Two and a half years ago, I enjoyed something that I still miss till today. The experiences and memories that I have carried through since I took my first step in Thailand was beautiful.
The people there were friendly and polite. Although we spoke different languages, we managed to find a way to communicate with each other with a variey of ways including hand sign, basic thai and english or just the usual point-point.
There, about 20 15 year olds painted an entire school and built a gazebo for the Thais in Khaolak.
I guess, its an experience that I will never forget. We had fun, painting the school, and ultimately each other whilst staying clear of the spiders, lizards and everything else that moved. Building the gazebo took, strength and ultimately determination.
I will forever remember the times such as when I had to help Nadya out from being singled out by the cheeky Thai workers, Audrey always making snacks for us when building the gazebo, Erni for getting a Thai admirer whom I am sure still tries to contact her, Anavil for translating everything- or at least trying to, John for being our poster boy and the darling of the Thais, Ms Lim for being our mother when we needed her, Mr Toh for such a impressive dance when we were watching the football game between Milan and Liverpool.
Ultimately, the experience left an impression on me, something that has never been able to replicate. It was so nostalgic to go on a holiday and everytime I sleep in a hotel room, I always remember the time when rasul, adam and me would share a room simply because they were too scared to sleep alone.
Soon, a new camp beckons. What impression will it leave on me this time? I guess, I have buried too much of me a long time ago. Only time will tell.
Nathaniel Iman sprouted nonsense at
12:51 AM
Sometimes its much easier to just dream.
We wonder around searching for our purpose in life, desperately seeking meaning.
Yet, as we wonder and search, we ponder about experimenting and realising that there is no definite answer to that one question.
More often then not, we try on different masks, believing that the facades help protect us during the difficult periods.
But what if we ourselves lose our true identity from amongst these facades?
A smile upon a person's face may hide a rainbow of emotions from sadness, despair, anger and not just happiness.
You see a person so cheerful and forever one who tries his or her best to be the pillar of strength for everyone around.
For so long the person held on, knowing the reprecussions of his or her actions which could lead the demise of others.
I guess, I myself dont fully understand everything I pour out here.
As I stare out the window, I realised how time has flown.
I get random flash backs and dreams of my past.
From the time which I spent in Kindergarten,
to moments which I once cherished,
such as my first meeting with my friends
such as Haikal, Nadiah, Khairul, Zawani, Azyan
until I reached my secondary school years where people such as
Andy, Adam, Hakim, Hannah, Sara, Sham, Kuan Wei, Kai Wu, William, Izzati, Nani and my beloved teachers
and of course a certain someone
made my life a living rollercoasters with its ups and downs
and now I enter a new chapter in my life.
Already the game has begun with the game of musical chairs already begun.
A beloved mentor has already left with another who might be in critical condition.
And it always makes me wonder, who will be next?
I will always try to be there when you are in need.
Under the moonlight
Its now time for me to bid
A final farewell
Komenasai
Sayonara
Nathaniel Iman sprouted nonsense at
10:01 PM
and so the week ends. to me at least. i've just had an email from my uncle in australia. god knows how much i actually miss them.
and so yesterday was interesting enough with my back-to-back tests and presentation. well, its interesting enough doing french written test with jerome marking your listening paper right infront of you. and as usual, his face showed a rainbow of colourful expression.
Presentation was dreadfully boring. the only thing that kept me awake was my terrible flu and wen jie's, or shld i call him justin, hilarious jokes. i didnt do very well for that since i practically skipped one entire cue card.
so today i brought a certain someone around school. hopefully that someone enjoyed herself.
i met mdm suriadi yesterday whilst having dinner with fion, yanti, james and kailing. and i was super touched when she introduced herself as my teacher and also my mom. i swear i really do miss her. now that ms lau has left, i dont really have anyone to turn to. whats worse, another close lecturer might have to leave soon too.
light shines from within
a beacon of hope springs out
within the darkness
-nathaniel
Nathaniel Iman sprouted nonsense at
6:40 PM
First, happy thoughts. My darling brother won the Ballon D'or. Yayness. God i'd give an arm and a leg to go see him.
In any case, went to watch beowulf with Nicole and Clara. Had an interesting time with them.
I just found out some stuff yet again. today is such a terrible day. heaven forbid i need some sort of miracle right now.
Nathaniel Iman sprouted nonsense at
9:36 PM
