There's one thing about living in a terrace house which defines heaven or hell -- neighbors. Sometimes, you get a taste of both heaven and hell!! Lolz.
Well, unfortunately for me, I've got a taste of both.
At first it was heaven. Everytime we happen to meet anyone of their family in the front yard, we greet each other, occasionaly stop what we were doing just for a light hearted chat. Whenever they have kenduri, we were invited. Of course, my mum doesn't want to organize any party herself due to the tedious work, therefore we never invite them to any party at our house. =p Sharing stuffs and some times cooking a little extra for each other was nice.
But, after a few years, things start to take a down turn. Sharing of food gradually vanish; chats become lesser; even greetings were limited! Well, not that we don't want to greet them, just that whenever we greet them, we get a cold stare. Therefore, ignorance is best at times. It was then that all the negative traits of this neighbor start to show.
No more helping hand at taking in the clothes whenever rain comes; very limited greetings; they even send an anonymous letter to my opposite neighbor claiming that they were too noisy with the piano! (well, my opposite neighbor asked around who send the letter and they indirectly admit it was them.)
The worst of all was the offensive odor they were sending out. I don't actually know what they cook, but whenever they start to fry things, the stench is unbearable! Even my other neighbor couldn't stand it! (I am not alone, you see. =p)
Besides the cooking, both the father and son smoke ciggarettes like a chimney during winter. Therefore, we as a victim, could only enclose ourselves in our house to avoid inhaling second hand smoke.
There are a thousand more negative images for them, but I guess it's not worth ranting it out here. Fortunately for me, I am leaving this house in 11 days, to a foreign land where I shall make home for at least two years. Looks like this neighborhood image is tainted by a single bad apple. I wonder what will happen when I leave. Sigh.
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
Incorrect timing
Have you ever came across a time where you thought you've found that someone but the timing is just so not right? It's just so frustrating when that happens, isn't it?
I got to know her recently, and I said to myself that she's cute. Fortunately for me is I get to know her better, but it really does take more time to know someone else more, doesn't it? Unfortunately, my days in Malaysia are numbered. I have 12 days left here! After taking out time for our finals and time for me to spend with my family, none is left. Lolz.
Therefore, only technology can help me know her better. No, I am not talking about time machine. Lolz. Computers and internet can just partially get the process of communication done, can't they? The irony is, technology is also the one who is putting the distance between us. Heck, I am going to fly in a plane, isn't that technology? Lolz.
Well, there are many other factors between us, and all I could say is the timing is totally incorrect. Maybe, just a maybe, that at some point in the future the timing of our meeting is perfect, though there is another maybe that we shall never cross path again.
Time! Time!! It's either you hate it or love it. Sigh.
I got to know her recently, and I said to myself that she's cute. Fortunately for me is I get to know her better, but it really does take more time to know someone else more, doesn't it? Unfortunately, my days in Malaysia are numbered. I have 12 days left here! After taking out time for our finals and time for me to spend with my family, none is left. Lolz.
Therefore, only technology can help me know her better. No, I am not talking about time machine. Lolz. Computers and internet can just partially get the process of communication done, can't they? The irony is, technology is also the one who is putting the distance between us. Heck, I am going to fly in a plane, isn't that technology? Lolz.
Well, there are many other factors between us, and all I could say is the timing is totally incorrect. Maybe, just a maybe, that at some point in the future the timing of our meeting is perfect, though there is another maybe that we shall never cross path again.
Time! Time!! It's either you hate it or love it. Sigh.
Sunday, August 5, 2007
Friday, August 3, 2007
Departure -- engulfed with sadness yet delighted
Among all the good things in American University Program (AUP), there's something which I hate most -- good friends leaving you for another place. Yes, this post might be a tad emotional, but I can't help it, because two friends of mine left for the States yesterday.
Of course, like what the chinese proverb says, every meeting will have a parting. But sometimes the parting can just be heart breaking. Well, not that yesterday's parting was anyhow heart breaking to me, just that it reminds me that when I leave in around 2 weeks time, it would somehow have a lasting memory stored in the puny brain of mine.
The atmosphere during yesterday's parting was somehow mixed. Everyone was sending them off happily, wishing them all the best, but somehow you can just get the hint of sadness surrounding us. Knowing that you are leaving your friends and family behind for a foreign land for at least 2 years can really bring you down to tears I would say.
There's one thing I learnt yesterday though, that is try not to have so many of your friends to send you off. Yes, you will be glad that there are so many friends to send you off as it would somehow show your social status, but to shake everyone's hand and give them each a hug during departure, it will just shatter your ability to hold back your tears. The more people you hug, the more emotional you will get, and the longer you'll need to hold back your tears. In the end, you most likely will end up shedding tears.
I think the reason why I am feeling so emotional over the departure of these two friends is because one of them have been quite close to me, always chatting and joking; and the other, I would say we have the same interest.
He's always there for me to complain that I am bored, and almost always drives me around, though I did drove him around before. He was the one whom introduce me more to the IT world, and also the Chinese literature world. Drawing is his talent, but he never did say his drawings are pretty. Humble, down to earth and a good friend he is, and I wish him all the best in his future. If there's any work recommendation for aerospace engineering, do tell me. That's my friend's major.
The other guy, though I don't meet as often as compared with the former, do have a same interest with me. Whatever that interest was, I felt very sad when he came over to hug me and say goodbye. He was in tears, and it nearly brought me to tears as well. Laid back and casual as he is, he is still able to score in his subjects, I guess being smart is somehow affected by genes, don't you think? Somehow, I have a feeling that his social skills will make him stand out in everything he does. Wonderful.
Well, enough of emo-ing here I guess. I myself will be flying off to the States in 16 days time, and I could foresee another more emotional day coming. For now, let's just wish my two dear friends all the best. May our next meeting come soon. Adioz.
Of course, like what the chinese proverb says, every meeting will have a parting. But sometimes the parting can just be heart breaking. Well, not that yesterday's parting was anyhow heart breaking to me, just that it reminds me that when I leave in around 2 weeks time, it would somehow have a lasting memory stored in the puny brain of mine.
The atmosphere during yesterday's parting was somehow mixed. Everyone was sending them off happily, wishing them all the best, but somehow you can just get the hint of sadness surrounding us. Knowing that you are leaving your friends and family behind for a foreign land for at least 2 years can really bring you down to tears I would say.
There's one thing I learnt yesterday though, that is try not to have so many of your friends to send you off. Yes, you will be glad that there are so many friends to send you off as it would somehow show your social status, but to shake everyone's hand and give them each a hug during departure, it will just shatter your ability to hold back your tears. The more people you hug, the more emotional you will get, and the longer you'll need to hold back your tears. In the end, you most likely will end up shedding tears.
I think the reason why I am feeling so emotional over the departure of these two friends is because one of them have been quite close to me, always chatting and joking; and the other, I would say we have the same interest.
He's always there for me to complain that I am bored, and almost always drives me around, though I did drove him around before. He was the one whom introduce me more to the IT world, and also the Chinese literature world. Drawing is his talent, but he never did say his drawings are pretty. Humble, down to earth and a good friend he is, and I wish him all the best in his future. If there's any work recommendation for aerospace engineering, do tell me. That's my friend's major.
The other guy, though I don't meet as often as compared with the former, do have a same interest with me. Whatever that interest was, I felt very sad when he came over to hug me and say goodbye. He was in tears, and it nearly brought me to tears as well. Laid back and casual as he is, he is still able to score in his subjects, I guess being smart is somehow affected by genes, don't you think? Somehow, I have a feeling that his social skills will make him stand out in everything he does. Wonderful.
Well, enough of emo-ing here I guess. I myself will be flying off to the States in 16 days time, and I could foresee another more emotional day coming. For now, let's just wish my two dear friends all the best. May our next meeting come soon. Adioz.
History Trial 2007
I have been absent in awhile here, and it's all due to the history trials and some other stuffs happening around me. Now that I am here, let's talk about the history trial.
I would say this trial is fun, even though some part might not be interesting. Credits must be given to Wern How aka the American spy and also Clement aka General Tony Tills. Both of them acted out their roles perfectly, adding some humor to the trial. We played a little mind game by not questioning the American spy, and I would have say that worked to our advantage to some point. =p
After going through a gruelling 4 hours of trial, the verdict came out fresh from the oven. We lost one accusation out of the total of three accusation, so I guess that is considered as a partial win, isn't it? =p
Well, you think 4 hours of trial is gruelling, think again. We had to be the jury for the next trial, the witch craft trial, which lasted around 3 hours. The requirements of a jury? Sit, pay attention to the entire trial in progress, can NOT talk to anyone or make any noise, NO dozing off whatsoever, and in the end come up with the trial verdict. Gosh! That's so torturing. But to be fair, the other group sat for us for 4 hours, so we can't leave them stranded alone, right?
It wasn't too bad actually, most likely due to all the antics of those characters and also all those costume. But what made the situation more uncomfortable is that, all of us had lunch around 11am and hasn't eaten anything since then. Imagine having your stomach grumbling from 4pm till 9.30pm! =s
When the trial ended, a sigh of relieve was collectively heard throughout the hall. After a short photo session, food became the main source of attraction. =p We had McD, and I tell you, burgers and fries never did taste better! ><
I must say it's a great experience to have a trial as a class assignment, and I throughly enjoyed every moment of it, from the beginning to the progress to the verdict. I haven't got those pictures yet, but like what Dr. Borges said, those pictures will be proudly remembered.
I would say this trial is fun, even though some part might not be interesting. Credits must be given to Wern How aka the American spy and also Clement aka General Tony Tills. Both of them acted out their roles perfectly, adding some humor to the trial. We played a little mind game by not questioning the American spy, and I would have say that worked to our advantage to some point. =p
After going through a gruelling 4 hours of trial, the verdict came out fresh from the oven. We lost one accusation out of the total of three accusation, so I guess that is considered as a partial win, isn't it? =p
Well, you think 4 hours of trial is gruelling, think again. We had to be the jury for the next trial, the witch craft trial, which lasted around 3 hours. The requirements of a jury? Sit, pay attention to the entire trial in progress, can NOT talk to anyone or make any noise, NO dozing off whatsoever, and in the end come up with the trial verdict. Gosh! That's so torturing. But to be fair, the other group sat for us for 4 hours, so we can't leave them stranded alone, right?
It wasn't too bad actually, most likely due to all the antics of those characters and also all those costume. But what made the situation more uncomfortable is that, all of us had lunch around 11am and hasn't eaten anything since then. Imagine having your stomach grumbling from 4pm till 9.30pm! =s
When the trial ended, a sigh of relieve was collectively heard throughout the hall. After a short photo session, food became the main source of attraction. =p We had McD, and I tell you, burgers and fries never did taste better! ><
I must say it's a great experience to have a trial as a class assignment, and I throughly enjoyed every moment of it, from the beginning to the progress to the verdict. I haven't got those pictures yet, but like what Dr. Borges said, those pictures will be proudly remembered.
Thursday, July 26, 2007
PIctures of AUP Ball Glitz N' Glamor 2007 at Eastin, PJ
After waiting for a few days, I finally got my pictures. Well, yeah, this is MY blog, and so it will be laden with MY photos. =p Skip this post if you don't want to see me me me me me and me. =D 
Poser...
Shobana
Tristin, biatch. lol
Grace and Wern How. Do Re Mi? =p
Biatch and his hot chick. Oops, now only I realize I don't know how to spell her name!! lol
Chang.
Foo. Suan. Phat. Shyt! He's leaving to US next week ady!! =(
Nadiah.
(L-R) Ben, Foo, Darren, me, Chang. All 5 ties are different color. lol
Princess Juliet? Got a crown wei, don't pray pray.
Lynda.
Eu Gene and Shobana.
Ching Ching and Alvin.
Mr. Sam!!
Car Mun.
Wern How. Sooooooo tall, that's why I sat down. =p
Ok, that should be it. Foo and Alvin are leaving next week, on the 2nd August. Anyone want to send them off with me at KLIA? =p
Friday, July 20, 2007
20.07.2007
Nice date eh? I had my hair cut and had my AUP Ball 2007 on that day, which by the time I post this, I can say it's yesterday.
I went to A Cut Above to get my hair done, and roughly 6 inches of hair shrank to 1 inch!! My my, what a change! My head feels a hundred pounds lighther. -.-''' Guess what? I spend RM13 for every inch I cut of my hair! The highest so far that I have ever paid for my hair. W. T. F.
I haven't got any pictures of the ball yet, so you can't see how the ball looks like, and how freaking short my hair is. =p That's the wonder of hiding behind the wall of anonimity on the web, isn't it?
Anyway, I would say the ball was great, eventhough it lacked a little on the organization. Girls in dress really showcase their beauty eh? Everyone looks so glam up and pretty on the night, those who already look pretty in T-shirts and jeans look even prettier, I must say.
I particularly like the male emcee's style. Eventhough he took a little time to warm up, his spontaneous reactions and comments was da bomb! And great job done by our very own DJ Jason, who jammed up some cool mixes to get the crowd shaking and grinding. Oops! Is this supposed to be a college ball or a clubbing party? I guess everyone loosen up towards the end. =p Too bad I sprained my ankle and couldn't really join the crowd. It was fun soaking up the atmosphere from the side though.
High school gathering cum farewell cum birthday party coming up next, or rather in a few hours time. Yet, I am still here ranting about yesterday, even without any pictures to show. How lifeless I can be eh? Gotta run!
I went to A Cut Above to get my hair done, and roughly 6 inches of hair shrank to 1 inch!! My my, what a change! My head feels a hundred pounds lighther. -.-''' Guess what? I spend RM13 for every inch I cut of my hair! The highest so far that I have ever paid for my hair. W. T. F.
I haven't got any pictures of the ball yet, so you can't see how the ball looks like, and how freaking short my hair is. =p That's the wonder of hiding behind the wall of anonimity on the web, isn't it?
Anyway, I would say the ball was great, eventhough it lacked a little on the organization. Girls in dress really showcase their beauty eh? Everyone looks so glam up and pretty on the night, those who already look pretty in T-shirts and jeans look even prettier, I must say.
I particularly like the male emcee's style. Eventhough he took a little time to warm up, his spontaneous reactions and comments was da bomb! And great job done by our very own DJ Jason, who jammed up some cool mixes to get the crowd shaking and grinding. Oops! Is this supposed to be a college ball or a clubbing party? I guess everyone loosen up towards the end. =p Too bad I sprained my ankle and couldn't really join the crowd. It was fun soaking up the atmosphere from the side though.
High school gathering cum farewell cum birthday party coming up next, or rather in a few hours time. Yet, I am still here ranting about yesterday, even without any pictures to show. How lifeless I can be eh? Gotta run!
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