Hi, my name is Alice

I woke up late today. Hence, I was late to the office. Pffttt...

I dreamt something beautiful the night before. I was in a 'kampung' with Yuna. Yes. Yuna the singer. In the dream, she invite me to stay at her grandmother house. It was a big kampung house facing a very beautiful green paddy field. It feel surreal! (literally, it was)

There were several kids playing around the house. None of the kids I know. I take a visit at the kitchen and I saw a beautiful scenery of seashore. The sea was tranquil in blue color and the sky was bright with beautiful brown sand. What more can I say?

When I wake up, I feel happy. The dream take to escapism that I want in the reality world. I feel like don't want to wake up. But, reality call. And now here I am in the office. Heh.

Ok. Enough with dream.

Later this morning, a quote suddenly appear in my mind.

"Be your own Alice in Cinderella Land"

 

It means, be Alice instead of Cinderella. I am always cinderella kind of girl where I always hope there will be a Fairy Godmother helping me out with my wish(es). Be Alice instead. Seeking my own adventure in wonderland. I don't have to wait for Fairy to help me.

Be Alice in Cinderella Land means, I should have both world. Be Alice who love adventure in a Cinderella Land where hope will come to a rescue.

Perghh. So much of babbling this morning.

Have a nice day.

Domestic Goddess

The title said it all. I think I am! =P

This past week (and another following weeks until the school is open), I am practically, a domestic goddess. Haha. I cook, I clean, I wash the dishes, living hall and bathroom. Laundry and ironing will be my sister's chores.

My maid was away since she has to take care of my grandmother who went for knee surgery. To keep the house balance, I voluntary take care of the kitchen. And it was satisfying!

It is a pay off, since I love watching food network, travel and living and food channel that much. I mean I create my own recipe! The whole family said it was good! Haha. Sadly, no picture taken since they straight away eat the food when I serve it on the table. Nothing much of the recipe actually. But my mum never cook that stuff. It was just a seafood cabonara. but I change it to something light and creamy. :) Next time I keep it posted ya on the recipe.

Ok. Got to go. Need to take a bath and clean the mess in the kitchen. Boring? I know!

War and Humanity

Hi.

Gaza-Palestine-Israel. Not a 'just in' news anymore. It is a recent attacks in Gaza that breaks the heart. I am no good in writing about this topic. Please read the link. I found it interesting to share with.

The least I can do is to boycott the Israel products. I was, at first, a bit skeptical, as if it will bring impact to those giant companies if we boycott them. But, that is the least I can do. And also prayers. I had once read someone's status, "Don't feel sorry for the Palestine because their place is already in heaven."

This make me think, I should feel ashamed of myself for whining over little things. Sobs.

May Allah bless us all.

Kindness, please?

I think Allah granted one of my wish. To be a good friend with this person. We were never a 'friend' actually. But today, I can say she is. :)

Years ago, when I was still young stupid, I am kinda don't really like her. I try to be her friend but the situation was just complicated. To shorten the story, we manage to be friend now and she is actually a nice person! Really nice and kind too. And now I understand why. :) I just feel so glad!

I learn something from her and her brother today. Be kind and never judge. I just adore this traits! I mean, how many of us to actually invite a beggar to eat together with you. I never did that before. And today, I am a part from the kind act. It just move me!

So, this one boy, about 8 years old came to our table (we were in a cafe) and ask for money. What she and her brother did is asking the boy either he's hungry. He said yes. She and her brother offer the little boy to eat together with us. When the food arrive, I can see he is really hungry and eat like wolf. When the boy finished, they said, 'we will not offer you money, but we will pay for the food.' Wow!

Typical me, I will just ignore the little boy or just give him one or two ringgit. I would never bother to ask where he's from, are you hungry or stuff like that and even sometime, I am skeptical as I thought it is some kind of scam. But she did and I feel a bit ashamed to myself.

This makes me happy today! To be kind. Really makes you happy. And Allah just grant my wish long ago. To be a good friend with her. :)

See ya!

Know How

Tired to meet up with my own expectation.

That's it.

I keep beating myself up.

Get away Naz. Get away.

Hijrah

Before I start, I would like to express my gratitude towards life. I am blessed. With family and friends, and most importantly my partner, my sidekick that always support me through thick and thin.

I am excited for maal hijrah. It just what I need to start new. I know I can start from today, but doing it for the sake of maal hijrah will be more meaningful.

Reflecting back on my year before, Alhamdullilah, Allah still gave me chance and guidance for me to be a better muslim, a better person. I may not understand why things happen, but I truly believe, there is always hikmah from The Almighty.

One of the hijrah that I would never forget is to wear a hijab. That is the best decision ever. I know it did not bring big impact in my daily life. But it surely impact on my faith and iman to Allah. I feel I can proudly say I am a muslim because I represent one.

For the coming new year maal hijrah, there will be more hijrah in my life, especially on bad habits. And pray for me and remind me to stay in track, to be istiqamah.

Again, I am thankful for the road I have been through. Allah surely know what's best. And to my dear partner (you know who you are), I am with you through this. I love you more and more each day. Allah gave chances to both of us to correct our mistakes, to learn to appreciate and to be a better partner to each of us. This is the preparation before we start something real. In shaa Allah.

To life, there is more than just success, happiness and wealth in the material world. Always remember to chase for thereafter.

Remind me when I am not in track.

Love,
Still Primadona Klasik

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