The One on Beautiful Sunday

I have 10 hours left before this beautiful day ends. Facebook has been switched on the whole time. Any soul that I could talk to, anyone who's day I could make, I would do. It feels so good being able to help those around me. Just the other day, just before I reached the bus station from the train terminal, I came across this lady, whose vision had been impaired and the only thing that led her to the next 10 metres was her walking stick. A truck was reversing towards her and I quickly grabbed her by her arm and led her across the small street. All she said was 'Thank you' in the most calm manner, having no idea what was about to happen to her before.

The sidewalk that she was led to had markings on the floor to guide the blind to their destinations. At 10pm, I was rushing back home for a good nap but something prompted me at that time to stay with her until she reached her destination. Slowly I followed behind her to make sure she did not knock onto any pillar. I was noticing the way she manouvered herself the whole time and instantly I was humbled by how, in a permanent darkness, they could head towards their destinations across busy roads, construction sites from two very distant locations. The whole time I was trying to hold my tears of gratitude.

I decided to talk to her. I asked where she was heading to. In a very jovial voice, she said she was heading home in brickfields, and that she was supposed to cross the mainroad towards the bank. My eyes immediately became watery, wondering how on earth could she be so jovial when all she see and probably she will ever see is total darkness. She then asked me back where I live. Our conversations went on and on until I led her across the main road to the bank. I asked her, will everything be ok with you from here? She said yes, she will. Don't worry boy. Thank you so much. I smiled.

This whole incident got me thinking the whole night. She thanked me so many times in one meet when I should be the one thanking her. For showing me what gratitude is all about. What it means to help the needy. What experiences money can't buy and what I should aim to do.

Being an insurance agent + wealth planner in Prudential Assurance has given me the opportunity to experience many things in life. It has exposed me to different kinds of people. My aim at first was to earn money and give some back to society when I first joined the prudential family. Little did I know, I'm helping people along the way as I work. The amount of burden that I could take off from a person and his or her family should emergency comes made me want to build my career in insurance.

On a beautiful Sunday, I want to be grateful for all the good and bad things that have come my way. I'm grateful for having a good eyesight to see the many things in this world and for a job that gives me the opportunity to help many people.

On a beautiful Sunday.

Cheers,

Kenny Japheth.

The One with a New Phase

Finally. I'm done with my honours degree. In case some of you are wondering, I studied Biotechnology. Not a bad course. Could be better in many ways. Nevertheless, it shaped me in many ways. I'm thankful to have the 'ticket' now. It was a long and tough journey for me, but I'm glad I persevered through.

Before I stepped into university life, I told myself to challenge myself constantly. I guess I did. Every semester was a self-challenge where I took on big projects in campus at the same time achieve excellent grades in my studies, and I am glad I did. It was not easy having sleepless nights and having to attend classes the next day but it was all worth it. It wasn't just hard work. It was not just routine. It was passion. It was the drive - the inner drive that kept me up at night. The drive to believe in yourself and not follow what your peers have to say, especially negative comments. If you believe deep down inside that you will pull through, then you will.

Alritey. I guess this is the new chapter for me. Working life. This is interesting. I've just applied for jobs in four totally different industries. Finance, media, wildlife conservation, and a biotech company. Still awaiting their replies. Of course, I wouldn't stop modelling. I plan to make it a part time job. Gotta start building up my body. Been losing too much weight during my examinations period.

Anyway, here's some of the modelling jobs I've been doing.

First one was for I.M. Magazine. This one was taken some time back. 8 months back maybe? Oh well, so much for updating blogs. (click to enlarge)

Probably 6 months ago, a bridal shop from Ipoh (Focus Bride) asked me to shoot for their advertisement booklets. Here they are.

Finally, the most interesting shoot, pre-grad photoshoot! My classmates chose a geeky 80s theme. So, here's some of the scenes...

That marked the last of my life as a degree student. More life experiences and challenges ahead. Excited for them! And for you guys, keep the passion burning! BE EXCITED FOR EVERYTHING THAT YOU DO! Keep the challenge going. That is how you are going to enjoy life. Not staying at home doing nothing! Cheers.

Kenny J.

Quote of the day

wilhemina or renee talking? either way, it's good.

The One with the Final Year Project preparation

Cute-ness defined.


kenny j.

The One With Campus Rock

They call it Band Night. The turnout was quite low. Kudos to some bands who managed to rock the crowd! Kudos to the awesome stage deco! Kudos to the organizing committee!

When I walked in, I saw people standing still at the beginning. Wasn't hyped up I guess. Warming up perhaps?



Anyway, went to band night with THEM:







And saw THIS there




Eugene "douchebag" Chew.






Only managed to capture this group. They call themselves Bani and friends. (Campus Celebrity Band). A band of very very talented individuals!






This small little girl is a FORCE! Jac. First time seeing her on stage and she owned the stage! Conquered! Awesome-ness?? Awesome factor of 10/10 for her! Keep it up Jac! I like her rendition of Bad Romance. It got one of my friends DANCING HER ASS OFF.!


This is Jac =)


Sorry Bani, couldn't get a pic of you...you were constantly moving! Love ya man!






Kenny :Hey Ramesh, look there!
Ramesh (who nearly lost my Little Britain VCDs) : Look where?






Kenny : THAT ONE!
Ramesh: Ahhh... that one!
Kenny and Ramesh : Syafiq!!!!
(ok, over dramatic)






That's my favourite drummer, SYAFIQ! (Campus celebrity Drummer). He wows me with his skills in drums! Travis "baking" barker. Awesomeness factor? 10/10.








Hmm...Guess who else was there??? (Campus celebrity model)







My gurl.... hotness defined! Poor girl was feeling down before the event. Glad that she went all crazy and hyped up after that =)







That's Josheen with Li Yi.


Phew, a night of Rock, Pop, screams, shouts, glam.

Electricity in my house went off at 12am that night! Went to the balcony, with candle lights around us and learnt MAHJONG. I had difficulties reading those chinese characters. But it was all good....Such a beautiful moment with my housemates.





Street chic





Kenny "with one more test to go" Japheth.
Cheers!


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The One with Unknown Art

Here's the thing. I'm currently staying in Kampar, Perak. Two hours drive from KL if you are speeding on the highway. I have three crazy-loud-PainInTheAssAtTimes-loud-loud-loud-very loud housemates in this house I rented. We've been living here for two-and-a-half years now. What I'm going to tell you is shocking. Well, not so. It could be funny to some.

I used to have a roomie. God knows why he left. Now I have all the room to myself! Ahh...the privacy! So, there I go, decorating, pasting posters and cards all over my wall..Obama, Art, Music, My favorite quotes, pictures of my family members, my housemates, my favorite starbucks pic (dark mocha frap!), ROJAK! (just to spark my creativity).








*My Wall of Great People behind the glaring smile*



There's this side of the wall behind my room door where I wouldn't even look at. Its plain white with few scratches. Who looks at plain white wall?!! (Well, I would when I'm bored).


Anyway....


Just days ago, one of my housemate was drying her hair in my room. Uusually, people would just dry their long hair and leave. This was not the case. This housemate of mine had all the time in the world to skim through my floor, my wall, god-knows-maybe-dust-on-my-floor while drying that medium length hair of hers!


What came to a surprise was when she looked carefully at the wall behind my room door and was shocked to see the scratchings on the wall that I've been neglecting were actually this:

长痛不如短痛

For direct translation, it's "Short Suffering is better than Long Suffering" ( I think. I need help if you're an expert). If you know how to read and write (which I don't), you would know what that means. I think that the person who carved that (probably way before I moved in) was going through some tough times and wanted to shorten all the struggles by well, committing suicide?? No idea, that's what I think. Hmmm... What say you, people with fluency with such phrases????











That's all for now. I have a test tomorrow! What's with the never-ending tests in UTAR!!!!

Kenny 'Instru' Japheth.



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The one with the trip back to KL with Josheen

For an image coaching session. It was one of the prizes won from Project O&O. Coach, Caitlin taught us colors and how crucial it is to have clothes that matches your skin color. And personality. We took a personality test as well. My result turned out to be a PEACOCK and Josheen was a DOVE. Both personalities are from both extremes. From the most outgoing personality to the most introverted one. Well, of course, I try not to let it define who I am. haha. Don't wanna be a peacock for the rest of my life you know. hmmph..





Here you go, a peacock personality.






And Dove....





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After lunch, it was the prize-giving ceremony! At balcony facing Damansara Cineleisure! Josheen and I received our Rm500 and Xiang won RM200 from Project O&O. Awesome eh?





Jonathan Wong and Leo Isaiah with Josheen and I. Photos taken from Xiang. Do check out his post on the outing.

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Photoshoot with I.M. Magazine is on 13th of August. It will be exciting! Pumping my body up for the shoot. Lifting heavier weights and more reps.... Unfortunately, I only hit the gym every Tuesdays and Thursdays. More effort needed. Well, of course I could make my room a gym as well.... crunches and major situps.....woohoo!


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Has anyone seen Glee's episode on Gaga? I had nothing better to do the other day. Did some comparison between show vs reality.








Which outfit resembles the real one best?????

I personally think it's the last one. (and maybe the one with BUBBLES.



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Just when I thought Mid-terms are over, lab reports due dates flooded in. =(







Cheers,
Kenny Japheth.