So this had been my day to day activity BEFORE/DURING exams: Wake up, study/have exam, eat lunch, study/have exam, eat dinner, study, sleep.....This has been my current day to day activity AFTER exams: Wake up, online/swim, lunch, pool/Pyramid/swim, dinner, online, sleep. Dinner usually consisted of MacD, BK, Subway etc. Money flows out of me pocket like water while unhelathy crap flows into me tummy. Pretty soon im gonna turn into a fat piglet.
Yes, im so lame and pathetic that i have no life. After exams was sposed to be THE moment, but sadly, nothin went my way. Ok, not nothing. There were those odd times where i relived my old life with some other frens outside my regular circle. Those nights out were damn fun but they cldnt really be enjoyed cos of triffling irritants botherin my mind
Before exams, i had plans with my roomie to just slack and go out and spend money like crazy (not on food, tho that kinda took a large proportion of me $). Just after the exams, I kinda let my crazy retarded side out and i overreacted to a small issue that blew up. Guess my emotion was elastic- large change in emotions due to small issues. Ok cut the econs crap.
This was what happened: Couple of me frens, Anu and Angela planned to have lunch and go to ac with their frens (the bunch of ppl i drank and slacked with). They invited me, and apparently not my roomie (JB).I wasnt in the mood to hang out directly after econs, and so decided to go back with JB. He then persistently asked me y i din join em and stuff and i kept sayin i had no mood to go out. I then got mad at him for askin me so many times and i so agreed to go out just to shut him up. In the process i kinda gave him attitude...which lasted the entire day.. i came back at 10 and he asked me where i went. i was like "out" and ignored him. Pretty bitchy and unfair to him. After all he's my closest fren and ppl don usually treat frens like this. I guess im really an alien who jus duzn understand ppl's emotions. (one of my close frens back in spore said this..now i tink its true)..moreover my lil outbursts in the past have always ruffled feathers and caused unnecessary tension.. when the fark will i ever learn tt i gotta stop being so petulant...
So things between me and JB were kinda left cliffhanger-ish and it sux that the hols din go according to plan and i feel really bad that he had to waste few days cooped up in his room with nothin to do..oh well i cant turn back time can i..i hope i can turn my stinky attitude.. i dunno how ppl actually tolerate me..
So this is prolly one of the darkest ever phases of my life im going thru right now and its so apt that its during the hols..the irony... at least exams are over... and then theres the prob with my ex, anushya.. yea weve kinda broken up ages ago but im kinda dumbfounded y im still affected by wat she does... reading her blog and finding out shes 'dating' this so called fren of mine with really detailed descriptions of their smses and actions was like being stabbed in my head and heart... yes, we're no longer together but reading all that crazy shit just got to me..i donno y.. and it made me feel really pathetic and worthless..and, this sounds really bad, made her look like some cheap desperado.. oh well i don wanna start talking abt her..ok i kinda already did... and then theres the 'other' issue im not really sposed to talk abt... the most serious one of the three..but that one's completely outta my hands...
2dae's my last day in this hell hole and im while im glad to leave, im not really elated to be going home...prolly due to all the probs... i cant wait to meet all me frens back in spore and jus chill like old times..tho i really hope i don bring this side of me along..cos its only gonna hurt em and ive done enuf of that to last 2 lifetimes... im really amazed at my capacity to hold so much crap...and disseminating it as well.. im not sure if i wanna continue MUFY but like all other life issues its outta my hands and not my decision to make.. i should pay a visit to the legendary Bermuda Triangle and just disappear into oblivion forever..that should settle all problems and make everyone happy, especially me..
ok i just realised this post is the most emo one ive ever written..seriously what the hell's wrong with u dude...get a life... stop wallowing in self-pity...ok now im talkin and advising myself..i need to check into rehab...
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Monday, November 17, 2008
Monsoon
I'm staring at a broken door
There's nothing left here anymore
My room is cold
It's making me insane
I've been waitin' here so long
Another moment seems to have come
I see the dark clouds comin' up again
Running through the monsoon
Beyond the world
'Till the end of time
Where the rain won't hurt
Fighting the storm
Into the blue
And when I lose myself
I think of you
Together we'll be running somewhere new
Through the monsoon
Just me and you
A half moon fading from my sight
I see your vision it's in light
But now it's gone
And left me so alone
I know I'll have to find you now
Can hear your name and don't know how
Why can't we make this darkness
Feel like home
Running through the monsoon
Beyond the world
'Till the end of time
Where the rain won't hurt
Fighting the storm
Into the blue
And when I lose myself
I think of you
Together we'll be running somewhere new
And nothing can hold me back from you
Through the monsoon
There's nothing left here anymore
My room is cold
It's making me insane
I've been waitin' here so long
Another moment seems to have come
I see the dark clouds comin' up again
Running through the monsoon
Beyond the world
'Till the end of time
Where the rain won't hurt
Fighting the storm
Into the blue
And when I lose myself
I think of you
Together we'll be running somewhere new
Through the monsoon
Just me and you
A half moon fading from my sight
I see your vision it's in light
But now it's gone
And left me so alone
I know I'll have to find you now
Can hear your name and don't know how
Why can't we make this darkness
Feel like home
Running through the monsoon
Beyond the world
'Till the end of time
Where the rain won't hurt
Fighting the storm
Into the blue
And when I lose myself
I think of you
Together we'll be running somewhere new
And nothing can hold me back from you
Through the monsoon
Saturday, November 15, 2008
The Final Destination (Part 2)
The Beginning of the End. College now an empty contraption as all exams are a distant memory, students packing up and departing for their respective hometowns, leaving Sunway University College and all pertinent memories behind. Closing a new chapter in their lives while re-opening old ones. Holidays have arrived, but the holiday spirit was not all around.
In a bid to unleash his Dark Side, Hans Basil had fired the first salvo, John Bow completely blindsided and taking the beating meekly. What Hans had failed to forsee and completely did not expect himself was the aberration of the battle. John may have lost the first round, but he was not going to acquiesce, and fought back with all guns blazing. The loquacious turned taciturn John unleashed his own darkness, more intense and deep than Hans' initial fire. Yet again for Hans, in a different aspect of his life, the tables have turned, with Round Two now won by John. After the impressive display of darkness that totally stymied Hans, it seems bets are on for future rounds to be taken by John, who looks to have subjugated his roommate. Two days, two rounds of fighting, no friendly word spoken. At the rate things were going, any chance of a repair looks lost, as the final falling out seems to have turned this once close friendship into a fiendship.
Nick Ivans' last papers were mind boggling and troublesome, but like everyone else, he put it where it belonged-in the past-and set his sights on the very near future. Despite the hanging issue that had yet to be settled niggling his mind, he swept it aside for the sake of basking in the post-exam atmosphere. And so it was that Nick, Ean, Hans and John headed to play pool. And it was then where Hans spotted Sanya Dival alongside Dash Reagan, a friend. While things had been moving pretty slowly between the two, they certainly look to be heating up now. Whether it was surprise, anger or shock that he felt, one thing was certain for Hans-expect the unexpected.
With the collegiate semester over, home was the destination on every students' mind. For Sanya, Angie Flo and Jay Dic, home was near college, within the environs. For the others, it was a matter of time before they departed, leaving their short legacies behind. First on the home-bound express was John, whose reclusive nature completely fooled Hans, pulverizing him in the process and making him eat humble pie. Now that he was off the Sunway radar, things were left hanging, and during the holidays, it remains to be seen if the time apart corroborates the falling out, or if absence makes the heart grows fonder.
Night-Out 2.0 was on the cards, with the same participants as the previous event attending. Among them were Sue Anne and Hans, whose once mundane day-to-day activities have now turned full throttle. Angie would have been pleased to know that Hans had overcome one barrier to socializing with her peers. While 1.0 was fun and relatively safe, 2.0 proved to be more interesting- drunks, tipsy ladies, spit drinks and water fights. Hopefully everyone got back safely.
As the time drew near for others to leave, Hans could not have expected the deadly turn of events that would rock his life. From being a Rich Boy to Poor Boy, Poor Boy to Play Boy and Play Boy to Lonely Boy, it seems his life is one vicious cycle controlled from the egregious Lady Luck, and he was now back to Poor Boy. Further financial strains have rocked his leaking boat, one so severe that his future now lies in tatters, undetermined, oppressed by the untangible opponent vehement on seeing his life battered at every available opportunity.
What does the future hold for these students? Will Sanya and Dash hold out and get together? Will John and Hans put aside their triffling squabbles for the sake of their friendship, or let them ruin it? Has the late nights got Sue hooked for more? With holidays in season, time will tell if she lets loose. What about Jay and Angie? Will they spend all their time at home? Or attempt to spice up their holidays? As for Hans, it seems he'll be leaving one world for another, one where his past becomes his present. Will the sparks between him and Erin Faroe July reignite? One thing is certain- Hans may be leaving for his old world, but the dark secret he's carrying, probably the darkest ever, one that will threaten his social existence if ever exposed or discovered, will travel along with him. He should hold it tightly, and pray Lady Luck never discovers it.
1 semester, 5 months, 136 days, hook-ups, break-ups, fights, lies and secrets..... What happens next...
In a bid to unleash his Dark Side, Hans Basil had fired the first salvo, John Bow completely blindsided and taking the beating meekly. What Hans had failed to forsee and completely did not expect himself was the aberration of the battle. John may have lost the first round, but he was not going to acquiesce, and fought back with all guns blazing. The loquacious turned taciturn John unleashed his own darkness, more intense and deep than Hans' initial fire. Yet again for Hans, in a different aspect of his life, the tables have turned, with Round Two now won by John. After the impressive display of darkness that totally stymied Hans, it seems bets are on for future rounds to be taken by John, who looks to have subjugated his roommate. Two days, two rounds of fighting, no friendly word spoken. At the rate things were going, any chance of a repair looks lost, as the final falling out seems to have turned this once close friendship into a fiendship.
Nick Ivans' last papers were mind boggling and troublesome, but like everyone else, he put it where it belonged-in the past-and set his sights on the very near future. Despite the hanging issue that had yet to be settled niggling his mind, he swept it aside for the sake of basking in the post-exam atmosphere. And so it was that Nick, Ean, Hans and John headed to play pool. And it was then where Hans spotted Sanya Dival alongside Dash Reagan, a friend. While things had been moving pretty slowly between the two, they certainly look to be heating up now. Whether it was surprise, anger or shock that he felt, one thing was certain for Hans-expect the unexpected.
With the collegiate semester over, home was the destination on every students' mind. For Sanya, Angie Flo and Jay Dic, home was near college, within the environs. For the others, it was a matter of time before they departed, leaving their short legacies behind. First on the home-bound express was John, whose reclusive nature completely fooled Hans, pulverizing him in the process and making him eat humble pie. Now that he was off the Sunway radar, things were left hanging, and during the holidays, it remains to be seen if the time apart corroborates the falling out, or if absence makes the heart grows fonder.
Night-Out 2.0 was on the cards, with the same participants as the previous event attending. Among them were Sue Anne and Hans, whose once mundane day-to-day activities have now turned full throttle. Angie would have been pleased to know that Hans had overcome one barrier to socializing with her peers. While 1.0 was fun and relatively safe, 2.0 proved to be more interesting- drunks, tipsy ladies, spit drinks and water fights. Hopefully everyone got back safely.
As the time drew near for others to leave, Hans could not have expected the deadly turn of events that would rock his life. From being a Rich Boy to Poor Boy, Poor Boy to Play Boy and Play Boy to Lonely Boy, it seems his life is one vicious cycle controlled from the egregious Lady Luck, and he was now back to Poor Boy. Further financial strains have rocked his leaking boat, one so severe that his future now lies in tatters, undetermined, oppressed by the untangible opponent vehement on seeing his life battered at every available opportunity.
What does the future hold for these students? Will Sanya and Dash hold out and get together? Will John and Hans put aside their triffling squabbles for the sake of their friendship, or let them ruin it? Has the late nights got Sue hooked for more? With holidays in season, time will tell if she lets loose. What about Jay and Angie? Will they spend all their time at home? Or attempt to spice up their holidays? As for Hans, it seems he'll be leaving one world for another, one where his past becomes his present. Will the sparks between him and Erin Faroe July reignite? One thing is certain- Hans may be leaving for his old world, but the dark secret he's carrying, probably the darkest ever, one that will threaten his social existence if ever exposed or discovered, will travel along with him. He should hold it tightly, and pray Lady Luck never discovers it.
1 semester, 5 months, 136 days, hook-ups, break-ups, fights, lies and secrets..... What happens next...
The Final Destination (Part 1)
For most, the moment had arrived- The end of Finals, that one single moment where brains cease to function logically, the craving to inundate one's day with crazy activities, to paint the town red. Every vestige of emotion replete with euphoria, with all the time to party, club and enjoy, without studies being a priority. But yet, even with joy in the air and stress obliterated from everyone's vocabulary, Hans Basil and John Bow managed to pick a fight. How bromantic and completely incomprehensible.
The minute Miss Pat Riba announced that all students could vacate the Multi-Purpose Hall, silent cheer erupted from everyone's hearts. Despite the Economics paper being relatively tough, no one seemed to let it affect them. Why should they, with it being over. There was no point crying over spilt milk, or in this case, spilt ink. As such, everyone's heads were furiously planning the day's activity. Included in the list was Hans, who had plans made few days back with John to spend the cash and have a bash. But is seems Hans had still not learnt that no plans he makes are ever gonna make the cut. The only thing that would, apparently, was his dark side.
Angie Flo's entourage, which consisted of Sanya Dival, Shayne, Aron and several others, had planned for lunch before hitting town. While Sue Anne joined them, Hans declined, citing lame excuses. As for John, he didn't accept, nor did he he decline. He wasn't even invited.And so the activity of the day on Hans' and John's itinerary? Slacking in the hostel. Irrefutably banal. But John changed that, not for himself, but for Hans, stepping on more than the latter's toes in the process. And therein lied the cause of the fight.
And so Hans now had plans with Sanya, Shayne and Aron to play pool. Not before Hans had to deflect rumours, yet again, about his relationship status with Sue. This time, the rumours were more substantial. Where there is smoke there is fire, but for the millionth time, Hans denied it. Unknown to him though, Sue herself confirmed it. Not just a rumour anymore? Things certainly seem to be heading sinuously as the end approaches.
As Sue immersed herself with Angie's posse sans Angie herself, Hans immersed himself with one of his oldest and closest friends-alcohol. Along with Sanya, Shayne and Aron, Hans downed a bottle, ancient feelings of the past awaken and invigorated. While Hans saw first hand how easily Sanya could get intoxicated, there was no lecture from his side this time round, probably 'cos he was in the same game as well. Pot calling the kettle black? While Hans had gotten in touch with his unpleasant side recently, the supposed transition failed to materialise. With alcohol in hand, it seems Hans was turning, not into Dark Boy, but Drunk Boy.
Sanya, drunk, and Hans, still stable, paid an unwanted visit to Sunway Pyramid for lunch, where they were spotted holding hands and behaving just like old times, albeit more tipsy. While it was probably due to the intoxication, they say a drunk never lies. And the invectives that flowed from Sanya's mouth pertaining to a subject close to Hans were slurry, but meant nontheless. Now that Sanya had let out her thoughts to Hans, it caused a slight chain reaction, with Hans set on unleashing his Dark Side, but aimed only at one particular victim. The earlier fight had lit the fire; Sanya's perspective had fanned the flames.
Night, where all activities take place, and the non-happening ones take a back seat. One particular activity was the bacchanal in Shayne's room, where vodka and cards took centrestage, though only for a while as the alcohol got consumed faster than expected. It is known that once the drinks finish, so does the fun. More plans were then made to bring the fun outside. Hopefully there were no empty stomachs.
And while it certainly was dark outside, it was even darker in Hans' room, where he displayed the surface of his darkness to John. Round One when to Hans, but that was only because John was caught offguard.
Sanya, Angie and Jay Dic home and restricted, Nick, one of the unfortunate students still in the clutches of exams, and John, uninvited to any event, all enslaved in their individual world of solitude and solace where the defeaning roar of silence could drive anyone crazy. Outside, in the dying world, Hans, Sue and their new-found pals partied till sunlight broke the night sky, bringing light into the dark world.
The minute Miss Pat Riba announced that all students could vacate the Multi-Purpose Hall, silent cheer erupted from everyone's hearts. Despite the Economics paper being relatively tough, no one seemed to let it affect them. Why should they, with it being over. There was no point crying over spilt milk, or in this case, spilt ink. As such, everyone's heads were furiously planning the day's activity. Included in the list was Hans, who had plans made few days back with John to spend the cash and have a bash. But is seems Hans had still not learnt that no plans he makes are ever gonna make the cut. The only thing that would, apparently, was his dark side.
Angie Flo's entourage, which consisted of Sanya Dival, Shayne, Aron and several others, had planned for lunch before hitting town. While Sue Anne joined them, Hans declined, citing lame excuses. As for John, he didn't accept, nor did he he decline. He wasn't even invited.And so the activity of the day on Hans' and John's itinerary? Slacking in the hostel. Irrefutably banal. But John changed that, not for himself, but for Hans, stepping on more than the latter's toes in the process. And therein lied the cause of the fight.
And so Hans now had plans with Sanya, Shayne and Aron to play pool. Not before Hans had to deflect rumours, yet again, about his relationship status with Sue. This time, the rumours were more substantial. Where there is smoke there is fire, but for the millionth time, Hans denied it. Unknown to him though, Sue herself confirmed it. Not just a rumour anymore? Things certainly seem to be heading sinuously as the end approaches.
As Sue immersed herself with Angie's posse sans Angie herself, Hans immersed himself with one of his oldest and closest friends-alcohol. Along with Sanya, Shayne and Aron, Hans downed a bottle, ancient feelings of the past awaken and invigorated. While Hans saw first hand how easily Sanya could get intoxicated, there was no lecture from his side this time round, probably 'cos he was in the same game as well. Pot calling the kettle black? While Hans had gotten in touch with his unpleasant side recently, the supposed transition failed to materialise. With alcohol in hand, it seems Hans was turning, not into Dark Boy, but Drunk Boy.
Sanya, drunk, and Hans, still stable, paid an unwanted visit to Sunway Pyramid for lunch, where they were spotted holding hands and behaving just like old times, albeit more tipsy. While it was probably due to the intoxication, they say a drunk never lies. And the invectives that flowed from Sanya's mouth pertaining to a subject close to Hans were slurry, but meant nontheless. Now that Sanya had let out her thoughts to Hans, it caused a slight chain reaction, with Hans set on unleashing his Dark Side, but aimed only at one particular victim. The earlier fight had lit the fire; Sanya's perspective had fanned the flames.
Night, where all activities take place, and the non-happening ones take a back seat. One particular activity was the bacchanal in Shayne's room, where vodka and cards took centrestage, though only for a while as the alcohol got consumed faster than expected. It is known that once the drinks finish, so does the fun. More plans were then made to bring the fun outside. Hopefully there were no empty stomachs.
And while it certainly was dark outside, it was even darker in Hans' room, where he displayed the surface of his darkness to John. Round One when to Hans, but that was only because John was caught offguard.
Sanya, Angie and Jay Dic home and restricted, Nick, one of the unfortunate students still in the clutches of exams, and John, uninvited to any event, all enslaved in their individual world of solitude and solace where the defeaning roar of silence could drive anyone crazy. Outside, in the dying world, Hans, Sue and their new-found pals partied till sunlight broke the night sky, bringing light into the dark world.
Sunday, November 9, 2008
The Rehab
Day 1 of the unofficial Exam Break: Plans for Sue Anne and John Bow to return home, Nick Ivans and Sanya Dival to sort out their lives and Angie Flo and Hans Basil to focus on their studies. Guess only 4 of the 6 had their plans worked out.
After finishing his last minute packing, John invited Hans to breakfast. With his sister. Hans, despite his ravenous stomach screaming at him to accept the invitation, declined. He had enough of playing a dumbpost among the spoken alien language. Moreover, this wasn't a breakfast with friends but with his roommate's sister. That was definitely more weird. John knew that, but somehow managed to convince Hans to accompany him, and so he did. All in all, the breakfast was not all that bad. Considering.
With John and his sister departing Sunway for home, Hans had the room to himself, yet again. it wasn't as fun as he thought it would be, as boredom soon crept in. While his study plan stuck on his wall stated "Econs Unit 1" for work needed to be done for the day, he ignored it and ruminated for other possibilities. In the end, only one word came to mind-pool. With Nick and Ean temporarily free from the clutches of exams, a pool date was set.
While the trio enjoyed the pool, they soon grew bored of it and opted to have lunch at the now mundane Sunway Pyramid. There, Hans bumped into Sue Anne, albeit metaphorically, who was running errands for her mother. Both had only just complained the day before how banal the mall had become, yet both were there again the very next day. After a quick chat, both went their seperate ways. This time literally. It seems 'Boredom' was the dish of the day on Hans' menu.
Sanya Dival's day wasn't as boring or insignificant as Hans'. It started with her Chemistry paper, and culminated in a series of trips around town with her friends. Amidst all the fun and joy, Sanya's will to change remained as vehement as when she first made it, and she was determined not to disappoint Angie and more importantly, herself, again. Sanya seemed to making baby steps on the path to recovery. Would these same steps lead her back to regaining her throne in Sunway University College?
Apparently, Nick Ivans' luck had run out. Abruptly, and without warning. While he had enjoyed a healthy dose of luck the past week, it was all taken back in one swift motion. He had tried his hardest at crossing the bridge to recieve his rewards he so desperately coveted, but apparently the reward itself was flawed, probably a cruel trick Lady Luck had intended for all along. Or was it punishment for Nick's apparent overconfidence?
Day 2 of the unofficial Exam Break: Sue Anne and John Bow back at home and absent from the Sunway scene; Angie Flo and Hans Basil continue their struggle to study; Nick Ivans nursing a cracking life and Sanya Dival making remarkable progress in rediscovering her old self.
Perhaps the mantra "two heads are better than one" was the impetus behind Hans' decision to study Economics with Angie in the college library. Unfortunately, just like all his past decisions, it was a bad one, as he not only distracted himself from actual studying but also interrupted Angie, halting the momentum she had gained. With both friends struggling to study, they decided to visit, for the millionth time, Sunway Pyramid for lunch and gift-shopping for a friend. And they were accompanied by Sanya Dival and Jim A.D.. The four discovered that lunch was a longer affair than they had envisaged and in the end, the outing pushed past the hour mark which Hans and Angie had allocated. Hans should have realised by now that no plan he makes are ever going to materialise.
Back in college, Angie's mind was tormented by demons she never had before. While her life in college had been relatively care-free the past few weeks, it was the complete opposite now. The struggles to study bit at her thoughts while her friendship with Sanya was taking on a new twist. Hans could physically see the effects of Angie's demons, but he knew that he could not do anything, as he had offered all possible help he could. How would Bubbly Girl turned Troubled Girl cope with the new problems?
Jay Dic's life was unfortunately as bland as bread- all day at home studying, watching cartoons as a form of relaxation or a rare outing with his family. On Saturday night however, Jay was the epitome of joy as he recieved an invitation from Alicia to attend a surprise party for her boyfriend Shayne. Of course, Jay accepted the invite, and the huge smile plastered on his face throughout the party more or less told the story. Finally he had something interesting to do on a Saturday night.
At the same party, Sanya and Jim, along with Aron, his younger brother and several others, were present. While the party was a blast, Sanya had some blasting to do as she ended up having cake smeared in her hair. But in the spirit of joy and celebration, she completely remained cool and had a laugh over it, as her spirits, and not mind, remained high. After the party, she sent Jim home, and ran into Hans, figuratively. Would her joy remain or would it erode?Thankfully, it prevailed.
Shayne's birthday celebrations were not over it seemed, as Sanya and Hans called him out for a round of pool. While Shayne and Sanya took turns showcasing their individual skills, Hans sat in the corner a forlorn figure, unable to fathom why he could never improve. Hans should learn quickly he ought not to dwell on the unimportant, and focus on what was.
For the second time, Sanya played the role of a driver as she sent the birthday boy and her ex back. While Shayne trooped back to his hostel, Hans and Sanya had a rare heart to heart conversation in her car. Both cleared several sensitive issues and it seemed they had started a new chapter in their messy book. While the last time the pair chatted in the car culminated in a heavy making out session, this time, history did not repeat itself. What did though was the need for Hans to start being introspective. Now, Hans looks like the one in need of a behavioural change. How the tables have turned.
After finishing his last minute packing, John invited Hans to breakfast. With his sister. Hans, despite his ravenous stomach screaming at him to accept the invitation, declined. He had enough of playing a dumbpost among the spoken alien language. Moreover, this wasn't a breakfast with friends but with his roommate's sister. That was definitely more weird. John knew that, but somehow managed to convince Hans to accompany him, and so he did. All in all, the breakfast was not all that bad. Considering.
With John and his sister departing Sunway for home, Hans had the room to himself, yet again. it wasn't as fun as he thought it would be, as boredom soon crept in. While his study plan stuck on his wall stated "Econs Unit 1" for work needed to be done for the day, he ignored it and ruminated for other possibilities. In the end, only one word came to mind-pool. With Nick and Ean temporarily free from the clutches of exams, a pool date was set.
While the trio enjoyed the pool, they soon grew bored of it and opted to have lunch at the now mundane Sunway Pyramid. There, Hans bumped into Sue Anne, albeit metaphorically, who was running errands for her mother. Both had only just complained the day before how banal the mall had become, yet both were there again the very next day. After a quick chat, both went their seperate ways. This time literally. It seems 'Boredom' was the dish of the day on Hans' menu.
Sanya Dival's day wasn't as boring or insignificant as Hans'. It started with her Chemistry paper, and culminated in a series of trips around town with her friends. Amidst all the fun and joy, Sanya's will to change remained as vehement as when she first made it, and she was determined not to disappoint Angie and more importantly, herself, again. Sanya seemed to making baby steps on the path to recovery. Would these same steps lead her back to regaining her throne in Sunway University College?
Apparently, Nick Ivans' luck had run out. Abruptly, and without warning. While he had enjoyed a healthy dose of luck the past week, it was all taken back in one swift motion. He had tried his hardest at crossing the bridge to recieve his rewards he so desperately coveted, but apparently the reward itself was flawed, probably a cruel trick Lady Luck had intended for all along. Or was it punishment for Nick's apparent overconfidence?
Day 2 of the unofficial Exam Break: Sue Anne and John Bow back at home and absent from the Sunway scene; Angie Flo and Hans Basil continue their struggle to study; Nick Ivans nursing a cracking life and Sanya Dival making remarkable progress in rediscovering her old self.
Perhaps the mantra "two heads are better than one" was the impetus behind Hans' decision to study Economics with Angie in the college library. Unfortunately, just like all his past decisions, it was a bad one, as he not only distracted himself from actual studying but also interrupted Angie, halting the momentum she had gained. With both friends struggling to study, they decided to visit, for the millionth time, Sunway Pyramid for lunch and gift-shopping for a friend. And they were accompanied by Sanya Dival and Jim A.D.. The four discovered that lunch was a longer affair than they had envisaged and in the end, the outing pushed past the hour mark which Hans and Angie had allocated. Hans should have realised by now that no plan he makes are ever going to materialise.
Back in college, Angie's mind was tormented by demons she never had before. While her life in college had been relatively care-free the past few weeks, it was the complete opposite now. The struggles to study bit at her thoughts while her friendship with Sanya was taking on a new twist. Hans could physically see the effects of Angie's demons, but he knew that he could not do anything, as he had offered all possible help he could. How would Bubbly Girl turned Troubled Girl cope with the new problems?
Jay Dic's life was unfortunately as bland as bread- all day at home studying, watching cartoons as a form of relaxation or a rare outing with his family. On Saturday night however, Jay was the epitome of joy as he recieved an invitation from Alicia to attend a surprise party for her boyfriend Shayne. Of course, Jay accepted the invite, and the huge smile plastered on his face throughout the party more or less told the story. Finally he had something interesting to do on a Saturday night.
At the same party, Sanya and Jim, along with Aron, his younger brother and several others, were present. While the party was a blast, Sanya had some blasting to do as she ended up having cake smeared in her hair. But in the spirit of joy and celebration, she completely remained cool and had a laugh over it, as her spirits, and not mind, remained high. After the party, she sent Jim home, and ran into Hans, figuratively. Would her joy remain or would it erode?Thankfully, it prevailed.
Shayne's birthday celebrations were not over it seemed, as Sanya and Hans called him out for a round of pool. While Shayne and Sanya took turns showcasing their individual skills, Hans sat in the corner a forlorn figure, unable to fathom why he could never improve. Hans should learn quickly he ought not to dwell on the unimportant, and focus on what was.
For the second time, Sanya played the role of a driver as she sent the birthday boy and her ex back. While Shayne trooped back to his hostel, Hans and Sanya had a rare heart to heart conversation in her car. Both cleared several sensitive issues and it seemed they had started a new chapter in their messy book. While the last time the pair chatted in the car culminated in a heavy making out session, this time, history did not repeat itself. What did though was the need for Hans to start being introspective. Now, Hans looks like the one in need of a behavioural change. How the tables have turned.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Disclaimer
Events in these posts may or may not be linked to real life, and if they are, they may be exacerbated. There was no intention for these posts to be misconstrued. Apologies for inconveniences caused.
Friday, November 7, 2008
The Hyperbole
It would be a severe understatement to say that Hans Basil had been on a run of misfortune of late. His life was a dartboard, with every inch of the surface emblazoned with the words 'bad luck'. And who better to be the dart thrower than the cynical Lady Luck herself. And on the morning of the much-abhorred Accounts exam, Hans' bad luck culminated with the non-assignment of his seating desk. Well, it seems his past problem of being blacklisted and subsequent barring from exams may not have been completely cleared after all. Thankfully, he didn't press the panic button, and let nous prevail.
Irony was the word of the morning, with the Accounts paper being surprisingly less tough than what was expected. Hans had time to triple check his answers, Sue Anne could not forget Econs and learnt she could not apply Economic concepts in Accounts and John Bow felt the paper was relatively easier than past tests he had sat for. Irony. Save for Jay Dic, who was starting to transform into a more cloying version of himself. As if the bold remark the day before was not conceited enough, he went one step further by proclaiming the Accounts paper was easy. Everyone knows Jay prides himself on being the Account savant, but surely he remembered being beaten on several occasions. Hopefully history won't repeat itself, or there'll be more than just sweat on his face.
Hans, Sue and Angie Flo had made plans the night before to have a mini celebration after the Accounts paper to ease some steam and enjoy the welcomed 5-day break until the next paper. John planned to catch up with his sister while Sanya Dival's itinerary stated "Bad Girl Go Good" with 'stay out of trouble' in fine print below. As for Jay Dic, his was as interesting as going to college daily- the banal trip back home. No extraordinary outing on his list. Then again, what was extraordinary for him was the norm for the civilised society.
Hans' small outing soon overblew into a massive preponderance vacation to Sunway Pyramid, as Angie's other friends invited him and Sue to watch a movie with them, which they duly obliged. Things were moving pretty smoothly, but with Hans Basil, it's a tacit fact that no good thing lasts even for one day. Somehow, he failed to realise that Sanya's itinerary stated "Sunway Pyramid" as well, and as fate intervened, the two were strung together.
Ever since Sanya's propensity to pernicious acts, Hans had been trying to distance himself from her. He had felt confused not only at her behavioural change but at his too, a direct result of hers. One moment he was yearning for her, the next he could not stand her. Needless to say, his current one was that of mild irritation, as he could no longer figure out how to be that friend she so desperately needed. While Angie struggled putting in effort to save Sanya and their friendship, Hans had given up hope. And he impetuously let his feelings known. A little prudence would have been better, for it would have saved the resulting argument that occured later that night.
Hans and John enjoyed a rare night of bonding after the latter returned with his own bonding with his sister. Their bonding was done via pool, one activity both enjoyed more than almost anything. Well, as previously stated, nothing good lasts very long in Hans' life, as he soon recieved accusatory messages from Sanya amidst the pool game. It seemed Hans' life was doomed, a one way street straight to destruction with one unpalatable impasse after another.
Sanya was trying her hardest to change, and she needed her friends around her. Sadly for her, her best friend was on the verge of giving up while her ex had revoked his offer of support. To top it off, he did not remain a neutral figure in her life, but one who displayed indifference. These probably caused her to launch her angry messages that interrupted Hans' bonding session with John, but it was probably worthwhile, as Hans called her after the game of pool to give him a piece of his mind. Ironically, it appeared to help Sanya, as she vowed to get back on track. Whether the track she got on leads to the return of her old self or deeper into the dark remains to be seen.
Irony was the word of the morning, with the Accounts paper being surprisingly less tough than what was expected. Hans had time to triple check his answers, Sue Anne could not forget Econs and learnt she could not apply Economic concepts in Accounts and John Bow felt the paper was relatively easier than past tests he had sat for. Irony. Save for Jay Dic, who was starting to transform into a more cloying version of himself. As if the bold remark the day before was not conceited enough, he went one step further by proclaiming the Accounts paper was easy. Everyone knows Jay prides himself on being the Account savant, but surely he remembered being beaten on several occasions. Hopefully history won't repeat itself, or there'll be more than just sweat on his face.
Hans, Sue and Angie Flo had made plans the night before to have a mini celebration after the Accounts paper to ease some steam and enjoy the welcomed 5-day break until the next paper. John planned to catch up with his sister while Sanya Dival's itinerary stated "Bad Girl Go Good" with 'stay out of trouble' in fine print below. As for Jay Dic, his was as interesting as going to college daily- the banal trip back home. No extraordinary outing on his list. Then again, what was extraordinary for him was the norm for the civilised society.
Hans' small outing soon overblew into a massive preponderance vacation to Sunway Pyramid, as Angie's other friends invited him and Sue to watch a movie with them, which they duly obliged. Things were moving pretty smoothly, but with Hans Basil, it's a tacit fact that no good thing lasts even for one day. Somehow, he failed to realise that Sanya's itinerary stated "Sunway Pyramid" as well, and as fate intervened, the two were strung together.
Ever since Sanya's propensity to pernicious acts, Hans had been trying to distance himself from her. He had felt confused not only at her behavioural change but at his too, a direct result of hers. One moment he was yearning for her, the next he could not stand her. Needless to say, his current one was that of mild irritation, as he could no longer figure out how to be that friend she so desperately needed. While Angie struggled putting in effort to save Sanya and their friendship, Hans had given up hope. And he impetuously let his feelings known. A little prudence would have been better, for it would have saved the resulting argument that occured later that night.
Hans and John enjoyed a rare night of bonding after the latter returned with his own bonding with his sister. Their bonding was done via pool, one activity both enjoyed more than almost anything. Well, as previously stated, nothing good lasts very long in Hans' life, as he soon recieved accusatory messages from Sanya amidst the pool game. It seemed Hans' life was doomed, a one way street straight to destruction with one unpalatable impasse after another.
Sanya was trying her hardest to change, and she needed her friends around her. Sadly for her, her best friend was on the verge of giving up while her ex had revoked his offer of support. To top it off, he did not remain a neutral figure in her life, but one who displayed indifference. These probably caused her to launch her angry messages that interrupted Hans' bonding session with John, but it was probably worthwhile, as Hans called her after the game of pool to give him a piece of his mind. Ironically, it appeared to help Sanya, as she vowed to get back on track. Whether the track she got on leads to the return of her old self or deeper into the dark remains to be seen.
The Re-Cycle
Sunlight has usually been synonymous with cheer and an ethereal form of optimism, albeit the heat, while rain is usually interpreted as a symbol of gloom and depression. While it was sunny on the day of the English Final, rained poured down relentlessly on the morning of the Mathematics Paper. Will the symbolism of rain translate to the Math Paper?
Appreantly so, as Hans Basil discovered. Carelessness seems to be an innate trait in him that just refuses to disappear. Hans had lost a whopping total of 28% in 3 tests due to careless errors, and he vowed never to repeat the dreaded trend ever again. Unfortunately, his mind was not aligned with his willpower. And after the exam ended, he realised he may have lost 6% due to careless mistakes again. Guess it's unequivocal that Hans would never ever be in a propitious situation in Math, with carelessness looking set to torment his academic life.
John Bow and Sue Anne left the exam hall with similar feelings as Hans, both unsatisfied with the Math paper, disconcerted with their respective performances. While both dissimulated their emotions and Hans vented his frustrations, Jay Dic exclaimed that the least he could get was 90%, much to the chagrin of the others around him. Jay Dic should have thought about the ramifications of making such a remark. If he fails to achieve what he had presumptuously announced, hopefully he finds a bag big enough to hide his equally big head.
John, Nick Ivans, Hans, Leroy, Ean and Rodger ventured into part 2 of their 'House-Hunting' project, but like the previous phase, they failed to achieve satisfaction from the results. With all hope truly lost and none able to assent to a solid decision, it seems the only way in was out for each individual. And with John having made an agreement with an old friend few months back, it seems that the triumvirate of John, Nick and Hans look certainly set to part.
It had been previously stated that Sanya Dival and Angie Flo had been the best of friends, portraying every visible characteristic of one. Whether they were something more was anyone's guess. While their friendship had withstood every possible tribulation, even the threat of Hans Basil, neither had the prescience of anticipating what would imperil their supposedly impermeable friendship.
For a few days now, Sanya Dival had slowly been evolving, so slowly that the nuances in character was inconspicuous to anyone,even Angie. Initially struggling with the inevitable truth of going through college single, she had recieved calming advice from Hans, of all people, that friends were always there for her and that she did not need to be attached to feel loved or important. Sanya accepted the belief, but discarded it faster than she had imagined, debilitated by her single status. Whether the break up with Hans being the catalyst for this metamorphosis was verifiable or not was impertinent, as Sanya was on a downward spiral. Angie had tried her hardest at preventing the rate of change in Sanya's attitude, but to no avail. And it seems the latest episode in the "Depreciation of Sanya Dival" was the last straw for Angie.
Drinking in the day was usually not the decorum in society, and in some areas simply not acceptable. Yet this was exactly what Sanya and her close friend Jim A. D. did after their Math exam, enjoying one bottle of beer too many. Both returned to college drunk, though Sanya was a little more sober. But that did not alter the fact that the activity she and Jim had engaged in was one that was not espoused by Hans or Angie. While Hans was mostly shocked at seeing the 'new' Sanya, Angie was thoroughly disappointed and emotionally cut, admitting to Hans that she could no longer handle the change her in best friend, that she had given it her best in playing the obligatory confidante role requisite of a best friend. Hans' response was one of advice, but whether Angie would take it was anyone's guess. After all, the advice was not exactly friendly. It seems the cause of initial destruction of Angie's and Sanya's friendship was not a boy, as first feared, but Sanya herself. Who would have thought.
Hans Basil, though no longer attached with Sanya, still felt a modicum of responsibility for his ex's well-being, and as a favour for Angie, attempted at putting some perspective into her. Sanya, despite her haziness, received Hans' words and felt contrite at her behaviour, but could not cite any possible reasons for her change in behaviour when pressed by Hans. He left it at that and soon departed back to his hostel, where John was struggling with his studies and his fever. With Accounts on the Exam menu the next day, clairvoyance was in the air as both Hans and John could envisage more struggles in the exam hall. With Hans suffocated by his careless mistakes, it seemed he had given up studying for the exam. His reason? It's better to make mistakes due to lack of knowledge than to make careless mistakes after hard work. Hope it serves him well.
If Sunlight was the equivalent of cheer, Nick Ivans would definitely be sunburnt as he seems just about the only person in Sunway to be replete with mirth, with apparently nothing being able to dent his mood. The same can't be said for Hans though, as more rainy days lie ahead. And Angie's disturbing secret about Kia Jens more or less corroborated that fact. Just how much pain can one body and mind take?
Appreantly so, as Hans Basil discovered. Carelessness seems to be an innate trait in him that just refuses to disappear. Hans had lost a whopping total of 28% in 3 tests due to careless errors, and he vowed never to repeat the dreaded trend ever again. Unfortunately, his mind was not aligned with his willpower. And after the exam ended, he realised he may have lost 6% due to careless mistakes again. Guess it's unequivocal that Hans would never ever be in a propitious situation in Math, with carelessness looking set to torment his academic life.
John Bow and Sue Anne left the exam hall with similar feelings as Hans, both unsatisfied with the Math paper, disconcerted with their respective performances. While both dissimulated their emotions and Hans vented his frustrations, Jay Dic exclaimed that the least he could get was 90%, much to the chagrin of the others around him. Jay Dic should have thought about the ramifications of making such a remark. If he fails to achieve what he had presumptuously announced, hopefully he finds a bag big enough to hide his equally big head.
John, Nick Ivans, Hans, Leroy, Ean and Rodger ventured into part 2 of their 'House-Hunting' project, but like the previous phase, they failed to achieve satisfaction from the results. With all hope truly lost and none able to assent to a solid decision, it seems the only way in was out for each individual. And with John having made an agreement with an old friend few months back, it seems that the triumvirate of John, Nick and Hans look certainly set to part.
It had been previously stated that Sanya Dival and Angie Flo had been the best of friends, portraying every visible characteristic of one. Whether they were something more was anyone's guess. While their friendship had withstood every possible tribulation, even the threat of Hans Basil, neither had the prescience of anticipating what would imperil their supposedly impermeable friendship.
For a few days now, Sanya Dival had slowly been evolving, so slowly that the nuances in character was inconspicuous to anyone,even Angie. Initially struggling with the inevitable truth of going through college single, she had recieved calming advice from Hans, of all people, that friends were always there for her and that she did not need to be attached to feel loved or important. Sanya accepted the belief, but discarded it faster than she had imagined, debilitated by her single status. Whether the break up with Hans being the catalyst for this metamorphosis was verifiable or not was impertinent, as Sanya was on a downward spiral. Angie had tried her hardest at preventing the rate of change in Sanya's attitude, but to no avail. And it seems the latest episode in the "Depreciation of Sanya Dival" was the last straw for Angie.
Drinking in the day was usually not the decorum in society, and in some areas simply not acceptable. Yet this was exactly what Sanya and her close friend Jim A. D. did after their Math exam, enjoying one bottle of beer too many. Both returned to college drunk, though Sanya was a little more sober. But that did not alter the fact that the activity she and Jim had engaged in was one that was not espoused by Hans or Angie. While Hans was mostly shocked at seeing the 'new' Sanya, Angie was thoroughly disappointed and emotionally cut, admitting to Hans that she could no longer handle the change her in best friend, that she had given it her best in playing the obligatory confidante role requisite of a best friend. Hans' response was one of advice, but whether Angie would take it was anyone's guess. After all, the advice was not exactly friendly. It seems the cause of initial destruction of Angie's and Sanya's friendship was not a boy, as first feared, but Sanya herself. Who would have thought.
Hans Basil, though no longer attached with Sanya, still felt a modicum of responsibility for his ex's well-being, and as a favour for Angie, attempted at putting some perspective into her. Sanya, despite her haziness, received Hans' words and felt contrite at her behaviour, but could not cite any possible reasons for her change in behaviour when pressed by Hans. He left it at that and soon departed back to his hostel, where John was struggling with his studies and his fever. With Accounts on the Exam menu the next day, clairvoyance was in the air as both Hans and John could envisage more struggles in the exam hall. With Hans suffocated by his careless mistakes, it seemed he had given up studying for the exam. His reason? It's better to make mistakes due to lack of knowledge than to make careless mistakes after hard work. Hope it serves him well.
If Sunlight was the equivalent of cheer, Nick Ivans would definitely be sunburnt as he seems just about the only person in Sunway to be replete with mirth, with apparently nothing being able to dent his mood. The same can't be said for Hans though, as more rainy days lie ahead. And Angie's disturbing secret about Kia Jens more or less corroborated that fact. Just how much pain can one body and mind take?
The Aftermath
Despite the thousand apologies and explanations offered by Hans Basil to his closest friend and roommate John Bow over the misunderstood "joke" the night before, the Silent Killer was having none of it, discreetly despising the perpetual disparaging of the 'sensitive topic' while a conglomeration of sorrow and anger was simmering just beneath the surface. The duo had a silent lunch, with the past event still playing on their minds. The final nail in the coffin?
Joker turned Emo Boy Nick Ivans was going through a very tricky phase, one so delicate and slippery that one wrong move could plunge him into the depths of the icy ocean and freeze more than just his heart.But should he manage to cross this 'bridge' successfully, the rewards awaiting him on the other side were great, too great in fact for failure to be an option. At the rate things were going for Nick, chances are he'd get across without much trouble, and recieve his rewards. Hopefully, he understands that it's not in the bag yet, and he still has to avoid slipping and tripping. Will he get overconfident of success, and be rewarded with failure instead?
The paucity of activity due to the advent of Finals lead to Sue Anne cooping up in the library to study as she discovered one too many times that uncooperative house and roommates caused her hostel to be an unsuitable environment to study. While cramming Math formulae in her head, she recieved a message from Hans inviting her to dinner. For once in a long time, she accepted his offer, not because she felt bad at rejecting him so many times, but because she was genuinely hungry. And so it led to Hans, John and Sue having a relatively quiet dinner, with sparse conversation strewn in between consumption of food. Not one of the three able to hold a proper conversation with the others? Is this a sign of things to come for the trio?
After the awkward dinner, Sue returned to her self-described "Isolated Island of Distraction" while Hans and John trooped back to their hostel, determined to shove last minute notes into their minds which were already replete with the apropos of Math. Amidst the studying, John felt a sudden urge to play with Hans' lighter, and started burning pieces of paper, much to his delight, while Hans looked on amused. A sign of truce?Anyway, John should be careful. Playing with fire might end up with him getting burnt. Who knew that the effects would be so immediate.Shortly after playing with fire, John felt a burning sensation coursing through his veins. Unable to shake it off, he realised he was contracting a fever. With exams the next day, will the fever cause him to lose focus? It seems the lesson for playing with fire was taught much sooner than expected. Hopefully John learnt it.
While Sue Anne could definitely claim the title of the luckiest girl in Sunway, Lady Luck looked to have added a little twist in the plot involving the former. As if her failing attempts to study amidst noise pollution was not bad enough, a blackout occured, darkness conquering her entire apartment. A little unlucky? Especially with exams the next day. And with no place of solitude to escape to, how would Sue adapt? Perhaps Lady Luck forgot to register 'Bad' as her middle name.
Joker turned Emo Boy Nick Ivans was going through a very tricky phase, one so delicate and slippery that one wrong move could plunge him into the depths of the icy ocean and freeze more than just his heart.But should he manage to cross this 'bridge' successfully, the rewards awaiting him on the other side were great, too great in fact for failure to be an option. At the rate things were going for Nick, chances are he'd get across without much trouble, and recieve his rewards. Hopefully, he understands that it's not in the bag yet, and he still has to avoid slipping and tripping. Will he get overconfident of success, and be rewarded with failure instead?
The paucity of activity due to the advent of Finals lead to Sue Anne cooping up in the library to study as she discovered one too many times that uncooperative house and roommates caused her hostel to be an unsuitable environment to study. While cramming Math formulae in her head, she recieved a message from Hans inviting her to dinner. For once in a long time, she accepted his offer, not because she felt bad at rejecting him so many times, but because she was genuinely hungry. And so it led to Hans, John and Sue having a relatively quiet dinner, with sparse conversation strewn in between consumption of food. Not one of the three able to hold a proper conversation with the others? Is this a sign of things to come for the trio?
After the awkward dinner, Sue returned to her self-described "Isolated Island of Distraction" while Hans and John trooped back to their hostel, determined to shove last minute notes into their minds which were already replete with the apropos of Math. Amidst the studying, John felt a sudden urge to play with Hans' lighter, and started burning pieces of paper, much to his delight, while Hans looked on amused. A sign of truce?Anyway, John should be careful. Playing with fire might end up with him getting burnt. Who knew that the effects would be so immediate.Shortly after playing with fire, John felt a burning sensation coursing through his veins. Unable to shake it off, he realised he was contracting a fever. With exams the next day, will the fever cause him to lose focus? It seems the lesson for playing with fire was taught much sooner than expected. Hopefully John learnt it.
While Sue Anne could definitely claim the title of the luckiest girl in Sunway, Lady Luck looked to have added a little twist in the plot involving the former. As if her failing attempts to study amidst noise pollution was not bad enough, a blackout occured, darkness conquering her entire apartment. A little unlucky? Especially with exams the next day. And with no place of solitude to escape to, how would Sue adapt? Perhaps Lady Luck forgot to register 'Bad' as her middle name.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
The Initial Final
The moment had finally descended upon the students of Sunway University College; or the college freshmen rather- Finals exams. That one barrier to delirium that had caused widespread intensity in studying in and around college. With diverse forms of information stocked in their minds, it was time to see if they could apply what they had learnt successfully, or realise that all their hard work came to naught.
First on the list was English, the most fundamental of languages used to communicate in almost every country globally, and how apt it was that the topic of the essay was the English Language itself and pertinent cultures. Could it have been more straightforward? Unfortunately not, as Hans Basil, Sanya Dival, John Bow, Sue Anne, Angie Flo and Jay Dic found out, struggling to comprehend the discerning topic and comprehension. Whoever said English would be easy? If even the great Hans Basil was left stumped, how would the others fare?
As the abovementioned persons left college with bruised and battered emotions and mental tremors, none had the right frame of mind to get back to studying, especially Hans Basil and John Bow. The roommates skived through the afternoon lamenting the tough English paper and resting their bodies and minds. While the afternoon passed by uneventfully, the night packed plenty of surprises. Doesn't anyone know everything happens at night?
Having no paper to worry about the next day, Hans decided to pay a friendly visit to Nick Ivans, who was probably the happiest person in Sunway University College, if not earth. And not just because he did not have to worry about exams until the end of the week. Well, the little visit turned out to be a dizzying mistake, as Hans was about to discover.
As Hans and Nick basked in their pernicious activity, the latter's roommate, Shayne and his girlfriend, Hans' classmate Alicia, made an early return from their shopping trip. Whether they had weird thoughts about Hans and Nick being on the same bed was anyone guess, but what was definitely on their minds was Maths. As the couple deliberated about Mathematics, Hans failed to realise he was in too deep in his activity. Well, Play Boy was about to become Woozy Boy.
Leaving Nick's room with a pall of black air swirling in his lungs, Hans managed to lead himself back to his own room, where John was busy studying. Sensing something was amiss with his friend, John decided to investigate, and learned of the activities Hans had participated in. Hans had never been in this condition before, mind intoxicated, while in Sunway. And John was clearly enjoying the different side of Hans he, or anyone, had never seen. A return to the Dark Side? Or the Drunk Side?
After the effects had been extinguished, Hans decided to put off studying while John resumed his. While the pair engaged in friendly banters amidst their individual activities, Hans may have taken one joke too far that could prove costly in the downfall in their friendship. While taking potshots at and ribbing friends are common, there is a limit and boundary one has to get accustomed to, and Hans realised he had overstepped his, playing on a sensitive issue pertaining to John that completely left the latter engulfed in sorrow and deploration. What happens to this roller-coaster friendship now?
Preperations for Finals had left most of Hans' friends missing in action, isolated in their islands of obscurity. So it came as a pleasant surprise for Hans when Sanya Dival and Sue Anne both communicated with him through different means. While Sue's came via electronically, Sanya adopted the old fashion more practical approach-calling. The exes could've talked about more interesting issues, but Math and sleepovers probably suited them fine. And what was with the surprise message from Erin Faro July that left Hans all confused yet pleased? Will it have any significant bearing on his current status?
First on the list was English, the most fundamental of languages used to communicate in almost every country globally, and how apt it was that the topic of the essay was the English Language itself and pertinent cultures. Could it have been more straightforward? Unfortunately not, as Hans Basil, Sanya Dival, John Bow, Sue Anne, Angie Flo and Jay Dic found out, struggling to comprehend the discerning topic and comprehension. Whoever said English would be easy? If even the great Hans Basil was left stumped, how would the others fare?
As the abovementioned persons left college with bruised and battered emotions and mental tremors, none had the right frame of mind to get back to studying, especially Hans Basil and John Bow. The roommates skived through the afternoon lamenting the tough English paper and resting their bodies and minds. While the afternoon passed by uneventfully, the night packed plenty of surprises. Doesn't anyone know everything happens at night?
Having no paper to worry about the next day, Hans decided to pay a friendly visit to Nick Ivans, who was probably the happiest person in Sunway University College, if not earth. And not just because he did not have to worry about exams until the end of the week. Well, the little visit turned out to be a dizzying mistake, as Hans was about to discover.
As Hans and Nick basked in their pernicious activity, the latter's roommate, Shayne and his girlfriend, Hans' classmate Alicia, made an early return from their shopping trip. Whether they had weird thoughts about Hans and Nick being on the same bed was anyone guess, but what was definitely on their minds was Maths. As the couple deliberated about Mathematics, Hans failed to realise he was in too deep in his activity. Well, Play Boy was about to become Woozy Boy.
Leaving Nick's room with a pall of black air swirling in his lungs, Hans managed to lead himself back to his own room, where John was busy studying. Sensing something was amiss with his friend, John decided to investigate, and learned of the activities Hans had participated in. Hans had never been in this condition before, mind intoxicated, while in Sunway. And John was clearly enjoying the different side of Hans he, or anyone, had never seen. A return to the Dark Side? Or the Drunk Side?
After the effects had been extinguished, Hans decided to put off studying while John resumed his. While the pair engaged in friendly banters amidst their individual activities, Hans may have taken one joke too far that could prove costly in the downfall in their friendship. While taking potshots at and ribbing friends are common, there is a limit and boundary one has to get accustomed to, and Hans realised he had overstepped his, playing on a sensitive issue pertaining to John that completely left the latter engulfed in sorrow and deploration. What happens to this roller-coaster friendship now?
Preperations for Finals had left most of Hans' friends missing in action, isolated in their islands of obscurity. So it came as a pleasant surprise for Hans when Sanya Dival and Sue Anne both communicated with him through different means. While Sue's came via electronically, Sanya adopted the old fashion more practical approach-calling. The exes could've talked about more interesting issues, but Math and sleepovers probably suited them fine. And what was with the surprise message from Erin Faro July that left Hans all confused yet pleased? Will it have any significant bearing on his current status?
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
The Dark Side
Depression.Anger.Revenge.Killjoy.Narcissism.Egregious.Sorrow.Sepulchral.
Not the 7 deadly sins, but the 8 signs of one entering the famed "Anakin Skywalker" phase. Never a passage one wants to undergo, but this tunnel is out of one's hands. And once you're in it, chances are you'll remain there for some time, wallowing as the darkness envelops your soul and mind. And sometimes, the light at the end of the tunnel is that of an oncoming train.
Hans Basil had experienced the Dark Side more than once, and had always emerged emotionally battered, though he managed to regain stability each time soon after. It had been months since he had last encountered this phase, though events and situations of late has the Darkness calling Hans' name back to the place where he reigned supreme, the emotional backlash often terrifying those around him. Was Hans about to turn back to the Dark? Or would he prove to be a stronger opponent this time around and hold his fort...
It seems Hans has had enough. Enough of being the perpetual lampost in situations where language limitations and barriers have constituted to him being one. While he had endured these situations one too many times and often without complaint, it seem that the blast from the past has lead to slight nuances in Hans' reactions and emotions. An escape from a community where the spoken language was a norm but alien to him seemed to have breathed new life into his stuttering one. But it seems in his current place of accomodation, the spoken language has once again reared its head and started revolving around Hans. Looks like he can't take the role of a lampost. A Play Boy maybe? Or the dreaded Dark Boy?
As previously mentioned, Hans Basil had always been financially stable, never harrassed by a credit crunch. Till now. And whoever thought the progenitor of it would be a friend back home.
Hans had been called the good friend many times, for his sheer effort contributed in any friendship he's in. But not always has the effort been reciprocated, usually resulting in insignificant and triffling squabbles. While the friendly phone call, albiet being at an ungodly hour, was a welcome surprise, the contents of it were not.
Hans had never been blackmailed in his life, but he learnt that there's a first for everything. The order was simple: Give a certain amount of money to help a certain friend in need, and all dark secrets remain in the dark. Disobey, and the secrets be unleashed to his family, where all hell would certainly break loose. At the mercy of his friend in devil's clothing, Hans was in a mental rut, with Final exams and other things already weighing down upon him. Hasn't Lady Luck had enough tormenting him? Or was she really enjoying watching Hans get beaten down at every turn he made?
Hans had the money to offer his friend, but he also possessed the brains to not throw it away unnecessarily. Shoving aside the initial anger and shock at the unscrupulous devil his friend turned out to be, his tired mind hatched a plan to escape the tricky situation and emerge unscathed. And he did. With a few calls made, he managed to avoid unpalatable ramifications and at the same time land his 'friend' in serious trouble. Has Hans Basil already heeded the call of the Dark Side?
While Hans' personal demons and battles could result in emotional scars for his friends, it seemed he still had the will to contain the burgeoning darkness waiting insidiously to erupt inside. A short meeting with Nick lead to no indication of the troubles Hans was enduring, with the latter offering advice to the former in a certain field. And with Sanya Dival, John Bow, Sue Anne, Jay Dic and Angie Flo literally in MIA mode, it seems the repercussions of Hans' change fortunately cannot be felt yet. Yet.
Not the 7 deadly sins, but the 8 signs of one entering the famed "Anakin Skywalker" phase. Never a passage one wants to undergo, but this tunnel is out of one's hands. And once you're in it, chances are you'll remain there for some time, wallowing as the darkness envelops your soul and mind. And sometimes, the light at the end of the tunnel is that of an oncoming train.
Hans Basil had experienced the Dark Side more than once, and had always emerged emotionally battered, though he managed to regain stability each time soon after. It had been months since he had last encountered this phase, though events and situations of late has the Darkness calling Hans' name back to the place where he reigned supreme, the emotional backlash often terrifying those around him. Was Hans about to turn back to the Dark? Or would he prove to be a stronger opponent this time around and hold his fort...
It seems Hans has had enough. Enough of being the perpetual lampost in situations where language limitations and barriers have constituted to him being one. While he had endured these situations one too many times and often without complaint, it seem that the blast from the past has lead to slight nuances in Hans' reactions and emotions. An escape from a community where the spoken language was a norm but alien to him seemed to have breathed new life into his stuttering one. But it seems in his current place of accomodation, the spoken language has once again reared its head and started revolving around Hans. Looks like he can't take the role of a lampost. A Play Boy maybe? Or the dreaded Dark Boy?
As previously mentioned, Hans Basil had always been financially stable, never harrassed by a credit crunch. Till now. And whoever thought the progenitor of it would be a friend back home.
Hans had been called the good friend many times, for his sheer effort contributed in any friendship he's in. But not always has the effort been reciprocated, usually resulting in insignificant and triffling squabbles. While the friendly phone call, albiet being at an ungodly hour, was a welcome surprise, the contents of it were not.
Hans had never been blackmailed in his life, but he learnt that there's a first for everything. The order was simple: Give a certain amount of money to help a certain friend in need, and all dark secrets remain in the dark. Disobey, and the secrets be unleashed to his family, where all hell would certainly break loose. At the mercy of his friend in devil's clothing, Hans was in a mental rut, with Final exams and other things already weighing down upon him. Hasn't Lady Luck had enough tormenting him? Or was she really enjoying watching Hans get beaten down at every turn he made?
Hans had the money to offer his friend, but he also possessed the brains to not throw it away unnecessarily. Shoving aside the initial anger and shock at the unscrupulous devil his friend turned out to be, his tired mind hatched a plan to escape the tricky situation and emerge unscathed. And he did. With a few calls made, he managed to avoid unpalatable ramifications and at the same time land his 'friend' in serious trouble. Has Hans Basil already heeded the call of the Dark Side?
While Hans' personal demons and battles could result in emotional scars for his friends, it seemed he still had the will to contain the burgeoning darkness waiting insidiously to erupt inside. A short meeting with Nick lead to no indication of the troubles Hans was enduring, with the latter offering advice to the former in a certain field. And with Sanya Dival, John Bow, Sue Anne, Jay Dic and Angie Flo literally in MIA mode, it seems the repercussions of Hans' change fortunately cannot be felt yet. Yet.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
The Breakaway
Home is where the heart is. True. But ain't one's heart in one's body? And what if that body wasn't at home but surviving elsewhere away from home. Does that somewhere fall into the category of 'home'? And does it mean that that is where one's heart is?
Increasing prices, fines and inefficiency aren't just economic terms and concepts but annoying situations that Hans Basil, John Bow and Nick Ivans had to face- increasing hostel fees, ridiculous electricity fines that couldn't be proven and inefficient hostel management which seems to skive. Apparently, all these have taken a toll on the trio and it simulated a call of action from their friend Ean- to look for a new place they can call home, one without pathetic deficiencies. Together with Ean, Leroy and another friend Rodger, the three guys decided to check out the condo just beside theirs-seemingly a slap in the face for the current condo they were living in.
After a meeting with the agent, the 6 friends had the opportunity to view the unit they thought they could call home in the near future. And after the viewing, they wished it would never be their home, with the unit in a complete mess and the size of the rooms a disaster. Rodger held a glimmer of hope for the remaining 5 though, informing them that there were other units they could rent, according to the agent. During lunch, everyone, excluding Hans, discussed about the new unit and price. Hans' mind was being haunted by the cryptic phone call he had recieved at 4am the past morning and the disastrous repercussions it could cause. On top of that, he had the little 'blast from the past' situation to worry about. With final exams just a few days away, will all these unwanted distractions lead to a spectacular flop in the finals or will he rally back and emerge victorious?
The advent of Final exams sensibly leads to less activity in and around campus, with the only thing one can see is the multitude of sudents studying in the library or foyer. Among those studying were Nick Ivans, Angie Flo and a mysterious 'someone' whos never been spotted before. Just who was this person who was studying with Nick and Angie? How did she appear in the picture?And for those who just cannot study in the library, like Hans and John, they had to resort to studying in their hostel, amidst all the untimely distractions around them. And as if that wasn't bad enough, they had to struggle to study as they battled their self-discipline and faltering friendship. For Hans, it was only another burden on his creaking shoulders.
After days of secretive contact with a certain Kia Jens, Hans had the chance to let off some steam and enjoy a night out as the former invited the latter to a Halloween party. Both were coy on the issue of attending the party, as neither knew what to expect from the other, and in the end, Hans deicided to bail as he couldn't shrug off the problems enveloping his tired mind. Coincidentally, Kia had also decided to bail. Something seems to be happening with the two. Was Hans just getting back at Sanya for eyeing another guy so soon after their break up? Or was he sub-consciously living up to his reputation? From Poor Boy to Play Boy? Things certainly seem to be heating up.
Increasing prices, fines and inefficiency aren't just economic terms and concepts but annoying situations that Hans Basil, John Bow and Nick Ivans had to face- increasing hostel fees, ridiculous electricity fines that couldn't be proven and inefficient hostel management which seems to skive. Apparently, all these have taken a toll on the trio and it simulated a call of action from their friend Ean- to look for a new place they can call home, one without pathetic deficiencies. Together with Ean, Leroy and another friend Rodger, the three guys decided to check out the condo just beside theirs-seemingly a slap in the face for the current condo they were living in.
After a meeting with the agent, the 6 friends had the opportunity to view the unit they thought they could call home in the near future. And after the viewing, they wished it would never be their home, with the unit in a complete mess and the size of the rooms a disaster. Rodger held a glimmer of hope for the remaining 5 though, informing them that there were other units they could rent, according to the agent. During lunch, everyone, excluding Hans, discussed about the new unit and price. Hans' mind was being haunted by the cryptic phone call he had recieved at 4am the past morning and the disastrous repercussions it could cause. On top of that, he had the little 'blast from the past' situation to worry about. With final exams just a few days away, will all these unwanted distractions lead to a spectacular flop in the finals or will he rally back and emerge victorious?
The advent of Final exams sensibly leads to less activity in and around campus, with the only thing one can see is the multitude of sudents studying in the library or foyer. Among those studying were Nick Ivans, Angie Flo and a mysterious 'someone' whos never been spotted before. Just who was this person who was studying with Nick and Angie? How did she appear in the picture?And for those who just cannot study in the library, like Hans and John, they had to resort to studying in their hostel, amidst all the untimely distractions around them. And as if that wasn't bad enough, they had to struggle to study as they battled their self-discipline and faltering friendship. For Hans, it was only another burden on his creaking shoulders.
After days of secretive contact with a certain Kia Jens, Hans had the chance to let off some steam and enjoy a night out as the former invited the latter to a Halloween party. Both were coy on the issue of attending the party, as neither knew what to expect from the other, and in the end, Hans deicided to bail as he couldn't shrug off the problems enveloping his tired mind. Coincidentally, Kia had also decided to bail. Something seems to be happening with the two. Was Hans just getting back at Sanya for eyeing another guy so soon after their break up? Or was he sub-consciously living up to his reputation? From Poor Boy to Play Boy? Things certainly seem to be heating up.
Monday, November 3, 2008
The Crush Course
Waking up early in the morning is never nice, whatever the circumstances may be, and what is worse than that is being waken up early. But the worst is being waken up early when you don't even need to wake up early. And that was exactly what happened with Hans Basil.
Hans was enjoying his sleep, more so as he had been sleeping little the past few weeks and was maximising the time available to sleep. Sadly for him though, circumstances refused to grant him this one little luxury. First, Sanya Dival, who had rose and shone like the proverbial bird, had difficulty accesssing the college's network. Yes, the fallen queen of Sunway learnt that hard work was needed to ace an exam and not truancy. Unable to solve her conundrum, she called Hans, who was sleeping like a log. If his raspy and hoarse voice wasn't an indication of him sleeping, his clueless state of mind would have been. Seeing "Sunway University College" emblazoned on his mobile did some bit in snapping Hans out of his daze and he soon realised that is was Sanya in need of his help. After the little interruption, Hans went back to bed again, only to be awoken for the second time. But this time, the call left him running to college.
Hans was in danger of being barred from the Finals, as he had discovered the day before, and in just one short night, things had apparently spiralled out of control, with his mother being notified of the incident by the college. As Hans struggled to find the senior lecturer who could seemingly save him from the situation he was in, he spotted Kia Jens, a friend he had made, one who had always threatened to usurp Sanya from her throne. A brief chat ensued and both went their separate ways. Wonder if there was anything going on...probably not. Is it wrong for guys to talk to girls? Well, Hans finally met the lecturer and the entire mess was cleared up. Hopefully.
Nick Ivans sat for his first Final paper, with wonderful distractions cloaking his mind. After a few topsy turvy days for the youngster, things are certainly looking brighter for the 17 year old.The timing of this significant event could not have come at a worse time, with Final exams crashing upon him. For Nick's sake, Hans hopes that all goes well because he knows the former cannot endure another misfortune. But inside, he wonders if Nick's exam results would suffer due to this event blooming. Hopefully all given advice works like the charm it promised to be.
On normal Fridays, the day is wasted partying, clubbing or just plain slacking. And even more if the Friday was a non-school day. So it was surprising to see Sunway University College's library packed with students studying. Well, it may have been surprising, had it not been Final Exam season.
Among the students studying there were Angie Flo and Sanya Dival.Both had agreed to study together in the library to escape the distractions from home, but neither knew that the library would have a very attractive distraction-distractions like Hans Basil. While Sanya had invited Hans for lunch earlier, which he turned down, Angie was with ther other bestie Jaymee struggling to do Mathematics. Hans tossed aside Sanya's lunch offer and instead assisted Angie. Little did he expect Sanya to be back so soon, and her seeing him with Angie would surely rile her up inside. After all, she had always thought the two had something going on. Before anything went on, Hans politely excused himself, cunningly avoiding the ensueing chaos he probably caused. Or maybe, now that Sanya had her eye on someone else, none of it mattered anymore. Or did it still?
Well, exam period always leads to endless hours of mugging and Sue Anne, Jay Dic and John Bow are no exceptions to the effects, as the triumvirate slip into oblivion to cram their heads with whatever they can. And while Hans has been struggling to follow suit, Lady Luck seems to be on a relentless mission to obliterate his life as a late night phone call and a cruel blast from the past looks dead set to do just that.
Hans was enjoying his sleep, more so as he had been sleeping little the past few weeks and was maximising the time available to sleep. Sadly for him though, circumstances refused to grant him this one little luxury. First, Sanya Dival, who had rose and shone like the proverbial bird, had difficulty accesssing the college's network. Yes, the fallen queen of Sunway learnt that hard work was needed to ace an exam and not truancy. Unable to solve her conundrum, she called Hans, who was sleeping like a log. If his raspy and hoarse voice wasn't an indication of him sleeping, his clueless state of mind would have been. Seeing "Sunway University College" emblazoned on his mobile did some bit in snapping Hans out of his daze and he soon realised that is was Sanya in need of his help. After the little interruption, Hans went back to bed again, only to be awoken for the second time. But this time, the call left him running to college.
Hans was in danger of being barred from the Finals, as he had discovered the day before, and in just one short night, things had apparently spiralled out of control, with his mother being notified of the incident by the college. As Hans struggled to find the senior lecturer who could seemingly save him from the situation he was in, he spotted Kia Jens, a friend he had made, one who had always threatened to usurp Sanya from her throne. A brief chat ensued and both went their separate ways. Wonder if there was anything going on...probably not. Is it wrong for guys to talk to girls? Well, Hans finally met the lecturer and the entire mess was cleared up. Hopefully.
Nick Ivans sat for his first Final paper, with wonderful distractions cloaking his mind. After a few topsy turvy days for the youngster, things are certainly looking brighter for the 17 year old.The timing of this significant event could not have come at a worse time, with Final exams crashing upon him. For Nick's sake, Hans hopes that all goes well because he knows the former cannot endure another misfortune. But inside, he wonders if Nick's exam results would suffer due to this event blooming. Hopefully all given advice works like the charm it promised to be.
On normal Fridays, the day is wasted partying, clubbing or just plain slacking. And even more if the Friday was a non-school day. So it was surprising to see Sunway University College's library packed with students studying. Well, it may have been surprising, had it not been Final Exam season.
Among the students studying there were Angie Flo and Sanya Dival.Both had agreed to study together in the library to escape the distractions from home, but neither knew that the library would have a very attractive distraction-distractions like Hans Basil. While Sanya had invited Hans for lunch earlier, which he turned down, Angie was with ther other bestie Jaymee struggling to do Mathematics. Hans tossed aside Sanya's lunch offer and instead assisted Angie. Little did he expect Sanya to be back so soon, and her seeing him with Angie would surely rile her up inside. After all, she had always thought the two had something going on. Before anything went on, Hans politely excused himself, cunningly avoiding the ensueing chaos he probably caused. Or maybe, now that Sanya had her eye on someone else, none of it mattered anymore. Or did it still?
Well, exam period always leads to endless hours of mugging and Sue Anne, Jay Dic and John Bow are no exceptions to the effects, as the triumvirate slip into oblivion to cram their heads with whatever they can. And while Hans has been struggling to follow suit, Lady Luck seems to be on a relentless mission to obliterate his life as a late night phone call and a cruel blast from the past looks dead set to do just that.
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