The impact of election to me...~

I am cramping my brain with this corporate communication assignment, when I finally needed a break and read other people blogs. The result: An even more twisted brain. Especially regarding the election. Yes, I admit I didn’t fulfil my responsibility and vote, because I was a) too lazy to register b) clueless on who to vote c) thought nothing will change if I go out and vote. My (c) reason had proven me wrong. I thought I am not a BN supporter anymore, but to see 5 states lost to the Opposition really shocked me. I felt sad somehow. Admittedly again, I am a patriotic person, and history really teaches me about life. And this result creates new history. How BN never lose as badly as this. It alarms me of 13 May 1969. But with police enforcement on street demonstration, hopefully that bloodshed memory won’t repeat itself. And I really hope our people mentality has changed. Well, they support Opposition strongly, that surely is something new. Anyway, I agree that Pak Lah and co. needs some serious wake up call. Especially the ‘beloved’ MIC president. And how I thought with age comes wisdom. Maybe in his case, more to nyanyukness. Lol. No pun intended, just honest opinion. Anyway, Indian community had said it all. The same goes to Chinese. Even Malays. I just hope the Opposition stays true to their words. And I’ll promise myself (and my mother, uncle, aunties, atuk sedare) that I will vote the next election. Now I realize how big of an impact it brings. Well, in my case, the ‘with age comes wisdom’ applies. Tehee. Or more to ‘with lessons come conscience’.

Anyway, I am indeed sad my beloved Tun Mahathir words were neglected by the government. He had done so much to our country and I respect him above all other leaders in the world. Call me pro mahathir or mahathirisme, but I grow up listening and watching his contributions to the country. Hey, he’s not perfect. Maybe there was cronisme and corruption, but there was no racism issue, no insecurity of living in this country (not to me anyway. And to most people). And I found that perfectly acceptable. And he’s proven the people respect him still by having the other states beside Kelantan and Terengganu under his reign. Thus, I respect his opinions. And advises. And anyway, I prefer Mukhriz than Khairy Jamaluddin because I know he has a credible negarawan as his advisor. Ok, I guess I have voiced out my feelings after election. I hope Malaysia will always be a country I never ashamed of calling my home, despite all this political propaganda. Amin.

Jan-04: Bright and Glittering Dinner

I guess Thaqif had a point. I should be talking about the Jan-04 batch dinner. This hopefully can attract my beloved batchmates to come. Okay, I’ve just came back from promoting to every house in my block (which consist of my batchmates) and I’m quite disappointed with the reception. I mean, I don’t want to go stressing on the point we are volunteering our time, effort, money etc2 to organize a dinner for a batch whom I really hope to celebrate the end of my university years with, regardless they are my friends or not. I have a bunch of good friends (Thank God they all will come) and hopefully no enemy, but I am indeed fond of my batch. Despite the differences. Despite the skema-ness. I honestly feel this is the best batch for me. We support each other in many ways.

I remember we cheer for them for matches (Freestyle and Picisan), supporting the most talented band in this university (The Capoiz), even the guys came and support us (Smackthat) for our futsal league. And that’s only in my (and few other people) case. I’m sure all of us have friends whom we spend so many times with for the past 5 years right? Birthday celebrations, Ipoh outings, karaoke outings, clubs; so many to mention. But most of us had our best times with people from our batch. Why don’t make the dinner an event to reminisce all those memories? The final moment you can laugh and have fun with your friends, enjoying the things we are working hardly for you guys for this one aim: To get as many people from our batch to come and commemorate the end of our 5 years journey. If not everyone, at least those who have sense of belonging to this batch. I am sorry if me, or any committee has said or do something that might offended anyone, but please understand we are human, and human makes mistakes. I just hope people will appreciate our efforts rather than criticizing every flaw(s) that we made. We are trying to cope with everything (FYP, assignments, tests) while keep our cool under pressure. I really hope that people don’t come because of that.

Anyway, this is my best effort to try persuading my batchmates to come. We will have great meals with great performances (all from our batch, to finally show their talents), games, awards, lucky draws and above all, a night to remember. We don’t promise you perfection, but we will try to do our best to make it the night you will remember. Especially with people who have been there for you for the past 5 years. I hope that’s a good reason indeed. Hope to see you guys there!