A friend once thought that I'm an asexual. I had to explain the difference between being asexual and unfortunate.
Posted by MK Zainal on Sunday, December 20, 2015
People looking for condo be like, "Hey check out this swimming pool we ain't never gonna use and this gigantic entry ways that serves no practical purpose to our daily wellbeing!"
Posted by MK Zainal on Saturday, December 19, 2015
Just gonna roll on my bed contemplating – what should I eat, where should I eat, should I even eat at all – for the next 4 hours.
Posted by MK Zainal on Thursday, December 17, 2015
Living with all-guys housemates.Cons:- I have to sweep the floor.- I have to scrub the bathroom.- I have to take...
Posted by MK Zainal on Tuesday, December 15, 2015
"Ever since I joined this new program, I've lost 5kg in three weeks!" - a testimonial I didn't see coming from a GrabCar driver, but pleased to know. All the power to you, ma'am.
Posted by MK Zainal on Monday, December 14, 2015
- Cooked for 20 minutes in preparing for a movie.- Finished food in the first 5 minutes of said movie.#idontgetit
Posted by MK Zainal on Sunday, December 13, 2015
When the charger wires don't work like they used to before.
Posted by MK Zainal on Sunday, December 13, 2015
Maybe I'm just being insecure to hide my titanical self-confidence.
Posted by MK Zainal on Sunday, November 29, 2015
Met someone quite interesting in my dream last night and my first thought when I woke up was, "What a well-designed A.I."
Posted by MK Zainal on Thursday, November 26, 2015
The housemate is out of town for a week. This calls for a... LAUNDRY PARTY! #clotheslineisfree #limitedresource
Posted by MK Zainal on Wednesday, November 25, 2015
I'm sick and tired of being a disappointment to strangers when I answer them that no, I'm not in a band nor am I able to operate any kind of musical instrument.
Posted by MK Zainal on Saturday, November 21, 2015
Doktor: Sejak bila sakit gigi ni?MK: Dah lama dah, on and off. Tapi malam tadi macam teruk sikit.Doktor: On and off...
Posted by MK Zainal on Saturday, November 21, 2015
Me to persistent pop-up asking me to subscribe before I can remotely view anything on the website: "YOU CAN'T STOP ME I WAS A TECH GUY."Inspect element > delete div.
Posted by MK Zainal on Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Outside of work environment, I'm actually a pleasant person to be around with. I'm caring, funny (still snarky, but WITH LOVE) and limit profanities to about only 10 curse words a day.
Posted by MK Zainal on Wednesday, November 4, 2015
It's good to be back at Masjid Jamek, passing by the familiar traffic and having to casually escape death while at it.
Posted by MK Zainal on Thursday, October 29, 2015
Housemate ajak us to go karaoke tonight for berbonding session.I said what's the point, that's kinda silly and unnecessary cause the latest Adele won't be available yet.
Posted by MK Zainal on Saturday, October 24, 2015
My buddy is trying to guess her sister's laptop password: "Is it watermelon, mangosteen, or peach?"As an ex-IT guy who...
Posted by MK Zainal on Monday, October 19, 2015
Am I doing this Snapchat thing right
Posted by MK Zainal on Sunday, October 18, 2015
Tried asking for the WiFi password in Frisky Goat:"You so suey. The 'you' is just the letter.""What?""YOU. SO. SUEY....
Posted by MK Zainal on Saturday, October 17, 2015
What I tell myself every morning when I look into the mirror:"You are sufficient,you are worthy,you are loved.And you deserve a better pay grade."
Posted by MK Zainal on Thursday, October 15, 2015
Not one week after moving in, I've already shared my Kindle shelves and Steam library with Nguyen.Think thoroughly before cohabiting, people. The commitments are real.
Posted by MK Zainal on Monday, October 12, 2015
Got myself a whole new set of boxers and socks. My life is finally back on track. #moneyonmymind #makeitrain
Posted by MK Zainal on Sunday, October 11, 2015
The hardest part of cleaning when your housemates aren't around is making executive decisions on what can be thrown away.
Posted by MK Zainal on Friday, October 9, 2015
My psychiatrist told me to clear my room of all distractions. That a room should only be used for two things: sleep and sex.Right now I'm not getting either.
Posted by MK Zainal on Thursday, October 8, 2015
Skimming through diary entries from when I was young and stupid... It's amazing to see how much I haven't changed.
Posted by MK Zainal on Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Goodbye Damansara Perdana. Hello extra RM400 a month (which will be used for therapy anyway).
Posted by MK Zainal on Tuesday, October 6, 2015
My 6-second rule has 10 seconds grace period.
Posted by MK Zainal on Sunday, October 4, 2015
It takes me a while to trust somebody, but when I do, I use the blushing smiley in every chat.
Posted by MK Zainal on Wednesday, September 23, 2015
My colleagues' well-intended suggestions upon learning that I'm moving on:"I heard SAYS is pretty fun! Just FYI.""...
Posted by MK Zainal on Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Your life is drastically more dramatic when you're broke:"Is there any immediate needs of buying this latte? Would it...
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Sunday, September 20, 2015
I am enough. I am sufficient. I am my own person and I don't need anyone to make me feel complete and whole.^ My daily mantra when I have to resist drinking Coke.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Food poisoning pro tip:1) Drink a lot of water to avoid dehydration2) Ease back into eating3) Load your phone with all the manga for a productive toilet time.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Monday, September 14, 2015
So our idea of an authentic Malay/Malaysian experience this afternoon was taking the KTM train all the way to Shah Alam to have lunch in KFC.Truly gonna miss you, Almas Ezani :')
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Sunday, September 13, 2015
Life: I can see you're trying to save moneyLife: Let me see if I can help you withLife: Surprise medical bills#scumbagLife
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Tuesday, September 8, 2015
I have 543 films in my IMDb list, categorized by genres such as Sci-Fi, War, and Romance. I have 900+ notes in my...
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Monday, September 7, 2015
I arrange my playlist according to stress level at work, matched accordingly to varying emo degrees of each artist.10...
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Sunday, September 6, 2015
Unconditional love is when you finally let go. That you only wish for her happiness, even without you in the picture.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Friday, September 4, 2015
Me: "Aunty, can I tapao? It's not that I can't finish, but..."Aunty Pasta Boy: "...because when you're talking, you can...
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Tuesday, September 1, 2015
While I do appreciate peer reviews, it does nothing but tells me everything I already knew about myself. According to my...
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Monday, August 31, 2015
Most of my waking life are spent on making decisions."Should I go downstairs to eat?" <--- spend two hours...
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Monday, August 31, 2015
Looking for a room to rent. Can be as small as a coffin. Alternatively, you can adopt me as a house pet. #timesaretough #iamserious
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Saturday, August 29, 2015
Career is a continuous journey to seek a place that won't punish you too much for your weaknesses and capitalizes on all of your strengths.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Friday, August 28, 2015
Manic is the opposite state of depression, in which you experience euphoria, lose your inhibitions, and start thinking,...
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Mom: "Minumlah air ni Firdaus, dah letak Panadol Soluble."Firdaus: "Tak nak lah mak, dia rasa macam air sungai kena kencing ikan."My younger brother's analogy level: Malay.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Saturday, July 18, 2015
When you're angry as heck and you turn up headphone volume to the max but you're actually listening to Utada Hikaru.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Tuesday, July 14, 2015
The greatest TV shows of all time:1) The Wire2) LouieAnd welcoming a new addition... 3) RuPaul's Drag Race#oneweekendcouldchangeyou #RuPaulsBestfriend #ialsohaveafavKardashian
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Sunday, July 12, 2015
I'm too old and pimpley to keep receiving these "he's soo adorable" and "I just wanna take him home" rallying cries from women with strong maternal instinct.But I can't help myself can I.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Friday, July 10, 2015
It's getting harder now to wake up, get dressed, and go to work every morning realizing that the only thing I look...
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Friday, July 10, 2015
"Apakah cara pemanduan berhemah?A. Memotong semua kenderaan di hadapan tanpa mengira agama, bangsa dan negara.B....
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Wednesday, July 8, 2015
There's very little joy felt on my birthday this year, having just learned that I share the date with Jaden Smith. #howcanmirrorsbereal
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Tuesday, July 7, 2015
You know how Khairul is the most common Malay name ever? Some guy some nights ago just called me by Firdaus, which is...
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Monday, July 6, 2015
I wonder if Najib has to select between Current Account and Saving Account like the rest of us mere mortals. #redundantclick #howdoeshekeephisATMcards
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Saturday, July 4, 2015
You'll never know how many lives you've touched until you take a day off without informing your colleagues and wake up to a bunch of miscalls and urgent texts.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Thursday, July 2, 2015
Black out at the office, and I can only marvel at my ability to type without looking at the keyboard.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Wednesday, July 1, 2015
I pity those celebrity babies and toddlers, whom, without their consent, got their photos shared with thousands of...
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Every time I see an effortlessly cute and reasonably hipster girl in a café, I wonder if she think of me as an equal.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Tuesday, June 23, 2015
People keep asking me why I pay so much for monthly rent just to live near the office.What they don't understand is...
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Monday, June 22, 2015
I need a new column in my time sheet: "How much time I actually spent on filling up my time sheet".
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Thursday, June 25, 2015
I've been living in KL for almost 7 years now, and I've grown too comfortable to imagine settling down anywhere else....
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Sunday, June 21, 2015
Why travel to Europe when you can experience winter right under the comfort of your office's air-conditioner.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Thursday, June 18, 2015
GoT finishes right before Ramadan to save us from unnecessary emotional complications that otherwise should be focused on getting through the fast.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Ramadhan is still a few days away, yet I can already feel its calming presence in the air... due to all the "How do I wish Selamat Berpuasa" questions from concerned colleagues. #thisagencylife #tokenMalayguy
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Monday, June 15, 2015
Probably simply, the difference between an introvert and an extrovert.Diana: By default, I'd like to think that I'm...
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Friday, June 12, 2015
It's been a year since I took the leap of faith and joined VLT as a Creative.Which means that so far, I've wasted a...
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Monday, June 8, 2015
Remember the days when you used to receive images in Word documents? Thanks to cutting edge technology and more general awareness in IT, now they send you images in PDFs.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Friday, June 5, 2015
I got so bored of watching movies (to extract scenes for work purpose) that I distract myself by playing games on a second laptop.My life has reached a new level of awesome.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Thursday, June 4, 2015
One year ago, I quit my IT job to become a better writer. Not sure if I have achieved that at all, but at this very...
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Monday, June 1, 2015
All undecided dinner plans lead to sushi.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Wednesday, May 27, 2015
When Google Translate returned macaroon as 'makarun' in Bahasa.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Wednesday, May 20, 2015
I keep having (girl)friends over for movie nights and cookouts. My housemate must think I'm a slut.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Tuesday, May 19, 2015
As much I love our extended car conversations (the one we had when you sent me home, parked in front of my house and...
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Sunday, May 17, 2015
You know how... when you're watching a movie, you can kinda predict what's gonna happen by the setup, foreshadowing and...
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Saturday, May 16, 2015
What have been on my mind lately...1) Mad Max: Fury Road.2) A case study that I have been procrastinating for...
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Friday, May 15, 2015
Friends don't let friends spoil GoT.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Let's have more one-on-one conversation. It's more substantial, more intimate. It's good for the soul.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Monday, May 11, 2015
My pasta tastes like hatred.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Sunday, May 10, 2015
Sometimes you gotta let people love you not for your sake, but theirs.That's why every time my mom asks me if I wanna bring back food back to KL, I'll say yes, fully aware that I'm not going to finish it.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Four tips on handling Attention Deficit at the workplace:1. Come very early.2. Try working.3. Leave very late.4. Repeat.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Til' these days, it still comes as a shock to my friends and families when I open up and tell them that I don't have Internet connection at home.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Tuesday, May 5, 2015
empathy (noun): a character shown by an uploader when he includes the subtitle as well as the movie.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Saturday, April 25, 2015
Visiting man on crutches, N.V. Nguyen, and he's playing Amazing Grace at this very moment.Some people really do take recovery on a holistic level.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Saturday, April 18, 2015
I can't wait to have my own car so I can blast instrumental electronica music like El Ten Eleven, Ratatat and Moderat and people would be like whoa MK you're not that musically retarded.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Tuesday, April 14, 2015
If everybody steal everyone else's pens, what happen to the original set of pens? Do they magically disappear into ball pens heaven?
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Sunday, April 12, 2015
The biggest lie I've told in advertising: I'll resume work once I got home.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Thursday, April 9, 2015
Certain kind of love to a certain kind of someone, doesn't need to be said. It doesn't need to be taken action upon or...
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Soon I will die, and it'd be a bummer if I have only lived for myself.Which is miserable, considering I haven’t even lived that much for myself.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Instead of keep trying to be a good person, why not just, do good.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Tuesday, April 7, 2015
"Khairul, you are actually eating?!!" - Every colleague at every company ever.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Thursday, April 2, 2015
I work 10 hours a day to pay for my rising expenditure. My expenditure rises as I'm working (eating outside, commuting, higher rent, etc). What am I even trying to do.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Tuesday, March 31, 2015
My late-night dreams still haven't register that I've cut my hair. GET ON WITH THE TIMES DREAMS.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Saturday, March 28, 2015
But how do I know which Melissa Tan? D:
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Saturday, March 28, 2015
We all have insecurities. We also have Indian securities.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Friday, March 27, 2015
With this RM200 earphones, I can listen to as many songs as I can with a RM20 one.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Friday, March 27, 2015
There are two types of people in the world: 1) The ones that can pronounce film.2) The ones that pronounce "flem".
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Yay a book for me.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Wednesday, March 18, 2015
All WhatsApp groups eventually lead to gossips. #universaltruth
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Monday, March 9, 2015
Tried liking the Buzzfeed page with the intention to be more content aware. These are the headlines that appear on my...
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Sunday, March 1, 2015
I keep having to flip them in the gents... #unsunghero #losingbattle
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Finished work at 9 last night, ran to reach the movies by 9.15, sweat dripping, blood pumping, thinking, "This would make a great story to tell my grandchildren when I become a great film critic."
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Tuesday, February 24, 2015
To those who asked, yes I do care about the Middle East, education inequality and the debate as to whether Black History...
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Sunday, February 22, 2015
Every time I go back to my hometown, I'm reminded of why I don't go back to my hometown.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Saturday, February 21, 2015
You know those annoying "got boyfriend anot" question you get on CNY reunion?Well, a relative just asked my sister...
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Friday, February 20, 2015
Occasionally I'm reminded of my ethnicity when I go back hometown for weddings.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Thursday, February 19, 2015
February has 28 days, know what that means? Fewer days to wait before paycheck!
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Tuesday, February 17, 2015
For every meal I have in a restaurant, I could have spent it on one-week worth of groceries. #lifemantra
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Tuesday, February 17, 2015
The other day I was telling my buddy Beatrice, on how I would love to do the the whole travelling-for-a-year thingy...
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Wednesday, February 11, 2015
I wonder how much self-awareness would it take for you to realize... that your shoes are starting to smell.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Tuesday, February 10, 2015
After a long and productive day at work, I like to go home, jump onto the bed without changing, and reward myself with a...
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Monday, February 9, 2015
Happiness is coming to the office on Monday, looking at its pantry's cabinet full of junk food.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Monday, February 9, 2015
Sometimes I hail a cab just to better my listening skills. While entertaining a cab driver, remember to:1) Let the...
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Opened up old Gdoc, looking at that rushed, low-quality copy I wrote few months ago.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Last night I dreamed of The Seven Dwarves coming to Westeros."If this doesn't work out, I'm going back to New York," one of them said.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Sunday, February 1, 2015
I vouch for gender equality. I like hugs, flowers, chocolates, people paying for my lunches, pretty much the whole deal.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Wednesday, January 28, 2015
It's time to rekindle old relationships and cherish each other cause... WhatsApp is now available on the web.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Friday, January 23, 2015
Looking back through old photos... reminiscing... questioning my decisions. Did I really walk around with pants THAT tight?
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Every time I play music:Step 1: Put my earphone on.Step 2: Take earphone off to make sure it's properly plugged and...
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Monday, January 19, 2015
You know that feeling after cooking the same thing for months, and your pasta finally turns out the way you want it to be?Me neither.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Monday, January 19, 2015
People keep talking about KPop this and that, about the rampant use of facial surgery and breast enlargement. But right...
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Thursday, January 15, 2015
"Do you have Tumblr? Tumblr is so inspiring!""Sorry, I'm more of a Reddit kinda guy..."#millenialpickup #generationgap
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Nothing makes you feel more helpless than hearing your colleague in the next toilet cubicle going through difficult times :(
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Dear diary, today I went full retard. I tried searching for my glasses that was ON my nose.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Monday, January 12, 2015
Ordering any kind of spicy food is also like borrowing happiness from tomorrow.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Sunday, January 11, 2015
We spend more time searching for the perfect accompanying emojis than the typing the actual message itself.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Does darker white has more white or less white in it? #nguyenmakesmedoubtmyself
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Monday, January 5, 2015
Living with a tall housemate.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Sunday, January 4, 2015
How about try to validate, and and stop offering solutions.How about try to relate, and stop preaching wisdom.How about try to listen for once, listen to the words behind these words.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Saturday, January 3, 2015
Having never watched Frozen, I find Let It Go to be highly mediocre. Lyrics doesn't even flow tight. #unpopularopinions
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Saturday, January 3, 2015
Every time I catch myself procrastinating, I search for productivity articles just to put off work a little bit more.
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Friday, January 2, 2015
Sometimes all the amount of logic and reasoning in the world won't stop you for making bad decisions, from falling into...
Posted by Muhammad Khairul Zainal Abidin on Thursday, January 1, 2015