Land of the Tulips

Assalam

09.06.2013

It was 15 years ago we were in Holland.  A long long time ago. That was when 3 of my kids were less than 4 years old.

This time, we came (my husband and I) to the Land of the Tulips for my husband's workshop.  It was in The Hague.  It is a tourist attraction place.  The hotel was a few walk away from the beach and the pier.  Though it was sunny to me it was cold due to the sea breeze - very windy.  I don't like to stay out after 5pm.  Brrrrr...cold!!

Our room was not ready, so we had our lunch at the kebab place next to the hotel and managed to get wifi....hee..heee..  That was the first thing I asked because I needed to communite with my kids.  So we just ate and watched people walking by.

It has been awhile since we went out together overseas.  It was good to have this moment.

There was a shopping area nearby and we went on the tram to the city. He was showing me around just in case I needed to go out by myself when he was having his workshop.  It was easy to get around using the tram.  But I was looking forward to the country is famous for - TULIPS!!

I managed to go to the miniature garden and the flowers are in bloom! Always amazed by God's beautiful creations.  Many visitors were there.


I went home after having bought some souvenirs' for family at home.

kembara

Assalam

Dah lama tak masok blog ni.

Banyak dah terjadi .....

masa ni saya berada beribu kilometer dari kampong halaman..

semuga kembara ini membawa berkat dan melihat ciptaan nya dengan mata hati.

Kami mohon KAU permudahkan segala urusan kami,

Tetapkan iman kami,

sehat tubuh badan kami serta dalam perlindungan dan redha MU.

Aamiin

Asia to Africa - Part III

~ Part 3 - PHC, Nigeria - 1996 to 1999 ~

The saturday was the first time we went around town.  The same nite I think we were to attend a welcoming dinner by my husband's manager.  We met a few others during the dinner from europe, asia but mostly europe.

When the manager heard that we went to town and have a look around the place, he was shocked.  While my husband went to report for work, I was visited by the expat representative and briefed me on what were the activities there at the camp, school for the kids etc.  I think I reported to work one week later.

When we arrived, we had a nanny ready waiting for us arranged by our ex-nigerian colleague ahead of our arrival.  I remember her name: Rosalind.  So I had one thing less to worry.  Only my eldest daughter Amira and second daughter Aqeel going to school in the kindergarten.  While Khairee will be at home with me for the time being and get to know Rosalind.

We were given a guest house until they allocated us a new permanent at the residential area.  All fully furnished.  But to move to our new house, we had to choose what we want e.g beds for the kids, settee, table etc for the living room, dining table and chairs etc.  There were all not ready made but have to order.  We had to work with the HR to get what we want.  They were very helpful. We were happy settling in for now....

To be continued.....



1st july 2015 (14 Ramadhan 1436)

Bismillahirahmanirrahim

After about 34 years of service, today is the day I said goodbye to working life.

The last three days was very hectic.  As my successor is not on seat, it was decided 2 months before I leave to handover to 5-6 different person.

Unoffically I have handed over to them prior the formal email from my supervisor. But the last three days one after another came to ask various things before I leave.  Normally the last day was used to say good bye to friends and colleagues, but these three days I worked late. It was also Ramadhan and people left around 1.30pm.  This is the specialty in our country that during Ramadhan, the working hours was shorten from 8 to 6hours.

I managed to say goodbye whom are still at the office.

I don't feel sad leaving.  In fact I felt relief as if a whole load of burden have been taken off my shoulders.  Looking back, I never thought I could reach this far.  There were ups and downs in life, I felt blessed having known many who came to my life be it local or expats and having gain knowledge as well as sharing the knowledge I have with them.

I thank Allah for the countless blessings that was given to me through out my life.
May Allah grand taufiq & hidayah to enable me to use what time is left, for my devotion to Allah.  May Allah grand good health so that my worship towards Allah is undettered.
We seek your forgiveness, ya Allah.

The starts of new chapters towards kehidupan Hakiki.

Happy 16th Birthday Nasreen

11 May 2015 (22 Rejab 1436)

 

 

 

It was 16 years ago that you were born.  She is my youngest daughter who will be sitting her O level this year.

 

 

 

Selamat Hari Lahir Nasreen

 

Semuga sukses selalu

 

Menjadi anak yang solehah

 

Berjaya dunia dan akhirat

 

Dirahmati dan dilindungi Allah

 

Dipermudahkan semua urusan

Ditemukan jodoh yang soleh

 

Serta Selamat Dunia Akhirat

 

Aamiin

 

berkhatan (circumcision)

As salam,

That was the year 2007.  Big day for Khairee and Affan.  The day they become a man.  It was school holidays. That was the time the the boys age between 8 -12 will be going to the hospital for the "circumcision" in our country.  We plan to have Khairee's done at the hospital near our place.  But eventually, it was done in the hospital at the capital city with his cousin Affan.  We decided to go for the full anestatic as well as for Affan.

Looking at the two boys, they were not afraid and they were busy playing with their gameboys.  As usual when they meet, always talking about video games etc.  Well, at least it kept the circumcision off their minds.

They took turn to go to the operating theatre.  Affan went in first then Khairee.  I am sure you boys will remember it!

Now both of you are in Universities.  Khairee in 2nd year while Affan in 1st year.  May you both be successful in your life in this dunia and hereafter.  Aamiin.

But in my eyes, Khairee is still my baby.  I think that is what every mother's feel no matter how old the children are.

Well boys, your future is still around the corner waiting for you to make your foot print....not a long way....

Dulu dan Sekarang

Assalam,

26th April 2012

Semasa berada di UK,  saya dapati banyak perubahan.     Yang ketara memang lah pembangunan negeri itu.  Bagi saya yang sudah lama tidak ke UK, sekitar 24-25 tahun,  kini teknologi memain peranan.

Masa saya belajar dulu, computer cuma ada di perpustakaan.  Itu pun boleh di kira berapa biji.  Kena berebut pula bila nak menggunakan nya.  Kadang kaang kena tunggu berhari hari untuk menggunakannya.  Sekarang tiap seorang pelajar dengan laptop masing masing di bawa ke hulu ke hilir.

Dulu kalau nak telefon balik kampong sebulan sekali.  Masa bercakap tak sampai 10 minit habis GBP20.  Surat dikirim setiap minggu.  Bila postman datang masa hari sabtu, kita berlari turun bila mendengar 'letter box" ada benda masok.  hee..hee..  Sekarang ini tak payah tulis surat.  Berita keluarga boleh di dapati dengan cepat sekali dengan menggunakan skype, viber, whatsapp, dan macam macam lagi melalui internet dan free pula tu.

Tiket keretapi dulu bila nak beli kena pergi train station.  Sekarang ni, tiket kapal terbang, tiket keretapi, tiket bas, semua melalui 'online'.  Nak order makan pun online.  Pokok nya tak yah keluar rumah pun boleh.  Nak beli handphone ke dan sebagai nya semua online.  Senang!  Tapi saya seorang yang suka "window shopping".  Lebih lebih lagi kedai buku.  WH Smith, memang jadi tumpuan hujung minggu, sehinggu duduk di satu sudut untuk membaca buku jika tak mampu nak beli.

Apa apa pun, ia kisah di suatu masa dulu.... Tapi saya bila belayar ke luar negeri, mesti mengirim pos kad ke rumah untuk kenangan and yang penting setem nya.  Kini anak anak turut ikut bila mereka membuat lawatan ke luar negeri.

Walau pun kita mengikut arus kecangihan benda benda IT, I am still ME.  Taking pictures is still a hoby of mine....Sampai anak anak bosan kena suruh berhenti untuk bergambar...Its just me making sure every moments are captured...I know one day they will look at the pictures.