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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
It can't be a mid life crisis!
Salam,
I just found out this morning that my immediate boss is leaving soon. I was quite shocked to hear the news. He is still new as he came to the centre early early this year. Now, he said that he has to move on so that he can gain other experiences in other place. Well, he received a good offer from the Ministry of Education to be one of the mentor for English teachers in primary schools.
When I asked him this morning, "Why are you thinking about changing your career". Well, he is already has a good position, good salary every month and nice working environment (according to him). BUT his answer was really intriguing. He said, "I want my CV to look interesting when I have more experience in different places since I have been working for this company for 7 years". "Plus I want more challenges". The first thing that came across my mind when he told me his reasons, was "Is he experiencing a mid life crisis?". He is not that old because he must be in his mid thirties. (not really sure the accurate age). He might even be younger than me because if I have been working since I finished my first degree, I should have been working for 10 years!
Midlife crisis is a term coined in 1965 by Elliott Jaques and used in Western societies to describe a period of dramatic self-doubt that is felt by some individuals in the "middle years" or middle age of life, as a result of sensing the passing of their own youth and the imminence of their old age. Sometimes, a crisis can be triggered by transitions experienced in these years, such as extramarital affairs, andropause or menopause, the death of parents or other causes of grief, unemployment or underemployment, realizing that a job or career is hated but not knowing how else to earn an equivalent living, or children leaving home.
(quoted from WIKIPEDIA)
Most of my colleagues agree that we are going to lose a very kind, considerate and nice boss. I can claim that he is one of the BEST boss I ever had. His approaches to solving problems are always flexible and open for discussions. We don't know yet what kind of BOSS that will come to replace him. I can only pray that I can still do my work as usual without major hitches. Oh....I hate it when things change BUT it's part and parcel of life.
Have you ever experienced any changes in your workplace that you feel difficult to adapt to? How do you handle things?
I just found out this morning that my immediate boss is leaving soon. I was quite shocked to hear the news. He is still new as he came to the centre early early this year. Now, he said that he has to move on so that he can gain other experiences in other place. Well, he received a good offer from the Ministry of Education to be one of the mentor for English teachers in primary schools.
When I asked him this morning, "Why are you thinking about changing your career". Well, he is already has a good position, good salary every month and nice working environment (according to him). BUT his answer was really intriguing. He said, "I want my CV to look interesting when I have more experience in different places since I have been working for this company for 7 years". "Plus I want more challenges". The first thing that came across my mind when he told me his reasons, was "Is he experiencing a mid life crisis?". He is not that old because he must be in his mid thirties. (not really sure the accurate age). He might even be younger than me because if I have been working since I finished my first degree, I should have been working for 10 years!
Midlife crisis is a term coined in 1965 by Elliott Jaques and used in Western societies to describe a period of dramatic self-doubt that is felt by some individuals in the "middle years" or middle age of life, as a result of sensing the passing of their own youth and the imminence of their old age. Sometimes, a crisis can be triggered by transitions experienced in these years, such as extramarital affairs, andropause or menopause, the death of parents or other causes of grief, unemployment or underemployment, realizing that a job or career is hated but not knowing how else to earn an equivalent living, or children leaving home.
(quoted from WIKIPEDIA)
Most of my colleagues agree that we are going to lose a very kind, considerate and nice boss. I can claim that he is one of the BEST boss I ever had. His approaches to solving problems are always flexible and open for discussions. We don't know yet what kind of BOSS that will come to replace him. I can only pray that I can still do my work as usual without major hitches. Oh....I hate it when things change BUT it's part and parcel of life.
Have you ever experienced any changes in your workplace that you feel difficult to adapt to? How do you handle things?
Monday, November 28, 2011
Salam Maal Hijrah & 8 tahun. (BM entry)
Rasanya belum terlambat untuk saya ucapkan Selamat Tahun Baru Hijriyah. Hari ini juga kebetulan merupakan ulangtahun perkahwinan kami yang ke 8. Ia juga ulangtahun kelahiran suami saya yang tercinta. Alhamdulillah, sedar tak sedar sudah 8 tahun kami bersama melayari bahtera dengan pelbagai dugaan, kenangan manis, pahit, masam dan lain-lain lagi.
Seperti biasa saya yang memang ada jiwa seni (konon-kononya), ada satu puisi.
8 tahun
Bukan mudah untuk kita disatukan,
Dugaan, perpisahan dan ujian,
Itu semua bukan penghalang,
Kerana ini semua memang ditakdirkan,
Akhirnya keluarga akur tanpa bantahan,
Mendoakan supaya berkekalan,
Silaturahim antara keluarga juga terjalin,
8 tahun suatu angka,
Bukan jangka yang dikira,
Rasanya cukup mematangkan kita,
Mengenali diri, memahami sesama,
Alhamdulillah, dipanjatkan syukur pada Ilahi,
Semoga berkekalan dan bahagia yang dicari.
Friday, November 25, 2011
Sungguh kurang sopan (BM entry)
Salam,
Jika kita tengok dalam video untuk mempromosikan Malaysia, biasanya akan dipaparkan tentang betapa bersopan-santunnya masyarakat Malaysia ni. Tapi situasi sebenar yang dapat kita lihat setiap hari sebenarnya agak berbeza.Semakin ramai yang makin lupa untuk bersopan-santun dan berbudi bahasa.
Saya nak berkongsi beberapa insiden yang saya dan suami pernah saksikan sendiri di beberapa buah tempat. Mungkin ada yang akan berkata kejadian-kejadian yang saya saksikan itu hanya kes terpencil tapi kita tak patut pandang ringan. Kalau beginilah perangai kita sekarang, tentu tak akan jadi pelik lagi bila kanak-kanak pun bersikap kurang sopan.
Kejadian pertama:
Lokasi: Dlm lrt menuju ke K.L.C.C.
Setiap pagi biasanya kerusi di dlm lrt akan dipenuhi oleh penumpang2 di stesen pertama, stesen Kelana Jaya. Hanya kadang-kadang saya bernasib baik jika dapat duduk. Pagi semalam, di stesen Taman Jaya, ada seorang wanita yang sarat mengandung menaiki lrt. Tempat duduk khas semua dipenuhi oleh orang2 yang tak sepatutnya duduk di situ. Saya perhatikan dulu kalau-kalau ada yang akan bangun memberikan kerusi untuk wanita tersebut. Selepas 2 stesen, saya bangun dan memberikan tempat duduk saya kepada wanita berkenaan. Saya faham dan kasihan padanya kerana saya pun sedang mengandung (walaupun baru lg). Tapi saya geram pada yang lain yang sangat buta hati dan buat2 tak nampak!
Kejadian kedua:
Lokasi: CIMB (salah satu cawangan kecil)
Di salah sebuah kaunter, seorang pelanggan wanita nak memasukkan duit ke dalam akaun. Apabila kerani bank mengira semual duit, ternyata jumlahnya melebihi dari apa yang ditulis di dalam borang. jadi, kerani tersebut telah memberitahu pelanggan tersebut. Tapi pelanggan tu boleh je tak dengar sbb dia sibuk dengan telefonnya. Kerani tersebut terpaksa memberitahunya sehingga tiga kali barulah dia terperasan tentang kesilapannya. Tanpa berkata "terima kasih" dan muka selamba, dia boleh ambil je balik duit lebih tu dan menyambung perbualan di telefon. Kerani tersebut nampak macam nak marah tapi dia diamkan saja sbb tak mahu bergaduh dengan pelanggan kot. Bagi saya, perempuan tu mmg sungguh kurang bersopan sbb dahla dia yang salah, tak cakap terima kasih sbb kerani tu jujur bg duit yang terlebih tu, lps tu boleh buat muka selamba lg guna telefon bila tengah buat urusan lain!
Kejadian ketiga:
Lokasi: KFC (sebuah cawangan kecil)
Yang ni pulak, macam kejadian tak senonoh dan orang2 pemalas. Ni baru lagi terjadi tengah hari tadi. Suami saya dan anak2 baru masuk nak membeli makanan tengah hari. Apabila tengah beratur di depan kaunter, ada seorang bapa datang membawa anak yang berusia 3/4 tahun. Yang si bapa ni sibuk dengan telefonnya bila tengah tunggu gilirannya untuk memesan makanan. Tiba-tiba anaknya termuntah. Dia tak sedar sehinggalah suami saya yang menegurnya. Tanpa segan silu, dia terus je keluar dari situ bawak anaknya. Dia tak bagi tahu atau minta maaf. Kakitangan dalam KFC tu pun boleh buat2 tak nampak. Sekali lagi, suami saya yang memberitahu kejadian tersebut. Setelah beberapa kali, barulah ada salah seorang dari kakitangan membersihkan muntah tersebut. Kalaulah saya kat situ, saya memang dah tak boleh nak makan dan tak rasanya tak sanggup nak makan di situ lagi lain kali. Lelaki tersebut mmg kurang sopan sbb meninggalkan saja temopat tersebut dan kakitangan KFC pun mmg tak bertanggungjawab bila buat2 tak tahu pada mulanya. Padahal itu tempat makan dan macam mana orang nak makan bila ternampak dan terhidu bau muntah!
Rasanya cukuplah tiga kejadian ketidak sopanan (betul ke perkataan tu?) yang kami pernah nampak. Mesti ada yang lain pernah nampak macam-macam lagi kejadian kan. Saya bukan nak cakap saya ni cukup bersopan-santun dan berbudi bahasa. Tapi kita sepatutnya sama2 jadi lebih bersopan santun, berbudi bahasa, berhemah tinggi dan berfikir tentang orang lain. Kalau semua nak pentingkan diri sendiri, tak lama lagi Malaysia ni akan kucar kacir dan tak akan aman lagi. BETUL TAK?
Jika kita tengok dalam video untuk mempromosikan Malaysia, biasanya akan dipaparkan tentang betapa bersopan-santunnya masyarakat Malaysia ni. Tapi situasi sebenar yang dapat kita lihat setiap hari sebenarnya agak berbeza.Semakin ramai yang makin lupa untuk bersopan-santun dan berbudi bahasa.
Saya nak berkongsi beberapa insiden yang saya dan suami pernah saksikan sendiri di beberapa buah tempat. Mungkin ada yang akan berkata kejadian-kejadian yang saya saksikan itu hanya kes terpencil tapi kita tak patut pandang ringan. Kalau beginilah perangai kita sekarang, tentu tak akan jadi pelik lagi bila kanak-kanak pun bersikap kurang sopan.
Kejadian pertama:
Lokasi: Dlm lrt menuju ke K.L.C.C.
Setiap pagi biasanya kerusi di dlm lrt akan dipenuhi oleh penumpang2 di stesen pertama, stesen Kelana Jaya. Hanya kadang-kadang saya bernasib baik jika dapat duduk. Pagi semalam, di stesen Taman Jaya, ada seorang wanita yang sarat mengandung menaiki lrt. Tempat duduk khas semua dipenuhi oleh orang2 yang tak sepatutnya duduk di situ. Saya perhatikan dulu kalau-kalau ada yang akan bangun memberikan kerusi untuk wanita tersebut. Selepas 2 stesen, saya bangun dan memberikan tempat duduk saya kepada wanita berkenaan. Saya faham dan kasihan padanya kerana saya pun sedang mengandung (walaupun baru lg). Tapi saya geram pada yang lain yang sangat buta hati dan buat2 tak nampak!
Kejadian kedua:
Lokasi: CIMB (salah satu cawangan kecil)
Di salah sebuah kaunter, seorang pelanggan wanita nak memasukkan duit ke dalam akaun. Apabila kerani bank mengira semual duit, ternyata jumlahnya melebihi dari apa yang ditulis di dalam borang. jadi, kerani tersebut telah memberitahu pelanggan tersebut. Tapi pelanggan tu boleh je tak dengar sbb dia sibuk dengan telefonnya. Kerani tersebut terpaksa memberitahunya sehingga tiga kali barulah dia terperasan tentang kesilapannya. Tanpa berkata "terima kasih" dan muka selamba, dia boleh ambil je balik duit lebih tu dan menyambung perbualan di telefon. Kerani tersebut nampak macam nak marah tapi dia diamkan saja sbb tak mahu bergaduh dengan pelanggan kot. Bagi saya, perempuan tu mmg sungguh kurang bersopan sbb dahla dia yang salah, tak cakap terima kasih sbb kerani tu jujur bg duit yang terlebih tu, lps tu boleh buat muka selamba lg guna telefon bila tengah buat urusan lain!
Kejadian ketiga:
Lokasi: KFC (sebuah cawangan kecil)
Yang ni pulak, macam kejadian tak senonoh dan orang2 pemalas. Ni baru lagi terjadi tengah hari tadi. Suami saya dan anak2 baru masuk nak membeli makanan tengah hari. Apabila tengah beratur di depan kaunter, ada seorang bapa datang membawa anak yang berusia 3/4 tahun. Yang si bapa ni sibuk dengan telefonnya bila tengah tunggu gilirannya untuk memesan makanan. Tiba-tiba anaknya termuntah. Dia tak sedar sehinggalah suami saya yang menegurnya. Tanpa segan silu, dia terus je keluar dari situ bawak anaknya. Dia tak bagi tahu atau minta maaf. Kakitangan dalam KFC tu pun boleh buat2 tak nampak. Sekali lagi, suami saya yang memberitahu kejadian tersebut. Setelah beberapa kali, barulah ada salah seorang dari kakitangan membersihkan muntah tersebut. Kalaulah saya kat situ, saya memang dah tak boleh nak makan dan tak rasanya tak sanggup nak makan di situ lagi lain kali. Lelaki tersebut mmg kurang sopan sbb meninggalkan saja temopat tersebut dan kakitangan KFC pun mmg tak bertanggungjawab bila buat2 tak tahu pada mulanya. Padahal itu tempat makan dan macam mana orang nak makan bila ternampak dan terhidu bau muntah!
Rasanya cukuplah tiga kejadian ketidak sopanan (betul ke perkataan tu?) yang kami pernah nampak. Mesti ada yang lain pernah nampak macam-macam lagi kejadian kan. Saya bukan nak cakap saya ni cukup bersopan-santun dan berbudi bahasa. Tapi kita sepatutnya sama2 jadi lebih bersopan santun, berbudi bahasa, berhemah tinggi dan berfikir tentang orang lain. Kalau semua nak pentingkan diri sendiri, tak lama lagi Malaysia ni akan kucar kacir dan tak akan aman lagi. BETUL TAK?
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Body Odour: Some of our scripts.
Salam,
In my workplace, body odour seems to be one of the topic that we always discussed. WHY? Every month we receive a lot of international students from different countries. Most of them come from drier countries. So, it's quite normal for them not to take the bath everyday because they don't really sweat. They don't realize that Malaysia is a very wet and humid country. They are not use to sweat and of course they don't realize that they'll stink when they sweat.
Thus today, we had an interesting chat with our immediate boss regarding this matter. It was just a casual sharing about the topic. At the end we came out with several statements to be used when we deal with B.O. problem:
Thus today, we had an interesting chat with our immediate boss regarding this matter. It was just a casual sharing about the topic. At the end we came out with several statements to be used when we deal with B.O. problem:
- "It's very humid here and that's why you sweat a lot. So, please invest on deodorant and take a bath in the morning".
- "Please change your clothes more often. If possible, don't wear the same clothes everyday".
- "We need too reduce this air pollution".
- "Other students have complained about the uninvited smell here. Please do something about it".
- "If you easily sweat, you better do something before it bothers other people".
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Lost a tooth: Am I an adult?
Salam,
Yesterday Fathini finally lost a tooth. The tooth had been wiggling for quite sometime. She was so happy when the tooth fell out. It happened when she was brushing her teeth before going to bed. She already knew about losing her baby teeth as the sign of growing up.
BUT the question that she asked was, "Mama, am I an adult now?". I can't help feeling a little of knot of twist when she related growing up with adulthood. It had made me feeling so "ancient". My first baby is growing up because in about 7 more weeks she's turning to 7! Before I know it, she is already a teenager!
What does this mean now? We (my husband and I) have to prepared ourselves to change our mind set when we deal with Fathini as she is not a kindy-kid anymore. She can't wait to be adult just like us when we were growing up. Only when we reach our adulthood, we start to think that "Would it be great to turn back the clock and be a kid again?".
Have you ever think about growing up so quickly when you were younger??
Yesterday Fathini finally lost a tooth. The tooth had been wiggling for quite sometime. She was so happy when the tooth fell out. It happened when she was brushing her teeth before going to bed. She already knew about losing her baby teeth as the sign of growing up.
BUT the question that she asked was, "Mama, am I an adult now?". I can't help feeling a little of knot of twist when she related growing up with adulthood. It had made me feeling so "ancient". My first baby is growing up because in about 7 more weeks she's turning to 7! Before I know it, she is already a teenager!
What does this mean now? We (my husband and I) have to prepared ourselves to change our mind set when we deal with Fathini as she is not a kindy-kid anymore. She can't wait to be adult just like us when we were growing up. Only when we reach our adulthood, we start to think that "Would it be great to turn back the clock and be a kid again?".
Have you ever think about growing up so quickly when you were younger??
Friday, November 18, 2011
TBR: Dinner and Family games. (Part 3)
Salam,
There was no continuation yesterday since I was caught up with my work. So, today I want to share 2 more events that took place at night (1st day) and in the morning of the second day. I hope that I don't bore you with the series of TBR. hehe
Dinner:
There was a simple dinner event that took place near the water park area. My husband didn't know that there was a theme for the dinner. It was a "black and red" theme. I wore pink headscarf, flowery t-shirt and jeans. My daughters wore red t-shirts (just a coincidence). My hubby went up to the room to change his t-shirt when he found out about the theme. He came back with his black t-shirt.
Basically the event itineraries are some speeches, lucky draw prize giving and a karaoke competition. The food? Again I don't want to tell more because it was too plain. We didn't even care to take photos of the food. When the dinner took place, there was another event not far from the place. There were some games and also karaoke session going on at the Pavillion stage. My daughters were more interested to go to other event. So, after we received the unexpected lucky draw prize, we decided to go back to our room. My daughters were just happy to return to the room especially after we bought some 'glow-in'the-dark' items for them.
The next game was for the women but I didn't participate because I had a slight headache that morning. I just became part of the audience and the cheerleader to Fathini and my hubby. The first for the women took a long time because they had to line up and moved according to the number that on the die (a big one) they had to toss. It took about a good 20 minutes before they could select the winners. Then, few minutes later, they continued with the last game for men. This time they asked the men to searched pebbles with some letter on each one and rearrange the letters to form 3 words. The words were "Tiara Beach Resort". It was not easy for the men to searched the pebbles in the pool as they had to dive in and spot the pebbles. This time my hubby's team didn't win anything because they couldn't complete the words. Lastly, the last game for the women took place. I didn't really pay attention to the game anymore since my daughters couldn't wait to get into the pools.
By 10.30 a.m., the games were over. Thus, we took the opportunity to dip in and explore to another pools that we didn't go to the day before. My hubby swam and enjoyed himself in the water while I was playing with my daughters. Fathini also found a new friend in one of the pool. Her new friend, Alia even asked her if she wanted to join her at the water slides. When Fathini (and Hafizah also tagged along), went up the stairs and then came down through the water slides, I was kind of worried. I still think that they were too small. However, they managed to do it and they had the joyous moment. Well, almost it became one of their joyous moment. Hafizah then cried and said that she was scared.
There was no continuation yesterday since I was caught up with my work. So, today I want to share 2 more events that took place at night (1st day) and in the morning of the second day. I hope that I don't bore you with the series of TBR. hehe
Dinner:
There was a simple dinner event that took place near the water park area. My husband didn't know that there was a theme for the dinner. It was a "black and red" theme. I wore pink headscarf, flowery t-shirt and jeans. My daughters wore red t-shirts (just a coincidence). My hubby went up to the room to change his t-shirt when he found out about the theme. He came back with his black t-shirt.
Family Games (after breakfast on the second day):
The games was one of the most awaited event since it was the best way to get to know other families. Since there were about 100 staffs, we didn't have time to get to know everybody unless we've known each other before.
They divided the games to 3 games for children, 2 games for men and 2 events for women. Fathini was excited to join the games for children. But Hafizah refused to take part. She even hugged me tightly and screamed when I brought her to the starting line. So, we didn't force her since the emcee for the day also said something about not forcing any kids. huhu. When it's Fathini's turn, she happily joined the other kids who were much older than her. The other games were for kids from the age of 6 to 12. The first game was to carry a box to the other line and shake their body and bring back the box with a small ball inside. Fathini's group won the third place. For the second game, they had to pass balloons filled with some water. The group that managed to get the most balloons left (without popping them) won. Again, Fathini's group won the third place. I guess winning was not the main purpose for her and the other children because they were happy as long as they received something at the end.
They divided the games to 3 games for children, 2 games for men and 2 events for women. Fathini was excited to join the games for children. But Hafizah refused to take part. She even hugged me tightly and screamed when I brought her to the starting line. So, we didn't force her since the emcee for the day also said something about not forcing any kids. huhu. When it's Fathini's turn, she happily joined the other kids who were much older than her. The other games were for kids from the age of 6 to 12. The first game was to carry a box to the other line and shake their body and bring back the box with a small ball inside. Fathini's group won the third place. For the second game, they had to pass balloons filled with some water. The group that managed to get the most balloons left (without popping them) won. Again, Fathini's group won the third place. I guess winning was not the main purpose for her and the other children because they were happy as long as they received something at the end.
The preparation before the games and the emcee.
Look at how Hafizah refused to take part!
Fathini and her new friends.
During the games
The next game was for the men. They had to stand in groups according to the coloured ribbon given before the games started. There were about 7 groups altogether. My hubby was part of the orange group. It was a hilarious game and exciting game to be watched because each of them had to put on the sarong, put a ball in between their thighs, held a banner (written with "Charlie Chaplin") and then walked from the starting line to the the other line and passed everything to the next member of the group. We couldn't stop laughing all the way when they were doing the tasks. Some were so clever in balancing everything and some walked so slowly because they didn't want to lose the ball. At the end, my hubby's group won the fourth place.
The men's first game
The next game was for the women but I didn't participate because I had a slight headache that morning. I just became part of the audience and the cheerleader to Fathini and my hubby. The first for the women took a long time because they had to line up and moved according to the number that on the die (a big one) they had to toss. It took about a good 20 minutes before they could select the winners. Then, few minutes later, they continued with the last game for men. This time they asked the men to searched pebbles with some letter on each one and rearrange the letters to form 3 words. The words were "Tiara Beach Resort". It was not easy for the men to searched the pebbles in the pool as they had to dive in and spot the pebbles. This time my hubby's team didn't win anything because they couldn't complete the words. Lastly, the last game for the women took place. I didn't really pay attention to the game anymore since my daughters couldn't wait to get into the pools.
I should just stop this TBR seried here BUT I still have the last part. The last part is not about TBR anymore. It's about a special museum that we went to on our way back. I have to share that next week because I need to upload some interesting phtos related to the museum.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Tiara Beach Resort: A family weekend retreat for FBSB, UPM staffs. (part 2)
Salam,
Yesterday I forgot to mention that our weekend retreat was sponsored by FBSB, UPM. Most of the staffs under that faculty were invited to join the last activity for their staff club for this year. It was the biggest event that they have ever organized outside of UPM.
I reckon it's also better if I can share some information about the place. So, here are some of the things that you might want to know if you are also interested to go to the place:
Address:
Tiara Beach Resort
Batu 13, Jalan Pantai Pasir Panjang, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.
2011 Seasonal surcharge:
Continuation from yesterday's entry:
My hubby and the other staffs finished attending the talk by 12 p.m. We were already very hungry by that time. Fortunately, we had some snacks in the car. So, we ate some snacks while we were waiting for him. Only after 12 p.m., we could check-in the room. We were given a studio room with the Water Park view. It was a fairly decent room.
Our room was in Block A, level 3A . (sorry can't reveal the room no. hehe). So, after we had put all of our bags and things in the room, we went down to one of the cafe there. We had lunch with the other staffs and their family members. The food was okay (not really excellent). Then, we explored in the kids room which was opened after that. My daughters tried the sand art. I had to buy the two sets of sand art which cost about RM4 each! (yup, a marked up price). There were other things in the kids room as well but my daughters were just interested to do the sand art.
Yesterday I forgot to mention that our weekend retreat was sponsored by FBSB, UPM. Most of the staffs under that faculty were invited to join the last activity for their staff club for this year. It was the biggest event that they have ever organized outside of UPM.
I reckon it's also better if I can share some information about the place. So, here are some of the things that you might want to know if you are also interested to go to the place:
Address:
Tiara Beach Resort
Batu 13, Jalan Pantai Pasir Panjang, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.
2011 Seasonal surcharge:
Facilities:2012 Seasonal surcharge or promotion info:
- 980 units of well furnished Studio Deluxe, Family Deluxe and Premier Suites
- Kid's play and Sand Castling Area
- Waterfall with slides
- Jacuzzi, Sauna, Gymnasium
- Children's Playground
- Outdoor Theatre, Karaoke...
- Beach Volleyball Court
- 18-hole Palm Spring Golf Course
- Water volleyball
- Table Tennis
- Inflatable Balloons
- Kids Club
- Games Room
Continuation from yesterday's entry:
My hubby and the other staffs finished attending the talk by 12 p.m. We were already very hungry by that time. Fortunately, we had some snacks in the car. So, we ate some snacks while we were waiting for him. Only after 12 p.m., we could check-in the room. We were given a studio room with the Water Park view. It was a fairly decent room.
Since there was no activities after lunch, we decided to dip in the water. Of course we went up to our room first to pray and change our clothes. The other families also grabbed the chance to try out the water park that afternoon. My daughters were excitedly trying the water slides. They didn't even ask us to accompany them anymore but we still supervise them. I guess it was I who had to supervise them more because I didn't really do anything except for wading in the water. My hubby enjoyed his time-out by trying the other pools. We played in the water until we were so cold and the skin on the fingers had started too wrinkle.
I have to continue in Part 3 tomorrow because there are still a lot of things that I want to share about our weekend retreat. Until tomorrow then...............
Monday, November 14, 2011
Teaser: Some photos at Tiara Beach Resort.
Salam,
As I shared before, we went to a place in Teluk Kemang,(not far from Port Dickson). We didn't really go to the beach side as the resort is farther than the beach side. However, there are a lot of interesting amusements in the resort. The biggest attraction of course is their own Water Park.
Here are some photos about our activities when we arrived on Saturday morning. My husband had to attend a talk from 10 to 12.30 p.m. So, my daughters and I decided to amuse ourselves with the place.
The first thing that we did was taking some photos and then my daughters wanted to ride a bike each. There was a place where we could rent a bike for RM8 for 2 hours. They only rode the bikes for almost one hour before they stopped and complained that they were tired.
Here are some photos and this entry is to be continued tomorrow.
(it's getting late now and I'm already tired)
As I shared before, we went to a place in Teluk Kemang,(not far from Port Dickson). We didn't really go to the beach side as the resort is farther than the beach side. However, there are a lot of interesting amusements in the resort. The biggest attraction of course is their own Water Park.
Here are some photos about our activities when we arrived on Saturday morning. My husband had to attend a talk from 10 to 12.30 p.m. So, my daughters and I decided to amuse ourselves with the place.
The first thing that we did was taking some photos and then my daughters wanted to ride a bike each. There was a place where we could rent a bike for RM8 for 2 hours. They only rode the bikes for almost one hour before they stopped and complained that they were tired.
Here are some photos and this entry is to be continued tomorrow.
(it's getting late now and I'm already tired)
Friday, November 11, 2011
11.11.11
Salam,
What's my motive of using today's special date as the title for this entry? hehe. Just a simple thought that a lot of people like to use this kind of date to organize something special like being engaged, getting married, or to deliver a baby (caesarian).
I don't really anything special today. It's just the normal Friday for me. I'm just excited about tomorrow's getaway to Teluk Kemang. My hubby is going to attend a course. My daughters and I tag along because my hubby is given a room.
Have a nice weekend everybody. I just hope that I'm going to be okay during the journey.
What's my motive of using today's special date as the title for this entry? hehe. Just a simple thought that a lot of people like to use this kind of date to organize something special like being engaged, getting married, or to deliver a baby (caesarian).
I don't really anything special today. It's just the normal Friday for me. I'm just excited about tomorrow's getaway to Teluk Kemang. My hubby is going to attend a course. My daughters and I tag along because my hubby is given a room.
Have a nice weekend everybody. I just hope that I'm going to be okay during the journey.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
To reduce the nausea.
Salam,
The craving to eat the preserved fruit and sour plums are so inevitable nowadays. I can't really taste other food now unless it is too sour, spicy or hot. Everything become so tasteless. I know that I should eat more healthy food but the urge to eat the unhealthy one is imminent.
These are my "comfort" food for now:
The craving to eat the preserved fruit and sour plums are so inevitable nowadays. I can't really taste other food now unless it is too sour, spicy or hot. Everything become so tasteless. I know that I should eat more healthy food but the urge to eat the unhealthy one is imminent.
These are my "comfort" food for now:
Any other ideas for a healthier option of a good comfort food for the expecting mommy?
Monday, November 7, 2011
The LGBT issue: A heated debate.
Salam,
Last Friday while I was waiting for the next class, I had an interesting debate with a colleague about the LGBT issue, particularly related to their annual event "Seksualiti Merdeka" which has been banned by the authority. I didn't realized that I talked to someone who defended the deviant group.
So, the little debate went like this:
I said:
Do you know about this issue? (pointing at the Seksualiti Merdeka banned news)
He said:
Yup. Why?
I said:
I just don't understand why do they want to have this kind of event here. It's like promoting and finding a way to legalize their way of life.
He said:
What's wrong with that? Don't they have the right too?
I said(was taken aback first with the response):
You mean the right to feel so proud of their deviant way of life?
He said:
Who are you to judge them? Have you ever look into a mirror and see your own reflection? Do you think that you are so pious that you can put down some people who are little bit different?
I said (I smiled first before answering):
I'm not condemning them as human beings but I condemning their sexual preferences. It's totally against Islamic teaching. Even if they are not Muslims, the other religions are also against this. They need to go back to human nature.
Before we could continue our discussion, our immediate boss came into the Faculty room and announced something. We didn't have time to further discuss the matter up until today. I have to admit that now I'm not comfortable to discuss anything serious with him anymore. I just hope that he only 'supports' the group and not part of them. I can only pray for him to see the truth.
I guess you also have your point of view about this. As far as I'm concern, if we only use our own thinking without going back to religion, we will find so many excuses to say something is not wrong according to the logic thinking. This is not about logical thinking but about your faith and of course how you lead your life.
Last Friday while I was waiting for the next class, I had an interesting debate with a colleague about the LGBT issue, particularly related to their annual event "Seksualiti Merdeka" which has been banned by the authority. I didn't realized that I talked to someone who defended the deviant group.
So, the little debate went like this:
I said:
Do you know about this issue? (pointing at the Seksualiti Merdeka banned news)
He said:
Yup. Why?
I said:
I just don't understand why do they want to have this kind of event here. It's like promoting and finding a way to legalize their way of life.
He said:
What's wrong with that? Don't they have the right too?
I said(was taken aback first with the response):
You mean the right to feel so proud of their deviant way of life?
He said:
Who are you to judge them? Have you ever look into a mirror and see your own reflection? Do you think that you are so pious that you can put down some people who are little bit different?
I said (I smiled first before answering):
I'm not condemning them as human beings but I condemning their sexual preferences. It's totally against Islamic teaching. Even if they are not Muslims, the other religions are also against this. They need to go back to human nature.
Before we could continue our discussion, our immediate boss came into the Faculty room and announced something. We didn't have time to further discuss the matter up until today. I have to admit that now I'm not comfortable to discuss anything serious with him anymore. I just hope that he only 'supports' the group and not part of them. I can only pray for him to see the truth.
I guess you also have your point of view about this. As far as I'm concern, if we only use our own thinking without going back to religion, we will find so many excuses to say something is not wrong according to the logic thinking. This is not about logical thinking but about your faith and of course how you lead your life.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Salam Aidil-Adha- Tak balik kg sbb terkorban. huhu (BM entry)
Salam,
Salam Aidil-Adha utk semua. Utk yang sedang mengerjakan haji, hari ini mereka akan lebih sibuk. Untuk yang lain2, kita sibuk menolong untuk membuat aktiviti penyembelihan haiwan ternakan. Kami sekeluarga, beraya di KJ ni je. Selalunya susah sikit nak balik ke Kelantan sbb cuti tak panjang. Mesti ramai yg pelik bila saya cakap cuti tak panjang kan. Bos saya amat kurang bertimbangrasa kerana tidak memberi cuti pada keesokan hari (7 Nov.). Oleh kerana itulah kami tak dapat beraya secara meriah di Kelantan. hukhuk.
Macammana orang2 Kelantan merayakan raya Aidil-Adha? Sebenarnya tidaklah berbeza sgt. Cuma apabila selesai upacara penyembelihan, beberapa buah keluarga yang berjiran (atau juga sekampung) akan bergotong-royong melapah dan membahagi-bahagikan daging. Daging yang untuk dimasak pula akan dimasak secara bergotong-royong. Masakan pula sangat mudah. Hanya perlu masak nasi putih dan daging akan dimasak dibuat sup, singgang, goreng, kari dan bahagian perut juga akan direbus dan dicicah air asam. Alamak meleleh pulak air liur bila teringatkan suasana tu.
Walau bagaimana pun sambutan Hari Raya, yang penting ahli keluarga ada bersama kan. Jadi, saya nak mengubat hati yang sedih ni dengan beraya dengan seadanya dengan suami, anak-anak dan ahili keluarga mertua.
Salam Aidil-Adha utk semua. Utk yang sedang mengerjakan haji, hari ini mereka akan lebih sibuk. Untuk yang lain2, kita sibuk menolong untuk membuat aktiviti penyembelihan haiwan ternakan. Kami sekeluarga, beraya di KJ ni je. Selalunya susah sikit nak balik ke Kelantan sbb cuti tak panjang. Mesti ramai yg pelik bila saya cakap cuti tak panjang kan. Bos saya amat kurang bertimbangrasa kerana tidak memberi cuti pada keesokan hari (7 Nov.). Oleh kerana itulah kami tak dapat beraya secara meriah di Kelantan. hukhuk.
Macammana orang2 Kelantan merayakan raya Aidil-Adha? Sebenarnya tidaklah berbeza sgt. Cuma apabila selesai upacara penyembelihan, beberapa buah keluarga yang berjiran (atau juga sekampung) akan bergotong-royong melapah dan membahagi-bahagikan daging. Daging yang untuk dimasak pula akan dimasak secara bergotong-royong. Masakan pula sangat mudah. Hanya perlu masak nasi putih dan daging akan dimasak dibuat sup, singgang, goreng, kari dan bahagian perut juga akan direbus dan dicicah air asam. Alamak meleleh pulak air liur bila teringatkan suasana tu.
Walau bagaimana pun sambutan Hari Raya, yang penting ahli keluarga ada bersama kan. Jadi, saya nak mengubat hati yang sedih ni dengan beraya dengan seadanya dengan suami, anak-anak dan ahili keluarga mertua.
Friday, November 4, 2011
Apa pekdahnya? - "Seksualiti Merdeka".
Salam,
Nak tahu apa ke bendanya ni, baca kat SINI dulu dan tengok kat website diaorg kat SINI
Pandangan peribadi saya:
Perkara ni diwar-warkan termasuk dalam hak asasi manusia TAPI perkara ni dah sah2 menyalahi hukum agama. Memang melawan fitrah kejadian manusia. Apa yang nak dilaung2kan untuk dapat kebebasan memilih seksualitinya? Kenapa ramai yang menentang? Dah memang Allah pun mengutuk perbuatan di luar tabii tu. Alasan diaorg, diaorg pun bayar cukai, bekerja dan banyak menyumbang dalam masyarakat. Jadi, kenapa tak boleh bagi kebebasan untuk mereka memilih cara hidup mereka.
Susah betul nak tarik semula mereka yg dah terpesong ni ke jalan yang benar. Mmg kita tak patut mengasingkan dan mencaci mereka tapi kitta perlu bimbing mereka. Kalau kita benarkan mereka buat kempen dan program2 sebegini, apa akan jadi jika makin ramai yang tertarik dengan cara hidup yang terpesong ni?
Nasib baik polis dah haramkan tapi perkara ni sudah dilakukan sejak beberapa tahun lepas lagi. Maknanya belum ada tindakan sewajarnya untuk menghalang perkara ini. Apa nak jadi dengan negara kita? Makin melalut dan makin sesat nampaknya. huhu
Nak tahu apa ke bendanya ni, baca kat SINI dulu dan tengok kat website diaorg kat SINI
Pandangan peribadi saya:
Perkara ni diwar-warkan termasuk dalam hak asasi manusia TAPI perkara ni dah sah2 menyalahi hukum agama. Memang melawan fitrah kejadian manusia. Apa yang nak dilaung2kan untuk dapat kebebasan memilih seksualitinya? Kenapa ramai yang menentang? Dah memang Allah pun mengutuk perbuatan di luar tabii tu. Alasan diaorg, diaorg pun bayar cukai, bekerja dan banyak menyumbang dalam masyarakat. Jadi, kenapa tak boleh bagi kebebasan untuk mereka memilih cara hidup mereka.
Susah betul nak tarik semula mereka yg dah terpesong ni ke jalan yang benar. Mmg kita tak patut mengasingkan dan mencaci mereka tapi kitta perlu bimbing mereka. Kalau kita benarkan mereka buat kempen dan program2 sebegini, apa akan jadi jika makin ramai yang tertarik dengan cara hidup yang terpesong ni?
Nasib baik polis dah haramkan tapi perkara ni sudah dilakukan sejak beberapa tahun lepas lagi. Maknanya belum ada tindakan sewajarnya untuk menghalang perkara ini. Apa nak jadi dengan negara kita? Makin melalut dan makin sesat nampaknya. huhu
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Having certain accent doesn't make you a fluent English speaker.
Salam,
Fluency in English is somehow being falsely associated with having certain accent. At least that's what most of our students think when they first registered to learn English in our centre. They have this notion that when you can speak English with certain accent like American accent, you can be fluent in English. Some even ask, "Which accent do you teach here?". Our response is, "What?". "We don't specialize in teaching any kind of accent".
You can speak and sound like "Barrack Obama" or "Queen Elizabeth" but what makes you become fluent is the practice. Practice makes perfect is always true when you want to be good. So, stop thinking about "learning" certain accent because accent can't be learned but must be acquired!
Fluency in English is somehow being falsely associated with having certain accent. At least that's what most of our students think when they first registered to learn English in our centre. They have this notion that when you can speak English with certain accent like American accent, you can be fluent in English. Some even ask, "Which accent do you teach here?". Our response is, "What?". "We don't specialize in teaching any kind of accent".
You can speak and sound like "Barrack Obama" or "Queen Elizabeth" but what makes you become fluent is the practice. Practice makes perfect is always true when you want to be good. So, stop thinking about "learning" certain accent because accent can't be learned but must be acquired!
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Concert 2011: Tadika Aladdin's Open Day.
Salam,
Kids: they dance before they learn there is anything that isn't music. ~William Stafford
I guess what William Stafford said is true because when we look at children especially those under 7, they like to dance and sing so much. They will learn and remember faster when they sing and dance to the beat.
That's why most kindergarten will organize a big event to celebrate and showcase the children's talents in singing, dancing and giving speech.
Tadika Aladdin, my daughters' kindergarten had organized an unforgettable event two days ago, Sunday 30th October 2011. They had trained the children about 3 months before and did few rehearsal to make sure everything went smoothly.
The event started from 9.30 and ended by 12 noon. All parents and relatives of the children attended the event to give their full supports and to witness their talents.
Kids: they dance before they learn there is anything that isn't music. ~William Stafford
I guess what William Stafford said is true because when we look at children especially those under 7, they like to dance and sing so much. They will learn and remember faster when they sing and dance to the beat.
That's why most kindergarten will organize a big event to celebrate and showcase the children's talents in singing, dancing and giving speech.
Tadika Aladdin, my daughters' kindergarten had organized an unforgettable event two days ago, Sunday 30th October 2011. They had trained the children about 3 months before and did few rehearsal to make sure everything went smoothly.
The event started from 9.30 and ended by 12 noon. All parents and relatives of the children attended the event to give their full supports and to witness their talents.
The emcee: Puan Aini started the event and then she called Puan Rina (the owner) and the other teachers to come forward.
Next: the award giving ceremony to 6-year-old-children.
In the picture: Fathini is receiving her Excellence Award.
Later: Some speeches in Bahasa Malaysia, English and Mandarin were given by some selected students.
In the picture: Fathini is giving the welcoming speech in English.
(yup, I know I only upload her picture. What can I do? I'm so proud of her :P )
Then: All of the children sang a welcome song in BM, English and Mandarin.
In some pictures: Hafizah in her cute little costume like an island girl.
The next event: Dikir Putri by the boys from 6-year-old class.
(some of them forgot the steps that they didn't really have the synchronized movements. maybe they were nervous)
The nursery dance "I like to move it"
Their ages are from 2+ to 4 years old.
(Hafizah remembered all the steps but she didn't even smile and looked so serious)
After that, some children sang "Choun Ai". A Mandarin song about love.
(Some kids remember the lyrics some were just mumbling or pretending to sing along)
5 year-old girls were presenting an Indian dance with the teacher's guidance.
We saw some interesting movements using hands and feet.
The next performance was rather physical. They performed KUNG FU with the Kung Fu OST as the background music. They were from the other branch of Tadika Alladin.
Then, it's the 6-year-old- girls time to perform their special dance.
They were dancing with "Nobody But You" song as the background music.
(As usual, Fathini was among the girls that could really follow the beat and was quite good in dancing)
The last song was AULD LANG SYNE in English, BM and of course Mandarin.
Their teachers also joined them to sing together and saying good bye to the audience.
We had a marvelous time watching the performances. Everybody came to support Fathini and Hafizah. So, their grandma, grandpa, uncles, aunties and cousins were there to celebrate their special day. Next year, we will only watch Hafizah as Fathini is going to primary school.
P/S: hope that I didn't bore you with the stories.
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