2-dayyy

It's Independence Day. What does that mean and what is this 1Malaysia, this equality thing we talk about? I like what His Grace Archbishop John Ha mentioned, he quoted the PM that "the pillars of equality have shifted from tolerance to mutual acceptance".

Really? Is this another white-washed wall thing? Are we really done with the tolerance stage? Personally, i know it's not for me. Haha, not the most patriotic person remember? Don't get me wrong, i love the country, i especially love Sarawak, but it's no doubt we all need a better change.

Well, it's all subjective isn't it? That's the safest thing i can say because freedom of speech doesn't really sound like what it means here.

But, because it's Independence Day today, and because we should all realise that despite obvious flaws in the country leaders, i have promised myself to say some truthful and nice things about the country. (yeah you may start gasping and noting the time now--me, talking good of Msia, really!)

SO!

MALAYSIA! Yeahh!

Hang on pls, i really needa summon the spirit of patriotism, it's too deeply buried in me.



Okay. Malaysia.

First of, it is true that there is much beauty in living a multi-racial place. It is beautiful when i listen to stories my grandma can tell, talking about the community living she had with Malays(when they didn't mind their neighbours rearing pigs) and Chinese during the Japanese occupation when she escaped to Buntal. Unfortunately, and sadly such simple and honest ties are not much longer present. Too many things have been labeled as "sensitive" lately. All these covers have spoilt the true meaning of 1Malaysia. In fact, i think we have reverted from mutual acceptance to tolerance rather than the right way round. But, of course, I have met quite a number of people-Dayaks, Malays, Chinese alike who're willing to see pass differences and be open with one another. Malaysia is still relatively peaceful, especially for a multi- racial country, and it remains as something rather admirable.

Next, is the FOOD(actually i wanted to put this at 1st, but do...nevermind.)!!!
What more's there to say? FOOD. Speaks for itself. Who has anything to disagree with it?

And and...what else..it's tough to write this. Would've completed a page if i were talking about the cons.

Yes! There is no war here--not physical, at least. Unfortunately, i can't say the same for famine and poverty. As the Archbishop so aptly put it; God provided for the sparrows. God provided enough for us, but there are some who take more than is necessary and some who do not have enough. Wait, melencong... there's no war, no war, NO WAR, wheeeee..!

Next, is the richness of the land!!! but some ppl just have to take it for granted an..nevermind. The land is rich, we have all we need(well, we should)!

And oh yeah, the COFFEE!!! This is more specifically for Kuching tho. Cheap and good coffee. And all sorts of other beverages you cannot find elsewhere, like kantong, ABC, more and more...

The laid-back life here in Kuching. Where else can you find that? And remember it comes with kolo mee, laksa, tomato kueh teow, satay, nasi lemak, roti canai, kacang ma...

And last but the BIG thing; the people! Don't know abt S'jung, but Sarawak has the warmest, friendliest, most relaxed and nicest people(my aunt would tell me those adjectives synonym with being kepo but nevermind). Enough said.

And so, i'm so happy we're now 46 years independent! Oh yeeaaahhh!!!! although i can't understand why people are still living in atap houses and ministers in palaces, the trees are depleting, roads are still being modified here and there, unnecessary development is taking place...

BUT! I think i wanna take back all the nice things i said.

Because, i went to the Spring with my aunt and we got a summon ticket from JPJ for "reckless parking". But it's PRIVATE RESIDENCE, since when do we catch people for parking in PRIVATE COMPOUND?!?!oh yeah, since hari raya

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE TO Y'ALL! HOPE YOU HAD HAD A BLAST!!!!