English in Malaysia
After the Portugal and Spain trip lately, I realised that Malaysian has a good English compared to those countries. It is really hard to communicate with them where ever you go. Majority of them do not know English. It is hard to order a meal in normal restaurant or even McD. It is hard to buy train ticket at train station. I just wondered if they would like to promote their tourist industry, why those casher still do not know English at all?
It is different in Malaysia,at least we can buy McD or train ticket easily using English.
While I attended the conference at Valencia, when I listen to other participants to present, I found out that those from Spain, Italy or scanadivia will have their typical accent for English too.
Worst still is that some of them just choose to present in Spanish. I just wonder how many participants at that time knew Spanish. How many people can understand them? When somebody ask them questions in English, they did not understand at all and need some one to translate it for them.
Hence, I think we should proud of ourself as Malaysian who know and has a good command in English.
Sunday, March 09, 2008
Just came back for the 10 days trip to Spain. I felt so glad to come back. Why??? May be too many days to travel makes me tired.
Madrid is just a normal typical Europe country with normal sight seeing places like cathedral, building etc.
Valencia was great for me as I was staying in the 5 start hotel for 4 nights for the IATED Conference. It was so great for me. Nothing special to travel around here too.
I like Barcelona most with the unique and artistic Gaudi's architecture. The Olympic port is another place which seems so extraordinary to me. I like Barcelona very much. I will go again if have the chance.
But the pickpockets were so wild there. We just narrowlly escape from 2 of the events. This make Barcelona becomes a bit ugly. Thanks God.
Anyway, the food in Spain is so typical. I like the Paella and Tapas.
Great!!!!
Time to back to concentrate for my research again before travelling again week after next to Poland for the Easter holiday.
Madrid is just a normal typical Europe country with normal sight seeing places like cathedral, building etc.
Valencia was great for me as I was staying in the 5 start hotel for 4 nights for the IATED Conference. It was so great for me. Nothing special to travel around here too.
I like Barcelona most with the unique and artistic Gaudi's architecture. The Olympic port is another place which seems so extraordinary to me. I like Barcelona very much. I will go again if have the chance.
But the pickpockets were so wild there. We just narrowlly escape from 2 of the events. This make Barcelona becomes a bit ugly. Thanks God.
Anyway, the food in Spain is so typical. I like the Paella and Tapas.
Great!!!!
Time to back to concentrate for my research again before travelling again week after next to Poland for the Easter holiday.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
I am at Dubai International Airport now. It is 5:30am local time and 9:30am Malaysia time and 1:30am UK time.
Malaysia is 4 hours ahead Dubai while UK is 4 hours behind dubai.
A mix feeling now, not really want to go back but have to go back to work too.
Human is so ambivalence.
What to do??? 2 weeks went so fast. Have to get back my mood to study already. Need to concentrate for my research for a while before the next trip going back to Malaysia again.... When??? Unknown... Cos I need to study while students are having summer break.
I need to do my research too. It is not good to ask for leave so frequent in a year.... I think most early have to be around August or September.
Hopefully that time have the cheap flight back to Malaysia then.
Malaysia is 4 hours ahead Dubai while UK is 4 hours behind dubai.
A mix feeling now, not really want to go back but have to go back to work too.
Human is so ambivalence.
What to do??? 2 weeks went so fast. Have to get back my mood to study already. Need to concentrate for my research for a while before the next trip going back to Malaysia again.... When??? Unknown... Cos I need to study while students are having summer break.
I need to do my research too. It is not good to ask for leave so frequent in a year.... I think most early have to be around August or September.
Hopefully that time have the cheap flight back to Malaysia then.
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Sunday, January 27, 2008
Friday, January 25, 2008
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Millennial and Neo-Millennial
When I am looking for the information on learning style, encountered these two words: Millennial and Neo-Millennial.
Millennials are those borned between 1978-2000. It is also known as generation Y. The characteristics of this generation are :
a) Techno savvy
b) Connected 24/7
Defining life experiences:
a) Fathers became more involved in parenting
b) Never experienced life without computers
c) All information is just a click away
Neo means New in Latin.
Hence, Neo Millennial means new generation of millennial.
When I am looking for the information on learning style, encountered these two words: Millennial and Neo-Millennial.
Millennials are those borned between 1978-2000. It is also known as generation Y. The characteristics of this generation are :
a) Techno savvy
b) Connected 24/7
Defining life experiences:
a) Fathers became more involved in parenting
b) Never experienced life without computers
c) All information is just a click away
Neo means New in Latin.
Hence, Neo Millennial means new generation of millennial.
Sunday, January 20, 2008
胶原蛋白是何物质
胶原蛋白（collagen）是一种高分子蛋白质，丝状的胶原蛋白纤维能使皮肤保持结实而有弹性。它存在于人体皮肤、骨骼、牙齿、肌腱等部位，主要生理机能是做结缔组织的粘合物质。在皮肤方面，它与弹力纤维合力构成网状支撑体，提供真皮层安定有力的支撑。随着年龄的增长，人体胶原蛋白含量会逐渐流失，网状支撑体亦会渐渐变厚变硬、失去弹性，当真皮层的弹性与保水度降低，皮肤便会失去弹性并变薄老化，同时可导致真皮的纤维断裂、脂肪萎缩、汗腺及皮脂腺分泌减少，使皮肤出现色斑、皱纹等一系列老化现象，显出老态。
胶原蛋白被称为“骨中之骨，肤中之肤”，可以说是真皮层强有力的后盾，其对皮肤的作用不言而喻。不要小看它，你的皮肤这么光滑，这么水嫩，这么有弹性吗？还是多亏了胶原蛋白。段建华告诉记者，胶原蛋白对皮肤的好处，具体表现在以下几个方面。
防皱：真皮中丰满的胶原蛋白层，将皮肤细胞撑起，结合保湿和抑制皱纹的作用，共同达到舒展粗纹，淡化细纹的功效！修复：活性胶原蛋白能直接渗入肌肤底层，且与周围组织的亲和性好，可协助细胞制造成胶原蛋白，促使皮肤细胞正常成长。同时，活性胶原蛋白本身还具有消炎和更新肌肤的作用。
坚固骨骼
骨骼中有机物的70％～80％是胶原蛋白，骨骼生成时，首先必须合成充足的胶原蛋白纤维来组成骨骼的框架。因此，有人称胶原蛋白为骨骼中的骨骼。
If you are living in UK, there is sales in Holland Barrett now. The actual price is £19.99 for 180 tablets but now is only £4.99. Hurry up, the sales is until 14 February 2008.
胶原蛋白（collagen）是一种高分子蛋白质，丝状的胶原蛋白纤维能使皮肤保持结实而有弹性。它存在于人体皮肤、骨骼、牙齿、肌腱等部位，主要生理机能是做结缔组织的粘合物质。在皮肤方面，它与弹力纤维合力构成网状支撑体，提供真皮层安定有力的支撑。随着年龄的增长，人体胶原蛋白含量会逐渐流失，网状支撑体亦会渐渐变厚变硬、失去弹性，当真皮层的弹性与保水度降低，皮肤便会失去弹性并变薄老化，同时可导致真皮的纤维断裂、脂肪萎缩、汗腺及皮脂腺分泌减少，使皮肤出现色斑、皱纹等一系列老化现象，显出老态。
胶原蛋白被称为“骨中之骨，肤中之肤”，可以说是真皮层强有力的后盾，其对皮肤的作用不言而喻。不要小看它，你的皮肤这么光滑，这么水嫩，这么有弹性吗？还是多亏了胶原蛋白。段建华告诉记者，胶原蛋白对皮肤的好处，具体表现在以下几个方面。
保湿：胶原蛋白含亲水性的天然保湿因子，而且三螺旋结构能强劲锁住水分，让皮肤时刻保持湿润、水嫩的状态！
滋养：活性胶原蛋白对皮肤的渗透性强，可透过角质层与皮肤上皮细胞结合，参与和改善皮肤细胞的代谢，使皮肤中的胶原蛋白活性加强。它能保持角质层水分及纤维结构的完整性，改善皮肤细胞生存环境和促进皮肤组织的新陈代谢，增强血液循环，达到滋润皮肤的目的。
亮肤：皮肤的光泽取决于含水量，胶原蛋白良好的保水能力使皮肤水润亮泽，散发健康的光彩。
紧肤：当胶原蛋白被皮肤吸收后，填充在皮肤真皮之间，增加皮肤紧密度，产生皮肤张力，缩小毛孔，使皮肤紧绷而富有弹性！
防皱：真皮中丰满的胶原蛋白层，将皮肤细胞撑起，结合保湿和抑制皱纹的作用，共同达到舒展粗纹，淡化细纹的功效！修复：活性胶原蛋白能直接渗入肌肤底层，且与周围组织的亲和性好，可协助细胞制造成胶原蛋白，促使皮肤细胞正常成长。同时，活性胶原蛋白本身还具有消炎和更新肌肤的作用。
坚固骨骼
骨骼中有机物的70％～80％是胶原蛋白，骨骼生成时，首先必须合成充足的胶原蛋白纤维来组成骨骼的框架。因此，有人称胶原蛋白为骨骼中的骨骼。
If you are living in UK, there is sales in Holland Barrett now. The actual price is £19.99 for 180 tablets but now is only £4.99. Hurry up, the sales is until 14 February 2008.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
My Diorissime Ready to Wear Clutch for Eyes and Lips
From left:
In recent years, Dior has successfully merged fashion and cosmetics by bringing fashion elements into the design of seasonal limited-edition items. The Diorissime palette for fall 2007 is yet another example.
From left:
Eyeshadows -deep copper, medium grey, medium brown, sheer light beige (All have metallic shine.)
Lip Colors -sheer frosty pink with subtle green shimmer
pale blue-tinted gloss with minimal shimmer
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Holiday 2008 in Britain
Just discovered that easter break will be on 21-24 March 2008. It is so early for this year.
Oh, 2 more months to go. Have to plan where to go now. Gosh... Will just be back from Spain trip on 9th March 2008, then will travel again on 20th March 2008????
When am I going to finish my research and PhD then???? Tension, if no travel, like 对不起自己。
Hai!"!"!"¬!"¬!"¬!¬
Bank Holiday for 2008 will be as follow:
5/5/2008
26/5/2008
Where to go this time?????
Just discovered that easter break will be on 21-24 March 2008. It is so early for this year.
Oh, 2 more months to go. Have to plan where to go now. Gosh... Will just be back from Spain trip on 9th March 2008, then will travel again on 20th March 2008????
When am I going to finish my research and PhD then???? Tension, if no travel, like 对不起自己。
Hai!"!"!"¬!"¬!"¬!¬
Bank Holiday for 2008 will be as follow:
5/5/2008
26/5/2008
Where to go this time?????
Wednesday, January 09, 2008
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Swarovski Bailee Bracelet
My mom like Swarovski very much. Hence, I bought this for my mom today :
Bailee Bracelet
Rhodium-plated cupchain bracelet with prong-set clear crystal chatons arranged in a star shape; bezel-set, pear-shaped cut clear crystals; lobster clasp closure; dangling venetian box chain.
Article no.: 865041
Size: 18 cm
Regular price:
GBP 75.00
Current price:
GBP 52.50
My mom like Swarovski very much. Hence, I bought this for my mom today :
Bailee Bracelet
Rhodium-plated cupchain bracelet with prong-set clear crystal chatons arranged in a star shape; bezel-set, pear-shaped cut clear crystals; lobster clasp closure; dangling venetian box chain.
Article no.: 865041
Size: 18 cm
Regular price:
GBP 75.00
Current price:
GBP 52.50
Sunday, January 06, 2008
Dare not think too much.
Although it left 25 days to Malaysia, but I really dare not think of it.
Every time when I expect and plan for something, something for sure will not happen as I wish.
Below is a good case for me:
4 of us were supposed to go to portugal together, but, 3 of them were refused boarding because sye loong opted for online check-in which is only eligible for EU/EEA passport holder.
At the departure lounge, the security guy didn't check my passport and the boarding pass properly and I managed to get in successfully. I thought we were safe, however at the departure gate, they were caught not having a EU passport, but a Malaysian passport. And 3 of them were left stranded in Stansted. The Ryanair manager came to talk to them, and told them that the check-in desks had been closed, and there's no way that they can re-issue a boarding pass to them. Aww... this is a disaster!!! They quickly ran out of the departure lounge and back to the customer service, hoping that Ryanair could put them on the next available flight for FREE.. fat hope! The ground staff told them that it costs £868++ for a single ticket to Porto today at 18:30. This is ridiculous, In the end, they decided to book another flight tomorrow morning to Porto to meet up me.
At the departure lounge, the security guy didn't check my passport and the boarding pass properly and I managed to get in successfully. I thought we were safe, however at the departure gate, they were caught not having a EU passport, but a Malaysian passport. And 3 of them were left stranded in Stansted. The Ryanair manager came to talk to them, and told them that the check-in desks had been closed, and there's no way that they can re-issue a boarding pass to them. Aww... this is a disaster!!! They quickly ran out of the departure lounge and back to the customer service, hoping that Ryanair could put them on the next available flight for FREE.. fat hope! The ground staff told them that it costs £868++ for a single ticket to Porto today at 18:30. This is ridiculous, In the end, they decided to book another flight tomorrow morning to Porto to meet up me.
See, it was really unexpected, no body will think of they will not fly on the same day as me.
Only God knows what will happen next.
Hopefully Virgin train will not have any delay again on the day I gotta take the train from Derby to Birmingham International.
Hopefully I can manage to check in successfully with my name and passport.
Hopefully there will not be any delay for the flight on 31/1/08.
Hopefully... Urgh... can't predict anything will happen then....
So, may God allow me to fly back to Penang on time as plan safely to celebrate cny 2008 with my parents.
Saturday, January 05, 2008
They are back...;(
Time flies, 2 weeks already, so fast...
They are back.
The kitchen will start to be messy and dirty again.
The rubbish will start to pile up again.
No one will care to throw the rubbish at all.
The noise will be back again.
The loud music will played again....
Urgh....why so fast????
I wish I can live in the flat alone....
Time flies, 2 weeks already, so fast...
They are back.
The kitchen will start to be messy and dirty again.
The rubbish will start to pile up again.
No one will care to throw the rubbish at all.
The noise will be back again.
The loud music will played again....
Urgh....why so fast????
I wish I can live in the flat alone....
Thursday, January 03, 2008
Shopping Spree at London (27/12/2007)
This is the trend or rather say culture in England where there will be a grand super sales after 26/12. A lot of items will have 70% or more discount. At this time, you can get a LV bag which costed £1500 discounted become £150. But of course, in order to get this, you need to queue up early in the morning to grab it.Anyway, I was not that crazy. I just went to the Oxford Street and Regent Street to feel the atmosphere of the shopping spree. This two street are the famous street for shopping and you can find a lot of branded goods here.It was really "people mountain, people sea".I noticed that the street lighting and the complex decorations were not that pretty if wanna compared to those in HongKong, Singapore or even Malaysia. I bought myself a pair of Clarks sport shoes. It is really cheap. It less 50 % . The original price was £36.99 and now I bought it for £16.99. It is so comfortable to wear.
This is the trend or rather say culture in England where there will be a grand super sales after 26/12. A lot of items will have 70% or more discount. At this time, you can get a LV bag which costed £1500 discounted become £150. But of course, in order to get this, you need to queue up early in the morning to grab it.Anyway, I was not that crazy. I just went to the Oxford Street and Regent Street to feel the atmosphere of the shopping spree. This two street are the famous street for shopping and you can find a lot of branded goods here.It was really "people mountain, people sea".I noticed that the street lighting and the complex decorations were not that pretty if wanna compared to those in HongKong, Singapore or even Malaysia. I bought myself a pair of Clarks sport shoes. It is really cheap. It less 50 % . The original price was £36.99 and now I bought it for £16.99. It is so comfortable to wear.
Monday, December 24, 2007
Laazy Christmas Eve
So lazy there, have to do the spain paper... it is suppose to be long holiday break, but still have to do the sucky paper.....time is running short.. yesterday dreamt of I still have 1 month left for my SPM, but I still havent finish preparing it.
Does it reflect something else????
no mood at all... later have to work at chinese takeaway...
tomorrow will start my 1 week vacation, hopefully it will be a great holiday for me.
Happy Christmas and Happy New Year to all...
So lazy there, have to do the spain paper... it is suppose to be long holiday break, but still have to do the sucky paper.....time is running short.. yesterday dreamt of I still have 1 month left for my SPM, but I still havent finish preparing it.
Does it reflect something else????
no mood at all... later have to work at chinese takeaway...
tomorrow will start my 1 week vacation, hopefully it will be a great holiday for me.
Happy Christmas and Happy New Year to all...
Sunday, December 23, 2007
The shortest day of the year - Winter Solstice
"Sat., Dec. 22, 2007, 1:08 A.M. EST (06:08 UT), marks the solstice—the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and summer in the Southern Hemisphere"
It marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. The sun appears at its lowest point in the sky, and its noontime elevation appears to be the same for several days before and after the solstice. Following the winter solstice, the days begin to grow longer and the nights shorter.
On last Saturday, I found that the day turned dark at around 3:30pm. But I did not notice when did the sun rise because of two reasons. First is because there wasn't any sun on that day and second I slept until 9:30am. ;p
"Sat., Dec. 22, 2007, 1:08 A.M. EST (06:08 UT), marks the solstice—the beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere and summer in the Southern Hemisphere"
It marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. The sun appears at its lowest point in the sky, and its noontime elevation appears to be the same for several days before and after the solstice. Following the winter solstice, the days begin to grow longer and the nights shorter.
On last Saturday, I found that the day turned dark at around 3:30pm. But I did not notice when did the sun rise because of two reasons. First is because there wasn't any sun on that day and second I slept until 9:30am. ;p
Saturday, December 22, 2007
New RM 50 Notes
New RM 50 Notes will release on 30 January 2008 in conjuction of the 50th Annniversary of Malaysia.
According the the news, it has more secure features compared to the old notes.
The RM50 note gets a makeover with enhanced anti-forgery security features and a design theme reflecting how far Malaysia has moved up the economic value chain after 50 years of independence.
The illustrations on the note include oil palm trees and microbiology technology, representing Malaysia’s economic transformation to the higher value-added activities in the agricultural, manufacturing, services and other sectors.
The front retains the portrait of the first king, Tuanku Abdul Rahman Tuanku Muhammad, on the right. The national hibiscus flower is in the centre.
Songket patterns frame the background and edges of the note to reflect traditional Malaysian textile handicraft and embroidery.
Songket patterns frame the background and edges of the note to reflect traditional Malaysian textile handicraft and embroidery.
On the back, first Prime Minister Tunku Abdul Rahman is featured raising his hand in proud declaration of Merdeka! There is the logo of the 50th Independence anniversary as well.
I am going to ask my mom to keep the new notes for me!!!!
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
My Xmas Break
24th Dec 2007 - Working at Chinese Takeaway
25th Dec 2007 - go to Hastings with Steven (Overnight at Hastings)
26th Dec 2007 - go to London with Steven (Overnight at London Hotel)
27th Dec 2007 - Shopping sales; meet Slkeoh (Overnight at Slkeoh's place)
28th Dec 2007 - 31th Dec 2007 - Porto, Portugal
31th Dec 2007 - London, Countdown
1st Jan 2008 - London back to Derby; Working at Chinese Takeaway
2nd Jan 2008 - Go back to University to meet student. Finish the Spain paper in order to submit on 15th January 2008
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!!!
24th Dec 2007 - Working at Chinese Takeaway
25th Dec 2007 - go to Hastings with Steven (Overnight at Hastings)
26th Dec 2007 - go to London with Steven (Overnight at London Hotel)
27th Dec 2007 - Shopping sales; meet Slkeoh (Overnight at Slkeoh's place)
28th Dec 2007 - 31th Dec 2007 - Porto, Portugal
31th Dec 2007 - London, Countdown
1st Jan 2008 - London back to Derby; Working at Chinese Takeaway
2nd Jan 2008 - Go back to University to meet student. Finish the Spain paper in order to submit on 15th January 2008
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!!!
Sunday, December 16, 2007
31 + (31-17) = Excitement
The excited day is coming soon. But before it comes, I have so many things to accomplish.
I am so busy these days. 24 hours is not enough for me at all. It is good so that I will not waste so much time dreaming and exciting for it.
What am I busy for???
Well,
a) Conference paper for IATED at Valencia, Spain due on 15th January 2008.
b) Mind map and interview questions for stage 3 research
c) Marking for 40 students' assignments.
d) Preparation for Christmas present and Christmas card
e) Tidy up my room and luggage for the Christmas and New Year trip to Hastings, London and Porto
f) Gayuting with the big devil
g) Blogging
h) Knitting
i) Surfing
oh.. too much things to do with so little time
The excited day is coming soon. But before it comes, I have so many things to accomplish.
I am so busy these days. 24 hours is not enough for me at all. It is good so that I will not waste so much time dreaming and exciting for it.
What am I busy for???
Well,
a) Conference paper for IATED at Valencia, Spain due on 15th January 2008.
b) Mind map and interview questions for stage 3 research
c) Marking for 40 students' assignments.
d) Preparation for Christmas present and Christmas card
e) Tidy up my room and luggage for the Christmas and New Year trip to Hastings, London and Porto
f) Gayuting with the big devil
g) Blogging
h) Knitting
i) Surfing
oh.. too much things to do with so little time