Friday, June 26, 2009
Imagine you were me:
Having class, paying attention, eager to learn, not wanting to miss even a word the lecturer says, wishing you could digest/absorb everything the lecturer is teaching you.
Then, you hear this...
"Sir! Let's call it a day."
"Sir! That's all for today."
"Sir! Raining oh..."
"Sir! Tired lah sir..."
and other petty excuses people use so that the lecturer would let the class off early.
So, imagine you were me.
You would be PISSED OFF.
That is not all.
Imagine you are talking. Then, somebody cut you short, and asks you something insignificant.
Worse still, that somebody drops some silly remark---which, I suppose, is meant to be funny.
That is what happens to my lecturers.
I don't know what my lecturers think.
But that is so damn RUDE.
So, imagine you were me.
What would you do?
Keep quiet? or speak up?
Bear in mind that many others share your opinion too.
Unfortunately, nobody chooses to speak up.
So, my dear friends, if you know me well, you would know what I did.
I took the first step, however small it was.
[Yes, unfortunately, it had to be me.]
The lecturer was letting us off. He was, thank goodness, finished with his lectures.
"So, your homework is..."
"Sir! Don't want lah!"
That did it. I said, "Shut up!"
Frankly, I do not know if the particular person heard me.
But people behind me told me I said it rather loudly.
I suspect my lecturer heard me, though. After all, I sit in the 1st row.
So there. I spoke up.
But, I should have said this instead:
You signed up for this. Suck it up!
Friday, June 19, 2009
Here's a fun video I'd love to share.
You'll find it most enjoyable, if you love kids =D
My favourite moment was when Charlie chuckled, and Harry said "Charlie bit me" with a smile.
This song goes to everyone and anyone who needs an inspiration.
Nickelback - If Today Was Your Last Day
My best friend gave me the best advice
He said each day's a gift and not a given right
Leave no stone unturned, leave your fears behind
And try to take the path less traveled by
That first step you take is the longest stride
If today was your last day and tomorrow was too late
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
Would you live each moment like your last
Leave old pictures in the past?
Donate every dime you had, if today was your last day?
What if, what if, if today was your last day?
Against the grain should be a way of life
What's worth the price is always worth the fight
Every second counts 'cause there's no second try
So live like you're never living twice
Don't take the free ride in your own life
If today was your last day and tomorrow was too late
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
Would you live each moment like your last?
Leave old pictures in the past?
Donate every dime you had?
And would you call old friends you never see?
Reminisce old memories?
Would you forgive your enemies?
And would you find that one you're dreaming of?
Swear up and down to God above
That you'd finally fall in love if today was your last day?
If today was your last day
Would you make your mark by mending a broken heart?
You know it's never too late to shoot for the stars
Regardless of who you are
So do whatever it takes
'Cause you can't rewind a moment in this life
Let nothing stand in your way
'Cause the hands of time are never on your side
If today was your last day and tomorrow was too late
Could you say goodbye to yesterday?
Would you live each moment like your last?
Leave old pictures in the past?
Donate every dime you had?
And would you call old friends you never see?
Reminisce old memories?
Would you forgive your enemies?
And would you find that one you're dreaming of
Swear up and down to God above
That you'd finally fall in love if today was your last day
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
I haven't been online for a couple of weeks.
I think some of you friends are starting to miss me....haha
Or...more to the point, you want to know how I've been doing.
The first week of classes in the UOL programme...
There is just one word to describe it ----- OVERWHELMING
The reason, is because of the programme itself.
There is also one word to describe this ----- CHALLENGING
The expectations are so much higher than anything I've ever experienced.
And me, I want to be a top student.
One of the few things I am proud of myself is my academic achievements.
It just proves that I am good at something.
So, I want to know if I am good at this.
It is challenging, but exciting at the same time.
Speaking of exciting, Sociology comes to mind.
Principles of Sociology is one of my core subjects.
It's all about reading, understanding, critical thinking, and more reading.
It is all very complex, and I shall tell you more when I learn more myself.
But it is the most interesting subject I have in Year 1.
Ironically, I find that I could fall asleep in my Econs classes.
I actually dozed off for a few minutes today!
Is that indication of my interest in the subject?
Or just plain cold that freezes my brain over?
Haha...just kidding...I have absolutely no regrets choosing this course.
But my classroom is truly very cold, and I cannot stand cold 'weather'. Seriously.
Furthermore, it was a 3-hour class. Furthermore, I think I didn't get a good night's sleep.
OK, I'm babbling. It is obviously my fault that i fell asleep in class. More excuses will only make me all the more guilty.
And the Mathematics....
I love it.
My lecturer is damn good too.
I actually said this to my friend, "If I had a teacher like this in school, I'd be great at Maths."
Not to say that I'm not good though....haha
I met Bro yesterday.
A thought crossed my mind. OK, actually, 2 thoughts crossed my mind.
The first would be, we don't talk that much when we see each other. It's just so weird, considering that we are such good friends.
Come to think of it, our friendship is pretty much an 'online relationship'.
It was built online.
HAHAHAHA
We chat a lot online, but we don't chat that much in real life. Well, that is because I only get to see him a few times a year anyway.
And the 2nd thought, he isn't that much taller than I am, maybe taller by an inch or two?
Mind you, I wasn't wearing high heels. Just my B.U.M equipment.
OK, no discrimination here. I was merely momentarily reminded of how tall we are.
Right, he's not gonna be happy about this. I hope he doesn't kill me. I hope he doesn't even read this. HAHA
And did you read about the news on USM?
I do not know how much of what they said were true. Apparently there was a technical error. 4574 students thought they were accepted into the apex university, when apparently they were not. They were just in the list of students who fulfill their requirements, and didn't cut it to the 3599 places offered at USM. 3599 to me, sounded like the price of a piece of furniture at some furniture store...My sister actually laughed at that.
My cousin Grace was one of them.
That was just so unfortunate. Though I would say fortunate for us family members.
If she got into USM and got the course she wanted, she'd be sent to Kelantan.
Man, that's like another planet entirely.
Anyhow, I hope she gets UKM or UPM, and of course, the course that she wants.
But I think, now that the USM has done them 4574 students wrong, USM should ensure that each and every one of them gets a place in other universities. Don't you think?