MASUM 2012

Life is like racing. We don't get to choose the lane we run, the team we want or the competitors we race. We can say life is unfair. Hmmm...exactly~! But it doesn't mean that we should live on with it. I always believe that we can change our life. Not completely changing but I've been positive about many things in life.

We can choose to complain or we can choose to get over it. It's the choice we make that matters. And I choose to believe.

Those who complain can never learn to love. I always know that all the things I do are not meant to impress anyone. I never want to, I just want to improve myself, this I tell to myself everytime when I step onto the starting line. When I look up, it's the lane that I need to conquer. Good or bad, it depends on how I want to perform. And I know I want to bring out the best in myself. It doesn't matter if those on the adjacent lanes are national athletes, I just need to beat myself.

The most important thing is to finish strong to the best of your ability and feeling proud of all the efforts and sacrifice. And I have no complaints.

Tough decision

Life is about making decisions. We make hundred thousands decision in one day. I know life is always being tough on me, testing my body, mind and soul. I have no break.

I never try to capture attention in public but some how attention finds its way to me. I can run but not away from decision. I need to make decisions.

Sometimes, I will think this way, I don't want to offend any party. But then why should I strive so hard to impress those parties that don't even care how I feel.

Life is on going, I'm still in the journey. Nevertheless, win-win situation is always my ultimate direction. I know it seldom happen but at least I tried.

Speech contest

Spent one whole week thinking of what to speak in the coming international speech contest.

One week gone, deadline's near, doomed!

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Heavy rain fell, idea's here, done!

Such a waste of my brain juice, I would rather use it for other things.

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Busy busy, no time to practice.

Tomorrow tomorrow, the day the day,

Nervous but ever ready.

Chemistry X

When you chuck a panodol soluble into a glass of water, effervescence will take place vigorously and fill the glass with bubbles.

It took me long enough to realize that they are some of the greatest friends in my life. That's how I felt while making the video. It's boring to watch it over and over again alone. But the chemistry is totally different when you watch it with your classmates. No word can describe the touched heart.

That happened this evening. I'm so glad to see everyone felt the same as I did. As usual, things will always start slow. After capturing our precious moments, the old feeling filled the atmosphere and everyone just can't stop talking about our stories.

I love my classmates.

Life won't be the same without you.

Our 7th reunion video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5S86UcB3fqo&feature=youtu.be

Sin Chao

Just before I leave the airport, Hanoi, Vietnam.

"Thank you for boarding Malaysia Airlines, the destination is Kuala Lumpur, the temperature at Kuala Lumpur is sunny with 30 degree celsius. Please remain seated until the take off...."

Strange feeling ran through my head. It was just like yesterday when I landed at Hanoi. The temperature was 13 degree celsius. My first flight abroad had just ended. A land that I can only know from the television screen appeared right in front of me. 13 degree celsius is too cold for tropical creature like me, 2 layers of clothes is too thin to cover my shivering body. Sin Chao, Vietnam!

Vietnam is a totally different world from Malaysia. Motorcycles rule the road, left hand drive and everyone is wearing sweaters. But yet the warm hospitality made me feel very comfortable.

The most unforgettable experience was to walk across heavy traffic without fear. I could have died a thousand times doing that in Malaysia. It was super duper scary at first but then culture integration makes me braver and braver till I can cross the busy streets on my own.

Eating on the streets was a special way to integrate yourself with Vietnam. Cold weather, a bowl of warm sticky rice with a cup of hot Vietnamese green tea, watching people carrying big stakes of goods on their bikes. And they honked a lot. When I say a lot, I really mean it. It's the best morning call even though my room was 17 storeys away from the 6a.m. street.

Ha Long Bay remains as mystery, a piece of untouched land, so peaceful, so pure, blessed with nature's touch. Simple amazing. It really deserves its place as one of the 7 natural wonders of the world and UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site.

These experiences couldn't be the same without the incredible 27 friends. Different culture, different background but fused harmoniously under one roof.

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"Dear Passengers, we are reaching Kuala Lumpur International Airport soon..." I looked out, it's the familiar sunshine that I've been bathing with for 22 years, warm. Yes, it's home. I had promised not to cry. At least not in front of my 27 incredible friends. OK, just 2 drops of joy and cheers to mark an ending to this wonderful journey. (Probably because Eddie was crying harder next to me)

These few days have been awesome. I love Vietnam, the people, the food, the culture and most importantly the friendship.

Cam on, Hitachi.

I'm ready

This is the time when everyone is busy preparing for their final exams. As for me, I have an extra homework to do, that's Hitachi Young Leaders Initiative.

When I was young, I always wanted to contribute something to the country, to represent the country in sports but I never expect to carry Malaysia in this forum.

I'm absolutely excited about HYLI and it has made me a more confident and out-going person. It's a wonderful experience for me to see the world and letting the world to see Malaysia too. Therefore, I know I have to perform to my level best and make Malaysia proud.

Yes, I'm ready!

To the next destination

Things start to settle as the semester comes to an end. But the journey call life will never stop.

This week is the week I've been waiting for. Time to think of some of the stupid decisions I've made. I need to become more mature.

I haven't decide on my next destination although Petronas has path the route for me. Many keep asking me why do I want to let go of the chance to do PHD straight away. If my future is not planned ahead then perhaps I would choose to become an academician, just like my parents.

Perhaps a Dr

Perhaps an Ir

Perhaps a DTM

Perhaps a Miss
Perhaps...perhaps... Life is always full of choices and there is no right or wrong to each.

And perhaps, it would be better if I focus on what to do NOW. And let time lead me to the next destination.