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Back in 2007, I was involved in the drama competition for Singapore Emerge together with my five other teammates.



It was not easy to immerse myself in the pursuit of a new skill completely unrelated to what I learned in the university. The worst part in the drama acting came when we were required to memorise the long script. Memorising the script was like memorising the important dates when we studied history in the secondary school. And I had a bad record in history subject.



We were instructed to use an accent, move our arms and body and exaggerate our facial expressions. When I talked about facial expression, I was talking about the facial expressions like the one in the touching Korean drama series, Stairway to Heaven and Winter Sonata. I was told to act "dramatically" and most importantly enjoy my character.



Before we went to the stage, we embellished our costumes with accessories and did a foundation makeup.




The partial of the drama script...(Of course, I just memorised my character part):

Characters

Main Leads
Josh – likes Carol
Carol – likes Lewis, tomboy
Jessie – likes Josh
Lewis – very very sissy


Supporting
gangsters
Director
Assistant director

Scene 1
Restaurant
Romantic Music


Lead Man (Josh):
Darling, you look beautiful tonight..

Lead Girl (Jessie):
Oh..stop…go on..

Lead Man
I would pluck the stars from the sky, just so I could see your face..

Lead Girl
Err..that's so romantic…in a weird sorta way..

Lead man:
I would brush my teeth 3 times just for you!

Lead Girl
What?

Lead Man
Darling..what I'm trying to say is..(kneels) Will you have this? (takes out big box)

Lead girl
OH MY!! What a big box!!! (opens it)..what is this?..a mcspicy?
Lead man
Oh..I'm sorry..that's my lunch…I meant for you to have this!!! (takes out other box)

Lead girl
Wow…what a beautiful ring…yes..yes I do!!(they are about to kiss)

Gangster 1 enters and smacks lead guys head on the table..brawl ensues..lead man becomes action super hero..defeats the gangsters one by one..carol is one of the gangsters

Lead gangster (Lewis, Italian accent):
You!! You have dishonoured my family!! I will have..my vendetta!!

Bla...bla...bla...



Although we did not win in the final, it was a great experience performing in front of thousands of audiences.

In the wake of the increasing number of fatalities involving the back seat passengers, the government has geared up its machine to ensure the death toll being mitigated. These include issuing summons for those who do not buckle up, distributing pamphlets and directing a meaningful commercial as well. Watch the advertisement below.



After watching it, what I can conclude here are:

1) Ladies, please take EXTRA precaution when you are driving at night especially at the deserted area.

2) Ladies and gentlemen, if you don't want to risk your life, please ensure that you wear the rear seat belt if you sit behind...

So, act now...

It is common for us to hear the maids being abused by their employers nowadays. The case of Siti Hajar is rather upset me and I am sure all of us unanimously condemn the unscrupulous act by her employer. With all the mistakes the employers feel that the maids make, they should remember that the maids are not infallible. They too are human.

But how about the maid herself?



I couldn't help but pity to the kids. Is this the maid who obtained the Certificate of Eligibility?




In my opinion, both the maid and the employer should attend a training course. For the maid's employer, it would mean to educate them to be more responsible, whereas for the maid herself, it is hoped that it would educate them on the emotional intelligence in dealing with fractious kids. Both maids and the employers should contain their emotions without resorting to violence. Every human deserves to be treated equally and with respect and love. After all, it does not mean that all Malaysian employers and Indonesian maids are like that.

When I am bored especially in the sultry afternoon, I will just sit down and looking for nowhere. The more movement I make, the more perspiration produced from my sweat gland and the more uncomfortable I am. The odour from the armpit is my worst enemy ever.



At times, I will go out to play badminton and supper with my friends. Before I go to sleep, I will take out a book to read and if there is an idea on what to write in my blog, I will draft it out. When I read a book, I prefer a table/ stand fan to be switched on and directed to me as I want to shoo away the mosquitoes that constantly suck my blood every night. I don't like to use aerosol as the smell makes me dizzy. Moreover, it brings hazard to atmospheric ozone.



When it comes to shrieking with laughter, I won't forget the Taiwanese variety shows hosted by Jacky Wu.







GUESS (variety show), for example has been self sustaining since its inception several years ago. Jacky Wu has been popularly known for his quick witted humour in Taiwan.



That is the show that can cheer me up and put a grin on my face after back from work other than listening to soothing music.



Laughter is not only the best medicine but it is a natural and inexpensive way to make people look young by not focusing too much on stress.



Wait, I didn't mean that you must laugh all the time to stay young. Laugh at the appropriate time and smile when you are going to greet people. It's a choice, simple as that.