SLAP and smash

Still on SLAP(for those who didnt know,it's Social Life Advancement Programme,based on the all popular CAP,Career Advancement programme)still getting nowhere at it. Maybe I'm no good at sucking up to people(I'm too honest). Anyway, this is gonna be very2 short cos i do not want to piss anyone off.Not in the right state of mind.

Owh, someone smashed the GTIs window yesterday and took the ipod in it.A bit frustrated but it happens. i was told before that shit happens,suck it up
(he's probably high,but wise words). One of those weeks.goddamnit

Back on track.

Today I was fortunate enough to have an opportunity to meet this amazing woman. I was deeply touched by her sincerity, and was greatly encouraged by her courage and wisdom. It is amazing how such an ordinary woman could inspire another that much. 

Have you ever have this strong curiosity within you that wants to find out more about something? And how you wished you could hold on to something great that you discovered, but it takes sooo much effort and in the end you chose not care that much anymore? Especially when people around you might not find you 'cool' anymore once you started to be more serious about life. And you tend to slack off just to slow down your footsteps to match the rest, or probably cos thats the easier way since you no longer need to put in effort. But you know that it is the right thing for you and you will never leave it behind, just that you couldn't give a damn about it right now.

I guess its really easier for people to lose their focus, and there will always be temptation for you to slack and opt for the easier path. Looking at people around you, happily partying everyday makes you doubt on whatever you're doing is necessary. Why should I take the difficult path that requires soooo much effort when there's an easier one out there right?!

But at the end of the day, you know that you're doing the right thing and all your efforts will never be wasted. It took me quite a while to realised that. I've been off track for too long, but I'm glad that I've regained my focus today. :)

I shall talk about the co-blogger's Melbourne trip in the next post. And whatever that I'll write will be depending on how 'nice' he would be in his post. So, be wise! Haha.

Freedom(-ish)

This post wast suppose to be up days ago as I told jala I'd do it by Friday,but i was caught up with a lot of stuff going on so didnt manage to do it till now.I feel somewhat bad(bullshit,I'm emotionless).Although writing this blog aint an obligation,I try as much as I can to keep my word. A person is only as good as his/her word(probably means I aint that good).So jala,I'm really sorry.

Anyway,I have been given freedom(ish). I am allowed to do my 'natural' posts ie informative,juicy, and serene in other words long,loads of bullshit and can bore you to sleep.The reason why theres '(ish)' is because there are certain conditions I have to comply with (Dont want to lose my co-blogger,the blog would be dead without her). Anyway,thats between me and jala so I'll keep it that way.

I found out today that a childhood friend of mine missed his flight back here. Apparently he was at the gate early so he decided to watch a movie on his something(cant recall what it was,got STML,sorry). Gizmos make people so anti social.Anyway,thats another post altogether. So,whilst watching the movie,he didnt hear the last call announcement when it went on.So now his on a flight a couple of days afterwards. Knowing him and his family,i have a very strong feeling that he's going to get his arse kicked(figuratively). I pity the guy so much the thought of kidnapping him came to mind so he can avoid that. Unluckily,I cant really do it because I'll be flying off by the time he arrives.

When I was told about that,it made me think of how lucky I am. My life is not planned out by my parents. There are parents who planned their children lives all the way to the point of either working and/or marriage(yes,planned marriages still do exist).I am not given a curfew where as a friend of mine has to go back before the dad does and he's a dude and over 20 years old!I'm still on my bloody long holiday(well,worked for a couple of months but still on 'holiday'). I have access to a car,allowed to make mistakes(father is a very patient man),allowed to speak my mind and etc(Dont think going on makes much sense,people should get the idea by now). In short I'm pretty much allowed to do anything(within reason of course). And to think that others(some not all) are not given the same privilege ,I feel really lucky.

Anyway,have to cut this short since jala is pressuring me about this on msn.So,yeah I'll do my real post after she does her next. Looking forward to that.

Faisal Shukri

Mr. Cab Driver

Hello world!

Finally submitted my econometrics project that took me FOREVER to finish! Thank goodness I have 2 awesome group mates who did most of the work, or else I'll be so deaddd!

So last Friday I met this really awesome cab driver! I know its really random, but he seriously made my day! I had the most hectic Friday ever. Started off with spending hoursssss on the stupid project, to dance rehearsal that my partner AGAIN dropped on me the floor (no I'm not fat!), to rushing off for a friend's bday dinner, then rushed home to get changed for another bday party! I was so freaking tired by then that I could barely smile, since I was already running extremely late for the party.

Then, this awesome cab came to rescue! Haha. Mr.Cab Driver started talking to me. Well I wasn't in a good mood but since he was nice to initiate a conversation I thought it would be rude if I ignore him. Anyway, he asked how was my day and I replied "hmm.. its okay". Then he started telling me something that I thought it was a really nice piece of advice.

He said that most people complain about small things in life. Like when a small obstacle happened or something just didn't turn out in a way you wished, you start complaining like there's no tomorrow! But when something good happened, people tend to just say "its okayyy''.

He said that because he's already 60 and he doesn't have anyone to complain to, he just learnt not to complain at all. So he advised me to appreciate those moments that you think ''its just okayy!". 

And hey! Its so true! Sometimes when you stop complaining for a second, and looking back at those nice little moments, you will find that you're not in such a shyt situation after all! And I'm so fortunate to meet him in my life, to have the chance listening to his piece of advice.

Soo, here I am, feeling not-so-horrible for my mid semester test tomorrow, which I covered 0%! Well.. its not that bad cos I still have the whole night right? (trying hard to convince myself).

Okay I should start hitting on my books now. Till then!