A school with great history.
Before there were MRSM, SMSes and other boarding schools, VI is the place to be. It still is for those in KL who does not wish to go to boarding schools.
But then again, you can go to the best school but if you do not take the opportunity to learn and the opportunity that the school has to offer, might as well go to a normal school.
I did not expect to become what I am now even though many believe that I would. But to me the gathering of former Victorians are not to gauge where you are in the relation to your former classmates or form mates but to exchange latest news and views and to reminisce the good old times which has been repeated so many times that if it is on a record player, the player would go bust by now.
The message is, it is not the school which is important but the students. The school is a stage and the players are the students. We decide on the play.
Monday, October 13, 2008
The pressure is always on the women
The missus told me of her friend having an affair with a married person. I know personally a woman having an affair with a married man, who is willing to accept her as a second wife. One of my friends in school, a girl, cut off her engagement to her boyfriend as she does not in the marriage institution (her parents divorced). The funny part is she is extremely close to her boy friend (former fiancee) still.
One thing that the women should know that like any other animals, the males would like to disseminate their seeds to as many partners as possible.
God make it balanced by having the females being very selective in choosing their partners, producing the best off spring and most likely to survive.
Back to the issue again, I do believe that the men that I have mentioned above are thinking not with the head on their shoulders. Hey, like the PKR man who was caught having sex with China Dolls said, if it is a sedekah,why refuse!. Exactly a male mentality trying to reproduce as much off spring as possible, better if free of charge. The British have a saying "Why buy when you can get it for free".
I have a male friend, who happens to be one of my better friends, who is until now unmarried and enjoying free items. But then again, happiness of having a spouse that you respect and children who are not only your off springs but double up as your best friends value is priceless.
One thing that the women should know that like any other animals, the males would like to disseminate their seeds to as many partners as possible.
God make it balanced by having the females being very selective in choosing their partners, producing the best off spring and most likely to survive.
Back to the issue again, I do believe that the men that I have mentioned above are thinking not with the head on their shoulders. Hey, like the PKR man who was caught having sex with China Dolls said, if it is a sedekah,why refuse!. Exactly a male mentality trying to reproduce as much off spring as possible, better if free of charge. The British have a saying "Why buy when you can get it for free".
I have a male friend, who happens to be one of my better friends, who is until now unmarried and enjoying free items. But then again, happiness of having a spouse that you respect and children who are not only your off springs but double up as your best friends value is priceless.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Males from Negri Sembilan
Negri practices Adat Perpatih which gives the harta pesaka to the women.
The tanah adat cannot be sold and to be handed down from mother to daughter and so on. Therefore the land itself has no monetary value and the males cannot own any of the tanah adat but can live in the wife's house on tanah adat.
Many male relatives have ventured out from Negri even before Merdeka and many resides in Kuala Lumpur.
The women are also venturing out following the males and what is left is tanah adat not being cultivated and left unattended.
The men and women most likely, like me, marry spouses from other states and what is left are memories of the place, which will not be shared by the later generations.
The tanah adat cannot be sold and to be handed down from mother to daughter and so on. Therefore the land itself has no monetary value and the males cannot own any of the tanah adat but can live in the wife's house on tanah adat.
Many male relatives have ventured out from Negri even before Merdeka and many resides in Kuala Lumpur.
The women are also venturing out following the males and what is left is tanah adat not being cultivated and left unattended.
The men and women most likely, like me, marry spouses from other states and what is left are memories of the place, which will not be shared by the later generations.
Shah Rukh Khan a Datuk
The Malacca government justifying their conferment of a Datukship to the Bollywood actor for his contribution to Malacca.
He danced in front of A Famosa and several other places in a few of his films and that indirectly promotes Malacca.
Wow, I watched these movies said being filmed in Malacca. I, even as a Malaysian, cannot remember that they danced in Malacca, how do you expect non Malaysians to know.
Why do not they confer Datukship to Juhi Chawla or Kajol as well?
He danced in front of A Famosa and several other places in a few of his films and that indirectly promotes Malacca.
Wow, I watched these movies said being filmed in Malacca. I, even as a Malaysian, cannot remember that they danced in Malacca, how do you expect non Malaysians to know.
Why do not they confer Datukship to Juhi Chawla or Kajol as well?
Being bias
I noticed that many aligned with one party is almost always not hear the other side of the story.
It is strange that while the heads are okay with each other, it is almost always the followers who argue.
Politicians being one are always looking for issues to get people excited, but we can not let our lives be affected by these politicians.
It is strange that while the heads are okay with each other, it is almost always the followers who argue.
Politicians being one are always looking for issues to get people excited, but we can not let our lives be affected by these politicians.
Oil and its effect on prices
I always believe that the government must try its very best to control oil prices.
Once oil prices is increased, all goods prices are increased.
The prices of oil has gone down, but the prices of goods still remains.
Politicians should look at the big picture!!!!
Once oil prices is increased, all goods prices are increased.
The prices of oil has gone down, but the prices of goods still remains.
Politicians should look at the big picture!!!!
We are full of opposites
The government is trying to promote the masses to use public transportation, but at the same time we are a car manufacturing country, the agreement between the highway concessionaires and the government relies on the fact that the volume of cars plying these highways increases every year.
We like to watch soccer, especially good ones, but Malaysia does not even have a descent team.
There is this thing called Malaysian Malaysia but the various races advocated ethnic education.
The Banglas could speak Bahasa only after one year of being in Malaysia, but many cannot speak that language well even being born here.
Islam promotes silaturrahim but the first thing normally a person being told is not to mix with them is that they eat pork and have dogs in the houses.
Liquor is haram. Similarly is pork. But the Muslim frequents pubs and drink.
The parents who complains about the unfairness being charged RM 30 for activities are mostly those who spent RM 8 a day for cigarettes.
Some Malay parents make noise for paying RM 1,000 for university fees. Some IPTS charge RM 10,000 for one year education.
It does not make sense when the government has to pay and compensate to evacuate squatters. You are penalized for taking your land back?
Kuils are being built illegally (almost always), and you need to compensate the community for taking back your land?.
Why are the Muslims always rely on the government to build their mosques?
Islam promotes the attitude of caring and looking after the unfortunates, but almost always the non Muslims are the ones who practices this philosophy?
Hans Isaac, Maya Karin, Sarimah Ibrahim speaks descent Bahasa Malaysia, but the Malays think they sound stupid when they speak in that language.
We like to watch soccer, especially good ones, but Malaysia does not even have a descent team.
There is this thing called Malaysian Malaysia but the various races advocated ethnic education.
The Banglas could speak Bahasa only after one year of being in Malaysia, but many cannot speak that language well even being born here.
Islam promotes silaturrahim but the first thing normally a person being told is not to mix with them is that they eat pork and have dogs in the houses.
Liquor is haram. Similarly is pork. But the Muslim frequents pubs and drink.
The parents who complains about the unfairness being charged RM 30 for activities are mostly those who spent RM 8 a day for cigarettes.
Some Malay parents make noise for paying RM 1,000 for university fees. Some IPTS charge RM 10,000 for one year education.
It does not make sense when the government has to pay and compensate to evacuate squatters. You are penalized for taking your land back?
Kuils are being built illegally (almost always), and you need to compensate the community for taking back your land?.
Why are the Muslims always rely on the government to build their mosques?
Islam promotes the attitude of caring and looking after the unfortunates, but almost always the non Muslims are the ones who practices this philosophy?
Hans Isaac, Maya Karin, Sarimah Ibrahim speaks descent Bahasa Malaysia, but the Malays think they sound stupid when they speak in that language.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Dik Ammar
Ammar
The youngest, and most probably remain as that.
Born on the second last day of the year, and the youngest in his group age anytime.
He was born with tyroid irregularities when he was an infant and until last year he was under medication to substitute the hormone not produced by the gland.
That medication makes him look like a flower horn fish when younger and very cute wide glassy eyes.
Playful and very interested in cartoons, bright colors and coloring.
The cartoon of the day is Ben 10, and Kung Fu Panda in a close second.
Likes to strike a pose and very aware of how he looks.
The youngest, and most probably remain as that.
Born on the second last day of the year, and the youngest in his group age anytime.
He was born with tyroid irregularities when he was an infant and until last year he was under medication to substitute the hormone not produced by the gland.
That medication makes him look like a flower horn fish when younger and very cute wide glassy eyes.
Playful and very interested in cartoons, bright colors and coloring.
The cartoon of the day is Ben 10, and Kung Fu Panda in a close second.
Likes to strike a pose and very aware of how he looks.
Kak Ya
Cahaya Athirah
The lady of the lot
Looks like Abang Ngah but that is where the similarity stops.
Manja
She reads comics, but very seldom studies at home or doing homework. As long as she produces good results, I would allow it.
Very close to Nini, Aiman's sister.
Direct opposite of Kak Awin.
The lady of the lot
Looks like Abang Ngah but that is where the similarity stops.
Manja
She reads comics, but very seldom studies at home or doing homework. As long as she produces good results, I would allow it.
Very close to Nini, Aiman's sister.
Direct opposite of Kak Awin.
Kak Awin
Cahaya Azureen
I always told her that she is my favorite first daughter. (Think about it!)
Looks like her Mak Lang Aziah when she was smaller.
Grumpy like Abang Long and reminds me of me when I was younger.
Hardworking and focussed. She is aiming for hair rebonding if she managed to be the top three in her class.
Very close to Nana. Aiman's sister.
Very disciplined, she seldoms stays awake beyond 9.30pm.
She has a mind of her own and stubborn. Hmmm..... Like daughter like father.
I always told her that she is my favorite first daughter. (Think about it!)
Looks like her Mak Lang Aziah when she was smaller.
Grumpy like Abang Long and reminds me of me when I was younger.
Hardworking and focussed. She is aiming for hair rebonding if she managed to be the top three in her class.
Very close to Nana. Aiman's sister.
Very disciplined, she seldoms stays awake beyond 9.30pm.
She has a mind of her own and stubborn. Hmmm..... Like daughter like father.
Abang Ngah
Azrai
The most playful and cheerful of all our kids.
Good brains but extremely difficult to ask him to read. I have always maintained my advise that if he reads, he will be extremely successful.
His best friend is Aiman for the last 7 to 8 years, since we moved to Taman Sri Gombak. His best friend is like an adopted son to us.
Extremely good in playing computer online interactive games, based on the information provided by his friends.
Good PR.
But like Abang Long and Aiman, very difficult to convince them to wear underwear.
The most playful and cheerful of all our kids.
Good brains but extremely difficult to ask him to read. I have always maintained my advise that if he reads, he will be extremely successful.
His best friend is Aiman for the last 7 to 8 years, since we moved to Taman Sri Gombak. His best friend is like an adopted son to us.
Extremely good in playing computer online interactive games, based on the information provided by his friends.
Good PR.
But like Abang Long and Aiman, very difficult to convince them to wear underwear.
Abang Long
Arief
He calls himself Abang Long which even the older ones still call him that.
Unlike Abang Ngah, he is more careful and reserved. There is a thin line between shy and scared (lack of confidence). Despite his saying that he belongs to the former, the missus and I think that he crossed that line many times over.
He is in MRSM and we believe he likes it there.
We cannot wait to see our first born to come home every time (empty nest syndrome!)
He calls himself Abang Long which even the older ones still call him that.
Unlike Abang Ngah, he is more careful and reserved. There is a thin line between shy and scared (lack of confidence). Despite his saying that he belongs to the former, the missus and I think that he crossed that line many times over.
He is in MRSM and we believe he likes it there.
We cannot wait to see our first born to come home every time (empty nest syndrome!)
The Wife
We were married in 1991 after a 6 year courtship.
The missus saw me as what I was, from being a rotund fella to the shape that I am now.
She was my inspiration, and still is. Her character develops from a silly girl to a more complicated and complex woman that she is now. Sometimes I miss the old traits of her, but then again I changed quite a bit as well.
The last thing I would do is to hurt her feelings. I guess the feeling that I have towards her is not only love but also respect and admiration.
We are blessed with 5 kids and alhamdulillah they are quite well behaved.
The missus saw me as what I was, from being a rotund fella to the shape that I am now.
She was my inspiration, and still is. Her character develops from a silly girl to a more complicated and complex woman that she is now. Sometimes I miss the old traits of her, but then again I changed quite a bit as well.
The last thing I would do is to hurt her feelings. I guess the feeling that I have towards her is not only love but also respect and admiration.
We are blessed with 5 kids and alhamdulillah they are quite well behaved.
Relationships
Humans are easily affected by their emotions. These sudden bursts clouds all logics and may, if not looked at seriously, destroy the relationship that takes years to develop.
Even worse, for siblings, kins and families, the failure to think rationally may destroy the memories of the good times when things are well.
During the Hari Raya holidays, my daughter was disappointed with her eldest brother for being haughty and non friendly. As a father, and having seen the effect of siblings do not talk to each other for trivial and petty issues (even it involves land matters!), I see the matter as serious. Gone are the memories when the siblings gone through hardship together, the elder taking care of the younger and the joy that they share during festivals.
My rationale is very simple, do not get the bad, say 20%, issues eclipses the other 80% good qualities of person. If Tun Mahathir can talk to Tok Guru Nik Aziz, Mr Lim Kit Siang can come to Pak Lah's Hari Raya open house and be civilized about it, why can't we?
Interesting note that I read some time ago :-
A woman will think of the good things in a soured relationship but a man is exactly the opposite.
Even worse, for siblings, kins and families, the failure to think rationally may destroy the memories of the good times when things are well.
During the Hari Raya holidays, my daughter was disappointed with her eldest brother for being haughty and non friendly. As a father, and having seen the effect of siblings do not talk to each other for trivial and petty issues (even it involves land matters!), I see the matter as serious. Gone are the memories when the siblings gone through hardship together, the elder taking care of the younger and the joy that they share during festivals.
My rationale is very simple, do not get the bad, say 20%, issues eclipses the other 80% good qualities of person. If Tun Mahathir can talk to Tok Guru Nik Aziz, Mr Lim Kit Siang can come to Pak Lah's Hari Raya open house and be civilized about it, why can't we?
Interesting note that I read some time ago :-
A woman will think of the good things in a soured relationship but a man is exactly the opposite.
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