" Your stories remind me that every insignificant action has an impact on others , whether you realize it or not."
Just like Alex and probably many others, I had almost given up writing having experienced many times producing books ,then cheated by individuals and book publishers. This had led to a lot of frustrations and demotivations.
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I used to love writing. There were times when the moment I scribbled on pieces of paper, ideas kept pouring that I could write several pages in one go. This happened normally when I'm alone. However, now I have to take more time in getting ideas after a long break from writing. Adding to that, I have to look out for the suitable vocabularies needed.
I had read one of my daughter's book Murabbi Cinta written by Ustaz Hasrizal Jamil which tells about his experience of being a father and how he handled his kids Islamically. Besides giving some knowldge about Islam,Ustaz Hazrizal also urged us to write(be it our experiences or views) so that it can be shared with the future generations. This could also a part of dakwah.especially to muslims. I've read another book by Ustaz Hazrizal called ' Secangkir Teh Pengubat Letih' which is a travelogue. This book is a bout his student days and how he spent much of his time in Turkey observing the people, culture and politics.
As a housewife and a mother of 24 years( Yep, my oldest dauughter is already 24 years old), I did not have much chance going out station i.e., out of state or overseas by myself. The only opportunity I had was to accompany my husband whenever he went out station. Of course, accompaniment means everyone in the family which includes all my children. I started following my husband when my daughter was still a baby. Yes, it was tough travelling with babies. Having to take care their needs- milk diapers, travel discomforts made me weary even before we reached the destinantion. But it was worth it since it involves less expenses.
When both my husband and I were blessed with 3 more kids, travelling still includes the whole lot, which means more expenses. How did we did it? We lead a simple life. Buying luxury household and unecessary items were not on our priority list. Dining out was only during weekends.
When the kids were older, we started going on family vacations. For a start we went to East Malaysia since we had travelled in Peninsula Malaysia during the short school holidays. It was fun having to organize our very own itinerary. And it was also fun to be able to take the flight for a change instead of driving.(more relaxing for my husband who was normally the family driver)
Then a year after that we went to Lake Toba, our first family overseas vacation. It was one of the best holiday package that we had experienced. We had a excellent tour guide an were given a first class treatment(of course, that was our personal opinion).
Shopping was usually not our favourite ittinerary especially when it was a package travel. We felt like we were forced to buy things that we did not need and it was really tiring. ( This disappointing itinerary happened when we travelled to China. We were forced to go to so many shopping places which were required by the Chinese governemnt). We normally enjoyed the sights and sounds of different cultures and picturesque sceneries of the lush greeneries, snow capped mountains and beach.
Now that my children had grown up, the youngest already in secondary school, travelling is less frequent. Maybe age is catching up or is that just an excuse? I remember reading in one of Dr HM Tuah's book where he told us how he had encountered with a 70 year old woman taking the same tour package with him. I wondered how she got the energy and guts to travel alone. However, I do look up to her wish to see the world eventhough it means travelling alone. She had used the safest way to travel by using the travel packages.
I do not know when was the last time I travelled just with my husband( without my kids) except when we went for Haj back in the 80's. Nevertheless I am grateful having able to travel to many countries and all the states in Malaysia, together with my kids, to be able to cherish the moments together and witness the spectacular panoramic view of God's creations.
I do wish that my travel stories here will have an impact on others, if not large, well... maybe a little.
Click Here!
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I used to love writing. There were times when the moment I scribbled on pieces of paper, ideas kept pouring that I could write several pages in one go. This happened normally when I'm alone. However, now I have to take more time in getting ideas after a long break from writing. Adding to that, I have to look out for the suitable vocabularies needed.
I had read one of my daughter's book Murabbi Cinta written by Ustaz Hasrizal Jamil which tells about his experience of being a father and how he handled his kids Islamically. Besides giving some knowldge about Islam,Ustaz Hazrizal also urged us to write(be it our experiences or views) so that it can be shared with the future generations. This could also a part of dakwah.especially to muslims. I've read another book by Ustaz Hazrizal called ' Secangkir Teh Pengubat Letih' which is a travelogue. This book is a bout his student days and how he spent much of his time in Turkey observing the people, culture and politics.
As a housewife and a mother of 24 years( Yep, my oldest dauughter is already 24 years old), I did not have much chance going out station i.e., out of state or overseas by myself. The only opportunity I had was to accompany my husband whenever he went out station. Of course, accompaniment means everyone in the family which includes all my children. I started following my husband when my daughter was still a baby. Yes, it was tough travelling with babies. Having to take care their needs- milk diapers, travel discomforts made me weary even before we reached the destinantion. But it was worth it since it involves less expenses.
When both my husband and I were blessed with 3 more kids, travelling still includes the whole lot, which means more expenses. How did we did it? We lead a simple life. Buying luxury household and unecessary items were not on our priority list. Dining out was only during weekends.
When the kids were older, we started going on family vacations. For a start we went to East Malaysia since we had travelled in Peninsula Malaysia during the short school holidays. It was fun having to organize our very own itinerary. And it was also fun to be able to take the flight for a change instead of driving.(more relaxing for my husband who was normally the family driver)
Then a year after that we went to Lake Toba, our first family overseas vacation. It was one of the best holiday package that we had experienced. We had a excellent tour guide an were given a first class treatment(of course, that was our personal opinion).
Shopping was usually not our favourite ittinerary especially when it was a package travel. We felt like we were forced to buy things that we did not need and it was really tiring. ( This disappointing itinerary happened when we travelled to China. We were forced to go to so many shopping places which were required by the Chinese governemnt). We normally enjoyed the sights and sounds of different cultures and picturesque sceneries of the lush greeneries, snow capped mountains and beach.
Now that my children had grown up, the youngest already in secondary school, travelling is less frequent. Maybe age is catching up or is that just an excuse? I remember reading in one of Dr HM Tuah's book where he told us how he had encountered with a 70 year old woman taking the same tour package with him. I wondered how she got the energy and guts to travel alone. However, I do look up to her wish to see the world eventhough it means travelling alone. She had used the safest way to travel by using the travel packages.
I do not know when was the last time I travelled just with my husband( without my kids) except when we went for Haj back in the 80's. Nevertheless I am grateful having able to travel to many countries and all the states in Malaysia, together with my kids, to be able to cherish the moments together and witness the spectacular panoramic view of God's creations.
I do wish that my travel stories here will have an impact on others, if not large, well... maybe a little.
Click Here!
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