RAMADHAN TERAKHIR

No, I'm not preaching.

We are not a couple of TV junkie but at times, we do get hooked with the local tv shows. We have yet to subscribe to ASTRO so our options are pretty limited when it comes to tv shows. You'll marvel at our ability to tolerate the local soap operas. Both the good and crappy ones.

One of our current must-watch drama is RAMADHAN TERAKHIR which you can catch on TV3 from Tuesday - Thursday at 10.30pm. It is a must-watch for us because this is one of the shows where we get to enjoy and curse at the same.

My husband loves the soundtrack of this drama and I do too. There are times (most of the times, actually) where my husband would suddenly burst out singing the tunes of this song when the show is on. By saying burst out singing, I really do meant it literally. Sometimes it gives me the fright of my life.

Moving on.

I've never heard the name of the singer of this song and the name POMPA BENSIN really sounds Indonesians to me. Indonesians always produce good songs that are pleasing to the ears so it was a little wonder to me that the soundtrack of this show sounds nice.

Thanks to Google, I was proven wrong. POMPA BENSIN is actually a band. You can find out more about them here. The song can be downloaded for free at the link there.

I love free (good) stuff hence, I love Pompa Bensin. For now though.

And here's the lyric (so that you won't go bursting out singing with questionable lyrics. Heh.)

Walau aku tidak bersamamu

Jangan engkau lupakan diriku

Walau aku tiada di sisimu

Jangan engkau lupakan namaku

Kerana...

Aku mengingati mu

Kerana...

Aku men’cintaimu...

Andai aku bisa bertemumu

Dengan seyum ku tadah syukurku

Andai aku bisa menyentuhmu

Air mata pasti deras gugur

Kerana...

Aku merindui mu

Kerana aku sentiasa

Menyintaimu oh sepenuh hati

Walau kamu jauh di mataku

Jangan aku hilang dalam kalbu

Saat kamu samar mengingati

Jangan aku terus kau lupakan

Kerana aku

Sentiasa mengingatimu

Kerana aku

Sentiasa menyayangimu oh sepenuh hati...

Andai aku bisa memelukmu

Pasrah aku tabah diujimu

Andai aku bisa dicintai

Dengan rela menyerahkan hati

Kerana...

Aku merindui mu

Hmmm...Kerana aku sentiasa menyintaimuuu......

To complicate the uncomplicated

HIJAB. A short word that is controversial. Everybody has their own opinion on it.

If my memory serves me well, I was told that the purpose of hijab is to actually avoid you from unwanted attention. From unnecessary stares. From the sights of people (guys especially) that could invite slander, gossips and such.

However, I suppose it is the nature of ladies to look pretty. To stand out. Which, if you had read the previous paragraph, is quite contradicting.

Fashion evolves and this does not exclude hijab. There are many ways of styling your hijab and at times I do wonder on the real intention of the person who don the hijab. There are styles which could make the piece of cloth covering your head looks like flowy, long hair. Contradicting, yes?

I do however marvel at the tenacity of these fashionistas who could spend a lot of time complicating the uncomplicated. There are times that I stared on those girls who I couldn't quite figure out how do they style their hijab and all those knots and ties that are involved. Not to mention the ability to hold the look although the weather is scorching hot. If I were to have a piece of clothing wrap around my head, my neck, in those complicated ways, I'm afraid I would turn into a beast sooner than you can say "fashion" because of the heat as well as the sweat. I sweat a lot.

My husband would definitely give me the death stare if I were to style my hijab like the latest trends. Given my un-artsy hands and the inability to look and imitate, I would take hours to get ready. I really have to thank the sarung and go tudung made famous by Ariani. They are one of the wonders of the world. They make lives easier; no hassle, no ironing, and no styling. And most importantly, they serve their purpose. To cover the muslimah's aurat.

I guess simplicity is my kind of game. I am plain Jane and I am OK with it.