| Saturday, November 29, 2003 |
| Black Friday Sale |
Black Friday Sale yesterday was super dope. I stayed up the whole night, only sleeping from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. I've never seen so many people shopping in my entire life! The line outside the door was already long at 5.30 am. I had to queue for about an hour to pay that I almost fell asleep waiting. These are the stuffs I get and I'm real happy about it coz it's cheap and it adds comfort to my life:
From Best Buy (6am-8am)
(a) Leather Executive Chair - $49.99
(b) Altec Lansing 2.1 Amplified Speaker System - $49.99
(c) DVD player - $19.99
From Gurnee Mills Outlet (8pm-10pm)
(a) Guess handbag - $32
(b) Guess top - $14.99
And my life became much better when I got the opportunity to drive a Jaguar (with genuine leather seat) back from Chicago to Madison. There's no way I'll get this one-of-a-time chance in Malaysia. I thanked the rental company for giving us a Jaguar for such a cheap real price. You guys rocks!
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| Thursday, November 27, 2003 |
| Eid Mubarak |
Got this from Deya's Soapbox and I think it's pretty cool especially when I am in this sentimental mood during Raya, so I decided to answer the questions below too...
RAYA SURVEY!!
Favourite kuih raya?
Biskut ganja....hehe...actually it's that fried mini popiah with serunding as the inti...but me and my family called it biskut ganja coz my auntie make it super delicious and she made her own serunding ikan which is also so sedap that everyone cannot stop eating it...I warn you it's very addictive, juz like ganja.
Favourite raya food?
My late grandma's kuah kacang...very high in demand, the kuah will finish in lesss than half a day of the first raya, and also her rendang Minang and of course...having that Johor breed, I'll definitely vote for lontong!
Favourite bunga api/mercun?
It's been ages since I played bunga api but I really like the one that spins and produce colorful sparks.
Favourite raya activity(s)?
Eating and getting duit raya...hehe...and yeah I like it when the convoi from sembahyang raya came to my Atok's house...it just felt good that people come to your house to celebrate Raya
Which one do you prefer? Father's kampung/Mother's kampung/Ur house to celebrate raya?
Of course both Father's and Mother's...and since both kampung is only like 20-30 mins away (one in Sepang and one near Kolej Tunku Jaafar)...there's no problem celebrating first day of Raya at both kampung. But it's tradition to go to Mama's kampung first then go to Babah's kampung later at noon.
Which raya dish do you know how to prepare?
None....hahaha....actually like Deya, I sumtimes help preparing roti jala but there're too many hands in the kitchen I ended up helping to kacau the rendang only
Favourite Raya's eve activity?
Changing curtains, cleaning up the house and stay up till late nite and watch TV
Ideal open house?
Hmm.....none in particular as long as the house as good food.
Favourite juadah buka?
Mama's mee hailam! Ahh....so sedap!
Favourite lagu raya?
Suara Takbir - Siti, Lebaran Ini - Raihan, Nowseeheart, Rem, Ajai and all time favorite Pulanglah - Aishah.
Favourite pasar ramadhan?
None...the food is really expensive it's better to cook.
Average number of kad raya received every year?
Now that I am in the States, I don't receive cards anymore *sob*sob*
Where is your kampung?
Jenderam, Sepang and Beranang, Negeri Sembilan.....Both sides of my family are Minang, originated from Padang, Indonesia(not Minang Negeri Sembilan so all that adat perpatih do not apply to us) and I am proud to be one too!
Whats the first thing that comes to your mind when people mention Ramadhan?
Puasa, terawikh, getting to eat together with the whole family
Whats the first thing that comes to your mind when people mention Raya?
Balik kampung!! Masak rendang and ketupat!! Last time when my late grandma was alive, I was excited to help her cook lemang too but now no one know how to cook lemang. And oh yeah, since I am in Madison first time come to mind is how I wish I was at home instead of here.
Where will you be this Hari Raya?
Madison, Wisconsin. Be going to Chicago this Friday for a Thanksgiving and raya holiday, yay!
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| Wednesday, November 26, 2003 |
| Selamat Hari Raya and Happy Thanksgiving |
Selamat Hari Raya. Maaf Zahir Batin. Going to Kib's open house later and at night we are having Thanksgiving dinner. Amy is going to cook the turkey, while my housemates and I are cooking tomato rice, chicken and curry. A pretty big feast huh, today? I lurve it...hehe. Yesterday was a fun day. Hang out at Madi's apartment, eating rendang and beriyana and watching Momok and Pendekar Bujang Lapok. It's amazing that eventhough I've watched that P.Ramlee movie tons of time and some others that watched can practically memorize the lines already, the movie still manage to make us laugh hysterically. It's hard to find a good funny Malay movie like P.Ramlee movies nowadays. Occay, I'm hungry so I am gonna go eat!
Do I still like him? I dunno...maybe it's just a leftover fling. No worth liking person like that but not liking him is so irresistable sometimes. Moreover when I haven't see him in ages...now I have to go through the process of forgetting him all over again...
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| Monday, November 24, 2003 |
| Tribute to Jonathan Brandis |
I'm putting this up no matter what. I love that Seaquest show.
Report from MSN Entertainment:
Jonathan Brandis, who from an early age appeared in a string of roles on television, commercials and film, including the starring role in 1991's "The Neverending Story 2: The Next Chapter" and two seasons on Steven Spielberg's "SeaQuest DSV," has died. He was 27.
The county coroner's office is investigating the Nov. 12 death, which was reported by the Los Angeles Police Department as a possible suicide, Lt. Ed Winter of the coroner's Investigations Bureau said Thursday.
The coroner performed an autopsy but the cause of death will not be announced until the results of blood and toxicology tests are returned. The investigation could take as long as four to six weeks.
Police said a friend of Brandis called 911 from the actor's apartment just before midnight on Nov. 11 to report Brandis had attempted suicide. Paramedics transported Brandis to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, but he died the next day, police Detective Gene Parshall said.
The office of Brandis' agent at Innovative Artists refused to comment.
Brandis started his career in commercials and on television, landing a recurring role on the soap "One Life to Live" at age six. After moving with his family to Los Angeles at age nine, he made guest appearances on such shows as "L.A. Law," "Who's the Boss?" and "Murder, She Wrote."
Other film credits included the Rodney Dangerfield comedy "Ladybugs," and the martial arts comedy "Sidekicks" with Chuck Norris, and a small part in the 2002 film "Hart's War," starring Bruce Willis.
Brandis also starred as crew member Lucas Wolenczek in the underwater sci-fi series "SeaQuest DSV," a role that garnered him a Young Artists Award in 1993 and helped turn him into |
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| A Walk To Remember |
| There was a surprised birthday party for Mega and Nurul last Saturday night. Boy, Nurul was really surprised! Well, that proves our plan worked. Later after the party, hang out at Lisa's playing guitar and singing, trying to relive old those old favorite rock songs back when we were in high school. Then, watched a Japanese horror movie, Ju-On and a Korean scary movie, The Tale of Two Princesses. Seriously, I still can't really understand that Ju-On story. The plot was too confusing. I think that Korean movie is pretty good though a bit slow. Went back home after sahur, sumwhere around 6-inch. It was raining heavily outside so I had to cover up my head with a plastic bag. Plus, it was freaking cold..but heyy, I was in a good mood...so it doesn't really matter. I even enjoyed the walk a lil bit coz there's no way I'm gonna get to do that in Malaysia. Walking back home in a rain at 6 am in the morning...my parents simply will gonna kill me for coming home past the curfew time, soaked from head to toe! And now, I am running out of time to study for my Math exam tomorrow...aiyah...so mafan...what a way to sambut Raya. |
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| Saturday, November 22, 2003 |
| Gothika |
Went to Nam's to break my fast. I was pretty disappointed I didn't get to eat the food that I want but since I was very hungry, any other good food is fine. Then, went to watch Gothika. I must say it's a pretty good scary movie since The Others. It's been a long time since I ache for a good scary movie, not some crappy -oh-here's-the-supposedly-scary part movie. That part where the girl suddenly appeared from her back is pretty darn creepy, alrite. Plot is not what I expected. Salute to the director. Can't wait to watch Love Actually, Honey and Return of the King.
I called Puteri just now, talked about all that stuffs we missed since we last see each other. Missing her and loving her even more. I missed those time when she, Pial and I went up to Kuantan for a vacation. Juz the three of us the bestest friends spending some quality time together without the presence of other friends (excluding Chib & Chinozz since they were the hosts) in the bus, at the hotel and at Cherating & TC. Haih...we should do that some more! Take care babe...I love you so much from head to toe! |
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| Friday, November 21, 2003 |
| Food issue (continued) |
| Occay, maybe I make the food issue such a big deal because I've been like that since forever. Whenever I'm at home, I will get terribly upset when my dad, my bro or my sisters don't eat what my mom cooks. Pity my mom, wakes up early in the morning, after Subuh prayer before going to work, she'll start cooking meal so that everyone at home can have lunch. So, when there're too much leftover coz apparently some of my stupid siblings is very picky and say "I don't like singgang" la, "I don't like that" la, "so I won't eat it" I'll feel angry. It's not easy to find a mother like that, you know! So, when Mama wakes up early in the morning and cook for lunch, do not complaint and just EAT! I love my mom. |
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| I Love You |
I got this from a forwarded e-mail frow Pial...so sweet. I love you too. Smooches...
I'll love you when you're silly
I'll love you when you're sweet
I'll love you when you're grouchy too
My love for you is deep.
I'll love you when you're happy
I'll love you when you're sad
I'll love you when you're full of mischief
And even when you're mad.
I'll love you when you cry
I'll love you when you scream
I'll love you when you make mistakes
And even in my dreams.
You see I could go on and on
Listing all the reasons
But, please just know..I'll love you so
Throughout time and all the seasons!
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| R.I.P |
| I was just surfing through some web blogs to search for new templates when I came across the news that Jonathan Brandis died on Nov 12. The news totally blew me off! I can still remember those times when I was still a premature teenager around the age 12-14, my cousin, Ida and I were totally head over heels over him. We, and me especially, rarely missed the Seaquest DSV series, because I thought he was totally good looking and looking extra smart playing Lucas Wolenczak, the goto in computers. Well, I still think he does. There was this one time I heard rumor that Jon was already dead because of AIDS or sumthing like that while he was dating Tatyana Ali but of course, rumor is always a hoax. But I guess, this time he's dead for real since I found some valid sources of his death. Some say he comitted suicide by hanging himself, some other say he tripped while he was preparing to pull a prank on his friends. And police won't reveal the autopsy yet. Haih...he was only 27 and he was already dead. What a loss...he was like my first biggest actor-crush. Hope he'll rest in peace. And oh yeah, does anyone know he actually auditioned for Anakin Skywalker part for Star Wars II? You think if he get the part he'll still be alive? |
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| Thursday, November 20, 2003 |
| Food issues |
It is just so fcuking (sorry for the vulgar word) annoying when someone cooks, then not many people eat it coz you eat sumwhere else, or you don't feel like eating it, then left your part uneaten for a few days. Then, of course, someone else still has to eat it to finish it or else, waste all the money you spend on groceries. Also, there's this issue since no one wants to eat that food, and it's someone else's turn to cook and she cooks something new, thus there is bigger possibility for waste of food because there's this old, uninteresting food still left uneaten and you have a new food to eat! Banyaknye makanan to finish, macamla org kaya. Then if no one tak makan, waste jer kan so someone mesti kena makan jugak that food. This scenario happened quite a few times, not juz on me but on some others too which I don't want to state the name. For goodness sake, if you are not eating at home or you just simply don't want to eat that food, DO TELL so the person's cooking don't have to cook so much! Then, we can save some meat instead of keep doing groceries and waste all that money. This stuff is really getting on my nerve that sumtimes I juz feel like yelling why don't everyone buy their own stuffs, cook for yourself and eat for yourself! Easy,kan? Tak membazir duit, tak membazir makanan.
P/S: I dunno why I'm so annoyed...perhaps because I am currently suffering from ADD and emotional turbulence |
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| Wednesday, November 19, 2003 |
| I Can Cook! Mama will be so proud! |
I thought there will be no Calculus quiz today so I didn't study for it. Way to go, bonehead! I'll probably get 0/10 this time coz I seriously have no idea how to solve the problems. I completely throw all the knowledge I had in my brain when doing homework last Sunday so I can focused on my Econs midterm...stupid move indeed. I feel completely foolish rite now.
I ordered that Washburn D130 guitar today. Can't wait for it to arrive. Now, I can start playing more rock songs. Getting the beat on 'Cinta', hopefully by next week I will be able to play and sing the song at the same time. Meanwhile, gotta polish that skill on Faculties of Mind-Butterfingers. I'm really excited! Hehe, if I master some other Butterfingers, can start jamming with people back in Malaysia. Aseng already promise me that.
I cooked kurma for buka puasa today. It was my first attempt (not using instant) so I am quite surprised when it turned out to be quite good. Not too masin, or too tawar. Cool, cool..I can cook! Occay, enuff, getting hype up to watch That 70's Show..Kelso will face rejection for the first time tonite! |
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| Time like this |
I juz bought a new leather pencil case for 9 bucks! And a pink Bad Girl's power planner from Urban. It's so cool to get a new, hip planner and to get rid of the boring, old one. I spent time since 6 pm doing my study plan. The work is really tedious. Gonna set up an appointment with an academic advisor next week, write a letter to MSD and sees how it goes from there. Hmm...I wonder when I should talk to Bob again. I really hope I can graduate in time. And I do hope too, I made the right choice. What I choose to do will affect my future in a big way. Let's just wish I don't step into a big, dirty puddle.
I want to sambut Raya at home! I want my granddad, and my auntie's 'biskut ganja'! So sedap and addictive....you can never get 'biskut ganja' like hers anywhere else. Time like this always remind me of my grandmas who passed away 2 years ago..may Allah bless their souls. Ever since they were gone, Raya mood at my kampung changed in a big way. In fact, during the first Raya without my grandma on my dad's side, we didn't even go to Beranang since no one came home to gather...all pergi lepak Batu Pahat(my first auntie's hse)...adoi, so bosan! At Kajang, no more nenek to cook lemang and to nag in her Minang accent about what everything we did weren't rite. No more her to complaint how bad I chop the onions...hahaha. Old nannies, I guess, that's just what they do. Tho' it was kinda annoying sumtimes, but heyy, I miss that now! I wish, for once, I juz wish.....God can turn back time, to the time before my grandmas passed away, to the time before I broke up, to the time before I launched a major 'mogok' to my parents, so I can mend all those things I regret doing. Mama sent an e-card thanking me for being a wonderful daughter. Am I? |
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| Tuesday, November 18, 2003 |
| ADD & Washburn |
I should be studying for Econs midterm rite now but I'm just not the reading-text-book type of person. Mebbe I have Attention Deficit Disorder, after reading 2 sentences, I will start doing sumthing else, like writing this blog rite now. Juz a few minutes ago, after reading the first third line of Chap 13, I surfed to Musicians Friend. I feel like buying a new acoustic guitar but I'm not sure tho'. Should I or should I not? They're having a super duper sale, so 400 bucks guitar is actually sold for $100+! It's really tempting, and I have this urge of starting to play acoustic guitar since I've been used to playing nylon-string guitar for quite a few months. Washburn D130 is my particular favorite. Check it out..... Washburn D130 Acoustic Guitar
What do you guys think? Friends, whoever, I need you guys opinions!! Should I buy or should I not? Leave suggestions at guestbook. Thanks. Muahhs... |
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| Saturday, November 15, 2003 |
| We All Can't Be Captains On the Field |
| Badgers beat Michigan State Spartans 56 to 21 today...Phew, after a series of losses since winning over OSU, we finally beat the hell out of Michigan, which is Badgers second biggest rival. I didn't actually go to the game but I heard that Lee Evans scored 5 touchdowns!! Pretty damn cool. Occay, enuff bout football. I am gonna talk to my parents tonite, Cik Intan probably next week and my advisor the following week about changing major. See how it goes from there coz seriously, I am tired of thinking about it already. Quote form Malek: "If you can't be the moon, be a star, but be the best and shiniest star on the sky. We all can't be captains on the field, but make sure we're the best in what we do", and that is exactly I wanna do. What for continuing to upper level CS if I am not super good at it, rite? |
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| Wednesday, November 12, 2003 |
| Urgent, urgent |
Time is running, freak! Do I want to change major or not? Arghh..this is really depressing. I told Josh I am majoring in CS when actually I want to do Stats with specialization in CS but I am one stupid lazy ass to do anything about it. Plus, I don't remember how to write 'surat rasmi', esp. when I hafta write it in BM!! Why larr I left my draft at home in Malaysia. My mom seems to go against my intention and ask me to change university instead by I dunno...I really cannot see myself doing programming that much. My brain just don't work as professional programmers' brains work. Too much data to be processed, more than what my brain can compile. Plus, I haven't have the chance to see my CS advisor. Then, this question of whether JPA will approve my request bothers me. Error! Error! Request denied! Duh...people people, help me please. Who wanna write me a letter draft? Oh by the way, this isn't personal since almost everyone in Madison thought I already changed to Math major...hahaha, I wonder where they get that absurd idea. I like Math, no offense, but I am really against the idea of being a manic-depressive like Russell Crowe in Beautiful Life...hehe.
P/S: I really shoulda learn Chem Eng in the first place. Why oh why, I let one implausible reason deterred my initial ambition.... |
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| Is it Ben Affleck or Justin Timberlake? |
To those who read this must think I am some kind of sick-pervert immature gurl but since I have nuthing else better to do, I decided to come up with this silly list. I am one girl who is difficult to say one guy is either good looking, or hot, or cute. Not that I am being too judgemental or fussy, but this is a nature of me. I find it hard to be cheated by one's physical looks. Many may go gaga over typical-American-features Ben Affleck or fall head over heels over Justin Timberlake but I found 'nada' in both. For the past 20 years, I've only agreed that these men below are the 'perfectos'. Bear in mind that the most of the names are entirely based on first-look perception. Given the chance to meet all of them and get to know them better, I may or may not change my mind. And owh...the order does not matter:
1. Colin Farrell
2. Ashton Kutcher
3. Faizulazhar Kushairi (my senior back in SAB)
4. Jonathan Brandis
5. Ashraf Sinclair
6. Moez Masoud (host of Parables of Qur'an)
7. John (a guy in UW that I don't even know his surname)
9. DMX
8. No other than...You know who you are
Maybe later I should come up with ladies' names who I think are pretty. Yeah..lotsa Malaysian women will be in the list...so 4 thumbs up to them!! |
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| Monday, November 10, 2003 |
| Change of Heart |
I sit and think and figured how amazing it is that I can like one same person in such a long time. I believe in love, but I am a person difficult to fall for someone. Everyone fails to impress me the way I was once impressed; I see flaws everywhere. I am not seeking for perfection, but rather I search for a connection. Mebbe what Pial says is rather true, once someone captured my heart, he or she captures it for eternity. And I believe, for that reason, she is still my best friend. I don't believe distance deteriorates a relationship for as long as you put your faith into it and work harder to maintain it. And I don't believe time kills a relationship either. I can go on not talking to Puteri for 3 months but we still turn to each other, miss each other and ignore the trivials when urgency matters. These are 2 friends I've known for so long and still cannot live without. Sometimes, I wonder, how can one's heart changes so quickly, but mine can't. Is it fate, or is it a game I have yet to master?
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| Sunday, November 09, 2003 |
| Timeline |
I got this from Zull. So here goes...
Years from now im gonna look back and ask
myself.What have I done for myself?
13 Years Ago
x. I was 7 years old
x. Was first year of primary school..old school times wear pinafore..hehe
x. One of the fave students in class *wink*
8 Years Ago
x. I was 12 years old..final year of primary school
x. Sitting for UPSR...pioneer batch for subjective Math paper...whey, so damn easy larr the
paper...completed it in 20 mins..hahaha
x. I was the Vice Head Prefect(2). Everytime assembly have to naikkan flag and read the
doa...whoa...so hard man to hafal
6 Years Ago
x. I was 14, in Form 2
x. Studying in Kuala Selangor Science School(KUSESS)...place began to turn into a hell when
the new ustazah came...have to wear school uniform for outing, forced all the girls to
wear tudung....haih..I found that a bad approach..I was one of the last persons to wear
x. Having lotsa problems with Math. I think I got a C or D for an exam
4 Years Ago
x. I was 16. Still studying in that stupid KUSESS. What a long terrible year. The principal and wardens became crazier...forced us to do this and that...
x. Made more friends. Me and my girlgang formed a group, 16FC which consists of a variety
of interesting girls..from prefects to the most troubled girls in school, we are the most
prominent girlgang. We were very close with each other, everytime sumthing went wrong,
mesti got meeting. Then every nite before school holiday started, we stayed up and
pulled the stupidest pranks or played silly games. Also, became close with Pial, Puteri,
Arina and Nanie. Started realizing the true meaning of frenship. It was a very fun year
indeed!
x. Happened to be my most challenging and notorious year also. Hooked up with Sk8,
then all kind of shitty stories and gossips came out...everyone started talking, plus I'm in
16FC, more bad news came up. 3-4 times I was called by the discipline board and the
wardens. Summore, have to deal with my parents, very very pressuring moment. Because
of that, every single person and teacher in school knew me...what a bad way to establish
your popularity...hehe
Last year
x. I was 19.
x. Flew to the States. Started my freshman year at UW-Madison. First semester was pretty
nice..get to know people..plus I was really excited to be at a new place. Second semester
was harsh, I got really bad grades. Went through severe depression phase...
x. As I said, I went through a severe depression phase where I can do nothing but lie on
the bad thinking about my doomed future.
x. Learned how to blade...still cannot master...hahaha..I wasn't born to be a skater
This Year
x. Getting older. I'm 20. Still not legal...
x. Learned how to play guitar. Bought my Rosetti which I named Farrell.
x. Went back to Malaysia for the whole summer. It was fun! Get to see evewyone I missed
so much and spent quality time with them. I am so in love with my darling friends.
x. Cuti-cuti Malaysia. I went to Langkawi, Penang, Genting, Janda Baik, Kuantan and other
places. Too bad not enuff money to go to Sabah.
x. Spent so much money for shopping, especially at MNG.
x. Bought a new Yamaha classical guitar, which I named Freddie.
Today
x. I couldn't wake up to call my parents coz it's so cozy to sleep in my new comforter
x. Did Calculus homework for half the day.
x. Watched Meet Joe Black and listened to Ada Apa Dengan Cinta soundtrack.
x. Feeling sick. Terrible headache
Tomorrow
x. It's Monday again....school starts..hopefully I can wake up for my CS class
x. I will try to call my parents. It has been more than 3 weeks.
x. I will watch That 70's Show.
x. I will try to start studying for econs you lazyass!
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| Shop, dine and dash |
Friday nite and yesterday were very fun days indeed. But with lotsa money spent. Watch Matrix Revolution on Friday nite. Fabuluos graphics effect, five thumbs up to the directors and graphics and special effects crew. Yet, as always, the movie contains confusing storyline, as also go for The Matrix and Matrix Reloaded. But paying 8 bucks was worth it. It is still a fun, mind-goggling movie...and way way better than Reloaded.
Me and a bunch of other friends(8 of us altogether), came up with a crazy, abrupt plan to go to Penang, Chicago yesterday. But first, we stopped by at a factory outlet at Pleasant Prairie, Kenosha. Phew, I spent nearly $200 for the whole trip. The shopping at Pleasant Prairie took longer time than we expected, so we didn't have the chance to go to Gurnee Mills. I bought a white creamish peacoat(the one that looks like what JLo wears in Maid in Manhattan..hehe) from Banana Republic, a white Fila jacket, and a pair of jeans from Gap. When we reached Penang, it was already 7-inch pm. Phew, we feast like pig, plus me and Lisa and Anis were fasting, so getting to eat real Malaysian cuisine was a blast! We rushed to Ikea after that since it would be closed at 10pm. But bcoz of stoopid mad directions, we got lost and reached Ikea at 9.30pm! I dashed inside, bought a new quilt and orangish-reddish quilt cover for about 30 bucks. Quite a good deal coz the quilt is really warm, and I love it. It was a very fun day indeed. It'll be better if we can stop at Michigan Avenue..hehe. And I should definitely go to Ikea again to get more nice stuffs. |
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| Thursday, November 06, 2003 |
| Thanksgiving & Aidilfitri & A Sinclair |
Turns out to be that Thanksgiving and Aidilfitri this year will fall at the same time. What to do, what to do? I know what...somebody really have to teach me how to cook rendang and kuah kacang! Aidilfitri won't be the same without these meals, righto? My housemate also suggests we cook turkey, which I think is a superb idea. If we have Turkey as well as rendang at the same time, won't that be one big feast? Hahaha, if only I know how to cook all these stuffs...but seriously I need to learn how to cook them so I can at least diverge my troubled souls and mind for a meanwhile...most of my frens already complained how depressing I look and sound in this blog. So yeah, and I want lemang and roti jala too. And my mom's nasi lemak!! Darn, I wish I were in Malaysia.
P/S: I think Ashraf Sinclair (that I-forgot-whut-brand jeans model and member of YAWA) is really cute and hot!! I met her sis Aishah and I think she's very pretty and nice. Too bad he has a gurlfren already :p. |
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| Wednesday, November 05, 2003 |
| FIRST and LAST |
:: This thing will remind you some sweet memories ! ::
1. What's your FIRST name?
Efarina
2. Where was your FIRST neighbourhood?
Petaling Jaya
3. What was your FIRST toy?
My botol susu when I was a baby? Hehe....
4. What was your FIRST word?
Dunno, who can remember this...mama or babah mebbe
5. Who was your FIRST teacher?
Cikgu Hanim, Standard 1
6. Which was you FIRST school?
Sek. Ren. Keb. Puteri Pandan(2). All girl school, yeah! Too bad it's right beside St Gabriel
High School....where all the man-devils come from..hahaha
7. Where did you celebrate your FIRST b'day?
Hmmmm...can't remember, most probably at my Atok's house
8. What was you FIRST present?
Can't remember. A kiss from my mom when I was a baby maybe... :p
9. When was the FIRST time you smoked?
Attempts to smoke never succeeded.
10. When was the FIRST time you took drugs?
Never unless you count those drugs in medicines/pills
11. Who was your FIRST girl/boyfriend?
Must ask ha this question..if fun-kid-playtime bf/gf, then it's gotta be my long lost fren
Michelle and my next door neighbor Firdaus. If serious ones, then bf gotta be Sk8
and first close gf gotta be Puteri.
12. Who was your FIRST real love?
Haih, also wanna know?....you guys know who. Starts with I and ends with N, who else
can it be. But I also falls head over heels with this very fair, handsome guy with high
cheekbone from SAB...juz that we never got together coz I have to leave for KUSESS.
He was my first crush, allrite.
13. When was the FIRST time you held someone hands?
I can't remember this..seriously.
14. When was your FIRST kiss?
What kind of kiss....hahaha...secret babe, that's personal.
15. Who was the FIRST person to tell you they love you? (exc. family)
Dunno....Pial or Puteri maybe. We friends love each other vewy vewy much, but never
mistaken us as lesbians!
16. What was the FIRST country did you visit? (exc. place you were born of course)
Singapore
17. When was your FIRST concert? (name artist)
Hmm..never really been to a concert except for Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra concert,
only gigs/stagehows
18. When was the FIRST time you drove a car?
18 years old.
19. When was the FIRST time you cursed?
Cannot remember larr. Does 'bodoh' count?
20. When was the FIRST time you sneaked out?
Never. I can go out whenever I want.
21. When was the LAST time you said I LOVE YOU to SOMEONE?
Hmm.....few months ago.
22. When was the LAST time you told someone you HATE them ?
Few weeks ago, coz I got really angry with this one gurl from utp
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Today is freaking cold. It's currently 0 degrees. I shivered all the way home from class just now. I'm gonna get my Calc result later today. Pray and cross my finger, I won't fail again this time. If not, I may as well packed, balik and go sell goreng pisang...hehe.
Matrix Revolution is released today. Must go and watch it this weekend! Who has car and wanna go wid me?! |
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| Tuesday, November 04, 2003 |
| Commercials and songs |
| I've decided to put up Raya commercials and Raya songs this month just to get in the mood of Hari Raya. And this particular video I am currently putting makes me miss my Dad very much. Definitely true, there is no price to value how much my Dad, and my Mom must have gone through to raise me to be what I am rite now. If it wasn't because of my Dad, I would probably be so dumb at English. If only I were in Malaysia to celebrate Hari Raya so I can shake his hand, and my Mom's hand, to say how sorry I am for not being the best, good, obedient daughter I am supposed to be most of the time. I can still remember that 'mogok' I launched to my parents when they didn't let me go buka puasa with my friends...hahaha...how so stupid I was back then. And those sneaking around time so that they wouldn't know the bad things I'm doing. :D... huh, bad bad gurl. I bet if they know what I've been doing behind their back, I will be throw out of the house! But no matter how bad or rebellious I am, I still love them to the bone. Muahxx. Period. |
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| Sunday, November 02, 2003 |
| Questions to answer when feeling sick |
I AM: Short and ugly
I WANT: To be prettier and taller, have lotsa money and be better at Calculus
I HAVE: Dignity and pride
I WISH: I have better relationship with my younger sisters and bro
I HATE: When I did something I think I really shouldn't have done
I MISS: Home, my family and my best friends
I FEAR: Dying full of unforgiven sins
I HEAR: To good music that match my taste
I SEARCH: For a better life
I WONDER: How long I will be in hell and if I ever make it to heaven
I REGRET: I am not as genius as I wanted to be
I LOVE: My family, my best friends, my mechanical pencil
I ACHE: For better grades and to be able to study in Aussie instead
I ALWAYS: Eat and shop...hehe
I AM NOT: A slut
I DANCE: To hip hop songs
I SING: To Mariah Carey and Cokelat and whenever I feel like singing
I CRY: When I am heartbroken, or when I lose people I love dearly
I AM NOT ALWAYS: As sociable as people think I am
I WRITE: Almost everytime in English
I WIN: A lot when I was in primary school
I LOSE: Money, frequently
I CONFUSE: Why I am not falling in love yet since my first relationship..it has been a long 2 and the half years
I NEED: To graduate with good grades so my parents will be happy and proud of their first daughter
I SHOULDA: Learn how to play guitar sooner
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Yes Or No...
x. You keep a diary: Nope...too lazy to write
x. You like to cook: Well, not really but I have to now or else everyone in my apartment will
be freaking angry. And I will be very hungry so yeah, definitely have to cook good food
x. You have a secret you have not shared with anyone: Hmm...I think so
x. You believe in love: I do but I don't fall in love easily
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The weirdest person you know: Urghh..I don't mix with weird persons
The Loudest Person you Know: Pial definitely..hehe..jgn marah
The Sexiest Person you Know: Arina coz she's pretty and has great hair & great smile!
Your closest friend(s): Pial, Puteri, Arina, Syukran, Aseng, Chinozz, Serene
The People that Knows the Most about you: Should be my darling Pial....and uh mebbe Chinozz? :p
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Do You...?
Have a(any) crush(es): Long time ago, yes but not now
Want to get married: Maybe, but not too soon. I am afraid of commitment.
Get motion Sickness: Nah..
Think you're a health freak: Me? You're kidding? Of course not
Get along with your parents: Well, I never fight with them..
Like thunderstorms: If it kills the electricity, then no
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NATURAL HAIR COLOR: Black
CURRENT HAIR COLOR: Base is black with chestnut and medium brown highlights
EYE COLOR: Dark brown
BIRTHPLACE: Assuntha Hospital, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
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(FAVORITES )
NUMBER: Seven eleven :p
COLOR: Blue, red, pink, white, black
DAY: Definitely not Monday
MONTH: Syawal...coz I can celebrate Raya and eat lotsa rendang and ketupat!
SONG: Linkin Park
FOOD: My late grannies cooking...esp. sambal ikan berlada..urghh..so delicious!
SEASON: Spring
SPORT: Basketball, field hockey
DRINK: Mango and watermelon juice
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CUDDLE OR MAKE OUT : Cuddle...cannot make out till I'm married!
CHOCOLATE MILK, OR HOT CHOCOLATE? Hot chocolate...I don't drink milk
MILK, DARK, OR WHITE CHOCOLATE? No milk and I am not a chocolate freak either
VANILLA OR CHOCOLATE? Hmm....both are not my fave but if I have to choose, I'll probably choose choc
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( IN THE LAST 24 HOURS, HAVE YOU.... )
CRIED? No...but I did cry the last 48 hrs reading all those articles about our great Dr Mahathir
HELPED SOMEONE? Yeapos...help painted Nick's face
BOUGHT SOMETHING? Aha, since it's the last 24 hrs, the answer is no.
GOTTEN SICK? Yeah, I am still feeling sick now
GONE TO THE MOVIES? Nope
GONE OUT FOR DINNER? Nope
WRITTEN A REAL LETTER? Nope...
TALKED TO AN EX? Nope...I woke up too late
MISSED AN EX? Hmmm....do I..mebbe a lil bit but the past 24 hrs has been busy crazy hours for me, so not much time to think about other people.
WRITTEN IN A JOURNAL? If you count this, then yes
HAD A SERIOUS TALK? Not when yesterday is Halloween
MISSED SOMEONE? Yes, my grandpas...
HUGGED SOMEONE? Nope..more like carry someone
FOUGHT WITH YOUR PARENTS? Nope
FOUGHT WITH A FRIEND? Nope
PLAYED ANY GAMES ONLINE? Nope
DO YOU FEEL LONELY? Almost all the time while I'm in the States
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| I felt so dirty and full of sin after what happened yesterday. I woke, with a headache and pain all over my body, so I can't think straight or walk properly. I lie down all day feeling guilty. I really need to talk to Syukran, Puteri, Pial or Chinozz rite now so I can feel a whole lot better.... especially Syukran coz I know he'll be able knock more sense into me. And to make me laugh again. Haih.... |
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| Halloween 2003 Chronology |
Friday Oct 31 -
Went out at about 2.45pm with Laura to get costume for Halloween. There were so many people at State Street shopping for Halloween! Went to Pipefitters first and decided that the costume is too costly. Then, we went to Ragstock. The line was awfully long that we were thinking of just stealing the stuffs we wanna buy but of course, we backed out..hehe. Later that nite, we went to Princeton Ave apartment for a party. It was quite cool. Laura and I managed to carved a pumpkin and it turned out to be pretty nice considering that was our first time. Ling and Yen came down from Northwestern, so later around 10pm we brought them down to State Street for the FAMOUS Halloween parade. People dressed up in so many different creative costumes but the attention grabber is undoubtedly those 3 frat guys who wore leapord thongs! Hahaha, we even took pictures with them! The crowd was less crowdy because the official parade is on Saturday, where people practically from all over US come to join the craziness. Well, according to poll, Halloween on State Street is after all in the top ten list of places one has to be before he dies. Last year, there was a stampede and I nearly felt! After the parade, we went back to Princeton for scary movie marathon. We watched Inner Senses, Leslie Cheung last movie before he comitted suicide. It was pretty scary alrite. Yet, we only stayed for a movie coz we were so tired and sleepy!
Saturday, November 1-
Went to Maharaja with the Chinese guys and my housemates for lunch. We were supposed to go for an All-American breakfast but every place was too packed. Why in the world the Americans got up very early?! But it was worth the trip as the food was REALLY good. At 7pm, everyone started to dress up for the awaited Halloween parade. I don't know what I am but I considered myself a witch. I wore a black cape and a mask. Before the parade was another party at Lionel's place, and we the Oak Tree clan reached there around 9pm. Not so many people arrived yet, so it was a bit quiet in the beginning. About 45 minutes after that, things started to get rowdy. Lionel put up the music and everyone started dancing. I guess the best part was when Baby Boy song was played coz I really like that song. The guys even asked me to dance on the table..hahaha. And so we danced all nite. Wilson dressed up as a lady, so there was loot of hoots here and there :p. Around 10.30pm, everyone was tired but pretty hyped up to go out for the parade. However, bad bad news. Michael was really drunk, he took 3 shots of beer. He kept on falling on the floor and was mumbling craps. Things got worse when he puked on the sofa. So, the guys had to cool him down and carried him to the bedroom. Nick was also half-drunk. He puked a little and just lie on the floor but his condition was not as bad as Michael. Michael was really trashed tonite. At first, I thought it was funny coz I never really see people got drunk in front of my eyes, but towards the end, I felt a bit wary. I, after all, has been out all day. And I also felt a bit guilty since it is the fasting month rite now, so I should not really be getting involved with all these. In the end, I decided to not join the parade. I quietly got up, went out and walked all the way home. ALONE. It was pretty scary considering the fact that there will be many drunken people, but I just don't give a damn at that moment coz I was very exhausted. So now here I am writing this journal, feeling more relaxed as everything around me is so quiet. And oh ya, tomorrow will be the day I have to start fasting, therefore no more parties for a month! |
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