May you all have a blessed Eid

Forgive me for all the wrongdoings I've done, be it direct or indirectly

Eid Mubarak everyone! 

But I'll kiss my lips and I'll blow it to you, It'll be the last thing that I ever do, And wherever you go and whatever you do, There's a man underground that will always love you

Currently on repeat: Noah and The Whale's Second Lover

This was 2006. Nonie was 20. 

And today she turns 25. How time flies =) 

Happy Birthday babe!

So yesterday Anne and friends threw Daz a surprise bowling birthday party. Well, I was surprised too when the bowling place played a super corny birthday song - didn't really remember the lyrics but I can tell you, it's the most corny birthday song I've ever heard my whole 22 years of life. 

However the party was fun. It was really good to be seeing some faces that I haven't seen for months, and yes, to show to the world how I suck at bowling. I seldom bowl - it's like a once in a blue moon thing. If I'm not mistaken this is my fourth, or my fifth time and by far, this is the worse game I ever had. 

Well whatever it is, definitely I'll be getting a lunch treat from Ahmal for just... suck-ing at bowling? 

Anyhoo. Dazriq, Happy 24th Birthday to you in advance ;)

And let me wish twothree of my favorite people in my life on their (belated) birthdays too:

Ibu, Happy 59th Birthday!

I love you always. And can't wait to see you next week XD

Happy 23rd Birthday Ain!
Recently I keep on thinking about Malacca. Hehe. I plan to bring my polaroid there nanti btw ;) Geez I miss you!

And Happy 23rd Birthday Mika!

Just hoping to see you anytime soon, and probably try to talk less about work LOL.

Have an awesome year ahead folks!

Well I've wished them personally before hand, so we're cool B-)

p/s: I missed out Ain - well, I forgot her birthday was a day before my mom! Whoops! Sorry babeee. 

Praying for everyone's safety. Especially those who are in the northern peninsula of Malaysia, southern Thailand, and Indonesia.

Amin :)

Selamat Hari Raya, Maaf Zahir & Batin

Perkataan yang cantik nan teragung ialah ALLAH,
lagu dan irama yang merdu AZAN,
karyawan novel terbaik lagi menarik ialah AL-QURAN,
senaman yang sempurna ialah SEMBAHYANG,
diet yang mujarab PUASA,
Perayaan gemilang umat Islam ialah EID FITRI

Semoga Ramadhan dan Syawal tahun ini yang terbaik dan dirahmati Allah

Dalam bermesra mungkin terkasar bahasa,
Dalam bergurau mungkin terlanjur senda,
Dalam berjanji mungkin ada yang belum dikota,
Dalam berbicara mungkin ada yang menyinggung rasa.
Jika ada kemaafan, itu jualah yang dipinta.

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri

haha apparently I don't have any decent picture of me alone. This is the closest.

Happy during 1st Raya?

p/s: I don't know who's the owner(s) of the poems above. Its just some txts I gt from my Mom. Just wanna make my raya wish longer than usual. heh.

Happy Ramadhan Everyone.

I haven't officially wish all the Muslims who read my blog Happy Ramadhan. Been sick for the first few days of the fasting month and was busy practicing joget which we performed last weekend.

I think its because of the change of weather. We're entering spring. That's kinda usual for me, to fell sick during weather change. I don't know why. So weak!

It feels so horrible for not being able to fast on the first 2 days of Ramadhan, for the second time. But last year was worse, so I should be grateful. At least I skipped just the first 2 days. Alhamdulillah it wasn't longer than that.

So, to all my Muslim readers,

Wishing you a joyous and blessed Ramadhan

Ramadhan Mubarak!

I wanna do Eurotrip!

I wanna make him a "happy birthday post". But I guess that'll be too late. It's always like that, whenever I missed making a birthday post to a person, I'll just leave it be. Because it'll be wayy past the birth date for me to make a post for the person.

But I don't feel so bad though, as I will make sure that I personally wish them. Be it through FB or txt. I guess that's good enough. Hehe.

So whoever gets the birthday post from me, maybe you can consider yourself lucky? Haha. Well, it's just a post from me, nothing special there.

Anyway, Luqman is already in London. Yes, London!

You left home at the age of 18. Wow. That's something. Okay, I left when I was about his age too. Honestly I feel like you're still young. Like in high school at least. A sister still can't accept that her younger brother is growing up. Haha. Boo me!

But London is so far away. Especially when I am here, in NZ. We're 12 hours apart! The day he left home is the day that reality hits me hard; okay, although he's just going to be there for 6 months, but that is the point where I realized something. Most of us is all set to go our separate ways. Before, it was more like I'm here, and when I go back home to visit them, it'll be them waiting for me. Everyone is home to welcome me back.

Now? It's possible that when I get home, it'll be just Firdaus and my parents. Adam is always working. And Firdaus is Mr Busy; always have something to do. The "rising star" in my house as his schedule is so packed - he has school, then golf, then tuition, then more golf, and possibly other sports, if he can manage I know he will participate.

Luqman was always there to hang around with me. Now? If I am going home at the end of this year, I won't be seeing him waiting for me, to hang out with me. Or if I am going home at other times, when he's back, he'll be busy with uni.

Wow. But that's the thing, even I myself don't know when is my next trip home.

Possibly it'll be a one way trip. Or a return trip. Or there won't be any trip.

Somehow I sounded selfish here.

But that's how it feels like when someone is going away. It didn't impact me as much when I was the one who left.

Luqman, if you're reading this, I am so proud of you - you're chasing your own dreams and I am positive that you're at the right path. I always thought you'll leave home when National Geographic hired you. Guess you left earlier. Make it all worthwhile yeah? Take loads of photos for me, as I don't think I'll get the chance to reach that part of the world. Not now.

Oh, and don't forget to update me always - FB, offline msgs in y!m, txts, just don't forget me! But now we cannot gossip about Adam & Firdaus dah la. Have to wait til you come back :(

Miss you always dude! Take care!

Playing Geo Challenge on FB makes me wanna travel. ngaaa...

BFFY

Everyone sure has their BFFY right. Here's mine:

That's him alright. I've known him for as long as I can remember. Well, this is not a "BFFY photo moment". Apparently I was at the side, and my dad snapped me in half. I wonder why. That wasn't cute at all. But at least I can see myself smiling there. So that's good.

Well its a post for my BFFY. So it should be more about him, than about me. Although I am actually so into myself, so it feels a bit uneasy when I look at this kind of picture.

Okay before we moved on with other pictures. I just want to point out something - he always know what he wants. And that is how much he loves Batman. I think it is not bad for a kid to start drawing, and it's even better for a kid to use a computer programme, which I think that's paint, to draw. Salute lah ;)

Maybe I discovered mine too; to always be in a picture. Camwhore freak. Or maybe that was a gift; to be able to sense the camera.

Eh, this post should not be about me. Damn. Moving on...

Okay these two are more "BFFY photo moment" type. And yeah I think when I was small, I have a thing for rabbits. Back when we're small, my parents love to bring us to that plaster of paris shop and there's one time when I chose to paint a rabbit. I think my mom finished it nicely (I am the less artistic one in the house :P) and I loved it a lot! Apparently I think plaster of paris stuffs are like dolls; so I carry that rabbit around, and sadly on the same day, I accidentally dropped it on the floor, and that thing was broken into two; the head and the body. If I am not mistaken my dad manage to take a photo before I dropped it on the floor, but I couldn't find that picture. sobs.

But now I think I am over rabbits. They're less friendly and they love to make babies, so I don't find them as cute as cats. So my "accessory" for photo sessions has changed to:

A cat and it's alive! That's preans by the way. I think he's just several months old at that time. That's why he looked so small. 1999. That was 10 years ago! What a coincidence!

Okay I shouldn't talk about me. Ugh I just can't help it. So sorry.

Back to our topics.

Look at my BFFY. He's soo slim, and always smiling! A happy kid eh? He always told me that his best years were the first 3 years of his life. I beg to differ. See him smiling? I bet its because I'm around with him. We were the dynamic duo back then. If he's in trouble, then so am I. We did almost everything together, like sunbathing on the rooftop while waiting for pakcik watermelon, playing lego, TMNT figurines, Mickey Mouse computer games, picit2 berudu, shaving Luqman's head to make it look like a football, watching him play other computer games (prince of persia and paper boy especially), and more. I got so bored if he's at his pre-school, so my parents' solution was to enrol myself into the same pre-school. So I got in so early. Haha. Oh, less stuff about me. sheesh. I can't seem to bear that in mind.

And he got older. Look at his glasses! Classic! According to Husna she also has the same glasses. Probably that was the fashion back then. I can't help myself but to laugh everytime I saw this photo. And this time, he was not very happy. He smiled in pictures less. I think I am gonna blame the specs - I think they are making him sad. He tried to deny that he's short sighted. I remembered that we figured about his sight problems when we were at Zoo Melaka, cuz he can't read signs which is just a few feet away from him. Tuhla baca dalam gelap lagi. Oh he likes to read. A lot. And he likes to read before he goes to bed. So that explains why.

Or probably he thinks that's the new pose. A more serious style. Well, it kinda worked.

Well, this is him now:

p/s: oi firdaus kacau je buat muka sedih dalam gamba ni. pfft.

So this is him now. All grown up, big (like, literally), and always happy. These pics somehow summarize what he likes to do; playing his game, eating (everything. well almost everything), making jokes, and pose for the camera. I think vain-ess and camwhore-ness are in our blood.

I am glad that he has chosen his path, by doing what he loves to do. Although he is a pain in the ass, most of the times annoying and behaving like a mentally ill kid, I still love him no matter what. I am jealous of him of course, because he's so talented, and he can make others feel so happy when he's around them.

Like these boys:

Not the boy in blue. We don't even know him. See how happy the two boys are. They look up to him as if he's their idol. Serious. I bet one of the many reasons why they both loovee Upin and Ipin its because of him.

And today, my BFFY turns 24. And this post is to celebrate the day that he's getting older. Haha. Okay, you're 24.

To my BFFY Adam,

HAPPY 24th BIRTHDAY!

May you have a blast celebrating your special day.

May Allah bless you always.

Love,

Farah

Hope you'll like this post Abang. Hadiah tu, nanti2 la ye. hehe.

Oh in case you all don't know what BFFY stands for. It's "BEST FRIENDS FOREVER Y'ALL!"


That's our so-called BFF nickname for each other. lol.

Happy Father's Day.

I honestly don't know when is Father's Day (Well actually I don't even know exactly when is Mother's Day. Any Non-Public Holiday dates are hard to remember - I am so bad). All I know is it'll be in June, and when the day is approaching I am sure there'll be a lot of advertisements in town promoting stuff you can buy for your dad.

Seeing these ads since weeks ago, and I saw my cuzzen sent his father a msg about Father's Day on facebook, so I thought it was last week.

And I called my dad several days ago to wish. I think that was Tuesday. Or probably Thursday. I can't even remember :P

FM: Hi Ayah, Happy Belated Father's Day!
Ayah: Haa, you're 2 days late!
FM: When exactly is Father's Day? I tak tau lah, that's why I called you today (or maybe it was my mom who called, and i asked her to pass the phone to Ayah. heh), to wish lahh~ ehe sorry...
Ayah: Actually, I don't know. I main cakap je you're 2 days late. haha.

cheh. Sabar je.

So then I realized today (which actually, yesterday) was Father's Day when Qilah was talking about it. Since I went to town today, I bought the phone card and called them when I got home, which is, tonight =P

I called his cell to surprise him (usually I'll call my mom). And he won't know it's me cuz the number didn't appear.

FM: Hello.
Ayah: Hello? Siapa ni?
FM: Farah lahh
Ayah: Laaa, haha ingatkan sapa lah tadi. Ha kenapa?
FM: Selamat Hari Bapaa~!!!!
Ayah: Dah malam baru nak call.
FM: I was out lah tadi. Now dh balik baru lah boleh call. Ayah tengah buat apa tu?
Ayah: Buat kerja...
FM: Kenapa buat kerja masa hari bapa ni?
Ayah: Kenalah kerja, bukan senang nak cari sesuap nasi sekarang ni (with full drama tone)... hahahahahah. Drama king kan? Rasa2 boleh masuk Anak Wayang tak? hahahahahha.

I just knew what Anak Wayang is. God. Even that can be made into a reality TV Show? Malaysians just love reality TV show don't they?

Anyway...

Ayah, Ayah. You're so funny. And you're the best father in the whole wide world. Okay maybe the best father (the one and only pon.. haha) to us, your kids only. I am sure other dads are just as super as you =)

To all dads in this world,

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

I know I am late in wishing this, but yeah, just enjoy your day while you still can! with your kids and wife who love you so much :D

=)

To all mothers in the world...

This is Nana & I, in 30 years =)

To all mothers, especially my mother, ibu...

Happy Mother's Day!

Enjoy this special day with love, joy & happiness. hee =)

I love you so much no matter how much we fight and how much we quarrel with each other.

How I wish I'm back home with you. So I can do all the house chores, cook something for you, celebrate this mother's day with you.... and if you're reading this ibu, I know you'll be like "yea right Farah". So not me kan?

I know!

But this time, I really feel like doing that. It feels sad that I am not there =(

You take care ibu, don't work too hard, suruh je man tu buat macam2. Die rajin nye. haha.

*BIG HUG*

A new year. A new (mis)adventure.

**WARNING: This post is reallyyy looongg!**

This is my first post for the year 2009 (uuuu....)

I am late. 5 days late. I was planning to blog on the eve of the new year, but apparently this time, I went out with my brothers, the Ellis and Aidzat. We wanted to watch the fireworks this time.

And we chose the nearest to us, the place where we believed will pull off the new year fireworks show.

Putrajaya

Arrived as early as 10, with McD foods on our hands, we picnic-ed at the side of a huge lake in Cyberjaya. According to Adam, this is one of the nicest spots to take fireworks photos in Putrajaya. As they usually launched them at the PICC.

We were too early.

But thats fine with us. Soon after that more people will start filling up the spaces, and we wanted a really good view. We talked and joked around, teasing one another (the usual thing that we do together), and since the boys have their camera ready, we camwhore-d.

That was fun. Really =)

The fun made us unaware of the time, and by the time we realized of it, it was 10 to midnight. So we sat down, took our positions, Adam and Luqman set up their cameras, and we waited.

Til 5 past midnight.

Called Fash as she was on the other side of the lake as soon as we saw some lights sparkling in the sky.

Maybe they're warming up. So we thought.

FN = Fash Nadiah

FM: Fash! Nampak tak tadi sikit?
FN: Haha tau takk, tadi jumpa police die kata mana ada fireworks kat sini!!
FM: But last year ada...
FN: Not this year tho! Giler lawak ok.

We all laughed. We have fooled ourselves. THERE'S NO FIREWORKS IN PUTRAJAYA!

The "small show" we saw was just from a group of people, not the real one.

But I wondered why the police standing by near us. Why didn't they warn all of us?? There were even foreigners waiting!

So yeah the plan to watch fireworks on the New Year eve has failed... again.

We don't want to ruin our already-ruined-halfway night. Since we're in Putrajaya, we decided to camwhore a bit more before going back. Plus, Putrajaya has some beautiful (and they're more beautiful at night) photo spots that we can't miss.

We made our move to Old Town Cyberjaya to meet Aiman and Addin - another two of our neighbours.

Then to our first destination; the bridge. I can't remember the name of the bridge. Haha. Shame on me.

We hung out for awhile. Watched people. There's a bunch of chinese kids dancing around. We felt like joining them, but we can't understand what they're saying; they're like playing a game actually. So we continued with our main intention to go there; photoshoot.

Snap snap snap!

One pose after another, then we stopped thinking its enough for now. We have to get on to another spot. We lingered around the bridge talking and laughing with each other while waiting Adam pack.

He finished packing. and he closed the boot.

Then suddenly Adam was cursing.

We were all like... whats up???

AB: I left the key in the car... *%$#@%

Then we spent the time trying to break into his car. and of course, we FAILED. Adam still attempted many ways trying to get into the car, while Luqman and the rest of us tried to convince him to go home and get the spare keys. Thats the last thing on his mind; our parents are home. He'll surely get something from them if they find out.

He finally surrender. Thank God Aiman was with us, so he drove him back to our house to get the keys.

While the rest of us; Luqman, Elli Farhana, Elli Famira, Aidzat, Addin and I hung out at the sidewalk. Playing stupid games (but fun) like "Bom Ba Chik" and "Botol". Then Farhana realized that she has her old playing cards in her bag, so we started to play Hi Jack!

And that was a very hilarious game!

Again, I thank God for giving us such a great time when we're actually facing some stressful situations. The company were very cool too, so its not so hard to entertain them =) Sama2 giler pon. Again, time went by quickly.

After almost 45 minutes (I think...) Adam arrived with the set of spare keys in his hands. So we all got into the car, and went to the next spot. Snapped more photos. Were chased out by the guards. But I wonder why, there were other people too, and I don't see why they shoo-ed us away. Its not that we're doing something bad.

Ah well.

Then our parents started to call. Shoot. Its already 3 am. So we rushed home.

And the journey ends with smiles all over our faces. That's relieving. I was scared that they didn't have fun (considering what we went through). This was the first time we hung out together, Elli and her siblings, with us.

So that's how I started my year. And that makes me wonder, how 2009 will turn out to be like?

All I can hope for is a happy ending. Amin :)

Thats all for now. I need to start developing my graduation photos, and get the most recent photos from abang. Then maybe I'll open another topic.

For now, I'd like to wish everyone, Happy New Year, Selamat Menyambut Maal Hijrah. May the new year brings you happiness and greatness in life.

Salam Aidilfitri.

InsyaAllah, today wll be the last day of Ramadhan. But I feel like fasting only started yesterday. How time flies and I don't realize it.

Anyway, to my family, cuzzens, aunties, uncles, grannys, all my friends, my teachers, fellow bloggers, fellow readers, everyone. I wish all of you:

Get Hari Raya Graphics Here

Sempena raya, I dedicate you my favourite raya song:



enjoy ;)

Best Wishes from me.

Its been exactly a week and I haven't done a post for my dear cuzzen & my brother luqman. 14th August was their birthdays!

So here goes... the the older one:

Dearest Iffah,

Happy 21st Birthday!

I really hope that I can see you one day.. it's been almost 3 years since the last time we met right?

I miss you so much.

oh &...

Selamat Pengantin Baru :D

Love,

Farah Mexx

She got married in May. But yeah another belated wish for her. Anyway I wish her all the best and may she'll live happily ever after. Amin. I love you Iffah!

And to you, My Brother Luqman,

Happy 17th Birthday!

I'll either buy your present when I'm in Malaysia or

when I'm still here.

All the best for your SPM dude. Make us proud :)

Your sis,

FarahMexx

I choose not to post a photo of Luqman cuz I'm still waiting for his video... waiting for Adam...

Anyway another cuzzen got married today. Congratulations & All the best Abang Ammar! So I have missed 3. And that includes my uncle (rowena's brother).

Hopefully I won't miss Abg Ridz's this January.

Belated

Dear Brother Hitam,

Happy 23rd Birthday!
(31st July)
Moga2 berat you cepat turun:p ha ha ha!
oh & cepat2 cari kerja. Then you can belanja me ;)

Love,
Adik Comel :P

I just realized that I haven't bought his present *sigh* asked him what he wants but the answer will always be the same: I don't know. sheesh.

So I drew him this:

Let's Blame him alrite. He started this first and he made me hooked to it.

Happy Birthday!

Mr Fadzli Rosli,
HAPPY 22nd BIRTHDAY!!
Hope you'll have a great one this year.
=)

well today is not just Palie's birthday.

Miss Nad Fackeer & Miss Liza Adinan,
Happy Birthday Babes!

Ramai gile birthday hari ni! May Allah Bless all of you, and may you have another great year ahead!