In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Hi there, my dearest Julia. How are you feeling? I'm sitting here listening to Parliament and writing my love letter to you. I've been listening to nothing but Parliament all the time lately. It's near the end of mango season here at Casa de Julia. I've been picking the last of the mangos off the the tree in my front yard. It is a huge tree. I can't seem to tell when the fruit is ripe enough to pick, and there are so many fruit that I can't stop the ones that fall to the ground. Once the fruit drops to the ground it's pretty much useless. The only way I know the fruit is ripe enough to pick is to leave it alone and age for about 2 months. About 50 mangos of that tree went to waste this year. But there are too many of the good fruits for me to eat! So we give them away. There are still a few more fruit on the topmost branches, and I have to try to get them so they don't go to waste. Want some?
Love is such an old-fashiond thing. I do love you, my Julia. And ours is such an old-fashioned romance. With my keeping chaste and preparing a home and life together with you, that we will be together at all times, and that you will have a good and happy life. I am not a fortune teller: I am a servant of Allah. And you must seem like a mother figure to your Victoria's Secret buddies, huh?
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Letter to Julia 20120511
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
I had to watch "The Avengers" last night. I don't usually watch a movie just as it's being a blockbuster, Julia. I usually wait until it becomes cheaper and more convenient, but I had my orders. I'm more of a mutant lover myself. The X-men movies were good even though Wolverine was too tall and too talkative, but a letdown compared with the comic books I grew up on. I suppose it has something to do with everything being crammed into 2 hours with people living out their lives as quickly as possible with near zero character development. But I was a spotty little comic geek when I was young anyway with no other life worth living, and totally in lovelust with cartoon girls. In fact, I was such a loser that I wrote a letter to the X-men some time after the Great Mutant Massacre. Damn, it got published. But I gave up the bad habit of collecting comics when the franchise became more franchisey, and my favorite writer got diluted into the corporation. I sold my entire valuable comic collection for US$200, which is probably worth 40 times that much today. C'est la vie.
Oh, about "The Avengers", I really loved it when the Hulk beat up on the demigods, and from the sound of it, the crowd loved it too. And Scarlett Johansson should have been the Scarlet Witch instead of the Black Widow. Or even the Wasp. But I'm not really much of an Avengers fan, so I guess it doesn't really matter. At least to me.
I had to watch "The Avengers" last night. I don't usually watch a movie just as it's being a blockbuster, Julia. I usually wait until it becomes cheaper and more convenient, but I had my orders. I'm more of a mutant lover myself. The X-men movies were good even though Wolverine was too tall and too talkative, but a letdown compared with the comic books I grew up on. I suppose it has something to do with everything being crammed into 2 hours with people living out their lives as quickly as possible with near zero character development. But I was a spotty little comic geek when I was young anyway with no other life worth living, and totally in lovelust with cartoon girls. In fact, I was such a loser that I wrote a letter to the X-men some time after the Great Mutant Massacre. Damn, it got published. But I gave up the bad habit of collecting comics when the franchise became more franchisey, and my favorite writer got diluted into the corporation. I sold my entire valuable comic collection for US$200, which is probably worth 40 times that much today. C'est la vie.
Oh, about "The Avengers", I really loved it when the Hulk beat up on the demigods, and from the sound of it, the crowd loved it too. And Scarlett Johansson should have been the Scarlet Witch instead of the Black Widow. Or even the Wasp. But I'm not really much of an Avengers fan, so I guess it doesn't really matter. At least to me.
Qur'an 20120511
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
28. They say, "When will this Decision be, if you are telling the truth?"
29. Say, "On the Day of Decision, no profit will it be to unbelievers if they believe! Nor will they be granted a respite."
The Prostration 32:28-29
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On the Day of Decision, no profit will it be to unbelievers if they believe! Nor will they be granted a respite.
28. They say, "When will this Decision be, if you are telling the truth?"
29. Say, "On the Day of Decision, no profit will it be to unbelievers if they believe! Nor will they be granted a respite."
The Prostration 32:28-29
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On the Day of Decision, no profit will it be to unbelievers if they believe! Nor will they be granted a respite.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Letter to Julia 20120510
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
So, I grilled a fish yesterday. Oh Julia, even taking a day off to be lazy takes preparation nowadays, and by the day is over, I find myself busting ass like I have been doing everyday lately. How about you? We must try to slow down, Julia! Anyway, as the sauce for my noodles is boiling away, I am writing this love letter to my sweetie. Hi Sweetie! I love you! But this morning I grilled a fish. I bought a big fish on Monday to be grilled today, but yesterday my Dad gave me an even bigger fish, so I grilled that one. Thanks, Dad! Anyway, it was such a perfect fish to deal with. What I mean is that when I gutted the fish, I was able to take out the gills, heart, stomach, and intestines, and thoroughly flush out the cavity while leaving the liver and roe intact, still hanging tight onto the membrane. A small miracle for my eyes only! The roe was my favorite condition as well, not too mature and not too small, with a nice creamy and consistent texture, kind of like the liver. My Mom turned me on to using grated coconut as stuffing, you know like croutons are used to stuff turkey. Thanks Mom! For RM1 I get a bag full of grated coconut, so I made stuffing for 2 large fish, and still have half a bag left in my cooler. I fried up the coconut with onion, lemongrass and salt, until it turned dark, then covered it up to cool overnight. I stuffed the fish with fried whole garlic cloves as well as the stuffing. The fish grilled up perfectly as well: nice and moist and flavorful to eat. I ate half of the fish, and used the rest of the meat for my fried noodles at dinner.
Want some?
So, I grilled a fish yesterday. Oh Julia, even taking a day off to be lazy takes preparation nowadays, and by the day is over, I find myself busting ass like I have been doing everyday lately. How about you? We must try to slow down, Julia! Anyway, as the sauce for my noodles is boiling away, I am writing this love letter to my sweetie. Hi Sweetie! I love you! But this morning I grilled a fish. I bought a big fish on Monday to be grilled today, but yesterday my Dad gave me an even bigger fish, so I grilled that one. Thanks, Dad! Anyway, it was such a perfect fish to deal with. What I mean is that when I gutted the fish, I was able to take out the gills, heart, stomach, and intestines, and thoroughly flush out the cavity while leaving the liver and roe intact, still hanging tight onto the membrane. A small miracle for my eyes only! The roe was my favorite condition as well, not too mature and not too small, with a nice creamy and consistent texture, kind of like the liver. My Mom turned me on to using grated coconut as stuffing, you know like croutons are used to stuff turkey. Thanks Mom! For RM1 I get a bag full of grated coconut, so I made stuffing for 2 large fish, and still have half a bag left in my cooler. I fried up the coconut with onion, lemongrass and salt, until it turned dark, then covered it up to cool overnight. I stuffed the fish with fried whole garlic cloves as well as the stuffing. The fish grilled up perfectly as well: nice and moist and flavorful to eat. I ate half of the fish, and used the rest of the meat for my fried noodles at dinner.
Want some?
Monday, May 7, 2012
Letter to Julia 20120508
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Aaaaaaaa! It's so busy! I've been on the go since yesterday morning, only stopping to sleep last night. I spent this day giving away cashews, dancing at the goth club, checking out new hairstyles, sorting out groceries, voice training for 2 hours, scrubbing an old dinner table, cleaning out my cooler, picking cashews, transplanting a baby cashew, watering my yard, watering my parents' yard, watering the crops, pulling out weeds, going to the night market, portioning out chicken, now I'm writing a love letter to my sweetie, next I have to gut and fillet fish after I pray the night prayer. How on earth did I fit all that into one day? Remind me to show you how to gut and fillet fish. Oh, you'll love it! Just call it "fashionable".
All this work is making me feel a bit silly. I forgot that I had to put away my laundry. I didn't realize how hectic a country bumpkin's life can be. It's now 11:09pm, and almost time to go to sleep if I'm to post this letter in the morning while I go dancing after I buy some beef. On Wednesday I won't be posting a love letter because I think I'll take time out to be a lazy bum, and grill a fish. Please forgive me? I love you! Kissums? Smoochums? Huggems? Now if you'll excuse me, I think I'll just lie back, snack on sunflower seeds, and watch "I Dream Of Jeannie".
Aaaaaaaa! It's so busy! I've been on the go since yesterday morning, only stopping to sleep last night. I spent this day giving away cashews, dancing at the goth club, checking out new hairstyles, sorting out groceries, voice training for 2 hours, scrubbing an old dinner table, cleaning out my cooler, picking cashews, transplanting a baby cashew, watering my yard, watering my parents' yard, watering the crops, pulling out weeds, going to the night market, portioning out chicken, now I'm writing a love letter to my sweetie, next I have to gut and fillet fish after I pray the night prayer. How on earth did I fit all that into one day? Remind me to show you how to gut and fillet fish. Oh, you'll love it! Just call it "fashionable".
All this work is making me feel a bit silly. I forgot that I had to put away my laundry. I didn't realize how hectic a country bumpkin's life can be. It's now 11:09pm, and almost time to go to sleep if I'm to post this letter in the morning while I go dancing after I buy some beef. On Wednesday I won't be posting a love letter because I think I'll take time out to be a lazy bum, and grill a fish. Please forgive me? I love you! Kissums? Smoochums? Huggems? Now if you'll excuse me, I think I'll just lie back, snack on sunflower seeds, and watch "I Dream Of Jeannie".
Qur'an 20120508
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
10. And they say, "What! When we lie hidden and lost in the earth, shall we indeed be in a creation renewed?" No, they deny the meeting with their Lord!
11. Say, "The Angel of Death put in charge of you, will take your souls. Then shall you be brought back to your Lord."
The Prostration 32:10-11
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The Angel of Death put in charge of you, will take your souls. Then shall you be brought back to your Lord.
10. And they say, "What! When we lie hidden and lost in the earth, shall we indeed be in a creation renewed?" No, they deny the meeting with their Lord!
11. Say, "The Angel of Death put in charge of you, will take your souls. Then shall you be brought back to your Lord."
The Prostration 32:10-11
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The Angel of Death put in charge of you, will take your souls. Then shall you be brought back to your Lord.
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Letter to Julia 20120507
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Ah, it is a beautiful day, with a cool and overcast morning, I could pick cashews and tidy up my yard. The cashews are ripening all at once, so I had to collect them and give them away. It rained a little in the morning, but the afternoon was sunny. And now the full moon is shining brightly, oh it is a beautiful moon! The countryside is so beautiful, thank you for taking me out of the city, ya Allah.
We must learn to be grateful with what Allah gives us, if we are truly to master patience. Patience and perseverance go hand in hand, and those who persevere is of course the last one standing. And the last one standing is of course the winner. Patience is from Allah, so please be glad of the ease that you do have, and be grateful that you are not out on the front line. Please do not covet what others have and consider that as success, when it is possible that Allah has prepared something better for you.
There is much going on here, but no money for me yet. Meanwhile, I have to stay busy, and be grateful that Allah put me in where I can nurture the music and be with my parents. I sincerely believe that our marriage would be the purpose of your career, and that Allah will grant us success and happiness together. Don't you agree that profitable work is scarce in the West? The money has landed in Asia, but the power games and corruption is still the same as it ever was. But no one knows what they will earn tomorrow, not you, not the billionaires. We absolutely need the help of Allah if we are to attain success and happiness. So please be patient and grateful with whatever stability you have, don't blindly crave advancement in the entertainment business, because it's rape, slavery and murder. Please maintain your prayers, and ask Allah to resolve our love with prosperity and satisfaction.
Thank you for your love.
Ah, it is a beautiful day, with a cool and overcast morning, I could pick cashews and tidy up my yard. The cashews are ripening all at once, so I had to collect them and give them away. It rained a little in the morning, but the afternoon was sunny. And now the full moon is shining brightly, oh it is a beautiful moon! The countryside is so beautiful, thank you for taking me out of the city, ya Allah.
We must learn to be grateful with what Allah gives us, if we are truly to master patience. Patience and perseverance go hand in hand, and those who persevere is of course the last one standing. And the last one standing is of course the winner. Patience is from Allah, so please be glad of the ease that you do have, and be grateful that you are not out on the front line. Please do not covet what others have and consider that as success, when it is possible that Allah has prepared something better for you.
There is much going on here, but no money for me yet. Meanwhile, I have to stay busy, and be grateful that Allah put me in where I can nurture the music and be with my parents. I sincerely believe that our marriage would be the purpose of your career, and that Allah will grant us success and happiness together. Don't you agree that profitable work is scarce in the West? The money has landed in Asia, but the power games and corruption is still the same as it ever was. But no one knows what they will earn tomorrow, not you, not the billionaires. We absolutely need the help of Allah if we are to attain success and happiness. So please be patient and grateful with whatever stability you have, don't blindly crave advancement in the entertainment business, because it's rape, slavery and murder. Please maintain your prayers, and ask Allah to resolve our love with prosperity and satisfaction.
Thank you for your love.
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