July 31, 2002
Darrin's Dance Grooves
We bought it. My sister refused to hold it in public. But hey ain't no shame in my game! Or something...
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July 30, 2002
Cat's Choir
I heard these cats crying downstairs. I got scared. I realised it was my sisters singing songs from the Sister Act soundtrack. I remain scared.
These Harry Potter lemon sherbets I'm eating aren't as magical as I wanted them to be.
Posted at 8:40 PM
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Yes, lets make a big deal about them
WEBLOG : The Movie. I love this.
Posted at 6:54 PM
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Jade Magazine Article
Why I Date Asians, a white man's perspective.
Posted at 1:32 AM
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Shout out
Hello to my Uncle Ik in Glasgow who I hear logs on to the site and wonders why I talk about shoes. It's because I'm insane.
Posted at 12:06 AM
July 29, 2002
Eew eew eww
I did it. I have been mentally scarred for life and I don't wanna talk about it. Ever.
Posted at 3:38 PM
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July 28, 2002
Blogathon 2002
Well the blogathon is over. Was it a success? You decide. Whatever the case I hope you enjoyed it.
All the blogathon posts have been archived here for posterity.
I'm going to go eat now. Lots.
Posted at 2:21 PM
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End of the line
Well it's over... and I feel sicker, bleurg. But thank you again to everyone for the support! Here's the last set of shoes.
These shoes I've been after since they came out in last season's Next catalogue. My mum bought them for me yesterday in the sale for half price. I love a bargain and I love these shoes. They are made of suede and feel so comfy.
Posted at 2:12 PM
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Voting
There is voting going on over at the official Blogathon site. I'm not eligible for any award except maybe Most Tired (but still made it) and Voter's Choice though I deserve neither.
Posted at 1:31 PM
Always
I can't believe I'm drinking Coke before even having breakfast. I ming.
Posted at 1:16 PM
Fashion-a-holic (Part 5)
These were a bit of an emergency buy last week. I had nothing to go with my graduation outfit....okay nothing suitable anyway. These were the first tan coloured ones I saw and hey presto, outfit complete. They're a little high and I was afraid of falling flat on my face in front of hundreds of people but I didn't so s'all good.
Posted at 12:57 PM
Thank you
Just wanted to take this opportunity to thank my sponsors. These include my cuz Tahira, someone called Saima (that better not be a prank!), Faisal and Rebecca.
Also check out the people I'm sponsoring, Rebecca and Firda. Good luck for the last couple of hours guys.
There's still time to sponsor me and help me raise money for Cancer Research UK. They do great work which you can read about here. They say that more than one in three of us develop cancer at some stage of our lives. With the money you donate they look to develop new ways to prevent and treat cancer.
Posted at 12:39 PM
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Oops
I starteed feeling sick at around 5ish this morning and had to lie down. Next thing you know it's morning and I'm still feeling sick. I'm a bit better now and don't worry I'll make it up to you guys.
Posted at 12:30 PM
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5 Questions (Part 14)
Dr. Resin asks:
If you where to develop your own style of ChiaPet, which of the Jackson 5 would you pattern it after?
Michael of course. He's the best.
Bassetts Liquorice Allsorts... mighty tasty, or interrogation technique?
The latter, they ming.
Are you kind to goats? *All* goats?
Yes. Ok only to the goateed ones.
Why does love die? Please keep it short.
Real love doesn't. News flash, it was never love if it died.
You shave your armpits: (a)Always (b)Never (c)When the moon is full (d)I don't really think about it until I see Robbie Williams, and the itching threatens to destroy me.
d.
Posted at 5:12 AM
Fashion-a-holic (Part 4)
This is my art bag. Made of some sort of metal and adorned with 60s pictures it holds my pencils, paints and other art supplies.
Posted at 4:35 AM
Colour Class
Sorry to break it to you but this green and that red don't go.
Posted at 4:03 AM
5 Questions (Part 14)
Simon asks:
Have you ever made a fool of yourself with an ironing board?
Yes. Just yesterday I tried to use it as a surf board. How was I to know?
Have you ever invented any words? If yes, please state.
I made up flubala and throkuyano. I have yet to make up their meanings though.
Do you know where Leatherhead is?
On the Leatherneck?
Did you ever write to Jim'll Fix It?
I asked him to stop giving me nightmares.
Would you consider having my children?
I thought we already had some.
Posted at 3:32 AM
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Five Things I Hate
1) Eating noises
2) People who get easily excited
3) Dance music
4) Gossip
5) Choking
Posted at 3:02 AM
Fashion-a-holic (Part 3)
These are traditional Pakistani shoes called coosay. Made out of hard leather they can be so uncomfortable but get the right ones and you're sorted. Worn with shalwar kameez they look fab, worn with jeans (like below) not so fab. But I think I'll create a new fashion statement.
Posted at 2:32 AM
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Am I right or what?
I think this could in fact be the best page in the universe. This guy is hilarious. Will you marry me?
Posted at 1:59 AM
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A society?!
This saddens me. There doesn't need to be a society or strategies for God's sake. It's a game six year olds play to settle playground disputes.
Posted at 1:34 AM
5 Questions (Part 13)
Asher asks:
Congratulations! Saima is announced as one of the TOP 10 sensuous women by Askmen Magazine. “How do you feel at the moment Saima, for this entire honor?”
I think there's been some sort of mistake...
According to the latest research published in Medical Herald “Chocolate increases the love passion in girls”. How much chocolate do you think is good for a girl’s intake?
Copious amounts. It releases the happy hormone.
Why is always the term “IN LAWS” is used for the in-laws, when they are all mostly “OUT LAWS”?
Because that's the legend and everyone tries their hardest to keep the stereotypes alive.
Saima has a biggest crush for a guy. Cupid feels mercy for Saima, and the guy calls up Saima, takes her out for a good time. They watch the Oprah together & then head for a posh restaurant for a hearty dinner. Sitting on the table, the guy holds Saima’s hand & tells her that she is simply adorable and that he adores her because of her very much resemblance with her dead sister. Explain Saima’s feelings at the moment?
Oprah?? You cheapskate! I prefer Jerry Springer.
Some children were playing in the playground in front of our housing society. One said “My dad is better then yours”
The second said “No, my father is far much better then your dad”
The third one said “My brother is better then yours”
The second boy said “Hmm, it’s simply impossible”
The first one said again “My mom is better then yours”
“Well that’s right, you won!” all others said in one voice. “Because our dads think the same too.”
Explain some truths about why people like their own children & wives of others BETTER?
Grass is greener and that's the only thing you can change. You can't change your kids can you?
Posted at 1:05 AM
Hard
This is harder than I thought.
Posted at 12:26 AM
July 27, 2002
Fashion-a-holic (Part 2)
These are my Miffy bags. I'm so proud of them. They're useless because they're too small but who cares? They're cute!
Posted at 11:59 PM
Why I'm accused of having bad taste in men (Part 2)
Posted at 11:28 PM
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5 Questions (Part 12)
Aneesa asks:
Is it possible to love someone over the net?
Anything is possible. But care is needed. You may be loving someone fictitious.
Is there life as we know it on another planet?
Possibly.
Coffee/tea? Coke/pepsi? Sunset/sunrise? Mountain/beaches?
Tea, coke, sunsets and beaches.
Would you give up your life in an instant if you had to for someone you love? If so, for whom? What do you think is the most satisfying feelin in the world? What is the strongest emotion also?
I don't know, I've never felt that strongly about someone and I love my family too much. The strongest emotion is jealousy, makes you do crazy stuff.
Posted at 11:00 PM
Copycat Update
I should be a detective. Shouldn't I?
Other cases I've 'solved':
Blogger gets ripped off.
Posted at 10:28 PM
Fashion-a-holic (Part 1)
Hi, my name's Saima and I'm a fashion-a-holic. I can't resist the urge to buy accessories when I visit stores. Bags and shoes, bags and shoes. I'll be showing you some of the things I've bought in the last couple of weeks alone.
These are my little ballerina shoes. I bought them last week for £5.50! Bargain or what? I wear them mainly around the house to feel like a princess. Yay.
Posted at 10:07 PM
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Why I'm accused of having bad taste in men (Part 1)
Posted at 9:35 PM
Free Designs
Firda is posting a tableless weblog design every hour which is free for you to use.
Posted at 8:58 PM
5 Questions (Part 11)
Anonymous asks:
sunset or sunrise. ,mountians or beaches ..?.what is more beautiful to you?
All of them.
If you could what era would you like to be reborn in ?why?
The Stone Age. Dunno why, caves are sexy?
What do you think is the best solution to Kashmir?
Wish I knew.
Have you read `1984` n animal farm?if not do so!
I have. Animal Farm is great.
What is it that makes you feel truly alive?what is it that gives you a feeling of total peace,satisfaction and love.
Drawing, painting and dancing.
Posted at 8:04 PM
5 Questions (Part 10)
A daily reader asks:
Who do you think should get the blame for the bombing of the world trade center?
The people that did it?
Imagine being an american, what would u do?
Same as I'm doing now but in an American accent.
Now just think and tell me what should be done, not being biased? You honestly fear since the blame goes to muslims, put your self in america's situation, imagine having your family members killed, what would u do then? wouldnt u try to take your anger out on someone you think is responsible? Although i admit its not correct.
Umm no.
Well asked like 4 question in the last question, so ill leave it at
that :)
Posted at 7:09 PM
Summer may finally be here
The sun is shining, I'm sweating more than you'd like to know and it seems summer may actually be here.
We have about five fans in this house and two work. Dag nammit. Why do Pakistani plugs have to be different?
I've cut my hands and now I could be Michael Jackson's hand double.
Posted at 6:36 PM
Fish Fever
The three fish that reside in our living room are poorly. They have these huge red sores with white bits coming out. I know, I thought, we'll just get some medicine from the pet store. So off we went and asked the pet store people what we should do.
"You need to pull out the white bits, they're hook worms, with tweezers," she told me.
So I got them some medicine and after that, you're on your own boys! Ain't no way I'm putting my hands in that tank and tweezering worms out of your backside.
Posted at 5:03 PM
5 Questions (Part 9)
Faisal asks:
In your personal gay-icon hall of fame, who comes higher, Eddie Izzard or Sir Graham Norton?
That's a toughie. I enjoy the vulgar humour and cuteness of Sir Graham Norton yet I love the dry sarky wit of Izzard. So I'll go with Graham Norton.
Do you think you'd be a Muslim if you'd not been born into the religion?
I'd like to think so. Hopefully. Luckily I was born one so problem solved.
What would you buy first with your first proper paycheck?
A nicer car and more shoes, whoopee!
What should I buy? With mine that is, not yours.
A nicer car and more shoes, for meeee!
If you could ask yourself a question, the answer of which would be interesting, revealing and insightful to me, what would it be? And what about the answer?
We've debated that this is in fact two questions. I'd ask if I like lollipops and the answer would be yes.
Posted at 4:43 PM
Guide to flirting
If you need a guide to flirting you may as well give up now.
Posted at 4:15 PM
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Guide to flirting
If you need a guide to flirting you may as well give up now. And if you need this, there is definitely no hope for you.
Posted at 4:05 PM
5 Questions (Part 8)
Remember when I asked you guys to submit five questions? And I hardly answered them? Well here ya go! Hope it was worth the wait. I'll be sporadically answering them over the 24 hour time period.
Hasan Deen asks:
What makes you happy?
The ones I love. Sunsets. Art. Cuddly toys. Thoughtful presents. Success, mine as well as others. Scrapbooks.
What makes you sad?
When people judge me just by looking at me and they don't even know me. This has happened countless amount of times by a variety of people. The sales assistant, the interviewer, the prospective teacher. Sorry guys but I can speak English, I'm not a religious nut and I do have a brain.
Are you passive, aggressive or assertive?
Depends on my mood. I wouldn't say I was aggressive though, others may disagree :)
If you were stranded on a desert island with a cd player, what 3 cds would you take with you?
Michael Jackson's Dangerous, The Crow Score and Terminator 2 Soundtrack.
Finally: Britney Spears or Christina Aguilera?
Britney Spears baby yeah.
Posted at 3:33 PM
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And so it begins
The next 24 hours are gonna be fun! And tiring!
Remember you can still sponsor me. Come on people it's for a good cause.
Posted at 3:10 PM
July 25, 2002
Copycat
Blatantly copied from Harrumph! I thought. At least we admit it they thought.
Posted at 10:58 PM
Knowledge is King
This is Sad Sam. He went everywhere that I went for about 2 years. He was a gift from family friends Ron and Jill and though he seems like any ordinary cuddly toy he brought with him a message and a goal. A goal that I've finally achieved.
If there was one thing Ron and Jill instilled in me from an early age it was that knowledge is king. From a really young age I was encouraged to read. Presents were mainly books, encyclopedias and anthologies, trips were to museums and art galleries. Any other time spent together and Ron would tell me war stories or where he got a particular souvenir that decorated the vast and colourful living room which was home to his amazing book collection. Yes, knowledge is king he'd say. And I agreed and enjoyed every second of it. Became a book worm, did really well in school, won prizes. All because of them. I owed it all to them.
Sad Sam stayed with me, carrying his little message. Carrying my hopes of one day going to university, graduating and wearing that hat proudly myself. I'll dedicate it to Ron and Jill I thought. They'll be there for sure. I'll make them proud.
Ron passed away last year.
Yesterday I graduated with a BSc in Chemistry. I did my parents proud. My little sister whooped as I went on stage. I felt like an extra from the Harry Potter movie. And although Ron is no longer with us I still dedicate it to him. You're right Ron, knowledge is king. And you'll always be my inspiration.
There are other people who helped me get here. My parents, my family and my friends. To all of them and anyone else who has ever extended a kind and supportive word and wished me well, thank you.
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July 20, 2002
The World's Smallest Screwdrivers?
Posted at 8:50 PM
I don't dig it so do it yourself
Soldering is more fun than it should be.
Posted at 12:05 AM
July 17, 2002
MT Rocks
More and more sites are switching to the power that is Moveable Type. I was telling Stan that though installation can be a tad difficult, you definitely won't regret it.
For anyone feeling the love but scared to take the plunge, here's a page from the support forum that helped me a lot.
Posted at 11:13 PM
July 16, 2002
Twiddle
How can one be bored with so much to do?
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July 14, 2002
Stars doing their bit
Angelina Jolie's Pakistan Journals.
Posted at 5:51 PM
July 13, 2002
Review: Devdas
As far as Bollywood movies is concerned, Devdas is definitely on the better end of the spectrum. With an okay storyline, the movie redeemed itself in other areas. I can't begin to decribe how breathtaking the sets, powerful the music and vibrant the costumes were. This movie boasts a great cast too, who weren't the best I've seen them but good nonetheless. Anyway, I'd recommend it for everyone. The thing that pissed me off though were the subtitles. Distracting innit?
Songs from the movie you may want to check out:
Maar Dala
Hamesha Tumko Chaha
Dola re dola
Posted at 3:37 PM
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The photos are back
The Pakistan and Glasgow photos are back up. For some reason I need to keep deleting them to make room on the server. But I've changed the permalink system so that each post doesn't make a separate page. If you've linked to an individual entry you'll have to change the URL.
Posted at 12:37 AM
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July 11, 2002
Technology these days
Next are fabulous. Not only did I receive their new Autumn/Winter catalogue this morning hand delivered but it was accompanied with a CD-ROM which mirrors the entire book and makes for easy online ordering. It's so great I even forgive them for their sales assistants' giggling during a busy Saturday afternoon. It seems the idea of saying "Next!" to beckon the next customer and the store they work in being called Next was too funny to handle.
Posted at 3:42 PM
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He gets around
I'm one of very few webloggers that Jish hasn't met.
Posted at 3:34 PM
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Noah's back
Wow, that picture is amazing. Just the sort of thing I wish I could capture.
Some more amazing photography.
Posted at 1:09 PM
July 9, 2002
Never judge a site by it's name
Sometimes I'll read the name of a site and hurriedly want to visit it because it sounds so exciting but this usually ends in disappointment. Just thought you might like to know.
Posted at 10:55 PM
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Internet Explorer 6
I downloaded IE6 yesterday and it reminded me of the first time I ever used Internet Explorer. I had been using Netscape because it was the default browser from my ISP when I stumbled upon Internet Explorer and......gasp! So much colour. Oh oh and the links change colour when you hover over them! There's even different cursors! Safe to say, I never went back to Netscape.
Posted at 11:00 AM
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July 6, 2002
Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK was formed when The Cancer Research Campaign and Imperial Cancer Research Fund merged this year and has become the largest volunteer-supported cancer research organisation in the world. Their aims are to cure cancer patients faster, cut numbers of people getting cancer, bring better treatments to cancer patients, train more cancer doctors, nurses and scientists for research, be the authoritative source of information on cancer and maximise resources available for cancer research.
It's a charity close to my heart for personal reasons. When a loved one is diagnosed with cancer you feel helpless. What can you do for that person except offer emotional support? Well here's my chance to make a difference, however small. At 3pm on 27th July I'll start blogging every half hour for 24 hours to raise money for Cancer Research UK. I'd appreciate any sponsors, you can sponsor an amount per hour or for the full 24 hours. I'd also appreciate any ideas you have for what I can actually do for that 24 hours to keep myself awake and keep you amused. What can I offer to get you to sponsor me? With your help this can be a success.
If you have a site, you might consider taking part in Blogathon 2002 aswell to raise money for your own selected charity. Also please check out the F.A.Q.s at that official site for any queries you may have or just e-mail me.
Posted at 7:47 PM
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There's nothing like it
Like shopping for stationery that is. My eyes light up, my fingers twitch and I have to purchase at least one item whether I need it or not. Stationery buying has never been about need for me. I just want.
Suggested stores for such spending would be Muji and Paperchase.
Don't even get me started on art supplies....
Posted at 12:21 AM
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Saving up for a digital camera
I should carry a camera with me at all times. That way I won't break my own heart every time I see a beautiful scene and know that I can't keep it forever.
Posted at 12:07 AM
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July 4, 2002
Violets are blue, these roses are dead
Well here's something for the bitter and twisted. Dead flowers to say how much you love them. Not.
Also check out these amazing paintings done by The Crow fans.
Posted at 10:57 PM
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July 3, 2002
Can I link to you?
Be my guest. I even have some buttons you can use to declare your love. But for future reference, you don't have to ask! Just don't expect a link back. I only link to sites I like.
Posted at 9:40 PM
July 2, 2002
Yahoo!
Yahoo! have changed their homepage. I like it so far. Prettier and tidier. I have a long history with Yahoo! I got my first e-mail address with them six years ago and have used a lot of their services on and off. Good move guys. They seem to just get better.
Posted at 9:07 PM
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Oops!
I also want to point out that video games are vomit inducing evil but I still play them. Glutton for punishment am I.
Posted at 4:29 PM
July 1, 2002
Well hello
I'm back. Did you miss me?
I've added a few new things. Let me know what you think.
Miffy rocks my socks. I now have two Miffy bags. I'm on the lookout for the green one to complete my collection.
Posted at 7:22 PM
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Will you marry me?
Since I've had a site I've been asked this 23 times. I wish I was joking. The answer is no, get a life.
Posted at 6:53 PM
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Why isn't there a picture of you on the site? Can I see one?
I wear my face 24-7 in real life. It's nice to take it off when I'm online. In other words, no you can't.
Posted at 6:52 PM
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I read you're a chemistry major. Could you help me with some homework?
I wish I had the time. Sorry, I don't.
Try these sites instead:
Organic Chemistry Help
General Chemistry Help
Spectroscopy Problems and Tutorials
Chemistry Help
Posted at 6:49 PM
I want to make a weblog. How do I get started?
There are plenty of publishing tools out there. If you're just getting started I'd recommend Blogger, it's very easy to set up. For more advanced users Greymatter is good but I'd recommend Moveable Type because it has oodles of great features. Those are the only three I've tried.
There are also some books out there for reference.
Posted at 6:38 PM
What's a weblog/blog?
Aah the age old question. It's different things to different people. Mine is just a journal filled with links to interesting things I find on the web and other bits and pieces. Here are some articles and personal views I found:
What's a weblog?
Derek Powazek's opinion
What is a weblog? from the Guardian
Posted at 6:28 PM
