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I reached uni campus at 6.30am.

I know. Si beh(very) early.

First class of the day was Biology practical. Stated on our schedule sheet – Decomposition 1. So, I thought we were going to look at some decomposing leaves and whatnot – and perhaps find a few arthropods as well as any other detritivores. Little did I expect to sink my feet into the mud this morning and apparently, that was exactly what the whole Bio group did. Out we went under the drizzling rain, if possible – not to submerge our feet into any wet soggy sand or soil. Most of us, including me, however, had my feet covered with sand. There goes my Carlo Rino. On a positive note however, my poor sandals are alright. haha. They looked eeicky but thank heavens, they are now alright. hahaha. I love them okay?

After them practicals, we had another three hours before our next class- Math. So, out I went with Fang and Foon to have sushi. We ate so much! Gah. By the time we headed back for Math, we were goddamn sleepy.

On a side note: It started to rain as we headed to Chancellor Hall, Foon was walking so briskly towards the hall – only, she had to turn back for a bit because one of her sandals came off. HAHAHAHA. I was laughing my ass off.

After Math, Darling and I went to visit Zeing’s place and later on, Alister’s place. By the time we finished visiting them, it was already 4pm. Hmms, and you know… Underworld 3 is not that bad.

I never knew Vampires are so emotional. haha.

I am tired. Again.

Rain, I love to see you work,
But you have done so much,
We now can’t cope.
Perhaps it’s time for the Sun to take your place,
and let the stars echo shine themselves with their light,
for the night.

Trying miserably to shake off the lingering CNY mood, I attempted to start with all the should-be-done-soon assignments. Started well with English, poorly with Computing and quite well with Biology. Math is getting better progressively.

Knowing that I should expose myself to more different fields within my subject of  interest, I have tagged along with the most entertaining group I’ve met so far, to bird watching / survey in Tutong’s Sewage plant.

Reached Sewage plant at around 9.30am.

Egrets.

Egrets were seen at the vicinity, along with fifteen Grey Herons. Not to mention, the white-bellied Sea Eagle too. Fascinating scene – to see them glide, flap their wings, glide again. Oh, what about the way the herons pay close attention to their food before shooting their neck into the water and capture the food with its bill? Amazing. Some of us managed to take fantastic shots. Some, like myself, have poor camera and was only able to capture any species that were close by… like these:

BB. Rosli. Met-whogotteasedsomuchforbeingMr.V.akeke.

Jeff and Andery were trying to spot the later-found out sunbird. Salwa was so prepared to smile at the camera. haha

Dr.C. Salwa. BB. Rosli.

It was a one exciting, lots of mosquito-biting, red-ants-up-your-sleeves morning. We decided to have Nasi Kandar right after that and later on, hoped to see some proboscis monkey. Apparently, the river water level was high and thus, couldn’t see anything but two to four egrets…mmms, as well as a common Kingfisher – which was pretty cool. Apart from birds though, we managed to see two monitor lizards and looked at some mangrove plants.

Ah, nothing beats the serenity and beauty of nature. Beats me, but I don’t see anything particularly new in malls or shop houses that fascinates me as much as seeing just one bird that “visits” you unexpectedly.

I’m tired now.
Let me sleep.

The thought of having  a “dark” CNY was daunting. Thankfully, such thought was brushed away when the electricity came. The past few days, rain has been pouring and it was THAT very day, it poured too much – two lives were gone, many cars came to halt and alot died, rainwater flooded the powerstation – hence many shops and houses have no electricity, including the busiest part of the district. Everyone, including myself, was all stressed out – most of us had to move to another place to live temporarily and all the mothers were cracking their heads and praying so hard so that all their chores could be done on time for the new year. Sigh*

The electricity and water came last night and they shushed all that rush.

So alright, like as if such stress wasn’t enough, I along with my school mates went on a field trip to Batu Marang’s Mangroves. Although it was too early, the weather was perfect and the place was quiet enough for us to carry out our work. We observed loads of fiddler crabs (of many colours), many invertebrates – especially the gastropods, and of course the plants with stilt and hanging roots. Ah, speaking of this, reminds me I have got this report to work on. Sigh*

What’s worst. I have got my first MA1102 test this Wednesday. ****.

Finally He’s IN!

~Thousand expectations are waiting to be met.

Alright, so Charles Darwin said that the fittest will survive and be able to successfully reproduce and pass the good gene to their youngs so that they would thrive in the environment at that time. I have been taught and told many times not to be mistaken by the word “fittest” and “strongest” – yes, Dr.G made such distinction very clear. (So, no. The strongest in a group not necessarily be “fit” enough to survive. Some characteristics like co-operation and mutual respect between species are key traits of defining “fit”.)

But I guess “fittest” can also be applied to human geography. Not that this thought popped up when I was in GE1105(Human Geo.) class but rather, in AB1503.

This land I now stand on existed long long long time ago and hitherto, many names were given to it. Po-li was one, Po-ni another, Pu-ni, Wen-Lai to add some more but whatever name it was given, the people living then and now, some believed were of the same race – the Melayu (of course with other races migrating in and out). Since the Malay Peninsula, as well as Borneo and some parts of Indonesia were merged as one before, it is quite possible to say that people then, shared and moved around that one BIG piece of land. Therefore, although there was possibly a quite diversified racial community then, one of the few that was first founded is the Melayu race.

So I guess this pretty much explains the M in MIB that stands for Melayu and why MIB is the concept my country adheres to. Because it is believed that Melayu was once and still is the inhabitants of this area (a country now) and we, unlike some other countries, are not “foreign” to this land. Like take Philippines for instance: Philippines then was under Brunei Government until the Spanish came and brought Christianity with them. So really, Spanish people would be considered “foreign” since they stepped into a country not of their own. Philippines changed so much after the Spanish occupancy.

But here, the Melayu existed then on this land and therefore, it would be logical to say that our concept preserves the already-existed race; the majority race. We were once under the British Empire but struggle was seen throughout the centuries and the Sultans of Brunei aime(d) and strive(d) to protect his/their people.

With that as just one example, I think people, humans – make their own groups and have their own ideologies and concepts and principles to be together in order to live and survive. It’s not just in the genes apparently. It’s a lot more to that  in this one word – “fittest”.

If every species requires the necessary genes to survive, then a country must also has its own genes in order to thrive.

OMG! IT LINKS!

P.s.: Note that all of what is said above are all personal views.

Perhaps a week or less till Chinese New Year, and I feel so terrible for being so unproductive since school started, and it’s now worst since festive mood is starting to kick in. Dad has put up a few very red and flowery plus all so glittery decorations up. Mom has been busy cleaning the house.. and Oh! everyone is just so busy!

Should I be excited and getting ready too for the new year?

We have only a day break and the next day is a school day. It really is a bum this year since we have a break on the Monday and back to work on Tuesday…and my schedule on Tuesday is so fuckinglypackedlikeomgpacked packed!I am not sure whether escaping one day of school is wise. Gah.

I have this mouth ulcer at the moment and it hurts like bitch.

Math1102. Complex Numbers: Your numbers are not so complex at all. Confusing could be it. Ma1102. Confusing Numbers. *beams* That’s more like it. haha. *grins*

“Loving kindness is the strongest antidote to anger.”

~下雨天

It was very early when I reached school. At the car park area, the drizzle made the whole school compound so calm and peaceful. Before I got out and head for my Geography class, I thought I’d call Izan. I guess I was bored and a little curious on how the calling-picking up phone works on the radio. So, the last phone number I heard her announced, I punched them on my phone and it started ringing.

Little did I expect her to pick up and the next thing I know, I’m live on the radio! I was literally surprised and I think I stuttered abit and I sounded so hesitant about what I wanted to say. haha. Truth though, I wasn’t hesitating but there were a few thoughts came rushing into my head and I was afraid I’d talk gibberish. haha. Oh well! I got myself a $10 voucher to eat at a restaurant. haha. Not so bad, ey?

The whole day yesterday, it rained. A chilly morning followed by a quite wet afternoon. This morning, the sun seems lazy but nevertheless is doing its work. *grins*

Bluebells, Dew.

New semester is about to start and I know that work will start to pile up. But besides them work being a priority, I have other things I’d like to accomplish. With new resolutions drawn up already in my head, I wish to achieve them this year. One of them is getting extra cash. haha.

Settling Tuition fees and getting a better pc are a few things in my list I’d need to tick of when I have sufficient cash. Do you know anywhere that offers part-time job I can take up?

Baby-sitting is not a bad idea. I don’t mind attending your garden, picking out the weeds amongst them flowers. There ought to have something out there! Someone must be looking for a helping hand. Hmms…

Anyway, update on tulips!

The two bulbs I have prepared did not grow very well. Fungus grew on them, far too quick in this weather. So I spoke to Dr.K and Helen, this time I will have them germinate as hydroponics.

hopefully, this time it works.

I know. Results are finally out.

Ignoring the fact how them results SHOULD be out like AGES ago and I shall refrain myself from dwelling on the subject of why they are being put out late but yes, results are finally out.

I expected my results to be err…quite high and it’s always a bum when you realise -after knowing your results- that your expectations are not met. Sigh*

I did alright. Just alright.

I would have done much better in Biology, I think? I am not sure whether I have lost most of my marks from essay writing or the MCQ (which cost amazingly so much). Haha, and and and… I think I did a little too well on Geography. Err. I didn’t expect that grade for GE1104. Ah! If only I could switch them!! Oh well~

Second semester is about to start. This time, let’s see whether I can hit the target.

I love pancakes. =)