Start of Second Year

Oh well, it had been two weeks since we started our third semester. In my second year now. Major difference is, second year seems to be more busy than first year! Well, mainly because that we're still not settled down yet, so many things yet to be done. For example, the things concerning my accommodation. I've move out from college, and I'm loving my life now! More freedom and less time spent for travelling. However, there are some problems now which I shall not discuss further here. Just a word - can the word 'senior' not be used to threaten juniors?

*Sigh*

Being a second year, the workload is indeed much more compared to first year! Notes piling up, more learning issues in PBL, more PERSIAP and AMSA activities to join and etc. Studying was and is indeed a main part in our lives. Sometimes I do wonder, do we really have to push ourselves to the limit? Or can our lives be more enjoyable and not that stressed? Frankly speaking, even if I take a longer nap, I would feel tremendously guilty. Pathetic. I didn't mean others, the 'pathetic' word is solely meant for myself.

By the way, we're studying Blood and Lymph module now. Actually, it's an interesting module for me. At least better than the full-blown-anatomy-horrorness-muscles-bones-nerves-vasculature-bla bla bla Musculoskeletal module. Haha oops sorry ya Dr. Srijit, my anatomy really sucks. Ok, cut the crap. Back to Blood and Lymph module. Like what the name is, this module is about the blood and the lymphatic system. And one more thing that I really really really wanna say out loud: I had Dr. Syikin(if I'm not mistaken. oops =p) during the Anemia practical and she is damn good! She makes the whole picture looks so simple and I definitely learnt a lot there. Maybe because she's a haematologist. How lucky I am to have her for this practical. Hehe.

One more thing, now as a second year freshie (sounds nicer and younger), we some more have to take HE! On Saturday! Gone are my weekends! I don't even know what is HE! Pathetic. Ish.

Oh, as a second year now, *ahem* we finally met our juniors today. A glance through everyone, I thought that they looked rather nice. Like the studious type. Should be fulfilling the image of a good doctor. Not like me coz I looked evil. Hahahahaha. Beware of me. =p

Other than that, we have to choose our buddy too. I won't deny that it's a tough call for me, but definitely I will take my direct juniors as my small buddy. I have to admit, I was really disappointed when I knew that CJ, KJ, CF and etc got UM Medic. Coz at least I was quite close with them during secondary school. Sigh. Bad bad Wei Lun and Kai Yun got them in UM. T.T But anyways, I'm happy for them to get what they want la.

Haha. By the way, just saja wanna upload my big buddy's photo. Hehe. Kindly ignore the person on the left coz she looked crappy and tanned during the Junior Welcoming Night. What to do, that time she had to play tennis on the morning under the burning sun and rushed back for the JWN at night. Haha.

My big buddy is very yeng, right? Hahaha too bad she's in HUKM, I definitely miss her now. Sigh. Actually, she is really unfortunate to have me as her buddy coz I always disturb her, especially during study week and exam time. People got panicky ma. Lol.

Hmm back to the main point. Can I be choosy and choose someone who's sporty? Hehe. At least maybe can go SUKEM or MASUM ma. Continue me and big buddy's tradition. =p

Haha. Just joking la. I'm not that choosy.

So, who to choose?????????

End of Year 1

Writing this post will make the above statement official. Finally, I passed through my first year! One year ago, I was wondering whether I will be writing this in my post a year later. Now, I made it! Am really glad to be able to go through these obstacles full year round, although there will be more obstacles ahead, harder ones especially.

Going to second year starting from Monday. Haha. A blessing indeed to be able to make it. Now, we are officially seniors! Hehe. Juniors will be coming in. Oh well, glad to hear that HL got at least 2 juniors now in Medic. Now finally I understand how Geok Hong feels last year when I got to know that I am her junior. Hehe, actually quite cute when listening to juniors asking those questions. Damn cute la wei. Hehehe. =p

So, here we go again. New semester, new challenges, new place to stay! Yay, no more curfew and no more dressing codes. But the down side is, no internet line! How am I going to survive? Ah! So, if I disappear for a long time, you all know la har what happen. lol.

Lame lame lame post. Coz I don't know what else to write. Argh, my writing skills definitely gone down the drain already. Haha. All the best to everyone for this new semester. And good luck for those juniors also. Enjoy the remaining holidays. =)

Highland-Island-Highland

Holidays, wouldn't be called as holidays if I didn't go anywhere for vacation. Vacation! Ah, it was highland versus island. Lol.


Ok, the first place I went was Cameron Highlands. With my family. Yeah, my uncle and aunt were staying in my place for a week, so my parents brought us to a few places, and Cameron Highlands was the first spot. Hehe.

As usual, we went to a few tourist hot destination, such as the tea garden, strawberry farm, cactus and flower garden. More than that, we went to the Time Tunnel Gallery. It was the first time we went there. Very nostalgic indeed. I mean the things that are displayed there. Collections of all sort of things from the past. Worth the money going into the museum. I could see that my parents enjoyed being there so much. =)

Tea garden.

Strawberry garden.

Fang posing with the flowers.

Time Tunnel.

Camwhore #1

Next up, Penang island. Again, went there with my family too. Went to the places that my uncle and aunt didn't manage to visit the last time they went to Penang. Went to Khoo Kongsi temple, and Dr. Sun Yat Sen's Penang Base. Unfortunately, the latter was closed when we reached there. Therefore, just managed to camwhore in front of it. Haha.

The trip to Khoo Kongsi was quite nice too. Frankly, this can be considered as my first time being there coz I couldn't recall when is the last time I was there before the trip. Faded memories. Lol.

Last but not least(Have to stress on this =p), we went to Gurney Drive for the..*ehem*..hawker food! Laksa, char kuey tiao, cendol, pasembor, etc.. Well said enough, right? *drools*

Heritage trail. Dr. Sun Yat Sen's Penang Base.

Khoo Kongsi temple.

Camwhore #2

The last destination of the Highland-Island-Highland trio is of course, Genting Highlands! This time, I went with friends from high school. Sigh, despite the high expectations from the trip, it was not very awesome. Not to say that it sucked, but just, oh well. Lots of reasons why the trip was not really enjoyable. Well, sometimes it's meant to be like that la. Haha. Everything went awry just because of the only reason which triggered off the other reasons, which is, the Singaporeans are having their school holidays! Grrr it was really damn frustrating. We planned and avoided all the holidays that might cause us to not enjoy the trip, and yet, failed. Miscalculated. Ah! Anyway, it was quite ok la, although didn't go to the outdoor theme park and didn't manage to get into the casino. Just a few months away from the barrier what, like that also barred some of us from the casino. Aiyo.

And another thing, so unexpectedly met SY there. Pleasant surprise I guess to accidentally meet your ex PBL mate there. Haha.

Genting Highlands!

The one and only ride during this trip.

Camwhore #3

So, there goes my recent trips. Not looking forward to how fast the time flies. Sigh! Will be going back to KL next week! Back to the old life, dealing with stress and stuffs. Seriously not looking forward to it. Haih.

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Good Old Days

Recently quite addicted to tennis. Lol. French Open on the go, just came back from MASUM, sister going to MSSM... So many things triggered the reminiscence. Nostalgia, like Jxian said.

Just some of the photos from previous tournaments. Not the current French Open. Hehe.

Oh, this was so loooooong ago..Hehehe..

Been playing tennis since young. Erm, well, not so young though. Not as young as my siblings. But still consider young la. (Crapping. I know. =p) But didn't play seriously until I was in Form 2 or Form 3. Bit regretting that. But still, I'm very grateful that my parents pushed us to further train for the better.

There's one person that is very important in training me up, Mr Tan - my coach. Without him, I would not even know how to play. He is still the best among the ones that I knew. Last time, we used to be very scared of him because he was strict. Would get scoldings when we didn't play well. It was all for the better. Yeah, couldn't deny that sometimes I miss those scoldings, coz those were all advices for us to improve. Aiya nostalgia again.

Of course, we had a so-called gang last time when we trained. That time, going for training was fun! Especially those trainings from 10am to 12pm every Sunday were very tiring, yet fun! (It explained my skin colour and my increased risk to squamous cell carcinoma during that time. Lol.) Tournaments, competitions.. Supporting each other, fooling around, crapping, playing tennis(of course!), gossiping, shopping.. Still remember how Ckean told us about those gossips in school(Oops, nah, never mind, he wouldn't read my blog. =p), and those funny acts by Wpin and Xneng. Lol. And our taikache Aiying who always won every match, plus the two brothers HanZ and EeZ who always keep on improving at a super fast rate. Lol. There are countless stories and funny things which happened, such as those when we were playing hide and seek in the hotel room during one of the tournaments. Haha. Not being childish, but just crazy-ing around. Even Auntie also joined in the game. =p

Besides that, from the tourneys, we got to know other friends too. Hehe. That's the best part isn't it? Lol. So, when we meet each other again on different occasions, it would seem so 'glamorous' to other people coz you would seem so 'popular'. Haha. That was according to Sarah. (Oops, she wouldn't be reading. =p) Just joking anyways. About friends, the more the merrier isn't it? Hehe.

But seriously, the bond felt like family. When we had to play together, stay together and eat together during some trainings, we would have live together and put up with each other's act. Hehe. Enjoyed those times so much. Living like a family. If were to compare playing in university to the past tourneys, I would prefer those past tourneys more. I don't know. Maybe it's just me. Maybe I'm still new. Maybe our team was not close enough. Hmm. Anyways, just my rants la. And not to say I didn't enjoy playing in university, just that, it's not as fun as like the pasts. Lol.

Didn't take many photos though, you know la, no cameras during that time ma. =p

This was taken during MSSM 05, if I'm not mistaken.

Haha! Were celebrating Jeannie's birthday at the hotel corridor. Aww, all of us look so young and innocent. Notice the two young kids - Jia An and Lizen, there in the centre? We sort of 'paired them up' together during that time. Lol. How time flies man. Both of them are now in Form 4 already.

This was the first time I got a bouquet of flowers when we won. Notice the 'we'. It was a team event. Haha.

2007. MSSD. That time I was in Form 6. The girls are all younger than me. Hehe. Small young girls all grown up. Looked like we are big fans of Milo eh? Now, they are playing quite well, representing the state in numerous tournaments. Proud of them. =)

The first time I attended MSSD as a spectator. Haha. Both my sisters were playing, and they won too. Proud proud proud of them. Hehe.

Me and Jwen. Both of us were too old to compete. Hahaha. See, the small naughty monkey turned tall lanky teenager in the center. He used to be quite annoying sometimes when he was very very young. Just like the normal young kids. Hehe. But now, became more matured and good looking already eh? Lol.

Went for tertiary studies last year. Not long after entering UKM, SUKEM was held. There, got to know KTSN players. Frankly speaking, I was kinda scared. Coz all new faces, and I was just a newbie over there. Knew no one there and everyone seem to know each other. Felt rather lonely. Haha. Well, that was the past. The next SUKEM? Hopefully it will be a different story then. Lol.

KTSN players during SUKEM 08.

Cecilia, who went to Russia for pursuing her dreams. =) Eh, Mother Doraemon was absent in this photo? Hahaha! =D

Actually, there was once I told someone that tennis is not my priority in life anymore. Yea, I still agree with this statement, although kinda found my passion back during this semester break. Balance between studies and sports is really not easy for me. Really thankful that I could manage it during high school. And hopefully can still manage it in future.

And now for the time being.... Back to French Open! *Keep my fingers crossed for Roger Federer! *

MASUM 2009

I'M BACK and STILL LIVING! Hehehe.

Ok, before I start with the title above, just wanna say that.. THANK GOD I PASSED!! Yippee.. Was really nervous when I called the office, and even more, Kak Jah made me so nervous. She was asking for my matrix number for a few times for confirmation. The few seconds felt like hours to me. Whoa! Until she said that: " Tahniah, anda telah masuk ke Tahun 2." What a relief! =D

Ok. Now back to the main title. Hehe. Still remember the last post I wrote about 2 weeks ago? Yeah, I was referring to this MASUM thing. Frankly speaking, my intention of joining MASUM is not pure at all. Wanna get higher merits for my stay in KTDI college. Sigh. But fortunately in the end, I didn't get so polluted with this mindset, or else I would feel so disgusted of myself.

Went to Bangi for the trainings. It lasted about 1 week. Then, went on a 9 hour plus journey to UUM, Kedah. Long journey man. All the way from Bangi till UUM. At first, we thought that we would be the first to reach, but in the end, we were one of the last teams to arrive. Haha. Looks like everyone also quite kiasu huh? =p

When I first joined the team, I was quite reluctant because I don't know the people there. All new faces for me. It kinda scared me out you know. But after mixing around with them, found out that they are a bunch of crazy people! Haha! Teasing people all the way, making fun of each other, and arguing around. It brings so much joy and excitement for the dull life there. Oops, did I say dull? Haha nope I didn't mean that the competition is dull, but the environment around is quite, erm, well, not appealing to me, especially after living for 1 year in KL.

And another thing, I met up with Jia Xian and Shannon during the competition! Can't deny that I'm happy to see them back. Haha just like the old times, chatting around and catching up with each other. They are playing for the UM team. Unfortunately, their team didn't manage to get into further rounds, therefore they went back quite early.

Other than that, we had this opening ceremony too. It was quite a decent one, in my opinion even better than the one which I'd attend during SUPER. Maybe it's the people that matters. Haha. Were shouting and cam-whoring like crazy during the ceremony and we were all required to wear our 'Doraemon' suit. The fireworks were awesome, enjoyed it a lot. Hehe.

Some results about our feat this time. For UKM girls team, we didn't make it to the semifinals. Too bad. But it's ok. At least we weren't the last in our group. The title goes to UM. (Sorry I know I'm bad.)

As for our guys team, they managed to go into the quarterfinals. Lost to UTM. Better luck next time guys!

After the competitions, they brought us to Padang Besar. Bought some T shirts over there. FYI, Padang Besar is the border of Malaysia and Thailand. So there are many cheap stuffs from our neighbouring country. However, it is not a big place, just a small town with some kampung folks around.

All things come to an end. And so, after the trip to Padang Besar, it was time for us to pack our stuffs and go back to our daily lives. Gonna miss my team mates a lot! Hope to see you guys around! =D

The fire.

UM people got surrounded by a swarm of doraemons. Lol.

Jia Xian and Shannon. =)

We are from Perak!

Girls.

Oh, something going on?

Waiting at the road side.

While waiting for the rain to stop.

Sarah and me~!!

Candid shot.

Happy face =D

While waiting for the rain to stop again.

For more photos, just visit facebook la. Haha.

p/s Just wanna thank all my team mates - Sarah, Dayang, Yen Lin, Kak Nana, Kak Shanti, Intan, our manager Zul, Gan, Nelson, Wawan, Pak Adi, Remy, Fazlan, and all others. Sorry for not being able to name all of you. Thanks for everything guys. For the support and the help that you all gave me. I am so blessed to have all of you during these 2 weeks. Gotta miss you guys a lot!

Away

I will be away for a few weeks.

Sigh.

Feeling very miserable. I haven't been home for such a long time, and now just after 3 days, yeah mark you, just 3 days, I'm leaving home. T.T

I hate to be like this. I admit, I'm a materialistic kinda person. My intention is not pure at all. Well, it's all reality. Cruel, it seems. But yeah, I'm doing this for something else. To gain something else. And I hate myself to be like this. Things are not supposed to be like this, and yet, I became that type of person.

Don't know why, I can't seem to feel happy at all for the chance given to me. Many people would kill for the situation I'm in right now, but then, except me. I don't know why I'm behaving like a nagging baby or whatsoever, just the feeling is so strong and so overwhelming. This is not what I really want, or is it? Ah I don't know either.

I will be missing so many things and events, which can't be replaced by any means of money or whatsoever. What to do, when you gain something, you have to lose something as well. Sigh.

I just hate my situation now. And I hate myself for being such a useless person.