Questions - Tyson!
1. What time did you get up this morning?
11.19 am.
2. How do you like your steak?
Both ways, no problem.
3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema?
Silent Hill: Revelation. Granted, there may have been some negative reviews regarding said film, but I personally found it ok. I could go on and on about why it enthralled me, but let's leave it at this.
4. What is your favourite TV show?
South Park (All that dark, dirty humor, ahhh, so humorous).
5. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be?
Sweden, Switzerland, Spain, Belgium.Those countries strike me as open minded in some areas, unlike some shithole nations I've seen!
6. What did you have for breakfast?
Skipped breakfast. I only chow down a morning snack, or only have breakfast on rare occasions, during the holidays.
7. What is your favourite cuisine?
Any will do, provided it tastes good. But Spanish, Japanese and Italian would do my pallet justice.
8. What food do you dislike?
Mushrooms, prawns, certain local types of vegetables.
9. Favourite place to eat?
Anywhere clean and pleasant, comfortable. Cannot be disgusting, slimy and run-down.
10. Favourite dressing style?
Depends on the mood. Sometimes I'm happy to don shorts and T-shirts, and at other times, I feel incomplete without jeans and long-sleeved T-shirts/hoodies/jackets, complete with my trademark chain, stuff like that
11. What kind of vehicle do you drive?
Uh ... you see these? *nods towards my legs* I'd like an Imperial Star Destroyer, if possible. (lol)
12. What are your favourite clothes?
Refer to no. 10, please.
13. Where would you visit if you had the chance?
Japan, the land of the Samurai?
14. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full?
1/2 empty. If this is a word/mind game, then I'll go by empty, because in Life, we all gotta push forward as hard as possible, to ensure our survival.
15. Where would you want to retire?
no idea at the moment
16. Favourite time of the day?
10.30 am -
11 am. Waking at 11 am makes me feel fresh and rejuvenated.
17. Where were you born?
Johor Bahru.
18. What is your favourite sports to watch?
Various Martial Arts such as Capoeira, Brazilian-jujutsu, Ninjutsu, Kendo ...
19. Who are you most curious about their responses to this?
No one in particular.
20. Bird watcher?
On occasion, I'd see a yellow bird dart across the skies, or in the distance. Yep, that bird I feel is fascinating.
21. Are you a morning person or a night person?
Both.
22. Pets?
Doberman. Athletic and strong, yet smart and imposing, too.
23. Any new and exciting news that you'd like to share?
None at the moment.
24. What did you want to be when you were little?
I wanted to join the ranks of the Shinsengumi?
25. Are you a cat or a dog person?
Both. Canines and Felines are truly impressive animals.
26. Always wear your seat belt?
Hardly, feels like a straitjacket to me on occasion
27. Been in a car accident?
Thank God no.
28. Any pet peeves?
Beh "Clever" Chun Chuan taunting me repeatedly, when he asks me bullshit questions, especially when they aren't true regarding my sex life.
29. Favourite pizza topping?
Many! Sausages and melted cheese, to name a few
30. Favourite flower?
Roses, Hibiscuses, Cherry Blossoms
31. Favourite ice cream?
Chocolate, vanilla and coffee. But I might be able to tolerate strawberry and other random flavours depending on my mood ...
32. Favorite fast food restaurant?
Carl's Junior, Wendy's, KFC, and the ever popular McD's ... but seriously, ANY FFR from the west should be decent
33. From whom did you get your last email?
Melanie Jones. I'm not sure who she is, but I'm guessing she's of European descent.
34. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card?
I better not get a credit card. It's a one way ticket into a world of debt, and everlasting pain and stress. I'd rather work my way the old-fashioned (yet foolproof) way, until I get TWO promotions. Then we can ask me this again.
35. Did anything spontaneous lately?
Hopped down to Mid-Valley last Saturday. Next time, KLCC's on my list.
36. What was your favourite vacation?
Never truly had one.
37. Last person you went out to dinner with?
The guy who typed this?
38. What are you listening to right now?
The Playah, Steropony, Avril Lavigne, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift
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Monday, 5 November 2012
Friday, 2 November 2012
Pigs on power trips
It does seem that on occasion, you'd run into that stupid joke of a security guard who makes your "offense" out to be a lot worse than it is, as if s/he is attempting to extract the worst out of you. Sadly, I learnt that the hard way.
Today, between 11.45 am to 12.15 pm, after paying that semesterly trip to the ERU (you know what it was about), I was at FOE br 1023, derping by the pc, while simultaneously studying. All of a sudden, two of those uniform-wearing pigs storm in, ask whether I'm a lecturer or student (Huh? Since when do lecturers wear shorts, sports shoes, and t-shirts? You don't say?) and before I know it, they went on a tirade, speaking to me angrily as if I was caught in the act of some felony, when in reality, all I was doing was using the pc, nothing more. They continued haranguing me with their bullshit gibberish, and finally, one of them actually accused me of surfing for porn sites. (WHAT? That is RETARDED!) Alright, just because a webpage features female photos snapped from an angle which happens to emphasize ... specific female body parts, THAT CONSTITUTES PORN? Aw, c'mon, it's not MY fault that those beautiful female athletes and models have such perfectly shaped curves and notable bodies deserving of respect and acknowledgement of the male gender, whereas those two withered, shriveled pigs past their prime don't get cast more than a passing glance! Now they subject me to their moral trip, like I'm some vile, perverse sinner deserving of their god's judgement?
Left with no other option, I just got up, and prepared to leave. However, the matter didn't end there. When I strode out of the class, and was about to turn the corner to the exit of FOE, the more "morally-sound" of the two actually yelled "eeehhh!" like an uneducated pariah in an attempt to detain me like a wanted suspect. Then she demanded I hand over my Student ID to see my ID number (Oh, I see. Probably because it makes her feel like a cop of the law, dutifully clamping down hard on PERCEIVED criminals). I did so and she scrutinized it like crazy. Then she demanded my cell phone number. Fuming, I disclosed my personal detail to her, as each number spoken felt like a stab to the gut. When I was done, I demanded to know why she had to note my particulars. She claimed that it was so that she could compile a report, and submit that, apparently resulting in me receiving a warning. So, you're basically painting on yourself an illusion of competency, at MY expense? You taint MY record, all because you wanted some shitty raise or bonus? Whatever happened to ethics, or regards towards a human right for a fair trial?
I was shaken by that revelation. I felt so hurt and helpless, after the incident. I was so angry, worried and tormented by the horrible encounter with two insensitive pigs. Part of me had wanted to just bolt off at the sound of the pig yelling out like a mental patient to detain me, and to ignore her, but knowing that would just compound any disciplinary repercussion against me, I had to yield to their ego-fueled demands.
Shaken and traumatized, I just mindlessly walked all the way to FOM and sank in a bench. I tried to read that Cost Accounting Principles textbook purchased earlier that day, but all I could see was red. Feeling anger is bad enough, but add helplessness to the mix, and that feeling is the worst. I was utterly furious, but I knew I there was nothing I could do. I was powerless. Then, a friend passed by and said hi. Immediately, I poured out all my feelings and despair as she listened. Luckily, she seemed to understand my pain and helplessness, citing a somewhat similar case of one of HER friends falling prey to another security guard on yet another power trip, over what was an "offense" resulting in absolutely no damage or losses to on-campus property. He too ended up receiving a warning. After she left to attend to her stuff, I hardened my resolve. I would try. I would attempt to appeal at the security unit, to somehow get my warning waived.
At 2.30 pm, I went down there, and was pointed the directions to the main security office. There, I meet a really kind and helpful lady, to whom I pleaded my case to. She contacted the security on duty in that area, to investigate. When she was done, she kindly told me to take a seat. I did so. Several minutes later, this jovial, humorous guy came in and told me to relate my case. I poured out everything to him, citing that my "offense" did not result in any damages or loss of property, and how much I feared my disciplinary record would be tarnished as a result. I also commented how students should only be subject to disciplinary actions IF their actions truly inconvenienced or endangered others or property. He laughed at my comment, saying no true "record" would be on the student's book. Instead, for offenses resulting in fines, they would merely be barred from receiving their graduation certificates until said fines were settled. The other, he said, were police cases in which the offenders would be hauled off to the nearest police depot. For most part, I had nothing to fear about my case. He even assured me that I could contact him, should I find myself between a rock and a hard place.
I thanked them and left, feeling truly liberated. They were really kind and helpful, the lady even joking, "kasihan dia", in an affectionate tone (lol). Damn, when I heard that, I felt like I was still in the 5th grade, and not in university. Damn (lol). Anyway, I met up with a few more friends, before I attended my new class, squash, at 4.00 pm to 5.30 pm. My day somehow brightened up.
Of course, any decent person would understand that those security guards had jobs to do, and duties to uphold, but where were the tact, discretion, and respect in the course of duty? Why were they so quick to jump to conclusions? Why did they talk in an angry manner? Why did they not evaluate my actions, on whether or not it had caused damages or losses of property, instead of instantaneously branding me a "problem" student? Assuming it were true that my actions really did incur damages or losses of property, then yes, go ahead and subject me to any disciplinary action you deem befitting my crime. But in this case, would it be THAT hard to just exercise some discretion, tell me to cease my operating that PC, and to be on my way? In any case, I wonder why those kind of people are even allowed employment as security guards. It's chilling to know that we're at the mercy of those thugs, bullies and pigs. Pigs I say, not because they're security, but because they're giving otherwise decent students a hard time. Please understand. I'm not an unreasonable or unfair person. I just feel wronged, and I want to vent my feelings.
Needless to say, though, some security guards are genuine employees who are truly committed of their duty to protect and serve, to ensure a safe learning environment. They are the ones who should be recognized, commended and promoted for their effort and commitment.
Anyone else had a similar experience of being unfairly treated at the hands of scum like that? If so, don't worry, you're not alone. Comments are welcome.
Today, between 11.45 am to 12.15 pm, after paying that semesterly trip to the ERU (you know what it was about), I was at FOE br 1023, derping by the pc, while simultaneously studying. All of a sudden, two of those uniform-wearing pigs storm in, ask whether I'm a lecturer or student (Huh? Since when do lecturers wear shorts, sports shoes, and t-shirts? You don't say?) and before I know it, they went on a tirade, speaking to me angrily as if I was caught in the act of some felony, when in reality, all I was doing was using the pc, nothing more. They continued haranguing me with their bullshit gibberish, and finally, one of them actually accused me of surfing for porn sites. (WHAT? That is RETARDED!) Alright, just because a webpage features female photos snapped from an angle which happens to emphasize ... specific female body parts, THAT CONSTITUTES PORN? Aw, c'mon, it's not MY fault that those beautiful female athletes and models have such perfectly shaped curves and notable bodies deserving of respect and acknowledgement of the male gender, whereas those two withered, shriveled pigs past their prime don't get cast more than a passing glance! Now they subject me to their moral trip, like I'm some vile, perverse sinner deserving of their god's judgement?
Left with no other option, I just got up, and prepared to leave. However, the matter didn't end there. When I strode out of the class, and was about to turn the corner to the exit of FOE, the more "morally-sound" of the two actually yelled "eeehhh!" like an uneducated pariah in an attempt to detain me like a wanted suspect. Then she demanded I hand over my Student ID to see my ID number (Oh, I see. Probably because it makes her feel like a cop of the law, dutifully clamping down hard on PERCEIVED criminals). I did so and she scrutinized it like crazy. Then she demanded my cell phone number. Fuming, I disclosed my personal detail to her, as each number spoken felt like a stab to the gut. When I was done, I demanded to know why she had to note my particulars. She claimed that it was so that she could compile a report, and submit that, apparently resulting in me receiving a warning. So, you're basically painting on yourself an illusion of competency, at MY expense? You taint MY record, all because you wanted some shitty raise or bonus? Whatever happened to ethics, or regards towards a human right for a fair trial?
I was shaken by that revelation. I felt so hurt and helpless, after the incident. I was so angry, worried and tormented by the horrible encounter with two insensitive pigs. Part of me had wanted to just bolt off at the sound of the pig yelling out like a mental patient to detain me, and to ignore her, but knowing that would just compound any disciplinary repercussion against me, I had to yield to their ego-fueled demands.
Shaken and traumatized, I just mindlessly walked all the way to FOM and sank in a bench. I tried to read that Cost Accounting Principles textbook purchased earlier that day, but all I could see was red. Feeling anger is bad enough, but add helplessness to the mix, and that feeling is the worst. I was utterly furious, but I knew I there was nothing I could do. I was powerless. Then, a friend passed by and said hi. Immediately, I poured out all my feelings and despair as she listened. Luckily, she seemed to understand my pain and helplessness, citing a somewhat similar case of one of HER friends falling prey to another security guard on yet another power trip, over what was an "offense" resulting in absolutely no damage or losses to on-campus property. He too ended up receiving a warning. After she left to attend to her stuff, I hardened my resolve. I would try. I would attempt to appeal at the security unit, to somehow get my warning waived.
At 2.30 pm, I went down there, and was pointed the directions to the main security office. There, I meet a really kind and helpful lady, to whom I pleaded my case to. She contacted the security on duty in that area, to investigate. When she was done, she kindly told me to take a seat. I did so. Several minutes later, this jovial, humorous guy came in and told me to relate my case. I poured out everything to him, citing that my "offense" did not result in any damages or loss of property, and how much I feared my disciplinary record would be tarnished as a result. I also commented how students should only be subject to disciplinary actions IF their actions truly inconvenienced or endangered others or property. He laughed at my comment, saying no true "record" would be on the student's book. Instead, for offenses resulting in fines, they would merely be barred from receiving their graduation certificates until said fines were settled. The other, he said, were police cases in which the offenders would be hauled off to the nearest police depot. For most part, I had nothing to fear about my case. He even assured me that I could contact him, should I find myself between a rock and a hard place.
I thanked them and left, feeling truly liberated. They were really kind and helpful, the lady even joking, "kasihan dia", in an affectionate tone (lol). Damn, when I heard that, I felt like I was still in the 5th grade, and not in university. Damn (lol). Anyway, I met up with a few more friends, before I attended my new class, squash, at 4.00 pm to 5.30 pm. My day somehow brightened up.
Of course, any decent person would understand that those security guards had jobs to do, and duties to uphold, but where were the tact, discretion, and respect in the course of duty? Why were they so quick to jump to conclusions? Why did they talk in an angry manner? Why did they not evaluate my actions, on whether or not it had caused damages or losses of property, instead of instantaneously branding me a "problem" student? Assuming it were true that my actions really did incur damages or losses of property, then yes, go ahead and subject me to any disciplinary action you deem befitting my crime. But in this case, would it be THAT hard to just exercise some discretion, tell me to cease my operating that PC, and to be on my way? In any case, I wonder why those kind of people are even allowed employment as security guards. It's chilling to know that we're at the mercy of those thugs, bullies and pigs. Pigs I say, not because they're security, but because they're giving otherwise decent students a hard time. Please understand. I'm not an unreasonable or unfair person. I just feel wronged, and I want to vent my feelings.
Needless to say, though, some security guards are genuine employees who are truly committed of their duty to protect and serve, to ensure a safe learning environment. They are the ones who should be recognized, commended and promoted for their effort and commitment.
Anyone else had a similar experience of being unfairly treated at the hands of scum like that? If so, don't worry, you're not alone. Comments are welcome.
Friday, 26 October 2012
Confronting an old enemy with new allies
25 October - As I hauled my rear end out of my nice, warm bed - or should I say, rack (In the United States Marine Corps, rack is a term describing bed), I was feeling horribly down and miserable as I was dreading yet another stressful day of the first semester week (I will not go into the details; chances are you've probably run into this all-too-familiar crap of a subject registration process, if you're an MMU student. The long-ass hours of agonizing waiting in the MRT-length queues, all over a piece of document/form/verbal enquiries which probably takes a few minutes of processing, and then having to do them all AGAIN if you do something wrong), and having to awkwardly face my former lecturer all over again (Don't get me wrong, he's one of the nicest, most genuinely helpful guys out there, it's just that my presence might make him feel as if he didn't do a good job tutoring me) as a result of having lost in a long-forgotten battle (aka my Principles of Finance subject). I REALLY hate it whenever a vile, repulsive reminder of my demoralizing past comes back haunting me; a foul remnant of my past mistake or failure which comes back to bite me in my rear end, to torment me, to shame me.
BUT SADLY, to add salt - no, salt simply doesn't cut it - acid, to my semi-healed war wounds that morning, some crap popped up and the whole faculty had to put us on hold, in regards to retrieving our subject registration slips. Just great. Now I have to go through that ordeal ALL over again - and the best part? I literally have to WAIT for Monday to have to go through all that stress (you don't say). Bummer. After confirming my worst fears with the faculty administration, I dragged myself off to the library, hoping to pick up a couple of good books to shake off my doubts - and hopefully, as a temporary fix from all my accumulated stress and exhaustion which had been compounding over the course of the past few days. I picked up a couple good books and plopped myself down onto a sofa and transported myself to the-land-of-no-sorrows, no worries and no crap, and started the process of healing. Truly, it felt like I had subject myself to treatment in a bacta tank (What's bacta, you ask? Go to wookiepedia and look that one up, I won't deviate from my post here) ... all the way up to 3.45pm. (Oh, and in case you're wondering, I did manage to chow down some lunch too.)
With some of my war wounds beginning to open up again, I sighed dejectedly and dragged myself out of the library - out of la-la land - and into the real world, where pain and strife ruled supreme. With each step I made to XR1005, I felt it like a knife wound to my chest. Not only would I have to fight a past battle I lost to all over again, I would be all alone this time, with no friends by my side. That feeling of isolation and loneliness WILL get to anyone occasionally, even to long-time loners such as myself. However, I comforted myself, saying that regardless of how much shit would be thrown in my face, I would neither run from my destiny, nor would I cower in the face of adversity, no matter how heavily the odds stacked against me were. After (temporarily) re-igniting that resolve, I entered the designated battleground that would contain me for the next 14 weeks, I picked a seat while playing a mental recap all of my past events ....
And there I saw it. A friend I knew from last semester's Microeconomics class. Thank God! He looked as if he was someone whom I could relate to! We saw each other, I waved to him and sat next to him. Before we knew it, we were chatting away like long-lost friends. At least I would no longer be alone in this nightmare! My good luck didn't end there, however. I even met Angee, too, who wanted to retake this subject. Now that I know I'm no longer alone, I feel so much better. Truly, confronting an old enemy with new allies isn't so bad after all. This is all of course assuming that our registering for this subject goes off without a hitch ...
Author's comment: Thank you for taking the time to read this, and sorry if I sounded rude at times. It's just that I've been through so much these past few days.
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