Sunday 24 May 2015

Sports day

Earlier this morning, I joined my friend and her husband at their son's school sports day.

They are the ones I mentioned in the post,

Nasib penyokong marhaen Najib

My friend told me that it was the first time that her husband managed to attend their son's sports day as he was previously working elsewhere and only got to be home about once a month.

My friend's husband was forced to quit his job recently and now spends more time with his family.

"I am quite happy, actually. Despite the uncertainties of him not having a proper job now, he drives back from KL almost every weekend to be with us," she said.

It was indeed a pleasant occasion as it was also the first time I attended a school sports day ever since I finished schooling.

I just sat at a corner of the field and observed the carnival like atmosphere.

My friend's son, who has autism attended special education classes at the school.

He took part in several events but didn't win any of them.

According to my friend, her son doesn't really understand the concept of being competitive and therefore doesn't really care whether he finished first or last in anything.

It may be a handicap for most of us, but maybe Allah had blessed the boy with a life without malice being the way he is.

Here are some pictures I took at the sports day,

The special education contingent

My friend's son finished second last in this 80 meters race for special needs students. He seemed contented running behind his friends.

The 4x50 meters race between the blue, red, green and yellow houses. It was fun watching the kids ran, but I actually can't remember which house won the race.

At the creatively decorated tent of the special education contingent.
Well, it's nice to occasionally post something like this instead of those political bickering.

I really enjoy my relaxing time here in Kuantan with my friend and her family.

So not looking forward to go back to KL tomorrow morning.

10 comments:

  1. Annie, i'm very touched with your noble actions to help your friend who is going through some challenging times.How i wished that we have a PM with noble intentions like this for the rakyat instead of stealing from the rakyat (sorry to include political message as we are just so frustrated). Anyway, here is a WhatsApp message that i receive from a friend which may probably cheer you up;

    WHAT IS VALENTINE DAY ? If you married the right person, everyday is Valentine's Day. Married the wrong person, everyday like Cheng Ming. Married a lazy guy, everyday is Labor Day. Married a rich fellow, everyday is Chinese New Year. Married a Casanova, everyday is Single's day, married a childish guy, everyday is Children's day. Married a liar/cheater, everyday is April Fool's day.

    What if your Prime Minister is a perpetual liar and cheater? It is XXXmah day...

    Zack

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  2. Good point Zack. And for those of us who haven't seen this before:

    Abraham Lincoln's letter to his son's teacher

    "He will have to learn, I know,
    that all men are not just, all men are not true.
    But teach him also that
    for every scoundrel there is a hero;
    that for every selfish Politician,
    there is a dedicated leader...

    Teach him for every enemy there is a
    friend,
    Steer him away from envy,
    and if you can,
    teach him the secret of quiet laughter.

    Let him learn early that
    the bullies are the easiest to lick...
    Teach him, if you can, the wonder of books...
    But also give him quiet time
    to ponder the eternal mystery of birds in the sky, bees in the sun,
    and the flowers on a green hillside.

    In the school teach him
    it is far more honourable to fail
    than to cheat...
    Teach him to have faith
    in his own ideas,
    even if everyone tells him they are wrong...

    Teach him to be gentle
    with gentle people,
    and tough with the tough.

    Try to give my son
    the strength not to follow the crowd
    when everyone is getting on the bandwagon...
    Teach him to listen to all men...
    but teach him also to filter
    all he hears thru a screen of truth,
    and take only the good
    that comes through.

    Teach him if you can,
    how to laugh when he is sad...
    Teach him there is no shame in tears,
    Teach him to scoff at cynics
    and to beware of too much sweetness...
    Teach him to sell his brawn
    and brain to the highest bidders
    but never to put a price-tag
    on his heart and soul.

    Teach him to close his ears
    to a howling mob and to stand and fight
    if he thinks he's right.
    Treat him gently,
    but do not cuddle him,
    because only the test of fire makes fine steel.

    Let him have the courage to be impatient...
    but let him have the patience to be brave.
    Teach him always
    to have sublime faith in himself,
    because then he will have
    sublime faith in mankind.

    This is a big order,
    but see what you can do...
    He is such a fine fellow,
    my son!"

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  3. A song for company on your trip back .....

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uunU0Aoup_I

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  4. LIHATLAH STATISTIK HUTANG NEGARA DAN BANDINGKAN DRP ERA PEMERINTAHAN TUN MAHATHIR KE ERA PEMERINTAHAN TUN ABDULLAH DAN SETERUSNYA KINI ERA DS NAJIB RAZAK.

    TUN ABDULLAH DAN DS NAJIB TIDAK DAPAT MELAKUKAN APA-APA PEMBANGUNAN MAHUPON PEMODENAN (APAKAH NEGARA TIADA WANG?) TAPI HUTANG DARIPADA USD220.00 BILLION TERUS NAIK MENCECAH HAMPIR USD600 BILLION.

    RAKYAT MALAYSIA BERHAK UNTUK TAHU, BAGAIMANA JUMLAH HUTANG DARIPADA USD220 BILLION PADA TAHUN 2000 BOLEH TERUS NAIK HAMPIR USD600 BILLION PADA 2015?

    APAKAH BENAR TUN MAHATHIR MOHAMED, TUN DAIM ZAINUDDIN, TAN SRI NOR MOHAMED YAKCOP ADALAH TIGA JAHANAM YANG TELAH MEROMPAK, MENCURI, MELANUN?

    KINI SEKELIAN RAKYAT MALAYSIA TERPAKSA MENAGGUNG SEGALA SALAH LAKU, KERAKUSAN, SALAHGUNA KUASA, PEROMPAKAN DAN KECURIAN YANG DILAKUKAN KETIGA-TIGA JAHANAM DAN KUNCU-KUNCUNYA.

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    1. Annie, ini comment recycle la. Saw this comment in putra merdeka blog.

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    2. Once in a while it is good to break from the routine. Asik cerita politik aja membosankan jugak, But looking at the comments, most of your readers are politically inclined.Tak boleh buat apalah annie

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  5. Puad Zakar Shit Wiki

    In September 2012, Puad stated his belief that homosexuals could be identified through various means including the use of "V-Neck and sleeveless clothing" as well as a person's personal preference for "tight and light-colored clothing". He stated that these characteristics were "symptoms" which would allow parents to spot whether or not their son may be a homosexual, supporting the need to discipline them into turning straight "like it's a disease which can be cured" – a stance that is also endorsed by Malaysia's Education Ministry because they believe that this could actually affect one's ability to learn.

    Macam ni punya mentaliti pun ada ka???? Kahkahkahkahkah... Mcm mana la badut ni boleh dilantik sebagai timbalan menteri pengajian, mamat sampah ni nampak mcm tidak berpelajaran la

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    1. looking at the standard of Malaysian cinema and TV sitcoms quite clear we are far from quality and truly artistic expression - the young ones are deprived of good inspiration. Thank God, the 40mm Rear Admirer spermhead is locked up in a cell for the sake of the national integrity.

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  6. Pinocchio, Snow White and Superman are out for a stroll in town one day.

    As they walk, they come across a sign: "Beauty contest for the most
    beautiful woman in the world."

    "I am entering," says Snow White.

    After half an hour she comes out and they ask her, "Well, how'd ya do?"

    "First Place," said Snow White.

    They continue walking and they see a sign: ''Contest for the strongest man in the world''.

    Im entering, says Superman.

    After half an hour he returns and they ask him, ''How did you make out?

    ''First place''. Answer Superman. Did you ever doubt?''.

    They continue walking and they see a sign: ''Contest for the Greatest Liar in the world?''

    Pinocchio says, ''This mine!''

    After half an hour later, he returns with tears in his eyes.

    ''What happened?'' They ask.

    Pinocchio asks,

    ''Who the hell is Najib??''

    Zack

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  7. hi, why no post anything? are you merajuk or angry or sad or are you lazy or can it be that you dont care anymore about us.

    where is the love yo

    >james bond

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