Is there a need for a grand celebration for a new year when life itself is a manifestation of Grandness?

never intended to write anythin to sum up this year, but since there's some time to kill, perhaps a lil reminiscence of  2008 & a lil outlook for 2009 might serve as a good reminder for me. usually people start resolutions & clean new sheets of deeds at the beginnin of the year but for me, it's juz carryin on forward with life, with more opportunities & more challenges ahead.

2008 has been rather lovely with the highlight bein the boyfriend of 12 years surprisin me with his Magic Show right in front of our former Secondary School on my birthday & in August, our families were formally introduced & that lead to our joyous engagement in October. Couldn't believe and couldn't be more thankful for tis move forward & insya Allah, we shall progress a step further in 2009.

still, life ain't always dandy & i realise much moments of 2008, go by spontaneously and played by ear. i'm really thankful for those who have let me in & are always pourin me with much of their love & support even though i haven't been the most active social person/friend/family member around. despite so, there are also those who have become distant but i guess, it's not unusual that when interest & priorities takes a change of course, there are tendencies that people who are once close, grow apart, but although hardly we do keep in touch, i have always had whom i call friends/family, no matter where and how they have become, close to my heart & constantly pray for their good well-being. i've come to realise how not easy it is to play the role of in-betweens & that there are certain things i have to forgo & accept, in which redha seems to be the most precious lesson i have learnt tis year. and to continue dealin with my inner struggles with much reliance of precious hope & enduring patience with much of God's guiding light. 

age seems to be catchin up these days & i haven't been the fittest of person too tis year. gone are the glorious days of me doin high kicks in fitness class, or contortin myself in yoga poses or prancin away with children or even shimmyin to the lures of the drums/tabla. 2008 is very sedentary, with me breakin my record for takin the MCs, either to rest or recover. as a new friend said " u are now glorified" when i said my glory days are over. hah indeed, with more white hairs sproutin as my mum flipped thru my hair.ooh but i managed to cover 5km for my SHAPE run in july! ok, that's pretty much the Only healthy achievement i made tis year. heh nevertheless.

well here i come today with unfulfilled responsibilities & hopes & perhaps a lifetime of dreams. may many more days ahead for tis life, be smooth & swell with abundance of Divine love, forgiveness & guidance as i continue rockin on (may be mellow but never faint) in 1430H/2009! and the same goes for u too!

Cheers~

 

15.12.08-22.12.08: Bonding in Beijing

Never mind that we cannot see the Pyramids, but Great Wall here we come!
Am majorly impressed with Beijing's cleanliness & landscapes.
Simply Majestic!

to the friends i made durin the trip, thank u for a wonderful time spent together...pls feel free to grab any of the photos available here!

Accidental Heartburn/Hyperacidity Remedy

Had tis stingin pain in my sternum tis mornin & i knew it will worsen by the hour as the acid will keep on buildin up. I knew the culprit that caused me tis pain is that glass of Rose Juliet latte I had last nite. After glasses of warm water and staggered poppin of abt 3 antacids, the feeling was quite contained until right after my lunch of Chicken Chop. The pain was far worse and i didn't have with me the antacids! Headed to the supermarket and I reached out for a can of Coconut Juice to wash down my food & hopefully relief my pain.

I juz can't wait to get back to my locker and chew on those antacid when i realised few minutes after i finished my can of Coconut Juice, the aweful pain was GONE! Poof! Totally!

Coconut Juice is alot more Effective than antacids! Checked out some sites and it IS actually a recommended home remedy! DOH!


From
http://www.emersonhwc.com/factfile_show.php?StoryId=242
"Coconut water is the liquid fuel (endosperm) for the young coconut seed. As the coconut matures, the water is absorbed into the flesh. Coconut water is an amazing source of nutrition because it is alkaline and high in potassium and other minerals. In fact the pH of coconut water is so close to the pH of blood that it can (and has been) used as an intravenous fluid for rehydration."

From
http://www.ayushveda.com/magazine/remedies-for-gastric-problems/
"Coconut water is an excellent remedy for gastritis.  It gives the stomach the necessary rest and provides vitamins and minerals.  The stomach can be returned to a normal condition if nothing but coconut water is given during the first twenty-four hours."

So i noe now next time i get hyperacidity/heartburn attack, i dun have to head down to the nearest pharmacy n chew on those chalky tasting things anymore!

"He it is Who sends down water (rain) from the sky; from it you drink and from it (grows) the vegetation on which you send your cattle to pasture. With it He causes to grow for you the crops, the olives, the date-palms, the grapes, and every kind of fruit. Verily! In this is indeed an evident proof and a manifest sign for people who give thought(reflect)." [Surah An Nahl:10-11]

Such is a wonder God's provision...Subhanallah!

Lessons of Redha on Eidul Adha

Commerating the deeds of the Prophet Abraham a.s., his son's, Ishmael a.s. & his wife's, Hagar & completing the Hajj,are some of the things that urge us to remind ourselves on the acts of Sacrifice on Eidul Adha. Tis year, as i observe the situations that my loved ones have to face, Sacrifices hold more significance than juz rememberin deeds. No mother wants to face a child's death, no child wants to be left behind by their parents or no son wants to bear his father's financial woes but if so is how God wills, such will happen and no way we can run away from such circumstances but to face them head on, letting go of what is precious/dear to them=sacrifice. I realise how very badly these situations can be received/perceived as one's comfort zone is torn apart and all one is left with is that feeling of nothin but vulnerability/helplessness that naturally tend to make people feeling frustrated, irritated or resentful towards all that happened to them & it is really hard to accept the truth.

The best Solution to remain strong in such circumstances is indeed by being Patient & what is most important in that process is the act of Redha. Every day it gets to me how Very important that act is...submitting to God's will & to actually put ur whole Trust in the Lord to bring one out of the rut really takes some guts & a whole bunch of Faith & much Waiting (usually things dun turn OK overnite!) but of course we have to take lil brave baby steps forward too (yeaps we still gotta put in efforts). I pray that for every difficult situation my loved ones & i face, let our actions be guided by the Lord & may we always be showered with Blessings for us to emerge as stronger Believers.

Yesterday was the first time I did the Qurban, slaughtering a Lamb/Sheep as a symbolic move of Sacrifice. It was upon my mum's request that I did it and I was actually quite reluctant to take a life of another being. But i realise, tis is one of God's order for the Prophet Abraham a.s. & he did it without resenting/arguing & i have to remind myself that God Knows Better. So i resolved, redha & chose the sheep which was within my reach, i thanked the sheep while it was in its quarantine area. When it is time for it to be slaughtered, again i touched the sheep & i said to it in my heart: Lillahi Ta'ala (for God) followed by a bunch of istighfar. As though it understood, the sheep did not struggle except a lil when its jugular veins were cut off. It was as though it knew its role there & it submitted to the fate that God has decided for it. I was partly sad, partly relieved & partly touched seein the sheep that way & i could only thank God for a life Not tortured during its slaughter & that probably tis is one lesson that my Rabb is teaching me. 

Masya Allah!
Alhamdulillah!
Allahu Akbar!

To my friends whose parents/family are right now in Arafah, may they have Haji Mabrur & to my fellow Muslims, i guess it is still not too late to wish u Salam Eidul Adha...may all the sacrifices that u make in ur lives be blessed by Allah!




   

that badminton racquet Abah left behind...is now left behind by u...

Tonite i was shocked by a news that my 2nd oldest cuzzin passed away. Way unexpected, way too sudden but tis is what God wills...perhaps, a wake-up call for us that death is never too far for anyone at any age.

May my late cuzzin, Daud Bin Sulaiman, rest in peace & he be among those whose soul God showers with Blessings...& may God give his family & Mum especially, perseverance & strength to overcome their loss of such a warm loved one...Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji'un

To all my other cuzzins, I  You...((hugs))

 

The Weather

Cold & Chilly season is back...it is really bad for my tummy. Noe why? cos i will start cravin for food! two days ago, no Ben & Jerry's, Bakerzin, Gelare or even P.S.Cafe can save me from my craving. To hell with all that Western delights cos all that was on my mind was ROTI SAMBAL SARDIN & PAU SAMBAL & PISANG GORENG with TEH TARIK! and the first place i thought of was the good ol cosy LABRADOR HAWKER CENTRE! but of course, there is NO MORE labrador hawker centre to fulfill my desire...where in the world can i get such MELAYU LEPAK food without the need to travel to the Eastern side of SIngapore at 6.30pm??

thankfully my brain is quick enuff to think of that one & only  TRAIN STATION in Singapore which ironically belongs to MALAYSIA. So zoom from the MRT to KTM!!

 

i got myself all 3 foods that i crave! with all those extra crumbs for the Pisang Goreng!

with an additional Sop Kentang Ball for a lil warm soupy soup to slurp...

and OF COURSE, the TEH TARIK lah!!

Ho sey...SHIOKKK la Dey!!
*burp*
and emm ALHAMDULILLAH....

 

The Mass O!

Batam here we come!

*Photos courtesy of Linda & Weiwei*

The Most Beautiful Relationship

Could it be through me that u found solace,
His message to u is "In spite of all the troubles, U r Loved"?

Could it be through u that i found realisations,
His message to me is "In spite of all the distractions, U r still Guided"?

His Signs come ever subtle
Yet they hit right there in the core of the human soul
And bring it to a humbling Awe everytime

Is there a greater Love or Guidance than that of God's?


فَبِأَيِّ آلاءِ رَبِّكُمَا تُكَذِّبَانِ
Which is it, of the favours of your Lord, that you deny?
[a verse from Surah Ar Rahman]

Look around, reflect, realise, give thanks & praise the Lord for every lil blessings for every lil goodness even in the most troubling circumstances.

the Giddyin After Effect

The mass orgy(as Dee described it aka all girls getaway) last week end is one of the rarest opportunities for us to juz hang out together & have girlie fun! Sure, it was not Bondi or the luscious greeneries of MacQuarie Uni but what made the trip most lovely was the delightful company of four other cranky & crazy gals who have bonded over the years & Batam is forever etched in my mind as a beautiful memory. Seems like it's a kewl island to juz go & have female bondin session...earlier tis year i had a great time with my Pure Indulgence Seekers & now, with the Garang Tak Sayang Mulut gurls... nice nice. came back with a bunch of soaps (liquid/bars) like i haven't bathed for ages! LoL tis is called SUPPLIES of if-u-dun-go-to-batam-u-won't-get-em(at all or cheap-in-SG!) yeaps, label me Kiasu, i dun mind at all for such goodies! somehow, i wish i could do the same with the minah payung of SP...but now with almost everyone committed to their social/family agenda, i guess...i could only hold on to the memories of our secret island...those were the carefree & single days...

aside from soap shoppin, i tried foot reflexology & had an intimate hot stone massage with Dee sharin the cosy spa hut with me. the foot reflexology left me with a slight pain on the left big toe & Mummy June said that it has somethin to do with my brain and true enuff, i felt giddy the whole of yesterday & upon checkin out a foot reflexology chart off the Net, the point that had the pain was connected to the cerebrum. Okie...tt's freaky but Emm i think there's too much rush of blood to the head or too much wind to expel...Thank God after havin some coke last nite, after plenty of burpin...i felt much better. i think meetin Iyuan helps too...Love Therapy...hahah!

So much abt the trip, the week end was greeted with 2 bizarre news. First was that now Michael jackson is a Muslim called Mikaeel &  second was the fatwa issued out by the National Fatwa Council in Malaysia statin that Yoga is HARAM. well alhamdulillah if Michael Jackson has truly embraced the beautiful religion and is a part of our brotherhood in worshippin the One God but as for the fatwa that was dished out, hmmm kinda controversial i'd say.

I am For yoga, as it has nothin but a positive effect on me when i was actively practisin...but then, i was only practisin the Physical aspect of it excludin the meditations & mantra. Still, i felt a certain calm, good focus & transitionin to different poses only challenges myself & increases my flexibility that promotes a certain peace & harmony instead of tension & stress for my inner self. I can't say that i am blatantly against the fatwa as the syura's rationale is quite in line with the very teachings of Islam of taking a safe stance of Prevention of people from goin against their faith in One God & emulatin/practisin what non-muslims are doin but on the other hand, with knowledge & education of what should not be done/thought/chanted, i personally feel that the Physical aspect of Yoga (especially proper breathin technique) does no harm to faith..it is juz like other Riadah such as swimming, pilates or aerobics. in fact i think it aids one to have a better sense of well-being & appreciate all creations of God in a more positive light...hmmm...

Every day is juz more complicated than yesterday...

Return of the Space Cadet

Greeting Earthlings!

Yeaps, another chance to don my "space suit" tis week,so here i am...as requested & am gettin on pretty steady on my own dealin with the processes at work. Feels good to finally not be a Ping Pong bouncin abt two labs...ahhhh best! But i might still end up bein one again come the new year as the old department still can't find anyone to fill in my shoes as production there will start to pace up. Bleurghhh...

November's been really joyous, each weekend sees me witnessin the celebration of a beautiful union! A cuzzin got engaged on the first week end of Nov, last week was Sue & Adam's wonderful union,tis week will be that of my ex-secondary school classmate's n in 2 weeks, Ain & Helmi at their Sacred Garden. Next week will be Siti Sue's but ooops, i won't be in SG for that week end...sorry dearest babe! Ahhh happy happy for all of ya~

So who are next to Saman me in December huh huh?

09.11.08: Suriah & Adam's Wedding

Alhamdulillah & Congratz!!

Highlights of Suriah's Bridal Shower

By request...here they are! Here's SOME of Sue's party pics. Will be compiling more pics & vids (once I have all of em) in CD/DVD.

p.s. Sorry i didn't add in any quotes to pics, i bet u ladies already noe what's goin on n are fillin in the quotes for the pics in ur mind!

p.p.s. Not only it was Sue's special nite, it was also Ilhan's nite cos he managed to drink from a straw from the FIRST TIME! of all drinks...teh peng! heee cute lil dude!

Sorrow & Joy

 

In difficult times & wonderful moments, i'm here to share them with u...be strong my, dearest ones...keep faith & stay positive!

((hug))

My sincerest condolences & congratulations...may all go well!

Better the Devils u noe!

a lil quickie catch up with liz, a lil rendezvous with shasya....makes me hornily happy on Halloween!

Sinfulcravingz's Tiramisu (cups & gift set)

Rating:	★★★★★
Category:	Other

T-cups:
Oooo la la! VERY YUMMY!
I've been cravin for these tiramisu since the first time i saw them at Sinfulcravingz's site & months & months (or is it a year already?) later, I finally getta taste it!

The moment I open the cap....the aroma of vanilla wafts into the nose, invitin me to scoop the rich cream which then tantalises the taste buds with coffee & chocolate and a soft spongey base! Oh...Heaven i tell u!! They got the guests for my engagement all charmed!

Evidence:


Gift Set:
9 tiramisu glasses with fruits on top with classy decorations of ribbons & faux fur, all in a clear box for my dearest fiance on our engagement day. QUALITY stuff at it's best!

Thank U Ms Fluttermum for indulgin me & my guests with ur yummy tiramisu. Oh and thank u for the extra sometin for my engagement! My colleagues were also ga ga over it! Very sweet of u babe :)

So for anyone cravin for sinful sweet somethings, quick visit http://sinfulcravingz.multiply.com & contact her immediately!!

FloraClay's Engagement Bouquet

Rating:	★★★★★
Category:	Other

Fuchsia roses,
Powder pink peony minuet,
Purple Poppy
& Blue Hydrangea...

They were my lovely companion for my engagament!
Beautiful colours & my guests initially thot that the flowers were real. To Nora, thank u for the lovely arrangement & most of all, i love it!

Another point worth mentionin, besides how lovely the flowers were, is the service given by FloraClay. Excellent communication, friendly & professional and what i like most is room for suggestions & discussions was given (all via PMs).

If u are seekin for blossoms ever bloomin, check out FloraClay, this is where u will not be let down:

http://floraclayonline.multiply.com

happylappy had a great fall!

ouhh my poor lappytop...it fell off my bed as i was so tired last nite, i slept with it on my bed while waitin for my pictures to be uploaded into my Multiply's acct. it went into a lil dazed state for awhile but thank God, it is able to function as per normal tonite, at least. Phewww~

it's been a week since i am engaged to mesye dearest & whoa, i am still havin the fatigue feelin lingerin in me! the preps for the engagament required alot of patience & effort & creative skills & i am glad, the ceremony & everythin else that day went really smooth despite some upsets mesye had to face before the engagement day! Alhamdulillah we made it!

alrite, that'll be all from me for now..am feelin real sleepy already...good nite n enjoy the loong week end!

T-phase

Somethin not part of my life plan took place at 1600h on 18/10/08 and TUNANG(engagement) it is! My heartfelt gratitude to all who were part of my engagement, those who sent me their well wishes & most of all, to my fiancé & family, thank u for acceptin me :)

May God enjoin us two individuals & two families in a holy matrimony next!

Goin down on the Dirty Job FINALLY!

Yooohooo~

I haven't been the happiest person here for the past weeks but am pretty content goin with the flow of things. Still I am sure, I am blessed & am really thankful for that!

Work's been pretty much sappin away much of my energy for the whole of Ramadhan & it is really upsettin that the company had to shift on the Friday before Eid and in the midst of all that shifting, i was a Ping Pong personnel, shuffling between production work at my old dept and packin stuff in my current dept. Since the manager wanted me to prioritise renderin my help in building the inventory for my old dept, much packin was done by my senior. Poor dude, he cleared almost everythin by himself n especially the Dirty Job portion.

Although the new location of the company, the Prison-like food, super short lunch time & no vending machine ALL suck...I am pretty much copin with the lil (not necessarily better) changes & am tryin to stay positive about work as much as possible. And the past 2 day have been pretty fun as I have started doin the Dirty Job instead of passin time idly or freezin my ass below the aircon while surfin the computer to source for lab stuff or worse, shufflin between 2 labs like in the ol site! Yeay!

And today, after months of official transfer but still stuck at the ol dept most of the time, i finally gotta don my "Spacesuit"! Finally i feel like i now Technically belong to my current dept! OK more plasma works ahead please but i might have one problem: i dunno if i can ever look at Ice Jelly Cocktail or Honey Sea Coconut in the same light ever again due to what I handled for the first time today..Heh~

 

Eid 2008

A van full of cuzzins & relatives dishin out Yummy food!
A day to catch up, bond & juz enjoy the bliss of fosterin family ties~

Eid Mubarak everyone!

Καλοκαίρι μου, σ' αγαπώ!

Ok, June (freakadina) totally triggered me into a "Mamma Mia" mad mood in tis midnite hours! Hah! Yeaps am totally charmed by that movie, i so wanted to watch it & i did! Dragged mesye along although he was totally not into such a musical movie thingy. *LoL*

the first thing i noticed when i entered the theatre was the rows n rows of aunties! Well I DUN CARE! i had an inkling that the movie's gonna be great because there's adventure & self-discovery involved and tis is most definitely a Major Pull factor for me-the movie's backdrop- GREECE! i can never resist the architecture of Greece's lil quiant towns/villages & lil lil paths & steps waitin to be explored & *swoon* Oh i didn't mention the lead character's name's Sophie too rite? Hehe! Well i'm damn right when i thot it's gonna be great cos it was Oodles of FUN with a tinge of warmth to touch my lil heart & of course of course, Love the movie location but i missed out the name of the Greek Island.

So i had to Google it out & have to put it up here!

Some info from http://gogreece.about.com/od/greecemovies/a/mammamiamovie.htm

Yiannis Chatzitrakosas at Skopelos Web has provided me with some more details on Mamma Mia film locations:

"Kalokairi is Skopelos! The opening "Mailbox Scene" in Mamma Mia is a composite shot. It's shot at the entrance of Skiathos village. The post letter box on the bottom half of the screen with the white stone and the back view is from Skopelos village and the sea view is from Skiathos! The island at the back is the beautiful small island of Tsougrias which has great beaches accessible from Skiathos, which is the island that the Beatles wanted to buy in the 1970's."

"The three actors' first appearance in Mamma Mia is from the Nisi area near Glisteri beach and in back you can see Sarres beach Area on Skopelos, Ai Giorgis, and Alonissos island."

By the way, Kalokairi, the island's fictional name in the movie, means "Summer" in Greek.

Perhaps a place i could look forward to a charmin charmin Honeymoon in future? Honey honey, how u thrill me, ah-hah, honey honey~

Ouh in case u r wonderin what's that on the title of my entry...it reads Kalokeri, S'agapo! & it says My Summer, I Love You! Well i hope it's properly phrased as how i wish to say it! LoL...My Greek's vocab/grammar is pretty limited! hah! Anyhoo enjoy the lil trailers of the lovely movie below!

Take Me Into Your Peace, My Rabb!

As we face everyday (in Ramadhan or any other given time) with trials & tribulations, frettin & worryin over the little little wordly things that seems to be so pressurising & distractin, pause & re-focus. come back down to...

where Humility to God is the root of Islam, Respect & Trust of others are its branches...let's not get lost & entangled in the webs of prejudice & superficial expectations!

Masya Allah, a week more to Eid...i'm not ready to let go of tis Month of Blessings & Forgiveness...it's goin off too fast, too fast...

اللهم إنك عفو كريم , تحب العفو فاعف عنا يا كريم 

Allahumma innaka afuwun kareem, tuhibbul afwa fa’fu ‘anna ya Kareem  

O Allah, verily You are the Most Forgiving, who loves forgiveness, please forgive us O The Most Forgiving

Iftar Outings for 2008

Ties Fostered in Ramadhan Mubarak!

Girlie Obsessions

-tis album is dedicated to preservin my humble collection of girlie ting-a-lings-

paint me a dreamy future & let the romantic scents of nostalgia linger~

Easy peasy soul cleansing exercise in Ramadhan!

Alhamdulillah we are goin into the 9th day of Ramadhan!

I juz read tis in Ezsra's blog & i simply have to share tis with u (better a lil late than never)! Jazakillah khairan katheeran for sharin tis, Ezsra babe!! 

So while u have spare time to kill or while u wait impatiently in front of ur yummy yummy food for the last few minutes to pass before iftar time, remember Allah, recite some of these dzikrs, reflect deep into their meanings & seek forgiveness for every lil sin/bad deeds with the sincerest intentions of ur heart.

That's a lil soul cleansin exercise for us in tis month of Blessings, Insya Allah!

 

1.                  Dzikir while waiting for adzan maghrib (3x)

يا عظيم يا عظيم , أنت ألهي لا إله غيرك , إغفر لي الذنب

العظيم , فإنه لا يغفر الذنب العظيم إلا العظيم

 

Ya Adzim Ya Adzim, anta ilahi la ilaha ghairouk, ighfirliez dzanbal adzim, fa innahu la yaghfiruz dzanbal adzim illal adzim

O The Great One O The Great One, You are my Lord there is no Lord besides You, forgive my greatest sin, for there is no forgiver of a great sin except from The Great One

 

2.                  Dzikir to recite throughout the month of Ramadhan

أشهد أن لا إله إلا الله , أستغفر الله , نسألك الجنة ونعوذبك من النار (3)

اللهم إنك عفو كريم , تحب العفو فاعف عنا يا كريم (3)

 

Asyhadu al laa ilaha ilAllah, astaghfirullah, nas alukal jannata wa na’udzubika minan naar (3x)

Allahumma innaka afuwun kareem, tuhibbul afwa fa’fu ‘anna ya Kareem (3x)

 

I bear witness that there is no God but Allah, I seek forgiveness from Allah, we ask for Your Jannah and we ask to be kept away from Naar

O Allah, verily You are the Most Forgiving, who loves forgiveness, please forgive us O The Most Forgiving

 

3.                  Dzikir from 1^st – 10^th of Ramadhan

اللهم ارحمني يا أرحم الراحمين

 

Allahum marhamniey ya arhamar rahimien

 

O Allah have mercy on me O The Most Merciful

 

4.                  Dzikir 11^th – 20^th of Ramadhan

اللهم اغفر ذنوبي يا رب العالمين

 

Allahum maghfir dzunubi ya rabbal ‘aalamien

 

O Allah forgive my sins O The Lord of the universe

 

5.                  Dzikir from 21^st – end of Ramadhan

اللهم اعتقني من النار, وأدخلني جنتك يا رب العالمين, برحمتك يا أرحم الراحمين

 

Allahumma a’tiqni minan naar, wa adkhilniey jannataka ya rabbal alamien, birahmatika ya arhamar rahimien

 

O Allah free me from the hellfire, and place me in Your jannah O The Lord of the universe, with Your mercy O The Most Merciful

 

 

Personal Agenda

One of the guys...will have to die

A WOMAN will have to step up & blossom

It's matters over mind

For a better good

Perhaps

The End is The Beginnin

Alhamdulillah...the end of August is marked with relief & joy for both my family & myself...and here we are into September & most significantly, it is the beginning of the holy month of Ramadhan...another month, another phase, another set of challenges ahead! Let's persevere & strive forward!

To all my fellow Muslims, may ur fast be fruitful & all ur deeds be blessed & ur faiths be strengthened tis Ramadhan! forgive me, should i have offended u in any way.  

And to my Multiply friends, i will not be organising any Iftar session or Jalan Raya tis year, i'm gonna be spendin this comin month doin some packing (company's shiftin!) & more time on personal agendas. But should any of u decide to take on the organisin bit & tag me for outings, insya Allah i will join in! hee~ 

Oh and to the Pure Indulgence Seekers...sorry dearies, August come n go too quickly! Batam simply have to wait for our arrival again! Hahaha!

Take care everyone

 

Lelaki & Wanita Istimewa

Ingatlah selalu...

Kecantikan seorang lelaki bukan kepada rupa fizikal tetapi pada murni rohani. Lelaki yang cantik adalah: -

1) Lelaki yang mampu mengalirkan airmata untuk ingatan
2) Lelaki yang sedia menerima segala teguran
3) Lelaki yang memberi madu,walaupun setelah menerima racun
4) Lelaki yang tenang dan lapang dada walaupun dlm konflik tak berkesudahan
5) Lelaki yang baik sangka dan senantiasa memikir utk kebaikan.
6) Lelaki yang tidak pernah putus asa..jauh sekali mengeluh berkali-kali..

Kecantikan lelaki berdiri di atas kemuliaan hati. Dan keseluruhan kecantikan itu ada pada Nabi Muhammad saw dan ianya adalah kecantikan yang sempurna seorang lelaki.

Kegagahan seorang wanita bukan kepada pejal otot badan,tetapi pada kekuatan perasaan. Perempuan yang gagah,adalah: -

1) Perempuan yang tahan menerima sebuah kehilangan
2) Perempuan yang tidak takut pada kemiskinan
3) Perempuan yang tabah menanggung kerinduan setelah ditinggalkan
4) Perempuan yang tidak meminta-minta agar di penuhi segala keinginan.

Kegagahan perempuan berdiri di atas teguh iman. Seluruh kegagahan yang ada pada Khadijah adalah kegagahan sempurna bagi seorang perempuan.

Sabda Rasulullah SAW :"Sebarkanlah ajaranku walaupun satu ayat "

"Nescaya Allah memperbaiki bagimu amalan-amalanmu dan mengampuni bagimu dosa-dosamu. Dan barangsiapa mentaati Allah dan Rasul-Nya,maka sesungguhnya ia telah mendapat kemenangan yang besar" (Surah Al-Ahzab : Ayat 71)

*credits for user aikhlash for sharin tis*

if i were to *POOF*

here's my anthem for u, loved ones..

Photography by: Iyuan

Leave Out All the Rest by Linkin Park

I dreamed I was missing
You were so scared
But no one would listen
Cause no one else cared

After my dreaming
I woke with this fear
What am I leaving
When I'm done here

So if you're asking me
I want you to know

[Chorus]
When my time comes
Forget the wrong that I've done
Help me leave behind some
Reasons to be missed

And don't resent me
And when you're feeling empty
Keep me in your memory

Leave out all the rest
Leave out all the rest
[End Chorus]

Don't be afraid
I've taken my beating
I've shared what I made

I'm strong on the surface
Not all the way through
I've never been perfect
But neither have you

So if you're asking me
I want you to know

[Chorus]
When my time comes
Forget the wrong that I've done
Help me leave behind some
Reasons to be missed

Don't resent me
And when you're feeling empty
Keep me in your memory

Leave out all the rest
Leave out all the rest
[End Chorus]

Forgetting
All the hurt inside
You've learned to hide so well

Pretending
Someone else can come and save me from myself
I can't be who you are

[Chorus]
When my time comes
Forget the wrong that I've done
Help me leave behind some
Reasons to be missed

Don't resent me
And when you're feeling empty
Keep me in your memory

Leave out all the rest
Leave out all the rest

Forgetting
All the hurt inside
You've learned to hide so well

Pretending
Someone else can come and save me from myself
I can't be who you are
I can't be who you are

The Pahang Wedding

While Singapore celebrates her 43rd birthday over the week end, I made my way to Pahang to grace my dear cuzzin's weddin. We last met at her sister's & brother's weddin years back...now, it's her turn to be the blushing bride.

Alhamdulillah, the journey to & fro went rather smoothly & the wedding was a lovely affair. I'm not sure if i would ever experience the same kinda kecohness and gotong-royong spirit for weddings here in Singapore as it is gettin more n more hassle-free, unlike there in Malaysia where almost everythin are home-made & traditions are still pretty much observed.

The solemnisation took place on 08.08.08, and i was really tickled by the kadi. Relek abis!

The Sanding was on 09.08.08. Had fun helpin out in the background & watchin people carrying out the traditional "renjis-renjis dipilis" ritual. my apologies...i dunno what's exactly the ritual called! Heh.

Then on 10.08.08, we went over to the groom's side for "Majlis Bertandang". Super crowded, super hot & it was the day we had to leave...

Overall, i had a good time there, livin the Malaysian way with rationed water, no toilet flush, mass sleeping, gettin bitten by mosquitoes, crossing states, listenin to Klasik Nasional in my car ride, gettin in touch with relatives & meeting my 2 nieces for the 1st time besides catchin up with my cuzzins.

To my other cuzzins who are viewin tis but can't join me for the trip..i wish u were there with me!! Nonetheless, enjoy the pics everyone! And to mesye...I'm BACK!! hee ;)

Fox MULDER & Dana SCULLY

 

He wants to believe. She is a skeptic.

Individually, they'll be miserable tryin to find the TRUTH in life & cases.

Together, they are complete.

The mysteries, the struggles, the chemistry. 

I missed u two...Welcome Back!

Don't Give Up!

 

 

July's Social Agenda

Decoys & Surprise for Iyuan's 27th Birthday!

Pitstop Cafe, Fidgety Birthday Mummy's Boy & a BBQ Surprise Party!!
WoOooOoots~~
Happy Birthday My Love!

Here's a lil word of Wisdom quoted by the birthday dude on his birthday (his mummy told him to return home by 4-4.30pm and the decoys were tryin to stall time...heeeheee...Pay Attention People):

"Money..u can make anytime But time lost, u can't get it back"- Iyuan Subwirl

Southern Ridges

Closer to Nature...the sky, the trees & the eco-friendlies~

Congrats New Grads!

Tis is a tribute for the freshly Baked Tough Cookies...June & Weiwei!
U MADE IT!!!

Unfold

Hello hello!

i'm 27 now! Alhamdulillah..another year has passed and as my age increases by one digit each year, it gets better & better! i feel truly truly blessed & loved especially tis year as i have been much celebrated! i got to squeeze in pre-,actual & belated birthday celebrations with my dearest & beloveds, whom i had great fun with! THANK U THANK U THANK  U to those who put in much of their time & effort to shower me with lovely surprises AND not to forget, Presents too! or even juz to spend some time with/on me or having me in ur mind on my birthday.

27 is truly SPECIAL and i hope as my life unfolds, i'll be taken on a beautiful journey with much love, mercy & guidance from the Lord Almighty.

 

 

 

"Life can only be understood backwards
But it must be lived forwards"

Virgin Karaoke session

i can twirl, prance & simply shake my body but i do not like to sing, especially around people cos i suck! hah! but mesye gathered our friends to celebrate my (pre)birthday with a karaoke session & even tho he knew how reluctant i was to sing, he told me to pre-choose songs to sing a couple of days before tis session, otherwise the rest will choose for me. hmmmm i realllly don't like the sound of tis but hmmmm for the sake of being a good sport, fine..like how i faced cooking in Raf's kitchen..WHACK la!

it turned out to be quite a nite! everyone sang..including me, who was happily singin to some of my fav songs. Haha i hope i didn't make anyone cringe with my amateur singing but i think the karaoke system can't stand me, the whole place went into a black out when i sang Kau Ilhamku...*LMAO*

anyways, thank u to all my karaoke kaki for cheerin me on & celebratin my birthday under the disco ball! tis is definitely a nite to remember!

cheers~

What Good Is a Heart?

Rating:	★★★★
Category:	Other

A khutbah by Shaykh Khalil Moore abt being God Conscious & being a Muslim. It's all about the Heart!

Praise the Lord for the sweet breezes of mercy & blessings & Pray to God for protection & guidance from the evils of diseases of the heart!


Khalil Moore - It's All About The Heart from MR on Vimeo.

Flea-tique

the flea market reminds me of the ones in Glebe & Bondi...BUT tis one here is wayyyyy WETTER! i mean it was Scorchin Hot today and we were all perspirin & losin water so bad! Still, bargain hunters we are we managed to get away with quite a few purchases. Can't say that i had great bargains but i sure did get good buys! went home with 2 tops & 2 rings!

not bad not bad...

[T]he [C]osy [C]elebration

...of girlie bonds & a lil advanced birthday (again!?)!
sweeeeet!
thank u for the girlie fun!

((GROUP HUG))

Elmo Party for Ria!

I came a tad late for the Magic Show & Balloon Sculptin cos i got a lil lost in Bukit Batok. The venue of tis party was charming & full of greeneries & there were SWINGS!! Everyone from young & old seems to be havin a blast with the food & catching up.

The lil princess, Adriana, who turned two on the 19th was really busy, running & laughing about among her family members & friends that I only had One mere pic of her.

Such a lovely party! Thank u Ria's Mummy & Daddy for invitin me! Ahh and it's nice catchin up with the Wiwis & a senior from Sec Sch, who happens to be a Multiply user too! How Kewl!

*updated*
more pics@subhanah's

Kimchi Crazy@Fresh Bulgogi

Goin all Korean after a day of fun & surprise at Wild Wild Wet on 21st June 08.
Very nice place, recommended!

U Professional Liars!!

These are the liars (me innocent victim):

Liars! Liars! You tricked me through it all today...DAMMIT! It's been quite awhile since we met and catch up so Weiwei suggested we outta meet today & check out Wild Wild Wet since it'll be quite difficult to arrange at another time as she will be really busy all the way till August. Little was discussed abt the timing & venue to meet so i sms each of them to ask if they could meet me somewhere along the way & head down to Wild Wild Wet together. First it was Linda who replied that she would be meeting a friend & that she would meet us straight at the water theme park. Then, Dee said she was meeting her friend Nadya for brekkie & that she will be early...she also said that Weiwei will be slightly late as she would be sending her doggie for grooming and then sometime later June's sms read that she had a meeting in the morning & will meet us straight at Wild Wild Wet. Hmmm ok...And hours later after few rounds of Fun Rides (oh and free entry thanx to Weiwei's connections), Dee disappeared & Weiwei told me she has gone to the loo...hmmm...while I was baskin in the pool with Weiwei, June & Linda i saw Dee from the corners of my eyes...she was carrying somethin!!! I knew it! Weiwei's shifty eyes were anticipating Dee while we were baskin about...hah! What a surprise!!  I sabo-ed Dee's plan of surprisin me by runnin to her while she was strugglin to light the candle on mini birthday cakes (choclit mousse! ooh!) & singin myself a birthday song! Nyahahhahaha!

And the truth finally came to light....they set everythin up from the start! They were with each other when I texted them & the free entry was not due to Weiwei's contacts! Chet! They were there 1st & they pre-paid my entry fee!!! AIYOOOOHHHHHH!!!! I had SO MUCH FUN today & what a SWEEEEEET surprise! Thanx eh for the Partial truths...hahahha! And THANK U too for a YUMMY YUMMY Korean feast at Fresh Bulgogi...SHIOKNESS!! And yes....for the early birthday pressie too! Snippets of the day can be found here(thanx to Dee).

Emmm where did it appear from btw?? Is it when Weiwei disappear to top up her Cashcard?? My GOSH, u ladies are SMOOTH & gettin BETTER & BETTER at these ah!! NAUGHTYYYYY.....But I LIKE!!! Hee & i've tried out my pressie....ME LOVE!!! Wooots!!

 THANK U THANK U THANK U!!!

(((((GROUP HUG)))))

 

 

 

Pure Indulgence Seekers!

well, tis album is a lousy documentation of the day since there are no pics of us in action but it's one album full of GLOWING ladies! we were savourin every moment of our Heavenly Bliss right in....Batam(of all places in the world ey?!)

hah! well it's the first time ever that i have stepped into our neighbouring Indonesian island, known to be the spot for emm..Men's paradise? since i was told by a source that 99.9% of the ladies there are taken by Singapore men. Oh never mind that, we ain't there to check out any seedy affairs but for our very own SELF Pampering (sorry Bat(am)Men, ur women might be taken by Singapore men but u r not part of our agenda!)

Am truly truly satisfied with the massages & hair services of Christopher Salon at tis mall called Nagoya Hills. I spent only SG$24 on traditional body massage for a good 90 min session, a hair spa & treatment(more like head massage)! Woooot..where oh where in Singapore can we get such a holistic therapy for that kinda price ey?? even with my 2-way ferry fare of SG$41 + $7 tax, the EXCELLENT services there are wayy cheaper plus i got to get out of Singapore (juz for a day! heh)! i came & went back with a big smile plastered on my face!

Anyways, from yesterday's experience, we learnt that we have to BOOK ferry tickets in advance & go there either bloody early in the morning for a daytrip or we'll need an overnight stay in order to make time for SHOPPING!!

Thank u ladies for a wonderful time together!!

P.S. amacam Ned, any more massages for u?? teeheehee

AWEsome!

My life's ABUZZ!

perhaps that's pretty much why i haven't been postin a written entry of late. Lil lil happenings around me have such profound effects that perhaps only I realise, and only to Him i could bow & give my praise & many thanks.

lil lil things are conjurin and these make me reflect on life a year ago. 2 days ago last year, i submitted my resignation letter to ORI, with the heaviest feeling in my heart. A year ago, life was so trying that all that i could do was to hide in my own shell, away from the buzz of the world...but here i am today, feelin the warmth of His light shinin gloriously upon me...and i know my prayers were not left unheard. I missed reachin out to my loved ones, i gave up things i loved and i was lost, truly lost & dazed that my only salvation to make it through each passing day was my Lord, in prayers & tears. till that Garden Party on my 26th birthday, i could not find a reason to smile AND shine.

but here i am now, relishin & makin every moment worth...it's beautiful how the All Loving arrange our lives to be. i believe it's never a "divine conspiracy", as how Sitz puts it (i like that term,cuzzin) but they are His lil tests to make me grow...they got me all confused & helpless yet at the same time, they take me to somewhere new to explore...excitin! Masya Allah Masya Allah!

While i shine on now, i shall always remember the gloomy days...it's not that God has turned His back on me then, He was guidin me to a better time ahead! And here i am...SHININ ON!

Thank u Lord for Your Grace & Thank u my Loved Ones, for helpin me to keep my chin up in the dark times & bringin back the sun! i am truly truly humbled...

 

 

 

Voracious Appetite Nite!

i swear we ain't greedy, juz Very Hungry!!

Happy Campers!

grabbed from http://iyuan.multiply.com/photos/album/46/Labrador_Park

Wooot~

The other perspectives:
Iyuan's
Mr Fyz's

Memories@Sticky Rice Tuckshop, Raffles City

lil cosy corner, sweet lil haven.
of pancakes, iced coffee & thai delicacies fantasies.
ooohs, aahhs, mmmms, oomphs & oo la las
giggles, rants, laughs, kisses & hugs

pics in slideshow belong here: http://deesdaily.multiply.com/photos/album/86/7pm.breakfasttuckshop
review of what we will miss from stick rice tuckshop here: http://deesdaily.multiply.com/photos/album/86/7pm.breakfasttuckshop
left to be etched only in pictures & memories...

Confessions

Am no longer an ardent fan i realised, when i do not even know what jersey number or who are the 1st eleven of the Best Squad in England & Europe tis season & i prefer communicatin with my loved ones & checkin out Multiply entries over watchin matches whole-heartedly but still, i support them in spite of the distractions...shame on me but CONGRATS to the RED DEVILS!

Oh and congrats too to the Rocker Dude! Not that i've been a follower of American Idol but it's abt time a rocker dude wins over a dude of boyband frontman potential (he reminds me of Shane from Westlife), right?

My ego was jolted when my mum poked my tummy 2 nites ago n said "ehhhh tengok tu...BUNCITnye!" yes i noe i have been blessed with too much good food and cursed with lower metabolism & greater inertia to exercise to have tis big paunch. attendin 4 out of 8 sessions of my iRun does not help either..hurhur. yeaps i am now scamperin to look for a dance class & have more badminton sessions at the court downstairs...hmmm.

it hit me again that the downside of an IXUS is it runs on a damn rechargeable batt instead of double AA batts. drats! but that aside, i'm lovin it! learnt how to execute colour swap & accent. fun fun!

 

 

may's zippin past too quickly, man and wow, tis is the 2nd last week end of the month! enjoy the week end & HAPPY GREAT SINGAPORE SALE shoppin to all shopaholics!