Consolidating 2009

A new year calls for a celebration, as it marks the end of a cycle and the beginning of another anew.

Equally important, it is also a time for self-reconciliation and consolidation.

2009 was whacky, with many ups and downs.

I’ve got a taste of working – 3 months of internship. Tough as crap, but great experience nonetheless. Hate the traffic.

I’ve commuted a lot – trains and express busses. Which was excellent, as it gave me lots of time to read. Finished approx 12 books in 6 months (2009’s resolution accomplished).

My 2009's weekends were non existent.

I stood along Jalan Tun Razak at 6a.m. marshalling the lanes for marathon runners; volunteered to help at the KL Standard Charted Marathon. And Déjà vu, I waited 2 hours for a delayed 2.45am IPOH-KL train at 2.45am on a separate occasion.

I studied like hell, and slacked equally as much. The end is near, 6 more months and I’m done for good. Always great to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

I travelled north for a day’s event, two days before college exam. I did it again for my external paper.

I brought 30+ orang asli kids to KL for an education trip.

My dumbo brother registered for marriage. I got myself a new sister.

[Not their kids!]

And in a short span of a month, I’ve lost 2 maternal uncles. I was never close to my extended family members, but their passing brought us all a little close. More importantly, they reminded me of my roots and values.

My uncles lived a modest life in a kampung. The first had a simple job, while the seond runs a sundry shop. But both supported their families well – children are all grown up, education, and independent.

The sudden passing of the first uncle reminded me to never forgot my origins no matter where or what I am. Whilst the other’s last words were advice to always work hard, and be filial towards parents.

And I long and hope for such simplicity.


Anyways, here’s a happy 2010 to everyone!

PS: 2010’s resolution – MEAT FREE MONDAY.

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I Can't Believe Too!

From Tony Pua's FACEBOOK status:

"Tony Pua cannot believe it when Deputy Works Minister, Yong Khoon Seng (Stampin) was too lazy to finish his speech this evening and stop responding just after an hour claiming to be too tired. He refused to read out the reply on toll roads claiming the answer is too long, and will give written reply instead!!"

Here's Datuk Yong Khoon Seng for you

A complete example of what an MP should NOT BE.