Merdeka to Me
What does Merdeka mean to you? For all these years, Merdeka meant holidays! Yay! Other than that, Merdeka has never had any special meaning to me. If I were to be interviewed live with the above question, I'd most probably be giving my blur face I'm famous for. I'd be quiet and stare at the interviewer as if he or she has hair spurting out of their ears. Seriously. I have no idea...I can't just say 'holidays' right? (Sounds so idiotic tsk) I guess it's because I don't really get the true meaning of Merdeka or independence. We, especially the youths born long after the independence, will very unlikely grasp the true meaning and what it actually signifies. But then, who can blame us? Look at the political situation in our country! It's horrible. Is it no wonder so many youths especially students who just finish their SPM opt to further their studies overseas??? I sometimes feel ashamed that I do not have that fiery, patriotic feeling inside of me. Ever...