The Simplest Things in Life..

Salam..

Having a pet is a great way of reducing stress. So, love thy animals like ye love thyself. ;)

Err, covert operation perhaps?

The two of my three-member cat trio.. =)

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ps : Finding ways to smile upon is easy. Just look around! =)

The Wonders of Life

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It is inevitable to think that the world revolves around oneself. For example, we are having a bad day at work, at the very same day our car is having problems, all the ATMs were closed for maintenance, and our phone accidentally dropped into the toilet bowl, and we'll say to ourselves, "The world is doing this on purpose!" or "What did I do wrong?! I never wronged anybody, is this how I'm repaid?"

In reverse, I'm sure that all of us has experienced a day where somehow everything goes right. We wake up smiling, got praised at work, have a blast with our friends, nail that most important business deal that would guarantee our career, and we'll say, "Ohh yes, I'm the best!!! Ever!!" or "I don't know what I did, but I'm loving it!!"

Funny isn't it? Because when we think back, surely those things do not happen solely on our account. Maybe its just plain bad or good luck? A series of coincidence that negatively or positively affect us?

 People always say that everything happens for a reason. There used to be a time when I've always felt like I am are the heroine of this movie I call life. So, logic applies that things actually happen because I was there. But, isn't that the ego (or the pride) talking? Doesn't everything that has, are and will occur, happens because of Allah s.w.t.?

Now, I'd rather like to think of it as God's way of demonstrating to me, my own uniqueness to Him. Like I do exist, and my life has never stopped from being in His scrutiny no matter what situation I'm in, or how bad I've been. And its also a demonstration of His power that I could somehow feel special and connected to Him in a world of 7 billions of people, and all those 7 billions of people minus one feels the same at one point or another in their lives whether they know it or not.

Allahu akbar. Allahu akbar. Allahu akbar.


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What People Says Behind Your Back..

Salam..

Just wish to share a picture. I've snapped this up in November issue of Time Magazine (can't remember which week it was, though).

The very small caption says, "Nicolas Sarkozy, French President, discussing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with President Obama in a private conversation that was recorded by the press at the G-20 summit.

And guess what Obama said in response, "You're fed up with him, what about me?" Then, "I have to deal with him every day."

=))

Read the full story here : http://globalspin.blogs.time.com/2011/11/09/sarkozy-to-obama-i-cannot-bear-netanyahu-hes-a-liar/

Enjoy the weekend, people! And thanks for reading, still. =))

I Remember, I Love, I Live

Salam..

Its already the first day of the last month of 2011. Oh, how fast time flies. I still remember making up lists of things to achieve earlier this year, and the list keeps on changing and evolving; some items were finished, some needed extra efforts and care, while certain additions had to be made to improve the whole picture.

That, to me, is what life means. There's only so much that I can plan ahead, be it original plan complete with contingency plans (or backup plan as I used to say). There can even be a no plan at all, just plunging-headfirst-into-the-unknown type of plan, which is hopefully limited to the most adventurous of us. But all in all, it boils down to our own desires.

One of the things my Dad taught me was the concept of SWOT analysis. To those who don't know, SWOT refers to S : strength, W : weaknesses, O : opportunities and T : threat. Actually one of the major decisions I've made regarding my choice of university was based on this (although there was some bias on the part of my parents, lol) which saw me ultimately become a UKM graduate. And I've never regretted that one decision even a bit! =))

Taken from Wikipedia.org

Dad, thank you for being who you are. Its true, nobody is perfect and this holds true for everyone in the whole wide world (except the Prophet Muhammad of course!) but in being your daughter, I've learn to accept people the way they are, imperfections and all. You taught me that what truly matters is whats inside our heart (our will and niat) rather than what is externally projected and paraded to the world. You've always stressed the importance of remembering where one comes from (our roots, in a sense), and let that ground oneself even when success (be it money, position, or even respect from others) comes around. Resam padi, semakin berisi, semakin tunduk. You've shown me why money should never become a major thing in our life, why earthy possessions were only temporary, why family is the most important thing in life and why I should always see both sides of a story (situation, sides and people included). Even when things were hard I could always find a silver lining among the dark clouds, and enjoy the smallest things in life.

This simple post could never truly portray the gratitude and love I feel, but I still wish to do so, at least to share it with anyone who wants to. =) So, without further ado,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!!

Picture taken last year. Mom and Dad, at Kuala Lipis, Pahang.

ps : Aaaaand, last but not least, thank you for making life interesting (and difficult sometimes too, lol). Love you, Dad. And you too Mom, always.. =))