Wednesday, August 5, 2015
Remember that Allah loves you
Even small kids stress! There are so many things to learn about, (and so many instructions from mummy :D) and so many milestones to go- inshaAllah, let's take it one step of a time.
I created this simple "I am loved" poster to be laminated, and in the space below they may draw the people who love them. I typed in the word "Allah loves you" to remind my child, that Allah loves you the most (even when you mess up)
Gathering ideas and supplies
I am looking at activities to do with my almost 3 year old.
I am loving the ideas over at http://www.themeasuredmom.com/letter-a-activities/
It looks like I will need to gather my supplies soon:
Here are some recommended stores for those around Damansara area:
1. Star Enterprise - TTDI
I am loving the ideas over at http://www.themeasuredmom.com/letter-a-activities/
It looks like I will need to gather my supplies soon:
Here are some recommended stores for those around Damansara area:
1. Star Enterprise - TTDI
Address: 112 & 114, Jalan Burhanuddin Helmi, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
I like to go to this shop for craft supplies - especially when I was teaching. The shop is packed with things- i always find it easier to just ask the shopkeeper where things are instead of finding it myself. They also have sewing supplies corner where you can get felt, sewing items, yarns, threads, and laces. The shop is also known to those searching for wedding items or hamper making materials.
2. Jasema -TTDI
159, 161, & 163, Jalan Aminuddin Baki, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
They have more options for papers, as well as home DIY supplies.
3. Art Friend
Lot 245B, 2nd Floor, 6, The Curve Shopping Mall, Jalan PJU 7/3, Mutiara Damansara, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Art friend is on the same level as Daiso- another option for place to gather supplies. Art friend has an extensive range of paints and craft supplies- lots of good quality stuff but expensive. A friend of mine just brought her child who loves art to just check out various materials, and discuss what kind of markings might different materials produce. Its a great place for browsing and get inspiration.
4. Spotlight Malaysia
Ikano power centre
Spotlight is next to Popular bookstore. I love Spotlight! So many things for home and avid crafter. From yarns, fabrics, weaving loom, papers, party materials- I also saw some reasonably priced acrylics there.
5. Seapark sewing shop
There is a mini sewing shop in Seapark (near ss2 Pj) that sells canvas fabric at a good price. It is one row with KFC Seapark- and can be recognised by rattan baskets they hang at the front of the shop. They also have jahit tepi service there.
Will add more places as I come accross them inshaAllah.
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
When grief and despair takes over you
When you feel most helpless, and that there is no way out, remember that the help of Allah is near.
That your problems are not punishment, but God's way of cleansing your sins, and raising your status in His eyes. Like water poured over a wound, it hurts. It hurts, and it cleanse, and it heals.
When grief takes over you, like the dark clouds engulfing the sky, and your chest feels heavy, and your throat chocking back those tears, and you feel like you can't go on, pause and breathe. Cry if you want, but pause and breathe. Force yourself to be patient. Patient is not gifted, it is earned. Learn to be patient, and learn to put your trust in Allah.
Occupy yourself with worthy goals, and occupy your mind with the words of Allah. Do not dwell on your problems, get up and do something.
When grief and despair takes over you, smile and keep going. Do not give up. Get up in the middle of the night, when it is still and quiet, when your babe is sleeping, and the cats curling, and seek help with your Lord. Ask Him, and trust that your wish will be granted, in the best way possible.
Do not give up hope, and do not give up dreaming. Smile, and remind yourself of times when you were strong, and happy, and laughing with joy.
That your problems are not punishment, but God's way of cleansing your sins, and raising your status in His eyes. Like water poured over a wound, it hurts. It hurts, and it cleanse, and it heals.
When grief takes over you, like the dark clouds engulfing the sky, and your chest feels heavy, and your throat chocking back those tears, and you feel like you can't go on, pause and breathe. Cry if you want, but pause and breathe. Force yourself to be patient. Patient is not gifted, it is earned. Learn to be patient, and learn to put your trust in Allah.
Occupy yourself with worthy goals, and occupy your mind with the words of Allah. Do not dwell on your problems, get up and do something.
When grief and despair takes over you, smile and keep going. Do not give up. Get up in the middle of the night, when it is still and quiet, when your babe is sleeping, and the cats curling, and seek help with your Lord. Ask Him, and trust that your wish will be granted, in the best way possible.
Do not give up hope, and do not give up dreaming. Smile, and remind yourself of times when you were strong, and happy, and laughing with joy.
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Finding new goals
As a mom and wife its very easy to stay in the "busy mode". To be needed, for the important task of MOMMY is indeed an honour; a responsibility not to be taken lightly. Just as I take pride in watching my child grow, each of her milestone reminds me that I too, am growing older.
Yesterday an old conversation popped back into my head. It was a new semester during my uni days, and I bumped into my senior friend. I was contemplating about how many subjects to take that semester. I remarked at her choice of taking lots of major subjects. She said, "Well, whether you take more or less subject, they are still going to give you headache!" Make sense? Sometimes we may feel overwhelmed with so many things to do; excusing ourselves from trying out new things.
As a mom and wife we can still find time to work on our personal goals. Whatever enrich our life experience will benefit our family too. By focusing on our personal development, we can teach our kids the meaning of hard work, and the sweetness of achieving success.
The first year of motherhood was a time of adjustment for me. Not much time for myself, and lots of stress. I have learnt that detachment from our babies, from time to time can do a lot of good, for both of us! :) Alhamdulillah, I found a good babysitter. After a long search, and lots of prayer, Allah guide me to ask my friend if shes willing to take care of my baby few hours a week. Those hours, I spend either teaching, studying or...dating! Aaaahhh to eat out with your spouse without a tazmanian-devil is so peaceful.
I am now consistently working on my 3 (secret) goals- May Allah ease our ways in this world, and ease our path to Jannah.....
Yesterday an old conversation popped back into my head. It was a new semester during my uni days, and I bumped into my senior friend. I was contemplating about how many subjects to take that semester. I remarked at her choice of taking lots of major subjects. She said, "Well, whether you take more or less subject, they are still going to give you headache!" Make sense? Sometimes we may feel overwhelmed with so many things to do; excusing ourselves from trying out new things.
As a mom and wife we can still find time to work on our personal goals. Whatever enrich our life experience will benefit our family too. By focusing on our personal development, we can teach our kids the meaning of hard work, and the sweetness of achieving success.
The first year of motherhood was a time of adjustment for me. Not much time for myself, and lots of stress. I have learnt that detachment from our babies, from time to time can do a lot of good, for both of us! :) Alhamdulillah, I found a good babysitter. After a long search, and lots of prayer, Allah guide me to ask my friend if shes willing to take care of my baby few hours a week. Those hours, I spend either teaching, studying or...dating! Aaaahhh to eat out with your spouse without a tazmanian-devil is so peaceful.
I am now consistently working on my 3 (secret) goals- May Allah ease our ways in this world, and ease our path to Jannah.....
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