March '08 Orientation

2 and a half weeks ago, it was APIIT/UCTI's March Intake 2008 Orientation week.

I was involved a little in programme ideas and helped here and there.

The coolest part of this time's orientation is the Mini sketch. Students were asked to dress a model with newspapers and the thread given. Then perform a short sketch with the model. I suggested the theme to be "Futuristic" as they are fresh technology students with good imagination in a high tech way!



What impresses me the most is having the students to give their best shot for the activity. The attitude was great and the energy level was high.



Nice shoes huh?



The leading designer and her model. Both with a wide smile :)



Most of the costumes and sketches were great. This costume really caught my eye having the Malaysian Government Cabinet attached to his body. Take note of the Malaysia's current Prime Minister Dato' Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and Deputy Prime Minister Dato’ Seri Najib Tun Razak on his shoulder. Haha :D


He's a dude k!
Here comes our sexy bunny. I admire his courage. He reminds me of myself when I used to cross dress for sketches. This concept works most of the time, its always funny and attracts a whole lot of attention. This dude actually asked whether I will post his photos in public but I told him no names will be shown.



Bollywood's version of King Leonidas? Haha! He should have shouted:"This is Bollywood!"



Thumbs up to this group! In my opinion, this was the creative outfit of the day!



This team with the Zorro concept was quite good with their sketch. They paid more effort towards the sketch than the outfit and it paid off. He can actually time travel to different time dimensions to save the day. Plus, he's contacted through his high tech cell phone that can call even from few thousand years ahead. Sounds absurd? hey peeps, its a skecth!



Everybody paying attention to the performances.


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At last the large group pic of the designers and models.

Ladies and gentlemen, if I left out your picture doesn't mean that you don't get to see them. I've uploaded the rest of the photos into my facebook photo albums.

Below are the links for the photos:

APIIT/UCTI March '08 Orientation pics Album 1
APIIT/UCTI March '08 Orientation pics Album 2

Photoshoot at Kanching Waterfalls

2 weeks ago, I went for my first blogger photoshoot outing. The destination was Hutan Lipur Kanching a.k.a. Kanching Forest Reserve. This recreation park is located off the trunk road between Selayang and Rawang. I was told that there's 7 waterfalls in that park, that's why I'd rather call the place Kanching Waterfalls than Kanching Park.



Now who says we can only get good waterfalls overseas? Well, some people get really proud when they talk about traveling around the world to many different countries but they never realise the true beauty that is just few miles away from their doorstep.



It was kind of an easy hike to all 7 waterfalls, mainly because I used to hike a lot during my high school days. Some of my friends had quite a hard time and had to stop for some rest in between.



Kanching Waterfalls is still in good condition without any major destruction of flora and fauna. But near the camping and picnic section, there are a lot of unwanted littering by uncivilised homosapiens.



This is a sore in the eye and also a painful sight for our camera lenses. I hope that the Selangor City Council will pay some effort to to remove this unsightly view, but it is the civic consciousness of the visitors that needs some rectification.



At first, we thought this must be a deserted park but after some time, more and more people came in. People were there to hike, swim, picnic etc. There were a group of people having a seafood barbeque, the aroma of the crustaceans being cooked made our stomach drum roll.



Guess? Leaves? WTF?



It was this little lizard that caught all of our attention.



At one point, all the DSLRs were pointing towards it. I bet it felt like it was the attending the premiere of "The Lizard" starring the Lizard from Kanching. It's acting standards might surpass Malaysia's very own superhero - Cicakman. Cicakman is actually nothing like the Handsome saves the Beauty type of superhero, it is a witty comedy with some really irritating characters in it.



I'm a person that really have a soft spot for waterfalls. Especially the cool and refreshing feeling that it gives when the water slides between and over the rocks. At many points, I wanted to just jump into the water but I didn't prepare any spare clothing.



It was my first time going to a photoshoot with bloggers. They taught me a lot of stuff about photography. I was a little disappointed when I found out quite a number of my pictures turn out quite badly but everyone has their first time. I hope to capture and immortalise more and more beautiful scenery for my viewers in the near future.

Weekend Movie and Dining - Three Kingdoms and Fusion Haven

Looking for a cosy place to dine this weekend? Why not give this humble little restaurant Fusion Haven in Sri Petaling a try?



Try the Lamb Eggplant Lasagna (RM18.90++). It is absolutely delicious! The combination of fresh vegetables, grilled lamb and eggplant lasagna is a fusion dish that turns out to be a mouthwatering dish. It is absolutely nothing like those weird fusion dishes you get in some crappy restaurant.



For light eaters, you can opt for the Lemon Grass Carbonara (RM11.90++). The portion is just right for your girlfriend's stomach. It is a creamy dish with a hint of lemon grass aroma.


Three Kingdoms:Resurrection of the Dragon

This weekend, watch a new movie starring Andy Lau, Sammo Hung and Maggie Q. I'm really looking forward to it but then with the assignment load that I have at the moment, I would have to postponed it to next week. Will it be a great movie? I seriously cannot comment at this moment but then I can assure you that it won't be that bad. ANDY LAU!!! SAMMO HUNG!!! Even if you get bored with the storyline of ancient chinese literature, you get an eye candy - Maggie Q.

For more info log onto the movie's official site or its IMDB page.

Enjoy your LOGICAL weekend! Haha