"You is kind, you is smart, you is important."

Thank you Almighty;

“This is part of what a family is about, not just love. It's knowing that your family will be there watching out for you. Nothing else will give you that. Not money. Not fame. Not work.” 

- Mitch Albom

Indeed. Family is unlike no other in the world. Good or bad, they will always be there.

Thank God, really, for a family.

Pilihan;

"Hidup adalah memilih. Namun untuk memilih dengan baik, anda harus tahu siapa anda dan apa yang anda perjuangkan, ke mana anda ingin pergi dan mengapa anda ingin sampai di sana."

About her;

Phone Booth (2002) official trailer HD

Phewwwwww. Still gives me the chill every time I watch it.

Inspiring movie scene;

Inspiring movie scene;

Impactful movie scene;

Im

Inspiring movie scene;

Inspiring movie scene;

One of a kind;

Today I learned that whatever I have absolute love in is what makes me uniquely me.

I have come to learn that sometimes in my life, there are people who intentionally or unintentionally say or do things which makes me doubt myself.

It is important that I stay true to myself and not be influenced to turn into someone I am not because in the end, who I am is what makes me special at least to myself and who I really am is what makes me one of a kind.

Ultimately, I believe that who I truly am will lead me to everything which is meant to be even though it will take hard work, diligence, courage, perseverance, a sense of humour, adversities, challenges and a strong faith.

I am already who I'm meant to be. The key is to live life courageously as myself and leave the rest to unfold naturally.

Indeed!

Good day!

Mistake;

“When you find your path, you must not be afraid. You need to have sufficient courage to make mistakes. Disappointment, defeat, and despair are the tools God uses to show us the way.”
- Paulo Coelho


“I'm afraid that we all make mistakes. One of the things that defines our character is how we handle mistakes. If we lie about having made a mistake, then it can't be corrected and it festers. On the other hand, if we give up just because we made a mistake, even a big mistake, none of us would get far in life.” 
- Terry Goodkind


“With every mistake, we must surely be learning.” 
- George Harrison


“Mistakes are the growing pains of wisdom.”
- William Jordan

Dear ma;

“Everyone grieves in different ways. For some, it could take longer or shorter. I do know it never disappears. An ember still smolders inside me. Most days, I don’t notice it, but, out of the blue, it’ll flare to life.” 
- Maria V. Snyder

Dear ma,

I miss your warmth. I miss your smile. I miss your cooking. I miss hearing the sound of your voice be it loud or soft. I miss the touch of your hand in mine. I miss taking care of you. I miss lying next to you and telling you about my day, my hopes, my dreams and my thoughts. I miss the diiferent ways you show your love for me.

Above all, I miss you. I miss your mere presence in my life.

Just like heaven

I remember the first time I watched this movie and how I laughed and smiled throughout the movie. Absolutely love it! Feel like watching it again. (;

Reflect;

I am utterly glad that I took time off from work yesterday to attend my graduation.

Today, yesterday is a beautiful memory forever etched in my heart.

I felt joy, love and hope in ITE's auditorium during the ceremony. I witnessed faces full of motivation and hearts filled with a powerful determination to achieve greatness. Meeting my friends and lecturers were a pleasant and wonderful experience!

Throughout the graduation, there were three things which left a deep impact on me.

First, was seeing all my classmates graduate with a new sense of self assurance in each and everyone!

Secondly, was seeing my dearest friend, Habiba graduate as a top student of Early Childhood Education. I have witnessed for myself her determination and persevering will to achieve her aspirations. She is truly an inspiration in my eyes.

Finally, I was impacted when I heard the top scholar of 'Higher Nitec in Business and Services', Ivan, deliver his valedictorian speech. 

His story and journey is not an unlikely one but it is a story which most of us can definitely relate to. His sincerity, passion and burning flame to succeed was apparent.

At the age of 23, Ivan graduated as a top scholar after facing setbacks in his life. I recall him saying, "We are never too old to make a start." His words helped to put some things into perspective. His success and achievements opened my eyes to the power of a strong determination, dedication and a sense of commitment.

Life is never always smooth sailing. We all meet with different obstacles in different chapters of our lives. Some emerge strong, some emerge wiser and some people take some time to discover a silver lining hidden beneath challenges. Eventually, we all make our own choices and I am very happy that Ivan is witnessing the wonder of the choices he made.

Inspiration is everywhere. Yesterday I found inspiration in the words and determination of a young man name Ivan. Today, I may find inspiration in someone or something else. It will serve as a source of motivation for me to persevere in my long winding journey!

Impact;

I watched 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close' recently. It is now one of the best movies I have ever seen.


Apart from the fact that I adore Sandra Bullock's and Tom Hank's amazing acting, there are a number of things I love about this movie.


I love the message instilled in this movie about how sometimes the things we are looking for are not out of our reach but instead, it is very close to us. It is the process of searching and the journey it brings in searching for something which will eventually let us experience the power of determination, courage and perseverance.


I love how this movie show the unconditional love and great lengths which parent goes to in taking care of their child.


I love the perseverance and great determination of the character of Oscar, the child who went all out to look for an answer which can set him free and let go of his father. I love how the character of Oscar unfold in this movie!


I was impacted by this movie! (;



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All about blessings;

Overwhelmed with a challenge, I forgot how far I have come and how much I endured to get to where I am now. Thank goodness for blessings. Blessings, they are everywhere. Blessings can be anything or anyone at anytime anywhere.

I am blessed and I am utterly grateful.

“May we be strengthened with the understanding that being blessed does not mean that we shall always be spared all the disappointments and difficulties of life.”  - Heber J.Grant

“Sometimes we focus so much on what we don't have that we fail to see, appreciate, and use what we do have!”  - Jeff Dixon.

“While you are going through your trial, you can recall your past victories and count the blessings that you do have with a sure hope of greater ones to allow if you are faithful.”  - Ezra Taft Benson

Sing out loud;

"I wanna run

I want to hide

I want to tear down the walls that hold me inside.

I wanna reach out and touch the flame

Where the streets have no name."

- Where the streets have no name by U2.

Sinar yang aku temui;

Aku mencari, mencari lagi.

Aku mencari sinar yang pasti.

Aku mencari sinar yang dapat membawaku ke arah kebaikan.

Aku mencari sinar yang suatu ketika dikatakan akan menjadi milikku.

Sungguh telah dikatakan sinar itu akan menyinari hidupku.

Namun, kata hanya sekadar kata, kekal di bibir sahaja.

Andaian hanya berupa andaian.

Yang pasti setiap dari kita hanya merancang,

namun  ketentuan tetap milik yang maha esa.

Hatiku tegar untuk menanam harapan yang jitu.

Hatiku tegar untuk melihat pintu hikmah yang nyata.

Hatiku tegar untuk menjalani fasa hidup ini.

Tiap kali kecewa menghampiri,

mulutku aku  latih untuk ucap syukur kehadirat Illahi.

Tiap kali hati terasa hambar,

harapan aku sandarkan kepada yang esa.

Ini bukan yang pertama

namun tiap kemungkinan tetap memalitkan rasa yang serupa.

Siapa yang mampu menduga?

Siapa yang dapat merasa?

Siapa yang tahu apa yang tersurat buatku  esok, tulat atau di hari yang akan datang?

Yang pasti kasih sayang Illahi tidak pernah berbelah bagi

dan itulah sinar yang tidak akan pernah luput.

Sinar yang dapat meredakan kehambaran di hati.

Sinar yang dapat mengukuhkan semangat diri.

Untuk menghadapi segala macam  kemungkinan.

Aku masih berdiri

teguh,

jitu,

dan bersemangat.

Akanku ubati kehambaran di hati.

Akanku temui hikmah yang pasti.

Akanku kecapi sinar yang hakiki.


Itu suatu janji.

These memories;

Prinsip;

Kehidupan ini indah namun penuh pancaroba. Di dalam setiap ikatan persaudaraan, percintaan mahupun persahabatan terdapat berbagai ujian yang harus ditempuh. Ujian dan rintangan yang dapat menentukan sejauh mana keteguhan dan keluhuran suatu ikatan, bukan?

Kepercayaan amat mudah dimusnahkan dek keasyikan mengejar nikmat yang sementara. Kepercayaan seringkali disemai lalu dirampas kembali tanpa sebarang pesan, membiarkan diri terkapai kapai mengutip sisa-sisa kekuatan yang membara mahu meneruskan kehidupan.

Adilkah hidup? Jujurkah kehidupan? Wajarkah segala yang sedang berlaku ini?

Jawapannya ada jauh di benak hati dan jiwa sendiri.

Hakikatnya, hidup memang berkait rapat dengan takdir dan suratan namun aku percaya dengan seluruh hatiku setiap dari kita bebas mencorakkan hidup yang kita impikan berlandaskan kebaikan dan kemuliaan.

Kehidupan yang ingin aku bina adalah sebuah kehidupan berlandaskan pegangan agama hakiki dan nilai-nilai mulia dan jauh dari tipu daya, hasad dengki, prasangka dan segala yang mampu melunturkan iman di dalam diri ini. 

Aku teguh. Aku akan meneruskan perjalanan hidup ini.

Self reliance;

“You can't hang around waiting for somebody else to pull your strings. Destiny's what you make of it. You have to face whatever life throws at you. And if it throws more than you'd like, more than you think you can handle? Well then you just have to find the heroism within yourself and play out the hand you've been dealt. The universe never sets a challenge that can't be met. You just need to believe in yourself in order to find the strength to face it.”

- Darren Shan

Self reliance;

“Teachers open the door, but you must enter by yourself.”

- Chinese Proverb

Self reliance;

“If you would have your offspring be something in the world, teach them to depend on themselves. Let each learn that it is by close and strenuous application each must rise- that one must, in short, make oneself, and be architect of one's own fortune. ”

- Edward

Self-reliance;

“Associate with noblest people you can find; read the best books; live with the mighty. But learn to be happy alone.
Rely upon your own energies, and so not wait for, or depend on other people.”

- Thomas Davidson

Self reliance;

“Sure, it sucked to be lost, but I'd long ago realized I preferred it to depending on anyone else to get me where I needed to go. That was the thing about being alone, in theory or in principle. Whatever happened- good, bad, or anywhere in between- it was always, if nothing else, all your own.”
- Sarah Dessen

Self-reliance;

“Nothing can bring you peace but yourself. Nothing can bring you peace but the triumph of principles.”

- Ralph Waldo Emerson

Self reliance;

“Cherish your solitude. Take trains by yourself to places you have never been. Sleep out alone under the stars. Learn how to drive a stick shift. Go so far away that you stop being afraid of not coming back. Say no when you don’t want to do something. Say yes if your instincts are strong, even if everyone around you disagrees. Decide whether you want to be liked or admired. Decide if fitting in is more important than finding out what you’re doing here. Believe in kissing.”

- Eve Ensler

Self reliance;

“Not I, nor anyone else can travel that road for you.
You must travel it by yourself.
It is not far. It is within reach.
Perhaps you have been on it since you were born, and did not know.
Perhaps it is everywhere - on water and land.”

- Walt Whitman

Self-reliance;

“To find yourself, think for yourself.”

- Socrates

Courage;

“Courage: the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can't practice any other virtue consistently.”
- Maya Angelou

To love somebody;

"To love somebody, to love somebody...the way I love you."

Pursuit of happiness;

" It's your right to listen to your gut, it ain't nobody's right to say no after you earned the right to be where you want to be and do what you want to do!" 


Well said.


Sometimes you have got to fight for your rights. Fight for the right things in the right way, fight using the truth and using facts instead of fists.


Whether you win or you lose after you stand up for your rights, that is a different thing altogether. Winning and losing does not matter after you stand up for your rights and you know why? It does not matter because each time your stand up for your right, you have actually won a battle within yourself and that to me, is more than enough.

Let go at your own pace;

“What if you could pick one day of your life, and everything would stop changing, every day would be similar and comparable to that one day, you'd always have the same people with you? 

If you could do that, would you do it? Would you pick that day and make that choice? We crave for things to stop changing, we wish that things would never change. But if we got what we wanted, there are so many things that are better, that we would never, ever know about. Sure, things would stay the same as that one wonderful day, but then there would be nothing else out there, ever. 

So can you remember the very first day when everything really did begin to change? Is there a thing that can remind you? Mine is a blue rose, and that's when everything began to change because that's the day I began to believe in things I never believed in before; the day I found three blue roses. 

Think about your first day of change, can you remember all the new heights you've soared since that day? All the new people? All the better things and times? Would you throw all of that time away? I wouldn't. 

Instead, I want to finally accept all the things that I couldn't change, which led to me being right here, right now. Maybe we all carry around inside us one day we wish we could keep forever, something we wished never did change. It's time to let go of that day, and soar.”

- C. JoyBell C.

More than words;

We all create boundaries within themselves, don't you agree? Some boundaries are worth creating. Some are hurtful. Some are offensive. Some boundaries are created due to experiences we face in life. Sometimes it is because of the things we were taught since young.


Boundaries created by ourselves within ourselves are not necessarily bad. However, presently, the discovery of boundaries in some people around me makes me wonder and ponder.


When I wonder, I tend to put myself in other people's shoes and look at why some things are happening to them.

The realities I discover are more than words can say.

Our Deepest Fear.

"If I had to select one quality, one personal characteristic that I regard as being most highly correlated with success, whatever the field, I would pick the trait of persistence. Determination. The will to endure to the end, to get knocked down seventy times and get up off the floor saying. "Here comes number seventy-one!"
Richard M. Devos

Indeed. It is all worth it.

InsyaAllah;

Hello world!

Life gets really challenging when we are faced with new changes and new opportunities, don't you think so? And if you don't face these challenges, you will never know what you are worth. Some of the most meaningful experiences and lessons in life can come from the challenges that enter our lives. Hence, challenges should be embrace with arms wide open and an open heart! Most certainly those who have gone through challenges will understand the point I am trying to convey here. (:

Allow me to share an excerpt from my journal entry on 10 January 2012:

"Oh how I treasure my beauty sleep at night. How I treasure the darkness in my room at night which helps me to get in the mood of a peaceful sleep. How I treasure my comfy pillows and my bed. How I treasure the time to relax in my room. Oh how I look forward for a rest at home after a meaningful day at work."

All of the above, realisation upon realisation dawned on me after I started my attachment. Hahaha! I find it both amusing and amazing of the wonders which my attachment is bringing into my life.

I am starting to adapt to this whole 'work routine'. The routine must be filled with sufficient rest/sleep, sufficient positive energy, breakfast, lunch, dinner. The key to a productive day at work is an organised routine!

"Insyallah, ada jalannya."

One day;

One fine day! (;

Laughed out loud;

Hahahahahaha! 

Tidak bersyarat;

Mencintai tidak semestinya memiliki. Rindu tidak semestinya akan terubat. Namun, bukankah itu asam garam kehidupan? Cinta dan kasih sayang itu harus ikhlas dan tidak bersyarat. Jika cinta dan kasih sayang itu suci, ia akan tetap membawa bahagia kepada sesiapa sahaja.