We <3 You Malaysia!

One of the only unique nations whom the people from various races, religions, cultures and ethnics live together and unite as one called Malaysians, instigating envy throughout the whole planet. Today, this blessed nation celebrated her 51st birthday as an independent country. And despite all the past and present fiascoes and controversies, Malaysia is still making its presence felt worldwide. I reckoned Malaysia's biggest birthday present would be a more diligent and systematic administration, with limited corruption - which in return the citizens would receive what they actually deserve. Did you realize I just mentioned a simple argument? With a more diligent and systematic administration (Premise 1), with limited corruption (Premise 2), us citizens would receive a deserving return from the government (Conclusion).

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And this morning in Sunday service, there was an announcement for those in the hall who was around when Tunku Abdul Rahman chanted "Merdeka!" a spirited 7 times - there was only a mere 3 people. It made me realize those who were really there - or who have suffered so much but their unquestionable determination to set the nation free prevailed, are reducing in numbers and what's left are us people who might not have felt the same passion and emotional sensation when Merdeka comes about. Thus, isn't it our responsibility as "anak bangsa", to carry on that torch and shoulder the current and to-come generation in building an awesome nation? Indeed, this is a rhetorical question, trying to encourage you to agree that it is our responsibility.

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Anyway, let us rejoice on this historical day of rememberance, and feel the spirit of Merdeka, at the same time, appreciating what privilege our ancestors have given us. Happy Birthday Malaysia :)

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the Serdang experience

It was the second time I'm taking KTM and the first time taking it to Serdang. I was going there to attend a session on music which featured an Indonesian band - led by the brilliant Adon. Besides the session, the journey itself has its highlights too. When i arrived at the Serdang station and trooped out in search of taxi, there you go - Malaysia Boleh - one row of taxis anticipating your arrival. As expected, one of them immediately approached me and I told him of my desired destination and the next thing he said was: "rm10 ah?". I didn't bother protesting as I was more focused on reaching there on time and it after all would be fruitless trying to urge him against that idea. His short and direct answer already provided a Leading Question.

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Along the way appeared more and more Critical Thinking terms including Compound Claims: Conditionals when he complained that if the driver in front does not drive any faster, then she will probably reach her destination tomorrow morning. As the slow driver constantly irritated him with her pace ever since she overtook him at the junction, he snorted: "Now I'm gonna cut you and make sure you don't get past the traffic light, slow coach!". What a harsh Ad Populum Appeal to Spite statement he grunted. Well, yet again - the Malaysian transport system never fails to attract the people. There should be a certain standard in becoming a taxi driver and training should be conducted to train and discipline them. Additionally, these touts should be closely inspected and be punished for their indecent actions. But, this probably would take years to actually be enforced because the enforcers themselves are as lazy as ships in the doldrums. Upon the time the enforcers start acting, the touts would have zoomed off far away. Simile and metaphor has been described in the former and latter sentences.

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arrival of the new born

When i was slightly younger - or perhaps it has always been my family's "trend" - I used to bombard my wardrobe with all sorts of branded stuff. From tees to shirts, pants, shoes, watches and whatever a mortal wears. At this time where my mind start to think more rationally, gaining an asset means alot to me - not an additional item to show off about but something I have truly contemplated about having and having it because i truly need it, not want.

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This time around comes a laptop. Its a silky Espresso Brown Dell Inspiron 1420 with optimal features for a student like me. I was pretty surprised the whole ordering and delivering process was swift and somewhat simple. But the whole process of asking for permission to buy an expensive item was incredibly arduous. Tons of ad populum appeal to indirect consequences and ad populum appeal to a false dilemma were implied. Mum is the only person in the family who understands the true value of saving and never fails to protest most of our proposed purchases - and not short of this one too.

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"I spend all morning and afternoon in the university on weekdays and often i feel effortless because there's nothing i can do during breaks. When assignments come along, I'll be left behind because back home at night is the only time i could complete it. Furthermore, by the time i reach home, it already is night and I'll be drained from the whole eventful day. If i carry on like this, I'm going to be too far behind in assignments and studies and will fail my exams! If i don't get a laptop immediately, I'm afraid I might never make it out of my Beta year - not to mention complete my course!

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Well, I suppose this kind of fallacy isn't a bad method to persuade right? Well, like I said before, I have thought through thoroughly before making a stand on this decision. I'm quite optimistic it will help me spend my free time in university in a meaningful way, thus enhancing my chances of scoring better in examinations - with the additional period of studying. God bless you!

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The all-exclusive Dell Inspiron 1420 Espresso Brown - doesn't look too espresso here does it?
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Pic from Inspiron 1420's Integrated 2.0 mega pixel webcam

the BUS-ey BLOOD-ey day

Thursday - the last day of uni for the week in which i so look forward to. I presume most people look forward to the end of the week where relaxation and entertainment come pouring it. Also not forgetting a number of them who would rather not rest at all because they enjoy the art of working to a transformed level. Today isn't short of interesting events for me though.

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Right from the start of my day i again have to wait long for the bus! If you do not know, I abandoned having accommodation near uni and decided Kelana Jaya isn't too inconvenient and far away to go home daily from uni. Well, the unfortunate thing about this is having to risk missing or coming in waay too late for classes because somehow the Malaysian transport system just isn't up to the mark. The RapidKL bus - to its own liking - once awhile, makes you wait for a whole 2 hrs or more before it comes. And by the time I reach uni, 3 quarts the class would be over and the awkwardness of trooping inside the classroom with multiple pairs of eyes glancing at you isn't very pleasant eh? :/ This morning wasn't any different. After waiting for an hour, the assumption part was that the bus isn't going to come anytime soon, again. And i had to walk home and wake my poor daddy up to fetch me to Cyberjaya just so that i don't miss the all-crucial maths tutorial. I was pretty pissed and irritated - and not the first time.

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I was curious though to find out what was the assignment 2 all hyped up about, because it only lasts a week! As i was thinking then: "The proposed second assignment madam would be announcing in lecture later would definitely by easy. Well, this is because in the mmls announcement it says the assignment would be due in just a week. Anyhow, the first assignment was pretty simple so it will be the same for the second one. And this argument falls under valid but weak. This is because both my premises are logical or follows necessarily with the conclusion. Weak is because both premises isn't solid enough to affirm the conclusion. And indeed the reality was, the assignment is a daily blogging implying critical thinking terms. Shocked the hell out of me! Since i don't blog, extra efforts need to be discharged to make it to the 8th day to hand up the assignment to the amazing Mdm Jessica (:

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Not forgetting the subsequent blood donation myself, Sam and Simon went after the class. I had mainly decided to go just to discover my blood type and it is to be O - the mighty universal blood. Unfortunately, i was told that due to my phlegm, i would not be allowed to donate therefore i snapped a few pictures as souvenirs. The nurse Kak Nurul told me: "Your phlegm is yellow. Therefore, your blood currently contains a sort of virus and if your blood is donated to a patient, I'm afraid he or she might receive side effects like fever or cold." Thus, she was indicating an implicit conclusion, which is that I'm currently not suitable to donate my blood. Fyi, almost every donor were males! Cept for a few brave girls. Catch today's "occasion of the day"!

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Kak Nurul