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Thursday, August 31, 2006

49 years of Independence

countless of criticisms and complaints, countless of empty promises given, and the dangerously increasing crime rate.. No doubt this place has plenty of negative sides to it, but if we look past all these and look towards the goodness that this place has to offer, we have alot to feel proud (ok, maybe not yet) happy for. The familiar places and settings that we grew up in, the friendly faces of the neighborhood mamak place, the friends and family, the many public holidays and the little quirks in our culture that we've grown so accustomed to.

Naturally, I have made my fair share of critisms towards this place and it's people, but am i still glad i'm living here? You bet! Do i think we still have alot of things to improve here? You bet! But above all, I don't think i could have gone through a more fulfilling childhood and teenagedom in another country as i have here. A fusion of kampung and city lifestyle.

So, after all the negativity around, it's good to have one day in a year when we all stand in unity and proudly call ourselves, Malaysian. After all, which other place gives you the luxury to sit in a mamak stall till the wee hours in the morning? :)

Happy Merdeka!

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