Sebelum aku melajutkan bicara, Salam Aidilfitri buat rakan2 sekalian. Ampun maaf zahir dan batin andai ada keterlanjuran kata2 dan perbuatan...
Aidilfitri tahun ini tidak sama seperti sebelumnya... sangat menyedihkan? Kenapa? ada orang mati ke...?
Takdelah. Cumanya sambutan&kunjungan tidak semeriah dulu.
Tahun ni, ada 2 biskut raya yang ku buat tak berapa menjadi... tak tau la kenapa...
Mungkin mood tak elok kot masa tu.
Apapun, teringat zaman kanak2 dulu, betapa aku dan keluarga sangat2 menantikan kedatangan Aidilfitri. Masa tu, kami menetap di Terengganu. Perjalanan pulang ke Perak selalunya mengambil masa 10 jam (kalau ke Gerik - kampung Mama) / 12 jam (kalau ke Batu Kurau - kampung Abah). Balik pun cuma 2 kali sethn: Aidilfitri & cuti akhir tahun. Jadi memang teruja sangat walaupun peerjalanan jauh, dgn tanah runtuh pe bagai kat Hiway Timur Barat, jumpa gajah la, perintah berkurung la... macam2.
Beberapa tahun kebelakangan ini, kami sekeluarga cuma berhari raya di Gurun. Nak balik kampung pun dah takde sgt dah. Opah, Tok Ayah, Tok, Tok Wan pun dah tak ada. Nak p umah saudara mara pun, dorg pun ada family dorg sendiri.
Penghayatan raya pun dah berbeza...budak2 skang bukan nk beraya sgt pun... nak kutip duit je...yg paling kurang ajar...main ketuk2 kat pagar je mintak duit raya... Abah aku tak layan...dia kata "Kalau nak duit aja tak payah datang...BALIK!"
Aku dulu syok kalau raya. Leh merasa kepelbagaian kuey, rendang (orang Perak ada macam2 rendang), tgk hiasan umah...leh la nk wat idea utk umah sendiri thn depannya.
Kita tgk lak raya thn depan camana...
Saturday, September 26, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Napa ni? Aku dh jadi mellow ke...huhuhu!
I just got out from the cinema. Watched 'Harry Potter & the Half-Blood Prince'. It was an awesome movie, without a doubt. Can't wait for the next two final installments of 'Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows'. Read the book already... man, it had got me gripping on my seats... phew!
Before going to the movies, I stopped by a bookstore. Just wandering around. Paas by the 'English Fiction' section...and saw 'P.s. I Love You' by Cecilia Ahern. I dunno why but suddenly felt a wave of emotions surging inside of me. It reminded me of the movie version of the story... so touching... yet so tragic beneath it.
Sometimes, it is easier to accept death of someone we loved than going through a heartfelt breakup... isn't it?
Before going to the movies, I stopped by a bookstore. Just wandering around. Paas by the 'English Fiction' section...and saw 'P.s. I Love You' by Cecilia Ahern. I dunno why but suddenly felt a wave of emotions surging inside of me. It reminded me of the movie version of the story... so touching... yet so tragic beneath it.
Sometimes, it is easier to accept death of someone we loved than going through a heartfelt breakup... isn't it?
Thursday, June 18, 2009
A question to be pondered...
I had a so-called-interesting conversation with a relative while I was attending a wedding feast of a dear cousin back in my 'kampung' in Perak. I was never really fond with this relative as she is widely known as the 'poison tongue'. Out of respect for the elders, I had to (unwillingly) sit next to her since everywhere else is full.
After we had our fill, she immediately started a conversation with me.. pestering me with the 'when-is-your-turn-to-get-married' series of questions. My mum was glancing at me the time, since we (my sis+I and my parents) were seated separatedly from each other, worrying that I might said the wrong thing that might lead to self-humiliation at my expense.
Some of the questions being peppered at me:
"Kenapa kamu tak kawen lagi? Jual mahal kot."
(Why aren't you married yet? Are you being hard-to-get?)
"Kamu tu dh nak masuk 30, kena cepat2 kawen. Kang dh tak laku lagi dah."
(You're almost 30 now, should get hitched soon. If not, nobody wants you after that.)
"Kamu gemuk sangat la. Cuba kuruskan badan skit... baru la ada lelaki yg nakkan kamu."
(You're too fat. Try to slim down.. only then, the men will take an interest of you.)
There were other provoking questions, but I'm only listing the ones that she uttered oh-so-loudly in the presence of other guests... so that I would cower myself somewhere in the corner, being ashamed of the current status of myself. Anyway, I didn't give much answers to all of her questions, which prompted her to speak louder for obvious reasons. I wasn't so uncomfortable with that situation and ended up giving her the ultimatum...
"Jodoh pertemuan bukan kita tetapkan.. tu kuasa Allah. Memang Yong tau sepupu2 yg lebih muda suma dh kawen, tapi sbb jodoh dorg dah sampai. Yong tak nafikan Yong memilih, memilih yg ikhlas nakkan Yong & dah sedia nk membina hidup berkeluarga. Salah ke kalau Yong memilih dari segi tu?"
(Marriage and soulmate are not things that we can fixed on.. that is God's will. I know that cousins who are younger than I am is already married, but that is because they have met their destined partner. I admit that I'm a bit choosy, on the grounds that I'm looking for a person who sincerely likes me and is ready to build a familial life. Was it wrong for me to be choosy in that way?)
She was a bit stunned... since I had never display such words when I talk to her.. Hell, I never really did talk to her all these while.. Those who were sitting near to us had eventually eavesdropped on our conversation and began to chip in... by putting their support on my side. I was touched by their words of support and I know that they had noticed the awkward situation that I was in at that time. In the end, the 'poisonous' aunt left in a sour mood, knowing that her strategy had backfired.
I just don't understand why does she (the poisonous aunt) had to be mean to me or anyone else that matters... and I'm sure that most of my still-single friends had to sometimes deal/face with these kind of people. It's kinda sad when you think of it.. how they fail to understand the thing in whole, bigger picture. Let's just hope that God will lit the path for them... Amin.
p/s: org melayu itu digambarkan berbudi bahasa,
namun hakikatnya ramai yang lebih suka mencerca,
org melayu itu digambarkan bersopan santun,
tapi tak ramai yang macam tu pun.
tak mustahil kalau dikata, orang melayu itu suka mengadu domba,
marah bila orang mengata, namun gembira bila orang terluka.
Entahlah...
Bila agaknya orang Melayu akan berubah...
After we had our fill, she immediately started a conversation with me.. pestering me with the 'when-is-your-turn-to-get-married' series of questions. My mum was glancing at me the time, since we (my sis+I and my parents) were seated separatedly from each other, worrying that I might said the wrong thing that might lead to self-humiliation at my expense.
Some of the questions being peppered at me:
"Kenapa kamu tak kawen lagi? Jual mahal kot."
(Why aren't you married yet? Are you being hard-to-get?)
"Kamu tu dh nak masuk 30, kena cepat2 kawen. Kang dh tak laku lagi dah."
(You're almost 30 now, should get hitched soon. If not, nobody wants you after that.)
"Kamu gemuk sangat la. Cuba kuruskan badan skit... baru la ada lelaki yg nakkan kamu."
(You're too fat. Try to slim down.. only then, the men will take an interest of you.)
There were other provoking questions, but I'm only listing the ones that she uttered oh-so-loudly in the presence of other guests... so that I would cower myself somewhere in the corner, being ashamed of the current status of myself. Anyway, I didn't give much answers to all of her questions, which prompted her to speak louder for obvious reasons. I wasn't so uncomfortable with that situation and ended up giving her the ultimatum...
"Jodoh pertemuan bukan kita tetapkan.. tu kuasa Allah. Memang Yong tau sepupu2 yg lebih muda suma dh kawen, tapi sbb jodoh dorg dah sampai. Yong tak nafikan Yong memilih, memilih yg ikhlas nakkan Yong & dah sedia nk membina hidup berkeluarga. Salah ke kalau Yong memilih dari segi tu?"
(Marriage and soulmate are not things that we can fixed on.. that is God's will. I know that cousins who are younger than I am is already married, but that is because they have met their destined partner. I admit that I'm a bit choosy, on the grounds that I'm looking for a person who sincerely likes me and is ready to build a familial life. Was it wrong for me to be choosy in that way?)
She was a bit stunned... since I had never display such words when I talk to her.. Hell, I never really did talk to her all these while.. Those who were sitting near to us had eventually eavesdropped on our conversation and began to chip in... by putting their support on my side. I was touched by their words of support and I know that they had noticed the awkward situation that I was in at that time. In the end, the 'poisonous' aunt left in a sour mood, knowing that her strategy had backfired.
I just don't understand why does she (the poisonous aunt) had to be mean to me or anyone else that matters... and I'm sure that most of my still-single friends had to sometimes deal/face with these kind of people. It's kinda sad when you think of it.. how they fail to understand the thing in whole, bigger picture. Let's just hope that God will lit the path for them... Amin.
p/s: org melayu itu digambarkan berbudi bahasa,
namun hakikatnya ramai yang lebih suka mencerca,
org melayu itu digambarkan bersopan santun,
tapi tak ramai yang macam tu pun.
tak mustahil kalau dikata, orang melayu itu suka mengadu domba,
marah bila orang mengata, namun gembira bila orang terluka.
Entahlah...
Bila agaknya orang Melayu akan berubah...
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Astro(k)....haih...
I think that most houses in Malaysia, especially in the urban & suburban areas, are Astro subscribers. As matter of fact, since it is the only cable TV operator that we have here, it seems like they are taking advantage of that fact in outrageous and (sometimes) unbelievable manner.
My family has only been a recent subscriber for the past 6 years. I do not have a clue to what extent it has evolved since the early beginning, but recent additions to Astro had prompted me to write in this page.
Right now, the whole world is struggling with the economic crisis. With more people losing their job, getting pay cut, incresing prices of goods... some of us had to forgo some of the luxuries of life (cable TV included). And yet... last week.. I was astonished to find that one of my favorite channels on Astro, Kirana (formerly on Ch122) had gone. A mysterious preview channel, Mustika, had taken place on Ch130. For the next couple of days, it was revealed that Mustika is a new package which consists of 3 channels: Citra (replacing Kirana), Warna (a new channel which will feature comedy theme) and B4U (focused on Bollywood contents).
I'm not trying to rally a hate team to Astro... neither do I want to demean their services (although I had to admit that the reception sometimes gets on my nerves especially when it rains). The only question I had in my mind right now was... In times like this, when everybody is getting more frugal and careful with their spending, how could Astro had the balls to bring in a promotion like that? Besides, I don't see the need to add in those channels.
I had to admit, I'm not exactly a big follower of Kirana channel, but it does provide good and quality movies from time to time. The fact that is screened movies form the Asian regions and other international screens, I appreciated the variety that it displays from time to time. Besides, I usually tuned in to Kirana for the horror night, in which it will screen horror movies on Thursday and Friday nights. I love watching 'My Wife is A Gangster 3'... it's damn hillarious.
Well, I guess that money is taking over the interests of the customer. I just want to wait and see what's going to happen next.
Until then...
p/s: To any of staffs of Astro who read this, I'm just voicing out about what I think. Like I said, I'm not trying to gather hate mail to you guys... My sister and I really miss Kirana channel... huhu!
My family has only been a recent subscriber for the past 6 years. I do not have a clue to what extent it has evolved since the early beginning, but recent additions to Astro had prompted me to write in this page.
Right now, the whole world is struggling with the economic crisis. With more people losing their job, getting pay cut, incresing prices of goods... some of us had to forgo some of the luxuries of life (cable TV included). And yet... last week.. I was astonished to find that one of my favorite channels on Astro, Kirana (formerly on Ch122) had gone. A mysterious preview channel, Mustika, had taken place on Ch130. For the next couple of days, it was revealed that Mustika is a new package which consists of 3 channels: Citra (replacing Kirana), Warna (a new channel which will feature comedy theme) and B4U (focused on Bollywood contents).
I'm not trying to rally a hate team to Astro... neither do I want to demean their services (although I had to admit that the reception sometimes gets on my nerves especially when it rains). The only question I had in my mind right now was... In times like this, when everybody is getting more frugal and careful with their spending, how could Astro had the balls to bring in a promotion like that? Besides, I don't see the need to add in those channels.
I had to admit, I'm not exactly a big follower of Kirana channel, but it does provide good and quality movies from time to time. The fact that is screened movies form the Asian regions and other international screens, I appreciated the variety that it displays from time to time. Besides, I usually tuned in to Kirana for the horror night, in which it will screen horror movies on Thursday and Friday nights. I love watching 'My Wife is A Gangster 3'... it's damn hillarious.
Well, I guess that money is taking over the interests of the customer. I just want to wait and see what's going to happen next.
Until then...
p/s: To any of staffs of Astro who read this, I'm just voicing out about what I think. Like I said, I'm not trying to gather hate mail to you guys... My sister and I really miss Kirana channel... huhu!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Panas... yang panas...
Alhamdulillah... setelah beberapa minggu kepanasan... akhirnya hujan turun jua sepanjang pagi ini... sehingga kini, awan redup aja. Mungkin sebagai pengubat kepanasan sebab semalam letrik takdak dekat stgh hari... rasa terbakor muka pun ada...huhu!
Skang ni Malaysia makin gawat dengan pelbagai masalah dalaman. Semakin kacau bilau... bikin takut pun ada. Kenapa keadaan perlu jadi begini? Secara peribadi, skang ni nk jalan2 kuar umah pun dah seriau, melainkan kalau kuar reramai. Tapi tu pun lum tentu selamat.
Sedih... bila mana kita tak rasa selamat lagi di negara sendiri...
Sedih... bila mana ikhlas itu tidak lagi menjadi sifat warga kita...
Sedih... bila mana kita merasakan yg masa depan itu amat tidak menentu...
Moga Allah permudahkan jalan kehidupan wat kita semua... Amin...
Skang ni Malaysia makin gawat dengan pelbagai masalah dalaman. Semakin kacau bilau... bikin takut pun ada. Kenapa keadaan perlu jadi begini? Secara peribadi, skang ni nk jalan2 kuar umah pun dah seriau, melainkan kalau kuar reramai. Tapi tu pun lum tentu selamat.
Sedih... bila mana kita tak rasa selamat lagi di negara sendiri...
Sedih... bila mana ikhlas itu tidak lagi menjadi sifat warga kita...
Sedih... bila mana kita merasakan yg masa depan itu amat tidak menentu...
Moga Allah permudahkan jalan kehidupan wat kita semua... Amin...
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