Tagged 1

Rules:
1. The rules of the game get posted at the beginning 2. Each player answers the questions about themselves 3. At the end of the post the player then tags 5 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves a comment, letting them know they got tagged and to ask them to play and read your blog. Starting time 1500, Tuesday.

Name : Raja Nadia / Nana
Sisters : -
Brothers : 2
Shoe size : 7.5 or 8…
Height : 154

Where do you live : Bangi
Have you ever been on a plane : Yeap
Swam in the ocean : definitely.. love it!!
Fallen asleep at school : Most of the time..especially when i was in MRSM
Broken someone’s heart : yea
Fell off your chair : yup
Sat by the phone all night waiting for someone to call : ahuh…
Saved e-mails : yup..only the important ones
What is your room like : square
What’s right beside you : handphone, wallet, water bottle, ipod
What is the last thing you ate : porridge

Ever had...
Chicken pox : yup
Broken nose : nope
Do you Believe in love at first sight : not really
Like picnics: yeap

Who was/were...
The last person you danced with : cant really remember..do i dance?
Last made you smile : my cat - gemuk
You last yelled at : haven't been yelling since 2002

Today did you...
Talk to someone you like : nope
Kissed anyone : nope..
Get sick : always healthy..but at the moment got fever..aiya!
Talk to an ex : huh..?
Miss someone : someone as in friends or 'someone'?

Who do you really hate: no one at the moment
Do you like your hand-writing : yup
Are your toe nails painted : no
Whose bed other than yours would you rather sleep in : haha..i can sleep anywhere..even on a chair
What color shirt are you wearing now : black
Are you a friendly person : of course..can't stop talking...haha
Do you sleep with the TV on : only if tertido depan tv
What are you doing right now : doing this tagging thing
Can you handle the truth : yeap
Are you closer to your mother or father: Mom
Do you eat healthy : not since i got back to Malaysia...haha..
Do you still have pictures of you & your ex : err..yeap..but it doesn't mean anything
If you’re having a bad day, who are you most likely to go to : friend, tennis court & ipod
Are you loud or quiet most of the time : loud
Are you confident : yeap

5 things I was doing 10 years ago
1- still in form 5 at sekolah projek
2- still believe that i'm going to be a lawyer one day
3- had a huge crush on prince william..i even had his pics hanged in my locker
4- still wondering will i ever made it to uni
5- still learning how to play guitar..but i sucks..haha

5 things I would do IF I were a BILLIONAIRE:
1- Travel
2- Invest
3- Set up my own tennis academy..although i'm not that good..but i can contribute something to the country
4- Settle off my loans (car loan, ptptn, housing loan, overdraf, asb loan..etc)
5- Charity

5 of my bad habits
1- moody
2- too nice
3- sometimes arrogant
4- sleep without brushing my teeth and clean up my face
5- only clean up my room whenever i feels like doing it

5 places I am living: huh...?
5 people I tag: ika, gie, ninie, jerry, anas

My Final July

I was compiling and updating all of the pics saved in my laptop. Then only i realized that most of the pics came from my final month in Brisbane and i haven't post anything about it on my blog. If u notice, i didn't post anything throughout July..well..menghabiskan masa2 terakhir with brisbanians..hehe

I came to Brisbane on the 13th July 2006 and left on the 2nd August 2008. Ingat lagi, ms mula sampai sana mcm lost..really lost..coz i was alone..on my own..befriended with mostly international students until towards the end of 1st semester where i gotta know most of the Malaysian community. Since then, life was different..got great & superb international and Malaysian friends around me..sampai rasa tak nak balik Malaysia. Anyway, too much to jot down what happened over there. Kesimpulan nye,letting go was never easy. especially when u feel that u are attached to the place..the people and they became family.

Really gonna miss the MASCA Game! Queensland is HOT TO GO..H.O.T.T.O.G.O...Aaauuumm!

Keep rockin' the court! Have fun in Sydney 2009..gonna miss that!

My closest Postgrads ever..thanks for everything dear abang2 & akak2..also hezmee, ija & dilla

Will never ever forget Taringa Gardens Apartments..Thanks a lot Sue(the bestest manager ever), Gina & Matt love u both...not to forget Nurul, Denise, Mai, Itot, and semua...kan dah jadi port malaysian punye tempat keje...haha

The very reason to Brisbane....Done!

Farewell BBQ

My beloved & dearest....sayang korang sangat2! Yang penting..u guys made me cry..damn..!

Cos i'm LEAVING...on the jet plane..don't know when i'll be back again..(unless airasia promotion kaw2 nye murah)..haha

The Idol Finalist are BACK!!

Like i said before they are the best American Idol finalist eveRRR!!

David Archuleta came out with his single Crush earlier that David Cook. Two weeks ago the winner David Cook aka my shweetheart came out with his brand new single Light On.

Which single is good?? Dont ask me..i LOVE BOTH..

This aint an american idol competition anymore. Both came out with their best vocal and performance. Cook on what he did best - ROCK while Archie with his best R&B.

Enjoy!

CRUSH - David Archuleta

I hung up the phone tonight

Something happened for the first time deep inside
It was a rush, what a rush

'Cause the possibility
That you would ever feel the same way about me
It's just too much, just too much

Why do I keep running from the truth?
All I ever think about is you
You got me hypnotized, so mesmerized
And I've just got to know

Do you ever think when you're all alone
All that we can be, where this thing can go?
Am I crazy or falling in love?
Is it real or just another crush?

Do you catch a breath when I look at you?
Are you holding back like the way I do?
'Cause I'm trying and trying to walk away
But I know this crush ain't goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy
Goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy

Has it ever crossed your mind
When we're hanging, spending time girl, are we just friends?
Is there more, is there more?

See it's a chance we've gotta take
'Cause I believe that we can make this into something that will last
Last forever, forever

Do you ever think when you're all alone
All that we can be, where this thing can go?
Am I crazy or falling in love?
Is it real or just another crush?

Do you catch a breath when I look at you?
Are you holding back like the way I do?
'Cause I'm trying and trying to walk away
But I know this crush ain't goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy
Goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy

Why do I keep running from the truth?
All I ever think about is you
You got me hypnotized, so mesmerized
And I've just got to know

Do you ever think when you're all alone
All that we can be, where this thing can go?
Am I crazy or falling in love?
Is it real or just another crush?

Do you catch a breath when I look at you?
Are you holding back like the way I do?
'Cause I'm trying and trying to walk away
But I know this crush ain't goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy
This crush ain't goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy
Goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy
Goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy
Goin' away-ay-ay-ay-ayy

Still waiting for David Cook's videoclip..bet i'll gonna be out soon. For the mean time..

LIGHT ON - David Cook

Never really said too much

Afraid it wouldn't be enough

Just try to keep my spirits up

When there's no point in grieving

Doesn't matter anyway

Words could never make me stay

Words will never take my place

When you know I'm leaving

Try to leave a light on when I'm gone

Something I rely on to get home

One I can feel at night

A nake light, a fire to keep me warm

Try to leave a light on when I'm gone

Even in the daylight, shine on

And when it's late at night you can look inside

You won't feel so alone

You know we've been down that road

What seems a thousand times before

My back to a closing door and my eyes to the seasons

That roll out underneath my heels

And you don't know how bad it feels

To leave the only one that I have ever believed in

Sometimes it feels like we've run out of luck

When the signal keeps on breaking up

When the wires cross in my brain

You'll start my heart again

When I come along

P/s: Personally I love David Cook's single..owh..u know me..when it comes to david cook i jadi bias sikit..no la..based on my taste of music..i'd go for Cook's single. still..archie's single is pleasant to listen.

bottom line DAVID COOK NEVER FAILS TO AMUSE & AMAZE ME!...ayat jiwang karat to to david cook..u make me fall in love with u over and over again *wink*wink*

US Open 2008

King Roger crowned his 13th Grand Slam Title

The finalist: Andy Murray vs Roger Federer

• Roger won the US Open title for five consecutive years. He also became part of tennis history by becoming the only player to win 5 consecutive title in two different Grand Slam - Wimbledon & US Open.
  

• Roger is only one title away from getting even with Pete Sampras Grand Slam record and 2 titles away from becoming the legend of the open era.

• Andy Murray proved that he deserved to be in the world's top ten players. After the US Open championship, he moved up to no. 4 rank.

• Mens semifinals consists of top seed players, Rafa (1), Roger (2), Novak (3) and Murray (6).

The Underdogs:

Mardy Fish

He defeated 3 seeded players; Paul-Henri Mathieu (24), James Blake (9) and Gael Monfils (32) on his way to Quarter finals before lost to Rafael Nadal.

Juan Martin Del Potro

He came out with improved game on each round, and defeated Guillermo Canas, Thomaz Bellucci, Gilles Simon (16), and Kei Nishikori before lost to Andy Murray.

Roger is not done yet! Like I said in my previous post, Roger needs to change his game if he wants to stay on the top. Apparently he did. He approached more to the net. But sometimes, if he had to play the long rallies, he kinda 'pancit' a bit. But as long as he could stop his opponent's rallies by producing superb returns and shots, it should be ok for him.

Andy Murray used to be the fav in this year's Australian Open, but he lost at the earlier rounds. He improved a lot especially on his ground strokes and shot. Its good to see new faces in the finals. Beating Rafa is not easy, Rafa is at his best at the moment but Andy just superb. Also he looked good with his new beard..hehe..x sia2 dapat autograph dia. hehe...

Serena Williams earned her 9th Grand Slam Title

My pick was Serena. I just know she will. Congratulations to her, as she is now the new World no.1. She deserved it. Personally, after the retirement of Justine Henin, either one of the Williams sisters deserve to earn the no.1 spot, based on their previous and consistent achievement. Dinara Safina also might have the chance if she can control her emotions on court cos she have been very consistent throughout 2008 and Elena Dementieva also might if she keep up with her hard work. I don't think that Ana and Jelena are ready to become World no.1. So far, they have been holding that spot for less than a month..just inconsistent.

The shocker:

• World no.1 (as at the US Open commenced), Ana Ivanovic was kicked out of he tournament by unseeded player at the 1st round. Shamed!

• Another seeded players were defeated during the 1st round, Daniela Hantuchova(11), Shahar Peer (24), Anna Chakvetadze (10), Maria Kirilenko (22), and Virginie Razzano (31).

Wimbledon 2008!

This by far is my favourite WIMBLEDON. The come back of my beloved MARAT SAFIN and the dramatic and shocking final match.

WELCOME BACK MARAT SAFIN!

Dia sangat HOT & HENSEM ok! He was the two times Grand Slam Champion and former number ONE. When he was on top, he battled with injury that caused him his title and rank. After resting for quite sometime due to knee operation, his joined the back the tour with a hope - to regain his no.1 spot back and more titles. Sadly the operation caused him a lot. He didn't play like his previous game. Probably because of the side effect of the knee injury. Bottom line, everything just went wrong. In fact he also unable to exceed the quarter finals round.

BUT..2008 WIMBLEDON makes him my hero!!Ranked at No. 75, Safin entered the Wimbledon where he defeated Fabio Fognini 6-1, 6-2, 7-6(3) in the first round. In the second round he defeated No. 3 player and 2008 Australian Open Champion Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-6(3), 6-2. Safin's victory came as a shock as Djokovic was described as a "serious contender" to win the tournament. In the third round, he played the 29th seed Andreas Seppi and beat him 7-6, 3-6, 7-6, 6-4. In the Round of 16 he defeated Stanislas Wawrinka 6-4, 6-3, 5-7, 6-1. This was the first time he had reached the Quarterfinals in a major tournament since the 2005 Australian Open. Safin went on to defeat Feliciano Lopez 3-6, 7-5, 7-6(1), 6-3 in the Quarterfinals to set up a Semifinal clash with defending champion Roger Federer. This reminds me of the 2005 Australian Open Semifinal which Safin won. Unfortunately in Wimbledon, Safin lost the match 6-3, 7-6(3), 6-4. His run to the Semifinals was his best record in Wimbledon and made him the first Russian to ever reach a Wimbledon semifinal.After this run at Wimbledon pushed him back into the Top 40, from a position of #75, he has stated his wish to be seeded for the 2008 US Open (#32 or above).

Owhh..I'm so proud of him. Hanya 4/50 Warren Street saja yg tau mcm ne gile and tak betul i was masa Marat's game. Sanggup download Sopcast ok!..sbb bangang nye foxtel x tunjuk game Marat..hehe. Seriously, when the match between Marat & Roger, i dunno who's gonna win. Obviously berat kat Roger sikit, but in the same time I was thinkin 'lets not underestimate Marat cos he defeated Novak'. Although Marat lost to Roger, I like his sportsmanship spirit during the press conference. He said that Roger is already a legend. Someday he can tell his children and grandchildren he played the great one and he believed that Roger can exceed Sampras's record and become the greatest player in tennis history..Aww..isn't that cute!!!LOVE MARAT SO DAMN VERY MUCH!!

(isn't he yummy!!hehe)

OOps..Venus did it AGAIN!

Venus made her 3rd consecutive Wimbledon title this year, making her 5th Wimbledon title (she also won it in 2000 and 2001. She took her sister Serena Williams in the finals and won it 7-5, 6-4. She has 8-8 win-loss record with Serena.

Gosh! it was a tough final match. As usual..ROGER vs RAFA! All i remembered..i was bersengkang mata..stayed up for the Wimbledon finals.With me not feeling well and tired after MASCA game..AIYA!It was scheduled to start at 10pm..but due to rain, it was delayed. Bayangkan ntah berapa kali game kena delayed. End up it finished around 430am. At first Roger was my damn favourite to win this match because he won the title for 5 consecutive years.

Amazing huh! Plus grass court has always been Roger's favourite and it was also the turning point where he defeated the legendary Pete Sampras in 2001. Since then he was on top of his form and won the title since 2003-2007.

The New Champion:

Rafa led the match with 6-4, 6-4 then the game was delayed due to rain. On the 3rd set, Roger had it with a tie break 6-7(5) and the 4th set with another tie break 6-7(8). It was a damn crazee match where u can't even predict who's gonna win this. Both of them played good tennis with good serves, incredible shots and tremendous skills of volley, topspin and etc. The deciding match was so edgy where they played all out by holding and breaking each other's serve. OMGG...!!Finally Rafa won the title with a very close call 9-7.

My humble thoughts:

Its difficult to be Roger Federer! He has been undefeated for 5 years except for the French Open. People studied his game, his serve and everything about him. He has won 12 Grand Slam title, 4 ATP Masters Cup and 14 ATP Masters Series. Mana tak org geram kat dia..In the same time he is also under pressure of trying to challenge himself to break Pete Sampras's Grand Slam record of 14 Grand Slam. TMTH (too much too hande). Personally I thought Roger could excees Sampras's record, but lately we can tell that he is pushing too hard in each game to win in. Yeah! I agree that maybe its Roger's time or maybe its time for new World no.1. But looking at his achievement, I really hope that at least he could make the record even with Sampras although he is now being looked as one of the legend. To make that happen, in my humble opinion Roger need to find new strategy for his game. Just like the product life cycle (PLC), when the product is already at the maturity stage, it can either be declined that way or new strategy being invented. There is still one more title to come the US OPEN..Good luck Roger!

French Open 2008 (Roland Garros)

By now, everybody knows who won the French Open 2008. Non other than RAFAEL NADAL (clap!clap!). He was in the finals against the great Roger Federer. It was really sad that of all of the major Grand Slam title won by Roger, French Open not in the list. Not gonna talk bout either Roger or Rafa, obviously they are the 2 best players in the world. Just highlighting the outstanding players produced by the tournaments. Outstanding as in these players gave hard time to seeded players and even beat them..and the drums goes to:

GAEL MONFILS

He's a Frenchman born on the 1st September 1986. He ranked as top 50 players in the world. He used to be the world’s No. 1 junior, winning three of four junior Grand Slam events (Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon) in 2004.

This by far was his best performance ever where he reached his first semifinal for the first time in any Grand Slam. On his way he defeated Arnaud Clement (he is one of the best doubles player), Luis Horna, Jurgen Melzer as well as the 28th seed Ivan Ljubicic and the 5th seed David Ferrer who he defeated 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 and 6-1. In the semifinals he was defeated in a very closely match by Roger Federer 2-6, 7-5, 3-6 and 5-7. The match was great, both players played really well but u can tell that experience separated them.

His trademarks are ------> obviously his hair and his sliding strokes.

DINARA SAFINA

She is known as the youngest and the only sister of Marat Safin (former world no.1 and two times grand slam champion). She is a singles and doubles player on tour. In 2002 she made it to the top 100 players and broke in top 50 players in 2003. And yet she remained save in that position until the year 2007.

2008 definitely is a good year for Dinara as she was ranked as the no.16 player in the world early of the year. She also became the hottest player that being talked about where she defeated World no.1 and top seed Justine Henin in the Qatar Telecom German Open. Safina managed to battle from being 5–7, 0–2 down to win the match 5–7, 6–3, 6–1. This victory was Safina's career victory over a reigning world No.1, and arguably her biggest victory of her career, considering her opponent and the surface. Justine is the best female player in the clay court. This also made Safina the last player ever to play against and beat Henin before she retired.

Dinara Safina has never exceeded the Quarter Finals round in any Grand Slam in her career. But the 2008 French Open turned it around. She started off the tournament as the 13th seed. In the 4th round , Safina defeated World no.1 Maria Sharapova (she got the title prior to the announcement of Justine Henin's retirement two weeks before the French Open commenced) 6–7, 7–6, 6–2, saving a match point at 5–3 down in the second set, marking her second victory over a World No. 1 in less than two months.

In the quarter-finals, Dinara stunningly battled back from the brink of defeat for a second straight match to earn a place in her first Grand Slam semi-final at the French Open, coming from 5–2 down in the second set to defeat fellow Russian, Elena Dementieva 4–6, 7–6, 6–0.

She entered her first grand slam final by defeating another Russian player, the 4th seed Svetlana Kuznetsova 6–3, 6–2 in a one-sided semi-final match at Roland Garros. Despite of having a hot brother like Marat Safin (ni ayat tambah je..hehe), Dinara has defeated all the female Russian players (Maria, Elena & Svetlana) in a Grand Slam Championship. In the final she was beaten 6-4, 6-3 by the 2007 finalist Ana Ivanovic.After Roland Garros, Safina became the only player ranked inside the top 10 in both singles and doubles.

TIME OF MY LIFE - American Idol Winning Single

Artist: David Cook
Song: Time of My Life

I've been waiting for my dreams
To turn into something
I could believe in
And looking for that
Magic rainbow
On the horizon
I couldn't see it
Until I let go
Gave into love and watched all the bitterness burn
Now I'm coming alive
Body and soul
And feelin' my world start to turn

And I'll taste every moment
And live it out loud
I know this is the time,
This is the time
To be more than a name
Or a face in the crowd
I know this is the time
This is the time of my life
Time of my life

Holding onto things that vanished
Into the air
Left me in pieces
But now I'm rising from the ashes
Finding my wings
And all that I needed
Was there all along
Within my reach
As close as the beat of my heart

And I'll taste every moment
And live it out loud
I know this is the time,
This is the time to be
More than a name
Or a face in the crowd
I know this is the time
This is the time of my life
Time of my life

And I'm out on the edge of forever
Ready to run
I'm keeping my feet on the ground
My arms open wide
My face to the sun

And I'll taste every moment
And live it out loud
I know this is the time,
This is the time to be
More than a name
Or a face in the crowd
I know this is the time
This is the time of my life
Time of my life
More than a name
Or a face in the crowd
This is the time
This is the time of my life.
This is the time of my life.