~Choices~

To chose to do something you don't like but with loads of freetime
Or to chose something you have some interest but will take up most of your time.

To chose a place with people not as good as you so that you won't be criticized,
Or to chose a place with people who might be able to teach you stuff but not sure if it's of any use.

To chose to lead a carefree life for 3 years,
Or to chose a 3year life of misery but one that might secure better job offers?

The choice is so NOT obvious..

~Day2 and 3~

Day 2(crazily cold day) involves bowling and 2012=) There was this futsal and bowling game organised by MSAJ Kantou so since I was there,joined for fun.My teammates were Ley and KS..plus Stella..The place was filled with Malays til it doesn't felt like we were in Japan..(Had dun playing though we didn't win.The Dato and Datin was next to us,and man,Ley and I was so amazed by how well the Dato can play.You know he went over 150??And I didn't know that if the score goes over 150 it would turn color.Super I tell you..

Because our team lost and we finished 3games too quickly,we went for 1 and a half hour of karaoke with LJ's team..Another pure bliss:p..When we went back to the bowling area for the closing ceremony,we found that the whole hall was packed with Malays so we(Ley,KS and I) left for dinner without enjoying the various Malaysian food prepared.Had KFC at Tachigawa and we went to get tickets for 2012 for all 8 of us.(Boon they all joined us later after the Malaysian 'feast)Didn't know that if more people can get cheaper tickets..Though it cost 1200yen,it was so comfy inside that it was worth it..

2012 was superb!!Though it was a 2hours and 38mins films,it was worth watching every minute.Aside from the amazing CG, I love the way they put the storyline together.Makes me think about,when it comes to choices there's always differences,every opinion base on what they believe in,who they really are..When it comes to desperate times,some people would take desperate measures,while others strongly stay put with their beliefs etc.Anyway,it was one movie both enjoyable and thought provoking..

Met 2 new people intro-ed by Boon,seems like these two guys are private students.One is 20-year old Kun,the other 22-year old Choong Seng.(not sure if the spelling is correct).But anyway,it was fun meeting with them,both speaks Canto and even for strangers,these two can really click with others.Along with Boon,they stayed over at Clement's place.Though tired out,we slept at about 2am that day..

Day 3..We went to see Autumn leaves and 吉祥寺..Before that we had a very nice Thai buffet,for only 990yen..This time,TK,CS and C joined us.We can actually rent a boat here while admiring the autumn leaves.Very nice..(though I'm soooo not good at the rowing part)Had fun camwhoring and watching a street performer with his tricks.I'll let the pictures do the talking..

That night Ley,Boon and I went to meet Boon's friend at Tokyo Tower.This time there was no line so we could go up within minutes.Lucky I didn't go up on Day 1 because the line was like 2hours long..The night view up from Tokyo Tower was breathtaking..Very romantic:p..Too bad with my cheap camera I couldn't take any nice pics of the night view.

Went back to Ley's place and by the time we finished bathing etc it was already midnight..And we conk off straight after..Maybe its because I played too hard,had a mild sore throat now..wonder if I'll be able to work later:p

Anyway,really had a great weekend.Thanks to everyone at Tokyo=)

~whirlwind~

First day of my weekend trip involves meeting with Aratanhuara..It has been 2and a half years ago since we last met..surprisingly she didn't change much and we still can chat like the meeting we had 2years ago happened yesterday..And as of always she cooked up a pleasant meal for me,with all the stylish cutlery and all..had tea,white wine which goes superbly well with her mushroom spaghetti..she moved to a new place,a place cheaper than the one in kokubunji but was twice bigger..and as usual she always make me take something home,so guilty because I went to her house empty handed yesterday..I wish I could stay longer but I had another appointment at 5pm so I left after spending 3hours with her and the comfort of her house..if I could own a place like her's someday,I would love to make it as comfy and homey like hers as well..

Comes 5pm,I went to meet my Japanese sensei who taught us Japanese before we came to Japan..he didn't change much at all even if the last time we met was also 3years ago..it was kinda weird going out with him because all we talked about was things about Malaysia and some chat about how busy he was with his new work etc..i would say it was a very polite conversation all the way up til which Tokyo tower.Wanted to go up the tower at first,but as the line was superbly long, I just gave up and suggested we go for dinner instead.. There were pretty much awkward moments because after talks about Malaysia and work,there isn't really much to talk about..contrary to the Japanese where silence is an acceptable moment for thoughts, I for one couldn't let silence occur when there's only two people..it was kinda hard to think about topics to chat about,much more when the other party is 11years older than you..anyway,later we had a decent dinner at gyukaku,a place for yakiniku(barbeque meat) which has a very good cabbage side dish..note to myself,will definitely order again if I ever go to the shop again..the place was filled with Chinese students working there..during dinner I received an SMS which gave me an excuse for an escape from more weirdness and awkwardness..

So after spending 2 and half hours with sensei,I left for Ueno..got to meet new people,had a plate of sushi because I was still very full with spaghetti and barbeque meat..it was amazing listening to them talking,about their experience working in different countries etc..I've always admire people who started working in big companies even at a young age with impressive performances..it made me ponder that how many people my age are already earning big bucks,enjoying working in different countries while I'm still under the protective cover of being a student..not like I don't like my life now,I do in fact..was just thinking "wow,wat a life so different and interesting than mine"..that's all..

On the way back to Ley's place,it was hell of a packed train,one of the points I don't like about Tokyo..I don't mind being in a full crammed train,but I definitely hate the disgusting uncles who try to use this 'chance' to get all touchy..before I go on,would like to say that I was unharmed and unscathed but I felt really disgusted at some sick people like these..this uncle in his forties was standing in front of me while his hand was at the handrail near the door..he pretended to sleep while with evey turn of the train,he tried to inch nearer to me each time..the whole ride was about 20mins and he tried to act funny after 15mins, thank god I managed to get off quickly..wonder what would have happened if my stop wasn't so soon..bloody sick Japanese bastards..

Anyway,that was day one..gotta get ready for day 2..adios:)

~Almost done~

After today's paper,tomorrow is almost like no-exam-day..Finally all the hardest papers were done and I can look forward to my weekend trip to Tokyo.As of always,people asked why I want to go Tokyo etc,it's pretty annoying to repeat the same answers a few times.I don't know why,somethings/people have been ticking me off lately.And they say you grow mature with age,I wonder why it doesn't work with my anger issues..

And as of always,whenever it comes to exam week,I tend to think a lot.I realised that I'm quite domineering and possessive in a way that,sometime when people do things too slowly and/or if I can do it better,I tend to get very impatient about it.When I'm in the mood,I usually wait til the things are done,but sometimes,I just wish they would let me have it my way.I say 'wish' because in the end,I usually just lay back and let everyone do their job.A friend once told me I like to control and be in-control,while the latter is a good thing if I'm in control of myself,the former could be a point for potential disasters.Therefore,I learn to act when needed to and lay back when not,though it irks me to do so at times.

There's no point to this entry.Just another self-realisation post for me,myself and I.Will blog about Tokyo when I get back.I can't believe I'm going to Tokyo Tower for the first time after being here in Japan for 4 years..

~Why now..~

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~WTH~

Whenever it gets near exam week,reports tend to pile up.I start to get all tensed up and I start to force myself to start studying..I know its my responsibility to do so but I can't help hating the crash courses we had to take.Why do we need crash courses,cramming 6weeks of work within 2 days,as in 75mins x 3lessons within 2days,when we already have so many other lessons?

And why the hell the exams have to be one week before exam week?If the crash courses were easy I definitely wouldn't mind sitting through the long hours each day..These stupid crash courses were difficult as hell and the notes were super thick.Today after one of the crash course,I would say 90% of the class was scolding foul words.No offense to the teacher from TIT,but we are not robots,we don't and we can't jam in works for Masters students within 4hours..How do you expect us to do your quiz when we don't even know where to start from???And your exam is next week?!??!(after knowing we have another exam on the same day too!?!?)

For the first time,I felt damn pissed off because of a lesson.It's ironically funny because I wanted to go to TIT so much last time and now I'm glad I wasn't there. I'm sure given 6weeks to study I would have understood what has been taught,but within 4hours?I'm sure even TIT students can't take it..Come to think of it,its kinda funny,now who should I blame?The teacher from TIT for giving us a crash course which is almost equivalent to teaching alien language?Or my super 'nice' uni for having force us to take these kinda crash course for credit?

All I know,if I don't start studying soon,I can say goodbye to my 'honor student' prize..