a conclusive postmortem of 2007
2007
- puberty
- stayed awake for 48 hours without sleep (due to our last minute work 4 F1 challenge)
- interviewed by the Star & had my moronic face publised on the Star newspaper (hehez)
- first time representing the school and state to Alor Star in a F1 competition
- ran naked around my house compound *Heheeeeee*
- first time seeing the F1 live in Sepang for free
- joined thew PRS(counseling unit) in my school
- finally, attained the post Planning Exco for the English Language society
-joined a parenting workshop *was the only boy there
- became the ASSISTANT Marketing Director for our YE company, Blitzkrieg
- first time wearing the cool-loking school blazers during the YE sales at Queensbay
- became a member of YAC, Penang
-first year joining Star Walk
- got the 22nd place for the boys category in Starwalk *nothing to be proud of but at least i get to go home with a piece of pewter with a miserable 22nd placing engraved on it
- seen the endocrinologist and he said i was ok - diagnosis :belated puberty
- participated in the most AAK activities compared to the previous years
-performed in Ronggeng Merdeka(first time performing "overseas"__Seberang Jaya)
- just and still participating in a Rakan Warisan project mainly the heritage guide training
- drank while urinating in a queensbay mall toilet, not to mention being videotaped and posted on Youtube.
- participated in a Young curators workshop by USM
- being selected to represent the school in an National Olympiad Mathematics Competition
- my team was the school champion in the Chinese debate competition *TOTALLY unxpected
- lost the Malay debate competition in my school, taking the miserable 4th place.
- being shortlisted into the two out of 100 participants from my school in the Olympiad thingy *SHOCKED + CONFUSED
- evolved from a nerdy & totally academic-based geek to an active "join-everything" moron ( may not flare in these activities but why not try) i should've become the latter me when I was younger in form 1 but i failed to realize the importance until this year.
- overall results in school : 2nd in class and 10 th in the form *more stress
- was backstabbed
- frequently scolded for being an unorganized, last minute boy
- discovered a few good friends
- took the bus on a daily basis on my own
- climbed over a wall and sneaked into someone's house compound while the owner was in the living room. *it was for a righteous purpose*
- went out half-naked with my grandfather to do some shopping + being stared at by more than 50 people + being mistaken or maybe not, as a mentally retarded boy.....
- picked up German in the holidays
- attended the first sarong tikar party in my life (AAK Reunion)
- produced a lot of videos including my two "suicidal attempts" at Queensbay
NextPost today: My new year resolutions
Monday 31 December 2007
Thursday 27 December 2007
about the younhg guides training again, today, we followed Michael Cheah who is a reknown Baba of Penang and one of the few who REALLY knows, appreciates and is proud of his own culture. I must congratulate him and thank him for conducting such an interesting and very informative walk around the Peranakan Mansion.
Along this walk, a friendly German lady started a conversation with one of my friends which I later joined in. I got to know that she was extremely disappointed at us, Malaysians. The reason why? Because we dont even appreciate our own heritage and our culture. She had a friend in KL and she didnt even know a single bit about Malaysian heritage while the German lady knew more than she did. What she was trying to point out was we, havingthe chance of being exposed and bathed in this rich culture and enviroment filled with our own heritage where one can hardly find anywhere else in the world, dont even appreciate the fact. We seem to be ignorant of the heritage including the living culture, the traditional trades and somehistorical buildings that are supposed to be our treasure, identity and responsibility.
Sadly, the state government would seemingly, rather spend millions of ringgit on those obsolete, meaningless "monuments" or piles of scrap metal which are usually obscene and depict the male genitals. Just take a look at Pitt Street, the bumpy roads and the objects lining the pathway- a useless cement ball joined to another "pole" (which really really looks like a penis complete with the foreskin) by a curved metal( seminal vesicles i suppose) and eventually the pole connects to another ball. So, its shape can be roughly seen as " 0I0 ". Ok, if they didnt really mean to line the streets of Pitt St with testicles and penises and lets say I am looking at it at a wrong perceptive, suppose to say it is based on a "pervertic" mind, what about the Pinang monument at the end of Beach Street, and lets not forget the Hibiscus. The public has criticized this "obsession for male genital like monuments which equals to a sheer waste of money and no historical value" through the mass media but unfortunately they are building more of these. This year 2007, in december, I think, they are building yet another monument at Gurney Drive. Come on lah, they are surely better ways to increase expenditure of the country and at the same time increase somebody's "side income".
Why dont they build monuments depicting the leaders of Malaysia, for instance, Tunku Abdul Rahman or maybe the statues of Francis Light or something that has VALUE....
PS:I shall update more on these tomorrow when I am better armed with memory in the camera for more photos and stories to tell.......
Along this walk, a friendly German lady started a conversation with one of my friends which I later joined in. I got to know that she was extremely disappointed at us, Malaysians. The reason why? Because we dont even appreciate our own heritage and our culture. She had a friend in KL and she didnt even know a single bit about Malaysian heritage while the German lady knew more than she did. What she was trying to point out was we, havingthe chance of being exposed and bathed in this rich culture and enviroment filled with our own heritage where one can hardly find anywhere else in the world, dont even appreciate the fact. We seem to be ignorant of the heritage including the living culture, the traditional trades and somehistorical buildings that are supposed to be our treasure, identity and responsibility.
Sadly, the state government would seemingly, rather spend millions of ringgit on those obsolete, meaningless "monuments" or piles of scrap metal which are usually obscene and depict the male genitals. Just take a look at Pitt Street, the bumpy roads and the objects lining the pathway- a useless cement ball joined to another "pole" (which really really looks like a penis complete with the foreskin) by a curved metal( seminal vesicles i suppose) and eventually the pole connects to another ball. So, its shape can be roughly seen as " 0I0 ". Ok, if they didnt really mean to line the streets of Pitt St with testicles and penises and lets say I am looking at it at a wrong perceptive, suppose to say it is based on a "pervertic" mind, what about the Pinang monument at the end of Beach Street, and lets not forget the Hibiscus. The public has criticized this "obsession for male genital like monuments which equals to a sheer waste of money and no historical value" through the mass media but unfortunately they are building more of these. This year 2007, in december, I think, they are building yet another monument at Gurney Drive. Come on lah, they are surely better ways to increase expenditure of the country and at the same time increase somebody's "side income".
Why dont they build monuments depicting the leaders of Malaysia, for instance, Tunku Abdul Rahman or maybe the statues of Francis Light or something that has VALUE....
PS:I shall update more on these tomorrow when I am better armed with memory in the camera for more photos and stories to tell.......
Friday 21 December 2007
Today, I reread the exclusive report post i wrote about the rakan warisan project and some personal disagreements. I find that the way I expressed my feelings was quite judgemental and was written out of a little dissatisfaction and maybe a little anger EXCEPT for the fact about Janet.
It may seem that I may be trying to ummm "condemn" or express my dissatisfaction with people but my real intention was to like point out a few things or types of character that I dislike but not the person as I realize that noone is indeed perfect. I am quite in the wrong for pinpointing it on only a few particular people only but I should've used a more general term. That I was wrong. But as time passes by, one realizes that that person may not be as bad as it seems.
~My #1 weakness I realized today.
~ Lesson learnt: Dont judge a person too quickly.
From today on, I will be writing a weakness of myself that I get to realize on every posts so as to remind me to change.
It may seem that I may be trying to ummm "condemn" or express my dissatisfaction with people but my real intention was to like point out a few things or types of character that I dislike but not the person as I realize that noone is indeed perfect. I am quite in the wrong for pinpointing it on only a few particular people only but I should've used a more general term. That I was wrong. But as time passes by, one realizes that that person may not be as bad as it seems.
~My #1 weakness I realized today.
~ Lesson learnt: Dont judge a person too quickly.
From today on, I will be writing a weakness of myself that I get to realize on every posts so as to remind me to change.
Wednesday 19 December 2007
Exclusivce Report
Recently, i enrolled myself into a program "Rakan Warisan" although it was supposed to be for those between 17 to 30. So, Liyana and I were like the juniors there. Janet, Sheau Fung and Yoke Pin instructed us on a few important tips to manage a project plus some heritage guiding skills.
But since I was still "BLUR BLUR" although I dont know why I am labelled as "Blur blur" , maybe its because of Janet. Because when she asks you a question, the way her eyes stares at you, scares one out of his balls. Because her stare kind of tells you( well maybe not u but me, yes) if you dont get this answer correct, I am going to eat you up. I just said maybe, ok so dont get me wrong. Hehezzzz
I must say that this camp is really an eye-opener for most of us who haven't had the chance of being involved in the management of a project. We were also required to design a theme walk where I had to join another group which was the twins' group. The twins were nice & friendly people although they wore the same outfit everyday except for once after Janet insisted they didnt do so. We were initially doing the British settlements Walk which included the churches and the last stop of the walk would be, according to them, a secret weapon against the other groups. Since they decided to change the walk to the Chinese Beliefs Walk, I guess I am free to tell you that the "weapon" they proposed was the CHocolate Boutique. Well, initially, I protested too.
Then, the "heated discussion" kind of started within the group. I dont know why but maybe I was indeed that stupid and 99% of my ideas was really BAD, every thing I wanted to add into the group's collection of information was cut off & sort of fired at. But the irony was even if I made a single tiny comment maybe a change of choice of a few words, my group members turned really defensive and insisted that every one of my suggestion and correction was indeeed INCORRECT and IRRELEVANT and most of all, they asked me to " PLS THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK" twice whenever I gave any opinions! Ok fine, when there is conflict interest involved I can still "tahan", but when there is disrespect, sarcasm involved, I really couldnt take it anymore.
As a team, one should be cooperative and be opened to another team members' idea and most of all respect the other team member. And most of all, you dont simply shut the other person up by asking him to THINK BEFORE HE SPEAKS eSPECIALLY when that person isn't joking and is damn serious about the project even there is conflict of ideas. Other than that, a team discusses among everyone of the members and not isolate the other member from your discussion whether the guy is or isn't ur brother. A good team member doesnt simply turn his back on you and discusses only with his brother or sister, in a low voice. And most of all when a team member answers or gives his reply to a question, you dont simply ignore the one answering when the other one does not have the answer yet and keep on waiting for the other guy's answer although he maybe ur brother but u dont ignore completely the "other guy" who gives you the correct answer. EVen if it is not a correct answer, how can you ignore him and dont even acknowledge you. I understand I have no working experience but how can you say that you have the experience when you have this so non-working class behaviour. In an office, u'd get fired because you dont respect others, you dont accept everything others say and only believe in your ideas that they are always 100% correct. No cooperation.
Pls note that I am not trying to have any personal vendettas against anyone here but I would just like to point out a few of human's weaknesses. Yes, i understand I myself have weaknesses and I would be glad if you point that out to me. But I gotta write this out as I have met SO MANY people of these kind since Primary school up to NOW. I am sure you have met some of them too in ur life.
Ok, our first stop in our walk is the Joss Stick maker as it is part of the CHinese Beliefs Walk as joss sticks is a very very crucial part in CHinese praying rituals.
Let me ask you, is the materials such as the sandalwood used to make the joss sticks an important thing to inform the tourists on the walk? Why they use Indian sandalwood compared to Australian one? Is it relevant or TOTALLY irrelevant? I insisted that it should be included but others say its irrelevant and asked me to think before i speak.
But since I was still "BLUR BLUR" although I dont know why I am labelled as "Blur blur" , maybe its because of Janet. Because when she asks you a question, the way her eyes stares at you, scares one out of his balls. Because her stare kind of tells you( well maybe not u but me, yes) if you dont get this answer correct, I am going to eat you up. I just said maybe, ok so dont get me wrong. Hehezzzz
I must say that this camp is really an eye-opener for most of us who haven't had the chance of being involved in the management of a project. We were also required to design a theme walk where I had to join another group which was the twins' group. The twins were nice & friendly people although they wore the same outfit everyday except for once after Janet insisted they didnt do so. We were initially doing the British settlements Walk which included the churches and the last stop of the walk would be, according to them, a secret weapon against the other groups. Since they decided to change the walk to the Chinese Beliefs Walk, I guess I am free to tell you that the "weapon" they proposed was the CHocolate Boutique. Well, initially, I protested too.
Then, the "heated discussion" kind of started within the group. I dont know why but maybe I was indeed that stupid and 99% of my ideas was really BAD, every thing I wanted to add into the group's collection of information was cut off & sort of fired at. But the irony was even if I made a single tiny comment maybe a change of choice of a few words, my group members turned really defensive and insisted that every one of my suggestion and correction was indeeed INCORRECT and IRRELEVANT and most of all, they asked me to " PLS THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK" twice whenever I gave any opinions! Ok fine, when there is conflict interest involved I can still "tahan", but when there is disrespect, sarcasm involved, I really couldnt take it anymore.
As a team, one should be cooperative and be opened to another team members' idea and most of all respect the other team member. And most of all, you dont simply shut the other person up by asking him to THINK BEFORE HE SPEAKS eSPECIALLY when that person isn't joking and is damn serious about the project even there is conflict of ideas. Other than that, a team discusses among everyone of the members and not isolate the other member from your discussion whether the guy is or isn't ur brother. A good team member doesnt simply turn his back on you and discusses only with his brother or sister, in a low voice. And most of all when a team member answers or gives his reply to a question, you dont simply ignore the one answering when the other one does not have the answer yet and keep on waiting for the other guy's answer although he maybe ur brother but u dont ignore completely the "other guy" who gives you the correct answer. EVen if it is not a correct answer, how can you ignore him and dont even acknowledge you. I understand I have no working experience but how can you say that you have the experience when you have this so non-working class behaviour. In an office, u'd get fired because you dont respect others, you dont accept everything others say and only believe in your ideas that they are always 100% correct. No cooperation.
Pls note that I am not trying to have any personal vendettas against anyone here but I would just like to point out a few of human's weaknesses. Yes, i understand I myself have weaknesses and I would be glad if you point that out to me. But I gotta write this out as I have met SO MANY people of these kind since Primary school up to NOW. I am sure you have met some of them too in ur life.
Ok, our first stop in our walk is the Joss Stick maker as it is part of the CHinese Beliefs Walk as joss sticks is a very very crucial part in CHinese praying rituals.
Let me ask you, is the materials such as the sandalwood used to make the joss sticks an important thing to inform the tourists on the walk? Why they use Indian sandalwood compared to Australian one? Is it relevant or TOTALLY irrelevant? I insisted that it should be included but others say its irrelevant and asked me to think before i speak.
Sunday 16 December 2007
Starwalk
Hi i am BACk! Hehezz...
This morning I woke up as "early" as 5am and went for the Starwalk in Penang. In case you really dont know what "STarwalk" is, its not the Bintang Walk in KL. It's a sort of a marathon where you walk not run. This year's my first time joining Starwalk. And now, I feel like I have 10 tonnes of weight pulling down at my feet.
It's really good to see that these kind of activites are not only organized by the government but also the private sectors. These activities is definitely a must-go for everyone and serves as a great way to enhance ties between different races and also family bonds.
But the sad thing is that, some people and I mean a lot of them don't seem to understand the rules at all. Due to my participation in the competitive event and not the syoksyok leisure event where participants can walk at their own pace, the competitive event demands strict "abiding" of the rules that is no one can run since this is Starwalk and not StarRun. It's sad to see that a lot of adults and teens just can't get it. Haizzzzz........
Anyway, we didnt win anything for the lucky draw but u-jean went for a digi gilagila dance compeition and of course, she was the most outstanding dancer. SO, she got to walk away with a brand new Nokia handphone, courtesy of Digi.
But anyway, at least I managed to get the 22nd place for the Boys Category. Yeah I know nothing to be proud of but at least I get to go back with satisfaction and a piece of pewter.
This morning I woke up as "early" as 5am and went for the Starwalk in Penang. In case you really dont know what "STarwalk" is, its not the Bintang Walk in KL. It's a sort of a marathon where you walk not run. This year's my first time joining Starwalk. And now, I feel like I have 10 tonnes of weight pulling down at my feet.
It's really good to see that these kind of activites are not only organized by the government but also the private sectors. These activities is definitely a must-go for everyone and serves as a great way to enhance ties between different races and also family bonds.
But the sad thing is that, some people and I mean a lot of them don't seem to understand the rules at all. Due to my participation in the competitive event and not the syoksyok leisure event where participants can walk at their own pace, the competitive event demands strict "abiding" of the rules that is no one can run since this is Starwalk and not StarRun. It's sad to see that a lot of adults and teens just can't get it. Haizzzzz........
Anyway, we didnt win anything for the lucky draw but u-jean went for a digi gilagila dance compeition and of course, she was the most outstanding dancer. SO, she got to walk away with a brand new Nokia handphone, courtesy of Digi.
But anyway, at least I managed to get the 22nd place for the Boys Category. Yeah I know nothing to be proud of but at least I get to go back with satisfaction and a piece of pewter.
Monday 3 December 2007
Title Unknown
SOrry dear readers as I have been quite busy lately and have not updated my blog for quite some time. I will be going to kl today to relax and unwind hehez.
Fellow Indian friends, I do not mean to offend you but I personally feel that the recent Hindraf outburst is a shame to our country. As you already know, recently, three lawyers sent a letter to the Queen of England demanding a compensation of trillions of ringgit which equals to approximately RM1 mil for every Indian in Malaysia is definitely an embarassment to our country. Although it never made it to the Queen but this incident has become a laughing stock for other countries.
Making a big HUHA out of these things is simply not the solution to the problem if there is a problem. As far as I can see, there is simply no problem at all.
#2 Blind accusations of Malaysia performing ethnic cleansing is a further step towards lunacy. They are really over the line now.
Fellow Indian friends, I do not mean to offend you but I personally feel that the recent Hindraf outburst is a shame to our country. As you already know, recently, three lawyers sent a letter to the Queen of England demanding a compensation of trillions of ringgit which equals to approximately RM1 mil for every Indian in Malaysia is definitely an embarassment to our country. Although it never made it to the Queen but this incident has become a laughing stock for other countries.
Making a big HUHA out of these things is simply not the solution to the problem if there is a problem. As far as I can see, there is simply no problem at all.
#2 Blind accusations of Malaysia performing ethnic cleansing is a further step towards lunacy. They are really over the line now.
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