Happy 35th Birthday, Honey Cookiedough!

for your 35th birthday, my dearest husband, I’m compiling all the poems I’ve written for your birthday for the past 5 years. enjoy. oh, and happy birthday!

written in march 2009, for his 30th birthday

from the hingus days of penang free
bicycle-ride fun and full of glee
to teen-angst years of mckk
so much work and serious play

need to grow need to get more
off to the States a lot is in store
challenges, experience and such he did get
living life full with aint no regret

in ipoh was the chance meeting
love at first sight hearts a-fleeting
9 years later a happy family at hand
three-boys is more than he could stand!

from penang to kl the humble days
to awesome dubai now he stays
such a leap for this beach jock
at thirty-5 you still rock!

penned by : your cute wife~ with love!

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to mr. khairul, on his 31st birthday, written in 2010 :

thirty years after your birthdate
plus one year in addition
a special poem to my soulmate
from me, a heart rendition

thirty years of ups and downs
plus one year to that
you can be serious, you can be a clown
you walk your talk, you know where it's at

thirty years of joy and tears
plus one year additionally
challenges, obstacles, hope and fears
you conquered all, be proud be jolly!

thirty years of life
plus one year more
with a hot gorgeous wife
and two boys you adore

thirty years of hits and misses
plus one year further
i'll always have hugs and a whole lotta kisses
to a great guy, sweet darling and wonderful father!

thirty years of glory
plus one year too
you've got an amazing history
by simply just being YOU!

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written in 2011 for his 32nd birthday

you're 32 so what is new?
grey hairs are peeking out
don't worry though it's just a few
need not get all freak out

you're 32 so how's it hangin?
your tummy expands an inch
no worries hon, don't go head-bangin
there's more of you to clinch

you're 32 so what's up doc?
forgetfulness persist
you left your keys you mix your sock
but i'm there to assist

you're 32 so how are things?
always been the same great man
grey hair, amnesia, tummy expanding
oh, just enjoy life as you can!

you're 32 so here's the deal
have so much more to thank for
a loving wife that's for real
3 boys whom you adore

you're 32 ok that’s that
enjoy this happy moment
give yourself a nice good pat
for another year of excitement!

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written in 2012 for his 33rd birthday

33 you're today
i always write sweet rhymes
this birthday goes some other way
a cuckoo poem this time

33 is one cool number
because it's double three
i really need to slumber
i'm so sleepy-ee.

33 has got essence
you've lived life wild and wise
this poem gonna make no sense
i'm hungry.

33 is thirtythree
when you spell it yes it's true
this poem may be weird you see
but know that I LOVE YOU!

 

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one of these dudes is the birthday boy. clue : he’s not arab.

 

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me, you, and a cheezy love story—oh, cheesecake!

 

baked him a birthday cake – my marble cheesecake with maltesers on top! he loved it to bits, literally!

 

birthday boy loved it so much, he said, “ok, no more trips to the cheesecake factory ya? ni pun power gile dah!” ok was that a compliment in my favor? I don’t think so! sob sob, I want my 30th anniversary chocolate cheesecake from cheesecake factory!

 

terima kasih kerana melahirkan. mak birthday boy puan norazian – a proud mom with her manja overgrown eldest baby boy. meh. huhu.

 

love you so much, cookiedough. may Allah grant your doa, from the deepest and sincerest of your heart. because Allah knows best. have faith, and He will open the way. happy birthday!

Happy 34th Birthday, Honey!

mr. khairul turned 34 on 8th march. I’m never this late writing something nice for him but 1) never say never, 2) better late than never, and 3) it’s never too late to say something nice about someone you love hihi

so honey, HAPPY 34th BIRTHDAY!

 

we had steak dinner (standard when it’s anyone’s birthday! hihi) at our fav steak haunt ‘butcher shop and grill’ at the walk JBR. the steaks here are delicious, in large portion and reasonably priced.

 

birthday boy’s steak. nyum. always satisfying.

 

kazim & kahfi. slurrp!

 

anong khaleef. nyom nyom.

 

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MR. KHAIRUL HITS 34!

 

 

hey, you’re thirty FOUR,

score,

mi amore!

 

 

 

your wife,

syigim

 

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I’ve been writing birthday poems for him since he turned 30. check it out :

30th

31st

32nd

33rd

 

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Happy 33rd Birthday, Honey!

hey, handsome! it's your birthday, and as always, there would be some sickeningly sweet poem dedicated to the birthday boy penned by your gorgeous wife. *yawn!* well, same this year but since i'm sleepy AND hungry, the poem got a little twisted this time around. hope you still like it.

MR. KHAIRUL is 33

33 you're today
i always write sweet rhymes
this birthday goes some other way
a cuckoo poem this time

33 is one cool number
because it's double three
i really need to slumber
i'm so sleepy-ee.

33 has got essence
you've lived life wild and wise
this poem gonna make no sense
i'm hungry.

33 is thirtythree
when you spell it yes it's true
this poem may be weird you see
but know that I LOVE YOU!

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HAPPY 33rd BIRTHDAY HONEY! do i see a smile? keep that up, tonight we celebrate! steak dinner, japanese unagi or kangkong belacan - your pick! *HUGS*

(to reminisce your other birthday poems go to your 30th, 31st and 32nd dedication. enjoy!)

Islamic ABC Poem

A is for Allah
Lord of the Universe, who is One,
He made the earth, stars, and sun
He made angels to worship and pray,
He made man from a dab of clay

B is for Bilal
Bilal is that tall, brave African man,
Islam freed him and gave him iman
Calling the Muslims to come and pray,
Was his duty each night and day

C is for Children
Black, white, red, yellow, and brown,
Better than the jewels in a crown
Laughing or crying, short or tall,
Allah loves children, one and all

D is for Du'a
Remembering Allah all nights and days,
By giving Him our thanks and praise
Thank Allah with "Al Hamdulillah"
And praise Him with "Subhanallah

E is for Earth
With its mountains, rivers, and seas,
Animals, birds, fruits, and trees
They all declare Allah's Might,
Following His laws, wills, and light

F is for Faith
That which the Muslims call Iman,
Is in the heart of the believing man
Will come from his lip and hand,
Love for Allah pouring out like sand

G is for Gabriel
An angel created by Allah from light,
His duty is to serve Allah all day and night
To Prophet Muhammad (S) he did appear,
To bring mankind the Holy Qur'an so dear

H is for Heaven
God's garden of joy, peace, and love,
The home for Muslim's souls above
The path to this heavenly place
Is faith in Allah's guidance and grace

I is for Islam
A way of life for all of who,
Give to Allah the praise that is due
We worship and pray five times a day,
Because we know it is the best way

J is for Jesus
Peace be upon him, 'Isa, the son of Maryam,
To his people Allah's word did he carry
By Allah's help he made the sick well,
So people would believe what he had to tell

K is for Ka'bah
First house of Allah in Makkah was made,
By Ibrahim and Isma'il the stones were laid
Millions of believers from every race,
Come for Hajj tot his extra special place

L is for Life
A precious gift from Allah to you,
Don't waste it, he knows what you do
Don't chase pleasure or forget Allah,
No matter how little, say "Al-Hamdulillah

M is for Muhammad
Peace be upon him, Abdullah's son,
From Allah's enemies he did not run
Of all the Prophets he was the last,
Islam his message which we hold fast

N is for Nuh
Peace be upon him, a Prophet who was very good,
Allah told him to build an ark, fast as he could
Take pairs of animals and the believers-all,
The flood was coming and the waves would be tall!

O is for Obedience
It is the duty of each Muslim to obey,
The Qur'an and the Sunnah all the way
Go for Hajj, give Zakah, fast, and pray,
And to your parents do not say, "Nay!"

P is for Prayer
It is the cornerstone of Muslim life,
And the devil it cuts like a knife
Prayer five times a day is a must,
In Allah you should put your trust

Q is for Qur'an
A blessing and guide for all of mankind,
In it Allah's message you will find
Of all His messages it is the last,
Perfect for present, future, and past

R is for Ramadan
For Muslims this blessed month of fasting,
Is to celebrate Allah's love everlasting
All day, no food, nor drink, nor evil deeds,
Pray and read Qur'an, to heaven this leads

S is for Surah
One hundred and fourteen in the Qur'an,
Read them and trust in Al-Rahman,
Do you know ten of them that you can say?
Knowing them will help you pray

T is for Tawheed
La ilaaha illallah, Allah is the only one,
There is no partner with Him, nor son
Alla is the answer to all that we need,
Watch your heart and tongue, He knows every deed

U is for Ummah
The Muslim community which Muhammad (S) found,
The brotherhood of Islam made it sound
Allah's laws in the Qur'an and Sunnah,
Are to help everyone in the Ummah

V is for Victory
It is the help from Allah to you,
His guidance in everything you do
Work and prayer a Muslim does need,
To celebrate Allah's victory, indeed!

W is for Wudu'
We must keep our minds and bodies clean,
Because by Allah we are always seen
Whenever you hear the call of athan,
Prepare and come pray as soon as you can

X is for "Seen" *
X is not easy for us to rhyme,
So we'll not waste much of your time
In higher math X is hard to find,
But Allah's path is clear even to the blind
(* the Arabic letter "seen" stands for the unknown)

Y is for Yunus
Peace be upon him, a good man in a wicked town,
He ran to the sea and a whale gobbled him down
By the mercy of Allah he was saved to tell,
His people to become good and obey Allah well

Z is for Zero-sin
It is the way we each begin,
Free from wordly sin
So, don't let yourself forget,
Keep out of the devil's threat!

 

i took this wonderful poem from a site called islamicpoem. many talented poets contributed their poems there, and such beautiful words weaved about the glorious Quran, our beloved prophet Muhammad SAW, and many more poems with islamic theme. check it out!

salam jumuah, everyone!

Happy 32nd Birthday, Honey!

i’m still 31 nyeh nyeh. until june that is.

this birthday boy is a genuine guy’s guy who’s not afraid to scream when he sees cockroaches and dares wear pink. buys me chocolates when he travels and shower endless i-love-yous. the boys can crawl all over their father in play, yet can cower when he’s firm. dedicated to his job, and eager to do more. be honest and sincere with him, and he’s your friend for life.

this birthday boy is doing okay!

as usual, every 8th of march, my blog is incomplete without a birthday dedication to my mr. khairul, syigim style. check out my birthday poem for mr. khairul on his 30th birthday, and for his 31st.

enjoy this latest addition; specially for his 32nd birthday.

 

 

32 Years of Khairul
by syigim, your smokin hot wife

you're 32 so what is new?
grey hairs are peeking out
don't worry though it's just a few
need not get all freak out

you're 32 so how's it hangin?
your tummy expands an inch
no worries hon, don't go head-bangin
there's more of you to clinch

you're 32 so what's up doc?
forgetfulness persist
you left your keys you mix your sock
but i'm there to assist

you're 32 so how are things?
always been the same great man
grey hair, amnesia, tummy expanding
oh, just enjoy life as you can!

you're 32 so here's the deal
have so much more to thank for
a loving wife that's for real
3 boys whom you adore

you're 32 ok that’s that
enjoy this happy moment
give yourself a nice good pat
for another year of excitement!

 

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have great fun and just let loose today, mr. khairul. and this year, may you get that ‘sexy italian babe’, or the ‘wild american chick’. whichever looks good on you, i give my blessings. haha. just as long as i get to hitch a ride…

happy birthday!

Puisi : Anak Padang Pasir

 

 

anak padang pasir

di satu padang pasir dalam perjalanan ke oman
langit sangat biru
di balik balam-balam awan yang bagai kapas.

di atas tanah perang itu
sepohon pokok sepi di hujung hidupnya
ditemani anak-anak kecil riang ria.

ia tidak sunyi lagi untuk hari itu.

 

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 abg long khaleef & abg ngah kahfi (kazim sleepin in the car!)

 

haha. one of my few lame attempts at malay poetry! tsk tsk!

I am 30 Going on 31

don't wish me just yet! i'm turning 31 in 10 days ok.

woo hoo! i don't understand why people refuse to disclose their real age, or berahsia-rahsia - because for some reason, i'm proud to announce how old i'm turning to be! it's just a number, right?

and i'm turning 31!

i like this picture. me - queen of everything. haha. (taken circa 2004)

turning 31
by syigim

i'm turning 31
oh me oh my

i'm turning 31
yippedeedoodahday

i'm turning 31
oh wow oh wee

i'm turning 31
oh heck oh rea-hee-lly

(it's obvious i'm blogged out when i made this poem. huargh. i'm just running out of gas...)

Help! I'm Blogged Out!

sometimes, when there are no words...

help! i'm blogged out
by syigim

help! help! somebody please
i ain’t got no idea
my brain is stuck, my thoughts are dry
i’m lost for words, i fear

my blog has no new posts
for many many days
i need a topic now
please help me find a way!

should i write about those ants
lining up in one long row
or do you have better ideas
any topic i could borrow?

i quickly read the papers
for any breaking news
something i could share
some thoughts, a lot or few

then i go bloghopping
to read what others wrote
perhaps i could get some idea
and make a mental note

my kids say something funny
i should blog right away
i listen, laugh, record and write
whatever that they say!

talking might be good
so i called my elder sister
an idea could come up
out of the news from her

i could just get a picture
a really pretty shot
find words that go along with it
but ideas i have not!

i guess it’s best to write
a topic that i love
food? travels? kids? anuar zain?
or all of the above!

first i need a title
must be catchy, must be nice
contain key-words google-able
put zest to it, and spice

now it’s time to write
a short one is okay
describe the experience or feelings
is there any other way?

i need a nap, i need a rest!
a short break would be good
perhaps i need to go and raid
the kitchen for some food

after a while, after a sec
back to my blog i go
i type, i look, i delete, i stare
still no words out, oh no!

(first appeared in mombloggersplanet. click here for more of my writings on blogs, blogs and erm..blogging.)

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oh, by the way, in two weeks, i'm turning 31. wow.

Mak's Little Soldiers

colonel khaleef, captain kahfi & cadet kazim

mak's little soldiers
by syigim

soldiers should wear green
and must look really mean
we fight, we kick, we punch
and eat bad guys for lunch!

colonel khaleef heads the boys
in puting back the books and toys
captain kahfi makes a mess
spilling water and his food no less!

cadet kazim follows order
making sure things are proper
after that he sleeps all day
and then wakes up only to play!

we may look very small
it's no problem at all
there are the three of us
warn those who makes a fuss

so those bad guys out there
be very scared, beware
do not disturb our mak
and even our bapak!

hiyark!

If the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) Visited You

i wish i had written this. too good not to be shared. read and reflect!


If the Prophet Muhammad visited you,
Just for a day or two;
If he came unexpectedly
I wonder what you’d do.

Oh! I know you’d give your nicest room
To such an honored guest;
And all the food you’d serve to him
Would be the very best.

And you would keep assuring him,
You’re glad to have him there;
Your hospitality would be beyond belief
And service beyond compare.

But… when you saw him coming,
Would you meet him at the door
With arms outstretched in welcome
To your honored visitor?

Or… would you have to change your
Clothes before you let him in?
Or hide some magazines and put
The Qur’an where they had been?

Would you still watch movies
On your trusty TV set?
Or would you rush to switch it off
Before he gets upset?

Would you turn off the radio
And hope he hadn’t heard?
And wish you hadn’t uttered
That last loud nasty word?

Would you hide you worldly music
And instead take Islamic books out?
Could you let him walk right in,
Or would you rush about?

And, I wonder… if the Prophet spent
A day or two with you,
Would you go right on doing the things
That you always do?

Would you go right on saying the things
You always used to say?
Would life for you continue
As it does from day to day?

Would your family conversation
Keep its usual pace?
Or would you find it hard each meal
To say a table grace?

Would you keep up each and every
Prayer, forcing back a frown?
And would you always jump up early
For every prayer at dawn?

Would you sing the songs you always do
And read the books you read?
And let him know things on which
Your mind and spirit feed?

Would you take the Prophet with you
Everywhere you normally go?
Or would you , maybe, change your plan
Just for a day or so?

Would you be glad to have him meet
Your very closest friends?
Or would you hope they’d stay away
Until his visit ends?

Would you be glad to have him stay
Forever on and on?
Or would you sigh with great relief
When he at last was gone?

It might be interesting to know
The things you would do
If the Prophet Muhammad, in person,
Came to spend some time with you.

(Poem taken from Islamic Insight site)

Syair Tiga Putera

if you're my facebook friend, you might have already seen these shots of my three kay boys. with kahfi constant moving and amusement looking at a confused kazim, and khaleef singing 'the itsy bitsy spider' at the top of his lungs - it was a tough shot!

this was the best i could get, people!

the first ever shot of big brother khaleef, younger brother kahfi and new baby brother kazim. a world premiere, so to speak! hihi.

enjoy my syair, a malay classical poem with a sing-song style when read. man, how long has it been since you last read a syair, eh? in your form 5 BM class? dedicated to my boys, it's entitled 'the poem of three princes' - enjoy!

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Syair Tiga Putera
karya syigim

tersebutlah kisah satu cerita
tiga putera permata bonda
alangkah kacak tidak terkata
siapa terpandang pasti teruja

putera sulong bermata bundar
khaleef namanya bijak dan tegar
untuk adik sayang tak pudar
bantu bonda kala senang dan sukar

putera tengah nakal sekali
si manja kahfi nama diberi
bising bergolek lompat berlari
lagak dan ketawa jadi penyeri

inilah dia putera bongsu
ahli istana yang paling baru
nama pilihan kazim yang satu
kesayangan abang sentiasa selalu

pesan bonda dengarlah sayang
rajin belajar hidup kan senang
berbuat baik sesama orang
ingat Ilahi jiwa kan tenang

no words could describe the incredible joy and syukur i feel when i see this photo. as silly as it seems - with kahfi's feet up in the air, kazim's awe, khaleef's cheekiness and mr. khairul's sudden 'interference' - if i had arms as wide i would hug 'em all at once in an instant.

may Allah never let me forget how lucky i am!

khaleef, kahfi, and kazim are my treasures, khairul is the chest, and i hold the key!

Happy 31st Birthday, Honey!

it seems only yesterday i crafted a poem in celebration of mr. khairul's 30th birthday in this posting. and here i am again, penning yet another dedicational rhyming words to my guy, on his special day of turning THIRTY-ONE!

happy birthday, honey bunches. enjoy your day!

khairul : 30 years + 1
by : loving wife, syigim

thirty years after your birthdate
plus one year in addition
a special poem to my soulmate
from me, a heart rendition

thirty years of ups and downs
plus one year to that
you can be serious, you can be a clown
you walk your talk, you know where it's at

thirty years of joy and tears
plus one year additionally
challenges, obstacles, hope and fears
you conquered all, be proud be jolly!

thirty years of life
plus one year more
with a hot gorgeous wife
and two boys you adore

thirty years of hits and misses
plus one year further
i'll always have hugs and a whole lotta kisses
to a great guy, sweet darling and wonderful father!

thirty years of glory
plus one year too
you've got an amazing history
by simply just being YOU!

happy 31st birthday, honey - with great love from your wife, and your sons khaleef and kahfi.

Go Travel, Then Blog!

another article of mine is up on mombloggersplanet! it's for bloggers, and travellers and one who likes to mix up both those titles. so for travelling bloggers, enjoy my rhyming words for your reading pleasure!

to the far reachest of switzerland, or to the neighbouring thailand - make your travel-blog postings extraordinary. make it personal, or make it informative, or make it a picture-travel-logue - but never make it ordinary!

click on the picture to read my poem!


i've not been too long in this blogging business. i just started in 2008, when my life changes as we moved to dubai and i started becoming a stay-at-home-mom. so there were so, so many trips and travels that i didn't blog about.

i felt so rugi looking back at my holiday pictures because i forgot so many interesting details about that particular holiday. after korek-korek, i'd like to share with you some of my holiday destinations, with a few great memories to share.

with that i would like to thank my abah and my cookiedough for all the trips - i'm so lucky to have a father and husband who enjoy travelling!

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where : great ocean road, victoria, australia
when : circa 2004
who : with abah and my youngest si azi
what : most beautiful, scenic coastline drive ever. sepanjang jalan nampak batu-batu besar di tengah lautan - grotto (caves in the middle of sea), the 'twelve apostles' (12 huge standing rock formations)
memorable moments : it was extremely cold, and we weren't prepared in terms of our clothings! however, the view was oh, so breathtaking. cantik ya amat!
tips : check the weather forecast first before going!

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where : musandam, oman
when : jan 2010
who : with mr. khairul, my boys and in-laws
what : dhow cruise along scenic rock mountains, and the high possibility of seeing dolphins
memorable moments : hanging out on an arabic dhow, enjoying the magnanimous sight of the rock mountains. and the sight of the jumping dolphins were priceless! oh, and also learned a new word, 'fjord' which are rock mountains.
tips : don't worry if the dhow moves when it sees doplhins in a distance - they just want the dolphins to swim along with the boat!

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where : melaka, malaysia
when : circa 2006
with : mr. khairul and khaleef
what : historical city which is listed as UNESCO world heritage sites, a magical place to go back in time during the malaccan sultanate period
memorable moments : our first full-fledged family vacation. also, got to know the BEST ikan bakar place in the world - sg. duyung.
tips : if you got lost, ask the locals for directions. very helpful. one of them actually rode his bike to lead us to sg. duyung!

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where : sovereign hill, ballarat, australia
when : circa 2004
with : kak arin (driver), kak laily, and the rest of melbourne msia hall girls
what : an open air museum with a whole town re-created to look like scenes from the 'gold rush' era, where gold was first discovered in ballarat. the shops, furnitures, roads, people all look like they came from the past!
memorable moments : digging for real gold at one of the man-made creek in the middle of the 'museum'.
tips : nak jimat, bring your own sandwiches and drinks. also map your way well as you walk so that you cover every single stop including the comboy 'schools' and 'bowling alley'.

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where : sky tower, auckland, new zealand
when : early 2005
who : with abah, syimot, syidot and azot. i think yong didn't join because she just had baby haqeem.
what : an observation tower in the middle of auckland CBD, the tallest free-standing structure in the southern hemisphere, the 14th tallest in the world.
memorable moments : the main observation level has a particular spot on the floor which has a 38mm thick glass section, giving a view straight to the ground! scary gile berdiri atas glass tu! also, met a group of 4 japanese girls who wanted to take pictures with us! comel diorang!

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where : pulau perhentian, terengganu
when : early 2008 (first trimester with kahfi)
who : with mr. khairul and khaleef
what : white sandy beach, and crystal-clear water where snorkeling is one of the best experiences with beautiful corals and marine life.
memorable moments : well, for mr. khairul, it's diving into a 3-storey deep ocean sea-bed with baby sharks, 'nemo' and many more. also, finding out that turtles can actually swim really fast! for me, the boat ride to the pulau was super-scary - the strong waves made the ride extremely bumpy so i was very, very afraid that khaleef might get flung out, or i might have a miscarriage since it's quite early in the pregnancy!

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where : sydney, NSW, australia
when : circa 2001
who : the whole family, including mak!
what : 'the harbour city' is the largest city in australia.
memorable moments : visiting sydney opera house, one of the most famous performing arts centers in the world, already named one of UNESCO world heritage sites because of its unique design. there's no mistaking when you see the bangunan cabang-cabang surrounded by water.

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where : singapore zoo
when : 2007
who : mr. khairul and khaleef
what : personally to me, one of the most beautiful, cleanest zoos i've ever been to - and that's very important!
memorable moments : naik bas gi singapore! we drove to johor, parked our car and took a bus there. also the sight of the albino tigers and just being there with a very excited animal-lover khaleef!

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so, any trips planned for the year? don't be selfish la - share your wonderful or klaka experience with your readers!

Comment, Comment, Comment!

another posting from me for mombloggersplanet to end the year. altogether 5 postings have appeared on the awesome website so far, and i really thank little mama (founder of mombloggersplanet) for the opportunity to share my words and thoughts to the malaysian moms circle!

click picture for original posting :

comment, comment, comment!

you visit a blog and read the posts
then click the one you like the most
or read a post you like it not
it’s time to put down all your thought

a page for you, a page for me
a page for comments, for all to see
so watch your words, mind your manners,
be kind be polite, don’t be a whiner

you disagree, you disapprove
it’s good to share it’s a fine move
but if you don’t have good words to say
just keep it in well it’s okay

a perfect comment i’ll tell you now
support or suggest, or appreciate that’s how
short and fast, and to the point
evoke good thoughts and others will join

when you read a blogpost, a story
make an interesting observatory
train your brain to think of something
so your comments won’t be empty with nothing!

blogging is a networking tool
use it well, or you’re the fool
make your presence felt by all
leave a comment for one, for all

when your comment other bloggers see
they wonder who is he or she
if they like what they see, they click
on their blog they will put your link!

the comments page can be put to use
don’t forget don’t let it loose
from list of comments, ideas will come
expand it into a blogpost, then you add some

an old favorite blog is nice to go to
but do go and visit new blogs too
new ideas you will get, new friends you will make
reflect on new thoughts, stir, move and shake

say your piece, and join the shout
expose yourself and try to reach out
the blogosphere is for all to be
the comments space is for you for me

but something you must know it meant
not all blogpost attracts comments
next time you know what works what’s not
you can write stuff that others like a lot!

you frown, you rejoice, you sigh, you smile
when you see in ur blog, comments in a pile
to each comment you should respond
your exchange of words can go beyond!

you like the attention of yes you do
now it’s time to treat other blogs too
take the time to go and visit
after you read, leave a comment in it!

~by syigim

MomBloggersPlanet Cutest Baby Smiling Contest

LAST DAY, people! last day to enter your cutesies for mombloggersplanet monthly contest. it's actually the final monthly contest organized by the awesome site so i'm just pushing my luck at the last minute and see how it works out!

this final monthly contest is to pick 'the cutest baby smiling' - which would be extremely hard for the main lady, little mama because baby mana yg tak comel bila tgh senyum, right?

there's still a few more hours before little mama close the curtains. not much hassle and the rules are so easy - so you guys can still enter while you can! click on the picture below for full details on the contest.


...and here's the charming little dude with the dazzling heart-break smile!

name : Kahfi Bin Khairul

d.o.b : 23 December 2008

i LOVE to see him smile because:

no worries no pain
when he smiles again and again
warms the heart, cools the mind
a cuter smile, nowhere will i find!

so honest his smile is
comes deep from within his
comot, busyuk, masam and such
i still love his smiling so much!

teeth he's got a few
all super brand new
it shines it twinkles
when he smiles it all sparkles!

the squinty eyes, the wrinkly nose
all ingredients for a perfect smiling pose
so little mama, this message's for you, lady
pick kahfi as the cutest smiling baby!

by : syigim

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this awesome contest is brought to you by mombloggersplanet and :



photobookmalaysia and alicewonders provide the prizes for the contest; a gorgeous memory-keeper in the form of a book filled with photos of your smiling babies, or a choice of lovely handbags for your daily or recreational use that would certainly make you smile! check out their websites for more info on their products.

it's the final monthly contest by mombloggersplanet, and kahfi's third! you know what they say - third time is the charm!

To the Sharifuddin Sisters

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by syigim

so far, so long, a million of mile,
someone, somewhere dreams of a smile,
i look for ants to keep myself busy,
i wouldn't i won't miss them like crazy.

each night, each noon, each minute of day,
i long for their chats, their talk, their say,
their face in my eyes, their voice in my mind,
another same company, nowhere can i find.

the first is feminine, a teacher so sweet,
but wait till you hear, wait till you meet,
her nuna is chubby, cute and cuddly,
with the H brothers so loud and ever so bubbly.

no words can describe, no vocab too fit,
the second is bursting with charm and great wit,
weirdo no doubt, wacky most certainly,
without her the party of 5 would be gloomy.

the brain of the 5 is in the middle
a princess she has, no wait, she got a couple,
she's the mami jarum too, the gossip queen
sharing things that she heard, things that she's seen.

the fourth one is doing 'time' down under,
a student, a tourist, a traveler, an adventurer,
on trains, on busses, on trams and on foot,
an attitude she has and a smart head to boot.

the clown in the family is the little one,
funny, cheery, lots of laugh, lots of fun,
though youngest she is, the tallest of all,
with her in the 5 life's really quite a ball!

today, tomorrow, for the rest of the year,
i count, i wait for the day to come near,
more gifts more souvenir, more goodies to pack,
another flight home, another trip back.

star light star bright, i wish i might,
see them soon, and the 5 will unite,
friends, buddies, sisters at most,
without them i'll surely be at a lost!

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teringat kat uia, we were analysing a poem about loss, and missing someone. kehilangan. kerinduan. when my lecturer asked, "what is the theme of the poem?" and picked one guy from the lot. he answered, rather unsurely -

"err. the theme of the poem...is...missing."

missing? ilang ke mane? haha. ok enough iklan.

miss you, sis!

Guru O Guru

happy teacher's day to teachers everywhere! especially to teacher syimee who left the high-paying rat race, workstation and desk job to devote herself to the joy of teaching, instead of someone who resorted to teaching just because it's the last thing that they could do. this is a person who chooses to be a teacher because she can, not because she had to.

and doing a very good job at it too! also, most importantly, she's enjoying it. i'm so proud of you teacher syimee!

teacher syimee surrounded by her students in flower costume

to my primary class-teacher puan zamrudah who believed that i could be more, to puan cheah who taught english and english literature, my fav subjects in school (duuh!), to puan hasnah for her sincere care for her students and mr. ooi for his warmth, puan chan for her loveliness that makes lab sessions a little less boring, to mr. cheang for his coolness in showing how easy maths should be.

teacher's day is not complete without this moving poem by the great usman awang. dedicated to yong, my teachers at methodist girls' school, ipoh, mr. khairul's teachers at penang free and the malay college, lecturers at uia and uni melb.

to my just10 pals cikgu syuhada, cikgu elmy, lecturers madam niraku; my buddies madam put, madam aisha, mr. abby ashraf and my uncle rosli, also teacher aida in winchester school, dubai not forgetting aunties jo, jennifer, dora, haida and mohana - just to name a few! selamat hari guru, semua!

Guru o Guru
Usman Awang

BERBURU ke padang datar
Dapat rusa belang kaki
Berguru kepala ajar
Ibarat bunga kembang tak jadi

Dialah pemberi paling setia
Tiap akar ilmu miliknya
Pelita dan lampu segala
Untuk manusia sebelum manjadi dewasa.

Dialah ibu dialah bapa juga sahabat
Alur kesetiaan mengalirkan nasihat
Pemimpin yang ditauliahkan segala umat
Seribu tahun katanya menjadi hikmat.

Jika hari ini seorang Perdana Menteri berkuasa
Jika hari ini seorang Raja menaiki takhta
Jika hari ini seorang Presiden sebuah negara
Jika hari ini seorang ulama yang mulia
Jika hari ini seorang peguam menang bicara
Jika hari ini seorang penulis terkemuka
Jika hari ini siapa saja menjadi dewasa;
Sejarahnya dimulakan oleh seorang guru biasa
Dengan lembut sabarnya mengajar tulis-baca.

Di mana-mana dia berdiri di muka muridnya
Di sebuah sekolah mewah di Ibu Kota
Di bangunan tua sekolah Hulu Terengganu
Dia adalah guru mewakili seribu buku;
Semakin terpencil duduknya di ceruk desa
Semakin bererti tugasnya kepada negara.

Jadilah apa pun pada akhir kehidupanmu, guruku
Budi yang diapungkan di dulang ilmu
Panggilan keramat "cikgu" kekal terpahat
Menjadi kenangan ke akhir hayat

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i've taught really big dudes. and really small dudes. boys who are becoming men, and boys who still acts like babies. so to those who says that teaching teenagers are more pain-staking than teaching children or vice versa - they are very wrong.

teaching is like custom-made for the people we're helping to educate. be it 25 or 5, each comes with their own idiosyncracies, challenges and brand of amusement. rebellious teens or kids with temper-tantrums. older kids who confide in you about their problems or little children who tells you about their weekend at the zoo. students who make you proud by finally getting the A they had wanted, or students who make you beam when they can finally write an 'A' without help.

there's no way i could squeeze the amount of memorable anecdotes i have teaching teens and children alike in this posting - from cuddling teen couples at the back of a lecture hall to a boy who fell asleep as i taught him to read! from coaching the student-emcees for a convocation night to guiding the children to pronounce their elocution properly. priceless memories!

but i have pictures!

with my students on their convocation day. can you spot me?

with my students on our trip to pangkor - yes, that's me in the orange t-shirt!

i really miss teaching. being in a class with young minds waiting to be filled with knowledge and experiences. i love the preparation. the lesson planning, thinking of the most creative ways to run the class. the reporting. (ok, not so much the reporting hihi) the post-mortem. the works!

ms e, please save a space for me coz i still want to teach when i come back!