May 25, 2007

Lucky Me?

I've never had a fruitful relationship wif luck. When something bad happens to me....luck would always be one of the main contributing factors...in this case, bad luck. When something good happens...it's always good luck! So luck becomes an easy excuse if ever I need to describe my failings and successes. If I fail....it'll be "no luck" or "bad luck"......and I succeed in something..."good luck" would be the main factor. I used to think that luck is closely associated with fate. If I am fated to achieve success, then good luck is "automatically" bestowed upon me by the powers that be. But now, not anymore...... After all I've been thru in this rollercoaster life of mine, I realize that luck starts and ends with me. I have to create my own luck. So to everyone, at a point in time when you feel that success had been achieved and you feel like giving all the credit to the streak of good luck you're in....do take a deep breath, take a step aside and ponder for a moment.....retrace the steps you've taken to get to that point........the paths that you had chosen....the doors you opened.... Not sure if you get my point......but it's all in YOU! Whether you realised it or not.....you're one who took the risks, performed the work needed, opened the doors to be where you are now! So the next time you achieve success, don't credit good luck! Congratulate and credit yourself for the job well done.....

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ZAIBAKTIAN ]|[ Friday, May 25, 2007

May 24, 2007

1001 Reasons - A Friendly Thought

Met up with an old friend the other day. He got wind about the music dream I'm pursuing and the core of our conversation became somewhat a Q&A session as to why I am pursuing something that he considered beyond wat I am capable off. It quickly turned into a "lecture" session. He peppered me with his 1001 reasons as to why I shouldn't stick with my plans of embarking on my music journey. Anyway, I wasn't willing to counter his arguments and just listen to him like a good boy. Anyway, I sat there unaffected. Haha, I'll bet you guys been in this situation before. You wanted to pursue something you want but all you get are 1001 reasons why you shouldn't do it. So being a buddy you are, you followed up your friend's advice. Then soon enough, you're left feeling flustered as you've let the opportunities you're presented pass you by. All you have left know is the feeling of wonder....wondering wat the outcome is had you pursued the things you want. So when is a friend,.... a friend? I believe that he/she is a friend when instead of preaching to you his/her 1001 reasons why you shouldn't be pursuing our dreams........He/She gives you 1 reason....offers to you 1 day...1 hr....1 minute...of his time......wateva amount of help he/she can accord to you all in the hope you can achieve your dream. That is a friend! I'm delighted that I have more friends than friends. So to all my friends......give me a chance and let us be friends...Cheers!

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ZAIBAKTIAN ]|[ Thursday, May 24, 2007

May 19, 2007

My Candle's Getting Shorter!!

My birthday's coming again a few days time......it's that time again to reflect on the life I've been leading as my candle of life keeps getting shorter by the day. So much had changed since the last year and I'm amazed by wat I've been able to accomplish thus far. I'm not being narcissistic here but by committing to small changes to various aspects of my life, I've made a big difference to my life...and yes I'm enjoying life very much I'm also humbled by the powers of Allah. Yup, He has laid the paths in front of for me, answered my prayers, given me good health.....hmm.....relax baby, too deep now... So cheers to me as I turn old, to my families, to my buddies , to frens , to everyone who loves and hates....... LOVE YOU ALL!

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ZAIBAKTIAN ]|[ Saturday, May 19, 2007

May 7, 2007

My Performance at Singapore Expo 28th April 2007

A million thanks to Mega Express (Kak Sha) for their faith and trust in giving me the opportunity to perform on the opening day, 28th April 2007, for the "Asian Consumer Showcase, Indonesia Today & Halal Food Expo Exhibition" held at the Singapore Expo. Thanks to everyone who were present for my performance....to my loyal batallion - family, buddies, brothers, Anjung Aksara - you lifted my spirits and made it happen! To eveyone who showered me with messages of support - Thanks, you made my day! Thanks to my sessionist a.k.a. the musicians a.k.a. my brothers who sacrificed just about everything else just to assist me with my show. I'm humbled by the powers of friendship and thanks again for tolerating my antics....haha....... Percussions - Azan & Hernee ; Bass - Izam ; Guitars - Rafiz, Herman, Amin VJR Personally, it was an enriching experience to perform on that day. I've never performed in front on a crowd as huge as this....haha....even though the crowd was there obviously for Danielle (thanks bros!)....haha...but it was my great pleasure to have performed that day. Got to admit that I'm still raw in this music biz and the performance iself wasn't perfect but i guess to commit mistakes now will bode well for my future success, Insyaallah. Cheers!

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ZAIBAKTIAN ]|[ Monday, May 07, 2007