fiya.

Ad from Durex

2008-06-18T11:05:00.002+08:00

follow-up, that's all it takes;)

2008-06-17T22:02:00.003+08:00

Follow up. That was what i learned in sales management class today. In sales, the term 'follow-up' means to thank the customers by extending your customer service, get feedback about your product and service and give complimentary gifts or promotions. The main objective is to get new customers and retain the old customers and not loose them.

As important the customers are to the company and the organisation, the people around us are equally important too. We should follow-up and thank them for their presence in our lives. For all those people i spend most of my days with ya..i love you guys lots!
I will always the cherish the times we had together!

Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born."
- Anais Nin

An inspiring movie..

2008-06-11T13:26:00.003+08:00

image by girltripped

Last night i watched a Hindi Art film called Dor. It is amazing how a movie can touch the principles in life. Compared to the popular sugar coated hypocritical movies, this was more realistic and convincing. The main message of the movie is to to have the freedom of making our own decisions, considering the consequences. It made me pause and look into the mirror I live in.
Apart from the storyline, the screenplay and the cinematography was amazing. The background music also adds along well without being too overbearing.
Dor is definitely worth watching!

Confession

2008-06-04T18:59:00.001+08:00

Why am i always so fucking hungry?? ARGHHH

Last day at work

2008-06-03T19:30:00.002+08:00

Yesterday was my last day at work. I worked there for almost 6 months! The outlet closed down cause the rent increased twice as much. Damnn, I'm gonna miss that place. I will miss eating those donuts from Donut Factory. The usual chicken rice from Fork and Spoon. Above all, Surf 'n' Rider which is two shops away. I always passed my time in there browsing when i reached early for work.
Yeah, so officially I'm jobless right now. But i don't think I'm gonna hunt for another job cause i will wait till my manager would be relocated to another place. Till then, i need to spice up my holidays!

Photography;)

2008-06-03T14:14:00.005+08:00

Photography is my new hobby, woots!!
I have to admit, I'm not skilled yet cause i just started it out. However, I'm still learning the apps in Photoshop. My dad just gave me his 5.1 mega pixels camera. However, I'm definitely getting the high definition camera when i visit my uncle in KL during my holidays!

The wonders of Photoshop

2008-06-02T11:10:00.003+08:00

I took this just outside my window. The pixels are small cause i took it from my phone.
However, i edited it in Photoshop;)

Snapshots, baby!

2008-05-29T10:27:00.005+08:00

This picture was taken at the beginning of this year. It is not really a fantastic snapshot but i took this from the 18th level and the bird eye view of the image turned out well. But there's too much emphasis on the sky though! Argh, i think i have a fetish for clouds!

This picture was taken in the RP campus. I was tempted to take it because the clouds were huge and fluffy. Huzaifa had just taught me about the techniques to snap a proper and actual picture. So, i decided to apply it. I'm pretty satisfied by this snapshot!

Every end is a new beginning..

2008-05-26T20:17:00.007+08:00

image by: girltripped

As you all know, the most awesome series Gossip Girl season 1 has ended. Yes, it's devastating. The anticipation of waiting for the next episode and wondering of what is going to happen next has died. However, thanks to my classmate Yuhui, she got me addicted to g.t.a, which is awesome. Gosh! My testosterones are coming up again! HAHA
I must say, this shit is way better than CS.
Anyways, the place I'm working at is closing soon. So, i have to start looking around for a new job. I just realised that i have been working there for almost 6 months. As much as i am reluctant to leave, the thought of hunting for another job seems exciting.

As the saying goes, 'What appears to be the end may really be a new beginning.'

Till then, Ciao!

Revolution of mobile phones

2008-05-21T10:36:00.002+08:00

The video clip shows mobile phones - from 1985 till today - morph into one another in chronological order. It's interesting to see how little the basic design of the things has changed.

My current favourite song!

2008-05-20T22:29:00.001+08:00

Song lyrics | Tonight lyrics

Adorable Mustafa!

2008-05-18T18:34:00.013+08:00

surprise!

i think he was only about 6-8 months old in this pic..

On his attempt to stand..

bashful!!

He can even spot the camera from inside.HAHA

Somehow,he reminds me of Eric Cartmen from Southpark!!

CLOSEUP

In the midst of creating something..

A cutiepie, isn't he??

When you least expect it

2008-05-12T20:01:00.004+08:00

image by: Marinshe

You know the saying, 'things always happen when you least expect it'? well that what's happening for the past couple of days. Like starting from Saturday. It was taher's party. and i was kind of lazy to go cause i had to go shopping for formal clothes for formal presentation on Monday. At the same time, i had to get my eyebrows done. So i went to the twin's place. I didn't end up shopping cause i borrowed at top from them. Since Zahra and ruqaiyah were going and i had nothing on, i changed my mind and decided to go for the party instead. I must say i didn't regret that decision cause i had lots of fun! I saw my ex-gujju school classmate, Anand, who went abroad to India to complete his O's and A's.
Then, Sunday was boring cause i had work from 3-8pm. I only sold 6 pairs of shoes that day. My worst sales ever. On top of that, no hot guys walked into the shop. sigh.
Ah, but at night, my classmate, Jessica told me that like no one is turning up for class tomorrow. And a bunch of them will be hanging out in Celine's house instead. No matter how tempting it was, i told myself nahh i will go for class to to get the experience.
When i woke up today morning, i didnt feel like going to school altogether. It was like a gut feeling that if i went, it would all end to be nothing. Guess what, only 2 of my classmates showed up!
It was fun hanging out with my classmates. The 7 of us. Had lots of fun! I'm lazy to type so i'm not gonna elaborate.
But yeah in a nutshell, all i wanna say is not everything happens according to a plan. Sometimes, you have to go with the flow and you will realize that things will fall into place nicely.
Till then, little rodents!

Imagine The Reality of Facebook

2008-05-05T11:26:00.002+08:00

Imagine if Facebook is applied in the real world. This is a hilarious video clip on the reality of Facebook.

http://www.idiotsofants.com

It's all in your hands..

2008-05-05T09:54:00.003+08:00

I woke up up half an hour late for school. I missed the bus. Even got held up in a traffic jam. And had to fight my way through hundreds of students making their way to school. The best part: I managed to reach school on time. Exactly 5 minutes before class. Thank goodness! I even set my alarm at 8.30 so i would know whether i would be late.
Why am i so uptight about being late for one day for class? Simple theory: Marked late and -0.5 gpa for that day. Yeah that's my school's solution for reducing the number of latecomers. Well, it's a pain in the ass but it's effective.
This post goes to Tas the Velma, for inspiring me to write about something about my day! :D
Image by larafairie

Ain't no man

2008-05-02T15:28:00.002+08:00

I couldn't help but to take this quiz on Blogthings and oh boy, i am so glad with my results! I'm not a man after all!

You Are 62% Feminine, 38% Masculine

You are in touch with your feminine side.

Sensitive, intuitive, and caring are all words that describe you.

And you're just masculine enough to relate to both men and women.

Are You Masculine or Feminine?

keyboard shortcut of Microsoft 2007

2008-04-29T11:58:00.003+08:00

This is an awesome tip i came across when i was surfing lifehacker.
1. Open any Microsoft Office program and file.
2. Press the Alt-key
3. Hit on one of those alphabets
4. Hit one of those letters and you drill down to the next level within the first, continuing until you find the command you want.
5.If you find you've hit an errant key, you can always go back up a level by hitting the escape key.
To read more, click here.

Battle of the sexes

2008-04-16T20:10:00.005+08:00

A brilliant commercial! Men vs Women. Men armed with soccer balls and remote control cars against women with handbags and pet dogs. Guess who won?

Nokia's iPhone?

2008-04-15T21:36:00.004+08:00

An iPhone copy isn't it? When pressed during the Q&A about the striking similarity to the little Cupertino device, Anssi Vanjoki -- Nokia's Executive VP & General Manager of Multimedia -- said, "If there is something good in the world then we copy with pride." It's out in the market.

Visitor Map

2008-04-13T18:42:00.001+08:00

Create your own visitor map!

A toast to friendship:)

2008-04-13T11:28:00.003+08:00

Last night, i just finished watching Veronica Mars. The juicy highlights would be the choice of Veronica's next eligible boyfriend between Logan and Dunkin. However, the main push factor for me to keep watching was the admiration i had for Veronica's and Wallace's friendship. Whatever, it was they stood by each other.
Therefore, i dedicate this post to my friends who were there for me in those difficult times. The fact that we believed that, 'Honesty is the best policy'. I will always cherish it! Thanks to those two for being my amazing friends!
A quote from a song,"I get by with a little help from my friends."- John Lennon

First day of year 2

2008-04-07T16:03:00.003+08:00

image by eurai on devianart

Woots! School just begun on Monday and holidays are finally over. This year is definitely going to be a memorable one coz zahra and nooruddin got into rp!

For the month of April 2008
I wish: that i can never be broke. but its impossible-.-
I want: to do well this semester
I need: to to be on time and get my lazy ass up for school
I miss: -.-
I love: Veronica Mars
I hate: that the student population has increased twice the amount and the canteens are so fuckin packed.
I can't miss: lunch dates
I appreciate: photography
I am reading: The Inheritance of Loss by Kiran Desai

An unforgettable experience...

2008-04-04T17:40:00.004+08:00

My first attempt with a complete set of drums! I have always wanted to learn how to play drums and finally today i learnt from the basics from an experienced drummer. He started out at 19. So i guess it's not too late eh? haha. The band was practising for the upcoming jamconcert in the evening, so me and huzaifa walked up to the stage to try out. It was worth it!

SFF 08-31st March

2008-03-31T11:46:00.005+08:00

These are just some of the better images i managed to take during the Ritu Kumar's show. I felt like i was watching the live version of Project Runway and the Tyra Bank's show.haha!
me and Weiwei with Denis Keller!

SFF 08- 28th March

2008-03-31T11:37:00.003+08:00

Me and Aminah, my packer buddy!

emo? whateva

2008-03-28T20:49:00.004+08:00

Image by Selen Yuruk on DevianArt

Today was my first day as a volunteer for SFF. Frankly, this was my first event which was super strict on dress code. We had to wear all black and formal. God knows how i managed to pull off my outfit within a short notice of 24 hours. Thankfully, Fion lent me her black heels and thank god we have the same feet size! However i had to forgo my facial appointment coz i had spent that portion of my savings on my outfit. But the bottom line; i still get my CE points and the experience. so im going for it:)There's no turning back anyways.
Oh yea i think it's time to pen down on what i'm feeling. Sometimes i hate to be responsible and be expected to act like an adult. Being 17 makes me feel like as if i'm 27 years old. Bills, debt, chores and god knows what. Maybe i'm just going through a mid-life crisis at the age of 17 or maybe i have to fulfill people's expectations to earn respect. Whatever it is, i don't wanna grow up too fast. Right now, only my horoscope is being optimistic. 'If you're down, you're pretty far down, but you can tell it won't be long before you start to pick yourself back up.' Thanks a bunch. I really need that.

New look:)

2008-03-25T18:40:00.002+08:00

Today, for the first time when i came across my blog, i knew i had to do something right away. I mean, I liked my previous layout and blogskin, however it wasn't me. I felt that my blog has to be contingent on the kind of a person i am at that point of time. So i got rid of the girly pink layout and brought in a simple blogger template instead. My playlist and the images i showcase from devianART reflects what i'm going through and defines who i am;) There are going to be alot more changes. So stay tune!

confession of a shopaholic

2008-03-23T15:15:00.003+08:00

On Tuesday, march 17, my girlfriends and i went to watch Step up 2. It was really an awesome movie and the dancing was perfect. gosh, how i wished i could dance like that.haha. Unfortunately, i have two left feet. well at least i think so. i have never really danced before. After the movie, jumana had other plans so she had to leave. So me, zahra and ruqaiyah went shopping! I bought this great pair of off-white skinnies, shoes (me and zahra bought the same pair.hehe) and a spagetti top. Even though, i had zero balance left and didnt have cash to pay for transportation fees. i didn't regret on what i purchased. Especially the skinnies:D
So much for retail therapy;)

damn machine!

2008-03-17T11:43:00.002+08:00

i would never ever forget the experience i had yesterday. i went to the bank to deposit 50 bucks into my account. Apparently, the bank was closed because it was a Sunday, so i decided to deposit it into the 'deposit cash' machine. Well, just my luck, the damn machine had to shut down at that point of time. So yeah, my 50 bucks was trapped inside. Fortunately, this helpful man alerted me to call the customer service hotline. The officer apologised for the inconvenience caused and assured me that the bank would deposit my money back into my account by today afternoon. Phew!
Note to self: never ever use the machine to deposit cash. i rather join the queue in the bank and deposit manually.

Breakaway

2008-03-09T18:27:00.004+08:00

Image by: larafairie

Breakaway by kellyclarkson
Grew up in a small town
And when the rain would fall down
I'd just stare out my window
Dreaming of what could be
And if I'd end up happy
I would pray (I would pray)

Trying hard to reach out
But when I tried to speak out
Felt like no one could hear me
Wanted to belong here
But something felt so wrong here
So I prayed I could break away

[Chorus:]
I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly
I'll do what it takes til' I touch the sky
And I'll make a wish
Take a chance
Make a change
And breakaway
Out of the darkness and into the sun
But I won't forget all the ones that I love
I'll take a risk
Take a chance
Make a change
And breakaway

Wanna feel the warm breeze
Sleep under a palm tree
Feel the rush of the ocean
Get onboard a fast train
Travel on a jet plane, far away (I will)
And breakaway

[Chorus]

Buildings with a hundred floors
Swinging around revolving doors
Maybe I don't know where they'll take me but
Gotta keep moving on, moving on
Fly away, breakaway

I'll spread my wings
And I'll learn how to fly
Though it's not easy to tell you goodbye
I gotta take a risk
Take a chance
Make a change
And breakaway
Out of the darkness and into the sun
But I won't forget the place I come from
I gotta take a risk
Take a chance
Make a change
And breakaway, breakaway, breakaway

Just what i'm feeling and experiencing.period.

Are you ready to step up??

2008-03-09T16:10:00.002+08:00

step up 2 the streets trailer

i cant wait to watch this mannn!!

Singapore Sports conference 2008

2008-03-08T22:34:00.011+08:00

In this pic: ex Singapore national swimmers and gymnast

I learnt 3 important things:
1) DIY sports drink
salt is the key element!
2) The existence of pilates exercise
3)Endurence in running
And i will always remember the fun inshirah, fai and i had! =)

Happy International Women's day!

2008-03-08T21:59:00.003+08:00

About International Women's Day
International Women's Day has been observed since in the early 1900's, a time of great expansion and turbulence in the industrialized world that saw booming population growth and the rise of radical ideologies.

The new millennium has witnessed a significant change and attitudinal shift in both women's and society's thoughts about women's equality and emancipation. Many from a younger generation feel that 'all the battles have been won for women' while many feminists from the 1970's know only too well the longevity and ingrained complexity of patriarchy. With more women in the boardroom, greater equality in legislative rights, and an increased critical mass of women's visibility as impressive role models in every aspect of life, one could think that women have gained true equality. The unfortunate fact is that women are still not paid equally to that of their male counterparts, women still are not present in equal numbers in business or politics, and globally women's education, health and the violence against them is worse than that of men.

However, great improvements have been made. We do have female astronauts and prime ministers, school girls are welcomed into university, women can work and have a family, women have real choices. And so the tone and nature of IWD has, for the past few years, moved from being a reminder about the negatives to a celebration of the positives.

Annually on 8 March, thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate their achievements. While there are many large-scale initiatives, a rich and diverse fabric of local activity connects women from all around the world ranging from political rallies, business conferences, government activities and networking events through to local women's craft markets, theatric performances, fashion parades and more.

source: http://www.internationalwomensday.com/about.asp

Keep me on my toes

2008-03-01T13:17:00.002+08:00

For the month of March 2008
I wish: that holidays would end quickly. its far too long
I want: to get fit!
I need: to control my expenditure
I miss: school, gossip girl
I love: TV series Roswell (it was a long time ago, but i just discovered it!)
I like: being independent
I hate: people playing with words and pretending to be who they are not
I can't miss: events and replying late to emails.
I appreciate: that i have found a positive outlook of life:)
I am reading: Shopaholic Takes Manhattan by Sophie Kinsella
The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton (i paused it for a while, its too
complex.hehe)

embracing the change..

2008-02-28T20:07:00.004+08:00

For the past week, i couldn't help but notice how much things have changed over a year. and i mean MAJOR changes. Well, this hasnt got to do with me only, it involves everything. Like last year at this point of time around Feb-March, i was jobless, had no idea what was i was going to become in life, had no fashion sense, different taste of music (well, now i appreciate older artistes:p). well now its pretty different.
For example, Singapore is hosting the Youth Olympics 2010. thats one mega event heh? now, that's what i mean. Things are not like what were they before. Do you think 10-15 years ago, Singapore was this progressive and different?
It's not like im complaining. Things are changing for the good....and im really glad:)

Accept the fact and make a difference

2008-02-11T20:07:00.000+08:00

I'm really glad i saw this movie. I don't know whether it is released in the theatres in Singapore. But i rented out the DVD instead. After seeing this movie, im never going to eat fast food ever again. And i mean it. One of the horrifying facts i learnt from the movie was that due to the increase of speed in the production line, the workers are not able to clean the meat properly. The bottom line? Crap in the patty!
'...the relentless pressure resulting from the speed of the disassembly line. The faster this moves, the greater the profitability of the slaughterhouse (the three meatpacking giants - IBP, ConAgra and Excel - try to maximise their profits by maximizing the volume of production at each plant), but also the greater the likelihood of injuries to the workers.'
Sadly, the biggest consumers of fast companies are children and young adults.
'...This competition for young customers has led the fast food chains to form marketing alliances with toy companies, sports leagues and Hollywood studios. McDonald's has staged promotions with the NBA and the Olympics. Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and KFC signed a three year deal with the NCAA. Burger King and Nickelodeon and McDonald's and the Fox Kids Network have formed partnerships that mix advertisements for fast food with children's entertainment. Burger King has sold chicken nuggets shaped like Teletubbies.' The result? The rise of obesity in kids.
There are so much more horrifying facts to learn about. I highly recommend you to catch this movie or even better, read the novel.

Action speaks louder than words. To make a difference, join participate.net and join virtual marches. Recently, i joined 'Stop Global Warming Virtual March'. It aims movement to demand our leaders freeze and reduce carbon dioxide emissions. There are many more movements you can participate in. You can catch videos and check out blogs too.
Check this out:

Oh yea, no more fast food for me! :P

:)

2008-02-07T13:55:00.000+08:00

Friends and bros over pimps and hoes.

Keep me on my toes

2008-02-06T11:43:00.000+08:00

For the month of February 2008
I wish: for a brand new pair of sneakers and the cute pink dress from Hyphosis
I want: to still continue shopping!
I need: to come out of my shell
I miss: school.seriously. and my daily dosage of watermelon juice
I love: gossip girl!
I like: that im back to reading books and blogging again!
I hate: spicy food. it lead to heartburns, you know.
I can't miss: daily routines
I appreciate: that my friends are supportive
I am still reading: The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton

A quote from gossip girl..

2008-02-05T16:34:00.001+08:00

Gossip Girl: Sometimes you need to step outside, clear your head and remind yourself of who you are. And where you wanna be. And sometimes you have to venture outside your world in order to find yourself. As for me, I'm happy right where I am. xoxo, Gossip Girl.

Feminism rules! :D

2008-02-03T00:53:00.000+08:00

source: photobucket ( i cant trace the album)

video clip

2008-02-02T14:26:00.000+08:00

Zeinab bhen passed this video to me. Hope you guys enjoy it!

Let's talk about $$$

2008-01-24T22:00:00.000+08:00

I have to come to realise that it's time to save money. I have worked and earned before, however this time im taking the responsibility of paying my own bills and personal shopping. Furthermore, i have set a goal to go overseas at the end of the year at my own expenses. However, the big question is how do i start saving? Fortunately, i came across an article in the CLEO mag on 'Clever Tricks in the Smart Girl's Guide to money'. Sebastian Song, the writer of this article gives 2 tips:
Money tip #1: Prepare for a rainy day
He says, "Looking at the current lifestyles of the youth, I can tell that many of them are living for the present and not planning of the future." Hell yeah, i fall under that category. He continues, "The amount spent must not exceed your budgeted expenditure."
Money tip #2: Ponder, then pay.
Before you troop to the cashier to pay for your latest purchase, take at least a minute to think it through. Is it time you actually need or merely want? Excercising mindfulness helps eliminate impulse buys. Crap, i have experienced this so many times. Just recently, I bought a tub of hair mask from the Body Shop and a tube of lip gloss along with it. After that i asked myself, was the lip gloss really necessarey? I have tons at home. Yikes! If only i had read this sooner..
This tips are really helpful though! ;)

crap!

2008-01-22T10:36:00.000+08:00

Today isn't a good day. I woke up late for school and had major hunger pangs during test even though i had breakfast. When i decided to try out something new, it didn't taste good. Math is killing the hell out of me and furthermore, the shopping trip was cancelled today coz tas is having cramps. Sigh!

It feels good:) :)

2008-01-20T13:02:00.000+08:00

I just got my pay yesterday. WOOTS! It's time for a shopping trip, baby!

xoxo Gossip girl

2008-01-16T13:53:00.000+08:00

This show is freakin' amazing. You wont regret it, trust me!

something to keep me on my toes..

2008-01-13T00:12:00.000+08:00

Ok, i came across this interesting blog by Bobbi where she actually creats this list every month to keep track. I think its freakin' awesome and i will do it from now on;)Here it goes..

For the month of January 2008
I wish: there was more than 24 hours a day
I want: to shop so badly. i need a wardrobe makeover! and a skateboard.haha
I need: plenty of sleep
I miss: watching heroes
I love: my life coz i finally feel like im taking charge of it.
I like: that im back to reading books and blogging again!
I hate: waiting for the bus. seriously
I can't miss: my daily dosage of watermelon juice
I appreciate: my new job
I am reading: The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton

An email that is worth sharing

2008-01-11T13:53:00.000+08:00

Reason, Season or Lifetime
People always come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime.
When you figure out which it is, you know exactly what to do.

When someone is in your life for a REASON,
it is usually to meet a need you have expressed outwardly or inwardly.
They have come to assist you through a difficulty,
or to provide you with guidance and support,
to aid you physically, emotionally, or even spiritually.
They may seem like a godsend to you, and they are.
They are there for the reason you need them to be.

Then, without any wrong doing on your part or at an inconvenient time,
this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end.

Sometimes they die. Sometimes they just walk away.
Sometimes they act up or out and force you to take a stand.
What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled; their work is done.
The prayer you sent up has been answered and it is now time to move on.

When people come into your life for a SEASON,
it is because your turn has come to share, grow, or learn.
They may bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh.
They may teach you something you have never done.
They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy.
Believe it! It is real! But, only for a season.
And like Spring turns to Summer and Summer to Fall,
the season eventually ends.
...
LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons;
those things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation.
Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person/people (anyway);
and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas in your life.

So many things to do but so little time!

2008-01-11T13:08:00.000+08:00

movies i want to see: Fast food nation, Kite runner
tv shows i want to see: Gossip Girls, Heroes season 2
Books im reading/ wanna read: The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton, Digital Fortress by Dan Brown and Shopoholic series by Sophie Kinsella
but theres so little time damn it! I have just started reading the Age of Innocence. Its about the conflict between the claims of tradition and those of individual freedom. Its actually a literature novel coz it was written in the 19th century. Sometimes, i have to read the content a few times because its difficult to comprehend some of the words. But so far, its awesome:)

2008-01-08T11:40:00.000+08:00

The Rape of Nanking: The Forgotten Holocaust of World War II
I just finished reading this book and i have to say it was really an eye-opener of the sino-Japanese war. The author Iris Chang did a research and proved something of what the world thought was fabricated. Personally, i think the Chinese civillians were even totured more brutually than the Jews under the Nazi treatment. It was so gruesome that i had to put down the book for a moment to breathe especially at the descriptions of the rape of women. It is not an autobiography, it's non-fiction. However, the author throws in a couple of personal accounts. One inspiring account was from John Rabe, a leader of a Nazi party who even had contacts with Hitler. He was known as the "Anne Frank of Nanking". The accounts are in 3 different perspectives: Japanese, Chinese and the Westerners who helped the Chinese civillians at that period of time. However one thing still bothers me. Germany was made to pay reparations after world war I (West Germany had to pay a sum of 3 bilion marks to Israel over the next 14 years. The reparation agreement ended at 2005). On the other hand, Japan didnt have to. Why?
If you want to find out more before reading the book, try this link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rape_of_Nanking_(book)

2008-new year, a new beginning!

2008-01-08T09:38:00.000+08:00

2008 has just begun and its time to reflect on the past and look forward to the coming year. Its time to reflect on the changes we want and need to improve on ourselves! Therefore i came up with new year resolutions for this year that i would have to strictly follow.lol

1)Exercise and stay fit
exercise keeps you healthy and makes you look and feel better!
2) Earn $$$
hallelujah i just got a part-time job!
3) increase my GPA
4)grow my hair ;)
5) learn something new
By reading more books, maybe learning a new language and i was thinking of taking up yoga classes..hmmm
5) Get organized!

Role model

2007-08-22T08:43:00.000+08:00

image: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Oprah_Winfrey_%282004%29.jpg

Oprah Winfey became my role model after i watched her show religiously since i was young. She did beat the odds. You can read her biography in
Here are some facts extracted from wikipedia:
Winfrey was called "arguably the world's most powerful woman" by CNN and Time.com.[49] and arguably the most influential woman in the world by the American Spectator.[50]
Time named Winfrey one of the 100 people who most influenced the 20th century, as well as one of the 100 most influential people of 2004, 2005, 2006, and again in 2007.Winfrey is the only person in the world to have made all five lists.
At the end of the 20th century Life listed Winfrey as both the most influential woman and the most influential black person of her generation, and in a cover story profile the magazine called her "America's most powerful woman".[51]
Ladies Home Journal also ranked Winfrey number one in their list of the most powerful women in America and senator Barack Obama has said she "may be the most influential woman in the country".[52]
In 1998 Winfrey became the first woman and first Black to top Entertainment Weekly's list of the 101 most powerful people in the entertainment industry.[53]
In 2003 Winfrey edged out both Superman and Elvis Presley to be named the greatest pop culture icon of all time by VH1.[54] In 2005 Forbes named her the world's most powerful celebrity.[55]
One factor that i really admire about Oprah Winfey is that despite all the hardships of her childhood, Oprah fused on education, ambition and talent into a vehicle of success as she rose from a position of poverty and a disadvantaged youth to become one of the most successful woman in America.
Sometimes i wonder, does a disadvantaged childhoold build a strong character in a person? Does too much love and privilages spoil the child? Something to think about heh?

im loving it!

2007-08-21T09:33:00.000+08:00

www.flickr.com
I love this phone! It has everything i need but most importantly mp3 and bluetooth. But i must say the camera is good as it is 2 megapixel. However, theres one downside; the headphones provided are not comfy. Other than that it is perfect! i rate it 4 out 5 :)

2007-08-14T15:00:00.000+08:00

I miss you tasnim bhen!=D

2007-08-12T18:22:00.000+08:00

The 'over-expressiveness' of Bollywood! Observe his expressions! lmao=D

Birthdays!

2007-08-10T08:35:00.000+08:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SINGAPORE!!! You are 42 years old:) Love ya!

Have you ever celebrated 3 birthdays in a day? Well, i have! On the 8th Aug, me and my classmates celebrated fahdli's b'day by odering pizzas. We were having a party in class=P. At night, me and my girlfriends gave ruqaiyah a surprise by popping into her house! I must say the plan worked very well because she didnt expect it at all. Tas and i got her a mug with 3D boobs and a helium balloon which read, 'Happy Birthday'. Unfortunately, it was kind of deflated when she received it.(sigh) Then on the very next day, it was Singapore's bday! This year it was held in Marina Bay. Something different heh? The parade looked cool on tv though.

On wednesday, i had a interesting communications lesson. The topic was 'Keep it quiet, keep it private.' It was about personal and shared spaces. For instance, do you know that while you are reading my blog, im sharing my personal space? lol. Kinda lame though. But sometimes we are unaware of our actions. It's alright for me to have a blog cause i dont really blog about my secrets. I blog about open issues or general stuff i have experienced in the day=P.

2007-08-06T08:58:00.000+08:00

Okay peeps, i have to confess; I'm a chocoholic! I eat chocos like everyday and my favourite chocolate is well...actually all types! But i can't resist dark chocos. Anyways this year, on my 17th b'day, my friends nadira and fangying bought me a whole bag of chocolates! I only took 2 days to finish it! Let me tell you guys that it was the best bday gift ever!=D So what is your fav choco ppl?

2007-08-05T15:15:00.000+08:00

C'mon girls, you gotta agree!

2007-08-04T21:43:00.000+08:00

i love the heels, don't you?

Pacesetter

2007-08-04T15:38:00.000+08:00

I had Pacesetter basic make-up course early this morning. I must say it was more fun than last week's session as this was more focused on the practical application unlike last week's which was theory. ( plus, i was sick:/). We had to apply makeup on our partner (Vaishna, of course! heehe) starting with the foundation, concealer and than the loose powder. My face felt so thick and cakey after that but that was supposed to be normal. I guess im was not used to makeup yet:D The best part was the eye makeup..When i was curling Vaishna's eyelashes, i was a bit rough and didnt release the springe carefully. She screamed after that! Thank god i didnt pluck out her eyelashes! hahahhaahaha. Anyways, i felt like some sort of painter with all the wide range of brushes. But eye makeup is so much fun.i enjoyed playing with the colours;) Vaishna did pinkish tones for me while i did purple tones for her. After the entire session, i quickly cleansed my face and removed the makeup as i was not comfortable with wearing thick makeup and furthermore my skin is sensitive to the ingredients in these products. But i had so much fun!!!

2007-08-02T22:53:00.000+08:00

i feel like screaming out loud!

2007-08-01T00:01:00.001+08:00

Okay it will sound weird if i say this but i cant blog unless im offline.Well, the problem here is that i dont have wireless connection yet and im still using the cable connection. So, i cant get the inspiration to type on my desk. It sounds weird though. I cant wait to get the wireless!

Oh yeah, i have to share this with you guys..dont you find hindi serials kinda lame? i mean really lame and faggy? No offence but when i watch those i feel sorry for the lead role's character. I mean they always have a bleak future no matter what. Then, with their typical storylines where there are double roles and the usual bickering of the saas-bahus.. And the series carries on for years with millions of episodes. I mean seriously for those of you who do watch, i want to know a very good reason why you have a keen interest. So far there have been only 2 serials which i have to rule out for their originality and simplicity; Astitva and Viruddh. Other than that the majority are really LAME. Let me tell you the flaws
1. they dress up so glamorously( even when the scence is taking place in the house.
2. Heavy make-up (even on patients, cmon spare them at least)
3. the special effects (esp the ones where they zoom on the faces with the irritating music, they are a pain in the a**)
4. its always the same house! (hello! the audience are not dumb!)
5. the filmi lines (they do not work anymore)
i can list alot more but these are the obvious ones. I bet you would agree with me too..my objective is simple: BE REALISTIC

By the way, I HAVE FINISHED READING HARRY POTTER! ITS DAMN NICE!:)it was really an awesome book. The best so far, to me at least;)

To Tasnim bhen: I will give you the best present..i have a brilliant idea! But im not the spilling the beans here..you gotta wait:P

2007-07-31T10:14:00.000+08:00

Wohooo...the topic for cognitive today is reflections and guess what? The facilitator told us to reflect by playing a game ( im gonna play need for speed;) Of course, we have to the basics for the first meeting which is to present our ideas. However, in 3rd meeting we are supposed to reflect on the game which we have played. Cool huh? Cant wait to get back on track on NFS!lol

Movie marathon

2007-07-30T16:44:00.000+08:00

Pursuit of happyness
Stomp the yard
It was a 'movie-marathon' weekend and i watched 2 great movies, 'Stomp the yard', ' Pursuit of happyness' and 'Saw I & II (thanks to Vaishna and Ben:P) The movies were fantastic with a great storyline and plot. However, i must say i learnt a couple of valuable lessons (excluding Saw of coz=D).
Let me give you a brief outline of the movies..

'.....Stomp the Yard centers around DJ Williams, a college student at a fictional historically Black university who pledges to join a fictional Greek-letter fraternity. The film's central conflict involves DJ's fraternity competing in various stepping competitions against a rival fraternity from the same school. Stomp the Yard centers around DJ Williams, a college student at a fictional historically Black university who pledges to join a fictional Greek-letter fraternity. The film's central conflict involves DJ's fraternity competing in various stepping competitions against a rival fraternity from the same school.'
Extacted from www.wikipedia.com
The movie ended with the a quote which seemed to fit the pieces of the storyline perfectly.
'Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of true education.' - Dr. Martin Luther King.Jr
I understood this very well. Many view the term 'Education' differently. We all have different perceptions on learning. LOL. I realised this was the RJ question for cognitive process for problem 12:P Anyway, i do not believe that getting all As will make you successful in the future. It might, but its not definite. Your mindset, character and how you get hold of opportunities are just as important too. Oh yeah on the lighter note, Chris Brown and Ne-yo are in this movie too, so if you are a fan of them, you might want to check this out:)
The pursuit of happyness was another great inspirational movie. Here is the outline of the movie:
...'While it is based on the true story of Christopher Gardner, a family man struggling to make ends meet, the film takes some liberties with Gardner's actual story. Starring Will Smith as Chris Gardner and Smith's real-life son Jaden Christopher Syre Smith as Gardner's son Christopher, The Pursuit of Happyness follows Gardner's struggles to break into the stock brokerage business as an intern, despite a rocky financial situation.'
Extracted from www.wikipedia.com
Okay, my team showed a clip from this movie on the job interview scene. I wanted to watch the entire movie because Will Smith is one of my fav actor ;) It was really an inspirational movie but i feel that it was stressing on the importance of interpersonal skills too.
Hmm...Saw its not an inspirational movie at all but it is sure gruesome. If you happen to watch Scary Movie 4 and remember the scene where a man is cutting his feet and a freaky-looking dummy riding on a bicycle...well it was taken from Saw. Okay, this movie is damn good okay? so catch it if you can. i still have not seen Saw III. However, i reckon that its gonna be more horrifying and gruesome than the first two. I saw the first 10 mins of it thought, the first murder was already very bloody and grisly. I didnt continue watching coz i was having fever. I will catch it on Wednesday or smth coz there is no school=)
Okay, i will end here coz i have to read the notes for cognitive UT tom and im starving too.LOL

~Welcome!~

2007-07-29T14:32:00.000+08:00

Woohooo! Now finally i came across a nice skin. I love vintage.lol.Okay, i know there are lot of flaws in my blog right now, but just give me some time as i am quite new this ( I have been figuring out on my own, blogger has changed quite a bit;P) Let me get started right away than. Ciao!