Life's Chapters

Wednesday, November 30, 2005

Reminders (for myself) and all of us...

Mentally and emotionally unstable. Am drained up too. All the unnecessary headaches. Macam-macam karenah manusia nieh bila dikuasai nafsu.

Feel like a sleuth in one of those Nancy Drew's all of a sudden. I loathe all these stage shows la. Must find a time to blog about what happened one of this days.

For now I shall leave us pondering on these:

15 pintu syaitan yang ada di dalam diri kita

- pintu marah
- cinta dunia
- kebodohan (keengganan menghadiri majlis ilmu)
- panjang angan-angan
- rakus
- bakhil
- suka pada pujian
- riak
- ujub (merasa kagum)
- takut dan gelisah
- buruk sangka
- memandang rendah pada orang lain
- merasa suka pada dosa
- merasa aman daripada pembalasan "ALLAH"
- putus asa daripada rahmat "ALLAH"

15 Senjata Menghalang Syaitan

- Membaca Bismillah (menjadi kunci pada perbuatan baik)
- Banyakkan berzikir
- Banyakkan beristighfar
- Baca "la i'la ha illa anta subha naka inni kuntu minaz zoli min"
- Jangan tidur berseorangan
- Baca doa pagi dan petang
- Bersugi
- Melaksanakan solat jemaah
- Berwudhuk sebelum tidur
- Menutup aurat
- Membaca doa masuk tandas
- Banyak berselawat pada hati
- Bertaubat, beristighfar
- Banyakkan baca Al-Quran
- Membaca surah Yassin setiap pagi

Rumah yang Tidak Dimasuki Syaitan

- Rumah yang bersih
- Penghuni membaca "Bismillah" ketika memasuki rumah
- Sentiasa berzikir (ahli rumah menegakkan solat)
- Penghuninya jujur dan memenuhi janji
- Penghuninya memakan makanan yang halal (dan cara mendapatkannya halal)
- Penghuninya mengekalkan silaturahim (sentiasa mesra)
- Rumah yang penghuninya berbakti kepada ibu bapa

Friday, November 25, 2005

Harry Potter & The Goblet Of Fire

Elok ja tengah update blog yesterday muncul sorang pakcik nieh tegur kat YM. I was just teasing him about when's our next date gonna be. Tup-tup kawan trus ajak pi TGV.

Me: Are you serious?
Him: Ye la. Apa serious-serious plak, ingat nieh marriage proposal ke?
Me: Heh. Ok. Confirm the time later.

During lunch time got his sms. The movie was scheduled at 5.00pm. I went home at about 4pm. All of a sudden ada project Laksa Penang plak. I didn't feel nice leaving home without lending a helping hand, so like a warped lipas kudung la siang ikan, rebus, kopek isi, hiris all the condiments. Dashed up and performed Asar and my goodness! Dah 4.45pm. Decided to board the Putra la in this case, got to the station in 10mins. Dok lam Putra dok calculate what time will I be arriving. Arrived at 5.20pm. Scurried up the escalators and there in TGV I saw my poor date. heheeee...

Luckily it was his second time watching the movie. As for me, I was quite disappointed I was late but the movie was so good that it made up for the initial scenes I missed. I like the way the movie made me feel whereby it was full of laughters and excitement in the beginning, but the climax for me was when Harry arrived with Cedric body and everyone was excited but when they realized what's going on they went speechless. That moment I went *numb* too.

Neville tuh pun sangat comel la. Anyone would recall the scene where he panicked "Oh my God, I killed Harry Potter!" His look was priceless la. heh. Animations, graphics and all memang superb la. Worth watching la pokoknya. Plus we got quite good seats.

After the movie, kejar Maghrib plak. I had to break my fast in the movie with a sweet. Later I thought of having a drink sahaja since there is dinner waiting at home tapi terkenangkan member kena makan sensorang kesian la pulak so I had a plate of Chee Cheong Fun.

Sembang-sembang sekejap and I had to excuse myself pulak. When was the last time I met him? Almost 3 years. And my, has he grown up or what. hhmmm... I think it's just his office attire. =P

Later have to deliver some things to a friend to be sent home. Got myself tickets home the end of next month dah.

The sky seems clearer.

Thursday, November 24, 2005

Update tak serupa update...

Kan? Felt like it's been ages since I last updated. Others have been contributing their share faithfully and I'm still picking up my pace. heheheee...

It's been really, really tiring. The route I take daily is not that far in comparison with some others but still it is very tiring lor. At the moment have to melencong to PJ plak tuh pick up a friend at 8.30pm. Mujur she's quitting this Saturday.

Saturday is another Open House. Sunday we're going to the Education/ Career Expo in PWTC kot. Jom pi ramai-ramai!

With all the time I have here still I can't manage to meet some of the friends I anticipated meeting. Thus I've not contacted and informed them anyway. Sat gi call kena bambu for taking me so long to meet up with them.

Basically my weekends are all pre-occupied dah with some plans right up till next month. Well, 'tis the season for people getting hitched here and there.

Yesterday we had lunch somewhere nearby CM. To be on the safe side I ordered nasi kerabu goreng. The rest had rice with sambal kahwin. Very interesting ay. It's a mixture of some seafood+beef+chicken prepared sambal tumis tyle. Sedap lah jugak. One of their speciality there.

On the way back to Masjid Jamek station I was approached by this Iranian lady asking where did I buy the scarf I was wearing. huh? Thing is, part kena sergah tuh yg buat I terkejut and for a moment there hilang semua English vocab. *blur sat* heheheee... (it's the scarf I wore when I met u la AuntyN) Tak lawa mana pun kan aunty? And since semua pun dah kecoh bout yr presence here takpe la I cite sket in here ya? Just wanna say thanx for spending some of yr precious time meeting up and chatting. InsyaAllah there will be a next time ya.

Mohon permisi untuk melawat 'rumah' kawan-kawan...

update:


Jumpa kawan lama. Just last night Mama Nani was telling me 'bout her dreams to open up a beauty centre with all sorts of merchandise and products plus make up services (specialising in weddings aka andaman). It will be a medium-scale centre la wif all sorts of tudungs, telekungs, gifts, souvenirs, batiks catering for almost all walks of life. Seronok la sembang-sembang dengar impian orang nieh pursuing their passion and interests. Mine?

One day...

Wednesday, November 16, 2005

Homesick

It's a bit heartrending to see a decade old of friendship comes crumbling down after all the years of tears and laughters? That the whole fort built fall to pieces because of my one dim blunder. Doesn't any of the memories from yesteryears strike any of their chord the way I'm tapped relentlessly? Friends for years.

Let's just say it is my fault.

Not the time to point fingers and reason things out nor going into details. I may inflict further damages to the wounds. I'm sad, yes. All those treasured moments. But life goes on too. I still have many great friends I find solace in during this time of trial. And my bestest of friend, my mum, is still by my side. She's still offering advices and fussing over me. I'm glad I have such a wonderful mother.

I sms mum at the span of time 30mins-2hours daily in total. I miss home so much. She's trying (so hard) to be strong for me so that I will be too. It touches my heart that she makes an effort to understand and trying to comprehend things. *sigh* A mother's love.

Am constantly worried. Lord, please take care of my dad, mum n bro. Not a minute goes by that I'm not thinking about home...

I know this is only the beginning...

"Fa inna ma'al usri yusro, inna ma'al usri yusro" yang bermaksud "Sesungguhnya tiap-tiap kesukaran disertai kemudahan, sesungguhnya tiap-tiap kesukaran disertai kemudahan" dan yakinlah akan firman-Nya

Anyways, found this whilst I was browsing thru my mails. How apt.

In a brief conversation, a man asked a woman he was pursuing the question " What kind of man are you looking for?"

She sat quietly for a moment before looking him in the eye and asking, "Do you really want to know?"

Reluctantly, he said "Yes."

She began to expound..."As a woman in this day and age, I am in a position to ask a man what he can do for me that I can't do for myself. I pay my own bills. I take care of my household without the help of any man...or woman for that matter. I am in the position to ask, "What can you bring to the table?"

The man looked at her. Clearly he thought that she was referring to money.

She quickly corrected his thought and stated, "I am not referring to money. I need something more. I need a man who is striving for perfection in every aspect of life.

He sat back in his chair, folded his arms, and asked her to explain.

She said "I am looking for someone who is striving for perfection mentally because I need conversation and mental stimulation. I don't need a simple-minded man. I am looking for someone who is striving for perfection spiritually because I don't need to be unequally yoked... believers mixed with unbelievers is a recipe for disaster. I need a man who is striving for perfection financially because I don't need a financial burden. I am looking for someone who is sensitive enough to understand what I go through as a woman, but strong enough to keep me grounded. I am looking for someone who I can respect. In order to be submissive, I must respect him. I cannot be submissive to a man who isn't taking care of his business. I have no problem being submissive...he just has to be worthy. God made woman to be a help mate for man. I can't help a man if he can't help himself.

"When she finished her spiel, she looked at him.

He sat there with a puzzled look on his face. He said, "You are asking a lot."


She replied, "I'm worth a lot."

It is not just a matter of being choosy or picky but I guess women nowadays are more aware that they don't marry just for the sake of having children or a family or sexually satisfied. I remembered one of my lecturers told me once that "Everybody has urges. It is up to you on how to calm them down".

Ladies (naturally everyone) need a partner who can compliments them. Someone who shares the same vision and mission in life. Just enough differences to make the marriage a new learning experience everyday and ample similarities to strengthen this sacred bond.

For the first time last night, my mum expressed her worry over my life partner. I appreciate her thoughts as I've always vowed to myself that my parents blessings are the most important criteria when I'm (finally) settling down. Afterall, (I believe) parents only think of their children's best interest no matter what.

Tuesday, November 15, 2005

Tadaaaaaaa...

It was a tremendously long Raya break. Am blog-hopping while preparing this entry. Some blogs I've missed much due to the long breaks, some seems to be in the same boat as I am. Blog masing-masing pun seem nyawa-nyawa ikan dah. heh.

Been all over the place, from the East to the North and down South again. Just got back from Kuantan last weekend. And the trip to Kuantan cost me the bloggers get-together in Ampang last week. Can't wait to read each and everyone's post about it. Thanks to another kind-hearted blogger that shared the pics with me during our own meet-up yesterday. And I'll wait for her to blog about our short date.

Noticed that as I am in the midst of my hijrah, another fellow blogger seems to be in one too. Well, you know very well who you are, so I guess, all the best for both of us as we duck ourselves into a whole new chapter of life.

Moving on is never an easy task/ experience. Some may go against our decision; some may give their blessings though with a heavy heart. I'd be lying if I say I'm cool, coz these may take years to heal. And in this most trying time that one person simply leaves me dumbfounded.

In this, I truly look up to my mother for being such a strong and patient lady. For teaching me that a mother's love surpasses all odds. And in return I assure her of my love and care for as long as she breaths on this earth. My mother's endless support increased my determination to the best for her and my family.

With what happened, I also learnt of the identity of friends I befriended over a decade. I guess that's life. With every action/ decision, there's an opportunity cost involved. Sometimes I don't feel like I owe anyone any explanation but I also feel that I have to clear off any misunderstandings. It's like the effort all these years has been tarnished by something we won't even call a 'mistake'.

At the moment, I'm trying to look (only) forward. I have to fulfill promises to my mother.

Let's talk happy, happy stuff la. I know I'm supposed to be saving for the rainy day but I can't help but getting some stuff for my mother. Bought two sets of comforters to be delivered home next week. I am so excited because I know my mum will love 'em.

Looks like I have to postpone the movie marathon planned. Lotsa work in the office.

This weekend am slumbering over at Kak Faz's. They are having an open house so kira am their orang gaji import la for the weekend. Yup, have to get busy and get my mind off superfluous and unhappy thoughts. Perhaps we are in for a BIG suprise, and pay back time masa tuh. Pengajaran: Jangan sekali-kali melukakan hati seorang wanita. *winks*

Tapi yang sebenarnya... terselit rasa rindu yang saban waktu mengulit diri. Kepasrahan masih belum mampu mengubat duka. Keredhaan masih belum mampu menerima hakikat. Sedangkan denai kebahagiaan di depan mata. Ini lah agaknya dekat tapi sebenarnya jauh...

Have a nice day peeps! Back to work.