Goodbye 2014. Hello 2015.

Here's a recap of what have been happening in 2014. 

Looking back in time, I found this doa that I made in 2013 and it was right from the bottom of my heart. Allah answers our prayers in many ways - and in some ways, its just beyond expectations. Just reading it, I realized what a sad person I was. I'm amazed by how I managed to get through days with those heavy feelings I felt. I learned that I need to be tougher and better person. 

The steps that I have taken on every single journey has made me realized that I am blessed - in many ways. I may not have everything that I want, but Allah has always given me the things that I need, no doubt. 

I may not have the person that I want the most, whom I used to love so dearly but I now see that I am always and constantly surrounded by those who I need. What's the point iof having that person in your life if he is not going to be there for you when you need him the most and never appreciate the sacrifices that you have made? It was the right decision to get out of a relationship that was not built to last. Took me a while to grasp the fact that the person I once loved, is not the same person I used to know and that is okay. People change, for whatever reason, they have changed for the best - even if it's not the best for you. 

I still have my friends and families who love me as much as they can. In this year, I finally  know the meaning to appreciate the things that I have been blessed with and never to take anyone for granted. The lyrics of your favorite songs now make more sense. 

I will never stop doing the right things. And may not be the easiest but it lets you sleep better at night and look at yourself in the mirror. I'd rather be miserable than having someone else to feel miserable for my happinese. 

For 2015, I'm going to make peace with the past. What happened, really did happen for many reasons. I'll make sure I'll be friends with Karma, and no slapping involve and Karma really ain't a bitch. I trully and sincerely hope that everyone of us can move on, and let the past stay in the past. Be a better person, and look at life as something beautiful. 

I have finally accepted the fact that is is okay to be broken and shattered into many pieces. I don't need to be fixed. I'm going to enjoy my freedom and I love being liberated. I will live life like there is nothing to lose, because afterall, I have once lost everything.




I am glad 2014 ended with a better bigger me. I hope I can constantly stay on the right path. May Allah ease everyone's journey to be a better person. 

Terbaik Dari Langit memang terbaik.

I have always been a real supporter of Malaysian Film & Music Industry. With this being said, I will never, ever, ever, ever buy or download anything that is pirated. This includes the merchandise as well. So, if I ask you - Hey, have you watched the latest movie from blablabla... try not to answer with things like - oh, download je. cos you might get punched in the face. Anyway, I am not really a fan of Malaysian movie to be honest but I do support them. There aren't many movies that are worth watching, so when there are good Malaysian movies, I would definitely be there to watch. No doubt. 

So, I was at the Charity Movie Screening of Terbaik Dari Langit and I'd have to say that it was worth every penny I paid for. Why? cos the movie was awesome. 

I invited Sharon to watch with me, so it was a girls night out and of course, we had to do some shopping before the movie :) Anyway, since it was the screening, most of the talents were there - I felt like a VIP. However, only 1/3 of the hall were filled. Maybe there wasn't enough exposure on the event.If you have seen KIL and loved the movie, I bet my life you will love this one even more.

Terbaik dari langit is about Berg, who is a film maker and his old friends during high school. Together, they were united again after 15 years to help Berg to film his sci-fi movie. They were accompanied by an actress and went for a roadtrip across the map to search for what Berg believes to be the location where aliens are supposed to land - according to his research. 

Their exciting journey leads to the truth of what has been kept secret since they left high school. Everything somehow slowly revealed which friendship rekindled and lost. Terbaik dari langit somehow reminds me of Ada Apa Dengan Cinta and I dont know why. Somehow, it's like a male version of AADC but even better of course. I love how the story line is something that is not predictable. The ending is nothing I expected and it was a good layback comedy.

I am not being bias because I am a fan of them that I am writing in their favor, but because I am smart enough to make my own judgement and differentiate what is a good movie and what is bad. I mean, do you seriously think i would write about Yosuf haslam's movie? Watching his movies have wasted 3 hours of my life, which I don't think he can't return it back to me (on my expense pulak tu) I don't think I need to waste my time just to write about it. enough said.

If you are not a fan of Malaysian movies, let this movie be exception. I'm sure, it's not a waste of time. Come on, do your part and support local industry. Watch the trailer if you need to be convinced. I am also in love with the OST - Pitahati. Awesome.




Oh, of course, I need to share the VIP moments with the celebrities.

 

 

 

Happy Birthday Jerra.

I am blessed with the people that I love. 

Bismillah.

Dear Rabb,

Alhamdulillah, for all the rezekis that you have given me, the prayers that you have answered and a stronger person that you have made me.

A year ago, I wished nothing but the happiness of the people that I love, and I hope the past year has been filled with all the joy and colors that were meant to happen.

A year ago, I was a not the person I am today. I feel nothing but blessed and thankful. I may not have the person that I want to be with for the rest of my life, but I realized that I am always and constantly filled with the people that I need - my friends and family. So dear Rabb, thank you for filling my life with the people that I need. Whatever they are doing, Wherever they are and Whoever that person might be, I wish and pray that they will find the piece of happiness in their lives. May Allah ease your journey.

A year ago, I wish for him to come back. This year, I just wish for him to come back to his senses. 

For those who never actually were mean to me - I sincerely wish you find that happiness in your life.

As for me, I wish nothing more than to be guided on the right path. To be able to wake up to another day so I can appreciate everyone who loves me. Grant me strength to keep working towards better future for myself as well as to forgive and to forget.

Thank you Allah, for all the things that have happened - for you have brought me closer to you.

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 My colleagues are super nice and awesome to actually surprised me with a birthday party tho I don't celebrate my birthday anymore - since i am a very bitter person. But I love the surprise and hugs!

Here are the some of the pics from the birthday party :)

It's a comedy night.

Bought two tickets to watch some stand up comedians performing for Comedy Club in HRC as a birthday gift for Yeng since I know she won't be available during her birthday.

It was my first time to such thing so I was a bit jakun lah. I didn't actually know who they were but I figured, why not? There's always first time to everything. Live life to the fullest, remember?

I had no idea who Kavin J, Ron Josol and Jarred Fell was. At some point, I think my jokes can be a lot funnier, but nevermind. Kavin J is not even funny (my personal humble opinion) - he keeps repeating his words that I almost felt like I was listening to some really lousy jinjang techno songs. The contents and contexts of his jokes are not as funny, or maybe I can't really relate to them. Ok ok lah - just not so funny lah. Check out his "funny" jokes below.

Then we have Ron Josol. You know how I love to do accent of my clients? Well, I am still training myself to immitate the Pinoy's accent but never seem to get it right. I'm quite nasal, so that shouldn't be a problem. Just a little bit more of practice. Anyway, Ron is quite good. I googled him and got to know that he has been in the industry for quite some time which is very impressive. But for someone who has been doing stand up that long, he should be super awesome - Just saying! 

 

Last, but not list we have Jarred Fell as the closing act. I would say that he is an asshole kinda comedian. What's different about him is that he can do magic but not David Blain's kinda magic. Overall, he was quite good - again, this is just my opinion. 

I guess I'm too stuck with the all dark humor from George Carlin. I think he's just super and noone can't be as funny as him. Nonetheless, I had super fun with Yeng and glad that she had fun too. Love ya bodoh!

Of course - Yeng hates taking pictures. Bummer. 

Hello Manila.

Travelling again.

Manila is an awesome city. I was in Taguig and Makati most of the time so civilization is at its peak. I was told that Manila is not a safe city but it wasn't so bad. I didn't have the chance to explore much of the city as I was only in taguig most of the time but i would love to be in other part of the city.

My next mission is to take a jeepney and fly to Palawan and Barocay. They say it's common that everyone goes to barocay. I'll see you there.

Back to Japan.

Hey hey hey!

I never thought that I would be able to go back home to Japan. My last trip was in 2004 and that was 10 years ago. I have always wanted to go back, and since I am now living life, I have nothing to lose. So, I went anyway. You know, when you least expect it, that's when your rezeki datang. My brother actually for the tickets, not only for me, but for everyone. Semoga murah rezeki die.

I bought the ticket on AirAsia with a very reasonable deal. The trick is, you need to purchase 2 seperate tickets instead of a return trip. The return ticket sometimes can be cheaper, depending on the promotion. This only works for Japan - doesn't work on Australia, or any other country as it will be more expensive than a return trip option. It was a 10 days road trip, which i encountered 2 typhoons and that is totally scary. 

The tickets cost about RM750, with luggage and meal included. I flew from KL to Osaka on the 6th. Took a train to Kyoto and settled at a friends place before i travelled about 300km to Gifu on the 9th. It was totally awesome cos Kyoto and Osaka was pretty layback and fun. Not too city like and not too out of place. 

Amyra and my parents flew the day after and went straight to Gifu. She had so much fun in Japan that she doesn't want to go back home every again. She even requested me to actually move to Japan. Oh well, wait, let me just check if i can purchase a husband from Japan. Like getting a replacement dad comes in a catalogue. 

I have been quite blessed that the currency is very low. It was the lowest in 10 years I guess. The exchange rate was JPY100 to MYR 2.90. It is getting lower each day which was really good for me. 

For the first time in my life, I had to experience Nature's wrath. We were stranded on the way back and had to settled at the airport. I am blessed that we never really have to go through this in malaysia as we dont have much natural disaster. it somehow makes me feel and understand how lucky we are to be Malaysian.

Overall, the whole trip was an eye opener. I used to hold myself back from doing things that I really want to do but never had the courage to do it. If we dont do it, we wouldnt know how exciting it can be. At least, there is something to tell your cucu when you're old :)

 Yui Chan and Yu.

 Sun rise from Nagoya Airport.

 Somewhere in Kyoto.

 Some temple somewhere in Kyoto.

Don bori, Osaka.

Speechless

When things go wrong,  who do you blame?
When things go right, does it mean you are happy?

Open your eyes.

Million of things could go wrong, but you will still have something that is right.

You are still breathing.
You are still alive.

You are blessed.

Be thankful. Be very very thankful.
Because to lose, is to learn.
To learn is to live.

#4 #365thingstobethankfulchallange #blessed #behappy

Hello Singapore

#thingstobethankful #3 #thisislongoverdue #letsbethankful #blessed

It started with Yee Sang.

And the story continues.

I need to drop 5kg in 3 weeks but I'm not sure if this is possible looking at my current lifestyle.

Yes - have been busy lately and today I had to go for yee sang lunch with my client.

Been doing my yoga routine and not seeing any weight lost, I binged myself with lunch. Yee sang and Chinese cuisine to be exact.

On the way back, I decided that I need to cheng my producers with Starbucks and only to find out that I will be having a meeting at Starbucks right after. So I had 2 grandes in a day!

I will start my weight loss routine right after the new year. Yes. I am not lying.

#thingstobethankful #day2
#2 - I am thankful that I had all the little things in life that make me smile. I am thankful that I am blessed with delicious lunch.

365 things to be thankful about challange.

I haven't been blogging for such a long time.


I hate stalkers. They stalk me to know what am I up to.

Move on people. I am not going to waste my life on someone else's business so you should do the same.

One thing about life is - they are full of surprises. I am not going to hold back my life and I will life live to the fullest. I am enjoying every single second of it. If you are not happy, well too bad. Life's too short to hate!


So here's the thing. I refuse to dwell on the things that are not within my reach. I will not look at the dark side of the world and life - and be sucked into it. There are so many things that life can offer and joy that I can feel. I want to feel blessed.

I will, challenge myself to post all the things that I have been blessed with everyday. And it should start from now.




I am thankful that I have been blessed with this life and the experience that I live through.

Thank you Allah.