HPC 1043 Assessment Journalism by NUR KYRA BATRISYAH BINTI ABDULLAH BG

Monday 16/9/2024

bgj240710959 — 2024-09-19 08:15:03 UTC

_{I had a blast today! I was out with my family in Johor including my mother and we went on a shopping spree from morning till night in Johor Premium Outlets. We spent more than a couple of grand preparing for our family trip overseas to London on my semester break. I remembered how I immediately passed out on my bed the moment I stepped inside my room. I got various types of brand-new items such as a new handbag, and purse, including a pair of shoes. In short, it was an exhausting yet exhilarating day.}

Tuesday 17/9/2024

bgj240710959 — 2024-09-19 08:32:46 UTC

_{I ate Natto for the first time today!! As an inquisitive person, I wanted to know what it'd taste like. Therefore I asked my mother if I could order one when we were dining in Sushi Zanmai with my family. It wasn't until the dish arrived and I took a whiff of it, that a disgusted expression appeared on my face. "I didn't think it would smell like this, it wouldn't get any worse, right?", I asked my aunt right across from me. She nodded hesitantly which made me doubt every decision I had ever made, when I took a bite I felt like vomiting due to how it tasted and the slimy texture it had.}

Wednesday 18/9/2024

bgj240710959 — 2024-09-19 08:54:49 UTC

_{I returned home to Semenyih and woke up early to see my mother getting ready for work. After reminding her to drive safely, I went back to sleep. I woke up at noon for my online Arabic class, but soon developed a headache. After class ended, I quickly got ready for lunch with my mother at her workplace, where I felt shy around the other teachers and tried to communicate respectfully. It was a mix of productivity and social interaction. I've always wanted to improve my social skills around them.}

Thursday 19/9/2024

bgj240710959 — 2024-09-19 09:05:47 UTC

_{Today, my friend and I enjoyed a no-physical-class day, so we didn’t need to iron our clothes. Our first online class started around 9 AM, where we received a quiz due on the 20th. After completing it, I went back to sleep. Upon waking, I scrolled through my phone and remembered my HPC1033 assignment due next week, but I felt confused about writing five paragraphs with a strict word limit. Later, I got permission to go home for the weekend, then grabbed a drink at the cafeteria with my friend after breakfast.}

Friday 20/9/2024

bgj240710959 — 2024-09-20 17:12:53 UTC

_{Me and my mother went out to eat at "Inside Scoop" today. We went inside and were greeted by the staffs as we walked over to the counter and ordered what we wanted to have. By the time we did, we sat on a table and had a conversation with each other while waiting. From the moment it arrived I was impressed with how mouth-watering it looked and decided to take a picture of it. It tasted sweet obviously but with a slight taste of sour and cold feeling from the ice cream on top. I didn't really like eating the ice cream therefore my mother was the one who ate it all instead of me. I prefer to eat the waffle instead and enjoy the savoury texture and the warmness included with how crunchy and how perfect it was with everything combined.}

Saturday 21/9/2024

bgj240710959 — 2024-09-23 15:57:23 UTC

_{Since it was weekend, I spent my time in my relative's house and helping her mark her student's work with my mother since there were lots of papers and she couldn't do it by herself. As a reward, she cooked me my favourite dish that my late grandmother used to make. It tasted the same, but different since they're not from the same person. If I could really make a wish I'd wish to be able to taste my grandmother's cooking again and never forget how it tasted like.}

Sunday 22/9/2024

bgj240710959 — 2024-09-23 16:05:38 UTC

_{Today was difficult. I planned to go back to my dorm by 6pm, but after waking up, I realized I got my period and hadn’t brought any pads. The cramps hit hard, and I couldn’t move. Luckily, my relative had some pads, and I was so relieved. After cleaning up, the cramps got worse, and the pain felt unbearable. I cried, hoping it would stop. Later, my mom brought me home, and I rested, still in pain. When I woke up, it was too late to leave, so I decided to prepare for my 8am class tomorrow.}

Monday 23/9/2024

bgj240710959 — 2024-09-23 16:13:27 UTC

_{I set my alarm for 5am but kept turning it off and finally woke up at 5:30. After getting ready, I left with my mom at 6:30. We stopped for gas, and the smell was so strong it almost ruined my perfume. Traffic was heavy, and by 6:44AM, I found out that my classes were moved online. My mom dropped me off at the dorm, but I had forgotten my keys. I woke my roommate, apologised, then changed into comfy clothes, played games, joined online class, and took some naps that were surprisingly relaxing.}

Tuesday 24/9/2024

bgj240710959 — 2024-09-30 17:20:38 UTC

_{We were supposed to have our pronunciation test for HPC1013 today and it had been extremely terrifying for all of us since we had to read a story with IPA symbols perfectly. Since there were around 29 students, It took us 2 hours to even get to half of the students which meant that my turn had to be on another day. I was relieved since I had not prepared myself for the test yet and I was practically too nervous to mess things up. In the end I went on with my day and passed out immediately on my bed the second I lie down on it.}

Wednesday 25/9/2024

bgj240710959 — 2024-09-30 17:30:44 UTC

_{Today was one of the worst days for me. I had both an oral test for HFA1013 and a presentation for HPC1023. I spent hours preparing for the oral test, but the questions were basic, which left me both relieved and disappointed after all the effort I put in. Then came the presentation. We were the last group to present, and seeing other students present with little effort made me nervous. When it was my turn, my anxiety took over, causing me to struggle through my explanation. I finished quickly, hiding my shaking hands, and realised I have a long way to go before feeling confident in public speaking.}

Thursday 26/9/2024

bgj240710959 — 2024-09-30 17:40:18 UTC

_{I had my pronunciation test after a day of preparation today. Most of our classes were online, but HPC1013 was offline, so we went to college around 2:30PM, arriving just before 3:00PM. To calm my nerves, I watched Netflix and reviewed the IPA Chart, hoping I wouldn’t forget everything once I got anxious. When my name was called, I sat in front of the lecturer and was given a minute to review the text. I read aloud, managing most of it, but had to repeat some words. Afterward, we returned to the dorm, and I wished I could handle my anxiety better.}

Friday 27/9/2024

bgj240710959 — 2024-10-11 04:04:05 UTC

_{On this day, my friends and I were thrilled to get our MARA offer, but I was focused on submitting my work without mistakes. I used my printer to print all the necessary documents from the eduloan MARA website, but I got frustrated when I realised I printed them wrong, wasting a lot of paper. Feeling defeated, I took a break, ordered a burger for dinner, and watched a cartoon to relax. After that, I reprinted everything correctly. On a positive note, I also opened up a printing service and made some extra money from my side hustle.}

Saturday 28/9/2024

bgj240710959 — 2024-10-11 04:04:27 UTC

_{We decided to try a new Thai restaurant that my mom found with high ratings on Google. I was skeptical but went along with it as she drove us there. When we arrived, the empty restaurant gave me a bad feeling, but we went in anyway. My mom ordered for us since I wasn’t sure what to pick. The food tasted pretty good about an 8/10 until I noticed a cockroach crawling on the counter. I kept quiet at first but eventually told my mom. She wasn’t too bothered, but I lost my appetite. After eating, I quickly headed to the car, feeling grossed out, and we headed home.}

Sunday 29/9/2024

bgj240710959 — 2024-10-11 04:04:38 UTC

_{Today, I was at home with my mother, preparing our MARA documents. She had given me specific instructions, and I followed them carefully. I initially thought we had 14 days to prepare, but it turned out to be only a week, which explained why everyone seemed to be rushing. I told my mother, and we both felt frustrated. I managed to fill out most of the forms and documents, except for the parts requiring her signature and other details. It was stressful at times, as we weren’t sure what to do at first, but we got through it.}

Monday 30/9/2024

bgj240710959 — 2024-10-11 04:08:07 UTC

_{Today, all my classes for HPC1033 and HPC1043 were online, so I spent most of my time in my dorm sleeping and playing games. I also worked on my MARA documents and continued my printing service. I posted an ad in the block B group chats and ended up getting a lot of customers, delivering their papers to their doorsteps. It was a tiring but peaceful day since I didn’t have to rush out early for class. Overall, it felt productive yet relaxing. I even ordered food from Grab and got myself breakfast which was Nasi Lemak with some fried chicken and boiled egg.}

Tuesday 1/10/2024

bgj240710959 — 2024-10-11 04:08:21 UTC

_{Today, I attended my usual classes, starting with HPC1033 at 12PM, which lasted an hour but covered a lot. After that, we had HPC1043 at 2PM for another hour, followed by MPU2223 from 4 to 6PM. Our lecturer reminded us to finish chapters 6 to 11 to prepare for an open-book test next Tuesday. I had already completed my notes while waiting for class, so I went up to get them stamped and signed by the lecturer. Once my friends were done, we headed home. I took a shower and then passed out, exhausted from the day.}

Wednesday 2/10/2024

bgj240710959 — 2024-10-11 04:08:30 UTC

_{On Wednesday, we had a spelling test for HFA1013, Arabic. I stayed up late preparing by jotting down notes and memorizing them, but I fell asleep as soon as I hit the bed. This morning, I woke up early to revise before the test, which started at 12PM. Once I arrived, I sat down, prepared my paper, and waited for the lecturer. I felt nervous but somewhat ready. Part A of the test, which was objective, went well, but I struggled with Part B, where I had to translate from Malay to Arabic. I barely remembered anything and ended up writing incorrect answers. I felt disappointed but knew there was nothing more I could do.}

Thursday 3/10/2024

bgj240710959 — 2024-10-11 04:08:45 UTC

_{Today, I had an online quiz for HPC1033 at 9AM. Though I struggled to wake up, I answered the questions confidently, not sure if I got them right but hoping for the best. After the quiz, I took a long nap and was woken by a friend telling me we had no classes for the day. I was thrilled, both because of no classes and because I could focus on finishing my MARA documents. I was 95% done, just needing to organize and check a few things. Once that was done, I played some games, ate lunch, bought dinner, and went to bed.}

Friday 4/10/2024

bgj240710959 — 2024-10-11 04:08:55 UTC

_{On the last weekday, we had our HPC1023 test. I was hoping it would be online, but it was held in class from 3 to 4PM, meaning we had to go back to campus. After the test, I planned to submit my MARA documents. In class, I sat down, placed my phone on the table, and received the test paper, which seemed easy. After finishing, I handed it in and asked my lecturer if I did well. She said it was "too" wrong, which confused me, but then I realised I only got two questions wrong. I was relieved but disappointed. After the test, I checked my MARA documents and found one was incorrect, so I decided to submit them next Monday instead.}

Saturday 5/10/2024

bgj240710959 — 2024-10-11 04:09:09 UTC

_{On the first day of the weekend, I stayed home with my mother and worked on my HFA1013 Video Production group report. Our group of six (three guys and three girls) hadn’t assigned tasks, so I took the lead, assigning everyone their roles. I was strict but made sure to give them time to complete their parts in detail. I handled the report and asked two girls to translate our script from English to Arabic, while another worked on the introduction and conclusion. I was disappointed when one girl had her cousin do the translation. After assigning the tasks, I focused on my notes for MPU2223 chapter 12, which took time due to distractions, but I finished them.}

Sunday 6/10/2024

bgj240710959 — 2024-10-11 04:09:19 UTC

_{Today, I was supposed to return to my dorm, but I decided to stay home instead. I took a chance and found out that our HPC1043 class was online, which made me happy. I was hoping the same for HPC1033, but despite feeling unwell, my lecturer announced that tomorrow’s class would be offline. I was surprised but stayed calm, even as my mom scolded me for not going back earlier. Later, we went grocery shopping and had dinner at Sushi King. The food took a long time to arrive, and we noticed that the quality had dropped since the last time we ate there. Which was why I preferred to eat at Sushi Zanmai instead.}