Hi, my name is Je Sen and I live in Cyberjaya

From the title, as most of you can guess I have a new address. Yes I'm living in the "INTELLIGENT CITY", called Cyberjaya and am now studying in Multimedia University. Trust me there is nothing intelligent about this city, pretty much in the middle of nowhere.

It's been quite some time since I've updated anything on my blog. Been busy, pretty much starting over as freshmen in a new university. Besides that, with the help of my parents, the place I live pretty much has everything that I do consider the comforts of home, with the exception of my family being there of course.

Living on my own so far, seems to be going pretty well. People seem to say it's hard being on your own, being independent. But somehow to me, it does not seem that hard. Though of course, I do miss home, but this is something new, and I guess I thrive on new things.

The first few days of uni have been fairly unexciting to say the least. Haven't started any tough sections of the subjects yet, so I guess I'm still taking it easy. The population of MMU is pretty large, though the ratio of good looking girls might be 1000:1. Yes, it is very sad indeed. But I'll live.

I guess that's the update for now. I know many things are yet to come. And I'm pretty sure I'm very ready to face them.

Here's one pic!

The first home cooked meal!

P.S : Driving here absolutely rocks!

Song recommendation of the day:
Trivium - Of Prometheus and the Crucifix

Tagged

Got tagged by Ee Yin. Might as well do it since my exams are over and done with:


1. Pick a word that begins with the first letter of your name.
Tyranny (no idea why that popped into my mind)

2. Who are you missing right now?
Amy Oon (don't gloat if you read this)

3. Your ex shows up randomly at your house , what do you say?
Hi.

4. How many bedrooms are in your house?
5

5. Is there a reason for your profile song?
Don't have one.

6. Do you hate the last girl you were talking to?
Of course not, she's my future housemate.

7. Who was your last text message from?
Evonne a.k.a. Clumsy

8. What time did you wake up this morning?
7am (exams)

9. If someone liked you right now , would you want them to tell you?
Don't know, don't care.

10. Did you mean it when you said "i love you" last?
Yes.

11. Is it okay if you kiss people when you're single?
I don't see why not.

12. What is wrong with you now?
Nothing at all. Or so I think.

13. Do you think you'll be married in 10 years?
Most likely.

14. Would you kiss someone to make your ex bf/gf mad?
No. Don't see the point.

15. Do you believe exes can really ever be "just friends"?
It really depends.

16. Do you use T9 , word or abc?
T9

17. Do you tell your mum everything?
Most things.

18. Who was the last person you cried in front of?
Don't remember. Probably my mom.

19. Have you told anybody you loved them today?
My dog.

20.Who can you trust?
My brother. And dog.

Quiz 2.
1. Besides Your Lips, Where Is Your Favourite Spot To Get Kissed?
I don't want anyone to feel squeamish so I'll skip this.

2. How Did You Feel When You Woke Up This Morning?
Excited. Last day of exam. Last day of truly being a student at Disted.

3. Who Was The Last Person You Took A Picture Of?
Ivan. Who was sleeping.

4. Would You Consider Yourself To Be Spoiled?
Maybe.

5. Would You Ever Donate Blood?
Yes. But haven't done so.

6. Have You Ever Had A Best Friend Who Was Of The Opposite Sex?
Yes.

7. Do You Want Someone Dead?
Yes. Well probably not. Lol.

8. What Does Your Last Text Message Says?
I emptied my sent messages.

9. What Are You Thinking Right Now?
Nothing at all.

10. Do You Wish Someone Was With You Right Now?
Guess not.

11. What Time Did You Go To Sleep Last Night?
12.30am.

12. Where Did You Buy The Shirt You're Wearing Now?
I don't remember. It's very very old.

13. Is Someone On Your Mind Right Now?
No.

14. Who Was The Last Person To Text You?
Evonne Khoo

Quiz 3.
1. What’s your nickname?
Donkeh (Amy Oon), Silly (Evonne), Boobsen (Gwen). Plenty more.

2. How old are you?
20. But 21 this years. (@Ee Yin: "Don't oh gosh at your age. You're only 18).

3. When’s your birthday?
31st July

4. What’s your special skill?
What the hell is special skill.

5. What’s your horoscope?
Leo

6. Who pass this survey to you?
Ee Yin

7. She’s your….?
My baby sis! lol

8. What you wanna talk to him/her?
Come to Penang!

9. What you think about him/her?
Short. Just kidding. Really adorable at times. Doesn't really take care of herself well.

10. When you know him/her?
3 years ago.

11. How’s her attitude?
Workaholic. Since she started her course in sg.

12.Do you have a boyfriend/girlfriend?
No.

13. If one day , your lover tell you that he/she loves you too , how will you do ?
This is a lame question.

14. Are you well-being now?
Never better. But a bit of cough.

15. Why does god give you courage?
So I can do dumb things.

16. Who’s the people that you like?
Almost everyone. Well mostly.

17.Which colour do you like the most?
Blood red.

18. God give you 4 wishes:
1st: Good health to my family and friends. (to be less self-centered)
2nd: Strike lottery (so I can fulfill all material wants)
3rd: Play drums like Jojo Mayer + Joey Jordison + The Rev + Travis Smith combined.
4th: To be able to fly. No joke.

19. Do you like to smile and laugh ?
Silly question.

Gonna tag Chinway and Kit Leong.


Song recommendation of the day:
The Script - The Man Who Can't Be Moved

The beckoning call of a new year.

It's 2009.

Yes, this year will be the year I turn 21.

Yes, this is the year I will be leaving Penang.

But has anything really changed? Maybe.

What is for sure is, noone knows what a new year will bring. And to me it is something really exciting, venturing into a world of the unknown. And this year will be no less exciting than the last, probably even more.

2008 was over before I knew it. There were many ups and downs. I changed, some for the better and some for the worse. I made mistakes and learned from them. Guess it has been another year which I have no regrets.

2009 will definitely be an adventure.

However the new year mood does not really start for me till I get past my final exams. Kind of "potong steam".

Will do another post pretty soon. Have to get back to work.


Happy New Year everyone..



Song recommendation of the day:
The Ting Tings - Shut Up And Let Me Go





*This post seems to lack enthusiasm and liveliness. Yes I do notice that.

Satriani vs Coldplay

A lot of interesting things happen in today's music scene, some downright silly and some worthy of taking note. One of those would be the:

Joe Satriani vs Coldplay Lawsuit

It seems that Joe Satriani has sued Coldplay for copyright infringement/plagiarism of his work. Coldplay's grammy nominated song, Viva La Vida allegedly contains "substantial, original portions" of Satriani's 2004 song, If I Could Fly.

I personally have listened to both songs, and it really struck me how the chorus of Satriani's song and the melody of Viva La Vida are VERY ALIKE. Coldplay claims it is coincidence, however Satriani does not seem to think so. Listen to the song mash-up below:

It begs the question, did Coldplay really plagiarise the song? I find it hard to believe that such a bestselling band, which had already written dozens of great songs would resort to copying the work of another artist.

I guess in music there's always a limit to creativity; in the sense that from the time music was first played until now, there will songs which would have similarities. You might think you created something new, but if you look back hard enough or far enough, there will probably be another musician who has written something which sounds the same.

Another example of a similar tune would be Avril Lavigne's song "Hot" and Marion Raven's song "Break You".

That's just my 2 cents. Maybe one day I'll come up with a drum solo which Joey Jordison will sue me for plagiarism. Lol. Will be keeping close tab on the updates of this case.






On a different note, I seem listening to this song a lot of late:

Song recommendation of the day:
The Ting Tings - That's Not My Name

The clock never stops ticking.

It has been sometime since my last post, not counting the tag. This semester seems to be passing at lightning fast speed, not giving me any time for a proper breather. Tests, assignments, lab reports. Everything within the month of December. And in January, my finals will begin.

Guess I still prefer short semesters compared to long ones, cos at least it seems to end really fast. However, as this semester ends, I've got to prepare to begin another stage in my life; living on my own in KL. Of course I'll be with friends but it most likely will not be same as the pampered life back in Penang. Somehow or rather, I've been having mixed feelings about leaving. Excitement and dread. Excited about being in a whole new environment and exploring new things, while dreading being away from home, family and dog. Guess I'll still come back a few times a year.

But overall, I've been too occupied to let my mind dwell on what's to come. Right now I've got 2 assignments with back to back datelines and a test tomorrow. Plus the music studio proposal has just been submitted to the SAO (Students' Affairs Officer).

Yes, my friend, Chinway and I are planning to turn the SRC room into a mini music studio. Something to mark our place in the college. And of course where we could come back and jam for free once we've left the college. Hopefully we'll get the thumbs up from the college administrators and we can begin turning that dump of a room into a studio.

Seems I've got so much to do and so little time. But I'm sure as hell everything will be over before i know it.


Gotta get back to work. Till then...


Song Recommendation Of The Day:
Steve Vai - The Audience is Listening

The First Tag

The title says it all.

RULES:

1. People who have been tagged must write their answers on their blogs and replace any question that they dislike with a new question formulated by themselves.

2. Tag 6 people to do this quiz and those who are tagged cannot refuse. These people must state who they were tagged by and cannot tag the person whom they were tagged by continue this game by sending it to other people.

Tagged by: Tung Chinway


1. If your lover betrayed you, what will your reaction be? take revenge?
I'd leave her. Period.

2. If you can have a dream to come true, what would it be?
Lottery, sports cars baybeh..

3. What is the criteria for your dream lover?
A younger version of Angelina Jolie. Girls with tattoos : Yummy

4. Do you think that the importance of excelling in studies is over-rated? Do grades guarantee success? OR is good grades a must in the competitive society that we are currently living in?
Grades do not guarantee success. That is a sure thing. It's how you get through in life and the passion you have for something which makes you strive to do your best.

5. If you have kids (now or in the future) would you say that your kids are an investment or a responsibility or an asset?
Kids are assets. Who's going to take care of you when you're old if not your kids. They will be your legacy you leave behind.


6. Which is more blessed, loving someone or being loved by someone?
Being loved.


7. How long do you intend to wait for someone you really love?
I've waited years before. Will not do that again.


8. If the person you secretly like is already attached, what would you do?
If I really am into her, and her other half isn't a friend of mine then it's time to take some action. Yes I'm selfish. Hey, if she ain't married, she doesn't belong to you yet.


9. Do you think the world would be better off if everyone has the same religion/ethnicity/ etc?
Doesn't matter to me. As long as everyone would stop killing one another in the name of religion. Because no religion promotes killing. Unless you count satanism as a religion.


10. You see a 50 year old man entwine arms with a girl about the age of 20+ and find out they are gf/bf. What are your first thoughts?
DAMN I NEED YOUR SKILLS.

11. How would you see yourself in ten years time?
Rich, hot babe, hot car.

12. What's your fear?
Bugs. Crunchy ones.

13. What's the first thing you do when you wake up?
Curse my alarm.


14. Would you give all in a relationship?
No. Unless I'm very sure that it is something that will work.

15. If you fall in love with two people simultaneously, who would you pick?
It is not possible to fall in love with two people simultaneously. That is what I think.

16. Would you forgive and forget no matter how horrible a thing the someone has done?
It depends on how horrible the matter is. If you scratched my car, doesn't matter. You hurt my friends, dog or family, I'll kill you. Lol.


17.Do you prefer being single or having a relationship?
Doesn't really matter to me.

18. If you had a terrible past would you still dwell it in and blame the world for what they have done to you or get over it?
I'll do what I usually tell people. Get over it.



I'm gonna tag:
a) Ng Chiew Tsing
b) Ee Yin


Song recommendation of the day:
Kirisute Gomen - Trivium

Back to the daily grind..

College has started again unfortunately. The holidays just flew by and I didn't even notice. But then again, don't we all. Holidays and breaks are never enough. And sure enough, as I predicted, I failed to live up to what I planned to do during the 3 week break.

Things I've done:

1. Get MUET done with.
2. Watch Avenged Sevenfold in Singapore.
3. Watch Tropic Thunder

Wow, only three out of the eleven I listed down quite some time ago. Guess I'm always like this. Gah.. Oh well... Pretty much spent my entire break rotting away at home, in front of the computer most of the time. Seriously not healthy, but I did get a good rest.

And oh, go watch Tropic Thunder, it's hilarious.

Recently, I've been in a weird mood, watching a lot of sob stories and romantic comedies. I mean, Kit Leong was shoving in my face Saw V and this movie about some hot japanese chick running around killing zombies and I wasn't remotely interested to watch them. So far I've watched "What Women Want" and "Must Love Dogs".. What Women Want is a superb movie, though it's an old one. Perfect date movie (hint to all the guys who want to find movies to watch with their girls at home).

Besides that, I got my results for my previous semester, though it's only the grades. Hope to find out the GPA by tomorrow.

Accounting, Economics and Management : A-
Analog and Digital Communication : A-
Circuit and Signals : A-
Microprocessor and Microcontroller Systems: A-
Maths III : A

Electromagnetic theory: C

Besides the last subject mentioned, I pretty much had a good semester.

Hopefully my GPA wil be higher than Chinway's, then it's off to TAO for my treat. Hah!


Song recommendation of the day:
I'm a bitch : Meredith Brooks


p.s: I just can't get enough of mayo.