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posted by: B @ 1:21 PM
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There is Nothing Little About This Book
(currently watching I'm a Celebrity - Get Me Out of Here! on Starworld.)
And what a pleasant read it was!
The language is just wonderful. At first, it was a bit long-winded for me but once the landscape of Vienna 1897 unfolded before my eyes (eerrr, in the book la), I was hooked. The twist and turns of the tale of time travel engages me to stay on the book. I stole time by reading it during my train and bus rides and during court recesses (the coroner at Teoh Beng Hock inquest is ALWAYS late).
Recently purchased four new books under the company's yearly book allowance. Here's the catch getting books from the allowance scheme.
I can't buy:
1. dictionaries
2. books on journalism
3. encyclopedias
and the worst part of all..
4. FICTION (!!!)
O.o
Here's the haul.
Ruban got me a mug with World's Best Friend slogan (it was a mock present - he wanted to piss me off cuz he knows I hate mugs as pressies) and the book P/S: I Love You as late birthday gifts. I heard it's good but I've never read it or seen the movie. It's always better to read the book before watching the movie so I'm going to do just that.
posted by: B @ 3:23 PM
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Passing Time
At office on night shift. The TV is playing visual for waktu imsak. In a few hours, it'll be sahur time. I don't think I'm getting any sleep tonight since I'm only going to reach home at about 2-3am. I would have to help mom set up the table for sahur at about 4ish or 5ish.
I need a cold shower.
The Little Book took 30 years in the making. Geez, such a long time for author Selden Edwards to write. The moment Wheeler Burden told Sigmund Freud that "you are dead wrong" to Freud's face, I cried a loud WOO HOO in my mind.
Without much to do tonight, I bloghop to pass the time. It's rather eerie to notice that my sister picked up a word I abuse frequently - which is awesomeness - and started to apply it in her posts.
Hopped on more blogs to ease the boredeom.
Other people's lives always look 'greener' to me :)
Selamat berpuasa semua.
posted by: B @ 12:27 AM
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Teoh Inquest
Gobind Singh Deo makes the inquest so, so, so much more interesting.
He is a rockstar.
posted by: B @ 4:22 PM
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Is It A Crime To Speak in English?
When I was told about
this incident by Lester who experienced it first hand, I was shocked. When I saw the video and saw the situation for myself, I was appalled.
I think it was very arrogant of Rais Yatim to say such a thing and to behave condescendingly to a reporter who was just doing his job.
I hope Malaysia would
filter him out before they filter our Internet.
As I scroll down to the comment section, I find most of the comment lambasting his cockiness and narrow mindedness. Which works well for me.
Until I saw one comment from a user.
tomohawkz (3 hours ago) 0 Reply
Seksual kanak2!!! Bodoh betul orang ini.. sebelum internet was introduced kat Malaysia, seksual kanak2 dikalangan org melayu dimalysia tinggi. Org2 tua,datuk2 yg mencabuli ank cucu mereka...Bodoh.. Look at Nabi Muhammad, his last wife was a kid!!! he was 50+.If this happened in the states, he will be behind bars for long long time. Please dont think the Malaysians are stupid!!!!!I got really sad.
He was insulting the Prophet and noone said anything. Aisha bint Abu Bakar was NOT Nabi Muhammad's last wife. Yes, she was a child bride, but it was a norm at that time where the world was vastly different from our modern times. And Aisha had her experienced her first cycle before consummating her marriage. Therefore she was not a child per se. Women during that time mature at a much earlier age.
Correct me if I'm wrong.
Was it just me or is this person implying that the Prophet was a pedophile? And from his language and the spelling, (I assume it's a he - not being sexist here) I would say he sounded like a Malay.
But when I read the comment again, it didn't sound much like a Malay.
Astaghfirullahalazim.
posted by: B @ 9:27 PM
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Ku Mohon
"Tuhan, letakkan dunia dalam tanganku, bukan dalam hatiku."
posted by: B @ 6:12 PM
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The Day I Turned 24
I try to make a birthday post every year just so I remember what I did the year before. So I went to blog archive to check out what happened last year - hah, not so good.
But this year is awesome.
Awesomeness okeh saya sangat happee!!
I appreciate presence more than presents, although I did put up a wishlist. Just so my friends would have a guide if they want to buy me anything.
On the 12th, the gang took me out for dinner at Sakae Sushi - my favourite, favourite place (can I say favouritest instead?).
And most of them met Heikal for the first time. The funny part is that I was unwell on my birthday so I kept coughing and spreading germs to everyone. I should have given out sanitisers as door gifts for the dinner party.
Lester trying to silence my super violent cough.
Look at Lester wiping his hands in disgust! I think I might have accidentally spat on him.
Zalinah, Andrew and Ruban joined later. I had to go to the washroom and totally didn't expect a cake when I got back to the table. I found my present from Lester, MK and Jade on the kaiten belt too!
Went to play pool later after dinner.
First time ever main pool. Tak reti. I had a great night with them.
On the 13th, Kumar took me out for lunch at Jake's Charbroil Steakhouse. He gave a dozen cupcakes that says Happy 24th Birthday Mrs Cullen.
And he got me this.
Note to self:
DO NOT LET KUMAR GET YOU ANYTHING FOR THE NEXT THREE YEARS. Sekian.
Dinner later with Kumar, Harim and Ruban. Didn't expect my sister to join. Kumar kept saying that he needed to pick up something from his friend at KL Sentral so we waited there for the 'friend'. Then my sister appeared out of nowhere and I still thought it was a coincidence. So stupidly, I said "Hey what are you doing here? Kumar and I are waiting for his friend."
Kumar then nonchalantly said "Hi friend!" to my sister! Rupanya mereka berkomplot.
(blogspot is being a bitch right now wont allow me to post up my pix with them during dinner at Sushi Zanmai - yes I overdosed on sushi for my bday - so I'll edit this post later when blogspot behaves)
On the 14th, Mama cooked for me gulai tempoyak yang membuatkan saya tersangat happy. Gila pedas dan menjilat jari.
As I've mentioned in my previous post, I got Ayat-ayat Cinta, which I am religiously reading right now and tumbler from my sister.
Heikal got me this book. I'm gonna start on it after I finish Ayat-ayat Cinta. Such a curious little book (pun intended). It has Sigmund Freud innit (I always think of him as a crazy man instead of a psychologist).
My girlfriends made me laughed with
this and cried with
this. I told Nads to turn her post into an artwork, which she did, and presented to me with a book called Breathing in Colour by Clare Jay.
Julia took me out for a trip at Bukit Tinggi in Pahang with Nads. We played with rabbits too! The place wasn't too bad, not too many people as it was a weekday. But I guess I don't mind going anywhere as long as it's with them! Later that night we ate yong tau foo in Kg Pandan. That yong tau foo place is ancient (it's been there since forever) and the food is just simply delicious.
More camwhore pics on my FB and Jules'.
And Ariff got me a purple leather bound notebook from his London trip. I think I'm going to start drawing in it. Like sketches. I used to draw. Then I stopped. I should start again.
(blogspot is being really cranky i cant post up a picture of the notebook! @#$%%%)
But niamind la this post is getting super long already edit it some other time la wth.
To everyone, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.
Thank you for the wishes, thank you for the kind thoughts, thank you for the presents and thank you for your presence. It was just an awesome birthday. Like, I wish I can go up to everyone and kiss them right now... you guys are just sweethearts okay. Thanks so much for making it meaningful for me. I'm 24 now and I have everything to live for.
Good night and God bless.
posted by: B @ 7:10 PM
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:)
Cross out nombor #1, #4 and #5 (for Ayat-ayat Cinta).
Tapi #1 tu sepanjang minggu bday juga tak kesah.
(I'm aiming for mercury poisoning hehehe).
p/s: Aku bercakap jugak dgn Noh kat tepon.
posted by: B @ 12:21 PM
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Wish List 2009
Just so you have a guide. It would not ruin my birthday if I don't get any of these, but let me tell you I am not one to give mugs and stuffed toys for birthdays.
Personal principle of mine: Good books make great presents, not mugs :)
#3. Oh Charles and Keith!!! :D please please please am totally in love with C&K.
#4. Clear tumbler from Starbucks. I'd be like the surburban housewife/drug pusher played by Mary-Louise Parker in Weeds. Sipping my drinks from a straw everytime.
#5. These two specific books.
#6. This gorgeous Dell Studio XPS 13, I will get it for myself. Like some sort of present to self la.
And most importantly, I want to be in the presence of good company :)
Sincerely,
Baiti.
posted by: B @ 1:49 AM
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Grass / Crass
I wish my Mentholatum nasal inhaler has weeds in it.
posted by: B @ 6:03 PM
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Hi
I've abandoned the blog for two months.
*smacks head*
A lot happened in two months time. Went to Singapore. Went to Penang again. Missed an assignment to Sarawak. Lost 2 kgs (I think). Diagnosed with a condition that affects one in ten women. Medically need to reduce sugar intake. Told to lose weight (for health reasons). Rekindled my love for Jacob Grace. Burned a bridge. Gained more friends (well, one person actually, a trustworthy one. He's like Kumar). More responsibilities at home. More drama outside home and work. Work is ok for the moment. Learned how to drive a car again (thanks RShotBoy for your faith and patience with my driving skills). Found out that I still have panic attacks on the road. Found an abandoned girl on my floor who is abused by her mother. Still eat too much sushi. More outings with high school girlfriends hopefully (they keep me grounded when I'm about to drift away). Supported a friend who is sick and rekindled our friendship at that too (You will always have my support and love, Eddy). Saw Kumar after months of not seeing Kumar.
Can all that possibly happened in two months? In a nutshell yes. This is not for you to know what happened. This is for me to remember.
posted by: B @ 3:06 PM
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Calm Down, Deep Breaths
1. I'm tired. But I want to blog. Because I won't let this blog dies when another part of my life dies.
2. Cleo Most Eligible Bachelor 2009 is over. Lester didn't win. But the gang had a blast between supporting him as bachelor #39 and celebrating Meikeng's birthday. I wish happy times like that will never end.
3. The 2.5kg I gained in Penang refuse to go back to Penang. Still with me in KL. Dang.
4. Another island getaway soon. Very soon.
5. I've made up my mind and I hope I will stick to my decision.
6. I am sad about my decision.
7. Ramadhan belum pun tiba, but I already sourced my kain for baju raya. Damn cun.
8. Ran away from home and came back home. There's no place like home. Maybe that's why she named me Baiti.
9. Have a Twitter account now. Tweet tweet. Primary reason to keep self updated with tech savvy politicians who tweets. Skema betul.
10. I know I have been through worse. I will be okay.
posted by: B @ 11:35 PM
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The One About My Favourite Bag and A Getaway
I have a love-hate relationship with Guess. I think I've established that before. I've always thought the monogram designs are hideous and good designs from the brand are few and far in between. Regardless of the animosity I felt with the brand, I finally owned one when Heikal bought a Guess bag for me. It's black with no pattern, that's why I like it.
Until recently the bag 'peeled' into its own death.
During happier times.
I like the brass logo.
It peeled off! ;(
Like real bad bersalin kulit thing going on there. It breaks my heart to have to throw it away.
Do you guys know why the skin becomes like that?
..
On another note, I went on a much deserved holiday in Penang with high-school girlfriends. Prior to the trip, I covered the 59th Umno general assembly.
Something freakish happened. I guess I got acquianted with the wrong people. It sapped me out of my energy and focus. I was told that I was not myself and I was withdrawn, to say the least. The cumulation of stress, fear and anger made me consume nicotine more than ever before. And then I fell sick.
Thank heavens for the Penang trip. What I need was a getaway from sin city.
The activity we experienced for the first time together.
Lovely bird, sing for me...
With the host, Juls.
Feringghi Beach.
The very long night market.
The glorious Penang food. I gained 2.5kg over two days. Not kidding.
Going home :(
It was my first trip outside KL without my family. I had a great time with them. And it did help me forget about some things. Wish we had more time to explore the island and eat more food.
Penang, we will be back!
posted by: B @ 5:13 PM
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More camwhore pics on my FB and Jules'. 
And most importantly, I want to be in the presence of good company :)
It peeled off! ;(
The activity we experienced for the first time together.
Lovely bird, sing for me...
With the host, Juls. 
Feringghi Beach.
The very long night market.
The glorious Penang food. I gained 2.5kg over two days. Not kidding. 
Penang, we will be back! 
