What's To Like?

Star Q

i.  Beef Rendang Sendayan

ii.  Penyerahan Slip Keputusan

On the one hand, it may be a good thing to inform other people about our status (in reference to a jargon used for a certain social network)  On the other hand, it can be a bit odd at times, especially when your status gets some awkward comments from friends (or so-called friends!)

Take the status below which I copied verbatim from a friend's wall :

Life is precious. I cant stop thinking of soraya's 18 yo friend who passed away. 

Her parents must be devastated. 

Ya Allah, please keep my children safe and well.

One read and you will know that the most appropriate response is to offer some kind of condolence for the bereaved; or some kind words to console the person who had suffered a personal loss.  The last line in the status, is merely the owner's personal response to the tragedy (not a status)

So, when you consider all the above comments that could possibly be offered, you would never expect anyone to LIKE the status.  LIKE-ing the status would suggest that one likes the tragedy that has befallen the unfortunate individual (surprisingly 13 LIKEs for the status; and counting!)

I suppose if you cannot offer kind words, do not click LIKE!  I know I am being judgemental but the proof is already there for millions to see.  I guess these people should promptly UNLIKE!

CPT - Keeping Us In the Dark

Management of CPT pathetic - Opinion | The Star Online

Okay.  Someone finally had to write about it.  Wait! It is not the first one!  Because I remember reading about some other complaints by some other teachers sometime back.

Of course, one of my personal complaint about this CPT thing is the time I actually had to spend trying (really trying) to complete the test.  In fact after the days of trying (not seven hours!) I was finally instructed to call someone who later told me where to go and what to do!

Au Revoir (Not Adieu) to Education

Star Q

i.  Penyerahan Slip Keputusan

ii.  Tapioca Cake

Why an aspiring student suddenly decides to stop schooling is beyond me.  Of course I can actually empathize with his situation, like stopping school in order to go to work just so he can help his family make ends meet.  Honestly, I do understand because I was in that situation once.

A Serious Shock of Reality

Star Q

i.  Rendang Betawi

ii.  A Different Aura

Image sourced from Google

The reality of life sometimes hit you like a hurricane.  You know the hurricane is coming because you can see the dark clouds and you can even feel the chill in the air.  The wind has started to pick up, blowing and bending the trees to almost breaking point.  But still, when the hurricane hits you, you are shocked and devastated.

Fogging Their Minds

Star Q

i.  Spaghetti Carbonara Ala Malaysiana

ii.  Ceramah Teknik Menjawab

Image sourced from Google

The roar of the familiar mosquito fogging machine, gave the residents of this neighborhood am uneasy surprise this week.  Even more surprising, the health official came twice this week to carry out their duties.

It's Been A Long Week

Star Q

i.  Spaghetti Carbonara Ala Malaysiana

ii.  Ceramah Teknik Menjawab

I don't usually write about weekends, but this is the second time I've been writing about it.  It's just that this week has been so full of activities that I practically prayed that the weekend would come as quickly as possible (if that were possible!)

Mind Your Manners

Star Q

i.  Ceramah Teknik Menjawab

ii.  Orange and Almond Cake

Hamka said that a child's good manners should be taught since young when he is easier to mould or nurture; before he is destroyed by normalcy that is difficult to let go.  You can actually teach a seventeen year old about good manners, but the idea will be just that; learned but not practised.