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July 3, 2020

2020

The year where I thought that I'd at least be somebody.
Fun fact, I am still a student.
I thought I'd give blogging another go as it's the middle of the year and just to chart on progress.

Let's see. Because of covid, my finals are being postponed so I am still in my final year of medical school. To anyone unaware, yes, I am in medical school. This dumbass chose to go to three different uni and waste almost a decade of life chasing a profession that is not his dream. Let's hope this dumbass pass and actually be a functioning member of society.

Despite the fact that I'm living in a tropical country, my dream of dressing like some old posh Brit have not died, I just need to lose weight. Which is something that I've been saying since I was 15 which is quite odd since I was not fat in high school. I got fat when I broke my leg. Gotta pick up running or something. Probably have internalized fat phobia or something. With the amount of sugar I'm consuming, running isn't a bad idea else I got diabetes.

Progress, where art thou?
I'm taking up more hobbies. Future me, please be proud, present me isn't.
I managed to crochet a hugeeee hood + cloak which haven't been worn after said leg got broken (lmao here, 'cause wore that in camp once, swordfight, fell and broke said leg, what are the odds)
Is now in the least tiring department in CF, still a coolie but who cares.
Have posted comics on instagram, woefully lacking in posting but have >20 comic strips. Listened to Fawrah when she said to post it. So now, ya boy got a lot of crappy comics but love them anyway 'cause it's a step in the right direction.
Listened to a lot of webinars. I'm always fascinated with panels, hence CF and a lot of different talks during uni. Thinking of becoming a translator but the fact that the only language I'm confident with is English is just sad.
Psy class made me think I'm not normal but it's ok 'cause everyone is a lil bit insane. Still not over that Ethics class in Penang. He said, you're not to be faulted in what you believe in. And also he said that we all care about money an our relatives 'cause we're all selfish beings. I think I learn a lot more from him than I do in Psy classes despite the fact that he's a cardiac surgeon, not a psychiatrist. Oh and I still mixed up psychiatrist and psychologist.
I've tried watercolour, markers, brush lettering, inking, but everything is up on the shelves because I don't wanna make time for them. I rather be in bed reading fanfics.

I've tried writing. I've posted my fics on fictionpress or somewhere....but the rest is just in my notebook, gotta polish or practice some more.

Are you proud yet future me? I may not get that degree yet but its not like I'm an utter failure. Oh and dad died in December few years ago. That's why you fail that year. Ahhh, he would've been sooooo disappointed with you. I mean, you could've talked to someone instead of bottling it in, or being in denial. Or hey, see a councellor. It could've cost you your scholarship you moron. But you can't even talk about death without choking up and hey look I can see you shed a few tears writing this, what's wrong with you.

okay. move on from sad shitz.

You've made a lot of friends. Some are trustworthy, some are not. You win some, you lose some. You gotta be less forgiving. You still follow that bitch that stole your tab. Hell, you're even friends with those bitches from highschool that stole your money. Why? I hope you've changed when you read this. I assume it'll be 5y before I reread this. Oh and most of your bff's are married. You gotta reach out to people sometimes. I know you're busy but sometimes people wanna be acknowledged, okay. Don't wait for them to text first.

I'm learning Mandarin now. Can barely read but its something. Never thought I'd be crazy over languages but I have accumulated 3 shelves space worth of language materials. Online resources is another story.
There's textbook, magazines, storybooks, phrasebooks in Mandarin, French, and German. Why German is in the list? Blame your ADD.
What happened to Japanese you say......also blame your ADD.

Remember Ariff said to pick up an instrument, stick with it and practice? Yeah, you pick up an instrument all right, but practice? In your dreams. I can only play My Heart will Go on. Yes, only that. That freaking song we learn in high school. We haven't progress. Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy.

You still journal, not as often as you should. The journal become a planner most of the time because you liked to be "organized". Whatever helps you sleep better at night.

Are you feeling it now Mr Krab?

I am a different person now future me. And you'll also be different.
I'm just putting it here because when you look back, you'll see that it's not as bad. You say that you can't go through with something and you did anyway. I know your first instinct is to run 'cause you haven't planted roots anywhere.

Psst, take more selfies. I know you think you don't change all that much. But the subtle changes are still there. The eyebags for example.





December 31, 2012

ばか

I can't believe I just spent almost two hours doing nonsensical things when I could've continue finishing those 50 journal entries. *dying*

I shouldn't even be on this blog. The temptation is killing me....

I actually just finished dinner at almost 11 and its now 12.30. It seems that only 1 and a half hour had past.

At first, all I did was took this pictures


It was supposed to be inspirational to me, to keep doing those journal. There's about 41 to go. So, I wanted to post it on this blog. However, I stumbled upon Nina's entry. *drumrole please...*
She talked about how she have better things to do, yada yada, and one of it is to install an Arabic keyboard to her lappy. I just couldn't resist. I googled and learned how to properly use the keyboard for both Arabic and Japanese. I didn't really pay much attention to the Arabic since they use a completely different set on the keyboard. I have to relabel my keyboard if I want to properly type in Arabic or Jawi.

For the Japanese, I learn how to write for katakana and hiragana. I learned about the toggle keys to switch between the two, and also to switch between languages. Like so..。にほんご I actually just wrote Nihon-go. ~^O^~

I'm quite happy even though I may have to pull an all nighter tonight. This is all just a late night musing. Sorry for all of you who have to put up with my crap all the time. I wanna post more reviews for books, but i just either keep jumping from one unfinished book to another or I don't have any idea (yet) to tell you how I feel about a particular book.

This week might not be possible with the amount of exam and workload that I have. Urgghh, new year or not, the show must go on. Typical.

Well, おやすみ みな さん

November 23, 2012

Trust. Truth. Lies.

I'm actually in the middle of drawing the anatomy of a human body but I just finished reading an article by Obefiend. In the article, he talks about how Hitler shouldn't be viewed as a hero in the Muslim world as he kills the Jews. He was severely bashed in the comment section. Malaysian truly can't keep their opinion to themselves. Calm down people, it's his blog. You don't like what you read? Buzz off. I don't think you can write any article that is worth reading.

Anyways, history is written by those who won. If you don't believe this, let's look at our own history shall we. We say that all those unsung heroes like Tok Janggut and the gang are in fact heroes. The saviour of our country, brave, brave people.They all deserve a pat in the back. Unfortunately, I don't think the British viewed them as such. If I remember correctly, they were all insistent on putting their heads at the gallows, saying that those 'heroes' disturb their charity work of making Tanah Melayu as a civilised country.

As a Malaysian, I would obviously sided with my other comrades that British is definitely wrong. i would say that at the time, we already have our own system. They say we are incompetent but they're forgetting that we have the best ports at the time and great rulers. We were rich enough. They say we were uncivilised because we did not practice the same religion ad system that they have. This shows that opinions that people have about something is different. we can't know for sure what happens because there's no such thing as an unbiased writer. we are human, so we would always side with someone. Sometimes it's beneficial, sometimes we were influenced by them. We cannot just dismissed something because we say that is untrue.

What I'm saying here is just try to respect people's opinion. I know truth is not a democracy but people kept debating on little stuff. I can't help it that I'm too liberal. I often questioned religion and history. Nothings absolute and things are mostly man-made. I mean, they can alter the bible easily, what makes you think they won't do the same to history. Some says faith is believing something without proof.

A hilarious thing about human:
When we say that there's God, people easily said they believe Him.
When we say the paint is wet, they'll have to touch it first to be sure.

Click Here to go to the article that I've read earlier. It's the misconception on how Hitler killing Jews will benefit the Arabs. Take it with a pinch of salt. :3

October 23, 2012

My Study Table

Well, it's study week. I'm simply focusing on Bio and ignoring the rest. Since I have no will power to go out and breath some fresh air, I tinkered with my camera instead.

There's no subject matter that is interesting enough so I have to make do with my messy table. Here  it is...




September 25, 2012

This Gonna Be TMI

I got this questions off from tumblr. There's 102 of 'em. Feel free to read if you find me fascinating. I was honest, honest. Teehee. :3

Think of the last person who said I love you, do you think they meant it?
Yup, my mum. I'm awesome, so of course she does.

 Would you date an 18-year-old at the age you are now?
Yup

 When’s the last time you were aggravated and happy at the same time?
Pass

Would you ever smile at a stranger?
Yup, I do that all the time



Is there someone mad because you’re dating/talking to the person you are?
I don't think so. But, there's this one kid that people hate. So, sometimes even when i say his name, they say they don't wanna listen because they hate him. To be fair, he's kinda annoying. It's just ot felt a lot like bullying. I felt guilty because at times I'm relieved it's just not me. Can't do a thing to change that...



 Have you heard a song that reminds you of someone today?
Loads of them
For example Nice guys and Sometimes Say Never by Nigahiga reminds me of Wawa
Super Bass by Nicky Minaj made me remember the awesome time Mamai sang this
With You reminds me of the time where I have sore throat but still sang that song during English week with Mamai and Emy.
Eminem reminds me of Ika Nawy.
Almost every Korean song remind me of Wawa though.

 What exactly are you wearing right now?
White shirt, cream short.

How often do you listen to music?
I can't go more than 24 hour without music.

Do you wear jeans or sweats more?
Jeans. I don't think I own sweats nowadays. I wear jeans almost on every occasion except class.

 Do you think your life will change dramatically before 2012?
Nope.

Are you a social or an antisocial person?
Best of both world.

Have you ever kissed someone whose name begins with the letter ‘A’?
My lips are virgins. Thank you very much.

What about ‘R’?
Hmmm, how about no.



Can you drive a stick shift?
Yup. Yay me.

Do you care if people talk badly about you?


Are you going out of town soon?
Nope. Exam's are screwing my head right now.

When was the last time you cried?
I cried almost everyday. I'm pretending to be a fountain.
LOL, nah. I cried over books mostly. i bottled up my feelings most of the time. But with books, I can mourn all day long.

Have you ever told someone you loved them?
Does family counts.. If it is, I tell them loads of time.
If they doesn't hmmm. I once told this guy that I like him when I was 13. I think he likes me too. But at that time, this other guy already like me and we kinda  hang together and I sorta like him back. So, I hang out with my crush on some days and the other guy on some day. The funny thing is I actually really like another guy but he so hates me. Story of my life. Now, I just stick to fictional characters. Less hassle and awkward moments.

If you could change your eye color, would you?
Yes. Violet would be nice. I'd settle for icy blue though. Well, since I'm on a role, why don't you just give me a supermodel body and fair skin. I like my face already so yeah....

Is there a boy who you would do absolutely everything for?
Right now? Nope. Well, maybe Emy cause he's my best buddy right now. Since I never managed to keep best buddies longer than two years period, he might be demoted next year if he lose contact with me.

Name something you dislike about the day you’re having.
Today.. hmm, I just dislike the rain. I don't have any umbrella so I used my sweater to avoid getting wet. But then class was cold. Unfortunately, my sweater is soak and couldn't give me any warmth, making me colder even.

Is it cute when guys kiss you on your forehead?
Nope. Just kiss me on the cheek like my bros do. :)

Are you dating the last person you talked to?
Nope. Currently single. Secretly married to Draco.

What are you sitting on right now?
Floor. Carpet. To poor and lazy to buy myself a chair.

Does anyone regularly (other than family) tell you they love you?
Regularly? No. Occasionally, yes... Ah, I feel so unloved.


Have you ever wanted someone you couldn’t have?
Loads of time. I think most of my crushes are unattainable. For one, they're fair and kawaii. Plus, they might have already a girlfriend or two.

Who was the last person you talked to before you went to bed last night?
Jihah. My current roommate. She's like a little sister I never had. I'm beginning to love her. She kinda grow on me. 

Do you get a lot of colds?
No

Where is the shirt you are wearing from?
Some mall. Bought it with Ezan. It cost RM10. Damn, if you go anywhere with her, you're inclined to buy something. She had that let's-buy-something aura.

Does anyone hate you?
I don't know and I don't care.
I'm not some freaking idiot who think that the ground that I walk on should be worshiped. I know some of my act might be displeasing to someone's eyes. We can't please everyone. so love me, hate me, see if I care. 

Do you have any empty alcohol bottles hidden somewhere in your room?
Nope. I don't drink and don't intend to try it.

Do you like watching scary movies?
Kinda. But, I'm a scaredy-cat. Don't bring me to that kind of movies. I scream. Really loud that you'd be embarrassed to be with me.

Do you want your tongue pierced?
No.. I mean ewwww. Lip piercing look kinda hot on some guys but tongue? Nobody can rock that shit.

If you had to delete one year of your life completely, which would it be?
My 1 year old year. I can't remember those so it won't be missed. I mean, this question ask about the memory of the year, not the event itself right.... if not, I won't be alive anymore. T.T

Did you have a dream last night?
Yes. It was horrible. My first time remembering my dream too. I was forced to wake up because in my dream, people are force-feeding me slugs and maggots. Other insects as well. There was even  live butterfly. I have no idea why though. *shudder*

When was the last time you told someone you loved them?
This is getting repetitive. I did last night. Towards my mum and people on tumblr.

Do you think you’ll be married in 5 years?
I guess so. I don't wanna die a virgin or be a spinster with 10 cats.

Do you think someone has feelings for you?
Now? No. Who in their right mind would. I'm dysfunctional. Like that song somewhere says everyone has their bad traits but can you accept mine (warning! paraphrase)

Do you think someone is thinking about you right now?
Maybe. Or maybe all of the are currently dreaming of me right now. It's past midnight already.

Did you have a good day yesterday?
Quite. If you minus the exam and the rain.

Think back 2 months ago; were you in a relationship?
No. I'm not a slut. My relationship status wouldn't change every month.

In the next 48 hours, will you hang out with a girl?
Yes. I'm a girl. Of course i would.

Has anyone told you they don’t want to ever lose you?
Not in so many words.

What’s the best part about school?
My friends.


Do you have any pictures on your Facebook?

Yes. But my DP is not me. I like anime faces more than my own.

 Do you ever pass notes to your friends in school?
Sometimes. I don't really like it.  Because I speak faster than I write. And the thinking part. When I talk it's automatic, unregistered. When I write, I tend to over-analyse.

Do you replay things that have happened in your head?
Yes, especially embarrassing and random moments that you feel like crawling in a hole somewhere. My mind like to torture me.

Were you single over the last summer?
Yes. What's with this relationship questions. Guys are not up for grabs. Plus, they don't see me as a girl. (Inner me: Duh...)

Is your life anything like it was two years ago?
No. It's harder.

What are you supposed to be doing right now?
Sleep or study.

Do you hate the last guy you had a conversation with?
No. In fact, I like them well enough even thought we rarely exchange pleasantries. Kinda out off topic when with them. If everything else fails, interest them with the current book that I'm reading.

Are you nice to everyone?
Yes. Or I think I do. Am I?

Have you ever liked someone you didn’t expect to?
No. I don't hate people so what's not to like.

Do you think you can last in a relationship for 6 months and not cheat?
Yes. If he bores me, let's just end it instead of dragging it along. Don't get me wrong, I need not someone who can amuse me, just someone who understand me and can bring out the best in me. *vice versa*

Are you good at hiding your feelings?
Nope. people say I'm an open book.

Do you think you like someone?
Nope.

Have you kissed someone whose name starts with a ‘J’?
Urghhhh, for the last time. No!

Do you prefer to be friends with girls or boys?
Boys cause I grow up with them.

Has anyone of your friends ever seen you cry?
Yup. I cried in public loads of time. Over a book mostly. Sometimes, I just can't control my emotion. There's this one time I have to recite something from religious studies. I had it memorised but when it was my turn, I got nervous and forgot. Come on, it was something that I recite everyday in my prayer. My teacher was a little intimidating so I cried. I think I'm a bit tad emotional. (Me: Ya think * cock head to the side while hands on the hip)

Do you hate anyone?
Nope, but I find some people are overly annoying.

How’s your heart?
Ok for a 19 year old. No tar, no nicotine. Just some caffeine.

Is there something that happened in your past that you hate talking about?
Nope.

Have you ever cried over a guy?
Nope.

Who is probably talking a load of crap about you right now?
I have no idea. I'm no psychic or had pissed of anyone lately.

Are your toenails painted pink?
Nope.

Will your next kiss be a mistake?
If the one I'm gonna marry is a mistake. So yeah...

Girls love it when boyfriends cry; correct?
No. It'll be so sad when they cry. They have this big ego not letting you see them cry.

Have your pants ever fallen down in public?
Nope.

Who was the last person you were on the phone with?
Wawa.

How do you look right now?
Just a little sleep deprive but otherwise okay.

Do you have someone you can be your complete self around?
I don't know. Maybe I need to keep looking.

Can you commit to one person?
Maybe in a few years from now........

Do you have someone of the opposite sex you can tell everything to?
Yes. Hope he didn't mind though. Or maybe he does already. It's been a while since we texted each other.

Have you ever felt replaced?
Loads of time. I moved a lot so  I change schools. That feeling is inevitable and it eats you from the inside. I learned to ignore it and make new friends. It taught me to be wary of people and not to close to them. A quality that I have that I hate....

Did you wake up cranky?
Yup. I'll kill my bros if they woke me up early during the holidays. That's because I usually slept after Subuh.

Are you a jealous person?
I don't think so. Yeah, I am. Even among closest friends or even family.

Are relationships ever worth it?
Yeah. In the end, you want to share your life with someone.

Anyone you’re giving up on?
Pass.....

Currently wanting to see anyone?
Pass... *cause I don't see any worthy candidate around*

Name something you have to do tomorrow?
Wake up.

Last person you cried in front of?
Jihah and Ezan. While reading some stupid novel. They make fun of me.

Is there someone you will never forget?
I forget stuff easily.....

Do you think the person you have feelings for is protective of you?
Pass

If the person you wish to be with were with you, what would you be doing right now?
Kiss... hahahahhha.  I dunno, talk of course. That's all I wanna do with people right now. A company would be nice.

Are you over your past?
I'm only 19. I don't have a dark past... Yet.

Have you ever liked one of your best friends of the opposite sex?
Yeah. Once. Then my other best friend asked whether I like him or not. I wasn't sure of my feeling so I answered no and they hooked up. Sad at first. Then, I'm over it. It was a crush developed because of spending lots of time together I guess. Still friends with him but not best bud cause of distance and have nothing to talk about. I did visit him before i went to uni though.

Is there anyone you can tell EVERYTHING to?
Yes. Maybe. If I find the time.

If your first true love knocked on your door with apology and presents, would you accept?
Yes.

So, the last person you kissed just happens to arrive at your door at 3AM; do you let them in?
Hmmmm, if I ever kiss a person in the first place so yeah..perhaps.

Have you ever liked someone who your friends hated?
No. We're friends, of course we would hate the same person.

Will you be in a relationship in 2 months?
Yes.

Is there anyone you know with the name Michael?
Nope. Only Mikhail... Close enough.

Have you ever kissed a Matthew?
No, But I like that name.

Were you in a relationship in January? How was it going?
Pass

Were you happy with the person you liked in March?
Pass

Don’t tell me lies, is the last person you texted attractive?
Yes. She's beautiful.

Who do you have texts from?
My mum, Emy, my classmates.

If the person you like says they like someone else, what would you say?
Okay... We can still be friends can't we?

Have you ever kissed someone older than you?
No kissing......

Who’s in your profile picture with you?
Nobody. Even I'm not in the picture.

Ever kissed under fireworks?
Again with the kisses... *sigh* Besides, it's called firework display for a reason okay. Not PDA (public display of affection) but more to get your eyeball glued to beauty and art kind of way.

Has anybody ever given you butterflies?
No. I'm never in love. Just tons of crushes and hero-worship.

September 22, 2012

I am too lazy to think of a title

Screw Biology.

There's still a few chapters that I have to cram into my head but right now I'm too distracted.
Lots of people say that taking medic would be exhausting. That is not a lie but not exactly the truth either.

My friends who chose medic as their program said there are assignments to be done, lab report etc. Unfortunately I have a taste of relaxation and pure bliss during TESL that I can't bring myself up to standard for this course.

What am I babbling? *sigh*

I am a procrastination maniac. There, I said it. Happy now.

Now, since the cat is out off the bag , let me enlighten you on why I am like that. Internet plays a big role in shaping my attitude. Suck it, I gave in to its temptation far too easily. I like to be somewhat of a know-it-all stuck up jerk. Thus the reason I'm tinkering with everything that look interesting enough. If only I have that kind of dedication in my studies I could of ace in everything.

Rambling again..........

What stress me out is that the amount of reading that I have to do for my examination is actually a lot less than the novels that I could finish in mere hours. My housemates are a studious bunch. All of them have a systematic way of studying. They finish their assignment early and they understand perfectly what the teachers were spouting out of their mouth. They have short notes and do extra exercises. I stick out like a sore thumb 'cause I'm messy and do none of all the above. I also have the lowest mark compared to them. Not in all the subject mind you. I do study however miniscule the time allocated for it.

I'm thinking on how to change myself.  It is so fucking hard. I started not to get out and explore Penang anymore. I went out to roller-blade every evening as part of my healthy regime.

What I want to do but still can't keep at it:-
  • do short notes
  • keep my workplace clean
  • finish tutorials given
  • fold my laundry
  • wake up early
  • do extra exercises
Hmm, that's not actually a lot. What am I worried for. Yeah, the fact that I think I have ADD. I can't focus. I spaced out during lecture. There's this one time, I was focusing and understanding a subtopic of Genetic. It was interesting that I can even grasp about the fact. Then I saw something out of the corner of my eyes, started to sway a bit, WHAM, BAM thank you ma'am, I'm lost. What the hell are you teaching woman. I look back at my printed slides and thought "My God why am I here again and why the hell did I chose this as my life". When I came back to my senses, i realized that I somewhat like it and gave me a purpose in life. Its telling me that if its hard to get, I would be most likely to appreciate it. Although sometimes the thought of running back to TESL is quite appealing, I cannot bring myself to do it.

Maybe, just maybe, I could be happy here. Be happy with my choices and start to live in the real world. I mean, I'm miles behind everyone. I have a pretty good brain even if I rarely use it. I just have to discard the random knowledge that I stored up there and use that space for cramming exam based fact.  My friends are also settled and happy at their respective places, having everything map out for their future. I'm just a fish out of water or perhaps just a fox lost in the city, unsure about everything. In the end the fox might die because it can't get its normal food. Or maybe the fox live luxuriously raiding the kitchens instead of having to hunt, it get to just take immobile food items.

 
Maybe I am like that. Slicing your wrist is too mainstream.

August 29, 2012

When I'm Swamp

I'm a messy person. If you don't believe me, ask all my previous dormmates, roommates and housemates who tolerate me enough all this years.

The problem is, I know it looks unsightly but I myself know exactly where everything is.

That's what I said. My friends would disagree thought. It's actually them who know where my stuff is. I tend to forget them. I often misplaced my wallet, keys and phone. It was up to them to  point them out to me or sometime we even clean up the whole dorm to find only 1 lost item.

Wellllllllllllllllllll, living in a hostel , make that several hostels, taught me how to be more organised. Mostly. Most of the time. Oh, all right, whenever  I see my place resembles a pig sty rather than an actual bed.

I'm skirting away from the topic aren't I. Madam Laily would be so dissapointed in me. She would strip me bare and humiliate me. Nah, she ain't that evil. Only when she's pregnant with that evil Batrisha of hers. (If you're reading this ma'am, I think you're actually the best writing teacher... ever! I'm just lazy).



Just take a look at this pics. This was my previous room in UiTM Kuantan for Semester 2. I won't show my bunk bed though. It's just beside the table. JSYK, my table is on the right. it's next to my bed. I got the bottom one. Yay me. The room is miniscule though.

What I actually wanna say is, whenever I have assignments, my table would look like  that. Afterwards, it would be straightened out immediately Why? I sometimes suffer from OCD and I would like seeing my stuff neat and tidy. Normally, I suffered from ADD and Peter Pan Syndrome.

I did my Math homework just now. My place look horrid. I haven't bought a chair so, the floor suddenly look extra comfy.


Since the assignment torture is over with, the place is spiffy clean. I'd managed to sweep everything so now I'm off to bed.

This stuff down here actually motivates me to finish my homework when in UiTM. Since I like to notify myself with sticky notes about things I gotta do, my cork board is always full. My strategy was, draw a nice pic with a quote on the back. Voila. Homework's done earlier for the sake of clear board.



August 27, 2012

My Penang Escapade

Its late. I should go to bed. But, if I did not write this down, the awesomeness of what happen might escape from my mind completely.





That was KT's bus stop. It was swarming with people. I know I'm not much of a photographer but even with the grainy pictures, you get what I'm talking about. *snicker*

Well, it was all sunshiney and happy thoughts from Dungun. When we arrive in KT, everything started going downhill. There's this policeman who come up and demanded that the driver shows his license. He also asked us for our ticket. My theory is, they want to prevent people from riding the bus by paying the driver. this is because some driver will pocket the money themselves instead of giving them to their employer. Plus, if we do not own a ticket, if anything happen, we are not insured. OMG, if you hurt an part of your body during the journey, no compensation will be given.

The bus was as cold as the freezer. I am currently suffering the sniffles as I am writing this post due to the coldness of the interior of the bus. Even with the help of my brand new sweater, I was still hugging myself to death during the 9-10 hour ride.

My ride started at 8 pm so I had no dinner. I was hoping to grab a bite at McD, but seeing the never-ending sea of people made me think twice. Besides, the bus did not even let us stop there. It was just stopping to fetch a few more passengers. *my tummy start the protest here*

I manage to eat something at 1am. The restaurant was looking a bit sad and rundown that I cannot even dream of being choosy about food. Three slab of rice. Yes, slab, because the rice stick together like rocks. I pour it with soup and start eating. It was suppose to be 'Sup Daging' but I can't seem to find any meat on the bone. My dinner was pitiful but at that time I felt that it is way better than any Double Cheese Burger.

A few more stops at rundown cafes made me wonder where the hell is the R&R. I would go down everytime the bus stop as to escape the freezing mini Arctic disguised as bus. Even if it was no better outside than inside, at least I get to stretch my legs a bit.

In Penang, we stopped at Butterworth which was suppose to be my stop. Grogy and cold, I asked the taxi driver on the steps "Is this Penang Central"? Low and behold, he said no. But alas, I listened to him and resume my ride.

I'd seen a few landmarks that's a tell-tale that I was being off course but I ignore it, willing it to be wrong, even. After riding the Penang Bridge, my nightmare began. I went down to a new bus stop which I've never seen before. The bus driver was treating me like dirt (I understand that he's dead tired, I don't blame him) so I have to catch a bus to the jetty and then a ferry to Penang Central. During my journey, I met a man who offends me so.

He is originally from Medan (a genuine Indonesian, not his ancestors) and is living with his wife and kids in Selangor. His wife is doing her degree in UKM. My first thought was, immigrants...red alert. I don't really ind his nationality thought but more of his speech. he talks more than me and that's saying something. Since I am overcome with tiredness, I don't feel inclined to rebut his statements but merely becoming a polite audience who nod and smile. His destination was the same as mine so I couldn't help being a good Samaritan showing him the way. What irks me was he kept shoving in my face about how people who work or the government won't get rich and Chinese don't really know how to do business. He is in MLM which I think is a scam. Sometimes, I pity people like him. I admit he's a sweet talker as he managed to sell his book about the MLM while we're on the Rapid Penang bus.

He also talks to me about books. How it teaches us value. Seriously? I am an epitome of a bookworm. I ingested books daily. He dare saying people like me only read novels. How shallow, I do read self-help book and other genres as well. I don't go around shoving them in people's face didn't I.

I agree with the whole government thingy but I beg to differ about the Chinese. My Dad's grandpa come from Yunan somewhere in China. He is a businessman who came in his Jong (ship) and finally settle down in Terengganu. Before independence, he used to go back and forth between China and Tanah Melayu. Terengganu once held the best port in Tanah Melayu. See.... Not all Chinese descended from those miners. Some already have a background in business. And he said they don't.

When we finally arrive in Penang Central, it was a matter of choice. Would I rather miss Subuh or miss the 601 bus to Kailan. The answer is of course the bus. So, I pray my Subuh Dinasour and catch the next bus which is about 45 minutes later. This is where he managed to sell some books. I noticed that Penang has a variety of immigrants, from Indonesia, Nepal and Bangladesh. What kind of work do they do.... Do they ever go home or they just stay and became populated with us.

We parted at Hotel Sri Malaysia where he's attending a health class which he's been promoting for me to come. *not in a  million years.

Come on, one of the merchandise that he's selling is a pair of socks which you don't have to wash for a month and it won't smell. The actual function that he claimed was that it regulates blood or something. It is seriously fashionably challenge so I won't be caught dead wearing 'em.

I finally reconnected with my friends who rode another bus and arrived earlier than me. We rode a 'kereta sapu' home.


June 12, 2012

Admire

Arr matey!!! *brandishing a sword in the air.


Well, I was going to start with a lame hello or saying that it has been a while since I'm here.
I did intend to talk about my mum's new hobby, my holiday or even a stray cat that I found.
But, after blog hopping to a few, well blogs, I found that I really lack of things to say and I have a very plain way of writing.


That somehow depress me....
   
Enough of the gloom and doom.


I'm gonna talk about some people that I admire...
Not that kind of admire, or whatever mushy stuff in your head...


I admire this three people's writing. One write with particular cheeriness. Another with great wit. And the other are simply weird. Well she say unique and I somewhat agrees. In my opinion, all of them have it in them, the power of pulling people to read. (or maybe just me)


Nina said (her poster did anyway) that to be a good writer, you must write every day to get a hang of it. I did try, I really do, but I can't seem to entertain myself. I am not amused by it. I don't mean I was suppose to laugh at my writing but at least others doesn't seem bland like mine. And they use such big words... I'm so jealous of them. T^T


Here's the links:
http://innocent-ninaa.blogspot.com/
http://kubinashi.blogspot.com/
http://supermaninpyjamas.blogspot.com/


I can't get the link to work so you just have to copy and paste it to that search bar on top. >,< Sorry for the inconvenience.


I hope you guys would enjoy it as much as I did. I'd love to write more but I have my insecurities. I know that my self doubt is the key to my down fall or self destruct. I'll try posting little by little, time and time again, so I could somehow overcome this attitude. I know I can do better. I believe in me (even if you guys don't)



Until next time.









  

May 14, 2012

Recycling

This is sad actually. I've been googling for recycling bins or place to recycle stuff in Terengganu. I know that RD Papers is in Kuala Terengganu but it is a recycling centre. What I need are recycling bins. It is hard for me to gather all of my recycling items to the city. It's like 100++ kilometres away from home. Are you saying that I should waste that much petrol to recycle? I wouldn't mind if it is only half an hour away or something but a 2 hour drive is not something I'm excited of.

Come on!!! The 3R campaign was in effect on 2nd of December 2000.

 

Every year, 11 November is supposed to be the National Recycling Day. I bet all of you do not no that, don't you? Heck, even I do not know about it until today.

When I was in Kuantan, there was recycling bins at the gas station and my college as well. Here, I see people throw away trash easily. Many people said that we need to educate Malaysian on how to recycle. Maybe we have enough of education, it is actually time for action.

Well, enough of the gloom and doom. Here are some pictures of other countries' recycling bins. Some are cute and some are way better than us. Although some look dysfunctional, at least they have them.

Singapore:
           


England:
    

Spain:

    

Mexico:

  

Egypt:



Istanbul:



Are you not amuse with my research.......

May 8, 2012

Kidnapping an Archy Student's Blog Post


It's raining and I'm suppose to be off the net but I stumbled upon an archy student's blog and I found her sort-of quiz. http://maliharamlan.blogspot.com   <--- this is the blog. :3
Being a good kid and all I put the link so it ain't considered plagiarism.. hehe.


When you look at yourself in the mirror in the morning, what's the first thing you say?
 I don't say anything to myself when  I look in the mirror. :p

How much cash do you have on you?
RM50. I'm broke


What is your main ring tone on your phone?
What Makes You Beautiful- One Direction


What shirt are you wearing?
My black PDO tee

What's a saying that you say a lot?
hmmm, I don't know

Do you like someone?
Right now? No.


The last song you listened to?
Coming Home- Skylar Grey

Ever been in a car crash?
Yup.  When I was in primary school. We hit a cow. I think it die after that. :(

Do you have any phobias?
Nope. But I have a fear. People shouldn't know about it 'cause it scared me. haha

When did you fall in love for the first time?
I have crushes but never love.

Who Is Your Longest Friend & How Long?
Erm friend.. Nur Iffa Amalina Soberi. I've known her since little. But... we're not close although we chatted sometimes on FB. :)


Who are you going to ask out next?
My mum perhaps. 'Cause she wanna go to KT tomorrow so I wanna come with.


When was the last time you laughed hard?
I dunno, a few days before when watching a Japanese drama.

Who will be the one you always have fun with?
My bros. They're annoying as hell but they're sometimes fun to be around.


Who was the last person that told you he/she love you?
Haha. That's easy. My mum, my bro. They say I love you to me everyday. (well, not all of my bro)


What was the first thing you thought when you woke up yesterday morning?
Waaah. It's late
Are you too shy to ask someone out?
Yup. 

Where did you go for your first date and who was it with?
Told ya I have crushes. So a walk at the beach ain't considered a date.

Chocolate or Vanilla?
Definitely chocolate. Yummy. :d


Who is the first person you call when you have a bad day?
Nobody. Unless it's really, really bad, I'll call anyone I'm close to at that time. As hard it is for me to admit it, I have nobody who really knows  me and been friends with me for a long time.

After taking that survey-quiz or something. I realise that I don't really know myself. The answers won't pop out immediately. That sucks. 

May 1, 2012

Rain

It has been raining non-stop since I got back from the night market. We were in the car when it seems like the heavens had opened up and pour gallons and gallons of water upon us. As the car moved, I could see thousand of raindrops pitter-pattering on the windshield.

                        

 The roads were like covered with a thin sheet of clear wrapping papers as they look so shiny. The thunders and lightning were way too busy making their own concert that my radio station shut down and listen.

The house even experience a blackout for a few seconds due to the rain.

A plus side to this is food taste way better and it feels good to lay in front of the telly. Suits was on tonight. :3