Of Pinafores and Malaysia’s Very Free VP of the Association of Islamic Students Malaysia

I have read the most stupid thing today. There are only so many degrees of stupidity and ignorance that this country has managed to churn out for me to see. Today, however, may be one of the top in my list of "The stupid things people say to the press". Wondering what I'm talking about? Check this out.

 

I have worn a pinafore throughout my schooling years in Malaysia. I can honestly tell you that the popular girls wear baju kurung and not the pinafore. Want to know why? The baju kurung may be loose and baggy, but when worn properly, it can be more "seductive" than my good old pinafore. The National Islamic Students Association of Malaysia VP needs to get her head checked.

 

"It becomes a distraction to men, who are drawn to it, whether or not they like looking at it," she said of the current uniform.

 

How can the pinafore be a distraction?! How can it be sexy!?!? It's loose and as far as I can remember, it makes me look fat! To top it off, let me show you what she said:

"All this leads to babies born out of wedlock and to an extent, even prostitution," she said.

 

 

Can someone tell me how people like this even exist?! I honestly didn't know this level of ignorance and lack of brains existed in our country. That or I was in denial. You know what? Why don't you guys tell me what you think about our pinafores? Let me know which you find more appealing, because heaven forbid, the pinafore is NOT sexy.

Bleah...

Exams... it's that time of the semester again. The time where we quake in fear as next month draws closer and closer, taunting us with its leers and smirks. The preparation month, the anxiety period, the time of headaches, eye-bags and the works has, unfortunately, arrived. My mother talked to me yesterday, yes, it was Mother's Day and she said I shouldn't be sad it's the exam period again. Her reasoning was that this is a good thing, and then proceeded to ask if I was ready. URGH!

 

On another note, I will be going to Penang next week for an educational convention held in USM. The good thing is this is an all-expense-paid trip by our university. I only have to fork out a couple of bucks for food and for whatever trinkets I may feel like buying. Ok, maybe not a couple of bucks, but you catch my drift, right? We will be boarding in the guest houses in USM itself and apparently, the guest houses are air conditioned and apparently, the accommodations are nice. I honestly don't know though. I do know that I need to buy a few things before we go Penang. If we go to the beach, I want to be prepared for sand flies. I need to make a list! Definitely need to buy 'Off!' That is one VERY effect insect repellent.

 

At the moment, I'm sitting in the library alternating between playing Solitaire, reading on the trip and of course, blogging. There are so many juniors here, with their fresh faces. Most of them are from business or mass com. These particular juniors tend to be the ones that dress to the nines to come to uni. Then there's the older students that are seasoned and are more than familiar with the way things are run here. They have eye bags under their eyes and dress simply with jeans and tees. There is almost no makeup on the senior students and all are quietly doing their own thing without discussions going on at the tables. Despite the drastic differences, it is obvious what makes us all the same. We're all in Monash, trying desperately to get out with a degree. We seniors, the more weathered and haggard looking bunch against the fresh faced and almost enthusiastic freshmen. Oh they do not know the horrors in store for them just yet!

 

I know I make uni sound like a hell hole, but one mustn't judge me for that. I have my reasons. After so many years hitting the books in the name of knowledge, I just want to hang up my book bag and close my eyes to drown out the reality of the upcoming exams. For those that do not know, I have stopped working in the lab because of the exams coming up. All I have left in my syllabus is to finish the lectures and start doing my past year questions.

 

P. s. I am going to need to buy the following the next time I go for the groceries:

 

• Luncheon meat
  
• Off! Repellent
  
• Kitchen rolls
  
• Lots of vegetables
  
• Sun block
  
• Fruit juices (orange and apple)
  
• Mushrooms and other tin food
  

 

This list is subject to change... hahah!