Yeap. And you know why.
(It's SPM year, for goodness sake!)
Well, the restrictions are like this:
1. 1 hour of Facebook for 11 months (which apparently, I used it up last night :p)
2. 1 blog post for 11 months (which apparently, this is it)
3. Complete offline by 11 June 2011.
This sucks, I know. But for the sake of the future, I have to do it.
Well, may God bless everyone in their own lives. Offline/Disconnected 2011 is now on!
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Friday, December 31, 2010
#73: The twilight of the 00s decade: A New Year Eve's Post
Saying goodbye to the year 2010 is a hard thing for some, others just treat it like any other day.
Me? I thought I am not significant enough for a say.
Just kidding.
Hmm...what to say about the year 2010? One word: busy, and another word, if I'm permitted to have, confused.
Come to think of it, it's been 11 months since I took over the Class Monitor post, and with this post, everyday is like a battle. You do not know what I meant until you are really in my class. To be honest, I am still not proud of this class, don't even mention to love it. Seeing other people writing "I (heart) 5XX" or "I'm proud of my class", I could only ponder and sighed at them, for I would not have the pleasure to do so, unless the year MMXI changes them.
(Huh, they? Changing? What a laughter!)
I try not to be despair. I try to cherish some hope. But I do not put too much hope in it. If there's miracle, let it be a surprise then.
After clubs' AGMs, I'm busier than ever. I'm now holding the Chief Coach of Taichi group post in Kelab Wushu, and the Morning Session Representative post in the English Language Society.
In my opinion, I am happy in any moment in ELS, because it's more friendly, and not much pressure and stress over there. No, not because of my position in the committee but because it is less intense.
I feel terribly stressful as Chief Coach, and things got worse for me when I didn't pass the Taichi exams. I start to regret my decision to attend that interview, and landed me with such a post (and a louse). I didn't know that I was so incompetent, so unqualified, until I am the Chief Coach. I had thoughts of resigning (and still have) but there are people calling for me not to escape from responsibilities, and there are people saying that the examinations does not necessarily indicates that you are a lousy teacher. Well, examinations indicate how good are your skills, and you need a certain level of skills to teach, right?
Whatever the turnout, we shall see in the new year.
Oh yeah, I have been busy in Yellow House and Citrawarna, which both clashed at the same period, which is dubbed by my mother, the mixture to have a fever during mid-year examinations. But nevertheless, it was an experience, and a good one.
The business didn't stop there-there was inside-school drama competition, which my team have won the first place in the morning session category (and I'm glad they split it into afternoon and morning categories). Hereby, I would like to thank all people that have involved in the preparation and also the performance of the play. Thank you very much.
The Sabak Bernam camp also became one of the business, but I regard it as an escape from a greater business (the class). It was decent, and I met quite many nice and great people there, apart from making myself known because of that seminar (Sook May, Wei Han and Jia Shin, you know what I'm talking about). There's great memories, but also not-so-great memories as well (Wei Han......) but everything has now become history.
I've been busy with outings this year. In fact, this is the first year I received an outing with friends. (Quite sad and pathetic, right?) But nevertheless, all three of them are great and enjoyable! Thanks for the invitations and the outings!
This year, although the business, and although the confusion here and there, there are still great things to be cherished, and one of them are friends. Although most of the friendships were established in previous years, but in this year they were strengthened and became stronger. Hereby I would like to thank these awesome and wonderful friends that I could have never wished anything better (in alphabetical order): Ivan, Jian Ching, Li Anne, Lionel, Sara, Ser Lyn, Sook May, Von He, Wei Han and many more. May you have a great year ahead.
It's going to be New Year in less than 20 hours. Hereby, I wish all of you, happy new year of 2011, and may the year ahead be fruitful, successful and a great one!
Me? I thought I am not significant enough for a say.
Just kidding.
Hmm...what to say about the year 2010? One word: busy, and another word, if I'm permitted to have, confused.
Come to think of it, it's been 11 months since I took over the Class Monitor post, and with this post, everyday is like a battle. You do not know what I meant until you are really in my class. To be honest, I am still not proud of this class, don't even mention to love it. Seeing other people writing "I (heart) 5XX" or "I'm proud of my class", I could only ponder and sighed at them, for I would not have the pleasure to do so, unless the year MMXI changes them.
(Huh, they? Changing? What a laughter!)
I try not to be despair. I try to cherish some hope. But I do not put too much hope in it. If there's miracle, let it be a surprise then.
After clubs' AGMs, I'm busier than ever. I'm now holding the Chief Coach of Taichi group post in Kelab Wushu, and the Morning Session Representative post in the English Language Society.
In my opinion, I am happy in any moment in ELS, because it's more friendly, and not much pressure and stress over there. No, not because of my position in the committee but because it is less intense.
I feel terribly stressful as Chief Coach, and things got worse for me when I didn't pass the Taichi exams. I start to regret my decision to attend that interview, and landed me with such a post (and a louse). I didn't know that I was so incompetent, so unqualified, until I am the Chief Coach. I had thoughts of resigning (and still have) but there are people calling for me not to escape from responsibilities, and there are people saying that the examinations does not necessarily indicates that you are a lousy teacher. Well, examinations indicate how good are your skills, and you need a certain level of skills to teach, right?
Whatever the turnout, we shall see in the new year.
Oh yeah, I have been busy in Yellow House and Citrawarna, which both clashed at the same period, which is dubbed by my mother, the mixture to have a fever during mid-year examinations. But nevertheless, it was an experience, and a good one.
The business didn't stop there-there was inside-school drama competition, which my team have won the first place in the morning session category (and I'm glad they split it into afternoon and morning categories). Hereby, I would like to thank all people that have involved in the preparation and also the performance of the play. Thank you very much.
The Sabak Bernam camp also became one of the business, but I regard it as an escape from a greater business (the class). It was decent, and I met quite many nice and great people there, apart from making myself known because of that seminar (Sook May, Wei Han and Jia Shin, you know what I'm talking about). There's great memories, but also not-so-great memories as well (Wei Han......) but everything has now become history.
I've been busy with outings this year. In fact, this is the first year I received an outing with friends. (Quite sad and pathetic, right?) But nevertheless, all three of them are great and enjoyable! Thanks for the invitations and the outings!
This year, although the business, and although the confusion here and there, there are still great things to be cherished, and one of them are friends. Although most of the friendships were established in previous years, but in this year they were strengthened and became stronger. Hereby I would like to thank these awesome and wonderful friends that I could have never wished anything better (in alphabetical order): Ivan, Jian Ching, Li Anne, Lionel, Sara, Ser Lyn, Sook May, Von He, Wei Han and many more. May you have a great year ahead.
It's going to be New Year in less than 20 hours. Hereby, I wish all of you, happy new year of 2011, and may the year ahead be fruitful, successful and a great one!
Thursday, December 30, 2010
#72: A pre-New Year's Eve post
Okay, let us set things straight a bit.
First, the Literature Component syllabus in English for SPM (to be distinguished with English Literature) is now more inferior than ever, with the novel to be used as the material for study will be Step by Wicked Step, a "children's book" by Anne Fine, according to Wikipedia. I let you all to decide for yourselves whether it's really inferior or not.
Next, the KOMSAS syallbus in Bahasa Malaysia for SPM is now more inferior than ever, with the novel to be used as the material for study for Form 5 students from 2011 onwards, will be Interlok, as the contents will be very controversial and has raised sentiments among the Indian race (but for now, Indian leaders like MIC). I let you all to decide for yourselves whether it's really inferior or not.
Third, I have set up a survey asking students about their opinions on a possible CHS Promenade 2011. The survey is independent and I'm not representing any individuals and organisations, just doing some research. The link is here: http://www.misterpoll.com/polls/512172 Do log on and fill up the survey if you are one of the Form 5 students-to-be in another 5 days.
Here's a brief report as in 11.37pm: There are 10 out of 11 are aware about previous CHS Promenades, and 36% of the 11 voters so far would definitely attend the Promenade 2011 while another 36% is still hesistating. 18% says no.
45% feels that the usual price for a prom ticket is in between RM100 and RM120, whereas 27% says it is usually at RM120 to RM150, but when it comes to an ideal price, 36% feels that it is at RM80 to RM100.
There are quite varied opinions on venue, and this is probably due to where they stay. 36% says that they prefer Kuala Lumpur City Centre, whereas 27% prefer Petaling Jaya City Centre. Speaking of a tale of two cities! One suggested Hilton Kuala Lumpur, another 1 World Hotel in Bandar Utama.
Now, about the events during Promenade. Most voters expect delicious food, over 70% voters want performances by our fellow batchmates, like KTFB (as an example). 63% of the voters wants ballroom dancing, which is something surprising.
Speaking of dances, 45% of the voters feels that slow dances are okay, whereas 27% of the voters insist on having dancing as part of the itenerary of the promenade event. Some feel that dancing is sensual, others say that they do not have partners. Throughout the survey, the votes is split between hiring a DJ or having one of the Form 5 students as the DJ, but at 11:37 pm, more wanted the latter.
When asked what kind of theme they would prefer, some wanted a masquerade ball, some wanted a Christmas/Winter-style, some wanted something hot and spicy in contrary, some just want it elegant, there's even a suggestion of 1920s theme!
When asked on formal dress code, the boys said ties and tuxedoes, some girls prefer ankle-length gown, some prefer sleeveless party dress, whereas some answer more generally: wear like going to MPO.
When it comes to priority, more wanted entertainment over food.
This is a short report about the survey at 11.37. Happy Birthday to Zhi Wei!
First, the Literature Component syllabus in English for SPM (to be distinguished with English Literature) is now more inferior than ever, with the novel to be used as the material for study will be Step by Wicked Step, a "children's book" by Anne Fine, according to Wikipedia. I let you all to decide for yourselves whether it's really inferior or not.
Next, the KOMSAS syallbus in Bahasa Malaysia for SPM is now more inferior than ever, with the novel to be used as the material for study for Form 5 students from 2011 onwards, will be Interlok, as the contents will be very controversial and has raised sentiments among the Indian race (but for now, Indian leaders like MIC). I let you all to decide for yourselves whether it's really inferior or not.
Third, I have set up a survey asking students about their opinions on a possible CHS Promenade 2011. The survey is independent and I'm not representing any individuals and organisations, just doing some research. The link is here: http://www.misterpoll.com/polls/512172 Do log on and fill up the survey if you are one of the Form 5 students-to-be in another 5 days.
Here's a brief report as in 11.37pm: There are 10 out of 11 are aware about previous CHS Promenades, and 36% of the 11 voters so far would definitely attend the Promenade 2011 while another 36% is still hesistating. 18% says no.
45% feels that the usual price for a prom ticket is in between RM100 and RM120, whereas 27% says it is usually at RM120 to RM150, but when it comes to an ideal price, 36% feels that it is at RM80 to RM100.
There are quite varied opinions on venue, and this is probably due to where they stay. 36% says that they prefer Kuala Lumpur City Centre, whereas 27% prefer Petaling Jaya City Centre. Speaking of a tale of two cities! One suggested Hilton Kuala Lumpur, another 1 World Hotel in Bandar Utama.
Now, about the events during Promenade. Most voters expect delicious food, over 70% voters want performances by our fellow batchmates, like KTFB (as an example). 63% of the voters wants ballroom dancing, which is something surprising.
Speaking of dances, 45% of the voters feels that slow dances are okay, whereas 27% of the voters insist on having dancing as part of the itenerary of the promenade event. Some feel that dancing is sensual, others say that they do not have partners. Throughout the survey, the votes is split between hiring a DJ or having one of the Form 5 students as the DJ, but at 11:37 pm, more wanted the latter.
When asked what kind of theme they would prefer, some wanted a masquerade ball, some wanted a Christmas/Winter-style, some wanted something hot and spicy in contrary, some just want it elegant, there's even a suggestion of 1920s theme!
When asked on formal dress code, the boys said ties and tuxedoes, some girls prefer ankle-length gown, some prefer sleeveless party dress, whereas some answer more generally: wear like going to MPO.
When it comes to priority, more wanted entertainment over food.
This is a short report about the survey at 11.37. Happy Birthday to Zhi Wei!
Monday, December 27, 2010
#71: Christmas with Melancholy
I'm back from Muar, my mother's hometown, where I spent Christmas and Boxing Day there.
It's quite a journey to there. My mother and I were waiting for my mother's friend in the Mines to start off this journey. After she and her green Myvi arrived, we then started the journey.
But the journey back to Muar was over 200 kilometres. A book about Classic Railway Journeys in the West and an album in my phone made great companions, and this album I'm listening to, is Illuminations by Josh Groban, another artiste from my Favourite Artistes List.
The companionship made the ride pleasantful, as the scenery outside the car window was suddenly became enjoyable because of the tunes by Josh Groban and the description of those pleasantful railway rides from the book I'm reading. The undulating mountains at far, then the lush green view of plantations, later the quiet sights of the oil palm plantations, all of them was as though creating a symphony, not those grand symphonies, not those bombastic and grandiloquent symphonies, with trumpets and horns and violins and flutes and all kinds of percussions blasting out, but those that makes your mind at peace, or makes your mind go wandering around, or make you observe the things around us more specifically. Those symphonies that made you feel really, really good, like Josh Groban's Galileo. You should go get the album.
Anyway, the melancolic part starts when I saw my grandfather just discharged from the hospital and transferred to a recovery centre for the elderly on that very day, and the condition of the centre is just next to any ordinary old folks home. Yes, there are people ready to help you, but his allocated bed is not ventilated, there were a lot of other people in the centre sharing the service, and those people made my mother and aunt and uncle who went there along begin to regret the decision.
Then, the conflict of the rationale of putting my grandfather in the recovery centre arises, and the search of an alternative to the problem's solution begins.
The sentiment kind of ruin the whole day for all of us. What a Christmas!
But otherwise, being in my grandmother's house is a fortune for me as it is cool, peaceful and quiet. It's something rare for people living in the urban area. My sister thought that was something bad, because she don't like the bathroom that is dirty in her perspective. It was satisfactory for me, in fact, going back to my grandmother's house is a treat.
Well, spending my Christmas in a different fashion is not bad at all.
It's quite a journey to there. My mother and I were waiting for my mother's friend in the Mines to start off this journey. After she and her green Myvi arrived, we then started the journey.
But the journey back to Muar was over 200 kilometres. A book about Classic Railway Journeys in the West and an album in my phone made great companions, and this album I'm listening to, is Illuminations by Josh Groban, another artiste from my Favourite Artistes List.
The companionship made the ride pleasantful, as the scenery outside the car window was suddenly became enjoyable because of the tunes by Josh Groban and the description of those pleasantful railway rides from the book I'm reading. The undulating mountains at far, then the lush green view of plantations, later the quiet sights of the oil palm plantations, all of them was as though creating a symphony, not those grand symphonies, not those bombastic and grandiloquent symphonies, with trumpets and horns and violins and flutes and all kinds of percussions blasting out, but those that makes your mind at peace, or makes your mind go wandering around, or make you observe the things around us more specifically. Those symphonies that made you feel really, really good, like Josh Groban's Galileo. You should go get the album.
Anyway, the melancolic part starts when I saw my grandfather just discharged from the hospital and transferred to a recovery centre for the elderly on that very day, and the condition of the centre is just next to any ordinary old folks home. Yes, there are people ready to help you, but his allocated bed is not ventilated, there were a lot of other people in the centre sharing the service, and those people made my mother and aunt and uncle who went there along begin to regret the decision.
Then, the conflict of the rationale of putting my grandfather in the recovery centre arises, and the search of an alternative to the problem's solution begins.
The sentiment kind of ruin the whole day for all of us. What a Christmas!
But otherwise, being in my grandmother's house is a fortune for me as it is cool, peaceful and quiet. It's something rare for people living in the urban area. My sister thought that was something bad, because she don't like the bathroom that is dirty in her perspective. It was satisfactory for me, in fact, going back to my grandmother's house is a treat.
Well, spending my Christmas in a different fashion is not bad at all.
Friday, December 24, 2010
#70: Merry Christmas!
I'm saying this that early because I'm leaving for Muar tomorrow.
Well, my recital will go on as usual, if you can remember.
Recently, I am obsessed in producing videos. Don't know why but maybe it's an interest, although it's tiring.
After Christmas, I shall be online less, and after New Year Day, this blog will go offline.
By May, (hopefully) I will go offline completely.
Till then, Merry Christmas everyone! May God bless you and your family with good health and protection wherever you are.
Before I end this post, here's two videos to share. First, a trilogy on outings, that is unfortunately, raised some dispute over the usage of music, although I have gone unlisted. Another thing is that Paramore has decided to split and members part away, which is quite sad, and now feels awkward when the song "The Only Exception" is played.
The second video is a song called "Happy Xmas (War is over)" by John Lennon, the music legend. It is sad to see that the Korean Penisular is now in an unprecedented level of tension, and war might strike any moment, as declared by the North Koreans. We only hope that they will realise their conscience and know what is truly the right thing to do. May God bless us everyone! Once again, Merry Christmas, from Agape.
Well, my recital will go on as usual, if you can remember.
Recently, I am obsessed in producing videos. Don't know why but maybe it's an interest, although it's tiring.
After Christmas, I shall be online less, and after New Year Day, this blog will go offline.
By May, (hopefully) I will go offline completely.
Till then, Merry Christmas everyone! May God bless you and your family with good health and protection wherever you are.
Before I end this post, here's two videos to share. First, a trilogy on outings, that is unfortunately, raised some dispute over the usage of music, although I have gone unlisted. Another thing is that Paramore has decided to split and members part away, which is quite sad, and now feels awkward when the song "The Only Exception" is played.
The second video is a song called "Happy Xmas (War is over)" by John Lennon, the music legend. It is sad to see that the Korean Penisular is now in an unprecedented level of tension, and war might strike any moment, as declared by the North Koreans. We only hope that they will realise their conscience and know what is truly the right thing to do. May God bless us everyone! Once again, Merry Christmas, from Agape.
#69: Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
At this time of the year, people will be writing about Christmas. Most of them. Perhaps.
Last year, at this time of the year, I wrote about politics.
So now, what's up with politics in this festive season?
Well, recently, Selangor Government has started the banning of the "1Malaysia" logo on advertisement billboards. Why?
Their reason is simple: No political party is allowed to display their logo or other related symbols in any billboards. (But this is with the exclusion of festive messages.)
The Federal Government, led by Barisan Nasional (National Frontline in English), is unhappy with the move. So, they started to scrutinise the move. They said all kinds of things: Pakatan Rakyat (People's Pact in English) is making unity among the rakyats more difficult, or Pakatan Rakyat is scared of this promotional tactic, or Pakatan Rakyat is losing their battle of stating that 1Malaysia is contributed by an Israeli company.
If I'm not mistaken, they even deny that the 1Malaysia logo is a political symbol from a political party.
But I'm sure that our "dear" Deputy Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said something like this:
By the way, this logo isn't getting much appeal from the urban rakyats, especially the urban youths. Why?
In my perspective, 1Malaysia concept is nothing but rather promotional. We all can see for ourselves, and anything that is related to 1 or community activities, there will be a 1Malaysia term in front of it or replacing the normal number '1' with the 1Malaysia logo.
1Malaysia didn't achieve national unity so far. There's still the virtual gap between races, there's still the awkwardness when integrating among races.
Tragically (not), the 1Malaysia concept has now become merely a slogan, and it's really catchy to shout, but nothing is done.
So, my dear (not) Bankrupt Nation, do not waste anymore effort, time, or money to do more promotional. It's useless, they will become waste. It's not productive, it's not giving any positive results.
But of course, deep in our heart cores, we know that it is not only Najib (or maybe it isn't) that creates this concept, just as not only him (or maybe it isn't, again) that governs this country. It is of course just only a group of cabinet ministers that assist him, right? (A satirical smile here.)
Any way, we could not be spared from this festive season. Let us all just pray to Him that Malaysia will be truly a good nation one day. Merry Christmas, from the opinion department of Constantly Varying.
Last year, at this time of the year, I wrote about politics.
So now, what's up with politics in this festive season?
Well, recently, Selangor Government has started the banning of the "1Malaysia" logo on advertisement billboards. Why?
Their reason is simple: No political party is allowed to display their logo or other related symbols in any billboards. (But this is with the exclusion of festive messages.)
The Federal Government, led by Barisan Nasional (National Frontline in English), is unhappy with the move. So, they started to scrutinise the move. They said all kinds of things: Pakatan Rakyat (People's Pact in English) is making unity among the rakyats more difficult, or Pakatan Rakyat is scared of this promotional tactic, or Pakatan Rakyat is losing their battle of stating that 1Malaysia is contributed by an Israeli company.
If I'm not mistaken, they even deny that the 1Malaysia logo is a political symbol from a political party.
But I'm sure that our "dear" Deputy Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said something like this:
"The 1Malaysia Concept is only conducted under the Barisan Nasional's umbrella."Hmm...speaking of not being political. With this statement, we refute any claims by the Federal Government that the 1Malaysia logo is not political, and regard any denials as just plainly denials.
By the way, this logo isn't getting much appeal from the urban rakyats, especially the urban youths. Why?
In my perspective, 1Malaysia concept is nothing but rather promotional. We all can see for ourselves, and anything that is related to 1 or community activities, there will be a 1Malaysia term in front of it or replacing the normal number '1' with the 1Malaysia logo.
1Malaysia didn't achieve national unity so far. There's still the virtual gap between races, there's still the awkwardness when integrating among races.
Tragically (not), the 1Malaysia concept has now become merely a slogan, and it's really catchy to shout, but nothing is done.
So, my dear (not) Bankrupt Nation, do not waste anymore effort, time, or money to do more promotional. It's useless, they will become waste. It's not productive, it's not giving any positive results.
But of course, deep in our heart cores, we know that it is not only Najib (or maybe it isn't) that creates this concept, just as not only him (or maybe it isn't, again) that governs this country. It is of course just only a group of cabinet ministers that assist him, right? (A satirical smile here.)
Any way, we could not be spared from this festive season. Let us all just pray to Him that Malaysia will be truly a good nation one day. Merry Christmas, from the opinion department of Constantly Varying.
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