Assalamualaikum,
The weather has been urmm.. COLD. There's snow outside the house. Subhanallah. I thought the last time i saw snow was when i was 4 years old. And then.. 25 years later.
Yes, we are not in Malaysia. The husband was given the opportunity to further in Msc. and believe it or not, we decided to come to this foreign yet not so foreign land (to us, and to many that is). We are in Derby, England. Why Derby? Because this is one of the only place where the husband can do his course.
Honestly, coming to the country at THIS time of year is not so fun. Yeah, the snow, the leafless trees.. But it's just cold. The day is of course shorter than the night. The day starts at 830 am (thats when the Fajr ends) and it ends at 5pm. That's Isya'. Sesuai la untuk sape sape yang nak qada' puasa. huuuu.
The whole journey of COMING to this land has been so overwhelming. We left behind everything and everyone in Malaysia. Our parents, our brothers and sisters, our friends, relatives, neighbours, bebeh the cat.. well absolutely everything. But as many advised, don't look back. Look forward and enjoy the new journey and adventure. In shaa Allah it will make us become better beings.. as a whole.
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Monday, July 02, 2012
PMS ke?
U know how sometimes every small things just annoys u tick u off. And that u end up like a freaking monster.
That happened to me yesterday, with the kids. If I was even PMS-ing, i thought yesterday was by far, the littlest sabr i had for the kids. Horror. I was like this annoying bitch, barking over the smallest issue. Like How i'd just scream to Hamza to stop playing with his cars on the chair coz it was making rather annoying noise to the annoyed bitch. And i'd just go "Stop it Hamza. Stop doing that!!! Bisingla!!" Honestly, i didnt realize all that that i've done until the husband told me off and for the second time. "Whats wrong with you?" Huuuuuu.
And they went boycotting me. That actually helped me come back to my senses. The kids, they wouldnt come near me and they were having fun with their baba. I went nuts. Aaaaarggh. I was like, u crazzzy or what ya. They are just small kids and u're the adult. Ishhh. Astaghfirullah al Azim..
And poof. I wasn't the annoyed bitch anymore. Aiihhhh. In the firstbplace, why'd i let the satan take control. Haih. Mistake mistake. And i cannot let that happen again. No matter if u're PMS-ing or not or tired or stressed we must always have a lot of sabr in us. Because we are muslims.
Adoii
Yes. And that was a lesson-learnt for me. Lots of kisses for the husband. And to Hamza and Abbas, forgive ur mama for behaving far worse than a little child. I will work harder to be a better muslim so that I will be a better mama to the both of u. InsyaAllah.
I am watching football, final EURO2012 spain vs italy with the husband. And spain just scored the second goal. Yippeee. Bye all. Assalamualaikum.
Monday, June 25, 2012
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Berleter
Random
What usually took me 20 minutes tp reach home from work became 45 minutes today. I seldom take the highway when going home but i felt like doing so today. There you go. Unfortunately for me, there was an incident, a trolley got caught on fire and the traffic build up... Aaaargh. Madness.
It's . I'll stick to the common route back home.
What usually took me 20 minutes tp reach home from work became 45 minutes today. I seldom take the highway when going home but i felt like doing so today. There you go. Unfortunately for me, there was an incident, a trolley got caught on fire and the traffic build up... Aaaargh. Madness.
It's . I'll stick to the common route back home.
Thursday, June 07, 2012
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Geli
I don't know how to begin. The feelings inside me, it's beyond words. I'll try see if i can deliver it.
I was working today. Yes, i know it is a saturday. Many of you must be staying home, lazing around with your husband and kids and family and friends. Yeah. But i had to go to work. Every time i do the weekends shift, i will have to dispense methadone to patients i the ward. Yeah. Sometimes, no.. Most of the time they are HIV positive patients with co-infections usually tibi. I'll just make sure i put on the N95 and some gloves and i'm all set. Watch them drink.
Today, i went up to the ward. There was this guy, a patient i have known since maybe end of last year who's on methadone. Apparently he was transferred to the ward. My heart sort of like sank when i saw him. I felt like crying.
The first time i met him, he was this guy who was always angry when we were late to dispense methadone to him. He'd scream and harass you the moment you arrive. I gave him a piece of my mind. I remember him since then. You see, i don't get to do the same duty every month. So, couple of months pass, i had to again dispense methadone.
I was sad. His skin has definitely darkened. He's lost some weight and he was not the 'kecoh marah-marah' patient he was. I asked nurse. They just geleng their heads.
If that one time shocked me, this time its worse than before. I could see his breathing.. Heavy. And wheb he was about to drink the bloody syrup, he sort of like lost coordination. Maybe he couldnt see that well anymore. His skin, plagues on his arms and they are white whereas his skin has turned darker than before. He took sip by sip.. Oowh ya Allah.
Kesian tu bukanla kesian. Tapi the sight of him before and what he is now, menginsafkan.
Kalau orang lain tengok.. Sure geli. Honestly. Geli. He knows coz when i passed to him the bottle he was very cautious not to touch my hands. Lagi la hati ni berasa sayu. Mungkin kalau ada ustaz to help people like him before the pass on... Aiihh..
Ya Allah. Sungguh besar kuasa Allah. Semoga dibukakan pintu hati patient itu supaya kembali bertaubat.
What a day. I'm glad for that opportunity. Memang in life, we must pause and reflect.
I was working today. Yes, i know it is a saturday. Many of you must be staying home, lazing around with your husband and kids and family and friends. Yeah. But i had to go to work. Every time i do the weekends shift, i will have to dispense methadone to patients i the ward. Yeah. Sometimes, no.. Most of the time they are HIV positive patients with co-infections usually tibi. I'll just make sure i put on the N95 and some gloves and i'm all set. Watch them drink.
Today, i went up to the ward. There was this guy, a patient i have known since maybe end of last year who's on methadone. Apparently he was transferred to the ward. My heart sort of like sank when i saw him. I felt like crying.
The first time i met him, he was this guy who was always angry when we were late to dispense methadone to him. He'd scream and harass you the moment you arrive. I gave him a piece of my mind. I remember him since then. You see, i don't get to do the same duty every month. So, couple of months pass, i had to again dispense methadone.
I was sad. His skin has definitely darkened. He's lost some weight and he was not the 'kecoh marah-marah' patient he was. I asked nurse. They just geleng their heads.
If that one time shocked me, this time its worse than before. I could see his breathing.. Heavy. And wheb he was about to drink the bloody syrup, he sort of like lost coordination. Maybe he couldnt see that well anymore. His skin, plagues on his arms and they are white whereas his skin has turned darker than before. He took sip by sip.. Oowh ya Allah.
Kesian tu bukanla kesian. Tapi the sight of him before and what he is now, menginsafkan.
Kalau orang lain tengok.. Sure geli. Honestly. Geli. He knows coz when i passed to him the bottle he was very cautious not to touch my hands. Lagi la hati ni berasa sayu. Mungkin kalau ada ustaz to help people like him before the pass on... Aiihh..
Ya Allah. Sungguh besar kuasa Allah. Semoga dibukakan pintu hati patient itu supaya kembali bertaubat.
What a day. I'm glad for that opportunity. Memang in life, we must pause and reflect.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Rrrrrrrandom
It's getting pretty late and i can't sleep just yet. Still waiting for these small people to slip into lala land. Abbas is but Hamza is still busy watching his Babytv vids on youtube. All the more i have to wait until he falls asleep because two days ago, he used my phone until the batteries ran flat. As a result to that, i was late for work. Huhuh..
*yawn*
To be honest really, I don't know what to write. So yeah. I think i'll stop writing and hug my two little boys.
R
*yawn*
To be honest really, I don't know what to write. So yeah. I think i'll stop writing and hug my two little boys.
R
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Who's your neighbour?
Zaman sekarang ni, kita dah xkisahkan neighbour kita. Either we are too busy with our daily life or we just don't care. Let me tell you, when i was small we had good neighbours. Esp. The ones next door to us.
But as years passed, the kind neighbour moved out and new neighbours came in. The new neighbour was different. We thought they are just plain selfish and ignorant because whenever we are out, they'll park their cars infront of our house. That's the extent that they went.
Later it was our turn to move out. But it was more or less the same. And my little family unit also moved out into our own nest. But it's different entirely. I have amazingly kind and nice and helpful neighbours.
For and instance, last week husband was away for three days. Usually i'd just camp at my mom's but that didn't happen. Definitely. But i didnt tell my neighbour that the husbands not in. Until the last day husband was away, i received a text that morning. The text read 'Nadia, just to inform you Mr Tan and I will not be in tonight.'
I smiled. They are one kind neighbour. They are concerned about my kids and my safety. I told husband. He said syukur to Allah. Now thats what we do. Watch each others back.
Husband was out for futsal. Suddenly at around 9 pm he called and told that his car broke down. So he asked me to go 'rescue' him. I was hurrying when i guess the neighbour heard me. She came out and asked if i was going to my mom's. No i said. I'm going to check on the husband. Suddenly, she was saying, eh takpela we follow u. Nanti kids siapa nak jaga. Really i couldn't say no to their kindness. So yes mrs Tan came with me and the kids to check on dear husband.
Aih. Seriously. I could never aske for more. Your neighbour, they are the closest to you. Therefore we must maintain good relationship with our neighbours.
Moral of the story, you must want to know who your neighbours areans you must be kind to them. They will be kind to you.
But as years passed, the kind neighbour moved out and new neighbours came in. The new neighbour was different. We thought they are just plain selfish and ignorant because whenever we are out, they'll park their cars infront of our house. That's the extent that they went.
Later it was our turn to move out. But it was more or less the same. And my little family unit also moved out into our own nest. But it's different entirely. I have amazingly kind and nice and helpful neighbours.
For and instance, last week husband was away for three days. Usually i'd just camp at my mom's but that didn't happen. Definitely. But i didnt tell my neighbour that the husbands not in. Until the last day husband was away, i received a text that morning. The text read 'Nadia, just to inform you Mr Tan and I will not be in tonight.'
I smiled. They are one kind neighbour. They are concerned about my kids and my safety. I told husband. He said syukur to Allah. Now thats what we do. Watch each others back.
Husband was out for futsal. Suddenly at around 9 pm he called and told that his car broke down. So he asked me to go 'rescue' him. I was hurrying when i guess the neighbour heard me. She came out and asked if i was going to my mom's. No i said. I'm going to check on the husband. Suddenly, she was saying, eh takpela we follow u. Nanti kids siapa nak jaga. Really i couldn't say no to their kindness. So yes mrs Tan came with me and the kids to check on dear husband.
Aih. Seriously. I could never aske for more. Your neighbour, they are the closest to you. Therefore we must maintain good relationship with our neighbours.
Moral of the story, you must want to know who your neighbours areans you must be kind to them. They will be kind to you.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Bride and Prejudice
First saw this movie in 2007. In the UK with my two sisters. It's the Bollywood version of pride and prejudice. hahaha.. We sort of like went crazy over it. So, last night my sister text us on Whatsapp saying 'yols and adek.. I am watching Bride and Prejudice! OMG.. memory!!'
aaargh.. I immediately called husband to get him to download the movie for me. I so miss watching it. especially with the sisters. The husband downloaded it for me. It took around 10-15 minutes for the download to complete. and then I was already watching it. segera tak segera. hahahahah.
Watch this video. I couldn't stop laughing watching it. hahahah..
and then u will want to download the whole movie. Having watch this a few times makes me miss my sisters so much. I so can't wait for Jeds to come home for Hari Raya.. In the meantimes, lets enjoy ourselves watching this and I, i want to reminisce those good memories we had back in 2007.
aaargh.. I immediately called husband to get him to download the movie for me. I so miss watching it. especially with the sisters. The husband downloaded it for me. It took around 10-15 minutes for the download to complete. and then I was already watching it. segera tak segera. hahahahah.
Watch this video. I couldn't stop laughing watching it. hahahah..
and then u will want to download the whole movie. Having watch this a few times makes me miss my sisters so much. I so can't wait for Jeds to come home for Hari Raya.. In the meantimes, lets enjoy ourselves watching this and I, i want to reminisce those good memories we had back in 2007.
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Green
Malas pun malas juga. But I believe we must try to preserve the Mother Nature. If not for us, for the future of our children.
Talking about Going Green [bukan turn green like the Incredible Hulk], I have started Abbas on Cloth Diapers. I honestly couldn't care much then, but when you have two kids, you know you'll be piling up disposable nappies. At least that was what i thought. So I Google about this Cloth Diaper thing and i found this. Truly, it has helped me in making the decision to at least start (if not switch) my son on Cloth Diapers.
So yeah. the webpage. I tell you, it's super duper helpful. You'll go from zero to hero after reading through whats written it it. Practically, it helps/guides parents on how to start using cloth diapers. I have seen some CDs before this and looked up for that particular brand on the net. But man, i got lost with the terms. It's rather funny u see, the terms AIO, AI2, pocket diapers, etc etc. and ended up not wanting to buy.
My first 3 CDs for Abbas were from Lunatots. Its an All-in-2 CD. Not cheap i tell you. But it was a-okay for a start. Honestly, i love the colours, the cutting but somehow rather, i just don't like using it. It's not easy to explain. Since i only have 3, i thought i wanted to try other brands. So, i bought 3 from bumgenuis. it's a pocket CD. It's way expensive than the Lunatots. But i honestly, i like this one better. BG doesn't have prints like other brands. It doesn't matter that much to me though. What's important is the performance of the product. ahaha. cam ape je kan. But seriously. I feel it's easier to use and i just love 'em.
Again, i have to stress here, they are not cheap. like really. So, yeah. I could only put Abbas on CD during weekends. Coz we only have 6 CDs. sorry. The poop u ask? It's not that difficult. the smell? aaah, come on. Don't tell me you can't stand the smell of your kid's poo. Disposable or not, u'll still have to go through that episode of 'tahan nafas' n 'cuci berak anak'. hahahhaha.. So, yes that is not an issue here By the way, i got a friend who happens to also started cloth diapering on her son. And she recommended me, this webpage. She operates through Facebook. And then, things just fall into place.
I was introduced to alot other brands but i am still sticking to BG (1st preference) and now trying out Charlie Banana. The best thing is, she offers really good prices. most of the time, they are all affordable. Now i am a happy mom. hahahaha. Abbas is still on disposable. But with the CD, he definitely use less disposable nappies and i am so looking forward to start him on CD completely. My CD stash is definitely increasing. Just bought 6, and another 4. Next is to convince the nursery to put Abbas on CD.
Preserving the mother nature is our responsibility. Although i am only taking baby steps, but this is for the better future of my children and the next generation.
I'll let you feast your eyes on my CD Stash.. ngehngehngeh..
Talking about Going Green [bukan turn green like the Incredible Hulk], I have started Abbas on Cloth Diapers. I honestly couldn't care much then, but when you have two kids, you know you'll be piling up disposable nappies. At least that was what i thought. So I Google about this Cloth Diaper thing and i found this. Truly, it has helped me in making the decision to at least start (if not switch) my son on Cloth Diapers.
So yeah. the webpage. I tell you, it's super duper helpful. You'll go from zero to hero after reading through whats written it it. Practically, it helps/guides parents on how to start using cloth diapers. I have seen some CDs before this and looked up for that particular brand on the net. But man, i got lost with the terms. It's rather funny u see, the terms AIO, AI2, pocket diapers, etc etc. and ended up not wanting to buy.
My first 3 CDs for Abbas were from Lunatots. Its an All-in-2 CD. Not cheap i tell you. But it was a-okay for a start. Honestly, i love the colours, the cutting but somehow rather, i just don't like using it. It's not easy to explain. Since i only have 3, i thought i wanted to try other brands. So, i bought 3 from bumgenuis. it's a pocket CD. It's way expensive than the Lunatots. But i honestly, i like this one better. BG doesn't have prints like other brands. It doesn't matter that much to me though. What's important is the performance of the product. ahaha. cam ape je kan. But seriously. I feel it's easier to use and i just love 'em.
Again, i have to stress here, they are not cheap. like really. So, yeah. I could only put Abbas on CD during weekends. Coz we only have 6 CDs. sorry. The poop u ask? It's not that difficult. the smell? aaah, come on. Don't tell me you can't stand the smell of your kid's poo. Disposable or not, u'll still have to go through that episode of 'tahan nafas' n 'cuci berak anak'. hahahhaha.. So, yes that is not an issue here By the way, i got a friend who happens to also started cloth diapering on her son. And she recommended me, this webpage. She operates through Facebook. And then, things just fall into place.
I was introduced to alot other brands but i am still sticking to BG (1st preference) and now trying out Charlie Banana. The best thing is, she offers really good prices. most of the time, they are all affordable. Now i am a happy mom. hahahaha. Abbas is still on disposable. But with the CD, he definitely use less disposable nappies and i am so looking forward to start him on CD completely. My CD stash is definitely increasing. Just bought 6, and another 4. Next is to convince the nursery to put Abbas on CD.
Preserving the mother nature is our responsibility. Although i am only taking baby steps, but this is for the better future of my children and the next generation.
I'll let you feast your eyes on my CD Stash.. ngehngehngeh..
Abbas's BumGenius collections
Charlie Banana. Love the material.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Rehat
Sangatlah sibuk mengejar masa. Masuk pukul 740, balik pukul 540pm. Setiap hari. Hand Hygiene, Audit Dalaman Antara Farmasi (ADAF), antibiotics usage, kerja-kerja hakiki dan seangkatan dengannya. Rumah, adalah tempat istirehat. xmungkin saya akan bawa pulang bersama kerja. Bawak juga. Tapi tidaklah akan berusik kerja-kerja itu.
Work is all that i have in mind. But, u know u gotta know when to slow down abit. Monday night, abbas came down with fever. Tuesday night, he didn't sleep throughout the night. But i still had to go to work the next day because of ADAF. I was supposed to leave after the colleague came back, but lets not go into that. at least just yet. Ngamuk mak kang!!
cool
So, yeah. last night Abbas was still very restless. I just had to take leave today because there's no way i' gonna push myself. I was slightly cranky yesterday, i was exhausted and i couldn't think straight. Thus, my day off today.
I still have tonnes to do but i'll just chill and relax and tend to Abbas.
Husband's coming home tonight. yeay!!
Abbas needs a shower. till then.
Work is all that i have in mind. But, u know u gotta know when to slow down abit. Monday night, abbas came down with fever. Tuesday night, he didn't sleep throughout the night. But i still had to go to work the next day because of ADAF. I was supposed to leave after the colleague came back, but lets not go into that. at least just yet. Ngamuk mak kang!!
cool
So, yeah. last night Abbas was still very restless. I just had to take leave today because there's no way i' gonna push myself. I was slightly cranky yesterday, i was exhausted and i couldn't think straight. Thus, my day off today.
I still have tonnes to do but i'll just chill and relax and tend to Abbas.
Husband's coming home tonight. yeay!!
Abbas needs a shower. till then.
Friday, May 11, 2012
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
H A M ZA ft A B B A S
Saturday, March 03, 2012
Saturday, February 18, 2012
S for Sweat
wow.. such a good way to start our weekend.. Played badminton! It was more like a family get together. My parents, sister and her small family, alee and my family. We played at the Sunsuria Badminton Court. It was really good. I just can not remember when was the last time I actually did some work outs. The body feels good. But very tired. after that many years..
We've booked a session for next Saturday, after work! yippee!
Need to get ready to pick up Hamza from his Neyna's.
I Lai You?
Hamza is at my mom's. He's a big boy now. Tak nak balik rumah. I was getting ready to join the husband meet his friend at Subaidah. Hamza saw me and instantly he went
'bye bye mama. I lai (love) you'
Honestly I was more ecstatic to hear him say I love you, than to realize that he's a big boy and has his own preference. My baby is a big boy now. haih.Period.
Tired today. I need to get some rest. Plus, It's the Weekend. I am glad.
til later
Happy Weekends everyone
Ciao
Monday, February 13, 2012
Diet.. Dietician..
No diet control! Thus the whopping *bleep* kilos I gained. Making me *bleep bleep* kilos now. Dang! My clothes Of course a lil bit tighter.. there.. u know I sort of like have to jump when getting my jeans on! Shoot! *like tow-mater says.
Still, no plans to start having a proper diet control.. hehehe
I am taking mum to see a dietician tomorrow. Hopefully 'Keinsafan akan hadir' in me tomorrow to start living healthily :P
Ni la bahana bilamana Giant berada 3 minit dari rumah kerana makanan tidak sihat berlambak dijadikan stok! sheeshh
Off for Maghrib and crying Abbas
Still, no plans to start having a proper diet control.. hehehe
I am taking mum to see a dietician tomorrow. Hopefully 'Keinsafan akan hadir' in me tomorrow to start living healthily :P
Ni la bahana bilamana Giant berada 3 minit dari rumah kerana makanan tidak sihat berlambak dijadikan stok! sheeshh
Off for Maghrib and crying Abbas
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Cerita Hujung Minggu
The weekend's over. *sigh*
But it was pretty much a memorable weekend. Well, the part the friend got hitched. Yeah. And the fact that we just sat at home and did nothing for the whole of today. Blisss..
I have always loved my weekends break and will always will.
But it was pretty much a memorable weekend. Well, the part the friend got hitched. Yeah. And the fact that we just sat at home and did nothing for the whole of today. Blisss..
I have always loved my weekends break and will always will.
Just a quick update. I've started to potty-train Hamza. We think he's pretty much ready. But we couldn't find the perfect time/day to start potty-train him. So, yesterday, he had stomachache i guess and poo-ed like 3 times in 1 half hour. His bumbum a little injured because of that. He was complaining of the pain. Won't let me touch or have a look at it. So I thought air-dry would be good for him. And prolly a good reason to start potty train him.
I just told him a few times to tell me if he needs to wee wee, take off his pants and go to the bathroom. First attempt, failed. Second attempt, with flying colours! But that was only for 3 hours..
Still so proud of my little boy.
Today, another round of potty-training for another 3 Hours..
I pray to Allah that Hamza will be able to off his nappy really soon.*Prays really Hard*
I need to get some rest.
Toodles.
Saturday, February 11, 2012
yuu.. Haluuu?!
Assalamualaikum and good morning. I have been wanting to write, but time has not been kind to me. I have been worked up with a lot of things! Housework, Work, Kids, Parents, Grandparents. But simply, Life has been good, Alhamdulillah. Owh, we've moved into our new nest some couple of months after I gave birth to my second baby. Well, he's a big boy now. Just turned 8 months. We still go back to my parents though. Of course. Regularly.
So, what's up with today?
Nothing so special, but feels like mentioning it in here.
The Husband's colleague is getting hitched today. And he invited us to attend the solemnization ceremony too which I think we should oblige to. They are good friends and he's also a nice person. So, why not say yes to join him celebrate his day.
Bleurgh. I sound so formal. bahahahaha..
Anyways, Congratulations to Nakip & Astrina. In advance. *well its just some few hours away. All our du'a for a smooth sailing event.
Before my littlest lion gets up, i'd better go and get some things done.
Semoga Allah memberkati perjalanan hari ini. Ameen.
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