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Sherilyn, xxx

Life's like a Pirinola: Korean Cultural Exhibition

This was the final assessment for our intercultural communication subject and yet, something that we have been working so hard for, like, all along our past short semester, which sometimes felt like forever. And I was actually glad that despite all the hassles and conflicts which have arisen all along the way, everything turned out pretty well in the end. ;)

Now that it has all became memory etched in my mind that I wouldn't want to forget, I am writing this post, like after so long, just so that I would not forget how the fruit of hardship and effort tasted like, how the joy of friendship and solidarity overcame challenges and sorrows, and also the ultimate sense of accomplishment which is just so fulfilling when you finally declare Mission Accomplished.

Korean Cultural Exhibition specially brought to you by no other than the SKORTIES!

 Korean Cultural Exhibition where we went beyond just the pretty details to the unleashing of the cultural insights to the beautiful Korean culture. 

From the mouth-watering cuisines, the pretty details of the Hanbok, the philosophy of their tea culture, their jubilant festivities, the language which shapes the pulse and signifies the smouldering spirit of the South Koreans towards their founding history and religious background which shaped their deep cultures and inward beliefs.

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 Our handmade mini hanboks and DIY brochures for remembrance. :)
Lee Young-hee once said that the Hanbok represents the national sentiment of the Korean people. The open arms of the 'jeogori' represents warmth and natural embrace while the voluminous 'chima' symbolizes space and freedom.

 Brandon and Salina demonstrating the steps in making the Kimchi.
The delightful red color of Kimchi is said to ward off evil spirits, while that makes Kimchi much more than just a food, but also, a national culture of the South Koreans. 

After the savoring of the spicy kimchi, it's time to have some refreshing tea :)
Koreans contemplate on humanity and reflect upon the imperfections of life while they are enjoying tea as there is actually a philosophy behind the seemingly defective tea pottery - the imperfections of everything in life.

 Nobody Nobody But You~ choreographed by nobody but Eden.

And last but not least, dancing and singing is a must for festivities and celebration.

Some pictures from behind the scenes :)

Say Cheese!

Dancing Practice

Men in Black

Crazy Korean Star, bodyguard and the huge fan

That experience was a truly rewarding one, and most important of all, we had lots of fun. Everyday is a learning day. :)

 And finally,

 

Missing in Action and still being missed by the all of us.

 Love, Sherilyn

Rampant School Bullies

Has there been a Tom who nicknamed you a “Mama’s Boy” and ever since then trying to make fun of you, simply because you brought your own lunch box to school? Or perhaps a Jessie and her clique of mean girlfriends who had consistently made you run seemingly impossible errands for them, just for you to gain exclusive membership to join their BFFs club?  Well, call it a rite of passage if you would, as I believe that just about everyone has been bullied to some certain extent during some part of their lives. 

Do you remember the stir created by the school boy in Sydney who retaliated towards his tormentor by body-slamming him to the ground? The video instantly became a hit on the Internet and the school boy was dubbed a hero, not because the global community endorses violence and brutality, but for the reason that of those being bullied and abused, few has the strength and courage to defy, somehow the young Casey Heynes begged to differ.

Thanks to the chivalry of fellow “Facebookers” who have strongly criticized the perpetrators and urged for the attention of the authorities, the rampant school bullies of SMK Raja Abdullah was ultimately brought to justice. 

While the public’s exasperation over the matter is gradually subsiding, once again we’re appalled by the incident whereby a secondary school girl in Ampang was mobbed by a gang of bullies after allegedly blowing the whistle to the discipline master regarding her schoolmate’s truancy. 

Don’t you agree with me that school bullies these days are getting more outrageous, that they made Tom and Jessie sounded exactly like angels? Please don’t feel overwhelmed with the bombardment of bullying cases in the newspapers lately as they are only new tunes added to a decades-old song. 

Just imagine how many bully cases have been out there and not brought to the light of public, how many children have been weeping and shuddering in silent, long before Facebook has emerged to act as one of the effective platforms to bring these issues from school grounds to the cyberspace.

According to newspaper reports in a Chinese Daily, both the victims of the bullying cases which transpired recently had tentatively reported their predicament to their teachers, but to their despair their problems were not given attention. 

Now this is peculiar, don’t you think that all the bullying cases actually spell one word in common? Well if you would ask me, negligence would be just the right word! 

It could either be the negligence of the parents who failed to discover the bullying behavior in their children, the teachers who couldn’t care less about their students, the nonchalant schoolmates and regulation enforcers, or even you and me. 

All too often we are obsessed with our respective priorities to poke a nose over others’ affair deemed as trivial, but has it ever cross our minds that our negligence might sometimes be lethal? 

Just imagine how things would turn out so differently when somebody cares enough to show just a little bit more concern. 

As your concern could easily empower the possible victims with the strength and courage to stand up for themselves, as you being a little more assertive could compel the authorities to recognize the urgency in the combating of the contemptible bullying cases.  

Remember, the rampant school bullies had all along been – and mind you, will continue to be – there, as long as the right thing is not done by the right people to counter this insidious societal ill. 

Of those being bullied and abused, few has the strength and courage to defy. 

Love, Sherilyn.

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Life's like a Pirinola (Part 2)

Life's like a pirinola, it's simply a game of chances and probability, and also about the unexpected.

Just as I didn't anticipate meeting awesome people like these!

Pictures taken during our pre-exhibition day, where we showcased the traditional Mexican game - the TOMA TODOS!   

Peace!

Greedy Edwin having all the sweets to himself. He has no idea how much we miss him.

GG trying to act cute :P

Time for a group shack!

Rampant college bullies X)

At the end of the day, we're still one big happy family :D

These pictures were from some time ago, yet they make memories that I wouldn't want to forget for a lifetime. Enjoyed moments that we all shared together. Every hardship only makes us grow stronger and bond closer to one another. Everyday is a learning day. :)

Spin pirinola spin~

Photo credits to GG.


Love, Sherilyn

Life's like a Pirinola (Part 1)

Life's like a pirinola, it's simply a game of chances and probability, and also about the unexpected.

Just as I didn't know that I could draw! :)

The day began with the lucky lot that we got first thing in the morning, it seemed that lady luck had been shining on us. :)

Step by step guide to producing the vibrant and not to mention, extremely CUTE monster eggies: FIRSTLY, you would have to draw the outline and color it. I never knew that I could color hehe ;)

Secondly, you shall cut your cute little monster according to its outline.

Thirdly and LASTLY, get your eggies to change into their new suit (or what we SKORTIES call them the SKORTS) just in time for EASTER! :DD

the other eggies... :)

the beautiful faces of ADP :) and yes we do think different and live curious :DD

Back In Action

Okay I know I might have been MIA on Blogger for a little while, but at least I have just attempted to be a little bit more responsible by clearing off the cobwebs first things first, haven't I?

Oh just in case that you haven't been noticing the differences, I have just revamped my blog a little by giving it a brand new look! And I must say that it looked so totally different, don't you think? Construction is currently still under progress but please feel free to check out everything! :DD

 From the movie Looney Tunes Back In Action! ;)

Well, the official abandoning of my poor blog will actually date back to the month of October last year, right before our battle with you-know-what ahem, *deep breaths* so I guess there must be A WHOLE LOT to be updated on. I have been writing, I swear, it was just that I wrote in the other blog of mine, yea the one in Chinese. Here's the proof!

But sadly yea, it is now officially temporarily abandoned, until further notice - due to no apparent reason. I'm positive that I might write again, I believe I might, I think I might... Hmmmm fingers crossed!

And so I had been working on a part-time basis for about 3 months right after SPM, like right exactly after the day of the last paper, and had missed all the vacations and outings whatsoever. Well if you would ask me, I kind of regretted too. =X

But let's not dwell in the past, after all it happened for like, half a year ago?

Anyway, I'm so gonna skip the CNY part, since it was kind of boring.

And then the day came, you know, the day when your adrenaline rush was pumping like there's no tomorrow and your goosebumps kept popping up and the mere thought of it was so overwhelming that it sent the chills and shudders right down your spine. Well in case you have no idea at all, I'm talking about the day of your life - SPM Results Day.

Picture (and finger) courtesy of The Juicy One.

Well I might not have done all my best, and the results might not have been totally up to expectations, but still it's over, like ONCE AND FOR ALL! So I hold no grudges. =) And guess what, I got an A for my Chinese paper, which is totally unexpected! weeeeeee :DD Okay I know I shouldn't dwell in the past, I have got a life to move on, I know, I know.

And then college started, not to mention that I went in late for my first ever management principles class because I have been so much of a cow to go to the classroom in the wrong building and waited like a total moron. Okay I know that was completely embarrassing. But believe me two is better than one, as I repeated the same mistake during the computer applications examination, but thank god I got into the right classroom just in time! Phew~ Now that the first semester had officially ended, I swear I'm so not gonna enter the wrong classroom again, EVER.

Hmmmm I guess I cramped too much info in just one post.  Will blog more on my college life after this, I hope :)

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Love, Sherilyn.

Let The People Decide For Themselves

Whilst conveying our heartfelt compassion and commiseration for the the people in the northeast Japan whom suffered considerably from the destruction brought about by the 8.9-magnitude earthquake and the subsequently triggered tsunami -which have relentlessly devastated buildings, properties, infrastructures, livestock and crops, and even ruthlessly claimed over thousands of lives in the blink of an eye- we here in Malaysia are gratified to be born in a country free from the peril of natural disasters. With emergency relief goods and humanitarian aids still being facilitated to evacuation centers all over Japan, recovery efforts either physically or mentally, would definitely take time, what more with the potential radiation disaster which is at present the greatest trepidation of the people.

The nuclear crisis which struck Japan has sparked alarm among global communities and raised controversies regarding the actual necessity to adopt atomic energy as an alternative in generating electrical energy. Even the Japanese with their sophisticated technology, their cautious demeanor and their many experiences in dealing with atomic energy, they fail to contain the meltdown of their reactors. In such incident, it is only prudent for us to reconsider and revise the plan from all aspects regarding the sensibility to construct nuclear power plants here in Malaysia. 

Are we ready to take this one big step forward? And do we have the capacity to deal with the calamity in case of a nuclear breakdown? These are among the many uncertainties that  we should first deal with before the implementation of the plan. We should take into considerations the impact towards the environment and the people as well as the cost for constructing and maintaining such technology for the many years to come and ensure that no problem arises as we cannot afford to commit mistakes because the consequences are unbearable.

The consequences of the outbreak of a nuclear power plant is formidable, as radioactive particles released into the atmosphere poses a health threat to the people as the radiations are capable of penetrating through human skin and even concrete buildings. Due to the highly penetrating and ionizing power of radioactive rays, chemical processes in the living cells of our body would be interfered, thereby inducing a series of health complications such as thyroid cancer, skin cancer, bone cancer, DNA mutation and the like. Apart from that, we must also comprehend that radioactive waste produced by a reactor cannot be disposed off easily. Radioactive particles with long half-life's might remain in the atmosphere for a long period of time thus hazarding human's health and even contaminating the soil and water sources which are vital elements of life.

We Malaysians are blessed with a variety of natural resources as well as a place free from natural catastrophes to call home, and yet we should never take the peace and harmony we enjoy for granted, as natural disasters often strike without prior notice, just as how the Japanese were not notified beforehand of the impending destruction and affliction. In my modest opinion, we should first educate the people about nuclear technology as well as its implication on the people before letting them to decide for themselves whether there is really a need for such technology.  We could not afford to put the health and well-being of the people at stake. With our 1Malaysia slogan where the people comes first, the safety and well-being of the nation should be given utmost precedence.




Love, Sherilyn.