Hope things gets better

Salam Alaik

I am on leave till the end of the year. However today i decided to go to the office.

I have to pass some stuff to Datin Rozi, and Amy. Well they are happy (hopefully) to get their Naraya Stuff.

I came to the office to call and say thank you personnally to those people that have made my travel back from Bangkok.

Only today i was aware that me being in Thailand was security issue that has been escalated to the Asia Pacific Director. No wonder the calls and the constant request for update. But above all i am greatful that they actually cared for my well being.

There is just so many people that i need to thank. Taufik, Din, Azli, Rozi, Nurul, Kesh, Razman, Faizal, Amy, K. Permsak, K Chatcavant, K. Apinya, K Nuch, K Sunee, K Aprluck, K Patama, Steph, Rosli, Mama, Abah, Adik Angah, Adik Aishah, Dalila, Nenek and other for their support and their kind wishes.

I am so grateful that there are people who cared about me, I am being loved. There is nothing more that i could ask for but Syukur. I hope in return i hope that i have impacted their live and have given them some of my care and attention to them.

I called them personally, i wish thanks personally, i did give an update to the bosses today.

I hope that things gets better in the world, the bombing in Mumbai, the Fighting in the World, the restless travellers longing to be with their loved ones in Bangkok and the whole world. There is so much sorrow. There is the best and the worst of humanity. Lets pray that we do not become a victim or cause people to be a victim.

Wasallam

Experience in U-Tapao -> Closure of Survanabumi Airport

Salam Alaik
I had my share of the impact of the closure of Survanabumi Airport in Bangkok. My flight back from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur on 30th November 2008 was routed to U-Tapao Airport almost 190km away from my Hotel.

I woke up at 4am to start packing my stuff, at around 8am i was already at U-Tapao Airport, the journey from my hotel took nearly 2 hours, although previous reports mentioned that it can take up to 4hrs depending on the Traffic. It cost me 2000 Baht for this trip (thanks to Kun Nuch that help arranged this travel trip)

When i arrive there are already thousands of people crowding the entrance, it is chaotic, there is just no information, no body to provide or address information, this is at 8am I cannot imagine what is going to happen when the sun is out and everybody is tried.

After waiting for several hours, we managed to get some information by combining notes from other travellers. First you have to wait outside here, unless you are Cathay Pacific or Singapore Airline you go to the counter at the next building.

You have to wait for your airline to be called before allowing entering the building, if you queue up and your airline is not being called the guards is going to throw you out of the door. After several hours of waiting, then Finally “Malaysian Airlines” was called, so I with a few found friend starting to queue.

Once inside the building, you are suppose to get you check in luggage x-ray. Here is confusion; there is only one x-ray machine to serve the thousand of luggage. They first called Malaysian Airline, then they called Aerofloat. So imagine the both of the airline passenger trying to get their baggage x-ray

some of the pictures inside the waiting area. It is not a big airport.

Imagine this, we are in the queue to get our begs x-ray, If i am not mistaken for almost 1 hours, suddenly the guard asked us, what time is your flight, we said 2.15pm, and he suddenly asked us to break ranks and go behind the queue because they are now serving only 11.05am flights. Some of the travellers went on a rampage, people start making noises, well my team decided to break ranks, those making noise are not making any progress anyway, so rather then we stay in queue we find ourselves doing something else. Ahh yes we went to the restaurant

Well it was almost 1pm, the sun is out, I was lucky that I was in the building, but imagine those outside, the sun is already out, people is trying to get their flight, it was during this time, when the authorities announce, “please be patience, we are trying to get information flow to you better, all flight are already delayed, some planes to U-Tapao could not land due to congestion of Air Planes, please do not make the scenario worse here, we are going to get everybody on their plane, please be patience.”

I was in the restaurant, Alhamdulillah that I was allowed inside,

After a few moments waiting, then we they called my flight for x-ray, there is a bit of a system right now compared to before, so we waited and I got my bag x-ray. Now there is another queue.

Now there is a queue to check – in, there is only four counter to server the thousands of people inside the building and outside the building, so here we go again, there is another queue

Another queue to get my luggae check-in and get my boarding pass.
After much waiting, Alhamdulillah i managed to get my Beg Checked in and got my boarding pass. Wow from 8am now it is almost 2pm
(6 hours to get through the check –in process)
 

The boarding time stated 1.50pm, but when i got my boarding pass it was nearly 1.50pm, and there was so many other who have yet to get their begs x-ray, pass check-in and go their boarding pass. The queue was still amazingly long

Have i mentioned about the air force personnel was there to assist in the process.
Yes there was military personnel helping out with civilian flights. It is a military air port.
 
While waiting to pass passport control, yes there is another queue, long queue. I notice of Thai Red Cross Society, giving away drinks and food to travellers.
Alhamdulillah i had some food with me which I brought from the hotel, fruits, biscuits, Chocolates and bread, but I would imagine that those that have come un-
prepared need this more than I do.

Some of the travellers are stranded for days and is low on cash; no wonder the restaurant was empty. The food in the restaurant itself was not exactly cheap. A tuna Sandwich was going for 90Baht.

There was similar tent and hand-out service to those outside the building; i could see that many travellers appreciate the hand-out by the Red Cross society.

I decided to go to passport control early, since I do not know what to expect, after the passport control, just imagine the crowd her. There is just standing room, many people want to be near the information areas because of the poor PA system, people cannot hear any announcement clearly otherwise, so many people crowd the main information area

At around 5pm, they announce my flight MH789 to Kuala Lumpur, I was in the queue to get on the bus to go to my flight.

I am so happy to see a MAS plane parked there I got on the Plane, my sit was 23A, I usually prefer Aisle Seat but I don’t care. I just needed to sit down. I got a windows sit today.

I took this picture from the windows of my sit, i have not seen this much airplane parked at such a small airport. Kudos to the ground crew at U-TAPAO for making this effort, I can personally say that it is not your fault for this event to happen. All of you are handling more that you are designed for. But thank you for the effort.
Just my final thoughts, I Just hope that things get better in Bangkok, and the world too. There is just too much violent in the world.

Just sharing with the world my experience, flying from a Military Base, I am sure not many of you have experience it, I always say, Allah works in Mysterious ways, I believe what I Say. If you want to know more write to me personally.

Sawadi Kap

Salam Alaik
I just got back from Bangkok, Thailand.
It was raining everyday i was there. Anyway tak ada mood nak menulis

Enjoy the Pictures

Wasallam

Selepas Penat & Haus, menghilangkan dahaga dengan segelas jus mangga

Di Balai Berlepas Survanabumi Airport

Sebuah Rumah Allah di Kota Bangkok

Indahnya Ciptaan Allah, Tiada Cacat Cela ....

Bandaraya Bangkok Dari Udara

Ya Allah Cantiknya Ciptaan MU

Bangkok can get very the JAM.

Thursday 6.00pm

A trip from the office to my apartment usually take 5 minutes via Tuk Tuk,

On this day, it took us 1.30hr.

Rasa jalan kaki lagi cepat, tapi kesian tuk tuk driver lah kan.

U Got Tagged ....... (Ok lets indulge my Cousin :)

got tagged by:
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name : Najlaa Ramalan
nick : naji,najnaj,naj,najlaa,nala(seperti didalam lion king),A.J(pemberian akak angkat)



sisters : 2
brothers : 1
shoe size : 9 (europe) / 43 (usa)
height : 154cm


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ok here goes
starting time : 091076
name : Noor Shahrizam Shamsul Ariffin
nick : Hgwyman, tuanku, Rickbowl, taxirosak, kicapmasin
sisters : 1
brothers : 1
shoe size : 9 (UK Size)
height : 180cm
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where do you live : Petaling Jaya
have u ever been in plane : YES
swam in the ocean : Yes, Love the Sea.
fallen asleep at school : Obviously, Siap berdengkur lagi
broken someone's heart : Yes, The worst would be Family members.
fell off your chair : YES, Ketawa punya pasal. (Regret it, banyak ketawa, banyak nangis)

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sat by the phone all night waiting for someone to call : Nope, cannot remember if i have done it.
saved emails : Kenalah, Company Retention Policy
what is your room like : hmmmmm ikut mood. Most of the time "Immaculate" muhahahha
One hint: Kan dah bagi tahu Immaculate
what's right beside you : Right Now ker, dinding kaca
what is the last thing u ate : Salads for breakfast
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ever had...chicken pox...: Yes, tak gi Sekolah Sebulan
sore throat :Hmmmm Mestilan pernah, what a question
broken nose : Nope
do you believe in love at first sight :Ntah, will tell you what it happens
like picnic : Only with the right company.
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who was/were...the last person you danced with :

hahahahaha (i had a bet with friends, they say i cannot get this beautiful lady to dance with me, well they were wrong. We dance, and they have to pay up USD 300.) Her Name was Maureen. (now all let your immagination go wild ...... i can only say that it was all good)

last made you smile : Two Thai Kids
last you last yelled at : Ok, i yelled at someone i care - I am still paying the price
today...did you talked to someone you like : Just like Randy Puach say, everyone is good, just give them some time. So yes
kissed anyone : Banyak kali, mama, abah, adik2, muslim brothers & Family members
get sick : Kilngon also fall sick apa.
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talk to an ex : Mestilah YES
miss someone :miss more than one!

who do you really hate :who do i really hate?tak ada.Hate is a strong word. (Borrowing najlaa's words)

do you like you hand-writing : Sometime i cannot read what i wrote.
are your toe nails painted : I have even painted my hair, what more my toe nails
what color shirt are you wearing now :Brown

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are you friendly person : i can be a friendly, ask my friendslahhhhhh they should be a better judge on this
do you have any pets : Yes, theree Cats
do you sleep with the tv/laptop on : Banyak kali, tak terkira banyaknya
what are you doing right now : duh, writting this tag
can you handle the truth :the truth will set u free
are you closer to your mother or father :Cannot lah tell. U share things diffrently with either of them
do you eat healthy : trying

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do you still have pictures of you and your ex : Nope
if you're having a bad day,who are you most likely to go to :I usually keep it to my self, but i am sure Allah will bring me a suitable candidate for me to share, i has happen many, many, many times.
are you loud or quiet most of the time : ntahlah, u asking me, you should ask my family or friendslah on this..... Kawan adalah Cermin
are you confident : My manager say i am, and i trust him, so YES
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5 things i was doing 10 years ago:

1. Dah Start kerja
2. Dah start Driving to work
3. Tengah buat Masters
4. Tengah berkecimpung dengan Artis BudayA Pusat Islam
5. Still finding out about me
   
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So saya mahu tag:

Tak Tahu lagi.... tengah fikir... nantilah

Kuala Lumpur By Night

This is the view of Kuala Lumpur from 45 floor Menara Telekom 7.30pm

Kena siapkan Assignment & this week is Exam week

Salam Alaik,

This week i have to concentrate on my studies, i have assignment and exam to attempt this week. Ya Allah, aku pohon dipermudahkan segala cabaran ini Ya allah.

I cannot say that i am looking forward for it, i am not, but really need to ensure that i give it all my best.

Even my sister and brother have to prepare for their respective exam. Sorry abah & mama cannot fulfill your request for the next few days, will return the favor later. Love you. Thank you for the support and understanding. (Plus) the motivation, the cooking and the prayers.

Till after exam.

Family & Friends hoping for your doa and prayer that we excel. Minta ampun, minta maaf kalau ada silap dan salah. Manalah tahu ada buat dosa kang yang boleh menyebabkan barakah & rahmah Allah tertahan. Kalau ada mohon sudi diampunkan.

Wasallam.

p.s. Hanif Jgn Lupa Call Prof Hashim Kalau tidak kena repeat paper kang.

Hujan

Salam Alaik

Apa kata korang semua telengkan kepala ke kanan.

Hari ini aku rasa perlu untuk aku menulis dalam bahasa melayu.

Hujan turun lebat hari ini, aku sedang mahasabah diri. Banyak sangat yang berlaku pada aku dua tiga hari ini. Ntah kenapa ada aje yang tak betul. "Kau ada buat dosa ini" hati kecilku berkata-kata

Mataku terpahat kepada pancuran air hujan dan telingaku terpaku kepada bunyi desir-desir angin dan rintik-rintik air hujan. "Ohhhh ...... mungkinkah disebabkan itu?", aku pun mengambil telefon bimbit ku yang baru, aku taip satu persatu "Salam, i am sorry for raising my voice the other day, it was un called for. I am Sorry" dan aku click send.

Ya Allah, Engkau Maha Mengetahui.

Aku sedar satu perkara, walau bagaimana maju sekalipun setiap manusia punya jiwa dan perasaan dan rasa bersalah akan sering menghantui diri manusia. Itu yang aku sedar.

Wasallam

"Thank you Abang Long"

Salam Alaik

Today is bosses day. To all the Boss out there, happy bosses day, may you fulfill your task with honor and conviction. My division and a few others decided to celebrate bosses day. I thought it was a nice gesture. We got lots of balloons for the occasion. At the end of the day, i have asked permission to take some of the balloons back, it is the sole purpose for my cousins, i am sure they are going to love it, and true enough they did.

It bring out smiles in their faces, they give you a hug and say thank you, they smile at you, the radiant faces, they just made my hectic day today wonderful.

Isn't it strange, you might have a *^%&*(& day, but when you have a real honest session, sincere smile, laughter at that moment. That moment in time is just so perfect. There is nothing else you require but just that moment, You long for that moment. Kids are just so real, i guest that is why we love them. When they say thank you, there is no qualms about it you know it is true, when they smile at you there is no hidden agenda but the truth, when they hug you and kiss you in the cheek, it is because they just cannot express it in words but in their gesture. When they take your hand, and ask you to look them in their eyes and say "thank you abang long" you know that you are special to them. And that is a perfect moment in time.

To Iman and Anis, thank you for making my day today. Love both of you much. I pray that you grow up to be the the son and daughter that your mum and dad will be proud off, and to have the best job in the world, to be the Servant of Allah with blessing from your family.

end.

Words of Wisdom

Salam Alaik


Edi, thank you for sharing this with me. Dear friends.


Lets contemplate.


This is a master piece. If you have not read it take the time to read it now. If you have read it take time to read it again! It's so meaningful. Have a nice day.

GEORGE CARLIN (He recently died)

Isn't it amazing that George Carlin - comedian of the 70's and 80's - could write something so very eloquent...and so very appropriate.

A Message by George Carlin:


The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways , but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less.


We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness. We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom. We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values.


We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor.


We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things. We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.


These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill.


It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete...


Remember; spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever.
Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.
Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.
Remember, to say, 'I love you' to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you.
Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again.


Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.


AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:


Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.


George Carlin

Senah Halwah

Salam Alaik


Today i celebrate my Sanal Halwah. hehehehehe i pun baru belajar the term. Thanks to brother Hata.

What does 9 October have in common with me, it is the independence day for the Nation of Uganda, it is also the birthday of John Lennon, and it is my Birthday. This year my birthday falls on 9 Shawal, my fiancee is 9 Ramadhan, Eh macam berjanji pulak :P

I took some time today to contemplate (apart from struggling to get my assignments and presentation done) i did a lot of contemplation. Today i turn 32 years old. 32 years ago at around 5am i came to be in this world, alot has happen during that time.

I can only summarize it into one word "Syukur". I am "grateful.

There is alot to be thankful, first my family, my mum & dad, the teachers and gurus in my life, the friends that i have, the experience i had, the laughter and the cries, everything summarize into "Alhamdulillah Syukur".

I might have done mistake along the way, i might have even hurt a few people along the way, made bad decision, got hurt in the process, laugh alot, cried and etc. But today i am happy that it happen. After hours of contemplation i can say with full conviction that i am Bless.

To all, i apologize for the things that i have done in the past that hurt you, i pray for your forgiveness, i pray that Allah (the Lord) will grant you salvation and care.

Kpd semua umat islam yang mengenali saya, mohon ampun atas segala khilaf saya, saya insan yang hina memohon keampunan semua. Semoga tuan sentiasa diberkati dan di Rahmati ilahi. Doa saya agar tuan dipanjangkan umur dalam iman, di murahkan dengan rezeki yang halal, di kurniakan pasangan yang menyejukan hati, zuriat yang soleh & solehan dan kejayaan di dunia dan akhirat.

Wasllam.

Terasa

Salam alaik

Today, i am on leave. so normallah i will go back to sleep selepas solat subuh. I woke up today at around 9am.

I terjaga because dapat SMS dari Zalini. In this sms he mentioned that he was reading the UK Telegraph and the column wrote that the UK economy is in ruins and population should look into hoarding GOLD.

MashaAllah, it is just like the prophet have said, there will come a time where nothing will be of value except a Dinar and Dirham.

I went back to review the books written by my beloved Maulana Imran Hossein. My prayers and doa for his well being . It would do good to many to read his books and capture his wisdom in this topic. http://www.imranhossein.org/

In the evening i was confronted by my fiance of an issue. The honest truth she was right in many ways. I will just leave that portion of the story as it is.

Now It is time for Magrib and then off to strategic management class. Till next time

Fairy Dust

Ramai og berpandangan kita perlu bercinta untuk mengenal pasangan,
tanpa perkenalan mustahil cinta bertandang,
tanpa percintaan mustahil keserasian dikesan.

Mereka sebenarnya terlepas pandang,
dalam islam ada taaruf dalam tempoh risik dan bertunang,
yang melibatkan mahram bukannya berdua-duaan.

Taaruf itulah yang mendedahkan keserasian,
cuma takrif taaruf dan serasi dalam fikiran manusia berlainan,
islam mengajar manusai taaruf yang ada sempadan,
terpelihara dan terjaga dari kemaksiatan,
bukan taaruf melalui cinta sakan,
bukan serasi dengan kehendak pasangan.

Cinta Ar-Rahman menjana kebahagian,
lantaran itulah,
batasannya tidak boleh dipermainkan.

Dinding berbunyi

Salam Alaik


I did not sleep well yesterday, not to sure why, in fact when i got up i was more tired that when i decided to go to bed.


My fiance's family family is coming to my place to beraya yesterday. My dad have invited them for lunch. We did many of our preparation last night, so there was less things to in the morning, however still lots to prepare.


I did my famous roasted chicken again, it was a hit during the first time, everyone enjoyed it, the menu for lunch was

Main Menu

Roasted Chicken with Carrots, Potato, Leek and Onion
Sambal Udang
Kacang Boncis Goreng
Ikan Siakap Goreng Tiga rasa
Satay Daging Goreng
Kuah Satay


Desert
Bubur Kcang hijau
Buah Tembikan Susu
Buah Anggur
Buah Dragon


Banyak giler kan, well that is mum for you, for the last few days she was out of commission, she did not cook, during the second day of raya when the family came,my sis and i did most of the cooking, so today it is like she Balas Dendam and start cooking all the dishes.


I hope our guest enjoyed themselves, i know that mum enjoyed herself cooking for them, my sis and me help at the kitchen department, Angah and abah did some cleaning


Lazat giler


Well we will come to that later, i attended my LaSallian get together at Raju today, it start at 10am, i was late by 10 minutes, it was fun seeing old friends, i did not keep in touch with any of them since leaving school. Thank to Facebook, it was great being able to see them.


There were hmmm, Justin Yee, Loke Kum Foo, Ow Tat Soon, Toh bu Kim, Ooi Sin Chee, Robbin Chew, Tan yaw, Patma, Sean, Brian Leow, Jeff, Sharizman, Tham Nam San and the other guy. Not to sure who was it. But i have to leave by early. The plan was for me to leave at 11am so that i could have some time helping mum before my fiance's family drop by, but i just lost track of time, i left the gathering around 11.45am. It was a great session at least for me. Thanks Justin for organizing this event.

Now back to the luncheon, it went well, alhamdulillah. everybody had fun, the main entertainer would be Badlishah, three (3) year old with her tricks and trade. She put smiles in everybody faces.

In the evening my aunt and her family came beraya, It was langkah kanan for them, they did not make it for our earlier get together with the family coz they were on their way back from Johor. Alhamdulillah there was food for them.

After magrib we decided to beraya, it is our family first session, since mum was not well most of the time.

It was a tiring day all together, but all in all a good day. I slept happy and slept well.

Sounding Board

Salam Alaik

It is good to have someone to hear your issues, that person who listen and with his or her eye, you know that they care. Sob Sob, my sister is growing up. No more my cute sis, she is now an adult who can listen a give me her point of view. You see what you want to see, today i realize that i have to see her as an adult, as an individual who have character and have her point of view.

Thing happen for a reason, if you take time to reflect and learn from your surroundings. I am happy i did not go to Batu Pahat. it was sad in the beginning, felt miserable, felt cheated, felt unfairly treated, felt that i was being used. I was really looking forward to the trip, pack my beg a few days in advance and such, but Alhamdulillah things turn out well. Malas nak cerita, Allah itu maha adil. Dia maha mengetahui dan Dia maha agung. I will leave it at that. Ingat korang semua, salah satu doa yang makbul adalah doa orang yang teraniya. Dan setiap perkataan itu adalah satu doa. So jangan buat org. Kalau kita tak kena, manalah tahu anak, isteri and waris kita yang terkena nanti. And believe me seeing your loved one's miserable is not a great experience.

The lord works in mysterious way. I thank god for some unanswered prayers (sound like a song :p)

Today i meet my fiance's family, kita org beraya hari ini. It is good to see her and the whole family. I had fun, and i am sure the rest of the family had fun too. Insyallah they will be returning the visit today, we went grocery shopping just now, everybody was there. As usual mum decided on the menu and we went hunting for items. My dad did some shopping too.

Love my dad much, i am not sure about the rest of you, but i did not get along with my dad in the beginning. But after i make an effort, i mean really make an effort to get to know him, i am really happy that he is my dad. We expect our mum and dad to be perfect, to be loving, just, caring, understanding and etc. But we forget that they are just human, prone to make mistakes. Sama macam kita jugak lah kan. If we can make mistakes, why do you expect more from your parents.

Cukuplah untuk kali ini. Hingga bertemu lagi di masa hadapan, insyallah

Cubaan Satu Dua Tiga (testing 1 2 3)

Salam Alaik

This is my, tak boleh ingat dah berapa kali cuba post some blog content. I hope this time it last.

Selamat hari raya aidil fitri, or happy eid mubarak to all muslims friends and family.

This raya, has been OK. My mum was not well that is a start. She was not well since last monday. Her temp was around 40 Celcius, she was coughing, and aching all over.

Risau giler. Anyway she is much better now, today also i am very much disspointed.

Don't need to tell the whole world about it, but safe to say sometimes i personally feel people only want to get close to you because they can get something from you. Arrggghhhhh

I just felt violated, felt cheated, felt stupid. Tapi entahlah in the same line you do not want to destroy friendship & relationship. It is easier to destroy rather to build. This is my first attempt. Let see how it goes