The Closet

[VPN] Hotspot Shield for Ubuntu

2011-08-16T18:48:00.002+04:00

[UPDATE 26/10/2011]:
I kept my terminal open after using my method and never got disconnected.

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[UPDATE 25/10/2011]:
Configure your settings by following this guide: http://markusthielmann.com/blog/hotspot_shield_ubuntu

You will only need the following details:
username: sq6kqr
password: sq6kqr
server: 68.68.107.101

If following that guide didn't make it work, try the one I wrote down. (usually doesn't work after 5 minutes passing. This has been tested by me and hssuser [check comments section])

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Everything in bold is what you have to type.

Type this in the terminal (command line): sudo vpnc

Enter IPSec gateway address: 68.68.107.101
Enter IPSec ID for 68.68.107.101: hss
Enter IPSec secret for hss@68.68.107.101: hss (this won't be visible)
Enter username for 68.68.107.101: sq6kqr
Enter password for sq6kqr@68.68.107.101: sq6kqr (this won't be visible)

Then it should start and work. (give it a minute to set up)

To close VPN type the following in the terminal: sudo killall vpnc

P.S: Internet speed may get reduced by this.

Blog - Out of Commision

2011-01-10T13:51:00.000+04:00

This blog has not been updated for a long, LONG, time and I am thinking this may be it for me and blogging.

I thought I would have so much to say here about technology. I think I reached a dead end and not sure if I will ever have something to write in this blog anymore.

Things I wrote about in this blog:

My Life
Animation, Movie(s) and Comedy Performances
Technology
Music
Issues

I think there are many better blogs around the world worth following. Hope everyone enjoyed reading this blog, while it lasted, and I am grateful for all the comments I got.

[Android] Blogaway

2010-12-12T02:26:00.002+04:00

Finally, found a blog application I like. It is very basic and has what I want so it will suffice.

Name of the application is blogaway.

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I am posting through it at the moment and this will be like a testing post, to check its performance and to let my friends know I am going back to Oman soon. (When? You will find out in the next week, when I am in Oman.)

[Website] Small Update

2010-11-30T22:53:00.000+04:00

After the break down from my studies, I thought of updating my website since it was dead for sometime now. I didn't do much in it but at least I did something, right?

Things I have updated:

Android Page: I have finally launched the Android page, not how I wanted it to be, but I may have to add some modifications when I have time and able to think of how to make it more appealing.
Downloads: I have added some more music albums (Linkin Park's and David Archuleta's albums only)

Hope this is good, for now, and for the people wondering what is the link to my site is then go to: www.hushboy.com

I am trying to look for web designers who can create really nice graphics for my website. I am into some changes like:

Background
Logo

I think my site would be better if I had a better background picture/color and some decent logo saying "Hushboy." If anyone is willing to do something for me then get in touch with me using the contact form in my website.

Tweet Deck

2010-11-09T17:15:00.000+04:00

I am proud to say I have no need to visit any websites when it comes to my social networks. (i.e. Twitter, Facebook and Buzz) Tweet Deck has saved me the trouble from checking each site individually. I started using it on my laptop and phone.

Since Tweet Deck made my life easier, I reactivated Facebook account since I noticed some people can only contact me through it. (I am not willing to give them my e-mail address/phone number for some reasons) If you are a hardcore person who goes on Twitter, Facebook and Buzz then I would recommend getting this application so it saves you the trouble of checking what is new every 5 minutes.

For more information about Tweet Deck, visit: http://www.tweetdeck.com/

P.S: I am currently using it for my laptop and Android phone. I really love it.

Twitter is my new Addiction + Android Applications

2010-10-31T15:41:00.001+04:00

Oh my lovely blog, missed me as much as I missed you? =(
Been too busy with university and didn't have anything to write so I had to go away into the world of thinking. (please forgive me! I know you felt unwanted and all... but that is not true!)

Wait... people can read that...? WHY DIDN'T YOU TELL ME BEFORE!
I will give you a piece of my mind when I... I...

Enough drama for now! xD
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Since I started my last year at university of Royal Holloway, which I can't wait to finish asap, I left the social websites I used to go to alot. I deactivated my account on Facebook, my Buzz (which shall be opened now so everyone can see my blog posts) and went into isolation from the world.

Because of my actions, many people started asking about me and were wondering how I was doing and if everything is ok. So I thought how can I notify people about me and what I am thinking/doing WITHOUT having people reply or comment to every single detail. (Facebook emails are annoying, you know?) That is when I met my new best friend, Twitter. With it, I can write a status to tell people what I am doing, what I am thinking and so on.

I really am happy Twitter made things simpler for me. Life is just too hectic for me to reply to every comment or check my email to see over 10 emails only from Facebook in less than 2 hours. (I have the email option on because it is the only reason I go to Facebook, to reply to my friends and see how they are doing. Otherwise, if I get no email I just don't do to Facebook since its a waste of time.)

You can follow me on Twitter by clicking on the cute birdy on the right tab that says "Follow Me!" (Yes, you need to have an account on Twitter to follow me but you don't need an account to read what I say, amazing right?)

Now you all know why I left Facebook and where I have been posting all this time, its time to have some light on the Android applications. For now, due to time constraints, I shall just post the two games that are fun and time consuming but uses your brain power to finish the levels. I am sure you all will love those two games, which are:

Angry Birds
Robo Defence

Sadly, I don't play as much as I used to when I got it, thanks to my lovely 3rd year project, but hopefully when I become free or reach a VERY stressed level I shall throw everything to enjoy myself once in a while.

Alright dear readers, as promised, my new posts are mostly about technology. (and elaboration of my life) Hopefully I will have more posts in time. If not, dwell into your world and forget checking your closets for new posts!

Message to my Readers

2010-09-25T22:02:00.002+04:00

I would like to say it was really nice to have you reading my blog from time to time. It was a fun experience and I enjoyed it, to some extent.

I may stop updating my blog, but if I do come back to posting it may be related to technology most of the time or something I think might interest people in general.

I shall leave this blog online since I still see that some people go to a certain topic that is 2 years back. (Yes, one post is more than enough to leave my blog alive for my readers)

It was nice being here while it lasted. Wish you all the best. =)

Whats App (Smartphone Messenger)

2010-09-22T14:08:00.000+04:00

I have been gone for a while, I know. Have a lot to deal with and it is not easy so forgive me my beloved readers for not updating this place. Thought about what I can update this place with and yesterday a friend of mine introduced me to this application that is called Whats App.

This application is widely used instead of the normal messaging service. If you love texting, this is a must get! What this application does is, once you download and instal the application on your phone it asks for your phone number (it does that, but doesn't share it with strangers so don't worry) and once you enter your number, wallah! You are done.

It asks for your number to do all the work for you. If you have friends who have your number and this application then you can see him/her in the chat list without the need of usernames, pins or any other mumbo jumbo. The application automatically adds them to the list.

Enough of my weird explanation and check it out here: http://www.whatsapp.com/

P.S: Yeah I know. I am very rusty and have lost my way of writing things correctly.

P.S.S: It works for the IPhone, Blackberry, Android (Beta) and Nokia (Beta).

Useful Applications for Your Andorid

2010-08-25T23:21:00.006+04:00

I just thought of updating my blog with something since it looks... dead. =)

Some of the applications I found really good for my Android phone are the following:

Launcher Pro
Barcode Scanner
Chrome to Phone
Contact2Sim
ConvertPad
XE Currency
Dictionary.com
Explorer
Share by QRCode
Number Inspector

1- Launcher Pro

Launcher Pro is a Display Application. What I mean is, it changes how the home screen looks and the menu. To be honest, I was happy with the normal home screen view but Launcher Pro is just better. To all Android users, this is a must!

2- Barcode Scanner

This is used to check the barcode on any item and reads QRCodes. If you love using the internet a lot and dislike typing in the huge url, this would benefit them.

3- Chrome To Phone (need to be installed on your Google Chrome browser and phone!)

This is used to send links of the current website you are viewing on your PC/Laptop to your phone. Reason why I don't like it much is because you need to have the internet on your phone on. The barcode scanner doesn't need the internet on, when scanning, a QRCode. It reads the webpage link for you and asks you if you want to open the web page or not. (Plus, some people had difficulty using Chrome to Phone)

4- Contact2Sim

This may be on the "useless" applications for you. However, I think it is good. Since Android phones don't allow copying contacts to your sim card, downloading this application solves that problem for you. I just dislike how it has a limit to 200 contacts only that are allowed to be copied to your sim card. But something is better than nothing, right? =)

5- ConvertPad

This is one of the amazing applications you will get on an Android phone. If you love converting from bytes to kilo bytes, pounds to kilograms, cm to km or whatever you have in mind, you name it! It has it all. Whoever created this application did a brilliant job on it.

6- XE Currency

This is a currency exchange rate application. Do I need to explain more? I think not.

7- Dictionary.com

Since Android phones don't come with a built-in dictionary, I have downloaded this application whenever I come across a word I don't understand. The only downfall is, it needs internet to work.

8- Explorer

This is used to to navigate through the phone and SD card files and folders. However, you may not modify anything on the phone with this application. You can only modify, copy, paste and remove files located on a SD card. If you don't connect your Android phone to a PC to arrange files then this application can be useful. It can also read PDF files without the need of any third-party application!

9- Share by QRCode

If you have noticed, I mentioned this in the Barcode Scanner application. This is what it looks like:

10- Number Inspector

You know how annoying it is when you have a lot of contacts and someone asks you "Do you know whose number is this?" Well, Number Inspector makes our lives easier. We don't have to go through each contact anymore. We just type in the number and it shows if the number is saved in your phone or not.

I guess this is a small, useless, update for now. When I am able to think and be productive I will be sure to update the blog with better things. Until next time fellow readers. =)

P.S: All these applications can be found in the Android Market. (Except for Chrome to Phone, not everyone can find it for some reason...)

Chrome To Phone

2010-08-15T22:31:00.004+04:00

I have met some users who had difficulty installing and using the software. So I will make it easier for you all.

Follow these steps and it should work fine:

Install the Chrome to Phone extension.
Download and install the Chrome to Phone application for your Android.
Visit http://goo.gl/7ypR, sign in with your Gmail account and it should work within 10 minutes! (You will get this message "ERROR (Please remove old Chrome extension and install latest)" but just ignore it. The message itself is an error.)

Btw, you need to have the internet on your phone ON if you want to receive the links.

Hope that was helpful. =)

Updates No More! (for now)

2010-07-31T19:01:00.000+04:00

I think I won't be updating my blog for quite sometime. I lost the mood to think of what to update it with next and what I should do with my website... I feel like sleeping for at least 1 week without having to move or do anything for anyone, not even myself.

2 months have already elapsed since I came back to Oman for holiday and I have 1 more month and 3 weeks till I go back to UK, if not before. *sigh* One more year to go and I shall be done. Won't have to step again in that country. I really don't get what everyone likes going there for, seriously. Studying abroad is not that amazing. The only two things that comes to mind when going abroad is:

Being Independent.

When being abroad, whenever you come across problems you have to deal with it along and waiting for it to go away won't help here since no one from your family or friends are there to the rescue. So you learn how to take care of yourself and your problems alone.

You can do whatever you want without anyone from family/friends telling you not to do this or that.

I don't know how it is in most countries, but over here a lot of people love to gossip and so many people hate it when people talk about them so they travel abroad to do everything they want to do, whether it is good or bad.

Oh well, one more year of suffering and then back to my beloved country. Then I shall see if it is possible to go back to how I was before going to UK or I am stuck like this.

Domino's Pizza Cash Rewards Application

2010-07-20T22:08:00.000+04:00

Domino's Pizza Cash Rewards Application: "Get a cash reward each time a friend or visitor to your profile gets hungry and places an order with Domino's Pizza using this new widget."

Things Going Slow...

2010-07-16T23:03:00.000+04:00

I don't know what to write anymore. I have been having lots of what is called a writer's block. I have no idea what I want to write about and when I do I don't have enough words to make a sentence so I just don't write about anything...

Some updates:
1. Going to finish my internship on Thursday, 22nd of July. (6 more days!)

2. Updated my Nexus One from 2.1 to 2.2 (loving it)

3. Thinking of starting to use HTML5 and learn it. Looks easy and has more useful things in it but the downfall is, not all browsers support it, yet.

4. Started taking pictures of my baby cousins a lot! (This may turn into a babyish hobby! xD)

5. Started playing an online MMORPG again, Guild Wars to be exact.

I guess these simple updates are better than nothing, no?
Hope I can rest soon from all this work. So much for wanting to learn Java... Now I seriously have no mood for studies after those 2 hectic months.

Android Users - Internet/MMS

2010-07-05T19:30:00.010+04:00

For all the people who have Nexus One (and Android) in Oman. If you are trying to get your Internet/MMS configured you need to do the following.

Create 2 Access Points Names(APN), one for internet and the other for MMS. This is what I did (thanks to javaman and NiGhTFaCe from The English Sabla)

Internet Settings:

APN Name: Omanmobile
APN: taif
username: taif
password: taif
MCC: 422
MNC: 02
Authentication Type: PAP or CHAP
APN Type: default,supl

MMS Settings:

APN Name: MMS
APN: mms
MMSC: http://mmsc.omanmobile.om:10021/mmsc
MMS Proxy: 192.168.203.035
Port: 8080
Authentication Type: PAP or CHAP
APN Type: mms

For everything else, keep the options empty.

Hope it is helpful to some of you.

Note: If editing them doesn't solve your problem then delete the access points, create them again and then reboot your phone. It should work after that.

Work

2010-06-30T22:40:00.000+04:00

I have started working and it really feels good! I am enjoying it more than going to university really!

I thought waking up is a hassle, well it is, but it turns out going to work is so much better than studying! I feel that I am actually useful and not just an idiot listening to a lot of words that come out of the lecturers mouth and doesn't make any sense. I don't have to study and work hard to memorize all those hard, confusing things that will never be used in my life.

The work atmosphere is so much different than school. It has been a week already since my internship started and I have been working with a team who are really amazing. They are so friendly and we make fun when we have no work. When we start getting calls for "IT help" we become all serious and do our best in it.

I just hate the fact that I will have to go back to studying... 1 year of hell... I hope I don't have to learn anything after my last year of university.

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2010-06-22T12:18:00.000+04:00

I really feel blank and have no idea what to write on my blog anymore. I have no idea on what to add on website as well.

I need to start motivating myself to think of things to write, study before university starts and do my best in my internship. I think when I am home I feel the need to be lazy and rest since I am always moving, working or helping someone when I am alone. (or I think I do that?)

Anyway, this blog post seems short but this was only to let people know I have nothing on mind.

I shall start working in my internship tomorrow, hopefully it goes well.

Muslims are better in... Muslim Countries or Non-Muslim Countries?

2010-06-16T00:20:00.000+04:00

I was telling a friend how hard it is to be a Muslim in Muslim countries. I think that is very true! Why? I shall explain...

In Muslim countries, mostly every Muslim expects most people around them to behave in a certain way, to follow a certain tradition and most of all, follow Islam the way that will benefit them! They make our lives harder, even if we follow Islam. I used to stay quiet when people told me I should not do this or that because it is wrong. When an elder person tells you that, you usually believe them because they have more knowledge than you. I started hating to hear "you have to do this", "can't do that" and such things so I started to learn more and more about my own religion.

It turned out that what I did was NEVER wrong and it is all written in Islam that it will happen or can happen and how we should deal with each situation. (The most beautiful thing in Islam is it has solutions for everything!) Sadly, people don't follow Islam to the letter as they advise people to. They just love looking at others and causing them harm...

I find it really hard to follow my own religion in my own country. However, when I am abroad I find it very easy even if you have those people who hate Muslims around me.

Some of you may not agree with me. So I shall be waiting for all your replies, my precious readers. =)

Back to Oman --> Routine Continues!

2010-06-06T13:28:00.000+04:00

Finally, the cyclone has left Oman and there hasn't been many damages as last time. (in year 2007, a cyclone by the name of Guno passed by Oman which led the citizens to fear almost every rain and windy situation saying there is another cyclone)

Now I can finally say I will begin my Summer holiday! I feel very lazy to do any work really since it has been a long time since I was able to sit down and relax. However, I should try and force myself to do what I had in mind so I can have an easier life.

I need to play with my baby cousins! I just did that yesterday actually, and got more than 7 names, I think, from one of them and they are:
- Flower
- Tea Pot
- Marawoo
- Mosquito
... Forgot the rest! xD

She was lonely and I was glad I played with her really. They are fun to play with but once you start... You can't stop!

Oh well, should stop dreaming about having a child now because that not going to happen if I don't finish my last year in university.

In Oman, I usually have the same routine everyday. Wake up in the morning, go out to see family or do whatever my parents ask of me. Back home in the afternoon where I sit till the evening and then either go out with friends or be with family till night time and sleep.

I would love to break this routine but there isn't much to do here. At least I am with my family and that is good enough for me! =)

Back in Oman to meet Cyclone Phet

2010-06-04T19:58:00.000+04:00

Yup, I am back in Oman and a cyclone is heading towards Oman, or so they say.

I hate the fear everyone is going through and making everything sound so terrifying and exaggerate on how bad the weather is.

People, seriously, we went through WORSE! Stop being so afraid.

Everyone is freaking out, even though they say they are not, and not allowing anyone to enjoy their time or have some peace.

I can't sit peacefully because of this, thank you Cyclone Phet for making my first days in Oman miserable. =)

Going Back!

2010-06-01T16:40:00.000+04:00

Once again, I shall be returning to Oman for the Summer holidays and I am sure I will enjoy it as always! I know it gets boring but I will try to make it a bit interesting if possible.

Can't wait to see my family and friends. Has been a while. I miss my family the most to be honest. I hate the fact I have to leave them just to go to university. I like the privacy and having my own place because it taught me to take care of myself by myself but being away from family is very hard.

Well, I need to do some studying during the summer for my last year project in Computer Science. I need to lose some weight and get into shape. So I am sure those two things will be taking half of my time if not less. I have my website which I need to update and see how I can make it look better... I seriously think it doesn't look very well designed but it is not a priority so will leave it will I absolutely have nothing to do.

I would like to thank all my great friends who have made my 2nd year in the UK amazing and full of excitement. I hope our last year in university doesn't make us lose contact and study 24/7.

Keep in touch people! I will update my blog with something when I reach Oman and not before!

* 7 hours and 40 minutes remaining before plane takes off *

Some Updates. . .

2010-05-29T03:27:00.000+04:00

I am going back soon to my beloved country, Oman! Can't wait really to go back to my family, friends and my fluffy & comfy bed. (Yes, I love my bed!)

I have been trying to work on my to-do list again and it is starting to shrink... Might be a good thing since I am actually doing it and it can be bad because I may have nothing to do after it? Oh well, I am sure things will come up as I go through life.

Got my Nexus One phone. It feels really good to buy yourself something you really want after 1 or 2 years of just thinking about others or being reserved on not buying anything for yourself.

Talked to someone about how I want to reduce my weight and get into shape and he told me I don't have to go to the gym for that but I need to dedicate time for the workouts he mentioned. Hope all this jelly-like-weight goes away and muscles come in its place.

I am with my brother now and will stay here for 2 more days. Since I won't be here for his graduation, I think this is the least I could do before going back home.

Oh, I learned so much this year from certain people. Good and bad things. I just hope that they do more good and less bad really because they THINK they do everything good as much as possible but sometimes they just love to act as if they are leaders without responsibilities. We all need to know if we act as leaders then whatever happens falls on us, good or bad.

Too tired to go on so... Will update my blog again if I have anything else to say... Till then, good night!

Leaving

2010-05-25T22:28:00.000+04:00

I still can't take the idea of just "leaving" your family and friends to go for work or studies. I have never liked the idea and never will.

I never wanted to go to the UK because of how much I am attached to my family and not wanting to be away from them and I hate the idea of being away from them. Yes, even 6 months is like hell to me without them.

I have been in UK for more than 2 years and 8 months now? I am glad to say I have made really good friends and we enjoy our time together. (they usually make fun of me but they are brilliant that way!) I was recently thinking about how I am going back to Oman in a year or so and I may not be able to see them anymore. I really dislike the fact that I end up getting so attached to them but in the end I have to say "bye" and leave them and know I may never be able to see them again. I know we can keep in touch by calling, texting and e-mails but it is never the same as being there in person.

I really feel like staying here for them and at the same time want to go back to my country to be with my family. This feeling of being pulled into two directions really sucks!

Ah well, maybe I will get used to the feeling someday and just live with it.

Exams are over!... But now what?

2010-05-22T15:26:00.002+04:00

Finally, FREEDOM!

I have been waiting for the day I would released from the pain known as "exams." Yes, I know it will last for only another 11 months or so but I want to enjoy my time before the next term of exams!

After I was done with exams, I thought I would be dwelling into my video gaming life, updating my blog and doing things I have been craving for. However, I feel like I am lost... I don't have that much mood to play video games like I anticipated. I did update my website, with one small update, and here I am writing in my blog with nothing to say... How weird can I get?

Oh well, I just know this is what is going to happen till the day I leave back to Oman:
Monday, 24th of May: Get my cheque from the Student Union and go to a society meeting.

Tuesday, 25th of May: Going to lunch with my friends and their boss... (yes, I became part of it... =( )

Wednesday, 26th of May: Going to Nandos with friends! =D

Thursday - Monday (from 27th till 31st of May): Going to visit my brother in Hull, since I won't be here for his graduation.

Tuesday, 1st of June: I am flying back home to Oman! =D
Can't wait to go back and see all my family and friends! Plus, I can drive there!

Need to keep myself busy till then. Oh, and I started doing what is on my to-do list and it is going smoothly! =D

I am adding things to the list as I think of things I want to do. I really need to go to the gym, that should be my top priority in Oman.

Nexus One

2010-05-20T01:01:00.005+04:00

I have been so crazy about this phone so thought of showing everyone what it is about! I found an amazing video, made by Google of course, to show you what Nexus One can do.

I think this phone will change history as we know it! (Phone history of course) It is so amazing that it can do almost anything you like plus it has 1000+ applications ready for download!

Here is the main page of the phone: Nexus One

Hope I can get this phone as soon as I get back to Oman!

The Pressure is Almost Over!

2010-05-18T20:05:00.000+04:00

Thank God! done with five exams and two remains. I can't wait for my exams to finish really. I can't take anymore studying till midnight just for the sake of "good grades" which will probably give me a job but nothing valuable through life. Oh well, a certificate gets me a job. Good enough then!

After exams I need to get together with my friends before I head back to Oman! Everyone is busy with exams and is hiding in his/her hole until the exam date. Everyone is stressed or pressured about each and every exam they have. I really think that is not good, since it will only lead to irrational fear and may make the person forget more than what he memorizes.

I need to think of what to add more to my website and make it presentable. I think I need to change the way I wrote the "About Me" page and add more tasks in the to-do list that I have there. Not to mention actually write something in "My Views" section which is on hold since the website went online.

I am becoming fatter by the day which is a hazard for my health. Therefore, I shall either start working out by myself (play sports or use the weights we have at home) or go to the gym and try to get fit! I don't want to have a belly and arms of a jelly.

Not to mention that I need to be more positive! I have been working on myself to be more positive and not "too hard on myself" as some others say. Sometimes I don't accept somethings that happen in life but I am learning to do that. Being positive needs lots of work and if I can achieve it then I won't be too hard on myself. So if I can be positive always, it will be a win-win situation for me.

Man, I really don't know what to write in this blog anymore. Some told me to keep writing about me like how I always had and some told me to write about certain topics that are known in our societies. Oh well, might do both or just stick with writing about my life. =)

"Never Stop Believing!"

2010-05-11T23:39:00.000+04:00

After a long time of no contact, I picked up the phone and called my cousin. We were really close but because we are studying so far from home and exactly the opposite direction we have a hard time to keep in touch due to time difference. (One of the reasons travelling makes things harder...)

I trust my cousin with my life, literally! I started talking about how everything is with me in UK and asked how everything is with her. As the conversation went on, we started talking about the past and how things were and how it all changed. (including how I used to be scared of her when I was young which she can't believe till now! >_<) We came to the topic of "dreams" and how we wanted our life to be.

This is when my talk was negative so I kept it short and told her something like "... I am tired of thinking of what my future will be like. Since everything changed when I was forced to come to the UK for my studies. I still think about how my life would have been if I did what I wanted... I guess I should just forget what I want and keep going with this way of life which will lead me to the unknown." She told me I should "Never stop believing! Keep dreaming and wishing for the future you want. You never know, it may happen one day."

To be honest, I never expected to hear that. I thought I would hear something like "Yeah, no use wishing what you can't change." but no, I heard something I always believed in.

I guess I just needed someone to give me a push. Someone who knows me well and understands how I work. If you ever read this, thank you very much for the encouraging words!

No Updates... Till Now!

2010-05-08T15:46:00.000+04:00

I have been really busy with exams lately. I never thought it would be this hectic to study one module. I have been thinking of updating the blog since last week but I never found the time to sit and write without feeling the need to study more and more.

I didn't even check my website for a long time... >_< (as if it updates automatically...)
I am hoping after exams, after the 21st of May, I will be able to work on my website and update this blog with some entries.

Till then, wish you all the best and whoever is struggling in life because of exams or something else, good luck!

Comments on My Blog Posts

2010-05-03T18:34:00.000+04:00

I have been getting lots of comments about my blog posts. Most of them say that my posts are "depressing" and some say it is "negative" and they start assuming I am depressed.

So I would like to know, do you all think the same?

When I write a blog post, I just put my honesty and feelings in it. (since it mostly has to do with my life) While keeping that in mind. I would like to hear what all my readers have to say about this.

Google buys BumpTop!

2010-05-03T15:16:00.000+04:00

Check it out here!
Google Buys BumpTop, 3D Desktop

I wonder what will google do with it... (I think they want to use it with their new operating system to have the "cool" look to it)

Todays Post!

2010-05-03T13:25:00.001+04:00

I think this should be my post for the day:
(from http://thingsweforget.blogspot.com )

Dreams

2010-05-02T19:26:00.000+04:00

Have you ever had a kind of dream that resembles what your past expectations of the future will be like?

I have, so many times, had dreams about how my life would have been in the future if what I always wanted was given to me.

I actually had one today. It was really a good dream and one that I always wished for and still wish for my future. When such dreams occur, I try as much as I can to NOT wake up. (as if I have control over that) I always find it weird when my dreams are the way I wanted my life to be but right now my life is not even close to my dreams or thoughts of how I want my future to be.

Dreams... I remember I used to have one dream that kept repeating itself over and over again since I was young till I became 9 years old. I was always on the top of my school buliding, I look down and notice no one is there and I see a volcano erupt in front of me. The lava fills the whole city and the building I am on falls into the lava and that is when I wake up. I never knew what that dream meant and was never into meanings of dreams till I got bored of life! (which is true, since the same things happen most of the time now)

What is the future that I wish for...?

I shall keep that a secret till the day it happens, if it does. =)

[Movie] Iron Man

2010-05-01T21:54:00.000+04:00

Yes I know I am too late to talk about this movie but I am not here to talk about it! I am here to share the movie with you all, to whoever wants it.

Iron Man

and if anyone wants to watch it online then go to:
Iron Man (Megavideo)

Website is Online!

2010-04-29T18:53:00.003+04:00

Exam time has made everyone stressed and studying 24/7. I wish everyone the best in their exams and hope they do better than what they expect for themselves. Me, on the other hand, instead of stressing I worked on my website which I am happy to say is online and viewable to everyone.

www.hushboy.com

Bare in mind that it is still under development because of exams so I am taking my time on it but hoping I would finish it before the 20th of June!

In that time, I am more then willing to hear the comments and feedbacks on it.

P.S: Still thinking if I should have more things on website. Will check Website Ideas when I have the time.

Stay the Same

2010-04-28T00:02:00.002+04:00

I loved a picture I have seen in thingsweforget.blogspot.com and thought of sharing it since I wanted to talk about it.

Through life, I always believed I should stay the same no matter what happens. Even when telling the truth may bring a disaster on me I still believed I should stay the same. If everyone changes for someone else then there will no more humans among us. Everyone will be a robot acting on how their "masters" wants them to behave.

I have been through a lot of downs than ups when I was being me. For some reason, some people never liked me being more into fun and less serious. I dislike being serious because it makes me... tense? I was never the serious person. You would sometimes see me laughing when someone is really serious or angry. I know it is a bad idea to do so but I can't help myself... I laugh to relieve myself from the tension and stress of life. I know at times I laugh at the wrong times so I am sorry to everyone who got angry because of this.

Sensitivity. Now this is a topic you will see most men not agree with. They say that women should be sensitive and men should be... MEN! They should be tough, never cry, beat people up and get angry? Come on! Being sensitive doesn't mean you go crying over everything. You can be sensitive without crying. I would recommend for those kind of guys to go read a book on sensitivity.

I think because of some actions by society, family and friends some can't stand being themselves and change to whatever pleases them. While I, on the other hand, will not change for them. I never asked anyone to change for me even if they were the worst kind of people therefore I shall not change for anyone. I like to treat people the way I like people to treat me and I like to treat myself how I would treat people. For all the people who dislike me for being me, you have two options here:

Leave me and have no relations with me.
Live with it just like how I am living with who you are.

P.S: for everyone who is abusing me through the Shout Box in my blog, insult me as much as you want. May Allah forgive you for your actions and may you have some respect towards others in the future. =)

Linkin Park 8-bit Rebellion!

2010-04-27T03:37:00.002+04:00

I was always a fan of linking park but recently I have not been in touch with their work at all. (as always...)
I was on facebook and I saw a link about creating your own 8-bit character and created one just for fun. Here is the picture:

After that, I just started looking around on their website (which basically means their home page) and found this cool video on YouTube. I think it is amazing to have a game for a band. Not sure about anyone out there, but if I was into iPhones I would have gotten this game for sure!

What is Buzz?

2010-04-25T23:56:00.000+04:00

Some people may have been wondering what is this "buzz" business. Well, Google wanted to gift something to their valued Google Mail Users so they created buzz for them.

Click here to read more about it and watch a video from google explaining what it is.

Buzz in my own words:

I think Buzz to me is like... Twitter, Facebook and Blogger. Let me explain why.

In Twitter, you write short messages to show people what you are doing or will do, post a link,... etc. Buzz can do that! Unlike Twitter, you can say which posts is for the public and which you want to keep private between certain members. (correct me if I am wrong Twitter users) Don't forget, you can connect Twitter to Google Buzz! Which means when you tweet, Google Buzz automatically posts your tweet in!

In Facebook, when you type in anything for your status it becomes visible to everyone who presses on your profile. The same thing applies here. When you post something in Buzz, everyone can see it UNLESS you make it private for certain users to see.

In Blogger, you write things you would like to share. You can do the same thing on buzz. I connected my blog posts to Buzz. So whenever I have a new post it automatically updates my Buzz, how cool is that?!

That is what I think Buzz is in my own words. To use Buzz, you need Gmail (i.e. Google Mail) which is free and easy to sign up for. Just go here and sign up now!

[Soundtrack] Chrono Cross

2010-04-25T19:53:00.002+04:00

Hello all again!

I have come back with the 2nd soundtrack, Chrono Cross.

The 1st one was Chrono Trigger which can be found here.

As usual, here are the download links:
Chrono Cross OST

And here it is in parts, but this time each part is one disc. Thought it will be easier this way for all:
Disc 1
Disc 2
Disc 3

Note:
In Disc 1, the music "Lost Piece" is corrupted. So it plays 50 seconds only and skips to the next music/song. Forgive me for that...

And as a reminder, if anyone has any requests click here for more information.

Personal Possessions

2010-04-24T02:28:00.001+04:00

I have been living with someone for the past... 2 weeks. We had our ups and downs. Of course, I didn't think we would have some quarrels but we did. Some were stupid and could have been prevented and some happened because of misreading what the intention of such actions were meant for. Not going into detail with that.

I am just going to clarify one thing to everyone though. I don't mind living with anyone as long as they respect me as I respect them. You all are welcome to eat, drink and use the general things that are needed (e.g. plates, knifes, spoon, chair,... etc) and I won't say anything, as long as you clean them at the end.

However, I DON'T like ANYONE touching my personal things. I never ever touch something that isn't mine unless I get permission from its owner. (literally, I don't touch anything that is not mine even if I wanted to check it out) Since I was young till now, people take my things, use them and return them to where they found them THINKING I don't know they used it. If I don't say something that is because I forgive anyone who does it the first time. But doing it a second time? Without telling me as well?! I wonder why anyone would do such acts. Think about it, would you like someone doing that to you? I am sure you will get angry if s/he keeps doing it over and over again without telling you UNLESS you go up to them and pop up the question. I never ever felt safe leaving my things with anyone. Not my brothers, friends or even a trusted storage company!

It may be over reacting sometimes but for a fact. I don't like people using my things without asking for permission first. The best part is, when it doesn't work anymore I will have to fix it even if I wasn't responsible. It happened before when I was with my brothers so I know it can happen again with my friends.

To me, this kind of behaviour is unacceptable. I feel disrespectful and impolite to the owner if I do such a thing. If something looks suspicious and it is the first time you see it, then you have a right to have a look. Otherwise, don't try your luck.

Naruto Shippuuden Movie 3: Inheritors of the Will of Fire

2010-04-22T15:37:00.006+04:00

The movie is finally out, with subs!

Here it is:
Naruto Shippuuden Movie 3

And here it is, in parts:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7

If there are any problems please comment and tell me.

Having Fun... or not.

2010-04-22T14:10:00.000+04:00

Have you ever been with your friends and one day they do something "unique?"

Since I was in high school till now, my friends have fun creating jokes using me (i.e. my online accounts, my name, send me weird voice clips,... etc) I think it is okay at certain times. But what happens if they go over-board?

I remember back in high school where everyone would be having fun then someone would do something "funny" but it turns bad for that person and he takes the blame and the fall for his friends. Now, why don't they stop when they see that happening? Well, because to them it was so funny that they want to laugh on other peoples expenses.

I really think it is wrong since they use people for their own happiness. When I came to UK, me and my friends started having our own inside jokes. (i.e. only we understood it) but then some people started not liking it and well... as always, it came back to bite me in the back. People started talking to me about it and telling me I need to tell them to stop because they may over do-it. I believe them now, sometimes they keep coming back on the same subject over and over again and making fun over it and I lose my mood but don't know what to say. Of course, there is only me to blame in the end.

I wonder what is funny when people see others suffer... (it happens...)

Website Ideas

2010-04-22T01:47:00.004+04:00

As some of you know, I am working on having my own website. The really problem is, what to have on it?!

I will think of some ideas for my website and update this list.

For now, this is what I have in mind:

About Me
Download
Websites I Visit
Contact
Game Reviews? (might do that, not sure)
CV? (might as well have it there to make me start writing it!)
List of things to do in my life (Thanks Maria for the idea)
Personal thoughts/views on issues (thanks Kitten for the idea)

Anymore ideas?
I really can't think at the moment and wishing I would create this website when I am back in Oman. For fun! =D

Come on people! I entertain most of you, so the least you all can do is help me here?

[Soundtrack] Chrono Trigger

2010-04-21T00:41:00.004+04:00

I thought of sharing Chrono Trigger's Soundtrack with you all. =)

I might start sharing other soundtracks if I have them and anyone requests anything. For now, enjoy the classic game soundtrack! =D

Chrono Trigger OST:
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3

and for those who want it in one single file here it is:
Chrono Trigger OST (Full)

Game Soundtracks

2010-04-16T15:11:00.005+04:00

When I was young, I used to play a LOT of video games. I would sit hours in front of the screen without feeling tired, bored and won't even move even if I had to go to the toilet! I started getting bored while playing video games, especially when I sit for 3 hours just playing.

I started remembering some old game names I used to play and I love their soundtrack. The ones I am going to share now are really classic. Very old but people still love playing them. They are Chrono Trigger and Chrono Cross.

I love the music in those two games. I thought of sharing it with everyone who comes to my blog.

Chrono Trigger:

Chrono Cross:

Hope you ~~like~~ love it!

~ Clean ~

2010-04-14T13:48:00.000+04:00

Something people may not know about me is that I am a clean freak. I can't stand seeing anything dirty or living in a dirty place. (unless forced to) My brothers sometimes can't take me when I get to that stage... If I see them drop a piece of plastic in my room I will annoy them till they take it off the floor and throw it in the garbage.

I love cleaning and make things shine with whiteness! I enjoy rubbing dirty surfaces to make them all shiny and sparkly clean but what is the use of cleaning if the same place will be used, by someone else, and will make a mess over again?

One of the worst things I don't like doing is, cleaning a certain place but seeing someone else go, make a mess and leave thinking it will be clean tomorrow as well so no need for him/her to worry. That ticks me off. That is why I am glad I live alone and no one lives with me. I can clean all day KNOWING it will stay clean as long as I don't use whatever I cleaned.

My brothers at home now, somewhat, don't leave much of a mess in my room because I make them clean it but till when will they keep making a mess everywhere? They are growing up and need to take responsibility.

The problem is, everyone has a different view on how to be clean. Therefore, maybe my clean is overboard or too much and not needed while their clean is dirty to me. This cultural/personal difference is making me go crazy! I hope, at least till the day I die, everyone leaves my things in clean and good condition... I can't stand seeing anything dirty...

Death of a Yemeni, Bride, Child...

2010-04-11T15:04:00.003+04:00

I wish I had something nice to write over here right now... I just stumbled upon a horrific story... About a Yemeni child who got married and died within three days after her marriage...

Thought of sharing what Rania wrote in her blog:
Thoughts on the Death of a Yemeni Child Bride

Very sad story...

Playstation 3 copying the Wii

2010-04-09T15:39:00.005+04:00

Did you love playing with the Wii? moving left and right trying to hit that tennis ball or take out your anger by playing boxing with your brother on it? Check this out, Playstation 3 will have something similar and it is called "Playstation Move" and I think they are trying to copy the Wii to get more sales... But that is what I think only.

Enough of my blabbering, time to watch the video:

[Personal Experience] Living with People ---> Living Alone?

2010-04-09T00:23:00.003+04:00

I am sure most of you had a day where you went BOOM and wanted to have your privacy. Question is, would you choose to have privacy wherever you are or have family/friends with you always?

I remember how I used to get into some quarrels with my family saying I want to have my privacy and all. It took a long time till I actually was able to get my privacy. (even if it was for 1 hour, excluding sleeping time) I enjoyed it back in Oman. However, when I came to UK, I wanted to live with people to get to know them. To see how they live their life, what they do from day to day and socialise since I may not have an opportunity like this again in my life.

I lived both of them and still am living here, waiting to go back to Oman. Some things I learned was living with people is never easy. When I first started university, I told myself I will do my best to live with whoever I get a room with and become close friends if possible. Haha, it turned out to be my WORST year ever! >_<

Anyway, Foundation year was over and living with someone that made my life as hell ended and I told myself "He is only one person, I am sure not everyone is like that..." and that is what I should never had said...
In my first year of my bachelors degree, I lived with seven people in a flat. The flat was amazing. It was small and cosy. My flat mates were really nice to me on the first week. I showed them around campus and had a nice talk. It didn't last though, from the 2nd week till the day I left, all they did was party day and night. They never let me sleep, ate and drank whatever was mine in the fridge and used to knock on my door when they were drunk. At times I actually laughed, because they did some crazy stuff but sometimes they just make me want to...

My foundation and first year had some living problems. I took it as experience and told myself it won't happen again. So I moved to a place where I can live alone. No one to annoy me, no parties, no drunk people dancing in front of my door and no security coming to my flat asking what is everyone doing. I started living in a flat happily, alone and was glad I could sleep without worries. However, I started thinking about why it didn't work out me living with everyone I was with. All I could think of was because of Alcohol. Believe it or not, when I said I don't drink they all gave me weird stares and talked to me less. As if alcohol gives you super powers, weird right?

Since the beginning of my 2nd year till now I have been living alone, in my flat, which I am happy about it but there are times where I just feel the need to be with people, talk to them, make fun as I used to and see life! Haha, it was kind of funny at the beginning, people used to call me and ask me what I am doing. I used to tell them I am watching a great show, it is called "My Wall Which is White!" And some thought I was serious!

Personally, I think if you can find people you can live with and enjoy your time with them then go for it. You may never have this opportunity again so better take it than being sorry later. I wish I lived with people I can take and who respect me. I visited my brother three times. Everytime I visited him, I was able to get along with his house mates and they always made me feel like I was at home. I wonder why I never got that feeling when I lived with people. I guess I am not cut to live with people here...

I prefer things to be in certain order. I prefer things to be clean at all times, or mostly all times. No matter who I lived with, they had to make a mess or leave things dirty. To be honest, I am crazy about cleaning and cannot handle anything that is dirty... I was even been called the "Clean Freak" by family, which was nice of them. I feel like the terminator, instead of destroying things, I clean things!

I guess I have to learn how to compromise in such situations and understand not everyone is the same. I need to relax I guess... I think I am not cut to live with anyone because of my habits. I am ok with living alone as long as I can always engage with people in a friendly conversation from time to time.

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P.S: Since I am an "alone" person, I had a lot kept inside of me. So I have no idea what I said up there but I am sure it had something to do with me living in UK.

Before I am off into my slumber, I shall leave you with a Japanese song I love:

Taking Requests!

2010-03-30T15:27:00.008+04:00

Back for a small post!
For all who doesn't know, I am with my brother at the moment and I am enjoying my time! So forgive me for forgetting about you my beloved readers.

Since I have been getting lots of comments on a very old post I had before which is: Final Fantasy 7: Advent Children Complete!. I told myself it would be great if I can start helping everyone else with finding what they want on the web. You want a game, movie, song or whatever in your head (as long as it doesn't have any inappropriate contents) I am willing to find it.

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Some questions I think people may ask:

Why are you doing this?
I know how hard it is sometimes for some to find what they need so I am trying to help out.

What are you getting out of it?
I am getting nothing really. However, I have a donate button on my blog for this purpose which is not compulsory to do but it would be nice to get a small donation for what I am willing to do for you, right?

How can I request something?
You can contact me using the form on my website.

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I just need to remind you all I am no robot so excuse me if I am late in finding what you want. I am human, just like you all, and would love to have breaks sometimes.

Thinking

2010-03-23T03:43:00.000+04:00

I have been thinking a lot recently about almost everything I used to think about. From family, friends to my life in the future. There are lots of ups and downs on thinking but I am not going to get into it today, maybe in the future.

Family: Can we live without them?

My answer to that was yes and no. I can live away from my family because I can do things my way and by myself. I can take care of myself, somewhat, and live without much hardships. I can work hard and get enough money to live but not that luxuries life everyone wants to have these days, just a simple life. However, I cannot live away from my family for a long time because I always think about them. I wonder at times who would be there to help them for the simple things, for now, and the difficult things when they start getting old. Will they be ok with me?

Friends: Do I need them?

I love having friends to talk to, be with and go crazy together! Sometimes you see them as the pillars that give you courage and sometimes they knock some sense into you! (I know you all been through it) But can we imagine life without friends? Will it be different or similar to the life we have now? I think the only aspect that would change if I had no friends is I would not socialise as much as I do now. Because of my friends I enjoy socialising and being outdoors. Without them, I will be a social outcast.

Myself:

If I was not alive tomorrow, will things change? I wonder at times if I pass away to the afterlife, will it affect everyone I have met in my life? Will my death make them better in this earth or worse? At times, I imagine myself in the hospital, laying on the bed so weak and can barely move, and my family and friends are around me. This scene comes to me when I day dream or when I am asleep. When I do see myself in the hospital I ask myself "How many lives did I influence? How many lives did I make better?"
Of course, I cannot just go to everyone and ask them if I died tomorrow what will happen because they may think something now but when it actually happens their reaction and feelings may be different at that time.

Thinking is good if we don't over-think and assume the worst in everything we do.

Well follow readers, I shall leave you with those three points for today. =)

Thing We Forget - nice blog

2010-03-14T22:40:00.000+04:00

I have been wanting to show off someones blog for a LONG time!

This person is a great person. Why? Because he reminds us of things we usually forget or ignore. I think because of him a lot of people started remembering things they usually forget or not pay attention to.

Without further ado, I bring to you Things We Forget

Hope it reminds you of some good things we usually forget. =)

Tagged!

2010-03-12T18:39:00.000+04:00

Kitten tagged me in her post Tagged which made me think:
"I have nothing to write about nowdays, so why not just reply?"

Here goes:

1. I am a lazy person! Yes, if I can get the chance and not do anything I may take it and just want to sleep, eat and play. I don't like being pressured with work when I know I can sleep it off.

2. I am interested in programming. I love learning how to create a website and fix some mistakes. I have to take care of a website which is good for me because it can teach me how to deal with website issues. (however, it is not much work unless they want to add new things and I have no idea how to do so...)

3. I love playing video games. I am not a "hardcore player" as some people. As in, I won't play 12+ hours and keep going. I have to have breaks after 3 hours at most. Even if it was 10 minutes break or something. I can't play for too long without taking a break anymore.

4. Google freak, I am! I love everything google produces. (or let me say, mostly)
Gmail, Google Maps, Blogger? (not sure if it is theirs, but I think so), Google Chrome and much more!
Till now, the most two applications I use from google is Gmail and Google Chrome.

5. Bad in memorizing theory. No matter what I am reading, I won't be able to memorize it and remember it more than 1 - 2 months. I am really bad when it comes to studies and such. However, if I am doing something practical, I will remember it if I work on it even if it was a year later! I always remember what I worked on more easily than what I read and memorized. I guess "talk with no action" is no good for me! xD

6. Don't care about style. When I say that, I mean it! I don't care about wearing the all "hip" and "cool" clothes and buying the newest gadgets to show them off. I only get what I want and need without caring what people think of me.

7. I am a very patient guy... but don't test me! I can take most of things people throw at me but if they go over the limit... let us just say you don't want to see me in that mood! >_<

Phew... There we go. Took 20 minutes to think and write this. I am too slow in thinking these days... Well, blog update = bloggers become happy = makes me happy

Busy Busy Busy...

2010-03-06T12:23:00.000+04:00

Seems recently I have been unable to update my blog as much as I intended to. I have so many things to think about and attend to therefore I am off the blog seen for quite some time.

I may come here to brag about how I was able to have a video player on the website I am currently in charge of with the cool buttons and playlist that I want to include in it.

I was thinking if I should have my own website... But what would it be about?
This blog satisfies to be my website, for now. However, I may go solo one day, who knows!
If anyone has any ideas on what my website should be about do give ideas, since I am low on them right now.

To all who have difficulty finding what they need online to download, I am willing to help, as much as I can and if time allows me, to get whatever you are looking for (nothing explicit!) and have it on my blog for you. Donations won't hurt, right? =)

Ahh university... Haven't complained about that for a LONG time, right? Hahaha, I kind of stopped complaining (yay for you bloggers!) and thought of keeping it all in (boo for me) but it is not so bad, really. I reflect on what I did, what others did and what I want. How can I help others and make this world a better place. I am not saying I get the answers but it is good to think about it sometimes.

Since I have been so busy, I ended up selling my DS Lite which made my cousin lose his mind! >_<
But I have my PSP which is enough for me.

... Business calls me... Have to go with a friend to this "event" to help out. Back stage people are calling for "tech guys" now... I wish they would pay me... =(

Until next time bloggers. (this post is messed up and unorganized!)

Gabriel Iglesias - I am Not Fat, I am Fluffy [2009]

2010-02-28T17:49:00.001+04:00

I love this comedian!

He is funny and uses new jokes everytime he goes on the air!

Thought of sharing it with you all:

Download Link:

Gabriel - I am Not Fat, I am Fluffy (megaupload.com)

Kingdom Hearts 2 Music

2010-02-27T03:01:00.001+04:00

Kingdom Hearts 2 was one of my favourite games and I like the music that was in the game.
The list is long, but hope you enjoy it.

P.S: This is list was created by OblivionsDragonGirl (YouTube name) and the songs were uploaded by SilvaGunner.

Website Hosting

2010-02-24T03:30:00.001+04:00

Today, for the first time in my life, I actually had to find a website hosting service.

I am glad to say I found the best option for what I need and hope it serves me and whoever continues the site well.

HostGator

I am not sure if there is any better but I think for us, students, I think we would be happy to pay as little as possible! ( I am sure even the grown ups love to pay less for best!)

No matter what price plan you choose you will always get unlimited storage and bandwidth, how much better can it get?!

I always asked around for which web hosting service to use but now I know which I would use if I ever think of having a site with unlimited storage for personal or business use.

University and How It Should Be

2010-02-15T22:32:00.000+04:00

At times, I work so hard while stressing on how things should be perfect. I used to try my best to finish all my work before the due date by a week at most!

Recently, I have been more laid back. Less work and less stress (studies related) since I stopped doing my work till the hand in date. Yes, I may stress in that time but at least it is less than before. I talked to some people and told them how everyone is laid back and don't stress much and this is what I got as a reply:

You are meant to have fun in university before going to the real world and having to take on all these responsibilities.

I was kind of shocked really... Since I used to be so afraid I won't do well and work double the time they do yet they do better than me. So thought of taking their approach and to be honest... I think they are right.

We come to university, wanting to study, but we just think about getting that "A" or being the top student. What will that get us? a certificate saying how clever we are and get us a better job? Studying doesn't mean you automatically can do well in a job. Maybe you can memorize things really fast and remember them but can you USE THEM when in need?

I really prefer to go easy on things and learn it in my lazy way then become an A student and give myself headaches from just reading, memorizing, studying 24/7...

I actually once sat down after a year has passed to see what I remember from last years subjects. Guess what people? I remembered NOTHING! Why? Because they pressure you so much to learn this and that. Memorize a lot of things without the time to RELAX! So I think going easy on myself and learning things, even if it takes 3 months, slowly is way better.

To all university students, I am not saying be like me. But if you think all this is hectic then let go of studies till the time you REALLY need to study.

* bad advice, but good for me *

Poached Eggs... and Hitler!

2010-01-29T04:22:00.000+04:00

Today I was invited to go with some friends to get donuts, which we didn't sadly. =(
But we will have some tomorrow so...! =D

Anyway, so we go to my friends house and he tells us his dad wants poached eggs (his dad is sick so please wish him a fast recovery) and me and my friend "H" get shocked for a while... then I say "I don't know how make poached eggs!"

It turned out to be really simple... All we had to do was throw the egg in boiling water and that is it but NOOOOOOOOO we had to act smart and try acting "cool" so we went to YouTube and saw chef Gordon Ramzi's way to do it and it was kind of... hard? Well, I just don't know how to make it exactly the way he did it.

Anyway, so we were thinking of how to do it and we were kinda late to actually cook it so his dad comes down and shows us how... New thing I learned that has to do with cooking!

On another note, my friends are Mac lovers (I prefer Windows more than Mac!) and they love making jokes about how a Mac will make our life better and how a Mac is better than Windows. After lots of "debates" on how a Mac is good. My two friends compared my friend and I with this video: (Since we don't like Mac... xD)

Start of a New Year = New Resolutions

2010-01-25T01:43:00.000+04:00

First of all, happy belated new year to you all. Hope most of you had fun "partying" and waking me up to congratulate me on this fine, freezing year.

I know I left the blog scene for some time but that is because I was caught up with university work and the society I am involved with. So in my free time, blogging doesn't seem so much fun!

Anyway, the topic of today is new year. I wonder why people feel so happy and go "HAPPY NEW YEAR!" and then make new resolutions each year and say they will do them. It doesn't stick to my head WHY only on new years...?

In my opinion, even if everyday was a new year, your life won't change or become better from a new year. If that is true to some, then what about a new day? new week? new month? They are not like a new year? Can't you make resolutions for every day of your life to make yourself a better person?

Every new years eve, I stay at home and go to sleep before 12 am because I think every day can be a new day if you want it just like how you can have a new year every year.

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After reading what I wrote up there, I know I have become messed up from the inside! xD
Sorry if it made no sense to some.

Hospital

2010-01-06T12:54:00.000+04:00

I went today to the hospital to see my grandmother again today. She was awake this time so I talked to her a bit and sat with her.

She is in a serious condition since March 2009 but she kind of got better. I wish she would get completely healed and go back to her normal life, with us, her family, and enjoy it like before.

To everyone who reads this, I beg of you to pray for her and wish her a fast recovery. That is all I am asking. For her and everyone who is suffering in this life.

I hope the suffering of this world comes to an end...

~ Time to Fly ~

2010-01-05T11:46:00.003+04:00

Four weeks have passed since I returned to Oman for the Christmas break. Time really flew by and I didn't notice it from all the work I had to do (family chores) and being the nice driver of the house. It was fun, hectic and stressful.

I am sure I will miss B+F so much! They have the best burgers I have ever tasted in the whole world! * days dreams of the burger *

Anyway! No time to be hungry now... Need to organize my day to do everything that needs to be done.

- Renew ID card
- Visit remaining family members
- Call some family/friends
- Spend time with my family
- Listen to Music! (I really miss doing this...)
- drive around Oman one last time before I leave if I had time after finishing all my work

This is not easy at all. No matter how many times I travel it always sucks to leave your family and friends. Since I study in UK, I made some great friends which is really bad for me emotionally because I will have to leave them as well and come back to Oman once I am done with my studies there. (yes, I am VERY sensitive... -_-)

Two more days, lots to do!
Wish if everyone just gathers in one place and I can see them all at once instead of going to each and everyones house.

Going back to UK means:
- Study for university and pass all assignments
- Learn HTML/XHTML, CSS and php to take care of a website.
- Clean my lovely flat...

on the upside, I will see my mommy and daddy! =D
They cook for me a lot... Wish they would clean my flat instead of giving me food! xD
Just kidding! (hope they don't take me seriously if they read this...)

Dear blog readers,
I am sorry I have been slow in updating the blog. I have been busy with life and been trying to adapt to the pressure and my stressful life I am having. To add to that, I barely have anything to write about... Sometimes I do but have no idea how to write it so I just never update it.

I hope this blog will be improve and improve me with it.

Reckless Drivers

2009-12-29T13:03:00.000+04:00

Since I came to Oman I have been hyped to drive all day! I loved the weather the first days I have arrived in Oman (what? 2 weeks back?) and I knew that most of them were reckless but never thought it would get worse.

This year, since I came back, the drivers got worse. Now some take 2 lanes to drive, drive 40km/h or less in a road that you need to drive AT LEAST 60 km/h or 80 km/h, never open signals while turning or to notify us, driver, where they want to go and worst of all they jump in front of you without caring about pressing the breaks or checking the cars around them.

Thank God since I came I knew how to handle these situations, where my life was on the line, from these crazy drivers.

Once, I sat with my friend in the car and when I saw him driving EXACTLY like the people who don't care about anyone else. He was taking two lanes, driving less than 40 km/h in a one way road. ONE WAY ROAD TAKING TWO LANES?! He must be crazy! I even told him to open the signal lights to show people where he wants to go and not let them wait on the road but no... since he has a license he says he doesn't need to do all that.

Now I know why the police fail some on purpose. I am with failing people on purpose now. Since everyone started getting their license they never cared about following rules or taking safety into account. Rules are not there to make you suffer but for your own safety and others.

Driving now seems like war. When you go out, you never know if you will be back!

Day off and... cooked omelette!

2009-12-02T21:39:00.002+04:00

Today I had a complete day off! (Thank God! I got tired of studying all the time during the weekdays and doing assignments)

However, I went over to a friend's house to discuss some issues in the society we are in. After lots of heated discussions someone broke it with a nice "driving" sound... Can you guess?
My stomach! It growled and I actually told it to "stay quiet!" and my friend laughed, looked at me and said "we will eat soon" which made me feel bad because when I am involved in something it ALWAYS ends up with food and I thought I can change that even for one day! xD

So we get into the kitchen and he says we will cook omelette... I was... shocked? Because I have NO COOKING skills whatsoever and thought will mess up big time!

Anyway, we ended up cooking three times. The first two were REALLY TASTY! (I wish I can have some now =( ) but the last one... I added a bit more salt and we used oil instead of butter.
(use butter when making omelette, better than oil!)

I learned something I always wanted to make and actually felt that cooking is fun and can lead to "tasty land" if you cook well!

I would love to share some pictures with you all but I was too busy munching than taking pictures. If you get Gmail I might consider making an omelette just to show you how well I did.

Boredom Strikes, Laughter Created!

2009-11-26T14:16:00.001+04:00

Weird topic name, I know, but I have no brain working at the moment!
It is stuck on "start up" so don't care about the topic but care about what is IN IT!

I was going around deviantart and came across a funny person who draws comics from her life!

She basically goes through something, or thinks about it, and draws it as a funny comic!
I thought of sharing it with you all since it is always better to have laughs with people than alone! =D

nyu's gallery

Hope you laugh at most, if not all, of the things she made!

ENJOY!

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UPDATE!

I have put up a video on YouTube (from boredom of course) which sometimes I find funny and cute!
Hope you like it! =D

Humble Modesty

2009-11-25T01:40:00.000+04:00

This is a simple blog.
It writes notes often and sticks them in public places that has, most of the time, good phrases to read.

Small notes can make lots of changes. =)

This is the link to their blog:
http://humblemodesty.blogspot.com/

Hope some of you check it out frequently.

Have a laugh!

2009-11-23T21:09:00.006+04:00

Whenever I feel I lack some "laughs" in my day, that website never fails!
It has some nice pictures with funny captions!

That made my day today! =D

Source: LOLcats n funny pictures

Fort Minor

2009-11-17T17:57:00.004+04:00

I just want to share some of the songs of Fort Minor.

Enjoy.

Fear of Helping

2009-11-08T18:14:00.005+04:00

"You may be watched by the government..."

It seems being in a foreign country makes people afraid to do what they really want to do. I always wanted to help by doing some charity work, help build a Mosque, help the orphans and needy,... etc. So I involved myself with it and I feel good about it.

However, my family are telling me to be careful and not get into it because their intentions may not be as good as mine. They may taking this money for terrorism acts. I understand the fear but why should I let that stop me from doing what I want?!

Since I came to the UK and always got into one of those charity that gathers money I always feel down when my family and friends tell me to not "trust them" or "believe in them" because their intentions are not as good as mine. I may do this for orphans but they may do it for terrorism acts.

I never get into anything unless I know exactly what is going to happen and where the money will go to. I always get discouraged to get into charities because of these things. If we do forget about me being in UK and back in my home country, Oman. Why don't I see people donating and helping UNLESS THEY HAD TO?

You rarely see people going in an orphanage to help or do charity work. Most of them just "talk" and say they would do this and that but NOT do them at all. (It got proven from something I did and offered to people and they said they "will" help but never did... no more details about this)

I hope people would actually do what they feel like and say instead of being afraid what people will say about them. Let the government watch me and follow me everywhere. I really am not afraid because I know what I am doing is for the good of the people and nothing bad.

Charity Week!

2009-10-20T00:10:00.008+04:00

We started our charity week in uni and it is amazing how many Muslims we have this year! =D
I am literally happy to interact with so many of them in one day!

Put that aside, we are trying to get as much money as possible for orphans around the world.

So please do me a favour please and send this link to everyone you know:

http://www.justgiving.com/RoyalHollowayCharityWeek/

Donate money to orphans around the world!

This is not a must but it would really help us to have as many people as possible to help for our cause.

Remember, the deadline is Sunday the 25th of October. So hurry and donate!

Think of the orphans... =)

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UPDATE:

Last day of donation to help the orphans:
http://www.justgiving.com/RoyalHollowayCharityWeek/

Having doubts? Read the following:
I know some have doubts about donating because they either don't trust us, the Islamic Community, or are not bothered t...o donate because they have financial issues.

First of all, I would like to point out that most of us are students so I understand the financial issue. As for the trust, I assure you that the money goes to Orphans. If you all go to http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/event.php?eid=178915978775&ref=mf
and look at the pictures of what we were able to do for the Orphans in the past years thanks to your help.

If that is not enough then I DARE you all to live with only 10 pounds and not more. For a week, live with 10 pounds and when you run out of that 10 pounds you don't eat or drink water. Think of the orphans and their suffering. We live in a really good life as proof you all are either in school, collage, university, work or sitting at home with comfort. The orphans don't have 80% of what we have. They suffer every single day to just survive. We want to make their life better by giving them this little amount.

If you all donate even 1p I swear that will help a lot.
if 1 million people donate 1p we will get 10000 pounds. We are not asking from every individual to give us all his money. 1p would do... =)

Sorry for the long post but this is the last day so I am trying hard...

Depression can be good. (Part 2)

2009-10-18T19:23:00.023+04:00

For the readers who want to read Part 1 please go here.
Depression can be good.(Part 1)

LONG POST! READ AT OWN RISK!
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Some people who get over depression say they found something valuable, a treasure, from being depressed. Something they would have never found if they were not depressed. (repeating again, I am not asking you to be depressed!) Such as:
- learning true value of friendship
- getting a more realistic view of what life is really about
- learning to put important things first
- mistakes they used to repeat over and over again

if we look at the 3rd point which is learning to put important things first, some interpret this in a wrong way which leads them to depression. a good example of it is, some people think that happiness comes through power and money which ends up making them think if they don't have it they will be at the bottom of the world (i.e in hell) which is not true.

To be happy, we need simpler things like:
- living at peace
- loving others
- making time for family and friends
- doing things we love
... etc.

Depression is as universal as the common cold.
It can be so slight as to be hardly worth the name... or at the other extreme, it can almost totally paralyze action

said by Myra Chave-Jones

Depression may be very bad to some but what makes them live and get stronger is that they believe "the very worst moments will go away so they keep fighting and doing what they can to get over it.

Some of the factors that make people depressed are:
1. Psycholigocal Factors:
- Childhood
- Personal views we hold about ourselves
- sense of loss

2. Life Events:
- loss of someone important/close to you.
- circumstances

3. Physiological factors:
- illness
- body chemistry (e.g. hormones out of balance)
- body rhythms following exertion or important event

Any of the mentioned can make depression worse and worse but to get out of it we should work on doing some or all of the following:
- talking
- writing
- medication (I think this should be as a LAST result!)
- rethinking of our lives
- feeling valued (showing the person we are grateful for his actions, being here, ... etc)
- meditation and relaxation
- exercise

When people are depressed they tend to be very negative towards themselves and never treat themselves no matter how good they are or how well they did in their job, studies and keep saying stuff like "This is really bad... I could have done better... I don't deserve this..."

For Depressed People:
you need to know these pointers:
1. Be Realistic.
No one can recover from depression in a day or two. Sitting there, moaning or telling themselves things have to be perfect won't make it any better. Doing this only leads to more depression.

2. Accept What is Happening.
Not believing you are depressed will only make it harder to actually go OUT of depression. No matter how much guilt or how hurt you are, accept it to move out of this phase.

3. Be Patient.
You can't reach the top easily. Whether it was climbing out of depression or being the manager of a company.

4. Get Plenty of Rest.
When we are depressed we usually feel very tired and we usually feel like doing things that are not worth doing anything anyway. Some may have a hard time to sleep in depression, that is ok as long as they don't become addicted to it.

5. Do Things you Enjoy.
It isn't selfish to take care of yourself and do what you want. If it makes you feel better, just do it! You will feel better and lighter.

6. Exercise!
Exercising relieves you from stress and makes you less tired (as weird as this sounds!)

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Phew!
I guess that is good for part 2! =D
Will think about making part 3 if I was in the mood. Depression is a HUGE topic and is hard to talk about all of it but will do my best. =)

P.S: Most of the contents were taken from the book "Climbing out of Depression" by Sue Atkinson

Holy Month of Ramadhan! =D

2009-08-21T10:54:00.008+04:00

To all who doesn't know, Ramadhan is a month where Muslims fast to feel how the poor feel with no food. (correct me if I am wrong)

I love this month so much. I always fast on this month with a smile! =D
Some people learn the sufferings of others and change. Sadly, some just complain about the hunger and say they want to eat! -_-

There are simple rules to be able to fast (talking about Muslims here!) and they are:
1. To pray all 5 prayers on time
2. To not have any water or food go down or reach your throat till after the evening prayer.
3. To not swear at all. (I was told this?)

Hmm, I can't wait for it!
If God wills it, it will be on Saturday the 22nd of September 2009.
Get ready people!
And hope your fasting gets accepted! =D

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Forgot to say that Ramadhan teaches us to be patient!
Patience is what some people lack. If most people were patient the world would have no gone to chaos or so I think. =)

Birthday Days

2009-08-05T12:45:00.002+04:00

5th of August
Today is the day I was born in. I always wondered why everyone gets so happy on their birthdays only? Is it for the presents? The calls? The surprises?

I think birthdays are meant to be a happy day because it lets you look back at how many years you have been alive. The things people do on our birthdays just make us smile, don't they? =D

I take my birthday as a normal day though and people disagree with me. They say I should enjoy it to the max! Why don't we enjoy other days to the max as well then? What is so different from the day we were born from any other day of the week, month or year?

I think people can't wait for their birthdays to come so they get all the presents and see the surprises people do! =P
It's fun and nice to see what people can do or create to make our birthdays special and comforting! =D

I got a chocolate cake! (I always fuss about it and I got it at last! xD)
Let us see what more surprises are coming my way.
*wears headband and gets ready for the other surprises*

Depression can be good. (Part 1)

2009-07-03T11:34:00.015+04:00

I started reading a book about depression, since I was depressed a lot, and it taught me things I never knew. People hear about depression and they take it as a negative think completely. I am not saying "BE DEPRESSED!" no... I am saying if you get depressed that doesn't mean its all bad and you are at the bottom of the pit and there is no way out.

There are many symptoms for depression. I was depressed and hated it till I saw life more clearly. When I was depressed, I knew who are my real friends, who really loved me and who just talked to me because I was "fun" to them.

When you are depressed the first and only things you might notice only is "no one cares...", "I want to die..." or "no one loves me..." and so on.

Instead of doing that, how about looking at the bright side of it?
Yes, being depressed has a bright side. It shows you what you did wrong, what you can do to improve your life, how to make yourself a better person and can think clearly IF you don't dwell on being depressed.

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UPDATE:
Here I am as promised to update this post. =)

From the book "Climbing out of Depression" by Sue Atkinson I shall copy some phrases or try to show you something you can do if you or a friend is depressed.

One of the small things we can do is draw a semi-brick house and write one word in it saying what you want to achieve. It may sound really stupid but if you really want to get better you will work on it. You need to remember this one rule, WORK ON ONE THING AT A TIME! If you don't work on one thing and pressure yourself you may break down and end up at the bottom of depression again.

This is an example:

(Here I am saying I want to "study" more and do well. And I want to spend more time with my "family" and ... etc)

Some of the methods that help getting out of depression are:
- Writing down what is going around in our life.
- Read what you write everyday until you see a pattern (e.g "I always sit in front of the laptop all day and do nothing...")
- After reading we have to try to "change" what we always do. (having the same routine sometimes makes us more depressed)

UPDATE:
Part 2

Brilliant Computer Scientist!

2009-06-01T16:25:00.006+04:00

One of the main reasons I chose computer science is because I have seen how people create things from scratch and make it look brilliant! A lot of programs and games have been made that really amaze me.

Someone who caught my attention last week was, Peter Sjostrand. (not sure if that is his real name) He took an old game and improved it... not a little but a LOT! He created new stages, new enemies, multiplayer and more!

Some people just give me more motivation to keep doing what I am doing and one day I will be able to do what I wish for! =D

The game I am talking about:

"Losing Grip" by Seven Wiser

2009-05-13T15:46:00.002+04:00

I love the song. Forget the video... XD

"Losing Grip"

IF I fall to the ground
Will you pick me up again
I don't know who I am anymore
Or why I'm holding on
I feel so useless everyday
I wake up so ashamed
I don't know who I am anymore
I'm nothing without you

Don't you see that I have problems
Putting all my trust in me
I'm falling further everyday
So you see the worst in me
I'm losing grip,I'm losing everything
I'm feeling so alone
I'm losing grip,I'm losing grip

The day that I was down
I remember all your words to me
We'd look around at everything
Right in front of you
And it feels so useless everyday
I wake up so ashamed
I don't know what you think anymore
I'm nothing without you

Lyrics from www.azlyrics.com

Music - "Fighting" by Yellowcard

2009-05-12T16:03:00.004+04:00

Music is one of the things in this world that calms some people and make them feel they are not alone with whatever is happening to them. I usually think that to write a song you need to let your feelings out which I think is the reason there are many songs in the world. Some make no sense but you feel that it means something to you. That made songs really popular.

I am talking about myself and what I think about Music. There are a lot of songs I really think show how I feel exactly but right now I am addicted to this song and it really makes me think! =D

"Fighting" by Yellowcard

Said I'd move on and I'd leave it alone
But before I walk out there is something that I need you to know
I got lost in the blink of an eye
And I could never get back, no I never got back …

You were not there when I wanted to say
That you were everything right
And it wasn't you but me that changed
Now I gotta go it alone
But I will never give up, no I'll never give up.

What am I fighting for?
There must be something more
For all these words I sing
Do you feel anything?

Said “I'm ok”, but I know how to lie
You were all that I had
You were delicate and hard to find
Got lost in the back of my mind
And I could never get back, no I never got back

You were not there when I needed to say
I hit the bottom so fast
That my head was spinning ‘round for days
Now I gotta go it alone
But I will never give up…
No I'll never give up…

What am I fighting for?
There must be something more
For all these words I sing
Do you feel anything?

What am I fighting for?

What am I fighting for?

Never give up….. on this
Never give up…. Up on this
Never give up…. On this
Never give uuuuuuuuuuuuuuup on this

Said “I'm ok” but I know how to lie
I will never give up, no I'll never give up

What am I fighting for?
There must be something more
For all these words I sing
Do you feel anything?

What am I fighting for?
No, I'm never gonna give up, give up

What am I fighting for?
No, I'm never gonna give up, give up

Said that I'd fight for the one that I found
I'm gonna stay here while I wait for you to come around
I'll fight, you're a part of me now
And I will never give up, no I'll never give up

Lyrics

Good Old Times!

2009-05-06T23:15:00.003+04:00

I remember when me and my family would always gather to watch TV and talk! =D
Ahh the good times. I was thinking about the old days when I came across some old cartoon that we used to watch together (of course they didn't want to but they loved us and wanted to see us happy so they watched it! =D)

Here are the two videos I found:

and

Both were cartoons I used to watch in Arabic! I loved them so much that I actually used to sing with it! XD
I still want to watch it if I can find it and download them! =D

Final Fantasy 7: Advent Children Complete!

2009-04-30T01:08:00.015+04:00

Yes! It is finally out! =D
I am watching it at the moment and all I can say is... They made it better than the previous one! Added new scenes and changed a bit of what they say and it is a LOT better!

(Please remember, the downloads are in Japanese with English subtitles)

So here are the links for download:

Adrive:
FF7ACC - 1 link

Megaupload:
FF7ACC - 1 link

or

FF7ACC - Part 1

FF7ACC - Part 2

Watch it online:
FF7ACC - Online! (Japanese with English subtitles)

FF7ACC - English

Katekyo Hitman Reborn!

2009-04-27T14:27:00.002+04:00

Description:
Tsuna is a hapless youth with low test scores and lower self esteem. His mother hires a tutor to help Tsuna out, but it comes as a surprise to the both of them when the tutor is a baby named Reborn, claiming to be from the Mafia. Reborn informs Tsuna that he's the next heir to the Vongola family mafia family and tries to help Tsuna reach the goal. Reborn possesses the Dying Will bullet, which kills a person and brings them back to life to fulfill the last regret they had, and even works to get Tsuna some henchmen to make him a true mafia boss-in-training.

Source

One of the best anime I am watching! The description doesn't exactly tell you everything about the anime and some would go "Bleh... This is not interesting." Believe me, I was like that for the first 20 episodes but then I changed my mind. It became interesting and I got into it. It shows you how a hopeless person who is always afraid starts fighting to protect his friends. This is one of my addictions. If they stop subbing this anime I would lose my mind! XD

One of the things that makes me feel good and calm is this anime. I am trying to keep up with the anime and download the episode as soon as it is online. =D

Wish they never take it from me... It is all I have...

Dragon Ball Kai

2009-04-06T16:05:00.006+04:00

The remake of Dragon Ball Z is finally out. The graphics are way better then the old one and it is, till now, the same story. New scenes which make it even better! =D

For all Dragon Ball fans out there you have to watch it!

I think the old opening had a nice song though...

Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood!

2009-04-05T20:34:00.018+04:00

The "new" Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood is out! =D

I am sure a lot of you have been waiting for it (people who love animation) and can't wait to see it!
I have seen the first episode and I am not going to spoil for you all but say it is nice! =D

Here is the opening and the ending of the anime: