March 10, 2009

Musings

Since this blog here has been lying dormant for quite a while, I decided that I should do something about it. Like post up something. So here I am.

I was just looking back on some of the older posts, and I came across this.

Begin quote:
"In MCKL (when I was there):

* Everyone knew everyone.
* Birthdays were celebrated by everyone.
* Teachers are our friends. They eat and play sports with us.
* We have a clean toilet. Phew!
* Parking is free =)
* We have our own building, a basketball court and a field.
* Classes are air conditioned. "
Quote ends =)

Here's my take on the above.

Well, I wouldn't exactly say that everyone knew everyone, but maybe he was just implying that recognising someone's face around college constitutes knowing someone. That would simply be an over exaggeration on the writer's part. Likewise for the second statement. But maybe I'm just taking his words way too literally. But I can see where he's coming from. I may have qualms over his statements being overly general; I know I can get rather particular over things like this and insist on not making sweeping statements; but all in all this place is quite an interesting place, and I have no regrets about choosing this place. It might have it's bad side, but certainly it has plenty of good as well. But then again, so does every educational institution. I guess it's really relative to each person.

The third statement is also really subjective as well; I shall not elaborate.

And finally, the fourth statement is really one of the reasons why I decided to comment on a previous posting. Fine, the toilets are cleaned everyday, but has anyone ever seen the upstairs guys' urinal overflowing? And believe me, it does that a lot. It's a rather disgusting sight, though the institution might not have anything to do with it; you could blame those who throw tissue paper into the urinals. But then again, maybe the plumbing's faulty and there are plenty of stuck pipes everywhere. Who knows?

And yes, parking is free no more. Last year it was 10, now it's 240. But we must be understanding, there's construction going on and a complete lack of space. Though it can get a bit noisy sometimes. Reminds me of the times when I was in WMS and the place was noisy everyday no thanks to the construction. I seem cursed to go to places that suddenly decide that they want to expand or something.

Last two statements are facts, there is not much to say there. So speak not I shall.

Don't get me wrong here, I'm not trying to criticise the college, neither am I trying to dispute what one of the previous author was trying to say. I enjoy college, and I have nothing against that guy as well. It's just that I had completely no idea of what to post here, and that particular post presented the most workable inspiration to me. And I felt like I had to post something up; this blog has been dormant for too long. In other words, a post just for the sake of posting.

And yes, any comments are welcome. Preferrably of the constructive sort. And that's all I have.

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

It would have been a better college if it hadn't took in so many students in 2007. I was a student there, and the class was awfully big, not small about (30+). The college promised me that it wont be bigger than 20. Breaking a promise is a bad habit, And is something i would not like to learn. Certainly was disappointed, when some of us had to borrow tables and chairs from the next class. The sweet memory was that the burgers and hot dogs were rather cheap. Rm1.50 and 1.20 with lots of vege and mayo. I'll rush out of class and buy many, (5) and finish them for lunch. Ng Hong Chin couldn't eat meat, too bad for him. Nigel Gui will usually be studying something else besides A level. And the fun part was the library... people used Ares to download things from there and some files were cleverly named, naruto but when opened it porn. Thought the large collection of anime was something to look forward too. The library there has much less books than the library i have at home and that year the best math teacher Martin left the college because of low pay and went to SEGI i think. Ya, Taylors may not be the only place offering A-levels but it has money to employ better lecturers, ans taylors offer me better fees to study there. I've been to metropolitan college also, and it is about the same as MCKL. One thing would be good is that MCKL should employ a professional counsellor instead of Michael Lee. I still remember i was punished by him in Standard five when i went to the toilet instead of eating my lunch. I really had to urinate but i think he wanted me to urinate on my lunch plate since he punished me for going to the toilet. I enjoy going for extra Cocu at Methodist Church KL Boys' Brigade, Then i suffered terribly from anxiety disorder when MCKL which didnt have a pro counseller shunned me. I'm going back to Boys Brigade to donate a sum of money for helping me when i was in the slumps in MCKL. Thought at the end of the day, MCKL have learned about me having anxiety disorder and i hope they have upgraded themselves as i will visit them soon. out of 10, i will give it a 6.5...

Anonymous said...

oh. ya. When i was a student there... only the ground floor was open for guys to use, all other toilets were locked and only the employees have the key. Though i did use the employees toilet at every opportunity when the employee hs entered in or forget to lock the toilet door. Nobody wants to have a class on the top floor and go all the way down to the ground floor during class to wash their face to stay awake.