Lebaran Nostalgia...

“Thoughts are the shadows of our feelings -- always darker, emptier and simpler…” - Friedrich Nietzsche

(A bundle of love letters)

Terungkai di hadapan mata
Lembaran cinta melancholic,
Penuh tenderness dan passion
Tidak pudar, cinta ke akhir hayat …

Bergenang membaca sekilas lalu
Lembaran romantis, syahdu
Luahan suara hati dua kekasih
Jadi teladan anak cucu…

Kisah cinta puluhan tahun
Kembali bertandang ke ruang hati
Hanya tinggal memori indah,
Imbasan nostalgia tersimpul rapi.

Kerana dia sudah tiada lagi disisi…

(Al-Fatihah untuk Baba Wi)

Books for keeps...

''“The educated differ from the uneducated as much as the living differ from the dead...” - Aristotle

Senator Ubai and Nik Aminah were already waiting at my office since 5.30 p.m. They waited for a while for me to finish my meeting with DG. We then fetched Bee from her house. When we arrived at Kak Nora's it was already time for Maghrib. Kak Nora was ok but I could feel the sadness in her. She just lost her beloved husband recently. We stayed for a while and Kak Nora showed us 'Lembaran Nostalgia', a book dedicated to her by her late husband.

After a simple dinner at a nearby restaurant, we sent Bee and later Nik Aminah home. As it was already late, Senator Ubai decided to spend the night at my Putramas apartment. Tonight I brought home 2 books. A novella ‘Siapa Gila’ by Kak Nora and ‘Simply Sudoku’ by Nik Aminah.

Terima kasih daun keladi...'

Reflections of life...

“Lost love is still love. It takes a different form, that's all…”

I pause at days end

To reflect on previous hours spent

How did I spend them?

Or do I need to repent?

'

Did I lift another's load?

Speak a kind word or two.

Give a smile without wanting it back,

Did I travel in someone else's shoe?

'

Lord, I want to live my life

So others around me will be blessed

Because I follow you

And with others are not stressed.

'

So as I reflect upon each day

May my reflections be good,

and may I not have to repent

But know I live my life as I should.

(G R Price)

In pursuit of healthy living...

“Sometimes we reveal ourselves when we are least like ourselves…” - Anaïs Nin

My work place has started some improvements in physical and dietary habits of staff. These initiatives are to help us feel more alive, to get the most out of each moment and day and not just pass through it. As part of the initiative to promote wellness amongst staff, HR department is organising a seminar on managing good health practices. The seminar will be conducted by renowned health experts, Professor Dato' Dr. Khalid Yusoff, the Professor of Medicine and the Senior Consultant Cardiologist and Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, UiTM, Dr. K.C. Wong, a leader and innovator in the world of healthy lifestyle, Mary Easaw Nutritionist and Dietetics and Dr. Mohd Nizam from UKM. They will be covering topics on cardiovascular diseases, diet, nutrition, fitness and ergonomics at the workplace.

Participants will undergo a mandatory comprehensive health risk assessment comprising of cholesterol, glucose, triglycerides and body mass index. All participants who undergo this health risk assessment must attend the seminar. Upon completion of the seminar, participants will be able to understand own risk factors and consequences. Learn how to modify or overcome risk factors. Change mindset towards eating right and getting fit and be able to perform right exercises to reduce stress at work and know how to handle ergonomic issues.

Last week when my back was in immense pain, I was all geared up to join this Health Awareness Program. Now that the back pain is gone, rasa malas pulak nak sign up… Hot-hot chicken shit!

Happiness keeps you sweet...

“Music makes one feel so romantic - at least it always gets on one's nerves - which is the same thing nowadays…” - Oscar Wilde

Trials keep You Strong,
Sorrows keep You Human,
Failures keep You Humble,
Success keeps You Glowing,
But Only God keeps You Going!