Rubble-Alert

I really am running out of things to talk about. And I can't believe that just made my first sentence. Not a good start I believe, yet I hope nobody seconds that. Like seriously, don't! Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, remember? If no then memorize now! How irresponsible.

 Since there's nothing in the upper compartment, let's give a few moments of fame to the author who has put behind her 99-problems-and-the-book-ain't- one issue only to honor her fans. Might sound cheesy. I mean the upcoming. You thought the previous line didn't you?
Hmm as much as I want to please you and stand by the truth, I choose to sport authority like an old hand.
In your face, take that!

So how's life Renuka? Well, while stress is running rampant doing somersaults in my life  shading under the tree called exam, I'm still sailing smoothly in my ship of ........of........friendship? Haha too cliche-like! Nonsense. In my ship of di-ship-line of course.
Lameness-alert!

Honestly speaking, exams come and go. I'm just used to this already. Come'on I have been doing it for semesters and years, like a pro man, can't complain.

Apart from exams, things have been smooth and awesome actually. Glad that I've started to work out again. Having some plans for myself during the 3 week holidays, let's see how things go. And can't miss the fact that Bayern officially won the Bundesliga title and the treble on Saturday. It was really amazing to watch your favorite them win something, someone was right. The next one would be the CL finals against Dortmund. Anticipating it so very much. Please  do not interrogate me on the whys and hows, I just got addicted to football. I was reading the laws of game like some TSL subject, finishing it in a few hours, gaining myself a passion-badge. Can't brag further because i'm still a rookie, more to learn y'all. Plus I'm not a soul who can bear the wrath of true-seasoned football fans around the world. Never take it global, that's my policy.

One thing I should say here though, like very crucial, mother of crucial.
News, people, news, they spread like fire, uncontrollable, spreading throughout an area of vicinity. I officially from a feminine, quiet girl had been stamped on my face in red, as a football fan! Not that I'm blushing or shrinking in fear, merely spreading alerts around that 'news, people, news, they spread like fire'. After-all what are experiences if not shared, right?

Anything else to add?
Haha sounds like the lady at the KFC counter, yet shamelessly I want to say yes. Yes I want to add. I want to add ..................... yes!  I want to add that we have to love all and hate none. Probably doesn't make any sense with the paragraphs of rubble I have written, yet I still insist on adding that. But why?

So apparently it is proven that you want more *flattered*.  No ?
Hey you dug your own grave! Now listen while I preach.

I want everyone to love everyone, understand? All for the reason we are together forming this world. Someway or another, we help each other, we become dependent on one another. Remember the wise words from the wise person. Oh you stop, it's not me in this case. Follow will you. I'm talking about the man who said ' No man is an island'. You read that, one more time.
Love ok? I will be watching. I will be watching each and every single one of you , not.  I will be watching Hannibal tonight. So I have to go now.

Till next time,
The-widely-loved-and-devoted-shamelees-self-absorbed-blogger
Renuka G

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Power.

Before I even start about this one, let me tell you, life goes on no matter what. 

POWER. Power is a pursuit many seek. Once one gets there, it can either mean positive authority or otherwise. At worse circumstances, it provokes extreme desire or desperation to cling to it till kingdom come. The scenario in my homeland is most probably the latter. 

With power comes great responsibility , that's what a quote says. In the real world though, with power comes great money and that's all which matters . To not lose it, some 'experts' suggest, doing some 'investments' behind closed doors , playing a couple of tricks in darkness, later when the power is sustained, throw conscience aside and come up with serious analysis of victory hoping the audience are toddlers holding Race cards. This too will last, trust me. Prickly though, the mentioned in an absolute example of power-abuse which remarks huge gain on one side and helplessness among the true Malaysians who are of course NOT members of any countries who are rewarded a lucrative amount to 'pay a visit' for a day, to relate it with the current GE-13 scenario.

I'm not someone who cares much about the politics but any literate citizen could understand the situation and pity the nation. We have seen those in power making wonders in minutes during the so-called uncalled Earth Hour celebration, think about the past 5 years. To think of another 5 years, I hope none would faint. 

perghhh

Calling my nation a nation of democracy would humiliate many dictionaries which has defined it perfectly. Based on my previous knowledge, too much power given to an individual, the leadership style is Authoritative not democratic. So what is Malaysia now? What is the future of Malaysia when democracy is thrown out the window? What will the politicians whose name have been smeared with indelible ink do with so little support? How long will the media mercilessly run untrue and racist headlines? 

Keep scratching your head.

One consolation being, Malaysians stood united for their voting rights, a great-loyal crowd to change the nation into a better one we saw on 050513. The rest was authored, no-brainer. Yet many are still fighting the battle, a simple thank you and hats off to them, especially the Malaysian youths.

Darkness could mean so much, but we will somehow see light at the end. Have faith! Tomorrow is another day.

Renuka G ( Another ordinary Malaysian stating the 'obvious')

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The Best!

Pheww! It feels good to finally go back after 1 month plus being imprisoned in Terengganu, yet traveling back and forth from Marang to Batu Rakit. The night-driving my god! Happy that now I can wrap everything up and shelve what I went through, only focusing on the final exams and of course the holidays. Tomorrow is an excuse upon the 13th General Election to go home and enjoy a few scoops of BR while doing some window shopping. Can life get any better? than BR? Totally not :D

But prior leaving Terengganu, there's an important game to watch. Actually I have been biting my nails since morning itself about the 2nd leg of the UEFA semi finals between Barca and Bayern.

Though Bayern beat Barca with a 4-O victory at home ground, the spanish team being a legendary team in the world of football, a comeback is certainly in the cards. The only question is whether Bayern can keep up their performance during the 1st leg. Without denying there were dissatisfactions exchanged by fans of the two teams regarding the penalties denied and goals by Bayern which were arguable, but the 2nd leg is going to be a brand new match. Hoping to see both teams being at their best and may the deserving team wins and face Dortmund in the finals.

As a fan, I hope to see Bayern triumph, however, Camp Nou doesn't seem like an easy-ground. Barca will strike back , that's inevitable, just like R. Madrid the previous night. In the last 10 mins, 2 goals scored, Hats off!

Bayern therefore has to beat the best to be the best, thats what my friend always tell me.

Another 3 hours before the kick off. Fingers-crossed!

Mia San Mia

BTW Happy Voting Malaysians! May everything begin and end with much peace and success.

Renuka G

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Fragile Values Failed Rules

Promises can at times be an excuse to buy time and I’m going to use that to my advantage tonight. I know I owe you guys something but all I can convey is my apology because you have to wait a lil longer for the ‘soon’ that I promised. Can’t help it.

So what's up now? 

Read up people.

Will you agree if I were to say we are different from one another  because of our values? Physique being a thing I don't want to touch on, values certainly tops the list of what makes a person special and unique in their own way. Speaking of values, what are they? Are they rules by another name that we set upon ourselves? 

Yes I'd agree on that. Values are indeed rules outlined by ourselves to set a standard  on what we want to be and who we want to refrain from becoming. We structure the pain and pleasure in our lives based upon these rules. Rules and values are supreme dictators of our happiness, if you look close enough. The only way we can attain long-term happiness is to live by the aforementioned which are a set of ideals to guide us into living life with much satisfaction. 

Simply put, there is always pleasure in doing something you believe is the right thing and pain awaits on the other end if you rebel against it.

The problem with many people though is, they are confused of their values thus they have fragile rules. That being an issue, they either stumble upon every hurdle or mirror another person whom they assume ideal without having any idea of that particular person's values and purpose of life. To copy is a shortcut, indeed, however, somewhere along the line you will find yourself stopping being flustered of your own identity. 

Values the base of every rule we form, are compass that guides us through life. Losing the compass is one thing, starting a journey without one smells like double trouble for me. 

If you could just open your eyes, you might see many people roaming around without personal values. When they see someone could write so well, they want to write too. When they see another having a Chanel bag, they hop on the trend without even knowing how to pronounce the label right. It's like the scenario of a kid in toy store jumping at every toy he sees. 

So, later what happens? Easy. They will somehow at one point get sick of it and yearn to have their own set of values wanting to live a life of their own without impersonating another. Back to square one, the search.

Therefore, the bottom line being, we just have to acknowledge that we are special. Everyone is, in fact. I remember struggling sometime ago and now I know I'm on the right track. I built myself, I have a set of rules, I adhere by it and I bask in pure happiness out of every step I take.

Good luck finding yourself!

Renuka G

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Satisfaction and Shades

In a materialistic world in which everyone strives and chases after money, I'd like to work for satisfaction. In just 3 weeks of my practicum I've spent approximately RM 200 on the rewards for the pupils and also for things used to create teaching aids. If you have read all my posts under the label of 'The teacher in me', you would find out that I once said if anyone want a cozy life out of teaching, just quit. A teacher's pay offers one  comfort and the most is a good sum of savings for a yearly vacation, unless you are serving in the interiors whereby you receive a lucrative, I consider lucrative amount in the name of allowance.

If you were to ask any senior teachers who sticks by this profession, they would say one word 'satisfaction'. Not the one you get when you see the bulge on your wallet or your fat bank balance. It is of different sort. Teachers shape individuals. While parents shape a few of theirs, teachers at school do the same to dozens and dozens of children who is of different blood, ethnicity and most certainly abilities. It isn't easy. Books only can't do the job, it takes experience, patience and sincerity.

The three weeks had been a hell of a ride. It started of with yelling and hitting the desk with the ruler, later develop into lecturing about values and finally after bonding with them, I earned the badge of 'Cool teacher' in SK Batangan. I did not physically hurt any of them. Well I believe I don't have to. There are many alternatives to class control. Deep inside I know I don't have to step on my values only to get their attention or run my lesson. Choices were plenty and I experimented many. Somewhere along the line, everything worked out , I now have their attention during my lesson. The money I've spent doesn't matter anymore to me for I've brought change in them. I've taught them something. And even more priceless is when they wait at my parking space at school for me and Ain to arrive only to stalk us to the staff room and play hide and seek-of-a-sort with both of us. Our daily-morning routine it is.

No matter what, I'm still a shopaholic, frugal shopaholic :D The other day I was shopping for a pair of shades online, for the first time apparently! Since Ray-ban is growing too common in the market , seeing every tom dick and harry wearing a pair of Ray-ban Aviator , I was looking at Marc by Marc ( since I feel it's better in terms of sunglasses compared to Marc Jacobs' collection) and of course BVLGARI including  a few other signature names best-known for shades. SO how to pick the perfect pair of sunglasses?? That will take up my next fashion-post here, after a long break!

Marc by Marc-Aviator..how I love aviator glasses!( not exactly this piece)

Good night!

Renuka G

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Taking the Trouble

Exactly!!!

I'm not so sure whether I'm really into the new routine yet I'm secretly enjoying it. Waking up early in the morning, getting ready to school carrying more bags than the kids, entering the class, teaching, playing games with the pupils, meetings, training the kids for events, preparing teaching aids, outlining lessons. Wow that's indeed a long list! New routines of mine they are. I love this change though it's momentary, it allows me to be busy and venture into new things and make better my creativity apart from stimulating my thinking.

It feels good to be a trainee teacher. And even better is seeing the kids get excited the moment they know you are entering their class, watching them learn and finally gets it after all the hard work you've put in making the teaching aids. A profession full of blessings and sacrifices which comes with equal amount of stress and hardwork. True enough I won't be doing this for the rest of my life as this degree is just a stepping stone for me, however, I'm proud that I will at least be a part of it for another 4 years approximately. Fingers crossed.

There's so much to learn, so much to improve, such a long way to success. Gotta keep up the positive spirit. Go Renuka!

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