So today in class we did one of those word association games, and when it came to “wanker”, the first response that came to my mind was…
ex-boyfriends.
Excuse me while I re-think my past, present and future relationships. FML
bukan nak kontroversi, tapi nak bercerita
So my uni wasn’t kidding when they said my Masters is a full-time course. I thought they were bluffing like Monash. When I did my full-time undergraduate course at Monash, I somehow managed to work 2 jobs, take on an extra subject during one semester, AND managed to pass everything. Right now, I have 4 subjects and no job and I can’t even find the time to watch tv/pee/shit/any other leisure activities. Well, at least classes are interesting and I get to do class papers on Xbox and Tiffany & Co. That’ll keep me interested. Hopefully.
Got my half-girl badges last week! 
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On a sad note, Yasmin Ahmad, a notable Malaysian director and executive creative director for the prestigious advertising company Leo Burnett passed away suddenly last week. Seriously, as if this year cannot get any worse. If you’re a Malaysian, you are sure to know of Yasmin Ahmad’s famous Petronas ads during the Chinese New Year and Hari Raya period. Even for a person like me who’s living overseas, I would scour youtube for her latest ads during those festive season. Her stories are always full of love, kindness, and a strong message that tugs at your heart. In a country with so much censorship in the media, she still managed to convey her message of anti-racism with such simplicity and honesty. She was never afraid of who she is and what she represents despite all the controversy. She is truly a legend, and what I aspire to be.
I don’t think you would be able to understand the full impact of her ads and movies if you’re not Malaysian. I am proud to be Malaysian Chinese but sad about what my country has become. Why is it so hard to find peace? Why can’t it be resolved civilly, for the sake of our children? It is so sad that so many of us choose to run away, leave the country and settle with calling Malaysia our ‘hometown’, and not ‘home’ anymore.
I love being Malaysian. I always emphasise that I’m MALAYSIAN Chinese. Not Chinese. China Chinese is a whole different culture. I don’t get angry when people think Malaysia’s just some South-East Asian country where people still live on trees. Instead, I laugh at their ignorance. But what makes me sad is when people just dismiss us as a third world country (which we are not, we are probably more advanced than most western/european countries) and not want to learn more about us. Because we have so much to offer despite our shitty government antics.
Anyways, here are a couple of my favourite Yasmin Ahmad ads and a tribute video to her. You can read more about her life and career here. I’m think I’m gonna watch Sepet again.
“I hope my films are more evocative than provocative.”
– Yasmin Ahmad (1958 – 2009)
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Aug
2009
Aug
2009
And the ‘I Hate 2009′ saga continues…
I sit there, with my eyes coming out of my head, wondering if the lecturer is speaking Spanish, or is it just me? Everyone else seem to understand him/her and even answer the occasional question. Classes are massive, 40 to 100 plus people in a small, cramped, and not very well ventilated room. I think I was too pampered with the small, cozy, 8 people classes, and comfortable leather couches at Monash.
Two days of Marketing gibberish is making me really nervous. All I wanted to do in class was scream, “I AM AN ARTS STUDENT! GET ME OUT OF HERE!”. I can write a 5000 word essay on postmodernism, surrealism or even freaking Goddard or Ozu in a week’s time. I can watch the same movie 10 times and still find something new from it to write about. But I cannot give you the definition of marketing, or understand your 5 mins worth of explanation on integrated marketing communication. integrated wh-at?
I’m screwed aren’t I? Just say it. Cause I know it.
And, I’m paying $20K for this screw up. FML.
Oh, did I tell you? I am one of the chosen ones from half-girl’s blog-birthday giveaway lucky draw. I am anticipating my badges. I love snail mail.
21
Jul
2009
Jul
2009
Some things we don’t talk about, rather just do without and just hold the smile
So today was a very productive day. I finished the job application the night before, which gave me a massive headache uggh I really hate headaches. Anyways, woke up early, do the usual check email/facebook/blog surf while having brekkie. Then I took the train all the way to the city, because now when I say “I’m going to uni!” it means in the City, not Clayton. RMIT is still a stranger to me, buildings are across the street from each other, not across green grassy lawns like at Monash. Got my student ID card. Why do all ID pictures turn out shocking!? Settled more uni stuff. Now all I gotta do is show up for classes next week. Oh, and buy the incredibly expensive textbooks. Oh oh, and since I’m a postgrad student I don’t get concession for public transport anymore. What bullshit. I spent $50 on my train ticket today, and considering I have classes 4 days a week, that ticket would probably only last me a week. So guess what? I’m going to go in debt because of public transport costs TO GO TO CLASSES. =.=”
I am ready for Uni. I have all my pens and pencils. Hee.
15
Jul
2009
Jul
2009
Cross-stitch Sunday
I finally discovered Spotlight! Hallelujah! It’s a craft haven for craft nutters like me. So I bought this cute bib for Brandy, my bratty Pomeranian, because she always makes a mess on her furry area under her chin (if you get what I mean!). I also chose a nice pink thread to personalise it for the bratty princess. Because the bib was a bit too big for her, I modified it a lil. We’ll see if it works during dinnertime!
12
Jul
2009
Jul
2009
Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone
It’s been a week of many changes. 2009 officially sucks. It can die and go to hell.
My cousin came for 10 days and went. How quick 10 days passed. I think Brandy will miss her a lot. She’s such an animal person. My cousin that is, not Brandy.
I brought my cousin to so many chocolate places. San Churro was one of the places we tried out together – milk chocolate and hot churros are TO DIE FOR.
Visited Dali’s exhibition with a couple of girlfriends. Exhibition was absolutely AH-mazing! Day out with the girls absolutely fun and just what I needed.
Over the week, I have also decided to further my study, and have just sent in my application for Master of Advertising at RMIT University. Jaclyn, please do not freak out. I’m still quite blasé about whether I get accepted or not. In the meantime, I’m happy just hanging around the house in my pajamas since work at Pearson ended. Workdays without work is better than having the weekend off after a long week of work.
I need a haircut. I might dye it jet black. I might pierce my tongue this week. I might go on a couple of dates too. I might do a lot of things. I like change, most of the time.
Why is the gingerbread man still smiling? I need to learn from him.
06
Jul
2009
Jul
2009
*&%^$#@?!
I am pissed I can’t donate blood. Why? Because my tattoo is less than 1 year old.
I have a list of things to do before I die, and have been working hard on crossing out those things for since 2008 because I know I can do those things and didn’t want to put it off any longer. And donating blood is one of those things I’ve been putting off and when I finally decide to do it, i can’t.
*&%^$#@?!
By the way, so sad about Michael Jackson. He’s such a legend. Just when you thought 2009 cannot get any worse, it just did.
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Jun
2009
Jun
2009
