i smell gold!

Dear Blog,

Alhamdulillah!

UKM's women's futsal team won 1st place against some of the other Medical Universities in M'sia.

Even though we lost that first game...but, somehow it became a motivation...to win EVERY OTHER GAME. hahahahaha

Yep. We won against all the other Universities after that...itu pun, the reason we lost that one game was because of a slight error in not knowing the right rules.

Not many Universities had representatives so there were only 2 big groups (A and B). But, hey...this was the toughest Inter-varsity game I have ever played. Especially against AIMST B during the semi-finals. I could feel the tension in the air. Their supporters were not only supporting their team, but also dissing ours which was totally uncalled for. We had no supporters (as usual. you think guys from my university would come and support us? it's like they don't even exist) so that made things worse. Owh, we did have Temoh's friend - Parem from Cyberjaya. She gave moral support and help take pictures, thanks! =)

Listed are the Uni's and groups :

Group A:

1. UM A
2. AIMST A
3. UNIZA
4. MAHSA
5. UKM

Group B:

1. UM B
2. AIMST B (the most intense game i've ever played)
3. UPM
4. CUCMS

So, these were our positions: (sorry buruk, don't have Photoshop anymore =((()

The different plans were actually great coz our opponents couldn't really fathom our gameplay, so we had the upper hand. Plus, everyone is capable of shooting well in our team. Therefore, marking one or two of our players or strikers don't necessarily mean you're giving resistance to our offense.

Our gameplay:

• one keeper that's always alert
• one awesome, impenetrable defender
• one midfielder that can run up and down the court no matter what
• two strikers with outstanding chemistry

The gameplay varies however, according to the players in the field and their stamina.

All in all...it was the coolest game ever. I came to the tournament with hopes of great exercise and but never expected to bring home the GOLD.

 I'm so proud of our team. Every single one of us contributed and played really, really well. Every other team had many substitute players, whilst ours had only 7 people. It was damn tiring, from 8.30am to 5.30pm with the hot sun burning our skins and the lack of water to rehydrate. Our team barely ate lunch, coz we knew that would've slowed us down. But, seriously, the sun was really too hot to handle.

Even though most of the original team members couldn't make it to the tournament coz we're actually having our holidays, I think we did exceptionally well! Each and every one of us deserves a pat on the back =)

We are number ONE!

.champions keep playing until they get it right. l e n a.

music night

Dear Blog,

Helped my mom's friend - Aunty Sue, promote her 2-week old bakery/coffee shop. Both Leanna and I volunteered to help since business had been pretty slow lately. Since that apartment (Casa Tiara) is packed with foreigners...what better way to attract them other than LIVE MUSIC, right?

And we guessed right. The majority of our crowd last night were white people, some chinese and pinoys too. They were really cool and sporting. Both Leanna and I were nervous coz we didn't really have the time to practice, so we just gave all we got. We performed 9 out of 11 songs, 2 were scratched off the list coz we weren't that confident and not really ready to make a fool of ourselves in public.

Our track list last night:

1. Paramore - Only Exception
2. The Fugees - Killing Me Softly
3. Yuna - Dan Sebenarnya
4. Madonna - One More Chance
5. Eric Clapton - Wonderful Tonight
6. The Beatles - I Wanna Hold Your Hand
7. The Corrs - What Can I Do
8. The Cranberries - Animal Instinct
9. Sixpence None The Richer - Kiss Me

This event is going to be held every Friday night from now on, at Casa Tiara (near Carrefour Subang) from 9pm to 11pm. Come with an empty stomach coz you wouldn't wanna miss being blown away by Aunty Sue's delicious special recipe Cotlet (a mixture of beef, potatoes, eggs, onions, tomato), her famous Spaghetti, my personal favorite - the Baked Beans and her signature Iranian tea (made from real tea leaves straight from Iran).

Aunty Sue wants different performances every week if possible, and after last night, I think that would be my first and last coz it was too tiring. We're not even professional singers so our breathing technique was wayyyy off. I was out of breath after our 3rd song..whoah. 9 songs?? That's like almost a whole concert, LOL.

But I'm glad the crowd enjoyed our performance. They said they wanted to come again next week. Yay!

Btw, met a cute Canadian guy. He also played a few songs last night, wonderful voice and very, very talented with the guitar. Kinda chinese looking too. His name is Randy, he's a young lecturer at Taylor's College and a resident there at Casa Tiara. Hope he comes again next week *wink* hahaa

the step to number 5

Dear Blog,

This piece of paper, was the only thing that was standing between me and my final year.

Alhamdulillah...I passed! I really can't believe it...I really don't know what to say except that God was with me all the way. Thank you God, for giving me strength and showing me the way all through-out the study week and exam week. You were there for me when I was crying on my knees, praying. You answered all our prayers and gave us the opportunity to advance to our final year. Syukur, Alhamdulillah.

As always, my family had supported me every single day I was away from home during my study week. They always listened to my "crying spells" whenever I get stressed or scared. They kept telling me that everything will be alright, InsyaAllah. To have faith in God, "you've done your part. all you can do is berserah." And I did. Thank you for always believing in me.

To my study groupmates, it was a very stressful 2-week study week + 1 week + 1 day exam. Had our laughs, shared our knowledge and some of us did shed a few tears while others were stronger. All in all, this was a tough one, this Ortho-Paeds posting. But, we managed to pull through and I definitely could not have done it without you guys. I apologize for any wrongdoings. We are all human after all =) Congratulations and happy holidays!

.
.to err is human, to forgive is divine. l e n a .

so close, yet so far

Dear Blog,

I am counting the hours til my last exam paper...but, it feels like I am counting minutes for it feels like an eternity.

Come on...exam already. I wanna go home! =(

I am envious of those who have packed up their bags and prolly reached home by now. Yup, those from the other postings are finished with exams whereas my batch-mates and I for the Ortho-Paeds posting are still anticipating tomorrow's OSCE exam.

Owh well, all's fair in love and war. I had the opportunity to go back early too, last semester. So, it's their turn =) Happy Holiday mates!

My Safe Haven 2

Dear Blog,

It happened again.

The sound of her voice will always bring tears to my eyes.

Thank you so much for knowing when to call me whenever I needed you. Your instincts once again proves how great you are...or in other words (the infamous quote), "kan mommy"

I love you so much Mommy. I don't care what other people say, you're the most beautiful mom in the world and you're just simply the best.

I love you so, so, so much.

I feel so much better now, after talking to Mommy and Leanna about how stressed out I feel. I noticed a missed call from Mommy awhile ago and I called her back (asking her to call me back coz I don't have that many credits). Just hearing her say "hi bulat!"...that released all the tension inside me, the tension that was built and congested and was lost in finding it's way out.

The volcano erupted and I finally was able to cry. A heavy burden that was felt for 2 weeks was finally lifted off me. Mommy, Jenna and Leanna...you don't know how much I needed to hear your voices and feel the warmth of your hugs. You guys, are my safe haven.

I miss you guys so much and I can't wait to go home after exams.

.finally, l e n a.

the right fright

Dear Blog,

Time's running out!

Ortho paper in 2 days, Paeds the next. So far, covered Paeds the whole of last week and finished reading Ortho today.

I'm scared.

I can't really remember what I've read. I don't get it. How many times does my brain want me to read? Usually, I can retain information quickly and efficiently. But, recently ever since I started clinical years, my mind gets slower and slower after each posting. Difficult to absorb things. Is it because I'm getting older? LOL...definitely not. I'm only gonna be 23 this year (gulp...kinda old).

Arghhh! What's going on?? l e n a.

defying gravity

Dear Blog,

I can no longer endure this torment any longer.
What is the mind without it being able to focus?

You weigh naught but pages
and pages of phrases,
and yet,
my brain is unable to consume.

Why do you bring me down so?
Like an intense force of gravity,
pulling me deeper into an unfathomable black hole.

Oh, how I wish I could defy gravity
for if I were gifted with such blissful talent
I would overcome that magnitude of your opposition
and obtain what is rightfully mine.

.why can't I get ortho and paeds through my thick skull??? l e n a.

if i were to choose

Dear Blog,

love > materials

comfort > style

x designer > designer

games > socializing

S.W.A.T. > medic

daydreaming > listening


historical buildings & landmarks > beaches


driving fast > law-abiding

sports > studies

cats & kittens > babies

family > anything else

.nak balik =(( . l e n a .