Re-Use

Went to 全国华人文化节 (National Chinese Cultural Festival) just now. I went mostly because I wanna see the Boys' Brigade 1st Sibu band in action. Haha... Tonight there was this round town procession by all the Chinese associations and NGOs, and some schools as well. Around 140 groups took part.

Among all the effort presented, the pictures I showed above captured my attention. Too bad I didn't get which group are they from, but they have this cool idea. They actually creatively joined the empty cooking oil containers (I think it's the 5L type) together and tranformed them into a dragon! This is so environmental friendly and I bet it's a lot cheaper than the other 'real' dragon. It is this kind of innovation that we are looking for!

A few interesting pics during the parade.

And perhaps they got inspired by Transformers as well... lol.

100 Truths (99)

Tagged by Barbara... I think I 'ffk' her once last time... so not going to repeat that this time. :D

Be excited! You are going to know more about me... 100 truths some more!

About me :
001. Real name : Benny Dieh
002. Nickname(s) : Kentucky (the most common one)
003. Age: 20
004. Zodiac sign : Taurus
005. Male or female : Male
006. Elementary : Methodist Children Home Kindergarten
007. Middle School : SJK (c) Methodist
008. High School : SMK Methodist
009. College school : Taylor's College
010. Hair color : Black
011. Long or short : Short
012. Loud or Quiet : Em, average?
013. Sweats or Jeans : Jeans
014. Phone or Camera : Both
015. Health freak : Not really, sleep late always.
016. Drink or Smoke? : Ya ya, I drink like everybody else, everyday, almost once in 30 minutes.
017. Do you have a crush on someone : Not at the moment tho.
018. Eat or Drink : Lolz..
019. Piercings : Em, nope. At least never thought of it at the moment.
021. Social or Anti-Social : Social, what do you think?
022. Righty or lefty : Lefty, proud to be one!
023. First piercing : Pocked by a injection needle got la...
024. First relationship : Yup, with God.
025 First Best Friend : Arr.... so many! How do I know which one is best wo?
026. First Award : For Boys' Brigade? Bronze scholarship award. :D
027. First Kiss : Awaiting still for the lucky one.
028. First Pet : 小黑 (blackie), first official pet.
029. First Big Vacation : KL 2001. Not so big la.
030. First Love at first sight : Samsung NV3, my digital camera.
031. First Big Birthday : Don't really have a big one, my 20th birthday was celebrated by quite a lot of people tho. Haha..thanks to you guys =)
032. First Surgery : Thank God none so far!
033. First sport you joined : Running?
034. Orange or Apple juice : Orange. Ok ok only la...
035. Rock or Rap : Definitely not rap.
036. Country or Screamo : Definitely not country. But I don't know what is Screamo either.
037. NSYNC or Backstreet boys : I prefer DBSK if compare to them.
038. Britney Spears or Christina Aguilera : Prefer Fish Leong.
039. Night or Day : Night
040. Sun or Moon : Sun
041. TV or Internet : Internet. Youtube is actually "tv-on-demand"
042. Playstation or XBox: Never play XBox before. How to compare huh?
043. Kiss or Hug? : Never kiss 'properly' before. How to compare leh?
044. Iguana or turtle : Ninja turtle.
045. Spider or bee : Spiderman lo.
046. Fall or spring : Spent my whole life in Malaysia only. How to answer leh?
047. Limewire or iTunes : Never use those 2 before leh.
048. Soccer or baseball : Soccer of cuz. Baseball... sorry la, don't understand at all. Everytime the person hit the ball then he runs to the base. That's all I know, after watching Doraemon so many times.

I'm feeling so bad now. Seems like I miss so much in life. So many things I never experience before...

Currently :
049. Eating : Nope. Just finished dinner.
050. Drinking : Not drinking.
051. Excitement level : 60%. Eager to carry out my plans.
052. I'm about to : Continue my 3D model 'correction'.
053. Listening to : Nothing. Having loads of MJ's song this afternoon,
054. Plans for today : Finish my model.
055. Waiting for : My cousin to come.
056. Energy level : 40%... Wake up early this morning for breakfast with friends. Worth it!
057. Thinking of someone: Em, nope at this very moment.


Your Future :
058. Want kids?: Loads of them!
059. Want to get married?: Hahahaha.... sorry. Hahahahaahahahaha...
060. When : After I get the right one.
061. How many kids do you want : 3
062. Any names on the mind: Nope.
063. What did you want to be when you're a kid : Cartoonist / teacher
064. Careers in mind : Architect / Project manager / Lecturer / Professional Blogger?
065. Mellow future or wind : Wind?? woo...woo...woo...
066. Something you would never try: Skin somebody alive.
067. When you want to die?: When the time comes.
068. Lips or eyes : Huh? What is this...
069. Romantic or Funny : I think 'blur' is better.
070. Shorter or taller? : Taller ..
071. Protective or Caring : Wow... I think none la.. haaa..
072. Romantic or spontaneous : hm...maybe romantic?
073. Nice stomach or nice arms : Stomach, I think.
.074. Sensitive or loud: Average.
075. Hook-up or relationship : Relationship
076. Trouble maker or hesitant : Hesitant, really.
077. Muscular or normal : Normal, gua.
078. Kissed a stranger: Wow, I don't mind if the stranger is ak hem, ak hem...
079. Broken a bone : Nope!

Have you ever :
080. Lost glasses/contacts : Nope.
081. Ran away from home? : Hahahaa.... nope!
082. Held a gun/knife for self defense : Nope.
083. Killed somebody : Nope.
084. Broken someone's heart : Ya.
085. Had your heart broken: Ya.
086. Been arrested : Nope.
087. Cried when someone died : Not really.
088. Liked a friend more than a friend : Ya. I think so. Is that a friend still?

Do you believe in :
089. Yourself : Ya.
090. Miracles : YES!! (same like Barbara's reaction)
091. Love at first sight : Nope.
092. Heaven : YES!!
093. Santa Claus : Sorry. I really have to.... hahahahahaahahahahahahahahaahhahaha...
094. Sex on the first date: No, but somehow people did. I don't think they even know what sex means.
095. Kissing on the first date: Ya, some people might really mean it.
096. Angels : YES!!


Answer Truthfully :
097. Is there one person you want to be with right now : Not really. I mean together forever.

098. Are you seriously happy with where you are in life: Yes. I am.

099. Do you believe in God : Fuyoh! YES YES YES! And not any God but the one and only God. His name is Yahweh.

100. Post as 100 truths and tag 10 people:
...
...
I won't tag anybody la... If you wanna do it just go ahead. Do let me know ya! =)

Taylor's Lakeside Campus - Site Visit

(Thanks to sabdtaylors.blogspot.com)

At the end of my 3rd week of internship (2 weeks ago), I attended a meeting at the site of Taylor's Lakeside campus, which later on earned me a visit to the construction site of the long-anticipated new Taylor's University College's campus.

The architect, Ar. Ng Wai Keong and his brainchild.

I was with another trainee that day. We were explained patiently by Ar. Ng on the designs and ideas behind the things we saw. Some of the things mentioned really sank in my mind and would definitely be my future responds towards such design task. I was told by another architect that the construction is expected to be done by the end of 2009.

Left pic: With En. Bagus, the project architect for Taylor's Hostel.
Right pic: With Ar. NWK.
Both taken at the top floor of block C, with Pui Cheng, the trainee in white.

Truly, "success is by design". I didn't get a proper explanation of why is that the motto of the company, but I think only with good design we can change people's life and help us to identify ourselves on who we really are. With good designs, our passion can be unstoppable.


The overview of Malaysia's First State-of-the-Art Modern-Tropical University Campus... in progress. The blocks of the left are the classrooms and lecture theaters. The right block is the student's hostel. This is the view from block A, which is the "ump" of the whole campus.

Let's be excited of the birth of, I believe, Malaysia's best private institute's campus ever.

Back

Back home at last after 5 months. First thing I did consciously when I stepped out of the Sibu airport was to look up to the sky. Truly amazed by the numbers of stars, as if they were welcoming me back home.

Was chilled by the cool weather these 2 days. Feel so good. Feel just like home; and it is truly home. Was told by dad that it didn't rain that often until Sunday, the day after I came back. So I guess I'm considered lucky?

Went out with friends twice so far. Met some old friends and managed to crack some lame jokes as usual. Nothing is as good as those moments. It was really good to get to be updated with their current situation and their future plannings. Glad to hear that everyone is doing fine.

So many things passed through my mind these 3 days. Home is always the place where I somehow have more time to think about life, to think about Him. Well, ya, being free and relax is the main factor, but the quietness of the town after midnight is simply awesome. There's almost no human made sound outside my window other then the crickets' chirping sound. Occasionally, I can hear some dogs barking from far. Cars and bikes can be heard too, but those are just minor noise. And ya, I just heard the lizard. It is this kind of ambience which make me miss my home so much. Not a single moment in PJ/KL I can enjoy this kind of quietness. It is kinda peaceful, relax, and a bit solemn. Indescribable.

It is 230am now and the newspaper delivery man just reached my gate. Salute them for sacrificing their sleep at night. I guess they have to either sleep before distributing the papers or after that. They did so just to make sure those who wake up as early as 5am can get their fresh papers right in front of their house. How many actually thought of thanking them for their effort?

Lots of plan scheduled for this break. Gonna use my time wisely.

Some pics to be shared...

In LCCT last Sat. Lots of people and quite a number of them with their protective masks on...

... and so did I.

Poor thing.

Health declaration form. Everyone needs to fill this thing in the plane.

Sibu airport.

This guy was giving us a red card indicating that we have been exposed to the risk of having A (H1N1) virus. This is only when he thinks that we are not a virus carrier after looking at our health declaration form. He actually looked at mine for more than 10 seconds, which I believe is mainly because I wrote that I have a mild flu in the past 7 days. Well, luckily I'm still here in my room updating this post, without being quarantine in the hospital.

Home sweet home.

MJ, The Legend

A montage done a while ago, dedicated to MJ.
Indeed, he's a legend that couldn't be replaced.
Just like John Lennon, Elvis Presley, Bruce Lee and 黄家驹.
It's so sudden. Took me a while to digest.

Well, if you don't listen to his music, or watch his MV, or dance his dance, I believe he's still influencing your life somehow.

(thanks to alkiram.net)

He is such a legend!

Now I wonder, if his songs can top iTunes in such a short time, how about the drink?
Go and order one.
Bang! Michael Jackson satu!!

MMS Speak Up Malaysia

Digi is organising this competition where everyone gets to voice out their opinion on how to make Malaysia a better place, and win fabulous prizes! I have always wanted to voice out some constructive opinions, and I realise this is a fantastic chance to do so. And so I did.

This message goes out to all the taxi drivers, who never turn on their meters, and just literally "killed" the patrons with their VIP service charge. For example, a short journey between Mentari Court, PJ and Sunway Pyramid can costs up to RM7, and to SS15, RM10. I can simply take a cab with the meter on from Mentari Court to Kelana Jaya and it costs me less than RM5.

Sorry-lah bro, I know you have to make a living, but we need to save as well. Please spare us, and most importantly, the tourists, to let Malaysia be a better place, with better public service reputation.

Click for more information about MMS Speak Up Malaysia by Digi.

Goodbye Sam...

Knowing you for 2 and a half years.
And you flew off last night,
leaving me and other buddies.
Though we can still contact with each other,
but it'll be 2 different world,
separated by the slim monitor screen.

Launceston is not too, too far away.
Can be considered as near as Melbourne.
But well, money is the problem.
I can't fly there and visit you.
Of cuz, passport. lol.

Will definitely be missing you.
I'm sure the rest will do the same.
Missing your laughter, your nagging (lol) and your help,
and ultimately your presence.

Will see you soon again.
Only God has the answer to "when".
Will keep you in mind sister,
always.

Goodbye Sam.


With love,
Ben.

Taylor's Lakeside Campus - So Close to Nature

What a sight!
More pics coming up soon.

Pssss! Now busy because of somebody's birthday...

Taylor's on Friendster

Haven't been to Friendster for quite some time until I notice this.
Very nice layout. A good promotion strategy.

Click to Save

Weeks ago Digi started this thingy called "For Those Who Love to Save". This is such a wonderful thing as Digi will donate RM5 once you click. All you need to do is to fill up your email and choose a charity body to donate to. Then Digi will do the rest. As the first 10,000 person who clicked, Digi sent me a link to the 3 posters up there.

Do try to click and save lifes! Never know by clicking I can make somebody feels better. Thanks to Digi.