Everthing Happens for A reason

Sometimes people come into your life and you know right away that they were meant to be there ... to serve some sort of purpose; to teach a lesson, or to help you figure out who you are or who you want to become.

You never know who these people may be: a roommate, friend, neighbour, professor, child, teacher or even a complete stranger, but when you lock eyes with them, you know at that very moment that they will affect your life in some profound way.

Sometimes things happen to you at the time that may seem horrible, painful and unfair at first, but in reflection, you find that without overcoming those obstacles you would not have realized your strength, potential, will power or heart.

Nothing happens by chance or means of good luck. Illness, injury, love, lost moments of true greatness and sheer stupidity all occur to test the limits of your soul.

Without these small tests, life would be like a smoothly paved, flat road to nowhere ... safe and comfortable but dull and utterly pointless.

People whom you meet and who affect your life, and the successes and downfalls you experienced, help to create who you are and who you become. The bad experiences are the most valuable because it is often from them that we learn the most. They are probably the most poignant and important ones. Hurt, betrayal, loss, sadness ... these are the great builders of character. Only those who have hurt and lost or have been sad and disappointed know how to truly comfort and forgive another in the same circumstances. Consider yourself blessed!

If someone hurts you, betrays you or breaks your heart, forgive them because they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious to whom you open your heart to.

If someone loves you, love them back unconditionally, not only because they love you, but because they are teaching you to love, and open your heart and eyes to little things.

Make every day count. Appreciate every moment and take from it, everything that you possibly can, for you may never be able to experience it again. You may not have the chance to share, talk, listen, dream, and love, teach, or enjoy that moment again.

Tell yourself you are a great individual and believe in yourself, for if you don't believe in yourself, no one else will believe in you.

You can make of your life anything you wish. Create your own life and then go out and live it with absolutely no regrets.

Most importantly, if you love someone tell them, for you never know what tomorrow may have in store. And learn a lesson in life each day you live

Mess

Mess-up Bus Scheduled Make a Very Long Wait at Changloon Town until 12 Midnight

This is my very bad experience happened last month. I was left by bus to Shah Alam while waiting in front of the 7-Stars Mamak Restaurant. Luckily, the restaurant open 24 hour a day and accompanied by a friend. It worried me because Changloon is very near to boundary and bad things may happen to me and my friend….. in addition, there were no more cab to go home.

 

To keep it short, the story begins like this……

I am a loyal customer of a bus company for the last 5 months as I am travelling every week; Shah Alam – Changloon, Changloon – Shah Alam. I used to take night journey and the travelling time will be at 10.30 p.m to and fro. As usual the ticket will be printed 10.30 p.m. However, on 23^rd of November 2010,  I bought  ticket to and fro Shah Alam – Changloon for 25^th of December 2010 and Changloon – Shah Alam for 29^th December 2010. I felt weird when the ticket from Changloon printed 11.30 p.m from the destination. As it was unusual, I asked the ticket counter staff to check. However, she refused and informed the scheduled is always changing. I left the counter eventhough feeling uncomfortable and wondering why???

On the day of travelling, I made a phone call to the Customer Service number to confirm on the time of travelling. The person confirmed the travelling time just like printed in the ticket. My friend and I ended up enjoying the ‘char kuey teow kerang’ Pak Din’s stall behind the 7-Stars Mamak Restaurant.

At 11.15 p.m, we went out to the Changloon roadside to wait for the bus. Unfortunately, the awaited bus still not appeared until 11.45 p.m. I called the bus company’s customer service number more than 10 times, but they didn’t answer the call. Then, I tried the customer complaint number several times. The 7^th call only they answered. The person said to rectify the problem and promised to call me back. Both of us were shocked when informed that the bus was already passed by and the bus had waited at Changloon town at usual time, 10.30 p.m. Only Allah knows how disappointed I am at that time. If I was too naïve or ‘lurus bendul’ I can accept the situation. But, I have already kept on asking to confirm….. Who to be blame??? I should be arrived to Shah Alam at 7.00 a.m and got to attend a meeting, and need to take care of the children at home…. The tragedy ruined our scheduled. My husband had to send children to my mother’s house and came back to Shah Alam that dawn for work.

I feel very sorry to the founder of the company… Because the irresponsible behavior of these staff, customer will distrust the company and jump into the other bus company…

An Evening in Kota Sarang Semut

Me and other three friends drove to Kota Sarang Semut last week. The intention is to have a sight-seeing in the area of our campus. The journey took about one hour and we felt very hungry, as actually we forget to take our lunch, as we were busy discussed on our group project. We assumed the 2 pieces of 'roti canai telur' can last longer..... Everybody were starving. We finally dropped at Nasi Kandar Simpang Ampat and have a very delicious meals, eventhough it was already at 4p.m. We enjoyed our time together and I ended up paid RM 23 for my meal plus drink. At first, it shocked me........ but really satisfied..... It was yummy!

After having our lunch cum dinner, we continued the journey. At last, we arrived at our friend's house. There were very beautiful scenery..... In front of her house is padi fields; green, wide, cosy and calm. We were very well-greeted by our friend's family and have the dreamed vanilla ice-cream....

Tight schedule as a Student, Wife and Mother

I am an administrator in one of the largest public university in Malaysia. I got an opportunity to further study under Masters in HRM in other public university. This is under the government scholarship; study leave with full pay. Therefore, it is my responsibility to graduate on time with flying colours....

Well, on July 2010 it does begin the journey as a student. "Back to school, mama". To refresh, I applied for a government scholarship with no intention. It is just to test market. However, my husband keep encouraged me to prepare the research proposal and related documents. Actually, I spend only 7 hours to complete my research proposal. I started the writing at 9pm until 4am, the day after with my sister's help via phone. My husband accompanied me during the proposal writing. Not to be forgotten, my parent's pray for the best..... Finally, I got the good news.... Allah, thank you.

This is my second semester and things are running OK. At the beginning, it was a big headache to fulfill the obligation as a student with assignments, to be a lovely wife and fit & cheerful mother. I am traveling every week and bringing assignments home. Things seem running smoothly... With the love, patience and encouragement from people around me, it will double up my strengths... Thank you all, I LOVE YOU