Saturday, September 27, 2003

[My-MEnGantuk-seLF]

wargh ngantuk. today's weather amat mandom. pg td drive blk umah sgt zzzzzz. baru pas sidai kain. heh, kat umah Pn Hasliza ni, sidai kain pon kene ade artnye. kalo artnye tak betol, maka Pn Hasliza akan sanggup pegi sidai blk sume kain tu n then saye akan rase annoyed. haha. takdela ibu. bagus bagus sbb tu la Yanti suke art. ye ye. smlm tido dekat kol 3. tgk sweet november with naem n far. biasela. dah tgk 18 dah kot tp still sedey lg. haha. far 1st timer maka sgtla bengang dgn ending cite tu. ye ye tak sume cinte bersatu. lalala. tp charlize theron mmg lawa. lawanye!

pastu baca buku falling leaves bes bes. slagi tak abis maka takleh blajala saye. haha. salahkan buku cite lak. huwaa. final xm approaching dah. rase otak ni mcm kosong je. takot takot. dahla law subjects sumenye 4 credit hours. takot. abis kalo takut, cik marliza, blajala! heh. betol betol.

boifren saye is turning into a mad scientist. heheh. quote nick msn die. sian die byk xm.. byk keje.. byk h/work.. hehe.. tape tape.. kalo dah jadi cam John Nash tu pon org sayang banyak2 lagi. hehe.

rampasan kuasa. personal attack. resignation. haha crap. sume political nonsense ni mmgla wujud walau dlm sekecik2 mana asso skalipon. lawakla. Am stands dgn 1 prinsip: w'pon kite org bwh ke.. atas ke.. buat keje kite seabis baik yg kite boleh. jgn cari salah org lain, instead buat keje sendiri btol2. buat keje biar ikhlas dgn nawaitu sbb nak tolong.. nak have fun dgn kawan2.. nak jayakan asso. yg penting skali IKHLAS lah. lawak lawak. tak paham?! takpe takpe.. Am ckp dlm otak sendiri tapi tertype pulak.. eh, nak gi tgk tv. Adios.

Monday, September 22, 2003

Selamat Konvo [Friends Forever]

Dengar Graduation (Friends Forever) dlm kete otw ke cc tadi. Tetibe moi n Far rase sgt syahdu denga lagu tuh. Cheh tak pasal2 je rase nak nangis. Sayangnye sume kawang-kawangku. Mane lagi nak jumpe crowd yg bes amat amat amat macam ni??? Sayang korang! Am paste la part2 lagu ni yg rase sesuwei. Untuk Far, Dod, Mazia, Aniz, Ana, Elin, Naem, Jaja:

- And so we talked all night about the rest of our lives. Where we're gonna be when we turn 25. I keep thinking times will never change. Keep on thinking things will always be the same. But when we leave this year we won't be coming back.
- No more hanging out cause we're on a different track.
- And if you got something that you need to say. You better say it right now cause you don't have another day. Cause we're moving on and we can't slow down. These memories are playing like a film without sound.
- So if we get the big jobs. And we make the big money..
- When we look back now. Will our jokes still be funny?
- Will we still remember everything we learned in school?
- I keep thinking that it's not goodbye. Keep on thinking it's a time to fly
And this is how it feels.

Okla ni sempena konvo UiTM gak aa. Dediket kat Fit n the whole gang. Rindunye kat ko n kngn kat Seroja! Ahaks. Congrats dah nak grad! Semuge jadi Tourist Officer or whatever (which I'm sure would be great) yg berjaye. Aku ade lagi 2 sems for my degree program. Pastu ade Honours lagi to pursue. Still a long way to go. Hmmph. Takpela.. lagi lama mase nak abis, lagi lama bole spend time ngan kwn2ku tercinte. Sayang korang!

As we go on. We remember. All the times we. Had together. And as our lives change. Come whatever. We will still be. FRIENDS FOREVER.



Sunday, September 21, 2003

Dealing With PMS

Intro: Akum. You ppl will be reading an article by Carol Watkins.. on PMS, n how to deal with it. PMS, Pre Menstrual Syndrome, (or as put by Id's Pasha) as Penyakit Macam S**L. Cheh. Haha. (Sorry kpd sume laki dlm dunie yg terpakse put up dgn mende alah ni. Kami dtg dlm package ye. Haha. Esp. kpd boifrenku yg didera akhir2 ini. Muahs u! Hehe)

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) refers to uncomfortable physical and mental symptoms that occur before the onset of the woman’s menstrual period. Estimates of affected women range from 40 to 80%.

The symptoms can be divided into three general categories:
1) Changes in Mood or Anxiety
Depression. Irritability. Anger. Tearfulness. Increased emotional reactivity. Changes in sexual desire. Anxiety.
Exacerbation of existing psychiatric condition.

2) Changes in Attention
Forgetfulness. Confusion. Difficulty staying on task. Prone to accidents.

3) Physical Changes
Breast tenderness. Feeling bloated. Swelling in arms and legs. Migraine. Back pain. Difficulty sleeping. Changes in energy level. Nausea.

Treating Symptoms of PMS:
1) Lifestyle Changes:
- Exercise, three to five days per week, improves mood, and increases physical tone.
- Eating less salt may minimize bloating and swelling.
- Also helpful is a healthy diet, rich in complex carbohydrates and low in simple sugar.
- Decreasing caffeine and alcohol intake may help irritability and mood swings.
- Relaxation techniques, such as meditation or yoga, decrease physical discomfort and stress.

2) Self Knowledge: A woman with mild PMS, are able to accept and adjust to her monthly changes in energy and mood. Although parts of the experience are unpleasant, she discovers that it helps her to view things from a different perspective. If she is impulsive or irritable before her menses, she may decide to defer important decisions for a few days. If she feels angry at a friend, she may write down the anger. If, after a few days, it still bothers her, she then responds to the anger. Some women learn this on their own. Others may seek counseling to help reduce stress and to learn ways to actively cope with the PMS.

3) Social Support: A supportive spouse or roommate can be a great help during low energy days or periods of irritability. Some women can take turns helping each other during vulnerable times. However, women who live or work closely together often go into synch: they have their menses at the same time. Depending on the situation, this can either be a support or a difficult time for the entire group.

4) Vitamins and Minerals

Conclusion: Some women find that when the most severe symptoms, mood, or physical symptoms, are addressed; the other symptoms are less intense. Thus, a woman who is successfully treated for premenstrual depression may experience fewer physical symptoms. Other women need active treatment for both kinds of symptoms.

Friday, September 19, 2003

"Aku Masih Di Sini Untuk Setia"

Akum. Nak cite pasal buku cite. Been reading byk buku spjg minggu ni n barula teringat kenapala suke sgt baca buku cite mase kecik2 dulu. Skang ni bukannye tak baca.. tapi kurang. Tetibe lately ni gile membaca semule n terlalu suke buku cite. Lately ni je dah baca Chocolat, Chinese Cinderella, Emosi, Di Sana Sayang Di Sini Sayang (which is Far's feveret childhood book. Tu sbb die pakse baca haha. Okla gak), Can You Keep A Secret? n On The Road. Suke suke suke baca buku cite! Chocolat plg plg soulful. Bes amat. Tgh cari Joanne Harris nye latest book i.e. Holy Fools tapi blom jumpe. Can You Keep... sgt sgt witty. Klaka gile. Chinese Cinderella adalah buku yg baru abis baca arini. Sgt sedeh. True stori pasal Adeline, an unwanted child yg berjaya hadapi sume mende tu n skang ni is a physician n penulis. Sedeh n inspiring (am ni sumenye inspiring haha). Can't wait nak baca Falling Leaves by the same writer, sambungan kpd CC tuh. Skang ni Far tgh bace.. tunggu turn..

Tadi gi denga taklimat pasal alternative subjects for next sem. Yg single option tu ade cyber law, law&medicine, n environmental law. dulu2 sgt teringin nak amik medicine tp tetibe dpt tahu pn. sue yg aja. not that die tak bes or hape, tapi dah penah blaja legal process ngan die, die sgt la passionate aja sampai kekdg tu mcm aja diri sendiri. wat tatau je kat kitorg haha. cyber lak.. interesting.. dan sgt sgt in skang ni. kak zai yg bes lak tuh aja. sure die garang.. tapi notes die bes n die ajar superb. n more.. cyber ni subject baru kat mesia n uni lain tade. so kami adalah antara batch undergrad terawal yg akan grad dgn skill cyber law nih. rugi tak amek. environmental- seniors kata sng score, byk jalan2 tapi tak minat langsung. sori. maka, stayla dgn cyber. double option ada byk subject tp lecturers yg dtg td just mrs jashpal for Industrial Relations Law, prof. irwin for Law of Carriage, n pn. fariza for Intellectual Prop Law. IP ni sgt sgt in skang ni sbb mende baru n sgt perlu, sbb blaja pasal patent, trademarks, copyright etc etc tapi susah n seems busan. Carriage tu lecturer die nampak bes dan comel.. tapi mslhnye, tak minat. IR la kot, since dah pnh blaja ngan jashpal yg bes, notes die bes, die lawa n sarcastic sgt. kerek aah, gile comel. Subjects lain yg lecturer tak dtg tu, i.e. Insurance, Banking, Public International Law, Family.. tanak kot. Cam tak minat. Dan bile lecturer tak dtg, nampak cam tak dedicated, dan tak tahu what are they all about. Then again remind diri: maybe diorg tak dtg sbb ade klas lain. haha. ok.

Lagu ni Ayin kasik kat surat die yg terbaru. Lagu Jikustik tajuk Setia. Dediket kat Ayin (Itsumade Mo Tomodachi de Ite Hoshii) ngan die (143):
"Deras hujan turun mengingatkan ku pada dirimu,
Aku masih di sini untuk setia.
Selang waktu berganti aku tak tau engkau di mana,
Tapi ku mencoba untuk setia.
Sesaat malam datang menjemput sendirianku,
Dan bila pagi datang ku tahu kau tak disampingku,
Aku masih di sini untuk setia."

Thursday, September 18, 2003

A WOMAN'S WORTH :)

You could buy me diamonds, you could buy me pearls. Take me on a cruise around the world. Baby you know I'm worth it. Dinner lit by candles, run my bubble bath. Make love tenderly to last and last. Baby you know I'm worth it. Wanna please wanna keep wanna TREAT YOUR WOMAN RIGHT. Not just told but to SHOW THAT YOU KNOW SHE IS WORTH YOUR TIME. YOU WILL LOSE IF U CHOOSE TO REFUSE TO PUT HER FIRST. She will if she can't find a man who knows her worth.

Cuz a real man knows a real woman when he sees her. And a real woman knows a real man ain't afraid to please her. And a real woman knows a real man always comes first. And a real man just can't deny a woman's worth.

IF U TREAT ME FAIRLY I'LL GIVE U ALL MY GOODS. Treat you like a real woman should. Baby I know you're worth it. If you never play me, promise not to bluff. I'll hold you down when shit gets rough. Baby I know you're worth it. She rolls the mile makes you smile all the while being true. DON'T TAKE FOR GRANTED THE PASSION THAT SHE HAS FOR U.

No need to read between the lines, spell it out for you
Just hear this song cuz you can't go wrong when you value
A woman, woman, woman, a woman's worth.

DON'T TAKE FOR GRANTED THE PASSION THAT SHE HAS FOR U :)

Friday, September 12, 2003

An Appreciation: 'The Aftertaste of Independence'

[This is an appreciation post] Baru pas bace 1 article in Vmag dgn tajuk di atas, n mendapati ia adalah sgt sgt bes n inspiring. Article starts dgn ayat dlm cite EverAfter "You can have anything that u can carry out of here", kata para lanun, in which pastu Danielle (Drew B) angkat the prince dan blah with dignity. Clair Sin here cube jelaskan mengenai wanita moden.. dan independence.

Penulis then cite tentang diri die n relation dgn feminism, emancipation, independence etc. Die used to be terlalu independent sampai tamau kasi bf die buat pepepon utk die n left the guy feeling unwanted. Apa important bg die adalah to appear strong. She believes 'the best man for the job is a woman'. Bla Bla Bla one day she got dumped n her ex tu is now married to her fren yg helpless, needy, with IQ lebeh sikit je dr ostritch (die kata. harsh tak? haha) Die sgt pelik sbb the girl represents sume mende yg die resent in a woman, thus, camne her ex bole jatuh cinte pd 2 wanita yg terlalu lain. Die jwb sendiri ---> sgt cliche i.e. Love just isn't enough. Dan kemudian membawa kpd soalan lain: Adakah independence crucial dlm sesebuah r'ship? The answer to thisla yg sgt sgtla inspiring.

Jwpn: Rujuk kisah EverAfter. Dan Danielle. Instead of amik rete lanun tu, Danielle chose to pick up her prince. Die demonstrates yg love outweights material gain. What's so great about Danielle ialah the balance that she had between being hopelessly romantic n seorang modern woman. She'd do anything for the prince (e.g pakai that outfit to the ball) tapi die jugak bole fights for the independence of her own thoughts dan apa yg die rase betol. Die tak benarkan sesape put her down/ destroy her beliefs, tapi bile masenye tibe, she is willing to put away her pride to win the love of her life.

Now pahamla kan kenapa Am sgt sgt inspired by this article? Sgt sgt setuju dgn Clair Sin (tabik tabik tabik! great piece!) Konklusi: Mesti ada balance macam Danielle. You can always be both romantic and strong at the same time. Like Nike says: "To be truly feminine, you have to be truly strong" : )

Thursday, September 11, 2003

THE STOLEN BERRIES

[someone nama minger sent this to me kat friendster. tapi tade analysis so basically tade purposepon buat. kalu nak analysis, kene email him kot. but taklela nak tarok emel die kat sini. kene sue lak kang. tapela. sesape berminat, just read n buat for fun la kot. hehe. btw substitute your favorite red berry or fruit for strawberries if you are allergic]

1. On a stroll through the countryside, you come across a field of delicious-looking strawberries. Your stomach starts to rumble, and no one else is around. Only a fence stands between a free lunch. How high is that fence?

2. You sneak into the garden and begin to help yourself to the fruit. How many berries do you eat?

3. Suddenly the farmer whose berries you're stealing appears out of nowhere and starts yelling at you. What do you say in your own defense?

4. After all is said and done, how did the berries taste? And looking back, how did you feel after your berry-stealing adventure was over?

Sunday, September 07, 2003

You'll Never Know How Much - The Poem
(Copyright: BluemountainCard)

(This is for you, Sayang)

You'll never know how much
your smile lights up the room
or your laughter fills my soul,
making all the little problems of the day disappear.

You'll never know
how much it means to me
when you do or say something
thoughtful and totally unexpected —
usually just at the moment I need it most.

You'll never know
how much pride I hold in my heart
for the person you are and the things you do —
for your strength and your gentleness,
your courage and your determination,
your accomplishments and your dreams.

You'll never know
how much I need you by my side —
in the best of times and the worst of times
and all the times in between.
It really doesn't matter where we are
or what we're doing,
as long as we're together to share it all.
I love you with all my heart and soul.

You'll never know how much :)

Tuesday, September 02, 2003

Have I Told You Lately

Have I told you lately that I love you
Have I told you there's no one else above you
Fill my heart with gladness
take away all my sadness
ease my troubles that's what you do

For the morning sun in all it's glory
greets the day with hope and comfort too
You fill my life with laughter
and somehow you make it better
ease my troubles that's what you do
There's a love that's divine
and it's yours and it's mine like the sun
And at the end of the day
we should give thanks and pray
to the one, to the one

And have I told you lately that I love you
Have I told you there's no one else above you
You fill my heart with gladness
take away my sadness
ease my troubles that's what you do
Take away all my sadness
fill my life with gladness
ease my troubles that's what you do
Take away all my sadness
fill my life with gladness
ease my troubles that's what you do