ONE TREE HILL! OH MY GOD!

Episode 9 - season 4 - Some You Give Away

Probably one of the BEST episodes I have seen so far - of all seasons. Absolutely wicked. If you're not a fan, you must watch the episode - it's on YouTube. =| I've got butterflies in my tummy still.. And I'm SO ANXIOUS for the next bit.

=|

Sweet November and Socks

I've always wanted to keep this title! =D Yaay!!

Let me start off by saying, November is a very strange time of year. It's the 11th month of the year, and everyone spends November, planning for December [Christmas holidays!].. So I think November probably feels really lonely.. Nothing BIG ever happens in November. You hardly hear of people getting married in November, it's usually, "Oh yes. We've planned for Christmas/Summer/Spring". So yes, I think November for me has been bittersweet.

It's been the starting point for a lot of future events that may hold for my future. Along with that, a lot of renewals have taken place, and hmm. It's been a very FULL month, to keep it brief.

But yes, now comes December. One of the best times of year! Tis The Season To Be Jolly! =D Afterall, Santa comes out at the end of this month.. And moreso, everyone has a chance to make new-years resolutions. Gasp. I can't believe it was just a year ago! Damn! This year has flown by! =|

Hmm, I better start planning my new years wishes already. And you know, make a list of "to-do's" as well.

Moving on from that blab. I have just invented a guide to Socks. Yes, you're fully illustrated version of How to do what with which Sock! =D

Ahem. Let us proceed.

The warm and fuzzy sock

Spectacular for the cold and rainy days. You can cuddle up to your feet and feel all fuzzy. Quite yummy! =D However, make sure you don't run on tiles or floorboarded floors. You will fall. These are absolutely great, just don't wear them for long periods, as your feet will get sweaty, and smell very questionable.


Festive Socks

Christmas is probably the best time to buy socks. You get the cutest designs, and it always has big fluffy teddy's stuck to it! =D Also, very warm and also keep the child/cat entertained.. For hours. Ahem



Funky Socks

Now these aren't your usual socks, no no. They come in all shapes and designs! Some may have bobbles, others may have sequins and so on. These are the best to wear at part-ays, where people can compliment you! But if you're a hermit (like myself =D) They will keep you so entertained, in the middle of the night, when your [imaginary] friends have gone to bed.. =D

Polka Dots Socks

Depending on whether you are into polka dots or not, they are quite.. Interesting. A lot of them are cute, but too many dots gets boring after a while as well. You DO need more than dots on your feet too!



Disney Socks

Now how can you not have these! Disney socks are a *must*! It is advisable to get all disney characters, but if you can't, then Winnie the Pooh is the way to go!



The Patriotic Socks One may think, by owning a pair of socks with the union jack all over it, is pretty sad. But I say otherwise. You must be proud of wearing such gorgeous socks, and make sure you wear shorts with this, so everyone can see them! =D I also say, go with the whole Union Jack look - Get the tee, shorts, knickers and vest! Along with the badge and thimble. And, you musn't forget to hold those big pencils as well! =D




CAT Socks!

Probably my most favourite! They have cats on them, with either furry tails, or googly eyes! =D Also, these are the kind that usually have the funny sayings on them!



Plain Jane Socks The most *yawn* boring kind of socks there are. The plain ones.. People who usually don't care much for socks, wear these.. And are usually boring people anyways. And if you are the kind, I probably don't associate with you anyways.. =D





Knee-High Socks

Very school-girl, and they make you feel really hot. These only suit some people, whilst on others they either look far too big, and on others they tear holes due to the stocky legs. But not one of my favourites, although I do have many! =D



Toe socks!

I lourve these. A bit uncomfy in the beginning, if you're not used to them.. But otherwise, they look so funny and keep all your toes warm. They are like gloves made for the feet - because otherwise they'd feel lonely, whilst the fingers are all all individually covered in hand-gloves. Tsk Tsk, partiality!

So there you have it! My guide to socks! =D Also, a quick tip for Women - when you decide to fall in love/get married/etc etc make sure the man you end up with has wicked socks. Plain white/black/grey socks say a lot about a man. Remember - you want to be with a man who wears socks that say funny things on them, and have characters from the disney world/Mister men/other cartoons. =D

November Rain

This song really fits lately.. The weather has been really cold and rainy and the song has that you know, rainy touch to it - In a calm yet gloomy sort of way.. Along with that, this video has been stuck in my head for the longest time. Absolutely beautiful. I have to say, Guns N Roses are definitely becoming a favourite! I've actually loved this song for ages, but it's just recently that I've actually paid attention to it! Ooh, and Axl Rose looks.. Very, very good. Ahem.

Oh, and.. Have you had a Sweet November so far? I have. Look out for more on that a bit later.. For now, enjoy this video.

Etiquette Lessons - By Sanaa Iqbal

Ahem. I present to you, Lessons in Etiquette, by me. Please follow them.

1 - One must talk with their mouth full, whilst in the presence of another at the dining table.

2 - One must ensure that crumbs of food fall out of their mouths, whilst conversing with another.

3 - One must not use a hand towel to wipe their snot. Fingers are preffered, and so is the floor.

4 - Whilst in the presence of another, one must laugh loudly and pick their teeth with their tongue.

5 - One must not use a knife and a fork whilst eating. Hands must be used at all times.

6 - Itching toes and rubbing fingers inbetween your toenails is permisable, if only in the presence of another.

7 - One must make a lot of sounds whilst drinking anything from a fancy cup. Or any cup, for that matter.

8 - Cleaning ears with car keys is also advisable when an ear bud is not in sight.

9 - Thoroughly sucking and licking your fingers after a good meal, not only shows good mannerisms, but also gives the chef an ego boost!

10 - Smelling your socks, after a long day shows hygiene.

11 - One must converse very loudly across the dinner table. If the person you are conversing with, is talking to another, talk over both of them and make sure your thoughts are loudly shouted across.

12 - One must always open gifts as soon as they are recieved. It shows enthusiasm and your actual thoughts on the gift.

13 - On festive celebrations [Eid, etc] one must always ask for presents. Do not be shy.

14 - On wedding cards, one must always write "No Boxed Gifts Please" . You can maybe save up for a better honeymoon, that way.

15 - One must not speak in slang. And one must surely not refer to a woman as a *chick*.

I thank you all for taking your precious time to read this, and I certainly hope that next time whilst you mingle, you take these fairly easy etiquette lessons to heart, and use them.

Yours Truly.

Autumn and Fat Cats

I finally took the perfect pictures of my gorgeous cats! For those of you who don't know - Cookie is black and Frosty is white! =D

Cookie: I think I'll have Chicken with gravy tonight..
Frosty: I wish I was outside eating those worms and sleeping on that chair!

A few pictures of Autumn.. Now that most of the trees are bare, I think maybe it's winter. I can never really tell =$

GASP! SUNSHINE!

30 Minutes later.. Tsk

I think I take wicked pictures whilst hanging out of my window! *Cool face!*

And the tree loses it's fur!

A little bit of everything

The name is Bond.. Jane Bond. =D - Only those sophisticated enough, would understand this little.. Joke.

Ahem. So I disappeared for a while, and I feel really good now!! I needed the time away from all the popularity, and I just needed to step down from the limelight. It was getting too much, you know? But now that I am back, and blogging.. I forgot the end of this sentence. *Strange face*

I went to watch Casino Royale.. And I must say. Daniel Craig, is very good looking! And pulls of James Bond, VERY WELL! I was really dreading it when I heard about it at first.. I was never really a Bond fan, as such.. But I've watched a few, and comparing him to Pierce Brosnan or Sean Connery, I think he's rather slick.. And really cheeky! =D A very nice combination indeed! But all in all, I thought the movie was wicked.. The stunts were brilliant, and don't even get me started on the Aston Martin! As soon as I saw it, my mouth dropped. I mean, Literally dropped. Gasp.

*Drool*.. Slurp

I was expecting Daniel Craig to do a really horrible job. I mean, how could he have lived up to the legends and everything.. But turns out, he did a fantastic Job! However, the Bond-girl wasn't that gorgeous. The way she spoke and the movement of her lips was very strange.. Yes, I look at strange things, but it's true! The opening scene was just fabulous! =D

So to all of you Bond fans, who think this is going to be a let down [and I know so many who already are!], go watch it! You'll be surprised!

In other fluff:

- I have become a dangerous Chocoholic. Tsk Tsk.. I can't stop myself! It's such a bad addiction, and it causes me migraines as well, but even so.. I NEED and CRAVE it. More and more, each day. *Embarrased*. It's not my fault, don't you look at me all accusingly. Have you even TASTED minstrels lately?! They seem even more yummier than usual.. Even boring chocolates like KitKat seem absolutely mouth-wateringly scrum-didly-uptious!

- The Cats. They have become so very naughty! They do everything they aren't supposed to.. And they don't even listen anymore. I actually had to go and put Cookie on the *Naughty Step* yesterday. Yes, can you believe it? He refused to listen, and when I asked him to re-think his actions, he slapped my hand. Tsk Tsk.. And finally, after he had re-thunk [It's a word =P] his actions, he walked off the step.

- I've been going through a lot of old music lately.. It's been fantastic. I've missed it all for so long.. And it felt great! I've just realised that all that Backstreet Boys and co., stuff is just.. Absolute crap compared to this. Yes, I actually said that! It takes a lot of me to say something like that, so you can imagine how brilliant this music is! Here is a glimpse of what I mean..

- I finally, FINALLY finished all my UCAS stuff. Cross all of your fingers for me, please!

- I plan to go to Prague and Tuscany soon. I don't know how or when, but I will! =D But then again, I so know I'll end up in Dubai *Whistles innocently*

Anywho, I shall go now, but for now.. Enjoy his gorgeous jaw bones. And face. And Eyes. You get the picture.

Hello Danny! *Wink Wink*

Saw 3

It's been two hours since I've been back from this movie. Saw III.. Hmm. It took me a while to make my decision on what I think about it.. And here is what I've gathered, so far:

I went in expecting something similar [but new and exciting!] to the first and second, obviously. Since everyone warned me that it had more gore than the previous films, I was really looking forward to it. But for some reason I lost interest in the first half of the movie. The "tests" that these people were put through, was nothing quite different.. Yeah, the ending was.. Interesting. Yet it didn't get me all "GASP! That's what it was all along" kind of thing. There were no jumpy bits, or things that really made me freak out. The skull-drilling-opening bit was gory, but even so.. Still not so convincing.

This one to me, seemed mainly about Amanda's story. How it all happened, how she became a part of the whole thing.. Maybe the fourth part [if there is] will be all about John's story. And the fifth, about the new Jigsaw, who may aswell be the man at the end of this part. Tsk.

I kept telling Smelly how scared I was of it.. But to be honest, I really wasn't that frightened by it. The gore was definitely excessified in this one, but that didn't really scare me. What did scare me though, was the previews for Mel Gibson's Apocalypto.. Now that looks STRANGE!

I definitely agree now, that *horror* movies are becoming too formulaic.. There is the odd one that is quite different, and makes a big hit.. But then the others start following on to that, and well.. So on. I think it's time that I watch the older horrors - The Exorcist/The Omen [NOT the new one!]/The Poltergeist and ofcourse, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre., Maybe then I'd have something to compare the rest with.

Finally - The ending was okay, and some may even start liking John/Jigsaw. The film seemed short, and this time it did fail to keep me interested. I guess it lost its essence; it has been made 3 times. If there is a fourth part, I don't think I'll be thrilled about it..

To all of you, who haven't yet seen it.. Wait for it on DVD.. Unless you are interested in seeing ankles being torn off and body's becoming completely twisted, on the big screen!

Memory Lane

"Chalte Chalte.. Yun hi koyi, mil gaya tha.." Everytime I hear this song, this particular memory comes to my mind..

We [Dad, mum, me, shafina and anisa] were going home from dinner in Jeddah. The windows were slightly open, and this song was playing. My dad gently drummed his fingers on the steering wheel, whilst we stood in traffic. He did that when he enjoyed a song. We were all quiet, the only thing you could hear was my dad humming along.. I guess we all loved to hear his voice.

"Chaudavi ka chand ho..Ya aftaab ho, jo bhi ho tum khuda ki kasam, lajawaab ho.."

It was during the years we were living in Abu Dhabi.. It was a cold night, and we were driving back home from Dubai. The windows were down, and the wind was touching my face. Even though I was completely frozen, I somehow felt so warm..
We were driving fast, through the highways.. There were street lights that were perfectly lit, with gorgeous trees at either side of the roads. I remember looking out of the window, to witness the most beautiful view of the night sky. This song was playing, and my dad was singing along to it.. I couldn't make out for a while, who was the real singer.. Since I was the only one in the backseat [shafina and anisa were not there], I stretched out in the back.. And just closed my eyes, and heard my dad sing bits of the rest of the songs.. Until he said to my mum, "I think she's gone to sleep.. Was she feeling better today? Her fever was high yesterday.. Maybe she should sleep next to us tonight."

Memories like these, don't make me sad or make me cry. I feel so lucky to have gone through everything I have.. Because now, whenever I want to.. I can witness them, all over again.

- I'm not depressed - before everyone starts questionning. -

Maturity

Whilst growing up, my sisters always told me of their childhood [not that I've really grown up, and not that they've stopped telling those stories either]. It sounded like the "perfect" thing, ever. Riding bicycles straight after school, hiding from dad and watching "Home and Away".. Or waking up early to go digging in the back garden for some fresh snails and ladybirds, to make some sort of "Magical Potion".. That's just the beginning of the many wonderful stories I've grown up with..

Shafina always used to tell me that I never really had much of that.. I mean, yeah I had [ahem. *Have*] imaginary friends, and had all those toys and everything you have when you're a little spoilt girl.. But I never had that kind of atmosphere. The riding-your-bike-and-racing-to-the-sweet-shop, to see who could buy the most with their left over eid money. I had stuff like, doll houses, Kitchen sets, kitchen trolley sets.. And so on. I always used to bug Anisa to play with me, but obviously she thought she was too *cool* to play with me. *Cough Cough*..

I was looking through my older blog entries over the past few days.. And I was so.. Shocked. I've changed so much. I write about such depressing things. Such.. low and boring entries.. Surely, nothing that drastic has happened to me for me to become such a serious person, overnight. For heaven's sake.. I'm only 18!

Looking back at when they were 18.. They were SO different.. Shafina was just leaving her "I-love-Coolio-but-Oasis-is-better-phase".. She made friends that were so laid back, and I hardly ever heard of their *problems*.. I mean yeah, whilst growing up you naturally witness something or another that isn't very nice - Parents fighting; Friends betraying you; Your first [or second] rejection from the guy you thought you'd marry and have kids with.. And so on.. Sometimes, you witness something that is far worse than all of this - Death; Critical life situations; Leaving someone you love.. Etc. But when Shafina was in school, all we ever heard of was funny stories.. How her best mate banged the car door on her leg on their prom day.. Or how they'd always make plans to go somewhere, but stay in instead and watch the same movie again and make the same sandwiches again. Whatever it was, they were content. Her and Anisa have silly memories like that to laugh at, all their lives..

However.. Since then.. The world has gone "wonky".. Girls at 12 have babies, and kids at 10 have been found taking drugs.. Some of us have been forced to grow up so quickly.. Whilst others stay immature till they're 30 or so. I mean, at this age I find myself contemplating about such adult-ish matters. Yeah, I know I can't stay a baby forever.. But I'm 18!! And yet, I find myself in constant deep thoughts which make me DEPRESSED.. Something that wasn't even familiar with the young generation till about 15 years or so ago. I mean.. I actually have moments where I need to be reassured that I am loved and doing successfully at college. Isn't that what people need during their stages of mid-life crises? Why so.. Am I that way? Why do I think so much? Why can't I go out there and have fun and do silly things?? Why am I always so gloomy?? Sigh.. This isn't the age for it.. Well, it's never really the age for it.. But, especially now. When your life is just getting started, and you act like you're 65 and say things like " Why*back in the day*..".. Seriously, how old do you think you are? Do you really want to look back on your life and say "I didn't live.." I guess not..

We're all still so young. Yeah, life does move fast. Massive issues arise.. But why should we need to deal with them with long faces and cry ourselves to sleep every night? You're put through all the trivial things, so that each time you come out on the brighter side of life.. That should be something to look forward to. Isn't it?

Why not start tomorrow, by telling someone you love them.. Or.. By smiling at the bus driver who looks ever so tired.. Try that. It makes a big difference in their day, and makes you feel happier too.

So here's wishing you all, a better day tomorrow.. Wake up with a happy memory or something that makes you smile..

Something

..And I would wait right here forever
just to be where you are
and I would trade it all in a second
just to be where you are

I don’t have all the answers
but one thing I know is that
where you are going is where I want to go
don’t have all the words to tell
I know cause I’ve already tried
all I know is that when you are here
you make me feel alive..

I love Lifehouse.. This song [Just to be where you are] and these particular verses.. Have been playing in my mind all day. Fits perfectly, I guess..

Yummy Yummy

Okay, so maybe there are good things to winter..

- I get more socks/scarves and everything warm to wear!

- Yummy hot drinks like - HOT CHOCOLATE [by the way, I make the best hot chocolate, ever. *Proud Smile*] and well, hot chocolate are always availabe anywhere you go. The best part is, you always feel like having a nice hot cup of it in your hand, whilst you wait for the trains early in the morning.. You are in your massive jacket, with layers of jumpers and tee-shirts, and a nice warm cuddly scarf.. And whilst the morning mist slowly moves away, all you can feel is the nice hot steam of the gorgeously yummy drink. =D Sigh.. Okay fine! I do like winter.. Just hate the early nights.

- Sleeping is the best thing in Winter [as it is in all seasons].. You wear your warmest jammies and biggest jumper. Your fluffy socks make your feet get all lovey dovey with the blanket.. And sigh.. Even if you have 3 - 4 hours of sleep, you sleep like a log. I hate waking up, as most of you may know. I am no where near a morning person. I can snap at you, and say rude things to you, and not even apologise. =D And in Winter, it gets worse. I actually start crying in the morning. I mean with tears and everything. That is how traumatic the event is for me.

- Call me childish [And yes, I know I am =P], but I love the smoke that comes out of your mouth everytime you talk/etc etc. I keep doing it, just for the fun of it.. And act like I'm smoking [NOT that I want to, before you all start questioning!]. =D

- Cats become really fat in winter. Well, at least mine do. They literally start hibernating and go fluffier and heavier by the day. =D It's absolutely gorgeous.. I mean, it's not like I don't go mad over them when they aren't fluffy, cause they're always fluffy and fat.. But they seem even cuter.. Do I make any sense?!? *Think*

- SNOW! Now come on.. That has to be the best part of Winter. The white fluffy things that fall from the sky! =D It's probably one of the most peaceful and beautiful things to see! I hope it snows a lot this year.. And don't worry, I'll save all of you some in my freezer! =D

- Ermmm.. THERE ARE NO BEE'S! Or atleast I don't think there are..

- CHRISTMAS TIME! I love christmas!! The whole feeling around it, is just undescribable! The chocolate calendars are already out.. I think I'm going to get myself a Winnie The Pooh one this year. Last year was a Galaxy one. Year before was a Milkybar one.. And year before that was Cadbury's! It's about time I get a Disney one! =D I still have a month or so to decide.. Hmm, I better think long and hard.

That's it from me. I've got Tonsilitis and now, a cramp in my leg. So I'm going to go and study for my test tomorrow! =( Have a great start to winter, everyone! If it makes you happy, take out all your warm clothes and socks and scarves out on the bed.. And just start smiling! =D It's very exciting. It honestly is. *Nods*

Ooh, before I forget.. [And no, I'm not copying Smelly] - Good Luck to everyone who has exams coming up in the next few weeks!! Study hard *Grr* and DON'T eat cheesecake Ice creame with butterscotch sauce dripping over it. I assure you, your papers and hair will get messy. Ask Smelly, he should know! *Whistles*

=D

A rant.

Oh please, it's been forever.

- A2 levels is.. So hard. Now I understand why my sisters lost hair, and looked like zombies. It's far too hard. =( I mean, 3 courseworks, all due for the same month!! Synoptic units, and.. ahh!! I'm going to go mad! I've got about 7 books to read for literature, for over the year. I'm already on my third, and I feel so lost =( Psychology is brilliant, but this year, the whole grading and assessment objectives have changed, so there are more things I have to pay attention to, whilst I write massive essays! Literature is so darned boring, and to be honest, I'm really not enjoying it at all, this year.. Whatever we do, is out of context and so off-track, each time. The books have no griping-ness. Sigh. I wish it was next year already, and I was giving my exams and flying off to Dubai.. =(

- I'm feeling like a really bad person, because of what happened with Cookie and me. He was stuck on the roof again, and it was getting late. He kept miawing to get down, so for a while mum and I left him there, to let him try and get down by himself.. But mister had no idea what to do. So I got on the ladder (one of my many fears - Heights!) on a really rough part of the garden. He finally gave me his paw to carry him off, but he was still very weary of what was happening, so as I pulled him towards me, he held back, hit the gutter pipe, and fell right to the ground, obviously on his paws.. but still. I feel so terrible! I've been chasing him for the past 2 hours, saying sorry to him. I feel horrid!! =(

- It's been so cold this week! I mean SO SO SO SO COLD!! I hate the cold, my fingers are frozen. My nose is stiff. My ears are blue and my feet can't move. Other than that, the grass is frozen and everything is just so damn cold! And not to forget the daylight saving bloody time. It's dark far too early. I mean, Four freakin' thirty! I hate walking home at that time as well!!

- I'm going to go now and dig my head in the freezer.