The Youngest: Caution! Hafiy Warns Us...

Hafiy is cheeky, active and a pampered child. There are times when he frustrates me with his laziness to learn or having a tantrum with his childish wants, but there is not a moment where my heart turns to hate him. Haha, meet my youngest brother Hafiy. As you may see from the pictures below, he is really a heartwarming fellow (though I think he is a very rough guy in school).

This little guy is someone that may have a future in sports. Very active in taekwando, very active in running around and very active in wanting sport equipments (these traits are very unlikely of his other siblings). Being 10 years younger than me and the youngest, it's not a wander that he's very lovey-dovey with the rest of the family. ^^

Well, that's it I guess. A bit short, but I can't really give in all the details right? Haha, my spirit is going downhill upon reaching adulthood. I'm having a funny feeling inside me that I can't quite describe what. A diagnosis, anyone? Aha, that aside...here are some pictures of Hafiy. Enjoy! No updates this time...sigh. But hopefully there will be next week! Go Dzafff!!!! ^^

Worry of an Eldest

My mother sometimes would tell me, "Do you think it's fun being the only child in the family? You're lucky to have your brothers looking up to you." I already knew it for a long time, having siblings are great. Not only that we share the same interest, but having siblings really helped me in becoming a person that worries and cares about others!

I still remembered one time when my younger brother Farris did not come home on time one evening, during one of his excursions outside the house. I ended up being so worried about him that I cried when he finally came home at 7.15 p.m. (and they say I don't care about them). Haha, that happened a long time ago when I was 10. Now, I can already trust Farris to take care himself. But I'm still quite worried about Hafiy (my youngest brother) who doesn't seem to show any signs of independence until today. Maybe I'll give him a few more years... ^^

What makes me ponder is the fact that I don't have any female siblings. Not that I care that much, but it has made me into a very curious person regarding the ladies. So, any girls that I've done wrong to...please forgive me!

Thus, I open this month of April as the season of 'Siblings'! Love your brothers or sisters, for they will love you even more. Next time I'll make a recent review about my brothers. Until then, take care you guys! ^^

[UPDATE]

Well, I still don't have the consistency to write a lot in a period of time. I may have been quite busy with my studies lately, which is fortunately a good thing. Anyway, I'll do my best to write in an acceptable pace. And holidays are coming up, so I'll do my best! ^^

1. "Prologue of a Woman" - http://crossover-mist.blogspot.com/ (by dzafarin)
2. "#10: A Detective's Intuition" - http://tesl-dissapear.blogspot.com/

[BLABBERS]

Exam week has finally begun here in IIUM! The atmosphere is intense, and the heat keeps getting warmer. I'm exaggerating of course, but I have seen some students doing some really weird stuff. And my classmates may get disowned if we don't answer EDC2217 properly on a certain topic (ah, the pressure!). On other events, a certain someone is becoming more attractive to me. Hurry and steal my heart already someone! Hee~ ^^

My Choice (Category: Women)

Ah, I forgot to tell you readers in the previous entry that this month is the season of women! The reason behind it was that it was the International Women's Day on the 8th of March. So to those that I haven't sent my regards to; happy belated women's day everyone! Then the next day our university had 'Maulud Nabi', which also focused on the lives of the prophet with his wives (in the articles that were handed out that day). I learned a bit more on being a good husband. Hehe...

Well, talking about women and being a good husband...I started to think. What are the real characteristics I seek in women if I were looking for a wife? When I was still a kid; I always thought that I'd be with someone popular and beautiful. Then I realised during my teens, that really won't make me entirey happy. When I was stiil a teenager; I always thought that the right one had to be the one creating positive feelings within me. Then I realised at this point of reaching adulthood, it's not always sugar in a family.

Haha...I don't know if any of the above makes sense, so lets just cut to the chase and see what I seek inside my dream lady thus far. Lets go!

1. A woman who has a strong basis of Islam.
2. A woman that can make me 'feel' every emotions a human can have. I don't want to just 'laugh'; make me 'cry' or become 'serious' once in a while.
3. A woman that can cook, a good cook.
4. Well, I've always thought I'd prefer the women that can make strong decisions or a stand of their own. It's just that I'd like to 'argue' once in a while.
5. A woman that can make me say, "Wow!" at times.

[UPDATE]

I guess that's the list for now. Pretty short huh? Well, that's just the main criteria I'm looking for. There are other small stuffs, but listing them would take time. Here's an update for this time. I've already began a side-project with dzafarin entitled 'MiST', so be sure to check it out through the link below! ^^

1. "Dwane VS The Enigma: #9" - http://dansoriginal.blogspot.com/
2. "Prologue of a Man" - http://crossover-mist.blogspot.com/

The Lost February!

Where have I been last month? I can't believe there were no posts in this blog the whole February. I'm a bit disappointed, but then again I've been rarely online. *Sigh* Lately, the rain has been falling continuously; as if the sky is weeping at my slow pace. Haha, guess I need to be more proactive (wait, haven't I been saying the same thing all this time?).

Perhaps February was a 'lost' since many of my fellow ex-collegemate had gone away to another land to take another step into their career. I was sad, mixed with a bit of unwillingness; but I was glad that everything went along smoothly. I shall always pray for them and hope that they will come back to Malaysia with style.

February was not everything a 'lost'. Various kinds of outer inspiration had came last month, be it in class or from my fellow friends. My latest 'mind project' (to be materialised this month) is my second joint-venture with Dzaf. I hope I can finish the planning quickly so that Dzaf and I can start writing straight away. Do wait for it to be released! ^^

Well, I have nothing more to say. I did write a lot in my other blogs, so check it out through the links below okay? Take care readers! ^^

[UPDATE]
Ah, it feels good to write this much last month. My mind was calm, and my words were flowing with much freedom. Pray that I can continue being like this, especially with another latest project. Here are some links. Enjoy! ^^

1. "Zero Degrees: Twelve" - http://dansoriginal.blogspot.com/
2. "Dwane VS The Enigma: #8" - http://dansoriginal.blogspot.com/
3. "Zero Degrees: Thirteen" - http://dansoriginal.blogspot.com/
4. "Shot! (special):: Then, They Went Far" - http://dansoriginal.blogspot.com/
5. "#09: An Important Clue - The World Is Such A Small Place!" - http://tesl-dissapear.blogspot.com/

[REVIEW]
It was quite rare for me to actually see a play being staged out live right in front of me. I remembered my first play being “Beauty and The Beast” which was performed on ice in Sydney, during my stay there in 1997. Then there was “Aladdin”, and then it was “The Enemy of The People” which was performed at KL Pac during my study at KMS. My juniors before this have also acted out plays during an activity in KMS, and all of them are pretty interesting to watch. Recently, I’ve watched “It Takes Two to Tango” and “Alahai...Soto!” being performed here inside my very university.

First, let me say that both of those plays were very well presented and piqued a deep curiosity within myself. The actors and actresses had strong voices, and the stage was managed in a very balanced manner. Even though the plays were conducted by the students themselves, it gave a sense that they were almost professional.

That night, the play “It Takes Two to Tango” began their performance first. It was an English play, and I admit that the performers had impressive pronunciation in their dialogues. The story revolves around two married couples, who each had their own problems in their marriage. It was interesting to see how one spouse can be so patient towards the other, that it develops a certain tension in the air. The ending was a bit weird for me, but I got the message of the play clearly: a marriage can’t work with only one person, it takes two. Thus, the title becomes clear. It had nothing to do with doing tango (which I had wished to see). ^^

After the play had finished, the audience were then presented with another play entitled “Alahai...Soto!” This time, it was a Malay play. This story was quite long compared to “It Takes Two to Tango”, and it had a lot of funny scenes in it. The play tells the audience a story about a village, where the villagers had to overcome certain problems involving mainly the town’s head gangster. The main character Mak Jah, also had an issue with her son who just got back from London. It was a very heart-warming tale despite the many jokes that were made, and it manipulates the theme of family quite deeply. If it weren’t for the much laughter the audience had, the play might have managed to bring tears in some of their eyes.

Good job to the Nusantara group for performing such wonderful dramas! Hope to see you guys in another story, another time.

Finding 'D'

If I was given a choice to choose a letter that would determine my future, I would choose the letter D. Partly because my name starts with it, and partly because I feel a certain 'connection' with the letter. But I know that such 'connection' does not exist. What I know is that I have a strong feeling with letter D.

Recently on an outing to a shopping mall, an idea crossed my mind as I walked along the many rows of shops. Why don't I try and find a store name that starts with 'D'? I looked at my left, I looked at my right. Huh? There were no stores whose name begins with 'D'. Maybe not on this floor, I suggested to myself. So up the escalator I went. Left, right, left, right. Still, no sign of any 'D's. It can't be, right?

At the end of the excursion, I only managed to find only one store name beginning with 'D'. I was sad and excited at the same time since 'D' was so rare. I guess the letter 'D' was much associated with negativity. Remembering what adjectives to fit my name during an English class in Form One, here were the only positive choices I had:

determined, dynamic, diligent, dainty, daring, ???

Haha, I really am just thinking to much. 'D' is just a letter, and letters exist to form words, and words are produced to express ourselves as a human. As a side note; I hope those creating war and disrupting peace find their own 'D', their own destruction, damnation, disgrace, demolishment, disease, death, desperation, defeat, and so on....

[UPDATES]
Haha, just forget any nonsense I put up there just now. If you get what I mean, then that's good. Well, here's an update for this time. Man I really need to avoid distractions on the net. My pace of writing has become entirely slow. Take care and enjoy..!!!

1. "Zero Degrees: Eleven" - http://dansoriginal.blogspot.com/

[BLABBERS]
Regarding the issue of Islam being terrorized yet once again (this time in Gaza), I'd like to invite all Muslims in the world to pray for God's help in getting things right. It's all up to The Almighty in the end.

"Thou blades are thou prayers; sheath it and use it, or let it rust. Then what does thou still have?"

Lets strive for peace, please? Take care readers...

Goodbye and Hello

After going through new year twice, I think it's time for us to say goodbye to a few things and hello to certain stuffs. On an important note, I've been thinking on 'the self' these past few days. Who am I really? What character do I actually conceive within me? I know finding the answer won't be easy, but I'm not that hopeful at finding any answer at all.

Haha, putting that thoughts aside...lets re-cap 2008 in one breath!

1. The year where A-level ends, with high hopes that the bond created lasts...
2. The year where love seems delusional, and noticed that I'm really just not that type anymore...
3. The year where this blog began, taking another step towards achieving the dream...
4. The year where I realised what 'artificial connection' was, my trust begins to disappear...
5. The year where I created 'Sweetness Day' (13th April) and 'Kite Day' (27th December)...

Well, a lot of things happened. It'll never be enough to tell all the joy and tears we all had together. We'll talk about self resolution another time. Learn the past, experience the present, paint the future. Enjoy readers...!!!

"People always say make a better for the New Year...does it matter when nobody cares? [And Happy New Year everyone. Still loving you guys!]"

[UPDATE]
A brand new year, a brand new spirit. I wanted to make the best of it this year, and I'm always praying that I could espeacially manage myself well. Here's one update for the new year! I'll add something new next time, and I'm hoping that all who enjoys Malay writings would wait with expectations; espeacially Dwane, Tasha, Nazir and Wan Khai. Today's motto is: "Believe in yourself!"...take care and enjoy readers!

1. "Shot! :: She Asked "Why?"" - http://dansoriginal.blogspot.com/

[REVIEW]
"You and I are both the sides of the same coin."

On today's review, I'm going write on an interesting Role Playing Game (RPG) of 2008 called 'Persona 3: FES'. Surely most avid gamers would know of the game; espeacially for it's uniquely designed storyline. The game revolves around a main character, who is expected to join an investigation team regarding the Dark Hour and Tartarus. What is a Dark Hour anyway? Well, lets just say it's an extra hour that exists in the main character's world; making the day actually having 25-hours instead of 24. Tartarus is the mysterious tower which only appears during the Dark Hour. The investigation team must go inside Tartarus, battle monsters called Shadows using Personas (a monster residing inside a character's soul) and try to erase the Dark Hour.

Enough said on the storyline, what attracts me to the game is actually how we must make bonds (called Social Links) with people in the game to make our character much stronger. It's like making friends and then understanding what different adversities the human face in an ordinary life. The Social Link system really helped me a lot in understanding our real life better; how to cope with displacement and betrayal, what it's like loving someone older, internet socialisation and many other problems.

I always believe that games could become educational at times, espeacially on the language and soft skills. Though this game uses quite a language (with "sh*t" and "f*ck" inserted), other than that the game's quite okay. Gamers might even learn some interesting facts in 'Persona 3'. I need to say that this is a 'Matured' rated game, so parental discretion is advised for youngsters under 16. 'Persona 4' came out on English version on December, can't wait to finish this one!(Rating: 4.5 out of 5.0)

It Has Begun: New Season in Learning!

First and foremost, I would like to express my deepest apologies to all readers (if there's still any) out there for not being able to update for a VERY long time. My new homw has no internet connection at the moment, and it's quite hard for me to access the internet here in my university. Another deep apologise to all bloggers (espeacially those whom I follow their work on) for not being able to enjoy all of your writing pieces. Please bear with me.

Since it's quite rare for me to be here in cyberspace, I might as well make this entry worthwhile. On the 10th of December, I finally made my first step towards the next level of education...the university! Hehe, I was quite excited with this since the long holidays almost turned me into a zombie. My university (I'm going to make the name a secret~) is extremely large compared to KMS, the food's excellent, and the people (so far) are enjoyable.

What I look forward most in a new environment is the people. Since I aim to be a passionate writer, meeting new people generates new ideas within myself. I told you guys in my previous posts that I've been lacking the ideas, but ever since I entered university I already managed to get a new idea! ^^

On a side, I guess the most important thing right now is the will to study (the subjects I'm taking this semester sounds weird). My passion to write will continue to burn, and my passion for study will burn even more! Pray for me so that I'll not commit to the same mistake of the past, and strive for the dream that shall last. Uh-oh, my time's almost up. Until further meetings my dear readers. Bubbye!!

[UPDATES]
I wow myself for managing the time for an update. Haha, though it's just one entry (the #07 I did it last month)...I hope you guys enjoy it! Take care... ^^

1. "#07: The Photographer - Out On Field Work" - http://tesl-dissapear.blogspot.com/
2. "#08: Out Of Place Bakery" - http://tesl-dissapear.blogspot.com/