Friday, July 28, 2006

Updates

Syarah's ok now. It was around 5 that I check the temp again. 37.8 degress. So yeah her fever has goen down and guess what, she's complaining of stomachache. Told her to eat something since she didnt eat lunch coz she was sleeping.

Mum came home and took her to the doctor. Manage to get an MC and dad brought home durians. haha. But Syarah seems ok after seeing the doctor. Back to her nomal self, even ate durians. Since she was having a fever, didn't want her to eat the durians as they can get pretty heaty. Mum and dad didnt object so I shut up.

Nothing much after that. Showered after dinner, played a little xbox and here I am updating my blog. I guess this is gonna be all...

-blog out-

Thursday, July 27, 2006

Fever


Was woken up around 11 by the phone ringing. Apparently, Syarah wasn't feeling well so had to go pick her up from school. No one was home. Mum had set off early to visit grandma in the hospital. Took a quick shower and rush down. Found out that Dad too had rush down. He was having lunch break so he came to sent Syarah and me home.

Time: 1pm
Temp: 39.4 degrees

So yup officially she's having a fever. Called mum for directions which med to give her. If you could listen to my mum belting out the names of the different types of fever medication, you would have thought she was pharmacist haha. So yeah gave Syarah her fever med and now she's sleeping. Will probably check her temp again when she wakes up.

Looks like I won't be going to the hospital today. I wonder how's grandma doing.
I guess thats all for now. I'm hungry. Just realise I haven't had lunch. Olrite off to find food ciao...

-blog out-

Wednesday, July 26, 2006

oh NTU, oh NTU, what should I do?

Followed a few of my friends to NTU today to check out their hostels. Pretty cool I must say. Living alone with your buddy, without any parental guidance haha. How I wish I could do that. Well first things first I've yet to be accepted by NTU. Another thing, I live too damn close to NTU to be living in a hostel. Nevermind I'll won't stop appealling until they do accept me or the police come knocking on my door issuing a warning to stop stalking the Dean of administration. Had lunch there, practically I spent half the day there. Went home around 6plus.

Had dinner played a little xbox and here I am updating my blog. Nothing interesting to blog either. Just updating for the sake of updating that's all...hope something intersting happens soon...

P.S.
Nenek is in the hospital. Probably will visit her tomorrow with mum. Hope she will get better soon.....

-blog out-

Sunday, July 23, 2006

Home alone

Mum and dad are gone for the weekend along with Syarah. So its only me and my 2 other sisters. Come to think of it. This is the 1st time I have the whole house to myself. Thats cool thats cool..... except I have no idea what to make of this new found freedom. I can't like throw a party. Like in the movies. I'll probably be grounded for the rest of my life if that ever happened. Maybe when I get a house of my own, I could do that.

So they set off this morning. Sent them off. The Idea of having the car for 2 whole days without restriction was very intriguing. But somehow rather my conscience got the better of me. I guess Im just brought up too well. Drop both my sisters off at Westwood Sec carnival and I went home.

So there I was, all alone in the house. I could even get away with murder and nobody would found out. So I stood there staring.....thinking....what the hell am I gonna do? It was no different from any other day minus the parents of coz. So I thought "why did I get all excited for?". Then I remembered, my intial plan to ask a girl out . No parents to object, I had the car. I just knew it was too perfect to be true. But as you guessed it didnt happened. Then there was plan B. Gather a few of my buddies and well movie marathon or gamefest and again it didnt happened. So now here I am without a damn clue what I should do...

Turn on the tellie and fell asleep on the sofa. Woke up pick my sisters up, back home and well did some spring cleaning. Had dinner and here I am blogging. Am pretty shag. I guess I'll hit sack after this.

Man and I tot it was every kids dream to have their parents away for the weekend. I tell you, Its no different from any other ordinary day...Well maybe for me.

Boring old Syafiq... Too good for his own well being... like I said, I was brought up too well... sigh....

-blog out-

Friday, July 21, 2006

Shayne Ward - What about me



"What About Me"

There's a little boy waitin' at the counter

of the corner shop
He's been waitin' down there
Waiting half the day
We never ever see him from the top
He gets pushed around
Knocked to the ground
But he gets to his feet and he says...

What about me
It isn't fair
I've had enough now I wasnt my share
Can't you see
I wanna live
But you just take more then you give

There's a pretty girl standing at the

counter of the corner shop

She's been waitin' back there
Waitin' for her dreams
Her dreams walk in and I begged 'em

to stop
Well she's not too proud
To cry out loud
She runs to the street and she

screams:

What about me
It isn't fair
I've had enough now I wasn't my share
Can't you see
I wanna live
But you just take more then you give

So take a step back and see the little

people
They may be young
But they're the ones who make the big

people big
So listen
As they whisper
What about me

Now I'm standing on the corner all the

world's gone home
Nobody's changed
Nobody's been saved
And I'm feeling cold and alone
I guess I'm lucky
I smile a lot
But sometimes I wish for more
Then I go...

What about me
It isn't fair
I've had enough now I wasn't my share
Can't you see
I wanna live
But you just take more what about me
It isn't fair
I've had enough now I want my share
Can't you see
I wanna live
But you just take more
You just take more
You just take more then you give

What about me
What about me
What about me


-blog out-

More crazy quizzes


You scored as Art. You should be an Art major! How bohemian!

Art


83%

Journalism


83%

Biology


75%

Mathematics


75%

Chemistry


67%

Psychology


67%

Linguistics


67%

English


67%

Philosophy


58%

Theater


50%

Sociology


50%

Engineering


50%

Anthropology


50%

Dance


42%

What is your Perfect Major? (PLEASE RATE ME!!<3)
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ARTS!?!?!?! and its tied with Journalism. Haha. I always thought I was the technical type. but then again, I like to draw...

You scored as The Amazing Spider-Man. After being bitten by a radioactive spider, Peter Parker was transformed from a nerdy high school student into New York's greatest hero. Peter enjoys the thrill of being a super hero, but he struggles with the burdens of leading a double life. He hopes someday to win the heart of his true love Mary Jane, the woman he's loved since before he even liked girls. Right now, he just wants to make it through college and pay his bills.

The Amazing Spider-Man


83%

Lara Croft


75%

Indiana Jones


71%

El Zorro


71%

William Wallace


63%

Maximus


58%

Neo, the "One"


58%

The Terminator


58%

James Bond, Agent 007


54%

Batman, the Dark Knight


50%

Captain Jack Sparrow


46%

Which Action Hero Would You Be? v. 2.0
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See even the bloody Quiz agrees I'm Spiderman. So there, No comments. I'm Spiderman.....


You scored as Obi-Wan Kenobi (Post Death of Qui-Gon Jinn). You are most like Obi-Wan Kenobi, after the death of his master. You have a powerful prescence and take the natural role of a leader. You respect the wisdom of those to come before you and are always training for personal growth.

You now train the lightsaber form Soresu, a near completely defensive form, after witnessing what you considered a fatal flaw in your master\'s technique when he fell to Darth Maul. Your offense is carefully precise.

You devote your life to harmony achieved through The Force and are one of four Jedi to retain identity after death.

Obi-Wan Kenobi (Post Death of Qui-Gon Jinn)


93%

Luke Skywalker


86%

Mace Windu


86%

Qui-Gon Jinn


79%

Anakin Skywalker


79%

Bastila Shan


79%

Obi-Wan Kenobi (Pre Death of Qui-Gon Jinn)


71%

Yoda


71%

Darth Revan


64%

Exar Kun


64%

Count Dooku/Darth Tyranus


64%

Darth Sidious


57%

Darth Maul


57%

Darth Vader


57%

What Star Wars Jedi or Sith character is most like your personality?
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"Help me Obi-Wan-Kenobi. You're my only hope"........Yeah Bebeh. I'm Obi-wan. He's cool. but then again I would prefer Darth Maul. Gotta love the double-bladed lightsaber. But I want to be a good Jedi so can't have the "Darth". I actually went online to search for a Jedi name. haha and this is what I get...

"Syajo Hasin, Nahmazda of Panadol"

Haha weird. Anybody can make their own Jedi name. Here's what you do...

1) Combine the first 3 letters of your first name and first 2 letters of your second name
(e.g. "Sya" from Syafiq and "Jo" from Johan = Syajo)

2) Take the first 2 letters of your mother's name and combine with the first 3 letters of the place you were born
(e.g. "Ha" from Haryati and "Sin" from Singapore = Hasin)

3) Then take the last 3 letters from your second name and reverse them and add the name of the first car/vehicle/bike you drove or just make one up if you dont have a licence.
(e.g. "Nah" from Johan and Mazda my 1st car = Nahmazda)

4) add a "of" here

5) lastly the name of the last prescripsion drug you took. That explains the panadol i had in my name hahaha

Add them altogether and you'll get = Syajo Hasin, Nahmazda of Panadol. Kinda like "I'm Syajo Hasin. Nahmazda(title or race or something) from the planet Panadol"

From the planet Panadol eh? haha. Oh I heard mum calling me. Oh yessssss. She just finished cooking LAKSA..... gotta run bye

-blog out-

Monday, July 17, 2006

Arrrrgh, me Pirate's name is .........


Arrrrgh matey, send the name Syafiq to davy jones's locker! You will commandeer your ship as:

Bloody John
(Tisn't the prettiest nickname, tis a nickname none the less)

Bloody John??? ok lah sounds cool....

Get yours here
For the Guys
http://www.mess.be/pirate-names-male.php
For the Gals
http://www.mess.be/pirate-names-female.php

Aiight outta here

-blog out-

I was bored so here are some quizzes I did today









Your arch-nemesis is:
Chewy



Why?
Because they saw you singing in the rain and told everyone
The winner will be...
You will join forces to conquer good
Take this quiz at QuizGalaxy.com


So Chewy and I roam the Galaxy to rid the Imperial Scum. Han Solo had retired and Married Princess Leia while Luke Skywalker had opened up a Jedi school for the gifted. Hahaha... May the force be with you

You have a 73% chance of surviving a T-Rex Attack





You have an above average chance of surviving a T-Rex attack. You are able to recognize what the real dangers are as opposed to the imaginary ones. Go team!


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So If I were to appear in Jurassic Park 4, at least I know I’ve got a 73% chance of surviving the T-rex. haha


I just had to take this quiz a few times hehe


Your celebrity match is Katie Holmes. You like your women cute and sweet.

QuizGalaxy.com

Take this quiz at QuizGalaxy.com


First celebrity Katie Holmes. Haiz looks like a silent date then


Your celebrity match is Angelina Jolie. You like your women hot, with a little bit of a bad girl streak.

QuizGalaxy.com

Take this quiz at QuizGalaxy.com


Now we're talking hot mama Angelina Jolie


Your celebrity match is Jennifer Aniston. You like your women cool and funny.

QuizGalaxy.com

Take this quiz at QuizGalaxy.com


Jennifer Aniston, another hot actress...


Your celebrity match is Lindsay Lohan. You like your women to be hot and young.

QuizGalaxy.com

Take this quiz at QuizGalaxy.com


Haha teen queen Lindsay lohan. Big breasts? ...ok can lah







Your darkest secret is:
You have asked for a smile at McDonald's



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But the girl behind the counter was sooooo hot!!!!


Syafiq --

[noun]:

A master blogger



'How will you be defined in the dictionary?' at QuizGalaxy.com


I'm a master blogger? Haha update tak tentu master ke hape







Syafiq will be haunted by...

King Arthur
Why?

They need your help which would require you to travel back in time
'Whose ghost will come back to haunt you?' at QuizGalaxy.com


King Arthur needs my help!!!! Haha Sir Syafiq reporting to the Knights of the round table...

You have a sexual hidden talent


You have a sexual hidden talent. You might not look it but you are a dynamo in bed. Most of your lovers think that it is from years of practice, but really, you were just born with it.



Take this quiz at QuizGalaxy.com


Wow I didn’t know that. Any girl game?






Martyr Death
How will it happen?You will try to battle an alien with your bare hands and be zapped to death with his lazer gun.
'What horror movie death would you have?' at QuizGalaxy.com


What the !@#$ haha Im being killed by Aliens


QuizGalaxy.com!



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Me? God? muhahahahha

Syafiq's Random Movie Quote:


'I find your lack of faith disturbing.'

- Darth Vader, Star Wars


Take this quiz at QuizGalaxy.com


Yeah man your lack for faith really disturbs me man...



Syafiq's new nickname is:

"Optimus Prime"

'What is your new nickname?' at QuizGalaxy.com


From this day forth my new nick name will be Optimus Prime... The Transformer leader!!!!!!!!!!










Syafiq:
Recipe for Love
- a scoop of loyalty

- a gallon of promiscuity

- a pinch of confidence
Boil together and serve.
'What is your recipe for love?' at QuizGalaxy.com


My recipe of love? NO comments


You are Seluar dalam man.
(Your alter-ego is Syafiq)



Your super-hero ability:


Eat bananas then expel them as nuclear bombs



'What is your superhero ability?' at QuizGalaxy.com


Holy shit, my craps are nuclear powered by bananas!!!!








You will take over United Kingdom using only a large, three-clawed dragon

countrypic!
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Now where the hell do I find a large 3 clawed dragon?





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Haha the Snake Whisperer





QuizGalaxy!
'What will your obituary say?' at QuizGalaxy.com


Is that what they gonna put on my orbituary? Vader missed me? awwww (Im Vader's 2nd long lost son)

You should cheer for GERMANY


QuizGalaxy!




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Germany? Haha. Should have taken this quiz earlier







You will go to jail for:
Accidentally finding area 51



Take this quiz at QuizGalaxy.com


It's not my fault. Chewy was driving the millennium falcon and it accidentally crash into area 51. I'm innocent!!!!!



-blog out-

Sunday, July 16, 2006

Where'd the thump thump go?

Watched POTC2 last night with me mates at Bugis. It was bloody good. A little bird told me it's boring and not to watch it. Ye know what little birdy, you're dead wrong. From start to finish there was non-stop action. Everyone's back, Jack with his crazy chicken run, Liz was stunningly beautiful(even in the pirate get up she looks yummy), Will was well the typical hero, even that undead monkey was back. Oh and we get to learn more about Will and Jack's past. I love the 3 way sword fight scene and don't ever remind me of cuttlefish (I guess I'll stay clear of them for a while).

After the movie headed to a coffee shop for supper. Talked and crack jokes. It was a fun night and during fun nights everyone forgets the time. Little did we know, it was already past midnight. No choice but had to take the nightrider home. Reached home almost 2am in the morning, everyone's already asleep. Creep into my room, took a quick shower and off to bed I go, dreaming about David Jone's thump thump and Captaining me own Pirate crew.

I guess its gonna be a short entry tonight. Have no idea what to type about either. I guess it bye for now. Oh the door bell just rang. Must be the Pizza hut guy. Ciao for now

-blog out-

Thursday, July 13, 2006

Condolences to Unsangkarable

I would like to say my condolences to the malay comedian group, Unsangkarable. For the lost of their leader, Ishak Ahmad. I may not know him personally, but I've met him several times. But my cousin however, Hamsa adon, he lost someone much more than just a friend but a mentor and a father figure. Singapore may not really know this but, we have lost someone truely gifted. A comedian, singer and a mentor/inspiration for some. Once again my condolences to Ishak's family, friends and Unsangkarable.

Key Chains











































Mum when to Johor the other day with her friends and bought each of us a key chain. The kinds that have your names on it and behind is a short description of what kind of a person you are or what you're suppose to be. Here is mine. The first time I read it, I kinda laugh. Why don't you read and tell me about it, haha. OH and for those who don't understand, I'll try my best to translate for you.

SYAFIQ
Meaning, someone who is loving.
Gentle nature,
An affectionate and
loving person. Able to
give and take(considerate)
and always ready
to forgive
the mistake of others.
From his love affair point of view,
someone who is romantic
and good at persuasion.

Hehe, cool right. I kinda like it. Haha. I just love it. Thanks mum.... Ok im off to try my persuasion skills.... haha

-blog out-

Wednesday, July 12, 2006

Crouching leopard Hidden TKD

When for Taekwondo training last night. It been awhile I came down for training and I hafta admit I was outta shape. Could barely survive half the training now. Oh man I gotta buck up man. Enlistment is in September so I got 1 and a half month to get myself fit again. Bleargh...

SP is hosting the World Cyber Games. So our usual training ground was occupied by the WCG. Had to move to the basketball which has its pros and cons. Pros first, I can park my car in full view of the court so yeah its convenient. The showers are practically nearer in my opinion. But the cons I hate training bare-footed at the court. Blisters I tell you, they'll pop up like pop corn. So luckily I brought my training shoes along.

Trained with Elmo (No. not that cute red furry monster from Sesame Street). Its funny though. I still remember 3 years ago when I first started TKD. Elmo was my instructor and I was always picked to be his demonstrator haha. He's so big and I swear I kick from him and I'll be having cramps for the rest of the week. But he's a nice guy. The BFG (Big Friendly Giant). Now 3 years later nothing's change. He still likes to pick me to be his partner to train. Although I'm already black belt now, I still see him as my instructor and not just another guy who is on the same level. I guess the respect is there.

Oh I finally got my black belt card and cert after, let me see (counting fingers) 6 freaking months. So yeah I got promoted in January and now in July I got my card and cert. Oh and Hairoul, your cert and card is with me bro. Give me a call if you read this message. Called you last night but nobody pick up the phone.

Was totally shagged after training last night. Was fighting fatigue while driving man. Now thats dangerous. Luckily there wasn't much traffic last night. Hadn't had dinner, so was kinda famish when I reached home. Heat up the leftovers and ate while watching "Growing Up Wild" on Animal planet. I love that show. Every episode shows a certain baby animal growing up. And I tell you no matter what, animal or human, a baby will still remain CUTE. Even if you're a baby warthog. I dunno maybe thats how God made them. Baby = CUTE.

I'm very big on cats. Big cats or small cats, wild or domestic, I still love them. Last night's episode was about the "Clouded Leopard". Not many people know much about them. Same goes for me. But I learn a few facts about them last night that I would like to share.

-They are the smallest of the big cats.
-They are the closest living creature to the Saber-toothed tiger. So if you wonder what a saber-toothed tiger would look like alive today. There you go, the Clouded leopard but on a smaller scale.
-They got the longest canine in relation to the body size of any wild cat.
-They can climb trees
-Hard to breed in captivity
-Lastly they are on the Endangered species list.


So there you are 6 random fact about the "Clouded Leopard". I think thats all for now. Will blog later or tml. bye

-blog out-

Tuesday, July 11, 2006

If you're not a manc, you're a wank!!!

Woke up this morning to the wonderful sounds of metal drilling through concrete. There they go again. My wonderful one floor up neighbour has suddenly either
1)Moved(So I presume the new neighbours are renovating the place)
2)Has suddenly decided that he is bored with how his flat looks like
3)Has got a new hobby and thinks he is Phua Chu Kang.


Anyway, Couldn't get anymore sleep with those thrashing noises. Woke up, did my thang, had breakfast(Wow I actually had breakfast. hmm when was the last time I did that?), reach for my old trusty ear plugs from my NCC days and here I am blogging with my ears plugged enjoying mini-earthquakes vibrating amidst my bedroom walls.

Last night watched 2 movies. "The girl next door" and "Eurotrip". The former was aired on Star Movies and the latter was downloaded from the net.

First up "The girl next door". Funny movie. Elisha Cuthbert was FANTASTIC. But since I saw it on Tv, I miss all the juicy parts. Which reminds me, gotta download the movie *evil grin*. Pretty Average movie about a boy graduating high school, typically the "loser", "class president", "brainiac" type. No girlfriend absolutely no luck with the opposite sex. Then 1 day beautiful neighbour move in next door and the rest is history. Hmm how I wish I could be him. Smart guy and wins the sexy girl in the end. So who wanna be my girl next door? Anybody? Anyone?

Next "Eurotrip". Now thats a fantastic movie. If you had enjoyed or loved "Roadtrip", "Eurotrip" is better and "JUCIER" *evil grin again*. I don't wanna spoit the movie so go watch it.

You know what. I've always wanted to travel to europe and see the world. Mainly England, Germany, Spain, Italy, Holland, France, Turkey and many2 more. Maybe I'll backpack. From Singapore up through Malaysia and make my way up to England. Now that's a Eurotrip. Now before I start making plans whatsoever. Gotta take note of certain stuffs.

-Watchout for weird looking guys in trains
-Check the date first before heading to the "beach" (You know what beach im talkin about *evil grin once again*)
-Amsterdam is a MUST-STOP place
-Never anyhow ring bells in Rome
-Visit a Manchester United pub!!! (But I don't drink ok Just see see look look)
-Oh lastly make sure you learn the language of the country your visiting. You wouldn't want to end up in Barislava or somewhere.

Then again going alone would be pointless. Gotta rope in a few friends. So who's game? maybe I could bring along my "girl next door". but that wouldn't be fun. Its better to be unattached on these trips. Hehe. Ok lah better stop before I start dreaming again...

-blog out-

Monday, July 10, 2006

ITALY WORLD CHAMPIONS


So Italy won the world cup. Not exactly my first choice team to win but still, Italy will always a soft spot in my heart and I'm very happy for them. Kudos to Cannavaro and gang for persevering till the end. Italy started out strong but unfortunately conceded a penalty in the early minutes. But the same guy who conceded the penalty, Materazzi, redeems himself by scoring the equaliser soon after. After that it was stalemate all the way till penalty shoot-out. As cruel as it may seem there has to be a winner and Italy edge out France in the end...


But France did perform well I must add. Frank Ribery and Thiery Henry were superb. Zidane? well he was pure class except that sending off incident in the 107th minute for headbutting who else? Materazzi, "Stone cold" Steve Austin style. Haha. Well as much admiration and respect I have for Zizou, that gesture really disappoints me.


Materazzi's to blame too for provoking him. Anyway poor Zizou we couldn't even come into the pitch to receive the losers medal. What a way to end his career. I hope he won't go down into history as the guy who Head butt France out of the finals. JUst like R.Baggio, such a good player but was remembered as the guy who missed that penalty and Eric Cantona for his infamous flying kick. Is it a trend nowadays to end your career in such a "high" fashion?

Anyway Zidane is a genius in my opinion. Its just sad that he has to end in such a way. Eh I tought Shakira was gonna perform during the finals singing that Bamboo song? Tak nampak pun batang hidung dia. Anyway the "celebrate the day" song is pretty nice. Its been playin in my head non-stop.

Oh well its Italy's year this year. I can't what for the next world cup in 4 years time... South Africa I wonder what's the time difference??

-blog out-

love actually?

Watched Love actually for like the umpteen time. Its a nice movie which never fails to move me. For those who have not yet watched the movie. I urge you to watch it. Trust me you'll love it. Its a movie complilation of 10 love stories in it and somehow somewhere each story intertwines with each other. My personal favorites would be the Prime minister's story, the writer and his house-cleaner, the bestfriend and the story about the boy and his father. Just go watch it lah its nice







So and the day is here. The FIFA WORLD CUP FINAL. ITALY vs FRANCE. Who would have thought these two teams would reach the finals. I admit I didnt. So its gonna be another epic battle of europes 2 biggest teams. Can the French do it? or will the Azzuris pull another Italian Job. Who knows lets go watch.

Game starting soon. I can hear the the crowd cheering...

P.S

GO ITALY!!!! hehe

-blog out-

Friday, July 07, 2006

Reminisce

Last night had a dream, well its not exactly a dream. It was more of a memory.

Ever had that feeling, wishing you could relieve a certain memory over and over again. I have.

She was a nice girl. Smart and Independant. We kinda hit it off the first time we met(I guess we did). I remember the 1st time I met her. She was a friend's friend. Was on the train home, from TKD training and we were fooling around making fun of each other. I can't really remember what the joke was but we were laughing like nobody's business.

The first time I aske her out. Hmm it was valentine's day. But we didn't really go out or anything. Just meet up for awhile then accompany her back home. A stalk of red rose was involved too. The last time I heard of it, Its been pressed and dried. I wonder how is it doing now?

After that everything was history. Some of you must be wondering who or where is she now? Well can I safely that she's one of my very good friends now. Kam ching ho!!! haha. Correct or not? I bet you're reading this now. Anyway I rather have you as a friend than not to have you at all. cheers. May our friendship last.





-blog out-

Thursday, July 06, 2006

The French Connection



Zidane came out tops last night, after scoring a crucial penalty to prevent Portugal from advancing to the finals in Berlin. After beating Brasil in the quarter-finals, France look very confident that they could beat Portugal. It was a battle of wits in midfield between Figo and Zidane. But Judging from the performance of both veterans, Zidane looked much sharper that Figo. Anyway Scolari started off the game with only Pauleta upfront alone. Which I think was a bad idea. How to score with only 1 sriker. Although they came close a couple of times. Still it wasn't enough. Then again France also started of with Henry alone upfront haha. Portugal started off strong. Ronaldo with his amazing speed and agility on the flanks cut through the French defence like hot knife through butter. But after going down 1 nil, from the penalty in the 33rd minute, Portugal starts to crumble down due to pressure. Ronaldo starts becoming selfish. That boy have to learn when to be/not to be selfish.

Anyway like I've said earlier it was gonna be a French-Italian affair. Dad's rooting for a French victory. I'm in the other hand rooting for the Azzuris. So its gonna be another father-son rivalry this finals. Just like when Liverpool meets Manchester United. (i'm with Man U in case u didnt know). I dunno why but i just dont like the French team. They have great players no doubt. But I just dont like them. Maybe because I kinda associate them with Arsenal.(I dont like Arsenal. Sorry to all Arsenal fans.)

World Cup's coming to an end. "Mummy its over!!!!"(*starts bawling ala Just for laughs*). It was fun while it lasted. Oh by the way the Gillette Best young player award have shortlisted 6 to win the title. who are the 6 you ask? In random order...

-Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)
-Lionel Messi (Argentina)
-Luis Valencia (Ecuador)
-Tranquillo Barnetta (Switzerland)
-Cesc Fabregas (Spain)
-Lucas Podolski (Germany)

For more information visit here. Right now leading the votes is Valencia but close behind in 2nd place is Ronaldo and Messi 3rd. My vote goes to Ronaldo but after the little incident between Rooney and him, I doubt many people will vote for him. It was shown clearly last night during the French and Portugal game that whenever he gets the ball, he's constantly Boo-ed by the crowd. BUt I must admire his determination. Despite the jeering, he turn a deaf ear and kept on playing.

I guess that about it for now. Spider sense tingling...Feeling hungry. Gonna swing to the kitchen. cheerio

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Wednesday, July 05, 2006

The Return of the Azzuris

SHOCKER!!!

This year is definately not my World Cup year. All my predictions were completely wrong. First Brasil, then England now Germany. hahaha. But the Azzuris played well yesterday. It is true that I have a soft spot for the Italians. It is funny but the 1st time I started liking them was during the 1994 world cup final, where they were beaten by Brazil in a Penalty shootout. Yes it was also the year that Roberto Baggio missed that dreaded penalty.

But their recent performances haven't been very satisfying and I kinda lost that feeling for them. Especially their "dramas". Always falling, always diving, trying to win a penalty or get someone booked. That's not Joga Bonita.

BUT BUT last night's performance and the Quarter final match versus Ukraine was fantastic. They played well but maybe for a few stumbles, nobody's perfect. Yesterday they reminded be of why I had liked them in the first place. Sheer style, Mafia style haha.

Then again the Germans. I salute you guys. You may be young and inexperience, but you guys showed that with sheer determination, you can go far. I'm sad to see klinsi and his men go home losers but thats football. There can be only ONE. They played well. But they will be back in 4 years time. Then they are no longer young and inexperience.

So most of the favorites are out, Brasil, Germany, Argentina, England and Spain. SO now its up to Portugal and France tonight to determined who will face Italy in Berlin for the final. It gonna be the "battle of the oldies" haha. FIGO vs ZIZOU. 2 of the most influencial, most skillfull, most brilliant midfield mestros in the world. Go head to Head tonight. Its gonna be an explosive match tonight cant wait. YUMMY!!!!




Something tells me its gonna be an Italian-French affair. But then again my predictions aren't exactly winners. But it would be nice to see C.Ronaldo and gang in the finals. My "mini-brasil", Portugal.

OK Spider sense is tingling.... Mum's calling me. Better go see what she wants...ciao

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Singapore Poly Graduation Ceremony 2006

Finally, with my Diploma in hand, I can officially declare myself a......*drum rolls* Diploma holder!!!! *applause*.

Ok lame. But yeah can finally breath easy. Just seeing that piece of paper and all those hard work 3 years ago, was definately worth it. Every single minute of it. Mum and Dad were there to witness. Its a pity its a school day or else Putri, Meera and Syarah would have came along. The ceremony itself was pretty ok. It was quite fast actually and the reception afterwards was mediocre. But I got excess to the VIP reception room, which was WAY WAY better than the normal reception.

Took a lot of photos to commemorate the occasion. Mum and Dad left after the immense photo taking. My friends and I then went off to celebrate. Headed down to orchard for lunch then caught a movie. Wanted to watch Scary Movie 4 or Superman Returns but most of them watched it already. Then it came down to Silent Hill and a korean movie titled "The King and the Clown". Silent Hill would have been a better choice but someone didn't want to watch it. So we settled for the king and the clown. Figured that because of the word "CLOWN" we assume, actually not we, SOMEONE assumed that it was a funny show so I just went with the flow.

The opening was damn boring, but the it started to get funnier towards the middle and end. It was about a king who fell in love with a transvestite clown. So it was a mix of korean literature with romance and comedy. Not the best movie I've watched and definately not worth my 7 bucks. sucks. Almost fell asleep it between scenes.

After the movie went to play pool. Then head home. Wanna be home early to catch the World Cup Semi-finals.

Hope I made you guys proud


More picture will be uploaded here. So just keep watching out for it.

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Monday, July 03, 2006

C.Ronaldo I am not....

Hey um, this entry is meant for someone. Whether she reads it or not, I just wanna get it out.

As the title above states, I am no Cristiano Ronaldo. I don't have his looks nor do I have the skills he posesses. I may not be very tall nor am I very intellectual. But I do know that I can be the kindest, healthy, silliest soccer playing bookworm you can find.

We didnt really get off on the right foot. My 1st and 2nd impression didnt really went that well. So hopefully the 3rd times a charm.

Obviously knowing that we have mutual friends don't really help and Im not sure if having simmilarities would either.

Maybe you need a brief introduction of who I really am and I know many readers out there may or may not know me already but for those who do. Just bear with it maybe you might just find out something new about me. So here goes...

My full name is Muhammad Syafiq bin Mohamed Johan. I'm 20 this year. Currently waiting for enlistment on the 7th of September. Eldest in the family with 3 other siblings(all girls). Im also Javanese. My dad says my ancesters came from central Java in a province call Solo(Keturunan Han Solo lah... haha).

I've spent all my 20 years in the westside of Singapore. Seldom do I venture to the east, north or south of Singapore. As I can safetly say that I would rather prefer to indulge in the comforts of my home.

4 years of education in a neighbourhood school with I'm very proud of, Jurongville Secondary school. Most of my fondest memories were made there. Next 3 years were spent in Singapore Polytechnic, more fond memories and it was here that I didn't regret choosing Polytechnic life from Junior College. Because I wouldn't have meet so many good friends and also it was through one of them that I was given the chance to meet you.

I like to read, yes I too would like to sit down time to time with a good book in my hands. I play sports like soccer, rugby, hockey, basketball, badminton, taekwondo and others. But soccer and taekwondo would be my favorites. I may not be the athletic type with a body to die for nor do I excell in any of them. I play because I enjoy them. I do like to spend my time playing computer games also if im not out sweating my butt off.

I can cook. No, maggi and cooking rice in the rice cooker does not count. I mean really really cook. May not be very good at it but I see it as a need, a necessity in life. Survival. I'm pretty handy with my hands. I can make stuffs. Simple stuffs like origami to complicated things like building a computer from scratch. I've got my license to drive. I would very much like to say that I've jump out of a plane at 10,000 feet but I failed to make the cut. So It didnt happen.

Fears. hmm I don't like the common house gecko. Ok it may not sound macho but It was a childhood incident so the fear stuck. I'm afraid of being dislike/hate by people. It drives me nuts, hence the "2nd impression on you" hope you understand why the drama. But I'll try to change. I use to hate roller coasters but I conquered that fear.

I'm a big fan of Manchester United. My favorite player would be Ryan Giggs and Peter schmeichel. Eric cantona IS a legend. Chelsea and liverpool is ok but I don't like Jose Mourinho(sorry) and I definately don't like Arsenal(sorry again). I like listening to rock music, then again I listen to all genres but I would ease off the techno music(don't really like them). Which brings to the case that I've never been clubbing nor step into a club/pub whatever you guys call them. Never smoke. Ok to some of you out there to whom I've said, I use to smoke. Sorry I lied.

I love comics and I'm a fan of Spiderman. Use to think that I could become spiderman by letting a spider bit me and I use to climb about everywhere when I was young. In my room, the store room, everywhere. But that was once upon a time ago. But I would love to jump round once in awhile just to satisfy the kid in me.

What kind of books I read? Hmm mostly spy novels but most of them are pretty old books past down by my father. I like books by Anne Rice because I like to read about vampires and stuffs also. Dan brown is superb for the da vinci code and angels and demons. I still think though that Angels and Demons is much much better than DVC. I a fan for star wars so yup I do read their novels. Michael Crichton's books are also good. OH and I also like those lit texts like Julius Cesar, to kill a mocking bird, clay marble, red sky in the morning(all which I did for literature in school and I love every minute of it), Romeo and Juliet and more. But my favorite author of all time would be Roald Dahl. Haha yeah probably most people would associate Roald Dahl books for kids and teenagers but I still find them facinating and interesting to read. My favorite book by him would be "switch Bitch" definately a recommendation by me to you. Other books that I have read and would like to recommend you be "Master of the Game" by Sidney Sheldon and "The Last Vampire" by Whitley Strieber

I aspire to become a policeman. I would like to join the police force and hope to be one of the best. Probably to the fact that my father use to poison my mind with crime stories and movies. I think that James Bond is the best spy movie of all time and Mission Impossible is just superb. Crime Scene Investigation(CSI) is an inspiration, in fact any police/cop movie or show is an inspiration to me.

I do watch dramas/sitcoms like One Tree Hill, the O.C, smallville, Friends, who's line is it anyway, Joey, Las Vegas, Numb3rs, Supernatural and many more. There are too many to name anyway.

I like any sports movies like GOAL, the longest yard, the replacements, The Mighty Ducks part 1,2&3, bend it like beckham, varsity blues and many more lah. I also like any movies directed or produce by John Woo. example: broken arrow and Face/Off. Oh and sci-fi/fiction/fantasy also appeals to me Lord of the rings trilory, Star Wars from Episode 1 to 6, Back to the Future 1,2&3, Spiderman 1,2(of course), Batman(all of them), Superman(all of them also) but I think Hulk was a let down. But I do have a softer side of watching love stories like Ghost and love actually.

Any achievements? Well was a bit of a geek back in primary and secondary school(who wouldn't? You should see me wearing those dorky glasses) so plenty of science quizes and such. But I did join a few sports competition and win some also. High jump, long jump, X-country, soccer, TKD and more. Oh and I did win a few art competitions. There's a bit of an artist in me somewhere.

Anymore? I dunno, I guess I've revealed quite alot about myself today. Maybe that's what you need to consider loosening yourself a bit towards me. I know you don't normally makes friends with people on the net. But maybe you could make this an exception? Just don't think that I'm desperate to get to know you or that I think your a stuck up b!@#$. I think your sweet and pretty nice under that hard/icy exterior. I know that your pretty well know for being an ice queen. But I believe thats just a mask or costume your wearing, underneath your nice and sweet. Damn I'm talking in circles.

I dunno about this but this is what I assume forgive me if Im wrong. Maybe just maybe you've had a bad experience somewhere somehow and that's the reason for the icy masquerade. Maybe a bad relationship or or or.... something bad ah, can't think of any reasons right now.

Its not good to keep it yourself or put up a false face telling the world that you're ok and nothing is wrong. Maybe opening up to others could make you a better person?

This is just assumptions and may not be true. Well I hope it is not true and its just who you are. icy and stubborn. haha...

OMFG its already 3am. I guess thats all for now...

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Saturday, July 01, 2006

The Real Italian Job

Ok I guess I was wrong about the Italy-Ukraine match. Italy breeze right through. Then again I guess the Mafia's behind all this, coz I swear I could hear Don Michael Corleone snickering somewhere in the stands.(Don Michael Corleone was Al Pacino's character in the GODFATHER). But seeing their performance last night, It was way way better than their last 3 group matches.

So tonight its England vs Portugal and Brasil vs France. Another action-pack night. Can't wait for the games to start. However Portugal will be without 3 of their key midfield personal. Deco, Costinha and C.Ronaldo. So most probably I would go for an England win. But who knows maybe Figo got some tricks up his sleeves.

France and Brasil. Hmm another France 98? no way jose!!! Its PAY BACK TIME. Brasil to win 3-0 for me. hehehe. I'm pretty cocky tonight, I dunno why.....

"Bamboooooooo!!!!
Tembaleuoluwaaluweee
Anubaleee le balooo
Levanlevaaandaa laoooo....."


from Hips Don´t Lie Bamboo (FIFA WORLD CUP 2006 MIX) by Shakira


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Don't cry for Argentina.......

GERMANY are through to the Semi-finals after a heart-wretching match with Argentina. (Drew 1-1 but Germany won 4-2 on penalties). Kudos to the south-americans for trying their best but still the brawl after the penalty shoot out was an utter mess. "Shazme on you... daz not Joga Bonito". Chey maciam Eric cantona haha. Ok ok my French impersonation sucks.

Whoever wins this game will go to the final. Like I predicted, it would be a German-Brazil final again this year unless ze FRENCH pull another France 98. Then we would see the BLACK Eagle with RED beak & claws soaring across a GOLDEN sky this year.(For you guys unfamiliar with the German colours. Black, Red and Gold are the colours of their national flag)

It's almost time for the Italy-Ukraine match, well get ready for another tight match and I'm not surprise if the winner would be decided by penalties.

Looks like another loooong night.....

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