Ramadhan Kareem. Ramadhan Mubarak!

Syukur Alhamdulillah, my family and I get to experience another Ramadhan in good health. With the passing of so many people we know in the last few months, indeed, life is short and death is inevitable. Death comes to anyone regardless of age, language and religion. Ok, I sound like I'm reading the Singapore pledge. Anyway, do good, be good and most importantly, do not suka-suka label other people and create fitnahs. I text my bestfriend to ask him about his rempeyek supplier cos in the past years, he would always order from the same lady. Unfortunately, this year, this rempeyek-maker doesn't make anymore. I thought, ok, I'll just buy those packet ones whenever I go to JB. But one fine morning, I received a pleasant surprise from him. He text me to say that he has ordered for me. The only not-pleasant part is that he ordered via someone who always has negative thoughts about me and him. Well, life goes on. I've been friends with him for more than 5 years; went through with him all the ups and downs. May Allah bless my bestfriend always and protect him for evil. Amin.

Hijab And Vacation

Syukur Alhamdulillah, it has been 4 months since I decided to don the hijab permanently. There were no reservations because I had prepared for this journey for about two years. My other half gave his blessings after I came back from my company trip and there was no turning back eversince then. Of course, there were challenges prior to The Day. I accepted these challenges as Allah's way of "cleansing" me and leading me to the right path. So, my other half and I took our kids for a mid-year vacation. For the first time, KL took a back seat. We opted for Batam. We split our 3 nights' stay into two different hotels cos we wanted to experience Harris Resort Waterfront and at the same time, also wanted to experience Nagoya area without the hassle of taking taxi to and fro. It was a good experience. The next time, we'll probably stay in Harris again. Simply love the tranquillity surrounding the resort. What's next in my agenda? My other half's birthday is just around the corner. School will reopen in a week's time. There will be another long weekend for the kids just before Ramadhan begins, so we are thinking of some activities to do in that weekend. Till then, I hope I can find the time again to update my blog. Wassalam :-)

New Year, New Company, New Resolution

Syukur Alhamdulillah, my family and I ended 2012 in good health. Managed to do some physical, mental and spiritual "spring-cleaning", got rid of some rubbish and pray to Allah SWT consistently for His continued guidance. My family had a short but memorable trip to KL in Dec. KL is treated as a "compulsory" year-end destination by us and my best friend. Nothing much to shop cos the highlight of every KL trip is food :-)... Once back from KL, Aqil had to report for his band practice, my other half was back to work and I was back to office on eve of Xmas and Boxing Day. Had a quiet birthday celebration with my loved ones. What is there to be noisy about, anyway? Turning 39 was a turning point for me cos that means the Big 4 was juz few days ahead in terms of calendar year. After so much food-hopping and year-end outings, I could not procrastinate anymore with the book-wrapping for my kids. So, on 1 Jan 2013, the wrappings begun in the morning. That was how I ushered in 2013. On top of that, I got an unexpected text message from an old friend. Truly unexpected. I'm thankful for the opportunity given by Him to re-embark on my journey as an insurance agent. I'm now working under a great director and have a fantastic team of colleagues. In a few days' time, I'll be in Bangkok with them for a Life Planners' meeting cum Agency Team-Bonding. My extension of stay will be juz for a nite but I hope I can food-hop as much as I can, go for that 3-hour spa and massage at the same spa which I've been since 2008 and shop for my family. So, Bangkok, here I come! Can't wait to visit Usman Restaurant again to have an authentic Thai-Halal meal :-) To Wilym, we may not be of the same religion, but I will keep you in my prayers.