New layout (?)

So, I just installed a new layout. All the details and credits are at the sidebar. Feel free to visit them.

This layout took me 4 hours to get it right. Not the layout making part. That part is easy. You just open any graphic program like Corel Paint Shop Pro or Adobe Photoshop, create a new file, add a new layer, draw a shape (preferably a square or rectangle), adjust the shape here and there (not available for Photoshop though), add some cool graphics and voila! Layout is ready.

The hard part was to code it to this blog. I spent 3 hours learning how to code it from scratch. I couldn't understand XML and my HTML skill is pretty rusty, I gave up.

Then, I stumbled upon Template Designer and found that the template called Simple somehow matches my layout so I decided to cheat. I uploaded my layout background and header. That took almost an hour of resizing and altering. So, I finally did it! Yay!

That wasn't so bad (cause I cheated).

PS: I noticed that the navbar is pretty weird but I decided to leave it like that. I kinda like it.

Changed the navbar colour already.

Money and status

My friend once told me that it's all about status today. People will look at what house you live in, how many cars you have, what car do you drive and stuff. He told me that 4 months ago. Now, I'm still thinking about it.

Personally, I do believe that it is the reality of the present world. What he said is what's happening today.

Isn't that sad? People look at you based on your possession. It's like your possessions determines your status and class, not your personality.

Why is it happening?

Why people tend to look at price tags now?

Well, it's kinda stupid, you know. To allow your stuff to overshadow you and to let people judge you with what you own instead of who you are. I had to admit, owning nice things is well... nice. It's nice to have lots of money because we don't have to worry about how to pay our bills, our education, healthcare, food and stuff. But having it dictate your life and define you, that's just sad. It's like saying, "Hi, I am nothing without my money. Without it, I'd just be some worthless dude." Money and worldly possessions aren't everything. In the end, what defines you is just... you.

Alhamdulillah and new beginning

I just got my results. To be frank, I did badly. Really badly.

But, look at the bright side. I passed. I freaking passed. My whole CGPA is more than enough to get me into LLB. I can hope now. Alhamdulillah, I did it. In fact, we did it. All of us final year students who will be graduating. Guys, we did it!!! We're graduating!!!!!!!!

Now, I'm hoping for the best to get into LLB.

Thank you for the support, guys, I really appreciate it. And, congratulations to all.

To all final year students....

WE ARE GRADUATING !!!!!!!!!!!!

Pre exam result stress

Feeling: Nervous
Listening to: Above & Beyond presenting Oceanlab: If I Could Fly

Results will be out tomorrow. All of my friends and other students from UiTM are nervous about it. I hope that all of us do well, especially the final year students (law especially). My past results aren't really stellar but they're okay. I just want to pull the grade that enables to be accepted to LLB Hons program. But then again, I shouldn't worry so much about the past. I just have to acknowledge it and let it go. Just embrace the present and look forward to the future. I just have to be confident and have faith that I pass (Insya Allah). Well, I survived the last 7 sems right? Surely (Insya Allah), I'll survive the 8th (and final) semester.

Yes, I'm worried. Worried that I might fail a paper and simultaneously ruin my chance to get to LLB this March. I really want LLB so badly this March. It must be this March. I don't want to postpone or prolong anything anymore. I mean, taking a one-year extension for BLS is enough. Not that I regret at the extension. I like it actually. I'm more flexible and have more time for myself. Plus, I don't get all stressed out. I made some new friends (and a new annoying classmate) and found a new way to remain in touch with my old ones. Most importantly, my grades improve. Looks like I perform better with less subjects.

I used to rush in things. Rushing to grow up so I can have more freedom. Rushing to finish school so I can go to uni. Yes, my goal when I was in school was to get out and go to uni. Rushing to finish uni so I can work and earn more money. As I get older (and maybe a little bit wiser), I realized that I just have to finish everything in my own pace. Who cares if some child genius prodigy managed to enter Oxford Uni at the age of 14? Who cares if some genius child prodigy managed to solve an Add Math problem when he's only 6 years old? Who cares! They ain't living your life. They don't really play a substantive role in your life. Why measure yourself according to them? Life's short but that doesn't give us a good reason to rush life. We just have to use all the time we have to live our life with our family and friends, have a good career and stuff. Just go with the flow. But, don't go too slow. You might every opportunities that come your way. No same opportunities come twice. Well, they sometimes do but it just won't feel the same. But that also doesn't mean that one is better than the other. They're different and special in their own (twisted) way.

In conclusion (essay much?), I would like to wish all my UiTM friends all the best in their exam result ;)



This video might be inspirational I hope (contains profanity).

Nice Peter: A short little song about love

Now, for a short little song about love by Nice Peter.



It's not hard to be in love
For me anymore
It's as easy as an egg
Falling on the floor
You won't ever have to drive
I'll get us there
Just promise me you won't cry
When I lose my hair

I'll probably meet you as a friend
And I won't see the change
But, all of the sudden
We'll both feel something strange
You can ask me if it hurts
I'll tell you no
Just promise me you won't leave
When I'm getting older
You will be getting older too
And I'll still be there for you

With or without the hair
Just be you.

Many thanks tomasterofvlogging for posting the lyrics of this song in the comment box of the video.

PS: I'm not in love. Maybe I am. If the guy's on the video counts (or Jeremy Lin). Just kidding! But seriously. Nope, not lin love. I mean, in love. Wait! I'm not in love okay!

[Spotlight] Jeremy Lin

There has been a lot attention towards this one basketball player by the name of Jeremy Lin.



This 24-year-old New York Knicks player was born in Los Angeles, California and was raised in San Francisco Bay Area in the city of Palo Alto. After receiving no athletic scholarship out of high school and being undrafted out of college, he received a partially guaranteed deal with Golden State Warriors. Jeremy Lin joined the New York Knicks in the early 2011-12 season.

Jeremy Lin is now recognized worldwide since his debut in New York Knicks.



People have always known him as a basketballer. But, here are some "footages" on what he does when he's not playing basketball.

:: evil grin ::



With KevJumba



With Nigahiga



With Nigahiga on "How to Get into Harvard"



Jeremy Lin in action

So there you have it, kids: Jeremy Lin.

I've caught the case of Linsanity hence the post :p

Credits to: USA Today: Five Things You Don't Know About Jeremy Lin and Jeremy Lin - Wikipedia

More Jeremy Lin:
Jeremy Lin's Official Website
Jeremy Lin on Facebook
Jeremy Lin's Youtube Channel
Jeremy Lin on Twitter

PS: I think he's pretty cute ;)

When two friends fight

How they see it



How I see it



How it actually is



Image credits: here, here and here

Word of the day: #ABUDEN????

#ABUDEN derives from the phrase "Ah, but then?" which is the Malaysian equivalent of Duh and D'oh.

Here are the situations where #ABUDEN is used:




Special guest appearance by Wes and Philip from Wong Fu Production.

[Spotlight] George Watsky

Oh hai
It's that guy
Built so fly in a silk bow tie
Don't know why
He built so fly
But he is no lie
Oh my

Witness this video that went viral:





How did he do that? Practice or just plain natural?

George Watsky is a poet and rapper from San Francisco, California. This guy who now base himself in Los Angeles was featured on Season 6 of Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry on HBO. He was the 2006 Youth Speaks Grand Slam Poetry Champion, 2006 Brave New Voices International Poetry Slam Champion, and performed in a record six consecutive Youth Speaks Grand Slam Finals. The last three of those audiences, all topping out at over 3,000, were the largest ever for poetry slams anywhere in the world. In 2009 Watsky was one of three poets who performed live on FOX at the NAACP Image Awards in honor of Russell Simmons’ lifetime achievement award, and in 2011 he performed live as a guest on the Ellen Degeneres Show on two separate occasions.

George Watsky performs slam poetry which is a very competitive art of performance poetry, emphasizing on writing and performance. Basically, in order for you to win in poetry slam, you have to have an edge in your poem and how you recite it. Learn more about it here.

Other than performing in poetry slam, George Watsky is also a rapper and uploads his performance on Youtube. He collaborated with various Youtubers and musicians such as Kush Mody, Dumbfoundead, Mieka Pauley and Nice Peter.

Here are some of his videos:




Watsky and Mody: Man of Constant Sorrow featuring Dylan Saunders




Watsky and Mody: Ghost Party featuring Mieka Pauley




Watsky ft. Intuition & Dumbfoundead: A New Kind of Sexy



Watsky: Show Goes On (Lupe Fiasco mini-mix)



Epic Rap Battles of History: Dr Seuss vs William Shakespeare
George Watsky as William Shakespeare
Mickey Meyer as Dr Seuss
Nice Peter as Cat in the Hat
EpicLloyd as Thing 1 and Thing 2




Nice Peter and Dante Monday Zombie Blues featuring George Watsky

Credits:
George Watsky.Com
George Watsky on Wikipedia
Poetry Slam, Inc,

More George Watsky:
George Watsky's Channel
George Watsky's 2nd Channel
George Watsky on Bandcamp
George Watsky on Twitter
George Watsky on Facebook

Beza orang fikiran sempit dan orang fikiran luas

Wow! I sure do learn my lesson not comment on Blog Serius anymore.

Why?

#1 You have different perspective in religion, you are automatically kafir.

#2 Anons will say that your private parts stinks (sickos!)

#3 They kafirkan you without you yourself kafirkan yourself. Wow! Pseudo fortune teller.

#4 Emotion. Drama. Emotion. Drama. Need I say more?

#5 Besides religion, if you have different opinions, you'll get insulted/banged/degraded/threatened

#6 You'll be more driven to the brink of insanity, suicide and stuff.

#7 Amboi, Minat K-Pop pun salah! Takde modal nak kutuk aku, kutuk pasal K-Pop lah ye. Takpelah. Korang baru tau yang aku ni dah tak layan K-Pop sangat.

#8 Boy, I miss LJ where people discuss matters academically.

A Maulidur Rasul entry

Yesterday was the 12th Rabiulawal 1433. You guys know what that means?

That's right! Prophet Muhammad PBUH (Peace Be Upon Him) was born.

Normally, in here we celebrate by conducting a procession while praying and making selawats for the Prophet (PBUH). Well, at least that's what schools and workplaces are conducting. It is a holiday after all.

Personally, instead of procession, why don't we remind each other to do good deeds to mankind? I'm sure the Prophet (PBUH) would be happy for us. Plus, no good deeds go unrewarded if you know what I mean.

Actually, good deeds can be done everyday regardless of holiday or no holiday. It can be something a simple as throwing a trash in the trash can or something else such as studying, do chores and the like.


Title : One Day
Artist: Matisyahu



What would you say to the Prophet (PBUH) if you get to sit with him for one minute?

Other than assalamualaikum, what comes next is really difficult. I might cry like the girl in the video because it is the Prophet (PBUH) we're talking about. It's every Muslims' dream to be with him. I think not only it's overwhelming thinking about it but it's actually pretty cool. Of course, I have to choose my words carefully. Being rude and explicit is a big no-no. Seriously, I don't know what to say other than giving salam to him. I might cry. Well, I almost cried watching that video which I muted it knowing that if I turned up the volume, I would cry more than I cried during the time Elphaba sang Defying Gravity in the Wicked the Musical.

To end this entry, I would like to wish Happy holidays and Happy Maulidur Rasul to all ^_^