| Monday, May 31, 2004 |
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Ahaha... I have gone to watch Troy for the second time this evening. Phew, you must think I am crazy kan? That, my friend, is how much I love epics, especially regarding the Greeks. Do not even mention the countless times I have watched Monte Cristo, Last Samurai, Gladiator, yada yada yada. Though Troy is not as great as I expect it to be, it is nevertheless worthy of my penny. Rite now tengah bengang though. Where the hell is my Helen of Troy DVD? Who took it??!! Prepare for a historical year. More epics coming up:
(1) King Arthur. Opens July 7th. Starring Clive Owen and Kiera Knightly and directed by Antoine Fuqua, director of Training Day. This movie intends to give a more realistic version of legendary King Arthur who united Britain during the fall of Roman Empire. This movie is predicted to do Clive Owen what "Gladiator" did for Russel Crowe.
(2) Alexander. Opens November 5, 2004. Starring famous actors Colin Farrell, Angelina Jolie, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Val Kilmer and Jared Leto. A chance to see Farrell's in blonde acting as Alexander the Great, the man who conquered 90% of the world only at the age of 25. Directed by Oliver Stone.
You think I should be a historian instead?
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| Sunday, May 30, 2004 |
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I don't get why some African American people show much interest in me. I mean, what izzit about me that they find appealing? It is really odd, you know, since no whites or Asian Americans show the same interest. First, there's Mark who never tire flirting and asking my phone number, then there's this big guy at Majestic who grabbed my hand and finally, last few days there's this guy on the bus who said hi to me and looked at me the way a stalker scrutinizes his victim. I even had this stranger black girl at 'The Ghetto' who showered me with compliments without any reason. Sungguh pelik and menakutkan. Why eh? Don't get me wrong, not that I have anything against the black people. Next time, I should just wear a T-shirt 'Not Interested' or 'Don't Come Near Me, I'm So Ugly'.
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| Friday, May 28, 2004 |
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| OK people..don't pening-pening yer if I change my layout frequently these days. I am freaking bored to death after coming back from Yellowstone and rite now, I am trying to experimental one real good for layout for my blog. So until I am not fully satisfied, you alwiz larr see my layout changing. Peace and out! |
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| Tuesday, May 25, 2004 |
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Occay..now I'm wide awake and finally happy to eat some decent Asian food after a week in the wilderness. Here goes my accounts for the past few days...
May 18 (Tuesday): Woke up early because we(Alex, Ilham, BC, Ija, me) were supposed to leave Madison at 8:30am. But as usual larr, this prob and that prob, we left only 2 hours after the planned time. Alex and Ilham drove most of the afternoon and evening and I took turn in the midst of the dark morning. We stopped at 5.30am this small farm to refill gas. It was a beautiful morning.
May 19 (Wednesday): I continued driving to Yellowstone National Park. I drove past a huge dam. The water is the color of aqua, and the water is flowing slow. It was a mesmerizing sight. Stopped at a very small town for breakfast. It was odd, seing so many old people around, looking at us as if we were aliens. I couldn't imagine living in a place like that when I am old. Ilham took over when we reached Yellowstone. We stopped at Yellowstone Lake and the Canyon. Gosh, the waterfall is gorgeous! We spent some hours just taking pictures and driving around the northeast side of the park. Surprisingly, we met two Indonesians and an American who has been to Malaysia quite a number of times. When nightfall reached, we decided to lodge at Mammoth since the cold weather did not permit us to camp. I cooked dinner and later that night, we played Bullshit.
May 20 (Thursday): In the morning, we drove to Mammoth Campground and set our base camps. Then, we drove up to Mammoth Hot Springs. To view this amazing God creation, you have no idea what you'd missed for just not being there. The water was crystal clear and you can see the corrals, with hot springs coming out of the lake and falls. It was like watching a scene from LOTR. Later, we went to Bunsen Peak. The hiking proved to be strenous. We had to pass snowy and rocky trails to reach up the mountain. I was really afraid of height, so I kept praying not to mistep. The peak is 8564ft high. I was glad when we finally reached the top of the peak. The view from the top is amazing. We had the chance to see mountain tops covered with snow, the clouds, the small road below. We had our lunch on top of the mountain. The hike down the mountain is more challenging since it is steeper and it started to rain ice. In the evening after the rain stopped, we went to Tower Falls and took the trail down the river to see the falls. When we returned to our base camp that night, I immediately went to sleep because I was hell tired.
May 21 (Friday): We left Mammoth and headed south towards Old Faithful. On the way, we stopped here and there to view the wildlife and to take photos of the beautiful scenery. Since the weather is getting colder, all of us decided to not camp for the rest of the week. After checking in at Old Faithful Inn, we went to watch the Old Faithful geyser's eruption. Ilham and Alex took a nap after that and the rest of us decided to do some souvenir shopping at the inn's gift shop. Later at around 4:00 pm, we drove down DeLacy Creek and started hiking towards Shoshone Lake for 3 miles. It felt like the longest 3 miles I've ever walked. We had to pass snowy trails, went through meadows and the pine forest. We reached the lake only an hour and the half after that. Though tiring, the long hike was worth it. The lake was enchanting and we took time taking photos. For a moment, I felt like the world belong to no one but us. When it was getting darker, we decided to hike back. Halfway, we panicked because the trail we went through was totally different from the one we previously took. Plus, it was getting darker. Thank God, I remembered to bring my compass and my hiking book that I bought at the gift shop. Around 7.30pm, we managed to get out of the forest. What a big relief! At night after taking showers and having a nice chat with a Malaysian who is working there for 3 months, we played cards again and went to sleep.
May 22 (Saturday): This day, we left Old Faithful and drove all the way to Grand Teton Park. There was nothing much to do there since horseback riding and boat trips are still unavailable till June. We stopped by at a Red Indian Museum and I bought myself a pretty beads necklace made by an Indian herself. We also stopped by a horse ranch and Teton lake. Then, we drove around the park to capture more photos of the wildlife and the beautiful sceneries. In the evening, we finally reached Jackson Hole town. This time, I really felt like I was in another part of the world. The town was pretty small. One would call it a cowboy town. Most of the shops and motels were built by woods. Though it felt odd at first, I came to love this very different town. It was just a new pretty sight for me. We went from shops to shops at the downtown looking for souvenirs and Wyoming t-shirts. I get to see a lot of Natives accessories and arts. I love every moment of it.
May 23 (Sunday): It was time to leave for Wisconsin. I felt kinda sad since I was really enjoying my time being in a new place, doing new activities and attaching myself to the nature. Going back to Madison means going back to routine. Boring. Plus, I was not fond of the idea of having to spent a day in the car again. But well, bye bye Jackson town.
May 24 (Monday): Reached Madison at around 2pm. Hmm....odd it feels, to see buildings around. And odd it feels, to use this computer again. But yay, my result this semester was not that bad!
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| Monday, May 24, 2004 |
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| I'm back from Yellowstone you people! Fuh, best best! But now so penat larr, so I story later la kies. Oowh, by the way, I wanna go watch Troy again. Archilles and Hector are so irresistable, hahaha. And Shrek 2 too! Later friends. Time to sleep! |
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| Sunday, May 16, 2004 |
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I went to watch Troy last night. It is a great movie, far better than Helen of Troy. But, yeaps, there's a but, I will have to say that The Last Samurai is directed and acted more beautifully than this adaptation of the Illiad by Homer. Pitt as Achilles, looking real good in that skirt and armor, didn't fail to impress me with his acting skills. However, the real credit here, I must say goes to Eric Bana as Prince Hector. Damn, he looked real macho in this movie..hahaha. Somehow, he made Achilles look like a great but reckless and too emotional warrior while Hector is never less a great AND a wise fighter. Pete O'Toole as King Priam gives an excellence performance too. I particularly like the part where he bravely met Achilles to claimed his son's corpse. It was a touching moment. My favorite part? The one-on-one battle between Achilles and Hector. It was disappointing to see Achilles died in the end, killed by the foolish Orlando Bloom, acting as Prince Paris. I'd rather see him dead because he proved to be an undeniably coward and stupid brother. Plus, I don't think that is how the story goes in Illiad, does it? Paris died in a war. I should hit the Illiad again some time soon to verify the storyline. I lurve Greek!
I'm out into the wilderness of Yellowstone National Park in 2 days. So, I won't be blogging till I come back. See you people then. Auf wiedersehen! Ich wusche dich ein wunderbar und schon Woche. |
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| Friday, May 14, 2004 |
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| I don't like looking at you. I don't like hearing about you. It jitters me to hear your voice over the phone I feel like shouting so that you shut the hell up and stop asking me things. You are always in my way I feel like quitting. I already did. You make me sick. I don't want to see your face. Can I change school? I want to go back to MMU. I want a friend whom I can talk to about this. I want a friend to cheer me up. But I can't seem to find one here. Everywhere I go I see you, I hear things about you. It made me sick. It made me sick. Please get the hell out of my life. |
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| Thursday, May 13, 2004 |
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Your High School(s): Aminuddin Baki(SAB), Kuala Selangor Science Secondary School(KUSESS)
1. Nickname in high school?
Frack, Jazzy, F
2. Best subject?
Modern Math, for sure!! If I start getting 80 sumthing, then Mrs Lucy would start to speculate about my love life
3. Worst subject?
Biology. I only got an A once. The other time, I either failed or get a C/D.
4. A teacher you owe life lessons to?
Miss Hazilah. She is a great Science & Chemistry teacher. And those evenings and weekends my friends and I spent at her home cooking and sleeping over...
5. A teacher you wanna kick in the ass?
The principal and the counselor, without a doubt.
6. Describe form 1:
I was in a coed school(SAB) for the first time. Excited to see all guys around me...hahaha. Had a crush on this very good looking Form 3 senior. Entered KUSESSS in September. It was horrible. I quickly regretted leaving SAB.
7. Form 2:
I had a traumatic experience with my Math. I found it difficult and kept getting bad grades. The old principal whom I favor retired and was replaced with that principal whom I wanna kick ass. Wearing tudung became compulsary. Puteri and I became close.
8. Form 3 year:
The crazy principal started to spread his evil notions to the teachers, and soon all the wardens became crazier. All sorts of unimaginable rules were regulated, and many teachers hated our guts for being rebellious. They lost hope in us except for Miss Hazilah and Mr Razak. When we brought the school to a top notch for our outstanding PMR results, barula all the teachers started smiling at us. I had a feud with the Form 5 seniors, but then everyone in my batch did. Also had a crush on this new guy.
9. Form 4 year:
I made a lot of new friends and started to value the true meaning of friendship. 16FC was established, perhaps the most notorious girlgang in school at that time considering our members varied from the headgirl to the worst troublemakers. I did a lot of stupid things, breaking as many school rules as possible. Fell in love, had a boyfriend. Faced problems with my teachers and parents but it was all worth it.
10. Form 5 year:
Freaking out about SPM. I became obsessive of getting excellent result after my dad offered me a large sum of money if I get straight As. Hahaha...I spent my time at the National Library everyday during semester breaks(very pathetic). I had catfights with my girlfriends but in the end we always reconciled. Started to have second thoughts about my relationship. I was happy to leave school. I left half an hour after my final paper ended without really saying goodbye to anyone. Who cares?! 16FC would be meeting the next night at KLCC for 'buka puasa'! That was all that matters to me. Owh, and I did get closer with now my best guyfriends too.
11. Your best friends in highschool??
16FC. In particular, Puteri, Pial, Arina, Nanie.
12. Cafeteria food sucked?
Oh yes. Oh yes. The dinner and weekend meals were terrible. The weekdays lunch was good though. I loved their soup/tomyam on Fridays and nasi goreng cina. We did have the best food for Zon Tengah.
13. Most hilarious school rule?
Wearing white T-shirt and camisole to sports. Wearing petticoat to school. Plizla....panas nak mampos. Sekolah tepi laut, padang takde rumput, summore forced us to wear layers of clothes. Jogging every Sunday morning for 2.5km or so. That was ok but having an inspection and a reading class right an hour after that! I'd rather go back to sleep.
14. Wore uniforms?
Yeaps. Baju kurung, tudung, black shoe, bla bla bla
15. How was the prom?
Hahaha...are you kidding me? Dress code for ladies: Baju kurung & jubah. Ahh...and hands off, no dancing...hahaha.
16. Who was prom king and queen?
ME! Ehe....we did have English Nite though. Nana & Nanie kept winning Best Attire. I won Best Mask this one year.
17. Any achievements?
Secretary of Computer Club, Treasurer of Firefighters Cadet, German Language Excellency Certificate, 1500M runner & table tennis player for WIRA sportshouse, school hockey player, being called by the wardens & disciplinary board many times(if you call that achievements!)
18. Were you popular?
Haha. Yes, I guess especially among the teachers. After Form 3.
19. Best song that reminds you of high school?
Music by Madonna. Apparently, my friends and I always sing this song on our way back from night preps. Also, Pearl Jam-Last Kiss. Dang, that song was popular back then! And Nelly Furtado - I'm Like a Bird.
20. Unforgettable high school crush?
Two guys....or izzit three?
21. Most embarrassing moment?
The guy at the canteen asked me out. Duh....
22. Memory you'd like to forget about high school?
There're lots I don't think it'll fit this page.
23. Best memory?
Every night before the school holidays started, me and my friends and sometimes the juniors who were closed to us stayed up late and played games such as Truth or Dare and Silent Night. Other times, we learned how to dance or played rollerblade. 16FC birthday bash was also one of the best memories.
24. Any regrets?
Yes. Being there is a regret. But I've made some wonderful friends. THAT..is the only thing I will never regret. Oh, and everytime WIRA won the first place. That was good memory.
25. Would you like your "future child" to attend your high school?
No, no, no. I've already told my cousins not to go to that school.
26. Were the bathrooms clean?
The bathrooms are the worst I've seen and used.
27. How long since you left?
4 wonderful years!
28. Do you want to go back to high school?
Nope. I have already said my goodbye to Mr Husni. The school has no importance to me anymore. |
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I was surfing around hitz.fm and I came across this online shoutout:
my friends that i luv kak deeya so much and she is like my real sister for me. i hope u hear my shout out. sabrina we were friends forever, don fight anymore. this is all for sekolah menengah puteri at seremban. this skewl is realy rocks me. i went this skewl n my brain got something happen.ok,bubby
I don't know whether to laugh or to feel sorry for this kiddo. But I have to admit my first impression is to laugh. This is not the only example of bad English that I've seen over the past months among Malaysians. Sorry but my intention here is not to embarass anyone, believe me my English is not super either, but somehow, it just tickles me that one doesn't acquire enough skills to master the English language. I'm really glad both my dad and my mom went to an English school and taught me English since I was a toddler. I wish that is the case for everyone. I read somewhere some time that the MUET performance this year is at an unsatisfactory level. The government ought to really do something about this, don't you think? |
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| Sunday, May 09, 2004 |
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I'm done with my CS354 final exam...thank God. I am starting to get really sick of all these computer studies. I just hope I don't get a D for this subject. Two more papers to go people...so I won't be blogging for the next few days...I think.
I need to have an eye exam again. I need a new pair of eyeglass. |
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| Thursday, May 06, 2004 |
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THE END OF AN ERA. FAREWELL TO FRIENDS.
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| Friends ends rather well tonight. I was already screaming and closing my eyes when Ross and Phoebe discovered they were at the wrong airport. Again, I sighed when Rachel decided to get on the plane still, after Ross revealed his feelings. But all turned out well in the end I was clapping with joy. For a single second I thought tears is coming out of my eyes. All that running out of bus and up the stairs to my apartment to make sure I catched the 2-hour finale is worth it! I love Friends, and forever will. In another hour I am watching the casts in Jay Leno talk show, so I'm outta here. Laters.... |
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This 10-year sitcom will finally come to an end tonight. I grew up watching Friends since I was in like what...Standard 4 or 5? I've seen the lowlights and the highlights of this great TV show, and I must say, watching it ends tonight is not going to be easy. It's like taking Pink Panther out of my childhood or the moment Mahathir, who had been the PM since I was born, finally stepped down. No more Thursday anticipation. No more sarcastic Bing, clean-freak Monica, cute poute Rachel, geeky Ross, hippie Pheobe and forever-blur Joey. I will miss this show. But I can smile happily knowing that even though Friends will come to a closure today, I still have friends as great as and as close as them in my real life. Toast to Friends!
Friends 10 years Timeline
Goodbye Friends
On The OC, it is pretty upsetting that Ryan is leaving for Chino. And Seth running from home?! Why? For how long is he gonna sail? Last night season finale is a very sad one. Damn Theresa for getting pregnant. Next time, use condoms when you wanna do it. Can't wait for the second season! Orange County rawks! I wanna get married by the beach too! |
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| Wednesday, May 05, 2004 |
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| Why the hell would someone name an island Pulau Babi Hujung and Pulau Babi Tengah? That's the most hilarious and ridiculous thing I've ever came across. |
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| I am so tired. I just wanna go home, see my Dad and Mom and annoy my sisters and brother. I just wanna be in my house, without worrying about school, money and bills. I wanna drive down to UM and MidVals to meet my hommies. Go jolly with them, then perhaps have another basketball session with Chinozz and the rest. I wanna meet Puteri and listen to her stories. I miss her terribly. Probably I'll have the chance to go to Rawa Island this time. I just wanna be home. I wish. I am so tired. |
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| Tuesday, May 04, 2004 |
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| Have you not watch the video clip Yeah by Usher feat Lil John & Ludacris? It's a dope! Definitely falling for Usher after watching his groovy dance moves! Man! Go go watch it again. |
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| You think me am selfish? Well, what do I care? I am tired of pleasing other people most of the time. What do I get in return? Zilch. All efforts wasted. I am not Mother Theresa. So now I'd better quench my own pleasure (and shopping doesn't count!). For once, I am gonna do what I want and not care about other people or the consequences it may has on others. My priority first. Yours? I save for later. Or maybe never. |
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| Monday, May 03, 2004 |
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| I think I may have to quit basketball for Midwest 2004. Putting up 5 subs in two weeks seem to be impossible, considering most of my shifts are on weekend nights. I doubt my fellow American collegues are going to give up their party and drinking, and all Malaysians are heading to Minnesota for the Midwest Games. I cannot give up my camping trip the week before either. If I have to ask myself which is more important, Midwest or camping, I'd say camping. If the question is Midwest or work, again... I would opt out Midwest since I really need the money for my Japan trip. But the team needs me. Plus, I already paid for a jersey. Haih... very confusing. Though sometimes I feel it will be good not to be in the team coz then, I don't have to see that person and this person that much. It's not that I really hate that person or anything. I hate myself more for having this weakness. I don't think I can put up the act much longer. It's too tiring I'll scream it out loud sooner or later. So, backing up from the team is an idea I am fond to ponder about.... |
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| Sunday, May 02, 2004 |
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| I went sailing yesterday with my three other friends. It was perfect. The crews onboard were friendly. We had a game of "throwing balls at other sailors" before we sailed further to the middle of the lake. Having the chance to view UW campus from the lake, I then realized how beautiful my campus is. It felt so serene and peaceful to be far from ground, with the wind blowing and the sun shining. I love every moment of it. When I retire, I should definitely consider sailing around the beautiful islands in Malaysia. In the meantime, let's learn swimming and go to that Hoofers meeting...... |
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| Saturday, May 01, 2004 |
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Better Than Ezra free concert last night was awesome! In fact, I won't even mind if I have to pay for this concert. Rocking performance, awesome music and most importantly, great communication with the audience. The lead singer is downright funny. The way he 'goreng' his guitar...fuh. I definitely agree with the girl behind me who said "He is so hot right now". Hahaha! The freestyle moment added up the spice. The wait in the cold is truly worth it. |
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