The Holidays

Its almost over now. Never thought it would be this quick. Yeah, sure i knew it would be over sooner than i expected but this quick??.wow. Well, it has been kinda eventful. Loads of movies as you might've guessed by the earlier post, football, and yeah outings. The best part of it all was catching up with those people whom you dont often see. I met up with a couple of my secondary schoolmates. We talked, and talked and talked..On one occasion, i came home round 2, and that got my dad pissed. Well, it was my fault really. I didnt actually inform them earlier, but hey i tried. I did send a message and called, but they didnt get it. I am suppose to be grounded today. I am planning to go for the christmas countdown at the Portugese Settlement, dad initially said no, but as usual gave in. So its all good. Anyways, i hope all of you are having loads of fun this hols. K, i'm gonna end it here. Countdown awaits.=p

Driving Nightmare..

Yeah, i was excited. I mean, it was my first lesson. The instructor came round 9. He kept giving me instructions on the way to the circuit. Or at least that's what i thought. We were like, 2 minutes away from the school when he pulled over by the roadside and got out, and told me to take the wheel. ME!! Heck, i had only ever been to the circuit once, what more the road. I was calm though, knowing that it would be over in like a mintue or two. I mean, the school was just a minute away after all. Everything was going well as we approached the school, till he said, 'pergi terus!'. Now that's where i got really scared. Shit scared. So i'm here thinking to myself, 'i'm too young to die!' and i look at him, and he's smiling..SMILING!!.You know those stories you hear where a person sees he's life flashing before his eyes, i had that! Literally! Cars were all over i tell you, and it seemed i was going to crash into one of them anytime. I drove for like 40 minutes before we headed back to the school. Practiced a bit on the circuit and i was good to go. I had never felt more grateful to get back home. Its all going to happen again though..Monday, 3 pm..

Movies Galore!!!

I think i'll be putting up more posts now seeing as it is the holidays...And i spent the first week of it with movies! Loads of em!! At the cinema, and at home with our trusted brand of pirate products. I thought, hey it would be a great idea to come up with my very own movie review. So here goes....Quarantine: Does provide the typical scare that people often look for in horror films. The kind that makes you jump out of your seat screaming. So yeah, its good. The whole movie is shot in real-time, as in using a video recorder. It's basically about people becoming infected with rabies and turning into flesh eating animals. Gory killings, decapitated bodies and loads, i mean LOADS of blood dominate most of the movie, giving it an 'A' rating. Twilight: After all the anticipation, i have to say, the movie did not deliver. It was slow and painful. While it would be a good movie for romantics to enjoy, the average movie lover, would despise it. The lack of good action scenes(mind you, there was only a very brief one), makes this movie simply, boring. It deserves a 'D'. Varanam Aiyaram, my very first tamil movie in a theatre: It was good, really good. Diverging away from the typical tamil movie stigma of fighting and lovers running around trees, the movie focuses on a father-son relationship played by the same person. Good script and genuine acting makes this movie an enjoyable one. Happy watching!!

Dengue....

Just when i thought i had gotten away. Reality yanks me back in. Sigh, latest victim to dengue=me! Yes, i was down with fever, then again, i often fall sick so this was nothing new. Yes, i was shivering and my head felt like Hiroshima, then again, i was used to this. Then came the verdict i feared the most, i had DENGUE!! It all started on a Friday evening like any other. Well, except for the fact that i was shivering eventhough the fan was at speed 2 and i was under my blanket!! I made my way down from block N and dragged myself to Shiva's room in block K. I needed that sweater!! Desperately!! Soon everyone was up and i was made to sleep with the help of 2 Panadols. According to them, i was burning up and fast! I woke up around 2 hours later at 11. I was soaking wet with sweat. Good news though, fever was gone!. Or so i thought....Couldn't find it in me to get up, so i slept off in Ruban's room. I woke up around 9, and my head was swirling. You know that out-of-body experience people talk so often about, sure felt like i was having one at that time!! Shaun, my saviour came in next thing i knew, i was on my way back home with Ruban. Spent the next 8 days in hospital. I did go for a blood test on the very 1st day, it said, no dengue!! Took the doctor 4 days to figure out that it was in fact, dengue..I'm back home now though. Hand still sore from the drip. Curse you hot nurse!!!...Just wanna thank everyone who was there for me...i'll see whoever i see in college esok!!...

Educators: Where did we go wrong??

Couple of days ago, i flipped through the newspaper and read something that appalled and disgusted me. A teacher throwing degratory statements which were along racial lines to students that can barely think rationally?? I thought racism was behind us. Its been 39 years since that fateful day that marred Malaysia's name and stature on the world arena but it seems as if we have learned nothing from the mass killings and innocent loss of lives that has haunted us ever since. And coming from a teacher?? The very person that we look up to, expecting words of wisdom but instead be subjected to racial taunts and insults and at such a tender age?? These people are suppose be providers of knowledge, experts at moulding our country's next generation of leaders and catalysers that will propell our nation to greater heights and gain the long due recognition that has been alluding us thus far. Sadly, what have we come to?? The perpetrator has been let off the hook with nothing but....nothing really! All she got was a transfer, away from the problem that she caused in the first place. How is this a punishment?? This was clearly noted by Lim Guan Eng, the chief minister of Penang during a recent debate with a fellow politician. Where is the implementation of the seditious act?? Where is the control of speech? Don't we all have boundaries in ensuring a productive yet harmonious community?? I'm sure i speak for majority of our nation when i say that 'educator' should be taught a harsher lesson in humility. Let racism be a thing of the past!

Sparksick..=(

Sigh..Its been 4 days now since that fateful day where we went our seperate ways. Each boarding the bus, throwing glances, not ready to let go but forced to. That fateful day...Spark ended. Truth is, i had doubts, serious doubts. I mean, there were absolutely no specifications about the activites that were going to be carried out. I went there hoping for something good, and got the best!! Be it fun Edwin, or loud Moana, or hilarious Iz, you guys at camp, rocked!!...I wish i could send each and everyone of them a personal message but i'd probably have to go without food for three days or something...You OTHER people are probably wondering what the heck is SPARK...Basically, Spark=Best camp ever!!. Well, in a nutshell, we had workshops: Drama(I was in Drama!! woohoo!! sadly WE didnt get the phone..=(..sigh...). Conducted by Edwin and Chris(Unsure if i should use MR for them coz they seem almost like us), Dance conducted by Mr Guna. Bloody cool specially when Kazu made Kikilala cry. Oh wait, the OTHERS. Well, during the dance workshop, we had to express ourselves while moving...girls had hapiness, guys sadness. You could've said that we kicked @$$ with Kazu on our side. That girl burst like dam!! Oh, and there was songwriting by Mia Palencia. I was one the few 'lucky' ones that got picked to sing my very own song called 'I already knew'. I sang pretty well. I think. The moment lasted like 3 minutes though, coz 'Girl" from Sabah came on next and totally blew the crowd away. She sings like a bird!!. No, seriously..=p Moving on, there was also photography. We had the youngest professional photographer in Malaysia. He's an absolute pro at black and white. Oh, and we had food from different places every night!!. Namely, Italian, Japanese, South Indian, Middle Eastern(was the best coz of the belly dancer!! she was HOT!!!.), and our very own Malaysian. Best part though, had to be the people at camp. Digizens(digi staff), Emily, Vivian and co, the mentors and last but not least, fellow Sparkers(yeah, souds kinda obscene but we rock!!) Had loads, and i mean LOADS of fun at camp! For you people who were too busy to apply, HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHHAHAH

Spark! Pick Me Pick Me!!!! Pleaseeee??..

Ok, i am going to spill the beans. This blog was created for a sole purpose. Spark. *smiles sheepishly*. I love camps!! LOVE!! So basically, when i heard about Spark, i just had to sign up for it. I am a newbie to the world of blogging though. Stop laughing people!! I'm just not... technology savvy. Sad, but true. Still gonna give it a go though. My alter ego? Haha, that would be, the HULK. Yup, mean green killing machine. Imagine that, someone pisses you off, and next thing you know, the Man U jersey you were wearing is all ripped and HUGE buldging muscles with veins running across them pop out. I tend to be a little hot tempered, especially when anyone puts Man U down. Oh, and in case anyone has not noticed, i love Man U!!! I tend to turn into the Hulk because in reality, i'm the total opposite.Heck, people call me Stick. For obvious reasons really. Beanpole, so like me. People keep on asking me if i even eat. The thing is, i do! Loads actually. The only problem is, i just cant seem to put on weight, i mean, i do gain height, but nothing happens sideway. So frustrating! Oh and eating binges, do not help! The only thing which they do is provide multiple visits to the toilet. What makes me, me? Well, it has to be the child in me. I'm 17 now. I look 19, well people say so. The thing is, i love to have fun all the time! Be it running around chasing friends, or taking joy in irritating them to the brink of breakdown. I never want to grow up! Repeat, NEVER!! And i'm a Lord Of the Rings fanatic!! I must have read each book 4 times at least and seen each movie 5 times!! I guarantee you, no one would be able to answer a LOTR trivia like i do!! As for what colour represents me, i think that is a really, really hard one to answer. I'm more like, the rainbow. Different shades at the different wavelenghts(Physics Rocks!!). I tend to behave differently in different situations. But if i were to assign myself a colour, it'll probably be red. Basically, i see red as a representation of being daring, full of fun, joyful and sometimes that vague side of anger. So like me!! Creative talent? It has to be writing!! I have, do and will always love writing! Stories basically. The plots, the suspense, and the ending. It all has to come together in a free-flowing way. Interwoven, yet distinct. Key elements to a good story.So basically, i best express myself in words. Play around with them a little, and you get art. Well, i do have a sample of my writing published in the school magazine. I could show it to you guys. I'll bring it to the camp?(I soooo want to go!!). My best day ever has to be the day i stopped piano classes. I'm sure many beg to differ, but piano class was torturous! Especially when exams were approaching. Ms. Jesslyn underwent this 180 degree transformation from Mother Teresa to Cat Woman. Just replace that whip with a ruler and you've got the picture. With eyes as dark as night and heart as cold as stone, she saw no mercy. One mistake, and the metal ruler from hell crashed hard on my knuckles.Wave after wave was delivered but i made it out alive.Courtesy of Franch Oil. It sure sooths pain. Hands still function well, thank you. This was 3 years ago. I gave up piano soon after and picked up the guitar. Piano classes no more! Woohoo!! 50 ringgit?? Being the good, good boy that I am, I'd probably give it to my parents. The change that is, after a hearty meal of McDonald's and a movie!! I mean, God must have left it for me to pick it up for a reason. He knows i need McDonald's!!! I am very, very passionate about my education. I have always strived to do my best in everything i do and that includes producing good grades. Not just for me, but also for my parents. They have dreams and so do I. They dream of me doing well in the future, prospering. And i dream, of fulfilling that dream. Education undeniably plays a vital part and its something i take very seriously. I plan to pursue tertiary education overseas but financial constraints have put that dream on hold. I am doing my level best though to ace my exams as to obtain a scholarship from the government. Oh, and i am really passionate about Spark camps!! In 15 years....I'd stil be having fun!! "Budak kecik forever!!" I'll have a PS3 in the room, 3 or 4 lunch breaks and a huge TV whatever my profession may be. I have not actually made up my mind on what i wish to do in the future but I'm pretty sure its related to the medical line. I can assure you though, i'll be having fun doing it. Oh, and I'd probably settle down with Emma Watson,Jojo or that pretty girl next door. I'm not THAT choosy. Haha. Well basically, I'm a fun loving person. Spark, pick me pleaseeeee!!!

I'm an addict....

Sad, but true. I was at the losing end of the long, ever-ongoing battle against addiction. I fell victim to one of the worst plagues taking over the world. Computer game addiction. I vowed a long time ago, never to get addicted to something so time consuming, energy-draining, sleep depriving. Tiberium Wars however, is nothing of that sort. Its maps and skirmishes challenges the typical mindset and stimulates critical thinking. There i go again! Do you see what i mean by addiction?? The scariest part is, exams are just around the corner, but i have to get that daily dosage of Juggernauts, Flame tanks and Nuclear missiles! Yes, i do divide my time well, but then again, I have never, NEVER spent 2 hours everyday of the week on a computer game!! I used to be appaled by the fact that college students could spend hours at a time on DOTA! Truth unveiled, computer games are like nicotine. Heck, they could probably be more addictive!! Exam fever has just hit, and i have to start studying. Good news though, exams will be over very soon and that means more time for Tibeirum Wars!!! Mammoth tanks, here i come!!!!

Transition: College

College. Hmm.. Everyone in school talks about it. It's suppose to be a symbol of maturity, freedom and fun. A getaway from the nagging parents and house chores. I've been in college for 7 months now. Life has not been much different. Yeah sure, the environment's different. You meet different sets of people. People from all walks of life come together. Truth is, its not much of a difference from school. There still are classes, homework, and assignments with actual due dates!! And the nagging parents? Belive me, you actually tend to miss them! Scary, but very true. Undeniably though, college does have its advantages. Late night burger outings are now a routine. That Ramly burger stall sure does dish out awesome chicken burgers. Oh and in case you're wondering which burger stall it is, I'm in Inti Nilai. The stall is a mere stonethrow away from the hostels. I love football, repeat, LOVE! Remember those times where Wednesday used to be football day? Well, everyday is football day here!! Best part of it is, everyone plays. Chinese people, Indonesians, Arabians and Africans whose sublime football skills, are unmatchable. Life here would not be as fun without my friends from school that are here with me now. Its like being in SMM St. Davids all over again!! Shiva, Shaun, Ruban, Raymond, Iyngy, Pats, u guys rock!! And then there are the late night gossip sessions. Yes, girls are not the only ones who gossip. Stories are REALLY interesting. We stay up until the wee hours just talking about...anything really! Well being guys, its mostly about girls and football!! Moving on to classes. Classes in college are fun!! Its not the usual type of all-listen-and-make-notes classes. On the contrary, we have fun in class. It really helps when the lecturers are full of stories like Mr Kumar, Ms Yap and Ms Choo. Those are my physics and bio lecturers in order. Quote Mr Liam(Chemistry lecturer), 'Chemistry is interesting and fun. You tend to see the world in a new light and explore new frontiers all while having fun'. Well sir, I'm sorry to say, chemistry is not as fun as it sounds. Truth is, its a pain the rear! Then again, no one said A Levels was going to be easy. All in all, i love college!! Though I am going to be labelled a mama's boy for this, i miss my mum!!!

Starting off....

Blogs, blogs blogs. People never seem to stop talking about them. Its always, 'oooo, did u read her blog?, did u see her photos?' I never really knew what a blog was until 3 days ago when my friend Raymond, an avid blogger himself, introduced me to it. I have to admit, I'm hooked onto it now!! So this is pretty much my first entry ever. People, constructive criticism is welcomed. Don't hesitate to send me comments on how to improve my blog. Trust me, I'll need it.