Sunday, June 18, 2006

Hub

"A hub is a device that connects to several other devices. It is used to connect several computers together and is responsible for exchanging messages with other hubs and non-local computers."

I think I am like a hub. I have several group of good friends all whom I met during poly days, all whom I am very close with. I am the hub between the Malay, Chinese and the multi-racial clique. And I am also the hub between the guys and the girls in the Malay clique.

Yesterday was my buddy from my Chinese clique; birthday party and she held it in school. Yes, you read it correctly, in school, in TP. The party was great minus the breakdown of the air-con. Other than that, the ambience was good, the food was good, the company was good and the cake was sweet. What made it even sweeter was I met some of my secondary school friends and they happen to be my friend's boyfriend friends. And the world is even smaller when i met my cousin's colleague whom happen to be my friend secondary school friend. Yesterday was rather an emotional one, it's been ages since we all last met, and yesterday's party in school was like reminiscing those moments we once had in school. And when one by one left, I suddenly found myself in the companion of four guys.

It’s always like that. I always find myself ending up with guys or boys. When I was in Mindnet (my ex company), I had to work closely with my supervisor and my sales senior both whom are guys. The people, whom I always hang out with, happen to be my Malay guys’ clique. And if I thought I could escape from being around with guys, my current workplace, I am made to teach courses like robotics and game creator and those who enrolled in those courses, 99.9% of them are boys. And if that is not enough, my colleague who I have been working closely with would be leaving the company and guess who is taking over her place. Yes, a guy.

Oh no, don’t get me wrong. I am not complaining about anything because being around them does have their benefits. Because they are the less complicated species, you would become less complicated too. And when you mix with them too much, they will see you as one of them. And when that happens, you find yourself talking and listening about things you never expect you would say or listen about. That’s when you learn so much more about the way they view things, the things that they think about, the ridiculous things they do, the reasons behind each action and all those that goes around that line.

I am certainly not complaining or fussing about being around guys too much because they are a part of my live and I really treasure them a lot. It’s just that sometimes I wish I have more girls companion to do girls stuff. You know like, go shopping with our arms hooked on each other, go for facials, go for pedicure and medicure together, to the hairdresser to style our hairs, talk about the latest fashion and trends, talk about cute guys, have our little coffee sessions, chat over dinner, get excited over cute little stuffs, have a girls night out, have a girls gathering and just do everything that a bunch of girls do. sigh. Oh well, it’s okie. I think instead of harbouring and wasting time hoping for things that ain’t going to happen, I should focus and direct all that energy to treasure what I already have.

Speaking of men, do anyone know what day is today? Yup, it’s Father’s Day. Somehow, Father’s Day have never been publicized as heavily as Mother’s Day. Well, Dad are as important as Mum. Therefore, to my wonderful dad thank you for always being there no matter what happens, tolerating my nonsense and forgiving me each time I made a mistake. I wish you a Happy Father’s Day. Love ya Dad!!

Anyway, i posted pictures of my Cliques. I miss school and i miss them all. I suddenly realise i miss them more than i think i did. Oh well, let's just hope that there would be one day when everyone can come and meet like always. Till Then..Tkc ppl..

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My Malay Guys Clique aka Dudes

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My Malay Girls Clique aka Princesses

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My Chinese Clique

-haRYANa-

P/S: I didnt even know the song currently playing existed when one day out of the blue, my dad came to ask me about this song and started singing. lol. Dont jugde a book by it's cover, my dad may have a stern look but he is far more than that. =)

Sunday, June 04, 2006

Sunday

"Each day I learn more than I teach; I learn that half knowledge of another's life leads to false judgment;" - Virginia Church quoted by Derrick Fountain, 2005

Today is Sunday, marks the end of the week. This week passed so fast. It passed so fast, that I didn’t even have any time to stop, think and reflect on the things that had happened.

Work is fine. It brings me back to poly days when there are a thousand and one projects on hand and yet in between having to attend all the tutorials, lecture and lab sessions. Teaching is fun, it can be physically and mentally tiring that it drains out every single bit of energy in you but I am enjoying every single moment.

“Teacher, they (pointing to the older boys) say you’re my girlfriend?” Putting both of his hands on his mouth, he started blushing and giggling. "Teacher, can you be my girlfriend?" Grabbing my hands and holding it tightly. "Teacher, are you not tired from talking? Are you a superwomen?" looks at me innocently. "Teacher did you watch power ranger dino thunder yesterday?"

The kids can get on my nerves and drive me insane but when I raise my voice to scold each time they fool around, a sense of guilt plunge me. Well, no matter how mischievous they are, I love them all because each and every single one of them are special in their own ways and I know they will grow up to be somebody. =)

"Teacher, can i be a house husband instead of a lawyer or a doctor when i grow up?"


-haRYANa-