!~Ni^_^rA~!

2006-04-10T00:33:00.000-05:00

My All Time Favorite Song

2006-04-09T21:43:00.000-05:00

Check Out This AWESOME Car Commercial...

2006-04-04T22:19:00.000-05:00

For Those of You Entering the Corporate World ;)

Lesson Number One
*****************
A crow was sitting on a tree, doing nothing all day.

A small rabbit saw the crow, and asked him, "Can I also sit like you and do nothing all day long?"
The crow answered "Sure, why not."
So, the rabbit sat on the ground below the crow, and rested.

All of a sudden, a fox appeared, jumped on the rabbit and ate it.

Management Lesson:
To be sitting and doing nothing, you must be sitting very, very high up.

Lesson Number Two
*****************
A turkey was chatting with a bull. "I would love to be able to get to the top of that tree," sighed the turkey, "but I haven't got the energy."

"Well, why don't you nibble on some of my droppings?" replied the bull. "They're packed with nutrients."

The turkey pecked at a lump of dung and found that it actually gave him enough strength to reach the first branch of the tree.

The next day, after eating some more dung, he reached the second branch.

Finally after a fortnight, there he was proudly perched at the top of the tree.
Soon he was promptly spotted by a farmer, who shot the turkey out of the tree.

Management Lesson:
Bullshit might get you to the top, but it won't keep you there.

Lesson Number Three
*******************
When the body was first made, all the parts wanted to be Boss.

The Brain said, "I should be Boss because I control the whole body's responses and functions."

The feet said, "We should be Boss as we carry the brain about and get him to where he wants to go."
The hands said, "We should be Boss because we do all the work and earn all the money."

And so it went on and on with the heart, the lungs and the eyes until finally the asshole spoke up.

All the parts laughed at the idea of the asshole being the Boss. So the asshole went on strike, blocked itself up and refused to work.

Within a short time the eyes became crossed, the hands clenched, the Feet twitched, the heart and lungs began to panic and the brain fevered.

Eventually they all decided that asshole should be the Boss, so the motion was passed.

All the other parts did all the work while the Boss just sat and passed out the shit!

Management Lesson:
You don't need brains to be a Boss - any asshole will do.

Lesson Number Four
******************
A little bird was flying south for the winter. It was so cold, the bird froze and fell to the ground in a large field.

While it was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some dung on it. As the frozen bird lay there in the pile of cow dung, it began to realize how warm it was.

The dung was actually thawing him out! He lay there all warm and happy and soon began to sing for joy.

A passing cat heard the bird singing and came to investigate.

Following the sound, the cat discovered the bird under the pile of cow dung and promptly dug him out and ate him!

Management Lessons:
1) Not everyone who drops shit on you is your enemy.
2) Not everyone who gets you out of shit is your friend.
3) And when you're in deep shit, keep your mouth shut!

2006-04-01T19:55:00.000-05:00

So You Think You're Having a Bad Day?

2006-02-27T22:23:00.000-05:00

All Fired Up!

Last Thursday night, Christine (my mentee) and I went to a SWE event for some pottery painting. The store, "All Fired Up!" is located behind "Scotty's Brewhouse" on the (Wabash) Landing.

When we entered the store, we were so spoiled for choices! There were so many pottery pieces that I think it took us a little under half an hour to finally choose our pottery pieces:

I chose the monkey bowl - It was too cute to resist ^_^.

Christine chose a cool wavy sushi plate!

Once the pieces were chosen, we sat down to paint them:

Check out the end results:

Christine's turned out really cool! I love the colored strips! I painted a decidedly feminine monkey - with lipstrick and nail polish =p :

All in all, it was an extremely enjoyable activity!

2006-02-25T16:02:00.000-05:00

This Post is SoOoo Long Overdue...

I had a second surprise for my birthday... thanks to all those involved! You know who you guys are :)

Below are the cool gifts I received:

From my family, I received an AWESOME digital camera... I love it so much and am always using it... I love taking pictures :) Finally, my almost 10 year old camera can retire:

From Lyndel and Champin I received a beautiful Bath & Body Works hamper.... It's so pretty that I can't bring myself to use it - in fact it's still wrapped up nicely on my dresser :)

I also received customly designed Naruto CDs from Champin:

How professionally designed are these?!?!?! Yep, some people are just plain talented.

Oh, I also got myself something ^_^. Couldn't resist - and I can truly say this is from me because I bought this using my meager TA earnings :p

I'm learning to play the guitar :) I want to be talented too :D ( I would like to apologize to my roommies for any discomfort caused ^_^ )

2006-02-25T15:50:00.000-05:00

The Reason for My Absence...

A couple of weeks ago I received an email about "stress".

In short, the email indicated that high levels of stress altered one's perception. To test the stress levels, a picture was attached to the email:

It was found that stress is directly correlated to the number of differences that one sees between the two (identical) dolphins in the picture.

I was immediately alarmed as I perceived that one of the alleged dolphins was a COW! I was definitely experiencing a great amount of stress... though I didn't realize this!

The email recommended that I take some time off, and I did... I'm feeling better now.

I'm slightly less stressed and can begin blogging again ;)

2006-02-10T12:51:00.000-05:00

Random Thoughts of the Day

This morning as I brushed my teeth I realized that I LOVE my new toothbrush... It's such a fresh pastel mint-green color! It makes me feel so energized!

Not only is it such a pretty color, it also fits into the toothbrush holder that we have in our sink area:

And last but not least,my toothbrush is the same pastel mint-green color as my all-time favorite Excel spreadsheet background color!

2006-02-07T20:04:00.000-05:00

Days of Apt. #1's Lives

I have 3 wonderful roommates and they all need glasses. However, thanks to the miracles of modern technology, their daily lives are not affected by their eyesight (or lack thereof).

But! Every night, before they go to bed they remove their contacts and for that short period of time they take to walk back to their rooms, they are also glasses-less.

Sometimes I wonder, if I were to wear my brown t-shirt and khaki pants and stand really,really quietly in front of one of our doors during this short period, what would happen?

Jayme:

Yep... that is what I think would happen. She would pass right by me :) 'Why?' you ask? It's because that one time when she wasn't wearing her "visual- aids" she could barely see me... i was wearing a bright blue sweater... enough said ^_^.

Siao Yee:

Siao Yee, I would say, has slightly better eyesight... BUT due to her "blurness" I think she would actually pass by the silent me... before noticing that something was out of place. Then being the person that she is, she would turn around and investigate... and find ME there =p

Hilarree:

I think Hilarree has pretty good eyesight and is not very blur... so she would notice me right away. So I don't believe I need to illustrate that case ;) But if you must know, Hilarree would most likely ask me: "Eh Intan, what are you doing?"

I don't mean to make fun of all those who need to wear glasses. On the contrary, actually! I just wanted to point out to you girls (Jayme & Siao Yee) that it's not all that bad to be visually-challenged. I mean, you have Lasik surgery (not sure how you spell it) to improve your vision. In my case, I am vertically-challenged and I don't know of any surgery that will increase my height... except for this painful surgery that entails stretching your bones (performed in China I believe).

!~*Imperfections make life more interesting*~!

2006-02-05T11:52:00.000-05:00

!~*My Early Surprise Birthday Party*~!

The Champions of Excellence decided to have a large get-together at House of Saigon last Friday (or so I thought). Before the pre-arranged time, I decided to take a nap. 15 minutes before we were supposed to meet, I rolled out of bed... i didn't even comb my hair :p and headed for House of Saigon with Jayme.

But "Surprise! Surprise!" they had actually planned a surprise party for me :) You guys are sooooo sweeeeet I'm getting cavities! ;)

Here are some pics from the event:

1) Me and my cake (look at my pleasantly surprised albeit a little dopey look) 2) Albert and I posing in front of our cake 3) Happiness from the both of us... I think this was after the Birthday song 4) Blowing out the candles!... well at least that was what I was doing... I'm not so sure what Albert was up to :p

All those who came from one end of the table... to the other :)

1) All the gifts that I received that night~! Thanks guys!! 2) What is a 21st birthday without some beverages? even if they are simply Welch's sparkling juice, the bottles look right ;) 3) Me cutting my cake ^_^.

1) Something for the gym! So this is more motivation to keep up with my plan to go to the gym regularly... for you guys I will go ;) 2) Again, another snapshot of all the gifts I received that night. 3) Here is a nice gift set from Hilarree.... Mango Mandarin... yummy!

Finally, to commemorate this special age that I'll be turning soon, I placed my "21" candles in several pictures.... can you guys guess how many "21's" there are? (in the pictures)

I truly appreciate the surprise guys! I'm lucky to have such wonderful friends and family~! :) Every birthday at Purdue has been truly memorable! Thanks to everyone who has made it wonderful for me (you all know who you are ;) ).

2006-01-31T08:27:00.000-05:00

Pictures that Make You Go "Awwww"...

2006-01-30T16:56:00.000-05:00

Money...

It can buy a house, but not a home...

It can buy a clock, but not time...

It can buy you a position, but not respect...

It can buy you a bed, but not sleep...

It can buy you a book, but not knowledge...

It can buy you medicine, but not health...

It can buy you blood, but not life.

So you see, money isn't everything! And it often causes pain and suffering.

I tell you this because I'm your friend. And as your friend, I want to take away your pain and suffering.

So send me all your money and I will suffer for you!

CASH ONLY PLEASE.

After all, what are friends for?

2006-01-23T00:52:00.000-05:00

Papa's Special Project

Papa and I have commented that if we were to add any more plants into our garden there would be a tiger roaming in our backyard. But these kind of comments have no effect on a woman determined to have an orchid garden.

One day, Mama and I drive over to the mainland to visit this orchid nursery. Mama "conned" me into going since she said that she would only be buying a couple of orchids for her friends.

Two hours and 12 ( I stress the 12) orchid plants later, Mama decides that she has purchased enough. The only thing left was an orchid shed to house her new babies. But to her horror, she was told that a ready-made shed costed over Rm 300! *gasp*

So the ever resourceful Mama assigned Papa the task of building the "Orchid Shed" *insert appropriate sound effect here*... and so the project began:

The first tier:

The second tier:

The third tier:

What you guys can't see is that the third tier consists of sliding planks!!! Genius Papa! Simply genius! :)

Within 2 days and less than RM 60, Papa was able to build the "Orchid Shed". The following night it rained heavily - and the "Orchid Shed" survived! Yayyy! Not only is it aesthetically pleasing, it can weather storms.

Good Job Papa!!!

2006-01-17T17:38:00.000-05:00

Why Do I Do What I Do?

I’m waiting for the answer to this as well as other questions to whack me against the side of my head. *waiting patiently* I suspect that the reason is glaringly obvious, but my clouded perception is at the moment preventing me from realizing Why I Do What I Do. So until I get that concussion-inducing-whack, I’m going to sit here at my desk and tap my foot to the beat of whichever music is playing ^_^. Nahhhh…. As if I have that much time on my hands *phbbt*… I guess the answers will come when they come~!

Feast your eyes on my Part-Time Schedule this semester:

I even scheduled GYM time :)

2006-01-15T14:57:00.000-05:00

Niera Trying to add "Wise Quotes" to Cute Pictures ^_^... for the New Year~!

1) always take time to smell the flowers :)

2) Always Smile! Smile is charity after all ;)
3) Don't hide your differences... embrace them!
4) Relax whenever and wherever you need to :D
Tip: Ladies, the PMU bathroom on the 3rd floor is awesome to take in-between-classes naps. If you lie down long enough, and stay still, the lights switch off! :)

5) The New Year will bring lots of joy and happiness... I just know and feel it! :) But for the few bits of hardships: Hang in there!

Also: Check out how far people are willing to go for a free photo:

Click Here~!

Trust me... it's worth your time! :)

2005-12-30T02:01:00.000-05:00

Belated Christmas Joke...

Once upon a time, a perfect man and a perfect woman met. After a perfect courtship, they had a perfect wedding.
Their life together was, of course, perfect.

One snowy, stormy Christmas Eve, this perfect couple was driving their perfect car along a winding road, when they noticed someone at the side of the road in distress. Being the perfect couple, they stopped to help.

There stood Santa Claus with a huge bundle of toys. Not wanting to disappoint any children on the eve of Christmas, the perfect couple loaded Santa and his toys into their vehicle. Soon they were driving along delivering the toys. Unfortunately, the driving conditions deteriorated and the perfect couple and Santa Claus had an accident. Only one of them survived the accident.

Question: Who was the survivor?

**** Ladies, stop reading here, this is the end of the joke. ****

**** Men keep reading.****

****Ladies, the joke really ends here - stop reading. ****
****Guys, read on :) ****

LOL... hope you guys enjoyed this joke... i know i did ;)

2005-12-29T07:49:00.000-05:00

What is Your Blood Type?

Type O "Hot"

Population
Roughly 38% of the world is O +ve and 6% O -ve.

Traits
Confident and Strong-Willed, Proud, Dedicated, Sociable, Energetic, Extroverted, Frank, Realist, Showy, Flighty, Generalist, Positive, Independent, Risk-Takers, Dislike taking orders, Insecure, Stubborn & Self-Centered.

Make friends easily and go with flow and grasp opportunity. Quick to start a project or chase an idea. Are good at organizing activities. May have short attention span, and expresses strong emotions. May quickly take opposite views that are deep but not always durable. Classic entrepreneurs and movers and shakers.
Express their emotions but can be swayed by other blood types. Have an intrinsic elegance. Sociable and showy. May be good at adapting to circumstances. Words come easily to them. Not self conscious and will frankly reveal inner feelings. Ambitious, but may have issues with detail.

Like to be touch and be touched by others.

Type A "Cool"

Population

Roughly 34% of the world is A +ve and 6% A -ve.

Traits

Obedient, Careful, Sympathetic, Self-Sacrificing, Polite, Honest, Loyal, Emotional, Introverted & Nervous.

Are reserved calm and even tempered. Sensitive to public opinion. May be Introverted, shy and nervous or ill at ease with others. May be Pessimistic. Value relationships and are loyal. Hesitant to change. Nature lovers and dislike crowds - need a private place or secret hideaway. Can be indecisive. Good at team work and obey rules.

Dislike to touch or be touched by others.

Type B "Active"

Population

Roughly 9% of the world is B +ve and 2% B -ve.

Traits

Cheerful, Optimistic, Active, Sensitive, Kind, Forgetful, unorganized, Noisy, Egocentric

Energetic and have the drive to reach towards goals. May be workaholics. Not the best team players and are individualistic. Do things at one's own pace. Strong personality adventurous. Likes to get one's own way. Are Sociable and enjoy entertaining.

Like to touch or be touched by others.

Type AB "Care-Free"

Population

Roughly 4% of the world is AB +ve and 1% AB -ve.

Traits

Social, Easy-going, Sympathetic, Diplomatic, Outgoing, Laid-back, Creative, Unpredictable, Artistic, Flexible, Moody and Brooding.

Blend of opposites. Shy with some and bold with some. Introvert and Extrovert. Unpredictable and may seem to have calm exterior. Strong creative strain. Good at spotting problems and skirting them. Like city environment. Get bored easily. Everything they do is compelling. Never take things for granted. Appear mysterious. Contribute harmoniously to society.

Dislike to touch or be touched by others.

My blood type is "O". Some of the analysis rings true: I am extremely stubborn and can be insecure... but some are not true: I am not a risk-taker. Some of the characteristics such as being "showy", "flighty" and "self-centered" I'm not sure about: either I haven't noticed these characteristics, have not developed them, or will not develop them. Hopefully I don't develop these characteristics... I don't know why, but they don't sound too positive :p There is also the part about "intrinsic elegance". Though I would LOVE for this to be true my perpetual bouts of clumsiness tell me otherwise :(

Also, JJ/adik recently informed me that his blood type was B. The MAIN thing that struck me as being SO SO SOOO true was: NOISY.... type B personalities are noisy.... hehe.

So what do you guys think? Does this blood type analysis match YOUR characteristic?

2005-12-25T03:41:00.000-05:00

On December 24, 1977...

Muzlifah Yusoff

& Hamdan Kari

tied the knot.

3 kids...

and 28 years later, they are the cutest couple ever!

Happy 28th Anniversary Mama & Papa :)

2005-12-21T11:35:00.000-05:00

My Sister's Double Vision...

**This incident took place in the Summer of 2004 at Blue Nile**

Intan (my sister): You know, I have really bad eye sight...

Niera (me): Oh please Intan, our whole family has good eye sight.

Intan: No really! I have an astigmatism. Ok look at that sign there:

Intan: You see that "Employees Only" sign? I see TWO of those!

** Everyone sees two of the signs because there ARE two of them. Imagine that!**

**Invisible sweat trickles down each and every one of our brows at my sister's utterly bimbotic moment**

Mukhriz (my brother) pounces in for the KILL:

Mukhriz: In that case Intan, I must also have an astigmatism... coz I see TWO of those signs as well *evil grin*

**once again, these drawings were made using WORD**

NOTE: Intan you are an incredibly smart woman, but at times you can be sooo.... BLUR. But that is what makes you so cute and endearing *hug* & we all love you for it ;)

2005-12-19T21:46:00.000-05:00

Triple New Year Joy for Malaysians Next Month

PENANG: Come next month, Malaysians will celebrate three new years, with the Chinese New Year and Awal Muharram being celebrated back to back.

The Chinese will usher in the Year of the Dog on Jan 29 and Muslims will celebrate Awal Muharram or Maal Hijrah on Jan 31 to greet year 1427 of the Islamic calendar.

Malaysians are set to have a joyous January which will see five public holidays including New Year's Day on Jan 1 and Hari Raya Haji on Jan 10.

According to Yijing (I-Ching Book of Change) expert Dr Chuah Chong Cheng, the triple New Year would occur once in 32 or 33 years.

**this excerpt was taken from the December 18 2005 Edition of the Sunday Star**

2005-12-18T23:10:00.000-05:00

Hi Guys!

I would like to direct your attention to my online photo albums :) Please feel free to browse through these pictures and save whichever ones you feel like saving ^_^.

Uploading all these albums was extremely painstaking so I hope you appreciate them. In the event that you find a picture offensive or hate the way you look in it, let me know and I'll simply remove the picture. But please be reasonable ;)

Having said all that I give you my Photo Album. The link to my photo album is also available on the sidebar (right side :p ) above the "Buddies Blog". Feel free to leave comments about the pictures :) EnJoY!

2005-12-17T09:35:00.000-05:00

Keep Your Mind Sharp Over the Break... Try Some Riddles :)

Riddle 1

Three men go into a hotel. The manager tells them there is only one room available and is willing to rent the room for $30. The three men agree and each pay the manager $10. After some time the manager decides he has charged the men too much for the room. He calls the bellboy and says: "Go and give this $5 back to the three men." The bellboy is on his way as he realizes that the three men can't split the $5 equally so he decides to keep $2 for himself and gives each of the men $1 back. Now each of the three men have paid $9 for the room. This makes $27 in total. The bellboy kept $2 for himself. That makes $29 in total. But there was $30 originally. Where is the missing $1?

Riddle 2

What number should replace the '?' to COMPLETE the following row of numbers? 6,25,64,81,32?

Riddle 3

Try to make a total of 24 using exactly these 4 numbers: 3,3 ,7 and 7. You can use +, -, x, / and ( ).

Riddle 4

There are two plastic jugs filled with water. How could you put all of this water into a barrel, without using the jugs or any dividers, and still tell which water came from which jug?

For more riddles visit: Roh'El's Riddles

2005-12-15T04:43:00.000-05:00

A Funny Incident...

Early on in the Fall semester, the Champions of Excellence decided to head over to Cedar Point.

There were 10 of us travelling in 3 cars:

Note: The colors of the cars are most likely completely wrong! (I can't remember the colors of the cars :p )

Anyways, here is a "zoom in" of the green car:

As can be seen, there were five of us in the car. Eric was driving while Carolyn navigated. I was in charge of snacks at the back of the car (in the middle). Dayat and Mina were chilling on either side of me.

All of a sudden...

Mina excitedly exclaimed: "I saw a goose!"

To which I promptly and smugly replied: " I saw a deer!"

Out of the blue, Dayat smoothly (I mean extremely smoothly) added: "I see a monkey sitting right next to me."

**If the above diagram was not sufficiently clear, I was the only one sitting next to him... the rest, you can figure out for yourself. :p**

Everyone, as you may suspect, burst out in laughter. WoW Dayat! Who knew you had it in you? I mean, this is the guy who decided to take 3 shots of espresso within a span of 5 minutes! This is the guy who said that his brain was shaking from the caffeine OVERDOSE. Mr. Dayat, you've certainly come a long way ;) Kudos.

Delusional Dayat's Dancing Monkey:

** The above pictures were made solely using WORD** :)

2005-12-14T18:00:00.000-05:00

You scored as Goofy. Your alter ego is Goofy! You are fun and great to be around, and you are always willing to help others. You arn't worried about embarrassing yourself, so you are one who is more willing to try new things.

Which Disney Character is your Alter Ego?
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2005-12-14T03:05:00.000-05:00

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

*i received this is an email & thought that i would/should share it with you guys*

The elbow is the strongest point on your body. If you are close enough to use it, do!
If a robber asks for your wallet and/or purse, DO NOT HAND IT TO HIM. Toss it away from you... chances are that he is more interested in your wallet and/or purse than you and he will go for the wallet or purse. RUN LIKE MAD IN THE OTHER DIRECTION!
If you are ever thrown into the trunk of a car: Kick out the back tail lights and stick your arms out the hole and start waving like crazy. The driver won't see you but everybody else will. This has saved lives.
Women have a tendency to get into their car after shopping, eating, working, etc., and just sit (doing their check book, or making a list, etc.) DON'T DO THIS! The predator will be watching you, and this is the perfect opportunity for him to get in on the passenger side, put a gun to your head, and tell you where to go.
AS SOON AS YOU GET INTO YOUR CAR, LOCK THE DOORS AND LEAVE.
ALWAYS take the elevators instead of the stairs. (Stairwells are horrible places to be alone and the perfect crime spot.)
If the predator has a gun and you are not under his control, ALWAYS RUN! The predator will only hit you (a running target) 4 in 100 times; and even then, it most likely WILL NOT be a vital organ. RUN!
As women, we are always trying to be sympathetic: STOP IT! It may get you raped or killed. Ted Bundy, the serial killer, was a good looking, well educated man, who ALWAYS played on the sympathies of unsuspecting women. He walked with a cane, or a limp, and often asked for "help" into his vehicle or with his vehicle, which was when he abducted his victims.

2005-12-12T18:21:00.000-05:00

Picture of the Week

Good Luck on All your Finals~!

2005-12-08T16:13:00.000-05:00

And it SNOWS....and it SNOWS....and it keeps SNOWING...

Purdue looks like this at the moment:

The picture above is not actually a picture of Purdue...but it is close enough :) - it gets my point across.

It has been snowing like crazy outside and it's supposed to

continue snowing till tomorrow morning. Sledding anyone?

I wish I were more like this:

But unfortunately, I'm more like this:

The best thing to do when faced with this kind of weather is to curl up underneath your blanket and SLEEP! And that's EXACTLY what i'm going to do :)....I WISH! I don't have the luxury of doing this... I actually have to write up my research paper *sigh* Which means I will be heading back to ChemE - my "home away from home".

On a positive note: I am done with two of my final projects :) Yayyy! Soon will somehow be done with the third. Yayyy! Then will be done with the CHE456 Final. Yayyy! Then I'll head back for HOME SWEET HOME! MALAYSIA :) YAYYYYY!

STAY WARM FOLKS!!!

D.E.A.D_W.E.E.K

2005-12-03T17:14:00.000-05:00

I recently realized that Dead Week is upon us here at Purdue University *g.a.s.p*

Many of us will cower in dreadful anticipation...

...rapidly losing all semblance of hope.

Some of us will get extremely stressed...

...while others will quietly sink into the dark depths of denial-
precariously balancing on the edge of hysteria...

2005-12-03T16:45:00.000-05:00

There may be a point where we'll feel we can't possibly

get through the next couple of weeks...

BUT

just follow the few tips listed below and you'll get

through this semester just fine! :)

(1) Don't OVER-caffeinate your body! (this is especially for you Dayat!)

Caffeine is a poor substitute for sleep.

(2) Obey your body's need for rest!

Remember to sleep :D

(3) If you find yourself unable to study... don't force yourself.

Take a 1 hour break and relax - then resume studying.

And lastly...

(4) Take comfort in the fact that your friends in the same major

are going through the same things you are!

!~*GOOD LUCK*~!

2005-11-30T02:54:00.000-05:00

OpTiCaL IlluSiOn

Can you see nine people in the picture above? I can't :p... I only see 4. Let me know where the other five are people! I won't be able to sleep peacefully without knowing!!! :S Just kidding ^_^. Those who know me know that the last thing I need is more help sleeping =p.

Good Luck!

This image was taken from www.gigglestheclown.co.uk

!!!ATTENTION!!!

I would like to take this opportunity to let you all know that Ms. Jayme Khoo (my awesome roommie) has moved to a blogspot... blog. Check it out!

2005-11-19T16:56:00.000-05:00

Life Lessons in CHE 456

LIFE APPLIED TO CONTROLS
One day, a mathematician and an engineer decide to take a walk in the woods. Half an hour into the walk, they come face-to-face with a 1000 pound grizzly bear. The mathematician, due to fear and shock, freezes in place. The engineer on the other hand sprints off in the opposite direction. The mathematician calls out to the engineer and says: "Why are you running? You can't outrun a grizzly!" The engineer, without pause, replies: "I know I can't outrun the bear - but all I have to do is outrun YOU."

Relevance: You will never be able to obtain a process in which efficiency and stability are at their max (you can never outrun the bear). But, you can settle for a process which is reasonably efficient and stable (you CAN outrun the foolish mathematician, thereby ensuring your survival ;) )

CONTROLS APPLIED TO LIFE
Professor Venkat: "Most of you probably plan to become billionaires before you retire. However, once you take into account your present account balance, your offset is pretty much 1 billion dollars. "

Relevance: Reality check! (enough said :p )

Ahh, the joys of Process Dynamics and Controls :)

2005-11-18T15:12:00.000-05:00

Taken from: www.toothpastefordinner.com

2005-11-18T14:13:00.000-05:00

On BeinG AsiAn...

You Know You’re Asian when…

· your mother has a short-haired, curly perm

· your dad is some sort of engineer

· your parents still tried to get you into places half-price saying you were 12 when you were really 15

· you ask your parents help on one math problem and 2 hours later they're still lecturing

· you have a 40 lb. bag of rice in your pantry

· everyone thinks you're "Chinese" no matter what part of Asia your ancestors were from

· you've had a bowl haircut at one point in your life

· your parents enjoy comparing you to their friends' kids.

· your parents say, "Don't forget your heritage."

· you've learned to keep bargaining even if the prices are rock bottom.

· at least once, you've started a joke with "Confucius say . . ."

· you know what bok choy is

· you've ever gotten little red envelopes around February.

· your parents hover over your tired, caffeine-drugged body at 12 midnight to say, "In Korea(or other native country), we studied even more."

· your parents say, "Calculus? I took calculus in 8th grade!!"

· everyone thinks you're good at math.

· your aunts and uncles bring you back adorable clothing from Asia with fuzzy bunnies, vinyl ducks and English words that make no sense, in great colors like yellow, pink, magenta, orange and the ever popular lime green.

· "You want a stereo!?" When I was your age, I didn't even have shoes!!"

· You have to call all of your parents' friends "Auntie" or "Uncle."

· you have 12+ aunts and uncles

How to be the Perfect Asian American Parent (from the second generation perspective)

· Be a little more lenient on the 7:00 p.m. curfew.

· Don't ask where the other point went when your child comes home with 99 percent grade on his/her report card.

· Don't "ai-yah" loudly at your kid's dress habits.

· Don't blatantly hint about the merits of Habadu(Harvard),Yeil (Yale), or Purinsuton (Princeton).

· Don't reveal all the intimate details of your kid's life to the entire Asian community.Don't ask your child, "What are you going to do with your life?" if he/she majors in a non-science field.

· Don't give your son a bowl haircut or your daughter two acres of bangs.

· Incorporate other phrases besides, "Did you study yet?" into your daily conversations with your children.

2005-11-15T18:05:00.000-05:00

*~Interesting News~*

Jessie Chung & Joshua Beh

On November 13th, Joshua Beh and Jessie Chung proclaimed their love for each other through marriage in front of 800 guests, reporters and tv crew. What's all the hype about, you ask?

The following fact should clue you in:
Both husband and wife are "Male" according to their National Identification Cards.

This is the first ever publicized same-sex marriage to occur in Malaysia, and though the union has yet to be recognized by the nation, the couple's dream has been fulfilled.

*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*

In an unrelated news, a burglar got more than he bargained for when he attempted to rob one particular house. Not satisfied with simply stealing househould furniture, the burglar had demanded that the house owner *ehem ehem* orally-pleasure him. Instead of submitting to the demand, the house owner had bitten the burglar's _______.

I only have two things to say about this (for lack of a better word) interesting story:

1) If this isn't a lesson on NOT being greedy, I don't know what is.

2) and who is the victim in this situation anyways?

2005-11-14T21:46:00.000-05:00

2005-11-13T15:02:00.000-05:00

A Woman's Secret

There was once a man and woman who had been married for more than 60 years. They had shared everything. They had talked about everything. They had kept no secrets from each other except that the little old woman had a shoe box in the top of her closet that she had cautioned her husband never to open or ask her about. For all of these years, he had never thought about the box, but one day the little old woman got very sick and the doctor said she would not recover.... In trying to sort out their affairs, the little old man took down the shoe box and took it to his wife's bedside. She agreed that it was time that he should know what was in the box. When he opened it, he found two crocheted dolls and a stack of money totaling $25,000. He asked her about the contents. "When we were to be married," she said, "my grandmother told me the secret of a happy marriage was to never argue. She told me that if I ever got angry with you, I should just keep quiet and crochet a doll." The little old man was so moved; he had to fight back tears. Only two precious dolls were in the box. She had only been angry with him two times in all those years of living and loving. He almost burst with happiness...... "Honey," he said, "that explains the dolls, but what about all of this money? Where did it come from?" "Oh," she said, "that's the money I made from selling all the dolls..."

2005-11-06T18:15:00.000-05:00

2005-10-10T16:57:00.000-05:00

!~*RaMaDaN MuBaRaK*~!

2005-09-28T16:40:00.000-05:00

BrAiN TeAsErS

When can you add 2 to 11 and get 1 as the correct answer?

Can you translate the following in English? -- "YYURYYUBICURYY4ME"

When asked how old she was, Suzie replied, "In two years I will be twice as old as I was five years ago." How old is she now?

A man told his son that he would give him $1000 if he could accomplish the following task. The father gave his son ten envelopes and a thousand dollars, all in one dollar bills. He told his son, "Place the money in the envelopes in such a manner that no matter what number of dollars I ask for, you can give me one or more of the envelopes, containing the exact amount I asked for without having to open any of the envelopes. If you can do this, you will keep the $1000." How is the son going to accomplish that?

What is the next number in this series?
1, 11, 21, 1211, 111221,......?

The ages of a father and son add up to 66. The father's age is the son's age reversed. How old could they be? (3 possible solutions)?

What happens three times in sixty seconds but never in a minute. Also, happens 2 times in sixty minutes but never in an hour?

HOPE YOU ENJOYED THESE :)

2005-09-15T23:35:00.000-05:00

!~*ScArY aNiMaL pIcS 2*~!

2005-09-15T23:17:00.000-05:00

*~*~*sCaRy aNiMaL PiCs*~*~*

2005-09-15T01:18:00.000-05:00

Whoever said that I waste my time watching aNiMe has not seen this! Me and my roommie have mastered the forbidden Jounin technique known as KaGe BuNsHiN:~

Check out how she makes full use of this JuTsU!!! <--- Click!

Oh, and another cute post:

(")'""(") MMmm......
( ¬ _ ¬ )
(,,)('")('")

(")'""(") ZzZzZ
( - _ - ) don be bored!!!
(,,)('")('")

(")'""(") ???
( = . =) don be grumpy
(,,)('")('")

(")'""(") #$@*
( T : T) don me sad!!
(,,)('")('")

(")'""(") ****
( ' ; ' ) must be cute!!!
(,,)('")('")

(")'""(") ^^^^
( ^ ; ^ ) and must be happy!!
(,,)('")('")

2005-09-08T17:11:00.000-05:00

CuTe aNiMaL PiCs PaRt DeUx...

2005-09-08T17:05:00.000-05:00

CuTe AniMaL PiCs pArT OnE...

2005-08-16T14:14:00.000-05:00

Para Tu Amor
Music & lyrics by Juan Esteban Aristizabal (Juanes)

Para tu amor lo tengo todo
Desde mi sangre hasta la esencia de mi ser
Y para tu amor que es mi tesoro
Tengo mi vida toda entera a tus pies
Y tengo también

Un corazón que se muere por dar amor
Y que no conoce el fin
Un corazón que late por vos
Para tu amor no hay despedidas
Para tu amor yo solo tengo eternidad

Y para tu amor que me ilumina
Tengo una luna, un arco iris y un clavel
Y tengo también
Un corazón que se muere por dar amor
Y que no conoce fin
Un corazón que late por vos
Por eso yo te quiero tanto que no s é como explicar lo
Que siento

Yo te quiero porque tu dolor es mi dolor
Y no hay dudas
Yo te quiero con el alma y con el corazón
te venero
hoy y siempre gracias yo te doy a ti mi amor
por existir

2005-08-07T10:39:00.000-05:00

~:*PRESENTING YOSHI AS KENSHIN*:~

NOTE: Andres sent me this pic that he found online :) Thanks Andres~!

2005-08-03T11:13:00.000-05:00

RIDDLES

To find out the answers to the following riddles HIGHLIGHT the space following the word: "Answer" :)

Before Mount Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain on Earth?

Answer: Mount Everest, it just hadn't been discovered!

How many times can you subtract the number 5 from 25?

Answer: Only once, then you are subtracting it from 20.

How could you rearrange the letters in the words "new door" to make one word?
Note: There is only one correct answer

Answer: "One Word"

There were an electrician and a plumber waiting in line for admission to the "International Home Show". One of them was the father of the other's son. How could this be possible?

Answer: They were husband and wife.

There is a house with four walls Each wall faces south. There is a window in each wall. A bear walks by one of the windows. What color is the bear?

Answer: White. If all the walls face south, the house is at the north pole, and the bear, therefore, is a polar bear.

If I were in Hawaii and dropped a bowling ball in a bucket of water which is 45 degrees F, and dropped another ball of the same weight, mass, and size in a bucket of water at 30 degrees F, dropping both of them at the same time, which ball would hit the bottom of the bucket first?

Answer: The ball dropped in the bucket of water at 45 degrees would hit the bottom first. The bucket of water at 30 degrees would be a bucket of ice.

2005-07-26T12:03:00.000-05:00

Naruto Love Compatibility Test

OK! OK! How could I NOT follow up with this Love Compatibility Test?
d(^0^)b

Your results are in! You love guys who are sensitive, nice, and caring, which is why you'll fall for the perfect Chuunin teacher how true!!!

Umino Iruka
Chuunin from the Leaf, kind and sensitive teacher, your one true love : Umino Iruka
Iruka-Sensei!! teach me the ways of the ninja :)

isn't he cute??? =D

Rivals :- None at the moment. (... and it better stay that way! :p )

Find out which Naruto character you're most likely to end up romancing with:

http://narutofever.com/personality-tests/love-compatibility-tests/index.php

2005-07-24T22:58:00.000-05:00

Naruto Personality Test : Which Evil Naruto Character Are You?

Kabuto the Pharmacist

Your results are in! The adopted son of the leader of Konoha's medical squad, you are far stronger than what you let others believe. You pretended to be a friend but betrayed Konoha's kindness. A traitor at birth and a spy of the Sound, you are the treacherous Yakushi Kabuto.

In real life you are probably a pharmacist. You love healing and the art of medicine. If you are not selling prescription medication, you will be a doctor. Standing behind the counter dispencing prescription is your calling. You might even be the inventer of Viagra or Levitra.

Gaara the Metal Worker

Your results are in! You're not very stable up there and you're quite a psychopath. But you weren't always like that. Long ago, you innocently searched for love but people feared you as you could not control the power in you. You lost all hopes of receiving love when even your most precious person tried to assasinate you... Now living only for yourself, you are Gaara of the Sand. Oh yah, your best friend is probably a gourd.

In real life you have a great affinity with sand and metal. You love the beach and loved playing with sand since young. You like building sand castles at the beach and most possibily you might be a gourd maker when you retire. You are also likely to be in the construction industry or you will be involve with metal works.

It turns out that I'm either a traitorous nerd or an unstable psycho.... d-_-b

Find out which Evil Naruto Character You Are: http://narutofever.com/personality-tests/evil-naruto-character/

2005-07-22T01:36:00.000-05:00

CaMeRoN HiGhLaNdS
I know I know! Updating this blog has been long overdue... but this time I have a legitimate reason - besides laziness. Mama and I have spent the past 4 days in Cameron Highlands, Pahang along with Abang Adam and Kak Shirley (my cousin and his wife). We all had a wonderful and relaxing time. I must say there isn't much to do in Cameron Highlands except to enjoy the gorgeous weather and have your breath taken away by the vibrant flowers.

Before I go on, I thought I should give you a little background info about this tourist destination: Cameron Highlands was discovered by a British named William Cameron in 1885. Soon after, the plateau was turned into a hill station and once winding roads were built, several wealthy residents and British officials built retreats on the slopes. In 1929, a tea plantation was started by John Archibald Russell; it is now known as the "Boh Tea Plantation" (the picture above is a part of the plantation).

The weather up there rarely gets higher than 26 degrees celsius and dips down to an average of 15 degrees celsius - as i said, GORGEOUS weather :) I can understand why the British who could afford to live up here did - what with their starched shirts and petticoats - the "lowlands" must have been a tad too hot for their taste ;). Besides the weather, I also mentioned the flowers - they were breath taking! Not only were there many, many different species of flowers but they were also much larger than in the "lowlands"! As soon as I figure out how to - I will post the pictures - most of them were of flowers ^o^.

Thanks to Uncle Eddie (Kak Shirley's father) we were able to stay at the Shell Rest House, which was a Tudor-style house (a picture of which will hopefully be posted). There was a nice Auntie there who would prepare ours meals for us: Breakfast at 8:30AM and Dinner at 7:oo PM sharp - we thought that we would find the other meals in town... but BOY were we wrong! But then again, people don't go to Pahang for their food. Having saidthat, I must say that the well-to-do British of those times really did know how to enjoy the finer things in life - they had a beautiful rest house surrounded by expertly landscaped gardens and helpers for virtually everything... they barely needed to lift a finger - in my humble opinion. However, I can't say I am envious since too many days of idleness is not only boring but tiring as well! How do I know this you wonder?? Simple answer: I know this from experience... :p

2005-07-14T10:58:00.000-05:00

Never Give Up!

A guy walks into the human resources department of a large company and hands the executive his application. The executive begins to scan the sheet, and notices that the applicant has been fired from every job he has ever held.

"I must say," says the executive, "your work history is terrible. You've been fired from every job.""Yes," says the man.

"Well," continues the executive, "there's not much positive in that." "Hey!" says the guy as he pokes the application. "At least I'm not a quitter."

2005-07-07T11:41:00.000-05:00

THE TITANIC

Sometimes, all it takes is an understanding of the psychology of the human mind.

The Titanic was sinking and there weren't enough lifeboats. So, the Captain had to persuade male passengers to jump into the icy waters to make room for women and children.

To the British, he said:
"You must act like Gentlemen." They jumped.

To the Americans, he said:
"You can be Heroes." They obliged.

To the Germans, he said:
"It's the Rule." They obeyed.

To the Japanese, he said:
"It's the Consensus." They complied.

Then came a group of Singaporeans and they just weren't budging until the Captain came up with an appeal:
"Free life jackets for those who jump!"

Then came a group of Malaysians. Before the Captain could think of what to say,
They yelled "Malaysia Boleh!" and they jumped.

Then the coxswain threw boxes of beverages into the icy waters. Cool beers were floating everywhere! The Captain was stunned to see men, women and children of Costa Rica shout "PURA VIDA!" and jump into the water.

2005-06-13T07:48:00.000-05:00

THE MEANING OF COLORS

Red is the color of physical energy, passion, courage, power, will, and desire.It symbolizes energy, action, confidence, courage, and change. The color red brings passion and strength to your relationships, your life and your work.

Blue-green, or Turquoise promotes intuition. Turquoise is the color of communication.cool, refreshing, imaginative, motivated, dynamitic, calm, peaceful, joyful, relaxed, truthfulness, healing, meditation, tranquility, forgiveness, patience, sleep, dream work.

Pink is the color of universal love. Emotional love of self and others , friendship, affection, harmony, inner peace, has both fire and air elements. Gentle, Casual and Approachable.

Black: Assertive, Daring, Alluring and Independent Solid, grounded, powerful, in control, protected, shielded, confident, fearless. Keywords:Banishing, protection, absorption & destruction of negative energy, rest. Mysterious, Independent, Strength, Fascination, Allure

Orange is the color of joy, enthusiasm and creativity and promotes a general sense of wellness.

Yellow has stood for wisdom and intellect throughout the ages. It aids logic, memory, concentration, will - power and communication. Cheerful, joyful, and friendly, yellow promotes optimism.

Lime gives us a wonderful sense of anticipation at all the possibilities and opportunities the world offers. Allows us to be perceptive and non judgmental. This color inspires us to try new things by initiating change.

White is the color of purity, innocence, and truth.

Green balances our energies, increases love, empathy and compassion. It is good for working with nature and the environment. It increases prosperity and good fortune. Green strengthens the heart, lungs and respiratory system. It helps fight infection and viruses. Green can also counter panic attacks and addiction.

Keywords for the color BLUE: Communication, spirituality, contemplation, mystery, patience, holiness, peace, soothing, stable, classic, protective, trust, loyalty, truthfulness, healing, meditation, forgiveness, patience.

Brown is the color of the Earth, and is very comforting, nurturing, fertile, and stable. Stability, Grounding, Sophisticated, Considerate, Conventional, Orderly.Its also gives you a feeling of relaxation and home coming. Brown makes you feel cozy, safe and warm.

2005-05-01T09:30:00.000-05:00

Relax Guys...

It's just the finals~!

2005-04-28T02:01:00.000-05:00

GOOD KARMA

Here's a forward I received from Winnie... the following is supposedly what the Dalai Lama had to say for the new year:

INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIFE

1. Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk.
2. When you lose, don't lose the lesson.
3. Follow the three R's:
Respect for self
Respect for others and
Responsibility for all your actions
4. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.
5. Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.
6. Don't let a little dispute injure a great relationship.
7. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
8. Spend some time alone every day.
9. Open arms to change, but don't let go of your values.
10. Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.
11. Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and think back, you'll be able to enjoy it a second time.
12. A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life.
13. In disagreements with loved ones, deal only with the current situation. Don't bring up the past.
14. Share your knowledge. It's a way to achieve immortality.
15. Be gentle with the earth.
16. Once a year, go someplace you've never been before.
17. Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.
18. Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.
19. Approach love and cooking with reckless abandon.

2005-04-24T20:15:00.000-05:00

Which Animal Personality are You?

go to http://www.animalinyou.com/survey.asp and find out~!

I am an: Otter Personality

Herbal Essence... for animals :)

Here's a little bit about the Otters:

Otters are petite, engaging creatures overflowing with positive energy. Intelligent and bright, they are also popular and eminently lovable and displaying the highly developed social skills that typify the small carnivores. So, otters mix easily with a wide range of animal personalities.

Lazy? Let's just say easily distracted. For life has so many diversions for the otter, that whether it's playing a computer game, reading a book, or doing a crossword puzzle, it's impossible to predict how it will fill it's day. But when an otter gets focused on a problem, it's keen intelligence rises to the challenge and it will not give up until the nut is cracked. Otters feel entitled to the good things in life and a general sense of well being gives them the confidence to not have to save for the future.

Although intelligent and witty, otters have a tendency to suffer from self-doubt, and fear of failure can prevent them from living up to their true potential. Still, they are a great problem solvers, with the ability to spend endless hours on abstract or practical challenges. As workers, they are dedicated and capable and always eager for a chance to prove themselves. Their dexterous hands are useful in a wide range of careers, and they're ideally suited for work in engineering, advertising, and design.

There is no question that the otter is going to have children. Lots of them. And this otherwise carefree individual will surprise you with its strict and disciplined approach to child raising.
Otters are certainly not shy. Their highly advanced communication skills explain why friends flock to it for advice and why ex-lovers find it so hard to let it go. But sometimes it seems that relating to an otter is a one-way street; for otters hate criticism. It's not that they don't believe there's room for improvement -- it's just that they tend to confuse criticism with rejection. Friends must step lightly lest they wound the otter's self-image, for this is the surest way to dissuade the otter from further communication.

2005-04-18T16:06:00.000-05:00

As if oNe MoOkie WaSn't EnOuGh...

*This image was expertly done by Araz Brifcani*

Here i present the terrifying prospect of having 3 Mookies instead of just ONE:

(1) There wouldn't be enough closet space in any residential apartment
(2) There would be 3 individuals claiming to be the "Beloved Son"
(3) There would be 3 times more nicknames for me, some of which include: Beruk (babboon), Baby Whale, Baby Walrus, and Sharingan User (copycat...as it pertains to homework)
(4) There would be 3 people fawning over their OWN baby pictures
(5) There would be 3 people parading their "Asian Temptation" moves all over the apartment

This entry was on behalf of the tWo IntAn's in the family (my sister and me).

You know we love you bro ;) but oNe is plenty to LoVe...

2005-04-15T19:34:00.000-05:00

I LoVe my Fall 2005 ScHeDuLe~! :)

Why i tHiNk it's aWeSoMe:
(1) I have no class before 9:30am
(2) Only one class starts at 9:30am
(3) It's 9 credit hours worth of classes
(4) It looks like a turtle with one limb missing :D

The other 3 credit hours of class is CHE 411, which is ReSeArCh.
Yup~! Next sem, I will be studying the stock market and modeling its trend...something about Risk Minimization. I don't really understand much else since I didn't really understand what the professor was talking about :p. I was just smiling and nodding (my sister & I are very good at this) and looked as if I were paying attention.

2005-04-13T19:12:00.000-05:00

This was sent to me from Mama Sam a.k.a Sameera:
Here's a good way to learn/remember your ABCs ~!
It might be a little small, but read it... it's worth your while... and hey, the fact that you're at this blog means you have nothing better to do :)

I think the hardest letter for me is S..... <(^-^<) <-- Eric's Kirby
ABCs

2005-04-12T17:45:00.000-05:00

PiCtuRe Of tHe dAy:

Cute puppy~!

2005-04-12T09:54:00.000-05:00

NOTE: It has been brought to my attention REPEATEDLY that it seems I'm talking to myself. Here is the clarification: my sister and I both have the same first name INTAN... since she is the elder one, she gets the privilege of getting called "Intan" at home, and I am called Niera. Below is a portion of our Yahoo Messenger conversation. (Intan = my sister, Niera = me)

Intan : you get to see the panda LIVE!
Niera: hehehehhe
Intan : I've been looking at it once in a while
Intan : and the panda is always eating
Niera: heheehehhe
Intan : nice pic of the butt
Intan : looks like it's wearing diapers
Niera: hahaha
Intan : hey, the other one is eating
Intan : if you look on CAM II
Niera: what it means to be a true panda...
Intan : so cute
Intan : just wanna go there
Intan : and hug it!
Intan : and join the other one while it's lazing on the rocks

To see the pandas live, go to: http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/GiantPandas/

2005-04-10T09:53:00.000-05:00

My Bday Gifts Finally Arrived

Yep yep! For those of you who don't know or don't remember, my birthday was way back in February. So why, you ask, did the gifts arrive two months later? Simply put, my sister bought such great gifts for me that she couldn't bear to part with them. In her note, she said that I should thank Bruno AND my lucky stars. So THANKS TO BRUNO & THE STARS! On a more serious note, thanks sis, I loved them all, so it looks like I won't be handing back any of the articles to you :p The gifts included a very stylish handbag, a "Wild2 West" button up shirt, a cute purple&pink top, and an ultra-chic scarf~
Other items in the gift box included a birthday card, of which i would like to share some excerpts:

Bruno: ..."Never forget your younger years, so keep on being clumsy & funny" (bruno, i'll have you know that April thinks i am LESS clumsy now! :D)

Intan: "I'd really like to see if you're more sophisticated (that means less of dropping food onto blouses and quit walking into poles and stuff)..." (i can't quite say i haven't done these things.... coz i have -_-;; )

To add salt to the wound, my sister actually sent me instructions on how to use the scarf... with drawings and all... she knows me too well~~

NOTE: one of these days, i will include a post on some of my more infamous clumsy moments... but that will have to be when i'm a lot less busy!

2005-04-10T09:20:00.000-05:00

INTERESTING STUFF... for the ladies ;)

Your Crush is ARIES (March 21 - April 20) Win-Him Strategy: Aries boys are romantic, courageous and love excitement, so a challenge or obstacle will make him fall in love faster. Play hard-to-get and lead him on a chase! Don't make it easy for him to win you. These guys love to be flirted with and teased. They are very attracted to girls with a confident, adventurous approach to life. Doing sports together or teaming up on a challenging school project can help you bond with the Aries boy. Once this boy falls in love, he falls head over heels. Keep-Him Strategy: Aries guys get bored quickly, so keep the relationship active and sporty. Stay current with the world to keep your conversations interesting. Make sure to have other friends and interests too.

Your Crush is TAURUS (April 21 - May 21) Win-Him Strategy: Taurus boys are drawn to girls with classic, understated elegance. They are especially attracted to girls with a sweet, trusting personality. Taurus boys have a wonderful sense of drama and romance, so a dramatic environment - such as acting together in a school play - will help you make meaningful sparks with the Taurus guy. They also love being the knight in shining armour, so asking for a Taurus boy's help (with schoolwork, fixing your bicycle, etc) is another great catch-him move. Remember, Taurus is a sucker for a sensitive-type girl, so mind your manners and don't indulge in gossip around him. Keep-Him Strategy: Taurus guys are passionate boyfriends. They are deeply loyal, and they need a lot of loyalty and security in return. Show him you're always on his side by supporting his dreams and goals, and be a good listener. Give him lots of hugs too!

Your Crush is GEMINI (May 22 - June 21) Win-Him Strategy: Gemini boys are captivated by intellectual curiosity and he loves to dig out secrets. Share stories about interesting people and dazzle him with your wildest ideas and most adventurous fantasies for your future. Forget being sweet and predictable - the Gemini boy wants a girl who can go with the moment and be ultra-spontaneous! He loves to try new things, so unusual dates will strike his interest. He's also a sucker for smart girls who can talk confidently about world events and literature. Keep-Him Strategy: Gemini boys see themselves as dashing heroes, so the more you suggest how brave he is, the more he'll think that you are his soulmate. Gemini guys have a serious need for independence in a relationship, so give him his freedom and be a good friend as well as a girlfriend.

Your Crush is CANCER (June 22 - July 23) Win-Him Strategy: Cancer guys are sweet, caring souls who are very open to being in a love relationship. What a Cancer boy looks for is a girl who appreciates his sensitivity and understands his depth. He is most attracted to a trusting girl who lets him be the big, protective man. To win his heart, be ultra-romantic. Make each date or conversation with him special. Talk about deep things like feelings and what's important in life - avoid anything superficial. Writing love notes and gazing deep into his eyes when he tells you his philosophy of life will win this sentimental sweetie. Keep-Him Strategy: Cancer boys make great long-term love partners. They don't like aggressive girls, so if you stay soft and sweet you'll do just fine. Cancers boys also fall hard for homey little touches, so fresh-baked cookies or a hand-knit scarf is the best gift for him - especially if it's "just because."

Your Crush is LEO (July 24 - August 23) Win-Him Strategy: Leo boys are vibrant and dynamic. The Leo fellow is drawn to a happy, confident girl who loves new experiences. He will find you hard to resist if you are generous with your time, give him little gifts and most of all, flatter him silly. Tell your Leo crush that he has amazing eyes, or his outfit rocks, and just watch his face light up! He'll think you understand him like no one else does. If you laugh a lot, seem carefree and follow your heart, he will fall in love. Keep-Him Strategy: Leos stay in love with girls who genuinely approve of the person they are inside. Get to know what's important to him (his guitar playing, his driving skills, etc) and let him know you admire it. Leo boys are generous, so if you let him take good care of you, and keep praising him for it, he'll stay happy.

Your Crush is VIRGO (August 24 - September 23) Win-Him Strategy: Virgo boys are captivated by understated elegance. A girl with an attitude of good taste and a classic fashion sense will be the one to capture his heart. Virgo guys sseek a great deal of mental and physical stimulation, and they also crave permanence. Show him you're stable and centred, and he'll start dreaming of how great life would be with you at his side. Virgo boys also need to respect the girl they fall in love with, so demonstrate your integrity by never gossiping or acting petty. The "ladylike" girl will always win the Virgo boy's heart. Keep-Him Strategy: Virgo boys will stay if you show them that you need them. Ask for their advice, and let them know when their tips have helped you find the right path in a situation. Be loyal, be wise and be sweet and you'll keep his affections.

Your Crush is LIBRA (September 24 - October 23) Win-Him Strategy: Libra boys are spellbound by a girl who knows how to put herself together, is intelligent, charming and makes him feel special. These guys are rarely drawn to the showy, flashy knockout types. Instead, they'll go for the girl with the simple but cute style who can talk about any subject with flair. If you flatter him and make him feel like you really get what's so amazing about him, he won't be able to stop thinking about you. Good activities to get him in the mood for love include long walks at twilight, seeing a dramatic play, and visiting art or architecture museums. Libra boys actually fall in love quite easily... it's keeping them that's the challenge! Keep-Him Strategy: To keep the Libra guy and deepen your bond with him, you need to be a true parter, not a tag-along. Be his friend, admire his deeper qualities and engage him in interesting conversations. Have your own opinions and share them with him.

Your Crush is SCORPIO (October 24 - November 22) Win-Him Strategy: Scorpio boys are drawn like magnets to a girl with mystery. If he can't quite figure you out, or you hint at depths of your personality that he doesn't know about, he wil be fascinated. Scorpio guys are like love archaeologists - they love to work hard at digging up treasures! They also like control, so compliment his mastery of a sport or hobby, and let him take the lead in planning dates. Scorpio guys are suspicious of anything that comes to easily, so definitely play hard-to-get to make him yours. Scorpios are also bewitched by girls who are good kissers! Keep-Him Strategy: Scorpio boys are all about trust and caution. They take longer than other boys to open up and fall in love, but once they do, they can be extremely loyal and true. Be trustworthy, don't tell lies and make him feel safe confiding in you.

Your Crush is Sagittarius (November 23 - December 21) Win-Him Strategy: Sagittarius boys have a major need for adventure and excitement. If you make getting to know you seem like a fun game, he'll be very attracted. That means, flirt like crazy! Give him the impression that you'd fly off anywhere on an adventure with him, and he'll think you're the greatest girl ever. Be enthusiastic, and be direct. Sagittarians like happy, confident girls with a strong sense of their own goals and ambitions. Be carefree and positive around him. Capture him by dancing - Sagittarius boys adore a girl who can hold her own and shake it on the dance floor! Keep-Him Strategy: Sagittarius guys need a lot of independence with their romance. If you can give him his freedom, but be there when he's ready to have fun and games, you can make him your true partner in excitement and love.

Your Crush is Capricorn (December 22 - January 20) Win-Him Strategy: Capricorn boys are most attracted to girls who are strong and confident. They don't go for the showy, glamorous type. Instead, the Capricorn boys looks for a girl who has good taste, a smart and inquiring mind, a sensitive heart and takes pride in her accomplishments and values. Capricorn guys will always go for the class president over the homecoming queen. If you are unique and show your strength in an unusual way, so much the better. If you are the girl for him, you will win his heart by being steadfast, understanding and dependable. Keep-Him Strategy: Capricorn fellows stay in love with a girl who is trustworthy and true. He also wants to know you think he can be a success, so encourage his goals and show him caring support and he will be true to you.

Your Crush is Aquarius (January 21 - February 19) Win-Him Strategy: Smart girls will snare the Aquarius boy by using their brain. Aquarius guys need to be stimulated mentally by a girl to start seeing her as a romantic possibility. The best way to start a romance with an Aquarius guy is to build from a basis of friendship. He'll fall for the girl who he feels an intense intellectual connection with. Deep, challenging conversations of the "what if" type are definitely the way to his heart. He's also looking for someone cute, of course, but he'll fall in love the fastest with a girl who has interesting opinions and a dazzling way with words. Keep-Him Strategy: Aquarius boys need a lot of personal space. Give it to him and he'll feel even closer to you. He will stay in love if you create intimacy and affection, without making him feel smothered.

Your Crush is Pisces (February 20 - March 20) Win-Him Strategy: Pisces boys are drawn to girls with a warm, sympathetic attitude. If you are bright and talkative, the Pisces boy will be charmed by you. Pisces guys are strongly tuned to chemical connections, so if there's a vibe between you he might be the first one to pick up on it. Pisces guys long for a perfect soulmate to share his spiritual side with, so show him your kindess and understanding. Dramatic activities, such as school plays or drama clubs, are wonderful for creating the magical environment that makes Pisces boys feel all dreamy and romantic. Be a sweet and dependable listener, and he will lose his heart. Keep-Him Strategy: Pisces boys are very sensitive, so avoid criticizing him and try to be kind when you have a different opinion from him. He has a deeply romantic side, and if you share it with him through simple activities he will stay entranced with you. Long walks in the park, holding hands at the movies, and making up stories together will create a lasting bond.

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DID YOU KNOW? The Chinese word for Panda is "Xiongmao" or Giant Cat Bear

Other facts:

The average Giant Panda consumes between 20 and 40 lbs
Pandas do not hibernate during winter
People can't tell if a baby panda is a girl or a boy for four years
Pandas can't go without food for 5-6 hours
Giant Pandas sit or lie down when they eat

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