Tuesday, January 01, 2008

At the dawn of The New Year 2008, I shall...

Hmmmm.......let me think.....lotta things in my mind but I guess I will strive to better whatever necessary for the greater good of all human kind the survival (of the fittest).


Here's a clip from one of my all-time favourite movies: When harry met sally, during the moment they met once again during the new year eve and Harry began confessing all what he has felt for Sally all those while:





One thing for sure, I've been blogging for over 3 years now, but I only made the blog public in 2006. It was a bit jumbled up, contains haphazard sort of entries, not really something you should be checking down the archives but they reflected what those times were for me. It might have been one blog malarkey had i not seen what it would implicate in my life.



There was one time I wrote on my disappointment of not being able to attend the graduation day in the middle of 2006 but thank God, I made it this year. I only came to realize it recently when I did my own archive browsing. But please, under any circumstances, refrain yourself from going through them (rather inarticulate to put it mildly). After all, this is a biasa-biasa-sahaja (petty and trivial presentation) blog and does not even deserved to be remembered when was its 100th, 200th postings, anniversaries and so on.


But I've made friends with some of the bloggers in my "hot spot" list. Some I have met in the real life while others are cyber mates or somewhat close to that. Some are actually my real life old buddies/colleagues and I hope I aint giving some impression that I am here to open a can of worms.


I neither have a proper list of the New Year resolution nor do i really stick to everything that I've thought of as my own personal goals, but nevertheless, I do make my own mental notes of what I would really, really want to achieve in this year. Call me incorrigible but I reckon as a muslim, we are taught to persevere to do the best we can and when we have come to a certain point of our efforts, we execute them by tawakkal (submission with all our faith) to God for He knows better and He is the Almighty One, The omnipotent and the ever living.



Silent wishes and prayers they may be to any mortal but I never shy of asking them to be granted by Him. If he allows it, then so be it.



But above all, what i really do know now is that I am S.I.N.G.L.E again! There you go, my own personal declaration statement and not an iota ashamed of it (dalam hati please please please pretty please let there be single, available rightfully man for me!!!!!!!! ). Of all the things, MJ has chosen to uphold his traditions and would rather prefer to let his parents match him up with his local birds. A bit sad innit, but we are friends nonetheless. Ala2 teman tapi mesra, TTM.


(another clips: Single by Natasha Bedingfield , please click here).



Bismillahirrahmanirraheem, in the name of Allah, the most gracious, the most merciful, I am hereby stepping into the year 2008 with refreshed spirit, revived mind and rejuvenated soul and hoping for more good things to come inshallah. The wiser, the sexier, the fitter, the healthier, the better, ameen.








28 comments:

ubisetela said...

HAPPY NEW YEAR Manal! May all your hopes & wishes come true this year, Insya Allah!

Single itu indah!
take that from someone who's current favorite song is John Mayer's Love song for no one! :D

ManaL said...

Likewise, wishing u a good year round and thanks so much for the kind wishes.

Single life, it can be wonderful, and it can also be very lonely. But as one with strong faith to God, we are here for reasons and we can contribute within our given power and capacity in our own way for the betterment of our life. Nevertheless, i am ever willing to learn to share my feelings with the opposite sex when God wills it.

May we all be blessed with lotsa joy and happiness, and protected from any harm and evil eyes, ameen.

Siti Khadijah said...

Happy New Year Manal. If it is meant to happen it will. I pray that you will meet a wonderful man.

ManaL said...

Madam Curi,

Wishing u a more productive and meaningful year 2008. R u still doing aerobic instructor around?

Thanks for your kind prayers, ameen!

Siti Khadijah said...

Dear Manal,

Why not join the Equinox Fitness Centre at Equitorial Hotel, Bangi. I don't teach aerobics anymore. I'm into brisk walking and weight training. Equinox offers aerobics every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9.30-10.30 am as well as 6.30-7.30 pm. Let me know if you want to check out the place.

pugly said...

Happy New Year, Manal! May 2008 bring more Hunky Manly Men our way, InsyaAllah :-)

ManaL said...

Madam Curi,

Thanks for the information,kak nina. If its bound by contract payment, i prolly have to pass on it. I dont think i can commit to that. Thats why i prefer on a non-contractual basis like the one next to az-zahrah called wellness centre or something walk-in. But if ever u r thinking of doing aerobic instructor, do let me know! :-D

ManaL said...

Pugly,

Thanks babe, especially after watching back to back X-men trilogy with hugh jackman on it, u just cudnt miss hearing his aussie accent and that fab body of his (except that i had to put up watching him being super-melodramatic logan-wolverine on the trilogy). I had u in my mind knowing how much u adore him!

ruby ahmad said...

Hello Manal,

Welcome 2008. How time flies kan?

Oh announcing SINGLE again? Ok my dear, you just feel what you wanna feel. Its ok. God knows better, betul. Lupa kan episode itu and just keep moving forward.

I just wanna drop a line as of late and even now, I'm rather on cruise speed and not normal jet speed in blog land. Ada terasa nak relax sedikit..ha ha.

You take care dear.

ManaL said...

Kak ruby,

Thanks so much for your sincere thoughts.

Yeap, single yet none the shying one...When u got it, u got it. Gosh i dont sound like a perempuan melayu terakhir here, but hey, when a woman still gets a little, mild flirts or appreciations by some OK looking gentlemen out there, it means i am OK to go. The only problem here is, who's gonna win my heart, propose me and live life together forever. Hence, i am trying to watch the Sex n The City on YouTube whichever episodes i could get just so i can perk my self esteem up.

I am flattered as it is to know that u manage to drop by my blog, so no worries, u can always do it on your own sweet time.

Hazyr said...

Happy new year Manal. May the new year brings strengthened faith and eternal happiness...take care!

Lee said...

Hi Manal, Happy New Year to you and all at home.
Manal, re your mentioned of being alone, not to worry or think too much about it. Trust me, Manal, HE will appear to you when you least expect it.
I have used my magnifying glass to look at your profile pic and Manal, if I was a bachelor, I will send you my resume.
I think from reading several of your well written posts, you are a very sentimental, warm, caring, passionate lady and I'm prepared to say, you must be a very good cook too.
Boleh masak udang masak nana lemak? And how's your Kedah style sambal belachan? Ada secret recipie? My mother's one old days sure made us drink lots of water, ha ha.
For some reason or other dia suka masuk satu chillie padi inside....one bite and kena tarok our face under an open tap. Arhaaa ha ha.
From my young day's ahemmm experiences with friends, I believe we come to love not by finding the perfect person, but by seeing an imperfect person perfectly.
And also, men marry because they are tired. Women because they are curious. Both are disappointed. Ha ha. Just kidding here.
Manal, you just be yourself, and for this new year, maybe now that your stars might be getting into alignment, you can help too by maybe...tukar your lipstick colour? Slightly redder? As well try another perfume?
I recommend L'air Du Tempe, as its very subtle...one whiff by a gentleman he sees stars, believe you me, ha ha.
Or try Blue Grass? Or our Canadian Shania Twain?
Infact women from my experiences can try macham macham changes to help improve your personality, change hairstyle, hair colour, shorter longer hair...
Ha ha, okay, thats my 75 cents worth. You take it easy, Manal. Keep well. Lee.

ManaL said...

Hazyr,

Likewise to u too. May we be more successful this year and achieve more good things in life, inshallah.

So, since kisah gathering mcm berkubur jer, how about a more simpler announcement like organizing ur birthday party n jemput our old friends ke?

ManaL said...

Uncle Lee,

U read me and analyse me well despite my sometimes hardened up exterior and yeah i can cook. I cant say an excellent one but i treat cooking as part of the chemistry. I criticize my own cooking if the results were rather dismal to my taste.

I agree to most of your points up there and i do almost all that. Its always a feelgood thing to start afresh and with some helps from our good friends around, will boost up our self-esteem too.

I learn from any mistakes i made in the past and I always strive to improve myself day by day. It's continual quality improvement , CQI all together and as an engineer (and academician), I see possibilities and potentials instead of dead ends. Even though it's always difficult to bounce back but once i'm back in the momentum, i just keep going on, Uncle Lee.

And reading about ur experience inspires me a lot too. It's all a learning process, whether it comes from my own previous mistakes or other people's own experiences.


They say, if man marries a good woman, he sees heaven but if he marries a bad one, he becomes a philosopher. N that applies to woman too vice versa.

Thanks for your pep-up words!

Mel Ija said...

Salam Manal..

You'll do well, don't worry. Without you realise it, something good will appear on your doorstep.. trust me. Be it love, friends, career.. anything under the sun, BUT good nonethless.

So chin up, take charge of your life (like you have always done) and embrace 2008 with open arms...

hazlindakim said...

Dear Manal,

Just dropped by to wish HAPPY 2008!

On declaring single again, I'm so sorry that it ended but I'm sure there's a silver lining. We just don't know it yet. Hang in there!

Take care

ManaL said...

Salam Ija,

Yupp, am embracing 2008 with fresh hopes, few goals in the line, and the sense of assertiveness. After all, kalau monyok tak tentu pasal, senang2 jer fine lines appear on our face kan? So, with the help of the anti-ageing cream, cheerful and confident face should be a good face-lift.

Thanks Ija for the motivation!

ManaL said...

Dear Linda,

I am already wearing a silver watch for 4 years now, does that count? hehe...

And likewise, wishing u a good year round with many more good things to come!

zura said...

Dear My Friend Manal,

Happy New Year to you. May it be a blessed and prosperous one in every way.

I'm sorry to hear about MJ. I was hoping that he would be the one for you because you always sounded so happy when writing about him. But I believe there is a blessing in disguise, hidden somewhere. You may never know.

Anyway, keep your head high as always and sail thru.

ManaL said...

Zura dearie,

Dont be sorry, thats like saying, "hey y'all, i am back!!!!". Its about getting your mojo n grooves back and even though i had a lotta fun to be honest with u, i am also getting more matured when it comes to telling a man off that i aint looking for some college puppy love. Sure, there's one night i cried to sleep but that was like soul cleansing. And I agree too that there's always a blessing in disguise coz i keep getting some funny signals along the way that even my trustworthy car-cum-good buddy was doing his best herbie on telling me he aint worth it coz he's still a coward when it comes to facing his old kampong tradition.


If u remember "austin powers: the spy who shagged me", austin was left forlorned when he found out that his wife vanessa turned out to be a fembot, but soon after that, he's feeling all jolly and randy and shouting out loud,"i'm single again!".

But babe, thanks for your genuine concerns and keep on making your doa for your friend. Coz no matter what, its having good friends like u that help me back on track!

And likewise, best wishes all year round!

Unknown said...

Manal..may ALL of ur wishes come true....!!

ameeennn.

abe id.

ManaL said...

Abg Id aka arifin,


Thank you, thank you....

And for that reason, the only thing i need to remind meself is: be extra careful what I wish for.

Lee said...

Hello Manal, just dropped in to say 'hello'. If free drop by for coffee.
Best regards, Lee.

ManaL said...

Uncle Lee,

I just had a hunch that it would be u...yeah i read it once, but i need to reread the latest entry and hoping to see the continuation of it.

Thanks uncle lee,i am a tea and hot choc person....coffee comes 3rd and it has to be either turkish style black coffee or those with mild coffee like caramel macchiatto and so on.

The Pisces Man said...

Hi Manal, I don't how to put it in words, so as not to offend u in anyway... but it's ok, let MJ be MJ and you be you... Insha' Allah there'll be a he who can and will complete you.

Since the new year 2008 has passed, I'm here to wish Selamat Tahun Baru 1429 Hijrah.

ManaL said...

Abdun,

U r missing the point here. Why would I declare myself single again if I am not what I am?

Likewise,wishing u a great year round, and more babies to come.

Lee said...

Hi Manal, just dropped by wish you good morning. Ada nasi lemak and coffee we can go have for breakfast? Ha ha. I sure miss my usual dose of nasi lemak once a week those days.
Anyway, you have a nice day.
Oh ya, Fedex da sampai. Lee.

ManaL said...

Uncle Lee,

OK Uncle, nasi lemak 2, telur goreng satu, kopi 0 satu, teh tarik satu!

I sure have a blog-o-novel to read at your blog this weekend!