Sunday, November 28, 2004

Tale Of Many Sorrows

I've heard of many stories
I've been told of many tales
Of many many sorrows
Of many many stales

And I've come to realize
They are stories that just need to be told
For people to release their own arrows
Of old old arrows and bows


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Stories exist because people like to share and hear of others experiences. It does not necessary mean that somewhere in time you, yourself would be experiencing the same dilemma, problems or situation. It's just there...



Just for you to LEARN
And
Just for you to GROW

Thursday, November 25, 2004

2005 Holiday Destination


Venice in November
Originally uploaded by kosare.

I WANNA GO HERE....!!!!!

Wednesday, November 24, 2004

Bridging The Conversation

As I fell into a deep slumber of sleep, my mobile rang with an odd number appearing. The kind that does not appear with a name and makes you wonder "Who the hell is calling me at this hour?" Well, since I thought that I'm already up, might as well answer it even if it's a wrong number. To my surprise it was a friend of my sister. She apologized for calling so late having noticed that my voice was like a frog's crock. And I asked her, "Anything that I can help you with?". She said "It's your sister, she's not feeling too good at the moment." Immediately my eyes almost popped out of the socket. This is something that had never happen before. And so arrangement was made for my sister to be sent to my place.

Once she got here, I could tell that there were many things running in her mind, even if she doesn't say it. Call it a Sibling Telepathy. And so we sat down at the sofa... and the heart to heart talk begin. I've always felt and know that I'm normally an 'ear to hear & listen'. Something that was given to me from the fella upstairs. And only speak when I feel there is a need.

Both of us were never close while growing up....maybe it's the age gap, maybe it's the rivalry or maybe it could even be that I consider myself different from other members of the family being that I am the youngest. [This is something that I've come to realized that I'm not any different from the person next to me. I may be a lil' better, but not any different.] But whatever it was I'm glad that for the pass two years we've managed to make the bridge shorter and closer together.

It was a reminder to me in a way....that we are who we are because we have a family. Regardless if it's by blood or just out of love for one another.

Monday, November 22, 2004

Thought Of The Day

...GRATITUDE peels you off from any confusion, stress and denial. It's something simple, but yet we forget the greatness and the sense of relieve that it brings..

Saturday, November 20, 2004

In A Distance


Leafy Figure
Originally uploaded by sherIZAN.

Friday, November 19, 2004

A Confused Bitch [chapter one]

Trapped in a body that wants to do so many things that it sicken every living thing that surrounds her. At one time she had wanted to be a doctor and at another time she had wanted to be an archeologist. Never really saw what was installed in the future she did what every woman wanted in life.... working to earn a living in a world that stated "Money Is Everything" in order to go on living.

Born on May 23rd 1973, Sandra Machiato was a woman that had a bright future ahead of her having come from a family that adores her. Her father owned a book store on Pillar Avenue and her mom a domestic curator. Being an only child, Sandra got almost everything she ever wished for. The little doll's house that every girl had to have while growing up, a dog named Rex, a shinny red bicycle with frills on both handle and a pink baskets to place the freshly picked daisy.

After graduating from college, Sandra decided that text book and her don't quite go hand in hand that well. And so came a night that she told her parents that she has decided not to continue with her studies but instead to start working to broaden her knowledge in the real world. Mr and Mrs Machiato has always supported her in anything that her heart desires, but what they did not expect was her decision to move out of the house.

Four months has passes since they had the discussion on Sandra's idea of moving out and living on her own. Four months has passed with Sandra working at her father's book store to earn some money to pay for her initial down-payment for the apartment that she has set her eyes on. After much arguments and silent treatment between Sandra and her parents, the day has come for her to begin her journey in the "Real World".

Wednesday, November 10, 2004

from our family to yours


RayaCard2004
Originally uploaded by sherIZAN.


sebulan berpuasa di bulan ramadhan
jamu selera di waktu senja
kami ucapkan kepada semua
SELAMAT HARI RAYA

Monday, November 08, 2004

Thought Of The Day

...Everybody has problems. Just don't let it manifest and turn into your problem...

Saturday, November 06, 2004

the many colors of the world


colorfulFaces
Originally uploaded by sherIZAN.

We are made of many colors, of many cultures, of many races, of many religions...but we are still in many more other ways the same.

We live for our children....we love our parents....honour our country....proud of our nation....nurture our mother earth.....and live on knowledge and imagination.

-WE ARE THE PEOPLE OF THE WORLD, A PLACE WE CALL HOME-

Thursday, November 04, 2004

The Family Portrait 1996


myFamily Portrait 1996
Originally uploaded by sherIZAN.

I remember the commotion the whole family made because of this particular family portrait. I was working at JHA Productions at the time and was on shoot on that particular day. And my momma refuse to change or push the date for the photo session.

Imagine halfway during shoot, I had to go back home, bath and change into the traditional costume. My momma being herself, she said "Put on some make up. You don't want to look sickly for the family portrait!!" You can imagine my face at that point....argh...so annoyed. She has always been pastering me to put on some make up since I was eleven years old. I think that is one of the reasons that I refuse to use any make up up till now, other then just some lipstick and my NEVER leave home without it eyebrow pencil.

The whole family gathered at my parents house, everybody looking very slick in their outfits. And I remember cleary my dad was the first to be ready..which is always for that matter. I think we spent a good 30 mins to 45 mins at the photo shop. "You stand here...You sit there...Oh no, not balanced" Those were some of the comments from members of the family. And I thank God that my momma didn't pick some awful backdrop.

After all that, I had to go back to work....with THICK make up and all. I remember Ira and Josh laughing at me when I got back

- ONE EVENT THAT I'LL ALWAYS TREASURE -

Tuesday, November 02, 2004

Out In Town In The Month Of Ramadhan

Last Thursday, I followed my MistaMan to the Indonesian Embassy to sort out his papers and he decided that since we're already in town that we ought to swing by KLCC. That's was one idea I won't refuse!!! I could do with some leg exercise. And since Hari Raya is coming up...It won't hurt to check out for some "Baju Raya".

I haven't been buying or making "Baju Raya" for the pass 4 years, so to my horror when i saw the price tag on the outfits they have there !!!!! I was shock to see that just the top of a "Baju Kebaya" cost around RM280.00 - RM350.00 a piece!!!! A "Baju Melayu" for men cost about RM210.00...which was just the top!! HolyCow....what are they made of....GOLD & PLATINUM???

And so we both decided that it would just be best that we indulge ourselves with the OSIM chair test drive....which was so awesome. I'm amazed with what mankind has come out with for our pleasure in PLEASURING ourselves. I mean the bloody chair feels like there is someone that is hugging you while massaging every body-ache your body could possibly have. PLUS it comes with headphones to lull you while the machine swings and massages to the rhythm of the music. cOOlest or what??!!

I'm PROUD to be a Malaysian......only because we really put FOOD as our number one attraction to foreign visitors and we really take pride in it.

We had our "Buka Puasa" at Chinoz, KLCC. They had a buffet spread that goes on forever. The selection was fantastic, they had almost every kind of state dishes from Malaysia and some western dishes as well. And the "Kueh"...oh-my-gawd..the kuehs were to die for...you name it, just about all the colors of the rainbow was displayed. "Teh Tarik" oso got....tee hee hee...

I've yet to pay a visit to the "Pasar Juadah" which is all over Kuala Lumpur and the rest of the country. Particularly I miss going to the ones in Bangsar and Taman Tun. I will always remember the time when I would go with my dad.....cause we'll always over buy the food. Everything seems so yummy when you are out on an empty stomach and the variety kills you man...Hopefully this year I'll go armed with a camera in my hands.

- SELAMAT BERPUASA -