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Friday, November 23, 2018 @ 5:52 PM
In the process
Independence and heavier responsibilities are becoming clearer nowadays. That’s why I have chosen to prioritise scribbling in my diary rather than blogging on a public space. It is fascinating how my brain has gone through seismic changes. My values are somewhat similar yet the list and description is expanded into a report. I am now able to rationalise my choices and point of view.

It feels good. Taking on the challenge in understanding new concepts and phases of life. Thinking about financial obligations (something I had only considered for myself) and emotional support for ageing family members. Having Hannah and Cara at home waiting for me makes me grounded and have a reason to go home on time. Planning holidays are not as simple as it used to be but I now value interactions with other nationalities who have lives in other parts of the world.


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Wednesday, March 15, 2017 @ 2:01 AM
Cool Night
On this random day, I feel immensely grateful for the night breeze while I was walking to the supermarket. Few days ago when the buses were no longer operating, I ran to a bench to quickly don on my wheels and explore new routes home. There was extreme calmness in me as I was accompanied by one-sided earpiece, the trees talking on the other. Light from the sky and lined lamposts accompanied me on my journey home. For more than two years, my day was lived without an ipad nor a single song in my phone. And I just rediscovered the beauty of music and what it does to my body. Besides, breathing in the smell of the cool night made me so thankful that I am alive and healthy.

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Friday, December 23, 2016 @ 2:38 PM
Trust Ipoh

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1) Trust to take care of one another
Because we all have weaknesses, it is critical for everyone to look out for everyone. Pairing/ forced partnering wasn't necessary because it was natural to assist as a group. When people are initiative, there's no need for delegation. Some planned the activities, timetable, packing list, emergency contact, some drove, navigated, learnt how to use the aux cable, played music, some sacrificed portable chargers, some bought data for everyone to share, some paid for petrol and tolls, some brought games, some took videos and pictures, some carried the groceries for everyone, some were timekeepers, some took care of safety.

2) Trust for respect
About 4 years ago, I swore that I would never bathe if the bathroom door's broken. I broke that swore in this trip. It was comfortable because of the respect that we have for the preferences of one another such as sleeping time, food, fear, inability to gamble (HAHA), gambling without money (HAHAHA). 

3) Trust to be punctual
Not sure if it's because we are all from Uniform groups where time is highly valued. The right balance between leisure and quick movement was met and it is the first time on a trip where we had situations under control very well.

No matter what activity we did, from the paid adventures like caving, water rafting, museum, laser tag to unpaid adventures like trips on the road, navigation, food hunt, grocery shopping, cards, long bus rides, pit stops, chilling in hotel rooms, they were all good. 

When there's no judgement and all acceptance, its cool. 

Spending/ person:
2 way coach                                  $53.50
White water rafting + Caving       $70
Hotel (3D 2N)                              $35
Trick Eye Museum Msia              $4
Taxi                                               $2
Car Rental                                     $20
Petrol + Toll + Parking                 $5
Food  (8 meals)                             $40 
Snacks                                           $15
Shopping                                       $19
Happiness                                      Free
Total                                              $263

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Tuesday, September 20, 2016 @ 2:29 AM
Sign to Mandarin
Learning a language is a commitment man. When there were performance trainings on top of the weekly classes after lessons, it was long and draggy and you just can't wait to go home to rest. The first time I used sign language in public, it was the most uncomfortable conversation ever. The stares, the eagerness to get a message across, the advanced speakers of sign language going on about a story that was 50% blur. 

This arduous phase, with tolerance and determination, will be better. 

2.0 Mandarin
 Its grammar and sentence structure is slightly similar to Malay. I swear I can't differentiate between the second and third tone when practiced in a genuine conversation. Just like sign language, there will be the fluent speakers who may correct or laugh at you. Either way, these mini experiences is most important as what is taught on paper and audio is vastly different from native speakers' slang. I came across a few instances of random numbers in between words. Chinese culture is foreign yet familiar. For example: Kan yi kan
Wei shen me like that?????? 




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Friday, April 8, 2016 @ 1:13 AM
What are you looking forward to?
Wrapped under my thin bedsheets, my hands escaped towards the direction of my 7 day old IPhone. I took extra caution with this new child to prove to myself that I am capable of keeping a mobile device in tip top condition. I pull down to refresh the same page every 2 seconds. There is no more slots available. Please select another schedule. Time check. 6 hours till the next lesson seems fair. Maybe I'll drop by YouTube while waiting. Alright cavetown, I choose you again. Before I pressed on the triangular button, my thumb double taps the home button and swiped to Safari. Won't hurt if I refreshed one more time right? 

There is no more slots available. Please select another schedule. 

Just one more. 
Refresh. 

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Monday, February 22, 2016 @ 11:48 PM
Another floating soul
This "age-life-changing" year was meant to have new experiences that is above my comfort level and I have accomplished quite a decent amount. This idea wasn't on the list but a snapchat post of a friend going to the movies alone really made me want to do it as well. It's not like I haven't gone to places alone, but an activity that has been assigned to a group activity has not been explored. In the midst of Year 2 finals, I agreed on Deadpool before my first paper. 

A random Skype message pops up. Darren shares his need of going to the cinemas just a week before finals. Same period, same location but a different movie choice. What movie is better than Deadpool where he's willing to pay $7? As "Darren is typing" hangs there for about two minutes, I looked up on website, searching for the movies showing the next day. Not as interesting, I thought to myself. He replied: Mermaid. 

It seems as though he picked up my laughter from the other side of the screen and quickly stated his second choice which was... Deadpool. Obviously, I caps locked my excitement because our interests were in sync. He too was going by himself. Thus, there was a mutual agreement to leave a seat empty between us so we could still have our ridiculous independence-aim. And that concludes me and another floating soul's attempt of bringing ourselves out to the cinema. 

ps; there weren't any good seats left that allowed a gap in between so we ended up chatting till our salivas dried up. Will we ever run out of ideas and jokes?

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Saturday, January 23, 2016 @ 1:11 AM
Change in environment
I am currently at the stage where my friends are enlisting, sharing their NS lives, graduating JCs and moving on with life. But I realised there is a change in environment which somehow changed the way of how I looked at things. Or is it?

1) Smoking; it is so very common to see peers going on a smoke break, carrying packs openly. I remember the time where almost the whole world would judge you if you get caught with a pack of cigarettes. It's like an underage- extremist crime. Now, it has become a norm and just smoke la smoke your minutes away

2) Dudes with long hair; it's not a trend but it's also not a one in a million style. From my ears experience, there isn't much comment about dudes who can tie a ponytail. Unless, they have a girlfriend and he wants to meet the parents and that's where the problem arises. 

3) Aggressive sports; doesn't look so aggressive to me. Maybe in lower secondary I would be so fascinated by seniors who go for kayaking expeditions, high elements dispatchers and anything with fast wheels. Upon graduation, I've took up three sports (or atleast tried)- rock climbing, inline skating and kayaking. Not as scary looking down a 25 meter wall, hanging on one rope and relying on your unreliable friend to belay you properly. 

4) Gym; in secondary school, there's always that 2% of the population that works out and actually have noticeable muscles. From "WAHHHH you gym ahh?" to "ehh where you gym, go together?". I had no clue that it was okay to go alone. It was also okay to not know hhow to use every single equipment because there are too many damn. And, activesg and school gym means my money remains in my wallet. Thank you, thank you.

5) Tattoos; so meaningful. Couple of friends with tattoos and while some of it are meaningful and inspiring, others get it for their 18th birthday present from their mom wow, and some who has a tatt of their face. 

6) Clubbing; people go clubbing on Wednesdays too; which I had no idea about because what the hell don't you have an 8am class the next day? As I try to study peacefully, there'll be a group talking about going to which club, or gossips about his xiao clubber girl, and debates on guys intentions of going . In class, out of class; out of 10 people, 7 has at least gone once. ps; convenient if your school allows you to wear whatever you want and you can just survive the day in the outfit and dont have to bring an extra set to change.

7) Coloured hair; it is not a sin my friend. In sec 2 I told my friend I wanted to dye my hair dark brown and he was in shock and I was confused of his reaction. Now, you have bright pink, blonde, grey, blue, seaweed+white, ombrey, bright red, every colour you can think of. And its everywhere but this time, gossips dont revolve around unique hairs anymore. Heh.

8) Nightlife; does not necessarily revolve around alcohol. We may have a stroll in different parks, inline skate, pizza party over and over, playing games at the playground (I'm not kidding), lame ol card games, blanket party, there is more to alcohol and hangovers. Going home at 12am is okay, you dont have to fear getting kidnapped because cameras are everywhere. They see us all.

9) Vulgar; all the damn time. I can't remember a day where my ears did not experience any foul language. "Ehhh fuck, wheres my phone" "Nabei, I miss my bus" "Cheebye, so long never see". I used to get scolded for saying "babi"; it means pig in malay. Really? I got scolded for that from my parents and teachers, really????? i once accidentally said it infront of a sec 1 and their faces were priceless- it was like I just stabbed someone and walked away.

10) Limited clothing; and I mean bottom boob, side boob, cleavage. Basically all the boob without the nipple. It's the nipple that people are afraid of. Butts I have seen oh so often due to the trend of very short shorts revealing a little of butt. It's okay, no one really be like "omg this is so new".

I thought about these because my perception when I was 13 or more like the perception that people around me had or wanted me to have is way different from now. It is not as crazy and gangsterous to have 5 piercings on one year and other stereotypes. Why has my views changed? Is it because I see/ hear/experience it everyday that it has become acceptable? Is it true that if someone is put in an entirely different environment, they would adapt to it and think that the whole world is like that? 

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Sunday, October 25, 2015 @ 2:54 AM
Oooooooooooooooooo




To the weekends where I get to spend the entire day walking and queuing till all the blood got so tired they stayed at my feet. The long wait wasn't torturous with the company I had.

And as teenagers, we can't recognize the importance of sleep thus we took our time and still cooked supper. Just in time for a 3 hour nap. Great. Good choices.



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Tuesday, October 20, 2015 @ 2:09 AM
Love u loads
In-between the sarcasm, jokes, rants, I honestly thought he was drunk when he sent:

"btw thanks guys for the fun during this holidays👍 best holiday i had👍👍"

It's not that we don't appreciate one another, we do. It's that we have never expressed it. And it sounded so weird when one person other than me says it. I say "love u so much" when I'm in trouble or when they team up against me. Plus, as we have experienced enough camps to understand the power of timetabling, this was created.

It looks like an overly attached girlfriend who asks me for my timetable and created a schedule to meet because she cant get enough of me. It is. 

Ps; the top of their curse lists now is babi and I wonder where they get it from. 

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Friday, October 16, 2015 @ 12:17 AM
No pause
I used to hear it differently
Change equals to sin

But change is so inevitable

Change equals to taking a step forward
It means you leave your previous habits and beliefs behind
It can be as tiny as being more organised
Or having a different priority

This term break was 90% filled with a mandatory school commitment
Or I will fail it completely

Other than that
I no longer study or fill my days with teaching
(Maybe once or twice heh)
I chose to put more importance on friends
All these years,
CCAs, extra activities, camps, workshops, work 24/7
I don't dislike keeping myself busy with productive activities
I just wondered about all the parties, outings, meet ups that I have missed out

Fever once every fortweek
Endless cough and runny nose 
Twitching eyes
Back aches
And a whole lot of yawning

I'm making up,
And I love it.

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Thursday, October 8, 2015 @ 2:32 AM
Flaming nights

This is my every night. 
It is my first holiday being deprived of my mornings, afternoons and evening. All I'm left with is the night and if I could, I would've chosen climbing. Even if it was for a few hours and travelling was inconvenient to everyone,  we did it. They complain that my schedule sucks but we still hang out till the wee hours. Sleep is not the problem. The problem is the 8-10am battle with my body to stay still and sit straight. 

I could not come close to imagining me hanging out in town to photograph or climb to my limits or join my friends drinking. 

Not once did we "waste" the little time we had with each other to study. We all lived in different areas and if we were ready to travel far, it definitely wouldn't be to study. That's when our grades hit us. 

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Wednesday, September 2, 2015 @ 11:34 PM
We're going on a trip, on our favourite rocketship
It's time to go to the next stage of my adventure life- water.

The last few semester breaks were spent on hanging out, working, climbing and cadets. This time, I took up a course which was a day after my last paper and it was the best weekend I had for weeks.

While my friends went for kayaking, I was still in the sea, just with a different vehicle. HAHAHA. The sponging of heavy modules at once process was unhealthy for my body and having and 5 hours of theory lesson on both days of the weekend wasn't helpful but was sure exciting. As I flipped through the pages, it seemed familiar. I couldn't put my finger on it until lunch. I used to help my Cadet Inspector buddy prepare for his theory test and he has his licence now. (That gave me so much hope that I will pass this)

ps; 13 knots cos YOLO. Yes, I said yolo.

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