What's hot? Tomorrow is the Merdeka Day and two of my colleagues are getting married. One is in this afternoon and another one will be on the day after our independence day. So, congratulations to Lakshmi, Malaysia & Nor Aminah!
A lot of people have been asking me with the same one (I don't know how to label it) question. Bila nak kahwin? And the same answers I've been using for the past few years. Either Insya-Allah or Belum masuk usia kahwin Rasulullah lagi.
Don't be surprised, among my circle of friends, I could say that I'm the one who prefer to marry at the young age. By my age now, my mother has already a 3-year-old son and a 6-months daughter. And if you've been listening to me very closely over the past few years, maybe you can recall my favorite number for my children 'collection'. I even have prepared their names and what kind of education that will suit them. And I told this to my mum, my best friends and some of my classmates. Until my mum said I should stop talking about this issue because it made her scared.
After started working, then I realized that there is a long list; what you need to do, what you need to have before bringing in other people's daughter. And the list can be much longer to the eldest in the family like me - with 3 younger sisters and 2 younger brothers.
Last April, my best pal asked me why I love to have such a big family. Unfortunately, I failed to answer it straightaway. This morning while happily cleaning myself in the bathroom, I realized that I'm a selfish person. I might be using my further anak to fulfilling my unachievable dreams. That's why I've been planning all of these, if not crappy, scary ideas for the past few years. At the moment, while typing this journal, I'm actually laughing at myself - how silly I could be sometimes.
For those who is getting married sooner or later, Selamat Pengantin Baru. And Selamat Hari Merdeka to all of you. Don't forget to memorize the lyric of Negaraku!
Thursday 30 August 2001
Monday 27 August 2001
Five
I didn't get the ticket! but I ended spending the whole evening with my best pal, Mus and my ex-high school seniors - Ameer & Kidi. We managed (?) to catch Anuar Zain's performance at, guess where, Pandan Indah FAJAR. Anyway, it was a nice show and he had proved to me that Anuar Zain really can sing, live lagi. Panas! During the show, there was a male fan who wanted to whisper something to Anuar Zain, but accidentally kissed the artiste's cheek. Merah muka adik Ziana Zain ni.
I would like to apologize to a group of people who are offended with my remark on meritocracy. That's just a personal opinion and I wasn't intended to promote any individual's or group's ideology.
Yesterday I read the story of Zuleika Farouq, a 7-year-old girl, who is ready to take her A-Level exam by the end of this year. My first impression was her parents must be crazy. By that age, some of my cousins are still struggling to learn the alphabet. But it wasn't that long until I finished reading the article. She started to read at the age two and begin to play the piano a year after that. And mathematics a few years later. In other words, she is genius!
Some of us may be asking, isn't that too early for a little girl to do a task normally for 17 or 18-year-old teens? We need to remember that kids are fast learner and some of them are very eager to expand their horizons. If we don't encourage them, I'm very positive that they will become demotivated to increase their knowledge. I've had a couple of friends who started to read at the age of 3 or 4 but at the end working as a clerk at one of the commercial banks in Melaka or still struggling to get a job after, last month, one year came out from a polytechnic.
But, the process of nurturing a child should be voluntarily. Once you forced them, the journey will become less and less exciting.
How come nobody is asking me about the Japanese soap opera that I mentioned last week? Am I the only one watching that show? Tengoklah, best tau!
A special thanks to Rose Diana for being the first to throw a few words in my guestbook. Terima kasih.
I would like to apologize to a group of people who are offended with my remark on meritocracy. That's just a personal opinion and I wasn't intended to promote any individual's or group's ideology.
Yesterday I read the story of Zuleika Farouq, a 7-year-old girl, who is ready to take her A-Level exam by the end of this year. My first impression was her parents must be crazy. By that age, some of my cousins are still struggling to learn the alphabet. But it wasn't that long until I finished reading the article. She started to read at the age two and begin to play the piano a year after that. And mathematics a few years later. In other words, she is genius!
Some of us may be asking, isn't that too early for a little girl to do a task normally for 17 or 18-year-old teens? We need to remember that kids are fast learner and some of them are very eager to expand their horizons. If we don't encourage them, I'm very positive that they will become demotivated to increase their knowledge. I've had a couple of friends who started to read at the age of 3 or 4 but at the end working as a clerk at one of the commercial banks in Melaka or still struggling to get a job after, last month, one year came out from a polytechnic.
But, the process of nurturing a child should be voluntarily. Once you forced them, the journey will become less and less exciting.
How come nobody is asking me about the Japanese soap opera that I mentioned last week? Am I the only one watching that show? Tengoklah, best tau!
A special thanks to Rose Diana for being the first to throw a few words in my guestbook. Terima kasih.
Saturday 25 August 2001
Four
Oh, my God! My inbox was flooded with hundreds of emails. I was away for a 5-day-course. Luckily, there is not much work at the office. If not, I'll be dead by next week. Actually, I'm in the mood for MERDEKA. Aren't you? Especially, after watching those patriotic ads on the telly. We do have a lot of creative people in Malaysia!
At last we will have the opportunity to watch our first and only representative to the Cannes Film Festival, Kaki Bakar, that will be shown in the local cinemas starting this Sept, 20th. Horary!!! But it is quite sad to know that this movie is not in the list for Asia Pacific Film Festival, which I think has the chance to win top awards. And I'm very positive the Indonesians will love Kakang (Khalid Salleh) and his son played by Ngasrizal Ngasri. But I'm puzzled who played the leading actress? Until I read the Utusan, I thought Normah Damanhuri starred in it but the paper said it was Azizah Mahzan? Mana satu ni?
There were a couple of emails asking me to comment on meritocracy. I'm neither pro nor against this issue, but to have a same level of playing field, there are many factors to be considered.
How can we expect all rural students with limited facilities such as electricity, teaching aids, reading materials, information and communication technology (ICT) and lower standard of living to have the same performance with their counterpart in the urban areas. I would like to suggest the quota system is based on the economic background regardless what race you are. If majority of them are Malays then, Alhamdulillah, you've helped the Malays without denying other poor non-Malay students right to enjoy tertiary education. But, further studies by professionals will be required so that the just and sound policy is employed.
I'm going to Istana Budaya (IB) tonight to experience my second Malay theater, Cindai (my first at IB). Anyone interested to join me?
At last we will have the opportunity to watch our first and only representative to the Cannes Film Festival, Kaki Bakar, that will be shown in the local cinemas starting this Sept, 20th. Horary!!! But it is quite sad to know that this movie is not in the list for Asia Pacific Film Festival, which I think has the chance to win top awards. And I'm very positive the Indonesians will love Kakang (Khalid Salleh) and his son played by Ngasrizal Ngasri. But I'm puzzled who played the leading actress? Until I read the Utusan, I thought Normah Damanhuri starred in it but the paper said it was Azizah Mahzan? Mana satu ni?
There were a couple of emails asking me to comment on meritocracy. I'm neither pro nor against this issue, but to have a same level of playing field, there are many factors to be considered.
How can we expect all rural students with limited facilities such as electricity, teaching aids, reading materials, information and communication technology (ICT) and lower standard of living to have the same performance with their counterpart in the urban areas. I would like to suggest the quota system is based on the economic background regardless what race you are. If majority of them are Malays then, Alhamdulillah, you've helped the Malays without denying other poor non-Malay students right to enjoy tertiary education. But, further studies by professionals will be required so that the just and sound policy is employed.
I'm going to Istana Budaya (IB) tonight to experience my second Malay theater, Cindai (my first at IB). Anyone interested to join me?
Tuesday 21 August 2001
Three
Welcome home to my dear auntie Midah, who just arrived from London for one week visit. And thanks for the delicious British chocolate. To my cousin Nurul, thanks for the t-shirt. Yeap, nice color!
I would like to say thank you to Shah too, for a wonderful afternoon last Saturday. How do you find so much times to decorate your home? We spent the whole afternoon watching the Cit Cat Party. Amboi, melaram habis Azwan Ali. Jee, you looked so gorgeous at the party and I like your kontot hairstyle! There were so many big names at the gathering includings Ferhad, Nora, Dayang Nurfaizah, Ziela, Kuza, Maya Karin, Jun, Tomok and X-Factor. Kelasss, tak reti-reti lagi!
Anybody out there watching the Long Vacation on TV3? My God, I think I've addicted to this Japanese soap opera. Why don't you have try on this weekend (Saturday & Sunday) at 6pm and send to me your comment?
Do I need a guestbook? Tak nampak macam kampung ke?
Guys, the band Couple is returning to the scene again with turning melancholy to magic. To those who rindukan MatChap and Azhan especially ex-MCBantings, better catch this album now!
I would like to say thank you to Shah too, for a wonderful afternoon last Saturday. How do you find so much times to decorate your home? We spent the whole afternoon watching the Cit Cat Party. Amboi, melaram habis Azwan Ali. Jee, you looked so gorgeous at the party and I like your kontot hairstyle! There were so many big names at the gathering includings Ferhad, Nora, Dayang Nurfaizah, Ziela, Kuza, Maya Karin, Jun, Tomok and X-Factor. Kelasss, tak reti-reti lagi!
Anybody out there watching the Long Vacation on TV3? My God, I think I've addicted to this Japanese soap opera. Why don't you have try on this weekend (Saturday & Sunday) at 6pm and send to me your comment?
Do I need a guestbook? Tak nampak macam kampung ke?
Guys, the band Couple is returning to the scene again with turning melancholy to magic. To those who rindukan MatChap and Azhan especially ex-MCBantings, better catch this album now!
Friday 17 August 2001
Two
I went to Nora's website. Guess what I found? Pictures of me during the karaoke contest at Sepetang Bersama Nora. I lost to 3 talented fans of Nora - Jahliah Mahat, Yani of Harian Metro and this gentleman which I forgot his name). But what make me proud is the good feedback on my performance. Nora, through her website, comments, "Ni dia ..yang bagi hadiah 'teddy bear' menyanyikan lagu 'Pinta'. Sambil nyayi bagi hadiah 'teddy bear' kat Nora. Wah! persembahan dahsyat!" I was surprised Jaja didn't win the contest. Well, she sang beautifully, the crowd loved her and even Azwan Ali joked that she was miming. She sounds like Nora. Anyway, the judges' decision is final and they are all professionals too.
I met my ex-classmate, Rizal on the way back from Friday prayer. Didn't I change a lot? Everybody said, "Tak banyak berubah." Should I fell flattered or offended? Any suggestion? Anyway nice to meet you. And to all ex-Merahans, Rizal is working at Takaful. And we have Joey Lee at HSBC and Azizul Shaari at Arthur Anderson. Where are others?
Thanks to all of you who sent emails to me. Keep in touch, kay.
I met my ex-classmate, Rizal on the way back from Friday prayer. Didn't I change a lot? Everybody said, "Tak banyak berubah." Should I fell flattered or offended? Any suggestion? Anyway nice to meet you. And to all ex-Merahans, Rizal is working at Takaful. And we have Joey Lee at HSBC and Azizul Shaari at Arthur Anderson. Where are others?
Thanks to all of you who sent emails to me. Keep in touch, kay.
Monday 13 August 2001
One
I'm so confused. When I woke up this morning, I felt so great and fresh. Everything went so smoothly. But now, I'm so demotivated. Must be the module 4 test! I'm very positive that I'll fail the test badly. Arrgh, who cares. Life is too short to be wasted on thinking about that insignificant assessment. 4 down and 3 more to go.
Last week, I went to see Dari Jemapoh Ke Manchestee with Mus at KLCC. I'm so surprised the LPF gives the green light to the movie. Are they becoming more lenient these days? Anyway, this is one of the best Malay films ever produced. To those of you who haven't watch this film, please hurry.
I just bought 2 new CDs: Pretty Ugly - AbstrakVersiFantasi and Ferhad - Soul Alive. **** for both of them. I'll post up the review later. In this year alone, I have bought: M. Nasir - Phoenix Bangkit, Camelia - Mimpi, Dayang NurFaizah - Seandainya Masih Ada Cinta, Syafinaz - Syyh.... Syafinaz and Nora - Kirana.
When are they going to show the 4th season of Ally McBeal? What the Ntv7 shown was the episode of Ally (A 30-minute cut and paste from the first season of Ally McBeal show). Hello, Fox is going to broadcast the 5th season soon! I can't wait to see Robert Downey Jr. in it.
What's hot in KL? The ERL track is making progress but the proposed fare should be revised. Good attendance at both concerts - Jamal Abdillah and Ziana Zain. Congratulation! And not to forget VCD. I really hope everybody will play their roles. It's time for us to start nurturing ourselves to honor others' intellectual property. RM10 could be ideal for an original VCD and RM19.90 for the CD. If KRU Record can still profits at that price, why can't others?
Last week, I went to see Dari Jemapoh Ke Manchestee with Mus at KLCC. I'm so surprised the LPF gives the green light to the movie. Are they becoming more lenient these days? Anyway, this is one of the best Malay films ever produced. To those of you who haven't watch this film, please hurry.
I just bought 2 new CDs: Pretty Ugly - AbstrakVersiFantasi and Ferhad - Soul Alive. **** for both of them. I'll post up the review later. In this year alone, I have bought: M. Nasir - Phoenix Bangkit, Camelia - Mimpi, Dayang NurFaizah - Seandainya Masih Ada Cinta, Syafinaz - Syyh.... Syafinaz and Nora - Kirana.
When are they going to show the 4th season of Ally McBeal? What the Ntv7 shown was the episode of Ally (A 30-minute cut and paste from the first season of Ally McBeal show). Hello, Fox is going to broadcast the 5th season soon! I can't wait to see Robert Downey Jr. in it.
What's hot in KL? The ERL track is making progress but the proposed fare should be revised. Good attendance at both concerts - Jamal Abdillah and Ziana Zain. Congratulation! And not to forget VCD. I really hope everybody will play their roles. It's time for us to start nurturing ourselves to honor others' intellectual property. RM10 could be ideal for an original VCD and RM19.90 for the CD. If KRU Record can still profits at that price, why can't others?
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