Tuan Guru Nik Aziz Nik Mat: Ulama& Pemimpin Yang Tiada Gantinya

Perginya seorang ikon hebat, seorang ulama dan pemimpin yang tiada galang-gantinya. Seorang yang sgt sederhana, sgt tawadduk, sepanjang hayatnya dihabiskan untuk memperjuangkan agama. Walau pernah menjadi Menteri Besar Kelantan selama 23 tahun, dia tetap memilih utk hidup sederhana, tanpa rumah besar dan mewah, juga protokol ketat utk rakyat berjumpa dengan dia.

Saya tak pandai menilai politik. Selalunya mual rasanya bila membaca tentang politik. Tapi untuk Tuan Guru Nik Aziz, kekaguman saya adalah kerana cara hidupnya yang sederhana. Sedih bila memikirkan masih ramai yg mencaci dan menghina dia, yang kata mereka, dia hidup zuhud tu lakonan semata, padahal mengumpul harta sebanyak2nya secara diam2. In my personal view, berapa lama seseorang tu boleh berlakon? Takkan mampu berlakon sepanjang hayatnya 84 tahun? 

I believe he was what he was.....dia mungkin bukan manusia yang maksum, bersih tanpa sebarang dosa tapi dia adalah hamba Allah yang saya percaya ikhlas dalam perjuangannya...yang memang mengharapkan hanya syurga Allah menjadi ganjarannya. Bukan kesenangan dan kemewahan kehidupan dunia.

Semoga Allah ampunkan dosa2nya dan merahmatinya, serta dikurniakan ganjaran yang tinggi atas kebaikan yang telah dilakukan.

Al-fatihah.

Route To Fitness: Pilates + Yoga Exercise Video

Dear blog,

Motivators say in order for you to achieve your goal, you have to keep talking about it.

So this what I am doing now, I would like to keep myself reminded that I am in the process of losing weight and being fit. And I have to be serious and committed. 

I've been not been doing my walking exercise for 2 weeks now. Again, my commitments to my family making it difficult for me to come home late in the evening. Cik HB is busy with his work and somebody has to fetch the kids from school/babysitter on time. 

BUT good news is...I am still doing exercise. Yeay!!

I am now doing yoga+pilates from Youtube exercise video. It's a 42 minutes-video and easy to follow. Previously I did pilates based on another video but I became bored with it eventually. I guess I always have to change to another video when I am bored with the current one.

I've started since Wednesday last week and been doing every day until yesterday, except for Sunday. I really have to force myself doing it, if not I would end up skipping it and back to square one. Plus, it isn't easy doing it with kids around. Distractions always there!

So this is the video I am currently using now.

Belon Sabun di Taman Tasik Proton City

Balik Tg. Malim minggu lepas, kami sempat bawak anak2/anak2 sedara pegi Taman Tasik Proton City. Dah lama tak kesini, sbb every time balik Tg. Malim banyak sgt hal campur malas nak dtg sini. Tempat ni sebenarnya cantik dan aman damai. Sebab terletak di Proton City yang tak berapa nak maju tapi view sgt indah berlatar belakangkan banjaran Titiwangsa. Pelik jugak juga kenapa pekan Tg. Malim dan Proton City tak maju2 walaupun Proton City dah lebih 10 tahun dibuka. 

Proton City ni kalau ikut areanya mmg sangat besar tapi malangnya penduduk tak berapa nak ada. Maybe ramai yg bekerja ngan Proton or UPSI memilih utk tinggal di Lembah Kelang memandangkan jarak KL-Tg. Malim tak jauh mana. Sebab nak duduk kat pekan Tg. Malim mmg tak meriah la, nak beli barang2 pon tak banyak choice.

Berbalik kepada Taman Tasik Proton City, alhamdulilah ada la jugak taman utk org2 Tg. Malim berekreasi. Kat sini ada beberapa biji banglo yang cantik rekabentuknya, sayangnya dah terbiar kosong. Tak tahu la samada harganya terlalu mahal atau pun pemilik asal dah berpindah. Dulu2 macam ada nampak penghuni. 

Anyway, sampai2 kat sini, kami tgk ramai org main belon sabun. So kami terus approach org yg jual belon sabun tu. Satu bekas sabun dia jual RM2, yg gelung belon dia kasi pinjam percuma saja. Kebetulan masa tu ada 4 btg, dia pon kata boleh la guna empat2 tu (kami ada 5 kanak2 masa tu).

Cantik kan view kat sini? I really like the idea main belon sabun atas rumput instead atas pasir. Kat Melaka ada tempat gak main belon sabun tapi kat Pantai Klebang. Tapi main belon sabun kat pasir pantai sgt la merimaskan. Nanti sure pasir melekat2!

Kat sini main layang2 pon best sbb angin kuat

Berebut2 nak celup sabun

Insyirah sgt excited. Tempat wajib berkunjung lepas ni kalau balik Tg. Malim

9 Things To Say To Yourself When You Fall Off The Bandwagon

Looking for weight loss motivation?

I AM.

Here are some quotes copied from Prevention.com

We all make mistakes, especially when it comes to staying healthy. But whether you missed a week (or more) of workouts or totally blew your diet, all it takes to get back on track is a little motivation, says fitness expert Chris Freytag. That's why she surrounds herself with inspirational thoughts—they cover her office walls, her bathroom mirror, and even her T-shirts. "When I read them, they help me channel positive thoughts and energy," she says. "I just love the reminder to keep thinking positive!" 

"Being defeated is only a temporary condition. Giving up is what makes it permanent." –Marilyn vos Savant

You meant to just grab a cup of coffee on your way to work this morning, but that scone lookedso good. When you give into a craving, you might be tempted to toss the entire day's eating plan out the window, but don't throw in the towel just yet. You have plenty of opportunities to get back on track—it's not too late to make today a success.

"Strive for progress, not perfection."

So you pushed snooze one too many times this morning (check out why you're tired all the time) and had to skip your workout. While you probably feel like kicking yourself, remember that everything doesn't depend on this one workout. Tomorrow is another chance to reach your goal. And when you look back in a few months and see how far you've come, you're not even going to remember that one time you didn’t make it to the gym. We promise.

"Fall down 7 times, get up 8. Don't give up!"

We've talked to thousands of women about their weight loss journeys, and 9 times out of 10, it wasn't their first (or second, or third…) time around. If you tried eating clean and just couldn't stick with it, or if that new gym routine really doesn't fit with your busy schedule, don't sweat it. You can always try again—this time might be when things really click.

"Yes, you can! The road may be bumpy, but stay committed to the process."

You've been following your workout routine for weeks when suddenly, you throw your back out (again). Unfortunately, injuries are just part of life. But just because you might not be able to work out for a few days doesn't mean you need to turn into a couch potato. Go for an easy walk, and then take the time you would have spent at the gym and use it to cook yourself a nutritious meal. A healthy lifestyle is made up of a bunch of little things, so don't give up when one area hits a roadblock.

"Optimist: Someone who figured out that taking a step backward after taking a step forward isn't a disaster, it's more like a cha-cha."

The number on the scale might go up and down every other day, but that's OK—this journey's about living a healthier, happier life, not just about fitting into a certain dress size. We've all got to deal with setbacks, whether it's missing a workout when we're sick or having to grab something from the vending machine when there's no time for lunch. Keep your eyes on your long-term goals. 

"The struggle you're in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow."

So you planned on squeezing in a workout during lunch, but you just got handed a major assignment and won't be able to leave your desk. Yes, it's frustrating, but there's nothing you can do about life's little surprises. Instead of worrying about the things you can't change, focus on what you can. Maybe that means getting up 30 minutes earlier tomorrow morning to hit the gym, or making do with a 10-minute walk. Either way, don't let one little hurdle stand in your way.

"It's how you handle the mistakes that creates your success."

You stuck with your healthy eating plan all day—that is, until you came home after work and couldn't help but inhale a block of cheese while you made dinner. Instead of beating yourself up, look at this as a chance for improvement: Now that you know when you're most likely to give in to cravings, be prepared. Bring a healthy snack for the drive home, like these portable snacks packed with protein, so you don't hit the house starving.

"Stay committed to your decisions, but stay flexible in your approach." –Tony Robbins

The commitment to being healthier is completely up to you, but that doesn't mean you can control every little thing along the way. Sure, you can eat clean when you're in charge of the menu—but what about when you visit your in-laws, who don't eat anything that isn't straight from a package? Instead of freaking out because you won't be able to follow your diet, commit to getting back on track tomorrow, and remind yourself that cheesy potatoes are not worth a panic attack.

"If you stumble, make it part of the dance."

So you've decided to try your hand at the Paleo diet—but a few days in, you realize that there's just no way you can give up your coffee creamer. Instead of scrapping the entire plan, look at the big picture: If that one tiny concession will help make the rest of the diet work for you, then go for it! Figure out what works best for you and your body, and then stick with it. 

Abah's 71th Birthday

Alhamdulilah, ayahanda tersayang  menyambut harijadinya yang ke 71 minggu lepas.

Baru2 ni kami agak risau sbb Abah secara tiba2 pening kepala dan nak pitam. In general, Abah dikira agak baik kesihatannya walaupun ada darah tinggi dan kencing manis. Setakat ini Abah belum pernah la lagi dimasukkan ke hospital disebabkan penyakitnya tu. But at his age, kena la amik extra precaution. Mujur la masa tu adik lelaki saya ada balik ke kampung so dia la bawak Abah ke klinik. Doktor kata tekanan darah Abah was 200/90! Tinggi betul!

Tapi doktor kata tak perlu la masuk wad, cuma perlu makan ubat on time dan berehat. Kami rasa sbb Abah banyak sangat keluar bermotosikal tambah pulak cuaca panas skrg maybe tu la sbbnya tekanan darah tinggi. Alhamdulilah, lepas tu Abah banyak berehat kat rumah dan atas usaha sorang lagi adik, dipasangnya air-cond dirumah Mak Abah utk keselesaan diorg berdua, maka Abah nampaknya semakin sihat.

Sempena birthday Abah, kami balik beramai2 nak celebrate birthday dia. Walaupun 2 anak x dpt balik, 7 org campur keluarga masing2 pon dah cukup meriah. Kami buat BBQ kat rumah kakak sulung. 

Abah's happy face celebrating birthday with his children and grandchildren. I read that old folks mmg seronok bila dikelilingi oleh anak cucu mereka, so kepada mereka yang masih ada ibu-bapa rajin2 la menjenguk mereka sementara mereka masih ada. Gembirakan hati mereka mengikut kemampuan kita seadanya. Inilah kami adik-beradik cuba ingat selalu dan mengingatkan satu sama lain.

Canggih tak cara kami ber-BBQ? Tak yah guna kipas tangan, guna kipas angin terus :)

Antara menu yang disajikan...

Seafood aglio-olio spaghetti

Garden salad

Serius je muka Mak Abah :)

Didoakan semoga Mak Abah dipanjangkan umur, dimurahkan rezeki, 

sihat sejahtera dan dirahmati Allah sentiasa. 

Mcm2 aksi cucu2 Opah dan Atuk dan si bongsu tu :)

Ideas for Entry Hall Deco

Salam Isnin semua!

Mokcik pagi ni agak kepenatan sedikit. Maklum la semalam walaupun cuti mokcik tetap banyak urusan - urusan rumahtangga yg tak abis2. Pagi2 dah keluar ke pasar mencari ikan/ayam. Lepas pasar gi Family Store beli sayur/buah/barang2 dapur. Dah Family Store satu bangunan ngan Parkson, ronda Parkson pula. Dari nak beli cuma sandal utk Insyirah dah terbeli benda lain pulak!

Balik rumah dah pukul 2. Basuh cuci ikan/ayam segala then masak for lunch (kami mkn lunch kul 4 ptg!). Berehat sekejap sambung pulak kemas dapur dan buat kek Victoria Sandwich. Prepare dinner pulak. Malam pulak menggosok baju dari pukul 9 sampai 11.30 malam.

Phewwww..memang penat rasanya. 

Mujur pagi keje tak sibuk sangat. So nak cari angin nak buat keje, mokcik merayap kat Houzz.com cari inspirasi nak hias rumah. Dah lama ingat nak buat something with the entry hall yg plain dan jadi tempat longgokan beg2 anak2. Tp mcm selalu mokcik ckp, kami kalau nak buat satu2 projek kena menabung dulu. Tak mampu la nak terus beli apa yg dihajati sepantas kilat.

So these are photos saya berkenan dari Houzz yg mungkin boleh jadi inspirasi utk entry hall rumah kami:

Contemporary Hall by Other Metro Interior Designers & Decorators angela varela cunha

I love the idea of console table tapi ada lah lebih baik letak cabinet yg boleh berfungsi jadi tempat sorok beg2 sikembar..Even kalau guna console table pon, atasnya tak boleh la ada deco yg begitu banyak. Semak nampak dan siapa pulak yg rajin nak sapu habuk selalu kan?

Traditional Entry by Phoenix Architects & Building Designers Candelaria Design Associates

Like the cabinet in the photo. Kami dah survey cabinet yg bersesuaian dengan konsep. Tapi harganya boleh tahan mahal jugak sbb yang kami berkenan tu kat kedai perabot jati. Tu yang kena menabung tu :). Masih lagi mencari2 cabinet lain jugak yg lebih moden design nya dan kalau boleh lebih murah lagi.

Rustic Entry by San Francisco Architects & Building Designers Mark English Architects, AIA

Kalau boleh something like this...tapi tak nak la rustic sgt.

Contemporary Entry by New York Architects & Building Designers Steffani Aarons

The cabinet is lovely...but the wall paper is all wrong!

Modern Hall by New York Interior Designers & Decorators Thom Filicia Inc.

Kemasnya la....

Kak Chik yg Cakap Banyak :)

Sedar tak sedar, our little Insyirah is going to be 3 years old in less than 2 months time. She's getting wittier day by day and growing up so fast! Aksinya dan kata2 sgt la menghiburkan hati tapi saya jarang la sempat nak rekodkan video aksinya. Masa tu la bateri hp nyawa2 ikan or dead! Or I am too busy to catch it. Kagum dgn mak2 yg selalu sempat rakamkan aksi2 comel anak2 mereka. Maybe I am not sentimental  and determined enough to capture all those moments. 

She is now very good at conversation and knows quite a lot of vocabs. Yang tak tahan, dia panggil kami suami isteri "Mama-Papa" instead "Ummi-Abah". Tak tahu la mana belajar but she's so persistent in calling us that walaupun kakak2 marah...hehehe. And sbb selalu x sempat nak rakamkan aksi2 comel dia, maka nak bercerita je la kat sini buat kenangan di masa depan. Nanti dia dah besar, it's gonna be a sweet memories of her.

Drama 1:

She is playing with her cookery toy sets. Then she came to her Abah and offered him a cup of coffee.

Syira: Papa, kopi (hulur set cawan and piring)

Abah: Oh, sedapnya (sambil pura2 minum)

Syira: Memang la! 

Set cookery ni makcik babysitter dia belikan. Insyirah memang sangat disayangi oleh babysitter and family so dia dilayan mcm cucu sendiri. Selalu dapat toys and baju2 from them. Alhamdulilah. Makcik ckp kalau Insyirah tak datang, makcik sunyi takde kawan nak sembang....hehehe

Drama 2:

I was driving around Durian Tunggal and Insyirah as usual will ask me a lot of questions:

Syira: Mama, kita kat mana?
Ummi: Kat Durian Tunggal
Syira: Hah? duyan? Nak..nak..nak...

Hahaha...ni la respon budak kecik hantu durian. Dia mmg suka sgt durian. Kalau dpt makan durian, berketul2 dia ngadap. Kalau beli durian crepe, satu dia punya sorang, padahal satu biji durian crepe ikut standard yg dijual kat kiosk Mydin tu besar la jugak!

Takde lak gambar makan durian, makan spaghetti ada la :)