Friday, April 28, 2006
the couch in 2/312
I was sitting on the couch in my room when i realized that the couch is in most of my memories. When I recall incidents from the past, during my stay in cemara, I could almost see the couch somewhere in it. It’s like you see a filmstrip and in every fragment has a glimpse of the couch. Man, I am so cemara-couch-obsessed. But seriously, it’s really great that I could use the ‘couch’ to symbolize me and everything that’s ever happen to me in cemara. I studied, ate, sang, gossiped, shrunk, reminisced, slept, and do thousands other activities on it. I could probably simplify the whole thing in an equation.
(Me + cemara couch) x 9hrs/day = entire experience of stay in cemara
I was sitting on the couch in my room when suddenly I heard my name being called by one of my roommates. She was asking me if I have any empty, unused boxes. I answered no and asked her what for. She replied that she needed a couple of boxes to pack her things up to bring them back home. It hit me that people had started to pack already. That moment I comprehended that it’s almost the end of the semester, the end of pre-degree, the end of my stay in cemara, the end of my life with the couch. I become conscious that I haven’t packed my things and that my roomies had practically emptied their lockers and the whole room looked like a tidal wave just washed everything over. There were bags, boxes and plastic bags scattered around the room and near the door. Still, I didn’t budge and stay put on the couch. I scrutinized every angle of the room from where I sit and watched my roomies scurry around and one of them was putting one thing in a bag, trying frantically to zip the explicitly overloaded carrier. Another was desperately stuffing a stack of hangers in a pail and another was scrunching worksheets and test papers and throwing it in a huge garbage bag.
I was sitting on the couch in my room when I recalled the 9 months I spent with people that I barely know a year ago. I realized that even if we knew somebody for a long time, it does not mean that the person knows us best and vice versa, and not that we are compatible or can connect with them greatly. What I found with some of the people here in TESLville is the instant connectivity or chemistry between me and them. I found that these people understand me better than some of my friends that I’ve known for practically the whole of my life. I had an immense experience here and would put whatever I’ve learned to good use. My perception changed towards certain people and certain situations. I discovered new ways of handling things that I’ve never been able to straighten out all this while. I have new ways to approach problems and open up to different perspectives when I need to. I also learned about unity in the TESL community, which is applicable to other circumstances. I can pretty much say that I’ve become more mature through these 9 significant months. It’s astounding how so little time can teach me so many things. To list down everything is just impossible.
Now, I am sitting on the couch typing away my opaque, dim-witted thoughts and I still haven’t packed my things, which is ghastly as I will be going home in 24 hours time. I know I don’t need that much time to pack but there’s still a feeling of uneasiness. I gawked in front of me and see my things speckled everywhere. I don’t care; I want to spend as much time as possible on this couch before I go home and wrap up the semester. The couch’s neither plushy nor stylish. It’s just plain brown and simple in terms of the design. But it’s well-structured and it suits me, like hell. I just love the couch in Cemara. Period. Now I want to sleep for a couple of hours, here in this couch, and then wake up to pack. Then, it will all be over for me - and the couch.
Friday, April 21, 2006
where's the silver lining?
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
tobey the spidey
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
my love sign
my love sign is - Capricorn. here's what they say:
Having Venus in Capricorn is a sure sign that the game of love will not be rushed. A better question might be whether things will get off the ground at all! Those graced by this placement are cautious to the core, not ones to jump into love or meander through various flings. Rather, the tender care of another is what will bring this lover into full bloom. That said, once insecurities and fear of rejection are shoved aside, those with their Venus in Capricorn can be loyal and true lovers who will work hard at making their relationship click. Don't expect a fountain of feelings to flow from these folks, however; expect them instead to be relatively private, albeit sensualists in the right situation. That situation is likely to be one where emotional and financial security is virtually guaranteed. Now that's not too much to ask, is it? Well, hard worker that the Goat is, those with this placement can expect to spend much of their time doing the work which will ultimately lead to relationship bliss. The fruits of this labor? A faithful and devoted lover. Not bad!
hmm..(thinking)
i'm a teenage dirtbag..wheatus said.
empty mind..liberty!!
it hit me...i'm pathetic
Saturday, February 25, 2006
the world has big tears

I just love rainfall. When it rains, I can feel certain tranquility and a squirt of contentment. I love the fact that people tend to shy away and keep under wraps in their houses or hideaway. And for a moment, the world would be at peace. All that can be heard is the sound of cars swooshing on the roads, pedestrians walking in puddles of water from the rain, and also the pitter-patter of raindrops on windows and surfaces. Bashful faunas that have been keeping themselves away can now reveal themselves. The croaking of frogs and toads occasionally breaks the silence. When all this beautiful things take place, I would go to my bedroom window and open up the panels so that I can breathe in the fresh and unsoiled air while the zephyr caress every inch of my face subtly. This is therapy to me. I don’t need any massages or costly spas; just the sense of being a part in this wonderful piece of nature can ease my clustered mind and soul. In houses, the smell of hot chocolate and quiet chatters filled the empty atmosphere. From where I sit, I can always see interesting ostensible performances of lights from all the headlights of cars, streetlights, glows from house windows and shops along the streets. In time, I would feel a jolt of excitement running through my veins and a feeling of serenity and delight would conquest my psyche and body. Yes, you might call this cheap thrill. But the feeling that you obtain from it is devastating and remarkable and incredibly priceless – seriously, you won’t get it in the market. And when the sound of thunder blared once in a while, my adrenaline rushes like mad. In a way, it excites me that much. The rain falls down gradually heavier and less people would be outside. The sight of some pedestrians desperately rushing to find shelter and some even with their things falling out of grip and tumble in the puddle just amuse me. It’s like the whole world is putting up a show on me, and I am the spectator of this marvelous piece.
It feels like the world is crying, and the raindrops are big tears. How irony that the superior world would shed tears. It tells me in a way that this entire thing is a symbol – imagine, a huge being like the world can cry, what about meek earthlings like us? We are weak, feeble, and frail, and that’s why we need help from Him. That’s why He’s the Almighty. He made something with reasons. And subsequently, a rainbow would form. All seven beautiful colors structure itself from a cloud to another, like a colorful bridge over cotton candies. That moment, it’s back to happy mode. The weather would be moderate – not too hot, not too cold. Everything smells fresh after a rainfall, the grass, the flowers, the air. People would start going out again from their cocoon and happy and cheerful chatters would be heard again. I like the fact that rain can bring both, joy and sorrow. When it rained, it’s dark and gloomy. And when it stops raining, it’s merry and vivid. It’s like the world has alter ego, or have PMS. Anyway, of all the weathers, I love rain the most. It’s also a very romantic weather. My fantasy would be that – to meet my guy in that circumstance. We would share an umbrella, or maybe just walk in the rain - all wet and drained. But in the end, it would all just be hilarious and romantic. How sexy!
of course, heavy rain can cause damages and what not, i like the fact that it just proves that rain can also be powerful. it can destroy things if it wants to. the rain can throw tantrums and nobody would blame it. i would love to be like that. it can be mild and sweet and all, but it can also be harsh and cruel. but all in all, i still love the rain and will still be sitting by the window watching the raindrops fall on the surface and spread into huge loops of water. and i'll still be enjoying the show of lights in the streets and houses. i'll still be smiling and grinning at pedestrians who rushes to find shelter. i'll be enjoying it for the rest of my life.
Friday, February 03, 2006
seventh heaven
Friday, January 27, 2006
the perishers
Another lie another alibi
When your curtain fell heaven turned to hell
What was real I could never tell
I wish I would have known
Wish I would have seen
I wish I’d had some lines to read between
I just can’t understand why you cared to stay
You never truly loved me anyway
I just can’t understand..
okay, these are some of the lines from the song titled 'sway' by 'the Perishers'. the baits are just beautiful and so damn meaningful. last night, someone in a really sad mode gave it to me. he was a friend of mine, a really good friend, i have to say. and he spilled the beans, saying that the person he liked turned away. and bla bla bla. and finally, we both agreed that we were suckers in this love arena. it is seriously not our cup of tea. not dat we don't like the other chromosome, it's just that, this thing is too subjective and too complicated that we'd rather not talk about it. we tried though, to search for 'the one' or whatever shit that is, for years, since high school. but not much result. there are some significant developments, though. a little bit here and there. but basically, still the same old thing. huh, just wish cupid is here to help. mercy us O' Cupid.. we badly need your help. okay, don't get me wrong or anything. i'm not desperate, nor my friend is. but we just want some obvious path to follow through and some guidance in order to meet our destinies. that's all. just a little favour and a simple prayer. from the both of us.
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
me and my stupid thoughts
Wednesday, January 04, 2006
a quiz i picked up somewhere...
You're a bold, confident orange. A warm, powerful color that indicates a strong, welcoming personality, orange is the mark of people who are social and extroverted by nature. Vibrant, with an upbeat attitude, you have a bright, inviting demeanor. Energetic and fun-loving, you're a real friend-magnet. Your easy charm and unassuming manner make you the sort of person people want to meet and get to know better. Well-rounded and fun to be around, you enjoy helping others, so it's no surprise that orange also symbolizes attraction. Orange is an extraordinary color — for an extraordinary person.
Saturday, December 31, 2005
ciao 2005... bonjour 2006! ~recap on the year 2005~
'05 had been a hell of a year for me. a LOT had i went through, and although there are quite a few major obstacles along the way, i actully learned a couple of good lessons. oh well, what more can i say?! i really had fun! first with all the party-ing after SPM, and then the working experiences, where i worked with a production house. well, i was kind of a lousy asisstant reporter, of course lah~! how do you expect me, who doesn't even have a clue about the flora wildlife and plants (well,sort of) to suddenly report on balinese landscapes with siamensis species and heliconias and what-nots.and also to memorize 30 different kinds of grass and a few thousand species of plants? ok well, at least they gave me a break. i had ample time doing researches and studies and although i succeed in accomplishing only 3 episodes, i managed to learn a lot and gained plenty of knowledge. not that i am that keen on plants, but at least i didn't go around wasting the few months of my life. and the experiences weren't that bad at all.
so nway, the day when the SPM results came out was also a good memory. i mean, with me and all my friends all over the nation meeting up again after a few months..it was actually, quite sad. well, with a lot of the others from afar who couldn't make it that day, and thinking that it might just be the last time we all meet each other..wuhuu..truly sad. and then with all the chaos of getting into college (or matriculation), things got a little rough and we frequently lost touch of each other. oh ok, no more sad stories. another good memory, was the time when i go to college.or better still, university. i mean, it's the varsity y'all! i don't really when loco with all the uni fever, but u know, i was a bit excited. well, a little bit more than just a little. my whole family also got on the beat. my parents went all mushy and dramatic on the day of the registration..or for the them, the day their daughter just stepped into adulthood.i mean, it's not like i'm getting married and all. they are sometimes over-reacting, but other than that they're just worried that their cutesy little daughter isn't little anymore, and it's time to loosen up a bit.
well, i guessed i missed the part where i went to japan. and not just that, i went alone! i mean, no parents, no clinging sisters around my feet, no height-phobic brother, just me. of course my parents were god damn worried. but somehow i convinced them that i could manage on my own, and that i won't talk to strangers or accept sweets from people that i don't know and follow them. i went there to just widen my horizons.to feel how it's like out there. and i've always been keen on travelling there. i stayed with my cousin, and she brought me to places where 'real' japanese go for shopping, where they do gigs. and famous places to watch the sakura (it was spring). and all in all, it was yokatta! especially the people and the culture. you can see onna and ottoko hanging out at the subway stations wearing high-street fashions and the reknowned 'harajuku' style. they all have their own styles and identities. it was fun just watching them. i feel totally like a drap and dressed-down just wearing a shirt and a pair of jeans.
during the end of the year, on my birthday to be precise, a had a surprise party thrown by my beloved family. my bro called everyone in my mobile and mt friends and invited them to come to ampang sports planet- futsal arena, and even informed them that it was going to be a surprise bufday party for me and that not to tell me (of course). and well, of course, i was bloody surprised! feel like i was punked or dooped! the feeling was just over-whelming! i mean, there are lotsa people that i didn't expect to be there, and just seeing people that i know - be it close friends, cousins, neighbours, etc - is just so..sweet. it's something like jejak kasih laa.anyway, we all had a tremendous time playing futsal, and being the meticulous person, my mom even called for catering in the futsal area. so, we can all play and hog on foods at the same time. everyone had fun, they don't have to say it out loud, i can just see it from their faces. i was quite a good player too. i scored 3 goals, and being an amateur, i was proud of myself.haha. yea, laugh out loud. i received a lot of pressies -thanx to those who cared and were thoughtful enough. but anyhow, some of my friends who couldn't make it to the futsal cum bufday bash were upset. a lot who didn't came called (or msged) and apologized. well, it doesn't matter, i appreciate it though. thanx.
i had a lot of other minor memories too.but save it for later.
and now, i'm sitting at the lobby of mandarin oriental, typing away all my bitter sweet memories of the year 2005. having had a sore feet after walking for miles around klcc and bintang walk, i truly enjoyed the performances and the fireworks. anyway, the sounds of fireworks - the booms and bangs- just reminds me of the bombs which is significant to the war happening on other parts of the world. while i was having fun and party-ing away with friends and families, there are those who lost their beloved ones and suffering the most painful things life could offer, praying for, if not much, a glimpse of peace, serenity and tranquility.wishing for an escapade and just a humble place to call home. i hated to think that there are unfortunate people out there but i couldn't just throw it out of my mind. it's the reality. O.K. well, now i'm crapping like a miss universe. haha. it's not even a point.
so, the point is, 2005 is the best year of all the 18 years i had in my life. and i bet (and hope!) that next year would be even better and prosperous, for me, my family, friends and everyone in this whole wide world. well, one thing is for sure. i will actually start off 2006 quite nicely. hehe i can't hardly wait for the peterpan concert tomorrow!! (or today, since it's already 3 in the morn). well, before i know, i'll be recapping the year 2006 pulak. ya know, time slips like water - so fast! okay, 'till then, happy new year!!! pruuuutttt!!!!! (the sound of party trumpets, and confetti all falling down and messing up the whole place)