MERDEKA!MERDEKA!MERDEKA!MERDEKA!MERDEKA!MERDEKA!MERDEKA!
That was exactly what our father of independence,Tunku Abdul Rahman,had shouted in front of a sea of crowd at Dataran Merdeka 50 years ago.
50 years have passed.Malaysia has experienced a drastic evolution from a rural country into a modern country.People from all races have mixed and lived well with each other and the economy of the nation has been in an upwards trend ever since.We get to enjoy a variety of food from different races and celebrate festivals together.
I would like to grab this opportunity to make some MERDEKA resolutions:
1)crime rates to be reduced
2)disasters to be diminished
3)country's economy to soar
4)harmony among people
5)no more bias,corruption and prejudice
To add joy to the nation,our football team thrashed the over-confident Myanmar in the Merdeka Cup tournament 3-1 to clinch the 39th coveted trophy after 14 years of deprivation.It was a good sign of revitalisation in our football team.Hopefully they would not get carried away by this shocking victory.
A message for myself:
Be brave,determined and courageous in achieving what you want.
Friday, August 31, 2007
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Merdeka Run
Today Taylor's held a run named Merdeka Run.Well,it was an event jointly held by several colleges to instill and cultivate the spirit of patriotism among the students.I get myself involved in it along with my classmates.We signed up days ago but I completely forgot about it,thus had to run with my pair of long pants.(imagine running under a blazing hot sun with long trousers)
We all gathered at a point and got up into a bus where it took us to the starting point.The run was enjoyable,holding a Jalur Gemilang while running made me feel so cool,especially when we were protected by the cops and the vehicles had to give way to us.(Muahaha)Sweats started to trickle down my face and it was hot.Nevertheless,we managed to complete the run and we were photographed and given a bottle of water to quench our thirst,buns to cure our stomach and apples?!possibly to keep us healthy?(an apple a day keeps the doctor away as the saying goes)
Later Alvin,Jess and I went to Jack's place to take a revitalising shower before we had lunch together.Then lessons continued as usual.I was glad to get a borderline A for accounts as I hadn't really studied for it with no background for it whatsoever during SPM.Maybe it was purely my luck,I shouldn't be that fortunate next time.It has been going well in college so far.Thank God I could still cope with the studies for the time being.Who knows what lies ahead if I don't start to work hard now?
That's it for today,still gotta study for the useless LAN test,sigh.....
We all gathered at a point and got up into a bus where it took us to the starting point.The run was enjoyable,holding a Jalur Gemilang while running made me feel so cool,especially when we were protected by the cops and the vehicles had to give way to us.(Muahaha)Sweats started to trickle down my face and it was hot.Nevertheless,we managed to complete the run and we were photographed and given a bottle of water to quench our thirst,buns to cure our stomach and apples?!possibly to keep us healthy?(an apple a day keeps the doctor away as the saying goes)
Later Alvin,Jess and I went to Jack's place to take a revitalising shower before we had lunch together.Then lessons continued as usual.I was glad to get a borderline A for accounts as I hadn't really studied for it with no background for it whatsoever during SPM.Maybe it was purely my luck,I shouldn't be that fortunate next time.It has been going well in college so far.Thank God I could still cope with the studies for the time being.Who knows what lies ahead if I don't start to work hard now?
That's it for today,still gotta study for the useless LAN test,sigh.....
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Weekend
Weekends are usually days for me to rest.However I have this LAN assignment bugging me for days.Went to 1U on friday with my cousin,auntie,niece and siblings.We had our lunch there at Dragon-i.The atmosphere there was refreshing and comfortable,not to mention how tasty the food was.But it cost us nearly hundred bucks for the lunch.School holidays finally end tomorrow,bro and sis will have to go to school again,meaning I'll have no more car to drive to school=(.Besides,the food stall that I visit frequently for my breakfast will be closed temporarily for construction work.How sad that is?
It's another week passed by,tomorrow's school day again.Life goes on...
It's another week passed by,tomorrow's school day again.Life goes on...
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Another day
Today,my cousin's wife friend had passed away as a result of liver cancer.It saddened me when I first heard of the unpleasant news.It has never felt good to know about someone passing away.One thing I did realise was that time never stopped for anyone.We choose the path for ourselves.We can be sad and break down for an unlimited period,ignoring anything happening around us;or we can be moody and gloomy for a short while and then move on with life ahead.We make the decision for ourselves.Though the biggest tragedy in life is that we will never know when we will depart from this wonderful yet agonising world...
Monday, August 20, 2007
20th August 07
Why are my siblings having holidays while I still have to go to school?Yea,it's a one-week holidays for primary and secondary school throughout the country.The Badminton World Championships ended on a high yesterday with China dominated the titles for men's singles,women's singles and doubles while Indonesia grabbed the remaining men's doubles and mixed doubles.Beforehand,the media and press had been exaggerating how likely our shuttles were going to land our country the 1st gold medal in the competition ever,with the championships being held in our homeland for the 1st time.Our best performance was only a runner-up for men's singles and 2 runner-ups for men's doubles.What happened in the end was that our sportsmen and sportswomen failed to play up to our expectations.Luckily,I didn't book the tickets in advance when it had crossed to my mind that I went there to watch it live with my friend,or else I would be apparently throwing my bucks into the sea.
From badminton to football,I had been extremely disappointed over the below-par performance put up by the Manchester United players.I felt like asking them what had happened that made them languishing at the bottom with 2 points from 3 games,a goal for and 2 goals against.I was informed that this was their worst start ever in the EPL since 1992,when the EPL was first established I suppose.
Fergie,it's time to buy a targetman who resembles your once glorious Dutchman Ruud van Nisterooy to convert all the chances created into the back of the net.
That's all for today,had been exhausted running up and down for nearly half of the day.
From badminton to football,I had been extremely disappointed over the below-par performance put up by the Manchester United players.I felt like asking them what had happened that made them languishing at the bottom with 2 points from 3 games,a goal for and 2 goals against.I was informed that this was their worst start ever in the EPL since 1992,when the EPL was first established I suppose.
Fergie,it's time to buy a targetman who resembles your once glorious Dutchman Ruud van Nisterooy to convert all the chances created into the back of the net.
That's all for today,had been exhausted running up and down for nearly half of the day.
Monday, August 13, 2007
1st day of ghost month
9 days since my uncle left us.I can't stop but to keep mentioning how immensely fast time ticks past us everyday.Today's the 1st day of the ghost month in the Chinese calender.As we could see stages being set up nearly everywhere for the hungry ghost festival.
As everyday goes by,I keep seeking the true definition of life.Life's unpredictable and unexpected.No one knows what lies ahead of them.EPL started yesterday and Manchester United were held to a goalless draw by Reading despite dominating the whole game and played with a player more for the last minutes.
World Championships of Badminton kicked off too today.Long to see a good performance by our fellow shuttlers.I'll always support you guys!
As everyday goes by,I keep seeking the true definition of life.Life's unpredictable and unexpected.No one knows what lies ahead of them.EPL started yesterday and Manchester United were held to a goalless draw by Reading despite dominating the whole game and played with a player more for the last minutes.
World Championships of Badminton kicked off too today.Long to see a good performance by our fellow shuttlers.I'll always support you guys!
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Life?
Days after the departure of my uncle,I have been sick since then.The unfortunate incident of my uncle tells me how much I should cherish the people around me.Time flies everyday.It's still too much a fact for me to accept that my uncle's gone.Everything happened just so suddenly.Not only me,but every of my relative is unable to accept my uncle's death.
What's life about?Fate decides everything.Everyone is destined to live for a specific period of time and no one can change it.
Nevertheless,what we could do is to live life to the fullest without leaving any regrets behind.I suppose...
What's life about?Fate decides everything.Everyone is destined to live for a specific period of time and no one can change it.
Nevertheless,what we could do is to live life to the fullest without leaving any regrets behind.I suppose...
Monday, August 6, 2007
Good Bye,Uncle!
After 19 days of battle with the god of death,my uncle eventually succumbed to the misery he had been bearing all these long.The sadness and despair I feel are so enormous that I cant control my tears from trickling down my cheeks continuously.
4th August2007,1.30a.m.My auntie and cousin rushed to hospital after receiving an urgent call from the hospital.
2.00a.m.
My auntie and cousin were already by the bedside of my uncle.He was suffering miserably on the bed.Doctors and nurses filled the little room.They tried numerous ways to save my uncle.My auntie and cousin called my uncle.My uncle opened a little of his eyes,managed to have a glimpse of his wife and eldest son,before closing them for eternity.
2.20a.m.
The doctor pronounced the death of my uncle...My auntie and cousin cried unstoppably...
2.40a.m.
The phone in my house rang.My sister burst into tears when she picked up the phone.She told us that my uncle had passed away.Before the call,there were a number of calls but we didn't manage to pick up the phone.I knew my auntie had been calling us...
3.00a.m.
Dad and I went to the hospital as soon as we could.The air was chilling,extraordinarily cold.My heart was pounding abnormally fast.I can't believe the worst thing that would happen had happened now.
3.30a.m.
We were there,at last.We quickened our pace,heading to the ICU room where my uncle had been staying.As soon as we reached there,we saw my auntie and 2 cousin brothers standing there with gloomy looks.Apparently they had tears in their eyes.I couldn't see my uncle,he was covered in a white cloth.
4.00a.m.
We were shocked by what had happened.We waited for my uncle to be sent to another room.He then was sent out of the hospital to the funeral hall.
5.00a.m.
We went back to my auntie's place.We told them to prepare for the funeral before going back to my house.Tears never stopped coming out from my eyes.Dad and I then went back home and contacted our relatives.My auntie was too devastated to do that.
4.00p.m.
Nearly everyone was at the funeral hall.I saw my uncle lying in the casket.I turned my head away as I can't stand to see more of it.
5th August 2007
I spent almost the whole day at the funeral hall,accompanying my uncle's body...
6th August 2007,6.45a.m.
I woke up at the funeral hall.I didn't go back the day before.I went back to wash up and buy some food for my uncle's "breakfast".Today's the 3rd day,which meant he would be cremated.
10.00a.m.
We paid our last respect to my beloved uncle before he was driven to the cremation hall.
11.00a.m.
He was cremated at last.I had lost my uncle forever.
I miss you so much right now uncle.I just simply can't accept the fact that you have left us so suddenly.I still have alot to talk to you.Everything seems too late now.May you rest in peace.You'll always remain in my memory.I miss you...
4th August2007,1.30a.m.My auntie and cousin rushed to hospital after receiving an urgent call from the hospital.
2.00a.m.
My auntie and cousin were already by the bedside of my uncle.He was suffering miserably on the bed.Doctors and nurses filled the little room.They tried numerous ways to save my uncle.My auntie and cousin called my uncle.My uncle opened a little of his eyes,managed to have a glimpse of his wife and eldest son,before closing them for eternity.
2.20a.m.
The doctor pronounced the death of my uncle...My auntie and cousin cried unstoppably...
2.40a.m.
The phone in my house rang.My sister burst into tears when she picked up the phone.She told us that my uncle had passed away.Before the call,there were a number of calls but we didn't manage to pick up the phone.I knew my auntie had been calling us...
3.00a.m.
Dad and I went to the hospital as soon as we could.The air was chilling,extraordinarily cold.My heart was pounding abnormally fast.I can't believe the worst thing that would happen had happened now.
3.30a.m.
We were there,at last.We quickened our pace,heading to the ICU room where my uncle had been staying.As soon as we reached there,we saw my auntie and 2 cousin brothers standing there with gloomy looks.Apparently they had tears in their eyes.I couldn't see my uncle,he was covered in a white cloth.
4.00a.m.
We were shocked by what had happened.We waited for my uncle to be sent to another room.He then was sent out of the hospital to the funeral hall.
5.00a.m.
We went back to my auntie's place.We told them to prepare for the funeral before going back to my house.Tears never stopped coming out from my eyes.Dad and I then went back home and contacted our relatives.My auntie was too devastated to do that.
4.00p.m.
Nearly everyone was at the funeral hall.I saw my uncle lying in the casket.I turned my head away as I can't stand to see more of it.
5th August 2007
I spent almost the whole day at the funeral hall,accompanying my uncle's body...
6th August 2007,6.45a.m.
I woke up at the funeral hall.I didn't go back the day before.I went back to wash up and buy some food for my uncle's "breakfast".Today's the 3rd day,which meant he would be cremated.
10.00a.m.
We paid our last respect to my beloved uncle before he was driven to the cremation hall.
11.00a.m.
He was cremated at last.I had lost my uncle forever.
I miss you so much right now uncle.I just simply can't accept the fact that you have left us so suddenly.I still have alot to talk to you.Everything seems too late now.May you rest in peace.You'll always remain in my memory.I miss you...
Thursday, August 2, 2007
An Infection Outbreak
Today I spent 9 bucks for my lunch,which I considered as something unwise to do.It wasn't something tasty and filling.
There was an infection outbreak in the ICU at University Hospital.Visitors are limited to 1 per patient(normally 2).Glad to see my uncle is recovering little by little.Though we were told before that the conditions of the patients in ICU are unstable and may experience a drastic change anytime.Nonetheless,it sort of gave us some relief and hope to know that my uncle's situation is heading towards recovery.
Tomorrow starts the PC fair at KLCC.Planned to go with friends but who knows what might happen in the future?
There was an infection outbreak in the ICU at University Hospital.Visitors are limited to 1 per patient(normally 2).Glad to see my uncle is recovering little by little.Though we were told before that the conditions of the patients in ICU are unstable and may experience a drastic change anytime.Nonetheless,it sort of gave us some relief and hope to know that my uncle's situation is heading towards recovery.
Tomorrow starts the PC fair at KLCC.Planned to go with friends but who knows what might happen in the future?
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