Frictional Blog 20 [The 3rd Annual Thank You Edition]

BAAAMM!!!

It's Frictional Blog 20! And we kick the final post of 2012 off just like we kicked the first post ever and thereafter, with a bang! First of all, I'd like to sincerely apologize for delaying FB20 for so long, because ... well, I just don't feel like writing/typing anything. I'm truly sorry. But then again, I feel like I don't owe anyone an apology, since nobody knows the existence of this blog, let alone follow and read it. Yeah, such a sad story. Anyway, it is now time for what has been a yearly tradition for about a couple of years now, as I'm thanking the top 10 entities that have been very helpful and supportive throughout the year. So, may I? =)


Oh, and just so you know, I have not write anything for quite some time, so my English may have deteriorated a bit, although not much. So please ignore my grammar mistakes and weak vocabulary, if any. Dang it, whatever the hell happened to my Shakespeare-would-be-glad-he-died-before-he-has-the-chance-to-read writing skills.

#1 - Allah swt (God). Because for another full year, He had been supplying enough oxygen for my body to let the flames inside me stay ignited for another full year. May there be many more years to come. And for everything. Literally everything. Because without Him, I won't be doing what I am doing (then again, what am I doing?) today, nor would I be doing what I've been doing over the last 19 years and whatever it is that I'll be doing hereafter. And for meeting me up with a lot of great family members and friends. Thank You. I love You.

#2 - My family. To my mother, my father, my big bro, my late sis, my late grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and all the way back to my mother. Every single one of them. Thank you guys so much.

#3 - My teachers and/or lecturers. And I am now studying in yet another academic institution, this time the National University of Malaysia. The feeling over here is great, but not as great as what I've been feeling the whole time I was at the Negeri Sembilan Matriculation Collage. But the lecturers are all great. So I have two Calculus lecturers (one being a professor and the other being a philosophical doctor, both of which are awesome), two Computer Programming ones (again, both are awesome. I'm loving this programming thingy), a Basic Economics one (trying so hard to teach me everything, but something just does not click between us two. But he's tried his best though, so all props to him), a Chemistry one (she's surprisingly awesome, to say the least) and three of them who teaches me Physics (and all three of them fall to the same category as my Economics lecturer. We just don't click with each other). If I left out anyone, please disregard my silliness and accept my humble apology. Oh, and all my previous teachers/lecturers. All of you have helped me to become who I am today and what I'll become someday - one of, if not, the best in the world at what I do. So thank you.

#4 - My friends. From those of you who've known me since I was a little boy (I suddenly remember my first best friend - an old Indian man who I knew as Aya. I loved to read back then, and he was always there to listen to what I was reading. He passed away when I was 8 or 9) until the age of primary/secondary schools, and now at uni. And also, my Internet friends, with New Zealand's Jessie Parker-Breese and US-of-A's Christopher Torres being some of the coolest international friends that I have, with honorable mentions to Jonas Seierstad, Jordan Lee, Fred Marvin, James Campbell, Farook Razak, Joel Klein, Jeremy Asuncion and a friend of one of my best friends ever, Nur Hidayah (just for some local taste in the worldwide range of names in this list). You guys are great. Thanks for killing the loneliness/emptiness that would surround me had you guys don't/didn't exist in my life. Speaking of friends, ...

#5 - S1CP7 (my second family). Studying is just not the same without you guys. You guys are like Pepsi - I have a lot of alternatives, but none is quite as addictive as you guys. At least for me. Back in matrix, we stuck together like two pieces of Velcro, which takes the fun of studying t a level never to be superseded. And the best part is that we are still in touch with each other, although we have our own endeavors to be chased. Just like a family. A strong, solidified, awesome family. And here's a strong, solidified, awesome bunch of gratitude for you guys, in the form of a bunch of YESes. YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! YES! BEST IN THE WORLD!!!

#6 - Vince McMahon and his WWE roster. And once again, Vinnie Mac has kept me entertained (although at some times, he made me cringe) for a whole year. Thank you sir. And the WWE roster, wow. Congrats guys, for a great job well done this year. You guys have made 2012 a awesomeness-reeking year for us fans. Here's my Top 10 pro wrestlers (sports entertainers?) who I've owed a lot of gratitude this year: Team Hell No [Daniel Bryan (YES!) and Kane], CM Punk (BEST IN THE WORLD!), Antonio Cesaro, Team Rhodes Scholars [Damien Sandow (YOU'RE WELCOME!) and Cody Rhodes (and his mustache)], The Shield [Dean Ambrose (NOPE!), Roman Reigns (and his awesome voice. I love it when he says "romanreigns. welcometotheshieldofjustice". Yup, I believe that's how he said it) and Seth Rollins] and Dolph Ziggler. Honorable mention goes to Wade Barrett (or, as he says it, "Woi Barruh"). Aaaaaand ...

#7 - AJ Lee. Let's light it up! My new #1 celebrity crush, if you consider her a celebrity. Hey, she has a huge group of followers, so yeah, she's a celebrity. I dig crazy chicks, by the way. *skips around my room* Oh, and speaking of celebrity crushes, ...

#8 - Hayley Williams of Paramore. Yup, my former #1 celebrity crush who has been dethroned by miss April Jeanette Mendez this year. And yeah, the other members of Paramore (former and current) have all been left off this year's list, since they have done nothing throughout 2012 that deserves a "thank you", in my humble opinion. Hayley Williams, I'll see you at Bukit Kiara on February 17th, 2013. You better sing My Heart this time. Please. Or I'll leave you off next year's "thank you" list. You're welcome.

#9 - My best friend/newly-found sister. Did anyone mention "crush" just now? Then this name needs to be here right away. My ever-so-sweet, ever-so-kind, ever-so-cute newly-found sister! As I said last year, this is kinda self-explanatory. But I'll take some time to explain, nonetheless. Have you ever feel tired of living? I used to feel that way. But then I found someone who is constantly reminding me of reasons to look forward to anything and everything in life. Constantly reminding me that life is a lengthy road that is not gonna end anytime soon. Yeah, it is still a long way down the road. Oh, and here's the utmost important one. She's constantly reminding me of the Almighty One, Allah. No disrespect to any other religions. Let me tell you, this is not a love story. Oh no. I'm not pulling up my own twist of the Twilight saga here. This is a story about respect. I have the greatest amount of respect for her, as she is being a constant reminder for me. I can't tell her how much I really appreciate it. I look up to her, regardless of me being super-gigantic in height compared to her. Haha, you gotta loooooove my slinky sense of humor. I keep telling you guys and myself that I am one of, if not the best in the world at what I do, but I probably won't be doing anything right now if it wasn't for her. She supports me like the land supports millions of concrete blocks built upon it, but I don't think she has a clue. She takes my jokes as jokes, and often fights back with jokes of her own. She's a fighter! That always puts a smile on my face. She keeps me motivated. I admire her for being so strong, emotionally and spiritually. And judging by her size, I most probably won't be betting for her in terms of physical strength. Haha, I seriously need to stop making fun of people and unintentionally denigrating them. If there's a person who deserves to be denigrated, it is me for being a pitiful gelatinous hypocritical tapeworm. But my life has changed. Yes, she changed my life. She changed me. A person who used to be religiously ignorant, is now somewhat "literate", if you may, although not by much. I'm far from being fully enlightened, but at least I have started to chase after the light. I'm looking forward to learn more each day. So, am I tired of life? No, I'm not. Truth be told, I feel rejuvenated. A lot of people to be thanked for this, but here I'd like to thank her for resurrecting me. A good friend. A one-woman counseling center. A personal professional advisor. An elder sister. A younger sister, if you're judging by our heights. Haha, sorry for belittling you again. I should stop doing that. You know what? I can't wait to see tomorrow, and you are one of the main reasons. Haha. I need to stop laughing. You said it's a sign that I'm not confident in what I'm saying. Or typing. Haha. Remember? Anyway, I thank Allah for helping me getting to know you. This is a super-lengthy thank-you note, just to let you know that I appreciate you. I can't summarize the amount of respect, gratitude and love (as your brother, of course) that I have for you. Being your personal portable dictionary is the least I can do. Thank you so much sis. =)

#10 - Noorel Yaqin. Yes, myself. Now THIS, THIS is self-explanatory. Haha. Thank you for being good to yourself. For not drinking Pepsi for ... wait for it ... 3 STRAIGHT MONTHS BAYBEE WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO~!!! For not trying cigarettes, alcohols or any of those weird shiznits. I'm gonna be straight edge for my whole life! For being myself, standing on my two feet. Despite all the challenges thrown against me. Despite all the backstabbing and facecrushing moments throughout the year. Despite almost losing the ability to stand and walk when I was 7, and a whole lot other times thereafter. Despite being loved and hated for all my life. Yeah, I copied my last year's "thank you" wish. It's my blog! Haha.

And that's it! May there be many more years to come. We can only hope and pray. So check out all my other posts (sorry for the lack of posting), add me on Facebook (sorry for the lack of posting on here as well) and follow me on Twitter (and sorry for the super-duper-ultra-hyper-mega-giga-kilo-tera lack of tweeting, too). Thanks for reading! I love you guys! Until next time. Make sure you'll be there.

All of the Glory be to Allah swt.
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