When i got back from my recent diving trip, Lang Tengah Island on 3/3/2009, it was a tuesday morning, 1am and I went back to the lab after I got some sleep. It was a great day, and I tried to stay positive despite the fact that I was feeling lazy from the holiday.
There were much to do on the day, as I have about 3-4 research projects that is in dire need of my attention, and I have been putting everything aside as I'm a professional procrastinator and immune to guilt attack. I got into an accident, my second major accident in my entire life, after 8-9 years of driving, the first major one happened 2 years ago, on 4/4/2007, and now, 3/3/2009, it happened again. Same scenario. Fortunately, no one was hurt. The incident was quite heated that violence nearly broke out, but I was rational enough despite furious, not to smack the person with a spanar.
So, after a few days thinking about it, I wondered what made a person so angry at you, and what could I have done to reduce the fury. I supposed things might be better if I showed a little more concern on the motorcyclist's welfare, after he flew from his bike. Instead, I was shocked and the phrase "oh my god" went through my head like a zillion times. I figured if I had responded quickly enough, get down from the car and ran to the cyclist and helped him up, asked if he's injured before he started yelling at me, it would at least made a difference in the situation, that he wouldn't have gotten so angry that he wanted to hit me, yet he knew he couldnt instead took my car keys and pissed me off instead.
I was angry at the fact my keys were taken, but now, I'm indifferent. Perhaps it was my fault, perhaps it was a response that I didnt like the feeling of people yelling at me, or bullying me. Last time when someone bumped into my car, he yelled foul languages at me, and scolded me for not being an accommodating driver. He was the one coming out of the junction. I was new to driving, so I took the heat and let him bully me into compensating him, of which, at the time, I didnt have any money. So, I kinda escaped, after all the tongue lashing.
Perhaps my fury sparked because I didnt want to take any crap from anyone, or let anyone bully me, be it my fault or not, because an accident is an accident. I did what I could do at the accident, called the emergency operator, asked if the motorcyclist needed an ambulance or not or if he's injured and did everything I could think of to handle the situation as calmly as I could. yet, now, I feel guilty for not asking how my passanger was feeling, if she was okay from the incident, which I think she was pretty much in shock. I'm really sorry about that.
Anyway, perhaps the most important thing when an accident occurs is to always be concern of the human life first, before starting to blame each other on the cause of accident. These motorcyclists are... of lower capabilities of a developed mind, so maybe drivers should be thoughtful of them first. This is of course, not applicable to the idiots called Rempits. If any driver is unfortunate to come in contact, just hit and drive straight into a police station or if the car is incapacitated, call the police immediately.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
I used to blog a lot. There are always something to talk about, something to write, and I would sit in front of the computer, typing and describing everything that went through my head, patiently and in details.
Perhaps after a while, (after 6 years), one kinda get over things. Grew out of it. It's probably an outlet for me to just tell a story or just shout something out, so that it's out of the system and I can move on with life. Still... I'm considering if I should re-start this. I dont know.
Perhaps after a while, (after 6 years), one kinda get over things. Grew out of it. It's probably an outlet for me to just tell a story or just shout something out, so that it's out of the system and I can move on with life. Still... I'm considering if I should re-start this. I dont know.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
It's really odd, that when I am here at this blog page, I cant seem to blog. But when I'm away, or busy doing something else, I would have this muse to blog and tell a nice story.
Sigh.. it's so hard to sync blogging ideas to blogging.
Anyway.. about life, I am currently in love with this song by Khalil Fong called "Ai Ai Ai (Love love love)" and i SHALL be learning how to play the guitar version of it, whenever I have the time next. It's going to be Chinese New Year soon, and my closet is entirely cleared of old crappy clothes and left with nothing but nicer pieces of clothes that i even wear soemthing nice to sleep (as i have cleared my closet of all crappy clothes). I bought five pairs of shoes...and I have no idea what's wrong with me. I also bought other things.. which i supposed it would help me look better EXCEPT i manage to put on weight before CNY. hah! great. Oh well...
I am having problems about my Vietnam trip... kinda need to settle my accommodation fees, as well as save up for expenses. Sigh.... this is the consequence of traveling without proper budgeting. then again, i suppose it's the only way to make a trip happen because it FORCES you to do it. Rather than saving all the money aside and never have heart to spend it. First step to making a trip happen, buy the plane tickets. The rest will just HAVE to fall into place because u have taken the first step. :D
I think one of the reasons i could travel as much as I do is because i looked out for promotions.. particularly for airfare and travel package. sometimes, i would even go for early-bird promo for next year's package (geez!). still.. planning is good. u provide an 'insured income' for the resort and they'll be glad that they have a customer. As for me, I have a trip.
This year, apart from the family trip to Ho Chi Minh City, i will also be going on a dive trip in Pulau Lang Tengah. After that, it's truly FULL steam ahead for research and work, all the way till August, where a couple of divers i met in Sipadan last year will be meeting up again for the MOLA-MOLA & MANTA season in BALI! BALI BALI BALI! HURRAH!
still.. that's going to be like another RM2k burnt.. although Renee is giving me the tickets for free. :D Gotta love that girl. Renee is my roommate I met in Sipadan Island and she's an airstewardess for AirAsia. She is giving me this free ticket to Bali so that we can dive together for the mola2. I never thought I would be able to see the sunfish until.. at least i start working or something.
Still.. my MAIN target for now, particularly in travel plan, is my transcontinent trip. I'm flying to London (one way) and slowly inch back the continent until my money depleted and fly home frm the end point. :D and that, i am hoping that I can do it in 2010.
Sigh.. it's so hard to sync blogging ideas to blogging.
Anyway.. about life, I am currently in love with this song by Khalil Fong called "Ai Ai Ai (Love love love)" and i SHALL be learning how to play the guitar version of it, whenever I have the time next. It's going to be Chinese New Year soon, and my closet is entirely cleared of old crappy clothes and left with nothing but nicer pieces of clothes that i even wear soemthing nice to sleep (as i have cleared my closet of all crappy clothes). I bought five pairs of shoes...and I have no idea what's wrong with me. I also bought other things.. which i supposed it would help me look better EXCEPT i manage to put on weight before CNY. hah! great. Oh well...
I am having problems about my Vietnam trip... kinda need to settle my accommodation fees, as well as save up for expenses. Sigh.... this is the consequence of traveling without proper budgeting. then again, i suppose it's the only way to make a trip happen because it FORCES you to do it. Rather than saving all the money aside and never have heart to spend it. First step to making a trip happen, buy the plane tickets. The rest will just HAVE to fall into place because u have taken the first step. :D
I think one of the reasons i could travel as much as I do is because i looked out for promotions.. particularly for airfare and travel package. sometimes, i would even go for early-bird promo for next year's package (geez!). still.. planning is good. u provide an 'insured income' for the resort and they'll be glad that they have a customer. As for me, I have a trip.
This year, apart from the family trip to Ho Chi Minh City, i will also be going on a dive trip in Pulau Lang Tengah. After that, it's truly FULL steam ahead for research and work, all the way till August, where a couple of divers i met in Sipadan last year will be meeting up again for the MOLA-MOLA & MANTA season in BALI! BALI BALI BALI! HURRAH!
still.. that's going to be like another RM2k burnt.. although Renee is giving me the tickets for free. :D Gotta love that girl. Renee is my roommate I met in Sipadan Island and she's an airstewardess for AirAsia. She is giving me this free ticket to Bali so that we can dive together for the mola2. I never thought I would be able to see the sunfish until.. at least i start working or something.
Still.. my MAIN target for now, particularly in travel plan, is my transcontinent trip. I'm flying to London (one way) and slowly inch back the continent until my money depleted and fly home frm the end point. :D and that, i am hoping that I can do it in 2010.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
I hate people who takes others for granted, particularly when others care about them. Such un-appreciative notions can be easily seen through lack of effort in REPLYING EMAILS nor even able to spend 3 minutes of their precious time to reply a message or drop A LINE after receiving an email from others just to inform the inconvenience of writing an update to the other person.
I dont like... people who takes me for granted. I dont like people whom i treat as friends to treat me like crap. I just dont think that there is ever a possibility that one cannot find time to inform others that they are busy, and ignore that one email for weeks, while within that weeks of waiting for a reply, several other emails come in to updates and check on the party concerned. I supposed I'm being too emotional on this matter but.. what the heck. At least a reply during christmas or new year from my text would be some sort of acknowledgment. but.. i guess the world does not revolve around ME.
I also didnt like the fact that when I travel, others tag along without helping me PLAN the trip. Even though I have mentioned time and times again, to draft out the itinerary or budget, all i get is.. 'when i have the time'. okayy... when u have the time, read my travel blog adventures then.
I have decided to go on MY OWN backpack trip, and just move along with MY life's plan without these people who just wouldnt help me in realizing a dream instead, just keeping me from living it. So, if u wanna keep dreaming, be my guest. I've got money to save, continent to cross and a world to see. Adventures ahead.. waiting for me. YOU can keep dreaming and stick to your attitude. Just dont stand in my way.
2009 ... it didnt seem to me that it's a good start because i'm so irritable this year. particular at the beginning. oh well.. good or bad, life goes on. i SHALL just continue my life with the good.
I dont like... people who takes me for granted. I dont like people whom i treat as friends to treat me like crap. I just dont think that there is ever a possibility that one cannot find time to inform others that they are busy, and ignore that one email for weeks, while within that weeks of waiting for a reply, several other emails come in to updates and check on the party concerned. I supposed I'm being too emotional on this matter but.. what the heck. At least a reply during christmas or new year from my text would be some sort of acknowledgment. but.. i guess the world does not revolve around ME.
I also didnt like the fact that when I travel, others tag along without helping me PLAN the trip. Even though I have mentioned time and times again, to draft out the itinerary or budget, all i get is.. 'when i have the time'. okayy... when u have the time, read my travel blog adventures then.
I have decided to go on MY OWN backpack trip, and just move along with MY life's plan without these people who just wouldnt help me in realizing a dream instead, just keeping me from living it. So, if u wanna keep dreaming, be my guest. I've got money to save, continent to cross and a world to see. Adventures ahead.. waiting for me. YOU can keep dreaming and stick to your attitude. Just dont stand in my way.
2009 ... it didnt seem to me that it's a good start because i'm so irritable this year. particular at the beginning. oh well.. good or bad, life goes on. i SHALL just continue my life with the good.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
2008
What have I done?
It didnt feel like as if I have done anything at all. In fact, it felt like I have wasted an entire year. So... I thought maybe I should think about what are my regrets this year and change to a better person next year. :D
What I couldnt achieve this year, in terms of life, was to finish my MSc studies and graduate. Partly was due to my inability & incompetence to produce enough manuscripts to expedite my examination process. Other than that, it was also due to my own lack of seriousness towards my work and thesis submission which is why NOW, i am stuck at this stage and end up here. As of end of 2008, I have no savings to save my life, and have bad financial management (not to mention time management) so, I would dare to say that my biggest regret is to have never planned my time and expenses properly.
My 2009 resolution would be to discipline myself all over again, to teach myself responsibilities of being an ADULT. In short, to grow up.
2008 was an interesting year in terms of travel. I supposed I had my priorities wrong when I spent my money on taking 5 diving specialties and went to Sipadan... Although I wanted to gain my Master scuba diver license this year, but I am unable to afford the EFR license therefore, it has been postponed to a later date, hopefully in 2009. Then again, since 2009 is the beginning of my financial crisis year, I supposed it's rational and logical to put diving activities aside despite the fact that I have already bought tickets to Kuala Terengganu to dive in Pulau Lang Tengah, supposedly the best local diving spot in the peninsular. I shall ponder about that decision.
2009 trips are all lined up. I have a family trip in February, possible diving trip in end of Feb, and POSSIBLY another diving trip to see the Sunfish in Bali as promised to a new found friend from my Sipadan trip. :D Well... I supposed we all should just go with the flow and concentrate on things that mattered first i.e. my studies and graduation.
Next big event in life for me, other than graduations, is my see the world or die trying in shoe string budget. :D I've been postponing this plan for almost 2 years now.. and i guess it's time for me to seriously plan this, and see it come to reality in.. maybe 2010/2011. Planning is the first step to making dreams come true. :D London here I come.
Other than that, it's the usual resolutions like... learning something new, stay healthy, and the newest addition this year is.. to read more books. I think i barely read a story book this year. this is sad.
So, 2009 will change things. :D
What have I done?
It didnt feel like as if I have done anything at all. In fact, it felt like I have wasted an entire year. So... I thought maybe I should think about what are my regrets this year and change to a better person next year. :D
What I couldnt achieve this year, in terms of life, was to finish my MSc studies and graduate. Partly was due to my inability & incompetence to produce enough manuscripts to expedite my examination process. Other than that, it was also due to my own lack of seriousness towards my work and thesis submission which is why NOW, i am stuck at this stage and end up here. As of end of 2008, I have no savings to save my life, and have bad financial management (not to mention time management) so, I would dare to say that my biggest regret is to have never planned my time and expenses properly.
My 2009 resolution would be to discipline myself all over again, to teach myself responsibilities of being an ADULT. In short, to grow up.
2008 was an interesting year in terms of travel. I supposed I had my priorities wrong when I spent my money on taking 5 diving specialties and went to Sipadan... Although I wanted to gain my Master scuba diver license this year, but I am unable to afford the EFR license therefore, it has been postponed to a later date, hopefully in 2009. Then again, since 2009 is the beginning of my financial crisis year, I supposed it's rational and logical to put diving activities aside despite the fact that I have already bought tickets to Kuala Terengganu to dive in Pulau Lang Tengah, supposedly the best local diving spot in the peninsular. I shall ponder about that decision.
2009 trips are all lined up. I have a family trip in February, possible diving trip in end of Feb, and POSSIBLY another diving trip to see the Sunfish in Bali as promised to a new found friend from my Sipadan trip. :D Well... I supposed we all should just go with the flow and concentrate on things that mattered first i.e. my studies and graduation.
Next big event in life for me, other than graduations, is my see the world or die trying in shoe string budget. :D I've been postponing this plan for almost 2 years now.. and i guess it's time for me to seriously plan this, and see it come to reality in.. maybe 2010/2011. Planning is the first step to making dreams come true. :D London here I come.
Other than that, it's the usual resolutions like... learning something new, stay healthy, and the newest addition this year is.. to read more books. I think i barely read a story book this year. this is sad.
So, 2009 will change things. :D
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Dear god i've truly SINNED! omfg. whats wrong with me??!!! OMG!!!!!! i've crossed the line into a stalker. a STALKER! online stalker! wtf!!!!!!!
I occasionally use Google engine for a variety of purposes, sometimes out of boredom, to search for information on people. My god, little did I know I found some information that I SHOULDN'T find! okay.. updates on my last crush, the hairdresser. He's already attached.
Recently, i got my haircut and colored. Apparently, I look 'friendlier' and more approachable. :D at least the bugger is good for something. still.. getting over the crush... is a process. Oh well... now that i found out whatever that I was curious of, I can move on with my life and REALLY REALLY get a LIFE.
:D
I occasionally use Google engine for a variety of purposes, sometimes out of boredom, to search for information on people. My god, little did I know I found some information that I SHOULDN'T find! okay.. updates on my last crush, the hairdresser. He's already attached.
Recently, i got my haircut and colored. Apparently, I look 'friendlier' and more approachable. :D at least the bugger is good for something. still.. getting over the crush... is a process. Oh well... now that i found out whatever that I was curious of, I can move on with my life and REALLY REALLY get a LIFE.
:D
Monday, October 20, 2008
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Aint it funny? I never really believed in love at first sight because to fall in love at first sight is like... liking someone for that one piece of defining moment. I wonder how that works? Like major chemistry happening within a small area exposing one or two bodies with overwhelming chemical that induces this feeling called 'love'?
Nah... too bizarre to explain. But I do accept things like crush at first sight. This year, weird things seemed to be happening especially at this time of the year. I realized, every year, maybe this is going to be an annual event where my hormones especially run havoc, causing me to have this insane inclination to be crushing at every random guy I came across. Is this the sign of aging, or it's a sign of desperation? Neither sounded good.
Few months ago, I had quite a bit of aching on my right eye, that it was swollen. I went to a doctor, who turned out to be a young doctor, (as in within the acceptable limit of young but older than i am), and as I was going through the eye inspection, there was a part that I had to close my eyes with the doctor being right in front of me, scrutinizing the location of the swelling. At the period where I had my eyes closed, at first, it felt natural as in a patient and doctor medical scenario, but a few seconds later, I was wondering when was the last time I had my eyes closed with another person right in front of me, looking at my closed eyes. It made me laughed (inside), a little, but I felt something was happening around me. Like sparks or electric or whatever that was called. So, when the doc said 'okay", i quickly opened my eyes and pretended to be as cool as an alley cat, but he had his gaze locked on my eyes while I refused to play coy and looked innocently at him. He smiled, and then 'ah hem' a little, and fiddled with the computer to closed all the windows, and showed me his diagnosis of my infection. Since that incident, I shared it with a couple of girlfriends, which they have been telling me, the very moment I said "my eyes itches/hurts/etc", they will come up with a reply something along the line of 'quickly go see your charming doctor'. It's a typical nice story for girl talk, but that is where it stops. This is real life, not a bloody drama for YOUR entertainment.
So, once the charming doctor story is over, one of my friend, recommended her hairstylist to me, which she mentioned many great things about him, particularly being well groomed and handsome (doh, a hairstylist).. The plus point that got MY attention is that he wasn't a sissy, which i normally assume all male hairstylist are. So, since i NEEDED my hair cut as it was reaching my waist, and I got nothing to lose, I went to this hair salon, and meet the hairstylist. True that he was well received by many other customers, but when it was finally my turn, I was judging him based on what my friend has told me. Good looking--- umm.. okay i guess. Nice skin. Body--- umm.. ok.not fat.but who am i to judge. Now the skills, he fiddled with my dry and damaged hair and asked me if I ever put oil on it. Nope. never. Then, he asked how do I want to have my hair cut, and I just stared blankly at him, which got him to ask me what was my next plan with my hair. I eventually figured out I wanted to straightened my permed hair, and he added a few more remarks which I couldnt hear. One thing for sure about this guy is he is a great conversationalist. I took off my glasses so that he could do whatever with the hair without my glasses obstructing his work, and he commented 'has anyone suggested to u to wear contact lens?'. my answer 'nope'. Anyway, he mentioned many things which was very entertaining to me, and I wasnt bored to death during the session. By the end of the haircut, he 'nagged' at my laziness to at least take care of my hair. Okay... maybe I shud put in a bit of effort in taking care of my hair.
Now, about me... after the session, whatever remark he made during the haircut made me laugh, and it was memorable. I like this person. As a person or as a hairstylist, i dont really know. probably wouldnt mind going out with people like this since they can be somewhat or rather entertaining. As of now, I am looking for opportunities to bring my mom, brother, sisters to thes salon to have the opportunity of a second encounter with my charming hairstylist. oh well... the hormones will die off soon, meanwhile, why not just entertain myself and see what's going to happen in life.
Nah... too bizarre to explain. But I do accept things like crush at first sight. This year, weird things seemed to be happening especially at this time of the year. I realized, every year, maybe this is going to be an annual event where my hormones especially run havoc, causing me to have this insane inclination to be crushing at every random guy I came across. Is this the sign of aging, or it's a sign of desperation? Neither sounded good.
Few months ago, I had quite a bit of aching on my right eye, that it was swollen. I went to a doctor, who turned out to be a young doctor, (as in within the acceptable limit of young but older than i am), and as I was going through the eye inspection, there was a part that I had to close my eyes with the doctor being right in front of me, scrutinizing the location of the swelling. At the period where I had my eyes closed, at first, it felt natural as in a patient and doctor medical scenario, but a few seconds later, I was wondering when was the last time I had my eyes closed with another person right in front of me, looking at my closed eyes. It made me laughed (inside), a little, but I felt something was happening around me. Like sparks or electric or whatever that was called. So, when the doc said 'okay", i quickly opened my eyes and pretended to be as cool as an alley cat, but he had his gaze locked on my eyes while I refused to play coy and looked innocently at him. He smiled, and then 'ah hem' a little, and fiddled with the computer to closed all the windows, and showed me his diagnosis of my infection. Since that incident, I shared it with a couple of girlfriends, which they have been telling me, the very moment I said "my eyes itches/hurts/etc", they will come up with a reply something along the line of 'quickly go see your charming doctor'. It's a typical nice story for girl talk, but that is where it stops. This is real life, not a bloody drama for YOUR entertainment.
So, once the charming doctor story is over, one of my friend, recommended her hairstylist to me, which she mentioned many great things about him, particularly being well groomed and handsome (doh, a hairstylist).. The plus point that got MY attention is that he wasn't a sissy, which i normally assume all male hairstylist are. So, since i NEEDED my hair cut as it was reaching my waist, and I got nothing to lose, I went to this hair salon, and meet the hairstylist. True that he was well received by many other customers, but when it was finally my turn, I was judging him based on what my friend has told me. Good looking--- umm.. okay i guess. Nice skin. Body--- umm.. ok.not fat.but who am i to judge. Now the skills, he fiddled with my dry and damaged hair and asked me if I ever put oil on it. Nope. never. Then, he asked how do I want to have my hair cut, and I just stared blankly at him, which got him to ask me what was my next plan with my hair. I eventually figured out I wanted to straightened my permed hair, and he added a few more remarks which I couldnt hear. One thing for sure about this guy is he is a great conversationalist. I took off my glasses so that he could do whatever with the hair without my glasses obstructing his work, and he commented 'has anyone suggested to u to wear contact lens?'. my answer 'nope'. Anyway, he mentioned many things which was very entertaining to me, and I wasnt bored to death during the session. By the end of the haircut, he 'nagged' at my laziness to at least take care of my hair. Okay... maybe I shud put in a bit of effort in taking care of my hair.
Now, about me... after the session, whatever remark he made during the haircut made me laugh, and it was memorable. I like this person. As a person or as a hairstylist, i dont really know. probably wouldnt mind going out with people like this since they can be somewhat or rather entertaining. As of now, I am looking for opportunities to bring my mom, brother, sisters to thes salon to have the opportunity of a second encounter with my charming hairstylist. oh well... the hormones will die off soon, meanwhile, why not just entertain myself and see what's going to happen in life.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
It takes a lot of courage to admit this so I'm just gonna say it. My life is a MESS.
The top issue for me at the moment is my studies. I dont know why I cant seem to focus on my work and write another few more manuscript and submit it for publication. If I dont do that, then I cant MOVE ON.
Then, the next issue is my other on-going projects. It makes me feel like an incapable person. Why am I stuck in these projects? what's WRONG? What have I not done?
Thirdly, MY EYE! MY EYE! Can you just stop irritating me~!
4th, My LAPTOP! Stop giving me attitude!
and the list goes on.
The top issue for me at the moment is my studies. I dont know why I cant seem to focus on my work and write another few more manuscript and submit it for publication. If I dont do that, then I cant MOVE ON.
Then, the next issue is my other on-going projects. It makes me feel like an incapable person. Why am I stuck in these projects? what's WRONG? What have I not done?
Thirdly, MY EYE! MY EYE! Can you just stop irritating me~!
4th, My LAPTOP! Stop giving me attitude!
and the list goes on.
Friday, September 19, 2008
One of the things that greatly affects me is to know someone I love is going through a difficult time and did not once confide her problems in me or anyone around her. When she finally did, I am upset for the situation that she is currently in as well as upset that she has been alone going through this all the while. You know, it's okay to look for others for support during a difficult time, although some situation may be very embarassing. Put your trust in me. :D
Funny how things have suddenly gotten so severe in Malaysia just because that ONE person is in denial. Why dont you spend your denial somewhere that does not involve the suffering of millions of people in the country. Just convene the parliament in 14 days from now, and be done with it. At least people would respect that 'graceful' exit. I guess there's a reason why they are called cows. Stubborn as a cow.
These few months have been testing to fellow Malaysians in support of the People's Party. While some irresponsible leaders tried to incite a racial bloodshed like 513 but failed miserably, many were upset that our birth right to this country was demean despite the many generations of our family being born here. Since Merdeka, the main question asked is what is the meaning of merdeka? Does the politicians even know what they are doing? Or it is just all for their pride and glory.
My transition of life somewhat depends on the happenings in the politics, if the formation of a new government will be able to convince me there's hope in this country, or we all will suffer a terrible fate if Anwar fails. I am not in support of anyone but a better future for the country and for my homeland. And whichever government that actually tries to realize that Malaysian dream, that is the government deserving for this country. Yes, MY country.
I hated this place because of the racial discrimination, even when issues like Chinese being marginalized by the govt were being brought up by other countries, the current government has always deny the allegations to defend their right, and to denounce everyone else's right. I guess many people left because of the bleak future of the ruling party, substantiated with a moron for a leader and a compost for deputy, one would be stupid not to runaway. However, there are still people who just cant afford to runaway, or choose not to run away, because they believe this is their homeland, and will do their part in contributing to build a better country. I have never felt so much for this country as I have now, realizing that my place is here. Although we have a herd of cows as the government, the change will bring about hope and opportunities where the newer generation, MY generation, can shine. I guess I believe that my skills will be of significant contribution to home than anywhere else in the world. Then again, it's just useless if i am the only one who thinks so.
These few months have been testing to fellow Malaysians in support of the People's Party. While some irresponsible leaders tried to incite a racial bloodshed like 513 but failed miserably, many were upset that our birth right to this country was demean despite the many generations of our family being born here. Since Merdeka, the main question asked is what is the meaning of merdeka? Does the politicians even know what they are doing? Or it is just all for their pride and glory.
My transition of life somewhat depends on the happenings in the politics, if the formation of a new government will be able to convince me there's hope in this country, or we all will suffer a terrible fate if Anwar fails. I am not in support of anyone but a better future for the country and for my homeland. And whichever government that actually tries to realize that Malaysian dream, that is the government deserving for this country. Yes, MY country.
I hated this place because of the racial discrimination, even when issues like Chinese being marginalized by the govt were being brought up by other countries, the current government has always deny the allegations to defend their right, and to denounce everyone else's right. I guess many people left because of the bleak future of the ruling party, substantiated with a moron for a leader and a compost for deputy, one would be stupid not to runaway. However, there are still people who just cant afford to runaway, or choose not to run away, because they believe this is their homeland, and will do their part in contributing to build a better country. I have never felt so much for this country as I have now, realizing that my place is here. Although we have a herd of cows as the government, the change will bring about hope and opportunities where the newer generation, MY generation, can shine. I guess I believe that my skills will be of significant contribution to home than anywhere else in the world. Then again, it's just useless if i am the only one who thinks so.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
I probably shouldnt be blogging nor lurking in Malaysia Today and wait for updates on the current scenario. It's taking too much of my life and my attention from work away. Need to have a little.. balance.
It was my first time voting for the general elections this year. When I was younger, my family (and the extended ones) are opposition supporters, just to ensure that the powers are checked and balanced. So, I thought I should be voting for opposition because my family did the same thing. Until the last election, when BN won by a landslide, those were the time when I didnt know anything, that I was glad BN won.
This year's election opened my eyes and introduced me to my responsibility as a citizen of this country. I have never been very interested in politics as I was once caught in the Reformasi 1998 (when I was 16) and the tear gas fired towards the crowd around me, I had an unwanted share of experience by FRU attacks. It was a bad coincident that I was there which made me hated politics because of all the unnecessary 'victims' getting caught in between. So whoever that is ruling the country, it didnt matter to me. I've never tell people that I love this country because I didnt, and I even wanted to leave this place as soon as possible.
Still.. this year changed everything. As I am responsible on my daily expenses, no longer getting allowance from my mom, I feel the pinch of the petrol hike, food hike, and the unnecessary inflation that a student has to go through, i.e. increase in charges for photocopying simply because papers are more expensive now than ever. It was unfair. To top that off, the administration in the university, my previous experience with the conversion exams, reflected very much the tyranny of the certain individuals from the current political scenario. Experiencing direct contact with such individuals made me grow up. I didnt want to take part in the election this year as I was still thinking of leaving this miserable hell hole, but at the end, I was persuaded to register as a voter, yet I didnt want to vote. I have my disagreements with the policies, however no words reached me until a friend of mine, who is in Canada now said to me that people who didnt vote have no rights to complain about anything in this country. I thought it was a very harsh statement, silencing my rights to complain, but today, I would like to say the same thing. People who didnt vote shouldnt hope for a better future because they did not play their part. People who didnt sign the petition to free the ISA detainees have no right to say "We are part of history in the making".
As upset as I am with these people, I am even more disappointed to find that some of them are my friends. One even admitted she's a coward and she hid at home from September 15th to 9-16. I told her off for being a coward... but I am quite irritated with her for being such a freak. Yes, we are all disappointed with the current state of the country, but one should fight for it because if we dont, then no one else will. as if complaining will get you anywhere.
Anyway... the sight of her irritates me recently, and it's pretty hard to believe I would get this mad over politics.
Time to write my manuscript.
It was my first time voting for the general elections this year. When I was younger, my family (and the extended ones) are opposition supporters, just to ensure that the powers are checked and balanced. So, I thought I should be voting for opposition because my family did the same thing. Until the last election, when BN won by a landslide, those were the time when I didnt know anything, that I was glad BN won.
This year's election opened my eyes and introduced me to my responsibility as a citizen of this country. I have never been very interested in politics as I was once caught in the Reformasi 1998 (when I was 16) and the tear gas fired towards the crowd around me, I had an unwanted share of experience by FRU attacks. It was a bad coincident that I was there which made me hated politics because of all the unnecessary 'victims' getting caught in between. So whoever that is ruling the country, it didnt matter to me. I've never tell people that I love this country because I didnt, and I even wanted to leave this place as soon as possible.
Still.. this year changed everything. As I am responsible on my daily expenses, no longer getting allowance from my mom, I feel the pinch of the petrol hike, food hike, and the unnecessary inflation that a student has to go through, i.e. increase in charges for photocopying simply because papers are more expensive now than ever. It was unfair. To top that off, the administration in the university, my previous experience with the conversion exams, reflected very much the tyranny of the certain individuals from the current political scenario. Experiencing direct contact with such individuals made me grow up. I didnt want to take part in the election this year as I was still thinking of leaving this miserable hell hole, but at the end, I was persuaded to register as a voter, yet I didnt want to vote. I have my disagreements with the policies, however no words reached me until a friend of mine, who is in Canada now said to me that people who didnt vote have no rights to complain about anything in this country. I thought it was a very harsh statement, silencing my rights to complain, but today, I would like to say the same thing. People who didnt vote shouldnt hope for a better future because they did not play their part. People who didnt sign the petition to free the ISA detainees have no right to say "We are part of history in the making".
As upset as I am with these people, I am even more disappointed to find that some of them are my friends. One even admitted she's a coward and she hid at home from September 15th to 9-16. I told her off for being a coward... but I am quite irritated with her for being such a freak. Yes, we are all disappointed with the current state of the country, but one should fight for it because if we dont, then no one else will. as if complaining will get you anywhere.
Anyway... the sight of her irritates me recently, and it's pretty hard to believe I would get this mad over politics.
Time to write my manuscript.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
I dont understand why some 'people' can be SOOOO DAMN SPITEFUL! oh my god, it pisses me off! Whether there are crossover or not, if you dont believe there's a list of names, then obviously there's no harm in meeting up and do whatever you want. Yet, you freaking play the miserable childish hide-and-seek and let the entire WORLD watch your cowardice. that's just lame. seriously, take it like a man and be done with it. bunch of fucking idiots.
Free those people! Why is it so many people signed the petition and it's ignored! Dont you understand the meaning of democracy! bunch of sore losers. pathetic idiots... sigh. I think the more we look at our politicians, the angrier we get... *breathe. calm down.
Come to think of it, when the new government is formed, it'll be cool to have a bunch of people that truly understands the meaning of 'framed up' since most of them are major threat to the 'previous' government and were stuffed in jail/ISA-ed. I read the news on how teresa kok was treated, and how everyone is requesting for a boycott with the newspaper concerned until it is bankrupt. well.. with the current government, i guess the worst that could ever happen to their own 'orang sendiri' source is a 3 years suspension of license. oh wow.. how severeee.
What other peaceful ways can you kick a person out of a place other than opening the doors and show them the red carpet out?
Free those people! Why is it so many people signed the petition and it's ignored! Dont you understand the meaning of democracy! bunch of sore losers. pathetic idiots... sigh. I think the more we look at our politicians, the angrier we get... *breathe. calm down.
Come to think of it, when the new government is formed, it'll be cool to have a bunch of people that truly understands the meaning of 'framed up' since most of them are major threat to the 'previous' government and were stuffed in jail/ISA-ed. I read the news on how teresa kok was treated, and how everyone is requesting for a boycott with the newspaper concerned until it is bankrupt. well.. with the current government, i guess the worst that could ever happen to their own 'orang sendiri' source is a 3 years suspension of license. oh wow.. how severeee.
What other peaceful ways can you kick a person out of a place other than opening the doors and show them the red carpet out?
Monday, September 15, 2008
The last thing that I'll ever blog about is on politics. But then again, this isnt about politic, it's about MY country.
I have never been observant about the country's politics simply because I was never exposed nor interested in it. I have always wanted to leave this place and see the world, but now, I truly understand what is the meaning of 'home'. A place that sucks and is never impressive until I had stayed here my entire life, and found that... the greatest diving site is still in Malaysia. The farther I travel, the more I miss home. The more I see, the more I compare and find things that suck aint that bad after all.
In this darkest hour of the country, I hope that the new dawn to come will shrine so brightly. Despite all the current 'worry' of riots, rally, demonstration and other crazy thoughts, it's just another stage in Malaysia history that we all need to live through, just like how our parents survived 513, just like how I saw Reformasi 1998, and now again, New Malaysia 2008. It will all pass us by, and another day will still come.
So.. all I need to do, as a citizen, a human, is to go on my day like every other day without fear, and hope that the new day will always be fresh with no mistakes.
I have never been observant about the country's politics simply because I was never exposed nor interested in it. I have always wanted to leave this place and see the world, but now, I truly understand what is the meaning of 'home'. A place that sucks and is never impressive until I had stayed here my entire life, and found that... the greatest diving site is still in Malaysia. The farther I travel, the more I miss home. The more I see, the more I compare and find things that suck aint that bad after all.
In this darkest hour of the country, I hope that the new dawn to come will shrine so brightly. Despite all the current 'worry' of riots, rally, demonstration and other crazy thoughts, it's just another stage in Malaysia history that we all need to live through, just like how our parents survived 513, just like how I saw Reformasi 1998, and now again, New Malaysia 2008. It will all pass us by, and another day will still come.
So.. all I need to do, as a citizen, a human, is to go on my day like every other day without fear, and hope that the new day will always be fresh with no mistakes.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Man... every time i close my eyes, I see fishes. every time I walk around, i feel dizzy. Every time I open a science journal to read, I sneeze like hell and feel feverish. Is this allergy to work or land sickness? I want to dive again.
Every time I come back from a diving trip, it always leave me wanting for more. Unfortunately, my financial condition has stopped me from splurging on dive trips or any trips because... yes, my time has come. time to join the workforce.
it is nothing short of sad to mark the end of my diving days, and from now onwards, saving and planning my yearly holiday to somewhere and cherish the very little time I can spend on short diving trips. I wonder if it is even wise to take my EFR subsequently my DM anytime soon. Money is a problem though. All I can hope for is to get a proper funding for my studies, and continue my vagant lifestyle for another year. But mom would KILL me, wouldnt she?
November marks the month where my fellowship ends, which mean, no more allowance. I have to get some research projects to do.... wonder if IMR has any vacancy?
Sigh.. I should also plan a little for my future, like investing in more trust funds. No sharemarket for me... after seeing how addicted my mom is. Probably long term investment would be fine. It's time for me to sit down and plan my life all over again.. and also plan my next dive trip...
Lang Tengah Island sounds like an interesting place. Should I? Should I not? will do it on a tight budget.
Every time I come back from a diving trip, it always leave me wanting for more. Unfortunately, my financial condition has stopped me from splurging on dive trips or any trips because... yes, my time has come. time to join the workforce.
it is nothing short of sad to mark the end of my diving days, and from now onwards, saving and planning my yearly holiday to somewhere and cherish the very little time I can spend on short diving trips. I wonder if it is even wise to take my EFR subsequently my DM anytime soon. Money is a problem though. All I can hope for is to get a proper funding for my studies, and continue my vagant lifestyle for another year. But mom would KILL me, wouldnt she?
November marks the month where my fellowship ends, which mean, no more allowance. I have to get some research projects to do.... wonder if IMR has any vacancy?
Sigh.. I should also plan a little for my future, like investing in more trust funds. No sharemarket for me... after seeing how addicted my mom is. Probably long term investment would be fine. It's time for me to sit down and plan my life all over again.. and also plan my next dive trip...
Lang Tengah Island sounds like an interesting place. Should I? Should I not? will do it on a tight budget.
Thursday, September 4, 2008





The recent trip to Sipadan Island was the best time of my life.
In 6 days, I made many new friends, and took over 1000+ pictures of underwater and on land fun. I never expected to have this much fun! It's really the best time of my life.
On the day of my arrival, I was basically still in dazed as I have not packed my bags until a few hours before the flight, and it dawned upon me that I also need to check-in earlier, which requires me to wake up at 3 am and grab a cab to KL Sentral. My departure from the house was a mess because I woke my mom up to send me to KL Sentral, and ended up getting a taxi because I think she needs the rest. So, I spent around RM23 for the cab, and another RM9 for the LCCT bus, which I slept all the way. At the airport, I read my new science thriller book while waiting for my flight. It rained that morning, and I thought it would be a bad sign for a diving trip. Then again, since i'm diving, it wouldn't make any difference.
Anyway, even as I reached Tawau, I stupidly walked around, looked for my cab to Semporna, and found the man and negotiated the fare for RM50. I finally reached the dive office, and they sent me to Mabul Island with the owner of the homestay. I shared a room with Renee, another Malaysian airstewardess. At first, I couldnt really socialize since it's awkward for me to just come in and started making a big fuss. So, i read my book, and took an afternoon nap even though it's hotter than a steam room. No breeze at all. But i was too tired to be bothered.
Johnny, the so-called manager of the dive centre asked me to join him for a sunset dive to see the mandarin fish. So, I went with him (despite oni 8 hours re-compression) and saw a lot of mandarin fishes. We stayed at the dive site for a bit for photography but I didnt see what's the thrill all about since it was only my first dive. :D
The next day, I headed off to Sipadan diving at the usual popular site like Drop Off, Barracuda point, and saw plenty of sharks, turtles and tuna fishes! I never knew tuna fishes grow THAT big.... like half of my size. DAMN! a couple of times, i got frightened as the white tip shark appeared in front of me, swimming towards me, where i immediately stopped and put my fins forward in case of any attack. It rested on the reef, and I took the opportunity for photography until I realized there was another shark nearby, and a titan triggerfish below me. Then, i got anxious and swam off. :P
The dives were exciting and it was BEAUTIFUL. World class indeed. I would love to go again and stay for 2 weeks next time. A couple of incident I got slapped by the turtle because it was trying to swim away from me, and hit me on the head/face. Another time was due to the current, that it was so strong and the turtle got drifted and bump into me. What hilarious moments. occasionally i get fin kicks by other divers which made some of them laughed so hard underwater and wasted our air supply.
Every night, there will be someone playing the guitar, singing under the stars, when my new found friends celebrate their last night in the island by watching the sky, and i saw shooting stars for the first time in my life THREE TIMES. we had so much laughter that night and I missed everything already. There were also times, when newcomers stayed for a night, bringing their supply of food, 2 boxes of heineken bottles, and some fishes, noodles to be cooked and shared it with me. The newcomers were men from Tawau, chinese and gangster looking people. I couldnt believe i drank beers with them despite knowing some of them are pimps and triads in Tawau. We drank, played cards, and sing under the big blue sky with shooting stars.
It was a memorable trip, the best ever. I guess it's true that you dont need to go all over the world when the best place is just nearby.
I love this trip.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
I finally bought the book that I've been saving to buy.. Reef Fish Identification: Tropical Pacific.
Since my instructor, Beth, recommended the book to me, and I saw it for myself, I ordered the book online and it didnt reach. finally, i went to Kinokuniya Bookstore and bought it at a (slightly higher price). Nonetheless... it definitely is worth the while in helping me deepen my knowledge of fishes. It is so satisfying to be able to identify what you are looking at...
Now I know that this is specifically known as an orangespine unicornfish instead of a surgeonfish. :D Not that it makes any difference to anyone else, but it wasn't ever meant for anyone but for my self knowledge. :D HURRAH for the new book. Hurrah for more fun in diving.
One more day, and I'll be off to my next dive trip. I cant wait to see more underwater stuffs.
I'll pray for my safe return too.
YAY! Now, i need to pack my bags.
Since my instructor, Beth, recommended the book to me, and I saw it for myself, I ordered the book online and it didnt reach. finally, i went to Kinokuniya Bookstore and bought it at a (slightly higher price). Nonetheless... it definitely is worth the while in helping me deepen my knowledge of fishes. It is so satisfying to be able to identify what you are looking at...
Now I know that this is specifically known as an orangespine unicornfish instead of a surgeonfish. :D Not that it makes any difference to anyone else, but it wasn't ever meant for anyone but for my self knowledge. :D HURRAH for the new book. Hurrah for more fun in diving.
One more day, and I'll be off to my next dive trip. I cant wait to see more underwater stuffs.
I'll pray for my safe return too.
YAY! Now, i need to pack my bags.
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