While others concentrated,

we played ;p

Zubaidah (my favorite colleague) & I went to Harun Yahaya's conference last Saturday ;)

I should have focused, but I didn't. For some reason I was so sleepy (& so was Zu) heeee.. The titled was :

The signs of Creator - The Grand Design.

When we think someone or something is pretty, remember WHO creates it? There are things we look at everyday we don't even think it's miracle anymore - clouds, rain drops, sun rays . . . even worse when we don't even appreciate it. Astaghfirullahalazim.

Basically, I can summarize the conference was focusing on the false theory of Darwin's. How Darwin is actually creating a 'bed time' story merely to provoke people's thoughts etc. So bye bye Darwin.

Remember,

we have legs to walk on, hands to feed us food, eyes to look, ears to listen, heart to love.

Alhamdulillah.

Alhamdulillah ;)

My Marshmallows

No matter how hectic my day can be, I'm always looking forward to my Year 1 class. These little nymphs are super adorable, serene and tiny ;) I love them so much, I wish I can pack them all in one box and bring them home. (but on 2nd thought, better not!) heeee...

Their hugs, smiles, little voices, cheekiness, childishness (& the list goes on) are so therapy for me.

Why are they my marshmallows - because they are so tiny yet so soft, I can squeeze them all day long!

Aren't they angel?

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;)

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I'm having an affair

with my work. I'm still at school and hubby just text - he's already home.

Zarina, wake up! Know your priority please.

Thank you.

Maulidur Rasul is next month!

After (almost) 2 months . . .

of working, I believe I deserve a little tiny bit of indulgence.

Catching up with my baby and bought myself a dress ;)

Well, I couldn't be happier.

Mango Passion & Mushroom Melt : Perfect Match!

Aida - is forever indulging herself. Currently unemployed and (forever) spoiled by Abah (a bit jealous of her) ;p

I finally (-finally) bought the dress I've been searching my whole life (ok, I'm exaggerating). I know the dress and I are meant to be together when there was only one left and the size was also perfect for me. Yippie!

-excuse the selendang, it's Aida's . . . simply grab it to have a quick snap!-

Once Upon a Dream - Sleeping Beauty (1959)

The Leader in Me/

They are the inventors, the designers, the listeners, the big picture thinkers, the meaning makers and the pattern recognizers - to vocalize their thoughts, to treat people with respect, to analyze a decision, to empathize, to prioritize, to resolve conflicts maturely and to plan.

The leadership principles were focused on helping students to take responsibility for their lives, to work with others more effectively,and to do the right thing even when no one is looking, he quickly became one of the leading advocates for the approach.

Ground consists of a firm mix of caring and love - teachers who truly want the best for students and who care enough to take time to discover students' individual gifts and then find ways to nurture and unleash those gifts.

More often than not, the great barrier to success is that the systems and processes are not in place to sustain excellence.

My 1st Week ;0

In the name of Allah,

Where should I begin? Feeling all mixed up, I couldn’t even identify which one monopolize. My first week of teaching had been nothing but overwhelming. I lost control of my Year 3 class. It really affects my mood. 9 years old boys in one class – all 20 of them, can be as challenging as taming bulls. Was I shouting? Oh, you bet! My energy is so limited, I’m trying hard to focus on things that make me feel calm. To think again, what was I expecting? They are only 9, and they are boys. They communicate with each other by yelling, kicking, laughing and so forth. They wasn’t misbehaved, they were just being themselves. And me – I just decide I couldn’t handle it! Feeling selfish and guilty, I have to come up with a ‘perfect’ lesson plan, not on papers but on implementation. Their attention span is super short; they can change 180 degrees less than a second. Trust me on this one, I’m not exaggerating. I normally feel frustrated by the end of that class. Frustrated with myself not on my students ;/

What am I to do?

Lucky for me, my Year 4 and Year 1 class are as nice and sweet as angels, especially my Year 1. They look so serene and pure, I feel calm immediately. And guess what? They even behave and miracle-ly, they even listen to instructions well! MasyaAllah. My year 1 class is now officially - MY HEALING THERAPY SESSION! I love myself when I’m in their class but despise myself the most when I’m in Year 3. Yuck! Not to forget, I’m also teaching Year 5. Cut story short, I hate myself as well when I’m in that class.

The truth is, I have no problem at all with any of the children. I’m completely aware – how my experience determines my way of behaviour towards them. Lucky for me, Alhamdulillah – I didn’t limit myself from my own expectation – I entered each of the class fresh with no judgement, no judgement at all. Though, I have accidentally overheard of such comment from my colleagues about certain students behaviour – then I’d immediately mentally & audio-ly shut down. I don't want to listen to them.

Pray for me, please.

Bismillahi tawakaltualallah.

The story above is not caveat, it’s the truth and nothing but the truth ;/

Caveat – a warning that something may not be completely true.

It wasn't in our textbook

was it?

Even if it was there, I don't think it was being emphasized as the European civilization.

Al-Fateh, Salahuddin al-Ayubi, Khalid al-Walid.

All of our very own superheroes are not well recognized by us, Muslims nowadays. I met Al-Fateh when I was 23. I discovered Khalid al-Walid when I was 22. I fell in love with Umar al-Khattab when I was in my 2nd year in UPM.

Given opportunity by Allah to lead a leadership camp - make me feel all nervous and gloomy. Not knowing what to do, Allah guide me with His Love - to conduct Little Al-Fateh Camp. Small sacrifices for our Islam. My students - MasyaAllah, they all brought me to tears. So young, so naive, so fresh, so enthusiastic and most important - so ISLAM!

They are - MY Taklif.

They will be my witness Later. I'm here to love them with all my heart, insyaAllah.
Ya Allah, I want to die loving my students with all my heart, amin ya Rabbalamin.

Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs part 1

Currently Reading ~

Target to finish reading the book by this Sunday. One book a week! Go Teacher Zarina!

Pengumuman!

Tarikh : 10 Januari 2011 (Isnin)

Masa : 8.30 mlm – 10.00 mlm

Tempat : Training Room, Khalifah Model School, 427, Jalan 2, Taman Ampang Utama

Penyertaan : Terbuka kepada keluarga KMS dan orang ramai

Yuran : RM10 (dewasa), RM5 (pelajar)

Tajuk : Apa Erti Saya Menjadi Muslim

Oleh : Ustaz Hasrizal

The most dangerous sin.

As Muslims, we should believe in the Oneness of Allah, and He is to be worshipped alone (without associating Him with any beings). With that, we must always be careful to not commit shirk; for it is the ONLY sin Allah will NEVER forgive!

The first type of shirk is grave worshipping. This is a belief that the dead (saints, wali) can fulfill one’s needs or help at times of distress, so they call upon the dead for aid or to rescue them from calamity or disaster. Take note that ONLY Allah can help us, and nobody else; including the dead.

For example:

“Oh dead ones please help my son on his journey”
“Oh dead ones, if I manage to get promoted at work, I will slaughter an animal”

Astrology, numerology and horoscope are sadly, the trend in today’s modern society. Therefore, we Muslims should curb this understanding at all costs! These beliefs, without us realizing, lead to shirk! So the next time you see an article or horoscopes in newspapers/Facebook, put it aside, pronto!

For example:

“Number 7 is lucky for me so I should have it on my car plate number!”
“My horoscope sign says that I will be granted with wealth tomorrow!”

Sadly, several ignorant wrongdoers and are weak in faith turn to shaman or bomoh in order to seek aid, or to help them harm another person (with black magic) when they should turn to Allah for help instead (Note: Allah disapproves of black magic)! Whenever you’re in trouble, always seek Allah. As Muslims, we do not require any mediums, so why not pray and make dua’ to Allah directly instead?

For example:

“Shaman, I need your help in finding my missing gold bracelet”
“Shaman, I need you to harm my boss with your black magic”
“Shaman, please tell me what my future holds for me”

Wearing amulets, talisman, rings, threads etc in order to seek protection, prevention, good luck, lifting afflictions etc is downright shirk! These are mere inanimate objects are men-made, so there is no way it they could help us in any way! Only Allah can help us in any way possible.

For example:

“If you wear this bracelet, it will safeguard you from evil”
“Wear this ring and it will give you good luck”

May Allah protect us from commit shirk, amin.

Although shirk is the most dangerous sin, Allah promises to forgive as long as one is still alive and do taubah! In addition, memorize and practice the dua’ for fear of shirk (extracted from Hisn Al-Muslim) regularly and insyallah, we’ll benefit from it.

“Allahumma inee a’au dhu bika an oshrika bika wa- ana a’aalam, wa – astaghfiruka lima la a’alam”

Source : (May Allah bless the team behind -

http://www.owhsomuslim.com)

Reunion ;)

After months(?) of planning, we finally got to meet. Alhamdulillah ;) We had so much fun *revelling. Did we reminisce? Of course. All the times we had spend together at Kolej Canselor and UPM. How time flies. It was as if yesterday - we threw our very own version of slumber party ;) (beli bungkus kat kafe + ayaq aih then non-stop talking & laughing till late night) (then buka puasa beramai-ramai) (sembang kat bilik pantry) (group discussion) I miss the moments so much ;/ Cha'ah is as buoyant as always. Mazwin is forever pretty and so is Ana. Alhamdulillah for this reunion ;)

p/s : I miss u girls already.

* revelling - to spend time eating and drinking.

My School Song ~ enjoy ;)

"Teacher, I want my mommy."

I had an induction day today at school. As much as I'm anxious to meet my students - I didn't have myself prepared in every way of what may come. MasyaAllah all the students are adorable. I fell in love with them immediately. Their smile really melt heart. Of course, they were students who tried to test my patience, but instead of 'bursting out', I simply ignore. I (still) have no idea how to control them. There was this one boy - decided to *adhere at the wall in my school.

Yes, I did persuade him to join the others but he insisted. I walked away. Exactly have no idea of what to do. But then, Alhamdulillah - there was no one went tantrum. Though, I noticed a few of the little girls cried. But they were still under control ;) All the students will definitely *adorn my life forever - duniawi wa ukhrawi. I might as well tune my heart to endless sincerity, amin.

* adhere - to stick firmly to something.

* adorn - to decorate something.

\ Friday with Aida \