Monday

June 29th.

The BRATs Ipoh are out in the news! Check out the Ole BRATs pullout in yesterday's Star paper(June 28th).

Spot me?? =P

It's such a pity I did not manage to buy yesterday's newspaper.
Anyone has it??

Friday

There's no other place like home.

And I'm only a few hours away from returning back to that place again!

Feel the excitement?

I'm feeling it now!

Wednesday

June 17th.

Okay. Here's something I've learned from the BRATs workshop that I would like to share with you. And I thought it was just awesome and cool. I bet you would feel the same too. Check out the video and you'll know what I mean =P

I've got this Bible verse sticked on my study table.

"Don't be afraid for I am with you.
Don't be discouraged, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you.
I will hold you up with my victorious right hand."

- Isaiah 41:10 -

Comforting as it may sound, I can now rest and be reminded that I have a Daddy God whom I can depend on.

Sunday

June 14th.
Hey all!!

I'm back! And for those who have been faithfully following my blog, my heartfelt Thank Youuu! to you (you know who you are). =D

I've got so much to tell. But I guess I'll just keep it short and simple.

June has been a crazy month for me. I was pretty much busy with the May orientation for Utar's freshmen along with the other committees - the setting of City Tour booth, plannings and more plannings. Hence I was back early to Kampar.

Okay, remember me telling how quiet Westlake was during the semester break. I was wrong. In fact, it was one of my best weeks yet here. All five of us committees (Su Ying, Sy Huey, Elise and Sher Li and myself) and the ice-breaking committes have bonded pretty well. Some of the stuffs we did include sleepovers, late mamak sessions, karaoke at A-Box, badminton at ACS Kampar, steamboats as well as laksa treats.

City Tour Day was last Sunday, and thank God everything went well. It was a fine, sunny day. Just perfect for a trip like this. I'm sure most of us had fun! (Pics will be up soon on facebook)

June 10th- 13th : BRATs Ipoh 09

My 4 days and 3 nights stay at the Heritage Hotel with 33 other young, crazy bunch of brats was just awesome! The facilitators were great themselves. Among them were The Star Youth Editor, Ivy Soon; Niki Cheong and Mr. Leong; R.AGE journalists, Sharmila Nair and Ian Yee; blogger Jason a.k.a JasonMumbles; and Senior BRATs Stanley, Sandra and Suraya.

We were pushed all out on the first day itself, having to do a press conference with local indie band, Bittersweet. Sweet! =) Our first taste of what journalism is all about - assignments and deadlines to be met.
The second day required us to interview and record the views of Ipoh folks on our given topic - whether a pass in English SPM is necessary. And from here, we made a video out of it. I was all excited as I held the video camcorder and 'The Star' mic in my hands. (Mestilah.. first time ma. And all this makes me feel so pro. Teehee).
The BRATs headed to Kuala Kangsar the third day. It was a pretty nice town, cozy and homely with small little shophouses and kampung houses around. My assignment group a.k.a Papaya did a reporting on the life of people along Sungai Kangsar. It was really fun apart from the blazing hot sun. All in all, we did a great job!

Pictures are up on Facebook. Check it out! I'll let the pics do the talking from here.

P.S. I bet I've gained some kilos. Like they say, BRATs never go hungry. Four days of good food- buffet style.

# I've met some awesome people and gained some wonderful experience. It was all worth it. Missing you BRATs! already.
Have a nice week ahead!

Friday

June 5th.

Hey people,
Sorry for the lack of updates. I'll be back soon. Just remember to stay tuned!

Love,
Adie