anewbeginning

Can we also be clever inventors like the japanese?

2009-07-16T18:12:00.002+08:00

Insya'Allah :)

taken from dump

Photos

2009-07-16T18:03:00.003+08:00

This is dedicated to Azlinda who admitted she is too lazy to do homework!

:P For you sayang!

taken from dump

The Book

2009-07-16T17:07:00.004+08:00

Assalamualaikum,

Hey, today's post will be extremely random.

Summary of this week:

Wednesday:

Brought devil book to school. Introduced idea of a friends book where we can write about positive and encouraging words. Funny and irrelevant comments are allowed too. Well, at least that was the plan:)
We also pen down our thoughts and comments about AB,(thanks to Azlinda)!
Oh, we also have a topic everyday. Wednesday's topic was USAHA.
Names of those allowed to read and write in the book:

Atiqah (Founder)
Azlinda (insert your own title)
'Amirah (insert your own title)
Aminah (insert your own title)
Shafiqah (insert your own title)
Shalinah (insert your own title)
Mardhiyyah (insert your own title)
Syahirah (insert your own title)

Did I forgot anyone? Sorry if I did.

Then, Azlinda, Shafiqah, Syahirah, Mardhiyyah, 'Amirah, Shalinah and me went to Lot 1 to accompany Azlinda buy her phone pouch before heading towards the library. The real intention was to study but as soon as we arrive there, Azlinda said,"I'm not going to study."

My mouth was so wide open! It's so funny because it was her idea to study in the library. Anyway, Shafiqah and me decided to continue studying anyway. We wanted to finish Maths exercises so we do not have to worry about it. The others left around 3 to 4 pm. We finally completed our homework and studied a bit of Chemistry before going home at 5 pm. It was really fun studying with her. We were really serious about studying and it's rare for me to find a serious studying partner cause I'll always end up distracted.

(Us actually studying..hehe)

Thursday:

Hmmm, today was fun. Everyone was really hype about The Book. I love it too..

Azlinda commented alot on AB. Tsk tsk, I don't blame her. AB is a lost case. I don't think anyone can save her except for herself.

Update

2009-07-14T19:30:00.004+08:00

Assalamualaikum,

First of all, minta maaf lah banyak-banyak sebab sudah lama tak update.

My life was pretty hectic and fast for the last one month. Bangsawan was eating into my daily activities so when it ended last Sunday, life became surprisingly empty.

Drama sebabak dengan si dia is not over. I don't know how long it will last but I pray for strength. I hope that we will all go through it and achieve more self-confidence, patience and become better muslims! Insya'Allah!

Pictures of beloved friends<3

taken 14 July 2009:)

hehe, I am so sorry I cannot post all but I will send anybody who wants a folder.

(There are too many photos X-X):P

I also want to apologise for the late upload of Korean photos. Here are some for your eyes to feast on:

Photo and video editing at www.OneTrueMedia.com

Thanks for watching!

Part 2 of a simple video

2009-06-23T16:34:00.003+08:00

Assalamualaikum

Part 2 is finally here! Today is officially the last day in Ulsan, South Korean. Even my dad looks sad. He kept on mentioning things like "Tomorrow when I come home, there'll be no one." or "Hmm, nobody will cook for me tomorrow."

So melodramatic isn't it?

A simple video

2009-06-22T15:29:00.004+08:00

Assalamualaikum.

Now that the departure date from South Korea is drawing closer, Irah and I decided to create a series of video.

Part 1 of simple yet cool gadgets at home.
By the way if I sound unprepared it is because the whole thing was impromptu. It was 5 am local time.

Bismillahirahmanirahim

21 June 2009 5:15 am local time

Traveller's food part 2

2009-06-21T21:52:00.004+08:00

Assalamualaikum,

Here is the continuation:

14 June 2009

We went to downtown, walked around in Lotte mall before deciding to eat at a Turkish restaurant that Cik Hasyim had recomended. After a few minutes, we finally stepped into the 2nd floor restaurant.

(I laughed seeing my mother peace out!)

(Rezeki from Allah swt)

(Mine)

(Beloved Mom's)

(Hunky Dad's)

(Irah's turkish dessert)

(Free dessert!)

Guess what, one of the restaurant personel came up to us with a salam. Afterwards he asked where we came from. My Dad said "Singapore", then he said "Oh, so you are Malays. I lived in Singapore for 2 years. The restaurant that closed at Far East, I used to work there!)

Masya Allah! Such a small world. :)

Let me end this post with thanks and praises for Allah swt.

Bismillahirahmanirahim

Alhamdulillahillazee at 'amanaa wa saqaanaa wa kafaa naa wa awaa naa
Translation: All Praises be to Allah, who provides us food, drink, satisfaction and protection.

Traveller's Food Part 1

2009-06-20T21:11:00.016+08:00

Bismillahirahmanirahim,

Allhuma baa rik lanaa feemaa razaqtanaa wa qinaa azaaba al-naar
Translation: O Allah! Bless us on everything You give us, and avoid us from Hellfire. And with the name of Allah.
(taken from Daily Dua')

13 June 2009

We walked to a nearby seafood restaurant after Maghrib which is after 7.38 pm local time. My father bought 2 king crabs weighing 1 and a half kg. It cost 35000₩ each which is quite cheap if we were to compare it to other restaurants. We also ate some other dishes. I don't want to explain much since I prefer to let the pictures talk.

3(^_^)3 --> Its suppose to look like a crab.

(That's me in the pink blouse and brown headscarf^-^)

(They are all seafood and vegetable:)

(I know your mouth is watering looking at the crabs)
By the way, they were boiled then barbecued. The magical
thing with king crabs is that their shell turns extremely soft
when you cooked it so it is very easy to eat the meat.

(Alhamdulilah!All thanks to Allah!)

(Two very satisfied customer!)

I want to meet this guy :)

2009-06-13T11:06:00.002+08:00

Assalamualaikum

Most hilarious convert story I've seen. The best ever:

And if I can die having brought any light, having exposed any meaningful truth that will help destroy the racist cancer that is malignant in the body of America, then, all credit is due to Allah. Only the mistakes have been mine.
Author :
El Hajj Malik El Shabazz (Malcolm X)

Something I came across

2009-06-12T16:50:00.002+08:00

Bismillahirahmanirahim

When I asked for strength, Allah gave me hardships till I am strong
When I asked for wisdom, Allah gave me problems to solve
When I asked for love, Allah showed me a person in need of help
When I asked for help, Allah gave me opportunities

And when I never received what I asked, I received what I needed.

Imam AlGhazali
(A wise man indeed)

I have been asking for all of these lately. All the time.
Until it dawned unto me, that I was blessed with all of these.
I just needed to sharpen them.

So, hows Korea you ask.

2009-06-11T22:15:00.005+08:00

Assalamualaikum,

Before I start my post, I will like to quote Siti Sarah.
"wow...de title is so bold"
I guess it is, huh? Anyway, I really miss you (yup, that's you Sarah!) and the others. It is the fifth day in Ulsan and my life is pretty much the same. Ate Champong twice and decided that it shall top my list of Favourite Dish for the time being. Walked around a little bit and I did recognize some of the places from my collection of memories 5 years ago.There was the favourite pizza shop, selling the one and only wedges pizza. It was a signature dish if I am not wrong. Visited Baskin Robbins twice already and not to forget the brand new, Home Plus!

The second day however, my Dad's company had a little family tour around Hyundai. Thus, I was able to meet up with some of his collegues and understudy. All of them were caucasians except for Aunt Jamy (Cik Jamilah). Some were quite young and is good looking according to my sister. We had fun and took group pictures but unfortunately, I forgot to bring my phone USB thus the lack of pictures in this post. In fact, no pictures at all.

But, do not fret my dear readers. As my father had promise to bring his camera that he left in his office, you shall see pictures soon enough!

Edit:
ITS KOREAN TIME!!!!

안녕하세요!
[Annyeong-haseyo!]
Hello!

저는 한국을 참 좋아해요.
[Jeoneun han-gugul cham joahaeyo.]
I enjoy living in Korea.

자연도 아름답고 사람들도 참 친절해요.
[Jayeondo areumdapkko saramdeuldo cham chinjeol-haeyo.]
It has some beautiful nature and the people are friendly.

네.(예.)
[Ne.(ye.)]
Yes.

아니오.
[Anio.]
No.

여보세요.
[Yeoboseyo.]
Hello (when picking up the phone).

안녕하세요.
[Annyeong-haseyo.]
Hello.

안녕히 계세요.
[Annyong-hi gyeseyo.]
Good bye (when you, the guest, are leaving).

안녕히 가세요.
[Annyeong-hi gaseyo.]
Good bye (when you, the host, are bidding your guests good bye).

어서 오세요.
[Eoseo oseyo.]
Welcome.

고맙습니다.(감사합니다.)
[Gomapseumnida. (Gamsahamnida.)]
Thank you.

천만에요.
[Cheonmaneyo.]
You're welcome.

미안합니다.(죄송합니다.)
[Mianhamnida. (Joesong-hamnida.)]
Sorry.

괜찮습니다.(괜찮아요.)
[Gwaenchansseumnida.]
It's all right.

실례합니다.
[Sillyehamnida.]
Excuse me.

Until next time!

P/S: By the way, you can also learn a lot more languages from iluvislam.com! Just press the button under my profile section.

Assalamualaikum

2009-06-10T12:46:00.000+08:00

This is officially the first post and the start of a new beginning. A million thanks to all of you. A lot of my friends had been asking about the previous blog so this is my answer.

Lately, I have been going through a lot of stress. It was indeed the biggest blow that I've experienced. It came lining up and it never seemed to stop. I didn't know what to do. I could only surrender myself to Allah and no one else. Not only did it affected my social life, my studies deteriorated and I had countless nightmares. I fell gravely sick and I grew quieter. No more sunshine in my life. My family members were the only pillars that supported me. No friends by my side. No one.

I felt as if I was surrounded by spies and fakes. I did not know if the friend I am close to is indeed the one that I should stay away from. I don't want sides. I don't want enemies. Yet...

Every day, I had to endure stares and whispers from them.
Every hour, I wish it will pass quicker.
Every minute, I hope it will all end sooner.
Every second, I pray that Allah will protect me from Satan.

Day by day, I regain back the broken fragments of my confidence. It was hard for me to smile, but I'll try my best to. It was definitely difficult to get back on my daily life, but I'll give it a shot. I know people hate me but I keep telling myself that as long as my family and Allah will stay by my side, I'll keep pushing on.

I want to forget the past. Yes, I want to forgive and forget.
Because the beloved Prophet Muhammad, may peace be upon him, said that

“Do not say, that if the people do good to us, we will do good to them; and if the people oppress us, we will oppress them; but determine that if people do you good, you will do good to them; and if they oppress you, you will not oppress them.”“Thus saith the Lord, 'Verily those who are patient in adversity and forgive wrongs, are the doers of excellence.'”

To think that I will go against his sunnah, the one I kept close to my heart.

“Say what is true, although it may be bitter and displeasing to people.”

Thus, I will not use profanity to describe my anger, I will not curse someone when he or she displeases me and I will not call them names or stepped on their dignity.

“The proud will not enter Paradise, nor a violent speaker.”

Wish me well on my journey to a new and fruitful beginning. Insya'Allah!