It is a time to rejoice in as our very own Harimau Muda did the nation proud by defeating bitter arch-rival Indonesia in the just concluded 26th SEA games football final event! Now that is A very good reason to be cheerful.
Dear Datuk Seri Najib, we are waiting fervently for the declaration of a PUBLIC HOLIDAY as a tribute to the historic event. :)
Have been extremely busy with assignments and homework. There is an upcoming Maths test tomorrow -.-' Caution has to be exercised though it should not be an obstacle for a Further Maths student like me. Another funny point to note is that the test comprises of 9 MCQs, yes you are righhtt.. MCQs not subjective questions.
It's baffling to know that MCQs are still being used to gauge our knowledge at this tertiary level of education.
Nevertheless, neither am I underestimating it or taking it easy this time. I shall attempt to obtain full marks in the 45-minute exam paper, knowing very well that mistakes are costly as it is a paper that follows the negative marking method where an error garners a -1 score. =.='
Enough said, it is time to engage in some serious studying. *LOLS*
Gotta get going.
Am waiting for the public holiday to be announced. Don't disappoint me, Mr PM
-SuperMacDeluxe
Monday, November 21, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Pre-DotA update
It has been a month since my last posting and I feel it is definitely time to do some justice to my blog readers so CHEER UP, there are a plethora of beguiling stories to be foretold. As I'm writing this, I'm agonizingly waiting for the much-anticipated DotA session to begin in a few hours' time. Yeah, U got it. I'm still pretty much attached to the much maligned game despised by mostly girls and some guys. Come to think of it, I could not comprehend the reason behind those gentlemen for not admiring such a MAGICALLY ENTERTAINING game. They are undoubtedly missing out on all the fun. But it is true that once you get infatuated, it takes a herculean effort to overhaul the DotA mania.
Enough said, I should get going to wage war with the other housemates.
It is going to be a night of cheers and jeers!
It is going to be a night of cheers and jeers!
Ciao
Saturday, September 24, 2011
From Semenyih with love
It is the time of the year when A-level graduates scout for their preferred universities from every corner of the globe and goodbye wishes are inevitable.
While a few of my friends have the privilege to further their tertiary educations in overseas, I've beginning to accustom to life at the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus. A piquant and sleepy town Semenyih may seem, but that was changed forever after the construction of a world-class beater in the University of Nottingham on our shores.
Checked into my new home precisely a week ago and I got to say the past week was really a brand-new experience. For never in my entire life had I lived alone outside the confines of my home. A new beginning, so to speak as I start adapting to life after college, slowing blending myself in the yet-to-begin university life.
I don't know about others but I really rejoice in the fact that I'm living off-campus. Some of you might wonder what on Earth is wrong with me for opting to live miles away from the campus especially as a 1st-year student whose sense of direction, knowledge and whatever issues related to the university are still at infancy rate. But I have strong points to prove to my doubters.
1. My place of stay is merely a 5-mins walk from the campus (depending on my speed, of course)
2. I have the entire room to myself, SAY NO to SHARING.
3. I have an oversize toilet to myself (some say my toilet is bigger than my room) -.-'
4. I would be able to sleep without sweating ( air-cond, what else? )
5. I have the company of my best friends
Perfect place to stay, you got it. No worries, No complaints, No dissatisfaction.
Registered myself to participate in the Freshers' Week 2011 designed to make new students feel more at home. Sad to say that none of my friends will join in the fray in the flurry of exciting activities ranging from Treasure Hunt, bowling to Barbeque dinner. However I have no reason to be downbeat as making new friends is the primary reason for me to take part in this event. I should be making many new friends, I hope. That's the fun of the game! :)
Have been accessing the sports complex on numerous occasions for badminton and gym. I'll start making full use of the swimming pool soon. Afterall, I did not have much opportunity to indulge in sports when I was studying A-Levels so I shall make up for lost time.
On another note, life away from home is different. You just have to get used to it sooner rather than later and I'm elated to say that I've had a good grip of it.
Classes commence tomorrow and rest assured, dust will start to settle on this beloved blog of mine! I promise to organise my time wisely in order to spend time updating my blog but then again it will not be anytime in the near future. A month later, perhaps?
One interesting story to share: A stray dog intruded the house the other day and from his bizarre behavioural actions, I'm afraid he is here to stay, for he had followed me twice to university. Shocking, but true. Sticking to me like glue to paper, by the looks of it, Chi the Run (the dog) is completely prepared to live the rest of his life addressing me as his master, and I'm running out of ideas to send him back to Mars.
Don't drive me up the wall, Chi the Run!
Urgent help needed. :X
While a few of my friends have the privilege to further their tertiary educations in overseas, I've beginning to accustom to life at the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus. A piquant and sleepy town Semenyih may seem, but that was changed forever after the construction of a world-class beater in the University of Nottingham on our shores.
Checked into my new home precisely a week ago and I got to say the past week was really a brand-new experience. For never in my entire life had I lived alone outside the confines of my home. A new beginning, so to speak as I start adapting to life after college, slowing blending myself in the yet-to-begin university life.
I don't know about others but I really rejoice in the fact that I'm living off-campus. Some of you might wonder what on Earth is wrong with me for opting to live miles away from the campus especially as a 1st-year student whose sense of direction, knowledge and whatever issues related to the university are still at infancy rate. But I have strong points to prove to my doubters.
1. My place of stay is merely a 5-mins walk from the campus (depending on my speed, of course)
2. I have the entire room to myself, SAY NO to SHARING.
3. I have an oversize toilet to myself (some say my toilet is bigger than my room) -.-'
4. I would be able to sleep without sweating ( air-cond, what else? )
5. I have the company of my best friends
Perfect place to stay, you got it. No worries, No complaints, No dissatisfaction.
Registered myself to participate in the Freshers' Week 2011 designed to make new students feel more at home. Sad to say that none of my friends will join in the fray in the flurry of exciting activities ranging from Treasure Hunt, bowling to Barbeque dinner. However I have no reason to be downbeat as making new friends is the primary reason for me to take part in this event. I should be making many new friends, I hope. That's the fun of the game! :)
Have been accessing the sports complex on numerous occasions for badminton and gym. I'll start making full use of the swimming pool soon. Afterall, I did not have much opportunity to indulge in sports when I was studying A-Levels so I shall make up for lost time.
On another note, life away from home is different. You just have to get used to it sooner rather than later and I'm elated to say that I've had a good grip of it.
Classes commence tomorrow and rest assured, dust will start to settle on this beloved blog of mine! I promise to organise my time wisely in order to spend time updating my blog but then again it will not be anytime in the near future. A month later, perhaps?
One interesting story to share: A stray dog intruded the house the other day and from his bizarre behavioural actions, I'm afraid he is here to stay, for he had followed me twice to university. Shocking, but true. Sticking to me like glue to paper, by the looks of it, Chi the Run (the dog) is completely prepared to live the rest of his life addressing me as his master, and I'm running out of ideas to send him back to Mars.
Don't drive me up the wall, Chi the Run!
Urgent help needed. :X
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Don't Drive Them To The Wall
Many people think it is natural
That parents place their dreams onto their children.
But there are also complications with this idea.
In their honesty and purity,
Children may strive to try and achieve their parent's ideals.
But it is a competitive world.
Somewhere along the way,
They will discover their limitations
And, like being shot down from the sky,
They will fall, feel hurt and become disillusioned.
Parents, though,can be forgetful.
They have either forgotten
The countless mistakes, failures and the sense of inferiority
That lies in the shadows of their small successes
Or are holding back from sharing them.
Also, mothers may be pushing their children
For the purpose of gaining their husband's appreciation and love.
What is impure will not stay submerged for long.
Should parents put too many expectations on their children,
The children will leave their parents
In order to save themselves.
They do not want to carry their parent's burden.
To not overwhelm them is also an expression of love,
And an opportunity for parents to self-reflect.
-Master Ryuho Okawa
That parents place their dreams onto their children.
But there are also complications with this idea.
In their honesty and purity,
Children may strive to try and achieve their parent's ideals.
But it is a competitive world.
Somewhere along the way,
They will discover their limitations
And, like being shot down from the sky,
They will fall, feel hurt and become disillusioned.
Parents, though,can be forgetful.
They have either forgotten
The countless mistakes, failures and the sense of inferiority
That lies in the shadows of their small successes
Or are holding back from sharing them.
Also, mothers may be pushing their children
For the purpose of gaining their husband's appreciation and love.
What is impure will not stay submerged for long.
Should parents put too many expectations on their children,
The children will leave their parents
In order to save themselves.
They do not want to carry their parent's burden.
To not overwhelm them is also an expression of love,
And an opportunity for parents to self-reflect.
-Master Ryuho Okawa
Friday, August 19, 2011
Update of recent events
I know I have been pretty much at fault for abandoning my beloved blog for quite a few weeks but kudos to those who have been patient enough to stand by me.
An assortment of events took place in the course of the past few weeks, most notably was the release of my A-Levels results. I can confidently swear to God and Heavens that the eve of the CIE results release day was the most dreadful day of my life. A riot of spooky thoughts inundated my mind: What if I fell short of securing the results I had yearned for which would pave the way for entry into my favored university? What if I had fumbled awfully to low levels which would be unthinkable? What if I failed to score an A for Maths? What if....What if... Enough said, I was practically fumbling the entire day with my mind transfixed on the sole issue of RESULTS! I hardly slept that night, the situation was a millionth time more severe than the release of SPM results. Anxiety level was sky-high and fainting could really be a real deal. :O it was that serious!
Thankfully, my worst nightmare evaporated into thin air as my results were within expectation. However, they were certainly a far cry compared to the impeccable results obtained by some of my friends but I am generally satisfied since my prime concern was to meet the entry requirements and I succeeded in doing so. Talking about entry requirements, the thought of universities naturally sprouts to the inquisitive mind. Truth be told, my application to NTU in Singapore went askew and hence I had to opt for the 2nd option which is UoN Malaysia Campus. Dejection and disenchantment were obvious as I had spent a herculean effort, not to mention a sizable amount of time to ensure that all the necessary documents were imparted to the office within the stipulated date. Nevertheless, I knew that rejection was highly reasonable as I did not score a string of A's. But never in my wildest dreams had I imagined that my friends, who did exceptionally well were declined acceptance into NTU as well. This comes as a shocking revelation and I was completely baffled by it. The outcome is definitely unjustifiable. Come on, scoring 4A's is surely the passport to any top-notched universities in the world, let alone those in Singapore. So NTU's decision to omit the acceptance of such exemplary students remains a compounding enigma.
Studies aside, Datuk Lee Chong Wei's dramatic collapse against the much despicable Lin Dan was indeed a bitter pill to swallow. The manner in which Lin Dan celebrated his victory was a sight for sore eyes. Yes, we acknowledge the fact that you have an enviable physique but please show some courtesy on the court. You are a sheer disgrace to your country, do you know? I salute and hail the other Chinese winners as they never demean their opponents unlike our Mister Boastful here, who relishes in shaming his wounded prey. I strongly recommend that the World Badminton Association act swiftly on the limits of celebration: To curb the action of throwing shoes and making conceited salutations as a way to humiliate the loser.
To Lin Dan: You may be the world champion for the umpteenth time but you are NEVER a worthy winner!
And finally, there is a jolly good reason to be enthusiastic as we embrace the new Barclays Premier League season. I have been looking forward to the new season for ages now and I'm really excited at the prospect of feasting my eyes on the newly assembled Man Utd team which are teeming with sprightly youngsters!
Glory Glory Man Utd, a song all too familiar among footie fans. Hope this season ends blissfully for Man Utd as they set sail to retain the BPL crown and finally wake up from Barcelona's shadows and clinch the 4th Champions League trophy without a hitch! Not even the march of the dubiously expensive Man City could stop the relentless pursuit of glory by the Devils. U have my word :D
One particular team worth mentioning is Arsenal. Plagued by untimely and inopportune injuries to key players and losing their talented and influential talisman in the same week seem to suggest that the club is in deep crisis. Newspapers highlighted that this could potentially be Arsene Wenger's toughest season in his 15 years tenure and I can vouch for that. The situation couldn't be more worse than the visit of Liverpool to the Emirates Stadium this week as problems continue to wreck disaster for the Gunners. Still, I expect Arsenal to silence their critics by pulling off a convincing win against the improving Reds.
Van Persie to score a hat-trick and earn me mega points in the Fantasy Premier League! :D It is not all doom and gloom for Arsenal football club as they still have time to recruit a few big stars after pocketing 40million pounds from the sale of Fabregas. This is a time of revolution for the Gunners, a testing time of their resilence and loyal fans must do what they are supposed to do, stay faithful to the club in times of crisis!
Do I sound more like an Arsenal fan than a Man Utd fan now? Well, I feel the need to voice out against baseless criticism targeted at their French manager as many seem to overlook his vast contributions to the club. Yes, it is true that his team has not been successful in winning whatever trophies for the last 7 years but hey... they have been a beautiful team to watch, with mesmerizing passes that enchant fans; even myself! :) so please, the trophies will eventually arrive when the time comes and by then the barren run will long be forgotten. Fabregas's decision to backstab his manager is definitely unwise; such player doesn't deserve much credits at all. Not forgetting the Nasri transfer saga, which will likely to culminate in his departure to big spenders Man City. Nasri and Fabregas do not deserve praise and extol for their show of disregard to their manager, who has spent a wealth of time budding and nurturing them to be the future embodiment of his squad. It is undeniably N and F's loss. ( Just take Giggs and Scholes for example and you will be awash with guilt )
Enough rantings, I think it is time to take a rest and enjoy the pulsating match of the week: Arsenal v Liverpool. Another thrilling and heart-pumping 4-4 draw maybe? Nothing is impossible in footballing terms and I am expecting a high-scoring game with Arsenal emerging victorious. What's your bet?
Man Utd to beat Tottenham in the other match. De Gea seemed nervous in the 2 games he played but he should be commended for showing great courage to inherit the position held formerly by the legendary Van der Sar at the age of 20; one year my senior =.=
That's all for now.
MacDeluxe
An assortment of events took place in the course of the past few weeks, most notably was the release of my A-Levels results. I can confidently swear to God and Heavens that the eve of the CIE results release day was the most dreadful day of my life. A riot of spooky thoughts inundated my mind: What if I fell short of securing the results I had yearned for which would pave the way for entry into my favored university? What if I had fumbled awfully to low levels which would be unthinkable? What if I failed to score an A for Maths? What if....What if... Enough said, I was practically fumbling the entire day with my mind transfixed on the sole issue of RESULTS! I hardly slept that night, the situation was a millionth time more severe than the release of SPM results. Anxiety level was sky-high and fainting could really be a real deal. :O it was that serious!
Thankfully, my worst nightmare evaporated into thin air as my results were within expectation. However, they were certainly a far cry compared to the impeccable results obtained by some of my friends but I am generally satisfied since my prime concern was to meet the entry requirements and I succeeded in doing so. Talking about entry requirements, the thought of universities naturally sprouts to the inquisitive mind. Truth be told, my application to NTU in Singapore went askew and hence I had to opt for the 2nd option which is UoN Malaysia Campus. Dejection and disenchantment were obvious as I had spent a herculean effort, not to mention a sizable amount of time to ensure that all the necessary documents were imparted to the office within the stipulated date. Nevertheless, I knew that rejection was highly reasonable as I did not score a string of A's. But never in my wildest dreams had I imagined that my friends, who did exceptionally well were declined acceptance into NTU as well. This comes as a shocking revelation and I was completely baffled by it. The outcome is definitely unjustifiable. Come on, scoring 4A's is surely the passport to any top-notched universities in the world, let alone those in Singapore. So NTU's decision to omit the acceptance of such exemplary students remains a compounding enigma.
Studies aside, Datuk Lee Chong Wei's dramatic collapse against the much despicable Lin Dan was indeed a bitter pill to swallow. The manner in which Lin Dan celebrated his victory was a sight for sore eyes. Yes, we acknowledge the fact that you have an enviable physique but please show some courtesy on the court. You are a sheer disgrace to your country, do you know? I salute and hail the other Chinese winners as they never demean their opponents unlike our Mister Boastful here, who relishes in shaming his wounded prey. I strongly recommend that the World Badminton Association act swiftly on the limits of celebration: To curb the action of throwing shoes and making conceited salutations as a way to humiliate the loser.
To Lin Dan: You may be the world champion for the umpteenth time but you are NEVER a worthy winner!
And finally, there is a jolly good reason to be enthusiastic as we embrace the new Barclays Premier League season. I have been looking forward to the new season for ages now and I'm really excited at the prospect of feasting my eyes on the newly assembled Man Utd team which are teeming with sprightly youngsters!
Glory Glory Man Utd, a song all too familiar among footie fans. Hope this season ends blissfully for Man Utd as they set sail to retain the BPL crown and finally wake up from Barcelona's shadows and clinch the 4th Champions League trophy without a hitch! Not even the march of the dubiously expensive Man City could stop the relentless pursuit of glory by the Devils. U have my word :D
One particular team worth mentioning is Arsenal. Plagued by untimely and inopportune injuries to key players and losing their talented and influential talisman in the same week seem to suggest that the club is in deep crisis. Newspapers highlighted that this could potentially be Arsene Wenger's toughest season in his 15 years tenure and I can vouch for that. The situation couldn't be more worse than the visit of Liverpool to the Emirates Stadium this week as problems continue to wreck disaster for the Gunners. Still, I expect Arsenal to silence their critics by pulling off a convincing win against the improving Reds.
Van Persie to score a hat-trick and earn me mega points in the Fantasy Premier League! :D It is not all doom and gloom for Arsenal football club as they still have time to recruit a few big stars after pocketing 40million pounds from the sale of Fabregas. This is a time of revolution for the Gunners, a testing time of their resilence and loyal fans must do what they are supposed to do, stay faithful to the club in times of crisis!
Do I sound more like an Arsenal fan than a Man Utd fan now? Well, I feel the need to voice out against baseless criticism targeted at their French manager as many seem to overlook his vast contributions to the club. Yes, it is true that his team has not been successful in winning whatever trophies for the last 7 years but hey... they have been a beautiful team to watch, with mesmerizing passes that enchant fans; even myself! :) so please, the trophies will eventually arrive when the time comes and by then the barren run will long be forgotten. Fabregas's decision to backstab his manager is definitely unwise; such player doesn't deserve much credits at all. Not forgetting the Nasri transfer saga, which will likely to culminate in his departure to big spenders Man City. Nasri and Fabregas do not deserve praise and extol for their show of disregard to their manager, who has spent a wealth of time budding and nurturing them to be the future embodiment of his squad. It is undeniably N and F's loss. ( Just take Giggs and Scholes for example and you will be awash with guilt )
Enough rantings, I think it is time to take a rest and enjoy the pulsating match of the week: Arsenal v Liverpool. Another thrilling and heart-pumping 4-4 draw maybe? Nothing is impossible in footballing terms and I am expecting a high-scoring game with Arsenal emerging victorious. What's your bet?
Man Utd to beat Tottenham in the other match. De Gea seemed nervous in the 2 games he played but he should be commended for showing great courage to inherit the position held formerly by the legendary Van der Sar at the age of 20; one year my senior =.=
That's all for now.
MacDeluxe
Friday, July 22, 2011
The Heart of a Butterfly
A butterfly looks joyful
Fluttering in the open air,
And bathing in the sun's warm light.
Yellow, red, and purple flowers
Bloom on the veranda
But, dear butterfly, it is always your favourite white flower
That you hower next to like a helicopter.
Enjoying the taste of the nectar for a moment
You rise away again,
Flow with the wind,
And tease the yellow and red flowers
But you always come back to the white one.
They say in the south islands that,
The departed soul comes back home,
Transferred onto a butterfly.
Maybe a tiny flower bed was enough
To put the soul at rest.
A favourite nectar and
The wings to freely fly in the air
Gave you the greatest happiness.
That is what the pleasure of being free is like.
Perhaps, a little bit of heaven
Is actually all around us.
Fluttering in the open air,
And bathing in the sun's warm light.
Yellow, red, and purple flowers
Bloom on the veranda
But, dear butterfly, it is always your favourite white flower
That you hower next to like a helicopter.
Enjoying the taste of the nectar for a moment
You rise away again,
Flow with the wind,
And tease the yellow and red flowers
But you always come back to the white one.
They say in the south islands that,
The departed soul comes back home,
Transferred onto a butterfly.
Maybe a tiny flower bed was enough
To put the soul at rest.
A favourite nectar and
The wings to freely fly in the air
Gave you the greatest happiness.
That is what the pleasure of being free is like.
Perhaps, a little bit of heaven
Is actually all around us.
Names of common and uncommon phobias..learn them (:
1. Acrophobia
: A pathological fear of height.
2. Agoraphobia
: An abnormal fear of being in crowds, public places, or open areas, sometimes accompanied by anxiety attacks.
3. Ailurophobia
: An abnormal fear of cats. -.-' (this is shocking, I wonder if this applies to anyone at all)
4. Astraphobia
: An abnormal fear of thunder and lightning.
5. Aviophobia
: Fear of flying in an airplane or other aircraft.
6. Claustrophobia
: An abnormal fear of being in enclosed or narrow places.
7. Mysophobia
: A dread of dirt and filth.
8. Technophobia
: Abnormal fear of or anxiety about the effects of advanced technology.
Do you know any of them?
: A pathological fear of height.
2. Agoraphobia
: An abnormal fear of being in crowds, public places, or open areas, sometimes accompanied by anxiety attacks.
3. Ailurophobia
: An abnormal fear of cats. -.-' (this is shocking, I wonder if this applies to anyone at all)
4. Astraphobia
: An abnormal fear of thunder and lightning.
5. Aviophobia
: Fear of flying in an airplane or other aircraft.
6. Claustrophobia
: An abnormal fear of being in enclosed or narrow places.
7. Mysophobia
: A dread of dirt and filth.
8. Technophobia
: Abnormal fear of or anxiety about the effects of advanced technology.
Do you know any of them?
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Of EPL giants and perplexing issues
This week promises to be an eventful and piquant one as there is a hive of activity to uplift the otherwise nondescript and prosaic mood.
It begins with the arrival of English Premier League heavyweights Arsenal, a team which has been embroiled in a heated transfer saga with Barcelona over the transfer of their most illustrious and influential captain- Cesc Fabregas( A unique and sacrosanct player to Arsenal). As a steadfast Manchester United fan, the whole Fabregas issue is viewed with much chagrin as it is definitely a harbinger of disintegration of Arsenal football club. However, I do not intend to harp on the issue. On the contrary, I am more fascinated with the purported claims that Nasri is heading to Manchester. :) With the purchase of Ashley Young, David De Gea and Phil Jones, the arrival of yet another complete and versatile player would undoubtedly bolster Manchester United's arsenal.
Nevertheless, Arsenal are my second club and the truth is that I never want to see them doomed. So Sneijder is preferred over Nasri to replace Scholes at the heart of the team.
This time around Arsenal fans must be ebullient as they finally get to witness their dream team in action. I wasted no chance 2 years back when Manchester United made their way to Malaysia as part of their Asia Tour. Watching them play in front of more than 80,000 fans was a dream come true( never mind the location). I was totally rapturous and euphoric and I believe every United fan must be experiencing the same feeling.
Liverpool and Chelsea join in the fray to play Malaysia XI and the Malaysian team must be feeling intimidated by their oppositions' prowess. Sure enough, the homegrown will be thrashed by one of the teams by a huge margin! :) Now sit back and enjoy.
Football stories aside, now back to the issue that has been hogging the limelight for the past weeks..-the Bersih rally.
I am completely flummoxed by the government's actions in labelling Bersih as an illegal organisation. If Bersih could arrange an official meeting with the King, then why on Earth is the organisation illegal? Are you suggesting that the King will entertain any Tom, Dick and Harry? It makes no sense at all.
Besides, the roadblocks across the city were gratuitous, puerile and certainly uncalled for. Have you ever thought of the utmost inconvenience and great disruption to the citizens? The protest was meant to be a peaceful one, of course the police forces should be on standby mode should any untoward incidents occur but roadblocks for??
I do not wish to vent my further frustrations here as it is slightly inappropriate as I might go overboard. But seriously the roadblock plan was inane and incredulous.
The way things were handled was ignominious for our country, to say the least.
Can we snap out of such immaturity?
Indignant.
It begins with the arrival of English Premier League heavyweights Arsenal, a team which has been embroiled in a heated transfer saga with Barcelona over the transfer of their most illustrious and influential captain- Cesc Fabregas( A unique and sacrosanct player to Arsenal). As a steadfast Manchester United fan, the whole Fabregas issue is viewed with much chagrin as it is definitely a harbinger of disintegration of Arsenal football club. However, I do not intend to harp on the issue. On the contrary, I am more fascinated with the purported claims that Nasri is heading to Manchester. :) With the purchase of Ashley Young, David De Gea and Phil Jones, the arrival of yet another complete and versatile player would undoubtedly bolster Manchester United's arsenal.
Nevertheless, Arsenal are my second club and the truth is that I never want to see them doomed. So Sneijder is preferred over Nasri to replace Scholes at the heart of the team.
This time around Arsenal fans must be ebullient as they finally get to witness their dream team in action. I wasted no chance 2 years back when Manchester United made their way to Malaysia as part of their Asia Tour. Watching them play in front of more than 80,000 fans was a dream come true( never mind the location). I was totally rapturous and euphoric and I believe every United fan must be experiencing the same feeling.
Liverpool and Chelsea join in the fray to play Malaysia XI and the Malaysian team must be feeling intimidated by their oppositions' prowess. Sure enough, the homegrown will be thrashed by one of the teams by a huge margin! :) Now sit back and enjoy.
Football stories aside, now back to the issue that has been hogging the limelight for the past weeks..-the Bersih rally.
I am completely flummoxed by the government's actions in labelling Bersih as an illegal organisation. If Bersih could arrange an official meeting with the King, then why on Earth is the organisation illegal? Are you suggesting that the King will entertain any Tom, Dick and Harry? It makes no sense at all.
Besides, the roadblocks across the city were gratuitous, puerile and certainly uncalled for. Have you ever thought of the utmost inconvenience and great disruption to the citizens? The protest was meant to be a peaceful one, of course the police forces should be on standby mode should any untoward incidents occur but roadblocks for??
I do not wish to vent my further frustrations here as it is slightly inappropriate as I might go overboard. But seriously the roadblock plan was inane and incredulous.
The way things were handled was ignominious for our country, to say the least.
Can we snap out of such immaturity?
Indignant.
The Wisdom of Leaving Space
What the writer wants to express
In a single book
Is found within the black print.
If the page was completely filled in black,
Then readers could not understand.
To get your message across
You need punctuation,
Space between lines,
And page margins.
For how could people find deep resonance
With a poem overloaded with text?
The same can be said of work.
The efforts of a tireless worker,
Is often not understood by others.
Slow down once in a while.
Consider to see if you have
The understanding, the help and the support of others.
When you overwork
Sometimes you are unaware
That people are protesting, resisting and unhappy with you.
It is important to prepare your mind
To grant yourself some space to rest
Before you collapse from exhaustion.
In a single book
Is found within the black print.
If the page was completely filled in black,
Then readers could not understand.
To get your message across
You need punctuation,
Space between lines,
And page margins.
For how could people find deep resonance
With a poem overloaded with text?
The same can be said of work.
The efforts of a tireless worker,
Is often not understood by others.
Slow down once in a while.
Consider to see if you have
The understanding, the help and the support of others.
When you overwork
Sometimes you are unaware
That people are protesting, resisting and unhappy with you.
It is important to prepare your mind
To grant yourself some space to rest
Before you collapse from exhaustion.
Monday, July 11, 2011
July Happenings
Exactly a month from this date, my fate will be sealed. My future depends entirely on the outcome of this massive revelation. It is the day of judgement(so to speak), a red carpet day. I'm referring to the release of my A2 results on 11th Aug 2011.
Many things have happened since my last posting and I know that I am solely at fault for not updating my blog. Some events which transpired during this period:
1. Meeting up with high-school mates for the game I relish in(badminton) for at least thrice
2. Watching T3 twice and still can't get over it ( I love the background music btw..)
3. Dad bought a brand new lappie for me! :) i'm really thankful for the special gift. It's a Dell Inspiron 15R with i7 processor >.<
4. Addicted to Korean dramas (:
- Babyfaced Beauty + Secret Garden
How I miss the SBS Korean dramas since the last movie (What happened in Bali): still the best drama series!
And I'm actually busy planning a trip to Redang with my college mates. So please bear with me for a few more days before I could fully concentrate on blogging again.
I'll leave you with the lovely images from Secret Garden.
So what are you waiting for? Feast your eyes on the drama right away. The drama has an interesting plot which distinguishes it from the rest. You have my word.
Oh ya, happy birthday to my dear friend Heng Shu Peih. She has been really helpful and supportive towards me throughout the entire A-Level course by assisting and attending to my problems without reciprocation. Her maths knowledge is next to a genius and her willingness to guide me through the dark times is very much commendable.
Heng Shu Peih, you are truly a great friend. Have fun on your big day and you certainly deserve a place in my heart for being my pillar of strength.
Kudos to you, my dear friend!
One more thing: I am all pumped up for the epic Harry Potter finale. I grow up watching the series and like millions in the world, I will sorely miss the entire beguiling series once it is done and dusted. :(
Many things have happened since my last posting and I know that I am solely at fault for not updating my blog. Some events which transpired during this period:
1. Meeting up with high-school mates for the game I relish in(badminton) for at least thrice
2. Watching T3 twice and still can't get over it ( I love the background music btw..)
3. Dad bought a brand new lappie for me! :) i'm really thankful for the special gift. It's a Dell Inspiron 15R with i7 processor >.<
4. Addicted to Korean dramas (:
- Babyfaced Beauty + Secret Garden
How I miss the SBS Korean dramas since the last movie (What happened in Bali): still the best drama series!
And I'm actually busy planning a trip to Redang with my college mates. So please bear with me for a few more days before I could fully concentrate on blogging again.
I'll leave you with the lovely images from Secret Garden.
So what are you waiting for? Feast your eyes on the drama right away. The drama has an interesting plot which distinguishes it from the rest. You have my word.
Oh ya, happy birthday to my dear friend Heng Shu Peih. She has been really helpful and supportive towards me throughout the entire A-Level course by assisting and attending to my problems without reciprocation. Her maths knowledge is next to a genius and her willingness to guide me through the dark times is very much commendable.
Heng Shu Peih, you are truly a great friend. Have fun on your big day and you certainly deserve a place in my heart for being my pillar of strength.
Kudos to you, my dear friend!
One more thing: I am all pumped up for the epic Harry Potter finale. I grow up watching the series and like millions in the world, I will sorely miss the entire beguiling series once it is done and dusted. :(
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
At a crossroads
Dear friends, it feels great and refreshing to be back blogging after a lapse of 5 months +
The time has come for me to make an IMPERATIVE decision, a decision which carries a significant impact on my future. Needless to say, I am referring to the choice of university.
University-searching is really a brain-cracking task. God knows how many universities I have set my sights on but I had to please my parents who have been commanding me to search for various foreign universities. Well, we all know that the application to universities in the UK was a foregone story, the deadline was 3 months back. My efforts of conveying this particular news to my mum went futile as this particular question popped up unnecessarily yesterday much to my dismay.
There I was, using my almighty strength to recall whatever relevant information related to the case and blurted everything for the last time. That's it. I've had enough.
Enough said of the unwelcoming news, it is time to get back on track. The BIG question mark remains: Where does my future lie in?
Let me brief you with my choices.
1. My top priority: NTU, sg
2. University of Nottingham
3. ...
4. ...
5. ...
As you can see, my choices are far from convincing. A donkey (Mr.Lee's favourite animal I guess) also knows that I must not be solely reliant on these two universities but you see, the problem is that I could not establish the 3rd choice from the list below:
- Monash University
- UCSI
- Curtin University
- Tsinghua University
- Technical University of Munich
- NUS (highly unlikely destination)
- HKUST (damn.. I didn't apply before 31 Mar)
And that the results of my application to NTU is still pending. Moreover, I have yet to finalise the documents needed for my application to UoN. All these uncertainties make me feel insecure when a friend of mine, Vincent has received offer letters from both Monash and UoN, (screw u Vincent). Jk Jk
But for now, a daily dose of Cantonese drama series would be the best remedy to all my worries (:
Oh my, I can't live without Cantonese drama series, seriously.
The time has come for me to make an IMPERATIVE decision, a decision which carries a significant impact on my future. Needless to say, I am referring to the choice of university.
University-searching is really a brain-cracking task. God knows how many universities I have set my sights on but I had to please my parents who have been commanding me to search for various foreign universities. Well, we all know that the application to universities in the UK was a foregone story, the deadline was 3 months back. My efforts of conveying this particular news to my mum went futile as this particular question popped up unnecessarily yesterday much to my dismay.
There I was, using my almighty strength to recall whatever relevant information related to the case and blurted everything for the last time. That's it. I've had enough.
Enough said of the unwelcoming news, it is time to get back on track. The BIG question mark remains: Where does my future lie in?
Let me brief you with my choices.
1. My top priority: NTU, sg
2. University of Nottingham
3. ...
4. ...
5. ...
As you can see, my choices are far from convincing. A donkey (Mr.Lee's favourite animal I guess) also knows that I must not be solely reliant on these two universities but you see, the problem is that I could not establish the 3rd choice from the list below:
- Monash University
- UCSI
- Curtin University
- Tsinghua University
- Technical University of Munich
- NUS (highly unlikely destination)
- HKUST (damn.. I didn't apply before 31 Mar)
And that the results of my application to NTU is still pending. Moreover, I have yet to finalise the documents needed for my application to UoN. All these uncertainties make me feel insecure when a friend of mine, Vincent has received offer letters from both Monash and UoN, (screw u Vincent). Jk Jk
But for now, a daily dose of Cantonese drama series would be the best remedy to all my worries (:
Oh my, I can't live without Cantonese drama series, seriously.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Regrettable error
Oops.. in reference to the previous post, I hereby declare a mathematical error in the first sentence which says 'exactly 5 months after the previous post' which in fact it should have been '5 months and 10 days' =.=
Post-ALevel life
Did anyone realise that my newest post was posted exactly 5 months after the previous one?
That's a testament to the life I had for the past few months. I always seemed busy grappling with 2 Maths subjects + 2 sciences. I never really had a proper time to rest and relax, A-Level was akin to a hungry monster, always on the prowl when it meets its prey. I was the prey in this context, freedom was not a word in my dictionary.
However, at this point of time I succeeded in defeating the beast. Freedom has been restored and this is the very reason that my presence is felt once more on this used-to-be-familiar ground.
Needless to say, I have to spend my time wisely. Now that I've officially graduated from the ranks of A-Level, I foresee an even more challenging route ahead. My future is filled with interminable uncertainty.
Parting ways with my friends was the worst feeling I ever had. I had experienced it NOT ONCE, NOT TWICE, but THRICE! There seems to be no end to the cycle and I will eventually experience it for the 4th time in University. @@
I will however, rejoice at the prospect of being granted the opportunity to meet some great,wonderful and fabulous friends in Henecran Dachgiwwing, Chan Kun Eng and many others of course. They have certainly had a tremendous impact on my life, enriching my knowledge and being there when I needed them most ( a sheer quality uncommon in society ).
I miss my college life.
I miss the joy of engaging in Dota games with all my buddies
I miss the times we went for outings together
I miss the lectures
And MOST importantly,
I miss the sounds of life.
That's a testament to the life I had for the past few months. I always seemed busy grappling with 2 Maths subjects + 2 sciences. I never really had a proper time to rest and relax, A-Level was akin to a hungry monster, always on the prowl when it meets its prey. I was the prey in this context, freedom was not a word in my dictionary.
However, at this point of time I succeeded in defeating the beast. Freedom has been restored and this is the very reason that my presence is felt once more on this used-to-be-familiar ground.
Needless to say, I have to spend my time wisely. Now that I've officially graduated from the ranks of A-Level, I foresee an even more challenging route ahead. My future is filled with interminable uncertainty.
Parting ways with my friends was the worst feeling I ever had. I had experienced it NOT ONCE, NOT TWICE, but THRICE! There seems to be no end to the cycle and I will eventually experience it for the 4th time in University. @@
I will however, rejoice at the prospect of being granted the opportunity to meet some great,wonderful and fabulous friends in Henecran Dachgiwwing, Chan Kun Eng and many others of course. They have certainly had a tremendous impact on my life, enriching my knowledge and being there when I needed them most ( a sheer quality uncommon in society ).
I miss my college life.
I miss the joy of engaging in Dota games with all my buddies
I miss the times we went for outings together
I miss the lectures
And MOST importantly,
I miss the sounds of life.
The man is back
Good news, the blogger is back with a BANG!
This time around I decided to give my rotten blog a much-needed refurbishment and what do you think of the new layout?
:)
With A-Levels gone with the wind, there is absolutely no reason for me not to revive my hibernating blog. I felt the need to do some justice to my blog, giving back the zest and desire that were once strong and intense. If I would resume blogging there would be no better time than now. Henceforth, I can assure all readers that there are plenty more interesting and captivating stories to come.
Be patient please. :O
This time around I decided to give my rotten blog a much-needed refurbishment and what do you think of the new layout?
:)
With A-Levels gone with the wind, there is absolutely no reason for me not to revive my hibernating blog. I felt the need to do some justice to my blog, giving back the zest and desire that were once strong and intense. If I would resume blogging there would be no better time than now. Henceforth, I can assure all readers that there are plenty more interesting and captivating stories to come.
Be patient please. :O
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Blogging, a pastime
Hi peeps. wonder if there would be anyone reading my long-due post. Happy new year people, albeit it's already the 6th day of 2011.
I couldn't figured out the reason for not blogging in the past month...maybe it could be that I found no zest and the right mood to blog anymore! =.=
Well, rightly so, should I blog or should I not blog?
Maybe I'll update this rickety blog once in a while huh?
Owing to the starting of new semester, I will be once again bogged down by tonnes of workload, esp Further Maths work which could drive one insane. So when insanity transpired, then blogging could made its way into the abyss, the darkness and oblivion.
But for now, I'm still coping relatively well with my studies so WORRY NOT, people!
Btw, now that Man Utd are sitting pretty on top the BPL table, it's their title to lose. So title contenders, BUCK UP PLEASE, PULL UP YOUR ASSES lol -.-
And a special message dedicated to Chelsea : you're a SINKING SHIP destined to be submerged boo :X
:D
Till then. Take care peeps
GLORY GLORY MAN UTD
Live long RED DEVILS !:D
Hernandez a.k.a. Chicharito, you're such a sensation, a hit and a rising star <3
I couldn't figured out the reason for not blogging in the past month...maybe it could be that I found no zest and the right mood to blog anymore! =.=
Well, rightly so, should I blog or should I not blog?
Maybe I'll update this rickety blog once in a while huh?
Owing to the starting of new semester, I will be once again bogged down by tonnes of workload, esp Further Maths work which could drive one insane. So when insanity transpired, then blogging could made its way into the abyss, the darkness and oblivion.
But for now, I'm still coping relatively well with my studies so WORRY NOT, people!
Btw, now that Man Utd are sitting pretty on top the BPL table, it's their title to lose. So title contenders, BUCK UP PLEASE, PULL UP YOUR ASSES lol -.-
And a special message dedicated to Chelsea : you're a SINKING SHIP destined to be submerged boo :X
:D
Till then. Take care peeps
GLORY GLORY MAN UTD
Live long RED DEVILS !:D
Hernandez a.k.a. Chicharito, you're such a sensation, a hit and a rising star <3
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