Thoughts…oughts…blogs

Who would have thought that a year has come and is ‘going’ soon. I have only posted 2 entries for the year 2006…how sad. But it is definately not reflective of my state whatsoever be it social or academic wise. So, first question…have I stuck to my so-called fun-filled and healthy activities? Ah..well, I did take up swimming lessons. So far only went for 4 over a span of 2 months and because of the convocation recently, didn’t have time to continue. Nevertheless, I’m resolved to continue learning and not stop here. Actually in 4 lessons you can learn alot. We (Sarita and I) can float relatively well with some basic hand strokes and leg movements. Initially I thought I needed ALOT of time to even attempt to float. So now our next quest is to learn how to tread on water. For those in the dark, treading on water is where you can float upright in deep waters. Right now I can only float horizontally in shoulder-deep water. However we really need to practise first before we embark on our next lesson since it has been quite some time we haven’t been to the pool.

Not so bad..at least I did realise one of my resolution. The other 2 of wall climbing and paint ball is unfortunately quite impossible because of 2 main reason. One, to go there (wherever the centre is) is a hassle. Of course I can just allocate a day to either go to 1Utama or to Bukit Jalil or even in Sunway which I heard had this activities but…alone? Or even just with one friend? How fun is that? Instead it may end up as an activity which is obligatory, stress-filled and a waste of time. I mean, for these kind of sports, you need the company in a way if it is to be a one-off thing (unless you’re a die-hard fan). And it is quite hard to get like minded individuals together for an outing at a time suitable for all..don’t you think? Therefore I’m not too terribly disappointed in not fulfilling them. On the bright side, at least I now have a better idea is making resolutions. Think of the many aspects which may make it worthwhile..hehe. A lesson to be learn…albeit a small but vital one.

And now, with reference to my 2nd entry. Exam…ah..all went well, though not as I expected. Took a gamble and it didn’t pay off as I expected but it’s all part of life. Sometimes you win..sometimes you win less..hehe. But I’m grateful I passed the exam and finally obtained my degree. Somehow it doesn’t seem so useful without CLP which I am doing right now. And with the very low passing rate (which seems to go lower each year) for CLP…I really need a miracle and lots of effort…which needs to be work on right now =) One has to be optimistic so I will have to buck up and work my ass off for the next few months…

Which brings us to the recent convocation in KLCC. It was disappointingly a very costly and poorly managed affair. I think I can safely say that the consensus on the food that night was that it did not live up to a layman expectations. Mind you I’m using a layman standard and not some upper-class, posh and picky socialite..plus we are Malaysians where food is the highlight of any event! Even if they had buffet fried mee hoon, fried rice with some curry chicken would have tasted better. It was a waste of good raw food from a surprisingly weird choice of menu. I cannot find reasons to justify that dinner. Everyone was eating for the sake of not wasting it and for the price that we have paid. The food was not even warm when it reach our table…why, no money to spent on gas to keep them warm? Plus the graduates had to wait for ages before we could enter the hall. And the photography people did not even bother to line us up according to height for the class photo (which they did in the past convocations). They only did it inside the hall, last minute, in the full view of the audience. I think this is fair comment as I have volunteered in our college’s past convocation and it was more systematic and orderly…Funnily enough, the past years graduates did not come on time for rehearsal (some did not even come), the hall was much less grander, and the college used the same photography company. What went wrong? I think it basically boils down to how passionate and sincere the person is in doing it.

Of course not all was bad…what made the whole occasion meaningful and fun (and tolerable) was the company. The friends and lecturers. Our rehearsal and the lining up of graduates was fast and fun. Seeing the antics of our lecturer in teaching us where to walk was amusing. Indeed she will forever be a teacher to us. And they were extremely helpful in helping a friend to sit her parents where it was convenient for them. Most importantly…friends…who can forget them. The convocation was a success because all of you were there…I wish you all a great year ahead. And finally…the reason the convocation was held…not for us actually…but more to celebrate our family. It was very apt for Dr. Wayne to dedicate our success not only to the lecturers and graduates..but to the family and friends. I would like to thank my family for being there for me, for the support and faith in me. None of this is possible if not for them. And to the friends..thanks for the shoulders and ears you’ve lent us during trying times.

This has been a long entry…till next time. I wish everyone a very Happy New Year and may the new year bring us good tidings and peaceful times. Cheers! =)