Friday, August 28, 2020

8/3/1998

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I am hook on Heather by Conan Gray. I mean totally hooked! I can' stop listening and reminiscing. 

I was born in 7/3/1998 and i found 2 boys who turned out to be born the next day. 

The first guy was my first love.

The second guy was my ex before H. 

Chinese loves the number 8 because for them, 8 is a lucky number while 7 is unlucky. Maybe it is true. The way i see it, 7 and 8 cannot be together. Both of the boys broke my heart pretty hard. It took me years to move on from both of them. 

I wrote the story about my first love. You can see a post back in February 2019. I didn't mention much about my ex. Maybe this time I'm gonna share about him.

Honestly, he was a good person. I was his first girlfriend back then. We were in the same batch in school but different class. I took biology as my major while he took techno. We never had any conversation but I did remember I passed my addmath paper to him (2014) once.  He was among the clever students who get good grades and top ten sometimes in our batch. I still didn't pay attention to him because I was waiting for someone (maybe next story).

One day, (2015) I realize we always got into the same bus to go back home. The next holiday I asked him if he needed a ticket back because i'm buying mine. He refused but he did get into the same bus. Since then, we did exchange numbers and text from time to time. We got closer.

I still remember one holiday, I told him I'm going back this weekend. He said he needed to stay at school for some tutoring. I was fine. I took the first bus to the station. Most juniors also were going back so the bus was almost full suddenly, he walked in. He gave eye contact which got me nervous. He stood near me that day. We as we reach the station, he managed to get a ticket with the same bus as mine. That day, I just knew he lives nearby my house. 

He was there during my hard times where I didn't have friends supporting me. He was there to answer my calls while I cried. He was the first person who I could see some sparks of future. Someone who could probably get the hang of me being myself. 

He never demands anything impossible. He was not talkative but sometimes his silence looks express his true feelings. How he looks when he was worried. How he would asked some of my friends about me. 

As we were officially a couple, some said he looks more confident.

He would rotate the same clothes for night prep so sometimes I would intentionally wear the same colour as I predict he would wear. LOL  

We would study together sometimes. He hated Chemistry so that's the only subject I'm better than him. He was good with technology thingy, one day im not sure what he did but he made my gaming accounts (POU and candy crush), gained tons of coins. I still used it up until now.  

He was my first date. A date that I go with him without any friend accompany me. 

He gave me hope. He gave me a glimpse of happiness that I had never felt with anyone else. I had hope. 

As we completed school, the thing between us was well. We live nearby so going out was not hard. We stayed connected until.. we got the results. Our SPM result. Of course, he got better than mine. 

We got into different foundation schools. The long distance relationship began...

The first few weeks were okay. 

A week before the end of the same month...things suddenly became sour. 

Without any proper explanation or reasons, he treated me like an option. He said hurtful things. The way he acted, he wanted things to end but he was toooooo coward to do it himself so he made me do it. He made me end us. Ended what we treasure for almost a year. 

As soon as it ended, I cried at night for almost a month or so. Things were hard with study and now this relationship ended. I felt like my world became pitch black. I was happy with my friends while I kept most of my sorrow buried inside me. I cried at night when everyone sleeps. After almost 2 weeks, I felt stronger. 

Suddenly he texted me saying something so nice and so unexpectedly. He broke me for the second time. I felt harder to the ground than before. I was hopeless. 

I barely spook to any other guy besides my classmates. I didn't remember how to socialize with boys again because I was caught up in a future that did even exist. By that time, I thought I don't have to go through that phase again, getting-to-know phase. I thought I could tell my kids, mum and dad were highschool sweethearts.  I thought he was the one. I thought we were enough. Both of us.

I was too young to realize how things could change in the blink of an eye. Even feelings. Even a person. I was fooled by myself and my hopes. 

It took me a year and half to meet the next decent guy. But I changed..

I was always scared if H would be like the last guy.

I didn't put any high hopes in H. Even after almost 3 years with H, i still said, IF WE rather than only WE.

I put my guard up.

I looked up for any red flags while with H. 

I should have left as soon as I knew his birthday. I should have known. 

 Idk for sure what God has for me but what i do know, anyone born in 8/3 is just going to hurt me emotionally for at least a year. 

A person could change another person in any possible way. You would just end up being surprise. 


Thursday, August 20, 2020

The Aidan in Me part 4

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 The first thing I thought about that night, should we keep it low or keep it hype? I am kinda nervous to see Aidan tomorrow. I barely slept that night. I was surprised on how fast I agreed to try this, relationship? Maybe I should just go with the flow. Try something I never thought I would do. Life is too short to ALWAYS make the right decision. 

The next day.

Aidan texted me in the morning,

"Morning :) Let me pick you up today. See you at 8."

I usually go to school with D so I called D and told her I had a ride today.

'D, I'll tell you the rest at school, I promise!'

"I guess something did happen last night. It's okay. See you at school."

Then I texted Aidan, 'Yeah sure, see you at 8'.

I jumped out of my bed and took a real quick shower. I tried to wing my eyeliner but it was a disaster. I decided to brush off everything from my face and just wear sunblock, some face powder, IM DONE! I wore a simple jean jacket and black pants. I skipped breakfast because I'm not ready for my parents to see Aidan. So now, I'm waiting for Aidan sharp at 8 outside. Of course my parents were surprised on how I behaved. 

Aidan arrived. I immediately got into his car, 'DRIVE DRIVE!'

The duration to reach school would be 15 to 20 minutes top. I imagined Aidan would start talking anything until we reach school but he only gave me a smile along the way. He hums to the music and laughs at the DJ's jokes for some reason, it was not that funny. 

'Hey. Can we talk about last night?'

"Yeah, sure."

'How do I start? I'm not sure how are we doing this.'

"Just be yourself. We are casually hanging out, I guess. Are you suggesting something in particular?"

'Not really. Hurm ... '

"Just speak your mind because I could see that you are disturbed. You are holding back yourself from saying something."

'Can you stop reading me like you could hear my thought.' (He shrunk his shoulders)

After 5 minutes of pause,

'I know we are exclusive so behave like one.' I walk out of the car because he doesn't deserve to see how red my face right now.

Ting! *text from Aidan*

See you at lunch ;)

As soon as i stepped out of the car, I saw D who just arrived at the parking lot. I ran to her. 

'Hey D! Morning! I need to talk to you ASAP.'

"At least let me park my car, God!"

--- as soon as D parked--

'Last night Aidan kissed me. '

"Oh, wow! Someone got laid!"

'We just make out, nothing more but he said shits about being exclusive. I mean, I got nervous today. I..'

"So he told my morning ride with you today?"

'Sort of? Does it matter? Let me finish. I don't know what 'exclusive' should mean? Should I start text him or should I care about him like, i don't know.. I'

"Girl, slow down. You need to chill. Okay, it means he is looking forward to knowing more about you. It is up to you to let him in or leave him hanging.

Hey, why are talking like you never been in a relationship before? You know how it goes from friends to more than just friends."

'I'll give it a try. I am soooo rusty with this 'human interaction'. '

"I'm glad you're a monkey then."

'Heyyyy'

Maybe I'm thinking too much about this. Maybe I should just stop looking at the map and drive wherever I feel like going. 

I see Aidan at lunch. D joins us. I was worried if D might make fun of me hanging out with Aidan but she seems cool. She told Aidan about how fussy I could be sometime but I never leave her without apologizing that day.

I realize some eyes looking at us (Aidan and I) when we study together at the library that day. We had to do some research with our debate assignment for the next meeting. I would be debating (for practice). We didn't even laugh or being intimate in public. Maybe some just aren't used to the idea of senior(the girl) hanging out with a junior (the boy).

I saw Nancy and as soon as she saw me, she walked towards me. 

"Hey, I didn't know you hang out a lot with Aidan."

'I needed his help with our assignment. I did tell you about the debate club, right?'

"Right... You guys look more than just doing assignments. Am I the only one that felt that way?"

'Apparently, the whole library seems to think that way. Those eyes were following each of our steps. We are not even loud.'

"Hey Aidan, you look .... glowing. Did you did something?"

(A)"Hey Nan, I'm kinda busy. Could you talk to Alex next time? We need to finish this now."

"Okay *rolled her eyes* I'll leave this love birds alone."

Nancy walked away. 

'What was that about?'

"She's distracting you. You need to focus! Look, here's another mistake."

Now, this is the Aidan that I know. The annoying Aidan. 

He gave me another ride home. This time, he talks. 

"I've been thinking about what you said and I have to agree. We didn't have a definition of being 'exclusive'. I figured, we should try a few dates then we decide if we're actually fond of each other."

'Why do you sound like our 'exclusivity' could be debatable.'

"Everything is debatable even the colour of your pants could be debatable."

'What's wrong with orange pants?'

"It doesn't go right with those (pointing at my tshirt)."

'That is your personal opinion which is not relevant to the argument. We only refer to facts.'

"Opinions could be a solid point especially if it is pointing to an obvious mistake."

'Oh wow, well how about the fact a 16 years old boy who managed to grow only 5'3.'

"Ouch! That is not a flaw. It's just how it is."

'Now you sound bias.'

--10 minutes of silence--

"I'm hungry, can we get some hotdogs?"

'Me too. I know a place.'

We stop for some hotdogs which located not far from the school. We basically ordered from window. While waiting for our order,

"I'm sorry if I said things I shouldn't."

'It did sound awful but you do have a point.'

"I want to be someone who you can freely without any judgement. I think you should know that I ... never been in relationship with anyone before and .... i know this will sound sooo lame but actually you were my first kiss. If you exclude the drunk kissing."

'I had never been in a proper relationship before. I had been on dates but mostly ended so quick I barely knew how it felt to be with someone. D always nags about how single I am so I made up some story about this long distance relationship I had been with this online guy. I needed some space from her nagging. Pfft *we laugh * I think we need to take things slow until both of us are comfortable enough for, whatever's next.'

"You look so attractive when you sound like a genius. Did anyone ever said that?"

'You're the first but I already knew about it.' *we laugh at how silly i sound*

I felt like a huge burden just came off my shoulder. I don't want Aidan to have high hopes for me. I agreed to try but it doesn't mean things will end up well. Right now I wished it will be well but who knows how it would be in the next weeks or even months. 

He sent me home. Before I leave he gave me the puppy eye look, so I patted his head as if he's a dog.

"Heyyyy.."

'I thought you wanted a pat because your eyes are asking for it.'

He just leaned and gave me a smooch. Oh.

"Okay byeeeeeeeee."

He just left. That boy...such a cute boy. 

Can't wait to see him tomorrow :) 

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

The Aidan in Me part 3

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How do you describe a perfect date? The obvious question will be now, how will I describe my date with Aidan. 

It's not perfect but it's also not the opposite of perfect. You know when you crave for food, maybe Wendy's. You finally got Wendy's but it doesn't taste as good as you expect it should taste but in the end, you finally satisfied your cravings. The next day he asked me out, I was over the moon. I had no idea what I should wear and I even asked D to go shopping after school. In the mall, I saw Jack (my lab partner. No one special tho because we didn't choose our own labmates. We just ended up on the same table the first day.) with Aidan. They seem close. This detail may sound silly NOW but just a heads up for what's coming next. I bought a new blouse for the date. 

THE DATE

I was super nervous! (Honestly, I had only been to three or four dates before. So I guess, I still have no idea what would be considered at the best date. Aidan arrived with his red mustang. He came out (wow), he looks.... *long pause* breathtaking. He was wearing a turtle neck shirt with a plain slack. His hair tho, that's new. He looks older than what he used to wear in school, I mean he wears long socks for God's sake. (amma just insert a photo of what he might look like. His hair especially)


His look was simple but suitable for dates. I nearly dropped my jaw but I managed to contain. He opened the door for me and greet me like a gentleman would do. 

He said, "You look beautiful tonight Stephanie. I'm gonna take good care of you." He smiled like a genuine smile. (My feet almost melts)

Thanks (smile back). 

I hope he didn't hear my heart beats so fast, I think it might shoot out from my body. Taking deep breaths to calm me down. 

"Do you like Chinese or Mexican food?"
'I prefer Mexican because I'm not good with chopsticks. Are we eating Mexican then?'
"How about Korean food?"
'Never had that. Does it still involve with chopsticks?'
"I'll help you with that. *laughs* I thought as this is the first time you went out with someone like me, maybe it is the best to try other new things too." He glared at me with that naughty smirk. 
'I can do with that. I mean, I can handle kids my age, maybe your age is not that bad. LOL'

Personally, age is not the problem but the way some people think does define themselves pretty well. You can be 18 but acts like an 8 years old kid. You can be 15 but gives opinions like a 45 years old politician. I prefer someone who I could freely express myself with. I can be an 8 years old sometimes but still sulks like a 56 woman. You just need someone to blend in rather than a person who thinks he must act in a way because of his age. Age is just number in the end.

 "We're here!"
'It's pizza, not Korean cuisine..'
"What can say, I'm full of surprise! I had a reservation for us tonight."
'Do we need that?'
"Just come. Follow my lead."

He gets out and opens my door for me. We walk into the restaurant, it looks like any regular pizza place but then, you see this table on the corner of the restaurant that actually looks fancy with rose petals on it.

The food was already on the table. Everyone else was looking at us! 

"I heard you love pineapples on your pizza, I ordered extra pineapples for you."
' I do love it! You did your homework well. I'm impressed.'

We ate first. We didn't talk much because both of us were munching. Yet, we did exchange looks and smile once in awhile. 

'How was your food?'
"It was the usuals. I have no complaints."
'Do you come here often? I didn't know you could reserve a table here.'
"Well, now you know. *laughs* Actually it's a special request to reserve the table with rose petals on it. It's our first date and I think I should at least leave a good impression."
'I love surprises. I don't get it often because usually, I'm the one surprising others. Even my family, we don't particularly do birthday parties or gifts except for Christmas.'
"Oh...that sounds personal. I'm not judging and I'm glad you are talking comfortably with me. I have a brother whom I admire but we don't really have much in common. We barely speak to each other so our parents would force us to hang out at least once in two weeks. We would go out and have pizza or walk to the mall but we still don't talk. He usually stuck his head on his phone because he always has someone texting him."
'Maybe you should talk to him about how you feel. It might help. I used to have a brother but, he died when we were young.. I regretted not spending much time with him because I was busy with my friends and trying to be an athlete. He got sick one day. We all thought it was just a simple fever but he passed away the next day..... *a brief silence

We were shocked but we knew, we needed to move on... ' *Containing sobs*

"I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to trigger something like that."
'It's okay. I choose to tell you. I know this is supposed to be a normal date but I made it awkward.'
"Hey, it's okay. I'm fine with it. Can we talk about something else?"
'Yeah, tell me why do you like Nancy?'
"Should be talking about us instead of someone who is not here.." (Us? Did he said us?)
 'Fine, tell me more about yourself. I'm curious to know why you joined the debate club?'

"I'm not good at sports but I'm really good at arguing with people. I fit all the profiles to be a debater so here I am."
'Why not join something that could impress girls?'
"I want to impress girls with brains not muscles. Look at me. I'm 5'4. I barely have facial hair. I looked like a kid in 16 years old body!!"
*I laughs my lungs out until tears streaming on my cheeks*

We're back in the car. He did not tell me where we were heading because he wanted to surprise me. I am up for anything!

Here we are. It looks like we were somewhere on a hill. We could see the whole city lights from up here. It looks stunning! I didn't know this place existed. Aidan laid out a blanket on the hood of the car. We enjoyed the scenery in silence. I don't really know what to talk about. I'm starting to feel like this is a 'real' date. I felt nervous because I realized how our hands almost touch each other. 

"I always come here to enjoy some time alone to think. I love my own accompany rather than sharing it with anyone else."
'I wish I knew about this place much sooner. This could be MY hideout instead of yours. Hahahaha'
"We could come again. I mean, I could ... *he looks like he is blushing* drive you here if you need to, I don't know. Find peace or something."
'That would be nice.' *I looked away because my face is too red!*
Eventually, both of us face the other side to avoid eye contact and I guess both of us are too shy to talk to each other in this situation. I could hear my heartbeats sooo fast!! 

"Before we head back, can I know your first impression of me?"
'Do you want an honest answer? It might not sound nice at ALL.'
"Hit me."
'I was amazed. I was...taken away by how you defend the case and as silly as it might sound, you were .... (I hesitated) very cute.'
A long pause. I just confessed to Aidan. 

'I'm sorry if I make things awkward now. We can go back and forget about what I said.'
"No. I wouldn't."
'It's okay Aidan.'
"Can I be honest to you about how I feel right now?"
I just shooked my head. 
"You are beautiful tonight and I really enjoy our date. I realize how ... (he looks down while his hand scratching his head) amazing you are as a person. *short pause* I mean it! (he looks up and made eye contact) I might be shorter than you and probably a bit younger than you but, we could work something out if, if you give me a chance. Maybe ..... a second date?"
'Aidan, I thought this date was just a random night out to prove a point about Nancy dating older dudes... I'm not sure about where ... we are heading ....'
"Point taken. You are amazing and age is just number. We could try ... to get to know each other better. We don't have to be exclusive."
'I'm not sure....'
"Hey, look me in the eye and tell me that you felt nothing throughout the night. I will leave you alone."
I looked directly into his eyes. Those eyes are as blue as the ocean that could drown me in it. The deeper I dive, slowly I caught myself leaning for a kiss. He did not leave me hanging as he moves closer. I closed my eyes as his lips touch mine. It was like fireworks in my head as we continue kissing. 

 Aidan sent me back. He insisted to wait until I enter my house. He left as soon as he saw me waving from the window in my room. 

He texted as soon as he reached home.

"I'm home. Thank you for this evening. Good night :)"
' You too. Night ;)'

I could barely sleep that night. The kiss keep on replaying in my mind until I blacked out.

Wednesday, August 5, 2020

The Aidan in Me part 2

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A little while ago, i had a crush on a kid who has a crush on my junior track team. We got along since that day but everything seems very very fine up till today. What happened today changed a whole chapter in my life. 

24 hours before...

I texted Dalilah saying i need a ride to school tomorrow because my dad's car wouldn't start since this morning. I told her i needed to vent something out too because i actually havent told her about Aidan. I mean, its been a month since i joined the club and we only met like 3 times during meeting. Nothing personal at all. Most conversations are strictly about debate things. 

Tomorrow i will also be introducing Aidan to Nancy because we usually hang out once in awhile. Aidan had been dragging me about it since day one. It's annoying, really. Honestly, i still feel attracted to him in some ways. Okay, maybe whenever he starts to debate because it's like a whole new version of himself. Someone more mature and smart! 

Morning..

Hey D, morning! Thanks for the ride to school. I'll be late today so i'll find my own ride home 😁

Hey Stef, morning! You looked....fresh? Is that a new look? 

It's just a new skirt. 

I know. (Stares at the skirt) Don't you think your little sister might need that back?

It's mine... 

Are you comfortable?

Beauty is pain. 

It is too tight. Even my butt is suffering just by looking at it. 

Just drive, please. 

As i walked out from dalilah's car, most boys are starring at me like im a freak ... 

'D, my skirt is still intact right? '

"Yupe, but you butt sure putting a show. "

The fact i decided to wear it to impress Aidan actually embarrassing. I did told Dalilah about Aidan on the way here. She was shocked because i never had a beef for juniors but she's not here to judge. I guess people changed. I changed. Just like my taste for outfits. 

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I asked Nancy to wait for me after school. We would hang out for a bit. We usually have coffee at the nearest coffee shop (Brew Cafe). 

Ok Aidan, be cool. It will be weird because i never bring anyone when we hang out. So be yourself. Just...dont embarrassed me. 

I'll do just fine. Trust me!

You're sweating... Just...nevermind. 

*We walked there. Enters the cafe and we saw Nancy waiting across the cafe at the table we usually sit. *

N: Hey Stef! I see you brought a guest. 
S: Yeah, he's in my club. The debate club. You know, i told you about it last week.
N: I see that... Why is he here?...
S: This is Aidan..This is..(Aidan wouldn't let me finish)

A: NANCY. We're in the same class, Math and Spanish this year. It's nice to finally talk to you,,
N: I think I saw you. So.....?
A: I guess, I guess..wonder if you would like to hang out sometime? (Sweating like crazy)
N: Don't get me wrong but, i date only seniors.... i mean,,,
A: Oh...
S: (Oh....wow. That's actually make sense. I would see her with older guys. )
A: If you dont mind, could you excuse me. *ran away like a puppy*

N: What's with him 😂
S: He had been nagging me to introduce him to you. Maybe it's his first time. 

We talked for a whole hour, catching up. Nancy told me the one who replace me was not fast enough. Most of them still missed me having me around. She just knows how to make me feel better about myself. At least someone care. 

As soon as I walked out, I saw Aidan's text. 
*meet me at the parking lot*

So i walked there in this uncomfortable skirt. I think my butt might had some abrasions. I might burn this when i got home. 

S: What happened just now? You looked confident at first. 
A: You should at least warned me. 
S: I did not know. We never discuss our dating life. Usually we talk about track, the team, how stupid life could be. 
A: Never felt this stupid in my entire life and I had never missed perfect points since I started school. What should i do? 
S: How should i know about that? Im not love guru or something. Never been in any serious relationship. Most of them are just flings. 
A: .....
S: You should ask someone who knows better.. If i know how to help you, I would. Maybe, I change my mind. 
A: Let's go on a date. 
S: Excuse me? Did you just..
A: I am asking YOU out. I wanted to know why she's soooo interested in older guys even the stupid ones. 
S: You do know dating older guys and girls are different thing? It would be the same experience. 
A: Let's give it a shot! You said you would help me. 
S: I did said maybe. 
A: I'll pay for your food and everything. Just go out with me. It's a proper date. 
S: I can't say no to free food. Dammit...im in. You know, i dont have car..
A: I do. I'll pick you up. Text me where you live. 
S: Do you have a license?
A: Technically im old enough to drive. I drive since last year to school and never been through any accidents or anything. 
S: That sounds suicidal but this is a small town. Maybe it will be okay. Im in! Wait wait!!! You took the bus that day. What was that about? 
A: My car was at workshop. It's fine now. I could give you a ride home. See, this is my car! *Show me a red mustang*
S: .... I could used a ride home today (while glaring at it)

So Aidan drove me home. We didn't talk along the way. I guess both of us are still dogesting the fact we are going out on a date this weekend. Andddd im trying to hide the fact that im blushing, so hard! 

A: Here we are! 
S: Thanks for the ride. Honestly, not bad. 
A: Byee!

My dad is on the driveway, "boyfriend?"

'Just a friend'. 

O.M.G AIDAN JUST ASKED ME OUT!!!!!!!!


Monday, August 3, 2020

The Aidan of Me

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Lately I have a crush on Five in the umbrella academy. Only now i googled his age and found out he is 16 this year. I mean, he do looked young but i was fooled by some other series in Netflix where 18 y/o acted as junior high school and 30 y/o acted as senior high school. I guess maybe, MAYBE he might be older than I thought. Well, I was wrong because he is indeed younger :') I dont have beef for younger boys but i don't prefer someone younger as partner. I cant deny how some of them are indeed attractive and cute. Here is some fan fiction of Aidan Gallagher. What if i choose to be with someone younger.... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

 Being in high school is a huge burden for some kids especially for me. Senior year means more commitment to study and extra co-curriculum. I am complaining but at the same time, I don't really have many choices. My family could barely support my college fee so i need an impressive resume to apply for scholarship. I kissed goodbye to any sports scholarship since i had my legs injured. I used to be one of the fastest runner in Ohio but I had an accident while riding the bicycle back home from school. Hit amd run kinda situation... I was in hospital for a month, i had my leg messed up pretty bad that i need to retire from sport, literally no sport for, so far the doctor said, forever. I guess, life must have its way coming around, fingers crossed. I decided to join debate club even im not that good in debate and most of them are nerds yet i need to involve in something. I know this may sound ridiculous but I think learning about debate may open other doors. Friends? I have some. I had more before my accident but then most of them just love to be with me because of my reputation instead of being with me as a loser. Its not my fault i got hit by a car.. At least my best friend, Dalilah stayed by my side since first grade until now. She had her bad days and good days but we stuck up with each other pretty well.

Today is my first day in the club to watch a demo on debating. Senior team against Junior team. (They was surprised i applied to be a member at first but they still accept me) This house believes that girls should only wear pants to school. (omg why is the motion sound so sexist) Unfortunately, the juniors are the government. "Opening speech by Aidan" This kid stood up and he looked directly at me, he smiled. 

*BOOM! THUNDER* Wait...... am i blushing????? He started to deliver his speech. It was so smooth and hard to argue because everything he said makes sense... I left as soon as they wrapped up and i got my first assignment.

 "Hey wait up!" I turn, I saw Aidan waiving and walking towards me. 

I freeze.. "So, you're the new one, right?" "Right." "Usually the juniors got the assignments but.." 
"I guess I need to do more homework to prove myself so I dont mind." 
"I can help you out tho." 
"I'm not someone who enjoys other people do things for me. Im fine. Thanks for your concern." 
"At least let me give you a draft on how to do it. I could assist." 
"Why are you being nice to me? We barely know each other." 
 "It's a sense of duty. *smirked* Just let me help you." 
"Just emailed to me the draft. I'll be fine after than." 
"Wow, you sure know how to push people away." 
"Okay bye." 
As i walk away, I cant help myself from smiling. You know the feeling when you actually talked to your crush, yupe, that just happened. I barely know him but for now, he is cute. I walk home that day because Dalilah got to rush to her part-time job after school. We usually ride home together, she'll drive me home most of the time because i had phobia since.. you know, what happened. I finished late today, instead of waiting for my dad, i'd rather take the bus ride home. I know the station is quite far from school but i could walk now. When im alone, i usually wear headphones. 

 *In bus*
A tap on my shoulder, who the .. 
"Hi again!" 
 "Are you kidding me? Are you following me or something?" 
 "I usually ride the bus but this is the first time I saw you. I thought I could.. 
 "Look kid, I know im new and all but can you tell me what you actually want? I know these conversations dont happened with all new recruits.." 
 "Am i that obvious, huh." *I gave him the stare "Well, I saw you talking to Nancy earlier, (Oh Nancy.. Nancy was a junior in the track team and we used to run together in track. We are still kinda close, we hang out sometimes. She's nice and popular and of course pretty. Some even said shes too pretty to be in track team.) so i thought you could introduce me to Nancy sometime. We had a few classes together but she barely noticed me.." 
 "Kid....I could do that anytime so stop following me. This is my station, seriously, stop." 
 "Thanks.. Racheal. " 
 "Sure thing :)"
 I got up and left because i wanted to hide the disappointment. Actually my station is the next one but I rather take the time walking rather than lostening to him talking or begging about Nancy. The same day I had a crush on a kid, I also was rejected by the same kid. Life.

Sunday, August 2, 2020

Degree Life: Disaster of Final Year Project (fyp)

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It's been awhile because i had been busy completing this sem and procastinate after finishing this sem. It had been a rollar coster ride to come to the end. Finally, next semester will be the second last semester and i will be begin final year. 

I know nothing interesting in the title (yet) but i hope at least a person will take some lessons from my experience. 

We begin with what should happen during my fyp period and what happened instead. 

So, as students we are not allow to choose which lecturer we want to be our supervisor. Before this, you may choose but some lecturers weren't choose by any students so they said, student's choice is bias even we paid their monthly check. The fault is still ours. The new system since a few years back, it depends on luck, where do your name end up. Different lecturers have different interest and different expertise. It means, some prefer clinical study, some experiments, some in pharmtech, some in survey, some in chemist. It totally depends on your supervisor. Then your topic, some lecturers already prepared for you, some will ask your suggestions or task you to find your own, some will provide some options. This is the basic thing esp if you're my junior, you need to be prepared. 

SV > Type of study > Topic

For my case, i got a pharmtech lecturer who had experience in all the 2 types of study available. (Experiment, Survey) Even in class we only learn about experiment and survey (clinical survey or based on population kind of study). Of course my friends and I were eager to do experiment. Then he suggested this and that. We were okay. First phase, you need to do proposal. How hard can it be? 

2 weeks in the new sem, news broke about our SV will be moving to another college. We discussed with him, he said its okay, he will move next sem and will still guide us. He will make sure we get the suitable lecturer. 

Semester 5 was the busiest sem ever. My credit hour was 23, with 2 chemist subjects, 2 weeks retail attachment and 2 to 3 labs in a week and 3 pbl sessions. Not to forget Pharmacotherapy 3 that includes endocrine system, skin, musculoskeletal and ent. (im not okay)

Ok lets stop there and continue this fyp thingy after almost a month pending this post in draft 😂

So proposal. We were given a sample from last year and we refer most of the thing from there. Then our sv became unavailable for quite sometime. Its frustrating because you're eager to do it properly and you see some of your friends getting feedbacks from their sv. Just fyi, we had 2 weeks away fr campus due to practical. We came back 5 weeks before finals and need to catch up with a lot of other things. Of course shits got delayed up until a week or a few days before presentation. We got good marks for proposal writing because he just gave it without reading it and honestly, totally being honest, some other sv(s) do that. You see, you can be very committed to your projects but your sv could be someone opposite. You can't simply barged into your sv's office like its your room tho. If you have sv who cares for your project in good way, please commit to understand better about doing projects and thesis. 

The next sem, i got other sv who was asked by my previous sv. So this B sv looks committed at first. 

It's roller coster from this point up till the end. 

After mco was announced, my sv pooof in the thin air for....hurm...almost 2 months. Most of the work i did was based on other friends and mostly, myself. From the title to the last page. Imagine, even the title he didn't even careeeeeee!! Hear my part first, i had to nag and complaint to the head of subject about my sv for him to give me tiny of his attention. 

He bailed for almost 2 months. When office opened, he came back like nothing happened. He gave excuses such as 'personal issues', no one could reached him even lecturers online. 

The correction that i begged for years for it, he highlighted some paragraph and instead of giving points about the content, he said about how i construct my sentences. I mean, thats something but when you were doing shits yourself without proper guidance, you need pov about the content 🙃 Even to get those paragraphs, i asked the head of subject to ask him personally about it. 

He didn't say sorry. 

He didn't wish for our presentation. 

He didn't even care to finalise our poster before viva. 

In the end, after those stressful nights, anxious, and the anxiety to complete everything for good, i managed to get an A. Thank you to everyone who helped and guide me along the way. 

Heres some sv you need to be caution:
- the one thats new w fyp. 
- the one thats constantly changing titles, not easy to agree w your opinions
- not checking your work, try to ask other sv's opinions. Dont give them the whole piece. Try the part you really really need help. 

Dont be too vocal about your issues in bad way, try to negotiate and ask assistance from different people who have experience like seniors or your subj leader. 

I guess thats all i have to share for now. Good luck to those doing your fyp!
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