Loosen Up

I'm a few days late but I still want to congratulate my awesome course mates for surviving it through the pain and agony of 11.5 hours (do the maths) papers. It's a notch higher I admit but with God's willing, we're gonna stay put and see those familiar faces again next semester yeah?

I don't know how others feel but time really escapes my sight. Without knowing it, it has already been one and a half year of foundation. Perhaps the heavy workload and constant pressure from the lecturers, we hardly notice the number of days and weeks we endured in this place. Being one of a kind or, safe to say, left out in this place taught us lots of undefined experiences. Shit happens all the time, but we're still holding on to each other. We overlook it and the existence is barely there. 

Deep inside me, things may have changed so drastically over the years. Unnecessary dramas and disputes, misunderstandings and disappointment are all there. But it won't be happening if it's of no reasons, right? That is how we develop individually and eventually a very firm, strong group. We're no longer the cocky ones, and maybe we can still be those cocky ones - heads held up high but with brains and versatile personalities. So, what's wrong being that? 

The dream is to soar up high. So many things to achieve next year with more gap closing in between our class and other classes. We'll manage this once again, like we handle our foundation year. Hoping to see an enhanced unity and love for each other (but I'm not gay), it would be the best for us. No more doing work alone, no more gossiping around each other's back (applies to me too!) and try to give and take (MAYBE procrastinate more). Accommodate each other's concerns so that we'll back each others up. 

And again, nothing in this place can be achieved individually. To see everyone smiling up there, triumphing over the victory and success is really more worthwhile than achieving your own success and yet, you are all alone. Who likes being alone? No one (reckoning everyone likes companion, no matter what gender). The satisfaction and what's far beyond are what we hold deeply.

So enough of the emotional rants. Allow me to thank you all for everything you had done for the sake of me. I really, really appreciate everything, from every angle possible. Another tide is gone and I'm all ready for another upcoming current. Thank You. 

P.S Hi Ilanggo, Rachel, Jennie and Azrul! =)

Us Against MUET

Now, as you can see from the title and the logo above, we are going to have two battles of our life as a teacher trainee including our Final Exams. The logic is we need to get at least a Band 4 for our entry requirement to enter UKM which is our second parent after IPS. We are going to twin with them and we will be under them starting next year for our first-year-degree program. Spooky isn't it. Not just we have to pass our finals but also to get a Band 4 for our MUET.

The shock was inevitable when we were informed by our lecturer and since we missed out on the registration for year-end MUET 2010. But we still managed to register after a few strings pulled here and there. Anyway, good luck to us and break a leg everyone!

The Triumph

On the 30th of September 2010, the TESL class managed to enter the final round of parliamentary debate (Bahasa Melayu) against Pengajian Agama 3 PPISMP Semester 1. The final match was actually on the 24th of September but something was on during that particular day (am being superbly sarcastic, as long what I had expected did come true). It was a good thing though, more time for us to prepare our text. The motion was "Sambutan Kemerdekaan Cerminan Bangsa". TESL got to be the government and Halil is the Prime Minister, myself as the 2nd Minister, Haziq as the 3rd Minister and Khatika as the reserve. During the previous round, we were informed on the day of the competition if we would like to join or not. I still remember it was during LDs class we made our decision which was in the afternoon and our match was later that night.

Then we received the motion to be debated that night and began to construct our text. As the quarter-final matches was on the go we went through a lot of sources to find our materials and then we were opt to change the motion since one of the classes forfeited and the class that managed to go against us opt that if we were to change the motion that was to be debated on the quarter-final match. We accepted their offer and began to construct another new text. Later that evening, we have a class dinner and yet we have to finish preparing the text before our class dinner because the match was right after our dinner and we did not have enough time to go through our text.

We were up against Pengajian Agama 1 and their team was well prepared than ours. However, even though it was a tough match, we managed to go through to the final. Long story short, we were quit pissed off because the final match was postponed and the organizers would like to change the motion but since we have prepared our text for the final match we decided to stick to the old motion. As I wrote in the previous paragraph, the motion is "Sambutan Kemerdekaan Cerminan Bangsa". We thought the motion was "Sambutan Kemerdekaan Mencerminkan Bangsa"and we prepared based on what we thought the motion was. What a chaotic mess. We change our text right before the final match which is actually right before the prime minister to deliver his argument.

Very poor management from the organizers. But still, after 50 minutes of debate, we won the match despite of any changes we made in the last minute in our text. There you have it, the journey to triumph in what people may not expected for us to achieve.

The Debaters

The Prime Minister delivering his argument

The 3rd Minister counteracting the opposition team

Still the Prime Minister

The Debaters and their Supporters (after the victory)

Revamp

I'm in a love-hate relationship with the header right now. I could have done better, oh well the skills had gone kaput after all. I'll come up with a better one. As for now, how do you like the new look? =) It's so minimalistic, no? Blogger finally allows the easy design app feature, FINALLY.

Thanks to Nigel for allowing me to contribute to this blog. You're awesome. This blog was his idea. He owns this, I have no patent at all. Ha ha. I enjoy writing so perhaps I could contribute a little something to spice things up. Or some BOOM BOOM POW going on in this blog. Yes, that's my favourite phrase for now. 

People of TESL Kingdom,

Raya holidays are coming to an end. How's yours? Mine is going great despite the upcoming birthday. Being old is one thing I wish I can escape. All the craps of I'm getting wiser as the year goes  well remain as craps. The digit grows and it's very depressing =( I know some royals don't wish to be back in the institute and some do. Like your highness here. Drop by and tell us your mixed feelings. It's our shack so shake it hard with your say, people.

And, assignments are such a bore. Holidays should remain as holidays, not some nerd camp going on. I feel nothing else but a nerd. Such a bummer, no? You can't kick some ass, go skinny-dipping (my dream!) and even out for a movie. Very limited time and I wonder why. Why do assignments even exist? Urgh.

P.S Bringing some self-baked cookies back. Hope you guys love it!

The Septemberians

Last night, which was on the 2nd of September 2009, the B.Ed TESL class went out for dinner to celebrate 4 in 1 birthday. The ones who is going to be old this month is me, Leon, Allen and Barb. Since SCR was fully booked, we decided to go to Sajian Warisan to have our dinner. The food is delicious and the price is 'delicious' too. Anyway, it was worth it. We arrive there around 1830 and it was fully crowded with people (of course la people, what could it be fully crowded with). The last time we went there it was not that crowded. We met some of the teacher trainees there. Since it was the last day before holidays a lot of them decided to go out for dinner considering it is almost Hari Raya. By the way, Happy Raya to all the muslims and muslimins who are reading this post. Now lets continue the story of Sajian Warisan.

We took our seats and went through the menu. After deciding what to eat, we call out for the waiter. Now, since it was way past "waktu berbuka puasa" one of my friends got angry because it was very hard to call for the waiter (even though the waiter did see us calling him). He shouted at the waiter and all of the customers around could hear him and looked at us. Proving that the waiter is deaf. Then, still no response from the waiter. Oh my G. We felt like killing the waiter and we did not. Anyway, after a few hours (that is too hyperbole), minutes actually then he came. Some of us have to finish our dinner early including me. We have a debate (in Bahasa Malaysia, parliamentary) competition to attend later that night. Irony twist right? Now, let me quote something from Anita Sarawak. "jangan pandang ku sebelah mata". He2. 

We won the match against PA 3 class. We manage to enter the final which would be held on September 24 at Dewan Muhibbah (some people call it Hall of Unity). We entered the competition last year but we lost with dignity (judges were bias and not qualified) to the only KS class in the institute which consists of our YDP. 

Anyway, congratulations to my comrades; Halil, Haziq and Khatika.

WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?

That was the first question popped out by someone at 8.00p.m, July 27, 2010. The reality of the case is like this:

Once upon a time, the TESL class were instructed to create a role play out of "To Kill A Mockingbird" Chapter 12. The class decided to rehearse inside one of the majestic grand hall inside the country. After "booking punya booking" they got to use the hall.

Then, the time has come for the TESL class to use the hall. But, out of nowhere PEASANTS started to appear. It made the TESL class confused because the TESL class have booked the hall for the Kings and Queens Ball, but instead of Kings and Queens Ball, it turned out to be PEASANTS Ball which was very insulting considering it was way low compare to the TESL class standard.

Then the KING of peasants came and asks the TESL class "What are you doing here?" Because the TESL class is full of Kings and Queens, so they have to give way for the PEASANTS since the PEASANTS never been to such a place before and the TESL class have to be tolerance because the TESL class' dignity is higher compare to the PEASANTS. And the TESL class lived not so happy but angrily life.

The end.

P/s: This story has nothing to do with the dead and alive.

To Kill or Not To Kill A Mockingbird

Leon. L. L : "I dunno much about this book. But I find it interesting. It is super cool!"

Willie, Nigel L : "Well, I suppose it is one of the best classic I have ever read."

Ting Suk Hua (Ah Hua) : "Ehh, a book which is fulled of vocabularies and weird words. And, it is really good book for me to read before sleeping. Haha, just kidding. It is a really interesting book anyway."

Ting Tiew Keng (Allen) : "Thumbs up!"

Haziq : "It was great spending my time with this novel and can easy make me sleepy..."

Jo : "Classic but authentic. Interesting."

Van. C : "That rare literary phenomenon, a Southern novel with no mildew on its magnolia leaves. Funny, happy and written with unspectacular precision."

Aileen : "I love how Harper Lee expressed each characters' emotions and thought through simple yet powerful words. My favorite quote, "It's a sin to kill a mockingbird." The book clearly depicts the darkness that shrouds the world nowadays. I love the reality of the book."

Xin Txin : "Erm...No comment...But the book is actually quite worth reading. A lot of values to reflect upon."

Hilman : "I think ah, the book is very thick ooo...I'm so lazy to read liao...But I oso think ah, the novel is very li hai ooo! The movie oso very nice lor...4 and a half stars lah!"

Ika : "Well, I suppose that everybody enjoys reading the book...'Yes, maam'."

Halil : "Nice, wonderful, excellent, wow, astonishing."

Doris : "You should read it at least once in your life. It's that good!!"

Freddy : "Welcome back to the 1960's era!! This novel is really enticing for me. Sometimes, it made me sleep when I read this novel at night. Anyway, one good thing about this novel is the moral values in it. The bad thing is it has no pictures"

Josman : "It's tremendously amazing. 3 thumbs up! read the novel once and surely you will fell asleep and wake up feeling great the next morning."

These are the comments from the experts all around the world. He2..

Language Camp at SAIN Sri 2010

From July 2 till July 3 2010, the teacher trainees of the B.Ed TESL 2009 July intake were requested to 90% organize a Language Camp for the beautiful students of SM Sains Miri. (have to sound a little bit formal for this post). We collaborated with the PPISMP Maths July 2009 intake group. (there are 7 of them willingly to volunteer) These are the pictures of each group with their facilitators.

Suzuran Generation

Wasabi

Waka Waka Junior Generation

Waka Waka

Cheetah

Jabulani

Unity

Gold Kingdom

Waka

FIFA

The Honourary Members of B.Ed TESL IPS, Miri Part 2

As I promise at my post script...These are the peasants, nobleman, artists, in B.Ed TESL...

1. Aileen Tiong

2. Barbara Kath

3. Doris Chelam

4. Khatika Ho

5. Chong Xin Txin

6. Vanessa Cordilia

7. Abang Joharizal

8. Josman Ghani

9. Ting Tiew Keng (Allen)

10. Norhilman Hussin

11. Freddy Baiwal

12. Halil Siri

13. Leon Lennie

14. My picture...click on my profile..

This is all of the people on the "Schindler's List" konon...We represent the minority in IPS, Miri...

Our motto is simple, Kueh Chapp....kidding..

The Honourary Members of B.Ed TESL IPS, Miri

We are now officially in our 3rd Semester in our foundation year. Let me begin with an inductive introduction. Drum roll please.......

Representing our 3rd semester president/ prime minister/ class monitor/ class monster/ the one who calls the lecturer/ the one who negotiate with the lecturer to cancel afternoon classes/ all the way from oversea (South China Sea actually)...

Haziq!!!(I don't want to be too schematic...as what my classmates would say if i put our leader's name Muhammad Haziq Fahmi) He is a little dark..but is very kind..

Next on the list is the vice of all the things I have said just now. From St Elizabeth, Sibu..Ting(13X) Suk Hua!!(its a cheers actually..invented by me)

Now, lets move on to the King's subjects...

1. Aileen Tiong (she loves korean movies and dramas...she is a very good presenter and loves to rise up to challenges)

2. Barbara Kath (we usually connect Lady Gaga's 'bad romance" to her name..it goes like this...barbara ulala...and she is very good in IT)

3. Doris Chelam (she is the only Indian in our class[doesn't mean to be racist]...put more variety into our class)

4. Khatika Ho (Her name actually goes longer than that...its Khatika Honahebolechudiyankuchikuchikabihempagalhe...she is very smelly [just because she is from Bau]...am being prejudice...she plays netball very well)

5. Chong Xin Txin (she is from kuching and she is one heck of a singer...she sings very well...serious people)

6. Vanessa Cordilia ([unknown personality] haha...kidding...what i can summarize about her is she is great to work with... group work, hard work, any work actually)

7. Jo (i think he got the longest name in the class...Abang Joharizal bin Abang Robil..see..very long...was our leader during 1st semester)

8. Josman (now...this fellow...you must...i mean capital M - Must be careful with him...he may look innocent [that is what people said] but one second your pencil case is full and after that..out of the blue like what people said it would be empty...you can refer to him how he does it)

9. Ting Tiew Keng (this guy is very funny...what would the chimlish users would said...it tickle the intellect of my brain and cause me to express myself in laughter...ha3...his jokes can be mean)

10. Hilman (this guy originated from Kapit..he is a very good listener...you can talk almost anything with him...you can trust him)

11. Freddy Baiwal (this one is the only Sabahan in the class..he is from Kota Marudu and is VERY hardworking...one more thing...he sings marvelously...some of us always connect him with a fish)

12. Halil (now...this guy...we have a theory...two theories actually...we think he have a connection with Ba Kut Teh and Kueh Chap..haha!! he was our leader during 2nd semester...he always think that he is handsome....and another thing...his hair has something to do with an animal fur)

13. Leon (one of the lecturer called him Triple L due to his name...Leon Lennie Lening...this guy is superbly romantic...can recite poem very well and is calm collected..he is my twin even though we don't share the same parents)

14. Lastly is me...my name is Nigel and I hail from Marudi..it is only 3-hour express boat ride from Miri...1 of 3 kelabits in the institute...and im the creator of this blog...this is my first blog actually...i don't have the skills to create a blog but i can try...

To summarize everything up...the class consists of 16 beautiful person...and we are the ONLY TESL in IPS and au revoir..

P/s: I'll publish our pictures in the next slot.