Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Wyclef Jean...bye bye?
Today the news is about Wyclef Jean not allowed to run for President of Haiti. He has not lived in Haiti for more than 5 years. I think the reason is probably good enough to turn down his request. Principal wise, it is logical that you need someone who knows the country's struggles and pain to actually understand the seriousnes of the country's problems.
Although he is a very popular Haitian, that does not make him fit to do the job. On the other hand, there's only a handful of people in any country who actually has the capability to be a politician. Unless of course you have been brought up and expose to politics....say like Hishamuddin Tun Hussein or Najib Razak. They have a slight advantage based on experience.
Would Wyclef make a good President? He seems serious enough. He's still an OK singer...a President? I yet to visualize him in that position...the only thing i can see is him in that Shakira video...Hips Don't Lie..
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/cb_haiti_elections_jean
Although he is a very popular Haitian, that does not make him fit to do the job. On the other hand, there's only a handful of people in any country who actually has the capability to be a politician. Unless of course you have been brought up and expose to politics....say like Hishamuddin Tun Hussein or Najib Razak. They have a slight advantage based on experience.
Would Wyclef make a good President? He seems serious enough. He's still an OK singer...a President? I yet to visualize him in that position...the only thing i can see is him in that Shakira video...Hips Don't Lie..
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/cb_haiti_elections_jean
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Monday, July 19, 2010
Passionate or Winging it?
I think this is an interesting read:
http://blog.limkitsiang.com/2010/07/19/najib%e2%80%99s-ill-disciplined-leadership/
Why? The way it is written is very entertaining. I cannot help myself but smile. It ends with a big bang – Zee Avi lyrics to the song Kantoi.
I have to watch more ucapan from Najib. As a leader he should always be prepared and work long hours to make sure all the ucapan and the things he says is meaningful. I am a little taken aback that he does not easily form a sentence during his meetings or gatherings. How does a leader gets his message across if he is unable to explain himself clearly? Mind boggling. It boils down to good work ethics, discipline and passion.
Does he have that? I know for sure he has a passion for FB and Twitter….. :-)
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Are you truly happy?
I still do envy other people’s life at times. A bad habit indeed.
In the beginning, there is always a need to convince myself that they also have their own problems, that they have deep and dark secrets, that they are putting up a happy face and that they are not as happy as they seem. This thoughts are to console my own insecurity.
Now I look at my own life and just visualize how wonderful my life is comparing to my own life before. Other people’s life are not my benchmark. I have learned that I cannot be someone else but I can be better than I was before. I have realize that I cannot compare my life with others. The triumph, success and wealth are for us to define and evaluate.
I can be rich yet unhappy….but then what is rich anyway?
I can be successful yet unfulfilled….what is being successful means anyway?
I can be popular yet alone…so what is good being popular anyway?
It has occurred to me that if I could just see my life based on my own life, I’d see things differently. If I keep looking over the fence and see what others have, I would never ever be truly happy.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Berbakti kepada ibu bapa
Hadis riwayat Abu Hurairah ra., ia berkata:
Seseorang datang menghadap Rasulullah saw. dan bertanya: Siapakah manusia yang paling berhak untuk aku pergauli dengan baik? Rasulullah saw. menjawab: Ibumu. Dia bertanya lagi: Kemudian siapa? Rasulullah saw. menjawab: Kemudian ibumu. Dia bertanya lagi: Kemudian siapa? Rasulullah saw. menjawab: Kemudian ibumu. Dia bertanya lagi: Kemudian siapa? Rasulullah saw. menjawab lagi: Kemudian ayahmu.
I lost my mom when I was nearly 2 years old and then lost my father at 13. I have always been full of envy of my friends. In my eyes, they have everything even if they are poor. I was poor and without parents. I was beyond poor.
As I grow older I notice that many of the people around me has many relationship issues with their parents. There are many who has even severed all ties with their parents. It still boggles my mind that anyone could even do that to their parents.
In Islam, we place our mothers high up in the hierarchy of respect. Mothers are women who gave birth, care for us and guide us to who we are. Most importantly, the willingness, the hardships, the pain and the sacrifices they made to carry us for 9 months before we are born. These are some of the fundamentals for us as children to unconditionally love and respect them.
Many of us do not understand how to differentiate our Mom - a mother and a Muslim. As a Muslim, children has the responsibility to respect, do good and take care of their Mother. They are in many ways not responsible to what their Mothers are in the eyes of Allah. If a Mother is not following the teachings of Islam, children could give a kind reminder to their Mothers and never give up in helping them to practice the religion. But a child should never abandoned a Mother because of that. The responsibility as a child remains even if the mother is a thief, a drug addict or a prostitute.
The sins of a mother is with Allah not with us.
Many of us have also forgotten our own responsibility when we get married. There are many women who becomes the barrier between their husband and the mother in law. They are either ignorant or purposely keep their husbands from being responsible to their own mother. Women must be aware that 3 top responsibilities of a man is to their Mother. A womens first responsibility is to their husband.
It is sad that many of us choose to severe relationships with our parents and force our husbands to also fall short of their responsibility as a son. It is hard to do because we are individuals first and we have our own habits, behaviours and preferred choices which may not be linked to what our religion teaches. Maybe time will change and we will realize the change we need to make.
Wallahualam.
Seseorang datang menghadap Rasulullah saw. dan bertanya: Siapakah manusia yang paling berhak untuk aku pergauli dengan baik? Rasulullah saw. menjawab: Ibumu. Dia bertanya lagi: Kemudian siapa? Rasulullah saw. menjawab: Kemudian ibumu. Dia bertanya lagi: Kemudian siapa? Rasulullah saw. menjawab: Kemudian ibumu. Dia bertanya lagi: Kemudian siapa? Rasulullah saw. menjawab lagi: Kemudian ayahmu.
I lost my mom when I was nearly 2 years old and then lost my father at 13. I have always been full of envy of my friends. In my eyes, they have everything even if they are poor. I was poor and without parents. I was beyond poor.
As I grow older I notice that many of the people around me has many relationship issues with their parents. There are many who has even severed all ties with their parents. It still boggles my mind that anyone could even do that to their parents.
In Islam, we place our mothers high up in the hierarchy of respect. Mothers are women who gave birth, care for us and guide us to who we are. Most importantly, the willingness, the hardships, the pain and the sacrifices they made to carry us for 9 months before we are born. These are some of the fundamentals for us as children to unconditionally love and respect them.
Many of us do not understand how to differentiate our Mom - a mother and a Muslim. As a Muslim, children has the responsibility to respect, do good and take care of their Mother. They are in many ways not responsible to what their Mothers are in the eyes of Allah. If a Mother is not following the teachings of Islam, children could give a kind reminder to their Mothers and never give up in helping them to practice the religion. But a child should never abandoned a Mother because of that. The responsibility as a child remains even if the mother is a thief, a drug addict or a prostitute.
The sins of a mother is with Allah not with us.
Many of us have also forgotten our own responsibility when we get married. There are many women who becomes the barrier between their husband and the mother in law. They are either ignorant or purposely keep their husbands from being responsible to their own mother. Women must be aware that 3 top responsibilities of a man is to their Mother. A womens first responsibility is to their husband.
It is sad that many of us choose to severe relationships with our parents and force our husbands to also fall short of their responsibility as a son. It is hard to do because we are individuals first and we have our own habits, behaviours and preferred choices which may not be linked to what our religion teaches. Maybe time will change and we will realize the change we need to make.
Wallahualam.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Tweet from @oprahbooklist
"Unless you try to do something beyond what you have mastered, you will never grow." ~ C.R. Lawton
Sent via BlackBerry from Maxis
Monday, June 14, 2010
Respect
All of us are extremely sensitive when it comes to respect. We could talk about respect all day long. Our dignity and need to be respected is so huge, we use it so widely and at time loose the sight of what it means.
If we were asked to explain respect or define it, we would all be struggling. It is really something we have to understand properly in order to experience the return. Respect can be given immediately based on seniority, title and experience. In order to receive respect that links to admiration, leadership and ability, is not an easy task.
One experience will change the whole perspective of who we are. Action is definitely louder than words. It is sad that so many has failed to recognize this. A relationship with a child can forever be scarred, an employee is forever with negative thoughts, projects failed and money lost.
- to be continued -
Nura, Sent via BlackBerry from Maxis
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
I am thankful .......
I am thankful when it was broadcast that the Malaysians on the Freedom Flotilla are safe. There are some who lost their lives to bring aid to Gaza. My heart goes out to their family, friends and colleagues.
I am sitting here in the comfort of my home in a country which is still safe, have more than enough food for everyone, a stable economy, no war, democratic and peaceful. I do wish I can do something but I cannot. I have responsibilities, family and people to take care of at work. I think my friends would agree that without these obligations in my life, I would be out there on that ship. Even if I am not on that ship, I'd be protesting or be in a crowd of people condemning the Israel actions.
I am thankful for the little change that happens in the world the last few days.
I am thankful that the Egypt has open it's doors.
I am thankful some of the flotilla team is safe in Syria.
I am thankful that Gaza will at least get some help soon.
Oprah did not voice her concern on her Twitter.
Neither did Anderson Cooper.
Unless I miss, neither did Ashton Kutcher.
Obama fails to condemn the actions by Israel.
Kudos to Erma Fatima and Yuna, for at least raising their concerns on Twitter.
Najib did say something though he took the whole day to finally do it.
Again it is not about Muslims, Jews or Christians - It is about humanity...
About another human helping another human in need!
I am sitting here in the comfort of my home in a country which is still safe, have more than enough food for everyone, a stable economy, no war, democratic and peaceful. I do wish I can do something but I cannot. I have responsibilities, family and people to take care of at work. I think my friends would agree that without these obligations in my life, I would be out there on that ship. Even if I am not on that ship, I'd be protesting or be in a crowd of people condemning the Israel actions.
I am thankful for the little change that happens in the world the last few days.
I am thankful that the Egypt has open it's doors.
I am thankful some of the flotilla team is safe in Syria.
I am thankful that Gaza will at least get some help soon.
Oprah did not voice her concern on her Twitter.
Neither did Anderson Cooper.
Unless I miss, neither did Ashton Kutcher.
Obama fails to condemn the actions by Israel.
Kudos to Erma Fatima and Yuna, for at least raising their concerns on Twitter.
Najib did say something though he took the whole day to finally do it.
Again it is not about Muslims, Jews or Christians - It is about humanity...
About another human helping another human in need!
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Life Happiness
Free your heart from hatred - forgive
Free your mind from worries - most never happen
Live simply and appreciate what you have
Give more
Expect less.
Free your mind from worries - most never happen
Live simply and appreciate what you have
Give more
Expect less.
Stephen Covey
Nura, Sent via BlackBerry from Maxis
4 Core Fundamentals of Trust
I have just learned that the 4 core fundamentals of trust is are Integrity, Intent, Capabilities and Result. Integrity and intent makes up the character while capabilities and result demonstrate the competent criteria. It is important to demonstrate both character and competence to receive trust.
I have used integrity in my QA related activity and responsibility all the time. This exposure on trust fundamentals have made me realized that I may have overuse and misunderstood the word. What is Integrity? I have always linked integrity with strict adherence to work ethics that refers to performing the job as per instruction and ensure to achieve the target set successfully. Integrity goes beyond that. It is not just the act of being truthful or honest. The state of integrity is where truthfulness, honesty and respect are evident consistently. Honesty may not be evident at times as it is possible the person do not believe in the matter on hand. Some matters still require implementation because of law, company policy or even customer requirements. The key point of integrity is to consistently do the job as per required all the time. There is no compromise along the way. There are test carry out by some business to look into the integrity of their employees or newly joined employees. These tests usually link more to honesty. Integrity plays an integral part of a person’s character and without this behavior; an employer may need to manage more misconduct and performance problem at work.
Intent is another crucial part of character. It is an act of planning and demonstration of desire to act. The act here refers to various acts – the act to perform an activity effectively, the act of not fulfilling a target and the act to fail any given task. The intent will define the character of the person. The preferred intent is where the person has a positive intent to fulfilling the requirement. Combined intent with integrity, the character of a person shall decide on the first portion of trustworthiness. With a strong positive intent and high integrity, a person shall be more trusted to given tougher responsibility and excel in their career smoothly.
The second part of trust is competent. Competent consists of capabilities and results. Capabilities of an individual vary based on knowledge and training. The higher the capability, the better a person can demonstrate the ability to carry out tasks and targets set for them. Results produced from their day-to-day activity will reflect their performance. Both will contribute towards the competent level of a person.
The above 4 core fundamentals of trust will have to be demonstrated to achieve a workplace which are more trusting, honest, fill with high performers and thrust the team to do better all the time consistently.
I have used integrity in my QA related activity and responsibility all the time. This exposure on trust fundamentals have made me realized that I may have overuse and misunderstood the word. What is Integrity? I have always linked integrity with strict adherence to work ethics that refers to performing the job as per instruction and ensure to achieve the target set successfully. Integrity goes beyond that. It is not just the act of being truthful or honest. The state of integrity is where truthfulness, honesty and respect are evident consistently. Honesty may not be evident at times as it is possible the person do not believe in the matter on hand. Some matters still require implementation because of law, company policy or even customer requirements. The key point of integrity is to consistently do the job as per required all the time. There is no compromise along the way. There are test carry out by some business to look into the integrity of their employees or newly joined employees. These tests usually link more to honesty. Integrity plays an integral part of a person’s character and without this behavior; an employer may need to manage more misconduct and performance problem at work.
Intent is another crucial part of character. It is an act of planning and demonstration of desire to act. The act here refers to various acts – the act to perform an activity effectively, the act of not fulfilling a target and the act to fail any given task. The intent will define the character of the person. The preferred intent is where the person has a positive intent to fulfilling the requirement. Combined intent with integrity, the character of a person shall decide on the first portion of trustworthiness. With a strong positive intent and high integrity, a person shall be more trusted to given tougher responsibility and excel in their career smoothly.
The second part of trust is competent. Competent consists of capabilities and results. Capabilities of an individual vary based on knowledge and training. The higher the capability, the better a person can demonstrate the ability to carry out tasks and targets set for them. Results produced from their day-to-day activity will reflect their performance. Both will contribute towards the competent level of a person.
The above 4 core fundamentals of trust will have to be demonstrated to achieve a workplace which are more trusting, honest, fill with high performers and thrust the team to do better all the time consistently.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Blogging via email
Today I am testing my update from my bb bold.
Today I have a job as an Idol judge. Not really nervous as I am confident I will be a fair judge. I do hope the committee has done their best to prepare so there will be no glitches during the participants performance.
I am worried about their song choices as they are rather old songs. I will do my best to concentrate and judge their performance objectively.
Good luck to the idol participants!
Today I have a job as an Idol judge. Not really nervous as I am confident I will be a fair judge. I do hope the committee has done their best to prepare so there will be no glitches during the participants performance.
I am worried about their song choices as they are rather old songs. I will do my best to concentrate and judge their performance objectively.
Good luck to the idol participants!
Nura, Sent via BlackBerry from Maxis
Friday, May 21, 2010
Self-Realization Before Motivating Others
Last weekend there was a training to learn on how to become a master motivator. By the end of the first day, a realization dawns that there are many things still missing in the way I motivate people.
It is uncomfortable and uneasy to make a self-realization at times. Learning to bow to the fact that we have flaws and challenge ourselves to change is not simple and straightforward. We have to learn to deal with the realization and move on as fast as possible to prevent the need to procrastinate change. Dealing with change takes a lot of mental effort and I find that it does not become easier. The effort differs.
The biggest challenge for me is to be able to change differently when focusing on my job and my personal life. It is easier to change when it comes to people at work. Focus is not extremely personal yet personal enough to make the change smooth and effective. I can think of things clearly, focus on each individual needs effectively and make a realization on what I should do to change to fit these. In my personal life, it gets complicated. It is easier on the immediate family but tougher as it goes beyond. For now, my realization has led me back to the fact that I am not responsible for them directly therefore there is very little need to have a motivated relationship. I may be wrong, for now it shall stay that way.
The few things I have realized about motivating others:
i. Being Honest
To motivate others, honesty is very crucial. Being honest will relate to whatever you believe in when trying to boost the person’s morale. Without this, the words use will not be believable and ridiculed.
ii. Trust
Honesty is part of the act to be trusted. Never ever, make promises you cannot keep and always trust first to be trusted. This will motivate others as they actually see you as someone they could turn to and believe in. The ability to trust others does not come easy for some. This hinders the motivation process. The person must be trusted wholeheartedly to finally get the result you want.
iii. Self-realization
In order to make a difference in another person, a self-realization is important. The change in own self is important to create a believable conversation. Promoting change requires first a change in our self.
iv. Change
A self-realization does not work if there is no action taken. By identifying the flaws and improvements required to change in oneself, it will reflect that change is possible to the person we are going to motivate. Without this personal change, the behavior during motivation session will not be so effective.
In view of the above, there is a lot of mental work and preparation for the motivator in making. In order to be a motivator, the knowledge alone is not enough; to create an environment of motivation, there is a need to become a coach, a leader and a team player.
It is uncomfortable and uneasy to make a self-realization at times. Learning to bow to the fact that we have flaws and challenge ourselves to change is not simple and straightforward. We have to learn to deal with the realization and move on as fast as possible to prevent the need to procrastinate change. Dealing with change takes a lot of mental effort and I find that it does not become easier. The effort differs.
The biggest challenge for me is to be able to change differently when focusing on my job and my personal life. It is easier to change when it comes to people at work. Focus is not extremely personal yet personal enough to make the change smooth and effective. I can think of things clearly, focus on each individual needs effectively and make a realization on what I should do to change to fit these. In my personal life, it gets complicated. It is easier on the immediate family but tougher as it goes beyond. For now, my realization has led me back to the fact that I am not responsible for them directly therefore there is very little need to have a motivated relationship. I may be wrong, for now it shall stay that way.
The few things I have realized about motivating others:
i. Being Honest
To motivate others, honesty is very crucial. Being honest will relate to whatever you believe in when trying to boost the person’s morale. Without this, the words use will not be believable and ridiculed.
ii. Trust
Honesty is part of the act to be trusted. Never ever, make promises you cannot keep and always trust first to be trusted. This will motivate others as they actually see you as someone they could turn to and believe in. The ability to trust others does not come easy for some. This hinders the motivation process. The person must be trusted wholeheartedly to finally get the result you want.
iii. Self-realization
In order to make a difference in another person, a self-realization is important. The change in own self is important to create a believable conversation. Promoting change requires first a change in our self.
iv. Change
A self-realization does not work if there is no action taken. By identifying the flaws and improvements required to change in oneself, it will reflect that change is possible to the person we are going to motivate. Without this personal change, the behavior during motivation session will not be so effective.
In view of the above, there is a lot of mental work and preparation for the motivator in making. In order to be a motivator, the knowledge alone is not enough; to create an environment of motivation, there is a need to become a coach, a leader and a team player.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Friendship
When I was younger
I felt the world is no big deal
I was strong
I was driven
I was determined
I do not need anyone
As I grow older
I experience
Anger
Deception
Dishonesty
Greed
Jealousy
Disgust
Love
Trust
And Friendship
Friendship reminds me of you
A friend who tolerate my immaturity
A friend who was there as I learn humility
A friend who lends her shoulder
When I lost in the battle of love
You were there to lift my spirit
Made me feel I had wings to live my life
Today my friend,
Know that I would lend you my shoulder
Know that I see you as a great Mom
Know that you are loved in so many ways
By your beautiful children
Wonderful husband
Circle of friends
And me.
For my friend Zaleha Daud
Nura
30th April 2010
I felt the world is no big deal
I was strong
I was driven
I was determined
I do not need anyone
As I grow older
I experience
Anger
Deception
Dishonesty
Greed
Jealousy
Disgust
Love
Trust
And Friendship
Friendship reminds me of you
A friend who tolerate my immaturity
A friend who was there as I learn humility
A friend who lends her shoulder
When I lost in the battle of love
You were there to lift my spirit
Made me feel I had wings to live my life
Today my friend,
Know that I would lend you my shoulder
Know that I see you as a great Mom
Know that you are loved in so many ways
By your beautiful children
Wonderful husband
Circle of friends
And me.
For my friend Zaleha Daud
Nura
30th April 2010
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
I Am My Mother's Daughter
She was a beautiful woman with a sweet smile. She was active when she was younger and went to Kuala Lumpur to seek adventure and a better life. This was where she met my father, Ahmad Bin Rasol who was then a policeman.
They fell in love, got married and had my little brother and me. She loves crafting, make her own clothes and even handbags. I wish there was more to the story. There is none. All about her childhood, her schooldays, he adult life, her marriage....is buried with my grandmother and my father.
My grandmother does not talk much about her, there's too much sadness and regrets. My father NEVER talks about my mother at all. Underneath the well built body and the policeman courage, he just cannot go into details of his relationship with my mother. This was evident when he passed away on 31st July 1979. My stepmother told us that she will not betray her promise to my father - My father wants to be buried beside my mother and she will honor that promise. At 13, I did not comprehend the importance of that promise and what it represented. My father wants to be near my mother after death, to finally be together with her again.
I would give anything for a chance to know her, to remember her embrace, to remember her voice, to feel her face and to hold her hands. I wish she is here with me when I am sad and has no one to turn to. I hope I have made her proud and fulfill the dreams she has for me. I hope I am a good mother to my children for her. I am my Mother's daughter.
Bismillahirrahmanirrahim
رَبَّنَا اغْفِرْ لِي وَلِوَالِدَيَّ وَلِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ يَوْمَ يَقُومُ الْحِسَابُ
"Rabbanaghfir Lii Wa Li Waalidayya Wa Lil Mu'miniina Yauma Yaquumul-hisaab"
"Ya Tuhan kami, beri ampunlah aku dan kedua ibubapaku dan sekalian orang-orang mukmin pada hari terjadinya hisab (hari kiamat)"
"O our Lord! And forgive me, and my parents, and all the Muslims on the day when the account will be established."
[Ibrahim 14:41]
I love you, Mama.
11th may 2010, 9:00pm
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Sunday, May 2, 2010
New Quote by Me...
Who is the most important person in your life today? Have you done anything at all to make the person happy and feel appreciated? Wake up and smell the air...bau taik ke bau bunga?
- Nura Ahmad -
2nd May 2010
12:25nn
- Nura Ahmad -
2nd May 2010
12:25nn
Friday, April 30, 2010
Gift of Hopes and Dreams
As another birthday approaches
Memories of birthday gifts flashes by
The green scarf
The huge bouquet of flowers
The perfumes
Branded handbags
Glamorous watches
Beautiful bracelets
Gold earrings
Birthday cakes
Free lunches and dinner
And
The birthday cards
All were given
As the symbol of love & affection
The symbol of thoughtfulness
The symbol of appreciation
As another birthday creep by
I wish the best for those
Who shows me love and affection
Who are always thoughtful
Who constantly display their appreciation
You have made my day through the years
By making me feel I am an honorable person
That I am trustworthy
That I have made a difference in your life
I wish you happiness, more than how you have made me happy
I wish you prosperity, more than what you have given me
I wish you success, more than my success
I wish you new joy
I wish you new experience
I wish you good health
I wish you contentment
I wish you fulfillment of your hopes and dreams
I wish I'll be there to firmly hold your hand
With a big smile on my face
Wishing you another great birthday
Just like you have
On my birthday
Thursday, 29 April, 2010
9:38 PM
Memories of New Brunswick
"Hey, why do you wear a scarf like that?"
"Where are you from anyway?"
"Do people in your country still live on trees?"
When we first reach New Brunswick, we were known as the "4 Malay Girls". I can't even remember my first day. What are vivid in my memories are patches of favorite things. The four of us Ren, Zale, Ana and I really were quite odd. Each with our own antiques.
Our first place was a cold, damp, dark and moldy basement somewhat furnished. The MSD Officer (Malaysian Student Department) sent us. It was freezing cold. He was all bundled up and we were not prepared. I remember the first time I saw the snow outside our first place. I think I have pictures of me in the snow making. I remember having my first snow fight that night. It was the only fun memory of snow, after that it was just too much to bear. New Brunswick in winter is heaven in disguise. It looks white and beautiful but oh so very lethal.
I was the girl in the scarf. I was not the most religious but I am determined to keep my word that I would not compromise the scarf. It has helped me always get back to the right path every time I stray to the forbidden alley. The questions on my scarf made me realized of how unprepared I was. It also woke me up to the fact that I still do not know enough about my own religion. How was I supposed to answer questions on religion when I did not know enough? But I do remember boldly thinking that I know enough…probably hurting some friend's feelings along the way. Sometimes I just get really fed up on the questions, I would just say my hair is falling off and I have cancer. But I did survive the 3 years. People get use to the face and they just remember you as you. Alhamdulillah!
The three years I was there, the most valuable were the experience and the friends found. The most prominent not just in my life but all four of us was Garfield Fisher. He is the guy with the log house and the big fish pond. He has the sweetest smile. I seriously thought he was going to marry one of us! He thought the same! We became too close to each other that we're more family than anything else. Great guy! Till this day! I only wish the best for him. He is happily married to his love, Carmen.
Another great friend is Willy - the person who cheered us up or flirt with us (it never worked, Willy!).
Nawi - our one and only senior from Malaysia, a big shot in Petronas now I think (we miss you, Nawi!)
Fahim Khan - our dear friend, the Pakistani with the most frozen Halal Food… :-)
And of course the guy who stole Ren's heart - Braydon Wong
Cindy Savard - I miss her!
As I wrote this, I wish I could remember more but life goes on, memories are kept, friendship rekindles and lost. I have reconnected with Garfield, Willy and Fahim. Found Zale in the process and looking forward to reconnect with Ren and Ana. Those years in New Brunswick has build my character, taught me valuable lessons on friendship, religion and tolerance; experience the world beyond my kampung life; educate me the value of education and the importance of choosing what is important in my life. New Brunswick helps build my character, attitude and behavior.
Thank you!!
Sunday, 25 April, 2010
9:55 PM
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