Wednesday, December 31, 2008

Counting down

It was our last visit to Celebrity Fitness. We felt drained and strained.
So we decided to attend a more relaxed class- Yoga lesson.
All the bend, flex, stretch, curve were tougher than we expected.
Instead of pursuing comfort piece of relaxation mood, we suffered and sweat profusely throughout the lesson.
My brothers would never fail to make me giggled unprofessionally with their natural postures of bending.
Anwari was one of a kind, decent and innocent just like me. Haha
But he would threaten to smooch if i tease him. I told my whole family about what he would do to me at night. *Not something that you can think of*

Jack came over to my place as usual. I have gone to KTV with him thrice so far.
It seems that i have started to pick up new hobbies by playing with my vocal ability- LOW VOICE
But this time round he wanna bring us to a secret place where we would conduct a countdown together with Anton and Anwari.
The city sky was decorated with loud dazzling colorful flowers; a sight that you often witness in esplanade during big events.
I remembered vividly how I got his SUV scratched when he asked me to take the wheel days before.
The mess is not something that you can think of:
I witnessed that some traffic light don't even function at all.
Sometimes, red and green light would lit together.
As the car sped along the expressway, the rustling noise of wind and the roaring of Suzuki Swift engine annoyed my ears.
The only pleasant things are tunes of James Blunt tracks from my Ipod that played through the car speaker.
The entry ticket to club, X2 is not cheap. it worths $28 per head. and I don't see that it worths that much.
That rich Jack subsidized for us and even opened a bottle of Chivas.
Anwari and I dislike alcohols.
Whenever I asked for healthier drinks; juice or milk,
Jack would say "C'mon Rif! This is one of the rare occasion. Make your entry worthwhile. Just enjoy yourself!" I wondered how many times I have heard that phrase. It seems that the phrase doesn't work well on me again.
I enjoyed the night chill during the pre-countdown and the work-out during post countdown on the dance floor. It was the first time for Anwari to hit the club.
To my amaze, he did the groove better than all of us.
People always comment if Anwari and I are twins.
Well, he is definitely better looking than me alright.

Happy New Year God
Happy New Year Folks
Happy New Year Pals
Happy New Year to you.

another bitter escape
3:07 AM

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

My week was simple and delectable with my life boat to row on.
My cousins lent us at least 10DVDs of latest movies to hit our eyes on.
So we decided to purchase a new DVD player set to unzip all these digital contents right before our eyes.
Anton, Anwari and I hit our usual routine; run, body combat and cycling lesson sometimes.
I wondered why I had so much stamina this afternoon as I was able to sustain my condition for more than 2 classes. It all thanks to the energy booster that Anton got for us.
Anwari kept whining and moaning in torment during combat lesson.
When the lesson had come to an end, he exclaimed in his heart loudly 'Finally it's over!'
And when he thought that all of us could wash up and go home,
He was shocked that Anton & I went to cycling room, our 3rd round of classes for today.
I would never forget the expression that he pulled on his face. It was hilarious and comical.
We always ended our visit with steambath and sauna.
Well, I don't mind if I don't have much friends in Indo.
I am contented by spending time with just 2 of my siblings.
They are my everything.

There's no other love like the love for a brother.
There's no other love like the love from a brother.

~Astrid Alauda

another bitter escape
2:55 AM

Sunday, December 21, 2008

Here I come JKT

My dad accompanied me to get a new hearing aid. We would have missed the date of collecting that piece if we choose to delay our visit. Their holiday is at least 1and half weeks long starting from 23Dec-4Jan.
I was distressed and upset of the outcome of my hearing capacity after the audiometry test.
But I expected the downward trend anyway.
I feel helpless that I can't do much to improve my capacity. I can't even sustain my audio level at the satisfied level.
Sometimes I have been asking myself how it is like to have a normal audio level.
Perhaps getting my task accomplished in a shorter time period?
Perhaps getting the clearer picture of what to do?
Perhaps I would use less of the word 'pardon me'?
Perhaps like what you say, would i still be 'Arif'?
Well, i wouldn't be thinking of all these which are unreachable.
But it does give hope knowing that the better day comes without you realizing it.
I believe that I'd have the perfect piece when I go to heaven one day.

I miss my Mom and Dad and my younger Brother, Anwari.
My dad deliberately gave us the name starts with 'A' for 3 of us.
So we will be one of the first who will be called out as arranged in the class index.
Anton ( My elder), Arif ( Me) and Anwari ( My younger)

I feel protected here as if every aspect of my life is being taken care of.
I don't have to worry about the lack of my necessities.
I miss the orderliness of the table rules that my family adopts:
No late meals;
3 meals/day;
No grain of rice should be spotted on the plate after meals;
All family members should eat together.

another bitter escape
2:41 AM

Sunday, December 14, 2008

It seems that no matter how hard I try to comprehend,
I would never get the key to unlock the mystery of my mind.
Only people around you, those who truly care,
bother to zip out the code and unleash it.
Thanks for being there Pal.

This holiday is hectic for me. I have been working ever since I finished my paper last 2 weeks ago.
I put my work in Apple on halt and joined ZM with his new project.
We rented a car and ventured Resident Committees around Singapore
to record their respective courses that they offer.
We were given one week to accomplish the task,
but we finished them in 3 days.
The songs of Love Story, You are not sorry and Lady Gaga kept pouring out of the car blaster.
Soon enough, I fall in love with Taylor Swift's voice.

~Taylor Swift~

What if your girl can sing like that,
You said that it is not important.
Which mean you already have someone in your heart (Haha)

another bitter escape
7:17 AM

Monday, December 8, 2008

Dear foodie,
I was quite upset after losing my hearing aid last week at Gym toilet.
That audio device costs me nearly 1.2k.
I know that I have to accept the fact and get over it.
Like what you said, no matter how much anxiety you place over the loss,
how much you wish that some kind-hearted soul would return it to the administrator,
save your energy and keep the incentive of being paranoid, as it doesn't change the reality.

I went for O school recital concert at Singapore Polytechnic today.
Which was a hesitated decision after going through the dilemma of meeting Aaron and Gilbert.
Jesmine happened to have an extra ticket for me.
But I didn't regret of catching the concert. The choreograph was fantastic and awesome.
Especially on the reggae and LA house.
I managed to catch up with my O mates.

Frederick used to choreograph with me for the Boys' Brigade.
I was so proud of your performance

Here's my buddy from Project O

Joe, Me and Aaron

Chewie, Iris, Aaron, Jasmine, Me and Joe

I left my shoe bag which contained my 3 years old basketball shoes in the hall.:(

This holiday could seems bleak.
The year 2008 offers a narrowed path which is full of threat and torment.
If you feel that the events are not in favour with you,
Do not fret, for such ordeal make you a stronger person.

another bitter escape
7:51 AM