OUT OF SIGHT, BUT NOT OUT OF MIND

I had to strain my eyes real hard trying to recognize the person who was calling me at the school corridor and it was Zaidi, a student from SPM 2002 batch. The last time I saw him was like after he was form five and I could not even figure out how long that was. As he came to school for other reason, we did not have the chance to chat. Just hope we can catch up some other time later.

This is Nuruddin. He moved to Bangi after the PMR examination. He called me in the morning, informing his whereabout and decided to come to school to meet. Since I had to go out for official thing (with the Principal's consent), so I had the chance to take him out for lunch at a fast food restaurant nearby. Really glad to meet him again after almost a year. So I guess until now, this is not the case of out of sight, out of mind. Maybe next time we can spend more time when we see each other.

RKA'S END OF YEAR GATHERING

Pn. Nilam (the school Principal), Pn. Rahmah and Pn. Raja Ainurraziyah

Yes, another gathering and this time organized by the Special Religious Classes Unit. It was held in the surau (a smaller version of a mosque) and it was semi-formal in a way because our Principal was also invited. As usual there were speeches and prize-giving ceremony, and eating food like chicken chop, spaghetti, pudding, coconut milk shake etc. I seriously need to lose a lot of weight.

with the students of RKA classes

the honourable guest giving away prizes

JB - BATU PAHAT - AIR HITAM - JB

I had to go to Batu Pahat for an official assignment. I asked Zahari, an ex-student, to tag along as he was having his semester break and had nothing to do at home. After the mission was accomplished, off we went to a few places along the way home.

stopped for lunch at a nasi beriyani shop in Peserai

outside and inside Pacific Mall Batu Pahat

After lunch, we went to the newest shopping complex in Batu Pahat. Tried to catch a movie, but we were not allowed entry because there were no other people watching that particular film. We tried again for another movie, and we got the same answer. There should be at least five people watching then only they would show.

at Clay Tan factory outlet in Air Hitam

Then, we stopped at the small town of Air Hitam because I needed to buy a few things. Air Hitam is well-known for its pottery and ceramic products as well as traditional home-made food prepared by the villagers. Before the completion of the North-South Highway, it was a lively place. Express buses, lorries and travelling people would stop here as the town was located in the middle of the route. Back then, there were not that many eating places operating 24-hours so people did not have much choice.

flowers, flowers, all around...

And before heading home, we stopped at Machap R&R. We had the Big Apple Donuts bought earlier at the mall, which was my first time. MY REVIEW: the doughnuts were too soft, it was almost like a piece of bread, unlike Dunkin Donut or Krispy Kreme. I guess it was not my cup of tea. However, the the toppings and fillings come in variety of colours and flavours , so the temptation is quite strong. The look can be deceiving though. Oh now I am even doing food review in my blog.

enjoying Big Apple Donut at Machap R&R

Thanks to Zahari for being a good company, and a good navigator cum photographer indeed. I did not feel asleep at all while driving all the way to and fro. Maybe we will go and catch another movie another time.

HAVING A WILD TIME AT KFC

the invitation and the programme

Eating KFC had never been more fun. The students (as well as the teachers) of 2KP1 had really brought the house down. People ordering food downstairs might wonder what was going on with all the continuous noises, screams and laughters. They were having the class party outside the school, thank god, and I hope I had played my role to make them come to this decision. I guessed we had conquered the restaurant for a short two hours but I think this memory would always stay in the minds of the people who had come to celebrate a year of being together. They will go to the morning session next year and I am going to miss you all.

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prize-giving and prize-exchanging session

fun people

and more fun people

the teachers: Pn. Siti Adaniyah (form teacher), Pn. Suhana and Pn. Noraliza Mazni

thanks for the gifts

AFTERNOON SESSION'S PREFECTS' YEAR-END PARTY

the invitation card

I was invited to another event, this time organized by the afternoon sessions' prefects at the school canteen. Besides eating, there were other activities like a mini football match among the boys and this was the first time I had encountered such activity in this kind of function. And there were lucky draws as well. The food was good, seriously, and there were a lot of fun and laughters too. Perhaps they should prepare something in a bigger scale next year.

the teachers at the dining table

Mr. Nasir, Mr. Sin and Puan Yusidah

with the prefects, boys and girls, Malay, Chinese and Indians

END YEAR POT LUCK

This time it was the last one for this year. Another pot luck with the theme kampung food - traditionally prepared Malay dishes. The dishes were home-cooked and they were in abundance, too much food until you would not be able to choose which one to take (and that is with a bit of exaggeration). There were various dishes like fish gulai, many types of kerabu, prawn sambal tumis, salted fish, fish crackers and many more which I do not know how to translate the names into English. For those who have been following my blog, you must have found that this is a regular event held regularly in the staff room. Food is supposed to bring people together. And there will be other events that will involve eating and more eating on Saturday. Sunday and Tuesday. I desperately need to lose some weight now.

MOVIE REVIEW 3 - THIS IS IT

I sneaked out in the middle of the night to watch this movie and I was glad I had done that. It is not actually a movie but more of a documentary of a concert that-would-never-be by the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. I grew up with MJ, as early as when I was in form 1, listening to his songs and watching his moves. He indeed had changed the world with his music. But too bad, he was gone too early. This film was about the rehearsals that they had for his concert planned to be held in London just before his death. He was only performing for the rehearsals but you would be mesmerized by his music, his songs, his dance moves and best of all, his charisma as a true performer on stage, as if you were watching the real concert. Everything on stage was huge, and how people had worked very hard to put such a show. The dancing was superb. The dancers had to be chosen from hundreds who came for the audition, then they were eliminated until the few were chosen as for the concert, something like "So You Think You Can Dance". As mentioned from the interview, the dancers "were the extension of MJ" and "they must have the ooze" to perform. At times, I wonder how these people could move in such a way, synchronized and beautifully choreographed, as if they were MJ themselves. And the most important thing, I was enjoying myself listening to all the songs, feeling every beat and every word. And when he sang "Beat It", I felt like I was 13 again.

Now, stand up everybody, and kowtow to the King. I have truly enjoyed myself, and for those who have not watched this film yet, shame on you. Ooppss, sorry for being too emotional.