A Little Too Late

I've learned many precious lessons this week and I've treasure this knowledge. As the old sayings goes "It's difficult to be human". Don't you agree with me?

Lesson 1

Always try to please the public. This principle is somehow related to utilitarianism, yet in my point of view it can be a whole different issue altogether, particularly at this age level. A lesson I've learned during CNY celebration, a late lesson.

Well, I usually don't say no to any, I really meant ANY invitations to gather together and have fun (namely yamcha, movies, shopping etc.) And because of this, I always get myself in trouble, i.e. no time to do my own work. Well, below is my timetable for last week. Read on and decide whether my choice to go with the crowd is a positive move or the opposite.

Wednesday, 28/1

Get yourself a clique! Nothing beat the good old time with your diehard pals! At times, expressing your true feelings may not be a good thing. Gotto just keep those pessimistic thought to yourself and not spoil the festive atmosphere. Spent approximately 10 hours with my pals.

Thursday, 29/1

Went out from 12pm to 12am. Many of the friends that I've visited that day are those not-so-close friends, but I've realized that it's not that difficult to be friendly to these acquaintances of mine. With a little more effort in communication and taadaa... better public relations! Though I believed my introvert self is the main factor driving people away from me.

Friday, 30/1

Hey, my ex-Chinese teacher still remember me after all these years, 2 years to be exact. Due to the lack of transportation means. I've decided to use my reliable o' pair of legs to get to the designated gathering spot before getting a lift from Yuan Wei to Cheras Mahkota. To note, it was noon and the sun was hanging high. I must have stink like a buffalo. Later that night, we went to Siew Yin's place... until 6am! One point that I really wanna say but I've kept to myself: Siew Yin, did u drink and drive? I was glad that u kept your conciousness and sanity all the while even after all the red wine you have drank.

Saturday, 31/1

I believed this is the craziest day of my life. Imagine of visiting 12 places in a streak just for the angpow! Well, I'm sure MY intention wasn't so, but I can't speak for the crowd. More than half of the 'friends' that I've visited that day was nothing more than nodding acquaintance. Part 2 of Lesson 2 was learnt today. But what really shocked me was... 'she' was there. After all these time, I'm really happy to see her. I was really embarassed because I was sleeping when she and her clique came (not to my house of course).

Yea, I was sleeping. After all, after returning home at 6am and waking up at 9am to meet up with the rest, how can you expect me to hold back my fatigue without any rest. But my strenght and stamina recovered immediately after seeing 'her'. Now that I've learn about 'her' wherabouts, should I mustering all my courage and try...? That evening we had a sumptuous Steamboat dinner, follow with visitng a few more houses before calling it a day (12am and u call it a DAY?).

Sunday, 1/2

Happy birthday, bro! It's good that it falls on Federal Territory Day; you get an extra day off! After another delicious lunch with family, I went to my friend's place then headed to my cutesy ex-Mathematics teacher house. She is a dedicated lecturer. Many of our classmates USED TO occupy her during her classes. Yes, we indeed occupy her time and bombarded her with math problems in sequence, one after another. After visitng two more friends, I said goodbye and walked home. If I've not done so, I'm sure I'll be dead the very nest day: two lab reports and one assignment to hand in the very next day, which I've not yet finished any of them yet.

Conclusion: This year's CNY have really brought me many valuble lessons and also suprises. I'll continue on Lesson 2 next time.