Shafique Danial

So apparently when I was not even born yet, my grandmother was known as Rocky among her friends or Auntie Rocky. Her real name though is Rokiah Talib, a retired prof, a strong opinionated feminist and oh good lord such a competitive human being. Always telling me how many juzu' she has finished today and asking me, "kau dah baca berapa juzu'?" just because of my boarding school background. But to me, she is just Opah to me.  Today is a monday and we all know what working feels like on a monday. So while today is a working day, but unfortunately I am just a weak human being. Your mind is still hangover from the weekend and your focus is still slowly increasing it's altitude like a plane that just took off from the runway. My work station at home is overlooking our backyard so as I was mindlessly floating and gazing upon the green grass, suddenly I heard strange sounds.  I saw someone raking the dried leaves on the yard slightly after zohor prayers or like the malay...

The Beatles, probably one of the most - if not the most influential - music band in modern history, created music that has been so evergreen that it has stood strong throughout time. People from all walks of life enjoy the band's music so much that it can put a smile on their faces. Some turn to their music, seeking refuge in their songs, away from this fast paced and sometimes vicious world.  Global Beatles Day 2022 was celebrated on June 25... and even though it has passed, just like songs from The Beatles, it can be enjoyed whenever, wherever. BASKL has prepared a playlist of 10 Beatles song and have been chosen specifically in a manner to be enjoyed from the first song to the 10 th  song in sequence. It also symbolises that their songs are always about their journey in life and most often a kind and loving message to be conveyed to the masses.  Eleanor Rigby Let’s start with a song called  Eleanor Rigby . The first verse of the song is  “Ah, look at all the ...

A few years back, I went to the Taman Tun market with my Mother to accompany her on a trip to get fresh meat, seafood and some wet items. Something which at that time, I have not done in a very long time. Little that I knew, on the main isle next to the escalator is a store selling fresh flowers. The array of colours were the first to grab my attention, next was the beautiful smell of fresh flowers, third was definitely the Chinese Auntie's voice calling me to come take a look. I am so sure she knew I had that spark of intention to get some. Well obviously, a few minutes later I was already sold to the idea of getting flowers. I then bought this huge bouquet intended for someone special. Suddenly Mom came next to me at the store and she said "Wow, you must really like this girl!". Then in a split second, it suddenly dawned upon me that I might have hurt my mother so I bought two that day. I was so eager to impress and present a bouquet to a girl that I have only known for...