Dragging Myself Back to Campus

The time has come for every diploma student of Uitm that are on their semester break to go back to their respective campus. I am one am happy to go back since I don't do a lot of stuff back home since most of my friends are at different University and have different holiday schedules. The ones that do have the same schedule as I do are tired of looking at my face five times a week. The only thing that I do during my break is watch a movie or two with my friends, breakfast,brunch,lunch,dinner dates, parties, yoga and pilates and my frequent periods.

At first I was going to do a post about "What You Should Bring Back to College" post. But then I got bored half way into explaining why my bed sheets are bright and pink. So I decided to write a post about the things that I am doing ( some already done ) before going back to campus.

1. Listing

Yes listing. In order to prevent myself from over spending cash at the mall for essentials, I would make a list, the night before. A list of things I really need for college such as medicine, hot packs, cotton bud, stationeries and such. Without a list, I seriously know that I would go and buy something stupid and really inconvenient like a Yoga mat or a teddy bear. If you're a shopaholic like me, you might want to make a list yourself unless you leave everything to be done by your parents.

2. Dorm Room

For my university, when you arrive on campus, students that are staying on campus need to register themselves at counters stationed just outside of our college/dorms. For that I have only prepared 3 passport size photo of myself...That's about it. For my room I have already packed my bed sheets, pillow case and blanket since my pillows are already there. I am also bringing a bunch of anti-pest stuff since at some level of the dorms, the level of pest annoyance is really high and I really need my beauty sleep at night so the best to do is exterminate them once I've reached my room.

3. Results

Printed out my results for the first time. This is literally the first time I have printed out my results transcription. Before, I would have asked my classmates to do it for me since I am just too lazy to hit the printer's 'On' button. Printed out a bunch of them not because I am proud of them or anything but for preparations in case they are needed.

4. Class Registration

I decided after saying "I am switching class next semester" and not actually doing it for the past 3 semester, I have decided to switch classes. For my course, there are 7 classes A - G. I have been in D for 3 semesters. At first it was all good.You know, first semester, new experience, new friends. Then came second semester and a majority of the boys switched classes. Most of them had said they could not stand the girls in D and also they wanted to be with their friends 24/7. I did not mind since 3 of my friends were still in the same class. Then 3rd semester came...I was the only guy in the class. My three friends I mentioned earlier all transferred to a different class. I'm okay with being the only one caring testosterone in the class since my cousins are mostly girls. But it was seriously difficult for me to study alongside with my classmates, doing projects and group works and stuff. So I decided to transfer to my room-mate's class instead. Not only because of being lonely but also because I am taking Algebra for the second time and most of my course mates in C have not taken Algebra. In other words, I wont feel left out. Not that I was so in D.

5. Class Schedule

Since I am switching classes, I can no longer rely on the girls for class schedules. Usually they would make our class schedule, colour code it and post it up on our group page on Facebook. Now I have to do everything on my own. Since I am taking Algebra, I had to register for a class outside of my programme. I registered with students from Computer Science since I already know a few of them. This part was the most serious as I only had 2 choices. Either B or C. If I choose B, my Sunday would totally be free. If I choose C, my classes in one week would be divided equally. For those of you that don't know, classes/working days here in Kelantan starts from Sunday and ends of Thursday. In the end, I decided to choose B meaning my Monday and Wednesday would be packed but I would have Sunday off. Giving me 3 days off per week which is great. I won't be so stressed out for this coming semester. I colour coded Algebra on my schedule with my favourite colour to remind myself never to repeat the same mistakes. EVER ! I just hope that there wont be any changes in the schedules.

6. Yoga & Pilates

I've been doing a lot of these lately. Even attended 'Boot Camp'. but I did skip ONE WHOLE WEEK OF DOING NOTHING. So everything literally came back. So this week I am trying real hard. Doing Yoga, Pilates, Stretches and such. I plan on doing more jogging and running once I am in Kelantan since my housing area here is filled with wild dogs. These dogs are skinny and hungry, if they see me running it would be like watching Roast Beef running around the street. They would chase me to death. But I am kind of satisfied with what I have been doing since I finally fit into those small sizes and jeans .

7. Secret Spendings from Parents

I have also been buying a few new clothes behind my parents back. No I am not stealing their money. I have been planning on doing a shopping spree for a while so I have been saving a lot from last semester. Bought jeans, some polos, new perfume... Also got a new hair cut since the saloon at Kubah messed up my hair.Not getting my hair done there anymore. Even the regular hair stylist I go to commented on my hair. Mostly he said it was messed up! I kind of wished I did not spend it all though. I could really use some cash right about now.

8. Made new Friends

Surprisingly I have made a lot of new friends. Not to brag but literally! Hoping one of them is the 'ONE' . 

Well that's what I have been doing so far. Till then ....

Internet Friends

Hey there, I've been away from the blog from quite some time now. I know everyone's been refreshing my blog every time its 11PM ( I mostly update/write post around 11 PM ) to see whether a new post or article is up. I am so sorry if you did . . . . . Yes I know, I am being lame. Doesn't hurt to try and pretend you have lots of readers.

A few hours ago ( procrastination ) I was scrolling around Daily Booth website, trying not to cry as every one I know there uploads their 'Last/Final Booth' since we've all received e-mails from the site saying that it was about to closed. I bet you guys think this is post is going to be about  Daily Booth huh? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WRONG ! I was about to but then I stumbled upon a picture where a friend of mine just liked. http://dailybooth.com/TheCamCamera/30743246 . Not sure if you can view it without an account from the site. This person's newest/current booth was a picture of him and his friends with a little description of "I cant think of a better way to say bye...  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLffpRZVdko " 

Before clicking it I was like thinking to myself what song does this guy wanted people to listen to. Cause most people on the website would post a "Good Bye" picture with a link to a song they think is appropriate. When I finally clicked it due to my curiosity, it was not a link to some random indie band song. It was a video recorded by the guy himself ( The Cam Camera ). It was a video of him and his ONLINE/INTERNET friends hanging out together for a week and a half! 

I was amazed at how much fun they had during that period of time. I know right? Internet Friends? Isn't that dangerous ? Its risky I know. But I feel that with Daily Booth and especially Skype, you can really know a person and see and processed in your mind whether or not this person is actually a perverted 60 year old men or a cougar or a paedophile. Just watch the video and you'll know what I mean.

Before I started doing this post, I did some research. ( A mere 15 minutes of googling on the subject ). I actually googled "Meeting Internet/Online Friends" and yes I only read 2 or 3 links. There was this one particular article by about.com and it was really interesting and not weird and not about the WHOLE experience of meeting online friends. Basically the article was about the precautions that you need to take before meeting someone you have NEVER met before and only know about thme via Facebook or Twitter etc.

One of the few things they have mentioned was to meet your 'friend' at a really open and public place, a coffee shop for example. And the FIRST meeting should only be an hour so that you can go back home and revise back on whether or not you should continue the friendship and stuff. You can seriously learn a lot about someone just by talking and listening to them in one hour. Just tell your friend that you only have an hour to spare and you have to be somewhere else later on. Most importantly, DRIVE YOURSELF. Doesn't take a genius to know that. If you don't want to spend an hour of coffee and pricey bread you can find some common interest with them and plan an activity. Something that you both might like and get to know him there. The mall, golf course, tennis court. I don't think a dance club or someone's party is included.

If your friend is of country or state, try and see whether you have any mutual friends with him or her. If so, get a little information about them. With information, you will be more confident and at ease to meet with that someone. Also on a first meeting, DON'T spill out everything. You just met them for 5 minutes and you are already crying about your ex-boyfriend. Think of it as a blind date... Unless you've mention about your activities and life on Daily Booth like most people do and they ask you about it. But still, don't share too much.

Even I myself try and do this myself. I try not to be so clingy to a person I've just met. Its just weird. You just met them and all of a sudden you are trash talking your old friends. Trash talking about your enemies with new people is also a BIG NO NO. It just shows what a terrible person you are.

See what happens when I do not do any research about a certain topic ? The post just goes from As to all of a sudden the Eiffel Tower. I really do think that it is cool to meet with your internet friends. IF you really know them. I won't meet someone unless I've done the video call with him on Skype or we have mutual friends. But still, meeting everyone at the same time at a party or event will just be plain out weird. I don't want to attend some huge event and just meet my internet friends for like 5 seconds and all we said was "Hi" "Bye". What's the point then? I want to sit down and have a salad with them and learn more about them. I just refuse to attend events such as TweetUp where all Tweet Heads meet up at a place and just have fun party get followers etc. I'm not a party pooper, I do parties ( with or without appearance fees ). But when it comes to meeting new people/friends, I rather do that at some place that is peaceful and also public so that if they try to kill me, I'll have random people around me. Pretty sure I am going to meet a few new faces during my mid semester break later on. Who knows. But truth be told.... who the hell wants to hang out with me during my break right ? I'm a mess. I'll spazz out and talk non-stop and might even creep them out. Till then.

People of The Past Facing Extinction

There's a little bit of exaggeration with the title. What I mean by people of the past is people with proper manners and awareness of their surroundings and when I say "facing extinction" I really do mean it. Proper manners in this post does not mean to know which fork out of the hundreds of forks on your left and right to be used when eating chicken, no. Here, it is about holding the door for someone entering or exiting a store or building. Saying please when asking for something or assistance and thank you after receiving something or a service. Respect when someone older or more experience is talking or explaining something. By all means you have the right to speak out your mind and express your own opinions on certain issues but that doesn't mean you can just simply cut off a person when they are talking. It is not an arduous task to raise up your hand and say " Excuse can I ... ?" "We can also..." . Some people might allow you to speak your mind during their time while some will give you the opportunity to do so once they are done talking.

Since I have been in University for a year and a half now, I can actually see that people of such good manners and etiquette are facing extinction. Not just the state where I am studying but also in my own home town. One of the most obvious is that only a few people from what I have seen hold the door open for others to enter or exit a place. Not trying to brag but I DO hold the door open for other people be it at the Convenience store, class, library or even at the library. I don't understand how people that knows people are walking behind them can just simply push the door open and hastily enters the room so that they would not hold the oh so heavy door for others. It is kind of hysterical when you do it to your friends which I am guilty of doing a few times. But seriously, some people they can just let the door close in and smack the people behind them on the face. To be honest, I have received a lot of different and how you say unique reactions when I hold the door for some people. Its normal to receive a "Thank you" or a smile from someone when you hold the door or even the elevator for someone. I have seen ( I think ) it all. A thank you, whether it be the short thank you or the long thank you with rhythm and tune but there at times, I would get giggles or even laughter. Seriously. I am holding the door for you so it would not smack you in the face cause I seriously push the door wide open with great force. I am not doing it because I think you are cute ( cause you are certainly not ) or have a petty monkey crush on you. I am doing it out of honesty and kindness cause I know it will somehow in some way will help you. Most of the people that say thanked me for what I do are usually adults. MOST not all. This does not mean students or youngsters do not know how to be grateful.

Again, I am not doing it for the thanks or trying to show off to people that I am a gentlemen which I am certainly not ! But is it that difficult to say "Thank you" ? I can hear you saying "Kansahamnida" or "Anyeohasaeyeo" through out your visit to the place but a single thank you whether it is in your language or English is not heard at all. You are tired, yes I do understand that with bills to pay, deadlines, rehearsals, quizzes and tests. But seriously ? Saying it does not even burn calories ! Even a single smile or tilting your head to the side will also do. Not just with holding the door for someone but also when receiving informations. There has been countless of times when I am at the office and unintentionally ease dropping to what the fellow student next to me is talking ( asking ) with the staff about something. Not only did they not say thank you after receiving VALUABLE information but they also asked the question in a rudely manner. I usually make a face every time people do that. I would be standing in front of the counter asking the staffs about something and a girl ( or a guy ) would just come up and ask their questions to the staff in front of them. If there was an "Excuse me" or "May I ask" ( in your own language or dialect ) its fine. But if you ask with an angry bossy attitude, that is just plain rude. Not trying to involve the parents ( I have to actually ) but haven't your parents teach you to say " Please", "Thank You", "Excuse/Pardon me" ? Regardless whether you are in a hurry or not. I feel like before entering University a student should do a Manner/Obedience Etiquette test to see if they are eligible to enter a higher educational institution.

Moreover, there has been a lot of complaints on social networks ( where else ) where students do not respect other students in the library/study room/study hall . Back then when I was aged 8 or 10. Security would be walking around in the library, monitoring people whether they are disturbing others ( making noise, talking loudly, laughing ) or really studying. Now if they were studying or reading books quietly, they will never bother you but if you make noises, loud jokes and laugh hysterically like a mad men, they would either "Shsss" you or throw you out of the library. Cause seriously, the library is there for you to study, get further information about a topic. Not chit chatting with your mates or tell your other half you love them till the end. I am really really surprise that in University, people do so ( making loud noises, laughing, cracking jokes the works ). I don't even know who invented the "Library is a Cool Place to Hang Out" syndrome. You can talk in the library but must the whole campus know that you are frustrated with your boyfriend for not saying " I love you " after you were on the phone with him in the library ? Must you shout at your friend asking them the answer to question number 4 when they are 5 7 tables away from you? I honestly think that people that do so does not know the meaning of the word embarrassment and also selfish. Talking loudly, shouting and not caring what others think is NOT being yourself. You are actually being a target of negativity and getting glares and demonic stares from others around you. I have sat next to a course mate of mine once in the library and she would be shouting to our friends , teasing them about what our friend just tweeted and afterwards she would be all "Urgh people are just so annoying. I didn't do anything wrong, why are they glaring at me. Omg this is the library, study, read books don't stare at me". Yes my course mate is that dumb in a different level.

For finals, my friends and I have been visiting the study hall/room for countless of times since the space is not small so not many people can use it and also we thought it was more quieter since rude people are busy having a concert at the library. It was true. It was peaceful there....during daylight. But when the clock strikes 9 PM, this massive group of seniors of the same course would enter the room, with their Mc Chicken Deluxe, Slushies, Waffles, Fried Rice and the list just doesn't stop. At times, they would make a face and exit the door if there is not enough space for their clan. But when all of them are in that room, they act as if they are in a mixer or small gathering party. They would just ignore those that have their study mood on and laugh at stupid jokes, teasing each other, yelling at one another and so on. What is it with people not being able to respect others? Respecting others does not only refer to respecting those in a higher position or the elderly, it also means respect others when you are in the library by being quite and not make a scene or loud noises. Respecting others in the public toilet by flushing after doing your business. Respecting others at a fast food joint by not cutting in line. They would also have the nerve to say "Ooops, sorry for being noisy" when they notice us looking at them for being loud but 39 seconds later, they would repeat !

Cutting in line is another thing. I remembered one time when I was with my friend at this shaved ice stall and a group of girls would come by and just cut us in line. Without even looking at us. Behind me was 3 6 other people and when I took a peak, I can seriously see the anger on their faces. I too am feel with rage because my friend and I have been in line for 10 minutes and all of a sudden, these girls just skip in front of us throwing pixie dust around. Even my friend gave a disgusted look and snorted. Instead of murdering the girls in my head, I seriously did what any adult would do. " Excuse me, some of us have been in line for 10 minutes and it is really rude of you girls to simply cut in line of us" . All they did was gave a 'shock' face and when the owner asked what was going on, people behind me were yelling "They cut line" "Its not fair" . So the owner told them to go back of the line or they would not be serve. They put on a pretentious face and tried to be as genuine as possible and said sorry to everyone. Once I had gotten my drinks, I notice that the girls were pointing one another, blaming each other for cutting lines. I think they gave me the shock face cause I literally told them off in English cause I knew they would of just ignored me and gave me the cold shoulders if I told them in Bahasa. Not saying that English is more powerful though. I just feel like I had to do so.

This does not occur to most of us but it does to me. People being tardy for practice. I seriously cannot tolerate it. I am a junior myself so I don't burst into flames every time someone is late for practice. Its not difficult to have an early dinner or text the seniors that you are going to be late. If not, everyone would just be sitting on the floor, waiting for the 'divas' to arrive. It really does waste precious practice time. Do not complain about finishing practice late if you are unable to be arrive on time yourself.

This post is way over due. I have been meaning to do this post right after my holiday started but I was just too busy with work and also I forgot about doing it so I ended up making posts on other stuffs ( rants ) .