到底是什么时候？
我站在路口
却不知如何往前走？
到底是什么时候？
我呆在路口
容许自己不往前走？
醒过来，
你要看前方的路。
那绿油油的草，
茁壮的往上长；
你比草更高，
你比天使更宝，
继续的往前走！
My samsung galaxy mini 2
My old phone got malfunction, I'm grateful that William bought me this. However, this new phone already cost me RM200 today on GPRS... =p
UTAR International Conference on Chinese Medicine, 22-23/9/2012
I attended the Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman International Conference on Chinese Medicine, which also noted a VIP Prof Ngeow Sze Chan who is the father of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) in M'sia and passed away 10 years ago. Prof Ngeow's family members were all invited, sharing the life of late Prof. Ngeow, and a Bronze Statue of the late Prof Ngeow were held. The event also invited many local speakers and speakers from China, Hong Kong, USA, and Australia, sharing about knowledge and the TCM developments in different countries. Both Mandarin and English were used throughout the event.
The day before the conference, with my friend, who is a colleague of mine, Ping Wey, we travelled from Sg Long, took LRT to PWTC late at night to prepare for early rehearsal the next day. We were lucky being offered a room in the Sunway Putra Hotel for that night. After changing and brushing, we also helped to arrange the goodies, yes, in our pyjamas. What an experience, haha!!
The fruits of running experiments and poster presentation:
Had fun with friends, Jenny, TianXin, PingWey, all of us are the poster presenters plus stage assistant, the usher!
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| 1 PingWey 2 TianXin 3 Jenny 4 me |
I had learned a lot in this conference, part of the event preparation process, poster/paper presentation and TCM knowledge. Very thanks to my supervisor, Dr Lim Yang Mooi who helped us to get fund and gave us the chance to participate in the conference. Last but not least, it was very fun talking with Emeritus Prof Cordell, my colleague's external co-supervisor from US and listening to fellow great people! ^-^
Great experience, thank God!
An experience of listening opera: La Traviata
"La Traviata" Opera
Sun 9/9/2012 3pm
Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
Claus Peter Flor conductor
Sonya Yoncheva soprano
Jean François Borras tenor
Alberto Gazale baritone
VERDI La Traviata (Opera in Concert)
Ticket Price (RM): 250 | 180 | 130 | 60
Dress Code: Strictly NO Jeans, denim, shorts,collarless T-shirts/singlets, sneakers and slippers at any time.
Sat 8/9/2012 10pm - Sun 9/9/2012 1am:
Printing of synopsis and libretto for the opera while listening the opera in youtube. The ticket we purchased was with student price RM30 (since it is categorized in the MPO specials) instead of original price RM130 which is definitely worth watching! It's good that with student price, we can choose seats both from plan B and C (RM60). Together with my friends, who never watch opera live, we choose this concert simply because of the category and the price. The opera was scheduled on Sat night and Sun day, while only the Sun's was opened for ticket selling (Sat attendance was by invitation).
Now I came to know that this opera is adapted from a novel and composed by Verdi. According to wiki,
Sun 9/9/2012 3pm - 5pm:
Together with my friend, we went from Sg Besi, taking train to MPO KLCC. We reached our destiny by 2pm. Walked around taking poster picture, seeking for locker and toilets. People seems to wear more casual as compared to what I saw last time. Maybe there's a difference of day and night performance, my hypoyhesis: people tend to wear nicer at night. =)
In the ancient time without TV, I wonder opera would be their very expensive pleasure in their country, a good art to retain til today, and pass on to next generation, showing our human's creativity! Comparing what I viewed today, the opera showing from youtube is a more complete version with lotsa vocalists. However I prefer the soprano voice of today's opera (kinda lyric, not sure if coloratura). Also, she can sing softly while maintaining in high pitch. The opera today took only 3 vocalists to sing the 3 main characters: Violetta (Soprano), Alfredo (Tenor), Germont (Baritone), a simpler version. I guess the price would go even higher than RM130 if more vocalists are going to join in singing, and it is simple because the stage of MPO hall is kinda small to fit in both orchestra and the performers.
As I thought they wouldn't provide a libretto, I printed my own copy to allow myself follow the flow on what they sing. However, it's too dark to read in the hall, luckily they show the libretto on screen!
The singers were great, I think their voice just suited to each every characters, the young lady, young man, and a father's sound. I even tear when Violetta and Alfredo struggled to get together... Soprano sang very high pitch and trembling my eardrum, tenor has a good voice yet for some parts his voice was covered by the orchestra; my friend says baritone is way better than tenor and the baritone is having more experience in singing, (no commend). Only one thing my friend commended was the light blew which representative the main character's death was blown too early but optimum to be blown off together with the music end. Lol... just a perfectionist thought.
In conclusion, it was tremendously great that my first time listening to a live opera was 'La Traviata'. Now I know the famous Libiamo ne'lieti was from this opera!
Here may you enjoy the famous part of the songs in 'La Traviata':
Sun 9/9/2012 3pm
Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
Claus Peter Flor conductor
Sonya Yoncheva soprano
Jean François Borras tenor
Alberto Gazale baritone
VERDI La Traviata (Opera in Concert)
Ticket Price (RM): 250 | 180 | 130 | 60
Dress Code: Strictly NO Jeans, denim, shorts,collarless T-shirts/singlets, sneakers and slippers at any time.
Sat 8/9/2012 10pm - Sun 9/9/2012 1am:
Printing of synopsis and libretto for the opera while listening the opera in youtube. The ticket we purchased was with student price RM30 (since it is categorized in the MPO specials) instead of original price RM130 which is definitely worth watching! It's good that with student price, we can choose seats both from plan B and C (RM60). Together with my friends, who never watch opera live, we choose this concert simply because of the category and the price. The opera was scheduled on Sat night and Sun day, while only the Sun's was opened for ticket selling (Sat attendance was by invitation).
Now I came to know that this opera is adapted from a novel and composed by Verdi. According to wiki,
Today, the opera has become immensely popular and it is a staple of the standard operatic repertoire. It is second on the Operabase list of the most-performed operas worldwide, behind only The Magic Flute.
Sun 9/9/2012 3pm - 5pm:
Together with my friend, we went from Sg Besi, taking train to MPO KLCC. We reached our destiny by 2pm. Walked around taking poster picture, seeking for locker and toilets. People seems to wear more casual as compared to what I saw last time. Maybe there's a difference of day and night performance, my hypoyhesis: people tend to wear nicer at night. =)
In the ancient time without TV, I wonder opera would be their very expensive pleasure in their country, a good art to retain til today, and pass on to next generation, showing our human's creativity! Comparing what I viewed today, the opera showing from youtube is a more complete version with lotsa vocalists. However I prefer the soprano voice of today's opera (kinda lyric, not sure if coloratura). Also, she can sing softly while maintaining in high pitch. The opera today took only 3 vocalists to sing the 3 main characters: Violetta (Soprano), Alfredo (Tenor), Germont (Baritone), a simpler version. I guess the price would go even higher than RM130 if more vocalists are going to join in singing, and it is simple because the stage of MPO hall is kinda small to fit in both orchestra and the performers.
As I thought they wouldn't provide a libretto, I printed my own copy to allow myself follow the flow on what they sing. However, it's too dark to read in the hall, luckily they show the libretto on screen!
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| Outside the performance hall, waiting for entry. |
In conclusion, it was tremendously great that my first time listening to a live opera was 'La Traviata'. Now I know the famous Libiamo ne'lieti was from this opera!
Here may you enjoy the famous part of the songs in 'La Traviata':
Aux Champs-Elysees
A very cute and lively French song, just couldn't resist listening to this song.
Understanding its lyrics, kinda romantic... ^.^
Acapella:
And people used to translate the "On the Champs-Elysees" into some funny sounded words...lol...
A piano version:
From wiki:
Hereby attach some images of Champs-Elysees:
Understanding its lyrics, kinda romantic... ^.^
Acapella:
And people used to translate the "On the Champs-Elysees" into some funny sounded words...lol...
A piano version:
From wiki:
The Avenue des Champs-Élysées (French pronunciation: [av(ə).ny de ʃɑ̃.ze.li.ze] (listen)) is a street in Paris, France. With its cinemas, cafés, luxury specialty shops and clipped horse-chestnut trees, the Champs-Élysées is one of the most famous streets and one of the most expensive strips of real estate in the world.[1] Several French monuments are also on the street, including the Arc de Triomphe and the Place de la Concorde. The name is French for Elysian Fields, the place of the blessed dead in Greek mythology. The Champs-Élysées is known as "The most beautiful avenue in the world", La plus belle avenue du monde in French.[2]
Hereby attach some images of Champs-Elysees:
Trip to 第7届海外华文书市 BookFest@2012
Besides books, here's the significant harvest from the BookFest:
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| 中国交响世纪（12CD）, a Chinese & Western combination orchestra on famous Chinese songs. |
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| A collection of famous classical music. In total I have got 17 CDs, average RM19.22 per CD. |
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| Bought together the tickets for Malaysia Philharmonic Orchestra concert as well, good that can get student price which only 24% of original price! ^o^ |
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| Head from Sg Besi to KLCC ^.^ |
管家 与 服众
研究室是研究人员的家，研究室里也尽是一群怀抱理想的人们。这里面有也有管家，我这儿就有三个！近来，其中一位老管家就很“费心”的发电信给家里的每一个人，告诉大家什么该遵守、什么该改进。有些时候，这内容还有点点抱怨的意味……
说说这管家吧！他凭信心倚靠上帝，向人们见证上帝的恩典，并守十一奉献。他是诗巫人；纵然我对车没有研究，我知道他的代步工具是辆名车。据说这车，是由亲戚手上转买来的。另外，由于在外工作也有段时间，业余就养些宠物、做些房地产投资。由于是同事，不难发觉他处理起事情有一定的风范。
而同在这间实验室，问问同事，大家说见到这管家的时间极少。有些管家基本当做的事，可惜他没做好。也有人说，他怕麻烦能避则避。仔细观察，跟他关系好的同事也不多。依据我的经验，常常他就是问东答西；当你一脸正经提问的当儿，他却一脸正经的回答些不着点的答案，真叫人八杖金刚，摸不着头脑！因此，同样的问题总是要重复又重复，才能得到有些逻辑、道理的答复。要说他冷面笑将？不然，至少这让人恼怒胜于开怀。
当这样一个管家向大家陈诉自己如何关心这研究室的运作时，还真另人怀疑其真假程度。毕竟，他不是唯一的管家，大家有眼睛看是谁比较尽责好相处。
例一：
有活动XXX，大家说好一起出席；四个人搭他的车去A，回来说得分担油钱，分法：车里五个人，四位乘客须付一切路钱和油钱。司机免付，因为“司机付出劳力”。不晓得有多少人同意这道理？
例二：
群办活动，事后须向大家筹足已花费用。多数人没即时交钱，管家发电信向大家申诉。
例三：
试验室内有事情宣布，有人忘了；给管家留下首尾，管家同样发电信向大家申诉。
例四：
我家有个闹事者，说好两个月通知才搬离。现在忽然反悔，只给一个月通知，要我们自己掏钱给他另外一个月的房租。我们本是同学、同事合租屋子，于情理，租房订金在屋主那儿，叫我们如何私自掏钱给他这不合理的要求呢？然而，这管家的意见是“爱你的敌人”，他要钱就给他吧！天啊！怎么无端我们多了个敌人？！再者，我要真有那么多钱，还犯得着呆这儿？
上帝确实说要爱我们的敌人，可上帝不也说驯良如羊，灵巧如蛇？爱或纵容，我可不明白这是个什么样的建议。
让人嘀咕而不自知，这样的行径与“服众”如何搅和在一起？我不知道……
说说这管家吧！他凭信心倚靠上帝，向人们见证上帝的恩典，并守十一奉献。他是诗巫人；纵然我对车没有研究，我知道他的代步工具是辆名车。据说这车，是由亲戚手上转买来的。另外，由于在外工作也有段时间，业余就养些宠物、做些房地产投资。由于是同事，不难发觉他处理起事情有一定的风范。
而同在这间实验室，问问同事，大家说见到这管家的时间极少。有些管家基本当做的事，可惜他没做好。也有人说，他怕麻烦能避则避。仔细观察，跟他关系好的同事也不多。依据我的经验，常常他就是问东答西；当你一脸正经提问的当儿，他却一脸正经的回答些不着点的答案，真叫人八杖金刚，摸不着头脑！因此，同样的问题总是要重复又重复，才能得到有些逻辑、道理的答复。要说他冷面笑将？不然，至少这让人恼怒胜于开怀。
当这样一个管家向大家陈诉自己如何关心这研究室的运作时，还真另人怀疑其真假程度。毕竟，他不是唯一的管家，大家有眼睛看是谁比较尽责好相处。
例一：
有活动XXX，大家说好一起出席；四个人搭他的车去A，回来说得分担油钱，分法：车里五个人，四位乘客须付一切路钱和油钱。司机免付，因为“司机付出劳力”。不晓得有多少人同意这道理？
例二：
群办活动，事后须向大家筹足已花费用。多数人没即时交钱，管家发电信向大家申诉。
例三：
试验室内有事情宣布，有人忘了；给管家留下首尾，管家同样发电信向大家申诉。
例四：
我家有个闹事者，说好两个月通知才搬离。现在忽然反悔，只给一个月通知，要我们自己掏钱给他另外一个月的房租。我们本是同学、同事合租屋子，于情理，租房订金在屋主那儿，叫我们如何私自掏钱给他这不合理的要求呢？然而，这管家的意见是“爱你的敌人”，他要钱就给他吧！天啊！怎么无端我们多了个敌人？！再者，我要真有那么多钱，还犯得着呆这儿？
上帝确实说要爱我们的敌人，可上帝不也说驯良如羊，灵巧如蛇？爱或纵容，我可不明白这是个什么样的建议。
让人嘀咕而不自知，这样的行径与“服众”如何搅和在一起？我不知道……
一个叫“何”什么“标”的……
A：“几次见你，你都笑脸迎人，跟其他人很不一样……你很喜欢笑，我喜欢看到你笑！”
B：“哦？是吗？^.^
A：“要不是我忙，我也上楼，听你们唱歌……”
A：“我请你喝水啦！”
尔后，端了杯水过来。偶尔，还问一下我的近况，背景……在这儿做什么？
一次，我打包晚餐……
A：“你要吃什么？鹿肉好吗？”
B：“不了，我要XX饭。”
A：“……你吃蛋吗？”
B：（纳闷）“吃啊！”
A：“好，你稍等！”
片刻，打包好了……
B：“多少钱吖？”
A：“不用，我请你吃。”（微笑）
B：（呆）“不好啦，多少钱？”
A：“不用，我请你吃。”
B：不知道他是不是店伙计的我说“别啦，人家看到（就）不好，收（钱）吧！”
A：“对啊，所以你快点把钱收起来吧！”
B：（无语）“……”
回来发现饭盒里加了蛋。
有一次，老板也是不收钱。
A：“你跟朋友来，我才收钱；你自己来，我请你吃！”
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| 今天请喝洋参茶。 |
今天他又是请喝水，问要不要蛋、炖汤，我说不必，最后索性他连饭钱也不收了。A：“你每次都点这些食物，下次你来，我帮你点，点些好吃的！”
B：（哇，好吃的都不“经济”哦！）
A：“我觉得你（长）得像我一个朋友。我这个朋友他不吃饭的……你来，多来，我请你；我喜欢看你吃饭！我叫XXX,你呢？”
B：“我叫XXX。”
……这下，我还真觉得有点莫名奇妙！我每次都半推半就的，难道他是店老板？莫非他口中那位朋友是位很亲的人？
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| 后方就是我住的地方啦！ |
网购、网订
很开心，终于收到我预定的东西了。可是坐飞机来的哟！
1. Hearandplay (由25/4/2012等至今日, RM200++还包括网上下载的课程、软件，值！)
2. Trinity (exam syllabus，纯粹想知道里面有什么歌？)
虽不知何年何月才会开始着手于这些书，凡事先做个准备功夫吧！梦想，缓慢的前进着！
1. Hearandplay (由25/4/2012等至今日, RM200++还包括网上下载的课程、软件，值！)
2. Trinity (exam syllabus，纯粹想知道里面有什么歌？)
虽不知何年何月才会开始着手于这些书，凡事先做个准备功夫吧！梦想，缓慢的前进着！
A meal at 'Old Town' /旧街场咖啡馆一游
研究嘛！像剪不断的麻绳，叫我踌躇不前。
整日没吃得上正餐，也就溜了去；
吃好的，犒赏下自己！
我来到了双溪龙的old town 。
有雪糕、面包、咖哩鸡……
五点到七点，十四令吉四十五仙，终于读完了一片文献。
ICICLES by Pam Wedgwood
I like the music style written by Pam Wedgwood.
It's a bit Jazzy and relax.
For this song, it gives the sparkling feel.
Pretty nice short piece for dining time ^-^
一步一步来
小朋友学习是慢慢来的，由每个小细节组织成一连串的能力，不能随意掠过一项。
先得搞清楚左、右手，才能告诉你DO RE MI……先得有正确的姿势，才谈得上弹奏……先会唱，有概念，才知道怎么控制手……
在某些时候，恩典使我本身能够轻易胜任某些细节。
终究，每个人能力所及不同；并非每一件事都能跳过。
想来我也得调整自己的步伐，从细节中重新体验、学习生活。
生活简视
现在的生活，还真是多重学习多元考验啊！不过我喜欢，充实！
- 要向神说话，听他的道；坚持团契、教会生活。
- 科学干细胞、生物材料的研究学习。
- 幼儿音乐教育，再学习；弹奏、音准、歌唱。
- 诗班、声乐学习。
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| Working on mesenchymal stem cell culture as well in microcarriers production. The cultured Wharton Jelly derived mesenchymal stem cell |
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| Taken in lab. |
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| My Labmates |
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| Preparing my music class students for the small concert. |
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| Attended musical training. |
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| Dearest Mummy |
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| Learning vocal in church choir |
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