Today, I turn a year older. Despite that, like I have said, it is just another normal day. I won't ask much this time round. Today, I also realised that as I get older, life gets tougher and that includes decision-making. And I comfort myself through a subconscious reminder saying this is just the beginning.

I shall remind myself today is the day I was brought into this world with a purpose. I guess what Mom has been saying all these while is true. I have stepped into adulthood where parents' consent is not compulsory. And that would mean I need to start standing, and begin running on my own. Through a journey I call 'Life'.

To all who have wished me (via whatever means possible), I really appreciate it. To those who have not, don't force yourself. I'll be fine. Just approve of my favour to be in your hearts the moment you read this. If I could make one wish right now, I would want to improve on myself better. May Allah provide me with the courage and the will to be better. Amin.

Oh yeah, to side-track a little, I also have this thing about lack of food in rural countries. The next time you see a plate of ________ (insert food) that you don't like because it lacks flavour, salt or quantity, remind yourself of the poor little ones who are not even blessed with even proper food to eat. I feel extremely sad when I see these kids battling each day with hunger. To them, poverty is not one of their options. It is their livelihood. So each time when I (or you) sit down at the table with a platter of really good food or even the simple Fish & Chips, I know I am extremely blessed to be where I am. Yup, that is one simple wish that I wish from me to you.

To any that has been greeted by disappointment, I am truly sorry (you know who you are). Though the overwhelming guilt is really taking over despite the better options being laid out right in front of me. And I repeat, I will be fine. I'll make it up to you when I am less tied down with options. It makes thinking a whole lot easier that way.

My plans for today? To be with my family.
To end this off, happy 21st to me.

Event happened on May 23rd, 2009
As usual, when one of our dear friend's birthday is just around the corner, the KBBGs will spring up into action and cook surprises. On May 23rd, we celebrated Rafidah's birthday. Before meeting up, the guys crashed over at Fauzi's place to prepare the food. Yup! It was the guys' turn to do all the cooking. Prepared some sandwiches, nuggets and fries and we were good to go! Having us all in the kitchen was great fun. Funny things happened (eg. over-seasoning of the egg sandwich with loads of crushed black pepper) but hey, a whole bunch of guys (us especially) in the kitchen equals to havoc.

After all the frying, preparing and packing we made our way down to Bedok Reservoir Park. The girls chose the newly built floating platform and I must say it was a pretty good location. Just look at the scenery there.


On a side note, the sunset was awesome. I have been living around that area for almost 8 years now and never have I seen such colours blooming in serenity. Before that scenery came around, we had to get down to business. Decorating the platform for Rafidah's surprise.

And finally! The soon-to-be 20-year-old girl arrived. She was blindfolded and made to listen to her Ipod (I think). So when Syaherah left her at the center of the platform, she screamed so loud that the fishes in the reservoir went deaf (ok bedek ah)! I swear she was like some lost lamb searching for its mother. I was laughing so hard (the others too) that I wanted to pee in my pants. Watching her scream was hilarious! Hahaha!

I realised I do not have a recent picture of both my parents together. Well, this will do (taken in 2007). And yup, they both share the same birth date!
Happy 47th Birthday Mama!
Happy 50th Birthday Abah!

To Farah:
Here I am wishing you a smashing 14th birthday! It feels like yesterday that you were in my arms crying. 14 years flashed by in an instant and it is good to see how much you have grown. Just remember what I have been telling you all these while. Knowing the difference between what is right and what is wrong. I trust that you know the difference. Should there be anything that you would like to talk about (eg. boy problems *winks*), just know that I am always here to hear you out.

Study hard little sister!
And may you always be that irritating little sister I like teasing!
Love you!

Your irritating brother,
Abang Anwar

Unfortunately, both of them are not in Singapore. Both parents plus little sister are at our place in Malacca, Malaysia. They are returning tomorrow. So, as a belated present from me to my Mom, I will make it a point to wake up early tomorrow and clean the whole house. Yup! Cleaning up my room, mopping the whole living room, making her kitchen spotless and yeah, the list goes on.

You see, each time she's away from Singapore, we (the brothers) would leave the house in an utter mess. And when she return days after, she will question why the house is in a mess or why the kitchen sink is filled with unwashed dishes. Then we would feel bad because she will have to clean it all up despite her being tired. Cleaning the entire house is the least I could do since I am not doing anything special for her this year.

So here goes nothing!
Wishing all mothers a Happy Mother's Day!

Cheers!

Come home quick! Your angels are missing you already!

My Tuesday and Thursday afternoon will always suck. I tend to be a "good-boy" and head home straight after school. And once I am home, I will get all bored. Frequent short naps. Lying on the couch watching whatever show that is on air. All these will lead to me eating tonnes of junk food. Haha! Ultimate 'lepak' session.

I have already burnt three quarters of my afternoon doing aimless stuff. Hence, which led to this entry.

Let's rewind way back to the 4th of March 2009.
Celebrated Nina's birthday. But it was not just any other ordinary celebration. It was a surprise birthday celebration. Pre-celebration preparation was uncalled for as we did not realise that her birthday was in two days time.

We were sourcing out ways to contact her siblings and Abang. In part of not trying to raise any suspicion, we resorted to Facebook. Wonders of technology! Exchanged contacts and the master plan got drafted out. While she was out with the family to have dinner, we crashed her place.


Maisara liaised with the brother via mobile, giving us updates of their whereabouts. As soon as we got the message that they are on their way back home, we rushed up to her room and waited. Imagine ALL 14 OF US in one room. It was stuffy. We wanted to push the windows wide open and at least switch on the fan, but it would be too obvious for her to notice. So, we had to endure the heat and sweat. And with all 14 of us in the room, we had to observe silence. Which we are not good at! HAHA!

Finally, Nina and family got home. We had to wait for another 5 minutes before she entered her room. Our initial plan was that the moment she enter her room, someone will switch on the lights and start singing her a birthday song IN A ZOMBIE-LIKE TONE.


She finally entered her room, and was shocked to see us. And trust me, the rest of us who were in the room were shocked too! She pushed the door so hard and fast that we did not see it coming! Funniest moment ever! The plan to surprise her turned against us and we got the shock of our lives. Haha!



Headed down to her living room and the rest after it was with awesome company. Talked all night. Complemented with pizza, just could not get better. So much so that after every conversation, it leads itself to another topic without us noticing it!

Towards the end, someone came up with the idea to this.


For the record, none of the above are real couples. We just wanted to see how it will be like if any one of us were to get married and have one kid. And oh, that cute little kid clinging on to Elmo is Nina's younger sister. She calls me Abang Elmo for some weird reason. Hmmm..... Haha!



That is all for now.
And remember the word of the day people: SUJI! (inside joke)
Hahaha!

Ciao!

Alright, I have decided to do a birthday post a little bit different this time round. Though this was suppose to be at the end of every month but due to unforeseen circumstances, I was not able to do this entry on time.

In the month of January, the usuals (Kesian Boyz and Baking Girls) threw a birthday surprise for two of our beloved friends. Namely, Su'aidah aka Susu and Fauzi. First up in the month of January, was Suaidah's birthday which was on the 1st of January. I will not type much and allow the pictures to do the talking ya?

Everyone at the void deck waiting for the lift.

So, had the birthday girl to cut the cake and we ate and ate. Man, there were a lot of food.
But food is good! Hahaha! We ate while watching over a show of 'Don't Forget the Lyrics'.

Kesian Boyz doing what we do best.

After helping out to clear Susu's place, we went down to some court and took group pictures. Took quite a lot of it. Some of it was to the point that I went HEADLESS! Haha!


Next was Fauzi's birthday. It was an advance birthday celebration since his birthday falls on a school day. Well, that would make it all unexpected for him right? Haha! Me and Syafinah aka Pynah met up earlier during the day to scout for cakes. We travelled to places like City Hall to Bugis and finally settled at Marina Square. We bought this huge chocolate cake (three layers of sponge cake with thick chocolate cream in it if I may add) at Secret Recipe. Can you believe it? We spend like 3 hours searching for a cake!

After we made the purchase, we met at the rooftop of Esplanade together with some of our close friends, and that is where we decided surprised him. We waited and waited till he was seen on the rooftop with Idham (our sidekick). We surprised him from his back. Sang a birthday song from afar and when he turned around, that was when he realised that we have all, in one way or another, set up a surprise for him. Well, he was relatively shocked from his facial expression. So, mission accomplished! Haha!

That is all.
One thing for sure, there are many more birthday surprises coming!
Ciao!