the untold, yet to be told...

GoOdByE tO 2011

2012-01-01T01:40:00.000-08:00

2011 began with lots of love, close friends getting married and everything seems to be in its place at that time of the year. Days and months passed as we saw the sun rise and sunset. Celebrating birthdays and all occasions like we use to every year. Attending parties and other functions. Everything seemed to be in its place until the last months of the year.

The year ended with broken hearts, divorces, and lonely days. But with the hope that the beginning will be alright.

Have a blessed new year!

A mAtTeR oF a FeW pOuNdS

2011-12-29T13:05:00.000-08:00

Today was a total different day in my life. I am a regular blood donator of the blood group O positive. What happened today was so disappointing I couldn’t stop thinking about it and that’s when I decided I’d write about it.

It was about 3 in the evening and I was going home from running some errands for my dad, when I received a call from my friend asking me if I could donate blood to his friend. It had been over 5 months since I last donated so I agreed to.

My friend soon came to pick me up and we headed to the Thalassemia Center, and I filled in the donor’s form and waited till my name was called out.

Before they called me into the laboratory, they asked me to stand on the weighing scale and I for the first time, felt disappointed that I was not up to weight that I could donate.

I was missing a few pounds to be eligible to donate. I enquired if they could even take half a pint from me. I saw the look in the girls’ eyes. She was 26, and needed blood transfusion every month. I felt in myself how hard it must be for her to get donors every month. She was suffering all her life for a random mistake her parents had made. She was sure a fighter.

After seeing the look on her face, the sad look, for hope and another chance that the Center may allow me to donate. However, the Center refused, and for once in my life, I regretted missing a few pounds in my life. And that thought remained in my mind for being deprived of the right to donate.

If you are eligible to donate, donate today and save a life!

lOnElY rIdE

2011-10-18T02:39:00.000-07:00

It was Friday, around 11 am, I walked down to the bus stop and sat there, listening to loud music on the ipod. No one was at the stop when I reached there, so I guessed the bus must have just left. The road was empty unlike any other working day.

I was looking to my left, (opposite to the side bus comes) when I was startled by the bus honking. usually the bus driver would ignore when people do not draw his attention to stop the bus to a particular stop. I got onto the bus and saw just one other man on the bus, who stepped out on the next stop. As my destination was only at the end of the bus trail, I thought more people would get on. I sat on a good seat, continued to listen to my ipod. To my surprise, no one got on the bus either.

There were’nt much people on the road. Barely any vehicles. No traffic jam. It didn’t seem like KL at all. I noticed many things I never did. Probably because of the bare streets.

I usually take the bus 6 days a week, and it was the first ever time, it was a lonely ride.

tHe GiRl WhO lEfT wItH tHe GifTs

2011-10-15T20:44:00.001-07:00

started with a “hi”, she smiled

he asked for her name

they started hanging out

for casual coffees, which turned to dinners

he asked her , she said yes

she loved his gifts, enjoyed his presence

in few months

he had to leave, she said goodbye

with tears and hugs, they were apart

he sent her gifts,

for the months he missed

he came back after six months

saw her with another man

smiling the same way she did

and so happened to the

tale of twelve gifts

depressed and lonely

back he went

hoping she would come back

which she never did

she was the girl who left

with the twelve gifts

Is it the passion for work or simply being a workaholic?

2011-10-15T05:08:00.000-07:00

The story of a man who lost both of his passion

Just as the alarm went off, he woke up. Without a word, or complaint, showered and brushed up. Opened the wardrobe and picks a shirt and starts looking for the matching tie.

Quietly, takes the work ID, and drives off to work. Its 8 am, and he sits at his desk, with his coffee, and reading the online news.

Not long before others come in and punch their card, most of them late, he sits there quietly minding on his business. His boss arrives and all the staff head to the meeting room where daily work is assigned.

Conducting major surveys, compiling reports, making phone calls and onsite investigations are what his work looks like. While all his coworkers leave for tea time, he sits at his station and stares at his computer screen and tries to solve a situation in one of those islands.

Though quite, he knows what goes around and about in the work place. He knows all the office gossip that files around, but doesn’t talk much. Instead, his priorities lie in finishing the task he was assigned.

At noon, he rushes home, and takes a quick lunch that was prepared by his mum and heads back to work, before lunch break was over. Around 2pm, he is called to his boss’s cabin, and he hands in the report and the survey. His boss asks him if he would be available for an onsite investigation after work hours and he agrees.

It was a Thursday and all the staff were hurrying to get their work done and head home to their family. But instead he stayed late and at 6pm, left to the nearest resort island for the investigation. He arrived home late, and once he was done with dinner and freshening up, he resumed to work.

Took out his laptop and sat on his bed, with soft slow music on and started on his reports again. His phone was on silent and his girlfriend had called him several times. Things hadn’t been on the track with his girlfriend.

She complained him not being able to give her enough time and he always put her off due to work.

He was typing his report and suddenly his laptop crashed and he was unable to retrieve the data. So he started it all over again. Time flew and it was almost morning. His eyelids were heavy and his body and mind was tired, but he compelled himself to continue. Eventually he fell asleep, and woke up in the evening. He rushed downstairs for some snack and back to his report.

He was unaware of the beings around him. He checked his cell phone and found 15 missed calls. Most of them from his girlfriend and some from other friends. He texted them saying he was busy and went back to work.

He spent the entire weekend compiling reports and surveys.

On Sunday, as usual, with the alarm going off, he showered and brushed. Took out a shirt and a matching tie. And got himself ready and headed to work.

Today was a different. He was called to the boss’s cabin and he was told that due to losses in the company, a lot of staff were being let go. And he was one of them.

Without arguing he left the cabin, and at that moment, he received a text from his girlfriend telling him that she was fed up.

He packed his stuff and slowly worked out of the office, not wanting to look back. He had been a dedicated staff and had not expected this to happen. Then he realized, as much he loved his work, he needed to consider giving attention to other things in his life. Passion his work maybe, but he was a workaholic.

Life-another perspective; who said life was easy?

2011-10-15T03:30:00.001-07:00

I was standing on the balcony of my house and saw the ritual of someone being buried in the cemetery next my house. Millions of thoughts raced through my mind as I realized that death was the time that ended life, and the end of everything that the person was to do here in this lifetime.

Once out of mummy womb, babies let out a loud cry as if knowing the world isn’t a safe place anymore. The baby is born. You are born to this world. Welcome to ‘life’!

Childhood has always been a challenging time for every growing child. Some being treated as king’s children and while others were being brought up in a manner that they barely got those necessities in life, while some were entirely barred from those needs. That’s when people were classified as to if they came from a high class, or a lower class; the fortunate and the less fortunate. This is when the whole known phenomenon of discrimination and bullying started. Getting beaten up by abusive parents on a daily basis or consistently being a victim of rape are unpleasant incidents and phases of life some children go through.

Early age at school, the so called ‘well brought up’ kids start picking up fights with those silent and less active. The theory is not as such, but works the reverse as well. Even the silent sometimes plays the mischievous role of picking on others. And thus, it goes on. The teen age becomes even harder. Despite going through physical changes, the emotional harm done tends to be greater.

Most parents split up at this phase, and children end up being dragged from either parent from one house to another. Step parents along with half siblings step into the families and life gets more complicated. Family crisis rise to infinity and children being the victim, seek assistance from some stranger, probably a boyfriend or so and eventually end up smoking pot or dealing illegal drugs.

At the age of schooling, there are more challenges to be faced. At high school, the guys on the football team or basketball team turn out to be the spirit of their schools, and even if they tend to fail studies, they are treated with special priority and the school defends these kids under any circumstances. On the same hand, the skinny and slender, the bold and beautiful, are treated the same. The money, and the fame is what keeps them at school. It is often a scene we see young girls of 16 getting pregnant to their boyfriends. At this point, some deicide to give up the baby, or continue with the pregnancy, with or without the boyfriend, or on other circumstances giving up the life of learning.

The learning stage of life is difficult, and most struggle for various reasons. It could be money, time, boyfriends or girlfriends or peer pressure, or just pressure from parents itself. The good news is that it all goes away, once you graduate. You thought your childhood was a wreck, and your high school life was a total disaster, but the bad news is that the real part of “life” has just begun.

While some decide to start up their carrier and family, others continue with the process of learning, and specializing in a certain field.

You get into relationships; get out of them, with lots of drama. Some happily married with children, or enjoying life with their partner. Some divorced and raising their children alone. At this point in life, you are not alone. You probably have a partner or children to look after. Life is not about you anymore.

Eventually, your children grow up, go through the whole series of events that you went through or someone else might have gone through. You grow old. You learn to spend time doing what you love to do, with either your loved one or by yourself.

You have seen what became of you and others around you. There might have been regrets, mistakes and sweet memories made. You learn to appreciate them and for whoever you may be, you have to be grateful for what you had in life and not complain about what you were deprived of. Probably the best years of your life passed by you, while you were busy growing up. If all the good things come to end, bad things also will come to its end. And in due course you life ends here too.

There is no turning back

2011-10-01T09:56:00.000-07:00

There are certain situations where we wish we had a “rewind” button or a “Ctrl++Z “or simply a switch that can undo what we have done. Not every time we think of the consequences or the results of the actions we do. In life there is no turning back once the harm is done.

I am not a person with a lot of regrets in my life. However, unintentionally accidents happen. Thus it is these sort of accidents that makes me want a an UNDO button.

To that one person who knows what I meant here…

BaCk tO bOoKs

2011-09-19T10:48:00.001-07:00

It may be exciting or nervous to go back to college after either a long holiday or a long semester break, especially if going back to college means starting a new year of your honors or starting a study session with people you have never met. Having a feeling that it is not yet time to go back to books is not a problem. A long relaxing holiday can make you lazy or your internship that you took during the vacation could be more enthusiastic that you feel it is yet not the time to go back to books. But eventually there is no escape when it comes to time; time to go back.

It is not awkward to have a feeling that you need a fresh and different look for the new semester or the new academic year. It’s always about the first impression, right?

Welcome to all those starting the new academic year for this late midyear! And for those who flunked the previous semester exams due to various reasons, or ended up doing re-sitting exam or had an year repeated, it’s the time to buck up and start over.

Back to books and best of luck with the books!

Leaving

2011-09-06T01:23:00.001-07:00

Some people always remain intact with the phrase, “people always leave”. I couldn’t agree more. Nobody stays forever with anybody or anything.

“Leaving” in the context of a word, means going away. Practically it means the same. Although in contexts of different situations, it may be different as the reason for leaving may be different. People leave for good, to ignore situations and sometimes beyond their own will.

Death is a way that takes away loved persons, without permission or consent. Dead people leave the living. When parents split through divorce the child may have to leave either of the parents. When someone wants ignore the situation or get away from the troubles, people leave too.

People leave for the better they say. Leaving overseas for better education, for better settlement, and for a better life.

Leaving, being a hard choice for some, but it’s a harder choice for the people who stayed and watched you leave. Its part of their life that would go missing once the leaving is gone. It’s the person who stays that dread to the day that the gone would return.

Leaving loved ones is a difficult decision to make. And if the reason for leaving is for the good and knowing that things be better upon return, the wait always worth.

‘Saying goodbye is hard, but knowing your hello is nearer, makes me smile…‘ (Fazy. A, 24 July 2011)

Ramadan

2011-09-06T01:20:00.000-07:00

Usually a thirty day period where Muslims fast (do not eat or drink from dawn until sunset). The month is meant for prayers and most of all, dedicating ourselves to GOD. The holy month is to remembering what Allah Almighty provided us with and being thankful for what we have every day.

However, as years passed, the people have neglected the chances of achieving the good deeds and the blessing from God. Just after sunset, they have returned to doing their usual chores, forgetting the duty to God.

Instead of devoting themselves to God, people have started hanging out at popular coffee shops, rides around the city or just passing time gossiping about other people. This has become the trend of the people today.

Moreover, people have attained the habit of preparing food that is more than enough, for the sake of showing off and eventually the food have ended up in the garbage bins.

Others have taken up the habit of spending time watching a game show on television or texting to win a prize posted in some sort of advert.

But when we come to think of it, Ramadan, is meant to be a holy month solely for devotion for prayers and good deeds, than any other month of the year. And not by any condition, a month for having fun, playing games or spending what you have on meaningless coffees.

God, Allah Almighty, shall bless for whoever shall work to achieve the blessing of Ramadan. And it is for us to work to achieve what awaits.

Ramadan Mubarak!

tale of twelve gifts

2011-08-13T14:48:00.000-07:00

ALL CHARACTERS, EVENTS AND LOCATION STATED IN THE STORY IS FICTIONAL AND ANY RELEVANCE TO ANY PERSON LIVING OR DEAD IS PURELY COINCIDENTIAL

He was a boy in his late teens and into a relationship where he was much committed. The girl too was in love, but always found fault in the boy and complained about it. And thereby, their relationship was just like any other typical relationship. He was to live by her rules and he was to be with her whenever she wished. The boy did all she wanted. And yes, there were a happy, loving couple as people would see.

He worked hard to please her; however she always found something about him that made her complain. And so he worked day and night, neglected daily hangouts and was fully sacrificed for the girl. Yet the girl was not satisfied and never stopped her whining about anything and everything the boy did.

The boy was not a quitter; he was committed and was in love. He wanted to win over the girl’s heart with whatever she desired. Thus, he continued to work hard and tried whatever he could

Hours, days and months passed. The girl, by her usual means, calls the guy for drop offs and for daily rides around the city. The boy without question did as she said.

However, fate was not in their hands. The boy was awarded a scholarship by which he could not refuse. It was his dream to become an archaeologist and given such an opportunity, he was overwhelmed. The only disappointment was the fact he could come back after one year and that he had to leave his girl behind.

It had already been one year to their relationship and his departure was just a day before their one year and one month anniversary. He wanted to prove her that his love was true and wanted her to understand his situation and be committed to the relationship though it would be distance.

He thought and thought. And he decided that he would give her twelve gifts for the twelve months that he was away on the night of their one month anniversary. He phoned his best friend, who was also a very close friend of her, to assist him with buying him the twelve gifts. And eventually he bought all twelve gifts and felt pleased with himself and was felt assured that his girl would forever be his girl.

It was the night of their anniversary. The couple met up. The boy presented each gift and the girl smiled as she opened each gift. She had never been happier. At the moment, he felt that he was the luckiest boy alive. With sad hugs and goodbye kisses, it was time for the boy to leave.

One month passed away from home, family and his girl. He had not heard from the girl. No calls, no texts, no emails either. And each day, he hoped for some kind of response from the girl.

It was one cold evening. the boy’s phone blinks twice. “new message received”. Hoping that it was from the girl he opened it. It read, “thanks for all the gifts, but I feel nothing for you anymore, though I plan to make use of all the gifts you gave me, and not return you any. After all, they were gifts you gave me. I have started dating your bestfriend. I’m happy now and that your bestfriend is the perfect kind of guy I have always wanted. Don’t try to contact me. This is the last you will hear from me. I am getting married tomorrow. “

Hot tears ran down his cheeks as he read her text all over again. So much for the twelve gifts of twelve months.

waiting for you

2011-08-12T15:59:00.001-07:00

It’s not the same as that you were here anymore

There are times that I really want you to be around

But circumstances don’t let u to be with me

And maybe that is why I feel so alone

You may wonder where all my girlfriends are

Well, they too have their life going on

Either being busy at work, husband or boyfriend

And it’s hardly ever I see them

Well, here me out; Life isn’t same without you around

For people say, time will heal

Even if it takes forever, I’ll wait

Until the day we meet

DISTANCE; COULD THIS EVER BE??

2011-08-12T14:40:00.000-07:00

I’ve always thought distance relationships could never work

regardless of how couples tried and wanted to make it work

I always had the feeling that either of the partners would cheat

Or complain about trust issues or commitment issues

Well, I was wrong

I never considered distance could work until I went onto one

It is true, distance sucks. and it hurts a lot too

It’s worse if both partners live across the globe;

When both live in different time zones.

However, despite the distance, what matters is that your partner loves you

For the same reason he loved you first

And that he still has the same trust and faith in you; that he is the same

Understanding boyfriend you’ve had.

And yes, eventually when it’s the right moment

With all the commitment and the sacrifices made

Your loved one will be with you forever, for good, for happiness

Dedicated to all my friends who have gone through distance relationships

And still working through distance

faziiie's photostream

2011-08-11T07:44:00.001-07:00

faziiie's photostream on Flickr.

Google+ : a NeW InTeRvEnTiOn

2011-07-21T07:35:00.000-07:00

The Google+ project introduced by Google is becoming the most popular social networking site within a very short time! Facebook the most popular and leading social network seems to fear this. Rumors tell that some Facebook profiles have been banned and blocked due to Google+ advertising. This being the case, ads, cartoons strips and all sorts of media of sarcasm has been published on both network. Well, there is no harm is checking out what Google+ is and how it works. Who knows this may be the intervention of the decade that beats Facebook. Why don’t you give a try and have a Google+ account? :)

pHoOtOgRpHy; A nEw PaSsIoN

2011-06-05T00:00:00.000-07:00

It was when I got this camera, (not exactly got it, but I had it for sometime) I thought of talking some shots.

I’ve never tried taking pictures, though randomly I do. This time, it was different. I had my mind set, to do a photography day. And if I liked it, I planned to do it more often.

I went to this place called The Secret Garden located at the terrace of a big mall. I’ve always loved plants. The whole place was full of different plants and beautiful flowers. I took out my camera and started taking some shots; I tested on with different modes and played with the camera a bit. It was fun.

Then again, I didn’t talk any photographs for some time, and checked the camera, and found those pictures. And felt like I wanted to do it again… that’s how a developed an passion of photography within me.

I’m not a professional photographer, nor do I have a professional camera. But I do love capturing moments and I am still learning. And one day, I hope to capture an awesome picture!

You may check out my pictures here.

a LiTtLe SoMeThInG FoR Daphine Zuniga

2011-06-04T23:44:00.000-07:00

Brooke’s mum, as we know.. well as I knew her... I never liked her.. her part in One Tree Hill was a mean mother.. I bet no one liked her either. Anyways one day as I was tweeting, I saw suggestions of people I should add, Daphne Zuniga

I followed her and then saw her website.

She is truly an amazing woman. The evil mum was just a character. I look forward for knowing more about her some day, for I appreciate her work and I believe more people should be like her.

cHeCkInG iN.. tElLiNg YoUr StAlKeR wHeRe YoU aRe

2011-06-04T18:26:00.000-07:00

It is a popular trend among people to “check in” to places. Famous social sites have enabled the feature of doing so. Such as facebook check in application, foursqaure, iwtiier,

But, come to think of it, suppose there was a stalker, and when someone keeps on checking into places, it tells them where you are. Some applications even provide the map and directions to the place where you are.

At this point, some might think I am a crazy lunatic who is over thinking. But the fact is, in the past there has been real stalking cases and people have gone through serious cases of trauma.

For once before updating where you are, just before you check yourself into a coffee shop... just give a thought..

eXaMs

2011-06-04T18:07:00.000-07:00

It must have been the most stressful time life for a student.. The whole phenomenon starts much earlier. For some 3 months earlier, or for some just a week before. Well, I suggest the smart does it better, they start a week before and go through the sufferings of it while the less brainy ones start over 3 months back. Conversely, it could be the fact that starting to work earlier by 3 months maybe because of the “hard working-ness”. The one-week before people are just lazy, and they urge themselves to have maximum fun and enjoyment. Anyhow, the most important part is to get through. Well, for some, get the best.

The laziest types are the ones that open their books just before the day of exam, or a couple of hours before exam. Probably this could work for easy subjects. But for largely covered syllabuses I don’t think so.

For some exams would mean no meals, just lots of caffeine and no sleep. For others, more food more sleep and a lot of studying. Both methods work just fine. (I’ve tried it). But we tend to do it the hard way; always. Where we live turns out to be in a mess, no laundry done, the bed is probably left neat (either from not sleeping) or a mess.

Once entering the exam hall, the nervousness increases and the legs and hands are so stiff they barely move. You keep looking at the clock that seems to be running too fast just this once. Once the writing time begins, it’s a race against time.

The stressfulness will be over once the last paper is done and submitted. Probably the happiest moment. “Sigh!” You smile at yourself (provided that you think you did well) and walk out the exam hall feeling so hungry that you might as well eat a lot and then come home to find out you left a big mess behind! Its time for clean up!

A fAiRyTaLe CoMe TrUe

2011-06-04T17:45:00.000-07:00

It was the day of the royal wedding. Prince William’s and Catherine's Wedding. Over 2 million people must have been watching the live telecasts all over the world. Interviews, gossips and live broadcasting was excited about the entire event.
The moment we had all been waiting for was when Catherine arrived. Her dress was stunning and absolutely beautiful. The live reporter on TV also was saying so. Critics and gossip columns were talking about her dress, hairdo, her bouquet; everything about her.

As she arrived, the Prince was waiting, just like in fairytales. Her maid in honour (Catherine’s sister Pippa Middleton) held her dress as she walked on the red carpet towards the Prince with her father.

And as she reached the Prince, seems the prince said, ”you look beautiful” Well, she was one of the most beautiful young ladies that would have gotten married that day.

The ceremony began and ended soon. and the time Catherine walked out, she was a princess. An ordinary girl, would she have expected to be a Princess in real life? As she walked out, the carriage was outside and just like a fairytale she and her prince got on and waved to everybody else. Just like a fairytale

VaLeNtInEs DaY

2011-06-04T05:24:00.000-07:00

Valentines day is

Not just for couples

who are in love

But it is a day

for everyone

for single ladies

and single men

mothers and fathers

families & neighbours

valentines day maybe

the worse day for

recent breakups

but its an excuse

for you to dress up

and hang out

in your favourite

place with your

favourite friends

who knows!

a dream date

maybe waiting

those madly in love

theres nothing much

to say of them

buying roses, cards

gifts,, chocolates and

and wearing your favourite

dress to the

candle night dinner

for me, I was with

my friends,

to watch a movie

of the lastest trends

near the fountain was

a crowd of people

then came the clause

“will you marry me?”

It was a marriage proposal

was followed by a “Yes!”

Followed by screams of all

It was an exciting moment

Full of smiles, hugs and laughter

not the best day I spent

but a day to remember

a day to love, laugh and live! ♥

nEw YeAr: A nEw BegInNiNiG

2011-02-11T03:54:00.000-08:00

2010 began with fireworks and promises

Determined and ambitious

some fulfilled some did not

2010 ended after 12 months

Completing its schedule

2011 began with lots of rain

ruining many plans

messing up outdoor activities

parties and barbeques

yet again, more promises,

more new resolutions

new year new relationships

new year new beginnings

ChINa: A mUsT gO

2011-01-25T10:45:00.001-08:00

China, a beautiful country, with lot of beautiful people, It was mid April of the year and the weather was cold. Definitely an enjoyable weather for a person who lived in the tropics.

The tradition being a bit different and unique in its own way, the culture is interesting and amusing. The city of Beijing looks a bit modern than traditional, where you would not see the little houses with cute roofs or much of the bright lanterns. but of course, the sites of modern and development. Speaking of development, they are moving ahead in infrastructure, and technology at an extreme fast rate.

Most fascinating thing is that quite alot of people walk than driving, probably because there are a lot of people living in Beijing itself, or possibly, more people are used to walking. One of the amusing things were that, the roads were very pedestrian friendly, although at some instances the road signs needed translation. However, the people were definitely friendly.

And most of all, the food is enjoyable, as there are so many varieties, you can hardly make up your mind or chose what you would dine. Chinese tea is highly recommended for anyone travelling to China. The night life is bright and exciting, with dancing and most extraordinary performances that you might not see from anywhere else in the world.

Anyone visiting Beijing should see the bird nest made for the Olympics and the Great Wall of China is not be missed. the infrastructure and the well designed architecture is also astounding.

Although most people don’t speak English, they are helpful in assisting the foreign even in their own language.

China; a beautiful country, with beautiful people.

i MiSs YoU

2010-02-21T22:42:00.000-08:00

My heart is now like a calm lake

but there are ripples that only i can feel
i feel though my very being is shaken
wen my love, you are not around
The world without you by my side
is like a grueling pain in the hear
t that will not, never pause
I am suffocated, cannot breathe
tears is all I have to show
there is no way I can believe that
I can live a moment without you
oh, how much I want you so bad
that I would d give my life
to snuggle in your arms for once
and tell you, my sweet heart
how much I love you
and how much I want you in my life

I MISS YOU....

LeTtInG gO....

2010-02-20T22:19:00.000-08:00

I still miss you…
But not like I did before.
The intense aching I felt,
Isn’t there anymore.
I still whisper your name…
Not as often as I used to.
Now it may be once,
Before the day is through.
I still hear your voice…
Replaying in my mind.
But it’s fading now,
Soon silence I will find.
I still long for you…
To feel your touch.
But it’s not like before,
I don’t dream it as much.
I still think about you…
And wonder how you are.
But my feelings have changed,
And they don’t go as far.
I still feel you sometimes…
Maybe you’re thinking of me?
Or maybe it’s just a little memory,
Of how it used to be.
I still hear you say…
No one will love me like you do.
That’s so hard to believe now,
After the hurt you put me through
I still love you…
But it’s just not as strong.
Because I’m letting you go now,
So we can both move on.

ReLaTiOnShIPs MiLeS aPaRt

2010-01-30T22:17:00.000-08:00

I have been asked quite a few times of long distant relationships. Do they work? Why don’t they work out? Is it good? Everyone or maybe almost everyone must have experienced a long distant relationship at one point of their lifetime. Sometimes, they workout and sometimes they end up really messy. Distant relationships begin via online, emails, or elsewhere. They do have advantages and disadvantages. In terms of disadvantages, it is very frustrating that there is no hugging, no kissing and no intimacy at all. You will experience difficulties in connecting because you don’t have eye contact and can’t take walks or enjoy dinners out together. The main issue comes up when dealing with trust issues. On the other hand, for some, the distance can help to gradually open up to the relationship without the incessant presence of the partner. The romance stays kindled because you aren’t around the person 24/7 seeing various habits and routines that can get repetitive at times. Despite all this, the question here is can these relationships work?

To maintain such a relationship is not as easy as it may sound. You must believe in yourself and have more trust and less jealousy towards your partner. It’s alright to meet up times. And being in touch is really important. Avoid writing up long emails or mailing letters and stick to instant messaging or Skype. It works better with modern technology. And most important of all, be honest.

Long distant relationships are NOT EASY. And it has to be agreeable between both partners. In addition to relationships, you’ll need a lot of patience in distant ones. Its either “Distance makes your heart fonder” or “distance makes you forget”. You just need to try. On the other hand, its alright to experience such a relationship once in a life time if you haven’t.

Long distant relationships are not impossible; it’s just about being strong and believing in what you have.

Stranger …??

2010-01-19T00:18:00.000-08:00

Being there all the time

I never noticed

It all started with a lunch

When you sort of dared me

Then, when you spoke up

And laughed at what I said,

And made of me

I knew there was something more

Than just being a shadow

Things changed way fast

Older friends and immature complains

Just because you came to my life

And I came to yours

Not realizing that I too gave you

More time than I expected

Surprisingly same happened with you

I was glad you were there

Not a stranger anymore

Nor a shadow

It was the beginning of

A strong friendship

You told me your secrets

And I told you mine

Dinners and more coffees

More texting and chats

And yet more time together

you were there for me

Whenever I wanted to

It was the perfect friendship

Before I realized, you fell in love

Not with me, but a girl

You saw less of me

Hardly ever spoke

No texts, no chats

No more dinners

No coffee’s

And again,

You became someone

I never knew;

You became the stranger

NeW yEaR wItH a BiT oF sKy WaTcHiNg

2010-01-18T22:22:00.000-08:00

Another year, another chance. To start our lives anew. Each year we resolve with the strongest intent to be better this year than the last. When you come to think of it, 2009 passed damn quickly. All around the globe people must have been really excited having parties and huge celebrations looking forward for a new beginning. A 2010. As for me, New Year came with a bit of sky watching. The lunar eclipse which started on the end of December 2009 and lasted till the first few minutes of the New Year 2010. Though it was a Partial lunar eclipse and I could hardly see it, I was thrilled. Two weeks later, another big, exciting event took place. The Annular solar eclipse. Hundreds of people gathered around to see it. The capital city of Maldives witnessed the 10 minute and 45 seconds of the annular eclipse that will next be seen in 2038. And it seems that this is the longest time an international airport (Male’ International Airport) observes it too. Looking back at the past year, there might have been a couple things that we want to forget and moments that we’ll want to remember. And on this year too similar things may happen. The best way to cheer up when you feel unhappy or upset is by remembering those good moments of last year. Happy New Year and happy sky watching!

B. I . T. C. H

2009-08-02T02:02:00.000-07:00

Wen u see me
u smile and wave at me
You pretend that
you are my so-called
best friend.....
But the next day,
u wear the same outfit
as i did the other day
and u tell me
its pure coincidence
You start liking
the same guys i do
and yet u still deny
You judge me,
but i prove you wrong
You never pay for your meals
telling that you forgot
your cash or your credit card
You lie, u spread rumours
Your comments are either rude
or sarcastic,
But I don't give a damn
'coz i know u'll never be me
and you know you could
never change anything about me
And deep inside
you know its true
You hate me 'cause
you see in me
everything you cannot be
I may not be better
than everyone,
but I'm sure as hell
better than you!
but i wonder when you'll stop
acting like such a BITCH...

yOu MaKe Me sMiLe....

2009-07-29T22:34:00.000-07:00

when i see your name
and when your call came
when i see your text,
i wonder what you'll do next
when you touch my hand
i know you understand
when you look at me
i couldnt disagree
your name, your style
and just you....
make me smile
you really do....

wHeN yOu LeFt

2009-07-20T03:27:00.000-07:00

Staring into the night

All alone ....
but that's alright
I Tried to be strong,
but reality was too harsh;
To love was easy,
but to leave was too hard.
Tried to explain
All those sorrow and pain;
I wanted to keep them
close to my heart...
I see you in my dreams
Every night and day,
I run to be in your loving arms
But you slowly walked away.
leaving your footsteps behind

HeRe ToDaY, gOnE tOdAy. GoNeToO sOoN.

2009-07-07T20:23:00.000-07:00

It seemed cruel in the very suddenness of it, harsh in the abruptness of its reminder that there are no guarantees and that the next breath — the very next breath — cannot be taken for granted. Here today, gone today. Gone too soon. Jackson’s death left those of us who grew up with him groping for resolution, words of summation in a moment when words of all kinds are elusive as smoke….

We've just learned Michael Jackson has died. He was 50. Michael suffered a cardiac arrest earlier this afternoon at his Holmby Hills home and paramedics were unable to revive him. Seems that when paramedics arrived Jackson had no pulse and they never got a pulse back. A cardiologist at tells TMZ Jackson died of cardiac arrest.
Once at the hospital, the staff tried to resuscitate him but he was completely unresponsive.

The 50-year-old musical superstar died Thursday 25 June 2009, just as he was preparing for what would be a series of 50 concerts starting July 13 at London’s famed 02 arena. Jackson had been spending hours and hours toiling with a team of dancers for a performance he and his fans hoped would restore his tarnished legacy to its proper place in pop.

Harrowing leaked autopsy details show the singer was a virtual skeleton — barely eating and with only pills in his stomach at the time he died. His hips, thighs and shoulders were riddled with needle wounds — believed to be the result of injections of narcotic painkillers, given three times a day for years. And a mass of surgery scars were thought to be the legacy of at least 13 cosmetic operations!

Jackson's golden casket — crowned by a magnificent spray of red flowers, was laid for him to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills. His casket was buried just a few feet away from the remains of his long-dead career. Jackson's mother is to be the temporary guardian of the singer's three children — Prince Michael Jr., 12; Paris-Michael Katherine, 11; and Prince Michael II, 7.

No joke. King of Pop is no more…

R.I.P Michael Jackson(1958-2009)

EaRtH hOuR 2009

2009-04-19T02:02:00.000-07:00

Earth hour’ is a global initiative supported by the World Wild life Fund (WWF) to raise awareness about global warming and climate change. The World Scout Association has pledged to support this program and as such all member countries would be taking active part in this program.

This campaign started in 2007 in Australia where over two million people participated. This number increased to over fifty million in the proceeding year: and this year marks the first time the Maldives would be participating in this global celebration. The aim of this year is to seek the participation of one billion people: one billion people to vote for the Earth and against global warming.

‘Earth Hour 2009’ calls upon all lights (unless they are absolutely necessary) to be turned off from 20:30 – 21:30 hrs on the 28 of March 2009. Every switch that is turned off for this moment would be considered as a vote for Earth and a vote saying no to global warming. The basic aim of this program, besides raising awareness, is to reduce the consumption of electricity and with it the use of fossil fuels and its corresponding release of greenhouse gases.

The organizers of ‘Earth Hour 2009’ would like to see the participation of as many people as possible. Your votes would be presented to world leaders gathering at Copenhagen for the Conference on Climate Change later this year. This is your opportunity to have your voices and concerns regarding climate change heard on a global platform.

The Scout Association of Maldives in close collaboration with the Ministry of Housing, Transport and Environment is taking the lead in organizing this event in Maldives. Many programs across the country has been planned to mark the event and reach across to as many people as possible. This is an opportunity for all to take individual action in combating climate change. To make this a successful event and to show the world how much of a concern climate change is to the Maldivians, the active participation from all government sectors, individuals, NGOs, private and public sector, resorts and schools is required.

Across the world ‘’Earth Hour’ has become a time to celebrate with family and loved ones, spreading information about the issue. As such during ‘Earth Hour 2009’ a variety show has been planned at the Artificial Beach Area. The Scout Association of the Maldives strongly urges all islands to plan such an event, gathering the local community to mark this historic event. The Ministry of Home Affairs has assured the full support of all Island Offices, and the Ministry of Education has also rendered its full support on behalf of all School in Maldives for this event.

FlIrTiNg TiPz FoR gUyZ; -Part two-

2008-12-11T05:24:00.000-08:00

Some men and guyz flirt with women primarily to get sex. However, if you put aside that outcome and flirt just to be friendly you are opening yourself to different and much better opportunities. You may well end up with a new lover but if that doesn’t work out you could meet someone who becomes a good friend and who knows who she might introduce you to. You don’t have to douse yourself in after-shave, just take care of personal hygiene at the basic level. As like seeks like, dirty unwashed people will end up with dirty unwashed people!! (how true!!) Fine if it suits you but if you are looking for something else……Keep your options open always!
1.dont walk around a group of women: No woman wants to feel like second best. Refrain from approaching one after another in the same group. You look like a loser and the women may think you are desperate – any port in a storm Even if you are, don’t show it. ☺
2. Instead of saying something, whisper in her ear so nobody can hear. This will make her feel special and is also a massive turn on!
3. girls NEVER ask the guy out, so DONT even expect them to.
4.Concentrate on your conversation, not getting a date at the first time you meet her. Most women want to know what kind of person they are going out with. Make an effort to get to know her before diving in for a date. this will really help.
5.Giving compliments: There is nothing more than a compliment that turns on a girl. but remember, there’s nothing worse than someone giving out a load of overblown lines. Everyone has something great about them, notice that and compliment them genuinely.
6.Your self respect: Women always fall for men who are that little bit unreachable. Don't hover or grovel or be desperate. Think of yourself as special and know what you deserve.
7.Be a good listener: girls would feel appreciated and special if you listen to them. if you think the subject is boring, you can always change the conversation, but dont interrupt.
8.Asking for phone numbers and migg adds: Flirting and meeting people is NOT about trophy hunting it is about making new connections and having fun. If you don't intend to use the number, don't ask. There’s nothing worse than giving out a phone number and not having someone call or chat. If you asked for it, use it. There's someoen out there expecting one!
9.Dont touch! Some women have no objection to ‘touchy feely’ encounters, others are horrified by it. Respect the person until you have sussed out more about her. Touching can be a lovely flirty action, but should be confined to the arms or resting the hand just above the arms and NOT touching, until you know more. Test the personal space by moving closer, noticing the reactions then moving back a little to remove the threat. (it works...!! ☺)
10.Dont ask personal questions: NEVER!!! and i mean never ask crazy personal questions like r u a virgin........ that makes girls feel uncomfortably and they will mostly get mad.. ..
11.Simply engage in small talk and gradually talk about more... let's just say... large things. Then once you have a good friendship, ask her out. 13. being truly yourself: It’s no point in assuming a role you think someone wants you to play because you’ll get found out sooner or later. Be proud of who you are and if you aren’t YET sure how you are at your best, you might want to do some work on it. :)

Remember flirting is a way of connecting from the heart and acknowledging someone. Be generous! Have Fun! ☻

Sky ShOwS & mOrE......

2008-12-10T02:43:00.000-08:00

On the 1^st of December 2008, Beaming through the twilight is one of the prettiest things you'll ever see--a tight three-way conjunction of Venus, Jupiter and the crescent Moon. The lucky Maldivians have witnessed a “smiley face” that night. Apparently this won’t happen again until July 21st 2036! And there’s more. This year’s last Full Moon on December 12 in Gemini. It's going to be a Grand Cross, which means when four planets are squaring each other. This full moon falls in Gemini, so all the Mutable Signs (Virgo, Gemini, Pisces, and Sagittarius) will feel the effects strongly say some people. Once more, there sure will be a sky show…. And be sure you are out with your camera!

I'v beEn taGgeD!!

2008-12-09T05:49:00.000-08:00

Lemonade Award

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FlIrTiNg TiPz FoR gUrLz; -Part one-

2008-11-22T06:21:00.000-08:00

Flirting is more than just having fun; it is an essential aspect of human interaction. It is found in all cultures and societies around the world. It is a basic instinct and part of human nature. Come to think of it, if we are not attracted to the members of the opposite sex, we will not reproduce and human species will become extinct. [HAHAHAHAHA!] Flirting, the capacity to automatically turn our actions into sexual apparatus signaling interest with the opposite sex as instinctively as mice twitch their noses and tilt their backs to draw in the object of their attention.Flirting also is ruled by a set of unwritten laws of etiquette. This will tell when, where, with whom and with what manner we should flirt. So if ever you are wondering if you can master the art of flirting, of course you can, everyone, anyone can do it….

Some girls tend to be shy and hide their opinions towards the guy she truly desires. But believe me, you got to do some flirting, you just cant stay and watch your guy date another girl. Here are some good flirting tips for ladies, girls or even teen girls. I have included teen girls because we basically start flirting during our teen years.

1. Be yourself: Everyone is different. No one has to fit into someone else’s idea of what it means to be a ‘real woman’. The only standard you need to live up to is the one you set for yourself. If you like yourself, you’ll be looking for someone who will also like you just the way you are. Be true to yourself. You will not enjoy any moment of it if you are playing somebody who you're not supposed to be, stay focused and be proud of who you are.

2. Get out there!: A lot of people are asking and even whining that they have never met anyone only to find out that they spend most of their time crouching in the sofa with a romantic movie and a pack of popcorn. Hey! Wake up, people will not just knock on your front door to meet you, you have to go out and be the one to meet them.

3. Respect: Be interesting by also being interested with them. If you want them to communicate, LISTEN! People like people who would listen to them when it's their time to talk. Remember, listening is a part of good communication.

4. Express yourself: Let them know or feel that you are interested with them. Someone has to make the first move and the simplest and safest way to do that is to SMILE! It's a nice way of telling that you are interested without being so hanky.

5. Eye contact: There should be repeated contact. Eye contact is very important; it tells that you are sincere. On your first, he will make sure that it is really him that you are flirting with. With your second, he knows it's him and is all giddy about it and on your third, he might be going over to your table now, you should express interest by introducing yourself and starting a conversation.

6. Whisper: This usually gets their attention. Believe me, it really does. Avoid shouting.

7. Don't stay in a group: If you really want to attract a guy, don’t stay in a group because no man can bear a rejection in front of a herd. Also, he may feel that he can't approach you because of your friends.

8. Be polite: If you are not interested, be polite. You can always refer him to one of the girls. At least, you can practice your confidence in meeting other people and you just met a potential friend! :D

9. Be careful with your words: Give clear signals that you are not just making fun out of it. Make sure to check your choice of words too, your flirting might sound a little sexual instead of a friendly flirting.

10. Be positive: People like to be with people who are cheerful and has a positive mindset. Feel good about yourself and everyone, and they will feel good about you.

11. Getting help from friends: This is used a lot by female groups going to parties. Although not very effective, try walking through a group of men and let one of your friends check out who is eyeing on you.

12. Your accessories: Always gives them a reason to talk to you. If you would like to meet people, you have to make sure that you have something. Wearing or bringing something that can catch their attention. Carrying something that you are interested with is a good point. The conversation can start from there.

13. Set your boundaries: Know what you want and what you don’t want. If you ever feel uncomfortable with a guy, change the situation. Move to another room, find your friends, leave the party or call your parents or guardian. It doesn’t mean you are not cool.

If you have already opened your mind to the basic tips on flirting, then you can plan where to do the flirting tips above. There are several places where you can start practicing how to flirt with guys. Great places to start flirting with guys are parties (social occasions, functions or celebrations), drinking places, learning places, workplace, participant sports / hobbies and spectator events. You can do it anywhere. Go Flirt! :P

It will never be again.....

2008-11-22T05:24:00.000-08:00

I looked back hoping
to see him Still waiting there
but I was wrong he too turned around
and walked away
now it was me
and only me
I looked at my cell phone
And saw his last words,
A text message;
“it’ll never be….”

Its only you..

2008-11-11T03:54:00.000-08:00

I thought I’d write all I wanted

And spill my entire heart out
But suddenly my hand turned cold
Shivers ran through my spine
I couldn’t remember anything
I intended to write
I looked around me
It was dark and I was alone
Only the thoughts of you
Was what I remembered
It was your name
And it was only you….

When i first met you...

2008-11-11T03:38:00.000-08:00

When I first met you,

I was scared to love you.
I couldn’t believe I could fall for someone so fast
Is this really love or just another stupid crush?
I’m scared to love you and then get my heart broken.
I want to believe you when you say
you care about me and always will.
I want to believe that you really do love me.
I just don’t ant to end up getting hurt,
I don’t think I could handle losing you.
You say that you would never hurt me,
You say you love me way too much.
N I don’t know how much you do…
Whatever it is I’ll always love you
No matter what

.....$hOuLd i ????

2008-11-11T02:26:00.000-08:00

Every time I hear your voice,

My heart beats just a little faster.
Whenever I am sad or lonely,
I know you’ll always be there.
No matter how badly I am feeling,
You can always make me smile.
It feels good to have someone,
Who might actually care about me.
I still don’t know if I should believe you
when you say you love me....

i KnEw He WuD nEvEr Be...

2008-11-03T22:56:00.000-08:00

I knew he wouldn’t be mine,
& I knew there was no harm
In loving him either….
I wouldn’t mind him dating another
All I wanted was to be
Someone very special for him
I couldn’t tell when he hurts me
With his jokes & pranks
Instead I smile at him to
Show him I had fun and I enjoyed
I couldn’t tell what I felt for him,
Cuz he might not like me anymore
When I found out he liked my best friend
My eyes filled with hot tears
I couldn’t tell him how I really felt,
But I wished that someday,
He would tell me something
I’ve been waiting for….

at night...

2008-11-03T22:20:00.000-08:00

Sumetimes late @ night
I lie awake & watch him sleep
he's lost in peaceful dreams
So I turn out the lights and lay there in the dark
& the thought crosses my mind
If I never wake up in the morning
wud he ever doubt the way I feel
Abt him in my heart
If tomorrow never comes
Will he know how much I luvd him
Did I try in every way to show him every day
That he's my only one
If tomorrow never comes
'Cause I've lost loved ones in my life
Who never knew how much I loved them
Now I live with the regret
That my true feelings for them never were revealed
So I made a promise to myself
To say each day how much he means to me
And avoid that circumstance
Where there's no 2nd chance to tell him how I feel
If tomorrow never comes
So tell that someone that you love
Just what you're thinking of

20 things a gurl shud remember about guyz!

2008-10-14T01:22:00.000-07:00

1. Guys hate it when you talk about your ex-boyfriend or ex love-interest. Unless they’re going for the let-her-complain-to-you-and-then-have-her-realize-how-wonderful-and-nice-you-are method.

2. A guy who likes you wants to be the only guy you talk to.

3. Boyfriends need to be reassured often that they’re still loved.

4. Don’t talk about your guy friends to your boyfriend.

5. Guys get jealous easily.

6. Giving a guy a hanging message like “You know what?!..uh...never mind..” would make him jump to a conclusion that is far from what you are thinking. And he’ll assume he did something wrong and he’ll obsess about it trying to figure it out.

7. Guys hate asking parents for money to buy girls presents. So they come up with ideas like saving their lunch money for a week. But it never works because guys are always hungry so they end up asking the parents for money anyway.

8. Your best friend, whom your boyfriend seeks help from about his problems with you may end up being admired by your boyfriend.

9. Guys will brag about anything.

10. Guys seek for advice from girls not other guys. Because most guys think alike, so if one guy’s confused, then we’re all confused.

11. Any guy could write out a rulebook or advice book for flirting, but no guy can write out a book about relationships.

12. If a guy looks unusually calm and laid back, he’s probably faking it.

13. If your best guy friend seems to avoid you or is never around when you’re with your boyfriend, he’s probably jealous and likes you.

14. When a guy looks at you for longer than a second, he’s definitely thinking something.

15. Guys don’t like girls who punch harder than they do.

16. Guys talk about girls more than girls talk about guys.

17. No guy can handle all his problems on his own. He’s just too stubborn to admit it.

18. Not all guys are assholes. Just because ONE is a jackass doesn’t mean he represents ALL of them.

19. Believe it or not shy guys are the most easiest to talk to. It may not seem right but trust me

20. When a guy sacrifices his sleep and health just to be with you, he really likes you and wants to be with you as much as possible.

Fun Facts......

2008-10-12T21:04:00.000-07:00

The strongest muscle in the body is the tongue.

A goldfish has a memory span of three seconds!

there are 206 bones in the adault human body and 300 in children

Your dream can only last 6 seconds!!

Starfish don't have brains.

Polar bears are left handed.

Months that begin on a Sunday will always have a "Friday the 13th."

men get hiccups more than women

Most lipstick contains fish scales.

Donald Duck comics were banned from Finland because he doesn't wear trousers.

The world's youngest parents were 8 and 9 and lived in China in 1910.

A rat can last longer without water than a camel.

Coca Cola was originally green!!

The average person falls asleep in seven minutes!

Your stomach has to produce a new layer of mucus every two weeks otherwise it will digest itself.

Butterflies taste with their feet.

A person cannot taste food unless it is mixed with saliva.
For example, if strong-tasting substance like salt is placed on a dry tongue,
the taste buds will not be able to taste it. As soon as a drop of saliva is added
and the salt is dissolved, however, a definite taste sensation results.
This is true for all foods. Try it!

...HoW dId He??

2008-10-08T02:02:00.000-07:00

BAM! Something cold hit me at the back of my neck. I let out a loud scream.

A snowball; someone had thrown a snowball at me. I reached behind my
head and tried to scoop as much of the snow as I could out from the back of
my jacket. I cringed as some of it touched my skin. I frowned slightly and
whipped my head around.

I saw a boy that couldn’t be much older than I, laughing and pointing at me.

I glowered at him, but his laughter continued.

I took a deep breath, forcing myself to calm down. It was the day of my
eighth birthday and my parents let me go out and play in the front yard all
by myself.

I was NOT going to let some stupid boy ruin it. So I turned back around and
continued to work on my snowman. BAM!

I turned around again; this time, he was rolling in the snow, laughing so
hard that his pale face was turning slightly red.

“Well, since he seems to enjoy the snow so much, I should just help him out.”

I picked up a large snowball intended for my snowman’s head and walked in
his direction until I stood over him.

I waited until he stopped laughing hard enough to open his eyes and see
what I intended to do. They were bluish-grey, his eyes I remember this
because of how wide they got when they saw me with the snowball.

His wide eyes quickly turned to slits. “You can’t do that!” he said to me.

“Why not?” I said back.

“Because you’re a girl and girls can’t—”

He couldn’t finish his sentence, on account of the fact that it’s pretty hard to
talk with a mouthful of snow.

It was my turn to laugh and point.

And that’s what I did, at least until he got up wiped the snow of off his face.

He didn’t look so happy.

I took a step back knowing that if I stayed, it wouldn’t end well for me. But
then he took one forward, and another, another. We both froze for a
second, seeing this as my only chance of escape, I broke into a sprint but
didn’t I get very far.

I let out a high pitched shriek as he tackled me to the ground.

“Stupid boots...” I muttered.

He tried to get me flat on the ground, but I wasn’t about to let him beat me,
so I fought back. We wrestled for about a minute before I finally pinned
down. I looked down at him.

The messy mop of curly black hair he had on his head was even messier. A stray curl fell across his eye and a smug smile appeared on his face.

“I let you win you know.”

I shrugged. It was probably true. But I didn’t care. I had still won.

“Now get off me.” He said.

“No.” I simply replied.

“But you have to.”

“And why is that?”

“Because I’m ten and you’re eight. I’m older by two whole years so you
have to do what I say.”

“No.” I said again.

He frowned for a second. But then smiled again. “How about this, if I get
you off of me in the next… fifteen seconds, I win, if I don’t you win. Okay?”

I thought about it. He could get me off of him no doubt, but in the next fifteen seconds? I’m a girl but I’m not weak.

“Fine.” I replied. “Fifteen seconds, that’s it.”

His smile grew even bigger. I frowned a little, slightly suspicious, but I
started counting anyway.
“One.”

He didn’t make a move.

“Two. Three...”

Still, nothing

“Four, five, six…”

He opened his mouth to say something, but then he closed it again.

“Seven, eight, nine…”

His face began to turn red.

“Ten, eleven, twelve…”

Why was he blushing?

“Thirt—”

Then suddenly, lightning quick, he shot his had up, grabbed the back of my
neck, pulled my face down, and kissed me.

I lost count.

I could feel my face heating up as I stared at him, shocked. I expected him
to push me, pinch me, maybe even punch me. But kiss? Now that was unexpected.

“Rayne…?” he started.

I just stared.

This seemed to amuse him because that smug smile of his reappeared. But
then his face got very serious.

“Rayne,” he continued “When we’re older, were gonna get married you and
me. Okay? We have to.”

I couldn’t do anything, I just nodded.

He smiled in what seemed to be satisfaction and lifted me up enough so
that he could get out from under me.

He got up, waved down at me, and walked away.

I’m not exactly sure how long I was there for, sitting out in the snow. It had
to have been at least twenty minutes before my dad called me to come
inside.It wasn’t until I had actually gotten inside that I suddenly froze. My breathing increased slightly and my eyes widened in realization of something. I am sure I had never seen that boy before, but yet…

How did he know my name?