Idol

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No.No.No. Not M'sian Idol nor American Idol. Just Idol.

When I was growing up, I’m not sure who my idol really was, there’s a few in the list though – Anwar Ibrahim, Kid (yes, the once Wing’s guitarist), Lady D, my standard 3 teacher, Pn. Noriah and my neighbour’s daughter that I called Kak Dah. They have different values in them that I adore and I always thought I can be like one of them – one day.

Anwar Ibrahim - I don't have to tell you who he is. I still adore him until now - but now I think I adore his wife more. For the courage - for the patience -for the loyalty that she displayed towards her husband.

Kid, as a teenager I worship him for a simple reason, he is d*mn cute! But, I'm not sure how he looks like now and what is he doing now. I don't think he is cute or handsome anymore. Why? It's the eye of beholder punya reason la, apa lagi?

Lady D? On the day she wed, I was just reaching my puberty age. With all the fairy tale wedding, the sophisticated look, who do not want to be a lady like Lady D? Of course I can be like her, minus the look, minus the money, minus many other things..... (I have some plusses too, but not to mention here lor..... I'm talking about my Idol, not myself, remember?)

My standard 3 teacher, Pn Noriah - the best teacher that I can remember. I always thought that I will be a teacher like her if I were destined to be a teacher. Anyway, I'm not.

Kak Dah, is a neighbour since I was born. She is a brilliant lady. Whenever I'm lazy or got distracted my mother always, remind me.... "Kalau malas macam ni, macam mana nak jadi macam Kak Dah?"

Deep down I have my true idol - it is my uncle, from where I stand has a perfect life. The way he lives, the way he raised his children. Everything. A simple man, though he is rich. When I heard he got his dato'ship many years back - I tease him on how I should called him "Pak Dato' maybe?" He shoo me off and told me, "Jangan nak ngada-ngada, tak de apa yang tukar - Pak Lang jugaklah" Never once I heard my mother complains about him - never once I heard he derespect his mother, and he stays humble and generous despite all the wealth and title. I definitely should be like him......Ikut resmi padi - Makin tunduk makin berisi.

Now, I'm all grown up - I heard my aunty telling her kids - "Belajar rajin-rajin, nanti besar besok boleh senang macam Kak Lang" Heh? I'm somebody's idol now? Who's yours?