Forever and Always

As you probably know, I'm much better at expressing myself through words than verbally, but sometimes, even words fail when I try to express my feelings for you. You're truly special to me and I really appreciate everything about you. Everything. I can't tell you how much it means to me and how I appreciate the way you treat me. I genuinely feel grateful and blessed. I'd do the best I can to make us work. I would. Patience my love. 

Born Again

So, I'm starting college in a week. People often ask me "Are you excited?". Well, I'm starting a new chapter in my life so yes, I am. I don't know what it will bring me so I am a little nervous as well. I have to admit - the long break has made me lazy. I have to start gearing up for college especially since everyone (well, my parents really) keeps reminding me that I'll have to be diligent with all the assignments given to me in the future. I'm making myself give up watching sports for a year if I have to. It's just one year, right? Oh boy.

I've been reminiscing high school a lot lately. I really miss those days. How simple it seems now. Well, relatively. I genuinely miss my friends and classmates. I'll never forget the times we had together - the good and bad. How things have changed. How people change. C'est la vie. Change is constant. How we deal and experience change is up to us. It's time I stop clinging to old memories and create new ones instead. 

Wonders of the Twitterverse

"In order to succeed you must fail, so that you know what not to do the next time." 
Each and every one of these experiences, no matter how difficult they are at the moment will be invaluable to you. Not just driving, but with general life too. - How many times have sportsmen have said thats its the defeats that have made then stronger? They make us stronger as fans, they make them stronger as people. No matter how much this hurts now, the pain/tears/emotion will make you stronger. Teach you that there are defeats in life, but its how you react to them that counts. Also; "If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster, and treat these two imposters just the same" - Learn from it, and move on. :) God bless you Jasmine. Again, *hugs* - I have no doubt you'll get there. And you shouldn't doubt yourself too. One or two mistakes doesn't mean you've forgotten to drive. You haven't. You'll pass. And it will be a wonderful feeling when you do. - God bless you. Ynwa. xx

It has been more than two years since I joined Twitter. I scrolled through my 'Following' list for my first account and guess who was the first person I followed? The official account of the Liverpool Club. That's why I joined the twitterverse in the first place. Being a supporter in Malaysia means I usually have to get up at odd hours in the night to watch live matches. I'm the only one in the house who does that so it's pretty lonely, but very worth it. 


I signed up wanting to meet other fans who have the same interest as I do from sports to TV series to music to everything else really. I enjoy watching sports and now I enjoy it more with the company. Tweeting while watching live matches and tournaments takes the word 'fun' to a whole new level. Knowing that they are other people all over the globe just as devoted as I am to the game is simply exciting. 


I have also been lucky to meet so many wonderful, kind-hearted people on Twitter who I'm honoured to call my friends. Making others feel better makes me feel better. The support and help we offer each other is inspiring. My Twitter community is lovely. Even if our favourites lose, we're no longer inconsolable. We move on together. If someone's going through a rough time, we offer them a shoulder to cry on and words of encouragement. "You'll Never Walk Alone" isn't just a saying; we live by it.

Forever and always.

The Story of Us

       LeBron James played his last game in a Cleveland Cavaliers jersey on May 13, 2010 when they lost to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals. We all know about “The Decision” and a lot criticize him for it. I have been a fan of him long before he took his talents to the South Beach but this post is by no means trying to justify his move. I just want to put some my feelings into words.

       First of all, I am so delighted not only to see Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference finals, but watching them get there by winning the series 4-1 against the Celtics. I am really proud of how the guys played, but right now, I just want to focus on Game 5. I don’t know about you, but I found the first half frustrating to watch aside from Dwayne Wade. He was incredible. LeBron did not play his best overall but the way he closed the game by scoring 10 straight points was amazing to watch.

"Finally getting over this hump against this team. Everything I went through this summer with the decision and deciding to come down here and be a part of this team.… All the backlash I got from it. The talks me and D-Wade had. I was very emotional at that point."

       Call it “payback” or “redemption”, it was nice to see him and Wade win against the Celtics in the playoffs. They both had each other’s backs throughout the season. I love watching the players get emotional. As Doc Rivers said, “I don’t think you can play this sport and be a winner without emotion.”

“As much as I loved my team-mates back in Cleveland, as much as I loved home, I knew I couldn’t do it by myself against that team.”

       Now do not say that he’s insulting or having a dig at his former team-mates because that was not what he meant. As great of a player he is, he could not do it alone and by “it” I meant win a championship. The pressure on his shoulders was too much to take. LeBron is human after all.

       I am not from Cleveland nor America for that matter, but I do know what it’s like to have someone you idolise in your favourite team leave the club. If you know me, you’ll know that I like Fernando Torres and to see him leave Liverpool Football Club the way he did was devastating especially when I just kept hoping. But he transferred in the middle of the season in the end. I remember going through so many emotions at the time. You could say I went through the five stages of grief.

       Why was it that these two hurt us all so much? It was because we loved them or saw them as heroes in a way. We saw them as legends in the future. I guess the thing that hurt most was the way they left. In hindsight, who hasn’t made a mistake or done something they regret sooner or later? I am not convincing you to forgive them. That is only up to you.

       The difference between LeBron James and Fernando Torres however is that I believe one made the right decision while the other did not, but I will continue to support them.

       “Life is too short to go through harboring grudges and hating people.”

Sweet Jasmine. Take care of all of you at home. Think carefully about the course to pursue. You are a smart girl. You have a gift, capability and opportunity that many people don't have. Make use of all that with your excellent results. Do solat isthikarah if you have any doubts or if you want to know which is best for you. Hope you find a path that bring good to all. Love you.

 I do love my mum.

Happy birthday, Dad.

With love, your daughter.

Love the Little Things Like This

The hug of a loved one, the smile of a baby, the licking of a pet, the feeling of sun in your face, the laughter while watching this video...

You gotta enjoy the little things :)

Hello there.

Apart from being on bad terms with my mum, I had a good weekend. By my standards anyway. And I've realized that I don't have someone to share it with. I don't have someone to call and just tell them my plans for the weekend. Sad, which is why I'm currently blogging.

Anyway, I had a good time with my family especially my cousins and uncle at the wedding - from the akad nikah to the persandingan. 

 

 

I can't remember the last time I saw that uncle of mine who is probably my favourite and not just because he's a fellow Liverpool fan. I like how the first thing he did after I greeted him was pulled me down to sit beside him and mentioned Fernando Torres. 

I'm also happy for the bride and groom and wish them all the happiness they deserve. Cousin-in-law(?) seems like a good guy so I approve. And he's not so bad on the eyes too. 

On Sunday, I went to Malacca to celebrate my niece's baptism. Yes, I'm an aunt. Isabelle Ariana. Cute name. Cute baby girl. And her dad makes the cutest and prettiest baked goodies.

 

The weekend ended on a high with Liverpool's massive win over Manchester United. Words cannot express how elated I was. Heck, I was so excited I could barely sleep. Time for a new week to kick off and I hope you (whoever reading this) have a great one.

17 years, 9 months, and 15 days.

It's hard to believe that it's already March when I've spent two months resting and mostly sitting at home. With the SPM results coming out soon, now I have to really think about my future, decide what I want to do and where I want to go. It's definitely not easy. Not for me anyway. 

Last night, my parents lectured me about being independent, taking initiative and all that. I wasn't really in the mood for it for all I wanted to do was sleep. I understand what they're trying to say. I can do better, but you can't blame everything on me. Where were you when I needed someone to advice me? Where were you when I was stressing out about my exams and future? You had seventeen years to tell me about the whole process of getting into a good university, but you're now asking me to do my own research. 

All I'm saying is I'm just not ready to be 18 yet. I hope I'll learn in time.