Jan 31, 2012

Its difficult

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Its so difficult sometimes..
When you're at point a & you know you need to get to point b & you can see what point b "looks like".. But you have absolutely no idea how to get from point a to b.

Or maybe its just that i'm not patient enough. :(


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Jan 30, 2012

AJL26

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Just my 2 cents worth on the just-finished AJL26:

- totally did not get the "wanita seluruh dunia" & "gadis semasa". It was a bit mumbly & cant quite catch their lyrics for most part.
- somehow "kekanda adinda" didnt have the same kick as it usually does. Sound problems maybe? Same goes to lagu "kalau berpacaran", suhaimi & altimet did good, ana was a lil off.
- faizal tahir didnt rock it like usual either. And the gimic was getting a lil old.
- 3 suara, although was good, i also think they didnt push it to become great. Well, at least to my tone deaf ears, i thought they could have done better. But yeah, vocally they were outstanding. Still, jac couldnt replace anuar zain. Nope.
- aizat & of coz hafiz was amazing. No doubt about it.
- alyah too.
- najwa latif was so cool & delivered her song without a hitch. Good for her :)
- less gimic, more simple performance based on vocals. Not even gaggles of dancers to fill up the stage. I so like this concept!

Overall, the lot tonite consist of a lot of self composers (aizat, yuna, najwalatiff, pistol, monoloque, ana/suhaimi/altimet) and the girls all guitar-player (yuna, najwa, ana raffali). Seems like a pretty interesting future.

But i do think its a shame that they got rid of the irama malaysia sections. Yeah, not that many listen to them, & chances to win are almost none. But should not kick them aside either. You'd lose a big chuck of local culture that way..


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Jan 28, 2012

10 Rules for brilliant women

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1. Make a pact. No one else is going to build the life you want for you. No one else will even be able to completely understand it. The most amazing souls will show up to cheer you on along the way, but this is your game. Make a pact to be in it with yourself for the long haul, as your own supportive friend at every step along the way.

2. Imagine it. What does a knock-the-ball-out-of-the-park life look like for you? What is the career that seems so incredible you think it’s almost criminal to have it? What is the dream you don’t allow yourself to even consider because it seems too unrealistic, frivolous, or insane? Start envisioning it. That’s the beginning of having it.
3. Gasp. Start doing things that make you gasp and get the adrenalin flowing. Ask yourself, “What’s the gasp-level action here?” Your fears and a tough inner critic will chatter in your head. That’s normal, and just fine. When you hear that repetitive, irrational, mean inner critic, name it for what it is, and remember, it’s just a fearful liar, trying to protect you from any real or seeming risks. Go for the gasps and learn how false your inner critic’s narrative really is, and how conquerable your fears.
4. Get a thick skin. If you take risks, sometimes you’ll get a standing ovation, and sometimes, people will throw tomatoes. Can you think of any leader or innovator whom you admire who doesn’t have enthusiastic fans and harsh critics? Get used to wins and losses, praise and pans, getting a call back and being ignored. Work on letting go of needing to be liked and needing to be universally known as “a nice person.”
5. Be an arrogant idiot. Of course I know you won’t, because you never could. But please, just be a little more of an arrogant idiot. You know those guys around the office who share their opinions without thinking, who rally everyone around their big, (often unformed) ideas? Be more like them. Even if just a bit. You can afford to move a few inches in that direction.
6. Question the voice that says “I’m not ready yet.” I know, I know. Because you are so brilliant and have such high standards, you see every way that you could be more qualified. You notice every part of your idea that is not perfected yet. While you are waiting to be ready, gathering more experience, sitting on your ideas, our friends referenced in rule five are being anointed industry visionaries, getting raises, and seeing their ideas come to life in the world. They are no more ready than you, and perhaps less. Jump in the sandbox now, and start playing full out. Find out just how ready you are.
7. Don’t wait for your Oscar. Don’t wait to be praised, anointed, or validated. Don’t wait for someone to give you permission to lead. Don’t wait for someone to invite you to share your voice. No one is going to discover you. (Well, actually, they will, but paradoxically, only after you’ve started boldly and consistently stepping into leadership, sharing your voice, and doing things that scare the hell out of you.)
8. Filter advice. Most brilliant women are humble and open to guidance. We want to gather feedback and advice. Fine, but recognize that some people won’t understand what you are up to (often because you are saying something new and ahead of your time). Some people will find you to be not their cup of tea. Some will feel threatened. Some people will want to do with your idea only what is interesting or helpful to them. So interpret feedback carefully. Test advice and evaluate the results, rather than following it wholesale.
9. Recover and restore. If you start doing the things that make you gasp, doing what you don’t quite feel ready to do, and being more of an arrogant idiot, you are going to be stretching out of our comfort zone–a lot. Regularly do things that feel safe, cozy, and restorative. Vent to friends when you need to. Acknowledge the steps you’ve taken. Watch your tank to see how much risk-taking juice you have available to you. When it’s running low, stop, recover and restore.
10. Let other women know they are brilliant. Let them know what kind of brilliance you see, and why it’s so special. Call them into greater leadership and action. Let them know that they are ready. Watch out for that subtle, probably unconscious thought, “because I had to struggle and suffer on my way up…they should have to too.” Watch out for thinking this will “take” too much time – when the truth is it always has huge, often unexpected returns.

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How do you know?

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How do you know..

if you have chemistry with that person?

if that person is the one?

is it something you built up? this chemistry thing?

i find it very difficult to make friends. let alone to find the one. its a very rare thing for me to find a friend like Elly, who eerily happens to have a tons of things in common with me. ^_^ from our choices of men, music, kpop, kdrama to family, life in general & etc. obviously kpop, or specifically hyun joong was the reason we started connecting to each other. heck, we "talk" through whatsapp, twitter, fb, gmail/yahoo & office mail on daily basis now. and now that my office is right in front of hers, means we also get to have lots of last minute lunch dates. but she'll be moving soon, although not too far, but not as convenient as it is now.

so this new guy i met.
i've yet to see him in person (he has been pointed out to me before & i guess vice versa).
i've also yet to hear his voice over the phone.
i have been "talking" to him via sms (every 2 days. very specific one this guy).
so i am not making any specific decisions.
and i am reserving my full judgement when i actually get to see how we interact with each other in person.
i have no doubt he's a nice guy, i can tell from his messages (plus the things that i've been told upfront).
i have no issue with his background/job/qualification/whatever else you'd look in a partner that is.
and i know he's kinda shy.
and his messages are not rigid/serious. in fact he's quite the witty-joker type.

we "talk" but at the same time i feel like its not..erm.. it doesnt flow very well.
i dont know if its because he's not the greatest conversationalist.
i dont know if its because he's just very reserved. & careful about what he says.
i do know that if i'm going to be with a guy for the rest of my life, i need to be able to talk to him.
which for me who dont converse well myself, is a difficult feat to accomplish.

so now how? guess i'll have to wait and see how this plays out.

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Jan 27, 2012

With the new toy in hand...

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Since i've gotten my new toy... there are a few adjustments that i think i need to do.

Firstly, i seriously need to wifi-ed my house. yess.. i am still using streamyx, connected by wire *shock* to the modem. ha ha. since this is the cny week, most digital outlets are still closed, so i'll have to wait. it's just getting that router thingy right? i'm have to decipher it somehow on how to set it up.. :p any nerd-alert around? hehhe

secondly.. with such a huge gadget, i think i need re-look at my "mode of transportation" aka my handbag. at the moment, i have err loads of craps in it really..and an ipad barely fit in there anyway (if i plan to zip it up i mean). and the whole point of having one is it's portability isnt it? i might not be carrying it every single day (but then why not? reality check: as if i have the time) but i want to at least be able to carry it around when i want to. but i also dont want to look like i'm carrying a luggage bag with me either.

am surveying for a larger handbag. these are some of the designs that i like.. mind you, designs aka shape, not brands .. coz i doubt i can afford an original ones. but wouldnt it be really amazing if i can get an original wont it? haha.. i prefer the squishy type, preferably leather rather than the hard-shaped & shiny type. err i'm too "ganas" & i'll probably be knocking things over with my bags, so i dont want to have scratches & lines & whatnots on my bag. anyway, these below are a dream. where can i get me one of these babies?

Coach's Kristin hobo bag

Hermes Birkin tote

Cole Haan The book bag

Prada

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Jan 20, 2012

Merajuk..

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I feel like a 2-year old for feeling this way but i cant help it.

I may not be on my death bed, but when i say i'm sick, i truly am sick. And i'm not just fishing for sympathy, but you could have at least shown some, maybe a lil bit concern. Even statuesque/no-expression hyun joong can buy his buin medicines behind her back, you cant even be bothered to ask me how am i doing?

People say its the little things that count. I dont care about your money, your big cars & whatnots.. And i can only read so much from the crumbs of lines that you gave me. So forgive me if i make my own conclusion. I've been on my own for far too long so no worries about me not being able to take care of myself.. but if you plan to be in my life, you better make it a good one, coz otherwise, please.... Just leave me alone!!



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Jan 19, 2012

Testing...

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Testing out my new toy.. The downpart is I'm still down with fever & flu & coughing... But sick or not, my new toy is too exciting to stay away from... Heheh


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Jan 10, 2012

Hmm..

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Do i know what i'm doing? Hell, no! :p




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Jan 8, 2012

This is what we listen to these days?

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Maybe its just me... but as much as i really like these songs.. i cant help but feel that there's something really wrong with it.. :p

Adele's Someone like you - okay, i get it. your ex/crush already got married & you wished him well. cant you just leave it at that? Why does it have to be "I'd hoped you'd see my face & be reminded that for me its isnt over" ? for me, i'd tell those guys - see my face & know that i'm doing fine without you. i wish you well but i wont find someone like you, i'd find someone better than you...



Bruno Mars' Marry You - Really love this song.. but really, is marriage "something dumb to do" ? you "think" you want to marry me? and if we wake up & want to break up - its "cool"? i so wouldnt marry you if that's how you ask me.... :p

Beyonce's Best thing i never had - i love this song. and i agree with it. Just that i dont understand why you'd be talking about your ex & how happy you are that you're over him instead of talking about how happy that you're marrying your husband (mainly referring to the mv)? hmm...

Katy Perry's The one that got away - why worry about something that never lasted? for me, he wouldnt be the one that got away.. instead it's me that's the one that got away.. ahaks.. 



Christina Perri's Jar of heart - there's something about this song that just hooked me in. Been there before, sort of. And i so agree, who do you think you are to come back? But Christina, why did you learned "to live half alive" in the first place? he may have left you scars, but you dont have to live half alive just coz of him you know. you're strong enough. nuff said. 



What do you think? 


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Jan 3, 2012

Start of a new year..

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sigh.. #IfYouWereMine....

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