melaniehwa's randomness: #5. Money, spoken of a Zombie.

Though only twenty-one, I have so many things that I would like to achieve; for one that is definitely to be rich. Its pretty redundant to say, I guess, who wouldn't want to be rich? I've been working since I was pretty young and  I have learnt the value of money the hard way. But still, I've always wondered, what will happen when I am actually rich? I'm just saying, what if. I'm never really a materialistic person, no, I'm not saying money isn't important to me, fuck yeah, it is. And like I've said in a post I've written before this, money is important, but it ain't everything. And if you'd know me, I get pretty much contented whenever I get enough money to simply fulfill whatever I want, that is for now, the most costly of all, my wanderlust. 

Going back to the point, I've always wondered, what if one day, I am rich? Will everything still mean as much as it is to me now? I have supported everything that I have and I want so far from my hard earned money and with that, everything that I reap has a bigger meaning attached to it. But when money isn't a problem to me anymore(hopefully) in the future, will my passion for travelling still be as deep and meaningful? or will it simply feel like being in another city in Malaysia? Will I still be passionately writing about what I feel and learn from my adventures and dreams of becoming a globetrotter? Will I still feel terribly touched by the life stories that I have the privilege to cross paths with or will I be nonchalant about it? Will it still be as exciting for me to venture into the unknown and absorbing as much as I can from the foreign land? I wouldn't know, honestly.

Money, capable of pushing humans to their limits. Question is, is it really an advocate of fear or the enforcer of human will, to survive and to do better? Either way, money is capable nonetheless to act as a drive into pushing humans to beyond their limits. But then, comes the question, is pushing beyond human limits a good thing? or does it deter humans from our moral beliefs and values(which acts as our limitation)? Is it good then to be rich but yet with no moral values to uphold proudly?

But then again, will I ever feel rich enough to be rich? An honest question to all I guess, will enough ever be enough for you? Money, funny thing I would say, is just good quality paper with the faces of influential people printed on it and yet, people would go to unfathomable distances just to try to get as much of it as possible. Notice I said try, cause it will never be possible to have all of it. Again, what good would money be, if 2012 decides to strike? or maybe a zombie apocalypse? Money is then, nothing but a piece of paper that perhaps, you would use to wipe your hind after your toilet business. So again, what is money but something that the society has assigned value to?

Money, a pretty scary demon, as what most people would refer to it as. Capable of controlling the minds and lives of millions of people. I've read before, how humans today are pretty much like zombies of monetary values. I personally think, that it is rather true. How many people out there, that are actually alive, doing whatever they would like to do and yet not being binded to slavery of money? Fear of not being able to pay the bills on time or perhaps providing dinner on the table every single night? Again, it all comes back to what is money exactly? Something that is simply an abstract idea, yet as history has showed, powerful enough to cause war and deaths of many.

So how exactly do you view money, something so abstract that has ultimately no meaning but has been pinned a monetary value by the society who has taught us all to be materialistic growing up? I don't know, really, and I'm just like you, very much an enslaved zombie, here ranting about.

melaniehwa's randomness: #4. The Malaysian Education System.

 

picture taken off google.com

I would say, I am rather proud of Malaysia when it comes to their education system. However, as much as I would like to say I would enrol my kids with the local education system, I’d reconsider my options. Why, you wonder? Since my first statement was of one that supports the system, and yet, I am being nothing but a hypocrite on my very second statement. Well, here’s my sincere view upon the Malaysian Educational system that I believe, everyone has grew up with.

As my first sentiment goes, I am rather proud of the Malaysian Education system. Being the avid traveller I am, I have been to several places in the Southeast region of Asia. I have to admit that the Malaysian Government has indeed done a great job in raising us, from my father’s generation up to my three year-old nephew who’s in his first year of kindergarten, into a better literate community compared to the many countries out there. I sincerely express my gratitude for the past decade of learning at a local government school and for the efforts of teachers of all races in educating me tirelessly towards becoming a successful person in the society one day.

I am brought up in a MIC community as early as I can recite the alphabets A to Z. My circle of close friends in fact is what most people refer to as a mini 1Malaysia. I speak perfect Bahasa and I know several Tamil words (you have to admit, that language must have been the hardest language to learn ever in the whole world) With the Malaysian Education System, I would say it has helped a lot in bringing us different races all together, I know it definitely did for me.

Knowing that our upper secondary, form six (or rather our whole Malaysian Education System) is actually the best among other pre-university programs available in Malaysia, I dare say that I am pretty proud of what the Malaysian Education System have come to in the past 50 years after our independence. With this being said, I did not choose this pathway when I was at crossroads, deciding between the many pamphlets which university and course to choose from. I have decided to enrol with UTAR (a semi-government university, which offers a cheaper option but promises a great educational system, a choice that I’ve regretted not cause of the educational system here, but more of the community that breeds here) instead of going to Form Six cause of the low chances of getting into a local university with the choice of subject desired for non-bumiputeras. I know the quota system has been better over the years, but I dare say, the situation is pretty much still the same now.

On the other hand, I would like to highlight the fact that many irrelevant subjects has been taught in school. I remember that I needed to learn how to sew as a subject when I was in my lower secondary. I’d say I understand the reason behind this very decision by the government. They would like Malaysians to have the basic knowledge of living if all else fails; for example, if there should be a zombie apocalypse or that 2012 came but Malaysians somewhat survived. But I beg to differ. I think that it is a waste of time for kids to be learning about knowledge that they have total zero interest in and that same amount of time, could be invested on something else useful. This point for example, I would have to agree with the American Education System. At a very young age indeed, young Americans are given a chance to choose the subjects that they like and focus on what they want to do in life. I don’t know if you agree with me on this, but I’ve always believe that the earlier people realises what they want in life, the faster they work towards them. And hence, -1 for Malaysian Education system.

So it all comes back to the point whether will I send my kids to the local government school. I know this is a decision that I will not have to make in many more years to come, but I guess, for now, at this very point of life, I would say; I’ll definitely provide my children with a better choice if I can afford it. Perhaps migrating? Or maybe private international schooling system? I don’t really know right now, but I guess, if the Malaysian Education system wants to win the hearts of all parents out there, I suggest them move quick.

melaniehwa's randomness # 3.: the Royal Wedding live telecast!

It has been every girl's fairy tale to marry a Prince and it is definitely a fairy tale come true for the beautiful Kate Middleton. Witness the live telecast of the fairy tale wedding right this instant at Westminister's Abbey (a place that I MUST visit, one day) by clicking this link now! Now, now girls, don't be sourgrapes. Though we girls couldn't be the girl that the Prince Charming chooses, we should still be happy for the newly weds. Oh, btw, I think its sad that the Prince is balding now. He used to be every girl's Prince Charming. Oh well, I guess, its good for the-soon-to-be Princess Kate Middleton, if not most girls from all around the world would have started to plot against her. Do also read more from the CNN's liveblog about the union of these two lovebirds.

The place where all fairy tales, come true.

the Westminister's Abbey.
I die die must go this place!

Some pictures taken live from the wedding ceremony.

 Prince William (center) arrives with his brother, Prince Harry.

The famous handsome David Beckham arrives with his beautiful wife, Victoria Beckham.

oh, and did I mention how simply gorgeous Kate's wedding gown is? It is designed by Sarah Burton at Alexander McQueen. Look at it! I would die for that wedding dress.

On a side note, please tell me someone noticed the similarities between Kate Middleton and the American Nickelodeon star, Amanda Bynes! Look at this picture!

Check out the live stream link NOW as the ROYAL WEDDING commences!
Congratulations to the new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge!

melaniehwa.

melaniehwa's randomness: #2. Disney.

I'm recently glued to my lappie. 

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All thanks to this video.



And so,
I feel like a three year old again.
With the cute little birdies, friendly mices and pumpkin carriages,
With the beautiful pink and purple, shimmering, Cinderella dresses,
With the evil step sisters and poisonous apples out to get me,
and With my prince charming, living happily ever after.
Ahhhh~

0.0. i know. lawl.
i miss my very first best friend,
Disney,
which i grew up with.
annnndd.....
a girl can dream, no?
weeee!

melaniehwa.

melaniehwa's randomness: #1. Never Lose Courage.

I was surfing the net when I actually came across this website, thingsweforget.blogspot.com. The owner of the site, a Singaporean who goes around Singapore and leave post-it notes in public places. Though with that small little yellow space, he is able to share his drawings and little words of encouragement. I once wrote a post in my other blog, about how a simple act of random kindness from a stranger can go a long way in making someone else's day. I still do believe it till this very day. And this particular post-it note really struck me.

Never Lose Courage; face your fears. Many of you who know me will know that I'm not exactly one who gets scared easily, nor do I give up easily. But I'm no superwoman. Life's a bitch, and need not me say more bout that, I'm pretty sure you have your own encounters with that particular phrase yourself. And life, can sometimes suck the light out of you. But never, ever lose courage. I believe that one of the most important things in life is to believe in yourself. Though through the darkest days when you feel that there is no hope and no one left, believe in that little voice telling you to hold on tight. Gather your courage and face your fears because God will never put you through something that is too big for you. And believe me, you will be triumphant and the better days are waiting for you.

melaniehwa.