Disclaimer: Somewhere on this blog are multiple grammatical mistakes, spelling errors and obscure Star Wars references.

Thursday, August 30, 2007

Go Tee

For a month or so I let the hair on my chin grow, so as to finally show off the delights of facial hair. It looked.. interesting.. Either way, I shaved it off today, and for the first time in a month I saw my chin. T'was like meeting a long lost friend. My lack of facial hair growth intrigues me at times. It's like God wanted to save me the pesos on shaving gear.

"I will never let you fall,
I'll stand up with you forever..
"

The song below this post, Your Guardian Angel by The Red Jumpsuit Appartus. Isn't it lurfly? <3 .. Very akin to what I'd like played at a wedding or so.


MAHE.. or bust..


Prayers are always answered. You just gotta be patient. Diligence and persistence are the keys.


I feel quite good. Considering the change of lifestyle in the past week I feel a lot better than I normally would. Shtank you. In other news: Sehr's back! yay!


I begin my second University this Saturday, making today the last day of my Summer. So I guess no more nocturnal tendencies and late night snacks. But wait, my classes begin at 12:30pm. Ok, so we're still with the late nights :) Whoo!


I need to pick up a good art. I dunno, drawing, painting, knitting (?!?!?!) . I've already began the singing, but then anyone can sing. And I'm no Jennifer Hudson. I'd like to be Ben Burnley though. Fabulous voice.


I always thought that writing was my art. I dunno how true that is, because a lot of people write and it's their various styles that either make it arty or not. Because I mainly write about personal events and thoughts etc etc, my writing style is far too narrative and generic. AND I'm a realist. Together, these two don't go far in producing Bacon-esque work. What really piques me are the various commands over English. I wouldn't say that I'm the best, but I'd like to think that I'm good. And I know that my daily usage of the language is on par with my writing. However my daily writing may not be on par with my command. I went blog-hopping just now and visited some blogs, whose authors I know. And I was able to very visibly identify the different styles. I liked some and while others not so much. What impressed me is that some people have a far better command over the written while others, such as myself, have better command over spoken.

So I came to a conclusion. English is a language that can be changed to suit one's taste. I can speak better than a lot of people, but I know that a lot of people can write better than me. My style is very narrative and chatty, but I guess that's what suits me in the world of literature.


"When I see your smile,
Tears run down my face,
I can't replace,
And now that I'm stronger,
I have figured out,
How this world turns cold,
And replaces my soul,
And I know,
I'll find, deep inside me,
I can be the one..
"


I'm gonna play that song at my wedding....


:)


M

Wednesday, August 29, 2007

Your Guardian Angel..

Here...



:)


xx



M

Monday, August 27, 2007

Yeah.

I remember when I started this blog I imagined it would be a place for my satire and dry humor. Didn't really imagine it would turn out to be more like an online rant/vent/moan - fest. Weird.

After 8 months, I guess I can finally say (with no doubt), 'What else could go wrong?'

"I'm a lot less,
Than I thought,
You're a lot less,
Than I knew..
"

Disappointing friends, disappointing grades, disappointing scholarship news, drunk f***s in Wranglers, death in the family, lying teachers, the list goes on.

"All the things that I used to say,
All the words that got in the way,
All the things that I used to know,
Have gone out the window..
"

I'm an underachieving Eff-up. My brother said it too, though not in the same words. I don't blame him, I'd probably call myself that too. Gosh, I'm so self-pitying right now, I disgust myself even. *must snap out of it* ... Go away..

"All the things that she used to bring,
All the songs that she used to sing,
All the favourite TV shows,
Have gone out the window..
"

Gosh, some people have some effed up nerve.


xx


M

Argh.

Yup. No scholarship, and measly Financial Aid.

Why?

"Your parents are in the high income category"

Eff that.


xx

M

Wednesday, August 22, 2007

WTF IS GOING ON!??!

No really. WHAT THE EFF IS GOING ON!!? How much can be dished out in one lifetime?!

After an effed night's sleep I woke up to (ironically) find out that my morning just got a whole lot worse. Amongst the confusion to which I woke up at 6:30am I was able to find out that someone in my family passed away. After the initial shock, turns out my pregnant first cousin lost her baby daughter during childbirth. My cousin's still in the ICU. I lost one of my nieces before even knowing her. I'm devastated but I can't even begin to imagine what my cousin and her husband are enduring.

Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Rajioon.

Pray for them.



M

ToaDM - Santa Monica

My current band fetish: Theory of a Dead Man.

Song: Santa Monica

Enjoy!








xx

M

Friday, August 17, 2007

And so it begins...

After much ado about.. well.. nothing in particular, My University life begins in roughly 1 hour and 40 minutes. From today until the 25th, I undergo Registration and Orientation etc etc. 26th is the first day of classes. Sometime in this week I will also be informed about my scholarship. I'm currently very on-edge about everything, but head above water always.

:)


"All my designs simplified,
And all of my plans compromised,
All of my dreams sacrificed..
"

Aah.. PT <3 (Note: No subliminal messaging involved, they're just currently playing on iTunes) I've been under the weather today, ever since I woke up. Head spins a bit and am sniffling. Otherwise I'm A-Ok. Shtank you. Someone said that there's no one older than a High School Senior and no one younger than a University Freshman. That is oh so approprioso. I intend to purchase a few final C&H Books that I found at Borders the other day. So please start paying up. I accept cheques and plastic.


"We're both looking for something,
That we're afraid to find,
It's easier to be broken,
It's easier to hide..


Looking at you, holding my breath,
For once in my life, I'm scared to death,
I'm taking a chance, letting you inside..
"


xx


M

Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Few Days till..


A few days from the moment of publishing, I'll either be like a randy bunny on LSD, or, deader than your average roadkill armadillo on a Texas highway. Y'know what I noticed? No ones results are just, 'Ok'. They're either Crap or Awesome. Bust or Boom. Sink or Swim. No floating allowed.


"Somebody once asked,
Could I spare some change for gas..
"

In a week or so, I'll know about my scholarship. Let the pant-wetting begin.

Someone mentioned to me that I'm a softie and that I forgive easy. Wtf. I'm no softie! I PLAY RUGBY FOR CHRIST'S SAKE!


"And tell me, did Venus blow your mind?
Was it everything you wanted to find?
And then you missed me while,
You were looking for yourself out there..
"

Once again, I find myself without mode of transportation as the extra car we had has to be returned and my sister resumes taking the Peugot away from me. I'm pretty darn spoilt (I'm pretty sure I've spelt that incorrectly. 'Spelt' too) to say this, but, IS THERE NO GOD! I need wheels! Maybe I could strike a deal with the folks. I get and keep scholarship = I get and keep Car. Hmm..

Might just work.. I oughta wait until they're either very tired or very happy. Or both.


"Let's go out tonight,
Where the lights all shine,
Like I knew they would,
Be mine all mine,
Baby I'll be good.
Pray for me..
"



xx

M

Monday, August 13, 2007

Lifehouse and Vertical Horizon Set

I'm putting together a little album consisting of Lifehouse, Vertical Horizon and Deathcab for Cutie covers, Mali might be featured on some of the tracks! Requests accepted if I am familiar with the songs.








Sunday, August 12, 2007

I need...



...that DAMN SCHOLARSHIP!!!!!!



M

Saturday, August 11, 2007

Teh New(er) Page..

"Honey why're you calling me, So late,
It's kinda hard to talk right now..
"

Aah, Hinder. Not much of a fan, but I have developed a particular liking to this song. Been listening to a lot of older more conventional music lately. Yes I have.

A friend introduced me to this older band. I really like them judging by what I've heard so far and I likey. Theory of a Dead Man, is what they're called. Pretty decent. They were signed by the terrible Nickelback, which probably shows in the similarity, but this band is far better. Songs AND Videos.

"Sit back, and relax,
And wait for the morning..
"

I'm doing a lot better. Thanks.

My typical desi family (I love it either way) is now perpetually glued to the television screen. India Vs. England yaar.

BEOWULF!!!! Omg! *chokes* TEH MOVIE!!!!!! I've been waiting for this moment my entire teenage life! Robert Zemeckis directs this CGI movie. Ray Winstone, of no particular fame, plays the warrior Beowulf. He's done minor roles in The Departed and Chronicles of Narnia.

But HERE'S the kicker!

Guess WHO plays the Mother of the monster Grendel. The latter is the first villain, while his mother plays the final villain. Guess WHO??


Wait for it....



*cue drum roll*








Angelina Jolie! *wooot!*

I can't wait. *sigh*


Feast your eyes:




Ain't it Lurrrrflyyy..


"He looks to the left,
He looks to the right,
There in a golden ray of light,
Is his open man,
Just like he planned,
The whole world is his tonight.."


xx


M

Wednesday, August 08, 2007

Miracle..

This is for you. A parting gift, if it were..


~ Miracle

Fight for each other..
Defeat the world..
You keep some of my purple..
I'll keep some of your gold..
You'll give up my bad ways..
I'll give up your good powers..
Leave my sorrow and pain..
And I'll leave your flowers..
We'll make pretend..
But that'll never be enough..
"Sorry to lose you my friend.."
"I'm sorry to lose you my love.."


xx

M

Tuesday, August 07, 2007

Run.Shoot.Score

-=A dedication to my past=-


Let me ask you a question,
are you fond of crashing into the ground?
Driving yourself right over the edge
for thrill on your way down?

Burning your bridges, illusions of trust
Learning the ditches by falling in dust
When it comes down to it, in the end, you see
Everything's gonna be fine for me.

Getting real stronger by passing your test,
No I don't love you, this air is NOT blessed.
And I'd drink to forget you, if i was a drunk
Or smoke to forget you by puffing on junk,

But who needs that, when I'm still alive?
Who needs the anger, the hurt, the strife?
Who needs to touch you, to make you their wife?
Cause now I can say, "I still have my life.."

Stickers and stuffed toys..Remember the heat..
It takes a lot to make what's bitter, real sweet..



Copyright, Ali Emara ©, 2007

Monday, August 06, 2007

xD

Ok ok ok ok ok I promise, LAST post for today.

Went out with friends, and had a nice laugh today. Was very.. err.. revealing..

"Some say, we're never meant to grow up,
I'd say they never knew enough..
"

I stumbled upon another idea for a business venture today, as I was driving on the floating bridge. T'was very insightful and it might even have a decent amount of potential. It's going to very obviously need a lot of hard work, but I might just be able to pull it off with the right type of contacts etc etc.

I STILL NEED TO CLEAN MY DAMN ROOM! :@

It turns out that most of the missing books were in my brother's bathroom. Yes he likes to read while pooping and apparently my books are worth being taken to the john with.

I'm not poor because I have no money... I CHOOSE not to have any money.. Aah, the powers of PERSPECTIVE.. Effing A yes? Thank you Naddy!

"Somebody once asked,
Could I spare some change for gas?
"

My brother arrives in 2 days. Eff. That mainly means it's the couch for Yours Truly, and probably a little more added scrutiny on my social life. But nothing that I can't handle I'm sure. *said the sacrificial lamb*

I've got a Lifehouse CD that I was going to give away, but can't anymore. Not much of a CD buff myself (I only have very few). I'm more of a stolen-mp3s-via-Limewire fiend. But, this CD holds it's own value and will remain with me for all eternity.

This is an edited transcript of what was the original post. From then, to now, stuff has never looked better, and this I can say with no bias.

Funny story:
Two days ago, I prayed for strength to do what I was going to do that day. I did it and I came out well. I thought my prayers had been answered and that, that was the strength I was looking for.

Today morning, my prayers were really answered and I was able to do something I normally would not have. There is a God!


xx


M

...Breath

I'm waiting, I'm praying, realize, start hating..


M

I'm in love with RON BURGUNDY! [Gasp! TWO posts in ONE day!!]

For all of you that've seen Anchorman, here was an unused or deleted scene from the same movie. Champ's declaring his love for Ron. Aweshum.

My second post in the same day! Gosh! Will wonders never cease!




xx

M

Teh new page..

"..Breathe in for luck,
Breathe in so deep,
This air is blessed,
You share with me.."

Hello joyous and wonderful readers. Yet another post. Yesh. Yesh thish ish another posht. I actually am not quite sure as to what it is that I wish to rant about but who cares eh?

"..I can't stand to fly,
I'm not so naive.."

Today was a weird day. Filled with emotions of sorts. Shit happens, and everyone wants to avoid unpleasant eventualities. But, alas, no sleep for the brave.

I've begun to notice how, many of my books are missing. And it is beginning to irk me. I'm missing ALL of my Covert One series, by Bob Ludlum and can not find ANY of my awesome Clive Cusslers.

"..My hopes are so high that your kiss might kill me..
So wont you kill me. So I die happy.."

Ali snapped his guitar string while singing. T'was hilarious! xD

Tonight I sat down with someone and planted the seeds to a band that we might start. This will obviously be done without knowledge to my lovely parents who would want me dead for doing such. We have a lead singer and a rhythm guitarist. Need a lead, bass and a drummer. I know what we're gonna call it, but am not gonna post it until we've confirmed it so as to keep it hush-hush.

Masroor B wants me to get to bed earlier and earlier. This does not please thy Nocturnal Lord of the Night.

"..But what you miss is love,
Everything below and up above..
"

Work has FINALLY taken a coherent shape and a final goal is now in sight. It's still a lot, but at least now seems a lot more do-able than what it was a while ago.

And final rant for tonight. My scholarship seems to have progressed beyond Financial Aid, and so it would seem that great news is on the horizon. However final news is yet unbeknownst to me, and I wish to be knownst immediately! Pray for me, please.

"..You never really know,
What it is, not until it goes,
And if it comes again,
A Miracle
"


xx


M

Saturday, August 04, 2007

I Collide...

"...If I drive all my patience away,
I collide,
I might drown in the wells,
That are made in my eyes,
Here I go again,
I'm lost again, again,
But I collide with..."

Ali wrote these lyrics for the band Repeat Offenders' 'I Collide.' Well done bro! The excerpt above is just the chorus and by far the best part of the song.

I've been in a little war with myself lately. 50% of me wants to do something, while the other 50% wants me to do the exact opposite. 'Tis quite confusing, I tell you!

Yeargh. Have to go to MAHE and apply tomorrow. Still no news from my scholarship from AUS, hence must start opening other options. *crosses fingers for Scholarship*

Made two very close friends in the past week. Weird how the people you least expect to, try and help out so much. Life works in weird ways. God has a sense of humour.

I still miss her.

Had an upset stomach last night. Didn't sleep a bloody wink. The night was full of tossing and turning, accompanied with the occasional dash to the loo. Literally, I stayed awake in bed for a good 3 hours before it was time for me to wake up. Stupid frankies. Stupid BC.

T-t-tigger likes his new desk. He prefers to sit between the speakers on my table, right next to the cds and the lamp. I was considering changing his name to, 'Hobbes,' after the character from Bill Watterson's, 'Calvin & Hobbes.' I <3 C&H. :D ... My favorite comic EVARR!!! Too bad he stopped drawing them :( . I need to clean my room. It's a bloody mess. I think someone barfed somewhere downstairs. There's an evil smell coming up the stairs and I'm scared to go investigate. T'was probably my nephew.

xx



M

Friday, August 03, 2007

Mmmm...pixel goodness.

I've had this saved in my drafts folder for about two months now, and it's high time I post it...

"Inspired by the research of Pawan Sinha, who had found that people can recognize faces using just 12 14 pixels' worth of information, we wondered if people can distinguish between faces and non-faces with even less information. So, last Friday, we asked CogDaily readers to try to identify faces as small as one-quarter the size of those used in Sinha's study: just 6 by 7 pixels."

via Cognitive Daily.



Hokay, so let's introduce a little fun to the blog. Okay?
Okay!


Let's go.
Below is a picture of a famous personality, pixelated and edited. Lets see who gets it first.




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Aaannnd go!