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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28630629182458054202014-07-17T17:58:42.027+08:00Me, and Then SomeI love this!Adilhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863062918245805420.post-6675445506851474222014-07-17T16:55:00.000+08:002014-07-17T17:58:42.045+08:00Thursday Thoughts: Point of Motherhood

The other day me and my friend got talking about how things have changed in our lives. We've known each other for 9 years and have been through all the stages… the fun uni times, the stressful exams and projects, the 'boyfriend' drama, the first job drama, getting engaged, married life and finally motherhood.

Motherhood is unlike other stages, you go into motherhood like submerging yourself in water; fully and whole and there's no turning back ever. Truthfully you'll go into shock in the beginning but I'm not sure I've even recovered.

Anyway we promised each other to always be fun even though we have kids. I might barf at that now like it's the most ridiculous thing that's not possible. We promised to meet every other week and play tennis. Okay, double barf. And to leave the children with the husband to hang out sometimes. Triple barf.

I also naively promised myself not to change after having children. There are some things that might have semblance to my past life, I mean like still brushing teeth and taking a bath. Other than that, you know, I'm hanging on. I decided while I was pregnant that I would like to sort of take a year off my work and because of the nature of my work, I'm 'sort of' able to be a stay-at-home-mom while working. I thought it'll be a pretty slow and enjoyable year. Boy am I wrong.

How do I describe my day? Wow it's pretty complicated actually. To an outsider I look like I'm doing nothing the whole day. Even when hubs asked about my day, I have a hard time to explain.

The conversation:

Hubs: How was your day?

Me: *Cricket sounds* Yeah it was okay. I'm alive, I ate, I'm healthy. Naila's happy. I'm grateful.

I used to launch into a 20 minutes monologue, you know, telling hubs how during bathtime Naila loved it but cried when I try putting on the diaper, then she looked at Chanel, she screams a lot. She bites her hands, I think she's teething. Owh you know she made a big mess and I had to clean it up and I'm so tired. She made a mess when I was feeding her, the mess is still there, I'm sorry if the house looks like a dumpsite when you come back. She cries when I leave her, my milk is not enough! She also tore the peekaboo owl page, I'm so tired, but she doesn't wanna nap yet! Bla bla bla.

You get the gist.

After a while, I felt it was pointless to describe. Because in a work setting, these things are called 'petty'. Not the 'bottom line' or goal.

Then I tried to think about what was the bottom line of this whole mommyhood fiasco. I call it fiasco because honestly it feels like one. Like a mess. Why is mommyhood so hard?

I looked forward to when Naila is one year old, but this isn't the long tern goal. Then I realize that it's when Naila is ready to have her own life. To be able to make wise decisions by herself. Frankly speaking I'm looking at a 23 year project in the making. So everything that I'm doing is simply setting the stage to help her become the best human being and Allah's servant :-)

Then I felt at peace.

xoxo.
 Adilhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863062918245805420.post-48001073001816742542014-07-10T08:00:00.000+08:002014-07-10T08:00:02.897+08:00Look Fab with Running Shoes

I must admit, when it comes to footwear, at most I can boast about having one row of black leather shoes. Maybe some crocs mary janes in between. Yup. That's me. When my hubs actually took me to shop for shoes, I'll be the one like, OH YEAH and headed straight for the monochrome section. More so now that I'm a mom and monochrome is the easiest to match outfits! You know how Steve Jobs has hundreds of the same black sweater? I'm like that with shoes.

But there's an exception. When it comes to sports shoes, I go wild! My pick is always running shoes because they're so versatile. You know how sports wear can be a bit drab? I thought, why not spice up the whole outfit with fabulous running shoes?

How do you choose a good running shoe?

1. Must be COMFORTABLE. Exercise is no walk in the park I tell you. (No pun intended!)

2. Choose the correct size

3. Matches your personality

Some girls might prefer a pink colored running shoe…

while others might adore another colour.

However, do not wear a running shoe too tight or loose as it could cause an aggravated problem.
One of the problems caused by wearing a shoe smaller than your foot size are blisters. The painful blisters are formed with the frequent friction of a rough spot from the shoe to sensitive areas of your foot. For example, the part normally forms blisters are the back of your feet. Once you have the blisters, it would be very hard for you to walk. The pain just isn't worth it.
I walk a lot but the ladies and men who participate in marathon events will surely acknowledge that a good comfortable pair of running shoes is what contributes to the confidence of the wearer. Well, even running in the park needs a really good pair of shoes!

Sublime Lime.

A person's energy level may quickly decrease if the shoe for running does not provide comfort and support. The lack of support will bring feet and ankle pain. This is because long distance walking and running adds pressure to our tired feet especially if the shoe has thin padding.
Due to the same reason, you will experience heel pain which is the inflammation of your heel and sometimes your whole foot sole. The inflammation is mainly caused when you haven't been active for quite some time or a dramatic increase in your physical activity routine.
Take it down a notch and do not put pressure on your feet especially when you are slowly starting to be active. Rest them well and follow your own pace when exercising.
It's also important to change your running shoes after a while, because believe it or not, shoes have mileage in them. And like a car with high mileage, sometimes it's time to say bye bye and change to a new one.
Soo the big question is, where do I find these fabulous running shoes? Your answer is Zalora. I'm sure you've heard of Zalora. They're everywhere! Try and have a look at Zalora website as they provide a wide range of running shoes suitable for both men and women. They have local and international brands made available so you'll be spoilt for choice.
My personal favorite?
These!

Purplicious they say.

Take care and happy shopping at Zalora!

xoxo.

-This is a sponsored post-

-All shoe photos are taken off the Zalora website-
 Adilhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863062918245805420.post-82780110097772671332014-06-06T23:56:00.001+08:002014-06-06T23:57:39.759+08:00Family-friendly Parks in KL
Me and hubs love walking and occasionally trekking. Before we had Naila, we already had a momentum going with the park visits. The first few months after baby, we were just trying to get the hang of the new 'normal'. Every outing is a big event and requires a minimum of two manpower, so we never really thought of resuming the park outings.

Then the time came when Naila got just a little bit bigger and a bit easier to manage. There was the time when my parents went to the park and it sounded nice and we went. Never stopped since then.

Post-baby is a little bit different though. There's the stroller, the heat and other things you gotta think about. So here's my personal review on the parks around KL!

Taman Tasik Titiwangsa

This was the first park we took Naila to, and it's really nice (partly because I myself have nice memories running wild as a kid in this same park). It's stroller friendly, with wide lanes to maneuver. When it gets too hot, there's shade everywhere. Also this is the park to try out a lot of things, like kayaking, tennis, badminton, in line skating. At one time there was a Zorb ball. This park has the most kids running around so I would say this is the most fun park for families with children. Babies have a lot to see. Not forgetting to mention there's a café too.

Baby friendly rating: 8/10 (points deducted for noise and heat)

Kid friendly rating: 10/10

Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM)

Our favorite spot on weekend mornings pre-baby. So how does it fare post-baby? The walkways are decidedly small, but we manage to make a big round with our stroller without any problems. We haven't tried hiking with the baby yet—that's a whole different planet to consider. It feels humid but we've always loved the natural shade provided by the canopy of trees. Once we got here at 10AM when the sun was already high, but inside FRIM it felt like 7AM! This park has a totally different vibe from Tasik Titiwangsa. You'll see bicycle enthusiasts in full gear zooming past, going up the jungle tracks; people jogging lost in their mp3 players. There aren't that many children, must less activities because they cater more towards the hikers. But we love the natural jungle setting.

Baby friendly rating: 9/10 (walkway could be a bit wider)

Kid friendly rating: 6/10 (could be more, depending on what you expect of a park)

Taman Botani Putrajaya

We heard soo much about this place prior to going there ourselves. One thing people always mention about Taman Botani is their bike ride. Sadly that's the one thing we can't do yet with baby.

We loved the wide walkways that are wide enough for bikes AND for joggers and walkers and strollers. There are shady trees, really good spots for photos and an eatery. We'll definitely be back.

Baby friendly rating: 9/10

Kid friendly rating: 9/10 (run wildly, cycle wildly)

Taman Wetland Putrajaya

Wetland is a little bit hit and miss. I don't know what it is, maybe it's that time of the year or maybe it's just the rainy season. Maybe it's the landscape. Pros: wide walkways like Taman Botani, information centre. Cons: SO much mosquitoes. Poor baby was swarmed by mosquitos, the horror. Otherwise it's a nice recreation place. I'm not sure if we'll be back though, because Taman Botani is just 5 minutes away.

Baby friendly rating: 5/10

Kid friendly rating: 9/10 (run wildly, cycle wildly)

Do you love hanging out at the park? Do you take baby? What are the preparations that you do before heading out? Surprising necessity is actually an insect repellant!

Till next time.
 Adilhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863062918245805420.post-75683030909093036212014-04-28T00:03:00.001+08:002014-04-28T00:03:45.735+08:00April Recap In Pictures

Life is crazy. My hands are full juggling everything. I think I grew another hand just to accommodate! Alhamdulillah my life is full, blessed. Sometimes I fear I let everything slip by. One month is seriously so so short.

But.. we managed to sneak in a short weekend getaway to Cameron Highlands! We've been here three times in two years so that's saying something. When we arrived it was cool and raining. Major love. It's our first getaway as a family and Naila was sooo easy to travel with.

Also, we finally got help! Bhea is a LIFESAVER. I was getting really overwhelmed with my work, Naila, housework; and so started advertising for an extra pair of hands literally. She's Naila's new weekday nanny and my part-time housekeeper!

Yeap we love her!

Mom said Naila has too little toys so I went and get her Joey the jiggling elephant!! And I got her a bumbo seat with tray just in time to start EATING.

Favorite thing to do in April. She started blowing bubbles in March and never stopped since!

We have been working on our apartment since December, and finally we put it up for short rental this month!!

That's it for now folks! I'll check in soon. Definitely in May.

Take care xoxo.
 Adilhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863062918245805420.post-67535023812870001272014-03-31T22:18:00.001+08:002014-03-31T22:18:59.161+08:005 Months? What?!

Just dropping by for a little update. I decided that I missed blogging suddenly in the middle of 'Vampire Diaries' when Elena started burning pages of her diary. Lol.

It's been overwhelming and new, this motherhood thing. I love it. Before I had Naila, my life was contently busy and me & hubs had a certain routine going for us. However, now it's a totally new life! I KNEW life was going to change. I didn't know it was going to change like this!

Anyway, she turned five months on the 22th March. My 5 months old little doll. And cranky has a new name because she's teething!
 Adilhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863062918245805420.post-68747729327982478762014-01-10T23:13:00.001+08:002014-01-10T23:13:30.096+08:00The Melayu Asian Confinement

You don't know what confinement means until you're really confined for 43 days! Not being allowed to walk up and down the stairs! Not allowed out of the house! Don't wear pants! Don't eat heaty food! Don't eat windy food!

My favorites are

1. Eating ginger everyday. Chinese tradition.

2. Wearing belly binders/bengkung. Malay tradition.

3. Only drink warm water. Malay/chinese tradition.

4. Post-partum massage. Malay tradition.

5. Sleep when baby sleeps. Universal tradition.

Funny thing is, some of the confinement practices actually clashes with each other. In the beginning I was trying to follow everything, then suddenly nothing makes sense.

For all the preparation that went into giving birth, I could've done some preparation for postpartum confinement yes? Wrong. didn't do any. I simply take it day by day.

What I didn't agree with

1. Wearing socks all the time (Nanti urat kembang). I've really no comment on this. Wearing socks all the time in this humid KL weather actually gave me athlete's foot! So I stopped pronto.

2. Wearing tight hair bun high on the head (Nanti boleh meroyan.) I was wondering what meroyan was for quite a while. Sounded like food, but in fact it is used to describe post partum depression in its worst form. Wearing hair in a bun does not help with meroyan. Extra rest and sleep does.

3. Bengkung 24 hours (I tried this, felt suffocated)

4. Putting limau+kapur on stomach before binding with bengkung. Well the basis of it is that, it supposedly helps your belly/uterus shrink. When in fact, your uterus will eventually shrink to its normal size within 6 weeks. Belly pouch on the other hand, is the consequence of stretched skin+muscles which can only be fixed with proper exercise, and diet. So no thanks.. I use olive oil + virgin coconut oil to fix my stretch marks instead.

5. Limiting fluid intake. Our body survives on water longer than it does on food. Our body is 60% water. Every function needs water. Making milk for baby needs water. Enough said.

6. Jamu/postnatal herbs/postnatal care sets. This is very subjective. You either like it or not. You can choose to spend RM 300++ on a set that gives you virgin coconut oil, some herbal soap, some herbal supplement that claims to help shrink the uterus, a bengkung, all wrapped up in a nice box. It'll make you smell like a spa for a couple of days/weeks depending on how diligent you are about using it. I decided in the last minute not to get it.

Anyway, for me, I think the best thing to do is to try to get a LOT of rest post delivery. The first two weeks felt like a zombie daze. I probably looked like a zombie anyways. Felt sore and a little bit miserable from the lack of sleep. Probably had some bouts of postnatal depression.

However, as with everything, that too shall pass.

And pass it did. Of course when you hit the one month mark, you'll be like, did I really gave birth 30 days ago? Why is my baby so precious? Yeah the mommy love hormones kick in big time. It's all worth it in the end.
 Adilhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863062918245805420.post-16201946601052916222013-12-31T22:30:00.001+08:002013-12-31T22:30:16.509+08:00Whirlwind 2013
Salam everyone!

Thinking back the year 2013 is such a roller coaster. In the beginning of the year, me and hubs sat down with Chanel (no baby yet!) and wrote down what we wanted for the year. I remember hubs saying 'we can't put having a baby as a goal, because babies are a gift.' I guess God thinks we're ready because in February, I conceived.

My pregnancy looked very easy, I was active throughout all 10 months (gasp) and I think it gave my husband a false impression on how difficult pregnancies actually are. However despite having a relatively easy pregnancy, I had a challenging time managing my other responsibilities.. which required me to drive a lot, walk a lot, and meet a lot of people. I remember my baby kicking hard when I was driving at 8-9 months. I don't think I ever sat still my whole pregnancy!

Thinking back, because of my condition and my hectic work, me and hubs travel less this year. However, we still managed to make that one week getaway to Langkawi in January and Cameron Highlands in March.

I knew that for every hard work, and the bun baking in the oven will be unveiled towards the end of the year. In October, 2 weeks after I celebrated my birthday, and after many guesses from everyone, baby Naila decided to pop out! And my husband was offshore for a good 3 weeks! And alhamdulillah my business was running well with minimal supervision.

Towards the end of the year, I feel very humbled and thankful. Having a baby makes me humbled. Makes me value time more. Makes me appreciate women more, especially my mom and my grandmas. I am thankful for having an easy pregnancy, a memorable birthing experince, a healthy baby and a great support system during my berpantang recovery period, and people to care for baby while I needed to get work done.

I don't know what else to say… I'm just in that thankful mode, ya know, great things are still happening—ongoing—the love hormones are still flooding my system. So yeah, I can't wait for another great year! Maybe more travelling this time? Maybe to visit baitullah? Who knows?

Have a great year ahead!
 Adilhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863062918245805420.post-68962260286267254862013-12-08T22:47:00.001+08:002013-12-09T21:37:04.698+08:00My Labor Story Part 2

Disclaimer: Perhaps this is a super long, TMI sharing post intended mostly for those interested in birthing stories, so please beware.

If you missed part 1, click here.

So even though I requested for minimal CTG or you call it fetal monitoring, my doctor insisted on CTG for half an hour. After 30 minutes, they unstrapped me, and allowed me to walk around. I was also allowed to eat yaay and when I requested the bright lights to be dimmed, they did. Yaay. I didn't get a drip so I could walk around the room, triple yaay. (The reason I insisted on walking is because gravity helps baby come down the birth canal okay ^_^)

I had my headphones on, listening to surah Maryam & surah Yaseen, and had a water bottle in my hands. I started pacing the labor room. You could've sworn I looked like I was preparing for a race. The contractions by then came every 5 minutes, intense and long. This went on for an hour.

The head midwife came in to check on me, and I was 8 cm dilated. My mom was busy communicating with dad/ the in laws and I updated hubs every few minutes. The doctor came and asked to break my waters to make things go faster. I blankly said no. Well actually, at that point I was saying no to everything. Do you wanna eat? No! Do you wanna lie down? No!

I couldn't stop walking! Doctor said, 'let me know when your water breaks'. 5 minutes later my water broke. Doctor told me to lay on the bed starting then. The contractions got a lot stronger and I started to feel like pushing hard.

The midwife came to check on me and she told me I was fully dilated! She also told me to push whenever I felt like it. So I learnt about breathing down baby but it was impossible because the urge to push was so great. My contractions was still steady but after each peak, the contraction subsides. So up to now the birth was exactly the way I wanted it.

I felt in control before, but once the pushing sensation came, I kind of panicked. The midwife wanted me to push, and yes, I pushed. The doctor said baby was still up high so I need to push harder!! Starting then I completely trusted the midwife and my doctor. Doctor said something about my contractions are not strong enough to push baby out, so I had to work hard.

With each contraction, I pushed. And pushed. Mom was beside me reciting zikr. Then the midwife said baby was posterior! The ideal position for baby to come out is anterior, which is a position that makes labor shorter and mom progress faster. So I had a posterior baby and midwife was doing serious compresses on my stomach in an effort to turn baby around. In my head I was like, oh no poor baby must be so pissed to have someone twisting her from outside!

Ok ideally I would love to be standing when my water broke. So now I understand the feeling of wanting different positions to birth because lying down is just so messy! Something funny was also happening because once I was belly up, I couldn't feel my contractions eventhough they were happening! Major disaster when you're actually in the pushing phase. I'm shocked when my doctor told me that a contraction is coming, because they felt it on my stomach but I, on the other hand, didn't! The doctor told me that because I opt for no episiotomy= no cuts down there, I had to push hard because she can't help me!

I've been pushing for two hours by then. Two blood* hours. Ok literally. Then doctor dropped the bomb when she spoke to the midwife. "Her contractions aren't strong enough yet.. She should be really ready when baby descends and her head showing.. She's not ready yet actually." What? what?? But but you told me to push!!! And I pushed for 2 hours!!!

Doctor then asked me if I wanted help or to let nature run its course? If you want all natural, then you have to bear with contractions and it'll take a while. What? what? By then I've lost practically two buckets of sweat and blood, I don't know.. Even then, I said I'll wait. But here's the thing. It's like giving your all for a warm-up session, and naturally you've lost all energy for the real game.

That's what I was at that moment. My mom basically has had enough of my stubbornness. She asked doctor about my options. Doctor told us that we could proceed with pitocin drip to strengthen my contraction and assured us that baby will be out in no time. Mom was soo sold. I was less happy. Midwife just couldn't wait to go back home to sleep. Doctor remain impartial and waited for me to make my decision.

Mom looked at me with pleading eyes. Midwife was pushing me for the drip. I was sweating and my hands were cramping from pulling that lever, on top of the painful contractions. I felt soo cornered and desperate. So in the last minute I said, oklah let's do it! I just want it to be over. At the time I was sure baby is never coming out and I'll be pregnant forever. As if.

Midwife inserted drip needle (I envisioned leaving the hospital needle-free), administered pitocin in increasing amounts (I envisioned drug-free). I felt my uterus started contracting like malibu waves. I pushed with the waves and baby was out on the third push.

I heard a strangled cry, some suction and came face to face with baby, all covered in sticky vernix. I can't help thinking, 'how weird, she's so tiny and so angry… must be all the pitocin and massaging pissing her off.. did she really came out of me?' I held her to my chest feeling relieved and utter disbelief. I had a slight tear down below because I rejected episiotomy but doctor said it wasn't much. I wouldn't bluff, I'm so happy about that part.

However, I envisioned baby to come out calm and alert, a tell tale of no-drugs baby in theory.. but she was inconsolable. So they let me have some skin-to-skin, then they whisked baby off for normal medical procedures. After an hour I get to hold her again <3

Salam baby Naila Zahra, the labor was 15 hours long but you held your ground. I felt your strong kicks from the very beginning till your birth. If I had any doubt that you're okay in there, I would be the one to rush the doctor for emergency c-section. However I didn't have to worry because your heartbeat was strong throughout the whole labor.

I wanted to give you time, I didn't want to force you out. I didn't want to drug you. I know that any drugs entering my bloodstream will enter yours. Having pitocin causes constricted blood flow to you and would've caused you distress. I wanted to give you a gentle beginning. I hope the pitocin in the final minute didn't touch you. We just needed time.

You were pissed when you came out, must be the pitocin and the midwife pressing aggressively on your body (!) Yes it made me pissed off too.

Looking at your past month, I'm glad I made all the decisions that I made because people keep saying you're a happy baby.. seldom cry and progress well. You latched on for nursing in the first hour, you didn't have any jaundice and you steadily gained weight. I made all the decisions during my pregnancy and labor hoping for a good outcome. I read up so much about the natural birth process before giving birth to you. Thank you to daddy also for making me see the light. He made me realize that I'm capable of giving birth naturally and that I should just trust nature. After all, if my body could support your growth until full term, then my body can support the labor too. Alhamdulillah, thank you Allah
 Adilhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863062918245805420.post-64480276544358109112013-11-16T16:13:00.001+08:002013-12-09T21:36:03.671+08:00My Labor Story Part 1

Salam guys,

I just wanted to share my partial gentle and natural birth. I never expected to go this way, I was PRO-epidural all the way until I stumbled across 'gentle birthing' during my 36th week of pregnancy. I never went to any prenatal class or any birthing class but I did plenty of research before deciding to submit my birth plan to the doctor. I changed doctors so many times, but only because I found myself in certain situations, price vs treatment factor (we're fully paying patients because our insurance does not cover maternity at all), and also taking into account doctor's willingness to follow my plan.

My birth plan:

I would like to point out that some things in the list are actually against some doctor's or even hospital policy, so you can imagine how I had to look for the right doctor. Lucky me, I found my perfect doctor after switching 3 times and the hospital is just 5 minutes drive away from my parent's :)

So here's my story :)

I went over my due date, despite people's positive assurance that I'll go into labor early because this is 'my first child'. The dates doesn't really matter to me, if not for the fact that my husband has to leave for his offshore assignment on the 16th October. My due date was the 19th. So you can imagine how sad I was when my husband left… My doctor said she'll allow my pregnancy to go until 41 weeks MAX, after that we'll have to schedule for inducement. At that point, I thought, well… no husband, no natural birth. I felt hopeless and depressed.

I wallowed for a while, then get on with my life, still drove, did my work.

So after my husband left, I felt more strongly about letting my labor start spontaneously. My husband has gone anyway, why should I cave to doctor's 'inducement threats'. (OK my doctor is actually the bomb, she supports natural labor, found her name on a natural birth forum) I learned so much about benefits of a spontaneous labor and the scary bits about inducement. I wanted to cry at the thought of a c-section. I did everything I knew about 'natural inducers'. Pineapples, long walks, squats, eating dates and others… you name it. My doctor reminded me to do zikr a lot and talk to the baby.

Honestly I can't tell you what works, because I did everything at the same time. Maybe that's key, that's what started the labor. Two days before my labor, I went to the park with my brother at 8 am and walked for about an hour. Someone should've pointed out that there's a HUGE difference between walking in the mall and walking in the park. I could walk 4 hours in the mall but not feel tired. Walking in the park is a different story. You don't stop to eat, or rest, or sit.

Anyway after the walk, I felt some pain in the abdomen. Well turns out it was nothing. Or maybe it was something…

Because two days later, I woke up in the middle of night feeling light cramps, the annoying type you'd get during a period. I thought.. no way.. this couldn't be it, it's just practice contractions. I sat up, and felt something gush. I checked and based on a thousand hours of looking up 'labor signs' on the internet, I was pretty sure that I was in early labor. At that point, my waters were leaking and I had a show.

I was like, YESSSSSSSS let's get the show started!!

I started timing my annoying light cramps. I couldn't believe it was rhythmic! Coming every 20 minutes. I stayed up feeling ecstatic until 4 am, but because it wasn't strong I went back to sleep.

I woke up for Subuh, excitedly texting my hubby it's ganna be today! Then I waited until 8.30am to tell mom. Mom was excited but we decided to wait until my contractions got stronger. At 9.00am my contractions did get stronger, to the extent that I couldn't speak during one. I did a lot of research beforehand about surge breathing and took deep long breaths during a contraction. That technique helped a lot in managing the pain. My mom notified my MIL, and when she appeared at my front door at 11am, the contractions tapered off.

For real peoples.

So we ate and talked like any normal day, not in early labor at all. Around 12.30pm, the contractions came back with a vengeance. I excused myself from the dining table and sat near the tv. I told both moms that the contractions are strong and 14 minutes apart. My doctor and I agreed that I would labor at home until the contractions are 10 minutes apart. I remember watching 6 days and 7 nights while feeling the contractions come and go. At the same time I walked back and forth in front of the tv. Walking actually helped tone down the pain intensity.

Also worth mentioning is that around 3pm, I started feeling huge pressure in my back. Well well turns out I was experiencing the dreaded back labor. There's nothing much I could do about it, but I remember that leaning forward and pressing into my back provided some relief.

Around 4pm-ish, I did my Asar prayers. Shortly after that, the contractions picked up in pace and strength. I was still doing the breathing techniques, but find it harder to manage. It was then that I started feeling a little bit panicked and out of control. I had my hospital bag ready and waited for my mom downstairs. By then my contractions suddenly jumped to 4 minutes apart, lasting about 40 seconds each.

Mom drove me to the hospital around 5-ish. I was really concentrating on my breathing because that is KEY in managing the pain and how I lasted that long. I checked in via emergency and was wheeled straight to the labor room.

All the while I was like, I can't believe this is happening!! I brought my headset, my phone, phone charger, a bottle full of water, a quarter bottle of zam zam water (spilled in the car nooooooooo) and of course my hospital bag. Felt like I was prepping for battle. Because my husband wasn't around, they allowed my mom to be with me during labor.

The doctor came in, had me assessed. I was 7cm dilated!! Can't believe I was so close!!

I texted my husband the update, feeling ecstatic. So far, the labor has been natural all the way and I thought well, it isn't so bad. It's been 9 hours of steady contractions but I've eaten, I've prayed, and I could still walk around. I even slotted in a movie session in the afternoon and had a catching up sesh with MIL! Lol. I also felt baby actively kicking since morning. I can definitely do this. Little did I know that the drama was just about to begin.

Baby is waking up! I'll continue in part 2!

PART 2 Here!

Love!
 Adilhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863062918245805420.post-6444210644937932942013-11-07T18:09:00.001+08:002013-11-07T18:19:44.975+08:00Welcome

Welcome baby Naila Zahra to the world on 22 October at 11.11pm.

We're so happy to meet you finally!
 Adilhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863062918245805420.post-76337577611275010382013-10-20T22:09:00.001+08:002013-10-20T22:09:04.939+08:00Mummy, I'm Ganna Be Fashionably Late

Waiting… waiting… waiting….

The due date has come and gone. Daddy has left for the seas. Chanel is tired of being my bodyguard. Mummy feels fragile like humpty dumpty.

Come on baby. Let's get the show on the road.

Yours truly,

mama bear

40 weeks + 1 day.
 Adilhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863062918245805420.post-14858078808952112832013-10-10T14:51:00.000+08:002013-10-10T14:51:00.602+08:00Baby Hiking
Look what I found!!

A baby hiking gear! For rental too!! Visit them at www.babybarnitems.com

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 Adilhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863062918245805420.post-73688263983332298222013-10-09T14:40:00.001+08:002013-10-09T14:40:20.330+08:009th Month Drama Rama
Hi, I'm 38 weeks pregnant and counting. I'm not laboring yet. If you're carrying a 2-3kg rice sack everywhere you go, plus another 10kg of weights you'll know what it means to wait for labor. It's like waiting to discharge the rice sack. Or something like that. Tomorrow I have a meeting at 10AM at a construction site. Next week on Monday I have another scheduled meeting. Yup, still working. Still driving.

Thing is, people always remind me to listen to my body in this last few months. I do, trust me. Week 36 was HARD. I felt hungry and fatigued all day long. I thought for sure that I was going into labor soon. Nope wrong.

Week 37 went to emergency because I had food poisoning and fever. The fever went down in 12 hours. All I did was to drink lots. The doctor told me that I could actually take a panadol or two which I didn't the night before because let's face it, you wouldn't risk any drugs when you're pregnant and THIS close to laboring. Also I didn't feel baby move as much, so that's the real reason why I submitted myself to emergency wing. Turns out baby was just chillin'. Mommy was tired so baby was tired and decided to sleep longer or something.

Doctor wanted to admit me but I politely turned her down. Yeah admit me, then what? Forced birth with drugs? No way hosay. I want baby out but NATURALLY is the keyword. Plus hospitals creep me out. Next time I'm joining the home birth movement with hypno and water birth. Oh hubs please let me.

As week 38 loomed, I thought if I moped around, I'll NEVER get labor started. So I made it a point to walk walk walk walk. So now instead of feeling like going into labor, I feel energized. Able to take on the world. I even sleep good. Less tossing and turning. More sno-ring. I'm like, WHAT? Why you so strong again body?? I thought the food poisoning got you good. I thought you, body, will be pressured into contractions. Ummmm let's see. No. No false contractions, nothing. Nada.

Le sigh.

Ya Allah, whatever plans you have for me, I know in my heart that it's the best. Husband is going away soon and if he can't make it to his first child's birth I'm ganna try to make peace with that. If husband is going to miss the first month of his child's life also I'm ganna have to make peace with that also.

Oh yeah. So today I'm on house arrest imposed by my mom. Because she saw my uber elephant feet. Or balloon feet. Water retention fat feet. Whatever you call it. Fine. Can't wear my sandals no longer anyway. Where are those cartoonish crocs when you need 'em.

My toenails are getting longer and I can't reach!! Where's hubs when you really need him!?
 Adilhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863062918245805420.post-55274904394833550432013-10-08T20:39:00.001+08:002013-10-08T20:39:46.682+08:00Nananana Come On
Hubs been putting this song on a loop and I can't get it out of my head now!!

If I go on with you (by my side), can it be the way it was when we met?
Did you forget all about those golden nights?

Everything's ganna change! Been feeling a little nostalgic about my past. Our past. I don't know. There was nothing conventional about the way me & hubs met, or how our story went. But fate is fate and it was already written.

Okay so last week I had food poisoning and I was sick for a whopping 2 days. And became an emotional wreck. Guess the hormones are catching up big time. Any day now… any day baby you can come out. Come out before papa goes away for work!!

STATS!!

How many weeks preggers? Forever! (38 weeks and counting)

New symptoms? Major bloated feet and rings off!

Cravings? Unhealthy levels of chocolate

Mental state? Mental

Energy level? This week mostly up. Walked and continue doing work. So determined to get labor started.

Weight gain? I think it's one kg this week.

Sleep? Don't mention it.

Okay so I have every pregnant symptom in the book right now. I don't even know whether I'm toilet trained anymore seriously.

Can't wait to get the show on the road.. or in my case, baby out!!
 Adilhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863062918245805420.post-16782196682104689832013-09-06T19:06:00.001+08:002013-09-06T19:06:28.715+08:00Hello Third Trimester
To be honest, I haven't given too much thought on my due date, thinking it's eons away. Then my iphone app updated me with a happy email stating 'welcome to the last trimester!'. I was like, shoots. I was so busy with other things that I didn't even let myself to think about baby. That's how good my first and second trimester was.

Apart from the insistent tappings and kicks from baby as if to say "hi, don't you forget about me!", it was as if nothing had changed. I didn't feel the extra weight my body was gaining, nor do I feel braxton hicks.

I suppose in the beginning hubs told me not to get too excited, because the pregnancy was still new—and many things could happen. As we progressed week by week, sadly I heard pregnant comrades losing their bundles of joy. I was anxious for like a week. Then I realize that feeling anxious is not good for baby's development so I basically stopped thinking about the what-ifs.

Instead of being afraid, I simply lived on automatic, doing things doctors tell me to but actually guarding myself from getting attached to this pregnancy. If that sounds a bit extreme well, it kept me going and got me pre-occupied with other productive things and I believe, actually allowed baby to bake happily. And of course, at the back of my head, I realized that these things have been pre-ordained… that if it's meant to be, it will be. Insyallah right?

Then third trimester rolled in. It was like a switch was turned on. I actually started feeling the weight in my belly, literally like you're carrying a sack but using your belly, if that makes sense. Then there was Ramadan fasting which took a real toll. I was doubling in pain at night by the 5th day of fasting. Turns out I had gastric. Also during the following checkup doctor said I've contracted UTI. It was mild, though, and was told by doctor to triple my fluid intake. So I brought water bottles everywhere I went.

I was used to going out at long stretches at a time but now limiting myself to going out only in the morning and staying indoors in the afternoon, if possible. Also the other day husband pointed out that I was waddling. And jokingly said that I'm super huge. Thanks a lot!

Then came baby stuff shopping. Not bit by bit, but in huge chunks after realizing that my due date was in less than 3 months! In my diary, 3 months is like 3 weeks because of my crazy schedule so I basically went all out crazy on the baby supplies, readily stocking them at my parent's place where I'll be having my confinement. At first I thought of buying only very basic things, like the cot, diapers, some baby clothes.

Simple right? But nooo…. there's the stroller, car seat, towels, toiletries, bottles…. the list can go on and on… Also if you ask different people, they have their opinion on what's important. I've got a feeling that once baby comes, I'll have to buy more stuff. I dunno. Maybe not… What do you think?

My close friend once told me that she truly felt pregnant only for 3 months. Now I know exactly what she means! In reality, the final trimester is only 3 months, but it feels like forever! The nights are really uncomfortable sometimes… Think how it is to have a 2kg sack in your tummy and you'll know a new meaning of tossing and turning in your sleep.

As for the good stuff—you're constantly being reminded of the baby because their kicks really do shake your stomach like you wouldn't believe. You don't have to touch to know, because the movement can be seen from across the room! Then there's the 3D ultrasound that shows really clear photos of the baby… I still can't believe the baby in the photos is in my tummy! It's soo surreal.

Actually, my doctor did a short 3D ultrasound when I was about 5 months along. When the doctor printed out the photo, immediately the word 'alien' came into my mind. And that's what I worriedly tell the doctor. I was all, "Umm doctor… I don't like 3D ultrasound because it makes the baby look alien-ish. Let's just stick to 2D ultrasound from now on…" The doctor actually laughed and simply said that it's still very early and 'fetus' haven't accumulated fat yet. Turns out that in the 2nd trimester, baby only has 2% body fat whereas full term babies have 20-35% body fat!

Anyway, it's not that long now.. I have about a month and half to go, plus minus 2 weeks according to some. It's kind of a relief to be in final trimester actually because you can start planning for baby's arrival and at the same time, people only expect you to eat a lot. Yeah I'll talk about eating while pregnant sometime. Quite interesting.

Hope I get the time and willpower to share about eating and other stuff before I go into labor. LOL. Things are so hectic!!!

Till then, take care!
 Adilhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863062918245805420.post-61398286282854389742013-08-09T22:45:00.001+08:002013-08-09T22:45:11.438+08:00Happy Eid

Ramadan has come and now gone, but hopefully we did our best. Definitely wasn't easy for me.

Happy Eid everyone!
 Adilhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863062918245805420.post-49907850385239403462013-07-18T23:09:00.001+08:002013-07-18T23:09:52.976+08:00Preggers & Fasting

Hope everyone's Ramadan is going well.

So I'll get on straight with it. I must admit that while I was looking forward to Ramadan, I wasn't as prepared as I thought I was. Mentally for myself, yes, but mentally with baby—not really. I thought it will be 'easy peasy' cycle of sahur, daytime fast, tilawah and nighttime tarawih.

It was a surprise when I found myself waking up with stomach pain at 2am!

I went to see the doctor and she told me that I had gastric. Wha? I never had them.. so I didn't know if the pain was because of baby or me? Naturally I was worried.

Anyway she advised me to not fast. So mothers to be, if you feel unwell or even uncomfortable, don't feel obliged to fast; because in Islam, pregnant and breastfeeding moms are exempted from fasting.

I know, it seems like a pity to not fast. After all what's Ramadan without fasting? Also can you imagine making up 20 days of fasting at a later date?

Taking everything into consideration, Islam says it's ok NOT to fast during pregnancy and breastfeeding FOR A REASON.

I'm just glad that I'm given a choice. I'll fast again when I feel better. Or maybe I might not be able to for the rest of the month.

It's okay though. Even though I can't fast with other muslims, God gave me another responsibility; which is to take good care of my health, and ultimately the baby.

Ramadan mubarak everyone!

And here's a photo that was taken a month ago at the Taiping botanical gardens!

 Adilhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863062918245805420.post-42653381797118260272013-07-05T22:39:00.001+08:002013-07-05T22:39:23.448+08:00What? We're Mar-ried!! Okay? Married!!
Happy 6 months pregnant to me! I know I know I've been neglecting the blog for a long time. There's also been a severe lack of photos as of late. I'm more content of people taking my photos than me taking my own. And when I said 'people', most of the time I'm referring to my husband. And hubby does not take photos ever. Pronto.

If one day we look back, he'll be like, 'hmm I wonder why we didn't have more photos at that time.' I'll be like, 'Well I was busy being preggers, what's your excuse?'.

No I'm serious.

For all the enthusiastic purchase of an SLR camera, lenses, a compact camera, a polaroid camera; we're pretty pathetic at actually using them. In fact year 2013 is pretty much summed up in my iphone camera album. Which the last time I counted was about 700 pieces. Then 600 of them was from year 2012. And most of the remaining are photos of my cat and other people's babies. Oh--and the sky. Like I said, pathetic.

On a different note, lately I've been annoyed at people thinking that I'm younger than my age. Like, student young. Sometimes I even pass as a form 5-er. Annoooyed. Another implication of that is people thinking me and hubs aren't a married couple, instead merely a couple.

Like the other day when hubs got admitted into the hospital for food poisoning. He stayed for 4 days. Half of that time, the doctor and nurses were rude to me. Rude as in, when coming for hourly checkups, the doctor doesn't even look at me while explaining. While answering my question. And the nurses come in with surly expressions only annoying oranges are capable of giving.

So it turns out that they thought we weren't married. They thought we were students. And imagine what they were thinking when they saw me on hub's bed beside him. We were watching TV okay. We nerds were watching National Geographic okay. Anyway the nurses couldn't have looked more sour. Lemons couldn't be that sour.

Sheesh they could've looked closer at the STATUS on the form hubs signed before being admitted. They could've but they didn't. How'd they find out? Because I casually mentioned 'my husband' to the doctor and you wouldn't believe it, she actually responded with 'husband? OWHH HUSBAND KERR'. So then I supposed she finally checked his patient file thoroughly because the next time she came, she was all smiley and chatty. Same goes with the nurses.

You can say that I'm glad that I'm starting to look pregnant because hopefully that would stop people from thinking we're merely college couples. Though the other day, a pakcik actually asked whether I've got a boyfriend or not. Seriously dude? Owh I felt like flashing the guy with my bump and say pokcik I'm closer to 30 than 20, I've been married for 1 half years, and I'm 5 months preggers! Though that would be extremely unlady-like and would probably get me in trouble for harassing the elderly.

So I just simply smiled and said, I'm married, uncle.
 Adilhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863062918245805420.post-52192998343708626282013-05-22T09:13:00.001+08:002013-07-06T11:02:07.974+08:00My Favorite Business Magazines & Books
1. Personal Money Magazine

I have these subscribed. Personally the best personal finance magazine in Malaysia. What I love the most about these books is the fact that it's not for businessmen. It talks about taxes, managing your income, how to invest your money, study cases, and the latest government initiatives. A lot of financial jargons, but simple enough to flip through to find something useful for the average joe.

2. Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson

One of the most inspiring biographies. I finished this book in like, 3 days! If you wonder how did Apple get so famous and successful, you'd know why from the very beginning of the book.

3. Rich dad Poor Dad series

And I mean, the whole lot. If you weren't born with a silver spoon in your mouth, you'd get a lot of good from reading these books. They open up your views on how running a business can get you financially free.

I read them when I was 16, accidently because I was bored. You can safely say they change my whole life and the reason why I quit engineering so easily. I also got feedback from others who've read the books, and they had the same revelation that I had.

My favorite books in the series: Rich dad, poor dad, cashflow quadrant, and guide to investing.

4. Richard Branson, Losing my virginity

Sometimes business books can be fun-reading like this one. It's fun, inspiring and gets you moving whenever you reach a tight spot in your life. Makes you realize that if you don't work hard, you won't get what you want.

Of course, there are lots more, but I'll highlight them in a different post.

Happy reading!
 Adilhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863062918245805420.post-52565535740492461092013-05-13T14:53:00.000+08:002013-05-13T14:54:04.342+08:00The Waiting Game

Hi all!

You know how, after graduation from uni, relatives will start coming to you asking when you're getting married?

Or how after you're married, they'll wonder when you'll have children?

Wellllll…….. after pulling so much hair in the past stressing over things people say, I just simply decided that I couldn't care less.

We have our reasons and you wouldn't understand even if we explain it to you.

Do you remember finishing high school and having palpitations over the exam scores? And gee will I get that uni/scholarship I applied for? Stress no 1.

Once you go into uni, you often ask yourself, what if I fail? Stress no 2.

After graduating, you palpitate over job interviews and start listening to other friends having clinched a super job in a multinational company. What of me? Why am I so unworthy to get a good job? Ring a bell? Stress no 3.

Everyone's getting married. Stress no 4.

Everyone's having a baby. Stress no 5.

Their baby is standing up, mines not yet. Stress 6, 7 8 infinity.

For me personally, I drew the line in college when I knew that I couldn't win against expectations. And so I stopped comparing, and started strategizing. It's not an accident that I never applied for a single engineering job anyways. I just made up my mind in the second year of uni, while all the time trying to keep my head above water in exams and can't wait to finish the degree.

I just think that once you learn to listen to the beat of your own drum, that's when the magic happens.

Do I get green with envy when someone travels around the globe and having worked in a multinational company? Yeap.

Do I get green with envy at wives who could cook effortlessly for their husbands and family? Yeap.

Do I feel pressured when asked certain questions, which some are downright inappropriate? You betcha.

But then again, my life is pretty swell. At the end of the day, I've got my loving family, my chanel, my little bun, my little apartment, my fishes and plants. That's not to mean that I won't get my dreams in the future. I mean who knows right?

You just have to learn to desensitize yourself from people's opinions and expectations. Sometimes it's your own expectations as well.

Just an advice, when you find yourself stressing over something you don't have control over, well—just stop. Because as muslims we're taught to work hard, then leave the rest to God.

So when you've worked hard, and nothing happens, that's usually God's sign of saying to you 'it's not the right time yet'.

So stop stressing, comparing or envying!

I'm ganna leave you with a quranic phrase that has kept me going all this while:-

"There is no creature on Earth except that its sustenance is upon Allah. He knows its habitation and its repository. All is in a clear Record." [Sûrah Hûd: 6]

Peace and Salam!
 Adilhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863062918245805420.post-90150125655430206142013-04-25T17:00:00.000+08:002013-07-19T09:37:42.238+08:00Bun…In the Oven
Hubby practically ran out the door this morning and asked me to water the plants. Usually that's his forte. He loves the gardening stuff. I just love the flowers that bloom mostly. But he was just late to work. Then Chanel came up to me, looking all cute and HUNGRY. So I fed her.

Then I did the laundry, had breakfast while planning my day. Mom told me that they might be going to Aussie in December. So bye-bye to me. If all things go according to plan, I WON'T be able to leave the house from October to December. Because there's a bun in the oven, so to speak. I'm knocked up. Pregnant. Expecting.

Funny thing is, I think my cat is the first to know that something was up. She was extra affectionate, and I almost always found her laying at my feet one week before I found out.

Call it many things, it only means one thing. Unlike many other couples I know who get excited and over the moon happy, hubby and I react first and foremost with nervousness. Happy, but nervous. A baby is a huge responsibility that you'll carry for the rest of your life.

Sometime last year, I sat with grandma.

"Opah, so when do you think you can feel less worried about your children? Like, is it once they get married?"

She paused a few seconds.

"I never get less worried. You worry all your life about your children. Even now." Her youngest is 40.

As with every commitment, we're very cautious. You probably wouldn't think that we gave a seconds thought, but we actually gave it a year. Lol.

So when it's finally happening, we're quite unsure of how to act. Well, I'm still relatively active. I try swimming at least once every week. Or go for walks at FRIM. Or long walks at the mall. Counts right?

Hubby doesn't know my limits so he just takes cues from me. Well, I don't know my limits either. The other day we went cycling for 2 hours at FRIM. I went very slow, careful not to overexert or get overheated. Then we made the mistake of telling other people, who immediately jump to conclusion that I was being 'selfish' and was endangering the little bun.

Well for one, I've led a somewhat active life even before, so I thought it's quite normal for me. It isn't a new thing that I'm trying now. Plus I was being EXTRA careful.

Also, its funny how people started judging. Like, 'you're 3 months along? But you're hardly showing!!! My friend already had a bulge this big when she was 3 months along… Your baby must be tiny!!!' My baby ain't tiny, he/her is the perfect size for his/her age!! That was the first rush of motherly instinct I've ever felt.

Also it's weird when people start touching your stomach once they know. Especially when there's nothing much to see or touch right now. Normally I would go, "ade lemak je sekarang…HA HA… HA." ~_~ And actually see the hint of excitement disappear from their eyes.

Then I start questioning why am I tiny? Yeah and you wonder what ladies think about most of the time. I don't usually give a hoot to things people say about me, but when it involves sensitive stuff, well.

Plus you've heard about pregnant ladies hormones. Oh my they're REAL. So real. Like the invasion of the body snatchers. There's an alien who actually loves eating chocolate, ice cream, and thank god, LOTS and lots of fruit that's living in my body. And gags at the smell of food cooking, and body odor. And insists on taking naps in the afternoon. And suddenly hates pop music.

The joy, the joy. Anyways I'm still nervous. Very much nervous. Hubby sometimes is in denial. At one time he'll be like, 'are you sure you're pregnant?' And that kind of question isn't something people ask once you've seen baby dancing on the ultrasound scan. Seriously hubs.

There's still a long way to go, still many things to do and think about. Many plans that need to be carried out. And last but not least, many prayers and doas needed from you guys.

Thank you so much for reading through this monologue.

I'll keep all of you in my prayers, insyaallah.
 Adilhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863062918245805420.post-43249852218645673082013-03-19T09:47:00.001+08:002013-03-19T09:47:36.112+08:00Amazing Life Race
The Amazing Race has always been hubby's favorite tv shows but never mine. Even though I love traveling, and I watched the show a couple of times in the past, it just never stuck. I'd occasionally watch the show when hubs has it on, and like, there's nothing better to do.

Last night though, we sat through a marathon of 4 episodes; cheering and laughing with the contestants. Without realizing it, I just started going, "if it was us this, if it was us that..". I don't know what it was, it could've been the stress of the week or whatever; but both of us love a bit of escapism. 2 days weekend trip anyone?

Anyway, one thing I realize from the amazing race is that the best teams are always a team of opposites. They compensate each other and never allow their differences to be in the way of making good judgments. Doesn't matter whether it's a father-son or husband-wife team.

There was this team that consists of two TWIN doctors, fancy right? But both of them hate water, which is too bad because if one of them could compensate for the other twin, they'd be okay.

If I was in the show, I'd do okay unless it's something to do with cockroaches.

Then we'd both be out of the race because hubs hates cockroaches as well! We'd usually throw Chanel to the cockroach and she'd kill like a sadistic killer, playing, biting and finally letting the cockroach die a slow painful death.

I can't kill it because I hate the sound of squishing a bug. Thank god for that cat. She's a living pest control. Quite an expensive one too, but she also doubles as a cuddle bunny so she's worth it!

I think okay la I should really appreciate the differences between me and hubs.

He likes steak, I like noodle soups. He likes chicken, beef, lamb, I like seafood. His dream is to travel covering east, mines west. He loves herb plants, I love flowers. I love planning, he's more spontaneous.

I wish we could change one thing though.

Our mutual love of spending.

As the late Steve Irwin would say, "crikey!"
 Adilhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863062918245805420.post-34113517451313088932013-03-15T17:29:00.001+08:002013-03-15T17:29:26.525+08:00Brain Drain Rant
I don't know what is it with me lately, everything seems to be off. I've lost my motivation to work, food just doesn't excite me, can't sleep well and I hate the tv. Even the internet is a turn off.

I feel like going bungee jumping of a cliff or travel backpacker style somewhere.

Sometimes I feel like finding a job because trying to grow a business is so hard. I feel like I wanna be a makeup artist but thinking I'd lose interest after a few months.

It's just that hard time again where nothing seems to be right. I seriously feel like doing nothing except to travel, walk walk walk and keep on walking until my shoes gets so eaten up.

I just wanna see what other people do, you know, people watching my day away. See the hustle and bustle of a city, preferably in moderate temperatures so I don't have to sweat. Or maybe sit in front of the Kaabah and pray all day long.

I just received a disappointing news, a set back if you will. This thing has been dragged on for so long, I think I've wasted a few months on it. Not that isn't going to happen but a delayed project can just be as disappointing. Being left hanging is the worst feeling in the world.

Also when is this election happening? I'm getting more and more resentful of the government because their decisions are directly affecting me. Who are they kidding? They think the people are playthings? Easily swayed by blatant money giving? Oh btw, my husband gave our RM500 BRIM away to people who needs it. Oh and btw what research were they doing when they concluded that RM500 is able to feed a household for a year? Were they researching a household of mice?

Seriously dude –_-

I could go on and on about the government that's really getting on my nerves, but I've got other things to think about!

I'm trying to keep my head in the clouds and not back down, like how Alicia Keys cleverly suggests but but but can't help feeling like a lost puppy! At least lost puppies are cute, but are lost humans? Har har.

Well at least there's a magnum ice cream in the fridge. Hey gotta start somewhere..
 Adilhttp://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863062918245805420.post-68654873871674748262013-02-19T21:27:00.000+08:002013-02-19T21:42:12.878+08:00My Kitty Milestone

Kitty is ONE. Big milestone in cat world if you ask me.

Happy birthday kitteh.

Like a bawse.
 Adilhttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-2863062918245805420.post-51423615414619639492013-02-17T18:53:00.001+08:002013-02-17T18:53:59.365+08:00Dear 30 Year Old Me
It'll be less than 5 years from now, but I hope you're not the same person as I am now (I hope you look as young as I do though!) I hope you are 30 times better than I am now, someone I can look up to. I don't know where will life take us. But I do know that you're still dreaming big and aiming for the stars.

So how's the family doing? How's Chanel? Any kids yet? Will our first be a boy or a girl? Am I juggling work and family well? Is the husband working for a multinational company in a high flying position? So um, how's the mandarin going? Are we healthy? Do we still go on weekend hikes or exercise together? Do I finally cook a mean soto ayam? Have we prepared for Haji? Are we living the life???

I know, too many questions. It's like a good book I guess. You read chapter by chapter, trying to guess what's what but you end up with more questions than answers. That is, until you get to one point when everything is revealed. I wonder if everything will be revealed at 30. Or maybe that's just too young still. Maybe when I'm 60 or 70 I'll be able to look back on my life and smile. It doesn't matter. I just hope that you're on the right path and that you're happy.

I hope you're treating both sets of parents well. I hope you make husband's favorite mint tea everyday and still be his best friend. We've long established the secret of togetherness yeah? It's honesty. Always, always. SHARE. Tell the truth. Communicate. Ego-less. Patience. Try not to be so annoying when you argue. Don't try to be such a smart-a**. For goodness sake don't go on a rampage because you're making things WORSE. Have you learned how to say sorry without looking like you've just tasted a pinch of lemon? I really hope so. You have to be better than I AM.

I know you hate to look back. But don't forsake where you come from. Don't ever forget the people who left a mark in your life. Always have fun. Remember first year in college when you got stuck in Ipoh during midnight with friends and you took a shoddy cab that drove too fast, has no air cond or seat belt with a door that wouldn't close? You and your friends were kinda terrified but laughed so loud once you made it back. Ok bad example, that was potentially dangerous.

Don't forget God. Remember that you're returning to him sooner or later, so get your act together.

Well you know I could write forever but mostly it'll be questions. You can't help me out with that, can you? Because you'll have your own questions then. Whatever it is, whatever life throws at us, I just hope to be steadfast and be the best khalifah we can in this world. That's the reason why we're here anyway isn't it? We're merely weak human beings on this vast land. Everything that we own while alive means nothing when we die. The only thing that matters is how much good you've done while living. O I really hope you've shared a lot of goodness. Inspired people to be their best. That sort of thing ya know?

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Why your character's religion (or lack of) is important:
Anyone in the roleplay community who knows me knows i am one hundred percent about one specific thing: religions. It pains me to see people only use religion when they are playing "religion freaks". That term roughly translates to someone who's obsessed with religion and takes everything about a certain religion to heart. While these people do exist, it is more likely that you'll see people who embrace only certain parts of a religion but religion does surround us on a day to day basis and if you want a realistic character or roleplay in general, you must take them into consideration. Stop being afraid of religions.
- If your roleplay is set in the United States of America then one of the first things that must come to mind is saying the pledge in the morning. "One nation, under God." There are several ways people take the pledge: those who don't pay much attention but say it anyway, those who say the pledge but emit the "God" part, and those who don't say the pledge at all. Another thing you might want to consider is Catholic schools or any type of educational institution that takes religion into great consideration. It's becoming rather tacky to see every single Catholic school girl hate religion in general, while yes, there is many Catholic school girls who hate their school simply because of how it is formatted, it doesn't mean every single one of them is going to start hailing Satan.
- Another point, believing in Satan or some sort of underworld in general is a part of almost every single religion. While some may think of religions in general a simply a spiritual path towards heaven, hell is about 50% of religions. Why else would people be so intent on being good and getting into heaven? Because there's the possibility of getting into hell.
- One last thing to consider regarding religions and education is the education of religions. You learn about religions in history class, in philosophy class, and in well, religion class if you attend a school/university that offers it. When talking about religion in a history class you only learn the basics because teachers aren't allowed or have the time to go into depth with every single piece of a religion, religions are huge and complicated especially if you're solely talking about the major ones (Islam, Christianity, Catholicism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Judaism). In philosophy class you're taught more in depth about religions but still not 100% and when you take a philosophy class or a history class you're not necessarily taking either to learn about religions but to learn about every subject offered in the class. However, when you take a specific religious class it has to be because you're interested in the religion or the religion is yours.
- Buddhism: In Theravada and Mahayana schools many people do not eat meat or fish. Some are vegans and specifically in China and Vietnam, many do not eat onions or garlic. Buddha told people not to eat certain types of meats: humans, elephants, horses, dogs, snakes, lions, tigers, boars, and hyenas. This was due to self-respect and protection. Though there is no specific law in Buddhism regarding food, in the time of the Buddha himself, monks were expected to eat everything put in their begging bowl without discrimination.
- Hinduism: In this religion, meat, fish, poultry, and eggs are forbidden. People who follow this religion very closely also don't eat garlic, onions, mushrooms, alcohol, and tea or coffee. In the Vedic texts, one should offer food as a sacrifice to God. Many references indicate that fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and dairy products are fit for humans to consume. The food offered to God is thought to bestow religious merit, purify the body, mind, and spirit. For this reason food has a close relation not only to the religion as a whole but in worship. The forbidden foods are considered ignorant and beef in particular is avoided due to respect for the cow. Bhishma, central character in a Hindu epic tells about how no sacrifice should be made without butter. Therefore, cows became essential.
- Christianity: Most Christians do not have a restriction when it come to eating meat though they refrain from eating it on Fridays or during Lent. There are only two biblical references regarding food: Genesis 9.1-4 and Genesis 1.29. The first allow people to eat meat under certain circumstances and the second states that vegetarianism was God's original will. Most Christians will eat anywhere and don't experience as many food restrictions as other religions.
- BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION: hi! i saw your post about writing about religion and, while i didn't read it thoroughly and just skimmed it, there was one thing that stuck out to me that i'd like to correct. i'm a christian (protestant) and in my experience, the refraining from eating meat on fridays and during lent is mainly a catholic tradition, not so much something that all christians do. just thought i'd point that out since it could be useful! — anonymous
- Judaism: The ingredients forbidden in the Jewish religion are several: emulsifiers of animal origin, glycerin, gelatin, shellfish, and prawns. Kashrut is the system of Jewish dietary laws. The Torah does not specify any reason for dietary laws but they are followed in order to show obedience to God. Leviticus 11:3 states, "Whatsoever parteth the hoof, and is clovenfooted, and cheweth the cud, among the beasts, that shall ye eat."
- Islam: Ingredients forbidden include pork, gelatin, meat not slaughtered in the prescribed way, blood, alcohol, carnivorous animals, and lard. Eating is a matter of faith, their dietary practices are also essentially about obeying God. You must recite the name of God (Allah) before eating and thank God after you are done. It is important to eat by the right hand in company and the name of Allah must be pronounced while slaughtering. It is also important to only eat when you are hungry and not to eat in excess. Essentially it is about thanking Allah for everything and keeping in mind that he is to thank for meals.
- Books that are fictional but incorporate religion or religious aspects: The Shack by Wm. Paul Young, The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown, Angels and Demons by Dan Brown, The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom, The Chronicle of Narnia by C.S. Lewis, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, Life of Pi by Yann Martel, House by Frank Peretti, and The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman.
- Movies: Bruce Almighty, Life of Pi, Home Run, Like Dandelion Dust, Soul Surfer, The Kingdom of Solomon, The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry, Unidentified, The Da Vinci Code, The Passion of Christ, Heaven is For Real, God's Not Dead, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and Son of God.
- Television: Apparitions, Around the world in eighty faiths, the big questions, the heaven and earth show, sunday life, it's a miracle, little men, sea of faith, the world tomorrow, little mosque on the prairie, salam cafe, tomorrow's pioneers, a touch away, the god squad, the magic door, yiddishkeit, man alive, the message, give us this day, breaking bread, the cleaner, compass, and shaheed-e-kufa.
- Church Music: Kyrie ("Lord have mercy"), Gloria ("Glory be to God on high"), Credo ("I believe in one God"), Sanctus ("Holy, Holy, Holy"), and Agnus Dei ("Lamb of God").
- Hindu: Aa Gaye Maiya Ke Navrate, Aaja Mahiya Aaja Sohneya, Aaye Sewadaar Maa, Bhawani Do Darshan, Chola Rang De Maa, Dhun - Jai Ambey Maa, Maa Murad Kar Poori, Chatari Mangalam, Jain Navkar Mantra, Bhole Baba Ki Kanwar, Bol Bam Kanwariya, Dhun - Om Namah Shivaya, Jai Babe Di Bol, Man Bhool Gayo Bhagwan Re, and Shree Vishnu Stuti.
- Jewish: Moshe Salyo De Misraim, Am Yisrael Chai , Birkat Hakohanim , Mi Ha'ish , Eifo At Hayom , Tidrechi , Ivdu Et Hashem, Barchi Nafshi , Zman Lehitorer , Lema'an Tzion , Chozrim Habayta , Mishehu Pa'am , Shma Israel , Tov L'hodot , Pitchu Li , and Kolot Halev.
- Islamic Poetry:
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- Evidently, I don't know everything about every religion and this was very generic and basic. If you'd like more information on a certain religion then please simply let me know. What I wanted to show more than anything, was that religion is such a part of everyday life. You see it in music, poems, television, movies, everywhere. It has even such a great part in dietary habits. It pains me the amount of people I see who are Buddhists and don't take their dietary habits into consciousness or even their schools or prayers. I'm sorry that the world has decided to create this idea that religions are something to be feared, that they are evil, but they play a huge and essential part of every day life! Don't play a religious freak, simply be conscious of what you are doing and saying. As always, if you would like to add more to this feel free, any questions contact me, any mistakes let me know. And have fun creating characters!


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