Also, in a week time Valentines Day will arrive filling the air with love.
As we always said it, everyday is or can be Valentines Day for those in love.
Exactly! Valentines Day can sometimes be a little too commercial and to me at times I see it as a reason or excuse to have a romantic dinner or a romantic getaway.
Yes, I am a typical girl who cant say no to anything romantic.

Since this and next week will be fill with love for most people, I decided to add a little love into my blog as well.
I’d like to turn these pictures into a real scene one day with my love before I die.

Sometimes I wonder, what love can do to people.
Happy Valentines Day in advance, go get some love! (:

I enjoyed my Chinese New Year and I really hope it didn’t pass by this fast.
I WANT MOARRRR!!!

I’ve been wanting to go to a temple for some praying lately and I finally spent my Monday afternoon doing it.
I went to Sin Sze Si Ya Temple which is located at Petaling Street, and coincidentally they offered ‘Sip Tai Sui’ service.
I’m not too sure if every temple offers ‘Sip Tai Sui’ service because this is the first time I came across it.

Some of the people who landed on my blog googled for ‘Sip Tai Sui’ because I’ve once mentioned about it and so I decided to blog about it for real this time since I’ve already did it and know how to.
But before I go deeper into that, I would like to let you know more about Sin Sze Si Ya Temple. (I sound like an old grandma promoting a temple dafuq.)

Sin Sze Si Ya Temple is no ordinary temple. It has been there since 1864 and it is built by Yap Ah Loy, almost 150 years located along Jalan Tun H.S Lee

Located in the Chinatown area near Central Market, the temple was built by Kapitan Yap Ah Loy-one amongst the founders of KL, in 1864. Sze Ya Temple is the local version of Sin Sze Si Ya Temple. Its unique structure is a fine specimen of the traditional Chinese architecture, based on Feng Shui principles. The temple boasts of elaborate interiors and intricate roof ridges. It is said to have been built by craftsmen from southern China.

The temple is dedicated to Sin Sze Ya and Si Sze Ya, the patron deities of the residents of Kuala Lumpur. Sze Ya Temple is different in a way that the deities worshipped here are not the Chinese traditional deities, rather two people who were elevated to the position of deities for their merit. It is believed that the prophecies of Sze Ya guided these people during the Selangor Civil War and made them to triumph. And that’s how, these people happened to be worshipped by the locals.

Source : Sze Ya Temple

The temple was first built by Yap Ah Loy in the 1864 in honour of the famous Kapitan Shin Kap of Sungei Ujong (present day Seremban) whom Yap Ah Loy had worked for before and during the Sungei Ujong conflict in 1859. During this conflict, Kapitan Shin’s hurriedly assembled force was defeated and Kapitan Shin himself was beheaded after being captured by the opposing Malay forces. His death was extraordinary in that the blood that gushed out after his head was chopped off was white and not red. In Malay belief, the spilling of white blood by a dying person indicates that the person is a saint. When the Malays saw this, they begged for forgiveness and allowed the Chinese to retrieve his body for burial. As a result of Kapitan Shin’s miraculous death, the local Chinese began to worship him as a deity and he became the guardian deity for Chinese miners in Malaya.

It was said that Kapitan Shin had appeared to Yap Ah Loy in a dream telling him to go to Kuala Lumpur where he would have better prospects. Perhaps it was due to this dream or that Yap Ah Loy had heard stories that Kuala Lumpur possessed large tin reserves, that he finally decided to foresake the Sungei Ujong Kapitanship that he had inherited, and take up Liu Ngim Kong’s (the then Kapitan Cina of Kuala Lumpur) offer of a position in his business.

When Yap Ah Loy succeeded Liu Ngim Kong to become the third Kapitan Cina of Kuala Lumpur, he relocated Kapitan Shin’s temple from its original site in Sungei Ujong to a house in Kuala Lumpur in 1864.

In 1885, after he had made a fortune from the soaring tin prices, he relocated the temple to its present site at the north end of Jalan Petaling in Kuala Lumpur. It was said that during the Civil War, Kapitan Shin had appeared several times to Yap Ah Loy in his dreams to give him advice. He advised Yap Ah Loy to train archers, and that there was a man among his soldiers who knew how to make rockets with bamboo and gunpowder.

The identity of the second effigy is less certain. The temple’s version of the story says that subsequent to the civil war, Yap Ah Loy added the effigy of Chong Piang (also known as Chong Sze) alongside Kapitan Shin’s, as well as tablets of soldiers who perished in the war, so that people may pay respects to them.

Source : The Sin Sze Si Ya Temple

Some history class going on here haha.
I’m very lazy to rewrite and rephrase everything okay! Must make full use of copy and paste, such a great invention!

So, for 2012 Dragon Year the four chinese zodiacs that ‘Fan Tai Sui’ are Dragon, Dog, Goat, and Ox.

Tai Sui 太歲, is actually how the ancient Chinese astronomy name the planet of Jupiter. The word Tai 太 means very big, biggest, or grand, and the word Sui 歲 means age. The ancient Chinese observe the pattern of how the planet of jupiter orbits and cycle around planet earth in 365.5 days to record their calendar of a year. Therefore, this planet is called the Tai Sui, because it cycle onces around our planet and a year pass by. Now what is “fan tai sui”?

Around the planet of Jupiter, there are 60 little moons. (Science proven) There are 4 biggest moons that orbits around the planet of jupiter that do not orbits with the same direction of Jupiter. Therefore the counter force created frictions in energy over time and creates a beam of harmful radiation like energy that beams through the sun and through earth as well. Every year, there are then 4 different beams of these harmful energy that will affect everything on earth including human beings. The energy is not as harmful as those like nuclear bombs but then it is a very subtle energy beam that will get your life bumpy, stuck, and a lot of things just don’t go right, creating conflicts, arguments and lots of frustrations that make your year hard to walk.

Source: Fan Tai Sui

To some people, this is ridiculous.
Yes, it might be but this to me is called ‘求个安心’ which in a way means ‘praying to make self feel better’ LOL.
A lot of people pray to make themselves feel better okay! Don’t deny!
So the first and foremost before you go to “Sip Tai Sui’, you need to know the time and your date of birth.
Everyone knows their date of birth so that wouldn’t be a problem but most of us do not know what time we first came to this world.
For ‘maximum effect’, please check out your birth certificate for your time of birth.

Of course the next step is to go to the temple, then get a number from the counter and wait for your turn.
Also, take note for bananas like me who do not know how to write in Chinese, please at least know how to write your Chinese name.
Because without your Chinese name, it wont work.
The uncle who worked there will then write whatever that is needed onto some kind of Chinese praying yellow paper and you’re good to go …… to pay money.
Pay, grab your stuff that is given to you and you can start praying.
And you’re done!

I prayed a lot this afternoon and I ‘Kao Chim’ (Chinese Fortune Sticks) too and the auntie told me it’s a rather good ‘Chim’ whereby I’ll get what I asked for if only I’ll work hard for it.
I was really happy upon hearing that!
God has been treating me good thus far because each and everytime I ‘Kau Chim’, I did not get any ‘Har Har Chim’. (:
In case you don’t know, ‘Har Har Chim’ means ‘Down Down Chim’ which means bad fortune sticks.
I better not jinx it!

So for those who ‘Fan Tai Sui’ this year and would like to ‘Sip Tai Sui’, you can go to Sin Sze Si Ya Temple to ‘settle’ it.
For those who are on the luckier side, you can still go over and pray for yourself and your family members.
And finally for those who do not believe in whatever I said, you too can go over to have a look at this historical temple for viewing pleasure. (:

This time round I did not take any pictures of the temple because Fatty once told me that it is very rude to take pictures in a temple, so I try not to.
Exception: When I travel LOL.

“Sen ah Sen, bou yao ngo, ngo dit ouk kei yan, ngo geh fei zai and ngo geh peng yao chun bou ping ping on on, shen tei gin hong, on on lok lok, mou chuen mou lan, sang sang sing sing, and most importantly mm hou fan chin geh issue! Also please bou yao ngo loh dou HUI MELBOURNE GEH WORKING AND HOLIDAY VISA!!!!!!
Mm goi sai, and tin har tai ping.”

Omeitoufat. Sin Zoi Sin Zoi. Doh zeh Doh zeh.

I’ve knew her for long, well I would say it’s long enough for me and her to get this strong bond. As we grow older (fml I think we are getting older aren’t we?) I realize it’s just so hard to get a friend like that. It’s never easy. I remember clearly some words from a very good friend of both of us. She said “friends are forever”. I never quite thought about it until I heard it from her, and like I said earlier, as days go by, people come and go, those who actually made the effort to stay, is rare. We can always understand each other easily, even people around us who is actually listening to our conversation don’t really know what we actually on about, we sort of like having a secret language or code, that can only understand by me and her. And I’m loving it. (:

Think properly, it’s actually harder to maintain a friendship than a relationship. Well, at least to me it is. Friendship doesn’t involve commitment, it’s based purely on trust. You are not obliged to update what’s happening around you lately, you are not obliged to keep in touch with them, you do it on your own, your own will. What more when I’m not even around her? I’m in this land, far away from home, it’s even harder with the huge time difference that we got. But nevertheless, we still make it through and here I am, writing my very first blog post. (:

In this month of November, which is kinda special to me. Probably is me that having too much time in my hand, makes me think even more. This is our favorite month I must say, and the reason for it is clear. *evil grins*
But ironically, we only celebrated each other’s birthday for once. Ya, you got me right, it’s only once in these 7 freaking years. I think we got some curse for it or something. )): is there anyone out there that can break the curse for us? D:

For me leaving my beloved country to live and study overseas it’s a really good experience I must say. It tells me a theory that I’ve already knew “幸福不是必然” I knew it, but I never actually felt the meaning of it, not until I leave Malaysia. Friend like this never easy to find and I must say that I’m very very very lucky to have one. Families that are always with me is precious.They are my everything. They are there no matter what I’ve done, how rebellious I was, they are there to forgive me, encourage me, giving me support and what not. They are everything that I needed.

Relationship, going overseas is killing, LDR is never fun, you don’t feel like you’re actually in a relationship when you are having a LDR. Everything feels so unreal, all you do is, video calling as if he’s beside you when you needed him. But it’s never the same, you wouldn’t get cuddle, you wouldn’t get kisses like you normally do. Everything is just so surreal. But I guess that I’m blessed, he didn’t love me any lesser, he still loves me like I never left before. Sometimes I wonder, what have I done in my past life to deserve such a perfect guy like him? I think it’s miracle (:

I think I’m pretty blessed. Good friends, good families and a good relationship. What can I ask more? How can one not blessed when you have a friend like Peggy Chow, that will share all my ups and down. She never went away when I was down, she’s always there when I needed her, she’s always here to share all my happiness and the downside in my life. She’s the one who will cheer me up when I’m not, giving me advice when I’m confused, opening me up when I’m overly stubborn. I’m blessed to have her.

But here again, another year that I couldn’t sing happy birthday song to my bff. The thought itself makes me sad already. )): but nevertheless, I know that she will still have a great one with her love one around her, and this makes me feel better and happy for her, truly from the bottom of my heart. (:

Okay, I think I’m writing a really really long essay here. I guess I should stop rambling in case you guys got too bored and blame Peggy Chow for this ><

And lastly, happy birthday Peg, may you have a great one. (:

Lots of love. xx
Sincerely,
Your partner in crime

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Your ex texted you and wanted you back. Would you take him/her back?
Thanks but no thanks.

Has anyone told you “forever and ever” then left?
Yes, everybody is gonna do that initially.

Your relationship status?
In a relationship with a fatty.

Where did you meet your crush(es)?
A cool place named Kuala-la-la Lumpur.

Have you ever lost a close friend?
Yes and by that I don’t mean he/she is dead.

Do you smoke weed regularly?
Never been there. Never done that.

Think back to the beginning of 2011. Are you still dating the same person?
Yes, and he hasn’t got thinner ever since.

Would you parents be mad if you were in a relationship?
Hell no.

When was the last time you really laughed?
Yesterday noon, when I was crapping and telling all sorts of dumb blonde jokes to the boyf.

Something is wrong. First guy you turn too?
Si gemuk.

First girl you’d turn to?
Ee Cheeng Wong.

Is there anyone who doesn’t like you because of something you did?
Of course!

Angry at anyone?
Trying hard not to.

What’s stopping you from going for the person you like?
Nothing will stop me unless he’s got a partner.

When was the last time you cried really hard?
Last week?

Is there anyone you would do anything for?
Yes, people I love.

Who was the last person you talked to for more than 10 minutes on the phone?
Si fatty.

What is your favorite song?
I’ve got tons and I hate this question.

Do you like Red Bull?
No. Not at all.

How many people can you tell just about everything to?
Two.

Have you ever wished on a shooting star?
NO! Where on earth exactly I can see one?

Does the last person you held hands with mean something to you?
Duh!?

Describe yourself in one word.
Emotional. What else?

Do you have anything that belongs to your ex?
Don’t think so.

Can you honestly say you’ve had a sleepover with the opposite gender?
Yes.

Do you rebound?
Nope. What’s the point?

Ever cheated on someone?
Yes.

What would you do if you found out the person you like was in a relationship?
Withdraw myself, if I can.

Do you act differently around the person you like?
Yes, at the beginning.

Honestly, what guy’s number do you have memorized?
Boyf and brother.

Is it hard to make you laugh?
I can say that’s the easiest thing to do. I can laugh at anything or even nothing. Lol.

Who was the last person to make you mad?
Xiao pang zi.

Do you think your last ex will eventually want to be with you again?
Nope, we don’t really match. Personality wise.

Have you ever fallen asleep in someone’s arms?
Yes (:

Has anyone ever called you scrumptious before?
I cant recall but wtf I’m not a meal.

Would you like to put a night on repeat and live it forever?
Yes (:

Do you have a best friend that knows you inside and out?
Yeap.

Is your best friend a slut?
What ay question. Of course not.

Is hard drugs a turn off?
Hard or soft, it’ll be a turn off.

Are you happy with life right now?
Yes but not enough.

Are you still in love with your ex?
No.

Have you ever been the “other person” in a relationship?
In a relationship, no.

Is there anybody you’re really disappointed in?
Yes.

Where is your best friend?
Hong Kong at the moment.

Something you’re happy about?
Not telling ;P

How is your heart lately?
Still beating.

Okay, this got me occupied for a while.
Been waking real early for the past three days and I kind of like it.
So I guess I’m gonna sleep early tonight.

Grab a story book and read till I fall asleep. (:

Pole dancer chicken.
This just looks so friggin funny to me!
HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAAHHAHAHA!!!

stupid ben secretly took a picture of me when i’m sleeping.
seriously no idea why my leg can cross while i sleep.
got much to say but i’ll save it for next time, maybe.

down with sickness.
cant wait to blog bout my short trip to port dickson but the pictures seems a little messy.
will be back in a day or two.

9 Things I do Everyday:

1. Go online

2. and tweet

3. and facebook

4. and blog or read blogs

5. while eating

6. after my bath

7. and blow drying my hair

8. before i sleep

9. and dream.

random. very random.

and these to keep you entertain. or make you smile at least.

so sleepy i can fall asleep any second.
good night earthlings (:

kind of like planned a one day makan trip with my friends, hope we can make it :9
and malacca if possible. I kind of miss satay celup already!
maybe i should just do a food post soon, i’ve been keeping the pictures for too long.

i’m also dying to cook, i don’t know what’s wrong with me.
i’m working at this ‘zap foh dim’ for the whole week and every time when i see people buying eggs, fishballs, maggis, rice, tomatoes, and whatnot i will ask myself, ‘what are they cooking tonight?’. U__U
Gawd! i must be real bored.

as i was travelling home last night, i sort of wish that there’s no food at home (for the first time) so that i get to cook.
i opened the fridge, i saw curry. no cooking
maybe i can cook for my brother when he’s back. i’m planning to already, bwahah!
not like i even know how to cook, but i just wanna cook. wtf

on a super unrelated note, i’m actually quite curious to know what kinda wallpapers do people put on their computers.
last year, i use to have this collage i made as my wallpaper. consists of lots and lotsa pictures of the one i love, my friends and me. and then my computer died on me, i never get to use that wallpaper for long.

after having a desktop again, i start using this calendar wallpaper which i like quite a lot.
i get to change wallpaper every month (but i always delay changing. i just changed from november to december today, zzz), so i wont get bored with it.
and of course, the calendar is really useful.

* this is my current wallpaper (:

there’s more desktop wallpaper for december here. ((:

this is so random.
byebye.