Sunday, November 27, 2011

lazy days

december...it's here again, reminding of another year coming to the end.
it has been work,work,work all the while...
finally submitted my yearly report, then plan for 2012 programme
not so fast...i need a break!

another oversea trip? oh no...got to save for Nuha's  wedding
why not plan a cuti-cuti Malaysia to Kulim
kill two birds with one stone; holiday and visiting family
Now got to persuade dear hubby to join our breakaway

my promise to write travel log on last year trip
yet to be done.. need ample time
need to go somewhere quiet and serene
relax at home can be peaceful

if the workload is kept away in the chest, just for december
unwind the stress and ready for a refreshing and lively new year.
i want spa like treatment, just pamper myself
after a hard challenging year

Monday, October 24, 2011

gift

WHAT'S YOUR BEST GIFT?

Turning 50,
I  was rewarded as my BIG family come together again,
after five of my children was away in college,
for the last few years- miss them dearly.
Our Eidul Fitri celebration is complete.

Nuha is back for good after six years in Wellington.
Amin graduated in 2008, remain loyal at home since then.Got a job in I-city.
Nadia graduated recently, got a job and commute to Sunway Pyramid.
Nasuha was home for whole Ramadhan, she missed last 3 Ramadhan at home.
Solihin studies in Sabak Bernam and manage to come home fortnightly.
Bie and Akim are my best chums who shares my day.

Though my dear hubbybie has to commute to Seremban,
our syukur and gratitude for the REZEKI from Allah.
Behold, what better gift for the coming years...

Friday, July 15, 2011

parents' day

29th June, its my parents' anniversary. my nieces was in KB so got the chance to celebrate with their grands. They're blessed with a harmonious marriage, 20 doting children ( anak 10, menantu10)  and batches of grandchildren. What a happy family.

I don't quite agree why they promote mother's day or father's day separately. They are 2 souls that can't be separated or discrimate. We love them both  ; their anniversary as the parents' day is a good day to rejoice.

Never mind late than never, these are dedicated to them.

Ayah seorang yang berwawasan. Paling bertuah rasanya bila ayah hantar kita adik beradik ke sekolah Inggeris. Masa tu ayah dah nampak English boleh membawa kita meneroka ilmu. Ayah sangat minat Ilmu Alam. Semasa tahun 60an ayah dah tahu segenap bandar2 didunia melalui atlas yang jadi rujukannya. Aspirasinya juga membuat  Che Ngah, Ateh, Achik dan Che Rah mencari ilmu ke negara maju. Masihku ingat semasa menerima surat tawaran melanjut pelajaran ke Nene College Northampton, ayah cepat2 keluarkan  atlasnya dan segala kerisauan Che Ngah hilang kerana ayah memberi aura positif. Semasa menandatangani perjanjian ayah dah pesan. "Ingat Aini ini adalah impian yang mu pilih,  jangan menyesal di kemudian hari." Che Ngah tak pernah menyesal pergi belajar jauh beribu batu, balik jadi guru biasa sahaja kerana itulah azam yamg telah disemat. Memang jiwa Che Ngah sesuai jadi guru. Sesungguhnya sesuatu tindakan itu bila direstui oleh ibu bapa, kejayaan sudah ada bersama kita. Wawasan ayah menjadikan kami adik beradik berjaya dalam pelajaran dan mempunyai personaliti yang positif. Semasa kecil , ayah adalah satu figure yang kita gerun. Kalau dia tidur jangan buat bising. hingga dia terjaga. Dia nampak tegas tetapi membimbing dengan bijaksana. Dia tidak pernah beri muka pada kita semua kerana fikiran dia begitu risau untuk membentuk 9 anak perempuan supaya boleh menandingi lelaki yang lebih menonjol pada zaman 70an. Untuk menaruh harapan pada Syam masa tu pun masih kecil. Jadi kami (mama, che ngah dan ateh) disemai supaya berani ke depan dan memberi contoh kepada adik2.

Ayah tidaklah begitu warak pada masa itu tapi pembesaran kami seimbang dengan didikan agama daripada wo(nenek)dan Chek sendiri. Chek adalah satu karakter yang sangat pemurah dan penyabar. Dengan arwah wo, chek selalu kena marah sebab lambat mengurus anak2 tapi chek tak pernah menjawab atau merajuk. Dia redha di atas semua  teguran wo dan belajar mendidik anak2 dengan kesabaran. Memang letih badan nak membesarkan kita 10 orang tapi che kuat berdoa dan kejayaan kita pun adalah dari doa yang tidak putus. Seingat Che Ngah chek tak pernah mengeluarkan maki hamun pada anak2 sebab itulah hidup kita berkat. Dia tidak pernah memperkecilkan kebolehan anak2. Chek adalah seorang yang mempunyai jiwa bersedekah. Dalam diam dia banyak membantu anak muridnya yang susah dengan membeli buku atau pensel supaya mereka belajar. Baginya pelajaran saja yang boleh mengubah ekonomi keluarga. Dia sanggup membantu orang lain dalam kesusahan. Dia pernah berpesan" muka kita mesti sentiasa senyum, walaupun dalam kesusahan."

Itulah sedikit coretan mengenai ayah dan chek yang sepatutny dikalungkan ibu bapa mithali.

Friday, May 20, 2011

teacher's day

"Rasional Hari Guru , selain meraikan jasa dan peranan guru maka kita juga perlu menghidupkan semula  jiwa pendidik dalam setiap anggota masyarakat." quote from BHarian

16 May  should be a day for everyone who are involved in teaching, not specially for teachers in kindergardens, schools, colleges or universities. It's more than that. As teachers we are commited to our profession but building a nation (membangunkan manusia)  is not solely our  responsibilities. We need support from parents. Parents are the first teacher for the children. Informal education starts at home and this foundation can be a headstart for formal education. So I salute parents who can create such condusive atmosphere and guide their children along the way.

 Guru turut membina sikap dan watak, 
mencanai jiwa dan aspirasi anak bangsa. 
Guru adalah:
 muddaris - pengajar
 muallim - penyampai ilmu
 muaddid - pembina adab
 murabbi - pendidik akhlak
 mursyid - sumber inspirasi

16  May  should be a day for everyone to come together  and contribute  in building this society (ummah),   develop the nation and  most important is instil our etiquettes (adab) to the next generation.

Teaching knowledge, finishing the syllabus, drilling for examinations are much easier that  inculcate the etiquettes among the youngsters. This is the main challenge in our profession. We disciplined them in school but how can we monitor them outside. They only spend 7/24 hours in our control, then they can be anywhere! Who can guide them later on in life? Islam is the only solution to this, so we have to be united and make sure our children are provided with good Islamic practices. These Islamic practices will always be their torch in life. Through unity we can be the best ummah globally in our own style. InsyaAllah.

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Yellow A Glow

daffodils, dandelions and daisies

dancing gracefully amidst the clover

spring is here and yellow is everywhere

yellow cardigan, jumper or pullover

even tights and shawl

no more old wardrobe of

heavy duffel coat, dull anorak or seasoned jacket

children are just like yellow

you can see them in shopping malls,

in the park or playground 

and so much outdoorsy going on

the funfare and circus are  in town 

like daffodils,dandelions and daisies

they all come alive again

their giggles and laughter can cheer up a loner

halfway across the globe away from home

i wish my sisters are here

to share this magical moments

i miss the games we use to play

back home in a place

that has summer all the year round

composed long time ago in northampton
just reveal to my dear sisters

p.s remember the games we play-learn -grow  through our childhood
like; congkak, batu selambut, teng teng, skip and rhyme, bola kaki 3, police century
and the best of all is the badminton matches. we're always the champions

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Chemistry Easy The Newman Way

we were little ladies from the far east.that's what old madam newman calls us.
she lectures well and can spot the playful students.
her shouts can be so frightful  and make us all be prepared for the lesson.
we always scored in her pop test and be her favorites.
she had this pop test before starting her lecture that day, reflecting our past concepts.
she inspired me with so much knowledge and resourceful during practical session.
chemistry  becomes easy and cystal clear to me.
so i major in chemistry at university of wales institute of science and technology, cardiff.
4 of us now are chemistry teachers  and still use the way madam newman taught;
teach with patience and passion.
credit also goes to dr white,dr cook, dr furminger, drdewhurst, dr hertz.and our councillor mr paver.

my thesis was on saline solution in our body. i was team up with an iraqi student finishing his master .
dr may moody was in charged. he never smile and trained us to be critical and creative.
it was nerve recking experience doing 3  hours of labwork everyday .
the lab was cold and i was estranged.luckily alma the lab assistant was so considerate.
most of time it was frustrating but courage from friends get me moving until i graduated.

positive attitudes come from strict discipline.

College Days

Those were the days!
it was september in late autumn
that  i arrived at nene college, northampton. 
It was a long way from home. 
but with strong determination and will
i  face all the challenges with enthuasism . 
it took a couple of months to understand their slang
 but it turned out to be interesting  . 
the lecturers are friendly and helpful. the peer group are fun . 
i finished college in 2 years.it was like a few months,
everyday i learn something new ; 
the unpredictable weather, 
the grey sky always make me homesick, 
the colours of spring and the travellings.
 i have been to as far as abeedeen in scotland, 
downsouth to brighton, swansea in wales 
and spent one summer in europe.
 with 4 friends i tour oostende in belgium, 
nancy in france, innsbruck in autria,
mt titlis and lake lucerne in switzerland, 
florence, rome, venice, pisa in italy, 
along coast of mediteranean in nice, bordeux and lyon 
and back to paris and brussels. 
there are 2 small countries like  monaco and lichestein 
which are so like fairy tale. 
ooh ! what an  educational adventure it was.