~i miss u~

*sigh* (Instead of sighing, why don't we say Astaghfirullah).

Let's start again.

Astaghfirullah. (that's more like it).

How I miss blogging so much.

I want to blog.. except that I don't have the necessary time to do it.

Because there are other priorities, like office work, house work, travelling.

But I do hope I can blog more often.. as I've done before. Not that frequent, but maybe I'll find some spare time..

But then there's TV, movies.. shopping.. and reciting Quran.. and cooking.

I never sleep when I got home from work. I've done that before. And I realized that it makes me more tired. Making my body feel tensed. Hence no late afternoon nap..

Mister Partner and I always say time is running out. Everyday we're running out of time.

 

We don't have the time to perform ibadah, ie recite the Quran al-Karim, pray sunat prayers, read Islamic books..

 

And then there's.. death..

So yeah..

 

..reminding myself to stay in the right path.

 

Astaghfirullah-al'azim.

 

Wassalam.

 

~work & lunch~

Assalamualaikum lovely readers,

I don’t have the mood to write these few long weeks.

But something just came across my mind after what happened yesterday.

My office is located just next to a large shopping complex. So there’s a reason to go there during lunch break. Usually going there is to eat lunch.. well, duhh! There are 3 places I regularly buy my food, be it dine-in or take away, which is McDonalds, the food court and Dunya Kebab.

So, I’m going to talk about the services.

First off.. McDonalds.. As usual, no fuss at all. Sometimes the lines would be so long, but the wait is reasonable. So it never disappoints me.

The food court.. Well, the Soup stall is always fast and the food never failed you. And then the goreng-goreng stall, though always packed with people ordering, but the time is reasonable, and the makcik is really nice.

But Dunya Kebab..

Before, I seldom go there. Its kebab is too large, and I don’t like to waste though I think it’s delicious. But then my friend showed me another food, the Hot Salad. I tasted it, and it was without surprise, to my liking. Because I like vegetables and the portion is just nice (reminds me of Goldilocks). But I can’t eat vegetables alone, so the chicken kebab included in the salad really compliments it all.

After that I always went there alone. There are 3 permanent girls who handled the booth. One of them is quite pretty, but none of them, even the pretty girl smiled, they even frown most of the times. What was sad was when I ordered Hot Salad, they would say it’s not ready at the moment; the chicken is not yet cooked. That was around 1 pm. Twice that I observed they were making hot salad at around 1.15 pm for someone else. Before, they didn’t even ask me whether I want to wait. That really frustrated me most.

A straight face.

This is a frown. They did give me this face.

 So yesterday I went there again. I can’t help it. Though I have to confront them ‘frowners’ again, and each time I gave them a wide smile which was never returned, I want to have hot salad so much, I have to be patient. There was a new girl, and she was quite polite. She told me it was not ready yet. They were chopping the salads. Though she didn’t ask me whether I wanted to wait, I didn’t mind. She’s not arrogant (no frown). So I told her I’ll come back to take the food. So I walked around the shopping complex without any particular objectives (besides the hot salad). So at 1.15 pm, from level 2, I looked down to the ground floor, and saw the polite girl putting in the sauce into something obstructed from my view. Wow, I guess that’ mine. (because the food stall didn’t receive that many customers). So I went down and peeked at the counter, and there it was ready next to the cash register J So I got my hot salad, just in time. I can still eat it in my office before lunch time ends. Alhamdulillah.

So the conclusion is to SMILE, no matter where you are or to whom (lady to lady especially). And then to always work sincerely, with all our heart (not just WORK work, but also other tasks and actions we do).

And remember to make others happy. Like the case above, to make the customers happy.

Sincerity is what we’re hard to do. I remembered that when shaking hands (bersalaman), we should hold the hands firmly and really mean it, and look at them and smile. Because sometimes I encounter people who shook hands while their face is looking at another direction. Weird! But no hard feelings.. because we should always forgive people.

So that’s all folks. This is somewhat a reminder to myself. To always smile no matter what, and also not to look down on others. Be patient with one another. Maybe with time, we’ll change for the best, anyone can change with Allah’s will. Don’t deny that.

Wassalamualaikum.

- excuse me for any grammar mistakes :)

~this should be anyone's 2012 resolution~

Assalamualaikumwarahmatullah,

I love the beach..

But would the beach be loved in the years to come?..

I would always nag and nag (to Mister Partner that is).....

Why do people throw plastic drink bags outside their car while driving?

Why do people throw cigarettes on the street floor?

Why don’t people recycle their plastic containers?

Why won’t people clean up their own doing? Are they afraid that the city council might not have a job?

Why do people litter? Do they think what they’re doing is OK? Teeny tiny trashes only? Nobody would see?

The above pictures were taken at the Batu Feringghi beach. That was the only time I got to take pictures of them trashes. Because I did find many others. While I was riding my bike around my house, I found a bunch of polystyrene plates scattered next to the main road. Were they having a party by the road side? How could I help? How could anyone help? Because calling the city council would only settle that issue-at-the-moment. What if there are other littering act in the future? Would it be easier if each individual person acts responsibly? Do your part, if not taking care of other people’s trashes, take care of your own.

Does anyone of you remember? That when we’re in school (mostly I presume), we were trained to collect whatever trashes we found while walking, keep them in our pocket, and throw them into the trash can. Something difficult doing it now don’t you think?

Let’s help contributing indirectly (though it seems more directly) by throwing trashes in the trash can. IN the trash can, not near it.. not beside it. Savvy?

And let's make it our 2012 resolution!

Ciao ;p

~maybe kot~

Assalamualaikum,

'Esok pukul 9 kot.'

'Rasa-rasanya bos nak report tu hari ni.'

'Maybe you should wear a formal attire for tomorrow.'

'Ya la kot.' 'I think so.'

Those words somehow stick to every sentence I uttered. Eevn when I report to my bosses.

It's bad. People might not understand you, though most of the times I know what I'm talking about. What they reply after such statement is 'you said maybe?', 'are you serious?', 'betul ka ni?', that sort of stuff.

Maybe it's the lack of confidence.

Hmm, maybe I should stop doing that.

Wassalam.

~mind explosion~

Assalamualaikumwarahmatullah,

You know what? I'm feeling depressed right now. With all the work, the treatments, the new house, the preparation for beijing, it's not something I can fully cope with at the moment. I cried, and now I'm somewhat relieved, thanks to mister partner who've been truly understanding. I know he complains a lot about my workload, and for my strong commitment towards my work. But I know, he is concerned about my health, about me stressing out.

I apologize for making this space personal-diary-like-ish, but this is my blog; yes, unpredictable. I write anything I could write about, I could post pictures of anything I want (with terms and conditions la).

Noticed the change of blog design? Haha, just playing around. In the end I don't know how to revert to my old design. So this is what I got. *teehee

Note: Eventhough I got to go to Beijing without spending for flight and accommodation, but when I'm depressed, everything is topsy turvy (correct or not this spelling? hee).. But I'm thankful, because Allah gave us rezeki in many forms, and mine is that :) Alhamdulillah..

Toodles..

~slander~

Assalamualaikumwarahmatullah,

I'm called to write about this topic when I know a few cases of 'pointing fingers' going on in my office.

I'm not sure whether it is slander or not. In this modern days, slander can be committed through the use of technology, ie email, SMS, websites and so on. Ok, so I won't call this case in my office as slander, cause I'm afraid I'd be making accusations too.

No, I'm just sad how sometimes one can be too busybody, and too 'caring' about other people, until another someone gets the blame. Stories are being made up, exaggerated, and ended in the 'other'  people (who might be innocent) getting so miserable. Small problems were exaggerated until it become huge. Everyone in my office kept talking, sometimes the story changes. Ha, tu macam mana pulak? Now, won't everybody be involved in a slander then? Nauzubillah. Ya Allah, I pray for your shelter from any kind of involvement in a slander.

I remember, when I was in school, Ustaz and Ustazah always talked about the hukum of slander. I never thought that when I grow up I would be involved in one (although indirectly). Kalau ikut tu, dulu-dulu memang kita banyak dengar yang ni boleh buat, yang tu tak boleh buat, dosa, pahala semua, tapi sekarang, we seldomly do.

'Sesungguhnya orang-orang yang menuduh perempuan-perempuan yang terpelihara kehormatannya, yang tidak terlintas memikirkan sebarang kejahatan, lagi yang beriman, akan dilaknat (oleh Allah) di dunia dan di akhirat, dan mereka pula akan beroleh azab seksa yang besar.' - (Surah An-Nur; ayat 23)

Translation:

'Those who slander chaste women, indiscreet but believing, are cursed in this life and in the Hereafter: for them is a grievous Penalty.' - (Surah An-Nur; ayat 23)

Walhahu'alam. May we all be avoided by this sin.

ps: I'm not good at this (dakwah), sorry for any lack of info, any unsuitable word used or if there are any mistakes, do share :)

~Jargon of the Day~

{ betamaxed }

is when an inferior product overtakes a superior product, through better marketed, alternative product.

Sale related, not much of relevance to me, but they're still a new knowledge to us right? Toodles~

~pretty short~

Assalamualaikum fella-fella / fellas,

I always feel guilty for not updating the blog frequently. Bravo to those who managed to do so J I know I’m not the busiest person, but I’m always tired. I tend to choose doing other stuff instead of blogging, like playing with my niece (in a few weeks/ months, nieces – my second niece baru lahir last week, so kecik lagi, takleh nak main2).

Hey, I was thinking of writing about this blogger. Stay tuned ya J She's a good writer, always read her every single word. Ok, save for later.

See, jumping from one story to another, nampak sangat. (I’m cheating during work!)

Ciao..

~Jargon of The Day~

{ blended threat }

is a security attack which combines the characteristics of viruses, worms, and/ or trojans to maximise system damage.

As technology expands and developed, threats do too..

There'd always be the good, AND the bad..

The bad makes us suffer. So please stop doing anything bad.

(Get the point? I'm lazy.)

Assalamualaikum and ciao.

~threats~

Assalamualaikum,

Computer threats such as malwares, virus, spams, they keep challenging us. In a big way. Though the organization might have secured network, or data recovery system, but still we tend to panic. IT people la. Cos we'll be blamed should there be security breaches or hackings, or virus attacks or such. I'm busy just finding out the solutions or removals for those threats! Such a waste of time. We don't have that many IT technical people to be exact. But heck, we still have to solve them right. We need to bare with all those complaints from the users. Haha. Redha je la kot :) Bukan selalu pun.

But still..

I HATE VIRUS!

(we call all computer threats as virus - senang paham). Doesn't everybody?

Source: uaddit

~time~

Assalamualaikum,

Yes, time is not being friendly to me since early of the month. I've been longing to write, so much that I can't resist writing NOW. I'm in my office, working; cause it is working time you know. I've been up to a lot lately, as mentioned on my previous posts. Usually I have the time to draft in Microsoft Word, but now, I've to go impromptu. I've been seeing the O&G (obstetrician and gynecologist) at the public hospital for treatments of my unexplained infertility. Unexplained here was because of the good results from the tests conducted. Well, we can just hope for the best. I want to tell you what I've been through, but my mother said to keep it to yourself, not announcing it to anyone. My mother also reminded me not to be carried away or get too excited when it comes to pregnancy, be cool and to always pray for His power to ease our hardship.

The view from my office at Level 12. Ain't it peaceful :)

See ya fellas. Wassalam.

~june is summer~

Assalamualaikum warahmatullahhi wabarakaatuh..

Wow, it's been a while. Have been busy with so many things lately, well most of them is my work. So much things I have in my mind right now.

1. Finish up your project, pronto!

2. Find out about Euro-trip (this is what I'm waiting for). I want to visit the whole Europe, but don't seem possible. Haha. Just to inform that I've been to London, Edinburgh, Paris, Frankfurt, and Geneve. Am hoping to go to Amsterdam, Turkey, Morocco (is this Europe? hmm, dunno), Dublin, Rome and Florence. What a list 'ight?

3. Shop! I'm going to KL again this weekend (so, hi Pavilion~~), for a meeting on Thursday with Ministry of Finance, and also a chance to SHOP on Thrusday, Friday and Saturday (well, hoping to stay till Saturday if God forbids).

4. Decide on stone designs to be placed on the exterior of my new house, plus the colour to be painted on the walls, plus the lamps (exterior and interior) - trying to avoid heavy looking crystal chandeliers, but we'll see. Ah, the list goes on - planning on the house stuff.

Ok, that was all. Don't have any pics to include here. I've been wanting to post about aurat, which I shared in my facebook. There are much more to learn about aurat. Sometimes we tend to follow new fashion styles, but we forget that aurat is everything, from your body (except the hands and the face) to your behaviour. We'll discuss this later ok guys. See ya..

~of english~

I was reminded yesterday, during a seminar at my workplace that English is very important. As a government servant, I seldom had the opportunity to use English. Our letters, memos, are all in Bahasa Melayu. I considered myself as an A student when it comes to English, even when I had the strictest teacher (when it comes to marks). I know I’m not the best in my school, but at least I’m good in my exams. During the university, all sorts of notes, assignments, and lectures are in English. I like it that way, except when it comes to presenting. I tend to forget what I should say, hence comes the use of palm notes (small notes on our palm?). I learnt the importance of soft skills. When I started working for the first time, I was taken aback when I learnt that we’d be using Bahasa Melayu. As times past, I begin to learn how Bahasa Melayu is used in letters, paperwork or memos – the way you put the words to convey certain messages. But still, in my profession, in IT, my reference books are always in English, sometimes it’s hard to translate an IT term in English to BM. But we use quotes or italic when using English in our paperwork. I always thought that creating a blog in English is not wrong, I’m learning myself. My blog is for me to learn English, in writing. Talking-in-English-wise, that’s a thing I have to learn offline. Haha. Ciao!

~about work~

It is not that busy here in Alor Setar. I worked in a comfortable environment here, not that hectic and pumped up like if you’re in KL (I imagined it that way). Mister Partner works in Penang, so it is busy for him on weekdays, driving to Penang and back. I really appreciate what he’s done for me. I’ve tried staying in Sungai Petani so as to be fair between us. He headed to Penang and me heading to Alor Setar. But we moved then, because it was tiring for me, causing me a miscarriage (might be one of the strong reasons, allahu’alam).

OK, the entry is on MY work. On a Thursday, our work ends at 3.30 pm. This is to match up the total working hours of other government departments working on a Friday. So us, having Thursdays as our final day of the workdays, get to end ours earlier. Isn’t that great? There had been a few changes of work time before, such as before this our Sundays was given a 2 hour 15 minutes break (12.15 to 2.30), with no Friday prayer to attend to, just go home and sleep J After that the state government change again, to a normal working hours, then this new plan comes.

What do we do going off so early? The girls conducted an aerobic session! It really got me sweaty and fresh.  I like it. We always end up our session with a chicken dance or the pocho-pocho dance. It was very fun and haunting I would say. No wonder those makcik-makcik like pocho-pocho so much. You’ll easily learn the steps if you can catch up with the tune.

Ahh, been delaying to post pix, unfortunately, not now. Maybe later. In the meantime enjoy my entry in text mode.