I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day. I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage. I would have talked less and listened more. I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained or the sofa faded. I would have eaten the popcorn in the 'good' living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace. I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth. I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed. I would have sat on the lawn with my children and not worried about grass stains. I would have cried and laughed less while watching television and more while watching life. I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn't show soil, or was guaranteed to last a lifetime. Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I'd have cherished every moment and realized that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle. When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, "Later. Now go get washed up for dinner." There would have been more "I love you's." More "I'm sorry's." But mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute, look at it and really see it , live it and never give it back. MaMaZuE |
If ever things begin to look a little coudy...they'll get better soon..just remember that it's true; it takes rain to make rainbows;lemons to make lemonade, and sometimes it takes difficulties to make us stronger and better person...the sun will shine again soo...you'll see.....
My Family...My Life
Monday, February 28, 2011
IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Hari ini aku.....
Hari ini, kena g rumah boss no.1 Sato' Mariana Yahya sbb ada majlis hari jadi anak dia, Julian Eskandar...malam tadi dok sibuk buat apple crumble untuk majlis ni...aduiii....takut pulak feedback and komen dari dia nanti...so far, she likes it tapi x tau lah kali ni....beriya-iya mengorder nya dari aku....risau gak ni...
Majlis bermula jam 12.30 tgh hari dengan makanan tengah hari yang enak....nasi pelangi, lauk opor daging, ayam masak merah, ayam bbq,puding raja and many other sweeties for the kids...well, most of the guests were from the High Courts....her son's teachers and friends...
Most of the kids would be very happy coz the swimming pool are for them to have fun....anak-anak i x dapat pergi coz 2 of them are schooling sbb hari ini hari Ahad..so, i bawak lah anak angkat perempuan i, Rina.....semua dok wondering...who is this girl that i brought along...coz most of them knows yang i ni x de anak pompuan....menantu lah...calon menantu....senang cerita..ha ha ha...well, just kidding!!!
Soon after, we had finished the appetizing lunch and other mothers were so busy with their children at the pool, kita orang pun plan balik jer lah...anyway, rina was not that well coz of her sudden monthly pain..so, that could be a good excuse to leave early.....
After meeting dato' and told her my reason of "cabut awal", she was quite reluctant to let me go but i think it would be unfair to rina...so, we decided to leave jugak...the party was actually meant for the kids and memang dia orang yang datang membawa anak-anak akan terperangkap and would have to stay sampai petang....nasib lah...
By 2.30 pm, i dah sampai kemaman....best betul....sempat lah take a short nap...and rest for the evening....itulah cerita aku untuk hari ini...
Ini lah sahaja gambar-gambar yang dapat dirakamkan di rumah dato'.....x sempat nak ambik gambar-gambar rumah dia yang menarik ala-ala bali gitu....banyak ruang-ruang yang x sempat untuk diterokai....he he he...
happy birthday Julian.....
LIFE IS A THEATRE
Invite Your Audience Carefully
Not everyone is healthy enough to have a front row seat in our lives.
There are some people in your life that need to be loved from a DISTANCE.
It's amazing what you can accomplish when you let go of, or at least
minimize your time with, draining, negative, incompatible,
not-going-anywhere relationships/friendships.
Observe the relationships around you. Pay attention.
Which ones lift and which ones lean?
Which ones encourage and which ones discourage?
Which ones are on a path of growth uphill and which ones are going downhill?
When you leave certain people do you feel better or feel worse?
Which ones always have drama or don't really understand, know or appreciate you?
The more you seek quality, respect, growth, peace of mind, love and truth around you...the easier it will become for you to decide who gets to sit in the front row and who should be moved to the balcony of Your Life.
"If you cannot change the people around you, CHANGE the people you are around."
Remember that the people we hang with will have an impact on both our lives and our income. And so we must be careful to choose the people we hang out with, as well as the information with which we feed our minds.
We should not share our dreams with negative people, Nor feed our dreams with negative thoughts.
It's your choice and your life..... It's up to you who and what you let in it......
So, do make a very good choice
as not to have regrets in the future...
the choice is within your heart and hands...
Life is always a matter of choice. As a matter of fact, all of us have different views in life. You might feel that life is just one damned thing after another. On the other hand, some might believe that life is worth living. Whatever it is, you are the one who decides your life…happy or sad, poor or rich, good or bad… The choice is in your hand. So, what is your choice?
SO DON'T EVER BLAME OTHERS FOR YOUR MISFORTUNES!!!
~~MaMaZuE~~
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Thank You, Dear Allah.....
THANK YOU ALLAH.....
We should be grateful to Allah for His blessing and His kindness that we are still around.
Even though I clutch my blanket and growl when the alarm rings,thank you, Allah, that I can hear. There are many who are deaf.
Even though I keep my eyes closed against the morning light as long as possible, thank you, Allah, that I can see. Many are blind.
Even though I huddle in my bed and put off rising, thank you Allah,that I have the strength to rise. There are many who are bedridden.
Even though the first hour of my day is hectic, when socks are lost, toast is burned and tempers are short, my children are so loud, thank you, Allah,for my family. There are many who are lonely.
Even though our breakfast table never looks like the pictures in magazines and the menu is at times balanced, thank you, Allah, for the food we have. There are many who are hungry.
Even though the routine of my job is often monotonous, thank you, Allah, for the opportunity to work. There are many who have no job.
Even though I grumble and bemoan my fate from day to day and wish my circumstances were not so modest, thank you, Allah for life.
If we can pass this on to most people we know, it might help a bit to make this world a better place to live in, right?
THANK YOU DEAR ALLAH....
"YA ALLAH, KU POHON RAHMAT DARIPADA MU.. LINDUNGILAH AKU DARI SIKSAAN API NERAKA"
Hope we'll find each other tomorrow...
....MaMaZue....
Friday, February 25, 2011
~ NINE LIES BY MY MOTHER ~
The story began when I was a child;
I was born the only son in a poor family, and without a father.
For our daily meals, there was hardly much to eat.
My mother often gave me her portion of rice.
While she was scooping her rice into my plate,
she would say ... 'Eat this rice, son. I'm not hungry'.
That was Mother's First Lie
When I was growing up,
my super-caring mother did whatever a single mother could do for
her only son.
More than that, she even went down the narrow stream to catch
fish for our meals.
She would cook them into a simple soup, which raised my appetite.
I was born the only son in a poor family, and without a father.
For our daily meals, there was hardly much to eat.
My mother often gave me her portion of rice.
While she was scooping her rice into my plate,
she would say ... 'Eat this rice, son. I'm not hungry'.
That was Mother's First Lie
When I was growing up,
my super-caring mother did whatever a single mother could do for
her only son.
More than that, she even went down the narrow stream to catch
fish for our meals.
She would cook them into a simple soup, which raised my appetite.
While I ate the fish-meat, mother would sit beside me andlicked the fish-bone.
I would share my pieces of fish with her. But she would refuse.
And she told me this ... 'Eat this fish, son. I don't really
like fish.'
That was Mother's Second Lie.
Then, when I was in secondary school, to raise money to get me
my books, mother went to collect old and used-bags and paper cartons, to
be sold to hawkers by the roadside. It brought her extra money to cover our
I would share my pieces of fish with her. But she would refuse.
And she told me this ... 'Eat this fish, son. I don't really
like fish.'
That was Mother's Second Lie.
Then, when I was in secondary school, to raise money to get me
my books, mother went to collect old and used-bags and paper cartons, to
be sold to hawkers by the roadside. It brought her extra money to cover our
needs. Then I remember, most nights,
as I woke up and looked at her still folding and sorting those
heaps of old cartons,supported by just a small flickering candle, I used to say to
her ... 'Ma, go to sleep, it's late.
Tomorrow morning you still have to go to work in the factory'. Mother smiled and
as I woke up and looked at her still folding and sorting those
heaps of old cartons,supported by just a small flickering candle, I used to say to
her ... 'Ma, go to sleep, it's late.
Tomorrow morning you still have to go to work in the factory'. Mother smiled and
said ... 'Go to sleep, my dear son. I'm not tired.'
That was Mother's Third Lie.
One time after my final term examination in school,
my mother asked for no-pay-leave from the factory where she had
worked for many long years,and waited for me at the school gate for hours. She
That was Mother's Third Lie.
One time after my final term examination in school,
my mother asked for no-pay-leave from the factory where she had
worked for many long years,and waited for me at the school gate for hours. She
wanted to see how I did in my last paper. But most important of all, she had made an
iced-tea for me, to help refresh me, the moment I came out. Seeing my ma all sweaty
and tired, I at once gave her the tea instead. Mother said ... 'Drink, son. This is for
you. I'm not thirsty!'.
That was Mother's Fourth Lie.
Seeing our home condition getting worse by the day, there was a
distant relative who lived near our house, came over to help us, whether it was a
small or a big problem at hand. Our other neighbours used to advise my mother to
That was Mother's Fourth Lie.
Seeing our home condition getting worse by the day, there was a
distant relative who lived near our house, came over to help us, whether it was a
small or a big problem at hand. Our other neighbours used to advise my mother to
marry again to someone who could support us. But mother, without fail, always replied
in ways like ... 'I don't need love and support'.
That was Mother's Fifth Lie.
After I finished school, I got a job. I wanted my mother to
retire. But she didn't want to. She did leave her factory job, alright. But still went
That was Mother's Fifth Lie.
After I finished school, I got a job. I wanted my mother to
retire. But she didn't want to. She did leave her factory job, alright. But still went
round collecting those old bags and cartons. I was by then transferred to anothe
town. I sent her money every month. But often, she would save them, and gave them
back to me in a lump-sum months later !
She used to say ... 'I have enough money.'
That was Mother's Sixth Lie.
I was next asked to work in our headquarters in Kuala Lumpur,
and within a short time, I was promoted twice, as my boss felt I contributed well
She used to say ... 'I have enough money.'
That was Mother's Sixth Lie.
I was next asked to work in our headquarters in Kuala Lumpur,
and within a short time, I was promoted twice, as my boss felt I contributed well
and beyond his expectations.
After several years, I bought an apartment in a nice area, and I
wanted my mother to live with me.
I wanted her to sit back and enjoy her life, now that I could
afford to give her so much more.
But my ma would again tell me that ... 'The big city is not for
me.'
That was Mother's Seventh Lie.
I met a nice girl, and we got on very well. Within two years,
we married.
I asked my mother to come and live with us. I felt it would be
best if the two golden women in my life lived under one roof with me. I wanted so
After several years, I bought an apartment in a nice area, and I
wanted my mother to live with me.
I wanted her to sit back and enjoy her life, now that I could
afford to give her so much more.
But my ma would again tell me that ... 'The big city is not for
me.'
That was Mother's Seventh Lie.
I met a nice girl, and we got on very well. Within two years,
we married.
I asked my mother to come and live with us. I felt it would be
best if the two golden women in my life lived under one roof with me. I wanted so
much to share everything with my two most-precious angels.
Then again, ma would say to me ... 'Son, your life now is to be
spent with your wife only. Mama should not be beside you anymore. My job in taking
Then again, ma would say to me ... 'Son, your life now is to be
spent with your wife only. Mama should not be beside you anymore. My job in taking
care of you is now over.Just walk ahead, my dearest son, and build your life and your
home with your wife.Do not include me in your scheme of things'.
home with your wife.Do not include me in your scheme of things'.
That was Mother's Eighth Lie
The wheel of time spinned so fast that soon, my mother was
aging, and she suffered from cancer.
When I saw her in the hospital, she looked so weak and thin.
I looked at her, with tears flowing down my face.
The wheel of time spinned so fast that soon, my mother was
aging, and she suffered from cancer.
When I saw her in the hospital, she looked so weak and thin.
I looked at her, with tears flowing down my face.
My heart was so hurt, seeing the person who brought me
into this world in such a bad condition.
But mother, with her last ounce of strength, said to me... 'Don't cry, my dear son.
I'm not in pain. And I will want to leave you and everything
behind'.
That was Mother's Ninth Lie.
After saying her ninth lie, she closed her eyes forever.
Now, in my solitude and moments of deep reflection,
I realise I should never have naively believed in all those lies
of hers.
into this world in such a bad condition.
But mother, with her last ounce of strength, said to me... 'Don't cry, my dear son.
I'm not in pain. And I will want to leave you and everything
behind'.
That was Mother's Ninth Lie.
After saying her ninth lie, she closed her eyes forever.
Now, in my solitude and moments of deep reflection,
I realise I should never have naively believed in all those lies
of hers.
Ok,,,after reading this article, now i realized that my late mothers too had in fact lied to us in many aspects but the lyings are for the benefits of us....when we were young, we tend to believe what our mothers said to us.......in a way,.they lied as to make us happy and fulfilled our needs..they care for us, they love us and their love for us have no limits and have no ends...a never ending love....this everlasting love goes on and on forever and ever...no matter whether she is alive or she is gone, their love for us and our love for them still lingers on....that's why mothers are so special.....
Now, that we are mothers ourselves, we do the same things to our children without realizing that what we,too, lied to our children maybe in different ways....we lied on certain things ......as far as we,, mothers are concerned, love and happiness for the children is what we want for them to have in life....these come naturally thru a mother's heart....nothing fake about it...
A mother’s love is the purest love on Earth; it represents the highest level of sacrifice and since her baby is born, till the day she dies, a mother is bound to the fruit of her womb and her love is always poured on her child. Caring from the first heartbeats of her young, trough the long feverish nights and counseling the young teenage heart that has fallen in love for the first time…
Al-Fatihah to my late mothers....arwah ibu and arwah mak
......MaMaZuE.....
......MaMaZuE.....
Hello Weekend....
I wonder how this weekend gonna be...
but am always looking forward for it to come..
The whole week was gone and it was full with loads and loads of work...
Well, talking about work, it's a non-ending task..
every working day is a busy day but full of fun
no matter how busy we are, we just have to be happy and cheerful...
If not, we'll get sulky and moody ,
then everything will be upside down...
then others won't be happy too...
why worry,
now, it's the weekend...
no need to think about work...
Get some rest and relax...and do the thing we like to do with the family...
What's up for tomorrow....
no plans as yet but definitely,
baking apple crumble is a must....
Why???
because i've got orders for a birthday function
at my boss's house on Sunday...and it is in Kuantan
and that means
Sunday is gone as I need to attend the birthday function...
What else can i say...
so, i won't have much rest this weekends...
normally, i would just like to laze at home and relax my mind by reading,
watching my favourite movies, cooking and simply do what i like....
As for tomorrow,
i don't have any layout plans as to what to do...
well, maybe doing some marketing and shop around....
As for tonite....
i would really like to go to sleep and have a very good rest.....
MaMaZuE
Kisah susu ibu...menarik cerita nih...
Haaa....ni kisah benar dan menarik nih ! Baik korang semua baca ! Citer dia camni .....
Alkisah pada suatu masa, di sebuah hospital bersalin di Amerika. Maka ada le dua orang ibu yang melahirkan sorang anak lelaki dan sorang lagi anak pompuan. Masalahnya, kedua-dua ibu tadi, mengaku yang mereka melahirkan anak lelaki tersebut ! Ni kes berebut anak lelaki le.... Oleh kerana mereka melahirkan pada waktu dan masa yang sama, maka timbul le sedikit masalah bagi menentukan ibu yang sebenar bagi anak lelaki tersebut.
Pada waktu tersebut, tiada lagi ujian DNA. Maka doktor pakar dari Amerika bertanya le pada kawan dia, sorang doktor dari mesir, macam mana nak selesaikan masalah tersebut. Dia orang dah buat ujian darah dah, malangnya, kedua-dua ibu tersebut mempunyai kumpulan darah yang sama. Lagi rumit masalah tersebut! Maka doktor Amerika tu tanya le doktor dari mesir, macam mana nak selesaikan masalah ni, sebab dia dengar orang kata Islam dan Al-Quran ni agama yang sempurna, dan setiap masalah ada penyelesaiannya di dalam Al-Quran.
Maka terkedu le doktor dari mesir tuh! Nak tak nak, doktor dari mesir tu, ajak doktor Amerika tu berjumpa dengan sorang kawannya, iaitu seorang ulama terkenal dari mesir. Maka ulama dari mesir tu tanya le apa masalahnya. Setelah diceritakan segalanya, maka ulama mesir tersebut tersenyum. Korang nak tau tak, apa yang dia suruh buat ? Alah...bukannya suruh potong dua cam dalam citer melayu lama tuh ! Ulama mesir tadi suruh diperah susu kedua-dua ibu yang melahirkan anak tadi! Dan dibuat ujian tentang kandungan kalsium, zat galian dan sebagainya! Setelah selesai ujian, mereka diminta membawa keputusan ujian dan berjumpa semula dengan ulama ter sebut.
So, setelah dapat keputusan ujian, maka mereka pun bertemu semula dengan ulama tersebut. Nak tau apa keputusannya ? Salah satu dari susu ibu tersebut, mengandungi 2 kali ganda bahan-bahan seperti kalsium, zat galian dan apa-apa yang sepatutnya berada di dalam susu ibu.
Maka ulama mesir tersebut berkata, ibu yang mempunyai susu yang mempunyai bahan-bahan 2 kali ganda itulah ibu sebenar kepada anak lelaki tersebut ! Maka doktor amerika tadi bertanya, apa buktinya di dalam Al-Quran, maka ulama mesir memberitahu bahawa, bahagian untuk anak lelaki itu adalah 2 kali ganda dari anak perempuan, begitu jugalah dalam soal pembahagian harta pusaka.
Jadi, oleh kerana itu adalah hukum Allah, susu ibu juga merupakan 'harta', maka untuk anak lelaki, adalah 2 bahagian, berbanding untuk anak perempuan ! Jadi dalam soal harta pusaka dan sebagainya...
......MaMaZuE.....
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