My 2 Minutes Break

Eidul Adha; 1430 Hijrah

2009-11-26T10:28:00.003+08:00

Salam Eidul Adha to all my fellow friends ..

Eidul Fitri : Datang Lagi !

2009-09-17T15:53:00.002+08:00

09-09-09

2009-09-09T15:58:00.003+08:00

September 9, 2009

Glance at my desk calendar early this morning before ushering myself to the meeting room. Wow it's 09-09-09 great number huh ! Most of the time people will wait for such date for their big event, such as wedding, engagement, party or even something that brings a big meaning in their life. ummm .. i got nothing, ummm ... NOTHING ! (yet ..)

Why border ? A positive minded person will try to direct all the positive energy to their life at every opportunities rather than waiting for something to happen.

Little things .. to think it over, I receive my green pay slip today .. a good sign right ? Hope it can last untill the end of the month. Totally dude .. I also receive a nice Aidilfitri Hamper from PNB and not forgetting the iftar invitation this evening at Royal Bintang. Something to look forward to and enjoying the rest of the day.

I got too much of work lately drowning in piles of file and minutes .. trying hard to have My 2 Minutes post updated was another issue .. but looking at the calendar once again, it does motivate me to write something for the day. Well if i'm persistent and doesn't get bored with blogging hope to see you guys again in 10-10-10 insya'allah.

Till October 10, 2010 do take good care of yourselve and ur eyes so you can read my post on that day !! (Semoga dipanjangkan umur).

Pen-off .. oppss key-off

WHITNEY HOUSTON - I LOOK TO YOU

2009-09-08T09:00:00.004+08:00

WHITNEY HOUSTON - I LOOK TO YOU

While strolling around Alamanda and waiting for iftar yesterday evening, I came across a music and movie store. Back in my mind I have read a review on Whitney latest album I Look To You and frankly speaking I love her voice and performance so much. Testing on my luck I ask the counter attendant for her new album. Looking puzzled, I know that he didn't know much about that. Then came another sales assistant and ushered me directly to the record i was looking for.

By this time, a big smile glued to my face. There it is the last 2 copies on the cd shelve ! Without hesitant I took one with the price tag of RM39.90 looking deep into my wallet my unconscious mind told me that I can even get it from the net instend without spending much and save more for Raya. Nahhhh it didn't work at all !!

Eagerly this morning I placed the cd in the player and it is obvious Whitney is BACK ! I enjoy simple and depthfull music thus this new album is worth spending your money for. Composed by renowned composer such as Alicia Keys, Fernando Garibay, R.Kelly, Aliaune Thiam, Leon Russell, Diane Warren and even a duet with Akon. I enjoyed all 11 songs but on top of my list will be Nothin' But Love, Like I Never Left and Salute.

Whitney has a unique clear voice like telling a story while singing. Give a body to the whole lyrics and a dash on her very own personality. Truthfully, I believe that this new record will give Beyonce a bit of challenge for 2009 and I wish Whitney all the best. Maybe loyal fans and those in their 30's to 40's will buy this record but you will never know how the music industry will turn out for this year.

ps: Whitney, My Love is Your Love

Memang kantoi la bole minat whitney ni ... haha

Weekend Bash !

2009-09-07T09:10:00.005+08:00

Hello ... Good Monday !

Early this morning we in PM's Department had our monthly assembly. Quite a huge crowd it was, in everyone eyes I could tell that they are hoping for Bonus Annoucement by PM, still it's a secrecy and I do belive that our government need to work on alot to give away bonuses (if any) before Syawal.

Line up along with PM this morning was Dato' Idris Jala, our very own Minister without portfolio. Dress in blue shirt and a compulsory red JPM tie. Personally he gives a good impression on stage and his expression seems like a F1 driver waiting to hit the accelerator .. HARD. Welcome on board Dato'.

So how was my weekend ? Most of the time I spend it on family at home and not forgetting to meet my loyal-full tailor for my new baju melayu .. what colour will I be wearing for this year ? .. Wait and see okey ... On saturday, 2 of my favourite aunties and their family came for break-fast .. wow it was amazing and loud ! Totalling to 8 small childrens aged between 6 to 12 was a handfull, they played, laughed, screamed, running around the pond, spill few glasses, recite the doa' together and the fun part is EATING TOGETHER. I sat in the middle of them all .. not only to be around them more closer but also to babysit otherwise you might get a bunch of flocking drumets !! The food was great and abundance, we had our local dish 'masak lemak cili api', fried chickens (for the kid and Me), puteri mandi, ikan masak asam, and bakso all the way from Jawa (prepared by my aunty's bibik) among others. After prayers, we hit the road and start jumping around with fire crackers .. hahahaha great time !

Last nite, iftar was more poignant as my family and I went to see opah in Kuala Pilah. Opah keep her promise by making me some 'kueh kelopong' also known as 'buah melaka' with gula nau. Question .. Do you know where does 'gula nau' came from ? It came from pokok anau .. my father taught me that pokok anau looks like a coconut tree and palm tree being put together and yes they produce a good sweet 'gula nau' .. a big yes to that ! After the meal and terawih, father gets his bp (blood pressure) pump and portable blood tester on the table. I took advantage of the time and get my glucose level check too. Result shows 4.9 and that is after meal .. wallauweh my blood has low glucose level and it's alarming both my parents and opah as they start asking me to eat this and eat that. It's a major risk for a hypoglycemia like me not getting enough sugar or I'll will end up fainted on low heart beat. Okey better, heavier and sweeter meal next time .. haha such a sweet tooth !

Iftar Galore'

2009-09-04T14:55:00.002+08:00

A notion on Ramadhan should be the time when you're supposedly minimized or cut your eating habit yet I could see some people shovering down 3 to 4 plates full easily during iftar. Huh what a sight !

My iftar should be simple, light, not too much (i really meant it) and most importantly SWEET !! I'm like an ant to a pack of sugar and like Pooh to his honey barrel. A cut of cheese cake will do the trick ...

Yesterday I had 'burung puyuh goreng' which I enjoy very much. The event took place at Rumah Tetamu Negeri Sembilan and the place is super nice close to a EPL football player's mansion. The other dishes are also very tasty with gulai daging salai, kerabu mangga, rendang maman, ayam kampung, ikan keli goreng and washed by air sirap.

After terawih, I had the bubur jagung, mee goreng basah and popia sambal. I praise for the lovely coffee since it makes me up all night long .. till 2 in the morning. Meeting with Menteri Besar and State Secretary after that was also a blast !

Such a galore' .. well guess where I'll be going today for iftar ? Let me spell it for you .. Shah Alam and I could imagine right now how full I'll be after the curtains fall. Hope that I'm not too full to keep u guys updated on my next iftar.

It's Ramadhan

2009-09-02T12:31:00.006+08:00

Wow ! It has been a very ... yup a very long time since any update come to this post. Many incident + event + momentos + historic + self-actualization occur during the last few months.

Life takes it natural course, for better or for worse and actually I'm living up my dreams once again. It's true what Prof Randy Paunch from Carnegie Mellon University said in his book 'The Last Lecture'; to relive your childhood dreams. Appreciate what you have and doing the most of your time.

Ramadhan taught me alot about friendship and dreams that my friends and I shared together. Once a while I'll keep you guys posted on all those craziest ideas we had in my next post insya'allah.

You know what, I develope this memories-songs embeded kinda thing when i'm with people and most of them my close friends. There are some songs and tunes that keep me reminded of them and the happening during that particular time. Do you have the same thing ? It's like a wedding song but i'll call it my friendship song .. it touches me somewhere deep in my heart.

Let's start the list (maybe few before I put on the complete list), and to my dearest friends out there i'll remember u still.

Abe Lie : Simple Plan (Perfect) + Samson (Kenangan Terindah) + Ibnor Riza (Perindu) , haha

Hazli : Raihanna (Umbrella)

Que : Ella (Standing in the eyes of the world) during Commonwealth Games, also a No NO !

Manja : Greenday (Time of Your Life)

Aza : Five (When the lights go Out) + Nurul and Ajai (Aku Cinta Aku Rindu)

Ubaidillah : N'sync (Tering up my Heart)

Pizan : Thank God I've Found You

Fauziah aka po-G : Die Hard Fan of N'sync

Malissa : Theme Song La Usurpadora + Superstar

Milla : Britney Spears (too many to mention)

Effun : Shania Twain (You Got away From Me) with all those flowery video clip

Mila : Metallica (Enter Sandman)

eQa : Jordin Sparks (One Step at A Time) + Broken Strings

Phesal : Brandy (Have You Ever Love Somebody)

last but not least ...

Aboy : Shayne Ward (No Promises)

It's a long list, give me time to recall back all those soul-breaking songs and post them up soon. As for now, it's time to go .. till then folks.

Selamat Beribadat di Bulan Ramadhan.

Year 2009

2009-02-16T16:55:00.005+08:00

Wow ! it have been a very hectic year so far. Very much committment needed and talking about my 2 minutes break - naah most anticipated. Second half of 2008 are much interesting too, not forgetting that one of my leg are now shackled down and in few months time it will be Mr. and Mrs. Trai .. he³
Bad things happen and i'm not prepared for the worse, yet i thanked god for giving me the strength and will to push harded and stronger as the spine for my beloved family. Mom & Dad, I love you so much that it's hard and painfull for me to breath without you. Dear Sis and my 2 younger brothers, you are my center and i'll always be there for you. (I'll be 2 steps behind)

2009 : it's February and already late for me to set a new year resolution but if you're fail to plan the you're plan to fail. Well guys people told me that i'm an organized person so who cares if i don't spell it out what will be my plan for 2009 .. right ? I could put it in one word that spells 'transformation'. we'll see what happen in late December ok. umm ok my 2 minutes alarm is up, time for me to continue with my work (part of the plan too). Hey in next post i might be telling you about my 'jetsetter' experiences. So just wait for it.

I luv this song so much by Jordin especially the verse : take one step at a time there's no need to rush, it's like learing to fly or falling in love ...

14 February (Valentine) has passes me by and well in my point of view .. who need a special date to express your love when you can always do it in all 365 days .. huh !

Bali Vacation

2008-07-11T16:59:00.002+08:00

It's Sand + Dance + Art + 'speda motor' Experience

Burong : a cultural performanve about Good and Bad. Huh very² warm weather .. surely 'in pain' dancer sitting on hot floor ! Ouch

I Love Bali - Kuta drive; famous for it's boutique + surf gear + sculture and bared body motorist .. he²

Sanur Beach - just a breath taking + crystal clear ocean. Thing to do next ? Wind surfing ! looks easy .. rite ?

Band of Brothers

2008-05-21T15:44:00.001+08:00

Mother's Love

2008-05-21T15:31:00.004+08:00

No Love like a Mother's Love

There is no love, like a mother's love
no stronger bond on earth...
like the precious bond that comes from God
to a mother, when she gives birth

A mother's love is forever strong
never changing for all time...
and when her children need her most
a mother's love will shine

God bless these special mothers
God bless them every one...
for all the tears and heartache
and for the special work they've done

When her days on earth are over
a mother's love lives on...
through many generations
with God's blessings on each one

Be thankful for our mothers
for they love with a higher love...
from the power God has given
and the strength from up above

: Happy Mother's Day Luv u Mom !

Tracking Long Lost Friends

2008-05-14T09:40:00.005+08:00

Early yesterday I received phone call from a dear friend of mine. He's now a Police inspector ! Good for him and I'm glad that he made it through the harsh extensive training as a cadet. It's his late father's wish to became a police officer. So we had a short and summarized chat something like what you did when talking with someone abroad; Eat ? Yes .. Study ? Done .. Weather ? Good .. Money ? Need more .. Miss me ? Much, economically challenge. So he invite me to Sunway Sport Center for a Futsal game and later a nice warm dinner. Umm it's impossible as i usually leave from work after the sun is already 'missing' from the wide open skies. But the warm dinner shouldn't be a problem.

It's 8.30pm, me and my housemate already at IOI Mall and there stood Khairil with his jersey and his futsal boots in his hand. He drag us to the nearest mamak ! There goes my SubWay sandwiches hu². But at the end of the day, I had great time and fun allowing myself to meet and share my experience with him. At that point I was thinking about my few other long lost friends whom like ages since I last spoke to them. Oh guys .. I do miss all of you. In my next visit to Puchong, surely I'll make time to meet Nasri@Mr.Bot, Amin_amsler, Bro Zam and Boss. Guys if you read this, it's the right time for you to ring me ok !

Friends do come and go yet there are always few who close to your heart. You might not able to talk and see them every day but deep inside you longing for their smile and laugh. I wish all of my friends out there a great life day by day and for the betterment of your future.

1. my SK Ampangan
2. my SEMESTA
3. my MMU Melaka
4. my MMU Cyberjaya
5. my Telekom
6. my DPA
7. my Sidang Mates
8. my Taman
9. my gym
10. my club
11. my Online
12. my Deutch
13. my All

Hope to see you soon.

Fabulous meng'Gegar'

2008-05-02T11:38:00.007+08:00

Date : 1st May 2008
Venue : Ika's Residence, Desa Sri Jenaris

Ushering the day with its nice warm weather. Had my nasi lemak at Precinct 8 with my fellow housemate who introduced this new place to me. The sambal is a bit salty but I kept a sinful smile when ask to comment on the food.

Afternoon was more challenging, I left my map in the office (thanks to my supervisor for keeping me manning the table till 11pm the night before), try to call Zahra but she didn’t pick up, Mas was on the other line requesting ETA, Mizi is out for Golf and I don’t know what to wear! By 12pm everything was sorted-out and off I drove tailing Zahra’s black Savvy.

Hey .. She wore Pink! and the table cloth is pink too .. he³ Ika’s family was very welcoming and meeting her parents and sister for the first time is a heart stomping event. The easiest way was talk while you are drinking air sirap and eating some kuih siput.

Later in the evening we had a simple ceremony with few Ika’s neighbors for Zahra in becoming our saudara baru, she looks serene and calm in her white baru kurung. Then the Main Event took its stand ! It’s F for Fabulous Reunion. The room was full with laughs, jokes, gossips, wedding invitations, retreat programme and a total of inexplicable love of friendship. Not to mention questions about Me and Ika. It's a brain drain altogether !

Then as the curtains fall, we had a delicious decorated cup cake with purple and white roses creams prepared by Azhar for his birthday. By that time, my body urgently needs some rest and another friend is waiting for me to send him to KLIA this evening. I folded the day with dinner at Padi, Cyberjaya and before my two obedience eyes were put to shut, movie entitle Guardian ensure a good night sleep.

Concluding the day: Food + Friends + Fashion + Movie (that much F in a day ?)

My First Post

2008-04-30T12:27:00.000+08:00

Welcome ..

Today will be the day I started on blogging, still clueless on what to write and what to share but surely I'll try to put something nice and sweet everyday !

1. Friends
2. Family
3. Journey
4. Love
5. Money

Obviously work will NOT be in my list .. yup !

Yet we scratch for money everyday to fill our needs, more or less work do place a major contribution in our 24hour .. so it's self explained.

Blog need to have picture .. here's one

I'm glad to have a friend like YOU ..