Seven

So, how did I spend my long weekend? Nothing interesting on the first day. I was at home for the whole day, expecting to watch wonderful and cheerful merdeka-themed programmes on the TV. And I was badly disappointed especially with the TV3’s Setia Serumpun. Hello, where were our very talented people? The first episode (to mark the Indonesian independence day) featured Sheila Majid, Ning Baizura, Dayang Nurfaizah and Jamal Abdillah, which made me very satisfied with their superb performance.

Based on the standard that they’ve set, I believe everybody will expecting the same quality, if not better, for the second episode, which is to celebrate our Merdeka Day. Other big names such as Syafinaz, Zainal Abidin, M. Nasir, Anuar Zain, Sharifah Aini, Tan Sri Datuk SM Salim, Siti Nurhaliza, Rosiah Chik, Camelia, Nora, Ramlah Ram, Ella, Amy, Ziana Zain, Aishah, Rabbani and Raihan came to my mind. Unfortunately, only Nora, M. Nasir and Anuar Zain appeared. What made my heart broken was the set? Oh, My God! I can’t believe it, their setting was much much more beautiful than ours! Not forget to mention, their well-prepared performance and better selection of songs and artistes.

Luckily, Ntv7 saved the day with very good comedy, Mat Nor Khushairi & The Velvet Boys. I’m very positive, the drama will be named the Best Drama for next year’s Anugerah Skrin and Mamat Khalid (siapa dia ni?), start prepare your speech for your second Best Director Award. Want to know my favorite scene? When Mat Nor talked to the unseen Mak Besah. And my favorite character? Abang sulung Penghulu kampung.

Because did not want to be disappointed again, I decided to spend my Saturday with Mus and my two ex-MHS seniors, karaoke at Yow Chuan (betul ker ejaan ni?) Plaza. Cancel. Kidi went home to Bemban, said Ameer of DBKL. So, Mus and I spent the whole afternoon sang Kasih Berubah again and again and again.

After finished watching my routine Long Vacation, we headed to the auditorium of DBKL for the Kuala Lumpur’s Festival Tari. Some of you must be asking, since when I have passion on tarian? Sorry, I can’t answer you. Well, maybe I was there to show my support to my friends – Ucop & Sam.

Three teams were competing for a place to represent Kuala Lumpur for the National Dance Festival that will be held in Selangor this coming October; Adikara Dance Theatre, Kumpulan Kesenian PDRM and Kumpulan Telekom.

Neither PDRM nor Telekom gave strong fight to Adikara’s Zapin and Serampang 12 for the asli category and Tenun for the creative category. However, I like very much PDRM’s performance for the asli category. Well, Adikara’s was very asli and well-prepared show but there was something missing. They were just performing a dance but the police people who were actually dancing. You actually can fell the excitement, joy and the spirit sparked from their dance. The best dance act is when the men danced on the mengkuang mat. The only lacking was - COORDINATION.

I love very much Tenun. I named it 3Cs - creative, cheerful & colorful. But the ladies need to focus more on the stage usage. Please redo your music. Pay more attention on continuity. All I can say is GOOD LUCK. Break your heart, ..... your legs.

I'm sorry to hear that my friend, Shah, is not well. Sorry once again because I can't pay you a visit. Get well soon and I'm looking forward to meet you and your buddy.

Guess what, today is Syed Mustaffa's birthday. Dah tua kau, Mus! Happy Birthday to you. And guys, to forget our dirty plan!!! See ya.