Chick Magnet

Chicks dig babies, regardless of its gender. That’s a fact! And this is agreed by all, I’m sure. Earlier this morning, the kakak who sits next to my table, Kak Anne, brought her 4 months old baby daughter, Hana, to the office. The moment that cute little thing was spotted by the other female staffs, single or married, they came swarming towards her. Surrounding the mother, trying to get a closer look at the baby. They soft-pinched her cute face, and doing baby talk. Every one of them wanted to get their hands on little Hana. She’s so adorable. Every time these people make funny faces or doing peekaboo, she smiles and laughs. Unfortunately, my phone doesn’t carry any photo-snapping function due to its ‘advance’ technology. So, no pictures, people!

This whole situation kind of reminded me of an episode in How I Met your Mother (can’t quite remember from which season) where beautiful ladies were attracted to Barney’s gay brother’s little baby. And he used the baby to get laid. Like most people, I like babies. Who doesn’t, right? Only when they are clean of course. If they are carrying yellowish brown gooey thingy in their diaper, l wouldn’t even get close to it. But I would not go to the extent of using a baby to hook up with chick. That’s just way too much, bro. Maybe it could be consider as a last resort to some. But it ain’t gonna be me. I’m too proud to use such approach. Haha.

Expectations

                

            Living to the expectations of others, that’s pretty much what we have all been doing throughout our lives. We are expected to meet all these expectations from every single people that exist around us. Our family, friends or even stranger that we stumble upon while taking a sip of teh tarik during breakfast at a Mamak restaurant. Few viewed it as a blessing, a purpose that gives meaning to life. But for some, it’s a burden, or even a curse, placed on their very own shoulders the very first moment they breath-in the air.

A hope is what the people like to call it. A word with a positive meaning, aura and vibes meant for a positive effect. But there are always two sides of a coin. And positive is not the only outcome. Failing to reach one of these so called ‘hope’ is like the end of the world to some, viewing themselves as a disgraceful, pathetic being, unworthy of walking on the face of the earth. Such devastating effect is expected, of course, when too much ‘hope’ is being cast on them. Especially, ‘hope’ that the previous failed to meet when they are expected to.

But all is not lost, when one is unable to fulfill what is expected of them. ‘Hope’ is still a hope. It’s always darkest before dawn as they say. You just need to find the silver lining in it. Aim your arrow for the moon. Even if you failed to reach it, you’ll land among the stars. And being among the stars is probably way better than trying to reach for the moon. Never lose hope, for it is the thing that will help you to live to YOUR expectations.

Thanks, and farewell...

3 months. Time sure flew fast. I'm coming to a close on another blessed chapter of my life. It's a pity that it has to end. Being here, I learned a lot and I'm sure as hell that I lost nothing. A million thanks to all members of SCC especially GSU staffs, the one that I think, opened the door for me to gain such experience.

Going to class, interacting with students, mingling with fellow colleagues, participating in events, kind of reminded me what it actually means to be working in the education field. With the bunch of students here, the challenges are different, the approaches are different. But through it, my perspective is much wider now.

Indeed, it's an experience that I'll forever treasure. Sincerely from the deepest part of my heart, I thank you, and you, and you, and all of you.

*Hoping for a new chapter to begin soon.