Death Note and Harry Potter

Because I have some free times, and currently working on on a science fiction/mystery genre, i spent some on Death Note the anime. An alternative for Supernatural for whomever boycotting the US products. It is a story with Japanese culture and concept of Shinigami, but like everyone elses,the real thing that made me really enjoyed the anime series is the battle of wits between the main character; Light and L. The plot is almost unpredictable, with both of them have the equal talent of geniuses.

I read somewhere that, the best villain make the best hero. However, in this story, the villain ( Light) was made as the main character, a rare approach which I think what make it interesting. And dissappointing, since they have to ended L halfway of the series. See, since this was an anime series, people started rooting for Light and L, almost equal; and this is a big mistake for an author since he wasnt supposed to make the people totally admire the villain. The battle of them two should be stopped if he did not want any more admiration to Light and this couldnt not happen unless he kill L and replaced him with another successor of L that is less attractive than L himself. This is my personal theory only. Making the villain as the main character is indeed not an easy thing to do.

This reminded me to another villain that I personally thought  the second most popular villain in the world after Darth Vadder – Voldemort; the one that Harry Potter want to kill so much.  Because this is a story about Harry, the author did not have much trouble in making Voldemort the most fearful and hateful. However, I think the real battle is between Professor Snape and Voldemort. Some said between Dumbledore and Voldemort. It is a story about Harry Potter on the outside but as it went nearing to the end, that what was I saw – the battle between Severus Snape and Voldemort in the point of view of Harry.

I really want to try make one with the villain as the main character. Hmm..

Counting The Countables

I have finished 1 manuscript last year.

I targeted 3 more this year.

Taufik and Najah, Hidayah too!

Confession From The One Being Counselled

I have never sit in front of a counsellor before – thinking about pouring some things you usually kept to yourself infront of a total stranger you never met before, made my ego skyrocketing high. Seeing a counsellor was always a last option. Walking your way to the doorstep of the counselling room, you felt like a huge “PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDER” was stamped on your front head like the ghosts in Hong Kong versions of horror movies.

Anyway, the miserable me finally opened the door of brain wonders. Yes, I do have problems and I do need some counselling. I surrendered myself, thinking it was better to accept the fact that I need advices and supports.

A mid-aged lady with a long hijab welcomed me in to the room, answering my salam with  a very motherly gesture. I gradually felt relaxed and introduced myself. Mdm K guided me to the two comfortable chairs facing each other beside the windows. It was slightly tilted, not really facing each other but facing each other. Nice counselling strategy.

I wont tell what was we discussing, but I will share some tips.

At a point, Mdm K started asking me some killer questions, challenging my not so provoke-proof stronghold. I always had this weak point of always having spilled pails of tears in front of a kind, motherly lady.

I cried. Mdm K left for several seconds and came back with a mug. Half of it filled with clear water.

“Recite al-Fatihah and three Qul to this and drink.” She ordered.

I did as instructed with my voice loud enough for both of us to hear it. Suprisingly, as the cool, fresh water went inside, I instantly felt a great relief, my energy recharged almost immediately, my head was clear again.

Really a great wonder - an easy treat using the most remembered surahs by muslim.

“You should always do this everytime you feel down and miserable. Take a deep breath and drink water, jampi by yourself,” advised Mdm K after I was calm again. I made a note in my mind to always do this everytime I drink, regardless happy or not.  

Then she asked me some questions, including relationships. I guess she want to make sure I did not suffered from any love things most young lady did.

“Really?” She said as I told her I did not involved in any sorts of that kind of thing now.

“Someone nice like you must have somebody, at least neighbours, classmates, no?”

I laughed and took that as compliment. I always have this kind of compliment from teachers and middle-aged person – either it is just to sooth me after provoking me to tears before, or must be another provocation ( haha) or maybe just honest, I am still pleased, took it just literally.

I spent about one and a half hour in the room, and in that short period I felt like I found a second mum who understand the part where my real mum could not. I was welcomed again almost anytime, with an appointment of course. As we parted, I kissed her hand as I shook it and she hugged me with a salawat and wishes for me to be strong again. I nearly cried again.

It is not that bad to visit a cousellor, it was wonderful. It was always wonderful to finally have your pride down, starts back fom zero and accept a nasihah from a soleh ibaad.

First of 2009

It might be too late, but I want to wish a Salam Hijrah 1430H to the frequent visitors here. I was on  hiatus for too long, and might be on another hiatus again. If I experienced something good to share, in the basis of us, the humble human being travelling our way to God, I will find some way to share it among us.

I did some adjustment on the layout and the contents. Security measurement from some frauds and stalkers.

I will start 2009 by starting to write in english again. Now I finally managed to finish my first ever 150 pages of manuscript in malay, my english skill is deterotiating. I need to keep both.