23th May 2010

Well, it is weekend's time again. My exam is around the corner, and I should work harder this time. I should not play too much. To all classmates and cousemates, I would like to wish you all the best. Add oil ya and I believe everyone can hit their targets if there are efforts in the process. There is nothing impossible. Success can only be achieved through hardship and strong will power. There is nothing called LUCK! All in all, gambateh my friends! Let's work together and fly over to Australia. ^.^

Television-Argumentative Essay Final Draft

In the present age of technology, television has been widely used as the most common telecommunication tool between an individual and the rest of the world. “It is estimated that more than ninety per cent of households in developed countries have at least one television set.” (Sharif 1999, p.34) According to American Time Use Survey (2003), it is found that population nowadays are spending a huge portion of time watching television programmes rather than other leisure and sports activities. As a result, there are concerns arrived from many parties such as the psychologists and parents to urge the responsible authority to take this issue seriously so that prompt actions can be taken to solve the problems. Some mention that extensive television viewing will contribute to various harmful consequences, but I strongly believe that television viewing has the capacity to invite benefits to the viewers such as improvement on global knowledge, introduction of additional dimension to learning and entertainment.

First and foremost, television programmes help to improve people’s global knowledge better than other academic tools like books and journals. Assessment to the latest current events of local and world significance can be made quickly and easily with television news programmes available nowadays. In most of the time, this knowledge can inspire the public to become involved and to exert pressure on councils, major companies, and even national government, so that a better standard of living is achieved. Indirectly, television plays a key role in the process of democracy establishment as responses from the television audience are usually taken into consideration in decision-making process of government policies (Rutherford 2002). Furthermore, children who watch television programmes can actually get to know more about their cultural identities and the contribution of other cultures. Subsequently, this will lead to further development of knowledge and attitude in children. At the same time, these children tend to develop a larger vocabulary through a series of educational television programmes (Leigh 2001).

On the other hand, it cannot be denied that television programmes do provide an additional dimension to learning. In schools, television is commonly used as a teaching aid because students are more likely to understand and retain information they have seen and heard rather than merely read. Besides, television is an exciting and engaging medium that encourages critical thinking about important issues on a wide range of human problems ranging from globalization to homelessness (Leigh 2001). As we are informed, critical thinking can have a major impact on the process of learning as it is a necessary skill in both social settings and at schools (Sharif 1999).

In addition, television can lead to an increase in entertainment and enjoyment in young people’s life on a moderate basis. Young people nowadays are overstressed and frustrated easily as a result of increasing demands and expectations placed on them. By engrossing in a programme, they can have the opportunity to relax their minds and refresh themselves. For those who are interesting in exploring new information around the world, television programmes can definitely give them a wealth of information, allowing them to experience the culture and beauty of other parts of the world, capture the excitement and wonder of the animal kingdom, and work through the most complicated steps of a scientific equation in an entertaining and enjoyable manner (Rutherford 2002).

As a conclusion, watching television programmes does benefit the viewers in terms of improving global knowledge, providing an additional dimension to learning and allowing more entertainment to people. Although many parties argue that the invention of television brings more harm than good, I strongly believe that television viewing can encourage many advantages to the population especially to students as long as it is not abused by users. We should not put the blame on the invention of television regarding the negative effects arisen from television viewing, but we have to appreciate the development of technology. If we could make use of the television in wise and appropriate manner, I am sure that this technology can certainly help us to open up our minds and even make a difference along the pathway in our lives.

Mood

My mood is pretty okay today, still a little bit fluctuating, but it is just okay after all. I am easily influenced by others, through words, expression, behaviour and so on. Although I want to be more strong and tough so that I can find myself easier and not to be so easily influenced by others, I have not come to that stage yet. I am still circling around the same place. I need to proceed. Ya... I need to go to search for what I want.

I hate today!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hate today! I just hate today! Too many reasons.... I don't know why.... I am not motivated today...many things make me feel tired and bad. Haiz.......

I turned into a pessimistic person today. I evolved into another person that was unhappy and emotional. Today, I was totally different from the past. Like what my roommate said to me just now, I talked in the way that was very different from what I used to before. Weird thinking.... I think negatively in many matters today, maybe I experienced too many unlucky and bad things today. Even though I want to cheer up myself with different approaches, I failed to do that. I end up making myself even more down and unhappy! Too bad.....

Stress. I am loaded with too much stress, I guess. But I hate myself for being so weak. It was only a little matter, but I often take every matter seriously, and this add on to my burden. This made me unhappy. No satisfaction today that I could found. I tried to, I really tried, but it did not come up to my mind. Again, I am weird.

Can someone cheer me up? Argh............help me!

huh~

I think I better go to sleep now. Bye.

Being so emotional is not my way. I should stop it. Okay, I try to.

Good night.

Television-Argumentative Essay #2

In this day and age of technology, television has been widely used as the most common telecommunication tool between an individual and the rest of the world. “It is estimated that more than ninety per cent of households in developed countries have at least one television set.” (Sharif 1999, p.34) According to American Time Use Survey (2003), it is found that population nowadays were spending a huge portion of time watching television programmes rather than other leisure and sports activities. As a result, there were concerns arrived from many parties such as the psychologists and parents to urge the responsible authority to take this issue seriously so that prompt actions can be taken to solve the problems. Some mention that extensive television viewing will contribute to various harmful consequences, but I strongly believe that television viewing has the capacity to invite benefits to the viewers such as improvement on global knowledge, introduction of additional
dimension to learning and entertainment mean.

First and foremost, television programmes help to improve people’s global knowledge better than other academic tools like books and journals. Assessment to the latest current events of local and world significance can be made quickly and easily with television news programmes available nowadays. In most of the time, this knowledge can inspire the public to become involved and to exert pressure on councils, major companies, and even national government, so that a better standard of living is achieved. Indirectly, television plays a key role in the process of democracy establishment as responses from the television audience are usually taken into consideration in decision-making process of government policies (Rutherford 2002). Furthermore, children who watch television programmes can actually get to know more about their cultural identities and the contribution of other cultures. Subsequently, this will lead to further development of knowledge and attitude in children. At the same time, these children tend to develop a larger vocabulary through a series of educational television programmes (Leigh 2001).

On the other hand, it cannot be denied that television programmes do provide an additional dimension to learning. In schools, television is commonly used as a teaching aid because students are more likely to understand and retain information they have seen and heard rather than merely read. Besides, television is an exciting and engaging medium that encourages critical thinking about important issues on a wide range of human problems ranging from globalization to homelessness (Leigh 2001). As we are informed, critical thinking can have a major impact on the process of learning as it is a necessary skill in both social settings and at schools (Sharif 1999).

In addition, television can lead to an increase in entertainment and enjoyment in young people’s life on a moderate basis. Young people nowadays are overstressed and frustrated easily as a result of increasing demands and expectations placed on them. By engrossing in a programme, they can have the opportunity to relax their minds and refresh themselves. For those who are interesting in exploring new information around the world, television programmes can definitely give them a wealth of information, allowing them to experience the culture and beauty of other parts of the world, capture the excitement and wonder of the animal kingdom, and work through the most complicated steps of a scientific equation in an entertaining and enjoyable manner (Rutherford 2002).

As a conclusion, watching television programmes does benefit the viewers in terms of improving global knowledge, providing an additional dimension to learning and allowing more entertainment to people. Although many parties argue that the invention of television brings more harm than good, I strongly believe that television viewing can encourage many advantages to the population especially to students as long as it is not abused by users. We should not put the blame on the invention of television regarding the negative effects arisen from television viewing, but we have to appreciate the development of technology. If we could make use of the television in wise and appropriate manner, I am sure that this technology can certainly help us to open up our minds and even make a difference along the pathway in our lives.

Television-Argumentative Essay #1

In this day and age of technology, television has been widely used as the most common telecommunication tool between an individual with the rest of the world. “It is estimated that more than ninety per cent of households in developed countries have at least one television set.” (Sharif 1999, p.34) According to American Time Use Survey (2003), it is found that population nowadays were spending a huge portion of time watching television programmes rather than other leisure and sports activities. As a result, there were concerns arrived from many parties such as the psychologists and parents to urge the responsible authority to take this issue seriously so that prompt actions can be taken to solve the problems. Some mention that extensive television viewing will contribute to various harmful consequences, but I strongly believe that television viewing has got the capacity to invite benefits to the viewers such as improvement on global knowledge, introduction of additional dimension to learning and entertainment mean.

First and foremost, television programmes help to improve people’s global knowledge better than other academic tools like books and journals. Assessment to the latest current events of local and world significance can be made quickly and easily with television news programmes available nowadays. In most of the time, this knowledge can inspire the public to become involved and to exert pressure on councils, major companies, and even national government, so that a better standard of living is achieved. Indirectly, television plays a key role in the process of democracy establishment as responses from the television audience are usually taken into consideration in decision-making process of government policies (Rutherford 2002). Furthermore, children who watch television programmes can actually get to know more about their cultural identities and the contribution of other cultures. Subsequently, this will lead to further development of knowledge and attitude in children. At the same time, these children tend to develop a larger vocabulary through a series of educational television programmes (Leigh 2001).

On the other hand, it cannot be denied that television programmes do provide an additional dimension to learning. In schools, television is commonly used as a teaching aid because students are more likely to understand and retain information they have seen and heard rather than merely read. Besides, television is an exciting and engaging medium that encourages critical thinking about important issues on a wide range of human problems ranging from globalization to homelessness (Leigh 2001). As we are informed, critical thinking can have a major impact on the process of learning as it is a necessary skill in both social settings and at schools (Sharif 1999).

In addition, television can lead to an increase in entertainment and enjoyment in young people’s life on a moderate basis. Young people nowadays are overstressed and frustrated easily as a result of increasing demands and expectations placed on them. By engrossing in a programme, they can have the opportunity to relax their minds and refresh themselves. For those who are interesting in exploring new information around the world, television programmes can definitely give them a wealth of information, allowing them to experience the culture and beauty of other parts of the world, capture the excitement and wonder of the animal kingdom, and work through the most complicated steps of a scientific equation in an entertaining and enjoyable manner (Rutherford 2002).

As a conclusion, watching television programmes does benefit the viewers in terms of improving global knowledge, providing an additional dimension to learning and allowing more entertainment to people. Although many parties argue that the invention of television brings more harm than good, I strongly believe that television viewing can encourage many advantages to the population especially to students as long as it is not abused by users. We should not put the blame on the invention of television regarding the negative effects arisen from television viewing, but we have to appreciate the development of technology. If we could make use of the television in wise and appropriate manner, I am sure that this technology can certainly help us to open up our minds and even make a difference along the pathway in our lives.

Fei Wen

Again I am in my blog. Nothing to say, but just to share my photos here^^ I have actually gone through a hard time this week. Argh.... it is torturing... it was about my academic perfomance. Well, I have try my best and put my very best effort to hit my target...hopefully it will give my warm reward =)

K, enough...

Time for my photos time...yay!



Nice-looking girl! haha^^

Here are some photos taken by me at common room recently... It looked like I am happy and really enjoying myself =)........







I can be quite emotional sometimes...but I always hope that it will not happen so frequently....=.=''









This was the time I spent with my family members at Morib. I have had a nice afternoon there...and it was very relax~ I like it very much! muackxxx......



This is my sister^^





yay^^ I like this picture so much....











My brothers~ long time dint see them ady...cuz i dint go bec home for quite long time... actually 2 or 3 weeks only lar...haha...bt feel like very long time ady...



What does it look like huh? haha...an egg? ^^



*Jie* represents my sister whereas *Wen* is me! nice one.....



Play on the beach was fun!









Okaylah...It has come to the time for me to rest. See u all next round =)bye bye muackxxxx **

Final Version of Junk Food Essay

In everyday life, the consumption of junk food such as takeaway foods, pre-packaged meals, and sugary snack foods seems to be a part of children and youth’s life recently. Generally, junk food refers to any food that is perceived to be unhealthy and of low nutritional value (Smith 2005). With the increase in availability and consumption of junk food by Australian schoolchildren, the nutritional value of food eaten has been falling progressively over the past 30 years (Weekend News 2005). The issue of sale of junk food has always been debated among the school communities across the country. I strongly believe that the sale of junk food in school canteens should be banned as it leads to childhood obesity, negative health consequences and litter problems.

First and foremost, over consumption on junk food is likely to increase the cases of obesity especially among children and youth. “Central University researcher Professor Steven Reynolds said that by offering foods high in fat and sugar, school canteens are actually contributing to the problem of youth weight gain.” (Weekend News 2005, p.6) Research shows that the proportion of overweight population is expanding in Australia due to the over intake of junk food. Obesity is seen to be a serious case as it may lead to heart disease, osteoarthritis and some cancers. The problem is made worse by the fact that most young people do not get enough physical activity (Weekend News 2005).

Besides, the sale of junk food in school canteens is partly responsible for the negative impacts on health among youth nowadays. According to Tran in Weekend News (2005), Dental Association is urging state governments to prohibit the sale of soft drinks in schools because of a decline in the dental health of Australia’s primary-school children. Furthermore, students may not get the nutrients needed for healthy development and growth with the intake of junk food. In The Food Show (2005), Caputo, a child psychologist said that junk foods are often loaded with chemical addictives, many of which can trigger behavior problems, such as hyperactivity and poor concentration.

In addition, fast food packaging is the major contributor to litter problems especially in schools. We should take this issue seriously as litter is a safety and health hazard to the community. As a result of increasing troubles with litter, school authorities nowadays have to spend more on cleaning costs, and this will indirectly involve an opportunity cost as the spending can initially be used on maintenance projects that benefit the schools. Also, litter may spoil the image of our communities. Thus, there is a need to urge an immediate ban on the sale of junk food in school canteens. Smith in Family Journal (2005) discusses that schools that have cut down the sale of junk foods have consequently reduced their litter problems.

In a nutshell, I strongly believe that the sale of junk food in school canteens should be banned as soon as possible as junk food has always been blamed for various negative outcomes such as childhood obesity, decreasing health level and litter problems. Besides the effort to ban the sale of junk food in school canteens, parents should take the responsibility as well as to encourage their children to take moderate and balanced diets. Schools can also play a key role in changing the diets of young people by educating them about good nutrition and promoting good eating habits through healthy food policies. As the saying goes, “Prevention is better than cure”. Therefore, we should tackle this problem immediately before it turns into a global crisis.

Argumentative Essay #2

In everyday life, the consumption on junk food such as takeaway foods, pre-packaged meals, and sugary snack foods seems to be a part of children and youth’s life nowadays. Generally, junk food refers to any food that is perceived to be unhealthy and of low nutritional value (Smith 2005). With the increase in availability and consumption of junk food by Australian schoolchildren, the nutritional value of food eaten has been falling progressively over the past 30 years (Weekend News 2005). The issue on sale of junk food has always been debated among the school communities across the country. I strongly believe that the sale of junk food in school canteens should be banned as it leads to childhood obesity, negative health consequences and litter problems.

First or foremost, over consumption on junk food is likely to increase the cases of obesity especially among children and youth. “Central University researcher Professor Steven Reynolds said that by offering foods high in fat and sugar, school canteens are actually contributing to the problem of youth weight gain.” (Weekend News 2005, p.6) Research shows that the proportion of overweight population is expanding in Australia due to the over intake of junk food. Obesity is seen to be a serious case as it may lead to heart disease, osteoarthritis and some cancers. The problem is made worse by the fact that most young people do not get enough physical activity (Weekend News 2005).

Besides, the sale of junk food in school canteens is partly responsible for the negative impacts on health among youth nowadays. According to Tran in Weekend News (2005), Dental Association is urging state governments to prohibit the sale of soft drinks in schools because of a decline in the dental health of Australia’s primary-school children. Furthermore, students may not get the nutrients needed for healthy development and growth with the intake of junk food. In The Food Show (2005), Caputo, a child psychologist said that junk foods are often loaded with chemical addictives, many of which can trigger behavior problems, such as hyperactivity and poor concentration.

In addition, fast food packaging is the major contributor to litter problems especially in schools. We should take this issue seriously as litter is a safety and health hazard to the community. As a result of increasing troubles with litter, school authorities nowadays have to spend more on cleaning costs, and this will indirectly involve an opportunity cost as the spending can initially be used on maintenance projects that benefit the schools. Also, litter may spoil the image of our communities. Thus, there is a need to urge an immediate ban on the sale of junk food in school canteens. Smith in Family Journal (2005) discusses that schools that have cut down the sale of junk foods have consequently reduced their litter problems.

In a nutshell, I strongly believe that the sale of junk food in school canteens should be banned as soon as possible as junk food has always been blamed for various negative outcomes such as childhood obesity, decreasing health level and litter problems. Besides the effort to ban the sale of junk food in school canteens, parents should take the responsibility as well as to encourage their children to take moderate and balanced diets. Schools can also play a key role in changing the diets of young people by educating them about good nutrition and promoting good eating habits through healthy food policies. As the saying goes, “Prevention is better than cure”. Therefore, we should tackle this problem immediately before it turns into a global crisis.

Alone in the room again...

I was pretty busy packaging all the stuffs i need to bring tomorrow for the camp. Huh~ It is so tired. Just now, we were discussing about the bathing system in the camp. Do we need to bring any pail? As I know, there is a pool of water, and we are required to take bath there. It should be okay as we are asked to bring our own *kain basahan*. But the problem is I don't have any of it! Some more, I am in period now. Huh~ Why does it come now? How can I bath outside with period? Hope that I will manage to get a bathroom there. =.=

Today is on tired and bad mood. Many things actually happen. Packing the stuff is really tired. I ironed some formal clothes in room just now. I am wondering what kind of camp that I will get through start from tomorrow?

I had actually nothing to comment on this post. Just have nothing to do, and I wanna relax myself before I continue packing. My friends have gone out for dinner. I came back by 6.15pm today. It is very early. My dad got to attend a function at 7pm, so he dropped me here early. As soon as I step in my room, *Wow*, there are lots of people gathering in my room. Later, I discovered that they are doing their community service project together in my room. I am not the same group with them. I saw some pictures of their project at facebook, and it is quite interesting.

Thinking about tomorrow~

I feel tired.

Take me out from this tiredness!

Tomorrow I will wear formally together with others. Our buses will arrive at around 12.30pm. Luckily it is not early in the morning.

What should I do now huh?

Oh ya! I guess my sister is having fun with her friends now! Enjoy it, my beloved sister. Muackxxxxx =)

We talked in this afternoon. I got some problem to handle, and she actually taught me to handle the problem. My younger sister told me how to cope with my problem! funny? haha...

I am so lousy. There are many things that I can't handle well. I am always being blamed. I am already trying hard and my best to do it. Trust me okay? And give me time too.

Alright, I don't want to say so much about this. Just let it cools down a little bit.

Again, I feel tired. I do better stop now. See you guys next round. Bye =]

Sunday

425 ^.^

Today is my sister's birthday! Happy birthday to you. She will enjoy today very much as tonight she is going out with a huge group of her friends, probably all her classmates and some school mates, to celebrate her birthday. I wish to stay at home today to open all the birthday gifts with her, so that I can get some. Haha...just kidding^^ I could not stay home at night because I need to go back Inti Hostel this evening. Tomorrow I have to attend BTN, but until now I still have not pack my things yet. Wait la...by tonight at hostel, I will be packing it.

Yesterday night, I chat with my sister for almost two hours before we sleep. I share many things about my life and new experience with her. Of course, she did share her life too with me. I get to discover that she has started a relationship with a guy, which is her classmate too. How to say? She looked happy and enjoyably in the new relationship, but she also told me that she feels uneasy and awkward sometimes with the guy, just like me experienced the same thing before. haha.... She is only 13 years old now. I do not really agree to let her engage in love as she is still young and not really mature enough, but I wouldn't stop her because she has the right to choose in her life. She has to experience thing herself. For me, it is pretty okay if she promised me not to disturb her study. She has proven it to me, and I am happy too. To my surprise, she got a rank 16th in class and 20th among the whole form! Well done! Her academic performance was excellent. Last time, her mathematics' performance was quite poor, but now, she got 100% for the first test. I hope she can keep it up and worked harder! Sister, I will always support you!

She is now in love. My parents do not know about that. They wouldn't allow that if they were to know it. So, let's keep it a secret ya...thanx^^

Later, I am going out to some other things as I did not buy completely yesterday. I have not done my homework yet...so lazy... My sister almost done her project! She has finished typing and now, she is ready to print it out. I am using my laptop, so she do other thing else-decorating her project. Girls always like to make their projects looked nice =)

Let me share a surprise new with you. I was nearly shocked when I heard it. It is a sad news. My second younger brother is having some problems with his right eye. He was checked out to has a disease called "Qing-kong Eye". I don't know what kind of disease is it. From what I know so far, he is currently using only his left eye to see things. My parents actually took him to Klang hospital for further treatment. But the doctor said he will send my brother to an eye-care specialist. So, my parent can just wait for the doctor's call. Hope that it is not really serious. Haiz.......... I believe he will recover soon. He is only 12 years old now.......

Everything will be okay right? Yes!!!

Alright, I think I will stop now. Thanks for reading my post. Bye~

Spreading my feeling

Listening to musics, playing around in facebook....Nobody chat with me. Even my sister is busying sending messages with her friends. It is very boring, so I decide to write my post again. =.=

From facebook, I get to know that some of my Form Six friends are going to have their MUET exams tomorrow. Here, I wish them all the best. You all have study so hard. God bless you all! Stay calm and confidence, my friends! You can do it! Gambateh! =)

My sister has a BM folio, and she asks for my help. She got a print out of the novel summary, and she is required to type it out again. What the *H* is her teacher ask her to do? It is such a long essay, about 10 pages long. I promised my sister to help her type it out. It is a copy of the whole set. The teacher takes this as a project. What is the point? Perhaps the teacher want them to get more familiar with the story. But, as I help my sister to do her work, then she don't know the story line lo... >.< then, should I give back the work to her? But she really type very slow. The computer at home broke down already, so she can only use my laptop to do her work. Before I go back Inti hostel, she has to finish her work. Is it possible? Yes, it is possible! haha.....

My friend told me that the application result of UTAR May intake is now released, so I go to check it out for my brother. But, I couldn't find the result! Why?! haiz......so tired....

I reached home at around 9 pm something. It is a tired journey. There was a car accident on the way back, causing a huge traffic jam. I waited there for so long time, and I was damn hungry. My dad fetch me to have dinner at a small restaurant. I order a plate of chicken rice, but the worker took the wrong order! She gave me a plate of pork rice. It is okay as I was really hungry at that time, so I would just eat whatever served to me. I was quite full after that. When I came back, mom has cooked a bowl of curry chicken, and she left some for me. I managed to eat a little bit only as I was already fulled.

I feel tired now. I think it is time for me to sleep already. Good night =) muackssss!

This is my FREE time

Free. I am totally free now. I am alone in my room doing nothing except exercising my finger on keyboard. During these few months, I was spending my time fully with others, until I found no extra time for myself. I do not mean that it is not good. I just want to say that for a long time, I did not spend time on my own. I study and play, and it is enough to make me busy. Of course when I play, I relax myself as sometimes I got tensed up because of load of works. I have not practiced something for a long time that I always used to before this. For example, reading story books. I like to read because it gets me into another world that surprising or wakening me. I like the feeling when I have myself in the story mode. I just like stories as they enlighten and inspire me sometimes. It is also a beneficial way to spend my leisure time. Many of you could be asking me whether I have extra time for reading story book. Isn't me busy with mountain of assignments, tests and quizzes? Well, there are pressures from homework, but doing something that I like will definitely help me to relax my mind for some moments. In my view, spending time in my favourable way should be part of my life. But, under a competitive environment, I feel guilty sometimes when everyone is studying so hard except me. It is kind of pressure on me. I should have worked harder. For these few months, I was not studying on my own. I was going along, moving together with other. Although my timetable was quite packed with homework, but I still did not feel that satisfaction. It seemed like I was not doing things on my own. I was like just following other's step. Yes, I have tried my best in doing everything, but it is still weird! I can't get the satisfaction to convince myself that I have done a good job. Maybe I still cannot get used to the new way of studying. But, I feel that this is not the problem. The problem is the way of my thinking, maybe... Perhaps I am putting too much stress on myself. I am not saying that the current situation is not good, but this is just my feeling.

Huh =.=.....

Let's change a topic.

About my physical condition....haha^^

I am growing fatter now >.< because I eat a lot, and I am always lazy to exercise. Actually, I shouldn't be the person to be put the blame on. I want to exercise, but the MPH hall was blocked for months for examination purpose. So, I cannot book the badminton court, and I have no chance to play badminton for these few months lo...huh...that's why I cannot exercise ma. It is pretty okay with my excuse right??? hahaha.....

I did jog for a several times, but I got lazy very soon. Jogging is a really tired job. It is killing me sometimes when I was almost out of breath as I jog continuously for many rounds. I remembered that last time I could only manage to jog for 3 rounds, but surprisingly I can now jog non-stop up to a maximum of 7 rounds. Thumbs up guys! haha.... Jogging is actually a beneficial activity. The feeling of sweating and evaporation of sweats from your body is great! I feel like I release all my pressure at that moment. No joke. It is just fun when getting myself in physical activity. Practice it!

A few weeks ago, I went for a free body check-up available at my college. I was found to be underweight as I always know it. The particular health consultant asked me to gain an extra of 4 kg! When she looked at my health result, she talked to me in a serious manner, "You are underweight? But you don't look like an underweight person!" As I said before, I am now getting fatter, so maybe I was already carrying the extra 4 kg with me...hmn.....that's mean I really listen to her advice lo...such a good girl huh? haha....

Everything is okay in my health result except my blood glucose level. It was so high that the health consultant said that there is a high possibility to get diabetes! Diabetes!! Oh my goodness! How can it be? I was shocked when I got to know this. I guess it was just a wrong assumption. I went for that check-up after lunch, so maybe because of that, my blood glucose level fly so high...hopefully....Actually she asked me to go for a more detail check-up in hospital, but I just ignore it...hehe... Well, others got their blood glucose level 0.something higher but I got a 2 higher. Is that serious? I don't know. Some of my friends refused to go for the tests as they are afraid that there might be a negative result. Actually, it makes us clearer about our body conditions, right? It has no harm. But I did nothing also regarding my so-called health problem.

I even went for a blood donation on my birthday. It is going to be an unforgettable experience. I should do it more often as it can really help others. I am thinking that if that pack of blood can really saves others' life, then I have done a good job. We should try our best to help others when we are able to do so. Remember last time when I donated my blood, I felt "faint"? This time, the horrible experience does not happen on me. Luckily... Yes, I am lucky. Some people may want to donate their bloods, but they are restricted to do so due to some reasons such as underweight, health problems, family allowance and so on. I am lucky to say that I have done it two times, and I will do it continuously as long as I am capable of doing so.

It is already 6 pm++, but my dad still hasn’t picked me up at hostel. I am going back home this weekend to prepare things for the coming BTN (Biro Tatanegara). The whole next week I will be there at Ulu Sepri. I have to go through a test. This is mean for JPA as all JPA scholars are required to pass the test before they can fly overseas. There will be some physical activities as well. We are told that there will be a marathon, and all of us should finish it within the required time given in minutes. Ahh...It is tired...haha... We are also told that some of the speakers are of “special” political view that aligns to a particular party. We may not like their point of views but we are asked to zip our mouths. It does not mean that we can’t give our opinions but we are better not. If we really cannot stand with their words, we can voice out our views but in a polite manner. Or else, we can let the authority to handle the problem. That’s what Mr Yap, Head of SAM programme told us in the meeting.

I got the time table with me already. I almost faint when I first saw the timetable. I need to attend a moral class very early in the morning, at 5.30 am. It is so tired! And it is followed by a range of continuous activities plus classes. I got only 5 hours to sleep each day. For your information, I am going there for five days. It got to torture me so much!!! The wearing code is quite strict as well. For the class, we are required to wear white-coloured long sleeve formal shirts and black-coloured long pants with black formal shoes. For physical activities on the other hand, we need to wear white long-sleeve collar T-shirts with track bottoms. I have none of it! That’s why I have to go back home to buy all these!

I just call my mom. Mom said that dad is still working now. It is 6.45pm already. I am so hungry~~~. I can only wait for my dad to fetch me. All my friends including my roommate went to Midvalley straight after class today. I am alone now. Nobody could accompany me to go out for dinner. Such a pity girl!
I am typing it halfway, and I found that I am no longer connected to the network anymore. I can’t get access to Internet! Luckily I copy it to Microsoft Word…so clever right? Haha…. By tonight, I should be getting it post in my blog. It is such a long essay right? But I could not stop myself as I have nothing to do now to occupy my free time. Forgive me lah for being so inconsiderate….haha…

Dad, faster come lah please……………………..

Waiting, waiting, waiting….

Yeah, finally I receive my dad’s call! He is coming now. Half an hour later, I will be on the car. An hour later, I will be filling my stomach with food! Haha…. That’s mean by 8.10 pm, I will have my dinner. Not bad huh. But I feel lonely as well because nobody is here to chat with me~~~ Next week I am not going to study. Is it a good thing or bad thing? Is the camp fun? I hope I can enjoy it.

Well, I need a break as well. See you next round =) bye~

Sorry, Flying Kiss =.=

I have ignored my blog for so many days....no! but a few months instead! Sorry.....I am really lazy and tired to update my blog as I don't feel like updating it. Actually, not only this blog, very few times only I get the chance to sit down and get access to the Internet. I am always keeping myself busy with many stuffs and works. Last weekend, I went to Pulau Ketam. It was such an enjoyable day that I have ever spent! I never get the chance to visit any island in Malaysia except Penang Island. haha.... And by the end of this semester, around mid June, I am going to visit Pulau Langkawi, together with a group of Inti friends. I am really waiting for it =) We have already booked the flight ticket, so I will really have the chance to go on the trip. I guess this is the longest distance trip that I have ever follow. Besides planning to visit Pulau Langkawi, I will also visit my friends' homes at Kedah, Penang and perhaps Perlis. Woohoo!

That's all so far. Meet u later ^^

Argumentative Essay #1

In everyday life, the consumption on junk food such as takeaway foods, pre-packaged meals, and sugary snack foods seems to be a part of children and youth’s life nowadays. Generally, junk food refers to any food that is perceived to be unhealthy and of low nutritional value (Smith 2005). With the increase in availability and consumption of junk food by Australian schoolchildren, the nutritional value of food eaten has been falling progressively over the past 30 years (Weekend News 2005). The issue on sale of junk food has always been debated among the school communities across the country. I strongly believe that the sale of junk food in school canteens should be banned as it leads to childhood obesity, negative health consequences and litter problems.

First or foremost, over consumption on junk food is likely to increase the cases of obesity especially among children and youth. “Central University researcher Professor Steven Reynolds said that by offering foods high in fat and sugar, school canteens are actually contributing to the problem of youth weight gain.” (Weekend News 2005, p.6) Research shows that the proportion of overweight population is expanding in Australia due to the over intake of junk food. Obesity is seen to be a serious case as it may lead to heart disease, osteoarthritis and some cancers. The problem is made worse by the fact that most young people do not get enough physical activity (Weekend News 2005).

Besides, the sale of junk food in school canteens is partly responsible for the negative impacts on health among youth nowadays. According to Tran in Weekend News (2005), Dental Association is urging state governments to prohibit the sale of soft drinks in schools because of a decline in the dental health of Australia’s primary-school children. Furthermore, students may not get the nutrients needed for healthy development and growth with the intake of junk food. In The Food Show (2005), Caputo, a child psychologist said that junk foods are often loaded with chemical addictives, many of which can trigger behavior problems, such as hyperactivity and poor concentration.

In addition, fast food packaging is the major contributor to litter problems especially in schools. We should take this issue seriously as litter is a safety and health hazard to the community. As a result of increasing troubles with litter, school authorities nowadays have to spend more on cleaning costs, and this will indirectly involve an opportunity cost as the spending can initially be used on maintenance projects that benefit the schools. Also, litter may spoil the image of our communities. Thus, there is a need to urge an immediate ban on the sale of junk food in school canteens. Smith in Family Journal (2005) discusses that schools that have cut down the sale of junk foods have consequently reduced their litter problems.

In a nutshell, I strongly believe that the sale of junk food in school canteens should be banned as soon as possible as junk food has always been blamed for various negative outcomes such as childhood obesity, decreasing health level and litter problems. Besides the effort to ban the sale of junk food in school canteens, parents should take the responsibility as well as to encourage their children to take moderate and balanced diets. Schools can also play a key role in changing the diets of young people by educating them about good nutrition and promoting good eating habits through healthy food policies. As the saying goes, “Prevention is better than cure”. Therefore, we should tackle this problem immediately before it turns into a global crisis.

Final Text Production Essay

What are the potential effects of global warming in terms of climate change and how can they be arrested?

Global warming has always been an earth-shattering issue as it is being concerned by all nations throughout the world. Generally, global warming refers to the gradual increase in global average temperature with respect to the increase in concentration of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane in the atmosphere. By the end of the 21st century, global warming is likely to cause a rise in Earth’s temperature of around 2-5 degrees centigrade (Woodford 2006). This worries scientists as it may invite higher degree of climate change to the earth and therefore, it may correspond to enormous consequences on our beloved environment. Thus, the potential impacts of global warming in terms of climate change should be taken fully into attention and responsible measurements need to be implemented to arrest this problem.

One of the significant effects of global warming is the tremendous rise in temperature at North and South poles (Woodford 2006). As a result, ocean is warmed up by the increasing global temperature. According to Riebeek (2007), the world’s glaciers have steadily receded, and Arctic sea ice extent has steadily shrunk by 2.7 percent per decade since 1978. The melting of ice caps and glaciers has brought to higher sea level. Currently, the world’s sea level is rising at 3 centimeters per decade (Woodford 2006). Rising sea level will enhance coastal erosion and cause more frequent coastal floodings. This problem is serious because as much as 10 percent of the world population lives in coastal areas less than 10 meters above sea level (Riebeek 2007).

On the other hand, global warming is likely to cause more erratic weather patterns on the Earth (Woodford 2006). Warmer temperature will alter weather patterns, making it likely that there will be more intense droughts and rain events. It will also lead to frequent heat waves and natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, typhoons and storms. Residents of poorer countries who do not have sufficient resources to fend off changes in climate will be affected the most in terms of widespread infectious diseases such as malaria (Riebeek 2007). Besides, frequent cases of fires are likely to take place, which may lead to deaths and air pollution.

In addition, global warming is putting pressure on ecosystem. Warmer temperature shifted the growing seasons in many parts of the globe (Riebeek 2007). Nature’s plan is disturbed by global warming and millions of ecological creatures are going to be affected. Species that failed to adapt themselves under a hotter environment may end up facing the crisis of extinction. Also, shorter and milder winters will fail to kill some insects, thus increase the risk of damage to ecosystem by infestation.

To tackle this global crisis as to reduce the impacts of climate change, prompt actions should be taken to cut down the emission of greenhouse gases. People are encouraged to use efficient electricity appliances and end-use efficiency. At the same time, people are urged to practice passenger vehicle efficiency such as hybrid cars. Albert Gore, the main character in the film An Inconvenient Truth (2007) suggested the use of renewable technologies and carbon-capture-and-storage technologies to further address the problem. All nations should cooperate and work together as a powerful body to deal with this global crisis by forwarding the message of awareness to the whole world.

As a conclusion, global warming nowadays harms the Earth in terms of increase in temperature continuously, erratic weather patterns and pressure on ecosystem. With global energy and fossil-fuel use still increasing, major climate change seems almost unavoidable. However, according to the film An Inconvenient Truth (2007), records indicated that human do have the capacity to rise above themselves and above history with determination. Thus, everyone should have the strength to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases as much as possible and make this world a better place!

Text Production Essay #2

What are the potential effects of global warming in terms of climate change and how they can be arrested?

Global warming has always been an earth-shattering issue as it is being concerned by all nations throughout the world. Generally, global warming refers to the gradual increase in global average temperature with respect to the increase in concentration of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane in the atmosphere. By the end of the 21st century, global warming is likely to cause a rise in Earth's temperature of around 2-5 degrees centigrade. (Chris Woodford 2006) This worries scientists as it may invite higher degree of climate change to the earth and therefore, it may correspond to enormous consequences on our beloved environment. Thus, the potential impacts of global warming in terms of climate change should be taken fully into attention and responsible measurements need to be implemented to arrest this problem.

One of the significant effects of global warming is the tremendous rise in temperature at North and South poles. (Chris Woodford 2006) As a result, ocean is warmed up by the increasing global temperature. According to Holli Riebeek 2007, the world's glaciers have steadily receded, and Arctic sea ice extent has steadily shrunk by 2.7 percent per decade since 1978. The melting of ice caps and glaciers has brought to higher sea level. Currently, the world's sea level is rising at 3 centimeters per decade. (Chris Woodford 2006) Rising sea level will enhance coastal erosion and cause more frequent coastal floodings. This problem is serious because as much as 10 percent of the world population lives in coastal areas less than 10 meters above sea level. (Holli Riebeek 2007)

On the other hand, global warming is likely to cause more erratic weather patterns on the Earth. (Chris Woodford 2006) Warmer temperature will alter weather patterns, making it likely that there will be more intense droughts and rain events. It will also lead to frequent heat waves and natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, typhoons and storms. Residents of poorer countries who do not have sufficient resources to fend off changes in climate will be affected the most in terms of widespread infectious diseases such as malaria. (Holli Riebeek 2007) Besides, frequent cases of fires are likely to take place, which may lead to deaths and air pollution.

In addition, global warming is putting pressure on ecosystem. Warmer temperature shifted the growing seasons in many parts of the globe. (Holli Riebeek 2007) Nature’s plan is disturbed by global warming and millions of ecological creatures are going to be affected. Species that failed to adapt themselves under a hotter environment may end up facing the crisis of extinction. Also, shorter and milder winters will fail to kill some insects, thus increase the risk of damage to ecosystem by infestation.

To tackle this global crisis as to reduce the impacts of climate change, prompt actions should be taken to cut down the emission of greenhouse gases. People are encouraged to use efficient electricity appliances and end-use efficiency. At the same time, people are urged to practice passenger vehicle efficiency such as hybrid cars. Al Gore in his talk suggested the use of renewable technologies and carbon-capture-and-storage technologies to further address the problem. All nations should cooperate and work together as a powerful body to deal with this global crisis by forwarding the message of awareness to the whole world.

As a conclusion, global warming nowadays harms the Earth in terms of increase in temperature continuously, erratic weather patterns and pressure on ecosystem. With global energy and fossil-fuel use still increasing, major climate change seems almost unavoidable. However, according to An Inconvenient Truth A Global Warming, the 2007 film directed by Davis Guggenheim, records indicated that human do have the capacity to rise above themselves and above history with determination. Thus, everyone should have the strength to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases as much as possible and make this world a better place!

Text Production Essay #1

What are the potential effects of global warming in terms of climate change and how they can be arrested?

Global warming has always been an earth-shattering issue as it is being concerned by all nations throughout the world. Generally, global warming refers to the gradual increase in global average temperature with respect to the increase in concentration of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane in the atmosphere. By the end of the 21st century, global warming is likely to cause a rise in Earth’s temperature of around 2-5 degrees centigrade. (Chris Woodford 2006) This worries scientists as it may invite higher degree of climate change to the earth and therefore, it may correspond to enormous consequences on our beloved environment. Thus, the potential impacts of global warming in terms of climate change should be taken fully into attention and responsible measurements need to be implemented to arrest this problem.

One of the significant effects of global warming is the tremendous rise in temperature at North and South poles. (Chris Woodford 2006) As a result, ocean is warmed up by the increasing global temperature. According to Holli Riebeek 2007, the world’s glaciers have steadily receded, and Arctic sea ice extent has steadily shrunk by 2.7 percent per decade since 1978. The melting of ice caps and glaciers has brought to higher sea level. Currently, the world’s sea level is rising at 3 centimeters per decade. (Chris Woodford 2006) Rising sea level will enhance coastal erosion and cause more frequent coastal flooding. This problem is serious because as much as 10 percent of the world population lives in coastal areas less than 10 meters above sea level. (Holli Riebeek 2007)

On the other hand, global warming is likely to cause more erratic weather patterns on the Earth. (Chris Woodford 2006) Warmer temperature will alter weather patterns, making it likely that there will be more intense droughts and rain events. It will also lead to frequent heat waves and natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, typhoons and storms. Residents of poorer countries who do not have sufficient resources to fend off changes in climate will be affected the most in terms of widespread infectious diseases such as malaria. (Holli Riebeek 2007) Besides, frequent cases of fires are likely to take place, which may lead to deaths and air pollution.

In addition, global warming is putting pressure on ecosystem. Warmer temperature shifted the growing seasons in many parts of the globe. (Holli Riebeek 2007) Nature’s plan will be disturbed and millions of ecological creatures are going to be affected. Species that failed to adapt themselves under a hotter environment may end up facing the crisis of extinction. Also, shorter and milder winters will fail to kill some insects, thus increase the risk of damage to ecosystem by infestation.

To tackle this global crisis as to reduce the impacts of climate change, prompt actions should be taken to cut down as much as possible the emissions of greenhouse gases. People are encouraged to use efficient electricity appliances and end-use efficiency, at the same time, people are asked to practice passenger vehicle efficiency such as hybrid cars. Al Gore in his talk suggested the usage of renewable technologies and carbon-capture-and-storage technologies to further address the problem. All nations should cooperate and work together as a powerful body to deal with this global crisis by forwarding the message of awareness to the whole world.

As a conclusion, with global energy and fossil-fuel use still increasing, major climate change seems almost unavoidable. However, according to An Inconvenient Truth A Global Warming, the 2007 film directed by Davis Guggenheim, records indicated that human do have the capacity to rise above themselves and above history with determination. Thus, everyone should have the strength to change the entire planet and make this world a better place!

Free time

I have just finish acting. Well, it is needed for my Moral Studies project. We have to do a video about moral issue. Within a group a 5 people, finally we have decided to do a topic on BAD USAGE OF WORDS.

Michelle is the one who think of the topic. She create the story line, and we are just following. Thanks so much to Michelle upon her effort.

After lunch, we start to prepare. Everybody change their clothes as to fit the character well. There are two scenes in total where we take it in Aristotle Block. I was not include in scene 1 but the second one. I was asked to wear mini skirt or anything else that will make me look like really dress up so nicely. Well, I am going to be teased by others in the video because of my dressing.

Yin Sin took a picture of me^^



Why I look so happy a??? haha....

Anyhow, we managed to finish all the video clips we suppose to take it today. Such a good job. And currently, we are having some difficulties figuring out how to insert the subtitle into the video clips. Yin Sin said that she will try it out first, but it is time-consuming to insert the subtitle, and it is not easy to do it as the timing is difficult to control. Hope that we can really make it....add oil^^

I still have a Mathematics directed investtigation to go. It is progressing quite slow. Maybe we should make it faster (in group).....hopefully we can finish it before term break...hopefully....

What am I suppose to do now? Oh ya...Specialist Mathematics!!! Next week I will have a quiz on Chapter 6. So, I should make some revision now...bye~~~~

Good Morning^.^

There have been a long time I do not update my blog. I am lazy to write out something, but I will still try to post some words as much as i can.

This is a really good morning as I get enough sleep today. I have just wake up from my dreamland actually, and straightaway on my laptop after brushing my teeth.haha...

Wanna say....

Ohaiyo!!!

Is it means Good Morning in Japanese? I guess so...haha...=)

This weekend I am not going back to home. It is like long time already for me to not stay back at INTI hostel at weekend. I have works to complete this weekend and also next week (quiz and test). Today, it should be an enjoyful and funny day. Will it turn like the way i wish? I dont know. Perhaps...but me alone is too unpowerful to decide things that is going to happen next. We cannot predict things....

Happiness and to be rich in life is my goal. Last time Mr. Yee asked us about our goal in life, I was just wondering at that moment. A person's goal changes with time, and every single incident can change it. I am too weak, in other words, undetermined to continue moving towards my goal. I will try my best to make myself successful in life in term of reaching happiness in life and to be a rich lady. To be a rich lady does not mean to have lots of money, but to rich in the things in life that I want to achieve such as friendship, family, integrity and work.

It is still a long way to go. Gambateh^^ For me and everyone of you.

I am watching *A litre of Tears* recently, and it is still a very touching stories. Aya's determination and the way she treat her life is impressive. She is such a strong girl to be able to stand up in front of everyone, to be able to smile upon the unusual sights and words. It can be very irritating, but she never give up. She continue optimistically in her life as she believe herself that she can change her life if she strike hard for it, or at least she don't want to waste her life just like that, she want to do as much as she can whe she is still able to walk, speak and coordinate her body. She is great. We should look on her, and treat her as an example in life. Rememeber not to give up so easily. Life is given once, so let us appreciate it!

It is the time I have to say good bye. Bye bye for now, and think about my words. Wish you all a happy weekend^^