I was not formally infrom that its his last day. Actually I'm pretty sad, because he is the most fun person to work with. I just like the way he speaks, talk and joke about. A miss I must say, another sole who's being asked to leave thru that open door and its an absolute hush hush. To him, the best of luck. Some one will deserve something better always.

I know what you did, but I shall not say much. As I'm human, we make mistake in life. He's life has always been involved with either someone who left him for someone else, or some married woman or divorce one's. I shall not say much AGAIN because I'm not sure where will I land myself into in the future..

I've requested to have some time to myself. Will only talk once I'm fully ready. Its been 4days, and I'm still considering to proceed or to give it a go. Only time will tell...

I spend my time with Za again. This time its till 1am! hahaha.. We meet up in the East, over cup of coffee and tea with toast bread - Za's treat again. It was around 8pm, as usual my story telling didnt stop. Za listen patiently. We seriously 'pick up from where we left' without any delay. There was so much thing to catch up on. It was almost 10.30pm when Min called Za after he finishes his class. Wanted to give me a ride home, instead they suggested on Supper. Apa lagi, story telling continues.. hahaha.. Za know me well, knows how our parents style of bringing us up. No late nights, calls home when you're late..

What is inside my head now? I dont know, I felt that I'm in total mess. Like berserabut! I'm back to asking 'what is it that you want in life'. Seriously I have not found the answer to that question.

Last weekend, I spend at CCK1 sleep over. Help Liyana with packing for her Philippines trip. Went to Queensway Shopping Centre to shop (I still owe you!). Went to CCK2 Dier & Zaf place for their small BBQ session. So Liyana left to Manila Tuesday. That same day, I had to send document to the local post. Decided to have it done at Kiliney Branch since it operates till 9pm. Had already made plans to maghrib at Al-Falah. I didnt know that their ladies are on renovation. Had to 'wuduk' at the car park toilet, a slight hassle actually. So Ladies, in case you didnt know its a reminder.

Blogging has my next bestfriend, because it has been my main target to trash my feeling, thoughts and everything in here. I miss him dearly, but I respected the choice to not to get myself involve. Whatever will be, Will Be!

Sunday there will be a wedding to attend. Khalil's wedding, dah besar budak tu dah nak kahwin pun. I met a 2nd cousin in the same office building. Azhar Aziz, anak Cik Mun working at Fusionopolis, the service facilities team there. I've seem him for more than 2 weeks I was there. But he only notice me when we were at JVC to buy lunch. He didnt notice all the while we took the same transport.

I'm super addicted to Mandarin series I tell you. I'm watching this series with Christopher Lee, Felica Chin. I think its th last episode today or something..

Ok thats enough for today. I have things line up for tomorrow. Update my CV, send some job application, to finish reading my book and return them soonest, merayap hehehe...

I speak to soon, its only been weeks. But I'm already feeling Rimas & Lemas. Actually the sign is already so clear, how could I have ignored it.

Its all wrong! Now I've got to clear my own mess that I've created. How could I get myself involve, yet time and again I've said to go with the flow. Now I've got to sit down and think on how to solve this.

Good Luck to me!

TruLy NoreeZ

Do You Remember...

The week has been awesome. And today is the only day that I stay indoor right after work hahah..

There are 2 person in my whole life that I call them Best Friend. 1 is a classmate in Sec 1 & 2, whereas the other is a friend of 18year. And this week I spend my time with them, Nya' and Za, after so long.

Tuesday, I meet up with Nya'. As soon as I receive the SMS from Ayah saying that Ustaz is not feeling well and Klass has been cancelled. I change the plan, alight the MRT and hop onto NEL to Habourfront. It was nothing much, just sit down over Coke and Rojak Buah & Carrot Cake. Tu aje dah cukup shiok! We ride on the NEL back home to Boon Keng & Nya' at Punggol. To Nurul Shifa, Happy Birthday to you.

Yesterday, I sms Za in the morning after that we exchange sms the whole afternoon. I feel that puas that we had to sit down and chat instead. I've always send her impromptu sms to meet up, but the time was always not right. Fortunately, yesterday she agreed to meet after work. Actually I was pretty excited to meet because its been 18years since we meet up. Apart from the time I saw her on the MRT about 8years ago, we didnt chat much.

I took the MRT to Tampines sms Za to meet around 7.15pm. The minute we saw each other, I cant stop talking and laughing. We settle down for coffee at StarBucks Tampines Mall instead. She said I look the same, but Za looks good to be compared when we were in our lower secondary, she is slimmer now. I told her I'm still the same kan, chatty and non stop talking hahaha...

We touch on a lot of things, from sch days to those guys I had crush on. To our common friends, to life stories about us that we miss out alot. Didnt realise that it was 10.30pm, Her husband called saying he has arrive but we felt that our stories has not ended! We plan to meet and continue stories again. Actually I know Za's Husband during my airport days. I'm sure Y will know him too because Y and me use to solat at the same Surau as Za's husband. Until after many years that I know that he is my best friend husband. Za share the same birthday month as me. I never forget the date and each year I always hope that I can locate her 1 day. Za, we meet again next week insya ALLAH..

I had a history of thyroid. Base on my last medical check up about 2-3 years back, I was infrom that the sign of it is no longer there. I recalled on having to take medication for a short while and Alhamdulliah, its gone.

When he told me that she passes on due to Thyroid, I was surprise to find out that she actually know about it however she refuse to seek treatment. She probably had to go for operation but she do not want to do it all for the 3 kids. If she had someone to talk to and seek 2nd opinion things will not be this way.

He told me that she was admitted since Friday, before that she cant eat, cant sleep or even lie down. The same day she was admitted she went into coma. We went into operation but doctor has infrom him that she is critical. The next day, she was already on live support. Doctor said that he had to make a decision because they have tried their best but she had to depend on live support only. He felt his knee went soft, he thought he might just fall or probably faint at that time. That night, everyone had to side by her side to baca Yassin. He still think that he had to make the decision. He whisper to her saying, 'if you need to go, I am willing. I will let you go if its suffering for you this way. I reda if you leave me and the kids.' He told his mother in law, that she has the right to have the say. Eventhough he is the husband. MIL decide to let her go peacefully rather than having her on live support. Doctor said that, she's has internal bleeding at that point. On Sunday night before midnight, they took off the live support and she went away peacefully. Hope she rest in peace.

I felt that he is just being strong, but you never know what is in his head and his heart. I'm sure there are adjustment and changes that requires to adapt to. Its always not easy, because you are use to doing the same thing for 15years or so. And now its different. I'm sure he can handle it, its a matter of time. And to his 2nd Daughter, Happy Birthday to you Today. I hope you will be a strong girl.

Today I asked if my contract is extended since they have agreed its up till end of May. I was inform that I'm needed till end of June instead, then from that they will decide. So should I make Plan B?

So what is in store for the weekend? I've yet to plan it..

TGIF!

Its the longest conversation after more than a month we get in touch. Is it a kebetulan or its mistake? It lasted for 33mins 22sec. See the number?I didnt calculate them, I happen to view it on my last duration on my phone lah.

We talk about old times, from our last date at Parkway to the Song that reminded us of each other. We talk about the photo of me & Ad which was still hanging at an her desk, its been there for more than 10 years. The photo should not be there, it has created hurt on so many people's heart. Someone else mention it before, he threw the elastic band at my picture feeling angry.

I shall not say anything more. Because my mind and my heart didnt sing the same song. I will leave it to faith. If our path cross, then its all up to HIM to decide. Because we happen to meet before and after, after almost 15years.

This is/was our song... (Honestly, now I feel that its the most 'kental' song ever!)

The Long Weekend..

I've been waiting for this weekend, all because of the holiday on Monday.

This week has been a busy day with interview arrangment for CH and Linda. Then came a new perm staff a fresh graduate. Understudying me.. I think its more to taking over my Aquisition job from Steve's.

I had a few impromptu meet up with a few people. On Tuesday, I had to send some document for Steve. Not familiar with the location of the SingPost at our new office area. I had to go to the SingPost at town since it closes as 9pm. SMS Nya' if she is available to meet for a while. She had to collect the coach ticket near there, so we end up meeting up for Dinner.

Meet at PS, it has been our hang out place during our younger days. We had dinner, its been some time since we had a decent sit down dinner conversation! PS is so 'lenggang' this days. I didnt realise that the Cuppage Food Court is no longer there. We had to settle for dinner somewhere else. Do not want to be back late, Nya' suggested sending me back by cab just like old times...

We had our double date at PS before. Alot of times, we go out the 3 of us, Nya' her bf back then (arwah) Rhymie & me.. Time flies after more than 15years, and here we are again, being a different person all together.

I went to watch What happen in Vegas on Thursday. Left office late, decided to catch the movies instead. The story is so kelakar but at the end of the movies its touching a bit lah.. On Friday, with all the interview going on, I had to leave office late. Receive an sms from Kak Liza suggesting for coffee hang out. Saf is free for that as well, so as Zaf as she drives to work today. So I said YES!

Meet them at Raffles Place, Zaf came to fetch us to Al-Ameen to buy dinner. Brought the whole tonnes of Roti Nan & Butter Chicken to CCK2. The rest came to gather.. The rest decided to leave home after mid night. Andak suggested I sleep over their place instead.. Its too late.

I left CCK1 at noon. Reach home to change, then left for HMV. Mak & Ayah reminded of Mama, Mak Uda & Mak Adik departure for Umrah that day. I decided to meet them at the Airport instead. I meet the cousin's on my father's side once a while, especially if there's gathering or weddings. Although, we dont meet often, but still I'm close with Nuri & Mala since they are from my "generation". During my younger days, we use to play, hang out and go out together when they use to stay at Blk 8 and me at Blk 6. That's one of the reason for us being very close.

Ah, its sooo good that know that you DONT HVE TO GET UP Early Tomorrow yo! Shiok nya.. I have to seriously catch Khabi Qhusi Khabi Igam!

The (Mom's side) cousins are playing Badminton this evening at Woodlands Stadium! hahaha.. Badminton seh. I know nuts about badminton mind you.. I will just come to watch hahah...

Happy Mother's Day!

TO ALL Mothers, Friends, Sisters, Cousins..

Di Izin Kan..

Since the trip to work takes 25mins of the train ride, you might never know who you might meet along the way. Unfortunately, I had to wear my spec today because My Lenses got wash down the sink!

Baru nak melawa hari ni, since there were going to be some visitors to our new office.. Off all day, it has to be today. Just when Alex my optician sms me to collect my new lenses, I told him I will collect it today instead. And this morning it has to go down the sink! Cekik Darah betul lah... Tak di izinkan untuk pakai lenses, later on sabun pulak masuk mata.. Terpaksa lah pakai specs..

An sms at 7.45am really make my day, but I rather not be too happy about it. Actually I was happy lah.. The network at the new building is VERY BAD. The call at noon, I didnt get to answer it at all. I got really mad, but it was actually a sign. Wasnt aware that my office has already move to the West, the call was meant to meet up. I asked, if now is a right time to meet. Belum di izin kan ALLAH untuk bertemu. Thats when the calls was not connected & the plan to meet was not possible.. Will wait till ALLAH Izinkan, Insya ALLAH. Its not the time yet...

Actually there is nothing much to blog about. There are things in my head but not ready to let it out...

My brother in law, Jojo was outstation at Batam for about 3 weeks or so about a month ago. Claim that he watch Ayat Ayat Cinta on the cinema 3 times Alone! Saying praises about the movie. Mention how nice the shots were with the padang pasir location at Mesir when the filming was made. I went thru You Tube to view the movie. I saw the trailer, interesting movie. Unfortunately it was not in Singapore yet back then.

Jojo was away again, He came back buying a few books of Ayat Ayat Cinta for Fidz and us here at Boon Keng. Mak has finish reading them. Waiting for my turn, Raudz is holding it now.

3 Days ago, I saw the advertisement on BH saying Ayat Ayat Cinta coming to the cinema here & the actor/actresses are here for the preview as well!!! How shiok can it be kan..

Last night, went online at Cathay Cineplex DownTown East site. There was only less then 10 seats left! I had to go buy them immediately. I bought 4 and how still wondering beside Mak & Me, who else is interested to go. Sms Fidz, she cant cause on PM shift. Will force Ayah to come along tmrw.. Its gonna be a Belated Birthday for Ayah & Advance Mother Day then.. Will not want to miss catching it...

Check this link : http://www.ayatayatcintathemovie.com/

Something funny happen to me!

Today is our offical working day at the new office. As you can see on my previous posting, the whole office are fitted with glass partitions. We are still busy unpacking & adjusting to the new environment. Anyway, I was suppose to transfer a call to David. Unfortunately he was not at his seat, he was at the small conference room. Earlier, I was inside the room talking to Anuar & Augustine and recall that the room was open. I didnt realise that David close the glass door when he went in.

Guess what? I bang on the Glass Door!!! There was a load Bang! Everyone in the office look at me, waiting for reaction.. I laugh.. and the rest follow. haahah.. Actually I didnt hit my head, my shoes knock against the glass that created a loud bang. My lipstick stain the glass door that makes Anuar & Augustine laugh so hard. David cant stop laughing too eventhough he was on a phone calls... Mak Kau! Rabak seh.. It was the joke of the day. I make a fool of myself...

I told Ros about it, she cant stop laughing each time she passes by me. Eventhough she didnt get to watch that incident.. Dont worry, I nose tak 'kemek'... The only thing I had to do was to wipe my lipstick stain on the glass. CH asked, "the glass door is ok eh?" He looked at me, geleng kepala & laugh at me.. hahaha... Mak saya kata, Hari ni hari Bodoh saya!

So glad the weekend has come. I've been working from Wednesday till late, as we move our stuff since Wednesday morning. We had to work on Labour Day! Of all day. So tomorrow, I'll love to wake up at say, 9.30am!..

Yesterday lunch was a trash out session. Glad it came out, but its was more on YD, he was stressed out being instructed to do this and that. Irritating..

I just receive the delivery from Ummy, the blouse that I ordered is beautiful. Thanks..

Attention Please

For those who was part of the Co-Operative Society back in School Day, they are looking for us. Escpecially, Julyani, Norhaidah, Emilda. Please check out this Website.

They are requesting us to Claim Monies from the Government due to the contribution to the school we have made.

(I was googling for my own name & found this website. Internet can really do Wonders Man!)

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Please contact this following people for enquiries :-

Contact Officer(s):

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New Office, New Environment...

Yesterday, CH requested us to come over to the new office for 'site visit'. Had to start early on a Saturday morning at 9am! I thought I could pay back some sleep unfortunately, we were asked to meet at 10am at the new office.

I thought, I should come 'sempoi' with tee, jeans & sandals. I have this different feeling after i slip on my sandals. But I continue moving. Not until I reach Kallang MRT, the whole thing came off. Jam, thinking where can I go and buy slippers at that hour. I called Mak, she offered to send my shoes at the MRT. Imagine If I'm already in the train & the thing came off!

So I time the journey from Kallang to Buona Vista, surprisingly it take only 25mins. Unfortunately it takes 15mins for the feder bus 91 to come, eventhough the journey from Buona Vista MRT to Fusionopolis is only 3 stops away. Met Ros at the bus stop, we took the feder togather. Arriving at the Fusionopolis stop, Cecilia was there waiting for us with Amy, Noelle and of course CH.

Take a look at the new office.

My desk

The view from 21st Floor is amazing. Reminded me of the view from my old block in which I can see every where..

Y called, I feel that he is still the same person even after 14years. Honestly, I'm comfortable talking to him. And its dangerously!

I was at Far East plaza yesterday, shopping alone. Felt like buying a pair of shoes that I was aiming the day before. Saf & Kak Liza, we all went out for dinner at Remen Ten on Friday evening. Then later Dier & Zaf came to fetch us for coffee. Went Boat Quay it was crowded like mad as usual. Abg Adi & Andak came right after that. I suggested to go to One Fullerton StarBucks. They close at 12.30mid night actually. Its always the best place to hang out!

So anyway, I shop for shoes. Saw someone famous. 'Pak Rizal' - Iqbal Pakula of Hikmah. He was shopping with a lady (gf kot!). I said Hi and told him I'm a Hikmah Fan, eventhough I always curse and swear that story!... Friendly man. He must be surprise.

Got to go.. I have to work on 1st May PH seh!

Today is a super busy day. The office moving in less than a week.

I had to lunch in, with CH who wants to join. He has asked me to buy lunch for him for the 1st time. "Kita nak biasa eh?" Biasa apa, kita belum biasa lah... Finished my lunch early, seat down to continue my packing.

Its 1319hrs when my hp rang. "Siapa ni call tengahari buta?" The number looks like its coming from a kantor bandara. Oh no! I picked up the call, a familiar voice came. Still sounded the same, address me the same way just like 14years ago. Then the flash back start playing in my head....

I was trying to recall how it all started. We went out, just the two of us. I cant remember how I agreed to the 'date'. We went Parkway Parade, just right after office hours. I know he was attached actually. But only know that it was just months to his wedding from others. Felt cheated, my feeling was lead on.. Someone close did tell me, "you ingat dia nak call off the wedding just because he's now having the things with you? Jangan harap lah.." I hate that, I felt so berdosa. He called home, mak spoke to him saying that he should stop calling since he's getting married soon.

The wedding was on, I didnt attend. Less than a year, right on my birthday week he announced the arrival of his 1st baby. A girl was born just days before (or after) my birthday. He says, "now I will remember your birthday since its the same as my daughter."

After 14years, I emailed him, I didnt wipe my signature when my contact number is clearly reflected. Stupidity! Surprise to get the call actually. But I actually know he's brave enough to do it. I can bet on it, he will call.

He asked, "are you married?" I said no. "But I thought you were engaged kan?" I asked how do you know? I can sensed it. Betul ke?

You think he will call again? I bet he will.. If he is asking me out, I think its not a right time. The lost is still new.. But you think I should agree to things, even after all this years? I think I have to sit down & decide. Not think twice, but more than that.

Why all this Three guys came at the same time at the same sequence just like 14years ago eh? How I wish that I was 14years younger, then I change things and make it better.. On second thought.. I better NOT!

Things has got to change. A job, a life then the rest will fall back nicely. I should be able to take things better at this age.

Actually kan, I miss Pumpkin.. My cousin's cat. She's such a 'qui' cat, playful. I'm afraid of cats actually. But not too the extreme. But Pumpkin is different. She sit on my leg when I was in bed that night at Savanah. I felt that she sat right beside me at around 3am. I realise it already past subuh, I turn my head felt some one was watching me. Pumpkin! Kau dok mengadap muka aku tido? Ya ampun, its only 7am... I want to pay back some sleep please, she wants to play. Now I miss her..

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I should get out today, I thought…

Went to Joo Chait, collect some money from the sales. Then headed to Tampines, aimlessly.. No particular appointment, no particular plan. Check with Aden thought she’s at home, probably I should get the document from her since I should need it for closing of account. She’s at a wedding.. So can’t get them. SMS Zaleha, probably she’s available. She replied, saying “sorry, I’m at my in law’s place.” It's been some time since I last went to Malls, so many changes. Went a few rounds, then finally settle myself to BK, grab a bite and read my book. Enjoy my bus ride and reach home at 5pm.

This morning, Ayah insist that I should see the doctor. There is this strain on my neck that is bothering me. Its not very painful or anything. But yesterday I had this headache. So went to Dr Koh at 10am, have it checked. Concern over my Thyroid since I've history of them. I had my Tonsil remove a few years back. I thought it cant be that again. Surprisingly, It IS MY TONSIL. But I didnt have any discomfort in my throat. How can it be tonsil pulak? Since its been remove so the pain attack my neck, its the nerves. I'm on MC actually tomorrow. But I'm not feeling sick, for the 1st time Alhamdulliah. Its just disturbing when I turn my head thats all. Guess how much is the medical bill? $49.00! mak kau, its all because of Augmentine Antibiotic. Because my throat is so manja that other normal antibiotic wont work any more. So I had to take the higher dose, which is $2/per tablet.

A few days ago, while having a discussion over being single I was totally surprise that a close friend share the same sentiment as me. Probably because so use to being doing things independently, cant imagine being question on what you doing, where you’re going and such. Just like not being able to work under someone after working on your own. Its different actually, can’t take it being instructed to do things other people’s way.

It’s been quiet this few weeks. It’s been silent from ‘make my day’ morning or evening greetings. It’s even further and lost touch. Sad I must say, I miss!

They are moving to the west end of the month. I don’t intend to stay till next month. It’s too far and the incoming is ‘ciput’ not enough to pay back my wake up time, traveling time & transport fair. Urgently need a replacement soon… It's not easy getting a perm, like I have to ‘beg’ for it.

There were 5, then 4, soon there will be three probably in the next few years… and I’m not the one! Pathetic…

At least this month, I can be proud of myself. Pay my own bills, pay the load slightly more than the agreed installment. Get to buy the essentials that every woman needs. Way to Go!

Just a thought, for investment sake I should get myself a property. Since the CPF has been left untouched, I was thinking I should apply for one. I’ll be eligible by my birthday month this year anyway…

Its been raining so heavily this week and its always towards late afternoon. And today, its raining again. You have every reason to stay indoor actually. The heavy rain is just an excuse.

I have not mention about the zoo trip. Its been a week already. It was fun fun fun.. Tired still but Fun FUn FUn... I guess it the good company and the sporting Imtiaz. It was not really tired, it more to letih and exhausted because of the long walk.

There were 40 orphanges from the home, 35 fellow Imitaz, including the Man himself and us. Food glorious food, Thanks to Aden's Mak for the nasi lemak yg sungguh sedap chili pedas giler terangkat tu. Mana nak pegi cari itu Nasi lemak power tu Aden?? Akak nak pi beli ah..

We all left at 2.30pm or so, arrive home at 3pm. Since I was very exhausted, I thought I shall take a nap or something. I end up sleeping till 6.15pm as though its Night! Pengsan abis. Best!

Its been busy in the office, in which to me its GOOD. Otherwise, I'm bored till I can fall asleep on my table. In which I've been drinking coffee 4 x a day, unlike any other normal days I will only have them in the morning and some times late afternoon. We are assign to prepare 200 goodie bag for an overseas show. And the day that the new folder come for delivery, I was surprise to find out that the baju kurung I was wearing was the same color as the folder! Mak Ai, dont you think I will look sedondon with the file & outfit if I had to attend the booth show? hahaha..

Anyway, a fellow temp staff had his last day yesterday. Clement was a temp, few weeks earlier than me. He's going back to school soon. The other day, I saw him blogging on his blogspot when I passes by him. (I blog discretely myself too actually!) So yesterday, I pass him my link and I totally forgotten to ask for his! Blur me.. Anyway Clement Chua, all the best to you..

On Wed night, I dreamt that Rohana M, Surinah, Yati & me were out in our school uniform going around some shopping centre that I could not figure out where was it. We were back to our Sec Sch days, with long hair, tie up in dark blue ribbon same color as our uniform skirt. Woke up, it was already subuh! I had to sms them, telling them what I dreamt. hahha.. That evening, I asked Rohana if she is free for tea tarik. It was unplanned, we meet after maghrib at Kampung Glam Cafe. Had dinner, chit chat for a while & left around 9.30pm. I like impromptu meeting. It goes with the flow.

The weather is making me lazy.. Shall I take a nap after zohor? hehehe.. tempting.

I just receive a shocking new from Zaleha, my sec sch mate. She called me twice I believe it must be something serious...

About a month ago after being inform by Jumari that Yazid Osman, our fellow friend in CIAS are now working in UPS.

So I called Zaleha back during lunch time, She said that her Operation dept friend infrom that Yazid Osman's wife Passes Away this morning! I got a shock of my life, I remembered his wife Salinah, I've seen her before. They are staying at Simie. Back then I was only 21 yrs old, Yazid was i think 25 or something, and wife was 20+yrs old. I remembered...Well Ju will have more things to say when I said I remembered Yazid & wife and all of the above.. thats for me to know, not for others to find out!

The world is so small, the info obtain is from a Sec Sch mate, I confirm it with Ju. He sms me back saying, "Ya I got the news already, from Yazid directly. Thanks." I told him, I'm not giving out the Info, I want to be sure if we are talking about the same person now. He confirm it.

I had to call Nya'. When I asked her remembered Yazid she said ya of course,"mataair lama kau!" She was surprise when I told her.. I sms my cousin Normala, cause we use to be collegues with husband Azmi back in CIAS days..

I just had to email Yazid, heard they have 3 daughters. They must be in their Pri Sch or something..

Al-Fatihah to Salinah. (i hope I could get her Full Name.)

Takziah to M Yazid Osman & Family..

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31st March 2008, Monday

Dari “Erti Hidu Marcell”

Dia ditemui pada sidang akhbar Makan Tengah Hari Minggu Setiausaha Ekstravaganza 2008 yang bakal dijayakan olehnya di Grand Nirwana Ballroom, Hotel Crowne Plaza pada 24 April depan bermula pukul 12 tengah hari.

Uniknya persembahan ini juga, ia menggabungkan dua bintang dari Malaysia dan Singapura yang juga rakan baik kepada Marcell iaitu Dayang Nurfaizah dan Imran Ajmain.

Jelas Marcell atau nama sebenarnya, Marcellius Kirana Hamonangan Siahaan, keretakan hubungan kekeluargaan yang dialaminya sewaktu kecil menjadikannya lebih matang untuk menghargai hidup.

Disebabkan itu juga, album ketiganya diberi judul Hidup kerana bagi Marcell, setelah kepahitan yang dilaluinya sebelum ini, dia mahu berkongsi dengan peminatnya menerusi karya-karya yang ditampilkan dalam buah tangan terbarunya itu.

Sambutan

Album Hidup yang mula menjengah pasaran di negara kelahirannya hampir sebulan yang lalu sudah pun mendapat sambutan yang cukup hebat dari peminat setianya.

Cerita Marcell, album ketiganya itu masih lagi menampilkan konsep yang dibawakannya sebelum ini dan single pertama dari album tersebut, Candu Asmara juga sudah meraih perhatian yang cukup meluas di tanah bekas jajahan Belanda itu.

“Saya lebih bereksperimentasi dengan muziknya di mana saya cuba gabungkan muzik yang saya tampilkan dalam album pertama dan kedua saya untuk dijadikan satu kelainan dalam album ketiga saya ini.

“Diharapkan peminat saya akan dapat menerima album ini nanti apabila ia dipasarkan di Malaysia tidak berapa lama lagi,” terang Marcell yang mencuri perhatian peminat muzik Melayu Nusantara lewat lagu Hanya Memuji yang dinyanyikan bersama teman seperjuangannya, Shanty.

Marcell yang sebelum ini pernah menghasilkan dua buah album, Marcell (2003) dan Denganmu (2004) serta sebuah album bungkusan semula, Marcell Repackaged, memberitahu, lagu Bukan Lagu Cinta yang dinyanyikannya bersama Karen Theresia Pooroe (bekas finalis Indonesian Idol musim pertama) dianggapnya terlalu istimewa kerana ia merupakan hasil nukilan isterinya sendiri.

Bercerita tentang persembahannya untuk minggu setiausaha kelak, pemuja lagu-lagu M.Nasir ini memberitahu, dia akan tampil dengan pemuzik iringannya dengan barisan lagunya yang popular dan lagu-lagu dendangan penyanyi lain selama 90 minit.

“Di Indonesia, suasananya menyambut minggu setiausaha cukup berbeza kerana ia tidak semeriah di Malaysia. Disebabkan itu, saya menjanjikan satu persembahan yang menarik dan saya akan pastikan mereka yang hadir nanti akan pulang dengan seribu kepuasan,” katanya yang kini selesa dengan imej botak setelah tampil dengan imej afro dan dreadlock sebelum ini.

Harga-harga untuk menyaksikan Makan Tengah Hari Minggu Setiausaha Ekstravaganza 2008 anjuran Technolis Corporation Sdn. Bhd. dengan kerjasama Click a Child, Rafflesia Pearl Centre dan Hotel Crowne Plaza Mutiara ini sudah mula dijual dengan harga RM315, RM368 dan RM420.

Untuk sebarang tempahan dan pembelian tiket, bolehlah menghubungi 013-2054191 (Zira), 012-2654565 (Nadya) atau 016-6838444 (Aszuad).

For Singapore fan, feel free to drop an email to Raudha at raudha@beats.sg. We attend to Tickets Purchase Only too. But of course, going with us as a grop will be more Fun!

I'm not into politics, but there is something that interest me the most about this man, Barack Obama...

This background is so intresting. His mom is white, his father is African. The parents divorce, the mom later married an Indonesian. He stay in Indonesia since he was around 6yrs old or so, with an Indonesian half sister he learn alot of things during this early childhood in an Asian country. I am not surprise if he speaks Bahasa well. He learn about Islam back then too, minimum but still...

"Barry Obama decided that he didn't like his nickname. A few of his friends at Occidental College had already begun to call him Barack (his formal name), and he'd come to prefer that. The way his half sister, Maya, remembers it, Obama returned home at Christmas in 1980, and there he told his mother and grandparents: no more Barry. Obama recalls it slightly differently, but in the same basic time frame. He believes he told his mom he wanted to be called Barack when she visited him in New York the following summer. By both accounts, it seemed that the elder relatives were reluctant to embrace the change. Maya recalls that Obama's maternal grandparents, who had played a big role in raising him, continued long after that to call him by an affectionate nickname, "Bar." "Not just them, but my mom, too," says Obama.

Why did Obama make the conscious decision to take on his formal African name? His father was also Barack, and also Barry: he chose the nickname when he came to America from Kenya on a scholarship in 1959. His was a typical immigrant transition. Just as a Dutch woman named Hanneke might become Johanna, or a German named Matthias becomes Matt, the elder Barack wanted to fit in. America was a melting pot, and it was expected then that you melt—or at least smooth some of your more foreign edges.

But Obama, after years of trying to fit in himself, decided to reverse that process. The choice is part of his almost lifelong quest for identity and belonging—to figure out who he is, and how he fits into the larger American tapestry. Part black, part white, raised in Hawaii and Indonesia, with family of different religious and spiritual backgrounds—seen by others in ways he didn't see himself—the young Barry was looking for solid ground. At Occidental, he was feeling as if he was at a "dead end," he tells NEWSWEEK, "that somehow I needed to connect with something bigger than myself." The name Barack tied him more firmly to his black African father, who had left him and his white mother at a young age and later returned home to Kenya. But that wasn't the primary motivation."

Read more here... its a long article and yet Interesting!

When Barry Became Barack

It didn't happen overnight. But in college, the young Barry took to being called by his formal name. What this evolution tells us about him. http://www.newsweek.com/id/128633

Its will make a difference if he's the New Leader in the US. Better not say more...

To KL with Imran Ajmain, Dayang Nurfaizah & Marcell

Kuala Lumpur - Secretaries Week will be featuring a brand new ambience as three stars from 3 different countries make its way in Crowne Plaza Mutiara Kuala Lumpur this year.

Marcell from Indonesia, Dayang Nurfaizah from Malaysia and the arising star, Imran Ajmain from Singapore is expected to perform for fulfilling 3 hours.

We’re inviting a whole load of you to join us in our KL tour because its fun that way. Let’s sing in the bus and make new friends while we are at it. We have 5 hours along the journey!

Someone’s birthday is coming, and its one day after the show. He doesn’t fancy surprises, I’m sorry I can’t coordinate with you on that one. Go with the flow, loves.

Whether you are an Imtiaz or not, you’re still invited. There’s nothing like committee or registration in Imtiaz. If you love Marcell or Dayang, you’re still very much welcome!

2D 1N Package prices for Singaporeans inclusive of the following :

Date : 24 April 2008 – 25 April 2008
+ Coach to and fro SG - KL+ 2D 1N at KL International Hotel (inclusive of Breakfast)

+ 1 seat to Secretaries Week with Imran Ajmain, Marcell & Dyg Nurfaizah (includes Buffet Lunch) 12:00noon at Grand Nirwana Ballroom, Crowne Plaza Mutiara Hotel, KL.

+ BIG Breakfast with Imran Ajmain!

+ Free & Easy Tour

Please email within to raudha@beats.sg for enquiries for package prices.