~ {A n n H a n i M e m b e b e l s} ~

Someone Like You..

2012-01-27T01:30:00.000+08:00

I heard that you're settled down..
That you found a girl and you're married now..
I heard that your dreams came true..
Guess she gave you things I didn't give to you..

Old friend, why are you so shy..?
Ain't like you to hold back or hide from the light..
I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited..
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it..
I had hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded..
That for me it isn't over..

Never mind, I'll find someone like you..
I wish nothing but the best for you too..
Don't forget me, I beg..
I remember you said..
"Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead,
Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead.."

You know how the time flies..
Only yesterday was the time of our lives..
We were born and raised..
In a summer haze..
Bound by the surprise of our glory days..

I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited..
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it..
I'd hoped you'd see my face and that you'd be reminded..
That for me it isn't over..

Never mind, I'll find someone like you..
I wish nothing but the best for you too..
Don't forget me, I beg..
I remember you said..
"Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead.."

Nothing compares..
No worries or cares..
Regrets and mistakes..
They are memories made..
Who would have known how bittersweet this would taste..?

Never mind, I'll find someone like you..
I wish nothing but the best for you..
Don't forget me, I beg..
I remember you said..
"Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead.."

Never mind, I'll find someone like you..
I wish nothing but the best for you too..
Don't forget me, I beg..
I remember you said..
"Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead,
Sometimes it lasts in love but sometimes it hurts instead.."

Randomness #67

2012-01-26T12:54:00.000+08:00

Because you know me right? You know me so well. You know everything about me, my influences, what hurts me, what helps me, what haunts me, you know it all right? You know what I’ve been through, going through and will go through don’t you? You know all my choices and the reasons as to why I made them, right? Listen, think what you want when you come and mouth off about how ridiculous or stupid or slutty or dumb or ugly or whatever else you want to call me, but remember that you don’t know half of the story and I doubt when you’re pointing the finger, your own slate is clean, is it?

Randomness #66

2012-01-25T13:15:00.000+08:00

Sometimes you have to be strong for yourself. You have to know that you're a good person and a good friend. What's meant to be will end up good and what's not - won't. Love is worth fighting for, but sometimes you cant be the only one fighting. At times, people need to fight for you. If they don't, you just have to move on and realize what you gave them was more than they were willing to give you. Hopefully, people realize great things when they come around and don't lose something real. Always fight, until you can't anymore and then be fought for.

Terukir Di Bintang

2012-01-13T13:59:00.002+08:00

Jika engkau minta intan permata tak mungkin ku mampu.
Tapi sayangkan ku capai bintang dari langit untukmu.
Jika engkau minta satu dunia akan aku coba.
Ku hanya mampu jadi milikmu pastikan kau bahagia.

Hati ini bukan milik ku lagi.
Seribu tahun pun akan ku nanti.
Kan.. kamu..

Sayangku, Jangan kau persoalkan siapa dihatiku.
Terukir di bintang tak mungkin hilang cintaku padamu.

Hati ini bukan milik ku lagi.
Seribu tahun pun akan ku nanti.
Kan.. kamu..

Sayangku, Jangan kau persoalkan siapa dihatiku.
Terukir di bintang tak mungkin hilang cintaku padamu.

Awak, Dia Sudah Penat Mencari..

2012-01-12T08:11:00.000+08:00

Awak.
Dia sudah penat mencari.
Kelibat awak yang sering muncul dalam mimpi.
Dalam diam, dia menahan sunyi.
Ajar diri supaya jangan rasa sepi.

Awak.
Dia sudah penat mencari.
Awak yang dia tidak akan temui.
Walaupun dia ajari diri supaya terus menanti.
Gerangan manusia yang dia sendiri tidak kenali.

Awak.
Dia sudah penat mencari.
Kalaupun awak wujud, dia tidak mahu bergerak lagi.
Sengaja dia mahu duduk diamkan diri.
Supaya awak yang datang ke sisi.

Awak.
Mungkin awak pernah muncul dalam hidup dia.
Mungkin dia terlepas dari jatuh cinta.
Kalau pun awak melalui, dia harap awak akan menyapa.
Supaya dia kenal awaklah orangnya.

Awak.
Mungkin sebenarnya awak adalah orang yang sentiasa di sisi.
Dia masih tidak sedar akan isi hati.
Bahawa awak yang sedang menanti.
Agar dia tahu yang dia tidak pernah sendiri.
Cuma awak masih enggan berkongsi.
Perasaan hati, luahan rasa peribadi.
Awak masih mahu memerhati.

Awak.
Kalaulah awak yang sedang di samping dia sekarang ini.
Awak berikan masalah supaya dia berdikari.
Supaya dia kononnya belajar erti sunyi.
Bila awak tiada di sisi.
Awak mahu dia belajar singkir rasa sepi.
Supaya bila awak tiada, dia tidak akan menangisi.
Tapi bagaimanakah kalau kekosongan awak mula diisi?
Dengan orang lain yang awak tidak sangkai?

Awak.
Kalau awak datang, datanglah bila dia sudah bersedia.
Untuk mulakan segalanya.
Bukan termenung begitu sahaja.

Source : Dunia Sebelah Zara

Randomness #65

2012-01-10T21:25:00.000+08:00

Don’t you hate it when people make a joke about you, about something that you are actually incredibly insecure about and they don’t realize it, but every laugh feels like a stab in your chest, because it hurts so much and brings up memories you’d rather forget. But you can’t say anything, because then people would know. They’d know how insecure you really are. So instead you just laugh it off and hide the pain you feel inside.

My Life!

2012-01-09T21:43:00.003+08:00

I'm sick and bored and don't have anything better to do!

Randomness #64

2012-01-08T16:51:00.001+08:00

I think we spend too much time wondering why we're not good enough. We waste too much time putting ourselves down, that we don't ever stop to see that we are good enough. We spend too much time with our heads down and hearts closed and never get a chance to look up from the ground and see that the sun is shining and tomorrow is another day.

Randomness #63

2012-01-07T00:00:00.000+08:00

It's the worst feeling in the world to love and hate someone all at the same time. And it's hard to watch things change when all you want for it to stay the same. It's funny but stupid how you want everything and nothing at the same time. It's crazy when you want to let go, but you keep holding on. And when you want to move on, but you're stuck right where you started. When feelings come and go and you can't decide what you want. When you have so many things to say but you don't know where to start. When you want it in your life so bad, but all you can do is push it farther and farther away. It's so hard to think back to how things used to be and look at it now and realize that things are different and it may never be the same. You tell yourself it's not worth it, but if it really didn't matter, you wouldn't spend so much time thinking about it.

Find Yourself!

2012-01-06T00:00:00.000+08:00

When you find yourself
In some far off place
And it causes you to rethink some things
You start to sense that slowly
You're becoming someone else
And then you find yourself

When you make new friends in a brand new town
And you start to think about settlin' down
The things that would have been lost on you
Are now clear as a bell
And you find yourself
Yeah that's when you find yourself

Where you go through life
So sure of where you’re headin'
And you wind up lost and it's
The best thing that could have happened
‘Cause sometimes when you lose your way it's really just as well
Because you find yourself
Yeah that’s when you find yourself

When you meet the one
That you've been waitin' for
And she's everything that you want and more
You look at her and you finally start to live for some one else
And then you find yourself
That’s when you find yourself

When we go through life
So sure of where we're headin'
And we wind up lost and it's
The best thing that could have happened
‘Cause sometimes when you lose your way it's really just as well
Because you find yourself
Yeah that's when you find yourself

Randomness #62

2012-01-05T17:13:00.002+08:00

You want to know what living life to the fullest actually is? It’s waking up on a Monday morning with no complaints. It’s knowing you always deserve to laugh. It’s doing what feels right no matter what. It’s doing what you want to, no matter how stupid you look. It’s about being yourself, because no one can tell you you’re doing it wrong.

Why Haven’t I Met You Yet?

2012-01-04T21:19:00.005+08:00

A humorous look at some of the clichéd phrases we single people have to put up with, and some amusing retorts.

It happens when you're not looking
Really? I didn't sit back and wait for my career to find me; I didn't sit back and wait for my car to find me so why would I sit passively by and wait for my partner to find me? And you must admit, actually getting out and meeting other single people will greatly increase the odds of finding "the one" right?

There are plenty of fish in the sea
Aside from being an awful cliché, I don't care how many fish there are in the sea, I care how many single attractive men are beating down my door.

So, why are you single?
Um, if I knew that, don't you think I'd do something to change it? The fact is there is probably no one reason but the most likely is that I just haven't met the right one. Yet.

You're too picky!

That may be true but I feel as if I'm being criticised for having standards. It's not as if I make potential boyfriends sit on a test. Conversely I won't be settling for a man whose favourite outfit is a shell suit. If we're talking about a long-term relationship, there's no point settling for someone who isn't right.

Have you tried online dating?
Oh yes. It's quick, it's cheap, it's easy and it doesn't work!

Well, when my boyfriend and I first got together…
Oh, how we singletons love being regaled with tales of your glory days…

When the time is right, you will meet someone
I really hope that's true, but I'd be a lot happier if fate/destiny would let me in on the plan. I'd just like to know if I should be saving for a wedding in my 30's or in my 60's. It's not a lot to ask, is it?

Wow, I wish I were single and in your shoes!
Really? Because I'm pretty sure that two simple words would accomplish that for you. Just say "You're dumped" and yippee, we can be single together.

It will happen when you least expect it
Now how many times have we heard that one…

Some guy is going to come along and ruin your career/life plans
If you really think so little of me that I would chose a partner whose sole intention is to ruin my life and career plans, you don't think very much of me, do you?

The point here is, whether you're in a relationship or not, bland clichés are something we've heard dozens of times before. And if people don't have anything original or helpful to say, wouldn't it be so much less embarrassing for us if they said nothing at all?

Randomness #61

2012-01-03T23:14:00.003+08:00

Sometimes there's nothing to say. Sometimes silence expresses more than words. Picking up the phone, dialling a number, it can do more damage than good. But humans are afflicted with this obsessive desire to talk things to death. So we make things worse by trying to make things better.

Randomness #60

2012-01-02T03:01:00.003+08:00

Don't you love that moment. When you're on a long car ride or listening to music or reading. And you completely zone out. You forget your troubles and everyone around you. You're focused on that one thing and that one thing only. You're content and everything seems peaceful.

Happy New Year 2012

2012-01-01T00:00:00.003+08:00

Each year is a time for renewal and a time for self-reflection. 365 days have passed with many emotional experiences and self-definition. Life has found this cycle to let us live moments fully and give us space to discern what we wish to keep and what we wish to let go.

One more time, this year isn't different in that way. Let us reflect on our past year, individually as well as collectively and choose wisely what has served our greatness and what hasn't. Let us become more conscious about our choices and decisions and let us rejoice in the beauty of a new cycle of 365 days to experience a more essential adventure.

Happy New Year!

Happy 24th Birthday Jovairia!

2011-12-31T00:49:00.003+08:00

December 31st is a very special day!! My baby sister turn 24. 24? WHAT THE HECK? (Time, slow the heck down will you, this is not a race!) Anyway a very happy 24th birthday to my baby sister, Jovairia! Love you so much.

Wordless #3

2011-12-28T23:58:00.003+08:00

Wordless #2

2011-12-25T22:37:00.000+08:00

Randomness #59

2011-12-21T22:27:00.003+08:00

After awhile you start to get sick of a lot of things. You start to close yourself off from the world. You start to shun everyone out of your life. You just want to be left alone and you start to believe that the world really does hate you and no one really cares about you and the only person you can really depend on is yourself. But really, you need to face the fact that this is reality. You can't automatically change what you want life to be. Life's just life. it just happens. Whatever happens, tends to happen for a reason. You can't exactly make life into something really happy, like it's some kind of switch, you know? There's no switch, no On or Off button. You just gotta be a good girl and suck it up. If friends back stab you, it's okay, you'll meet new and better people, share new things, and probably gain some and lose some, as they say. In life, of course, your going to get your heart broken more than once, but it's okay because in each relationship you've had, you've learned different things from your partner. They either taught you, helped you or made you into a better person. Each relationship you're in, you can fix the mistakes you had in the past relationships, you get a second chance. You'll meet many people who will inspire you, inspire you to be a better person, but in the end it all adds up. Are you willing to put all the tears, all the pain, all the hurt aside and live life? Make life as something really special, make it like it was your last day, never worry about tomorrow, worry about today. Never let words get to you, words are cheap. Actions speak a lot louder, you hear me?

Wordless #1

2011-12-18T23:31:00.000+08:00

Randomness #58

2011-12-12T19:39:00.002+08:00

The essence of life is not being perfect, impressing people or succeeding at everything. The essence of life is simply making mistakes and learning from them, surrounding yourself with people that love you when you're being yourself and getting through the failures so that you can continue improving.

Randomness #57

2011-12-09T22:27:00.002+08:00

I'm not always as confident as I seem. There are many nights and many days when all I want is to be held. I love being held. Always. Sometimes I don’t want to talk about what is bothering me. Sometimes I just want a hug. Someone who will let me cry. I like when boys cry in front of me - when people aren't afraid to show what they’re really feeling. I don’t like when people run from their true feelings because it doesn't do anyone any good. I wear my heart on my sleeve, but I am not naive. I know what it feels like to be completely broken and I am all too familiar with what it means to be hurt. I know what it’s like to see something funny and not laugh. I've been taken advantage of, used, and abused. My feelings have been blatantly disregarded. But I still believe that all people are good at heart. And my trust in people has not diminished. To be completely honest, I hope it never does. Ever.

Happy Birthday to Me!

2011-12-08T03:05:00.003+08:00

Another year older, here we go..

Randomness #56

2011-12-07T16:16:00.002+08:00

Someday you will realize that you've done too much for someone, that the only next possible step to do is to stop. Leave them alone. Walk away. It's not like you're giving up, and shouldn't try. It's just that you have to draw the line of determination from desperation. What is truly yours would eventually be yours, and what is not, no matter how hard you try, will never be.

Randomness #55

2011-12-06T04:16:00.002+08:00

I don't believe in failure. Because simply by saying you've failed, you've admitted you attempted. And anyone who attempts is not a failure. Those who truly fail in my eyes are the ones who never try at all. The ones who sit on the couch and whine and moan and wait for the world to change for them.

Randomness #54

2011-12-05T21:34:00.003+08:00

Sometimes you need to be alone. Sometimes, you just don't want to be comforted. Because you need the chance to take it in. All that has been, all the pain left behind. The best cure is time on your own to analyze, time to pull yourself together again and time to see that all you ever wanted is now nothing but a fading memory. Time to let it go and time to start again.

Happy 31st Anniversary to my parents!

2011-12-04T19:47:00.006+08:00

Today is my amazing parents' 31st Wedding Anniversary! Thank you so much, Ayah and Mama! And a very happy anniversary to you both! I hope that you have a very special day together and will be blessed with many, many more wonderful years together!

Randomness #53

2011-12-03T13:22:00.000+08:00

I've always avoided fights. I make jokes instead. I tell people what they want to hear in order to avoid a confrontation. I pretend to want things I don't want, and I pretend not to want things I do want. No one gets hurt. Except me. The lines are so crossed and blurred at this point that I don't know what I want. I just know I want it to be easy.

Brunette with freckles!

2011-12-02T00:40:00.005+08:00

I have freckles since I was born. Its all over my face, arms, shoulders and my back thаt аrе multiplying without being іn thе sun. Some say freckles come from the kiss of an angel. But we know where most of them really come from. They come from genes. And of course, the sun.

Why do some people have freckles, and other people don't? What is a freckle? A freckle is essentially concentrated melanin on the body, most apparent in people with fair skin. A freckle is unlike a mole in that it does not contain melanin-producing cells. Freckles are predominant on the face, but can appear on any area of the body that is exposed to sunlight without sunscreen, particularly UVB rays, which make freckles darker and more apparent by increasing melanin (the darkening of the skin) in these concentrated areas where freckles are apparent.

People with freckles in a hereditary manner typically have a dominant melanocortin-1 receptor (MC1R) gene that predisposes them to having the melanin normally present in their bodies concentrate themselves in clusters on the face and other areas of the body in the form of freckles.

Freckles are most predominant in people with naturally fair skin, and freckles are made more apparent by sun exposure, as the sun's rays increase the darkening of freckles and can make more appear on the body. As people age, hereditary freckles can fade, and with use of sunscreen freckles can also become less apparent due to the lack of UV rays making them darker. In some people, their freckles fade almost completely in the winter, since they are out in the sun less.

Freckles on their own are basically harmless, but the accumulation of freckles due to sun exposure poses a risk simply because it is a sign a person is not protecting themselves from the sun's rays. Even a person who does not have freckles can be harmed from the sun by not wearing sunscreen or protective clothing, but since a person who has freckles typically has fairer skin, they need to take stronger precautions to protect themselves from the sun's harsh rays.

Well, hello December!

2011-12-01T00:22:00.005+08:00

December is officially here! How did this year fly by SO fast? November you were very good to me. I accomplished A LOT that was on my to do list and even accomplished a bit more than what I intended to accomplish. I just pray December to be great! Undoubtedly its one of my favorite months of the year and I am really looking forward to a lot of travelling this month! Oh my dear December, please treat me well!

p/s- And one more thing, December. Please don't go by too fast. I want to enjoy all of you.

Ombak Rindu

2011-11-29T21:28:00.000+08:00

Tuhan tolong lembutkan hati dia,
Untuk terima ku seadanya,
Kerna ku tak sanggup,
Kerna ku tak mampu,
Hidup tanpa dia di sisiku.

Tuhan aku tahu banyak dosaku,
Hanya ingat Kamu kala dukaku,
Namun hanya Kamu yang mampu membuka,
Pintu hatinya ‘tuk cintaku.

Malam kau bawalah rinduku,
Untuk dirinya yang jauh dariku,
Agar dia tidak kesepian,
Selalu rasa ada cinta agung.

Hujan bawa air mataku,
Yang mengalir membasuh lukaku,
Agar dia tahu ku tersiksa,
Tanpa cinta dia di hatiku.

Hanya mampu berserah,
Moga cahaya tiba nanti.

Tuhan tolong lembutkan hati dia,
Untuk terima ku seadanya,
Kerna ku tak sanggup,
Kerna ku tak mampu,
Hidup tanpa dia di sisiku.

Lara Lagi

2011-11-28T21:45:00.000+08:00

Hanya sampai di sini saja,
Kisah cinta kita berdua,
Tiada daya selamanya,
Terhenti di sini.

Biar ku pujuk hati ini,
Merawat rindu ku sendiri,
Setelah aku kau lupai,
Sedangkan kau tahu.

Kasih aku hanyalah untukmu,
Tiada lain dalam diriku,
Takkan berubah,
Walau dipisah laut biru.

Cinta aku hanyalah untukmu,
Tak pernah goyah tak pernah jemu,
Takkan terpadam,
Dalam hatiku yang milikmu,
Percayalah.

Mungkin sudah suratan kita,
Terpisah sebegini saja,
Pasti di satu hari nanti,
Ku jejak bahgia.

Kasih aku hanyalah untukmu,
Tiada lain dalam diriku,
Takkan berubah,
Walau dipisah laut biru.

Cinta aku hanyalah untukmu,
Tak pernah goyah tak pernah jemu,
Takkan terpadam,
Dalam hatiku yang milikmu,
Percayalah.

Mungkin sudah suratan kita,
Terpisah sebegini saja,
Pasti di satu hari nanti,
Ku jejak bahgia.

Randomness #52

2011-11-24T11:22:00.000+08:00

I guess, if anything, it's about taking chances, even when you think you're all out of chances. It's about giving forgiveness and unconditional love, even when it seems like you should only do the opposite. It's about trusting that God puts people in your life at certain moments so that you can capitalize the opportunity. It's all about the possibility. It's all about what you do with those possibilities. Life is short, but it moves so fast. Hang on and enjoy the ride. And when someone comes along with whom you enjoy spending the ride with, hold on tight.

Randomness #51

2011-11-23T11:43:00.000+08:00

I've learned that no matter how much I care, some people are just assholes. I've learned that it takes years to build up trust and it only takes suspicion, not proof, to destroy it. I've learned that you shouldn't compare yourself to others, they are more screwed up than you think. I've learned that the people you care about most in life are taken from you too soon and all the less important ones just never go away.

It's so strange how life works. You want something and you wait and wait and feel like it's taking forever to come. Then it happens and it's over and all you want to do is curl back up in that moment before things changed.

Randomness #50

2011-11-22T06:44:00.000+08:00

I've learned that no matter how thin you slice it, there are always two sides. I've learned that it’s taking me a long time to become the person I want to be. I've learned that it’s a lot easier to react than it is to think. I've learned that either you control your attitude or it controls you. I've learned that maturity has more to do with the types of experiences you've had and what you've learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated. I've learned that quantity is not as important as quality when it comes to best friends. I've learned that it isn't enough to be forgiven by others, sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself. I've learned that no matter how bad your heart is broken, the world will not stop for your grief. I've learned that background and circumstances might have influenced who you are, but we are responsible for who we become. I've learned that you can't make someone love you, all you can do is be someone who can be loved. I've learned although the word "love" can have many meanings, it loses value when overly used. I've learned that no matter how old or wise you think you are, life never stops teaching.

Life’s Big Questions #1

2011-11-21T13:25:00.000+08:00

Some wise man once said that "Love is Blind". The usual procedure is - we meet someone, then we fall in love with that someone, begin a relationship and eventually get married. However in this whole procedure, we usually do not find enough time to know and understand our partner. Every couple getting wedded wants and hopes that their marriage will be happy and strong. For a successful marriage, relationship has to be worked upon continually.

There are many concerns and questions related to marriage, but many people evade them, or they are not taken into consideration. Compromises are natural. However how would you understand and accept it. Thus discussing all topics, from the onset to shun displeasure that may occur later is as important as getting married.

For our parents and grandparents, the conventions of marriage were understood because most often, marriages took place between people of similar backgrounds. But today all bets are off. Extra effort is required to see through your projections of “the perfect partner” and instead see the perfect partner in front of you, exactly as he or she is. There are hard questions about marriage that need to be asked that may determine the success or failure of your marriage relationship before it even starts. Asking yourself and your prospective spouse the right questions before marriage will not only help you decide if you've truly found "the one", but will also help you avoid common problems that can lead to divorce.

Anyway, here's the list. What do you think?

Have we discussed whether or not to have children, and if the answer is yes, who is going to be the primary care giver?
Do we have a clear idea of each other’s financial obligations and goals, and do our ideas about spending and saving mesh?
Have we discussed our expectations for how the household will be maintained, and are we in agreement on who will manage the chores?
Have we fully disclosed our health histories, both physical and mental?
Is my partner affectionate to the degree that I expect?
Can we comfortably and openly discuss our sexual needs, preferences and fears?
Will there be a television in the bedroom?
Do we truly listen to each other and fairly consider one another’s ideas and complaints?
Have we reached a clear understanding of each other’s spiritual beliefs and needs, and have we discussed when and how our children will be exposed to religious/moral education?
Do we like and respect each other’s friends?
Do we value and respect each other’s parents, and is either of us concerned about whether the parents will interfere with the relationship?
What does my family do that annoys you?
Are there some things that you and I are NOT prepared to give up in the marriage?
If one of us were to be offered a career opportunity in a location far from the other’s family, are we prepared to move?
Does each of us feel fully confident in the other’s commitment to the marriage and believe that the bond can survive whatever challenges we may face?

Randomness #49

2011-11-20T00:49:00.000+08:00

You know what I think we are most afraid of? Not knowing. Not knowing whether it's all really worth it. Not knowing if you should give up or keep fighting. Not knowing why you do the things you do; not knowing the purpose. It's like when you're little and you touch the stove and get burned, because you didn't really know that it was hot. Not knowing has always hurt us, from the very beginning.

Randomness #48

2011-11-19T00:00:00.002+08:00

It's good being strong, but it sucks too when people know that you are strong and they think that it is okay to hurt you.

Randomness #47

2011-11-18T22:09:00.002+08:00

It's hard to accept, but you can't change the past. You can't go back and manipulate things to the way you wanted them to happen. Because life's be meaningless and boring and just not worth living. But you can change the future and that's a beautiful thing about life. Yes, you will make mistakes. And yes, you will have bad days - but as long as you let the past go, you'll have such a gorgeous and bright future ahead of you. Knowing that things were meant to happen. Knowing that each day you will learn something so that you keep growing to be a better person. Life is like a rope, twined in all its complexities and yet weaved into one marvellous stream that you have the chance you use something amazing from. So grab hold of it.

Facebook. Good or bad?

2011-11-17T23:19:00.005+08:00

Facebook is a social networking tool which links people with friends. It enables anyone to find friends and develop friendship by adding people on their friends list. Here, they can exchange messages and can update status from time to time to let their friends know what's happening in their lives.

As an avid user of Facebook I am able to see the good and bad sides of it. My friends' insights as well as my personal experience sum up the good side of Facebook.

To connect me with my friends, present and old, I join facebook. True enough I am able to connect with most of my friends, classmates and relatives. I am amazed how facebook links me back the old days, reminiscing the friendships I had with my primary, high school and college friends.

Facebook make it possible to know other people too. Farmville, one of the applications widely used in facebook lets me meet new friends, some added me as a buddy and eventually became constant pal. Deeper friendship also grows as we share personal experiences and problem. I can also help them by being an ear when needed.

Facebook is also a great tool to know what's happening to your friends' lives. Status updates tell everything. You can know your friends' present situation, good or bad, by the updates they write and vice versa. Your friends will be able to know how well you're doing just merely updating your own status box.

With numerous good side of facebook, I notice only few bad side of it. Some says that the applications in facebook are really addicting. I am not exempted from it, of course. Thanks to associated content, I learned AC when I badly needed it. At the time I want to minimize the use of such games and applications in facebook.

A bad side of facebook, the worst that happens in using facebook, is when a member of an organization separated because of the malicious status updates posted. The affected person felt bad and reacted badly with it. Until such time that they exchange foul or bad words on their updates. The sad part here is when the two parties met; they physically attacked each other which included their friends and families. The good friendship they built is lost because of the incident.

Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook with his college roommates and fellow computer science students Eduardo Saverin, Dustin Moskovitz and Chris Hughes started the website with the intention of helping students to get to know each other better. This is to promote friendship among them. Mark's control with present facebook is limited to its applications; but the words (good or bad) people post in it is not in his hands.

Is it facebook bad in friendship? It depends on how you manage it. Every invention people make intends for the betterment of present system, society or technology. Any harm or bad effect it gives is not intentional but is a result of man's abuse to such inventions or knowledge imparted.

Distance is Just Another Test

2011-11-16T17:14:00.000+08:00

Randomness #46

2011-11-15T02:14:00.004+08:00

I do what all women do. I think. I blame myself. I marinate in my failure. I hate myself sometimes. Sometimes I cry. More often I stare at the ceiling and wonder what the hell is wrong with me.

Why are people so concerned with other people's business?

2011-11-14T21:19:00.003+08:00

This is story of a person who doesn't know how to mind her own business. She always get herself involved in a situation. She badly needed to learn a lesson for being such a minder of other people's business. One day, she learned not only a lesson but learned how to mind her own business right on the spot. Well, hear her out!

How I learned to mind my own business:

I was walking past the mental hospital the other day, all the patients were shouting, "13....13....13." The fence was too high to see over, but I saw a little gap in the planks. So I looked through to see what was going on when somebody poked me in the eye with a stick!

Then they all started shouting "14....14....14."

Randomness #45

2011-11-13T23:16:00.002+08:00

Never underestimate the strength of karma, sometimes it takes a while, but eventually it will play out and people will get what they deserve. Then you will finally be able to have a good laugh.

Randomness #44

2011-11-12T20:02:00.005+08:00

Hope is what keeps us going in life, we hope we will be strong, we hope we will pass a test, we hope we will make new friends, we hope we will never lose the old, we hope someone loves us, we hope that love will find us, we hope when all seems lost, we hope when we are hurt, we hope when we play games and we hope when we cry. Never lose your hope, never give up when someone gives up on you because they may still hope as you do.

Randomness #43

2011-11-11T23:03:00.003+08:00

Trust is a fragile thing. Once earned, it affords us tremendous freedom. But once trust is lost, it can be impossible to recover. Of course the truth is, we never know who we can trust. Those we're closest to can betray us. And total strangers can come to our rescue. In the end, most people decide to trust only themselves. It really is the simplest way to keep from getting burned.

I am still a kid in my heart..

2011-11-10T21:35:00.000+08:00

Do you still watch cartoons? Not just yes, but HELL YES! I never stopped watching them, I find them entertaining and relaxing and 100 miles away from reality. Its true that cartoons are not just for toddlers but for everyone. Yes, I am 28 and I still love them. I don't watch them as regularly as I used to watch years ago but yeah, sometimes. They are funny and it's a nice escape from the day-to-day craziness in life. It is amazing to remember the joy of only having this to do in life.

Randomness #42

2011-11-09T02:35:00.001+08:00

If you can't solve it, it isn't a problem - it's reality. And sometimes reality is the hardest thing to understand and the thing that takes the longest to realize. But once it hits you in the face you'll never forget it. It will always be there in your memories and sometimes that is the best way to look at it.

Randomness #41

2011-11-08T18:46:00.001+08:00

It kills me to know that after all that, after everything that happened, you can just walk away, forgetting it all. And right now, you can simply come and speak to me again like nothing ever happened. So...

because, there comes a point where it's not that I don't care anymore, I just can't.

Dear My Lil' Sister..

2011-11-07T00:00:00.000+08:00

You’ll come across so many people in your life. Ones you think will stay in your life, stay with you forever. You come across people you will love, very much. But sometimes love isn't enough to tackle all the obstacles in life and you will have to deal with the heartbreak of knowing that that person you love is gone and you’re left, alone, to try your very hardest to fall out of love. To do something you never thought you’d have to do. Just keep your head held high. Don’t let it get to you, don’t fall apart. Clear your heart and let it go. And when it comes around again, let love in. Because you never know. It’s all about having faith.

Randomness #40

2011-11-06T00:45:00.003+08:00

There's a point in life when you start to realize who matter, who never did and who always will.

Reclaiming My Creative Side

2011-11-05T21:24:00.005+08:00

Randomness #39

2011-11-04T01:02:00.003+08:00

Do you ever wonder where we’d be right now and how things might be different if we’d worked it out somehow?

Randomness #38

2011-11-03T02:54:00.002+08:00

It's those sad times when somebody asks if you're okay and you bit your lip, blink away the tears, clench your fists tightly together and struggle to say, "Yeah, I'm fine" without shedding one single tear.

November Goals

2011-11-02T12:40:00.004+08:00

The truth is there are 24 hours in a day no matter how you choose to spend them. Some people make time for the things they love and other people waste valuable time with mindless activities. So many times I've said “I’d love to do that, if only I had more time!” I have several lists of goals/things that I want to do/need to do/wish I had time to do. The excuse has always been that there isn't enough time in the day. Oh, look at that! Problem solved.

These days I'm taking a hard look at how I choose to spend them and I’m lighting a fire under my own ass. Plus, October was the craziest month of my life so I didn't make any goals last month. I travelled a ton, busy with labs and ate A LOT. Now I’m ready to refocus on balance and health and also have absolutely no excuse for not getting things done. To help keep me on track, I'm going to institute two monthly posts: On the first of the month, I’m going to post about my goals for the month. On the last day of the month, I'm going to recap my successes and failures. Accountability! So without further ado (and one day late), here we go:

November 2011 Goals:

Get ready for bed (brush my teeth!) when my 10.30pm alarm goes off.
Get up early for a run. <-- Yes, I’m ready to get running again!
Attempt to blog. <-- 5 to 6 days a week.
Read four books. <-- any good suggestions?
Rest <-- I have been busy nearly every weekend over October and finally, November is here and I have ZERO plans on my Saturdays for the next several weeks. I want to go out for coffee, maybe browse a store or two, then spend the rest at home taking naps and snuggling with kimmy.

That’s about it over here!

1.11.11

2011-11-01T01:11:00.001+08:00

Goodbye October, you were good to me. A lot happened in your sweet thirty-one days. I have learned many new things and become more passionate. And now, say hello to November! ^__~

Perth, Here We Come!

2011-10-29T18:41:00.007+08:00

Ok, I know it’s only October, but in my book it isn’t too late to start planning our "sisters holidays". Actually, it makes a lot of sense because it can get really booked practically everywhere in the world that time of year and booking early can mean saving $$$. Last year we went to Cameron Highlands for our "sisters holidays" and since then we (Me, Johanna & Jovairia) haven't plan anything this year.

Anyway, we're off to Perth! Well, not quite yet - we'll be flying on Christmas eve! Of course, the most important step in any travel plan has to be the visa. We Malaysians have it unbelievably easy in this regard. Did you know that according to the Henley & Partners global survey for 2010, we can travel to 151 countries around the globe without needing to apply for a visa beforehand? Some countries just like to keep an iron grip on their borders though and Australia is one of them. They however have what is probably the easiest, quickest and most painless visa application process in the world if you're Malaysian or a citizen of one of seven other select countries. All you need to do is to:

Head on over to the Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) website.
Click on "Apply for ETA," then fill in the form with the required details: name, passport number, etc.
Pay an application fee of AUD 20.00
Wait 30 seconds for the approval to be granted.

It's really that quick and easy!

Am I That Bad?

2011-10-28T19:20:00.004+08:00

Oh man. It’s been another one of those days where I could have easily blown my brains out. The first question that springs to mind when I heard the story is: Why would someone gave such a mean message? The second question is: Why would they take the time to do that? The third question is: Am I that bad? The fourth is: Should I even be doing this? The fifth is: Why would someone hurt someone they don't even know? The pool of questions is deep..

And now the tears are subsiding. Now I'm talking myself down:

You love doing this, Joann. Don't give this hater even an ounce of power. Don't let this person undermine you. Just keep working. Just keep improving. Not everyone will love everything you do. Some people will hate it in fact. And they will tell you they hate it. That's just how the world works. Let it go.

And now I'm talking myself back up again:

Look at all the stuff you've done. Look at all the joyful moments you've captured. Look how much fun you're having. Look at how many POSITIVE comments you've received. And look at how many people like what you do. Okay?

Okay.

Am I Ready To Open Up a World of Opportunity?

2011-10-24T18:50:00.003+08:00

Should I or should I not?

Rugby World Cup 2011

2011-10-23T15:17:00.003+08:00

So here it is rugby fans, the final!

After many many weeks of non stop ref cursing and mostly high quality rugby action adventures, we have one more game left. Either New Zealand or France will be the new Rugby World Cup champions and well done to them for making it this far.

So the burning questions are whether France can lift their game enough to once again shock the world with an upset victory over the All Blacks in a RWC and can the All Blacks sufficiently deal with the pressure and not choke? On current form the All Blacks should win this game comfortably but let’s dive in, balls deep and take a closer look.

France have a very good scrum and their front row is considered one of the best in the game so don’t expect the All Blacks to be as dominant at scrum time as they were against the Aussies. The French back row is very impressive and guys like No 8. Imanol Harinordoquy and flank, Julien Bonnaire will not only be handfuls on the charge but are solid defenders who pride themselves on dominating the physical clashes.

In the backs, Marc Lievremont has kept scrumhalf Morgan Parra at flyhalf and even though Parra struggled in the pool game against the ABs, he played very well against England and Wales. How he deals with the kind of pressure the All Blacks are so capable of (just ask Burglar Cooper) will be vital to the French cause. Look out for massive, 194cm, 104Kg centre, Aurélien Rougerie (how can you miss him, really?), he has been in superb form and is brought into the game as often as possible.

For the ABs, guys like Kevin Mealamu and the Franks brothers have had the measure of almost every pack they have faced and will know that another strong effort at scrum time will be the first step to Rugby World Cup glory. Big Bad Brad Thorn may be old and ugly but he is one of the key players in the side and his cleaning out, defensive and lineout skillz will mean he will be a constant er.. thorn (couldn't help myself) in the side of the French. Jerome Kaino has been nominated for IRB player of the year and rightly so. He has been immense so far and will take some stopping.

In the backs, Israel Dagg has been one of the best backs on display so far. He is very hard to stop and his offloading in the tackle is awe-inspiring. Centres Ma’a dreadlocks Nonu and Conrad Smith resume their toit combination and even though Smith has not been that hot on attack recently, his defence is excellent. Aaron Cruden looked cool, calm and composed in the semi-final and it will be interesting to see how he deals with the added pressure of a final, especially if it is still close going into the last 10 minutes.

Special mention goes to the two captains. Both are powerful flankers, who lead from the front and set incredible examples both to their teams and to peeps in general as to how to play the game. Dusatoir is not so much a fetcher but is more in the mould of Juan blood diamond Smith and will tackle all day and look to disrupt the quick ball the ABs thrive on.

Richie McCaw’s face made out of toast… delicious.

Much has been said of Richie captain charming and he has done even more to enhance his incredible reputation with his performances and humility on and off the field at this Rugby World Cup. He has been carrying a foot injury and would not be starting if this was not a Rugby World Cup Final, he blunted David Pocock last week and without an out-and-out fetcher in the French side, should have a glorious time stealing and disrupting the French ball.

There is of course a chance the French will pull off the biggest upset in rugby history with a win on Sunday but looking at the way the All Blacks are playing at the moment and given the skill, pace and passion on display so far, they should be too much for Les Bleus. The French will try to slow the game down and defend for the 80min, hope the All Blacks make mistakes and punish them with kicks. The All Blacks should be able to break down their defences with their natural game and if they play to their strengths should cruise to victory and become the worthy Rugby World Cup Champions of 2011.

Kick-Off: 23 October at 3.55pm (Malaysia time)

Venue: Eden Park, Auckland

Referee: Craig Joubert

Randomness #37

2011-10-21T04:43:00.003+08:00

Stay mad as long as you can because once you're not mad anymore, it hurts. It hurts like hell and once it hurts that bad, you can't make yourself mad anymore.

Randomness #36

2011-10-20T02:38:00.003+08:00

If you just gave me a chance, and I mean a real chance, I swear it would be worth it. All I need is one chance to show you that a part of me really is worth keeping.

Randomness #35

2011-10-19T13:34:00.003+08:00

I kinda just wanna run away. Not because things are bad, or because there is something to run from, just because there is nothing in particular keeping me here.

Why Do We Always Feel Tired As We Get Older?

2011-10-18T22:26:00.004+08:00

Don’t make the common mistake of thinking that getting older means accepting that you always feel tired … too many people unquestioningly accept fatigue as one of the time-honoured tribulations of ageing. It’s not – it is entirely possible to maintain youthful energy levels while you age.

The human species is designed to be adaptable. To ensure our survival on earth, our bodies are able to adapt to a wide range of challenges – including, you may be shocked to hear, lower levels of functioning. Without even realizing, many people’s bodies adapt to fatigue – it’s actually a condition we call “fatigue adaptation.”

When fatigue adaptation happens, we start accepting lower and lower levels of energy for ourselves. We so frequently feel exhausted, tired and depleted, we learn to accept it as a normal part of the ageing process … but we don’t have to. We can fight fatigue adaptation by supplying our bodies with a constant intake of key nutrients and other energy-boosting activities. Nutrients in equals energy out.

Vitamins B2, B3, magnesium, lipoic acid, CoQ10, carnitine and ribose are the core nutrients that generate energy for the mitochondria (energy-giving cells) in your body. Without these nutrients, you don’t have any energy. Of this list, the key component is ribose. Consider it the spark-plug to other nutrients, serving to energize all the other nutrients.

Here’s the take-home: Fatigue adaptation is reversible. Just remember it is unnatural and unnecessary to feel constantly fatigued. Regaining youthful energy is 100% possible by restoring your body with key nutrients, specifically ribose. Refueling your physical and mental wellbeing will generate energy and youth, no matter what your age!

Source: You Get Older, You Get Tired...Right? Wrong!

The Weekend Is Over!

2011-10-17T00:00:00.001+08:00

I cannot deny the fact that the long weekend is over. I always knew that there was something wrong about Monday and it turns out I was right about it. Scientific evidences suggest that many people feel Mondays are maledictions. Most of us hate Mondays. Of course there are people who love Mondays but lets face it most of us hate Mondays. At least we cringe at the thought of it after a nice weekend. It can be termed as a psychosomatic illness.

According to recent studies, Mondays seem to be the most unproductive day when compared to the other days of the week. The hyper-tension levels of the people seemed high when compared to the other days of the week. They seemed more moody on Mondays.

“A study carried out by Japan’s Tokyo Women’s Medical University and published in the American Journal of Hypertension showed that many workers suffer a significant increase in blood pressure as they return to the office after the weekend.”

RWC 2011 FINAL ON THE BIG SCREEN

2011-10-16T14:24:00.004+08:00

To all Rugby Fans in Kuala Lumpur, where will you watch the Big Game? The New Zealand High Commission Kuala Lumpur in association with its sponsors, is proud to bring you the 2011 Rugby World Cup Final Screening on the Big Screen! ASTRO Super Sports will be broadcasting live directly from the Shangri-La Ballroom with special guest, former All Black Craig Dowd.

When is the Rugby World Cup Final ? :

Sunday 23 October 2011

3.00 pm

Venue :

Ballroom, Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Reservations are required. Click here to find out more about the event or download the reservation form and fax or email to the address as stated in the form. Space are limited so get your ticket reserved earlier for the Rugby World Cup Final Screening!

DMFH #2

2011-10-15T21:45:00.004+08:00

Night, I look up to the stars,

Thought about you flooding my mind,

Where are you now my dear one?

Have you ever miss me or wondering about me?

Time goes by but you still not come,

Sending my wish for Allah to lightening your path, I'm waiting here,

I hope soon you find your way to me,

I hope soon you will see what you have in me.

I know we never meet yet,

And maybe right now your mind full with someone else,

But I do believe if I am your destiny,

No hell can burn your frozen love to me.

Maybe right now you are so busy with works,

Become Khalifah, be extending hand for our messenger,

Or maybe somehow you are in lonely thought,

Wishing for me to be find but helpless to help yourself and fought.

Whatever it is, I want you to know,

I sent my prayer every time and day,

Hope Allah makes you strong in faith and will,

To be a man, the best man you can be.

Through the night I speak to you,

Asking wind to be nice and company you,

Please Angels, send my salaam to him,

Tell him I'm waiting with all of my dreams.

This my love, a love letter for you,

My future husband, that I'm not yet understand who,

I hope somehow it will reach you..

Source: Love Letter For You

Randomness #34

2011-10-14T03:29:00.003+08:00

I bet you never imagined, that one day, you'd look around and I just wouldn't be there.

Randomness #33

2011-10-13T06:25:00.003+08:00

I guess it's just hard talking to you when you were once my everything. I depended on you & you let me down. It's hard to talk to you when every time we do, I feel mad at you. I guess we'll just have to see where life takes us. Maybe we're meant to never talk again or maybe we're meant to be friends. We'll just have to wait and see.

Happy 60th Birthday Dad!

2011-10-12T16:39:00.003+08:00

Today is my dad’s 60th birthday. He may not be happy about me announcing his age, but with a big milestone, I wanted to take a moment to publicly thank him.

My dad in my eyes is the best Dad any girl could ask for. He’s provided the very best for our educations, believing that girls should never ever depend on any man and should be able to fend for themselves.

It’s amazing to see how much he has done and gone through throughout his life to reach where we are now. If I put myself in his shoes, I doubt I’d be able to do such things.

The one thing to come out of today is that I hope he’ll be there for my 40th (he’ll be 81 or be able to see his grandchildren graduate. It seems an easy wish for some families to dream of, but for me it’s hard, although I’m confident it can happen.

To the best gift any daughter could ask for, Happy 60th Birthday Dad, I love you.

Randomness #32

2011-10-11T19:22:00.003+08:00

Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.

Life is a beauty, admire it.

Life is a dream, realize it.

Life is a challenge, meet it.

Life is a duty, complete it.

Life is a game, play it.

Life is a promise, fulfil it.

Life is a sorrow, overcome it.

Life is a song, sing it.

Life is a struggle, accept it.

Life is a tragedy, confront it.

Life is an adventure, dare it.

Life is luck, make it.

Life is too precious, do not destroy it.

Life is Life, FIGHT FOR IT.

Happy 30th Birthday Big Sis!

2011-10-10T00:16:00.001+08:00

Today my big sister that I look up to so very much, turns 30! I have no idea in this world where I would be without my sister, she is one of the smartest people I know and I can never thank her enough for the advice and guidance she has given me thus far in life. Happy 30th sis, see you next week and I CAN NOT wait to go to Perth with you!

"A Perfect Sister I Am Not, But Thankful For The Ones I Got."

Being Stepped Over?

2011-10-09T08:11:00.003+08:00

Langkah Bendul – In the Malay culture, it is considered a “langkah bendul” when a younger sister gets married before her elder sister. It is also tradition for the younger sister and her newly-wed husband to present the elder sister with gifts as a sign of respect and hope that the older sister will find her own match soon.

You’re probably wondering why I've suddenly decided to give you an insight into the Malay culture. Not only Malay culture, but Malay WEDDING culture at that. Here’s the story…

My younger sister, Jovairia, recently announced that she’s going to be bringing home a guy to officially meet the family. A guy whom, if all goes well, she plans on getting engaged to and marrying soon afterwards. A WEDDING! SUCH HAPPY NEWS! I am happy for her and for a while, all I could think of was “GIFTS! GIFTS! GIFTS!” since a “langkah bendul” will happen.

All was great until my mom said to me, “Kalau Uteh kahwin, nanti kamu dilangkah bendul. Kamu takpe?”, which, in English, meant, “When your younger sister gets married, you’ll be stepped over (langkah bendul). You okay with that?” My answer to that was, “Takpe. Biarlah die kahwin. Lagipun nanti Angah dapat hadiah. Heheheh,” which meant, “It’s okay. Let her get married. Besides, I’ll get presents. Hehehe.” You know what my mom’s answer to that was? She said, “Bagus. Biarlah die kahwin. Kalau nak tunggu kamu, sampai bile die nak tunggu,” which meant, “Good. Let her get married. If she has to wait for you to get married first, who knows how long she’ll be waiting.”

GEEEEEEZZZZ MOM!!! Are you on a mission to see the destruction of my mere and humble existence?!

Okay, so it sucks that there’s a high probability that my younger sister who’s 5 years my junior might get married before I do. But if it’s true love, who am I, the most hopeless romantic I know, to stop it? Let true love run its course. I’m genuinely happy that she has found someone worth bringing home to officially meet the family. I really am. But does my mom have to be so condescending and hurtful? I am only 28 years old GODDAMMIT!

Dasar Transformasi Nasional: Bajet Membela Rakyat Mensejahtera Negara

2011-10-08T21:18:00.000+08:00

Bajet pada kali ini dibahagikan kepada 5 fokus, antara fokusnya adalah:

Fokus Pertama : Meligat Pelaburan

Leberalisasi Subsektor Perkhidmatan
Rolling Plan Kedua
Pembangunan Wilayah Koridor
Merancakkan Industri Perbankan, Kewangan dan Pasaran Modal
Pusat Kewangan Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur (KLIFD)
Mempergiat Pasaran Modal dan Kewangan Modal Islam
Penyenaraian FELDA Global Ventures Holdings
Amanah Pelaburan Hartanah (REITS)
Mempergiat Aktiviti Perusahaan Kecil dan Sederhana (PKS)
Perniagaan Francais Tempatan
Menggalakkan Sector Pelancongan
Kajian Semula Kadar Cukai Keuntungan Harta Tanah (RPGT)

Fokus Kedua : Mengungguli Modal Insan, Mencerna Kreativiti dan Mencetus Inovasi

Gerakan Inovasi Nasional
Perkhidmatan Reka Bentuk Perindustrian
Memantapkan Pembangunan Pendidikan
Pembangunan Modal Insan

Fokus Ketiga : Program Transformasi Luar Bandar

Pembangunan Luar Bandar Menyeluruh
Infrastrukur Asas Luar Bandar
Perkhidmatan Perbankan di Luar Bandar
Memperkukuh Perkhidmatan Bas di Luar Bandar
Pembangunan dan Kebajikan Orang Asli

Fokus Keempat : Memperkejap Perkhidmatan Awam

Mentransformasikan Perkhidmatan Awam
Peluang Melanjutkan Pengajian
Penambahbaikan Kewangsan Sektor Awam
Bantuan kepada Bekas Kakitangan Kontrak JASA dan KEMAS
Menyediakan Suasana Kondusif Anggota Keselamatan

Fokus Kelima : Meredakan Inflasi dan Mengimarahkan Kehidupan Rakyat

Meningkatkan Pengeluaran Bekalan Makanan dan Industri Argo
Subsidi Barangan Asas dan Bantuan
Perumahan Rakyat Berkualiti
Tabung Khas Perumahan Nelayan
Meningkatkan Perkhidmatan Kesihatan
Skim Amanah rakyat 1Malaysia
Memacu Pembangunan Masyarakat Bumiputera
Meringankan Beban Pemilik Teksi Persendirian
Yayasan Bantuan Guaman Kebangsaan
Anjung Singgah
Mengiktiraf Keupayaan Wanita
Belia Pengerak Masa Hadapan
Memartabatkan Sukan Negara
Menghargai Jasa Warga Emas
Skim Persaraan Swasta
Meningkatkan Simpanan Persaraan
Program Khas Kemudahan Awam Desa
Rancangan Tebatan Banjir
Meringankan Kos Sara Hidup
Pendaftaran Awal Ibadah Haji
Menghargai Penjawat Awam

Sumber: Ucapan Bajet 2012

Finally, it’s Friday!

2011-10-07T05:09:00.004+08:00

It's been a while since I actually really needed a weekend. It's been a while since I actually said to myself "thank God its Friday". It's been a while since I had this long and hard of a week and needed it to be the weekend. This week has been not only physically tiring, but mentally as well. I'm eagerly awaiting the weekend of replenish my reserves, physically, emotionally and sleep-wise.

Happy Weekend to everyone!

Positive Thinking

2011-10-06T23:43:00.005+08:00

It is important to remember that it is your thoughts and feelings together that create with the law of attraction and you cannot separate them. Also remember that it's your feelings that are summing up your overall frequency and telling you what you are creating in this moment.

So how are you feeling right now? Could you feel better?

Be Good To Me..

2011-10-05T00:00:00.002+08:00

Dear October,

Please be good to me..

Fallin’ For You..

2011-10-04T00:00:00.000+08:00

I don’t know but,
I think I maybe,
Fallin’ for you,
Dropping so quickly,
Maybe I should,
Keep this to myself,
Waiting ’til I,
Know you better..

I am trying,
Not to tell you,
But I want to,
I’m scared of what you’ll say,
So I’m hiding what I’m feeling,
But i’m tired of,
Holding this inside my head..

I’ve been spending all my time,
Just thinking about ya,
I don’t know where to,
I think I’m fallin’ for you,
I’ve been waiting all my life,
And now I found ya,
I don’t know where to,
I think I’m fallin’ for you,
I’m fallin’ for you..

As I’m standing here,
And you hold my hand,
Pull me towards you,
And we start to dance,
All around us,
I see nobody,
Here in silence,
It’s just you and me..

I’m trying,
Not to tell you,
But I want to,
I’m scared of what you’ll say,
So I’m hiding what I’m feeling,
But I’m tired of,
Holding this inside my head..

I’ve been spending all my time,
Just thinking about ya,
I don’t know where to,
I think I’m fallin’ for you,
I’ve been waiting all my life,
And now I found ya,
I don’t know where to,
I think I’m fallin’ for you,
I’m fallin’ for you..

Oh I just can’t take it,
My heart is racing,
The emotions keep spinning out..

I’ve been spending all my time,
Just thinking about ya,
I don’t know where to,
I think I’m fallin’ for you,
I’ve been waiting all my life,
And now I found ya,
I don’t know where to,
I think I’m fallin’ for you,
I’m fallin’ for you,
I think I’m fallin’ for you..

I can’t stop thinking about it,
I want you all around me,
And now I just can’t hide it,
I think I’m fallin’ for you,
I’m fallin’ for you..

Oh I’m fallin’ for you..

Am I Stupid or Careless?

2011-10-03T18:20:00.005+08:00

I lost my blackberry today. Looked everywhere and couldn't find it. It's off even though it was full battery (either it dropped or turned off by itself or somebody found it and turned it off). DAMN! Why would somebody take someone else's phone? What is the point?

Now I'm confused. I have to tell everyone not to contact me to that number. Tomorrow I'll go to the care centre so they can switch off the chip. I'm so stupid! Stupid and careless! *sob sob* :(~ I need someone to comfort me now.

I truly have no one to blame, but myself. I was careless and lost it. My bad. However, I have found people's phones before and have done everything I could to find the owner. Why can't everyone just do the decent thing?

Randomness #31

2011-10-02T15:14:00.002+08:00

Half of life is fucking up – the other half is dealing with it.

Randomness #30

2011-10-01T07:08:00.001+08:00

I think that’s what’s wrong with the world; no one says what they really feel, they always hold it inside. They’re sad, but they don’t cry. They’re happy, but they don’t dance or sing. They’re angry, but they don’t scream. Because if they do, they feel ashamed and that’s the worst feeling in the world. So everyone walks with their heads down and no one sees how beautiful the sky is.

Aku Suka Dia!

2011-09-26T22:05:00.002+08:00

Aku lihat dia di sana,
Aku ingin mendekatinya,
Aku cuba menghampirinya,
Lalu aku menyapa dia,
Dia pun membuka bicara,
Dan aku mulai mengenalnya,
Kita mulai bermain mata,
Mula timbul rasa bahagia.

Bila dia, mendekati diriku,
Hatiku rasa sesuatu,
Bila dia, senyum pada diriku,
Hatiku rasa tak menentu.

Kekadang hati ku bertanya,
Adakah dia dah berpunya,
Kerana diriku berasa,
Aku jatuh hati padanya.
Aku ingin memilikinya,
Aku ingin menjaga dia,
Aku ingin mencinta dia,
Aku ingin hidup dengannya.

Bila dia, mendekati diriku,
Hatiku rasa sesuatu,
Bila dia, senyum pada diriku,
Hatiku rasa tak menentu,
Mungkinkah aku, kan berjumpa dengannya,
Untuk meluahkan rasa,
Mungkinkah aku, kan berdiam diri saja,
Menunggu cinta darinya.

Ku terima satu nota, darimu,
Yang tertulis "Aku suka kamu"..

Bila dia, mendekati diriku,
Hatiku rasa sesuatu,
Bila dia, senyum pada diriku,
Hatiku rasa tak menentu.
Akhirnya kini, ku kan mampu ceria,
Diriku sangat gembira,
Akhirnya kini, aku mulai bahagia,
Menerima cinta darinya..

Aku suka dia..

Understanding the Facebook Ticker & Privacy

2011-09-25T01:02:00.004+08:00

Many people are expressing concern about Facebook’s new ticker (some people are affectionately dubbing it the sidebar from hell, but to each his/her own). The concern people have is about privacy. They are concerned that they are seeing what people are posting on other people’s pages that are not their friends, and therefore are concerned what is going on the ticker that people can see from people that post on your own profile. I definitely understand the concern, but really nothing has changed, it’s just more in your face now.

Say you were to go to that person’s profile (the person that your friend just posted something on their wall). If you click on their wall, and they don’t have their privacy settings to hide their wall, then you would have seen that post whether you were their friend already or not. So it’s no less hidden than it has been in the past, it’s just now displaying it on your homepage as opposed to you having to browse to the person’s page.

So now that we’ve got the privacy issue cleared up, and you want to check and see if your privacy settings are such that when your friends post on your wall, THEIR friends don’t see it.

1. Click on the down arrow next to Home in the top right corner of the page.

2. Click on Privacy Settings

3. Click the “edit settings” link next to “How You Connect”

4. Check the “Who can see wall posts by others” setting, and if it says “Friends” or “Only Me”

Now you are halfway there. Next within the privacy settings you can click the link to “edit your profile”. Here you can customize exactly what the public can see about your profile. I do a lot of sweepstakes, so I don’t like other people to see me “like” various pages every day, especially since usually I am only liking the page to enter the sweepstakes. So I’ve hidden the pages I like from everyone but myself. So even my friends can’t see “Jo Ann likes xxx”. I would just go through your settings in here and figure out exactly what you are OK with having public, what you want to share with your friends, and maybe even some things that you only want to see yourself (like my page “likes”).

The last thing to check is when you are actually posting a status update. There is a little option right next to the “post” button where you can specify who can see the individual post. You can select your lists, just friends, or make the update public.

Like I said, I’m definitely happy with the new changes, and apparently there are some more MAJOR changes in the works. I don’t understand the point of the ticker though, as it’s just a News Feed, NEXT TO my News Feed? Why do I need two on the same page again?

Review Filem Bini Biniku Gangster

2011-09-24T00:06:00.000+08:00

Release Date: 22 September 2011

Genre: Action, Comedy

Studio: Metrowealth Pictures Sdn Bhd

Starring: Shaheizy Sam as Herry, Yana Samsudin as Manja, Intan Ladyana as Reanna,

Directed By: Ismail Bob Hasim

Written By: Yana Samsudin & Fadzil Zahari

Screenplay By: Ismail Bob Hasim

Produced By: David Teo

Synopsis: Manja and Herry are your perfect everyday loving and romantic married couple. But, Manja is a leader of a pack of gangsters, which she tries to hide from Herry. Two years into their marriage, they still don't have a child due to an accident that happened to Manja in her past, which makes her feel helpless and inferior. So she searches for someone to give Herry a child, and also to divert attention away from her and her gangster group. Manja askes Reanna, Herry's co-worker to marry him. But upon marrying her, Manja is jealous of the relationship between her husband and his new wife. Conflicts happen between the two wives until one day, Herry is kidnapped by Min Siam. Being the leader, Manja heads over to her enemy's area to settle things once and for all.

I know some of you will say like this is a copycat of the famous Korean's 'My Wife is a Gangster'! But I'm so sure this gonna be as superb as those blockbuster since now we have our owned Shu Qi known as Yana Shamsuddin. Seriously, I really love her acting since 'Adnan Sempit' as she clearly showed us that she can be as funny as Sam. Thus, now it is the combination of those funny actors! So, what are you waiting for, let’s watch and do not let this golden opportunity missed to watch an interesting film.

Ten Ways to Avoid Marrying the Wrong Person

2011-09-23T17:49:00.000+08:00

There is a right way and a wrong way to get to know someone for marriage. The wrong way is to get caught up in the excitement and nuance of a budding relationship and in the process completely forget to ask the critical questions that help determine compatibility. One of the biggest mistakes that many young Muslims make is rushing into marriage without properly and thoroughly getting to know someone.

A common myth is that the duration of a courtship is an accurate enough measure of how compatible two people are. The logic follows that the longer you speak with someone, the better you will know them. The problem with that premise is that no consideration is given to how that time is spent. Increasingly, young Muslim couples are engaging in so called "Halal Dating," which is basically socializing with each other in the company of friends or family. This includes going out to dinner, watching a movie, playing some sport or other leisure activity, etc. Depending on the family or culture, conversations are either minimal and chaperoned or worse, unrestricted and unsupervised.

When you consider these limitations it makes one wonder when exactly, if ever at all, would the critical conversations take place? Unfortunately, for many, the answer is never and they live to suffer the consequences. If you or someone you know is in the "getting to know someone" phase, the following guide offers advice on exactly what to look for and avoid:

1) Do not marry potential:

Often-times men consider marrying a woman hoping she never changes while a woman considers marrying a man she hopes she can change. This is the wrong approach on both accounts. Don't assume that you can change a person after you're married to them or that they will reach their potential. There is no guarantee, after all, that those changes will be for the better. In fact, it's often for the worse. If you can't accept someone or imagine living with them as they are then don't marry them. These differences can include a number of things such as ideological or practical differences in religion, habits, hygiene, communication skills, etc.

2) Choose character over chemistry:

While chemistry and attraction are no doubt important, character precedes them both. A famous quote follows, "Chemistry ignites the fire, but character keeps it burning." The idea of falling "in love" should never be the sole reason for marrying someone; it is very easy to confuse infatuation and lust for love. The most important character traits to look for include humility, kindness, responsibility and happiness. Here's a breakdown of each trait:

Humility: The humble person never makes demands of people but rather always does right by them. They put their values and principles above convenience and comfort. They are slow to anger, are modest and avoid materialism.
Kindness: The kind person is the quintessential giver. They seek to please and minimize the pain of others. To know if a person is a giver, observe how they treat their family, siblings and parents. Do they have gratitude towards their parents for all that they've done for them? If not, then know that they will never appreciate what you do for them. How do they treat people they don't have to be kind towards (i.e. waiters, sales associates, employees, etc)? How do they spend their money? How do they deal with anger; their own anger and their reaction to someone else's anger?
Responsibility: A responsible person has stability in their finances, relationships, job, and character. You can rely on this person and trust what they say.
Happiness: A happy person is content with their portion in life. They feel good about themselves and good about their life. They focus on what they have rather than on what they don't have. They very rarely complain.

3) Do not neglect the emotional needs of your partner:

Both men and women have emotional needs and in order for a partnership to be successful those needs must be mutually met. The fundamental emotional need of a woman is to be loved. The fundamental emotional need of a man is to be respected and appreciated. To make a woman feel loved give her the three AAAs: Attention, Affection and Appreciation. To make a man feel loved give him the three RRRs: Respect, Reassurance and Relief. It is the obligation of each partner to make sure the other is happy and this extends to intimacy as well. As long as each partner is fulfilled by the emotional needs of the other, the intimate relationship will thrive. When a man takes seriously the emotional needs of his wife she will feel more encouraged to fulfil his sexual desires. Likewise, when a woman takes seriously the emotional needs of her husband he will feel more encouraged to give her the affection, love and appreciation she wants from him. Working together in this way encourages both giving and receiving.

4) Avoid opposing life plans:

In marriage you can either grow together or grow apart. Sharing a common purpose in life will increase the chance that you will grow together. You must know what the person is into. In other words, what are they ultimately passionate about? Then ask yourself, "Do I respect this passion?" "Do I respect what they are into?" The more specifically you define yourself, i.e., your values, your beliefs, your lifestyle, the better chance you have of finding your life partner, your soul mate, the one you are most compatible with. Remember, before you decide who to take along on a trip, you should first figure out your destination.

5) Avoid pre-marital sexual / physical activity:

Recognize that there is incredible wisdom in why Allah (SWT) has ordered us to refrain from intimacy before marriage; they are to prevent great harms as well as to keep sacred what is the most blessed part of a relationship between a man and a woman.

Aside from the obvious spiritual consequences, when a relationship gets physical before its time, important issues like character, life philosophy and compatibility go to the wayside. Consequently, everything is romanticized and it becomes difficult to even remember the important issues let alone talk about them. Intellectual commitment must be established before emotional or sexual commitment.

6) Avoid lack of emotional connection:

There are four questions that you must answer YES to:

Do I respect and admire this person? What specifically do I respect and admire about this person?
Do I trust this person? Can I rely on them? Do I trust their judgement? Do I trust their word? Can I believe what they say?
Do I feel Safe? Do I feel emotionally safe with this person? Can I be vulnerable? Can I be myself? Can I be open? Can I express myself?
Do I feel calm and at peace with this person?

If the answer is "I don't know, I'm not sure, etc." keep evaluating until you know for sure and truly understand how you feel. If you don't feel safe now, you won't feel safe when you are married. If you don't trust now, this won't change when you are married!

7) Pay Attention to Your Own Emotional Anxiety:

Choosing someone you don't feel safe with emotionally is not a good recipe for a long-lasting and loving marriage. Feeling emotionally safe is the foundation of a strong and healthy marriage. When you don't feel safe, you can't express your feelings and opinions. Learn how to identify whether you are in an abusive relationship. If you feel you always have to monitor what you say, if you are with someone and you feel you can't really express yourself and are always walking on eggshells, then it's very likely you are in an abusive relationship. Look for the following things:

Controlling behaviour This includes controlling the way you act, the way you think, the way you dress, the way you wear your hair or Hijab and the way you spend your time. Know the difference between suggestions and demands. Demands are an expression of control and if the demands are implied, than you must do it or there will be consequences. All of these are clear indications of abusive personalities.
Anger issues: This is someone who raises their voice on a regular basis, who is angry, gets angry at you, uses anger against you, uses put downs and curses at you, etc. You don't have to put up with this type of treatment. Many people who tolerate this behaviour usually come from abusive backgrounds. If this is the case with you or someone you know, get help right away. Deal with those issues before getting married or before even thinking about getting married.

8) Beware of lack of openness In Your Partner:

Many couples make the mistake of not putting everything on the table for discussion from the onset. Ask yourself, "What do I need to know to be absolutely certain I want to marry this person?" "What bothers me about this person or the relationship?" It's very important to identify what's bothering you, things that concern you and things you are afraid to bring up for discussion. Then you must have an honest discussion about them. This is a great way to test the strength of your relationship. Bringing up issues when there's conflict is a great opportunity to really evaluate how well you communicate, negotiate and work together as a team. When people get into power struggles and blame each other, it's an indication they don't work well as a team. Also important is being vulnerable around each other. Ask deep questions of each other and see how your partner responds. How do they handle it? Are they defensive? Do they attack? Do they withdraw? Do they get annoyed? Do they blame you? Do they ignore it? Do they hide or rationalize it? Don't just listen to what they say but watch for how they say it!

9) Beware of avoiding personal responsibility:

It's very important to remember no one else is responsible for your happiness. Many people make the mistake of thinking someone else will fulfill them and make their life better and that's their reason for getting married. People fail to realize that if they are unhappy as a single person, they will continue to be miserable when they are married. If you are currently not happy with yourself, don't like yourself, don't like the direction your life is going now, it's important to take responsibility for that now and work on improving those areas of your life before considering marriage. Don't bring these issues into your marriage and hope your partner will fix them.

10) Watch out for lack of emotional health and availability in your potential partner:

Many people choose partners that are not emotionally healthy or available. One huge problem is when a partner is unable to balance the emotional ties to family members, the marriage ends up having three (or more) people in it rather than two. An example of this would be if a man is overly dependent on his mother and brings that relationship into the marriage; this is no doubt a recipe for disaster. Also important to consider are the following:

Avoid people who are emotionally empty inside. These include people who don't like themselves because they lack the ability to be emotionally available. They are always preoccupied with their deficiencies, insecurities and negative thoughts. They are in a perpetual fight with depression, never feel good, are isolated, are critical and judgemental; tend to not have any close friends and often distrust people or are afraid of them. Another clear indication about them is they always feel their needs are not met; they have a sense of entitlement and feel angry when they feel people should take care of them and they don't. They feel burdened by other people's needs and feel resentment towards them. These people can not be emotionally available to build healthy relationships.
Addictions can also limit the level of availability of the partner to build a strong emotional relationship. Never marry an addict. Addictions are not limited to drugs and alcohol. They can be about addictions and dependency on work, internet, hobbies, sports, shopping, money, power, status, materialism, etc. When someone has an addiction, they will not and can not be emotionally available to develop an intimate relationship with you!

Source: Online Muslim Matrimonial

Wedding Planner?

2011-09-22T21:04:00.000+08:00

I am a serious planner. I love to plan everything. It's what I do (major in development planning lagi tu). Anyway, it's so funny how much I love to plan everything out including my calender month's in advance! I just love having everything planned out (written on my calender in specific color categories) including when I am working on/ events/ going out of town/ friend time/ etc. Don't know why, it just makes me feel better and less stressed! I have big plans for the future and all the things I want to do.

But right now I'm thinking about becoming a wedding planner! No! No! No! Bukan untuk my own wedding yek (calon pun takde lagi nie). But I want to plan my sister's wedding. So, Johanna & Jovairia, cepat-cepat carik calon and both of you or salah seorang daripada you boleh beri I peluang to plan your wedding!

It's Been a While...

2011-09-21T20:38:00.000+08:00

Has it really been over two weeks since my last post? Wow. Just wow!

Well, to be fair, I have been really busy with various responsibilities (at home and at work). But I'm back on the blogging wagon and ready to go full steam ahead! Totally 100% committed!

Am I Being Snotty?

2011-09-08T20:37:00.000+08:00

Am I that snotty? I try and be a good person yet things don't ever really go exactly how they should. But complaining is just wasting time or something. I not saying my life is horrid cause its far from that. Whatever, don't pay attention!

S.P.A.C.E.

2011-09-07T07:56:00.002+08:00

You say you want space,
A little time on your own,
To clear out your mind,
Really unwind and just be alone.

Things are moving too fast, going too far,
Getting too close, too close to the heart.

And now you want space,
Well I’ll give you space,
Plenty of space, all the space that you need,
Does it make you feel free, make you feel young,
How does it feel not to need anyone?
You say you want space,
Well I’ll give you space.

You need your own bed,
You need your own room,
Well how ‘bout an island,
I bet you could find one,
On the dark side of the moon.

Then you won’t have to deal with anything real,
‘Cause I won’t be here, I’ll just disappear.

And you can have space,
Honey, I’ll give you space,
Plenty of space, all the space that you need,
Does it make you feel free, make you feel young,
How does it feel not to need anyone?
Oh, you say you need space,
Baby, you can have space,
I’ll give you space.

Where The Smurf Are We?

2011-09-06T06:02:00.003+08:00

I loved watching the Smurfs on Saturday morning cartoons when I was growing up. When I saw that there was going to be a Smurfs movie coming out, I put it on my must-see list. But, the critics aren’t being so kind to the Smurfs, but I just don't care coz I really adore the little blue creatures three apples. The Smurfs is the smurfiest movie you’ll smurf, you’ll smurf until you smurf your smurfs!

The Smurfs adaptation to the big screen tells the story of these tiny blue creatures “The Smurfs”, in their quest to defeat the evil sorcerer Gargamel played by Hank Azaria.

It all begins in Smurf-land, where the smurfs are happy enjoying their lives, singing their classic anthem. Each Smurf, as you might know, has its own personality and is named according to its personality with characters like Clumsy (Anton Yelchin), Gutsy (Alan Cumming), Brainy (Fred Armisen), Grouchy (George Lopez), Papa (Jonathan Winters) and Smurfette (Katie Perry).

All was in harmony, until Gargamel and his cat Azrael discover the secret village where he trapped all the smurfs in order to extract their essence to become the most powerful sorcerer in the world. During their escape Clumsy, who always creates and gets into trouble, goes to the wrong way, making some of his friends go after him to save him. However, something magic happens and some of the smurfs escape through a vortex, because they were close to the “blue moon rising”, a celebration that only happens twice a month. For their surprise, they are transported to New York, a new territory for them where they must figure out how to create a Blue Moon to be able to return to their own land. Unfortunately, Gargamel also follows them following his obsession to get the power he needs from the Smurfs.

While in New York, Clumpsy falls in a box which belongs to the new Marketing vice president of a corporation, Patrick Winslow (Neil Patrick Harris) who has only 2 days to finish a massive campaign in order to save his career and make his boss Odile (Sofia Vergara) happy. Winslow is married to Grace (Jayma Mays), forming a young couple about to become parents.

Obviously, Patrick and Grace get involved and got very close to the Smurfs. They decided to help them to come back home with more than an issue alongside their journey, that is, Patrick learns about the real meaning of being a dad and the responsibilities that come with it, thanks to Papa Smurf’s advices.

The Smurfs movie, as you might know, is based on characters created by Belgian artist Peyo Culliford back in the 50’s and director Raja Gosnell takes the best out of the comics to transform them into a featured film, taking care of every detail to avoid losing the meaning of this beloved characters, making the film a great adaptation.

The film has every “smurf element” you want to see, while on the Smurfs Land you can see beautiful works recreating the village as close as the comic books and the cartoons. You can see many of the characters around, no matter if it is for a few seconds or minutes, you will recognize every smurf and their personalities, and with the great highlight that none of them has extra unnecessary details. For example Jokey Smurf has his classic gift boxes and they explode next to him, Baker has his hat and cakes around, etc.

The work in terms of CGI and 3D is fantastic. The expressions in all the characters are so appealing, that you only want to get a Smurf for you. Moreover, the cat Azrael also has some 3D animation in his face, making him so similar to the original cartoon that will make you laugh a lot. Moreover, the interaction between the real actors and 3D characters don’t crash at all making the film extremely enjoyable.

The story is simple and totally targeted for the little ones, and we have to admit that our inner kid came out during the film, taking us back to our childhood memories of watching the Smurfs cartoons, and that is the magic of this film. Add to this the sticky song, a classic from the smurfs that for sure you won’t stop singing after the end of the film, giving you a total sensation of happiness during and after the film.

The comedy of course is not absent in the film, and the script as simple as it is, works in a very clever way, using the smurfs word combination in normal quotes, but not abusing so much of it, thus avoiding over use e.g. “for Smurf’s sake!”, “You smurfed with the wrong girl”, “”Smurf-xactly!””. Furthermore, Neil Patrick Harris’ character at one point blames them for saying “smurf” too many times, making it pretty hilarious.

One of the highlights of the film is Hank Azaria as Gargamel, the actor, famous for his voices in the Simpsons, totally nails his performance. It also helps that he has a great custom design and make up, making him look exactly as the original character. Every second with him on screen is a delightful trip to our childhood in front of the TV, wanting the smurfs to defeat the evil sorcerer. Add to that his great team work with Azrael making the villains duo a full pack.

The celebrity cast that did the voice, works in a great way as well, there was some concern regarding Katy Perry’s film debut, and we can tell you her voice as Smurfette is pretty good, even joking with one of her song quotes around, and it works!

The film also has a beautiful scene paying tribute to Peyo, but we won’t go into detail to avoid destroying the magic of it.

Maybe the only trouble of the film are secondary human characters, like Sofia Vergara, whose performance is ok, but her role seems to be poorly developed in order to give more time to the Smurfs on screen. Fortunately, Vergara’s role is just alright to link some things on the film, and doesn’t go beyond the necessary.

Another thing that could play against the film is that if you are not quite familiar with the Smurfs, you would not notice at 100% the effort and the love that the production put in the film in order to give you a full experience with all the elements that Peyo would love to have in a feature film.

Overall, The Smurfs was a great and pleasant surprise for us! We loved the film; it has the magic that made famous the cartoons and the comics. It’s a film that will be adored by the entire family, especially the little ones. Moreover, the ones next to us at the screening were laughing the entire time.

The Smurfs movie has something special, something that we didn’t feel and see in a long time, and it is the happiness factor, because no matter what happened during the film, you came out happy, smiling and singing “la la la la la laaa…sing a happy song”, which is a “Smurfstastic “all ages experience!

So put your best blue clothes and go to your local cinema, because this movie is totally worth to see!

Source: A Smurfstastic family film!

The Start of a Great Week!

2011-09-05T00:08:00.003+08:00

I just want to wish you a very happy Monday!! I hope that your weekend was out of this world! Over the weekend, I gave my blog a big makeover with a new banner, background and blog colours. Do you like it? I'm still getting used to it, to be honest. I just really wanted something new. I'm constantly changing as a person and I felt like I needed my blog to represent who I am right now.

I know that things have been sort of boring this past week, but I promise that I will be blogging up a storm this week. I have a thousand thoughts that I wish to share with you. Thanks for sticking by me through this rough patch in my life.

Have a WONDERFUL week!

One Day..

2011-09-04T22:58:00.005+08:00

..... And then I realized I do have faith. Faith in myself. Faith that I would one day meet someone who would be sure that I was the one - Sex and the City .....

Itchy

2011-09-03T18:35:00.001+08:00

My eyes itch. I hate feeling itchy. I want to take my eyeballs out, rinse them in water and scrub them with a toothbrush. I just want to stratch the itch! However, I can't exactly scratch my eye. I even tried. Itchiness is the worst feeling. I cannot handle it. Scratching did not make the itch go away, so I just tore it off. Yes, I gave myself an ugly scar, but I don't care! It was worth it.

Sometimes I scratch my legs so much they will bleed. Scratching an itch releases endorphins. Scratching my itches release insanity. I hate mosquito bites, too. I try to mark in each bite with my finger nails and I try to tell myself that the mark will make the itch go away. It never works.

And sometimes, all of the sudden and for no reason, I decide that my foot itches. I try to ignore it. I have no self control. I have to take my shoes and socks off and scratch my foot. This has happened in public places (frequently). I also hate when my armpit itches, it is not socially acceptable to scratch your armpit. Societal expecations cannot always be obeyed. Just writing about this makes me feel itchy. I envy cats because they can itch their ear with their foot and they look so happy when doing so.

Hello September!

2011-09-01T07:56:00.006+08:00

August is just a memory as of this morning. It was hot, then no rain, then hot, it was busy, it was hot, still no rain, it was tiring, it was hot and a little rain. Anyway, goodbye August and hello September!

Happy 54th Independence Day Malaysia!

2011-08-31T06:25:00.001+08:00

Today is the second day of the eid ul-fitr celebration for Muslims around the world, but particularly for Malaysians, today is also the Independence Day for the nation! Selamat Hari Raya once again and also Selamat Menyambut Hari Kemerdekaan ke-54!

Happy Eid Ul-Fitr!

2011-08-30T22:59:00.006+08:00

To Allah SWT, forgive me for my sins,

To Mama and Ayah, forgive this daughter of yours for being too busy,

To my siblings (Kakak, Adik & Baby), let's forgive and forget,

To my family, I have forgiven you a long time ago,

To my relatives, let's forgive, forget and be one big family again,

To my readers, forgive me for I am not perfect,

To friends, let's keep on forgiving and forgetting before we die,

To those who don't like me, I like you and I forgive you,

To all Malaysians, let's celebrate this Eid in the spirit of friendship and without prejudice..

Eid Mubarak!

2011-08-29T23:40:00.003+08:00

Salam everyone, it is now time to rejoice in celebration as Eid is now upon us! Congratulations to all of you who completed Ramadhan, this year I know how extremely tough and tiring it has been. I would like to wish you all a beautiful Eid and enjoy the celebrations with your families.

Kapten Steamboat & Grill

2011-08-28T20:03:00.005+08:00

My sisters and I had Iftar at Kapten Steamboat & Grill last week. It was fun. It has been a while since last we had this kind of get together. We went there straight from work. Anyway, enjoy the picture below.

the Kapten Steamboat & Grill

Me and my sister, Johanna

The foods

My Tiny Library

2011-08-27T08:03:00.005+08:00

If you peek at my tiny library, you'll find a lot of romance books and novels. But my book beside my bed is my REAL book. I've been grow up sleeping beside either Al-Quran or Yassin. Just to avoid the ghost to disturb me. I'm all grown up. I realize that the meaning of each Verses had give me the confident to get through the night and the day.Knowing there is something to hold onto when you wake up from nightmare is somehow comforting.

When life can't make sense anymore and despite of the sympathy I get from others, there's always an emptiness. And all I want is someone to hold on to and tell me is all right. And then when I question why did this have to happen to me or why did I do to deserve this? When I couldn't find the answer from my family and friends, I turn to God. Even though I never hear God speak it out and I will feel disappointment in the beginning, soon I will become calmer cause I am heard. I have no one but God. We have to realize this is what nature is all about.

Sanitary Pad

2011-08-26T05:56:00.006+08:00

As a still menstruating women, personally I'm not fond of having pools of blood left behind on the chair. I reached puberty at age 11 and since then I have love-hate relationship with sanitary pad. My friend on secondary school once advised me to wash it clean. If I didn't, the ghost will come and suck the blood and I would die.

Men don't have a clue about what menstruation really is and have never experience it every month. I once make a brother of mine buy me sanitary pad and he totally get freak. Wing-pads and non wing-pads? Light-days, heavy-days, night flow? What the heck?? It's really frighten him out of hell. He says he looks gay buying it.

Sometimes I wonder how men react when see sanitary pad's commercial on TV. Do they imagining what is behind the pad? The shape of the pad? The things under the pad?? Will the pad stuck on their brain all the time?? Hrmmm...