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OK, now I'm certain my article got edited ==. Here's the orginal. See for yourself. And yes, I am perasan, Nicholas X)

Truly Malaysian

It’s that time of the year again…

You see our very own Jalur Gemilang being hung outside households. You see it fluttering with the course of the wind as the car it’s attached to zooms past. And of course, you see energetic young Malaysians wave the flag excitedly as they usher in our independence. Yes, the sounds, the smells, the sights, the people, all part of the Merdeka Mood.

But wait!

We don’t seem to be getting much of that now this year, do we? Even as Merdeka Day draws near, the atmosphere has yet to catch up with it. By now, we should all be discussing on our trip to Dataran Merdeka, or getting the Jalur Gemilang out as we prepare to fly it once again. The media should be busy reminding everyone of this day with their commercials and shopping outlets would use it as means of promotion for their goods. You could say that, this year, things have been quiet compared to past years. It could be because of the H1N1 epidemic or the weariness Ramadhan has brought to us. Still, that does not mean we do not have the patriotism in us.

Why again do we celebrate Merdeka? It is not just to relish in the extra day off we get, nor to admire the workmanship of floats as they parade past. It is just simply, to celebrate our independence. Remember how past leaders fought to release this land from foreign hands? Remember how the pioneers of freedom took rein of our country from the British? Remember when our people came together not as Malays, Chinese and Indians but as a whole, as Malaysians, to take back what was rightfully ours? Merdeka Day serves as a reminder. It tells us how through, unity, determination and passion, we can achieve anything.

Thus, it does not take much to celebrate Merdeka. You only need you yourself and one more essential thing: your spirit. You don’t need flowery floats, extravagant events or huge posters to show your love for the country. On the contrary, those things do not prove your loyalty to Malaysia. It’s the effort and commitment you put in for your country. Of course, you don’t have to go the length of going into war for it. Just being willing to work for it and to sacrifice for it is enough show your support for it. Even if you’re away in another country, you could still celebrate Merdeka. If your intentions for your country are still there, you are and always will be a true Malaysian.

It does not take only one day for us to celebrate our independence. August 31 may be significant because it was the actual day we had our first grasp of independence, but shouldn’t we be celebrating everyday? Be grateful that we live in an even though imperfect, but free country. Be happy that we wake up to the sounds of cars honking and not bombs exploding. Be proud to see “Made in Malaysia” labeled on the products we purchase. All these are simple things, little actions. Yet, it shows something deeper. It reflects our gratitude towards our ancestors, how their sacrifice brought us our today. You don’t need to chant “Merdeka” to celebrate our independence, you just need to be grateful for it.

Even if celebrations are not as grand as before, it does not mean our love for the country has dwindled. Merdeka day after all is one to celebrate our independence and the course of events that follow after. And if one is grateful for the Malaysian slang we hear everyday, the many varieties of food we savour each day and the colourful people we get to be with, then one is celebrating Independence. Furthermore, then one is truly, proudly a Malaysian.

Happy Independence Day.

Being boastful==

The article I wrote for the Star Ole BRATs, with edited parts...I think.==

Truly Malaysian

by Soh Zhi Min

It’s that time of the year again… when you see the Jalur Gemilang hung outside houses and buildings. You see it fluttering on cars. And of course, you see energetic young Malaysians wave the flag excitedly as they usher in Aug 31. Yes, these are the usual elements that make up the Merdeka mood.

But wait! We don’t seem to be getting much of that this year.

There is little of the usual outpouring of patriotism this year, even as Merdeka fast approaches. By now, we would all be discussing our trip to Dataran Merdeka, or getting the Jalur Gemilang out as we prepare to fly it high.

The media would be full of news, pictures and footages of people proclaiming their love for the country, and how excited they are about celebrating the nation’s Independence Day. There would usually be Merdeka sales everywhere.

However, this year things have been rather quiet compared to previous years.

There won’t even be the usual Merdeka parade this year because of A(H1N1) fears. Besides, it is also the fasting month for Muslims.

Does that mean we have become any less patriotic?

Why do we celebrate Merdeka? It is just to relish a public holiday, or to have an excuse to put up a parade. Is it just simply to celebrate our independence. Remember how past leaders fought to release this land from foreign hands? Remember how independence was attained from the British? Remember when our people came together not as Malays, Chinese and Indians but as Malaysians, to take back what was rightfully ours? Merdeka Day serves as a reminder. It tells us how through, unity, determination and passion, we can achieve anything.

So, it actually does not take much to celebrate Merdeka... the only vital thing is your patriotic spirit. You don’t need flowery floats, extravagant events or huge posters to show your love for the country.

On the contrary, those things do not prove your loyalty to the country. It’s the effort and commitment you put in for your country.

It’s not about spilling your blood in warzones. It’s just about being willing to do your best for the country. Even if you’re away in another country, you could still celebrate Merdeka.

Merdeka is not a one-day celebration. August 31 is a significant day, but shouldn’t we be celebrating our country’s independence everyday? Be grateful that we live in a country free from colonisers, even with all its imperfections.

Be happy that we wake up to the sounds of cars honking and not bombs exploding. Be proud to see “Made in Malaysia” labels on the products we purchase. All these are simple things, little actions. Yet, it shows something deeper. You don’t need to chant Merdeka to celebrate our independence, you just need to be appreciative of it.

Even if the celebrations are not as grand this year as before, it does not mean our love for the country has dwindled.

Merdeka day after all is one to celebrate our independence and the course of events that follow after.

And if one is grateful for the Malaysian slang we hear everyday, the many varieties of food we savour each day and happy with our fellow countrymen, then one is celebrating Independence. Then, one is truly, proudly a Malaysian.

Happy Independence Day.

The red, white and blue +yellow

My name is now in print hahaha~

But sadly, like Tristan says no one really reads the BRATs pullout. except,well, BRATs and people interested in the BRATs =="

Can go to MTP, train sabotage! X)

Happy Merdeka Yo!

The Sunny Side Up

>< That post just now was so full of anger. Lol Can't reveal my evil side to readers now, can I? Calm calm...

X) Hehe Chen Moh students all scaled great heights this year :

Marissa -Unit leader X)
Wan Jin - Penolong Ketua Pengawas 1
Weng Ming- KRS..Ketua Komander? Or whatever you call their president..
Alison-Band President
Shan En- BSMM Vice President
Agnes- KBK President
Wen Dee- PRS President
Khye Zheng- PRS Vice President
Kyle- Itanium Solutions Vice President ( He abdicated his president post btw ==)
Joe Yin - Persatuan Bahasa Cina Vice President


Quite a lot from 6M 2005 =))))

Not to mention that our Court of Honour is dominated by Chen Moh 2005 graduates X)

Have You No Shame?

You imbecile, you moron, you useless piece of human fat.

I can't be believe I'm related to you, ANY of you for that matter ><.

I've always questioned your sanity but then, what's there to question? You are a certified lunatic. Yet, amazingly, you're not in an asylum and I have to put up with you EVERY single tormenting day!

And, then when YOU come back and see what's happened to my door, you would probably regret not letting me go out now would you??? Then maybe my door would still be scar-free.

Ish, asking you for something is always so aggravating. First, comes the questions...then the nagging, the long telling-off. And you ask why I don't talk to you? Hah. Annoyance. And it's pretty obvious you just don't want me to go, stop coming up with different reasons everytime.

I suddenly feel the urge to go running or cycling, One step after another... further...further... away from this madhouse

A Little Promise

Just to remind myself that,

Even if I've gotten over you, I'll still treat you the same way I do now( the good way),

To make up for everything I do now,

And because, you are still my friend =)

A Liitle Good Luck to Get Me By

Could there actually be time to sit back and think over whether to continue?

Shouldn't our minds be made up already?

It's either do or don't.

I made my decision.

And I am pretty sure I'm certain about it.

No turning back =).

From the famous words of Nike : Just Do it. =)

Thank You ^^, your encouragement was what made my stand firmer.

P.S: Getting Seng Yew and Wen together is always...entertaining =P What's with the 10 certs thing==....

P.P.S : My house isn't that easy to rob la==

Now this is the post that's for YOU

Haha, just so you know, I already intended on writing about you even before that SMS, as a token to all the people who have inspired me, in one way or another.And sorry la, I told you it would be a poem but I can't think right now =S.

Honestly, I really got touched when I received that sms, though not to the point of tears la (almost!). I won't break that easily and I know you won't too ;).

Thank you.

For everything.

For when you trusted me,

When you abandoned work to chat with me ^^

For scolding me,

For advising me,

For sharing(what you could) with me,

I forgive you for whatever you hid btw =P,

For telling me to believe in myself,

For being concerned about me,

For humouring me =),

For forgiving me,

For smiling at me( I smile back too right! ? =D)

For taking time to read whatever I wrote,

For just being you,

And of course,

For believing in me. =)

You know, what you thought mattered a lot to me. You were one person I would never want to disappoint. I always tried to get things done for you. Just to not see you disappointed. I guess, I look up to you. Haha.

The sad thing is , our talks, our lives were only revolved around that one thing. And now that you're gone, I hope that any form of status is removed, and we would be equals, good friends =).
And that one time, we might be able to have a true conversation..In REAL life. No more work for once.

I hope you don't lose faith in yourself. Know that you ARE a talented person, and like you told me, no matter what others think or do, in the end it all comes down to you. I don't know what issues you are facing now but I believe you will pull through, you always do. I believe in you. And give a true smile for once. Your smiles seem like sad ones recently =(.

Don't pressure yourself so much. ><

And honestly, I still want my answers, I mean I'm still curious. But I guess ignorance is appropriate, not for bliss but just because it's better this way.

I just want you to know, I will support you ^^. Even if it's not WE, you will still have ME. So, if you're feeling lost and need a place to go, this blog, my handphone and me, myself in person, would always welcome your presence.

You, are my inspiration.

And, I hope to be the same for you.

Thank you, once again, for everything. =)

Inspire Me?

I know I should be grateful....

For the times you steered me through,

For your help in my tasks,

For the advice if the world went dark.

Yet, I should be more grateful.......

For the moments you "inspired" me,

When you left me staring at a blank screen,

Believing in miracles that make my head spin,

False hope in a soul to be with me in the night,

But no one appears in sight

When you leave me in a conversation halfway,

When words never reached you as you rushed away,

When eyes never meet when we crossed paths,

Words never goes through as your heart's not in place,

You left me in despair,

You are never there,

I sense nothing sincere,

Your concern may just be an illusion I fear.

I play no role in your life

You hide all from me,

You don't understand me.

I should have lost faith,

But I still persist,

Aren't I a fool?

See what did you do?

You abandoned,

You left,

You do not care

Yes you inspired me,

To resist tears,

And to just hang in there.........

The Fuhrer, The Feline, The Friend

As to show my gratitude for the blog review, I've decided to do a review for Nick's very own Blugger Blog as well. =)

(Sorry, can't see much from this picture ><)

Nick started blogging a few months earlier than me, at the month of June 2007. His blog has indeed undergone changes during the interval of these 2 years. I do not just mean the URL change nor the switch from blogger to mejournals but also the content of the blog itself.

As mentioned, Nick's blog content has definitely matured and diversed itself for the past 2 years. It used to solely be a diary itself, recording the more significant events of Nick's life. Now it has varied into posts on reviews, thoughts, some wisdom and opinions, plus a few tags here and there.

His rate of blogging has slowed down this year. His posts are now usually weekly though this always varies from time to time. And the posts are always worth the wait.

Nick is an awesome writer and I always did look forward to reading his posts. He uses just the right words and doesn't overdo it with that flowery language too. Besides that, his posts always had that wit and black humour that add the extra spice to his material =). Short posts usually have the right amount of information to satisfy us or it leaves me with the urge to find out more. Long posts are not a burden to read and you would still wish you could continue reading on. That's how captivating and interesting Nick's writing style is.

There are times when you would find chunks of emo posts here and there in the blog. It shows us the true person behind that "quiet" skinny prefect you see in school everyday. It show the working of his mind. Nick goes through life like the rest of us, having to make difficult decisions, living up to his peers, facing betrayal, judging loyalties. Nick grows as the blog grows and hopefully, he will come into senses with himself fully someday.

The blog layout is simple, without any widgets nor music players ,just the chatbox. which is enough I would say. It's the content that counts.

It's been so long since I've followed his journey from Nikolai to Nicholas, memorable indeed. And hopefully, Nick, and fellow readers continue to grow along with the blog =).

Random Thoughts

I always go on about how we aren't united enough, how we are always separated but yet, no one, expecially me, has actually done or TRIED doing anything about it. Hypocrite ><

I wonder whether I exist in a whole other dimension from my peers, do I think differently sometimes? Is my perception of the world different from theirs? How do they see things? How do I?

WE have got to get our act together.

I think we really need to open our hearts liao ><.

We need to be honest. With each other.

But what if feuds occur? Then, everything would just come crumbling down.......

Is this Greater Good worth it?

Yee Ling is an interesting person to talk to. ^^" Hehe

* Bulan Penghayatan Kemerdekaan over! Sore legs ><

When all you got to keep is STRONG (sorry, Nick =P)

It's over.

And oh god, it feels like a dream. I can't believe it.

I can't believe the results.

I can't believe they're leaving.

I can't believe we're taking over.

I can't believe we're really gonna be seniors liao T-T.

I wish I had more authority T_T.

But that is to never be now. T.T

I want my questions answered.

Some things don't make sense.

I wish some people at the top would have more of the "leader" look =P.

Can come and go into the Lodge liao ^^"

P.S : No matter what, WE will always love guiding <3. ^^

No turning back now

Phew, the hearts are finally all done. Now's there only the writing left =D. So can chillax and blog here awhile~

Tomorrow is finally here ><.

After 4 years of dreaming, 4 years of play, 4 years of work, 4 years of laughter, 4 years of tears,
we're finally taking over.

One short year of service, in return for, an eternity of unforgettable memories. =)

No matter what the outcome, no matter how disappointing, how frustating , how unexpected, how relieving it may be, remember where our hearts belong, and always keep the fire blazing =).

Ish, still have to write my speech ><