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Friday, January 29, 2010

SMK Mengkuang Annual Cross Country

One of the interesting activities I attended before I return to Taiwan is the SMK Mengkuang's Annual Cross Country. Once every year, on a Friday in January, the school will hold its annual cross country at Penang's famous dam, Mengkuang Dam.

I was informed today that this year will be the last cross country being held here as Mengkuang Dam will be closed to public starting April 2010. It will be closed for expansion and is expected to be completed in 2013. I'm very lucky to be part of the cross country event this year.

The students here are divided into four sports team - indicated by the color of the sport 'houses' or team. Red, Yellow, Green and Yellow Team. Today I got to meet many new friends from the Red Team. So now I'm a supporter of Red Team.

As early as 7.30am, everyone gathered at the public parking space to do some warming up. Then the cross country started with the girls running first. All the students were supposed to run around the big lake before they reach the finishing line.

After the run, each team had their breakfast. Many had their breakfast by the lake enjoying the view and fresh air. And i noticed, many had 'nasi lemak' (rice cooked in coconut milk with spicy gravy). Malaysian really love 'nasi lemak'. I enjoyed my 'nasi lemak' breakfast too.

I enjoyed the view when I was there. The sun was really bright this morning. The view was nice. I enjoyed a short motocycle ride by the big lake.

Anyway, the event ended with the Blue team being announced as the champion. Red team got third place, Green got second and Yellow got fourth. Oh well, better luck next time Red Team.

I really enjoyed myself today. Shafa, Nik, Nad, Shaik, Shafiq and a few others dropped by for a visit at the lake. They have left school and as they are waiting for their exam result which will come out this March, many are taking driver's license, joining martial arts class, learning how to cook, taking part time jobs and learning how to sew. Nice to know that they are keeping themselves occupied.

Ok, I gotta go. Enjoy the pictures!!

Monday, December 28, 2009

24th-28th December at Kuala Lumpur and Johor

Hello everybody!! Last few days, I had a wonderful trip to Kuala Lumpur and Johor with Shafa and her family.. It took 4 hours to arrived at Kuala Lumpur from Pulau Pinang.. Kuala Lumpur is the largest city and the capital of Malaysia.. The Great Kuala Lumpur is also known as Klang Valley.. You can find more about it in the net..

The picture next to us is the Petronas Twin Towers are twin towers and is the world's tallest tower before being surpassed by Taipei 101. However, the towers are still the tallest twin buildings in the world.. However, too bad that I didn't have the opportunity to go inside it and find out what is inside it.. I would love to walk in the skybridge.. It is the bridge which connect both the tower..

Kuala Lumpur Tower

At Shafa's Aunt house

Then, we went to Johor,another state located at the southern of Peninsular Malaysia.. Johor is surrounded by Straits of Johor to the south which separates Johor and the Republic of Singapore.. Johor is also known for its finest pineapples.. Because of lack of time and other factors, I can't explore Johor much.. We went to Kluang,Johor.. We rented a hotel there because we didn 't have a place to have a night.. Moon Hotel Palace.. It's a cozy place.

I enjoy sleeping there.. Actually, the reason we went to Johor is to attend a wedding! Shafa's last Aunt is marrying a man from Kluang, Johor.. That's why we have to go to the wedding.. Here is a picture of the married couple.

The theme colour of the wedding is green..

Gifts to the bride

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Holidaying at Cameron Highlands

On 21st December, I went to Cameron Highland with my Malaysian friends..They said that Cameron Highland is a famous holiday destination..

This is because the place has cooler temperature and has such a breath-taking scenery.. Well, I assure you, this place is certainly beautiful..and cooler than Penang state where I'm staying right now.. By the time I left the bus, i can feel the cold weather.. It makes me shivered.. Somebody,I don't really know her name put on her jacket on me.. Thanks.. he he..

Cameron Highlands is well known for strawberries , fresh vegetables,rose valley,cactus valley and tea plantation.. I'm so sorry that i cant really tak many pictures of me there..since i have low batteries..and many other excuses..sorry..sorry..sorry..

Shafa at Cactus Valley..

Ripe strawberry..hermmm..yummy...

Tea Plantation

Roses at Rose Valley..

Monday, November 16, 2009

English Club’s End of Year Party.

It seems that this is the final week of school for 2009. I started my Monday, joining the English Club party at about 2.00pm.

What else can I say, more food!! I think by the time I get home to Taiwan, I’ll be gaining extra kilos in weight. There were delicious food (spaghetti, barbequed chicken known as ‘satay’with spicy peanut gravy, chicken curry with bread, two big chocolate cakes, cheese tarts and the list went on).

I had a great time. And the crowd (the teachers and students) were really friendly and hungry too :). We had a great lunch.

Spring Cleaning at the Girls’ Hostel.

I got to spend my weekend (14th and 15th Nov 2009) at Girls’ Hostel in school. Here in Malaysia, spring cleaning is known as ‘gotong-royong’. It is a physical activity (quite fun but tiring) and a ritual practice among the students who stay in the hostel in order to practice good hygiene.

According to Sarah, the students practice ‘gotong-royong’ in order to make sure that the hostel will always be clean and to maintain the status of a ‘5 star’ hostel.

Sarah and her dorm mates started working early in the morning cleaning their dorms and the surrounding areas. I helped them out too (posing for the camera, most of the time)

Although it was tiring but it was satisfying when we could see that the areas we cleaned was finally neat and tidy.

Check out my photos!!

Cooperative Club’s Party

On November 12th 2009, I attended a party held at the Mara Technology University.

Before I continue, let me explain what the school cooperative means. It means a business (something like a little shop opened in school) owned and controlled equally by the people (in school) who use its services or who work at it.

Shafiq and Shaik brought me along that afternoon. There were variety of food such as spaghetti, steamed rice, coleslaw, bread and butter pudding, cakes, fruits and mushroom soup to name a few.

I really love the bread and butter pudding because it was really creamy and delicious. Shafiq and Shaik let me try all the food until I thought my tummy was going to burst.

There was also a lucky draw and attendees got many prizes. A friend called Firdius tried to play prank on me with a knife!! Luckily, Shaik and Shafiq came to the rescue (Phew!).

After that, another guy named Hafiz Mubarak performed a magic show. That show amazed me. I enjoyed the event very much.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

My turn at Nad's place

Today, I have to go to Nad’s house and I’m really happy because everyone in her family likes me especially her young little brother. His name is Umran.

That’s me and Nad.

Nad, Umran and me.
Umran sharing his candy.

Nad has shown me everything that she likes the most, like Tsubasa Cronicles, her fish and also love story comics (Oops…she is a very sensitive girl). Sometimes I can see her tears when she read the love story comic but I am shocked when she said that she loves horror movies and she can watch the horror movie until 2.00 am. I thought sensitive girl does not like scary movie but…she does.

Umran is very kind when he shares his candies with me. Even though he is naughty but he has a kind heart like Nad.

Oops…I almost forgot, Umran’s birthday is on 16 November 2009 and Nad has a big exam on 18 November until 8 December. She told me to pray for all SPM students so that they will do well in the exam.

Nad showing me her pet fish.

When Nad told me about her SPM exam, I don’t have a clue about what it is. So I googled it and let me quote from Wikipedia.

“The Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), or the Malaysian Certificate of Education, is a national examination taken by all fifth form students in Malaysia. The SPM is equivalent to the British GCSE, and provides the opportunity for Malaysians to continue their studies to pre-university level. The examination for SPM usually takes place around early November and lasts for more than 3 weeks.”

Whoa. That is a very important exam for all 5 Ibnu Sina students. Good luck to all of you...

I will miss you Nad…