My results are as follow:
Consumer Behavior : A
Advertising : A
Media, Culture and Society : A
Law : B+
Creative Strategy : B
All I can say is: YAY!!!
The 5th semester, in my opinion, was the toughest semester I've had so far in KDU and I'm sure it's the toughest of all the other semesters because I've only got one more to go and it's a 7-week semester so I'm not exactly too threatened. Other than Media, Culture and Society, all the other subjects had multiple presentations and assignments thrown in and it was actually quite taxing for those (including yours truly) who simply can't seem to work way in advance and try to get the most of it by doing last minute work with as much effort as they can master.
I actually worried a little for my Consumer Behavior or, maybe, Advertising (I keep getting them mixed up because both are taught by Ms Z) but they both turned out to be A's. I didn't think I would score too well for MCS because I only got 15/20 for my mid-term paper and I only studied for the exams two days before that (or less) and I got an A for that also. Praise the Lord I got 3A's this time. I don't exactly remember all my grades from the previous semester but I definitely remembered the C+ I got for Media Planning and how it shattered my heart. Okay, maybe that was too much. I wasn't too heartbroken. It had maths in it and I was expecting a bad C or D.
Anyway, back to assessing my grades. I got a B+ for Law!! I was about to scream when I saw that one (which was the first I paid attention to when Sam sent me my results). I admit, I wasn't the most hardworking. I wasn't the one who paid most attention and heck, I was hardly the brightest because I swear there were times I just felt like I was going to die especially during those class quizzes and everyone seemed to be handling it better than I did. And I even asked a real smart senior and he got a C+ for Law and now I got a B+! I know, it's just a B+ and some folks might have gotten an A or even a B+ like mine but WHO CARES ABOUT YOU WHEN IT COMES TO MY GRADES?
I feel like Chris Rocker. Or is it Chris Brocker? God, the guy's screwed up in the head a little. Or maybe he's just out of my league when it comes to the acceptance of the different species. OR he would actually turn out to be a nice guy and I'd like him if we were friends in real life. But hey, we're not. But seriously, what I wanted to say was.. I'm happy with my Law result.
I can never truly understand Ms Naomi's standards. But I guess I will never have to anymore because she (most) probably won't be seeing me for my last semester. I got a 13/20 for my PSA designing and also below average comments for my presentation. And then I thought I did okay for the exam. And the result turned out to be quite okay. Just that who wants to settle with an okay when you can definitely settle with something better?
But hey, 3A's and a B+ for Law? It's all good babe.
I'm still stuck in Ipoh until the end of the month and I'm starting to get a little sick of my precious hometown. Before I elaborate much on the sick of hometown part, here are some pictures of my friends who came by to spend some time with lonely little me. Behold.
(from left) Ally, Div, Jo, Del, Deniseafter finishing their infamous Ipoh beansprout chicken.
Went to Cameron.
The red one looked absolutely inviting.And so we went to have a strawberry steamboat.
And sweet corn. And pop-sickles. Yummeh!!
I had another fight (or quarrel) with my mom again this evening after she returned from her partying weekend in Thailand. She said she didn't want me to hang out with gay or lesbian people and she said that it's the family that bears the shame if people outside see the pictures of me and another person. And she claimed that she had given me proper education since young and there was nothing wrong with the family and I should be a normal kid and shouldn't even be close to wanting to be friends with all those "sick and disgusting gay people".
First of all, I'm not sick. I had a body check and I was clean. So to hell with that, literally. Second of all, apparently she STILL does check my messages and pictures from time to time without asking for my permission. Third of all, I don't SHOW those pictures to ANYONE except truly trusted friends and TRUST ME when I tell you that family friends are never ever going to be exposed to ANY of those pictures because they're simply PRIVATE. Not just the pictures we took in bed or anything but also the "normal" ones I took with friends. I don't SHOW my pictures to family members or my mother's friends and I certainly would NOT be uploading any pictures of my partner and me on my blog unless they seem utterly misleading (aka straight).
I'm sick and tired of my parents going through my phone. They would call the person I last called to make sure I wasn't talking to bad people and that freaked out a few people. She would go through each picture on my phone OR she'd sit beside me when I'm playing with my laptop DEMANDING me to show her each and every picture I have taken in recent times and I'm FUCKING serious when I told her that I did NOT enjoy her going through my personal stuff like that. For God's sakes I'm leaving them in a few months time and I'm SURE AS HELL won't be coming back once a week when I'm working and I'm sure I wouldn't be missing the fun at all. They'll still get a part of my salary until they don't need money anymore and I'll be going back for public holidays but seriously? I really just want to be left alone by my parents. They are not just protective, they are condescending and homophobic to the extent that they wouldn't watch Hairspray and hated John Travolta for playing a woman in Hairspray even though he was their favorite actor before they saw that movie.
I mean seriously, since young I've never received a letter that has never been opened before it was given to me. I've told them more than a few times that I have gay friends and the reply they had was "oh you shouldn't be friends with them or you'll get AIDS" or "we didn't send you to KL to become one of those freaks" and "we only let you study there because we want you to be exposed to the city and become a successful person and making friends with gay people is definitely unacceptable". Well guess what? I have met and befriended dozens of gay people and trust me, as bitchy and freaky they are some of them are really successful and respectable. And guess what? I've shook most of their hands and I still am not infected with AIDS or HIV and I am telling you that unless I really go screw around I will most likely NEVER get anything that sort. Secondly, they're not freaks. Full stop.
Kevin, we need you to make sure the family doesn't get looked down upon. What about what I need? Kevin, this is what best for everybody. What about what's best for me? Kevin, you have no idea how we would feel if people even suspect that you like men. What about how I feel?
Let me get this straight, I am NOT ashamed of being who (or what) I am because I don't think I have a problem and if you, whoever you are, has a problem with me I am really sorry for YOUR loss and I really think that you should really go worry about your own business because I don't think I have anything to be ashamed of. If I did, I wouldn't be in a relationship nor would I be even alive because I'm not the kind of person who can take negative criticism too well. I like the way I'm living now because I don't think there's anything, ANYTHING AT ALL, that is unhealthy about it. I'm doing better than average when it comes to college and I'm having a healthy relationship with the person who loves me just as much and probably more than I love him. And I think no matter what YOU think, I will STILL get my happy and successful future and I'm sure when the day comes you'll be very very sorry you have ever doubted my capabilities to make the right decisions and do the right things. I might not be as rich as some people but I sure as hell will be trying to be mentally fulfilled.
Always,
Kevin C.
First of all, I'm not sick. I had a body check and I was clean. So to hell with that, literally. Second of all, apparently she STILL does check my messages and pictures from time to time without asking for my permission. Third of all, I don't SHOW those pictures to ANYONE except truly trusted friends and TRUST ME when I tell you that family friends are never ever going to be exposed to ANY of those pictures because they're simply PRIVATE. Not just the pictures we took in bed or anything but also the "normal" ones I took with friends. I don't SHOW my pictures to family members or my mother's friends and I certainly would NOT be uploading any pictures of my partner and me on my blog unless they seem utterly misleading (aka straight).
I'm sick and tired of my parents going through my phone. They would call the person I last called to make sure I wasn't talking to bad people and that freaked out a few people. She would go through each picture on my phone OR she'd sit beside me when I'm playing with my laptop DEMANDING me to show her each and every picture I have taken in recent times and I'm FUCKING serious when I told her that I did NOT enjoy her going through my personal stuff like that. For God's sakes I'm leaving them in a few months time and I'm SURE AS HELL won't be coming back once a week when I'm working and I'm sure I wouldn't be missing the fun at all. They'll still get a part of my salary until they don't need money anymore and I'll be going back for public holidays but seriously? I really just want to be left alone by my parents. They are not just protective, they are condescending and homophobic to the extent that they wouldn't watch Hairspray and hated John Travolta for playing a woman in Hairspray even though he was their favorite actor before they saw that movie.
I mean seriously, since young I've never received a letter that has never been opened before it was given to me. I've told them more than a few times that I have gay friends and the reply they had was "oh you shouldn't be friends with them or you'll get AIDS" or "we didn't send you to KL to become one of those freaks" and "we only let you study there because we want you to be exposed to the city and become a successful person and making friends with gay people is definitely unacceptable". Well guess what? I have met and befriended dozens of gay people and trust me, as bitchy and freaky they are some of them are really successful and respectable. And guess what? I've shook most of their hands and I still am not infected with AIDS or HIV and I am telling you that unless I really go screw around I will most likely NEVER get anything that sort. Secondly, they're not freaks. Full stop.
Kevin, we need you to make sure the family doesn't get looked down upon. What about what I need? Kevin, this is what best for everybody. What about what's best for me? Kevin, you have no idea how we would feel if people even suspect that you like men. What about how I feel?
Let me get this straight, I am NOT ashamed of being who (or what) I am because I don't think I have a problem and if you, whoever you are, has a problem with me I am really sorry for YOUR loss and I really think that you should really go worry about your own business because I don't think I have anything to be ashamed of. If I did, I wouldn't be in a relationship nor would I be even alive because I'm not the kind of person who can take negative criticism too well. I like the way I'm living now because I don't think there's anything, ANYTHING AT ALL, that is unhealthy about it. I'm doing better than average when it comes to college and I'm having a healthy relationship with the person who loves me just as much and probably more than I love him. And I think no matter what YOU think, I will STILL get my happy and successful future and I'm sure when the day comes you'll be very very sorry you have ever doubted my capabilities to make the right decisions and do the right things. I might not be as rich as some people but I sure as hell will be trying to be mentally fulfilled.
Always,
Kevin C.
4 comments:
Well,some parents are open minded but some tend to stick with the traditional 'grow up,be a successful man and marry a good woman'.Time is changing and so are the people.Some parents may not be able to accept people being gay or lesbian because it is considered 'new' or it is consider a taboo.This is why some parents can't accept it.But also this is your life.Whatever things you do,it is only you that matters.It is up to your family and friends to decide if they want to support you or not.If they do,good for you.If they don't,it is their lost for not choosing to be part of your life.It will only be you who decide on your life.Good luck and take care.
I know I'm in no position to speak of ur personal matters, but I think u should really think things through when u're making decisions about ur future. Does this person really love u? Can he take the place of ur family? Will he be able to sustain his love?
Love is a very fragile thing. U think it's a strong bond but most people juz cant seem to hang on to love bcos there's juz so many lil things dat come with it. But the bond among family members will never be broken however the son turn out to be in the future. Ur parents want u to be successful AND happy, they juz can't accept that u're who u r rite now.
Whether u should change is entirely up to u. But dont give up on ur family. they deserve so much more than cold treatment.
U're only 20. Ur love is still young. u'll see. Good luck kev.
well,if you did read his blog properly,'anoymous',his parents wants him not to be gay.He is happy being who he is but his parents are not.If they were,they will say 'it is ok,son.we will support you no matter what'.unfortunately,he is getting 'don't be gay or you will bring down the family name' stuffs.so,how could he be happy if his parents are telling him stuffs that he is not supposed to be?Parents should be very open minded and be suppportive to their children no matter what.if they can't accept it now,they may never accept it at all or even if they do,the sincerity is little.correct,a lover may come and go but also think again,if the family can't accept who he is,he is abandon also.
I'm sorry but everyone is entitled to having their own opinions. I respect urs as u might be his friend but I guess some people just don't understand the love and bond among family members.
If they don't accept u for who u r. they wudn't raise u til u're a teenager so u can blog about them negatively. if u cant see how much they've sacrifice for u, then it's ur loss juz as well as theirs.
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