tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33293040067187294762024-03-13T21:47:12.863-07:00Fendy HasniFendy Hasnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650690914171418832noreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3329304006718729476.post-14850770951975014562012-09-18T10:35:00.000-07:002012-09-18T10:41:21.891-07:00Semester 3<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">It feels good to be back on campus. The excitement of meeting up with friends after a long break is definitely priceless.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">I went back early to UKM to be part of the orientation program (okay, let me rephrase, I was involved with a debate competition for the first years).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">As always, I was thrilled looking at new talents. Hope to see a better debating tournament this semester. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">p/s: I think it's time to slow down a bit on my debate activities to pave way for the juniors. </span><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I know it's not my call but you need a plan ha ha</span></div>
Fendy Hasnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650690914171418832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3329304006718729476.post-87089631464864785032012-08-11T11:37:00.004-07:002012-08-11T11:37:35.351-07:00Rejoice!<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I am
writing this latest post at two o’clock in the morning. It is Ramadhan now and
we are all looking forward to celebrate Eid which is one week away.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">By far,
I think this the quietest Ramadhan for me. Last two years I did my internship
for three weeks away from family and home (my parents were very uncomfortable
with the idea, they wanted me to stay at home).<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Last
year, it was also not really a quiet Ramadhan. I received my disastrous
A-levels results when Eid was just one week away (and the final week sent me
helter-skelter with the local university application)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">This
year, I decided to stay at home resting for a month (which is somehow
regrettably not a good decision since I don’t have much to do) after grueling
two debate tournaments right after my exam.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">In that
quietness, I suppose I have reasons to smile and feel happy. I received my exam
result this month and luckily, it was a good one</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">It
turned out to be one of the best news I have received so far (perhaps better
than winning any debate tournaments) because it is a testimony that I can
actually do something to improve my academic performance.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I had
been struggling with studies ever since I was in Form Four. I never scored in
my trial exams and to be put together in the league of top scorers was just
another wishful thinking. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I can
go on with the list of why I did not score those days but I am afraid that it
won’t sound good reasons. I think it would be another list of excuse from me.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The
time has come to work harder and give no more excuses. I admit that I took
certain things for granted and I paid the price. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The
best lesson for this Ramadhan is if you want something, put your heart and mind
together and work for it. I made mistake of not heeding the advice earlier so I
wish not to repeat the same mistake.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I know
that good result is not the end all and be all, but there is nothing wrong to
rejoice over a good thing during this quiet time, so rejoice!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<br /></div>Fendy Hasnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650690914171418832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3329304006718729476.post-38605474631616558422012-07-11T10:40:00.000-07:002012-07-12T00:03:28.346-07:00Senyum, tak perlu kata apa-apa<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">Being in a university debating team has
provided me so much opportunity to observe the current trend of debate among
university debaters.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">My observation is definitely a random one,
but I would like to think that debates have become more serious lately. It only
once in a blue moon where you saw a debater cracked jokes and sent the room
into laughter.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I must admit that I am a very straight forward
debater, so expect no jokes from me. But there were times where my speeches had
audience in stitches.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Therefore, what should we do to make sure
we look good and appear confident while debating?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I think all we have to do is to smile
constantly in every debate. That helps to boost our confidence and more importantly
to make debates seem not too serious in the eyes of layman.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">After all, what we want to achieve is to
make sure the message is understood; for that to happen, we must keep the crowd
happy and listen to us.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Smiling is the key. We would look good (and
surely many people would fall for that cuteness ha ha)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<br /></div>Fendy Hasnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650690914171418832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3329304006718729476.post-50891733562938316922012-07-10T09:09:00.001-07:002012-07-10T09:09:46.611-07:00The Journey<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I got a text message from one of my good friends who is now performing his umrah in Mecca. All is well according to him as he had finished performing the compulsory parts of the umrah.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Such a fortunate young man to be able to step his foot in the Holy Land at that age; a privilege for any of His servants.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">He and me had gone through a rough patch last year as we dealt with our disastrous exam results. We learnt our lessons and we wish not to repeat the same mistake.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Such an irony when every man or woman relies on motivation or support to keep them going in whatever they do, we both are constantly served with a reminder fearing that the history would repeat itself.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I am glad that he had this opportunity to go on a solemn journey that may provide some peace to his heart. At times where we went through such catastrophic episode, all we need is assurance that everything will be just fine. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">To say what is in heart to God in such a special place is definitely a privilege.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I pray that he will go through his remaining days in Mecca with utmost determination to become a better servant to his God. May Allah grant him all strength that he needs.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><i>SMS 1: "Salam bro, ini aku ****. Kalau kau kat UKM lg, boleh tak tolong pergi kedai Mr Junior tu pastu bayarkan limau ais aku. Aku betul2 terlupa nak bayar sebelum balik haritu. Btw, aku sekarang dah sampai Makkah semalam. 3 hari sebelum ni kat Madinah."</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><i>SMS 2: "Aku okay je alhamdulilah. Skrang baru lepas Zohor. Td aku bercukur semalam dah settle umrah wajib. Haha thanks la aku pun doakan kau sentiasa kat sini inshallah. Salam. Thanks bro."</i></span></div>
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<br /></div>Fendy Hasnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650690914171418832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3329304006718729476.post-10145809521619371952012-06-28T09:38:00.000-07:002012-06-28T09:38:16.021-07:00When I decided to forfeit my (beauty) sleep<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">The exam is now over. Most of my friends are on holidays while I am still stuck in my university preparing for a debate competition.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Speaking of sleep, I think I forfeited my sleep most of the time just to make sure I cover all topics and past year questions.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Hope the results are worth the effort. I have a very bad experience with results ha ha. So, I really hope I will nail it this time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Anyway, I will be on a debate competition marathon which is scheduled for two weeks. Hope to come back with victory (and some good cash he he)</span></div>Fendy Hasnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650690914171418832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3329304006718729476.post-38575068700526723482012-05-05T08:23:00.001-07:002012-05-05T08:23:29.223-07:00Ada Apa Dengan 21<br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">My 21<sup>st</sup>
birthday went by quietly. There was no fancy dinner and surprise party; it was
me who bought the cake and I had a small celebration at home. My brothers and I
were born in February, so it’s quite convenient to have one celebration for the
three of us.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">I know this post is
long overdue. I blame it on myself who constantly gives excuses whenever my heart
asked me to update this blog, partly because I was involved with many things so
I was looking for the right time to start writing back.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Being 21 is just a
number as what matters is the journey itself. The journey that you take upon
yourself in discovering who you are is a lot more meaningful and often offers
best lessons that no book can give. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Different people have
different motivation and goal in life. I’d like to think that motivation and
goal are realised once you are 21 as you have a clearer thought on what you
want to do in life (partly because you are in a university so you start
contemplating on several options).<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">In short, you learn to
prioritise. I spent my entire first semester just to observe things that
happened in my university (and beyond the UKM gate).<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">My observation is definitely
startling. Some of us chose to express themselves on street. Some chose to take
their ideas to debating room. Some chose to live a normal life. Nevertheless,
majority decides to become ignorant and that is something that we all need to
afraid of.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">I maybe wrong but if we
live in ignorance, we might think that everything so far is all fine. That is
the danger if we allow our comfort zone to set in as we will start losing our
focus. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Why we need to be
focus? I risk myself sounding like I know everything but focus is the first thing
that we need to have as we set out to achieve our goal.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Once we have it, then
we will start eliminating distraction and hurdles that may stand in our way.
Coming back to my 21<sup>st</sup> birthday, my birthday wish is simple; I just
want to be more focus and I want this year to be my year.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">I believe if my
birthday wish is fulfilled, I will be smiling throughout the year knowing that
even though I am on the losing side one day, determination and focus will save
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Previous weekends were mostly spent for debate practices, so I decided to take a break by meeting up them. It's important for us to run away from something for a while, otherwise we will be stuck doing the same thing and you start ignoring certain things that used to matter very much to you.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I was actually very happy to see them. The topic for every conversation is always the same. It's about our life as a university student, what are we up to for now or what we want to achieve later on.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">No matter how ambitious and serious the topic was, being budak koleq, you cannot run away from sharing the same denominator; that is your memories during your MCKK days.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Since me, Ed, Anding and Lutfi were in the same class in 2008 (5 Science 3) except Apek and Ungku, we could not stop talking about the teachers and even the desk arrangement in our class ha ha. Or how Anding and Javad ended up fighting with each other just because of one of the compasses from the Physics lab went missing!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Boys will always be boys. No matter how far the journey is or even if you are in the most unknown place like Nusajaya (ha ha Anding is living there), we will always fall back to each other to share the same stories just to get a temporary escape from life that is getting more complicated.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">All five of them that I met are now in a relationship, leaving me alone as the most eligible bachelor so far ha ha. So, should I want to meet them again next time, I must prepare myself facing the risk of cancelling the outing plan since according to them girlfriend comes first ha ha.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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</div>Fendy Hasnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650690914171418832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3329304006718729476.post-86719596491779049972012-03-04T09:05:00.004-08:002012-03-04T23:41:15.851-08:00A New Journey<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjKA-lrLcmaUTJbHE88120u12Q6bS8DsmKuugsnrzM7I6tUnQyzclrk6OOGb-R53NxFkbqu2E3CxK9herLwaJ3Mvx2cQxfur2i-MNwebgGg0jBjU5BMGCEHlVKC62R6XI5JcjfKQQJTek/s1600/Integriti-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjKA-lrLcmaUTJbHE88120u12Q6bS8DsmKuugsnrzM7I6tUnQyzclrk6OOGb-R53NxFkbqu2E3CxK9herLwaJ3Mvx2cQxfur2i-MNwebgGg0jBjU5BMGCEHlVKC62R6XI5JcjfKQQJTek/s320/Integriti-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1BC053q-lvIhYf76gdOpaTzE3lx5iDV_UBXgGdq3YH0U4f_3ocyYGUrrf5hx5CrP-Nvv_JP5tuA6tNFIMrUPMT0hBrhBrlJUpsBZNfRH2HAhzq2-NXy8JBnSVT_Hg6-UmrepNFDuN1wA/s1600/integriti-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1BC053q-lvIhYf76gdOpaTzE3lx5iDV_UBXgGdq3YH0U4f_3ocyYGUrrf5hx5CrP-Nvv_JP5tuA6tNFIMrUPMT0hBrhBrlJUpsBZNfRH2HAhzq2-NXy8JBnSVT_Hg6-UmrepNFDuN1wA/s320/integriti-3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Several important events took place last week. One of the highlights would be the Academy Awards. For every victory in each category, the joy and tears burst each time the winner was announced signified the hard work of every single party working in the Hollywod.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Far across the seas and thousand miles from Los Angeles, in the small town of Gambang on the same date, there was another group sharing the same joy just like their friends who just won the Oscar. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">My debating team was very fortunate to be chosen as the new champion of Debat Perdana Integriti 2012. The job was finally done and the team can now climb another mountain in order to start a new journey.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">The victory was personal to me in many respects. My decision to make a comeback had surprised many people especially after I decided early on not to debate anymore.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">In every new scenario, there will be time when you reconsider your decision and the same thing happened to me. After going through several options, I finally decided to debate again. The reasons why I did what I did will remain close to my heart.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">It has been a humbling experience so far. The debate at university level is completely different than what I had during my MCKK days. The expectation from the judges will go higher as you proceed further.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">University debaters cannot go into debate without equipping themselves with the right knowledge and facts. I was struggling in the beginning in order to get grip with the reality, but once you set your eyes on something, you will never look back.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">In that respect, I am glad that my friends and alumni provided assistance that I desperately needed. We worked as a team and for that reason, that explains why we won.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">I believe that victory shall only be granted to those who are ready to win. As debate is never about one man’s show, collective effort shall then be the determining factor.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">I missed this year’s Oscar but I suppose what I had on the same day itself was not less different than what Meryl Streep had as she received her Best Actress award. As our names were announced as the winner, that was my moment and I felt very good about it.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">The only difference was that we could not deliver our acceptance speeches unlike those who won Oscar. Hence, in this little space that I have, I just want to thank everyone for seeing me through and be there each time I need a hand to clasp on.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">The new journey is yet to begin but I can assure you that all of us will continue to soldier on no matter what may stand in our way. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>Fendy Hasnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650690914171418832noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3329304006718729476.post-88135049045603227752012-01-20T06:19:00.000-08:002012-01-20T06:19:59.927-08:00The Appeal<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Surprisingly, beyond everyone's expectation, the prosecution finally filed an appeal against the acquittal of DSAI.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">When everyone thought that 901 will be the point where we all could move on, the appeal shatters our hopes to focus on more pressing issues.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Ah well, that is life. We can only pray to God that what does not kill us will only make us stronger.</span></div>Fendy Hasnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650690914171418832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3329304006718729476.post-5339473603400104542012-01-16T20:41:00.000-08:002012-01-16T20:41:08.553-08:00Kengkawan<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am in the midst of exam season with one paper left. I know I should be studying but the thoughts that I have in mind sometimes need an immediate translation on a piece of writing. So, please bear with me readers, this is another post for this week.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">I met some of my MCKK friends last month. I was very glad to see them. Sometimes, you need to run to someone just for a distraction (and that’s what I always do when I desperately need a company.)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">I met Fido who came back from Australia for a short break. While I was prepared to see any changes in his character, Fido is still the very same person that I knew since my day one in MCKK (okay, <i>aku tipu</i>, I only got to know him better when he moved in to my dorm from Dorm F ha ha).<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">As usual, Fido being Fido will ask many questions and I relentlessly answered them with my best answers. He updated me on so many things on what he is doing in Australia and what he plans to do for the next few years.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">We even made a point to drive down to Malacca for a day trip. I joked to him that should I go to the UK to study, I would never have a chance to meet him for few years to come as we both have different academic calendar.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">I actually never wrote anything about him despite his kindness to me especially during my 2 years stay in Kuala Lumpur, but if you are looking for someone who is perfectionist and hardworking, he will be the one. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">I did not say goodbye to him when he went to Australia since I was admitted into a hospital for a minor surgery, but God certainly knew better. We met again last month and I was happy that it was not difficult for us to re-ignite that friendship again.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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</div>Fendy Hasnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650690914171418832noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3329304006718729476.post-44173385242417261902012-01-16T11:01:00.000-08:002012-01-16T11:02:11.088-08:00Ada Apa Dengan 901<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Life in general is full with drama. We are the actors and our life is the plot that completes a story. For me, the closest thing that depicts what life is all about would be politics. Politics in this country often bring negative connotation. Many people find it dirty, but I suppose that perception is true as it mirrors the state of politics in this country. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">My first encounter with something political (so to speak) was Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s first trial. I was 7 year old and barely understood what was going on; what more to understand the charge made against him ( I did ask my mom what the charge meant which she refused to answer). I believe that case sparked my interest in politics. From that day, I constantly read newspaper. I never understood what was reported, but there was one thing that I was always good at; I could remember the names of each minister in the entire Malaysian Cabinet.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">I suppose that ‘gift’ remains with me until today. My thirst for more insights in politics grew even more. I watch video, I listen to speeches, I read more books and sometimes I attend political forums.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Many friends asked me about my obsession with politics. I don’t really have a proper explanation for that particular question. I suppose I just love what politics offer to you. If the power is used wisely, we will be able to bring about changes to this nation. Our nation is now at a crossroad. The path that lies ahead offers more challenges than opportunities. Therefore, anyone who posses power must use it for the benefits of the people.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">9 January 2012 heralds the new future for Malaysia (at least for me). The unexpected verdict of the second trial of DSAI surprised the nation once more. The tears and cheers on that day testified for hope of many Malaysians that this episode should be the closure for one of the most painful chapters that this nation has ever go through.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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</div>Fendy Hasnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650690914171418832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3329304006718729476.post-56277172026016625252012-01-15T01:42:00.000-08:002012-01-15T01:42:14.353-08:00The Bigger Heart<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Like any other ordinary man or woman, new year will be the best time to make a wish list. This is the time when everyone will try to replace what was lost or to replicate dreams to become real.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">I was very close to conclude 2011 as “Annus Horribilis”. A series of events that happened for the past one year proved to be quite difficult for me to handle. I actually don’t quite prefer to willlow in self pity, but to do some reflection is a must. Otherwise, we all will stuck in reverse.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Lessons learnt from 2011 are plenty. The most precious one to me is that one must have a bigger heart than others. You need a bigger heart for you to accept your own failure. You need a bigger heart if you believe in your conviction. You need a bigger heart for you to let go certain things graciously.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">2012 opens new horizon. What lies ahead remains uncertain. As for now, it is already half of the month. Time flies these days.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">Should the world turn around one more time, would you still be at the same place? If you choose to move on, you need a bigger heart too.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>Fendy Hasnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650690914171418832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3329304006718729476.post-26296098007228740352011-11-30T09:51:00.000-08:002011-11-30T09:52:08.291-08:00Ada Apa Dengan Universiti<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Life in university can be very interesting if you pick the right activity and do things that you like most.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">I always enjoy my tutorial session especially during constitutional law subject as there is no right and wrong answer for every question. This is the time when my friends will exchange opinions in the most engaging manner. Every idea is supported with evidence and articulated creatively.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">The underlying problem of our education system is it is riddled with the old ways of solving problem. The system itself does not inspire students to dream big and think big; only to be bound with what they learnt from books and classes.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Let’s go back to the issue. If you want your university life to be the time of your life, then do something beneficial (and fun).<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
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</div>Fendy Hasnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650690914171418832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3329304006718729476.post-11649764874299454322011-11-18T03:20:00.000-08:002011-11-19T19:55:51.506-08:00My First Time<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My years as a student were mostly spent as a school debater. Most of the people who come across me would identify me as a debater first, student second.</span></span><br />
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</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">However, when the similar event took place in one of the most important part in my life, I could not find the right response to calm myself. A month ago, my A-levels results were announced and unfortunately, I did not make the grades.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Sometimes, it took us to experience a real life scenario for us to understand certain things. People often say that their lives took a different turn whenever something unplanned occurred along the journey. I suppose my case is also the same. Each time I look at the clock, I wonder what is left for me. I wonder what went wrong and I cannot avoid but to question why I was given such test.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">I would not go into details of what really happened. Suffice to say that I did not make the grades. Most of my friends are already in a foreign land, preparing for the exciting moment of meeting new friends, exploring the unknowns and more importantly, they can now see the world.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><br />
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</div>Fendy Hasnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650690914171418832noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3329304006718729476.post-57074078300677621062011-08-04T19:53:00.000-07:002011-08-05T05:23:51.503-07:00Ramadhan 1<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ramadhan is going fine so far for me. I have just realised that this will be the first Ramadhan when I am going to be with my family for the whole month! Looking back, since 2004, my Ramadhan was mostly spent with my MCKK friends.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My last Ramadhan was even more interesting since I decided to do internship for 3 weeks in KL. Having iftar alone was hard in the beginning but after a while, I got used to it. Thus, to spend my entire Ramadhan with the family would definitely bring a different experience altogether.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was also asked by my aunt a few times to send my grandfather to a clinic each time he had problems with his knee. I used to remember how strong and active he was during those days and during this time, he will never miss to bring me to iftar at his favourite restaurant. Now, things have changed so much. It’s no longer him to drive me around but now I take the responsibility to take a good care on him (yet there were times when he refused my help).<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To put things in perspective, I think we take a lot of things for granted sometimes. I have always thought that my grandparents can always prepare my favourite meal each time the whole family gathers for iftar. Now, with the latest development, I doubt the same thing would happen again.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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</div>Fendy Hasnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650690914171418832noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3329304006718729476.post-51710511930561354412011-07-31T22:01:00.000-07:002011-07-31T22:03:03.977-07:00Remembering Ben: A Tribute to Allahyarham Adlan Benan Omar (1973-2008)<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>(Written by Affendy Hasni and Farquar Haqqani, Edited by Melissa Kong-this article is published in the July 2011 issue of CEKU)</b><br />
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<i>Allahyarham Adlan Benan Omar was chairman of the founding committee of the <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1312174571_0" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(54, 99, 136); border-bottom-style: dotted; border-bottom-width: 2px; cursor: pointer;">United Kingdom</span> Executive Council for Malaysian Students (today known as the United Kingdom and <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1312174571_1" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-color: rgb(54, 99, 136); border-bottom-style: dotted; border-bottom-width: 2px; cursor: pointer;">Eire</span> Council of Malaysian Students, or UKEC) in 1994. He studied at <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1312174571_2" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(54, 99, 136); border-bottom-style: dotted; border-bottom-width: 2px; cursor: pointer;">Bukit Bintang </span>Boys Secondary School in <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1312174571_3" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-color: rgb(54, 99, 136); border-bottom-style: dotted; border-bottom-width: 2px; cursor: pointer;">Petaling Jaya</span>, Malay College Kuala Kangsar (MCKK) in <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1312174571_4" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(54, 99, 136); border-bottom-style: dotted; border-bottom-width: 2px; cursor: pointer;">Perak</span>, the MARA Institute of Technology, Subang Jaya and pursued his A Levels at <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1312174571_5" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-color: rgb(54, 99, 136); border-bottom-style: dotted; border-bottom-width: 2px; cursor: pointer;">Abingdon School</span>, <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1312174571_6" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-color: rgb(54, 99, 136); border-bottom-style: dotted; border-bottom-width: 2px; cursor: pointer;">Oxfordshire</span>. He then read History and Law at <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1312174571_7" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(54, 99, 136); border-bottom-style: dotted; border-bottom-width: 2px; cursor: pointer;">Jesus College</span> at the <span class="yshortcuts" id="lw_1312174571_8" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(54, 99, 136); border-bottom-style: dotted; border-bottom-width: 2px; cursor: pointer;">University of Cambridge</span>, and graduated in 1997. He passed away at the age of 35 on 24 January 2008.</i><br />
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Larger than life, in both a metaphorical and physical sense, are words often chosen to describe Ben by those who have had the fortune of knowing him. Ben was big in practically every sense of the word. Many likened him to a shooting star, bright and brilliant, but sadly, short-lived.<br />
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Ben evidently touched many lives during his time. Search engine results reveal several entries written about Ben. Many stories about him revolve around his wealth of knowledge on a multitude of topics, and occasionally highlight what he envisaged for the future. Most importantly, they also reflected on his enormous capacity for caring.<br />
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Those who were close to him knew that Ben had a bigger heart than most people. He would never think twice about investing in someone he met along his journey. Both of us have had the privilege of being coached by Ben in debate when we were studying at Malay College Kuala Kangsar (MCKK), Perak.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Abang Ben</i> (which is what we called him) never emphasised on winning. He constantly pushed his boys to present a matured argument and to be magnanimous each time they faced opponents. Ben was one of a kind – he was never just a debate coach. He was always a friend, and would not hesitate in sending books from overseas (where he was) to those he coached.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
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Many people at his age might not have had the patience to deal with those younger than them (especially teenage boys in their formative but immature years), but Ben never saw it as a barrier in engaging the younger generation. He was never a patronizing presence - he would always make the effort to communicate with the young students he knew so as to impart the right knowledge and values upon them. He felt like one of us, like a fellow student you could turn to and rely on for help.<br />
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Even when his health was deteriorating, Ben still came back to MCKK to see those he had coached, even though he knew that his days were already numbered. To us, that was the most inspiring thing about Ben: that other people always come first, even if it was at his own expense.<br />
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We hope that Ben would have been proud to see how the organization he founded has grown and developed since its inception. More importantly, we hope that people will always remember that nothing is truly impossible, if one puts endless passion and commitment just as Ben did in the past, up until his last breath. To us, he would have been a classic example for the next generation to look up for each time they plunge into something big and adventurous.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Words alone will never be enough to truly capture and portray the magnitude of character that Ben possessed, but we have tried our very best to tell you the story of the man who started it all, and who we have been blessed to know personally.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thank you, Ben. We will always remember you.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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Where got a striped one,<br />
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Where got like YOU one</i></b></span></div></div>Fendy Hasnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650690914171418832noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3329304006718729476.post-13631109651349619992011-07-24T04:01:00.000-07:002011-07-24T05:43:45.079-07:00Projek Kalsom 17<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And so I went.</span><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I had no expectation neither a real purpose of going to Projek Kalsom. But I had decided earlier on to see how it was run and how it is going to affect the participants (and more importantly the facilitators, hence it’s more like observation mission).</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So, what was the result? Well, it was such a good experience to see these underprivileged children came together and decided to change for a better. They made a promise that they would work harder in anything they pursue and would never let excuses to stand in their way to success. I was afraid in the beginning to give advices on so many things as I have not even started my first year yet compared to other facilitators (yes, I was one of the youngest facilitators at the camp).</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When I gave tips or advices to the kids, I think that is somehow a reminder to me to do better and achieve more in the future. If you want to fill in that position of trying to inspire a bunch of strangers, you must first start doing things that you have preached to the kids. Only then, you deserve to give “lecture” on how to do certain things in life.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">During the five days programme, I made many new friends. Some of them study in States, Japan (and of course there are some who study in the UK). Even those who study in local universities also came to extend help to these 16 years old kids. I was so touched to see my new non-Malay friends spoke in front of majority Malay kids on how to get scholarships and the preparation of post SPM result. I am sure this kind of occasion is rare to be seen especially in the rural areas. I think the message is clear; that the time has come for all of us to help each other regardless what race we are and from where we come.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I would love to share more but I believe that some of my observations of the camp shall be kept only to myself for my own personal reflection. All in all, <i>Projek Kalsom 17</i> has successfully brought people from different places and background to come together for one goal.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">To make things simple, my final exam will begin on 20 May and end on 23 June. It will be a month of hardwork, focus and constant prayer.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So yeah, this will be my mantra for the next 9 months <i><b>"Blogging tu tak salah, tapi kalau blog secara tidak konsisten tu yang salah, sabor je lah."</b></i></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">P/S: Yeah, one more post!</span>Fendy Hasnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650690914171418832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3329304006718729476.post-63726140372407620032011-03-08T01:42:00.000-08:002011-03-08T04:52:57.352-08:00Saya Sudah Tua<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I celebrated my 20th birthday on 6th February 2011. At one point, I did not believe that I have finally reached that stage, a stage where I can no longer indulge to be called as a teenager. Being 20 years old means a lot to me especially when it marks a very significant point in my life. As you grow older, you cannot avoid but to to question so many things about what you did in the past and what is your plan for the future.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I value my 20 years of wonderful journey with utter gratefulness as I feel so blessed. I am granted with a great health (but 3 minggu lepas baru underwent a surgery ha ha), my parents are still around showering me with their unconditional love and I have the best companions in the world. What more can I ask when there are a bunch of people who will always extend the greatest help in the midst of my most trying time.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Time will tell what I have become after all the explorations that I have made in the world full of unknowns. Time will tell what I have become after all the mistakes that I have made in exchange of a truly great adventure. Therefore, we all shall wait.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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</div>Fendy Hasnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650690914171418832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3329304006718729476.post-3506876664185594772011-03-07T05:49:00.000-08:002011-03-07T05:49:04.262-08:00The 17 Hours<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have not posted anything since the last post in January. After I had proudly announced earlier that I would try to post 60 posts, I am now beginning to doubt that mission.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">With Am, Ungku and Lutfi</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">With a senior from MCKK, Suhaimi Sulaiman (Class of 1979)</span></td></tr>
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</i></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">My brief absence was partly because I had a surgery in the middle of February. I was diagnosed of having an ‘Acute Appendicitis’, hence a quick surgery was the top most priority. I requested for a transfer to a hospital in Penang, but the doctor insisted to do it in KL. Before I realized, the longest 17 hours in my life had just started.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was admitted into the hospital late at night. While waiting for the nurse to conduct the further check up, the news began to travel and alarm so many people. I received many SMSes asking about my condition which encapsulated the sense of worrisome and nervousness. I tried to suppress a smile when reading the prayers and wishes hoping to conceal my own fear. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I woke up at 6 in the morning only to realise that the nurse was already waiting for me with a wheelchair. She brought me to Ward 7 and asked me to change my cloth. Then, I waited and hoped it would end very soon.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The surgery began at three o’clock and fortunately, Rashad was there to send me off to the operation room. Honestly, I was very afraid. For once, everything looked very uncertain to me. People often said that it’s just a minor surgery, but my mind can’t avoid but to contemplate on so many things at one time. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Would I be able to regain my consciousness after the surgery? Would I be able to come back and see everyone else? My mind went wandering for a while and after that, I did not remember anything.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 hours later, I woke up and felt so weak. I could not find my voice but the moment I saw the lights, I knew it was all over. My doctor came to me and the first thing I said to her was “How was the surgery doctor?” and she replied “Your surgery went successfully.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At this point, I still could not believe that it actually happened to me. The experience was great; I think it is a little test that everyone has to go through in life. I would say it’s a significant event that has put so many things in perspective.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I thank God for blessing me with friends and companions who extend the greatest help without asking anything in return. The endless visits from MCKK’s friends, college’s friends and even a family really touched my heart. Thank you very much for being there when I was in desperate need of calmness and assurance that everything will be just fine. Thank you very much for your kindness, I can only express my appreciation in words.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now I am back in business and preparing for the final race.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">P/S:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">“Hey Fendy, I just heard from Paan that you’re going through an operation tomorrow..thought it was just a normal fever..anyway, all the best..will doa for you that everything goes well =)”<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">“Okay love. Hugs and rmbr half the game is mental prep ;)”<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">“Hoi, kantoi bosan kat hospital boleh msg2 org lg haha. Take care, doa insya Allah operation will go smoothly. U want me to get anything pg esok?”<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">“No hal lah fendi..apa guna kawan2 kalau hal cmni pun xbleh tlong kan. Sure2..welcome. Nk p tnds n makn nti gtau nurse..jgn p sndri. Take care lah.”<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">“You rest and think of beautiful things. Can’t wait to see u recover. Stay cool”<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">“Haha. Ok ok. Jgn mkn chilli. Only peri peri sauce je yg allowed”<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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</div>Fendy Hasnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650690914171418832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3329304006718729476.post-54309886844067238862011-01-30T10:15:00.000-08:002011-01-30T10:15:43.792-08:00Blogging @ 0157<div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ha ha I am not that 'kiasu' to meet my </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">KPI</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> to a point that I make an effort to blog late at night. The truth is, I can't sleep. After enduring such a boring journey for almost 3 hours from KL to </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Penang</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">, I somehow found it a bit hard to sleep , hence why I am writing this post.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I will be in </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Penang</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> for one week and I have already planned what to do for the next one week. There are nothing special; I suppose the 'plan' is just a normal one like try to waking up early and go jogging, or maybe just finish up reading my Harry Potter ( I am still stuck at the 5th book-thanks to my exam ha ha).</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">But, one thing for sure, I will be having a good time playing with a cute little baby throughout the week. My mom has agreed to take care one of my cousins, so yeah, I will be having a good time cuddling the baby.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The whole family is still adjusting since there has not been any baby for quite a while in the house (I am not implying anything about family planning, pregnancy,productivity ha ha), so everyone is really looking forward to give our best shot in taking care this baby.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Okay, now I am feeling tired. Got to sleep now lest I will be staring at my wall for the next one hour. Good night!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
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</div>Fendy Hasnihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13650690914171418832noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3329304006718729476.post-19022152635298340972011-01-29T06:18:00.000-08:002011-01-29T06:18:16.255-08:00Enam Puluh!<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In the beginning of 2011, I have constantly told myself that I should blog more.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In the spirit of reinforcing my new resolution, one cannot avoid but to set an achievable target for him to meet.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Therefore, here I am putting my very own KPI that I shall write 60 posts for 2011.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">While this mission is nothing compared to Mission Impossible 1, 2 or 3 (or G.I Joe-ha ha can’t avoid this, it’s my favourite), the only way to survive is by acquiring the multitasking skill as soon as possible (some people dislike the term ‘multitasking’ because it means more works and more energy).<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Therefore, if it seems to you that the target is no longer achievable, you are all welcome to constantly remind me by putting some nice and not too nice comments here.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yeah, it’s 60. It’s just not only a number, but it’s also my plan and goal (cewaaaah)!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
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