Food Hunt

And so.. in just 12 hours hours from now, I will be off to Korea! As all my friends know, I'm a Korean drama fan, so going to Korea for my very first time is sort of like a dream come true for me. I will make sure to post several pictures (selfies, mostly) on my next blog post, so do look forward to it next week.

For now, I will introduce a dessert that my friends and I have tried yesterday at Damansara Uptown, which is ice-cream in a cup with dry ice fog surrounding it. The eatery is known as 'Softsrve' and is well-known for the uniqueness of the way they present their desserts, We ordered 'Fluffy' and 'Churros Chocolate Ice-Cream' but I was a little let down by Fluffy, because apart from the cotton candy, the vanilla ice-cream just tasted okay. The churros ice-cream however, blew me away with the rich chocolate ice-cream that resembled a pudding, not to mention the churros that provides an extra crunch at the side.

My biggest surprise was when we noticed that the ice-cream is actually served in a much smaller cup that is fitted inside a bigger paper cup that contains dry ice. This explains the fog that envelops the ice-cream in a mysterious and magical way, shooting this eatery to its popularity now. This eatery is located near 'The Good Batch', so do make sure to visit this place at least once to try out the though-overrated-but-still-good ice-cream!

P.S, The brunch in 'The Good Batch' tastes great too, I visited the restaurant when Pui Foong and Sarah came to surprise me at my part-time workplace.

Churros with Chocolate Ice-Cream

Fluffy

Miracles.

Sometimes, the biggest miracles come in the smallest packages.

I recently read an article on Facebook, about a 7 year old boy who gave up his life to save three others. He was at a young age of only five when his parents discovered he had a malignant brain tumour. Shortly after that, his own mother contracted a kidney disease. Obstacles after obstacles kept arising and it seemed like their days of suffering were never going to end. However, they didn't give up hope as they battled side-by-side in the hospital, up until a certain day when the doctors declared that the son would eventually be blinded and paralyzed, while the mother can no longer sustain her life through dialysis alone. The son's days are numbered, but if he underwent a surgery to donate his organs, he would be able to save three valuable lives, including his mother. His mother blatantly refused the doctor's suggestion, because as long as her son was still alive, he deserved the chance to continue fighting for his life.

However, the son overheard talks about this matter, and in his pure little heart, he sincerely wanted to give up his life for his mother. He begged her to take his life. After a long debate, she finally agreed to it. Her only consolation was that as long as she was still alive, a small part of him would always remain within her. The son's sacrifice was deemed a huge success, because with his liver and both kidneys, he extended the lives of so many others.

This inspiring story relates to the quote above, because the son's heart was as big as his body was frail, that he took matters into his own hands and handed his shot in life to his mother. We often hear about parents' sacrifices, but with these stories circulating around, there is no doubt that even the smallest packages can pack a whole lot of miracles as well.

My Non-existent Skill

If ever given the opportunity to learn a skill, the top of my list would be leadership skills. Truth to be told, whenever someone asks me to lead a group, I automatically blank out. Nor do I have the wits to come out with impromptu speeches because my mind works really slow that way. These are the times when I really think that written exams in school are not the best way to measure someone's smartness, because I can pore over my books and memorize information, but in the real working field, memorizing isn't going to be able to help me much other than for the basics. I really look up to people who can just come up with things to say in the spur of the moment, and have the guts to say it in front of many strangers, albeit their speeches making no sense. It is their ability to adapt to the situation and can not only capture everyone's attention, but to hold on to it as well, that makes me really in awe of them. Therefore, I think leadership skills and talking skills can be categorized into one skill that I really have to brush up on before I leave high school.

Once I have gained this skill, there is no doubt that I would have improved my skill of being able to work under pressure. After the first week of exams, it is safe to say that I definitely CANNOT work under pressure efficiently. At least, not when I leave everything to the last minute and start revising a day before. The recent accounts project has brought about so much dread among us students, when we have to rush to complete it among other projects as well, while preparing for mid terms at the side. I just can't wait till mid terms are over, so I can get over my poor results that I foresee is coming my way.

Just as an additional note, I sat for my English exam today. I chose the fourth question, which was about  a cancer patient who finally achieves a great triumph. It is actually a good thing that there wasn't enough time to elaborate any further on the sad parts, because I would most certainly have cried while constructing that essay. Once I get my marked paper back, I would probably want to continue the story and add even more details on the *SPOILER ALERT* death scene. Sigh, I think I watch too many dramas for my own good.

Road Bullying is a No-No!

Road bullying is one of the forms of bullying that has the highest risk of taking lives. Countless of innocent people have lost their lives due to the irresponsible actions of these road bullies. However, sad as the truth is, these road bullies are very hard to capture, because they speed away after commiting a crime. Therefore, how are we to drive with a sense of safety while knowing that they roam among our midst? The most popular mindset of citizens are that campaigns are the way to go, but in actual fact, how many road bullies will actually turn over a new leaf with a mere campaign? In my opinion, road bullies should not be granted the luxury of campaigns, but instead be doled out punishments, whether in monetary form or jailing.
Road bullying not only endangers their lives but also innocent lives. Driving recklessly may mean they have a death wish, but it is unfair to drag someone down with them just because of their selfish thoughts.
One of the causes of road bullying is the driver's impatientness during a traffic. In the spur of the moment, the driver tends to speed at the first chance he sees, whether it is legal or not, therefore risking the lives of other drivers.
Another cause is when a driver who is hot tempered rises to the bait of another road bully. The childish race between those two drivers will cause other cars to halt suddenly in an attempt to avoid colliding with the speeding cars. This in turn has a domino effect and a whole chain of cars would crash due to the sudden braking.

Interview aka Land of Doom

Interviews. Some people dread going for interviews because of the fear of not getting the results wanted. Scratch that, MOST people cringe from the idea if going for an interview,  whether for a job application or to get into a society. However, there is actually no need to shrink away from interviews or be nervous about it because there are countless of ways that can be used to overcome this fear.

Firstly, try making a good impression on the interviewers by dressing appropriately. There are different outfits for different situations, so DO think twice before just grabbing any outfit from your wardrobe. 

More often than not, people are usually afraid of interviews because they are worried that they would not be able to think or respond fast nor the way that the interviewers would want. This is where Google comes in, where you are supposed to research, do some homework about this company you want to join. Knowing just a little information goes a long way, because it just might be your ticket in to the company. Speaking eloquently would help in gaining brownie points with the interviewer, but if you're nervous, it would definitely show in your face. So keep calm and steady, answer the questions thrown at you with ease and ask them questions as well to get more information. Even if you failed an interview, you would still have gained experience out of it. Think positively and look at it with a positive mindset. As the saying goes, see the glass half full, and not half empty.