Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Malaysian Airline 1st experience

There are so many reasons why I chose MAS for the Bali trip:

  1. Give kids to experience different flight operator and KLIA
  2. Easier to get to KLIA directly using ERL. I don't have to change to a bus ride  (although AirAsia has started operating in KLIA2 and it is actually easy to get to KLIA2 too)
  3. All in fare
  4. I can shop at the duty free at Satellite Building

When I was surveying for Bali flight tickets in March 2014, AirAsia was not offering cheap tickets but MAS was. The tickets priced almost the same so it was our rezeki.

I paid for seats to Bali (RM10 each) but not on the way back. So I chose all window seats when I bought the tickets online.

All in all, I feel grateful because what I wished for came true. Thank you, Allah!

Our luggage

Boarding the ERL

Waiting for 9.50 am ERL


One stop before reaching KLIA

To check in luggage at MAS counter



1st check before going through the immigration

Passport & boarding pass

There was a Wonderland displays of gigantic size of food and stuff

Stealing some chocolates

Sweet tooth!

A kid making friends with Lutfi. While waiting to get into the plane

Getting into the plane


That's our flight!

Good size seats


Reminder

Headphones for the entertainment unit


Assam pedas fish for Jasmin

Chicken curry for Irdina

Choice of juices

Kids get blanket and a small pillow




View from Jasmin's seat

Abang sat with Abah

All pics taken by the kids......

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Kasyif has graduated!

Last Saturday was Ihtifal Day for Little Caliph Kindergarten. I would say the management was very organized for the event. Kasyif took part in zapin dance and received compliments from the emcee. I personally think Kasyif was really good dancing to the rhythm and I was proud. He admitted he actually enjoyed doing the dance.
My dearest Kasyif, honey bee.... You're a big boy now. May Allah SWT give me strength to nurture you towards His path. You are lovable, funny, sporting, bubbly little boy. Don't lose you compassion towards others. Keep asking questions to satisfy your curious mind.

I love you with all my heart......





Thursday, October 30, 2014

I love Bali!

'I love Bali' ......Typical phrase on Bali souvenirs which after a while I found annoying. Do people who bought the souvenirs really love Bali? That was how I felt when I was shopping at Krishna Sunset, a famous mall where you can get variety of reasonably priced souvenirs.

Do I love Bali? I think the word 'love' is a bit strong for me but, hell YEAH! I love Bali! This is how I felt right now sitting in front of the PC, flashing back memories looking through the pictures. Would I go there again? Yes, because we didn't get to cover all the must dos. I haven't been to Kuta, the city centre, Mount Batur, Uluwatu and the Puras, which give me reasons to come back.

Personal Opinion
What so lovable about Bali? Not sure. But the thought that I've been to Bali has that hint of romanticism to it (although I traveled with 4 kids)...Haha!

I guess my LOVE for Bali is more related to the awesomeness of the holiday:

  • Excellent villa with private pool, cooked and served breakfast
  • Able to shop and leverage on strong RM
  • Have pictures taken using DSLR camera
  • I looked OK in pics
  • The tour was smooth
  • The weather was OK
  • Tour guide was very friendly (and good at photography)
  • Kids were impressed and behaved accordingly


Bali itself? The history of Bali in relation to Indonesia and Malay culture is what I've gained from the holiday. Yanto, the tour guide provided interesting insight on the origin of Malay culture which stem from Hindu culture. What fascinates me is Hinduism in Bali is very different from Hinduism in Malaysia. Very different. And Bali seems so cultural and down to earth.


At Yan Yan Silver in Gianyar

Nearby Gianyar. Paintings from a family of artists

Trying out a musical instrument

In front of the house of the painters family.
The hut where our lunch were served @ Bale Udang


Feeding the fish while waiting for our lunch







Listening to how Luwak coffee is produced

That's luwak (not the one in the red t-shirt1)

Sipping the most expensive coffee in the world



Off to next destination, Tegalalang.
At Tegalalang, famous for its view of paddy fields.

Went to Tanjung Benoa on Day 3

Family picture in front of Krishna.
It's actually quite a nice exterior for a budget mall.

Posing in front of Dapur Sunda. Lunch time!

Dining above waters.

The famous Tanah Lot temple

Nice




Before leaving Tanah Lot

Capturing moments at a paddy field


Thank you Allah for your generosity......

Menerima Qada & Qadar

Kali ini di IKIM, ada tazkirah mengenai Qada & Qadar:

Semua tentang kita telah tertulis di Luth Mahfuz. Perkara yang terjadi atas kita telah tertulis baik yang baik atau yang buruk. Yang baik selalu kita boleh terima tapi kita selalu terkesan bila berlaku sesuatu yang buruk (pada pandangan kita) ke atas kita. 

Kita tidak perasan yang Allah SWT sedang menduga kita. Memang sudah kelemahan manusia, bila sesuatu yang buruk (pada pandangan kita) berlaku ke atas kita, kita pasti mempunyai perasaan negatif e.g sedih, hiba, terluka, marah, mengamuk etc.di saat kita diberi dugaan tersebut. Pasti.... 

Sebaiknya perasaan ini ditangani secepat mungkin supaya kita kembali mengingati bahawa yang buruk pada kita itu sebenarnya dugaan daripada Allah. Dugaan yang sebenarnya peluang yang diberi Allah untuk mengangkat darjat kita. Dan sesungguhnya 'Allah tidak akan membebani seseorang melainkan sesuai dengan kesanggupannya.'
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Dan ketika itu, saya terfikirkan situasi yang pernah di alami oleh seseorang.....

Ada seorang isteri yang taat pada suami, menjaga solat dan gigih menjaga anak-anak ketika suami keluar mencari rezeki. Pada suatu hari, secara tidak sengaja dia mendapat tahu bahawa suaminya secara rahsia telah bernikah lagi sejak beberapa tahun yang lalu.

Jika kita isteri tersebut, bagaimanakah perasaan kita?

Isteri tersebut mengamuk, marah, menangis. Mengapa? Adakah kerana dia seperti tidak menerima apa yang sudah tertulis di Luth Mahfuz? Kerana itulah apa yang dikatakan oleh si suami kepada isteri bila isterinya mengamuk di hadapannya. Ya Allah, sesungguhnya perempuan ini ialah perempuan yang baik. Si suami seperti melabel isterinya seperti orang yang tidak mempunyai agama. Bertambah sedih lah isterinya bila dilabel begitu.

Pada saya, perasaan negatif yang dirasai oleh isteri tersebut adalah valid. Di saat dia diduga, perasaan negatif itu pasti ada. Namanya manusia, fitrah apatah lagi seorang perempuan yang mempunyai jiwa yang lebih halus daripada lelaki. Kita bukan malaikat.

Dan perasaan negatif itulah yang perlu ditukar menjadi positif semula. Bagaimana? Bagi wanita yang kuat mungkin dia boleh recover sendiri. Tapi bagi kebanyakan wanita, mereka memerlukan sokongan. Pada saya keadilan yang dituntut bila beristeri lebih dari satu sudah bermula di sini. Si suami sudah sepatutnya membantu isteri menangani perasaan negatif tersebut. Kenyataan sang suami yang melabel isterinya seperti menidakkan perasaan negatif yang dirasainya. Mungkin sang suami tidak tahu bagaimana nak handle lantas mengeluarkan kenyataan tersebut? Adakah alasan ini boleh diterima?

Pada saya, seorang lelaki yang mampu ialah bila dia berjaya membantu isterinya recover daripada perasaan negatifnya dan berubah menjadi positif. Untunglah lelaki jika isterinya boleh recover sendiri. Kerana cabaran mendatang pasti lebih hebat dari sekarang. Jika ketika ini suaminya tidak membantunya menghadapi situasi tersebut, adakah sang suami akan membantunya selepas ini dengan pertambahan tanggungjawab dengan seorang lagi isteri? Mungkin sebab itu kebanyakan isteri yang bermadu hanya memendam perasaan dan terpaksa recover sendiri.

Ini ialah perspektif seorang perempuan. Pada saya, si isteri bukan menolak apa yang sudah tertulis tetapi kerana dia sedang menerima takdirnya tetapi tiada sesiapa membantu membendung perasaan negatifnya. Wallahua'lam.

Semoga kita sama-sama tabah menghadapi dugaan Allah SWT, sesungguhnya Allah Maha Pemurah lagi Maha Mengasihani. Aminnnn.......

"Di antara perkara yang boleh mengubah ketetapan di Lauh Mahfuz ialah doa dan amalan yang baik, berdasarkan sabda Nabi s.a.w yang bermaksud: “Tiada yang boleh menolak takdir selain doa dan tiada yang boleh memanjangkan umur kecuali perbuatan yang baik.” (Tirmizi)