As in ill, unwell, bug-bitten and whatever else you can think of to describe the condition when your body can't really move, mucus runs down your nose, coughing spasms your body and your head feels like it's going to crack open any minute soon.
Aah, but the bliss of missing school. Unspeakable...
2 days ago got back from motivation camp. Awesome because we got to do a ton of activities and NOT awesome because it gave me this effing fever.
I heard that quite a few are also feeling rather unwell. The total count right now is 6 students. These are just the ones that I know of, there may be more.
Odaijini, minna-san.
Gonna go back to bed now.
See ya.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Procrastination
Oh, what a bliss it would be if everything I've ever planned and wanted to do oh-so-badly actually came true.
Sometimes I even have a list all written out of all the things that I want to that day. I write the words 'To do' at the top of the page and number out all the things or activities that I plan on doing. Even better still, some of them even have sub-notes explaining in detail what I must do in order for that item to be completed extra well. Alas, rarely do such great dreams materialize into reality.
Without further a do, I shall now write how my week-long vacay went :
All in all I would actually say that it went pretty well. While in Penang, I sunbathed a bit (God know's why I did this, I mean I'm already so tanned, I blame the Americans I saw lounging around the pool. They made it seem so glamorous!).
I also did some shopping. Bought a few souveniers for myself and for my class' lecturers. Had quite a few nice and totally relaxing walks on the beach. Kicked my brother's sandcastle around (no lah, I ain't that mean).
The last I time I remember coming to Penang was about over a year ago. One thing that hasn't changed, in spite of all the talk on economic downturn and financial destruction, is the amount of foreigners I see around Penang. I think there's actually even more so now. I noticed there were quite a few Americans(Southeners, judging by their accent), Japanese, British and a spattering of Eastern Europeans. I thought that a hitch in the global economy would mean a decrease in tourism but apparently this is just not true. This is great, I was kind of scared that a decrease in tourists would hurt Malaysia's economy heavily, especially when they contribute so much to it.
Moving on to Langkawi. This trip was a family gathering of sorts. Ther was my family and like another 7 other families who were all related to me. Again, did some shopping. Okay, maybe a lot of shopping, but it really only involves chocolate-related items. Also, went sight-seeing. Saw the usual Langkawi historic sites and stuff.
School related :
Like, two weeks ago, we did a 'Translation Class', where the seniors have to translate what the lecturers are saying for the juniors and then translate the juniors' answer for the lecturers. It went okay, I guess. My junior was 'disarming', I guess. Not really sure how to explain that. But that's how I felt about the whole situation. He's nice enough, though.
So the topic we had to discuss was about the effects the KTM's lateness had on all the people who use its services. It's a well-known fact that KTM is notoriously late for every stop, every time. I don't get why they even give out timetables if they're going to be 20 minutes late all the time. I think it's really cruel to give poeple false hope of boarding on a train at 8.00 but then arrive at 8.18. Doesn't anybody else think so, too?
Moreoever, this lateness really pisses off my Japanese lecturers because they really take care of being on time. I totally understand this sentiment. Hopefully, somebody, somewhere out there dose somethinga bout this soon. It really makes Malaysia look like a disorganized and lazy country where everything from functions or parties to trains have a habit of being late.
I remember reading an article that said KTM was going to buy more trains but I don't think this will really solve the problems. What they need to do is better watch their time. Yes, adding more trains will enable more passengers to board but if you're still late, what you get out of this is just a higher amount of dissatisfied boarders who go to work/school late. Thank you..NOT!
A great HAPPY BIRTHDAY shout-out to : Nurhakim and Aisyah from KTJ.
Both celebrate their birthdays this month.
Ta...
Sometimes I even have a list all written out of all the things that I want to that day. I write the words 'To do' at the top of the page and number out all the things or activities that I plan on doing. Even better still, some of them even have sub-notes explaining in detail what I must do in order for that item to be completed extra well. Alas, rarely do such great dreams materialize into reality.
Without further a do, I shall now write how my week-long vacay went :
All in all I would actually say that it went pretty well. While in Penang, I sunbathed a bit (God know's why I did this, I mean I'm already so tanned, I blame the Americans I saw lounging around the pool. They made it seem so glamorous!).
I also did some shopping. Bought a few souveniers for myself and for my class' lecturers. Had quite a few nice and totally relaxing walks on the beach. Kicked my brother's sandcastle around (no lah, I ain't that mean).
The last I time I remember coming to Penang was about over a year ago. One thing that hasn't changed, in spite of all the talk on economic downturn and financial destruction, is the amount of foreigners I see around Penang. I think there's actually even more so now. I noticed there were quite a few Americans(Southeners, judging by their accent), Japanese, British and a spattering of Eastern Europeans. I thought that a hitch in the global economy would mean a decrease in tourism but apparently this is just not true. This is great, I was kind of scared that a decrease in tourists would hurt Malaysia's economy heavily, especially when they contribute so much to it.
Moving on to Langkawi. This trip was a family gathering of sorts. Ther was my family and like another 7 other families who were all related to me. Again, did some shopping. Okay, maybe a lot of shopping, but it really only involves chocolate-related items. Also, went sight-seeing. Saw the usual Langkawi historic sites and stuff.
School related :
Like, two weeks ago, we did a 'Translation Class', where the seniors have to translate what the lecturers are saying for the juniors and then translate the juniors' answer for the lecturers. It went okay, I guess. My junior was 'disarming', I guess. Not really sure how to explain that. But that's how I felt about the whole situation. He's nice enough, though.
So the topic we had to discuss was about the effects the KTM's lateness had on all the people who use its services. It's a well-known fact that KTM is notoriously late for every stop, every time. I don't get why they even give out timetables if they're going to be 20 minutes late all the time. I think it's really cruel to give poeple false hope of boarding on a train at 8.00 but then arrive at 8.18. Doesn't anybody else think so, too?
Moreoever, this lateness really pisses off my Japanese lecturers because they really take care of being on time. I totally understand this sentiment. Hopefully, somebody, somewhere out there dose somethinga bout this soon. It really makes Malaysia look like a disorganized and lazy country where everything from functions or parties to trains have a habit of being late.
I remember reading an article that said KTM was going to buy more trains but I don't think this will really solve the problems. What they need to do is better watch their time. Yes, adding more trains will enable more passengers to board but if you're still late, what you get out of this is just a higher amount of dissatisfied boarders who go to work/school late. Thank you..NOT!
A great HAPPY BIRTHDAY shout-out to : Nurhakim and Aisyah from KTJ.
Both celebrate their birthdays this month.
Ta...
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Tsumari
Hey,
Tsumari = Basically.
School was : annoying, exhausting, enjoyable, weird and sweat-inducing (both my classes and my apartment are on top floors). Everything that school should be.
Friends have been : crazy, hungry, heart-wrenching, loving, wonderful in every sense of the word and there. Everything that friends should be.
I have been : tired, crushing (me like!), sleep-deprived, broke (but not anymore. Yeah!), freaked and happy. Everything that I should be.
This semester has been : great! But not yet amazing... I'm still working on it.
Right now I'm on a week-long holiday after just finishing the first-half of my third semester.
I will be leaving for Penang tomorrow, back home on Thursday, heading to Langkawi on the same day.
One word and one sound : YEAH!
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Tsumari = Basically.
School was : annoying, exhausting, enjoyable, weird and sweat-inducing (both my classes and my apartment are on top floors). Everything that school should be.
Friends have been : crazy, hungry, heart-wrenching, loving, wonderful in every sense of the word and there. Everything that friends should be.
I have been : tired, crushing (me like!), sleep-deprived, broke (but not anymore. Yeah!), freaked and happy. Everything that I should be.
This semester has been : great! But not yet amazing... I'm still working on it.
Right now I'm on a week-long holiday after just finishing the first-half of my third semester.
I will be leaving for Penang tomorrow, back home on Thursday, heading to Langkawi on the same day.
One word and one sound : YEAH!
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Saturday, May 16, 2009
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Dang It!
Hey,
So this week my juniors finally entered. I was expecting nothing much, due to the need to not be disappointed should my expectations not be well met. I've noticed that there a lot less Malay girls and more Chinese girls. Maybe the Malays all ran towards AAJ? There's also a nice mix of Malay, Indian and Chinese boys.
Note: The juniors caused the Meet & Greet session to start 35 minutes later that it should have. Thanks, guys.
Anyways, we first introduced the Head Committee of the 2nd Years, and then we paired the juniors with a senior by making them search for their specific seniors based on a piece of paper with a few details about that senior. When that was done, I gave the idea of playing a game where the seniors would have to teach their juniors how to introduce themselves in Japanese and then if they were lucky (?) they had to show their results on stage. Fun? Maybe not. Embarrassing? Heck yeah :)
Oh yeah, my Mid-sem 3 Exams are in two weeks. Whoopee..not.
On a lighter note, some of the juniors are now scared of me and have dubbed me as the 'senpai garang' which basically translates into 'hot-headed senior'. But, can you really blame me for telling you off when you guys came half an hour late ?!
Whatever.
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So this week my juniors finally entered. I was expecting nothing much, due to the need to not be disappointed should my expectations not be well met. I've noticed that there a lot less Malay girls and more Chinese girls. Maybe the Malays all ran towards AAJ? There's also a nice mix of Malay, Indian and Chinese boys.
Note: The juniors caused the Meet & Greet session to start 35 minutes later that it should have. Thanks, guys.
Anyways, we first introduced the Head Committee of the 2nd Years, and then we paired the juniors with a senior by making them search for their specific seniors based on a piece of paper with a few details about that senior. When that was done, I gave the idea of playing a game where the seniors would have to teach their juniors how to introduce themselves in Japanese and then if they were lucky (?) they had to show their results on stage. Fun? Maybe not. Embarrassing? Heck yeah :)
Oh yeah, my Mid-sem 3 Exams are in two weeks. Whoopee..not.
On a lighter note, some of the juniors are now scared of me and have dubbed me as the 'senpai garang' which basically translates into 'hot-headed senior'. But, can you really blame me for telling you off when you guys came half an hour late ?!
Whatever.
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Sunday, April 19, 2009
Welcome One and All To KTJ
I just found out that my soon-to-be kouhais(juniors) will receive the news of their acceptance today!
Congrats to those who succeeded.
See you in about a month.
ps/ The school was fromerly called PPKTJ while we were studying at UTM Jalan Semarak. However we are now KTJ at INTEC UiTM.
You guys can check out our site at pandappktj.blogspot.com , there's a link on the right-hand side of my page.
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Congrats to those who succeeded.
See you in about a month.
ps/ The school was fromerly called PPKTJ while we were studying at UTM Jalan Semarak. However we are now KTJ at INTEC UiTM.
You guys can check out our site at pandappktj.blogspot.com , there's a link on the right-hand side of my page.
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