Geography is my favourite pastime subjects. Reading maps is not many peoples’ interest considering you have to study stuff outside your textbook. Malaysian Education has changed Malaysian into “study what you learn in textbook” scenario. So, it is definitely arduous to study things by your own, but most importantly, as you have an inner drive to do what you like, I believe there are much more to achieve in that field of interest.
I came into this competition with a last minute, after forming a group, few days before the competition. It has been a while since I meet an equally par geography master – Moctar Abdellahi Bebaha ! Well, according to him, Malaysians are weak in geography. Well, he’s right. The education ministry insinuates only geography about Malaysia in the textbook. That’s why Malaysians who adores countries like France, Spain, etc, doesn’t even know where those countries are.
I am grateful that until now, I have the inner drive to study the things I like, regardless it’s a trash in PMR, SPM or the things people look down upon. Because I know one day my skills can be put into good use and recognized by people who share the same interest as me.
Moctar and I had a duel on geography. While I shot arrow at him, he fought back with bullets. We're equally good. Nevertheless, I prove him wrong that people from Sarawak can't be good in geography !! Haha…take that my friend ! with Hussam, from Sudan, a debater and a friend of mine. We form Vasco de Gama J !!!!
We take on Geography-Uiz quiz at July 16, 8pm. With so many teams and some seems so strong, I was intimidated for a moment. Before the competition, I had a brief duel in geography with Hussam before the competition started. Out of 32 teams, we broke as 7th in the first round (top 20 is going to semi finals). It’s not bad but we have to do better since the top 5 are going to finals. In the semi finals, I vouched to perform better. It’s was a tense moment but I have 100% certainty of the answer I have. The landmarks like Macchu Picchu, Volga River, etc. The rabbit disease in Australia was a piece of cake. When the results were going to be announced, my heart was pounding so heart. I’ve never experienced that before in my life. That kind of adrenalin was too much for me to handle. Even before when I’m receiving my results or obtaining scholarship, I’ve never experience that level of apprehensiveness. When the MC says the first team to break into the finals, I heard VASCO DE GAMA. I was thrilled, we jumped up at were overjoyed. We’ve never expect to hear that. I was so grateful that I made it. After years of hard work and I finally get a recognition. Entering finals itself is a pride for me. Winning is another issue. I felt grateful that I’ve found such great teammates, my mum dad and sis and thanks to my friends Kelvin, Daphne, Charles, San san, Kevin and etc who given me support ^^
Finally, the final on Sunday night, I hope we can do our best and make it a night we’ll never forget !!!
jia you^^
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