Assalamualaikum,

Left home after Sahur at 5 am this morning for KMJ. I was predicting a hectic and tiring first day of fasting @ work. As Wednesday is my the day with most classes compared to any other day of the week. So today should be the benchmark of tiredness. Hiks. If I survive today, then any other days should be better.

Anyhow, my concern about getting groggy during work was way out of the question. I am very much awake right now (yeah right).

I will also experience my first time shopping food for Iftar at Tangkak's Ramadhan Bazaar. They told me it is situated at the same place as last year. Next to Tangkak's mosque. Gonna go with Miss Syahida today. Thinking of looking for those delicious Mutton Beriyani I used to have last year. Ayo...can't talk food right now...stomach grumbling really heavy right now. Acid kicking in. Huh.

Assalamualaikum,

Today is the second day of fasting and I have done a little bit of reality checking before going back to work tomorrow. It seems that I really have to rapidly adapt myself to the situation. Even with the two days holiday, there is a high tendency of me getting groggy and go to sleep during daytime. I can't afford to do that on normal working days...hmmm. Anyhow, I won't have to wait long for the answer as I have no choice but to endure it tomorrow...wish me luck.

As for the Ramadhan Bazaar here in Keramat AU area, from my observations, the number of stalls is noticeably depleting compared to previous years. Last time it used to take the whole street and on both side of it. This time, only half-way through from the way it used to be and on only one side of the street. Hmmm. So my conclusion is that people here don't have much of a choice and the hawkers maybe turn to somewhere more profittable to them. Maybe sometime in the future I am going to try and give the Setiawangsa's Ramadhan Bazaar a visit and see how things are there.


Anyhow, for those who live nearby Keramat area, there is this one single stall which sells Tepung Pelita Asli and all I can say it was the most delicious tepung pelita I have ever tasted (last night of course) for a long, long time. It's gonna cost you RM2 for only 5 cups of tepung pelita (yes...price hike, used to be 6 for RM2). Why they call it asli or original? Mostly I think it is because the various ways of hawker preparing it nowadays. It seems that the tepung pelita have changed "container" from just banana leaf to various shape of plastics. I guess asli refers to the banana leaf container.

Because of it's deliciousness, I couldn't get my hands on today's tepung pelita. Finished by the time I got there. Bummer. So I turned my attentions to the nearby Samosa stall (5 for RM3). Hope it is as yummy as it's appearance.

Ok guys, time for Iftar. Gotta help my mom prepare the table. Selamat berbuka puasa everyone!!!

Assalamualaikum,


I am writing this as soon as I finished my first sahur for this year's Ramadhan. This time around, our family started sahur at 4 am. How early is that? Hiks.

Solat Subuh is at 5.52 am and I still have time to drink a lot. Dehydration is what worries me a lot this year as the weather this time around tends to heat up a little due to the global warming earth is experiencing.

Other than that, due to the dehydration I am also normally will experience multiple mouth ulcer which is very...very painful. Especially when my mouth is extra dry...hehehe.

Allah, please give me strength to perform Ramadhan fasting this year. To all muslim around the world, happy fasting and happy blessed Ramadhan.

Assalamualaikum,

First of all...Happy Merdeka Day to all Malaysians...

I just finished choosing and coordinating my blog again....this seems like the 5th time I changed the layout from one layout to another in one day and finally I chose this layout. Although something here doesn't seem quite right and I am somehow still unhappy with some part of it, I am obligated to accept whatever it is I have right now.

Alhamdulillah, one more day till Ramadhan comes in, hope this year I would be able to achieve what I always hope from Allah.

Assalamualaikum,


In recent days, my blog was tainted with over-limit bandwidth for my picture in the template...so I am reconfiguring the appearance and this is what I have in mind for the time being...still not finalized yet...at least until I found better looking template....

yawn...

Assalamualaikum,

This is my second attempt at trying to pass the exam with flying colours. I discarded the idea that the results are given randomly regardless if we do well or flunk the papers. I prepared myself again but this time much2 systematically compared to last time. You know what they say, Study Smart don't Study Hard.

Came back to KL the same day as I don't think I want to spend the next few days stuck in the boring small town of Tangkak with nothing to do.

p.s: Attended the exam with a pink of health...came back with a flu. It was raining all the way there and back. HaaaChOOOO!!!!

Assalamualaikum,

It's my 27th year to be alive in this world and I thank Allah for blessing me with beloved family and friends around me. Nothing special today, but the moment I opened my eyes, wishes came rushing into my inbo. Thanks for those who wished me and sorry couldn't find time to reply some of those SMS's.

Received a must have annual Birthday greeting cards from Abah, Mama, big bro, sister-in-law and even my two little rascal nephews. Hey guys...where's my cake??

Then we decided to head to MARDI next to UPM for the Malaysia Agricultural, Horticulture & Agrotourism Show (MAHA) 2008.

I guess I can't quite explain what I've been through and I think the photo will speak for themselves much better than me putting it into words...enjoy.

All and all it was a great experience. The MARDI center really have change a lot since the last time I visited. Malaysians should go and give a visit...

p.s: FYI there will be no Rodeo show until Friday...that was what I heard the announcement said...

Assalamualaikum,

Today I finally got out after few days of fever. It's time I have a good supply of air for a change. Went around KL with my Mama and Abah. Settling some of credit card bills and grocery shopping.

Suddenly, Abah said "Adik taknak ke kasut sneakers baru buat jalan-jalan???", but I was not in a mood for browsing any stuff but it's been a while since Abah throw that kind of question so I grabbed the opportunity. Anyway...it was for certain occasion tomorrow...hehehe.

I started looking at the Adidas range as I've always made myself clear that the next sports shoes that I will buy it would be Adidas. My mind was set to buy something that is contemporary, sporty and wearable in any condition and....this is what I chose.

Assalamualaikum,

After coming back from Kuala Pilah, the effect of standing under a hot sunny day finally takes it toll. Unfortunately for me, my body reacted badly by giving me constant headache and pain. This might also been inflicted by a major stress been put upon me. I can imagine myself being in those metal stamping machine in the Proton Car factory being push against my will which eventually crush me to death. Maybe that was really whats coming at me inevitably. I just didn't see it until it was too late.

On the other hand, a part of me really want to start a clean slate. This mid semester break provided me with the opportunity to revive myself. Start back with anything that is left of me, regroup and rebuild myself.

I hope they are satisfied. I hope they are happy wherever they are, whatever they are doing. I've lost this battle and it's gonna take quite some time for me to recuperate. Until then, take care now bye bye then

Assalamualaikum,

We are the champions of Volleyball KAKOM 2008. After spending months of training and 5 days in heat and humidity at the Negeri Sembilan Matriculation College, Johor Matriculation College (KMJ) is finally the champions. We've beaten the other teams like the Kedah Matriculation College (2-0), Perak Matriculation College (2-1), Negeri Sembilan Matriculation College (2-0), Melaka Matriculation College (2-0), Pahang Matriculation College (3-2) and Labuan Matriculation College(3-0) to proved ourselves to be the best team in Matriculation level.

This is my lucky first-time charm handling the Male Volleyball Team.

Tribute the the whole team.

Assalamualaikum,

I always say to my student.."Don't make me speak Malay!!!" Sebabnya kalau aku cakap melayu dalam kelas tuh tandanya aku marahnya yang teramat sangat lah tandanya. Tapi derang nih macam tak makan saman @ tak paham bahasa Inggeris @ plain stupid.

Sebabnya bile kita bercakap bahasa ibunda kita nih...pilihan ayat dan perkataan adalah unlimited...macam2 bleh keluar. Senang nak kutuk, senang nak bebel. Meaning pon kadang2 direct. Marah bahasa inggeris aku nih plak bertapis2 macam tower filter tuh. Last2 yang keluar sumernya suci je bunyinya...hahaha.

Anyhow, aku bukanlah marah sebab derang nih ponteng kelas ke apa...tapi malas. Masalahnya semester nih, tahap kepandaian budak2 tuh dah jauh berbeza dari pelajar2 semester lepas. So approach semester nih memeng menggunakan air liur yang infitit. Cume yang aku harapkan derang nih dengarlah kata kalau dah sedikit 'slow' tuh kan? Bile suruh buat kerja tuh...buatla kan? Bile aku tanya tuh bukak le mulot. Tapi ini idak, biler aku tanya ada masalah dengan satu2 bab tuh...DIAM. Aku tanya ada konsep yang tak paham...DIAM. Ingat aku nih mengajar sekolah pendidikan khas ke? Atau pon derang ingat aku nih psychic kot bleh baca pikiran derang...tau masalah derang hanya dengan renungan mata? Jenuh la camnih.

Kalau aku sorang je yang komplen, maybe lah ini masalah terpencil. Ini seluruh warga kolej mengeluh. Apa dah jadi dengan sistem pendidikan kita sekarang?? Tahun2 depan silap aku pakai sign language je.

Nasib baik result mid-term yang baru keluar nih sumer kelas aku berada di atas min yang ditetapkan. So tak perlu banyak soal jawab dengan pihak atasan.
p.s: Minggu depan nak start kuliah...aduh puasa...puasa

Assalamualaikum,

Yesterday held the Larian KAKOM 2008. This annual event normally held to celebrate the college representative to the sports event this coming August. As told before, I am managing the Men's Volleyball Team.

Unfortunately, I have previously made an appointment for a friendly on the same date of Larian KAKOM 2008. Not my fault, the decided on the run last minute. So I was afraid that my players will be out of steam by the time they meet up for their first ever friendly match.

The friendly was against the Sg Abung Volleyball Club. The members consists of professional people from different backgrounds like teachers, JPJ officers, police and much more. Even thought some of them are married people, we do not underestimate their capabilities as we have experience friendly with them previously and trust me...they are good.

The friendly started quite late at 11 am and the sun was right on top of us. Which is bad for my skin tone but which is also good for the players as we also have a fixture at noon during KAKOM.

We started off very good with a 25-22 win. But after a few experimental line-up from our coach, unfortunately we lost the rest of the sets. Hehe. To be honest, I'm not totally disappointed because they didn't get beaten badly..but only by few points. Not bad for the first friendly, and against a worthy opponent I might say.

Coach also said that their performance was great except for some minor mistake that we might have to work on before KAKOM.

I have high hopes for them...

Assalamualaikum,

The title might be puzzling but it is not me who's engaged but it is my phone. Hiks.

Recently I found website link that enables me to install all those games into my phone and I couldn't be more happier. Games like World Series of Poker, Asphalt 3, Midnight Pool, Mile High Pinball, Brain Challenge, Block Breaker, Snakes Subsonic, Space Impact, Hooked: Creature of the Deep, System Rush and FIFA08 are now available at the palm of my hands. More games are said to be coming soon here.

People might say that the games are also available without the N-Gage's application but the truth is the feeling is a little different. It's very awkward to have that N-gage icon available yet nothing is accessible inside. Now...no more.






The process of installing this application is a little bit tricky and I can't afford to have time to write it here...but if anyone is interested, I might give you guys the link to help you out.

Until then...game on!

Assalamualaikum,

Ever since I've updated my Nokia Map installer to version 2.0 Beta, I lost the whole map of Tangkak. But today, I received a good news that Nokia heve released the full version of Nokia Map 2.0 and my map of Malaysia now is fully recovered.

Go HERE to download.

Nokia Map Feature

Whether you’re exploring on foot or in the car, you can discover the best features of Nokia Maps with Nokia Maps 2.0. Drive and Walk navigation options, downloadable multimedia city guides, satellite views – all on top of great day-to-day features. Discover more

Good News for Nokia S40 owners...now you can also enjoy the map feature on your phone.

Now Nokia Maps has arrived on S40 devices too. Browse and search nearby, plan your route, and upgrade to navigation. If your Nokia device uses S40 software, you can now find your way with Nokia Maps. Discover more
p.s: I'm loving every moment browsing the Map of Malaysia marking my important landmarks

Assalamualaikum,

Congratulations Spain for beating the Germans in the Euro 2008 final only by a goal by Liverpool's marksman Fernando Torres.

Spain ended their 44-year trophy drought by deservedly beating Germany 1-0 thanks to Fernando Torres' first-half strike in an entertaining Euro 2008 Final in Vienna.

Three-times winners Germany had spluttered on their way to the Final, particularly against Croatia and Turkey, and they were second-best for long periods against Luis Aragones' impressive side.

After his injury scare, Germany captain Michael Ballack started the match while for Spain, the tournament's top scorer, David Villa, missed out so Cesc Fabregas began in midfield.

Spain were nervous in the early stages with Germany settling the better and Thomas Hitzlsperger had the first effort on goal that was easily gathered by Iker Casillas.

However, when Spain did finally get into their stride they almost took the lead in the 15th minute when Andres Iniesta's cross hit Christoph Metzelder and was heading towards goal until Jens Lehmann pulled off a fine reaction save.

Eight minutes later the Spaniards went even closer to breaking the deadlock when Fabregas picked out Sergio Ramos whose cross was headed against a post by Torres with Lehmann beaten.

Spain did score the crucial first goal just after the half-hour. It seemed that Torres was chasing a lost cause but Philipp Lahm inexplicably stopped chasing the ball, allowing the striker to clip a shot over Lehmann and into the back of the unguarded net.

It was very poor defending by Lahm who has not had the best of tournaments. He should have been first to the ball and cleared the danger easily.

Germany improved at the start of the second half and Casillas did just enough to stop Ballack's tantalising cross reaching substitute Kevin Kuranyi before Bastian Schweinsteiger's drilled cross hit Miroslav Klose and deflected wide.

When Spain responded an unmarked Sergio Ramos appeared to have doubled their lead but Lehmann made a fine one-handed stop while Torsten Frings was forced to knock Iniesta's shot off the line.

With eight minutes left Marcos Senna was centimetres away from making it 2-0 after substitutes Santaigo Cazorla and Daniel Guiza had created the chance by carving the German defence open again.

Joachim Low's side failed to put any pressure on the Spain defence in the closing stages as Aragones' side fully deserved their narrow success.

p.s: Funny how size doesn't matter here. The Spaniards were like midgets compared to the Germans but still they had it all...They are the new European Champion!!!