In the beginning, there was darkness. Darkness roamed Earth, its vast blackness swarming the universe. But then God created light, and saw that it was good. The light destroyed and subsequently ruled the darkness- even at night, where darkness is at its most potent, there is still light in the form of the moon. Similarly, Sunway had been enveloped with so much darkness that one wondered if there would ever be light again. Not surprisingly, the light did return, but only when the darkness, in the shape of Emo Boy Hans Basil, was asbent from Sunway.
Not for the first time, Hans Basil was not in Sunway when he was supposed to. And he certainly missed alot of extravagance and shocking occurences. The day he departed was the day Diane Shine and Angie Flo received birthday surprises from a small part of their clique of friends. A little misunderstanding threatened to derail the surprise, but thankfully, it was saved. Theo Oscar, step sister Sue Anne and Angie's friend Joe were the main progenitors of the party, but surprising two friends in one day was tough, and it ended in Sue and Joe being surprised themselves as they were not aware of the surprise that Theo and Diane had planned for Angie. All in all, the evening panned out well, but minor details need to be sorted before they implode. With cracks long surfacing, chances are they will. And with rumours rife that the attached individuals- Diane and Theo- are not just "flirting harmlessly", there seems to be more than meets the eye with these two. Things definitely look explosive.
And explosive, things became, as the evening outing dragged into the night and became more interesting. Diane and Theo did little to quell rumours as they ice skated in Sunway Pyramid, while gentleman Joe sent best friend Angie home. Being a good friend herself, she took Sue's well-being into prudent consideration, asking Joe to take her to dinner. And that he did, as the pair- who had only met that very day- enjoyed a tasteful dinner which marked the beginning of a new friendship, one that saw the new friends spend the time enjoying each others company till the wee hours of the morning. A start of something other than just friendship? If so, what happens with Eugene, Nick's friend who has his heart set on Sue? What about Leo Jon, Sunway's Resident Hunk Dan Wise or even Long-Haired Hottie, who Sue had her eyes on? Looks like Good Girl Gone Terrible just evolved from High Heels Low IQ to Little Miss Confused.
What boys do girls can do better. True. In this case, what girls do, the guys can match, maybe even better. With the exception of poor Hans Basil, the guys enjoyed a Guy Night Out that could give the archetypal Boho a run for its alcohol. Hometowners John Bow, Dan Wise, reclusive hermit Jac Bizkit, Ean and Drew, along with Nick Ivans, stretched their usual Friday night routine. As always, a trip to AC for pool was on the cards, and the fun did not stop there as they trooped back near the environs of college to test their online game mettle against each other. Into the ungodly hours, but yet they continued their venture, driving round the darkness to check out unopened malls. With word fast disseminating about haunted buildings in and around Sunway, perhaps they ought to be careful and watch their backs. Hopefully they don't see things they don't want to see.
Boys 1-1 Girls. Day 2. And the ladies, driven mainly by Sue, continued the fight for late night dominance, and this time, it got more whacky and outrageous. It looks like she and Joe were becoming fast friends. The two, along with some of Joe's friends, had a mini drinking session which naturally dragged into the night. And as usual, the fun never stops after the drinks, but on the contrary, the drinks are the catalyst for the fun. The troupe headed to Joe's house for a movie marathon where, horror of horrors, Sue decided to spend the night. What went on behind those closed doors would never be known. With Sue's life taking a sudden turn for the better, she seems to be hot on the heels of Diane Shine at the pinnacle of Sunway University College.
Day 2, and Guys Night Out became Guys Night In, and instead of matching Ladies Night 2.0, theirs turned a notch or two down, with no shocks or twists. Sports had always been considered a 'guy' thing, a man's game, and it was football that the 6 guys bonded over for an astonishing 5-6 hours. Watching football had never been more fun, even so when several of them were not even fans of the sport. Nick lost a bet to John, but it was all in the name of fun. With one more day to recuperate after successive overexertions, lethargy was a word that did not exist in their vocabulary that night.
Alas, all good things must come to an end, and it could not have been more unfortunately symbolised with the return of Hans Basil-synonymous with darkness due to his emo nature- to Sunway. His absence signified a wealth of fun, and his return coincided with shocking news that rocked Nick's Sunday morning- the untimely death of a hometown friend. Nick handled the catastrophic news relatively well, and met up with Hans later in the evening for dinner, with Hans yet again going against his doctor's orders. The pair later met John in the college foyer at night to prepare for an upcoming Math assessment, where John revealed some disturbing fact he had discovered. And it seems that now, the eruption of the volcano was not a closed fact any more, as new eyes were opened.
As compared with the previous killer of a test, this Math test was conquered with relative ease, but that was the only common thing that most of Sunway's students had for the day. Sue's boy drama continued after she ranted about a certain Hometowner's voice being extremely sexy, leaving Hans bewildered, as that Hometowner was not Dan. Hans' knack for getting close to random people online continued, as his late night chats with Sanya's ex seem to have bonded the once combustible duo together. His late night flirting with his first ex seemed to be incongruent with his attitude as well, but it was one massive shocking news from home that completely destroyed his optimistic nature which he had obtained and maintained for two weeks, causing him to depart from Sunway yet again as he battles a potentially fatal deja vu.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Saturday, April 25, 2009
* [Special] The actions & emotions of an individual are dependent on that of their friends. Discuss
Friends form the social network of an individual. They are the ones that an individual turns to for leisure and also during trying times or in times of need. A friend lends a listening ear to that person in hopes that he or she will get past that adversity. The closeness between an individual and his/her friends depend on the level of bonding, trust and understanding between them. When an individual is emotionally connected to the friends around them, he/she can get affected by their actions or feelings that they portray. However, other factors like studies may also cause a change in emotions and actions of an individual. Therefore, although the feelings and actions displayed by friends does play a part in altering that of an individual, external factors are not to be ruled out as well.
Examples can be taken from the blog "E=MO" by S.S. McEmo.
Apart from family, one usually leans on close friends when they are going through problems or when they seek entertaintment. This intensifies the bond and ironically, it could lead to problems between them as close friends are more likely to have differences and bones to pick than casual friends as close friends share emotional attachments. When a close friend behaves or feels a certain way, it could cast a similar effect on that individual. An example is Hans Basil from "E=MO". Hans came from a relatively dysfunctional family with no solid emotional connection with most of his family members. As such he has taken to friends as a source of comfort and belonging. His constant fraternizing with his friends is evidence of his close bonds with them and his perpetual emotional instability is a product of the own emotional battles and behaviours portrayed by his friends. When John Bow shifted places and displayed an a rare indifference to Hans, the latter became emotionally battered and looked lost of joy. Whenever any of his friends were going through tough times and behaved differently, Hans would also involve himself with them and try to solve it, albeit feeling the same emotions as them. Another example is Nick Ivans. Unlike Hans, Nick's family was more functional and stable, but Nick was similar to Hans in the fact that he would get affected by his friends' actions. He hangs out with Hans and John almost daily, and his reactions to a fight or argument that occured with either were evident of him being affected. On many occasions, he had triffling squabbles with Hans, and Hans attitude would lead to Nick providing some of his. He could not shake off the vibes given by Hans or others and his resultant unhapiness is him being hit by his friends' actions.
Although friends are an important aspect of one's life, their actions and emotions are not the sole determinant of one's own. Instead, other factors like studies could stimulate such behavioural and emotional fluctuations. Sue Anne's background is briefly described in the blog, as is her family, but from what we can infer, she is an independent individual who does not let challenges in her life tear her down. While she respects her friends and helps out in their problems, she does not make them her own and refrains from being emotionally attacked and broken. However, it is her studies that causes her feelings to change, the stress that results from studying for tests an emotional determinant. An example could be seen when she was was vastly affected by her Economic and English tests, and resorted to rare displays of tantrums and verbal volleys. Diane Shine is another character that is not affected by the actions and emotions of her friends, but by that of her academics. She takes it upon herself to be on the inside of all her friends' lives, and like Sue, she helps her friends whenever possible and does not get tied to the problems. Diane's constant cheerful and optimistic nature is testament to that, and her moods are only altered negatively whenever she feels the pressure of an upcoming test, and this was obvious when she could not overcome the same Economic test Sue sat for.
Therefore, although the actions and feelings of one's social network does influence his/her very own actions and emotions, other factors like studies also play a part in determining one's behaviour and how they feel.
Examples can be taken from the blog "E=MO" by S.S. McEmo.
Apart from family, one usually leans on close friends when they are going through problems or when they seek entertaintment. This intensifies the bond and ironically, it could lead to problems between them as close friends are more likely to have differences and bones to pick than casual friends as close friends share emotional attachments. When a close friend behaves or feels a certain way, it could cast a similar effect on that individual. An example is Hans Basil from "E=MO". Hans came from a relatively dysfunctional family with no solid emotional connection with most of his family members. As such he has taken to friends as a source of comfort and belonging. His constant fraternizing with his friends is evidence of his close bonds with them and his perpetual emotional instability is a product of the own emotional battles and behaviours portrayed by his friends. When John Bow shifted places and displayed an a rare indifference to Hans, the latter became emotionally battered and looked lost of joy. Whenever any of his friends were going through tough times and behaved differently, Hans would also involve himself with them and try to solve it, albeit feeling the same emotions as them. Another example is Nick Ivans. Unlike Hans, Nick's family was more functional and stable, but Nick was similar to Hans in the fact that he would get affected by his friends' actions. He hangs out with Hans and John almost daily, and his reactions to a fight or argument that occured with either were evident of him being affected. On many occasions, he had triffling squabbles with Hans, and Hans attitude would lead to Nick providing some of his. He could not shake off the vibes given by Hans or others and his resultant unhapiness is him being hit by his friends' actions.
Although friends are an important aspect of one's life, their actions and emotions are not the sole determinant of one's own. Instead, other factors like studies could stimulate such behavioural and emotional fluctuations. Sue Anne's background is briefly described in the blog, as is her family, but from what we can infer, she is an independent individual who does not let challenges in her life tear her down. While she respects her friends and helps out in their problems, she does not make them her own and refrains from being emotionally attacked and broken. However, it is her studies that causes her feelings to change, the stress that results from studying for tests an emotional determinant. An example could be seen when she was was vastly affected by her Economic and English tests, and resorted to rare displays of tantrums and verbal volleys. Diane Shine is another character that is not affected by the actions and emotions of her friends, but by that of her academics. She takes it upon herself to be on the inside of all her friends' lives, and like Sue, she helps her friends whenever possible and does not get tied to the problems. Diane's constant cheerful and optimistic nature is testament to that, and her moods are only altered negatively whenever she feels the pressure of an upcoming test, and this was obvious when she could not overcome the same Economic test Sue sat for.
Therefore, although the actions and feelings of one's social network does influence his/her very own actions and emotions, other factors like studies also play a part in determining one's behaviour and how they feel.
Friday, April 24, 2009
*The Depreciation Of Appreciation
The floodgates had opened. Emotionally, academically, and relationships-wise. The signs had been all too clear the previous weeks, and for those who heeded the warnings, there was nothing they could do but stick to their comfort zone or cry their troubles out while remaining aware of the turmoils occuring around them. For the unawares, they continue plunging in meaningless depths of their own seas and oceans, oblivious to the state of chaos, but at the same time accidentally adding to it. And what makes everything worse is the advent of Finals, which constitutes to the remaining 4 weeks left being replete with stress and work.
For the first time, the weekend was completely dominated by studies. John Bow, Sue Anne, Hans Basil and their groupmember Laura decided to meet on a blazing Saturday to accomplish what none was good at- Accounts. And the meeting proved that accurately, with 5 hours flying past, and no productive achievements. In between the wasted hours, Hans and John had a rare personal conversation while the former and Sue enjoyed a brain-buzzing break. After John headed back for dinner with a fellow Hometowner, Laura trailed in his wake for stress relief in the form of shopping, leaving the Hans and Sue alone, who started the battle to overcome the killer Economics test held on Monday. Nick Ivans and Ash crashed the study session, though the former left soon after. The trio headed for dinner, during which a misunderstanding caused yet another squabble between Hans and Nick. Nick later tried explaining, but Hans did not buy it. A sign of the times ahead?
What was though, was the effect the killer test had on the students who had to suffer the agony of depleting their brain cells for the sake of understanding a completely incomprehensible topic. 9 hours was not enough for Hans and Sue, while Diane Shine, who had joined the duo, also stuttered in cramming her head with notes. Angie Flo and John were not faring any better, with the former broken down to the same level as Hans. After they decided to rest their tired and obliterated minds, Angie and Hans took some time reminiscing of the past, where everything was seemingly smooth and serene. How they longed for a past to be the present and future, but everyone knows the past remains in the past.
The week got off to a terrible start, no thanks to the brain-zapping Econs test that killed everyone's mood. And it got worse for Diane Shine when she discovered a dark and absolutely shocking secret she could never have guessed or thought of. Stuck in a situation she had never been in, she sought Hans' help. While the message shocked him, it was just another crack on the wall of the All-Sitiawan Rejects, and there seem to be no way back to the pleasant ways it once was. To compound the Outsiders' misery, the week-long serenity ended with the return of two Hometowners, with the obvious nonchalance and indifference displayed by one towards an Outsider- signifying the restart of the great Hometown Divide.
Suddenly, an influx of love stories had pervaded Sunway University College. Angie Flo and Javis James, despite both parties denying any love-connections, symbolised a happy couple, their friendship taking great leaps forward. Sue Anne's feelings towards Leo Jon and Dan Wise continue free-falling and accelerating, but it seems her admirer, Eugene, had disrupted the flow as he too seemed to be making progress with the Silent Hottie, the pair enjoying their first dinner together. For Sanya Dival, the re-emergence of her absent days began again as she continue fraternizing with her own friends and her new boyfriend. But love was not only coming from the girls, although perhaps the 4-letter word was too strong to be used for the next 2 persons- Hans and Nick.
Nick put his emotions on the line yet again after his numerous failings, and yet again, he lost, the girl he had his eyes on already taken and not available. The only good thing perhaps was that he had not fallen in too far. For Hans, he put behind him the shock of his ex's quick move on, eyeing a seemingly hard-to-get hottie, one who Dan Wise knew. Hans, despite being experienced in the dating field, had never had the need to chase a girl, and with this one, he knew he had to pull out all the stops. Dan warned that it would not be easy as she had extemely high standards, and Hans knew full well he did not fare well with challenges. His mission was aided though when John soon became acquainted with her via tennis, and John pledged his full assistance to Hans in attaining his goal. Will Hans get the girl, or will John's efforts be in vain?
True to form, one specific 'lady gaga' was indeed following the singer's route to international superstardom. Sue Anne caught a roving reporter's eye with her chic heels, and proceeded with multiple shoots that was bound to end up in fashion columns in newspapers. Could this blast her social status off the roof and grab the title of 'Sunway's "It" Girl' from Diane Shine? She wasn't the only one thrusted into the spotlight though, as Nick's ascention to fame continued gradually. The kerfuffle over his steamy video had barely fizzled when he gained attention by virtue of his singing abilities from an observant stranger. Is Nick destined for fame and the glamour of the spotlight? It seems Sunway University College is doing well in churning out young starlets.
Yet another test, this time not as "assholic", and not as difficult, as most individuals overcame it with ease. With no more significant events the rest of the week, most individuals were relieved, but in life there has to be a balance, and when academic stress subsides, the emotional once occurs. Angie poured her aching heart out to Hans who felt completely helpless, and another troubled lady, Sue, poured her concerns out to him. It seems everyone had issues to deal with, and probably to escape that, Sue and Hans accompanied Nick to Sunway Pyramid to get his shoes, afterwhich they had dinner, and that was when Nick was called out by the stranger for his voice.
As days turn to weeks, the Finals draw closer, dumping more stress on students. Emotionally, many are facing troubled times as they struggle to seed out truth from the outrageous and burgeoning lies, and the fact that their good faith placed in "friends" had returned unappreciated or worse, manipulated. With just a month before the curtains close, hectic days are getting chaotic as trust is strewn and misplaced, friends turn on each other and others not involved continue living in ignorance. Perhaps the seperation of everyone after MUFY would be a good thing after all.
For the first time, the weekend was completely dominated by studies. John Bow, Sue Anne, Hans Basil and their groupmember Laura decided to meet on a blazing Saturday to accomplish what none was good at- Accounts. And the meeting proved that accurately, with 5 hours flying past, and no productive achievements. In between the wasted hours, Hans and John had a rare personal conversation while the former and Sue enjoyed a brain-buzzing break. After John headed back for dinner with a fellow Hometowner, Laura trailed in his wake for stress relief in the form of shopping, leaving the Hans and Sue alone, who started the battle to overcome the killer Economics test held on Monday. Nick Ivans and Ash crashed the study session, though the former left soon after. The trio headed for dinner, during which a misunderstanding caused yet another squabble between Hans and Nick. Nick later tried explaining, but Hans did not buy it. A sign of the times ahead?
What was though, was the effect the killer test had on the students who had to suffer the agony of depleting their brain cells for the sake of understanding a completely incomprehensible topic. 9 hours was not enough for Hans and Sue, while Diane Shine, who had joined the duo, also stuttered in cramming her head with notes. Angie Flo and John were not faring any better, with the former broken down to the same level as Hans. After they decided to rest their tired and obliterated minds, Angie and Hans took some time reminiscing of the past, where everything was seemingly smooth and serene. How they longed for a past to be the present and future, but everyone knows the past remains in the past.
The week got off to a terrible start, no thanks to the brain-zapping Econs test that killed everyone's mood. And it got worse for Diane Shine when she discovered a dark and absolutely shocking secret she could never have guessed or thought of. Stuck in a situation she had never been in, she sought Hans' help. While the message shocked him, it was just another crack on the wall of the All-Sitiawan Rejects, and there seem to be no way back to the pleasant ways it once was. To compound the Outsiders' misery, the week-long serenity ended with the return of two Hometowners, with the obvious nonchalance and indifference displayed by one towards an Outsider- signifying the restart of the great Hometown Divide.
Suddenly, an influx of love stories had pervaded Sunway University College. Angie Flo and Javis James, despite both parties denying any love-connections, symbolised a happy couple, their friendship taking great leaps forward. Sue Anne's feelings towards Leo Jon and Dan Wise continue free-falling and accelerating, but it seems her admirer, Eugene, had disrupted the flow as he too seemed to be making progress with the Silent Hottie, the pair enjoying their first dinner together. For Sanya Dival, the re-emergence of her absent days began again as she continue fraternizing with her own friends and her new boyfriend. But love was not only coming from the girls, although perhaps the 4-letter word was too strong to be used for the next 2 persons- Hans and Nick.
Nick put his emotions on the line yet again after his numerous failings, and yet again, he lost, the girl he had his eyes on already taken and not available. The only good thing perhaps was that he had not fallen in too far. For Hans, he put behind him the shock of his ex's quick move on, eyeing a seemingly hard-to-get hottie, one who Dan Wise knew. Hans, despite being experienced in the dating field, had never had the need to chase a girl, and with this one, he knew he had to pull out all the stops. Dan warned that it would not be easy as she had extemely high standards, and Hans knew full well he did not fare well with challenges. His mission was aided though when John soon became acquainted with her via tennis, and John pledged his full assistance to Hans in attaining his goal. Will Hans get the girl, or will John's efforts be in vain?
True to form, one specific 'lady gaga' was indeed following the singer's route to international superstardom. Sue Anne caught a roving reporter's eye with her chic heels, and proceeded with multiple shoots that was bound to end up in fashion columns in newspapers. Could this blast her social status off the roof and grab the title of 'Sunway's "It" Girl' from Diane Shine? She wasn't the only one thrusted into the spotlight though, as Nick's ascention to fame continued gradually. The kerfuffle over his steamy video had barely fizzled when he gained attention by virtue of his singing abilities from an observant stranger. Is Nick destined for fame and the glamour of the spotlight? It seems Sunway University College is doing well in churning out young starlets.
Yet another test, this time not as "assholic", and not as difficult, as most individuals overcame it with ease. With no more significant events the rest of the week, most individuals were relieved, but in life there has to be a balance, and when academic stress subsides, the emotional once occurs. Angie poured her aching heart out to Hans who felt completely helpless, and another troubled lady, Sue, poured her concerns out to him. It seems everyone had issues to deal with, and probably to escape that, Sue and Hans accompanied Nick to Sunway Pyramid to get his shoes, afterwhich they had dinner, and that was when Nick was called out by the stranger for his voice.
As days turn to weeks, the Finals draw closer, dumping more stress on students. Emotionally, many are facing troubled times as they struggle to seed out truth from the outrageous and burgeoning lies, and the fact that their good faith placed in "friends" had returned unappreciated or worse, manipulated. With just a month before the curtains close, hectic days are getting chaotic as trust is strewn and misplaced, friends turn on each other and others not involved continue living in ignorance. Perhaps the seperation of everyone after MUFY would be a good thing after all.
Monday, April 20, 2009
*Reminder
Posts with a * are based on true occurences, but not everything is fact. Those that are indeed factual may be exaggarated to a certain extent. It is advisable to not believe everything and read the posts purely for fun, laughter, peace and joy. Seriously.
*The Disparate Poker Faces & Events
The past week in Sunway witnessed a plethora of activities, the good, the bad and the plain sordid, with 'ugly' being too light an adjective. Every town holds its secrets, every road hides an accident and every closet keeps a skeleton. As long as the keys to these dark secrets remain kept safe, the residents continue being delusional, thinking everything is in order, while the holders of the secrets pray that their skeletons do not greet the outside world. But what if there is no more storage space for skeletons and all its apropos? For in the messy scandal and secret filled town of Sunway, heaps of garbage are being dumped day by day. And everyone knows that once the capacity to hold an amount is full, it starts to leak out and overflow.
Nick Ivans, fresh from his return to his hometown, had initiated a surprising 'Ice-Cream Day Out' to the banal yet captivating Sunway Pyramid. Earlier in the day, the shocking cancellation of Economics class left John Bow and Hans Basil with a mind-numbing dilemma, given they were gifted a 5 hour break. John and Dan Wise had visited Pyramid in the morning, while Hans utilized the time to study. After classes ended though, he, along with Nick, Ash, Sue Anne, Angie Flo and Ana hit Pyramid to fulfill Nick's plans. The atmosphere was cheerful and light, made better with Ash's accidental bursting of an innocent balloon. The day culminated terribly though when a normal study session in the foyer ended with a blast. Hans' rejection to accompany Nick for a drink, coupled with him chasing after Diane for something unknown, got under Nick's nerves, and caused a bitter argument between the pair.
And things got worse for the pair, albeit separately. Another leakage made its way to Nick's Palmville unit, this time the shower, and with more devastating ramifications, disrupting his and John's bath routines and laying inconvenience along the way. For Hans, it seems insomnia had fnally caught up with him. Hans had become an insomniac at the turn of the year, accumulating only 3-4 hours of sleep daily. While he had miraculously managed to pull through daily, it seems the miracles ended abruptly one morning. Had he listened to Jac Bizkit, whom he had been getting closer with slowly for the past week, he would not have had the agony of waking up late and missing his Economics class- a first. Hopefully this jolted him from his sleeping slump and fix his poor sleeping habits before it creates more unwanted problems. As if that was not bad enough for him, it seems he had trouble coping with the shock news of Sanya's hook up. And to add insult to injury, dirty laundry of their relationship had been aired around Sunway, the effects of it still to be seen.
Lady GaGa had risen to international superstardom this year after her smash hit "Just Dance", but Sunway University College also nurtured stars of their own, with not one but many lady gagas, with Diane Shine, Sue, Angie and Mitch being the ladies going gaga over different guys. Diane's attached status did not stop her from harmless "drooling" over her guy who recieved mixed reviews from the Outsiders. Angie continued her voyage into the dangerous waters of love, her silent conversation with Javis James amidst the boisterous backdrop of off-tune singing consolidating their blossoming friendship despite Javis' stance that he wanted the girl he had been waiting for all this while. For Sue, her tiresome threesome with Leo Jon, Dan Wise and "Long-Haired Hottie" took a refreshing twist with the appearance of Nick's friend who claimed he had a crush on the Good Girl Gone Terrible. His introduction seemed to have laid the other three guys off Sue's head, with interaction between the pair progressing at breakneck speed. As for Mitch, she was one of the many girls who were furiously salivating at the Silent Killer John Bow, whose taciturn nature with girls and perpetual flying under the radar made him what his nickname suggested- silent. It did not alter his physicalities though, his formal attire sending hordes of girls into the echelons of orgasms. It seems the silent "hotties", John and reigning It Boy Lukas, are the ones to stay atop longer, while those in the spotlight, Hans and Sanya, fall off after a while.
Hans Basil looked completely diferent the past week- gone was the emo face, brooding expression and lethargic attitude, replaced with a fresh happiness, although his friends were sceptical on how long it would actually last, given his susceptibility to changes in environmental occurences. His changed mentality to push problems off his shoulders looks to be working, and even a major embarrassing slip up, which only John had the fortune of witnessing, did not deter his rise from emonomics. Their friendship, which went through the roughest of storms only a month ago, seems to be healing pretty well, with John returning to the place which he bitterly departed from few months ago. John admitted certain mistakes to Hans, but whether the latter bought it remained unclear. What was clear was the amount of personal conversations that were occuring in and around college, from Hans and John, to Nick and Hans, to all three, Hans and Diane, Angie and Hans, Sue and Angie and Theo Oscar and Diane. With all the secrecy and poker faces, it is prudent to keep one's friends close, and your enemies as far away as possible. Only problem was, no one could identify who their enemies were. Such was the state that college had transformed into.
The largest movie outing was in store, with 12 friends heading to Pyramid on Friday to catch the supposedly scariest flick in town. Expectations were high, expecially for Hans and Sue, who had heard news of Sanya's experience. The movie was received with a diverse of reactions, but its scare tactics still worked nontheless. The group departed into smaller subsets, with Nick, John, Sue, Ash and Hans breaking off for dinner. Hans and Ash skipped the meal and had their first ever personal talk about things happening around college and comparing this year with the last. The pair had been closer ever since the infamous "Hans Blast Off" incident. While Ash decided to head back, the remianing 4 headed to AC for a few rounds of pool and the routine after-pool McDonald's dinner. They headed back, as John and Nick called it a day. For Hans and Sue, the night shifted a gear with Ash returning with 2 other friends, before Shayne joined in with one of his. A mini booze party started, lasting into the wee hours of the morning.
This week witnessed few changes, one being Hans sudden behavioural change, the other being John's frequent involvement with Hans and Nick due to two of his hometown friends being at home for the holidays. While the latter looks to be transient, it is the former that is uncertain, if Hans' ability to continue his pursuit of happiness will last long. But sadly, those were the only changes, with the continuance of lies, secrets, sweet faces hiding bitter truths, and of course, stress from studies, dominating the college scene now. Socially, the hometown division had been taken down a notch, although within the All-Sitiawan Rejects, more and more cracks are appearing faster than they can be repaired, creating subsets of outsiders among the outsiders. And it seems it has caused one individual to break down emotionally and get swallowed by the mass problems, which ironcially was Hans' forte.
Nick Ivans, fresh from his return to his hometown, had initiated a surprising 'Ice-Cream Day Out' to the banal yet captivating Sunway Pyramid. Earlier in the day, the shocking cancellation of Economics class left John Bow and Hans Basil with a mind-numbing dilemma, given they were gifted a 5 hour break. John and Dan Wise had visited Pyramid in the morning, while Hans utilized the time to study. After classes ended though, he, along with Nick, Ash, Sue Anne, Angie Flo and Ana hit Pyramid to fulfill Nick's plans. The atmosphere was cheerful and light, made better with Ash's accidental bursting of an innocent balloon. The day culminated terribly though when a normal study session in the foyer ended with a blast. Hans' rejection to accompany Nick for a drink, coupled with him chasing after Diane for something unknown, got under Nick's nerves, and caused a bitter argument between the pair.
And things got worse for the pair, albeit separately. Another leakage made its way to Nick's Palmville unit, this time the shower, and with more devastating ramifications, disrupting his and John's bath routines and laying inconvenience along the way. For Hans, it seems insomnia had fnally caught up with him. Hans had become an insomniac at the turn of the year, accumulating only 3-4 hours of sleep daily. While he had miraculously managed to pull through daily, it seems the miracles ended abruptly one morning. Had he listened to Jac Bizkit, whom he had been getting closer with slowly for the past week, he would not have had the agony of waking up late and missing his Economics class- a first. Hopefully this jolted him from his sleeping slump and fix his poor sleeping habits before it creates more unwanted problems. As if that was not bad enough for him, it seems he had trouble coping with the shock news of Sanya's hook up. And to add insult to injury, dirty laundry of their relationship had been aired around Sunway, the effects of it still to be seen.
Lady GaGa had risen to international superstardom this year after her smash hit "Just Dance", but Sunway University College also nurtured stars of their own, with not one but many lady gagas, with Diane Shine, Sue, Angie and Mitch being the ladies going gaga over different guys. Diane's attached status did not stop her from harmless "drooling" over her guy who recieved mixed reviews from the Outsiders. Angie continued her voyage into the dangerous waters of love, her silent conversation with Javis James amidst the boisterous backdrop of off-tune singing consolidating their blossoming friendship despite Javis' stance that he wanted the girl he had been waiting for all this while. For Sue, her tiresome threesome with Leo Jon, Dan Wise and "Long-Haired Hottie" took a refreshing twist with the appearance of Nick's friend who claimed he had a crush on the Good Girl Gone Terrible. His introduction seemed to have laid the other three guys off Sue's head, with interaction between the pair progressing at breakneck speed. As for Mitch, she was one of the many girls who were furiously salivating at the Silent Killer John Bow, whose taciturn nature with girls and perpetual flying under the radar made him what his nickname suggested- silent. It did not alter his physicalities though, his formal attire sending hordes of girls into the echelons of orgasms. It seems the silent "hotties", John and reigning It Boy Lukas, are the ones to stay atop longer, while those in the spotlight, Hans and Sanya, fall off after a while.
Hans Basil looked completely diferent the past week- gone was the emo face, brooding expression and lethargic attitude, replaced with a fresh happiness, although his friends were sceptical on how long it would actually last, given his susceptibility to changes in environmental occurences. His changed mentality to push problems off his shoulders looks to be working, and even a major embarrassing slip up, which only John had the fortune of witnessing, did not deter his rise from emonomics. Their friendship, which went through the roughest of storms only a month ago, seems to be healing pretty well, with John returning to the place which he bitterly departed from few months ago. John admitted certain mistakes to Hans, but whether the latter bought it remained unclear. What was clear was the amount of personal conversations that were occuring in and around college, from Hans and John, to Nick and Hans, to all three, Hans and Diane, Angie and Hans, Sue and Angie and Theo Oscar and Diane. With all the secrecy and poker faces, it is prudent to keep one's friends close, and your enemies as far away as possible. Only problem was, no one could identify who their enemies were. Such was the state that college had transformed into.
The largest movie outing was in store, with 12 friends heading to Pyramid on Friday to catch the supposedly scariest flick in town. Expectations were high, expecially for Hans and Sue, who had heard news of Sanya's experience. The movie was received with a diverse of reactions, but its scare tactics still worked nontheless. The group departed into smaller subsets, with Nick, John, Sue, Ash and Hans breaking off for dinner. Hans and Ash skipped the meal and had their first ever personal talk about things happening around college and comparing this year with the last. The pair had been closer ever since the infamous "Hans Blast Off" incident. While Ash decided to head back, the remianing 4 headed to AC for a few rounds of pool and the routine after-pool McDonald's dinner. They headed back, as John and Nick called it a day. For Hans and Sue, the night shifted a gear with Ash returning with 2 other friends, before Shayne joined in with one of his. A mini booze party started, lasting into the wee hours of the morning.
This week witnessed few changes, one being Hans sudden behavioural change, the other being John's frequent involvement with Hans and Nick due to two of his hometown friends being at home for the holidays. While the latter looks to be transient, it is the former that is uncertain, if Hans' ability to continue his pursuit of happiness will last long. But sadly, those were the only changes, with the continuance of lies, secrets, sweet faces hiding bitter truths, and of course, stress from studies, dominating the college scene now. Socially, the hometown division had been taken down a notch, although within the All-Sitiawan Rejects, more and more cracks are appearing faster than they can be repaired, creating subsets of outsiders among the outsiders. And it seems it has caused one individual to break down emotionally and get swallowed by the mass problems, which ironcially was Hans' forte.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
*The Alternate Reality
More often than not, people are not satisfied or content with the life they live, the material possessions they have, the people they are around. They wish for better lives, subsequently suffering from the "what if" or "if only" syndrome, entering a reality portal that transports them to a world that depicts perfection conforming to their imagery of it. But what are the odds that in this perfect world, happiness will prevail and all problems will just disappear? What if...
John Bow had decided to join his hometown friends against his own personal preference to enjoy for a few months after his high school finals? The time spent relaxing was transferred to a first semester in MUFY, where he would have been together with Dan Wise, Nick Ivans and fellow hometowner Ean. Barring a repeat of Dan's and Nick's 'mishap', John would have entered university. In a disparate issue, he would have never been acquainted with Hans Basil, Sue Anne, Angie Flo and Diane Shine. He would never have enjoyed whatever times there were to enjoy with them, but on the plus side, he would have been spared from all the emo attacks from and resulting fights with Emo Boy Hans Basil.
Hans Basil had chosen the other option available on the first day of school? It was break period, and his then roommate, and housemate John, had both asked him to join them for lunch. Hans rejected his roommate, and followed John instead. Had the choice been reversed, he would have been in a completely different clique, one where the troublesome alien language would not have been present, saving him from all the mess it had created. His character might have been different than the one currently portrayed. What if Hans had succeeded in quitting MUFY the first time earlier this year, or had not let words change his decision when he had gotten the green light from his parents? Bumming around at home, working to replenish his cash and avoiding all the ensuing drama that had enveloped Sunway. Being just a distant memory in the minds of those who had known him.
Weekly double dates were on the cards, penned in the weekly planners of Sue Anne and Angie Flo with their respective boyfriends Dan Wise and Javis James. Things had never been brighter for the pair, especially Sue who had endured tumultuous weeks of emotional torture in poring over the number of guys her head and heart were at loggerheads over. The fact that Leo was taken did not bother her made her realise that it was Dan that her heart yearned for, and Dan reciprocated the feeling, rehashing their sham relationship earlier this year. Only this time it was real. As for Angie, her past failures in achieving a relationship shattered as she snagged Javis, the cute couple being the epitome of bliss and joy.
Sanya Dival had never left India? Her quick dominance in Sunway-scaling the higher echelons of Sunway's ranks- was evidence of the appeal and power of her appearance. Remaining in India had permitted more invaluable family time, cutting down on travelling time and expenses. She had also established a relationship with her secret admirer, one who had been waiting for ages for her to finally accede, and she had, living her Indian Fairytale. She remained popular in her school in India, draped off the arm of her Prince Charming and was envied by girls all over.
Diane Shine had gained some sort of foothold in the fashion industry, her eye-catching photoshoots garnering positive reviews and slowly building the foundation that would launch her into the spotlight of the fashion world. Studies pushed aside, and with her boyfriend at her helm, she was taking it all in her stride, completing the transition from Sunway Queen to fashion Queen. And what made it sweeter was not the apparent success she was basking in, but the fact that she could be with her boyfriend and enjoy the moments. Perhaps she could be gracing the cover of a magazine pretty soon.
Nick Ivans was living the life of the rich and famous, albiet not being rich or famous. Having secured the girl that he had his eye on for some time, he could turn his focus on his flourishing "career"- his card tricks offered him stints around town and his lyrics born out of boredom had gotten him a fat wallet, with his musically gifted friends acquiring his lyrics for their songs. Having not settled well in college, Nick chose to divert his attention to his dreams and hobbies, and with his girl by his side, life was a bed of roses for the face of a thousand impressions.
Certain aspects of one's life are desired to be altered, a bid made to live the dream they yearn for. In this dog-eat-dog world, dreams are chased but rarely fulfilled, hindered by the tough obstacles that litter the path to success. As such, individuals often dream and wish for things- wishing upon a shooting star, upon tossing a coin in a fountain or well, or a cigarette 'wishstick'. While it is obvious non of these would actually work, people still do it, in hope that they will get some sort of miracle or divine intervention. Those may be possible, but the only thing that would get them to the place they so desire can only be achieved via the mind- a strong tool that allows one to dream and live in an alternate world that portrays the perfect setting life they seek.
John Bow had decided to join his hometown friends against his own personal preference to enjoy for a few months after his high school finals? The time spent relaxing was transferred to a first semester in MUFY, where he would have been together with Dan Wise, Nick Ivans and fellow hometowner Ean. Barring a repeat of Dan's and Nick's 'mishap', John would have entered university. In a disparate issue, he would have never been acquainted with Hans Basil, Sue Anne, Angie Flo and Diane Shine. He would never have enjoyed whatever times there were to enjoy with them, but on the plus side, he would have been spared from all the emo attacks from and resulting fights with Emo Boy Hans Basil.
Hans Basil had chosen the other option available on the first day of school? It was break period, and his then roommate, and housemate John, had both asked him to join them for lunch. Hans rejected his roommate, and followed John instead. Had the choice been reversed, he would have been in a completely different clique, one where the troublesome alien language would not have been present, saving him from all the mess it had created. His character might have been different than the one currently portrayed. What if Hans had succeeded in quitting MUFY the first time earlier this year, or had not let words change his decision when he had gotten the green light from his parents? Bumming around at home, working to replenish his cash and avoiding all the ensuing drama that had enveloped Sunway. Being just a distant memory in the minds of those who had known him.
Weekly double dates were on the cards, penned in the weekly planners of Sue Anne and Angie Flo with their respective boyfriends Dan Wise and Javis James. Things had never been brighter for the pair, especially Sue who had endured tumultuous weeks of emotional torture in poring over the number of guys her head and heart were at loggerheads over. The fact that Leo was taken did not bother her made her realise that it was Dan that her heart yearned for, and Dan reciprocated the feeling, rehashing their sham relationship earlier this year. Only this time it was real. As for Angie, her past failures in achieving a relationship shattered as she snagged Javis, the cute couple being the epitome of bliss and joy.
Sanya Dival had never left India? Her quick dominance in Sunway-scaling the higher echelons of Sunway's ranks- was evidence of the appeal and power of her appearance. Remaining in India had permitted more invaluable family time, cutting down on travelling time and expenses. She had also established a relationship with her secret admirer, one who had been waiting for ages for her to finally accede, and she had, living her Indian Fairytale. She remained popular in her school in India, draped off the arm of her Prince Charming and was envied by girls all over.
Diane Shine had gained some sort of foothold in the fashion industry, her eye-catching photoshoots garnering positive reviews and slowly building the foundation that would launch her into the spotlight of the fashion world. Studies pushed aside, and with her boyfriend at her helm, she was taking it all in her stride, completing the transition from Sunway Queen to fashion Queen. And what made it sweeter was not the apparent success she was basking in, but the fact that she could be with her boyfriend and enjoy the moments. Perhaps she could be gracing the cover of a magazine pretty soon.
Nick Ivans was living the life of the rich and famous, albiet not being rich or famous. Having secured the girl that he had his eye on for some time, he could turn his focus on his flourishing "career"- his card tricks offered him stints around town and his lyrics born out of boredom had gotten him a fat wallet, with his musically gifted friends acquiring his lyrics for their songs. Having not settled well in college, Nick chose to divert his attention to his dreams and hobbies, and with his girl by his side, life was a bed of roses for the face of a thousand impressions.
Certain aspects of one's life are desired to be altered, a bid made to live the dream they yearn for. In this dog-eat-dog world, dreams are chased but rarely fulfilled, hindered by the tough obstacles that litter the path to success. As such, individuals often dream and wish for things- wishing upon a shooting star, upon tossing a coin in a fountain or well, or a cigarette 'wishstick'. While it is obvious non of these would actually work, people still do it, in hope that they will get some sort of miracle or divine intervention. Those may be possible, but the only thing that would get them to the place they so desire can only be achieved via the mind- a strong tool that allows one to dream and live in an alternate world that portrays the perfect setting life they seek.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
*The Changelings
Adapting. Acclimatizing. Shifting. Comfort zone. These are popular terms linked with Change. Minor changes are usually dealt with easily without much ado and kerfuffle, but major changes are the ones that hit people the hardest, usually accompanied with sudden chinks in the operations of their daily activities and emotional fluctuations. Last year, Sanya and Hans conquered the summit of Sunway and crashed back down, leading to the latter undergoing a shocking metamorphosis. Early this year, one major change was John and Nick's swift departure from Sun-U, which put a massive strain on their friendship with Hans, who himself endured an agonising change from being an insider to a completely ostracized outsider. The biggest change to date has to be the hometown division which had engulfed Sunway University College. But as the days pass by, innocuous changes are occuring.
Nick Ivans had made a big change recently. Ousted by the Hometowners, his discontent with the All-Sitiawan Rejects pushed him to force himself back into the group in which he seemingly had no place. Friday afternoon seemed like another normal day when he decided to join Dan and John for lunch, but this time, Hans shocked everyone by joining the Hometowners as well, abandoning his routine of joining the Outsiders. Nick was pleasantly surprised, but Angie Flo and Sue Anne were left rudely stumped, wondering if they were unaware of the certain occurences.
The division had initially caused a major uproar in Hans, but the reality of his struggles with studies was opening his eyes to focus on the important. Ignoring his doctor's health advices, it seems Hans' health was not the only aspect of his life crippling, but his love life-which had been non-existent for a while- was also involved. Rumours sparked from late night chats with Kia Jens had swirled that the duo could get together, but he was met with a slap when he realized she was already taken. And he recieved another blow- losing out to Sanya in the "race" to get attached. He heard the shocking news of her silent 'hook-up' with a stranger he never knew about. Was all her gushing over Mango Mophead a cunning ploy to throw Hans off her trail? Things are definitely turning on its head...
...And getting weirder. The heavy downpour did not deter the joy that had inundated Sue, Angie, and Hans as they geared to enjoy a relatively stress free week by visiting their second home, Sunway Pyramid. With Nick Ivans stuck in class and John Bow heading home with Dan Wise, the trio formulated a plan to add others to their outing, with Javis James and Leo Jon in mind. Sue rued a missed opportunity as Leo rejected, but Angie's heart soared as Javis accepted, bringing along two other friends, one being Leo's best friend. Theo move was welcomed, albiet making Hans tad uneasy. The movie outing turned out well, but for Hans, his evening was disturbed by the fact that Sue's worrying predilection with gore and usage of invectives and pervertic conversations had amplified. Seems the phrase "good girl gone bad" was an understatement.
The outing soon got better, with the barrier of awkwardness slowly stripped after the light dinner the group shared. The fun factor increased as Theo Oscar and Diane Shine, who had a singing "date", and Ash, joined them, but only momentarily, as Javis, Leo's BFF and Angie soon departed. The remaining four, who did not eat, filled their tummies before heading back, prepping themselves for Part One of 'The Boho-Pool Party'. The rain only served to delay the action, as Nick, forgotten friend Leroy, Hans, Sue and Diane hit AC for their routine weekend activity. Shayne joined them, as did a bucket of beer, intoxicating Nick and Sue, while elevating the fun levels. The appearance of Mitch and Ana upped the tempo and excitement factor, and more importantly, signified Part Two of the party.
Dinners at McDonald's after rounds of pool at AC was the norm, with random conversations strewn. But with Mitch and Ana, the norm was usually abnormal, and they completely changed the face of the dinner that night, with straw fights dominating the scene. And after a huge mess left behind, the party of eight trooped off to have the real party, changing the mundane Rock Cafe into a "Truth or Dare" setting, where outrageous dares were performed and matched with sizzling truths. It was a slight change from the normal "Boho" though, with virgin Boho-ers Leroy and Nick present, and given the amount of fun that was present that night, upcoming parties, if planned, look to be smash hits.
After the rocking night, things returned to normal the next day, with Nick heading back for a family issue and Sue and Hans heading to Pyramid for their study sessions. The day culminated with the pair meeting up with Sanya and her friends for a football screening. Little did Hans realise that an extremely friendly guy whom he was endeared to was the same stranger who had captured Sanya's heart. Had he known this fact then, perhaps the situation might have been a little more tense. As for Diane, she enjoyed the luxury of being pampered by her aunt around town and the play production in her church. The same could not be said of Nick though, who was being tortured back at his hometown.
One day to study, one day from the killer Econs test that had everyone involved tripping and head-banging. Nick and John headed back to Sunway, buoyed by news that they could be receiving their respective cars soon. While John went straight back home to prepare himself for the test, Nick shopped with his family before joining Sue and Hans who were studying. The three departed for their different accomodations shortly as the latter resumed his studies before rejoining Nick and Diane for dinner. Studies did not seem to be on Angie's mind, as she was forced to have an informal family gathering, ridding her of precious study time.
A week of upheavel seems to be on the cards, at least for John Bow, with his two driving buddies in their hometowns for a week-long holiday, temporarily dividing the hometowners. A mini shift was made, with John joining Nick and Hans for studies and dinner, although the change would only last for a few days. Another change was Dan's new jet black hair, which yet again caused mixed remarks. One thing that did not change was Sue's non-stop word vomit on certain individuals, and with a new boy thrown in the fray, this time the one having his eye on her, things definitely look set to be shaken up. One thing that remains to be certain is Hans' sudden change in behaviour- if his joyful appearance the past few days was an indication that his emo self was dead and gone, or if it was merely a facade. Hopefully, one thing that could change was the hometown divison, and the silent secrets and lies that had pervaded the college grounds.
Nick Ivans had made a big change recently. Ousted by the Hometowners, his discontent with the All-Sitiawan Rejects pushed him to force himself back into the group in which he seemingly had no place. Friday afternoon seemed like another normal day when he decided to join Dan and John for lunch, but this time, Hans shocked everyone by joining the Hometowners as well, abandoning his routine of joining the Outsiders. Nick was pleasantly surprised, but Angie Flo and Sue Anne were left rudely stumped, wondering if they were unaware of the certain occurences.
The division had initially caused a major uproar in Hans, but the reality of his struggles with studies was opening his eyes to focus on the important. Ignoring his doctor's health advices, it seems Hans' health was not the only aspect of his life crippling, but his love life-which had been non-existent for a while- was also involved. Rumours sparked from late night chats with Kia Jens had swirled that the duo could get together, but he was met with a slap when he realized she was already taken. And he recieved another blow- losing out to Sanya in the "race" to get attached. He heard the shocking news of her silent 'hook-up' with a stranger he never knew about. Was all her gushing over Mango Mophead a cunning ploy to throw Hans off her trail? Things are definitely turning on its head...
...And getting weirder. The heavy downpour did not deter the joy that had inundated Sue, Angie, and Hans as they geared to enjoy a relatively stress free week by visiting their second home, Sunway Pyramid. With Nick Ivans stuck in class and John Bow heading home with Dan Wise, the trio formulated a plan to add others to their outing, with Javis James and Leo Jon in mind. Sue rued a missed opportunity as Leo rejected, but Angie's heart soared as Javis accepted, bringing along two other friends, one being Leo's best friend. Theo move was welcomed, albiet making Hans tad uneasy. The movie outing turned out well, but for Hans, his evening was disturbed by the fact that Sue's worrying predilection with gore and usage of invectives and pervertic conversations had amplified. Seems the phrase "good girl gone bad" was an understatement.
The outing soon got better, with the barrier of awkwardness slowly stripped after the light dinner the group shared. The fun factor increased as Theo Oscar and Diane Shine, who had a singing "date", and Ash, joined them, but only momentarily, as Javis, Leo's BFF and Angie soon departed. The remaining four, who did not eat, filled their tummies before heading back, prepping themselves for Part One of 'The Boho-Pool Party'. The rain only served to delay the action, as Nick, forgotten friend Leroy, Hans, Sue and Diane hit AC for their routine weekend activity. Shayne joined them, as did a bucket of beer, intoxicating Nick and Sue, while elevating the fun levels. The appearance of Mitch and Ana upped the tempo and excitement factor, and more importantly, signified Part Two of the party.
Dinners at McDonald's after rounds of pool at AC was the norm, with random conversations strewn. But with Mitch and Ana, the norm was usually abnormal, and they completely changed the face of the dinner that night, with straw fights dominating the scene. And after a huge mess left behind, the party of eight trooped off to have the real party, changing the mundane Rock Cafe into a "Truth or Dare" setting, where outrageous dares were performed and matched with sizzling truths. It was a slight change from the normal "Boho" though, with virgin Boho-ers Leroy and Nick present, and given the amount of fun that was present that night, upcoming parties, if planned, look to be smash hits.
After the rocking night, things returned to normal the next day, with Nick heading back for a family issue and Sue and Hans heading to Pyramid for their study sessions. The day culminated with the pair meeting up with Sanya and her friends for a football screening. Little did Hans realise that an extremely friendly guy whom he was endeared to was the same stranger who had captured Sanya's heart. Had he known this fact then, perhaps the situation might have been a little more tense. As for Diane, she enjoyed the luxury of being pampered by her aunt around town and the play production in her church. The same could not be said of Nick though, who was being tortured back at his hometown.
One day to study, one day from the killer Econs test that had everyone involved tripping and head-banging. Nick and John headed back to Sunway, buoyed by news that they could be receiving their respective cars soon. While John went straight back home to prepare himself for the test, Nick shopped with his family before joining Sue and Hans who were studying. The three departed for their different accomodations shortly as the latter resumed his studies before rejoining Nick and Diane for dinner. Studies did not seem to be on Angie's mind, as she was forced to have an informal family gathering, ridding her of precious study time.
A week of upheavel seems to be on the cards, at least for John Bow, with his two driving buddies in their hometowns for a week-long holiday, temporarily dividing the hometowners. A mini shift was made, with John joining Nick and Hans for studies and dinner, although the change would only last for a few days. Another change was Dan's new jet black hair, which yet again caused mixed remarks. One thing that did not change was Sue's non-stop word vomit on certain individuals, and with a new boy thrown in the fray, this time the one having his eye on her, things definitely look set to be shaken up. One thing that remains to be certain is Hans' sudden change in behaviour- if his joyful appearance the past few days was an indication that his emo self was dead and gone, or if it was merely a facade. Hopefully, one thing that could change was the hometown divison, and the silent secrets and lies that had pervaded the college grounds.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
*The Disconnect
When a disaster strikes, the fear and pain are felt most strongly amidst the ongoing calamity. However, the depredation does not end there, as its consequences are felt long after the catastrophe, with those affected needing the time to heal their wounds and get their lives back on track. Hardly synonymous with a debacle are lies, but their effects could be linked to that. Lying usually starts out small, with a few words to cover up an unpleasant fact or two. Perpetual lying leads to more creative words and phrases used, making a liar harder to detect, and ultimately physical actions and behaviours belie the true nature of a liar. Once a liar masters the art of lying, he/she is nothing but a dead soul. But the effects of the lying would not die, wreaking havoc around the lives of the liar. With the full eruption of the underground volcano and the complete transition of the great divide, this is yet another major issue that had engulfed the tiresome problematic Sunway University College.
One disparate issue that had dominated headlines was Hans Basil's deteriorating health condition that had seen him elevate the bars of emoness while struggling to keep his secret under wraps. Sanya Dival, Angie Flo, John Bow, Sue Anne, Theo Oscar and Nick Ivans had made attempts to discover the bugging issue, to no avail. Until Hans decided to let a few in on the secret, a shocking piece of news that would have threatened not only his future but his life. Fortunately, luck was on his side as his illness was ruled "harmless". Hans was not pleased though, as he toyed with the possibility that getting the worse deal would rid him off all the disasters he would potentially have to face. One such "disaster" was his shocking displacement off the pinnacle of English, his forte. Always seen as an English "Master", his slip down the postions came as a rude awakening that he was not the smartest out there. And to add to his woes, the troublesome alien language had reared its head again, this time in the class of the supoosed international language, with Hans' group members disussing in that alien language where English was the order. The biggest irony.
It seems third time was not the charm for both Sue Anne and Angie Flo in their quest for love. After the failure to nail down Dan Wise and to know the mysterious "Long-Haired Hottie", Sue had met Leo Jon, a foreigner from Hans' land that managed to make her heart beat like crazy and her behaviour to be the same way. Ignoring rumours of his attached status only served to prepare her fall from greater heights, as Hans and Diane spotted Leo with an unidentified Ugly Girl, sharing ice cream, basking in the moonlight and enjoying a romantic moment. As the news reached Sue's ears, her heart beat with fury as she contemplated murdering the Ugly Girl. Perhaps this was her punishment for closing her heart for so long.
For Angie, after her mild crush on someone from the now defunct C-Clique had vanquished, her heart turned to another, only to discover he was a playboy. Third time seemed to be the charm when she met Javis James- perfect gentleman with charming qualities, a smile that made her heart melt and sharing sizzling chemistry. Their friendship blossomed over time and a relationship looked to be on the cards, until he mentioned that he was still waiting for his past love, abruptly yanking Angie out of her dreamland and halting her progress. Both Sue and Angie claimed that they were unaffected, but their faces that shined whenever their crushes were mentioned belied their claims.
Sanya Dival portrayed the archetypal "Fallen Angel"- once reigning Queen of Sunway, shoved off her throne, dumped in the shadows, ravaged by problems and appearing in college looking dishevelled. As if trying to top her "coming-to-college-in-the-clothes-i slept-in" look, she made a grand appearance with a conspicuous lovebite, her recent drunk ventures and clubbing to blame. She was not repeating last year's antics though, but displayed admirable caring qualities instead. Hans, Ash and Theo were undergoing serious health issues of different natures, but only Hans was fortunate enough to be treated by the triumvirate of Sanya, Sue and Angie, painstakingly venturing through Sunway Pyramid for Hans' upcoming dinners, which Sue made to perfection. Sanya's constant concern put her in a completely different light, and perhaps Lady Luck had rewarded her, with Mango Mophead finally checking her out, not once but twice, sending Sanya into the high echelons of delirium.
Face of a Thousand Impressions and self-proclaimed 'Niner' Nick Ivans had been under the radar after rumours of him and Diane Shine had died after raging for several weeks. He had resurfaced, only to be pulverized by the division between the Hometowners and the All-Sitiawan Rejects. With cracks appearing amongst them, one by one the Outsiders started facing their own problems to unite and remain strong. With secrets running around and uncertainty clouding judgement, individuals started isolating themselves, Diane and Hans being examples. And Nick decided to join the bandwagon. Only for his case, he decided to force himself into the Hometowners, having his breaks with them and putting to an end the nightly routine of studying in the foyer, hoping to revive the C-Clique. It seems he had enough of enduring what Hans went through almost all of last year. What goes around comes around, and should the C-Clique be revived, it will definitely shake Sunway University College up.
Currently flying solo was Diane Shine, whose personal issues were getting better, although those in college were not. Her days of absence among the Outsiders lessened the daily activities with them, and adversely added to more activities with a "friend" of Cheeze Kenzo. Perhaps being Sunway's Queen has its negative effects as well, drawing unwanted attention. Random messages throughout the day followed by calls and sightings of this friend, who constituted to a stalker, left Diane all hot and bothered, and with the foyer study plan now nothing but a name, it seems Diane is at the mercy of this stalker with no 'protector'. Will she be able to handle this gracefully? Or will her 'disconnection' from The All-Sitiawan Rejects come back to haunt her?
Finally, the single thing that had been bothering almost every student had been laid to rest, at least on paper. For nearly two weeks, students were confused and stressed over the university applications that would determine their immediate future, and after several discussions and hours of careful planning, they managed to fill in the forms and submit them, with Hans facing mild difficulties given his status. More trouble seems to be on the horizon for him though, with the uncertainty of his application for a student pass a major stumbling block to make it to the July Intake.
For John Bow, he seems to have nothing major to be concerned about, other than his flagging studies. With finals appraoching at breakneck speed, he, along with everyone else, need to pull up his socks and push harder. But yet, the multiple distractions continue tugging at their heads, with John, Dan, Nick, Hans, Sue and Diane hitting Sunway Pyramid for a movie. The different movies watched- John and Dan one, with the other four watching another- only corroborated the separation and overall disconnect that had inundated Sunway University College for the past two weeks. Personal thoughts become darker, words turn bitchy, intentions turn evil as everything is in disarray behind the facades of smiles and laughter. One revenge mission had been complete even without the individual needing to lift a finger, but with the results not turning out as expected. It seems that for the Outsiders, college is the modern day lunch table where they congregate and converse, each hiding behind veneers, feeling disconnected from everyone around them. But for the Hometowners, they face no such problem.
One disparate issue that had dominated headlines was Hans Basil's deteriorating health condition that had seen him elevate the bars of emoness while struggling to keep his secret under wraps. Sanya Dival, Angie Flo, John Bow, Sue Anne, Theo Oscar and Nick Ivans had made attempts to discover the bugging issue, to no avail. Until Hans decided to let a few in on the secret, a shocking piece of news that would have threatened not only his future but his life. Fortunately, luck was on his side as his illness was ruled "harmless". Hans was not pleased though, as he toyed with the possibility that getting the worse deal would rid him off all the disasters he would potentially have to face. One such "disaster" was his shocking displacement off the pinnacle of English, his forte. Always seen as an English "Master", his slip down the postions came as a rude awakening that he was not the smartest out there. And to add to his woes, the troublesome alien language had reared its head again, this time in the class of the supoosed international language, with Hans' group members disussing in that alien language where English was the order. The biggest irony.
It seems third time was not the charm for both Sue Anne and Angie Flo in their quest for love. After the failure to nail down Dan Wise and to know the mysterious "Long-Haired Hottie", Sue had met Leo Jon, a foreigner from Hans' land that managed to make her heart beat like crazy and her behaviour to be the same way. Ignoring rumours of his attached status only served to prepare her fall from greater heights, as Hans and Diane spotted Leo with an unidentified Ugly Girl, sharing ice cream, basking in the moonlight and enjoying a romantic moment. As the news reached Sue's ears, her heart beat with fury as she contemplated murdering the Ugly Girl. Perhaps this was her punishment for closing her heart for so long.
For Angie, after her mild crush on someone from the now defunct C-Clique had vanquished, her heart turned to another, only to discover he was a playboy. Third time seemed to be the charm when she met Javis James- perfect gentleman with charming qualities, a smile that made her heart melt and sharing sizzling chemistry. Their friendship blossomed over time and a relationship looked to be on the cards, until he mentioned that he was still waiting for his past love, abruptly yanking Angie out of her dreamland and halting her progress. Both Sue and Angie claimed that they were unaffected, but their faces that shined whenever their crushes were mentioned belied their claims.
Sanya Dival portrayed the archetypal "Fallen Angel"- once reigning Queen of Sunway, shoved off her throne, dumped in the shadows, ravaged by problems and appearing in college looking dishevelled. As if trying to top her "coming-to-college-in-the-clothes-i slept-in" look, she made a grand appearance with a conspicuous lovebite, her recent drunk ventures and clubbing to blame. She was not repeating last year's antics though, but displayed admirable caring qualities instead. Hans, Ash and Theo were undergoing serious health issues of different natures, but only Hans was fortunate enough to be treated by the triumvirate of Sanya, Sue and Angie, painstakingly venturing through Sunway Pyramid for Hans' upcoming dinners, which Sue made to perfection. Sanya's constant concern put her in a completely different light, and perhaps Lady Luck had rewarded her, with Mango Mophead finally checking her out, not once but twice, sending Sanya into the high echelons of delirium.
Face of a Thousand Impressions and self-proclaimed 'Niner' Nick Ivans had been under the radar after rumours of him and Diane Shine had died after raging for several weeks. He had resurfaced, only to be pulverized by the division between the Hometowners and the All-Sitiawan Rejects. With cracks appearing amongst them, one by one the Outsiders started facing their own problems to unite and remain strong. With secrets running around and uncertainty clouding judgement, individuals started isolating themselves, Diane and Hans being examples. And Nick decided to join the bandwagon. Only for his case, he decided to force himself into the Hometowners, having his breaks with them and putting to an end the nightly routine of studying in the foyer, hoping to revive the C-Clique. It seems he had enough of enduring what Hans went through almost all of last year. What goes around comes around, and should the C-Clique be revived, it will definitely shake Sunway University College up.
Currently flying solo was Diane Shine, whose personal issues were getting better, although those in college were not. Her days of absence among the Outsiders lessened the daily activities with them, and adversely added to more activities with a "friend" of Cheeze Kenzo. Perhaps being Sunway's Queen has its negative effects as well, drawing unwanted attention. Random messages throughout the day followed by calls and sightings of this friend, who constituted to a stalker, left Diane all hot and bothered, and with the foyer study plan now nothing but a name, it seems Diane is at the mercy of this stalker with no 'protector'. Will she be able to handle this gracefully? Or will her 'disconnection' from The All-Sitiawan Rejects come back to haunt her?
Finally, the single thing that had been bothering almost every student had been laid to rest, at least on paper. For nearly two weeks, students were confused and stressed over the university applications that would determine their immediate future, and after several discussions and hours of careful planning, they managed to fill in the forms and submit them, with Hans facing mild difficulties given his status. More trouble seems to be on the horizon for him though, with the uncertainty of his application for a student pass a major stumbling block to make it to the July Intake.
For John Bow, he seems to have nothing major to be concerned about, other than his flagging studies. With finals appraoching at breakneck speed, he, along with everyone else, need to pull up his socks and push harder. But yet, the multiple distractions continue tugging at their heads, with John, Dan, Nick, Hans, Sue and Diane hitting Sunway Pyramid for a movie. The different movies watched- John and Dan one, with the other four watching another- only corroborated the separation and overall disconnect that had inundated Sunway University College for the past two weeks. Personal thoughts become darker, words turn bitchy, intentions turn evil as everything is in disarray behind the facades of smiles and laughter. One revenge mission had been complete even without the individual needing to lift a finger, but with the results not turning out as expected. It seems that for the Outsiders, college is the modern day lunch table where they congregate and converse, each hiding behind veneers, feeling disconnected from everyone around them. But for the Hometowners, they face no such problem.
*Reminder
Posts with a * are based on true occurences, but not everything is fact. Those that are indeed factual may be exaggarated to a certain extent. It is advisable to not believe everything and read the posts purely for fun, laughter, peace and joy. Seriously.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
NO MORE PLZ!
one day and i can fuckin take no more. so much worse than expected. how to survive? no food. FOOD! wheres my alien powers of withstanding hunger when i need it? just one day in school and its so hard. so tiring. so weak. so painful. gah! another 3 to go. sien. thx to all tho. for u know what. u know who u are. cheers! :)
Monday, April 6, 2009
What Now
So results are out and i can now fully comprehend the position i am in. gonna be long weeks of torture. perhaps in the most painful stage of my life. physically. somehow im not really pleased with the outcome. by right i shd be elated i just avoided a potentially life-threatening scenario. right? but why be happy with all the suffering ive to endure? better to just have it and die right? no need for the unnecessary physical and emotional shit the future would dump on me. this is definitely the biggest health scare ever. meds have never worked for me. wad makes me think they wd now. and studies. uni applications. sigh. too much, too much.
"Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)" [song rocks for me like shit. cant stop listenin to it. wonder wad my destiny is]
"Jai Ho! (You Are My Destiny)" [song rocks for me like shit. cant stop listenin to it. wonder wad my destiny is]
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Friends?
"Friends. Can't live without them. You count on them when you have problems and you expect the same from them. No matter how personal or secretive it is, a friend is there to listen and help. However, some people do not understand the meaning of friends. You tell them almost everything. They listen. When it comes to we asking them about their problems and life, they rather keep it to themselves. Then what is the point of friends? In other cases, a person would only tell one or maybe those they trust. If they only trust some, why do we have other friends who would listen but not tell us his/her problem? I'm starting to not get the point of (close)friends. Though that friend might not pose any help, at least he/she listens to his/her problems and try to find a way to solve it. Should I continue busy-ing myself asking them for answers I'll never get or just fuck care about their life and just be labelled selfish and stuck-up."
Ooi, N.I. (2009), F.R.I.E.N.D.S.II, DISTURB_REALITY, viewed 02 April 2009,
http://realitydisturbed.blogspot.com/
Been accused of this. But NOW, im also feelin this shit. and im in the same boat as nick. donno wad to do. continue caring? or just fuck off? u dont know who u are. me neither.
Ooi, N.I. (2009), F.R.I.E.N.D.S.II, DISTURB_REALITY, viewed 02 April 2009,
http://realitydisturbed.blogspot.com/
Been accused of this. But NOW, im also feelin this shit. and im in the same boat as nick. donno wad to do. continue caring? or just fuck off? u dont know who u are. me neither.
Friday, April 3, 2009
*The All-Sitiawan Rejects
The eruption had materialised full throttle. Especially within the All-Sitiawan Rejects, those not part of the Hometowners. The peace and serenity had crumbled, as the lack of a common ground had failed to pull the outsiders together, the initial unity now torn to shreds like a tornado ripping through a stilt house.
Disagreements became louder, attitudes started stinking and the atmosphere matched Antartica to perfection. If the emotional cracks weren't visible, the physical ones were all too clear to see. Hans Basil was placed in the uncomfortable postion of having to make a choice between two different minds, and ultimately stood his ground as he failed in trying to please both sides. It ended with Nick Ivans eating lunch alone while Hans, Angie Flo, Sue Anne, Theo Oscar, Mitch and Alicia trooped together for theirs. Nick was not the only one ostracized from the All-Sitiawan Rejects though- there were deeper rumbles within the entire faction. Sue, Theo, Diane Shine and Thomas had escaped to Sunway Pyramid without informing Nick and Hans, leaving the latter extremely bewildered. If this is a glimpse of the future, then indeed it does not look rosy. At least for the outsiders. For the Hometowners, their pact remains solid.
Sanya Dival realized that her hasty actions and outbursts were perhaps uncalled for, as her days of absence from the social scene ended with her apologizing to Hans while drooling over a very formal and smart looking Mango Mophead. Despite the uncertainty of his status, Sanya continued living in her fantasy world. But it all stopped abruptly when she accidentally hit a nerve with Hans, possibly discovering a very shocking secret he had desperately been trying to keep.
Sanya was not the only girl falling head over heels for a guy. Sue Anne and Angie Flo continued the crush wave, although only one made progress, while the other recieved a massive blow.
The MUFY Games were in a few days, and a very promising match up was made in the Badminton Men's Doubles- John Bow and Dan Wise against Javis James and Leo Jon; the past crushes against the current ones. And it was this fact that made a mess out of the fumbling duo.
Sue and Angie were having one of their many girl talks about their respective crushes when a group of guys approached them from behind, eager to view the badminton schedules. The ladies ignored them and continued gushing about their boys. If only they had bothered to look, for it would have spared them the resulting embarrassment and agony, seeing that it was their crushes who were behind them, probably listening to their girly and amusing chatter. Fortunately, their hopes weren't crushed. Yet.
A week after Oral Presentation had started, and Diane Shine, Hans Basil and Angie Flo still had not done theirs. Diane was up first, and managed to overcome her initial fear as she grew in confidence throughout the presentation. Angie and Hans did each other no favours as they continued piling the nerves amidst practising. When their turns arrived, they looked smart, but only Angie's presentation matched her appearance, as Hans' nerves clearly showed. Their luck swapped in the Q & A segment however, as Hans breezed through whatever was thrown at him, and Angie got shot down by her lecturer. At least it was over. But not for Sue, as her battle with the Pratibitch resumed. Students coming in late had never ruffled Pat Riba's feathers, until recently. Sue had tested Pat's patience on a couple of occasions, but did not get caught. Until one day. The Pratibitch's sarcastic blast was as black as her skin, and Sue countered it with nonchalance plastered on her face, irking the former even more, who stopped after realizing she was not making headway. For Sue, it was to be the start of a bad day.
John Bow and Dan Wise were eager to make their mark in the MUFY Games, and started practising almost nightly prior to the games. Luck was on their side as the workload for the week was little, all upcoming major tests still a long way to go. However, if practice was any indication, then their run in the Games looks short, as their practice sessions ended in losses, John citing a lack of communication and form. Academically, he also seemed to be on a bad run, getting his worst ever marks on a recent Econs test,similar to Sue, while Hans continued surprising himself with maintaining his. With his future plans still in doubt, John needs to pull several rabbits out of his hat to stop the rot, in both badminton and academics.
The MUFY Games had arrived, and the college grounds were littered with many students participating in the several events open. Joy was plastered on those not taking part, as it was a rare "holiday". Hans, Angie, Nick and Sue decided to make an appearance to support their friends. For Sue and Angie, it was unclear if they were rooting for Dan and John or Javis and Leo. The much aniticipated match ended up in a one-sided triumph, with John and Dan making a mockery of the girls' crushes despite not hitting top form. They managed to get past their next opponents in the quarter-finals despite clearly not getting into top gear, which was a worry for John as he feared more skillful players would punish them. And he was right, as he and Dan were sent packing in the Semis by the eventual winners. Their progress was not unnoticed though, as Nick, Sue, Angie and Hans 'cheered' for them from the stands, with the girls sneaking glances at their crushes whenever they could. And for Angie, her day got better.
Nick again followed the Hometowners for lunch, while the rest, including Theo, decided to hit Sunway Pyramid for a movie, in which Nick decided to follow. On the way, Hans spotted poor Javis dragging his feet under the blazing sun, and a delighted Angie made the bold decision to invite him for a movie. Delight turned to euphoria as he accepted, culminating in crazy shrieks from Angie. For Sue, she was glad enough to share her friend's joy, as Leo refused to join in. On top of that, he was spotted with another girl, who looked like his girlfriend. 2nd guy, 2nd failure for Sue. For Angie, her after-movie walk and staircase chat with Javis put things in a very promising position for the pair.
The All-Sitiawan Rejects look to be rejects of their own, with Diane Shine, Nick Ivans and Hans Basil seemingly departing into their own worlds. Diane's constant absence, coupled with meals with Cheeze Kenzo, sent a clear message. Nick's continuous rejection to join the Outsiders for lunch was a not-so-subtle indication that he was on his way out. As for Hans, he had brought "emo" to a whole new level, as his actions and behaviour-his slow and silent departure from the Outsiders- the past week had stumped everyone. Those who tried to pry for answers from him were met with silent resilience, as even his once-confidante John Bow was unable to seek out the problem. While Hans' future now looks in major doubt, the future of the All-Sitiawan Rejects also looks to be in turmoil, with the cracks growing bigger by the day. As for the Hometowners, their future together continue to shine brightly, seemingly without a worry in the world.
Disagreements became louder, attitudes started stinking and the atmosphere matched Antartica to perfection. If the emotional cracks weren't visible, the physical ones were all too clear to see. Hans Basil was placed in the uncomfortable postion of having to make a choice between two different minds, and ultimately stood his ground as he failed in trying to please both sides. It ended with Nick Ivans eating lunch alone while Hans, Angie Flo, Sue Anne, Theo Oscar, Mitch and Alicia trooped together for theirs. Nick was not the only one ostracized from the All-Sitiawan Rejects though- there were deeper rumbles within the entire faction. Sue, Theo, Diane Shine and Thomas had escaped to Sunway Pyramid without informing Nick and Hans, leaving the latter extremely bewildered. If this is a glimpse of the future, then indeed it does not look rosy. At least for the outsiders. For the Hometowners, their pact remains solid.
Sanya Dival realized that her hasty actions and outbursts were perhaps uncalled for, as her days of absence from the social scene ended with her apologizing to Hans while drooling over a very formal and smart looking Mango Mophead. Despite the uncertainty of his status, Sanya continued living in her fantasy world. But it all stopped abruptly when she accidentally hit a nerve with Hans, possibly discovering a very shocking secret he had desperately been trying to keep.
Sanya was not the only girl falling head over heels for a guy. Sue Anne and Angie Flo continued the crush wave, although only one made progress, while the other recieved a massive blow.
The MUFY Games were in a few days, and a very promising match up was made in the Badminton Men's Doubles- John Bow and Dan Wise against Javis James and Leo Jon; the past crushes against the current ones. And it was this fact that made a mess out of the fumbling duo.
Sue and Angie were having one of their many girl talks about their respective crushes when a group of guys approached them from behind, eager to view the badminton schedules. The ladies ignored them and continued gushing about their boys. If only they had bothered to look, for it would have spared them the resulting embarrassment and agony, seeing that it was their crushes who were behind them, probably listening to their girly and amusing chatter. Fortunately, their hopes weren't crushed. Yet.
A week after Oral Presentation had started, and Diane Shine, Hans Basil and Angie Flo still had not done theirs. Diane was up first, and managed to overcome her initial fear as she grew in confidence throughout the presentation. Angie and Hans did each other no favours as they continued piling the nerves amidst practising. When their turns arrived, they looked smart, but only Angie's presentation matched her appearance, as Hans' nerves clearly showed. Their luck swapped in the Q & A segment however, as Hans breezed through whatever was thrown at him, and Angie got shot down by her lecturer. At least it was over. But not for Sue, as her battle with the Pratibitch resumed. Students coming in late had never ruffled Pat Riba's feathers, until recently. Sue had tested Pat's patience on a couple of occasions, but did not get caught. Until one day. The Pratibitch's sarcastic blast was as black as her skin, and Sue countered it with nonchalance plastered on her face, irking the former even more, who stopped after realizing she was not making headway. For Sue, it was to be the start of a bad day.
John Bow and Dan Wise were eager to make their mark in the MUFY Games, and started practising almost nightly prior to the games. Luck was on their side as the workload for the week was little, all upcoming major tests still a long way to go. However, if practice was any indication, then their run in the Games looks short, as their practice sessions ended in losses, John citing a lack of communication and form. Academically, he also seemed to be on a bad run, getting his worst ever marks on a recent Econs test,similar to Sue, while Hans continued surprising himself with maintaining his. With his future plans still in doubt, John needs to pull several rabbits out of his hat to stop the rot, in both badminton and academics.
The MUFY Games had arrived, and the college grounds were littered with many students participating in the several events open. Joy was plastered on those not taking part, as it was a rare "holiday". Hans, Angie, Nick and Sue decided to make an appearance to support their friends. For Sue and Angie, it was unclear if they were rooting for Dan and John or Javis and Leo. The much aniticipated match ended up in a one-sided triumph, with John and Dan making a mockery of the girls' crushes despite not hitting top form. They managed to get past their next opponents in the quarter-finals despite clearly not getting into top gear, which was a worry for John as he feared more skillful players would punish them. And he was right, as he and Dan were sent packing in the Semis by the eventual winners. Their progress was not unnoticed though, as Nick, Sue, Angie and Hans 'cheered' for them from the stands, with the girls sneaking glances at their crushes whenever they could. And for Angie, her day got better.
Nick again followed the Hometowners for lunch, while the rest, including Theo, decided to hit Sunway Pyramid for a movie, in which Nick decided to follow. On the way, Hans spotted poor Javis dragging his feet under the blazing sun, and a delighted Angie made the bold decision to invite him for a movie. Delight turned to euphoria as he accepted, culminating in crazy shrieks from Angie. For Sue, she was glad enough to share her friend's joy, as Leo refused to join in. On top of that, he was spotted with another girl, who looked like his girlfriend. 2nd guy, 2nd failure for Sue. For Angie, her after-movie walk and staircase chat with Javis put things in a very promising position for the pair.
The All-Sitiawan Rejects look to be rejects of their own, with Diane Shine, Nick Ivans and Hans Basil seemingly departing into their own worlds. Diane's constant absence, coupled with meals with Cheeze Kenzo, sent a clear message. Nick's continuous rejection to join the Outsiders for lunch was a not-so-subtle indication that he was on his way out. As for Hans, he had brought "emo" to a whole new level, as his actions and behaviour-his slow and silent departure from the Outsiders- the past week had stumped everyone. Those who tried to pry for answers from him were met with silent resilience, as even his once-confidante John Bow was unable to seek out the problem. While Hans' future now looks in major doubt, the future of the All-Sitiawan Rejects also looks to be in turmoil, with the cracks growing bigger by the day. As for the Hometowners, their future together continue to shine brightly, seemingly without a worry in the world.
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