Let's not forget our Ps and Qs, okay?

We always want to be appreciated, but do we appreciate others just as much?

Let's think about this together k? =)

You know... at times we think too much about ourselves, we forget about others. When actually we're living this life with Allah's grace and with the help of the people around us - our family, teachers, friends... even strangers whom we have just met. Fact is, we're here to help each other and spread whatever happiness that we have. It's not that hard, actually, to say please when we need someone's help. And it's not difficult too, to express our appreciation to the person who has helped us. 

You just spend an extra split second to say that 'please' and 'thank you', but it brings much happiness to the person who receives it. And as that happens, the love grows. Because these words touches the heart. Ihtiraam, or respect, simply blooms. When a grumpy person says thank you, it already sounds nice. ... but when you can feel that it is said with much sincerity, it becomes unforgettable and you just can't resist the temptation to smile. =) 

You choose how you want to say it. 

Please. Tolong. Min fadhlik.

Thank you. Te-ri-maaa kasih! Or... a simple Syukran.

Remember... it's not forgetting the little little things that matter most, actually.

May Allah guide us all. Saaayang semuanya! =)

Dingin

Sang Bayu,

Mengapa semalam dan kelmarin kau tidak berpuput? Dan pagi ini kau bertiup lemah, seakan membawa seribu satu kesedihan. Hati menjadi semakin sayu...

Sang Bayu, 

Katakan padanya aku sudah mula faham erti pengorbanan yang dilakukan. Pedih... tapi aku akan bertahan demi kebaikan. Kalau itu yang membawa kami semua ke arah keredhaanNya. 

Sang Bayu,

Benar kan kata Tuhan kita... bahawa kita akan merasai kemanisan jika kita tabah menghadapi ujian? Benar kan? 

Sang Bayu, 

Pesankan juga padanya agar kuatkan pergantungan pada Allah... agar menyerahkan segalanya pada Allah untuk aturkan yang terbaik buat kami. Segala pengorbanan perlu diniatkan kerana Allah dan demi kekuatan iman. Kalau tidak, semuanya akan sia-sia...

Sang Bayu,

Tidak salah kan kalau aku menunggu? Menunggu rahmat Allah. Menunggu khabar indah daripadaNya. Dan pada satu hari... andai Allah izinkan pertemuan, katakanlah kesudianmu duhai Sang Bayu, untuk menjadi perantaraan; menyampaikan kegembiraan buat kami.

Sang Bayu,

Sampaikanlah semua ini padanya... tak mengapa Sang Bayu, tangisan ini akan reda nanti. Pergilah Sang Bayu...

It'll be soon

I just realized that it's already June. 

And in about 60 days or so I'll be at the airport, saying goodbye to my family, teachers and friends. Alhamdulillah, fa birahmatihi wa fadhlihil 'azhiim, I have always had wonderful people around me... I appreciate all of them being here. =)

I actually wanted to write about my preparations for Al-Azhar, but suddenly I feel like writing about my family.

I love my family. My parents who have shaped my morals and beliefs. My brother who has given me much... joy and laughter (??). My mum says that both she and my dad are far from perfection, but I have learnt a lot from them. And until now, I continue learning. Things go wrong during certain occassions, but the love is still there insyaAllah. Sometimes I envy those with perfect families; those who have highly educated parents and excellent reputation. For some reason, people keep thinking that my family are high achievers. They go 'Huh?' when they know that my dad is a machinist. ("Machinist? Ape tu? Macam mechanic?" >__< ) And some don't even believe their eyes when they see me around with him. We're different, in terms of character. But he is still my father and I always remind myself of the things he has done for me.

I would say that my family isn't like most families here in Singapore. Our idea of an outing together isn't going to the movies. Or even going to nice restaurants like Sakura or Swensen's. The last time we went for a holiday was around 12 years ago. We find much happiness just by taking the SBS bus and going to NTUC together, then settling for two extra value meals at McDonald's (it's not always we get to drink Coke!). It's the little things that make us happy. The interesting sights that greet us when we go out. Spending time together and lazing around on Sundays. Or even the sound of someone shamelessly breaking wind in the living room. ( =D )

Yes, we're not like others...

I don't exactly know why my little heart envies other people. But that's just how it is. Sometimes, I feel that there's just something so appealing about having outstanding family members. 

It's not important, is it? I know. So when it comes, I just push away that thought, far far away.

I'm sure that your family is better than mine. Even so...


I love my family. I really do. =)