I just cooked some rice without rinsing the grains first and everyone who has ever cooked rice knows that you just cannot skip that step.
I am preoccupied with too many other things to focus my mind on the thing that I am currently doing.
There's the research project outline due next week, I need to call my GP and schedule my visits, notes to be printed, a birthday card to make, I have to think of something savoury to bring for tutorial next week etc
Anyways, Ramadhan is coming. Finally, something to look forward to.
Hope everyone will be able to make the most out of this month and come out of it feeling like a better muslim and gunning for your next Ramadhan.
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Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Weekend Review
I spent the long weekend doing absolutely nothing related to Uni. I caught Blind side and 3 Idiots and read House Rules by Jodi Picoult.
Blind Side was fantastic and I really enjoyed Sandra Bullock's character, right down to her accent. Having previously read about Bullock's involvement in the movie, I was pleased with the way her character had been introduced into the movie smoothly.
3 Idiots was an absolutely touching movie and the excellent subtitles ensured that nothing was lost on the mainly non-Hindi speaking audience. Even when it rained, people just got up and stood for the remainder of the movie. Nobody wanted to miss anything. I had initial doubts as to whether I would enjoy the movie but five minutes into the movie, I knew I would want to watch it a second time. Where can I find a DVD with awesome English subtitles?
House Rules was disappointing because I figured out the ending of the book before I had even read half of it. Picoult's books are getting very predictable and somehow, reaching the last quarter of the book, it seemed like she was trying to squeeze the story into a set number of pages. I don't think I will be reading this book again.
Okay, now back to nematodes, cestodes and trematodes. Go, WORMS!
Blind Side was fantastic and I really enjoyed Sandra Bullock's character, right down to her accent. Having previously read about Bullock's involvement in the movie, I was pleased with the way her character had been introduced into the movie smoothly.
3 Idiots was an absolutely touching movie and the excellent subtitles ensured that nothing was lost on the mainly non-Hindi speaking audience. Even when it rained, people just got up and stood for the remainder of the movie. Nobody wanted to miss anything. I had initial doubts as to whether I would enjoy the movie but five minutes into the movie, I knew I would want to watch it a second time. Where can I find a DVD with awesome English subtitles?
House Rules was disappointing because I figured out the ending of the book before I had even read half of it. Picoult's books are getting very predictable and somehow, reaching the last quarter of the book, it seemed like she was trying to squeeze the story into a set number of pages. I don't think I will be reading this book again.
Okay, now back to nematodes, cestodes and trematodes. Go, WORMS!
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Giving Thanks
I logged into Messenger this morning and my friend had this message on her status:
"LORD, you truly bless me with muffin tops* "
Seriously.
"LORD, you truly bless me with muffin tops* "
Seriously.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Eid Update
After 2 years of spending Eid away from my family, I flew home on the eve of Eid to celebrate Eid at home.
I can't say that I've enjoyed it much or that it was definitely better than Eid with friends but I am thankful for the opportunity to spend Eid with my family.
I've semi dislocated (?) my (TMJ) jaw and now the left side of my face is swollen. I vomitted twice and my camera decided that it didn't like any of the 147 pictures I've taken on Eid and deleted them all.
This year, I fasted for 20 days, that's 7 less than the number of days my 6 year old cousin fasted. It just isn't the same not being able to fast for the full month.
How was your Eid?
I can't say that I've enjoyed it much or that it was definitely better than Eid with friends but I am thankful for the opportunity to spend Eid with my family.
I've semi dislocated (?) my (TMJ) jaw and now the left side of my face is swollen. I vomitted twice and my camera decided that it didn't like any of the 147 pictures I've taken on Eid and deleted them all.
This year, I fasted for 20 days, that's 7 less than the number of days my 6 year old cousin fasted. It just isn't the same not being able to fast for the full month.
How was your Eid?
Friday, September 4, 2009
#1 On the Stupid Things I Have Ever Done List
$400 spent for a ticket to nowhere.
I kid you not.
I tried to cancel and get a refund but apparently, the No Refund policy was in the Terms & Agreement list that I did not read. I happily checked the box. I told the customer service officer straight up that NOBODY ever reads those things and he just laughed and said there was nothing he could do about it.
I hate fine prints, I hate hidden conditions, I hate pop up Terms & Agreement windows that I close without reading.
If you don't already know, I don't feel too happy.
I kid you not.
I tried to cancel and get a refund but apparently, the No Refund policy was in the Terms & Agreement list that I did not read. I happily checked the box. I told the customer service officer straight up that NOBODY ever reads those things and he just laughed and said there was nothing he could do about it.
I hate fine prints, I hate hidden conditions, I hate pop up Terms & Agreement windows that I close without reading.
If you don't already know, I don't feel too happy.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Ramadan Day 8
The title of this post misleads the reader into thinking that I have been keeping a Ramadhan Diary. I have not. I could not find a suitable title to incorporate the 2 stories that I am going to blog about. You'll see...
This afternoon, my friend and I took a drive to Mill Point to enjoy the scenery. I stepped out of the car and watched as a lady walked onto the field with her huge black dog who began running around wildly. The dog ran towards a couple and was rather aggressive. The man tried to push the dog away, as its owner called out to it, unsuccessfully. The dog then ran around again before it spotted its next target. Me.
I took a few steps back, towards my friend. If not for my friend, I would have made the not-so-wise decision of running away but I stood rooted to the spot. The dog halted to a spot next to us and leapt up to pounce on me.
I was already whimpering like a baby and the minute I felt the dog pounce on me with its paws I just started bawling. No, Im not exaggerating when I say the dog is huge.
Maybe the dog got the idea that I wasn't into playing with it so it ran away and chased after the couple again, tackling the lady from the back and causing her to fall over. She then proceeded to shout at the dog owner, asking her why she didn't have her dog on a leash.
I walked back to the car, severely traumatised and my friend decided to tell the dog owner off for being irresponsible. The dog had started chasing after all the smaller dogs and annoying the other dog owners. After my friend gave the dog owner an ultimatum, she finally leashed her dog and the other dog owners were all thanking my friend.
I dislike dogs. I am afraid of dogs. But, I am afraid of cats too. I am afraid of all animals generally. Since young, I avoided animals because I had asthma and extremely sensitive skin. Besides, all my experiences with animals (cats and dogs) were unpleasant.
I don't hate dogs. I don't think that dogs shouldn't exist. What I do know is that if you're a dog owner and you know that your dog is huge and overly friendly, you should have it on a leash, even in a non-leashed area of the park. Otherwise, get the dog some training so that you have control over it and it actually listens to you.
I am going to try my very best to stay away from Mill Point. This is the 2nd unpleasant dog experience that I've had over there.
This evening, I got invited to an iftar at a friend's place. I knew before hand that it was going to be a mixed event (duh, because the friend who invited me is a guy, classmate from uni). But, I thought that they would have separate sitting areas for guys and girls. They didn't.
I was uncomfortable at the idea of going at first because I told him that I didn't know any girls there but he called me twice to invite me so I felt obliged. Also, I called a girl that I did know and she said she would be attending. She also said that she would leave before Isha' so that both of us can proceed to the musolla in Uni for Isha' and tarawih prayers.
I was one of the first people there and boy, was it awkward! There were 3 other girls. 2 of them didn't remember me even though I had met them before and 1 of them was someone I knew but was never close to.
At maghrib, there weren't many guests so I made polite conversation with the girl that I vaguely knew. She replied to all my questions but she gave closed answers. It seemed as though I was trying too hard to keep the conversation going and clearly, she was not going to be a willing participant.
Then they all prayed Maghrib without me...After I prayed Maghrib alone, I sat in my friend's room and played with my ipod. The next time I came out, the place was a full house. Guys and girls everywhere. I was much too shy to budge in and crowd around the table to get food so my friend helped me get some. He told me that he felt bad for me because I was feeling left out so he tried his best to include me. Unfortunately, his graciousness was mistaken for something else because a guy saw my friend helping me get food and made a statement that insinuated that something more was going on between the 2 of us.
I didn't like what I heard so again, I secluded myself in the room. I did try to talk to some girls but they all had their cliques and they all knew each other. No one wants to waste time talking to the newbie.
My girl friend finally arrived but she was too busy eating and catching up with her friends. Also, she made no move at Isha' and I realised that no one was headed to the Uni for tarawih. They were all going to do tarawih together in the house after iftar.
It seemed like the guys were always trying their best to include me but the girls didn't really give a damn. Finally, I made the decision to leave and the guys were all like "Aw Nadia come on, don't go yet. Come, I'll introduce you to the girls"
And I'm like "err, yeah you guys already did that. 3 times. Noone came to talk to me."
Lesson learnt: I am NEVER going to a mixed iftar again.
I am NEVER going to any event where I don't know someone.
And I leave you with this:
This afternoon, my friend and I took a drive to Mill Point to enjoy the scenery. I stepped out of the car and watched as a lady walked onto the field with her huge black dog who began running around wildly. The dog ran towards a couple and was rather aggressive. The man tried to push the dog away, as its owner called out to it, unsuccessfully. The dog then ran around again before it spotted its next target. Me.
I took a few steps back, towards my friend. If not for my friend, I would have made the not-so-wise decision of running away but I stood rooted to the spot. The dog halted to a spot next to us and leapt up to pounce on me.
I was already whimpering like a baby and the minute I felt the dog pounce on me with its paws I just started bawling. No, Im not exaggerating when I say the dog is huge.
Maybe the dog got the idea that I wasn't into playing with it so it ran away and chased after the couple again, tackling the lady from the back and causing her to fall over. She then proceeded to shout at the dog owner, asking her why she didn't have her dog on a leash.
I walked back to the car, severely traumatised and my friend decided to tell the dog owner off for being irresponsible. The dog had started chasing after all the smaller dogs and annoying the other dog owners. After my friend gave the dog owner an ultimatum, she finally leashed her dog and the other dog owners were all thanking my friend.
I dislike dogs. I am afraid of dogs. But, I am afraid of cats too. I am afraid of all animals generally. Since young, I avoided animals because I had asthma and extremely sensitive skin. Besides, all my experiences with animals (cats and dogs) were unpleasant.
I don't hate dogs. I don't think that dogs shouldn't exist. What I do know is that if you're a dog owner and you know that your dog is huge and overly friendly, you should have it on a leash, even in a non-leashed area of the park. Otherwise, get the dog some training so that you have control over it and it actually listens to you.
I am going to try my very best to stay away from Mill Point. This is the 2nd unpleasant dog experience that I've had over there.
This evening, I got invited to an iftar at a friend's place. I knew before hand that it was going to be a mixed event (duh, because the friend who invited me is a guy, classmate from uni). But, I thought that they would have separate sitting areas for guys and girls. They didn't.
I was uncomfortable at the idea of going at first because I told him that I didn't know any girls there but he called me twice to invite me so I felt obliged. Also, I called a girl that I did know and she said she would be attending. She also said that she would leave before Isha' so that both of us can proceed to the musolla in Uni for Isha' and tarawih prayers.
I was one of the first people there and boy, was it awkward! There were 3 other girls. 2 of them didn't remember me even though I had met them before and 1 of them was someone I knew but was never close to.
At maghrib, there weren't many guests so I made polite conversation with the girl that I vaguely knew. She replied to all my questions but she gave closed answers. It seemed as though I was trying too hard to keep the conversation going and clearly, she was not going to be a willing participant.
Then they all prayed Maghrib without me...After I prayed Maghrib alone, I sat in my friend's room and played with my ipod. The next time I came out, the place was a full house. Guys and girls everywhere. I was much too shy to budge in and crowd around the table to get food so my friend helped me get some. He told me that he felt bad for me because I was feeling left out so he tried his best to include me. Unfortunately, his graciousness was mistaken for something else because a guy saw my friend helping me get food and made a statement that insinuated that something more was going on between the 2 of us.
I didn't like what I heard so again, I secluded myself in the room. I did try to talk to some girls but they all had their cliques and they all knew each other. No one wants to waste time talking to the newbie.
My girl friend finally arrived but she was too busy eating and catching up with her friends. Also, she made no move at Isha' and I realised that no one was headed to the Uni for tarawih. They were all going to do tarawih together in the house after iftar.
It seemed like the guys were always trying their best to include me but the girls didn't really give a damn. Finally, I made the decision to leave and the guys were all like "Aw Nadia come on, don't go yet. Come, I'll introduce you to the girls"
And I'm like "err, yeah you guys already did that. 3 times. Noone came to talk to me."
Lesson learnt: I am NEVER going to a mixed iftar again.
I am NEVER going to any event where I don't know someone.
And I leave you with this:
When there are three of you, one should not be left out while the other two share a secret, for this will cause him grief.
HADITH OF AHMAD IBN HANBAL
On the Authority of 'Abdullah Ibn 'Umar
HADITH OF AHMAD IBN HANBAL
On the Authority of 'Abdullah Ibn 'Umar
Friday, July 31, 2009
Abaya Attempt 3
So I just realised that my title in the previous blog entry had nothing to do with what I actually blogged about.
Well, this was what I wanted to say before I ran out of time. Just because I can say sentences like 'anta majnun jiddan' and 'anta ahbal' and 'ana thakiah' and other random words like 'dajajah' does not mean that I am fluent in arabic. LOL too funny.
Anyways, today will be attempt 3 at Abaya in Uni. The first time I wore it, a classmate said "Woah, impressive...is that actually a gown?!" I didn't feel like explaining so I said Yes. (:
You know what I hate about windy days? It blows your abaya INTO you, outlining every single err,...curve you have on you. Regardless of how loose your abaya is, the wind's gona do that. I bet I look like a complete idiot, trying to pull my abaya off me Lol. What would you do?
here is another observation about abaya: when I am wearing my shades, people stare more. why? is it because i am more mysterious (??!!) because they can only see my nose and mouth?
Well, this was what I wanted to say before I ran out of time. Just because I can say sentences like 'anta majnun jiddan' and 'anta ahbal' and 'ana thakiah' and other random words like 'dajajah' does not mean that I am fluent in arabic. LOL too funny.
Anyways, today will be attempt 3 at Abaya in Uni. The first time I wore it, a classmate said "Woah, impressive...is that actually a gown?!" I didn't feel like explaining so I said Yes. (:
You know what I hate about windy days? It blows your abaya INTO you, outlining every single err,...curve you have on you. Regardless of how loose your abaya is, the wind's gona do that. I bet I look like a complete idiot, trying to pull my abaya off me Lol. What would you do?
here is another observation about abaya: when I am wearing my shades, people stare more. why? is it because i am more mysterious (??!!) because they can only see my nose and mouth?
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
EDIT: Tuesday Tales /Reasons why I annoy myself and you (maybe)
1. I'm absent minded. No joke about it...
I search for my mobile phone in my pockets while Im talking on my mobile.
I wonder why my glasses are not fogging up when Im eating hot soup because Ive forgotten that I dont have my glasses on.
I just missed my 1pm lecture because I totally forgot there was one in the first place.
I was looking at myself in the car's mirror and wondering why the heck I couldn't see anything clearly. I demanded that my friend turn on all the lights in the car and still I couldnt see clearly. Half an hour later, friend realises that Im wearing my freaking shades. DUH
2. I am a hoarder. I hate to throw anything that looks nice even though I have absolutely no use for it. the packaging from my microwave egg boiler? I still have it. The envelope that held the book he gave me? I still have it. The leftover wrapping paper that's too small to wrap anything? I still have it.
3. I have a way of messing things up, even when I start out with good intentions.
I search for my mobile phone in my pockets while Im talking on my mobile.
I wonder why my glasses are not fogging up when Im eating hot soup because Ive forgotten that I dont have my glasses on.
I just missed my 1pm lecture because I totally forgot there was one in the first place.
I was looking at myself in the car's mirror and wondering why the heck I couldn't see anything clearly. I demanded that my friend turn on all the lights in the car and still I couldnt see clearly. Half an hour later, friend realises that Im wearing my freaking shades. DUH
2. I am a hoarder. I hate to throw anything that looks nice even though I have absolutely no use for it. the packaging from my microwave egg boiler? I still have it. The envelope that held the book he gave me? I still have it. The leftover wrapping paper that's too small to wrap anything? I still have it.
3. I have a way of messing things up, even when I start out with good intentions.
Sunday, July 26, 2009
you're better than the best
You make me smile like the sun,
fall out of bed,
sing like a bird,
dizzy in my head,
spin like a record
crazy on a Sunday night.
You make me dance like a fool,
forget how to breathe,
shine like gold,
buzz like a bee,
just the thought of you can drive me wild.
Oh, you make me smile...
I've met someone who completely understands me and knows what I am feeling just by looking into my eyes. I'll always treasure this friendship. My bestest friend in the whole wide world, you are awesome (:
fall out of bed,
sing like a bird,
dizzy in my head,
spin like a record
crazy on a Sunday night.
You make me dance like a fool,
forget how to breathe,
shine like gold,
buzz like a bee,
just the thought of you can drive me wild.
Oh, you make me smile...
I've met someone who completely understands me and knows what I am feeling just by looking into my eyes. I'll always treasure this friendship. My bestest friend in the whole wide world, you are awesome (:
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
I love the rain but its getting too much.
So, it's been raining pretty much every single day. The bottom of my pants get soaked so I have to change every time I want to pray. Add that to the fact that I have no dryer and..well you get a whole load of dirty clothes.
BUT, my best friend is AWESOMEEEE and lets me use the dryer over there (:
Plane ride was terrible. I sat next to a hunky aussie teenager who thought that I also wanted to listen to his music at 3 in the freaking morning. I didn't get ANY sleep and the food sucked. I've been getting really paranoid lately and now I step off the plane with various aches/stabbing pains in my limbs. DVT anyone?
I havent cooked anything since I came back to Perth, been eating out practically every day ): I dont have much space in the freezer to store any food anyways. I havent even unpacked. Can you believe it? I am clearly not in the right frame of mind. I'm not ready for Uni to start yet. My best friend said "You are so confused" and I said " YES, I am not"....Brilliant ey?
Uni started formally yesterday, with a lab which is crazy. People don't have tutorials til the 2nd week of Uni and we have a 2 hour lab on the first day of the first week of Uni? My name is nowhere to be found on any of the student lists. Great, I am NON existent. The units don't appear in my student account and right now I am living on favours, asking friends to print notes for me because I dont have access to them.
I have to see the Professor later. Oh I just came back from his 8am lecture and needless to say, there will be no skipping of lectures this semester. He has Blue Squares of Death...the squares hides a student's photo and name [OMG my student ID photo ): ] and when he reveals what's hidden under the square, the student has to answer a question. Also a way in which he notes attendance.
By the way, I don't understand his accent. Seriously...
Yesterday I saw him and I scared him away. Funny but kinda sad.
BUT, my best friend is AWESOMEEEE and lets me use the dryer over there (:
Plane ride was terrible. I sat next to a hunky aussie teenager who thought that I also wanted to listen to his music at 3 in the freaking morning. I didn't get ANY sleep and the food sucked. I've been getting really paranoid lately and now I step off the plane with various aches/stabbing pains in my limbs. DVT anyone?
I havent cooked anything since I came back to Perth, been eating out practically every day ): I dont have much space in the freezer to store any food anyways. I havent even unpacked. Can you believe it? I am clearly not in the right frame of mind. I'm not ready for Uni to start yet. My best friend said "You are so confused" and I said " YES, I am not"....Brilliant ey?
Uni started formally yesterday, with a lab which is crazy. People don't have tutorials til the 2nd week of Uni and we have a 2 hour lab on the first day of the first week of Uni? My name is nowhere to be found on any of the student lists. Great, I am NON existent. The units don't appear in my student account and right now I am living on favours, asking friends to print notes for me because I dont have access to them.
I have to see the Professor later. Oh I just came back from his 8am lecture and needless to say, there will be no skipping of lectures this semester. He has Blue Squares of Death...the squares hides a student's photo and name [OMG my student ID photo ): ] and when he reveals what's hidden under the square, the student has to answer a question. Also a way in which he notes attendance.
By the way, I don't understand his accent. Seriously...
Yesterday I saw him and I scared him away. Funny but kinda sad.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Vertically Challenged
It cost me $16 to shorten a maxi dress and an abaya. The tailor refused to shorten 2 other abayas because they were difficult to manage.
Anyways, I've finished the tasks given to me so I might not have to go to the office anymore, unless Dad gives me more work. I'm planning a surprise party for Mom.
Saafir has a brain teaser that I cannot answer. Heck, I don't even have a clue...here it is:
In USA it caught 558 people
In UK it caught 733 people
In Canada it caught 400 people
In Kenya it caught 2 people
What is it?
Answer: SECURITY CAMERAS
Anyways, I've finished the tasks given to me so I might not have to go to the office anymore, unless Dad gives me more work. I'm planning a surprise party for Mom.
Saafir has a brain teaser that I cannot answer. Heck, I don't even have a clue...here it is:
In USA it caught 558 people
In UK it caught 733 people
In Canada it caught 400 people
In Kenya it caught 2 people
What is it?
Answer: SECURITY CAMERAS
Sunday, June 28, 2009
TRAITOR
One of the worst movies I've ever watched. However, Said Taghmaoui was the reason I watched the movie till the end.
I would say, he's worth a Google Image search LOL
Now back to my MSN debate about abortion. It's pretty intense.
I hate how children born out of wedlock are unfairly treated. Does this problem exist in your community?
It seems that everyone here believes that a child born out of wedlock is destined to turn out bad. I mean, they're refusing to touch the innocent baby because hey, he was born out of wedlock.
No lady, wedlock is not a virus you can catch by touching the baby.
PS. lady, wedlock means marriage
I would say, he's worth a Google Image search LOL
Now back to my MSN debate about abortion. It's pretty intense.
I hate how children born out of wedlock are unfairly treated. Does this problem exist in your community?
It seems that everyone here believes that a child born out of wedlock is destined to turn out bad. I mean, they're refusing to touch the innocent baby because hey, he was born out of wedlock.
No lady, wedlock is not a virus you can catch by touching the baby.
PS. lady, wedlock means marriage
Thursday, June 18, 2009
SP4M
Which part of me looks like I need to 'Add 3 inches' or 'FR33 TRI4L TO INCR34S3 M4NH00D'?
Spam, I hate you.
Other than the fact that I am venting about the daily spam I get regarding my non existent manhood, I would also like to tell you that today is the second time I watched the same movie at the cinemas (night @ the museum 2). It's like my first time watching a movie twice...but the tickets here cost half of that in Australia AND, they serve sweet popcorn. In Australia, I've only come across salty ones and I have a sweet tooth.
Also, Perth's International Airport's Lost and Found department screwed up, big time. I collected a camera on behalf of a friend and the airport staff gave me a wrong (but better) camera. BLAH. now I have to lug that dumb thing back to Australia. That stupid camera caused me loads of trouble...
Spam, I hate you.
Other than the fact that I am venting about the daily spam I get regarding my non existent manhood, I would also like to tell you that today is the second time I watched the same movie at the cinemas (night @ the museum 2). It's like my first time watching a movie twice...but the tickets here cost half of that in Australia AND, they serve sweet popcorn. In Australia, I've only come across salty ones and I have a sweet tooth.
Also, Perth's International Airport's Lost and Found department screwed up, big time. I collected a camera on behalf of a friend and the airport staff gave me a wrong (but better) camera. BLAH. now I have to lug that dumb thing back to Australia. That stupid camera caused me loads of trouble...
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
HOME
Assalam alaykum everyone!
I'm home!! Thanks to all of you for your well wishes. I am going to catch up on my favourite hobby of all times --> Reading fiction books. I have 2 new ones at the moment. I need to get more tomorrow inshaAllah.
Will update more and reply to comments soon.
Take care (:
I'm home!! Thanks to all of you for your well wishes. I am going to catch up on my favourite hobby of all times --> Reading fiction books. I have 2 new ones at the moment. I need to get more tomorrow inshaAllah.
Will update more and reply to comments soon.
Take care (:
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Sunday Smiles
Just had some food leftover from a barbie.
Cup of coffee and notes.
And the studying begins!!
PS. 2 exams (theory + practical) that I need to ace. Got a 69% on the recent test, which was below average but Alhamd lellah I passed.
PPS. yesterday I flipped open my anatomy atlas in the math lab and this dude sitting across me asked if I was doing Medicine. I wanted to say "No, I'm doing engineering just like you but I happen to like looking at pictures of cadavers and organs", but I didn't. I am unnecessarily sarcastic at times. Bad habit that needs to be changed.
Cup of coffee and notes.
And the studying begins!!
PS. 2 exams (theory + practical) that I need to ace. Got a 69% on the recent test, which was below average but Alhamd lellah I passed.
PPS. yesterday I flipped open my anatomy atlas in the math lab and this dude sitting across me asked if I was doing Medicine. I wanted to say "No, I'm doing engineering just like you but I happen to like looking at pictures of cadavers and organs", but I didn't. I am unnecessarily sarcastic at times. Bad habit that needs to be changed.
Friday, May 29, 2009
Foto Friday
I shall expand Foto Friday. It will no longer be limited to photographs but also situational snapshots of my Fridays.
Today, I talked to a friend about Khutbah during Jummah. He insists that it should be done in Arabic, as this was the way it was done during the Prophet's (SAW) time. He sent me this link: http://books.themajlis.net/node/45
I asked several others about their opinions and basically, there are more people who believe that it is not a MUST to do it in Arabic because it would be pointless if noone in the masjid understood a word that was being said.
What language is your Jummah Khutbah delivered in?
Do you feel that having the khutbah in Arabic is a must/ provide both Arabic & native language/ any language is OKAY?
Today, I talked to a friend about Khutbah during Jummah. He insists that it should be done in Arabic, as this was the way it was done during the Prophet's (SAW) time. He sent me this link: http://books.themajlis.net/node/45
I asked several others about their opinions and basically, there are more people who believe that it is not a MUST to do it in Arabic because it would be pointless if noone in the masjid understood a word that was being said.
What language is your Jummah Khutbah delivered in?
Do you feel that having the khutbah in Arabic is a must/ provide both Arabic & native language/ any language is OKAY?
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Wasted.
Today I skipped uni.
Today I drank coffee at Dome, accompanying a friend who said she felt 'cranky'.
Today I let her come to my home and she sat at my table to study.
Today my friends from back home came to Perth and are staying at my house.
Today I found out that my family will be coming to Perth this weekend.
Today I had to tell my family to go stay at a hotel, because I have friends over.
Today I missed watching you getting that award.
Today I said things I wish I could take back.
Today I did many things I wish I could undo.
Today I did not study.
Today is wasted.
Today I drank coffee at Dome, accompanying a friend who said she felt 'cranky'.
Today I let her come to my home and she sat at my table to study.
Today my friends from back home came to Perth and are staying at my house.
Today I found out that my family will be coming to Perth this weekend.
Today I had to tell my family to go stay at a hotel, because I have friends over.
Today I missed watching you getting that award.
Today I said things I wish I could take back.
Today I did many things I wish I could undo.
Today I did not study.
Today is wasted.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Foto Friday
Update: We got snacks, bread and funky slipper socks in the City. My housemate thinks its a good idea to attach bells together with the furry balls already on the sock. Then, she wants to perform a dance for our other housemate. Did I mention that I live with wacky people?
My brothers covered the awrah of my baby Pooh. They gave him a skull cap and used a piece of cloth to make a pair of pants.I thought only girls did such things but apparently, boys find humor in such things too.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
MY TURN
How do you think I did? (:I had help from my housemate who had her first experience frying anchovies! Then afterwards, she helped me fry the remaining chickens while I did Dzuhr.
So, I just finished cooking a 2nd batch of rice and we have enough chicken to last til dinner tomorrow LOL.
I'm going to send this picture to my parents who doubt my cooking skills and laugh at me when I call my mom to ask her for recipes. Pffft.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Let's play the Waiting Game.
Tonight I played the Waiting Game. I waited for my parents, F and Y to come on Skype.
My parents usually Skype with me on Friday nights but I guess there's a first time to everything.
F just didn't come online at all today. :/
Y promised to come online today before leaving for home.
F says I am impatient.
But tonight, I won the Waiting Game. It wasn't easy...I wasted hours just staring at my notes or the laptop screen doing absolutely nothing but waiting. It's now Saturday so the wait is officially over. I won dear friends, I won.
See me jumping up and down, full of joy, celebrating my triumph. It's true I am impatient but when you're worth it, I can wait a lifetime.
My parents usually Skype with me on Friday nights but I guess there's a first time to everything.
F just didn't come online at all today. :/
Y promised to come online today before leaving for home.
F says I am impatient.
But tonight, I won the Waiting Game. It wasn't easy...I wasted hours just staring at my notes or the laptop screen doing absolutely nothing but waiting. It's now Saturday so the wait is officially over. I won dear friends, I won.
See me jumping up and down, full of joy, celebrating my triumph. It's true I am impatient but when you're worth it, I can wait a lifetime.
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