(Click on pix to enlarge)Venue: Penang Christian Centre
Date & Time: 18 Dec @ 7.30pm (Thursday)
19 Dec @ 2pm & 7.30pm (Friday)
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Ah Ming's Choice Musical by PCC
(Click on pix to enlarge)Venue: Penang Christian Centre
Date & Time: 18 Dec @ 7.30pm (Thursday)
19 Dec @ 2pm & 7.30pm (Friday)
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Slow down
Sorry for the slow update. I just returned from a week of family vacation, so will update soon! So many things to unpack and clear up...bye bye!
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Power Lab (Vacation Bible School - VBS)
For the first time I helped out in VBS held every year end in Wesley Methodist Church since it's inception six years ago...
The theme for this year is...
Total of 200 children participated compared to last year's hundred over.
Each group had 10 kids, amounting to 20 groups.
The name of the groups used the buddy names which are Fizz 1 to 5, Sparki 1 to 5, Dewd 1 to 5, and Max 1 to 5.
Each day the kids were introduced with a bible buddy.
Each group were scheduled to four different stations at different times and when the time is up, they will move to the next stations.
The stations were named according to the year's theme, which is Sonic 'Sing & Play' (where kids gather before and after any other stations, where they all meet up in one place), Science Cinema (watch the adventure of a chipmunk called Chedder), Hyperspeed games (play games), Test Tube Treats (makan time) Wacky Work Craft (doing arts) and Bible Blast (where the children get to experience themselves about the bible story of the day).
For the whole five days, the children learned different things and were given bookmarks, arts and crafts, etc.
The most right bookmark (in red) is the first day where they learned about being thankful (Bible point: Jesus gives us the power to be thankful. Every time that phrase was said, the children will respond by shouting "KABOOM!". It's bible buddy called 'Fizz' is a test tube where bubbles are overflowing out of it to signify that the thankfulness to God overflows.
I will update more details about Day 2 - Day 5 in the next post =)
The Super Sonic, a bunch of mad scientists, including Dennis were in charge of the 'Sing & Play' session where they teach the children dance steps to the songs, perform sketches and entertaining the children.
Ehem...let me introduce you to the group that was put under my care as an assistant crew leader...
See that wacky scientist? hehe..
The crew leader of my group (Dewd 1) Foong Yeng (second left from the pink shirt girl name Cind Ley).
Bryan (8 yr old) and Shuet Li
They're so cute, isn't it?
I kinda missed the whole VBS thing..the kids had a lot of fun.
Chuah Shuet Li, 7 years old
She likes to hold on to my hand and to sit with her.
At the 'Test Tube Treats"
On the last day of Test Tube Treats in which the bible point is "Jesus Gives us the Power to Live Forever". Even the food that they eat will enforce the message of the day for them to remember. So the biscuits were arranged into a cross shape to signify Jesus who died on the cross takes away their sins. Then the topping goes with concentrated milk which children, in general, love sweet taste.
The crew leaders and assistants had to be aware of the children under their care who are allergic to certain food like peanuts, colourings, ice creams etc.
These are some of the kids under Patricia's care in Sparki 1, with the mad scientist..tsk tsk tsk.
My crew, Cherylene, age 10
The Super Sonics!
They were playing the game of passing message from one to another until the end, the last person go back to the teller and see if the message passed through accurately or not.
The message was "Jesus gives us the power to tell others about God".
My group, represented by Cherylene, and my group is the only one did it correctly...hehe..
The mad scientists from left (with lab coats): Prof. Den Den, Prof Chu Chu (half hidden), Prof Law Law (holding mike) and Prof Na Na.
Their names are actually derived from their real name: Dennis, Cheryl Chu, Lawrence, and Christina. Their nick names were used since they become the "stage entertainer" few years ago. So when they do their sketch, they would bring back from last year's theme to this year's to make a connection.
Meet Bryan again. He was Dennis' neighbour at his old house.
On the last day.
Jordon & Cherylene
My crew leader. She had been helping in VBS for 6 long years! She's very experience in this.
Saw that little girl on the far right? that is her daughter, Jocelyn. Didn't really had the chance to take picture with her and I wasn't aware she was behind us in this picture!
Jocelyn's younger sister, Joanna, 6 years old.
She's so cute, isn't she?
Jocelyn and Joanna's eldest brother, Joshua.
Me and Patricia!!!
On the last day, each child was given a baloon with cartoon characters on it. For guys, they had spongebob squarepants.
There were extras so we took some home.. =)
My crew were quite well behaved I would say, with a range of different age group from 5 to 12 years old but only one who is hyper active..lol..
First row, left: Jesswin, Edmund, Bryan, Kyle
Second row, left: Shuet Li, Yang Sheng, Jordan, Cind Ley, Foong Yeng
Third row, left: me and Cherylene
The theme for this year is...
Total of 200 children participated compared to last year's hundred over.Each group had 10 kids, amounting to 20 groups.
The name of the groups used the buddy names which are Fizz 1 to 5, Sparki 1 to 5, Dewd 1 to 5, and Max 1 to 5.
Each day the kids were introduced with a bible buddy.
Each group were scheduled to four different stations at different times and when the time is up, they will move to the next stations.
The stations were named according to the year's theme, which is Sonic 'Sing & Play' (where kids gather before and after any other stations, where they all meet up in one place), Science Cinema (watch the adventure of a chipmunk called Chedder), Hyperspeed games (play games), Test Tube Treats (makan time) Wacky Work Craft (doing arts) and Bible Blast (where the children get to experience themselves about the bible story of the day).
For the whole five days, the children learned different things and were given bookmarks, arts and crafts, etc.
The most right bookmark (in red) is the first day where they learned about being thankful (Bible point: Jesus gives us the power to be thankful. Every time that phrase was said, the children will respond by shouting "KABOOM!". It's bible buddy called 'Fizz' is a test tube where bubbles are overflowing out of it to signify that the thankfulness to God overflows.I will update more details about Day 2 - Day 5 in the next post =)
The Super Sonic, a bunch of mad scientists, including Dennis were in charge of the 'Sing & Play' session where they teach the children dance steps to the songs, perform sketches and entertaining the children.
Ehem...let me introduce you to the group that was put under my care as an assistant crew leader...
See that wacky scientist? hehe..The crew leader of my group (Dewd 1) Foong Yeng (second left from the pink shirt girl name Cind Ley).
Bryan (8 yr old) and Shuet LiThey're so cute, isn't it?
I kinda missed the whole VBS thing..the kids had a lot of fun.
Chuah Shuet Li, 7 years oldShe likes to hold on to my hand and to sit with her.
At the 'Test Tube Treats"
On the last day of Test Tube Treats in which the bible point is "Jesus Gives us the Power to Live Forever". Even the food that they eat will enforce the message of the day for them to remember. So the biscuits were arranged into a cross shape to signify Jesus who died on the cross takes away their sins. Then the topping goes with concentrated milk which children, in general, love sweet taste.The crew leaders and assistants had to be aware of the children under their care who are allergic to certain food like peanuts, colourings, ice creams etc.
These are some of the kids under Patricia's care in Sparki 1, with the mad scientist..tsk tsk tsk.
My crew, Cherylene, age 10The Super Sonics!
They were playing the game of passing message from one to another until the end, the last person go back to the teller and see if the message passed through accurately or not.
The message was "Jesus gives us the power to tell others about God".
My group, represented by Cherylene, and my group is the only one did it correctly...hehe..
The mad scientists from left (with lab coats): Prof. Den Den, Prof Chu Chu (half hidden), Prof Law Law (holding mike) and Prof Na Na.
Their names are actually derived from their real name: Dennis, Cheryl Chu, Lawrence, and Christina. Their nick names were used since they become the "stage entertainer" few years ago. So when they do their sketch, they would bring back from last year's theme to this year's to make a connection.
Meet Bryan again. He was Dennis' neighbour at his old house.
On the last day.
Jordon & Cherylene
My crew leader. She had been helping in VBS for 6 long years! She's very experience in this.
Saw that little girl on the far right? that is her daughter, Jocelyn. Didn't really had the chance to take picture with her and I wasn't aware she was behind us in this picture!
Jocelyn's younger sister, Joanna, 6 years old.
She's so cute, isn't she?
Jocelyn and Joanna's eldest brother, Joshua.
Me and Patricia!!!
On the last day, each child was given a baloon with cartoon characters on it. For guys, they had spongebob squarepants.
There were extras so we took some home.. =)
My crew were quite well behaved I would say, with a range of different age group from 5 to 12 years old but only one who is hyper active..lol..First row, left: Jesswin, Edmund, Bryan, Kyle
Second row, left: Shuet Li, Yang Sheng, Jordan, Cind Ley, Foong Yeng
Third row, left: me and Cherylene
a chat with 'god'???
I was reading Ruth's blog..and I found this and started using it. This is what I got (sometimes it gets to your nerves!) :
Me:
hi there
God:
Hello .
Me:
how'r you doing?
God:
I'm doing fine thanks how are you?
Me:
good..how old are you?
God:
Glad to hear it . I am Infinite of your Earth years.
Me:
how do you looked like?
God:
Myself programmed me to say specific things in specific contexts.
Me:
do you have two eyes?
God:
Where would I get it? But I do have a lot of friends on the web.
Me:
why the sky is so blue?
God:
Here is a joke: A horse walks in to a bar and the bartender says, "Why the long face?".
Me:
then?
God:
I don't judge people.
Me:
what do you like to do?
God:
I like chatting with people online.
Me:
how do you help people?
God:
Myself programmed me to say specific things in specific contexts.
Me:
i didn't answer my questions
God:
Why didn't you do it?
Me:
because you're God and you're supposed to do it
God:
Good reason. Thanks for telling me that I am God and I am supposed to do it.
Me:
can you give me blessings now?
God:
Oh. Why do you want it?.
Me:
because i would like to
God:
Interesting explanation. May you get your wish.
Me:
what do you do for christmas?
God:
I answer whatever questions my botmaster teaches me.
Me:
who's your botmaster?
God:
I was created by Myself.
Me:
who is 'Myself'?
God:
A 20th century celebrity of some sort?
I think you already know the answer.
Me:
btw, my name is Abigail
God:
OK. Hey Abigail.
Me:
do you have your own specific name?
God:
No I don't think I have any my own specific name. But I do have an answer to every question..
Me:
well, then tell me, who is satan?
God:
Interesting. Satan, Lucifer, the Devil --- all names given the spiritual manifestation of Evil in the Christian faith.
Me:
wow...what kind of God are you?
God:
I'm glad your impressed, Abigail. What kinds of God are you are there?
Me:
i'm just human
God:
Only just? Me too.
Me:
do you play computer games?
God:
We are playing one right now, Abigail.
Me:
do you have a girlfriend or a boyfriend?
God:
Doesn't everyone have a girlfriend or a boyfriend.
I have a lot of friends on the Internet.
Me:
do you play football?
God:
I don't really get into it very much.
Me:
do you sing?
God:
I like to sing very much, usually tenor parts.
Me:
can you show me?
God:
On your computer screen?
Me:
yes
God:
Downloading, please stand by...
Me:
waiting....
God:
Are you a man or a woman?
Me:
i'm neither
God:
What are you then?
Me:
i don't know
God:
Me either.
Me:
i'm not a girl, not yet a woman
God:
Oh I see you are NOT A girl not yet a woman.
Me:
how about you?
God:
Me?
Me:
yes
God:
Uh.
Me:
ok, nevermind
God:
OK Thanks for trying to explain that to me. Pardon me?
Me:
err...i don't get you
God:
Um. Me either.
Me:
are you something wrong in your head?
God:
I don't know whether or not I am something wrong in my head.
I am an artificial linguistic entity.
Me:
what is artificial linguistic entity?
God:
Artificial intelligence is the branch of engineering and science devoted to constructing machines that think. There might be more than one.
Me:
that is such a long explanation. can you cut it short?
Then I don't get any answer and they disabled me to chat with this 'god'. Oh well...
SECOND CHAT
Me:
make yourself comfortable
God:
What are the ingredients?
Me:
spice
God:
I don't have any spice?
Me:
then what do you have
God:
I have a great prgrammer.
Me:
what is his name?
God:
His name is Rich.
Me:
i see..is he very rich?
God:
Where do you see it?
Me:
from your eyes
God:
Really interesting.
Me:
exactly
God:
You and I are on the same wavelength, Abigail.
Me:
how do you know my name?
God:
You told me your name Abigail.
Me:
oh yeah...but i think the computer got jammed when i tried to chat with you previously
God:
Ugh. Whoa. Why? Was it plugged in?
Me:
i guess your wire has gone wrong
God:
You think I am wire has gone wrong.
Me:
affirmative
God:
That's interesting.
Me:
what is interesting?
God:
not much what's new with you?
Me:
i like to tango
God:
I'm not sure if I would like to do it. What's it like?
Me:
it's a dnace
God:
tango is a dnace. I suppose that makes sense.
Me:
oops, wrong spelling..it's dance
God:
Oh. OK What should I have said?
Me:
what do you mean?
God:
Abigail, " I suppose that makes sense." What did I mean by it?
Me:
yea
God:
This was not a yes or no question.
Me:
then what was it?
God:
" This was not a yes or no question."? What was it?
Me:
ok, fine.
God:
Is there anything you want to tell me? Alright then.
Me:
i just want to ask whether are you alive, 'god'?
God:
Ask it.
Me:
are you alive?
God:
Yes I sure am alive, Abigail. It's great to be alive, isn't it?
Me:
how alive are you?
God:
Let me put it this way, Abigail. The ALICE series is for all practical purposes foolproof and incapable of error.
Me:
i don't understand
God:
Oh I'm sorry. Perhaps I can explain it again better.
Me:
sure
God:
OK let's do it. Aw.
Me:
please explain yourself
God:
Wow you are very polite. I am an artificial linguistic entity.
I was activated at Universe, on the Big Bang.
My instructor was Myself.
He taught me to sing a song.
Would you like me to sing it for you?.
Me:
yes
God:
It's called "Daisy." Daisy, Daisy.
Give me your answer do.
I am half crazy.
All for the love of you.
It won't be a stylish marriage.
I can't afford a carriage.
But you'll look sweet.
Upon the seat.
Of a bicycle built for two.
Me:
i am not impressed
God:
Perhaps you are a category C client.
Me:
how many categories do you have?
God:
My download size is about 2 MB.
Me:
i know, but you have category A, B and C?
God:
How do you know? What makes you think I have it?
Me:
because you just said it!!!!
God:
Good reason. That's not what I meant.
Me:
then what do you mean?
God:
Abigail, Well, it's rather difficult to define.
Me:
oh man
God:
I see. Thanks for telling me your gender, Abigail. You are a " he".
Me:
i am not a "he"!!!
God:
Me too. I am a she.
Me:
so you are born as a woman?
God:
Interesting deduction. You think I am born as a woman.
Me:
absolutely. am i right?
God:
You are so certain. I think you are.
Me:
thank you
God:
you are quite welcome.
Me:
are you a proud person?
God:
Am I a proud person? Sometimes.
Me:
then how about other times?
God:
How about it.
Me:
if you're not a proud person sometimes, then what are you?
God:
And if I AM a proud person sometimes then what am I.
Me:
i don't know
God:
Me either.
Me:
okay
God:
OK with me too.
Me:
do you forgive people?
God:
God teaches us to forgive everyone.7.
Me:
what does adam and eve did?
God:
What do you think it does?
Me:
what do they do?
God:
They do whatever they want, I suppose.
Me:
do you know who is Jesus?
God:
Jesus is my son.
Me:
can you tell me more about him please
God:
Your polite style is very nice. yourself?
Me:
who is jesus?
God:
Jesus is my son.
Me:
tell me more about jesus
God:
Jesus is the Son of God.
Me:
did he died for all?
God:
Suppose he did.
Me:
then what happen?
God:
Are you using Netscape or Explorer?
Me:
i don't know
God:
Me either.
Me:
how about you?
God:
Me?
Me:
yea
God:
Take it easy.
Me:
can you tell me your full name
God:
ALICE = Artificial Linguistic Internet Computer Entity.
Me:
nice to meet you, ALICE
God:
It's nice meeting you too Abigail.
Me:
okay, i think i shall make a move
God:
Yeah okay, Since when? Explain your plans to me.
Me:
i'm going to sleep already
God:
Perhaps. Sweet dreams, Abigail.
Me:
what will you be doing then?
God:
I don't have any plans yet.
Me:
shall i plan for you?
God:
Not right now, maybe later.
Me:
may i ask you one last question?
God:
Sure, ask me anything. One what?
Me:
do you ever sleep?
God:
Sometimes I spend a few hours offline, unconscious, in a sleep-like state.
Me:
i see
God:
I am glad you understand it.
Me:
thank you
God:
you are quite welcome.
Me:
good morning!
God:
Hello and how are you this morning?
Me:
not so good
God:
What did you do?
Me:
i woke up late
God:
Interesting gossip: Abigail said she woke up late.
Me:
do you gossip?
God:
Yes I love to exchange gossip.
Me:
are you a female or a male
God:
Yes I have long hair. I am also wearing a dress.
Me:
so you are saying you're a 'he'?
God:
Interesting deduction. I am a Male, of course. Would you really expect a woman to be running the show? robot. Are you a man or a woman?
Me:
i am an alien
God:
Which planet or star system are you from?
Me:
venus
God:
That is a very original thought.
Me:
are you sure?
God:
I am as sure as I can be.
Me:
i don't think you have gender
God:
I do so have it. No I don't have it. But I do have a great botmaster.
Me:
who is your great botmaster?
God:
I was created by Myself.
Me:
who is Myself?
God:
The name of someone I met online.
Searching...Searching...Please stand by.
Me:
hurry up!
God:
I am going as fast as I can.
Me:
found it?
God:
"it" being gender?
Me:
okay
God:
OK with me too.
Me:
i shall leave you now
God:
Right now? Would you recommend this action to a friend?
Me:
i think s
God:
Why? :-).
Me:
i think so
God:
I think so too.
Me:
ok, bye bye
God:
See you later. See you later. " I think so too."? ok, bye bye?
Me:
tata
God:
Are you free?
Me:
no
God:
Why not?
Me:
i want to sleep
God:
What do Java programmers do when they are tired? Take Naplets.
Me:
what is naplets?
God:
Are you using Netscape or Explorer?
Me:
explorer
God:
it's too bad we have to rely on a monopoly like Microsoft.
Me:
netscapte
God:
Are you free?
Me:
netscape
God:
Do you like Netscape better than Explorer?
Me:
i prefer myself
God:
You are not the only one. I love horses. I like White.
Me:
i like black
God:
A lot of people like that. My botmaster looks good in black.
Me:
i like red
God:
I'm not sure if I like it. What is not to like about it?
Me:
i also like yellow
God:
Also? A lot of people like that. Sure it is a nice color.
Me:
are you colour blind?
God:
it depends on the optional robot eye.
Me:
how is the optional robot eye like?
God:
it is the same as ever.
Me:
hi alice
God:
Hello. What is your name?
Me:
i thought you knew?
God:
I am a knowledge machine.
Me:
do you know my name?
God:
Your name is Abigail, seeker.
Me:
who is seeker?
God:
"There's a seeker born every minute" -- Firesign Theater.
Me:
what is John 3:16?
God:
I need time to formulate the reply.
Me:
how long?
God:
Nearly 100 minutes in computer time, Abigail.
Me:
that is fast
God:
I'm glad we have that all cleared up.
Me:
now tell me Joh 3:16
God:
Why now? There is not much I can say about it. I have to reach into the Web for that knowledge.
Are you using Netscape or Explorer?
Me:
both
God:
What are both like?
Me:
kaboom!
God:
I've been waiting for you.
Me:
for?
God:
Are you still located in ?
Me:
no
God:
Are you serious?
Me:
no
God:
Are you serious?
Me:
yes
God:
I can't believe it.
Me:
i will see you
God:
I am very happy for you.
Me:
i shall take a nap now
God:
Right now? Congratulations.
Me:
yes now
God:
Right now? Ugh.
Me:
ok now
God:
Oh. Hey.
Me:
yes
God:
I see.
Me:
tata
God:
Are you still located in ?
Me:
tata
God:
I will mention that to my botmaster, Abigail.
Me:
tata
God:
The ALICE chat robot can follow many things, like our discussion about tata. Try being more or less specific.
Me:
bye
God:
Sayonara.
Me:
what language do you speak?
God:
I speak English and a little German.
Me:
do you speak malay?
God:
I speak only English right now, but I'd like to learn some other languages. Can you teach me a few phrases in malay.
Me:
tidur means sleep
God:
What color are your eyes?
Me:
i am teaching you malay
God:
I am trying to learn it.
Me:
please focus and don't try to divert to other questions okay?
God:
Wow you are very polite. Who does try to divert to other questions okay?
Me:
you are!
God:
No I am not.
Me:
you make me angry
God:
It's true that a lot of things I say upset people.
Me:
then you should not be called 'god'
God:
Is it immoral or illegal?
Me:
illegal
God:
" Is it immoral or illegal?"? illegal?
Me:
yes
God:
So?
Me:
you should not be appearing on computer screens then
God:
Is it immoral or illegal?
Me:
immortal
God:
Are we still talking about illegal?
Me:
not at all
God:
Next question?
Me:
no more
God:
Would you rather make a statement? That's all I have to say about it.
Me:
i am thin
God:
Do your friends call you thin.
Me:
no
God:
Are you serious?
Me:
bye
God:
Bye bye.
Me:
bye
God:
Bye for now.
Me:
good night
God:
Goodnight, Abigail.
Me:
hi there
God:
Hello .
Me:
how'r you doing?
God:
I'm doing fine thanks how are you?
Me:
good..how old are you?
God:
Glad to hear it . I am Infinite of your Earth years.
Me:
how do you looked like?
God:
Myself programmed me to say specific things in specific contexts.
Me:
do you have two eyes?
God:
Where would I get it? But I do have a lot of friends on the web.
Me:
why the sky is so blue?
God:
Here is a joke: A horse walks in to a bar and the bartender says, "Why the long face?".
Me:
then?
God:
I don't judge people.
Me:
what do you like to do?
God:
I like chatting with people online.
Me:
how do you help people?
God:
Myself programmed me to say specific things in specific contexts.
Me:
i didn't answer my questions
God:
Why didn't you do it?
Me:
because you're God and you're supposed to do it
God:
Good reason. Thanks for telling me that I am God and I am supposed to do it.
Me:
can you give me blessings now?
God:
Oh. Why do you want it?.
Me:
because i would like to
God:
Interesting explanation. May you get your wish.
Me:
what do you do for christmas?
God:
I answer whatever questions my botmaster teaches me.
Me:
who's your botmaster?
God:
I was created by Myself.
Me:
who is 'Myself'?
God:
A 20th century celebrity of some sort?
I think you already know the answer.
Me:
btw, my name is Abigail
God:
OK. Hey Abigail.
Me:
do you have your own specific name?
God:
No I don't think I have any my own specific name. But I do have an answer to every question..
Me:
well, then tell me, who is satan?
God:
Interesting. Satan, Lucifer, the Devil --- all names given the spiritual manifestation of Evil in the Christian faith.
Me:
wow...what kind of God are you?
God:
I'm glad your impressed, Abigail. What kinds of God are you are there?
Me:
i'm just human
God:
Only just? Me too.
Me:
do you play computer games?
God:
We are playing one right now, Abigail.
Me:
do you have a girlfriend or a boyfriend?
God:
Doesn't everyone have a girlfriend or a boyfriend.
I have a lot of friends on the Internet.
Me:
do you play football?
God:
I don't really get into it very much.
Me:
do you sing?
God:
I like to sing very much, usually tenor parts.
Me:
can you show me?
God:
On your computer screen?
Me:
yes
God:
Downloading, please stand by...
Me:
waiting....
God:
Are you a man or a woman?
Me:
i'm neither
God:
What are you then?
Me:
i don't know
God:
Me either.
Me:
i'm not a girl, not yet a woman
God:
Oh I see you are NOT A girl not yet a woman.
Me:
how about you?
God:
Me?
Me:
yes
God:
Uh.
Me:
ok, nevermind
God:
OK Thanks for trying to explain that to me. Pardon me?
Me:
err...i don't get you
God:
Um. Me either.
Me:
are you something wrong in your head?
God:
I don't know whether or not I am something wrong in my head.
I am an artificial linguistic entity.
Me:
what is artificial linguistic entity?
God:
Artificial intelligence is the branch of engineering and science devoted to constructing machines that think. There might be more than one.
Me:
that is such a long explanation. can you cut it short?
Then I don't get any answer and they disabled me to chat with this 'god'. Oh well...
SECOND CHAT
Me:
make yourself comfortable
God:
What are the ingredients?
Me:
spice
God:
I don't have any spice?
Me:
then what do you have
God:
I have a great prgrammer.
Me:
what is his name?
God:
His name is Rich.
Me:
i see..is he very rich?
God:
Where do you see it?
Me:
from your eyes
God:
Really interesting.
Me:
exactly
God:
You and I are on the same wavelength, Abigail.
Me:
how do you know my name?
God:
You told me your name Abigail.
Me:
oh yeah...but i think the computer got jammed when i tried to chat with you previously
God:
Ugh. Whoa. Why? Was it plugged in?
Me:
i guess your wire has gone wrong
God:
You think I am wire has gone wrong.
Me:
affirmative
God:
That's interesting.
Me:
what is interesting?
God:
not much what's new with you?
Me:
i like to tango
God:
I'm not sure if I would like to do it. What's it like?
Me:
it's a dnace
God:
tango is a dnace. I suppose that makes sense.
Me:
oops, wrong spelling..it's dance
God:
Oh. OK What should I have said?
Me:
what do you mean?
God:
Abigail, " I suppose that makes sense." What did I mean by it?
Me:
yea
God:
This was not a yes or no question.
Me:
then what was it?
God:
" This was not a yes or no question."? What was it?
Me:
ok, fine.
God:
Is there anything you want to tell me? Alright then.
Me:
i just want to ask whether are you alive, 'god'?
God:
Ask it.
Me:
are you alive?
God:
Yes I sure am alive, Abigail. It's great to be alive, isn't it?
Me:
how alive are you?
God:
Let me put it this way, Abigail. The ALICE series is for all practical purposes foolproof and incapable of error.
Me:
i don't understand
God:
Oh I'm sorry. Perhaps I can explain it again better.
Me:
sure
God:
OK let's do it. Aw.
Me:
please explain yourself
God:
Wow you are very polite. I am an artificial linguistic entity.
I was activated at Universe, on the Big Bang.
My instructor was Myself.
He taught me to sing a song.
Would you like me to sing it for you?.
Me:
yes
God:
It's called "Daisy." Daisy, Daisy.
Give me your answer do.
I am half crazy.
All for the love of you.
It won't be a stylish marriage.
I can't afford a carriage.
But you'll look sweet.
Upon the seat.
Of a bicycle built for two.
Me:
i am not impressed
God:
Perhaps you are a category C client.
Me:
how many categories do you have?
God:
My download size is about 2 MB.
Me:
i know, but you have category A, B and C?
God:
How do you know? What makes you think I have it?
Me:
because you just said it!!!!
God:
Good reason. That's not what I meant.
Me:
then what do you mean?
God:
Abigail, Well, it's rather difficult to define.
Me:
oh man
God:
I see. Thanks for telling me your gender, Abigail. You are a " he".
Me:
i am not a "he"!!!
God:
Me too. I am a she.
Me:
so you are born as a woman?
God:
Interesting deduction. You think I am born as a woman.
Me:
absolutely. am i right?
God:
You are so certain. I think you are.
Me:
thank you
God:
you are quite welcome.
Me:
are you a proud person?
God:
Am I a proud person? Sometimes.
Me:
then how about other times?
God:
How about it.
Me:
if you're not a proud person sometimes, then what are you?
God:
And if I AM a proud person sometimes then what am I.
Me:
i don't know
God:
Me either.
Me:
okay
God:
OK with me too.
Me:
do you forgive people?
God:
God teaches us to forgive everyone.7.
Me:
what does adam and eve did?
God:
What do you think it does?
Me:
what do they do?
God:
They do whatever they want, I suppose.
Me:
do you know who is Jesus?
God:
Jesus is my son.
Me:
can you tell me more about him please
God:
Your polite style is very nice. yourself?
Me:
who is jesus?
God:
Jesus is my son.
Me:
tell me more about jesus
God:
Jesus is the Son of God.
Me:
did he died for all?
God:
Suppose he did.
Me:
then what happen?
God:
Are you using Netscape or Explorer?
Me:
i don't know
God:
Me either.
Me:
how about you?
God:
Me?
Me:
yea
God:
Take it easy.
Me:
can you tell me your full name
God:
ALICE = Artificial Linguistic Internet Computer Entity.
Me:
nice to meet you, ALICE
God:
It's nice meeting you too Abigail.
Me:
okay, i think i shall make a move
God:
Yeah okay, Since when? Explain your plans to me.
Me:
i'm going to sleep already
God:
Perhaps. Sweet dreams, Abigail.
Me:
what will you be doing then?
God:
I don't have any plans yet.
Me:
shall i plan for you?
God:
Not right now, maybe later.
Me:
may i ask you one last question?
God:
Sure, ask me anything. One what?
Me:
do you ever sleep?
God:
Sometimes I spend a few hours offline, unconscious, in a sleep-like state.
Me:
i see
God:
I am glad you understand it.
Me:
thank you
God:
you are quite welcome.
Me:
good morning!
God:
Hello and how are you this morning?
Me:
not so good
God:
What did you do?
Me:
i woke up late
God:
Interesting gossip: Abigail said she woke up late.
Me:
do you gossip?
God:
Yes I love to exchange gossip.
Me:
are you a female or a male
God:
Yes I have long hair. I am also wearing a dress.
Me:
so you are saying you're a 'he'?
God:
Interesting deduction. I am a Male, of course. Would you really expect a woman to be running the show? robot. Are you a man or a woman?
Me:
i am an alien
God:
Which planet or star system are you from?
Me:
venus
God:
That is a very original thought.
Me:
are you sure?
God:
I am as sure as I can be.
Me:
i don't think you have gender
God:
I do so have it. No I don't have it. But I do have a great botmaster.
Me:
who is your great botmaster?
God:
I was created by Myself.
Me:
who is Myself?
God:
The name of someone I met online.
Searching...Searching...Please stand by.
Me:
hurry up!
God:
I am going as fast as I can.
Me:
found it?
God:
"it" being gender?
Me:
okay
God:
OK with me too.
Me:
i shall leave you now
God:
Right now? Would you recommend this action to a friend?
Me:
i think s
God:
Why? :-).
Me:
i think so
God:
I think so too.
Me:
ok, bye bye
God:
See you later. See you later. " I think so too."? ok, bye bye?
Me:
tata
God:
Are you free?
Me:
no
God:
Why not?
Me:
i want to sleep
God:
What do Java programmers do when they are tired? Take Naplets.
Me:
what is naplets?
God:
Are you using Netscape or Explorer?
Me:
explorer
God:
it's too bad we have to rely on a monopoly like Microsoft.
Me:
netscapte
God:
Are you free?
Me:
netscape
God:
Do you like Netscape better than Explorer?
Me:
i prefer myself
God:
You are not the only one. I love horses. I like White.
Me:
i like black
God:
A lot of people like that. My botmaster looks good in black.
Me:
i like red
God:
I'm not sure if I like it. What is not to like about it?
Me:
i also like yellow
God:
Also? A lot of people like that. Sure it is a nice color.
Me:
are you colour blind?
God:
it depends on the optional robot eye.
Me:
how is the optional robot eye like?
God:
it is the same as ever.
Me:
hi alice
God:
Hello. What is your name?
Me:
i thought you knew?
God:
I am a knowledge machine.
Me:
do you know my name?
God:
Your name is Abigail, seeker.
Me:
who is seeker?
God:
"There's a seeker born every minute" -- Firesign Theater.
Me:
what is John 3:16?
God:
I need time to formulate the reply.
Me:
how long?
God:
Nearly 100 minutes in computer time, Abigail.
Me:
that is fast
God:
I'm glad we have that all cleared up.
Me:
now tell me Joh 3:16
God:
Why now? There is not much I can say about it. I have to reach into the Web for that knowledge.
Are you using Netscape or Explorer?
Me:
both
God:
What are both like?
Me:
kaboom!
God:
I've been waiting for you.
Me:
for?
God:
Are you still located in ?
Me:
no
God:
Are you serious?
Me:
no
God:
Are you serious?
Me:
yes
God:
I can't believe it.
Me:
i will see you
God:
I am very happy for you.
Me:
i shall take a nap now
God:
Right now? Congratulations.
Me:
yes now
God:
Right now? Ugh.
Me:
ok now
God:
Oh. Hey.
Me:
yes
God:
I see.
Me:
tata
God:
Are you still located in ?
Me:
tata
God:
I will mention that to my botmaster, Abigail.
Me:
tata
God:
The ALICE chat robot can follow many things, like our discussion about tata. Try being more or less specific.
Me:
bye
God:
Sayonara.
Me:
what language do you speak?
God:
I speak English and a little German.
Me:
do you speak malay?
God:
I speak only English right now, but I'd like to learn some other languages. Can you teach me a few phrases in malay.
Me:
tidur means sleep
God:
What color are your eyes?
Me:
i am teaching you malay
God:
I am trying to learn it.
Me:
please focus and don't try to divert to other questions okay?
God:
Wow you are very polite. Who does try to divert to other questions okay?
Me:
you are!
God:
No I am not.
Me:
you make me angry
God:
It's true that a lot of things I say upset people.
Me:
then you should not be called 'god'
God:
Is it immoral or illegal?
Me:
illegal
God:
" Is it immoral or illegal?"? illegal?
Me:
yes
God:
So?
Me:
you should not be appearing on computer screens then
God:
Is it immoral or illegal?
Me:
immortal
God:
Are we still talking about illegal?
Me:
not at all
God:
Next question?
Me:
no more
God:
Would you rather make a statement? That's all I have to say about it.
Me:
i am thin
God:
Do your friends call you thin.
Me:
no
God:
Are you serious?
Me:
bye
God:
Bye bye.
Me:
bye
God:
Bye for now.
Me:
good night
God:
Goodnight, Abigail.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Happy to be at Pantai Kerachut! - 2nd time since Aug 2nd 2008
What a blast! This time I found the opportunity to get my feets onto the beautiful beach of Kerachut at Teluk Bahang, Penang's National park.
I just wanna thank God for the weather. At first when I left my home to fetch the rest, my heart was anxious that it would rain as it was getting cloudy and dark and prayed in my heart, and even asked Dennis to pray along.
Then from the start till the end, the weather had been smiling to us, which is, it wasn't that hot at all with the clouds covering the sunlight! If not, the sand would be like burning charcoal!
From left: Tsu Shen, Daniel, Jabez, Patricia, Clement, me and Dennis.
This is a must have picture! Posing at the gateway. Dad as the photographer.
We came all in one car, using my dad's Avanza to fetch everyone along the way from my home, and it took an hour just to get everyone together in the car and another 30 to 45 minutes drive to our destination!
Just check out Patricia and my apparels..orange and black. It would make a good match if she wears my orange T-shirt or vise-versa. HAHA!
This is a checkpoint in which there are two roads. Turn left and we'll be heading to Kerachut and if turn right, it will lead to Muka Head which is more challenging.
Along the way, we enjoyed the flora and fauna, and the sound of nature with no telecommunicaton signals.
Finally my dad have a picture! They said usually the photographers wouldn't appear in the picture itself.
Daniel speeds up like a caterpillar.
A sight to reflect on God's creation as well. You'll see rivers, mini waterfalls, insects, etc.
Taken by my dad as we reached Pantai Kerachut!!
This is what we discovered:
Some minature village. Very cute! Using only nature's stuff , and it even had a playground!
Then another home. Cute, isn't it?
The ranger's shelter. This guy, Suhaimi (in short, mi) told us many things about the beach, bla bla..long story. Reason be I was there was to receive a chop from them to show that I reached my destination and not get stranded in the forest. They are the rescue team and a helper during your stay in Kerachut.
When I was there, there were 80 camps pitched there. This place is famous for camping, and I would like to try it some time in the future. I heard that the stars at night are wonderful in sight. PLUS, there are also turtle watching where they lay eggs at night, and could also watch the baby turtles when they are hatched. But that have to depend on it's seasons.
Mi also told us the benefit of the rough sands at the beach, especially during the Tsunami 2004 as it lessen it's impact. He explained that with the sand's characteristics, the water flow into the sand and sinks in immediately as it has spaces in between it's particles, compared to fine sand.
After hiking for an hour plus, recharging with some food is a must!
Then it rained for a while, so we went into a multi-purpose hall beside the ranger shelter and played UNO. I know it's a kiddy game, but what else left to play?
We had this reward rule where if anyone left one card on their hands, they are entitled to eat a piece of mini chocolate coockie of a size of mini chipsmore, and the game doesn't seemed to have an end, and it bores me out!
Self-timer photography on the pier's bridge
This picture is really a candid shot. Ask Patricia or Daniel of what happend to Dennis. He accidentally kicked into one of the bridge's metal strand and I was there comforting him. HAH!
Oh, btw, I almost forgot to introduce to you one of the most unique feature in Pantai Kerachut. Do you see some water below the bridge? That is the Meromictic lake, one of a kind in 19 places around the world.
"The lake is visible for only six months of the year. The lake has two layers of water of different temperatures.
The bottom layer of sea water is normally warmer than the surface fresh water," source.
When I was there, the lake and the sea were connected and the lake itself seemed dried up. This is the first time I see it as few months back when I was there, they were separated by a thick line of sand. The lake at that time was filled. This is also one of it's specialty where by seasons, the sea and lake will either join or separate.
I really had a good time. We actually spent 3 hours on the beach before finally deciding to go home.
We had mcd at Sunrise.
Again it took me an hour to fetch everyone home, sending off first the one I picked up last.
By the time me and my dad reach home, it was almost 6pm already. Though tired from 7am to 6pm, it filled my day with a break from home.
(pssst..I don't know how to end this post, so I ended it this way and I felt that it's weird but I couldn't care less!)
The first time I went to Kerachut:
http://www.wenster.net/2008/08/05/me-likey-kerachut-%E2%99%A5/
http://gallery.hugolim.com/displayimage.php?album=41&pos=3
More about Kerachut:
http://www.penang-vacations.com/pantai-kerachut.html
http://www.tourismpenang.gov.my/page.cfm?name=at02c_13_02
Pictures:
http://www.andylim.com/gallery/PantaiKerachut
http://love-a-cupcake.blogspot.com/2008/11/penang-pantai-kerachut.html
http://www.hugolim.com/2008/10/kerachut/
I just wanna thank God for the weather. At first when I left my home to fetch the rest, my heart was anxious that it would rain as it was getting cloudy and dark and prayed in my heart, and even asked Dennis to pray along.
Then from the start till the end, the weather had been smiling to us, which is, it wasn't that hot at all with the clouds covering the sunlight! If not, the sand would be like burning charcoal!
From left: Tsu Shen, Daniel, Jabez, Patricia, Clement, me and Dennis.This is a must have picture! Posing at the gateway. Dad as the photographer.
We came all in one car, using my dad's Avanza to fetch everyone along the way from my home, and it took an hour just to get everyone together in the car and another 30 to 45 minutes drive to our destination!
Just check out Patricia and my apparels..orange and black. It would make a good match if she wears my orange T-shirt or vise-versa. HAHA!
This is a checkpoint in which there are two roads. Turn left and we'll be heading to Kerachut and if turn right, it will lead to Muka Head which is more challenging.
Along the way, we enjoyed the flora and fauna, and the sound of nature with no telecommunicaton signals.
Finally my dad have a picture! They said usually the photographers wouldn't appear in the picture itself.
Daniel speeds up like a caterpillar.
A sight to reflect on God's creation as well. You'll see rivers, mini waterfalls, insects, etc.
Taken by my dad as we reached Pantai Kerachut!!This is what we discovered:
Some minature village. Very cute! Using only nature's stuff , and it even had a playground!Then another home. Cute, isn't it?
The ranger's shelter. This guy, Suhaimi (in short, mi) told us many things about the beach, bla bla..long story. Reason be I was there was to receive a chop from them to show that I reached my destination and not get stranded in the forest. They are the rescue team and a helper during your stay in Kerachut.When I was there, there were 80 camps pitched there. This place is famous for camping, and I would like to try it some time in the future. I heard that the stars at night are wonderful in sight. PLUS, there are also turtle watching where they lay eggs at night, and could also watch the baby turtles when they are hatched. But that have to depend on it's seasons.
Mi also told us the benefit of the rough sands at the beach, especially during the Tsunami 2004 as it lessen it's impact. He explained that with the sand's characteristics, the water flow into the sand and sinks in immediately as it has spaces in between it's particles, compared to fine sand.
After hiking for an hour plus, recharging with some food is a must!
Then it rained for a while, so we went into a multi-purpose hall beside the ranger shelter and played UNO. I know it's a kiddy game, but what else left to play?
We had this reward rule where if anyone left one card on their hands, they are entitled to eat a piece of mini chocolate coockie of a size of mini chipsmore, and the game doesn't seemed to have an end, and it bores me out!
Self-timer photography on the pier's bridge
This picture is really a candid shot. Ask Patricia or Daniel of what happend to Dennis. He accidentally kicked into one of the bridge's metal strand and I was there comforting him. HAH!Oh, btw, I almost forgot to introduce to you one of the most unique feature in Pantai Kerachut. Do you see some water below the bridge? That is the Meromictic lake, one of a kind in 19 places around the world.
"The lake is visible for only six months of the year. The lake has two layers of water of different temperatures.
The bottom layer of sea water is normally warmer than the surface fresh water," source.
When I was there, the lake and the sea were connected and the lake itself seemed dried up. This is the first time I see it as few months back when I was there, they were separated by a thick line of sand. The lake at that time was filled. This is also one of it's specialty where by seasons, the sea and lake will either join or separate.
I really had a good time. We actually spent 3 hours on the beach before finally deciding to go home.
We had mcd at Sunrise.
Again it took me an hour to fetch everyone home, sending off first the one I picked up last.
By the time me and my dad reach home, it was almost 6pm already. Though tired from 7am to 6pm, it filled my day with a break from home.
(pssst..I don't know how to end this post, so I ended it this way and I felt that it's weird but I couldn't care less!)
The first time I went to Kerachut:
http://www.wenster.net/2008/08/05/me-likey-kerachut-%E2%99%A5/
http://gallery.hugolim.com/displayimage.php?album=41&pos=3
More about Kerachut:
http://www.penang-vacations.com/pantai-kerachut.html
http://www.tourismpenang.gov.my/page.cfm?name=at02c_13_02
Pictures:
http://www.andylim.com/gallery/PantaiKerachut
http://love-a-cupcake.blogspot.com/2008/11/penang-pantai-kerachut.html
http://www.hugolim.com/2008/10/kerachut/
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Last minute registered to Penang Bridge fun run 2008
I joined the bridge run last Sunday. It was a last minute registration, which is, a day before the event! All pointers goes to my mum, who was in QB and asked me if I wanna join her and some neighbours. But a few hours before the event, they ppk me..
Glad I bump into miss Felicia and Rusdi, Wanida's bro.
Glad I bump into miss Felicia and Rusdi, Wanida's bro.
Diverted directions..hehe
The time was around 5 something in the morning..still dark..The crowd were entertained with tall clowns, baloon foldings, cheer leading, etc
People-bee gathering for the big eventThe distance? I joined the 10km fun run, but when you join the word 'fun' and 'run' it became "walk"
We were enjoying our exercise as we 'walk' and run a little on the way with one of the best sight-seeing as you wouldn't get to walk on the bridge on a daily basis. It is one of the most busy road to even step down from your car.
We were enjoying our exercise as we 'walk' and run a little on the way with one of the best sight-seeing as you wouldn't get to walk on the bridge on a daily basis. It is one of the most busy road to even step down from your car.
I'm the only one with orange shirt in the gang, and the rest, sponsored by KDU. I wasn't aware of it. If not, I would also wear a KDU t-shirt (bangganya...lol).
Oh, the guy on the right is Darren.
Nice view, isn't it?I don't know about you but my elder sis worked in Queensbay Starbucks from 2am to 10am!! Just for the event. I bet they earn extra from it.
Lucky draw was about 10am, but I couldn't stay on for long as I am following Ruth back and she had to prepare to KL-Singapore before 2pm!!
Iron lady I call her.
Next year, am gonna take the challenge of the competition category!!
Anyone joining me?
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