I express..not impress

The One on Beautiful Sunday

2011-07-17T13:55:00.008+08:00

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

2011-05-31T22:41:00.009+08:00

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

2010-10-13T21:27:00.002+08:00

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

The One with the Final Year Project preparation

2010-10-13T19:39:00.005+08:00

Cute-ness defined.

kenny j.

The One With Campus Rock

2010-08-22T13:28:00.006+08:00

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!

PS: ARTHURS DAY!!! If you ever thought of winning a trip to Dublin, join this contest! Click on ACTION if you wanna play...(not virus don't worry. lol) I don't want Dublin! I want Italy!

The One with Unknown Art

2010-08-19T21:44:00.004+08:00

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

2010-08-04T18:38:00.005+08:00

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.

The One With Another Video Game Movie

2010-07-24T11:52:00.011+08:00

TEKKEN! Heard of that? I grew up playing with that game on PS1 when i was in elementary school. Besides Street Fighter and King of Fighters. Not a big fan of Tekken though, it was just one of my many fighting games in my collection.

Well, it has been made into a movie. Waiting for its premiere in Malaysia.AUGUST 5TH!!!!! Anyway, here are the characters and stars who played them....

THE MEN

Here's the main character, Jonathan Patrick Foo as Jin Kazama

Jon is an English actor, Model, and Wushu martial artist. He portrays a young fighter driven by grudge upon the death of his mother. He played Ryu in Street Fighter: Legacy 2010.

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Kazuma's dad, Kazuya Mishima, played by Ian Anthony Dale

A powerful karate fighter. Passed on his DEVIL GENE to his son, Jin Kazama (Jon Foo). Ian Anthony Dale is a no-stranger in shows like CSI and Charmed (if you remember).

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Kazuma's grandad, Heihachi Mishima, played by Cary-Hiroyuki

Heihachi is the chairman of Mishima Corporation, fighter himself. If you have watched the first MORTAL COMBAT film, you would recognize him as Shang Tsung.

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Moving on, Steve Fox played by Luke Goss.

Steve Fox is a boxer from England. Jin Kazama's mentor in the film. Luke Goss is an english actor and singer. Married. Too bad.

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Gary Daniels as Bryan Fury

Kickboxer in virtual and reality.

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Cung Le as Marshall Law

I always lose using this guy in the video game! No idea why. A Jeet Kun Do fighter.

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Darrin Henson as Raven.

I always find this character kinda cool. With the shades and all. Raven is an international intelligence agent who sides Jin Kazama.

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Last guy, Miguel Rojo played by Roger Huerta

Huerta is an American Mixed-martial artist. He was in Ultimate Fighting Championship, you would know him if you watch it. A young Spanish brawler. One of the contestants in Tekken.

So, there you go. The male characters. Now, moving on to the babes. You don't wanna mess with them.

Kelly Overton as Christy Monteiro.

Christy is a Brazillian Capoeira fighter. Cut long story short, she BONDED with JIN KAZAMA. Kelly Overton is an american actress, producer, screenwriter and director. Don't mess. She reminds me of my friend, Mira Soyza.

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Anna Williams by Marian Zapico
Nina Williams by Candice Hillebrand

Nina, rival of Anna Williams. Works for G Corporation. Marian Zapico is a Spanish actress.

Anna, Nina's sister is a cold blooded assassin who works for Mishima. Candice is a singer-songwriter and an actress.

Well, I guess that's it! Hot guys and girls for you! Most of them are martial artists themselves. Now, I can't wait for the DVD to be out!

Here's the trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=st6dHmDSkhY

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Just done with Poster Designing yesterday. Yea, apparently Science students have to make science posters. We managed to make our way around Photoshop CS3! Lol! Will upload it when it's done. So proud that we managed to do something different! Our idea may sound ambitious at the beginning but thankfully, we held on to that ambitious feeling. Thanks to Li Yi again! =)

That's all for now. Will see you soon

Kenny =)

Cheers and be ambitious!

The One with Winnings of All Kinds

2010-07-23T16:40:00.004+08:00

This is great! Awesome in fact! Joined Project O&O, an online intervarsity competition a month a go and with many great supports, I WON! =)

Thanks to family members, close friends, and strangers for casting your votes! I'm very happy for Josheen Ma as well for being the female winner! First ever UTAR model, now the first Female Champion of Project O&O. Well, this is not the end. I'm sure there's more to come in the future. Keep it up Josheen =) I'm glad you believed in yourself!

I'm very grateful to have close friends to support me all the way. For you guys to sacrifice your time and energy in helping me moves me. I wouldn't be standing where I am today without them by my side. You guys will always be remembered and I hope one day, you guys will do great and mighty things for yourselves too! =)

I was never brought up in an encouraging environment. I guess situations make you stronger.

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Let's move on to another win. Spain. World Cup. Please tell me you knew about it. Sorry, haha. That's not the world cup they're holding in the picture. Couldn't find any. Was it all about LUCK?? I don't think so. It's all hard work and determination! Wonder what's running in their minds when they were playing in the field.

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Allright, let me tell you something funny. My friends and I were at the cafeteria today and the topic of 'accident' came about (among many other things). We were discussing about the many encounters of accidents some of us had!

This was the funniest encounter!! So, friend of mine, PeiPei has a friend who put her gear on reverse and banged the car behind. What would a normal person do?? Apologize?? Lol, instead of doing that, she came down from the car and scolded the man for parking his car behind her...She was yelling at that man, I have no idea why she did that! To shorten the story, her boyfriend came to the "rescue" and none paid for any damage. PeiPei was in the car crying, fearing that the guy would hit her friend for being out-of-her-mind!

If you were in PeiPei's position, what would you do???

Hugs
Kenny Japheth

The One and Only Finale

2010-07-09T17:41:00.005+08:00

Here's what happened. Went to Kl for an extreme hair makeover.

This was my hair before.

And this is after the makeover...

Still don't see the difference? Here's another pic.

Yeap, they gave me a new hair color with highlights and a erm.. STRIP-HEAD???

And there was a photoshoot session with International Award Winning Photographer, Edmund Tham at Taman Connaught, Cheras... Click on his name to view more of his work!

So, the photoshoot was in a construction site and I was all excited for the shoot. Here are some shots of me by Edmund Tham.

Thanks to you voters, I'm in the TOP 4 finalist running for the Male Winner.

I need a favor from you........ It would be great if you could help click LIKE in Facebook for her! Who is she?

Remember that I joined my own campus' modelling competition? Yeap! She's the female winner of UTAR Model, Josheen Ma!! This friendly and charming girl went to KL with me and guess what? She had an extreme makeover as well!!! (cos she's the finalist as well =) )

This was her before.....Awww the little innocent girl who looks sooo sweet.....

This is her after her Extreme Makeover!

Ready?

Ready???

Here!

And these are some of her photos!!

Ok. How is that not awesome!! For 10 years she's been keeping her long hair and they (Hair Asia Salon) chopped it off!! I can't even keep my hair for 10 weeks..lol

Look at how edgy she looks now!!! Sexay!!! HAWT!!!! CONFIDENT!! Fierce!

She embraced her new look and made it work by practising non-stop for her photoshoot!! Passion and big dreams she has! =)

Anyway, to vote for us (ONE MALE & ONE FEMALE winner), simply click on the links and click LIKE on the PHOTO ALBUM aight! (If you can't vote, it's because you have not 'LIKE' the group. (Project O&O). We have One Week left before voting closes. It will be 50% judging, 50% voting! Your votes are crucial!!!! Thanks so so much! One last time and we're so close to our dreams! Love you guys!!

Here's my link

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=20998&id=114085355285849&ref=mf

Here's Josheen's link:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=20998&id=114085355285849&ref=mf#!/album.php?aid=20997&id=114085355285849&ref=mf

Has anyone seen Twilight??? Heard it sucks.... Let me know =)

Some of your blog list are missing.I accidentally deleted some...cursor problems sorry =(

... Need to update again..

LOTSO's cute!!!
Kenny Japheth =)

The One where Strength derives from

2010-07-03T08:05:00.010+08:00

Do you know Jillian Michaels?? Biggest Loser? The screaming female coach who shouts and pushes big sized people over their limits? Nope? Yeap?

Annnyway, she has a new TV series, some may call it a spin-off, Losing It With Jillian Michaels. This time, she moves into homes and targets one family every week.

What is so interesting about this show is the fact that families are dying on the outside because of what's been kept on the inside for years. It turns out to be that every family has their own mechanics, the way they function, the way they treat each other, the way they speak to each other that manifests as diseases and well,weight problems.

Well, I watch this to be inspired, to be able to do more than I can, to be able to inspire others as well. I remember the time when I was working as a temp in my former high school. I have students feeling inferior about themselves. Why? Because society tells them so! Are you going to let society define who you are?

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Month of JULY is packed! Nearly every box in my July's calendar is filled up! Either with Exams or Assignment due dates. (lab reports as well). But I should say that this semester is a little easy on the time. I have one subject less to take!

Oh by the way, HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY my fellow Americans! ***Oh say does that star spangled banner yet wave, o'er the land of the free....and the home of the brave**** fireworks.. boom!

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Not going to ask you guys which team you're supporting cos it's all over facebook. Live tweets and status updates from friends and family members could shut CNN down!

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Let's talk about influential people in your life... Everyone needs a role model.Someone to look up to. Who do you look up to? Why?? What makes the person make you go 'Wow, i want be be like him/her one day!'

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Till then, cheerios!
Kenny Japheth

The One Where I'm in STAGE TWO!!

2010-06-29T08:23:00.005+08:00

Ok, this is so awesome! I'm through to the next round =)
Taking all in as a blessing... Thank you God! =)

Well,now I'm in stage two where 10 contestants have to answer 8 questions asked by 8 judges.

The judges are: -

Nasa Maria Entaban - Columnist and journalist at The Star. It's amazing how journalists can keep writing and coming out with fresh columns everyday! Reminds me a lot of Carrie Bradshaw =)

James Bent - Author and Founder of Outre Singapore. A Learning and Design Consultant in Singapore. This guy goes down to the streets of Singapore everyday in search for individuals with uniqueness, style and well, boldness to stand up for what they put on. How awesome is that! I'm a little like him (haha), the only difference is that I would walk down the streets and when I see someone who looks different (many of which my friends would respond by saying, "YOU CALL THAT PRETTY/HANDSOME"??), I would imagine me taking photographs of them posing for editorial mags. Waiting for a camera to come! =)
You have got to check out his blog!

Kim Ong - Influential Malaysian Blogger. Whom, by the way, is the beloved wife of Josiah Ng. Come on, don't tell me you don't know that guy. To be able to meet with an athlete is to be empowered and inspired by their spirit! Awesome. Anyway, Kim Ong has appeared in numerous Magazine covers (eg Clive) and obviously, newspapers.

Josh Lim - Creative genius behind Advertlets.com, a blog advertising network. What they do? They allow bloggers to earn money from your blogs! Awesome aite?

Edmund Tham - International Award Winning professional Wedding Photographer. This guy takes your picture so well, it could be an advertisement. I like one of his pic where a bride daringly slapped a meat (pork/beef..no idea) on her shoulders at a market... Would love to have such pics taken! (awesome concept)

Rosalyn Lee - Radio DJ with Singapore's hit music station 98.7 FM, host and ambassador of Power over Cervical Cancer campaign! Singaporeans should know her well. She's more than just a pretty face! Check her blog out.

Jeffrey Cheng - Supermodel, Actor, Host. You might not know his name but you HAVE CERTAINLY seen him in magazines, billboards, newspapers, shopping centers, and even in your dreams! He is one of the male supermodels in Malaysia that I look up to. An aspiring model like me should always have models to look up to! He has the whole package. He has the brains, the presence, the personality, and of course the look that has brought him to where he is now! Some may say it's hard to find people who are good-looking yet still being down-to-earth, I say Jeffrey Cheng. I get inspired by him whenever I see his pictures. I always thought, wow, I wish I could be like him!

Hannah Tan - Erm, I remember when I was in high school SMK(L) Bukit Bintang, the boys would go gaga for Hannah! Seriously! When she appeared in FHM magazine, the guys would just post her picture up on the CLASS' NOTICE BOARD! One of the most multi-talened person in Malaysia. Singer, Host, Model, and Actress. Confidence, confidence, confidence! Believe in what you can do and you will achieve it! She's a living testimony of it!

So, we have 8 professionals who are good at what they do judging, or I should say, helping or giving a hand to hopeful university students around Malaysia. How awesome it is to see them face-to-face =) Each one of them started somewhere to be where they are now. When's your turn?? Don't give up!

Here are the 10 finalists who need your help to be chosen to move on to TOP 4 (2 guys 2 girls)! Click LIKE on the ones you like aite! =) 50% votes, 50% judging =)

Here's me. Thanks to Li Yi, my beloved housemate for sacrificing her time to shoot my pic. Love ya babe! Weeee~~~~~~~~!!!!!!!!!

Lots of hugs! LOTSO!!!
Kenny Japheth Mah.

The One Where Inspiration comes from

2010-06-27T12:14:00.002+08:00

I can watch this again and again...

Very inspiring. Sometimes we tend to look down on the ability that we have to do great things in life! Dream big aite! Step by step...

Try not to cry watching it....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sjk1eLWr-QU&feature=related

Lots of hugs,
Japheth

*By the way, I'm through to Stage Two of Project O & O...Awesomeness...
Never once doubt yourself!

The One With "What Toilet is This?!!"

2010-03-15T20:40:00.005+08:00

Technology. Energy saving toilets. The lights in the toilet will only open if you enter the toilet. How cool is that! It's part of my university's effort to save electricity. Proud of it. I call it the Smart Toilet. (up to some point).

Was at the library today. My friend needed to go to the toilet for some big business. Amazed by the automated light when she opened the door. Happily went into the cubicle and well, invest. While investing, guess what happened?? Lights went off!!

Did I mention that the lights have timer??!!

So yeah, just when you're about to be amazed by new technology, have some pessimism on at least.

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Good question from my lecturer today. If two Chinese Malaysians can't communicate in any dialects of chinese with each other, why won't they use our National language as a tool of communication? Instead, they would rather speak in English. Why?

If Bahasa Malaysia is our national language, why aren't they using it?? Taking cultural studies this semester.

Hmmmm......
Kenny Mah

The One with 1989s

2010-03-13T17:45:00.011+08:00

Ok, I'm going to do something different. I'm going to dedicate this post to two 1989 'monkeys ' who have been there for me, through laughter and tears, made my life meaningful.

First one,

Name: Chong Li Yi

*Housemate* *Close friend* *Very caring person* *Strong woman* *Crazy most of the time*

by: Kenny

I have known her since I stepped my foot in UTAR. Oh god, she knows my darkest secret. We have been through ups and downs. Enjoyed every second getting all crazy with her. A hard-to-find true friend.

She's not a bad photographer herself as well. She takes great pictures of me. Hehe. Maybe one day she will be a fashion photographer! Who knows. Here are some shots taken by her.

Hugs to Li Yi! Thanks babe!
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Next one, my beloved cousin sister,

Name: Ashley Mah

By: Kenny

*crazy* *loving* *caring* *laughs for no reason* *faithful*

We grew up together and been through ups and downs. The craziest things we did was to set a jungle up on fire accidentally (innocently). Jungle was located behind our grandparents' house. Thank God the firemen came on time!

I like taking pictures of her. She listens to directions well when I shoot. The more she says that her angles are ugly, the more I want to prove her wrong. Love you lots. She's studying in UK now. Can't wait to see you when you're back.

Here are some I took at The Gardens, KL.

Hugs Lei!

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Now, moving on. Lady Gaga's new video is out. Telephone. Featuring Beyonce. Oh good Lord, what has she gotten herself into now? I don't know what to say. Awesome? Weird? Mixture of both I guess. Go watch for yourself.

Just a short one, exams coming up. Cheers!
Kenny Japheth

The One where I

2010-03-11T07:32:00.005+08:00

Dyed my hair.

I would say that it's peer pressure! And also pressure from my favourite hairstylist in Kampar. Wanted my hair to rest for a longer period cos the last time I dyed my hair was a year and a half ago?

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Random talk. Let's talk about sitting in the boot. Of an X-Trail. No more place to sit cos too many people were sitting at the back, I offered to sit in the boot.

Forgot to find the light.

Got scolded by my friend when I showed him. Called me a Bloody Poser. Haha... Wowza!

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Ok, ANTM premiering like, right now!! As I'm blogging! Cycle 14. Tyra Banks is realy an inspiration to me. To keep her show going for 14 cycles takes tonnes of hard work and passion! I'm also inspired by her to never stop encouraging others who feel bad about themselves. Encourage others to love whatever they've got and who they are.

Don't forget to watch it! Youtube. Or whatever softwares you guys usually clamp on to. New judge replacing Miss Jay, Andre Leon Talley. He's a force to be reckon with! He's from Vogue!

Miss J Alexander is still going to be the runway diva coach. Did I mention Perez Hilton too? Going to be a feature for their makeovers.

Till then,
Hugs
Kenny Japheth

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The One where I....

2010-03-07T10:18:00.016+08:00

won.

It's been a long journey! Never in my life would I ever thought of joining a model competition, what more winning one. This is an incredible journey. Thanks to those who voted. Million thanks to my housemates, i love you guys. Coursemates as well! Your cheers gave me the motivation to go on with the show.

Throughout this competition, I have made friends with many people, particularly other contestants. We were there every step supporting each other!

I've been through a lot in life and this is one of the greatest moment so far. One of my "Take-the-first-step" challenges in life. Dare to be different. You should try to!

Here are some of the pics.

First Audition.

Second Audition: Fresh and Young

Third audition: Wild

Top 10 Finalists. Supposed to mimic Moonlight Resonance. Hmm...

Here are some pics from the Finale Night.

Theme was spring. Personal styling round. That's my partner, Chia Lerk. She won the best mix-and match spring outfit. Thanks to her, my mandarin improved a lot!

Formal wear - Given a white cloth, supposed to work it on the runway.

Q n A session. I was asked "Who do you consider a legend?"... Who else?

Wedding runway.

Josheen Ma (female winner) and I, Kenny Mah.Both with the same surname. She won Best Personality as well. As for me, I was shocked to my bones when I was given the Most Photogenic award. Heartiest Congratulations to Josheen! Beauty from the inside out!

Thanks to those who contributed to the 40% voting! Special thanks to Li Yi, Joanne, and Victor for your continuous support! My beloved photographer, beauty manager and "agent". Haha...

My journey will not end here. Peace out.

Kenny Japheth

The One where I'm addicted

2010-02-27T09:42:00.006+08:00

TO GLEE!!!!! Hurry up next episode!! Can't wait till April! ANTM 14 is coming soon too! Next week.

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By the way, wrote a simple song two weeks ago.
In Malay, there's a term called Belum Cuba, Belum Tahu. You'll never know until you've tried. It's all about taking the first step. Sometimes I like to be the one taking the first step even when people tell me that it's dangerous. I'm not talking about jumping off a 50-feet waterfall, no way in hell I'm doing that! Talking bout challenges and passion here.

This song emphasizes on the word TRY. And trying should have nothing to do with our background, where we come from or history. Many people blame their history for who they are now. Anyway, this is just an expression of my feelings. I like to put them in songs. Like how I like my fast food to be dipped in tomato sauce....... -growls-

Here it is.

Title: Now That I've tried
Key: G
Music and Lyrics by Kenny Japheth

Verse 1
I used to think that I
Can't do anything...
No matter how hard I tried
It's just a dream
The grass is greener on the other side
This great divide
No, I can't reach
But I will try....

Chorus
Now that I've tried
It's not as hard as I thought it could be
Cos I believe
I'll follow what inspires me
Not my history,
Not my enemies
Or the ones who brought me down
It's the faith within
That has brought me to where I stand now
Now that I've tried

Verse 2
I start to take NO for an answer
And I won't leave it for later
Something's changed so deep within me,
I'm done accepting limits...
I'm living my life.....

Chorus
Now that I've tried
It's not as hard as I thought it could be
Cos I believe
I'll follow what inspires me
Not my history,
Not my enemies
Or the ones who brought me down
It's the faith within
That has brought me to where I stand now
Now that I've tried
Now that I've tried....
Now that I've tried
And you, and you, and you....
Should try.....

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BEEF!!!!!!! FILL ME UP WITH BEEF!!!!!

cheerios!

The NEW ONE

2010-02-26T23:37:00.006+08:00

It has been ages! Ages! Ages! Since I last updated my blog. And I realised that there's lots, tonnes in fact, of spamming going on in my comments section! Ridiculously annoying.

Anyway, 2010 has been a great year so far. A little update on myself. The wait is over. I took the first step to build a possible career I would NEVER thought I would do. Anyway, for the past two months I was too busy getting involved in a model search in my university.

Thank the Lord, I'm shortlisted to be in the finale held next saturday. Never in my life would I thought of getting this far. I have always looked into magazines and wished how I could be like those models in there, looking all good and well-groomed. And when I looked at myself in the mirror, I didn't feel good.

I guess I did not have enough confidence in myself back then. I mean, those who knew me back then knew that I don't have the perfect look per se. With scars, god-knows-what growths I had and chipped tooth that could be mistaken for greedy rabbits who broke their tooth. I've had nephews calling me a monster. (Ouch). Things turned around when I finally told myself convincingly that 'I like that scar' or 'I like that tooth'.In other words, I accepted the fact that I have it. I didn't put much thought on my "problems" anymore. Months down the road, things started to come my way. Dad brought me to the dentist to get things fixed and a friend of mine brought me to a dermatologist! I'm still a monster. Gaga's little monster!

Lesson learnt: The less you think of it, the more likely it will happen. For me, I left it in the hands of God. Why bother sweating the small stuffs?

To cut things short, I'm glad to be where I am now. Not because I deserved it but because I wanted it. If you want something real bad, you will do all it takes to achieve it. There's no limitations for you. If you want to be a singer, train your vocals everyday, study every perspective of music, songs, learn from experienced singers, join music schools or clubs. If you want to be an actor, learn and observe every moves in movies even to the tiniest bit of action or facial expression. If you want to be a scientist, love what you read, get the latest update or journals or published articles, consult lecturers, do whatever.

This is what 'I WILL DO ALL IT TAKES or TRY MY BEST' means. So what if we fail? What do you think? Should we give up? YES. YES. YES. GIVE UP IF YOU WANT TO STOP DOING WHAT YOU HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO DO!

So what if others say that you sound like a duck? Or you look like a piece of shit to be a model? Or you are fat and ugly? Or you are a total failure? What matters is 'WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOURSELVES?' Do you like the way you look in the mirror? Well, learn to.

I have failed many times in my life. I can complain all I want about the misfortunes I have been living with, I can whine or drop down to depression when people bring me down or say bad things about me, behind or right to my face, but I chose not to. When people say stuffs without using their brains, just smile at them, then leave.

You want people to think highly of yourself? Learn to love yourself first and stop complaining.

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Latest addiction: Beef! No idea. I'm scouring around in search of beef! Beef steaks, beef briskets, roast beef, beef juice I don't care. Any beef here??? MOOOOOO????

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By the way, what's happening to the politics in Malaysia now? Anyone care to update me a little?? Hardly read the newspapers... i know i know that it's important.... just gave up on mainstream newspapers that's all. I'm found guilty of not registering to vote! I'm guilty!!!!! Spare me! Quack!

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Going to sleep now. It's good to be back. Miss you readers. Hugs from Kenny.

Kenny Japheth.

oo, by the way, the modelling competition website is www.ums2010.com
check that page out. Don't be so mean to me...pleeeeease..... hugs!

The One with Random Feeling

2009-12-17T09:29:00.005+08:00

ONE WORD TO DESCRIBE MY FEELINGS NOW.. LIKE RIGHT NOW:

If you know it, SHOUT IT OUT NOW!!

The One With the Fiery Head Winner

2009-11-25T11:43:00.005+08:00

For once, the winner of ANTM is of good quality and she takes great pictures constantly. Knew she would go far ever since the first episode. Congrats girl

The One with The Double Job

2009-11-05T15:46:00.007+08:00

Good news, TGIF is opening a new branch in THE GARDENS, KL! Even better news, I will be one of the crew opening the stall! How cool is that? Working part time there for now as a Host. Will be at the entrance greeting you hungry and horny people for food, bringing you to your respected seats, and let you bathe in wine. Pfft. Right. But yea, do come pay me a visit. One reason why I picked this restaurant to work is because, admit it, it's the friendliest restaurant you can ever find. And many times people forget to learn the basics, PEOPLE FIRST, and TGIF offers the best training. I'm a part-timer, so will be there until December. Catch me if you can.

Double job, as my title says, refer to Two jobs , working job and a nose "job" , and two post at a time(read next post). Damn, I think I'm really losing it. Sigh. Anyway, I think only in Singapore the roosters lay eggs. Ugh. Again.

Anyway, here I am, wearing my uniform...

I think they are hiring now. Anyone who wants to be a host/hostess, waiter/waitress, bartenders, kitchen crew, dishwasher, or drag queen, feel free to have a walk-in interview. 1st floor, The Gardens, first restaurant you see when you cross the bridge from Mid Valley to The gardens. No, don't ask me for discounts or free food yet. But I could try.

Cheers people.
It opens on 11th Nov 2009. Check me out. I mean, check em' out.

Japheth S.C.

The One with The Fire

2009-10-29T14:10:00.009+08:00

“It is amazing you know, because, I mean Singapore actually if you really think is a bit of a gay city because even the merlion is half-half, so… very soon they’re gonna remove the merlion and put me there.” – Who else.

I guess the Merlion had to live its life ‘half-half’. Don’t we? What halves do we live in?

I took this picture awhile back and now when I look back at it, it reminded me of past experiences that had helped stringed the muscles of my confidence I have today. Not enough to blaze a trail but sufficient to sail along the trappings of life.

To let off one’s guard and allow oneself to be crushed with all sorts of encumbrances when everything else is going smooth is easy but to draw one’s sword and march through deterrence of life is a battle for victory. That’s visualizing oneself smoothing through.

We have been through both. But which one are we going through now? A week ago, I went to the Dermatologist for a minor surgery on my nose. I have no idea where the scars/warts came from but I guessed the specialist fixed it for a reasonable price. Started off with a painful injection of anesthetics right to the nose that ballooned and numbed my nose. Without anything to grip, I clenched my fist instead and curled my toes as my soul screamed when the needle penetrated deep into the bridge of my nose few times. Tears rolled down as I tried to withstand the pain. Then there was numbness. That was just the beginning. The doctor took some sort of burning hot wire (I don't know what it was, my eyes were covered with dampened gauze but i could feel the scorching heat inches away) and started burning those scars/warts away. Thank goodness there wasn't any shock of pain but once in a while, he would miss his target and pinned the hot needle on my un-anesthetize skin. That jolted me as my fist clenched hard all the time. Since it was on my nose, the smell was, well, toasted. Or burnt. Finally, he removed what he needed to. It will take two weeks for new skin cells to surface. Everyday, I'm on antibiotics until today. That didn't stop me from hiding my face from the crowd.

Here's the nose after the surgery.

Sentences taken from one of my favorite novels, On Chesil Beach. Whole book revolves around one wedding night.

Hug me.

Japheth

The One with Jobs of all sorts

2009-10-24T10:16:00.003+08:00

Now the irony. As much as I'm refraining from boarding a cab, I like chatting with cab drivers. Sometimes they have very interesting stuffs to share about the government. Well, most of the times.

Chatted with a Chinese cab driver the other day. Gosh. This is their general trend. Orchestraic profanity. Ni ah ma CH, zhing fu hou kao lan sui....yi kor hei gar MCH, goh kor hei gar MCH.. mai meh lan yeh la..Diu NM.. Basically what he was trying to say was, the government has been hiking up prices, what can we afford these days? Of course, he had some accompaniment to lengthen and hormonise his sentences. I just nodded in agreement with him trying not to be on his bad side. I kinda like the idea of giving them A WORD and then listen to them giving go on and on. Sometimes, I get irritated when they go too far. Too much. I can't take it anymore... anymore...

I like chatting with Malay cab drivers. Let me tell you why. Right after I board the cab, I'll explain to them where exactly I was going. Politely, they would ask me if I'm a student or working. Proudly, I say that I am a student in hope of getting some discounts. Pfft. This time, I do the talking. They may look Malay but their accents are never the same. You may get all sorts. Terengganu, Perak, Penang or Kedah (Utara style). Got used to it. And most of them are really friendly. Some may grunt about life but they generally do it in a more polite manner you see. Topics of any sort would be brought up. And, as predicted, cab driver asked, "Dik, kamu melayu ke cina?". Reminds me of Kumar. "Bang ada Melayu tak? Adderrr...."
Anyway, he asked me if I'm Malay. Or Chinese. I told him that I'm Chinese. Wow, you're good in Bahasa Melayu. I mean. Wah, pandai cakap Melayu eh, I ingat you Melayu, muka pun macam Melayu. Muka or skin color? Nah, not Malay. Just hang out with lots of Malay friends. That's most Malay drivers for you. Enjoy. Let me tell you. I like. Sometimes we even crack stupid jokes.

Indian drivers. Most of them. Enter the cab. Tell him where you want to go. Silent all the way. For me. For the driver, sing along Tamil songs. All the way. I want to say Anneh Anneh.... No chance.

Indon drivers. Stop the cab. No profile plate or whatever they call that. Close the door. Just being cautious. Wait for next cab.

Job seeking here. AMEX accepted me. At the meantime, I'll probably tag along with my friend in one of the reality TV show production coming up.

Till then,
cheers

Japheth.
Raw.

The One with The Increase

2009-10-16T20:42:00.004+08:00

First round of photography with Azrul. Was a little weird because it was my first time taking picture in a studio. Let alone by a professional photographer. But he guided me. Made me feel comfortable and a little relaxed. Not that fierce but will try to work on it aight?

Been away fro KL for months, and now, taxi fares went up to RM 3? Argh. The rate per meter increased as well. I usually pay RM 5 to get from my place to KL Sentral by cab but now, it's RM 8. Was caught in a jam in Brickfields today, and it cost me RM11! This is bad. I'm never gonna take a cab again in KL. Would rather leave the house earlier to catch the infrequent bus.

Those living in KL, how on earth do you cope with this?? ( for the car-less)

By the way, did you guys know that Lady Gaga gave a speech at the Gay Rights March at Washington last week? Hilarious. It's on Youtube I think. Check it out. People, stop puching the president! He has lots in his hands right now. Anyway, equality for all peeps!

Signing off
Nicole ANTM 13 rocks..

Japheth

The One with The Transcription

2009-10-15T11:18:00.003+08:00

Ok. Helped my friend out i some project. Getting paid a sum for translating a piece of video file into text. Basically a research company gathered six Malaysian mothers (real Aunties), getting their views on washing machine.

Was a group discussion. I had to figure out who said what for three hours. Yes, even when they chatter, murmurs, mumbles. Ok, some head-aching statements that I had to put them down in words even if they don't make sense...at all...

Joke 1: Asked about how laundry affects health, this
mother who thinks she knows it all, confidently said:

This is the thing, H1N1 for example or SARS..during the
SARS, i stopped cooking beef because scared will get infected...and then now
H1N1, I don't cook chicken anymore...

(pause) H1N1 caused by chicken??? SARS caused by cows?? Pretty soon, vegetables cause mad cow disease...

Joke number 2: Asked whether the use of hot water for
laundry is appropriate, one respondent confidently said, " Not important at all. Only for Eurasians, because they have four seasons......."

(pause number two) She's being racist now towards Eurasians??? or wht she really meant was Europeans?? No idea...these mothers are whack!

Anyway, worked round the clock in front of my lappie. been hitting the gym and swimming pool lately.. need to gain back the shape I once had..or never had =P

Cheers
Japheth

The One where I'm back to KL

2009-10-09T20:41:00.003+08:00

Ok. So now I'm back in KL. Been going out with friends. Anyone who's in KL and wants to lepak, just let me know. We can go for a yumcha session.

Anything interesting you tell me? Well, I've been having photoshoots at my friend's studio. He's an awesome photographer. So much I could learn from this guy. Can't disclose his name without permission though. But you people will know him very soon. He will be a well-known photographer in Malaysia. Watch out. An all-rounded guy, knows way too many things! But it's a pleasure hanging out with him. Always feel like there's endless knowledge coming out of that guy. (no, not dating him. A hang-out friend. That's it.)

Currently deprived of internet. Trying to be out of the cyber world for a moment. Wanna be OUT THERE getting busy. Also, been hitting the gym regularly.

Beyonce's concert is around the corner. Wish I could go though. Love her latest album. Been listening to it almost everyday ever since it was released.

Have you checked out One Republic's latest song- All the right moves?? AWESOME! Predicting that it will top the charts for weeks! Be sure to check it out.

Anybody watching America's Next Top Model Cycle 13? Man, those short girls are good! I mean, compared to previous cycles, awe some pictures and photoshoot concepts! Tyra's better this cycle.At the top of the game now, Brittany, Erin, Rae, Laura. Maybe Sundai as well. Keep it up people!

Most of my coursemates are having their industrial training now. Guys and girls, do well aight! Keep up the learning!

Kenny signing out for now.

Cheers.

The One With Unity Here

2009-09-13T09:46:00.003+08:00

Singapore confirm racist country! Until today, any Chinese mother wanna scare the kid will tell the kid, "If you don't behave, I (will) get the Indian man to catch you", Kumar.

Hey, admit it. There's racism almost everywhere. There's obviously racism in Malaysia. Obviously.

Many people hate Malaysia. Some love it. Let me tell you what about this country that I love. And don't. First, you gotta watch the video.

song features:

afdlin shauki . awie . ning baizura . atilia . jaclyn victor . reshmonu . pete teo . jason lo . klg sqwad . altimet . suki . daniel lee . nikki palikat . melina william

video features:

tony fernandes . maya karin . harith iskander . singletrackmind . stephen chua . izzy mohamed . shebby singh . nell ng . mak wai hoo . mak wai hoo . badri ibrahim . chan fong . mark teh . kamal sabran . sharifah amani . ng choo seong . pang khee teik . jerome kugan . january low . amber chia . nick lee . liang you cheng . muid latif . chong ji ann . ida nerina . muhamad safwan . anissa abd aziz . fadly sabran . danny one . nurhanim khairudin . joe loy . ho yuhang . yasmin ahmad . all the singers & project volunteers

I find it quite disappointing with this country when it comes to politics - which governs mostly every aspect of this country. BUT. The thing that I love mostly about this country is the people. Well, most. Some are just pain in the ass.

That video would prompt you to say "I love Malaysia". I ask, why it could do so? Well, the video portrays Unity among different races. It portrays the fun of being able to interact with different races. It brings us back to times where we had fun and laughter with or friends in school. Or now. From different backgrounds. My Form Six friends still come together to meet during festive seasons. Mostly Christmas. What I love about that group is the unity regardless of race and religion.

I wouldn't say that I really love this country but I would say that I love living in this country. I love my friends. A lot.

To my friends,
Cheers!

Japheth.

The One where Kenneth Doesn't exist

2009-09-03T22:55:00.008+08:00

People have been asking me, "Oi, when are you going to update your blog?". Busy-ness started again. Finals is in two weeks! No more classes.

Subjects this semester include:
Biochemistry - Mr. James. Lecturer. I swear to God he stares at me sexily at times!
Microbiology - Dayum. Too much bacteria. Still thinks that my 'infection phase' started here.
Intro to Biotechnology - Extraction of DNA. and DNA. and more DNAs.
Physiology - Disappointing.
Organization and Human Resourse - TOO MUCH to contain.

Anyway, that's not the focus here. Move on.

The focus is on this. MY NAME IS NOT KENNETH. Way too many times. Just because my name is Kenny. It automatically gave them the right to call me Kenny.
Just because it's short for Kenneth. Worst, some even insisted on calling me Kenneth after I corrected them! Whatever lah Sunday School teachers.

Just because she's a stripper, her name is not Destiny.
Just because she's a nun, her name is not Maria.
Just because he's a drag queen, her name is not Kumar.
Just because she's Chinese, her name is not Ah-Moi.
Just because she's fat, her name is not Rosie. coo !
Just because he's effeminate, his name is not Gay. But high chance he is one.
Just because he's fat, his name is not Bob. or Hippo.

and the list goes on...

Saw this mantis the other day, called Praying Mantis by many, Mantis religiosa by scientists. Even scientists wouldn't let them go. What's with the religiosa? Just because of its resemblance to praying.

KungFu Mantis

Sleepy. Good night!

Japheth.

The One with Us to Begin With

2009-09-03T05:42:00.003+08:00

Eat in at a restaurant. Kids running around. Screaming at the top of their lungs. Screeching noises that pierces through your eardrums. What do you do?

I could still remember the days when I spent my time completing my assignments in cyber cafes where there were kids, barely reacheh puberty, yelling at each other with words that took me way beyond surprised. Young chinese kids. Cursing in Cantonese. Words that I could never bring myself to utter. Not even to joke. Those words used made FUCK YOU feel inferior. It's just Warcraft. Chill.

With frustration I said, "Kids these days". Come to think of it, this phrase has been uttered for many generations now. My grandfather used to say that. His father said the same thing too.

What I believe the phrase should be is "Adults these days".

Why? Watch this powerful commercial.

Cheerios!
Kenny.

The One with The Drag

2009-08-23T19:31:00.013+08:00

Sorry, was gone for some time. Here's the reason:

Drag. Here's the thing. Things have been dragging ever since I was diagnosed with Urinary Tract Infection, which turned out to be a muscle pull at the congenital area. What the hell. Went to the doctor five times in two weeks. Was intoxicated with drugs. I had a bad sore throat, diarrhea, abdominal pain and fever on top of the muscle pull that was deemed "should be fine in few days".Hell no. Finally found out that it was all in the MIND. Didn't know how I went through my examinations and constantly-bugging lab reports. Did it!

Never mind the season. Fit as a fiddle now! Can finally sing.

Well, that's not the only thing that has been dragging. Gotta share with you guys. For those who have not seen it or those who have seen it. Watch it again. She's KUMAR THE DRAG QUEEN. Stand-up comedian. She's freakin' hilarious. Brilliant. Best stand-up so far in Southeast Asia. Videos available below.

Enjoy the drag. Will update something more interesting in the next post.

For those who contributed equipments for the Fundraising in campus, here's a message for you:

Videos of Kumar the stand-up comedian.

Enjoy! Some words may be foreign to you. Watch again to understand them. If you really can't (slow), feel free to ask.

The one with The Easy Way Out.

2009-08-10T20:45:00.005+08:00

Mr. James.Biochemistry lecturer.Asked us to memorize pathways after pathways of metabolic activities. Not that difficult after all. But some students can't memorize word by word, enzymes by enzymes, substrates by substrates. So what do we do? Mnemonics!!

Remember those days in primary school with mnemonics and acronyms written all over the 'autograph' book? Could only remember one. Written on the last day of elementary school. Fine, primary school.

Friends
Remain
And
Never
Can
End

Pfft. Look at how many friends we have been keeping in touch with? Or is it just me? I only have one!

So, my dear classmates, this one's for you!

Glycolysis is a freaking 10-step process. From glucose to pyruvate.

Pyruvate then joins with acetly-CoA, entering the Krebs cycle.

If you guys have any interesting ones, feel free to share.

*Names mentioned are solely fictional. Any resemblance to persons, living or dead or heavy, is entirely coincidental.

Cheers!
Exams again.life in campus.

Kenny J.

The One where Pigeons Fly

2009-08-09T11:54:00.005+08:00

Took this picture in Kampar. It depicts the modernness of this still, "tranquilized" town. I captured this because it reminds me of a concrete bird nest where each balcony houses a bird. or two depending on the mating season. There's so many things in life that we thought we could never do or ever achieved just because we keep telling ourselves that it's impossible. If I had not taken risks in life, things will be a lot worse for me. There's a time when birds come out from their nesting place - some look for food. Some explore the limitless sky.

Some fall. Tumble. So what. Sky is limitless. Worth pursuing. Try again.

What does not kill you makes you stronger. Old-aged phrase.

Poison for somebody is food for another person. Literally speaking. Scroll down.

Coo!

Cheers!

Japheth.

The One with the Painful Hectic Week

2009-08-05T19:48:00.007+08:00

Not a diary person. Been away from the internet for some time. Was assigned to be in charge of a fund-raising project for Science Week in campus. My team proposed to sell ice-blended smooties. Three flavors chosen; Mango, Chocolate-Banana (termed ChocBan), and Vitagen. We toiled our asses off for a week. Some skipped lectures (thanks again for the sacrifice people!). Well, I had to skip them all. Part of the job specification. Chairperson: Skip Lectures. Together we pushed our sales from last Monday to Friday. Sales was too good, we had to rush out for re-stock of resources. Heard the net profit earned was the highest any clubs have ever achieved in fundraising so far. Glad to have formed a great team. You know who you are. Cheers to you people!

Fun . Organized. Fast-selling. Delicious. Addictive customers. Weird customers. Positive feedback from lecturers. Great teamwork.

In that same week, suffered a bacterial infection in the bladder. Excruciating pain when I urinated during the one-week project. Kept it for two weeks due to the busy-ness. Went to the clinic on the last day. Got my urine tested. Positive. For infection. Antibiotics for a week. Recommended cranberry juice to drink. Feels better now. Still gonna keep those cranberry juices flowing.

Love your urinary tract. Drink Cranberries.

Been awhile since I've gone back to KL. What's new there KL fellas? Haze getting from bad to worse?

CNN is still posting Obama's issue on healthcare. Darn. Mr. President 42 to North Korea? Bold step sir.

Cheers for now.ouch.

Japheth

The One with the Hot Pokerface

2009-08-02T08:18:00.003+08:00

Found this on YouTube. Dayum! It's uber-duper ultimate sexy. And that voice! .chills. Don't think he needs any introduction. You must be living in a lie if you do not know him. Dayum, I'm sure my lecturer even knows the song! How often do you get 40+ year old lecturers with the ringtone of David Archuleta and could even say 'Leona Lewis' just by the hearing the intro of Better In Time ? Slim pickings!

I saw a dude the other day in my campus and I asked him, "Has anyone told you that you look like Jason Mraz?." I got a blank stare from him! I thought maybe I freaked him out a little. So I asked his friends sitting at the same table instead, "You guys know Jason Mraz, right?." Can you believe it? Everyone gave the same blank expression! They muttered among themselves as if I spelled out the formula for determining the energy that takes into account all matter where mass is the accumulated mass of the known universe! (its E=MC squared by the way) No offense to the victims.

Anyway, to introduce the following singer, he's an eliminated contestant from American Idol. Dammit, don't ask me what's American Idol! Enjoy.

What'dya think? .satisfied. contented. smiles. I think he just GAGged some Lady. Gagged her real good.

Kenny J

The One where......Heheh

2009-07-22T23:24:00.003+08:00

Sorry people. Exams. Exams. Exams. Physiology mid-term in two days. Fundraising project next week. Will try to update this weekend. Probably with a new song. Eugene Chew, lend me your guitar please.

Cheers

Japheth.

The One with the Best Sleep

2009-07-11T08:46:00.007+08:00

Here's something for you as a reminder on what life can offer. Some of you are de-motivated, feels like giving up, afraid of taking chances and make a bold step, worry about what tomorrow may bring when the present is what you're supposed to live, feels like there's no one whom you could trust, or have low-self esteem until you have no idea what to do in life....or NOW.

Something for you.

Spelling Error. Every SCRAP is worth using.

Don't throw your talents away.

The four colored stripes are taken from the Malaysian flag. Independence day is around the corner. Next month. I'm a little early. =)

Have a great weekend. See you next week. Will be busy with the mind festival. Attended a Sleep Therapy Workshop. Damn, she was good. As she spoke to us when we closed our eyes, the hypnosis pulled me so DEEP, I felt like sleeping there in that room with Luke. Of course I did not. Would be embarrassing if I just dozed off in that class.

Cheers!

The One With the Bloody Cute Owl

2009-07-09T07:17:00.003+08:00

Coo. Coo. Coo. Found this video in one of my blogs-to-read, Ryan Pfluger. It was obtained from Youtube. Check out how adorable Kitty the Owl is. I'm very sure it's in Malaysia - here at home.

Kitty the Owl

So Adorable. Reminds me of Furby!!! I want one!

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Let me translate for those who don't understand a single word of Bahasa Melayu

Lady: Dia suka la ni... She likes it (the patting)....

Kitty: (some noise made by Kitty).... Get your dirty paws of me!

Lady: Hmm....sudah? ...Enough?

Kitty: (noise)... Damn, it aches woman!

Lady: Garu-garu.... she said scratch scratch.
Lady Sudah? Sudah? Sudah tak? Nak Lagi? Enough? Want more?

Kitty: (noise) .... No, I said no. Listen to me!

Lady: Ya saya.... Yes my love

Kitty: (noise).. No. No. No. No. No.I'm reporting to wildlife association!

Lady: Mm..sedap la dia .... Looks like you're loving it. But if you direct translate it, it means, mm..you look delicious.
Lady: Ok dah. suka ya? cukup ok? Kitty? Sayang cukup la sayang.. Hmm.. nak lagi la tu kalau dah mata separuh tu? kena la buat lagi.. Ok love, enough ok? Kitty? Enough my love.. Hmm.. Looks like you want it again, your eyes says it all.... (your looks betray you)

Lady: Ok ok. Yalah Sayang, cukup sayang...Ok ok, yes my love, its enough my love
Lady: Ok la ...

Kitty: (Kitty carried on arms) Oh wait wait wait...don't spin me around. You're giving me a migrane!

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Now I miss my cat. A cat I used to have. Chockie his name. He loved me alot. He ran away from home though. I wonder why. Miss you Chockie. If you're reading this, I beg you to come back to me. I thought you liked wrestling.

It's not a squirrel ! It's chockie. My chockie. Meow!

The One Where Mind is Power.

2009-07-09T06:23:00.000+08:00

My campus is having a pretty huge event for three consecutive days. 10-12th July. Starting tomorrow. Apparently many universities will be taking part in this Festival. It's a National Mind Festival held annually. (I'm advertising for my University. Not bad.) I'm actually very proud to be a student of UTAR... KAMPAR ONLY. Kampar campus rocks. Many thanks to my friends here. We promised to make it a happening campus before we came, we did. We definitely did. So, here's the flyer that some of you might have seen it around town or newspapers.

In case if you can't read the heading. It says LOOK AT THE CHART AND SAY THE COLOUR NOT THE WORD.

Schedule. Few talks that interest me. Emotional intelligence for personal effectiveness. Learning brain for the 21st century. Self Hypnosis.

How much of the brain do we utilize daily? Right now, typing this, I don't think it's even 1% ! My grandfather is 95 years old this year. He walks straight-up, he reads almost everything. Newspapers. Novels. Magazines. I always take his Newsweek Magazines. (love it). He does morning exercises daily. Writes frequently. Gives me advices on life. Updates me with the latest news. Does house chores at times. No Alzheimer. No Parkinson. Fit as a fiddle. His flexibility is way better than mine. (Still with my struggles of bending down to touch my long toes). And he's not in any wheelchair or walking sticks! His trick? MIND POWER. Love you grandpa.

Too many times have we neglected the great capabilities of the brain. Our brains. If you're free, why not take a drive down to Kampar this weekend?? With luck, you'll find me.

Here's the link if you need more information. ' Click on me. I am the link. '

Another test tomorrow. Microbiology. Nope, not streaking tomorrow. Deputy Prime Minister will be there. Can't possible streak.

Cheers.
Kenny

The One where Science Meets Nudity

2009-07-06T22:52:00.000+08:00

Now, in Microbiology, we have a technique called streaking. It's used to isolate small colonies of bacteria from large concentrated samples. This is what we did. We streaked. We streaked Escherichia coli also known as E.coli

See those little dots there? Yea, those are the babies that we want. Small pure colonies.

That's science.

Streaking, according to Wikipedia, not in a biology term refers to "..the act of taking one's clothes off and running naked through a public place". Like this,

or this,

a japanese streaker.

Or even this!

(crediting photos taken from google)

It also says that streaking is DISTINCT from NUDITY or NATURISM. In what sense?? Streakers usually intend to be noticed , and may choose large audience for their act whereas nudists prefer places with serenity and peace. It is also distinct from 'flashing' (dayum!). Flashing shocks or traumatizes a victim in general. So running around naked does not traumatize anybody?? Let me differentiate for you.

"Now, while being naked, let's listen to the inner voice of this jungle and be one with it"- Naturist perhaps

"Oh look John, there's a naked guy running around our lawn !" - Streaking perhaps

"Damn it John. A guy came to me, took out his trench coat and showed me his naked body!. I'm traumatized now!" -Definitely flashing-

What about porn? A whole different category?? Now you know that the act of being nude has its categories!

You may think this is a little weird or odd for us. Well hell yeah it is. We're living in Asia! Well, not exactly the reason. Streaking occurs mostly in western countries like my country of "origin", United States. University students would streak for god-knows-what reasons. Fans at football or rugby stadiums would streak across the field.

If you browse through Streaking in Wikipedia, you will get a whole list of 'Streakers' at the oddest places.

i. In a badminton tournament. (Well, as if shuttle-Cocks aren't enough.)
ii. In a golf tournament. (They have the balls to do it.)
iii. At the stage holding a peace sign on national US television at 46th Academy Awards.

Yeap, so the next time your lecturer asks you to Streak, damn-it, JUST STREAK!

Had a practical test where I had to streak today. Hope I did well. Not a good streaker myself. Need more guidance.

Japheth

The One where Japtheth is Two Months Late

2009-07-06T17:44:00.001+08:00

No. Not late of Period. I'm never two months late. I'm always on time.

My close friend's wedding fell on my beloved's birthday - 9th April 2009. Sacrifice was what I had to make in order to attend JANE JOSEPH's wedding!

It was a church wedding. Church located at Summit Hotel, 2nd floor. It was beautifully decorated! The lighting was just nice. The deco wasn't too much. I could still remember the time when we used to talk about her "future" wedding and first sex. Damn, she was excited!

Her time is now. Jane Joseph, you married a very handsome man. You win.

When you walked down the aisle, I teared. Nothing looks more celestial when you walked down that aisle (besides me but I give you credit since it was your wedding). I could not be happier when the both of you had your "first kiss" after being announced as "Husband and Wife". You deserve it Jane. You've waited so long for this. ( 3 years??). And you better say that I gave you the best present ever. Sorry I wasn't there for your wedding dinner. Shit happens..... in the case of Natassia, seteh-ness is a common word.

Your family members from god-knows-where were ALLLLLLL there. I could still remember the phrase pastor said after we were all seated down. "When I look across the room, I'm reminded of Slumdog Millionaire". The whole room just bursted out in laughter. Lol.

Isn't Nelson cute? Damn it Jane. You better take good care of him.

Natassia and I who couldn't tear more.

That Nelson better not be checking out chicks with bigger cameras.

There you go. A post dedicated for you. Beautiful wedding. Can I get married next? Don't think so.

Anyway, been thinking a lot on whether I should 'metamorphosize' my image. Planning to change the glasses I'm wearing. As much as I love it. I kinda look older in it. A pigeon (click on pigeon to see pigeon) told me that I look older than my Biochemistry lecturer. Ugh...

So, this is me with and without my glasses. Too lazy to wear contact lenses again. The whole eye-poking process it too tedious for now. We'll see how.

With glasses. Yes Eugene Chew, a Siberian Husky! =)

Without any glasses. Imagine me having sight impairment or vision blurred staring into the camera. Always feel safe with my glasses on.

Cheers now.

Japheth.

*Gotta study now.

The One with the Short Break

2009-07-05T11:23:00.000+08:00

Been quite busy these days. Exams and fund-raising project coming up. Probably will update next week.

Anyway, my faculty posted a list of places for Industrial Training. Few notable organizations - Assunta Hospital, National Zoo in KL, GlaxoSmithKline, Sime Darby Tech, Yeo's and Aquawalk aka Aquaria KLCC.

I was thinking, Biotechnologist should be sent to Biotech company for training but the company's too far from my house in Kl. Heck it. So, I've opted for Aquaria KLCC instead. It's something like Underwater World in Sentosa Island, Singapore. I prefer the one in Singapore though. Hehe. Called up the company. We, as science students would mainly be placed under conservation department where we would test water quality, cleaning, and taking care of exhibits. For me, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Who would have the chance to work in such places for 11 weeks!! Here are some pictures taken from the internet. (Credits to certain blogs.)

Don't think this is the dangerous shark. Don't be fooled by Jaws or Shark Attack. Damn those movies. Thank God for Shark's Tale..hehe

Hopefully, that would be me.....slim pickings =(

If I don't get that job, argh...I guess I would go back to American Express Communication Center. Handle Singaporean or Australian Merchants again. I don't really mind. Been working there most of my sem breaks.

Ahh..I miss my colleagues from American Express...

Oh ya, I have a friend who shared with me his story of his ex. What do you people think of 'Hostile Ex-es' or ex-es who just wouldn't be friends with you even after a long time? His ex (a guy) just loves to boast about the new partner. Wouldn't even care to hold a proper conversation without the resentment. So fatiguing. What d'ya think?

Cheers...wish me luck in my exams! Pray that I would get that job and get back to KL!!!

Japheth S.C

The one where I'm happier now (re-post)

2009-06-27T15:42:00.000+08:00

This is a re-post. Wrote this song early this year. I write songs to express how I feel ever since I was in high school. Not a good singer myself.(hehe). I just express - which explains my blog title. I have been childish by thinking that it would be better to keep the songs that I write to myself. Well, MJ's death made an impact to the world, especially through his songs. I grew up listening to his songs. Was inspired by his songs. It's all about sharing to the world.

So, here's the re-post of what this song means to me:

I begin to realize that some relationships are based on the fact that both or either sides are lonely and in need of attention and affection. As easy as it may look in the movies, compromising and tolerance can be an enemy.

Time spent so much on relationship that we begin to lose the person that was before. In the absence of a partner is a real test of how one deal with loneliness and utilize the freedom present.

Some would handle it well. Others may go to extreme levels in search of something to fill the ‘hole’ of loneliness. Others may move to a depressed mode, feeding on sadness and self-pity as the mind enjoys being fed on stuffs like that.

This song is specially made in the presence of stillness and self-finding. There’s never going to be a dependence on anyone but ourselves and God. I felt peace writing the chorus as I began to realize that my potentials could be more than just what I have now.

Home-made song. Bad sound quality.Sowee.

Happier now

Lyrics by: Kenny S.C

Key: G

Verse 1

Everyday,

I need you here

Thought I could live without you

But now it's time to disappear,

My loneliness and fear

Verse 2

It's a struggle everyday

Living life, come what may

Finally realize how i could put

The pieces back together

Chorus

I'm taking oath, reading books,

Writing letters to myself,

Sing a song, all day long

Feel so light when I

Finally found the space for myself

I lost long ago...

I'm much happier now

Verse 3

You're standing there

Explaining yourself

I still don't think

You're telling the truth

All is gone now, I hope you know

That I'm tired of this one way route

Chorus

I'm taking oath, reading books,

Writing letters to myself,

Sing a song, all day long

Feel so light when I

Finally found the space for myself

I lost long ago...

I'm much happier now

Bridge
And the reason for this part,
Everything I did You just broke my heart babe
You always think that you know
But baby, it's time to go....

Chorus

I'm taking oath, reading books,

Writing letters to myself,

Sing a song, all day long

Feel so light when I

Finally found the space for myself

I lost long ago...

I'm much happier now..

Cheers.

The One where "If I were a plant"

2009-06-26T07:53:00.001+08:00

Just a quick post.

It's in my lecture slide. I always thought, if I were a plant, I would take up all Nitrogen. But when there's excess, the plant would have long SHOOT to ROOT ratio. Ugh.

How far is the 'shoot'? I've no idea. Let's ask the 'short root'. Is it true that short roots 'shoots' higher (or further)? hehe...

Rest In Peace Michael Jackson. Thank You for changing the music industry and leaving a mark for generations to continue your work as an entertainer.

Read somewhere that you faked your death?? Don't think so. But if it were to be true, stay here with me. I'm young.

Sorry. Just pulling your leg Mike. Once again. Thank you!

The One With the True Test

2009-06-25T07:05:00.000+08:00

Revived responsibility. contemporary personality. cutting-edge projects. conservative minds. All these need to be dealt by Japtheth this semester. Piling reports, assignments and ongoing tests on top of it. What is needed of Japheth? It's Time Management. Some want experience. Some want challenge. With challenge comes a price. With challenge comes a sacrifice.

Having chunks of workloads plunged onto our shoulders is not something to boast about. Too many people boast about the amount of stress they have. The amount of work piled up on their office tables. The amount of responsibilities they uphold. Isn't it fascinating? I mean, I do admit that I subconsciously do that at times. What's fascinating here is that some people gets the 'wow' feeling listening to those who enjoy grumbling and boasting about their 'things-to-do'. Come to think of it, nah.

Time management does not only include managing time for running errands and completing tasks that seem never-ending. Work is always there. Where is play? Where does exercise fit in? How does self-building become a part of time management? I always tell my close friends that the certificates that they have is not bringing them anywhere if they do not have personalities. Good personalities. Charming personalities.

If you're a whiner. If you get frustrated over little things that are not worth sweating for. If you complain at every tasks given to you by lecturers or boss. Let me tell you something, your work load is ongoing no matter what. Every single one of us is susceptible to fall at times, to break down and feel frustrated. Rise up and let it not be a habit that would eventually lead to our destiny.

I'm very proud of my man, Obama. 2008 was the year of change. 2009 is progress. Live it.

**yes yes yes...i have this t-shirt. hehe....see, i have it!

Yes we can! Si se puede!

The One with the Longest

2009-06-24T04:10:00.000+08:00

No. It's not what you think! I mean... I'm a clean-minded, innocent guy. I'm gonna post the longest WORD instead. (of anything long that might be of interest). Years ago, everyone was talking about the longest word. When I was in high school, it was a bet! Who said it the fastest and correctly wins RM1. This was the longest word years back.

Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanocon

It's 45-letters long. It's a lung disease caused by inhalation of volcanic ash.

Recently, a new word has emerged. The challenge gets tougher. How tough? Let's see the new word.

Methionylthreonylthreonylglutaminylalaylglutaminylprolylleucylglutaminyl
serylserylthreonylalanylthreonylphenylalanrylglycylphenylalanylprolylvalyl
prolyllanylarginylaspartylglycylglutaminylvanylleucylprolylglycylvalylglutaminylis... ylglycylarginylalanyllysylleucylthreonllysylalanylasparaginylserylglycylargieony
lasparaginylglycylserylglycylglutanylglutamylleucylleucylvalyllysylalanyasparagin
ylphenylalanylvalylglutaminylylthreonylvalylarginylglutaminylglycylutaminylvalyl
arginylvalylthreonylglycylylvalyllysylphenylalanyltyrosylarginycylglutaminylseryl
serylleucylaspartylpglutaminylglutamylglycylaspartylleucylanylglutamylalanyltyrosyl
prolylglutamyserylvalylasparaginylalanylthreonylaspylthreonylserylthreonylalanyl
glutamylltamylglutamylglutamylvalylprolylalanyleucylvalylserylthreonylalanylglutaminy
glutaminylthreonylarginylisoleucylglutylhistidylphenylalanylaspartylalanylar... lylglutamylmethionylvalylisoleucylaspanylglutaminylleucylprolylhistidyllysyllprolyl
prolyllysylprolyllysylserylargierylisoleucylalanylalanyllysylalanylglylglutaminylseryl
prolylserylprolylisollprolylvalylarginylhistidylvalylarginylylvalylarginylserylvalylseryl
prolylalonylserylprolylisoleucylarginylserylvathionylarginyllysylthreonylglutaminylayl
glycylprolylglutamylvalylprolylprolytamylglycyltyrosylvalylalanylserylseryylarginy
lglutamylthreonylthreonylleucyminylisoleucylarginylthreonylglutamylgcylarginyl
tyrosylglycylvalylglutaminyleucylserylglycylalanylalanylglycylalanserylalanylseryltyrosyl
alanylalanylglulalanyllysylglutamylvalyllysylglutaminlanylalanylvalylalanylthreonylvalylval... lalanylarginylvalylarginylglutamylproltamylglutaminylthreonylalanylglutaminyeonyl
alanylvalylhistidylisoleucylglutaglutaminylvalylarginyllysylglutamylalathreonyllysyl
valylvalylvalylalanylalanlutaminylglutamylleucyllysylserylarginleucylthreonylthreonyl
lysylglutaminylgalylthreonylhistidylglutamylglutaminylylglutamyllysylthreonylphenylalanyl
valylalanylalanyllysylalanyllysylglutamyloleucylserylglutamylglutamylisoleucylttaminylvalyl
threonylglutaminylglutamylylthreonylarginyllysylthreonylvalylvalnylthreonylprolyllysylvalyl
lysylglutamlarginylglycylarginylglutamylglycylisolutamylglutaminylvalylglutaminyl
isoleuethionylarginyllysylglutamylalanylgluthreonylisoleucylalanylvalylalanylthreoutaminyl
glutamylthreonylisoleucylleucyonylmethionylalanylthreonylarginylglututaminylvalyl
threonylhistidylglycyllyslalanylglutamylalanylvalylalanylthreon.

Methio-what?!! It's an astonishing 108,000 letters long! Being a science major myself, I gave up on the first 10 seconds after reading it. It's the chemical name of the world's largest protein known. Thankfully this is not in the Oxford dictionary (yet) unlike the lung disease. Anyone producing this sort of proteins?? **hehe**

Don't think my money is up for bet this time.

Long word gone. Now a new one has taken over.

***Picture taken out due to "violation of privacy"..pfft!

Japheth SC

The One with The HUGE Ego

2009-06-23T09:02:00.000+08:00

I've always loved her latest album ever since it was released. If I were A Boy. Single Ladies. Halo. Diva. Broken-Hearted Girl. All with music videos. Love the rest too. Unless you've been living in a lie, you would know that I'm referring to Sasha. Fierce. Beyonce.

Her new video is out. It's called Ego. Always dance to this beat. What made it extraordinary was that she collaborated with Kanye West. In this song, EGO means well, the man's EGO literally. But if you read every line carefully, the man's EGO is actually his TOOL. The jewels. The dangles. Junior. Big Bird. Driller. Screwdriver. Machine. And other petty names you guys may name them. Feel free to share.

Anyway, as well-endowed as I am, Kanye West did a really good intro to this song. These are excerpts from his intro that made you think twice on whether it's literally an EGO or the bigger EGO. To some, smaller egos. It's OK. Size doesn't matter. It depends on how you deal with your EGO.

Anyway, let's see if he meant EGO literally. Kanye West:

I got a big ego, (hahaha)
I’m such a big ego, (hahaha)
I got a big, (hahaha), Ego,
She love my big, (hahaha), Ego,
So stroke my big, (hahaha), Ego,

So, what changed your mind? For me, it's definitely the word STROKE.

Why don't we ask Beyonce now? Beyonce in her chorus. :

It's too big, it's too wide,
It's too strong, it won't fit,
It's too much, it's too tough,
He talk like this 'cause he can back it up,
He got a big ego, such a huge ego,
I love his big ego, it's too much,
He walk like this 'cause he can back it up,

What's funny are the first two lines. She was referring to the BIG and WIDE EGO. Then she goes on saying that it's TOO STRONG. And made a conclusion that IT WON'T FIT! Stop getting horny you Girls and Bottoms! (or versatiles) .

To make things clearer for you guys - here - the official video of EGO. Beyonce feat. Kanye West. Enjoy my EGO.

The One While Waiting For The Rain To Stop

2009-06-21T21:52:00.000+08:00

Kampar finally rained. Took this picture weeks ago. Love it very much. It's the inner beauty that shines bright. If it were to be a novel, it would be a story of a person who smiles and laughs at every circumstances, be it joy or pain. An inspiring journey. Coo!

The One with the Makeover

2009-06-20T17:25:00.000+08:00

Fable frog went through a makeover. So did I. Fable frog went to the salon. So did I. Fable frog made a video of himself crying. Erm, nope. Did not do that.

Cut my hair in this small town. Bloody short. But like what they say, make it work! *sigh*. Still trying to. For months I've lived with longer fringe and flowing hair. Not any longer.

Yea, my definition of long and flowing fringe. =)
That's Jagdeep. Not my boyfriend. We do share something in common though. Maybe You Can Have It All.

My hair is short now. I don't even know which one is better. The picture here was taken after 15 minutes of styling and grooming before my class. Trust me, it's hideous when it's not groomed. I can't be doing the same everyday. Waking up early, grooming, and styling before attending lectures. Hair wax and hairspray are running low too. This time the meltdown is not on my new haircut. It's on the cash I've got to spill for hair grooming products.

By the way,
Have you ever felt like you lost your soul after a bad hair-cut? Or become all stiffed-up when you are seated down having your hair chopped off even by a hairstylist whom you trust?

The only time I was happy with my haircut was when i spent RM 270 on getting my hair dyed, treated, highlighted, and styled at HairZone by Michael Poh. Too expensive. But it turned out really well. That was a year ago. Now, I'm back to black. And short.

Change is good. I'm very happy that Joaquin finally shaved his hair off. Finally turned on by the new short hair. Hugs to dd. Muax.

The One where Assholes Lurk

2009-06-19T23:46:00.000+08:00

Too much! Crime here in Kampar is getting from bad to worse. First it was stolen undergarments (my friend). Yeah, she reported that she lost her bras. Then, few cases of robberies. Even more terrifying - breaking in. Into the hostel. One guy jumped out from the closet after a student here entered her room. Another break-in was where a student's car window was smashed. Laptop stolen.

Today, my housemate's bicycle was stolen. It was gone when we came back from dinner. Stolen.

There should be four bicycles parked in our house. I realised that there were only three bicycles left. Called my housemate. Asked if she might have left it somewhere else, campus perhaps. She said NO. What else could it be? Theft! Damn those people!

If you're a student of UTAR or KTAR in Kampar, please be extra cautious! Lock all doors. Keep all valuables in safe compartments. Walk in groups.

Things like these can't be avoided. The number of students is increasing here in Kampar. Asses like thieves and robbers know exactly what the students have. Some would even take the extra mile to stalk a student for days before pounding on their valuables, or worse, the student(s).

Be careful peeps!

The One where Japheth Learns 'No Me Ames'

2009-06-18T03:11:00.000+08:00

I don't know if any of you have ever heard of this song. I heard it when I was in Form 2 (2000 i think). I fell in love with that song instantly. There wasn't any English translation at that time. Just words foreign to me. What's nice about this song is the magic of loving it prior to knowing exactly what the words actually mean. The video clip says it all.

Was in a restaurant. Heard this song. Downloaded the video right after. Thought I could share it with you. Refreshing! Tried to memorize it in Form Two. Forgotten most of it. Learning it again now.

And a subtle sexiness to it too. After all, it's Spanish. Love the language. Beautiful. Sexy. Passionate. No Me Ames (Don't love me).

The One with Every Monday

2009-06-11T23:33:00.000+08:00

Monday. Two hours break between classes. What to do. Well, we've found new things to do. Photography. Role playing. Modeling. And no studying.

This week's concept - jumping shots - for the guys. As for the girls - La Tortura. Photographers. Li Yi and I. Setting - Empty classroom.

A strip of band on the ground. An idea emerged. An object for a concept. Torture. Li Yi and I took this picture at the same time. From different angles. Two different cameras. One time. One shot. 45 degrees.

Guys. Jumping shots. Photographer - Li Yi. Making shapes with body on air. Four guys jumped. Separately. Pictures combined.

Forth guy. Shot of me. By Li Yi. Doing what I like. Guitar. Praying to own an electric guitar someday.

Finally. The woman herself.

Picture of a specific 'pigeon' needs time to edit. Will be up soon. I hope.

Came back from KL yesterday after touring Victor Cajoles around KL. Walked the whole KL city. From Bukit Bintang. To Pavillion. To KLCC park for pictures. To Suria KLCC for dinner. To KLCC park for another session of pictures. To another side of KLCC for the best shot of the twins. To Jalan P.Ramlee, row of clubs. To Jalan Alor for supper. To motel. To train station in 5 hours time to Kampar (my campus). Reached Kampar 7am the next day. To class from 9am till 4pm. To Heritage Hall for Rehearsals. Welcoming concert. Involved as a backstage crew till 9pm. To 'mamak' for dinner at 9.30pm. Back home at 11pm? Deprived of sleep. I need hugs.

Anyway. Food at Jalan Alor. Watch out. This restaurant Dai Woo or something like that. Nice 'Fried Oyster'. Very very very extremely bad 'Roasted Chicken Wings' (siew kai yik, kepak ayam panggang). Bought Three. Ate one. Gave the other two to the cats. Smelled of garbage and rotten eggs. Foreigners, Nepalese perhaps, roasted my chicken wings. Tasted so bad. Don't go there.

Pictures of 12hours trip back to KL will be up soon I hope.

Kenny Japheth.

The One who Needs KL City Help. Help!

2009-06-08T20:45:00.000+08:00

The One with Bathroom Singing

2009-06-08T00:31:00.000+08:00

Read the following lines :

Seconds, hours, so many days
You know what you want but how long can you wait?
Every moment lasts forever
If you feel you’ve lost your way

What if your chances are already gone?
Started believing that I could be wrong
But you give me one good reason
to fight and never walk away

Heard of that song? It's been playing on the radio in two versions lately. Also heard from the bathroom when I bathe. Don't judge me. I'm sure some of you are bathroom singers too! It was just any other song sung without any reading between the lines. Until today. An epiphany came.

First paragraph made me think of the things I've always wanted to do, and to be. How long can I wait?

Then, came second verse where at times we seem to doubt if our chances of doing the things we've always wanted has gone, forgotten, or pushed aside due to the fast-paced, hectic lives, family and social pressures we face daily. You might think that it's gone. It's not. It has always been there. Waiting for you to CHOOSE. The moment we start believing that it is still there, and when we fight through it, we give ourselves a reason to keep pressing on.

Note to students and those working out there. Studies and work are important. I see the need to excel. To get a promotion. To score good grades. To top the class. But what happens to your inner ambition? Don't suppress it. It may be the only thing that keeps you happy.(besides God if your a religious type). Who says that you can't study and do the things that you want at the same time? You. Who says that work is too much and you have no time? You. Who says that you can't do well in studies if you get involved in activities that make you happy? You. It's all choices in life and decisions made. Change your mindset. Be happy.

Days ago, when I was exiting the gym, I saw a note on the notice board on "How to keep fit in the gym". Number one is not Run for 30 minutes or Eat Healthily. It's "Walk through the gym door".

Every moment lasts forever. Every choice made can be the beginning of greatness that would last forever.

Time to dust off that favorite book on that shelf. If it makes you happy, and you believe in it, let nothing stop you from it.

At the same time, never ever be arrogant. Confidence is not arrogance. Keep your integrity.

So, if you think your chances are already gone, you're wrong. I'm sure it's in there. No matter what. No obstacles. No excuses. Just choices. No boundaries.

The One with Equal Rights

2009-06-04T11:45:00.000+08:00

Something caught my attention. Just two days ago, I came across an article from CNN Politics about another state in the US legalizing same sex marriage - New Hampshire. This would make the sixth state in the legalization of same-sex marriage. The other states in the US that have passed legislative laws allowing same-sex marriage are Massachusets, Connecticut, Iowa, Vermont (effective on 1 Sept 2009), and Maine (effective 14 Sept 2009). New Hampshire (effective 1 Jan 2010). It was allowed in California before but thanks to Proposition 8, or Prop 8, same-sex marriage was banned. The fight to lift the ban still goes on till today.

Then as I let my curiosity arouse me, I searched for other countries that also legalize same-sex marriages. Here they are.

i. Belgium
ii. Canada
iii. Netherlands
iv. Norway
v. South Africa
vi. Spain
vii. Sweden

There are also places in this world that recognizes civil unions or registered partnership. It's where all rights and responsibilities are given to same-sex partners as straight couples. But still not called marriage. How funny. So, it's like telling people "Hi, my partner and I have the benefits that married couples have. (oh,I see that you're married). No, we're not married. Just registered. " So, if they were to fill in an insurance or health care form, which box should they tick? Single? Married? or they have an extra box for same-sex couples under Registered? Ok, that's a little discriminating.

Anyway, these are the places where civil unions are recognized.

In the United States; New York, DC, Nevada (so, now EVERYONE can get married in Vegas?) , Washington, Oregon, Maryland, Colorado, and Hawaii.

Other countries include Andorra, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, GReenland, Hungary, Iceland, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Slovenia, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Uruguay.
Certain regions in Australia. If you noticed, most of the countries are located in the European region. What does that tell you?

Surprisingly Nepal is on its way! Sadly, there are many other countries out there still consider being gay or lesbian a crime. Yes, get sent to jail and God knows what those guards will do to them!

Obviously, there's no victory without a fight. Some even say GAY is the new BLACK. Read it from Newsweek I think. This phrase pretty much sums up everything. Blacks were being discriminated against, (remember apartheid?), being denied from privileges enjoyed by white citizens, and have restricted freedom. So, now the fight for Black is over (just look at my man sitting there in the White House), gays and lesbians are now being subjected to the public's social discrimination. Nothing to do? Can't hit black? Let's hit gays! .(not so literally of course). Do you think that GAY is the new BLACK??

Such laws passed will constantly have oppositions from different organizations and religious groups.

There are many articles, too much to be read on how marriage should remain as one man-one woman. Anything out of it is considered diseased, sinful, a humiliation, and probably a mental disorder.

I've read an article somewhere suggesting weird, out-of-the-world comments on same-sex marriages. Those opposing such movements argue that by legalizing same-sex marriage, it will open doors to the followings:

i. Marriage between adults and children
ii. Marriage between children
iii. Incest (between relatives)
iv. Marriage between human and animals.

So, if you're married to the same sex, it's no different from a human marrying an animal in the future? That's how much they despise gays and lesbians. What do you think of it?

Anyway, cheers to New Hampshire!

The One where Preparation for Classes Starts

2009-06-04T08:31:00.000+08:00

I directed and took this shot last week. It was supposed to be a Wall Street-Main Street concept. My version.

And then I thought, hey, let's make this a concept of different perspective in Biotechnology instead. Using Biotech students. Futuristic. Boredom. Leadership. Assistance. Frontier. All these contribute to new discoveries.

My lecturer opened our eyes on Biotechnology, where skepticism and cynicism frequently arise, due to inability of accepting new technologies. Succumbing to fear of new creations. Biotechnology has always existed. Cross breeding. Humans or plants. Fermentation. All biotechnology applied subconsciously. So, what's the fear about?

One thing my lecturer did point out was that Biotechnology is the future in Malaysia. What I'm afraid of is the fact that its already the past in other countries, particularly Japan and the United States. What do we conclude?

Two cents,
Kenny Japheth

The One Foreign to Japheth

2009-06-04T07:31:00.000+08:00

Ok, let me get this straight. I don't occasionally club (these days), smoke, nor drink. Those days of chain smoking and alcoholic (pfft) were way behind me. Same goes to hooking up people in clubs. (bigger pfft). I do it on the social scale now. But not with any UTAR students. The least thing I would do is to influence any soul into wisps of smoke. All these aside, the least thing I would do is also to step into any karaoke bar or places of that sort. The last time I went for one was a get-together of another class. Gosh, I could still remember the excitement one of the girls had when she sang! She was jumping up and down (on heels) singing to Avril Lavigne's Girlfriend!

Reasons why I don't go to any. I sound shitty when I sing. Mating cats sound better than I do. Yes, those moaning meows late at night. Secondly, it's a waste of money. Thirdly, I just don't see myself in one.

All contradiction surfaced...sobs... I went to a Karaoke place TWICE in a week! What could I do? Pick the mic up and sang like how I would want myself to be involved in an orchestra of mating cats. Li Yi, Vanessa, and Eric were there with me for the first time. Singing, jumping, screaming, etc.

See what I mean?

Yes, I sang the whole night. All time screaming song would definitely be "Don't wanna miss a thing" popularized by Aerosmith.

Night ended at 1am.

Went for a second round! Was actually tired. Went for it anyway. This time with Jeffrey, Illias, Li Yi and that girl who jumped in high heels singing Girlfriend. Yes, that one who's afraid of an innocent, friendly, black puppy.

Yes, the one at at the bottom.

Cheers!
Japheth SC

The One with Great Opportunities

2009-05-31T23:46:00.000+08:00

Life should not be a routine. That's what I think. No two days should be the same. Tomorrow is going to be a new day. A new beginning. A fresh start. An opportunity. A moment of liberty. To be a better person. To expand the capabilities we have. To reach new heights.

I'm bored. In a positive way. I'm bored of my routines and my need of searching for temporary excitement. I'm bored of the knowledge that I have now. I want to expand my understanding. I need to thirst for knowledge. Discernment. Wisdom.

The most important thing about education is appetite. Sir Winston Churchill. He rose above his disabilities. Hungered for improvement. Longed for new capabilities.

Challenge. That's the word. Complaints. It's the exact opposite. Wisdom. Learning to speak less. That's the owl. The wise owl saw more and spoke less. It spoke less and heard more.

Many people want to be the tiger. The lion. The dolphin. The horse. The eagle. (the pigeon). I want to be the wise owl. It's not how you look. It's never how you look. It's how you spoke.

I remember vividly how my class was punished to write five-hundred lines of an idiom for making noise. An idiom that strikes me so sharply till today.

Empty vessels make the most noise. Don't be fooled by those of many words. That's what my English teacher taught me in Form One. It holds true till today.

Tomorrow is not a burden until you say it is. I'm looking forward to tomorrow and I hope that you do too.

*Picture taken at Port Dickson, Nov 08.

Kenny Japheth S.C.

The One who did not go There

2009-05-30T13:24:00.000+08:00

Was cleaning my desktop and I found 'New Folder'. Took me awhile to decode the complexity of un-Malaysian pictures. It soon came to me that my cousin had a trip to Bangkok a month ago to work. How the pictures ended up parading in my desktop remains unknown.

Being cheeky as always, I took few pictures from that folder and figured out her thoughts at the point of snapping. Okay, let me guess her journey. Make my own trip now.

My IMAGINARY TRIP to Bangkok.

After some time missing out on church, I would have asked the same question.

And gave the same answer.

I "walked" down the streets of Bangkok and saw this shop that says "Not found anywhere else!". Well, what else could I do? Obviously I rushed into the stall and bought myself a box of weird-looking buns. No idea what they were.

"Why not give it a try", I said. It was heavenly! I've not seen such things in J&Co or Big Apple in KL...or Tesco. Only found in Thailand, people. Make sure you grab some there.

After a wholesome meal, I went back home to sleep. The following day was a visit to THE temple in Bangkok. Angkor Wat. Upon reaching there, I saw a handsome guy. Took his picture.

Yeap. saw that handsome guy? Nice blue top he's wearing.

After spending the whole day looking at him, I went back to the hotel by boat. Felt nauseous. Sea-sick perhaps. Was glad that I was provided with ways to overcome the nausea.

Again, only in Bangkok.

On the last day, I finally visited my cousin at her workplace - DKSH. I think I've reached my destination.

Yes. Crystal clear. The last line explained everything in detail. Well, there you have it. My short trip to Bangkok!

Kenny Japheth.

The One where Helping IS a Tough Challenge

2009-05-29T19:14:00.000+08:00

New students are in. Old students are not gone yet. The heat in this town is over-bearing and the crowd is overwhelming. I was a helper in this year's Orientation Games for this intake. It was the all-time favorite concept of Amazing Race without twitters. My station handled Oscar Awards and Rainy Season, which I always find it more interesting when called Golden Shower instead. Nothing new actually. Typical charades and water plays. Tap water.

Some teams have fewer members compared to the rest due to absentees. Agoraphobes. Screw ups happened. Stations giving wrong clues for the next challenge messed the whole flow. Thank God this did not happen in any of our biology-related lab test. Any screw-ups in stations, boy I do not want to know your fate. Just don't mess with Dr. Han. No idea what I'm talking about? Well, you know you know, you don't know you don't know.

Helpers did a lot actually. We managed stations. Played our own games when no teams were there. Gave wrongs hints. Complained. Messed up. Cleaned up. Late for meetings. Even later on the big day. Vanessa Foo was the most helpful. There were lots of stuffs to be carried to the gym. She struggled a lot carrying an empty biscuit tin. True beauty indeed. Helpers definitely did the most. I mean, who could have thought posing would be a challenge??

Cheers!

The One '6 hours' trip

2009-05-28T19:01:00.000+08:00

Dead flying bugs were everywhere on the car porch this morning. They were sent down to swarm my fluorescent light the night before. The plague is here. Stinging bugs when disturbed.

......................Plague Number Eleven.........

On the gate was Jiminy Cricket in search of Pinocchio. Pinocchio went to him instead.

Friend brought me to Cameron Highlands to kill boredom. Had scones and coffee on the rooftop of Casa de la Rosa. Not bad. Followed by a walk of Damn-I'm-cold-I-did-not-wear-jacket along the stalls at Brinchang. Thought .... hey, buy Li Yi something ... Got strawberries. What else to get from "CaReMon" beside strawberries. Farms have proud attraction through signs written 'PLUCK YOUR OWN STRAWBERRIES'. Laugh everytime I see that. It's like a command from the general. Listen up soldiers, strip down and pluck your own strawberries!

Tried one when I got back home. Eating, not plucking! The real one! I meant the reddish pink one. Crap, I meant the fruit. Ugh, you know what I mean.

Man, they're freakin' sour. No man should be allowed to go through such torture. What happened to good ol' sweet fruit?

They are of no use but a waste of RM 10 (Malaysian currency)! I would rather pay a fine for speeding on the highway. I guess it's always best to pluck your own strawberries. Pleasure in every bite. I guess they aren't any choice left for me but to have my own Spanish Inquisition.

Felt a stir when I came back. A maelstrom of swirling emotions pulled me down. Hope I get better.

The One where Sleep is the Only Option

2009-05-27T18:54:00.000+08:00

Few more days left before new semester starts. I'm stuck in this place with pretty much nothing to do except the occasional sticking myself to the screen for flat updates of CNN Politics. There's so many things I wish to do but financial crunch took over this time. I don't mind sugar daddies now. Lol. Just kidding. Or not.

The One where Economy Turned High Class

2009-05-27T12:37:00.000+08:00

On the way back to Kampar. Took the right train with wrong timing. Seat taken. Got promoted to "First Class".

Shots of boredom in the train. Shots of JagDEEP.

I just love double meanings.

The One where America Votes (intriguingly)

2009-05-22T09:33:00.000+08:00

I like Kris Allen. This guy has his groove when he sings, the fluidity of Jason Mraz and the likeability of David Archuleta. He has the charming looks and a heart-melting smile that would just make your knees weak. But as a performer, I would consider it mediocre on the finale stage as compared to Adam Lambert. As a vocalist, again, Adam Lambert gets the 'two thunbs up'. This guy towered everyone else in vocals and performance. Heck, even his entrance onto the stage put other contestants obsolete. Well, I have the judges to back me up on this.

Kris Allen is an affable guy. A warmth that could be felt even by viewers at home when he sings. But better than Adam Lambert in performances? pfft!

This is what Huffington Post have to say:
"Every Lambert performance was an event. If this competition were only about singing, he crushed everyone else the second he walked onstage."

It's true and I couldn't agree more. He is like this strong force in this competition and Kris is the dark horse. But this is nothing new on how American votes. Melinda Doolittle lost to Jordin Sparks.

Chris Daughtry went off earlier than "winner" Taylor Hicks??

Jennifer Hudson lost to everyone else?? Thank God she won that Oscar!

And Americans voted for him...TWICE?!!!

What has gone wrong? Thank God and Goddesses Americans made the right choice last year!
Look at that... How cool it is to watch him sit at the Resolute Desk having conversations with me on the telephone.

Back to Adam Lambert. What has gone wrong?? Homophobia? That Adam Lambert kissed a guy before and the picture was taken?? Gimme a break. He's still a human.

It just reminds me of last season where David Hernandez, a promising contestant was eliminated soon after his pictures of him working in a gay strip bar were exposed. "Shocking".

Kris Allen won by a landslide, which means a majority of Danny Gokey's fans swayed to Kris Allen. Why?

I'm not a great fan of either one. I don't google them, save their pictures and set it as my wallpaper. (But I did it for David Archuleta..shh..) I like them both though, but judging solely on performances and singing, face the fact, Adam Lambert deserves the title more.

Heck, even Kris Allen admitted that "Adam deserves this.I'm sorry." Well to be fair to Kris, Adam did say that Kris deserves it too. I'm guessing that Kris Allen is facing harsher times now especially from the media because critics are all out to pin him down from every angle. Poor Kris, hope you handle it well.

As much as I was hoping for Adam Lambert to win solely based on his astounding past performances and incredible vocals, I would buy Kris Allen's album instead. That's because I know what kind of music he would make and that's the type of music I like. Congrats to the winner!

Japheth S.C.

The One with the Claws and All

2009-05-20T18:16:00.000+08:00

Was planning a 'Movie Day Out' with myself but I got the "Don't be lame" comment from the voice in my head. So, I asked my friend Adam to join me instead for a session of eye washing at the Curve and of course, to catch X-Men Origins: Wolverine.

There you go, the Curve, Mutiara Damansara at night. That's Italiannies. The Curve has been my constant getaway for quite some time now. I have no idea why. Probably because they have everything. Pool table. Eye cleanser (not literally). My salon is there. Ikea. Cinema. Borders. Flea market. Fleas probably.

Anyhoo, the movie was satisfactorily action-packed and every character had adequate share of time slot to manifest their abilities. Unlike X-Men:The Last Stand, Cyclops was merely a name! I think that all X-Men films to date are centered around wolverine! Too much.

Moonwhile, here are some eye candies from X-Men Origins: Wolverine.

No introduction needed. Sexiest man alive. Host of 2009 Academy Awards. Wolverine. Claws. Ran naked in the movie. Jokes of sarcasm. Hugh Jackman. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. Scratch me. I'll pay you.

Sabretooth. Killer Nails. If I ever see that again, I'd bite them off. Agile. Vigilant. Fierce eyes. RWAAAR!!. Wolverine's brother.

Wolverine's bitch. Kayla Silverfox. Ability to convince. Hot. Hot. Hot. No, not that mutant. The picture next to it. Sexy. Died at last. Forgotten by Wolverine. Too bad so sad. Played by Lynn Collins.

(silence for a while...stares..............OK!) Deadpool. What a name. Wade Wilson . Comedian. (moans). Two guys, a girl and a pizza place. Miss that show. Died at last. Became Agent XI. All sorts of power. So called immortal. Died anyways.Head chopped off. Bye bye. Washboard abs. Look at that picture. Pants falling off anytime soon. (Horny gays and girls..stop that imagination). Ryan Reynolds.

Gambit. Gambit. Cards throwing. Explosion. Possess a magician wand. Made him look like a clown. Poker champ (pfft!). Check out those bloody abs. Dayum! Taylor Kitsch.

Speechless. Agent zero. Degrading name for a hot asian. Korean and British I think. Great marksman. William Stryker's dog. Load your guns well and shoot me! Daniel Henney. Dayum, I want that name.

There are other mutants in that movie but I personally think that they don't interest me as much. Holla to Will.I.Am! D to the E to the L-I-C-I-O-U-S....

Met a friend of mine after the movie. He was having barbeque steamboat with a 'gorgeous' friend of his. (pfft!). Being myself, I took a piece of grilled chicken to taste. To my surprise, well, not much of a surprise, to my adorable, edgy, and high fashioned taste buds, it was borderline between 'edible' and 'where's the trash can?'.

On my way back, I was taken back to my childhood days and brought myself back to those days where I felt safe and happy. Yes, X-men Cartoons. As soon as I stepped my foot on solid home ground, I streamed X-Men Evolution, the cartoon on Youtube.

Spent whole 4 days watching all episodes until season 3 episode 1 and went berserk when there was not even a single season 3 episode 2 anywhere in Youtube. I growled at the top of my lungs staring down at my knuckles hoping for claws of adamantium to come out... RWAAARRR!!!

***RWARRRR!!!!****(Claws grow out from knuckles)***ON A RAMPAGE****Destroys everything that comes my way. Drop the remote control. Drip a drop of water on the carpet. Crack almond shells to obtain nuts. Mess up the folded clothes. Bend the flexible toothbrush. Grab the golf club. Swing it strongly. Hit the golf ball out of the balcony. And do the final roar. ***RWARRRRRR!!!!!!!***** UPLOAD EPISODE THREE QUICK!!!!!!******

Due to over-consumption of glucose, I collapsed to the ground. Alteration happened in the brain. Memory all messed up.

Minutes later.....

**Wakes up** Who am I? What am I doing here?? Huh? What are all these claws?? What's my name?? What happened??!! Confused. Looks around. Runs to my cousin. WHO AM I???? TELL ME NOW!!! Cousin points at my heart. Thinks deeply. Who you are and what you are.... all here. I lay my palm on my chest. I look down.

I am Brad Pitt?? **Walks off**(forgotten what happened earlier)

The One where Japheth learns piano

2009-05-18T18:02:00.000+08:00

Three weeks in KL. Semester break. What to do. Improve my piano playing skills. Learnt new songs. Proud of it. Will upload when I feel like it. Had a little too much chocolates. With nuts. Love nuts. Nuts make me euphoric.

The One where nostalgia hits

2009-05-18T12:00:00.000+08:00

"Hey Jin, I'm bored lets go back to BB."
--What for?--
"Just wanna know how much things have changed."
--Ugh..allright--

Well, SMK(L)BB or Bukit Bintang Boys Secondary School(BBBSS) was the training ground- a battleground as well- and accounts for what we are today. Jin-Vei, my wrestling partner (pfft..) drove us there (as usual) to check out the latest "happenings" in our former high school. Its just an old-aged tradition - a culture- where ex-BBians would go back, say HI to recognizable teachers, catch up with life and times, bring back memories once had, (yadah-yadah), check out new construction sites and still unconstructed sites that needed change instead, and well compare the quality of canteen food.

OK, these are the changes:

1. Aww man..where's the waterfall??

Our main entrance here. Take a look at that. The place where the plants are now was a mini waterfall with a pond back in "the day". I kinda like the waterfall actually cos it looks different and interesting compared to other school entrances. Well, principal has changed, so would construction sites. Its kinda similar to policies in America. Stem cell research and same-sex marriage banned under the Republican rule and all of a sudden, when Democrats take over, ban is removed. But the only difference here is that students wouldn't even bother fighting for new constructed sites. "Waterfall rights now! Waterfall rights now!".

2. Graffiti was NOT ALLOWED back in the days!!!!

But now, writings are all over the wall...check em out..

Yea, that's what I'm talking about! HOLY CRAP!! IT'S GRAFFITI!! I meant...HOLY GRAFFITI! Beware you sinners, God's rebels are finally on the run, spraying scriptures all over the wall!
Aww come on, what happened to those graffiti like "Govind = asshole" or "I love Clinton's sex symbol" ?? To my surprise, some traditions never change. Look at the Millionth time repainted boys toilet....

Yea,boys are good at art..

Yeah, kids are just occupying their time while doing their businesses... Killing two birds with one stone we call it. Well, I learnt another term that is quite similar to that from our discipline teacher. He would say that we boys are constantly killing ONE BIRD WITH TWO STONES.... Go figure.
Back in the days, we have the wildest drawings. Gay,straight,lesbian, and transsexual images were all over the cubicle walls. Damn, it was like an erotic art gallery!

Then, we have boards of motivational quotes at weird places.

Look at this training ground. Boys have to kill two birds with one stone. Read those phrases and trying not to roll down the stairs at the same time. Whatever keeps them boys motivated!

3. What?!! Computer room has gone down the extinction vortex??? Well, wasn't much occupied last time either. It's now the....

You kids should appreciate it. It's air conditioned now. We were all stuffed in the hot badminton hall to assemble. Nothing more interesting than aromatic, sweaty guys put together to smell each other off! In chemistry we call it fish-like aroma.

4. Noisiest room....the music room. (picture taken from google). Our music room has more untuned guitars and missing drum snares.

Music room is now.....

a corporation room??? We bid farewell to music room...and welcome more expensive school ties.

What?!! Rm16 for a school tie? 4 years back, it was only RM10! And do you know how hard it was to fork out RM10 to purchase a school tie to avoid being booked by prefects?? Argh... Why am I complaining..I did not have problems with missing school ties. When I lost mine, I pretty much made sure that I get one by hook or by crook..usually, by crook. Oh stop judging me, don't tell me you were an angel in school. If that's the case...lol...I'm sorry for you..

5. On the way to the canteen, we came across the most-feared guy, now retired but still comes back to teach those kids part-time. Yeah, Mr. Agis...fiercest discipline guy in PJ.

We caught up on changes in discipline, students' academic performances and all sorts of politics going on in school. Have to admit that I still get baby chills down my spine sitting next to him. I mean, he was one hell of a yeller, active-agressive disciplinarian. You wouldn't wanna mess with him back then. When he specifically asked for you after you've been mischievious or found guilty of breaking the law , pray hard people, you've just booked an appointment with the devil. Some "macho, ego-centric" guys would come back to class with tears. Dayum, so glad to finally see them cry!! However, when this guy talks nicely, there you have it - your best friend. A guy with a heart of gold. He called us his kids and he treated us well when we were good. He fathers his students well and I'm thankful that he was fierce. BB would be different - totally different- without this guy. Good bless you sir!

**Jin-Vei**

Well, Shaun should be there too but he was busy cooking for some carnival. Next time then.

6. Everything has changed. Well, its 2009, a year of change! As much as change is taking control, there are still bits of unchanged spots that brings back memories that makes you feel as if it was just yesterday. (I wouldn't analogize this to the over and done Bush administration. Nothing sweet was left behind except his departure from the White House.) This particular spot brought back memories that I will remember for the rest of my life, the afternoon prefects room.

Yes, a place of warm refuge, of love, of self-seeking and of happiness. Well, I smile everytime I think of what happened in the prefects room. I can't really say it out here. (Ask me if you want to know.Some of you already knew.) Let's just say...it takes two to tango =)

Nisi Dominus Frustra!

Without God before us all is vanity.

Kenny Japheth S.C.

The One with the Lift

2009-04-18T11:20:00.000+08:00

Everything needs a lift. Spirit. Soul. Old looks. Blogs. Decided to give my blog a lift.

The one with the speech

2009-04-16T00:06:00.000+08:00

***Lame ringtone**

-Kenny Japheth picks up-

Jane = Kenny, your email now! I need a Respondez-Sil-Vous-Plait to my wedding ceremony and dinner!

KJ = **bla bla bla tadah!!**

KJ= Jane f**kin Joseph, you're getting married soon!! I can't believe it either!

Jane= Listen here, would you give a speech on my wedding dinner?

KJ= Can I talk about men??

Jane=It's my day..talk about me, you idiot!

KJ= Is Natassia giving a speech too??

Jane= Hell no! (That slut would probably go yee-haw on stage)

KJ= Well, fine then...

Jane= **toodles!**

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

Allright, I'm all fired up to give a speech on your wedding dinner. And no, I will NOT go formal... We knew each other for quite some time, expect the worst!

Darling, your day is coming...Trust me, Christina and Ben would love to come along but whadya know MATE, someone's flying off to AUSTRALIA..oh, leave those kangaroos alone!

You have the top two sluts in the region,

Just don't throw the bouquet at Nat... And it's such a delight to hear that there will be SIX gays attending your CHURCH wedding!

Hallelujah!! God bless the GAYS!

Jane, I love you very much! And Nelson is the luckiest man alive!

But I pity him....He's going to have helluva ride staying with Jane Joseph! My prayers with him EVERY SINGLE DAMN DAY! God bless his ears!

If there is one person whom I love to spend my time with, it would be with Jane Joseph, the bride-to-be. I enjoyed every single moment with you, the "singlehood" and SURVIVOR days... Now, we know what it feels like not being a single huh? I'm very happy for you and If I could, I would be your wedding singer BUT you wouldn't like my songs..

~~~~Bila...larut malam.....~~~~
~~~~Suasana Sepi~~~~~

Natassia, Kenny, Jane...Sluttiest, Sluttier, Slut.

Love,
Kenny Japheth S.C.

The one with 'THE' Dog

2009-04-12T11:07:00.000+08:00

"Sasha and Malia, you will have a new puppy soon!"
-Barack Obama after winning the presidential nomination in Nov 4th 2009

It's here! Finally people! The most talked about puppy is making a red carpet entrance on tuesday. Policies could be neglected, reports on economic crisis could take a hold when news as such does not compare to the arrival of the First Dog. The Obama's have chosen a Portuguese Water Dog. I was expecting a little more masculinity in their choice. Now, this is where the interesting part really kicks in. This dog is from the same lineage as the Kennedy's dogs. Dayyum, I was hoping it would be from the Lincoln's lineage.

Hoping that the Obamas would give it a nice name..Dear Mr. President, name it Kenny. I don't mind!! Anything to have the 'royalty' feeling.

Hey, its Senator Ted Kennedy, John F Kennedy's youngest brother. He helped in this dog's transition from Texas to the White House.

Who wouldn't want this little cutie pie!!!! I wanna have a Portuguese Water Dog now! And i want it PUPPY!

Kenny Japheth S.C.

The one with A NEW EARTH

2009-01-02T10:22:00.000+08:00

It is a worldwide phenomenon where billions across the globe joined Oprah Winfrey and Eckhart Tolle in a ten-week webclass through Skype. Unfortunately, I did not have the chance to follow it live BUT thanks to YOUTUBE, I'm following every class with each class discussing a chapter from his book. We could watch it directly from YOUTUBE but i recommend that you READ AHEAD before watching that specific class.

This ain't a new religion nor it is a new teaching. This book is an explanation of the human conciousness. The author, or spiritual teacher, Eckhart Tolle, teaches hoe to look deep into the human ego and understand it before it manifests itself in everyone. This book is very insightful, dives deep into the fundamentals of everyone, and allows us to understand who we really are. It has NOTHING to do with religion at all, in fact, he used scriptures from various religion to enlighten and show us how to apply those scriptures in our lives. No worries, I'm still a devoted Christian who loves God.

This book connects deeply with you, so deep that it becomes alive in a person. I am now in chapter three and I'm already taking a day break from it. It's too fundamentally strong to take. I would watch the webclass after reading every chapter. This is because I do not want to miss out even the slightest bit of a chapter, but allowing Eckhart to explain the chapter in fine details.

You have got to read this book to believe it. After reading three chapters, I begin to stop defining WHO I AM, nor am I allowing the things that I possess to define who I am. The need to feel and be better than anyone else in me is trying to fade away by understanding the real ego behind. I am having chills now talking about it - and I don't think it's the air-cond's fault .

Gonna continue the book now. Last year was a year of CHANGE, this year, no idea, but I want it to be GROWTH! (not physically I hope..especially on my christmas and NYE tummy!)

HAPPY NEW YEAR PEOPLE!!!

2009, woohoooo!!!! Here I come!

Hugs from,

KENNY JAPHETH