Sunday, December 25, 2011
So when Qeelah called, there was that mixture of "Yeay someone remembered" and "Oh, it's my sister". Don't get me wrong, it's not that I hate her or anything, I kind of hoped someone who is not blood related to me, plus she's my sister, she HAS to remember my birthday (but given that I forgot hers first, it's actually quite nice of her to call from Egypt. Hear that Qeelah? Terharu neh!)
Aisyah sent a message around 12.30 and I was like, "Finally, someone." and Fatin's message came slightly afterwards. I didn't expect anyone from UIA to remember, I mean we're not that close to the extent of remembering each other's birthdays, so to have Aisyah and Fatin remembering, was a pleasant surprise, thank you :)
I went to bed afterwards, waiting much longer would make me even depressed, I guess Tqa is out of credit, Akah and Nash simply forgot. ;/ One of the reasons why I always remember their birthdays is because they're fairly near to mine. Tqa's 11 days before, and Nash is 12 days after, while Akah is 5/5. It's simple Math.
Around 3.30 AM I got a phone call from Nash, he was laughing. I don't even remember if it was a real or a dream, but I remembe him saying "Wei Nael, sorry, aku tertido!" Haha, and I wasn't conscious enough to even make an effort for a conversation, so I was just mumbling nonsense, and the phone call ended with him wishing me Happy Birthday. Lol, Thanks dude.
Shu and Akah gave their messages later that evening. Shu with her Egypt timeline and Akah...well Akah probably just woke up. We had an agreement 2 months ago for a date. The thing is, something unfortunate happened to Akah during that time, and we didn't exactly talk because she was crying, and it wasn't appropriate for me at that time to tell her I was leaving for UIA right after. She contacted me about a week or 2 weeks after and we agreed for a date on Christmas. So it happened.
Let me tell you this, Akah isn't the huggy type of person. I remember the last day of school, and I wanted to hug her but she ran away, then I was kind of offended for a minute or two. And when it was time for goodbyes, I was already over the whole 'hug' thing, she finally hugged me. It was one of those rare moments when Akah lets go of her very stern pride, because it's hard for her to be touchy and stuff. So, when she greeted me with a tight hug wishing me 'Happy Birthday', I was shocked and amazed at the same time. Wow Akah, what did they do to you at Puncak Alam? How did they soften you? Is this even possible? Akah's hugging me in public? It's a birthday miracle.
We talked mostly, and then Farhana came along, and we talked some more. Akah handed me my present and...it was a coat. A very nice looking vintage coat with a nice cutting, but one thing was a bit off: the size is a bit small. I tried it on and I was like "Akah, it won't fit!" lol. It's not exactly small, it's just a bit tighter than my usual size that I'm comfortable with. I think I'll wear it, the design's so nice, I just need to figure out when and where will I be wearing it.
Akah drove me to KTM. Yup, you read right, Akah drove me there. His dad was a bit hesitant, heck, even I was hesitant, she kept saying "You guys need to trust me", I don't know Akah....there's nothing but doubt in my heart.
Her dad guided her throughout the process of getting out of the parking lot, and on the road, and I just have to put this here, it's so deep.
"Akah, remember I told you about the four ends of the car? You have to know them by heart. Even when your eyes can't see them, your heart should."Wow, I never thought driving could be this poetic. When we were there he continued.
"Your drivings already good, you just need to master the art of driving"Again, I admire how he describes driving as a form of art, that was deep Mr. Othman, very deep.
This is actually the first time I went back to UIA using public transport, usually Abah sends me off, or Sue dah, or Ayah Fadhil, or Cikrah, I've had numerous hitchhiking experience with various people, yet ironically this is the first time I'm using public transport. I usually go home with public transport, not from home back to UIA, so I took this opportunity and made a pitstop at Amcorp Mall.
Well, I haven't been to Bookxcess for a year ever since school ended and Akah's holiday doesn't collide with mine, and yeah, I went to Big Bad Wolf sale but being within Bookxcess grounds is just something else. I treated myself with a Horrible Science Bulging Brain book for light reading and Julie & Julia because the movie is awesome. It was kind of my birthday present for myself ;)
Bought Subway and headed off to UIA. I think I'm gonna sleep for a while before starting on Maths. Such a tiring day, but worth it.
