Asking For My Opinion?

''So I start a revolution from my bed''
-Dont look back in anger, Oasis.

A friend of mine requested me online to make a post about their so-called 'demand' to stop the re-opening of schools this Monday due to the rapidly increasing H1N1 cases, which, just for the record has reached (in Brunei) to a total number of 25 cases! Eventually...I laughed at his ambitious request, its not like I can do anything to prevent the government from letting the schools to re-open (unless I start a revolution). But my friend has a point..just today the cases of H1N1 has increased by a number of 5. So it is not wrong to say that I agree with him and I am looking forward to see the school's door closed due to the H1N1 cases. It has come to me that YOU of all people should'nt neglect this circumstance and be otherwised because from my point of view and hopefully many more, people could get easily infected by the H1N1 virus just through a matter of schooling.

Yes-We all have been informed that each and every school will held an inspection carried out by teachers to their students before going into classes starting this Monday. But ''What If?'' Yes! Those are the two words that can describe people's inconvinience to start schooling next week. ''What If'' something goes wrong and not according to plan? What if-the teachers are not experienced enough to inspect his/her students? And to the fact that students who does'nt know they have the H1N1 symptoms mingles around with other students before the inspection. Its possible!!! Whoa-I'm starting to sweat here, lol. I just think that the government should stop the re-opening of schools for atleast a week's time until the H1N1 cases wears-off. Only then we could start schooling and still with the inspection.

I posted a very-short version about this yesterday on Facebook and yeah-I got thumbs-up feedbacks from some people..But there are still some that disputes me. Mainly the Brainy ones. With all due respect-I'm not trying to be the person who will be protested by some people until they say ''who do you think you are?'' No! I'm just a boy who publicizes his opinions for good sakes! And I know-The brainies or possibly the adults will dispute me..Because hey! Our mindsets are not the same. I dont blame ya'..One of the brainies a.k.a smart ones remarked that they wanted to school-study and (heck) be smarter. But dont you think that with all this virus spreading around us we could study publicly (school). A heck no to that!

This is a basic matter that we all have to govern together..After all the virus is spreading mojorly among the younger ones. So what will it be? Education or Safety?

Edited (18 hours after first published): So yeahh-Just watched the news tonight. School's are closed down for a week's time starting on Monday just like what I and many others have wanted. It happened so fast-It was just this morning that I created & published this post and somewhat-added a little reverential demands in it to make it more justified! And tadaa..After hearing the news tonight..We got what we demanded..Seriously-I think the government reads my blog. haaa..kiddin.

Legacy

''Make a little space..Make a better place''

-Heal the world, Michael Jackson.

Having heard about M.J's death made me spent the rest of the afternoon making research about his life-story on the internet. Moreover it kept me sitting on the couch watching his THS on channel E. Although I've seen it a couple of times before, it does'nt really felt the same as like watching it on the day hearing about his death! And no-I'm not going to update further information about his death, since probably most of you have heard about it from various sources. But I managed to find an article by Michael Ventre that you might find interesting:

‘King of Pop’ leaves the legacy of a boy prince
-Famous since childhood, singer was never comfortable in adult world-

Most kings are destined to be remembered as kings, not as the person they had been before ascending to power. Even though Michael Jackson earned recognition as the “King of Pop,” the legacy he leaves is that of a boy prince.

Michael Jackson was never comfortable in the adult world. Early on he recognized he would be the happiest in the land of Ferris wheels, cotton candy, docile animals and 24/7 playtime, and he clung to that life. He looked at film of the Jackson 5, circa 1968, noticed the front man was a kid, and wondered whatever

Michael Jackson passed away today. It’s always sad when parents outlast their children. It’s even sadder when the inner child and the adult can’t decide who will go first.

And if this article succeeds to catch your interest you might wanna read the rest of the article here

Michael Jackson is dead?

''But in this ever changing world in which we live in..Makes you give in and cry''

-Live and let die, Paul McCartney.

I was browsing through a particular blog just momentarily and you could say I came across one of the most shocking news I've ever heard, about the death of The King Of Pop: Michael Jackson.


At first I didnt really believed about this. But once I Googled it....Its a fact!! Michael Jackson is pronounced dead at age 50 on the 25th June 2009 which was yesterday.

That certainly was a F-Y-I to me. Such depressing.
I think I'm gonna stop here..I'll be back with more information/update about M.J's death..While in the mean time you can search about this online.

Le Mieux!

The End?

''We will be the new ice age''

-Emergency Broadcast, Underoath.

Are You Ready?

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Dedication

Dad..
Thankyou for the devotion you have rendered..
Thankyou for the support you have presented..
Thankyou for the knowledge you have shed..
Thankyou for everything you have dedicated..
Thankyou nonetheless for never giving up on us..

The least I can do is to express my gratitude on you..
Surely I will recompense everything you have did to us..
Not today..Not tommorrow..
Its a promise I will hold..
We'll just have to wait and see..
Hence..A Happy Fathers Day I wish.

To all and to my dad.

If You Think You Can!

''Theres a crucial time when you need to tune out the critics''
-Tj Hoisington.

I am currently reading one of Tj Hoisington's book: If you think you can. I've read through it's first 20 pages and I came across one of his persuading topic about the certain people who stands in the way of your dreams. I have to agree on this because this is a common matter, infact this is revolving around us everytime we are going after our dreams or trying to achieve our goals. Likewise, certain people who walks up to you and say something like ''You dont have what it takes'' Well...these people could be just anyone-your friends, your teachers even your family members. They feel like they know whats best for you and prevent you from taking the leap. 'Kowing whats best for you?' : In this case..If you think your goals or dreams can be a little bit too edgy or risky, you should think twice before you act and be consulted by the people who you think are wiser than you..For instance: Parents.

In some other cases, there are some people who will prevent you from achieving your dreams and goals just because they know you will succeed. They are unlikely to be the parents but friends. Sometimes friends, well..some friends, If they see you going for something higher than their's they will eventually talk you out of it in a friendly yet devious manner. These kinds of people are toxic. And No-its not because they know whats best for you but because of jelaousy.

Allow me to shed some light on this topic: The story of Galileo for instance. For centuries people commonly believed that the earth was at the centre of the universe and the sun revolves around it. Many great minds disputed this belief and it was'nt until Galileo came along to prove otherwise. He divulged this to the leaders at that time with his perfected telescope. Here's where the point starts: The leaders felt threatened because somewhat-Galileo 'contradicted' their superiority and beliefs. So the leaders tortured Galileo just to retract his position. Eventually Galileo did in 1633. Our of fear for his life, he retracted his goals and beliefs.

Get the point? -Sometimes people like the leaders in the story of Galileo who cant see new possibilities for themselves are unlikely to see new possibilities for others. Or in cases of Jelaousy. If you are those kinds who likes to keep quiet and be less critical, you can easily be brought down by the jelousy of others. Solutions? Be otherwised. Its a time you let our your inner roar. Your criticism. Just like what I have copied from Tj Hoisington's writting and composed it to a phrase: ''Theres a crucial time when you need to tune out the critics''

And you know exactly when the crucial time is.

Beyond Simplicity

''You might be a big fish in a little pond

Does'nt mean you've won cause along may come

A bigger one''

-Lost, Coldplay.

Sometimes it makes me wonder...
Wondering why my thoughts sometimes differ from some people, although among those people I am the only one who is having thoughts repelling against their's. I mean, those certain people are like exporting (from their mind) series of the same ideas like one another..While I, I remain particular since what I have stored in my 'idea-box' does'nt really relate their's. Well this does'nt make me left out or excluded because in the end I'm gonna say something like ''Its life, people cant relate to the same ideas/thoughts/opinions, thats why we have revolutions''

And from what I have thought of this, Is just that I have a mindset of Beyond Simplicity™

Yeah-Its because I never took much interest in simple things..Well dont get me wrong or anything..I'm just saying of what is inside my mind. Like I always avoid thinking that in the future I will work in a company's cubicle typing paperworks for the rest of my life (nightmare). I want to explore the world atleast. And judging from my choices, well my mom could tell, cause she always whines about me having a bad taste..although what I have choosed interests me but not to others.
I always like to see the bigger things in life and just hope I can reach up to it, but I never had concerned the little things in life. Thats my flaw. Likewise: Going for the much advanced without concerning the basics. This is what my dad always provoke me with: Basics!

Just recently, I realised that this 'Beyond Simplicity mindset' of mine is just family genetics. In other words, I got it from a particular family member. And in other-other words: Waris. Who will it be is my grandfather on my mother's side. I knew him since I was just a toddler..Until now, I can say I knew him very well..He always have ideas that seperates against the other family members, even sometimes I disagree with him. And I can say he's not a simple man. Judging from his perspectives but I never come to judge on his appearance, because what he wears is everyday typical. But thats not the point..Once upon a time he told me that he wants his home to be a slice of the Sultan's palace, atleast. He did. And he managed to make it more than just a slice..He made his living room carved with gold landscapes on the ceiling and he has a garden in the backyard with all the landscaped features he always wanted.

I've learned from a wise person, that thinking far can bring you far. But from my own perspective: If you think too far, it only leads to catastrophe.

Theres nothing wrong being beyond simple..Just never mistaken the term with 'beyond normal' Now thats another story.

Revamped

''I'm just waiting till the shine wears off''

-Lost, Coldplay

So hows the new look?

I'm going in for black and just so, not to make it more goth than I imagined..I changed some of the main fonts to orange. Because I like the whole idea of entirely black and a sprinkle of orange here and there. I find it really...catchy...dont you think so? Well despite my post background which is of white. But still, I'm trying to avoid those colour blinding/bright kinds of background. It's just not me. Okayy-So why dont just I stop talking about my own background =P

See..I dont really have much to blog about today..But I'm gonna make this entertaining...with Nidji!! The Indonesian band. Well I dont really like them as much as the 'Gokils' does..Hehe..But I'll try not to spoil the whole detail by saying they have the most superb yet catchy (Did I said catchy again?) songs! Well dont think I'm new to this band..No-Ho..I knew them ages ago..And its kinda impossible someone like me wouldnt realize about Nidji.

And theres this one song of their's..Laskar Pelangi..I could understand the whole message delivered in the song..And I like the idea of the music video too..Just natural like Jason Mraz!! Well..Its official..Making Laskar Pelangi as one of my Happy Songs!!

Nidji Word!!

Open your doors Brunei!

''Caterpillar on the tree..Have you wonder who you'd be..

Cant go far but you can always dream''

Butterfly fly away, Miley Cyrus.

I've seen this video a couple of times..A royal holiday report about Brunei. I find it really fascinating, a naturalist walking on the face of Brunei making reports of Brunei's world hidden architectures and at the same time tossing remarks all over. Know what I mean? Exactly.

I'll promise you..Once you click that play button..It'll open your eyes of how Brunei is really like. And not to mention, how the foreigners would think of Brunei. ''Its really captivating to see, but it'll be more if we experience it''. And there goes another iWaly original conceptual phrase! The video did managed to get satisfying feedbacks from some people..Suprisingly most of them were from foreigners.

Here's one from an individual in UK:

'l337z0r: ''I went there for a while, and stayed with my Uncle who works there (In the Oil industry). It was the furthest away from my home (The UK) I have ever been, and it was... amazing. It sparked an interest in world travel inside me.

It is so nice to get away from the realm of normality and enter a place totally different!

Don't think I would live there though.''

I highlighted a sentence there in thicker font..From my point of view..This is how most foreigners would think of Brunei: Its peacefulness comparing to some other countries. I mean, some people are having intentions to escape all those crimes, pollution, etc in their country and Brunei would be the perfect nonchalant place to settle in.

Below comes one of my favourite remark, Its from a local who lives remotely overseas from Brunei..

Zydahm: ''Being overseas, far away from home, and watching this video.. makes me feel what a blessing and a privilege to be a Bruneian, in spite of the things we don't have like any other country.

I am proud to be a Bruneian = Aku bangga menjadi anak watan Brunei.

Majulah negaraku, majulah anak-anak watan!''

I highlighted two sentences there:

The first is..

Things we dont have like any other country

Well I dont blame this person..Because Brunei doesnt have what we are expecting like some other countries..But Brunei is catching up as we well as improving. Sooner or later we'll get what we want. But I just hope the developments wont get too far cause we dont want to end up like some countries..

The first thing that popped out of my mind was the word Patriotic (Re: Second highlighted sentence) This person, although living overseas has'nt forget who he/she really is..Because some local people living in other countries forget who they really are once they find that particular country to be more interesting than the local country.

Le Miuex Brunei! Le Miuex!!

The i on iWaly

''Trying to get up that great big hill of hope..

for a destination..''

-Whats going on, 4 non blondes

I was browsing through my post archive a few hours ago..And how I was laughing myself back into the past as I was reading some of my oldest posts from last year one by one and somehow, it caught me pondering of what I was experiencing that time when I was composing those posts. It also made me realised that I've changed, alot infact.

First of all, my writtings then comparing now, had a huge gap in between. The way I was writting at that time was random..Words on my mind went straight down to my fingers and leads me Typing them..Exposing them..and Blogging them. My posts were also in the form of randomsity..One time I was blogging about my personal life and the next thing I was writting 'bout MTV..Heh. Laughing back at my old posts or as I like to allude them as 'memories' is really enjoying. Finding out the broken english I was perpetrating that time made me realise my mistakes and weakness and made it feel like a lesson-to-learn.

I also came across those posts that divulges pictures. It was like an album full of old memories. You guys remember those posts that I posted during my one month stay in London..No I wasnt really scanning those pictures for memories but on my writtings. I remembered it very vividly in London when I was sitting in one corner near a veranda while wearing my jacket with a hot bowl of indomee in my hand. Haha. The good ol' days. It has also come to my attention that I've changed interest..Like currently I am captivated by reading while then my interest was way still childish.

Just for the record: So far I havent attempted to change the link/URL of my blog..
iWaly™ has been an icon for me..My families reads my blog, my friends reads my blog and even some people I havent come across reads my blog..

Through blogging, I've collected so many friends. And it captivated me to be more social and putting aside the introvert I usually am. As I have sentenced, laughing back at my older posts/memories is really enjoying. I was thinking of keeping this blog until Im older and see how well I'm gonna laugh back on my current posts.