there are so many things left unsaid. sometimes couldn't find the courage. sometimes couldn't find the words. sometimes self-esteem gets in the way. and sometimes the brain is busy, or the heart is heavy... and needs to let off some steam. ha!
Dear Readers,
"La Tahzan, InnaAllaha ma'ana" (Al- Quran: Surah At- Taubah- Verse 40)
Translation: "Be not sad (or afraid), surely Allah is with us."
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." ~Edmund Burke~
In a world where you can be anything, be kind.
Monday, November 02, 2015
A beautiful day in KL...
Wednesday, October 08, 2014
Don't Quit
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When the road you're trudging seems all up hill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest if you must, but don't you quit.
Life is strange with its twists and turns,
As everyone of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure comes about
When he might have won had he stuck it out;
Don't give up though the pace seems slow,
You may succeed with another blow.
Success is failure turned inside out,
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell just how close you are,
It may be near when it seems so far;
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit,
It's when things seem worst that you must not quit.
Monday, July 14, 2014
FIFA WorldCup 2014 - GERMANY is The CHAMPION!
CONGRATULATIONS GERMANY! You guys are the best. Seriously, Germany deserves to win because they are The Best Team... The best team with the best players. They don't depend on one person to do the important things. They work together!
Everyone in the team, the goalie who reminds me of Oliver Kahn, the defenders, led by the captain were impenetrable, the swift and skillful midfielders and forwards. Together they made the team strong, sturdy and unbeatable.
You guys really kicked a**es this year :)
To all the players in team Germany, the coach Joachim Loew and the captain, Phillip Lahm... Great Job!
I have much respect for the captain...
They are also, a good looking team... ihiks!
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| Even the coach is hot... |
Oits! Wipe that drool off your mouth! It's fasting month!
Ahaks!
*Skipping*
Have a great day ahead y'alls!
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Sunan Nanggroe Sang Kembara
Ramlee Awang Murshid has done it again with a book that is hard to put down and I finished reading it in one weekend!
Although for me, 'Cinta Sang Ratu' is still the best in the series, 'Sunan Nanggroe Sang Kembara' also has a kick to it. It shows us how Sunan become the man that he is.. the challenges that he faced and how he overcame it. As usual... he's so cool, calm & collected about everything.
But, in this book, he's not The Man... Wali Sufi IS the man :)
What am I babbling about? Just go get the book & read it.
P/S: I wish for this book to be translated into all languages so I can share this Sunan madness with the world!
Habib Muhammad as-Saggaf hafizahullah
I just want to share my about favourite host. Habib Muhammad as-Saggaf hafizahullah is the host of program 'Fattabiouni' which aired before Maghrib everyday at TV Al-Hijrah. If you're like me, who would always missed this program, you can subscribe to 'Fattabiouni Malaysia's channel' on YouTube. The programmes are totally awesome :)
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Easily the best movie of 2013...It has everything... adventures, actions, humours, wits, courage... and even a love story... auwwww...
This movie adaptation made me want to read the book...
Tauriel, Legolas & Bard made me want to sign up for an archery class...
and the landscapes made me want to book a flight to New Zealand like, right now!
Gosh!
Please just go watch it!
Monday, September 03, 2012
Salmon Fishing in The Yemen, Big Miracle & The Hunter
... all three movies involved animals...
... salmons, gray whales & a tasmanian tiger.
... all three are touching, motivating & full of values.
... my favorite is 'Salmon Fishing in The Yemen'... it's original, intriguing, sweet, touching, smart, funny etc... it's just wonderful. I didn't fast forward at all. Haven't watched a movie like this in a long time. I love it!
... 'Big Miracle' is based on a very inspiring true story that happened back in 1988. 'There is always something that we can do'. That is so true!
... 'The Hunter' is based on a novel set in Tasmania, Australia. Wonderful landscapes... A movie that sparked my curiosity. But, a little sad.
... movie trailers below, for your preview :)
I'm glad I found the time during my surprisingly productive three days weekend to watch these movies.
Enjoy! I hope you'll love these movies as much as I did :)
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Bree Sharp: 'David Duchovny'
Tuesday, October 04, 2011
My favourite Bear Gryll's quotes...
If you want to join my Mom and say, "Oh my God, you're still talking about Bear Grylls?!', go ahead. Coz, oh yeah, I'm still talking about Bear Grylls! Heheheheee...
If you're wondering what brought this back, well as always it is because I've been watching too much of a programme which in this case is 'Men vs Wild'. That show is my window to adventures... hope to move to the door. Hopefully soon :P
Truth is... as much as an Indi Wannabe that I am, I am still so much of a couch potato, which is bad. So bad. But I feel I'm getting a bit better this year. It all starts with a step & 2011 is definitely a 'step' for me. *Patting my own shoulder. Good job Speechless!*
By the way, I've watched the show with Jake Gyllenhaal. Not as fun as the one with Will Ferrell, but I do notice something... their characters. I remember thinking, 'Wow, no wonder they are successful'. The way they face challenges... calm & calculated. Sure that was just a show, but still...
Nothing important, but just FYI... I've clicked 'Like' on Bear Grylls FB page... I'm an official fan now. Ngeee... He's trying to get 1mil fans on his page, so could you be a dear and go click that 'Like' button? :)
Thanks a Zillion! *kiss kiss*
Back to the main subject of today...
My favourite quotes from Bear Grylls Facebook status messages... so far.. :P
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Isabella... I found it!
Let me tell you the story of me and this book. I first saw this book at a warehouse book sale near my home about 20 years ago. That time the price was only MYR8.00. The first time I read the synopsis, it was really intriguing. I want it, I want it! But still I didn't buy it. Then, school holiday was over and I had to go off to school. Somehow, this book kept lingering on my mind. I can't get it off of me. So, I called my best friend, Ms. F & asked her to help me buy it. I don't think she even remembers that she helped to buy this book for me... heheheeee...
I read this book at least 5 times end to end (at least) if I remember correctly. If I hadn't lost my copy, I could have read it even more. I didn't actually lost it. I lent it to someone and that someone still haven't returned it to me. The problem is, I don't remember who was that someone! Arrrgggghhhhh... I love the old copy even though it was really worn out, the paper was already so soft and the cover was almost torn out. This book is the type of book that I would keep under my pillow, to keep me company.
Ever since I lost this book, I tried high & low to find a new copy. Everywhere I go, every bookstore I've been to... I couldn't find it. I found a copy online, but it is not the same... I just have to have the hardcopy!
But now... I'm a happy blogger! I've found a new copy of my beloved read... *skipping*
A little bit of book review:
Isabella is a daughter of a high Catholic priest in Spain. This book is the story of her struggle in finding Islam. In this book, there are a lot of religious debate between Muslims & Christians scholars, discussions and arguments about the differences of the two religions.
This book is a really interesting book for me because I learned quite a lot about Islam & Christian from it. My advice to all who wants to read this book, please keep an open mind. The information that we gathered from this book, is for us to check, confirm and verify. Finding the truth is never easy.
To those who are already in love with Saifuddin a.k.a Laksamana Sunan, you're going to love Umar Lahmi. He's not a tough warrior like Laksamana Sunan, but he is a scholar and he is very smart. There's a saying that 'a pen is mightier than a sword'. So... they are both equally attractive... heheheeee...
Oit... stop drooling :P
Please forgive me, but I truly truly hate a book cover with a photo of someone on it... why on earth does the publisher designed this kind of cover?
That is not Isabella! Arrrggghhhhh....
To further torture me... I guess...
The cover tortured me... it's messing with my imagination. Plus, I've read this book so many times... The Isabella that I have in my mind is totally different. She has soft eyes, Spanish looking, a face full of thoughts, she looks very smart, has a slender body... her walk is graceful...
The drawing on the cover of the lost copy, really reflect how Isabella looks like... I miss that book *sigh*
So, tadaaaaaaa....
So, quickly go to the bookstore and grab this book before it is out of stock. This is no ordinary story book... you really can learn a lot of things from here... it is only MYR22.00...
The truth is out there :)
The happy Speechless wishing 'Selamat Berbuka Puasa!
p/s: Not gonna lend this book to anyone... I've learned my lesson :)
Sunday, July 04, 2010
Let's talk about...
I'm not much of a football fan... in fact I hardly watch any sports on tv. Except when my country is playing... or if it's an Olympics... who wants to miss the Olympics? I love Olympics!
So, why do I suddenly want to talk about WORLD CUP 2010 when my country is not yet in it? *sigh*
Well... it is because tonight Germany beat Argentina 4-0! Yeah baby!!!
So this entry is a tribute to two of Germany's BEST players in tonight's game... Bastian Schweinsteiger & Lukas Podolski. You guys rocked! The way you guys passed the ball to the front of the goal post, OMG! So precise, perfect timing, great strategy!
But, actually the whole Germany's football team played very well. The goalkeeper, the defenders, the midfielders & the forwards. The defenders specifically, did a very, very good job *applause*
So, why do I support Germany?
Because I was so impressed with Oliver Kahn in World Cup 2002!
Hopefully, Germany will be in the final... andddd...
WORLD CUP 2010 CHAMPION!
Ok, enough already... nite nite...
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
My favourite advertisements...
Petronas
TM
Proton
Those working in advertising must have so much fun coming out with crazy ideas...
Enjoy!
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Falling in Love with Laksamana Sunan
But, I fell in love with him. It's impossible not to.
Saifuddin, respectfully known as 'Laksamana Sunan' is a great man. He's only a character in Ramlee Awang Murshid's 'Bagaikan Puteri' trilogy. I'm aware of the fact that he's only alive in those stories and wishing that he's real is like 'in your dreams'. Well... I'll be very happy to see him in my dreams if I did :) He's gentle, he's kind & sweet, he's 'alim', he's patient, he's strong, he has a tough & good heart, he's a romantic and he's good looking... in one word, 'perfect'... senang cerita *wink*
Above all... he's a man... he's the man... huhuhuuuuu...
Anyway... snapping out of fantasy world... what I really want to write is about Ramlee Awang Murshid's trilogy. They call it 'Bagaikan Puteri' trilogy, but I'd rather call it 'Laksamana Sunan' trilogy because it's a story about this great man.
I love these books so much that I finished reading all three within 3 weeks. I managed to find reading times in between my busy schedule, on a crowded train, on my flight to Korea, during my alone time in Seoul, before bedtime... all the timeeeeee... I finished reading 'Cinta Sang Ratu' in one weekend... I love the 2nd book so much!
To be honest, I hardly read books written by Malay novelist. Mostly because it's hard for me to find a good book or the good ones are too much of a literature for me. Everytime I go to the Malay novel racks at the bookstore, I wish to find storybooks that are as entertaining as 'Up & Down in the Dales' by Gervase Phinn, or twisted like 'Kane & Abel' by Jeffrey Archer, or puzzling like 'The Da Vinci Code' by Dan Brown or sweet and innocent like my all time favorite 'Anne of Green Gables' by L.M Montgomery. I can't remember any Malay storybook that I really love except... Nisah Haron's short stories when I was in secondary school. She rocked with 'Atlantis, Duniaku DuniaMu', 'Disebalik Wajahmu Aries', 'Annyss Sophilea' & one more that I can't remember the title.
But, Ramlee Awang Murshid has proven to me that Malay novelist can level with western novelists. Browsing through book racks full of Malay romance novels, I really felt discouraged. I need to slip away from the real world, to find ideas, something different, something 'outside of the box' and entertaining... I'm glad I found this trilogy. Although, I don't really like the 3rd book. But the 2nd one... so good... huhuhuhuuuuu... I should have picked up these books when I started seeing them the first time.
What I like about this story? Laksamana Sunan of course... and Sang Ratu. The novels flow smoothly even though it jumps from one century to another, each time changing the storyline, but still connected. It is so cool. Ramlee Awang Murshid must have a very clear idea of what he wanted to write when he wrote these novels. These novels are full of time travels, demons and devils, werewolves, rotten-hearted humans and of course... love. But not a mushy mushy kind of love. A real love... logical, practical... loyal...
The best thing is, these novels keep on reminding the readers that there is no power greater than ALLAH, that everything happened with a 'hikmah' behind it... it keeps reminding the readers to be patience, tawakal and always keep a good heart. 'Laksamana Sunan' and 'Sang Ratu' characters remind me to become a better muslim...
What a good way of da'wah...
So, if you haven't read this trilogy... you better :) This trilogy is a good piece of work and officially makes me a big fan of Ramlee Awang Murshid.
'Sebagai manusia, aku sayang kepadamu...'
I love you too Laksamana Sunan...
Aloooo... wake upppppp...
Ooppppssss sorry... it's bedtime now... off to dream world... hoping to meet Laksamana Sunan (hahahaaaa... I wish!)
Sweet dreams everyone!
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Man vs Alien... which is better looking?
I just watched 'Star Trek' the movie for the 5th time since I bought the DVD. I watched the movie first at the cinema, but somehow still couldn't get enough of it. It's so good and somehow believable :) The universe, the spaceship, the warp theory (I likeeee...), time travel, the technologies, the charismatic leaders, the fun characters, the special effects, the acting, the directing, the ADVENTURES... woooooo!
wooooo... show me the way to planet gorgeous... hihihihiii...Friday, September 11, 2009
Perpetuum Jazzilee - Africa
Perpetuum Jazzilee is a jazz choir from Slovenia. You should listen to them coz they are great. They have great range of voices and great arrangements. Great performance!
The two guys on the left of the front row are really cute. Especially the one with the yellow scarf. Wat up with those dimples? (lalalalaaaaa...) And those guys on the right amaze me, they make musical instruments sounds... My favourite of all is the guy who looks like he's playing a drum. Wow!
You can visit their official website here --> http://www.perpetuumjazzile.si/en/
I hope they'll come to Malaysia... I'll definitely go to see their performance... hopefully the ticket price won't be too expensive.
They are a lot of videos of them in youtube. You can go and check them out. But for starters, you can check them out in mytube :p This is a video of them performing the song 'Africa'. The song is originally by band 'Toto'. You can check out Toto's Africa video on youtube as well.
If you want to sing along, you can find the lyrics below the video... you're welcome :P
Africa
I hear the drums echoing tonight
But she hears only whispers of some quiet conversation
She's coming in 12:30 flight
The moonlit wings reflect the stars that guide me towards salvation
I stopped an old man along the way
Hoping to find some long forgotten words or ancient melodies
He turned to me as if to say, hurry boy, its waiting there for you
Chorus:
It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do
I bless the rains down in Africa
Gonna take some time to do the things we never had
The wild dogs cry out in the night
As they grow restless longing for some solitary company
I know that I must do what's right
Sure as kilimanjaro rises like olympus above the serengeti
I seek to cure whats deep inside, frightened of this thing that I've become
Chorus
(instrumental break)
Hurry boy, she's waiting there for you
Its gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do
I bless the rains down in Africa, I bless the rains down in Africa
I bless the rains down in Africa, I bless the rains down in Africa
I bless the rains down in Africa
Gonna take some time to do the things we never had
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Monday, July 27, 2009
Bring back Paula Cassidy to NCIS!
I love the show so much... it reminds me of the times of 'Macgyver' and 'The A Team'. You know... shows with smart, funny, cute & charming people (men...). They are always optimistic, willing to help and always figured out a way to overcome obstacles. There are no problem, just challenges...
Anyway, today's entry is nothing important really.
I just want to express my Navy NCIS related wish.
Bring back Special Agent Paula Cassidy to Navy NCIS!
They already killed Special Agent Caitlin Todd a.k.a Kate. Then, they killed Special Agent Paula Cassidy. I'm not happy! I miss those two! I can't hope that they bring back 'Kate'. They killed her by putting a bullet through her head... if they brought her back, it would be so ridiculous... not to forget scary... eeee...
But then, they haven't brought Paula Cassidy back to the show. I'm pretty sure her character is still alive somewhere in the script. We didn't get to see her dead body after the explosion behind a wall in season 4. I have yet to see the episode in season 6 where her picture is hung on wall of 'The Fallen'... we're still in season 5 here. Come on... the writers can be creative right? Hopefully they'll find a way to bring her back.
Paula Cassidy will make a very good addition to Gibbs's team and an excellent 'partner' for DiNozzo. She's the only one who can get to him and he cared so much for her... well, I think they cared so much for each other... *wink wink*
What am I babbling about?Yo CBS! Bring back Paula Cassidy!!!
Ok, ok... enough of that. Time for photos. Not many, but... dig these chemistries...
Anthony DiNozzo & Paula CassidyI love these two...
"It's a cliche but it is true. Life's too short not to tell someone you love them when you do..."
Wise words Agent Cassidy.
Anthony DiNozzo & Caitlin ToddPerfect partner... perfect friends...
Outrageous... heheheee...
But, Kate is no more... *sigh*
wishful thinking signing out...
Wednesday, September 03, 2008
Dreaming for a Mr. Knightley *wink*
Last weekend, I spent my unproductive 3 days weekend on a movie marathon. So now, I've officially watched all the movies that were based on Jane Austen's novel. Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, Emma, Mansfield Park, Persuasion and Northanger Abbey.
I found the storyline are almost the same. Rich handsome guys from a wealthy background, an average looking girl from an average family. Except for in 'Persuasion', but in the end the Frederick Wentworth did become very rich. I found all the males characters in Miss Jane Austen's novels are attractive and irresistable, especially Mr. Knightley who is ever so dreamy.
I enjoyed all the movies very much, but in the end I'm left to wonder about the influence of MONEY in a relationship.
Apparently money has become a great influence in relationships at least from the 19th century. No matter how much we try to avoid it, we still cannot deny it's importance. But I'm not in the mood to discuss about that right now. Just please don't make silly decisions in your relationships when $$$ is in question.
Here I share the photos of leading roles in Jane Austen's novels. Would you agree that they are all so dreamy? Although Gilbert Blythe is still my favourite but I wouldn't mind having a Mr. Knightley in my life :)
Hugh Grant as Edward Ferris in 'Sense & Sensibility'
Alan Rickman as Colonel Brandon in Sense & Sensibility
Colin Firth as Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy in Pride and Prejudice. I'm telling you, this picture didn't do justice to how great he played the Mr. Darcy character.
Matthew MacFadyen as Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy in Pride and Prejudice (2005). Loving the deep voice and the final scene in the early morning fog!
Rupert Penry-Jones as Captain Frederick Wentworth in Persuasion. Oh my God! The eyes! The serious smile! So sexy! Gagagagaaaaa... By the way, talking about relationship, here's a romantic post by my friend. I think all couples should do this all the time. Express how you feel :) --> http://ctaishah.wordpress.com/2008/08/28/love-letter/
And, please watch 'Becoming Jane'. It's based on Jane Austen's very own love story... and I love James McAvoy as Thomas Lefroy in that movie. He's great in every movie!

Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Fanaa...

Monday, January 01, 2007
Qaisy & Laila
Last night I watched 'Qaisy & Laila' at RTM1. I love it! I wished I had watched it at the cinema and now I'm thinking of buying the VCD. I'm not sure where I was when 'Qaisy & Laila' went to the cinema in 2005. Where was I?Anyway, I'm glad that Habsah Hassan decided to produced this movie despite the setbacks. Apparently her movie is as good as her song lyrics. I'm also glad that they casted Jehan Miskin and Fazura as the main roles. You guys did it beautifully... really reminds me of the chemistry between Azmil Mustapha and Ogy Ahmad Daud ;) Umie Aida and Radhi Khalid also did really well. I love you guys! This movie has given me hope that one day Malaysian movies will be acknowledged internationally.
Can't wait to watch another Habsah Hassan's movie...
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Brokeback Mountain
I love Brokeback Mountain. Ang Lee has made me feel not so yikes!!! about gay relationship. The actors are so talented that they made me accept that 'Love is a force of nature'. The scenery & cinematography so wonderful that made me imagine myself herding sheeps together with Jack Twist and Ennis Del Mar. I can smell the grasses, I can touch the flowers, I can feel the wind on my face, I can feel the cold water of the river... I can even hear the bluebird sings. In fact I'm'standing' on Brokeback Mountain while I'm writing this. I love this story so much, that I watched it again & again.

Then today I read a heading in a newspaper that Jake Gyllenhaal and Ang Lee are given some kind of awards for human rights. What kind of human rights award, I wonder. Is it the award for acknowledging homosexuals?
This is like a wake up call to me.
I have to apologize. No matter how many times I tell myself, I cannot bring myself to support this 'kind' of human right. It's just not right and it's against my religious belief.
So, bravo to Brokeback Mountain. Bravo to Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal for your outstanding performance. But I hope there will be no more movies like this.
To Jake Gyllehaal, I really really hope that you'll get the Academy. You deserve it.





















