A Speck Of Dust In A BIG Universe

Me write.
Me is writing.
Me wrote.
Me finished?

Me wish luck to Jarod and Yee Lui.
Me send strength to Alan.
Me wish fun to bears.
Me congrat YF.
Me wish luck to WL.

Me continue to write.

Ingredients for a fantastic BBQ - MEd TESOL way

1 good weather prediction
1 fantastic spot in the huge field - preferably with grass, trees and access to a wide blue sky
Around 20-odd people - preferably mixed nationalities
4 cute kids
3 disposable grills - or a medium sized portable grill
A lighter
10 litres of liquid
8 kg of meat
2 huge packet of crisps
A frissbee or a football

First, excite and build anticipation with promises of great food. Leave it to rest for a day. Next, ensure the good weather and spot in the field is well secured. Add the 20-odd people and 4 cute kids into the mix - make sure the noise made is at a mind-blowing decibel. Throw in the grill, lighter, liquid, meat and crisps - make sure the mixture is in a frenzy mood. Finally decorate it with a frissbee or a football. To know if it is ready - the mixture has to be bubbly, smoky and filled with laughter!

Meeting and separation is bitter-sweet.
Meeting exudes a sunshiny colour - mixture of honey yellow with pink tint.
Separation gives out splashes of greyish dark blueish hue.
Both colours, put together, exhibit a strong contrast - life should be vivid, clear, mind and soul bewitching.

One of my principles in life is that “it is never goodbye, but see you soon”.
Very positive, sugary and cheerleader feel. Probably in huge doses would lead to toothache or diabetes.
One never knows how life would turn out and to say goodbye is like closing a chapter in life instead of allowing a continuum (this depends on context, e.g. friends and family).
In a way, it gives one an initiative or purpose to maintain the fragile connection (loaded with emotions and memories) which in these times are sorely needed.

The first person to leave was Sergi but he is still flies back for his dissertation.
Then MJ left for London.
The first group to truly leave was my Egyptian friends. A diverse group of people which allowed me a glimpse into the Egyptian culture and at the same time allowed me to practice my smattering Arabic (to view it as a language rather than connecting it with religion which should be in the first place).
Next on the list would probably be Ruth.

I would probably leave with a heavy heart - heavy not with sadness but with all the wonderful memories created during the past one year.

What pops into my head my I hear Amsterdam (in no particular order): -

-    the smell of weed
-    the ringing of the church bells or clocks
-    the rain
-    the canal
-    Anne Frank
-    friendly amsterdamers
-    lots of bicycles
-    Boris
-    huge Schiphol airport
-    van Gogh
-    TALL people

Definitely a city one must visit. Go during April - where tulips are blossoming and the weather is dry.
Pictures here: -  Koninkrijk der Nederlanden

Setiap manusia adalah insan yang kurang sempurna dan sentiasa berusaha untuk mencapai kebahagiaan dari segi mental dan emosi.
Itu adalah fakta tetapi kekadang saya rasa semakin setiap hari berlalu semakin berkurangan intelek saya.
Disinilah terletak seorang insan yang ingin mencapai tetapi terkapai-kapai di lautan kesunyian, tenggelam mencari pertolongan.  

Thanks to our tutor we had a fantastic diploma party. It was great just to see everyone!

Had a wickedly fantastic time in London. What did I do? Well I remembered entering ZARA numerous times (showcasing the tenacity of mankind when it boils down to a certain pair of shoes). Had a good deal at MNG - 20% off all products - so got myself two tees. Took a stroll at Notting Hill. The houses were so white, had fancy gates and look so magnolia-ish. Imagine ladies with coiffed hair, in nice apron and welcoming the man home from work with a peck on both cheeks sort of atmosphere. Portobello road was great especially the antiquities section. We visited Portobello during the weekdays - pro: beat the crowds, con: nothing much to see till we got to the antiques section.


Watched a musical - Wicked. It's based on a book about the Wicked Witch of West from The Wizard of Oz. I love the music and this is one of my fav musical - CATS, Blood Brothers, Grease and now Wicked. Grateful to be able to catch Keri Ellis in action - first Brit to play the role at West End. I love her representation of Elphaba. She even recorded a rock version of "Defying Gravity" with Brian May - of Queens.



Took a walk in the park. Nice. Kinda make me want to diligently do research once return home to get a shot at applying to Oxford. Lofty dreams.
Had good Korean dinner and lunch - bibimbap, kimchi stew, dukpuki, tofu stew, kimchi pancake and amazing drink of cinnamon and rice (traditional drinks of Korean - not soju). Great!

I will be going to London this week for 5 day with HJ and BH.
Looking forward to watching Wicked and just taking in some sights.
Will be away from 21 - 25th.
Coming back to a goodbye party held by the TESOL team - 28th.

I went to the optician to do a check up on my eyesight. Have been squinting at signboards in my glasses so i kinda have this uneasy feeling that my eyesight is undergoing some stress.
And ‘aye‘ for confirmation. Left slight increase of 0.5 whereas the right a major increase of 1.25.
So did order a new pair of glasses.
*sigh*
Age is slowly creeping up on me.