The Road not Taken

Do you still remember a poem by Robert Frost that we learned in English class at school? It's called The Road Not Taken. Does it ring a bell? Of course. It's a nice poem, emphasizing the importance of the choices made throughout our lives and the consequences of them. You see, we can't run from choices or making wrong choices and the vulnerability of living on a choice made that can't be changed. When we accept a choice, means we decline another choice. While taking every path, there's another path we don't take. And we'll always wonder about the outcome of the roads that we didn't try.

Previously I found an infographic about this poem at my friend's blog, Rungitom Life. It's cool and inspiring. ^^ Check it out: 

Sleepiness Kills

Yesterday I heard a news about road accident at my town (Papar) that happened last Thursday. It's a tragic accident caused by SLEEPINESS where the driver died just when admitted to hospital. 

The victim's a daughter of my mum's friend. She's on her way back from work and it's already dark. Of course we'd feel fatigue and drowsy after a long day of working. So she got sleepy while driving Persona at normal speed on a straight two-way road and unconsciously drove to middle. There's a truck coming from opposite direction but the truck managed to pull over at safe distance and honk. The lady was awoken by the horn and immediately drove back to left side. Because of panic, she forgot to glance side mirror, and then collided with a car coming from behind, pushing the Persona forward and crashed another car in front. 

Initially, the lady was said to have minor injuries and she could still move and even called her mother telling about the accident. But when she reached hospital by an ambulant, she died because of internal bleeding and organ damage. Besides, she's just gave birth 3 months ago and there was severe effect on her uterus. 

(Al-Fatihah..)

Deep condolences to her family, her 3-month-old baby, and her husband that's outstation during the accident. Though I barely know this family but the tragedy broke my heart to pieces. So guys, please drive carefully on the road. If you get sleepy, just pull-over and take a good nap for a few minutes or go to nearby cafe and have a cup of coffee. We can make a difference and save lives by doing simple acts. Sleepiness kills, you see. Be safe, loves, especially ladies.

I leave you with an infographic about the stages of sleepiness:

Being Vulnerable

When I started writing this blog, I was nervous. And honestly I got a bit apprehensive before each time I click "publish" especially seeing how I write about things that I don't necessarily share in real life. You see, in real life I don't really speak my point of view, I don't share much things with people, I don't show them as much as I write here.

When it comes to personal feelings, I like to keep things light. I'd rather fake a smile than getting down to the nitty-gritty mishaps of life. But the problem with this tactic is when you pretend like you're always happy and goofy, people believe you. They don't know if something hurt your feelings when you just laugh it off. And it's not their fault. We can't expect them to know the difference, right?

So this blog's given me a place to write anything that I can't bring out and say easily. The thing is, it's easier to be open up here, to people I barely meet but support me beyond words. It has made me reach out and helped me to express myself. It's been a beautiful experience. It's made me vulnerable.

When I blog about things like my hopes, a rough day, or big decisions I have to make, I'm actually putting myself out on a limb. But I'm pretty proud for that.

Good night. :)

Shaiful Nazri :)

This man is turning 23 on January 3, 2013. I just called him "old man". Heeee....

But, no matter how old you are, Ifo, I'll always love you like I loved you before, like I love you now, and like I love you in future. Being in love with you has been such a beautiful part of my life. I wish you all the best in life. May Allah bless you always. 

Happy birthday, Shaiful Nazri. 

Happy birthday Ifo my love. :)

To the Year of Twenty Thirteen

..to hot pancakes gracing the table,

to making people laugh so hard you think they might actually pee their pants,

to jumping and tip-toeing and everything else that makes walking fancy,

to tea time and movies with the people you admire,

to bonding with people that shape you in unbelievable ways,

to apologies and forgiveness, but never apologizing for who you are or what you feel,

to new alter egos that help you to get stuff done,

to tv marathons and unchanged PJs,

to running, maybe just a few minutes every now and then, but running nonetheless,

to blogging, instagramming and tweeting and everything that makes you happy and sharing it all with the ones you love,

to finishing what you started, 

to planning ahead, 

to saving your pennies for the next big adventure that just happens to be right around the corner..

and above all,

to love.

Happy New Year 2013. ^^