Saturday, September 30, 2006

Ramadhan Begun

It's been 7days ramadhan has begun. So far alhamdulillah I have not left any days yet. How's Ramadhan in dublin for 2006?

Huhu, it's much longer hours than fasting in msia. All I can think of now is going to the ramadhan bazaar at ss18 subang wif my siblings and dad. God, I miss those days. This is going to be my 3rd raya in Dublin. But last year raya was great, my family was here because raya is near to my degree convo day.

Guess will be counting the days to raya...Happy Fasting Everyone!

Saturday, September 23, 2006

The Black Dahlia

BEFORE

  • bet it's a good movie with good actors.
  • Scarlett & Josh is so hot!!!

AFTER

  • most complicated movie ever!
  • too many curiousity in the movie
  • *yawn!*

my advice: read the book. Im sure it'll give us a clearer view of the movie.

Monday, September 18, 2006

The Claddagh Ring

History
Not far past the cobbled streets of Galway City, across the Wolfe Tone Bridge and upon the stretches of Galway Bay, lies the Claddagh. Today this ancient fisherman's village is little more than a memory of the unique and idiosyncratic people who maintained a sovereign settlement here until the death of their last King, Martin Oliver, in 1972. Remarkably, the story of the Claddagh will likely be carried into posterity by the ring that bears its name.


The tale of the ring is one of the greatest to be heard in Galway. It is said that by the year 1900 the Claddagh ring had become as important to the mythology of the city as the 14 merchant families, or tribes, that led Galway as a virtual city-state during much of the 13th through 17th centuries. Adding to the intrigue is the simple fact that no one can say for certain just where the ring originated, who made it first, or exactly what its connexion with the Claddagh is. Interestingly, through the mists of history and folklore, one name has become more associated with the origin of the ring than any other – Richard Joyes.

The story of Richard Joyes (his own variation of Joyce) is nothing short of remarkable. As it is told, after embarking on a voyage for the West Indies, Richard was captured by an Algerian pirate and subsequently sold into slavery. His purchaser was a wealthy and skilled goldsmith who, noticing Richard to be clever and adroit, trained him as an apprentice. Richard became marvelously skilled at the trade earning the lasting respect of his master. Meanwhile, King William III had ascended the throne of England and as a matter of first action he sent an ambassador to Algiers to demand the immediate release of all British subjects. Upon learning the news of Richard's imminent release, the Moor offered Richard the hand of his only daughter in hope that he might stay. Richard declined and shortly thereafter departed for Galway where he began a new life as an independent jeweller, his most famous creation being the Claddagh ring – some of which, bearing Joyes distinctive jeweller's mark, still exist today.

Another account of the ring's origin attributes the ring to Margaret Joyce, the wealthy widow of a Spanish wine merchant who returned to Galway and married the city's governor somewhere around the year 1600. It is said that Margaret, being fond of philanthropy, built the greater portion of the bridges of Connaught with her own money. One day while overseeing the construction of the bridges an eagle flying overhead let the original Claddagh ring fall to her in reward for her extraordinary generosity.

As for the ring's association with the Claddagh, it might well have been an accident. Although the people of the Claddagh, which were known for their dislike of new things, astoundingly adopted the ring in a nearly universal fashion, there is little to suggest that the rings themselves first originated with the people of that small fishing community. Remarkably, the association may have come from the coincidental printing of a picture of the ring (then referred to as a the 'Galway ring') and a description of the Claddagh on the same page of a British travel publication by Anne and Samuel Hall during the 1850's. But as with all things of this nature, there may well be far more to the truth than the evidence that we have, and anything is possible.

So it is that the true history of this, the most famous of Irish rings, remains elusive – always obscured by the cloak laid softly upon it by myth and folklore. But we would be wise to remember that this is precisely what enthralls our imagination the most. And if we are lucky enough to look down upon a Claddagh ring on our own hand someday, we might capture a fleeting glimpse of the mystery and wonder that has decorated the saga of the ring with such poetic grandeur.



Facts on Claddagh Ring

The celebrated Claddagh ring, as we know it today, stands as a monument to love and friendship. The design is striking and unmistakable, two hands joined together to support a single heart, and upon it a crown. Its motto, not surprisingly, is 'let love and friendship reign'. Traditionally, the rings can be worn in three different manners, all declaring a different status in the quest for love. When worn on the right hand with the heart facing outward toward the nail, the ring signifies one whose heart is free. When the heart is facing inward, toward the knuckle of the right hand, it indicates that the heart is no longer available. And finally, if the ring is to appear upon the left hand, it traditionally means that love has been plighted.
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I fell for the ring eversince I saw my 'dream on boyfriend' David Boreanaz wore it in Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Too gorgeous too me, bought the ring when my sister graduated her degree in Dublin 2001. Eversince, I used to be so vain, telling my frens Im engaged to David Boreanaz.LOL..I was 18yrs old then.

How do I wear the ring from the first till now?hrmm...sorry, not telling ya!!! :p



Sunday, September 17, 2006

Yamamori Noodles & Sin

Yesterday morning, my class started at 9.30am-5.30pm. Unfortunately, I didnt go because I wasnt in good health. I have dinner at 8pm at Yamamori Noodles with jeff,mira,fali & alia. Sue supposely to join us, well she didnt coz she 'overslept' & totally forgot abt it. It's ok, it's alright..we had fun that nite with the 'siblings' fali and mira (she was touched when fali considered her as lil sis-and they argue like one too!). He called her 'bondy', she called him 'abg kampung'. LOL

The dinner was gorgeous and healthy. We 'pledged' ourselves to go for 'nice' dinner every month. So, in Oct would be Wagamama with the same crowd.




Oden- Mixed fresh seafood, konnyaku, fishcake, daikon and boiled egg in seafood, sake and soya broth served in a deep cast iron pot. Accompanied by udon noodles in a garlic miso sauce. (Mine)



Teppan Salmon Teriyaki- Grilled fillet of salmon served with stir fried seasonal vegetables and a sweet teriyaki sauce. (Mira)


Ankou Teriyaki- Marinated monk fish fillets, wok-fried in a teriyaki and balsamic sauce, with mixed wild mushrooms topped with rocket and extra virgin olive oil. (Jeff)

Seafood Cha han- Egg fried rice with a mix of fresh seafood and mixed vegetables garnished with wakame. Accompanied by a bowl of miso soup. (Fali)



After dinner, we went seperate ways. Jeff, Mira & I went to the Sin (club), whereas Fali & Alia went to Hadi's BBQ with DJ Amin in da house!

This is my second time at the Sin (finally, I got in!Thanks to the regular clubber, jeff :D) This is my third attempt to get in there because it's a exclusive club. There, I met malaysian ppl who I havent seen during my 2 years stay here. I thought myself, wish Im single right now, saw this 2 smart & good looking guys at first glance. Then on my second glance, dont think so! They are so snotty! Or maybe I'm not friendly? I still find them snotty because they dont talk to me, mostly by myself or with jeff. Or maybe we are accounting students? Because one of the guy, zaim did spoke to mira. ''Owh, I thought you girls are medic students because you have the style." WTF??? Do they have prob with accounting student?? I know his dad is PM adviser, but he doesnt need to brag himself being medic students. He doesnt mix with malaysian well here, more to irish friends I would say. He'll give the stare if you grammer is not good. Ok, enough said about him, shouldnt criticised him so much, i hardly knew him. Maybe will be my first & last seeing him that nite.

Izwan & min were there too, excited to get in! with izwan wearing the 'im feeling alright now' shirt. LOL..alright abis tu!! fali failed to get in. Instead I have to go home with him, because he needs a favour of me teaching SAGE Line 50 (accounting software). He is workig today for half day, because Man utd is playing today. At the same time, I was...damn!!!I finally got in at 10pm at leave at 11.30pm! maybe next weekend jeff before we start fasting?? He plans to club and sahur after that. What a smart guy! camni la mamat clubbers ni.

Oh ya, we (alia,mira & I) shop for the dinner! LOL. actually is mira, im more like 'im really looking for skirt'. I did got the skirt I always wanted at Miss Selfridege (from e53, now e22). Mira got a dress, necklaces. I hope I can bring the skirt home in msia, because my parents are kinda strict when come to clothings. Hrmm, I think they'll approve it, it's not a short skirt anyway :D

p/s:sorry alia..dunno why but your pic corrupted.me very sad, ur f0od sedap plak tu. She ordered Spicy Tuna Tataki- Seared tuna loin (served rare) with a trio of soba, rice and green tea noodles with Yamamori tataki sauce.

Saturday, September 16, 2006

Adrift..

I watched this movie earlier..DO NOT WATCH THIS MOVIE!!...so idiot and pathethic..

Wednesday, September 13, 2006

pics at thunder road with bday girl..

Happy 22nd Birthday Mira!!!

Happy Birthday Zamira Khan! :)

Huhu, today is her birthday..we're gonna party like...it's her bday...~50cent

Yesterday, went to m&s after work to look for potpurris..for our(hanna & I) room. last day of sale at home departments! got it for 20% off. then i called hanna & sha to get the cake and candles for mira. We got lemon cheesecake for her.The plan was to celeb at sha's place. Somthing came up, so we thot of celeb at my place.

Fali, our lifesaver..asked her to Thunder Road(it's like TGI Fridays) to celebrate her pre-bday, but she doesnt know abt the cake we bought earlier. Had a pleasant supper, huhu..g sana pun dah kul 10.

Well, she had fun yesterday :)

Starter: Nachos

Main Course: King Prawn Satay

Main Course: Cajun Coated Cod & Wedges

Dessert: Death by Chocolate

Dessert: Mississippi Mud Pie

Tuesday, September 12, 2006

makeover!!

My room have changed. Hanna and I decided to makeover the room. Still in the process...

The theme is gonna be...the family of redz..there are red, orange, purple, and the other red family.

Will take pics when it's ready ;)

Saturday, September 09, 2006

Taggers Delight!

In the afternoon, I went to watch jeff and fali playing rugby tag at kilmacud(1 station after ballaly-the stop to go to dundrum town centre). Honestly, it was fun watching the game. Never knew the game was so easy to play. But mainly you need the speed and good defense.

Team's name:Taggers Delight. Consist 7 players, 4 guys & 3 girls.The team was short of girls player..jeff n fali was forcing me to play along. Obviously I dont play because I was there to watch and take pics for them...not to play, okay! Ended up the 3 girls play all the way & they have 6 guys. So the 2 subs, usually alternate one another. I might play rugby tag next summer. Looks fun, though! :)

They played 4 games.Fali suffered hamstring in the 2nd game. The team went down badly. They lose all the games and guess what?? They qualify for quarter-final!! And still lose the game.Oh well, they tried their best.

Anyway, well done lads & ladies ;)


adlina, the photographer of the match :D

RUGBY TAG SUMMER 2006


Farewell dinner Zai & Hanna's surprise birthday party

Huhuhu...yesterday when I arrived at my work place, I was wondering how to celebrate hanna's birthday. Well, since we each other threw a party, I cant not to celebrate her bday although she doesnt want surprises party. Thought for a while, since everyone is going for zai's farewell dinner..why not celebrate hers as well. I didnt want to acknowledge everyone, that's the thrill! So Sha, Mira & I were busy emailing abt the cake. Luckily they got the cake at their place. At the same, they also have time to brag abt Michael jackson was at their place, Dun Laoghaire(pronounce as dun lerry). As usual, the shops will close just for the King of Pop.

Anyway, I told them to send to the korean restaurant straight away, at least they didnt know abt it. Well the employees of the korean rest. already knew us as we are their regular customers :D

There were 26 of us there. We had our lovely dinner, didnt talk much with zai because we sat quite far from her place. Then, the party began. Sha, Mira and I were worried hanna might knew abt this. Thankfully, she didnt have a clue! She told me that firstly she though the party meant for zai..suddenlly the song was 'happy birthday', maybe someone else's birthday. When the waiter came to here, she was overwhelm abt it. Quickly thanks to us. Hehe, even other frens knew abt this. I was delighted the plan went well.

Later, we took our final pics with zai..sob sob..no more 'kecoh girl' here. She has been such a great friend here to me. Well, I guess life goes on. I hope everything will go well for her in Malaysia. Huhu, she promised me to bring me anywhere with fifie. huhu, miss hanging out with fifie too actually. Oh ya, zai is leaving this sunday 10/9/2006 at 5.35pm to Heathrow. Then leaving to KL at 10pm. well the same flight like I went back last feb.

Good Luck Zai!! ;)

Gonna miss you lots zai!!


Happy Belated Birthday Hanna!






WE ALL GONNA MISS YOU!!SEE YOU ON SUNDAY!
*sorry, gambar blurr!!



Friday, September 08, 2006

first project..:D

eid-mubarrak dublin,ireland 2005


finally..manage to use picasa! (photoshop s/w aka adobe photoshop). will show u more pics soon. still learning to use this thingy :D



Thursday, September 07, 2006

just wake me up when sept ends!!

i dunno why..i felt so boring..laying ard in my room. well, at least someone is happy today :D

Today hanna, my roommate is officially 23 yrs old. The best gift she ever had was Brown Thomas (like starhill, msia) gift voucher worth 30euros by me! :D im so glad she really likes it. I asked her to tell me what's she plan to buy there. That's the good part..

Im here alone, by myself in my room, writing this blog..to seek attention from u guys!ahaha..that's leo kay...attention seeker..but not in a 'gedik' way i suppose. Nak chatting dgn org pun..the saymo ppl. except yesterday was great. get the chance to chat wif munirah and ain..both bdk smsj. god, i miss skool! skool is where i can meet my frens everyday, gossiping & kutuking ppl .ahaha.im such a low profile back then, well not some big shot there. Always wif the same clique..quant lynn, joy, nazrin n azzuhri..and sometimes dina n wan joined us. Also, fakhrul hadi!!very close with azzuhri, but now dunno what happenned to him. He and the armani parfum. He too had a nickname. which not to mention it.ahaha..

Subang is where my heart belong, too much memoirs there. Although Im an Irish wannabee, that doesnt mean I forget my frens in msia. At least I chat with them occasionally. If only I could turn back time....

Sunday, September 03, 2006

Life~

life life life...


so tiring..so bored...so exciting...life is everything...

will have my life when im able to use to the fullest. im so homesick now. feel like being in my beloved ppls' arm now..

sigh~

Thursday, August 31, 2006

Happy National Day!!

Happy National Day Malaysia!!49 years already..

It's been 2 years Im in dublin and not celebrated merdeka day. Always celebrate big events with my Subang friends and not as in NEVER CELEBRATE with boyfriend before. Well, that's the only time I can really spend my times with friends. Well, that was back in Malaysia.

Not sure how will my life be when Im back for good. Heard too many changes in Malaysia. Good and bad changes. Not sure how can I see myself in times. Will I be successful?Failure?Wealthy?Poor?Hmm..that's life..

Hoping Malaysia will develop well when Im back for good.Maybe in 5 years time?....we'll see...

Tuesday, August 29, 2006

UpdaTes...

Yesterday, I was sick...toilet was my part of life till noon..LOL. But now am back to work. was bored yesterday, nothing much can do.lying on the bed, networking wif frens.also, updating my fotopages..suddenly connection jam!!! Will update more tonight Insya-allah..

Can view my fotopages at my link under photo album ;)

Back to work~

Friday, August 25, 2006

Snakes on a plane~

Before watching the film

Snakes, gosh that is gross!!!aiseh..and Im about to watch that film with sha & mira...eeii..takutnye..


After watching the film

OK, before this movie, we watched Monster House, horror cartoon movie. To me, plain ok. To them, it's a good movie. Well, see it yourself. =p

Then, we watched 2nd movie with the same people, fali and jeb. To me, it's a one gross horny movie I've ever seen. Good storyline and horny snakes!eewh, goosebump jap.ahaha. If this movie shown in Malaysia, it's definitely lots of censored scenes. Why? Some scenes are just too horny, but it's a MUST WATCH movie I tell you.. :D

Thursday, August 24, 2006

Love Love Love...

Craze for this song now =D


Artist: Tristan Prettyman
Song: Love, Love, Love
its 4 am
the paperboys at it again
I cant get no sleep
what's the point
if I cant even dream up a dream that's worth the keep
and so there's no need in even going
cause I'm better off never knowing
never cared for the latest news breaking
if I have to, I'm pretty good at fakin' the truth
cause this life is a beautiful one
and though I've seen it coming undone
I know most definitely
that its gonna be you and its gonna be me
I'm smilin now
just because...
love, love, love
we are all lovers and takers
breaking hearts to make the papers
she wants love, I told her to stop trying
cause the reasons for her tears
aren't worth crying
this life is a beautiful one
and though I seen it comin' undone
well I know most definitely
that it all works out the way its meant to be
I'm laughing now
just because...
love love love

Wednesday, August 23, 2006

It's My Birthday!!! =D

DBS Bach. Acc & Fin 2004/2005
Top: amin, hatta, erie, najib/parjo, bos/nadzrin, nazar, tasha, aishah, zuen, ct, along.
Centre: husin (half), faiq, fali/porno, fydu, adlina, wani, sue, bee.
Bottom: ameer, jemair, zai, nana.



First of all, I had a great time yesterday(22.08.06), thanks to my colleagues and friends...

I celebrated with my colleagues during lunch hour..I was flattered.ehehe. Then after work, I hang out with my good friends, I thought we could go to Thunder Road..it's like TGI Fridays/Chilli's(god, I missed them so much!can't wait till dec..ehehe).

As I opened the door, everyone were 'SURPRISE!!!!*start the happy birthday song*' I was really overwhelmed, because I got 2 cakes :D also with the whole degree batch, my batch and few seniors & juniors. So my 'thunder road' meal was nasi ayam (thanks to chef zai =D),fruit salad with ice cream, ice cream cake (gift from asfarina, thank you so much!),cadbury milktray (gift from jeff,thanks too!).

Highly appreciated as the party went well and thanks a million to AZAM & ASSOCIATES(hehe)...mr fadz (new nick name for porno :p),the chefs; zai, azam, hanna...and my other luvly frens who turned up to the party. Thanks a millions...

I'm 23 already, time flies really fast. Hmm, what I achieve so far? I have graduatedin degree, got a job, living with my friends, independent..kind to think of it...IM OLD and no more pampering with my family(because Im away from subang, duh!!)argh!!!

My wishes fro this year??hMmm...enjoy life as much as possible! :D

Monday, August 21, 2006

Crap..

Just a beginner who is learning to modify this blog :D

Sunday, August 20, 2006

Wooo Huuuu......REsults!!!!

Ok, chill la wei...I had a great weekend. Been hanging out with friends, walking in the rains..(it's been quite some time i didnt walk in the rain since Im in KL.Honestly, dublin doesnt rain as heavily as in malaysia), clubbing with my friends..thanks to them for turning up =D . The occasion was to celebrate my early birthday, which is this 22nd. God, Im so old already! arghh..wanna go home celebrate with family..so homesick now..sigh..

But then, it's good that Im here. No one to lecture me because my ACCA exam results is out tomorrow!!!argh!!!shoot, shouldnt think much about it.. Once it's over, classes begin! sigh..what a tiring life~

Later...Im so scared >_<