Japan

It's heartbreaking to see Japan in such a devastating state. More than 10,000 lives had perished and few hundred thousands people have to be evacuated due to the meltdown of nuclear plants in Fukushima . Furthermore, it was also said that this is the costliest disaster ever as total losses could exceed $100 billion. *my prayers and wishes are with people of Japan*

Surprisingly, this sudden disaster makes me realize life is unpredictable and extremely vulnerable. Our lives appear to be subjected to the whims of "someone". Until this moment, life seems no longer in the control of our hand as we cannot fathom when our lives will be taken away. Becoming aware of all these, I understand that living the moment is the utmost consideration. Hence, live as if everyday is the last day of our lives and appreciate the people around us.

Insecurity

If courage can be picked up like a quarter on the street. I wouldn't mind striding the streets all day. It's hard to breathe when one doesn't have the courage. The courage to face the music, the courage to speak up or simply the courage to be yourself. Albeit, I might appear audacious and candid, there is a small fragment in me that is still wrapped in insecurity and I hate this.

-Jeremy

Because I can so I must.

Everyone is born different. True. Some might have the leader look and some don't. For some reason, I'm being labelled with the former. I don't know why, maybe because I'm smarter than the bunch ? or perhaps I can undertake obligations which some people "cannot do". I just don't know.

However, it sets me ablaze to see nonchalant louts telling me I should do this I must do that simply because the fact that I could. Though we might be different (the fact that I'm smarter and you're dumber) it doesn't grant you the right to rub your duties on my face. I'm not your slave. I don't take things granted like you do. I might be capable of doing it doesn't mean you can sit back and enjoy the show. You bunch of whiners.

It's amusing to see friends who wish to succeed in the future and yet unwilling to put in the effort to climb the ladder of success.You can say whatever you wish to say but mere saying alone is no more than a scentless fart, you can hear it but never experience it.

I wasn't born with ability to speak when I came out from my mother's stomach (Caesarean section). I learned to speak. I can do whatever you're incapable of doing is for the reason that I've learned from doing it previously. Not due to my 'Einstein' brain nor magical blessings from dear Fairy Godmother. The fact that you'd been acknowledge by the government to be worthy enough to study law in Malaysia shows that you are at least the better ones in the cohort

You entered law school to be a professional. Not "Mat Lepaks nor Ms. Waiting-to-be-the-next-Datin". Hence, have self-respect,stop walking with your tail between your legs and do something about yourself.

Dear Journal

Crap, it has been such a long time since I last blogged.

Dear Journal,

Sorry, as I have been too engrossed with my life.

Mooting

Nway, I managed to fulfill one of my resolutions for 2011 : Mooting. It was an inter-faculty mooting competition but nonetheless, we (me and Faelly) managed to snatch first place. It was unexpected since we didn't prepare much for it. Definitely, lady luck was smiling at us. And this gives us the chance to join for Lawasia Mooting Competition in July. I am still pondering about participating.

Food

I have lost my monstrous appetite due to the New Year's Eve Buffet dinner I had with Alexis. Now, I can only consume like an ordinary guy. *eww*. Nonetheless, I can never get enough of Baskin Robin's ice cream. Addicted. :)

Personality

Am uncouth, a boor and upright as usual. In the process of transforming. Sooner or later, everyone will see a humbler, gentler and kinder version of Jeremy. *though I doubt 'he' will be called Jeremy*

Warmest Regards,

Jeremy

Patience

Learn the art of patience. Apply discipline to your thoughts when they become anxious over the outcome of a goal. Impatience breeds anxiety, fear, discouragement and failure. Patience creates confidence, decisiveness, and a rational outlook, which eventually leads to success.

-Bryan Adams

Patience indeed is the greatest virtue of all. Whom has patience usually possesses other great virtues. I have least amount of patience.When hunger and weariness appear, they loosen the grip on that tiny patience of mine. Thereupon, anger and impatience would come into sight. Friends scattered. Lest, what I ask for is nothing more that a small drop of patience from you, God. It's enough for me not to be "me".

Bungee Jump

I felt like I was plunging the moment I stepped into the faculty. There were books and assignments, presentations and obligations which were thrown upon me, making the plunge seemingly unfamiliar. And the funny thing is that my plunge seems endless, unless if I was bungee jumping. If the safety lines decided to break, I would fall to my death. But this, this is out of my hands, something I cannot stop nor slow down. And I am somehow beginning to like falling into this unknown depth.

-Denise Khoo

Resolutions for 2011 !

Things to be achieved in next year.

1. 3.60 + GPA. !

2. More breaking in debate tournaments. It's time to progress.

3. Control my temper. See ya *Ryan* !

4. A better son.

5. Grab more books and read.

6. Save more money. No more over-spending in 2011.

7. Exercise once a week. Jogging or Swimming or hitting the gym.

8. Improving my jokes. Laugh people, laugh !

9. Mooting ? Might give it a try next year.

10. Improve my manners. Its gonna be tough !