My 1st Article for The Brunei Times..

Hey my dear blog-readers.. Urm, am so not active in producing any good materials this lately.. Truly speaking, my life is getting very challenging.. So i really need to prioritize things in life..

I wasn't supposed to work in the weekend.. But last week, i was assigned to this one event.. Assigned to represent The Brunei Times, to cover the event..

Initially, i was quite reluctant to agree but knowing that the event that i need to cover is the 'Concerts @ The Playground" at Jerudong Park Mini-Amphitheatre, i immediately accepted the assignment..

Am a big fan of ZulF.. I just couldn't afford to miss this opportunity to go and see him.. Well, its not the first time tho.. Hahaha.. Below is my drafted version of the article..

Bandar Seri Begawan,
Written By: Faisal Haji Salleh
Pictures By: Faisal Haji Salleh

In line with the rebranding of The Jerudong Park Playground as a family oriented theme park, The Jerudong Park Country Club organised a ‘School Holiday Family Entertainment’ entitled ‘Concerts @ The Playground’.

About 100 people attended the concert which was held at The Jerudong Park Mini-Amphitheatre, in conjunction with the first term school holidays. With the objective to strengthen the family bonds and friendship, the concert at the same time give opportunity for local artistes to expose themselves to the general public.

The concert began with the performance by our local band, Atmosphere Band. Their performance was interesting and the showmanship was immense.

ZulF then entered the stage to loud cheers and started with a melodious medley of his popular love songs from Chantik, Dari Mata and Kau Adalah Cinta. He also sang Terima Kasih Cinta, a song originally sang by the Indonesian singer, Afgan. ZulF has a great stage presence and charisma in his singing.

This followed by the appearance of the beautiful singer, Maria. She sang two songs, Waktu and Jangan Ada Segi Tiga. Her performance was effortlessly superb.

RTB Most Popular Singers, ZulF and Maria singing "Hanya Memuji".

The main highlight of the concert was the outstanding duet performance by both ZulF and Maria, singing a famous local hits entitled ’24 Hours’.

The concert lasted for almost 2 hours. Present to watch the concert was the General Manager of The Jerudong Park and Country Club, Russell Finney.

Thanks for the great show!!

Blog-working~

Does the word exist? Hahaha.. As i care.. Well, at the moment am at my office.. Its a very tough busy job.. I almost cant handle it.. Nahhh..

This is going to be a very short updates.. Ehe.. At the moment am not feeling very well.. Been more than 2 weeks already.. Even during my 'Shell' presentation, i was sick.. Am not expecting too much but i do hope that i'll be offered the job..

Right after the whole 'Shell' experience, i immediately reporting for duty with The Brunei Times.. Here i am, blog-working.. Am loving it.. I kinda love my job.. In fact, it didn't challenge my accounting knowledge at all.. How good can it be? I could ask nothing more.. :P

Well, as per the AF7, this week they'll be singing a medley of two songs for every one of them.. Its something very new to the AF.. Introduction of new element(s)..

Owh yeah, last Sunday i went out with my A+ best friends for a BBQ-picnic session at the Muara Beach.. It was fun.. It was a fine great day.. It would have been better if only my health condition could allows me to join them 'swim and play' with the wave..

I booked the place, then i had to leave them for awhile coz now am back to my teaching profession.. I had a few students as of now.. Am teaching Economics.. Ehehehe.. :)

What else? Owh i was called for few job interviews next week.. But i plan to come to one of the interview only, that is the TAP.. Am happy with my current job, so wont come to the other interviews.. Lets give other people the chance to get employed..

I knew it, no matter how good u'r, being jobless is always not easy.. Ur two years of saving can easily ran out in just 3 months time.. Sad, but its true.. At least, that is what happened to me..

Do not be too choosy.. But dont be too desperate either.. It will only waste your time.. I believe you dont want that to happen.. Trust me, u'll ended up regret for accepting such offer..

Somehow, dont be surprised if once u got a job.. Then more job offers would come to you.. So make a wise decision.. It better to wait rather to act desperate..

McDee-ing..

Sometimes, McDeee-ing can be so much fun.. Well this afternoon, right before my teaching time.. Went to Baiduri Bank to deposit some cash.. My so-called 2nd fixed saving apart from my SCB accounts..

Then had a quick McDee-ing session with Hanna, Schiz and Mamat.. Had the Spicy McDeluxe.. Nyummy.. Am loving it~

I had to make my move at around half past 3pm.. Then, i joined them again after my teaching session.. Had a caffe latte at Ideal with them.. Went to the Ideal, Gdg properties.. Hanna ordered the Belgium Waffle..

Late that evening we went to Yajuta.. Schiz and Hanna bought some CDs.. Need to go home early tonight coz cant wait to watch the Finale of Gangstarz season 2.. What i have to say here is that, i dont like the outcomes.. Whahaha.. It was okay though..

Si msg came to my house around quarter past 12 and went home late.. We talked about so many things.. We have a lot in common..

Merenung kehijauan bumi menjadikan kehidupanku ini tenang.. Hijau.. Hijau.. Hijau.. Di sebalik kepesatan dunia, hadirmu semakin berkurang.. Ku perlukan ketenangan itu dalam hidup yang semakin mencabar ini.. Jgn kau pergi dariku..

Finally it comes to an end..

Actually i could just update my previous posting on the AF6 final but i just want to do this in a clean new sheet.. Whahaha.. Otherwise, the posting will be very long..

Ok, what is my review for the AF6 final? Keep on reading!!

Well the show started kinda okay with a good opening performance from Adam.. He is a good dancer.. But the performance was a lil bit too Rain-ish.. Whahaha.. The music was a lil bit more on the King of Rock, M.J.. :p

Lets move on to the so-called first performance for tonight..

Toi sang Mawi's song, Cinta Zulaikha.. His performance was considerably not bad.. Wasnt that bad.. I wont blame him for that.. Perhaps, the main reason for this is that i only love the chorus part of the song.. He and the wifee on stage.. Sweet.. Rate: 2.5/5

Then Riz sang his new song, Hanya Sandiwara.. I simply dont like the song.. I cant engage to the song.. Its very foreign to me.. I might never like the song.. The Riz factor wasnt there.. Such a waste.. If he was given a much better song, then he would have performed way much better.. Jazz wasnt for him.. Rate: 2.5/5

Bukan Di Sini sang by Nubhan was relatively nice.. It suits his voice.. The only thing that i dont like is his body gestures.. Ehehehe.. He cant dance.. But it was a good try though.. Rate: 3/5

Nadia's new song wasnt that nice.. I kinda dont like it.. Am not so sure why.. As always, Nadia performance was very very good but she's just plain.. I seconded Adlin suggestion, that Nadia need to have some variation in her performances.. Rate: 3/5

I simply love the next song: Atas Nama Cinta.. I went to Rossa's concert and since then i start to love that song.. Am expecting to see a spectacular performance from Stacy but there wasnt any.. Its not that she doesnt performed well, but maybe i expected too much from her.. Great expectation leads to a huge disappointment.. Rate: 3.5/5

That is the 1st round.. As for the 2nd round, my review will be a lil bit in a shorter version..

Toi:
Paling Terindah.. The song wasnt that nice.. I dont know why.. He performed slightly better that the 1st round.. Ning's claimed that it was Toi's second best performance over the period of 10 weeks.. I must agree with her.. Rate: 3/5

Nubhan:
His new song: Ada Untukmu was nice.. Suits best with his vocal.. I kinda love it.. The music/song arrangement was good.. Slow love song is always my favourite.. Nubhan fully utilised his vocal ability to sing the song.. I must say, i love Nubhan's voice but for no obvious reasons, dont like his face.. Whahaha.. Rate: 4/5

Nadia:
She sang Mila's Aku Lebih Tahu.. Nothing new.. She can perform but its plain.. She should put more colour to the song.. Despite the fact that i dont really like Mila, but i must say Mila version of the song is far much better.. Rate: 3/5

Riz:
11 Januari.. This song meant something very special to me.. I still remember one of my posting was about this song.. This song reminds me of my ex actually.. But that was a different story.. I must say that i dont like Riz's version of the song.. Rate: 3/5

Stacy:
Her new song really tailored for her.. Aku Stacy.. But i must say the song wasnt that nice.. Blame the song.. Nevertheless, Stacy performance always nice.. She has nothing be worried for.. She can sing.. She can dance.. She's a great performer.. Rate: 3/5

My verdict based on their performance:

1. Nubhan: 70/100
2. Stacy: 65/100
3. Nadia: 60/100
4. Riz: 55/100
5. Toi: 55/100

The Result:
1. Stacy
2. Riz
3. Nubhan
4. Toi
5. Nadia

Here i want to share Nubhan's Ada Untukmu Lyric..

Di sana pungguk menanti
Mengharap bulan membalas rindu di hati
Di sini aku berdiri
Menunggu penuh dengan kesabaran

Tanpa manis madah
Janji yang puitis
Tuk persembahan
Hanya ketulusan
Sekeping hati suci

Aku
Berikan kasih
Kalau itu yang kau mahu dari ku
Aku
Berikan cinta
Untuk membahagiakan hari mu
Aku
Sayang dirimu (menyayangimu)
Biarpun nafas ku sampai terhenti

Akan ku kota janji kita
Mendirikan Taj Mahal cinta
Seteguh kasih
Shah Jehan kepada Mumtaznya

Terasa indah pabila berdua
Semakin tiba saat bahagia
Merai cinta kita

Lagu : Zeti Akmar
Lirik : Abie Abdullah

Today is the Finale..

This posting will be a very short posting.. I dont have much time actually.. Busy.. Need to prepare something for this Monday.. Btw, This Tuesday i'll be making a field trip to the iCentre.. Am expecting to meet up with some of the real blogger..

Owh, as for the title mentioned above, later this evening will be the Akademi Fantasia season six finale..



My verdict? Whahaha.. Am not a big fan of any.. Stacy would make a good champion but am expecting for Nubhan's and Toi's performance.. So? What am expecting for is a crazy night.. Not too serious..

Lets have some fun!!

Nubhan song

NUBHAN

Bukan Di Sini (Sofaz)
Ada Untukmu (Lagu Baru)

RIZ

11 Januari (Gigi)
Hanya Sandiwara (Lagu Baru)

TOI

Cinta Zulaikha (Mawi)
Paling Terindah (Lagu Baru)

NADIA

Aku Lebih Tahu (Mila AF5)
Kalut Lagi Mengarut (Lagu Baru)

STACY

Atas Nama Cinta (Rossa)
Aku Stacy (Lagu Baru)

Lirik: Bukan Di Sini
Nubhan's song original version of Sofaz..

Tiba masa untuk ku pergi
Melangkah pergi dari sini
Tak terlintas di hati ini
Untuk menyakiti hatimu lagi

Kau tetap di hati
Tiada pengganti
Maafkanlah kasih
Tempatku bukan disini

(Korus)
Bisakah kau berdiri
Tanpaku disisi mu lagi
Bisakah kau sendiri
Mengubati luka di hati

Reality TV Show..

Reality TV Show..

This week both the popular reality TV show will come to an end.. Yeah, both the American Idol and the Akademi Fantasia..


The finalist for the American Idol are the Davids.. David Archulleta and David Cook..

As for the Akademi Fantasia, the finalist are Stacy, Riz, Nadia, Nubhan and Toi.. (listed not necessary according to my order of preference)..

Let share, what the finalist can offer us:

STACY
Atas Nama Cinta (Rossa)
Siti Lela VS Cinderella (Lagu Baru)

RIZ
11 Januari (Gigi)
Hanya Sandiwara (Lagu Baru)

NADIA
Aku Lebih Tahu (Mila AF5)
Kalut Lagi Mengarut (Lagu Baru)

NUBHAN
Bukan Di Sini (Sofaz)
Ada Untukmu (Lagu Baru)

TOI
Cinta Zulaikha (Mawi)
Paling Terindah (Lagu Baru)

Who will be the champion? My prediction? Owh, i'll update this posting tommorow..

Update version:

Urm.. well yesterday was the final show for the American Idol and it was a great performance from both of the David.. To me Archulleta performed better than Cook.. Huh.. I dont know what will the result be.. Just wait for the result later lah.. Whahaha..

Akademi Fantasia final will be coming this weekend and i have no personal choice.. I simply love all of them equally.. But i might say from the 5 of them, Stacy would be a better winner.. She has what it takes to be the winner..

Wishing her all the best of luck..