The Phenomenon We Call Susan Boyle

Susan Boyle sings like an angel...not that I have heard an angel sing...but I bet he would sound just like her..

Bought her CD, and proud to say that I was not disappointed...if she was a Malaysian, she would not have lasted a day in Akademi Fantasia, or whichever crap they call entertainment. Look at Adibah Noor, people neglect, or choose to ignore her talents. Malaysians are, by definition, a vain lot.

So here is my favourite song from the album, Wild Horses... a cover version of the Rolling Stones Hit Single..enjoy

Childhood living is easy to do

The things you wanted I bought them for you

Graceless lady you know who i am

You know I cant let you slide through my hands

Wild horses couldnt drag me away

Wild, wild horses, couldnt drag me way

I watched you suffer a dull aching pain

Now you decided to show me the same

No sweeping exits or offstage lines

Could make me feel bitter or treat you unkind

Wild horses couldnt drag me away

Wild, wild horses, couldnt drag me away

I know i dreamt you a sin and a lie

I have my freedom but i dont have much time

faith has been broken, tears must be cried

Lets do some living after we die...

Duniaku, TV3

Yup, definately have the looks to qualify as a TV presenter

I thought they had a bigger office..wonder how it feels to work in an aquariumDubbed as the green room, i was trying to blend in with the environment,
like the gecko if you will..

As a part of a programme under KPM and PRO Club, we headed out to NSTP and Media Prima Berhad on the 21st of December 2009. A group of 30 officers from different divisions and departments under NRE, we started our programme at 10 oclock, first stop...NSTP

We were then given a briefing and a short Q&A session on the going-ons of a newspaper company, and then proceeded to have a look-see their working place...

Surprisingly, the reporters were a neat lot, unlike of the chaotic picture we had in mind, thanks to watching the telly. Their working place was airy and spacious. I had the chance of getting my face caricatured (is that even a word??) which i now proudly display at my notice board.

NSTP then provided brunch and gave us a mug as a parting gift...we had a blast taking pictures..

Our next destinantion was Media Prima Berhad in Bandar Utama...the real fun begins of course.. We got to see the DJ's of Hotfm, Flyfm and MyOnefm in action, see in person Aliff Satar doing his stint in Choop!!

The high point of the day was watching Izwan doing Berita Terkini, and of course a few of us tried to have a go at news reading..

All in all, the programme was a big success, everyone was happy and got priceless experience to keep in our hearts....

Kaulah Segalanya

Memang hanya Tuhan

Yang tahu segalanya

Apa yang kuinginkan

Di saat-saat ini

Kau takkan percaya

Kau selalu di hati

haruskah ku menangis

Untuk menyatakan yang sesungguhnya

Kaulah segalanya untukku

Kaulah curahan hati ini

Tak mungkin ku melupakanmu

Tiada lagi yang ku harap

Hanya kau seorang

As promised, I sang at Mahathir & Maizatul's wedding, deliberately coinciding with Madey's birthday, and the song that I chose was the song sang by Ruth Sahanaya, one of my all time favourites.

The wedding was held in Intekma, Shah Alam. They could not provide the music, so I had to improvise. I manage to serenade the couple as they walked down to the cake-cutting ceremony.

To Mahathir & Maizatul, here's to a lifetime of happiness, now that you have found each other..

When's my turn so that Mahathir can sing at MY wedding :)

Runaway Horses

Horses are majestic creatures, with a regal stance, truly one of God's most beautiful creatures.

same goes with the people born in the year of the horse, as your truly :)

I am taking horse riding lessons in Equestrian Centre, Putrajaya..but just only had bonding sessions with horsey, giving them food to eat, rubbing them, just in case i was secretly afraid of horses. Hello, being part horse myself, I am not afraid of them..

My fascination with horses started very early, as long as I can remember, I loved horses. My favourite childhood book was Black Beauty by Anna Sewell. I think its because of too much exposure to western movies and Little House on the Prairie.

I was told that new sessions will commence in January, so until then, this will have to do...More horsey stories in the future, reading it straight from the horse's mouth... ciaoo..

The Bestest Birthday Party Ever!

Farah can host a damn good party. Period.

Acad's birthday had a Ben 10 theme...much to the delight of my two nephews... my niece was a bit crestfallen...but was instantly happy after getting a barbie pack...kids..they are so easy to please...

Anyways, Farah had a pinata for the kids to bash up. Personally, Farah shud have opted for Nelson as the pinata...it will be way much cheaper and more satisfying..haha

The highlight of course were the two inflatable castles that i myself had a go going down the slide with the kids...thank goodness the castle did not deflate...

The cutest question of the day was from my nephew, Irfan... He asked "Kawan Auntie Ina ni memang kaya giler, ek?" Well cant exactly blame him for feeling that way..the housing estate was huge!! Complete with a man-made lake, a sanctuary for peacocks and a swan to boot..it was joggers heaven!

If Farah's parents decide to gon on a holiday and need a house-sitter...Im more than welcome to provide my services...FOC!

Droplets

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_aAMGl8rEA

I'm leaving you

I'm not sure if that’s what I should do

It hurts so bad

I'm wanting you but cant go back

Trying to find, to find

That all elusive piece of mind

Stuck here somehow

Shrouded beneath my fear

And now I don’t need it

Cuz I'm walkin down this road alone and figured all

I'm thinking bout is you, is you my love

And my head is in a cloud of rain and the world it seems so far away and

I'm just waiting for

The droplets, droplets

You left a mark

I wear it proudly on my chest

Above my heart

Above my heart

To Remind me that I feel the best

When I'm with you

When I'm with you

To me everything is effortless

You know its true

My eyes are painted with regret and I don’t need it

Cuz I'm walkin down this road alone and figured all

I'm thinking bout is you, is you my love

And my head is in a cloud of rain and the world it seems so far away and

I'm just waiting to fall and sink into your tears

You are like the raindrops, the raindrops falling down on me

You left a mark you left a mark

She left a mark he left

She left he left

And I don’t

I don’t

Need it.

Need it

Did I tell you how much I love Colbie Callait's songs??? This one hits right in the ballpark...I simply love the sincerity of the lyrics...

I think we've all been there...stuck in a dilemma of letting someone you love deeply go, just because you know in your heart of hearts...you were never meant to be..

To let go, or to hold on....what ever it is that you decide, choose wisely, give it much thought...then just let it rip! Live life with no regrets...no what ifs...life is just too short for wishing what could have been...

I love it when you treat the presence of someone's love like drops of rain...somehow it sounds so soothing and cool...soft, pitter-patter of raindrops...splashing on your skin...aaah...the good old days when we used to play in the rain...*bliss*

My Heart

Disini Kau dan Aku

Terbiasa Bersama

Menjalani Kasih Sayang

Bahagia Kudenganmu

Pernahkah Kau Menguntai

Hari Paling Indahku

Ukir Nama Kita Berdua

Disini Surga Kita

Bila Kita Mencintai Yg Lain

Mungkin Kah Hati ini Akan Tegar

Sebisa Mungkin Tak Akan Pernah

Sayang ku Akan Hilang

If You Love Somebody

Could We Be This Strong

I Will fight To Win

Our Love Will Conquer All

Wouldnt Risk My Love

Even Just One Night

Our Love Will Stay in My Heart...My Heart

A bit melancholic nowadays...it is apparent with my recent posts...all because of an incident...involving a best friend getting married...and him confessing something he kept to himself all this while...

But no use in dwelling on the past...he has moved on, and since i was kept in the dark of his feelings, so i wasn't too affected by this...

But really, if there is a piece of advice that I would like to share with all of u...

If u really love someone, then take the risk, and tell that person how much you mean to them... I had one friend that loved her husband very much, but never got around to really tell him how much she loved him, she assumed he knew...then one unfortunate day, they were involved in an accident, and he died. When asked what was her greatest regret, she would answer that never telling her husband how much she loved him when he was alive...she begged us not to take the person you love for granted, because you'll never know when you or that person will go away...

Nothing is forever, well accept for diamonds, of course...but i believe true love will stand the test of time.........

Breakthrough

Why is it so hard

It was so long ago

I don't know where to start or what to say to you

I've been all alone needing you by my side

But its not too late

Maybe we just needed time

Can we try to let it go?

If we don't than we'll never know

I try to break through but you know that its up to you

We say that time is meant to heal

But it still hurts inside

I wish that none of this was real

Cause we're so far behind

You've been all alone

Needing me by your side

But its not too late

Maybe we just needed time

Can we try to let it go

If we don't than we'll never know

But you know that its up to you

And I know that our love can grow

But this damn river needs to flow

I will try to break through but you know that its up to you

Its time to make a stand

Maybe it won't last

But we should take this chance

Can we try to let it go

If we don't than we'll never know

I try to break through

But you know that its up to you

I know that our love can grow

When this damn river needs to flow

I will try to break through

But you know that its up to you

I'll try to break through but you that its up to you

I'll try to break through but you that its up to you

I Love Colbie Callait...just bought her new CD Breakthrough, and am happy to report that it was a good buy, love all the songs, her voice is soothing to the ears... a breath of fresh air with all the techno stuff the radio is feeding us now.

Anyhow, this is one of my most played songs at the moment...take the time to read the lyrics...

In search of love, it's true that you have to keep it inside first, process and analyse, but eventually, you would have to succomb to actually telling the person that has caught your eye.. there is no use keeping it inside, not only it is unhealthy to bottle up your feelings...but also, it is a waste of time and energy pining for that person.

Once you have taken that big step, you trust God to either make the path to your love easy, or make it hell..and of course, as the lovely Colby has pointed out...But you know that its up to you

When Love and Friendship Collide

In Between

© Elhem Nejem

Between love and friendship

I'm waving like a lost ship

Between black and white

Grey takes away my sight

Between doubt and certitude

How can I have such an attitude?

I no more bear the confusion

Tell me is it truth or illusion?

I was dreaming when there came

A strange feeling I can not name

Since long you've been my only mate

My soul only you can penetrate

Inside me only you can see

Like sugar in a cup of tea

Like the door knows the key

Like the flower waits the bee

Today it is clearly seen

In between I should never have been

To a strong feeling you were blind

Something your eyes no longer hide

To your best friend love you can fake

Not knowing his heart you can break

Mella posted this very thought provoking statement on her status

One day, Love and Friendship met. Love asked, "Why do you exist when I already exist?" Friendship smiled and said,"To put a smile where you leave tears"

Which got me thinking, is it possible for us to fall in love with your best friend? You are talking about someone who knows so much about you, your past, your present, and now you want that person to be part of your future?

This person has seen the best of you, the worst, and the things in between...and you know his...and still accept him for what he is, as long as he accept yours. The one who will praise your strengths, alert you of your weaknesses, let you know that you have gone too far...

He sounds like a perfect friend, but do perfect friends make perfect partners?

I throw this question to this void...any one likes to answer??

Home Cleanup!

We had a blast cleaning up Intan Masturah's home last weekend...it is a amazing how much clutter we keep in our house, all in the name of "sayang", "might need these later" or "ada sentimental value"..but I watched a show on Oprah that we have to be brutal in order to throw out our stuff...

But it was an accomplishment to actually clean every room of her 3 storey house, even her small patch of garden...but thankfully we were very handsomely rewarded by Panda...a session of karaoke in red box...5 and a half hours of singing at the top of our lungs!!

Next would be her garden makeover... I was thinking of putting mutiara grass and a few pottd plants to start with, and a herb garden at the back.

We also had fun going to macy's and ikea looking at furniture and furbishing for our new home...kelakar sangat...rumah belum tentu dapat..tapi set sofa da nak tempah! hahahaha

I will update you guys with the latest updates on our new home..hopefully I'll invite you to our housewarming party..

Note : the picture above is my version of my dream bed...hmmm...anyone want to sleep next to me??? :)

Missing The Sea

You can always tell there's a government officer around...underwater also want to have meeting..hahaha

Me and my Buddy Farah Diba...when is our next dive, dear???

There is no words that can convey my feelings of awe when I first hit underwater...the Greatness of Allah..

My mum used to read me a story called "Old Man of The Sea"... As i ponder, i now realize I am the Old Lady of the Sea...

Diving is a passion, a luxury for some, but for me, nothing can compare to seeing the corals in action underwater..the thrill of seeing sea creatures...the peace of the sea.. I miss this feeling very much..

Hopefully with the expansion of my division, I would be able to participate in more dives...I miss the Sea..and hope that the sea will wait for my return...

My Bet with Is

This is a photograph of me..taken by Aidil at the Majlis Perhutanan Negara held 24 November 2009. This was of course, before i was running around ushering the whos-who of Malaysia.

For the record, I got hold of BOTH handphones of Lim Guan Eng, and did not do anything with it, which goes to show how amanah Covernment Officers are :)

Anyhow... I was having tea with my bestie, Iskandar at Secret Recipe in Tanjung Malim...so I told him that I had to continue my struggle with my weight...trying to go down another 10 to 15 kilos...so he gave me three months to do that...katanya nak bagi I benda baek nyer...wrapped of course, so its a secret..hehehe
(Note : Is can wrap himself upand present himself to me, and I'll be one happy girl)

So having said that, I accepted the challenge..will try that with less drama than Biggest Loser Asia..ayooo..such a cheesy show, pale in comparison with the US version..

But of course, he has to agree to a challenge himself..so I said he has to read six books that must be more that 150 pages, 2 fiction, 2 non-fiction and 2 is whatever he chooses...For us booklovers..that is not a problem, since I myself read one book per week...but with Is...he can doze off after reading a few lines...adoila bang..camner nak jadik cultured PTD ni, sayang??

So let the games begin... and insyaAllah..this challenge will make us better people, and grow us closer together...

Latest Obsessions

I have a confession to make...

I'M IN LOVE WITH DESIGNER HANDBAGS!

This new obsession, I blame on Mazlina and Intan Masturah, true fashionistas of the Public Sector.. but not that I'm complaining..

I knew one day, this day would come, whereby I'll leave my tomboy ways and become the swan I was born to be...

Handbags...are an accessory ro some, a luxury for others, but a necessity to me. A handbag is not just an object..it's a statement to your personality, a sign of good taste..where an imitation and u'll get dirty looks from me... Excuse me dear...but creativity does not come cheap..and so does good workmanship..

So these two are my first collection of designer handbags..boith a from Coach..

I have yet to upload my Marc Jacobs bag..but since it's my first love now, I think I'll dedicate a whole post for Dovey..

Till then..

Going back to my roots...well sort of

It's been a very long time since I last post my last rantings...many things have changed...I'm now in a new division..

On my last birthday, I made a wish in the midst of the lush greenery of Taman Negara Pahang..that I would like to work in a field I'm passionate about..

Environment is a huge field by itself, i could go terrestrial, or i could opt for marine..but fate has brought me to the forest...

The never ending battle between conservation and development will always be, in my personal opinion, parrellel..never finding a point of compromise, a pity.. because we can go so far by depending on our achievements, our inventions, our destruction...

So, for the time being, I am content with being a part of the team that will be the speaking voices of the trees, the protectors of those who cannot protect themselves..and the silent eyes that watch and wait until humans find out a way to wipe out their own species... i shudder at the thought...

Why Do We Want A Promotion

Last night, a friend of mine asked me a simple question..

"WHY DO YOU WANT A PROMOTION?"

It got me thinking..so I answered that i would like a job that fits my needs and experience..

There are no right or wrong answer for this question..but his answer was simple..and true..

"TO BE IN A POSITION WHERE WHAT I SAY IS HEARD"

I was dumbfounded..that is soooo true..how many of us lament daily that our ideas are not given due justice? Or how the solution of things are so straightforward, but because it came from a junior officer or someone of a lower rank, it goes unnoticed??

So we resort in twisting the idea a bit, making it as if it came from your bosses, or someone who is given due respect..and patiently, we wait for the day that our voice or thoughts will be heard..

This is a picture of me with my lovely friend, Munirah..she has proven to be a friendly and wise listener..and for that, i am grateful. This picture was taken before our diploma in public administration ceremony..the only time I am wearing my number one dress..at this moment, Munirah and a few others were the only people who could make me smile, and forget about the turmoil I was facing at this point in time, but that..is a another story..

When I first applied for PTD, to tell u the truth, I didn't even know what it was..but everyone was recommending it to me..so i decided to give it a shot..To cut a long story short, I reported for duty on the 19th of December 2005..

It's been three years now, and I have had my share in office politics, backstabbers, whiners, complainers, and not to mention the Golden People I had the privillege to work with..

I learned the true meaning of working as a team, to respect even the simplest of ideas, to appreciate the work that government servants that somehow is always portrayed in a bad light, despite our efforts to keep the public and our stakeholders happy..

My kewangan team in JKPTG is a good example that teamwork simply works..and we find strength in each other, despite the naysayers that we were underperforming and "lembab". Everytime i think of them, I am proud that we have made an impact on our Department's financial side. Jashida and Mariani, keep up the good work..CC Mariam, Rohani, Faisal, Murni, Linda, Su and the rest..i miss you guys everyday..

Next week, I'll be going to a new place, a division that I have set my eyes on for a long time.. I hope I can really proove myself, for the greater good of the Environment..

So Amir, thanks for your question, and the insight it gave me to write this down..

Farewell to Thee My Insecta Man!

Why I love CSI...let me count the reasons...
1. I love Gil Grissom (William Peterson)...one of my greatest wish is to have a boss..and also be a boss like him..very understanding, strict yet wise, and always trying to teach new things..yet never loosing the joy of learning himself......we share the same passion for the Insecta world...

2. The man of my dreams..Nick Stokes (George Eads)...he's just perfect...

Ok..actually there's more reasons..but im dedicating this post to my Insecta man..

GIL GRISSOM

In Malaysian TV..Gil's last appearance was last week..an emotional ending for mr grissom..

What really caught my attention, was how sweet the ending was..

Gil finally gets his girl!! Can u believe it??? After so long...keeping his profesionalism intact, his feelings well guarded..Gil then rushes to Costa Rica into the loving arms of Sarah...*awwwww*

Which goes to show..office romance is a bit complicated...ngahaha..so find someone who u work closely with, but dont be in the same division!! :)

With that..last words to Gil...I'm going to miss u...Horatio and Mack dont even come close to matcing u!!

My Johnny and Me

Johnny is my car...

A shiny red Myvi...which some say is out of character for me since i love green..but i for some reason has always envisioned my first car would be chilli red..but that's a different story...

Anyways...on the 17th of April 2009. a sleepy me was driving along the roads of Precint 18, heading back home..

So to cut long story short..i ran a red light..in haste to get back home and sleep..and ran into a kancil..

This is the picture of the Kancil (courtesy of Ady..thanks)..so as u can see..i really went in into the car..not from the impact..but from the panicked reaction of me pressing the gas instead of the breaks..

This is Johnny...it still pains me to look at the picture..coz i love my car very much...in case any of u are wondering why I named my car Johnny, and how i know its a male..

Johnny is one of my favourite english names, which join the ranks of other favourite names like Benjamin, and Alexander.

I name all my gadgets with a male name.. Archie for my Acer laptop, Exie for my hphone, amnd Mack for my MacBook. Why?? Anything that u have to tell them what to do, is a male..females usually do things even when they're not instructed to..

Ok back to the accident..the other driver is a pregnant lady from MOF..(yes..of all people..i had to terrorize the life of a pregnant woman)

Alhamdulillah..nobody was seriously hurt, except for a few bruises..i wasso scared for the baby..so i have promised to fast on Mondays and Thursdays for a whole month..will start next week in May...

Any donations are welcomed coz i have to pay for everything...for the fact that my insurance and road tax kaput a few days before...well...i always knew i had to learn the hard way...

Introducing Tisha Starfish!

My love for all this water-related was cemented in my blood ever since i was a little child..we used to go to the company's beach house in PD every school holidays..

During my Uni days, i was either going to major in Ecology or Marine Sciences, but opt for the former as i love the environment in many aspects, including marine life or terrestrial.

I was offered to do my scuba licence when i was in Uni, with a dirt cheap price of RM500, but as many of u may know, RM500 is a hefty sum when u r in Uni, things to consider like college fees, materials, books, fieldwork..so I had to pass the chance..but the dream lives on..

So when my bestie, farah asked me whether i was interested in joining a scuba classs early this year..i jumped at the chance..so after attending theory classes and pool lessons..we headed to Redang on the 11th of April 2009..

I am blessed to have a very committed buddy, and thankful that our instructor KAZ is someone i could really get along..KAZ is a follow-by-the-book instructor, and one very responsible person..

I was obviously very jittery on the first dive...this time i remembered to equalize properly..since i had a very painful experience in the pool session..and the sea!! Ya Allah!! Gorgeous...for those of u who loves snorkeling like i do, being underwater is a different ballpark alltogether! The fish, colourful, more evidence of our Creator's divinity, the corals..spectacular..i could go on forever..

Unfortunately, we had a little incident...well..okay..i kinda slept underwater...dont ask me how that happened..(secretly i blame KAZ for being such a bore.. kekekeke) but i was lucky i had a rescue diver with me, Shafuan, my hero! I dont really recall what happened..except for one moment to the surface, i kind of panicked and took off my regulator and mask!

Well..to cut a story short, we had to cut the dive short too...we went back to the dive shop where i rested before going for the 2nd dive..surface interval...

Normally, a person would be a bit worried to continue, having experiencing something like that..but as how KAZ put it, "Ina's being competitive"...so i swallowed my fear and dive for the second time..determined to do better..which i did!

More dive stories to come..keep posted!

Living in the Witch's Castle

Once upon a time, there was a kingdom in a land not so far away. It was governed by a fair queen, lovely in appearance and in nature. All her subjects loved her, and pledged their allegiance to her.

Unfortunately, one day, the queen's father requested her to rule another country, and she readily accepted, as a good daughter would.. she was confident her subjects would still thrive without her, as they were capable..and she has trained them as would her own children

After the Good Queen left, a dark shadow cast upon the sky...as an evil presence was approaching..and lo and behold..came the Wicked Witch...

As dark as the sorm..and a dark heart to match, she ruled the kingdom..misery for those who crossed her path...the kingdom fell into depression, no laughter when she was around..only sadness and ill will..

Then one day, came a pheasant girl to the kingdom...unaware of the danger that lies in such a peaceful kingdom..she tried to bring joy and happiness to the kingdom, flowers, sunshine and laughter..and soon the kings and queens of other kingdoms began to take notice..

Now, the wicked witch, seeing this unusual attention on her kingdom, began to torture the pheasant girl..she took away the sunshine, killed the flowers..cast a spell to make the pheasant girl mute..but she could not take away the pheasant girl's spirit, which shone even though the hour was dark, her future bleak..

The pheasant girl tried to whether the storm...and all she had was a lovely friends to keep her strong, her prayer as well as her faith to keep her sane..

So, how does the story end???

I cannot foresee the future, my friends..but like the pheasant girl, i refuse to be kicked, nor pushed away..but maintain my happiness, counting my lucky stars that I have this opportunity to be in this kingdom..to meet new friends...and to learn new things..

For that my friends, I am forever grateful for your warmth and kindness..and together..we will rid the Wicked Witch from this kingdom... Amin..

Belated Birthday Wishes

Here's a picture of me with Esmainura, on our trip to Sarawak last year...could not find another picture that describes me best...happy hollidaying with my besties..

I turned 31 on the 29th of March..so officially im in the Junior Thirties Club..but hey, i wont be alone..since Idayu has done it before me *wink *wink

I have requested the amazing Siti Hanizah..to make a few scrapbook layouts so that i can fill my scrapbook...so she in turn has requested me to jot a few of my wishes

So here goes.. (some may sound cheesy..but hey, its my birthday so i can do whatever I want!)

1. Peace for all...regardless of religion, customs, the colour of skin...those are irrelevant..like it or not..we're sharing this Earth...so start behaving, everybody!
2. Sufficient funds so that I dont have to worry about money...and be able to fulfill my dreams of travel...tahun pelaksanaan kan???
3. I love my family..and friends..so i wish i can a family of my own...i think i've got so much love to give..im bursting to seams here!
4. Be great at my job...so that i can give 110 percent of my true potential...be a great manager to my staff, and a fantastic team player
5. To be able to enjoy regardless of situations...whether im on land, on sea or in the air..be able to make new friends, appreciating the old ones..see new things..experience life to the fullest

So there you go, five wishes...five dreams..i share with all of u..here's to realizing them soon..cheers!!

Things To Do Before I Die : Taman Negara

I have always wanted to go to Taman Negara...

First time..wanted to go with my college mates..but had to go to field work...

2nd time with my Uni buddies..but had a college thingy going on..so cannot go..

But third time is a charm..with the grace of Kak Mas from JPA, i had the oppurtunity to join a group of people, not only from JPA, but JPM and NRE as well..on an exploration trip to Taman Negara..

Madey brought along Shukri (who somehow is called Ucop..), and together with Kak Mas, Rashbab and Farah Dhiba...we set off at 11 pm, 27 March 2009 in front of JPA..together with a team of 34 people..

We reached (Alhamdulillah..driver bus was on the phone all nite long) Jerantut at 5.30 am...a very groggy me went to look for a toilet..Rashbab..well...subur la tanah umah org tu, babe..

Then walked to the camp site..proceeded to eat breakfast on a floating restaurant..and to a lovely place where we berendam to our hearts content..

It was off to the Kelah Conservation Site, but unfortunately, there was no kelah to hug (please note my Former KSU holding the kelah..i uploaded the image..) but we had a blast swimming with them..and thank God, Sifoo brought goggles..

We headed back to camp...ate heartily, thanks to the ever-ready Ajeep..and rested..before proceeding to Gua Telinga..

Anyone who wants a taste of guano (that's bat poo) should go to the cave..its full of poo! never in my life have i seen so much crap! And between u and me..i got to see something else as well..but in respect of nazri..this will remain between us groopies :)

Later that nite...we had our barbeque..and our ice-breaking session..by 9.30 most of us were too tired to go on.. but i never could sleep on the first night im at a new place...thanks to my troubadour who sang my birthday song :)

The next day, after a heavy breakfast..we sat out to Bukit Teresek..unfortunately i did not make it to the top..thanks to my calf..so had to be satisfied with the view...but the good part is that i got a leg massage from Sifoo, company from the lovely Puan Nafisah and Ajeep..

Thank goodness i was able to experience the Canopy Walk...the view was breathtaking..the company..sublime..hmmm...for the first time in my life...i find myself longing for something i could not have...

The evening part was the best of all..we went to a jeram..its true what they say "It's not the destination that's important..it's the journey"..We had so much fun!!! Kudos to our bot drivers for giving us such a good time...and to the crew of the lost ship...ngahahaha!! too bad!!

Needless to say, I enjoyed myself to the max on the trip...met more friends of the same interests..and doing things I never thought i dared to do..

The trip back was cosy..but being too tired..i could not sleep..so i enjoyed the company of my new found friends..wishing for something i can't have, and letting the memories of Taman Negara drown my cares away..

next up : My redang trip with diving buddies..cant wait!!

Farah's Doing!

This is called 50 FIRST REACTIONS... type what comes to your mind

FIRST whenever you hear these 50 words. Don't think and don't go back and change. Doesn't matter how random just type it! Repost it for all of your (bored) friends.

1. Beer: ~ Beer Belly

2. Food: ~ Nasi Ayam

3. Relationships: ~ Love-Hate

4. Crush: ~ Bones (yes..i feel like crushing someone's bones)

5. Power Rangers: ~ Cheesy

6. Life: ~ is Sweet!

7. The President: ~ Obama

8. Yummy: ~ Ice Cream

9. Car: ~ Myvi

10. Movie: ~ LOTR

11. Halloween: ~ ghosts

12. Sex: ~ Female

13. Religion: ~ Muslim

14. Hate: ~ Backstabbers

15. Fear: ~ Death of my loved ones

16. Marriage: ~ In the near Future

17. Blondes: ~ Nicole Kidman

18. Slippers: ~ Ipanemas

19. Shoes: ~ Gladiators

20. Asians: ~ Chinese

21. Pass time: ~ Read

22. One night stand: ~ Who do take me for? Paris Hilton?

23. My cell Phone: ~ Me Exie

24. Smoke: ~ Dunhill ( not me la..some one else)

25. Fantasy: ~ My own seaside bungalow

26. College: ~ Best years of my life

27. High school Life: ~ 2nd best years of my life

28. Pajamas: ~ Cotton

29. Stars: ~ Orion

30. Center: ~ Circle

31. Alcohol: ~ Antiseptic

32. The word love: ~ I'm full of it!

33. Friends: ~ I love them

34. Money: ~ berkat

35. Heartache: ~ when he's not here

36. Time: ~ flies when ur having fun

37. Divorce: ~ A last resort

38. Dogs: ~ Love them!

39. Undies: ~Black

40. Parents: ~ im a part of each of them

41. Babies: ~ cute and chubby

42. Ex: ~ wuh??

43. Song: ~ Lucky

44. Color: ~ Green

45. Weddings: ~ Lovely

46. Pizza: ~ Yummy!

47. Hangout: ~ by the sea

48. Rest: ~ Anywhere!

49. Goal: ~ Achieve Greatness!

50. Inspiration: ~ LIFE!!

IS THIS WHO I REALLY AM??

nOW, mAZLINA aHMAD sALLEH IS BITTEN BY THE TAGGING BUG!!

1. Check this site:http://www.quizbox.com/personality/test82.aspx

2. Complete the personality test

3. Copy and paste the result into ur notes.

Answering this test, i really thought that the questions were a little bit weird..but psychology is a weird science..so here goes nothing...


Your view on yourself:

You are down-to-earth and people like you because you are so straightforward. You are an efficient problem solver because you will listen to both sides of an argument before making a decision that usually appeals to both parties.

ngehehe..i guess that's why I am the go-to gal when there's a HUGE WAVE coming

The type of girlfriend/boyfriend you are looking for:
You are a true romantic. When you are in love, you will do anything and everything to keep your love true.

very..very true

Your readiness to commit to a relationship:
You are ready to commit as soon as you meet the right person. And you believe you will pretty much know as soon as you might that person.

The seriousness of your love:
You are very serious about relationships and aren't interested in wasting time with people you don't really like. If you meet the right person, you will fall deeply and beautifully in love.

have i found him???

Your views on education:
Education is very important in life. You want to study hard and learn as much as you can.

Of course!! Education will take u everywhere!!

The right job for you:You're a practical person and will choose a secure job with a steady income. Knowing what you like to do is important. Find a regular job doing just that and you'll be set for life.

I can assure u..PTD is as steady as it gets!

How do you view success:
You are afraid of failure and scared to have a go at the career you would like to have in case you don't succeed. Don't give up when you haven't yet even started! Be courageous.

Easier said than done!

What are you most afraid of:
You are afraid of having no one to rely on in times of trouble. You don't ever want to be unable to take care of yourself. Independence is important to you.

Who is your true self:
You are mature, reasonable, honest and give good advice. People ask for your comments on all sorts of different issues. Sometimes you might find yourself in a dilemma when trapped with a problem, which your heart rather than your head needs to solve.

Wow..and i can't believe this reveals my true self..to think i answered a few questions involving a lake, flowers and a scary bear!

uRBAN dICTIONARY..a NEW geM TO FIND

Now that I've gotten Farah Zara to be next addict of these tagging games...

I have been tagged by her!

Looks like fun, so what the heck!

InstructionsGo to www.urbandictionary.com and type in ur answer to each question in the search box, then write the FIRST definition it gives u. I guarantee ur gonna find some pretty hilarious results.

1. YOUR NAME?

INA TISHA

The name Ina has its origin in Latin. thia name is a used a feminine name and means 'mother'. Ina is pronounced as EYE-nah. This used as a short name for the names that end with the word 'ina'. For example: Guiseppina. This dimunitive form means 'belonging to'. If you have observed the name meanings are similar or there is a connection between the meanings. Ask yourself a question- whom do I belong to? You belong to your mother, biologically as well from your heart. Thus, Ina is mother to whom one belongs. It is really a beautiful name; full of love and belongingness.

Ina means: Pure - Greek Mother - Latin

sO FAR SO GOOD...BUT I WAS lOOKING AT THE OTHER MEANINGS POSTED AND THINKS THAT ITS waaaY UNAPPROPRIATE TO POST ;)

2. AGE?

30

30 pack 12 oz cans of beer.
Can you get a 30? I want to get wasted tonight. Don't even bother with the longnecks.

nGAHAHAHA..MY AGE IS ASSOCIATED WITH BEER??

3.ONE OF YOUR FRIENDS?

FARAH

1. the act of seeming naive or innocent but doing a 180 in a split-second and slappin' dat white boi ass of yours anyway. - Very similar to the usage of the term "jew him down!"
She seemed nice, but when I made a pass at her, she went Farah on me!

4. WHAT YOU SHOULD BE DOING?

WORKING

A term to describe the tedious and boring indentured servitude that most people are forced to endure to get money. Generally, not a pleasant experience.
"No, I can't come to the party tonight. I'm working late."

5. FAVOURITE COLOUR

GREEN

yes... it is most definitely referring to the marijuana... and also, upon occassion, any substance with similar uses. too, properly, of course, it is a golfing term, but that;s really not very much fun, now is it?
'yo, where da green at?'

6. BIRTHPLACE?

KUALA LUMPUR

the short name of kuala lumpur the capital of malaysia
kl is a city full of fun ,welcome to kl !!!

7. MONTH OF YOUR BIRTHDAY?

MARCH

All people born in March are true inspirations, have imaginations that run wild and are go-getters. The month in which all of the true gangsters were born!
Damn, she was born in March?! She's a true O.G.

8. LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO?

ADY

THE coolest name in the universe- only fit for THE coolest PEOPLE in the universe... well cool,uhm, besides being kinda strange... erh, lets go with entertainingly eccentric.

ADY, TOLONG JANGAN PERASAN LEBEY2..

9. ONE OF YOUR NICKNAMES

TISH

Tish: meaning to look good. Tish: another way of saying Fabulous, Hot, Sexy, Scandalous, Beautiful Tish: is an adjective other forms of Tish: Tished, Tishin, Tishaliscious, Tishtacular, Tishy
"Robyn your hair is soooo tish today" "That lip gloss is tish" "Wow, your outfit is tishin today"

WOAH..NOW I LIKE MY NICKNAME MORE THAN ME OWN NAME

I guess that's about it, thanks Farah for the amazing new website u have introduced to me...maybe ill give a few defintions of my own...LOL

My Debut Album

Here's To Syed Heidzir...for his ability to find gems like these to appear on my blog..

The instructions are as follows..and i followed it to the t..

1 - Open http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:RandomThe first random wikipedia article you get is the name of your band.(alternatively, if the first article you hit is short, hit Random Article two more times.)

2 - Open http://www.quotationspage.com/random.php3The last four or five words of the very last quote of the page is the title of your first album.

3 - Open http://www.flickr.com/explore/interesting/7daysThird picture, no matter what it is, will be your album cover.

4 - Use photoshop/paint or similar to put it all together.

5 - Post it to FB with "My Debut Album" in the "caption" and TAG the friends you want to join in.

It was fun..and by the way, my band was named after an heiress..cool!

Today's Questionaire : Aida's Notes

I had lunch with Farah, Aida and her brother Zahrin, who by the way..lawak nak mampus..

So now, I am blessed with her tagging me with her notes, which is I find very interesting..so here goes..

1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?

It's a jewish name..so there must be a Jew with the same name with me

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED

Last weekend, cause i had a bad case of food poisoning..hurts like hell

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?

People say I have nice handwriting...but I am not sure...so-so only

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?

Well-Done

5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?

My Mum will kill me if I got kids without a husband

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?

Hello...I am the friendliset one of all...of course!

7. DO YOU USE SARCASM?

Yup, on a daily basis

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?

Yes

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?

Yes

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE CEREAL?

Kelloggs Frosties...to bring out the Tiiiiigeeer in me.. :)

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?

Nope

12. WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE ICE CREAM?

Chocolate Chip

13. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?

The eyes..they are mirrors to the soul

14. WHICH CELEBRITY DO YOU MOST RESEMBLE?

Anne Hathaway..or so Im told..frankly speaking, I dont think so

15. WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?

Hmm. ilike myself, but if i can change antyhing..it would have to be me tummy..

16. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?

I'll give you a hint...the name starts with I...

17. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO COMPLETE THIS LIST?

Its a free country, do as they please

18. WHAT COLOUR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?

Sorry, we govt officers cant wear pants...so im in my brown batik skirt and brown sandals

19. FAVOURITE SOUNDS:

Crickets and frogs after the rain, at night

20. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?

Circus by Britney

21. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOUR WOULD YOU BE?

Green

22. FAVOURITE SMELLS?

Tangy smells like citrus

23. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?

Intan Shafini

24. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU?

Yup, too bad we did not meet before

25. FAVOURITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
F1

26. Hair COLOUR?

Dark Brown

27. EYE COLOUR?

Dark Brown

28. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS

Nope

29. FAVOURITE FOOD?

Me mum's cooking

30. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?

Definately happy endings....my life is scary enough

31. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?

Geng : Upin & Ipin

32. WHAT COLOUR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?

White

33. SUMMER OR WINTER?

Summer

34. HUGS OR KISSES?

Hugs..more physical contact

35. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND?

People giving me presents..kakaka

36. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND?

When Im in a middle of a discussion

37. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?

Re-reading Narnia Chronicles by CS Lewis..i first read it in standard 4

38. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?

The Mouse?? Duh..

39. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT?

CSI..i have this HUGE crush with Nick Stokes played by George Eads

40. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?

Beatles

41. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?

Jakarta, Indonesia

42. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?

I can catch frogs..(is this a talent?)

43. WHERE WERE U BORN?

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

44. WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING BACK?

All my friends..i can get to know them, better

45. HOW DID YOU MEET YOUR SPOUSE/SIGNIFICANT OTHER?

In a meeting..ngahaha

46. WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT TO YOU?

My sanity, i can be insane in a heartbeat :)

47. FAVOURITE SAYINGS

Ye ke?

50. WHO WOULD YOU LIKE TO MEET?

Tun Mahathir, and have a one on one talk with him on all subjects..A battle of the minds for sure :)

What's in a name??

Syed Haidzir..this one is for you... :) or should i call u..BROWN CAT :)

STAR WARS NAME:(the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first name)

CANIN (Anak buah Yoda)

DETECTIVE NAME:(favorite color, favorite animal)

Green Tiger

SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, town where you were born)

Tisha KL (kakakaka..glamer mak..)

SUPERHERO NAME: (2nd fav color, fav drink, add "THE" to the beginning)

THE GREEN COFFEE (How do u make green coffee anyway??)

FLY NAME:(first 2 letters of 1st name, last 2 letters of your last name)

Inan

ROCK STAR NAME:(current pets name, current street name)

Pooyen Perdana (Kaaakkakaa.. for the record, my cat's name is Poo - as in putih, and Yen -Orange Tail)

PORN NAME: (1st pet, street you grew up on)

Fennex Wan Ahmad ( ish..nama penuh keimanan..mana bleh jadi porn star!)

YOUR GANGSTA NAME:(first 3 letters of real name plus izzle)

Inaizzle

YOUR GOTH NAME:(black, and the name of one of your pets)

Black Momot

STRIPPER NAME: (name of your fav perfume, fav candy)

Dior Rocher (exotic babe)

WIZARD'S NAME: (last 3 letters of mother's name, first 3 letters of current job, first 3 letters of your zodiac sign and last 3 letters of home street's name)

BAIPENARIOTA (i sound like ricotta cheese)

PIRATE'S NAME: (fav action hero's last name, your 'pet' name, fav comedian's last name)

CAPTAIN BATMAN TISH SANDLER (Captain Jack Sparrow eat ur heart out)

So there u have it...versions of my name..Happy Trying..it's fun!

Cha..cha..cha..changes..

Nazyra posted her version on her notes...

So, reading it made me wonder how much i have changed during the years..

So let's take atrip down Memory Lane shall we..

HOW MUCH HAVE YOU CHANGED .....

-------------10 years ago----------

1) How old were you?

20

2) Where did you go to school?

University of Malaya

3) Where did you work?

Work?? What is that?? :)

4) Where did you live?

2nd College, UM

5) Where did you hang out?

Mapley 14

6) Did you wear glasses?

Nope..Had 20-20 vision then..drats

7) Who was/were your best friend(s)?

Raihana and Daemon..they still are..love u guys!!

8) How many tattoos did you have?

Are u crazy???

9) How many piercings did you have?

Nope..i dont like to put myself in any type of pain..

10) What car did you drive?

LRT Putra..I have my own driver..kakaka

11) Had you been to a real party?

Only the ones my friends had..

12) Had You had your heart broken?Nope..but i broke hearts though

13) Single/Taken/Married/Divorced:

Single

-------------6 years ago----------

1) How old were you?24

2) Where did you go to school?

I already started working

3) Where did you work?

Perwaja Steel Sdn Bhd

4) Where did you live?-

Taman Cheras Awana

5) Where did you hang out?-

One Utama and of course Maju Junction

6) Did you wear glasses?-

Yup..thats what staring at the PC daily does to ur eyes..

7) Who was/were your best friend(s)?-

Raihana and Daemon...but i added Farah, Idayu, Juli, Wan CT, Mai, Nurul...

8) How many tattoos did you have?

I really shud omit this question

9) How many piercings did you have?

Takdaaaa...

10) What car did you drive?

Komuter...pun ada driver gak

11) Had you been to a real party?

Hmmm..does farah's son birthday party count??

12) Had You had your heart broken?

Nope..but the heartbreaking continues..

13) Single/Taken/Married/Divorced:

Single

-------2 years ago-------

1) How old were you?

28

2) What school did you go to?

I've left that stage a loooong time ago

3) Where did you live?

Bukit Mahkota, Kajang

4) Where did you hang out?

Hmmm..anywhere is ok :) as long as im with frens

5) Did you wear glasses?-

Yup..with me power increased to 150-200

6) Who were/was your best friend/s?-

Refer to the above but adding Mazlina, kak Masniza, Intan Shafini, Munirah

7) How many piercings did you have?

Me ears. To look the part for my theater persona..Azizah

8) What car did you drive?

My Mum's Proton Saga 1.5

9) Had your heart broken?

Nope..have yet to give my heart away

12) Single/Taken/Married/Divorced?Single

--------------------Today--------------

1) How old are you?

30

2) Where do you go to school?

Not yet..but next year im enrolling for my masters..InsyaAllah

3) Where do you work?

Presint 4, Putrajaya

4) Where do you live?

Ta,an Bukit Mahkota

5) Where do you hang out?

A bit choosy now...Pavillion, The Curve, One Utama and KLCC

6) Do you wear glasses?

*Sigh*..but at least the power maintains at 200

7) Who are your friend (s)?

So many of them...all the PTDs from my batch are my friends..

8) How many piercings do you have?

None..after the play, i stopped wearing earrings

9) What car do you drive?

My Johnny... Myvi 1.3 SE

10) Had your heart broken?

No!

11) Single/Taken/Married/Divorced?

Let me put a new remark... IN LOVE.. *bliss*

WHAT WERE YOU DOING...1 MINUTE AGO :

Writing this blog

11 HOUR AGO :

Sleeeep...zzzz..

1 DAY AGO :

Work loor

1 YEAR AGO :

Doing Finance at JKPTG

I LOVE :

learning new things..its good im in BTM now..i learn a lot of techy things

I HATE :

people who blames other people (esp me) for their own s**t

FEAR :

Being lonely

FEEL :

1) HIDE : my feelings for someone

2)I MISS : ....i dare not put it here..

3)I NEED : people to just get on with their life

4)I KNOW : that Rome was not built in a day...so i cant do everything in a day too

5) I THINK : There fore I am :)

First piercing : DPA 2/2006

First credit card : 2003

Last big car ride : Big car?

Last movie seen in theaters : Geng : Upin n Ipin... loved it.. Betul, betul, betul..

Last food consumed : Char Kuey Teow

Last person you texted/called : Is

Last song listened to : American Suitehearts- Fall Out Boy..

SHORT ANSWER.

I AM : Goofy

I HAVE : My Exie

I LIKE : Scrapbooks

I STILL : wish for true love

I WISH : i was doing finance

I DANCE : when Im alone

CRY : wen i see pics of Gaza

I WILL : Finish reading Narnia

FAVORITESNUMBER(S) : 7

COLOR(S) : Green

DAY(S) : TGIFriday!

MONTH(S) : March (my birthday)

SEASON(S) : Summer!

DRINK : Orange Juice

IN THE LAST 2 DAYS, HAVE YOU...CRIED? No

HELPED SOMEONE? Yeap

GOTTEN SICK? Hmmm..yes..

GONE TO THE MOVIES? Nope

SAID 'I love you'? The words just cant seem to come out at the right moment

TALKED TO AN EX? What ex??

WRITTEN IN A DIARY? Diary is so passe...blogs are the way to go

HAD A SERIOUS TALK? Yes, and it lead to a HUGE confrontation..but i dont care..im right!