Things I'm grateful for today:
1. Training program is a good refresher course to jog an old brain.
2. Almond and rice krispies clusters in dark chocolate.
3. Good team work.
4. Banana leaf for dinner with ABAH.
5. Feeling sleepy after the Banana leaf dinner... Mammoth hunger produces mammoth sleepiness. Alhamdulillah.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Friday, July 30, 2010
30th July, 2010
Things I'm grateful for today:
1. The endurance to listen to very dry audio material.
2. A good counseling session.
3. Ramli Burger with cheese and mayo.
4. Crossword puzzles.
5. In flux of good fortune.
1. The endurance to listen to very dry audio material.
2. A good counseling session.
3. Ramli Burger with cheese and mayo.
4. Crossword puzzles.
5. In flux of good fortune.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
29th July, 2010
Things I'm grateful for today:
1. Business contract coming through.
2. Prime suspect proven to be untrustworthy.
3. Painkiller for my pain.
4. The tenacity to keep on even when I feel I'm already running on empty.
5. God's love.
1. Business contract coming through.
2. Prime suspect proven to be untrustworthy.
3. Painkiller for my pain.
4. The tenacity to keep on even when I feel I'm already running on empty.
5. God's love.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
28th July, 2010
Things I'm grateful for today:
1. Caring friends.
2. Kind words.
3. My enduring spirit.
4. An opportunity to speak honestly and sincerely about things that matter.
5. Being able to fast today. Alhamdulillah.
1. Caring friends.
2. Kind words.
3. My enduring spirit.
4. An opportunity to speak honestly and sincerely about things that matter.
5. Being able to fast today. Alhamdulillah.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
27th July, 2010
Things I'm grateful for today:
1. Boiling hot water.
2. Painkiller for my pain.
3. Lyrics that expresses my emotions.
4. A fleeting moment when I was made to feel precious.
5. God's love and mercy.
1. Boiling hot water.
2. Painkiller for my pain.
3. Lyrics that expresses my emotions.
4. A fleeting moment when I was made to feel precious.
5. God's love and mercy.
Monday, July 26, 2010
26th July, 2010
Things I'm grateful for today:
1. A wonderful catch up chit chat over coffee with Erik a.k.a Viggo Mortensen.
2. Eye candies...
3. The thoughtfulness of others.
4. The laughter of relief for having survived a really bad phase in life.
5. Taking the long way home after learning that short cuts don't teach us anything real.
1. A wonderful catch up chit chat over coffee with Erik a.k.a Viggo Mortensen.
2. Eye candies...
3. The thoughtfulness of others.
4. The laughter of relief for having survived a really bad phase in life.
5. Taking the long way home after learning that short cuts don't teach us anything real.
Sunday, July 25, 2010
25th July, 2010
Things I'm grateful for today:
1. Falling asleep before 1 am and waking up at 9.30 am.
2. Rain.
3. Book fairs.
4. A delicious plate of salted fish fried rice and iced coffee.
5. Being featured in a newspaper article.
1. Falling asleep before 1 am and waking up at 9.30 am.
2. Rain.
3. Book fairs.
4. A delicious plate of salted fish fried rice and iced coffee.
5. Being featured in a newspaper article.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
24th July, 2010
Things I'm grateful for today:
1. Day out with Mom and Jeja.
2. Iced Vanilla Latte when I was really sleepy after having lunch.
3. Buying myself little rewards and treats.
4. Baby pink nail polish for my un-manicured nails.
5. Losing weight but gaining strength. Go figure!
1. Day out with Mom and Jeja.
2. Iced Vanilla Latte when I was really sleepy after having lunch.
3. Buying myself little rewards and treats.
4. Baby pink nail polish for my un-manicured nails.
5. Losing weight but gaining strength. Go figure!
Friday, July 23, 2010
23rd July, 2010.
Things I'm grateful for today:
1. Azuar Anuar turning 45 today. Happy birthday, Wa!!!
2. Two very productive counseling sessions.
3. God's will to allow me the ability to inspire and motivate a client.
4. Normalcy.
5. Intellect and emotions well used.
1. Azuar Anuar turning 45 today. Happy birthday, Wa!!!
2. Two very productive counseling sessions.
3. God's will to allow me the ability to inspire and motivate a client.
4. Normalcy.
5. Intellect and emotions well used.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
22nd July, 2010
Things I'm grateful for today:
1. Feeling pain because it means I'm still alive.
2. Appreciative and cooperative clients.
3. Not feeling hunger.
4. Paying off part of a debt.
5. Being able to feel heartache because it means I still care.
1. Feeling pain because it means I'm still alive.
2. Appreciative and cooperative clients.
3. Not feeling hunger.
4. Paying off part of a debt.
5. Being able to feel heartache because it means I still care.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
21st July, 2010
Today is one of those days when feeling grateful is most difficult. However, I shall try to scull through the fragments and find some shreds of goodness that is worthy of gratitude.
1. Azuar Anuar, as my soul sister.
2. Having someone there when a phone conversation breaks my heart.
3. Having someone to hold me while I cry my heart out in utter pain.
4. The strength to keep a strong front for those who are not privy to my misery.
5. Clients who had become friends. Although they are far away, their consoling words hug my heart.
1. Azuar Anuar, as my soul sister.
2. Having someone there when a phone conversation breaks my heart.
3. Having someone to hold me while I cry my heart out in utter pain.
4. The strength to keep a strong front for those who are not privy to my misery.
5. Clients who had become friends. Although they are far away, their consoling words hug my heart.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
20th July, 2010
Things I'm grateful for today:
1. Hot mug of coffee.
2. Tons of painkiller for my pain.
3. My soul sister's presence on YM.
4. Tissue paper to wipe my tears.
5. My daughters comforting me during my depression.
6. Far away friends who are close at heart.
1. Hot mug of coffee.
2. Tons of painkiller for my pain.
3. My soul sister's presence on YM.
4. Tissue paper to wipe my tears.
5. My daughters comforting me during my depression.
6. Far away friends who are close at heart.
Monday, July 19, 2010
19th July, 2010
Things that I'm grateful for today:
1. Nice images for my Tumblr page.
2. Paying off part of a debt.
3. Some girl talk with Mom.
4. The return of HW whom I thought had given up on me.
5. Stir fried mixed vegetables for dinner. Darn healthy! Delish too!
1. Nice images for my Tumblr page.
2. Paying off part of a debt.
3. Some girl talk with Mom.
4. The return of HW whom I thought had given up on me.
5. Stir fried mixed vegetables for dinner. Darn healthy! Delish too!
Sunday, July 18, 2010
18th July, 2010
Things I'm grateful for today:
1. Watching a good movie on Astro at home with the family.
2. The best Cantonese Yee Mee in Malaysia, for dinner.
3. Exchanging kind words among friends.
4. A chilled mug of coffee.
5. A strong will power granted by Allah. A prayer answered. Alhamdulillah.
1. Watching a good movie on Astro at home with the family.
2. The best Cantonese Yee Mee in Malaysia, for dinner.
3. Exchanging kind words among friends.
4. A chilled mug of coffee.
5. A strong will power granted by Allah. A prayer answered. Alhamdulillah.
Saturday, July 17, 2010
17th July, 2010
Things I'm grateful for today:
1. Reconnecting with long lost dear friends through Facebook.
2. Painkillers to kill my pain.
3. Mixed vegetables for today's meals.
4. Successful detox program.
5. Saying goodbye to some lost kilos. Sayonara!
1. Reconnecting with long lost dear friends through Facebook.
2. Painkillers to kill my pain.
3. Mixed vegetables for today's meals.
4. Successful detox program.
5. Saying goodbye to some lost kilos. Sayonara!
Friday, July 16, 2010
16th July, 2010
Things I'm grateful for today:
1. Divine inspiration to move hearts and draw cleansing tears.
2. Eye shadows and mascara.
3. Being able to see more than what meets the eye.
4. Attar and lavender oil.
5. Falling asleep to the sound of raindrops against the window pane.
1. Divine inspiration to move hearts and draw cleansing tears.
2. Eye shadows and mascara.
3. Being able to see more than what meets the eye.
4. Attar and lavender oil.
5. Falling asleep to the sound of raindrops against the window pane.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
15th July, 2010
Things I'm grateful for today:
1. Falling asleep and waking up earlier.
2. Tanjung Malim black coffee.
3. Nasi goreng sambal tuna.
4. A very satisfying and productive day at work.
5. Smiles on clients' faces.
1. Falling asleep and waking up earlier.
2. Tanjung Malim black coffee.
3. Nasi goreng sambal tuna.
4. A very satisfying and productive day at work.
5. Smiles on clients' faces.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
14th July, 2010
Things I'm grateful for today:
1. Fish satay from Penang.
2. Cooking for the family.
3. The strength to hang on by a string.
4. Being remembered and not forgotten.
5. Cuddling up with Medjai for an afternoon siesta.
1. Fish satay from Penang.
2. Cooking for the family.
3. The strength to hang on by a string.
4. Being remembered and not forgotten.
5. Cuddling up with Medjai for an afternoon siesta.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
13th July, 2010
Things I'm grateful for today:
1. Bearable pain.
2. 11 hours sleep.
3. Being able to regain composure after an undue mental disturbance.
4. Calm and peace of mind in prayers.
5. A genuine professional advancement opportunity.
1. Bearable pain.
2. 11 hours sleep.
3. Being able to regain composure after an undue mental disturbance.
4. Calm and peace of mind in prayers.
5. A genuine professional advancement opportunity.
Monday, July 12, 2010
12th July, 2010
Things I'm grateful for today:
1. Remedy for my kidney condition.
2. Good laughs with trustworthy friends.
3. Thai green curry served with piping hot white rice for lunch.
4. Ear plugs that helped me sleep through a really noisy bus ride.
5. A warm shower at the end of a very long day.
1. Remedy for my kidney condition.
2. Good laughs with trustworthy friends.
3. Thai green curry served with piping hot white rice for lunch.
4. Ear plugs that helped me sleep through a really noisy bus ride.
5. A warm shower at the end of a very long day.
Sunday, July 11, 2010
11th July, 2010
Things I'm grateful for today:
1. Much needed confirmation, affirmation and understanding.
2. Allah's love and attention for me through His mortals.
3. The kindness and generosity of people around me.
4. A king sized bed to sleep on tonight.
5. A very fruitful counseling session with a new client.
1. Much needed confirmation, affirmation and understanding.
2. Allah's love and attention for me through His mortals.
3. The kindness and generosity of people around me.
4. A king sized bed to sleep on tonight.
5. A very fruitful counseling session with a new client.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
10th July, 2010
Things I'm grateful for today:
1. Being in a place that gives me peace of mind and tranquility.
2. The support and concern from the significant people in my life.
3. My daughters' sense of independence.
4. A plate of Penang pasembor for a very late dinner.
5. The sea breeze.
1. Being in a place that gives me peace of mind and tranquility.
2. The support and concern from the significant people in my life.
3. My daughters' sense of independence.
4. A plate of Penang pasembor for a very late dinner.
5. The sea breeze.
Friday, July 9, 2010
9th July, 2010
Things I'm grateful for today:
1. International recognition for my professional expertise and experience.
2. Opportunity to work with foreign outfits in providing and promoting mental health for international job market.
3. Pain killers for my pain.
4. Paracetamol for my fever.
5. Understanding clients who are kind enough to accommodate my failing health.
1. International recognition for my professional expertise and experience.
2. Opportunity to work with foreign outfits in providing and promoting mental health for international job market.
3. Pain killers for my pain.
4. Paracetamol for my fever.
5. Understanding clients who are kind enough to accommodate my failing health.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
8th July, 2010
Things I'm grateful for today:
1. The ability to feel and endure pain. It means I'm still alive.
2. Mental stamina to stay alert at work.
3. Rewarding myself with a new abayya and head scarf from Sri Munawwarah.
4. The joy of buying groceries from Cold Storage.
5. Iced decaf Long Black from Starbucks.
1. The ability to feel and endure pain. It means I'm still alive.
2. Mental stamina to stay alert at work.
3. Rewarding myself with a new abayya and head scarf from Sri Munawwarah.
4. The joy of buying groceries from Cold Storage.
5. Iced decaf Long Black from Starbucks.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
7th July, 2010
Things I'm grateful for today:
1. Morning prayer.
2. All day rain. Just like the typical English weather that I miss so much.
3. Afternoon siesta with Medjai the kitten.
4. Yong chow fried rice for dinner.
5. Winning bingo on two out of three cards! LOL!!
1. Morning prayer.
2. All day rain. Just like the typical English weather that I miss so much.
3. Afternoon siesta with Medjai the kitten.
4. Yong chow fried rice for dinner.
5. Winning bingo on two out of three cards! LOL!!
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
6th July, 2010
Things I'm grateful for today:
1. Tutti Frutti frozen yogurt topped with chocolate syrup and colourful sprinkles.
2. Axe oil for my headache.
3. Being able to resist snacking before bedtime... so far.
4. Medjai's intelligence.
5. My personal space.
1. Tutti Frutti frozen yogurt topped with chocolate syrup and colourful sprinkles.
2. Axe oil for my headache.
3. Being able to resist snacking before bedtime... so far.
4. Medjai's intelligence.
5. My personal space.
Monday, July 5, 2010
5th July, 2010
Things I'm grateful for today:
1. Much needed spiritual support.
2. Not feeling angry anymore.
3. Considerate and caring clients.
4. Being able to read Jawi script.
5. Pringle's potato crisps for late night hunger pangs.
1. Much needed spiritual support.
2. Not feeling angry anymore.
3. Considerate and caring clients.
4. Being able to read Jawi script.
5. Pringle's potato crisps for late night hunger pangs.
Sunday, July 4, 2010
4th July, 2010
Things I'm grateful for today:
1. Beef pepperoni pizza.
2. Having the energy to wash the bathroom thoroughly.
3. The smell of freshly shampooed hair.
4. My self-control and will power to abstain from succumbing to the whims of my obsessive thoughts.
5. My inner circle of friends whom I trust with my life.
1. Beef pepperoni pizza.
2. Having the energy to wash the bathroom thoroughly.
3. The smell of freshly shampooed hair.
4. My self-control and will power to abstain from succumbing to the whims of my obsessive thoughts.
5. My inner circle of friends whom I trust with my life.
Saturday, July 3, 2010
3rd July, 2010
Things I'm grateful for today:
1. Resisting the temptation to act while feeling angry.
2. The courage not to take shit from anyone.
3. A very rare afternoon siesta.
4. French toasts made by JC.
5. A lazy Saturday.
1. Resisting the temptation to act while feeling angry.
2. The courage not to take shit from anyone.
3. A very rare afternoon siesta.
4. French toasts made by JC.
5. A lazy Saturday.
Friday, July 2, 2010
2nd July, 2010
Things I''m grateful for today:
1. A solid 8 hours sleep.
2. A cheque in the mail.
3. Medjai the kitten. The latest addition to our family.
4. Dinner and yogurt with Azuar.
5. Still feeling proud of Brazil even though they lost to Netherlands in the quarter finals of FIFA World Cup. Sigh...
6. Argentina is still in the running...
1. A solid 8 hours sleep.
2. A cheque in the mail.
3. Medjai the kitten. The latest addition to our family.
4. Dinner and yogurt with Azuar.
5. Still feeling proud of Brazil even though they lost to Netherlands in the quarter finals of FIFA World Cup. Sigh...
6. Argentina is still in the running...
Thursday, July 1, 2010
1st July, 2010
Things I'm grateful for today:
1. The number 8 ball... LOL!!
2. Prayers answered.
3. Confidence and trust of other in me.
4. Caring and very concerned clients. I'm so blessed!
5. A good fasting day. Alhamdulillah...
1. The number 8 ball... LOL!!
2. Prayers answered.
3. Confidence and trust of other in me.
4. Caring and very concerned clients. I'm so blessed!
5. A good fasting day. Alhamdulillah...
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