Monday, April 29, 2013

BEDA #25 - Color Combinations Tell Something

BEDA #25
Date: 29th April 2013

next up on fashion,
this post is more general...
it'll be on color combination...

do you know that by dressing in a certain color,
we're sending a message...
and some colors are tied to different messages...
some, only when combined do they make a whole new message...

i would like to start with two combinations that i have and always think that they can send a message...
i have a green checkered shirt, a purple tie, and a gold tie...
when i wear the shirt with my gold tie, it gives an impression of life, of value, similar to Jean Grey's Pheonix color...
it gives the message of class and elegance and of positive value...
however, when i switch to my purple tie, it sends the opposite message...
green and purple could be tied to poison ivy, of poison, of death, of evil
a stark contrast from just the changing of my tie colors on my green shirt...
so you see?

similarly, if i combine blue with white or black...
with white, it gives a serene, celestial feel.
something cooling and safe...
something nice...
but with black, it gives an almost punk effect...
blue and black usually associates with night and danger...
see the contrast from just a change in color?

i hope you can see what i mean...
your colors send a message...
so, match wisely or go adventurous...
and since i'm a rather artsy person,
i could relate the colors to their symbols...

yours truly,
J


BEDA #24 - 5 Male Fashion Must Haves

BEDA #24
Date: 29th April 2013

I'VE BEEN SUPER BEHIND SCHEDULE!!!
SORRY!!!!
(but it's not like you miss me or anything)

since i'll have to out a series of posts to catch up,
i'll write on something i like...
FASHION...
but since there's so many female fashion stuff around,
today, i'm gonna speak on male fashion
and i will start with 5 Must-haves for Every Guy

1. a black tie


As every lady needs to have her black dress, every men should have his black tie. You could (almost) never go wrong with a plain black neck tie. It's a classic and will compliment any patterns that may come as it is not loud and would work together with your shirt. Alternatively, a white tie would be good to have as well. These two colors would (usually) not clash with other colors and patterns as they're very neutral.

2. a blazer

A blazer is a must have for every guy (especially young guys). The materials may not matter much and a piece of blazer could change your whole look in a instant. By putting on a blazer on top of your average t-shirt and jeans and you will look more classy. A blazer could also change your daytime look to a night time look in an instant. Also, a blazer would do wonders on your date nights to add a bit of class to your attire. Warning however, no slippers or flip flops. If you're in shorts, go for loafers as slippers and flip flops are a  definite no no to a classy attire.

3. a pair of good shoes

It doesn't matter whether their sport shoes or dress shoes, shoes are a must. No one wants to see your toes and (maybe) ugly, dirty toenails. As mentioned above, a pair of slippers or flip flops are a definite no no to a classy attire. Plus, wearing those would definitely lower your style-meter. The only places you could wear them would be around your house of by the beach. Whatever it is, closed shoes all the way.


4. a pair of good jeans

Need I say more. A pair of good jeans is a definite must have for guys. Know your measurements and the type of jeans that best shows your shape. If you have big thighs (like me), forget about those slim fit jeans. It'll look horrendous.  Jeans could work for most occasions and they are comfortable to wear.

5. a plain white piece of buttoned shirt

The classic, white shirt. It's a must have for every guy. You can still have your striped or checkered, but do have a piece of plain white shirt with good fitting. In a way, plain pattern or no patterns are classy and would almost never go wrong. Also, it would be good to have a plain black shirt as well. As mentioned above, white and black are neutral colors and would not clash with any other color.

yours truly,
J

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

BEDA #23 - owh burn!

BEDA #23
Date:24th April 2013

once again,
i'm behind schedule..

today, i thought to myself and looking at some things around
i thought this witty thought...
"If you did no wrong, why do you feel it when i criticize? To me, one who did no wrong would feel no guilt nor pain. So, if you're feeling it, what does that tell me?"

think about it...
the Malays have this saying of "siapa makan cili, dia rasa pedas"
which directly translates to "who eats pepper would feel the spiciness"

so, ladies and gentlemen...
some of you know the truth, which i do hope the majority does...
judge for yourself who's telling the truth and who's actually lying...
for liars who calls others liars are mere cowardly hypocrites...

yours truly,
J



Tuesday, April 23, 2013

BEDA #22 - hectic hectic.... FREE!!!

BEDA #22
Date:23rd April 2013

missed BEDA again yesterday due to a hectic schedule...
so, i guess i'll have to do 2 again today...

speaking of a hectic schedule...
guess what,
i'm finally done with the assignment that had been bogging us down lately...
and the taste of freedom is so rewarding...
however, i'm not too sure how the result will turn out...

not to self, don't procrastinate....

i guess that's all for now...
it's kind of random
but i guess that's for now...

yours truly,
J


Sunday, April 21, 2013

BEDA #21 - bring down to climb up, really?!

BEDA #21
Date:21st April 2013

before i start,
i would like to quote again...
this time, it's from the movie Mean Girls.

"Calling somebody else fat won't make you any skinnier. Calling someone stupid doesn't make you any smarter. And ruining Regina George's life definitely didn't make me any happier. All you can do in life is try to solve the problem in front of you."
Cady Heron in Mean Girls

i don't get some people...
i find them utterly disgusting and immature if they have to pull others down to make themselves look better...
like seriously...
i would not want to reveal why i'm saying this but if you're from Malaysia, or even on Facebook much, you'll know what i mean...
like seriously?!
how immature could someone be?
rather than bringing others down, why not build yourself up?
utter bummer bull crap these kind of people...
it's bad enough that you tattered your reputation, you're making it worse by showing your dirty disgusting side and bringing others down...
and worse of all, spreading lies in doing so...
cannot lose in grace is it?
you've been winning for so long but did no good, why should you continue winning?
try losing and if you're good enough, then, make a comeback...
seriously?!

signing off,
J


Saturday, April 20, 2013

BEDA #20 - friends who fight

BEDA #20
Date: 20th April 2013

i came out with a saying today...
i will not say it's mine just because others may have said it...
it goes something like this...
"True friends are not friends who never fight but friends who fight but make up every time"

i know it's a bit weird to think this
but i feel like if friends/couples fight and make it through,
they will have a stronger relationship...
better than those who never fight
i feel this way because every person is different and there are times when just understanding does not cut it...
they will need to fight it out and get it clear their stand...
that way, the other person not only understands but respects your ideal and accepts it (whether incline to it or agree to disagree)...
and if with more understanding and respect, your friendship will get stronger because you are not just plainly, blindly understanding but knowing why they are that way...
you will get to the bottom of it...

also, it's best if they could make up without apologizing because both of them understand that the other is unintentional...
but if one is humble enough to apologize, it shows that their friendship mean something and they would put themselves to save their friendship...

think about it...
like Blair and Serena...
they fight all the time
and that made them better friends...

also, like siblings...
they fight all the time...
and this made them love each other more and will protect each other...
similarly to friends...

think about it...
let's argue it out...

yours truly,
J


BEDA #19 - scars

BEDA #19
Date: 20th April 2013

oops, i missed yesterday's BEDA...
so, i'll post up 2 today...

here, i'm going to talk about scars...
all of us old enough, i believe, had been scarred one way or another throughout our life...

may i quote some quotes before i start...

"Geoffrey Chaucer wrote time heals all wounds. But what he failed to mention was the scar those wounds leave behind, the painful things that happened to us permanently leave their mark. They don't necessarily hurt anymore but they're always there as a reminder, as a memory. And as time passes, maybe the memory gets a little fuzzy. But we always have the scars to remind us that it happened, that we lived through it, that we survived."
Carrie Bradshaw, The Carrie Diaries

"We are, we are, we are
Stronger from every scar
Brighter than any star
We're the outcast, o-o-outcast"
Glee, Outcast Lyrics 

i'm beginning to like these two quotes and i've begun to relate to them...
those memories we have of the past
those wounds that we get
and even the wounds we give ourselves
they will leave a scar
but with every scar
we moved on
we've been through it
we've survived
and those scars
they'll just be a memory of the past
yes, they're still there
to remind us of things that we long to forget
but what if the cure is not to forget
but to embrace it and use those experiences
to better ourselves
to move on from
and also, to help others from...

i could not relate to someone who grew up with a single parent
but maybe my friend can
i could not help that guy
but maybe my friend can
for it means nothing when i said "I understand"
but when someone who had a scar that was from that wound that person is having says "I understand"
he can be sure that he does...

i could not relate to someone who lost a pet
but maybe someone can...

but who i could relate to
are the people who are different
people who others could not relate to
because i have the scars that his wounds are from
and i would use my scars to help him with his wounds.

yours truly,
J


Thursday, April 18, 2013

BEDA #18 - no place like home

BEDA #18
Date: 18th April 2013

you know what,
i guess there's just no place like home...
and i'll be going home after practice tonight...
at home, i'll be able to sleep in peace (i think)
and i can just do stuff i want...

but there are things at home i do not enjoy...
like the internet is kinda slow these days...
and sometimes, just sometimes, parents asking to do stuff at the wrong time when i'm doing something important...
and worst, i don't have the motivation to do any assignment at home...
i'm just that weird...
but then again, they said you shouldn't mix work and rest places...

but nonetheless, i still love to be at home where everything is everywhere...
i can easily cook up something and plus...
the house is clean...
sometimes here, i don't step outside just because it's kinda messy...
(guilty though cos i don't clean outside)

and if i want to go have some food, i have to go out which requires me to shower, change to something appropriate and drive...

so, home is still the best place to be and there's no place like home...


Wednesday, April 17, 2013

BEDA #17 - to infinity and beyond

BEDA#17
Date:17th April 2013

yesterday, i came across this


so today, i did this


that's all...

the thing is, today was a dull day and i didn't really do any real deep thoughts to share for the day...
so, i guess i'll just feed you guys the a picture of me with the infinity sign on my wrist...

or instead, i could tell you about something i was thinking of when i did this...
i wonder how many of my friends would judge me for having that sign today...
would they think i'm against them because i "support" the US?
i mean, seriously?!
why would anyone think that prayingforboston is supporting the US and against them?
the thing is, we don't even know who did the bombings...
we could only assume it could be fanatical terrorists but i will give everyone the benefit of the doubt...
i don't support anyone, i support humanity...
i don't condone killing innocent lives...

this brings me to,
why would "friends" part ways just because of different ideals?
why put years of togetherness to waste just because of stupid human ideals...
think about it
why can't some people be like this?

(credits to whoever picture this is)

yours truly,
J

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

BEDA #16 - like ugh

BEDA #16
Date: 16th April 2013

have you ever seen something people do and went 'ugh!' (at least in your mind)
or that something people do that drive you nuts...
of course you do
we all do
and this is what people call pet peeves...
when i was younger i didn't know what that was...

pet peeves is basically petty things people do that annoys you...
it may not be that annoying to some people, but to you, it drives you nuts and go "WHY DO YOU FREAKING DO THAT?!!"
and if you have not already know,
i'm not as nice as you might think and yes, i do indeed have some pet peeves...
and here below are a few that really gets my head going 'ugh!'


  1. people who use short forms on Facebook.
  • in actuality, i don't like people using short forms at all... don't get me wrong, i dislike short forms, not abbreviations... LOL, ROFL, brb, afk - those are fine with me... wer, u, lyke, l8r - those, i really dislike... i mean, people invented language and spelling, use them... is it that hard to type a few more letters? your fingers bleeding is it? i've actually gone a bit lenient by accepting it (albeit reluctantly) when on Twitter or texting as they have character counts... but on Facebook?! you don't have to save any characters! you can type one whole freaking paragraph and you're not limited... so, seriously?! WHY?! the next time someone on Facebook chat asks me something in short form, i'll just ignore them or question them... and for some of my course mates, you're going to be English teachers one day. practice writing in full, don't embarrass yourself!
     2.  girls who waddle

  • do you know how ugly and ungraceful that looks?! and yes, i do look at girls when they walk... it really bugs me when girls waddle as well as when girls walk with their legs apart (jalan kangkang)... it really bugs me... you jalan kangkang, you look like some gangster wannabe and it's super un-graceful... unfeminine at all..
     3. strangers getting chummy
  • please, i'm not your friend... don't simply touch me... i don't even know where you've been and what you've touched... so, just don't...
     4. people who constantly skip duties/classes without guilt and valid explanation
  • to me, classes are important... i do not like to self study and classes help me a lot... therefore, i could not ever think of why people would want to skip classes just because they're too lazy... come on... alright, i'll give you a break if the teacher/lecturer is really boring and you don't learn much... therefore, emphasis on the word CONSTANTLY skip class... and what's worse, their friends would sign the attendance for them... even worse, they have the balls to ask their friends to sign for them... sheesh
      5. people who walk slow or stops in the middle for not particular reason
  • come on! it's a walk way... you're not the only person walking... please do not hog the road... plus, you're giant arse blocks the whole walkway... i can't pass through you.... and when i walk, i have my momentum. i would not enjoy it if i had to suddenly stop and/or bump onto you...

those are the top five i could think of right now...
of course there is more...
but i'm too lazy to dig through my mind right now... 
so, if you're around me and you do these,
just know that i do not enjoy it but i will keep silent...
your life is your life...

yours truly,
J

Monday, April 15, 2013

BEDA #15 - sometimes, you just have to jump

BEDA #15
Date:15th April 2013

hey blog buddies...
i was talking to my friend today and a thought struck me
there are times and situations that we could not and would not be able to control
and these times are the worst when we won't know the outcome
as we're based on stability and security, it is hard to accept that we're not in control
the furthest we would go would probably be to take calculated risks...
and that, we'll only fulfill when we're sure we can succeed....

however, sometimes, life would not be that nice...
he'll push you into situations where you'll just have to do or die...
no choice given...
and this is when, you'll just have to jump...
trust in God and jump...

so, there will be times when we could not see the future
and every road seem to lead downhill,
you'll just have to jump and see for yourself
you'll never know
you might find something better than hoped for

they once said that you'll regret the things not done more than things done....

yours truly,
J


Sunday, April 14, 2013

why i'm pessimistic with my life

posted: 10th April 2013 but was deleted for reasons...

Warning:
this post is pretty depressing...
read with caution...

Edit (14/4/13): this post was posted when i was overcome by emotions... it's kinda harsh but as i've mentioned, i'll share my thoughts to those who would take the time to know...

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if you must know why i'm bloody pessimistic about my life....
here is why...
i grew up alone...
no shoulder to lean on
no friend i could count on to support me...


i grew up hearing my parents say that
"don't worry about him, he'll be fine"

i grew up chasing for approval
thinking there was a level that is expected of me...
where there is actually none...

even if it's a lie
it's a lie i choose to believe
that when my parents complained about my siblings
and said that none of their children could give them hope
all i could think of was
"what did i do wrong"
and then i realized...
i did not do anything wrong...
there was no hope in me to begin with...

there is a reason i could not fail...
it is not because i'm good at succeeding
it was because there was nothing expected of me anyways...
with no expectation, comes no failure...

i chased and chased for approval
i put on a mask and pretend to be who they want me to be
but the moment i try to please myself
i'm bombarded with rejection

i'm not responsible like her
i'm not intelligent like him...
so, there is nothing to be expected of me

now you wonder why i'm pessimistic about my life
because i've failed the only person who has expectations of me
i failed myself
for not being able to please those around me

i'm tired
i'm worn
i wish i could just pass on
but i cant
for the moment i do
i'm failing Him too...

i tried to run but reality always catch up to me
and the dreams that i wish for
they're too far from my reach...
and i had to settle with what i can do
and not what i would want to

and to be clear
i'm not blaming anyone
when i'm angry
i'm only angry with myself
for failing others
or hurting others...
i'm not angry with the world
i'm only angry with myself
and i would blame myself every time..

you always think that i'm angry at you when you point out my faults...
truth is, i am angry
but not at you
i'm angry with myself

but don't you worry
for those who now know the truth
i will continue to live on
with a mask on my face
i'll continue to show you my carefree nature
and leave my thoughts for my time alone...

BEDA #14- meet me half way

BEDA #14
Date: 14th April 2013

we're almost half way there...
can you say "WAHT?!"
yup yup...
and since we're half way there, let's talk about something half way there...
let's talk about compromise...
now, meet with me half way...

you see, i'm not a super extreme person...
i know my stand and to me, that's that...
i don't need to push my ideals onto other people
yes, i know that sometimes, people have good intentions...
but in the end, the person himself would have to make a choice...
so, by pushing your ideals, you're pushing him away...

i've learned to agree to disagree on somethings...
but there are some things that need to be done together...
here is where compromise comes in place...
why don't you just meet half way...
that way, no one actually loses and both could win (if both could learn to be satisfied)

but there are of course some things that could not be compromised...
you know what i'm talking about...

so, for the things that could,
why don't we...
meet me half way, that way, we'll both run a shorter distance...
(and both have to exercise!)

yours truly,
J

Saturday, April 13, 2013

BEDA #13 - kids, they just want your approval

BEDA #13
Date: 13th April 2013

yesterday, i finally found time to watch (another) Jack Neo film called 'We Not Naughty' that  managed to get a hold on on Thursday...
(yeah, i know i'm late in this)
before watching, i was actually drawn by the trailer and thought it'll be a good laugh...

halfway though the show, there was this particular scene that really gave a knock...
it was a scene where the kid asked his mum "Mummy, if i finish my homework, am I a good kid?"
soon after, the same kid asked his father "Daddy, if I do as you say, am I a good kid?"
this really hit me in a way that i realize that kids, like adults seek approval from their parents as we do from our superiors....

this brought me to the topic of parenting where many parents do not or rather, would not make time for their kids and would not praise their kids...
also, some parents only highlight the goods and compares the kid to his/her siblings or even other kids but when the kid is better, they would just give a nod...
is it too hard for parents to assure their kids that they're doing fine?
parents, your kids need you...
they need your approval
they need to know that you care and that you approve of them as a person

these disapproval has brought our young generation into a generation of "I don't care about you" because they were not cared for in the first place...
there is a hole in their hearts that needs to be filled...
yes, i know God heals all wounds...
but for some kids, you know that this hole could only be filled by their parents...

now, to end it on a not so serious note,
i'm beginning to like Jack Neo's films...
not that they didn't before, it's because i've not come cross his films before until i see Ah Boys to Men everywhere and decided to check both installments out...
Jack Neo's films have good amount of laughs as well as tear jerking scenes...
but what made his films great would be the human value in it...
so, go watch some of his films cos they're pretty good



here, i leave you with the trailer



yours truly,
J

Friday, April 12, 2013

BEDA #12 - erratic sleep pattern

BEDA #12
Date: 12th April 2013

the laziness is taking over me tonight again....
but i'll update nonetheless...
remember when i said i had an assignment to do that i said i'd do yesterday?
yea, i fail... again...
i did not do it...
but i finished it this morning!!!
at least it's done...
HAP-PEE!!!

moving on...
i've been having erratic sleep patterns lately
i've been going to bed late
and waking up earlier than i plan
this may sound good as i have more waking hours and could be productive
but this also meant i slept only a little throughout the night
not to mention i caught myself waking up at odd hours...
but thank God i fell back asleep in a couple of minutes...
so, since work allocated is done for the break, i'm gonna take it easy tonight and sleep early...

till then,
see ya on the flip side

yours truly,
J

(wish i look this cho when i sleep)

Thursday, April 11, 2013

BEDA #11 - Laziness

BEDA #11
Date: 11th April 2013

laziness
today, i feel lazy
i've wasted a whole day lazing around and there's an assignment waiting to be done...
i'm even feeling lazy as i write this now...
despite being lazy, i still write...

yours truly,
J

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

BEDA #10 - Hojicha Tea Latte

BEDA #10
Date: 10th April 2013

say what?!
we've finally reached number 10
woot woot...
wow....
and you never thought i could do it...

so, for lucky number 10, i'm going to speak on my current Starbucks addiction...
currently, i'm addicted to Starbucks' Hojicha Tea Latte...
it's really weird really...
i've been drinking it since yesterday and so far, every cup of Starbucks has been Hojiacha Tea Latte...
i did not realize how much i enjoyed it until a couple of minutes ago when the barista asked me about it...
and i wonder why i like it.......

then it hit me...
it's not as strong as coffee
and not as mild as tea...
it's rightfully in between...
the taste might linger a little but it's pretty good...

so, Hojicha Tea Latte, you're my current Starbucks Addiction!!!

yours truly,
J


Tuesday, April 9, 2013

BEDA #9 - Priorities

BEDA #9
Date: 9th April 2013

today's post is going to be super ironic (or not, it depends)
and short....
cos i have some assignment to finish up....
and i'm still doing this...
lucky you...
you can see that i'm misplacing my priorities...
all because of you guys...
now, give yourselves a pat on the back...
go ahead...
do it...
do IT...
DO IT!!!!
now, feel better?

alright....
let's get serious here...
being a student, (a university student to be exact)
time management is super important
because we have too much "free" time
we tend to take things for granted and only cramp up work at the very last minute...
so, people, prioritize prioritize...
and you can still enjoy in peace after you've done everything else...

now, i shall apply it and go do my work...
PRIORITY!!!!

yours truly,
J


Monday, April 8, 2013

BEDA #8 - Teachers

BEDA #8
Date: 8th April 2013

hey blog buddies,
if you have not already know
i'm currently studying at the Sultan Idris Education University
and being in an education university, it means that i'm studying to become a...
yup, teacher....

so, today's post is dedicated to teachers...
especially to my teachers whom have actually changed my life in their own ways
and made me want to be a good teacher than encompasses all of their qualities that i admire
and as much as i would like to post their pictures for you to admire their beautiful faces, i would not want to infringe into their privacy... so, no pics.... :(

first and foremost,
i would like to remember my primary school teacher,
Cikgu Adnan...
(to be honest, he's the only one that i would actually pay tribute to among my primary school teachers)
i don't know where he is now and if this blog post ever meets him, i wish him all the best
i remember when i was younger, my friends and i would go to his house and he'll give us tuition...
i remember the small crowded room with green walls and green linoleum floor together with the whiteboard and racks of books...
this teacher taught me to encourage your students and see them for who they are...
to see that every student is different and you need to guide them while they're young
to be people who can be of service to society...

moving on to my years in secondary school,
it would be no surprise that the teacher whom inspired me to be better in my (future) career would be our beloved Pn.Malathi...
she's like a mother to us, or a really cool Aunt... :D
to most of my classmates, she's Pn.Malathi, but to me, she's Auntie M...
she's my parents' friend which made her a family friend together with her children...
her sons and i basically grew up together...
one thing i remembered most about Auntie M is that being a teacher, you can impact the lives of your students...
you can change them and give them a better future...
i remember when she told the story of this one student of hers, probably a failing student...
she encouraged him to at least study for what he would want to become and true enough, the student became a policeman...
from her, i've learnt that being a teacher can change lives

well, you see, when i was in form 5, i moved....
and to be honest, in that 1 year, the last (compulsory) schooling year, i did not have the chance to meet a teacher whom i could learn life from...
sorry to say, it was kinda like hell for me that year (and that's the year i blogged the most)

now, in form 6,
i met three beautiful ladies who taught me to be a better teacher
my Biology teacher, Pn.Yusmanita
my MUET teacher, Pn.Hazleena
and my Chemistry teacher, Pn.Jaspal

Pn.Yusmanita (or Pn.Yus in short) taught me that learning is two way and as a teacher, we learn TOGETHER with the students...
it's not like, "I have more knowledge, you listen to me"
but being the form 6 pioneers in that school, we learn together
grew together...
from her, i learned that a teacher could also learn from his/her student

Pn.Hazleena is somewhat more like an older sister to some of us
(but of course, we know our boundaries)
she was humble and treated us as someone whom she can trust...
she showed us that it is okay to be "weak" and stressed out
she showed us that we can trust our students
and they can empathize with us....
(but then again, you must know that we're of the age that these are possible
so, if i'm teaching younger kids, i would know how far i can go...)

Pn.Jaspal, she's like a mother to us (or at least to me)
you see, i can tell you honestly that Chemistry is not my subject...
i failed Chemistry a few times (and that i why i'm studying language)
but as i can see it, Pn.Jaspal looks for the best in her students...
it doesn't matter that i was bad in Chemistry, i was good at other stuff
and she (in a way) showed me i can be confident in things that i'm good at and grow in them

now, there are 2 teachers whom i have the pleasure of working with...
Mdm. Ong and Kak Yeng Nee...
they have taught me but i've learned more when i worked with them...

Mdm.Ong taught me quality in being a teacher
i admit that because i prefer things fast, my notes were not perfectly copied...
she taught me that quality work is important and that students would actually learn better from quality work
she also showed me that we can incorporate fun into learning and this makes teaching and learning much easier...

Kak Yeng Nee, she's a strict teacher...
but she also knows the balance of fun and learning...
she taught me to know the boundaries and draw the line with my students...
there are times to be serious, and there are times for fun...
she also showed me that it is okay to be friends with students as long as the line is not crossed...

and now that i'm in university, i would like to pay tribute to a few of my lecturers whom i've learned from and loved...
they are none other than Dr.Lajiman, Tn.Hj. Sidik, and Dr.Che Ton
surprisingly, all three of them taught/are teaching me literature...
you see, when i first entered uni, they told us that it is compulsory for us to take literature...
and to be honest, i fret because i could not see the joy in doing literature...
but now that i've seen it, i believe my field leans closer to literature than linguistics (and theories)

Dr.Lajiman, he's like a father figure to us...
he brought us to watch a play in KLPAC and he's a patient man...
he gave constructive criticism and encouraged his students...

Tn.Hj.Sidik, he's a fun lecturer to have...
although sometimes i do not get his jokes, but most of a times, i do love them...
he made learning fun and allowed us freedom of interpreting poem...

Dr.Che Ton, she's our mother...
she taught us Phonetics last year and let's just say, she's fun to have around...

and these are all the teachers who taught me life and how to be a good teacher...
one that i strive to be...
to teacher!

yours truly,
J


Sunday, April 7, 2013

BEDA #7 - Perfect

BEDA #7
Date: 7th April 2013

hey blog buddies,
since it's the 7th BEDA on the 7th of April, i would blog something about the number 7
do you know that the number 7 is associated with 'perfection'
God created the world and rested on the 7th day
ancient Greeks regard 7 as a holy number

but today, i'm going to talk about something more superficial
i'm going to talk about the area of physical "perfection"
if i'm to sum it all up, i would say that it was once said
"Perfection is boring, imperfection is beautiful"
and Tyra Banks said
"Perfect is boring, human is beautiful"

if you think you're ugly, i would say
How dare you call God's masterpiece ugly
and there is so much more than what people say
if everyone has the "prefect" nose, "perfect" height, "perfect" figure, "perfect" boob,
this would probably show that God is very dull and lack creativity
plus, if everyone looked alike, everyone will have to wear a name tag...
yea? yea?

so, ladies, gentlemen,
embrace your imperfections
work on your "imperfections" if you want to because you want to and not because people pressure you to
i like the idea ad some ad campaigns that promote inner beauty as opposed to the perfect physical form...
and that is why i love people like Tyra Banks and also the people at Victoria's Secret when Tyra said they never pressured her to lose weight...

remember,
embrace your beauty
but that doesn't mean you should give up your diet plan and gain all the kilos again...
be healthy and love yourself...
cos everyone else would too...

yours truly,
J

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Saturday, April 6, 2013

BEDA #6 - Role Play

BEDA #6
Date: 6th April 2013

hey blog buddies...
today is a day that i'm actually tired and want to go to bed early...
but nonetheless, i'll give you guys something to read...
and today, i'm gonna role play...
and which better role to play for a blogger than the role of the likes of Gossip Girl...
so, here goes...
if i'm to be that type of blogger, my first post might be something like this...

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Hey Upper East Siders,
Blogger Boy here
Your secondary source into the scandalous lives of Manhattan's elite
What Gossip Girl tries to hide, i'll reveal

Now, what does every dark lord has?
Minions I would say.
So here's your chance to fill those spots
And applications are wide open
Just send me your best tips and a selected few will join me in ranks of becoming my Blog Babies

What's in it for you, you may ask?
Let's just say, your nights will be 7 times more fun with invitations to the most elite parties that your friends could only wish to go and lavish gifts even money can't buy

Get tipping people
The night waits for no one

yours truly,
BB
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so, how was it?
do i sound like an evil dark lord, wanting to conquer the social world and ruin lives?
let me know in the comments below...

signing off,
J


Friday, April 5, 2013

BEDA #5 - Of food and friends

BEDA #5
Date: 5th April 2013

sorry for posting this late...
truth is, life has been picking up for me lately...
i've been hanging out with friends...
you hear me, FRIENDS...
i have friends now...
friends that i hang out with...
gone are the days that i sit alone with my fingers running through my keyboard the whole day...
YIPPEE!!!
you gotta be happy for me...
right?

but don't you worry blog buds,
i will not forget you...
for those of you who read this blog,
who walked with me
who embarked with me on my adventures
whether openly or stalkingly
i will not forget you

now, being Malaysian, our favorite thing in the world is.....
FOOD!!!

it was a nice way to start my mid-semester break,
(although there's gonna be class tomorrow)
we ate and we chatted...
we laughed and we walked...
it was fun and we had fun...
some shopping but mostly eating...

they say the friends you make in uni will be there for life...
i believe to some extent that it is true...
i don't know how long we'll last...
but here's to now and hopes for the future...

"will we stay in touch
will we stay friends
or will we part ways
when this all ends

when grad caps fill the air
when we walk out of this place
will be still say hi
or will we just pass by

but for now i know
for now i'll live
for today is the day
that we're still friends
and that is all that matters"

as we've grown from our youth and enter adulthood together
we learn things in life that we must face
we grew mature together while still having fun
we saw each other through the highs and lows...
so, to all my close buds i make here in UPSI,
we now see the reason we're here...
to find each other and grow together...
imagine if i have gone to another university...
i might not meet these fabulous people whom i could share and talk to...
(psst psst... not to mention drink with)
love y'all...
xoxo


a little under 2 years ago...

today...

Thursday, April 4, 2013

BEDA #4 - it's like bumping into an old friend

BEDA #4
Date: 4th April 2013

it was my daily routine...
wake up, and TO THE INTERNET!!!!
i was on my daily updates...
Facebook, Youtube and today
i was on Twitter as well...

it was there that i saw a tweet from Amelia Tay
the tweet was something on this site called hellopoetry.com
and by now, poetry was something i kinda enjoy
so....
OFF TO hellopoetry.com

there, i found my outlet...
my creative outlet...
a side of me that not many knew existed...
Jared, the poet...
and there, i posted my first poem...
one that i wrote few weeks back...
now, i have an outlet for my poems with people who enjoy poetry...
it's, it's like bumping into an old friend....

hello poetry,
where have you been all this while?

for those of you who want to see my piece, please feel free to head on to
http://hellopoetry.com/-jared-yap/

thank you (takes a bow)


Wednesday, April 3, 2013

BEDA #3 - Crash

BEDA #3
Date : 3rd April 2013

my laptop has been crashing a lot lately...
it's just really annoying...
today itself, i have just formatted my computer 4 times...
and i'm currently installing my programs...

this brings me to technology...
or more to the need for technology...
in this time and age, it is almost impossible to function without technology....
the last time, i spoke on connections...
now, i need technology, not only in communication but in almost every aspect of life...
such a bummer...


Tuesday, April 2, 2013

BEDA #2 - Key-Whee!!!!

BEDA #2
Date : 2nd April 2013

yup, key-whee!!!
im one of those people who likes sour fruits...
speaking of which,
did you know that kiwis have more Vitamin C than your popular oranges???
i read that online few days ago...
and also, did you know that you can actually eat the skin of the kiwi?
it has a lot of antioxidants....

eating the skin?!
am i crazy?
nope...
i've started to do so recently and it's actually fairly simple...
not uncomfortable at all...
it's almost like eating a hairy apple...
just, don't lick the skin and stuff...
straight away bite it in and you'll be on track...

so, people...
try some kiwi cos they're good for ya...
actually, have some fruits...
they're good for your diet...
and to keep you healthy...

Monday, April 1, 2013

BEDA #1 - Fooled

BEDA #1
Date : 1st April 2013

So, today's April Fools day huh...
it's been a while since i was last punk'd...
it's been years since i let my guard down...
or i was just too tired to suspect anything....

first was unexpected and unintentional...
me lecturer said we all will need to re-test our mid-sem test that we took last week...
and then, he handed out some sheets which turned out to be our assignment sheets...
0_0 owh...
and he just realized and said it was unintentional..

initially, my morning class was cancelled and i went back to college a little later this morning...
in the afternoon, i checked my Facebook to find an announcement posted saying class is on...
the announcement was posted at midnight...
yesterday, i decided to hit the sack early and so did not know of the announcement...
panicked, i scrolled down the comments.....
needless to say, the announcement was a prank and if it wasn't i just missed class...

so, i was fooled twice today (till now)...
now, i'm just laughing it off with a blank face...
LOL...

so people, Happy April Fools day...
remember, prank safe and don't hurt others...
also, remember that karma's a B...