I just Moved from Akasia's Fifth Block. While most of Intec's population would agree that the fifth floor is the worst nightmare, I believe it is quite a haven. And by fifth floor, I really mean Akasia's block 5, house number 509. By the way, there are no lifts in the residence colleges. I started taking pictures from my room a few days before moving out. Why so melancholic over a house? Here are some reasons why;
Total Privacy
Our block was facing the surau, and from my room we can only see the roof of it. Plus, the view of the road was mostly blocked with cooling and lush trees. And living in an all girls' college allowed us to open the main door most of the time.
Cooling
Being on the fifth floor doesn't always mean that it is cool but according to the law of physics ( or so I think), the highest level should be the coolest. Hypothesis accepted when my neighbours from the third floor did not agree that I thought it was quite cold for a stretch of days one time.
Improve Cardiovascular Rate
I had to climb up and down at least twice a day. Even my class in Intec is on the third floor. Yes, do imagine me living a healthy life here. Well, minus my choice of food. Before living on said floor, climbing up to there would make me break out in a sweat, and I would find myself panting by the time I reach the top. Now, I am as steady as a rabbit. See what I did there.
So what happened? Why did I move out?
Water crisis happened. After a week of barging into our neighbours' houses to use their toilets, we finally managed to move out. A5/509 was nice. It offered tranquility. But it was also cockroach-infested and I don't always love the fact I am FORCED to improve my health by climbing the stairs like that.
So, even though I loved that house, I can't complain that it is better that this house in Cemara. Am loving this baby. So goodbye, A5/509.
Total Privacy
Our block was facing the surau, and from my room we can only see the roof of it. Plus, the view of the road was mostly blocked with cooling and lush trees. And living in an all girls' college allowed us to open the main door most of the time.
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| The roof of the surau. |
Cooling
Being on the fifth floor doesn't always mean that it is cool but according to the law of physics ( or so I think), the highest level should be the coolest. Hypothesis accepted when my neighbours from the third floor did not agree that I thought it was quite cold for a stretch of days one time.
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| The (almost) sunset view |
Improve Cardiovascular Rate
I had to climb up and down at least twice a day. Even my class in Intec is on the third floor. Yes, do imagine me living a healthy life here. Well, minus my choice of food. Before living on said floor, climbing up to there would make me break out in a sweat, and I would find myself panting by the time I reach the top. Now, I am as steady as a rabbit. See what I did there.
So what happened? Why did I move out?
Water crisis happened. After a week of barging into our neighbours' houses to use their toilets, we finally managed to move out. A5/509 was nice. It offered tranquility. But it was also cockroach-infested and I don't always love the fact I am FORCED to improve my health by climbing the stairs like that.
So, even though I loved that house, I can't complain that it is better that this house in Cemara. Am loving this baby. So goodbye, A5/509.
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| The last time I looked over the window from my room |
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