three meals

Blimey we have three different timezones now.

take it back

Sometime in 2014, we were at the kampung. 

We had just visited Abah's uncle, who is about 70 years old, and is ailing. His children (aka dad's cousins) were all providing TLC for him - and Abah helps, too.

"Now, if I get sick when I'm older, you'd take care of me, like how I'm helping him."

I looked at Abah. He looked at me. 

It was a few seconds of silence, when I finally said, "No."

He was taken aback; No????

"I mean, like, you're not going to be sick, so don't put it that way. I'd care and love you and annoy you  forever, but you'd still be healthy when you're old, okay?"

"Take it back, daddy. Take it back."

"Say that I'll take care of a healthy and happy you, and you and Mama would go yachting and do all the things retired people do, you won't be sick."

"Take it back. NOW."

Abah looked it at me as if I had just lost my brain and stashed it somewhere I can never get it back.

"Okay... you'll take care of a healthy and happy me..." 

Good.

I believe that one should always, always, have a positive outlook on life, do good things, and let Allah handle the rest. 

Live good, pray good, and Allah will make it good for you.

I pray everyday that Allah will take care of my parents, keep them in the pink of health, and never let any harm touch them. 

I want them to be healthy; for them to be able to help others, to be closer to Allah by discovering more of Allah's magnificent creation in every country that they go as they travel, and to inspire their children to become better, exemplary Muslims as they go along. 

"My Lord, have mercy upon them as they brought me up when I was small." (Quran, 17:24)

May Allah safeguard our parents always, and may kindness and compassion towards them be instilled in our hearts.

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first milestone

I'm proud to announce that I am finally a grown up.

I MOVED OUT OF THE HOUSE OH MY GOD.

Amalin says I'd never experience the whole sekolah asrama experience, but heeeeey, look who's the brave and independent one now, 10 539 km away some more. Heheh.

I am truly ready to face adult adventures, like, you know, living alone, buying a house, riding dragons and all that.

Shush... what's this shut up you'll be back in 3 months you're saying? I can't hear you, sorry.

Needless to say, I'm 10 539 km closer to Colin now.

Um Dad, I'm 10 539 km closer to Colin now simply means I'm going to study hard, nothing to worry about... trust me.

my ironing class

Wednesday, 12 December 2014

Day 10 out of 14

It's been 10 days, I'm still alive and well, thank God for that. 

Today, Abah decided to enrol me in the Mr Zaid's Ironing Class because 'How are you ever gonna have a husband?'

I think I managed to graduate with honours. Like, 5-star laundry service kind of achievement. (Abah refuses to admit that, though, but that's mainly because he's jealous, not because I perasan, of course). 

4 days till Bibi comes home. 

In a nutshell, after Dad's 20-minute course, I concluded that someone should really invent an automatic home-compatible ironing machine. The one that inhales your clothes, vibrate a little for a couple of milliseconds, and there you have it - a crisp pair of pants, button-down shirts, anything. 

The world needs a cute auto ironing machine, I'm sure. 

guide to plkn

Surviving PLKN: Sabrina's Handy Guide 

Disclaimer: You must know that Sabrina has never been in PLKN, she has never stayed in an asrama for more than a night, and she has no actual experience of PLKN, but she has great imagination (or she perasan she has).

1) Always bring sanitiser. Always always always. The all-purpose spray sanitiser is the best. I'd recommend Purell. 

2) Bring a decoy phone. I don't want to get into trouble, so I'm not going to elaborate this. I reckon you should know how this works. 

3) No, I know that you think bringing a comfy duvet would help, but don't even try. It's heavy.

4) Mosquito repellant, beyond essential. In fact, you might as well pack insect repellant, as you have no idea of the vast array of creatures you will find there. I'm talking about thumb-sized ants.

5) Don't bring cash. What is wrong with you, you'd think they have pasar malam?

6) Anti-leech socks. I can't even begin to explain how important No 6 is. 

7) Sanitiser. If I'm repeating an item, it's probably to emphasise that you won't survive without it.

8) I don't use sunscreen, but you know what they say, different strokes for different folks.

9) Electronics - mini fridge, mini microwave, portable wifi, mini washing machine... Ok, maybe it's prohibited, I clearly have no idea, but sheesh, be a little adventurous, will you.

Sabrina is joking, yes she is aware of how bimbotic this post sounds, but her only intention is to give her friends a good laugh teehee.

surprise, surprise

Bismillah.

We constantly make du'as for ourselves, our siblings, our parents - but there is a simple act of kindness we often overlook; to pray for our friends. 

A sincere du'a from a good friend, without the knowledge of the receiver, it works wonders. 

A classmate has been struggling for an A+ in English? Ask Allah to let her through with ease.  

Your best friend is anxious about her upcoming interview? Make the prayer of need (solat hajat) for her sake. 

That girl you saw at the canteen, applying for a scholarship to go abroad? Extend your du'a so that she would receive the best from Allah. 

You've been feeling in the doldrums, and all of a sudden you're the epitome of happiness? Your close friend probably made du'a for you.  

Those straight As you've been getting, yeah? Could be Allah's gift for your parents and friends, those who have been keeping you in their remembrance. 

Really, it makes you grateful and giddy when you notice how delighted and blessed your friends feel as their wishes and prayers are accepted, and you kind of go all 'I made du'a for you too, man!' in the inside.