Alden's Graduation in Cambridge - 10 May 2008

Posted infront of Wolfson College (Cambridge)

Alden's graduation was a beautiful occasion & experience , I'm glad that he invited me over to witness it. The graduation ceremony is different compared to those i've attended so far in M'sia.

That day, we started off early for a walk along the private parks belonging to a few colleges. Alden explained to us about the history of Cambridge & relate his stories when he was still studying there. Hmm...i can say, Cambridge students really fortunate of having many resources & good environment to study.

(sumptious lunch in Dining Hall)

The ceremony began with cocktail session at the garden followed by a congregation lunch in Dining Hall, the 3 course meal was delicious...haha. After lunch, we were given ample time to walk around the college & Cambridge town to snap photos before the Graduation in Regent house starts later in the evening.

(Walking towards Regent House - ouch! walking along the cobbled floor with heels really painful..haha)

(Group photos infront of Regent House after the ceremony)

For more detail explanation can be found in Alden's blog...hehe...coz i just found out he has posted it out while i'm writing this.

Ps : for more photos...my friendster account.

Charitable Move

Mum has been actively helping up a charity organisation for the recent earthquake in China. I'm glad she does so since she is semi-retired now, is better for her to do something charitable & healthy rather than staying at home.

What i'm more concern is that i've heard many corruptions lay within these kinda of charity activities, i wonder if things & money does 100% reach those who need. I'm not pointing finger to specific organisation, is just that some people really take advantage during this point of time...i find it inhuman & sickening.

(For example : donation via SMS - RM0.50 each.i was once told its inclusive administration charges for phone service provider, the receiving end may end up only getting RM 0.30 or so. Isnt that a business for them in each SMS?)

I was once helped by Charity on my surgery when i was very young. Mum & dad were desperate coz we were just average income family. If not because the people are so generous & acted fast, i would have gone long time ago. I know how much these donation meant to those receiving end coz i was once too a receiver.

There are too many donation campaigns on the streets nowadays....some fake, some genuine. I'm still trying best to help in return & i just hope these people dont take advantage to it & neglected those who need.

Back from a long trip!

I'm back since yesterday evening...still reciting the places i went to & writing down what i've done during the trip. Sigh! cant believe 3wks just slipped through my fingers without me noticing it...probably was too happy joy joy i guess...haha

I was in UK & Europe for the past 3wks with great hospitality & guide from few friends throughout the stay. It was eventful thou..managed to Attend Alden's graduation in Cambridge & tour around with his family, met the Pope Benedict XVI , met CP waterman whom many of the pacesetters know about him & oya saw how crazy those football fans shouting & drinking while watching the Chelsea & MU match.

I'll break it down into few parts on my holiday in my blog...here some preface to share.

Reading - 4th, 7th & 8th May
Coventry & Warwick - 5th & 6th May
Cambridge - 9th,10th & 11th May
Stratford Upon Avon - 12th May
Rome & Vatican City - 13th, 14th & 15th May
Paris - 16th, 17th & 18th May
London - 19th - 22nd May

Special thanks to Alden of his efforts for making this trip happened & invited me for his lovely graduation, thanks to Huey Ling for hosting me while i was in Coventry, thanks to CPwaterman & his family for letting us to stay at his place & last but not least William - though it was impossible to meet him when i was there, he called a few times to check out if i'm having good time there. Thank you all.

Counting down...again??!! hehe

In less than 48hours i'm going on board again for another fun trip in faraway land...hehe...where? stay tune till i'm back after holiday.... ^_^ There's a list of stuff in my To-do list yet to be done before leaving...i'm speeding my way accomplish it in time....hmm...no mood to work liao though...hehe