so this weekend has been quite a massive one.
partying aside (yes, i WILL get to that eventually..) but on a more serious note.
I first heard about the Bersih campaign from Daryl on Friday night. At that point in time, i really couldnt be bothered about it. So there was to be a rally, a campaign. I didnt take it seriously. And i had my doubts that others would.. but what went on makes me really proud of the malaysians of today.
Instead of backing off in the face of adversity, tens of thousands of people marched and chanted and rallied for what they believed in. And the government's way of handling the whole matter, sadly, really disappoints me.
To give a bit of background on this rally. The Bersih campaign was basically to rally for democracy and transparency in the voting systems. So, all these people gathered round to submit a memorandum to the Sultan in hopes of revolutionizing the way things work around here. It was a peaceful rally. that much was for sure.
In response? The government threw tear gas, fired water cannons laced with chemicals to the rallying crowd. How is that standing on your grounds that malaysia is a democratic country with freedom to its people. Then matters was made worse by the Ministry of Information and his lashing at all parties that did not side their propaganda. Stepping on countries like Myanmar, and Burma, as if to prove that Malaysia is better than them because we are "democratic". Is this the sort of people that lead our country? A man, who's voice is spose to represent Malaysia, losing it in a telecon, yelling at the reporter from Al-Jazeera, stuttering, stammering and all in all, avoiding the issue at hand by placing blame on others?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1_GQ-K7P_wSo all weekend long, you could practically feel the air crackling with the sheer energy of the whole thing. i regret that i did not participate in this. It would have been a great thing to be there along with everyone. Unfortunately, i was hung over.
Which brings me to the party weekend.
Friday night was erm.. unfortunate for me. The night went really well, had a lot of fun, until... I got massively pissed drunk on god knows what, and i threw up. 1st time round, i was still ok after it. i could still walk and dance and all that, THEN.. just as the music ended, and the lights went on, i knew i was in trouble. I tried to walk to the bathroom, but I ended up stumbling there instead. History repeats. I just stayed there for what seemed like and eternity. And at moments like those, i always wish that i had the ability to teleport, then i wouldn't have to suffer sitting there, and suffering the ride home.
Anyways, it was really bad because i realised that after awhile, i wasnt even throwing up anymore, all that was coming out of me was water, bile and blood. So yeah, the toilet bowl was spotted with tiny red dots of blood. Thats a massive sign for me to stop drinking.
Props to Daryl, Kelvin and of course, Jesse for taking care of me that night. Feeding me water, lime juice, and obeying my every wish and command (even tho some of them woulda been better for all involved if ignored). =) Thanks babes.
Come Saturday, i wake up with the most massive of hangovers (another new one for me! i almost never ever get headaches from drinks). But then again, i passed out at 5-ish when they carried me home, and at 10.30am came the 1st call to wake me up... AND i was starved so yeah..
By 2++ i gave up trying to sleep, and finally started my phone calls to apologize to all 3 of them and thank them for taking care of me. Then Jesse and I decided to meet up for lunch.. *tick tock, tick tock* 2 1/2 hours later, a phone conversation ensues:
*Diane rings Jesse*
Diane: Are you ready? Have you showered and all?
Jesse: Erm.. no....
Diane: What have you been doing??
Jesse: *guilty* erm... dunno, lying around, stoning.. Have you showered?
Diane: Hahahhaha. no.. been lying around stoning and watching tv...
Jesse: ....... -.-
So we finally meet up and head to Picadilly for lunch (at 5pm..) and we sit there all the way till its almost 11pm before i stubbornly decide that I MUST get to Lapsap. And for the 1st time ever, I walk into Loft alone.
And as I've always suspected, but never tried out, I'd always have fun there no matter what. ^^
Met up with Bianca + Didi , then i bumped into my colleagues, and Raja+ gang was there... and a whole lot of other random friends. It's either these people are as hopelessly addicted as me, or I'm going out waaaayyy too much.
Either way, Lapsap was a blast! AND i have the lapsap mix with me.. yay!! ^^ oh, and accomplishment of the night, I was SOBER! completely and totally sober! =D Diane turned down lots and LOTS of alcohol! w00t!!!!
But Sunday when i woke up, i felt like shit. Apparently my body still hasn't fully recovered from the abuse it took on Friday.. ugh.
I missed the paintball tournament.. =( I feel so bad. Ah well, always next time?
Speaking of which, Ive got to run. work calls. =) Cheers people. Photoblogging next time.. maybe. =)
Oh, p/s: new layout!! woo hoo! colorful... mmm ^^
