Happy New (and blessed) year~

It’s 1 Muharram 1430. What have you done upon reaching the New Year in Islamic calendar? What have I done? Have I been a good Muslim? Have I contributed enough in ensuring my place at the unimaginable beauty of Jannah? (Heaven). I know I am imperfect, you are imperfect, but if we believe in God’s Love and Mercy, instead of saying we’ll change one day, why don’t we do it today? This year. It’s a new chapter and we’ll decide what to write on these pages. Make them colorful, but still abide by His laws. It will definitely make our life more calm, contented and more importantly, blessed by Him.

Ya Allah, Dear Lord, on this blissful Awal Muharram, bless and love my brothers and sisters who are reading this, bless their families with good health and fortunes, strengthen their iman and faith, give them the pleasure of ibadah and keep them away from fitna’ and misfortunes. Plant the Islamic values in them and their families, and put them in YOUR heaven without hisab. Amin.

Note: Happy Gregorian New Year too.

Oh.Future.Please Be Bright.

I think I haven’t write anything meaningful (read: serious) for quite sometimes. Maybe seriousness is not in. Maybe I need to make new resolution on not being serious on blogs. Ok, this sound serious. Lol.

Anyway, 5 freaking years had passed. So where am I now? Answer: Duduk rumah, goyang kaki, jadi belon. Seriously. I used to be such an optimistic person (maybe not verbally, but my inner self is filled with optimism energy) but lately I feel the degree of optimism is slowly declining (faster by the state of where I am: jobless, no job interviews etc2). Ok, I’ve just graduated, I shouldn’t give up too soon but I’m trying to figure out a fallback plan. The what ifs are bothering me every day (while I’m watching Astro while eating chocolates, especially the Travel and Living Channel. They are living their dream lives and I am………….soon to be filled).

What if I’m not hired by the time of my graduation day?
What if the economic recession continues to make it hard for me to be employed?
What if I gain weight and I look like mess on my graduation day?
What if MU doesn’t win any trophy this season (apart for the marvellous first ever world club cup that day)?

(See, I think too much)

Anyway, I’ve thought of furthering my studies, but there are concerns on the courses and the fees (especially oversea). I am setting my mind to do Msc in engineering management (or anything equivalent to that), if I am not employed by March (ok, that’s first resolution). Plus, I think I’m procrastinating. I have filled my to-do list a few months ago and I need catching up to do. (Note: involve something with car and also the traveling part). Okay, now that I write it down, I guess I am normal. A bit abnormal due to excessive thinking that leads to minimal depression but will be easily cheered by anyone who wants to offer job / holiday package / movie tickets / Any activities paid by the other party (LEGAL only). Anyone interested? Heh.

By the way, best ke kerja kat panggung wayang? (Another fallback plan :p).

MOKA Langkawi Trip

I have just got back from my Langkawi Trip. It’s been quite sometimes since I’ve been there, the last time with my late grandfather and grandmother. So it felt like a brand new Langkawi. By the way, it’s a family trip with 40 of us.

We chartered a bus (oh, first time too) as it would be easier (so we thought) which was delayed for some reasons (Abang, we never blame you okay). All right, let me summarize the trip activities.

First Day

Arrived at 6 plus am. Ferry was at 8 (ke 9. Damn you short term memory -_-). Kami semua bekerjasama membuat keretapi dan memunggah beg yang berkilo kilo dan berdozen dozen itu (a little bit exaggeration). Anyway, nobody curi tulang so great job on the bags people! =).So we arrived there early and have to wait before we can check in, so we hang around on the beach (by the way, we’ve stayed at Malibest, along Chenang Beach). So white and sandy and oh so blue-ish green ocean. And no litter. Oh, love love it. It’s a free activity day, so we just hang out, getting some tan under the coconut tree (lol), main galah panjang, belalang belatuk while observing people (plus analyzing).
We went for dinner where it had great soup (similar to nenek’s) and played ‘Are You Smarter than Fifth to Tenth Grader’ Game. Great day. Tiring Day. Off to sleep we were.

Second Day

It’s Jalan-jalan Day. We went to Makam Mahsuri (Oh, it’s upgraded from last time), Cable Car Ride (OMG, I have faced my fear of height and it was all worth it when I was at the top, watching the gorgeous view of Langkawi Island), Kraftangan gallery (not really my thing but I’m sure the Aunties and others enjoyed the batik) and last but not least the hunt for chocolates (Wuhuuu!). We had dinner at this restaurant (Wendy kot) and had Guess Who game, where we had to guess who we were andddd the Karaoke Competition. Surprisingly I’ve got second! Wahahaha. So happy :p.

Third Day

It was A-MOKA race (MOKA is the family acronym from Atuk and Nenek names) day. Some glitches occurred but glad it went okay. Then it’s sand sculpture competition. In the evening we’ve played beach soccer and mandi laut and after that, the most anticipated event of the trip: Retro Night. Oh, how everyone dressed up and how people stared at us as we were from another world (it’s 60’s 70’s 80’s night peeps). The performances from families and group were entertaining. Much better than Pangkor Trip (all family trips were fun anyway ;p). Great night to end our journey. Anyway, Yellow team won everything. So, congrats to them and may they give chance to others next time. (I can’t stand the ‘Give me Y, Give me E, Give me L,L again, Give me O, Give me W- YELLOW’ chant. Seriously. Hahaha). Hang out by the beach for a while then off to bed (Too tired).

Fourth day

Bye Bye Langkawi. It’s been great. It’s been Super Fun. Although it might not be as smooth as we planned it to be, they were all minor glitches. Thanks everyone and hopefully we have more of this in the future! I LOVE MOKA!


P/S: People, please save the pics and video performances in a CD and give it to me okay. Terima Kasih.

Final part (Memoir)

Ok. Pictures do speak thousand words (with helps of additional words below :p).

Okay. I still haven’t finished my memoir. So here goes my final part of memoir.

Dedication to housemates (whether they read this or not):

IT peeps : You guys were cool although we didn’t hang out much (sebab ade 1 kereta saje. Wuu)

Ita: Although you were no longer a housemate during final year, but it's been fun knowing you. Stay friendly and take care.

Siti: Baru kenal for 1 year but you’ve been a great story teller and housemate to talk to (especially during exam week). Keep on being rajin and cun and pandai menyanyi. Hehe.

Muni: New housemate but 5 years coursemate. Jaga diri elok-elok and drive carefully =).

Sheila: We’ve known each other since Form 1. But being in UTP and being housemates were great. Rumah dekat je, anytime do meet up. And good luck with your Master! =)

Chaong: Oh, we used to be such good friends. What happened to that? Hehe. It's been joyful knowing adventurous you and I wish u all the happiness Ong.

Nadia: Baru dapat add ym and gtalk at the end :p. Awak memang cute and best. Semoga dapat pegi UK! =). Take care and keep in touch (dekat je K.Pilah and Seremban).

Naimah: Jangan banyak skandal. Hehe. Update on anything (on walk in interviews juga. Ahaha)

Mira: Owh Rakan Tengok Bola. I’ll miss every bola session at Ameeth (from it was just the two of us kan) and your thoughts and wisdom (Ini orang luas pengetahuan). Keep in touch too!

Hanisah: Oh, we went a long way back. Thanks for being one of my earliest friends. I’ll miss your hip and happening attitude (plus mak tiri behavior) and everything we’ve done together. Hanisah memang best! (and jangan lupe inform me on ehem ehem :p).

Maria: You’ve been a great friend to me especially this final year. We had our ups and downs and I hope you will always be my friend. Stay true and strong ok. You know I love you.

Aimi: Oh roommate. You annoy me, you talk so loud, you blab la bla. However, you’re the bestest friend one can find. You were there for me always (most of times la. When not dating. Haha). Datang KL jangan lupa inform ok. Or not it’s over. Hehe. I LOVE YOU SO MUCHHHH (Ok, too much PDA).

Additional people:

Meena: Meena, I’m so gonna miss you happening, funny self. Stay the same ok Meena (ok, boleh improve on the too soon too gabra behavior :p). Roger me ok!

Syamer: Oh coach. Oh kawan tengok bola. Although you annoy me sometimes, you’ve been great. Kahwin jangan lupa ajak mer.

Fareez: Although I’ve written about you before this, but what the heck, here’s a dedication. Thanks a lot for being a good friend, listener, crappier and adviser. You are different. Frank but true. Sayang kamu juga (Oh, this is first time I ever write this to a guy friend. Better appreciate it =)).

Anyway, I love you people (from all my memoirs). I may not say it in real life but I do. Thanks for making my life in UTP the one of the best times of my life.XOXO!