ever-lazy lazy vibes gets on me, you gotta feel me. took some days to rest and chill (and soccer).
Batam was a blast! it truly was a learning trip in all aspects of it. there were pinnacle moments and situations that were truly lifechanging, some that will hit a nerve in everyone; nail the softspot; crack the core- you get what i mean.
i love the people whom i mixed with in the trip. so many different characters, i learnt plenty from everyone. there were some moments that really reached down and i'd cherish those times forever. we had some trouble along the way but im glad we settled it rationally. i hope the bonds we make will last long. there were external lessons with all of you that i learnt and they mean more than the blood and sweat of our physical labour. they have value of no boundaries and makes us feel human. love you guys.
i was to help in an orphanage called Bina Ummah, where it epitomizes the situation of a third world country. so basically we spent our 2 weeks there cementing some floors, which was a rigorous process though enjoyable eventually as the satisfaction can be seen through our job-well-done. we also painted the interior+exterior of the mosque, which looks more calm and warming. we carpented some cupboards for the library and finally laminated its flooring. this is the work of RAJAH & BROS. GOOD JOB GUYS. we did meet our target schedules, but i only wished we could give more. i was not satisfied having to leave the place where many areas can be tended to. the orphans deserve better. lets hope what we did will be of use and benefit to them.
we bonded well with the kids there. CUTE KIDS (should know how i love kids). made friends like rizal, satria, faris, karim, shafiq-Gattuso, zaki, geng Sakit Kepalo and the elder ones. through soccer (which they are bloody good in) and music (likewise). no favourites really, i seem to click well with the kids. it takes alot in me when i see in their eyes and try to imagine what they've seen.
then there is Umi. she is a teacher in the orphanage who we were under. she is 77 years old and she pulls the strings around there for us. everyone is amazed by her faith in God, strength and will to be where she is. she can be a true inspiration to the people who've known her. there are not many people that come by who are like her. its sad to see her cry anytime. shes mighty thankful for the little work we put in. but in truth her offers of blessings and prayers are much vast in appreciation to us. emo aside, shes pretty cute cause she doesn't speak english well except for 'yes/no?' 'thankyou' and a single 'don't mention it'. she's one of the strong pillars this trip is so knowledgeable. May God watch over her.
at the last day at the orphanage, we had a series of performances collaborated between us and the orphans. we had a blast. had lunch together, followed by some various acts for entertainment. the people there were great and are loaded with talent, especially ZAKI THE DRUMMER MAUT. us guys (me haziq and fai) also got the chance to perform. we did a rather impromptu "Always Be My Baby" and "Belaian Jiwa" . which was pretty decent (tho nowhere as good as their perfomances). but it turned out to be popular demand and we had to go up on stage again. since we used Radiohead's Creep as soundcheck, we decided to play it. and this time it was justifiably good. stupid thing was that someone ( the singer) 'dedicated' it to Umi. look into the chorus of the lyrics. aiyoh. bad call.
it was hard to leave them on the last day. the bonds and connection we had were hard to let go. many got emotional, but we had to accept realities and this was one of them. i never intended to put up a brave face, but i didn't cry (YA LA, HEARTLESS). it would've made me feel better if i did, but i was definitely sad. i just hope they'll stay in memory. that they will be memories that remind us of many valuable things before we make our steps in the future. these are the people and times that mould us to better humans; this lifechanging experience. its a matter of how long this memory will last to serve. i can only pray it will be forever.
we got some time for R&R and i got to catch Transformer 2: Revenge of The Fallen. ACTION WAS KICKASS. OPTIMUS PRIME KEWLER THAN MY DAD MANZZZ.
but the movie had a typical storyline and was very high tempo. they had space to cool down but they snapped up to accelerate the next 30 seconds. humour was fine, but coulda done better.
Megan Fox was a guy.
Megan the Hot Fox was a guy.
Megan Fox HAD a whatihave.
Megan Fox=Hot= had whatihave
zzzzzzzzz
sorry guys, i feel the 'turgidity' coming up. but, live in the moment yeah :)
live in the moment.
also had time for shopping. bought lots of stuff. became a girl on the weekends lar sorry. but all at the cheap so it was worth feeling like Megan Fox.
unfortunately, i cant get photos up here. maybe in the eventual posts. its been a blast. i hope the whole trip will stay in my memory forever......... warmth in sneezes (:
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