Graduating with MTV world stage live

Malaysia had it rockin’ this time round as MTV World Stage was held at Sunway Surf Beach for the veryberry 1st time. This round, we saw the likes of Kasabian, Estranged, Pixie Lott, Boys Like Girls and my all time fave, The All American Rejects.

If I’m not wrong, the stats had 30K people in the house raving hard to these fabulous MTV rockstars. And guess what? For once, I wasn’t part of it – choosing to make my parents proud and attend my graduation ceremony instead of rockin my head off at this prestigious gig πŸ™

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Rockin my graduation when
MTV world stage was flying high

I’m somehow glad I made this decision though. You toiled through 2 and a half years & are finally at the end of the tunnel, don’t you want to receive your scroll on stage proudly in a proper convocation? I do. And so do the rest of my classmates.

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With this, I bring you KDU Penang’s Graduation Ceremony 2009 held in Traders Hotel, by Shangri-La. It was to me, more of a Harry Potter fan club gathering than a convocation as we all had those wizardry cloaks to wear.


similar much?
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I arrived the earliest (haha righhttttt) and luckily Nadia and Ms. Felicia helped me out with my Harry Potter cloak graduation robe. Gosh, I had no clue that it was that complicated to put on. Oh and FML my robe kept slipping off and the safety pins kept popping out for chrissakes.

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Thanks muchie!

The students were all rounded up into the holding room – where no parents walk the earth. LOL anyway, what else could we do in that room other than to adjust our robes, chat, adjust our robes, make-up, adjust our robes, camwhore, adjust our robes and adjust our robes.

Darn those oversized garments!
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Ron, Hermione & Harry
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Myself with the MILF
Kindly ignore the oversized robes which make us look 100lb heavier.
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Hey! I just noticed this multi-racial photo!
Malaysians : Chinese, Malay & Indian
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One of my fave lecturers – Mr. Irwan
He’s so bubbly I tell ya, but remember to run a mile as his
moodswings can put a thunderstorm to shame
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Myself with ex-‘Blondie-Shake-Head’ Kumar
and Leo tumpang glamour in the background!
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Mr. Mark trying to pick up a fight when Kumar
made fun of his extra-shiny and polished head
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I have a strange tendency to play with my lecturers’ motar board
Damn what dya call that dangling mini-broom again?
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I’ve always thought ONE Enrique was enough
Dubbed the ‘short Chinaman with funny hair’ by Mr. Ken

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During the graduation rehearsal & the ceremony itself,
we cannot deny that at some points, it bored us to tears (and hunger)
But Keira and I kept each other company
as we were placed nearby in alphabetical order

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wheee! I love my sunflower bouquet
Thanks mom!

It was almost time! Most of us had butterflies in our stomach as the dramatic music played, imminent of our entrance into the Grand Ballroom. Oh randomly, WHY WASN’T IT OUR TURN THIS YEAR TO GET THE BLACK & RED ROBE? roar. It’s my favorite color!

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Communication students walking the aisle
That’s me on the left if you hadn’t noticed.
heh.

Once we sat down, it was the series of long speeches by the principal, a minister of something-something, the president of the IMI Switzerland thingy and many other VIPs. Sorry for not remembering as I completely tuned out during the formalities – having only 3 hours of sleep the night before. FML

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Then we were signalled to turn around and give
a welcoming applause to our parents
One by one, names of students were called out from various diploma/degree programmes under many departments such as the school of Engineering, Science & Technology, the school of Hospitality, Tourism & Culinary Arts and the school of Arts & Social Sciences to receive their scroll.

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i can haz scrollz

The next moment made mom & dad proud.
One student will be chosen from each school to be called on stage to receive an extra award. With joy, I was selected to be the receipient of the Book Prize from the Department of Mass Communications. Couldn’t have done it without my lecturers Mr.Mark, Mr. Ken, Mr. Irwan, Ms. Felicia, Ms. Ruby, Mr. Shen-Hoei, Mr. Aaron, Ms. Goh and Mr. Soohoo. My grattitude goes out to all of you!

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This is for my family, my lecturers and myself bwahahahha.

Looks like being a nerd in college paid off!
I know a few of our juniors are reading this right now too. Heyya loves, you’ve only got a few more semesters to go, so ace your exams and get that boom boom pow going! Work hard while you’re at it. But don’t forget to party harder! Woots

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Quote of the Day
by Mike’s Mom

“Mike, before you return your gown you better make sure
you take picture with us first ah!?! I want ah!
Remember, you know? Must ah!”

Okay, must must auntie.

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We were all then rounded up like sheep again to the stage for a
large group photo with the principal and the VIPs
Can you see me & Abigail posing?

Once I exited the grand ballroom, there were big smiles plastered across my face the moment I saw mom, dad, goddy, both my grampers and my kakak. They showered me with two bouquet of flowers and an enourmous graduation teddy!

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I swear I will build muscles by the time I get home. Carrying this everywhere I went was an uphill struggle as dad wanted agazzilion photos of me with the family, lecturers & friends.

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I had to walk everywhere like this
… no thanks to dad!

I was touched, as grampa came all the way for my graduation – being a person which prefers to rest at home 24/7. I hardly express the soft side of me but… I love you gung-gung! Shuddup don’t laugh wtf.

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Always loved you and always will.
Your presence at my graduation means so much.

Out of so many photos of me with both my grampers, I chose this one. Why? Because it thoroughly depicts their individual characters which are so fascinating, yet ones which I’m so fond of. Lemme show you what I mean –

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Gramma always seem to have something to talk about
Grampa always looks elsewhere when his photo is taken

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Both my folks & I
Living under the same roof & tuning in to nag.fm for 20years of my life
I’m more than ready to face university now, thanks mom & dad!

graddie
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The Godmother, affectionately known to me as Goddy.
A prominant maternal figure in my life &
one who whips the asswipe outta me.

Fierce at times, but adorably cute when she’s tickled.
sunflowers
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Thanks for piling academic pressure on me yet
approving of my constant partying
You never thought I could balance both – and I proved you wrong didn’t I?
If any mom rocks harder than her,
I’d have to pierce my nipples & tattoo my nose
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The nanny, of which I call ‘kakak’
She’s been with us since I was a kid of 3.
That makes it 17 years now, can you bloody imagine that?
Definitely part of the family – love her to bits.
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The motley crue.
Wished Uncle Mike was here to complete this wacky tribe!

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I have an idea, let’s just all say ‘hello’ to Uncle Mike
in a form of a teddy.

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SPOT MEEE! SPOT MEEE!

All’s well ends well. I’m glad I’ve finally graduated from the school of hard knocks! Well truth be told, college life wasn’t really that bad. It was fun at the same time. I will never forget that carpark Uncle who scratched people’s cars & our Maggi Goreng in that mamak store at the open aired carpark. Damp & oily noodles but still loved by our batch of Communication students.

I honestly wonder why.
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Next stop – Moving my sweet and sour arse into The University of Melbourne to take on a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications (Hons.) majoring in Journalism. Let’s rock Down Under yo. G’dday!


Gahhh my chinese name -__-
Photo Creds : Daniel Ong

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL MY FELLOW CLASSMATES WHO COMPLETED THIS JOURNEY WITH ME. MY SUCCESS IS YOURS & YOURS IS MINE AS WELL
we did it!









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26 responses to “Graduating with MTV world stage live”

  1. Josh Avatar
    Josh

    First of all, CONGRATZ BABY!!!

    It must be a huge relieve to finally be able to say bye bye to college right? You have finally finished your College years. Ya, it was tough and all but its the memory that will stick to you forever. ^_^

    "If any mom rocks harder than her,
    I'd have to pierce my nipples & tattoo my nose"

    I was going to say my mom, but come to think of it, I wouldn't want your nose to be tattoo and nipples to be pierce. XP

    Seems like you had tons of fun with all your course mates around and lovely family members surrounding you. Sorry couldn't be there with you during the ceremony. Ah well, I guess 3 years later you will see the world happiest silly boi making his way down to Melbourne to celebrate the graduation of his loved one. ^_^

  2. MKL Avatar
    MKL

    You see! πŸ™‚ You made the best of it, woots.

    Congrats from me, too.

    And even ah gong came, ain't that lovely? You have a great family and treasure this day, for it's only 1ce in your life.

    Good luck for your future endeavors.

  3. yenniedoll Avatar
    yenniedoll

    You are officially graduate !! WOOTS~ It's my turn next year. =D

    Congrats to you babe.

    IM sure uni will be bigger ^_^

  4. Chingching Avatar
    Chingching

    u ask us to spot u, I cannot spot u wan =.= where are u oh girl

  5. Nigel Tee Avatar
    Nigel Tee

    WOOTS DEARIE!!!! and CONGRATS TO YOU!!!…

    ^^

    Melb will be a blast wei. =)

  6. mynjayz Avatar
    mynjayz

    oh u were a KDUian also ! hahahah oh was from penang

  7. taufulou Avatar
    taufulou

    wah lau!~ that's lots of flower to get for a graduation..:D

    congrats to you…and of course..hav fun in melb.. miss that place a lot!

  8. Mike Avatar
    Mike

    Whoaaaa, sure was a fun but TIRING day as well huh? hehehehe
    Was sooo tired after that i couldnt drag my self for any sort of extreme celebration..lol !

  9. hihi hahaha Avatar
    hihi hahaha

    so many flowers…. u can open a florist shop liao, xD
    neeway gratz for tat award….forgot wat is it…. but hmph, lucky i wasnt there nia…. wuahahaha
    BTW ur beside angel, noob ~

  10. Seraph Avatar
    Seraph

    Tan Su Lin!!!!! xD

    congrats darl!!! =)
    so proud of you =)
    and eventhough you missed world stage..
    theres always things that are better to come…
    like..AAR in oct? xD

    huggz!!

  11. Π―achel T. Avatar
    Π―achel T.

    All American Rejects!! Was hoping you'll get a pic of them or smtg.. =[ Anyway, CONGRATS!! πŸ˜€

  12. Jacquelyn Ho Avatar
    Jacquelyn Ho

    Congrats babe! *HUGS*

  13. hazel Avatar
    hazel

    U'r so smart!
    Yes, 1 of ur juniors is reading this post. hahahz

    Congratulations Jess!

    U'r a great student! with cOoL family and everything..
    Cherish it all

    All da bEsT for the future

  14. Ying Zi Avatar
    Ying Zi

    Yay,congrats,jess graduated!!! Freedom finally? Hehe,enjoy your life now! Whereas now the rest of us are still slaving away with the books.

  15. Chin Fern Avatar
    Chin Fern

    Ya, okay, fine. i'm one of the juniors that is reading this. HAHA.

    ARGH. I have to take you as my role model man. hahaha. crazy shit. CONGRATS TO YOU JESSICA! =D

  16. Vincent Avatar
    Vincent

    Congrats!! U finally graduated!! N here comes AUS!!

  17. Jess Liew Avatar
    Jess Liew

    Congratulations Jess!

    Din know u r majoring in journalism.. all the best in ur future studies =)

  18. Nicole Avatar
    Nicole

    GRATS JEsss…

    Finally u are out from Hogwarts

  19. w@nSf Avatar
    w@nSf

    Haha! Congratulation!

  20. Jackie Loi Avatar
    Jackie Loi

    JESSICA TAN BLA BLA!! opss..i mean TAN SU LIN! CONGRATULATION! =P

  21. Devella Avatar
    Devella

    Congratz Jess!! =D

  22. ~ β™₯ J E SS I C A . T Avatar
    ~ β™₯ J E SS I C A . T

    Josh
    fuah bloody long comment πŸ˜› haha yeah good AND BAD memories lol. and yeah mannn dont u DARE say it. if not, u'll see me like those african tribe ppl w tatts n facial piercings. Aww boo, that's sweet. Hmm.. u remind me of the alienprawn promising to come back for that alienmortal man to come back n save him after 3 years πŸ˜› hahaha! xoxo

    MKL
    yuppers! took ur advice abt making d best outta my misery πŸ˜› and i guess i did it! yeah grandpappy came n i was almost reduced to tears! thanks nin πŸ™‚

    Yenniedoll
    yeah finally huh? πŸ™‚ hee. thanks babe! next yrs ur turn

    Ching
    heh. im on the right. 4th from left if im not wrong? (LOL sowie not refering to photo nw)

    Nigel
    thankewwwww banyak banyaks niggle!

    mynjayz
    yup! proud product of KDU Penang

    taufulou
    haha im not much of a flower person but when i get them, i'd love it! hahaha. eh u miss melb? u studied there too? :O

    Mike
    believe me when I came back i SLEPT LIKE A WARTHOG. -___-

    hihi
    why ur nickname so funny one. LOL thanks yea fo d wishes ragu. and well i hv to admit oso lar, the ceremony n everyth was kinda expensive =/

    Seraph
    Chew Jianjian! HAHAAHA that's fo callin my full name. πŸ˜› thanks fo d kind words buddy n *winks* i better make sure i aint missing that! woots

    Rachel
    yeahlorrrrrr i was rlly hoping too. πŸ™ argued with mom also coz she wanted me back fo graduation. but ohwell, i had fun in d end so.. I'll catch AAR in October! πŸ™‚ *huggies sis*

    Jacquelyn
    thankewwwwww babe! KFC on sun! wuahahaha

    Hazel
    heyy gurl, ur not short of it urself too. πŸ™‚ u hv a few more sems to go right? stay that bright cheery junior of mine that i know n give it ur best! mwah

    YingZi
    thanks! but kenot enjoy yet! need to work! and get my degree. gahhh
    it's never ending

    ChinFern
    wah phaiseh. Much luv! thanks babe n haha yeah follow my footsteps n get urself pierced tattoed n party lika rockstar then shove the results to ur mommas face n say 'I CAN STILL ROCK IN THIS – BECOS I CAN!' ROFL kidding!

    Vincent
    tenkiu homie! and OMFG DUN REMIND ME πŸ™ πŸ™ dun wanna go. n yet wanna go. focking hell! haha

    Jess
    thankiesss and haha same name! LOL yeahhh heee, taking Journalism as a major. blehhh imma keep writing till d day i cant hold a pen anymore wtf πŸ˜›

    Nicole
    Out frm Hogwarts! But dumbledore died -__- I've always wanted him to teach me haha!

    Wan
    terima kasih much! πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚

    Jackie
    Slap u ah LOI WING HONG. roarrrrr! haha *pats* thankeww berry much

    Devella
    thankies babe! wheeeeeee

  23. MY tiny LiFe Avatar
    MY tiny LiFe

    first of all, congrates for you and welcome to melbourne then..hahaha

  24. ~ β™₯ J E SS I C A . T Avatar
    ~ β™₯ J E SS I C A . T

    wahhh thankiess πŸ™‚ welcome to melbie, i guess ur studying/living there now? hee

  25. stephy-nie Avatar
    stephy-nie

    congratz again! ^^ and wish you best of luck in aussie!

  26. Cathy C Avatar
    Cathy C

    Eeee..Never too late to say. 'CONGRATULATIONS JESS'!!! right?

    Hehehe..

    Congrates hun.. Wow, book prize eh?? smart little dearie of mine…You are going University of Melbourne? Next year right? Was wondering how come heartless never go attend your convocation one. But then you will still have another convocation for him to attend. I'll make sure he give you double for everything on that day (double bouquets of flowers, presents and etc) I think next year for my convocation, TW also won't be attending. HAHA..

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