Heli..heli...

I know most of us think that helicopters flying by our rooftops are a common sight. I see a helicopter or two everyday because I lived near an old airport (which is now used as an army flight base).

My students apparently see helicopters as a rare sight. A very rare sight.

So, yesterday our school admin were informed about a helicopter landing scheduled at 10.30a.m on our school field. 

10.35a.m.

I can hear the sound of the helicopter flying across the school. And the sound of students buzzing about it.

10.38a.m.

"NAH!!! HELIKOPTER!!!!!" exclaimed student A.
"Eih, dia limpas seja tu...nah..nah..ko tingu..." replied student B.
"MANADA!! NAH!! NAH!!! NAH!!!!!! DIA TURUN!!!!!!!" shouted student A excitedly.

10.40a.m
Students ran out of their classes to see the helicopter landing, which embarrassingly, I found myself in the midst of a sea of excited students. For the record, I also haven't seen a LIVE helicopter landing. To be with the students witnessing this rare event is quite...a learning experience.

"Helikopter apa tu, teacher?" asked one of the students.
"Err...yang tentera punya kali..." I replied. Well, I can see some white and blue colours on the helicopter, it might be an emergency helicopter or something. "Maybe it's a hospital's...dorang mau bawa orang sakit kali tu pi KK..." I added.

"Cigu pernah naik helikopter kah?" asked another one.
"Tidak, tapi di kampung teacher hari-hari ada helikopter limpas."
"Oh...(no feeling ni..)"

After two minutes, we all went back to the class. And the students were still buzzing about it.

I just can't believed that I saw a helicopter landed on our school field. Now, that is something you don't see everyday.

Ramblings.

This week has been quite a spooky one in sleepy Sook.

It seems like "Casper" had decided to pay a visit to Sook by following one of our student and one colleague of ours home after camping. It created havoc and stirred up a manic fear among us, me included. When it comes to the paranormal experience, I confess that I am quite a guntalau (penakut) sometimes. At times I can be quite the skeptic because I do believe that sometimes people pretended to be in hysterics just to seek attention. In our case, it was real. I crossed paths with the affected colleague - he looked so troubled. Eyes were red, face were red and he looked so tired. He told me he was "attacked" again last night. It hit me that there are some things 'beyond' our naked eye and what our mind can perceive. To comfort him, me and several colleagues told him to (1) get holy water, (2) get prayed over or deliverance prayer, (3) pray to St. Michael, the Archangel and (4) pray the Rosary. He went back to his hometown after that, hopefully he'll be all right (Amen!)

After Casper's escapades, I'm inundated by never ending paperwork. I think, despite my attempt of becoming a tree hugger, I have used almost 3 reams of paper in the time span of 2 months. There're exam questions to construct, forms to print, analyses of all-sorts to do...the fun never ends. 

Well, not all happenings in school were bad. This morning, I decided to let my hair down and wore a hairband ala Blair Waldorf. As I walk briskly at the corridors, one of my Form Three students went out of his class and flashed me a smile. 

"Morning, teacher..." he said as he gave me a toothy laugh.

"Yaaa...morning! Apa ko bikin di luar kelas ni...mau minta kena marah ka?" I replied.

"Nda, teacher. Teacher cantik bah ini hari, tulah sia sengaja keluar2 mau tingu teacher," he said.

"Beiii...mikiroyou ni budak...pi masuk kelas!"I told him.

Well, I had to put on my strict-and-cool mask to increase my classroom cred. Nonetheless, I do enjoy the compliments from my students. 

Yuiiiiiii......

Have a great week!

Shoulder Guy.

Warning : Might induce puke mechanism or secret smiles. 

Results vary according to individuals. You have been warned.

This is a response from my previous post. I've been getting a lot of press regarding this matter (why am I suddenly talking matter-of-factly...anyways..) and there was a lot of anonymous CyntaSez readers (whom I knew but wishes to remain anonymous konon hahaha) got intrigued by this mysterious Shoulder Guy. Who is he? Do we know him? Si anu kah ni?

Well, since being secretive is part of my zodiac characteristics...

I won't expose his name but we met in the year 2000 where things were carefree and he was not even attractive. 

Why I like him (sans shoulder-related) and don't dare to tell him my lovey feelings for him?

Reason #1 : He is one of my closest friend. I confide to him everything and until now, he remains as one of my loyal friends. If he is a girl, he's definitely going to be one of my bridesmaids. Unlike other male friends who claimed to be besties with me (a frenemy in disguise), he's there for most of the time.

I remember one night when I was home alone, lonely and scared and I couldn't get any of my GGs on the phone (GGs, it was coincidental that you all were busy at that time), I gave him a call. He was about to watch a movie that he had waited the whole day to finish downloading and suddenly there was I, as guntalau as a coward (sama la tu kan..hahaha), asking for his company on the phone until my dad or elder bro gets home. We chatted for almost an hour and a half, and we talked about work, unrelated things, etc. He accompanied me until my elder bro got home and only after I "yeay-ed" (cos finally ada kawan di rumah), baru he said "Yeay! bulih suda sia sambung movie sia.." Dei. 

And one time, when I was accompanying my sick friend to a clinic at LD and I got bored (it was almost midnight) and I texted him. Dia juga yang kasi kawan sia until my friend abis kena check. All in all, he was there almost most of the time. He also pernah run to the boot of his car during a downpour to get an umbrella for me (because I was so damn hungry and the rain was so unforgiving). And of course, being a considerate friend, I tried holding the umbrella, but alas, he did it. I find that sweet and that became favourite memory. :-)

Reason #2 : On his left, he kinda looks like Rob Pattinson...ehehe. Muhau.

Reason #3: For unexplanable reasons, I love him just the way he is...warts and all. Oh, there's one time he really triggered my angry buttons and I told him I won't bother him again. I told him he doesn't have to be sarcastic to me.

He apologised. He admitted his mistakes when it was mine to begin with. I had experiences with many guy friends; we fought. Of course, I always got my way...but these guys will always justify their actions and why they won't apologise. Some even say they are the noble ones to ask for forgiveness when it was my fault. But not Mr Shoulders.

Well, Mr Shoulders has his own limitation too. He's moody to begin with. At one time, he'll shower you flowers and the next thing, he'll be quiet and during solitary confinement, I will be given the cold shoulder. My questions will be answered with one-lettered word e.g. K and "Oh". He also made me angry by sending to one of my GGs one angry email about the current political situation in our country. So far, I'm still angry at him for doing that but since he and GG is kinda close, so I guess I can't stay angry at him forever. If GG forgives, then I'll do the same.

So, that's half the story of Shoulder Guy. I don't know whether we'll drift away or become closer...I could only wish the best.

It's about his shoulders...

Okay, something personal from me. Well, I was going to post about a very arrogant speaker but I guess negativity and sarcasm are energy suckers, so let's talk about mushy, cheesy, lovey-dovey stuffs instead.

I have a crush on a friend of mine since we were in college several years back. The crush is growing strong everyday but I don't really have the guts to throw my emotions at him. He might run away and well, you know how it will go on.

So, one day, we went out for a drink and he mentioned about his best friend getting married in a forthnight. He was supposed to be the best man, but since there was a work commitment going on that time, he had to decline. I told him he should be his best friend's best man (well, after all he IS his best friend) but he said he can't. There are other guys more suitable, he said.

So I said, "Ngam la bah tu...ko kan nda sehensem dia, so you won't distract any girls on his special day." 

Dia pun terdiam.

He can't even touch his food.

Oooppssss.

Me and my loud mouth.

Then I said...

"Well, you are not as handsome as he is but you do have strong shoulders. Good, strong ones to lean on (for me). You look so macho bah with that pair of shoulders."

Baru si kawan tersenyum. Dei.

Well, he does have a good, strong shoulders.

If I have a problem, I could lean on him.

If I cry, I could cry on his shoulders.

His shoulders could support me when I'm feeling down.

When we see a beautiful sunset or sunrise, I could put my head on his shoulder and steal a gaze at his eyes.

Smoldering eyes are so ordinary,

To praise his kiss can be so cliched,

To say he has big hands...okayyyyyy.....

But I think I was attracted by his shoulders.

Weird kan saya?

But anyways, he does not and will never know about how I am captivated by his shoulders.

Wish I can put my head on his shoulders...haha.

Sonnet for A String Instrument

Some came to earth blessed with silver spoon,
Others are astute like Aristotle,
Some dressed to the nines, mingle with rich boon,
Others graced with demure, pure as crystal
While God gave everyone their own bidding
Of talents and things that bring them great joy,
To me empty wit are just masks hiding
Your true self, a rather deceptive ploy
Riches be stolen, designers be labelled-torn,
Sweet cravings satisfy less, gold may lose its glow,
Despite what the lackadaisials say
Live life a vagabond, judged all the way,
The strum of my guitar makes a clown weep,
Its vibe acoustics breathe life to a creep

Dear 14 year old me

Dear 14 year old Cynta,

This is your 26 years and 4 months old self writing. I found one of the diary entry you wrote back in 1996 and I couldn't agree more that life was tough back then. Rest assured that now you are an English teacher with a 2Kplus salary. You might be saying "BUT WE HAD A PLAN!!!" I know you wanted to be a fashion designer because you think it's cool but I think you'll find teaching the language that you love so much is our true calling. I can't help but smile remembering your attempts of saving just to get that new Fear Street book or that Quicksilver wallet you've been eyeing for months. I just want to let you know that now we could afford those things. Yeay!

You were such an ugly "darkling" back then. I kid..I kid...:-P. Well, to make you feel better, after 12 years our skin is still flawless with that occasional hormonal pimples. Hehe. But I just want to ask forgiveness for one thing that I couldn't maintain - our weight. I can't promise you that I will lose those stubborn bulges and the "pouch" we're born with, but I am eating healthy and I went for exercise by dancing like crazy to "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy". I remembered when you avoided rice and "dieted" just because you wanted "A" to like you. You know what, he ain't worth it honey..if only you could see him now hehehe...I learned from your experience that it is better to be true to yourself. Speaking of love, I know this is the year you met "LM". I regret to tell you that it didn't really work out with him despite being in a relationship for 6 years. But, it's okay...great guys from all shapes and sizes and attitudes come and go. Love comes in ways and places unexpected, so our experiences tell us.

You also have confidence issues that year and I remembered you were bullied because of your outlook. It was a difficult time, I remembered you crying in your room, feeling so isolated. It does haunt me sometimes, but I remembered your strength, your persistence, your attitude that very day, you stood up for yourself...thanks for rising from the ashes. You've built a solid foundation of confidence that day and because of that, I am what I am today.

So far, life in the late twenties is good. Thanks for reminding me that despite wishing I was ten years younger, my life NOW is better. By the way, our fears of becoming naggy like Mum is kinda materialising. But don't get me wrong! I know it's in our genes but that's just how we express our love and care for others...by nagging them! Haha. Okay...okay...I'll chill out the next time!

Last but not least, don't worry a lot about the future. Que Sera Sera, whatever will be, will be my dear. So far, we came out Okay...not perfect as we wanted to be, but you'll have a generous share of blessings and good luck.

Thanks for being strong, kiddo...


Love,

26 years and 4 months old Jacinta.

Which Celebrity I am Crushing?

Owhhhh c'monnnnnn....like you never had a celebrity crush whom you could oogle for days and just can't wait to go to sleep just to dream about them holding your hand, kissing your cheeks and perhaps more..haha...I can see you blushing..hehe...

If for one day (why does it have to be a day, not a month or a year or forever?) I can wake up next to my celebrity partner/husband/soulmate/anything in between, now who would it be? Well, since I am such a glutton, let me just "divide" my daydream to two halves; a local celeb and an international celeb. Hmmm...two is not enough...let's throw in a Korean hottie (I just can't put him to any categories cos he and his counterparts are in a class of their own..pure hotness!).

Okayyyyyy...here goes celebrity numero uno..*closing my eyes* 3..2..1...GO!!
(by the way, this is my local celeb daydream)
Henry "Hotstuff" Golding...*drools* a bit young tho' but who cares about age and stuffs, huh? The age factor is getting so old! If he is my boyfriend, I would bring him to the pasar malam just to show him off ngehehehehehehehehehe...

Okay, next celeb hottie is....closing my eyes...3,2....1!!
JIM CAVIEZEL!!!! I could just stare at his eyes all day...*melts*...and bring him to Servay Putatan just to show him off...hohohohoho...and imagine the long walks we'll take, the intimate discussion about life, love, etc...*exhaleeeeeeeeee*

Okay, moving on...

My Korean celeb crush is....
Lee Dong Wook...wah, cairrrrrrrrrrrrrrr....

Kamu tingu la muka malu-malu dia hehehehe cuteeeeee kan????

Yang ini di mana saja sia pigi, disitu ada beliau hehehe...digapit dan digapus 24 jam!!! LOL!!

hehehe...now I'm roaring to finish up my tasks...see ya!!

anything goes

I've been busy lately and thus the temporary abandonment of my blog. Been sick for some time and thank God, it's not the dreaded virus. Just a bout of work-related stress sickness. So today I am going to write whatever is in my mind as long as it's...hehe...I don't know. Now, some may think that I am on a high on cough syrup (seriously, it does make me kind of woozieee...and sleepy....and happy....) but who cares, I am going to nurture my writing talent and my bloggie.

There's a lot of changes in my life lately, I noticed that my students are beginning to miss their ol'jolly teacher...I wonder whether it's just hallucination or a surreal reality. When a Form One kid who always pester me met me at the staff room and asked where I've been, I just told him "Cikgu sibuk." When asked why he was nosing about my whereabout, his answer was "Tiadalah...Saya rindu sama cikgu". Hmmm...maybe I watched too much Hallmark.

Okay...I think that's my ramblings for today. Tomorrow's Monday and I wanted to savour Sunday till it's last minutes.

~~Terrah!!