First battle

Theatre in TESL, a subject about the theatre itself and how it can be conducted in teaching of ESL.

The questions covered on the technical terms used, the play Antigone and Trifles, a little bit of literature devices and a poem by Robert Frost, The Sound of Trees.

Pretty sure I had managed to answer those well (despite had just revised it at 10.50 a.m. this morning). And I'm sure I had busted the last 2 questions, so I did the normal thing that I always did.

Draw a potato at the end of my answer.

*Sorry miss.

Now, let's prepare for the second battle tomorrow.

A stop at TWOSOME+ cafe

It began when I was waiting for two of my friends, in front of an album shop, in a cold weather. At first, I thought it would took about 10 minutes because, hey how long did it take to prepare a cup of coffee. So I waited downstairs in front of the music shop.

The owner was playing SNSD's "I Got A Boy" album, track no 3 if I'm not mistaken. I waited for them until the album repeated itself. At that point, the only thing that I could think of were "cold", "toilet", "long", "coffee", "songs", "kidnapped". So I went up there.

Apparently, they were browsing a photobook (and they bought that photobook). I could only muster a sigh, and walked straight to the toilet.

You girls are funny you know.

:)

Nice attitude there..

Hey random citizen,

I would like to thank you for this gift, eventhough my birthday is still late. It made my car looked like a badass there. Nice work I would say. Oh, don't bother to leave your contact number. I don't mind it at all. Just hope that someday, karma won't come and slap you hard in the face.

Oh, and by the way, keep up the good attitude. Everyone's gonna "love" you a lot.

With love, 
Me

Heading towards the battle

Final exam is drawing near.

To think that this is my second last semester here makes me feel a bit off. It feels like I had just entered the bachelor program yesterday, and now it's already going to end.

Four papers to be tested for the next two weeks, and two more subjects left for the next semester. After that, say hello to practical, again.

The finish line is getting nearer, all that left is the (not so) final push.

I'm going to quote Syahmi's favourite phrase, "Let's do this!!"

To you, a million thanks and a heartfull farewell

J.M. Barrie once said that "Never said goodbye because goodbye means going away and going away means forgetting." 

As for today, once again another lecturer of mine will be leaving the university. For me, I find it a bit difficult to accept that since he is one of the best lecturer that I had met in my life. 

Not only his teaching style, but his charisma, his presentation skill, his attitude and his ability to capture the student's attention really awed me. 

Since this day is his last semester here as a lecturer, I had gave him a set of neckties, with different colour and pattern (apparently one of it was his favourite colour, I owed Leena for that one) as a farewell gift. It is the least that I can gave as a token for him to remember us. 

So,

To Mr Saiful Izwan,

I won't say goodbye to you, instead I wish you the best of luck in your life and your career. May Allah meet us once again one day, perhaps as a colleague or as an old friend.

With this, I'm reciting the third verse of Fairy Tail send-off ceremony to you. 

仮令道は違いと、 強くちからのかぎり行けなければ ならない, 
Tatoe michi wa chigaito, tsuyoku chikara no kagiri ikenakereba naranai

消して自ら命は小さなものとしてみてはならない,
Keshite mizukara inochi wa chiisana monotoshite mitewa naranai

愛したとものこと, しょうがいいうわすれては ならない.
Aishita tomo no koto, shougai iu wasurete wa naranai    

"Though our path may differs, you must always live your life with all your might,

Never must you consider your own life to be insignificant,

Never in your life must you forget the friends you hold dear"

Thank you very much for your hard work, Mr Saiful. 

Open flame, searing meats and a farewell to ahjusshi

I should be familiar to the burn and the open flame sensation by now.

Last night, the MSU Korean Cultural Association (KCA) had organized a farewell barbeque party to one of its member cum former Vice President, Mr Eddie since he's going to Korea to continue his study and the Korean students as they're going back today, with Eddie. Pyo 교수님 (professor) was a proud man on that night.

We had the balls (chicken, fish, prawn), sweet corns, eggs, chickens, sausages, frankfurter, potatoes, and soft drinks. The dance team performs a flashmob, wearing Eddie's mask, of Psy's "Gentleman". More dance after that, and the last agenda is the certificate giving and a symbolic "handling over the duty" gesture from the previous committee members to the new committee member. Since me and my co-director Chan Poh Shin are in a new department (Career and Welfare), Gwen herself did the gesture.

Though the job scope is a bit difficult, the members of KCA always supports each other, which make me feels very grateful, especially to my co-director, PS. For that, I couldn't ask for more.

So for Eddie, bon voyage and ace your study there, ahjusshi.

Seven years ago, at FRIM

Seven years had passed, and all of them had walk their chosen path.

As for me, I just hope that it is the correct one.

The healing wound and the cloudy sky

Praise to Allah for his grace and blessings.

The wound is now gradually healing, but the lingering fog is still around. It may takes some time to clear and move away from the realm.

As for now, I can see my path again, but the sky above me is cloudy with grey and thick clouds. I've begin to wonder whether I would be able to see the good ol' clear blue sky with the sun radiantly shine its brightness. Maybe someday, when all the fog have gone and the clouds strides along with the wind.

For now, I'll make do with the cloudy sky. At least it's no longer raining anymore.

At least, for now.

The Eagle crashes down

No luck for the Eagles in this FA Cup.

Congratulations to both teams, the Southern Tigers for entering the Semi, and to Eagles for trying their best tonight.

Lots of mistakes can be seen, but now, just focus on the current league.

Anyway, "PENGADIL _ _ _ _ _ _ _!!"

Red Eagle vs Southern Tiger

Tonight, the second clash between The Red Eagle and The Southern Tiger. After being left 3-1 at Larkin, will the Eagles make a comeback tonight at home, or the Southern Tiger expands their power once again. That we shall see tonight.

Biar Jasa Jadi Kenangan

Yakinkanlah diri sendiri
Berjuanglah sejiwa murni
Teguh berani sesungguh hati
Demi sukan mengharum negeri

Biar jasa jadi kenangan
Hijau Kuning lambang kemegahan
Jelapang Padi tempat sanjungan
Negeri Kedah Darul Aman

Kedah, Kedah pantang kalah
Walau sakit, jatuh dan rebah
Bangun lantas semula gagah
Bujur lalu melintang patah

Hijau Kuning tanahku
Darul Aman negeriku
Hijau Kuning darahku
Negeri Kedah negeriku

Kedah, Kedah pantang kalah
Walau sakit, jatuh dan rebah
Bangun lantas semula gagah
Bujur lalu melintang patah

Hijau Kuning tanahku
Darul Aman negeriku
Hijau Kuning darahku
Negeri Kedah negeriku

A scar that resides within the box

Scar.

A hideous defect that everyone wants to hide from the rest of the world. If it's a minor scar, people will tend to ignore it, and it'll disappear faster than you would think. If it's a major one, well, it may take weeks or months to completely recover, and if the mark is still there, there're pharmaceutical creams that can help to heal it. That is the physical scar. 

How 'bout a psychological scar? 

Something so bad happens that it leaves the negative emotions within your mind or heart. The time it takes to heal and fully recovers differs from the normal scar, and it varies according to the person himself. Some can get up and move on in a matter of days, while some might take months or years. But one thing is certain, when you had been inflicted an emotional scar, a part of you won't be the same anymore. You might recover back the part of your life, but it would not be the same as before. 

That's what happened to me last week.

I had to admit, this semester was the first time ever for me to feel greatly demotivated, to the point of nearly losing the precious sane mind that I had. Some people think I might be exaggerating this, but do they felt the same way as I did? Some even mock me from behind. It's their right, and I can't shut their mouth. Typical human behavior. I myself know about me best, and I know what are my limits and weaknesses. For now, the best thing that I can do is smile and move forward. Now I'm still recovering from the great emotional fall, so I couldn't be the same me as you know. 

11th February. The day I was at the lowest point of my life. 5 people saw it, which is not to my liking. But in the end, I had to thank to those people, for if they didn't saw me like that, something bad might happened. I really really, from the bottom of my heart, thanked for those people. 

Now the scar is healing, but the mark is still left. Whether to heal or not, I leave it to Allah.   

  

Back with clean slate

I had to deactivate + delete the other blog (ozora13.blogspot.com) because I was not active in using it anymore, so there goes the memories from diploma.. bye bye~

On the other hand, I'm thinking to continue the blogging activity back, simply because I want to train myself with responsibility and my language proficiency at the same time. So, now the AmaiPotato blog is created. 

This is the first post for the blog, and as usual, よろしく おねがいします~

(^^)