Yikes.. I was on the newspaper!!

So it has been..

I just came online knowing that no one would actually come online during the rainy hours. It was a time for me actually get back to blogging.

Well that didn't came in mind at first, i remember Cik Ruzana mentioning that she might be placing all the pictures she took during our Annual sports day online and so I typed out words that might match the search in the search box at goggle.

First, i typed "SMK Taman Maluri sports day".. quite weird stuffs came out and non of them were actually to what i wanted. And as i scrolled down.. I saw my middle name there as well as my school name in one of the 10 articles. Was it a coincidence? i was kinda surprised at first.

Then i began becoming more curious.. So i typed my full name at the search box in Yahoo search box instead. You'll be amazed by the results. I saw an article. And i got even curious.. GUESS WHAT!! DAMN!

Students share tips on crime prevention.
(From Malay Mail)

KUALA LUMPUR: They were almost robbed but they managed to escape unscathed.

The harrowing experience has made Form Two students Remon Melchizedek and Siah Mun Hong, from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Taman Maluri, to be extra careful in public places.

"Three weeks ago.

Siah and I were in the toilet of a shopping complex when a man approached us and asked for RM1.

At first, we wanted to give him the money and leave.

"Siah opened his wallet and the man asked us for more money.

We were lucky the crowd started to come in, so we slipped away," he said.

Schoolmates Nurul Farhana Rosli and Nur Liyana Zaimuddin said one way to prevent themselves from being victimised was to learn self-defence.

"It is also important to remember emergency numbers like that of the police.

We must not walk alone when we go out," said Nur Liyana.

"Don't mix with the wrong company and get to know your neighbours.

They will help us when we are in need," said Nurul Farhana.

These youngsters were among 27 students at the launch of a crime prevention campaign by the Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation's vice-chairman, Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye, at Sungei Wang Plaza on Thursday.

It was held in conjunction with the Hari Raya and Deepavali festivals.

Lee said pamphlets will be distributed to Government departments, non-governmental organizations and the public.

"This is a continuous effort.

We will have crime prevention dialogues and seminars," he said.

After the launch, Lee and Bukit Aman director of management, Datuk Kamarudin Md Ali, who is also the foundation's exco member, distributed goodie bags and pamphlets to shoppers.

There were also martial arts performances by members of Malaysian Silat Cekak Association and Malaysian Silambam Association.

I FOUND THIS ON ONE OF THOSE WEBSITES!!

not denying the fact that this is true.. But come on la people!! How to show my face again now?? haihz.. Anyways.. for more info:
If you want to have a look by yourself go ahead this is the url
www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-9764616_ITM

My Last Sports Day Year 08'

It was a morning like no other..
I woke up at 4am and took my early bath. At one moment, I just stared at the mirror infront of me.. I told myself, today is the day you've been waiting for, The Annual School Sports Day..

Oh i could remember each and every year that I've attended the sports day and everyone of them ended in a close call between Teratai and Dahlia for the past 4 years. It was a tight rivalry between just the both of them, however, we the unfortunate one's to lose each and every4 year to them. They just have the best line up each year.

I could remember back when I was in form 2, Jocelyn was one of the best runners for Dahlia's under 15 girls squad and how i would be bullying her back in those days.. Haha.. kinda miss her so much now that she is in Sarawak.

Form 3, and it was basically the same thing. I sat on the sidelines and watched them race. We had plenty of good runners, like Jimmy Arizona, but just not good enough. But i did my part in supporting my house till the last breath. Dahlia won that time.

Form 4 was the year for me to shine. It was the "Tall Duos" for Teratai. Iskhandar and another tall dude. They were dominating almost all the events for us except the sprinting. I was chosen to take part in the 400m, 4x100m and 4x400m race. First time I'm given the opportunity to run. It was like a dream come true for me. I always dreamed of running on the tracks alongside our finest athletics. It was a double bronze and a silver in my first year as a track runner. Dahlia still won the overall results. I remember Iskhandar telling me that i'm gonna be an important asset of Teratai next year.

And the Fifth and final year for me with the team. I was chosen to be the House Leader for Teratai. Earlier this year I was already chosen to take part in The Long Jump event, 100m, 200m, 4x400m, 4x100m, and the "last minute" 1500m event.



Personally, I already had a huge rivalry with the Firdaus Abu since Form 4 when he outran me to get 1st in the Cross Country race, I got 3rd fastest. He was just one of the finest athletics during my time. On the right is the picture of me receiving my third prize trophy (My most prized possession).


Back to the story. It was a tougher call for me cause now in Teratai, i didn't had anyone to look up to, someone who could have or would have inspire me. All i knew was that I was nervous. Then it came to me, "Now you're their leader!, You must show them, Inspire them, support them, Do all you can for them!" Basically they were looking up to me to set an example. Yet, i did what i can.. I was there every training on Tuesdays and never gave up on my team. On the preliminary rounds, I got second for 1500m and first for the long jump event. A good start for Teratai I guess and also my first Gold medal in a secondary standard. I made it through the finals of the 200m as well as the 100m. So i kept waiting till Race day.

>>>> A fast forward to the futero.. >>>>

And as soon as it was, it was the eve of the biggest event for the school, The Annual Sports Day. The night before i was up till 11pm and i couldn't sleep for a reason. My heart kept beating and i was nervous to actually keep thinking about it. I had a few disappointments when some of the people i knew couldn't make it for tomorrow, kinda disappointed with that, but that all changed when Miss Ruzana called me that night. She said she would be there and it was great to actually have someone like her around. She being an Ex-teratai teacher herself coming to support, gave me some calmness.

Just as I was getting packed up for tomorrow, I was cleaning my spikes when my mother came in the room.
She gave me a look and said "Your Granny was right.."
I was like "Right about what??"
She replied "She told me, one day your son will be a runner. He is gonna take part in a major event and he will make you smile."

That moment, tears streamed down my face. I couldn't help but to cry that night. Personally it was a sad moment for me, My granny already had this planned out for me, she knew one day I'll make it.. It has been 10 long years since I last sat and talked to my granny. I was a pesky little rascal that time, causing troubles for my granny. But i loved my granny so much. The reason of my obsession over orange was because of her. She used to love dressing me up in orange shirts and pants. I was young when she passed away and how it was a bitter part of life. Over the years, I felt that I had a strong chemistry with my granny.

That night, I told myself that
I'm gonna give everything..
ALL..
More than I've got,
just for my granny.. (my late granny).

I reached the stadium at 7.30am. First thing i did was my warm up. I jogged a 400m as well as did some stretching. Hours later the first event took place. The infamous 100m race. Many claim this as an important event. 30 seconds before the race started, i knelt down and prayed silently to my Grandma. I did this 30 seconds earlier in all my other events as well. I managed to run pass all the other athletics to win the prestigious 100m event. "This ones for you grandma!"

I almost managed to swoop a bronze from the 200m race. "Another one for you!"

At that moment, I was mentally energized, but physically felt pain on my groin area. My was praying my legs didn't fail me at an important moment like this. But, as how i hate to say it, I was driving myself a little too drastically by participating in a back to back race event. (Meaning that i have to get ready to run again once i finish my current race and again repeat the same thing.)

When i finished my 2nd event, i had about another 20 mins to prepare for my 4x400m race. I took a seat at the stands and actually took time out to talk to the gang for a while. I personally told Kheng Wai to replace me instead in the 4x400m race. I didn't thought for a moment I was driving myself too hard. He was also thinking about it for a while then later rejected the offer. He wasn't even prepared to run that day. I can't blame him though. After the 20 minutes has passed, i wore my shoes and got back into the track. Somehow i felt recovered. How? By talking with the gang! haha.. Funny.. but i was good to go..

I got to find out that the other 3 runners representing the house was amateurs.. Form 3.. all 3 of them. It didn't matter much to me.. All i told them was to do their very best. Personally i went to each of them and said "Don't drive yourself too much if you can't! I need you to finish the race (at least in 2nd or 3rd)! not to win it! That is more important than anything else" Well, I was placed to be the 2nd runner to help out my team. When i recieved the baton from the 1st runner, my position was last.. Yea.. last.. Eventually i ran as fast as i could beating my injuries and just ran like no other, I managed to pass the baton to the 3rd runner being 3rd in the standings. However, we didn't managed to grab any medals but we finished in fourth. The other 3 was disappointed but i cheered them up saying it wasn't bad for an inexperienced team. I told them to try harder next year.

I wasn't disappointed, i had to run with a injury and i felt what i did was as good as i could. Better than enough. But all i needed was just another medal to achieve my annual resolution. With one more event left, i couldn't give up. Just couldn't.

It was the 4x100m race. An event that could just make or break our chances of being the champions. My worst fear though was Rizal, he is an inexperienced runner. He isn't really fast but i had faith in him. The week before, i was talking and advising him on this run. I volunteered to be the 3rd just after Rizal (2nd runner) just for a back up and gave Hazli to be the forth runner with Khairul Nizam being the first runner. We started off pretty well, Nizam managed to pass the baton to Rizal being in 3rd placing, Rizal managed to maintain the 3rd spot despite having runners like Nazim, Haikal and Arief against him. He passed the baton to me and i raced to Hazli being in 2rd place. It was up to Hazli for us, and he got 3rd place for us. Yes! I ran towards Rizal and jumped on him congratulating him for his part as well as to the other 2 who did an outstanding job them self.. We did it! I got a medal! 3rd placing was just as good as nothing. Rizal of all of them was the happiest.. He was the hero of the hour!

So now it all came down to the statistic counts as well as the overall results. So we were placed in the middle of the field under the scorching hot sun. They slowly announced the results of the events that took place. And it came down to the trophy giving.

The first trophy was for the Best Overall Results in the Preliminary Rounds
Teratai won!!

Yes I was jumping like mad! We went up as groups to claim the trophy.

The second award was for the athletic of the year
We were all looking at Firdaus at this one, he has already won 4 out of his 4 events, being a great leader and pulling off a great show. I stood up and applauded at Firdaus. Then they said
Olahragawan 2008 ialah ... "REMON dari Rumah Teratai"

I WAS STUNNED, LEFT SHOCKED.. 5 Seconds i was stiff as a rock and i came back to reality Screaming in unbelievable JOY.. This is the Best Ever Achievement that any athletics would dream of having.. and I was given this award.. One of the greatest achievement for me.. This is enough for me.. More than enough.. Being the best is more than i ever wanted.

And The Final Trophy was for the Overall Results.
TERATAI!!

WE WON! WE WON!!! WE FINALLY DID IT!! WE WON TOURNAMENT!!

NOT 1 YEAR!
NOT 2 YEARS!
NOT 3 YEARS!
NOT 4 YEARS!
BUT 5 YEARS!
5 years of patience to lift up the trophy for the purple team (Rumah Teratai).



WE DID IT! ALL TOGETHER!! It was the greatest achievement for a leader. Being able to win it all.. But i wasn't naive about it.. I did went to each of the Leaders and shook their hands in sportsmanship. This is the picture my friend took with all the awards we won that day.



Now, this is the credits for the whole campaign.

THANK YOU

- to my Mom for taking the trouble to be there (although you were an honored guest of the PIBG) to watch me and support me all the way.

- to my juniors, for their unstoppable support when i was on and off the tracks, running, training and even just walking.

- to Hafiz, for taking my place as head of the Red Crescent Society and doing my job very well when i was out there running and involved in activities of my own. As well as for his 100% faith in me. Thank you from the head to toe.

- to Cik Ruzana, for taking your precious time out to actually come to watch us in the stadium. You missed out half the training session of the F1 just to be with us, and I'll take that as a huge sacrifice. It was you, you wanted to be there to watch us. That is just very caring of you teach. Thank your from the bottom of my heart!

SORRY

- to Nazim, my best friend. Dude, this was a race and i'm sorry if i'm the cause of you not getting any medals this year. I'm very sorry if this year was a disappointment to you because of this. We had some close calls. Especially in the 200m race when i over took you the last minute to get the 3rd placing. I'm sorry Naz.. One part of me if just guilty over that.

- to Calvin, another buddy. For not attending your carnival. Dude i had sports day on the same day as your carnival. And going there with my sweating face and smelly body to your school would just spoil your image. So i'm sorry for not being able to be present at the carnival. Really sorry man.

- to The Green House guy, for blocking you/walking on your track at the 4x100m race after passing my baton to the last runner. Although it wouldn't make much difference in the results. It was wrong and i didn't knew you were behind me. I'm sorry man.

- to Firdaus. Firdaus Abu, dude, you are the best athletic our school ever produced. One of the best competitors i would ever dream of having. You having 4 gold and failing to get the Prestigious Athletic of the Year was just wrong man. I'm sorry to see that disappointed look on your face. I'm sorry for taking what we all fought hard to get. It is every athletics dream of getting that award. I'm sorry.

A SPECIAL EMOTIONAL MOMENT

- to my Grandma, for having the thought of me to become a athletic one day, It really strive me to do more than 100%. You are a great person in my life granny. I ran bursting my energy for you. Each prayer i made on that track that day was all for you. I know you were looking down on me from Heaven and watching me run. I hope I made you proud! Thank you Granny.. I love you and Miss you so much.

And to the others who supported me from behind.. Thank you very much i really appreciate your support and your advise.. It made me really happy just to have you there..

Now a small clip made from Kheng Wai.. He really surprised me with it.. It did made me shed a few tear drops just looking at it.. And thank you Team Hawk, Thank your friends.. Thank You Kheng Wai...

Muscle Tenderness

No! I don't have a muscle tenderness..

It was about today actually, one of the runners who was running the 100m run came to the campsite and complained about some problems he was having near the groin area. I asked him personally if it was a cram or what was it? Then he said it is painful every time he made the attempt to walk..

Walau.. I myself suspected that he had some problem near his groin.. Kind of sad for an athlete to suffer this types of injury. Luckily, Mr.Nizam was there, so he did his own style of check up which i observed from a far..

Well, after a few minutes he was still unable to actually move properly without support. And Mr. Nizam suspected that he has a torn muscle. He was placed on a stretcher and was brought to the ambulance. Mr.Nizam personally requested to the teacher for me to actually follow them to the hospital.. He told me all that was needed to know about the victim and he also asked me to report this to the doctor, M.O.A, M.O.D in charge! hehe.. I didn't know what it meant but i learned that later they were the doctors assistants..

APA LAGI! It was my first time to actually been put into action.. Lagi best pulak naik ambulance! With the siren going Eno!Eno! Eno!ENO!ENO!ENO! We cut traffic man! Damn fast! Excited gila man! I sit infront!

We reached the hospital and took the runner out from the ambulance.. I reported to the officials about the injury he suffered, "Muscle tenderness around the groin".. Walau.. felt so professional man.. Treat me like i pro! Malaysia Boleh!!

Theres no reason to be happy actually, i pity the runner dude, suffering from a injury like that could cause you not to walk anymore! That dangerous! His muscle could keep tearing if he forced himself.. I just hope that he should be better by tomorrow or day after that...

Best thing was to actually be in that situation.. to understand what is emergency all about and how to react in situations like those.. I've learn quite alot actually..

PBSM ROCKS!

PowerFreako Slobs..

I'm personally talking about my office bearers when I actually mean slobs.. It could also refer to others as well.

See the think that i don't like is that people who actually are given high post or just an ordinary post.. basically just been given a post.. I don't like the fact that they actually don't do a thing at all! Not performing well, is still fine with me.. but not doing anything at all, now thats just wrong.

I don't think that you deserve to be given any post if you don't work at all. I mean.. why do you keep thinking of yourself? Yes, exams is important, I don't deny the fact!! BUT you! taking this opportunity to get a certificated just by coming for a just a day, JUST ONE DAY, now i don't think that is fair.. do you?

Imagine the others whom actually did the their job for more days than you.. Do you think you deserve it more than them? I don't think so.. Even if they don't really know what they are doing (or in other words inexperienced members), at least they have the initiative to actually leave out the rest and come out to help.

I'm not blaming anyone for making their exams seem more important. Heck! it is! but whats the point of you coming for just a day and trying to get a certificate out of it.. I don't think that you actually deserve it.. Do you?? keep asking yourself that question.. Might as well not come at all, save your pride while you still have it..

Its been a difficult couple of months for me just because I don't have any cooperation from my office bearers.. Why? its because everything else is important.. Tuitions, Exams, Homework, Curfew, Outing.. Everything else.. They might be important for you but open your freaking head and do some critical thinking. Why the hell did you ask for a post in which you can't seem to be doing a good job at? Even if they voted you.. vote yourself out!

Its like you're WANT everything you can set your eyes on.. but you can't handle the responsibility GIVEN to you.. You're given the privilege to actually keep the post that you currently have even if you don't do much, but asking for more than that is just way way off the line. Yes, you do attend meetings once in a while and thats good.. Better than nothing yes, but you are forgetting that you are a leader in the presence of that society. You're suppose to set an example.

I'm not saying that I'm Mr.Perfect, I'm a slob myself, But i know my responsibilities.. I'm ever present when i know that i have to be there.. Take my football team for instance, I'm the skipper of the team, Supposedly the person who has to set an example for the rest of them. I do my part on leading them and protecting them. The problem with me is that i can't seem to be there early and i have cause faces of anger to certain of them. I know this and yet i admit to all of them. I even told that I'm willing to give away my post as captain because of this, i told them that i couldn't handle my job well. But guess the response of my team? They still want me to captain cause they believe that I'm fit for it.. My time factor might be the problem, but i never stop trying to come early.

Back to the point,

Yes! for you its important to get that certificate and by hook or crook you want it.
But take a time out to think, ask yourself if you deserve it or not.

Who cares, as long as i have the cert in my hand, you say??

Even if you do get it, its worth nothing!
Its a piece of paper with irresponsibility written all over it.

Something 4 You

It must have been difficult for you to actually say something that might cause anger or upset to someone, however, later on you find some peace in mind and soul..

First of all, let me start of with an early apologize for "not being me" when we had a conversation last time out. I was still upset..

I was feeling rather sad that our relationship didn't quite worked out. Sorry for that too. I just couldn't think straight at first. I wasn't thinking about the pro's and con's or how it would effect our studies and everything else. I didn't thought about anything but you. I guess that is love.. or should I say.. was love..

I tried putting myself in your shoes and tried to figure it out myself why.. In the end, I've decided not to think much about the past. I came to a conclusion in where I'll do what I think is best for both of us and since your answer was letting go.. I'll accept it.. (I hope I get the definition of your 'let go' before you actually read this) You should also know that I'm not angry at your decision.. Now, I don't know if you actually care or not about what if I actually wrote this or not.. I'm not you.. I don't know.. But what ever it is.. This is for you to know..

Anyways, Thank you for considering me as your friend instead, it is very nice of you to do so. That, should work out just fine. Well, if you ever required my assistance in anything, feel free to ask me or if you just need someone to talk to, you have my number..

You must be thinking whats one his mind when he wrote this..

In other words :
I respect your decision.. Every single one of it..

Thats it I guess..

Sorry..
Thank You..
and Good luck!

The Beautiful Letdown

I had nothing much to say to her after that..
It was her decision.. She was right.. she wanted her space..
She said that she wants to let me go..

It was hard to accept at first.. I shed drops of tears every time I looked at the text and kept thinking bout it.. It was uneasy for anyone to accept such words after all we've been through.. Painful.. a bitter moment..

I tried to settle down but couldn't.. It was as if the whole world came down on me.. I couldn't think straight.. I'm not being so cooperative with this.. No no no and no! i couldn't..

I took time to calm myself..
I asked myself a question..

Is she happy with this??

Obviously this is what she wants.. She couldn't possibly tell me this if she wasn't..
This is what she wanted and if i was being the cause of her letdown.. then i decided to take a step back and give her what she wants..

I only want whats best for her and if means giving up everything I've been through.. I'm more than willing to do so..

I just want to take this time out to actually thank you for showing me what love is.. Your presence in my life was a short yet beautiful one. You gave me my first.. well.. lets just say that you've been more than you'll ever know.. and I loved you so so much..
Eh oh yea!

Remember the time I told you that you are a part of me??

Well.. I didn't lie to you.. and well
part of me died.. when you let me go..


Sad..
She should be happy.. She got what she wanted!
She doesn't have to care about what others say.. Especially if its me, Who am i anyways?
I hope she chase the dream that she seek..

You don't have to be sorry for something you wanted..
Its good to be straight forward.. you'll actually be smiling by the end of the day..
Don't worry of others.. that very same others won't be there when you really need them..

Oh yea.. if you do read this.. Yea.. that specific you..
I want you to know that..
I'm not angry or anything.. why would i be?
Don't worry bout it..
It took me time to get over it so well..
yea.. I'm over it..
Just be who you are.. and I'll be who i want to be ok?
Cheers..

Motivational Camp for Leaders..

Eh..

Hi! I'm back from my camp.. and what a tiring camp it was..

Although the camp was a 2 day 1 night camp, it was fun.. We did many new and interesting activities as groups..

It was a four hour trip to Melaka I think.. either the bus was slow or time was fast..

Anyways.. it was as hot as ever there.. and there was nothing anyone can do about it, even our powerful bomoh couldn't make it rain.. Takde transmission kut.. However it rained 2 hours later and our doubts were cleared.. yea Looi is still the bomoh ramalan cuaca alright..

Well.. there was talking and talking and I almost slept at one point.. but hey don't blame me.. i was tired ok!

Well, didn't care much about what happened during the afternoon hours.. nothing much to say.. We entered our domes.. As i expected it was double deckers.. Kinda miss my old double decker bed myself.. haihz.. Nazim slept on the top and i slept on the bottom.. since Choon Liong can't find a place to sleep.. I was generous enough to allow him to sleep on my part of the bed.. Daya slept on the other bed beside me and Looi slept on the opposite bed..

Night time.. oh yea.. that blady activity.. (Burung Hantu)

Well.. it was 10pm when this activity started at the hall. We were firstly broken into groups of animals. Each of us had to pick a paper from this pot to see which animal group we are gonna be in. I got the fierce-some HARIMAU. We were blind fold and was taken around the area in the jungle/outside in the dark and we were suppose to be quiet when the placed us alone there.

They took me to a place where the ground was kinda damped. Wet but not soak. I was placed there and I patiently waited. Then i heard some voices, the same usual voice you hear in the jungle la. Those trees and some insects and frogs. The wind breezed on by and it was cold. really cold. lucky for me I wore my black long sleeves sweater.

Being blind folded and all didn't really gave me the opportunity to enjoy anything. My eyes were shut, so painful, haihz.

Well minutes later, i find myself in a situation whereby i would rather be somewhere with my friends. It was starting to get creepy and creepy you see. Unlike the others im not afraid to say that it was a scary place to be in.

Later on.. i woke up (Oh yea.. Just so you know, i fell asleep..)
Someone came to me.. i can hear voices.. "Tak dapat cari la! Mana dia? EH! Dia kat sana.. REMON!"

Walau someone called my name.. I didn't make any noice cause i thought it was a trick and i didn't want to lose but they approached closer and closer, it was one of the facilitator..

He sounded relieved for some reason. Then grabbed my hand and asked me to remove my blind fold, for a while everything was blur but after a few seconds my vision came back to normal.
There was a whole team of facilitators there and guess who else was there.. NAZIM!! haha..
well, I was guessing that the game ended and we were the lost ones.. Oh well..

Well.. i took a look at my watch and saw the time..
IT WAS ALMOST 2AM!! WALAU!!!
I was in that place for 3 hours ++!
It was really funny actually.. I was laughing every time the facilitator talked to me..
Me and Naz were the lost ones.. They couldn't find me probably because i was wearing a black sweater, black trackbottom and black shoes.. in a black night... hahaha... Damn funny actually..

I lasted there without fear and i was rather happy everytime i thought about it.. It made me smile..

ok la ok la..

Next day was last day already..
Not much to say.. but Looi suddenly felt sick.. our BOMOH! SICK!! Damn! pity him.. his body temperature was hot.. He was excluded from further activities.. Choon Toi, Me and Naz tried so hard to made the most of the day.. Now that looi was out..

It was hot at first.. then i asked Looi if his powers were still intact.. He felt challenged and said his ayat power.. It didn't rain.. didn't look like raining..

Balik time.. our whole journey.. It was raining damn heavily!.. that Looi!! REAL BOMOH MAN!!!
From Melaka to KL just like he said..

Well the rain made me sick.. now i'm having a small flu.. and a big sore throat..
Hope that I get better soon..
Well enough for now.. Post more some other time..

Introduction..

Yea..

Firstly thank you Louis for bringing me back into Blogspot..

Yea.. I often write blogs and this is the perfect place to actually write since myspace isn't really the wiser of choices.. Too many bitches and back stabbers there.. This is a even secured place from animals like them..

I'll start my actually blogging once I get back from Melaka..