Escapist

My LifeJournal : And the SG Idol is...

2009-12-27T23:13:00.007+08:00

Sezairi Sezali.

Another malay guy.
It was really strange, how for 3 straight SI,
the winners are the same type.
Malay. Male.

But nevertheless, I thought this season was
way better than the first 2, though I didn't
watch religiously as my teenage self use to.

I'm not sure whether I should say that Sezairi deserves to win.
Cos' I strongly believe that Sylvia has a better voice quality.
In fact, I second the notion that Tabitha should be in the top 2
aside Sylvia.And if that's the case, Taby has a higher chance of winning.

Then again, if we based it on today's performances, I would say
that Sezairi's were impeccable.It was much better than Sylvia.
I guess he won cos he was soulful and a much smoother performer.
Sylvia massacred Coldplay's Yellow and Sezairi sang Touched by and Angel
way better than she did.

Then again, logically speaking, the males have higher chances
of winning cos their fan base (the females) are dedicated to see them through.
To a teenage girl, it's only logical to waste money and hope that one day the guy will
fall in love, marry and have little kids with them.
Whereas the females, whose fan base are mostly males, who only ogles and salivates
after them, don't quite think it's logical to spend so much money on strangers
whom they'll never see again after the season ends.

Either that, or the Malay Community here are secretly rich.

Anyhoots, hopefully he remains true to himself
and reach greater heights.
No matter what anyone said about him not deserving to win,
screw them, cos he won, not Sylvia. And if they had wanted
Sylvia or Taby to win, they should have voted.

Whatever it is, all these SI are nothing compared to my beloved Star Academy.
Yes, yes, it's me rubbing StarAc up your nose again.

My LifeJournal: How my apple crumble

2009-12-27T21:16:00.002+08:00

Christmas gift from Marj.

Apple Crumble Recipe.

Follow up.

Crumble.

1cm height of apple.

Yeap, it was a failure.
But I'm happy with it nonetheless.
At least I know what went wrong and
I'm definitely going to try again with
a revised recipe.

I'd kind of mix and match the recipe.
I'd realised I should have done some things differently
when I watched videos from Youtube.

What I like about my apple crumble?
The crumble.
It was perfect, well in my opinion.
It was, yummy. Really.
It was not too sweet.
Just nice.

What I don't quite like?
The apples.
I think I'd cooked it for too long.
The apples were too dry and too sweet.
Well, that's for not following the recipe.

Apple Crumble Round 1: Failed.

My LifeJournal: Take me with you

2009-12-26T03:19:00.002+08:00

"Khedni m'aak, 'ala darb b'eedi"

My LifeJournal: My Love II

2009-12-26T03:11:00.002+08:00

My love.

This was not taken by me, fyi.
Aidilfitri 2009.
After going through so much that Ramadhan.
This picture ain't complete though.

I love my family so much, it hurts.

My LifeJournal: Death II

2009-12-26T02:51:00.004+08:00

Ever since the many deaths
I'd seen this year, I can't stop
thinking about it.

Really, I'm not suicidal.
But I just keep thinking about it.
How, at one point, it would be alright if I die tonight.
And how, at most times, I was scared of not being able
to repent fully in time for death.

Every thing reminds me of death.
I kept thinking of people around me dying.
The loved ones in my life, myself.

Every emotions was somehow connected to death.
Every sickness, though common, was related to death.
Every moment was entwined with death.
The 'what ifs' in my life would end with death.

I could be spoiling myself in my aunt/ mom/ dad's love
and I will be thinking "what if I die tonight?"
or "what if they leave me tomorrow?"

Every toss and turn I take, and I would be thinking,
"what if the next time I turn, and realise she's no longer breathing?"
Every cough and sigh and I would stop to check the heaving
of their bodies.

Really, I assure you. I'm not suicidal.
My threshold for pain is really low.
I don't think I want to jump off a building or slit my wrists.

What I want to do, is to love and be loved
by my family and ﷲ.

It's simple, nein?

I think I just need to be around someone,
who can take my mind off things.
Death in particular.

Okay. enough with the pondered thoughts.
Sacheon, chillax?

My LifeJournal: Faith

2009-12-26T02:18:00.004+08:00

Disclaimer: Religious content.

Faith is the confident belief or trust in the
truth or trustworthiness of a person, idea or thing.
As with "trust", faith involves a concept of future
events or outcomes, and is used conversely for a
belief, not resting on logical proof or material evidence.
Faith in Islam is called Iman.

(source: wikipedia)

Faith, is Iman.
I have faith and my
faith is in Islam.

I have faith.
I have faith that I would have a great life ahead.
I have faith that I could get through anything.
I have faith that I would find love at a
particular juncture of my life.
I have faith that I would be with my family,
in the heavens.

I have faith that the love I will be bestowed with,
would be the Imam of my family.
Who will strengthens my faith in Islam.
Who will strengthens my faith in life.
Who will lead my family.
Who will love me and my family.
Indeed, I have faith.

I've seen instances, where there was a lack of faith in the household.
The reason lies with the man of the house.
The one who was suppose to be the Imam of the family.
The one who was suppose to strengthens the family's faith.
And eventually, the wife will be estranged from Islam, from Iman.

Nauzubillah hi minzalik.
May I be spared from such atrocity, ya ﷲ .
And may you open their hearts, ya ﷲ .
And may you bring them back to the right path, ya ﷲ

And I have faith, ya ﷲ , that You would seep into their hearts.
and that you would love me and my family.

My LifeJournal: 25 Dec 2009

2009-12-26T02:00:00.001+08:00

It was my first Christmas in SG
after 2 years spending it overseas.

For the past few years,
every time when we travel out,
it was always during the Dec, Christmas period.
Well. It was for obvious reasons.
We wanted to see the snow!

2004 - Korea
2005 - Turkey
2007 - Switzerland, Europe
2008 - United Kingdom

Ahhh, yes. I am very blessed.
That, is something I know very well.

Anyhoots. I got to touch, lick,
walked through, grasped,
fisted, bask, rolled in the snow.
twice. Once in Turkey, Istanbul.
And another in Switzerland, Zurich.

And I hope I get to do the same,
in years to come. Insyaallah.

So the next few posts that come
after this, would show you how
I'd spent Christmas for the past
few years.

Enjoy

My LifeJournal: 25 Dec 2008

2009-12-26T01:59:00.001+08:00

Royal Albert Hall.

Royal College of Music.

One of the many Churches.

Harrods.

Serpentine River, Hyde Park.

What I did on Christmas Day in London?
My family and I, we trekked around London.
It was serendipity.
The entire transportation was out of service for the day.
So we discovered beautiful London by foot.
We just kept on walking, breathing, appreciating London.
It was an amazing thing to be doing.
Trekking along the streets, not caring where we were going.
Of course eventually we did find our way back to
our apartment. Having scrumptious brunchner
at this halal-presumed diner at 4pm

Didn't manage to snap any pictures.
I was already hypoglycemic after walking
around and not having proper breakfast.

Nevertheless, I enjoyed it much.
And if I ever go London again,
I wished I'm with someone who would loves to
explore the country by foot and doesn't
interfere with my shopping plans.

:)

My LifeJournal: 25 Dec 2007

2009-12-26T01:58:00.001+08:00

White Christmas.

Rheinfall.

Lower terrains.

Frozen Twigs.

Fast and Vast.

What you need to know.

Christmas Dinner.

By my Chef dad.

Pandoro.

What I did for Christmas in Switzerland?
Well, we went to Rheinfall.
I went down and up again and broke into a sweat.
It was freezing but after the climbing, I just took
off the thick jacket.

So my dad cooked for dinner.
Giving the Germans and Italians the SG cuisine.
This was the year when I went to 3 countries.
Switzerland, Brugg, Zurich ; France, Paris ; Italy, Venice.
Yes, I know. Boastful. Can't help it.

And yes, we ate Pandoro.
Pandoro is a traditional Italian sweet yeast bread,
most popular around Christmas and New Year.
Pandoro is traditionally shaped like a frustum with an
8 pointed-star section. (wikipedia)
And suddenly, they're selling Pandoro
at Cold Storage! Strange nein?

Copy cats.

My LifeJournal : 25 Dec 2005

2009-12-26T01:57:00.006+08:00

Blue Mosque at the back.

The life of the rich and gorgeous.

Snowball fight.

From atop.

Delicious.

What I did for Christmas in Turkey, Istanbul?
Well, it's been 4 years.
I really cannot remember.
I'm actually depending on the
photo details and these pictures
stated 25 Dec. Hence my assumption
on the things we did then.

Istanbul was fantastic as well.
The yummy food,
The interesting culture,
The gorgeous people.
Well it's the closest I've got to
being in a ME country.
Well not counting Saudi that is.

But I remember enjoying one trip.
To Bursa. The trip to that place
was excruciatingly long.
But it was worth it when I get
to eat the best custard looking thing.
It was beyond anything.

Love.

My LifeJournal: Pondered Thoughts.

2009-12-25T23:20:00.002+08:00

I wish to ponder on some things.
But 2 Days and 1 Night had started.

So with my morbid hairband,
keeping the stray hairs at bay,
I'm going to fill my life with some laughter,
before proceeding to tackle the issues of life.

Kal kae.

My LifeJournal: Sherlock Holmes

2009-12-25T03:26:00.000+08:00

Sherlock Holmes.

It was like watching a 2hr long, old school CSI/Cold Case/ Criminal Minds.
In London! The House of Parliament minus The London Eye.

Watch it on Christmas Eve.
I love this show.
Thought it would be fully booked cos
of the holiday seasons.

But thank god for Alvin and the Chipmunks
and my dislike for talking animals,
an the fact that most kids won't understand
shit from Sherlock Holmes,
we got a perfect seat.
Well, somewhat.

I love it! I'm hard to please.
At least that's what I think.
I go for a CGI packed movies.
Chick flicks are a waste of my
hard earned money.

Avatar was out of the pictures cos I
seriously can't stand the talking, blue, non human
characters, but I'd changed my mind after watching
the making. It was wooo. The 3D version got
off the charts ratings.

But yea, didn't manage to catch it.
I can't seem to get past the blue na'vi.
I think it'll be a turn off if the na'vi start
making out with each other.
Something I don't wish to see.

Random thought:
At the bottom of Pandora's box, lies hope.

My LifeJournal: Christmas Gift

2009-12-22T22:52:00.004+08:00

Santa Claus.

Red nose reindeer.

Snowman.

15 bags for 15 fav colleagues.

A little something for Christmas.
Not that I celebrate.
I guess it's a nice culture.
To be sharing something with someone.

All this last minute shopping reminded
me of my sweet time in London.
The Christmas Carole,
The crazy sale,
The gorgeous people,
The harsh wind,
The out of service transportation.
The yummy food.
It felt like home.

Someone, please take me to London.
Please?

Anyways, happy holidays.
So looking forward to the long weekend.
We'll meet at Ba'Alwi Mosque, insyaallah :)

My LifeJournal: Sherine - Aala Baly

2009-12-19T04:13:00.004+08:00

A'ala Baly.

My all time favourite song.
I love every word.
Especially the last section.

Covered by Basma accompanied
by the piano,on StarAc 6.

:)

My LifeJournal: Two Days One Night

2009-12-19T04:02:00.003+08:00

I love 2 Days 1 Night on KBS World.
11.20pm every Friday.

Fantastic show.
It made me really, really happy.
Absolute felicity.

I laughed so hard I almost
couldn't breathe!

It's about 6 guys, who travel
around Korea for 2D1N.
They are divided into 2 groups:
OB versus YB.
(Old Boy v.s. Young Boy)
And they challenged each other
through a series of intense games.

It's really fun to watch them.
I would so love to be paid doing
what they do every episode!

And with that, I urge
everyone to watch this show!

Pali!

My LifeJournal: Accident

2009-12-19T03:41:00.003+08:00

There's always a first for everything.
And it was my first time caught in an accident,
and my first calling the police.

Well, it wasn't a serious accident.
But I'm pretty traumatised even
after 3 weeks on.

3 weeks ago...

And it happened on this road. About 5 mins walk
from Masjid Ba'Alwi.

The lorry hit the side of the cab,
at the same side I was sitting at.
But الحمد لله, the traffic was slow
and the lorry managed to swerve
back, scratching the side of the cab
and hitting the side mirror off.

I was strangely calm at that point.
But after the whole calling up
the police though there isn't a
need to and paying my school fees,
it began to hit me how it could actually
have been a freak accident.

And after a while, every jerk
made by a vehicle will caused a
reflex reaction, my hands on my chest.

Tonight...

And tonight was no different.
A 15 yo molester lurking around my
neighbourhood was no help either.
And at 1130pm, no way was I going
to walk by myself from the interchange
to my house.

So I took a cab and how unfortunate
was I to meet yet another reckless driver.
I was scared and was praying the entire time,
while the cab drove 90km/hr on a 50km/hr road
and 120km/hr on a 90km/hr highway.
He was cutting every car and was tailgating!

And at that point of time,
I had actually wished I was with a guy
who could protect me.
Well, not protect per se, but
to distract me from panicking.

But الحمد لله, I made it home safely.
And here I am, narrating my story.

I'd swore never to take cabs by myself.
I really need someone to accompany
me home. Either that or that.

Anyone? Please?

My LifeJournal: Shopping!

2009-12-19T03:28:00.005+08:00

My Loot.

4 Accessories.

2 bangles.

Leafy Chain.

Morbid Hairband.

Matching leafy bangle.

Golden.

Silver Chain.

Love.
Shopping is love.

I had gotten myself:

5 pairs of Uniqlo's corduroy/ denim leggings,
2 pairs of Uniqlo's pretty box shorts,
2 tops from F21,
4 accessories from F21.

Still searching high and low for pretty
bags and shoes though!
Ahh, yes, and more pretty tops!

$248 for 13 items.
Sweet, nein?

Bliss.

My LifeJournal: Christmas Gift

2009-12-19T03:16:00.003+08:00

My Gingerbread Woman.

Ah yes, with a broken arm.
Poor thing, as I kept it in
my bag while shopping.

It was a nice gift from my boss.
But sad to say, I really don't like
the ginger (I supposed, from the name)
taste.

Anyhoots, I'd find it too pretty to eat.
So I guess I'll let it rot in the fridge.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

My LifeJournal: Panic Attack!

2009-12-18T16:27:00.003+08:00

Panic Attack!

If you'd read the BBC news,
I'm sure you would be astounded
by the Youtube post that leads to
Hollywood contract. Here.

And if you'd bothered to watch the clip,
you'll definitely be impressed
at how fantastic the clip was,
made with just £186.

And now, the Uruguayan producer
has been offered a £18.6m
contract to make a sci-fi film.
So what's next?
Watch how his robots self destruct
and blew up Montevideo

Lucky guy.

My LifeJournal: 1 Muharram 1431

2009-12-17T23:18:00.005+08:00

1431 years since the Hijrah.

And the one and only resolution,
I have for this year,
is to be closer to الله‎ than I was before.

My LifeJournal : enarmoured.

2009-12-17T22:02:00.008+08:00

enarmoured.
oh yes, i am, again.

Well, I'd once mentioned,
that if I'd found someone,
who was just like Cousin,
it would be the best thing ever.

And someone was fast to
deduced what I'd meant.
It was spot on.
Yes, she would know.
She always knew.
If I have a star sticker,
I would give you the green one.

But yes, really.
Let's leave it at that.
As I'm only 21.
I'll prolly lust for someone else next week.
Smitten by Taylor Lautner again or something

*shrugs*

خدني معك على درب بعيدة

My LifeJournal: Departure

2009-12-17T21:56:00.003+08:00

Someone from work had passed on.
It felt really weird.
I'd just met him last week for a meeting.
And tomorrow's the wake.

He was such a jovial sort.
With eyes that twinkle when he smiles.
He was the easiest to work with.
The nicest sort.

It was rumoured to be a suicide.
But who's really to know.
I'm overwhelmed with emotions.

sad, shocked, confused.

My LifeJournal: Just like Basma's

2009-12-17T20:52:00.003+08:00

StarAc 6 - Basma Bousil.

My LifeJournal: My Curls!

2009-12-12T23:24:00.004+08:00

I love my Curls!

My long thick tresses.

So, I presume most who actually follows
up with my blog would know how much
I love Basma.

And today, I decided to take one step further.
I went for a Basma inspired curls!
You'll see her with her gorgeous redhead curls
in 'Mali' and 'Ana Bahebak'.
Her curls are gorgeous!
Though I'm sure her curls weren't permanent.

I actually have a thick mane of confused Keratin
on my head. I was born with crazy curls.
But as I cut my hair, my curls started
to disappear. Well, at least I'd found it again
after keeping my hair long for more than 6 months.

I used to hate my curls so much.
It's so wavy and when it's short,
I looked like a mushroom head.
I secretly hoped that one day I
could afford to rebond my hair.

But now that it's longer, I slowly
began to fall in love with my curls.
But the curls still remained confused.
Sometimes it decide to curl gorgeously,
whereas most of the time, it decide to
curl limply and I'll end up bunning it.

And then I saw Basma's curls,
and I decided to set my curls straight.
*pun intended.
Went to my hairdresser but unfortunately,
they only do perm and I'm not gonna
murder my hair that way.
So I opted for the hot iron rod thingy.
and the results is as above!
And I love it!
It was like a sneak preview
of how I would look like
if I decide to get a permanent curl.
And it was only $30, inclusive of washing,
drying, trimming, curling, massaging

I'm not changing the structure of my hair.
I'm just redefining it.
And I'm hoping I could get it
officially curled soon!

Well, before my two 2s I hope.

=)

Love.

Oh and for now, I'd decided
to call my future daughter Basma.
Basma means 'Smile' =D

My LifeJournal: Girls Day Out

2009-12-12T23:10:00.004+08:00

2/3 Triplets.

Cousins and Cousins in Law.

106 for me.

Strawberry Soda Float.

Teriyaki something with weird sides.

Spicy Seafood Dry Ramen!

My LifeJournal : My Mumy's Last Day

2009-12-10T22:10:00.003+08:00

I feel sad.
Though it was my mumy's last day of work.
She'd officially resigned.

I think I'm overwhelmed by everything.
It reminded me of my last day of class.
It reminded me of the loss of my tertiary cliques.
It reminded me of how it'll be when I leave my job.
And the fact that we have one lesser income

I almost wanted to cry.

My mumy had many friends.
And everyone must have adored her cos
everyone gave her a thing or two.
Many treated lunches and dinners.
Little gifts.

I hope we can get through this.
I hope we have sufficient asset
to sustain this lifestyle.
Afterall, the root of all problems
is the lack of money.

My LifeJournal : Khedni Maak

2009-12-10T21:54:00.002+08:00

Basma and Aya - Khedni Maak
StarAc 6

خدني معك يا حبيبي يا حبيبي
مطرح ما لون الأزرق غاب
نمشي سوا يا حبيبي يا حبيبي

I really love this song.
Especially that 3 lines.

"Take me with you, my lover
To a place where the blue colour became sheltered ,
And we will walk together, my lover"

My LifeJournal: Salwa Al-Qatreeb's خدني معك

2009-12-02T12:15:00.003+08:00

Salwa Al Qtreeb
خدني معك

خدني معك على درب بعيدة
مطرح ما كنا ولاد زغار
دفي ربيعي بشمس جديدة
نسيني يوم اللي صرنا كبار

خدني معك يا حبيبي يا حبيبي
مطرح ما لون الأزرق غاب
نمشي سوا يا حبيبي يا حبيبي
على أرض الرمل اللي فيها أعشاب

بعب الهوى خبيني خبيني واتركني ضيع بقلبو نهار
قول للهوى يا هوى نسيني نسيني يوم اللي صرنا كبار
قول للهوا يا هوا ودينا فوق الجبال اللي مالها حدود
بكرة الزمن رح يمحي أسامينا
يشحط عليها زياح السود

اسرقني انا اسرقني وخليني
اقطف نيسان زرار زرار
خدني معك ونسيني يوم اللي صرنا كبار

This song was covered by
Basma and Aya in StarAc 6.

I love their version better,
Salwa's was a bit too evergreen for me.

My LifeJournal: Beautiful Words

2009-11-28T02:00:00.003+08:00

"El kalam law kan yea'abar a'an el hanan,
kont aolt eny bahebak men zaman."

Sherine - A'ala Baly
covered by Basma in Prima 8.

My LifeJournal : Aidiladha 2009

2009-11-28T00:07:00.011+08:00

Nabil,4.

Kak Lin and her 2 children.

Nur Afiqah, 1.

Forceful pose.

My mak and Nabil.

My Mak and Afiqah.

Coconut tree on her head.

Cousins, nephews and nieces.

First sparklers for the night.

Blurred cos it was handheld!

Rings of fire.

So Syairah helped with the fire.

Bored Lunatics.
And they stick a pair of sparklers on their songkok.

And they tried with their initials.

My lovely family.

Sidins!

A star for Maya.

And another one.

Sunshine in the dark.

\/\/.

Never too old.

Dhiya loves sparklers too!

Such concentration.

So blur and cute.

Doesn't this look familiar?
Aidilfitri 2008?

My favourite cousins.

Bahebak.

Aidiladha 2009.
I had really great fun.
Just like every other time
when I'm surrounded with
the people I love.

We get to play with sparklers today!
Which allows me to take
some pretty f8 and above pictures.
Most of my f8 and above pictures
are blurred though!
But you can't blame me,
it was handheld!
It's really tricky.
The more I thought of
standing still, the more my hands
would shake involuntarily.

Cousin couldn't make it though.
He's having exams tmr.
Poor guy.
Haven't seen him in ages.

Oh, and we belong to the
Sidin's family.
My granddad's name.
We belong to his family.

=)

And I love my family so much, it hurts.
Bahebak.

My LifeJournal: 5 Million Dollar Crumpler

2009-11-25T23:52:00.002+08:00

My first red 5 Million Dollar Crumpler.

Only $112.
A present for myself.

It fits Hadi, and my future lens and flash unit!

And yes, I saw my friend carrying it.
And I fall in love with it.
And the size was appropriate,
what with my intentions for upgrades.
And I thought it was pink.
But it was red instead.
But it's okay, red is the closest to
pink that I could get.

And I'm bringing it for Aidiladha.

Love.

My LifeJournal: Acceptance Letter

2009-11-25T23:40:00.005+08:00

Long awaited acceptance letter.

I am really, really happy.
That I'd finally got my acceptance letter
into UniSIM.

Yea, yea.
I know. Some of you may scoff
at this meagre achievement.
It's not even in the Group of 8.
But nevertheless, I'm proud of myself.
That I'd finally get to further my studies.

And it did not begin with,
"We regret to inform you...."

Too many rejections.
And I'd finally gotten my acceptance.

الحمد لله

My LifeJournal: Ring as a gift

2009-11-25T23:35:00.002+08:00

From my colleague.

Pink ring.

I got a ring from my colleague.
She's a girl, before you get any funny ideas.
And it's pink!

"Why did you get for me?"
"Oh, cos I saw that it's pink,
and it's sooo you!"

Touching. So sweet.
Such a nice gesture.
Never knew that someone is aware
that I love pink. =p

Yea, right.
I told everyone I like pink.

My LifeJournal: Gifts from Japan

2009-11-25T23:26:00.003+08:00

From a village they visited.

From H&M Japan!

Yeap, My little gifts from Japan.
Thanks Abg Shahril and Kak Sarifah.
=)

My LifeJournal: Star Academy 6 and Fringe

2009-11-24T12:52:00.007+08:00

Despite the many weeks,
I'm still hung up on StarAc 6 students.

I love the songs which are on repeat,
everyday, on my laptop, my mp3, my mind.

And so, yet again, I have to blog about my favs StarAc 6 students.
In my earlier post about StarAc 6,
I had talked about my favourite student Basma.
Her beautiful voice matching her doll like face.
Her sweet, sweet relationship with yummie Yehia.
And remember I said that I like
Micho and Tania's rendezvous as well.

Yea, that's Michel Azzi better known as Micho!
He's only 20 but he's so manly. 0.0
Love.

Michel Azzi versus Joshua Jackson

Anws, if you watch Fringe, then you must know Peter Bishop.
Real name, Joshua Jackson.
Every Mon when I turn on to watch Fringe,
I will always be reminded of Micho.
Don't they just look soooo alike?
I really can't decide who'se actually cuter.
But one thing is for sure, Micho looks super yummie,
in the number with his sweethear Tania Nemr
in StarAc 6 Prime 13!

Enjoy.

Micho and Tania.

Sorry, I couldn't find a shorter version.
So you would have to watch the reportage.
You can otherwise skip and give their sweet nothings
a miss and go straight to 3:12.
So sweet nein?

And you can see Micho's mother, eyes full of pride,
as she realised how romantic her 20 year old son has become.

I bet Tania's sister was a tad jealous of how their love is
unfolding right in front of the eyes of 320, 768, 680 MEastern.
(presuming everyone watches it and yes, I had exclude the population
from Saudi Arabia cos i got a feeling such shows are banned)

Sighh...sweet, sweet love.

Star Academy 6 Finalists.
From Left - Ibrahim (3rd), Basma (2nd), Abd Al Aziz (Winner), Michel Azzi (4th)

Maya loves. =)

My LifeJournal : Poly Memories

2009-11-23T22:31:00.003+08:00

W36H.

I was interviewed for the Teenage Mag.
Trust me, neither do I buy nor read them.
It's really a waste of money.

But nevertheless I was interviewed.
And I was supposed to send in some pictures.
Hence I got home and look thru the many shots.

And I realised how much I missed my poly friends,
the lessons and the class work, the competitiveness
and the grades I'd attained.

One of the question asked was,
"What was the most memorable event during my poly life?"
And somehow the story of the last day of 2nd Year,
rDNA class and we were cam-whoring.

But truth be told, there were just too
many sweet memories.
And I wished I get to go through
the 3 years all over again.

My LifeJournal: Owl City

2009-11-15T23:38:00.003+08:00

Owl City.

I had really enjoyed Adam Younge's Fireflies.
It took some time for me to truly enjoy the song.
And when I'd finally immerse myself in it,
I realised how much I love it.

It makes me think of happy stuff.
Frolicking across the green meadows,
blowing bubbles in the air,
bare feet wet with dew.
It's such a happy feeling.

And I like happy.
Hence I like Fireflies.
Oh, you should try
The Saltwater Room.

Nice, with the strum of the guitar.

My LifeJournal: Reunion

2009-11-15T23:15:00.003+08:00

Reunion.

It was actually a portfolio event.
But it double up as a day for me,
and the alumni.

The event was an expected failure.
But nevertheless, it was all for great
company and performances.

Surprisingly, most of them who attended
are the guys from my cohort.
Neither my classmates nor my coursemates.
They were all my schoolmates.
The sort you only meet once a week
for 1 module that semester.

They might not know me,
but they are oddly familiar to me.
To my surprise, 2 of them actually
acknowledge me for know me from somewhere.
1 of them felt guilty for not knowing my name.
But that's forgiveable.

You remember the smart one.
You remember the nice one.
You remember the one with the girlfriend.

It was interesting.
And it brought back sweet memories.
And I wished that my dear classmates had came,
and we busk in our memories and laughter.

Oh well.

My LifeJournal : 2012

2009-11-13T00:43:00.006+08:00

2012.

Fantastic movie.
Got to watch it on Opening day!
Long, but it was exciting.
Surreal.

And I was tearing at every scene.
If that was to really happen,
What will you do?

Trade your place for the Chinese worker,
who was working on your ship?

Trade your place to save your children?

Open the gates to let the rest in,
even though a huge tsunami is sweeping
any time soon?

Oh well, we won't know.
Cos when Doomsday actually comes,
everyone will only want to save themselves,
and who will survive?

No one.

Nevertheless, fantastic show.
Everyone should watch to enjoy
the CGI packed movie.

My LifeJournal : Star Academy Lebanon

2009-11-04T23:01:00.016+08:00

I love Arabic songs.
Their songs are beautiful,
Their singers can sing,
Their singers are really gorgeous!

And I started with Nancy Ajram,
Followed by Haifa Wehbe,
And now, the students from StarAc.

Star Academy LBC is a pan-Arab televised talent show.
They put all other talent show to shame.
Even AI, I must say.

Because, these contestants get to perform on stage with various
designs, dancers, solo performances, acapella on piano and duetting
with other popular singers.

It's really fantastic.
They have a huge stage.
And every week, their numbers undone
the previous weeks!

And the ME guys are really yummie.
The girls are equally gorgeous.
And with that, I leave you
with my most favourite item,
by my favourite StarAc 6 student,
Basma, who should have been 1st,
but got 2nd instead.

But that's what you call fairness.
She's gorgeous, she has beautiful voice.
If she had won, then life must be really unfair.

Basma - StarAc Prime 14

Now, that you've listen and watch this,
You should continue with the other videos
on the bottom of the youtube page.

And did I mention that she was 17 at
that time she was performing?
She and Yehia looks gorgeous together.
So does Micho and Tania. :)

Talented, nein?

My LifeJournal : 1-4 Nov 09

2009-11-04T22:54:00.003+08:00

Happy B'dae!

To the following people.
Their birthdays are back to back!

1 Nov 09: My close guy friend in Poly, LMH, 22
2 Nov 09: My favourite innocent friend, Mira. 22
3 Nov 09: My Dearest Mumyyyyyyyyyyyyyy, 53
4 Nov 09: My close colleague who laughs at my every joke, Marjory! 21

My LifeJournal : My Mumy's B'dae Gift

2009-11-04T22:43:00.006+08:00

A look into Mumy's Carlo Rino Jewellery Set.

The outer face.

3/4 drawers that they have.

The different compartments.
Don't mind my feet.

It lacks a rotating ballerina.

Mini box inside the big one.

The whole set!

Yeap, I got that and a CR purse.
From my brother and I.
I matched for every dollar he forked out.
And we managed to get these!

Though there are more compartments
than what is needed.
But it's okay.

It could be pass down.
I can settle for the smaller box.

My LifeJournal: Keeping it in the Family

2009-11-03T22:21:00.002+08:00

While all this was going on,
Fleur and Jean were being plied with drink.
Every time Fleur said no,
she was badgered into drinking more.

"Ah, go on, Flower, get that into you.
Sure you'd die of thirst."

Jean's wine was grabbed from his hand
and a whiskey put in its place.

"Have a taste of that, John," Tadhg said.

HAHAHA.

Hilarious.
Her parents are Irish.
His parents are somewhat french.
But her parents called them Flower and John!
Instead of 'Fluh-r' though it means flower,
and 'Zhahn'!

=)

My new favourite author, Sinead Moriarty.
And I found 3 other of her works at the Lib!

My LifeJournal: Keeping it in the Family

2009-10-31T01:28:00.002+08:00

"But my mother put the skids on after three children.
I've one older sister, Siobhan and a younger brother, Finn"
"Middle Child!"
"Yes."
"Don't they tend to be chippy and resentful because
they have an undefined place in the family?"

Keeping it in the Family - Sinead Moriarty

And I totally second that statement.
Afterall, I am the middle child.

My LifeJournal: Keeping it in the Family

2009-10-31T01:25:00.002+08:00

"But love her he does."

Keeping it in the Family - Sinead Moriarty

My LifeJournal:My first set of keys

2009-10-31T00:57:00.005+08:00

My first keys.

There was a time,
when I was walking home from school.
With my group of friends and this guy,
I was madly infatuated with.

One day he asked me,
"When will you get your first keys?"
"What?"
"Keys. When will you get your first keys?"
"Kiss?"
"Yes. Keys"

And I started to turn red.
The person I was smitten by,
was asking me when I'll get my first kiss?!
I was shocked, embarrassed, thrilled,
all at the same time.

And so I foolishly replied,
"Well, when it comes, it comes..."
My heart was singing, thinking stupidly,
that he's showing signs of liking me too.

"Keys, keys to your house la."
Ouuuuuuhhhhhh.

Deflated, embarrassed and shocked,
I just replied loudly, as if the loud sound
could cover up the silly notion that was
seeping out of my thick skull,
"OUHHH, that...erm...well when my
parents decide I suppose."

And I hurriedly change the subject.

And so, at 21, after my grandmother's demise,
my parents finally realised the
importance of me having the house keys.

And so, at 21, I'd gotten my first set of keys.
And I have a beautiful pastel coloured,
butterfly key rings from M&S London,
to ring the 2 keys up.

=l

First Keys.

My beautiful key ring.

My LifeJournal: أشعر بالحزن

2009-10-24T23:45:00.003+08:00

I feel sad today.
I'm not too sure why.
What's the reason being this sadness?
Only Allah knows.

And it's really strange.
How readily the tears start to roll.
Almost choking on my tears.

أشعر بالحزن

My LifeJournal: Something for my 2 Twos

2009-10-18T22:06:00.003+08:00

Something for my 2 Twos.

I went to Angsana and saw the 50mm f1.4.
It's the same freaking price but in RM.

Thus, I'm thinking of getting them there.
So much cheaper.

Here's something I hope to get soon.

1. 50mm f1.4 for 599RM
2. HVL-58AM for 1500RM

=)

Yea, just my wishful thinking.

My LifeJournal: Legend of the Seeker

2009-10-15T21:51:00.007+08:00

Legend of the Seeker.

Richard Cypher and Kahlan Amnell.

Gorgeous.

Craig Horner and Bridget Regan.

The long awaited series.
Finally it came, and Thursday will never be the same again.
It dawned on me that I would love this,
the moment it was featured during advertisements.
I was counting down to 15 Oct, and it came.

Richard Cypher is really, really, really hot.
Seriously yummy.

And Kahlan was amazing, how she rides the horse,
with her gorgeous dress flowing in slow motion,
behind her.

And really, the cinematography is mind blowing.
The visual effects are stunning.
The slow motion shots are amazing.

I am deeply impressed.

Till we meet again.
Thursdays at 8.30pm.

My LifeJournal : Elie's 3rd and Evan's 1st

2009-10-14T22:24:00.007+08:00

That's Elie. She's 3.

He's cute.

That's Elie's wings and a lost Barney.

This girl has bouncy tresses.

These kids are playing...'kiddish twister'.

That's Nurin.

This cute boy was blowing bubbles.

This kid shouldn't be holding shades.

That's Evan. He's 1.

These kids are limbo-ing.

That's Nureen. She's a lost ladybug.

I wish for that cake, with 2 twos.

And all the kids.

*Nureen Alert.*

Ladybird walks.

Ladybird likes flower.

Ladybird wants goodie bag.

Ladybird likes weird things.

The weather was perfect for 200.

Ladybird has 4 teeth.

My LifeJournal: Hady's angry

2009-10-11T22:39:00.002+08:00

I think Hady's angry at me for getting Elly.
He acted up today when I took him out.
Sighh.

The sensor in my camera had misaligned.
Meaning, the images I see through my viewfinder,
shifted from left to right, top to bottom

I think it's time to send Hady for
some servicing and fixing.

And I think it's seriously time to get
a dry cabinet.

Ahhh, my heart is aching.

Sigh.

Hady, you'll still be my No. 1.

My LifeJournal: Elly Holga

2009-10-10T02:46:00.005+08:00

Meet Elly.

Elly, my Holga Camera, films and adaptor.

My wrist strap with a tiny SLR.

Antenna Shop.

Red Elly.

Holga 120 GCFN.

Loaded with lomography Black & White film.

No pink though. =(

But it's a beauty.

And so I'd been pondering over getting a film camera.
Went in and out of Amazon, Googling for advise and links.
And I finally found a local seller that sells online.

But Holga cameras are pretty new to me.
So I decided to be smart again,
and started reading up on how to use it,
how it works, how to load the film,
what is 6x6 mask,
In fact, I printed out and wrote down some notes.

The website really helped me a lot.
In just half an hour and all my questions,
had been answered.

See, I'm a smart shopaholic.
At least I did my due diligence.
Cos photography is such an expensive passion.
That one needs to ensure they are not impulsive.
One who is serious will learn how to use it first,
before purchasing them.
Otherwise, you'll just end up buying something
and displaying it on your shelves.

So I immediately went to town and bought my baby.
Cactus.
A little pricier as compared to the ones online.
But it's okay.

So I spent $167.30 on the following:

1. Holga 120 GCFN Red for $105.
2. Lomography BW 120mm 3 rolls $18.50
3. Fujicolour Superia 120mm 1 roll $5.80
4. Mini Les Ailes Strap Pink $16.00
5. 35mm Adaptor $22.00

So the next time, I'm purchasing my films online.
And this gorgeous Les Ailes French Strap at $30.

Love.

I'd started playing with Elly.
Hopefully the pictures turn out well.
Need to get black tape to avoid leaks.

And yes, Hady is still my No.1 Love.
Hady, meet Elly.

=)

If you're interested in getting one, tell me and I'll tell you.

My LifeJournal: 16 Syawal and Kuih Canisters

2009-10-06T22:02:00.003+08:00

8 Kuih Canisters.

For 8 types of Kuihs.

6 pointed Star with a red pointed top.

14 days left.

Pretty, pretty canisters.

My LifeJournal: My Stars

2009-10-05T23:58:00.008+08:00

My pretty room, with the new curtain, book shelves and fairy lights.

Overdue Fairy Lights.

"And the star shoots away."

How fast 2009 pasts.

And how hours slowly became months.

It tells how I feel.

'And I went zig-zagging.'

Springy.

Supposed 'a'.

Red Streaks.

Twins.

Loneliness.

I was missing Hady.
So I'd decided to play with it.
Shots of my beautiful fairy lights.
Red and Yellow, from Ikea.
And the streaks it made.

My LifeJournal: Singapore F1 Night Race

2009-09-29T20:22:00.003+08:00

Singapore F1 Night Race 2009.

Okay, I had to agree,
With the rest of the world.
F1 Grand Prix without a doubt,
rocks.

The feeling is similar,
to when I was pumped up
with watching the Olympic Games and FIFA.

I was glued to the TV for 2 hours,
watching the cars zoomed 61 times.
And surprisingly, it was not a bore.

And with that, I vowed.
I'm so going to the next race.
Next season of course.

Weeeee,
So exciting.

254 more days to FIFA,
YOG, from 14 Aug
F1 Night Race (I hope)

2010 will be sweet.

And Jenson Button's GF, Jessica Michibata is hot.
So's Sebastian Vettel.
Only 22 and his freaking racing.
Jealous.

If I could,
I'll go karting everyday!
The adrenaline rush.
is to die for.

Alright, back to Charlaine Harris's.

My LifeJournal: Nachos and Cheese

2009-09-28T22:21:00.003+08:00

Yummy!

As most should know,
I am Cheese No. 1 fan.
I L.O.V.E Cheese.

What more, Nachos and Cheese from GV.
My Favourite bunch.

And Hadi brought it for me!
Just for myself!
HAHAHA.

When I came into the office this morning,
I was wondering why there was a brown-orangey
parcel on my desk.

I squealed the moment I realised
it was a BAG of cheese.

:D

Sure, I'll share.
The moment I find an auspicious timing,
for the opening ceremony.

The little things that keeps me sane.

My LifeJournal: My Love

2009-09-26T00:35:00.005+08:00

I have an obsession.
Of reading books.
Buying, reading, displaying books.

Of course, I only read fictional books.

And I think I'm the only one,
in my entire family who reads a lot.

If reading is hereditary,
then I must have possessed
a mutated gene.

I remembered vaguely,
starting off with the Ladybird Books.
followed by Enid Blyton Books.

And now, I'm reading
Charlaine Harris's Sookie Stackhouse Series.

And once I'm done with that,
and what with The Lost Symbol finally out,
I'm going to start on Dan Brown's
Robert Langdon Omnibus.

Gotten The Last Symbol,
And finally found Angels and Demon
(with special illustrations).
Still scouting for The Da Vinci Code in Hardcover.
The Last Symbol movie in 2012!
Can't wait.

Below are the names of the authors,
whose books I adore.

CeceliaAhern.J.K.Rowling.StephenieMeyer.CharlaineHarris,JenniferWeiner.
SophieKinsella.AudreyNiffenegger.DanBrown.Etc

Indeed I'm a book freak.
I have certain standards that needs
to be met before I buy the books.

Hence, I went to Town all alone.
Went to Borders at Wheelocks,
Kinokuniya at Taka,
Times at Plaza Singapura.

Why?

Cos, it's the time of the year,
when I'm feeling down and depressed and
only books can fill this void.

:)

My LifeJournal: Syawal 2009

2009-09-20T23:59:00.001+08:00

My gorgeous red heels.

Indeed, Syawal had arrived,
replacing Ramadhan.

Proud that I had single handedly:

clean my room,

throw out 4 drawers of rubbish,

throw out my drawers,

lugged, spread my new bamboo carpet,

changed my curtain,

wipe the windows,

changed the bedsheet,

put up my 1 year overdued Ikea Star Fairies Light,

arranged my books,

lined my shoes.

And with that, I started off with my 1st day of Syawal.
A bit rushing, and I missed the golden opportunity,
to feast my eyes on Ustaz's ...

2nd day was much, much better.
Day well spent.

And with that, I start off with my pretty heels.

My LifeJournal: My Place

2009-09-20T23:55:00.004+08:00

Nureen's late.

Drooling in her sleep.

Pink, purple and extra white.

Family picture!

Nureen, her tummy and the purple kebaya.

My LifeJournal: 2nd Aunt's

2009-09-20T23:55:00.002+08:00

Blinded by the flash.

Cousin of 1 and a half month apart.

Nabil and Afiqah.

Almost 1/3 of the family.

Matching colours!

Sneaky sneaked a cookie.

Muruku chewed on 4 1/2 teeth.

His songkok is as big as Nabil's head and his songkok.

My LifeJournal: Photo Shoot @ 1st Aunt's

2009-09-20T23:50:00.001+08:00

Long lost cousins.

Cousin and his bodyguard.

Mak Joyah.

The scarves matched them perfectly!

Cousin and his kek kukus.

Due to the rush, couldn't seem to take that many photos.

aww.

My LifeJournal: 1st Aunt's

2009-09-20T23:45:00.001+08:00

The blues.

Dhiya with pretty scarf.

Aunty Aidah and Dhiya.

Smiles.

Dhiya high on sugar.

Syairah the oddball.

Potential 2nd Chance kid clothes model.

My LifeJournal: The End

2009-09-19T23:59:00.000+08:00

And there it goes.
Ramadhan left us again.
With 3 losts - 1st, 3rd and the last week.

I'm proud to say that I was better than the last.
And I hope I would be perfect with each passing Ramadhan.

I'm thankful for the blessings bestowed upon my family.
And I shall count the ways, how Ramadhan is my favourite month.

The struggle to wake up early.

The chance to break fast with my family.

The many occasion for the entire family,
to come together.

The sending of food around the North East region.

The sending of foodstuff around.

The weekly trips to Geylang.

The hustle and bustle of that place.

The coincidental broadcast of the Raya songs

The last minute shopping.

The terawih.

The chance to better myself.

The takbir.

The great opportunity to be
closer to ﷲ.

This Ramadhan was a little bit special.
I guess ﷲ really loves my family.

May I get to see another Ramadhan.
With my entire beloved family.

My LifeJournal: Al Fatiha

2009-09-16T23:59:00.001+08:00

Al Fatiha

16 Sept, 26 Ramadhan.
And we lost someone again.
My maternal grandmother.

Bedridden for more than 2 years.
And today she peacefully leave us.

Though the COD was Myocardial Infarction.

Everyday I walked past her.
But I was always too busy to say Hi,
or to touch her, or to just look at her eyes.

But few days back, I had decided to do just that.
I stopped by her.
Looked at her. Stroked her hands.
Pushed her hair back.
And that was it.

And I continued through my daily routine.
Until today, when I got the news while at work.
I was shocked beyond anything.

Just this morning I heard my mom,
trying to make conversations with her.

And an hour later, she was found...

And everything else starts to kick in.

The initial cleaning up.
The calling of relatives from Msia, In'sia, ME.
The recitation of Surah Yasin.
The welcoming of guests.
The final respect being paid.
The getting ready for breaking fast.

May الله protect me, my entire family (living or deceased) and the people I love
from the punishments of the Jahannam, and the punishments of the grave.

Yeap, another test for my family and I.
That's the 5th passing on I'd seen this year.

Arwah Abah, Arwah Muhd Syafiq, Arwah Nenek,
And 2 others who are like family, Arwah Cik Jamal and Arwah Nek Semah.

The passing on of loved ones really pulls you down back to earth.
And الله loves us so much as to keep reminding us.
Though we had to go through some hardships,
He made everything fall into all the correct places.

Syawal, coming in 3 days,
would never be the same again.

I love my family so much it hurts.

My LifeJournal: Sephora is Love

2009-09-12T01:35:00.002+08:00

Smoky Eyes Set.

Other Sephora Love.

Yeap, Finally we got to Iftar together.
Followed by a trip to ION.
First time there.
Huge and confusing.
Makes me feel like I was not in SG.

Nevertheless, we went to Sephora.
And I spend approximately $250 on Love.
And I finally got presents for the triplets.

What I bought as follows:

2 x Smoky Eyes Set - Triplets and Mine
2 x Mattifying Compact - Triplets and Mine
1 x Slanted Brow Brush - Mine
1 x Atomic Volume Mascara - Mine
2 x Kohl Eyeliner - Triplets and Mine
1 x Sponges - Mine
1 x Sharpener - Mine

We got the following FOC!
4 x Mono Eyeshadow - Triplets and Mine
4 x Eyeshadow Brush - Triplets and Mine.

Blissful.
Sephora is Love.

I am still looking for the following:

Base Escentual Buxom Lashliner
Laura Mercier Caviar Eye Liner
Stila Smudge Pots

Oh well.
I'll just purchase it online or something.

My Lifejournal: Nancy Ajram

2009-09-03T13:55:00.007+08:00

Nancy Ajram - Sehr Oyouno

Nancy Ajram - Lawn Ayounak

I'm officially in love with Nancy Ajram.
Her songs, her voice, her music videos,
Wonderful.

Above videos are two of the many which I love.
Both videos are so sweet, I could be diabetic,
after watching them zillion times.

Though the videos may not be related,
it felt like it was.
It tells a really sweet, beautiful story.

Of how she first met the really gorgeous guy.
The second is when they got married.
So interrelated.

Middle Eastern people are really gorgeous.
Sigh, I'm officially in love with the guy in the video.
Thick eye brows though.
But super hot.
And so manly!

So enjoy.

Here's Nancy Ajram for you!

My LifeJournal: Lost

2009-08-29T22:56:00.002+08:00

When abah left us,
we were saying how he
wouldn't be able to see his newest grandson.

Now he can.
Insyaallah.

My LifeJournal: Al Fatiha

2009-08-29T22:21:00.005+08:00

Al Fatiha.

Another test from الله.
Another lost in the family.
The long awaited gift from الله.

He was born on 27 Aug.
And he left us on 27 Aug.
But I know الله loves him more.

We thought everything was okay.
We talked and laughed during break fast.
And then we said our goodbyes.

But as we were about to leave,
My cousin called, and he was weeping on the phone.
My heart string was pulled again.
And we rushed back.

We were worried and overwhelmed with everything.
We were practically begging to staff,
to let us up.
They made a call and,
"All of you can go up now. All of you. Hurry."

We got up and saw him in tears.
Constantly kissing his baby.
His baby, so beautiful, lying there.
Doctors surrounding him.

The doctor wheeled his mother in.
And she was almost wailing,
asking them to let her carry the baby.

In the midst of everything,
they couldn't resist taking pictures.
To preserve the lost memories.

And soon, the entire family flooded the NICU.
Most of us was in tears.
Body shaking uncontrollably.

He came out, and then he looked at me.
He smiled a sad smile as he said,
"Sidin"

And the next day felt like deja vu.
It was all too familiar.
None of us slept well,
as we waited for light to appear.

And soon, his body was brought back.
And we said our final goodbyes and prayers.

Tears rolling down my cheeks.
As I look at his beautiful face.
Fair skin with brown eyebrows.
He looked so peaceful.
He looked like he was asleep.

Then I lowered myself.
And kissed him on his forehead.
He was icy cold.
I pulled away and cried again.

And then my cousin went up to the front.
Cradling his baby in his arms.
As he Adhan.

His voice cracked.
As memories of his late father,
and now his son, floods in.
But soon, he began to Redha,
And continued the Adhan with a
much firmer and louder voice.

And the rest of us at the back.
We silently cried as we prayed along.

Nevertheless, I know his baby is the luckiest one.
He left us on a Friday Night.
During the holy month of Ramadhan.
The world was crying with us the whole night.
The whole Masjid Istighfar
prayed for him in the Solat Jenazah.

We love him so much but الله loves him more.
May we meet you again in Heaven.

Indeed this year is full of obstacles.
But I know one thing is for sure.
الله loves me and my family.
As He puts us through so many tests.
Which He knows, we all can make it through.
And I know that He will bestow us with
10 more wonderful years.
In return for this one.
Insyaallah.

الله loves
Muhd Syafiq Bin Mohd Shahril.

I love my family so much, it hurts.

My LifeJournal: Retreat

2009-08-19T21:56:00.002+08:00

Retreat was awesome.
I get to build raft,
I get to swim at the Quary,
I get to jump of the quary,
I get to swim and soak in the water.

I'd always love doing such activities.
Get to do it again!

My LifeJournal: Thank God It's Friday

2009-08-15T00:01:00.004+08:00

Playing with Dry Ice.

Yeap, Friday Madness.

My LifeJournal: Nureen's and Cousin's

2009-08-14T23:38:00.003+08:00

Pictures up by almost a week late.

So much had happened and this party was almost cancelled.

Nevertheless, pretend today is 4 Aug.
Happy Birthday Nureen.

Then, pretend that today is 9 Aug.
Happy Birthday Cousin!
Thanks for choosing to celebrate your 21st with us family.

And to SG too.

=)

My LifeJournal: Nureen's First

2009-08-14T23:31:00.006+08:00

Shaihana Nureen Juzailah's First.

"Can you see my tooth?"

No, you're only 1.

What?

So princessy.

Pretty in Pink.

Must have the songket background.

My LifeJournal: Balloons!

2009-08-14T23:28:00.002+08:00

That and many more.

My LifeJournal: Cake Cutting Ceremony

2009-08-14T23:21:00.004+08:00

Cousins, Zafrin and Arfan.

*cheese*

Family Portrait.

Papa and Nureen.

Half of the Cousins Army.

1 month and half apart.

Ayah and Nureen.

Saving the cake frenzy.

Feeling at studio.

Family!

My LifeJournal: Hungry Cousin

2009-08-14T23:18:00.002+08:00

Bone Licking good right cousin.

My LifeJournal: Birthday Guests

2009-08-14T23:13:00.004+08:00

Humairah!

Uncle and Humairah.

Sick Nabil.

Afiqah all grown up.

And the others playing games!

My LifeJournal: Presents for Nureen

2009-08-12T22:53:00.006+08:00

For the kids.

Pretty bag and box.

One of the presents.

Too big for her.

Too young for Polo Ralph!

OshKosh B'Gosh is out!

Thanks All!

My LifeJournal: Random Moments

2009-08-12T22:45:00.006+08:00

Bored Nephews.

Told you they're bored.

Wearing the national colour,
enjoying the parade.

My LifeJournal: Cousin's 21st

2009-08-12T22:39:00.004+08:00

Cousin in love.

Birthday gift from us.
(except that hot shades)

Happy 21st Cousin!
His birthday was on the 9th.
Yeap, same as SG's 44th.

My LifeJournal: Maya is prettty smart

2009-08-12T19:35:00.002+08:00

I used to not know how to blog.
The blog skin templates or
adding players to my site scares me.
Cos I know no shit.

A tech idiot I must say.
But everything changed
after studying in polytechnic.

I slowly observe and learn how to use laptops,
dare to edit templates and codes.
Learn to read up and dare to make the changes.

I almost fainted when I can't log on.
"The User Profile Service failed the logon. User profile cannot be loaded."
It says.

Waited for my brother to fix it could take ages.
So I took matters onto my own hands.
I asked Help-IT 1 question.
He said .\admin.
And I hit jackpot.
I searched for the solutions on the online forums.
And I found it.

Regedit.

.bak

.bk

RefCount.

And other stuff and I managed to login!

But of course, that wasn't the end.
All my stuff was gone, though it wasn't suppose to be so.
So I searched through the online forums again,
and lucky for me I was granted permission
to my username folder.

So I log off and log in with the proper username and password.
And ting!
My Captain James Tiberius Kirk is back on my desktop. :)

Maya is pretty smart after all.
It only goes to show, that I can do anything
when I set my mind into it.

Screenshots help alot!

My LifeJournal: Death

2009-08-10T00:13:00.003+08:00

It's something new to me.
The death of a love one.

The saying, "We have no control over death"
Is something long known but never understood.

Is the sudden death of someone worse,
or the anticipation of someone's death?

"And so I curled up, crying in bed.
The anticipation nearly drove me insane.
But a voice in my head told me to redha.
And I found myself falling into a deep sleep."

My LifeJournal: Tell

2009-08-08T00:35:00.003+08:00

I wanted to tell, but I don't know how.
I wanted to tell, but I just couldn't.
I wanted to tell, but something stopped me.
I wanted to tell, but I've got no one.

So I turned to Allah instead.

My LifeJournal: Preparing for Aug 9

2009-08-05T00:17:00.000+08:00

Photo Exhibition.

His Accepted.

Sean reminiscing.

Wishes.

My LifeJournal: Shocked

2009-08-05T00:14:00.004+08:00

Alhamdulillah.

My LifeJournal: Blood

2009-08-01T23:45:00.005+08:00

"I came out, and he was lying in a pool of blood.
Towels laid, soaked with blood.

Kak, banyak darah kak,
she said, her voice cracking.
Tears in her eyes.
It pulled my heartstring.

I had wanted to cry.
But everytime I look at someone else,
I decide that I should be strong.
I clenched my jaws and looked away."

2009 is really not a good year.
But its okay.
Allah gave me 10 good years,
after a bad 1.

Ya Allah, please let there be no phone calls tonight.
Please don't let it be the C word.
Please let everything be alright.
Ya Allah, please protect my families and the people I love.

I love my family so much it hurts.

My LifeJournal: Basshunter

2009-07-29T22:47:00.002+08:00

Basshunter.

Jonas Erik Altberg.

The first time I heard his song, "Now You're Gone" was about a year ago.
It's a totally new genre for me. But I like it.
It's loud, catchy and the music video is hot!

So I decide to hear it again today.
Turns out he had an original Swedish version.
"Boten Anna"

It was the coolest shit.
So I decide to find out what the song is about.
Totally different from the English version.
The Swedish ones is brainless shit.
Boten Anna means Anna the Bot.
And he even writes about playing Dota.
Nevertheless, I thought his Eurodance thrash is actually good!

He looks gay at certain angle and certain move.
But his features really stands out in the second picture.

"Anna, Anna Heter Hon"

My LifeJournal: 6.58pm

2009-07-29T22:44:00.001+08:00

Bright before it sets.

My LifeJournal: Colourful Candies

2009-07-29T13:36:00.002+08:00

Marjory the Candy Eater.

Christmas came too soon.

Jolly Rancher.

So pretty.
Colourful.

My LifeJournal: Liverpool v.s Singapore

2009-07-26T20:21:00.014+08:00

Liverpool v.s. Singapore.

Now, Live on Channel 5.
A surprisingly exciting match.
I thought Liverpool was gonna thrash Singapore
as fast as when Manchester United thrashed Malaysia.

I started watching at the 23rd min.
I'm amazed.
Singapore's defence was quite strong.
But i knew, it's a matter of time before
Liverpool's attack was gonna break the wall down,
piece by piece.

It's 2-0 now, with Liverpool leading.
The 1st goal at the 45th min was a giveaway.
It just whiz past them ending with
the keeper realising the coming ball too late.

1-0,
Andriy Voronin at 45th Min

2-0
Riera's 54th min was beautiful.
"His beautiful left leg" - commentator

Anws, I thought it was really disheartening.
3/4 of the people who came down are obviously
supporting Liverpool.

Nevertheless, it's the 64th min now.
May SIN score something before the 90th min.

Okay, i take that back, Liverpool just thrashed Singapore.

3-0,
Krisztian Nemeth at 73th Min.
God, finally they bring out Lionel Lewis.

4-0,
Fernando Torres at 80th Min

5-0,
Krisztian Nemeth at 83rd min.
Told you their defence will be torn down.

And the match ended, 5-0 at 93rd Min.

Wooohooo, Liverpool!
Don't be mistaken, the red supporters are not Singapore, but Liverpool.

My LifeJournal: Maya

2009-07-25T01:14:00.002+08:00

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

(n.)
The name for the doctrine of the unreality of matter, called, in English,
idealism; hence, nothingness; vanity; illusion.

My LifeJournal: In Noctem

2009-07-25T00:55:00.002+08:00

In Noctem

Carry my soul into the night
May the stars light my way
I glory in the sight
As darkness takes the day

Ferte in noctem animam meam
Illustrent stellae viam meam
Aspectu illo glorior
Dum capit nox diem

Cantate vitae canticum
Sine dolore actae
Dicite eis quos amabam
Me numquam obliturum

Sing a song, a song of life
Lived without regret
Tell the ones, the ones I loved
I never will forget
Never will forget

___________________________________________________________________

It's a beautiful song.
Played during the rolls of the credits.
I was trying to find out if its some kind of
Latin Christian hymn.
So far it doesn't seem so.
But if anyone really understood and its
some Latin Christian hymn, tell me!

My LifeJournal: Koko Krunch

2009-07-24T17:09:00.002+08:00

Breakfast at 2.07pm.

Nikon D2X.

The UHT milk really complements the Koko Krunch!

Yummy!

So I was hungry.
And my friend just bought Koko Krunch
And there's milk in the fridge.
So i pour it onto my lunch cup.
And it was extremely delicious.
A whole new taste.

And this was taken with Nikon D2X.
I hate it.
It's heavy due to the external battery.
But it's huge and really heavy and ugly.
And i have no idea where the menu are.
Hence i can't even adjust anything.
The colour turn out flat.
Then again, it may be because
I have no idea how to use it.

Toodles.

It's 5.14pm. 16 more minutes to the start of the long awaited weekend.

My LifeJournal: Asian Junior & Cadet Fencing Championships 2009

2009-07-21T17:51:00.005+08:00

Asian Junior & Cadet Fencing Championships 2009

21 Jul, final match.

Check out the whole get up!

Kuw v.s HKG.

The Kuwaiti's friend at the side was really cute!

The HKG pissed with the referee.

KUW won 44-35!

Didn't really get the chance to take proper shots.
Couldn't blend in with the rest.
And we were standing at their backs not the sides.
And the lighting in the halls suck. Hence.

Nevertheless, it was great.
Having them around.
Hope to see you soon for YOG!

Some of them are really so cute!

My LifeJournal: My Harry Potter Series

2009-07-20T22:36:00.003+08:00

My Harry Potter Series.

And yes, I'm really happy.
That I'd found Year 1 - 7.
I'm going to start reading soon.
After Ramadhan, insyaallah.
Hopefully I could finish it, in time for
the Premier of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1

Yes, I'm a bookworm.
I love books.
I especially love series.

My LifeJournal: Himalaya Putra

2009-07-19T00:22:00.005+08:00

Akshaye Khanna and Anjala Zaveri.

Himalay Putra.

Abhay!

I'm the happiest person on earth.
The movie I'd been searching for.
The movie I really, really love.

I had search for this movie high and low.
I went to Little India alone and walk down
from there till Farrer Park MRT station.
Went in and out of all the movie shops that i can find.
But no one has it.

I was really sad!
It was like as if the movie dont even exist.
1997 movie. It's been 12 years.

But today, I went back to the same shop.
Ask the same question.
"Do you have Himalaya Putra"
The sales person went around looking for it.
"Ah, have. Last Piece."
That put a huge smile on my face.
My long awaited movie.

It's a VCD though.
Meaning 3 discs.
Malay subtitle.

But what to do.
Beggars can't be choosers.
So glad I found it.

Now, just have to pray that all
3 discs work.

The 1st one seems fine.

FYI, it's the movie i watched during my childhood days.
Akshaye Khanna's debut movie.
Young, youthful and very hairy.
He's balding now though.
Look at the 1st and the 3rd picture.
Check out his gorgeous features and that stubble.
Isn't he hot?

Heaven on earth indeed.

Sigh.

Delirious.

My LifeJournal: Random Shots

2009-07-19T00:16:00.002+08:00

Afroman.

Apitah in Heart Shirt.

My LifeJournal: Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

2009-07-18T01:06:00.006+08:00

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince.

Everyone who reads would have this common thing.
When you read, its like you have a projector projecting
a movie onto the screen.
You create the faces for the characters, the settings,
their voices, their actions.
You imagine what kind of clothes they wear,
what kind of food they eat,
what kind of weather they are in.
You conjure up the entire book in your head.

But there's this problem we readers face.
Disappointment.
As the movies that adapts from these books,
can never match up to your expectations.
The cut up parts and of course, they can
never recreate the images you have in your head.

So after going around the bushes,
I would like and am glad to say, I enjoyed
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince.

Why?
Maybe because I read that book like....
The same year Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire was released.
4 years perhaps?
Hence. But I know they cut up a lot.
I wikied the summary of the story.

There was suppose to be a battle and chaos
happening in the walls of Hogwarts.
But I guess the director miss that essential, part out.
So disappointed.

Really, if I want to delve into it,
it'll take like a lot of my strength.

Nevertheless, I actually enjoyed it.
The cinematography,
The special effects.
The many witty, humour elements.
I couldn't stop laughing!
That almost won me over.
Although the last part left me really dissatisfied.

If you're watching it,

Watch out for Ron and Lavendar Brown's short relationship,

Felix Felicis,

Harry and Ginny's first kiss,

Luna Lovegood,

Sectumsempra,

Inferi-infested lake.

And the rest, just enjoy it.

Since I'd read, I had forseen or anticipated the inferi to be crawling up.
And I knew everyone else around me is going to scream.
And they all did.
I could actually feel the seats jerked.
Yeap, the effects was good.

And yes, they had all grown up.
Matured looking, broader chests and they're all bloody rich.
Ginny and Malfoy must have taken some growth hormones.
They shoot up like Jack and the Bean Stalk.
The Bean Stalk i mean.

Ouh, the movie started at 9.05 and ended at 11.25 ish.
The second hour went faster.