Building a Ship

Oh Finally! Yes, I know that it has not been updated for long, but since the first day of CNY, I thought I should write the next post on the 15th day of CNY. I mean, why not? =p

So how was my Chinese New Year 2010?

As for many, either you headed back to your respective hometowns, or you ended up like me, staying on in Petaling Jaya/KL. So the first day, as tradition and annual customs would suggest, my family and I did the usual visiting to our relative's houses. From our first granduncle all the way down to the 7th granduncle. But before all the visiting started, because that day was a Sunday, my family went to church first. After a great sermon, the "roundings" started.

Nothing much to say, because every year is always the same. Having a lot of tidbits in the first house and by the 3rd house, every year we have pizzas, and because every year the weather is generally very hot, my dad would be sleeping on the couch. (Yes, even sleeping in that particular grandaunt's house is annual, seriously) Even the pizzas are annual, never fail. This year also my uncle from Singapore came up, so bigger crowd and more cousins, more fun. Not to mention, playing DoTA with them (since its the easiest LAN game) until about 3am on Monday morning. Also another annual and a MUST to be played is Pictionary! At night, we will always end up at my 7th granduncle's house for dinner and their specialty food. There, with another younger group of cousins we will always play Pictionary, to a point that I don't even know how it all started, but yea, VERY FUN!

Yes, the first day always filled with annual stuff, but still, it never fails to be enjoyed.

Throughout that whole week of CNY, many were away, people on msn also so much less, and those away were having a good time I'm sure. Sadly, I got stuck at home, so with nothing much to do, I had to finish all my homework lo! Plus peek at some reference books a bit. But that was how sad my Chinese New Year was. During this time, I also finally managed to reformat my mum's com, which I am currently using, because I gave away my previous one for a GREATER CAUSE. Even as school started, my CNY mood was still kicking in, woke up terribly late on Monday, and for the very first time in my whole schooling life, even since kindergarten, I WAS LATE! It was more of a joy than grieve, cool le?

And yes, everyone who was busy having fun and maybe those lazy, perhaps, all were rushing this and that homework, starting to worry about exams and all, such wonderful sight, when I know I personally and safe from all these (except exams).

THIS ONE I SPECIALLY WANT TO MENTION. My late birthday gift was also given during the 15 days! It was a sneaker, Adidas Superstar 2, and its SO FREAKING SPECIAL, that I when I google image it, there isn't any that I can find! So that is how special it is, and THANK YOU to all who put in your part, I really appreciate it, its wonderful! I really cannot hope for more, this is already an addition to another great birthday I had this year.

So as the Chinese New Year festival starts to come to a close, and many taking the long weekend as the great opportunity to study, I on the other hand, ended up watching Book of Eli, and later on, today night, I'm watching Little Big Soldier. I must say, Book of Eli started of pretty blur, rather unsure of where the show is going to go, but I tell you, right at the end, it just simply BLOWS your mind away, gives the WOW factor that I'm still having even as I think of it. Its a very powerful show, I encourage especially all Christians to watch it. I'll do a review on it soon enough.

So that's about how my 15 days of Chinese New Year went about. Started off with all the annual stuff yet still so fun. Followed by nothing-better-to-do, ended up studying, my birthday gift and movies. This year, just seemed a bit more smoother, relax and more calming. I just hope every year gets better!

My 15 days,
Wai Leem

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Indeed like what Nicholas said awhile back, this year, there will be and have been a lot of "last" stuff. During that time, it was my last Gerko Day, today, was another one. My LAST Merentas Desa in Catholic High School.

After the announcement of results, and hearing people cursing and some crying because they were disqualified, I went to the CF. Throughout the time in the CF room, eating lunch and walking back home, I was just wondering how I could have done so much more, how meaningful this year's merentas desa really is to me, and how I will never be able to run as a purple house member in a cross-country race anymore (Unless I end up in Form 6).

Today was indeed an experience to remember.

Before today, there was a big hype of people just training and training after school. It was like some kind of health craze or something like that, but a group of us concluded it as peer pressure, seeing our friends running, we all also want to run.

To be honest, I was one of them. I've always liked running long distance, whether or not its time consuming or what, but its something I like to do. The odd part is, despite my liking to run, I have this weird dislike, that is I don't like getting tired, because most of the time, there is just so much work to do, getting tired is not a very good circumstance, energy is greatly needed. So that always held me back from running. But because of the recent hype, I was also excited, because now I know that "if he/she runs and gets tired, surely he/she also can't finish his/her work, die, then die together lo!" So I started training too.

Whether it was at school, the real track or even at my housing area, I've always had someone to accompany me, and it will always be part of the 2010 Merentas Desa experience. You know who you guys and gals are, Thank You.

So this year, as the whistle blew and we started running, I only had one thing in my mind, "GET THAT FREAKING POINT" So I ran without stopping, a pace way bigger than I've ever ran before. At first, I started getting tired, and the person I was pacing was slowly getting further and further, so I tried to pick up my pace and stride, but my legs were still getting me very tired. And as I pondered about something, can't remember what, tiredness left, I managed to gain control over my mind and the psychological aspect, I managed to press on and get ahead.

Because of that, I have achieved my own personal goal. I've always wanted to be in the top 60, and I FINALLY DID IT! Form 2 I got a point, but was way back, far from 60th placing, Form 3 I failed, Form 4, I got a point, but didn't get any number, but was suspected to have gotten about 60 or 70 something, around that area. So this year, with clear determination, but honestly, a bit of uncertainty and low confidence, God was ultimately there to bring me through, and help me 58th placing. Perhaps not THAT GOOD compared to the 57 placings in front of me, but God has given me enough to remember what an awesome Merentas Desa it has been for me.

So congratulations to every house and every runner, you all did your best, I HOPE. And to every person on duty, I would prefer that you ran, but its okay, someone needs to be on duty, and you filled in that gap, and a special thanks to the PBSM for rescuing some of the runners and taking care of all runners medical needs, WELL DONE.

But it ain't over yet people, this is just the beginning, and more is yet to come.

Purple House runner,
Wai Leem

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So what so different about my birthday this year?

EVERYTHING.

Let's start from the eve, on Friday, 29 January 2010.

I came to school, already knowing that there will be a party at my house at late evening, but that's all I knew. To be really honest, I was also wondering whether I would receive any other stuff. Anyway, I went to school, and on normal routine, went to the CF room for morning watch.

People started to come in, Jo Fan came in, but this time his face was suspicious. He took out a birthday card for us to sign, but it was for Jaclyn's birthday, on the 31st. Nothing for me went on in the morning. As usual, school started, and more work piled on.

After school, as usual again on a Friday, it was CF time. Quickly set up everything and got it running. Everything was going on well, until I ask Jo Fan about something concerning that week's CFprogram, he gave an odd reply. I was suspicious AGAIN, but I was more worried whether the program is going to be okay or not. And as I expected, they called all the January babies and we sang the birthday song CF style. Had a great time laughing while being called oldest among the January babies, it was really a fun time.

Anyway, after that, CF was over and we put back everything in order. Then Jo Fan revealed Jaclyn's card. Had a great time laughing out loud, but at the same time, was wondering whether I would get a card this year, cause in my entire 16 years, not once have I receive a card made by friends. After laughing and all, Jo Fan said "switch sides". I was "huh" then they turned towards me and Jo Fan presented my birthday card, which was followed by deafening screams from Laine, Mellisa and other crazy fellas. Yes, it was heart warming. While the rest was making sure everything in the classroom was properly set in its original position, I took a quick glance at the cards and everyone's wishes and I stumbled across Aaron saying "I hope you like ice cold water" How could I not be suspicious AGAIN? I asked Jo Fan, and he ignored me, but he was also busy, so I didn't want to pester him.

Rumah Ungu was about to start, I wanted to go and change my clothes first, but Jo Fan asked me to wait for awhile. We all then went down together, and gathered in between the CF and Prefect room. They pointed to me a corner where a lot of boxes were stacked up. They told me that it was my birthday present. So they asked me to open it by tearing the boxes. I was firstly scared it was some sort of prank, so I was ready to run. After much hesitance, I placed my hand on the box, and as I was about to tear it, Aaron jumped from within and was pouring water over me. So from my running stance, I RAN, and once everything was over, only to realize that because I ran, half of my body was wet, the other half was dry, it was so weird.

So after all these, I met Ms Koh! and went for Rumah practice. After which, I got ready to go back home, Timothy and Lie Keat followed me back for the small party. After taking bath, only then one by one some started coming. We had fellowship around my house' marble table. Had a great time again talking laughing and what not. We even went to Mr Wong's idolized website, ngsir.netforms.com, which was actually good. (I'll put the names later) We had dinner at ss2, though wasn't classy but I felt so much more relaxed, not to mention they bought me a birthday chicken, literally. Like how a candle is put on a cake, they bought chicken and put a candle. LAME but AWESOME. =D

After dinner, came back home and had the real cake. And as expected, they tried to push my head into the cake. Well, half succeeded, and that was all thanks to my mum, EVIL mum. Again, sat around the table eating and eating food made by Tian Yoon. Then slowly one by one, everyone started to leave, only Nicholas stayed over for the night.

That was just the eve, and now on my birthday,today, actual date itself, there wasn't any party or whatsoever, but it was already awesome for me. Had breakfast with Nicholas and by noon he too went back. Not too long after, I headed off to church for Kidzone! Had another great time of fun with the kids and they sang me a birthday song just now =). Really, another family to me. Had dinner with my bro, then came back home, on my computer and starting typing this.

After what has happened, I still haven't mentioned the countless sms by so many friends and relatives. Not to mention calls too, and not forgetting a call that I would surely remember, by Callie Foo, who called at 1.35, around there, intending to wake me up, but sadly, I was still awake, haha! Indeed, she's an awesome friend. We talked a bit, I was very speechless, as always, laughed and hearing her voice made me remember of so many other friends that have either switched school or migrated, like Matthew, Jonathan, Kimberly and so many more.

So that is my birthday, 17th birthday, in year 2010, indeed, a remarkable and memorable one. A big thank you to Tian Yoon, who organized the little party at my house, Shu-Li, Amy, Lie Keat, Timothy, Nicholas, Yu Song and Aaron, who came to my house willingly to celebrate with me. Also Jo Fan, Mellisa, Germaine, Eelaine, Justin and other CF fellas who enjoyed it with me. A separate and big thank you to Jaclyn for making my card, my first ever card signed by people. And finally everyone who at least took a few seconds to type "happy birthday" on my facebook wall. Thank you everyone, thank you all!

Now off to say my "thank you" to many people!

17 liao,
Wai Leem

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Well, I don't know about you, but after quite awhile, I've been anticipating this post, just waiting to write it.

If you were following, well, I decided to leave my blog's 100th post for the eve of my birthday which also happens to be my blog's 2nd anniversary. Just a brief history, 29 January 2008, I started off in blogspot, then after awhile, I moved to mediarakyat.net and then not long after, shifted to mejournals, here, and I believe I'm here to stay. =)

So, how was the last 16 years of life?

Well, I started off as a kid, naughty and talkative kid wherever I went, and so friendly even to a point I would let anyone carry me (according to my mum). I used to like lying, *gasp*, and still have clear memories on the times I have to bend over and get spanking from my mum, but it all was for the better. Entering primary school was no different, still remember the times I chased people around the school or played 'pepsi cola' and how I used to be the MASTER of it, I owned that game. I also almost stood a chance in my school's table tennis team and I just had one more set to win, but nah, didn't make it.

Very soon, I shifted to over to Selangor, and at first, it was YEA! But after awhile, it was HAIZ.. But then, my life in Kidzone started. I've mentioned kidzone in my blog many times already, so you could check it out if you don't know what it is. As I starting to get used to the lifestyle, my spiritual life then started to grow and accelerate so much more. This was when I started to change from kid-ways to more perhaps matured-ways. (Although you see me sometimes acting like a kid, remember, its ACTING. =). As I used to tell my mum when I was in primary school, that somehow, I never had problems mixing around with people. And no doubt, changing to Puay Chai when I was in primary 4 wasn't a problem as I blended in quite well. Then came primary 6 being the tai ko and bullying prefects (ironic eh, since i'm one now). And in primary 6, being under peer pressure and facing teenage-hood, I had my first girlfriend! *gasp* I bet many of you don't know about this, even my family. But very soon I broke up, because I was convicted by God through what my pastor shared about BGR (aka BurGeR or Boy Girl Relationship). Ever since I was proud to tell people that I've gone through it, and having that kind of relationship is a no no at this point.

Well, another big part as I came over is, Kidzone, as mentioned earlier, made up a lot of my life. Starting as being a kid, spectator, to a helper and teacher. Its been an excellent journey and a joyful one no doubt. Meeting people like Ps Andy, Uncle Kim Soon, Aunty Karen, and so many more, especially those who faithfully send me back home every saturday. All their little effort or even much, impacted me one way or the other, they all filled some sort of gap in my life, whether big or small, it was all important nevertheless. Here, this was I grew so much more in my walk with Jesus. Despite not going for youth, I always pressed on to go for Kidzone, and God has blessed me so much. My commitment was so high that there were certain areas that my mum stopped me from going, that was how much I loved it.

So what about my secondary school life? Form 1, 2 passed like wind. If there was anything to remember, I was the assistant head prefect, but the years after that, I regretted not doing so much things, so much things I want to do now but can't do. So form 3 came and PMR was the pressure. Thankfully, God helped me to ace it, except for my chinese. Then quickly was science stream, form 4. Tough year doing many new subjects and going into 'club politics', but although I didn't get what I wanted, God showed me that He had more things planned for me, and it was evident. I managed to buck up my final term exam results, and the year soon ended with me going for 4 camps during the school holidays.

28 days from the 1st of January, and here I am today.

This is going to be a longer post than you think, cause I just have one more thing to write.

You would have noticed, I changed my blog title from "The LIFE Bomber" to "Building a ship" Why? you might ask.

During this years Kidzone Teacher's Retreat, Ps Andy talked about relationship and he touched about blogging, for say 3 minutes? But whatever he said made me do what I'm doing now.

I made one very big mistake throughout my 2 years of blogging, I've always wanted to write to "impact lives and change lives". I've realized one thing, that I can impact lives, but I cannot change lives. Why? This is because I can only do so much, only God can change lives, and takes you to believe it. There was nothing wrong in my previous blog title, because I really just wanted to share my life experiences with everyone. But I also feel that this year, what I really lack, is a relationship with many people. Many times its just high and bye, or perhaps touching on homework. But have I really build a strong relationship with people? Yes, with some, but not with many.

This year and from now on, I want to learn to build that relationship with many people. I have this vivid imagination, that if one day, someone comes to me and says "Wai Leem! I'm very touched by your post!" And then sadly, I have to secretly peek a glance at the name tag and cook up something to encourage or to seem as if I understand what he/she is going through. This ain't the way its suppose to be. I don't just want to cook up some words of encouragement and be off with it. I really want to know that person and really be a what a friend means, that is to know someone WELL.

I'm going for a start!

And now, thanks to a group of AWESOME friends I have in school, I'm off for my pre-birthday party!

17 years old in a few hours time,
Wai Leem =)

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Today, there was a meeting prefect meeting going on, and since its been awhile and also to respect them, I went anyhow. But the thing was, I couldn't concentrate as much, as I reminiscent the past memory of drama.

It all started as the meeting was held in U6F. I went there and stepped in, suddenly everything just seemed so familiar, then I knew, the very very FIRST practice was held in U6F. And guess what 8 months later, I step into the class room for a meeting, realizing that I will not have any more practices, no more fun with the drummers, no more stories from Mr William, no more gossips and jokes from the girls, no more weird and prolonged laughter from Yee Teng, no more weird comments from Ti Lun and Benjamin, no more screams from Re Gin or Hui Xin, no more....

I remember the day I came for the first practice, not knowing that drama would take us this far, but just join because I have always liked acting. Then came some girls, said 'hi' but never really knew them. Then some junior prefects like Hui Xin, June, Wei Xuan and Re Gin came and also my fellow batch, Ray Aun. Then came Rayelene, whom I knew was a actor, but never knew that I would really get to know as a friend, or as a sister. There I also met Shiau Ling, Brian and Joel. Slowly we got to know each other.

Besides, I never really had good encounters with Mr William. But as time grew, he critisized my a lot also, especially when I took the role of Dr. Faustus. Yes, at first it was hard to accept but I got used to it, and learn from the experience, though he also apologised, I felt that it was unnecessary because he taught me so much, all I hope for now is that I can remember it. After 8 months, my experience have changed my life so much, that he is indeed a great teacher will vast knowledge and a great man. My perspective of him have changed ever since, and now I meet him everyday in school more or less like a friend, a close teacher.

This journey as Benjamin puts it, is like a voyage, a voyage of 8 months. We went through ups and downs, happy times, sad times, irritating times, frustrating times, but had bonding, fun, enjoyment and joyfulness. Tough times were especially when we had to change cast and crew and deal with different characters and break people like me to pass my boundary and act in a way i have never acted before. This part was after the state level, heading towards nationals. Also, this time was when Mr William left, and we had to perform for the school's anniversary, these were the toughest of times, but in the end, we managed to get pass it, especially if the return of Mr William, the hype was back, the energy, the enthusiasm, the strength was back.

While we were on the bus, left only about an hour away, Rayelene came and said to me, "Wai Leem, its all over, the end. After 8 months, now, no more practices, no more........." Indeed, and Benjamin went on with, "Sorry for my trespasses and hurtful things I have said or done" to almost everyone I think. But that moment was a very sentimental moment indeed.

For me personally, God answered my prayer. When I was a young little boy, I used to see big trophies beautifully placed in my friend's houses. How I always wanted to win something, but that day just seemed impossible. Until now, as I held my trophy, I realized that after so many years, God gave me what I have always wanted, and if I got best actor, that would just be more grace and I believe he didn't want me to get it because he fulfilled my dream and there was no need to give me more, and also to teach me to be patient and grateful for what I already have. But now I have that big trophy and i'm happy with it, do I need anymore? No I don't, because it will turn into greed, but if God gives, then praise God.

The journey of 8 months also brought me to realize how God placed form 3s, form 4s and form 5s together and is able to use differences and personalities to form a winning team. Its like using dust from the ground to form a sculpture. Though at times it could get irritating and frustrating, but we were united as one team, and that's all that matters.

Also, as I was acting as sloth, it gave me great opportunity to watch Joel act as Dr. Faustus, and how much I really wanted to try that role. I never realized that it could become a reality for me, as Joel left the team, I was just filling in his place and teacher just switched me like that. At first it was "oh wow!" but then it got "shoot how?" because at times I just did not know how to act well in that role with plentiful mistakes and I would really wonder how, as I also had to endure the stress and pressure from teacher especially. But nevertheless, how often does anyone get a lead role? And I thank God that He gave me that wonderful chance to perform as the lead role in Nationals and win it, that is simply wonderful, and if it is not by the grace of God, who else?

There is just so much more I want to say, but I'm writing this with a heavy heart because this team is truly an unforgettable team, and I really don't want it to end here, but I know it must. But partly because there are too many, I forgot some already. (I will add on as I remember).

Love,
Wai Leem
sloth (district and state)
dr. faustus (national)

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THIS YEAR IS AN AWESOME YEAR!!

BECAUSE...

PURPLE HOUSE
WON AGAIN!!

Well, this year was to me, the most anticipating year of all. Only leading by 180 plus marks, was a very risky gap to have. Yet as everything happened today, it seemed so smooth for us, exactly like how i prayed it would be. Thank you Jesus. See? God can work wonders even in this situation.

To me, i really regretted not being part of the team, although i really tried my best to help out, time just would not give in to me. A big THANK YOU to all those who stayed back till late hours to finish the deco especially, and for those marchers who have indeed willingly gave their time to be THE TEAM! indeed, you all are a wonderful team to work with.

I heard that during the practices and also deco time, you all were very easy going as compared to many other houses who are so strict and all, well it just proves my point that at times fun is really the key to success, although certain amount of  "strictness" is required. But thanks to the seniors, it became a joyful time spent together.

Also, a big THANK YOU AGAIN to all the runners, you are also really the best! Chang Meng, Chye Leng, Joyce, Abhilash, Leslie, Jerry, Rui Hua, Wei Pang, Tat Shing and many more. You brought the fame, you brought the joy, you brought the smile on every one's faces.

But what i really was glad to see, was the spirit of Catholic High School. I realized that the seniors knew each other really well, the harmony between houses was inevitable. Nearing the end, during the prize giving, each house really supported each other, once awhile cheering each other, with "thank you" and "welcome" that went across the crowd. I also realized that every house had that certain amount of strength and unity, which made almost everybody equal. Yes, those fellas at the back usually never say anything anyway, still, whoever cheered and shouted, that strength and power was there for all the grasp.

Even as i write this post, I'm still overwhelmed by the success that PURPLE house has made, not that i'm boasting, but i'm just so overjoyed that other people who say they don't care about their houses just makes me so irritated. This year is really an unforgettable year, i will never forget it. The smiles i kept seeing on fellow purple house members, just really kept the spirit high.

Because of being so overwhelmed, I started to get pressured even before Chang Meng took the podium. I don't know whether other's felt it, but i surely felt the standard we have to meet next year. Names of talented people just started pouring into my head, although i tried and tried to keep it out. Everytime i hear the cheers, next year just keeps coming to mind.

But all in all, i believe the we can do it again next year, i believe that purple house will rock again, before i leave school. We will show them that....

PURPLE HOUSE
WILL WIN
2 YEARS IN A ROW!

The third year is up to the juniors, but as for my dream and hope, is that we will own the field next year. Watch out my friends, purple aliens are coming back, this time, in........(wait and see la)

This comes to the end of this year's sports day, the time spent together and joy shared was really something to treasure, especially knowing new seniors(which some i never knew existed) like Yu Bin, Khai Xian, Qi Hui, Su Ling and many more, Thank you all for setting the example, I assure you that we will reset it next year, this time, higher than you all! haha.

A true Ungu!
Wai Leem

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And it shall.. END! muahahahahhaha (in your dreams la!!)

No, it shall continue on (as expected) to do what it was made to do.

Exactly last year, around this time, 10.43 pm. I started to blog. Wow? well, i started of very very enthusiastically, writing my first post on, my priorities for the year and so on.

But nah, i'm not going to do the same, i'm just going to say.....

THANK YOU
TERIMA KASIH
??  <- Chinese
?????  <- Japenese
DANKE
GRAZIE
GRACIAS

WHY!?!

Because you have spent time reading and commenting. Sometimes laughing and sometimes emo-ing because of what i write. But all in all, my goal prevails and i hope that i have succeeded. THANK YOU ALL! i don't know how often you come and read, especially now that i have shifted, and yea, its a bit slow loading, but thank you for your patience and kindness, reading and tirelessly spending time understanding my musings.

THANK YOU AGAIN AND AGAIN!!

and i shall end with a lovely picture... (of me la! *duh*!!)

Aren't i just so ********? you know la..

Brought to you, none other than,
WhY lAmE?!
Wai Leem

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