Come On!!

Assalamualaikum, everybody!!

I'm currently at Kenny Rogers right now, the place I worked at after SPM.  I had to send some jeans to the tailor and some pants of dad's but it will take quite some time for it to finish.  So I just thought I should swing by to KR and see my old bosses again.  Plus, no internet connection at home.  I need to find a hotspot SOMEWHERE right?

;-)

Anywho, I just ordered a glass of 100 Plus and a muffin.  Few minutes later, a plate of 1/4 quarter chicken and a scoop of aromatic rice was served for me.  Haha!!  Bless their hearts, my managers.  I'm touched.


XD


Some of you might know, I'm  a sports buff.  Tennis, futsal, football, Basketball, Takraw.  You name it, I can play it (Not to brag)  But the sports I'm serious about are tennis and football.  So before I came to KR this afternoon, I watched the 1/4 finals of the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami, Florida this morning.  It was the Spaniard Rafael Nadal  vs the French powerhouse, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.


It was awesome.  Too bad it was best of 3 sets though.  For the grand slams, it's usually best of 5 sets.  But this is just another ATP Masters tournament, not the major grand slams.


The first set started off well for Rafa but the other way for Tsonga.  Some of his shots just didn't went quite right.  Trust me, I know how that feels.  He kept talking to himself and missed quite important shots especially drop shots.  Rafa was clearly off guard and far from the net.  Tsonga tried a drop shot but they were not good and strong enough to pass the net.  In the whole match, this happened 10 times, give or take.  Eventually, Rafa got the 1st set in the bag.

In the 2nd set, things were starting to look up for Tsonga.  Giving heavy backhands and strong forehands to Rafa.  He was on a roll.  But he was still trailing and Rafa was serving for the match.  But by some mystical power, Tsonga held his ground and took the 2nd set.

Then, the deciding set was played.  Both players gave it their all.  Smacking the ball to their opponents.  Then, Rafa had the upper hand when he broke Tsonga's serve.  Then Tsonga had  his chance to even the score.  Break point, then his racquet string snapped.  He lost the  break point and Rafa led 5-4.  Rafa served for the set and got match point.  But Tsonga mustered all his will power and got a break point to even the score.  Then Rafa fought back and got his match point again.  And again, Tsonga held his ground (I was REALLLLY glued to the T.V screen, almost literally)  But Rafa got his 3rd match point and Tsonga hit his forehand short and the ball went to the net.  Nadal won, 6-2, 5-7, 6-4.

Man, I can't wait to start playing tennis again.  I'll have to wait till the new semester starts I guess.  By then, I'll be starting the new sem as a 2nd year.  Hehe... 

Though, I gotta start buying a few things.  New grip..Dampener..And most importantly..........

SHOOOOOES....

Haha!!  My Along bought me these futsal shoes ages ago.  But I got involved in tennis and I got no tennis shoes.  So I just used these.  Looks like the golden age for this pair of Adidas has ended.  Hehe.........

See you guys on the flip side!!

Number One For Me

Assalamualaikum, y'all!!

I don't know if any of you've heard of this but I just did and it's an eye-opener even if it is "so yesterday".

The news of the filial son in Taiwan who carried his ill mother, wrapped in a cloth, to the Chi Mei Hospital in Southern Taiwan.  Within one day if this picture being posted, it got >19,000 hits on FB.................

Lots of people scrambled to find out who this anak mithali is.  Evantually, the beans on him were spilled.  His name is Ting Tsu-Chi, 61, a retired investigator of the Ministry of Juctice's Tainan Bereau.  To prove his devotion to take care of his frail mother he, even turned down a promotion.  He had to move to Taipei City, which I assume, is far from his mother.

He couldn't let her ride a wheelchair even though she also had a broken leg because it might make her uncomfortable.  His mother, 85, had a series of heart problems and high blood pressure.

Ting, taking the bus to the hospital, carrying his mother.

Ting had a feud with his brother who also wanted to take care of their ill mother about 4 years ago.  However, they had different methods - Chinese or Western.  Ting was granted the right to care for his mother.

He went to the hospital on the 2nd of March and went back with his mother on the 5th and stayed there with her for 10 days.  On the 15th of March, his mother passed away.

:'-(

For 10 days, he stayed by his mother's side.  He said, "Everyone's doing the same thing, and I am not special.  I just did my best and stayed beside her.".  His wife said that he sounded like he was in tears every time he called to inform her about his mother's condition.  She also said that she knew she married the right man.

A strong heart he has, this Ting person.  I'm not sure if I could do what he did but all I know is I'll do whatever I can to help and care for my mother.  I can't imagine how those people without mothers or parents feel.  To lose someone who nurtured you since the day you opened your eyes in this temporary place we call Earth.  To lose a person who cared for you when everything was bleak and became the light that shined your day.  I just can't imagine.  One word comes to mind about this...........

Call her with any name you want.  Ibu, Mama, Ummi, Mummy, Mak.  It all means the same.  So to all mothers around the world, here's to you all.  And to my Ibu, you are the "Number One For Me".  Your sons and daughters-in-law love you very "strong" !!

:'-D

Here's the latest single (the title's in the picture ;-) ) from his latest album, Forgive Me, by the one and only Maher Zain.

I was a foolish little child,

Crazy things I used to,

And all the pain I put you through ,

Mama now I'm here for you.

For all the times I made you cry,

The days I told you lies,

Now it's time for you to rise,

For all the things you sacrificed.

Oh, if I could turn back time, rewind,

If I could make it undone,

I swear that I would,

I would make it up to you.

Mum, I'm all grown up now,

It's a brand new day,

I'd like to put a smile on your face everyday.

Mum, I'm all grown up now,

And it's not too late,

I'd like to put a smile on your face everyday.

And now I finally understand,

Your famous line,

About the day I'd face in time,

'Cause now I've got a child of mine.

And even though I was so bad,

I've learned so much from you,

Now I'm trying to do it too,

Love my kid the way you do.

Oh, if I could turn back time, rewind,

If I could make it undone,

I swear that I would,

I would make it up to you.

Mum, I'm all grown up now,

It's a brand new day,

I'd like to put a smile on your face everyday.

Mum, I'm all grown up now,

And it's not too late,

I'd like to put a smile on your face everyday.

You know you are the number one for me,

you know you are the number one for me.

You know you are the number one for me,

Oh, oh number one for me.

There's no one in this world that can take your place,

Oh, I'm sorry for ever taking you for granted, ooh

I will use every chance I get,

To make you smile, whenever I'm around you,

Now I will try to love you like you love me,

Only God knows how much you mean to me.

Oh, if I could turn back time, rewind,

If I could make it undone,

I swear that I would,

I would make it up to you.

Mum, I'm all grown up now,

It's a brand new day,

I'd like to put a smile on your face everyday.

Mum, I'm all grown up now,

And it's not too late,

I'd like to put a smile on your face everyday.

You know you are the number one for me,

you know you are the number one for me.

You know you are the number one for me,

Oh, oh number one for me.

See you guys on the flip side!!

P/S :  Syurga di bawah telapak kaki ibu.  Don't any of you EVER forget that.

Search Your Feelings

Assalamualaikum, everyone!!

Well, about a month ago, there was this forum.  It was about these 3 people who embraced Islam.  The 3 of them were quite active in their religion back then.  But lo and behold, Allah S.W.T gives hidayah to whom He is pleased with.  The forum was called "Ini Pilihanku" (This Is My Choice) Those 3 people were Zamri Vinoth, Lim Jooi Soon and Shafiq Dendi.



Let's start with Brother Zamri Vinoth.  He is a Negeri 9 guy who is an MMU grad.  Before he became a Muslim, he was president of his preaching squad.  He is an ex-Hindu and is now a Muslim since '00.  He was asked about the experience before and after he embraced Islam.

He said that he was very confused.  One of his parents was a Hindu and the other was A Christian.  Now that made him even MORE confused.  What made the confusion worse is what he learnt about Hinduism.  He learnt about reincarnation, Heaven and Hellfire.  The thing is, everbody knows that Heaven is for those who are good and Hellfire is for those who are bad.  So why is there reincarnation????

Next, there was this one time when an old man asked him to come with him to the surau.  He was still young at the time, so he just went with him and did everything with him.

After embracing Islam, he was actually scared that his family won't follow his footsteps.  But Alhamdulillah most of his family did except for 2 people who one is underage and the other is quite against his new belief.

Moving on to the second panel, Shafiq Dendi.  He is a man from Melaka and a grad from Bible College.  Embraced Islam since the 24th of February of last year.  His dad is a senior pastor.  He was interested in Islam since he met a man from Ghana in Kelantan.  Then he met Nik Aziz who gave him a book called "Kenapa Saya Bukan Kristian?" that contains the weaknessess of the Christian belief.

He picked up the al-Quran and read Surah al-Ikhlas.  This Surah tells us to bow to Allah alone,the One and Almighty God.  He couldn't sleep for 3 days thinking about this.  When he read the Old Testament, Jesus (Prophet Isa a.s) never sad that he was God.  At that point, he started to delve into Islam.

Lastly is Bro Lim Jooi Soon.  He didn't change his name cos he wants to change the Malay's perception about a Muslim name must be an Arabic name.  The Prophet P.B.U.H said that not all Arabic names are good.  His name has some meanings...'Lim' is his family name..'Jooi' is the name of his descendants and 'Soon' means prosperity.  He was a Buddhist and a Christian before being a Muslim which he embraced in '97.

When he was about 9 or 10, he was playing football one day with the kids and a fight broke out.  It was the Malay boys vs the Chinese boys..Exchanged words led to this

Malay Boy : Korg ni dh la sembah patung.  Die leh buat pape ke utk korg?
Chinese Boy : At least kitorg x de la teruk sgt. Lu org sembah dinding.
Malay Boy : Kalo kami x de dinding pun kami boleh sembahyang tau.  Kalo u x de patung boleh ke u sembahyang?
Chinese Boy : *Stunned and silent* (Padan muka.Hambik ko ubat)

That point made Lim think.  Then one day a friend gave him a video of Sheikh Ahmed Deedat............

It was a video of one of his debates on the difference of Mary (Maryam) in the al-Quran and in the Bible.  Lim found that that were some...differences..to say the least..  And like Bro Shafiq, he was intrigued with Surah al-Ikhlas too.

All of these stories, about how westerners and other non-Muslims who embraced Islam made me think, "Have I been a good Muslim?"  I'm a Muslim since birth yet those who converted to Islam is doing a better job than I am.

:-(

So, yeah.  I think it's always good to realize what's good and what's not don't you think?  Anywho, more posts will be coming soon Insya-Allah.

See you guys on the flip side!!

P/S : Happy Birthday to Petey!!  May Allah bless you always and give you a long and happy life bro! Haha XD



Sweet Freedom

Assalamualaikum, everyone!!

Alhamdulillah, my final exam finished about 2 days ago.  It was hellacious T____T"  The only paper that I'm actually confident about is English.  How sad is that right?????

-____-"

But honestly, I feel that bit of adrenaline rush in my head that the exam's over.....

Hehe..Yup.  I don't really know what to post here actually..  I guess I could just share with you guys what's happening so far...

Let's see...  Well, I'm damn worried about my exam results.  I did so bad that I'm considering what patrick said to Spongebob....

Dumber than a sack of diapers....

I don't know..Maybe it's just me.  One thing's for sure, I won't get my 2nd DL.

I'm training early for tennis by the way.  Since I'll be flying to London early next month, I won't be going to MASUM.  Bummer..

:'-(

But hey, it's an annual thing.  So there's always next year.  So I've been training with Aji..K.D..Abg Arab and the rest.  Just thought I should be prepared you know?

I really can't wait for my other friends from other colleges to finish their exams.  We're gonna just hang out and chill.  No worrying about academic stuff...At least for the time being...

O_____o

I'm still at my hostel in KL.  I think I'll be going back tomorrow..Or Monday..Not really sure.  But I AM going back of course.  I've been wanting to post something for quite some time but I couldn't cos I needed to study and all that.  It was a forum about these people who converted to Islam.  It was about their journey to embracing Islam....

Insya-Allah I'll post it on my next post..

:-)

See you guys on the flip side!!

So It Begins....

Assalamualaikum, everybody!!
Well, just finished my Physics assignment about an hour ago...Sort of..And it's currently 4.49 a.m.  Thank God it's the study week.  This is my final post before I go to "battle".  I really..REALLY have to score in my finals.  My tests and marks for most of the subjects I'm taking aren't really worth bragging.

T___T"

My shoulder hurts from the training we have almost everyday.  We had a friendly tennis match against UIA (Gombak).  Well, we lost.  No surprise really.  But my shoulder hurts really bad.  Apparently the guy said that I had a huge forehand.  It's good.  Fast and accurate.  But it's too big of a forehand for my small body.  But I've been using the forehand for years.  So why should it hurt now right? (Kang aku bagi backhand aku plak kang)  I'm practicing a new serve actually.  It goes in but it hurts.  Enough said on that.

By the way, I asked my English lecturer for some help on publishing my stories.  If you have no idea what I'm talking about, go here and then here.  2 short stories that I made.  For fun.  Anyway, she has a friend in the publishing business.  And her friend is involved in creative writing.  Major coincidence.  So Pn. Farah asked me my website and I gave it to her.  She told me that she'll keep in touch.  Pray that I'll get this chance ok guys?  I really need this gig somehow.  I know it's a long shot but a guy can hope you know.

I'll blogwalk and post new stuff after my finals aites?

See you guys on the flipside!!

To The Right, To The Left. We Will Fight To The Death

Assalamualaikum, y'all!!

I am CURRENTLY at my home but WILL be going back to my hostel with Haziq since he has a car.  And he doesn't mind driving me.  Hehe..I might be taking a time off from blogging for the next few weeks.  My exams from 14th - 22nd March.

Circuit Theory, Physics, Instrumentaion and Measurements, Digital Elctronics 1, English and Engineering Maths.  In THAT order.  Scared?  Yes.  Nervous?  Yup.  Determined?

HELL YEAH!!

My test marks have been dropping.  My studies are somewhat disturbed due to lack of sleep and focus but mostly lack of sleep.  I don't mix my personal life with my studies.  At least not anymore.  That was a long..LONG time ago.

Alhamdulillah most of the subjects for Test 2 I can answer.  But I leave the rest to HIM.  I've tried my best so all I can do is hope.  I just hope this doesn't happen to me during this exam season though...............

Haha!!  I'll be flying to London in April Insya-Allah.  So I'll have about 2 weeks till I go.  Might hang with friends..Get reacquainted with some old ones..Meet new ones.  And who knows?  Can get closer with someone.

;-)

I have some other things to do also.  I'm currently writing a song in my head.  But it's nothing serious.  I know how to prioritize.  My academic's more important.  So I'll finish writing the song that is still untitled and I'm gonna continue my short story series.  London will be the perfect place to think of a plot.  I can also use my bro and his wife as an inspiration for the 3rd "installment" of the series.

But for now, all I can say is............

I wanna gather myself.  Being just.."fine" ain't good enough.....

See you guys on the flip side!!

P/S :

FINE =

F - Freaked out

I - Insecure

N - Neurotic

E - Emotional

All I Want Is Your Friendship

Assalamualaikum, everyone!!
Since I don't really know what to spill on the "canvas" here, I just thought I wanna share a little story.  It's an old story and some of you may have heard it but I put a little Islamic twist in it.  This was edited by me a long time ago.  And I do not own the original story.  Enjoy

;-)

~*~

There were these 2 guys.  Best friends as a matter of fact.  They were on a journey to find peace.  I'll name them Johan and Jehan.  Johan was carrying a basket full of fish.  Jehan carried other things like the tent and sejadah.  They were walking in the woods where Johan suddenly trip over a root of a big tree.  All the fish in the basket fell out.  He didnt take the fish and put it in the basket cos he thought that it might be dirty.  He didnt tell Jehan cos he was scared that Jehan might be mad.

At the shores of a beach.  They prayed the maghrib (dusk) prayers Isya' prayers and set up their camp.....

"Let's fry some fish," Jehan said.
"I'm sorry Jehan but all the fish fell out when we were walking in the woods", Johan said
"Why didnt you say anything you idiot??!!," scowled Jehan as he hit his friend.

Johan told him to take ablution (wudhu').  Jehan was calmer but was a bit confused..

~*~

The following morning after breakfast, Johan wrote on the sand using a stick...

"MY FRIEND HIT ME COS I SCREWED UP.  I'M SORRY"

Jehan didn't say anything and they all moved on.

They were searching for a cave for a place that they can meditate and find peace.  So they went cross a creek.  Johan stepped on a slippery rock and almost fell on the sharp rocks.  Jehan quickly grabbed his hand and saved hm.  After that, Johan took a small rock and carved on a very large rock...

"MY FRIEND SAVED MY LIFE.  THANK YOU"

~*~

After being confused for too long he asked Johan why he did those things.

"Well..all the anger you showed, I wrote it on the sand cos all the waves can wipe the anger away.  The night before,I told you to take ablution. "Anger is from syaitan.And syaitan is of fire.  To extinguish fire is by using water.So do your ablution" (H.R Ahmad)," Johan explained

"OK.  What about what happened at the creek?,"

"You saved my life, dude.  I'm grateful.  And you wouldnt have done that if you're not my friend rite?," said Johan.

Jehan nodded..

"I carved that on a rock cos that will stay there forever.  Well maybe some mould or fungus mite cover it up.  But if you wipe it off it will still be there.  Sort of..."

After hearing that, Jehan apologized and thank Johan.  They found the cave they were searching for..They died their knowing that they had their faith in God and a friend by their side (It's a bit mushy and icky..I know :-p)

~*~

So relax and ponder.  And tell me what do you think of this..Thanx!! Hehe..



Wassalam.

See you guys on the flip side!!

Rush Hour

Assalamualaikum, y'all!!

For the sake of learning

It's a mess.  I know.  I'm going outta my mind here people!!

T____T"

See you guys on the flip side!!