Monday, February 1, 2010
Monday, January 18, 2010
YASMIN AHMAD'S "WASURENAGUSA' (forget-me-not) SYNOPSIS=)
wasurenagusa is supposed to be yasmin's 7th movie and will be followed by a singaporean flick called "go theddeus", which is based on the life of theddeus chong, a triathlete that collapsed and died at the finished line.... but left behind a great legacy.
i have always wanted to work with yasmin.... just so that i can be around her and be a part of the wisdom-imparting sessions that she does unintentionally. i have learned alot from her.... and i still am. guess some dreams are not meant to come true.... i practically had no idea of what to do with my acting chops since she was gone.
"wasurenagusa" was supposed to go into production in october 2009, shooting mainly at locations in japan. just like any of yasmin's movies, sharifah amani will be playing the lead role in this one too. (by the way, i took the pics for this post from her face book profile....these are pics of the time they went location seeking in japan (i guess)... and eversince it's for public display, i hope she doesn't mind me using them).
anyway, this is a slight hint of what the movie have been like if it were ever to come to pass, hopefully in a way yasmin have intended to.
"Inom is a 17-year old Malay girl who lost her parents in an accident in her infanthood. She lives with her only living relative—her 80-year old grandmother who is Japanese, and very wealthy.
Presently, her grandmother, Hamida, is on her deathbed. Feeling sorry for her granddaughter, Hamida asks her to take out an old Japanese lacquer box from inside an old chest.
She holds her granddaughter`s hands tightly and says, "Everything I have, I leave to you. And everything you need to know about my past is contained in this box. After I`m gone, take this box to a little village called Saigou. There you will meet the family. They are farmers. The father of that household is called Yusuke. His mother was my cousin. The last I heard from Yusuke was that he became a father, right before you were born. Take this box to Yusuke, and when he opens it, he will know what to do."
A few days later, Hamida dies. Inom visits her relatives in Japan after her grandma has passed away. There she meets her distant cousin, Msaharu, and soon falls in love.
But he doesn’t like her open behavior, part of her strong Malay culture. Neither does his family. Only the neighborhood children and animals like her.
One day, when a horse in the family is having difficulty giving birth, she suddenly whispers to the horse, and miraculously, the baby is born safely.
Masaharu happens to hear Inom talking in the bathroom. He looks through a hole and finds that she`s talking to the birds. She wears only a thin bath cloth around her. He holds his breath to see her beauty and finally runs away.
From that day onwards, he avoids her even more. One night at dinner, Inom tells the whole family that she loves Masaharu. He says he doesn’t feel the same.
She is hurt and so she packs secretly and leaves them. Masaharu, realizing she is gone, feels such a panic that he takes a horse out to chase after her. But he isn’t able to catch up with the train. Later that day the family talks about how crazy Inom was and laughs about her. Except Masaharu. He quietly leaves for his room. He takes out a pen and a piece of paper to write a letter, but halfway through, he stops and low
ers his head sadly."
hopefully, we will get to see this movie one day.....
by the way, not a day have passed without me thinking about yasmin.
miss her sooooo much.
"love you mak... rest in peace".
i have always wanted to work with yasmin.... just so that i can be around her and be a part of the wisdom-imparting sessions that she does unintentionally. i have learned alot from her.... and i still am. guess some dreams are not meant to come true.... i practically had no idea of what to do with my acting chops since she was gone.
"wasurenagusa" was supposed to go into production in october 2009, shooting mainly at locations in japan. just like any of yasmin's movies, sharifah amani will be playing the lead role in this one too. (by the way, i took the pics for this post from her face book profile....these are pics of the time they went location seeking in japan (i guess)... and eversince it's for public display, i hope she doesn't mind me using them).
anyway, this is a slight hint of what the movie have been like if it were ever to come to pass, hopefully in a way yasmin have intended to.
"Inom is a 17-year old Malay girl who lost her parents in an accident in her infanthood. She lives with her only living relative—her 80-year old grandmother who is Japanese, and very wealthy.
Presently, her grandmother, Hamida, is on her deathbed. Feeling sorry for her granddaughter, Hamida asks her to take out an old Japanese lacquer box from inside an old chest.
She holds her granddaughter`s hands tightly and says, "Everything I have, I leave to you. And everything you need to know about my past is contained in this box. After I`m gone, take this box to a little village called Saigou. There you will meet the family. They are farmers. The father of that household is called Yusuke. His mother was my cousin. The last I heard from Yusuke was that he became a father, right before you were born. Take this box to Yusuke, and when he opens it, he will know what to do."
A few days later, Hamida dies. Inom visits her relatives in Japan after her grandma has passed away. There she meets her distant cousin, Msaharu, and soon falls in love.
But he doesn’t like her open behavior, part of her strong Malay culture. Neither does his family. Only the neighborhood children and animals like her.
One day, when a horse in the family is having difficulty giving birth, she suddenly whispers to the horse, and miraculously, the baby is born safely.
Masaharu happens to hear Inom talking in the bathroom. He looks through a hole and finds that she`s talking to the birds. She wears only a thin bath cloth around her. He holds his breath to see her beauty and finally runs away.
From that day onwards, he avoids her even more. One night at dinner, Inom tells the whole family that she loves Masaharu. He says he doesn’t feel the same.
She is hurt and so she packs secretly and leaves them. Masaharu, realizing she is gone, feels such a panic that he takes a horse out to chase after her. But he isn’t able to catch up with the train. Later that day the family talks about how crazy Inom was and laughs about her. Except Masaharu. He quietly leaves for his room. He takes out a pen and a piece of paper to write a letter, but halfway through, he stops and low
ers his head sadly."hopefully, we will get to see this movie one day.....
by the way, not a day have passed without me thinking about yasmin.
miss her sooooo much.
"love you mak... rest in peace".
MY MOST FAVOURITE SCENE IN A MOVIE.... EVER!!!!!
this is most favorite scene in a movie..... EVER!!!!
it's the final scene from Yasmin ahmad's final movie, "talentime".
it features syafie nasswip and howard hon kahoe.
even though i never really cried to this scene, i admit to have my heart ripped out every time i watch this. it's extremely painful.
adding to the melancholy mood is the song, "i go" that was composed by Pete Teo and sang by Aizat from Akedemi fantasia season 5.
the song is a harmony blend of gentle guitar riffs, poetic lyrics and the beautiful sound of the chinese instrument called, "erhu". i had goosebumps the very first time i heard the melody of the erhu in this song, making me instantly fall in love with this song. the malay version of this song called "pergi" is indeed my most favourite malay song ever. maybe, this is indeed the first malay song ever to feature an erhu in the list of instruments.
beautiful..... and by the way, not a day have passed without me thinking about yasmin.
love you mak.... rest in peace=)
Sunday, January 10, 2010
KIDS!!!!
I wanted to write one of these since eng sheng did the very same on his blog. It’s basically about my juniors at school… and it is just a way of me telling them that I enjoyed my good times with them and hope to have more in years to come. Love you guys…. Well, here it goes…..
Bryan Lim
Never in a million years will I ever come across another kid that is as smart as this one. He might not be smart according to the standards imposed by the government, but when it comes to general knowledge and rational opinion rather than textbook knowledge… this kid is indeed full of wisdom. He is a very good actor too…. A VERY GOOD one. He can cry real tears anytime required. He too have something I would describe as “an artistic sensitivity” which is the ability to see, detect and feel artistic vibes around…. I suppose that this have benefited him a lot, causing him to be observant and therefore, don’t have to be taught of how things are being done. He magically finds his way around things. Above all, the reason why he is the way he is boils down to the fact that he is a cosmopolitan (a Chinese and Bidayuh mix). He doesn’t conform himself to the typical stereotypes that I totally despise of. It’s indeed cool… until he starts whining.
Lalith kumar
EMO…. EMO…. EMO!!!! That very much says it all. It’s fine to be emotional at the right times, but this guy is a train wreck of emo-ness. Anyway, his emo-ness is not a one full of rage, but it is rather a one that is melancholy. It is obvious that he wants to be accepted but things never really came across that way… it too often is hard to swallow. But speaking of things that are positive, he is very much the one with gestures and courtesy in the group. He is willing to do things for the people around him to a great extend… causing him to be a pushover sometimes. He is willing to listen to you when you have things to say and help you in times of need… It is a good thing that he is changing now and is not too reliant on others at this moment, ever since people are just selfish and will not take interest in things that don’t really benefit them (he’s not like that). Well, all I can say about the change is…. GOOD, towards the fact that he no longer gets in other’s way and by doing this, he’s guarding himself from getting hurt. Smart indeed.
Ivan Chua.
This is the kid
that I dear the most, ever since he is very similar to me in character… well, almost. He is also the one that I should pay more attention to because he has the tendency to make me worry over his sometimes, blind actions. I would describe him as a guy with a very good heart, but also a very rough edge. All I’m saying is that, he has the tendency to do things that he might regret later. Character wise, he is smart, responsible, altruistic, artistic (he paints) and kind. He considers himself a mediocre in everything he does… he has a twisted mind indeed and chooses to interpret things in a way that will only hurt himself. He is indeed VERY hard on himself. But, the beauty of it is that, he is extremely caring, loving, and sensitive at heart. He prioritizes family, friends and mainly…things to do with love (money has no room in his heart). Above all, the thing I admire the most about him is (just like me), he cares about others more than himself. Very humane indeed. Unlike most Chinese stereotypes, this guy is different. His lifestyle is color blind and crossed- cultured (he watches Hindi films etc.) He too is the one that I will normally call if I feel that there is someone I need to talk to. He trusts me a lot… and I have come to trust in him as much too.
Thinesh pandian
He is born on the same day as me (3rd june)…, which is mainly the highlight of his existence (hahahahaha). He is nicknamed “pandian” after his father, but is rather a cynical remark rather than a one out of respect (ever since “pandi” means something else in tamil). Anyway, he was formally from a tamil school so, he has strong Indian roots. He can read and write well in tamil. What really fascinates me bout this kid is towards the fact that he came from a school that is race-oriented but is still capable of mixing around well with others of different races and upbringings. His family is very closely knitted too, which very much nurtured his decent and noble character…he does well academically, which gives a reason for the minority community to be proud of. Anyway, I did actually hear some “dirt” about this guy but I find it rather cute than serious. It has become more of a joke that we occasionally laugh about.
Eng sheng
This kid looks more Korean than Chinese…. He’s good looking, causing him to have a lot of fans from the “kakak-kakak gedik tingkatan 6”. There was once, the girls made a list of the “leng chais” at school, he ranked at number 1 (followed by Ivan at number 2).
I consider him a “pretty boy” because when we were working on this play called “the entrapment” (which he played a girl), the whole cast was bedazzled by how pretty he looked in a wig and dress (for a moment, we literally forgot that he is actually a dude). Well, enough of that. (hahahahaha). Character wise, he is very soft spoken and not easily angered. He hardly raises his voice and is slow to condemn. In other words, he is very kind and almost timid. It’s obvious that he is sensitive but he is adamant at showing emotions (except this one time when we threw him a birthday party… joy and excitement was clearly written on his face). He is one of the top students in the class, even though he hates studying. This and his decent behavior have very much caused people to have high expectations towards him. This doesn’t really leave him any room to err as people might go, “waliao…. Even eng sheng does that”. I find it weird too that he actually thinks that he is a bad person. I think I know why as we do share stories sometimes, but it’s best that I do not mention any of it here.
Sathish kunasekaran
This dude is known as the “dog man” based on this Indian flick my friends saw. Eventually, the name stuck. This is a kid I will actually have a lot of fun hanging out with. He enjoys and embraces my stupid crazy jokes…. Especially those those are associated with a particular HOT lady (HOT as in HOT-tempered!!!!). Character wise, he is easygoing and maybe slightly impulsive at times. He’s a type of person that if we were to do something quite silly, he wouldn’t stand aside and impose judgment or have condemning thoughts about us… he will join us instead. This is very much what I would consider as an outgoing and sporty kid indeed. Well, one thing you should know about him is that, he is a perv. Well, u might think that all guys are pervs, but this one is a little more special…he is a funny perv indeed. What a joker.
Edward sin
I used to have an impression that he is autistic… ever since signs are there. He is very quiet, doesn’t show emotions and most of the time, blur. He wouldn’t be able to notice details around or read essences out of something, which explains why he’s not really artistic (the car he drew me is like of a kindergarten kid) and tone deaf. (he is very good at sports though). Even so, just like Ivan, I dear him a lot. Character wise, he has a childlike appeal that makes him very charming in some ways. I’m quite open to him because of this (it shows that he doesn’t have judgmental or condemning thoughts in mind). The weirdest thing about him is HE NEVER SHOWS ANGER. He has a very weird way of handling his emotions. He just keeps quiet and not respond to anything around him when he is in an emotional turmoil. Maybe this is why he is the way he is. He bottles everything inside of him. Im VERY worried of this… that one day, the “bottle” will crack open, and emotions will come lashing out. I used to nick name him “kepoh” as he always listens to our personal prattles but is not willing to share anything with us…. He is never so much of a chatter. Recently, he opened up to me, very much proving the fact that I’m “accepted” into his comfort zone. I cherished that moment, ever since it’s something rare… like the discovery of Bigfoot or Nessie (hahahaaha).
Talwinder singh
Also known as “Mr. Konde” (turban in tamil). I started hanging out with him when we worked together in “the entraptment”. He played the character “Dr. talwinder”. I guess the name stuck because…. You know why=) well, we did crack a lot of jokes about his turban during the play, and now still. Well, character wise, he is like Sathish. A very fun loving and easygoing guy indeed. I get along well with him ever since he speaks mainly English and not Hindi, therefore, there is no language barrier between us. The funniest thing about him that I recall is when we played “truth or dare” at school one lazy morning, he actually did some things we challenged him to that many might consider extremely hysterical or controversial, but I rather go with the first one. Overall, he is a very sporty, out going and a total sophisticated fruitcake.
Kok keong
SCARY MAN…. That is what I’ve nicknamed him. I never really told him why I called him that so, here it is. When I first started hanging out with him, I never really took the time to know him because his brother is my former classmate and so, I did have a glimpse of his life. Then, it finally came the day that I saw him doing something rather cold to one of my friends. It wasn’t actually something very mean… it’s just plain cold, and my eyes rolled (I would never do anything like that). Since that, I got paranoid because the things he does started seeming like an act of sarcasm. When he laughs at my jokes, I’m not sure if it’s a frantic, “hahahahaha…. That’s funny” or a sarcastic, “hahahahahaha…. That’s so stupid of you”. It made me more careful at my actions in front of him because I have always disliked labels on my forehead. Anyway, that is just how I felt… it’s NOT a fact. He is actually a kind guy and he does show me a lot of respect. He calls me “brother” occasionally which pretty much proves my point. So keong, if you’re reading this… I might owe u an apology =)
Rashpal Singh
I used to chat with him when I was working at you-know-where. He was a regular customer and does come across as very obnoxious sometimes. When I returned to school to prolong my studies, he literally whacked me many times despite the fact that I’m 3 years older… but it did stop later on. In other words, he plays rough… he still does, but he can be very nice too. Every time I sms him to invite him for parties or to contribute for my friend’s birthday cakes, he will not keep me waiting at all. I noticed this when I messaged him in the midst organizing kok loon’s bday party and when I invited him for the xmas party. The part I remember the most about him is when he took the trouble of organizing me a farewell party before I left school last year… who knew a kid like him had a soft spot. The party turned out to be the cheekiest and craziest party I EVER had. We all ended up dirty and wet by smearing cream of the cake one another. It is the most memorable memory of my schooling days at dato hamzah… and I have rashpal to thank for making it possible and for giving me something really meaningful. Thank you=)
Kok Loon
This is a fun guy but his mood changes easily. He too is often not taken seriously. He showed me his temper before and frankly speaking, I totally had it. I mean, he pissed me off many times before and yet I never literally barked at him. I did not because I know that these guys are much younger and therefore me being the older one should be more rational. Anyway, I did have more good times compared to the bad ones with him. He was at most of the hang out sessions I was at. He took the time to invite me and so on…We did get along well when we were both serving at the prefectorial board… and he is sort of a good prefect. I can tell that he cares for his friends a lot and he makes it very clear. He is afraid that things will change between them someday.One thing that I do struggle with him is the language barrier, because his speech is too often ambiguous. Anyway, he still consults me for opinions and advices, just like any other friends of mine, which is a good thing… because as long as people need me, I will always be there.
Bryan Lim
Never in a million years will I ever come across another kid that is as smart as this one. He might not be smart according to the standards imposed by the government, but when it comes to general knowledge and rational opinion rather than textbook knowledge… this kid is indeed full of wisdom. He is a very good actor too…. A VERY GOOD one. He can cry real tears anytime required. He too have something I would describe as “an artistic sensitivity” which is the ability to see, detect and feel artistic vibes around…. I suppose that this have benefited him a lot, causing him to be observant and therefore, don’t have to be taught of how things are being done. He magically finds his way around things. Above all, the reason why he is the way he is boils down to the fact that he is a cosmopolitan (a Chinese and Bidayuh mix). He doesn’t conform himself to the typical stereotypes that I totally despise of. It’s indeed cool… until he starts whining.
Lalith kumar
EMO…. EMO…. EMO!!!! That very much says it all. It’s fine to be emotional at the right times, but this guy is a train wreck of emo-ness. Anyway, his emo-ness is not a one full of rage, but it is rather a one that is melancholy. It is obvious that he wants to be accepted but things never really came across that way… it too often is hard to swallow. But speaking of things that are positive, he is very much the one with gestures and courtesy in the group. He is willing to do things for the people around him to a great extend… causing him to be a pushover sometimes. He is willing to listen to you when you have things to say and help you in times of need… It is a good thing that he is changing now and is not too reliant on others at this moment, ever since people are just selfish and will not take interest in things that don’t really benefit them (he’s not like that). Well, all I can say about the change is…. GOOD, towards the fact that he no longer gets in other’s way and by doing this, he’s guarding himself from getting hurt. Smart indeed.
Ivan Chua.
This is the kid
that I dear the most, ever since he is very similar to me in character… well, almost. He is also the one that I should pay more attention to because he has the tendency to make me worry over his sometimes, blind actions. I would describe him as a guy with a very good heart, but also a very rough edge. All I’m saying is that, he has the tendency to do things that he might regret later. Character wise, he is smart, responsible, altruistic, artistic (he paints) and kind. He considers himself a mediocre in everything he does… he has a twisted mind indeed and chooses to interpret things in a way that will only hurt himself. He is indeed VERY hard on himself. But, the beauty of it is that, he is extremely caring, loving, and sensitive at heart. He prioritizes family, friends and mainly…things to do with love (money has no room in his heart). Above all, the thing I admire the most about him is (just like me), he cares about others more than himself. Very humane indeed. Unlike most Chinese stereotypes, this guy is different. His lifestyle is color blind and crossed- cultured (he watches Hindi films etc.) He too is the one that I will normally call if I feel that there is someone I need to talk to. He trusts me a lot… and I have come to trust in him as much too.Thinesh pandian
He is born on the same day as me (3rd june)…, which is mainly the highlight of his existence (hahahahaha). He is nicknamed “pandian” after his father, but is rather a cynical remark rather than a one out of respect (ever since “pandi” means something else in tamil). Anyway, he was formally from a tamil school so, he has strong Indian roots. He can read and write well in tamil. What really fascinates me bout this kid is towards the fact that he came from a school that is race-oriented but is still capable of mixing around well with others of different races and upbringings. His family is very closely knitted too, which very much nurtured his decent and noble character…he does well academically, which gives a reason for the minority community to be proud of. Anyway, I did actually hear some “dirt” about this guy but I find it rather cute than serious. It has become more of a joke that we occasionally laugh about.
Eng sheng
This kid looks more Korean than Chinese…. He’s good looking, causing him to have a lot of fans from the “kakak-kakak gedik tingkatan 6”. There was once, the girls made a list of the “leng chais” at school, he ranked at number 1 (followed by Ivan at number 2).
I consider him a “pretty boy” because when we were working on this play called “the entrapment” (which he played a girl), the whole cast was bedazzled by how pretty he looked in a wig and dress (for a moment, we literally forgot that he is actually a dude). Well, enough of that. (hahahahaha). Character wise, he is very soft spoken and not easily angered. He hardly raises his voice and is slow to condemn. In other words, he is very kind and almost timid. It’s obvious that he is sensitive but he is adamant at showing emotions (except this one time when we threw him a birthday party… joy and excitement was clearly written on his face). He is one of the top students in the class, even though he hates studying. This and his decent behavior have very much caused people to have high expectations towards him. This doesn’t really leave him any room to err as people might go, “waliao…. Even eng sheng does that”. I find it weird too that he actually thinks that he is a bad person. I think I know why as we do share stories sometimes, but it’s best that I do not mention any of it here.
Sathish kunasekaran
This dude is known as the “dog man” based on this Indian flick my friends saw. Eventually, the name stuck. This is a kid I will actually have a lot of fun hanging out with. He enjoys and embraces my stupid crazy jokes…. Especially those those are associated with a particular HOT lady (HOT as in HOT-tempered!!!!). Character wise, he is easygoing and maybe slightly impulsive at times. He’s a type of person that if we were to do something quite silly, he wouldn’t stand aside and impose judgment or have condemning thoughts about us… he will join us instead. This is very much what I would consider as an outgoing and sporty kid indeed. Well, one thing you should know about him is that, he is a perv. Well, u might think that all guys are pervs, but this one is a little more special…he is a funny perv indeed. What a joker.
Edward sin
I used to have an impression that he is autistic… ever since signs are there. He is very quiet, doesn’t show emotions and most of the time, blur. He wouldn’t be able to notice details around or read essences out of something, which explains why he’s not really artistic (the car he drew me is like of a kindergarten kid) and tone deaf. (he is very good at sports though). Even so, just like Ivan, I dear him a lot. Character wise, he has a childlike appeal that makes him very charming in some ways. I’m quite open to him because of this (it shows that he doesn’t have judgmental or condemning thoughts in mind). The weirdest thing about him is HE NEVER SHOWS ANGER. He has a very weird way of handling his emotions. He just keeps quiet and not respond to anything around him when he is in an emotional turmoil. Maybe this is why he is the way he is. He bottles everything inside of him. Im VERY worried of this… that one day, the “bottle” will crack open, and emotions will come lashing out. I used to nick name him “kepoh” as he always listens to our personal prattles but is not willing to share anything with us…. He is never so much of a chatter. Recently, he opened up to me, very much proving the fact that I’m “accepted” into his comfort zone. I cherished that moment, ever since it’s something rare… like the discovery of Bigfoot or Nessie (hahahaaha).
Talwinder singh
Also known as “Mr. Konde” (turban in tamil). I started hanging out with him when we worked together in “the entraptment”. He played the character “Dr. talwinder”. I guess the name stuck because…. You know why=) well, we did crack a lot of jokes about his turban during the play, and now still. Well, character wise, he is like Sathish. A very fun loving and easygoing guy indeed. I get along well with him ever since he speaks mainly English and not Hindi, therefore, there is no language barrier between us. The funniest thing about him that I recall is when we played “truth or dare” at school one lazy morning, he actually did some things we challenged him to that many might consider extremely hysterical or controversial, but I rather go with the first one. Overall, he is a very sporty, out going and a total sophisticated fruitcake.
Kok keong
SCARY MAN…. That is what I’ve nicknamed him. I never really told him why I called him that so, here it is. When I first started hanging out with him, I never really took the time to know him because his brother is my former classmate and so, I did have a glimpse of his life. Then, it finally came the day that I saw him doing something rather cold to one of my friends. It wasn’t actually something very mean… it’s just plain cold, and my eyes rolled (I would never do anything like that). Since that, I got paranoid because the things he does started seeming like an act of sarcasm. When he laughs at my jokes, I’m not sure if it’s a frantic, “hahahahaha…. That’s funny” or a sarcastic, “hahahahahaha…. That’s so stupid of you”. It made me more careful at my actions in front of him because I have always disliked labels on my forehead. Anyway, that is just how I felt… it’s NOT a fact. He is actually a kind guy and he does show me a lot of respect. He calls me “brother” occasionally which pretty much proves my point. So keong, if you’re reading this… I might owe u an apology =)
Rashpal Singh
I used to chat with him when I was working at you-know-where. He was a regular customer and does come across as very obnoxious sometimes. When I returned to school to prolong my studies, he literally whacked me many times despite the fact that I’m 3 years older… but it did stop later on. In other words, he plays rough… he still does, but he can be very nice too. Every time I sms him to invite him for parties or to contribute for my friend’s birthday cakes, he will not keep me waiting at all. I noticed this when I messaged him in the midst organizing kok loon’s bday party and when I invited him for the xmas party. The part I remember the most about him is when he took the trouble of organizing me a farewell party before I left school last year… who knew a kid like him had a soft spot. The party turned out to be the cheekiest and craziest party I EVER had. We all ended up dirty and wet by smearing cream of the cake one another. It is the most memorable memory of my schooling days at dato hamzah… and I have rashpal to thank for making it possible and for giving me something really meaningful. Thank you=)
Kok Loon
This is a fun guy but his mood changes easily. He too is often not taken seriously. He showed me his temper before and frankly speaking, I totally had it. I mean, he pissed me off many times before and yet I never literally barked at him. I did not because I know that these guys are much younger and therefore me being the older one should be more rational. Anyway, I did have more good times compared to the bad ones with him. He was at most of the hang out sessions I was at. He took the time to invite me and so on…We did get along well when we were both serving at the prefectorial board… and he is sort of a good prefect. I can tell that he cares for his friends a lot and he makes it very clear. He is afraid that things will change between them someday.One thing that I do struggle with him is the language barrier, because his speech is too often ambiguous. Anyway, he still consults me for opinions and advices, just like any other friends of mine, which is a good thing… because as long as people need me, I will always be there.
MAJLIS GRADUASI 6A4, SMK DATO HAMZAH 2009.
nie for all my beloved frens.... moga2 kenangan terabadi!!!!
Saturday, January 2, 2010
CREAM WARS!!!!!!
my juniors threw me a farewell party when i was about to graduate from school last year. they bought me a cake n started smearing cream on me.... which later broke into a rampage.
we were all wet and dirty due to the little "war" we had.
here's the video=)
thanks to everyone involved in the making of this experience...and special thanks to rashpal for taking the initiative to throw mw this party.
hope that we will remain friends even after i have left school. hope too that u will enjoy having me around as much as i love spending time with you guys.
i will always be your big bro... hahahahaha=)
love you guys n take care.
2009 in REVIEW=)
What is 2009 like to me???? Well, if I were to conclude everything, it was overall a wonderful year. Somehow, I cant help but to feel a little discomfort upon saying this towards the fact that I had too much of fun and was happy most of the time (despite the fact that I sat for my STPM papers). There is nothing really wrong with it… somehow, it seems like having too much of fun doesn’t seem normal to me. I am more used to with heartaches and emotional turmoils that I have been experiencing since I turned 12 and all throughout my teenage years. Maybe happiness will take a little time to get used to with… but I do wish to have more of years like this throughout my life, and by the grace of God, anything is possible. Anyway, these are some of the highlights of my life in the year 2009.
-I performed (sang a song) for the Prime minister of Malaysia and his cabinet members on the “majlis ramah mesra aidilfitri, kementerian pelajaran Malaysia” in putrajaya.
-I met yasmin ahmad and the cast of “talentime” during the movie discussion at FINAS. I had to take 2 trains and a bus to get there… It was all worth it. Less did I know, yasmin or “mak” as I used to call her passed away the following month. I was crushed but held a sense of gratitude that I’ve met her. If these never came to pass, it will eternally leave a hole in my heart, eternally.
-I was featured both in utusan Malaysia and sinar harian for the MPP elections that was held at school. I lost the election though had the majority number of votes (406 votes to the competitor having only 108 votes). I despised this particular event.
-I was invited to the movie premiere of yasmin ahmad’s film, “muallaf”. I am indeed honored to be among the first in malaysia to watch this flick before the day of it’s release. I too was given the opportunity to meet the actors and production crew of the movie. All thanks to aunty orked (yasmin’s sister) for inviting me… =) thanks a lot aunty.
-I painted on a canvas, producing my very first artistic piece called, “scales”. (my dad named it). It was done as a project for stpm seni paper. I actually used real painting utensils and technique. Yasmin ahmad was my inspiration behind the painting as it was being painted according to her artistic concepts. Above all, I had the blessings of God and my parents upon the canvas…. Hopefully, It will secure me an A in the particular subject.
-I performed at some minor events, like the form 6 annual dinner and the graduation ceremony…. I was supposed to perform at Goldcourse hotel too for the “majlis apresiasi ko-kurrikulum daerah klang 2009” but unfortunately, my performance was scraped off the moment I got there.
-I coached the debate and drama team of smk dato hamzah. Brian Lim from the drama team walked away with the best actor award (I won the same award 2 years ago) but the play per se was disqualified due to violence (how violent can a school play get?). somehow, I gained a lot from these experience… especially when it comes to friendship and the trust of my friends. Love you guys=)
-I served as the deputy to both MPP (which I “lost” the election at odd circumstances) and the prefectorial board…I didn’t really get a kick out of it. But, I really did enjoy serving as the president of the English Language Society.
-All by myself (because of the grace of God), I managed to bring 88 students for a trip to zoo negara. I was definitely a lot of work when it comes to all the typing, permission seeking, parental approval, budgeting, financial source, providing food, ticketing, etc…. etc…etc!!!! I choose zoo negara because it’s next to FINAS (the place I met Yasmin) and towards the fact that it is my final year schooling so, I would want to go back to basics and embrace places that I would love to go with my friends if I were 7. It is NOW or NEVER that we are paying a visit there.
-I received a prize at school for my accomplishment in the subject MUET (Malaysian university English Test). The English language society (whom I am the president of) was considered as one of the most active clubs of 2009.
A lot of REALLY good things did happen but these are the only ones I can recall. Somehow, I felt that the main reason why 2009 is such a great year is not because of the things I’ve achieved but because of the fact that I was capable of experiencing love to a deeper level from God, my family and friends… life without love is definitely not worth living in. for that particular reason, I do hope that all you wonderful people will continue to be in my life and will love to have me around too… God bless, love you all n may 2010 be even better than 2009. take care.
-I performed (sang a song) for the Prime minister of Malaysia and his cabinet members on the “majlis ramah mesra aidilfitri, kementerian pelajaran Malaysia” in putrajaya.
-I met yasmin ahmad and the cast of “talentime” during the movie discussion at FINAS. I had to take 2 trains and a bus to get there… It was all worth it. Less did I know, yasmin or “mak” as I used to call her passed away the following month. I was crushed but held a sense of gratitude that I’ve met her. If these never came to pass, it will eternally leave a hole in my heart, eternally.
-I was featured both in utusan Malaysia and sinar harian for the MPP elections that was held at school. I lost the election though had the majority number of votes (406 votes to the competitor having only 108 votes). I despised this particular event.
-I was invited to the movie premiere of yasmin ahmad’s film, “muallaf”. I am indeed honored to be among the first in malaysia to watch this flick before the day of it’s release. I too was given the opportunity to meet the actors and production crew of the movie. All thanks to aunty orked (yasmin’s sister) for inviting me… =) thanks a lot aunty.
-I painted on a canvas, producing my very first artistic piece called, “scales”. (my dad named it). It was done as a project for stpm seni paper. I actually used real painting utensils and technique. Yasmin ahmad was my inspiration behind the painting as it was being painted according to her artistic concepts. Above all, I had the blessings of God and my parents upon the canvas…. Hopefully, It will secure me an A in the particular subject.
-I performed at some minor events, like the form 6 annual dinner and the graduation ceremony…. I was supposed to perform at Goldcourse hotel too for the “majlis apresiasi ko-kurrikulum daerah klang 2009” but unfortunately, my performance was scraped off the moment I got there.
-I coached the debate and drama team of smk dato hamzah. Brian Lim from the drama team walked away with the best actor award (I won the same award 2 years ago) but the play per se was disqualified due to violence (how violent can a school play get?). somehow, I gained a lot from these experience… especially when it comes to friendship and the trust of my friends. Love you guys=)
-I served as the deputy to both MPP (which I “lost” the election at odd circumstances) and the prefectorial board…I didn’t really get a kick out of it. But, I really did enjoy serving as the president of the English Language Society.
-All by myself (because of the grace of God), I managed to bring 88 students for a trip to zoo negara. I was definitely a lot of work when it comes to all the typing, permission seeking, parental approval, budgeting, financial source, providing food, ticketing, etc…. etc…etc!!!! I choose zoo negara because it’s next to FINAS (the place I met Yasmin) and towards the fact that it is my final year schooling so, I would want to go back to basics and embrace places that I would love to go with my friends if I were 7. It is NOW or NEVER that we are paying a visit there.
-I received a prize at school for my accomplishment in the subject MUET (Malaysian university English Test). The English language society (whom I am the president of) was considered as one of the most active clubs of 2009.
A lot of REALLY good things did happen but these are the only ones I can recall. Somehow, I felt that the main reason why 2009 is such a great year is not because of the things I’ve achieved but because of the fact that I was capable of experiencing love to a deeper level from God, my family and friends… life without love is definitely not worth living in. for that particular reason, I do hope that all you wonderful people will continue to be in my life and will love to have me around too… God bless, love you all n may 2010 be even better than 2009. take care.
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