A new semester... a new me?

Salaam dearest people on this planet!

It has been a month plus since the last post. Don't know why I don't feel like writing and sharing my thoughts. Was too engrossed with the holidays. It's not a good thing, I know. Thank God that the new semester is starting soon, and I mean really soon which is two days time.

This is the first semester break for me, and I don't know if I've spend the time wisely. Hmm.. the truth is, I know that I've been carelessly spending my time on mostly entertainment. I didn't get to spend my time much outside of the house due to financial stuffs and most of my friends are not having their holidays, so most of the time, I rot at home. Envy those who get to enjoy most of their time.

The new semester will start soon and it's the real deal as I'm offically an undergraduate starting to learn 'real subjects'. IIUM students will know what I mean right? hehe. It sets me thinking that I should try to at least manage my time a bit better.

وَالْعَصْرِ (١)إِنَّ الإنْسَانَ لَفِي خُسْرٍ (٢)إِلا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ وَتَوَاصَوْا بِالْحَقِّ وَتَوَاصَوْا بِالصَّبْرِ (٣)

1. by (the Token of) time (through the ages),

2. Verily man is In loss,

3. except such As have Faith, and do righteous deeds, and (join together) In the mutual teaching of truth, and of patience and constancy.

A reminder to me and everyone else. =)

One more thing, as much as I want to return to iium to study, I am really not looking forward to all the problems looming around me when i'm back. In need of utmost patience.

Ouh, and i'm looking forward to all the walking that will and should be done. I think, no, I'm confident that I gain a few pounds since the holidays, especially this past week will all the buffet food and the gatherings. And by gatherings, I mean, the Indian gathering with all the glorious food and indulgence. Gosh. I need to start back on the 'uia diet'. Heheh.

And I need to start searching for the love~~ Where is the love~~

That's all from me for now. =)

that day was yesterday =)

Salaam people of the world!

Yesterday finally came. It was a mixture of feelings and emotions. Before yesterday, I was dreading for that day to come. Hmm,, I'm not so sure myself. Maybe it was because what happened last year and last two years, I think. So, I didn't expect much as to whatever that will happen yesterday but Alhamdulillah, the day went by just fine, with a few surprises, of course.

All of my ex-classmates except for one were here at 12 midnight. It is a pity that she can't make it. They make me do silly stuffs and walk around the mahallah blindfolded and sprayed me with water and powder before reaching our room. And of course, I screamed each time they sprayed water cause it tickles my neck. Upon reaching my room, I can already see the light from the candles as the room was dark. After removing the blinfold, my friend who was studying at UM was wearing the white telekong looking directly at me. Thank God I was not shocked by that incident. Haha. If not the whole block can hear my scream again in the wee hours of the morning. Then, they sang the song and I cut the simple but really delicious pandan cake with nutella. Yummy! Went to sleep after talking and watching some videos.

In the morning, while everyone was asleep, I heard multiple loud knocks at the door. At first, tried to ignore it but the knocking does not stop. By that time, everyone was awake and the extra people in our room quickly went into hiding. I then open the door and I can't believe my eyes when I saw that person in front of me. Took me a few seconds to realise that I was not dreaming. It was my roommate's mom at the door. I quickly called out to her to tell her that it's her mom at the door. She came all the way from home to meet her daughter to celebrate her birthday which fell on a few days earlier before me. She surprise my friends by bringing their boyfriends along. How sweet right? And gosh, she brought along lots of food and a cake. At that instance, all of us got up, took a bath and quickly dress up to have the heavy delicious breakfast.

Got a call from my mom to wish me, then she pass the phone to my brothers and my father. I miss them so much already although it's only one month plus since I saw them. When I think back, I have the opportunity to see them every month but what about my friends who further their studies in the middle east? They must be strong. I envy them. But well, I chose this path and I'm not regretting it. =)

In the afternoon, decided to visit my grandma at my aunt's house. Was very happy to see her. Oh, and one of my brothers was there too. Made use of the fast Internet to reply all the wishes at facebook. Went back to UIA during the evening.

Ate the leftover food at the room. You can imagine how much food her mother brought. After eating, cleaning up and watching videos (again), got another surprise. Actually I was a bit sad that my neighbour upstairs didn't wish for my birthday. We just got to know each other when we are here although we came from the same country. I'm really glad that I get to know them. Ok back to the story, I try not to mind that much as maybe they forgot my birthday and one of them is sick. Suddenly while I was standing by the entrance of my room, They came in with a slice of lemon cheesecake singing the song. I was really surprise (again). It was so sweet of them. Actually they plan not to wish me until the night. Gave me a beautiful DIY card. Thank you so much. After prayers decided to go to their room to play some card games. We had fun although I was a bit tired and sleepy in the beginning. Alhamdulillah for the day well spent.

So in conclusion, (err why does this seems like an essay) I ate 3 slices of cakes, 3 plates of rice, 3 chicken wings, 5 spoons of sambal kentang, 2 pieces of tofu cheese and I don't know how many cups of fruitade and plain water. It's been long since I ate this much. Gosh I think I gain a bit of weight yesterday. I like to thank my roommates for planning the surprise, the nice birthday gift and the cake, ned for spraying the strong smelling powder, rhy for spraying me with the water until i scream multiple times. You guys were good, I can't hear your voices at all. Thanks uni for coming all the way down from UM. Thanks to ati's mom for the scrumptious meal and cake. Thanks to my family for the call, I really miss you all so much. Thank you shidah, faddy and razan for the mouth watering cheesecake and the card that you guys made it yourself and for spending time with me. Thanks to all the well wishers from facebook and smses. You guys made my day. The greatest of all is from Allah who gave me this opportunity to spend this day with the ones I love. Alhamdulillah. I love You so much. You really know how to make my day. Thank you Allah!

Oh, and to you, thank you for updating your blog which I'm always waiting for. =)

That's all from me for now!

the end of the first semester

Salaam dearest people!

It is already almost the end of the first semester. Time do fly by really fast. It feels like yesterday that i just entered this new place, trying to get used to the environment, attending classes with a different kind of timetable and now one semester had just passed by.

I, personally will be missing this one particular class, not because of the classmates, mind you, but because of this wonderful Ustazah. Upon entering this university life, I didn't expect much 'bonding of relationship' as I knew that University is way different from my previous schools. Here, our teachers are known as lecturers, homework are known as assignments and subjects are known as modules/courses. I've also heard stories from people I know about university life, and although it seems scary, I know I'm up to it. So, I expect that my daily routine is like, go to class, listen to lectures, do assignments, that kind of stuff. Little did I know that Allah will be giving me this beautiful attachment.

Although I actually didn't want to be in this class because to be in this class means that I can't enter Kuliyyah, but, I really thank Allah for giving me this opportunity to know someone like her. She really reminds me of my beloved Ustazahs back in my two previous school. And although her class requires a lot of speaking in Arabic, I began to like it bit by bit. She always gives motivation and advice to each and everyone of us. I think I never miss her class.

At the end of the last class, when Ustazah was giving a short farewell speech, felt a tinge of sadness inside me. It may be just a short time I spent with her, only a few months, but I'm really glad to know someone like her. It gives me the hope and strength for me to be here. I really hope that our relationship doesn't end this abrupt. I never expect to be close to any lecturers. Alhamdulillah. Allah really knows best! =')

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So yesterday had a competition organised by the Arabic department. I didn't wish to participate in any games or competition, but in the end, I was chosen to participate in Arabic scrabble. I was reluctant at first but in the end I manage to force myself to participate and it was worth it.

It has been long since I played scrabble, as in the English version. So I don't' know what to expect playing scrabble, in ARABIC. It was boring at first but as time goes by, the game becomes interesting and my competitive nature emerge. Haha. And it was my first time using all the letters I had, which is, i manage to finish up the game, for the first time. I was surprise myself. Alhamdulillah, I got third place. Hehe.

It was a nice experience, I wanted to take a picture of the Arabic scrabble but alas, of all the time in the world, my hp battery was low during that time. So no pictures, except for the memory.

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Ouh, I think many have realised that there's no longer the tagboard in my blog. I felt it was of no use as only spammers were tagging on it. so anything, please just comment ok?

That's all from me for now =)

patience~~

Salaaam people!

It's been a while since the last post.. well, was busy with tests and classes. Hehe. So what's this post about? My rantings. Huhuhu.

Actually today is the pre-registration period. This is when we register for our courses for the next semester. I was really hopeful as it is said that students in pre-sessional (those who haven't enter kuliyyah as they fail the english and arabic tests) can apply for the courses. I waited for the time which is at 5pm just now.

Met my friend at the Mahallah's cyber cafe as the internet's better than in our rooms. At first, the website keeps asking to refresh. Then, when I tried to add subjects, it rejects my application. Then the page says that we can only apply for language subjects, in my case, malay language only. -__-""

Feels dejected, heartbreaking, angry, mad (isn't it the same? hah) and whatever else. Hmm.. the manual registration is so frustrating and tiring as I've gone through it. But there is nothing else that I can do except wait for the next semester to start and go through the manual registration. Patience is indeed a virtue. Need to constantly remind myself to be patient and patient.

Well, there's always the hard part in everything we do. No easy way out. So need to accept and be thankful with what I have. Haizz..

So besides that, there's two more weeks till the final exams. Can't believe that the semester is going to end soon! Can't wait to go back. Heh.

Err.. don't know what more to say. Already too sad I think. But well I still love my life here =)

That's all from me for now.

Salaam people!

The internet here is great during the morning, and that's why I'm online and feel like blogging. Heh. Just want to share yesterday's experience.

Woke up in the morning with the sound of an announcement. It was louder than usual. Was trying to make out the words from the announcement but to no avail during the first time hearing it. After the 2nd time, trying to digest the words that I heard. Then, it makes sense, the announcement stated there is no water supply in the main campus, and maybe in the mahallah, as I didn't hear it clearly. All of us woke up, and the three of them, quickly bathe as there is still water available, while I, took pails and fill up with water, just in case. It feels quite funny collecting water and keeping it, as this had never happen to me before in my life. Feels like living in the sixties, seventies. Hehe.

We went grocery shopping at Giant and I think it was the first time that the trolley is full with our stuffs. Was undecided where to eat lunch, but at last chose KFC as we had a voucher.

After unpacking, before dinner, was lazing around on my mattress. Suddenly saw a baby lizard. I quickly ask them for the baygon spray. I sprayed at the lizard but there is no effect. I sprayed at it's face but it's still alive. I was so desperate I didn't realise that I sprayed for too long. I stop when my roommate asked me to stop. Heh. So I took the broom and beat it to death. I don't know that lizards are hard to kill.

During the night, we cook Maggi and plan to watch a movie. Watched Sherlock Holmes but after around 20 mins, we decided to change as we were not focusing on the story and the sound is soft for me to make out the words. So we change to a more 'light' movie which is east to digest.

Halfway through the movie, another roommate of mine saw another baby lizard. Everybody was kanchong. We paused the movie, on the lights and ready to kill the lizard. Alas, I had to do that job, for the second time. Although I know I can do it, I still had that a bit fear in me. So while trying to get the lizard on the floor from the ceiling by using the broom, I screamed all the way. I think the whole block can hear my scream. Gosh. From the ceiling to the curtain to the floor, I manage to hit the lizard with the broom multiple times until the tail was detached from the body. After operation kill was successful, I hand the job to clear the evidence to my roommates. Haha. It was a surreal experience. Maybe, as time goes by, I'll get used to killing insects. Huhu.

Ohh... final exams are less than a month away. Can't play around. Need to pass and score. Insya Allah.

Sometimes, I feel I need to get a grip of myself. Life is just once. Should not fool around much. Teenage life is leaving soon. So must the bad habits.

...يا ربي, اهدني.. اهدني.. اهدني إلى صراط المستقيم

That's all from me for now =)

KL.... Gombak

Salaaam people!

Alhamdulillah, reached KL safely this morning, around 1am. Met my aunt and her family first in Johor, and then, took the bus to Bukit Jalil. It was weird as there were only the 5 of us inside the bus plus two more person. Felt uneasy, but alhamdulillah, reached safely. It was raining so heavily that visibility was very poor. It has been long since I saw it rained that heavily. Even the huge drain nearby seems so scary with the water rushing so wild. Went to my aunt's house to meet my beloved grandma! We talk and talk till 3am in the morning. =D

Went jalan-jalan raya with her family just now. Initially the plan was only one house but we ended up going to 3 houses and the distance were far apart. Mostly I slept in the car. Heh. Was really tired.

Suddenly, can't wait to reach U, haha. Seems that a lot of people is missing me over there. I'll be off in a while.

I hope that the things that I want to be settle, will go smoothly, so that I can go back on Thursday. Heh.

Ouh, and need to buck up and start back the momentum of studying. Feel like I forgot almost everything that I've just studied. -__-"

Ah, and one more thing, I realised that I update frequently recently. I also don't know why I am so keen on updating. Maybe there will be lesser update this coming weeks due to the fact that the internet will be slow. Huhu.

That's all from me for now.

I did go after all.

Salaaam everyone!

And so, I was contemplating on whether to go or not to go to my former school of 11 years. I was asking around if there's anyone who wants to join me, but alas, none can make it. As I really really wanted to go, I went on by myself. It was a bit, how should I say it, paiseh to go alone and meet all the teachers but I don't know how did I have the courage to go by myself. In the end, I did went to Irsyad. =)

Upon reaching, was greeted by the smiles of the students. They still remember me I think. Waited for my father at the canteen and met some of my teachers there. So, my father bring me to the teachers room and he sort of shooed me away and ask me to meet the teachers. It was a bit awkward at first as I was alone. But when the conversation had started, it seems okay although there's still a bit of awkwardness. Heh.

Then, one of the teachers invited me to join the celebration/performance at the auditorium. Grab the chance. It was a great moment. Suddenly remembered the times when I was there. Although the place is way different, the spirit the warmth is still there. Had a great time watching the performances and games.

After that, took the chance to meet the students that I've taught before. There was no teacher in the classroom, so went it and talk to them. They still remembered my name. =') Then took some pictures with them although it was a bit of a hassle. Hehe. Kids will still be kids.

Left the building with a heavy heart. I'm happy that I went. Met all the teachers that I was longing to meet and I love taking to them. Gave me insight on things and reminders. The reminders really serve as a knock, no, several knocks on the head. Realised that I've been a bit different since entering U, need to change the bad habits, and be strong mentally as well as physically. I'm really glad that I went. I think this is the third time right I'm saying how happy I am, right? Hehe. Can't be help.

Had a conversation with my best friend on the way home. Thanks for calling. It's been a while since I had that long conversation with her. =)

Ouh, and there's upgrading going on at Causeway Point. A few eateries at level one are closed. Thank God LongJohn is still open. Heh.

Can't wait for tomorrow, or rather this coming morning. Will get to meet my lovely Pre-U twos. Although only around half can make it, we'll make the best for tomorrow aites! See you all!

That's all from me for now.