Misery At Stung Meanchey on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Too heart wrenching to witness such agony. Where one tears for having too much chilli in ones soup, another tears for a mouthful of scraps.
Stung Meanchey, Cambodia.
jamiel
i need to witness this for myself
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
It's not weird, it's called being creative.
It's really nice to have my trusted buddy looking over my shoulder all the time. It might sound a little odd but when Ducky was not sitting at where he always use to in the morning, I panicked. I felt as if I had lost some part of my soul.
I guess many would have their own item of endearment. For me, this yellow plush toy has always been there for me ever since I was living alone in Thailand. As much as I had wished I could share my adventure with my best friend, Ducky was the closest thing I had to share my joy in a foreign land.
There are a few things in my life that I will certaily feel at lost if it's not there with me anymore and Ducky is just one of them.
Some of us have a certain item that we consider as a good luck charm. Some might not wash and wear the same socks or undies because everytime they wear them, they would win the game. As for me, it's not about luck. It's about self belief and empowerment. Knowing that no matter how hard and stressful things can get, all I have to do, is to look at this yellow novelty and give it a peck on its beak and I will have this sudden surge of energy all over again, all motivated and strengthened to absorb anything that comes my way. Because I know, if my friends are here beside me, they would exude the same motivation and drive into me.
jamiel
my name is beautiful. moving on.
I guess many would have their own item of endearment. For me, this yellow plush toy has always been there for me ever since I was living alone in Thailand. As much as I had wished I could share my adventure with my best friend, Ducky was the closest thing I had to share my joy in a foreign land.
There are a few things in my life that I will certaily feel at lost if it's not there with me anymore and Ducky is just one of them.
Some of us have a certain item that we consider as a good luck charm. Some might not wash and wear the same socks or undies because everytime they wear them, they would win the game. As for me, it's not about luck. It's about self belief and empowerment. Knowing that no matter how hard and stressful things can get, all I have to do, is to look at this yellow novelty and give it a peck on its beak and I will have this sudden surge of energy all over again, all motivated and strengthened to absorb anything that comes my way. Because I know, if my friends are here beside me, they would exude the same motivation and drive into me.
jamiel
my name is beautiful. moving on.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Flying Saucer
Firsrt and foremost, congrats to all the newly-weds, Huda and Ridzwan and also my cousin Sikandar. Pardon the absence for I was away during your special day.
What's the deal with me and chappatis? Been constantly craving for them ever since Shirley mentioned about her dietician friend who did not approve of her patient of having more than 2. What happened? The patient asked, "Have you seen a flying saucer before?" and he frisbeed his ceramic plate across into the opposite ward. People started asking for a change in ward right after that.
Anyways, back to me. Does anybody know of any mama shop that sells them cheap? I mean, Al Amin is really overpriced and over rated. The wet market near my area used to have but I think they're already closed.
So if any of you guys know of any places, pleaseeeeeeeeeeee post it on the tag board. Thanksssssssssssssssssssssssssssss. Mwah.
jamiel
white bored
What's the deal with me and chappatis? Been constantly craving for them ever since Shirley mentioned about her dietician friend who did not approve of her patient of having more than 2. What happened? The patient asked, "Have you seen a flying saucer before?" and he frisbeed his ceramic plate across into the opposite ward. People started asking for a change in ward right after that.
Anyways, back to me. Does anybody know of any mama shop that sells them cheap? I mean, Al Amin is really overpriced and over rated. The wet market near my area used to have but I think they're already closed.
So if any of you guys know of any places, pleaseeeeeeeeeeee post it on the tag board. Thanksssssssssssssssssssssssssssss. Mwah.
jamiel
white bored
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Near Death Experience
Greetings from Soekarno Airport! Guess what? I managed to find a Wi-Fi spot at the corner of a cafe. I'm blogging from my iTouch and it really saved the hassle of a laptop. I cannot help myself but I feel like Adri right now, blogging away from very peculiar locations. That is how globalised we are, the world shrinking in every counting second.
My heart nearly burst when the Air Asia counter officer told me that we cannot board the plane and we will miss it. We had close to $1000 worth of music equipment on board and bound for Jakarta. Thank god we were in Batam and managed to persuade the officer to let us in. I've never run so fast in my whole life before. Random bags were danggling from my shoulders and hands. I don't want to chase another plane again.
Determination is a panacea for success. But chasing planes? That is just insane.
jamiel
wearing a helmet when showering
My heart nearly burst when the Air Asia counter officer told me that we cannot board the plane and we will miss it. We had close to $1000 worth of music equipment on board and bound for Jakarta. Thank god we were in Batam and managed to persuade the officer to let us in. I've never run so fast in my whole life before. Random bags were danggling from my shoulders and hands. I don't want to chase another plane again.
Determination is a panacea for success. But chasing planes? That is just insane.
jamiel
wearing a helmet when showering
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Light and easy
I have discovered the best social tool ever. I even tried googling it and it did not come out.
jamiel
jamiel
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Indie Air
You know what... I'm finally feeling my nerves tingling thinking about opening for Gigi. I was just looking through some old photos of me on a plane and that feeling of excitement venturing into unchartered water reignites again.
My route towards what I aim to be may not be a conventional one. It has certainly been a long and unorthodox path. Having to battle seasickness, running and catching trains, unexpected visits and dreams may prove to be a never ending collection towards that forbidden dream. Everybody carves their own way. If mine works, it is because it might only be applicable to me. Fate differs for everybody.
Trade offs? Plenty. But who cares. The thing is, not many people are able to hit a right note with me when it comes to giving advices. Sometimes, they give without me asking and given at untimely hours and venue. I have a few that I keep dearly stitched in my mentality. I cannot share them unless I meet someone similar because not many can digest the same views or mentality.
I'm leaving soon. There were some disruptions in our flight schedule but I hope Mark can make it on time. It is now all up to fate.
There are things that we can control and they are called indigenous factors e.g. booking of flight schedules and when to eat.
Those that we cannot are called exogenous and the situation with our flight now lies on the exogenous spectrum. Happening isn't it. But what is there to tell without such challenges or experiences. But for now, I just do not want to stay at the airport for the night. I'd compromise for my guitar and ducky who is following me.
Time to fight another day.
jamiel
social worker by day, rockstar for life
My route towards what I aim to be may not be a conventional one. It has certainly been a long and unorthodox path. Having to battle seasickness, running and catching trains, unexpected visits and dreams may prove to be a never ending collection towards that forbidden dream. Everybody carves their own way. If mine works, it is because it might only be applicable to me. Fate differs for everybody.
Trade offs? Plenty. But who cares. The thing is, not many people are able to hit a right note with me when it comes to giving advices. Sometimes, they give without me asking and given at untimely hours and venue. I have a few that I keep dearly stitched in my mentality. I cannot share them unless I meet someone similar because not many can digest the same views or mentality.
I'm leaving soon. There were some disruptions in our flight schedule but I hope Mark can make it on time. It is now all up to fate.
There are things that we can control and they are called indigenous factors e.g. booking of flight schedules and when to eat.
Those that we cannot are called exogenous and the situation with our flight now lies on the exogenous spectrum. Happening isn't it. But what is there to tell without such challenges or experiences. But for now, I just do not want to stay at the airport for the night. I'd compromise for my guitar and ducky who is following me.
Time to fight another day.
jamiel
social worker by day, rockstar for life
Success is meant to be shared. Don't hog it.
"It's ok if others are taking the ride first. You just wait for the next bus and don't forget to board it."
jamiel
jamiel
Envelope me and Miel me
People age but the train rides always remain the same.
Whenever the train stops at Khatib, I will always remember how Shaiful and I would share one bicycle, I would cycle while he would do the steering.
Everytime, the train stops at Ang Mo Kio, it would remind me of the time Wan told me about the band Naked and how it sounded dumb to me back then.
Whenever the train stops at Toa Payoh, it would remind me of the time I used to be really rebellious back in first three months of college.
And that train stretch, between Khatib and Yio Chu Kang, would forever etch in my mind as the longest single train ride in between two stations when I'm going to school. I still remember this couple from Yio Chu Kang Sec. They look good together but they seem unhappy.
And when I visit my old house back in Yishun, I'd stare at my old unit from the car park and a whole database of 10 year history will flood the mind; from school to soccer and how I develop my strong sense of hearing. That playground used to be my haven but with no friends, I'd play alone. My only friend would be my brother and our weekend video game rendezvous.
How people age
Yet, the rides remain the same.
jamiel
a few more days to Gigi's opening
Whenever the train stops at Khatib, I will always remember how Shaiful and I would share one bicycle, I would cycle while he would do the steering.
Everytime, the train stops at Ang Mo Kio, it would remind me of the time Wan told me about the band Naked and how it sounded dumb to me back then.
Whenever the train stops at Toa Payoh, it would remind me of the time I used to be really rebellious back in first three months of college.
And that train stretch, between Khatib and Yio Chu Kang, would forever etch in my mind as the longest single train ride in between two stations when I'm going to school. I still remember this couple from Yio Chu Kang Sec. They look good together but they seem unhappy.
And when I visit my old house back in Yishun, I'd stare at my old unit from the car park and a whole database of 10 year history will flood the mind; from school to soccer and how I develop my strong sense of hearing. That playground used to be my haven but with no friends, I'd play alone. My only friend would be my brother and our weekend video game rendezvous.
How people age
Yet, the rides remain the same.
jamiel
a few more days to Gigi's opening
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Road Trip to Solo first
Cheesecakes and Vespas are two very similar items. They both need to be savored slowly and with attention. You cannot just eat it or ride it just for the sake of it. I really miss Chinook and really need to learn more about how to troubleshoot my bike. I cannot depend on pushing it down a slope everytime it does not want to start.
It has been really tough preparing for Gigi's event. Going through the process of rehearsals and finishing up the latest song has really drained me quite a bit. It eases me to know that I have professionals on board who will be performing with me on the night itself. The only tricky part lies in the fact that only 3 will be constantly jamming in Singapore and 2 will be rehearsing among themselves in Indonesia.
Aiyah, who cares. I'm still abiding by my own quote, "A true winner will remain hard-headed and always wear a helmet if you're heading for a head-on collision." I hope my collision will be a soft one, as soft as a million feathered filled pillows!
jamiel
chiongggggggggggggggglahhhhhhhhh
It has been really tough preparing for Gigi's event. Going through the process of rehearsals and finishing up the latest song has really drained me quite a bit. It eases me to know that I have professionals on board who will be performing with me on the night itself. The only tricky part lies in the fact that only 3 will be constantly jamming in Singapore and 2 will be rehearsing among themselves in Indonesia.
Aiyah, who cares. I'm still abiding by my own quote, "A true winner will remain hard-headed and always wear a helmet if you're heading for a head-on collision." I hope my collision will be a soft one, as soft as a million feathered filled pillows!
jamiel
chiongggggggggggggggglahhhhhhhhh
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