My pre-college years are the years that people have seen me as sombong or pendiam. Somehow or rather, they know me, my name, and I know their name but I have never had conversations with them. This does not only apply to my peers, it also applies to family members.
Through the wonderful social networking tool that is facebook, my niece from my half sister added me up. She is the same age as me (actually she's a whole month older than me to be exact). Its not one of those jejak kasih situations, where I have not met her ever, I have, and I do meet her almost every year since I could remember during Hari Raya. Haven't seen her or that side of the family for a while since It has been 2 Hari Raya's and another coming since I celebrated Raya here in New Zealand. Well the point is that, I have never spoken to her ever in a full conversation, probably an occasional Hari Raya greet, but never a full on conversation. Its probably me, being very shy during those occasions that I do meet them once a year, my nephews and nieces from my half siblings, which I told her should change next time we meet.
There are also ex high school peeps that I haven't spoken to but somehow know who they are. Well probably thats normal, a loser in high school knowing who the cool kids are. But anyways, one of them, Jeng, who I remember Iylia always repeating her name Jeng NurAzrina, (I found that he has that habit of repeating names yang sedap sedap...macam Meqsu Aslina, even before I met her and became me novia hehe..) said hey on facebook chat. She started with hello, and asked immediately "kenal tak?", and I replied, kenal, tapi tak pernah borak. haha. She said it was probably because I was sombong, which is not uncommon, as many of my friends, including my close ones today, says that had a sombong face in high school. I just never gave my face any thought really, never knew people were paying attention to my face. haha
These two situations made me realize that it really was silly of me not conversing with mutual friends, or distant family members, and I know I would never shy away now. I think being away definitely helped me develop that part of me that has always been lacking, the confidence to meet new people and converse with them and hope for further conversations in the future.
Later amigos..
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Friday, July 10, 2009
Yes, It happened in Palmy
Bersatu Games 2009 was held in Palmerston North from the 6th to 9th of July. Yes, It happened in Palmy. Due to the efforts of Iylia and Rahmat, Bersatu Games 2009 was a success in the eyes of not only us, MUMSA, but also got heaps of praise from the other contingents. I give a standing ovation to the those two, who I am proud to call my friends. I sincerely say that the games success were due to mostly thier efforts however modest they would be and give credit to the whole association. I am one who feel that I could have done so much more to aid my friends in thier time of need, but thank god, the event went well. I cannot say yes when people come up to me and ask me, "wahh, lega la kau lepas ni, boleh tido..". I don't deserve to say yes to that, because frankly, I did sleep. Only Iylia and Rahmat and a handful of others deserve to answer those questions with a "yes".
Bersatu Games 2009, a fairly smaller event compared to the previous years I have been to in terms of contingent participation. This year, we see a collaboaration with UMNO and Petunia, as well as CMSA and Petsoc, which reduces the number of participating contingents by 2. Also, we did not get any representatives from WUMA as well as Lincoln University, which again reduces the number by 2. Bersatu Games 2009 only got 6 contingents.
Alhamdulillah, the weather was good despite a few brief moments of showers, in general, it was good. The only sport that was effected by the rain was basketball, which was promptly dealt with, when smooth running of the Sepak Takraw event finished early, which left an opening for basketball to be played inside.
This year, it is not only the year that Bersatu Games is hosted in Palmy, but MUMSA has made history by coming in second overall for the first time ever. Last year, we were estatic when we won our first gold, but this year, it has been really unbelievable, when MUMSA's name got called for almost all the sports, meaning winning a medal for that event. Even for handball, when we got first place, It was unreal, coz we only trained once. (I apologize to all that got pushed around by me during handball, thats the way i've played with the handball club in Massey, I sincerely do apologize)
Anyways, all of MUMSA are now down with coughs and colds, I guess due to all the cheering and the sleepless nights. I'm gonna make this post on Bersatu Games 2009 short and sweet because the event was short and sweet.
Yes, It really happened
Bersatu Games 2009, a fairly smaller event compared to the previous years I have been to in terms of contingent participation. This year, we see a collaboaration with UMNO and Petunia, as well as CMSA and Petsoc, which reduces the number of participating contingents by 2. Also, we did not get any representatives from WUMA as well as Lincoln University, which again reduces the number by 2. Bersatu Games 2009 only got 6 contingents.
Alhamdulillah, the weather was good despite a few brief moments of showers, in general, it was good. The only sport that was effected by the rain was basketball, which was promptly dealt with, when smooth running of the Sepak Takraw event finished early, which left an opening for basketball to be played inside.
This year, it is not only the year that Bersatu Games is hosted in Palmy, but MUMSA has made history by coming in second overall for the first time ever. Last year, we were estatic when we won our first gold, but this year, it has been really unbelievable, when MUMSA's name got called for almost all the sports, meaning winning a medal for that event. Even for handball, when we got first place, It was unreal, coz we only trained once. (I apologize to all that got pushed around by me during handball, thats the way i've played with the handball club in Massey, I sincerely do apologize)
Anyways, all of MUMSA are now down with coughs and colds, I guess due to all the cheering and the sleepless nights. I'm gonna make this post on Bersatu Games 2009 short and sweet because the event was short and sweet.
Yes, It really happened
Monday, June 29, 2009
random thoughts to fill the void
As my sayang would say..."Oh my goodness!"
I have been the most inactive in my short period that I have blogged. I realized that I have only posted 6 entries this year. At the rate I am going, I will definitely not surpass the previous year's statistic of 17 posts. I haven't had writers block per say, I have loads to write about, but I have had people say I have overstepped the line of jiwangness as of late, and although I am not forcing anyone to read my posts, I would understand why, and I myself would comment the same thing if I was reading my own posts. As a result, I found that I over think what I write, and becomes something pretty unreadable, and most of my posts are left as drafts, and unposted, and probably rightly so.
So, I have been again been bombarded (takder ah bombarded pun) by close friends and family, with questions of why aren't there any updates. "Biler nak update?"..."Update lah blog yg bersawang kamu itu..."..."takder post baru ker?". Looking back at my older posts, I have wrote mostly about my activities with MUMSA, maybe thats why I have less un-jiwang things to write about. I feel really bad not helping Iylia out more when I could have.
So its winter here in the southern hemisphere, and I am not liking the cold weather. I know, practically everyone says that "i rather be cold than hot,"...but i seriously do not like freezing. Its better to sweat, at least I lose some weight...haha. With this dislike of the cold weather, also makes me think of home, of the people...and the food. Again "Oh my goodness!", i've been wanting pisang goreng for the longest time, and keropok lekor, and eating late supper at one of the mamak's or ayaq bu.
I have also been dreaming of futsal....ahh that cage like haven for football players that are pretty talentless when it comes to a full 11 a side field match. Within those cages, dreams of emulating your favourite players are actually reachable...
I called Hafiz couple of days ago. Its good to talk to him after 2 months or so, so updates were aplenty. Alhamdulillah, all updates are happy updates, some of em even downright funny. HAHA. Wedding bells, or maybe more appropriately kompang beats, have hit the kakibangku crew. I am trying and hoping that I would get back in time for one of my close friends wedding. He's probably the first really close friend that is gonna get married, and I really wouldn't want to miss that day and share the joy.
For the past two months I got 2 one off jobs at a real estate company. First job was to create a short introductory video, which was great, because I like creating videos, which got me 150 NZD, not bad, should have charged more....and the second job was just to reformat the boss's laptop, which I charged 150 NZD, which is kind of high considering it was an easy job, even easier than the video job. Those jobs helped a bit with the groceries. The boss is a nice guy, and InsyAllah, more jobs will come from that company.
Bersatu games is literally 5 days away from the posting of this entry. This year, it hasn't been something that is greatly anticipated like the previous years. First year, Iylia had already briefed me on BERSATU, and I was excited at the prospect of the games. Last year, It was more exciting, because the team/ contingent grew, and for me hopes were higher. There was a real spirit within the club. This year, we're hosting it, and we should be proud of that. I think its the thought of organizing, that makes us less focused on winning and worrying wether or not the games will run smoothly...well thats what i think.
Well, I hope after BERSATU, i'll have something more interesting to write...and in more frequency. Till then i bid you adios,
hasta luego amigos
I have been the most inactive in my short period that I have blogged. I realized that I have only posted 6 entries this year. At the rate I am going, I will definitely not surpass the previous year's statistic of 17 posts. I haven't had writers block per say, I have loads to write about, but I have had people say I have overstepped the line of jiwangness as of late, and although I am not forcing anyone to read my posts, I would understand why, and I myself would comment the same thing if I was reading my own posts. As a result, I found that I over think what I write, and becomes something pretty unreadable, and most of my posts are left as drafts, and unposted, and probably rightly so.
So, I have been again been bombarded (takder ah bombarded pun) by close friends and family, with questions of why aren't there any updates. "Biler nak update?"..."Update lah blog yg bersawang kamu itu..."..."takder post baru ker?". Looking back at my older posts, I have wrote mostly about my activities with MUMSA, maybe thats why I have less un-jiwang things to write about. I feel really bad not helping Iylia out more when I could have.
So its winter here in the southern hemisphere, and I am not liking the cold weather. I know, practically everyone says that "i rather be cold than hot,"...but i seriously do not like freezing. Its better to sweat, at least I lose some weight...haha. With this dislike of the cold weather, also makes me think of home, of the people...and the food. Again "Oh my goodness!", i've been wanting pisang goreng for the longest time, and keropok lekor, and eating late supper at one of the mamak's or ayaq bu.
I have also been dreaming of futsal....ahh that cage like haven for football players that are pretty talentless when it comes to a full 11 a side field match. Within those cages, dreams of emulating your favourite players are actually reachable...
I called Hafiz couple of days ago. Its good to talk to him after 2 months or so, so updates were aplenty. Alhamdulillah, all updates are happy updates, some of em even downright funny. HAHA. Wedding bells, or maybe more appropriately kompang beats, have hit the kakibangku crew. I am trying and hoping that I would get back in time for one of my close friends wedding. He's probably the first really close friend that is gonna get married, and I really wouldn't want to miss that day and share the joy.
For the past two months I got 2 one off jobs at a real estate company. First job was to create a short introductory video, which was great, because I like creating videos, which got me 150 NZD, not bad, should have charged more....and the second job was just to reformat the boss's laptop, which I charged 150 NZD, which is kind of high considering it was an easy job, even easier than the video job. Those jobs helped a bit with the groceries. The boss is a nice guy, and InsyAllah, more jobs will come from that company.
Bersatu games is literally 5 days away from the posting of this entry. This year, it hasn't been something that is greatly anticipated like the previous years. First year, Iylia had already briefed me on BERSATU, and I was excited at the prospect of the games. Last year, It was more exciting, because the team/ contingent grew, and for me hopes were higher. There was a real spirit within the club. This year, we're hosting it, and we should be proud of that. I think its the thought of organizing, that makes us less focused on winning and worrying wether or not the games will run smoothly...well thats what i think.
Well, I hope after BERSATU, i'll have something more interesting to write...and in more frequency. Till then i bid you adios,
hasta luego amigos
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Terjun
! Hola,
So last Tuesday, me, Saf, Ezim, Haizat and Harris drove up to Lake Taupo for a road trip. We left Palmy at around 11 AM, yes, quite late for a road/day trip, but hey...kata bujang-bujang semua, kind of..hehe. Anyways, most of you, by you I mean my friends who read this blog, would already know the main reason for the trip was that me and Saffy could go skydiving. Yes, skydiving. 15000 Ft, of pure expensive fun..haha.
When we arrived, me and Saf went to the counter to register, and opted for the silver package, which included the DVD, pictures, a t-shirt and a jump from 15000 Ft. One of the variables that you had to fill in was your weight, which I confidently thought was 85, so I put down 85. Hahaha. Didn't know that we had to really weigh ourselves....and it turned out to be more than 85. Mader Ef tul..
We waited for another 20 minutes before they called us to suit up in those skydiving suits that you usually see people who skydive wear. I honestly at this point was really calm, and really didn't know what to expect. When I did the bungee jump in my first year, this moment, the calm before the storm, was the time I got really nervous. But honestly, I did not feel that buzz.
After suiting up, I met the instructor who was going to jump with me. Owh, we're doing a tandem skydive, not solo ok. If I was doing a solo dive, I would literally pull that parachute string immediately after jumping out the plane. haha. Anyways, I felt confident of the instuctor, whose name is Brad Rock by the way, because he looked large and strong enough to cope with my more than 85 Kgs of weight.
Another 10 minutes passed, and we were asked to line up at the loading area. We waited for the plane to park, and one by one, we enter the plane. I was the first to enter, which means that I was the last to jump. Shit..I'd rather be the first. After all 18 of us were on board, (6 jumpers, 6 instructors and 6 cameramen), the plane took off and gradually went up and up towards the sky.
At this point, I was pretty quiet, and Brad, who was attached to me using harnesses and ropes and other safety gear, kept asking me if I was ok. I was ok, really I was, It was just the thought of me jumping out of a plane finally caught up to me. It was the thought of accomplishing another one of my all-time to do list. The fear factor has not kicked in yet. Only when they opened the door, and the cold air came in and went up my suit, did the fear really kick in. One by one I saw them jump, and finally Brad eased me up the seats, and positioned us at the exit door. A quick exit photo, and 3, 2, 1...and I was falling from the sky.
I felt like grabbing something, that reflex when a person is falling down, our body automatically reaches for something. So I grabbed my safety harness. 2 seconds after, Brad grabbed my hands and I let go, and we were free falling. I couldn't really think, I know I'm falling from the sky, and I see the cameraman in front of me. I wanted to scream, but no chance of that, the wind was blowing up at my face, and the goggles were kind of loose that made it a bit uncomfartable. But being a true poser, when the camera was in front of me, I tried my best to give a thumbs up, trying to give a smile. hahah. It was the greatest rush i've ever experienced so far in my life. Several seconds passed, then I felt a jolt upwards, and suddenly the air was calm, and I could hear myself again. He had pulled the cord and we were now parachuting down.
While we were parachuting,
Brad: "Welcome to my office"
Me: "Not a bad office to go to everyday, if I say so myself"
Brad: "Beats wearing a shirt and tie everyday"
After 2 minutes of parachuting, we landed in the landing zone. Awesome! Awesome!
Skydiving was not as scary as bungee jumping in my opinion, but skydiving is waayy more exciting. I recommend everyone to try it once in your life. Hehe.
I leave you with a video I put together to further let you enjoy my joy.
Hasta Luego Amigos
So last Tuesday, me, Saf, Ezim, Haizat and Harris drove up to Lake Taupo for a road trip. We left Palmy at around 11 AM, yes, quite late for a road/day trip, but hey...kata bujang-bujang semua, kind of..hehe. Anyways, most of you, by you I mean my friends who read this blog, would already know the main reason for the trip was that me and Saffy could go skydiving. Yes, skydiving. 15000 Ft, of pure expensive fun..haha.
When we arrived, me and Saf went to the counter to register, and opted for the silver package, which included the DVD, pictures, a t-shirt and a jump from 15000 Ft. One of the variables that you had to fill in was your weight, which I confidently thought was 85, so I put down 85. Hahaha. Didn't know that we had to really weigh ourselves....and it turned out to be more than 85. Mader Ef tul..
We waited for another 20 minutes before they called us to suit up in those skydiving suits that you usually see people who skydive wear. I honestly at this point was really calm, and really didn't know what to expect. When I did the bungee jump in my first year, this moment, the calm before the storm, was the time I got really nervous. But honestly, I did not feel that buzz.
After suiting up, I met the instructor who was going to jump with me. Owh, we're doing a tandem skydive, not solo ok. If I was doing a solo dive, I would literally pull that parachute string immediately after jumping out the plane. haha. Anyways, I felt confident of the instuctor, whose name is Brad Rock by the way, because he looked large and strong enough to cope with my more than 85 Kgs of weight.
Another 10 minutes passed, and we were asked to line up at the loading area. We waited for the plane to park, and one by one, we enter the plane. I was the first to enter, which means that I was the last to jump. Shit..I'd rather be the first. After all 18 of us were on board, (6 jumpers, 6 instructors and 6 cameramen), the plane took off and gradually went up and up towards the sky.
At this point, I was pretty quiet, and Brad, who was attached to me using harnesses and ropes and other safety gear, kept asking me if I was ok. I was ok, really I was, It was just the thought of me jumping out of a plane finally caught up to me. It was the thought of accomplishing another one of my all-time to do list. The fear factor has not kicked in yet. Only when they opened the door, and the cold air came in and went up my suit, did the fear really kick in. One by one I saw them jump, and finally Brad eased me up the seats, and positioned us at the exit door. A quick exit photo, and 3, 2, 1...and I was falling from the sky.
I felt like grabbing something, that reflex when a person is falling down, our body automatically reaches for something. So I grabbed my safety harness. 2 seconds after, Brad grabbed my hands and I let go, and we were free falling. I couldn't really think, I know I'm falling from the sky, and I see the cameraman in front of me. I wanted to scream, but no chance of that, the wind was blowing up at my face, and the goggles were kind of loose that made it a bit uncomfartable. But being a true poser, when the camera was in front of me, I tried my best to give a thumbs up, trying to give a smile. hahah. It was the greatest rush i've ever experienced so far in my life. Several seconds passed, then I felt a jolt upwards, and suddenly the air was calm, and I could hear myself again. He had pulled the cord and we were now parachuting down.
While we were parachuting,
Brad: "Welcome to my office"
Me: "Not a bad office to go to everyday, if I say so myself"
Brad: "Beats wearing a shirt and tie everyday"
After 2 minutes of parachuting, we landed in the landing zone. Awesome! Awesome!
Skydiving was not as scary as bungee jumping in my opinion, but skydiving is waayy more exciting. I recommend everyone to try it once in your life. Hehe.
I leave you with a video I put together to further let you enjoy my joy.
Hasta Luego Amigos
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