Pool. Yes Yes?

Here I am, in the office, bored out of my head, hungry like I've been fasting for months. Ergo, blog writing is the only way to keep me from sleeping.

Last night I went out to play pool at Asia Cafe. Asia Cafe used to be one of the trendiest spots where people would go lepak and play pool or foosball. Somehow, I think teenagers nowadays prefer spending time on the internet rather than at places like this. It's a loss, really, for them.

The true excitement and joy in life is to really have some good quality time with friends. What better way to do it than playing pool at AC. I played pool with my high school mates which we never really spoke much to each other during high school. But now, seems to be really clicking. Anyway, I realized that I used to spend so much time and money just to play pool with a couple of friends and it was my ultimate hobby during my teenage years.

But now, I don't even have a certain group of friends who like playing pool. This is saaaadddddd. I'm a pick up a que and start playing again. I miss it. Really. So friends, if you're reading this, give me a call and let's play some pool.

When passion meets parents

There can only be one word to describe how it feels when passion meets parents.

Disappointment.

1st situation.

When I was passionately in love with the world of culinary. The thing I wanted most in life was to go to a culinary school. Mom said, just try out the class, if you like it, then we'll talk about it. I tried. And I absolutely loved it. But look at where I am now. Bachelor of Human Sciences, English language and literature. I stopped cooking. I stopped baking. I stopped looking for recipes to try out. My passion just disappeared. I can't even try out for Masterchef. This is disappointing.


2nd situation.

The love for motorbikes struck me when I got tired of driving a manual in a traffic jam and the fact that I can only drive when no one else is driving. Now that I'm currently working, I have been saving to get a Kawasaki KSR. It's small, and not at all fast. At first, I thought of buying it alone without the consent of my parents, but when I really think about it, I would be selfish and childish to do things behind their backs. So when I did consult them, all I got was a strict NO! My dreams shattered just like that. I know it's stupid to be talking about bikes like this, but the bike would resemble a lot of me and somehow make some significance in my life.


To me, the bike clearly explains that I am old enough to make a commitment. Buying it on my own, following through the payment without anybody's help, and taking care of it. Secondly, the bike represents me being myself. Even though i'm a lady, but I am not really lady-like. I like to wear t-shirt and jeans, and I don't like the fact that society has this mind set of girls with bikes. What the hell is wrong with owning a bike. It's not like i'm out every night merempit in town. Thirdly, the bike would help me in a lot of ways. Such as, I would definitely have a transport to go somewhere without burdening other people.

Accidents. I know the main reason why my parents wouldn't even bother discussing with me about bikes. It's because of road accidents. If i were meant to die, there's no other way you can avoid it can you? I know parents are being parents by looking out for us. Taking precautions into consideration before things happen. But why can't I follow my passion for at least once in my life?

I'm doing quite well in life in the matter of studying and trying to make them proud. But what about boosting my self-esteem? I know when people say "what about me?" they are being selfish. I clearly know that. But for once, give me a break. Please just give me a break.

Marah and Sedih

Malu! Malu! Malu!

Apa nak jadi dengan budak-budak sekarang yang sikit pun tak ada rasa malu. Bukan setakat tayangkan gambar untuk satu dunia, BANGGA pulak tu. Tak malu ke? Serious? Even orang baru kahwin pun, parents pesan, apa jadi dalam bilik dengan suami jangan dicerita orang. Mana nak letak air muka?

Ajaran Agama Islam makin berkurangan ke? I don't think so. Ustazah dan Ustaz kat sekolah mesti ada mendidik, tapi apa lagi yang tak cukupnya? Nak kata kehidupan sosial? Terlampau suka bergaul sampai tak ingat batasan antara lelaki dengan perempuan? Benda tu boleh dikawal. Kalau cakap ikut kawan, jangan jadi bodoh boleh tak? Tak boleh fikir sendiri apa consequences dia?

Memang kita hidup dunia bercampuran, tapi tak semestinya kita kena gadaikan maruah kita. Malu! Sedih! Tak sedih ke kita tengok dunia ni dah menjadi-jadi. Sampai golongan yang lebih tua pun tak tahu nak handle remaja zaman sekarang ni macam mana. Parents kalau marah, anak stress dan mula lah buat benda2 macam lari dari rumah ke, telan pil ke, cubaan bunuh diri ke.

I know i'm not perfect, and who am I to say this. All I can do is, ask Allah to forgive the people that made these mistakes. Ask Allah to open their hearts and minds (macam lagu Maher Zain), dan berdu'a janganlah buat umat Islam yang lain termasuk diri sendiri, terikut-ikut dengan perbuatan mereka. Jauhkanlah dosa dari diri sendiri dan juga orang lain.

Sangat sedih. Tabiat golongan muda makin menjadi-jadi. Rasa malu sikit boleh tak? That's all I ask for.

I feel the need to talk about this

My friends and I found out that twitter is trending a 14 year old girl who lost her virginity and publicly announced it on her blog. I won't say the name because I don't want to cause trouble.

What I want to touch here is that, she needs guidance. As Muslims and caliphs in this world, we should help her out instead of bashing her with such cruel words and spread rumours about her. She is just a girl who is lost in her own religion. Yes, I know that not many people are still virgins, but Islam teaches us to not do the sin and tell the world, it is a disgrace to us all. The girl had made a LOT of mistakes ever since she posted the news on her blog.

1st mistake - She did the sin.
2nd mistake - She told the world.
3rd mistake - She uses Islam as her religion. (Islam doesnt teach their ummah to do such things)
4th mistake - She's underage.
5th mistake - She feels proud of it.

I may not know much about Islam to refute these arguments in hadiths, but I can only say what is in my point of view, so please correct me if i'm wrong.

I am not perfect myself, I went through my rebellious phase and posted things on my blog, and when I grew more mature, I decided that I was a disgrace to myself. Only then, I deleted my posts, and just change for the better. Although, I still havent had the urge to put on a hijab, that's why I shouldn't be the one talking to this girl. I don't know how to get to her, but somebody should. If not her parents, her relatives, if not her relatives, her close friends, and if things still do not work, let us all pray to Allah to open her heart and make her realize it on her own. Let's make this as a lesson to us all.

Agama Islam itu penting. Bukan setakat subjek dalam kelas, tetapi ajaran untuk hari akhirah.