nasi katok owner earns 100k a month!

Sitting at DeRoyale i couldn't help but notice an email from a friend, it linked me to this. I couldn't believe it at first but it truly is an inspirational story. An example of hard work really pays! Reading his story and how he started from rags and now owning 8 European cars i am truly amazed. Kudos to you, and your success!

Now i'm craving for some nasi katok, especially Nasi Katok Mama!

11 thousand blog visits!

I've hit a milestone of 11 thousand blog visits! I couldn't believe it! Is this blog really THAT interesting?

Well my week's been absolutely expeditiously great! It's remarkable how a week passes so quickly. Today marks the 21st day of the holy fasting month Ramadan which means 9 more days till Eid or Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Waking up at dawn is now practically a routine since having practiced it for 21 days.

Speaking about Hari Raya, have you all finished making your Baju Melayu/Kurung? Well you should! And also Raya Shopping! There would be an early paycheck this month, on the 17th! So better run off to do last minute shopping guys.

Have you guys heard about Allen Degeneres becoming the 4th American Idol judge? Guess this will be funnier to watch than the previous ones!

Oh shoot, i'm late! I have sungkai out at capers with the cousins!
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squeeze me xx

Dear Blog,

How awesome is that picture right? If only kinder buenos really have rasta surprises! haha

What's the difference between a wife and a job? After ten years the job still sucks!

Having the long weekend really paid off, i had an amazing one apart from me doing my homework last minute! School today hasn't been a bitch at all, apart from me bitching that is. HAHA. Media was awesome for a change, where my presentation on Halloween 2 was a success! and i still hate maths! Oh how all the numbers frustrates me, not to mention my semi-retarded teachers. At least i don't have any homework today *big smile

My diary post today:
Dear Diary, Sorry for not updating as much as i do on my blog. I hate being private as you know. I have had you since i was 10 and i only wrote 10 post entries? Now you know how committed i am to you, the only reason i started having a diary is because of all the Disney films i watched. Since I'm already in the sixth form i think I'm too mature for a diary, since i already have a blog..maybe a video blog? I'll end this diary entry by saying "I'll update you next year!"

HAHAHA! If you find a green book with a lock on it then that's my diary! The entries will crack you up! Well i was still a naive pre-puberty kid back then, so give me a break!

P.s: heard about the PGGMB reunion class of god knows what year, if anybody knows any info about it, twit me at twitter.com/dulobrado

GoodNight Fab people!

wowza zabanga lambanga!

"No matter what side of the argument you are on, you always find people on your side that you wish were on the other." Jascha Heifetz

What's up?
Well i just got 9 Os! That's what's up!

lo-lo-lo-loved my results! I'm feeling very homer right now. Guess i'll be using that maroon tie afterall :)

chaw people. See all you year11 going to 12 on Saturday!

p.s follow my twitter at twitter.com/dulobrado

bend to the rhythm.

Notice any difference on the picture?

"Examinations are formidable even to the best prepared, for the greatest fool may ask more than the wisest man can answer." - Charles Caleb Calton.

Having the heebie-jeebies? It's tradition since results are out on the 27th, which according to my calender is in two days. Now we'd know if all that effort, spasmodic and streneous nights, note makings, schedule alterations was worth it.
Looking at the bright side, if the results were not as what we expected negatively or postively; you know you tried your best.
I myself have doubts on my results, i'm practically a ticking bomb setting to explode on the 27th. To all those getting their results on the 27th, don't emotionally breakdown if you don't see the grades you wanted, and i do hope you and i get to see each other in Year 12.

It's nearly morning, i should really get some sleep.

Happy Ramadan People!

P.s A Big Happy Birthday to Fayadh Amir. Have a Blast Bud! A birthday post tomorrow insyallah.

Ramadan falls on Saturday the 22nd

To those wondering how i got the news early its because i have a twitter account. I get news tons faster! So guys make one and follow my twitter at twitter.com/DuloBrado

So yes the title says it all Ramadan falls on Saturday guys. No more lunches no more high teas no more nose picking no more swearing and ehem no more private time well up until sungkai; then you can have as many nosepicking moments aswell as many lunches you want! All those obsessed calorie counters out there, you get to rest for a month :)

Ramadan, listed down as the ninth month of the Islamic calender is also the month where the Holy Qur'an was revealed. Also known as the fasting month, Muslims are prohibited from eating, drinking, sexual conducts, smoking and in any form of indulgence which is in excess and of ill-nature; from dawn till sunset. Meant to teach Muslims the art of patience, modesty and spirituality it also is an act to purify itself and where doing good deeds will be rewarded twice as much with the addition of the Te'rawih prayer.


goodday mate! I'm going out for the celebratory dinner of my last puasa free night before results. Won't you?

74th

"All things are difficult before they are easy." - Frank Fuller.

In life we are forced to deal with hysteric stupefaction news, it's bound to happen whether past present or future, it's just the way of life.

On Thursday 2nt of July i found out mine; i was diagnosed with the virus H1N1 or commonly known as Swine Flu. My latest trip to Singapore was designated as the sole cause of the virus.

Indication of the virus showed on Monday where i was suddenly struck by a high fever with the addition of a runny nose, i payed no heed to it at first but it got worse on Wednesday where i brought it to the Hospital fearing that i may be infected by the virus. Scanned and burrowed into, results were given the next day where i tested positive for the H1N1 virus.

Scared? sure as hell i was.

Initially i had a choice to be home or hospital treated, but fearing i might infect fellow family members i decided that being hospitalized was a better choice.
In life you need to sacrifice for the sake of others, i hope my past immature decisions are clouded by this mature one. To brag about me maturing over these 4 days will not be a lie, after knowing of my disease something in me opened up; and from that point on i promised myself to live each day as if it was my last to live a healthy life and try redeeming my past mistakes. I have learned about patience and virtue where time is off the essence, wasting time used to be my calling with my cocky arrogant attitude that needed to be dealt at times. I'm not saying I'm all down to earth humble and happy go lucky but i want a change, a permanent one that is.

I give thanks to the Doctors and staff involved from RIPAS Hospital and also PMMPMHB Hospital in Tutong.

yours Truly,
Abdul Osman
the 74th case.

Prom Pictures

Albums are up on facebook, these are all pictures from facebook. Don't forget to check out Jis's Picasa on the red note on the cd! :)
Cheers all.
Prom was a blast, and it was all because of all the amazing students in our year. You all are just the best, even with our frequent disagreements and coups we'll forever be friends! Sorry for being a bit corny :) HAHA

Mr Muiz's awesome shot...NOT! hahah

Looks like Nazuras trying to keep me standing! HAHA

Mr Yazin, my most trusted buddy. With the Tie to match with Nazura

The lover's quarrel? HAHA

The Extravagant Maria Koh also known as our Head Girl.

I will sure miss you guys soooooo much!

The next 007 movie!

Half an hour late! Gangsters! From rockstarts to rappers!

The very lovable Winnie Lim, gorgeous dress Captain!

The one and only, Nurus my Homegirl :)

Gangster man! Mr Jamal Hashim, my competition? HAHA

Mr Zaeem Omarali, the happiest guy in prom! hahaha

Michael Jackson dead at 50.

This is a special post, a salutation and eulogy to one of the greatest figures in history.

"Michael was a pop phenomenon who never stopped pushing the envelope of creativity."
-Arnold Schwarzenegger.

"Michael Jackson showed me that you can actually see the beat. He made the music come to life! He made me believe in magic."
- Sean 'Diddy' Combs.

"The world has lost one of its greats, but his music will live on forever."
- Madonna.

"Life is not about how many breaths, but about how many moments in life that take your breath away. For anyone who has ever seen, felt or heard his art, we are all honoured to have been alive in this generation to experience the magic of Michael Jackson."
-Beyonce Knowles.

The nonpareil visage of this demigod will forever be known as "the king of pop" with his album Thriller being number one in my book. The world's most successful entertainer achieved ultimate stardom with his Album Thriller being the 'World's best selling Album of all time'. Not only has he captivate millions but inspired others with his charitable notations that heed jubilation but also by his bad-ass moves where in 1983 Mo Town 25th anniversary he unleashed the 'Moon Walk' where know becomes a symbolic dance move that insipered up coming Singers such as Neyo and Chris Brown.

Although being unparalled in notoriety, the absence of his childhood saddened me. Having not experiencing childlife brings great pain and reliance on a person. His music speaks for itself, as it conveys a much more meaning than words itself.

The twice inducted rock and role hall of famer acheived and won most successful entertainer of all time, 13 grammy awards, 13 number one singles and 750 million albums sold worldwide. His last concert This is it which was scheduled to start in 3 weeks time in London was sold out with 1 million tickets sold, where it was gradually cancelled.

The king of pop rearranged not only music but also the world. His influence will stay in our hearts. It greatly pains me that a great figure moved on, Michael Jackson will forever be known as the king of pop with the addition of being one of the most notable influential person in history.

"As long as your music is heard, you magic will too."

Rest In Peace Smooth Criminal.

freaky friday

"He who hesitates is not only lost, but miles from the next exit."

Alhamdulilah, my mother now is on the road of recovery, with the addition of starting her physical and speech therapy this monday. Thank Allah, the wisest and chivalrous of all.

Friday was like a scene from home alone 2. Arriving at Changi at 9 with the mistake of looking at the arrivals under Brunei than Departures lead to the thinking that our plane was set to leave at 9.25. 'Breeze-walking' to gate E22 we arrived pratically an hour early, as the plane apparently leaves at 10.45!
so more unprotected money burning last minute shopping for me.

The afternoon was those splurge-money-on-useless-stuff kind of afternoon where, i practically went into every store in Kiulap. Ended up not using those stuff for prom :(

Prom was beyond words, it was more than a tummy sensation more than an average mind blowing event; it was literraly 'one of za best'. Clad in a white tux, with the 'fashionalbly late' sign plastered on my forehead i took the room by storm, photoshoots were preceeded latter. Performances ranging from Hafiz's amazing voice to Aneikan's TI impression, were admirably in need of standing ovations.
On the dance floor, new moves were performed with old ones gentrified. The food was amazingly great too, even with me insisting on trying the salad and also the missing out of the desserts. Having the dance floor sure does decrease your appetite for food :)
Dresses were gorgeous, Suits were you know suits. Badi Latif the photographer was present with hopefully good shots of me! Year 11 will surely be missed dearly.
Photos will be soon!

The death of Michael Jackson is shocking, Thriller will always remain the best album, i have Thriller set on repeat, savouring the King's amazing indescribably best songs. there will be a special post-tribute for the king.

off to empire
xx

bon voyage

Q: Why did the chicken cross Orchard road?
A: Because of the chicken rice stall on the other side!

Bon Voyage, a french word borrowed into an English meaning; stands for either 'good trip' or 'have a good trip'.

Today should be commemorated, as it marks the end of all Year 11 exams! Three cheers for the year elevens, as not only have you endured the hardest parts of your lives but lived to tell the tale. commendations are required.

Prom; guys now is the right time to anticipate and be excited about prom. Not only has it been 'small-talk' throughout the start of the year, but also the beauty of year 11. Enough talk on exams, that's over! we have Prom to be worried about now :) The white shoes, since i couldn't get it in Brunei, It'll be hand-delivered from UK instead.
Everything's complete and ready for me!, How about you? ;)

Currently i am packing for Singapore tomorrow, 7:45 FLIGHT! early much! Now i realize how big my wardrobes are, and also the fact that i own a gazillion unused or 'one timer' clothes :S! I will be seeing Naqiyyah on the plane!

My mom finished her surgery and is now stable and conscious, alhamdulilah. Thanks to Allah for granting all our prayers, i hope she'll get a full recovery.
p.s i'll try updating in Singapore since Royal Plaza has WiFis everywhere.

watch out for swine flu, 2 confirmed cases already in Brunei

*Terminator accent* I'll be back.......on friday!

goodnight Brunei and readers :)

If those who knows that i had a rough weekend, i applaud you for your silence.
Very recently, my mother has been struck with a stroke and is now in Singapore for treatment.
I will be joining her after my exams on Monday, where i will miss the Sixth Form Orientation but not the prom since I'll be coming back to Brunei on Friday. I'll fly off again hopefully the next day, probably for a month.

Praying will indeed help. So guys i urge you to pray for my mom. She will get well soon, Amin.


I'm praying for you every second, every minute, every hour of my day. Hoping for the disease to recede.

p.s A confirmed case of Swine Flu in Brunei meaning precautions people!

flash of the news.

"What's six inch long, two inches wide and drives women wild?"
Money

Flash News.

- T.R Knight or George from Grey's Anatomy is officially leaving the start studded TV series.
Read more here.
- Justin Denney, a high school senior in Maine was denied his diploma after blowing a kiss to his mom, read more here.
- Mission Impossible 4? a maybe, read more.

With the Swine Flu pandemic going around, plus hundreds of cases around in the Southeast Asian region itself.
This may help you;
8 ways to stay healthy.
plus an addition, 7 foods that fight cancer.

This post may be irrelevant to some, sorry.

goodnight people.

Inglourious Basterds out in August!

Another great movie to be looked forward to, Quentin Tarantino's Inglourious Basterds.
It won best actor award during the Cannes Music Festival making it the only US film to do so.
Its war assemblage film, set during the Nazi occupation of France are said to shake the world on its release in August. Starring Samuel L Jackson & Brad Pitt. visit it's official site here.

Being a devoted fan of Tarantino's works after his successes on Pulp Fiction and Kill Bill, i am eager to see his latest movie.

fingers crossed guys!

p.s check out today's Borneo Bulletin's page 12, there's a small picture of me. HAHA if you can spot me that is! hahaha

pregnant 'man' pregnant again!

Thomas Beatie, a transgender who gave birth to a baby girl earlier this year is pregnant again!
He and his wife are said to be living a quiet life amidst the frequent death threats and hate calls they receive. Using his female reproductive organ to become a father he became quite a media frenzy when he released a photo of his bearded face and a pregnant belly. He just wants people to see his family as a normal one, not wanting his daughter to grow up judged and full of fear.
Click here to see his interview.

I've heard about him also earlier this year, although he is a she. haha. but i'm an open minded person so i don't really care what people do with their lives, since its theirs.

hot like fire!

Today was supposedly planned out, easy and simple. To watch a movie at 2:50 'angels and demons' but apparently today wasn't that day :(
But hey i have a good solid reason for this:

The aftermath of a lorry after being engulfed in fire!

The story starts here, after picking Mr Zaeem Omarali up, we headed to Tanah Jambu to pick Zaimah up. On the way; we arrived at the roundabout with the underpass at Manggis, right at that moment we saw smoke and cars piling up with the emergency squads at bay.

This conversation is in Bruneian malay.

Dul: "Mengapakan traffic ani? mun kereta melatup paham juaku!"
Zaeem: *sticks his head out the window* "banar yo, kereta melatup ah!"
Dul: "Shet! ani batah traffic ni?"
Kani (My Driver): "Itu orang maseh dalam kereta!"
Dul: "Labih jua eh! dalam ambulance awu kali!"
Kani: "Oh iya iya"
Dul: "Ada setangah jam ni zaeem! telepon tia si zaimah tell her kami traffic kereta melatup"
*Half an hour passes*
Dul: "Bah dude! tu sedia telepon kan gambar."
*both with iphones in hand*
Zaeem: "Aku inda dapat gambar ah"
Dul: " Aku saja tah!" *takes a picture*
Dul: "Kesian jua lori atu ah!"
Zaeem: "Confirm K membawa!" (inside joke) *kalau biskita paham bisai!*

We arrived at Zaimah's crib at 2:47, three minutes till the show starts! 0_0 i know right!

Dul: "Aku nampak darah ah!"
Zaeem: "Mana ada! plastic kaliah."
Dul: "oops hahaha"
Check the picture there's red stuff on the ground, i dunno what that is!

So arrived at Chill, Mall; after answering everybody's call and me replying a car exploded. I showed them the picture for proof!
But hey today wasn't bad at all, plus with Nazura, Nurus, Zaim and Yazin meeting us at Chill made it even better!
A million and one shots were taken on Zaimah Zaini's camera! upload soon yeah m?

Birthday Greetings.

Happy Belated to Zai and Ani!

& A Happy Birthday to Kinah! yeah lama sudah inda jumpa :) nantitah bump into eachother!
also
A Happy Birthday to Mr Akmal Japin, when we gonna lumba kereta? aku pakai fortuner ku saja.

My tuxedo is being altered as we speak , preparing for our prom 26th June! a big day ma friends.
I'll update next time about the circulating rumours about "who's wearing what?" & "Who's using what car?" let the rumours rest!

good night Brunei!

the new iphone 3GS half price?

Reading it on the Borneo Bulletin the other day, i couldn't believe this sexy phone is gonna be half priced! So i goggled the Iphone 3GS, the results are: US$199 for the 16GB version and US$299 for the 32GB model.

That is mouth gapingly wonderful! but why are Americans so angry about it? click here for answers.


For loyal apple users like myself, i couldn't wait to get my hands on it. This phone will bring shame onto my current iphone :s

on a break

"The Internet is like alcohol in some sense. It accentuates what you would do anyway. If you want to be a loner, you can be more alone. If you want to connect, it makes it easier to connect." - Esther Dyson.

Had a last minute Geography revision session this morning, with an addition of coffee takeaway from coffee bean. School was surprisingly quiet and serene, with the year 10s having their internal and year 11s(us), year 12s and 13s having finished school.
So now i totally rock in Mapwork, and am quite ready to take the plunge for my geo paper at 8 later.
English Non Fiction Paper is next at 4! brr! i need to get my head into facts and opinions and all those notes!

The revision supposedly finished at 11:15 changed to 11:55 just because of my thirst of knowledge and my "uhuh, yeah ok" answers for mapworks. Met up with my mom at Fleur kiulap for a quick lunch with mango cheesecakes to go! mhmm! enak!

So i am currently being a nerd and since my hardcore weekend revision paid off i had free time to blog.

so, yes my blog is in a semi-hiatus condition.

My-week-long-stressful-exam-starts-now!

Pulverised In Rome,

Manchester United 0 - 2 Barcelona

Stadium Olimpico, Rome; 2.45AM - 5.45AM.

I sat there flabbergasted with shock. We lost the finals! Barcelona gains the title humiliating the red devils all the way. The defense of the reds were terrible with Barca corners everywhere.

Overview of the match:

Barcelona- The likes of Abidal, Alves and Marquez were not seen. But the roster was star studded for sure, which included Puyol, Xavi, Messi, Eto'o, Henry etc.

Manchester United- Teves, Berbatov and Webb being left on the bench. ManUtd started with the usual combination of Van der Sar, Vidic, Evra, Carrick, Giggs, Ronaldo, Rooney etc.

Goals:
9Th minute- The first goal from Barca by Eto'o! Iniesta slide past Anderson sending the ball to Eto'o being on the right flank thus cutting through Vidic and shoots the ball past Van Der sar into the bottom left hand corner.

70Th minute- Messi scored a goal for Barca! Getting possession from Evra, Xavi sends the ball shooting a cross towards the far post concluding with Messi steering a header past Van der sar into the far corner! This here was when ManUtds defence was terrible, seriously.

As a rapacious and passionate supporter i am utterly lost for words, this loss is just urgh. But hey i blame Ferdinands slow reaction to attacks from Barca, still the defence was execrable.

To all Barcelona fans or just fans supporting the team against Manchester United, I say CONGRATULATIONS! we will come back again next season with a mean kick!

Tyson's daughter dead.

4- year old daughter of Mike Tyson died today after getting injured on a treadmill accident earlier this week. "Tyson traveled from New Jersey to Phoenix just to be by her side." stated a spokesperson. Strangled by a cord from a treadmill machine, Exodus Tyson died at 11:45 am today.

My condolences to the family, it really is a tragedy.