Power The World This Holiday Season!

I'm definitely not going to coax anyone into doing this, but to those who are able to donate, please don't hesitate to do so. There are millions of people out there who living in the dark, and you can help make a difference to their lives this festive season. You have the chance to light up their life and take a step into giving them hope for the improvement and betterment of their life and future, especially for young children. It will cost you only $10, and you have no idea how much this can help them lead a better life. So, go ahead and do your part! :)

Check out this RISING star!

Hey guys! Whats up? Its been ages since the last time I updated my blog simply because I was pretty much occupied with my classes and workloads! Guess what? It's the final week of my first sem in Pennstate, I have three more exams to go and then, Im DONE! Gosh, can't believe it's been almost FOUR months since I set my foot here in the States. It's crazyyyy, but Im LOVING it. Do check out my pictures in Facebook :)

By the way, the reason I'm updating my blog at this moment, when I am actually supposed to be studying is to upload these amazing songs by a UK-based singer who has an AMAZING voice, trust me on this. I didn't have a clue of his existence until I heard the English version of the "Kolaveri" song that he uploaded on YouTube. When I first heard it, I was seriously IMPRESSED! That led me to do more research on him, and in the process of doing so, I came across some awesome songs of his. Wow, this dude is reallyyy GOOOD! Many has proclaimed him to be the "future" Jay Sean but whatever it is, I truly believe that he is going to go FAR in the industry. I'm totally addicted to his songs at the moment, so take a moment to listen to them, they are TOTALLY worth listening to.

This next one is the complete, full version/MV of the song "Remember Tonight". :)

NEW Chapter, NEW Phase, NEW beginning.

Greetings comrades ~

GOSH, it's been a while since I updated my blog, and while I am writing this, you may not even know that its been almost 2 weeks since I set my foot in the states. Yesh, it still feels so surreal to me, knowing that I've finally realized one of my childhood dream of pursuing my studies abroad. Despite the terribleee jet-lag, everything else turned out pretty good here. I mean, the orientation phase was smooth, we're almost done with all those tedious registrations and class scheduling, the campus is really HUGE and beautiful, the apartment I'm staying at is really nice, the weather is perfect, and to sum it all up, I have been settling well. Thank you God. Well, classes are scheduled to start tomorrow and to be frank, I am really not looking forward to it. I am not ready to get back to my studies, I'm still in the mood of holiday and plus, I am really freaking out. I AM! I feel so intimidated by how the system here works, and I am really worried about performing well in my studies. What if I can't and don't do well here? I have been trying to avoid all these negative thoughts that have been playing in my head over and over again, but I can't seem to push them away. I mean, it's out of control. You cant help but to entertain all these thoughts when you're in a place that is very new and foreign to you, a place that is thousands of miles away from your home, a place where you're a complete stranger, a place where you learn to stand on your own feet and do everything on your own. No matter how hard you try to put a smile on your face to attract a dose of positive energies, no matter how much you try to console yourself, deep down, you can't help but to feel insecure and afraid despite the initial euphoria and excitement. Maybe, it's just a matter of time. I do not know but that's all I can hope and wish for. I really hope that I will get accustomed to the life here, and  gain the inspiration and momentum to concentrate on my studies. After all, God is always with me and I know that he will never let me down as long as I put effort into achieving my aspirations and goals. Three years in the states, and I am certainly going to make the best out of it, it's going to be an experience of a lifetime. Pray for me guys, I hope it's not too much to ask for!

p/s: I've uploaded pictures in fb, check 'em out. :)

Linkin Park - Rolling In The Deep Cover (iTunes Festival 2011)

Check this out, Linkin Park performing a cover of Adele's Rolling in the Deep, something that they usually don't do. Undeniably awesome, and I love this version better than Adele's. I love this piece, love Chester's amazing voice coupled with the beautiful background piano. Thumbs up!

So long and Goodbye, INTEC!

Gosh, I know this is cliche, but it is indeed very true when they say, Time flies. The atmosphere in the UiTM hall this morning was sombre, marking our graduation and departure from Intec. In fact, everyone has been posting countless emo comments on their fb wall since the past two days. The reason is obvious, this is the time when everyone starts to appreciate everyone and everything that they've come to know and experienced here in Intec. Too many things, just too many since the past two years. I still remember those days when I used to mourn and mourn on SAT practice test every Wed, and how tiring it was to sit in the hall for 4 hours until the test ends. I also remember those days during the Spring sem when me, everyone, used to complain on the immense workload and when it was all over, we were really surprised and grateful to have made it through together. Even the flashes of memories during the American Indulgence Fiesta, Liberal Arts Fiesta and many others are still fresh and vivid in mind. Beautiful. Frankly speaking, when I first set my foot in Intec, I did not know that this place was going to change me this much, in positive ways of course. The friendships that I forged, the mistakes that I made, the lessons that I learnt and all the challenges that I overcame have definitely inculcated a twist of maturity in me. I can definitely see my myself growing up, and I ain't the angst-filled teenager that I used to be back then anymore. Being in Intec and being surrounded by brilliant, smart people everywhere, I began to see myself within circumstances of the greater environment around me that challenged my views and principles. Yet, I strongly believe that I am still the person that I have always been in terms of my life principles and faith. 

Being in the American program, I have learnt to speak up for myself and fight for what I believe in. I have learned to be more proactive, dynamic and constructive in my effort to be excellent in everything that I was pursuing. Thank you to all the lecturers in helping me to do so. I don't know if I did maximize my potential to the fullest, but I do believe that I have given it my best shot and there is still ALOT of room for self improvement which I will learn soon. I aint the smart-est student who constantly scored 90+ for Calculus, but I do know that I did fairly well in my studies and managed to reach a CGPA of at least 3.5, I am contented :) Being in the ATUSA HICOM has also taught me so much about self-confidence and responsibility in making sure that I complete all the tasks that have been entrusted on me. I am so proud of myself to have been the project director for many of the events organized by Atusa, never have I ever thought that I would be able to carry such a heavy responsibility on my shoulder in upholding the pride of Atusa. 

Thank you God, for blessing me with with all the courage and determination that I will ever need! :) Thank you to each and everyone of you, thank you for being a part of my life, and thank you for all the wonderful memories, be it sweet or better. I'll cherish 'em all, I promise. I have come a long way and, I still have a LONG way to go. Another phase of life has just passed, and I should be all pumped up to give the next chapter a kickstart that it needs to propel myself through it with confidence and faith. It's always hard to bid gooodbye, so, I ain't going to say that. Let me just say, See you soon, the world is small. :) We'll be Friends Forever.

Linkin Park - Burning In The Skies

I used the deadwood to make the fire rise

The blood of innocence burning in the skies

Another song by Linkin Park that would make you ponder on it, and how they sometimes seem to explain everything that's happening in your life through their cryptic words. This song, just like any of their songs can be interpreted in numerous ways, be it literally, metaphorically, or subtly. The basic theme or idea of this video is about the atomic or perhaps nuclear bombing that causes the blood of innocence to be shed through war. Just like that, one second is all it takes to destroy countless lives in different corners of the world. On the other note, when you critically interpret this lyric, there's something more to it, something deep, more vulnerable and melancholic. I don't know about others, but in my opinion, this song is about how one feel when they lose something they want or let go of something they have. It's about the sorrow and guilt that someone feels due to something that has been done or undone to someone, by he or she. Perhaps, some mistakes in the past. Or, it may also be referring to any dreams which you may have wrongly chosen for yourself, and thus failing to achieve it. You seem to be letting go of those dreams that you desired, sadly, yet they have taught and guided you in finally realizing what you really want in your life. Nevertheless, the scope of this song is really wide, which was why I said it has various interpretation. I was reading through some of the song interpretations in a website, and I found one that really caught my attention because it was somewhat different, yet it made sense. It was by this dude called adamguy17. From his view, he believes that this song is actually about coming to term with the fact your other half is not the right one for you and that the both of you are not meant to be. In order to prevent any hurt or pain in the future, you are intentionally trying to destroy the relationship by breaking up but it ain't easy because it is painful knowing the fact that the relationship meant a lot to the both of you and now, it hurts so badly, especially the innocent one. Worst of all, you are overwhelmed by guilt and you don't want the one you love to feel bad and apologize because deep down, you know that you do not deserve him/her anyway. You both saw this coming, yet it was impossible to stop because "the beating of the storm" was already acknowledged. Simply weren't meant to be. Sad, isn't it? but that's how life turn out to be sometimes, and that is why I love Linkin Park. They explain everything that happens in your life through their amazing songs, through that short 4 minutes of their songs, you feel as if your entire life has been explained. That's when you feel that you are not, and never alone in whatever it is that you are going through. Screw whoever who hates Linkin Park because only those who knows how to appreciate their songs and their words will be able to see how beautiful their songs can be, and I am so glad that I am one of them.

Tonight [ENG Version]

Oh yeah, I found the English version of Big Bang's Tonight made by JDRelic, and it sounds purdy good :)

SMILE - Avril Lavigne

Smile video is finally out, and I LOVE it. Check it out :)

You stole my heart and you're the one to blame.

Yeah.

And that's why... I smile,
It's been a while,
Since everyday and everything has felt this right...
And now, You turn it all around,
And suddenly you're all I need,
The reason why, I SMILE :)

GoodbyeLullaby

I have been listening to Avril's lastest album, Goodbye Lullaby and guess what? I am actually loving the songs. They are purdy honest and you can easily relate to them in situations and circumstances in your life when you're in love or when you're grappling with relationships and break ups. You can find a song that you want to blast and party to such as What The Hell and Smile, and then, there are also songs that are very deep that would reflect your vulnerable side and maturity such as Everybody Hurts, Wish You Were Here and Not Enough. A beautiful album with uplifting songs, and definitely the right one that caters my need at this moment.

p/s: To all Mothers, and soon to be Mothers in this world, HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!! Thank you for everything, mom. I love you so much.

A SECRET that cannot be told.

Earlier today, I watched a movie that I wanted to watch back in 2007 when it was playing in the theater. It's a Taiwanese movie directed by taiwanese musician Jay Chou's called SECRET. Apart from just directing the movie, Jay Chou actually composed 21 songs for the movie together with famous Thai musician Terdsak Janpan. Now, he is really talented. You know why? That's because the film possesses beautiful art direction, cinematography and music which is genuinely stirring. 

Talking about the movie, eventhough the plot may seem simple at the begginning, it's actually full of twist that will crack your head as it approaches the ending. Trust me, it's a beautiful movie. To give you a rough idea about the movie, let me briefly explain to you about the plot of the movie. This movie is about Ye Xiang Lun who is a music student majoring in piano who got transferred to a school well known for its musically talented students, especially in piano. On his first day, he hears a mysterious melody being played as he was wandering around the school. This leads him to Lu Xiao Yu, another piano major. When he asks her about the song that she was playing, she tells him that it is a secret that cannot be told. The two of them gradually form a friendship that grew into a romantic relationship. Nevertheless, the mystery begans when Xiao Yu begins dissapearing for five months, returned on graduation day and dissapearing again. There is a secret that cannot be told, a secret that brings back his father's past and a secret held by the beautiful mysterious melody played by Xiao Yu. It's a secret that will only be revealed at the end of the story and that's when you will realize that it all makes sense. It's a beautiful, yet mind-boggling story that need to be well-understood because the plot is creatively and meticulously crafted with the thrilling rhythm of the secret music. I really loved it. I know it's very late to say this, but here it goes...Job well done, Jay Chou!

Aftermath of BTN

Yeay, back from BTN in one piece. I survived the 5 long days without phone, without proper food, without adequate sleep and away from civilization (?). Nevertheless, it was all good and fun. I mean, I kinda learnt alot in that 5 days time, ALOT about the country and the constitution that others out there may not even know. I have always been proud to be a Malaysian, but after BTN, I am even more proud to say that I am a Malaysia. I love my country even more now. Malaysia is indeed a beautiful country, let's not spoil it by being so selfish and judgemental because at the end of the day, it all comes down to us. Our perspectives, our thoughts, our voices and our actions matter the most, and let's uphold the dignity and freedom of our country by supporting the 1Malaysia concept. Ultimately, togetherness and mutual respect are the prominent values in achieving nationalism and social justice, not selfishness. Peace y'all. 

Make.Every.Second.Count.

Finally, eventually..I can say that Spring is over. While it's true that I was longing for it to end, now that it's over, I feel as if it flew at a ligtning speed. Interesting how time seem to flow or move ever onward past us or with us, like an unstoppable river that continue flowing past a bank on which we stand and look from. That's life. Two more months, and I am done here. First things first, I have BTN this coming Mon, and it's compulsory for me to attend it in order to fulfil my scholarship requirement before I fly. I have no idea how it will be like, but let's just hope it will be fun. I am now more than glad that I have nothing to worry about, and I can just lay down on my bed with no assignments to rush or exams to study for. At least, not now. 

By the way, I managed to watch Source Code yesterday, and I am so glad that I did. It's like one of the best movies that I have watched in a very long time. Hands-down, man. Very well-made and not to mention, refreshingly original, intelligent, and authentic. I was so into the movie right form the beginning, until the end and it kept me on the edge of my seat with its mind-boggling plot, especially the ending. It's the kind of movie that you watch once and not know what the hell is going to happen next because it’s not borrowing or using stories that you’ve already heard or read elsewhere and by the time it’s over, you’ll be wondering what the hell just happened. Sweet. Kudos to Duncan Jones and Jake Gyllenhaal for pulling an amazing performance. So, if you haven't watched it, make sure you do because it's one kickass movie. Trust me, worth watching. Best watched in big screen, don't download. Before I end this post, let me just ask you something, what would you do if you knew you only had one minute to live? 

Lily awoke in an evening dress in an outbrook look. In her hand were 5 playing cards. At some point today, you're gonna hear about a failed terrorist attack on a commuter train near Chicago. You and I kept that bomb from going off. If you're reading this e-mail, then Source Code works even better than you and Dr. Rutledge imagined. You thought you were creating 8 minutes of a past event, but you're not. You've created a whole new world. Goodwin, if I'm right, somewhere at the Source Code facility, you have a Capt. Colter Stevens waiting to send on a mission. Promise me you'll help him. And when you do, do me a favor: tell him everything is gonna be okay.

- Colter Steven (Source Code) -

Linkin Park and Transformers 3: First Look

"We're excited to announce that our new single, “Iridescent,” will be featured in the upcoming  film, Transformers: Dark of the Moon. “Iridescent” has always been a fan-favorite when we    play live, so we're thrilled that Michael Bay decided to feature it in his third Transformers movie.  Check out a first look of Linkin Park and Transformers 3 at "Linkin Park.com "
 Mike Shinoda

Sorry That I Loved You

Good job, ATUSA! :)) Yeay, we managed to sell all the pizzas todayyyyy. Well done to the twister team as well. Wohooooo, thank you everyoneeee!

By the way, Alex shared a link on my Facebook wall, it's actually a song called Sorry That I Loved You by.....I don't know his name! I think it's Anthony something. I tried goggling but I can't seem to figure it awt. Nevertheless, it's a really nice song to listen to. Very meaningful, and worth listening to. So yeah, check it out. :) You'll love it.

YouWillBeMissed, R.I.P

I still remember the first day of his Bio class last Spring, he was a man full of joy, laughter and smile. He made us smile too, and his classes were never boring. He perpetually helped us maximize our potential and assisted us in achieving good grade for his subject. I got an A-, thanks to him. He is indeed the best lecturer in the world. Who would have thought that he would be the one chosen by God before us? He passed away this morning, and when the news struck me, I was completely shocked. It was like a bombshell. I really thought, I mean, I was so confident that he would win his battle against Cancer, and everything will fall back into place and we would all see the happy-go-lucky side of him again. But, it didn't happen. He was so frail that he could not triumph over the horrendous disease. Life is unpredictable after all. It is short, and full of surprises, both sweet and bitter ones. I, you, we, all of us, complain every single day of our problems which can be so small but those people out there who are diagnosed with life threatening diseases and are fighting for their life has only one wish, to survive and live their life. What we are facing is nothing, NOTHING compared to what they have to face every single day. So, let us cherish the life that we have and stop mourning on simple and small hurdles that are present in our life. Just be grateful that you are alive today, and able to breathe in the air and watch the sun goes down on its horizan as the night rolls on to a new day. You live only once, so make the best out of it. Love yourself, your family, your friends, your neighbours, your enemies, strangers and everyone around you. May God bless his soul, and may he rest in peace. Thank you, sir. Thank you so much for all your knowledge, your guidance, your care, your laughters, your positive attitude that continues to inspire all of us, and your ceaseless warm smile. Thank you for being a good lecturer. I am so glad to have known an amazing person like you. Thank you for all your memories, we will never forget you. Your presence will be missed.

Christina Perri - Jar of Hearts

Haven't heard such a beautiful song like this for quite some time. Check it out.

Jennifer Lopez - On The Floor ft. Pitbull

Love the song, and love her too :) Check it out, she's smokin'

Will he be the One?

Wohoooo, being back home for mid-sem break has finally given me the opportunity to catch up on American Idol episodes that I have missed when I was back in Shah Alam. Damn, it's Top 12 already? Undeniably, they are all pretty talented or else they wouldn't have come so far in the competition. Nevertheless, my favourite is definitely James Durbin. 

This dude has caught my attention ever since the San Francisco audition itself, and I knew right away that he will be one of the finalists for this season. Everything about him just makes me go wow! His passion, his charisma, his dynamic voice, his dual diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome and Tourette Syndrome, his tough and heart-warming background and his hardships. He has definitely earned the respect of millions and been making headlines with his music. J.Lo was so right when she said that he sings from feeling, from heart and from his soul, and in the process of doing so, he makes others feel what he feels. That's amazing. Nevertheless, it's still a long way to go before someone is crowned as the 10th American Idol, and let's just hope that it will be James Durbin. :) He deserves it.

In the mean time, my prayers go out to all the victims and survivors of the catastrophe, and may God guide them in putting back the pieces of the lives back together and help them regain their faith, happiness and well-being. 

Accepted!

Today was a truly an amazing day, for it was a day my prayers was answered by God Almighty. All this while, I have been praying so hard to get accepted into Pennstate, and today, my dream came true. Although the admission acceptance ain't black and white, I am so ecstatic and overwhelmed by the fact that my effort has been paid off. I am excited and thrilled at the thought of being able to venture to the other side of the world and work towards my dreams. It's a really nice feeling, and I couldn't stop thanking God :)

Bruno Mars - Grenade [Official Music Video]

OMG, Im addicted to this song! It's lovely, and has a very deep meaning to it. Honestly, I'm not really fond of Bruno Mars and his songs, but this song has definitely caught my attention. I LOVE IT! :))

What the HELL?

"All my life I have been good, but now, whoaaaa, thinking what the hell?"

Does that line sounds familiar to you? Well, its from Avril's latest single entitled What the Hell from her latest 4th studio album, Goodbye Lullaby which will be out soon. Check it out, it's a catchy and fun anthem with a lot of energy and message on personal freedom!

While I stil love and enjoy her songs, and her beautiful voice, I'm left wondering what the hell happened to her? I mean, I really respect and look up to her for her amazing talent and passion for music, but she has somehow changed her style and image into a....? I dunno what. A 26 year old divorced lady who once claimed that she will never dress up like Britney Spears and stuff? I mean, I understand the fact that people change and I am totally cool with that as long as they don't contradict what they've once said about others. That's called being a hypocrite man. Cummon, Avril. I am happy that she is finally unleashing her beauty and growing up to become more feminine, girly and hot but the fact that she is becoming what she said she won't when she first entered the industry is a....hypocrisy! Well, perhaps she is just exploring herself and trying different approaches to have some fun, but whatever it is, I hope that she is aware of what she is doing. I hope she is doing it all for herself and her aspiration, not for the purpose of seeking attention or stuff like that. Can't wait for the release of her latest album, though! :) Oh, by the way, check out some hawt shots of Avril in the new Vaity Fair Italia and Maxim Magazine. Yeah, that's the Avril she has become, pretty and glamarous ryte? :)

BitterSweet Valentine's

Yesterday was Valentine's Day. It was also the day I bade goodbye to Suraj who is now, thousands of miles away from us here in Shah Alam, or shall I say Malaysia? I still can't believe that he has finally flown to NZ and I still can't come to term with his leaving. Looking back, I wish I had known him earlier so that I could have spent more time with him because he is one really nice guy. Of all the times that I have spent with him, there was not even a single time day I have seen him moody, angry or upset. In fact, he is one of the most liveli-est, most energetic and most cheerful person that I have seen in my life and whenever I am with him, I just end up laughing out loud! Damn, I am gonna miss you so much dude. Take good care of yourself over there, and make the best out of it. Have tonnes of fun, and study hard too, so that you can one day be a good architect and build me and Rohan's dream house. :) One more thing, do pay us a visit in the States when you are on break or something, we would love to have you around. Same goes to you too Kavi. I am sorry that Me and Rohan couldn't come to sent you off at the airport last Saturday. Whatever it is, we still LOVE you, and we will definitely miss you. Have a great time in Aussie, and good luck in your studies. Muax muax muax! Bon Voyage, guys.

Big Bang - Beautiful Hangover [HD] [ENG SUB]

Indeed! :)

GIVE ME A SIGN - Breaking Benjamin

It's HERE!

Spring '11 is finally here, and I am back in Shah Alam. Well, Im actually kinda glad to go back to college, like you know, I will have something to look forward to everytime I wake up in the morning, but the thing is, I am not really ready to go back to studies. Being on holiday for almost two months has definitely unleashed my laziness. Most of all, crawling out of the bed early in the morning is dreadful! Nevertheless, I have no other option, I have to go put my best foot forward to give the sem a kickstart. I will try my best. I cleaned up my room today! I wiped off the dust, swept the floor, mopped the floor twicee, washed the toilet and unpacked my stuffs! I know ryte? :P Nobody can say that I am a spoilt brat anymoree. So, Spring '11, here I comeeee! Let's rock n' roll, baby! :)