Priceless

Watch this movie at GSC International Screens before the season ends... Hilariously funny, and cute, and sweet. You won't regret it. Subtitles are good.

Jordin Sparkles

Was going to do a scoop on Jordin yesterday, but couldn't find the time... Sigh.

As most of my friends know, I am certified to be tone deaf and have no interest whatsoever in singing competitions. But watching this girl, she got me.

She's the American answer to our Siti Norhaliza. She's 17, the age when Siti won HER singing competition; she's sweet and cutesy; she doesn't have an abusive boyfriend or illegitimate child; she's well-balanced, happy and close to her family. And she can REALLY SING!!

Of course she has no problems with the English language :D, but you get the point...

When people were going for Lakisha, Sanjaya and Melinda Doolittle, I already knew the Jordin was going to win. Her rendition of "I Who Have Nothing" - blew me away.

Congratulations, Jordin. I'm already a fan :-)

This is My Now - By Jordin Sparks

There was a time I packed my dreams away
Living in a shell, hiding from myself.
There was a time when I was so afraid
I thought I’d reached the end.
Baby, that was then.
But I am made of more than my yesterdays.

This is my now,
And I am breathing in the moment.
As I look around,
I can’t believe the love I see.
My fear’s behind me,
Gone are the shadows and doubt.
That was then.
This is my now.

I had to decide.
Was I gonna play it safe?
Or look somewhere deep inside,
Try to turn the tide.
Find the strength to take that step of faith?

This is my now,
And I am breathing in the moment.
As I look around,
I can’t believe the love I see.
My fear’s behind me,
Gone are the shadows and doubt.
That was then.
This is my now.

I have a courage like never before, yeah.
I settled for less, but I’m ready for more.
Ready for more…

This is my now,
And I am breathing in the moment.
As I look around,
I can’t believe the love I see.
My fear’s behind me,
Gone are the shadows and doubt.
That was then.
This is my now,
And I am breathing in the moment.
As I look around,
I can’t believe the love I see.
My fear’s behind me,
Gone are the shadows and doubt.
That was then.
This is my now.
This is my now.

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The Next Step

Like any other relationship, some just never work out. Someone takes a bow. You try again, and hope for the best. And sometimes, making the break is the best thing to do. I'm not looking back anymore.

Omens

Call it whatever you like. Superstitions, juju, premonitions, sixth sense... We all believe it to a certain extent.

There is the ever popular "ada orang sebut" if you tersedak, someone misses you if you find an eyelash on your face and "ada orang nak datang" if a butterfly or moth is found inside the house.

Then there is the "meaning of dreams" such as finding a snake in the house and dreaming of water which means good fortune. We all have woken up with a heavy feeling in the pit of our stomachs. And married people profess to the "you just know" feeling that he/she is THE ONE.

There are 'lucky shirts' and rabbit feet and four leaf clovers and horse shoes for good luck. There are old coins and three-legged frogs for some. Horoscopes and astrology, feng shui and other "therapies" complete the set of unscientific beliefs we commonly encounter each day.

Perhaps its the subconscious in our being. Red stimulates the senses and perhaps contribute to a sense of being more energetic and able to garner results which translates to good fortune.

But what about personal incidences that's not in the cards?

I had a watch band that suddenly refused to clasp. I had to hold it together with a wire tie or not wear the watch at all. What does it mean? And if I was able to fix it, does that mean that my troubles will be solved?

What about the "feeling" that someone or something is right for you, or that things will work out all right.

You don't know for sure, do you? But when hope is all but gone, sometimes omens are the only things that you can hold on to to keep from drowning....

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The Day That Was

Have been too tired lately to update my blog. Really.

Sunday, 29th April
Got suckered by Aizan to join the Malay Mail Big Walk. Joined primarily due to desperate need for exercise. Had to wake up at 4.00 a.m. to make my way to Aizan's by 5.30 a.m. Went on the 10 km walk with no training and badly atrophied muscles due to changes in life. Finished the walk and started to feel pain all over, especially in my poor old feet. It was interesting, though. One guy was doing Sudoku and one girl wore squeaky selipar jepun. I kid you not. Aidah called her Miss Oshin while I more crudely referred to her as "selipar jepun". I call a spade a spade.

Monday, 30th April
Went to work, hurting feet and all.

Tuesday, 1st May
Cuti, but had plans. Was really not in the mood and on the verge of cancelling out altogether. Dragged meself out of bed and took my own sweet time getting down to TKC. The moment I got there, the guards cheerfully welcomed me with smiles. How come our guards weren't so friendly, ah? Saw the big rock with school badge and "TUNKU KURSHIAH COLLEGE" written on it and almost cried. What is it about old schools that got to you? Probably the fact that it was my first step to independence at the tender age of twelve... And the fact that I spent 5 years of my life there. Good and bad, take it all in. It was my life, my memories.

Found Aizan at the canteen, bought a few souvenirs, then went to the hall to join the tour. Found out that there was a delay, and the Jazzercise was just starting. Were amazed by the "Sway" performance by the OGs and joined in to learn the steps. Ended it with Poco2, which we barely remembered how to do and proceeded to check out the resident blocks. Visited everything, even the sick bay and ended with lunch at the dining hall. Nasi kawah pun boleh rindu, ek? Went off by two, but not before raiding the co-op for more souvenirs...

Next, went to Risq's wedding in Melaka. As usual, he 'advertised' by saying a bunch of cronies will be there, yet none showed. K Zalina had come and already left by the time we arrived. Had a bit to eat and left soon after. Sent Aizan home, lepak2 kejap, then went home to sleep...

Wednesday - caught up with washing and chores. So not fun.

Thursday & Friday - work la. What else.

Saturday - supposed to catch up on work. Yucks.

Blaze Of Glory - Bon Jovi

I love this song :-)
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I wake up in the morning
And I raise my weary head
I got an old coat for a pillow
And the earth was last night's bed
I don't know where I'm going
Only God knows where I've been
I'm a devil on the run
A six gun lover
A candle in the wind
When you're brought into this world
They say you're born in sin
Well at least they gave me something
I didn't have to steal or have to win
Well they tell me that I'm wanted
Yeah I'm a wanted man
I'm colt in your stable
I'm what Cain was to Abel
Mister catch me if you can
I'm going down in a blaze of glory
Take me now but know the truth
I'm going down in a blaze of glory
Lord I never drew first
But I drew first blood
I'm no one's son
Call me young gun
You ask about my consience
And I offer you my soul
You ask If I'll grow to be a wise man
Well I ask if I'll grow old
You ask me if I known love
And what it's like to sing songs in the rain
Well,I've seen love come
And I've seen it shot down
I've seen it die in vain
Shot down in a blaze of glory
Take me now but know the truth
'Cause I'm going down in a blaze of glory
Lord I never drew first
But I drew first blood
I'm the devil's son
Call me young gun
Each night I go to bed
I pray the Lord my soul to keep
No I ain't looking for forgiveness
But before I'm six foot deep
Lord,I got to ask a favor
And I'll hope you'll understand
'Cause I've lived life to the fullest
Let the boy die like a man
Staring down the bullet
Let me make my final stand
Shot down in a blaze of glory
Take me now but know the truth
I'm going out in a blaze of glory
Lord I never drew first
But I drew first blood
and I'm no one's son
Call me young gun
I'm a young gun

Tempat Jatuh Lagi Dikenang...

Am planning to visit my Alma Mater 17 years after our last goodbye :-)