First off, I realize there are so many more lessons to learn in life, including
cutting fruits =D,
washing clothes, and dealing with
COCKROACHES on an almost daily basis!
Just within the first week itself, my brave heart roomates, Ming Ying, and E Von, have killed THREE cockroaches, under sofas, on clothes, in our bedrooms, bathroom etc. We've seen at least five cockroaches - meaning there are still two in the apartment, unless these roaches have escaped out of the window (which will be GREAT news =)). Let me just give a brief description of the scene in which the
ROACH ARRIVES:
(shrill screams) COCKROACH! AHHH!!
Everyone would be running out of the rooms, standing on the sofa, or prancing around on the beds. (more screams and yelps). The brave hero runs to the kitchen, for a broom, dustpan and mop. Some offer to fetch a pail of water. Then, the chasing BEGINS.
BAM! The cockrach escapes yet again. BAM! The cockroach moves into the bathroom. More screams follow. The water splashing starts. Pails of water are emptied into the bathroom, specifically at the cockroach. The BAMming goes on, until the hero is finally successful. Everyone heaves a BIG sigh of relief.
Well, besides the cockroach distress, the room is a little better than what I expected, after all the spring cleaning by our dear parents =). Two rooms per apartment. Each room has two lockers, two beds and a small bedside table for each of us. The living room consists of a whiteboard, four softboards, four tables, a fan, two lights, a shoe rack and four chairs. Lots of power outlets.
introducing e von, my wonderful room mate =)(sorry, the quality's kind of bad, cause my ltop's bluetooth connectivity has been disabled for some unknown reason)
introducing my lovely apartment mates =)L->R: Ming Ying (PENANG!), Santhiya (Johor!), and E Von (Selangor)
(sorry, the quality's kind of bad, cause my ltop's bluetooth connectivity has been disabled for some unknown reason)Best of all, I absolutely LOVE the INTEC and UiTM anthems. Much more enjoyable to sing, as compared to the state and national anthem =). The atmosphere during the Minggu Mesra Siswa week was ABSOLUTELY
loving and friendly. The seniors coordinating the event have been unbelievably helpful, friendly and perfectly organized. They even help out during meal time, handling the food and all.
"A person who is worthy of being a leader wants power not for himself, but in order to be of service." ~ US Senator Sam J. Ervin, Jr.
In sec school and private colleges where I've been, the seniors don't really help the juniors out. Sometimes, they've got this condescending attitude towards juniors.
But in INTEC, at least during that week, it has been an absolutely uniting experience, no class above or below =) And as compared to the official events held in school, the Malaysian 'late' culture did not exist throughout the whole week. Great planning, awesome organizers. Although some of the teachers in charge treat us like kids, sometimes, it has this magical calming effect. eg. When they say, "Adik-adik sekalian..." =) haha. There's also this kempen senyum, where you've got to smile at everyone you meet =). Cool campaigns they have there!
We were taught quite a number of cheers too, eg. a 'terima kasih' cheer, a ridiculously funny 'senyum malu' cheer, etc. oh yeah, not to forget the enjoyable 'senamrobik' session, led by an experienced fitness trainer from (KL?).
To sum it up, it has been a wonderful learning experience, and I believe their high standards spur all INTECians to strive for perfection.
Stayed for a few hours at Aunty Oon and Uncle Jeow's house =)
introducing Zach and the tortoise!
