The weirdo

Out of the blue, I was told by Kamilah that she had a fractured ankle. So, I paid her a visit during the morning to check on how she was doing. Thankfully, her injury wasn't too serious. Rather, I actually found it amusing, when she told me that she was laughing instead of crying in pain, when she fractured her ankle. Don't you think it's normal for one to cry in such situation? Well, in her case it's a completely different story. After all, she's already a bit of an oddball to begin with.

It's been quite some time now since we last met up with each other, so it isn't surprising that we had lots to talk about today. Seriously, time really flies when you're having fun (especially when you're eating). Without realizing, it was already time to go home.

The toothsome cake

We bought a cake as a celebration of my brother's twentieth birthday. All I can say is the cake was absolutely scrumptious, not the person. Cappuccino cheesecake with some white chocolate sticks as decoration, doesn't that makes you start craving for it? Well, it did for me as I was the one who actually picked it. A delectable choice indeed or so I would like to say.

Last but not least, I would like to wish my brother, Happy Birthday.

And....
Ps: If you're reading this, I would like you to know that you're actually tone-deaf.

An exhausting day

After all those delays and procrastination, I finally decided to go for my driving test. Alas, the whole thing isn't as simple as it may seem. There's so much that I have to do before I can even get hold of the steering wheel.

By daybreak, I was already wide awake for some inexplicable reasons. I then, did the "usual stuff" such as brushing my teeth and getting dressed. Since there's some time left to spare, I dawdled through breakfast.

As agreed, the driving instructor came to pick me up approximately at 7.30 am. It took about almost an hour, from my house which is situated in Ampang to Bangi and vice versa. At the driving school, we had to listen to one of the instructor's "talk" for 5 frigging hours regarding the rules of driving and so. It was so long and tedious, that I nearly dozed off a few times but sadly, my aching back or should I say my sore butt, prevented me from doing so.

I was already dog-tired when I was on my way home. To make matters worst, it started raining cats and dogs. I could barely see anything that was lay stretched beyond the windshield or windows of the car. Due to the rain, the roads became congested and clogged. By the time I got home, I was already half-dead.

Gintama

My Reviews:

Gintama takes place in Japan which have been taken over by Aliens or better known as Amanto since the late Edo period. Due to the "Sword Abolishment Act", there were only a handful of samurai's left. Among them, Sakata Gintoki is depicted as an extremely laid-back samurai who carries a bokuto (wooden sword). Together with Kagura, a seemingly normal girl with an enormous appetite and monstrous strength, and Shinpachi, your typical bespectacled adolescent, they'll take up odd jobs to fill their stomachs and pay their rent?

Gintama can be classified as an action, parody type of anime with a pinch of science fiction. The series is exceedingly funny despite being episodic. There are also several action sequences that would put other series to shame, although in reality, its all about comedy. To be honest, among all the "shounen" animes I have watched, I have never encountered a series who the main protagonist actually lacks the motivation to do anything and has an obsession for sweets. That itself already makes the show unique and intriguing. Alas, it's such a pity that many tend to get put off by the series.

Speaking of which, the characters are actually the ones that make the series incredibly ludicrous with their various personalities. I especially liked how the mangaka (author) managed to maintain the jokes without being repetitive, even after 150 episodes. To exaggerate something so insignificant can be regarded as gintama's second nature. I mean, have you ever seen a character, abruptly ends their long, drawn out fight to just take a dump? Or a character, going to great lengths just to get the latest "Shounen jump"(comic) issue, leading to situations such as amnesia? More or less, most of the characters in the series have one thing in common which is their contradictory statements.

The art in gintama is fairly mediocre, although the animation during the fighting scenes are extremely fluid and top-notch. The opening and ending themes are pretty catchy too. It fits the atmosphere of the show.

It's kinda sad that this series is either disliked or not known to many. No doubt, gintama is not everyone's cup of tea but still, I highly recommend this anime any time and day.

Digging up the past

I've been contemplating for awhile now whether i should start a blog. With some continual pondering, I finally made one. It's still kinda unexpected because I don't really have anything much to write about myself nor my daily routines. It's utterly mundane.

Here's a list of things I do - I eat, I sleep, I watch anime (japanese cartoon)...and it's back to square one. Please be informed that I do have a life. It's just that I'm not in the mood to "lepak" with friends at the mall and listening to them blabbing on and on. You think that's what teenagers usually do? As for me, I don't think that's the case. It's more like listening to granny's repetitive stories. Although it can be entertaining at times, it can also be a tad annoying too. Nevertheless, though there may be a little contradiction here, I still enjoy my friend's company. Nothing can replace the warmth and kindness (not forgetting headaches) which they have given me. They (Kam, Bhua and G gee in short) are irreplaceable pals who will not be forgotten easily with time.

We have all started to part our own ways ever since we graduated from high school. All taking a step into adulthood and towards the distant future. Of course, we still keep in touch with each other.

Believe it or not, somehow this made me recalled the past. Looking back, those were the good old days. We shared our joy and laughter with each other. But unfortunately, the road of friendship is one hell of a bumpy ride. There were certain times we felt suffocated and saddened by it. But look at the bright side, since we managed to retain our friendship till this very day, it proved that our trust in each other cannot be broken easily like a chain that binds us together. Haha. It sure sounded corny, but what the heck?.

Ooo, I didn't plan on writing this much. So with that, I would like to end my little reminiscing here. Until next time....when i ever feel like writing. ;P