What Break?

My year-end exams have just concluded.After a gruelling 4 weeks of writing essays on test pads,many would think that it's time to put down their pens and take a long break before starting to face the daunting task of preparing for SPM next year.For me,it's a totally different story.As soon as I placed my pen on my table for my penultimate exam paper for the year,my mind was set on only one thing,running.......not just running but running to victory.

It's been almost two years since I started my systematic training.Every ounce of energy that I had put in during my training was dedicated to achieve my short term goal of representing my state in the national-level championship and my long term goal which I would not state here.I've been through hardships and also had my fair share of happiness.

The most disappointing memory that I still recall very well is during my district-level athletics championships this year.I had trained hard for almost a year after the state-level championships the year before to at least break into the 4x400m state quartet.Winning the 400m at the national level during that time was still very far for me to reach,so I decided to set a pretty modest target.Wrong tactics and a whole lot of luck destroyed my hopes for this year.I finished the championship empty handed,which almost made me break down.

Nevertheless,being demoralised was really out of the question for an athlete like me who had high goals to achieve in athletics.As soon as the championships concluded,I just took a one week rest before resuming training for next year.Well,that was way back in March and my determination and interest in athletics are slowly but surely paying off.About how it's actually paying off,I'm not going to reveal it on my blog due to some reasons.

My examination period was a small blip in my training schedule.Instead of the normal 6 days a week training,I had to settle for 4 days a week to concentrate on my studies.Now that the exams are over,I'm going to concentrate almost all my energy in training.I was very delighted when my coach announced about the new training programme which will have 2 sessions on certain days......the more tiring the better.

I'm sure some of my friends must be thinking I'm going nuts for not enjoying and relaxing during my holiday.Conversely,I actually enjoy training and getting tired because I love the feeling of improvement.So guys,I hope you enjoy your break after the mind-taxing examination.For me,I think my biggest exam has just begun.........

I'm Just Different

Just recently,I realised that my way of life...or say some of the things that I do contradicts the way of life of a 21st-century teen.I a person who lives his life by having fun to the max.I'm not bothered by what others say to me as long what I'm doing is not really hurting others.

Living in the 21st-century,I'm one of the few guys around who are not really amazed by technological advancements.I never really wanted a hand phone until I started joining my athletics training.Back then when I first joined the training,I was travelling by bus very often.I needed a phone in case my coach changed the venue for training.So,when the need really arose,I persuaded my parents to get me a phone.

I'm also not really interested in computer or Play Station games.I don't mind playing those games once in a while in my friends house but not once have I asked my parents to get me one.I used to play games last time but now I just don't mind blogging and facebook-ing when I switch on my computer.

Other than the high-tech games,I don't really like air-conditioners......weird isn't it?Nowadays,most human beings long for air-conditioners in places they go....office,restaurant,car and even at home.For me,I don't really like being in an air-conditioned room for a long time.I'm only comfortable for a few hours in an air-conditioned room.After that,I feel little uneasy.I feel like I'm breathing in polluted air(well...I guess it must be polluted with carbon dioxide).I seriously prefer fresh air compared to "cold-air".If I don't seem to like all these high-tech things,then what do I actually like????

I love old-boys hobby like collecting stamps and coins.It is seriously very hard to find active stamp or coin collectors these day.This situation makes it very difficult for me to exchange my extra stamps and coins with others.So,my only source of collection is when my parents go for overseas trips and return with a few stamps and coins.It seems like such an old-fashioned hobby but I like collecting items like stamps and coins and then view them when I'm free.It gives me self-satisfaction and helps me to recall childhood memories.

I also love something that we should rightfully be protecting now......nature.I love going out every morning and breathing in the fresh morning breeze which blows with the smell of the wonderful Sun.I like viewing trees and their wonderful leaves which vary in shape and size.I love staring at fish swimming playfully in the depths of the pond.I enjoy viewing birds chirping to the music of nature.I love nature because I imagine nature as green.....which is my favourite colour.

I know I might be a little different than other boys or teenagers.People have told me before but I can't seem to think of life without the things I do now.For me,the key of living a happy life is to accept every one's individual talents or interest as long it is not harmful to others.I try my very best to accept differences in others so that I will remain a very good friend to all the friends I have.I feel sad that only a handful of people actually accept differences in others with an open mind.I just hope that others will learn to accept individuality and learn to live together,while striving towards a happy and healthy life..................

True Love?

I still remember my friend telling me that she didn't believe in true love.I was startled when she said that but then gave a second thought if what she said could be true.It was hard to believe such a statement as I've heard so many stories of so called true love but hadn't really experience them so often.If only she'd been there on that day in my position,she would have broke down due to her unexpected paradigm shift.

The incident is still fresh in my mind as if it happened yesterday.Such a heart-touching event it was,I still can't seem to forget the simple details surrounding that incident.I was standing there,by the door,breathing in some fresh air.It was so hot inside that the smell of grass blown by the wind seemed as soothing as it can ever be.I watched the rain drops fall one by one until I could count no more.I smiled blankly at nature unleashing it's power in the form of water as I always assumed that rain is a blessing from above.

Minutes later,a green car stopped by and a mother holding her baby ran out of the car,heading towards shelter.Then,the father followed with a bottle of water and a piece of white cloth.I couldn't get a clear view of what was going on at under the shed....just faint visions of a mother holding her baby in her hand.I watched from the distance as she wiped the barely-clothed baby with the white cloth.She kept on wetting the cloth and wiping the baby.I was surprised as I've never seen anything that odd before.

A few moments later,I saw something that made my heart stop temporarily.The baby was shaking,shivering....I'm not sure how to describe it.At once,I knew that the baby had some problem.I'm still wondering why didn't I react to help the baby.I was so stunned that I couldn't move.I could see what was happening.The mother was crying.The father was weeping as well.I had no idea what were they doing with the baby instead of taking him to the hospital.

At that moment,I knew I had to do something.I ran towards the couple and their baby.I watched as the baby shook in a weird manner.Luckily for me,another guy saw me running towards the baby and he followed me from behind.Another lucky thing is that the guy who followed me had gone through the same experience with his daughter.He instantly asked the couple to not waste any time and take the baby to the hospital as the baby's life could be in danger if he was not treated.

As the green car drove away,a guilty feeling swept through my heart.I knew I should have reacted earlier to help out but I just didn't know what to do.I couldn't watch the performances during my brother's concert happily because the same visions kept haunting my mind and my heart felt painful.The worst part was that it happened to a small,innocent baby.(I always have a soft spot for small children).Just before my brother's concert ended,I found out that the baby was safely admitted in the hospital.Relief................

More importantly,this incident showed me that true love does exist in this world.Maybe true love isn't something happening everyday in our life.I guess it reveals itself during the right time.I'm sure that you would have seen mothers crying when their children passed away but you would have never seen mothers who cry in love when their children are alive.Anyway,I think that's the beauty of true love.......................

Testing Times

It's been more than eight months since I wrote of the separation between my friends.It was a sad incidence which I can never forget.I thought I could move on easily.I thought it was a blessing in disguise.I was learning to adapt to the new environment,getting to know new friends and learning to forget some of the fun I had last year.Sadly,things have not gone on very smoothly.

To tell the truth,I've not really recovered from that incident.All this while,I've been trying very hard to change my way of life in school.I started making friends with new people,people from different backgrounds and a different way of living.I tried to mingle around and joke.I tried to be a good boy and complete my homework in school.I tried to keep myself busy by playing around with my pen.I tried.....

I thought I was doing well to settle in.But,just the other day,I realised that I was still missing something.I tried to look back at all the things that I've done to settle in.Looking back,none of them have really gone my way.I did make new friends,but they still don't really do the type of things that I used to do with my friends last year.One group of friends like to study and do their homework when the teacher is absent.Another group talk mostly about computer games.Another group talk about wrestling.I tried to mix in but I gave up after sometime because I felt left out.I wasn't really into their topics of discussion.

Talking about joking......you can't joke when there's no audience.Last year,when Tim,Eong Wei,Teju,Thaven and I sat together and talked,everything we said would be a joke.We would laugh till we could laugh no more.Our other friends used to look at us in a weird manner.But,that didn't bother us even a little.This time around,I feel that some of my classmates find it very hard to catch up on my jokes.Don't even ask about the bookworms.

So,I was left with only one thing,that is to be a bookworm like my classmates.I started completing my homework in class.I was doing fine with completing homework till the one day that I started to think of my old friends.I lost my interest in completing my homework.After that,I spent a lot of time thinking of my past whenever the teacher was not in class.I'm quite sure my friends would have noticed me staring blankly out of the windows.

It's been 8 months now,and I've come to realise that I have to get used to any situation.I always wonder how it would be if I had a similar environment when I'm out of school.I came to a quick conclusion that I have to get used to it.I have to make use of the few moments of joy that I get with my friends.Just a couple of days ago,my friends and I were playing a childish game in class.I got great satisfaction after playing that game.

I know that I'm 16 and I should be matured by now.But,I'm not ready to be a matured person.I still want to enjoy my childish ways as long as I'm in school.After all,you can't really expect to be a childish person once your are done schooling......I mean no one expects you to be so.I have about more than a year left to be in school.It's not very long.So.....I've made up my mind to embark on a new journey to look for all those little happy moments as much as I can......I mean the childish ones.......

Short Lived Happiness

Happy moments don't last forever.I've experienced many happy moments....and most of them leave a lasting impression on myself although the moments don't last.As I had expected,my recent two week break had turned out to be a blast.

If you had read one of my earlier blog posts,,you would have known what I had planned for the holidays.Surprisingly,in addition to the fun I planned....there were super bonuses for me!

I accomplished many things during the last fortnight.I'll start off with my education.I had planned to do some early preparation for my year-end-exam.Things didn't turn out to be as easy as I thought it would.I had training on 4 days and I had actually put in a lot of my energy during my training.So,I was very exhausted when I reached home after training everyday.But,that didn't dampen my spirits for an early preparation.Somehow,I managed to read through all the topics of the important subjects during the two weeks.Now,my preparations are going on the right track.

Next,my athletics training.To tell the truth,my inner spirits to achieve something in athletics had been put to the test during the last fortnight.I began my holidays with an injured wrist and later injured my foot during the holiday.I was practically suffering during some of the training sessions....and I skipped a few exercises due to my injuries.I hated skipping exercises and looked for alternative exercises to replace the time I wasted doing light training.I used up a lot of energy,but I'm looking forward to a intensive-5-month training after this before my athletics competition.

I also managed to clear up my junk in my house.Originally,I only planned to clean my wardrobe.But,my effort to clean my wardrobe had inspired me to clean my room and study table.Now,they look very neat and I hope to maintain that after this.

Talking about my diet,my mother taught me to cook pasta last week.Pasta is a much healthier food choice when compared to the deep fried food that I usually eat.Besides that,I was pretty lucky to have stumbled upon a book for nutrition in the bookstore.Currently,I'm half way through the book.I find it very useful to alter my diet as every part of an athlete's nutrition is explained in detail in the book.

I managed to spend a lot of time with my friends during the holiday.I went for outings with my school friends and spent time with my training friends in training and while playing football.It's good to spend time with friends as we can strengthen our relationships and understand each other better.I'm very thankful to have such great friends.

Overall,my holiday was a great and memorable one.I didn't waste a single day.I was occupied with something most of the times.Surprisingly,I didn't even have the time to complain of boredom.

Starting tomorrow,I have to get back to my usual routine.It's really going to be a hectic month after this...with a long of things to be settled.I'm surely going to miss this holiday....especially the extra sleeping hours.To be frank,happy moments are meant to be short lived.If they go on too long,you won't really feel the happiness.I have to wait a few more months for the next holiday.For now,I'm going to enjoy my life the way I always do...that is following my usual routine.........

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"Kampung" Lifestyle

"Kampung" means village....and "kampung" lifestyle means a village lifestyle.I've watched it on television,read about it in newspapers and heard stories from people.....about how wonderful it is to stay in a village.Just the other day......did I actually get to feel how it would have been to stay in a village.My father was born in a village....and his village friends had planned a football tournament for the people who had lived in his village last time.Memories flooded his mind and he was telling me his stories about his wonderful childhood.

He used to wake up early in the morning to buy the things to cook for the day for his mother.Then,he would take out the book to read.Well,he doesn't really read....he just flips the pages.His mother.....or my grandmother was not really educated.So,my father would say he finished studying a few minutes after opening the book.....and would run out for football with his friends.He would return for lunch,and then run out again to spend time with his friends.

Football was life for many in his village.They were crazy about football.Some were exceptionally good while some just never seemed to improve.There were two main football teams in his village.These teams frequently organised matches with other clubs and associations.Leave out the team,and there were still many others who played football for fun.According to him,there were two fields to accommodate them in the village as there were just too many to play in one field.

After football,they would go the nearest "lombong",or an exhausted tin mine where there were pools of water.They were not rich.....so such lakes were their swimming pool.They used to swim and have fun although the water was not very clean.For your information,their swimming spot is where Sunway Lagoon is located now.Whenever my family pass by Sunway Lagoon,my father always says this,"I used to swim here for free,but now it's so expensive just to go in".

My father and his friends used to catch fish at the same place.There was no river near the village.After catching sufficient fish for the day,they would start a fire and cook the fish.They would enjoy their meal and then return home happily for dinner.

There was also a rubbish dump site near his village.For him and his friends,it was a perfect place for treasure hunting.As rich people easily throw away slightly damaged toys,my father and his friends wold pick those things up,repair them,wash them and then use them at home.They couldn't really afford toys as their parents had more important use for money.So,the dump site was their source for fun toys and interesting objects.

As my father was an adventurous person,he would roam the village for hours.Soon,he became creative and thought of new ways to make use of the stuff he had around his village.He would collect planks,assemble them and invent simple machines like carts.He learned his carpentry skills from inventing such objects and makes good use of them till today.There were many other stories he told me......but I can't seem to recall them.

Now,his friends have become very different people.Some of them have become successful businessmen and lawyers.Some have become gang leaders and gangsters.Some still living the average life.When they got together for the football tournament,all of the forgot their current status and relived their childhood times.......even though it was only for a short while.

As I sat there watching his friends and listening to their jokes,I feel disappointed to have not been born in a village.The things they did might not sound very hygienic,but the important value was unity among friends.Imagine more than a hundred people laughing and joking together.....that was how special their unity was.I know our society today lacks such large-scale unity.If I could get one chance to live in a village for a long period of time,I don't think I would want to live my ordinary life again..............

Busy Holidays

Here comes another two weeks of boredom........those were my words on the last day before the holidays for "Hari Raya".I left school thinking of the time I had to spend at home without my friends.I was busy thinking of the things I could do to fill up my holiday.As I let my thoughts roam far away from myself,ideas started to fill my mind.They were pouring in.....one after another.Instantly,I knew that this holiday was not going to be fun.....but it was going to be an extra ordinary one!

I decided that I have to use the holiday period to train myself very hard.I realised that it is a good chance for me to improve on certain aspects of my respective events in athletics.I can't really put out my 100% on any other day.First,I have to attend school before my training session.Going to school is taxing enough....now it's even more taxing as I've just been rewarded with a new job as a prefect.My job scope has increased by a few folds compared to my previous job.I'm slowly but surely trying to get used to the tiring job.

Besides that,I also lack sleep during schooling days.I have a very tight schedule which forces me to only get about 5 hours of sleep a day.5 hours is seriously not enough of rest for the amount of energy I put out everyday.So,I don't really get to push myself on schooling days.I'm quite sure I'll be able to see some improvement after the holidays as I'll be getting at least 7 hours of sleep everyday for the next 2 weeks..

I've also decided to prepare slowly for my End-Year Examination.I know it's still more than a month away but I won't be having much time after this holiday.Instead of the usual 3-day a week training routine,my coach informed me that training sessions will be held 4 or 5 days a week after this holiday.I'll surely be running out of time to do revision if I am to start revising after this holiday.

My wardrobe is very messy.......and I need to clean it up.I'm going to take my time to clean up my wardrobe which is full of clothes.I need to get rid of my old clothes as new T-shirts for sports are quickly taking up the space in my wardrobe.I need to think of a proper way to arrange the clothes so that they don't get messed up after a few days.

I've decided to take on a new challenge this holiday.....I'm going to change my diet.All this while,I've been wondering why have I not being putting on weight even though I eat a lot.I found out the reason when I read a book in the bookstore(I eventually bought it).....it was my diet.I ate too much of fried food and lacked a proper diet planning.So,I decided to change my eating style.When I went for shopping with my mother yesterday,I forgot all the unhealthy food I usually eat and looked for healthier options around the food section.Let's see if I reach my 60kg target for next year (OK,maybe 58kg would do).

I'm also going to use the time I have this holiday to look back at my wonderful collections.I collect a wide range of things,with stamps and coins being the best of my collections.I've been collecting them since I was 8....and I'm still collecting them now.It's been sometime since I viewed my collection of stamps and coins.....and there will be no better time than this holiday.

I seriously have a lot of things to do this holiday.I'm very excited.....but a little disappointed as well because usually I won't receive many messages on my phone as school is closed and my friends will be busy.I guess I just have to shrug off that feeling and enjoy myself with the things I can do.I'm determined to use my time well this holiday.....as I've done so often......but this time around....it'll be a whole new experience.......

My Birthday

21st August....this is the date I celebrate my birthday every year.It has always been the same things happening again and again.......cutting cake......birthday wishes from friends....and blessings from family members.This year.....it was different.It wasn't an ordinary birthday......it was a super-duper awesome one!

My day kicked off from the very start of the day........a few seconds after the day started.A friend of mine sent me a birthday message at about 11 seconds after 12 midnight....my very first in a long time.The message was sweet,meaningful and heart-warming to me.The words really made me feel happy.One line in particular.......really charted the course of my day.It was "May your day be filled with happiness and togetherness with your family and friends"..............and that's exactly what happened today.

I woke up at 5 to go to school.At school,my fellow prefects sang me a birthday song during the prefects assembly.I was really happy and a little shy because everyone was singing a song....just for me.Then,my day at school continued with wishes from my friends who were present in school today.I was smiling in school all the time.

When I reached back home,I quickly booted up my computer after lunch to check out my birthday wishes on facebook.I was shocked.....stunned.....flabbergasted to see the number of birthday wishes from my friends......102! And it was only 3.30 at that time.I still had time to receive more wishes!

In the evening,one of my friends invited me to play badminton with him.For the first time,I celebrated my birthday with my friends outside my home.It wasn't really a celebration....but I consider hanging out with friends to play badminton a celebration.My friend's mum made some delicious cupcakes for me and my friends to munch on after our game.

Before dinner,my family members sang a birthday song for me and made me cut the birthday cake.My sister then presented me with a watch.I was touched as my sister had taken the effort to look for a gift although she has so many other things to do.Then,I went out for dinner with my family.We enjoyed our dinner......cracking jokes and teasing my siblings......although the food was just OK.

At night,after returning home,I switched on my computer to check out the birthday wishes for me on facebook.The number had increased........146 people!I was overjoyed.Not even once in my life had such a thing happen to me.I was happy and delighted.I decided to post a "thank you" note as my status as a sign of gratitude to all my friends.I was still feeling very happy during the last hour of my special day.I was chatting with a good friend of mine about my special day.Both of us exchanged our "good night" wishes.....and that marked the end of my special day.

Just as my friend mentioned in the message,I did have a splendid time today.I enjoyed with my friends and spent some memorable time with my family.Birthdays are always meant to be special......but I didn't expect it to be this wonderful.Thanks a lot guys........I really have to thank you for making this a memorable day.A few years later.....when I read this post again......there will be no assurance that I won't shed tears of joy.One thing is for sure.......I'll never forget this day and the wonderful friends and family members who had made this day a wonderful one for me.........

Why Money Over Men?

When light passes through a glass block,it tends to refract away from it's normal direction of movement.All this while,I've been thinking that such theories only applied for practical physics of objects.Now,I think that it even applies to the behaviour of the so called intelligent creatures of this planet...........us......humans.

As we endorse ourselves more and more into this technologically advanced world,we seem to care more about lifeless toys than the living heart of people.Above all,one thing really matters the most to most of us.......the paper printed with numbers ranging from 1 to 10000000 in some countries.........money.

Just that day,when I was sitting at the bus stop,there was this old man,partly disabled who was also sitting there.He had some deformities in his right leg and couldn't really climb a bus.So,he waited for a taxi.As a taxi drove by,he mustered all his effort to get up from his seat and call for the taxi.The taxi driver stopped,but upon seeing his physical appearance,just drove off.Then,there was another taxi driver who stopped.He too drove off because the disabled guy's destination was too near for him to make any good profit.A few more taxis passed by but didn't stop to help this helpless man.

Eventually,he gave up.Then,he decided to walk to his destination.As he walked off,I felt very pitiful for this man.It was painful to see him limping beside the busy roads.I wanted to help him but I didn't know how.A lot of thoughts were running through my head.By the time I could think of something,the guy was already lost from sight.I watched thinking why have humans changed so much.I wonder why have we refracted form the path of kindness.Till today,I feel like an idiot for not helping that guy.Maybe,I really should have done something.........

Another good example of human greed is the scandal which hit China a few years ago.Traces of melamine were found in dairy products for children.Many children suffered and died as most children drank milk.I can't really remember the reason melamine was added but I'm quite sure it was to reduce the usage of other nutritious and expensive ingredients.The businessman who was responsible showed no emotions during his trial,and was sentenced to death.But,what's the use?The damage had already been done.

These examples are a few of the many things that are happening in our world today.We have changed so much under the illusion that money makes us happy.Money can make us happy in some way,but our happiness might be at the cost of others.For example,the taxi drivers greed for money made life very difficult for the disabled guy.And the profit earned by the businessman cost the lives of many innocent children.

Don't choose money over love and kindness to living creatures.We are meant to protect and care for each other.Happiness is every where.....we just have to look for it.I find happiness in the peacefulness of the wonders of nature........and it doesn't even cost a cent.There's no point carrying along your wealth to the grave........but it's always worth having memoirs of happiness within your soul when it rests in peace.............

Friendship and Love

Easy to differentiate?Maybe it's easy for some of you........depending on the person.But it can be difficult for others.Both are equally beautiful,but in different ways.Both are mutual,both can be forever,but most people can't think of them being together.Weird,isn't it???

Today,many of us reap benefits from being involved in both these relationships.There are moments of happiness and joy.They don't make us feel lonely or bored.We are always occupied by the way these wonderful relationships build up to fill in the missing jigsaw pieces of our lives.We always look to closer the ties between us by actively involving and sharing certain important elements in our lives.We always look forward to spend time with each other in these relationships so that we will never lose them.

They have their own problems as well.Miscommunication leads to various troubles.We constantly argue over small issues,but tend to make up after that.We have different thoughts about certain things.....and always talk about those things to listen to each other's views.There can be issues of bad luck...which might result in break ups.Things can also get nasty if family members interfere too much in both relationships.Both of them seem so similar.....then why are they different?

Last night,I watched a very nice movie.It was a love story and the way it was taken really made me think and realise so many things.It started off with two people meeting at a movie shooting.Eventually,they fell in love with each other.They were really interested in each other,but religion separated them.The girl's parents didn't approve their relationship.The girl loved her parents very much...so she asked the boy to leave her......while she suffered emotionally.She called off her wedding to the man of her father's choice at the last minute.She then leaves to the United States in search of a new life.

A few years past,and the hero of the movie becomes a movie director.He goes to US to film a movie.There he meets his previous girlfriend.She is married and walks away without talking to him.The hero feels disappointed but this event actually inspires him to make a movie about the story of his previous lover.In the movie,the girlfriend isn't married at the time they meet in US and they fall in love again.When the previous girlfriend actually watches the movie,she feels touched but hides her feeling because she was already married to another guy.The ending of the story is really touching but I just don't know how to explain it in words.What do you think,intentional friendship or unintentional love?

To tell the truth,there are a lot of differences between friendship and love.The most dominant one will be about the way you feel about someone.You will always like your friends....no doubt about it.You like to mingle around with them.You enjoy playing games and joking with them.You share your everyday stories with them.You laugh around and always help each other out in certain things in life.

When you are in love,your feeling towards that person would be different.There will be a longing to be by that person. You will always care about that person.......look after that person when she/he is sick.You always protect that person.Happiness is achieved by spending time together at a peaceful place.You always enjoy facing life's challenges with your loved ones once you are married.You may seem angry over them at times,but you will never let them go away.

The facts are pretty simple.......but why are there so many people still breaking up after committing themselves to relationships?It's because they don't really realise the difference between attraction of friendship and love.Attraction will go off after some time.If you lost your attraction to some one,after some time.....you would think why did you even fall for that person in the first place.The feeling of love doesn't really go off easily.It stays there for some time.It hurts to see the person you love being close to some one else.

So friends......make your decisions wisely.It's not wrong to feel attracted to a person because teenage hormones do respond to the presence of the opposite sex.If you think you are in love with some one,think first if you want to spend your life with that person.Think if you can always tolerate with each other.If you think that you don't want that particular person as your life partner,brush away the feelings.Unwanted feelings always get in the way of happiness.Live your life to the maximum.

Am I in love???I'm not sure myself.I just want to let some time pass before I make my decision.Until some one brushes the "just friends" fog in my brain,I'll not know if I'm in love with her and I'll continue being a very good friend to that very special person in my life..........

Man = Women

This is totally random but I feel that this is very true.This is a conversation between a guy and a librarian at a library.

"Ermm.......where can I find the book entitled 'Man,The Master of Women?"asked the guy.

The librarian replied,"Go look in the fiction section."

True isn't it????

Parenting.....What A Chapter In Life

Every kid's dream is to grow up into an adult.......and every adults dream is to go back in time to their childhood.Why are their thoughts so different?Why do they hate their current age?Why do they look up to the opposite end of their life?Why,why,why,why,why?????

It's nothing else other than parenting......craved by one group and disliked by another.I walked into the store the other day and over heard a conversation between a mother and her son.

"Mum,can u buy me that ice-cream?"
"No,son.It's bad for health"
"One cone is not going to make me sick....please..."
"No.You have a sensitive nose.You will fall sick if you eat ice-cream."
"What about the chocolate bar over there?Can you buy it for me?"
"It's too expensive.I'll buy you the apples over there if you want them."
"You are so bad.I don't want to talk to you."
"You better not talk to me like that.I'll ground you at home if you talk like that again."
"OK mum.When I grow up,I'll buy all the ice-cream and chocolates I want and I'll buy them
for my children too."

(Mother walks out of the store with her son with a disappointed face)

Sounds familiar?I'm quite sure most of you,if not all must have experienced this.It's a normal conversation between a parent and a child.Whether you realised it or not,that simple conversation portrays some of the many problems faced by parents.Try to read it again before you continue reading my blog post.It's there...right in front of your eyes but many parents,just like you don't seem to realise the significance of a simple conversation with a child.

Being parents,your children's health is your main priority.You read countless books on the best nutrition for your little child.All say the same thing.....carbohydrates for energy......proteins for growth.............fibre for digestion and vitamins for good health.But....they don't have the most important ingredient......love.Every parent quickly scans the stores for suitable food because of their tight schedule.They rush back home,cook something delicious for their child and feed the child.An hour later,they put their child to sleep and continue with their work.....either office work of house work.Tiring,isn't it?


Parents also face financial problems from time to time,especially at the start of their marriage life.To be truthful,in case some of you haven't realised,most parents don't start their new life together with a million dollars in the bank.Some of them have a little savings and others just try to manage with what they have.They start becoming very calculative.......and finally realise their parent's woes when they bugged their parents for luxurious items.Electricity bills,water bills,child's expenses,nutritious food for the good health of children,items for the house........and the list just keeps going on and on.Now,I guess you will not be surprised when your parents say that they lack money.


At least financial problem is as bad as the next one.The main problem that parents actually face (although I'm quite sure they won't agree with me because I'm just a sixteen-year-old) is the right way to treat their child.I'm not criticising anyone but I'm just giving my opinion.Many parents actually think that they should bring up their children the same way that their parents brought them up......to be specific,the strict way.The thing is,times change very fast and bringing up a child in a strict manner doesn't really work on everyone.Don't you agree with me?


Let's say his name is X.X was brought up in a very strict manner by his parents.They caned him and did many other undesirable things.He thinks of himself as an abused child.I can see it on his face.He's not lying whenever he speaks about his parents.That's why he thinks that caning is bad and there are much more gentle ways to bring up a child.To be truthful,I actually agree with him.I've seen many cases where parents don't cane their child and their child becomes a naughty brat throughout their life.Why would I agree with making my children naughty brats?


Actually,I'm not in favour of making my children naughty brats.I'm just interested in bringing up my children with patience.Every child is different.It doesn't sound logical to be treating your child the same way your parents treated you.Both of you are two different people.You have different interests,characters,abilities and disabilities.Your child might not be as smart as you,but that doesn't mean you should cane your child with hopes that he/she will change.Maybe studying is not their talent.God might have gifted them with something else.....like art.Picasso was a millionaire and is still earning from his graves......isn't he?


It's just patience.Where has this virtue gone?Many are so busy "chasing" money that they forget patience.Don't you think spending a few hours a day with your child would closer ties and make both of you to get to know each other well?Why not spend the time watching television to help your child discover his special talent or passion?In my point of view,many kids around me can't seem to find their special "thing" because of the lack of exposure.Another reason could be that their parents might think that education would be the best source of income for the future.I feel pitiful for some people who have had to go through a horrid time during their teenage years in school only to discover their talent by mistake after leaving school.


Well,I guess I've woken up those who have been dreaming to be grown ups all this while.Parenting is not so difficult if you can bring up your children the right way.I'm quite sure there will be many of you who agree and disagree with me.I'm not surprised because different people have different views on certain things.Anyway,I'm still a sixteen year old and I have a lot more to learn in life.One thing is for sure....in the coming years,I'll slowly and surely learn parenting skills step by step.Why not slowly learn from the mistakes of others for the better of our future???Try to think about it.....................

An Inspirational Trip

The Asean School Games,held for only the second time was held in the Bukit Jalil Sports Complex this year.My coach's school got an invitation to go for the athletics event as supporters.My coach invited me to join her school.......and no way I was going to miss this chance.

This was the first time I was attending a regional athletics meet.I was very excited and was looking forward to some great performances by national junior athletes.To be honest,the main reason I decided to attend the competition was to watch sub-50 second 400m runs.Having only taken part in state-level athletics meets,I was really hoping to catch sub-50 performances during the meet.

And that's exactly what I got to experience on the second day of the competition.Mohd Amir Fakry Ismail ran a blistering 47.90 seconds to complete the quarter-mile race beating his Thai competitors.I was stunned by his performance.I went back home in deep thought of the race.I could remember everything he did throughout the race.I was analysing his movements so that I make use of it as I plan to clock a fast time next year.

On the third day of the competition,all the main races were held during the evening.So,my coach took this opportunity to show my training friends and I around the National Sports Complex.We started off with playing football in a field nearby the NSC athlete's training track.After having a shower,we walked around to see the facilities at the sports complex.

I was amazed by all the facilities given to national athletes there.The gym was great with so many machines that I hadn't see before.Then,there was the hydrotherapy room,where injured athletes could dip in ice or train in water.I saw many little things which I can't seem to recall now.

In the evening,Mohd Fakry again ran a quick 200m in 21.85 seconds.I was really amazed as I watched him muscle his way through the last 50m of the race.The day ended sadly as a Vietnamese athlete who had won the 800m girl's race with a new meet record was disqualified for a mistake she had done during the race.I was pitiful for her as she left the stadium in tears.

Overall,I really enjoyed the two days I had spent watching the Asean School Games.It was an unforgettable experience as I saw many national junior athletes whom I had only read about in newspapers...........Ambrose Jilom,Mohd Fakry,Mohd Ajmal,Navinraj,Jacky Wong and Nauraj Singh.That day,I made a promise to myself.....that I'll be among them one day.....and their achievements have truly inspired me to take my dreams to another level...........

World Cup 10'

I know that it's a little late to put up this post as the fever has already settled down.....but I still want to have a memoir of this year wonderful World Cup.After waiting for 4 years......I mean waiting after the boring final between France and Italy(boring excluding the Zidane headbutt), finally the World Cup had arrived.The decision by FIFA to hand South Africa the job of hosting the 2010 World Cup was a worthy bet.Leave that nations football aside,and you'll see that they had done a very good job indeed.The African theme really caught my attention this time around.

One of the most unforgettable things during this tournament was the vuvuzela.A horn which was capable of causing hearing problems for the normal human ear,it was a hit among the supporters as they had their own battle in giving out the biggest and loudest support for their respective teams.Many teams put the blame of their disappointing campaigns on the vuvuzelas....but little did they realise that the horns had awoken the spirit of football fans to watch the World Cup which was dubbed "boring" even before the tournament kicked off.

Next,the football matches themselves.At the beginning of the tournament,most teams failed to show off their flamboyant style of football,Brazil in particular.They were suppose to be the focus of the tournament,but even their former players criticised their straightforward style of play.England disappointed many as well........not me.....because I knew that they didn't stand a chance at all with their 23-man squad in South Africa.One of the most memorable matches of the tournament was the match between Netherlands and Brazil.Netherlands looked like a bunch of lost kids in a jungle,running around the ball during the first half.In the second half,they turned on their play.Two headers decided everything.Brazil bowed down ungracefully with their players losing their temper before the match ended.Again,the dark horses Spain,who started off their campaign with a defeat,won another major tournament in international football.

Not to forget......the infamous.....Paul the Octopus.This octopus which was born in England and now brought up in Germany,had predicted the right results for every match the Germans played,including the loss the Serbia and Spain.His prediction was making match-betters around the world super rich.However,I personally feel that Germany lost the match to Spain because the prediction had instilled a psychological fear in the hearts of the German players.

I saved the most important point for the last.Most importantly,every 4 years,people from different ages,cultures and backgrounds all come together to celebrate this great event.All along the 31 days of the tournament,I enjoyed a lot of wonderful conversations with my friends about the World Cup.We discussed and argued about many things.....but at the end of the day......we just got closer together......as family and as friends.I like to dub the World Cup "auspicious"......but sadly......this form of "auspicious" only comes around once every 4 years........

Once In A Blue Moon

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What A Week

Exactly.....what a week.The week started off with a feeling of suspense as the teachers were going to return our exam papers.Every one seemed worried about their results.......but many just hid them with happy discussions about the World Cup matches.This is how I fared in all the papers:

BM.....or for those who don't know......Bahasa Melayu.......I was pretty delighted with the results as I don't usually score much in this paper.

English........for the first time in my life,my BM marks are higher than my English marks.I was quite careless in the essay,making a lot of spelling mistakes.....which cost me dearly.

Mathematics and Additional Mathematics.......nothing much to say......a few careless mistakes here and there....but I was satisfied.

History......I love this subject but maybe I need to prepare more for it.I didn't understand a few questions.....which cost me dearly.Luckily,I only lost a few marks because of this.

Moral.....till today,I still wonder if Malaysians will change if they memorise moral values and sit for exams.To me,it doesn't sound logical at all.Nevertheless,I have no choice but to memorise the meaning of the values just to score in my paper.The marks were OK......so girls.......boys have good moral values instilled in them too.

Science subjects....Physics,Chemistry and Biology......I was a little disappointed but my optimistic nature worked very quickly after I had received marks.I'm now determined to learn from the mistakes I've done this time so that I would not repeat the same thing next time.

Well....my marks were OK this time.I am satisfied but determined to improve the next time."Report Card Day" is next week am I left wondering about my mum's response once she sees my results......till then I'll just be patient.

I feel pitiful for some my friends who didn't do so well this time.They looked so sad,speechless and some were even devastated.It's OK guys......there's always time to improve.Try your best next time.I'll help you if you need it.Just take this tip..........Do you know what the biggest room in the world is?......It's the Room For Improvement...........

Prince Of Persia:The Sands Of Time

I had been waiting to watch this movie ever since I saw the trailer before watching 2012.The trailer looked so classic and I always love movies which have elements of Middle-Age history and warfare......and of course not to forget magic.I always love movies with magic.The interest for magic occurred in me ever since I watched my first Harry Potter movie.And I still love magical elements in movies till today.

It had been a tiring day that Thursday.I had training in the morning.....mini-hurdles exercise.This particular exercise needs a person to use his or her explosive muscle strength in the legs to complete the exercise well.It requires power,control and body coordination.I was exhausted but I didn't want to miss the movie because I had already made a promise to my friends.

Since it was a week day,both my parents had gone to work.I had to go to Aeon myself......walking.I didn't mind the 2-3 km walk because I had done it so many times.Many would think that I'm crazy but I just ignore them.My legs were very painful....but I took the walk as a kind of training for me.

Once I reached Aeon,I was shocked to see so many teenagers in the shopping mall.Every corner I turned,I was saying "hi" to some one.I saw some classmates....a few school mates......one or two tuition mates and one athletics friend.And not to forget.....I saw some of my ex-school mates.....some left school after Form 5-Wee Jin and Izzat......and I think I saw Jessica....but she looked a little different...so I wasn't really sure if it was her.It was like going to school again....

We.....Eong Wei,Thaven,Manish and me met up at the cinema.Manish was a surprise inclusion to our outing.We invited him to join us because Thaven said that he was feeling very bored at home.It wasn't a bad idea as Tim and Teju could not make it.

The movie was great indeed.As I said earlier,I was really fascinated by the mix of classical Middle-Age story and a little magic.It's basically a story of how a member of the royal family tries to overthrow his brother as king by going back in time.To do so,he needed to obtain a special dagger that could turn back time.The main hero would run away with the heroine to protect the dagger.The story line was OK,but the fighting scenes and graphics were pure class.I really liked the movie.

As usual,we headed off to the arcade after having our meal.We played the same games again.......but never once felt bored playing them.This time,it was even more fun as we were given to access to "deleted scenes in movies".I think you might have just understood me.Actually,we saw a guy riding a toy horse while trying to win a game.It was very funny and many people were laughing at that guy....but he really didn't mind.In the end,his competitor,a girl proved that she had more power than him......*laughs*.....

As the watch flashed the numbers 6.15,I knew that it was time to go home.I bade farewell to everyone and headed back home.It was another great outing with friends.......a very funny one I can say.I'm not sure about our next outing.....but I really hope that all my friends would be able to make it the next time.........a Pen Club reunion would be fantastic............

Penang Trip

About a week ago,my family went for a trip to Penang.......Malaysia's food paradise.And it does live up to it's name.There was food at almost every corner........many types of food.The food ranged from Chinese to American with one or two restaurants offering Middle Eastern cuisine and European meals.I tried to try the various types of food as much as I could and I was always very full by the end of the day.

Gurney Drive.........is the centre of the food business in Penang.It is known nationwide for the variety of food sold there.I was shocked to see how big Gurney Drive was.In my whole life,this was the first time that I saw such a long stretch of food stalls........all in one place.My family managed to get a place to sit in the crowded place.I tried out the food that was most widely associated with Penang.......the asam laksa.It was OK......I liked the soup......although I didn't really like the noodles.After having some "sotong bakar" ,I headed off to the mamak stall.

I think you must have guessed.........for what else.........obviously to kick start my World Cup campaign.The biggest football competition in the world had returned after four years.As usual,I was supporting Argentina.It is always nice to kick start the World Cup with a big crowd.My father and I each bought a drink and watched the matches till 12.00 and then returned to our hotel.

I also managed to watch Karate Kid in during my trip.Jaden Smith is really good at acting especially while making his jokes.The crowd were very lively and they laughed even for the smallest jokes during the movie.Overall,it was a very great movie to watch.

Although my family didn't really visit any of the interesting places in Penang,I still enjoyed the trip because I had fun and found an escape route from my usual lifestyle.It was relaxing and I'll surely return next time.......maybe after a long time because I want to discover the beauty of our country in other places as well..........

Memories Of The Past II

About a few weeks ago,it was Teacher's Day.There was a celebration in my school with lots of activities for the teachers.That's when I suddenly felt that I missed my primary school teachers a lot.The atmosphere........their dedicated teaching.......friends and so many things.......I remember them very well till this day.The most unforgettable one will be the last day at my primary school..........I still remember all those sad faces.....sobbing and unwilling to be separated from their childhood friends.

Well,that day had passed a long time ago and the feeling is still fresh in my heart.So............I decided to go back to my primary school to pay a visit to my teachers.But......there was a problem........to get into the school compound.The guard is very strict and does not allow outsiders into the school compound.

Luckily,I met my teacher who was walking to school at that time.He managed to take Simon,Thaven,my sister and I into the school.We wished him Happy Teacher's Day and went to look for our old teachers.

Our teachers were delighted to see us paying them a visit especially on a special occasion like that.My teachers remember me very well because I make sure I visit them at least twice a year.One of the teachers had told us this "It is so nice for you to come and visit me again.I feel so nice to see my old students again".Her words really touched my heart.It made me realise that a simple visit to someone can make that person very happy.

When I first joined my second primary school in Standard 4,I had this English teacher.She was strict and practically terrified every student.When I saw her on that day again after a long time,she didn't look like the strict teacher at all.Not to forget,I can still remember a lot of things that she taught me back then.She was one teacher who had helped me to improve my vocabulary.

One more teacher that I'll never forget is my discipline teacher.He was tall.....big sized.....loud....and obviously strict.I used to be scared of him when he taught me in Standard 5 and 6.I would make sure that I finish the homework given by him.Now.....I'm about his height and he talks to me in a very friendly manner.I surely wont forget all my other teachers who had helped me a lot in achieving many things during my time in my primary school.

I also took this opportunity to walk and look around my old school.I realised that I could easily touch the roofs of the pathways which seemed so high back then.Memories of playing "catching-catching" flashed back in my mind as I walked past the area in front of the Standard 4 block.Even the basketball hoops seemed so low when compared to last time.

As I walked away from the school's compound,I felt disappointed that my time in the school had to end so fast.I know that I'll be back sooner or later.I also realised that I will feel the same thing in the future when I finally leave school after SPM.One thing is for sure.......the last day of SPM will be the saddest day of my entire life.................

Post-exam Feelings

Well,my mid-term examination just ended yesterday.I was quite relived to be free form the stress due to exam pressure.It wasn't very stressful but I'm just not used to even a little stress.Whenever I feel stressed,I just seem to find a way to get out of it..............through the holes and cracks that shed light in life.

My friends still wonder and ask me about how I actually handle exam pressure.They always see me so relaxed before papers when everybody else is so busy with last minute revision.I don't know why but I just can't seem to get the mood to read in school.I just take exams as something not very significant in life.Most parents would disagree because their children's SPM is the most important thing to them.My parents say the same thing too.I understand their concern........but the truth is..........life has so much more to offer.

Now that the examinations are over,I feel relieved to have some extra sleep.Although I'm used to getting only a few hours of sleep everyday,I know that it is not good for health.........so it's time to sleep this holidays.

I'm also feeling quite bored now.Holidays are always the same........boring .......boring ........boring. Many would disagree with me but I just don't feel the fun during holidays.I prefer to go to school and enjoy with my friends.

Happy.....happy.....happy........That's exactly how I feel now.I have resumed training and I'm much more determined to excel next year.My coach had changed our training program so that we can improve a lot to face the tough competition next year.I'm surely going to use this holiday to push myself further.It is very tiring to train after school.I always struggle to put up my best in training after school.So,I'm going to use this holidays to get really fit.

To kill my boredom,I still have my Moral folio to do.I've decided to complete it together with other homework during the first week of the holidays.Hope I'll achieve my target.I just hope that the two weeks will pass like running water in a river so that I can resume my normal life as soon as possible.Till then,I've just got to be patient.........

Iron Man II

Well.......the movie was OK......not so bad.........although the story line sounded a little high tech.To tell the truth,a bunch of men clad in robot suits still sounds childish to me..........but I agreed to go for the movie just to spend some great time with a great bunch of friends.

Tim,Eong Wei and me........the three of us decided to go for the movie.Thaven and Teju were supposed to join us but they couldn't make it because of certain reasons.We met up at the fountains beside Starbucks at around 11 o'clock...........although our movie was due to start at 1.50.

We just "lepak" around and our main point was to go and see Mr.Muscle Man.........at Fitness Concept.All three of us know him because we bought our weights and dumbbells from him.All of us realised that he was showing off his muscles a little too much when we were looking for equipments in the store at different times.My plan was to go and disturb him but sadly......he was busy with something inside the shop.After a little while,we went to have our lunch at Penang Nyonya.The food was OK but it didn't really satisfy our tastes.

After lunch,we were joined by Pua and Leon at the cinema.Eong Wei invited them because there were 2 extra tickets which was supposed to be Thaven's and Teju's.To our surprise,we saw our school teacher,Pn.Norli at the cinema who came to watch the same movie.Even more surprising,their seat was right behind ours.That meant that we had to cut down our stupid jokes during the movie.Still,Eong Wei could not hold back from making funny laughs during the movie.

Next...........Wonderland............the arcade.We started off with taking pictures.....in machines that were meant for children.Then,we tried out the childish games there.We laughed like hell but just ignored the people that were looking at us.At around 5.15,we left the arcade to wait for our parents while walking and joking around.

After I had gone back home,I had just realised that I had not had so much fun and laughter in such a long time.It was great...much better than watching television or playing football.Well,I think the next outing will be during the June holidays.........and most probably to watch Prince Of Persia.Till then,I'll just have keep the enjoying mood away and concentrate on my Mid-Term Exam..................................

The 2nd Monthly Test

The second monthly test just ended a few days ago.It was no different from the first test with its own share of ups and downs.I think I enjoyed it and did not take it as a burden.I still wonder why are people always sealing their fate before the results are even out.

It's heartbreaking to hear many of them predicting failures before even getting their results.I'm not sure if their trying to be humble or are actually trying to get compassion.Most of them are just not satisfied with their performance.

All of them are not realising that when they feel depressed even on the first day of the test,it will affect all their other papers.I somehow just couldn't find the right words to tell them.I really hope that they would change for their own good.I want my other friends to also excel in their studies.I feel sad to hear them moaning when their results are out.Nevertheless,I'm always the helpless one who is trying to look for the right words to not hurt their feelings.

Well,another distraction during the exam was my running.I had not made it to MSSS this year.I was disappointed but also happy that God made me realise that there are other things that I had to learn to do before being a good runner.I also missed the atmosphere of the MSSS Championship.This years competition was held on the same week as my test.My thoughts were constantly flying out of the window thinking about my other friends who were running.Well,I just have to train hard for next year.

The test is over and mid-term is in about two weeks time.Time to start preparing so that I won't panic during the exam.It's better to be safe than sorry.Good luck guys......................

Life Is Good

Often people ask,"How's life?" as a polite gesture,or a way of starting a conversation.The answer is always similar........."Okay"......."Fine" or ..........."Life sucks".

One day,it occurred to me........isn't life a greater thing than what we give it credit for?Fine or okay don't seem to satisfy me....so here is my perception of life.

Life is something that can't be seen......it has to be lived experienced and enjoyed.Every living being gets one life and one chance to make things right.That life ought to be enjoyed and loved as well as lived to the max.

Many people's perception of life is shallow or narrow.For some,it is about success and wealth.As for the rest,it's just time passing by.From what I observe,there are three categories of people.

The first one consists of those who place wealth and success at the top of their priorities.These people know nothing about having fun.It always has to be about dollar signs,status,prestige and how the world looks at them.However,they aren't aware that life is never going to last.

The second category consists of those who hate life.These people often look irritated when asked how life is,and will reply that it sucks.They have no freaking idea what they are talking about.

Life definitely isn't a straight road.It has bumps,holes,rocks and roundabouts.But at the end of the road,you'll reach your destination and see that it was worth fighting for.A perfect life would be boring.We will have many ups and downs but eventually everything will be alright.It's only a matter of time.

The third category consists of those who are always carefree and calm and just take life as it comes.They stress over the necessary things,laugh more often and treat life as their best friend.They are the people that I favour and try to be like.

The bottom line is,life's amazing.So,before you ask me how life is,think twice and ask me only when you have an hour free to hear me out.

(This article was taken from the StarMag,11 April 2010.I decided to put it up on my blog to reveal a few things to some friends who really need them.The writer then concluded her article with this)

Till here,many would normally agree with me........until they hear that I'm a 14-year-old who hasn't even lived half her life and know not what trouble is.

True.Although I don't know what trouble is,I take life as it comes and don't worry too much.Then again,this is my perception of life and I hope that after reading this,you too will have a new and much better perception of life.............

Why Am I Happy Now?

All along my life during primary school,I was living the life of every other normal Malaysian kid.Study,play stupid and childish computer games,play chess and read books.I was known for being a book worm because I used to read a lot and not take part in many co curricular activities.At that time,in my point of view,my life was great and perfect to live in.

Soon,I realised that there was something missing in my life.I realised that other people had something interesting to do in their life but I didn't have one.I was left alone to wonder about my future after my UPSR examination.I seriously had nothing to build my teenage life on.I knew that I desperately needed something or my teenage life would suck.

That's when I followed a signboard which read sports.I started off with playing football and it paid off as I enjoyed my first year in secondary school mingling around with older teens through football.The negative effects was that my studies had taken a U-turn.

2008.....was a year of fun and joy.I was in a class full of jokers and good friends.I discarded my computer games in an attempt to give more emphasis on my studies.It was also the year that I got involved in athletics.I really enjoyed it and the future of my teenage life was looking very good.

2009 was a year of life changing revelations.I met so many new people who offered me advice and gave me tips to improve of all the aspects of my life.This was the year that I actually started to get a picture about my future.I also discovered my true ambition and goals for the near future and the long term future.

Now,I'm doing everything that I really like in my life.I'm not doing things which I hate or don't like.That's the reason why my life has been getting better day by day.I have many friends who back me up,joke around,provide me with useful tips and care about me.Just the other day,someone asked me if I really loved my life.I replied,"Yes,obviously I love my life".

Sometimes,I really pity people who have so many problems in their life.I try to help them as much as I can but I'm just not them.They are the ones who are really capable of changing their lives to a much better one.My tip,try to discard all the problems in your life and think about moving forward.Don't worry about the past because you will not be able to change anything now.What you can change is the future..........Live,Laugh and Love.............that's the only way you can do it.................

A Bleak Insight To The Future

Well.........I've just gotten all the results of my first monthly test.I've nothing much to say.I'm quite OK with the results although I was quite disappointed with Biology.........but what is done is already done.I can't go back in time to change anything so I just accepted the result with an open heart.We have to make mistakes to create success in the future.The next test is always there for a chance to get better results........so I just chilled out.

Talking about the next test.............yup.....it's in another two weeks time.I just completed my first test and now I have to study for the next one.I have not much time to relax and I've not watched a Naruto episode for more than a month.Life really sucks.............doesn't it?

Actually...........no.This is how I realised that.One day,after completing my 30 minute jog,I was relaxing in the park while observing a few young boys who were catching fish beside the lake.Then,I tried to put myself in the fish's position and imagine what would it's life be like.That's when I realised that even fish have very tough lives to live every single day.They have their own exams in life.........and they have to go through it everyday.

Still in the teenage mood,we might not realise the amount of responsibilities and challenges that we would be facing in the future.We ourselves would be facing very tough tests in the future........and on a much regular basis.That's when I told myself that maybe taking tests every month isn't so bad after all.We are just preparing ourselves for the future.That moment,I also told myself to look at all the fun that I had and not the amount time I didn't have fun.

Come to think of it today,I realise that there is ample of time for me to relax and have fun.It's all up to me to find it and make use of it well.In the future,I'll have to do the same thing too.Obviously,I won't be able to run away from my responsibilities.............so it's up to me to make time to have fun.If I want to get used to it in the future,I think I better start now.....................

Memories Of The Past

A few weeks ago,my parents decided to have dinner in Taman Sentosa.We were getting bored with going to the same shops nearby my house all the time.Taman Sentosa was a great place for a change.

After dinner,my parents decided to drive past my old house in Taman Sentosa.My old house still had the same look.The only difference was that the garden in front had been altered.Sitting in back seat,I stared at the house while recalling my old memories.

When I was young,my sister and parents were everything to me.When my father was not at home,my mom used to play Barney cassettes for me while she did the house chores.I used to sit and watch and sing along with the characters in the cartoon.I used to take care of my sister in the hall.At that time we were very close and rarely fought.

As I got a little bigger,I started fighting with my sister.We used to fight over small things such as toys,teddy bears and cartoons.No matter how much we fought,we would still get back together after a few hours.

I still remember to the school I used to go to.....................SK Taman Klang Jaya.I was very naughty when I was there.During recess,my friends and I used to play football using bottle in the badminton court although our teacher told us not to.I escaped punishment most of the times.Till today,when I meet my old friends,we still discuss the fun we had during school.

The field in front of my house was my play kingdom.I used to go to the playground almost every evening to play on the swings and slides with other friends.I really had a lot of fun that time.My friends and I used to play "police and thief".We used to run here and there without worrying about our safety.

Cycling..................that's one thing that will never leave my heart.I learned to cycle even before I got into school.At 7 years old,I used to cycle around my house for a long time.The year after that,I started venturing far into Taman Sentosa.I was around 9 when I really started to have fun with my bicycle.I used to race with the big boys in another field near my house.Then,I used to cycle till the end of the housing area.I used to go to my friends house without my parents knowledge.I used to lie to them and go to my friends house to play games.Till today,my parents don't know about these things.

Till today,I still can't forget the mango tree in front of my house.My parents planted it when they had just moved in.According to them,the mangoes which bear on that tree have the best taste when compared to other mangoes.I can't agree less with their statement.The mango has a kind of mixture of tastes.That's one thing which I'll not be able to get now.

As I drove away from my old house,I realised that I've actually missed my old house more than I thought.Although Taman Sentosa in known for its high gangsterism rate,I still love it more than my house now.I dearly miss all the great fun I had in my old house.

It's great to have and recall old sweet memories.It provides our heart with some kind of warmth at times that we need the most.I still think of my old house today..............but I know that I'm unable to go and stay there again.Memories of my old house will stay in my heart forever.No matter where I am,nothing will beat the feel of staying there.................and I know it for sure.........................

Prefect Camp 2010

It was a great way to start my supposed-to-be-studying-holiday.Hats off to the OC's who planned the camp at a perfect time of the year.There was no prefect's camp last year................so I was really looking forward to this camp.

Day 1 started off with dividing the prefects into groups.Well,a lot of unknown faces in my group but I managed to blend in.I've been for so many camps and was rarely in the same group with close friends.......so this was not new to me.The OC's had planned a lot of great activities for us on the first day.To my amazement,the OC's had surprisingly planned a slot for football..........the first camp to have such an activity.At night,we had the night walk.Being in the last group,Group 10,my group members and I had to wait the longest for our turn.I was giggling internally looking at all the worried faces.Human imagination had taken over their conscious mind.In addition to that,many people were telling stories which were actually scaring the already scared ones.Pity them........but everyone had to go through the experience.Due to certain reasons,the whole thing was delayed and that resulted in the last five groups doing it together.That took all the fun off.I was disappointed but also happy to see the OC's trying so hard to make it scary.The trick never worked on me.The negative side of the amazing day was that I lost my voice...............OMG...........what a time to lose my voice!

Day 2 was filled with adventures and a lot of running.There was a stretching session in the morning to wake up the sleepy heads who had most probably spent the night talking.After breakfast,the activities got started.There was the Amazing Race STAR and Fear Factor.Physically and emotionally challenging,the activities wore out almost everyone.Many could not run for long but tried very hard to give their very best.Sometimes when I observe such people,I feel motivated to perform well too.Nonetheless,I always keep in mind that I've attended the camp to have fun and not to win..............and a lot of fun I had indeed.Dipping my hand in worms,looking for keys in dirty water,rubbing my face in mixture of egg and flour and so many other things really made me happy.There was no way I could do it at home so I made the best out of the opportunities.

The real fun had to wait till evening.Mud,mud,mud and more mud.I still remember the days when I used to play football on rainy days.I used to purposely kick the ball towards the water and slide to get.I used to come back home wet and dirty.I still can't really understand why my mother wasn't angry at times like these.The evening's activities started of with a few activities that needed teamwork.Then,the fun started.We had to crawl in mud.I really loved it.It was dirty and I even got injured but that did not stop my determination to dirty others.Then...........mud war......throwing clumps of mud........mud hugs....... smearing mud on people..........everything muddy.I was fully covered in mud at the end of the session.I actually had half of my bath at the school field while cleaning up.At night,it was performance time.My group screwed everything up but I could not stop laughing at all our mistakes.I really had a lot of fun.Group 6 came up with a very emotional performance.It made me think that next year,I'll be in the same position as the Form 5's.............recalling all those great memories with friends that could not be brought back.Emotional it was.......but the smile on my face just didn't go away.At night,the boys in my dormitory talked crap till we got tired and dozed off.

Day 3...............homesickness and tiredness showed on many faces.We had one game and then packed all our things.The speeches were boring but one of it was very useful.In the end,we had the picture taking sessions.Form 5's were the most eager to take pictures as a memory of their school life.Next year......I'll be the one eager for pictures but I'll just wait patiently.

Entirely,the camp was great.To be planned by a bunch of dedicated teens..........it was more than an amazing camp.Truthfully,I had not expected such a great camp but the OC's showed their worth.Thanks to them,I had a great start to my holiday.Looking back at the camp,I realised that camps like these don't come around very often in one's life.It's best if we can make use of such opportunities to fill the diaries of our schooling life.Afterall.........camps like these only happen during teenage years........and are strangers to adulthood................so.....enjoy.......................

Chinese New Year

Well,this year's Chinese New Year was really special.Firstly,it was on the same day as Valentine's Day.Secondly,my school had declared a one week holiday for the festival..........the first time ever!

I had a great Chinese New year this year.Of course I wasn't celebrating but that meant that I was visiting.My first visit was to Eong Wei's house.The visit to Eong Wei's place was packed with fun and jokes and laughter.Tim,Janus,Thaven and I went to his place on the second day of Chinese New Year.We started off with playing FIFA 10 (I think).We made our suitable match ups and the winner was to meet Eong Wei in the final.Well,Eong Wei was confident of winning but he had no idea of what was coming up for him.

Well,the joke of the day had to be Thaven.We still laugh when we think of the match between Thaven and me.Our match ended in a draw and we proceeded to the penalty shoot-outs.Well.......it was my turn to take my first penalty when Thaven flew off to the top corner even before I kicked the ball.We laughed and laughed till our stomachs ached like HELL.In contrast to him,I was unable to move my keeper when he took his penalties.I had no idea why.The same thing kept on repeating.When I took the second penalty,Thaven did the same thing but I accidentally kicked the ball right at him towards the top corner.Then,another round of laughter erupted in his house.I guess Eong Wei's mum must have felt pretty weird that day.In the final,Eong Wei was to face Janus.In that match,Eong Wei was humiliated by Janus who defeated him.He lost his so called "King" status.

After laughing untill we could laugh no more,we headed to Pizza Hut for lunch.............."picture time".Eong Wei could not stop taking pictures of everything that looked interesting.From food to the toilet signboards,everything interesting was captured in his phone.We enjoyed our meal but really wished that Teju could have joined us.He had to go to Putrajaya that day.

After filling our stomachs,we headed to Eong Wei's house for another round of PS2.This time,we played a wrestling game.Tim and I were the beginners to this game.Well......that says it all because we actually had a very,very long game.I was still getting to know the moves while Tim was not really the violent type.In the end(finally),I managed to KO Tim.

In the evening,after helping ourselves to some delicious cookies,we headed off to the field to play football.Eong Wei was full of spirit when we were playing.Well,I didn't want to push myself too much as a safety precaution because my athletics competition is just around the corner.After football,we played basketball with some other people in the field.We didn't really do much as the other guy on our 6-man team scored all the points.

As I had told them,my parents came to pick me up at 7.00.All of us stopped playing and I returned to Eong Wei's house to take my belongings.I had a very great day.It was another chance to be with my close friends.Even now,I still miss all the fun I had in class last year with this bunch of guys.I really hope there will be more get-together like this.Till then,I'll just have to move on with my life......................

Sports Day-2010

I had been waiting for this event since a few months ago.It was going to be my first athletics competition of the year.I was so ready get back into the competition mood after a few months break from competition.I couldn't wait to test my time for the 200m and 400m.



Sports Day was to be held on the 1st and 3rd of February in Matsushita Stadium.Sports house practices started very early,as early as the first week of school.The attendance was very poor this year.I was disappointed to see very few people even trying to run or take part in other events.Everyone had their own reasons not to attend the practices,the most common ones being tuition,transport and of course laziness.I don't blame them for their attitude because they had not been exposed to sports since a young age.



As usual,the build up for Sports Day was precisely scheduled.Teachers were trying to settle the transport issues,while many students were busy with marching practices.The participation for marching received much better feedback from students.Talking from an athletes point of view,I don't see the fun in marching.Yet,I do not wish to criticise others because there are some people who really love marching.



1st February 2010



I woke up with a smile on my face knowing that today was the day that I had to test the results of my training.My father decided to take a leave that day to watch me run.I was the first one to reach the stadium at 6.45 a.m.I wanted to get a feel of the new stadium before running.As I had expected,everyone else reached late and the events were postponed a little.



My outfit became the talk of the day even before I started running.I was wearing a body-fitting running vest and my running tights.Almost everyone branded the outfit as "sexy".It wasn't a big issue for me as I had learned that as an athlete,you should ignore what others are saying about you if you're doing the right thing.I managed to rake in two gold medals while setting a new school record of 24.18 seconds for the 200m.I was still disappointed that day because I had not managed to break the record in the event which I had targeted,the 400m.Missing out on the record by 2 seconds was a huge slap on the face for me.Luckily for me,my father was there to console me.He managed to convince me that I was just tired after running all the other races.



3rd February 2010


Today was the day that I was supposed to relax.I didn't have any high expectations for today.There were only the two relay races left,4x100m and 4x400m.I was aware that my team was not as strong as the other teams but I was still determined to give it my best shot today.

I practically missed all the marching as I had started my warm up early.I decided that I needed a short rest before the races.Everyone said that the marching was nice,especially the one by the Scouts.I missed the whole thing but this little sacrifice was nothing compared to so many other sacrifices that I had done before.

I ended the day empty handed.I was a little disappointed because I missed out on the Sportsman award by a single medal.Yet,there was still happiness in one corner of my heart.I had put up my best performance for the 400m during the relay.I know that I had done my personal best in the distance of 400m as I could feel the tiredness after my run.The results of my training was showing.

Sports Day this year had its own share of spoils and happiness.The most important thing is that I had a lot of fun.I got a chance to escape from class for two days and spend time with a few friends.Above all of that,I now understood my abilities and weaknesses in athletics.I still have time to train before my next big competition,MSSD Klang Athletics Championship.A great way to start a year,till today I believe that Sports Day is an event that makes students realise the harsh realities of life.Studying and being active in sports is not easy,but it can be achieved if a person puts real interest and determination for both aspects.My tip,sports is not a barrier for success in life,neither is studies the only thing that you need to succeed in life.If all of us can realise this simple fact,all of us will be living a very different life from today onwards..............

Friends Part 5:Special Edition

I've kept you waiting long enough.I was running through my brain's stockpile of facts about friends.I wanted the finale to be special......so I was really thinking hard to make it meaningful.I hit a jackpot when I stumbled on to something really special.(Continue reading).........



Friends......life would be so meaningless without these buddies.Girl or boy,every friend is unique in their own way.Some might always be happy,some always complaining.Some like it quiet and some like to create havoc.Whatever they do,once a friend,always a friend.It's very hard to break friendships.The bond can loosen but never be broken.They might have done something bad to you.....but deep down inside you feel he should have not done that because you love them.



Every friend is meaningful to us,whether you realise it or not.We build friendships around a reason.It can range from "just for fun" to "life-changing" friends.For me,all my friends mean a lot to me.Some friends are great companions throughout my life.Some were there to have fun.Some played games or sports with me.Some provided me inspiration to do certain things in life.Some were there to share my tough moments in life.Some friends advised me on certain things which proved to be very helpful.Some were there when I felt lonely.I've been making friends all along my 15+ years of life..........but.....who were our first friends???



It's time we think guys.(This is an interesting fact that I would like to share.Only 2% of the world's population really think........6% of the world's population think that they're thinking.........and 92% of the world's population would rather die than think!)Well,I think you already have the answer now.



Yes........it's of course our own parents.Who said parents can't be good friends?Some of you would disagree with me saying that your parents don't give you the things you want.Well,my tip is try to look at things from their point of view.Sometimes,our young minds wouldn't be able to understand their problems.I'll give you an example.Believe or not,I still don't own my own hand phone.I've tried asking my parents a few times but they give me the same answer every time.I know that I can control the usage of a hand phone without affecting my studies.They were still refusing to get me one.Then,I tried looking at things from their point of view.That's when I understood that they were just worried that I would get into unwanted activities and connections if I misused a hand phone.From that day onwards,I stopped asking them for a hand phone.Instead,I told my self that they had indeed spent a lot of money to get me other things that not many people will get.(For you guys out there who think that life is lifeless without a phone,I can assure you that you're very wrong.There are many unexplored things in life that you'll explore at the absence of a hand phone)



I'll start with my dad.For me,he is one very great guy who rose from zero.The storyline of his life has inspired me in many ways......for example in my running.Whenever he tells me all the pain and suffering he had gone through together with the hard work he had put in,I feel so proud of having a father like him.I learnt the value hard work from him and now I apply it in my daily life.I try my level best to cope with my sports and education.He has always been beside me when I needed him the most.The one I can remember the most is when I was heading the opposite direction in sports.



Two years ago,I was losing interest in my running.I was getting bored training all by myself in the stadium.I had no training partner and I had no idea on how I was suppose to improve.I wasn't improving much that time.I almost gave up running.That's when he was there.He kept on telling me that in order to win,I had to work hard.There was no easy way.He took the effort to take me to the stadium in Klang every weekend.He knew that I was slow but he still trained me.He then told me to read "The Secret" and it paid off very well.My strong determination to progress the following year had opened up opportunities for me.It might seem like a coincidence but I still think of it as a gift from God that I met a coach while training myself.My dad was very happy.(He was a runner himself when he was young but didn't have the opportunities to train like me.He was happy his son had a better chance)He was even willing to go to Mid Valley to just get a good pair of running spikes for me.I don't think I'll be able to find a better dad for me than him.



My mum........she's a very good person but can loose her temper at times.I used to spend a lot of time with her when I was young but times have changed.I barely have time for her now.I have school in the morning........training in the afternoon...........I come back in the evening.........have dinner.........study and then go to bed.I always feel that I should spend more time with her.Once in a while,I'll ask her to feed me during dinner.I know this sounds very childish but I like it when she feeds me.It reminds me of my childhood.I'm not shy to tell anyone because I really love my mum.I'll not change my habit because it looks childish.My mum always asks me,"Kavi,you're so big now......you still want me to feed you?".I'll just reply,"Mum,the food always tastes better when you feed".The she'll ask me,"Would you still ask me to feed you when you have wife and kids in the future?".I was speechless for a moment the first time she asked me that.I answered,"Mum,I'll see about it when the time comes but for now,you have to feed me once in a while".She gave me a faint smile but I know deep down my heart that she was very happy.When I said that,I also realised that I should spend time with my parents as long as they're living.When they finally leave me forever one day,I'll cry but also be very happy to have spent a lot of precious time with my two best buddies.



My advice,try to spend time with your parents as they won't be with you forever.Give them all your love and care for them.Don't think of the negative things they done.Try to think about all the good things that they have done for you.I sometimes feel very sad to hear about orphans who have lived their life without these two very influential people.Cherish all the great moments you had with them and be grateful for having them.You can always start by saying "Thank you" to them for whatever they've done for you.After all,they are your best buddies and only you know what they've done for you.....................................