I’ve meaning to give Google SketchUp a try, I finally did.

Dad approved me moving into the new room. However, he’d like to see how I wanted it to be, in 3D! He thinks 3D drawings are easy (of course they are, given the right tools).

I was thinking of AutoCAD, but it’s too complex for me to understand. Plus I’d need to size up the house before I can do anything. This is where Google SketchUp comes in. It’s light weight, 33mb only and it’s free. You can download it here.

It took a few minutes to familiarize, another hour to memorize short keys.

The room with 2 single beds is my current room. I’ll be moving to the room next to it. (It has a room in a room, WOOT!)

The room layout if there’s no balcony. (Seriously, who needs a balcony?)

I only drew the walls and floors. The rest using the ‘Get Models’ feature, which loads pre-designed 3D drawings from the Internet.

If you’re thinking of taking up 3D designs or learning new computer skills, seriously, try Google’s SketchUp. But I have to warn you, it’s addictive. Let’s just hope the renovation is completed before Eid.

ps: I’m not busy, just tired of blogging and people.

I took this from Youppe‘s blog. Time for self reflect.

Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire,
if you did, what would there be to look forward to?

Be thankful when you don’t know something,
for it gives you the opportunity to learn.

Be thankful for the difficult times,
during those times you grow.

Be thankful for the limitations,
because they give you opportunities for improvement.

Be thankful for each challenge,
because it will build your strength and character.

Be thankful for your mistakes,
they will teach you valuable lessons.

Be thankful when you’re tired and weary,
because it means you’ve made a difference.

It is easy to be thankful for the good things.

A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks. Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive. Find a way to be thankful for your troubles and they can become your blessings.

The band will be performing at MTV World Stage (I don’t know what’s that, but I look forward to go!)

AAR and I, go way back to 2003. Back to the days of MD was still hip (before iPod and mp3 players). I’d listen to them everywhere. While cycling to uni, taking the bus to town, waiting for others to arrive, in the library and sometimes during lecture theaters (I did get caught and my MD was confiscated for a week!).

Long road trips are boring, what more tuned into the dad’s preferable radio station. Thanks to MP3, I have them in my pocket. Helps me keep my toes on the road, while tapping the steering echoing the drums.

AAR is my daily dose of ecstasy. I memorize AAR’s every note and every breath he took as he sang the song. To some extent, I even pushed their songs down my friend’s throat or secretly upload onto their USB drives

I am not much of concert groupie. It’s loud, poor sound setup, crowded, no parking and the most disgusting of all, the smelly sweat as you graze your skin with a complete stranger jumping up and down. Euwww, gross!

But if there’s an exception, it’s All-American Rejects.

So now they’re coming to town. I am certainly not going to miss this priceless oppurtunity! Now, help me win the tickets at MTV’s official World Stage site.

ps: I sound like a groupie. OMG!

Twitter Status: help me win passes to see the All American Rejects, PLEASSEEEE. I’ll even sleep with you for the ticket. (yes, I am that desperate!)

When I’m mad, I’m mad. There’s no perfect words to cheer me up other than to shut up. Let me digest my feelings and come to my own senses.

There are 2 things I hate in life

• Wasting my time, even if I’m relaxing
• Insult my intelligence

It’s only natural to keep quiet if someone’s angry. Lecturing only adds fuel to the fire.

ps: Dad safely arrives from Jakarta. I waited 1 hour and 33 minutes in pure boredom. I was planning on being a little bit late, thanks to someone, who kept bugging me every 5 mins, I arrived way too early. ARRGHHHH.. I’M JUST ANGRY!

Mom just got back from work. As she sits down, I came running to her, complaining about our 3 phase system has gone down to 1 phase. 2/3 of the house is out of juice. No electricity.

Hot days like these, we need something to cool us down.

Mom: Do you remember you sent dad to LCCT yesterday?
NH: Of course I do.
Mom: Do you know where he went?
NH: Yes, Jakarta, he told me.

By now I was wondering, why would mom ask obvious questions?

Mom: Do you know what happened in Jakarta?
NH: Yeah, some terrorist bombed JW Marriott. OH SHIT!

Now I see the connection! Dad is in Jakarta for his golf tourney. Thankfully, dad is safe. He stays at Meridian Hotel. Let’s pray it stays that way, Amin!