I'm almost halfway through my semester. I know I'm lagging behind in many tasks. But, still need to stop to catch my breath and do a short update for those who might be wondering how things are going:
a) MYPG (19th July): Many new friendships were formed (and forged). Am proud of the way many of the Youth 'rose to the challenge' and some are even staking their lives on something that is not even in concrete form yet. Also am encouraged by the 'Crazy Northerners' (which includes the entire Alor Setar Gang, Marcus, Melchor, Natalie and Elaine + the whole Kuantan 'Kompany') who took the time to come. Not that the MYPG EVENT itself was a success per se (although we have had alot of good testimonies from it), but more so the fact that there are people who can be mobilized, and move at the trumpet call. Let us arise and be faithful to the Calling we have received. There is so much more ground that must be covered to see this 'vision' come to pass, and so much more sacrifices need to be offered up. I also await the arrival of 'others' in the form of new and 'alternative' groups who may hear about this and come alongside in the coming months.
b) Mum's 60th birthday (25th July): Went back last weekend for meetings and to spend an evening with mum (albeit at someone else's wedding dinner) but at least got to see her and bought some stuff for her to show my appreciation for the legacy she has left (and is leaving- she is not Home yet!). May the Lord Himself be her strength and stay.
c) Weddings: I've got EIGHT weddings this year. Not as much as some socialites, but August will be insane, what with two weddings going back to back in one weekend.
d) Studies: I'm not progressing as fast as I would like, although I have a better idea of what is expected. My own expectations for the second term is as high (if not higher) and I guess my kiasu streak remains. Problem with this is that I unconsciously encumber the youth with such 'unrealistic' ideals that most of them break under the pressure.
e) Politics: Alot of things have been going on. Here are a few that trouble me:
i) Racist comments in Universities
ii) UMNO-PAS Alliance will mean greater discrimination (now with 'religion' added into the mix), what with 'Malay Rights' being a harbinger of segregation and racial disunity but yet brandished by the ruling elite. Furthermore, actions by the existing government to stop Anwar from taking over the helm are bordering on the maniacal, sparing nothing in terms of justice and common sense, assuming the common public will either be so dissatisfied and leave or just accept everything that is given
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