Name: shaXu
Location: shah alam | kota bharu, selangor | kelantan | lazy | talkative | very loud | shy around new people | a good listener | appreciate friends more than anything |LOVES ilhan mansiz |RoB | nazRiL | to use phrases "Jealous la tuh.." or " sumpah?!" | pizza | JUST HATE due dates | latecomers | noises in the morning | cockroaches |
Thursday, January 29, 2009
I first thought it was the 'banjir-drill'..or fire drill. I looked at the clock next to my bed, 4.20am. What the f? The banging on the door just kept on going.
I don't know why my instinct was to just shut up but in my heart I was cursing while looking for my spectacles. It better be worth it to wake me this early!! I looked in Idya's room, she's still asleep. Are you kidding me? That loud and that didn't wake you?
I tiptoed to the front door and looked into the peephole. I heard an Indian man's voice, asking my next door neighbour for help. The Indian guy must've knocked my neighbour's house since there was no 'response' from this house. I just listened and kept an eye on the man. I felt like I was a spy..wow! Or istilah orang-orang kita slalu guna, mat skodeng. Err, in my case, minah skodeng?? Haha..
He kept babbling, asking for help, begging the dudes next door to open the door and let him in, to let him use the phone. Thank God the guys chose to keep their grill locked this time, so there was no way the guy could let himself in the house. The Indian guy was telling about his friend dropped him off and left him. He has no money to get a cab and his prepaid phone is out. The dudes didn't take his words. He offered his IC, his ATM card and even his wallets and two handphones.Suprisingly, in the dark, behind the door, I was rolling my eyes. Yeah right, that's so lame! Logically, you could just ask help from our guard house or ask the guard for a couple of 20cents and use the freaking public phone to call someone. But instead, he walked up to our fifth floor, the building which is quite far from the guardhouse, asking for help?! That's so suspicious dude! One of the guys next door asked him go to the guardhouse, another lame excuse was given.
The begging and the 'story' went on for almost half and hour. Then, my gut told me to call up the guard (yeah, the impulse kicked in a little bit late because it was at 4.30 in the freaking morning?!?!) I tried a couple of times but there was no answer. So called guard, dok membuta?! I continued my keskodengan, hoping for the dudes next door to just shut the door and let him. I know it sounded cruel but in the world like this, you shouldn't trust anyone. Especially those came banging your door at 4.20 in the freaking morning, begging to let him in and help?!
Then I heard on of the dude told the man he's calling up the cops to help him, if that's the truth. The Indian man stood there still asking the dudes to let him in and give him some water. 10 minutes later, the police car came. A few guys from other block came too, with kayu. I know one of them, it's the senior guard a.k.a Sopi (just a nickname).
My skodeng changed venue, I was at the balcony now but in a position where I should not be seen (Wow!). I should just go to sleep, I have an early meeting but this drama was too good to miss. Apparently, with Dude 1 called the police, Dude 2 was calling up his friends for backup. The policemen asked him a few questions and it was loud. I looked at Idya's room. Still not awake by this kind of noise?! Later, the police took the Indian man and the 'party' was over by 5.30am. I assumed the Indian guy was telling the truth; he needed help OR he's just drunk OR he had other intention, God knows..
There are a few things I'm thankful for.
- My doorbell is broken or out of batteries.
- Dad for the peephole.
- Have young men as neighbours. Though they might be quite loud and irritating sometimes but times like this?? Thank God.
- Trusting my instinct.
- Ayat Kursi before tidur.
Of all things, banjir-drill..hahaha!! What was I thinking? =P
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Out of boredom, I bought another book. I didn't have anything specific to read or to like at the moment, just bought it out of the sake of buying a book. Bad positive thing to do huh? Sigh~ Besides, I need to stop reading New Moon for the fifth time.
Ended up buying The Host- Stephanie Meyer. Maybe the influence of her Twilight saga is still significant, has manipulated my choice. I've read a few chapters and I guess The Host, touted as her first book for adult audience. It's a fun science fiction novel, with just a bit of romance peppered in to keep things interesting. The title refers to alien parasites who invade earth and take over the minds of their human hosts. Meyer creates a unique and believable world and explores the nature of love and the human spirit, all while delivering a darn good yarn. As usual.
I know this book is not involved in the saga but I really hope there's the ala2 Edward-Cullen-love-thing going on in this book, if not..mmg boring aa!! Hahah!!
When I was reading it, only one person came into mind. The way of writing the story, the way how the author describes particular emotions, in such details, in such words, I just went "this is so fQrL.." (Sorry awe but serious doo~).
I left the book at home and now I'm bored. I should've brought the book, at least I could finish a few more chapters whenever. Mcm biasa, boleh buat2 busy..
Saturday, January 24, 2009
We started off our 2009 movie ritual with Bride Wars, a chick-flick which got us laughing like crazy and gluk2 at the same time.
The movie stars Kate Hudson as Type A lawyer Liv, and Anne Hathaway as eager-to-please elementary teacher Emma, lifelong best friends who both have dreamed of June weddings at New York City's ritzy Plaza Hotel since a trip there together as kids. When their boyfriends propose within days of each other, Liv and Emma pay a mutual visit to the world's most respected wedding planner, Marion St. Claire, who informs them that the Plaza is only available for one day in June. Since neither refuses to give up their ideal vision of the perfect wedding, and won't even consider a dual wedding, the onetime BFFs spend months doing everything within their power to destroy the other's plans. Surprisingly, there is one element that does work: the girls' relationships with their fiancees. The ongoing war between the ladies -- as well as all the normal stress involved in planning a wedding -- begins to take a toll on each of the couples, and the way each pair responds to those challenges provides a level of depth between each of the couples that's missing from the central friendship. They are aiming for a young female audience, and decided that the boys don't really matter.
Everyone in the theatre- boyfriends and husbands included, was laughing throughout this movie. If you've ever had a good friend that has been with you through thick and thin, you will probably especially like this movie. At the heart of it, it is a story about friendship. It suits really well for our girls' night out. We really enjoyed the show.Idya risau la tuh..hahah!! Don't worry babe, I won't sabotaj your diet before your wedding (sambil sign chocolate delivery) Haha..
Happy weekend!
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
2009 Movies to look forward to..
January:
1. Bride Wars
February:
1. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button <-- I'm curious too..
2. Push
March:
1. Marley and Me
2. Confession of a Shopaholic
April:
1. X-Men Origin- Wolverine
May:
1. Angels and Demons
2. Terminator Salvation <-- a must!! Christian Bale tuhhh!!
3. Monsters vs. Aliens <-- I laughed so hard during the preview..
June:
1. Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen <--Wuhuuu~ Do I have to say more?
2. He's Just Not That Into You
July:
1. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
August:
1. G.I Joe- The Rise of Cobra <--err, let's check out if it's as good as the cartoon..
September:
Nothing in mind..yet..
October:
Nothing in mind..yet..
November:
1. New Moon <-- do I need to elaborate? Hehe!
2. Tooth Fairy
December:
1. Nothing interesting at the mo..
Wow, two entries a day. I must be really bored. Haha!!
I got to say, it is addictive to do this blogskin-thingy.
I've been sitting my room, really into this work and everybody thought I was on leave?! Hahah..talk about the quietness in the office with me 'contained' in the room.
Not saying that I don't have anything better to do at work, but I got really frustrated yesterday when the thing I've been worked on, pressured to settle it a.s.a.p, got put aside for no reasons. I mean, wadefff? I've dropped everything to settle that one 'urgent' thing and the next thing I know, it was put somewhere like it's not important anymore. Depressing isn't it?
How long does it take for you to actually hate your job?
Nana took about 6 months, Nadz said it took her about a month. Some of us hate it after a few months but there were times we really love it. As for me? I don't know. I just don't have the fortitude at the moment. It felt like something is holding me back. I got irritated easily when I have to clean up someone else's shit and my own work is on hold because of it. Geddit? I don't know. But there were times I felt like I'm good at what I do, at times..Not that I hate what I'm doing but I just need the guidance and time. Don't expect me to know everything in a day. I'm only human.
Mom and Dad supposed to come with Girlyman but waiting for Girlyman's number, I think it's gonna be around next month instead. Maybe I'll do some house-cleaning before Mom's spotcheck! Hahah..
So what's your CNY plan? I got none.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
I used my jogging shoes yesterday, at last! Hehe..
After almost 2 weeks postponing our 'powerwalk programme' after work, I finally put my feet down and forced K.Naj to join me. That was after I felt suffocated in my favourite workshirt. Reality strikes! Vatt?! Baju dah ketat!? If only I have the confidence like some people, being so comfortable in their own skin; no matter the bulges and muffin-tops.
I tried to be like them, ignore what people might say. Confident je, people say but all I can hear is in myself: gile ke hape?!. If I give my 'opinion' on those people, some other people might do the same to me. Karma..My insecurity took over my own confidence. Sigh~
So first step for me to be comfortable with my own skin is to 'melonggarkan' the favourite workshirt. Not that I wanna be as skinny as Victoria Beckham, but as ngam as Kim Kardashian would do. (Wow! Angan2 tuhhh!!) I don't want to be and I know it's not my thing to be stick skinny but just to feel good about myself, that's all.Fine, tipu sangat la tu. I wanna look good in Marr's and Idya's wedding photos. And to wear beautiful clothes with whatever colour, not worrying if that colour mengobviouskan my flaws. I wanna be healthy. I wanna be fit. I wanna feel good.
So yesterday we had our one round of powerwalk up the hill in Taman Tun. It was challenging but I didn't sweat at all. Not trying to mendabik dada but I was ready to go for another round, but with K.Naj sweating like hell, I had to stop before my jogging partner collapsed. Go slow on the first day. Did a few reps of push-ups and sit-ups and we sat there enjoying our evening. Not bad for our first day.
Maybe after a month, we could go more than 1 round. It's all about willpower. I just need a partner to do my exercise and K.Naj needs a personal trainer. Conclusion: we need each other. Wow!
Gym freak, are you still one? Hehe..let's do this!
Monday, January 19, 2009
My mood just flew out of the window the moment my boss handed me a task, without any guidelines or what to do with it. What the hell is this?
Instead of settling with whatever work, suddenly I was in the mood to change this blog's layout. Thanks a lot, Atie for the tunjok ajar..I spent my day doing whatever I can, quietly in my room. Gaya macam focus keje..hahah!
So here's my first attempt.
As usual, prefer to keep it simple. Nok bek aaa! Hehe!
Will update more later~
py birthday to my old friend, fQrL..macho 26!~
Thursday, January 15, 2009
What would you do if your car is talking? And I don't mean that husky voice on your GPS system. I mean, talking as in your car is saying a lot about your attitude and your personality. Yes, we are what we drive. Crazy isn't it?
Car nuts can admit that our rides are a power window into the soul. I may love driving the spectacular Honda Civic or Volvo C30, but I doubt I'd own one. Sports cars have always been more my speed, ever since I drove and had one-on-one date with Ford Focus hatchback in 2007. That was my first date with Ford, all the way to Seremban.
Once I had a chitchat with one of the Ford salesman and he did ask me what type of car do I love, my ultimate dream car and what am I driving now? I did give him 3: Honda Civic 1.8, Black Ford Focus 1.8 Hatchback and now, it's the Volvo C30 and currently I'm still driving my Pierre, my grey Kembara. From the type of car I've listed, he somehow knew what type of a person I am. He said that in everyday life, owners name their cars and talk to them. And whether the car is racy or outdoorsy, owners seek attributes that mirror their self-image. Ok, fine. I do talk to Pierre. I do give him a little encouragement to get up hills or just to speed-up (yes, I do that..a lot! Haha!!)
This is what he said, based on : first, the size, shape and relative power of your car will say a lot about what type of image you want to portray of yourself to divers around you. For a more modest personality,it may be better to purchase a less showy sedan or even compact car. Additionally, for those of us who love living life fast and impulsively, sports cars can be be the perfect compliment to your personality (if you have the money to allow you to purchase one in the first place..huhuh!!).
There are some people who also claim that the color you choose for your vehicle can subconsciously convey feelings or attitudes to other drivers. For instance, red is often identified with speed or risky behavior. White, a more neutral color, often conveys peacefulness or non-threatening feelings, while black might project a more sinister persona. Greens and blues on cars often signify fun-loving or friendly drivers. But obviously, the color of a person's car is rarely a reliable way to judge their actual personality.
So what was he trying to say about me? I'm just pathetic and berangan nak kereta mahal? Not really, thank God.
Based on the 3 choices, he saw me as someone who actually doesn't like to stand out in the crowd (based on car color) but has the hip style attached to it. Love the speed and also the sleek, sporty design and have a sense of adventure. In other words, I'm outgoing, loud (refers to the speed) but prefers to do all that with the usual circle of friends, would be really quiet when it comes to new people (refers to the design). I stared at him. Damn, this uncle is good!
What about Pierre? What does he gotta say about me?
Again, this car generally means that the owner wanted to save and provides enough style to get buy. Yeah, Pierre is my first-first car. Pierre reflects me as someone who is shy but sporty once people to get to know me. Bak kata, first attempt of trying to be stylo..I laughed my head's off.
Whatever. What would he say about me if I get my Girlyman soon? I'm girlish?! Huhuh..but what he said about me based on my dreamcars, I have to agree with him.
So, how about you? What's your McCar and what is your car say about you?
Friday, January 09, 2009
NEVER THINK- Rob Pattinson
I should never think
What's in your heart
What's in our home
It's all I want
You'll learn to hate me
But still you call me baby
Oh love
So call me by my name
And save your soul
Save your soul
Before you're too far gone
Before nothing can be done
I'll try to decide where
She'll lie in the end
I ain't got no fight in me
In this whole damn world
Tell you to hold off
You choose to hold on
It's the one thing that I've known
Once I put my coat on
I'm coming out of this all wrong
She's standing outside holding me
Saying oh please
I'm in love
I'm in love
Girl save your soul
Go on save your soul
Before it's too far gone
And before nothing can be done
'Cause without me
You got it all
So hold on
Without me you got it all
So hold on
This is my favorite song at the moment.
I know, I know..enough of these Twilight mania crap. But just listen to the song first, then you know why. If Atie loves 'Let Me Sign', I prefer this one because of it's acoustic, such a simple beautiful melody. Heh!
Dedicated to all the girls. Atie, Idya, enjois ok?
I need a break (though I just had a long break in December) heck! It seems like we had to 'let go' our Bangkok trip next month due to the 'unstable' political stuff there, with all the riots and whatnot. Dad's advised, not to go. Mom's worried like hell. So, we've decided to burn our air tickets I guess. Let's go for white water rafting instead, apa kata survey?? Hehe!
Deyms. I have to work tomorrow, halfday tho. Work on Saturday? Wadehel?!
Happy weekend people!
P/S: Jibby's son is officially named Ahmad Dhani bin Yusoff. Rock aaa kiddo!!
I know, I know..enough of these Twilight mania crap. But just listen to the song first, then you know why. If Atie loves 'Let Me Sign', I prefer this one because of it's acoustic, such a simple beautiful melody. Heh!
Dedicated to all the girls. Atie, Idya, enjois ok?
I need a break (though I just had a long break in December) heck! It seems like we had to 'let go' our Bangkok trip next month due to the 'unstable' political stuff there, with all the riots and whatnot. Dad's advised, not to go. Mom's worried like hell. So, we've decided to burn our air tickets I guess. Let's go for white water rafting instead, apa kata survey?? Hehe!
Deyms. I have to work tomorrow, halfday tho. Work on Saturday? Wadehel?!
Happy weekend people!
P/S: Jibby's son is officially named Ahmad Dhani bin Yusoff. Rock aaa kiddo!!
Thursday, January 08, 2009
I'm so sick doing the Mplan and I've decided to take 5min break but end-up spending time doing this! Hahah!!
4 jobs I have had in life:
- SAP coordinator in TepatTeknik
- Management Trainee @ Sime Darby Motors
- HR Executive @ KLGCC- Sime Darby Property
- ...
4 movies/tv series I could watch over and over:
- Twilight (4 times in the cinema, couple of rounds of DVD)
- FRIENDS (couldn't get enough of em)
- A Road to Remember (I cried each time!)
- Remember the Titans
4 places I lived in:
- Taman Sari, KB
- Jln Burhanuddin Helmi, Taman Tun Dr.Ismail
- Ujong Pasir, Melaka
- Seremban, N9
4 places I've been to:
- Bandung (back to tanahair with Idya)
- Jogjakarta (impromptu decision with Nadz, Yau and Fariza)
- Disneyland, LA (zaman muda2~)
- Kota Kinabalu (1st trip with just friends, no adults supervision..haha!)
4 main sources of emails:
- My bubbles (Nadz, Yau, Fozz, Natt and Jibby. Faire..Qaf, Cikut, Usop too)
- My babes (Atie, Idya, Marr..Firah?!)
- Chainmail Kelate from family members
- Facebook updates
4 of my favourite food:
- Mom's daging kicap
- Secret Receipe's Beef Noodle
- Nasi putih, telur goreng/ ayam goreng, kicap
- Pizza (anything..yummm~)
4 places I would rather be right now:
- Pulau Sipadan (I just love islands)
- Bandung (to just chill with Idya..)
- Venice (my dream place to go..jom Atie!)
- Home (just to..relax2 pisang)
4 people to tag:
- Fizzy
- fQrL
- Nadz
- Asni
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
I can't sleep.
I just slept for two hours and now I'm all awake. Instead of forcing myself to sleep, I started to read New Moon..again. It has become some sort of addiction to me when it comes to this second book. Not officially an obsession (yet..) but somehow I prefer this sequel better than the others. I wasn't able to put it down the first time, waking up in the middle of the night just to read a few chapters and I found myself with all these emotions; totally heart-broken the first few chapters, later smiling away.
I just slept for two hours and now I'm all awake. Instead of forcing myself to sleep, I started to read New Moon..again. It has become some sort of addiction to me when it comes to this second book. Not officially an obsession (yet..) but somehow I prefer this sequel better than the others. I wasn't able to put it down the first time, waking up in the middle of the night just to read a few chapters and I found myself with all these emotions; totally heart-broken the first few chapters, later smiling away.
The second book is more emotional; the saddest as Bella suffers a lot due to the absence of the person she loves. In New Moon a new story line is introduced as we really get to know Jacob Black. What surprised me about New Moon, especially being the sequel to Twilight, was that it doesn't focus a lot around Bella and Edward's true love.
The second book also develops the friendship between Bella and Jacob Black, her father's best friend's son. To progress the story, Meyer introduces, perhaps the most well known foe of any vampire- The Werewolf. . I survived this aspect of the book, because Meyer takes a different angle with the wolves - one of protector. The relationship between Bella and Jacob progress to deep friendship. However, no happily ever after at the end of this book for these two.
I was quite disappointed with the 3rd and 4th book. Overall, New Moon is my favourite. And thank God for the 'onscreen Bella' coz 'book Bella' is just too helpless like, uueww~ Hahah!!
I was quite disappointed with the 3rd and 4th book. Overall, New Moon is my favourite. And thank God for the 'onscreen Bella' coz 'book Bella' is just too helpless like, uueww~ Hahah!!
Shitness. It's already 4am and I'm still not sleepy!! And I have an early meeting in Sime UEP at 8.30am.
Gotta hit the book. Just hope I won't snooze off during meeting. Hehe..
p/s: Alhamdulillah Jib dah selamat bersalin to 3.4kg SugarPie this afternoon. He's totally Daddy's boy but with Mummy's warna kulit. Haha! Congratulations to both mummy Jibby and Ayoh! Welcome Pie!! =)
Thursday, January 01, 2009
waktu terasa semakin berlalu
tinggalkan cerita tentang kita
akan tiada lagi kini tawamu
tuk hapuskan semua sepi dihati..
ada cerita tentang aku dan dia
dan kita bersama saat dulu kala
ada cerita tentang masa yang indah
saat kita berduka saat kita tertawa..
teringat disaat kita tertawa bersama
ceritakan semua tentang kita..
(I've been using this song since 2006, it's so gonna be my official NY song..haha!)
Another great year passed by and it has been quite a journey for 2008.
Faced a few ups and downs in friendships: chance to meet new people, new friends, and also not so nice arguments along the way. I guess that's just some lessons to learn about life. Still no special relationship for me this year (bummer!). Traveled to a few places with my close friends. Work has been crazy. Above all the stuff been happening, glad that I shared the wonderful moments with my great friends.
New year resolutions? No specific ones..err, yeah right! Haha! My focus is it's gonna be the year for me to start something new, something fresh, to be better person & Muslimah in life. And hope new exciting things to share with the people I love..
Happy New Year 2009!!