我们的 M Club

几个月前看完这部连续剧后
就一直想写个关于这的post
很多那些年的回忆
都被勾了起来

和戏里的情节一样
我们的 M Club 在求学时代是很要好的
4 个女生 2 个男生
一起下课，一起留校，一起吃饭，一起补习
一起走街，一起褒剧，一起讨厌同一个人 =P
褒起电话来可以好几个小时
有几次甚至睡在对方的床上
大家共处的时间，敢敢比与家人还要长

分道扬辘后
开始的那几年
我们偶尔还会联络
再过三五年
大家开始有自己的朋友圈子
过着自己的生活
也许是因为我们都分布在地球的几个区域
也许那时没有whatsapp，通电话很贵，又有时差
建立的友情
慢慢淡化了
死党，变成了朋友/旧同学
总之不是会在priority list 里有名次的那种情况

每当想到着
自己难免会觉得惋惜
有时也会自责
没有巫小诗死缠烂打，打不死的精神
没有她宽心待人的态度

她们六个女生的 M Club 快乐收场合体了
那我们的 M Club 呢？

have courage, and be kind

 Some reflections upon finishing another term in the societal university:

1. 'Sorry' is the cheapest but powerful remedy
You might think that apology is costless and people would ignore it as nothing but cheap talk. In fact, it triggers an instinct to forgive, overcoming rationality. Ironically, many people are unwilling to get the word out of the mouth.
 
2. Modesty is a virtue that can rarely be observed, especially for ordinary people
 A sign of modest people are those who use words like 'We' instead of 'Me', or always put 'me' behind their conversations. Perhaps these are people who strives to shine or boasts their credits, thus explains the reason that they could not stop highlighting 'I'.

3.  It is easier to remember harm than good
Some people can just forget all the good and support rendered to them when one just did a small little mistake. The black dot on the paper always looks more eye-catchy despite the entire paper is white.

mh370 you are always in our hearts

Young Malaysians in particular, like myself, have taken the news of MH370 rather strongly, despite we may not know any of the victims, crew, or their families. Perhaps it is due to the fact that we have all traveled on  Malaysia Airlines before and so it feels like it could have happened to any one of us. Or maybe it is just the  sense of national pride which is now at stake so we all feel compelled to uphold it. Or simply, we are just very compassionate and sensitive gen-Ys.

It is officially a year and still no signs of MH370. The biggest hope right now, is that, we will be able to locate this missing aircraft and bring closure to the affected families who have suffered more than anyone should.

excitement building up

The wait is almost over - It's just now a countable amount of days left until "Triumph In The Skies" movie bursts into our cinemas, in all its charms, stunning uniforms and chained-plot. 

First and foremost of course, Sam Gor with his passionate love and serious-but-hilarious look that he always portray.

Woohoo!

  

let's do what we think best for the last day of the year

The initial plan was to end the year with a light heart in conjunction with the festive seasons and to talk about quality time spent with loved ones and gratitude on academic or personal achievements.

It is slightly ironic then that writing this piece would be interrupted by news of the flood in the east coast and the discovery of QZ8501 with dead bodies and wreckage debris. Not forgetting the most recent Camerons landslide. It is a very horrible to seal the year, and i will mourn the passing of all the victims.

It is such an eventful, agonising and tragedy-filled year for Malaysia.

Year 2014 started very dry, with dam levels falling to critical levels and water rationing imposed in the Klang Valley for almost two months. At the same time, the area is stuck with haze and increasing dengue cases.

Then we had the disappearance of MH370 which till now unconcluded. Yet to overcome the despair, we were informed of MH17. Both the aviation incidents has led to a perpetual negativism and grief within the nation and its people.


It is true that we cannot control the harsh events that nature and unforeseen circumstances throw at us at times. But we can – and we must – prevent akin events and negative sentiments that causes harm to one another. People who have offered to help, are thankfully, still the majority. Which is why we often hear, in such times, remarks like “It takes a crisis to bring Malaysians together”.

In times of sadness, I am grateful to have by my side those who love me.

In my own life and for my country, my hope is that 2015 will be a happier year, and the world and country will be a more beautiful and harmonious one. It seems like a dream. But it can happen if we all make this resolution together. Chin up, hold hands together, and we will prevail.

10km后的启发

1. 太多的负担，会让你难以往前。

    学会放下，尽管有多么的不舍，才能让你走得更远。

2. 当你是一个人的时候，你可以任意随意决定你的速度和路线。

    当你是两个或更多人的时候，你必须互相扶持，

    有时甚至可能需要放慢你的脚步配合他人，

    因为这就是团队，这就是人生。

    很多事，很多决定，你的考虑不只是你一个人。

3. 当你快支撑不住的时候，趁有气力时快刀斩乱麻，不要再拖下去。

    因为拖着拖着，痛苦的时间更长，也不知道是否还有力气撑下去。

4. 不要轻易放弃，真的不要。

    咬紧牙根，柳暗花明又一村，你会熬过去的。

5. 凡事都有第一次。

    要勇于尝试，才会有所体验。

    尝试的勇气都没有，你永远都不知道路的尾端等待着你的是什么。

    

有一种回忆叫周杰伦

周杰伦公开了和昆凌的恋情，面子书疯传了两天。

其中最深刻的一段大家都在讨论的：

两个人能否走在一起，时机很重要。
你出现在他想要安定的时候, 那你的胜算就很大。
你出现在他对这个世界充满好奇的时候, 就算你多美多优秀都是徒劳无用。
爱得深，爱得早，都不如爱的时候刚刚好。

我庆幸。

pre exam 6.1

This time, it feels different and i'm hoping writing will ease my pain and discomfort even for a little bit:

1. I never fall sick so close to exam.
2. I usually have a mild revision prior to final revision.
3. I dont feel good about it.
4. This is the final paper to attempt (HOPEFULLY).
5. I registered a new email with ACCA and being a very very superstitious individual when it comes to exam, i hope this little twist in tradition is not bringing disaster.
6. Even my parents are skeptical of me passing this time. 

some little acts that never fail to cheer me up

Best way to kick off Friday morning =)

hello new friend!

Amid people gradually move from Apple to Samsung, i'm joining the crowd too.

Thank you for the advance birthday gift <3

After the short bliss, so now it's all the setup and migration which gonna take ample time:

- Contacts --> done (:
- Whatsapp --> still figuring out
- SMS --> less critical
- Images --> in progress
- Music --> next in line

And button control changes that needs to be got used with (part and parcel of transition hmm).

That's what happened when you don't back up your data on regular basis (i basically performed none). Extremely 'indulged' in researching on whatsapp transfer so if anyone do have any solutions, pls i'll appreciate your kind lifting hand :))

what happened in february

So the list goes like this:

Nevertheless, i'm still glad that nothing worse happened. 

Let's hope that March will be better! 

hello december

Hurrrraayyyy exam's are over and it feels so so so good now, to the extent that it seems that you have shed some weight from ur body (mental weight i suppose).. teehee..

If you are asking about the papers, i leave it entirely to my examiner. The factor of age has been taking a toll onto me and to study consecutively for days without sleeping at all is virtually impossible for pinkie nowadays. Am i admitting that im getting older? Omg. But im glad it's over. After months of preparation, torture, it's real holiday now.

 So let's draw up our post-exam checklist ahemm:

1) Complete my EPR for the year (still, at the top of the list is a studies-related, faint*)

2) Hunt for christmas gifts

3) Finish off Silver Spoon, Sterling Shackles, The Confidant etc

4) 7 hours of sleep a day

5) Shopping for cny

6) It is possible for us to have a party for year end?

7) Spring cleaning
8) Set up my new lappie

That's all for now. Goodbye!

pre exam 4.4

Coffee days are back!
It's at least a cup a day to stay awake.
And presumably it shall increase overtime.
And subsequently another two weeks or more to overcome the coffee-deprived days.

There's no choice.
I substituted it with tetris only to realise that i spend more time on tetris than on my studies.
Everyday is a behind-schedule.

Fine, let's get motivated and study study study!
It's just another two weeks and all you need is determination and focus!
Gambatteh =D

pre exam 4.3

My companion for the next two weeks..

 

Let's take a deep breath..

S.T.U.D.Y

europe 365

There is a flood of travelling photos all around fb recently. I used to think that being able to study in UK provides the golden opportunity to travel and explore around europe. But i realise that this is no longer true. With plummetting travelling costs and increasing spending (or earning) powers, to travel to Europe is no more a great luxury as before, France, Italy, Spain, Austria. You dont really need to study there to travel there.

It's kinda depressing as i find myself with no leisure time to travel. Australia and New Zealand is still outstanding in my list. And with mock coming near, with exams coming after, there is just no way to go despite we have these dozens of holidays in the year. In fact, i ve not even visited our own Legoland!

Sobssss..

Everyone around is actually praying for my studies to end soon. A few commented that i am crazy and over-ambitious, complemented with a sceptical and doubtful look that u wouldnt feel comfortable and confident looking at. What can i say. Once decision is made, there is just no turning back, and u just hv to strive and achieve it with all you can. Maybe it's just my life. Work hard pinkie!

forever-failing gatherings

Recently, I'm kinda missing a whole bunch of people (who have all jetted all around the world. Some photos of the good times:

Last hangout before grad
ps: HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHIN SHIN :DD



Easter at Chester Market



Dressing up with Yifei for grad ball.. And they got me a lovely princess crown =))



CNY CNY CNY.. 

It's rather perplexing that nowadays as we are thronged to life commitment, conversations become texting, non-events became a presumption that everyone is doing fine, birthday became the only avenue to 'force' everyone to meet up. No more skype, no more msn, not even fb. One of my friend commented that i seem to disappear for a while. Anyway, all these are is exceptionally hugely felt when i ve got to retrieve photos from last year to be posted. Sigh. People's priorities do change. Is that the trade off for growing up and goal pursuit? 

to-be-revamped wishlist

I was browsing thru my wishlist and i think it's time for a revamp.

Let's see:

- To sit on a cloud for a dayview and on the moon for a nightview (yeah i know this is ridiculous).
   This.. Errrm.. Shy**

- To lie down on a pretty greenland watching the sky and clouds.
   I think i achieved sthing not exactly, but similar to this. Can i tick this item? :)

- To get my weight back to at least 41kg.
   This is achieved! As at 14/09/2012.

- To learn gu zheng and dancing.
   This is yet to be achieved. But should be a current liability realising soon. Trust me.

- To study up till Masters, of course preferably to Doctorate.
   This is yet to be achieved. But there might be slightly change in plan.

- To be able to pay for my own property, my own car, my own expenses.
   At current practice.

- To have a farm visit and spend time chasing after and being chased after with the sheep, cattles and goats.
  This is actually inspired by a friend who is doing veterinarian science. Realisation, well, it depends.. maybe New Zealand?

- A wonderful dressing room with a large wardrobe and a potpourri of compartments for handbags, accessories, watches, jewelry etc.
   This is yet to be achieved. But effort in progress.

- Fairy tales!!
  I forgot what does this has to do with. Ooopss..

- To volunteer and help people, especially children in need.
   This comprises of two: short term and long term. is yet to be achieved. But effort in progress.

- To be lee chong wei, wei wei's  personal assistant =p
   This shall be left to destiny =p

Overall remarks: Not too bad i would say, condering the current schedule im stuck in. More could be one, and as one is achieved, one could come in =)

augmenting august

I'm sorry that i ve not been here for a while.

Good things have been happening recently:

- I passed my two papers.

- Everyone is home.

- Love is in the air.

- Holidays are around the corner.

- I got my new laptop weeeeee.

- I ve finally sent off my gift pack to World Vision.

But there's always two sides of a coin:

- More lectures to come.

- More time is required.

- The lunar ghost month is here.

- Im getting sick (i think).

- Im getting broke.

- Productivity is low recently.

At the same time, everyone is casting doubt on the sustainability of this kind of life.

Persevere, that's it =)

On a bright note, there is no rainbow without a little rain.

Anyway, every second of life is well utilised now.

Im happy, im glad.
Thank you for everything.

attitude wins heart

Since the 4th, the entire facebook was virtually filled with statuses about Lee Chong Wei.

Looking at him tearing was way heartbreaking than losing the 48-year-waited-for gold medal.
No one would feel more devastated than him.
That 2 points. So close yet so far.

But ironically, despite that he was the runner up, attention was all on him.
His determination, attitude and passion was highly applauded by everyone.
I think we just lack of destiny in winning huge tournaments stimes.
But that doesnt matter. Nothing else matters.
He has won everybody's heart.
And in fact, he unites everyone in the country.
Albeit the Negaraku didn fill up the Wembley Arena, it is singing in our hearts.

do you dream?

I do not perceive this as a huge problem until it's getting harder and harder to go to work.

I have been dreaming so super much. And rather, i can remember my dreams, even if i dream 2-3 times a night. Sometimes i ll wake up, get up, get a drink or go to the washroom, go back to sleep and continue from where I left off. This is almost driving me crazy. I am getting fed up because of these sleepless nights apparently, i'm so tired during the day.

It doesnt really matter what i eat before bed or drink or watch on TV, i ve tried both early and late retiring. It doesnt relate to caffeine as well, as this has been recurring since i was little. Any random dreams, related or non-related to daily life.

Now all i want to do is to have normal nights sleep and feel rested and rejuvenated when i wake up.