Half A Century: Malaysia's 50 Years of Indepence.

Not too long ago, i embarked on an assignment to ask youths staying aboard on their opinion on Malaysia's 50 years of independence and i got the opinions of friends and friends' friends to get the article done. It was published last Tuesday on theSun's U! section.

Anyway, here's the article below:


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So, what about my two sens on the issue?

Well, i'll be one who would be giving the politically-correct, textbook answers. I'm that simple.

It's great that Malaysia has achieved 50 years of independence. But i believe it takes more time, effort and cooperation from every one in the country to make Malaysia a place they can call home. There's definately so much more room for improvement.

Well, for me, i'm grateful to be in a place where there's great food of various kinds almost 24/7.

I'm grateful there's a roof over my head, and a place to study. Not to mention a chance to be employed and also vote for my government.

I'm grateful that i don't have to be walking around trying to duck stray bullets coming my way.

As they say, hujan batu di negara sendiri, hujan emas di negara asing.

Happy 50th Hari Merdeka!

Love & Peace!~

BC?

Kicked!

A darn biker kicked my car as i was heading back home from the club.

Apparently, i was somewhat blocking his way, but i failed to notice him till i stop before the traffic light, and he honked me. Swerving left, he then tried damaging my car.

But let's be realistic - kicking my car with only flip-flops and riding with a pillion girlfriend to balance with later is much more riskier compared to the 0.2 HP damage to my car.

Sad, sad rider.

Love & Peace!~

BC?

Call the Police... or not!

Last night, after dropping off Joanne Lee at her place when we were heading back home from the short, pleasant meeting with Justin Tan in Sg Long, Dewgem and i were stopped by the police.

Reason: speeding along the highway.

This was the first time i was pulled over by the police, and i was a little nervous.

The policeman came to my car, and told me i was speeding over the designated speed limit.

It was near the exit towards Taman Connaught, where the highway was the steepest. On a normal day, i would speed up along that road and before reaching that exit, i would engage to free gear and let my car move by itself; speeding down to about 90-105kmph. So technically, i wasn't speeding- my car just gradually got faster with momentum and speed.

"U mau bayar sekarang atau nak saman?" he asked, as he was looking at his ticket book.

With my mp3 player blarring Lifehouse's Am I Ever Going To Find Out over the speaker, i politely asked for the ticket. I don't believe in bribing (or cheating, for that matter) to get out of any sticky situation.

He replied, "U tak mau bayar ka? U mau saman ah?"

"Ya, boleh bagi saya samanlah," I told him, as i held up my left hand.

"I tak suka orang macam u lah. U pergilah!" he scolded me, as he left my car. So, i decided to leave the scene and send Dewgem back home.

"Did you see whether he wore the 'Saya Anti Rasuah' badge?" Dewgem asked.

I couldn't remember whether he did or not... or did he cover it up as he was talking to me. And the speech above was somewhat like that lah....

But getting away without needing to pay was a great relief at about 2am in the morning.

Anyway, what i discover from last night's incident:

1. 80kmph Speed Limit!

Yes, that's the speed limit along the Kesas Highway. I believe Sharon Kee can testify to that, ya? I now know that i should not try speeding, free gear or not, after 12am along the road.

2. Old habits die hard

This is truly a case of harapkan pagar, pagar makan padi. If they are not pulling up their socks in trying to improve their image and performance, this stereotype would keep ringing in the community.

3. It pays to be honest
Cheating/Compromising can only take you so far. If i were to give in and pay them some coffee money, not only will i be real short on cash, but i would feel really, really guilty deep down in my gut. Being honest will take you way so much further! And in my case, no unneccesary spending!

4. Heads up
To Rowen, remember, you might be issued a summon, though technically, it's my car and it was me behind the wheel!

I guess i should stop here, or i'll end up in the same mess like some certain Taiwan university student who rapped the national anthem was in, and have to apologies over the Internet for the mistake done; and ending up humiliating the Malaysia blogsphere.


"...Call the police coz I've lost control and I really want to see you bleed
I can't do nothing if I can't do something my way
I must be crazy if I follow every word you say
When the shit comes down you'll be the first to walk away"

Taken from James Morrison's Call The Police

Love & Peace!~

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The Wheels Of The Bus Goes...

With the recent commercial vechile accidents turning up in our local daily, i just want those wheels to keep moving. I wonder if the public can don any fear of public transportation by now. But i suppose the need for these vehicle to get from point A to point B surpasses those fear.

Reading the news, i can't believe people with unpaid summones and vehicles that somewhat failed yearly inspections can be left running on the road as if it was in prime condition. Who are they kidding?!

Hopefully, bus operators can take helm of a more responsible role in putting the safety of their passengers first, rather than profit.

And i pray, when Ernest comes back home from Terengganu later today, he'll be home in one piece, on a bus which has more than a smiling, friendly bus driver in it.

Love & Peace!~

BC?

Staring Blankly.

What would you do, if you lose your focus in life?


Rin Asano: Dying without achieving your goals... or living on for years and realising you will never achieve them - which is worse?

Manji: Hell... no way to know until you're dead

Taken from Hiroaki Samura's manga Blade of the Immortal (Cry of the Worm, Part 3: Path of the Sword)

Love & Peace!~

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I'm No Poet

Like Issac Mendez who paints a figment of the future while stoned, i write poems while i'm half-awake. I drowzily write poems something without knowing i can write one.

Last semester, i wrote one for the competition, organised by the English Language Society in the campus after being asked by one of my friends to joined. Even Alex Woon took up the challenge. With the theme was "The Language of Love", i decided to give it a shot.

My poem was entitled "The Affectionate Talk Blues"

Anyway, here's the poem:

Red roses wither, chocolate melts
Unwelcome have I entered within
Telling me something’s off-key
Hundreds of hours have I lingered
Lamenting in darkness I have.

Say those words beyond comprehension
Speak lines that transcend time
Shout and break language barriers
Scream till your lungs collapse
Silence – when you’re close by.

Gaming with confusion and complications
As I fall for you
Distance and time matters not
When your hand’s in mine
When my heart’s with yours.

Smiling when I see you
Listening to the strumming music
Fingers touching your tender skin
Your scent dazzles the nose
Can jubilation taste this heavenly?

Blissfulness in eyes I see
Contentment sings this lonesome soul.

The chocolate taste familiarly pleasant;
It’s rosy, bitter and sweet.

In the end, this poem landed me in third place. This poem can still be seen in the English Language notice board in my campus.

Love & Peace!~

BC?

I wonder...

Taken from PostSecret

What we ask from time to time, when we lose our focus, direction and purpose.

Love & Peace!~

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Silent Scream.

"...You're coming back down
You say you feel lost can I help you find it
When you come around
From time to time we all are blinded
You're coming back down
You don't have to tell me what you're feeling
I know what you're going through
I won't be the one that lets go of you

I think it's time to just move on

When you come back down
If you land on your feet
I hope you find a way to make it back to me
When you come around
I'll be there for you
Don't have to be alone with what you're going through..."

Excerpt from Lifehouse's Come Back Down

Since you don't visit this blog, i don't feel obligated or ashamed to post this entry.

It has been six months since back then; where i could see a little further into my future.

But, i guess it was just me on the one-way street. Me misinterpreting the signs; living in delusion.

I'm glad there's someone who really cares for you. Someone who is way much better than i can ever be now.

I'm glad that we can still be friends. No special treatment or double standards imposed.

I learn not to hate. Ergo, i learn to forgive.

Yes, you're still my friend, though the colours in my heart faded away. My vision blurs....


"...We'd never know what's wrong without the pain
Sometimes the hardest thing and the right thing are the same

Maybe you want her maybe you need her
Maybe you've started to compare to someone not there
Maybe you want it maybe you need it
Maybe it's all you're running from
Perfection will not come..."

Taken from All At Once by The Fray

Love & Peace!~

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