A movie based on a true story that inspired me

“Jane?”

“Yeah, what’s up?”

“Have you ever watched a movie which is gave a lot of inspiration to you?”

“Hmmmm… Of course!! Did you remember a Thai movie that I tell you before? A little thing called love… I love it very much!!!! The movie inspired me a lot…”

“Wow, I’m sure the movie really interesting because you’re not a type of person which is easily made something as your inspiration. Hahaha…”

“How come you know that? I think something fishy is going right here. Tell me, hurry??”  >_<  >_<

“Just know it. It’s obviously written on your forehead. So, tell me, how come this movie gave you a motivation instead of me?”

“Of course first the handsome actor, Mario Maurer. He’s so cute!!!”

“Are you watched the movie or the person?”

“Two in one… Haha… I’m just kidding.”

Jane later took a deep breath.

“Okay, I’m serious right now. Let’s me tell you the flow of the movie first. It’s started when there was a school junior girl, Nam falls in love with her senior, Shone. But… she afraid to confess to him because Shone is everyone’s idol meanwhile Nam is unpopular. She is an unattractive girl, simple and average. She has nothing that can make Shone notice about her…”

“Oooo.. Is she really that ugly? I mean, she feel that she does not deserve to show her feeling towards him?”

“I think, yes.. Wait a minute. Here, her picture with her best friends.”

“Can you see that? Nam, the one who is wearing a spectacles.”

“Ooo, now I got it. So, did she give up or not?”

“Of course no, she never gives up easily. She has a very high spirit and it’s make me burns my spirit too. That’s why I like the movie very much.  She tries to do everything to make Shone notice about her. First, she enters a Drama Club in her school. You know, at first, her friends and Nam didn’t wanted to enter the club, but the things change when she saw Shone at the club and she changed her minds in order to be close to him who joins the Arts Department. O.M.G. So, sweet she is. Haha…

Later, she was chosen to be the lead role in Sleeping Beauty. She then is asked to be the drum major of the school marching band. Her actions made boys start to notice her, including Shone’s best friend. After that, Shone's best friend confessed to Nam and wanted to be her boyfriend, but Nam just remains silence.”

“Why? Just accept the offer. Be her girlfriend. There is a good chance for her.”

“No, her love just for Shone, you know. But, when he asked Nam go out, Nam just agreed because Nam wanted to see Shone. The things become worst when Nam became popular and make friends with Shone’s friends. Then, she could not make it to celebrate her best friend’s birthday and their friendship worst day by day. Nam was busy going out with her new friends. Nam was upset with the situations and later, she found a way to get her best friends back.”

“Did she never want to confess to him? I think it’s already the time.”

“Yes, finally she confessed to him at Shone’s high school graduations, but the thing is….”

“What? Why? Does Shone already have someone else?”

“Yup.” Jane showed a video to him.

“Oh, no. I’m feeling so sorry to Nam.”

“Yeah, when I watch the movie, I frustrated you know. I’m so touching when Nam did anything to improve herself just for the one she loves very much. I thought Nam was give up with her love, but it’s was unexpected when I know that Shone likes Nam since she was M.1 student!!”

“Really, I can’t believe that. How come he likes her even though she was not pretty?”

“Yeah, I’m agreed with you. But, I thinks she deserve that. She’s willing to do anything in hope of him turning around look at her just one more time. Plus, she used the love in a right way.”

“Oh, by the way, the movie is just a fantasy, right? It’s not a true story, I guess.”

“Not, it is a movie which is based on a true story. Believe me. And this movie inspired me a lot because it teaches me how to use our love in a right way. Moreover, it gives a lot of benefit to ourselves, just like Nam.”

 Again, Jane showed a video to Zack.

“Wow, great then. So, where are we going to eat today?”

“Hmmm, I’m craving for hamburger…”

“Okay, let’s go to the Burger King, then.”

“Okay, let’s go.”

    

How would your life be different if you have fifteen brothers and sisters

My life will be different if I have fifteen brothers and sisters. Could you imagine that?!!! What I'm going to be? Will my life turned to be like a Cinderella story? Oh, no... I can't imagine that. Wait, wait!! It's not a Cinderella story. Cinderella is totally different with me. She has a step-mother and two step sister. The evil’s one. Not like my brothers and sisters... So, what is the story of my life will be? Could it be...

  "Jane, what are you wanted to eat this night? I'll prepare the scrumptious dinner for you, my little sister." 

"Hmmm, I want to eat western. Yesterday, the food came to my dream. They wanted to eat me. I'm so scared. So, today, I want to eat them back. Haha."

"You’re too naughty, dear. Okay, I'll let your dream come true."

"Thank you, sister. Love you, muuuaaahhhh,"

"Hmm, where are our twin brothers? I want to ask them to go fishing with me this evening," my eyes are searching for my brothers.

"Are you hear the voice that called us twin? Asking us to accompany this evening, but I can't see the owner of the lovely voice. Where is she?"

I make the long face. 

"I'm here. How could you didn't see me when I'm standing in front of you. I.. hey, hey let me down." I screamed when my brothers lifting and hugging me tightly.

"We are sorry, girl. We just joked. Don't take it seriously."

"Ok, then, but could you do something for me? Please help me to get the permission from mom and dad. I want to go out this Sunday. Please... my handsome brothers...."  

When I make this face, they says, "No probs, younger sibling, we can convince them."

And, yes, I glad to hear that having many sisters and brothers makes my life wonderful. 

"So, are you coming this evening?"

"Opps, Sorry dear, we have to cancel it. We forgot to tell you that we have match today. Why don't you go shopping with El today?"

"What’s?!! She wants to go shopping and yet she didn't tell me a word?"

"Wait, wait!! Jane woke up!!! Am I daydreaming? Again?! Oh, no. Please stop it, Jane. Come on. Come back to your nerves. Ok... Our topic now is "How my life would be different if I have fifteen brothers and sister."

1)    She always be the first, last and the best friend you ever had

Goes without saying, she’ll always there for me. Sometimes I never know the true value of moment until it becomes a memory.

2)    The best and the only one babysitter that you wanted

Have you ever imagine if someone else be your babysitter. What if they treat you bad like news which is you heard lately? It is nice when you have a lovely and caring babysitter.

3)    You have someone to explain sports to you

Did you know how to play football or who is Christianol Ronaldo if there is anyone willing to tell you? I know stick hockey when my brothers always bring it back and tell me how to play with it.

4)    You have someone to teach you how to be tough

Not every single time you’ll be a princess, but you have to be a maid too for your brothers and sisters. When you think at the other side, you’ll understand why they are treating you like that. My brothers always put me in a triangle choke and headlocks, forcing me to get out from it, and the results now, I never give up a lot in a tough situations.

5)    You have someone to hang out with you

When the holiday coming and all your friends are going to somewhere else, you still have your brothers and sisters to hang out.

6)    You always have somebody sweatshirts and sweatpants to steal

The minute brother’s sweatpants seem a little short on him, I’m the first to point it out… don’t you want a nice new pair while I steal yours for my marathon days?

7)    You have someone to hear your problems

They always be next to me when I need somebody to share my problems.

8)    You have someone to carry your heavy things for you

When I went to university, it is easier for me because I only have to carry my own pillow, while my brothers and sisters have balance half my suitcases and backpacks for me.

9)    You always have a shoulder to cry on

Although my brothers hate to see me cry, but they always confront me. They are always the first one at my side when I’m upset

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10) You have someone to give an honest opinion
    Friends totally will think twice when you wanted an opinion. in this state, they only have two choice. Tell the truth and you'll sad or lie to you so that you will smile for a whole day, but story changes when it's happen with your siblings. 
     "Am I looked fat with this outfit?"
     "Yes, you are. Please go and change your clothes, dear."
     "Oh, okay."
   Look. It is totally different. You can have an honest opinion from your sisters or brothers. 

It's true that this would happen if I have fifteen brothers and sisters, but remember your happiness don't depend on the quantity of your family, but te way you express your true love with them. It's true that every single life in this world will left us, but not the sweet memories which are we created with them.

Tips on how to be confident to speak in English

I’m neither a debater nor a native speaker. I’m not a writer, who can write the best story of her/his life. I’m not a person that has the blood of Englishman in her/his body. I’m also not a poet that can write her/his poem easily. I’m just an ordinary girl, who has a big dream in her life. But, there is something that had blocked my way to get there. I believe, I’m not the only one, who has this problem. I think almost student who grew up in north-eastern Peninsular Malaysia may experience the same with me. So, can you guess what is it? It’s English actually. “How I want to be confident to speak in English?” Plus, I’m a student and I have to do my presentation in English. So, ‘by hook or by crook’, I need the confident. SERIOUSLY!!!!

DUSSHHHH!!!

“Hey!! Why you hit my head? It’s hurt, you know.”

“Sorry. I didn’t mean it, but I had called you for a several times. Why you don’t reply? Are you daydreaming again, Jane?”

“No… I’m just did a deep thinking.”

“Here.”

“What is it?” Jane asked blankly although Zack wrote a title on the paper that he gave just now.

“I know you weak in English and that’s why you not confident to speak in English, right? So, the best way here, follow my tips on how to be confident to speak in English.”

Zack explained words by words to Jane on that paper so that she can understand the subject that Zack trying to say.

10 Tips On How To Be Confident In English

1.      A day for English                                                                                                                  

For example, Tuesday is your English day, so you have to speak in English during that day. If you fail to do it, for the best result you have to punish yourselves so that you can remember your mistake.

            2.  Writing

                 Write a blog or story to improve your English skills. This way will increase your                                   confidence level when you always write something in English. 

3.      Music

When you always listen to English song, you are able to catch up what the song are about. You can also sing along with the song that you listen and automatically you will pronounce correctly the words that you are listening.                                             

4.      Take it easy

You have to hear what the other person say about and just respond calmly what people saying. You don’t have to respond too must, just short and sweet.

5.      Realize that people don’t care what you did

When you are talking in front, don’t think too much every single mistake that you did. Maybe, they didn’t care and know the mistake that you did because they also are busy WORRYING ABOUT THEMSELVES.

6.      Mirror

Did you know how a mirror works to gain the confident in ourselves? Almost people that I know use this method to achieve the same goal with you and they did it. Just speak in front of the mirror and you can see and improve the way you in English.

7.      Gain your knowledge

If you have the knowledge, of course you are confident to elaborate more about it. Therefore, emphasize your reading. It’s up to you to read a novel or the best reading material that I think right now is Reading Digest.

8.      Breathing skill

Breathing skill is very helpful skill when you are nervous especially when you are talking in front of people. When you are nervous, your brain needs more oxygen, so when you apply this method, you will be calmer than before.

9.      Friends

Find a friend that can speak in English, like me for example. By this method, it is more fun rather than you speak alone. Moreover, you can be more confident when you are talking with the person that you are comfortable.

10.  Try to be positive

Try to be positive about your English skills and focus on the English concepts that you mastered, not the one that you need to improve on. Believe on yourselves that you can do it. Do not be afraid by you on shadow.

“Ooo, now, I get it. Thanks a lot, friend. Let’s go to the café. It’s my treat today.”

“No sweet. We are friends, right. Remember our motto. No sorry, no thank you. But, since you want still want to treat me today, okay then. Today is my lucky day. Hamburger, here I come!!!”

                                                                                   

    

Challenges in acquiring English language

"Okay, class. Today, we start our class with a new chapter. Please open your textbook on page 123,"said Miss Suzy. "Again? Huh, so boring. Why she likes to teach us formally? -using textbook instead of something else. Urrgghhh!!! It's make me sleepy again. I want to hit the sack," I murmured. The class went smoothly until...“Jane, please read the third paragraph,” asked Miss Suzy. I stood up and read the paragraph that she mentioned just now.“It is not pronounces as hurt, it is H.E.A.R.T.  You have learnt phonetic, right?” my reading is paused when she suddenly interrupted my reading. This is really my weak point. I do not know to pronounce certain words very well although I have learnt phonetic before. Plus, I have very low confident to speak in English. I was too scared when I talked in front- think that people around me are greater than me especially in English. Therefore, I’m worry that they would judge my broken English. Pap!!! “Jane, I’m talking to you. Are you daydreaming?” The whole class laughed at me and the blood vessels in my face were widening and my skin was warming.  

“What’s up?” said Zack.

“Huh!!! What?”

“Do you have something that you want to tell me?”

“Should I tell you?”

“Yes. You MUST.”

“Errr..  Zack, you know how much I hate English, right? It’s my mindset since child – English is hard and boring. Plus, it’s not our mother tongue. I learnt English at a late stage of life, not when I was a baby. So, tell me. How I want to delete the mindset that I build for almost two decades? I…”

When I turned left, I was heartbroken. How come he can sleep when listening my sad story. It’s okay. Today, I will let him go. I knew he was stayed up last night because of his sick sister.  While waited for the next class, I write down the challenges that I face in acquiring English. 

Ø  I sit passively during the class – I did not rise my hand when I want to ask something that I curios. So, at the end, I will do not acknowledge what the teacher talking about especially English subject.

Ø  Too lazy to look up the meaning of the unknown words – lacking of vocabulary

Ø  Little chance to practice speaking inside or outside the class

Ø   Too much rules in Grammar – boring

Ø  People love to mock me when I speak in English

Ø  Can’t catch up when people talk in English – not all the words but certain words

Done!! I had to pass this paper to my savior. Guess who? Of course, Zack!!! I knew he will find a way to help me. He is my Superman. Hehe… Just joking..  . So, I will wait for the next day. Hoping that my future will brighter than before.

The New Me

"Hey YOU at the back there!!!" I woke up out of sudden. Oh no, everyone's eyes on me. My adrenaline started to work. My face turned red. Why did he shouting at me like that and let me to be the victim. Where should I put my face? In my bag or under the table... . "I'm talking to you, Jane," said him again. "Why  you always sleep during my class?", asked the teacher. "Eeeerrrr,I .. I....eeerrrr,I...," my mouth can't tolerate with my brain. "I WHAT!!!", asked that teacher angrily. "I will  not know your problem if you do not tell me what is it. It is very difficult for you to concentrate what I'm talking in front? What are your problem actually?.., bla... bla... blaaaa.....,"nagged that masculine teacher. The whole class had to hear he nagged to me until..... Krrrriiiiiinngggg!!!! My savior finally came.

I stand up and hurriedly went home. I could not bear to sit there quietly and hear when the other talking about me. Such a boring day I had to pass through. Why should I go to school actually? There is no entertainment there. Plus, everyone always stare suspiciously at me. Why? I never do anything wrong I thought. Why my parents wanted me to go to school badly? At  night, I slept with a lot of questions in my head.

 “Class, today a new student has transfer into our class. So, I hope each of you can be friendly with him,” said Miss Ana, my homeroom teacher. “So, where should I put you…” she continued.  Suddenly, the transfer student walked slowly towards me and then sat beside me. “Oh, okay, you can sit there dear.” Miss Ana gave her permission. “Hello, my name is Zack. Can we be friend?” the transfer student started to speak with me. “Huh,” I replied and put head on the table.” Why he wanted to be my friends. Plus, everyone in this class never spoke to me, moreover they never asked me to be their friends.” I monologue within myself.  Again, I had to go through the boring day.

A day later….

“Oh, I forget to bring my textbook. What should I do?” I mumbled to myself. “Here, we can share, right.” Zack offered his textbook. I was speechless. There was still a person treated me well like this. “Oh, thank you.” I appreciated his kindness.  The class went smoothly until the end. “Zack, let’s lunch together,” asked a few boys in my class. “Oh, sorry guys, I have a work to do during this break. “ Zack refused the offer. “Really, okay then, bye,” the boys replied.  “So, how was my offer? Can you accept that? “he approached me and smile. “Oh, okay then. Friend?” I asked. "Friend,” he replied. And, our friendship  began.

Starting that day, I began to be a new person. Of course with his help. Thanks, friend. A cute, cherish person has come to my life as my savior. He helped me a lot so that I can go out of my dull and boring life. The shy, quiet and sleepy girl has gone forever. Here, the new leaf started to growth. And, that’s me. I no longer be that girl again. With my transformations, I caught people's attention. I got many friends. It's now or never! It's my tagline. You have to change yourself now or you will be never become a person that you really want to be. Yeah, this is the new me. I changed myself not because of a boy, but the sincerely friendship that he had offered  me. Thanks again my dear friend, Zack.