Ladies Coach.

About a month ago, KTMB announced that they will implement this new system where there would be coaches only for ladies. And I remember vividly that at that time, I was quite sceptical as to the success of such implementation. Like I mentioned in my previous post, to me, if the KTM passengers don't even bother to follow the most basic and common ethics in taking public transport,namely to que accordingly or to allow passengers to disembark first before boarding, what more abiding to a new "ladies coach" rules. Will it be effective?

Not only that, I was also sceptical as to how fast are they able to implement this rule. I mean, the KTM is famous for their delays. Be it "masalah teknikal" or it "Tren ke Rawang kini berada di somewhere-really-far-from-where-i-was-at-that-time" or "Tren ke Seremban yang dijadualkan tiba pada x.xx pm telah dibatalkan". I have been hearing all these for years and years. Despite their promises to upgrade their efficiency, I think I am quite justified to say that those are empty promises. So my next question will be that, how efficient will they be in implementing their new "ladies coach" rule?

On Monday, I was in KL Central, ready to board the KTM to head back home. And... well, I had the 1st glimpse of .....

To be honest, I was quite excited. I took out my mobile and took a photo of it (due to its low mp, it's not very clear) This is much for efficient than what I previously thought! But then again, it's just a label sticking at each window of that particular coach, that's not...very difficult? (ok, I should give them some credit for their efficiency lah)

Well, NOT surprisingly, both males and females board that compartment. When I went in, I even hesitated, is this the ladies coach or I went into the wrong compartment? Because the ratio of male and female is 50:50. The people either side of me and in front of me are all males. When I look further, it was a KTMB male staff.

Well, it's evident that such measures are just NOT effective.

It's just a mockery to put up such labels yet people are not following it.

All These Things That I've Done

ALL THESE THINGS THAT I'VE DONE, By The Killers.

When there's nowhere else to run
Is there room for one more son
One more son
If you can hold on
If you can hold on, hold on
I wanna stand up, I wanna let go
You know, you know - no you don't, you don't
I wanna shine on in the hearts of men
I want a meaning from the back of my broken hand

Another head aches, another heart breaks
I am so much older than I can take
And my affection, well it comes and goes
I need direction to perfection, no no no no

Help me out
Yeah, you know you got to help me out
Yeah, oh don't you put me on the backburner
You know you got to help me out

And when there's nowhere else to run
Is there room for one more son
These changes ain't changing me
The cold-hearted boy I used to be

Yeah, you know you got to help me out
Yeah, oh don't you put me on the backburner
You know you got to help me out
You're gonna bring yourself down
Yeah, you're gonna bring yourself down
Yeah, you're gonna bring yourself down

I got soul, but I'm not a soldier
I got soul, but I'm not a soldier
...

Yeah, you know you got to help me out
Yeah, oh don't you put me on the backburner
You know you got to help me out
You're gonna bring yourself down
You're gonna bring yourself down
Yeah, oh don't you put me on the backburner
Yeah, you're gonna bring yourself down

Over and out, last call for sin
While everyone's lost, the battle is won
With all these things that I've done
All these things that I've done
If you can hold on
If you can hold on

okay, i know this song is not exactly new. it was aired sometime in 2004. i was introduced to this song recently by Cat, and she's a big fan of indie rock.

and me..well, being...not very "in" in the music industry, i had a total misconception of this genre of music.

anyways, she posted this song on my FB, and, me being me, when i 1st hear a new song, i'm more attracted to the rhythm and melody.

somehow the tune stuck into my head, and i just love the beat of this song.

after that, i googled the lyrics. and, i have to admit that i'm having some difficulties in understanding the meaning of this song. so i even have to google it. and after understanding this song, i realised that i'm even more attracted to this song. and despite the differing interpretation of this song, i just feel that..it would be more meaningful if some parts of it i interpret it the way i want it to be.

so. here goes.

When there's nowhere else to run, Is there room for one more son

when you're totally stuck in a situation, u felt that u have no where else to turn, u're asking God, whether there's a place for u to seek solace.

or

asking, if God can take me under His wing, the other son, being Jesus Christ.

If you can hold on
If you can hold on, hold on

It's like telling me, whenever you can hold onto something, just hold onto it.

I wanna stand up, I wanna let go
You know, you know - no you don't, you don't.

You claimed to know that I wanna stand up and let go, but in actual fact...u dont.

This is just like what one face everyday, sometimes people around claimed they understand, they know..but sometimes...they actually DON'T!

Yeah, you know you got to help me out
Yeah, oh don't you put me on the backburner

Asking Got to help me out, and don't put me in the last priority.

But then again, God is always there whenever we need Him? It's us who tends to neglect His presence.

I got soul, but I'm not a soldier

This is my favourite phrase in this song.

I like to see it as:

Everyone has soul, the passion to do something. There are certain things in life we want to achieve, and it's with the soul to do it, that we are one step closer in achieving. But there are sometimes that such ambitions couldn't be achieved without hurting others, so it stops us from heading towards such ambition. unlike a soldier who would kill and hurt others so long their mission is accomplished. so, i got soul..but i'm not a soldier.

Test of Memory Function?

Two weeks ago, CLP Final Revision started. We started off with CPC, and each subject will be for a 2 week period and only 12 hours for each subject. We are done with CPC and next week, would be on Evidence.

I think it's only now that reality really hits me.

There are just so MUCH TO MEMORISE!

Finally at this point, I truly understand why seniors were complaining about the syllabus. And how some people said that passing CLP don't really need intelligence, rather memory work. The more your brain can absorb like a sponge, the better you will score. But of course you can't just blindly vomit everything out without applying the correct law. But stilll, the amount of cases and Acts we have to memorise? it's just...WAY TOO MUCH. the mere thought of memorising already freak me out.

But then again, who am I to complain? Even our Subject Outline for the Examination for the Certificate in Legal Practice 2010 made it clear that "the examination is not a test of memory function by the candidates".

So, I guess I have to quit whining about the bulk of things we have to memorise, and to actually start memorising it.

13 statutes all together which we are NOT allowed to bring into the exam hall. Okaylah, it's not that we have to memorise every single thing inside there, but... about 20% of it? And it's not inclusive of cases.

Now tell me that it's not a test of memory. hmm.

Wiser, Closer and Apart.

recently, i just uploaded some new pics, those of which where i went travelling, either alone, with family or with friends, and it traces back as far as 2005. looking at those pictures, especially those where i went for trips with my close friends, i know it's just another cliche, but i can't help thinking how much we had grown to the person we are today. we grown wise, we grown closer and unfortunately, even grown apart.

the way we think today, and 5 years ago will definitely change. some of our mentality changed the same way, which made us even closer than before. for the others, we simply grew apart as we can't accept the changes that each of us now cultivate.

but for me, although we can't hang out as often as before, or laugh about the same issues nor share the same wavelengths anymore, to me, the fact that we used to have a strong bond when we were younger, made me feel that there were times that effort should be put into arranging a once in a while gathering. be it a birthday celebration or a simple nice dinner out. a simple catch up session, rather than a sudden total ignorance of each other's existence. but honestly, in the era of blogging and facebook-ing, it's hard to totally disconnect from each other, what i really meant was a physical meet up.

however, it would be totally useless if i'm the only one making the effort. it would be pointless if some people just feel like it's not necessary to turn up or even reply a simple text. or took ages to reply.

it's giving me unnecessary and unwanted stress. i'm starting to feel as though my effort & time in planning all of this. it's not that i'm a super free person with nth else better to do. don't get me wrong, if only there are fruits from all the efforts i'm putting in, i would think that it's worthy of me doing all of this.

but now? all i have is ppl complaining to me, ppl being unhappy for the changes in time and texts that are not replied.

My heart, sinks.

i know that i'm never good in penning down my feelings. somehow, i find it hard to use words to describe what i feel.

thus, i never really know what exactly, how does it feels when one's heart sinks.

nor the empty feeling in the pit of one's stomach.

i mean, i understand the definition, but i guess i would never really know what it meant, until i myself felt it.

and recently, i finally knew what it meant.

A Day in Malacca.

yep. went to melaka again. this would be the 3rd trip this year. well, since i had a weekend off, which is really rare, since i have weekend classes. so finally i have one weekend off, and it's easier to accommodate wendy and cat since both of them are working. so, initially the 3 of decided to go SOMEWHERE for the weekend. we planned to head down to Penang initially. but...cat last minute ffk us. well, actually not really last minute, our trip itself was a very sudden decision. i think it was about 2 weeks ago that we decided to go somewhere (well, i suggested that we should go somewhere lah...hehee)

then, cat told us last week that she can't as her parents are coming down from tawau. so just me and wendy. and neither of us can drive down to Penang, some more have to spend a night. we did contemplate flying/taking the bus to Penang..then, i itchified, go check the flight to Singapore, two ways RM179! Why not just head to Spore? Well, I was quite pump up with that idea, started checking hotel rates (though i actually dont mind flying there early morning and fly back at night), and...we did our calculations...Well, not that we're super rich (cause if we're, we'll probably fly to somewhere further for the weekend!)...so we end up going to good 0l'Melaka.

And...we can also celebrate a friend's birthday too! -- though we were super late!

so on Saturday late morning, we started our journey down to Melaka (Wendy drove)

the sky is just so blue! the clouds so soft. wonder if i can just grab it?

reached AyerKeroh.

as usual, our 1st stop -- lunch -- chicken rice balls.

well, the portion up there was meant for 3 pax. we were just way TOO HUNGRY, so we ordered for 3. AND, we manage to finish it (well, obviously i ate the bigger portion.... )

but i have to say this, i dont think the next time i'm in Melaka i would want to eat it anymore. i'm starting to feel that it's overrated. and, especially in a one day trip, u cant fit chicken rice balls, cendol and cendol and more cendol, curry mee, snacks (sold along Jonkers Walk) and satay celup all in one day right? i suppose the one i would forgo would be the rice balls.

after lunch, we head to OrangUtan House, to meet our dear friend. it was his birthday sometime last month. and..well, Wendy decided to get him a strawberry pie for him so we can have it together whilst chatting in the shop.

and what a coincidence, he even bought cakes for us! because he wants to treat us, for his birthday! lol. that's really,really sweet of him!

one of the funniest and the most honest person i met. and, i know it's like a cliche, but time flies!!!!!! me and wendy knew him for FOUR YEARS already!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lol. i love this shot. caught him "membebeling" to Wendy! ahahhahaaa

we sat in the shop for hours! we just talk and talk and talk about almost everything!

after that, we want to go for cendol, but that place was freaking packed. i was queuing whilst Wendy went to look for seats. but...too full. not to mentioned that this place was the other end of Jonker walk, and we have to walk through the rain (we forgot our umbrellas!)

kind of potong stim lah. so we head back to the car, planning to go Pahlawan Mall and buy Starbucks coffee, to keep us awake - especially Wendy on our drive back to KL. sigh. it was JAM. all the way. missed the turning. turn one big round. JAM again. then decided to turn into Mahkota Parade instead.

wendy's caramel latte. my cappuccino with an extra shot.

this time -- MsTaipei meets MrMacau (:

both me and wendy talked almost all the way back to KL.

mostly about? our 1st impression towards each other. how we ended being as close we are now, despite not being so close, especially the first 6 months of knowing each other. and, really... this only proves one fact--that only times can reveal whether a person is a true friend or not.

just because two individuals started off thinking that they are definitely not each other's type of friend, but i believe that, friendship, like any other relationship is fated. some are just meant to be, some are not. and i truly believe that this friendship is fated. and i'm grateful for that.

thank you, wendy! (:

Being Groped whilst disembarking the KTM.

few days ago, ie: thursday, was my first day where i dont need to wake up early for work. i actually woke up at 530pm!i know, i know. i'm such a pig. but then again, i lack sleep for the past 10 weeks, i feel justified sleeping that long. lol.

well, once i woke up, i went downstairs to make myself a nice tumbler of coffee. then i took the NST, and look at the front page. i can't really rmbr the exact heading, but it has something to do with KTMB wanting to have a special coach for woman passenger. my 1st reaction was...OOOKAY, if u have that many resources, why not start by increasing the amount of coaches available, or at least try to decrease the delays that KTMB is famous for. i mean, yea...i know that many other more advanced countries like HK had a particular section in their coach where they only allow woman passenger...but then, does KTMB really has the ability to follow suit? i'm quite a frequent KTMB passenger myself, so I am quite justified to say that, out of 10 times i took the KTM, there would delay 7 times. For example today, i waited more than 30 minutes for my train, despite KTMB promising the passenger that every train would come in 20mins time. and on thurs itself, despite it being a peak hour where ppl just got off work, on train heading to Seremban was cancelled, that would mean 40mins of waiting time. and many, many other times. i can go on and on an on about it.

nontheless, i am aware that there were cases where women were molested in the KTMB, especially when it's very pack. and..well, my sister was a victim before when she was a secondary school, and that psycho even had an erection. because my sister "felt something hard". i know...GROSS.

and i was told that it was reported in the chinese paper before, that not only such pervert molested women, had erection. even ejaculated. omg. seriously, wouldnt he get all wet? TRIPLE GROSS.

sigh.

but i didn't read the whole article, because...to me. maybe it's just another proof that action has to speak louder than words. how many promises that were made but remained unfulfilled?

on the very same day, i have to go to kl central to meet my former boss. for convenient sake, i took the ktmb. well. looks like i condemned KTMB too early.

some pervert actually groped by ass.

i was shocked as something was grabbing my ass. it happened whilst i was getting down in central whilst many ppl tried to cram into the train. im pretty sure that person is boarding the train instead of disembarking because when i look behind, they are all ladies that were disembarking with me.

i'm really speechless. i dont even know who is the culprit.

if i were to know who the culprit is, well..trust me, i'll definitely DO SOMETHING. i haven't figure out what would i do yet, but it would be something BIG.

sigh. after being the victim...am i thankful or happy that KTMB may have women-passenger-only coaches? well. it's definitely too early to say anything. majority of KTMB's passengers don't even queue accordingly. they don't give way. they don't go into the middle part of the compartment. well, to put it crudely, most KTMB passengers are, well..not-very-civilised. even if there are more civil ppl, they ended up becoming uncivilised too because they are being out-numbered. if so, how many will actually abide to the regulation?

time, will reveal the answer. but before that, will such action will even be taken in the first place?

Last Day.

yesterday, was the last day of March...it was also my last day of work as an attachment student. like a blink of the eye, i worked in that law firm for 2 1/2 months!

i know that 10 weeks is not a very long time, but somehow i felt that i was there for a very long time. i'm so used to getting up at crack of dawn, just to make sure my punch card is not red in colour. and then start work. i enjoyed most of my research work a lot. i dont deny that there were times i felt frustrated with work. especially when i can't seem to find the answers for the questions i'm seeking. to know that there are unanswered questions made me very fidgety. but, when i finally manage to come to an answer, the satisfaction is, indescribable.

despite being only an attachment student, i was given quite a lot of work and i'm thankful that most of it are relevant for my CLP examinations. i covered a lot on civil procedure, a lot on winding up and bankruptcy, a little on ethics and advocacy.

yesterday, i was rushing all my final work, make sure everything is done before i left. and i feel a bit sad, somehow, because i wouldn't be doing this until end of next year or the following year. i know that i will missed it. and in a way, i feel settled. reason being is that, at least i know what would life be for me for the next 20-30 years. it may be hectic, stressful, frustrating at times...but as my boss said, so long u have the passion for it...everything would come through.

finally, when i got everything done...sent my final research to my boss, i said goodbye to those who are still in the office (i have to stay back since i'm not able to get in done by 545pm!) most of the LAs are still there. we chatted a while, and i'm glad to be able to work with and for them.

all in all, this 10 weeks had been a very,very fruitful 10 weeks. i gain tremendous knowledge and experience, despite the short period.