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Monday, December 29, 2008/
sleepy eyes @ 9:24 am
8.33am in the morning... "wake up. wake up ah, the faster you do your homework, the faster you finish it" *grunts** "I still wanna sleeeeep" "oh can you buy deodarant for me?" "WHAT?! you want me to choose the way you smell?!" "yup. deodorant ah. not perfume."
Yesterday: "Go and read New Moon ok. Got some stuff I wanna tell you, it's in there"
hahahaha... To Do List for Today: 1. Call Muu, ask when can I borrow her book 2. DO THOSE FREAKING FOUR ESSAYS!!! 3. Buy deodorant! WAHWHAHA. xP
Bought Beyonce's album already. Need to buy Taufik's. Am so out of this world. I dint even realise that HE RELEASED A NEW ALBUM. BAH. Reconsidering Ne-Yo's. Feel like getting Akon's too. GAHH. I don't really buy albums y'know. WAHHAHA. Will save up for it. Cos i seriously no money le.
Can't wait for Mari Mambo. Got to publicise it to the Cedar-MJCians now. WAHAH. Think I wanna sleepover then. Hrm..and make it a mugging session too, but guess that'll be impossible huh?
Well Well Well... I have grown a lot in this month, character-wise. When's school's out, real life enters.
Family, responsibilities, life, the great balancing act. Guess I'm just kinda one way now huh. HAHA...
Don't feel like updating much. Since, homework is still there. One heap and mountain of it. Don't know why I'm writing like this.
I kinda miss Elliot now. That was very random. And I miss my crazy girlfriends cum classmates. I miss Miss L. I miss Lit classes. I miss being school-booky and studious. I do not miss guitar cos have been having it throughout hols.
Holidays...really saturated with topsy-turvy wild rides, exciting moments, tears, laughter, love, warmth, hugs. HAHA. Good holiday Safiah...ready for the new year?
"What drew Mooradian to the story was not its exoticism, but rather its universality. "There have been thousands of vampire films made," he says. "What sets this apart is the love story. Vampirism in this story is simply a metaphor for teenage lust, for that feeling of 'I want you, but I can't have you.' I thought that was such a wonderful metaphor to express teenage longing. "
- From the official website of Twilight
First time I chiong-ed a book and then straightaway, went to watch it after going swimming with Geraldine. Met Filzah then we went to watch after dinner. Felt rushed tho... wished had more time to talk to Filzah....
Thought the book had a very simple language...Not very literature-ish. Nothing really to analyse and all that... ahhaa..
BAHH.... Muscles aching after swimming. Just a bit. But it's a good ache...
Afraid you will be out of touch in your Economics? Feeling inadequate about your ability to tackle case study questions?
Dont worry- there are two pieces of assignments you can practice during the holidays.
Refer to the 'green book' MJC Revision Questions and complete these two assignments:
i. N2004 , The market for sugar in the UK, p 20
ii. N2007, H1 Economics case study, International Tourism, pp 35-37.
Complete these assignment and bring them back for your first tutorial January 2009.
2. Dear Students,
P&P Context Practices and work on any one passage (full-length essay, typed) for holiday homework. All essays are to be submitted during the first Literature tutorial in 2009.
Have fun (not being ironic)
Love, Msschoo L.
3. Hi guys, December break doesn't mean a break from Geography. In order to prep for next year (y'know, given your grades and all), we have prepared work for you.
Please download this from the IVLE workbin from Monday.
1. Book Review 2. Summary work
Note the different deadlines for each part of the assignment.
H1s may do any relevant section. H2s do everything.
Ms S.
Haiz... half more month to a brand new year....and nothing's been done to catch up with the old.. GAHH
Was it reallly appropriate for the children? Only because they won't understand.... especially all the lame parts. HAAH. *cringes again** hahaha... man... but..
I was just reaaaaaalllly speechless haha... I just had to choose that movie right? WAHAHAHAH. Dang. xP
N there's a lot of the music videos on youtube. I wouldn't even know they existed if not for Moto Moto...hahaha... He's really innocent & sweet but he's just not deep ain't he... tsk poor boy. Still, entertaining MVs...especially with collaborations with Will.I.Am. Hrmm Hrmm...
Ok I mean... I think mb I internalised it too much to really say that it's good for kids... wahas.. It's just HIIIILARRIOUUSSSS. hahaha.
Whoever did the characterization for Moto Moto, really did it well. HOHUM. Yes, insert Lit here. xP
This is the only video I allow myself to put here. Gosh... the MVs too much for me... wahahs. ~shakes head~
If there's a Mozilla fanclub, I would really join it. WAHAHHA... Mozilla really rocks. I LOVE MOZILLA!!! hehehehe.
Thank you thank you for making it so so so fun to use the internet and so so so easy. Thank you for always finding more ways and putting in the effort. WOO HOOS. Go MOZILLA! Nyahahahahas.
I also love handmade stuff...
And unique stuff... WOOS. So, one day, when I'll be able to do online shopping, I'll refer to this post.. (: Or when I'm really free and able to get my hands on the proper materials, I'll do 'em myself! *GRINNNNS***
wahahhah!
So, here's for the future Safiah, whatever happens to you in the end, may you always be happy (: and still be true to yourself. Yerp (:
At the end of the Hajj (annual pilgrimage to Mecca), Muslims throughout the world celebrate the holiday of Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice). In 2008, Eid al-Adha will begin on approximately December 8th, and will last for three days.
What does Eid al-Adha commemorate?
During the Hajj, Muslims remember and commemorate the trials and triumphs of the Prophet Abraham. The Qur'an describes Abraham as follows:
"Surely Abraham was an example, obedient to Allah, by nature upright, and he was not of the polytheists. He was grateful for Our bounties. We chose him and guided him unto a right path. We gave him good in this world, and in the next he will most surely be among the righteous." (Qur'an 16:120-121)
One of Abraham's main trials was to face the command of Allah to kill his only son. Upon hearing this command, he prepared to submit to Allah's will. When he was all prepared to do it, Allah revealed to him that his "sacrifice" had already been fulfilled. He had shown that his love for his Lord superceded all others, that he would lay down his own life or the lives of those dear to him in order to submit to God.
Why do Muslims sacrifice an animal on this day?
During the celebration of Eid al-Adha, Muslims commemorate and remember Abraham's trials, by themselves slaughtering an animal such as a sheep, camel, or goat. This action is very often misunderstood by those outside the faith.
Allah has given us power over animals and allowed us to eat meat, but only if we pronounce His name at the solemn act of taking life. Muslims slaughter animals in the same way throughout the year. By saying the name of Allah at the time of slaughter, we are reminded that life is sacred.
The meat from the sacrifice of Eid al-Adha is mostly given away to others. One-third is eaten by immediate family and relatives, one-third is given away to friends, and one-third is donated to the poor. The act symbolizes our willingness to give up things that are of benefit to us or close to our hearts, in order to follow Allah's commands. It also symbolizes our willingness to give up some of our own bounties, in order to strengthen ties of friendship and help those who are in need. We recognize that all blessings come from Allah, and we should open our hearts and share with others.
It is very important to understand that the sacrifice itself, as practiced by Muslims, has nothing to do with atoning for our sins or using the blood to wash ourselves from sin. This is a misunderstanding by those of previous generations: "It is not their meat nor their blood that reaches Allah; it is your piety that reaches Him." (Qur'an 22:37)
The symbolism is in the attitude - a willingness to make sacrifices in our lives in order to stay on the Straight Path. Each of us makes small sacrifices, giving up things that are fun or important to us. A true Muslim, one who submits his or herself completely to the Lord, is willing to follow Allah's commands completely and obediently. It is this strength of heart, purity in faith, and willing obedience that our Lord desires from us.
What else do Muslims do to celebrate the holiday?
On the first morning of Eid al-Adha, Muslims around the world attend morning prayers at their local mosques. Prayers are followed by visits with family and friends, and the exchange of greetings and gifts. At some point, members of the family will visit a local farm or otherwise will make arrangements for the slaughter of an animal. The meat is distributed during the days of the holiday or shortly thereafter.
"Do you know what is better than charity and fasting and prayer? It is keeping peace and good relations between people, as quarrels and bad feelings destroy mankind." (Hadith; Muslims & Bukhari)
"You will not enter paradise until you have faith; and you will not complete your faith till you love one another." (Hadith; Muslim)
For some reasons, I just can't do certain things. I think it's because, I see my flaws beside you. Increasingly, I realise how much how much my faith is weak. And people think I'm strong because I wear the tudung. I'm sooo not that state yet. I'm still so weak, so weak...
Maybe then, I should improve myself first, think of myself first before I can even think of anyone else.
It's so hard sometimes because there's distractions everyday. Sometimes I just want to go to some very very quiet place and be alone and think and gain more knowledge because I feel so weak and so inadequate with what I have, and have no other responsibilities but just wanting to know and wanting to learn even more. Like haha... I wish there was a cave in Tampines huh? Maybe my room would do. Maybe I could buy a "DO NOT DISTURB" sign with an indication of how many hours I would want to be alone.
Thank you for being the hard knock on my head.
Mum says, "If humans can't teach us, Allah will."
Humans have taught me a lot.
My baby brother taught me the importance of doing chores, the importance of waking up early in the morning to do chores before I leave the house. He didn't really preach it to me of course, he's just 1 year plus... but he made me realise. And I think, that's the most effective way to learn. When you realise it yourself.
My mum made me realise how I prefer things to be planned, how I prefer to know what will go on in my week, my days. She made me realise how I'd rather not follow my emotions but sit down and think it throught, but I know myself that emotions are something that just happens. So, I learnt how to let the emotion wash over me before thinking, and then, taking actions after my thoughts.
My younger brother made me realised how to manage my time, and how to be wise and think on the guy side of stuff. He's growing too...
My father made me realise how I need certain things in my life...how I need certain things to be...
What else do I need to know? What else have humans not taught me...? For now, it's all too overwhelming, what I need to do with myself. How much more I need to learn...
Learning.. learning.. I guess I should read the Doctor Faustus play by Christopher Marlowe... because humans wrote some great Literature and I always learn a lot from them too...that's why I love Lit...I always learn more about myself, about the people around me, about how and why they act the way they are sometimes...
and Love, I learn it everyday...what it should be, what it is...
How much more we need to learn... How much more we need to know... And yet, all that we can ever know is just a fraction of all the knowledge that exists in the whole universe...
XOXO N U R S A F I A H I've got a looooong way to go
I'm just putting my faith in the one who knows about everything. I don't want to think about anything else too. Can we pretend nothing ever happened? We can't deny all that has. Can we just become grammy-award winning-actors then? Can we? I wasn't Mad. I can't ask for anything...just let this be...just let it be please... Can't we just see where the River Flows? Is it so excruciating for you not to know what will happen in your life? Must everything be planned? Nothing is for sure... but Surprises brought happiness
My ex-cca, one of it, Cedar Media Club, came online. As in, they made INK come online too. WAHH. I'm so proud of them! Gosh, producing INK was such a sacrifice... a labour of love... but the end product... gosh, how much I loved seeing the end product and seeing people read the newsletter. The process of discussing with my writers, everyone gathering around me, giving out articles, assigning them to those who would like to do articles on it...
Woohoos, watching Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa and Netball Chalet tomorrow!!!! WAHHH... miss my girls so muchhh! Lots to poke and talk about. And on Thursday, I met the sec 4s-no-longer: Irdayu, Xin Yi and Inooja at Small Macs on the way to Pasir Ris. haha...wahhs.. somehow, they look bigger to me.. compared to when they were only sec 1... *goes all soft eyes*** Aww...the kids are all grown up.
am I happy? yep am I lucky? yep am I grateful? so so much am I thankful? even more
Oh, check out this guy, Yiruma on Youtube... wahha.. he's from, Korea and his compositions on piano are really beautiful...I'm adding them on my playlist. ^^v Found him through Marli's blog.
Mrs Chong treated me to an Indonesian restaurant at Great World City for lunch. I'm still full now. Sometimes, I feel so adult working. WHAHAH.. But it gets so boring and lonely sometimes. And I always rush to finish my work. I was rushing today. HAHAHAH. Lay Hong went to lunch with us too.
Whew... enough office work for some time. And I get allowance which is more than my normal monthly allowance, which is really great.
But I still need rest and a lot of catching up with my books, homework, friends, my room, my bed, my darling darling baby brother, my family, my life. It's all spinning and settling down slowly. I'm really glad I chose not to go for the camp. I'm really tired of committing to school stuff. WAHH... SYF will be one pressure next year... but we'll all be able to do it fine...
Oh and this ang moh granddad just nodded to me and smiled on my way to work from Orchard MRT. I was so surprised I gave a genuine smile back. Maybe it's cos I felt so happy with life cos the wind was shaking all the dead leaves away from the trees and they were just flying everywhere and I felt so confident and powerful. Maybe I gave a very good aura too. WAHHA xP. More people should do that. It's really good. Do you think the ang moh did that to every person he passed by? Must be tiring. But that doesn't matter because he gestured to me. (:
GOOO SAFIAH! wahaha xP
I had a good long discussion/ talk with my mum. I wanted advise. And then, my brother sat himself down and he started telling us his story, his problem. And both me and my mum helped. I love it when this happens. I like being open with my family. (: I like that we trust each other this much.
