???

I lost my cool today

... and it was terrible!

1433 Hijrah

Salam Maal Hijrah 1433 (Islamic Calendar).

Today, I think about the year that has ended, what my goals were and how far I've come.... my focus on family, friends and the things that are most meaningful to me. Our schedule and rituals are what makes our dreams come to life.

In a summary, one word comes to mind ... Gratitude. Apa itu gratitude? Maksudnya – Appreciative of benefits received. Bersyukur la, kan.

I am grateful for EVERYTHING that has happened in my life. Some might think that is kind of crazy. Everything??? Are you sure???





Yes, why not? Cuba pikir... Isn't there benefits from every situation or circumstance yang telah berlaku? Isn't there a lesson to learn? In every bad situation, we learn something and make new choices. Unhealthy situations teach us how to have more self-love (especially if they hurt).

Human beings learn through pain. So instead of playing the victim or blaming... I am grateful for the challenges. Every challenge, hard time or disaster revealed the extreme value of seeing things or people as what or who they truly are.











Therefore, I am grateful for ALL the events of my life ;
I see the blessings beyond the disaster ;
my progress makes me feel happy ; and
the best part about being happy ...
is sharing that happiness with loved ones and amazing friends.

Kartina's Birthday Celebration

Nabila, Kartina, Yasmin & Ani at Hard Rock Hotel, Penang


Apa yang seronok bila stay at hotels?


?


?


ROOM SERVICE !!


Kalau tak order heavy meals pun, sekurang-kurangnya mesti nak order milkshake ka... chocolate mousse ka...


..... kan??


Presents belum beli lagi ni.. nak beli apa, eh?


off to Gurney Plaza.. shopping with the birthday girl


Haaaaa...!! Girls, ladies, women ... pasti suka yang ini....


Make-up makeover at Bobbi Brown. Jom!!?








girlfriend sapa tuuu..?


Habis dah? Jom..


Eh? Belum??


checking out Shu Uemura pulak dah...








... hope you like the gifts, dear ...


psssttt... psssttt... mama not fair!


eh? why not fair pulak?


oohh! ... ok... ok... ni haaa...


... my favourite guys pulak
(asyik letak gambar the girls jer, kan?..hehehe)


Birthday dinner at Seoul Garden













The whole of the next day was spent at the beach and Hard Rock Hotel swimming pool.


getting ready nak naik jetski










Spending time with those we love is a very special gift, what more on a Birthday.

The family spent two days of doing fun with Kartina and she was definitely thrilled! Hope this Birthday was a memorable one.

Life's Blessings

Lots of fun activities recently, Alhamdulillah. Enjoy the photos ...

I have been craving for this apple pie with vanilla ice-cream ...

... eversince I tasted it at Delicious, MidValley.

So... Noraini, Kathy, Yusma and I went to Delicious, Straits Quay, Penang to enjoy a second round of this simply marvellous dessert while also trying out the chicken and steak (I've forgotten their fancy names) on the menu.

chicken

beef steak

Left: Noraini, Yusmayati & Kathy

Lama juga tak dating-dating with my cousin Kak Ju and her grand-daughter Mila sejak Mila hurt her ankle in a bicycle mishap about a month or two ago.

Now, Alhamdulillah, dah sembuh.. and it's time to meet up again.

Kak Ju & family - From left: Kak Ju, her husband Mohd Noor, her son Arif (black tshirt), her nephew Fauzy (blue tshirt), another nephew Syamil (white tshirt), Mila (her grand-daughter), Yasmin and Nabila

With SPM examinations just round the corner, sekolah Nabila telah mengadakan Majlis Solat Hajat for parents, students and teachers recently.

study.. study.. study..

My sister Ani, came back a day before Hari Raya Aidil Adha. Seperti biasanya.. lepas fetching her from the airport, mesti nak pergi makan-makan. Kebetulan, my friend Yusmayati called right at the time we were deciding where to go for lunch. So, we went to Johnny's for steamboat lunch.

oh ya...


sibuk ke.. membuat persiapan dan merayakan Aidil Adha kelmarin tu?


Myself? oohh... myself pun sibuk juga malam sebelum raya tu ...


sibuk...

... gi tengok wayang 10pm show! Shark Night 3D... hahaha...

Sitting from left: my Mum, my Dad, my youngest son Firdaus, my eldest son Farid and his girlfriend Kartina ; my niece Nabila and my sister Ani (front row),
Standing behind them: Yasmin and her boyfriend Faris,
.. and Kaled (not in photo).

Family means too much ...
Friends are too valuable...
And life is too short!
So, enjoy every minute now.
Don't wait for something outside of yourself
to make you happy in the future.
Time spent NOW is precious.
The best of all gifts
is the presence of a happy family
all wrapped up with one another....

Yesterday, my slimming consultant datang ke rumah to take my measurements. 'Cuak' jugak... sebab haven't exactly been behaving myself ...but then again, since when pulak have I been behaving myself when it comes to food!!??

eh!!?? tapiiii.... turun laa!! sikiiiiiiiiiiit !

University Interview and TSA Test

Friday, 28th October 2011
12.10pm - Firdaus attended a university interview at Taylor's College, Subang Jaya.


Saturday, 29th October 2011
12pm - Firdaus sat for the Thinking Skill Assessment (TSA) written test at Sunway College, Subang Jaya.


uihh... anak yang nak interview and exam, mama yang kecut! Faiz relax jaa... siap boleh lena lagi kat dalam kereta at parking lot. So... mama curi-curi pegi mengendap anak mama ni kat mana?

sedang pikir apa tu, adik?

Clearly know where you wish to go...
and you'll naturally make the effort...
that gets you there, insyaAllah.