The Green Autumn

Autumn arrived whilst everyone didn't notice it. They notice but only when the Autumn shopping signs are up. Where has appreciation in nature gone? Where has respect to mother nature astray? Behind my room itself, i could see cigarette buds all over. Nature is still nice to you. For letting you live on them. Why not be nice to them before they rampage your belongings. At that hour, only then will you seek help from God. And at that point of time, what will you do?

Sunday as usual picks up slow and steady. Had a few things to do. Nothing of importance and significance to anyone. =) Called a few people today. Called PAPA today. Discussed about the printer and what not. I am really thankful that, miles away, a soul is actually sacrificing half of his life just for his son. I truly am touched by that. And for that, i promise him a certificate. Yes, it's me.

So people. I'm gonna head off now. Early? Yes, i know. Met a new acquaintance. Azri. Who's currently studying in Korea. Engineering. Something many of you would've dreamt of doing eh?

Sometimes in life, we are forced to do things which we hate. Whether it is for the better. Worse. That's in Allah's time. Be strong when you feel down. =)

Smile. =)

A picture worth a thousand words.

just us

The moonlight gaze shined to my eyes of early winters' night. Notte De Luce. I'm waiting for those nights, covered with white satin. Satin dropping from the skies of God's greatness.



Have we ever pondered? Why it snows? Why it shines? The answer to such a critical question requires critical analysis. Thus, not a perfect time for me.



This night, i'd let a photograph speak for itself. Though, i apologize for not writing much of what i did today. Today might've been the usual days where i spent time with friends. and called my family back home in Malaysia. I really miss them. I really do.



As promised, the photo. Nothing much. But enjoy =)



Happy 15th Ramadhan everyone.



Salam!

-p.s: i want to cut my hair-

Markings of a new step.

"Remember that person's name is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any language"

-DALE CARNEGIE, How to Win Friends and Influence People's AUTHOR

Well now, isn't that all true? Yes, somehow we remember that person's name for a minute. And after an hour, blablabla, what's your name again? It's embarassing alright. So do remember peoples' names. Come on, and u expect people to remember u? hahaha

Anywho, I had my first official Mark Making and Drawing Strategies Class. The lecturer, Lois Caswell, was a nice lady. Hehehe she was really soft spoken and straight to the point. Got to know her better after class. Today we were given the task : look and read up about the artists she just introduced today like Kathe Kolwitz, David Hockney and many more. She even gave the task of starting our RVJ, a REFLECTIVE VISUAL JOURNAL. It'll be my journal of whatever i will and have learned throughout the classes and my own studies. And also, whether i have applied or NOT the techniques they have thought us. Ideas. Imagination goes wild in the journal. Supposedly. First off, we're told to create a VISUAL CHRONOLOGY of a 24-hour time we have experienced. VISUAL a.k.a drawings. illustrations. paintings and such. Interesting no?

Was at the library today. Went to practice my drawing skills, which apparently is bad as it is. Im not lying. You could ask anyone. It just sucks. hahaha

Went to the library to also print out something for tomorrow's Intro to GD class. Was with Prakash. The tension around him when he reads. hahaha unbearable. I completed the sketches for my 24-hour visual chronology timeline. Have lotsa ideas and what not. Will obviously post some photos of the progress soon InsyaAllah.

Today marks the 14th day of Ramadhan. MasyaAllah. How fast time flies. It's gonna turn half a Ramadhan tomorrow. I have been here for at least three weeks now. The feeling of missing home is really dreadful. Dreadful that you could see that sulk on my face a kilometer away.

Anywho, strength and confidence. InsyaAllah, ill get what i got here for.

Alrighty then, gotta go sleep now! =D sleepy as a donkey. hehe do take care everyone.

azri: my engrish is not powderful ok. hahahha

Eccentric thoughts at mind.

' A person of wise once told me,

" Love is like a flower, wait for it to blossom, and you'll know it's there"

Just my question there oh wise one,

" What if the flower was blown by the wind by the time it bloomed?....." '

-Hilmi Ramlan-

Trip to the city!

Prakash on the bus to the city.

Hey people. Just gonna be short for now. hmm well, i've been thinking lots about home. Hehe my family. friends. and my car! haha. i wonder if it's sold already. hm

The bus ride

Anyway, went and watched Bourne Ultimatum. Actor Matt Damon. He played well. But the movie wasn't my cup of tea. =) sorry bout that. But thanks to Prakash and Harjit. I got a more better view of Birmingham. Especially the cold chill of night. Hahaha.

The epitome of bustle.

This morning was really cold! Had classes at 10am. Man, it was chilly. Windy too. I think, id have to hope for the best in winter. haha might have to get one hell good of a warm jacket. Sorry pa, i dont think the timberland jacket would keep me warm enough =(

The BULLRING.

Hmm im getting a printer soon! hehe will be doing my own printing these 3 years. i mean, it's expensive to print in the campus. a pound 50 pence per piece? hahaha

The usual crowd. BullRing Birmingham.

So i have some photos here. For your viewing. Images of the bullring shopping centre and the people. Enjoy! please do comment and critique. Thanks in advance!

oh and here is another sexy thing someone just introduced to me. =) BIG BIG SMILE!

Ladies and gentlemen..................the AUDI R8 !!!!

Something to tell.

How can this be love when she doesn't know who you are?
- adaptation from 'Meet Joe Black'

Its a beautiful verse i think. Very splendid.

Anyway, went for a movie today. Am really sleepy. And tomorrow, have something to go for. So please me tonight.

Hilmi Ramlan
sleepiness

The sandy memory. As dusk came by, i was having fun..

Memories kept in the hard disk are far better than those kept in my head. At least i have a choice. Delete. Or preserve. Well, all of the matter of self jurisdiction.

I found two great photos of me and my loved ones at the beach. The beach. WELL. I've never really spent my time at the beach. Though Malaysia had lots of them. I prefered the quiet life of the sea. BUT from afar thank you very much. These images are of my cousins Amira and Azrin with my sister and me near Pangkor. And the other is of me(orange shirt) with the many friends at Port Dickson. Hehe made me laugh like mad seeing Rong's face like that. hahaha good memories.

Anyway, today went pretty clean and norm. Woke up quite late. Again. And got ready for classes at around 1pm. Caught the bus right on time at the Perry Barr Wellhead Lane stop. Took the bus ride to Aston Uni and walked as usual to Gosta Green or a.k.a BIAD. BIAD stands for Birmingham Institute of Art and Design. The best art and design site in the whole of UK if im not mistaken. But anyway. That's where my classes are held. hahaha

So yes, met Dr.Jonathan Day. A very strict yet elusively funny guy. He's one of the tutors who's going to teach us THS, Theoretical and historical Studies. I don't really know what the module is like. Next week will be the day we'll be given the brief of the module. Somewhat i think it's like Sociology and History. Hahhaa.

The talk lasted for an hour. He was quite strict with people chatting when he started talking. Even when i was asking a question, he scolded the class due to them chatting and being rude and what not. I like his attitude. It brings discipline into action. Rarely seen around. Finished the talk at around 3pm. I then headed to the bus stop in front of Aston again. To get to the city. I was thinking of giving the Barclays branch a visit. Well, of course i would. I haven't gotten my Debit Card. Syeeeesh.

Anyway, met Suk, Madeline and Henny at the stop. They were at the wrong stop. Haha pity them. Especially mad, cause she's injured her left leg. Hmm. Henny was going to town anyway. So we got on the same bus. Went our seperate ways when we got to Dale's End.

Went to Barclays. While strutting down the walkway to the bank, i found myself in a dream where i was still with my father. Papa. Well, we used to stay close to the bank. In fact, a minute walk from the bank. Went and settled everything. I then thought of Ted Baker. And my blazer. Which was in a predicament. A predicament between two forces of evil and good. Oh what the hell. I only wanted it altered. Haiya.

So yeah, got back home. And heard some people went "Pssssssst! Pssst!".... Didn't know who it was. Till i went online. And joyce said. Oi! How come never hear us call u. Hahha sorry la. The juice i was carrying was heavy.

Hmm, I went to ASDA before that. To get something to cook for dinner. Spent 5 pounds. And also went and got my Uni Call Card. To call home. hehehe. I got some vitamin c's and muesli's. Headed back home after.

Home at last! Planned what to cook for dinner. Hmm nothing much in hand. But whatever would do. Prakash was coming over. So i cooked some chicken and got some vege's. Stir fried the vege. and what do you know. Everything was good! =D

So here i am. After prayers. Feeling sleepy already. Hahaha. Might call up home later. =)

Did solat Hajat just now. Been having this want in my heart. So thought of pouring it out and ask Allah to fulfill it. InsyaAllah ill get it. =)

So im gonna sign off here.

Au Revoir!

Hilmi Ramlan

ADDRESS

My Address, well, according to detective conan. ;P

Gimson House,
Flat 1 Room 5,
Oscott Gardens,
UCE Birmingham,
Perry Barr,
Birmingham
B42 2SU

To along and kak erol, this would be my mailing address. =)

cheerio!

A Salutation to the Greatest Tenor

LUCIANO PAVAROTTI

A Tenor who made history.

A Tenor who sang the Caruso.

A Tenor who made the world shake only but by his voice.

A Tenor who cried at every stage.

And A Tenor who felt and sang the songs with passion and emotion.

The Greatest Tenor the world has ever known.

image credits to:www.mbd.scout.com/mb.aspx?s=174&f=2582&t=1054221

Is it how it's really meant to be?

Well, a Sunday would always be a typical Sunday. Free and easy I'd call it. Yes, Free and Easy. =)

Nothing out of the blue happened today. Most of which is just norm. Except for the fact that i got so bored. Hahaha it might not last long this boredom, but yeah. We'll see. Classes will really start tomorrow. Projects will be briefed to us this coming week. But yeah, i do feel i am going to get really packed and busy soon. Soon.

Was listening to the e-quran the whole day. Can u imagine? Being very religious. It is a good thing. Apparently, this is the month of the holiest months in Islam. RAMADHAN. The month of which we pray to Allah and ask for tawakal or forgiveness. Sometimes we do go astray. So these are the times we turn back and ask for forgiveness. But don't go and repeat them after that now. Hahaha

I was looking through some files in my desktop. Which isn't working. As in, VISTA cannot be used here. Well, so far. Ill make it happen. Not to worry. Luckily my lucky laptop is here. Hehehe it has saved me from many occasions before. Bless ye.

Yes i was looking through my files. And i found my GDD3A works. Photography and what not. I even found my Design History work too! My so called LAUTREC workship of OAKLEY. The limited edition watch which i wear ALL the time. the EXPLOSION Oakley watch. i think. Or was it BOMB. Or was it GRENADE. Well, you get the idea dont you? Something which explodes. Somehow it doesn't show the true colors. i think the file might be corrupted So im not gonna post it. =S

Oh this is an image of some baby i took in the city when i was with papa. A blazing hot machine with attitude. ;) Yup! you've guessed it. Lamborghini Gallardo ladies and gents. Feast your eyes on this miraculous beast.

Clive Colledge once said

" Mix creativity with design skills".

"Dont TRY to do Graphic Design, it's the process of ideas you should be working on."
" Come up with Imaginative ideas, and HIT the spot!"

Who is this man you might ask. Well, he ladies and gentlemen is my lecturer. The subject leader for GRAPHIC DESIGN in UCE BIRMINGHAM. A well established and creative person. Though, he does remind me of someone from Lord of The Rings. The way he speaks and all that. BILBO. Ring a bell? Haha. No offence, but i find it entertaining and it helps me concentrate. haha really a pleasure to have met him. Also my other lecturer, SAM Muhizam, a Malaysian, who is going to teach me and me friends. He is very friendly and is willing to help out if anything. In fact, he even invited me to his place for BUKA PUASA/BREAK FAST. I was too shy i suppose. These two great men are on their pursuit for a PHD. Well now, i'd like to be like them. Or maybe better.

Anyway, another image! Me and my friends at Sunway Lagoon. A few months ago. Or was it a year ago. Hahahha Me with my sister, Keith, Kevin and Deane. We had fun alright. Thanks Kev for the photo!

oh a new obsession is trying to get a hold of me. FACEBOOK. hahhaa can u believe it? Hmm well nawh. im not gonna be too obsessed with it yea. Just had to get it. People are stressed out that i dont own a profile there. Hahha.

Anywho, will write more tomorrow. Tomorrow is my first Theoretical & Historical Studies. Sounds like hogwarts? Haha better not be =)

Alrighty then! Cheers!

Hilmi Ramlan

Hilmi spent : Pound Sterling 83.00 this week.

That's hell lot of money. What i got me and my dad into. Syeesh. Thanks pa. Loves

Compromising skills in life. COOKING

Well, today started off quite well actually. For not having adequate sleep last night. I woke up quite late. But still, i did pray my Subuh ok. ;) no worries.

Woke up due to a bad dream. Not gonna say it. Cause, it is REALLY bad. hmm nothing more to that. Before i slept, i let the internet made me sleep. I went to QUran Explorer and played surah AD DUKHAN. Mama said it makes us feel secure and safe in sleep mode. hehe i was supposed to read it. But was too tired cause of returning from Bridgemans house. Though Gimson and Bridgemans house isn't that far. hehehe..

SO yeah, we went grocery shopping at ASDA. I bought Pound Sterling 30 worth of things. Some of which i don't need to buy anymore. Meat, Spices, a pan, ladel and lots more. Juices of course. Not to mention the neccessities.

Went back home. I marinated the meat. Wow, im actually cooking my own steak. Haha. I marinated it with salt. Crushed coarse pepper. Nando's Hot sauce. Hahahha. Don't worry. The meat is Halal. There was a label on it. =) I mean if there wasn't, bismillahirrahmanirrahim. Won't harm. InsyaAllah.

Marinated the meat, and went to bridgemans again. and grilled the steak. wow. how hard it was. to wait? haha tension grew into me when the smell of the blood sizzling steak streaks into my nose. Haha. I microwaved the garlic parsley potatoes. and the girls made some chicken soup. =) was really nice. And filling really. The steak was perfected by Madeline's tips and tricks. Haha. and azaan didn't cook. hehe he ate a pizza. a ready made microwaveable pizza. =)
p.s: not that it's a bad thing. hahaha

So yeah im having problems with my Barclays bank debit card issue. Gonna sort it out soon. =(
am really mad and dissapointed really. The lady did give me the wrong postal code for my address. Not my fault i didnt know the address. Anyway. More of that soon.

I haven't any photos to share really. sorry a bunch people. Not that the whole world is expecting me to write and post photos. Right? hehe

SO yeah, im gonna sign off now. Have to fulfill my obligations to God. Apparently, im already late in doing that. crap.

cheerio!

Hilmi Ramlan.
i finished my 5pound uni call card. ARGH! and tomorrow is Sunday. could be a good thing. haha

WARNING

HI PEOPLE,
THERE HAS BEEN A MISTAKE IN MY POSTAL ADDRESS.

INITIAL ADDRESS I HAVE GIVEN WHICH IS

FLAT 1 ROOM 5,
GIMSON HOUSE,
OSCOTT GARDENS,
OSCOTT ROAD,
BIRMINGHAM

B45 9QZ----------------WRONG POST CODE.

PLEASE BE ADVISED. THANKS.

Entry at 5.11am

The cold chill got to me first when i woke up. The chill literally chilled my hand. Haha
While taking a breather, i touched my neck, and there it was. a big insect bite. oh my god. At the back of my neck. Im sure no ne would notice it if i don't tell. right?.

Anyway, sorry for the late entry. Last night, spent lots of hours at Bridgemans house. Was invited for dinner. So stayed there and chat with the ladies and azaan. Was nice actually. And has been awhile since i got anyone to talk to till that whole extent.

We started to talk about our horoscopes and what not. Haha Azaan is really good in it. He somewhat reads then all the time or something.

When it came to half past two in the morning, i just had to back out. When my stomach gave me a ring. Hehe So yeah, Went back after that.

During the day, i went to town. It was raining! Heavily. Sad eh. While waiting, the girls shopped at Primark. I do admit. it is cheap. Ashlynn got quite lots of things for a reasonable price. And for me, im on the lookout for gloves and boots maybe, Was told i might need to get one soon. The winter snow here is wet. Supposedly.

Before that, we went to the open market, in front of the BullRing. Very nice vegetables and other consumables there. Spoilt for choices really.

Anywho, im typing without having my glasses on. Haha imagine the strict visual limitations im having. Hehe Nways, it's getting early. And Subuh just came about. I will write more soon.

Salam

Regards

Hilmi R

Quran Explorer

Salam! I've found this very useful sites for those who are interested in learning how to read the quran or even, want to listen to the recitations. Do enjoy for they are beautiful readings =)

http://quranexplorer.com/

Not only for muslims, but also our non-muslim friends too! =-D

p.s: i'd really recommend Mishari Al Afaasi and Syuraim&Sudais ;)

Nothing out of the superb nothingness.

Well, today was just another day.

I had Lasagne and Maggie for dinner. hehe sounds big no? But it was just a small portion. A microwaveable lasagne ready to eat kinda thing. Anyways, was good. With Bismillah, as usual, i digged in. Buka puasa had never been so lonely. hmm when kak erol sent me the photo of atuk and wan at the Pelita, wow. i could smell the teh tarik. haha

Hope everyone is doing fine back home.
Tomorrow im starting my classes. Well, sort of. Friday would be officially starting.

Nothing much, so im just gonna say salam for tonight. =)

Salam Alaykum to all.
And Good Night

p.s:my neck hurts.

Hilmi Ramlan

Muhammad Akif Aifan

A newborn family member of my family. Son to Muhammad Afif Azizan and Kak reena.

Born on the 19th of September 2007 at 7.40am Malaysian time.

So that makes me Uncle. My parents Grandparents. My Grandparents Nyang's.

Hahaha

Anyway congrates to abang akram and kak reena. Salam from Birmingham.

Here's a picture of the cute lad.

Hilmi R

Apology

Im sorry i didn't get to blog last night. I was really sleepy. Spent some time with Prakash watching Notting Hill. Hahaha nice movie ;)

I think i accidentally twisted something in my neck. It hurts so badly. I cant tilt my head to the left. ARGH! It hurts. As though the nerves are pulling. Woke up a bit late today. Cause of the pain, and not having anything to do. Was supposed to go the the Freshers Fair today. but didn't want to go alone, so i ditched the plan.

Anyway, will write more tonight. Take care.

Hilmi

Smile Again..

The title of a song by se7en. Tis was given to me by my brother a few hours ago. It reminded me of us trying our best to get it from the net. Imagine, two boys not understanding Korean and with so much enthusiasm trying to find a song by memory. Hahaha its a laughing matter to you, but was a serious one to us. Anyway, thanks ilham for the song. Now, i can smile again ;)

Today was the pinnacle, or so i thought towards my career as a visual communicationist. Woke up really early at around 8am and got ready. Got dressed and ran for the bus at Wellhead Lane. Right in front of UCE. The wind was blowing terribly.

I believe im having trouble with my vocabulary. Somewhat, i've been using the same words again and again. Again? Well, i think, i'll need to do more reading later. Syeesh, just 4 months of no college, and all i get is being incompetent in language. How could it be. Pergh, i hate this scene.

I read back all my late blogs. It was all full of aspiring words. That would be one of the more reasons why i would like to keep on typing and writing in this blog. So that i don't go dumb!

Anywho, today was normal, as it is. Except for the chilly weather. Met LOTS of people at Gosta Green today. Locals and International students. Not forgetting the all so wise-looking tutors and lecturers.

One thing that i admire here in UCE is the multi cultural diversity. I kinda like that guy, Bal Nandra's way of handling things. He has that disciplined yet fun looking character. A tutor at UCE. And he was quite interested in Malaysia for whatever reason. And his accent, perfecto mundo. Pure Brit. Haha

So i have been thinking of things. Like what i should do after i graduate and stuff. Well, God seems to have put me in a path i have to find out myself. Hahhaa

I also met a new acquaintance. His name is Shah. A local. But pakistani. Very nice chap. He used to work in a Graphics company. HIS family's company. Nice. Hehe with all that experience, he must be really good! I also met a girl, her name is Henny or was it Annie. Not so sure am gonna ask her tomorrow or later days. Will see how everything will go. Me and Amar happily went around the campus. Getting lost. Hahhaa

So okay folks, feeling sleepy and mad at myself for typing terrible English. Argh! Mrs.Naidu. HELP!!

Cheerio!

It's gonna get colder. yea?

From left to right: Joyce, Me, Ashlynn and

Eddy. Aston Villa Stadium 14th Sept 07. Orientation Dinner.

Cold. that's one word i'd describe Birmingham now.


Anyway, today was fun! haha me+howard+ashlynn went to town. after waiting for Joyce. Hehe yes yes. making up ur mind was tough. Hmm went to the city centre. Went window shopping. and of course. i got myself something too. FLIP FLOPS!!!!!

Howard got some+things. Hahaha sorry man. can't help it. haha. He looked good in the jackets. Good

choice. ;)

Went around the city. From the Bull RIng Shopping centre. To the Chinese Quarters. I got myself perencah or sauces for cooking MEE GORENG. can u believe it. MEE GORENG?!?!

Tonight, we cooked our dinner. Yes, WE. The lot did quite fast cooking and i caught up with my break of fast. We ate together. And met a new friend. Her name is Harjit. A UK student. Very nice person. =)

She was being far too modest in dinner. haha the formality. hehe. That's what the English are good at. non?

Hmm so we talked about our past studies and what not. Discussed about our country and states we were from. I just found out. Ashlynn is from Terengganu. Cool.

Today had a chat with Keith, Rong, Cherrie, Sam, Ilham(6am) and Kalpana. =) oh yeah. not to forget my dear Ness. Missing everyone man. syeesh. it sucks being so far away. but hey. three years. can't be that bad can it?...........Can it?

Ok, so tomorrow, my course OFFICIALLY starts! Everyone out there. PRAY FOR ME! haha im dead scared. Just in case i FLOP! And not get that First Class Honours of mine. I promise ill chase for the bloody certificate. Argh!!

Oh and to Zakirah, thanks for the Photoshop tips and tricks. ;) helped alot. hehe didnt have the time to read it yet. but hey. takes time.

Anyway, Papa learned to reply my email! haha 'KEKOK'. Lama tak dengar orang pakai perkataan tu. haha ull get used to it. don't worry. ;)

Ok, so i was waiting from 4.00am till 6.00am in the morning so that i could chat with my sister Syakirah, who i've learned is missing me alot. Hmm she didn't turn up online. Hmm maybe not today.

Okla, im gonna drop here tonight. Sorry for not having any pics. Ashlynn didn't send me the photo's yet. so yes, sabar. =)

Oh and im in a magazine! haha. my mum went straight to the shop to get the magazine. haha i thnk there'll be only a 'SMALL' face of me in there. haha

So yes, do take care people. Burp. Nice dinner people! =D oh oh. i wanna talk like Harjit. Her accent is like so cool. haha totally brit. haha she's a fashion student. will hang around her more ;)

Ok u lot. Good night!

Hilmi
p.s: Winter in January is -2???

Oxford Trip 07

Wow. Had lotsa fun looking at medieval buildings and also the people around. haha today at oxford was crazy! it is as though the whole England was released at one time in Oxford. Today the trip came about at 9.45am.

We left for Oxford through the Motorway towards London. Oh and yes, kak DD arrived safely. Hmm other than that, i didn't remember which road or highway the driver took cause apparently, sleep got to me first. hehe we arrived approximately 1.30mins later. it is THAT far from Birm. We settled down.

Me, Joyce and Ashlynn met up with Howard,Eddy and Eddy's wife. i think her name was Lina. sorry about that. hehe Anyway, took LOTS of photographs. haha the girls were photogenic and looked lovely. well me as usual, i look like an A&W Mascot. haha Some photo's to share around. Not planning to put up much, cause it's already 11.30pm here in UK as we speak. hehe

Tomorrow, me n my friends might go to the city. =) cool eh?? haha the last time i went, i was dissapointed. Ted Baker didnt get my jacket done ON time. pergh. gonna see if it'll be done tomorrow. So yes, im gonna leave all the trips to the photographs. From Oxford University to the Christ Church and what not. Have fun. Sorry for the overblown photo's. It was SUPER SHINY today. Haha.

Anywho. Hmm je suis deconcerte. Pourquoi? desole e, je ne comprends pas. =(

Au Revoir.

My buka puasa. IndoMie! And Pasta. Apple Juice. ;)

* right turn. then at junction take left. then u turn. then?*


the two ladies.

eddy and wife. lovely couple.

A dome in the city

the gardens of the Christ Church.

Outside Christ Church

Hogwarts Diner. Haha Oxford Dining Hall. Believed to have been used for Harry Potter.

The Lot. Ashlynn+Me+Derrick+Howard

The entrance to Christ Church in Oxford.

The main tower of Christ Church.

Me.Garden of the Church

The Head of the River restaurant

The Head of the River. Above Magdalen Bridge

The International Advice Service Personnel. A happy lot.

Hm.. Directions. Anyone?

Street Performer. On Adalet Street. Or was it Adlates. =S

The way to travel in the UK. unless u own a car, then go ahead and drive lar.

Does it still work?

The ring collection in a museum

Check!

Rare coin collection. No Along, apparently, not for sale.

Oh. someone is mad alright. hahaha

My First Few Days in Birmingham...

papa in my room.

Papa at a historical building new High Street.

While on board KLM.


With my one and only ATUK.

With the two ladies. Acik and Maklong.

With WAN!! before leaving. at the airport

With the lot. miss them so. thanks guys

them again! =D oh and cherrie too. thanks gurl! dont have a decent photo. hehe

Yes, finally, ive gotten my laptop to work. Somehow, vista doesn't work in the campus. YET.

To those people in Malaysia. my family and friends. i miss u all heaps. VERY VERY RINDU ok. I miss teh tarik already. nasi lemak. although i dont eat it. the smell?

First off, happy Ramadhan dan selamat berpuasa kepada semua umat islam di seluruh dunia.

To my atuk and wan. Selamat Puasa. Makan kuih tu, ingat2 la kat emy yer. haha

To ira, i know u miss me alot. =) i miss u too!

ilham..........dont deny it! u miss me too! hahaha

mama!! i miss ur food. already. im eating pasta. i cooked myself! can u believe it?!?

papa. my hero. yes im survivng. and i did make friends. hehe. some malaysians.

Namely, Ashleyn, Joyce, Hao, Razi(indonesian), Thob(thai), prakash, Thura and many more. =)

The first day i was alone, yes i was sad. very sad. didnt have much to do. not much to devour too. haha

kept my religious practice at bay also. i fast. i pray 5 times a day without fail. alhamdulillah. i even took the time to spend time on the Quran. =)

it's not that bad once u have some people around u. Tonight, i had my main event. the orientation dinner. hmm somehow, the dinner was too LONg. maybe cause the group who was singing, the so called "blues brothers" sang too much. haha

the atmosphere here is so... different? yes. different. i believe ill do well here. i believe so.

i went to my Campus at Gosta Green. very. err.. LIMKOKWING like. is it like that everywhere in the world? haha anyways, this is my address:

M.H.B. RAMLAN,

ROOM 5, FLAT 1,

GIMSON HOUSE,

OSCOTT GARDENS,

OSCOTT ROAD,

BIRMINGHAM, UK.

B45 9QZ

i have some photos of the people who sent me off. and also some when i was here. going around with papa. at the market. of new street station. thanks pa for all the shopping and confidence u gave me. ill start crying when i thnk of him. so enough about that.

i found out. fasting here isn't so tough at all. Alhamdulillah.

im going to oxford tomorrow with the group. an orientation treat.

p.s: EVERYTHING is so expensive here. syeesh. TIMES 7?!?

kak didi should arrive here tomorrow. i mean, London of course. she'd do well there. =)

so yes, ill keep updating u with photos from my trips and also studies. =) do keep in touch, send me mails. or even emails at hilmi2ilmih@hotmail.com

remember, wanna catch me online, plus 7 hours in front of Malaysian time. ;)

cheerio!

oh yeah, cherrie and caster. thanks for the bears. appreciate it =) lots. loves!

i so miss my family.

im online! for now. sorry..

hi people. sorry i can't be online these few days. having trouble getting the net up and going. yes im in the library.

UCE! ahah! im here.. will talk about it more later on aight? for now. i just wanna say

I MISS MY FAMILY!!! haha i tear-d last night. hehe when papa left. i didnt want to tell him. but obviously he'd read this. ;) that shows i love him. hmm when i think that. ok. after the seminars. where do i meet papa. oh wait. he's not here anymore. so??

sad sad. but hey. i met some new people here. yes cherrie. i know. look around. ahaha
met some Malaysians. and Chinese. And lots of Pakistani's. Birmingham is so full of multi culture. cool

A few names. Thura. Dylan. Prakash. hmm they helped me get around. haha

somehow. i feel so lonely when it comes to college and uni. well maybe for the starting. eh? ahaha

yes yes i miss akma too. =)

and i miss my WHOLE family. Good luck to Kak DD. she's going to London today. =) she's ONE cool student. hahaha my cousin that is.

ok. im gonna try and do my best here. oh and yes. my Campus. GOSTA GREEN is FREAKING far away. it's like. 10 mins walk. i know! 10 mins is like 30 mins for me. pergh. gotta lose some of this weight. haha. okla. everyone out there. do take care!! will write about my travel and studies later on. take care!

hilmi

And it BEGINS

Well, yes, tomorrow, i'm flying to Amsterdam. and then, to Birmingham. Hmm well, i sure do feel excited. but then exhausted. Maybe it's caused by the packing and smashing. hahah

Hmm, packing WASN'T EASY. syeeesh. Two Boxes. A LARGE LARGE bag. and a small bag. Camera Bag. And A LAPTOP bag. ARGH!! imagine.

So yeah, im not gonna be online in the near future. To my friends. do watch me out online. in case i forget. ;) Hope all goes well!

Cheers!

TO BIRMINGHAM in ONE DAY

These are random images of the trip. Critique and Comment! =D
Anyway, this might be the last post before i leave for UK. So, to those i couldnt meet before i leave, do take care. and sorry for whatever mistakes ive done. and thanks for everything.
To my angah nani and izan. thanks for the 'gift'.
To my Paklong and Maklong, thanks for the great day and 'kuey teow'.
To Along and Kak Erol, thanks for the great dinner at PREGO.
To kak didi. SEE U IN LONDON! haha

My flight's at 11.15pm KLIA. will be there by 9.00pm.
Take Care!

Self Portrait

. The Lazy Photographer.

.Phuket Town.

.My Paradise Suite.

.My Suite's Living Room.

.Aim.Lock.Fire!.

.And I Shot.22 Caliber Rifle.Score? 9/10 bullseyes.

.Designing a Ring.Pearl Insertion

.Excellent goldsmith skills.

.Cultural Decoration.

.The First lunch.

.TOILET.

.A Monument to remember the fight against Burma.

Kris. A Muay Thai Boxer. Tour Guide. Politician. Businessman.

.King Bhumibhol.A Great King of Thailand.

.Cashewnut processing.

.A Doll made of wood. 100 baht.

.Cashewnuts. All types of taste.

. Another Deco.

Cheers!