Iman's Birthday Celebration

Salam. This is last minute plan. I actually plan to celebrate her birthday weeks ago BUT time is so limited. Suddenly I feel I want to do it this coming Saturday. Mmm... just a small one actually.

First, I need to order her birthday cake. My choice is Taka Bakery, Jalan Satok. I'll order a custom made cake for her.

Second, the food selection. What's on the my list? Fried meehoon, fried chicken, fried vegetables, fried... etc. Everything is fried? NO NO NO... high cholesterol lah... will decide tonight.

Third, my lil' princess dress. Ooppss... I nearly forget my lil' prince. I'll buy new dress and new shirt for both of them. Will ask my loving hubby to take lots and lots of pictures for those two rascals.

Fourth, who are my guests? A small celebration means small invitations. My sisters, brothers n their families, my in-laws' families, my students, and a few of my good friends.

Lastly, what else?



Happy Birthday to Iman Najiha! Mommy luv u so much...

Motivating The Unmotivated

Salam. How's everyone? It's a wonderful day for me as my lil' Muhammad is behaving obediently these two weeks. He wakes up as early as 6 am and enjoy his moments with me as I prepared him for kindergarten every morning. But today, I have a feeling that stucked in my heart. I feel my students are very unmotivated lately.

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I guess, transferring from a school life to a college life really shaken their personality and affect their confidence level. Being a college student requires high commitment and smart thinking. Most of them came from a different world compared to mine. Of course, they've been shaped by family background and life experiences that might be a bit different than college life. I always think of them. What is going on with their social life, what do they have in their thinking, do they know that I exist in the class with them, apart from all their problems that they carried together in my class.

I want to believe that my class is being cherished by them. I hope so. As I can tell the level of understanding and appreciation of my class by just looking at their plain faces. Maybe they thought teaching is easy for us. But they do not know we struggled very hard to please our students by sharing knowledge and throwing all possibilities to cheer up our class.


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I just wish they are active learners in class. I keep on saying, "Please ask if you don't understand." Looks like I'm talking to the wall again. I wish they'd come to me, seeking for assistance, and view every opportunity as a chance for them to improve. Aren't they curious on the subject matter that I teach? Or my teaching is too good that they understand every word I express in my class? Well, I can't blame them. Being a student is not easy as well.

I suddenly remember the 3c's from Napoleon history. "I Come, I Challenge, I Conquer." It's best if we could adapt ourselves in a new situation or new environment. The longer we take, the suffer we are.


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Happy 1st Birthday to Iman Najiha!

Salam.

Happy 1st birthday to my lil' princess, Iman Najiha! And I've also successfully breastfeed her for one solid year. Alhamdulillah...

Ibu Kool Bapa Hebat

Salam. Today is the last day of my holiday. Student registration will start tomorrow. And my hectic schedule will start all over once again.

I love READING! Perhaps my book collection comprising a lot of topics which can actually allow me to create my own personal library (I wish so...). I love visiting bookstores and became a member of every bookstore that I visited, is a MUST to me.

One of the latest books I bought was "Ibu Kool Bapa Hebat", written by Jamilah Samian. What makes me so interested to read it? I want to upgrade my knowledge and specifically because of my lil' Muhammad... He's a very active kid, seldom sleeps during daytime, he eats noodle or bread but NO RICE, he loves coloring, and I wish I can soften him more. I read this book before I go to sleep every night and hope to practice what I've read in my real life. I would recommend everyone to read this book. It makes me think and realize a lot. I learn to appreciate even a little thing that happen everyday.

"Dalam kehidupan ini, banyak pengajaran berharga yang berlaku tanpa kita sedari. Hadapilah kesukaran dengan tabah."

Jamilah Samiah

Happy New Year!

Salam. Happy New Year to all!

It's the beginning of year 2010. A great year for us. My 8th year of wedding, baby Iman is 1 year old (which means I've breastfeeding her for 1 solid year too), lil' Muhammad is 5 years old, and this is my last year to pay for my beautiful, stunning Toyota Ipsum! YEAHHH!!! (Jadi orang kayalah aku tahun depan... hihihi...)

Talking about new resolution makes me think about revolution. Revolution? Maybe I should make a revolution in my life this year. I have a list of new resolution BUT... I'm thinking right now. I want to do revolution. In Latin, revolution means "a turn around". But it's not the political revolution. Hihihi... Just a small revolution in my life this year.

Sarawak FM Interview


I had a radio interview at Sarawak FM on Tuesday, 22 December 2009. It's a 30 minutes session, a short one actually. Just to introduce our School of IT & Communication and courses that we offered. My partner was Mr. Lee, he represented School of Electric & Electronic Engineering. I arrived at RTM Kuching at 4.45 pm. They had a high security system there and this was the only picture I can captured. Our session began at 5.30 pm. It's a splendid experience for me as that was the first time I heard my lovely voice live on radio (hihihi...). When I got home, my loving hubby surprised me with the recording he made for me. Thanks sayang!

Christmas Visit at Tracy's Place

Rusmah, her cute baby, Me, baby Iman, Muhammad, Mr. Lee's wife, Mr. Lee's son and Tracy

New Year Eve Celebration at My In Law's place

My In Law's Family

My Breastfeeding Journey ~ Part 2

Salam. Happy Holiday to everyone! How's your year end planning? I'll be on leave next week. But yet still have to go to my office on Monday.

Anyway, I wish to continue my writing on my breastfeeding journey. Thanks to my loving hubby for letting me to complete it. Though I've to restrict my selection of words and no photos at all, but I'm still very happy to share it with others. Thanks sayang!

Like the rest of breastfeeding moms, I encountered several common problems which actually made me felt stronger each day to breastfeed my baby Iman. As usual, I also pumped at least three (3) times at office and at least twice at home. Generally I managed to collect 15 - 20 oz of my precious milk every day. At first, I had my own frozen milk but I chose not to have those anymore. Baby Iman preferred to drink fresh milk. (I wish I can upload my pictures here...) She's on direct breastfeeding when I'm around and only took bottlefeeding if I'm not at home.

I have two set of electric pumps; Spectra 7 and Spectra 3, two cooler bags, lots of ice packs, and more breastfeeding gadgets to complete my collection. (I wish I can upload my pictures here...)

Baby Iman will turn one year old early next year (or shall I say next month?) which means that I've successfully breastfeed her for one solid year. Alhamdulillah! Syukur kepada Allah S.W.T.

As my age is also renewing every year (hihihi...), I started to be more concern on my health. I'm blessed to meet a cyber friend whom I met in susuibu.com a few months ago. Actually, I like to read her blog (shhh... I read it almost every day). We're at the same age but I can feel that she's more or less like an elder sister to me. I like her writing and her advice. Thanks Norita. I'm taking Shaklee supplements now (lots and lots of them) plus my daily exercise routine. My favourites are energizing soy protein, alfalfa and vitamin E. I also wish to join yoga class someday. But the yoga session time is not suitable with my daily schedule. Wish to read more on Shaklee, please refer to Norita's blog; http://anakkuwiraku.blogspot.com/. More on issues of breastfeeding, please refer to this website; http://www.susuibu.com/. I'm a fanatic reader of the forum.

Alright. Enough for today. Again, thanks to my hubby for letting me to complete my story. Salam.

My Breastfeeding Journey ~ Part 1

Salam. Happy Holiday to everyone!

My baby Iman will turn one year old in another 14 days. It means, I have successfully breastfeed her for one solid year. Alhamdulillah! Syukur kepada Allah S.W.T.!

I started to read about the advantages of breastfeeding when I'm pregnant with Muhammad four years ago. I must admit, I didn't have enough information and not well prepared though I hope I can breastfeed him.

I had emergency caesarian operation when I delivered Muhammad. I did mention to the nurse that I want to breastfeed him. However, the nurse asked me to rest and told me that they will take care of Muhammad. As my mom and my hubby were worried about me too, they also encouraged me to rest and not to think about my breastfeeding intention. As a result, he started to drink formula milk,

My milk came out on the third day. It's the colostrum. White yellowish color. I pumped it out and gave to Muhammad. Alhamdulillah! At least he had consume it. I struggled to breastfeed him too but it's the pain that killing me. I told myself, it's ok. I managed to breastfeed him for three months (mostly supplemented with formula milk too).

So I decided if Allah S.W.T. blessed me with another child, I'll make sure my breastfeeding journey succeed. After Muhammad turned 4, I was surprised when the doctor confirmed that I'm pregnant again. So this time I really make preparation and equip myself with more knowledge.

I came across susuibu.com since 2005. I was only a silent reader then became a member early this year. From there, I get more knowledge and know a lot of websites that deliver a lot of information regarding breastfeeding. Another website, momslittleones.com also contain a lot of reading for the breastfeeding moms.

Then I realized, we need knowledge in order to successfully breasfeed our child. Mental and physical preparation are important too. The most interesting part is my selection of breastpump. I had Avent Isis set since I had Muhammad. It's very helpful but I need an electric pump too.

Funny though! I'm busy with my preparation of breastfeeding rather than the common preparation. Luckily we can recycle Muhammad's belongings for baby Iman.

I delivered baby Iman on Monday (Muhammad born on Monday too). This time I went to a different hospital for my second delivery. Again, I told the nurse I want to breastfeed my baby. Surprisingly, they were very supportive. Though I had another caesarian, my intention was bigger than my pain. The nurse told me that they will give formula milk as her first feeding and will bring her to breastfeed for the second feeding.

As promised, the nurse brought her to my room to breastfeed. I felt comfortable and warmth. Baby Iman was breastfeeding naturally. She's so cute! Alhamdulillah! After that, the nurse will bring baby Iman to my room every time she's hungry. Seriously, I felt so satisfied with the nurses there. They even told me, "I think you have enough milk for the baby. She doesn't need formula milk anymore".

My breastfeeding journey begins here...

Satu Permulaan...

Salam Maal Hijrah untuk semua!

Firman Allah S.W.T. yang bermaksud:

"Dialah yang telah menjadikan malam dan siang silih berganti bagi sesiapa yang mengambil pelajaran atau ingin bersyukur."

Surah Al-Furqan, ayat 62

Alhamdulillah! Awal Muharram datang lagi dalam hidup ini...

Congratulations for Ardini Zaara!

Salam. Congratulations to my good friend, Shafila for the newborn baby, Ardini Zaara!

I'm very happy for both of you and your husband. May Allah S.W.T. bless your family! Amiin...

Risalah Jumaat - Keistimewaan Wanita

1. Doa wanita itu lebih makbul daripada lelaki kerana sifat penyayang yang lebih kuat daripada lelaki. Ketika ditanya kepada Rasulullah SAW akan hal tersebut, jawab baginda , ” Ibu lebih penyayang daripada bapa dan doa orang yang penyayang tidak akan sia-sia.”

2. Wanita yang solehah (baik) itu lebih baik daripada 1000 lelaki yang soleh.

3. Barangsiapa yang menggembirakan anak perempuannya, darjatnya seumpama orang yang sentiasa menangis kerana takutkan Allah .Dan orang yang takutkan Allah SWT akan diharamkan api neraka ke atas tubuhnya.

4. Wanita yang tinggal bersama anak-anaknya akan tinggal bersama aku (Rasulullah SAW) di dalam syurga.

5. Barangsiapa membawa hadiah (barang makanan dari pasar ke rumah lalu diberikan kepada keluarganya) maka pahalanya seperti melakukan amalan bersedekah.Hendaklah mendahulukan anak perempuan daripada anak lelaki. Maka barangsiapa yang menyukakan anak perempuan seolah-olah dia memerdekakan anak Nabi Ismail.

6. Syurga itu di bawah telapak kaki ibu.

7. Barangsiapa mempunyai tiga anak perempuan atau tiga saudara perempuan atau dua anak perempuan atau dua saudara perempuan lalu dia bersikap ihsan dalam pergaulan dengan mereka dan mendidik mereka dengan penuh rasa takwa serta sikap bertanggungjawab, maka baginya adalah syurga.

8. Apabila memanggil akan dirimu dua orang ibu bapamu, maka jawablah panggilan ibumu terlebih dahulu.

9. Daripada Aisyah r.a.” Barangsiapa yang diuji dengan sesuatu daripada anak-anak perempuannya lalu dia berbuat baik kepada mereka, maka mereka akan menjadi penghalang baginya daripada api neraka.

10. Wanita yang taat berkhidmat kepada suaminya akan tertutuplah pintu-pintu neraka dan terbuka pintu-pintu syurga. Masuklah dari mana-mana pun pintu yang dia kehendaki dengan tidak dihisab.

11. Wanita yang taat pada suaminya, maka semua ikan-ikan di laut, burung di udara, malaikat di langit, matahari dan bulan semua beristighfar baginya selama mana dia taat kepada suaminya serta menjaga solat dan puasanya.

12. Aisyah r.a berkata, “Aku bertanya kepada Rasulullah, siapakah yang lebih besar haknya terhadap wanita?” Jawab Rasulullah SAW “Suaminya.” ” Siapa pula berhak terhadap lelaki?” Jawab Rasulullah SAW, “Ibunya.”

13. Perempuan apabila sembahyang lima waktu, puasa di bulan Ramadhan, memelihara kehormatannya serta kepada suaminya, masuklah dia dari pintu syurga mana sahaja yang dikehendaki.

14. Tiap perempuan yang menolong suaminya dalam urusan agama, maka Allah SWT memasukkan dia ke dalam syurga terlebih dahulu daripada suaminya (10,000 tahun).

15. Apabila seseorang perempuan mengandung janin dalam rahimnya,maka beristighfarlah para malaikat untuknya. Allah SWT mencatatkan baginya setiap hari dengan 1,000 kebajikan dan menghapuskan darinya 1,000 kejahatan.

16. Apabila seseorang perempuan mulai sakit hendak bersalin, maka Allah SWT mencatatkan baginya pahala orang yang berjihad pada jalan Allah.

17. Apabila seseorang perempuan melahirkan anak, keluarlah dia dari dosa-dosa seperti keadaan ibunya melahirkannya.

18. Apabila telah lahir anak lalu disusui, maka bagi ibu itu setiap satu tegukan daripada susunya diberi satu kebajikan.

19. Apabila semalaman seorang ibu tidak tidur dan memelihara anaknya yang sakit, maka Allah SWT memberinya pahala seperti memerdekakan 70 orang hamba dengan ikhlas untuk membela agama Allah SWT.

Dicatat oleh Imam Al-Ghazalli