Rest In Peace - Free At Last ...

She was 51 – a critically - acclaimed multi - award winning film director, writer, scriptwriter and executive creative director at Leo Burnett Kuala Lumpur. I believe that everyone in Malaysia had seen at least one of her works – Petronas television commercials. Seriously, when every festive season comes, we would like to pay attention to the television commercials by Petronas. Her message was simple but yet thought-provoking...

Her movie, Sepet is a very good local movie for me. This movie showcases the power of love which crosses the boundary of races. It tells us that love should be cherished, should be fought for before it comes too late.

It was happened at the end of July. July supposed to be my favourite month of the year but not this year. It’s not to say I’m having hard time in this month but somehow it’s rather bittersweet ride this month. We experienced tragic events this month - the funeral for Michael Jackson, the controversial death of Teoh Beng Hock, the shocking demise of Yasmin Ahmad, and the case of Swine Flu is getting worst this month in Malaysia. Ain’t the world is having tough time?

Talking about Yasmin, I watched her interview in Star Online. The interview was conducted on 21 July, five days before her death. The interview showed that she was a humbly clever woman. Life is so fragile right? Never thought few days after, she was no longer with us. I believe that the people in media industry will be very upset for the sudden lost. She was close to everyone. I believe that her passing will be the topic of you and me.

Where’s the sweetness of July? Well, for this month, it was many challenges. I always hope that i will have a clear blue sky every morning when I wake up from my bed. I feel that this lovely weather could translate that I would have a beautiful day - but I was wrong. I was cloud no nine but it was short-lived. Now, I have to face reality. The reality of life on my turning point. Lately, I feel my life is a routine. Wake up in the morning, go to class, back to class then the next day will be the same. I lost the essences and spices of life. I wonder, 4 years down the road, my life will be a routine too without any passion left? I know the road will be long or not even can reach to the destination. I am still confusing what I’m doing now...

It was nice...
Yasmin Ahmad’s movies could really make you stayed put on your seat and reflect about your life. Sometimes I ponder, is it life is all about problems like dramas in the soap opera? When you have bid farewell to your innocence, you will face relentless problems. Once your problem is solved, then another problem will knock on your door and this cycle goes on. When all the problems have been solved, then God will knock on your door and take you away. Some of the problems are even larger than life that you might give up and watch the problems stay as it is. Problem is a staple of life. I always tell myself, just face it. Though it could really consume you or trap you in a box without any ventilation but once you come out of the problem, you will amaze at yourself how strong you are - the strength is sometimes is hard to believe - it can really bring a giant down. Just look at me. My up bringing was never been easy.

I also ponder the roots of the problems in the world that makes everyone despair. Corrupted human nature or fate decided by God? God is good and I don’t believe He will let his sons and daughters to live a life which filled with insurmountable troubles. I believe human nature is the root of all problems in the world. Though you behave yourself well and shut the door from the troubles that visit you but someone in your home will inflict the problems. Yes, no matter how good are you, the thief and the vulture definitely will hunt you down. So what to do? That’s life. Face it, fix it and be wise enough next time to avoid them to inflict the problems on you.

Sometimes I also ponder – do our complicated minds making our lives more complicated, making our problems more complicated? Just ask ourselves, do we think too much or worry too much sometimes for the things or issues that simple in its appearance and essence? When we think too much for the simple things, the things will lose its adjective of being simple. Just take simplicity in our thinking to make our lives simpler. I know simplicity will give way to people to take opportunity on us, so what to do? Just think smart and simple. I do believe people should sometimes take some time off from the busy schedule, sit back and relax and take a look on life. I remember that Dr. Sakina told us there are 3 main quelifications to make people respect to you, there are knowledges, languages and generic skills. I am in my way searching for them starting from a new turning point...

English for law is a interesting subject for me and the way of learning this sucject is fresh and challenging. I can't deny the fact that this subject can evidently improve and strengthen my English language in the study of law. Thank you so much Puan Sitha paying so much efforts in teaching and I do like your teaching style. It is comfortable and amazing. I do hope to get much from this subject and find incentive to inspire my life on the road ahead...^_^ And do hope to be free at last...

How I wish I could be so inspiring like Yasmin Ahmad. Telling my thoughts and feeling to the world and let the people be astounded by my thoughts and feeling. I think it is one of the best from Yasmin Ahmad.

She suffered from stroke. So folks, take care of your health, life is very fragile and there is no take two.

Rest in peace, for the jewel of the local media industry - Yasmin Ahmad.



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