22nd Year for my Brother

The Family... minus two brothers. Celebrated my brother's birthday at home... without him. =D Why? Because he's not in the country.

Been updating my mutiply's blog a lot lately. So if you care, check out my multiply. =) 

Idiots With Their Idiotic Reasons

I guess a number of things have been contributing to the pain I've been suffering for the past few days. With all the things I had to think of, all the things I had to do, all the things I've been lacking, no wonder my blood pressure increased.

Today I feel so much better. No headaches. No pain. No dizziness. A normal day I haven't had for so long. I was so happy as the day started. Happy like never before. Happy to be alive in fact. Then came a comment from a friend about me posting her pictures on my workstation. I was like WHAT? Her reason? Her boyfriend doesn't like the fact that some guy is putting up a picture of her on his desk. I don't get it. It's not a single photo of her. It's not a photo of just me and her alone. Heck, it's a f**king group photo! And hell, her being in the picture wasn't even the reason why I posted it there. In one of them, I just look freakin good (oh yeah!).

Why am I so worked up about it? Because these are special pictures that tell stories about the past the I so cherished - a special part of my life that I want to include on my daily life while doing my TP. Heck, even my students give me their pictures (group pictures) and I posted it there. Some idiots just think that they are the reason for everything. Y'know what I call that? F**king Perasan.

Anyway, I don't think it's worth my time to deal with it. Come Monday, I'll have them thrashed and replaced with better photos. Man... how do you define "friends" these days?

Surviving the Pain

The past three days have been really crazy for me. Never have I felt such pain in my life. I had a headache that lasted three freaking days. I've been missing work, both morning and night, and I've been staying in bed, sleeping most of the time. Or atleast trying to.

Yesterday I went to the hospital. Something I rarely do - especially since I rarely get sick (and the fact that I'm not so fond of the hospital). The doctor told me that my blood pressure was high so they had to get some blood sample. That happened today. I went to the hospital again, still with the headache, and they took 4bottles of blood. I've never felt so amazed at seeing all the blood rushing out like that. Sick, but I found it cool.

Funny thing is, I felt better right after that. Well okay, not directly. I did rest a bit. But now, I'm all better. My headache's gone. I can do my work easily now. I can think properly. And my chest doesn't hurt anymore (oh yeah, it's been hurting the past few days too).

So what really was the problem? The doctor said it could be stress related or because of the heat. Stress, perhaps. I wouldn't be surprise - with all the lack of sleep I've been getting, all the extra work I've been doing. Heat? Definitely. I can't stand the hot sun. Always gives me a headache. But not like this though.

Anyway, I just thank God I'm better now. Hopefully, it'll be like this tomorrow. In two weeks time, I've got an appointment with the doctor. Pray that everything will be alright for me.

American Idol Vids

I just started watching American Idol, thanks to the videos on google and youtube. Thought I'd share the following from lastnight's show in Boston.

American Idol Retard

This one's better

Feeling Younger By The Day

This year's birthday just seem to get better and better. First, a day before my birthday, my students sang a birthday song for me - dragging a heck of a lot of people outside the class. Then, today... this photo happened.

I was entering class with my cooperating teacher (who came to observe my lesson) then I heard some of the students saying "Uh-oh!" I thought they had some mischievious plans for me behind my back. As the cooperating teacher sat at the back, my students told me to open the sliding doors of the whiteboard. Then guess what was behind it? Words shouting "HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. SYAF" with their signatures surrounding it AND a photo of me and them printed! And what was printed on it? Words saying "Vainity Strikes!" and that's no typo. I was shocked!! That was one hell of a surprise I did not expect! Check out my multiply for more pictures.

But that wasn't the end of it. As I started my lesson, still shocked, I realised that some of the students were missing. When I was about to ask, all of a sudden, the missing students came in with a birthday cake!!! As if "vainity stirkes" wasn't enough, this time, on the cake, they spelt my name as "Shafiq" ... waduh~

Because of all that, I told them that I wouldn't give them homework. I'm such a nice teacher.

I thought the surprise ended there. Then they gave me this huge manila card with everyone's signature on it! Again, I noticed it said "Birtday" on it. These students really need a good English lesson.

But no, it didn't end there! At the end of the class they gave me gifts!! I was so shocked, surprised, touched and... hell I have no idea what else to say but that was one hell of a surprise because I was really really surprised!! Yes, I've never felt so surprised. I normally can predict these kinds of things but damn~ these kids were good.

Throughout the class, I couldn't control the lesson well but the students were surprisingly well behaved today - so it all went well. What did my cooperating teacher say? He said these kinds of things happen - dont worry. Hey, at least I've got a good rapport with the students! That's a plus for a teacher trainee!! 

Coming of Age

This is such a happy photo. I was looking through my pictures to see which photo to post here and then i came upon this lovely piece. Too bad it's not that clear though or else it would've been great printed.

Needless to say, these two are such a happy couple anyway. haha! This photo was taken at the bean.

Oh and guess what? To support what I've said about my morning working life, today my students sang a happy birthday song to me in class, loud enough until my other class next door heard them sing that they came over to join. I was touched but alas, I really had to give them homework even after they asked not to.

Anyway, a great pre-birthday and man were the guys full of it today. Thanks for the birthday wishes everyone. Zool thanks for the weird chicken pose. Ripin thanks for joining me today. Santet thanks for being here in Brunei. Nisa thanks for the long message, didnt know you could be so sweet. Noor though you had some grammatical mistakes but thanks for remembering! And xHu, thanks for the MSN message followed by the SMS haha!

Even though I would rather forget about my birthday but thanks guys for reminding me of it. No matter, I still feel young and gorgeous. Age is just a number. Mwahahahaaaaa... 

UPDATE: and again to xHu - thank you for the "HAWT" MMS Mwahahahaaa!! Next time yang muka lawa ah?

This One Time...

This one's to noor, the birthday girl. I have taken a few minutes out of my busy time to post this little post and wish nisa's lesbo partner a Happy 20th Birthday! This photo proves so much of their relationship. Although, things had to be censored a bit so I can accomodate it for the younger audience of this blog. But you are free to imagine as far as your mind allows you. ;)

Have A Great Day You Perempuan Kebret!