i'm awakened
in the still of the night
i hear the soft chirping of crickets,
and the gentle snores from my son asleep beside me.
my thoughts wander.
and i thought of you.
i miss you.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Sunday, April 5, 2009
driving ms maisarah
took a nice early morning slow drive to send maisarah to school this morning.
it's sunday but maisarah had a mind mapping course to attend.
it was quiet and cool with the sun's rays muted behind clouds and mists rising from damp grounds and trees.
lovely scene actually. *
we decided to turn off the airconditioning and wound down the car windows all the way.
it was a refreshing change for our senses.
fresh wind (sometimes laced with exhaust fumes) rushing in, sounds of cars whizzing past, tires scrunching on the road, early morning bird calls and at one point, a wild 'ayam hutan' flew across the highway right in front of the car to get to the other side of the road. flew, not run. impressive little fowl!
this reminds me of those days when my grandfather used to drive us around in his volvo when we were in kulim, kedah. exact same feeling, just less noisy as we were not on highways or big 2 laned roads. i miss those simple days.
* a contrast to our driving experience yesterday - see http://tunku.blogspot.com
it's sunday but maisarah had a mind mapping course to attend.
it was quiet and cool with the sun's rays muted behind clouds and mists rising from damp grounds and trees.
lovely scene actually. *
we decided to turn off the airconditioning and wound down the car windows all the way.
it was a refreshing change for our senses.
fresh wind (sometimes laced with exhaust fumes) rushing in, sounds of cars whizzing past, tires scrunching on the road, early morning bird calls and at one point, a wild 'ayam hutan' flew across the highway right in front of the car to get to the other side of the road. flew, not run. impressive little fowl!
this reminds me of those days when my grandfather used to drive us around in his volvo when we were in kulim, kedah. exact same feeling, just less noisy as we were not on highways or big 2 laned roads. i miss those simple days.
* a contrast to our driving experience yesterday - see http://tunku.blogspot.com
Saturday, April 4, 2009
exodus
yesterday, the impact of leaving my current project finally hit home.
contrary to everyone's thoughts, i feel sad.
i enjoyed being in the project, but more importantly working with my teammates.
the love-hate relationship is just incredible.
i vacated my working table-with-a-view for another to take over.
and given a room meant for two, view-less.
granted i have more privacy and good company, but it's different.
technically, i am still with the project for two days in a week and will work with my teammates.
but end april, it will all be over.
like all good things, they end.
planned sometimes, unexpectedly most times.
coping and moving forward is tough.
adjustments to be made, physically, mentally and even emotionally.
the responsibility and expectations of my other day job is already mounting.
soon, i will be completely immersed in it.
i may even grow to like it.
the new team is dynamic and i can already see the element of fun present.
but deep down, i will miss my current team.
mismatched personalities. individuals. friends. :)
(on a lighter note, niza will be in the new team. omg! lol)
contrary to everyone's thoughts, i feel sad.
i enjoyed being in the project, but more importantly working with my teammates.
the love-hate relationship is just incredible.
i vacated my working table-with-a-view for another to take over.
and given a room meant for two, view-less.
granted i have more privacy and good company, but it's different.
technically, i am still with the project for two days in a week and will work with my teammates.
but end april, it will all be over.
like all good things, they end.
planned sometimes, unexpectedly most times.
coping and moving forward is tough.
adjustments to be made, physically, mentally and even emotionally.
the responsibility and expectations of my other day job is already mounting.
soon, i will be completely immersed in it.
i may even grow to like it.
the new team is dynamic and i can already see the element of fun present.
but deep down, i will miss my current team.
mismatched personalities. individuals. friends. :)
(on a lighter note, niza will be in the new team. omg! lol)
Friday, April 3, 2009
Sahih Al-Bukhari, Vol.8, Hadith No. 318
Narrated Shaddad bin Aus:
The Prophet (S.A.W) said, "The most superior way of asking for forgiveness from Allah is:
* Allahumma Anta Rabbi,
la ilaha illa Anta.
Anta khalaqtani wa ana 'abduka,
wa ana ala 'ahdika wa wa' dika mastata' tu.
A'udhu bika min sharri ma sanatu,
abu'u laka bini' matika 'alaiya,
wa abu 'ulaka bidhanbi faghfirli fa innahu la yaghfiru adhdhunuba illa Anta
The Prophet (S.A.W) added: "If somebody recites them during the day with firm faith in it, then dies on the same day before the evening, he will be from the people of Paradise; and if somebody recites it at night with firm faith in it, and dies before the morning, he will be from the people of Paradise."
(Sahih Al-Bukhari, Vol.8, Hadith No. 318).
* O Allah, You are my Lord!
None has the right to be worshipped but You.
You created me and I am Your slave,
and I am faithful to my covenant and my promise (to You) as much as I can.
I seek refuge with You from all the evil I have done.
I acknowledge before You all the blessings You have bestowed upon me,
and I confess to You all my sins.
So I entreat You to forgive my sins, for nobody can forgive sins except You.
The Prophet (S.A.W) said, "The most superior way of asking for forgiveness from Allah is:
* Allahumma Anta Rabbi,
la ilaha illa Anta.
Anta khalaqtani wa ana 'abduka,
wa ana ala 'ahdika wa wa' dika mastata' tu.
A'udhu bika min sharri ma sanatu,
abu'u laka bini' matika 'alaiya,
wa abu 'ulaka bidhanbi faghfirli fa innahu la yaghfiru adhdhunuba illa Anta
The Prophet (S.A.W) added: "If somebody recites them during the day with firm faith in it, then dies on the same day before the evening, he will be from the people of Paradise; and if somebody recites it at night with firm faith in it, and dies before the morning, he will be from the people of Paradise."
(Sahih Al-Bukhari, Vol.8, Hadith No. 318).
* O Allah, You are my Lord!
None has the right to be worshipped but You.
You created me and I am Your slave,
and I am faithful to my covenant and my promise (to You) as much as I can.
I seek refuge with You from all the evil I have done.
I acknowledge before You all the blessings You have bestowed upon me,
and I confess to You all my sins.
So I entreat You to forgive my sins, for nobody can forgive sins except You.
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