Thursday.

The final Thursday in this city.
Can't write much as I'm feeling exactly how I felt on the day before my birthday.
The flight scheduled on the day after tomorrow is delayed. I thank the airline for informing earlier.
Cleaned up the lair which makes it no longer look like a villain's lair.

p.s I'm very sorry if the recent posts are so-called not up to the standard.
p.p.s Pray for my recovery. Need to be well for college.

Wednesday.

The final Wednesday in this city.
Invaded Mom's office in the afternoon. Did some SAT questions as preparation for the placement tests at college soon.

Leaving the city tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow.
Might as well we go through Shakespeare's masterpiece.

Life's Brief Candle

Insufficient oxygen supply

To-morrow, and to-morrow, and to-morrow,
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,
To the last syllable of recorded time;
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player,
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage,
And then is heard no more. It is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.

P.s This affects my emotions indirectly.

Tuesday.

The final Tuesday in this city.

High Humidity

I guess I can express my recent emotions with today's weather. But I'm very grateful with everything I have.
Just completed the paperwork/forms. Felt stressed out for a while since I had to be super meticulous about everything.

I'll post something fun, perhaps airport and airplane scenes from the 2nd business trip (since the airport will be revisited in a few days' time) later on.

p.s Off to bed now. Attempting to sleep late and super early as preparation for college's orientation week.

Auf Wiedersehen! For now.

Monday.

The final Monday in this city.
College freshmen-to-be are busy with the final preparations. Including me.
Too much to elaborate about today.
Found my special Black Book and found this. So I'd like to share several artworks by certain people.

Artwork #1

The artist recently turned 85. Quite impressive for that age! I really look up to the artist's determination.

Artwork #2

This artist used to/still despise felines. In my point of view, the subject of the art piece is more like an obituary. No offence.

Artwork #3

An interesting piece for a cartoon-lover. I can visualise the artist's optimistic view of life.


Artwork #4

The piece speaks for itself. Bold and bright. Not that bright, really.

p.s I can't be an art critic. Can't even draw. The best I could do is stick figures. Yet I can't hurt people's feelings as it affects me indirectly.

Dinosaurs.

I remembered learning about dinosaurs during pre-k. Almost everyone chose this as their favourite.

Tyrannosaurus Rex aka T-Rex

But I prefered

The Stegosaurus. Lego Version

Why? The photos of the Stegosaurus shown by the teacher was green. Green used to be my favourite. There's also the Giganotosaurus, Albertosaurus, Diplodocus, Velosiraptors, Parasaurolophus and more.

Actually that's not my point. Sorry for going off course. I get distracted easily, but not all the time.

Let's cut to the chase shall we?
Went 'treasure hunting' and found this.

Dinosaurs.

Remember those? I'm sure that those pattern are off the charts and  are replaced by these

Speaking of pencils, I prefer using pencils while doing Maths in high school. The teacher kept telling us to use pens as it shows that we're more confident. But I prefer not to waste any correction tape and ink, I stick to pencils. Not being superstitious or anything, during the BIG exam last year, Additional Maths Paper 2, I started using pen for the first few questions. I felt very uneasy and was unsure whether I should use the pencil instead. I stopped for a while and let my mind rest. The instructions at the front page of the paper didn't say anything about using pens is a must. So I took the risk and used pencil instead. I immediately experienced a major difference in me. Gratefully, I managed to answer the questions without any weird feeling or anything.

I have no idea why I revealed that story to you.

p.s Hoping that the college administrator will allow me to do placement tests on laptops, my penmanship is in bad condition. I need to go back to pre-k to learn how to write. Pronto!
p.p.s 9 days till college starts, haven't finish packing. Still waiting for the 11th hour to arrive.
p.p.p.s Sorry for the low quality photos. Don't know why.

14.

I was fond with the number 14 before, since 14 is the multiple of 7. I used to be Number 14 in the school's road safety team when I was 14. I think I mentioned 14 too much.

 

Well, that's not the point.
College begins in 14 days. Should I start posting about the things (and the people) that I'll surely miss during college? I'll think about it.

Expelliarmus!

Greetings, Earthlings. I come in peace. Take me to to your leader. Well, that was random.
Let's cut to the chase.

Woke up at 0330hrs, early enough to beat the alarm clock,whilst almost everyone is still drawing maps on their pillow(s). Started the journey to the airport at 0430hrs. Dad tagged along because he wouldn't let me drive. So the back seat belongs to me the whole journey. I really love the scenery and situation along the way. It's still the same minus the vehicles and sunlight. Replace them with the morning mist and fresh air.

The aftermath of yesterday's downpour is still visible.

Reached the airport in less than 30 minutes. Helped to settle the self check-in and luggage. Bid farewell and straight went to the viewing area.

The airport mist

Boeing 737-400

Early Bird Catches The Worm

The exterior airport view at 0508hrs:

En route home.

p.s I love airports and airplanes but I dislike farewells.
p.p.s My apologies for the low quality photos.Try not to click on the photos for better resolution. I blame the mist for fogging up my mobile's lens. Seriously. Sorry mist, for blaming you.

Stupefy!

After the endless waiting and nerve-wrecking moments, Glückwünsche to everyone who thrived  in the UPU (appeal version) results. I'm indeed very grateful and thrilled.

Definitely not the thumb(s) of mine

Now everything is up to you. Do think carefully and wisely as you are about to determine your future. I've been through that phase. I can assure you that the aftermath of your final decision will make you feel a lot better. I hereby wish the very best to everyone!

I'll be going off to my lair now. I shall share today's adventure some other time since I need to wake up super-early for the trip to the airport tomorrow morning.

Auf Wiedersehen!

Reducto!

Does anyone know/ remember the code for SPM History paper? I always did. It's History 1249/1 or 1249/2. Why? Well, I consider myself as one of  those kids who considers (almost) everything very important. Since schools nationwide are already in session after the so-called Summer Break, I believe things become more serious, yet complicated due to time which is the antagonist in that situation.

Among the papers I did during the final year of high school

To my humble opinion, (not offending anyone since I encounter the same problem) I realised that History is among the toughest subject. Never fear, I 'm here! ( It rhymes! Whee..) To reduce(reducto) /help people change their perspective about a certain subject or more. Always treat it/them as your team-mates not your enemies. Why is that so? Go figure that out. I'm sure that you are sane and smart enough to do so. Are you up for my challenge? Scroll down the page. Here we go!

Note: I found this at some other blog. Everything belongs to the owner. No copyright issues intended. Maybe some of my partners-in-crime know the challenge, just play along. I'm going to prove something to everyone later.


MATAPELAJARAN SEJARAH MELAYU MERAPU

Jangan buka kertas soalan sehingga diberitahu.
20 minit
15 Soalan
Jawab semua soalan

Dilarang senyum atau ketawa semasa menjawab, kalau tidak anda akan
digagalkan.

1. Siapakah yang membuka Melaka?
a. Param
b. Parameswari
c. Paramugari Terlampau
d. Parameswara
e. Parang Kontot

2. Pada tahun 1771, seorang penjelajah Inggeris telah tiba di
sebuah kawasan yang dikenali sebagai New Hebrides, siapakah dia?
a. Kapten Hook
b. Kapten Crook
c. Kapten Cook
d. Kapten Cool
e. Kapten Boleh

3. Siapakah yang pernah menjadi pemerintah Sarawak?
a. Brooke Shields
b. James Beruk
c. James Bond
d. Sapok Biki
e. James Brooke

4. Siapakah yang membuka Pulau Pinang?
a. Torch Light
b. Traffic Light
c. Francisca Peters
d. Light and Easy
e. Francis Light

5. Salah seorang pahlawan melayu terbilang…
a. Tuk Janggut
b. Tuk Misai
c. Tuk Sideburn
d. Tuk Misai A Galak
e. Tuk Bulu Hidung

6. Pahlawan Melayu di Pahang..
a. Mat Kilau
b. Mat Silau
c. M Daud Kilau
d. Mat Sentul
e. Mat Rempit

7. Siapakah Residen Inggeris di Negeri Perak yang dibunuh oleh
Datuk Maharajalela?
a. Jawa Jerongos
b. J.W.W Birch
c. Jay Jay
d. J.W.Marriot
e. Jawa Rangers

8. Negara manakah yang menjajah Tanah Melayu selepas Portugis?
a. Ayam Belanda
b. Bela Anda
c. Blender
d. Belanda
e. Blunder

9. Apakah antara hantaran yang diminta Puteri Gunung Ledang kepada Sultan Melaka?
a. 7 dulang hati nyamuk
b. 7 dulang tongkeng ayam
c. 7 dulang tahi hidung
d. 7 dulang tahi lalat
e. 7 dulang gigi arnab

10. Siapakah puteri Pahang yang mencintai Hang Tuah?
a. Tun Mahathir
b. Tan Tin Tun
c. Tun Tak Tahu Eja
d. Tun Teja
e. Arnold Susahanakeja

11. Siapakah puteri Negeri China yang berkahwin dengan Sultan Melaka?
a. Puteri Hang Li Po
b. Puteri Kepala Hotak Hang!
c. Puteri Opah Hang!
d. Puteri Hang Go Poh
e. Puteri Hang Cing

12. Ikan apakah yang melanggar Singapura?
a. Ikan Bilis
b. Ikan Masin
c. Ikan Kembung Masak Asam
d. Ikan kekek mak iloi-iloi
e. Ikan Todak

13. Siapakah Ketua Kominis Malaya?
a. CIMB Bank
b. Chin Peng
c. Soh Chin Aun
d. Chim Pan Zee
e. Chin Chau

14. Siapakah diantara berikut adalah Laksamana Melaka yang terbilang?
a. Hang Tuah
b. Hang Buah
c. Hang Limau Kasturi
d. Hang Kuah
e. Putera Shazlan

15. Laksamana manakah yang derhaka kepada Sultan Melaka?
a. Hang Sebat
b. Hang Lebat
c. Hang Jebat
d. Hang Berat
e. Ham Peh


So, how was it? Tell me how well you did. (To be frank, I didn't do so well because I LAUGHED). Just ignore that. How did you figured out the answers?  I'm sure that you'll be saying of course I know the right answers! The other options are ridiculous and don't make sense at all! Even my younger siblings can answer that.

Try to think back, search deep inside yourself and ask : "How on Earth did I knew the answers on the first place?" (minus the outrageous options)
Did you read and gain information in the past? Or did someone tell you the story behind a certain event/ the fact before? Actually, it happened to me. Due to my curiosity, I managed to discover new paths and answers.
I treated those "Evil" subjects as my buddies and we managed to settle our differences in the end.
 

p.s My first-ever post with sentences in the local language.
p.p.s The challenge is only for entertainment and stress reducto. Never underestimate the power of the subjects. It will never be THAT easy. Do expect the unexpected.
p.p.p.s I will not be responsible for any failures or problems caused. It's your decision to create your own future.
p.p.p.p.s No copyright issues intended. Questions do not belong to me. Again, I'm not responsible for any offences, grammatical errors and emotional disturbances (?!) caused by the owner.

Guten Tag!

Good Morning, World!
Yup, here I am on Monday Morning. Well, the local summer break is finally over, so there's practically no one to entertain me.

Friday was definitely superb since I was given the golden opportunity to meet a few partners-in -crime at the airport. Managed to catch up with the old times and current updates about each other. That day became more meaningful when I get to meet a couple of partners-in crime virtually via

Dankeschön to those people. You really made me smile from ear to ear. I really hope to be given the privilege to meet (almost) everyone before we our own separate paths.

Gratefully Unfortunately I won't be going for another business trip. I declined that generous offer. That person has to learn to be more independent and braver since I will not be there for that person when college starts. I pray that person will be safe at all times. I hereby apologize for my absence during the trip.

p.s  I'm left with 18 days more to enjoy this so-called holidays.
p.p.s Currently working on my spelling, need not to worry about my accent. It's not that easy when you're using Brits' English for approximately the past 18 years.

Untitled. Again.

Is it wrong for an 18-year-old to ask permission from Mom to buy this?

Seriously. Who doesn't like Oreos?

Certain people laughed/giggled, made fun of me and even the store crews even smile at my antics. And I was smart enough not to be rude and laughed with them too! Like people say, "Never laugh AT people. Laugh WITH them."

Besides, it has been a habit of mine to ask permission from an adult before attempting something or it would definitely been impolite. I can't control what others do or think. It's their problem.

p.s Again, is it wrong for an 18-year-old to ask permission from an adult and who doesn't like Oreos?

Love Letter.

Fine! You've got me! I

Sadly, you're wrong.So I win! Haha! Nope. Not that kind of love letter. I'm guessing that each one of you would be wondering why I chose those words as the title of this post. To be frank, I don't know why either. I might be experiencing some blog-writer's block or something.

After the endless waiting moments I finally received the love letter from MARA/INTEC today. I'm grateful. I also settled the air tickets and hotel reservation. Next, I'll have to start repacking(since the one-way trip to Labuan was cancelled), go for medical check-up and pay the college fees. I insist calling INTEC- college, no matter what the others say. Final decision. Case closed.

The Cover

The 1st page of The Love Letter

Students' Handbook

p.s Still have no exciting and bombastic stuff/materials/ideas to be posted here. Sigh. I shall go back to staring at and understanding words and illustrations on papers.
p.p.s I actually wanted to create some bizarre introduction since the title of this post is definitely way out of my league. Unfortunately I decided not to, in case some group of people with torches and pitch-forks comes hunting and chasing me or something.

Auf Wiedersehen!

Untitled.

My apologies since I do not have any exciting things or stories to share, yet.

The whole family went on a so-called adventure at the countryside today. Sorry, no photos.

Supposed to go to bed early last night so I could wake up early for today's adventure, instead stayed up last night just to arrange and classify the books possessed.

Top shelf

Middle shelf

Middle Shelf Part 1: Horrible Science& Horrible Histories Section

Middle Shelf Part 2: The "Journal" Section

Big Nate Series.

The books featured in this post are the recent ones available in my lair. The total number of books owned in 2 years is 90. Consider myself as a book-lover but not a bookworm.

Random thought:

Too much reading causes

No reading at all

p.s Sorry for the low quality photos since they were taken approximately around 0120hrs.
p.p.s Not offending anyone or anything with the comic strips. It's just entertainment.