Manglish

Malaysia English (or also known as Manglish) is the most interesting product of the multicultural and multiracial country! I'm proud of myself lah.

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Congrats!

Congratulations to my senior Lexi who got the offer for LLM at Cambridge University! I felt so proud and happy for you! 

So you must your year to the fullest! Go punting, excursion, having English tea and scones while doing research is paradise! 

Hopefully you can create more values in your next adventure! I always pray for your happiness and success! Ps: bring an Ang moh back, muahahaha!

Contentment

What is contentment? It is a state of being satisfied with what you have. I believe that we should bear in mind that there are always room for improvement even we are contended. After having a quality conversation with my friend today, I truly understand why kiwi lifestyle is so much different compared to most of the countries in the world.

We used to live in a place that keep us from content with what we have. Everyone (including myself) has always influenced by surroundings or media to be demanding. For instance, when a girl look like celebrities, specific lifestyles, marry a rich man or earning more money then will make her very happy. What is the problems with us now?

I never seen any youth in kiwiland (so far) using smartphone in comparison with most of my friends in Malaysia. You can see the rich kiwi wearing torn shirts and jeans like a normal people walking around the town, there is not much people carrying branded stuff in contrast with what we normally see in Asean countries. Kiwi (New Zealand people) are contented with what they are having now! It is the main factor that they have a longer lifespan and younger look!

I think the main problem that we are all facing now is lack of self confidence. We often being brainwash in the materialistic world that money can buy happiness. The only method to overcome this problem is to do the human revolution in order to determine what we want in the life despite of other influences. It is important to differentiate what we "want" and what we "need".

Frankly speaking, sometimes I will feel some disappointment after I came to kiwiland for 2 months. Unlike the stable working schedule as I expected, as a result I pokkai. Hahahaha. Then how can I save money to travel and to do the things I want as I imagined? Then we spent rest of our time/holidays rotting in a super small town to waste our working holidays.

BUT wait, I am feeling happy right now although everything is out of my expectation. I never knew that the tiny mini small town that I am currently living is soooo beautiful espcially the wharf and beaches. It is more beautiful than anywhere else that I have visited so far.

Moreover, I had bunch of lovely friends in the small town! A bestie or roomie that we share every moment together. A housemate who share with me many adventure stories. A super duper childish friend that have the power to cheer me up. A teacher that have many insightful thoughts. A blackface that can really smile and sharing his lessons with me. A pair of lovey dovey that can crazy with me. A bro that we can talk everything under the sun. A friend who is really eager to earn money. A bunch of cooking-mates that fattening together. And many kiwi ama/agong to crap and have fun! Look, I am really appreciate and thankful for what I have right now.

Last but not least, I want create value and beautiful memories in my remaining two months in the beautiful kiwiland. Take my time to adventure, explore and discover :)

For you

Can't believe that I've been living in Kiwiland for a month now. Finally settled down safe and sound.

Just had a random talk with a random friend yesterday. It makes me really think what is my real purpose in my working holidays?

Yes I admit that I want to earn money. Other then that will definitely holidays! But after the chat with him, I realized that there are so much more we can do in this precious time.

I used to be wanting to go out whenever I'm free. But sometimes staying at home, learning how to cook, reading, experience the kiwi life are interesting too! We need to embrace everything including fun, boring, sad, tired, happy etc

Just enjoy the moment, there is no need to hurry, happiness is here and now :)

Brave.Bravo

AND we have decided to go to Opotiki to meet Adele (HR manager of Eastpack) today! It is because she might be away for many days and we are so desperate for a job.

4am

We went to the car rental company "James Blond" early in the morning. I woke up around 4am to prepare for the trip today. James Blond car rental company is located at Great North Road, Glen Eden, Auckland which is quite far from East Temaki by public transport. Thus we have to reach the nearest bus station by 6am in order to catch the bus and take the train to our destination!

6am

It was drizzling and freezing around 6am in the morning. After a long walk to the nearest bus station, we realized that the bus station was under construction! We couldn't find anyone to ask early in the morning. Thanks Mr.Google, we finally found the nearest station and we ran like phycho to catch the bus! [East Temaki-Grafton-Fruitville(Britomart)]

830am

Cheers that we finally found James Blond. The receptionist was so friendly and helpful. We are so lucky to have a brand new car for a cheaper rental rates due to the insufficient car supply in the company. Say hello to our Yaris aka "Yaya"! 

9am

Can't believe the both of us had the worst sense of directions in the world dare to drive for around 300+km to Opotiki from Auckland within 24 hours after we reached New Zealand. We have not much idea about the traffic rules and route etc, there we go to our great adventure! 

12pm

Reached Waihi-the city of mining for a lunch. We saw so many people gathered around the city of Waihi and there we go to show off the sampat character of Malaysian. Oh it's the annual Beach Hop Festival which is filled with muscle cars! It was a beautiful place and weather xx

3pm

After the festival, we have to continue our journey to Opotiki. We finally reached EP safe and sound. Got the job smoothly for the morning shift. We spent a few hours in Opotiki for the induction. Also we paid a visit to the nearest backpackers to look for accommodation. We have to depart to Auckland around 515pm because the sky is turning darker and darker.

1130pm

WE FINALLY REACHED AUCKLAND! Although the journey has many unexpected incidents, we were still manage to make right.Thanks god it's a safe journey.

Thumbs up for the girls, I am so braver than I think :)

First Day

Dear readers,

I know this post has been delayed for one month =O Sorry about the delay because there are just too many things yet to settle down. Internet connections is my main barriers to update this blog constantly. I feel so happy to finally start my first post in NZ!

Fattie fetch me to JM's house in order to go to the Changi Airport together. It was such a rush journey where we reach SIN one hour before the flight due to the massive traffic jam and delay in the custom. I had a strong feeling when I was in the airport together with JM's family! I finally realized the mother in the world are all the same. JM's parents and siblings were all in the airport. Remember the time where JM's brother gave her money and they all cry. I felt so touch. It is not about the money but the blessing and concern where I can feel from the bottom of my heart. Maybe it's the first time she go overseas for a long time, I lost this privilege long time ago. Haha!

Airport goodbye is really touch ;')

After the goodbye we went into the departure hall in SIN. Bought something to eat until we realized clock is ticking where the gate is almost closing! Then we ran like phycho mad in the airport from east to west to reach the gate, finally we embark our journey successfully! 

Jetstar is another good example of Airasia. No TV no entertainment. I met ah yao and cherry in the plane. I can't sleep at all in the 10 hours flight which is really suffering. Tik tok tik tok and we finally reached Auckland International Airport!

We are heading to buy cigarette because it is the requirement to get the free airport pickup service from Ashley house. Too bad JM and I did not see the email correctly that the cigarette has to be bought in Singapore instead of NZ. Thus we need to pay extra $25 per person for the pickup service! Be more meticulous and careful when reading any instruction next time

We straight away go to post office and kiwi bank to settle IRD and open bank account after we reached Ashley around afternoon. Then, we went to buy some groceries at New World. Our house is located at East Temaki which is nearby to Botany Town Centre. It is reachable by walking distance houyeah! The weather is so good and comfy.

                    

And I am so glad to meet Coco and Winnie from China, they are so friendly! Love them max!

From left to right: Winnie, Coco, Mei and Jaz. Do you spot the Red Blue combination? LOL

And we noticed that many friends could not find a job after reaching NZ for weeks. I got an email from Eastpack Opotiki saying that jobs are still available if we are going to Opotiki for interview tomorrow. The HR manager is not free until next week. Also, the working opportunities might be unavailable.

However, Opotiki is around 350 km from Auckland. It is so far away. We checked the bus ticket from Intercity and Naked bus. It has only one bus per day since Opotiki is a ulu small town. Which means if we we have to stay at Opotiki for a night if we take the bus tomorrow. Also, the bus ticket is super expansive (around $90/way) due to the very last minute booking.

Alternatively, we may rent a car. But according to our friends, the car have to be rented a day earlier in order to depart earlier to Opotiki from Auckland. It is already 9pm at night and we could not rent a car anymore. Also, both JM and I has the suckest sense of direction in the universe. We do not know the traffic knowledge in NZ despite we are equipped with Malaysian license translation which allow us to drive in NZ.

We need a job so badly. What should we do? To take a bus or rent a car?

New Chapter

I have finally done with law school! A chapter finish and a new chapter begins!

Let me refresh what I have done in four years time.

1.Enshrine Gohonzon
I think this is the greatest thing I want to yell haha! I finally took up faith and courage to do it despite so many challenges. Just do it!

2.Study
No, I did not graduate with a first class degree :( I felt a little bit disappointed. But no worries, I have spent the time to explore and expose to many things other than just studying.

3.Exchange and Travel.
My uni has always filled of fun due to the frequent exchange to other countries such as UK, US, JPN. I love travelling. It can really reflect your character and tell you which path do you want to go in the future.
2009-Japan
2010-Uk,Belgium,Netherlands,Taiwan
2011-Usa, Thailand
2012-Korea
2013-Philippine,NZ
Many more places to explore, I need a good camera.

4.Growth
Yes no doubt I have grown up *physically?* Holy shit haha! I think I have grown up mentally as well. I don't care about the tiny mini things anymore. But, I am still a cry baby, this emotional problems is the big problems that I am trying to encounter. Determination, Focus and Meticulous is my main focus too.

5. Friends
Yes, I truly realized that how important friends are. QUALITY is outweigh QUANTITY for hundred times. Girlfriends,coursemates,golfmates,soka comrades,lecturer and my Family cum best friends. You are the best companion and support! Thank you so much!

6. Inspirational
Dare to Dream! There are so many things we can achieve by merely using our brain. Think about it and do not afraid of anything else. Then chant for it, do your best. I believe the best outcome will approach you naturally. Do not even care about others comments or criticism. Follow your heart if you think it is right. I learnt to put 100% effort in everything I do, however sometimes the "cincai" character can really help to ease your worries and stress. Ultimately, you will realize that your worries is nothing compared to other more important things happened in the world.

7. Vow
I hope to do my human revolution and hence kosen rufu. Read more to share with my blogger. I want to find out who I really are and do what I really excel. I believe practice makes perfect. Expand my potential in each and every beautiful day.

I hope to find a good master in my pupillage that makes me realized who I am, to live my life to the fullest!


Gonna spend few months to widen my horizon, human revolution and have fun!

I'm all ready for New Zealand and it's my resolution to write at least 2 posts per week to share with y'all! Hehe ;)

Can't wait for my new chapter! Bon voyage ;)

New Zealand Working Holidays 2013/2014

I've always been facinated by the 100% pure New Zealand! Guess what, I have been approved for the NZWH 2013/14 in the second round application! :D And we are going to Auckland next month!

There are so many things to be settled such as accommodation, job seeking etc. So for those who applied the NZWH 2013/14 visa successfully, kindly leave a message here to further discuss our itinerary, trips and problems together in the facebook private group haha!

Let's take many many beautiful pictures together!

I am hoping to write more blog posts about my NZWH too :D

HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON!

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ROAR~

Forget about all those troublesome things, focus and enjoy in my FINAL exam!

I hope all of you can graduate smoothly and successfully :)

GOOD LUCK!

ROAR LIKE A LION~~

NAM MYOHO RENGE KYO!

堅強

如果我們註定無法改變這個世界的殘酷，如果我們註定無法遏制生命路途中，將要面對的艱難困苦和逆境厄運，如果我們註定要一個人孤獨的經歷一生的磨難與挫折，那麽就讓我們學會堅強。

   
一個人的路總要自己一個人走，一個人的苦總要自己一個人受，一個人的淚也總要自己一個人流。每個人都是一個獨立的個體，我們不能將這一個獨立的個體徹底的融入另一個個體的靈魂，所以我們必須獨自承受成長的磨礪，所以我們必須學會堅強。

   
第一次摔跤的時候，我們不懂得什麽叫堅強，只知道痛。

當一次次摔倒，又一次次重新站立起來的時候，我們明白了，擦乾眼淚，忘掉疼痛，咬緊牙關挺過去，就是堅強。

堅強是一點點磨練出來的，年輕的時候，我們倔強、輕狂而勇敢，我們敢於向一切未知的東西和舊的習慣勢力挑戰，那不是堅強，而是年少的無知和無畏。

  
當生活的挫折、磨難與壓力一次次將你絆倒，你又一次次站立起來，擦乾眼淚凝望遠方的時候，你的目光中那種堅毅的鎮定裏寫滿的才是堅強。

堅強的背後是血性的剛毅，堅強的背後是壓不曲的脊梁。

堅強的人，淚流乾了依然會挺起堅實的胸膛，堅強的人，血流盡了依然還會有永不改變的信仰。

生活中有太多的荊棘與坎坷，生活中也有著無數的意外與不測，生存本身就是一個巨大的博弈場，我們在博弈中不可能不受傷，也不可能總是風平浪靜，無驚無險。

自然界有適者生存的法則，人類也一樣，唯有堅強才能挺過一個個難關，唯有堅強才能邁過一道道溝坎。

堅強是一種信念，有了這種信念的支撐，我們就有了與命運與厄運抗衡的勇氣。

每個人身上都蘊藏著無盡的潛能，每個人身上也都有著堅強與懦弱的一面，只要我們在面對困難的時候，堅信自己是打不倒的，那麽潛藏在身體內部的堅強的力量便會勃然而發，你也就可以有足夠的信心去迎接挑戰。

堅強是一種智慧，堅強的人懂得生活中沒有一帆風順的成功，沒有盡如人意的一生。同時也沒有邁不過去的溝坎，趟不過去的河流，只有永不退縮，永不妥協，永不輕言放棄的人，才能在黑暗中尋找到黎明的曙光。

生活中的每個人都面臨過挫折、無奈、委屈與病痛，所有的磨難都是生活教會我們堅強與勇敢的手段。

命運從來不會眷顧懦弱與不自信的人，眼淚也不是超脫逆境的武器，唯有堅強才是戰勝困難的法寶。

男人需要學會堅強，堅強的男人才會有信心、有勇氣主宰這個世界。

女人也要學會堅強，堅強的女人才會有能力、有決心主宰自己的命運。

堅強是寒冷孤獨中堅毅的目光；

堅強是疼痛折磨時冷峻的微笑；

堅強是走過荊棘時含在心頭的眼淚；

堅強是面對厄運時不輕言放棄的品質。

堅強的人敢於直面坎坷，從容面對；

堅強的人敢於迎浪而上，自強不息；

堅強的人敢於改變人生，把握命運；

如果鍛煉過的鋼鐵只有淬火以後才會更加堅硬，那麽堅強的心一定也是經歷過種種磨難以後才會更加堅定勇敢。

握著我的手，給你信心，學會堅強，勇敢地去面對所有的挑戰。

A Blessing or a Lesson

“We met for a reason, either you’re a blessing or a lesson.” – Frank Ocean

I honestly believe that every person we meet in this world is here to stay in our lives forever at some capacity or to stay there long enough to teach us something about life and ourselves and then go away. I keep a journal next to my bed titled, “What did you teach me?”  Those persons that come into my life and then end up leaving get sections in this journal. I try not to get sad about them leaving, instead I try to figure out why they were ever there to begin with and record what they taught me. It helps me to become more self aware and to grow; many times preventing repeat events from happening in my future.

Mock Trial

YES YES YES! MOCK TRIAL HAS FINALLY OVER!

Mock Trial is a simulated trial court experience. We are required to prepare and try a case playing both the judge, counsels, and witness role. The mock trial, in my opinion, has achieve its ultimate gals to appreciate the ideals of the legal system and thereby builds up the teamwork skills, leadership sklls, analytical thinking and presentation ability. It is undoubtly builds a bridge and linkage between our university and legal community! 

Still can't believe why am I taking such a heavy burden as a leader instead of having a joyful life. I told myself to do the best and create a beautiful memories in mock trial as a mission of a leader. We strive to commit to excellence performance and to maximize individual potential by trying out something new.

The question assigned was mainly about a tort claim where the plaintiff (claimant) has suffered injuries while driving Go-Kart at One Malaysia Theme Park. Thus, plaintiff is taking action to claim damages against defendant (One Malaysia Theme Park) for the loss of injuries.

We divided the Plaintiff and Defendant team, drafting and role play team. The purpose of this is to ensure everyone fully participate and enjoy the process! We have started this project since December, starting from internal meetings, brainstorm, formulating grounds of argument, creating facts, selection of witness, counsels etc etc etc

The role play team went to Go-Kart Melaka to collect (or create) evidence for the purpose of Mock Trial.

Muhamad has explained the function of Go-Kart to us.

A sincere thanks Jojo 

They are using colouring to create the evidence!

holy blood, it looks f*in real

17.1.2013 is the day after our long preparation! Stanley was such an amazing Judge who filled with Haki! Besides, the counsels (Jack, Pavitra, Jeff and Alvina) were outstanding and professional. Num Fung had cried while acting as a witness, ShinYin on wheelchair, Police, Doctor, Interpreter and so much more!

Right after mock trial we went for appreciation brunch at Hong Kong! This assignments has definitely created a lovely friendships and beautiful memories xx

Oon and CC

Dr. Tan and Yen

Flashback of the months, some people leaved the team, new people are coming. Thanks for being part of the family. We brainstormed, prepared medical reports, police reports, receipts, pleadings printing, binding after many changes. I know I'm lil bit pushy but really hate last minute work. Dislike the never ending editing until around 1am, 2am and 5am! [this has totally changed my lifestyles for a person who normally sleep at 1030pm] Although we still had many mistakes as per the comments by lecturers, I think our hard work has been paid off! My volcano breakouts on face was worth it too. Compiling, drafting and editing everyone's work was hectic , but the reconciliation of misunderstanding is the most tiring part. I realized that although internet is a good platform to work efficiently, face to face communications is the best methods to reduce misunderstanding. Anyway, thanks again for trusting me. "TRUST" is the most important element in a relationships. 

Also, I learnt some "cincai/whatever" quality from Jas.  It is good to have high expectation but it needs to be balanced with some "cincai" elements to make our life happier. Haha!

Again, well done for all the good jobs from you guys no matter how many marks we get! Let's hope for the best

Thank you peeps!

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