IMU Buddist Society Semester Gathering

all are welcome to join us at our Semester Gathering!! *doing my part as a IMU Buddist Society Member =)*

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As the first activity after our recent Recruitment Drive, the society will be organizing our first gathering for the second half of 2009.

It has been our tradition of our society to welcome our new members as well as to reunite our current members into a gathering for the sole reason of Fellowship. We have arrange a range of fun-filled activities for everyone to get to know the society's activities, workings and also to help to create a bond between members, a bond of Friendship.

This gathering will be held on 31 July (Friday) from 1.15pm to 2.15pm (Friday Prayers Time), so please have your meal before we begin and try to be punctual. For more information, please contact Sis. Mar-Jie at 016-3966022.

-------quoted from http://imubuddhistsociety.blogspot.com/ ----------

m a s s i v e = u p d a t e {part 4}

Treasure Hunt..

treasure hunt was a mess..
1st.. there were all these similar colours for different groups.. and people keep taking clues that were not theirs..
2nd.. i can't belief they actually placed the wrong clue at the wrong place.. and they even accused us for not following the clues.. zzz..
well, after we sorted out things, they let us proceed.. sorry if we seemed frustrated and unpleasant.. i sincerely apologize for my bad temper that may have caused uncomfortable exchanges with the committee..
well, the great news was, it was all a mess and they just let the group who finds the treasure 1st win.. in this case, our group!!
hahahaha.. yes, we found it, we found it!! we won!!!!





Finale Nite..

it was down to the last event of the orientation..
and i'm exhausted.. besides waking up late and missing dr Tony's lecture.. and struggling to keep my eyes open during lectures..
we still had to help the juniors in their final task.. which is the Project Runway..
they were given 2 white t-shirts, and they had to come up with a design and model it..
it was amazing really, u guys did a great job.. even with limited time, u did it~
i'd have to say.. this new batch of students are soooo talented in fashion design..
looking at all the amazing designs the juniors came up with.. wow.. we really salute u guys =P
highlight of the night.. the Juniors' Project Runway..
surprise of the night.. definitely goes to B107'd show.. omg!! u guys really had the nerves to do that.. i'd rather not comment on it.. let's just say it was "interesting".. hahahaha...
my preferred performances.. Chris's chinese flute solo, Georgen's "Heaven Knows", Georgen + AiLing's "一眼瞬间", BP108 + ND108's combined dance.. u guys rock~! =)

not forgetting.. we won the best cheer prize~~~
hahaha.. really excited when we were announced the winner for best cheer..
let's shout it out loud for another time!
" we are the survivors and we are here to fight!
all the natives siam siam aside!
survivors YENG! survivors GENG!
walau-eh.. BEH-TAHAN lah!!!!!!!!!!!! "























































































Outing with BEH-TAHANs..

phew.. i'm out of breath just typing!
well.. we went to Midvalley on Friday for dinner..
had fun chilling and hanging out with everyone..
heyy.. we should totally do that once in a while.. =)
how about pasar malam on tuesday?

well, really happy to see the thank you card from the juniors..
we love all of u too.. *hugs*
glad u guys had a nice time..
and i guess i should really stop typing and get some sleep.. hahaha..

BEH-TAHANs rock on~!

and thank you for reading all 4 parts of my blabbling.. =D
stay tuned...

m a s s i v e = u p d a t e {part 3}

Variety Nite..
it was the moment of the truth..
all our disasterous dance rehersals.. we've finally made it to the night..
rushed home straight after class, got a shower, grabbed my stuff and headed to WenYi's house..
and the makeover session begun..
special thanks to my "make-up artists" -- JiaRu and YingLu..
i've never been the kind that even knows how to apply eyeshadow or mascara..
not to mention.. all the foundation and blusher thingy..
all these sound so alien to me..
okok.. i know.. pretty weak for a girl right..
maybe i'll get someone to teach me.. *note:have to get someone with extreme patience*
anyway.. i salute those who can make up on their own.. it's like such a complicated project going on.. =)

well well.. back to the topic..
then we gathered in the dance studio, going thru the routine one last time..
and before we knew it.. it was nearly time..
went to check on our group's junior..
and to see if they need any help in their costumes..
did i mention we got SPONGEBOB as our theme?
why o why do we have to get something that is not even human?
well.. they did great.. with the help of us OOs of course.. =P
let's see.. we have Spongebob, Patrick, Mr Krabs, Larry the Lobster, Plankton, Mrs Puff, Jellyfish, Sandy, Gary the snail and of course.. Squidward~
they all looked so cute!

and the emcees went on stage, and started the night.. with some "banana dance"..
quite lame actually.. but i guess the juniors enjoyed it?
it was time.. we (ND108) kicked start the Variety Nite with out welcoming dance..
starting with Mona.. with her solo indian dance..
following by Bleeding Love and Don't Stop the Music..
and to think of it.. how come time flies by when u're on stage..
it's like we've been practicing forever, and suddenly we've finished performing..
hope everyone enjoyed it~

and being the typical member of N&D, our photo-session went on and on throughout the night..
not that we're not paying attention to the performance of the juniors of course..
to tell the truth.. this batch of juniors was more creative than i thought..
everyone had came up with such realistic costumes.. *thumbs up!*
it was quite a long night though..
waited and waited with an empty stomach for our group's turn..
and when it's finally over..
a few of us went out for our late dinner.. or should i say.. supper..
but i missed the indian dance performance by psychology & nursing..
sorry u guys.. sorry Yan.. u know i support u right? is there any possibility of a replay? *just kidding*
sorry again ya.. for missing it..

the ND108 crew

Station Games - the Battle between Survivors and Natives..

it's day two of orientation activities..
and it's the routine station games day..
without the usual flour, mud water and running around in the Komanwel Park..
i cant belief they did find a substitute -- lipstick, water colour and glitter...
and belief me.. running all around IMU is no easy task either..
i mean.. we've got to run from the atrium >> 2nd floor >> car park >> 4th floor... and belief me, the list goes on..
but seriously i totally salute the gals of Beh-Tahan.. and of course.. not to forget, the only guy -- Ken..
u guys make a great team.. BEH-TAHAN rawks~~!!

m a s s i v e = u p d a t e {part 2}

and the orientation begins..
there was the usual briefing on the 1st evening..
this year's theme is " LOST "
i'm OO (Orientation Officer) for group 4..
and we are the BEH-TAHANs..
omg.. what a name..
well well well.. interesting anyway..
only one guy turned up for the briefing.. oh no..
the other were all girls..
but the group actually turned out pretty well..
i grew to love them!

orientation this year wasn't going to be similar as the previous years..
for one thing.. as a safety precaution against H1N1..
all orientation activities will only begin during week 1..
and.. there will be no outdoor activities..
no cheering in IMU..
no water.. no flour.. no extreme physical activity..
i guess it really is a challenge to the committee to actually organize an orientation with all these restrictions..
but they did their best.. so.. good job u guys..
anyway.. there was the usual signature hunt..
which.. of course.. includes silly tasks.. singing, dancing, pulling hairs, acting..
basically entertaining the "seniors" and "committees" to get their very precious signature..

Senior-Junior Nite..
this was the first time we got to meet our juniors..
well.. they looked a nice lot..
the seniors had fun.. maybe it's only us who are syok-sendiri-ing..
but we really welcome all of you to our great big family of ND~
compliments to Georgen.. for the wonderful wonderful welcome video..
same goes to everyone of ND108.. who helped out in the registration, food, games..
thank you seniors.. and also juniors.. for making it a successful night..
i beg your pardon.. if there was any flaws or discomfort that night..
and it's picture time again!































i was talking to a person the other day, and the person agrees with me..
we can all feel our batch coming together..
we were all once different individuals..
all the unfamiliar faces.. unknown background..
as the semesters goes along.. we all got to know each other..
and with every incident or event we've been thru together..
we're bonded more closely to each other..
ND108 unite~! i love all of u ya..

Primary School + Secondary School Gathering..
met up with some old friends on saturday..
ZheXin, Justin, Timothy and Michelle's back in the country~
headed towards Midvalley for dinner at Italiannies~
had to squeeze and push my way against the crazy fans of Manchester United that was all heading towards Stadium Bukit Jalil.. and endure a freaking torturing ride in KTM *which reminds me, never ever agree to go to midvalley unless it's by car!*
after a pleasant dinner in Italiannies, we headed towards our next destination.. Murni's at SS2.. where more of us turned up..

i actually enjoyed the gathering..
though not many showed up..
and the fact that i'm totally exhausted..
but it really brings back all the memories..
it felt good to hang out and talk about the old times..
the silly stuff we did in primary school..
who had a crush on who..
who used to be the teachers' pet..
who sat next to whom..
omg.. can't belief we can really recall that much!
looking forward to the next gathering.. =)
but seriously, next time, perhaps less eating! wakakaka...

oh ya! spotted some really cute monsters around MidValley..
could stop myself from snapping pictures of them =P

































































to be continued...

m a s s i v e = u p d a t e {part 1}

it's been ages.. since i updated my blog.. i guess i've been really slacking.. my bad..
let's see what i've been up to..
1st.. i went to the 第十届中南马及东马慈青干部研习营..
it's been an inspiring experience altogether..
seriously.. how i've been wasting my time all this years..
at least now i'm aware.. i must really really practice 分秒不空过..
we only have 24 hours each.. once it's over.. it's over..
我们不能增加时间，但我们能减少浪费时间！
everybody's got the power to change the world..




and.. i've got the chance to get to know my fellow 慈青干部..
really nice people.. i mean it.. glad to know all of you.. =)
欣颖，美颖，颖慧，嘉雯，伟政，仰狮。。感恩你们哦~


then.. i started Semester 3 in Nutrition & Dietetics, International Medical University..
with a new goal and high hopes.. i stepped again into the familiar MPHs and SRs..
thank god all of us passed sem 2.. i hope we'll all be together and graduate together =)
anyway, we're all excited! we're finally going to have juniors!
how we wondered how they will be like, as far as we heard.. it was a big batch..
and seriously.. we never expected them to be double our number..
while adapting to the new timetable.. there were also all sorts of preparations for the new intake orientation..
let's discuss the timetable first..
i was obviously shocked when i first saw the timetable..
this is soooo not ND timetable..
classes start at 8am or 9am each day! *not a good sign..*
we have like practicals every afternoon.. 2-5pm.. *totally not good..*
and there was so little PS(Private Study) in our timetable..
and we have class tests and practical exams all lined up in particular weeks.. *zzz.. speechless!*

well.. nothing much we can do.. except to face it.. and adapt.. as what a "certain" person always says.. "it's all about TIME MANAGEMENT.."

back to the juniors.. there's about 97 of them.. and that's not even including those from our batch that is joining them..
at this rate.. we would have more ND students than BPharm students per intake in a few years time..
and i wonder if they'll be like us.. fun-loving.. happpy-go-lucky.. yet stil study when we need to.. =)
maybe they'll be like our batch.. talkative.. and half of us are jokers/comedians..
or maybe they're the serious kind of batch..
maybe there'll be lot's of hidden talents among them.. waiting to be discovered..
how we wonder.. but only time will tell..

and we were busy practing our dance routine for the performance..
credits to AiLing for coreographing the dance and being the world's most patient and lovable instructor.
plus.. we started planning the Senior-Junior Nite~
special thanks to all my lovely lovely batchmates in ND108..
u guys are really the world's greatest batchmates ever..
without u guys.. there'll not be the same me..
i wanna say.. i really appreciate u guys for all the support and company u've given me..

oh ya.. not to forget.. our ND Lab is all ready for us to use..
and it's all shiny and clean.. *even though we were kinda disappointed that some medic batch have already used it before us in one of their electives..*
we couldn't stop ourselves from taking pictures non-stop!
hahaha.. another typical ND characteristic.. extremely sensitive to cameras..
well.. here goes..

a tiny advertisement

hahaha.. been quite busy these days..
a tiny advertisement here.. the IMU 慈青 was recently established..
we're organizing a welcoming party for all who are interested..
there'll be an introduction of 慈青 activities.. 慈济医疗志业.. and vegetarian meal provided..
it'll be a nice evening.. everyone is welcomed..