Small and Insignificant

Siti's 2... Birthday (She prefers it this way- trust me)

Happy Bufffday Siti!! To be frank, the birthday celebration was almost ruined because of my perfect organization skills. Researched the restaurant and everything, timed it perfectly, met up with everyone ok, directions were ok, then guess what? The bloody shop was freaking closed. Had a minor TIA then and there. Lucky Siti had a craving for the Indian buffet. Buffday girl saved the day. Sad really. Oh well.

Angelene: Let Siti blow the candle. You'll have your chance later.

Let's Partyyyyy!!!

After the celebration, Siti decided to drop by to get some pics from my comp, which obviously lead to more cam whoring sessions. Seriously people, there's this one hot sexy mama pic of Siti that she wont allow me to post. Tried persuading her, but she's making me feel guilty. It's your turn peeps.

I've set my eyes on you.

Forgot to upload this pic before Chun Seng left. Messy bugger.

GP Trip

I love autumn, it's the only thing that makes the cold weather bearable. It's passing by quickly though. Anyway, Friyana and I got posted to this remote GP in the countryside. Been exciting so far. Got to see those classic textbook case that aren't severe enough to warrant an admission to the hospital. The GP has 5 partners, two of which are brilliant (Jon and Jenny). The others (CG and GG) are... Let's just leave it at that. The fact that they have nickname speaks volume.

Since we were so close the countryside, and we had an hour to spare; something tells me that another cam whoring session is fully justified.

Should have brought my running shoes. This is my dream location to run.

Bollywood meets Hollywood

KL Meets Bollywood?

Hmmm. Friyana could be a model for the Autumn Collection somewhere.

I on the other hand; probably wont even make it to the back page of some sleezy Asian fetish...

Seriously, now she looks like some Japanese character. Hate her so much.

Say it with me, it's the "... ..... ...." pose.

Starring: Julie Andrews in...

The Sound of Music 2.

Maha's Fantastic Dinner

Well, I said Maha's, but I am sure there's a true chef responsible for the night. By the by, Maha's from Oman and her Omani dishes are just to die for. 

The superb hostesses. Well, two of them anyway. The middle one in green, not so much.

*Grins evilly*

The true chef: you heard me Maha.

After dinner, settled down to watch Naked Gun from one of many Mike's recommendations.

'Cossying' down.

Just realized, maybe I need some new creative pose rather than this dry old one. Yeah right! 'Tak Tentu Arah' Rocks.

Had the oppurtunity once again to meet new people. Intro Jamaliah, an extremely sweet girl. 

Maha; despite your obvious, countless flaws. You're all right. Really blessed to have met you. Muackz. I hate you for over shadowing my hosting skills though. She at one point stopped watching the movie and prepared hot chocolate for all of us. Argh! All I did was point vaguely towards the tap.

Crap!!!

Incapacitated. 

Finally confirmed my flight back home on the 16th of December. AND, the best thing is; I'm flying first class. First class I tell you! So going to be a jakun (newbie) and take pictures. However, after the initial excitement died down. Feeling morose all of a sudden. When one doesnt think about home, one cant miss it. But now, when the prospect of going home appeared. I started to miss all of the wonderful things back in Malaysia.

I miss the late nights at the mamak. The sleepovers. The 5am Tai Te games. The movies. All the ridiculous birthday parties. The road trips. The vacations. Hitting a monkey on the way to Tioman. The stupid things we all do. The horrible mockery; and best of all, the laughs. How I wish our life in IMU never changed. They always say our University time are the best, and now I know why.

To sum it all up, I miss all of you. Seriously! 56 Days to go and counting. 

Feeling guilty taking time off studying to blog this. Haiz. It just have to be done I suppose. Chargeeeeee!!!!

Hmmmm. Raya this year was weird. Most people say it falls on the 30th of September 2008; while others say it's on the 1st of October. Since MY birthday falls on the 29th, I guess Raya on the 30th is a cosmic sign saying I should celebrate two events in one. :-D  Besides, since I starved myself for one month, I guess a back to back celebration is sorely needed.

Think what I missed most during my birthday is the close friends that I've come to cherished this past few years. Somehow, there was this irrational part of me that believed they'll burst through the door singing; 

"Oh why were you born so beautiful?

Oh why were you born at all,

You're no bloody use to anyone,

So just GIVE UP, GIVE UP, GIVE UP!!"

Damn Avinder and her accursed birthday song. Also missed the embarrassingly ridiculous attempt by YX to hide the surprise cake and all. Miss Deb's Birthday message at exactly 12:01 am. Sigh. Miss trying out new things on my buffday back home. 

Would have spiralled into despair were it not for the Mancunians who boldly took up the mantle. :-D. Muaczking you all. Special thanks goes out to brother Kee Fong who arranged the whole thing. It kinda spoils the suprise when he arranged the whole thing right beside me, with comments summore. Haha.

There's a picture of a naked lady behind us. You can see her clothing falling off...

Am I such a sucker for green? Does everyone know green is my thing?

Food there was awesome. Worth the price as well.

One thing I realized since I was here is that we Asians love to pose. Must be genetic.

Mentioned to the Ang Mou's that Saw V is coming out soon and that we have to watch it. Flabbergasted, I found out that they don't follow the series. Like what the heck? How can you NOT watch Saw? Arghh! Since I was the birthday boy and all, made a special request for a Saw marathon day plus Saw 5 at the movies. Hehehe! Also made another special request for everyone to wear green.  Hey, mother nature decided a very long time ago that green goes with everything. Who are we to decide otherwise?

Damn Andy! Damn Him. My eyes, my eyes...

Hmmm, should have asked Tom to take his jumper off; can't see the green t-shirt. Only Andy didn't adhere to the dress code, he did make it up by having a green leaf on his hair for the entire night. Awwww, bless him! Still an ass***e for not wearing green though.

Oh yeah, forgot to thank Tom for his gracious hospitality to have us at his house. Was sorely tempted to get a PS3 after having a go on his. Arghhh!! Guess I'm easily addicted to anything.

And along came raya...

Since we were all so full from the restaurant, we decided to postpone my cake cutting ceremony for Raya. Since there isn't really anything much to do here during Raya, decided to have a small gathering at my place to eat Nasi Lemak once again. Haha! Actually wanted to make pulut and all, but no one knew how to make them; let alone the rendang. Finally settled on the next best thing Malaysia's famous for- Nasi Lemak lo. Oh, a note to future Chef's out there, dont use too much santan with the rice; something we learned the painful way. The main course was cold by the time we washed away all the santan and cooked the rice again. Gah!!

Thanks for making my Raya- as well as Siti's, more... colourful. Love you all.

They didn't buy candles, how sad it that? Haha. Dun care, candles or no candles, still making my birthday wish (my 2008 birthday wish is for my 2009 birthday cake to have candles in it so that I don't look like a fool blowing an imaginary candle; Amen!). 

Jeez, I look like I've never had a cake before.

That's for not buying me a candle. Take that!! Stabby stabby stabby...

Received a call from Siti saying that the Malaysian Society is having a Raya Celebration. Was kinda reluctant to go at first, till she utters the magic word-there's free food. Free freaking food I tell you. Haiz, so Malaysian...

Besides, where else will I get a chance to wear my Baju Melayu that I brought all the way from Malaysia.

The Malaysian Society Liaison Lady. The gathering was a huge success, thanks to her. 

It's great to know that Raya can take place anywhere. Even in this sports hall.

Told you I am going to get you on camera one day Aslam.

Allow me to digress- it's autumn here, and the scenery's gorgeous!

A pose that needs no introduction.

Jasmin here is part Pakistani, part Malay, and part British. How cool is that?

It's weird you know, when you jump from one world to another. I mean, the Raya celebration was in the morning, then headed out to Andy's party that same night. From Baju Melayu in the morning to Topman/GAP clad at night. Man I love MANCHESTER!!!! 

Met several people at the party, but those worthy of note is Marie and Yanus (spelling?). Marie is this fantastic bubbly person that just injects life into any party. Yanus was one of the hosts. Brilliant guy, sociable and damn funny. Andy as usual is you know what. Haha!! He's so going to kill me for painting him as an alcoholic.

Andy without Alcohol is a grumpy... Hahaha!! OK Ok I'll stop taking the piss out of you now. Muackz.

Been pretty busy this week. Handling work, studies and... the Dundee people. :-D They're staying till this Thursday, no idea what to show them though.

Chun Seng, Lily, Hwei Wan, Jia Yu, Vivian, Angelene and Me at Manchester's Eye/Wheel.

Spent most of the Sunday with them. It was a pity that I had to leave early to study for my PBL on the next day.

The Manchester's Public Library is behind us. It's a library and a theatre at the same time. :-D

Somehow I never seem to be in all the nice pictures. :-p

Where there's an arch, there's a pose.

Angelene loves taking slanted pictures. It works though.

Think I mentioned somewhere it's autumn here.

Beautiful.

We're always dwarfed by the architecture.

The Mancunians plus my temporary roomate- who happens to be extremely messy by the way. Ish!! Got you there didn't I Chun Seng?

Mancunians and Dundonians out.

On the way back today, found this waiting for me at the reception.

It's such an uplifting emotion, to feel not forgotten. Almost cried, well... almost. It's just a parcel people.

Not going to tell you the contents. Muahahahah!! *evil grin* Want to keep you guessing.

Anyway, think you can guess who it's from.

THANK YOU DEBBI. LOVE YOU LOADS...

XOXOXOOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOOXXOXOOXOXOXOX.