Education Ruined The World?

Can it be said that education ruined the world?

Many families in the world are having problems with their relationships and because of that, parents drink; teenagers do drugs; join gangs, etc. And what is the cause of problems in family relations?

Parents work hard because they have to support the family. Not only the basic needs, but also for education. Now, we all know that education is costly. And we're not talking about just completing secondary school. We're talking about college. University. How much is the fees again you tell me? 20 grands? 30? Or is it 40? How much is it again to obtain a doctoral degree? Even a master's?

Because of all the hard work that have to be done by parents, and all the studying and homework for the kids, communication has become scarce. And what happens when there is insufficient communication? I've gone through that. For parents out there, you'd never know what is in your children's mind. When I was little, I have always thought that my mother never loved me. She owns a kindergarten, and in kindergartens, there are little kids. I've always assumed that she loved the kids more than me, and that if the kindergarten is on fire and I'm drowning, she'd save the kindergarten first. And what's worse is that, I've always thought that if I destroyed the kindergarten, and if all the little kids doesn't exist, she'd start to love me. She'd start to realise I'm there. She'd hug me in her arms and never let go. At a point, I even thought she'd be happier if I wasn't there, so I secretly fantasized of running away from home, which I eventually didn't do, thankfully. I was 7 at that time.

Maybe that's just me, or maybe all children think alike, who knows? Well, just be wary to be safe. So, back to topic. Education ruined the world? In my opinion, yes. After all the parents' hard work, most of the kids hate studying because parents never had the chance to teach them about the importance of education, how important is education so they could earn enough money for their future families and continue this infinite cycle. And what about potential children whose parents can't afford to pay their college fees? Yes, there are many other alternatives, but hey, you get the picture.

How many families survive this phase and bring up successful children? And how many don't? Since the successful ones are getting lesser, and the chances are that some of the successful ones don't make successful parents, what is going to happen to the future of this world? Maybe the world isn't going to end when the sun becomes to hot and melts it. Maybe it is going to end because of a never-ending chaos that even national security cannot control. And maybe the 10 lucky successful people will get together and set off to Mars, leaving Earth behind, leaving Earth to die. And in Mars, the cycle continues. End of humanity.

There are many possibilities in the question of how the world will end, and you better pray that it isn't going to end like this.

~ Angelina (I know I think too much)

No Life

I NEED A SOCIAL LIFE!

Seriously. I can't stand this routine. Wake up, school, home, sleep. I am current suffering from Severe Social Deficiency Disease, also known as SSDD.

And I don't know why, but I think of Singapore everytime I feel I'm lonely.

~ Angelina

Rant On Unknowns

Question 1: Integrate each of the following with respect to x.

With respect... with respect... with respect.

Well, you know what x? I respect you very much. In fact, I respect you SO much that I write you down almost everyday in almost all the pages of my additional mathematics book. x, x, x, x, x. Oh Mr. x, I respect you so much I think I'm gonna worship you! You, the most popular Unknown in maths; most popular among all unknowns from A-Z; the most feared unknown.

But you know what Mr. x? It would be better if you would just disappear. Seriously. It would make our lives much easier. 2x + 2 would be 2 + 2, and 144x - 31 would be 144 - 31. See how easy it would be for us? Darn, everyone would get good results in all exams then.

Why is it always that we have to find your value? You know what I think? I think you have no value at all. In fact you are so worthless that I don't think anyone would mind if you disappeared from our equations. Forever. And no, you're not gonna take over x's place, y. Not you either, a. Or any of you from the 26 alphabets. Unknowns are unwelcome in this world.

~ Angelina + inf x = Angelina

See? It made no difference. x's suck.

Are You Patriotic?

Every Monday morning at my school, hundreds of students pledge their allegiance to the national flag hanging above the pole in front of them.

Kepercayaan Kepada Tuhan
Kesetiaan Kepada Raja Dan Negara
Keluhuran Perlembagaan
Kedaulatan Undang-Undang
Kesopanan Dan Kesusilaan

Does saying these phrases aloud make any difference to how we act and feel towards our country each day? Do the students even care or know what they mean? Now, isn't this just a waste of time?

I believe everyone reading this have taken up their hands and said the pledge before. Not once, not twice. But uncountable times. Ask yourself this:

1. Does reciting this make you believe in God more than you ever did in the past?
2. Does reciting this make you more loyal to your country?
3. Does reciting this make any sense to you?
4. Does reciting this make you respect the law more than ever?
5. Does reciting this make you a more polite?

These are, in my opinion, merely mindless repetitious incantations. Shouldn't it be the way that the nation is allowed to pledge their allegiance at their own free will? The oral recitation of the pledge is not sincere at all, holding no purpose or importance to the country and the people.

To prove that what I say is right, you can ask the people to say, "I shall kill myself after I recite the pledge." and see how many actually jump down the building afterwards. Well, you get my point.

Every time I see hundreds of students standing straight, singing the national song and saying the pledge, I wonder how many actually love our country with all their heart, and how many who say it just because of the forced patriotism in our country, Malaysia. Are we looking at true patriotism? Or just the mere appearance of what seems to be as seen by our government?

Senior? Not.

Aaaahhh!!! I'm Form 5 already! I am a senior student in school, yet I don't wanna be and don't feel like a senior yet! Darn, do I feel old. Form 5 also means... SPM!!! Don't tell me it's easy. It's always easy after you've done it. IT'S HELL FOR ME. *hopes that the Form 6 classes start soon so I don't feel old*

Sigh... It sure is gonna be a loooooong and stressful year.

The Reason

Must there be a reason to everything?
Do I need a reason for sadness?
Do I need a reason for pain?
I can't give an explanation for this;
'Til I feel my life is drained.

I know I'm missing something in life,
Something essential,
Something I can't even name.
Oh what, what is it that I need?
"Teen depression is common," my mum would claim.

Leave it, let it be,
Ignore your feelings, just let it be,
Many get this feeling, I know.
But what, oh what?
What is it that buries me in sorrow?

Stress? Attention? Love?
Oh please tell me Almighty God,
If you're there above.

Laughables

I caught a pet in an online game yesterday. He looked cute so I named him Leng Zai (meaning "handsome" in Cantonese). While I was walking around the game, a Malay guy saw it and immediately messaged me, "Wah, where can I find leng zai?!"


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I chatted with this AI chat bot called iGod. It claims that it is God but everyone knows better. So I tell it:

Me: God, give me a boyfriend.
God: You want only one?
Me: Yes.
God: They might be cheaper in quantity.