, both him and me.

It's hard to explain why, how and what made me feel this way. I just do and I often question.

Why does he feel this way?

What makes him think that he wants me for me for the rest of his life?

Is he for real?

How did he fell for me?

Unless these questions are answered one day, I will not believe that anyone will go to the extreme means to maintain a relationship EXCEPT myself.

Because I am so certain of what I want and will not give up on this unless if he tells me to.

If you don't know me, I guess you'll think I'm a controlling, freaky, annoying girlfriend who wish to stick her nose around her boyfriend's business.

But damn, if you were anywhere near his shoes, you know I'll go through thick and thin literally for this. (unless he tells me not to)

Even the folder of our pictures is named " This will last".

So how are you going to debate about my commitment?

one of our sweetest memory in Genting.

XOXO,

MeiLin

Hey you!

2011-05-25T12:11:00.000-07:00

Hello there, I see you're upset because I haven been writing. I'm sorry.
How are you?
Life has been treating me good.
The usual ups and downs are inevitable but still pushing forward and staying strong.

Birthday :
I had a surprise birthday celebration with my friends and it was thrown by my boyfriend.
It was a delightful night!
Many unexpected friends turned up and they were all there to celebrate my night with me.
Went over to The Hills (the first place I got tipsy with beer) after dinner and drank.
Was tipsy but stayed awake the whole night (thanks to red bull)
Haha.
Overall, it was an amazing birthday and my boy was there to take care of me the whole night.

Singing :
I sang in Laila's Lounge in November and performed with a band (The Decimal) on April in Taylor's Lakeside. It was a good experience and I wish to perform more in the future for more exposure. I need to kick the nerve off my butt, that's for sure. =)

Family :
My sister is getting married in 2 weeks time. Sorry for not sharing but it's been a busy year. I'm her bridesmaid. Well, duh! The theme for her marriage is Shanghai Night. I've tailored myself a pretty dark blue cheongsam. It's gonna be a good night but also a knock on my head that time is moving.FAST.

Friends :
Diane went over to Australia already. I hope she's doing good there with her brother. I can't wait to see her when she comes back. Bernard is returning. After a year or so, I'm sure everyone misses him more than they know. Kah Mun and Vanessa darlings are doing good. Haven been seeing my bestie for a long time but hoping for a chap-fun session this weekend in our favourite spot.
Been seeing Kah Mun once in every fortnight. She's good. She moved to Monash.

Boyfriend :
I've been to Monash so many times I can't recall the number of times.Things are progressing well. He is moving to Melbourne soon to continue his studies. It's been 9 months and still staying strong.

Studies:
I finished my first year of degree! Yay! The campus is definitely not as lively as Malacca's campus but hoping to join more events/competitions to fill my time and make myself a more useful being.

Misc :
I went for my first football match in Stadium Bukit Jalil. (Malaysia vs Indonesia)
I watched Liverpool matches every now and then.
I went for Maroon 5 concert.
I go for movies once every week.
I still have a fetish for pastries. (this will never die!)
I have a Liverpool jersey with my name on it! =D
I got a Tomas Sabo chain for my birthday. <3
I'm loving every "fresh" scent I smell.
I'm getting a new phone and a new laptop soon. (both Apple! *fingers crossed)
I've been saving.
I'm determined to learn how to bake better.

I miss :
I miss S.U.Club and how my friends and I used to hang out there every Friday.
I miss shopping with Edrina in Forever21.
I miss fighting with Chun Vun.
I miss talking to my girlfriend (Kishen).
I miss Adrian Chua telling me stories in class.
I miss Michelle's laughter.
I miss Aaron talking crap.
I miss MALACCA.

I don't see them as often anymore. =,(

Me :
As stated as above.

Welcome back MeiLin aka. Lina Soong. =)

xoxo,

LinaSoong

You only hit 20 once in a lifetime. Happy Birthday Superman. =)

2011-02-01T08:41:00.000-08:00

I cant say that it was easy but the result was impeccable than what I had in mind.

I Love You

This was the story. I threw little pokeboy his 20th birthday party!

It turned out well and although it was a short event, everything was good and I met other friends of his that I've not met before. =)

It was definitely something worth working for for months and I'm thankful for everyone who showed up for the event and made everything a success!

Jimmy
Aaron Phang (Joon)
Alanna Ong
Kah Mun
Vanessa
Jordan
Diane Too
Zhu Sien
Kingsley (her boyfriend)
George
Shou Yi

p.s: I hope you enjoyed the short performances Diane and I did! =)

xoxo,

MeiLIN

Happy New Year!! (2011) =D

2011-01-09T08:36:00.000-08:00

Lovelies for the night in Bukit Bintang and Changkat.

Hair and dress done for the night! =)

Jordan, Diane and I

Diane and I

The boys!

June and I

Kah Mun and I

Finally the lover-boy!

Need I to say more about him?

Thanks for the piggy-backing! Haha. It caught many people's attention huh. HAHA.
ILY
<3 <3 xoxo,

MeiLin

SkyBar with New Zealand bestie. =))

2010-12-30T06:05:00.000-08:00

Went to Sky Bar a night before New Years Eve with Edrina, Hassan and other friends of hers! =))

Edrina and I
*reunited after 6 months!

SkyBar : Pretty cool place but would be better if its bigger. =))

View was awesome. It was better after the tequila shot.
HAHA. =p

xoxo,

MeiLin

Lets retrace honey, shall we?

2010-12-27T07:24:00.000-08:00

Let the pictures do all the talking darling?

Our first photo. Fete De La Musique.

The thing that sealed the deal. =)

My first time driving to monash!

Merdeka Eve in Solaris!

The day you saw me with my new hair! (location in Zara)

I-City and my 50 pictures craze day.

The day I met your Macbaby!

In my place.

Zouk Club (first timers!)

Party at Ryan's.

Our super spontaneous trip on 17th November.

Christmas Eve! =)
dinner + movie + exchanging gifts

Hey there, lets take more more more MORE PHOTOS together. This is a short episode of our life. Lets make more memories and live more as one.

<3,pod

Sleep paralysis : My nightmare.

2010-12-27T05:32:00.000-08:00

There I was,locked in a dark room. There were no lights nearby and all I could see was the shadow of my other unknown friends in my dream. People whom I am close to only when I'm approaching REM.
We giggled around for the first 5 minutes but then suddenly, my laptop started to behave strangely. It was surrounded with a certain light of blue.
The vision of it was blur and all I could see was the reflected faces from the light that my laptop omits.
I remained calm and continue meddling with my laptop trying to work the pages and links.
Alas, it wasn't working and my anger was beginning to show.
I was demanding the blue-ray to leave us alone.
As peculiar as it sounds, I don't know why but I knew that there was something lurking in the dark that night.
There was this certain spot where my friends and I refuses to sit at. Though we were winning by numbers, I had this certain fear inside of me.
Knowing that it will come.
Come to get me.

Everything in my room started to move and it was no doubt we were already freaking out.
We could hear strange noises and I could hear my comb moving without anyone of us touching anything.
I passed out.

*************

I woke up to this strange noise outside of my room.
I fell asleep. Ah, that was not real. This is real. At least that's what I thought.
Looking outside from my room, I could see my sister walking around and the room was lighted up with a gloomy atmosphere.
Not very bright, but still, you could see the surroundings.
I tried to open to door. Unfortunately, it was locked. From the outside.
I turned around and looked at my room.
I was in the same place. The place where I dreamt of the horrifying light that was haunting my friends and I.
I tried screaming. No voice was projected.
I tried. AGAIN AND AGAIN.
I could hear myself. Only in my thoughts and although my mouth was wide open, I was voiceless. I began to cry.

This time, I'm not sure if I was awake because the tears was already drowning my eyes.
I remember screaming and crying, begging my sister who is outside to wake me up. Wake me up from this dream because I know in reality I don't live behind a mirror where all I can do is watch and not move to the other side.

"WAKE ME UP CHE! CHE! CHE!! WAKE ME UP!!"
Visions started filling my head.
Me standing in the mirror and me sleeping in my Bukit Jalil room keep flashing in my head.
I was trying very hard to wake up but I couldn't.
At last, I heard the door.
I woke up.
Petrified with my own dream.

*****************

Could this be another paralysis attack?
Why was it so hard for me to wake up?
This is one brain activity I will never understand but I wish to learn.

Xoxo,

MeiLin

Put your hands in the air for Jingling Bells!

2010-12-22T23:44:00.000-08:00

I'm supposed to be studying now but I don't care. I just want to blog.

*Listening to Joshua Radin & Ingrid Michaelson- Sky

One week from now and it'll be 30th of December.
AAHH!
New Year's day is drawing closer and I'm quite excited for this coming weekend.
Reason?
Because it's Christmas!
(although I don't celebrating Christmas but the thought of curling up on my bed like a kitten pretending that it's snowing outside can be pretty fun! =D)
Other than that, my parents are celebrating their anniversary on the 26th and they're coming up to KL on the 25th for a family day-out!
Ahh.
I miss those days when I had to wake up in Seremban and take a book along to accompany me during the 40 minutes drive up to KL.
Now, since I'm here, all I have to do is wake up, shower and get ready to greet them!
How time flies.
*sigh*
I haven't been posting like my usual self lately.
According to my all-time reader, Kishen Nair, he claims that I have been posting on more insightful subjects.
(eg: read the few previous posts and you will know what I'm talking about)
It's nothing bad. I'm guessing I'm just growing up!
Added to my revamped blog, I reckon I'm taking this blogging about the things I see to a whole new level.
More insightful and canny not forgetting a bit of intuitions here and there.
(can't help it, I'm a pisces)
Hehe.

Differences between the Old and the New MeiLin.

I've got brown hair now!
This is quite an old story but I had it since end of September?
During my first semester finals!
Haha.
I just wanted to have a different look and ta-daa!

Dye-ing my hair was the first in the list.
Second was supposed to be curling but I think I should buy my own curling iron instead.
Lets do it the DIY style baby. =P
I remember telling my friend a year back (Leonard Chua) that I will NEVER EVER EVER dye my hair brown or any other colour as a matter a fact.
Ahh.
I had betrayed myself.
Still,though I freaked out for the first few days and thought I looked like a girl from outer space, I've already accepted the fact that......

I LOVE BROWN.

HAHA.
There, I'm admitting it now.

I'm not sure if this look is here for long
(because I still love the whole asian, Jet-black hair with relatively fair-skin) but this will definitely stay till my sister's wedding.
(to match that pretty Chun-Li cheongsam I have in mind with those loose curls)

The similarities

I'm still a shopaholic.
Unworn dresses are still piling up in both the closets in Seremban and KL.
(did I mentioned the first paper closet I had in KL came tumbling down like the leaning tower of Giza-except that mine actually tumbles down)
In addition with the whole End Year sale, it's no wonder why I'm burning holes in my dad's pockets. (mind you, its plural) So here I go again telling myself and whoever that is reading this now,
I SOLEMNLY SWEAR I WILL CUT DOWN ON MY SHOPPING SPREES!
If not, I will banish myself to a life of solitude, nothing but only games of solitaire..
KIDDING!!
Only about the solitude part though.
Cutting down must be done!
NOTE: This command shall be executed after I'm done with my baby tees shopping. Perhaps some going-out tops and a skirt.

I wish to stay and chat longer but I have to continue my pathetic reading. I have to say, Marketing is quite a subject. Remarkably interesting.

xoxo,

MeiLin.

ps: Xmas eve tomorrow! Buy me a candy cane and I'll give you a kiss.

Let this be a never ending beginning.

2010-12-19T11:12:00.000-08:00

New Year is around the corner and before 2011 comes and make me a year older, I think its time to think of what I did in 2010 and what changed me in every ways.

*listening to Ellie Goulding- Your song

This is not an emotional post.
This is just a post that is filled with unresolved random and "weird" thoughts and questions. Maybe. That's what I reckon.

Though time had passed us by in a blink of an eye, it feels like it is still in the month of July.

I admit, I might not be the smartest person on earth but many new adventures and experiences had brought upon me this year that made me a better person
(I wish to think so).
Definitely a more matured person.
Still sensitive in many areas but working on being a more understanding than someone who acts with emotions and not thinking through wisely.

One question, how do you know if you've accomplished enough to move on to the next year?

There is a vast difference from the month of January to July and mid-July to now. Transition happened in ways I cannot describe and my emotions fluctuate like the weather.
Sometimes the ray of hope comes but sometimes it's just flooded with water (heavy).

Though it might not be what I thought it should be like but nevertheless,I'm counting on my blessings and every step I made to have reached this far in my life.
Everyone dream of a life they wish to live, question is, who gets what they want?
Even King Midas didn't get what he wished for.

The steps to get there might not be what I dreamt of,but in the end, the sequel is 1oo times better.

Every step includes every hard-ache,every tear,every smile,every laugh and every relationship I let myself fall into.
I'm planning to keep everything this way now that its done.

Reason?
Because I'm happy.
In the end of the day, being happy is the only thing that separates me from the rest.

Happy to tell the world how glee-full I am.
Happy and smile before I go to bed.
All I know is, I don't want this to end.

This is only the beginning and I have come so far for this, so let this be the beginning forever.

It's little bit funny, this feeling inside. I'm not one of those who can easily hide.

Clearly, if you read most of my post, it's more about my emotions.
5 years from now, I will flipped through this blog again, rereading my posts and have a nostalgic feeling.

Hopefully, 5 years from now everything remains the same.
You and me and nothing in between.

I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind that I put down in words. How wonderful life is now you're in my world.

I'm welcoming you, 2011 with open arms.
Take me to places I've never been, emotions that I've not explored and most importantly, spare me more time with people I love.
In the end, that's all that matters.

<3

xoxo,
MeiLin

This has got to be a good life.

2010-11-03T00:53:00.000-07:00

I love these two songs! Definitely will be in my coming HOLIDAY PLAYLIST with baby.
p/s: I know you might not like the one by ONE REPUBLIC but I'll insert SNSD just for you okay.

*prays so that my ears won't bleed and I don't flip while listening to GEE.
GEEZ.
HAHA.

xoxo,

MeiLin

When they decide to give it all away.

2010-10-30T07:46:00.000-07:00

I slept at 5.30 on that Thursday night (post Random Thoughts at Ungodly Hour).
I woke up at 11.15am and missed my morning class.
It was my first class for Marketing but oh well. I think I will do some studying on the first chapter so that I will know roughly what I missed in the first class.
Showered and reached home at about 1.15pm.
My mood continued to glow as I drove along the highway.
The feeling of returning to my own place feels safe and warm.
Back to where I came from and back to where everything began. =)

Unfortunately, it was not much of a pretty sight when I reached home.
Two electrician was in my house trying to fix my auto-gate by drilling holes and extracting the wires from the ground and replace them with new ones. It's almost the end of the year and a lot of fixings and mendings have to be done for a new year.
I was really tired and but I had an appointment with the dentist at 2.
My mum dragged me out of my house and drove me to the dentist.

Visiting the dentist used to be the ultimate nightmare for me. Just sitting there, waiting for my name to be called out while listening to the din of the machine just terrifies me. Pictures of rotten and infected teeth hung everywhere to give you OMG, I-SHOULD-TAKE-CARE-OF-MY-TEETH effect definitely worked on me or at least when I was younger.
I was sitting like a baby on my mum's lap (although the place was empty then) and I could recall the days when I used to lock myself in my room and my dad will start hitting on the door and demand me to open it so that I will follow him to the dentist.
HAHA.

Yes, I was a rather mischievous daughter back then. Every time a tooth were to pulled out, the only way to make me stop crying would be to buy a SAILORMOON videotape.
I have to admit, I still like her. She reminds me a tad bit of myself.
How silly and clumsy we could get but be serious when there's trouble.
HAHA.

Moving on, the dentist trip was fine and I was excused from the operation because my wisdom tooth is not causing any problems to my other teeth!
Yays for me!

This particular Friday was different, daddy did not go to work because he was busy taking care of the house and mum did not cook because she had to clean up the mess.
I, on the other hand took a nap and when I woke up, they were done with everything.

Saturday

Woke up in the morning to see my daddy working on the porch again. This time, it was to clean the porch. I went out to have my eyebrows trimmed and to pack my favourite rojak in a nearby food court! Yums!
15 minutes after I reached home, it started to pour and it was a heavy one.
The wind was strong and my dad was still outside.
I don't know what he was doing (because I was not paying attention) but I could remember screaming "Daddy can you please come in RIGHT NOW!"
He ignored me and continue packing and prox 3 minutes later only he came in.
Soaked.

Daddy never fails to me give me money when I need it for my weekly spending in KL. Never fails to give me extra cash when I tell him that I need to buy something new.
Never fails to answer my phone calls or calls me excessively to check up on me.
Never fails to take me to the clinic or slip me in an appointment with the dentist even when it is a super last minute call from me.
This time, he was soaked because he was trying to clean up and make this place a prettier and a more comfortable shelter for his family.

********************************

That is when I realized, when do you actually give it all away?
Do you consider throwing everything aside just to be with someone you love or to start a new life giving it all away?
This is where the thinking begins again.

As for me, the answer would be a NO.

Throwing everything aside to be with someone you love or to start a new life would be considered giving in everything you have BUT to give it all away it would be to give the one you love everything you have.

In this case, we probably have not noticed how our birth actually turned out parent's Happy-Fairytale into a nightmare and how heavy their responsibility has become after having US (children) in their life.
In case you did not notice, our parent's life stops when we start to become a problem.
When our adolescence hormones kicks in and when we decide to stop listening because we think we are old/mature and able to think for ourselves.
True, I feel like my parents can be very unreasonable and they will have the most absurd request ever.
(eg: me studying in mmu although I was very unhappy about it)
But in the end, no one knows us better than our parents.
They watched us grow, they watched our friends grow with us and they were the one who saw us cried the most.
Nobody can replace that position in our life.

I always imagined myself being the coolest parent in town alongside with my sidekick hot husband.
Together, we'll be better then our parents. (cool enough to not make crazy request)
That can simply be said but would we be able to do it?
The frustration our future children may bring and the time consumed to take them to the clinic,dentist,school plays,parties and the constant worrying that will eventually become our best friend as every parent only wants to protect their children from this world.

And finally, when the number begins to increase (age), the constant thought of what will my children be when they grow up? I want them to marry someone who treats them well and I wish to see my grandchildren before I die would continue playing in their mind until the day comes.
Honestly, I cannot see myself in that situation.

Last but not least, the fear of being alone after spending half of their lives with us is absolutely terrifying.
Not to mention the fear of knowing that one day, they will need to part with their children as time goes by makes them more paranoid than ever.
Let me rephrase, I know sometimes our parents will have the most absurd requests but in the end, its the fear that makes them paranoid.
As for me, I know that every new day is not a day to look forward to anymore for them, it marks that they are growing old while we are growing up and hopefully, not apart

If you stop and look, you will be able to see the tiredness in their eyes, if you stop and stare, you can see the amount of wrinkles on their face and that youth can no longer be their friend and if you stop and listen, you can hear that all they ever want to say is that they care.

xoxo,

MeiLin

Random thoughts at ungodly hour.

2010-10-28T11:14:00.000-07:00

Note: **** separates the post as both is not related.

Cyberjaya, new environment.
Different people YES.
BUT, I still miss my Malacan friends.
Although it was only a year but they definitely changed me and also the perspective I once had.
Come to think about it, I think everyone that I've met changed my thoughts about things.
Whether its significant for me to recall or not, that's a different story.
I find myself thinking sometimes, WHAT IF I was not born?
Would my humble birth make a difference in one's significant life?
After much consideration,(and not to sound like I'm conceited), it would be an obvious YES.
Why?
Lets say that Everything Happens for A Reason and if its not because of that, I won't be able to sit here at 2.28am in the morning slamming on my keyboard noting about how our humble but yet momentous life can change everything.
You,me and everyone else.
Sit and think how different would you be if someone close to you was not born in this world?
Think about it and you will know that your world revolves around everyone that you've met. Especially the ones that you care THE MOST and if you think you are insignificant, then you are an IDIOT.
(I sound hostile now)

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RANDOM THOUGHTS.

Gratitude
I'm grateful for everything that I wake up to every morning,every inch of details that I've seen in a person and there is nothing that I regret doing in my life.
Everyone come with opportunities and troubles.
Know more friends, you get more of both worlds.
Life is too short for regrets and mistakes.
If you do have some regrets in life and mistakes you wish you could erase, then you are wasting your time because there is nothing you can do to change it.
Make the best out of what you have and not wait for the next best thing would be a right decision as you don't find opportunity come knocking on your door everyday. Be grateful for everything you have accomplished and more opportunities will come. (if you haven found one yet, then SEARCH FOR IT)

Consideration
There are too many people that changed my life tremendously but you should know that even if I don't show it, I know you did.
By putting myself in someone else's shoe, I get a glimpse of what they think about me (might not be accurate) and how will they feel if I do something.
In the end of the day, being more considerate would be an appropriate act as no one wants to get hurt.
'Think before you act' would be an excellent choice.
Listen to understand would be the another alternative to be more considerate.

I have to admit, many might not agree but this is what I reckon about LIFE.
About how humble and how we should be more understanding as we go through our daily routine.
We shall be great because of what people think of us and not what we made ourselves to be.
If you think you are great, you are not that great after all and everyone will part themselves from you.
The world is a stage, play well and you shall be remembered.

p/s: I often write about these things. Why?
To remind myself on how I think everyone should be to make this world a better place to live in. Probably by posting it up makes me believe that I'm not the only one feeling this way.

xoxo,

MeiLin

A heart I swear I recognize, is made up of my own devices.

2010-10-23T08:56:00.001-07:00

Okay,feeling awkward already but this could be the first post regarding how I feel and how gleeful I am now that you are MINE. =)

Mine-Mine-Mine-Mine-Mine-Mine-Mine-Mine-Mine-Mine-Mine-Mine-Mine-Mine-Mine-Mine

2MONTHS and 14DAYS ago from today.
That day, was probably the best day for me as I changed my status from single to being attached again.
Although before this I had the fear of falling into something deep that I'm uncertain of and not knowing what future circumstances might bend and break us, I still took the chance to take the first step with you. And that, baby, would be the incomparable decision I've ever made.
I trust that you would keep my heart safe and shelter it from any sort of pain or bitterness that might arrive in the future.
I know I told you before that I dislike uncertainties and feeling unstable in life but with you, I feel warm and safe and everything just disappears.
It's only Me and You and that makes US as ONE.

Circumstances. Inevitable of course but I thought about what you said and you're right. If we build this on a solid ground, no quake can shake us and no boundaries can separate us.
I'm holding on to those words tight because you are the only one I want to think of everyday from now onwards and the only one I want to share everything with. My love for you is too much and although I feel rather vulnerable but with you, I feel more secure and impeccable.
I want you to run around my mind as much as possible and I want you to know, I LOVE YOU and always will.With all my heart and soul and nothing can take that away from you.

YOU are my One Sweet Love-Sara Bareilles.

Even if winter decides to come before autumn shed the last leaf,

Even if it rains before the sky turns grey,
Here my love I shall lay,
Concrete and untouched,
To paint your wall with colours,
Through miles and acres,
For you my beau,
I love you.

Love doesn't make the world go round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.

Franklin P. Jones

xoxo,

MeiLin

My first animation post!

2010-10-10T12:47:00.000-07:00

Teehee!

xoxo,
MeiLin

Eat, Pray and Love. =)

2010-10-04T04:55:00.000-07:00

Today, I went for some girl-bonding time with my darling Vanessa.It was her last week in Malaysia and she is leaving for Phuket for 2 months for internship in Club Med.

She wanted something old school so obviously we spent the whole day in Seremban.

We tried reminiscing what we used to do before we left for college in Seremban. We went for a haircut and stone around in Sg.Ujong Club.

It was relatively boring as we could still find time stoning and lazing around in club for sometime before figuring out our next location.Vanessa suggested that we should catch a movie (I'm guessing she has not been in a cinema for ages).

Eat,Pray and Love was her choice.

First thought that came into my mind. I rather take a nap then go for that movie. (I was walking around the mall with my shades in because I was so sleepy).

Report:
1. I ate like a pig during the movie (cause we sneaked some MaryBrown nuggets and fries)
2. I didn't fall asleep during the movie.
3. The movie was pretty draggy and frivolous because I was watching a movie about a senseless women in search for herself.
4. It was quite crappy until I realized some important values hidden in the movie. (or was it just me).
Yes, I was wrong. I would rate the move 5+2/10 (plus 2 for the values that got me start thinking about myself and 'tutti')

Tutti in Italian means everyone. In the movie, Liz (Julia Roberts) was trying to find for her true self and tried to free everything off her mind by Eating (Rome), Praying (India) and finally Love (Bali).Basically, traveling.
It does sound a little outlandish and extravagant for my age to travel to find for myself as I'm still studying and penniless (Not for now at least) but watching this show got me thinking more about how I want my life to be and how determined I am for it.

I remember there are times when I feel that there's got to be more to life then my daily routine as a student, a daughter, a best-friend, a sister, a girlfriend and that there's got to be a goal for me to achieve in order for me to be more satisfied with my life.

Something outrageous, bold and maybe, peculiar. I was not happy with the way I live my life and therefore explains the previous post I had about goals I wish to achieve by the end of this year.
To light a smile on some one's face even if it last only for a while, to pray for someone else instead for yourself and finally to love someone without much expectations. (if it returns, count is as a blessing).

Somehow, even if there is nothing in return, the thought of me making someone else's day better is cooler then shopping. (yes, I would give up shopping for this). =) One last thing I learned! The best gift to someone would be something that belongs to them already. I think.Would definitely mean something more then don't you think so?
=)

*take care when you are there!

xoxo,

MeiLin

Oops I did it again!

2010-10-03T04:29:00.000-07:00

Finals are over! (Finally!)
*claps for myself*

Ouh well, since holidays are here, I think its time for me to learn the roads in KL. It's been 3 months plus already and I still get lost around MOST-OF-THE-TIME. First few times were okay but it happened too often that I get so frustrated in the car I'll start screaming!! Yes, if you see a mad women driving on the road,that's me! =D

So far I only know the way to ss15,Sunway Pyramid, Mid Valley, 1 Utama (basically all the shopping malls) NOT PAVILION yet though. That would probably take sometime. Haha. I also know my way to Kuchai Lama (where all the cool boutiques are!). Tehehehe. I plan to learn my way to Bangsar and also a few places next week! *fingers crossed and hope that I don't get lost!*

I've got a gig coming up on November 6th and I'm super nervous and excited for it! I've not told many people about it but should I?
The last time I performed in the Curve only Vanessa knew but a whole lot of people came to support Diane and me after that. AHH. I'm still shy cause I think I have not gain the confidence or want to believe that I can sing well enough to deserve people's attention. (-_-)
Not yet since I'm still new in performing in public. (no more singing in the showers).
Also, I have not decided on the songs yet! That's the hard part. I need something catchy and at the same time stripped and make it my own. I've already got a few in mind but I shall not list it down now. I'll write a post again when I'm done! Looking forward for more jamming sessions with Baldwin Chua! The awesome keyboardist who helped me realize my potential in singing and also to everyone who supports me!
=)

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Why oops I did it again? Okay, I went to Kuchai Lama the other day with my sister and I saw this beautiful beautiful awesome gorgeous dress! It was love at first sight and knowing me, once I fall in love with something, I wont let it slip away that easily! Nyehe!
And so, I told my sister that I need it for an event and she allowed me to buy it!

One of the many cons of shopping with your sister: You have to get her approval before buying.

Yes, it is officially mine now after the altering and magic card signing.Unfortunately, now I begin to regret that purchase I made. (BAD NEWS) I have a feeling she will stay in my closet for quite a longggg time before I actually can take it out and strut in it!
I'm sure you heard of this before but
THIS IS A FREAKING IMPULSE BUY!!
I don't know what I'm going to do with it but I hope no other dresses will divert my attention. (then it will be another impulse buy)
I always do this. Always. Haha. Ouh well, probably that's why I have never ending dresses that I've not worn or hidden somewhere in my closet that I don't remember purchasing them.
Sigh. I have to stop. At least for 2 to 3 months. Before I start buying for Chinese New Year again. MUAHAHAAH! I'll be rational this time. Promise.

xoxo,

MeiLin

Half Monash-ian already.

2010-09-03T10:12:00.000-07:00

Today was my third time visiting B in Monash!
Ouh boy, you should have seen the first time round!
I was shy I barely spoke 2 sentences the whole time there!
This time,it was different!
Probably because I already know half of his committee friends and I was more prepared in introducing myself and finding for a common subject to talk about (especially with the girls!).
I met Alanna today and she was probably the first person that I spoke more then a word to!
Hahahahahaha!
If you are reading this, Darren Yeo, I know you might think that I'm a little bit high now but I had a fun time in your uni today!
Hahaha.
From the introducing at the booth (super shy) to attending your financial accounting lecture class with you and walking from place to place searching for a place to eat in the Curve!
Haha.
I was still super shy in Monash today but I thought that I did a pretty good job cause I was able to talk more and be more sociable!
(AHH! Finally!)
Today was a good day!
Oh! Oh! And I didn't use the gps to get to Hartamas today! I'm so proud of myself! Haha!
Happy happy day. =)

xoxo,

MeiLin

Goals

2010-09-01T06:27:00.001-07:00

Although it has been a year plus already but I still have this discontented feeling inside of me. I remember before I started my foundation course in Malacca, I was trying to persuade my father everyday to let me study the course that I want and also WHERE I want to study it in. This was at least a year ago and although it felt so long,I still have this uneasy feeling of me being in MMU,Cyberjaya. When I started off in Malacca, everything was still fresh and new but I got used to the environment pretty quickly because of the awesome few friends that I've met along the way. Unfortunately, Cyberjaya (the ghost campus) is not as awesome as the Malacca's campus.

This place is HUGE (more modern looking definitely) but it fails to give me the feeling of being home and wanting to stay there longer and most importantly to be able to be myself. There is nothing to look forward in uni and returning to uni everyday is like returning to the land of doldrums (yes, that's how bad it is).
The place is huge and I see different faces everyday and 3/4 of the time, the uni is too dead (even after lunch hours) to make me feel affiliated to MMU.

I know, it's too late for me to change the position that I am in now but after a long time of thinking, I think I should make the best out of it. THAT does not include MMU. I think I should have more goals in life. I'm young now and I think this is my prime time to bloom and do the things that I can do and make everyday a day to LIVE for.

I'm definitely a happier person and I feel more contented as well after 10/8/10.
Thank you. =)
You somehow manage to make me smile every night and morning. (afternoon as well after all my day dreamings)

Next, to make my life a more blissful, I shall have a list of things that I should do before I turn 20. =)

1. Learn to give more and take in less.
2. Learn at least 10 recipes (COOKING and BAKING)
3. Visit a beach in Malaysia (PD not counted)
4. Take more photos (memories)
5. Go for camps!
6. Sing under the rain
7. Learn how to make a difference in anyone's life
8. Read more
9. secret!

I believe that there is much more to life then this monotonous one that I'm currently living in.
I'm sure it'll be good if I want it to be.
Finally I'm sure that I can get it,IF I WANT IT BAD ENOUGH.
I'm determined already.
To live my life to the fullest like there is no tomorrow. (in a decent way)
Admire pretty things in life and find things that people usually miss out on,then share it. =)

xoxo,

MeiLin

And we can fly to the moon!

2010-08-17T06:54:00.000-07:00

You'll be my Clark Kent while I'll be your Lois Lane. =)

Happy Firstweekversary!!

xoxo,

MeiLin

Last week in Malacca and the first week in Cyberjaya

2010-06-14T10:04:00.000-07:00

As you can see below, Ceevee already posted about my last week in Malacca and I have to say that before I went to Malacca,I was crying my eyes off cause I went there alone and all my friends were in KL. Ironically, the I was crying before I left Malacca during my last few days there as well. I guess what I can say is, we are engineered to adapt with a new environment and surroundings all the time and nothing can go wrong just as long as you have a lil sprinkle of faith and be yourself.

I've been the nosiest girl in class and although I can be a lil off sometimes, my friends took me the way I am (especially with all the wishlist!) and spend almost everyday with me before I left Malacca for good. I'm truly blessed that I have such good friends and I am looking forward to visit them during my 7th week!! The mid-term break week! =)I'm waiting for all the duck-mees, midnight hill climbing for such a gorgeous scenery and not forgetting late night movie and mcd with them. =)

I'm already missing you guys so much already. =,(

First week of Cyberjaya was not something that I was not 100% looking forward to. The starting of a new life in a new uni with unfamiliar faces and buildings made me stay awake the whole Monday morning before getting up for classes. Yes, I was wide awake the whole morning and all that I could think of was "How on earth am I going to make friends?" because seriously, I can be really loud and noisy but making friends is definitely not one of my many genres!Woke up at 8 and put on the most comfortable outfit (at least if I don't feel comfortable in uni,I will feel confident in what I was wearing) and I left my apartment and drove for the first time,alone to MMU,Cyberjaya.

I'm currently staying in Bukit Jalil with my sister.
At first, I thought it was a super bad idea to stay with my sister because days before I moved in with her, we had several arguments and my parents were like "STOPPP!" After those several arguments, in the back of my mind, I was considering whether the Stadium will still be there after 2 days of us staying together. Ha! Ha! Okay, I was wrong! It's my second week here and so far, we've never argued at all! We are perfectly fine living together and the best part is she takes me out for dinner and pays for me (okay,I do feel bad).

My first week in uni- can't say for now cause it's only the first week but I've made 2 new friends! They're from Nigeria!Shopping-So far, I've only dominated 1Utama and half of Sunway? More to come this week!

Food- Had an awesome Sri Lankan dinner on Thursday with my sister and her ex-housemates! Went to Ikea for awesome meatballs with Guan Shoong.

Event- I went for Toy Story 3 Premiere with Leonard in Mid Valley. The movie was awesome! Catch it when it's out in cinemas on the 17th!(pss: Barbie and Ken is really cutee!)
Had band practise with AHM after that for Urbanscape. (thanks CV for SAYING IT!) LOL.
I had a busy but fun Friday. Met up with Adrian Mak as well.

Here's some photos from Mid Valley premiere!Okay,that's all for now. I've got a date with my sissy on Thursday! We're going to Sunway for dinner and MNG SHOPPING AFTER THAT! omg. Sales! =)

Before I leave, thank you so much ChunVun for posting in my blog! I'm honoured to have a piece of you in my blog! =)

Loves,

xoxo
MeiLin

Wishlist

2010-06-14T06:01:00.000-07:00

If you are wondering why this blog has not been updated lately, well it is because I have promised Lina to write this post and I have been procrastinating it for a while. Why wishlist? To make it simple it is a list of things to do and experience after we finished our final.

The Zoo

Why Zoo? I got no idea at all how this suggestion come upon but we had fun at zoo. Can't denied it is one of the best zoo in the country. Too bad not much photos on animals.

random group shots

Seremban

Days after the final, we made a point to go Seremban. Ok, I have always been a stereotype about Seremban, a boring town with nothing much than just a mall. I am so wrong! Great food and the town is so happening. Love it!

Beef noodle + Iced Lemon Tea with foam = Awesome

Had dinner with friends. No dinner photos because we were all starving waiting for the dishes and the thought of taking totally disappear when the food arrived.

( L-R : Dianne, Kishen, Aaron, Vanessa )

Had a great afternoon 'lepak-ing' session at the club with great desserts.

Look at the awesome pool, surely will jump in it if there was more time for this excursion.

Malacca Again

It will kinda be Lina last stop in Malacca for some time. So, no time to be wasted and went for dinner with course mates at The Garden. Let the photos do the talking : )

Best Place Ever

After dinner, 4 of us actually had the crazy idea to go up to this beautiful place like in the middle of the night. Basically, we just walked under the moonlight with some weird sound roaming around, got to be the monkeys.

playing with light :-P

Beach

This might not be the best beach around but it is still nice to be at beach, it just feel fantastic.

Lina and Amelia

Recording

I guess you guys should have known about the recordings in YouTube. If you have no idea what am I talking about, click this and listen to it. So, we did a cover on OMG and Lovefool, which practically took us quite some time to get it right but all the sweat was definitely worth it.

That is pretty much for this post and I am still wondering what takes me so long to realize the existence of Lina only after the third and last semester. Yeah, I am the loser.

A quick bit before this end, Lina will be featured by AnHonestMistake band in the upcoming event Urbanscapes 2010 . Give your support!

Signing out.

My latest cover! Empire state of mind!

2010-05-20T19:52:00.000-07:00

It's Friday today and MY FINALS ARE OFFICIALLY OVER! This is my last semester in Malacca and I'm going to stay back a few days to chill around here while probably record like 2 more videos? It's going to be our last few videos as the creator of our 91TheStrangers account in youtube. I have no idea how we came up with that weird name but we sure do you WATCH OUR VIDEOS!! We've got 5 videos so far and this is our latest! =)

Yes, we do look a lil depressing and here. But it is because we've done about 20 plus over recordings for this song. It's a tough song and we were both struggling at first. This is the outcome! We both think that the chemistry in Hey Soul Sister was better but nevertheless,just take a listen (you don't have to watch it if you don't want it).
Enjoy my video!

PS: My wish list before leaving Malacca starts today!
1. VISITING THE ZOO! =p

xoxo,

MeiLIN

Chains Chains Chains!

2010-05-09T23:43:00.000-07:00

It's a sunny Monday afternoon and I thought to myself that I often blog about CLOTHES CLOTHES CLOTHES. So this time for a change, I'm gonna blog about my all time love that I've never mentioned about before. CHAINS CHAINS CHAINS! Yes,I love gold chains and although I've got a lot of them,I can't seem to get enough of them! =) I think I had this obsession over gold stuffs since form 4 and I'm still obsessing over them. Anything that's got to do with gold accessories. From gold earrings to chains! I keep all of them wrapped in a plastic bag and in a big purple case where all my gold accessories are. (easy to travel for future usage)

Wanna see? =P

These are part of my gold chains etc. (ouh, I like pearls as well!)Do you want to know what's inside this cute purple box? My gold earring studs! The box could only fit a few. =(The other day in Subang Parade I came across this small booth selling super cute accessories. Flower accessories. My sister was in a hurry so I only grabbed 3 outta the many that they were selling. I'm gonna go back there after my finals to see what other stuffs they sell (and ITS CHEAP!)! GGRR!
pssss,do you know yesterday night, I ordered a customized shoulder gold chain. It'l be my first and I can't wait to see the end result of that shoulder chain!

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Random photos during my weekend! =)

Had dinner with Tung's family (sis's bf) and this photo is his sister's baby and me! He's so adorable. Reminds me of Shin Chan. =P

That's me in Jordan's car while Jordan was busy Lady Gaga-ing while driving!
Jordan and Fezaan was sending me to Hilton,KL because I was working for the night as an usher er for an event company that Vanessa was internship-ing with. =PVanessa and I had a fun after work dinner+bonding time in LookOut Point after that. =)

I'm returning to Malacca tomorrow. Feels weird that it's Monday and I'm in Seremban.

xoxo,

MeiLin

Happy Bernard's day! =)

2010-05-01T11:48:00.000-07:00

I had a super good dinner just now at Kensington thanks to Diane's recommendation to this wonderful set with my favourite dish as the starter and her favourite dessert in the end. =P
It was a late day for me because everything was late! I woke up late because I was too busy dreaming that I had a Malay guy as a boyfriend and his parents hates me because I can't read Al-Quran =S I woke up about 1something,went online etc etc,then I showered and picked Diane up at 3pm cause I asked her to follow me out for a haircut! =) Ouh boy,it is definitely time to trim that field on top of my head. I don't think much people will be able to spot the difference of my hair before and after trimming it but it's good to know myself that I actually went and do something to my hair! I can't wait for August when I actually going to curl my hair permanently! =) It's going to be a whole new MeiLin and I hope I won't pass as a mother or something insanely mature for my age.

Waiting for my turn! =)Diane wanted to try something new! So she curled her hair for fun. =P A new look for Bernard's dinner!
After that, we went over to Jusco because I needed to get some new contact lenses! =) Went home about 6.45pm and I quickly went to changeee! =) I wore a full lace white dress and also this cute hairband that Diane did for me for my birthday! It's so pretty and it looked as if I was about to attend someone's wedding! =) Diane was really happy that I wore her handmade hairband! =) Here's some photos!Can you see it? =)
*more photos coming soon! =) me and ber-birthday boy!

xoxo,

MeiLin

Overplayed but yet not sick of it. =)

2010-04-29T22:44:00.000-07:00

I heard this song like maybe a month ago on the radio for the first time while travelling down back to Malacca on a beautiful Monday morning. The DJ said that actually the artist of the song allow listeners to download this song for free but if they feel that the song is good,they can buy it (some sorta donation). And surprisingly, A LOT OF PEOPLE bought this song. (This doesn't happen in Malaysia because most of us probably do it the illegal way). So bottom line is, this song is AMAZING and VERY ENTERTAINING. I personally love this song and has been playing this song over and over on my laptop because this song makes me happy. I don't blame that some people are getting really sick of this song because it's being overplayed on the radio (due to the demand of it) but I'm still not sick of this song yet! In fact, I did a cover of it with my friend (CV) who just had a birthday 2 weeks back! =)

Yeap,it's Hey,soul sister by Train. The video of our recording is at my previous post. =)
I posted it up on facebook and I was amazed by the feed backs by my friends and other people that I don't know! =)

I really really appreciate the support and encouragement that everyone is giving me. I'll try to improve in every flaw that I have and hopefully in time to come,I would produce the perfect video! =) Thank you so much Leonard Chua for posting it up in your facebook as well! =) I'm so glad that your circle of friends enjoyed my video. =)
Of course,other than me singing, half of the credit goes to the guitarist as well because without him,my video would be B-O-R-I-N-G! =)

We're planning to do the last recording before our finals and before I leave Malacca for good. Probably sometime next week we'll start practising and recording. =)
I'm excited again!! VERY EXCITED!
Hopefully it'll be another listener's favourite when it's out!

For now,it's time to finish up all my assignments before moving to the next video! I have to create a website of 6 pages and I'm only done with 3! =(
More to go tonight.

Anyway, here are some photos of what happened this week! =)

Backstage for ELEVATE,Malacca

Here's Leonard before getting on stage! hahahaAfter that I went walking around, bought a shoe! (whoops!) and saw this! Famous Amos coming to town in Malacca! Only when I'm leaving. =(Taken on Tuesday. Group photos for my CUPCAKES PRESENTATION! =)

Thats me and Rachael having some bonding time.MY LOVELY GROUP! =)A random photo. But I like it. =)This was taken 2 weeks back! =) Baked this for Ceevee's birthday with the help from Michelle,Adrian and Kishen!!

xoxo,

MeiLin

I did another cover. (Hey soul sister+ I'm yours)

2010-04-27T22:46:00.000-07:00

Okay,it might not be extremly good but I'm glad I had fun while doing this! SO MUCH FUN! =)

xoxo,

MeiLin

Thinking about leotards again. =/

2010-04-24T01:01:00.000-07:00

I don't know about you but I think I've been updating my Best Buys of 2010 more then posting an actually post in my blog. Almost every time I go up to KL, I will definitely grab some items back and fill my wardrobe with more items. And so after buying the green cardigan/dress, I promised my friend, Kah Mun that I will stop spending for at least a month. It's only been a week now and I still haven buy anything yet! =) Thumbs up for me.

BUT

I think that the best way to wear high waisted skirts are with LEOTARDS and it's been a year ago since I spoke about leotards and now I am here again thinking that I should get at least 2 for myself! It's way easier to wear high waisted that way, don't you think so? Hmm. Of course,there will be one problem when I go to the toilet. I have to remove everything just to pee for about 2 minutes and put everything back on again after that. =( I can recall the last Chinese New Year I wore my MNG jumpsuit to Nicholas's house,that jumpsuit had about 10buttons for me to unbutton before I could actually let everything out of my bladder. Oh boy,it was so troublesome but the jumpsuit is really pretty and looks more fitting then before because of my +5kg of weight gaining.. =)

Forever21 are updating themselves with some leotards. There is one that catched my attention. Still thinking. =P
BACK TO ASSIGNMENTS!
Finals are coming.

PS: I just joined twitter! =)
http://twitter.com/linasoong

xoxo,

MeiLin

Friends-full weekend!

2010-04-17T22:21:00.000-07:00

So,last week was the last week of my business project and the sales on Monday and Tuesday were slow while on Wednesday was fast! Fortunately for everyone, Wednesday was the last day of our sales! (because Thursday was Malacca Historical Day and it's a public holiday!). Kah Mun and Vanessa had holiday so they came down to Malacca to visit me and to eat their favourite cendol. (something that I can never learn how to appreciate =S) We had another fun time walking around Jonker again and took some funny photos! (like always!) We went back to Seremban together at about 6.30pm and because Thursday was a holiday,I plan to go a swim and I asked them to join me!! So Thursday was a good dipping time in the pool while catching up on each other's life. I love it how I come back every weekend and I get to hang out with my girlfriends without fail! I love you guys very much. (Kah Mun,Vanessa,Li June,Diane,Rahael)

After that wonderful dip,we went for our all time favourite chap fun place and talked till about 2.30pm and after that, Kah Mun send us home! =) Although we don't see each other like we always do during school days,I'm still very attached to them in many ways and I always feel so warm whenever I see them. I'm guessing that's how good friends are suppose to make you feel right? All safe and warm as if they are our family. =)

On Thursday night, Diane invited me to go clubbing with her in Mist. Kah Mun and Vanessa was going as well and they asked me to join them! I was thinking twice about the offer because

1st: I was just wanted to relax and stay home.

2nd: I'm so lazy to dress up to go clubbing.

3rd: I'm too lazy to ask my daddy as well.

Did I go? Ouh yes,I went anyway and the main reason is because I wanted to be there for Diane. She just broke off with Bernard recently and I'm thinking that our support is what she needs the most now. I was right! She was really happy when she saw us and I was glad to be there with her when she's going through such unhappy moments in her life. =)

I met a lot of people on Friday. I met her friends (John,Crissie,Chris..) and Vanessa's friend (Jonathan).

We were in Sunway Pyramid the whole afternoon till evening and Kah Mun and I did some shopping! Cotton On items are really cheap but at the same time,the quality is not that good (expected already right).

Other then that,Kah Mun and I bought dresses from Kitschen! (I got a green on for myself that can be used both way as a cardigan and a dress!)

At night, I met more people during dinner and in the club. I met Vanessa's friends during dinner (Mark and another skinny Navin) and in the club it was a combination of Kah Mun's friends,Diane's friends and Fezaan's friends. (Fezaan was the only guy friend we had tagging along in our road trip to KL!). They were all really nice people and I met some of the friends that I already knew like KP,Darren and Jimmy! It was fun seeing everyone gathering although nobody really knew each other (I had no idea who was whose friends)!

Friday

In the afternoon:

Krispy Creme for tea time! =)Kah Mun and IDiane and IThe best friends!In Kitschen!In Cotton On!In Nose. Kah Mun's trying on shoes againn! (OH MY GODD!)

Night in Mist:

*pictures coming soon!

Saturday night in AGAPE Church:

Easter Musical! (Jesus is somewhere in the picture) =PThe two lil cuties! =) That's daddy Warren! He was in the choir! =)I think this boy is super adorable!

So overall,I had a fun weekend. =)

xoxo,

MeiLin

Lesson never learnt for Shopaholics.

2010-04-09T08:04:00.000-07:00

Since young, I believe that my favourite colour is pink and yes there are many times that I choose pink over many colours and wrote in my biography (you know,when you were younger,your friends loves to exchange biography books) that my favourite colour is pink.

Now when people ask me, MeiLin,what's your favourite colour? I will stop and think,which colour represents me the best? Pink? What do you think of girls who likes pink? Girly,cute?

Well,I'm definitely not one of those super girly girls who loves pink and are crazy over them. And so, I guess,it is time for me to find my real favourite colour after telling myself many years that I like pink and pink only. Many times while shopping, I realised that I often buy blue tops and dresses compared to other colours.

There is one blue in particular which I love and will not hesitate to say that it is one of the most frequent colour I buy for myself. Navy blue. I find this colour rather calm,sexy and calm. For me,it kind of represents the sky when it's dusk,a darker stage of twilight. I think it's rather soothing and calming to watch as the sky turns dark while the stars are eagerly waiting to shine for us. =)

The not too bright but yet not fully black,the colour of navy blue gives me the "I'm just mysterious" look and it would be good for dates or just a hang-out in an open area with a view overlooking the sky. =)

Another colour that I love is G R E E N! Mostly because it represents our nature and it looks so healthy to me. =)

It's been forever that I've been searching for a green dress. I kinda regret selling the only green dress I had and now I have to search high and low to bring some greens into my wardrobe. =(

A green dress I saw from Vivace Cabin. Pretty but smocked back. Such a turn-off!A pretty dress I found there as well but I've got too many blacks already. =(
In my mind,every colour has its own meaning and I think it represents who you are and it tells people the kind of mood you are. =)

Overall,I think all the colours are good to me and I try to have all the colours in my wardrobe to show the diversity and being able to be versatile at the same time. =)

Okay, CONFESSION TIME. My sister nagged me for signing the credit card she gave me in Cotton On the other day (check my shopping list). It is true, I always give myself reasons to shop. The most ridiculous reasons ever. The other day while dressing up for my cousin's wedding, I gave myself another reason to buy more dresses. I have too many casual ones,I need better ones. And when I run out of casual dresses to wear,I buy too much good dresses,I need more casual ones.

The truth is,I will never run out of reason to buy what I don't need. This is my definition for shopping. SHOPPING= buy what you don't need and forget what you need. It is true. Sometimes when I told myself I'll go shop for a good jeans,I will end up buying tops and accessories that I think I need. Like I said, versatility is the best. pss. Only works when you've got too much cash to spare but if you don't just stick to what you need. =P

Seems to me,my shopping will never end. From dresses to tops to skirts,jeans and to jumpsuit which I hardly wear (because it is so troublesome when you wanna pee!).

After listening to my sister. I started to feel bad and the feeling to shop is just not there anymore (AT THAT TIME) but just one week back, I bought a floral dress from Shopaholics Unite! (dark blue) and just only, a lacey toga dress (navy blue).

I guess advice are not the best cures for a shopaholic It's just a temporary solution to make you feel all bad and to lose the shopping cravings for at least 5 DAYS MAXIMUM! After that,your hands will begin to itch and unique designs will start to pop up in your mind and you mind will start to tell you to hunt for these designs and your hands will hand up some cash in exchange to what you were craving for. Sounds familiar MeiLin? Happens all the time. =)

xoxo,

MeiLin

Good week for me. =)

2010-04-09T07:36:00.000-07:00

I forgot to mention,I quit from the committee board for Prom. It was pretty last minute and I guess I had better things to attend then being one of the odd freshmen attending proms. Haha. That's how I ended up in my cousin's wedding and more baking's in Seremban.

This week has been pretty good and our business went about smoothly. =) I could actually smile and feel more relaxed compared to last week. (probably cause I already cover our capital) but still, my target was to make 200% profit. =P Just a few more hundreds and we'll reach our goal!! YAAAY! =)

The good thing about this week is,we found ourselves sharing booth with another group. (Thanks a lot to Chun Vun for that!) Having a booth at the CLC walkway was a strategic place because CLC is where everyone is! =) morning till evening,everyone gathers in CLC for classes,events and library! =)

I hope that we can make another 500bucks for the coming week and we'll return to old-self with a more cash in our wallet! =)

Besides that,I had a super happy day because CV,KISH and I practised "Hey soul sister" and "I wanna hold your hand!". Kish was the camera man and he recorded a few bloopers. It's not perfect yet but I hope that next week we can do a real cover and upload it in youtube! I'm so excited!! =D

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I'm very into cooking now and I found another appetizer recipe online!!

BACON CHEDDAR DEVILED EGGS!! Am going to try it. Will upload some photo when I'm done with it. =) =)

Till then,am going to spend my time wisely in Malacca because I've got 4 more weeks there only!

xoxo,

MeiLin

It's a baking affair. =)

2010-04-08T07:07:00.000-07:00

So,I've been baking for 2 weeks non-stop and while some people asked me if I am sick and tired of cupcakes yet, the answer is "NO". I'm a cupcakes lover and it doesn't kill me baking it everyday. What kills me are the decorating part. Customization. Ouh god, last weekend,I had to customize 94cupcakes because I had tons of orders! Besides that, I had two wedding dinner to attend and ouh boy,I was sure busy. =S

Diane came and helped me out and she was really blur but it was a good try and I'm sure she learned a few new skills on how to make cupcakes while I on the other hand was quicker and was better than before!! =)

Our English lecturer bought from us! (Mdm. Aida)Customized this for Joshua Hoh who wanted body parts but I have no idea how to draw it so I wrote this instead! =PWritten by me (Vanessa Tevi Kumares)Made for the sales!Customized for Richard's return!
Wedding dinner!

Me and my sister! =)My favourite niece and I!Ai Sim (somehow related to me and my childhood playmate!), Bryan (nephew) and me.

xoxo,

MeiLin

Mid-sem holidays!

2010-04-03T23:47:00.000-07:00

Okay,so holidays was so one week back but I'm still feeling it and so,I'm going to write it down how was my whole week of holidays.

Though it was the holidays for me, part of my brains and heart was left in Malacca because my business week is going to start right after my holidays! Part of me wants to be in Malacca to get ready and buy the ingredients that are needed to conduct my 3 weeks of business but part of me wants to chill,relax,go for a swim and so. For the whole 7 days, 3-4 days were filled with discussion about the flyers and promotions and timetable. Other than that, everyday the only word that has been replaying in my mind was CUPCAKES CUPCAKES CUPCAKES. Obsessed much? I know. =(

So this is a short summary about my one week holiday!

Friday: Met up with Leonard Kwek for lunch and had another drum lesson!

Saturday : Facial! Baked brownies at night!
Sunday: Just stay at home and chill and finally made my bruschettaMonday-Tuesday: More business MSN meetings and discussion!

Wednesday: Went to Pavillion with mummy and had a small shopping spree! Went over to Nick's place at 8pm and went out with Navin for dinner. (longest walk of my life) We walked home. From Sunway to SS17. How cool is that!

*some F1 cars in Pavillion!

Thursday: Went out with Guan Shoong to find for places to stay,ate my favourite nasi lemak in UPTOWN,went to 1U to walk and shop around,ate my favourite meatballs,met up with Vanessa and we went SOULED OUT at night and Castle after that!

*yummy IKEA meatballs!*in souled out!

Friday: Went to Pavillion with Navin, had another long adventure around KL and went back to the apartment and took a cab to Sunway to have dinner with my sister! =)

*dinner with my sister!

We reached home at about 11pm and I was extremely tired already!
That's about it. I had a fun time. =) Looking forward for my degree year in Cyberjaya but at the same time,I'm already missing everything in Malacca. =(

xoxo,

MeiLin

Camping in the dark while listening to the sound of raindrops.

2010-03-23T10:23:00.000-07:00

I went to my sister's room today (I don't know for what reason again) and I stumbled upon her old CD collections.Ouh well,when I was younger,of course I don't bother about her the music she loves cause I know no nuts about it! However,I saw this cd that was surprisingly my sister's favourite band last time. Oasis! Fortunately, I think it's one of their best albums!

(What's the story)Morning glory!

I have to admit, I love their music! It's really good!
(other than Wonderwall,Don't look back in anger),this CD is filled with music that makes you wanna have nothing but a good time! Sometimes how I wish every second of my life is filled with music. Just like how you watch it in the movies! Every time my mood changes, the music change with me and it's back to back my favourite bands and songs. =)
I think it's time to go dig up some old music and maybe slow down for a moment. =)
Yesterday, I camped in the dark. There was something wrong with my house. My house was the only one dark since 8pm while other houses were filled with noises made by their kids and the telly while mine was gloomy and dark. My relative tried finding out what's the problem with the electricity in our house but unfortunately it was DARK and the only light we had was the torchlight! My parents and I had to sleep in the dark and fan-less and air-condless the whole night through! Luckily, it was a rainy night and frankly I enjoyed the night without anything at all! Feels so close to mother nature. I was lying outside my chilling living room and texting (NO INTERNET CONNECTION!) while listening to the raindrops. I had a cup of hot chocolate after that before head off to my parent's room to sleep with them (because of SOMEONE who had to scare me about sleeping in front of the TEEVEE!).

Yesterday night was just so relaxing and I hope by this coming Saturday, 27th March, everyone would want to get that "earthy" feeling by turning off the electricity for Earth Hour. In short, it's time to give back and enjoy nothing but to the sound of mother nature.

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Tomorrow is Wednesday and I'm going up to KL to spend my holidays there with my bestyand also for a lil shopping here and there! It feels like it's been a long time since I've been buying something practical to wear (dresses are not counted) and the electric flow inside of me is waiting to touch some CLOTHES! I need a pair of jeans! Desperately! Some basics and also some flats! AHHHHH! (feels like I wanna pull my head outta my body!)
Though I am spending my time in KL, I actually still have unfinished work in Seremban (OKAY,IT'S MALACCA,wth am I doing in Seremban!) I have to conduct a cupcake business for 3 weeks as my business assignment and I feel like I've left a huge responsibility in Malacca to enjoy for my holidays. =(

My head is just spinning in circles collecting every small details that I've left behind during my group discussion and I PRAY that everything will work out as accordingly during that 3 weeks period. If anyone if reading this,please support my event by clicking this
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50% of our profit goes to charity!

Please come and show your support by attending our event! =)

*If you are from Seremban, you can buy from me and I can pass it to you when I'm back in Seremban during the weekends! =)

I had a fun day on Monday, went out with Leonard Kwek for lunch and he taught me drums again! I think, I learned the baby way to play Bright lights- Placebo. It's stuck in my mind now but it was sure a super good feeling hitting the high-hats and bass after a few months! =D

Time to do some reading before heading to KL tomorrow. I've got exam on Tuesday and wish me luck for my business! =D

xoxo,

MeiLin

You make me happy.

2010-03-18T08:03:00.001-07:00

There's currently two songs that makes me feel very very happy now. You wanna know? =)

Tell me you feel happy when you hear these two songs as well? =)

xoxo,

MeiLin