.: Full of Crab :.

After 10 years of refraining myself from consuming seafood like prawns, crabs and other crustations, I found out last Saturday that there’s a possibility that I’m actually NOT allergic to these food, contrary to what I all the while thought.

But more detailed examination would be required before I can officially declare that I’m allergy-free from seafood. If so be the case, I’m going to consume ALL the seafood which I’ve missed out since I was 8.


*ngyam*yum*chump*ngyam*crunch*

.: Of Square Accountants :.

Being an ACCA affiliate, I have to admit that I've not visited the ACCA website for months. In fact, when I heard that they have changed the layout of the new website, I noted to myself that I will take a look at it one day soon. That was 3 months ago.

Today, I finally logged in, and much to my amusement, they have decided to change their logo. I was actually wondering if it has anything to do with the fact that ICAEW has recently changed their logo as well. (*Hmmmmmmm*)

Anyways, I was curious. How and what would this logo be like? And when I click the link to this all-new ACCA logo, I saw this......

Look at it? I would think that the 1988 logo is the best. And on top of that, guess how much it cost to design this new brand identity?

£85,000!

Neil Stevenson, ACCA marketing director said: 'ACCA has always been an innovator, particularly when it comes to brand identity. As a unique global brand in the profession, our identity has to be distinctive and robust enough to transcend cultures and country borders and we are confident that we have achieved this. The new logo is a clear evolution on the former version, which was first introduced in 1988, and is representative of ACCA's confidence in its standing today.'

Erm, which part of this new logo actually shows that inovative side of ACCA?

The fact that they actually used colour?

'The square has become a recognisable feature of our logo since its introduction in 2000 and we are keen to benefit from the investment made in ACCA's global brand in recent years'

DARN! It just goes to prove that ALL accountants are SQUARE doesn't it?

.: It's All About - S :.

Use the 1st letter of your name to answer each of the following...They MUST be real places, names, things...NOTHING made up! If you can't think of anything, skip it.

Your Name:
- Shan Lyn

Famous Artist/Band/Musician:
- Simple Plan

A song:
- So In Love (All 4 One)

4 letter word:
- Sing (Sing - Sang - Sung)

Color:
- Slimy green (like the slime they have in Nickolodean)

Animal:
- Schnauzer (a breed of dog if you din't know)

TV Show:
- Smallville (which I never watch to begin with)

Country:
- Switzerland

Boy Name:
- Shaun

Girl Name:
- Sheryl

Occupation:
- Scientist ( o0o0o0o0o0.....shinny stuff)

Celebrity:
- Shania Twain

Food:
- Spaghetti Carbonara (yummy yum yum!)

Reason for Being Late:
- Sick lah! *cough*cough*sniff*sniff*

You shout!
- SERIOUS SHIT!!

*I'm bored and seriously need some updates in my blog*

.: The Time of My Life :.

It’s been ages since the last update, so I’ve decided that since I’ve a 2 hours journey back to Malacca to do something with this spare time. I’ve actually been running up and down Malacca (3 times for the past 2 months) quite regularly nowadays. I’m going down today as my uncle’s fiancee is having a luncheon at her hometown in Kulai, Johor tomorrow and we are all invited to attend.

So this would be my last weekend as an unemployed graduate. I’ve actually been out of work for about 2 months already. But I’m extremely thankful for being given the chance to have this much needed break. There’s a lot of thing that I felt that I’ve missed out when I started work. First of all, ALL my friends are still in their 1st year in university, some even just completing their foundation course.

And in my 2 ½ years in Sunway University College studying CAT/ACCA, I’ve only been given a 3 weeks or less every semester. That would mean approximately 1 ½ months of break every year.

And after graduation, even before my results was out, I was an employee of PwC. But my 1 ½ years in PwC has really been a battle for me, both emotionally and mentally. I’ve to admit, there’s so much that I’ve learned, so many people I’ve met along the way. I would never ever trade it for anything in the world, coz along the way, I’ve met my dear John Chan (which from now on will be refered to as JC). *wink*

JC has really be so supportive of me during this whole ordeal that I’ve gone through. I could never imagine what it would be like if he was not by my side. He’s been praying for me every step of my way, my lil prayer partner. His prayers for me constantly reminds me that even though I have him as my pillar of support and strenght, God will be giving me the ultimate support, comfort and strenght. Indeed, he has taught me to leave all my worries and burden to God and not to subsume myself into carrying such heavy burden. Ultimately, the best that JC could do is to share all my burden, but it’s only God who will be able to lift my burdens off completely.

Dear,
Thanks for ALWAYS being there for me, in my good times, but even more
when I'm down. Thanks for holding my hand and walking down this journey
alongside with me. You've truly been my best friend, my big brother, my darling angel, my love, my everything....

I’ve been attending EE (Evanglism Explosive) ministry in church recently. Actually, its for 7 weeks already, as at to date. This is also another blessing as I find it so fulfilling, being able to touch the life of others. I’ve another 6 weeks to go, but I know I will have to miss out some classes at it would clash with my ICAEW classes on some weekends.

Now, I’ve to balance between my work (I’m starting work with a multi national company in KL this Monday), my church activities (mainly my EE ministry & Cell Group), my studies (ICAEW – Advance Stage papers) and my multiple roles & duties as a daughter, sister, cousin, friend, and gf. It’s not going to be easy from the looks of it. But I know that if it’s God’s will, he will provide. Amen!

.: Caffaint?Cafeine?Kaffine? :.

Ok. I admit. I'm dyleksick. Darn, I can't even spell it right!

I want coffee right now. More like I NEED coffee right now.......................

.: Forever Love :.

They sat down on the swing together. Her hand entwined with his. She leaned against his chest, so close, that she could hear his heart beat.

Her left hand carefully placed on his right shoulder. She took a deep breath.

The smell of his cologne. So warm, so comforting, and yet, so refreshing.

He tilted his bead down and looked at her. He caught the smell of her freshly shampooed hair. He moved his lips to her forehead and kissed it tenderly.

She looked up at him with twinkles in her eyes and gave him a big smile.
“It means you'll take care of me, right? It's a I-will-take-care-of-you-kiss right?”

He smiled back, using his forefinger to gently touch the tip of her nose. Her expression reminds him of that of a little girl. The same little girl that he fell in love with a year ago. The same little girl that he will always love.

“My dear” he whispered into her ears “I will take care of you for the next fifty years to come.”

She closed her eyes and nod her head.

And they both stayed silent.

They remained that way till the sun set and the skies turned to hues of dark orange.

He lifted his right hand, reached out for her stray hair and tucked them neatly behind her ears. He broke the silence between them.

“Dear, we should head in now. It's getting late.”

She remained stoned from where she was, still staring straight ahead of her.

He didn't move.

Five minutes passed. They were still sitting on that old swing. Still holding each others' hands.

“Dear” she said as she looked up to him, smiling, giving a gentle squeeze on his hands,

“I love you.”

“I love you too my dear" he says as he leaned closer to her and kissed her forehead twice.

“Happy anniversary!"

.: Tong Hua : Guang Liang :.

.: Tong Hua : Guang Liang :.

wang le you duo jiu
zai mei ting dao ni
dui wo shuo ni zui ai de gu shi
wo xiang le hen jiu
wo kai shi huang le
shi bu shi wo you zuo cuo le shen me

ni ku zhao dui wo shuo
tong hua li du shi pian ren de
wo bu ke neng shi ni de wang zi
ye xu ni bu hui dong
cong ni shuo ai wo yi hou
wo de tian kong xing xing dou liang le

wo yuan bian cheng tong hua li
ni ai de na ge tian shi
zhang kai shuang shou
bian cheng chi bang shou hu ni
ni yao xiang xin
xiang xin wo men hui xiang tong hua gu shi li
xin fu he kuai le shi jie ju

ni ku zhao dui wo shuo
tong hua li du shi pian ren de
wo bu ke neng shi ni de wang zi
ye xu ni bu hui dong
cong ni shuo ai wo yi hou
wo de tian kong xing xing dou liang le

wo yuan bian cheng tong hua li
ni ai de na ge tian shi
zhang kai shuang shou
bian cheng chi bang shou hu ni
ni yao xiang xin
xiang xin wo men hui xiang tong hua gu shi li
xin fu he kuai le shi jie ju

wo yao bian cheng tong hua li
ni ai de na ge tian shi
zhang kai shuang shou
bian cheng chi bang shou hu ni
ni yao xiang xin
xiang xin wo men hui xiang tong hua gu shi li
xin fu he kuai le shi jie ju

wo hui bian cheng tong hua li
ni ai de na ge tian shi
zhang kai shuang shou
bian cheng chi bang shou hu ni
ni yao xiang xin
xiang xin wo men hui xiang tong hua gu shi li
xin fu he kuai le shi jie ju

yi qi xie wo men de jie ju

*english translation*

I've forgotten how long it has been
since I've never again...
listened to you telling your beloved fairytale
I've thought for a long time
I start to panic
have I done something wrong?

You said to me full of tears
Inside the fairytale are all lies
I can't possibly be your prince
Maybe you can ever understand
You said I love you ever after
The stars in my sky has lightened up

I'm willing to be
that angel you love inside the fairytale
Spread up my hands
become the wings to protect you
You must believe
believe that we can be like that in the fairytale
prosperity and happiness is the ending

You said to me full of tears
Inside the fairytale are all lies
I can't possibly be your prince
Maybe you can ever understand
You said I love you ever after
The stars in my sky has lightened up

I'm willing to be
that angel you love inside the fairytale
Spread up my hands
become the wings to protect you
You must believe
believe that we can be like that in the fairytale
prosperity and happiness is the ending

I want to be
that angel you love inside the fairytale
Spread up my hands
become the wings to protect you
You must believe
believe that we can be like that in the fairytale
prosperity and happiness is the ending

I will be
that angel you love inside the fairytale
Spread up my hands
become the wings to protect you
You must believe
believe that we can be like that in the fairytale
prosperity and happiness is the ending

Let's write our ending together

.: Mr Martin :.

Imagine how devestated I was to find out that Mr Martin would not be teaching us this round. I like him. Alot. He's a really good lecturer. Very dedicated. And good looking too I may add. *wink* He's married by the way *wink*wink*

He still remembers me. And also my name. I met him today. I smiled at him. And he smiles back. I teased him by asking him...

"Martin, do you still remember who am I?"

"Yeah, I do."

"And my name is....." *laughs*

"Erm......" *wincing real hard, trying to recall*

*laughs* " You don't remember do you?" *laughs*

"Well, I can't recall your name now. But I remember that you're the girl who improved tremendously during the Mock paper. The best improvement in the class."

*laughs* (Of course I did - I scored 20+ for the exam before that and scored 60+ during the Mock. As compared to someone who scored 70+ in the exam before and 80+ in the Mock, I would have seem to have improved the best wouldn't I?)

"SHANNN LYNNN. That's right. You're Shannn Lynnnn aren't you?"

"Yes Martin, you finally remembered" *big smile*

I've arranged a breakfast appointment with him on Tuesday morning before he flies back to New Zealand. Hope that he will be able to make it.

.: Martin Bear :.

My Martin Bear is in the hands of Ah Yin........

Really do hope he's ok..........

.: TaMMie :.

At the request of my dear drama-princess cousin Tammie, I'm writing a blog entry especially for YOU! (So you better start reading my blog from now on okies? *wink*)

What can I say bout this lil cousin of mine?

I was one of the first few to actually welcome her into this world actually. I remember that I was about 7 years old then. Uncle Hock Seng (Tammie's dad) brought me and my brother to the hospital where Tammie was born.

I remember tip-toeing, looking through the glass wall in the maternity ward, and turned to Uncle Hock Seng, pointing my finger to the only baby there and asked

"Is that her?"
"Yes"
"Wah, her face is so red and round, just like a tomato!"

Uh-huh.... It was this BIG and this RED and this ROUND !

So there she was, this little baby with not so little shouting and crying (I guess that's why her face was red, lack of oxygen coz too much crying and shouting going on)

I have some really cute cute pictures of her growing up.

One with her "coconut tree" hairdo, where her mom tied two lil pigtails. *Awwww....so0o0o cute*

And another with her "coconut" hair, you know, those where you take a pot, put it over your haid, and cut your hair along the lines......

Oh, then of course, there's the picture of she and my brother goofing around, playing masak-masak at the corner of my house. (Yes! Ben played masak-masak. So did ALL the male cousins of our generation - except for Eric. Perhaps that's where my female hormones went?! )

I should really get Uncle Hock Soon's scanner and scan all these pictures and upload it here to show the whole wide world, shouldn't I?

Would that be mean??

*long pause*

Nah! *wink* (So a mental reminder for myself to do that one of these days)

Tamie can really amuse us sometimes, with her bimboish accents which she did not (contrary to what Ah Yin thinks) get it from her one year stay in the USA, but from flicks like "Mean Girls", "White Chicks" and lotz and lotz of "Paris Hilton & Nicole Richie".

I'm gonna have a BITCH FIT if you don't gimme what I want!

Every woman should have four kinda pets in her life.
A mink in her closet, a jaguar in her garage, a tiger in her bed, and a jackass who pays for everything .

So-lyk yeah, lyk that's where she-lyk you-know, learn it all. Ya'll know wad I mean?

Where do you think she come one with phrases like :

"500 calories a day is lyk so NOT sexy....."

or

"I'm so0o0o00o0o HAWT! "

or

"In your face...." followed by evil laughs


And yes, once in a while, she does surprise all of us and come out with some intelligent facts like,
"People's voice sounds high-pitched after inhaling helium is because that helium is lighter than air. Hence, soundwaves travels faster in less dense medium and hence, the higher pitch"

Hmmm.... perhaps it's her way of luring guys, all the bimboish act and stuff, having to hide her true intellignce. Afterall, guy digs bimbo....

*wink*wink*

.: The Hills Have Eyes II :.

So I was kinda in the mood for a some gory, horror movie, and it was between The Hills Have Eyes II or Spirit of The Victim, but in the end, decided to watch The Hills Have Eyes II instead. It was quite dissapointing in the sense that it wasn't really the mind-provoking scary (like Hanibal Lecter), though there were many scenes that was extremely (and I do mean extremely) horrifying and bloody.

Something that my brother would love to watch...

.: Chasing Daylight : Eugene O' Kelly :.

Was free-reading this book in Borders' bookshop in The Curve last night.
Managed to read up till page 100.
Note : To be updated upon completion of this book.
Updated.

" Must the end of life be the worse part? Can it be made the best? "

On page1, Eugene wrote this :

~ A Gift ~

I was blessed. I was told I have three months to live .

Eugene, a successful CEO of KPMG, travelling at a speed of 100 mph, found out that has barely a 100 days left to live when he was diagnosed with late-stage brain cancer at the age of 53.

Eugene wrote how what it takes to now simplify his life, to "live in the present moment", and how to enjoy those "Perfect Moments" as he would call them.

He also wrote the moments of regrets where he only manage to have weekday lunch with his wife twice, while he could have lunch with his clients four times a week.

He also went on telling how he started to "unwind relationships" with his close friends and family members. This part really got me thinking. As a Christian, I never feared death, for I know for certain that if I were to die, I'd go to heaven. But having said that, I think I would fear more of not being given the chance like Eugune to unwind my relationship with people, especially the people I love so much. I don't like so say goodbye. It's sad. But when it comes to situation like this, saying goodbye is better than not being given the chance to do so.


This book brings out a great message for those who has been living their life at such a speed. Slow down and value the moment with family above spending time with work.