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...