literally....
Tomorrow's the MIDLANDS GAME 2009.
Location: STAR CITY. GOALS. 9am.
I pray all will be smooth. I'll be on photo duty tomorrow. I'm not sure what is there to shoot. But i'll find something. I hope :S
Goodnight!
Salam.
Saturday 28 February 2009
On the Roof
literally....
Tomorrow's the MIDLANDS GAME 2009.
Location: STAR CITY. GOALS. 9am.
I pray all will be smooth. I'll be on photo duty tomorrow. I'm not sure what is there to shoot. But i'll find something. I hope :S
Goodnight!
Salam.
Friday 27 February 2009
pa.......... tah?
SNAP...
that was the sound of the glasses.. that i've been wearing for three years............................
OMG.........
what am i to do.....?!
the glasses didn't broke la.. but the small thing that supports the glasses on the nose did... :(
i feel dizzy wearing it.. it feels one sided.. arghh!!!..now it happens.. tomorrow's the Midland Games... right on time..
brilliant..
that was the sound of the glasses.. that i've been wearing for three years............................
OMG.........
what am i to do.....?!
the glasses didn't broke la.. but the small thing that supports the glasses on the nose did... :(
i feel dizzy wearing it.. it feels one sided.. arghh!!!..now it happens.. tomorrow's the Midland Games... right on time..
brilliant..
Azab
How many of us think about the day we die? Today's khutbah reminded me
of how much we CAN do and should do before the angel of Death comes
and visits us.
of how much we CAN do and should do before the angel of Death comes
and visits us.
Surah Al MULK
Reading this surah, Rasulullah saw said, we will be freed from our
azab in the grave.
It is pretty easy. NOT! I've been trying to memorize the surah. For a
year now. And still haven't able to. Shows how much time I spend to
learn It.
Happy Friday all.
Salam
Anxiety
Waiting sucks.
But great things come to those who wait. Patience, sabar is the best
thing to do when ur head is clogged up with too much information.
Why u say I'm writing this? Cause I'm it.
Ideas Ideas
Im running out of it. Argh! I need inspiration. I need to sketch.. Yes.. that's what i need. This O2 brief is tougher than i thought. Though i only did 5% of what's to come. I have exactly 5 weeks to come up with something. Anything. Brilliant. Fantastic. Oh dear....
Anyway, Ayu helped me put up my so called 'notice' board. It's been turned to a photo place right after it was hung on the wall hahaha! Fantastic eh? hmm I thought i'd write about it. They've been my housemates for about half a year now. It's been great. It's been fantastic. I've learned so much. I hope i haven't been much of a problem to them. I know i did have some glitches. And a few major ones too i think. But i apologize. I'm still learning. heheh speaking of my immaturity hehe.
Here's the new camera i bought. It cost me 20 quids. It was well worth it. It was sold by the Disabled Photographers association. They did a good job in funding their organization through selling old and classic cameras.
The one Ayu is holding, is the PETRI FT. Built in the 70's, it was a high reckoning film SLR at that time. They said, it was even at par with NIKON. They were that good. But then, bankcruptcy took them down. And well, you know the story. Look up in wikipedia: PETRI. It should come up. A friend suggested : could it be a fake PENTAX brand?! laugh laugh. but it was as good as Nikon. You judge! haha. Anyways, i havent sent out the film for processing. Delighted to see what happened to my shots. Lol! Kinda annoying. But i'm enjoying a little traditional photography. :)
I really need to start doing work now. Laptop! Syooosh!! Just play iTunes.. and let me do my work.
Goodnight!
Salam!
Wednesday 25 February 2009
Focus on Imaging
It was that time of the year again. Where lots of photographers, amateur AND professionals meet up and browse through hundreds of stalls/booths/brochures and what you call them. They even had a jumble sale in selling OLD CLASSIC cameras. So.. i went and.. u know.. ;)
I'm pretty tired myself. So let the photos do the talking ;)
Oh and pray i'd do well. Cause i've just sent my placement request. :S
insyaAllah!
Salam!
Tuesday 24 February 2009
An insight?
Hah! I finally found the 'want' to write something for today. It's been a really productive day. Had class in the morning at 10am. We all met in the class and were supposed to present our briefs and findings. But then, it is still like before. People tend to take advantage of time and get reckless. I'm not saying that i did good but i think everyone should start bucking up no? I mean, we're moving into a stage where REALITY would just jump at us! It is scary, i'm telling you. Very. Be very very scared.
Hahaha freaking out won't do us any good though. A day or so ago, i felt so bad. Cause i haven't been doing anything and slacked quite a bit. Hehe knowing that I SHOULD be doing something, and am not just cracks the world. But alhamdulillah, I'm alright now. Right on track insyaAllah.
So today went off with a slow start. So then i discussed my brief with my lecturer. We talked and talked till it was lunch time. Oh by the way, this time around I'll be doing a brief on O2, the telecommunication company. They are mostly based in Europe. Called Telefonica O2 so far as i know. But nevertheless, more research needs doing!
At about 1pm, Bal Nandra who's one of my tutors as well organised a forum for L5 (year 2) students to get together and get into discussion on the course. There was much we could say. And Veronika, my classmate DID say alot of things. I understand where she's coming from. Her thoughts are the same as me as well. But knowing that, lecturers and administration officers can't fight a politician's war, made me think whether it was worth going through all the mind choking discussion.
Nevertheless, i think there were a few things Birmingham City University needed to do. I thought the resources were really out of place. Like what Bal said, the Uni is not a vocational or technical college. I agree. But then there are other things where they can help us out with. Like getting speakers to come in and speak to us. He said there was a really influential speaker who came in last week. HOW COME I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT IT?
Cause the University is implementing the MOODLE system. An online database which is supposed to sync all the staff and students. Apparently ever since it got into play, it's been worse hahaha. I dare not say more but really. I was really dissapointed I missed the talk last week. And thinking that i didn't have ANYTHING to do ANYWAY?
Oh alright. Stop complaining. Well i'd be. When i'm paying about 10,000 quid on the fees..? I suppose it hurts papa more. Re-paying is the one thing that sticks on my mind. And of course, NOT easy. hehe. soon soon. It'll be the day that degree rolls out in front of him and mama. :)
So yes, back to reality. Went off to help Sneha get her bus pass back from Perry Barr. Had dinner at Latifs. Which i keep forgetting the name. Cause before, they were called Al Ehya. Which i found was a much easier name to remember? hehe. Anywho, came home and slept! haha. I just had to take a nap. Felt like i was falling sick. Changed clothes and poof. On the bed. Set the alarm for about an hour or so.. and went snoozing.
spent about three to four hours doing some research and rewriting the BRIEF i chose. It's really not easy ok? hehe.
Oh yeah, after the forum at 1pm, we had a talk by Andy Muhail Fulga. An MA Student here in BCU and also a practicing graphic designer. He was a junior art director for about two years. He's given us alot of tips and tricks in tackling briefs. It's quite interesting that simplicity and plain ASKING is what it takes to extract the essence of the brief.
Putting it simply, when a client comes to an agency/designer, they come with a PROBLEM. Now, we take it to the table and find a SOLUTION. Implement it and voila! Though, in real life, it's more than just two sentences of words. hahaha!
Right after that, I went around campus looking for David Miles, my Art Direction module coordinator to get my results. I obtained a 74% for the Art Direction Module. Me and my team managed to score one of the highest marks in the magazine design. :) great job!
Before that, i met with Abg Hariri and Kak Noohayati (perhaps she'd prefer me call her kak yati or hayati or perhaps something else). They were PhD students in University of Central England as many would've remembered. Now they're back to finish up Kak Yati's PhD Viva. Best of luck to her! She's now the current Head of School for Multimedia in Limkokwing. It truly was a pleasure to have met them. We exchanged numbers and emails. For future contact ;) hehe.
SO yes, coincidentally i met with Clive, another of my tutor. He's the Advertising, Art Direction and graphic design section of Visual Communication. Something i've always wanted to do. So i spoke to him and told him about my thoughts on Editorial and etc. He suggested i come join him and his group. So i gladly said thank you and i will :D
Everything was so smooth today Alhamdulillah. The few days ahead would be a bumpy road. With having to finish up my submission of FCUK to the D&AD competition. Freaking out?! hmm chill.
Anyways, have wrote quite a bit for tonight. Wonder if anyone ever reads them. hahaha. If you do, i thank you in advance ;)
have to pray my Isya' now.
salam!
p/s: Off to FOCUS ON IMAGING @ the NEC Birmingham. :) cant wait!!
Hahaha freaking out won't do us any good though. A day or so ago, i felt so bad. Cause i haven't been doing anything and slacked quite a bit. Hehe knowing that I SHOULD be doing something, and am not just cracks the world. But alhamdulillah, I'm alright now. Right on track insyaAllah.
So today went off with a slow start. So then i discussed my brief with my lecturer. We talked and talked till it was lunch time. Oh by the way, this time around I'll be doing a brief on O2, the telecommunication company. They are mostly based in Europe. Called Telefonica O2 so far as i know. But nevertheless, more research needs doing!
At about 1pm, Bal Nandra who's one of my tutors as well organised a forum for L5 (year 2) students to get together and get into discussion on the course. There was much we could say. And Veronika, my classmate DID say alot of things. I understand where she's coming from. Her thoughts are the same as me as well. But knowing that, lecturers and administration officers can't fight a politician's war, made me think whether it was worth going through all the mind choking discussion.
Nevertheless, i think there were a few things Birmingham City University needed to do. I thought the resources were really out of place. Like what Bal said, the Uni is not a vocational or technical college. I agree. But then there are other things where they can help us out with. Like getting speakers to come in and speak to us. He said there was a really influential speaker who came in last week. HOW COME I DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT IT?
Cause the University is implementing the MOODLE system. An online database which is supposed to sync all the staff and students. Apparently ever since it got into play, it's been worse hahaha. I dare not say more but really. I was really dissapointed I missed the talk last week. And thinking that i didn't have ANYTHING to do ANYWAY?
Oh alright. Stop complaining. Well i'd be. When i'm paying about 10,000 quid on the fees..? I suppose it hurts papa more. Re-paying is the one thing that sticks on my mind. And of course, NOT easy. hehe. soon soon. It'll be the day that degree rolls out in front of him and mama. :)
So yes, back to reality. Went off to help Sneha get her bus pass back from Perry Barr. Had dinner at Latifs. Which i keep forgetting the name. Cause before, they were called Al Ehya. Which i found was a much easier name to remember? hehe. Anywho, came home and slept! haha. I just had to take a nap. Felt like i was falling sick. Changed clothes and poof. On the bed. Set the alarm for about an hour or so.. and went snoozing.
spent about three to four hours doing some research and rewriting the BRIEF i chose. It's really not easy ok? hehe.
Oh yeah, after the forum at 1pm, we had a talk by Andy Muhail Fulga. An MA Student here in BCU and also a practicing graphic designer. He was a junior art director for about two years. He's given us alot of tips and tricks in tackling briefs. It's quite interesting that simplicity and plain ASKING is what it takes to extract the essence of the brief.
Putting it simply, when a client comes to an agency/designer, they come with a PROBLEM. Now, we take it to the table and find a SOLUTION. Implement it and voila! Though, in real life, it's more than just two sentences of words. hahaha!
Right after that, I went around campus looking for David Miles, my Art Direction module coordinator to get my results. I obtained a 74% for the Art Direction Module. Me and my team managed to score one of the highest marks in the magazine design. :) great job!
Before that, i met with Abg Hariri and Kak Noohayati (perhaps she'd prefer me call her kak yati or hayati or perhaps something else). They were PhD students in University of Central England as many would've remembered. Now they're back to finish up Kak Yati's PhD Viva. Best of luck to her! She's now the current Head of School for Multimedia in Limkokwing. It truly was a pleasure to have met them. We exchanged numbers and emails. For future contact ;) hehe.
SO yes, coincidentally i met with Clive, another of my tutor. He's the Advertising, Art Direction and graphic design section of Visual Communication. Something i've always wanted to do. So i spoke to him and told him about my thoughts on Editorial and etc. He suggested i come join him and his group. So i gladly said thank you and i will :D
Everything was so smooth today Alhamdulillah. The few days ahead would be a bumpy road. With having to finish up my submission of FCUK to the D&AD competition. Freaking out?! hmm chill.
Anyways, have wrote quite a bit for tonight. Wonder if anyone ever reads them. hahaha. If you do, i thank you in advance ;)
have to pray my Isya' now.
salam!
p/s: Off to FOCUS ON IMAGING @ the NEC Birmingham. :) cant wait!!
Sunday 22 February 2009
ears and loop
Appreciating a conversation is one thing. When the conversation becomes the essence of your friendship, it becomes another thing. Tonight i got to understand a friend a little much more. Excuse the oxymoron people ;)
I believe that, by communicating through the right channels and 'waves' if you'd like to call them makes us much understandable. I also think that, in a conversation i tend to cut in! excuse me again hehe.
I really enjoy conversations which make sense. Ones which make the mind move and dance to rhythms of logic and life. Listening always an essence yea? We tend to talk more about us than of that person. I hope I got mine right. ;)
goodnight world.
Hilmi
Salam
I believe that, by communicating through the right channels and 'waves' if you'd like to call them makes us much understandable. I also think that, in a conversation i tend to cut in! excuse me again hehe.
I really enjoy conversations which make sense. Ones which make the mind move and dance to rhythms of logic and life. Listening always an essence yea? We tend to talk more about us than of that person. I hope I got mine right. ;)
goodnight world.
Hilmi
Salam
Saturday 21 February 2009
Inalillah Allahyarham Uncle Ungku
Inalillah.
Allahyarham Uncle Raja Zezeman Shah or Uncle Ungku, Akma's father passed away just yesterday morning at 9am Malaysian time.
Al Fatihah.
Mama called me at around 3.30am in the morning british time to inform me of the grave news. It was rather saddening and i couldn't close my eyes right after. Having to only think of her and of what state she'll be in. I know her so very well. She's strong at face but tries hard at heart.
Today i rang her mum's phone and asked if everything was okay and to also convey my condolences to the family. She passed me her phone number and we talked for abit. There was a little bit about 'us' for a few minutes. I'll try not to elaborate. Some things are meant to be kept at heart i suppose.
She said her dad, or Ayah as they used to call him always asked about me. I feel so bad now. Although i tried contacting Akma so many times before this, she didn't get back to me. I wonder. What happened. But the sad thought that he asked for me. Even close to the day he went to Allah, saddens me. I just feel so confused and lost for thought. Whilst telling me all this, she burst into tears. Tears which also saddened my heart and struck my mind. It'll be a difficult turn for them. I now wonder about my own family. It hurts even more knowing that I am here... and THEY are there. Oh Allah, you are most gracious and most merciful.
I pray Allah will put Allahyarham to a safe place in Jannah and may his soul rest among the taqwa and iman of His slaves. InsyaAllah. I also pray that He strenghten the hearts of the family. Especially her, in order to get through life as they should. With iman and taqwa.
Amin.
p.s: Oh Allah, please answer my prayers. :(
Allahyarham Uncle Raja Zezeman Shah or Uncle Ungku, Akma's father passed away just yesterday morning at 9am Malaysian time.
Al Fatihah.
Mama called me at around 3.30am in the morning british time to inform me of the grave news. It was rather saddening and i couldn't close my eyes right after. Having to only think of her and of what state she'll be in. I know her so very well. She's strong at face but tries hard at heart.
Today i rang her mum's phone and asked if everything was okay and to also convey my condolences to the family. She passed me her phone number and we talked for abit. There was a little bit about 'us' for a few minutes. I'll try not to elaborate. Some things are meant to be kept at heart i suppose.
She said her dad, or Ayah as they used to call him always asked about me. I feel so bad now. Although i tried contacting Akma so many times before this, she didn't get back to me. I wonder. What happened. But the sad thought that he asked for me. Even close to the day he went to Allah, saddens me. I just feel so confused and lost for thought. Whilst telling me all this, she burst into tears. Tears which also saddened my heart and struck my mind. It'll be a difficult turn for them. I now wonder about my own family. It hurts even more knowing that I am here... and THEY are there. Oh Allah, you are most gracious and most merciful.
I pray Allah will put Allahyarham to a safe place in Jannah and may his soul rest among the taqwa and iman of His slaves. InsyaAllah. I also pray that He strenghten the hearts of the family. Especially her, in order to get through life as they should. With iman and taqwa.
Amin.
p.s: Oh Allah, please answer my prayers. :(
Friday 20 February 2009
Mind
I haven't been mindmapping for quite some time. Perhaps the reason why
I haven't got my thoughts to go with ideas?
I haven't got my thoughts to go with ideas?
It's about time all that changed. And this time I'll really do it.
Stop me if you can ;)
Goodnightbworld!
Salam
Hilmi Ramlan
*iPhone
Thursday 19 February 2009
Sync
I've been really upset with myself. I haven't been up to what i was hoping. The commitments i made. I didn't REALLY follow them all haih. I was supposed to. But somehow i'm just not good at keeping at it. But i'll still try nonetheless. Perhaps mama was right all along. Discipline just isn't my thing. She knows it real well hehe.
Anyway, i've been having loads of fun with the iPhone. Especially with its applications. Shazam for example, lets me identify songs which are playing on the telly, radio or anywhere so long as i can get the iPhone to listen to it long/clear enough. Fantastic invention! hahahaha.
Anyways, i have to start 'changing' gears tomorrow. Leg's already hurting today too. The jog today must've triggered it. Perhaps a small dose of paracetamol or PANADOL might help ;)
Anyways, goodnight to all! I'm calling it early ;)
Hilmi
Ya Allah, I pray that you would strenghten my heart, soul and mind. And strenghten of my loved ones too. Bless us with what we need to get through our lives. I pray for inspiration, ideas, creativity and of your rahmat. Amin.
salam!
Wednesday 18 February 2009
See Vee madness
The night sinks in so quick tonight. It's already half past midnight. Crap. I still haven't done much. The fact that the Zoo trip today wore me off abit. The trip was HELL fun though. The company was the creme'. Not much of the animals. But the company i had. :) thanks guys.
Anyway, i was hoping to have completed a tad of my CV design. But then again, it all sank. Argh! I gave my parents a call. It's been awhile. First time calling them on my iPhone. Oh yes, i just received my contract extension. And voila. iPhone ;) hehe alhamdulillah syukur.
iPhone 3G 8gb from O2
Have been downloading so many applications for it. I've managed to fill up 4 pages of applications. Hahaha funny eh. In two days. hahaha. Anyway, it's all been well.
I've been put to my SIG group. I'll be practicing under
Editorial, Branding, Corporate Identity and Advertising.
I'll be under Sam's wing again. Glad to have him as a tutor. Also looking forward to work with the other tutors too. Would be a pleasurable (but pain staking) semester. Have to work hard and smart to get through LIFE. Not to think about assignments ONLY but what happens after that, just puts the world on my shoulders.
I just can't anymore tonight. I'm flushed. I'd best get some rest. Hmm perhaps tomorrow a better start? I was planning to hit the gym early morning (11ish is quite early for me :P). But we'll see. Either that or jog with the mates in the afternoon at the park. 45 mins would do it. If i even last :P Let's not get into details now shall we. hahaha.
Ok then, till next time.
Salam
Anyway, i was hoping to have completed a tad of my CV design. But then again, it all sank. Argh! I gave my parents a call. It's been awhile. First time calling them on my iPhone. Oh yes, i just received my contract extension. And voila. iPhone ;) hehe alhamdulillah syukur.
iPhone 3G 8gb from O2I've been put to my SIG group. I'll be practicing under
Editorial, Branding, Corporate Identity and Advertising.
I'll be under Sam's wing again. Glad to have him as a tutor. Also looking forward to work with the other tutors too. Would be a pleasurable (but pain staking) semester. Have to work hard and smart to get through LIFE. Not to think about assignments ONLY but what happens after that, just puts the world on my shoulders.
I just can't anymore tonight. I'm flushed. I'd best get some rest. Hmm perhaps tomorrow a better start? I was planning to hit the gym early morning (11ish is quite early for me :P). But we'll see. Either that or jog with the mates in the afternoon at the park. 45 mins would do it. If i even last :P Let's not get into details now shall we. hahaha.
Ok then, till next time.
Salam
Monday 16 February 2009
MY LITTLE LOVER - DESTINY
for years i've been looking for this song.. i absolutely LOVE it!!! it reminds me of my childhood days..hahaha the days where i'd chase up the tv and watch what i can before papa/mama force me to get back on my homework.. hehehe.. somehow i just feel really calm whilst listening to this. Really great song. :)
hope u like it too ;)
Sunday 15 February 2009
No pain no gain?
My arms are hurting so much! I can't even bend my left arm properly. It hurts so badly. I think i might've overdid it at the gym last friday. Aihh.. I'll try to be careful next time.
I really don't feel like doing anything right now. The pain is just so annoying. And this Voltarol Emulgel doesn't feel like its working. Damn it. Anyway, today's been plain simple. We went for grocery shopping. And ayu cooked Nasi Ayam today. hehehe delightfully delicious ;)
My head is just filled with a few things playing on like a playlist from itunes. Its just random and unorganized? blargh! Sometimes i feel flabbergasted at what i think about and the things that run in my mind. Pretty random and complex BUT i just need a little re-organizing and insyaAllah it should be alright ;)
I cant wait for classes to start tomorrow. Hmm should be interesting. Its about time i started working.
Aurevoir!
Salam
p.s: stock (credits to Katanaz stock)
On the walls!
My goodness, i haven't felt so warm ever since my last trip back to Malaysia. Tonight's really warm. Not sure elsewhere, but my room sure feels like it. Hahahha. I don't know whether to love it or hate it. hehhee. Orang kata.. panas tu.. berdosa.. Naudzubillah.. mintak jjjauh :D
Anyway, we went for a jog today! hahaha the whole house ;) hehehe hmm it was rather a small step to get to a healthier lifestyle. I'm also committed to NOT eat rice just like before ;) except for certain ocassions perhaps :) Cause of the 'grandma' incident. I dare not to trespass boundaries.
Anyway, saturday's gone. Sunday's ahead. Cant wait for class to start. SIG. I wonder what it'll be like. Hmm i've been practicing my photoshop and illustrator. With zaidi as my mentor hehehe. And also. Am really wanting to learn and this time, DO more with what's around.
Am waiting to get my cinema 4D. I'll be playing around with 3d insyaAllah. Anyways, gonna get to bed now. Really tired.
Salam!
Anyway, we went for a jog today! hahaha the whole house ;) hehehe hmm it was rather a small step to get to a healthier lifestyle. I'm also committed to NOT eat rice just like before ;) except for certain ocassions perhaps :) Cause of the 'grandma' incident. I dare not to trespass boundaries.
Anyway, saturday's gone. Sunday's ahead. Cant wait for class to start. SIG. I wonder what it'll be like. Hmm i've been practicing my photoshop and illustrator. With zaidi as my mentor hehehe. And also. Am really wanting to learn and this time, DO more with what's around.
Am waiting to get my cinema 4D. I'll be playing around with 3d insyaAllah. Anyways, gonna get to bed now. Really tired.
Salam!
Friday 13 February 2009
destruction in despair!!
usual rants!
It's just so annoying.. my mind is not working well now. I've got to think of a series to go with my current FCUK piece of ad.
Even if i DO get models for it. I'd need to get them soaked in cream and cakes?! arghhh.....
think hilmi..
think..
not only cakes.. what else?!
It's just so annoying.. my mind is not working well now. I've got to think of a series to go with my current FCUK piece of ad.
Even if i DO get models for it. I'd need to get them soaked in cream and cakes?! arghhh.....
think hilmi..
think..
not only cakes.. what else?!
Thursday 12 February 2009
Commitment
Harloo all. How's all doing? Much good?
Guess what, i just learned that, i might only have two classes a week. Darn it. I heard work will be loads, but only two classes a week?! My goodness. I'm just gonna sit at home and work. Argh!
Anyways, i've promised myself to stay committed to practicing my photoshop and illustrator for at least 5 hours a week. hehehe. I'd want to keep at it. And alhamdulillah, so far it's been good. Like the above piece of work :) (credits to : katanaz stock)
I've been thinking. I'd need to strenghten the portfolio if i'm gonna survive the world. hahaha sounds scary eh? hehehe. Pray i'd do good. :)
salam!
Guess what, i just learned that, i might only have two classes a week. Darn it. I heard work will be loads, but only two classes a week?! My goodness. I'm just gonna sit at home and work. Argh!
Anyways, i've promised myself to stay committed to practicing my photoshop and illustrator for at least 5 hours a week. hehehe. I'd want to keep at it. And alhamdulillah, so far it's been good. Like the above piece of work :) (credits to : katanaz stock)
I've been thinking. I'd need to strenghten the portfolio if i'm gonna survive the world. hahaha sounds scary eh? hehehe. Pray i'd do good. :)
salam!
Wednesday 11 February 2009
Chop Chop
Finally, i decided to get a hair cut today. hahaha. it was rather last minute. Seeing how pretty the sun shines and how 'merciful' the wind swept, me, ayu and boque decided to head to town and get our long due hair cut. Ayu was our nanny for the day. Well, read on to know more. :P
What do you think? Any good?
We went to town at around 2-ish. Got to Tony & Guys, unfortunately, they didn't have any trainee's available today. So we then went on to Bad Apple. They sounded really friendly. But again, the salon was fully booked throughout. So a friend suggested this salon close to Ryman's Stationary near Moss Bros. Shop on New Street. We went in and we were happy with the price. Me and boque had our respective hair cuts.
The hair cut didn't take longer than 30 mins. It was quite fast! I'm somewhat 90% happy with the hair. hahaha wondering where the 10 went? Well, the way he styled it, was a tad too much for me. hehe i AM that really old school person right. So putting so much of a funk on my head. hahaha. Sorry mate. But good job they did. Boque had his hair straightened and what not. So it was just a short visit.
We left for Blacks right after. I wanted to look for a reasonable pair of gloves. It's so annoying that the current one that i have doesn't work at all! Anyway, we spent about an hour or so looking for gloves , of which then turned to Ayu and Boque's shopping session. hahaha they got themselves snow hats each. Very nice ones too. I didn't get myself anything.
We then headed down to TKMAXX through the Bullring, to get ourselves Halal subway sandwiches. Right before the ramp, i was struck by Zara. Well, we only intended to have a 'look'. That look made me spend abit. Crap. But i love the stuff i just got! If i wear them, i'll post them up sooner or later ;) It was a rather retro jacket and a simple cardigan for daily use.
So after spending on Zara, we left for subway. Ate our sandwiches. And left. Oh yeah, i got the Italian BMT. Darn its good. Caught the 51 bus and headed home. Nothing more of excitement happened today. Although, I did do a few design practices on photoshop and illustrator today. I think im gonna commit at least 5 hours a week on photoshop and illustrator. Just to get myself back to 'shape' with them.
I've also editted and updated my website with some fancy designs on the front. Hoping to put more later on. Was thinking of this rather Malay/Indon Kerawang? Hmm i'll explain later. I'm really tired now. Argh. Anyways, gotta get up early tomorrow. And that was ANOTHER commitment i made earlier this week.
Salam ;)
p.s: notice the brown? :)
What do you think? Any good?
We went to town at around 2-ish. Got to Tony & Guys, unfortunately, they didn't have any trainee's available today. So we then went on to Bad Apple. They sounded really friendly. But again, the salon was fully booked throughout. So a friend suggested this salon close to Ryman's Stationary near Moss Bros. Shop on New Street. We went in and we were happy with the price. Me and boque had our respective hair cuts.
The hair cut didn't take longer than 30 mins. It was quite fast! I'm somewhat 90% happy with the hair. hahaha wondering where the 10 went? Well, the way he styled it, was a tad too much for me. hehe i AM that really old school person right. So putting so much of a funk on my head. hahaha. Sorry mate. But good job they did. Boque had his hair straightened and what not. So it was just a short visit.
We left for Blacks right after. I wanted to look for a reasonable pair of gloves. It's so annoying that the current one that i have doesn't work at all! Anyway, we spent about an hour or so looking for gloves , of which then turned to Ayu and Boque's shopping session. hahaha they got themselves snow hats each. Very nice ones too. I didn't get myself anything.
We then headed down to TKMAXX through the Bullring, to get ourselves Halal subway sandwiches. Right before the ramp, i was struck by Zara. Well, we only intended to have a 'look'. That look made me spend abit. Crap. But i love the stuff i just got! If i wear them, i'll post them up sooner or later ;) It was a rather retro jacket and a simple cardigan for daily use.
So after spending on Zara, we left for subway. Ate our sandwiches. And left. Oh yeah, i got the Italian BMT. Darn its good. Caught the 51 bus and headed home. Nothing more of excitement happened today. Although, I did do a few design practices on photoshop and illustrator today. I think im gonna commit at least 5 hours a week on photoshop and illustrator. Just to get myself back to 'shape' with them.
I've also editted and updated my website with some fancy designs on the front. Hoping to put more later on. Was thinking of this rather Malay/Indon Kerawang? Hmm i'll explain later. I'm really tired now. Argh. Anyways, gotta get up early tomorrow. And that was ANOTHER commitment i made earlier this week.
Salam ;)
p.s: notice the brown? :)
Tuesday 10 February 2009
Midlands Game 2009
Alhamdulillah, the event is official and coming soon. To all football fanatics out there. Come by and have a go ;)
Hope it will all go great!
Monday 9 February 2009
Monday blues?
Today started off really chilly. It was pretty cold when i left in the morning for class. At 10am, we were having our first meet up since assessments. It was rather exciting cause now we get to decide on our professional practice. Amazing as it sounds, it also sounded like a death sentence (if i wanted to take it like that). hahahaha.
Clive and the others gave out such a great impression that all of us (that i know) was pumped up for this coming semester.
The problem with me is. I get excited. But i dont do anything about it. Annoying! But insyaAllah, this time, it'll change. I need to think about how to put food on my table in the future. I can't rely on papa ALL the time now can i? He's due his 50's holiday. hahaha.
Anyway, we had to visualise what was to happen in 10 years in our lives. We were asked questions like, what is your office like? What kind of office? What kind of work are you doing? What kind of people are you working with?
Clive said, one of our main lecturers said the last time he was taught the visualising exercise was when he was an apprentice to Milton Glaser. By the way, Milton Glaser's one of the world's leading Graphic Communicator. I have the utmost respect to him. He communicates like nobody's problem ;) you rock! hahaha.
But yeah this exercise did help me visualise. I also remember Dato' Lawrence of PDL Motivation camp teaching us this. This was way back in 2004 if i'm not mistaken. I was immature and had to learn lots of things the easy AND hard way. SO yeah, i visualised my office. Wood and Leather. If you know what i mean. Proper executive. With a white board, covered in marker pen markings. Also, there were people around me. As though i was in a discussion. I had this feeling that there was a campaign of some brand or something going on. But hey. That's ten years ahead. I wont know! hahaha.
SO then the lighting was all yellowish. Very elegant, executive and good-mood sense. Not much of intricate details. But we were then asked, when u step out of the office/studio to get home, how DID you get home...?
So i imagined. Blue/Black Sedan. Probably a merc or a beemer. Sorry i'm dreaming too much. But Wallahualam. It might be possible ;) SO then i imagined a driver even! hahaha. Mad mad idea. We were then asked, in which town were we at. New York? London? Paris? Hong Kong?
I imagined Kuala Lumpur. Perhaps because i missed home so much. But then, i really couldn't think of anywhere else but London and Kuala Lumpur. The most likely places i'd work. But in my heart, I would love to have the chance to work in the city of Romance, Paris. It is a dream. Not impossible ;)
We then signed off our SIG papers and went on our way. Oh by the way, I'm sending in my FCUK piece of work for the D&AD competition. Pray I win the competition. Though, i'll have a bit to work on.
Today we received a new student from Malaysia. The name's Dao Wen, of which i thought initially was DARWIN. hahaha sorry man. But yeah, interesting enough, he used to study at the One Academy. Just like the others i know.
I'm pretty flushed today. It was a wet evening. And it's snowing outside now. Blizzards seen around the countrysides too. Let's hope for a sunny tuesday.
Salam!
p.s: Emi dapat 72% untuk Magazine emi.. woohoo!! alhamdulillah syukur.. abit less than what i expected. hmm takpe la.. :) as long as it's a first class..hehehe
Clive and the others gave out such a great impression that all of us (that i know) was pumped up for this coming semester.
The problem with me is. I get excited. But i dont do anything about it. Annoying! But insyaAllah, this time, it'll change. I need to think about how to put food on my table in the future. I can't rely on papa ALL the time now can i? He's due his 50's holiday. hahaha.
Anyway, we had to visualise what was to happen in 10 years in our lives. We were asked questions like, what is your office like? What kind of office? What kind of work are you doing? What kind of people are you working with?
Clive said, one of our main lecturers said the last time he was taught the visualising exercise was when he was an apprentice to Milton Glaser. By the way, Milton Glaser's one of the world's leading Graphic Communicator. I have the utmost respect to him. He communicates like nobody's problem ;) you rock! hahaha.
But yeah this exercise did help me visualise. I also remember Dato' Lawrence of PDL Motivation camp teaching us this. This was way back in 2004 if i'm not mistaken. I was immature and had to learn lots of things the easy AND hard way. SO yeah, i visualised my office. Wood and Leather. If you know what i mean. Proper executive. With a white board, covered in marker pen markings. Also, there were people around me. As though i was in a discussion. I had this feeling that there was a campaign of some brand or something going on. But hey. That's ten years ahead. I wont know! hahaha.
SO then the lighting was all yellowish. Very elegant, executive and good-mood sense. Not much of intricate details. But we were then asked, when u step out of the office/studio to get home, how DID you get home...?
So i imagined. Blue/Black Sedan. Probably a merc or a beemer. Sorry i'm dreaming too much. But Wallahualam. It might be possible ;) SO then i imagined a driver even! hahaha. Mad mad idea. We were then asked, in which town were we at. New York? London? Paris? Hong Kong?
I imagined Kuala Lumpur. Perhaps because i missed home so much. But then, i really couldn't think of anywhere else but London and Kuala Lumpur. The most likely places i'd work. But in my heart, I would love to have the chance to work in the city of Romance, Paris. It is a dream. Not impossible ;)
We then signed off our SIG papers and went on our way. Oh by the way, I'm sending in my FCUK piece of work for the D&AD competition. Pray I win the competition. Though, i'll have a bit to work on.
Today we received a new student from Malaysia. The name's Dao Wen, of which i thought initially was DARWIN. hahaha sorry man. But yeah, interesting enough, he used to study at the One Academy. Just like the others i know.
I'm pretty flushed today. It was a wet evening. And it's snowing outside now. Blizzards seen around the countrysides too. Let's hope for a sunny tuesday.
Salam!
p.s: Emi dapat 72% untuk Magazine emi.. woohoo!! alhamdulillah syukur.. abit less than what i expected. hmm takpe la.. :) as long as it's a first class..hehehe
A new week
Heyy!
Tomorrow's my new semester in BIAD. A very important semester. This sem, we'll be doing our Special Interest Group and also other electives. This is where we start 'training' towards our careers. Sounds pretty scary the moment Clive talked about it during the assessment seminar. But i'm convinced insyaAllah, with much dedication and discipline, i'll be well on my way insyaAllah.
The family's on the flight back to Kuala Lumpur. They are scheduled to arrive in a few hours time. They called from Saudi not too long ago. I kinda miss them all. Cant wait to skype with them once they get back.
Nothing has been happening since my last entry. Seemingly, i've been poignant and stressed out at everything cause i have NOTHING to do! Imagine, i'm craving for work and something to do. What i do is, wake up really late, sleep at the sight of sun rise and of course, eat breakfast at 4pm in the evening! hahaha. I live practically worse than a bat. Call me batman. blergh.
Tomorrow, I'd like to start my week with a more productive scene. Rather than just dozing off in my VERY comfy bed (in winter, mind you).. I'd be well away doing my designs and some freelance work. Darn it. The website's up, but i haven't filled it up that much. I've got to find things to do. Interesting things.
I asked Sam, my lecturer if i could take up a second elective, PHOTOGRAPHY or STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY. He insisted that i'd die by the time assessments were to come. So okay. He thinks it'll be abit TOO MUCH. But i agree too. But when ELSE can we do such a thing? Only in Uni will I be able to explore and learn. No? But yeah. Lets not define limits. I'll try and see how heavy this sem is. And i might just try and head on with the second year's photography group. I'll see what happens.
Anyway, should get to bed now. It's getting rather late. A note to myself! I need to CUT my hair. If not cut, at least trim it. My hair's been an annoying piece of thing on me. I was thinking of just letting it grow. But no. I think i give up. I might keep the length. but i need it neat and properly cut. It's been 5 months since my last hair cut. Can you imagine. hahahahha
Ok then, off I go.
Salam!
Tomorrow's my new semester in BIAD. A very important semester. This sem, we'll be doing our Special Interest Group and also other electives. This is where we start 'training' towards our careers. Sounds pretty scary the moment Clive talked about it during the assessment seminar. But i'm convinced insyaAllah, with much dedication and discipline, i'll be well on my way insyaAllah.
The family's on the flight back to Kuala Lumpur. They are scheduled to arrive in a few hours time. They called from Saudi not too long ago. I kinda miss them all. Cant wait to skype with them once they get back.
Nothing has been happening since my last entry. Seemingly, i've been poignant and stressed out at everything cause i have NOTHING to do! Imagine, i'm craving for work and something to do. What i do is, wake up really late, sleep at the sight of sun rise and of course, eat breakfast at 4pm in the evening! hahaha. I live practically worse than a bat. Call me batman. blergh.
Tomorrow, I'd like to start my week with a more productive scene. Rather than just dozing off in my VERY comfy bed (in winter, mind you).. I'd be well away doing my designs and some freelance work. Darn it. The website's up, but i haven't filled it up that much. I've got to find things to do. Interesting things.
I asked Sam, my lecturer if i could take up a second elective, PHOTOGRAPHY or STUDIO PHOTOGRAPHY. He insisted that i'd die by the time assessments were to come. So okay. He thinks it'll be abit TOO MUCH. But i agree too. But when ELSE can we do such a thing? Only in Uni will I be able to explore and learn. No? But yeah. Lets not define limits. I'll try and see how heavy this sem is. And i might just try and head on with the second year's photography group. I'll see what happens.
Anyway, should get to bed now. It's getting rather late. A note to myself! I need to CUT my hair. If not cut, at least trim it. My hair's been an annoying piece of thing on me. I was thinking of just letting it grow. But no. I think i give up. I might keep the length. but i need it neat and properly cut. It's been 5 months since my last hair cut. Can you imagine. hahahahha
Ok then, off I go.
Salam!
Thursday 5 February 2009
A case of before..
I just remembered of a scene i was in. A few years back when i was in Bukit Tinggi near Padang. We were at a restaurant on the hill side. It was beautiful. Serene and peace. The sun and rain was synchronizing each other.
I remembered for a moment, an old lady was trying to sell some crackers. Crackers of which i LOVED. Rice crackers. At that time, i was so strict with NOT eating any rice at all. When i remembered it was rice, i put the rice cracker aside and tried to eat what i could.
It might sound funny as hell. But i remembered the look on the old lady's face. Muka ibu itu sangat terpacak di jiwa. Kerna mukanya yang bingung lagi tidak mengetahui apakah kenyataan ku itu.
The gesture i gave, for awhile i thought was harmless. But even after three years. I still remember what it's like. The face sticks to my mind. How she looked at me with an honest face. As though trying to wonder if i hated the crackers she made. I dont remember apologizing, but i do remember saying that i couldn't eat rice and i forgotten. She then just smiled and went off. I felt like an ass. I still do. Sometimes, the naive'ness' of me hurts the best of people.
Oh Allah, forgive me of my sins. And bless the lady whom i have hurt her feelings. Whether intentional or no.
amin
I remembered for a moment, an old lady was trying to sell some crackers. Crackers of which i LOVED. Rice crackers. At that time, i was so strict with NOT eating any rice at all. When i remembered it was rice, i put the rice cracker aside and tried to eat what i could.
It might sound funny as hell. But i remembered the look on the old lady's face. Muka ibu itu sangat terpacak di jiwa. Kerna mukanya yang bingung lagi tidak mengetahui apakah kenyataan ku itu.
The gesture i gave, for awhile i thought was harmless. But even after three years. I still remember what it's like. The face sticks to my mind. How she looked at me with an honest face. As though trying to wonder if i hated the crackers she made. I dont remember apologizing, but i do remember saying that i couldn't eat rice and i forgotten. She then just smiled and went off. I felt like an ass. I still do. Sometimes, the naive'ness' of me hurts the best of people.
Oh Allah, forgive me of my sins. And bless the lady whom i have hurt her feelings. Whether intentional or no.
amin
Mother [Sami Yusuf]
I always cry whenever i listen to this. Wonderful lyrics.. Strong lyrics..
rindu mama... :'(
Doa for one in difficulty.
Always when we face difficulty, we put our hands up and ask for help from Allah.Always when we face trouble in life, studies or even anything at all, the first thing we think of, OH MY GOD. YA ALLAH. OH LORD.
But when all's well for us. When all's great. We forget who gave us that sensation. We forget. We always forget. Only but when we are troubled, we become resilient to our prayers and doa. We are the Insan. The one who forgets.
I too forget. At times when i'm all O.K, i tend to forget.
"O Allah, there is no ease except what You make easy.
And if You wish, You make the difficult easy."
Doa by Rasulullah S.A.W (recorded in Hisnul-Muslim)
Amin.
Wednesday 4 February 2009
Keep Calm and Carry On.
Dont tell me that doesn't look good. :)
it looks brilliant. It works.
Just a little history of what i've gathered from the bbc news, this poster was printed during the war. But not distributed. I cant really remember why, but it just looks darn good to me.
It's somewhat like... " Ignorance is bliss" if you know what i mean.
Great piece of communication. Well done!
Snow cat
There we have it. The worst weather the UK has ever had in 18 years. Or is it. It's not really that bad once you think about it. To be really honest with you, my neighbourhood has not seen much fun with snow on monday. It was around the world regarding the snow. Everyone was excited.
We were so excited, that on monday night. Tuesday morning at 12.30 AM, we decided to make our very own AND FIRST snow man. Off we went to you tube to study. And there you have it. 2 hours of jumping and turning. Patching and scrubbing. We have, a snow CAT. hahahaha. It was rather funny. This is what you get for putting three designers at work with snow and ice. hahahah!
Anyways, it was loads of fun. Haven't had so much fun in a while now. Speaking of a while, i havent been doing anything productive lately. No photography. No design. No nothing. I feel shattered on the inside though. Like ice crushed on table. It's like, i WANT to do something, but i'm not. Isn't it frustrating?
The new Volkswagen Golf. beautiful. The advertisement? Much more complex. I really like the idea of " The only one to beat, is you".
SO yeah, i'm being such an arse right now NOT doing anything. Papa called from Mekkah. Or rather, i made the call. It was funny to know that papa and eam shaved their heads in Mekkah! Alhamdulillah, they have always wanted to do that. For the reason of Allah and also for the pleasure of it i suppose :)
Other than that, nothing much has happened. Ok Hilmi, you need to get a move on with life. Life is running off. Go catch it! Play catch up ;)
Sunday 1 February 2009
It's been a rather busy week....
It has been a really hectic week. We had a few events held in Birmingham over the weekend. Will write more about it later on ;)
The most cool thing about the weekend was... All of us were needed to wear suits.. and guess what. I've had one since a year ago. So it's the chance to wear it ;)
Will update soon!
salam
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