Thur, Fri, Sat

27 October 2005 (Thursday)

First up would like to wish a friend of mine, Mindy a happy birthday. With that done to the main events of the day. Dad took leave from today, tomorrow and the whole of next week. So went shopping for baju raya. This year told mum that I would rather play it simple. Jeans and polo T would be enough for me. Wouldn't want to spent loads of cash on nice looking shirts which I would only wear once or twice a year. At least with polo Ts I could use them to go to school. Didnt go far today just Jurong point. Bought a pair cargo pants and white polo T at Bossini and a pair of jeans at Giordano. Broke my fast at Banquet. Then shop a little while more then head home.

28 October 2005 (Friday)

Wake up, showered then drove dad and me to Assyakirin Mosque for Friday prayers. Getting used to the car already. One bad thing about this Mazda Premacy is that its bigger than the average car so It takes awhile for me to get use to the big dimensions. Its much harder to park and drive due to its length and weight. Luckily for me its automatic.

After friday prayers, drove down to Geylang with the family. Looked for my sisters' baju kurungs. Although its a Friday its still damn packed. Saw a lot of Mats and Minahs, tsk Such a waste. Anyway I tought I saw familiar face among the crowds today. Met her on the net, in hi5 to be exact. But we hardly talked/chat nowadays ah. She looks much prettier in person I might add. Didn't approached her. Was kinda shy plus my parents and her parents are around. So yeah admired her from afar. Wanted to break fast at Arnold's but again its crowded. Bought some food stuffs from the bazaar and broke our fast in the car. Then we head down to the old Rex theater for Hainanese Chicken rice at Cameron.

Head down to My uncle's place to picked up Nenek. She would be celebrating hari raya this year over at my place. So this year Its the first time we will be playing host. In fact both my grandmothers will be here this Hari raya. I hope my house can stand the load. haha.

This year the fasting month felt shorter than usual. 3 weeks pass by like nobody's business. Before I knew it Hari raya is next week. Had not really prepared for Hari raya. More like I've not yet gotten into the raya mood yet. I think this year hari raya will pass by as fast as the fasting month. Haiz another raya alone I guess. Haha. It's ok. There's still next year though.

29 October 2005 (Today)

Dad woke me up today, asked me to bring down the curtains and to change the cushion covers. Took a rather long shower. Little did I know a surprise is waiting for me on my bed. Wasn't wearin my glasses but I spotted the letter on the bed as soon I entered my room. Close and locked the door, draw the curtains close and still wrapped in my towel I ripped open the letter. And this was in it....



My pride and joy for this month. My driver's license and Mum handed over the extra keys to the car. So I guess officially the car is half mine now. Did my chores. and now here I am updating my blog. So I guess my morning started out great. I hope it last till the evening. I guess I'll blog later. Right now I gonna go admire my Driving license hehe....

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Back again

Halu sorry for the 3 days absence. Hadn't got the time to blog. Anyway lets start off with last saturday.

22 October 2005 (Saturday)

Went out with the old crew. The usual bunch from Jurongville Secondary Zul, Fizz, Rudy, Rey, Fidi, Azrul and Sham. It's not the full group though. Farihin and Farhan couldn't make it I think. Fizz, Rudy and Fidi brought along their girlfriends.

Met up at Jurong East Entertainment outside McDonalds. Usually we would all go out by takin the trains and buses, but this year, Most of us have our license already. Sham drove while Zul, Fidi, Fizz and Rudy brought their bikes. As for me? well dad is using the car plus Its only been 2 days since I pass. Still don't have the confidence to drive alone yet. But hopefully come hari raya I would be able to drive alone.

So after everyone had arrived we head down to Geylang. The place was fully packed man. There was hardly any room to move. One of the reasons why I don't really like going down to Geylang.
Initially had wanted to break our fast at Arnold's but the que was too damn long. In the end we ate at Estella. Rudy wasn't feeling weel so he went home early. After dinner we sat for awhile, talked about old times and update each other about each other's lives. Then walked around geylang for awhile enjoying the sights and sounds. Soon it was time for us to bid our farewell. Sham sent me home. Thanks man. Anyway enjoyed myself and can't wait to meet up with them again this Hari raya....

23 October 2005 (Sunday)

Nothing much happened today. Drove down to My uncle's place to picked up the porridges. Then help dad distribute the porridges near my flat area. The response isn't that good. So I guess next year the Jawatankuasa won't be distributing porridges anymore.

That night broke my fast at Grandma's house and yes I drove the car. haha. Feels weird to see dad relaxing at the passenger seat and me in the driver's seat. haha. Anyway. Grandma cooked curry crabs. yum yum. Ape lagi aku lantak lah habis-habisan. haha sorry can't help it but Can't find the right expression in english. My england not that powderful you know. haha. only B3. Anyway its been awhile since I had crabs ah. So I dig in like there's no tomorrow.

24 October 2005 (Monday)

Nothing much. Went to school for FYP then go home break fast then sleep

25 October 2005 (Today)

Nothing much also. Went to school for FYP then go home. Had rice with Ayam masak lemak chili padi(Chicken cooked with chili padi gravy) Is that the correct translation? haha. nvm. After prayers help myself to a few of the kueh raya mom had finish baking. Im sorta her unofficial tester. Haha. So far she had made Suji and some kind of cheese cookie. Kueh Tart she said she will make last because if she make it early by the time hari raya comes it will be all gone. hehe guess who is the culprit *hint hint*, *hint hint*.

So now here I am updating my blog listening and downloading hari raya songs. Trying to get into the raya spirit. Only 8 more days left. haha anyway till next time ciao...

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007 Has a license to kill. S8602021A has finally got a license to Drive...

Yes people, you read it right. I've finally got my Driving license. 19 October 2005 at 10.15 am. That was my TP date. Lets start off with what happen in the morning.

Slept early the night before, so I was pretty much awake during sahur. Didnt plan to sleep after sahur. Took my time to shower. Left home at 8am. Reached BBDC around 8.30am. My warm up was scheduled at 9.15am, So I was pretty much very early. Slack around in the pretty much empty BBDC. Listen to my MP3 player till it was almost time for the warm-up.

I was pretty tense during the warm up. I even strike down 1 pole during parking. But I told myself to relax and drive like I always do. After the warm up It was time for the real deal. Was waiting outside the briefing room when I met my Cuz, Kak Wati. Apparently she's here for her Final theory. (This is her 3rd attempt i think, cant remember what she said). Told her Im here for my TP and she was overly excited haha. Promise her that I will message her once Im done.

Then before I knew it, It was time. Was called into the briefing room for the balloting of the tester and test route. My name was the first to be called out Haha and I got test route 6. Teck Whye area. The good thing about this test route is there is no U-turn. There was another malay kakak(sister) in the room and she also got route number 6. Talk to her for awhile. Found out that this is her 3 attempt. Told her 3rd times a charm and hopefully she could pass this time round. Bid each other good luck and we are on our way. Of all the luck in the world, It started to rain heavily. Looking on the bright side, There won't be any testing of the emergency brake. Read a fast prayer and off I start the test.

I did pretty well this time except that the road was a little slippery so I kinda strike a kerb while trying to enter the S-course. Well 4 points already. Reassured myself and carried on driving. Manage to clear the circuit courses with ease. Next was the outside road. As mention above I was given Teck Whye area. Not much problem except that there was one time I gotten into the wrong lane. Almost missed the exit but manage to lane change in time, but 4 points added for lane changing abruptly. So far 8 points confirm. Was getting nervous. Calm myself down and told myself whatever happens, I did my best.

Return back to BBDC and again was lead into the briefing room for the debrief and results. Apparently the tester hadnt mark my test paper yet. It was pretty much untouch. So he mark it right there and then. The 8 marks confirm was there plus a few other minor mistakes like wide turning and such. Making a total of 16 points. Not the best but who cares I pass!!!! Watched a little video on road safety then paid for my license and finally I've become a Qualified Driver.

A lot of my friends and family members sms and called to find out how I had fared. Told them the good news and soon the news spread like wild fire. More messages of congratuations came. Haha to all those who sent me those messages THANK YOU... So now I can finally join ranks with those drivers on the road.

Watched out Singapore, A new driver has finally emerged...

Just got back from Jurong point. Had a mini celebration at Pizza hut. My family and me. Syarah was so exicted I dunno why. Like as if she was the one who got the license. haha. Am pretty full and content right now oh and not to mention extremely happy. Cant stop beaming since 10.15am this morning. Haha.

Anyways thats all for today. Thanks for reading. Dear readers and in case you're wondering. Yes I would gladly give you a ride If you ask me nicely. hehe. Gd nite...

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Monday, Monday, Monday

Halu its the starting of a new week and Im getting excited. Can't sleep at night. TP is getting nearer and also this Saturday going out with my secondary school friends. Its been awhile man. Hadn't really seen any oh them since god knows when. Only communicate thru MSN or smses. I wonder how they are doing. I guess I'll know this saturday. Most of them either riding or driving there I heard. Wah power. I guess I'll be the only one without a Car. haha nevermind I think by Hari Raya I would be driving already. Anyway thats my aim to get my license before Hari Raya. It's about time I take over the driving from my dad. Either that or I'm backup driver.

Grandma and Mum pretty excited. Oh boy I guess its "Boy!!!! boleh drive Nyayi/Mama gi pasar" Haha. Then my sis, Syaz also. During buka today she told me her plan. That I would drive her to school. Then I will pick her up also. She even goes into detail like, She will stand at the main gate waiting. I will come zooming in. Come out and open her door for her. AS IF..... Haha my sis and her wild imaginations. About sending and fetching her home I've got nothing against it. But opening the door for her? Yeah right.

Didnt do much today. Practically slept the whole day (lazy pig). Help mum buy some groceries. Then entertain Syarah for a while. She's kinda taking up Comedy nowadays. She would read my joke book and then she would try impress my family and me. Except that I've read that joke book like a million times. 90% of the time I could answer her and she would be so impress on how I know most of the answers. BUt the cute thing is she would try and try to find a joke which I would not know. Thus the 10%. Then she would be beaming to herself. Kinda like a self satisfaction that she finally beat me. Haha. But most of the time she would give up on the book and make up a joke of her own. Haha. Nonsensical ones complete with nonsensical answers.

Kids can be so innocent at times. After Buka, played Ninja Gaiden(complete it again) and Xmen legends(complete it again also). Getting bored with the games I have at home. Need new games except that I have no money now. Spent it all on my driving. Blame the TP test. So expensive. Plus later If I were to pass I still need to pay $50 for the Card. Everything also need to pay. Have expected that the card would be free. Kinda like a prize for passing the test. But no still need to pay.

The other day had a little joke with one of my old friends. Imagine drivers would pass out like soldiers. Top student becomes the Parade commander. All the cars form up in platoon level. Imagine National Day parade except instead od soldiers, Imagine cars. haha. Then the marching out or rather Driving out. Haha and the pandang ke kanan. Imagine the cars driving on the 2 right wheels with the 2 left wheels in the air. Haha nonsensical.

Ok lah before I began any other Nonsensical comments. I better stop now. Till later Gd nite...

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A typical friday

Another typical Friday. Nothing interesting today. Woke up for sahur after Subuh went back to sleep. Went for friday prayers with dad. Oh yeah Dad's feeling much better today. Had nice time talking in the car. Then spent the whole day either glued to my xbox or the tellie. Break fast then blah blah blah.......

haha pretty boring huh. Well maybe you guys might wanna check out this website. www.stupidvideos.com Pretty hilarious. Stupid people doing stupid things. Confirm to tickle your funny bone. If not then sue me. ( Nah kidding. Seriously don't sue me ).

So yeah. Thats pretty much what happened today. Hopefully tomorrow proves to be more exciting. Or I'll probably rot....

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13 October 2005

First up I would like to wish my TKD brother Syahidin a happy 19th Brithday. Well bro Its the last of the teenage years. Enjoy while it last. Coz we only become teenagers once.

In today's news.....

Almost woke up late for his driving lesson. Fortunately the MRT and the bus seem to be travelling faster than they use to. Either that or time had suddenly slowed down. Today's driving performance was better than usual. Maybe because of this particular Instructor. The first time I met was was way back during my 2nd lesson. I was newbie, but he instructed me like as if I had been driving all my life. Ok maybe that was a little exaggerating. So driving back then was like every 10mins I would stall at least twice. After that lesson, I would always pray I wouldn't have to see him again. But unfortunately he was in fixed instructor group I was assigned to. So cannot escape. Met him a couple of lessons after that. But Everytime I'm with him I tend to perform badly. I dunno why. Maybe he's jinx or its my mentality.

Either way today saw his name on my reporting slip and my heart when "OH NO" but I kept myself cool. Turn up the volume on my mp3 player and try to relax. Craig David's I don't love you no more was playing. Humm to the tune and I coax myself to perform today. Hey my TP just around the corner and I can't afford to blow this revision off. So yeah surprisingly I did perform today and the instructor was particularly nice also. Maybe he was happy to see me inprove. haha. He even ask me to sms him my TP results. I think underneath that fierce face he cares awwwww. haha enough about my driving.

Next. Dad went for an operation today. Apparently, he hasn't been too well for the past few weeks. Found some stones in him kidney. Due to the waste materials in the urine not completely dissolving, so they crystalize. Depending on the size it can either pass out of the kidney or get lodged in the tude which carries the urine from the kidney to the bladder and cause severe pain in the lower back and radiates to the side or groin.
Kinda feel sorry for him, seeing him in this state. Couldn't sleep, sit or even stand properly. I wish I could do something what what can I do? At most I could do is pray. So yeah after my driving sms mum to ask about dad's op. It seems the op was successfull. Thank God.

Reached home to find him watching tv but still feeling a little pain from the op. Left him alone to rest. Syaz brought her friend home again. Its not like I mind though. Am used to it already. We treat her like another part of the family.

Went to Jurong point to buy food for buka coz mum lazy wanna cook. Bought chicken rice for the family while I and Meera had noodle. After dinner watch "A Goofy movie" with Syarah, then played X-men legends for a while and now here I am updating my blog.

Another day gone, a brand new day begins. Till next time. ciao

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The hits and misses for the day

You know one good thing about this fasting month is that people don't get angry easily. I know because I choose not to blow my top today. They say that the fasting month is a holy month where satan and his minions get tied up and we humans are free of his evil whisperings. So you might guess since there are no devils there are no sins. Nope wrong. You forget that we are humans and humans are prone to error. Each and everyone of us have urges and needs. So even without the devil's help we can submit to our needs/urges/desires. So be mindful. I don't mean that you have to fully devote yourself to god or pray 24hrs a day or lock yourself in your room refuse to watch tv or even listen to the radio scared that they might corrupt your mind. All I'm saying is that be careful of what you do and say. Be yourself, be mindful and hopefully god is there watching over you.

Ok enough of mumbo-jumbo. Here's what happen today. Woke up around 11 as usual. Rush down to school only to find out that there is No FYP today. Apparently yesterday my group mates have already sent the PCB board out for fabrication so It will propably take about 1 week to finish. At the mean time we are free. So I walk into the project room saw my TSO and ask eh where are my group mates? Surprise surprise they are at home and here I am in school AND NOBODY BOTHERED TO TELL ME. Oh and you ask where I was yesterday? I was having my driving lessons at BBDC and I have inform them days ago, so they knew I was not coming.

So ok lets just say that my groupmates are I really on good terms right now. Basically Its my fault. Always turning up late for the project work. Saying I don't do my job leaving them to do all the work. Ok ok I admit I was in the wrong. But I did do my part. To tell you the truth, If It weren't for me the PCB wouldn't be ready for fabrication so soon. The way they were doing the work it would have taken ages. It might sound biase as this is my point of view but I feel like they lack, I dunno how to put it um hands-on-experience-work? They do thinks without really thinking. They don't dare to take risk and they are the kind who follow the book kind of person. Really-really follow the book I mean. To them there is only one way of doing things and that is to follow the book. They say its group work. So everyone has to contribute. I gave them suggestions on how to approach a certain task. But they say "No cannot" "Cannot do like that". I'm getting sick and tired of being left out and not taken seriously. All this while I've endured all their craps and insults. But I just kept quiet. I know that they are just joking around. But still ARGH I dunno how many times I have written it down here.

Breath Syafiq Breath...

Ok where was I. Oh yes. So you didnt inform me that there was no fyp today. Fine thats alright with me. I'll brush it aside. I assume you had forgotten. The other day you were saying that we had been friends for a long time and a little argument between friends is rather stupid and we should kiss and make up. Sure I will. I forgive you for this little joke of not informing me. I bet you are at home laughing you ass out when you found out I was in school. Ok sure fine. Do whatever you want. Make fun of me. I don't care. Im getting immune to your craps already.

haiz. So readers, everytime you read my blog you get to know a little more about me and whats happening in my life. Kinda pathetic isn't it. Well what to do. That's my life. You know now would be a good time to have a girlfriend. Someone whom I could talk to and share my pain. But I ain't that fortunate haha. So who do I talk to went Im alone. Well usually I'll just talk to myself. They are so many voices in my head that its getting pretty noisy up there. Maybe Im going insane. Nah wont happen. There I go talking crap again. better stop now or I'll start crapping up again.....

"Help take me drunk, Im home"

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Syafiq's Return

Hi guys. Due to the overwhelming response, I've decided to start blogging again. A lot has happen during this long absence. The last I worte was about Operation: facelift, which has long been accomplished. It didn't really turn out as I had initially planned but It turn out better I might say. Currently there is no bed. So im basically sleeping on 2 mattresses. Which I don't really mind. Cleaned out my wadrobe and threw out 3 trash bags full of clothes. Well not exactly throw we sold them to the Karang Guni. So now my cupboard looks so empty. Which is good. It means I can buy new clothes. Been eyeing an Adidas t-shirt, an adidas sweater and adidas pants. Haha well you can say that I'm kinda Adidas oriented, Can't get enough of those 3 stripes.

Next on my to do list is to update my Spiderman comic collection which I already have. Now waiting for the next issue to be pubished.

Next is driving. Well almost done. Lets just say my TP is just around the corner. Nope I ain't gonna say when. Its gonna be a surprise. Will let you know the results when the time comes. At the mean time just check for updates.

Having fun? well yes and no. My friends and I have found a new hot spot. X-square near Plaza Singapura. Its like playing Lan games except with X-box. We mostly play Halo 2. Since Its one of the few games which offers system link.

Just had my exams a few weeks ago. Hopefully I can pass. Starting to have doubts whether I can go to university. It's so hard nowadays. At the rate I'm going I may have to rely on my cca points or become like those special cases. Well whatever it is, I pray I make it thru.

Now another problem. FYP. A bigger headache. Suppose to have my holidays now but instead the 3rd year students have to come back for Final Year Projects from 8 to 5. It sucks I know. But what can I do. Its part of the criteria to pass this module.

The fasting month is here again(Hurray) which means in a Months time Its Hari Raya again( Double Hurray). Haha it may seem childish but I can't wait for Hari raya. The food, meeting friends and relatives, not to mention the Green packets. Haha I'm getting old for green packets but seriously, If given I take am not holding back. There I go all money minded. Haiz I wish I were a few years younger.

Well its almost 1am gotta go hit the sack. Need to wake up for sahur then later still need to go for FYP. Haiz life of a 19 year old, what can be more exciting? haha gotta run ciao....

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