Beautiful Fabric

Dear Qwerty,

The parcel has arrived ^^

I purchased some beautiful fabrics from Fabric Fanatics. I thought that cotton would be softer than linen, but I was wrong. Linen is softer and looks better too. I am glad that I have bought the principal pattern in linen ^^

Next time, I will buy mostly linens.

The buttons are bought offline.

I will make some pouches and tote bag for my mum using the fabric. I'd like to make a makeup bag for myself too :)

Right now, I always look at Japanese craft magazine to get some ideas on its design. I don't understand what were written but the pictures are enough to make me understand. Right now, my favourite books are on crafts and recipes :)

I am going to start with the project during my semester break. I will try to post the picture here when they are completed.

Bye bye..

My Cloud Castle

Dear Qwerty,

Have you ever watched the show 'Cooking With Dog' on YouTube?

It is a Japanese cooking show. I learned to make bento from them. The instructions are very clear and they use simple ingredients. How would it feels to be able to eat light foods like that everyday? It must be wonderful. :)

This is a page from Suzy Charaben Book. It  teaches us how to make bentos.

When I own a house, I'd like it painted white with some pastels. The curtains would be white or earthy tones. Then, I would like to have wooden furnitures too. Not those made of expensive woods and decorated with elaborate carvings - just some simple, functional furnitures. Something that makes you feel relaxed and at home. Like in a summer cottage.

Something like this, but neater :)

Then, I would like to plant a lot of beautiful flowers outside. I think I will have a lot of yellow flowers :) I love roses too, but I don't like red roses. I prefer roses with softer colours. Oh, I want to have a small section of my yard as an edible garden. I will plant many different kinds of herbs in the small patch. I want to plant carrots too, although it is not considered a herb.

In my spare time, I want to try new recipes from my cookbooks or make fabric crafts using beautiful fabrics.
If I can afford it, I'd like to have a piano too. I can't play piano, but I love the sound it makes. Is it a crazy idea to buy an instrument you can't play? But I still want it >_<

I feel happy just by looking at this.

Of course I want to have a cat as a pet. But I won't buy it off a petshop. I don't like petshop, they lock the animals in small cages and the animals looked bored. I want to pick up some cats that looks sorry, like abandoned kittens. I'll clean them and feed them well until they look really cute :)

This is like the poem Lake Isle of Innisfree :)

OK, I'm done with (too much) day-dreaming. Till then~

I Want to Work Hard

Hi Qwerty,

I want to be a hardworking person like Akanishi Jin and Kamenashi Kazuya.

I will do my very best in whatever I'm doing.

Till then.

This is Not an Insomnia

Dear Qwerty,

I am sleep-deprived. And it is not caused by insomnia.

Too many things to settle at too little a time.

See you.

This is a Promise I Make for Myself

Dear Qwerty,

I have two things that I must do next semester.

1. Learn Piano and have a keyboard.
2. I forgot.

Maybe later?

Hari Bersama Komuniti at Teluk Bahang

Dear Qwerty,

The School of Humanities held an exhibition at Teluk Bahang, yesterday.

I had a lot of fun with the folks there. They are friendly.

I tried playing games at each booth and got a lot of prizes. But every booth gives away exactly the same prizes. So now I have a pile of identical notebooks in my room lol.

I also made some new friends. But my favourite is a girl named Syafiqah who studies literature. She is very polite and smiles a lot.

I walked to the end of a very long jetty (look at the picture below). There is a small platform at the end where we could sit together and enjoy the breeze. We could see the Monkey Beach across the water. It is beautiful.

This photo belongs to Kazuo Lim Khee Boon

There was a place called Interpretation Centre. It is a very interesting place. It even smells like a jungle. Seriously.

Me and my bestfriend wanted to explore the Taman Negara, but we couldn't make it since everyone else wanted to leave early.

While we were heading back to USM, I slept in the car.

Last night, I slept like there's no tomorrow. I had a lot of dreams too.

I hope to visit Teluk Bahang again. The water is very beautiful.

Till next post, bye!

Sting - Songs and Lyrics

Dear Qwerty,

Have you ever heard the name Sting?

He is the one who sings the song Rise and Fall with Craig David. You know what, he is actually the mysterious singer of the yele-yele song that I have been looking for for a very long time.

So do you know how the yele-yele song sounds like? Check this out:

The title is actually Desert Rose. Call me crazy, but I LOVE THIS SONG. Even the MV is freaking cool! Well, except for those scenes that are not appropriate for children....

And there's another song of his called the Shape of My Heart. Another favourite of mine too. It was edited into the scenes from the movie Leon: The Professional. This is one of the most stylish and meaningful movie I have ever watched. It is full of metaphors and shows the important philosophies of life that we always knew but often neglect. 

Enough with words. watch:

Till next post.

Easy Lime Juice Recipe

Dear Qwerty,

This is how I like my lime juice prepared:

1. Roll the limes between your palm and the tabletop. Press lightly while rolling.
2. Rinse the limes, cut into halves and squeeze out the juice (enjoy the fragrance).
3. For every lime, dissolve a heaped tablespoon of sugar in hot water to make a syrup.
4. Mix the syrup with enough cold water, and add the lime juice. Give it a good stir. I usually add 1 glass of water for every lime.
5. Plunge some ice-cubes into the jug, and enjoy!

I love the fact that the lovely smell still lingers on my fingers now. ^^

Till next post.

DMT Effect

Dear Qwerty,

I can't get enough of Afgan, Letto, and Aizat.


I listen to them before I go to bed, while in the bed and till the very last moment before I drift into the world of dreams.

Till next post, sweet dreams.

A Voice from Heaven

Dear Qwerty,

I thought every singer will sound nice when he/she speaks - like Justin Timberlake or Mandy Moore. The moment they speak we would know that they can sing too. But today someone has changed my perception - Afgansyah Reza. He sounds so ordinary when he speaks, but his singing voice melts my heart away.

So heartbreakingly beautiful.

Good night.

No Promises

Dear Qwerty,

If we can't hold on to our words, we should give them to none. Right?

Some people just don't understand.

Till next post.

Excited

Dear Qwerty,

Something exciting is brewing. Wait for Monday.

See you!

Giving Up

Dear Qwerty,

Sometimes giving up is not an option. At times like this, pushing on is your last resort.

Till then.

Tired and Happy

Dear Qwerty,

I feel 24 hours is way too short.

Bye!

How to Scare Myself

Dear Qwerty,

I have a very effective way of scaring myself.

Today in the evening when we have done with our dinner me and my room mate exchanged ghost stories. She told me her experience with ghosts when she was in the boarding school. I responded with stories from around the campus. I don't know if I should regret this barter activity, but now I am really scared. Plus she's leaving in two days which means I'll be by myself until August comes.

Is it my fault to consider ghost stories as a form of entertainment?

T_T

Insomnia

Dear Qwerty,

Insomnia is defined as being unable to fall asleep, or even walk to bed, when you know you should, because you body needs rest, but your mind wants to work, because it know that if it doesn't, it will rest forever.

Till next post.

One of the Fridays

Dear Qwerty,

A lot of things happened today, but in the end it felt like just any other day.

And everything will be alright (some already are) :)

I had some suprisingly tasty meals:

lunch : rice + beansprouts + crispy tempeh + fried egg in soy sauce

dinner : rice + baby cucumbers + fried egg + mango salad

they are very light- I can distinguish the flavours of each ingredient used

wish I could have them again tomorrow.

Especially Today

Dear Qwerty,

I love you. Especially today.

Now where does that comes from? Those are the lyrics of a song I heard on Burberry's Spring/Summer Campaign. Love the storyboard, the camera, the song, the models. Have a look if you can.

Today is the most beautiful day of the week. At least until this very day. The classes are light and fun. It was fun during the morning class. My lecturer brought a box full of little papers of different topics written on them. We have to pick one each. I had to go first. I don't know why I always had to go first. But it was fun, actually. :)

I got the one with the word "FUTURE" written on. So I talked about where I expect myself to be in 5 years. My dream job. My plan to travel the world with my best friend. And lastly, my plan to not get married.

Out of all those points I've been babbling about, the marriage stood out. Everyone's opposing, as expected. :)

Till then.

Today

Dear Qwerty,

I don't really anticipate tomorrow.

I am feeling so lazy. It's been a taxing week. I feel tired. I wanted to rest. But today is Sunday. And I have to start working again tomorrow. Because it will be Monday, again.

Till then.

p/s: I do anticipate the following week. It's the CNY break for 9 days. And those days will be mine.

Laskar Pelangi - Nidji (English Translation)

The Rainbow Troop

Dreams are the key
to conquer the world.
So run and dont be weary
until you finally achieve it.

The rainbow troop,
is never bound by the time.
So let your dreams fly to the sky.
let them colour the stars in your soul.

So just dance and keep on laughing,
though the world doesnt compare to the paradise.
So appreciate the gift in you;
the love we have in this world,
forever.

The love for our lives
gives eternal smile.
Though there are times when life is unfair,
the love will keep us balanced.

The rainbow troop,
is never bound by the time.
Don't you ever stop to colour
the dream creations in this world.

So just dance and keep on laughing
though the world doesnt compare to the paradise.
So appreciate the gift in you,
the love we have in this world.

So just dance and keep on laughing
though the world doesnt compare to the paradise.
So appreciate the gift in you;
the love we have in this world,
forever.

Forever

The rainbow troop,
is never bound by the time.

Original lyrics:

Laskar Pelangi

Mimpi adalah kunci
untuk kita
menaklukkan dunia
berlarilah tanpa lelah
sampai engkau meraihnya

Laskar pelangi
takkan terikat waktu
bebaskan mimpimu di angkasa
warnai bintang dijiwa

menarilah dan terus tertawa
walau dunia tak seindah syurga
bersyukurlah pada yang kuasa
cinta kita di dunia
selamanya

cinta kepada hidup
memberikan senyuman abadi
walau hidup kadang tak adil
tapi cinta lengkapi kita

laskar pelangi
takkan terikat waktu
jangan berhati mewarnai
ciptaan mimpi di bumi

menarilah dan terus tertawa
walau dunia tak seindah syurga
bersyukurlah pada yang kuasa
cinta kita di dunia

menarilah dan terus tertawa
walau dunia tak seindah syurga
bersyukurlah pada yang kuasa
cinta kita di dunia
selamanya

selamanya

laskar pelangi
takkan terikat waktu

(edited June 1, 2011)

Kau Ilhamku - Manbai (English Translation)

You're My Inspiration - Manbai

Thousands of stars in the sky
were fading
in the darkness, I was losing my way
was waning
and my inspiration was lost, to nowhere

But in a moment I saw you
in my mind
There was a spark; there was a shine
was that a star; or was that a moon?
All I can say is: Thank You

Allow me to think of you for a moment
Allow me to dream of you for a moment
Oh forgive me
If this song
would disturb the peacefulness of your life
Oh please smile
just for a memory
while we are together here

You're my inspiration
You're my inspiration

Original lyrics:

Beribu bintang dilangit
Kini menghilang
Meraba aku dalam kelam
Rembulan mengambang
Kini makin suram
Pudar ilhamku tanpa arah

Sedetik wajahmu muncul
Dalam diam
Ada kerdipan ada sinar
Itukah bintang atau rembulan
Terima kasih kuucapkan


Izinkan ku mencuri bayangan wajahmu
Izinkan ku mencuri khayalan denganmu
Maafkanlah oh...
Andai lagu ini
Mengganggu ruangan hidupmu
Kau senyumlah oh...
Sekadar memori
Kita di arena ini

Kau ilhamku
Kau ilhamku...

Matahariku - Agnes Monica (English Translation)

Agnes Monica - My Sun

the door is now closed;
the door to my heart.
that once had I opened
only for you.
now you are leaving my life away
I have to let you go
though I do not want to.

millions of the rainbows in my heart
in seconds were blown away
far away from me.
there will be no more light of purity.
all the rhythms are bouncing away,
I was left in the silence.

listen to me my Sun;
to the the sound of my cry.
I am in sorrow
because the arrow of love had pierced through my heart.
read it aloud my Sun;
the poems of my life,
about me, who is unable to conquer the time.

oh

millions of the rainbows in my heart
in seconds were blown away
far away from me.
there will be no more light of purity.
all the rhythms are bouncing away,
I was left in the silence.

oh
listen to me
my Sun.

listen to me my Sun;
the sound of my cry.
I am in sorrow
because the love arrow had pierced through my heart.

listen to me my Sun;
the sound of my cry.
i am in sorrow
because the arrow of love had pierced through my heart.
read it aloud my Sun;
the poems of my life,
about me, who is unable to conquer the time.

Original lyrics:

Agnes Monica - Matahariku

Tertutup Sudah Pintu, Pintu Hatiku
Yang Pernah Dibuka Waktu Hanya Untukmu
Kini Kau Pergi Dari Hidupku
Kuharus Relakanmu Walau Aku Tak Mau

Reff :

Berjuta Warna Pelangi Di Dalam Hati
Sejenak Luluh Bergeming Menjauh Pergi
Tak Ada Lagi Cahaya Suci
Semua Nada Beranjak Aku Terdiam Sepi

Reff 2 :

Dengarlah Matahariku, Suara Tangisanku
Kubersedih Karna Panah Cinta Menusuk Jantungku
Ucapkan Matahariku Puisi Tentang Hidupku
Tentangku Yang Tak Mampu Menaklukkan Waktu

Back To Reff 1

Backl To Reff 2s:

A Crazy Schedule

Dear Qwerty,

It's been long.

A new semester had been running for about two weeks. All I can say is that this semester is the craziest semester ever. My timetable is so packed I can't find a room to stop and breathe (exaggerate~). I don't even have a Friday for myself. But I'll get through this, with God's will. :)