Poor, poor Malaysians back home. Unlike them, we were a lot more fortunate. Peace rally here in UK only required us to notify the local police station, and then we were permitted to clog the roads just outside the Malaysian Hall. No tear gasses, no water cannons, at least nothing used in this scene we have below:

Instead, it was just the 20 odd of us on the road, a little bit of chanting and banner raising just so that passerby’s and those dining within the Malaysian Hall Canteen will be aware of what we’re doing… aware of what’s happening back home. Could have been more, but most are afraid, expected outcome really, as most were instilled with fear after today’s news emerged from all sources of the media.

We’re just peace-loving people in general, really. Read more for more pictures and a true (and fairly humorous!) account of the event written by someone who took part in the rally with some friends, without expectations and just for the sake of his love for the country.

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Alright guys, stay with me here: we’re gonna go back a few months to catch up with AAAALLLL the posts I wanted to post but thanks to our crappy internet back home in Malaysia, I’ve been sorely procastinating…

BUT FIRST

Let me update you on what’s happening in my life (also so that I can reread this sometime in the future to remind me how lucky I am). On my last night in Malaysia, I went out with Calvin @ Calvism to have dinner at Ajisen in One Utama, practically my last dinner in Malaysia this year. After that I flew on Emirates to London aka my second home for my graduation and to apply for the International Graduate Scheme, whereby a graduate is able to extend his or her visa for up to another year, so long as he or she is intending to work in the United Kingdom. On both occasions it was very succesful, albeit some minor problems regarding the IGS which I will blog about soon.

I also had my WHOLE FAMILY over this time around, to attend my graduation and for our much awaited Roadtrip which is probably the most amazing and exciting thing I organized (leisurely) all around the UK, and I really mean it. Will let you see the map real soon, I’m so excited posting about the roadtrip hehe.

Apart from being happy for successfully obtaining my visa (ie IGS went through), I also had one of the best times in my whole entire life, one that is irreplacable and memories that will always be cherished as long as I still love. Wait, make it even after death hoho okay choi touch wood *touches wood*

Okay okay before I start getting all nostalgic, let me just inform you that meeting up with this particular blogger was one of the turning points in my decision to come back to Malaysia, where I suddenly see a future when I couldn’t before. It was also this particular blogger who took me to the Astro building and personally gave me a tour inside, meeting the strangest people (your local DJs!!) and even more after that (outside the Astro building la). The entire experience was amazing, highlighting this year’s summer holidays to be one of the most useful holidays in my last 4 years studying in Imperial, London.

Just wanna say again, thanks Shaz, for the awesome experience! He may come back in the next few posts as well, as I continue to write about the amazing things that is happening back home in Malaysia =) (and for the girls *you know who you are*, no, the amazing experience has nothing to do with whatever you’re thinking because he’s NOT gay lol. At least that’s what I think 😛