Worry Less, Have Fun More!

The new semester is just a week away, as usual I'm both anxious and excited. To think of the mounting tasks awaits, and the unknown path lying down waiting to be explored - I might as well become paranoid. But hey, leave the future alone - let's enjoy the moment we have.

I'm summarizing funs and adventures we, the Biotechnologist-to-Be councils had last semester, in a chronological order; and few pictures for a glimpse of the moments.

1. Five of us attended a forum: Perigi Cari Timba, out of our yet boring days. It was merely for fun! Even few people surprised upon knowing us being there, for reasons we understand. It was my first time attending such event (haha, freak!), we got ourselves the first front seat (hey, it better be worth it right?), and voila!

The panellists were amazing and the bands performing, though to music people, may be average, but well, it's live!

However, there's one thing to note; when we bought the ticket, the girl told us we might as well come early for opportunity to meet the panellists a.k.a the celebrities. I don't know if it was our nature of being naive and nerds, but yes, we did came early in the evening just to find out we were the only ones and the artists were not even there yet. Even the committee seems to be confused of our early presence and it was clear on their face the "Who are these girls, from Mars?"-kind of-expression.

It was quite embarassing, but we just laugh at ourselves. :)

2. We got ourselves into the Ghost House during iFEST and we watched Norly performed with her Capoeira groups. I haven't had such thrills since forever, we screamed at the top of our lungs though I barely saw the ghost. (I shut my eyes all the time, and let Mun and Sitot lead the way.)

1. We had a fun visit to MIHAS 2005, located at Mines Resort City. Apart from the excitement of the exhibitions, we also had our (my first!) truly breathtaking water taxi ride.

3. A journey to KLAquaria! Needless to say, we already presented our 'so-called-findings' to the whole class.

4. We had our semester-ly Domino's dinner, though it was quite simple this time. Both Arshana and I bought our camera, alas, we failed to take any pictures except after everyone has gone back. So we ended up posing at Musolla Engin to console ourselves, so to speak.

5. Another spontaneous activity, we decided to give Ummatic Week booths a visit after Bioprocess's lab. We took pictures like crazy, and we had a great time indeed!

5. Water shortage's days out; this was what we didn't tell most people. Adding to the fact that there were no water supply at UIA, our difficulty of going out without transport, we actually opted to stay outside for some new adventures. We had a night at Flamingo Hotel, and another two nights at Palace Hotel. Thanks to Arshana, Amer and Lutfi; of course.

We had some fun, most of the time just lying around, watch TV, read books, and get ourselves into deep girls talk. :p No pictures, though - confidential and classified.

5. Picnic@FRIM - Fauzan had described the details extensively in his blog; complete with pictures too.

6. Buka puasa @ Chicken Rice Shop - No pictures, yet to be submitted by the photographers of the day; Ann and Mun.

More adventures in the future? Bring it on.

Petition To Prime Minister

Society for Prevention of Cruelty on Animals (SPCA) is making an appeal to Prime Minister to amend the law protecting animal in Malaysia. Previously, the fine for animal cruelty is RM 200. This petition is hoped to raise the fine to RM 10,000.

Click on the banner for more information.

Listen, even if you're not an animal lover or animal activist; it wouldn't kill you just to sign the petition right? A few clicks, and voila! You made a difference. If that's not convincing enough, please do it on behalf of your friends who love animals, ok? :)

My cat Sassy is on her estrus cycle, yet again. It's funny to think how nature plays its role so well, there were two outstanding male cats around my neighbourhood; and Sassy indeed picked the best; the bigger, more beautiful (orange color and fluffy), and more masculine (haha!). The prospect of having another kittens, both exhilarating but worrying.

I'm thinking of hiring a caretaker (RM 200 for 4 months; food, litter sand are all provided - on weekends only.), but here in Kelantan it is quite out of place to hire a person just to look after cats. Another options, to persuade my dad to build a nice, and really BIG sangkar for them outside the house. So they can play comfortably but at the same time can be locked whenever the family members are not home.

We had two sangkars before this, but small ones when the kittens were still babies. We had to let them out so they get to play. But the results, one got hit by my dad's car, the others went missing or were picked by the children around the kampung (being an English Tabby cats they were, who wouldn't want them?). A nerve-racking experience!

Can't wait to be financially independent, I will have as many cats I can have!

Cryonics

There was an article in the papers recently about cryonics. I'm sure all of us know some basics regarding this. For those who might have forgotten or didn't know, in case we have outside visitors beside the 11 of us here, it is the freezing of cells in liquid nitrogen. These frozen cells can be kept forever as long as the liquid nitrogen is not exhausted, but it must also be kept in mind that liquid nitrogen is not cheap.

Back to the article, it mentioned about a company, Alcor, which is based in USA which deals with freezing of dead bodies and heads. To freeze dead bodies is much more expensive than the head, thus, head freezing is much more preferred. Besides that, freezing the head is much more easier, apparently.

In the process, all the body fluids are removed and will be replaced with liquid nitrogen as quickly as possible to prevent any damage to the body. A usual scenario in the scientific community, there is always an opposition. Frozen cells can be still viable if it is handled properly. But frozen body might not yield the same result. Experiments have been done with animals and all were failures.

This whole idea of freezing a person reminds me of the movie Demolition Man, which I used to fondly call it Dalmation Man. I was small at that time. In that movie, the character played by Sylvester Stallone and the bad guy (Wesley Snipes) were frozen for many years and then they were 'awakened'. They were all fine with no damage at all to their bodies. But that is Hollywood after all.

In my personal opinion, I think this is clearly impossible. Once a person dies, there is no way you can bring them back to life through this kind of technology. What these people believe is that maybe in the future, there would be some sort of technology that could cure their severe diseases, which actually caused their death in the first place. Death is inevitable. Everyone should accept that.

This brings us to another issue, wanting to live forever. (There was also a movie about this, but I forgot what it was called.) Why would anyone want that? As the days go by, everyone ages. You might live forever, but at the same time you'll be aging. You cannot possibly do the same activities you did when you were younger. Of course you can inject as much chemicals as you wish into your body believing it can actually help. But to what extend can it really help? Then there's always plastic surgery. It might the aging on the outside. But what about the organs on the inside?

Wouldn't living forever be boring? *yawns*

Just For Fun; I'm Bored.

I've been watching What a Girl Wants movie the third time, for two reasons; Oliver James and awesome songs. The storyline is quite typical, but fun nonetheless. Most of all, the songs are all that keep me glued in front of TV; this is my favorite - Half Life by Duncan Sheik.

I'm awake in the afternoon
I fell asleep in the living room
and it's one of those moments
when everything is so clear

before the truth goes back into hiding
I want to decide 'cause it's worth deciding
to work on finding something more than this fear
It takes so much out of me to pretend
tell me now, tell me how to make amends
maybe, I need to see the daylight
to leave behind this half-life
don't you see I'm breaking down

lately, something here don't feel right
this is just a half-life
is there really no escape?
no escape from time of any kind

I keep trying to understand
this thing and that thing, my fellow man

I guess I'll let you know
when i figure it out
but I don't mind a few mysteries
they can stay that way it's fine by me
and you are another mystery i am missing
It takes so much out of me to pretend

maybe, I need to see the daylight
to leave behind this half-life
don't you see I'm breaking down

Lately, something here don't feel right
this is just a half-life
is there really no escape?
no escape from time of any kind
come on lets fall in love
come on lets fall in love
come on lets fall in love
again

'cause lately something here don't feel right
this is just a half-life,
without you I am breaking down
wake me, let me see the daylight
save me from this half-life
let's you and I escape
escape from time
come on lets fall in love
come on lets fall in love
come on lets fall in love
again

Is UIA Becoming Paranoid Or What?

Something funny happened this morning.

I was in the midst of writing when I received a letter from UIA. At first I thought it was regarding the fine I have to pay, though I think it's little less important to be sent out all the way from KL to KB. Then, I noticed the heading; it was from Office of The Rector, Student Affairs.

These are the thoughts that came to my head;

1. I'm being warned about me being especially dormant in co-curicullar activities; but that's highly improbable.
2. I got an award! =p Impossible because I did nothing special these past two years.
3. They want me to participate in something? Nah.

Then, I opened the letter and I read.

"Ceh." That's all I said.

It turned out to be a warning letter and 3 pages of discipline articles, prohibiting students from taking parts in the election of Pengkalan Pasir taking place at Kelantan this early December. I assumed they send the letter to all Kelantanese students; so much for having the privilege of being a Kelantanese.

Though at my part, I'd say they picked up the wrong person because I never cared about politics and stuffs. For me politics is ugly, and I will not change my mind about it.

However, is it actually really necessary, sending all these warning letters?

A learning institution should have its own credibility, there are so many other things to be concerned about rather than this; pity.

*Notice:
1. Examination result will be out on November 28 after 6 pm. (I have a compound to be settled, I might not be able to have my results until I'm back at UIA later, huhu~ can I pay it online?)
2. Web-based add and drop duration for us is on Dec 1, after midnight. Girls, remember to drop our Skills subject, that we'll settle at CCAC later.

Dr. Klaus Wahle

I got my Bluetooth USB adapter. So, I decided to put up Dr. Wahle's picture from his talk which I wrote about previously.

7 Things Tag - Ati's.

I found this tag at some random blog, and decided to give it a try. Why don't you guys follow it up? One way of us knowing each other better, and it's fun too!

Seven things to do before I die:

1) To love, and to be loved
2) Perform hajj and umrah
3) Open a bookstore
4) Watch aurora borealis
5) Travel the world; Beijing, Vietnam, Cambodia
6) Adopt a child
7) Write a book

Seven things I just can't do:

1) Tolerate animal cruelty
2) Accept unpunctuality
3) Eat durian
4) Not listening to music
5) Not having a cat in house
6) Live in a mess
7) Leave butter out of my diet

Seven celebrity crushes:

1) Bryan Adams
2) Jude Law
3) John Cusack
4) Oliver James
5) Robert Pattinson
6) Simon Jackson
7) Prince Henry Charles Albert David

Seven oft-repeated words/phrases:

1) Oh, ok.
2) Everyone's different!
3) Well,
4) In sya Allah
5) Aha,
6) Ikutlah.
7) Sassy...

Seven things that attract me to the opposite sex:

1) Passionate eyes
2) Unkempt hair
3) Gentle manners
4) Have a knack for spontaneous adventures
5) Love of poetry, and arts
6) Ability to confront me when I'm wrong
7) Not intimidated by my personality

Tags: each members of Biotechnologist-to-Be.

blogging with Budapest in sight

since the so-called telephone line is not yet installed in my neighbourhood,i cannot log myself onto the internet.but,with the help from my Wanchu, i managed to 'sneak' into her office and browsed the net hehe.oh my, too many entries to be read.and to be digested too of course.i can't possibly put into words how boring this holiday is.apart from doing the usual 'cinderella's chores', nothing much can be done.oh yes, like fauzan, i read too.i'm currently reading an antology, Di Bawah Kerdip Lampu, Di Atas Pentas Itu.can't wait to see what next semester has to offer*dreaming eyes*

What is Education to You?

As usual, I was reading today's newspaper over a hot cup of coffee, which was quite good considering that I did it myself. *ahem*

Then I came across an article about the MTV VJ Hunt winner. Not that I care of actually, but DiGi was ever so kind to continually send me reminders of this event, it was hard to pass by any article related to this. The winner was a 20-year old fellow. I do not wish to further dwindle on his private life.

Moving on, he said something which obviously caught my attention and hence the reason for this post.

"So far, none of the permanent fixtures on the MTV Asia roster includes a Malaysian, and this is something that Aiman hopes to change, even if it means putting his studies on hold."

"Studies are something that you can go back to, even when you’re 30 or 40. But how many chances do you get to be an MTV VJ?"

Really?

I beg to differ. For me, education is the most important thing in my life. It makes living even more worthwhile. And of course there's the sunnah about it, which makes it even more important. Given the current situation, as compared to the olden days, we now have more comfort in acquiring knowledge. You don't see anyone riding a camel from Egypt all the way to China to seek knowledge. And there's also a vast area of knowledge to study, ranging from medicine to botany, engineering to architecture, etc. So, logically seeking knowledge is a lot more easier physically as compared to last time.

So, why is it when a person can continue pursuing education, that person suddenly decides to quit to pursue something else? In case of our VJ here, he left his education to pursue VJ-ing. One can claim that this is another sort of 'knowledge'. But seriously, can anyone benefit from it? There's a few things which doesn't really qualify as a type of knowledge. Same goes for actors, actresses, singers and the like. For me, this people are just around to entertain us. Nothing more.

Of course the VJ claims that "education can wait". That means, in future if he feels like continuing his studies, he will just pop back in. But from a few people I know of, it is extremely difficult to go back into studies once you're working, post-graduate studies apart. It's just difficult to adjust back into studying mode once you're used to working mode.

How 'bout when you're 30 or 40? Heh. Fate is not in our hands. What if you don't live upto 30 or 40? Wouldn't it be too late to regret?

I have nothing against this VJ. I just want to point out how important education is. You should do it when you have the chance. At the very moment. It isn't something you should put on hold, as you never know what the next day awaits you.

Article relating the VJ can be found here.

Notice: Textbook Chronicles.

salam and Selamat Hari Raya,

About the course Natural Resources Management, I'm just the coordinator but not the lecturer.For your information , for the course there will 3 part time lecturers to teach the course. Since the course can be divided into 3 main components which are forest/wildlife management, geology and marine/water resources, I'm now searching and looking for the experts to teach ecah respective components. For marine/water resources, I already managed to find one professor who used to work with Alam Sekitar Malaysia. For wildlife/forest management, I'm trying to contact someone from Perhilitan.

So for the references, I'm yet to discuss with the lecturers but as far that I know for last semester the students are not required to buy any textbook, since the course covers a lot of different components. So there is no specific book for Natural Resources. Anyway, I will inform you about any updates on this course.

Wassalam,

Cheers,
Sr. Zarina

When Orochimaru get bored...this happened

Ada masanya Yang tersirat Yang tersurat Adalah sama Ada masanya Pada seronok mengejar impian Kita terlupa Ada kecewa selain bahagia Ada masanya Hati ini tersilap Silap nilai Silap faham Ada masanya Kita perlu berani Berani untuk memulakan Berani untuk menamatkan Walaupun kita tahu tewas Ada masanya Penantian itu menyakinkan Namun ada yang menyakitkan Sakit yang hanya dirawat dengan masa Ada masanya Kita rimas dengan kehadirannya Tak sedar kasihnya Tak tahu cintanya Sampai masa Kita runsing dengan ketiadaannya Baru sedar pengertiannya Baru tahu pengorbanannya November 5, 10.38 am

Those Good Old Days

I was going through my archive files, and I found few sketches I did and the resulting colored files one year back. Wow, I thought; I forgot already how I did these.

I remember being drowned by stacks of GEMPAK, with few different pencils and A4 papers. Twisting around different images, trying to make one of my own. I remember going online, looking for different Photoshop tutorials just to get my sketches inked and colored and having online tutoring with few of my comic experts friends.

I was excited, and enthusiastic.

Not long after, I decided to stop abruptly. I didn't give any reasons, any justifications, or any excuses. Simply because I didn't want to disappoint myself.

There are so much to be handled, I thought. To be a science researcher, a writer, a bookshop owner, and a comic artist too? I thought, before I succumb myself to the hands of fate and face failure; I decided to win it over, I quit.

Of course, I was wrong.

*I watched Jamie's School Dinner last night. My, he's fabulous! I was immensely inspired, and Jamie Oliver has earned himself a respect from me. Now I'm thinking of looking for the DVD, oh money money.

Oh yes, and I want to share this sentence I took from Jamie's The Naked Chef 2 cookbook, I can't stop laughing everytime I read it.

I like to have some grilled bacon over my corn pancakes, drizzled with a little maple syrup. This sounds bloody horrid but it honestly tastes pukka!

I know, I know; stop talking about Jamie Oliver!

For the Food People

Here's the replies I received from the lecturers. Will update from time-to-time.

1. Dr. Elwathig:
   
   Walaikum Assalam wrt. wbrt.
   Dan Eid mubarak to all of you. Thanks a lot for your message. Till now I'm not sure that I am going to be the lecturer for (SBT 4534). But for this course any book of Analytical Chemistry, advanced analytical Chemistry, will help a lot as well as those have some chapters on instrumental analysis. Any how I shall do some search in our main library and send to you more information about this matter.
   Thank you once more
   Yours
   Elwathiq
   



2. Dr. Huzwah:
   
   Dear Arshana,
   For food biotechnology we are using Introduction to food biotechnology, Perry Johnson-Green, CRC series in contemporary food science, ISBN 0-8493-1152-7
   see you,.
   Dr. Huzwah
   



3. Dr. Arokiaraj:
   
   Attached is a list of recommended books for the course 4532. But then I
   will also give you handouts and printed materials to serve the needs of
   the course.
   

• Required Textbooks:


1. Shrewy, P.R., Napier, J.A. and Davies, P.J. (1998). Engineering Crop Plants for Industrial End Uses, Portland Press Proceedings, Portland Press, London, United Kingdom


2. Miesfeld, R. (1999). Applied Molecular Genetics. 1st ed. John Wiley & Sons.


3. Cunninghan, C.C. (1998). Recombinant Proteins from Plants: Methods in Biotechnology, Vol 3, Humana Press, New Jersey.


4. Harwood, A. J. (1996). Basic DNA & RNA Protocols. Methods in Molecular Biology, Vol 58, Humana Press, New Jersey.



• Recommended Books:




1. Meager, A. (2002). Gene Therapy Technologies, Application & Regulations: From Laboratory to Clinic. John Wiley & Sons.


2. Simmonds, N. W. (1979). Principles of crop Improvement. Longman Press.


3. Curiel, D.T & Douglas, J.T. (2002). Vector targeting for therapeutic gene delivery. John Wiley & Sons

Hiya, Mate.

"Now, I'm going to put the yeast in. Johny mate, what exactly is this yeast things? Sort of like spores isn't it?"

"It's microorganisms."

"Oh, that sounds very scientific."

I just laughed out loud, that's so him. I had lunch this afternoon, sitting in front of TV I checked out Travel & Living. That's it, two episodes in a row; The Naked Chef and Oliver's Twist. What an appetizer!

Reason number 1, eventhough what you're eating at the moment is not so inviting, watching the meals prepared by Jamie Oliver helps out a little bit. Reason number 2, if that's not helping, Jamie Oliver himself is yummy enough.

Wicked - easy weezy - it's dead easy, mate.

I can't help but just glued seeing Jamie's animated attitude in his kitchen. I mean, his aura is like just pouring out of himself; the passion and the excitement - it's killing me. Now, we don't get that very much around here, are we? Creativity, the urge to make a difference, and believing what's in yourself.

Well, the episode today is one of my favorite; bread and dough. More than I know, and tried as I may not to cultivate it; I'm very much attracted to kitchen as much as my mom. And as I get to read books for the rest of the holidays, one problem arises; I become dreamy. Right now I'm thinking - a bread and cookies outlet, which serves breakfast with books is quite an appetite.

I just noticed one thing, all of my favorite icons; Jude Law, Ian Wright, Jamie Oliver - all of them speaks British accent. Now, that's got to be something.

Write, Write and Send Away!

I just finished writing emails to our lecturers enquiring about textbooks. For Environment groups, all are done but Environmental Laws and Policies because I couldn't find the lecturer's details. I've also send one for Natural Resource Management. To Food groups, I shall leave the template here and you guys can use it for Food lecturers. (Specifically noted to Arshana; =p)

Assalamualaikum Sir, and eid mubarak.

I'm (name), from Biotechnology class Batch Nov 03/04. My friends and I have been thinking of enquiring you about the textbook we're going to use for next semester. You'll be the lecturer for (course title and code), right, Sir?

As far as we know, Darul Kutub is no longer operating and how will the university provides books purchasing facility is very much unheard of. Due to these unknown circumstances and unforeseen consequences, my friends and I think it might be advantageous if we know which textbooks to use beforehand and make the order/purchase right away. Otherwise, like previous semesters we'll have to order the books at the beginning of the semester and we're going to only receive it after two weeks to one month, which is very inconducive for us to study without
any references and at the same time classes are proceeding.

So, if there's any chance you have finalize the textbook, we would be delighted if you could send us the details of the textbook, and we'll handle the rest by ourselves. Thank you, sir, and looking forward to meet you in class next semester.

Wassalam and have a nice day. :)

Well, a man does what he can do, right? Hehe.

*Updates:

He he, I can't help but smiling. Got a reply from Dr. Jalal, this is what he said;

HI

Walaikum salam and eid mubrak u too. Thank you for yur concern about the book. Don't worry my good student. My class note is sufficient for all of u. Library may have some book. But I have used few books. So, you just follow the library book if u needed. If u really want to buy I will tell u later. Now enjoy ur holiday. Dr. Jalal never wants to give problem to the students. I always think ur problem is my problem. ok. until then ta ta. cheers.

ur gentle man sirrrr (sedhikit jahat)

Well, I might want to agree that this whole textbook things is not just about to prepare early for the semester, it also means catching up with lecturers. Too bad we're not going to be with Sr. Anil's class next semester, I would've lighten up little bit reading/listening to her enthusiastic stories.

Ok, more replies and I will post it here. Oh, yes. Arshana I missed your message this morning, gomennasai.

*Updated at 1303; reply from Br Faizul;

Assalamualaikum WBT,

Actually, I am the coordinator for Environmental Biotechnology. ForNatural
Resource management, you have to ask Sister Zarina.

For Environmental Biotechnology, 2 books are required:

1) Environmental Biotechnology: theory and application. Gareth M. Evans and
Judith C. Furlong. John Wiley and sons.

2) Environmental Biotechnology Alan Scragg Longman-Pearson

For the text book, you can use either one. But Alan Scragg is the
maintextbook. If all of you want to have this/these book/books, I can arrange
with the supplier because you cannot find these books in ordinarybookstore and
its quiet expensive. In fact all the Environmenatl Biotech'sbooks are expensive
because we dealing with industrial application.Anyway they have special rate for
student and international edition.

OK C ya next semester.

Wassalam

Already sent a forward email to Sr Zarina. So lonng!

Au Revoir

It's been awhile since I wrote anything here. Lack of idea perhaps. Or maybe lack of enthusiasm.

Another 24 days to go before all of us head back to campus life, like it or not. It's been 2 solid years since we've known each other. It has been fun. It has its ups and downs. I never knew anyone from the opposite gender since now. And please refrain yourself from stating that I don't have a social life. I already know that.

In the semester ahead, we will no longer be in the same class since we'll be taking different concentrations. Not 100% at least. But there's still the nest following semester, and a year after that.

I sure would miss the LCD + laptop fixing things in the mornings. Eating lunch and dinner together. Copying each others' assignments, not always though.

Aahhh... Nostalgic.

Oh well. See you guys next semester. And good luck!

Of Smallville, Generalization, and Books!

Chloe: Someday, somehow; you need to share your inner with someone
Kent: Why?
Chloe: If not, you will be alone. Nobody will really be with your side.

Some people might be too sensible to agree with Chloe's statement, but I've always think it's true. Maybe for now I'd think that I'm doing just fine alone, or maybe I'd become dependent on every person I pass through. As I grow up however, I've come to realize that sooner or later I'll need and I'll have someone to share my steps with.

I'm particularly very much driven by the statement of Dr. M. Scott Peck;

two person in love are people that are able to live independently of each other but choose to live together.

and;

the only way to ensure yourself being loved is to be a person worthy of love.

II

I had a conversation with a friend yesterday and I happened to tell the story of situation where a lecturer once made a note on why it was us girls who pick up and assemble the laptop and lcds to the class when there were a bunch of guys whom tasks was usually assigned to. And, remember one of us answered; Kenapa mesti lelaki?

At the time, yes I was amused. Then this friend of mine added another insight to the situation, which I've come to think about and very much grateful for it to be pointed out. I once wrote in my Friendster profile; people loves to generalize. We tend to associate things generally such as; women are lousy drivers, guys are insensitive.

Why do we generalize? Why do we not see people as individuals? In case of ours, maybe us, doing those laptop and lcds assembly things, did not represent new-age-capable-independent-women-who-think-that-guys-are-hopeless, maybe it's because that's who we are, regardless of gender, we would be doing the same thing out of the same conscience and awareness.

Well, I didn't put this idea here to stir up some debate, it would be endless. It's just one point I think worth to be pondered about.

III

I bought few books; The Sunday Philosophy Club, Artemis Fowl The Eternity Code and mXe!. Hoopefully these books will keep me going for the remaining holidays. Ati the bookworm gene from now on is actively expressed!

Oh, yes. I found this really nice quote;

Blogging: What it reveals are noteworthy, but what it hides is more interesting.

Intriguing, isn't it?

Lutfi's personality test - very doubtful though

Hoho...jumpa mende alah ni kat blog mirul...aku pun acu cuba try test laa...cambest jer...

You Are 70% Weird

You're so weird, you think you're *totally* normal. Right? But you wig out even the biggest of circus freaks!

How Weird Are You?

You Are Chinese Food

Exotic yet ordinary.People think they've had enough of you, but they're back for more in an hour.

What Kind of Food Are You?

You Are 80% Boyish and 20% Girlish

You have a tough exterior - and usually a tough interior to match it. You're no nonsense, logical, and very assertive. Sometimes you can't understand women at all, even if you're a woman yourself. You see things rationally, and don't like to let your emotions get the best of you.

How Boyish or Girlish Are You?

You Are 20 Years Old

Under 12: You are a kid at heart. You still have an optimistic life view - and you look at the world with awe. 13-19: You are a teenager at heart. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world. 20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences. 30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more! 40+: You are a mature adult. You've been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax.

What Age Do You Act?

Smile!

Life can be a misery sometimes, and being constantly happy is not an assurance you'd get in a perfect life.

Sometimes we don't need new information, we just need to be reminded!

Stop trying to be perfect, have less expectations. Expectations set up for anger and disappointmets.

Tips to keep cool;

1. Humility helps - Relax a little. Allow for others to sometimes get what they want.
2. Decide what is really important in your life - Have things in perspective, and don't get upset over details.
3. Accept what is - Don't argue with reality, it's a waste of time. When you argue with reality, reality wins!

Source: Andrew Matthews' Happiness Now.

Life Has Never Been Sweeter

I

For days you sweat yourself, with tears and blood. You lash out everything in the course of it; sadness, anguish, joys. You yearn, you question, and you wait. It was not easy, but you take anything as it come. This time you had learnt your lesson; that patience is the key.

Then, when it ends. When the moment comes, even it is for just one second - you have peace. And that moment of peace, you breath it in; all of it. Even there's more to come later, you do not let the moment pass; nothing is taken for granted.

Life, the very life itself; is a perfect bliss.

II

I'm having quiet raya this time, been staying at home with not so many people coming's over. It's nearly perfect, one of my favorite time; to drown in my favorite books with continous cups of hot chocolate or nescafe accompanied by subtle backgrounds of light & easy collections.

Certainly, I do not deny the comfort of a companion and a family though sometimes they indeed drive me crazy. :p

It's Eid.

Today is Eid, 1st of Syawwal 1426 and yesterday was Ramadhan.

My wish, Eid Mubarak to all of my friends. Taqabbalallahu minna wa minkum, in sya Allah.

lepas solat subuh...

hari ni mungkin hari terakkhir kita berpuasa.....
ada 2 perkara yang saya fikirkn semasa seorang2 di KLIA (old passenger travelling alone)hehe... dan juga yang saya fikirkan di rumah setelah melakukan sedikit pembacaan.

1) seringkali berlaku apabila kita tersedar untuk taat, hormat dan berkhidmat dengan baik tanpa rasa malas, tanpa rasa tak puas hati, tanpa apa2 saja rasa yang timbul dari hati yang tak berapa nak elok kepada kedua ibu bapa kita semuanya sudah terlambat.

2) seringkali juga berlaku, apabila kita tersedar untuk beribadah dengan bersungguh-sungguh, ingin meletakkan Allah pada tempat pertama dalam hati kita, kita juga sudah terlambat.

kemudian, saya terfikir mana satu yang paling saya takut..yang mula2 atau yang kemudiannya. akhirnya kesimpulan yang dapat saya buat ialah keduanya penting. yang pertama itu penting kerana redha Allah terletak pada redha ibu bapa. yang kedua itu pula penting kerana ia memang penting. itu tujuan kita hidup. apa sekalipun yang kita lakukan adalah kerana Allah.

kemudian, saya pandang diri saya...pandang dalam2. apa yang saya harapkan, apa yang saya panjatkan pada Allah dalam hati saya...
"janganlah hendaknya Allah bolak-balikkan hati ini setelah diberi hidayah, dan semoga Ramadhan akan datang masih jadi milik saya yang sempurna.saya takut.takut amat. saya mahu lakukan sesuatu....sesuatu untuk keluarga saya. berikanlah kami hidayahMu.

Kepada sahabat2 saya,
Mohon ampun dan maaf atas segala salah dan silap kerana saya ini cuma manusia.....
Selamat Hari Raya
jemputlah datang rumah. oleh kerana tahun ini mungkin tiada rumah terbuka, keputusan yang dibuat ialah hri-hari adalah rumah terbuka. jemput datang rumah ye semua =)