I guess this is a good song to this post
Spring semester sophomore, masa tu gua baru setahun jagung kat Vandy, berbekalkan sedikit azam nk keluar dari comfort zone/ comfort bubble malaysians kat Vandy, gua decided nk pindah rumah ke McT. Masa tu cuak jugak, sbb kena interview 2 kali, kena ada recommnedation dari language teacher, etc etc. Boleh ke survive kat tempat org ni? Boleh ke hidup keluar dari comfort zone ni? Tapi last2 gua pikir
"Maybe there's some stuffs in store for me over here if I could muster a little bit more courage"
So, since then, I have to say that I like it here. One thing yg buat gua rasa appreciated kat sini is that "There is no stranger in McT, everybody is part of the family". Dari budak berhingus, sekarang, gua dah jd somebody. Gua boleh survive sorang2 kat Jepun, and also gua boleh survive kat mana2 dlm US ni. McT ni redefined kamus hidup gua what on how the world works. Despite the fact that you are a bit too eccentric or regardless you are an amazingly nerdy geek, all are to be treated all the same here in McTyiere. Since I don't know where I'm at in that particular hierarchy, I too should treat everyone here all the same.
Dari sini la, gua dpt better understanding in dealing with other people, what friendship is all about, what relationship that we need to account for, and mcm2 lagi lah. Since first day gua datang sini, gua rasa very appreciated by everybody. Well, I guess that's what builds my character to become a stronger man. A stronger man isn't found in those gyms lifting dumb bells, nor found in those hiding themselves in one entity, rather it's someone who could break out of the entity, sew them together and makes them, a community. That's what the strength of leadership is all about. Strength in the world is not about reading books and live yourself in seclusion, instead, it's them who goes out and talk to others, and make a difference.
In McTyiere, tiap-tiap tahun, seniors from respective hall (well, in my case, Japanese Hall) akan kasik will (wasiat) kat orang2 seterusnya. And tonight, it is finally my time to give a word or two to my fellow McTyeirites buddies. So, after deep consideration, gua decided to give 4 things/gifts as momentos to those who means a lot in my 3 years struggle in Vandy.
Andy-chan- sebagai pengganti tempat gua sebagai senpai next year, gua entrust this lovely hall to you :D
Chie Furukawa- 2 years of cherish able moments together both make us better adults. Though you're a couple of years older, you've treated me all the same, and so will I continue to apply your kindness towards others around me
Sohei Tateno-Baru kenal for a year, but I think this unprecedented fellow left such great memories sepanjang tahun ni. Needless to say, I've learnt a lot from you this past year, and I wish you all the best in the future undertakings. You taught me how to be wise bro :D
Keiko Rose Nakajima- The person who gave the most effort in turning Mr Syaf from nobody to somebody. Thank you for all the never-ending effort and teaching me the do and don'ts of the world :D
Lastly, not forgetting, even when you were not here tonight
Mr Sam Malanoski - Thanks for all the sincerity of being a memorable McTyiere fellow. I hereby announce this decree with all the Mctyiere powers bestowed in me to award you with Best McTyiere buddy :D
WITH YOU GUYS, ISN'T LIFE IS SIMPLY AMAZING? :D
Momento from McTyiere
Mr Sam Malanoski - Knowing you over these 3 years, I'm in my utmost confidence that you will be more than just successful in the future. I hope to see you soon, hopefully as world leaders :D
Sohei Tateno: A Japanese in the not-so-foreign land of America
Chie Furukawa: Friend, teacher, mentor :D
