What A Journey 2009 Was

Goodness, I've been ignoring this blog for a while now. I used this blog to get connected with my siblings and with every siblings on Facebook, we kinda exchanged comments like "anyone going back to see abah and mak this weekend?", "what's the plan on CNY?" on FB status. What a genius that young chap who created FB :-)

Anyways, what happened to me? A lot of things had happened since the last posting in August 2009. I gave birth to my son on Oct 1. Was on 2 months maternity break. Got myself a maid..(oh no...yep..I'm one of the working mom who will be complaining about their maids over lunch time..he he ). Came back to work mid December. Celebrated my new year at work as usual. The only difference, I have my hubby waiting for me at my office lobby around 1 am. The next day, we went back to Singapore for my hubby's cousin's wedding.

Oooh.. I got myself another niece in December - Shakiratul Nabilah. She looked exactly like my son..amazing. And you know what it means..? My son is still the only grandson for Zakaria's family :-) ...but not for long now. As I write this post, my sister is now in labour room, delivering her 3rd child, the 2nd grandson. At least my son now has male cousin..hahaha.

To sum up 2009 for me, being pregnant for 9 months and 2 months on maternity leave. That explains why I don't write as often as I wanted to eh? I hope I can spend more time on my blog this year...call it my new year resolution..hehehe. Hope that I'm not pregnant this year..otherwise this blog will be abandoned ...again. Cheers..

A Prosperous Year Indeed

Wow, more than half a year I have not been writing on this blog. This year, Zakaria's family has not been meeting each other as often as we wanted to. My Labi, since she joined main campus has been busy almost every weekend. No more spending time with me, her Labu, to venture on our little crimes..ha ha.

However, this year, there are few additions to Zakaria's clan. First came Rauhah Humairah in the month of May, then it'll be my firstborn, due in October, next Man's will be due in December..and in January, Lina will give birth to her 3rd child. Can you imagine how's our 2010 family potrait will look like???

Idi is in Form 4, so grown up and he is so active in Nasyid..in fact he is competing in National Competition..not as a singer..but main gendang..hahah. OK la tu kan Idi?

Kak Chik is in campus, Amir had Rauhah this year, Man is still in Jakarta and Lina is every busy with her campus activities and her super intelligent kids.

I'm going back to Kulim next week to meet Lina and Man. May be can put up some pictures then..

Here to Wonderful 2008 and a Anticipated 2009

In the beginning of 2008, I have made a resolution that I will focus on myself this year..and I just did that. It turned out the decision has changed my life totally.

In the career department, I've moved to a level that I've worked hard for. I'm lucky that I have a great boss and working with a great company that recognize my contribution continuously. So despite the long nights and weekends/public holidays that I have to spent at work, I can rest assured that it will not go unnoticed. Alhamdulillah....

On the personal side, I've met a wonderful man who is now my husband. I always wonder how people can tell whether they have met their soulmate. You know what, if you meet the one, you'll know that he is the one. The path to our marriage was so smooth that at one point we were skeptical as it was too good to be true. Hence, when things are moving too fast, rather than you freak out and take a break, my recommendation is to just go with the flow. If you meet the right person, things will be easy. It should not be hard.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone, especially my friends, siblings and relatives a wonderful 2009 ahead. For those who had a great year like mine, let's give ourselves a toast. For those who feels that 2008 could be better, let's wish 2009 will promise greatness and happiness. My new resolution - balanced life and strive to be a better wife, mother, daughter and friend.

Cheers everyone..see you next year!!!

Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Adha

To all muslimin and muslimat out there, wishing you a Barakah Eidul-Adha. May we learn the lessons from the past and from the people before us especially the true meaning of sacrifice. Let's together pray that our friends and relatives who are currently in Makkah Al-Mukarramah performing their 5th obligation as a muslim will be rewarded a mabrur haj, Insya Allah. May their journey showered with His blessings and may they safely return home to the love ones.

For those who driving back to their hometown for a long weekend, do drive safe. Biar lambat asalkan selamat. You may see me on the North South Highway on Sunday :-)

I'll be on 2.5 weeks break. A very special break. Looking forward to it. This break will change everything.. wink wink.

Till then.. see you guys in 2.5 weeks time. Lots of love to all... Muahh..

A Sign Of A Good Man

Had a conversation with someone yesterday on a very known politician in Malaysia. He made a comment that he pitied this politician because he feels the politician is a nice guy but weak. My response was, I do not think he is a nice guy. My conversation partner then pointed out that whatever error that the politician committed due to the influence by someone else. Being a weak person, he fell for it.

I begged to differ. In my view, it boils down to the man's conscience. If the conscience is clear, the intent is honest, it'll be translated into good behaviour and hence an honourable act. When you have clear concience, you will know what is wrong and what is right. You will always do the right thing, even how difficult or painful it may be.

In this case, if the politician has clear conscience, he would not have fell into the trap of being influenced by someone else, including his close family members. But since he did, it shows that he does not have a good conscience, and thus, not a good man. Simple.

I think people must take ownership on the consequences of their act and not blame onto others for the damages and pain they have caused. Being weak may not be a sign of a bad individual, but letting others to take advantage of your weaknesses and refused to take responsibility of the consequences is definitely can't be categorized as a good man. When I grew up, you know what we called for people who did a boo-boo, did not want to own it and worse, blame others? Penipu..which is cheater! In grown-up words .. I think we can call them hypocrites or a*sh***s. No offence - just my view.

A Wonderful Week

This has been a wonderful week indeed. Work has been hectic but all to-dos were accomplished. What made this week so special was due to an unplanned visit from loved one. Itu namanya rezeki. This visit made the supposed to be 9 weeks separation very much bearable. I supposed this will be a good surprise for the loved ones in Temasik also :-)

This weekend is a pampering-myself weekend. Started with pedi, mandi lulur (Kak Nur, you're really awesome) and ended with a session with my hairdresser. In between did catch up with the original 8 dara pingitan gang..he he he. Dah 6 tahun ko menghilang anak rusa Nani.. Dari anak sorang sampai anak 3. Jgn dok tenggelam lagi la.. Kalau tak aku kensel order serai dari ladang ko!

Writing this blog while having my breakfast infront of TV. Kejap lagi nak gi market to shop for stuff untuk dinner tonight. Ada orang teringin nak makan masak lemak cili padi..kesian..

Well, the weeks ahead will be very busy. Tapi tak nak pikir2 sebab otak dah berserabut ya amat sampai dah nak naik semput. Anywhoo.. tomorrow, bowling sessions with all the staffs. Jangan asyik melongkang sudah..malu mak! Till then....CIIIAAAAOOO

Are We There Yet? Almost...

It was a busy weekend. Drove back to hometown with my Labi, A'an n Rizqi. Left KL around 2 am Saturday. Has to stop twice - tak tahan mata daaa. Reached Kulim around 8 am. Mama n abah already went to market.

Good thing was all missions to be completed prior to Saturday were all done. Phew. Hardwork.. but all done! So so so so happy. Saturday was shopping day with mama. She waited me to come home to get ideas for the curtain. Bought stuff for her project. Walked so much that day. I'm flat tired by the time Isyak.

Sunday - fixed the curtain and finished the hantaran. Alhamdulillah. Cekap betul makcik. Cantik? Mestilah.. tengok kaki lah. Cik abang kata mak punya lift pegi tingkat amatlah tinggi - kalah Petronas Tower. He he he..jgn mareee..

Supposed to leave Kulim after zohor but as I'd like to have as much things closed as possible, I ended up left almost 6pm. Since I was driving alone, tried my best to reach Shah Alam before midnight. Smooth ride all the way. Sempat singgah rumah lama to pick up glue gun and was greeted by Joey at home at 9.40 pm. Alhamdulillah? Camno boleh cepat sangat. Biasolah... Eden ni kan ala2 KL drift sikit. Lepas gian lah.. Nanti dah hidup berdua dah tak blh ganas2 .. DI JALAN RAYA.. sebab cik abang ada darah gemuruh..Kuang kuang kuang!!!!


So projek kat Kulim dah selesai. Now focus projek KL la pulak. Dalam dok sibuk2 ni..just received a call from headhunter. Hmmmmmmm... Makcik nak test market tengok. Agak2 berapa agaknya harga makcik kat luar sana.... Tungggggguuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu