The last month of the year is here, again. December always meant to be holidays until this year. I've been very busy doing all sorts of things since 2 months before final papers, and I thought I could take a breather after that. But, I was so wrong to hope for fresh air after the final papers. Workload keeps coming in, and I'm always checking my to-do list if I've left out something undone. I...
Holiday Is Here
Thursday, November 26, 2009 / BY MINA LEONG
After struggling for more than a month for my deadly exams, here I am having my sweet reward - holiday for a month. Holiday is meant to recharge myself from the previous tiring process, but little did I knew I am too busy to rest this holiday. Not that I'm complaining because I am enjoying every moment from it. Days went by too fast - until I couldn't catch up with the time, in just...
For the past one month, I've been too busy to update my blog (there's always quizzes to study + assignments due date to be met) , and when I have that time, I did not have the mood to write. Partly, I lost the motivation to continue updating when I know my dear was leaving soon to UK. I guess life will always be a little lonely without my dear by my side. I said...
For a moment, I remembered our promise - to stay by each other's side, watching our success together. But again, we parted ways as we had different dreams, different goals. We promised to keep in touch, and to update each other about what's happening in our lives. But, little did I realized... we are abandoning our promise, and had very minimal contact. We were busy exploring new things and friends, and we let life drag...
Ever since young, I've always been weak in sports. If there's a choice, I will rather sit in a room and read a good book, or played a few of those mastermind games than having a match of badminton. I remembered during secondary school, it was compulsory for every student to participate in at least one game representing the class. And I always participated in chess. I've won medals, but somehow never felt proud as I grew older I didn't have the courage to participate in any outdoor activities. I've missed my chance to learn how to play badminton.
I've missed my chance to learn how to play volleyball.
I've never learned how to cycle. And that's a real disadvantage!!
During secondary four, thanks to my dear, I at last participated in a different game. I involved myself in netball and basketball. Although I was not good, but I felt good. I've went to a camping trip in secondary six, and it was the one and only.
The only sports I felt confident in was swimming. I took swimming classes as young as 7 years old, and never regretted that I am able to swim! I told myself, if there's a chance to turn back the time, I will try to be more active outdoors...
When a coursemate organized a mini hiking trip, I was more happy than to say yes.
I know I might be the slowest and weakest among all.
I know I might be whining and groaning when I sweat like hell, or tired till I barely walk.
I know I might not be able to even make it - as I have very low stamina.
And yet, I refused to sit at home seeing all the others going.
On a wonderful Saturday morning, all 14 of us gathered and went to "Ah Pak Shan" at Cheras. We were all looking fresh - before we started our journey up the hill. The ojective of the day was to reach the waterfall. No waterfall, no turning back!
It has proven that I made the right choice... ^^ I enjoyed the hiking "trip". I kinda worried my coursemates I think. All the way uphill, I've been hearing different people calling out my name.
"Be careful ya mina.. ", "Ga yao oh mina", "Still can or not mina?", "tired or not mina?", "need help or not mina?". I was not the last, nor the weakest. I managed to catch up with the rest of them, and wondering why they were so concerned. I don't really feel too suffering actually. But again, I might be portraying a near-to-death look. >.<
My study companion.. We've been through a lot during study break, and hence the good relationship among us. =)
The "hiking" expedition took us almost 5 hours to finish the whole journey. Although it was tiring, but very rewarding. To be able to spend quality time together with my beloved coursemates, who cares if I have a few bruises here and there, or if I can barely walk the next day because of the muscle pains and cramps? The memory is enough to ease away those pains.
It was my first hiking experience, but definitely not the last!
I've missed my chance to learn how to play volleyball.
I've never learned how to cycle. And that's a real disadvantage!!
During secondary four, thanks to my dear, I at last participated in a different game. I involved myself in netball and basketball. Although I was not good, but I felt good. I've went to a camping trip in secondary six, and it was the one and only.
The only sports I felt confident in was swimming. I took swimming classes as young as 7 years old, and never regretted that I am able to swim! I told myself, if there's a chance to turn back the time, I will try to be more active outdoors...
When a coursemate organized a mini hiking trip, I was more happy than to say yes.
I know I might be the slowest and weakest among all.
I know I might be whining and groaning when I sweat like hell, or tired till I barely walk.
I know I might not be able to even make it - as I have very low stamina.
And yet, I refused to sit at home seeing all the others going.
On a wonderful Saturday morning, all 14 of us gathered and went to "Ah Pak Shan" at Cheras. We were all looking fresh - before we started our journey up the hill. The ojective of the day was to reach the waterfall. No waterfall, no turning back!
It has proven that I made the right choice... ^^ I enjoyed the hiking "trip". I kinda worried my coursemates I think. All the way uphill, I've been hearing different people calling out my name.
"Be careful ya mina.. ", "Ga yao oh mina", "Still can or not mina?", "tired or not mina?", "need help or not mina?". I was not the last, nor the weakest. I managed to catch up with the rest of them, and wondering why they were so concerned. I don't really feel too suffering actually. But again, I might be portraying a near-to-death look. >.<
The "hiking" expedition took us almost 5 hours to finish the whole journey. Although it was tiring, but very rewarding. To be able to spend quality time together with my beloved coursemates, who cares if I have a few bruises here and there, or if I can barely walk the next day because of the muscle pains and cramps? The memory is enough to ease away those pains.
It was my first hiking experience, but definitely not the last!
A series of unfortunate events happened to me... It seems to me that I'm always in the wrong place at the wrong time. Just on 14th alone, I've felt like I've been going in rounds doing stuff - but in the end bringing NO results! Class started at 8am and things were okay until 9sth, when I received a bad news.. and ever since that, the next class, and next next class... I can't concentrate...
I was supposed to attend the SMKSS alumni 2009 on 4th July, Saturday. The main reason to go was I really miss old school. It was there which brought me endless memories of teenage years. There were ups and downs, tears of joy and sadness, and most importantly a place where I met and knew people who made an impact in my life. And again, I promised Miao Cheng darling that I will go and...
Obsession!!
Saturday, June 20, 2009 / BY MINA LEONG
A girl's best friend can be many things - from diamonds (the famous saying) to accessories to clothing items to shopping and many many more. And today I've discovered another best friend of mine - to have very nice nails done!Sister was on leave today, and she wanted to go for a pedicure & manicure. We had discovered a place which quotes the price of RM48 for first timers. A pretty good offer for both...
All in a sudden, I felt slow... and old. 2009 marks an important year for most of my friends - secondary mates in particular. It's their graduation year, and I foresee myself attending convocations later in August. It's the end of school holidays, study weeks, and semester breaks for them. And most importantly no more exams too! (this is what I envy most... )Ever since 2 years ago, friends around me left one by one...
On a sunny Monday morning, dear and I met at my house and we went to Sri Petaling LRT station. We were supposed to meet 'sai lou' at BTR station, and then to Titiwangsa station together ( bus scheduled at 11am). Things went well until the point we were stuck at Sri Petaling station. We missed few trains due to our silliness (more to mine - and I do not wish to say why here...)...
Life after examsss...
Monday, June 15, 2009 / BY MINA LEONG
This update was supposed to be before that Redang post. This is how I lived my life immediately after exams. It's all about shopping and hanging out with friends. Ever since the last paper ended on 20th May, I've never really stayed at home for the next 2 weeks. you'll either caught me dead at MidValley shopping till I drop, or might be hanging out with my friends yum cha-ing...Masterpiece of Terri darling, Zhan-yit "sai...
I remember telling myself "I'll visit this place again in the future I believe..." And, here I am again back from my 2nd Redang trip. Things have not change much since I left Redang 2 years ago. The place still look exactly the same it was - with bright sun, white sandy beaches, and crystal clear seawater. However, this time I went with another different bunch of people (my coursemates), and thus have a total...
Tonight, I've received a very shocking news. Someone - I'm not sure if I should know him or not, has passed away. A thread message was sent to me, and I saw the people involved in the conversation were people I know. Might be because of this, I was sent the message as I was misunderstood of knowing him or might be his acquaintance. No matter I know him or I do not, reading about...
In a month's time...
Tuesday, June 02, 2009 / BY MINA LEONG
I've received complaints for abandoning my blog for 30-days. For the past one month, I could say God's been fair to me as I've been through good and bad times. Exam papers seems to be tiring me little by little, day by day, torturing me slowly until I could feel myself wear out. It's fortunate I found myself de-stressing but at the same time able to study for the papers, when a study group was...