Prize Giving Ceremony day.....

Finally, the actual pay day has come and guess what I was really looking forward to it. Once again, I browsed through my closet but there wasn't really many for me to choose from. So for the I can't remember how many times, I had to wear my apple green shirt. To be honest, I don't really think that this colour suit me, I longed for those in dark colour but my father always say there is no need to buy because of blah blah blah.....

The next time, I really don't care about that anymore, because I am really tired of that shirt! Okay, back to the prize giving day. I could imagine everyone was all smiles even before I set foot on my former school. By the time I reached there, it was around 7.45am. The first of my friend that I met was Chin Yang, kind of envy his dressings I guess, he looked so good in it. Then my heartache compounded, YL was great in his shirt as well, and Wei Ming was even suave. I don't know if I am too critical of myself but what do the rest of you think of me in that apple green shirt?

Then, the usual procession began, speech by those VIPs, and then performances and something else. I don't really know much because I spent most of the time chatting and talking. Kind of fun catching up with my old friends, not literally old. They said something about our school getting the top results in the Addmath subject in WPKL.....

And then, the long awaited moment had arrived. It was time to receive the awards..... My number was 14, so I had to wait for a while. But the interesting part was, a few moments before the SPM students turn, many of us weren't present yet. Many had went to eat their breakfast, so we had to call them back ASAP. Kind of funny seeing some of them having to rush back just in time to receive their awards. Haha.

This is me taking the award from some pengarah

Then I found out that I got RM 250 for my efforts. But I really wasn't satisfied when I found out that a straight As student get 300 regardless of your A1 as long as you get all As. What kind of rules is that? Where is justice???? I had never felt so insulted in my life. Anyways, I am not really that kind who fuss about this. So, I took some pictures with my friends and after that it was time to yumcha. Haha.Hmm, initially I had 2 choices either to follow Yuen Lye to times square or Grace. In the end, I chose to follow Grace because I don't think I wanted to go so far. So, I kind of joined the S2 gang. We spent pretty much time talking and chatting with formal teachers at the school, we also took a few bites. Haha.

I can't really remember what we talked about.... My mind was a little distorted recently. Then we went to Pizza Hut to take or lunch. At first I thought I was still to yumcha, but when I realised that it was already 12 something, it was time for lunch. Well, they ordered something I don't know what. But I just ate that's all. Since I was surrounded by so many S2 ppl, I don't have much to talk except with Chin Yang. Grace was sitting at the other end of the table and those I had something to talk was also at the other end.

So, I end up listening to them talking about mountain hiking, working in Germany, netbook and stuff. After a while, we finished, and then we asked the waitress to take photos for us. Right after she finished taking our pics, something funny happenned. Everyone was saying let's go, let's go. Then we realised something, we haven't pay the bill yet. Then we quickly called for it. Imagine if we really had left at that moment. We would probably hit the headlines entitled 'Top achievers with loads of money in hand left without paying at Pizza Hut'. Hahahaa. I can't stop laughing.

After that it was time to bid adieu to all my friends. Well, I did went back to the school for a while and then I went back home for a resting after a long outing..... This day was kind of okay.... haha. A good laugh says it all.

Lang Tengah Trip (part 4)

Rrrrringggg...... Not again..... That pesky phone of Yuen Xun.... Shut it off already!!!!! The ringing phone of his broke the silence of the morning.... All right, got to pack up as today is the final day at this wonderful island.

Honestly, this day wasn't really eventful, so I try to cut it real short.... Hope you don't mind.... Hehe. Okay, right after we washed up our tiredness, we lazed through to the cafeteria to eat our final meal..... at the island. We are not dead yet.Haha. Truth be told, the food served that day was quite delicious, spaghetti, roti canai, urghhhh I can't remember. Damn. Wei Ming stop laughing.

Let's see..... Ah, right after that, we returned all the stuff that we borrowed and get all our deposits back. And by 9.00am, we when to the jetty and waited for the boat to pick us up. Luckily, we managed to get up to the first boat that arrived. Otherwise, we would be late for our bus back to Kl. Can't imagine getting stranded on Kuala Terengganu......

The small boat we got on transfered us to a bigger boat that was in the middle of the sea. Then, the boat started leaving the island.... The island got smaller and smaller and smaller, while the water got murkier and murkier and murkier.... Then the holiday mode was off. The reality started to set in. I am going back home to my usual life............

But near the end of the boat cruising journey, it was kind of scary. As far as I can remember, in Physics got something about diffraction of waves and stuff like that.... and guess what, the waves that pounded the boat was truly scary..... One nearly knock the boat upside down.... Luckily the guy was skilful enough to keep the boat balanced.

After that, we got back to Kt and we had our lunch in a hurry at KFC. When we finished our lunch, we quickly got on the bus. Phew.... Within minutes, the bus when off. Wow, I must say it is a close call indeed. Then, we headed off into the sunset, just like in the movies haha.

KK, that's all folks.... To view the pictures, please visit my facebook. I will upload more of the photos after I get them. Remember to come back to read my blog!!!! Thanks everyone.....^.^

JPA Interview

I woke up at around 5.45am by far the earliest in a decade..... Strangely enough I didn't feel tired instead I felt so awake... Quick! Go go go go, there is an interview for you to attend... I was rehearsing the introduction of it in my mind again and again.

After that I got dressed up in the formal way. Wow, I had never wore such a formal outfit before, looking so smart. Haha. By 6.30 am, we started off our journey to Putrajaya.

On the way there, everything seems so calm and relax, and I was repeating the same sentences over and over again in my mind..... Then came the nightmare. We were looking at one of the most confusing sign board on Malaysia. Suddenly we realised we had overshot a turning. Where is that darn turning? I was looking so attentively at those stupid sign boards but still, I couldn't see that Precint 5....

Panicking, my dad quickly find a turning back to Putrajaya, luckily we managed to find it. Wow, the whole thing was so scary, reversing against the traffic just to get into the turning. Omg, not now...... Since my mind was in disaray my stomach started cramping... Damn it why does it have to attack me at a moment like this......

The good thing was, we were already there! Hooray!!!! As we arrived there, I saw plenty of smart looking guys and gals, stroding towards the lift. Okay, at least I got there still in one piece. After that, we just follow the pack and go into the check in area. I found my name at the last panel, panel 15 number 11. I was initially surprised, because from what I heard, my other friends number wasn't that back....

I did try to see if anyone I know is there, but sadly none of them were there. I must say, some people were kind of odd.... Instead of wearing formal wear, they were so messy.... Strange but true.... But I ignore them of course.....

So, off I went into the panels. Mine was the last, so I went on confidently to the last panel. Hmm, when I reached there, I was kind of dumbfounded, I didn't see any chinese guys like me. So, where should I sit? Dah, why bother to sit with them? In the end, I decided to sit on my own.... The solitary guy.... The lone crusader haha....

As I wasn't in the first group, I still had ample time preparing for my interview. Got to go to the washroom again.... Then the secretary lined 5 of us up and get us all prepared. Okay, now I know who would be my fellow err, 'enemies'.

Rather than fighting against them, I tried befriending them all. Well, let me introduce them all. The first was a Chinese girl who is applying for law, the second was also a Chinese girl who was applying for Chemistry, the third was a Malay boy who was applying for engineering, the four one was me who was applying for actuarial science,and the last one was a Chinese girl who was applying for biotechnology.

After waiting for around an hour, finally it is our turn...there were 3 panels, 1 Indian and 1 Malay guy and another Malay lady.

I told myself don't panic, don't!!! But in the end I still panicked.... Haiz.... At first they started with the introduction in Malay. We were told to talk about our family course applied and the country we chose and why. So, the interview started..... As we introduced ourselves, the panel did shoot us with some question. I managed to answer them pretty convincingly as I had done my research. But the others wasn't that lucky. Apart from that law girl, the others were totally clueless about their courses. The malay boy was the worst. He chose mechatronics because his friends choose it and he gave out wrong facts......

Then we proceeded into the group discussion. The question they come out with was ' Girls are getting better than boys in school' do you agree? Obviously, we all had our own opinions.... We were given 3 minutes to discuss the topic among ourselves and guess what? I received the strongest resistance from that law girl..... Well, she had to do good in this if she wants to be a lawyer I guess....

After that, we all found out we screwed it up. The panel said, why can't both of them be on par? All your minds have to be open of you want to go overseas.... Shit!!!! We all knew we fell for the bait.... Then he asked us to name 1 leader of the opposite gender. The first name that popped into my mind was Pharoah Hatshepsut.... Then he said I should go first, so I just blapped it all out. After that, the Malay guy followed me again and named Cleopetra and he messed it up again... he know nothing about her! The girls followed suit.

Then came the last session, they asked us if you were given the same course locally would you take the scholarship? Everyone in the room said yes, I was the only one that said, I would consider it. Brave huh? I just want to send the message that I really want the overseas one. Well, that is all. But I think my chances are slim as they mentioned that my course was not critical and this year they are a lot of actuarial science applicants.

Hope that this help whoever that is yet to get the interview.......

Lang Tengah Trip Part 3

What is that stupid noise???? I wasn't aware of where I was on that morning, after a while I came to realise that I was on that island. Can't I sleep longer? Oh damn, the breakfast is at 7 better get up before the food snaps up. So, off we went washing up.

Okay time to inspect the food. Nasi lemak??? I thought they would serve something better. Whatever just eat it. After eating for a while, we finally finished it. Off we go back to our room. There is one thing though, I can't comprehend how a few couples manage to eat all of their meals in swim wear...... Don't they feel naked? Or they just wanted to show off their unimpressive figure?

At 10, it was time for jungle trekking, that is what they called it anyway. So we went off exploring the entire island. Honestly, apart from going up and down, there wasn't much of a sight to see. Some big trees, huge ant nest, spiders, butterflies, and before we know it, voila! We arrived at a place known as the Cat's Eye or something... Quite a magnificent view out there, blue skies, blue sea.

Right after that, we didn't participate in anymore activities... The day was just too searing hot. I must say our decision certainly was the right one... We slept in the room for nearly 4 hours if I am not mistaken... Can't blame us, we are city boys mah, very lam de. After we woke up, we played mahjong, and carrom until around 5, then we realise it is tea time. By the time we reached the cafeteria, all the food was gone. Haiz, one precious meal wasted. Nooooo......

Then off we went into the night, before dinner yl and yx got some pictures of the island snapped and then we when off to eat our dinner. We created some pictures of the comedian from the watchmen using our food. Haha. Just for a laugh.

After that we went off playing mahjong again. Oh yeah, about the snorkelling trip we missed, I saw a guy with his arms and neck totally red, omg I was so relieved at that time. Phew, I could have burned myself to dead had I went on to the trip.

Mahjong, mahjong, mahjong. Until Brian can't take it anymore and he went to sleep. Then all of us went sleeping... ZzzzZ another night at the rustic island... What a wonderful day!

Lang Tengah Trip Part 2

As we arrived there, I could sense that everyone in the boat was feeling very miserable. Probably because of being soaked in sea water for so long.... But little did I know that I was about to get soaked in that foul water for another few hours... Arghhhhh

Then we went to the check in counter and put down all our stuff. Everyone was busy washing their feet, clothes, trousers, and so on. Sounds kinda crazy right? I guess so.... Then one guy gathered everyone around and gave us all a briefing about how things work around there. Meals are buffet-eat-all-u-want style, and drinks are also drink all u want style. But there wasn't much of a drink to really gulp down....

The next few moments were probably the one that I hated the most.... As everyone else started checking in, we were the only one waiting and waiting and waiting and waiting for that stupid room to be cleaned up. During that wait, we managed to get a few games of pool, haha. At least I managed to show off some of my pooling skills.

Finally, we were able to get into the room! But lunch had already started, so I had no choice but to take my lunch first. So darn annoying... But at least I can replenish my lost energy...

After that we took our bath. But before we could really lie down and rest, it was time to go snorkelling... Haiz what a restless day... Off we go to the other island, to snorkel here and there...

At first it was pretty pleasant, looking down at the corals, well first time looking at real corals haha. But soon after that the nightmare starts. Not exactly nightmare, but it was pretty scary. One moment I was looking down into the water, then when I lifted my head, I was totally surrounded with err, sea creatures.... Ahhhhh, just like in the horror movies.

Anyway I didn't care much about it, afterall I wouldn't want to waste this opportunity just because of some itchy sea creatures... So I went on snorkelling anyway. In the end my rashes did inflamed but the sight was worth it...

Then we got on the boat and went back to our island...I got some sleep once again... I was really so damn sleepy on that day. But ironically, I didn't go to sleep too early on that day. I guess it is because I wanted to enjoy the rustic environment of the island, free from the hustle and bustle of the city... So enjoyable, relaxing....

I must say, they food they cook here was delicious, and I mean it. Really just took everything in sight and start gobbling down... hahaha. Then we boorrowed their mahjong set and spent all of our waking hours playing it... And then it is off to bed... ZzzzzZ

What a pleasant day.....