How would you spend your last day if you knew you had only one more day to live? The Most Important Story We Will Ever Write in Life is Our Own Not With Ink, But with Our Choice - Richard Paul Evans from the Book the Four Doors In 2015, 10 days after my daughter was born with a condition called microtia, an ear deformity where she was born with only 1 ear, my caesarean wound got infected severely due to not proper rest and stress. I came to the doctor’s appointment for a check on my wound. I was in my O&G doctor’s office crying non-stop and I asked my doctor, ‘why me, Doctor’. I didn’t find the answer then. I came out of the office burn out, sat in a chair faraway and broke down whipping. I refused to go home. I couldn’t accept this happened to my baby. My husband, my family tried to console me, I didn’t hear none. This was my first panic attack which was unknown to me. I was diagnosed on post-partum depression later and was put on depression medication and sleeping pill on daily basis. The most support that I wanted during time from mother didn’t came to me. Now I realise, she had gone through the same with me so she couldn’t support me. After all this, I started having constant fear of me dying daily leaving my daughter behind. I had panic attacks daily without me realizing it was one and I didn’t spoke to anyone. It came to a point where I didn’t drive my car for almost 2 years, fearing I may die in the car. I couldn’t sleep alone. I had multiple panic attacks for the past 7 years but my choice was always to fight it. After 7 years of medication and panic attacks here we come, finally facing my biggest fear that I have still to day. I have 1 more day to live. If I know for real that I have one more to life only, I would life it with utmost calm, I guess, because I have lived this past 7 years thinking about it! Since it’s the last day, I want to live it in my own terms I will wake up at 4am to make the most of my day. First thing first, I will have a cup of coffee and would go for a walk, enjoying the scenery and get some fresh air and appreciate nature by thanking the sun and the universe for giving me this amazing life. Next, I would sit to write letters and record videos for my daughter, so she remembers me always. Next, after a good shower, I will enjoy my most favourite breakfast from McDonald’s, the Big Breakfast. Before my daughter and husband wake up, I will sort out my clothing to be given to orphanage, and will clear my library and my work table fast to give the space for my daughter to use in the future. My most prized and important possessions of all time, my book collection comprising Harry Potter, Agatha Christie, Marry Higgins Clack, Jane Austen, colouring books and my self-help books, I will put aside for my daughter. Also, will do the same for my collection of watches. Following this, I will call my lawyer drafting my last will to appoint my husband as guardian for my daughter and my house will be given to my daughter when she becomes 21. My saving and the EPF fund I will allocate for my parents. I will also register as an organ and tissue donor online. I will also write a short note on how to conduct my funeral services. Next, I will cook both my husband’s and my daughter’s favourite meal. After getting her ready, I will sit with them to enjoy the meal and their company. I will read my daughter all the stories she wants me to read. She has complained many times nowadays that I don’t spend enough time with her due to my tuition classes, my assignments, cooking and cleaning. So, today I will make sure to play with her all she wants, with her Elsa and other dolls. I normally schedule my dance day with her on Saturday night but today I will have it again. I will play all our favourite songs and dance with her. After the dance and a small rest, I would go for a visit to my parents’ house. My father, mother and my grandmother are my biggest pillar, through my tough times facing doctors telling my daughter may never be able to talk or listen. I made sure she talks and listens well. Both my parents had come around to become my biggest supporter and I love them. So, I will stay with them for lunch and talk stories with them, cherishing every moment. Last before leaving, I will ask for forgiveness and blessing from them and hug them tight as usual. Next, I will visit my in-laws. They have been the biggest supporter for me these past years. I will never be able to re-pay them. After a small talk, I will ask for their forgiveness and blessings and head to home. I will then sit to order gifts online for everyone in my family. So, they have something to remember me by. I will record video for my lovely students and wish them luck in their future. After a good shower, I will have a light meal with my daughter and husband while listening to my favourite songs. Will call my immediate friends and speak to them for a while. I will read a story for my daughter and put her to sleep. Will hug her tight telling her that no matter what, my love will be with her always. I will write my last letter to her, how she has changed me for better, that she is the best gift GOD has given me, I was chosen to be the mother of a special child with a little regret because I didn’t realize it before. I will sit to pray to GOD and thanking for all he has given me. Finally, I will spend the last part of my day with my husband, talking until I drift to sleep while holding my daughter in my hand. Lesson 3 Revise the following paragraph to make it coherent. Krakatoa is a volcano located in an Indonesian island. In 1883, the volcanic explosion of Krakatoa produced the loudest noise known to history. The sound of the eruption was so frightening and shockingly loud that it sent sound waves around the world four time louder and it could be heard 5,000 miles away on the island of Rodriguez. People claimed that the noise of the eruption sounded like cannon. The eruption, caused tidal waves which travelled over 1300 kilometres destroying hundreds of villages and killing more than 36,000 lives. The eruption released volcanic dust, ash and gases that was scattered into atmosphere that caused brilliant sunsets for the next three years to come and people all over the world experienced this phenomenon. Comparatively, the force of Krakatoa explosion was only one fifth the force of the eruption that occurred in an island called Thera which is located in the Aegan Sea. The volcanic eruption that occurred in the island of Thera probably destroyed the Minoan civilization in 1470BC. NAME: NALINI DEVI A/P BALACHANDRAN MATRIX NUMBER: MC201012634 SUBJECT: UGQB3033 ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES TITLE: REFLECTION – GROUP ASSIGNMENT Travelling was once a very favourite activity of many to unwind with family, to discover others culture, heritage, food and to experience the unique essence of a location. However, during this pandemic of Covid-19, tourism has hit the rock bottom causing many hotels, tourism location to shutdown causing billions of lost to many countries including our country Malaysia. Growing up, I have always dreamed of visiting all over Malaysia to experience the food and the uniqueness of every location. So, when I had the chance, I went to Terrengganu, Kelantan, Pahang, Langkawi, Melaka and experienced all I dreamed of. I still have some on my bucket list which is visiting Desaru, Fraser Hill and Penang. So, when given an assignment on to write about a location in Malaysia through internet search I was keen to know on which location all of us will choose and write our report on as group. The assignment has highlighted that we had to choose a place that is not very well known and we chose Kota Tinggi, Johor. I have never been to Kota Tinggi before. I was assigned to write up on the Firefly Park located at Kota Tinggi which I have never visited. So, I was excited on my quest on knowing more on Firefly Park of Kota Tinggi. As I started searching up about the firefly park, I discovered a lot interesting information. Kota Tinggi also have other tourism locations such as Waterfall and fruit farm, beaches and so on. The most intriguing fact was about the fireflies which I knew not much about. I got to learn regarding how it emits the light, the reason behind it, the park that provides boat services for visitors to view these breath-taking views. I took note on all these information and started writing up my assignment on it. I had to collect pictures too for this assignment and saw so many pictures posted by visitors in the travel blogs. The pictures made me wonder on the amazing creation of nature. It gave me a perspective on life that even a fly could be this unique. Along with the write up, I had to prepare PowerPoint slides to accompany this essay. Previously, as a person in charge for ISO 22000;2005, HACCP and GMP documents in a food manufacturing company, I had done my fair share in doing and presenting slides. However, I have left the industry 7 years ago, so my presenting skills needed sharpening. I recorded the introduction slide for at least 10 times. It took 2 hours to record for 3 slides! I learnt that; it is always important to keep in tract with the development of technology. In conclusion this assignment has made me add Kota Tinggi into my bucket list. I plan to visit Kota Tinggi myself once this pandemic is over. Tourism in Malaysia is also one industry that has created and developed new income opportunities to the locals and improving their standard of living. Thus, tourism is not just about the place but also about the people and the nature surrounding it. Lesson 5 Argumentative Essay (Instructions) This assignment carries 30% of your marks and is due by the end of Week 5. To submit, click on Lesson 5 > Argumentative Essay (Submission) page. TOPIC: Should the voting age be lowered to sixteen? Write out your essay based on the above topic. The length of your essay should be BETWEEN 450650 words. Ensure that your essay has: 1. an INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPH (Introduce the Topic & Thesis Statement) 2. BODY PARAGRAPH (3 Main Ideas with Relevant Supporting Details, & 1 Counterargument with Refutation) 3. a CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH (Conclusion). Take note of the following: • Please ensure that you have done some RESEARCH on the given topic and include the relevant information in your essay writing (Include In-text citation). • Reference Page (APA style) • Use font 11, Arial. • Spacing : 1.5 • Before your essay submissions, email your essay to unitar.kmc@gmail.com (cc your lecturer) for plagiarism check through Turnitin.com. If the plagiarism report exceeds 30%, edit according to the report generated and resend for another plagiarism check. • Upload your essay in UNIEC Virtual OL if the plagiarism report shows 30% or below. • Plagiarism will not be tolerated as ‘0’ mark will be given if exceeds the maximum similarity check. You may download the file below for the
