Pursuit of HAPPINESS

It’s been ages since I last stepped out from the cinema. Yet, I encountered a rousing movie, thanks to the multi fold of TV network nowadays.

It was called “The Pursuit of Happiness”. The entire story was inspired by a true story, recounting a remarkable part of an African American’s man life. The main character, Chris Gardner, was cast by Will Smith. Despite all the obstacles appeared, he managed to beat them bravely.

The story begun with his inept decision in buying a medical device: a bone scanner screening for bone fracture, costing twice as much as an X-ray scanner. The sales went really hard for him, causing him to plunge into mere bankruptcy. He was in debt, for all the living payments (car, rental, electric bill, phone bill, etc). Eventually, his wife couldn't manage to fight for the hard with him and leave. They had a son, whom he insisted to take along with him.

One day, when he was walking on the street, he saw the smiling face of the people. Everyone looks happy. He started pondering the quote, stated in a ceremony of the decoration of independence. The last phrase of the sentence was: pursuing for happiness. He wondered how the man knew human had to PURSUE their HAPPINESS, instead of let it came naturally. He met a man, driving his posh car, looking charm in his suit. He asked him his occupation and the way he had brought it to that stage. The man told him he was a stock broker, and in order to achieve what he had, you need two things. Not university qualification, not family background, but good at treating people and a good skill in math.

So, Chris soldier on, applying for an unpaid salary internship at a company called Dean Whiter. He attended lessons and at the same time buckle to sell his scanner in order to make a living for his son. Though he was underplayed, undervalued in the office, he NEVER faltered. He tried to do his job well, and under harsh circumstances( he had to pick up his son at the daily care centre in addition to visit hospitals to sale the scanner) , he learned how to do things in an amazing fleeting moment. Though he was constantly disappointed by the flow of life, he NEVER released the temper on his son. Rather, Christopher (his son) was the pillar to him. He did everything to provide him the best.

His hard work finally paid off. He got the job, becoming the founder of a broker company, and sold it with a minor stake with a million dollar deal.

The movie impacts me much, especially at this juncture, where I’m apprehensive about my future. There’s incredible awesome scenes and dialogue which really enlighten. The most memorable dialogue was when Chris was playing basketball with Christopher. The father told his son: Don’t ever let others tell you you can’t do something. If you have a dream, protect it. There’s another when they had to spend the night in the toilet at the railway station. Chris tried not to let the external noise waken Christopher, fallen asleep in his lap. It was literally unforgettable by looking at the tears holding back in Chris eyes, the woe was so clear, clear enough to weep.

This movie will become one of my favourite movies doubtlessly. Enlighten, motivate, rousing story is always my affection. It show so much about real life, giving courage for everyone whom encounters odds all along the journey we call life.

Amateur

Standing on the one of the branches on the mango trees, two birds were peeking. The ground is draped in verdant lawns. I took a deep breathe, savoring the freshness in the air. Amidst the banality, this place is leading me into a monastic lifestyle-- where I have been longing long ago.

I'm referring to the dictionary, the first time ever since I started blogging. Just today, I realise it would be a sheer useless if the theory adopted does not been practised after doing my fifth essay task this afternoon. I referred back to 'Writing Power'--a guide on writing-- and found I've infringed the most basis rules. Through those practice, I found myself an amateur. Major problem? A poor sentence structure. Thanks to my guide, I'm trying hard to fix it, NOW.
Over and above, I had overlooked the importance of punctuations all along. It came to my surprise when I discovered punctuation plays a prominent role in determining the way we perceive the sentence. And yup, I'm now trying to correct my mistake.

Just from the previous moment, I thought that I have mastered the essential skill in English language. Not long after, I discovered that a woeful reality that it was on the contrary. My exam is just around the corner, am I able to score well? It remains unknown. However, I will soldier on and won't be flattered.

Touching into the subject of future education, my last resort--Belfast--still haven't give me a reply yet. But I'm rather optimistic though. It is not my doomsday though, despite my zeal in acquiring the medical knowledge. Daddy advised me to get into IMU, I'm reluctant if asked from my heart. Reasons? Sounds ridiculous--I just simply want to study at somewhere outside Malaysia..ha

Ho..I suppose to talk more on other issues, particularly global issues like food crisis or victory of Hilary Clinton. It's not my interest, just a mere practising on my lousy writing skills. But for tonight, just allow me to keep it for another day.=)

Debauch or stand-up?

Well, maybe medicine just ain't to be my tea. I've been WITHDRAWN again, this time by Glasgow. While amazed by the immaculate instinct which I have, I notice that the posts on this entire blog are mostly about the failure to get into the field of medicine in UK. I am mentioning UK, coz if it's other places which I applied, excluding those 'high-standards' unis such as NUS or bla bla, I'm pretty sure I'll definately get a seat. Ok, maybe I'm too confident bout myself getting into the field after receiving the ONLY 3 A's in A-level, assuming tht I'm GOOD ENOUGH at tht time, and this 'fiasco' may be a check into my cockiness.

Sound of the twentieth, a title tht would be decent enough to describe my straits at the moment. I'm already 20, two days ago, quoting from mum's saying, the 'UK' stars didn't scintilate above my 20th sky. However, thanks to her for delighting my mood. I asked her this morning if she thought I was destined to be a doctor, she responsed by saying tht if this doctor thing did not work, there will sure be a place for me in somewhere. Everyone is willed, I strongly bound on tht.

After the 'Cardiff' crisis, I felt numb by looking at the 'unsuccessful' wording, mostly coz I think I was immuned and I've learnt tht 'brick walls isn't there to stop us, but to show what we really wants'' by Randy Pausch. I'm thankful for having lovely person by my side like daddy(though I'm flabbergasted by him due to the b'day issue), whom is optimistic enough on the future of his lovely daughter. I'm enlightened of tht, and now are trying hard for my future endeavour. The recent goal: IELTS.=)

Sunny, Raining or LIGHTNING?!

It's pouring outside again, yeah, again since 3 days ago. Actually I'm not sure if there was rain for the 2 days before, but I'm MENTIONING 3 days ago because the lightning before the rain poured had marred my TV!! Otherwise, I would be spending my night downstair with the last 3 episodes of D.I.E., a recent Hong Kong drama which tells the story of a sophisticated detective, casted by 'double Kwok'.

Why am I blogging now without a specific issue to talk about...it's uncertain for me, but for the viewers, maybe it's palpable- grumbling bout my LOST! Today's Wednesday, the day which my fav. series would be aired by now..CSI..a tool for me to improve my English too.

There are a lot of issue to talk about recently, the first one would be the protesting in the Olympic torch relay. I saw a provoking comment by an EU resident in the Times online-" Please, SCRAP the WHOLE Olympic." What the Fxxx! Without any profound proof on how the Chinese has manhandling the 'poor' Tibetans, how can HE give such a robust opinion?! I don't really know the real situation in Tibet, but as far as I concerned, it's not sheer the Chinese fault in this matter. And what does it have to do with the Westerners? HUMAN RIGHTS? They are encrouching our RIGHTS by interventing to much in our matter. MIND THEIR OWN BUSINESS PLEASE!!!!!!

Talking bout OWN BUSINESS, I'm impressed by daddy's optimism in handling a difficult issue. That's not the doomday, that's what he has told me since I failed in the admission to the medicine course in both Edinburgh and Cardiff. Yeah, I burst out when I saw it, the word which I couldn't forget for the rest of my life, appearing on the UCAS track- UNSUCCESSFUL it stated there. Wow! But I claimed to be fortunate enough, for having such a lovely daddy. He made me think that there was no BIG deal in this world. The attitude he had brought out really comforts me. Thanks DADDY. and I'm sure I can conquer everything, as the saying goes: it's not mountain which we conquer, it's ourselves.