just a few hours ago, Maybank; a bank we Malaysians all know and is proud of it’s convenience especially in the online banking, launched their new App on Facebook!

I find the Maybank Thank You WEEK an inspirational event as it reminds us that we should be grateful to every family, friend, colleague or relative. and hence, we should express what we really feel inside with a “thank you” because just a simple word can lighten up or even warm the hearts of that particular person.

you should watch this video below. a thank you message from Dato’ Sri Abdul Wahid Omar, the CEO and President of the Maybank Group.

it’s the end of the year, and you might probably have flash backs on what happened and you know it was a pretty great year and you know who was there for you. so why not take this chance alongside with Maybank’s convenient App to express your gratitude to whom you think matters? just try it. all you need is FACEBOOK to access to this App. I am sure EVERYONE OF YOU HAVE A FACEBOOK ACCOUNT!

just hop on over to Maybank’s Facebook page and look for the “Thank You Week!” link on the left side under Maybank’s Profile Picture.

and it will deliver you to this page! if you’ve already watched the video I posted, you may click “Start thanking now” =D.

and you’ll find all steps such as uploading a picture with the Thank You Salute with your message and then finally, proceed to selecting friends you want to thank =).

I uploaded a more cheeky looking picture of me saluting as it resembles the true me, where I am always giggly and silly but at the same time, I mean it.

and after uploading your picture and message, just wait for it to be filtered and soon enough, YOU’LL SEE YOUR PICTURE HERE! well I am still waiting for mine…

but this is all you need to do to thank somebody whom you care about! so simple, and it puts a smile on their face. =).

Dear all, if you’re just like how I used to be, unsure of which path to follow, this might just help you!

Find some time for this coming 17th and 18th of December, 9am-5pm and it is also published at the Nuffnang Blog! Sunway is an already well known education institution offering excellent pre-U to postgrad courses, but I would like to tell you a bit more behind its name.

Firstly, WHY SUNWAY?

Did you know, Sunway University is voted as Reader’s Digest Gold Trusted Brand Awards 2011?

You didn’t, but now you know . Choosing a suitable university that provides good education is really important as you’d not only go through one, but a few years with the university. Your journey, people you’d meet and the cert you’d get, how it is recognized, everything must come in mind before deciding on your university.

Say, if you’re looking on being an Accountant, a little information on Sunway would be its ACCA is the only programme in Malaysia with 8 Consecutive Platinum Status and the ONLY provider of ICAEW programme in Malaysia. Furthermore, with Sunway BSc (Hons) Accounting & Finance, you can gain exemption for ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA/CPA!

MBA? their VU MBA Programme is ranked 6^th top MBA in 2011 in Australia by Financial Review BOSS and utilizing SAP-Software Enabled Teaching & Learning approach.

Hospitality? Sunway Diploma in Hotel Management, Culinary Arts and Events Management programmes are validated by Le Cordon Bleu

With their degree programmes validated by Lancaster University, UK (ranked 9^th out of 100 in The Times Good University Guide 2012).

From my own experience, choosing to go to either a University or a College is fine. But if you are 100% set on what you want, going with a University is much better.

What I meant from choosing a University instead of a college would be that you should take up a Degree course instead of a Diploma course. Other than that, on the art and design sector where I was in, choosing to study a Diploma course means being able to come out to the real world and experience hands on jobs sooner. So the courses would be more intense and that means learning a lot more. Whereas if you were to pursue a Degree course, they focus more on the brain work rather than hand work which trains you to be an Art Director.

So really, even from a similar course it might train you for different jobs. That is why you must definitely choose the right one.

What’s more effective than being able to Explore, Experience and Enjoy interesting events around Sunway Campus on their Education Day weekend?

You can discover Sunway Campus with its convenient bus transportation, the new Sunway Monash Residence, the generous Jeffrey Cheah Foundation (OVER RM80MIL SCHOLARSHIPS!) and the cutting-edge research they do at their Campus Showcase.

On the other hand, you can devour the Culinary Masterpiece, the Sunway Hospitality students sumptuous 3-course meal and delicious pastries! Just for the guests!

If you’re more of an artsy fartsy person like me, you will be able to see the Works of Art of their talented crop of artists from Art & Design and Performance & Media show off their amazing works at the idea3 Gallery and the Roof Top Theatre.

Still don’t know what you want?

No worries.

There is a computerized Aptitude and Interest Test available for all of you to explore which career is most suitable for you. So make sure you take the Career Test!

The Sunway Campus is open EVERY DAY from NOW till 15 Jan 2012.
Mondays – Fridays [8.30am – 5.30pm]
Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays [10.00am – 4.00pm]

Interesting Fact : Experience campus living with Sunway Monash Residence, Sun-U Residence and Sun-U Apartment and enjoy a safe campus environment with the presence of committed Ancillary Police and trained security professionals.

Define Your Future through

 a World of Educational Opportunities!

Visit the Sunway Education Day to explore the many exciting pathways to your dream careers with their insightful talks and showcases, or drop by for a chat with their education experts who will guide you to your choice university or preferred profession. =).

for more information, please visit : sunway.edu.my/university/educationday

HELLO ALL! last Saturday was the GRAND FINALS for S.O.X. All-Stars Hoops ’11! located at Bukit Kiara Equestrian & Country Resort on a rainy morning, the boys shone brightly with all their crazy moves and enthusiasm!

why is the match this year a lot more exciting compared to the last? well, they have upgraded the 3-on-3 to 5-on-5 now! and that’s world class. >=3.

was sick (still am =S. sorry for having to look at my sick face T_T. wuwuwuwu.) so don’t ask me why am I wearing long sleeves during this horribly hot weather. haha. the competition started at 8am but it didn’t regret anybody for waking up so early because it IS AWESOME. there were quite a number of performances by our very own local celebrities, Da Monster and the professional dance team, Elecoldxhot!

the pretty Shin Yee and myself. rule to looking good : never take pictures beside somebody pretty.

and I just broke the rule T_T.

the fans!

nail checking time! so that nobody is harmed by long nails! =D. always good to have such precautions. and they were really strict! a boy had.. not too long nails and he was still told to cut them shorter!

but the horror of the day is. I sat facing the light. my pictures taken for a few hours ended up.. terrible on my computer. but luckily I noticed Ming sitting on the other side, where all the photographers are!

HOORAH! AWESOME LIGHTING! =D.

but sitting on this side has its disadvantages. a ball almost hit me.. more than 5 times. D=. but I wasn’t THAT unlucky, it ALWAYS misses me. =D!

one thing awesome about basketball is that, even if you’re about to shoot, you might not get to shoot. the reason why basketballers should be tall is so that nobody can be in their way =P.

every game was furious, it’s true. it’s nothing like watching it on TV. in reality, the games make your heart throb.

“GIVE ME THE BALL!”

I feel mean for saying this, but awkward angles makes me happy! =D.

noticed how furious they are on snatching the ball?

Elecoldxhot! it took me forever to guess how it’s pronounced. until I get to know that they are very very popular by the two teenage girls sitting beside me and they call them “Elec-tro-shot”! =D.

but these boys were really something. it is NO WONDER that girls are so madly in love with their dance moves =P.

being as brave as I am, I asked for a picture! =D.

the two beautiful bloggers (ONLY 17!!!), Ashley and Crystal. both related to the celebrity blogger, Jane. =D.

they say beauty is genetic. guess it’s true. U_U.

I realised something about the numbers on their shirt. it seemed to be distributed according to height! like, the taller one wears the bigger number D=. please tell me if I’m wrong!

what makes basketball so exciting to watch must be their urge to basket the ball. they’ll do ANYTHING. I repeat, ANYTHING just to win a point!

free throw – 1 point
normal basket – 2 points
outside the 3 point line – 3 points

he’s flying without wings~

they’ll receive the ball in all angles. because they can!

Da Monster! Danny One should be really familiar to you no? he was in the Astro competition and his popularity was booming from events to shows (his own travel show!)

rushed out of the stadium for a picture with them. again. hehe.

I thought this shot looked a bit wide angled =D. teehee.

“they’ll do ANYTHING”

my favourite team =D. those in red; SMK Methodist (ACS) VS. Pei Chun High School. it was a real tough match. both were good. but of course my favourite one is better <3.

Pay Fong B VS SMK Methodist (ACS).

AH!!! MY FAVOURITE TEAM GOT INTO THE GRAND FINALS! I’ve rooted for the red DNA team (SMK Methodist) because they have great strategies. they pretend to look as if they want to throw the ball into the basket, but they end up passing it to a friend whose not guarded by any rivals. SO SMART!! and they kept doing it but it works EVERY TIME! it was like playing the psychology game. awesomeness!

and guess what? MY EYES ARE GOLDEN. the team I rooted for since I first saw them, TOOK THE CHAMPIONSHIP AWAY! congrats!

MING! I have been a fan of her blog ever since I saw her on MDG (Msian Dream Girls). she was my favourite. not only because she’s as beautiful as a piece of art, but it’s also because she is an artsy girl! she’s a fashion blogger and the way she dresses up makes me want to diverge a little to fashion too. but that also mean that I have to own an entire new wardrobe. I’ll just dream on for the whole new wardrobe but thou shalt wait just a little more for me to get more fashionable! rawr!

for more information on the teams, pictures, results, vids, visit http://sox.com.my/star_hoops_2011/index.html!

FUH. finally I had access to my blog. T_T. sorry I guess it was server maintenance! anyways! MTV WORLDSTAGE was last Sunday. sucks to be you if you’ve missed it =P. but you still haven’t missed your chance to experience MTV WORLDSTAGE ON TV!! it’s recorded in 3D by the way and it’ll be played on Aug 8th at MIDNIGHT!

Natelie! <3. it was really sunny that day and we were there at.. 3? U_U. it’s a wonder why are we not roasted yet. hurr look at Nat’s sun burnt arm T_T.

since Xpax is the main sponsor, we got into the X-Zone! and really, we were RIGHT IN FRONT. such a satisfying view. and did you know, Xpax brought MTV WORLDSTAGE to Malaysia for the 3rd time! and I hope it’ll be here every year too! because MALAYSIAN HAVE THE BEST FANS!

Alyn! our friends snatched EXPRESS lane passes from UTT! you heard me. DIRECTLY FROM UTT.

VJ UTT and Holly!

the reason why I am so.. obsessed with Utt is mainly because he’s one of the first few idols I’ve ever had! since I started watching MTV (around.. 9? or 10?) I started stalking Utt already. so mesmerized by his cute boyish looks. I’ve always wondered when will I have the chance to meet him in real life so I can marry him wth.

well, I don’t think I still want to marry him but I still love him! it’s my second time seeing him but it’s my first time seeing him so CLOSE!! so jealous of my friend she touched him!! *screams like a fan*

he’s really really really good looking *melts*

it was after the first performance where I noticed the beauty of i-City. initially I don’t understand what’s all the fuss about.. fake autumn trees. but when it’s lit, it’s really really beautiful. and the amount of trees are abundant! must visit!

the first performer! our very own Malaysian POP SHUVIT! and this guy’s has the real IDOL feel in him! he developed his own style IMO and I absolutely love it. that’s how Malaysian bands should be! creating their own style!

something to be proud of is that they are INTERNATIONAL LEVEL! famous even in Japan! and guess what, they sing Malay songs. MALAYSIAN PRIDE!

BEAST!!! as all of you might know, I am biased. I love Beast like I love Utt. D=. so I squeezed my way through to the front even though I was actually very near already! (but was later behind when the other 2 groups favoured by this bunch of males came T_T. those mad male fans squeezed their way to the front too! hehehe.)

ooOOooOOoohhHh, 3 of them were sleeveless =P. showing off their amazingly toned arms <3 <3.

my 3 favourite members! (biased in everything! sigh.) and that’s Gi Kwang, Dong Woon and Doo Joon!

Gi Kwangs arms made my guy friend’s drool that night =P.

they performed so well that night. their fans were abundant. initially I thought that their fans filled up 50% of the place since I was in front and everybody seems to be supporting them the most! but little did I know, the fans were really considerate. the others (usually guys haha) who favoured the others more actually gave way to the Beast fan’s (me!) and later came back to claim their places back when their favourite band is out!

AHHh!! MY FAVOURITE DOO JOON! <3. oh do you remember the picture of him peace-ing to my camera? =D.

like… THIS? HEHEHEE. you can stalk other pictures of him/them on the “Idolism” category ^__^v.

after Beast we were literally dying out of thirst (didn’t drink since 3pm!!!) and so we went out to buy drinks =D.

the girl whose face was in the middle of Utt and Holly stood beside me. D=. WHYYY!!!

Utt and Holly went around to pass people these blinking lights! AND LOOK! I GOT IT!

how’s my new bling bling earring? =D.

Neon Tree’s were a BLAST I tell you. they rocked the whole place. I hadn’t heard of their songs other than the famous “Animal” but listening to them live, I understood why they have so many fans. THEY LITERALLY ROCKED THE NIGHT!

Tyler Glenn was of course, the main attraction of Neon Trees (their name matched the venue so well!) but the GIRL DRUMMER was SO COOL. I’ve never thought that the girl would be a drummer! and she drums better than so many other guys.

and it wasn’t just enjoyable to listen to. many people were dancing to their songs!

one word : AWESOME.

Jared Leto of 30seconds to Mars! he brought us to Mars when they came out.

remember what I said about his meaningful vid’s? well, they were played there too! it was difficult for my lousy phone camera to capture a picture of him as the video’s was so bright he looked dark on my camera phone =(. but he’s awesome as well. he’s so awesome I don’t need to explain further because the whole place was practically crazy when they were out!

Jared Leto is really hot <3. he doesn’t look or feel like he’s 39!

I had to leave right after listening to the 2nd song and noticed that some of those behind (I bet they’re tired =(. I was super tired at that time already. legs almost patah hahaha.) were relaxing under the Neon Trees! a very romantic scene! awwww <3.

WOOHOO!! I went to S.O.X. Hoops All-Stars last week and it was a blast. and guess what? it wasn’t even the finals. 4 teams were picked and I have to say, it’s like watching football. you’d naturally have a team to root for. and a thing about shooting basketball games is that it’s pretty tough as the lighting in the stadium ain’t exactly too bright for photographers to catch those swift players on the go. quite a challenge I have to say. so whoever who wanna train their skills or get some experience, the finals is coming end of this month and it’s the perfect event to attend to.

I was just in time to see the trio practice their spinning skills outside! I am already amazed on how awesome they can spin with their finger. two at once? amazing. even with that stick that guy is chewing on? mad. just mad. and LEG TOO? zomg. they were doing it for quite a while. it just kept spinning! I just wondered how did they do it!

the ever so vibrant colour, orange.

and did you know, S.O.X. Hoops All-Stars are ONLY FOR THOSE UNDER 18? because old hags like me just won’t get it T_T. and not to mention that S.O.X. has GREAT plans for all of you under 18 too. it is just awesome to be young sometimes. student price, teenager price, and now even teenager telephone plans!

SLAM DUNK SHOT!

this happens when a team fouls, and the other gets chances at shooting! they get 1 point only but it’s still helps!

my panning shot!

I caught those exciting moves on panning mode! I was pretty immersed in that panning mode after successfully taking one shot. and I have to say, AWESOME EXPERIENCE!

“HEY GIVE ME THAT BALL!” I really really see how the themes gave their best in it. and how they really want it.

the most exciting part is always on how the other team snatches the ball. D=. and look at those cool leg muscles! *shy* me no cougar don’t misunderstand >_<”.

honestly, I was a little shocked at seeing how interesting can basketball games be. I thought football was the only manly sport I’d enjoy watching. but now there’s two.

I’ve seen the 4 best teams from KL, and I’m waiting to see who’ll get first place in the grand finale!

the FINALS will be on the 31st this month. venue TBC (check the website!). see ya there all right?!

any basketballer here? or slam dunk enthusiast? good news for you because S.O.X. All-Stars Hoops is back in town! and it’ll be happening in Maba Stadium, KL tomorrow from 9am! it is actually a 5-on-5 basketball tournament with teams from various schools all over in Malaysia in search of the BEST basketball team! certainly an event not to miss out for basketball fans!

Malaysian slam dunk!

last year, the teams showed their best and it was really an exciting competition to watch! no teams wanted to lose and therefore each of them strive for the championship!

to watch all of the awesome actions from last year, check out the videos below!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3fYs5IobKA

so THIS YEAR, it’ll definitely be BIGGER and TOUGHER. why? because of the awesome cash prizes! $$$$$! imagine all you can buy with it D=. there will be 4 teams selected from each region: Central, Southern, Northern and East Malaysia regions and these selected teams would be competing in the finals for the grand championship!

mark down those dates if you want to participate! now don’t the prizes look attractive enough? RM5000!!

furthermore, there are ALSO OTHER PRIZES to be won! there will be 3-POINT CHALLENGE, SKILLS CHALLENGE and ALL-STAR GAME where players can show off their amazing skills and win awesome prizes! it’s like the NBA ALL-STAR WEEKEND extravaganza! and it’ll be just more interesting to watch too! fans, friends and families of the players would have their eyes glued on the game!

before going for the competition, you can learn some tips and tricks from the KL Dragons basketball team in these especially made tutorial videos!

Video 1 – Basic Dribbling http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnPNT2xMSxE
Video 2 – Advanced 4 Corner Shooting Drill http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6dAIUP0oh0
Video 3 – Advanced Reaction Drill http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UnPNT2xMSxE

all of you who want to be the future Kobe Bryants or Lebron James, check out the S.O.X. All-Stars Hoop’11 website at http://sox.com.my/star_hoops_2011/ and you’d get all the information you need there! videos of the competitions will be added as the competition goes along!

teams participating can also create and select their own team logo! http://sox.com.my/star_hoops_2011/team_logo/index.html# just play with the design and colour and create the best logo for your team!

will be going for the event tomorrow! so, hope to see you there! ^_________^!

(as you can see, this year’s prize is almost double the amount! do not hesitate to join really, those are good moneh! just register yourself now at http://sox.com.my/star_hoops_2011/!)