August

5 years later, if somebody asks you what is the most memorable event in August 2008, what would be your answer? Stupendous Olympic in Beijing, or massive weddings among the Chinese communities, or minor reduction of fuel's price, or chaotic election in Permatang Paut? Well, will there be anyone say the upcoming merdeka celebration?

A picture that i took in Pulau Sapi, Kota Kinabalu

This year, the feeling of anticipation isn't as intense as last year, or the years before that. I wonder why. As usual, parade is a must throughout the whole country, and the tv stations will be live-broadcasting it. "i can't remember when was the last time i purposely woke up early in the morning and sat in front of tv to watch the parade"

I am pretty confident to say that this year the citizens are not really enthusiastic for the merdeka celebration. Take a look at Puduraya, where i just came from, it was so crowded and.... "i suddenly feel like singing : how am i suppose to breath in no air, air air.." Anyway, when i was about to get a bus ticket back to ipoh, i saw this notice 'TIKET KE SEMUA DESTINASI PADA 29-8-08 TELAH HABIS DIJUAL' in front of all the major bus companies. Omg, what am i going to do? Lucky me, i managed to get one ticket which would be departing 1 hour later. Glad that my friends cancelled the lunch, if not i would not be able to get a ticket back in time.

See, people are rushing back to hometown, to celebrate Merdeka or to enjoy the holidays with the family? I really wonder which. This year, no minister accusing Chinese for not being patriotic. I really wonder why.

Merdeka! Merdeka! Merdeka!