an empire of corncrap

Effects of An Ear-piece

2007-03-23T14:49:00.000+08:00

Salutations all,

The Big Day is coming, 35 more days to be exact.

I am still composed amidst the little hiccups here and there but something got me emo while riding on the way home but somehow made me smiled later.

While I was listening to the limited song playlist of mine from my handphone, the song 'Bila Aku Jatuh Cinta' by Nidji played. The 'surround effects' of wearing a helmet and the plugging of the earpiece sort of made the song felt alive. Amidst listening to it many times, I never had a sudden rush of emotions overcoming me just by that song.

For a moment, flashbacks of our first date where I realised that she was somewhat familiar and all came to mind. The LRT rides, the late night drives, our initial dates, the Bangkok trips, our 'neo print' moments, the movies watching, our crappy moments, the making funny faces part, our fave fast food moments, irritating the hell out of each other part and importantly the loving each other part always. *shy grins*

bila aku jatuh cinta…
jatuh cintabersama dirimu
peluk aku…dan ciumlah aku
sayang…

Ask Me How to Be A Hero

2007-02-20T00:24:00.000+08:00

Greetings everyone,

Its one of those random moments where I decide to update my blog yet again.

I must admit that I am a huge fan of the series Prison Break and Heroes. Its amazing yet fascinating how the creators or the writers come out with materials to keep fans like me drooling and craving for the next episode. The comic-like way as how the series Heroes is based upon somehow reminds me that Spiderman 3 is opening in May this year. After the Big Day is over. Yeay!!!

For now, I'll prob sleep and dream about being a hybrid hero of Peter Parker and Peter Petrelli. *Sleepy grins*

Oh anyway, I was given a Polo-T with the same title above at the back of it.

Never wore it before.

Yet to discover my special ability.

Hur hur

p.s: Save the cheerleader, save the world

come on arsenal!

2006-12-09T13:27:00.000+08:00

hey everyone,

let me begin this post by commenting a bit on Mourinho's comments ahead of the north london derby tomm night.

Asked if he would like to emulate the eye-catching football of Arsenal's 'Invincibles' of three seasons ago, when the Gunners went through an entire Premiership campaign unbeaten, Mourinho replied: 'Pretty when they were champions without defeat, yes. Not pretty when they finish fourth, not pretty when they had to win their last game to qualify for the Champions League.'

Aksyen seh ni mourinho.

Anyway...although i am a bit offended with his sarcastic remarks, I have to admit that somehow he has a point. Just hope it will 'spur' the gunners on, like last weekend's derby.

On a serious note, my mom has left for Hajj to do her pilgrimmage on Thurs morning. I was overjoyed and relieved when she called home yesterday afternoon at 1319hrs to update us that everything is well with her. May all of us 'doa' for her good health when she's there. Insya Allah.

p.s: With regards to my last few post on my agenda for the week.
Tuesday: Blank to be filled
The answer is: Registering for the Big Day with love and her dad! All went well. Alhamdulilah!

p.s.s: 140 more days... Tick tock tick tock....

16430

2006-12-03T23:10:00.000+08:00

16430, my half marathon tag number.

Alhamdulilah I manage to complete it in 2hrs 20 mins 23secs. Self clocked time. Guess I have to wait for the official results and see if it tally.

Back track a little, the gunners won the North Lodon derby by 3 nil yesterday. Not a comprehensive victory but I hope it will boost the morale for the cruncher against Porto to ensure qualification to the next round of the Champs Leauge.

Did sleep for a good 5 hours before waking up at 4am, bought bananas when topping up the petrol before picking up Irfan at 5am. Prayed Subuh at Sultan mosque before 'kelam kabut-ing' to Shaw Building to park and then jogged to the starting point, Esplanade Drive.

Even manage to wave at love who was at the opposite road, Suntec. Still on duty. Hehe.

There were lots and lots of people when we got there. Clear off excess waste water before doing last minute stretching. Soon we were off. It was a marvellous run as a whole, good running company, ample drinking points, the power gel works wonder and thankfully nice weather to round it all up.

Counting down to 2007 marathon.

p.s: Thanks to Irfan for being equally crappy and high spirits throughout the run. Sorry that I had to 'ditch' you in the last 5 km of the run. Looking forward to celebrating 20 years of friendship with a successful completing of 2007 marathon. Insya Allah.

p.s.s: Thanks to love for logistics arrangement; running attire and tranport. Your encouragement sms-es spurred me on. Join me soon? *Inviting smiles*

couplings

2006-11-29T15:56:00.000+08:00

- Best couple award -

Photo was taken before her bro's solemnisation at ROMM

mr adobe

2006-11-29T13:52:00.000+08:00

For bubu,

and the truth unfolds

2006-11-29T11:56:00.000+08:00

After almost a year of inactivity, I decide to resume this online journal of mine.

2 reasons for this, One: I am starting to get clueless of what's going on in the course that I am attending; and Two: I am quite exhausted after this morning run-walk-jog session.

A year that has passed has brought many memories which I will try to extract and share randomly here if my memory permits. Before I begin to dwell too much on the past, let us look forward to the upcoming events in this coming week or so.

Today: Curry Puffs Day
Thurs: Off Day
Fri: Work
Sat: Attend Wedding/ North London Derby
Sun: Half Marathon/ Another wedding
Mon: Work
Tues: Blank to be filled
Wed: Send Mak's luggage to airport
Thurs: Mak off for Hajj
Fri: Son missing his mom already

That's about it now. Will elaborate further soon..

perhaps perhaps perhaps

2005-11-03T15:24:00.000+08:00

I know its been a while since I failed to archive my random yet creative thoughts.

First and foremost, here is wishing all muslims Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri + Maaf Zahir Batin.

The initials bit of the 1st of Syawal has been productively spent on helping my mom with the housekeeping. Sigh, what to do. My parents only daughter has been married for 4 years. Actually I never mind all the cleaning bit. As a matter of fact, I take pride in the cleaning bit especially when it comes to my room.

Guess the only outstanding two things with regards to the house is; one, to get new couch set and paint the doors. I better be mindful to add to the probably ever increasing To-Do List of mine. Next year?

On a serious note, the beau apparently seems to be disturbed with an issue that came up on our most recent coffee sessions. Sheesh, for the first time I am feeling this strange excitement of discovering this journey of the relationship.

Welcome to Hal and Fad's Excellent Adventures!

p.s: Love, of course I remember "that" day! *grins*

farewell to velcro wallets

2005-09-09T11:34:00.000+08:00

After almost 2 decades of using such wallets which makes the "kruish kruish" sound, I have moved on to a gentlemanly looking wallet. Thank you to Ju-Man and beau for the leather wallet.

A slight problem though since there is the "kecing-kecing" sound made by the small change in my trousers pockets. *evil smiles*

p.s: Turning 25 on the 4th has been a blissful day despite having to work. Thank you all for the gifts and the best wishes.

p.s.s: I have 2 non-similar looking Arsenal mugs now. Hurray!

ever wonder why corncrap

2005-09-06T11:52:00.000+08:00

After much consideration and consultation with my board of consigliere, I have decided to reveal the self definition of corncrap.

"Ready?"

Not much to it except that its just a combination of the words corny and crappy which I seems to be full of those at times. Those close to me can vouch for that. *silly grins*

defining it

2005-09-03T11:45:00.000+08:00

To fully utilise those fast food tear out coupons, we decide to choose a remote outlet where we have yet to venture together.

The tray liner kind of ignited my 'corncrap' brilliant ideas before I consumed my meal. The fast food joint is currently having a contest where it allows customers to capture their favourite moments when consuming its food or being in one of its joints.

How about these ideas for a favourite moment to be captured on film:
1) breaking into one of the outlets after closing time
2) pretending to behead the mascot
3) its food remains infested with rats and roaches

*sick, evil yet harmless smiles*

my fave drenched abercrombie tee

2005-08-28T22:28:00.000+08:00

Yes, that fave grey tee of mine soaked with sweat as I 'effortlessly' completed the 10km Real Run earlier. 1 hour and 10 mins of continuous running except for the one bit I stopped to tie my shoe-laces. So what's next for me?

1) utilising my 40% New Balance Voucher by investing in a new jooging shoe
2) a digital watch
3) a running headband which I hope to look ridiculous in
4) light weight and 'dry-sweat fast' running singlets, likely to be sponsored by Fad Inc. *evil smiles*
5) shorts that will lessen the impact of abrasion on my groin area, probably a pair of tights for that matter
6) gearing up and looking forward to run a 21km distance in the coming December Singapore Standard Chartered Marathon. *ambitious smirks*

p.s: You guys know I am just kidding about the silly running head band kan?

p.s.s: To the MD of Fad Inc, thank you for your continuing support.

Some Nots

2005-08-27T09:12:00.000+08:00

The weekends are here....

p.s: never drink water when a sudden urge to sneeze is likely to happen. Thankfully for me when it did happen at work, no one was there to witness the saga. Yes, the saga where I sneezed and in the process blurted out my water-filled mouth. I could only afford a silly laughter and look around for any eye-witnesses.

-Do enjoy the weekends-

Lustful Inspirations

2005-08-13T11:57:00.000+08:00

Couldn't resist the temptations animore....Unlocked the drawer which kept most of my prized possesions including 'that' cd. As my eyes fixated on the PC screen, so does begins the drooling bit...

Conclusion= Yummy!

Sorry love but after nora's comments, I just can't help checking out the Bangkok photos again... *silly grins*

p.s: you must be wondering about the migration blog transition. I am amazed myself....

sillily me ideas

2005-07-08T01:19:00.000+08:00

A silly thought came to my mind while I was watching Star Wars Episode IV- A New Hope.

What if the DVD special features in it gives you the options language apart from just the normal subtitle options. Its already available right? But, what if the language is based on the different Star Wars characters. Interesting? You may choose to watch the movie in Ewoks, Chewie's, R2D2 or Jabba the Hutt's language.

For starters, one can of course choose to watch episodes of Star Wars where all characters do the Yoda talk. *greenish grins*

a box of cars

2005-07-07T23:06:00.000+08:00

Yes, I admit. Its been a slump in the process of me 'feeding' the possible readers to this blog of mine. Probably you should be in envy of those who I guess have been 'lucky' to spend their time with me when jest and crappy ideas are at my disposal.

'keane' on living

2005-05-28T15:41:00.000+08:00

Its almost been 3 weeks of my non-existence in this blog of mine. With the Star Wars fever and all, thus let me summarise the weeks in my version of trilogy.
Episode I: Gluttony Menace
There has been plenty of food savoury with Chocolate Fondue at Coffee Club, comtemplating of what to eat at Marche, the normal late night suppers at Indian food joints, the desserts and the coffee from West Coast Park McCafe, breakfast buffet spread for 4 mornings at Berjaya Redang Beach Resort, BBQ dinner cum buffet on the last nite there and lastly spicy Thai lunch at this chic place at KL Times Square. Oh yes, Dunkin Donuts as well... Yummy
* Greedy grins*
Episode II: Attack of the Flu Bug
Aniwae, I was at Pulau Redang from the 18th to 22nd May. Irfan (my primary school friend) and me were looking forward to take up the PADI Open Water Dive Course there. With the crash course diving package that lasted all throughout the 4 days , it seems a hectic holiday for me despite being in a beach resort. *Sighs* There was much fun though especially when we start to don our wetsuits, the scuba gear before off we go down under. Just the depths of the swimming pool initially but then 7m at the house reef. *I like!*
Seems to have not much problem in the equalizing bit; a skill that divers need to acquire as one slowly descend underwater so as to not pressurize our ears. Something like that. *Confused grins*. One just needs to pinch the nose then blow out your nose, then you will feel your ears 'popped' out.
Night before our last 2 open water dives.
Condition: Miserable in bed, runny nose, crumpled toilet paper strewn at the side of my bed. All this amidst the panadol and Irfan's sinus medication dissolving in my body system.
Psyched myself in the morning to think that I am feeling better but the effect totally die off when there I was out at the open sea, getting ready to go underwater but failed to equalise. Upon failing to do so again after my 2nd attempt, Farouk our diving instructor confirmed with me on my health status. Complained to him about the bothering occasional runny nose. He then advised me to make my way slowly to the shore and wait for the diving boat to retrieve us back later.
There then sat a boy looking glum as he failed miserably in building sandcastle as he waits all by himself at the remote beach.
Episode III: Revenge of the Literates
Apart from the getting sick bit, I have been trying to console myself by telling that I am due to fall sick at this point of time of the year. (It's been a year since I was last miserably sick aniwae) *sore loser smiles*
Plus, the Redang trip has somehow re-ignited my passion for reading yet again. 'Rebel without a Crew' by Robert Rodriguez turns out to be great company during my miserable blocked nose nights in Redang.
An official journal on how this film student made his breakthrough film with a budget of 7k although he had initially meant to cater it for the Spanish video market. Remarkably, he did everything on his own. The lightings, the editting, the producing, the script-writing, just name it. A truly one man show film production. The movie I am talking about is 'El Mariachi'. Kind of made me look forward to buy and watch the DVD.
p.s: finally got a copy of it. storyline is kick ass though the other elements like cast, acting and effects were poor. kudos to him since its a freaking low budget movie.
p.s.s: Robert Rodriguez's Sin City is a must see if you had enjoyed Quentin's Kill Bill Part 1 & 2. Dark, gruesome and sinister.
Aniwae, back to the me being a bookworm all over again. I followed up the reading bit with Irfan's book since I was done with the El Mariachi book. Paulo Coelho's Veronika Decides to Die. It makes you somehow marvel about how life may turns out for someone. Bouts of depression, fear of being misunderstood, loneliness, pusuit of love, freedom of being yourself are issues which are mentioned in the book and how it has an effect on me personally. *emo and pondering into wall look*

A Toys R Us Card

2005-05-08T15:41:00.000+08:00

Heavy rain + non-visor helmet + impatience = leaving bike at work
So thats what I did. Had breakfast with the Handy-Man only before going to Toys R Us as Handy-Man was looking for a gift for his 1 year old niece. In the process, I marvelled at toys which I deemed that will look fantastically great on my cupboard. Fire trucks, car models, robots, figurines, toys which I had yearned to have since small.
Instead, I purchased 2 pair of fireman raincoat which comes with a toy axe, a water fillable fire extinguisher, a bogey communication set and an inflateable fire hose. I can just imagine how cute my 2 elder nephews will look in them. Oh yes, there's the fireman hat as well. I better bear in mind to keep their photos of them in it uploaded here when my siblings comes here to gather for my mother's birthday late this month. *Smiles widely*
p.s: I want to be a Toys R Us Kid!
Oh yes, Happy Mother's Day to all!

are all desserts sweet?

2005-04-25T23:29:00.000+08:00

1957hrs

Its like barely 12 hours ago when I last logged in and made an attempt to update the blog.
Same condition; refreshing shower and still smiling to myself at how the week has concluded brilliantly enough on a personal note. *grins wide*

The week had started with a neat haircut in preparation for Thursday's awards presentation. I have to give the barber some credit for meticulously ensuring that he remove tiny 'fallen' hair on my neck. While reflecting on my trimmed side and rear, I can't help but overheard this boy telling another barber in the shop that he wants a 'student' haircut. I started to wonder if I am always going to go to a barber shop for the next 25 yrs and repeat these lines myself.

"Side and rear, slope. Top, just trimmed abit. Sideburns natural."
"High slope? Can also. "

Aniwae, moving on from the 'haircut economics', I realised its that period where random acquaintances seek me for financial help. Puts me in a spot sometimes. Its like you do have that spare cash but its money you probably intend to put aside for that pool in the need of any emergency that arises. *Sighs*

The dinner cum Murni's so called bachelorette party did materialise on the sauturday night finally. Despite the absence of the proposed stripped dancers, it was a splendid evening for all of us and of course the bride to be. Nice ambience + 'yummy' looking food at Sofra was summed up with photos snapped to remember the joyous occasion. We then shifted from the long dinner table to the 'cosy circle seats' area for desserts and the revelation of Az's surprise birthday cake. *grins widely*

maybe tommorow

2005-04-25T00:26:00.000+08:00

Sunday morning and all showered as I sat amazed at how the saturday night had unfolded and then concluded with breakfast.

Another week unfolds and the rewards reaped as it ends.

p.s: Apologies for the bummed gums and the wrong view of sunrise.

off the ball

2005-04-18T15:13:00.000+08:00

180405 @ 0013hrs

I must admit that it has been a splendid end to the week after it has started boringly enough especially with the over indulgence in bumming around the house.
Irfan and I had earlier went to HV for supper + to check out the match tat will determine who the gunners be facing in the finals. 4-1 to the Red devils who went all out firing to prove their worth after a difficult week of criticisms. We were distracted by a lot of 'off the ball' incidents especially by the beautiful machines that zoomed past the kopitiam and the array of good looking people.

The night was concluded with the realization of a common disinterest we have in a particular type of women. *Evil grins*

Oh yah, thanks dude for lending me Lisa Ono's Questa Bossa Mia. The soothing sounds seems to allure me into taking up dance class. Halmy dancing? Not really a feast to the eyes. *Hur hur*

Sunday morning didn't start out that well though. Played in a friendly soccer match that resulted in a two foot tackle lunged at me when I was playing keeper for the 2nd half. Badly bruised my right ankle; can see the studs marking. If that bugger was wearing my steel studded boots, I be in tears already. *Ouch*

My thursday and friday were brilliant as well too.
Passed my 2A evaluation despite attempting it twice in a day. Asked an online friend out for supper. She turns out to be a great companion especially countless moments where we made a fool of ourselves and seems to get on each other nerves just to irritate. *Smiles sillily*.

p.s: i just hope she finds the ride on the LRT equally as interesting as it had been the night before. *pondering smiles*

p.s.s: taken as a proof that one's looks can differ much from a photo. weird? *but i like*

Und das ist erst der Anfang

2005-04-14T10:11:00.000+08:00

10 Apr
Did my last session of runs as the IPPT day looms.Continuous running lasted for 20 minutes. *pants & grunts*

Watched Sepet, a Malaysian film which relates a story of a Chinese boy falling in love with a Malay gal and the implications that arise from it. I admit that this movie will be there in my list of all time fave movies. It rates highly with the likes of Serendipity, Turn Left Turn Right, Notting Hill and whatever that is listed in my profile.
Yes, I admit I have a weakness for lovey dovey movies like that *grins shyly*

http://www.sepet.com.my/

p.s: Thank you Handy-Man and his brother 'Ned Kelly'!

11 Apr 05
Bum around at home. Act of watching sitcoms; Everybody Loves Raymond and Grounded for Life rekindled
High moments- Eating maggi mash potato from 7/11 at midnight. Sudden yearning for Popeye's.

12 Apr 05
Dread going for the IPPT. The blazing hot sun sums up my mood as I pulled through miserably for the static stations. 2.4km run was as I had expected, 11.17min. On the positive note, I ended the runs without heavy panting or exhaustion. *All smiles*

13 Apr 05
On leave. Bum around again at home. Watched several episodes of the Chappelle show, a black dude stand up comedian who never fails to entertain with his skits that seems to mock everything.
Managed to watch this German film, Just The Beginning.
Its about this gal who is in a relationship where the bf seems to be committed to work than her. So one day, this gal Anna who was trying to call her friend, accidentally dialed the wrong number and got this stranger, Micheal instead. So the phone call actually led to each of them having a liking for each other. A lost of connection tho leads to a different turn and interesting twist to the relationship. It's movies which plays around with destiny that will always engage and captivate me without fail.

Makes me wonder if I am able to experience such similar screenplay in life.

http://www.german-cinema.de/archive/film_view.php?film_id=413

p.s: thanks to ju-man's beau for sharing this wonderful movie with me

saturday night

2005-04-12T06:18:00.000+08:00

9 Apr 05
Woke up as early at 7am, made my bed and did some 'leftover' housework. The Valuation Officer coming over to our place to take photos of the flat at a quarter after 8am.

The photo shoot barely lasted 10 minutes before she took off. My mom made burgers for breakfast. Had 2 of those; could have more if there were more. I can imagine myself being 'Jughead' from the Archies Comics. *smiles*. Decided not to go back to bed so off I went to randomly pick from my pile of unwatched DVDs. Saturday's early morning screening will be Laws of Attraction starring Julianne Moore and Pierce Brosnan.

Checked with Ah-Neo if he be going to Fik's place later in the afternoon for the baby shower thingy. Apparently not. Guess, I nap for a while before going over. Woke up at 1pm, showered and rode to Fik's place. Not much of a crowd yet. I was starving already so when the couple invited me to eat, I did not hesitate to the normal line of "Later lah, I just got here. Let me settle down for a while." Went to the buffet table and filled my plate. *gluttony grins*

Fik and wifey didnt really have much opportunity to entertain me much as they always do with the rest of guest that starts to flood their house. Of course the centre of attraction was still Aqil Aufa, the newborn who opened his eyes to the world on 1st March 05. Their parents have begin to label me as Halmy, the godfather. *Godfather Theme playing in the background*

Ouh aniwae, I made a new friend today. This Primary 3 girl, who is the cousin of Fik's wife. Interesting child I must say. There I was in Fik's study room trying to be oblivious to the growing number of guests when this girl actually sat down beside me and started chatting. From jobs, ambitions, exam marks, art capabilities. her prefect duties in her school and lotsa more. what made it more captivating was that she was fluent and she reminded me of the first nephew of mine, Azym.

It was freaky though when there was a moment when her relatives came into the room and asked her if she has made a new friend. To my amusement,she said " This is my boyfriend". I laughed out loud as I shake my head in dissapproval. I find it interesting that I seem to enjoy her company despite her age, though I asked her if 10 years from now if she will actuall recall this conversation she's had with a guy 16 years her senior. I doubt she will; Me? I will, if this blog still exist then. It will be impressive if I religeously update the blog till lets say I m 30 then there is option to print it like a journal for me to compile. Not the normal Go to 'File' in IE and 'Print' option. It be like an autobiography for keeps.

Before I left Fik's place, a common friend of ours actually ask for my number which I find it strange. Let's say it got weird when she actually messaged me later in the evening if I wanted to go out. I guess I define it as weird cause I wasn't expecting it.

Middlesboro vs Arsenal @ 10pm.

Gunners won by a goal scored by Pires. Lucky us!

lousy times

2005-04-05T09:17:00.000+08:00

Had a satisfying friday which happens to be my 1st day off. Knocked off from work; handing and taking over was fairly a smooth transition, met some guys from work for breakfast and gossip about work which constructively means sharing reflective moments.*pondering grins*. Breakfast + coffee almost end at a quarter before noon.

Nap for barely half an hour before my mom woke me up for friday prayers. As I showered, I m wondering if Ju-Man is still meeting me at the mosque later. The sermon was about racial tolerance; fairly appropriate with the Pope's death barely a week ago. The imam mentioned there is a need for us to know and understand one's other beliefs and cultures. My trip to Bali in the early week of April kind of enlighten me on the Balinese Hindus then. *wide grin*

1415hrs
Tried to nap a bit before my bike practical starts at 1545hrs. Guess my body system refuse to hibernate for a while cause it has a tendency to just shut down automatically. Msn; to keep me my mind alert for now. With Murni online and asking if I could help to circulate her wedding cards to friends, I decided that a dinner-cum Murni's bachelorette party sometime next week would be greatly anticipated by the rest.

Emailed the guys and gals reminding them of Murni's wedding and working out a date where every single recipients of the email will be available. (up to this point, still no date yet) *sigh*

Bike practical was somehow fun. The instructor got me to become his pillion as he demonstrate how to do the figure 8 and e-brake smoothly. It must seem comical for the rest of the trainees to see me at the back of a Super 4 trying to grip my legs or holding on to the tank tightly. I guess it was a learning and valuable experience for me; I m saying this not just because I passed the stage earlier. * evil grins*

Got home,changed to my shorts and off I ran to Bukit Gombak Stadium. Did stretches before I clocked my 2.4km run. 14 minutes ++. Shucks. I have to take consolation that probably my run to the stadium somehow drained my energy. *sore loser sighs* Jogged back slowly as I tell myself that I need to jog regularly before the 12th as IPPT is on that day.

Chicken rice for dinner; I just realised that my only other meal this whole day was breakfast then. The fourth season of Smallville just started today. Kind of got myself engrossed watching it, must be the kristen kreuk factor. Now I cant wait for next friday's episode. *wide smile*

-Enjoy the weekends-