In one week's time, I will be saying goodbye to Malaysia.
Many friends who are going to study abroad soon, have started to blog about the memoirs, moments and anecdotes which are stored in their minds, and can still be retrieved until today.
I tried to remember, to reminisce and to recall, yet what appear, were not the significant milestones which I have achieved, but the happy and sweet moments which I have passed through without notice. I was surprised.
The first time I was detained and caned in the class by Cikgu Fong, my Primary BM teacher.
The first time We chased a classmate around the school compound, until my school uniform was torn (terkena the side of the windowpane,-.-).
The first time I was protected by a young gangster head in the school bus, and got lots of free snacks and, of course free seats as well. He even lent me some Misteri Naga comic books but I couldnt find him when I have finished reading them.
The first time I took a bus when I had diarrhoea. (Very bad experience, dun ask! )
The first time I made a phone call to a girl.
The first time We cracked jokes and spilled a mouthful of water in front of the teacher.
The first time I fought with a classmate.
The first time I was so happy being a class monitor for straight 2 years. (2005/06)
The first time We made surprises for teachers and friends.
The first time We debated with our English teacher about an issue.
The first time We wrote about our class, our teachers an kept those in a book.
The first time I saw unity in my classmates when the teachers asked about the book.
The first time I consoled a girl on a phone for about 2hours and it cost me a RM15 for the bill.
The first time I took an hour walk to search for a piece of one-year-old newspaper article at National Library.
The first time I took a dinner with a girl and walked her home and made a video for her birthday.
The first time Me and My Friends skipped the Physics class and went to play badminton.
The first time We laughed like nobody is around at the cafeteria.
The first time We cracked some unforgettable jokes in Ulu Sepri.
Too many first times to be brought with the luggage, which is why I choose to store them in the room. So that, when I come back, I will be able to take them out and have a look.
"We ought to keep our memories because we need them when we are alone, when we feel cold and when we fall."
P/s: I accidentally re-listened to this song. Nice one indeed.
21 September 2009
20 September 2009
杂文
对着，
发光的荧幕，
听着，
打字的杂音，
独自，感受着，
单一的心情。
孤寂的夜，在雨珠的衬托下，没有更为热闹，
反之，
更为冷清，更为寒冻。
启程的心，
牵引着，
不愿走的回忆。
当初的梦想，
竟，
失去了，
那曾有的，
潇洒。
他，
仰笑，俯瞰自己，
却看见
空虚地徘徊，
在
虚拟
的空间里。
发着，
不知所谓，
的
牢骚。
发光的荧幕，
听着，
打字的杂音，
独自，感受着，
单一的心情。
孤寂的夜，在雨珠的衬托下，没有更为热闹，
反之，
更为冷清，更为寒冻。
启程的心，
牵引着，
不愿走的回忆。
当初的梦想，
竟，
失去了，
那曾有的，
潇洒。
他，
仰笑，俯瞰自己，
却看见
空虚地徘徊，
在
虚拟
的空间里。
发着，
不知所谓，
的
牢骚。
12 September 2009
08 September 2009
Finally almost there
A place I have always dreamed about. A place which I have thought that I might not be able to go, at least for now.
But, now it's happening. I am going to London, and I am finally almost there.
Things happen for a reason. And, for a person who loves scenery, I got Wilson House as my future accommodation. I can just easily overlook the spacious and picturesque Hyde Park from my room. I heard there's a sport centre nearby (wow!), as well as some Malaysian restaurants (Kebab!), and big shopping malls like Tesco and Marks and Spencer.
The drawback is, I will miss lots of fun time with friends who stay in Southwell and other Evelyn Gardens hall, as well as Southside and Beit. =(
Plus, cycling across the park amidst the morning breeze seems refreshing and awesome! =)
Just have a sneak peak on the park which I will walk through everyday. =p
Hyde Park-take 1
Hyde Park-take 2
But, now it's happening. I am going to London, and I am finally almost there.
Things happen for a reason. And, for a person who loves scenery, I got Wilson House as my future accommodation. I can just easily overlook the spacious and picturesque Hyde Park from my room. I heard there's a sport centre nearby (wow!), as well as some Malaysian restaurants (Kebab!), and big shopping malls like Tesco and Marks and Spencer.
The drawback is, I will miss lots of fun time with friends who stay in Southwell and other Evelyn Gardens hall, as well as Southside and Beit. =(
Plus, cycling across the park amidst the morning breeze seems refreshing and awesome! =)
Just have a sneak peak on the park which I will walk through everyday. =p
Hyde Park-take 1
Hyde Park-take 2
02 September 2009
Experience
This is the place, where 18months of memories were built upon. Today, after leaving it for a few months, I revisited it and I had a lot to share with you about this place.
I was told that, I will be interviewed, simply because maybe I am talkative? This is because I somehow couldnt find any valid reasons for them to interview me, when I heard these the moment I met my interviewers. A and B
"Why you find a student who is going to UK? Why not getting another high achiever who is studying in U.C.S.I currently? "
"I actually forgot about the interview already. Too many things."
Is this the way u expect when u are told u are going to be interviewed? I don't know, at least it's not within my expectation.
Overall my interviewers are quite polite, but there's one question which I find it hard to answer. I just don't know how to answer it.
"Why you prefer Imperial to U.C.S.I?"
And, when I request a financial assistance to sponsor me to take part in a student event in Prague. I debated with the VC for about 2 hours on why should U.C.S.I sponsor.
Here are some of the words worth to be remembered:
1. International event might be a crap? We wouldnt know?
2. Why would u want to choose ICL instead of U.C.S.I? (Duh again..~~)
3. We dont want to rare u already, and give away our asset to other universities. (Why sounds so P**-ish? This answer is given when i asked why no info on UCAS or US admission is given to us.)
4. Writing to express your opinion is a type of leadership. To link with other people is another type. We only look into the latter. (Now I know when a person wana say NO to you, any kind of reasons will be given .)
5. Why you kept on picking up something good from other colleges? (Takkan, I ought to praise U.C.S.I?)
6. If the President of Student Council or the President of CCS asked, I would recommend them. But you did not hold any positions in our clubs. (Does Alvls student stand a chance to run, given that there are so many degree students? And, does that mean a President from your club is eligible to take part in the IYLC? Oh my..)
Well, I was seriously speechless when I walked out from the place. And, as I recalled the whole interview process, I felt so familiar. The way they spoke, and the reasons they put up, were just like the mentality of certain people in our country.
I heard that renovations are currently being done in this place. Even an elevator is built from ground floor of block B straight up to computer lab.
But isnt this looked like our country? We have top-class infrastructures, but human capitals managment?
Nevermind, sometimes we need to walk out of the box if the box doesnt want to move.
I was told that, I will be interviewed, simply because maybe I am talkative? This is because I somehow couldnt find any valid reasons for them to interview me, when I heard these the moment I met my interviewers. A and B
"Why you find a student who is going to UK? Why not getting another high achiever who is studying in U.C.S.I currently? "
"I actually forgot about the interview already. Too many things."
Is this the way u expect when u are told u are going to be interviewed? I don't know, at least it's not within my expectation.
Overall my interviewers are quite polite, but there's one question which I find it hard to answer. I just don't know how to answer it.
"Why you prefer Imperial to U.C.S.I?"
And, when I request a financial assistance to sponsor me to take part in a student event in Prague. I debated with the VC for about 2 hours on why should U.C.S.I sponsor.
Here are some of the words worth to be remembered:
1. International event might be a crap? We wouldnt know?
2. Why would u want to choose ICL instead of U.C.S.I? (Duh again..~~)
3. We dont want to rare u already, and give away our asset to other universities. (Why sounds so P**-ish? This answer is given when i asked why no info on UCAS or US admission is given to us.)
4. Writing to express your opinion is a type of leadership. To link with other people is another type. We only look into the latter. (Now I know when a person wana say NO to you, any kind of reasons will be given .)
5. Why you kept on picking up something good from other colleges? (Takkan, I ought to praise U.C.S.I?)
6. If the President of Student Council or the President of CCS asked, I would recommend them. But you did not hold any positions in our clubs. (Does Alvls student stand a chance to run, given that there are so many degree students? And, does that mean a President from your club is eligible to take part in the IYLC? Oh my..)
Well, I was seriously speechless when I walked out from the place. And, as I recalled the whole interview process, I felt so familiar. The way they spoke, and the reasons they put up, were just like the mentality of certain people in our country.
I heard that renovations are currently being done in this place. Even an elevator is built from ground floor of block B straight up to computer lab.
But isnt this looked like our country? We have top-class infrastructures, but human capitals managment?
Nevermind, sometimes we need to walk out of the box if the box doesnt want to move.
01 September 2009
3108 Thoughts
Heavy rain in the morning. Just woke up and felt like going back to sleep again.
Therefore, to kill boredom, I went to buy the 1Malaysia first day cover. I admit that I am not an avid stamp/ first day cover collector, but still the first day cover is quite attractive.
So this is the first day cover.
And this is the miniature sheet which costs me RM5. It's like a hologram with a 3D-effect.
Well, u see, somehow, this reminds me of the degree of patriotism issue which occurs every year without fail. There are so many ways to show it, but some just insists on waving the flag is the only method to show; while some even thinks that we should just keep quiet in order to be patriotic.
I buy 1Malaysia first day cover-wor. I support Barangan Buatan Malaysia-lar. At least I walk my talk, better than some who just leaves shoutouts as shoutouts, or keep slogans as slogans.
U see, that's the problem. Here, we need to show people our love. We can't just store it deep inside our heart.
However, we have to make sure one thing. Our love is towards our country, which doesn't switch name every 5 years.
Here I wish, Hari Merdeka, Malaysia! =)
Is that patriotic? Yea, perhaps not. Because I didnt wave my flag. =p
Therefore, to kill boredom, I went to buy the 1Malaysia first day cover. I admit that I am not an avid stamp/ first day cover collector, but still the first day cover is quite attractive.
So this is the first day cover.
And this is the miniature sheet which costs me RM5. It's like a hologram with a 3D-effect.
Well, u see, somehow, this reminds me of the degree of patriotism issue which occurs every year without fail. There are so many ways to show it, but some just insists on waving the flag is the only method to show; while some even thinks that we should just keep quiet in order to be patriotic.
I buy 1Malaysia first day cover-wor. I support Barangan Buatan Malaysia-lar. At least I walk my talk, better than some who just leaves shoutouts as shoutouts, or keep slogans as slogans.
U see, that's the problem. Here, we need to show people our love. We can't just store it deep inside our heart.
However, we have to make sure one thing. Our love is towards our country, which doesn't switch name every 5 years.
Here I wish, Hari Merdeka, Malaysia! =)
Is that patriotic? Yea, perhaps not. Because I didnt wave my flag. =p
27 August 2009
Random
Just finished watching Burning Flame 3, the HK series.
One phrase which I remember clearly was, "Out of difficulties, makes miracles". (排除万难，就会有奇迹出现)
A nice one indeed. =o
And, another unrelated announcement, the poll will be closed. And for the PPSMI policy, 6 votes were received. Nobody supported BM for secondary. 3 goes for the second and third options, respectively.
One phrase which I remember clearly was, "Out of difficulties, makes miracles". (排除万难，就会有奇迹出现)
A nice one indeed. =o
And, another unrelated announcement, the poll will be closed. And for the PPSMI policy, 6 votes were received. Nobody supported BM for secondary. 3 goes for the second and third options, respectively.
25 August 2009
A day in KLCC
Today, I accompanied my mum to KLCC to shop, as well as to go to the Chinese Book fest, for some prominent editors/ columnists' sharing sessions.
And, on the way, we met a cute Japanese student who was losing her direction to KL Sentral. Therefore, my mum offered to help her out and taught her the way. *She also told her I am her son, and asked me to exchange emails and names. I wondered what is my mum doing..O_o*
From left to right: Mum, Atsuko
So, later we went to KLCC and took our lunch. Later, we just went to Isetan and chose some clothes and a pair of jeans.
And, at the book fest, I was honoured to meet up with some famous local columnists, like 许国伟, who holds a discussion with Jamaluddin on 988 radio station every morning 8-10am; 欧阳文风, who is best known for his cognitive theory, education philosophy and gay issue; and of course, not to forget the renowned Sinchew Daily editor, 郑丁贤, who is good in criticising the government's policies in a subtle, yet sarcastic way.
So, these are some of the shots taken this evening.
from left to right: 许国伟, me
from left to right: me, 欧阳文风
from left to right: me, 郑丁贤
Today, is a tiring day, yet a fruitful and enriching day. It's good to have a chance to meet up with the real persons behind those thought-provoking articles.
*this is my 100th post~~~^@^*
And, on the way, we met a cute Japanese student who was losing her direction to KL Sentral. Therefore, my mum offered to help her out and taught her the way. *She also told her I am her son, and asked me to exchange emails and names. I wondered what is my mum doing..O_o*
From left to right: Mum, Atsuko
So, later we went to KLCC and took our lunch. Later, we just went to Isetan and chose some clothes and a pair of jeans.
And, at the book fest, I was honoured to meet up with some famous local columnists, like 许国伟, who holds a discussion with Jamaluddin on 988 radio station every morning 8-10am; 欧阳文风, who is best known for his cognitive theory, education philosophy and gay issue; and of course, not to forget the renowned Sinchew Daily editor, 郑丁贤, who is good in criticising the government's policies in a subtle, yet sarcastic way.
So, these are some of the shots taken this evening.
from left to right: 许国伟, me
from left to right: me, 欧阳文风
from left to right: me, 郑丁贤
Today, is a tiring day, yet a fruitful and enriching day. It's good to have a chance to meet up with the real persons behind those thought-provoking articles.
*this is my 100th post~~~^@^*
23 August 2009
Best. Tarikh-tarikh. Ni. (BTN)
Kawan-kawan, you tau mana tarikh-tarikh yng best sekali dalam bulan Ogos ni?
Jawapan: 17-21 Ogos 2009
Actually, before I was summoned for this camp, I had read much negative impressions provided by previous scholars. I began to worry, and feel the tension before reading the clean, nicely-printed invitation letter from JPA.
Due to the obligation for the scholarship, I had to step into this camp, which is located deep inside Rembau, the stronghold for KJ.
And, to my horror, first day during registration, I was allocated to a dorm which took in 11 people and I was the only Chinese boy. LOL.
Nevertheless, I knew that, "out of difficulties, makes miracles". And, what happened the rest of the week, was truly unexpected.
I had my first abseiling experience there (which I missed it during my NS training), and it was so so so fun! The anxiety when you are up there, looking down the ground; the excitement when you are 'scrolling' down the tower; and the relief when you can finally touch the solid soil below your feet.
Plus, here comes the most important and critical element which has accompanied me in the camp- Jokes!!!
Let me introduce you the best joker in the camp!
The 2nd person from the right, our tok penghulu! Only those who witnessed the joke can fully comprehend it and remembered the moment till the eternal. (Btul tak, karmun and zhi wearn? ^^)
And, now, let me move on with my LDK group members.
Formal clothings in dewan makan.
After LDK. With our Facilitator, Ms. Sabrina.
Baju sukan at dewan makan.
The Mafia Gang.
From left to right: Austracia, Me, and Karmun.
As the saying goes, "a picture can tell thousand words". So, I would like to let these pics telling the rest of it.
With my responsibility today, what I can conclude is, sometimes we do have to overlook certain aspects to enjoy ourselves and to avoid further depression. When people are harsh with their words, try to smile sarcastically and trust me, the smiles do help.
Merdeka, means that 'dalam hati mereka'. It will always be mereka who gives, and mereka enjoy the benefits. It will never be who gives certain thing, and who takes it.
It's time to fasten our pace for development, rather than quantify certain things to show the fragile justice we have. We ought to review what's wrong and amend it accordingly, rather than take it as the only reference we could have.
Anyhow, this camp is seriously damn memorable, damn funny, and damn crazy!!!! Ulu Sepri rockzzzz to the max!!!! =)
Jawapan: 17-21 Ogos 2009
Actually, before I was summoned for this camp, I had read much negative impressions provided by previous scholars. I began to worry, and feel the tension before reading the clean, nicely-printed invitation letter from JPA.
Due to the obligation for the scholarship, I had to step into this camp, which is located deep inside Rembau, the stronghold for KJ.
And, to my horror, first day during registration, I was allocated to a dorm which took in 11 people and I was the only Chinese boy. LOL.
Nevertheless, I knew that, "out of difficulties, makes miracles". And, what happened the rest of the week, was truly unexpected.
I had my first abseiling experience there (which I missed it during my NS training), and it was so so so fun! The anxiety when you are up there, looking down the ground; the excitement when you are 'scrolling' down the tower; and the relief when you can finally touch the solid soil below your feet.
Plus, here comes the most important and critical element which has accompanied me in the camp- Jokes!!!
Let me introduce you the best joker in the camp!
The 2nd person from the right, our tok penghulu! Only those who witnessed the joke can fully comprehend it and remembered the moment till the eternal. (Btul tak, karmun and zhi wearn? ^^)
And, now, let me move on with my LDK group members.
Formal clothings in dewan makan.
After LDK. With our Facilitator, Ms. Sabrina.
Baju sukan at dewan makan.
The Mafia Gang.
From left to right: Austracia, Me, and Karmun.
As the saying goes, "a picture can tell thousand words". So, I would like to let these pics telling the rest of it.
With my responsibility today, what I can conclude is, sometimes we do have to overlook certain aspects to enjoy ourselves and to avoid further depression. When people are harsh with their words, try to smile sarcastically and trust me, the smiles do help.
Merdeka, means that 'dalam hati mereka'. It will always be mereka who gives, and mereka enjoy the benefits. It will never be who gives certain thing, and who takes it.
It's time to fasten our pace for development, rather than quantify certain things to show the fragile justice we have. We ought to review what's wrong and amend it accordingly, rather than take it as the only reference we could have.
Anyhow, this camp is seriously damn memorable, damn funny, and damn crazy!!!! Ulu Sepri rockzzzz to the max!!!! =)
11 August 2009
Malaysian Student Leaders Summit 2009
It's the 3rd year for this event. Yet, frankly speaking, it faired worse than last year.
Firstly, the speakers list in the website is quite deceiving. Most of the speakers, I mean the big shots were not even present.
Secondly, it's so pathetic to substitute an 'impromptu' youth forum and four different students from various universities Majlis Perwakilan Pelajar (MPP) just had to discuss some topics to pass time. (Yet, they even stopped an Egyptian to share his thoughts. Yea, it's abit unfair for using most of the time, but since this event attracts foreign students, we should let him to share his experience in his country or similar events, so that we can benefit from that.) =.=
Thirdly, most of the stduents (of course, this includes me as well) were out there to chat and know new friends, rather than staying inside the cold, boring hall for the last lecture on Article 153 of the Constitution. They even cancelled the group presentation.
The only good things were the discussions amongs group members, the food of Hotel Nikko and some unexpected networkings. lol.
I had the opportunity to snap a picture with Tan Sri Koh Tsu Koon, and met with a alumnus of Yale University, of course there were some seniors from Imperial, new friends from Warwick, UCL, Cambridge, UPenn, Uni College Dublin and a cute girl who is heading to Sydney.
So in short, the good things outweigh the bad ones. I will give a rating of 6.5/10.
End notes: When a friend asked me last year, would you go for this year MSLS, I would say, let's just see how's the speakers list featured. And, for next year, I would say, let's just dont visit the webpage, and sign up according to your intuition. The list is not convincing enough. =)
2nd from the left: Hanna Yeoh, 3rd from the left: Angkasawan
Dr. Mahathir
Koh Tsu Koon and me
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