APU@TPM : Orientation

Day 3:

Day 3 was a bit interesting. Since all of us introduced ourselves the day before  I had a general idea of their aims and target. Meh~~ cant really say that I do but I at least know their names. Hah.. =)
Along with that, each of them displayed a new look. One with confidence and certainty. I could even go on to say that I could feel their aura. It's like the competition to achieve greatness and excellence had just begun. Even though these friendly rivals are healthy and a great motivator, I was honestly startled by their aura at first.

The atmosphere was no longer thick but each individual now wears their own aura. With this each encounter, with different individuals, gives off a different atmosphere. After that early moment of being startled these new atmosphere fascinates me. I mean, we each come from a different background and many of us come from different countries, apart from the locals of course. With that each of us have a different way of doing things and a different style in how we see a problem. 3 years of this unique blend is gonna be awesome!!

" Schnitzel Awesome~~ Saaawwwsome. !! "

Nothing much other than further getting to know the UC1F1308 intake lot occurs on this day.
Last day of orientation should be something to look forward to.
Sorry I couldn't join you bros for lunch Sarvin and Aiyas~

APU@TPM : Orientation

Day 2 :

~~ The day after Day 1. Wednesday.

As if the pressure of yesterday was not enough, Day 2 orientation starts bloody early. Well, it starts early minus any bloodshed. Apart from that guy that had a paper-cut from his Student Welcome Pack.

The day starts like it continued from where it left off on Day 1. So I sank back in into my seat and watch as time flies... very...very...VERY.....slowly. Ugh! But soon as the first half of the day had passed I manage to get to know a guy from my state of birth. From SABAH!! bah~ Kihhee... this guy keeps to himself at first but then, as it turns out, he has a million stories to share. Which makes me all curious to hear as it involves SABAH!!!  XD

 " Boleh bah kalau kau !!! "

Love that phrase from back home, as in back in Sabah. By the start of the second half of the day the thick atmosphere seems to be more " normal ". I think its because I managed to get to know someone and my nerves of nervousness and excitement is back in my control. "Stay calm~~ stay calm MEA~~ 3 more years to go.". Yeah~ not really a great encouragement there.

This guy is friendly that it makes talking to him easy. When we reach the 'ice-breaking' part, thank you Allah for the 'ice-breaking' session, I was fortunate enough to be in the same group as him. As if that wasn't a blessing enough, I also had the pleasure of getting to know many a amazing people in this group. It turns out we just needed a little push to break our cocoon, to get out of our comfort zone, to get to know each other. Yeah, Sarvin and Fara~~ Dip 'n Dip!!! Let's hit that joint!!

 mmmm....mmm...mmm...Lush~~~~

As the 'ice-breaking' session reaches its end, we all did what every Malaysian did during their early stages of education when they first started school. We each stood up and went...
Each of us: "Hii~~ guys!!"
Guys n' Gals: 'Hii~~'
Us: "My name is - - - -. And I'm from  - - -.  - - years old. Planning to do the - - - course." *sits back down*
Well~~ We each did THAT apart from this guys that invites all of us to his home town. Which is a lovely gesture, and it'd be a pleasure to do so, but duuude~~. There approx. 200 other intakes wanting to introduce themselves after your massive speech plus invitation. XD
Thank you though~

APU@TPM : Orientation

Day 1 :

The day before the orientation start I had checked in into my accommodation and unpacked. The wardens are to-the-point which makes what they explain easily understood. Once everything was settled I went ahead and gotten to know my house-mates. They're an awesome bunch each to their own but friendly, and accepted a new house-mate quite well. They are all from foundation so its difficult to be in synch but I'll leave it to time. I had gotten the room all to myself which is neat. So, sleep was not an issue, once you remove insomnia out of the equation. The atmosphere at that time was somewhat exciting~ The nerves are just like always when treading in a new place.

From my accommodation at Vista, I had the rights, as stated by my Travel Pass, to use the APU [Asia Pacific University] bus to head to the main campus located at TPM [Technology Park Malaysia]. Still feeling all calm and curious about this new place I'm going to be spending 3 years in. Didn't know anyone yet at that time so I do my crazy thing and keep to my self. I think I heard people talking about this guy that talks to himself. Aaaaand I kinda had a feeling of it being me. Owh well~

The atmosphere on the bus was pretty intense. With all the new students, like me minus the crazy, heading for orientation as well. I guess they too were nervous but their poker faces are amazing.

Once we arrived, we were directed by the amazing Student Welcome team to pick up our Welcome Pack. They were friendly, and clear and precise with their instructions. Things were going fine. So, I went and gotten my Student Welcome Pack which consists of my Student ID, Student Handbook and the schedule of the day. From there the schedule lists which auditorium we needed to be in and on which floor. So, not knowing my way around I decided to just follow this group of new students hoping that we'd be heading in the same direction. To my wonders we were~ =D They lead the way walking with such confidence, or at least walking with less nervousness than me.

They entered the auditorium first then I followed. The moment I stepped into the auditorium the pressure suddenly increased. My leg feels so heavy. I look around and DEMM. its a massive hall. After a year of studying at home its a massive change. The atmosphere feels so thick, like the air had just been sucked out of the room. So I dragged myself up the auditorium steps and took my seat at the back.

The first day of APU@TPM. The rest of the day were just listening to "Welcome!!", "Welcome to APU!!~~" and more "Welcome Students of Intake UC1F1308!! To APU!!". It was an earful.

Approaching the end of Ramadhan~

Alhamdulillah. Again this year I've been given the chance to meet with ramadhan. I've been given the chance to go through the whole of ramadhan. Alhamdulillah shukur~

This year. Ramadhan is different. It is without both of my late grandfathers.
Here and there, from time to time, the emptiness would seep into my heart and remain there.
But it IS ramadhan. Each day is filled with an activity and new people. The emptiness is still there reminding me of them, may they rest in peace, Al Fatihah. However, my days a filled with something that allows me to look forward. Reminding me to be positive, to be active, to be steadfast and to be more patient.

To be positive upon the future and what may occur.
To be active in pursuing the future.
To be steadfast in accepting what is thrown my way.
To be more patients as things don't always occur as I may expect them to.

Nearing the end, it got me thinking. Have I done enough this ramadhan?
Have I utilised the opportunities presented to me in this blessed month?
Will I be given the same chance next year?
Will I get to meet ramadhan again?

Duit yang jeles.

Ramai yang tak tahu...hubungan antara duit satu ringgit dgn duit yang besaq2, seperti 50 ringgit au 20 ringgit, niee~
Mereka selalu jeles.
Kenapa~

Keluh RM1 kpd RM50:
"Aku jeles laa ngan hang. Tuan hang bawak hang pi merata. Dia bawak hang pi jalan, dia bawak hang pi ronda2, dia bawak hang pi shopping. Pi bowling pon dia bawak hang juga. Aku?? Tuan aku!?? hrmm... dpt kluaq pi kedai runcit pown dah kira bernasib baik...
Bkn stkt tu. Hang dpt duduk dlm wallet mahal2. Elok2 jer dier letak hang. Bila hang di kluarkan dari wallet itu, smooth-smooth lagi badan hang. Aku?? Tuan aku!?? hrmmm... dia selit2 jer aku tang mana dia senang... kalau dapat duduk dlm wallet pown... bila di keluar kan, badan aku x pernah smooth-smooth...mesti comot2, konyot2, kengkadang dah nak terkoyak dah...*geleng* *mengeluh* ".

Kata RM50 kpd RM1:
"Tapi~~ Aku pulak jeles ngan kau. Walau badan aku smooth-smooth... aku x pernah di bawa ke surau-surau atau ke masjid-masjid... kalau di bawa pown... aku x pernah di keluarkan...duduklah aku di dlm wallet itu.
Selalu kalau kau ada dlm wallet dgn aku... mesti engkau sahaja yang di keluarkan dn di masuk kan ke dlm tabung masjid-surau. Sebak dada ku kadang2 tu. Tp yang selalu... aku hanya bermasaman di dlm wallet yang mahal tu. Sbb bila tiba tuan aku pergi ke surau-masjid dia tinggal kan sahaja aku..di simpan sahaja wallet nya itu dlm laci... yer la kan... dia pergi pakai kain... wallet mahal mana pulak nak di muat kan.. engkau juga yang bernasib baik... dia selit kau kat celah lipatan... dia bawa kau... dia jaga kau sampai dia mendapat peluang untuk memasukkan kau ke dlm tabung masjid-surau~~ Aku memang!! jeles dgn kau!

Kihhee~~
XD
Nothing is ever sufficient and endlessly pleasing...
..as humans we longed for more; often for the something that we don't have.
Be thankful~~
Alhamdulillah... we each have a written path for us...
Let's just strive to walk down the path without getting lost.