Finally, I update my blog... lol
Now that trial is done, STPM is coming in two months' time.
I can devote all my attention on studies now, since I have retired both officially and unofficially from my positions in different societies and clubs.
A few words to juniors: Be a responsible person. Learn from past mistakes and be confident. Ganbatte!
Our school celebrated "Bulan Kemerdekaan" on Thursday.
Now, the word "One Malaysia" is often heard. Advertisement about it has been seen very often. It is also the theme of the celebration in our school. A drama is performed by the Form 4 students, reminding us to stay united.
Well, I think what matters more is the actions taken. Unity is not achieved by words, but by actions. There is always truth behind the saying "Action speaks louder than words".
PS: Forget to mention, I am on holiday now.
Jia you!!
Saturday, 19 September 2009
Some thoughts about life
I just had my STPM trial exam over last week. Should I yell out loud happily? hmm... I guess not so soon. It's just a trial exam. The actual one has yet to come!
You may think life after STPM is definitely a great one, with a whole lot of bliss and joy in store. You are probably right, precisely, half-right. That kind of life doesn't last long, for you have other challenges to get through. Obstacles after obstacles never fail to invade. When one thinks that he has gone through every hurdles and curdles and conquered the peak in life, another greater-than-ever stumbling block might just crop up.
This is life.
It may be described as a continual battle till the end. Indeed.
Some people think that infancy is the only anxiety-free stage of life. We do face a lot of problems as we proceed in life. Being a student, we may encounter problems in studies, relationship and "the special kind of relationship". After we step into the working world, we may land on financial problems. And it goes on.
In short, problems do unfold in life. It's not that you cannot work out those problems. But when there are a number of difficulties at the same time, we need to consider the complications that may arise due to our action. hmm... This may sound puzzling and philosophical. You will understand it when you are in the similar situation.
At times, I wonder, are humans born to suffer? Perhaps, it's me who thinks too much.
Maybe we do have an inner element that responds to some sort of sentimental and philosophical stuff, thereby producing some kind of inner voice that makes us reflect on things in a sentimental way. Yupe, I suppose this 'inner element' is prevalent in me. haha....
However, sometimes we do add additional problems to life when we think too much about the future. Some people like to predict the implications of their action. It's good to do so, but to an extent.
Whether or not you think life is filled with sufferings, pain and problems, never think that we are enduring the pain.
Everything changes when the mindset changes. If you think you are struggling, then you would really be suffering.
Perhaps, we should see life the way optimists see. Never endure the pain, but enjoy the so-called sufferings in life.
Here's a saying of my own: Life is difficult, yet enjoyable. Never struggle through obstacles in life, smile!
You may think life after STPM is definitely a great one, with a whole lot of bliss and joy in store. You are probably right, precisely, half-right. That kind of life doesn't last long, for you have other challenges to get through. Obstacles after obstacles never fail to invade. When one thinks that he has gone through every hurdles and curdles and conquered the peak in life, another greater-than-ever stumbling block might just crop up.
This is life.
It may be described as a continual battle till the end. Indeed.
Some people think that infancy is the only anxiety-free stage of life. We do face a lot of problems as we proceed in life. Being a student, we may encounter problems in studies, relationship and "the special kind of relationship". After we step into the working world, we may land on financial problems. And it goes on.
In short, problems do unfold in life. It's not that you cannot work out those problems. But when there are a number of difficulties at the same time, we need to consider the complications that may arise due to our action. hmm... This may sound puzzling and philosophical. You will understand it when you are in the similar situation.
At times, I wonder, are humans born to suffer? Perhaps, it's me who thinks too much.
Maybe we do have an inner element that responds to some sort of sentimental and philosophical stuff, thereby producing some kind of inner voice that makes us reflect on things in a sentimental way. Yupe, I suppose this 'inner element' is prevalent in me. haha....
However, sometimes we do add additional problems to life when we think too much about the future. Some people like to predict the implications of their action. It's good to do so, but to an extent.
Whether or not you think life is filled with sufferings, pain and problems, never think that we are enduring the pain.
Everything changes when the mindset changes. If you think you are struggling, then you would really be suffering.
Perhaps, we should see life the way optimists see. Never endure the pain, but enjoy the so-called sufferings in life.
Here's a saying of my own: Life is difficult, yet enjoyable. Never struggle through obstacles in life, smile!
Friday, 31 July 2009
笑度人生！
最近好像有些不开心的事发生在我周围。 一些朋友曾几何时的笑脸，渐渐被副忧愁的“苦瓜脸”替代。
看来他们又瞒多的问题缠身吧！ 唉。。。 叹气的原因不是因为问题的出现，而是为何许多人面对问题的时候往往都会以悲观的角度看待？
我不是什么开心果，我当然也有伤心的时候。 心情不好，垂头丧气，精神萎靡，种种悲伤的症状，我全都试过。 话说回来，我其实还颇容易感伤的咯。 人有时真的很难避免不去乱乱想。 看见某些情景，可能负面的想法就油然而生。
面对问题时感到烦恼，这非常正常。 或许，这是人生的一部分，人的必经之路。
我记得有个朋友对我们整班同学说过：“面对问题，随它去就好了。” 他说的正好，为何面对问题的同时，要为自己增加完全帮不上忙的“烦恼”呢？
此话易说不易做。 但无论如何，我们是不是该勇于地尝试呢？
开心与不开心，只不过是那一念之差。 开心与否， 大多时候都是掌握在我们的脑中吧！
为人生带来缤纷色彩，抑或灰色地带，是我们的选择。 既然问题是无法避免的，就让我们从多余的烦恼自拔吧！
活着，就要笑，要加油！ 活着，就要笑度人生！ 加油！
PS: Never struggle through obstacles in life, but smile your way through.
看来他们又瞒多的问题缠身吧！ 唉。。。 叹气的原因不是因为问题的出现，而是为何许多人面对问题的时候往往都会以悲观的角度看待？
我不是什么开心果，我当然也有伤心的时候。 心情不好，垂头丧气，精神萎靡，种种悲伤的症状，我全都试过。 话说回来，我其实还颇容易感伤的咯。 人有时真的很难避免不去乱乱想。 看见某些情景，可能负面的想法就油然而生。
面对问题时感到烦恼，这非常正常。 或许，这是人生的一部分，人的必经之路。
我记得有个朋友对我们整班同学说过：“面对问题，随它去就好了。” 他说的正好，为何面对问题的同时，要为自己增加完全帮不上忙的“烦恼”呢？
此话易说不易做。 但无论如何，我们是不是该勇于地尝试呢？
开心与不开心，只不过是那一念之差。 开心与否， 大多时候都是掌握在我们的脑中吧！
为人生带来缤纷色彩，抑或灰色地带，是我们的选择。 既然问题是无法避免的，就让我们从多余的烦恼自拔吧！
活着，就要笑，要加油！ 活着，就要笑度人生！ 加油！
PS: Never struggle through obstacles in life, but smile your way through.
Friday, 24 July 2009
Tennis Final
It happened on Tuesday. Until I realised it, I couldn't imagine how easy it was for me to march on to the boys' double final. We had walk-over for two times and literally, we just beat one duo to get into the tennis final.
I was more than happy of course, since I rarely get into final of sports event. What's more, I am granted at least a silver medal. Yea!! lol!!
But I didn't really hope I would get only silver. I purposely stayed back until around 6.30pm on Wednesday to practise tennis. In fact, I am just so-so at playing tennis.
The day has arrived. Today.
I was full of anticipation and hope that we win.
In the end, we lost.
First, we lost the first set. But soon, we rose up to 2-1. But after that, they won their way and beat us with 2-6.
I had been telling myself not to get nervous and that the opponent duo were more skillful than us. And of course, it's not surprising that they would win. But during the game, I was still gripped by nervousness and did a few mistakes.
Right after the match, my spirit hit rock bottom. Got so down. haiz... I didn't know why I was so. In fact, I shouldn't have felt so bad for I lost to a superior team. I should have expected the loss. And deep down, I did actually.
The moodless state remained with me until I got home. Well, feelings are not easy to control. Being aware of that, we really have to manage our feelings. Not to say that we cannot feel sad for any single moment. But don let that kind of feeling last long. Do something about it like listening to music.
Heal fast!
I was more than happy of course, since I rarely get into final of sports event. What's more, I am granted at least a silver medal. Yea!! lol!!
But I didn't really hope I would get only silver. I purposely stayed back until around 6.30pm on Wednesday to practise tennis. In fact, I am just so-so at playing tennis.
The day has arrived. Today.
I was full of anticipation and hope that we win.
In the end, we lost.
First, we lost the first set. But soon, we rose up to 2-1. But after that, they won their way and beat us with 2-6.
I had been telling myself not to get nervous and that the opponent duo were more skillful than us. And of course, it's not surprising that they would win. But during the game, I was still gripped by nervousness and did a few mistakes.
Right after the match, my spirit hit rock bottom. Got so down. haiz... I didn't know why I was so. In fact, I shouldn't have felt so bad for I lost to a superior team. I should have expected the loss. And deep down, I did actually.
The moodless state remained with me until I got home. Well, feelings are not easy to control. Being aware of that, we really have to manage our feelings. Not to say that we cannot feel sad for any single moment. But don let that kind of feeling last long. Do something about it like listening to music.
Heal fast!
Saturday, 27 June 2009
Pre-U Council Orientation
Before reading this post, just play this song. It's a nice, relaxing song. Listen to it while you are going through this blog post. lol...
We had our orientation on from 25th to 27th June.
I did not join in the groups playing the games organised. And that's because I was in the organising committee. Yes!! That means I have the best opportunity to play around with the juniors.
Before orientation:
We were busy doing preparations.
This is my hand (shown incompletely...that's obvious...haha) >>
The first day:
Dividing the members into groups. Pn. Sharifah in this photo....lol >>
We grouped them according to the name of planets. Too bad, all of them were abnormal, since none of them was in the planet Earth. Before I forget, we only had 8 groups. The Earth is too dangerous, but not necessarily you have to return to Mars, for we also had Uranus and Neptune!!! hahaha...
The second day:
We first had "Amazing Race" which was equivalent to treasure hunt in store for the 8 groups.
The mission that every one must go through. From here, they branched out to other different missions.
The physical challenge...
We then had "Station Games". There are 8 stations altogether.
They were passing water. The last person then poured the water into a pail. They must collect a fixed amount of water in order to win.
Blow a balloon with flour inside until it burst!! "Pong!"
Direct the ping pong ball through a flour-filled route.
Catch the water bag!! And that's me jumping up. lol =p
Posing...I like this photo very much. I think (uh hum..I Think) it's nice. This is a display of confidence and perhaps self-love, but certainly not narcissism. By the way, is this camwhoring?
The third day:
Me again... Honestly, I like to take photos, just that I do not have a camera.
Wasei... dragonball gui bo hei gong, haha :P >>
The orientation lasted for only 3 days. Does anyone actually feel that they had not enough fun? haha...
Well, hope you guys enjoyed yourselves during these 3 days.
All pre-u students, let's work hard for a better future!! Ganbatte!!!
We had our orientation on from 25th to 27th June.
I did not join in the groups playing the games organised. And that's because I was in the organising committee. Yes!! That means I have the best opportunity to play around with the juniors.
Before orientation:
We were busy doing preparations.
This is my hand (shown incompletely...that's obvious...haha) >>
The first day:
Dividing the members into groups. Pn. Sharifah in this photo....lol >>
We grouped them according to the name of planets. Too bad, all of them were abnormal, since none of them was in the planet Earth. Before I forget, we only had 8 groups. The Earth is too dangerous, but not necessarily you have to return to Mars, for we also had Uranus and Neptune!!! hahaha...
The second day:
We first had "Amazing Race" which was equivalent to treasure hunt in store for the 8 groups.
The mission that every one must go through. From here, they branched out to other different missions.
The physical challenge...
We then had "Station Games". There are 8 stations altogether.
They were passing water. The last person then poured the water into a pail. They must collect a fixed amount of water in order to win.
Blow a balloon with flour inside until it burst!! "Pong!"
Direct the ping pong ball through a flour-filled route.
Catch the water bag!! And that's me jumping up. lol =p
Posing...I like this photo very much. I think (uh hum..I Think) it's nice. This is a display of confidence and perhaps self-love, but certainly not narcissism. By the way, is this camwhoring?
The third day:
Me again... Honestly, I like to take photos, just that I do not have a camera.
Wasei... dragonball gui bo hei gong, haha :P >>
The orientation lasted for only 3 days. Does anyone actually feel that they had not enough fun? haha...
Well, hope you guys enjoyed yourselves during these 3 days.
All pre-u students, let's work hard for a better future!! Ganbatte!!!
Saturday, 6 June 2009
Yesterday I watched a movie, "Camp Rock" on TV3. It's quite interesting. More importantly, it's liked by the youngsters, me included...lol
Here are some soundtracks used in the movie.
"We Rock"
"This Is Me"
Yea, how's it like listening to these 2 songs? Personally, I like them equally much. The first song is very entertaining and relaxing. Listening to it helps especially when you are in the midst of tremendous pressure and loads of problems. Yea, it's very true. Sometimes, we do need to unwind the tensed up condition of our head. Turn on the music, sing your hearts out and perhaps, shake your body and dance along. It surely helps.
The second song is truly inspiring. It kinda boosts up self esteem listening to it. Well, as suggested by the song lyrics, reflect on ourselves, look for the vast pools of potentials inside us and develop them. Some people are good in sports, others might have a great business or scientific mind. We just gotta find the place where we belong. Then only we can soar our way up beyond the limits in our own arena. Ganbatte!
Here are some soundtracks used in the movie.
"We Rock"
"This Is Me"
Yea, how's it like listening to these 2 songs? Personally, I like them equally much. The first song is very entertaining and relaxing. Listening to it helps especially when you are in the midst of tremendous pressure and loads of problems. Yea, it's very true. Sometimes, we do need to unwind the tensed up condition of our head. Turn on the music, sing your hearts out and perhaps, shake your body and dance along. It surely helps.
The second song is truly inspiring. It kinda boosts up self esteem listening to it. Well, as suggested by the song lyrics, reflect on ourselves, look for the vast pools of potentials inside us and develop them. Some people are good in sports, others might have a great business or scientific mind. We just gotta find the place where we belong. Then only we can soar our way up beyond the limits in our own arena. Ganbatte!
Thursday, 28 May 2009
2009 Teacher's Day
Today is our Teacher's Day celebration at school level. It's held earlier this year.
Initially, i thought the performances were not going to be interesting, considering the little time allocated for the preparations.
Well, I must say I am wrong. The students put up quite some hilarious and nice shows.
There were a performance from the chinese orchestra group of our school, a hip-hop dance and a very special, unique dance that displayed a combination of Indian and hip-hop cultures. haha... This dance really made the crowd burst into laughter.
Too bad, I did not record it.
Well, this is the last year i celebrate Teacher's Day in our school. i somehow felt touched actually. In the middle of the event, my mind went wandering to the moment of our coming graduation day end of this year. During the Graduation Day in Form 5, i did feel sad about leaving the school and a group of friends. Now that i stay on for an additional two years, i think my heart had grown fonder of the environment and some teachers here and i will feel even more reluctant having to leave this school. i did disagree with some of the systems implemented, but i still love this my school after all. Just like how we still love our parents after all their naggings and blames on us.
After the rather grand celebration in the school hall, our class also prepared a special celebration for our teachers. For documentation purpose, they are Pn Hong (Maths), Pn Suraini(P.A.), Pn. Vijaya(Chem) Pn. Zahariah(Bio), Mr. Tay(P.A.) and Mr. Tiong(MUET). Delight is clearly written all over their faces when we wished them happy teacher's day and proceeded with the cake-cutting session. A porcelain cup is our gift to each of them.
Well, I really expressed my gratitude to them, from the very bottom of my heart. They are truly good teachers. Some of them even go the extra miles and educate us to be a better person. I don't attend tuition at all in Form 6, except for P.A. --- i have no implied meaning, don't get me wrong! lol
Speaking of teaching, I have a perception about the teaching profession. This thought struck me while listening to Pn. Wong speech today. A teacher's job is not to teach, but to educate. There are differences between teaching and educating. Teaching simply means disseminating the technical information according to the syllabus set. But educating means more than that. It encompasses the responsibility to show students the right ways in life and guide them to becoming better men in future. Teachers should always inculcate positive values and habits in students, like moving on in adversity and thinking out of the box.
To those pursuing a teacher's career, remember to always educate your students. Motivate your students. Mould them into better men. They are the ones going to lead the world. Held in them are the chance and hope to see a better world in the future!
There will be no future without teachers. We are nothing without them. Teachers are great, but they just do it in silence. They educate us, shape us, and equip us with a pair of invisible wings together with the ability to fly. All they ask for in return is to see us soaring high and beyond the sky. Our teachers might not remember us, but we should appreciate them for what they have done for us and always remember them. No matter how high we fly, make landing once in a while to pay them a visit. Just like what we should do to our parents.
PS: Thank you teachers. Happy Teacher's Day! The best gift to a teacher: Still remembering them and saying thank you to them after 10 years when we have achieved great heights in life. I will do that!
*Here's a good song you may have listened to before. Just to feed your soul. Jia you!
Initially, i thought the performances were not going to be interesting, considering the little time allocated for the preparations.
Well, I must say I am wrong. The students put up quite some hilarious and nice shows.
There were a performance from the chinese orchestra group of our school, a hip-hop dance and a very special, unique dance that displayed a combination of Indian and hip-hop cultures. haha... This dance really made the crowd burst into laughter.
Too bad, I did not record it.
Well, this is the last year i celebrate Teacher's Day in our school. i somehow felt touched actually. In the middle of the event, my mind went wandering to the moment of our coming graduation day end of this year. During the Graduation Day in Form 5, i did feel sad about leaving the school and a group of friends. Now that i stay on for an additional two years, i think my heart had grown fonder of the environment and some teachers here and i will feel even more reluctant having to leave this school. i did disagree with some of the systems implemented, but i still love this my school after all. Just like how we still love our parents after all their naggings and blames on us.
After the rather grand celebration in the school hall, our class also prepared a special celebration for our teachers. For documentation purpose, they are Pn Hong (Maths), Pn Suraini(P.A.), Pn. Vijaya(Chem) Pn. Zahariah(Bio), Mr. Tay(P.A.) and Mr. Tiong(MUET). Delight is clearly written all over their faces when we wished them happy teacher's day and proceeded with the cake-cutting session. A porcelain cup is our gift to each of them.
Well, I really expressed my gratitude to them, from the very bottom of my heart. They are truly good teachers. Some of them even go the extra miles and educate us to be a better person. I don't attend tuition at all in Form 6, except for P.A. --- i have no implied meaning, don't get me wrong! lol
Speaking of teaching, I have a perception about the teaching profession. This thought struck me while listening to Pn. Wong speech today. A teacher's job is not to teach, but to educate. There are differences between teaching and educating. Teaching simply means disseminating the technical information according to the syllabus set. But educating means more than that. It encompasses the responsibility to show students the right ways in life and guide them to becoming better men in future. Teachers should always inculcate positive values and habits in students, like moving on in adversity and thinking out of the box.
To those pursuing a teacher's career, remember to always educate your students. Motivate your students. Mould them into better men. They are the ones going to lead the world. Held in them are the chance and hope to see a better world in the future!
There will be no future without teachers. We are nothing without them. Teachers are great, but they just do it in silence. They educate us, shape us, and equip us with a pair of invisible wings together with the ability to fly. All they ask for in return is to see us soaring high and beyond the sky. Our teachers might not remember us, but we should appreciate them for what they have done for us and always remember them. No matter how high we fly, make landing once in a while to pay them a visit. Just like what we should do to our parents.
PS: Thank you teachers. Happy Teacher's Day! The best gift to a teacher: Still remembering them and saying thank you to them after 10 years when we have achieved great heights in life. I will do that!
*Here's a good song you may have listened to before. Just to feed your soul. Jia you!
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