One year, nine months, seventeen days. That's how long I was part of INTI. Now, I'm no longer.
My empty side of the room, the locked room next door, things that made me want to tear up.
No more shouting in the cubicle while taking my bath with the neighbor in the next one shouting obscenity.
No more the roommate's music as an indicator it is time for me to wake up.
No more, "Makan mane hari ni?" question.
No more studying at cafeteria, common room, or the first semester routine of studying in my room while chatting.
No more suppers at the mamaks at 2 o'clock in the morning.
No more, "Sape berat sangat buat kereta Syaza bunyi ni," while looking at a particular person.
No more going to the bakery with the hope of seeing different lauk but then disappointed every time.
No more picture taking around campus.
No more rushing to class if it is Professor Borges'...
Two years seemed to have passed with the wind. I had no idea where it went.
To the people that I hurt intentionally or unintentionally while I was in INTI, I am deeply sorry to have caused any sorrow.
To the people that shared their college experiences with me - my dearest friends - thank you so much. Although we had our 'moments', I love having such a variety of personalities surrounding me from the second I woke up to the minute I fell asleep.
To everyone that I shared seconds, minutes, days, weeks, or months with, I did not regret getting to know all of you. From the mamak buddies of my first semester, my many classmates and simply, all JPA students, thank you.
-C-
The Mind Is Where The Body Isn't
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Friday, April 10, 2009
A conversation with a Professor
“Excuse me, can I have your email please.”
“Sure! I should have given you guys my card.”
*Smiled and waited for him to write down his email*
“So where are you guys going again?”
“Oh, the University of Pittsburgh.”
“Sorry, where again?” *looked up*
“Pittsburgh.”
“OH! Pittsburgh! That’s a really good choice! Oh, Pittsburgh is a wonderful place. The university is very well known with a good reputation over there. Hey, how come I never heard you guys mentioning Pittsburgh before?”
“Well we were contemplating between Pittsburgh and George Washington University.”
“Pittsburgh is DEFINITELY the better choice. You guys made the right decision. George Washington is very political – unless you guys like that whole thing. Plus, it is only one sided if you know what I mean! If you guys want a good academic education, Pittsburgh is much better.”
“Really?”
“Yeah! And Pittsburgh has a very good reputation for its basketball and football team... *pause* Maybe they even have a soccer team. Universities on the eastern side usually have more European oriented sports.”
*Looked at him*
“Do you guys know if any other INTI students are going there?”
“We don’t think so. A few applied, but we’re the only ones going.”
“That’s okay then since you guys will have each other. It’s always a bit hard going off to a new place alone at whatever age especially when you’re twenty like this. But you guys are going together so it’s going to be okay. You look out for each other, eh.”
*He smiled and pointed at the two of us*
“Oh Pittsburgh, and Pennsylvania, is a nice place...you do know that’s the state right?”
*Nodded*
“I don’t know how much research you have done but it is a very nice place. Pennsylvania is a conservative state...they have a liberal economic but a conservative lifestyle. You’ll like it.”
*Smiled again*
“What major are you guys doing again?”
“Political Science.”
“Oh, GOOD GOOD! That’s a solid major. Yeah Pittsburgh is the right choice. Hey I even know a political science professor over there. We taught together when I was still a young lecturer...(and it goes on to the name of the lecturer and all).”
*Tried to memorize the lecturer’s name*
“Well, okay then. You guys made a good choice. If there’s any problem just email me...or call me! It’s only what, ten cents now. You make sure you update me for anything, okay.”
*We both shook his hand*
“Hey that’s a good thing. Both of you have nice and firm handshakes. For a guy it’s a good thing but for a girl too. Malaysians don’t usually have firm handshakes. You guys are going to do great. Keep in touch!”
-C-
“Sure! I should have given you guys my card.”
*Smiled and waited for him to write down his email*
“So where are you guys going again?”
“Oh, the University of Pittsburgh.”
“Sorry, where again?” *looked up*
“Pittsburgh.”
“OH! Pittsburgh! That’s a really good choice! Oh, Pittsburgh is a wonderful place. The university is very well known with a good reputation over there. Hey, how come I never heard you guys mentioning Pittsburgh before?”
“Well we were contemplating between Pittsburgh and George Washington University.”
“Pittsburgh is DEFINITELY the better choice. You guys made the right decision. George Washington is very political – unless you guys like that whole thing. Plus, it is only one sided if you know what I mean! If you guys want a good academic education, Pittsburgh is much better.”
“Really?”
“Yeah! And Pittsburgh has a very good reputation for its basketball and football team... *pause* Maybe they even have a soccer team. Universities on the eastern side usually have more European oriented sports.”
*Looked at him*
“Do you guys know if any other INTI students are going there?”
“We don’t think so. A few applied, but we’re the only ones going.”
“That’s okay then since you guys will have each other. It’s always a bit hard going off to a new place alone at whatever age especially when you’re twenty like this. But you guys are going together so it’s going to be okay. You look out for each other, eh.”
*He smiled and pointed at the two of us*
“Oh Pittsburgh, and Pennsylvania, is a nice place...you do know that’s the state right?”
*Nodded*
“I don’t know how much research you have done but it is a very nice place. Pennsylvania is a conservative state...they have a liberal economic but a conservative lifestyle. You’ll like it.”
*Smiled again*
“What major are you guys doing again?”
“Political Science.”
“Oh, GOOD GOOD! That’s a solid major. Yeah Pittsburgh is the right choice. Hey I even know a political science professor over there. We taught together when I was still a young lecturer...(and it goes on to the name of the lecturer and all).”
*Tried to memorize the lecturer’s name*
“Well, okay then. You guys made a good choice. If there’s any problem just email me...or call me! It’s only what, ten cents now. You make sure you update me for anything, okay.”
*We both shook his hand*
“Hey that’s a good thing. Both of you have nice and firm handshakes. For a guy it’s a good thing but for a girl too. Malaysians don’t usually have firm handshakes. You guys are going to do great. Keep in touch!”
-C-
Monday, April 6, 2009
Trial Jan 09
His testimony
Fatah & Boon Yee
The Lawyers
The Others
Us
The Famous Musket
Prof Borges' Favorite Couple
Stairs
Perasan Comel
The Pathetic Club
The Musket Again (Told ya it's famous)
The Acquitted-C-
p/s: I only have one question. How do you do a paternity test if not by comparing the two samples of DNA from father and child?
p/p/s: Yeah we lost. The only thing that was able to put a smile on my face tonight was when I read the text message by Pia.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Post April Fool
Yesterday I went to Shah Alam to see Kak Sofwah, a friend of mine. Actually we decided to meet because of some 'unfinished business'. It was nice though to get away from my everyday routine once in a while. I picked her up from her hostel at Seksyen 18 and we went to the kopitiam nearby for drinks while we caught up with each other. Kak Sofwah has known me for more that five years; I had mixed feelings every time she said, "How you've grown," and she said that a lot of times. After talking for about an hour I made my way back to Nilai.
That afternoon I went swimming even though I was a bit tired. I promised Pia to teman her since Thursday's the ladies day. We only swam for less than an hour. There was once when I got out from the pool and saw the guys on the bridge looking at us. I found out later that they were laughing. I want to say childish, but whatever la. Thus, I decided not to go to the MCS thing that night.
Instead we went to play some pool. Eh, no, ELLY went to play pool. I just watched.
Today I watched three movies just now. Recount, Chapter 27, and The Secrets. Recount is about the 2000 US presidential election. Chapter 27 is about Mark David Chapman, the killer of Lennon. The Secrets is about a mother who should have died but came back in her daughter's body to find out a lot of things she didn't know about her daughter. I like the last movie. Why? Because I feel like all parents should watch it to understand that teenagers do not rebel without reason. Some parents don't even try to talk and understand their kids. The movies stresses on how there's more than the shouts and door banging if only parents knew.
Oh well, that's all. Got a history trial meeting tonight. Going back to INTI after only six hours at home. Trial's coming up this Monday. I feel like I won't enjoy it much and the chance for my team to win...eh.
-C-
That afternoon I went swimming even though I was a bit tired. I promised Pia to teman her since Thursday's the ladies day. We only swam for less than an hour. There was once when I got out from the pool and saw the guys on the bridge looking at us. I found out later that they were laughing. I want to say childish, but whatever la. Thus, I decided not to go to the MCS thing that night.
Instead we went to play some pool. Eh, no, ELLY went to play pool. I just watched.
Today I watched three movies just now. Recount, Chapter 27, and The Secrets. Recount is about the 2000 US presidential election. Chapter 27 is about Mark David Chapman, the killer of Lennon. The Secrets is about a mother who should have died but came back in her daughter's body to find out a lot of things she didn't know about her daughter. I like the last movie. Why? Because I feel like all parents should watch it to understand that teenagers do not rebel without reason. Some parents don't even try to talk and understand their kids. The movies stresses on how there's more than the shouts and door banging if only parents knew.
Oh well, that's all. Got a history trial meeting tonight. Going back to INTI after only six hours at home. Trial's coming up this Monday. I feel like I won't enjoy it much and the chance for my team to win...eh.
-C-
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Swimming
Yesterday I went swimming. Yeah, kind of last minute already considering there's only, what, three weeks left before I leave INTI. Anyway I've always suggested the idea since SECOND SEMESTER but I guess back then we just felt like, there will still be time. Who knows, time suddenly caught up with us and my friends and I scrambled to get bathing suits for us to just have fun together the 'last time' here in INTI's Olympic size pool. After weeks and weeks of tangguh, yesterday I finally dipped into the water. And without the girls too because they had other things to do. It was fun though swimming with him. Especially after...I don't know, almost 6++ years of not swimming (not playing in the water tau!) It was tiring the first lap round but after one hour it really feels good for swimming is another sport - besides running - that I can do and actually love to do. So after that we were hungry and it just popped in my head to get roti canai and telur separuh masak and teh tarik. He looked at me weirdly since those are breakfast food. It was just that when I was in primary school and swam almost every week, I would go to the club with my aunt on Sunday mornings and then we would get breakfast together. That was the reason...
So today Diana promised to join us so it's going to be another fun day I hope :)
-C-
So today Diana promised to join us so it's going to be another fun day I hope :)
-C-
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