The Weather In Malaysia

Just this evening, I was playing a game of ultimate with my friends. When I arrived at the field at 5pm, the sun was shining brightly and it was scorching hot. Nevertheless, we started playing. After scoring a few points, the clouds started becoming dark and we could hear the sounds of the thunder. We knew that a heavy downpour was going to come our way but we still continued playing. At around 6:30pm, it started raining like cats and dogs and we had to run to the nearest shelter. We were waiting for the rain to stop so that we could go home as we did not have umbrellas but the rain did not cease so we had to run into our respective cars.

The weather in Malaysia is very uncertain. A minute it will be very hot and the next the rain will be pouring. In the first half of last year, our country was facing drought but after that season passed, the floods came. It did not stop there. About a month ago, it came out in the news that the water in the Selangor’s dam was below the essential level but thankfully we have enough water now. Too much rain will cause floods that will cause a lot of damage but too little rain will cause shortage of water. As water is essential in our daily lives, this can also cause a lot of trouble. Therefore, let's hope and pray that the weather in Malaysia will begin to stabilize. 

Technology

Technology is said to be the collection of techniques, methods or processes used in the production of goods or services or in the accomplishment of objectives, such as scientific investigation. It can be embedded in machines, computers, devices and factories which can be operated by individuals without them having a detailed knowledge of the workings of such things.

Human lives have been very dependent on technology since it existed many decades ago. This is not necessarily a bad thing as technology helps speed up the time taken to complete a certain task and helps make it easier. As an example, stones, one of the first technologies ever used aided the early humans in their hunter-gatherer lifestyle to perform a variety of tasks including butchering carcasses, get chopping wood, cracking open nuts, skinning an animal and even forming other tools out of softer materials such as bone and wood.

However, the present generation has become too dependent on technology until they do not even try to complete a task on their own. For example, instead of meeting up face to face, many people rather communicate through social media. This creates an unhealthy relationship.

Personally, I think we have to learn how to balance the use of technology as we are given the ability to carry out majority of the tasks we need to do.

Fashion

Fashion is something we consciously and unconsciously encounter every day. Some people would take this as a normal thing or take it in an extreme way. Well, everyone has their own perspective on things and I am not judging them.

What is fashion? Fashion comes from the word ‘facere’, which means ‘do’ or ‘make’. It is formed with an old French word, ‘façon’, which also means "physical make-up or composition; form, shape; and appearance’”. So, it means to make or style an appearance.

Fashion has constantly changed every decade. It changes because people get bored of having the same type of appearance constantly. Humans will never stop creating new ideas because psychologically, it bores us to be in a constant similar environment.

Fashion is important in our daily life. Sometimes, we need to have conscience on the latest style of dressing or our house furniture, because it attracts people and friends. It makes us become more appealing to people.

I find it very odd on how looks and style would control how people will think and judge instantly most of the time. What really matters to me is what or who the person really is and not their outward appearance.

My Trip To Melaka

Just yesterday, I made a trip up to Malacca with a few of my friends. Even though it is my hometown, the last time I went there was around eight years ago as my whole extended family lives in KL now. I spent most of my time there at Jonker Street, one of Malacca's most famous attractions. There were a lot of tourists there and I felt like one of them as I could not remember my previous visit there. I had curry noodles for my lunch which was recommended by a friend and without thinking twice, I can say that it was scrumptious! It was the best one I've ever tasted and very different from the ones here in PJ. After that, my friends and I bought a durian cendol from one of the traditional stalls which blew my taste buds away. Not only that, I got to eat durian ice cream which was mouth-watering. After eating, we walked up and down the street and took many pictures. Soon, it was time to leave the street but that was not the end of our food hunt. As Malaysians, there is no such thing as eating too much. We headed to the famous Klebang Coconut Milkshake. Not only was it affordable, it was also very nice. That is all for my trip to Malacca. It was a very memorable one and I wish to go there again.

Exams

Exams, exams, exams.... the word that makes students tremble at the sound of it. Why is that so? Some people fear it because it determines their future while others face pressure from their parents to obtain flying colors. There are pros and cons to having exams regularly. Exams also known as assessments, encourages students to do regular revisions and helps assess their understanding of what they have learnt. Unfortunately, too much exams can cause pressure and might encourage students to just memorize facts without understanding. There were cases where students commit suicide when they do not get their expected grades. This proves that exams can also cause depression.

However, there are a few ways where students can minimize stressed caused by exams. First of all, studying ahead of time and not burning mid-night oil can prevent accumulation of topics to revise. Studies show that one must at least thoroughly read through something at least three times before the information can sink into their memory. Burning mid-night oil only causes panic and lack of sleep. A minimal amount of information would be absorbed by the student. Other than that, the student must finish the homework given by teachers as it would prepare them for the exams as they will be familiar with their work and concepts. They should always listen to what their teachers teach in class as there may be important facts brought up or explained.

It is not impossible to not excel in exams if there is self-discipline.

ULTIMATE

Sometimes friends or people I just met usually ask me what’s my hobby or what’s my favorite sport. The answer to that question always make them confuse or bizarre. The reason to that is because the answer to that is Ultimate.

“What is Ultimate?” you may ask.  Ultimate is a unique type of sport where there are two teams and each team is to score more points with a Frisbee Disc at the opposing end zone. I’m guessing from now you may recognize what sport it is.

Most people would call it Frisbee, but I would rather call it Ultimate because the meaning of it and how it applies to the sport. The word Ultimate means Ultimate sportsmanship. This sport doesn’t require referee, but rather depending on our spirit of the game (SOTG). The reason why I personally love this sport more than other sport is because it teaches me and other people to play fairly and truthfully. This also helps me to have patience in any circumstances.

Ultimate is an awesome sport to me because it does not just help me to be fit and healthy but also, it helps me and most people to build sportsmanship while playing.