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Almost alone...

It is now Friday,10.21pm...25 hours and 39 minutes left till Raya...I am still in Shah Alam with Izhar...Just moments ago, I was staring out the window,looking at a place where just a few days ago,filled with 'life'. It's missing now...Empty parking spaces,silence except for a few passing cars and the sounds of exploding fireworks from a distance...

At this very moment, I am...alone...I know I'll be heading home tomorrow but for now, even with my housemate is in the room next to mine, the feeling of loneliness has found its way into me...It's been a long time since I felt this way. Not a very good feeling I might add...Even worse when phone shuffled to play the song The Scientist by Coldplay...great song,not so great timing...

Wish 'you' were here...

Rise of Epiphany - A night in The Wonderer's life

Day/Date: Thursday / 17th September 2009
Time : Between 2am to 8am
Mood : Not so sure...

My main activity during this period of this wee morning hours was...well...playing cards with my friends...and playing my guitar for a while...On the way to class, I noticed that during that time, I did absolutely no work that is related to my life as a Part 8 TESL student. I did not work my butt off in composing assignments, study for test or even my AE.

What I'm trying to say is that it has been a while since I did something recreational (well,sort of...) and fun due to all the work that have been 'bestowed' under my responsibility to complete.

Usually, I would be in front of my laptop or in my office (mattress actually) going through my notes of to do list to make sure everything that needs to be done will be done in time. Last night was really a breathe of fresh air for me and allowed me to put me my feet up because all the time that was spent on my work alone is turning me into a bitter,anti social human being.

It also made me realized that a night away from work is crucial in preventing myself from being burnt out or the bringer of negative and unwelcomed aura to others around me. Someone very close to me was effected badly due to the state that I was in at the time because she was always around. Although she tried her best to look at the bright side,I being the great spreader of negativity, managed to bring her hopes down and even sparked a few 'damaging flames'.

In short,last night of inactiveness made me realized that I can be better in handling the situation in a proper manner because if no actions are taken to deal with this,unwanted circumstances will find its way into my life and causing more pain and heartache. No more,not now,not ever...

Brand new look...??

Brand new look! Same great taste! Just wanted to join the crowd since everyone's doing it. Latest case is A&W. All of this kinda makes me think...If taste (contents) is what people or 'consumers' say they focus on, then is there need for superficial changes if it is going to stay the same? This goes out to everyone,something we hear everyday but always forget. DO NOT judge something based on its outer appearance...Sounds familiar? Yup,but a lot of people keep forgetting bout this...

In other words, what matters the most is the actions or impact one brings, not the appearance...That is what I'm trying to point out through my blog. Superficial change,not important. Words getting through to the public,VERY important (if can be done but not from someone as insignificant as me) More followers/readers? Still the same. Owh well,we're still new. Pull in customers with looks,make them come back for more of what we can serve! (Waving flag that says "Eat at Sep's! An AWESOME experience for the whole family!")

Selamat Hari Raya...(",)

As we all know, raya is so close right now we can actually see it coming towards us from the distance. A day we all longed for after a month of fasting (except for a few hiccups but will be replaced ASAP. eheheh...). A day of forgiveness, gathering of loved ones and awesome food EVERYWHERE! Thank God for elastic waistbands on our raya pants eh? hahaha...anyways,my family will be gather again and hopefully, this year's raya will be a happy one for me. InsyaAllah...I'm actually looking forward to raya because my family will finally 'berhimpun' after 2 long years. It may not seem that long but considering the fact that everyone could come home whenever they want to because of the short distance between where each of us are currently 'stationed' and H.O.M.E. (Home of My Evils) Don't ask...anywho, just want to wish everyone that I know a Selamat Hari Raya and Maaf Zahir Batin (tertakluk kepada ahli keluarga sahaja). Be safe on your journeys to and from your hometowns...

NOTE:
1. Get your car serviced before heading home.
2. Check whether your public transportation of choice's tickets are VALID. Beware of 'Ulat Tiket'. They're everywhere...
3. Get as many kuih raya as u can to bring back to Shah Alam because you'll be needing brain food for the completion of your thesis. (munch3!)

P.S. Ask for forgiveness,not duit raya. Visit those who have moved on to the next world because only God knows how much we want them to be with us during Raya. We all have someone we loved and missed. All we can do is pray. InsyaAllah,we'll be blessed by the Lord. (I'll come and visit u mom...)

To conclude,SELAMAT HARI RAYA TO ALL MY FRIENDS,FAMILY,LECTURERS,KNOWN ASSOCIATES AND ANYONE WHO I KNOW!!! I pray for forgiveness from each and everyone of you. Assalamualaikum and good day to all! (",)

Eat at Sep's...? So original one...

D'OH! (Simpson,1989). My God what was I thinking when I decided to name my blog 'Eat at Sep's'?? Of all the things I could decide on, I chose the lamest of the lamest...I need to change the name...very uncool...

voice in head : hey wait a minute,do your AE! NOW!

AE = TIME = NOT ENOUGH OF IT (NOW)

I am currently suffering from procrastinatious malasis...in general term, im freakin' lazy! What is wrong with me?? The final submission for the Academic Exercise is coming close I can smell it...and my progress is not even halfway! It's true how the saying goes by this great philosopher, which goes "Procrastination kills" (Adilah, 2008). It's like every time I sit in front of this God forsaken laptop or PC, nothing comes to mind and when that's the case, nothing will be produced by these fingers of mine...INSTEAD, in my head, I am able to produce this post on my blog! That's it! DO YOUR THESIS SEP...REMEMBER YOUR TARGET...I hereby announce that I WILL graduate this semester if God willing...Pray for the best, work like my life depends on me finishing my AE...InsyaAllah...Pray for me readers of my insignificant blog...Peace be upon you...

TASK 3 - WWW LESSON PLAN (Worksheet)

This is my worksheet for the lesson's in class activity that is implemented into my WWW lesson plan. The worksheet can also be used as the worksheet for the follow up activity if the students wish to do so.

TASK 3 - WWW LESSON PLAN

Due to the fact that I love to watch cooking shows on television (although I have no talent in cooking or even cook to save my life), I have chosen Jamie Oliver's website because of his superb skills in cooking cuisines, simple all the way to complicated dishes easily with no hassle. The recipes and dishes that are available in his website are explained in detail and I personally think that students will enjoy this lesson and produce excellent work and cooperation.

Yours truly,

Sep Irran bin Halid

LEVEL : Form 3 (Intermediate to Advanced)
TIME : 30 to 50 minutes
AIMS : To practice writing and extracting key information from texts from a website
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS : A computer for each student, with Internet connection and a web browser (preferably Mozilla Firefox). The teacher must also be equipped with an LCD projector to display the progress of the lesson to the class.
WEBSITE : http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes
PREPARATIONS :
1. Locate website on all computers.
2. Check if the site is available for all students.

PROCEDURES:
STEP 1 : Ask the students if they have any experience in helping their parents or anyone in cooking or baking.
STEP 2 : Write down common words and jargons used in cooking and baking. Briefly discuss each word and jargon with the class.
STEP 3 : Show the students a short sample text on how to cook or bake a dish. (e.g. How to bake brownies).
STEP 4 : Give an example of writing down simple steps in cooking or baking recipes in simple key steps extracted from the sample text (e.g. Simple steps on how to bake brownies).
STEP 5 : Instruct the students to locate the website and tell them to find their favourite recipe or food of their choice that can be found on the website.
STEP 6 : Distribute the worksheets to each student and instruct them to complete the task on the worksheets.
STEP 7 : Randomly choose a few students and call them to the front of the class to present the simple steps that they have extracted from their recipe of choice from the website. The students and teacher discuss the recipes and ingredients used to make d dishes.

FOLLOW UP ACTIVITY : With Internet access at home or anywhere available, students will make a flow chart of the steps of the cooking or baking process of their food or recipe of choice using pictures and simple instructions as guides. Homework will be presented in the following class.