Tag post after Tagged by the Tagging game by the Tagger. LOL.

This is a bit late from the day Fareez tagged me but now that I’m home and in the mood of writing, here goes the 15 random facts people (apart from the Tafsiran Zainur he made) don’t know about me (if you do, just consider yourself lucky enough to really know me. LOL)

1. I like siku (as in elbow). Don’t ask what I mean by that. It’s weird but true. Haha.

2. I pride myself in being an orang Negeri Sembilan because I personally feel it’s a beautiful culture. That’s why I am very family oriented. And feminist (refer to Tafsiran Zainur).However, I am not proud of being associated with KJ.

3. I wanted to be a historian, archaeologist or journalist. Engineering is never my passion. But I’m learning to appreciate what I have.

4. My best personal achievement to me is not winning Anugerah Kurikulum, or been Vice President of Astronomy club (geeky stuff, I know. Haha) but to have written script for inter class drama competition back at MRSM and we did win for Best Actor (although script played minor role perhaps) because that was the time I felt I was able to write something good.

5. I want to make a change to the world somehow. Although I feel I do it half-heartedly.

6. It’s hard for me to trust people. That’s why I have trouble having best friends I can trust and tell everything to. This is including finding the right boyfriend and trusting him.

7. I love listening to people. I like hearing gossips, stories or problems. It opens up my mind and helps me understand people and life more.

8. I think I am pretty good in English but not excellent. I adore superb vocabulary people can come up with. And I’m terrible with grammar (have been / has been / had been? Who cares? Suck. Haha).

9. I hate being judgemental. And people who are judgemental. But I do judge people from appearances, so I hate myself? Nah, I just refrain myself to judge too soon or retract my judgement once I realize I’m being judgemental. Lot’s of judge words here. LOL.

10. I think too much (I think this is a known fact). I can think about future and beyond at once. Maybe that’s why I’m slow sometimes (counter back Tafsiran Zainur) because my mind keeps wandering around somewhere. Haha.

11. I can cry over and over again when watching Armageddon (especially the part when Bruce Willis was about to blow himself and recalled all the good memories). Deng, that was the saddest movie scene ever.

12. I don't think I have the best bond with my sisters. Especially my youngest sis. I try to figure out how I can improve this relationship. I love them though.

13. I can spend hours reading blogs. Yes, I am addicted to stories (mention in 7). Be it their own life or their own perception of life.

14. I am expressive. If I have something I don’t like, I’ll tell it. And if I’m happy, it’ll be written all over my face. It’s a setback sometimes because silence is better than harsh words / actions.

15. Last fact of the day. I do follow rule. Or maybe trying to. I am ‘skema’ at heart. I don’t see any negativities come off it. So people, do follow some (or all) rules if you can.

Finally done. Again, Selamat Hari Raya Maaf Zahir Batin (I don’t see what’s the fuss people are making about the Batin word. All up to your interpretation) to everyone who knows me or read my blog. Datangla beraya ke rumah! =)

The Invention of Television and all the joy it brings~

Okay. I am backdated when it comes to Malay series. Because honestly, none has ever attracts my attention. Or sustain the attention I gave when I’ve decided to watch them. I do support Malaysia film industry (although after countless disappointments) but not much on the series. Because it needs a really good story line to keep me interested. I am very sceptical and very logical. If I think it’s illogical, I simply stop watching them. So, recently, after hearing so many good reviews (Owh yeah, I was always fooled by reviews too) and no updates on the series I’ve been watching (yes, they are all Made in Hollywood), I’ve decided to watch KAMI.

Yeah, it was a tad late (Okla. Very late) discovery but it was good. Really really good. Better than some Hollywood series I’ve watched. It’s very logical and very hip. Very up to date (in term of fashion, music, lifestyle), and I’m sure most of the young teenagers (I’m in the transition state :p) can relate to. Screwed up families are always portrayed in Malay series, but I sense more honesty and realness in the series. Life is not all rainbows and flowery: they suck sometimes. Or most of the times. So we find comfort in people who understand us more: our friends. Or even cousins who are the same age as us (oh, I so can relate to that). The best part of this series is it didn’t try too hard to portray all these elements. I’ve seen exaggeration way too many times in Malay series / films, so to find one that really not OTT (Over the top) is such a relief. By the way, now I get it why people are really into underground music scene. It’s quite cool and not so phony. And I think Ezani (Ali) is super cute. Lol.

Okay, I think that revamp my spirit of supporting the local entertainment industry. I’m still a patriotic person with the hope of seeing my country becoming better in everything (that was deep :p). Raya is approaching, home and the festivities is waiting, so I would like to say sorry dorry, kemaafan dipinta sempena Aidilfitri ni. Ramadhan is ending and I hope I could do better for the next one. Amin. Drive carefully people!

Be a caring citizen of the world~

People! If you care about the environment please answer these survey questions. I am helping someone. You can either answer them in the comment section or send me an email at hi_zzzz@yahoo.com. TQ!!!!

1. Have you ever recycle your paper / bottles / anything recyclable stuff? If yes, how often do you do that?

2. Do you own a car / motorcycle? If yes, how many hours per day you are using them?

3. Have you ever littered? If yes, how often? (Answer honestly)

4. Have you ever joined or participate in any environment related activity?

5. What is your opinion on the environment-based activities in Malaysia?

6. Do you think the recycle bins in Malaysia is beneficial and efficient or not? If yes, state why.

7. What do you think can improve the awareness of recycling / environment condition in our country?

I don't forgive and forget. I get even. Haha.

I have a friend. He likes to think he’s different. He doesn’t like being typical. He even likes non typical girl. Not I’m saying he is a wannabe. He is really different. Although his star sign said most of the right things about him (even agreed by him), he still appears to be far from what we called the norm (he’s not eccentric though). I’ve done a poem on my roommate once (yes, sweet I know) so here’s an attempt of another ‘phony’ one.

Fareez went to a shop.
In the shop there are lots of things.
He asked the shop owner,
Can I have these things for free?
In your dream! Says the shop owner.
So he sleeps right there and he dreams.

So he dreams a wonderful dream
Take only one thing and you can have them all, says the shop owner again.
So he picks the best three: Plain Vanilla Ice Cream, Book and Diamond Ring
On Book, he knows they make him happy. But he’s picky.
On Diamond Ring, it’s flashy but it ain’t him.
So in the end he chooses the Plain Vanilla Ice Cream. He can eat, savour it and eat another one on any day of the week.

Then he wakes up. A dream is only a dream.
But there’s the shop owner with a Plain Vanilla Ice Cream in his hand.
It is a one fine day for an already smiley Fareez.
Dreams can turn into reality.

Metaphor? Go figure :p.

p/s: I guess this is an original piece. Haha.

Change. Evolution.

This FYP thingy is giving me flu, a cough, a sleeping disorder / deficit. Basically a haywire life for the moment. Cepatlaa habisss. Deng. Thus, another post to write.

Lately, I’ve been blog hopping to blog / blogs that love defining people. Like how these people from these certain places dress up, act, hangout places etc. I’m wondering, are we that easily be categorized? Maybe as a general, we fit under a category, but appearances and behaviours are complicated thing to judge. Anyway, we are entitled to write anything on our blog, so here are my opinions on the matter.

From my personal observation, people evolve. Or change. It can be either forward, or backward, up to personal interpretation. But people like to generalize these changes. Example:

1. From free hair to wearing tudung (or vice versa)
2. From liberal to conservative (or vice versa)
3. From a playboy to one lady man (or vice versa), etc2

I’m sure the former will receive praises and people will think it is definitely for better. How sure are we they will turn out good? A tudung wearer might have sex or have worse attitude than a free hair girl. A too conservative person can be too radical it can be obsessive / harmful. A one lady man can turn out to be under queen control and can’t make decision on his own. There are probabilities of these ‘better’ changes turn out to be the opposite of what people generally think. I’m not saying the latter is better, but the possibility of them to be better is also there. People might say, where’s the righteousness in showing your aurah, being too liberal or a playboy? I will say humans are not perfect. You are not. So do I. As long as there are rooms for improvements, I’m sure there can be changes for better. People learn from their mistakes. With age comes wisdom, says the philosopher. I will try not to be too judgemental and I hope other people won’t too.

“All changes are created in a moment, with a simple choice.” –R.T Gorham-

Truth or Dare?

This will be my shortest entry (by my standard :P)

I’m sure you guys have played the Truth or Dare game right? Well, watch the movie ‘love me if you dare’, a French movie which will open up your eyes to a different level of dare game. Because in the end, truth will prevail. In a weird absurd unique kind of way. Anyway, I always play the truth game because I know my honesty won’t hurt anyone, especially myself. But sometimes you have to break the circle of norm and be crazy sometimes. That’s how you enjoy life more. I think la. Opinion differs. I think I do will chicken out if it’s too vicious / embarrassing by my standard. But I’m willing to give it a shot. Because my blog’s name says it all. Unpredictable life it is. And I'm young still. Hehe.

Thus,
I’m Game Fareez. Bring it On! :p

P/S: The dare must not melanggar etika2 kehidupan. Sekian.

Responsive action~

I vow to myself to write in my blog every week. Although perchance what I write is not meaningful, or crappy in other phrase. Thus, to stay true to my words, I want to write about response to nasty words / actions.

Have you ever been in this kind of situation?

You: Dude, can you please lower your voice. I want to watch this movie.
That Dude: Do you think you own the cinema? Suke hati aku lah!
You (Option A): Are you that selfish?? You A******! This is not your cinema too! Have some respect!
You (Option B): I am asking you so that I and other people can watch this movie without being distracted. There’s no need for the harsh tone ok.

Well, just a favourite-all time scene (and due to the iklan digi teletubbies). There are so many examples where people are harsh to one another. It can be due to so many reasons. Our friends, boyfriends, family members can utterly do or say something that really pisses us off. So, what reaction will you give? A or B? Okay, maybe A is a bit OTT (Over the Top), but my point is you could respond by being angry or by calm. And we tend to do A. Where it can leads to a bigger fight. It is just like lighting petrol. It can burst. And just like fire, it takes time to extinguish. Or maybe die naturally.

I myself always feel irritated at an angry person. Because I feel I don’t deserve such treatment. But when I think about it again, my action of responding negatively to a negative situation is like the same pole of magnet pulled away from one another. We can never neutralise them. Until we change the pole. Or the other person does. Thus, I think whenever someone says or do something unkind / cruel / nasty, I will try to analyze them. Then I will act. Maybe it’s stress, maybe it’s due to hormonal imbalance (women only) or maybe they are certified a******* (I’ve got this info from The A****** book). The first two I can tolerate with but not with the last one. They will never change so it is okay to act A on them.

Anyway, we will never know how we will react. But it’s better to have this conscience. Hopefully it’ll help us manage our anger and channel them to do something more beneficial. Like our assignments and stuff (LOL).

S*** happens~

S*** happens. As simple as that. No it’s not. Especially if you hate using profanity due to some principle but when the patience is tested the profanity comes flowinggg out your mouth and your mind (I should use curse words anyway. Profanity sounds more decent.LOL). Anyway, when s*** happens, you tend to be angry. Of course you are angry. Are there any people who are happy when s*** happens? You can call me and tell me your tips. Or your phoni-ness of not accepting the anger. Maybe all these quotes about failure and rising up from failure prevent me from getting mad (a higher level than being angry) because I always believe grass is greener than the other side. Other side of what exactly? Pessimism? Shoot, I am writing this article while being angry because s*** has happened, still happening and I don’t know when will it stops.

This is the first day of Ramadhan and my patience is really tested. God, can you help your fragile follower to be patient? To go back being an optimistic person? Although sometimes I think I am pretending to be tough but it really hurts inside? The pain is linear with time. I think when it comes to the limit when the Hooke’s Law is applied, it can never go back to its original form. Because it has deformed. And when it fails, it fails la. You have to find new material where it can’t deform. Like adding reinforcement materials perhaps. Ok, I should stop before I keep on merapiking. At least it looks like I can write in intellectual language. Not using dogs as analogy. Haha.

P/S: Happy Ramadhan people. 0-0 to all. May we be better this Ramadhan. Start with not cursing =)~