of spending time alone

(copy paste from a website sometimes ago)

'Do You Spend Enough Time Alone?",

I realised there are so much thing to do. Here's some excerpts of the article I would like to share:

a. Self Discovery:
Spending time alone gives you the ability to discover things about yourself and to get a real understanding of who you are. We have grown to appreciate the art of getting to know others, but in reality, it is even more important to get to know ourselves, our preferences, our likes and dislikes without other people’s influences.

b. Higher Sense of Independence and Increased Self-Esteem:
Being alone and getting comfortable with being alone gives you a higher sense of independence. Relying on yourself to make choices and decisions increases your self confidence, which then permeates other aspects of your life, including the times you are in the presence of others.

c. No Need to Compromise:
Often, we compromise when we are in the presence of others. We usually work with one another to reach agreement on everything, from what we will have for dinner to what TV show to watch. Spending time alone allows you to indulge yourself with the things you want to do and the things you love, without any negotiation.

d. Rejuvenation for Your Soul:
Getting away from others allows you to decompress and relax. It gives you a break from the have tos and allows you to focus on the want tos. It lets you address your own needs as opposed to everyone elses and gives you the opportunity to rejuvenate and push the ‘restart’ button.

e. A Fresh Perspective:
Time alone gives you the opportunity to clear your mind and to weed through a lot of thoughts. This allows you to get to the heart of what YOU really think as opposed to being told or influenced by others and their opinions. It gives you time to reflect on what is important in your life and how you feel about every day situations that need to be addressed.

f. Higher Appreciation for Those You Love:
Giving yourself the ability to be alone allows you to have a greater appreciation for the time you spend with others. If you never have time for yourself, you’ll wish you did. It is important to find some balance in this; but once you do, you’ll enjoy your relationships even more.

for those special people who are my everything..

Everything

by Lifehouse

Find me here,
And speak to me.
I want to feel you,
I need to hear you.
You are the light,
That's leading me,
To the place,
Where I find peace again.

You are the strength,
That keeps me walking.
You are the hope,
That keeps me trusting.
You are the light,
To my soul.
You are my purpose,
You're everything.

How can I stand here with you,
And not be moved by you?
Would you tell me,
How could it be,
Any better than this?

You calm the storms,
And you give me rest.
You hold me in your hands,
You won't let me fall.
You steal my heart,
And you take my breath away.
Would you take me in,
Take me deeper now.

And how can I stand here with you,
And not be moved by you?
Would you tell me,
How could it be,
Any better than this?

Cause you're all I want,
You're all I need,
You're everything, everything.

You're all I want,
You're all I need,
You're everything, everything.

Three years; you, me and the incoming third person :-)

How time flies. It seems like yesterday that we get married and yet I feel like I've known you forever.

Truth be told, deciding to marry you was probably the most reckless and riskiest decision I have ever made. But it is the truth too that I have never regretted making that decision.

We were only started to get know each other, like what, a month? before the nikah. And yet we managed to live it through for three years now. You are undoubtedly my best friend, the ever patient listener, the prudent adviser, the one who always has faith in me. You are also the father to the baby that is currently kicking from inside my belly and a great one you will be too.

I thank Allah for this most wonderful and beautiful feeling. I thank Allah for guiding us through. I thank Allah for 'lending' me you for you are my heaven in this world.

Happy Anniversary. May Allah bless us with many many more happiness. 

Jalan-Jalan Hari Cuti

Hari ini jalan-jalan di Jusco Bukit Tinggi bersama Irina

Jumpa barang-barang untuk rumah baru; 

Saya suka!

Tapi tak beli pun, survey sahaja dulu :-p

Lepas itu pergi makan di Black Canyon Coffee. Sedaaapp! Makanan fusion Thai dan Western. Harga ok dan servis pun bagus.

 

kesukaanku, yogurt longan. Nama rasmi Chiang Mai Paradise

Kami teruskan perjalanan. Masuk macam-macam kedai. Antara yang ku berkenaan ialah kedai baju Nichi (harga agak murah serta design baju cantik dan labuh) dan juga beberapa kedai kasut. Setelah penat berjalan-jalan, perutku menjadi senak, dan matapun dah berat. Jadi kami lepak 'bermanis-manisan' di Lavender;

Lepas desert, jalan-jalan lagi. Konon tak nak beli apa-apa, nak tunggu gaji, tapi terbeli juga minyak wangi di Body Shop.. :-p

baunya shuwitt sangat.. 

Kesimpulannya, hari yang menggembirakan. Sebab itu mahu diabadikan di sini, sebagai kenang-kenangan di masa depan yang belum pasti duka atau bahagia.

buku-bukuku

Tadi merewang di MPH, lalu terjumpa beberapa buah buku yang aku minat nak baca. Antaranya;

Bagaimanapun, masih ada buku-buku ini di rumah yang BELUM dibaca;

Lagipun, pulus sudah semakin pupus.. jadi kena tunggu gaji..
Sekian.

"Membaca jambatan ilmu" / "Bacalah kamu sebelum kamu dibacakan Yassin"

mood yang 'down' dan perutku yang 'up'

Beberapa hari kebelakangan ini cepat je terasa down. Kadang-kadang terasa masa terlalu pantas berlalu sehingga tak beri peluang untukku 'termenung' sebentar, tapi kadang-kadang terasa sangatlah lambatnya masa ini berlalu, sebab tak sabar nak jumpa putera/puteri kesayangan yang tengah berenang-renang dalam perut ketika ini :-)

Di pejabat tak berapa semangat nak bekerja. Dah bosan mengadap cerita-cerita tentang sukan, apatah lagi badminton. Ingat nak tukar ke  news desk atau sekurang-kurangnya tukar fokus sukan lain. Malasnya nak ambil tahu pasal Chong Wei, BAM, beregu, tournament dan ntah apa-apa lagi. Bluwekk!

Di rumah, tak da nafsu nak mengurus rumahtangga. Malas nak masak, mengemas dan lain-lain aktiviti yang seangkatan dengannya. (Tapi aku masih lagi rajin iron baju suamiku, so ok lagi la kan?)

Adakah ini yang dikatakan 'pembawaan budak'? Walaupun aku sebenarnya tak percaya benda-benda ni. Kalau dah malas tu kenapa nak salahkan bayi dalam perut pula. Betul tak?

Harapnya perasaan ini hanya satu fasa yang akan berlalu. Selepas ini aku akan lebih bersemangat untuk menguruskan urusan-urusan hidupku. Kerja itu tanggungjawab, kerja rumah pun tanggungjawab. Kalau aku tak buat, siapa nak buat ye tak?

Meskipun emosi 'down' perut pula semakin 'up'. Minggu depan genap enam bulan! Sudah rindu pada si dia yang belum kutemu.. Siapa lagi kalau bukan si kecil yang sedang 'menumpang' pada diriku. Si penumpang cilik yang sangat dialu-alukan. Nanti bila sudah mahu keluar daripada 'lori kargo' ini, keluar elok-elok ya, jangan takut.. ada orang akan menjagamu di sini dengan penuh kasih sayang.. InshaaAllah..

Bangsa Terpilih

Mereka bangsa terpilih
Paling memahami erti kesyukuran
Meski hidup tanpa keamanan, hidup dalam kemusnahan

Lelaki mereka pejuang sejati
Menyapa maut seperti saudara
Demi mempertahan agama dan bangsa

Wanita mereka miliki ketabahan luar biasa
Yang lali dengan kehilangan dan kematian

Anak-anak mereka dihidangkan sengsara
Air mata jadi minuman, perang jadi permainan

'Mereka' juga bangsa terpilih
Tercatat dalam kalam Ilahi
Namun paling kufur, paling dikeji