Cousin Xander's First Birthday (25/7/15)

  Xander- my cousin celebrated his first birthday today. The party was attended by family and close friends. The event was held at Equitoral Hotel Malacca. When we arrived at the party, it was themed with blue colour which marked the birth of a boy one year ago today. While I was finding a seat, I saw Stephanie, my distant cousin was waving at me so I walked over to take my seat. She was alongside with her grandparents. 

  "Hey Kar Marn, how's it going?" Stephanie asked. "Everything is going well, just busy with college nowadays," I said. Not long we were having our meal, one of Xander's older brothers took the microphone to announce that we should go to the front of the hall because it was time for the cake cutting ceremony. Everyone gathered around to sing Happy Birthday to the Xander's who is the star of today. 

  After that, Stephanie made a move. I saw Brian, my other distant cousin, who was taking pictures of the family of five. "Brian Gor Gor (big brother in Cantonese)! " I went over to hug him. Putting a protective arm around me, "Hey Marn, how are you?" he said. "I'm good! Let's go over there and talk," I suggested. We talked about college, life and a lot of things to catch up since we last met at Amanda's wedding on 20 September 2013. 

  Phoebe and her family arrived an hour later after the party had started at 1.00pm. Well, as long as you attend a party it's okay better than absent from it. We played a little game of darts. I did aim a few targets but not a bullseye. Well, this game actually did apply on Physics in terms of consistency which I learned back in high school. "Finally I applied on Physics!" said my sister.

  The party ended at 4.00pm, everyone went home. We thanked Uncle Soon Seng and Aunt Siang Ting for inviting us over. "Thank you for coming! Have a nice day!" It was a day to remember. Big family parties like this, it is worth to come. 

聚会记（17/7/15）

  今天清晨六时三十分，我往马六甲家乡回家因为今天是开斋节的第一天。为了避免堵车的情况，我和父母在这时候离开首都吉隆坡。早上九时零三分，我们到马六甲家乡。由于早起身我头还很胀！感觉不爽啊！昨天我和哥哥（仕维）说好今天聚集。我传简讯在微信告诉他我已到家乡。

  在途中我们购买摩卡咖啡在星巴克免下车，妈妈已喝一半的摩卡留给我。我喝半杯的摩卡以及几片的奥利奥饼干。然后我到房间，躺在我永久的床。哥哥传简讯说他来载我，我开门对妈妈说：“妈咪，仕维说他来载我聚会的地点。” 妈妈回应：“好啊！待会儿你准备，别让人等久。”

  我头还是很胀所以在长凳躺一阵子。突然间我腹部痛，我到洗手间。当我从洗手间出来时，哥哥在拨电话，我拍拍他的肩膀。“妹，你好了吗？” 他问。我点了点头说：“哥，我好了！” 外婆看看哥哥说：“仕维，你瘦了！” 妈妈和阿姨接口说：“对啊！瘦了！” 

  哥哥说：“很多人也这样说，不只是你们而已。” 我离开之前对妈妈说：“妈咪，拜拜！” 在路上，哥哥说他刚才有急事所以迟到。我说：“哥，没关系！反正我有睡一阵子，精神就不会那么差。” 我们到Oldtown White Coffe喝茶点。我本来点矿泉水，哥哥说：“别省啦！” 于是我点了烤面包和柠檬茶。不久，志豪、Shi Yuan和Vincent也来了。“你们吃了吗？” 哥哥问。“吃了。” 他们三人答。

  吃饱了后，我们回家啦！途中，哥哥的车子出问题了，我问：“哥，你车子会有事吗？” 他安慰我：“妹，别担心！哥现载你回家不然让你家人操心。” 他送我回家之后，他开车往回自己的家。我目送车子。

  虽然只有我和哥哥两人聚集，但是我很开心！这是最好的安排。

A Mini Reunion with My Senior (8/7/15)

  After the lunch break, my friends and I went to JC 1 at Sunway University new building for the library tour. Earlier, I sent a message to my senior through Whatsapp that I would meet him at the auditorium when I reach the University. It was 2.02 pm, 28 minutes before the briefing started. Clad in a red shirt and blue jeans, Shu Yie came towards my direction. We greeted each other. I told him all the fun things that I had during the past two days. 

  He said:"Well, I'm glad you have a great time. Now you're in college, things will be totally different." Which was true because college life is totally different from high school. "I bumped into Vieshanthan on my first day of college during lunch break but he didn't notice me," I said. Shu Yie told me that he and Vieshanthan are in the same football club. Well that's cool! 

  I did tell him that I screwed up the placement test which was Maths on the first day. "It's okay, at least you tried. You don't have to worry about anything in college. The most important thing is you have to play your role well as a college student, complete your assignments and have fun! That my junior is the key to unlock your life in college," he said. 

  "Okay, I will keep in mind!" I said. 

  "How was the tour in Monash University?" Shu Yie asked. "It was great! The campus was huge and we had this workshop under the School of Arts and Social Science," I said. "Glad you enjoyed! What makes you to come here?" he asked. I told him my parents encouraged me to do the MUFY Programme because it is very flexible and well recognised. "You made a good choice!" Shu Yie praised me. 

  Apart from that, Shu Yie gave me a bit information of the university's library. "You will definitely love it!" he assured, that means I will definitely love the place. I asked where were the other seniors back in high school. "Some of them are having their examination since you know it's examination week," Shu Yie said. "Yes, I understand. The lecturers did tell us one of these days. Maybe I can meet up with the other seniors sometime," I said. 

  Shu Yie told me that he would arrange the meeting next week if possible. Just left two minutes before the briefing, he wished me luck and gave me one advice:"Kar Marn, just do the best you can! I know you can do it!" He headed to the door and left. 

   Senior and junior finally reunited! 

  

First Day of College (6/7/15)

  After months of waiting and spent three weeks of Form Six last May, the day has finally come- I'm officially a college student of Sunway College. It's always been my dream to be accepted by one of Malaysia's top universities.


  At 6.31 am, I wake up and check the screen of my iPod, well I'm 31 minutes late! After getting dressed, it's time to hit the road for Sunway College. As my dad drives his Volkswagen down the streets of Kuala Lumpur, my mind has produced a lot of questions "Will I fit in?" , "Am I ready for this?" and "Will I make new friends?"


  My mind comes to a stop when I reach my destination- Sunway College. I hop down from the car and head for the Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY) corner to sign up. The first one who welcomes me is Mr. Lee Thye Cheong- the director of MUFY. A fellow MUFY student leads me to South West class room 2 at Level 4. They are having a ice breaking session. The game is simple: Introduce yourself to the whole class.


  After that, we are given a tour around the campus. At the University Hall, we are given a special "Welcome Ceremony" which is get to know Sunway College better. Time for my lunch break. A senior approaches to my mum and I, he said "Hi, I'm from the SAT Club. I would like to invite you to our freshmen night," I even bump into my schoolmate- Vieshanthan at the canteen as well! Unfortunately, he didn't notice me.


  There are two placement tests which are English and Mathematics. I screw up the Maths test because the time given is only 45 minutes. I did manage to complete 23 questions out of 35 but it's okay, at least I have a chance to prove myself.


  College life is my new beginning.