The 10th of Muharram

"O Allah condemn and lay a curse upon the killers of Hussain (AS), his family and friends."

Signed by Yours Truly,

Christmas in Xi'an

Merry Christmas to my Christian friends!

Anyone who's far away from their family will know how lonely it feels at Christmas. So this year my friend Amila decided to do something about it and organise a Christmas lunch for us. The night before Christmas, some of us went out to the grocery store and helped him in the kitchen *Cough, Amila. Cough haha*. Some of us went out to buy Christmas present for him.

We had our Christmas lunch at Amila's place yesterday and the food was really really good. Thanks to our Chef Hafidh and Omar, who has helped him to cook.

Later we had a gathering of Malaysian studying in Xi'an at Halal Steamboat Restaurant. So sekarang ni, kat Xi'an ada 14 Malaysian. 7 students from Xi'an Jiaotong University, and another 7 from different university.

From Xi'an Jiaotong University, four of us (Me, Fook Khoon, Jamcy and Hamsi) are doing MBBS. Another three students tu, sorang buat Mechanical Engineering and his name is Bih Tsong from Klang and another two students buat business. Karen from Ampang and Yu Xin from Ipoh.

Macam mana kitorang boleh jumpa Malaysian students yang lain? It all started when my friend, Dip went to see his friends and Karen was there. So Dip introduced Karen ni kat Farha and then later Farha pun introduced la Karen ni kat Fook Khoon, Jamcy and Hamsi. Karen pun cerita pasal kitorang kat Bih Tsong. Time tu bulan October, so nearly two months la jugak kitorang happy dapat tahu yang bukan kitorang je Malaysian kat Xi'an ni. Hihi.

Three days ago, Bih Tsong called me and invited us over for dinner. That's all how it started. Be friendly, tak rugi.

Nothing much, just berborak and introduce ourselves dari mana buat course apa semua. Bila diorang dengar Farha cakap Malay, diorang cam whoa dah lama tak dengar Bahasa Melayu then they started to cakap Malay and baca ikrar Malaysia T_T

I'm sure Fook Khoon was the happiest person malam tu sebab dia dapat jumpa four people from Klang and they berborak like crazy in Hokkien malam tu. Yang lain cakap Cantonese. But since Farha, Jamcy and Hamsi exist malam tu so diorang cakap English ahh. Hahaha.

Harap maaf, aku belajar Mandarin je -_-"

Signed by Yours Truly,

A Letter to Santa

Listening to: Christmas don't be late by Alvin & The Chipmunks.

(Chipmunks:)
Christmas, Christmas time is near,
Time for toys and time for cheer.
We've been good, but we can't last,
Hurry Christmas, Hurry fast.
Want a plane that loops the loop,

(Alvin:) Me, I want a Hula-Hoop.

(Chipmunks:)
We can hardly stand the wait,
Please Christmas don't be late.


Dear Santa Claus,
No, scratch that Santa Claus.


Dear Santa Ghouse,

Farha the Chipmunk:
Christmas, Christmas time is near,
Time for toys and time for cheer.
I've been good, but I can't last,
Hurry Christmas, Hurry fast.
Want a 'brain' that loops the loop,
Me, I want a 'heart' lub dub.
I can hardly stand the wait,
Please Christmas don't be late.

Dear Santa Ghouse,
I've been very good this year. So.
I want these toys from Toys"R"Us!

Brain Anatomy Model

Heart Anatomy Model

I already have Human Anatomy Body Model with stethoscope and Human Skeleton Anatomy Model. I just want to complete Human Anatomy Models Set.

Dear Santa Ghouse,
I hope you get my letter ^_^


Signed by Yours Truly,

Awal Muharram

I would like to wish Salam Ma'al Hijrah 1431H to all Muslims. May this year brings us more barakah and rahmat from Allah SWT. May Allah SWT guide us to the path of Jannah and bestow upon us with great iman and taqwa. It's time to turn over a new leaf.

The crescent of grief will appear soon.
The month of mourning will arrive soon.

On the night of first Muharram, recite two rakaat namaz with surah Al Fatihah and surah Al Ikhlas 11 times in each rakaat.

"Whoever prays 2 rakaat namaz in the first night of Muharram with surah Al Fatihah and surah Al Ikhlas 11 times following with the intention of reciting for the 1st night of Muharram and fasts the next day (first day of Muharram) Allah SWT will watch over the person and the family until the following Muharram."

Take advantage of this opportunity to bring yourself closer to Allah SWT on the first day of Muharram by fasting and praying for forgiveness.

With regards to a New Year Resolution, I only have one:
To be a better Muslim, Insya Allah.

I hope you already have your future plan for the next year.
Again, I wish you Salam Ma'al Hijrah 1431H.


Signed by Yours Truly,

Manglish

I called my mum yesterday, updated here and there. I told my mum that I miss my baby brother so much. My mum proudly told me about my baby brother, that he can finally speak Malay. I got so excited and I wanted to hear him speak.

Reza: Hi Kakak Faha.
Farha: Hi Reza, how are you?
Reza: What are you doing, Kakak Faha?
Farha: I'm using my laptop. What are you doing? Playing with Najwa?
Reza: No. Kakak Faha, I want to play Ben 10 game on your computer.
Farha: Do you still like Ben 10?
Reza: Yes, I like Ben 10, Transformers and Spiderman!
Farha: Reza nak mainan tak? Nak mainan apa?
Reza: I want Spiderman toys! I love Spiderman game. Abah bought me Ben 10 toys!
Farha: Reza tahu cakap Melayu ke? Can you speak Malay?
Reza: Yes. Yea. Yes. Yea. I speak Malay boleh.
Farha: Are you sure you can speak Malay? Can you speak Malay with me?
Reza: Yes. Can I stay with you?
Farha: You want to stay with me? (I thought he was supposed to speak Malay?)
Reza: Yes.
Farha: Alaa, comelnya.
Reza: Okay.
Farha: If you want to stay with me, you must come to China by kapal terbang.
Reza: Hah? What did you say?
Farha: Do you know kapal terbang?
Reza: Hah?
Farha: Do you know aeroplane? -_-"
Reza: Oh, aeroplane. Fly up and away!
Farha: -_-"
Farha: Makan apa tadi?
Reza: Hah?
Farha: What did you eat just now?
Reza: I eat maggi mee.
Farha: Siapa masak?
Reza: Hah?

He immediately passed the phone to my mum.

Farha: Apa ni ma, kata dia boleh cakap Melayu. Fail!
Mama: Ada yang dia faham, ada yang dia tak faham.
Farha: T____T

My baby brother speaks English with my family. He can't speak Malay fluently. He learned to speak English from watching television. Playhouse Disney channel and Cartoon Network channel, thank you very much.

I still really miss him and wish I could hear his voice, his laugh again. I'm counting the days and can't wait to meet my baby brother.


Reza, he just turned 4 last October 11.
But he's still my baby and always will be.

Signed by Yours Truly,

I Miss Blogging

I miss writing a lot, but I don't seem to have it in me these days. Maybe I wasn't in the mood to write and I think now is the right time to write. Let's begin with what I've been doing lately. So I'm sure that those of you who haven't yet completely lost interest in my blog are wondering what I've been up to lately.

I wasn't feeling well a few weeks back. I had a sore throat a bad cough for a week and I'm still having a bad flu. Luckily it was not swine flu because I didn't have a fever. I'm recovering from the flu after taking some chinese medicines. H1N1 is still spreading at my place and alhamdulillah I don't have the symptoms of H1N1. Nauzubillah min zalik.

I've done the computer exam, 14 days ago and the result has been released last Friday. I went into the exam feeling well prepared and when I got the result, I burst into tears. The shock of disappointment was written all over my face. I didn't do well. ɯɐxə əɥʇ uı sʞɹɐɯ llnɟ ɟo ɟlɐɥ uɐɥʇ ssəl ʇoƃ ı. Feeling quite dejected since I saw my computer result. So needless to say, I'm extremely disappointed in myself and my inability to realize the kinds of things I was supposed to write in the exam. I feel like a failure because I was really trying to get an A in that class.

I studied and I didn't do quite as well as I had hoped. I don't know what's wrong with me. I know it's not the end of the world. Nothing in life comes easy, and I know that I just have to work harder and sacrifice. I just wish I had more faith in myself.

My chemistry final exam is coming up in less than two weeks time. My attempt to commit to study begins today. Lets hope all goes smoothly. I'm stressing out way too much and I know it.

Signed by Yours Truly,

The Writing

I think it's fair to say that we all enjoy writing. Writing is a hobby for some but it can also be therapy for others; a release, a comfort, a way to express yourself, a form of communication, or even an escape.

I write to entertain, to make a point, to release my frustrations and try to make people think. I write because only when I'm writing, I truly feel like me. I write simply because it's my skill. I write because it's what I can, it's what I do to reflect myself. To show my individuality, my uniqueness. Writing is my own little "world" so to speak.

And personally I don't think you can compare anyone's writing to another, everyone has different ways of writing and they're all unique. Every writer is a little different.

For me, I write to express not to impress.


Signed by Yours Truly,

Meow!

Awwh! Look look look!

These kittens are so adorable! I want I want I want!
They're so cute when they're sleeping, aren't they?
I sometimes wish I could have a cat. A small cat.

If I got a cat, I would name it Luna :D


Signed by Yours Truly,

Hello Encephalo

When I'm feeling stressed or depressed;


1. It's very hard for me to fall asleep. Emotions plus running thoughts.
2. I lost my appetite. Not feeling hungry but my stomach growls.
3. Drinking Milo instead of Nescafe. Milo contains a small amount of caffeine.
4. I try to find little distractions. Reading doesn't help too much.
5. Keep talking to myself. Who else is willing to listen to my random babbling but me?


I need some distraction or a beautiful release.

Cheers.


Signed by Yours Truly,

Skin Colour

I just don't understand at some people who would spend a huge amount of money to undergo so many treatments in getting their skin fairer from their original colour. I mean like, why do you have to do all this? Does this mean you will look prettier if you are fairer? Or white skin is the ideal colour for everyone in this world? Or you are just being damn racist? I keep question this to myself because I seriously don't know where did they find this kind of idea.

White skin doesn't promise you a good job, cute and rich boyfriend, or even happiness. So why bother buying so many products to whiten them? If you say because guys love fair skin woman, then you are just so lost lady. Big time lost, and so dumb indeed. If they only like you because of your skin colour, that guy is just some colour freak, girls. You girls just have to wake up!

Metaphorically, its like you are saying that wearing white colour t-shirt will make you look so alluring than wearing t-shirt of any other colour. Urgh? I tell you what ladies, if you are so damn hot, people just don't give a damn about what colour shirt you wear, what brand it is from or what's the price of it. You are just so damn gorgeous of yourself! Not the shirt you wear! Oh please people T_T

The wonderful part is, these things only happen in Asia. I am Asian, so I feel pity to my people who feel bad about colour. Some Asians are just so afraid to go out and have fun because they are too anxious about getting dark skin due to the sun ray. Oh.. so pathetic! These people are having serious colour issue with themselves. Likewise, all the beauty products offer some whitening cream to their customers as if their telling people white skin will make them look lovely. Oh beautiful your foot! A person is beautiful for what colour they are and what makes them beautiful, is their inside! And that's the most essential thing to look on someone! So now I pity all the morons who have been colonized mentally and believe that having white skin makes them prettier. Pfft, come on!

I believe in a healthy, unoily, and smooth skin rather than having a white skin. Plus its just so funny if you have super white face but a dark body. You are just making fun of yourself, aren't you? So if you are doing this to get a guy that you've aimed for, my suggestion is, forget about it! True love doesn't judge skin colour. It's your inside beauty that matters. No matter what skin colour you have, just make sure it's healthy and clean. Please be thankful with what colour God has given you. God has never made a single mistake in creating a human being, there's always a reason behind everything!

So Asians, please don't freak out when it comes to colour. Even Caucasians prefer to have tan skin right?


This entry was originally written by Shamim Hashim.

Truly, indeed. I couldn't agree more.

When I was in high school, I were being insulted because of my dark skin colour. I'm a mamak or anak mami to be exact so why does it matter what colour my skin is? Racist much. So, my skin is different but, so is your damn brain-got it?

Nice entry, Mim!

Signed by Yours Truly,