Rawa United d'UPSI

Bila ughang Rawa berkumpul...

indoken sama dongan ughang lain!

Sampai ajer dokek dopan Dewan Auditorium, aku tengok dah ramai ughang Rawa berkumpul. Hidup Rawa!!! Hati aku dah mula berbunga. Hidung aku kombang-kompeh. Seronok. Tak bulih disobuit! Akupun toghuih ke kaunter pendaftaran ahli baru. Elok-elok aku nak daftar, ada orang tua dokek sebolah aku tertunduk-tunduk mencari duit dalam purse. Satu dia mengangkek muka dan menoleh dokek aku, aku terkojut toghuih menjoghet "Tok Alangggggggggggggggg". Ughang lain lagi terkojut! "Ngapa-ngapa tang kuak????" Tok Alang ni pangkek Uci aku kalau sebolah Omak, tapi kalau sebolah arwah Abah, pangkeknya dah jadi mak cik. Tok Alang memang selalu ada di majlis-majlis perhimpunan tak kira kenduri begholek ke, meninggal ke, keraian..Tok Alang gerenti ada! Tapi aku tak sangka berjumpa Tok Alang dokek siko! Aku tabik spring pada Tok Alang. Bak kata Tok Alang "sughang-sughang dudok dokek rumah, bebayang badan. Tu sobab Tok Alang hangek eko. Nak melalak aje"! Heheheheh! Memang botul. Akupun dah mula rasa macam tu. Aku pun dah mula rasa 'hangek eko'! Favorite phrase Tok Alang yang aku dah donga dari aku kocik lagi...memang sinonim dongan Tok Alang. Tok Alang memang jaguh kayuh basikal dokek Kg Manjoi nun walaupun umurnya dah 80 lobeh. Ligek aje kakinye mengayuh basikal. Memorinya masih elok. Aku wish, bila aku tua nanti, aku sesihat & selincah Tok Alang! Bagi Tok Alang, menjaga penampilan tu ponteng. Di usia 80an, Tok Alang masih menggunakan macam-macam produk kecantikan- risau tengok mukanye makin berkodoit! Hahahahah! Aku cakap pada Tok Alang.."nak buek macam mana". Ponah Tok Alang tanya, "Kilan nampak tak kodoit kat muko Tok Alang ko?" Kakak aku si Lila jawab, "dalam golap pun bulih nampak kodoit Tok Alang"! Heeee...goli hati aku! Teh tarik Tok Alang always the best!!

Note: Gambar Omak & Tok Alang (Raya 2008)

Masuk ajer ke dalam bangunan auditorium, aku toghuih cari buku Sekondakhati. Aku boli buku & sticker! Buku Sekondahati dijual RM35 senaskah masa seminar tu. Memang bulih amek. Kulit buku pun dah nampak berkualiti. Bayangkanlah dek kilan, rumput dokek kulit bukupun timbul lukisannya! Tulisan Sekondakhati pun timbul. Ughang butapun bulih baca! Botul tak Mamak Jari? Kertas bukupun licin dari joneh berkualiti jugak. Rugi sape tak boli!

Satu melangkah masuk ke Dewan Auditorium, aku terkojut boghuk sobab..ondek...ramainya ughang Rawa. Dalam hati aku "Ikolah dia..RAWA UNITED"! Aku duduk dokek baris kerusi nombor dua paling belakang. Sengaja aku pilih sobab dapek tengok kemeriahan ughang Rawa bila berkumpul. Ramai veteran-veteran Rawa yang datang, sodeh & terharu aku. Kebanyakannya mesti dah ada masalah kesihatan tapi hari ko adalah hari yang istimewa. Mesti datang!! Hari ko hari bertomu sedare-mara yg dah lama tak berjumpa, hari menjojak kasih, hari yg gilang-gemilang. Hari yg dah tontu mencatat sejarah! Sakitpun tolak topi. Yang ponteng hari ko adalah hari masing-masing membuek terapi minda! Bukak balik sejarah silam, mengimbau balik kenangan dolu-dolu, ingek zaman muda-muda - lopeh tu masing-masing golak sampai berguyang bahu. Hilang darah tinggi, hilang konceng manis, hilang sakit jantung sekojap! Muka masing-masih coghah & mata pun bersinar-sinar dek gembira amek. Alhamdulillah... Memang kone buek selalu ko. Ada sedara-mare yg aku konal, ramai gak yg aku tak konal sobab datang dari Pahang, Perak, Kelantan..

Lopeh satu, satu hidangan menjamu kelumpok Rawa dari segonap pelusuk. Beghayun dagu masing-masing mengunyah makanan. Tak cukup bughak dalam dewan, dokek bawah kemah makan, lopeh tu sambung balik dalam dewan. Aku yg sibuk bebughak dokek luar, rupanya Tok Alang dah masuk. Alih-alih aku dapek call dari Tok Alang:
"oi! dokek mana tang kauu ko? Masuk copek. Ughang dah ramai masuk. Kang takde tompek nak duduk!" Wow!! Ini satu arahan. Akupun copek-copek masuk dalam semula. Kali ko aku duduk baris ke ompek dari dopan. Jadi dapek donga dongan joleh pembentangan topik-topik seminar. Kertas-kertas kerja yang dibontangkan dapek bagi sumber ilmiah pada generasi-generasi muda Rawa yang lopeh ko akan jadi pelapih untuk menoghuihkan aktiviti-aktiviti menjojak baka dan mengeratkan silaturahim. Yang jauh, kita dokekkan. Yang dokek, kita mesrakan. Yang dah mesra, kita serasikan. InsyaAllah... raya ko bertambahlah tetamu yang datang bertandang! Begholek kali ko alamat bertambahlah jemputan dalam senarai! Bajet raya, bajet begholek konelah lobeh dari selalu ye! Kih!Kih!Kih! Aku harap nombor talipon & alamat rumah kilan tak lupa ambik hari tu. Kalau dah diambek, jangan pulak dihilangkan.

Aku terpaksa tinggalkan majlis awal, dalam pukul dua boleh suku sobab nak ambik anak balik tusyen, nak kone pogi kenduri begholek dokek belakang Kg Baru B, nak ambik kete aku yg be'repair'..macom-macom. Aku pogi jumpa Tok Alang, salam, poluk & cium Tok Alang dulu baru aku tinggalkan dewan. Kot-kotlah tak sompek jumpa lagi kalau Tok Alang balik copek. Alhamdulillah...lopeh selosai je semua koje aku, aku sompek bekoja balik semula ke seminar! Bukan sonang dapat berkumpul macam ko. Abah ajar aku & adik-beradik lain dari kocik, "kalau sedara-mare datang, kilan layan botul-botul". Cara abah, dari saat sedara tu melangkah masuk rumah, santaklah dia melambai dalam kereta, santaklah ughang tu hilang dari pandangan, baru bulih masuk! Kalau sedara datang, anak-anak er tongah tido, dilibehnya dengan tuala sambil menjoghet "bangkit kilan, bangkit kataku. Sedara datang ko ha!! Esok kilan tak konal sedara. Berlanggar bahu, menyapapun tidak! Copek bangun!" Itulah statement abah yang selalu aku donga. Hari ni, aku terpikir, kalaulah abah tak ajar kami untuk konal sedara mara, harus kami tak konal sapepun. Jadi, aku berada dalam dewan yang sosak dongan ughang Rawa hari ko, bukan je sobab aku tapi aku mewakili abah yang aku rasa kalau dia masih hidup, dah tontu abah pun ada bersama-sama kita semua dalam dewan ko. Pasti abah menitiskan air mata gembira....

Yang unik tontang orang Rawa - bila berkumpul, macam payah nak berpisah. Dah ponek bersalam dari dalam dewan ke bawah kemah makan, lopeh tu sambung lagi bebughak. Salam lagi. Berpoluk-poluk. Berjalan sikit lagi, keluar dari bawah kemah, sambung balik bughak. Begoghak ke dopan tompek pendaftaran, tak abih-abih lagi berbughak. Sekali lagi salam tangan. Berpoluk-poluk. Posan memosan. Bergurau lagi. Sambung balik cerita tahun 1954, masuk tahun 1968, pogi tahun 1984, patah balik 1972 - golak lagi mengikik-ngikik. Sambung cerita tahun 1990an, patah balik..Betu lah... nilah sikap ughang Rawa! Tu sobab aku bangga jadi ughang Rawa.

Kalau keluarga aku, bila kami berkumpul masing-masing sihat. Anak tokak macam nak terpelanting keluar. Masing-masing nak beghandai tapi bila nak balik ke rumah masing-masing, muka dah mula berubah, ada jela bahagian-bahagian badan yang sakit! Akhirnya ramai-ramai menyanyi .."berjumpa dan berpisah adat manusia biasa, hilang dimata tapi dihati tidak lupa..." sambung pulak "geylang sipaku geylang, geylang si rama-rama, pulang marilah pulang, marilah pulang bersama-sama.." Bersalam naik nak nipih tapak tangan, balik bolum lagi. Sambil tu merancang, ke mana nak pogi minggu dopan, kat mana nak berkumpul minggu dopan.. macom-macom.

Lopeh mengiringi sorang-sorang ahli keluarga yang balik, sampai barang-barang pameran dah masuk dalam kereta, bas yang bawa ughang Rawa dari Sumatera pun dah beghangkek pogi - barulah aku balik dengan kawan aku Miah, asal Rawa Temoh tapi tinggal dokek Kg Cabang Lima, T.Malim. Dia kawan aku dari umur 12 tahun. Kami tak ponah beghandai bahasa lain selain dari bahasa Rawa.

Apa aku dapek dokek Seminar???? Aku dapek sijil!!

Satu hari, sijil ni akan jadi sentimental value. Bila ughang nak menyingkap sejarah Seminar Melayu Rao (MALAYSIA) / Mesyuarat Agung Persatuan JARO kali kedua, sijil ni akan jadi bahan sejarah! Tapi aku nak ucapkan terima kasih kepada Y.A Bhg Tun Dr Hj Ahmad Sarji Abdul Hamid sobab dia dah sampaikan bonde yang aku nak cakap ..aku harap ejaan RAO tu dapek ditukar kepada RAWA. Baru sodap nak disobuit! Ejaan RAO tu bulih tersalah soboit jadi "RAU".

Overall, perhimpunan Seminar Rawa ko berjaya. Dapat mencapai objektif. Majlis berjalan lancar. Dapat mengeratkan silaturahim dan enjoy! Terimakasih pada semua yang terlibat menjadikan seminar Rawa di UPSI satu kenyataan - JARO, Jawatankuasa Pelaksana Seminar Melayu Rao Malaysia, dan semua ughang-ughang Rawa yang sanggup meluangkan masa hujung minggu untuk hadir. WE ARE RAWA UNITED.

Khasiat Buah Kurma & Kismis

Sabda Rasulullah s.a.w

"Berilah makan buah kurma kepada isteri-isteri kamu yang hamil, kerana sekiranya wanita hamil itu memakan buah kurma, nescaya anak yang bakal dilahirkan itu menjadi anak yang penyabar, bersopan santun serta
cerdas pemikirannya."

Kebaikan Kurma Ketika Mengandung dan Bersalin adalah amat baik sekali jika puan mengamalkan memakan buah kurma semasa mengandung kerana ini akan memudahkan bersalin nanti. Semasa bayi dilahirkan, buah kurma juga dicalitkan sedikit di lelangit bayi.

Ingat tak kisah dimana Maryam hanya memakan buah kurma semasa melahirkan nabi Isa a.s.Buah kurma tidak mengandungi gula yang merbahayakan malah ia merupakan makanan Rasullullah s.a.w.
Janganlah risau kerana takut diserang kencing manis.Apa yang harus puan buat, makanan manis2 yang lain puan jauhkanlah. Buah kurma tidak merbahayakan kesihatan kerana ianya mengandungi banyak khasiat.


1) KURMA

Nabi Muhammad SAW bersabda:

"Rumah yang tidak ada kurma di dalamnya, akan menyebabkan penghuninya kurang sehat".

"Berilah makanan kurma pada wanita yang hamil sebelum dia melahirkan, sebab yang demikian itu akan menyebabkan anaknya menjadi seorang yang tabah dan bertakwa (bersih hatinya)".

Abu Abdillah a.s. bersabda:

"Buah kurma adalah salah satu buah yang berasal dari syurga dan dapat mensirnakan pengaruh sihir".

Abu Abdillah a.s. bersabda:

"Orang yang memakan 7 buah kurma yang baik sebelum sarapan, maka pada hari itu dia tidak akan tertimpa racun, sihir dan tidak diganggu setan".

Imam Ja'far Ash-Shadiq a..s. bersabda:

"Barangsiapa memakan 7 buah kurma yang baik, maka cacing-cacing yang ada di perutnya akan mati".


2) KISMIS

Nabi Muhammad SAW bersabda:

"Barangsiapa memakan kismis merah sebanyak 21 biji setiap hari sebelum sarapan pagi, maka dia tidak akan tertimpa penyakit kecuali kematian".

"Biasakanlah memakan kismis karena kismis dapat menghilangkan kepahitan (empedu/cairan kuning), menghilangkan lendir, menyehatkan badan, membaguskan rupa, menguatkan saraf dan menghilangkan letih".

Imam Ali a.s. bersabda:

"Barangsiapa memakan 21 biji kismis merah, maka dia tidak akan melihat pada jasadnya suatu yang tidak disenangi".

"Kismis dapat menguatkan jantung, menghilangkan penyakit, menghilangkan panas dan memulihkan kesehatan jiwa".

Pada riwayat lain dari Abi Ja'far At-thusi disebutkan bahwa kismis dapat menghilangkan lendir dan menyehatkan jiwa".


3) MADU

Nabi Muhammad SAW bersabda:

"Barangsiapa minum madu setiap bulan dengan niat melakukan nasehat Al-Qur'an, maka Allah SWT akan menyembuhkannya dari 77 penyakit".

"Barangsiapa ingin memiliki hafalan yang kuat hendaklah dia meminum madu".

"Sebaik-baik minuman ialah madu karena dia dapat mengkonsentrasikan hati dan menghilangkan dingin yang ada di dalam dada"..

"Allah SWt telah meletakan berkah di dalam madu dan menjadikannya sebagai obat dari rasa nyeri, dan madu telah didoakan oleh 70 Nabi".


Dari Imam Ali a.s. beliau bersabda:

"Madu adalah obat dari segala penyakit,tiada penyakit di dalamnya, ia dapat menghilangkan lendir dan membersihkan hati".

Dari Imam Ja'far Ash-Shadiq a.s., beliau bersabda:

"Rasul saw sangat menyenangi madu".

Dari Imam Ja'far Ash-Shadiq a.s., beliau bersabda:

"Biasakanlah dirimu memperoleh dua obat yaitu meminum madu dan membaca Al-Quran".

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Di akhirat nanti ada 4 golongan lelaki yg akan ditarik masuk ke neraka oleh wanita. Lelaki itu adalah mereka yg tidak memberikan hak kpd wanita dan tidak menjaga amanah itu. Mereka ialah:


1. Ayahnya

Apabila seseorang yg bergelar ayah tidak mempedulikan anak2 perempuannya didunia. Dia tidak memberikan segala keperluan agama seperti mengajar solat,mengaji dan sebagainya Dia membiarkan anak2 perempuannya tidak menutup aurat. Tidak cukup kalau dgn hanya memberi kemewahan dunia sahaja. Maka dia akan ditarik keneraka oleh anaknya.

(p/s; Duhai lelaki yg bergelar ayah, bagaimanakah hal keadaan anak perempuanmu sekarang?. Adakah kau mengajarnya bersolat & saum?..menutup aurat?...pengetahuan agama?.. Jika tidak cukup salah satunya, maka bersedialah utk menjadi bahan bakar neraka jahannam.)


2. Suaminya

Apabila sang suami tidak mempedulikan tindak tanduk isterinya. Bergaul! bebas di pejabat, memperhiaskan diri bukan utk suami tapi utk pandangan kaum lelaki yg bukan mahram. Apabila suami mendiam diri walaupun seorang yg alim dimana solatnya tidak pernah bertangguh, saumnya tidak tinggal, maka dia akan turut ditarik oleh isterinya
bersama-sama ke dlm neraka.

(p/s; Duhai lelaki yg bergelar suami, bagaimanakah hal keadaan isteri tercintamu sekarang?. Dimanakah dia?Bagaimana akhlaknya? Jika tidak kau menjaganya mengikut ketetapan syari'at, maka terimalah hakikat yg kau akan sehidup semati bersamanya di 'taman' neraka sana.)


3. Abang-abangnya

Apabila ayahnya sudah tiada,tanggungjawab menjaga maruah wanita jatuh ke bahu abang-abangnya dan saudara lelakinya. Jikalau mereka hanya mementingkan keluarganya sahaja dan adiknya dibiar melencong dari ajaran Islam,tunggulah tarikan adiknya di akhirat kelak.

(p/s; Duhai lelaki yg mempunyai adik perempuan, jgn hanya menjaga amalmu, dan jgn ingat kau terlepas...kau juga akan dipertanggungjawabkan diakhirat kelak...jika membiarkan adikmu bergelumang dgn maksiat... dan tidak menutup aurat.)


4. Anak2 lelakinya

Apabila seorang anak tidak menasihati seorang ibu perihal kelakuan yg haram disisi Islam. bila ibu membuat kemungkaran mengumpat, memfitnah, mengata dan sebagainya...maka anak itu akan disoal dan dipertanggungjawabkan di akhirat kelak....dan nantikan tarikan ibunya ke neraka.

(p/s; Duhai anak2 lelaki.... sayangilah ibumu....nasihatilah dia jika tersalah atau terlupa.... krn ibu juga insan biasa... x lepas dr melakukan dosa...selamatkanlah dia dr menjadi 'kayu api' neraka....jika tidak, kau juga akan ditarik menjadi penemannya.)

Lihatlah.....betapa hebatnya tarikan wanita bukan sahaja di dunia malah diakhirat pun tarikannya begitu hebat. Maka kaum lelaki yg bergelar ayah/suami/abang atau anak harus memainkan peranan mereka.
Firman Allah S.W.T; "Hai anak Adam, peliharalah diri kamu serta ahlimu dari api neraka dimana bahan bakarnya ialah manusia, jin dan batu-batu..."

10 Principles for PEACE of MIND

1. Do Not Interfere In Others’ Business Unless Asked:

Most of us create our own problems by interfering too often in others’ affairs. We do so because somehow we have convinced ourselves that our way is the best way, our logic is the perfect logic and those who do not conform to our thinking must be criticized and steered to the right direction, our direction. This thinking denies the existence of individuality and consequently the existence of God.. God has created each one of us in a unique way. No two human beings can think or act in exactly the same way. All men or women act the way they do because God within them prompts them that way. Mind your own business and you will keep your peace.

2. Forgive And Forget:

This is the most powerful aid to peace of mind. We often develop ill feelings inside our heart for the person who insults us or harms us. We nurture grievances. This in turn results in loss of sleep, development of stomach ulcers, and high blood pressure. This insult or injury was done once, but nourishing of grievance goes on forever by constantly remembering it. Get over this bad habit. Life is too short to waste in such trifles. Forgive,20Forget, and march on. Love flourishes in giving and forgiving.

3. Do Not Crave For Recognition:

This world is full of selfish people. They seldom praise anybody without selfish motives. They may praise you today because you are in power, but no sooner than you are powerless, they will forget your achievement and will start finding faults in you. Why do you wish to kill yourse lf in striving for their recognition? Their recognition is not worth the aggravation. Do your duties ethically and sincerely.

4. Do Not Be Jealous:

We all have experienced how jealousy can disturb our peace of mind. You know that you work harder than your colleagues in the office, but sometimes they get promotions; you do not. You started a business several years ago, but you are not as successful as your neighbor whose business is only one year old. There are several examples like these in everyday life. Should you be jealous? No. Remember everybody’s life is shaped by his/her destiny, which has now become his/her reality. If you are destined to be rich, nothing in the world can stop you. If you are not so destined, no one can help you either. Nothing will be gained by blaming others for your misfortune. Jealousy will not get you anywhere; it will only take away your peace of mind.

5. Change Yourself According To The Environment:

If you try to change the environment single-handedly, the chances are you will fail. Instead, change yourself to suit your environment. As you do this, even the environment, which has been unfriendly to you, will mysteriously change and seem congenial and harmonious.

6. Endure What Cannot Be Cured:

This is the best way to turn a disadvantage into an advantage. Every day we face numerous inconveniences, ailments, irritations, and accidents that are beyond our control. If we cannot control them or change them, we must learn to put up with these things. We must learn to endure them cheerfully. Believe in yourself and you will gain in terms of patience, inner strength and will power.

7. Do Not Bite Off More Than You Can Chew:

This maxim needs to be remembered constantly. We often tend to take more responsibilities than we are capable of carrying out. This is done to satisfy our ego. Know your limitations. . Why take on additional loads that may create more worries? You cannot gain peace of mind by expanding your external activities. Reduce your material engagements and spend time in prayer, introspection and meditation. This will reduce those thoughts in your mind that make you restless. Uncluttered mind will produce greater peace of mind.

8. Meditate Regularly:

Meditation calms the mind and gets rid of disturbing thoughts. This is the highest state of peace of mind. Try and experience it yourself. If you meditate earnestly for half an hour everyday, your mind will tend to become peaceful during the remaining twenty-three and half-hours. Your mind will not be easily disturbed as it was before. You would benefit by gradually increasing the period of daily meditation. You may think that this will interfere with your daily work. On the contrary, this will increase your efficiency and you will be able to produce better results in less time.

9. Never Leave The Mind Vacant:

An empty mind is the devil’s workshop. All evil actions start in the vacant mind. Keep your mind occupied in something positive, something worthwhile. Actively follow a hobby. Do something that holds your interest. You must decide what you value more: money or peace of mind. Your hobby, like social work or religious work, may not always earn you more money, but you will have a sense of fulfillment and achievement. Even when you are resting physically, occupy yourself in healthy reading or mental chanting of God’s name.

10. Do Not Procrastinate And Never Regret:

Do not waste time in protracted wondering ” Should I or shouldn’t I?” Days, weeks, months, and years may be wasted in that futile mental debating. You can never plan enough because you can never anticipate all future happenings. Value your time and do the things that need to be done. It does not matter if you fail the first time. You can learn from your mistakes and succeed the next time. Sitting back and worrying will lead to nothing. Learn from your mistakes, but do not brood over the past. DO NOT REGRET. Whatever happened was destined to happen only that way. Why cry over spilt milk?

Mirror..mirror on the wall..

What Your Cholesterol Levels Mean

Your test report will show your cholesterol levels in milligrams per deciliter of blood (mg/dL). To determine how your cholesterol levels affect your risk of heart disease, your doctor will also take into account other risk factors such as age, family history, smoking and high blood pressure.

A complete fasting lipoprotein profile will show:

• Your total blood (or serum) cholesterol level
• Your HDL (good) cholesterol level
• Your LDL (bad) cholesterol level
• Your triglyceride level

Your Total Blood (or Serum) Cholesterol Level

Less than 200 mg/dL: Desirable
If your LDL, HDL and triglyceride levels are also at desirable levels and you have no other risk factors for heart disease, total blood cholesterol below 200 mg/dL puts you at relatively low risk of coronary heart disease. Even with a low risk, however, it’s still smart to eat a heart-healthy diet, get regular physical activity and avoid tobacco smoke. Have your cholesterol levels checked every five years or as your doctor recommends.

200–239 mg/dL: Borderline-High Risk
If your total cholesterol falls between 200 and 239 mg/dL, your doctor will evaluate your levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol, HDL (good) cholesterol and triglycerides. It's possible to have borderline-high total cholesterol numbers with normal levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol balanced by high HDL (good) cholesterol. Work with your doctor to create a prevention and treatment plan that's right for you. Make lifestyle changes, including eating a heart-healthy diet, getting regular physical activity and avoiding tobacco smoke. Depending on your LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and your other risk factors, you may also need medication. Ask your doctor how often you should have your cholesterol rechecked.

240 mg/dL and over: High Risk
People who have a total cholesterol level of 240 mg/dL or more typically have twice the risk of coronary heart disease as people whose cholesterol level is desirable (200 mg/dL). If your test didn’t show your LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and triglycerides, your doctor should order a fasting profile. Work with your doctor to create a prevention and treatment plan that's right for you. Whether or not you need cholesterol-regulating medication, make lifestyle changes, including eating a heart-healthy diet, getting regular physical activity and avoiding tobacco smoke.

Your HDL (Good) Cholesterol Level

With HDL (good) cholesterol, higher levels are better. Low HDL cholesterol (less than 40 mg/dL for men, less than 50 mg/dL for women) puts you at higher risk for heart disease. In the average man, HDL cholesterol levels range from 40 to 50 mg/dL. In the average woman, they range from 50 to 60 mg/dL. An HDL cholesterol of 60 mg/dL or higher gives some protection against heart disease.

Smoking, being overweight and being sedentary can all result in lower HDL cholesterol. To raise your HDL level, avoid tobacco smoke, maintain a healthy weight and get at least 30–60 minutes of physical activity more days than not.

People with high blood triglycerides usually also have lower HDL cholesterol and a higher risk of heart attack and stroke. Progesterone, anabolic steroids and male sex hormones (testosterone) also lower HDL cholesterol levels. Female sex hormones raise HDL cholesterol levels.

Your LDL (Bad) Cholesterol Level

The lower your LDL cholesterol, the lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. In fact, it's a better gauge of risk than total blood cholesterol. In general, LDL levels fall into these categories:

LDL Cholesterol Levels
Less than 100 mg/dL	Optimal
100 to 129 mg/dL	Near Optimal/ Above Optimal
130 to 159 mg/dL	Borderline High
160 to 189 mg/dL	High
190 mg/dL and above	Very High

Your other risk factors for heart disease and stroke help determine what your LDL level should be, as well as the appropriate treatment for you. A healthy level for you may not be healthy for your friend or neighbor. Discuss your levels and your treatment options with your doctor to get the plan that works for you.

The Cholesterol Heart Profilers is a great starting point for learning about prevention and treatment options for your specific cholesterol levels. This free, confidential online service creates a printable report with the key information you need to fully understand your cholesterol levels, health risks and treatment options. You'll get a personalized cardiovascular disease risk profile, along with a summary of treatment options, potential side effects, success rates and a list of relevant medical journal articles and research studies, all summarized in plain English.

Your Triglyceride Level

Triglyceride is a form of fat. People with high triglycerides often have a high total cholesterol level, including high LDL (bad) cholesterol and low HDL (good) cholesterol levels.

Your triglyceride level will fall into one of these categories:

• Normal: less than 150 mg/dL
• Borderline-High: 150–199 mg/dL
• High: 200–499 mg/dL
• Very High: 500 mg/dL

Many people have high triglyceride levels due to being overweight/obese, physical inactivity, cigarette smoking, excess alcohol consumption and/or a diet very high in carbohydrates (60 percent of more of calories). High triglycerides are a lifestyle-related risk factor; however, underlying diseases or genetic disorders can be the cause.

The main therapy to reduce triglyceride levels is to change your lifestyle. This means control your weight, eat a heart-healthy diet, get regular physical activity, avoid tobacco smoke, limit alcohol to one drink per day for women or two drinks per day for men and limit beverages and foods with added sugars. Visit your healthcare provider to create an action plan that will incorporate all these lifestyle changes. Sometimes, medication is needed in addition to a healthy diet and lifestyle.

A triglyceride level of 150 mg/dL or higher is one of the risk factors of metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome increases the risk for heart disease and other disorders, including diabetes.

(By American Heart Association)

19 Julai 2009

Hari ni dari pagi lagi aku dah keluar..mula-mula cari sarapan pagi. Roti canai je la beli kat Restoran Jalal. Cari cempedak nak goreng (Dayah nak) tapi satu pun tak dapat. Kedai buah tepi Sg Bernam pulak tutup lagi. Lepas sarapan pagi aku siap, keluar dgn Lila ke pasar. Bawa Omak, tapi hantarkan ke rumah Mak Ngah Salha yang dah beberapa hari tak sihat. Beli lauk, sayo. As usual, asal jumpa orang kenal ajer, mulalah berborak. Pasar & pekan T.Malim, adalah tempat pertemuan dgn kawan-kawan lama masa sekolah-sekolah dulu juga dgn sedara mara yang jarak berjumpa sejak semua dah berkeluarga dan berpindah ke tempat lain.

Selesai semua kat pasar, aku dan Lila singgah rumah Mak Ngah Salha. Buat lawatan sosial. Berziarah orang sekit! Kaki kiri Mak Ngah bengkak dari lutut ke jari-jari kaki. Mujur Mak Ngah tak ada kencing manis. Mudah-mudahan Mak Ngah sembuh cepat. Di rumah Mak Ngah, aku berjumpa dgn Mak Anjang yang dah lama tak jumpa. Terbukalah balik kisah di JB, tersingkap balik kenangan bersama Pak Utih di Larkin...

Dari rumah Mak Ngah, aku bawa Omak gi ambik gambar. Pastu ke nursey bunga di Simpang Empat. On the way balik, aku singgah beli cempedak. Sampai rumah, kami terus masak. Aku terus goreng cempedak (request from Hidayah). Hmmmmmmmm..........kalaulah cempedak ni tak angin, aku dah sental banyak....

Menu hari ni, sup sayo dan daging padprik (request from Dayah jugak...maklumlah duduk asrama. Bila balik, macam-macam makanan yg dia teringat). Kat pasar tadi, kawan lama masa sekolah sedekah aku 2 bungkus nasi kerabu, 2 bungkus nasi lemak dan 2 bungkus laksam! Amin. Mudah-mudahan lapang rezki pada orang yang bersedekah.

Petang - keluar balik, hantar Dayah gi gunting rambut. Dalis temankan. Aku balik rumah semula dan sambung berborak dgn Lila, Za dan Emin kat meja makan dapo. Meja makan ni simpan macam-macam cerita. Kalau ada memory card kat meja makan ni, dah tentu card ni dah overload dgn cerita-cerita santai, sempoi, gosip hangat/panas, sensasi, controversy!Hahahah!

Malam- aku balik semula ke LB.

Women, Pregnancy, and Estrogen

PREGNANCY Q & A & more!

Should I have a baby after 35?
A: No, 35 children is enough.

Q : I'm two months pregnant now. When will my baby move?
A: With any luck, right after he finishes college.

Q : What is the most reliable method to determine a baby's sex?
A: Childbirth.

Q: My wife is five months pregnant and so moody that sometimes she's borderline irrational.
A: So what's your question?

Q : My childbirth instructor says it's not pain I'll feel during labor, but pressure. Is she right?
A: Yes, in the same way that a tornado might be called an air current.

Q: When is the best time to get an epidural?
A: Right after you find out you're pregnant.

Q : Is there any reason I have to be in the delivery room while my wife is in labor?
A: Not unless the word 'alimony' means anything to you.

Q: Is there anything I should avoid while recovering from childbirth?
A: Yes, pregnancy.

Q : Do I have to have a baby shower?
A: Not if you change the baby's diaper very quickly.

Q : Our baby was born last week. When will my wife begin to feel and act normal again?
A: When the kids are in college.

'ESTROGEN ISSUES'

10 WAYS TO KNOW IF YOU HAVE 'ESTROGEN ISSUES'

1. Everyone around you has an attitude problem.
2. You're adding chocolate chips to your cheese omelet.
3. The dryer has shrunk every last pair of your jeans.
4. Your husband is suddenly agreeing to everything you say.
5. You 're using your cellular phone to dial up every bumper sticker that says: 'How's my driving-call 1- 800-'.
6. Everyone's head looks like an invitation to batting practice.
7. Everyone seems to have just landed here from 'outer space.'
9. You're sure that everyone is scheming to drive you crazy.
10. The ibuprofen bottle is empty and you bought it yesterday.

TOP TEN THINGS ONLY WOMEN UNDERSTAND
10. Cats' facial expressions.
9. The need for the same style of shoes in different colors.
8. Why bean sprouts aren't just weeds.
7. Fat clothes.
6. Taking a car trip without trying to beat your best time.
5. The difference between beige, ecru, cream, off-white, and eggshell.
4. Cutting your hair to make it grow.
3. Eyelash curlers.
2. The inaccuracy of every bathroom scale ever made.

AND, the Number One thing only women understand:

1. OTHER WOMEN

Getting rid of CHOLESTROL

10 Ways to Lower Cholesterol

By Holly McCord, RD, Prevention

Intro
You've been diagnosed with high cholesterol. Now what? It's a perfectly valid question, the same one facing millions of Americans at this very moment. Your doctor has probably recommended dietary changes, perhaps more exercise, maybe even medication. But you know you can do more. You're just not sure what, or when, or how.

That's why we've created the Ten Commandments of Cholesterol Control. They're the basic steps anyone can follow, no matter what their current cholesterol profile, to get the numbers they want.

Some of the commandments may seem more important to you than others, depending on your current health status. For now, feel free to focus on those most relevant to your situation. You can return to the others later; at the very least, they'll help you stay informed and inspired as you wage your own cholesterol war.

Just remember that by adopting all ten commandments, you establish a solid foundation for lifelong cholesterol control. They'll support whatever treatment plan you ultimately choose to follow. There's no better time to get started than now!

1. Know Where You Stand
You've heard the old saying about no news being good news? Well, it doesn't apply to cholesterol. Getting it checked on a regular basis is essential to your long-term good health. After all, high cholesterol has been linked to cardiovascular disease, the number one cause of death in the United States. In fact, according to the American Heart Association, people who have a total cholesterol of 240 mg/dL (milligrams per deciliter) are twice as likely to experience a heart attack as people who have a cholesterol level of 200 mg/dL. Knowing your level, and tracking it as you begin treatment, just makes sense.

In a nutshell, all adults age 20 and over should have their cholesterol checked at least once every 5 years as recommended by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health. You may require more frequent screening if you have certain risk factors for heart disease or if your test results are cause for concern.Generally, doctors like to see total cholesterol below 200 mg/dL, with LDL (bad cholesterol) below 130—the high end of the "near-optimal" range—and HDL (good cholesterol) above 40. If your test results aren't consistent with these levels, your doctor may recommend a retest. If they're still not where they should be, your doctor may want to discuss treatment options.

The truly good news is that in many cases, cholesterol is easily managed, even without medication. But you need to know your starting point, and you need to monitor your progress toward healthy levels. Even for those whose cholesterol is within the range considered normal, knocking a few points off their readings can slow fatty buildup in the arteries and possibly reduce any buildup that's already there. The bottom line: In the pursuit of cholesterol control, knowing your numbers is an absolute necessity.

2. Learn All You Can
Once you've been diagnosed with high cholesterol, your instinct may be to jump right into whatever treatment plan your doctor recommends. Unless your cholesterol has gone through the roof, which may require immediate intervention, you're better off taking time to think through your situation and your treatment options. By exercising some control up front, you're more likely to develop a cholesterol management plan you can truly live with.

Perhaps a good place to begin is with an assessment of your personal risk factors for heart disease beyond high cholesterol. Which ones are within your control? For example, you may not be able to change your age, gender, or family history. But you can improve your eating habits, get more exercise, and quit smoking. These are the sorts of lifestyle changes that should become part of your cholesterol management plan, no matter what other treatments you may choose.

Likewise, you'll want to learn as much as you can about cholesterol itself. Your body needs cholesterol to perform certain vital functions. In fact, lowering one type of cholesterol, HDL, can be bad for your heart. What's more, while many foods contain dietary cholesterol, most of the blame for elevated cholesterol levels rests squarely on the shoulders of saturated fat.

Of course, you'll also want to educate yourself about the available treatment options. Conventional medicine has much to offer to people with high cholesterol—but so do alternative therapies. Indeed, the choices can seem overwhelming. Before you settle on a specific treatment or combination of treatments (in consultation with your doctor), you should know whether it's effective and safe and how soon you can expect to see results.

3. Get Rid of Those Extra Pounds
If you weigh more than you should, slimming down may produce a significant drop in your cholesterol level. Research suggests that being overweight disrupts the normal metabolism of dietary fat. So even though you may be eating less fat, you may not see a difference in your cholesterol profile until you unload the excess pounds.In fact, shedding just 5 to 10 pounds may be enough to improve your cholesterol level. Just don't go the crash-dieting route. A slow but steady loss of 1/2 to 1 pound a week is healthiest and easiest to maintain. Since 1 pound equals 3,500 calories, you could meet the pound-per-week rate by eating 500 fewer calories per day, burning 500 more calories per day through exercise, or—the best option—a combination of the two.

Findings from the landmark Framingham Heart Study confirm that such modest weight loss is worth the effort, for reasons beyond cholesterol control. According to the study, taking off—and keeping off—just 1 to 2 pounds a year may reduce your risk of high blood pressure by 25 percent and your risk of diabetes by 35 percent.

Incidentally, many of the lifestyle strategies that help rein in unruly cholesterol can also take off unwanted pounds, and vice versa. If you're significantly overweight, be sure to consult your doctor before embarking on any weight loss program.

4. Lace Up Your Walking Shoes
Whether your goal is to lower your cholesterol, shed some extra pounds, or both, regular exercise can help you get there. We're not talking about high-intensity workouts, either, though boosting your intensity can elevate HDL cholesterol. Walking and other, more moderate physical activities are good for your heart, too.

In fact, one study suggests that walks of any duration may help reduce heart disease risk. For the study, British researchers recruited 56 sedentary people between ages 40 and 66, then divided them into three groups. One group took a long, 20- to 40-minute walk each day; another group walked for 10 to 15 minutes twice a day; and the third group took 5- to 10-minute walks three times a day.

Over the 18 weeks of the study, the once-a-day walkers saw their LDL cholesterol drop by 8.3 percent; the twice-a-day walkers by 5.8 percent. The researchers concluded that walks of any length can be beneficial, as long as they're done at a moderate intensity—that is, a brisk pace at which you can still carry on a conversation.

We mention walking because it's the most convenient form of physical activity. But really, any form of aerobic exercise—running, bicycling, swimming, whatever gets your heart pumping—can help lower heart disease risk. Whichever activity (or activities) you choose, just make sure you're doing it for 30 minutes at least 5 days a week.

If you've been relatively inactive, check with your doctor before launching any exercise regimen. Your doctor may be able to help you choose an activity that suits your current fitness level.

5. Become Acquainted with the Good Fats
When you were diagnosed with high cholesterol, your doctor likely advised you to reduce your fat intake. In general, cutting your dietary fat will lower cholesterol. But as with any rule, this one has exceptions. Evidence suggests that eating more of some fats and less of others is better than simply cutting way back on all fats.Peanut butter, avocados, olive and canola oils, and most nuts are mostly monounsaturated fat. Research has shown that monounsaturated fat can help lower LDL and triglycerides (another type of blood fat) while raising HDL. It's a much healthier choice than saturated fat, found primarily in animal products—meats, butter, full-fat milk and cheese. Saturated fat can elevate your cholesterol level more than anything else you might eat.

Also included in the good fats category are the omega-3 fatty acids, found in abundance in fish such as mackerel, albacore tuna, and salmon. The omega-3s appear to lower levels of VLDL (very low density lipoprotein) and triglycerides. Studies have shown that when people cut back on saturated fat and consumed more fish oil, their LDL dropped. The American Heart Association recommends eating at least 2 servings of baked or grilled fish a week.

That said, omega-3s are not a magic bullet. When study participants consumed more fish oil without altering their saturated fat intake, their LDL levels stayed the same or increased. In order to reap the cholesterol-cutting benefits of omega-3s, you need to limit your saturated fat consumption. Remember, too, that eating foods low in total fat can help restrict saturated fat.

6. Discover Fiber's Cholesterol-Cutting Capacity
It's no secret that vegetarians have lower cholesterol levels and lower heart disease rates than meat eaters. That's in part because vegetarians consume so much fiber, which is found exclusively in plant foods—fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and beans.

Fiber comes in two forms: soluble and insoluble. The soluble kind appears to pack the greatest cholesterol-lowering punch. Research has shown that consuming about 15 g of soluble fiber a day can lower LDL cholesterol by 5 to 10 percent. It works by binding with cholesterol-containing bile acids in the intestines and escorting them out of the body.

A specific kind of soluble fiber, pectin, not only lowers cholesterol but also helps curb overeating by slowing the digestive process. Munch on apples and other pectin-rich fruits, and you're likely to eat less, lose weight, and rein in your cholesterol.

Coincidentally, foods high in fiber tend to be low in saturated fat and cholesterol, as well as calories. Just make sure you don't top your fiber-rich whole grain toast with a huge dollop of butter.

7. Take a Good Multivitamin
Even if you're getting more good fats, avoiding bad fats, and filling up on fiber, your diet may have some nutritional gaps. A multivitamin/mineral supplement can help cover your nutritional bases and possibly lower your risk for heart disease and stroke.

Look for a multi that delivers 400 micrograms of folic acid, 2 mg of vitamin B6, and 6 micrograms of vitamin B12, advises Robert Rosenson, MD, director of the preventive cardiology center at Northwestern University Medical School in Chicago. In studies, all three of these B vitamins have played important roles in protecting heart health.

In a Harvard study involving 80,000 nurses, for example, those with the highest intakes of folic acid were 31 percent less likely to develop heart disease. Folic acid works by decreasing blood levels of homocysteine, an amino acid that's an emerging risk factor for heart disease and stroke. While many foods contain folate (the naturally occurring form of folic acid), including orange juice, kidney beans, broccoli, and spinach, you'll be certain that you're getting the recommended amount by taking a multivitamin.The same study found that the women who consumed the most vitamin B6 reduced their risk of heart disease by one-third. Like folic acid, B6 helps to hold down levels of homocysteine.

In older people, effectively controlling levels of homocysteine may depend on adequate stores of vitamin B12. After age 50, the human body sometimes absorbs less B12 from food. According to Johns Hopkins researchers, older people who took a multivitamin containing B12 had lower levels of homocysteine.

When you're shopping for a multivitamin, steer clear of those that contain iron. According to Rosenson, men and postmenopausal women don't need extra iron. Iron stores have been linked with a higher rate of heart attacks and strokes.

8. Explore Your Treatment Options
When you were diagnosed with high cholesterol, you and your doctor probably discussed an appropriate course of treatment. It's important that you continue to work with your doctor and inform him of any therapies that you decide to try on your own.

The fact is, both conventional and alternative medicine have a range of cholesterol-combating strategies available. Which ones you choose depends on your current cholesterol profile, your general health, your lifestyle, even your perspective on treatment. Some people feel perfectly comfortable taking cholesterol-lowering medication, while others do all they can to avoid it.

For people who have advanced heart disease or who've already had a heart attack, conventional therapies such as drugs and surgery are vital, at least at the start of treatment. Later, you and your doctor can discuss lifestyle strategies and alternative therapies that may support your recovery and possibly stop the disease from progressing.

For those with mild to moderately elevated cholesterol, lifestyle strategies and alternative therapies may make drugs and surgery unnecessary, Rosenson says. These days, many physicians urge patients in the mild-to-moderate category to try controlling their cholesterol through dietary changes and increased physical activity. If those measures alone aren't enough, or if a patient already has coronary heart disease or is at high risk for it, physicians reach for the prescription pad.

Together, you and your doctor can come up with a treatment plan that matches your needs and lifestyle—and that delivers the results you want.

9. Find Ways to Short-Circuit Stress
To win the cholesterol war, managing stress is as essential as eating healthfully and exercising regularly. When you're tense and anxious, you're more likely to neglect the actions that help lower cholesterol in the first place. After spending 12 hours at the office working frantically to meet a deadline, do you really want to devote another hour to preparing a nutritious meal or walking on a treadmill? Probably not.What's more, stress and its companion emotions—tension, anxiety, anger, depression—trigger the release of chemicals that constrict arteries, reduce bloodflow to the heart, raise blood pressure, and elevate your heart rate. These changes, in combination with uncontrolled cholesterol, can put you on course for a heart attack.

To block your body's stress response, simply removing yourself from the stressful situation can help. Go for a short walk, practice deep breathing, perform a few simple stretches, meditate—whatever enables you to relax and regroup. You'll feel better, you'll think more clearly, and you'll spare your heart from harm.

No matter how busy you are, set aside a few minutes every day to reflect on yourself and your life. Are you satisfied with the direction you're taking? Are your needs being met? By tuning out the world and turning inward, you remind yourself of what matters most, and you rise above the stressful distractions that undermine your health in so many ways.

While staying in touch with yourself can help you set priorities and adjust your life's course, don't sacrifice family and social relationships. They give your life balance and enable you to cope with stressful situations. Of course, maintaining ties to family and community takes some effort, especially in an era when technology drives our interactions. But it's worth doing, since research has shown that people with fewer social connections are more prone to illness and more likely to die young. On the bright side, the more social connections you have, the better your chances of living longer—free of heart disease and other life-threatening illnesses.

10. Make a Commitment
Several men and women manage to take charge of their cholesterol and achieve their ideal numbers. Many of these people had experienced some life-changing event that forced them to commit themselves to a healthier, cholesterol-lowering lifestyle.

To win the cholesterol war, you must make that same commitment—resolving to take care of yourself, to make necessary changes, to live healthfully every day. Your family and your friends can support you, but ultimately, you're the one making the decisions that will have an impact on your health, for better or worse.

THINK OF SOMEONE WHO NEED YOU..
SOMEONE WHO NEED YOUR CARE
SOMEONE WHO NEED YOUR ATTENTION
SOMEONE WHO NEED YOUR LOVE
THAT SOMEONE IS YOURSELF!

Forgive and Forget

The Sands of Forgiveness

A story tells that two friends were walking through the desert. During some point of the journey they had an argument, and one friend slapped the other one in the face.

The one who got slapped was hurt, but without saying anything, wrote in the sand:

"TODAY MY BEST FRIEND SLAPPED ME IN THE FACE."

They kept on walking until they found an oasis, where they decided to take a bath. The one who had been slapped got stuck in the mire and started drowning, but the friend saved him.

After he recovered from the near drowning, he wrote on a stone:

"TODAY MY BEST FRIEND SAVED MY LIFE"

The friend who had slapped and saved his best friend asked him, “After I hurt you, you wrote in the sand and now, you write on a stone, why?”

The other friend replied “When someone hurts us we should write it down in sand where winds of forgiveness can erase it away. But, when someone does something good for us, we must engrave it in stone where no wind can ever erase it.”

LEARN TO WRITE YOUR HURTS IN THE SAND AND TO CARVE YOUR BENEFITS IN STONE.

Hi Tea d'Ancasa @ 12/07/09

d'Ancasa

Celebrate birthday omak.. 21 orang semuanya. memang kecoh, memang heboh!!! Makan tak usah cerita, lepas 1 dish ke satu dish. Kebetulan Ati dan Abg Dayat pun ada. Menambah 'perisa' pada agenda, aku dan Lila bawa dokumen-dokumen tanah kat Kuang!! Lagi kalut! Ni lah.. gelagat. "APABILA UGHANG GHAWA BERKUMPUL"!! Tak soda diri. Lupa daratan. hehehehe... Hi tea dari kul 12.30 - 4.00pm. Tapi kita orang arrived at 1.00pm. Selesai jam 4 petang. Solat zohor kat bilik hotel 218 Level 2. Memang selesa... Tapi buat kecoh pulak kat tempat parking, bincang nak pegi mana lepas tu. Overall, hi-tea plan untuk celebrate birthday Omak tahun ni, berjalan lancar. Alhamdulillah...Syukur pada Allah kerana telah memberkati majlis ini.

d' Seri Pacific Hotel

Kami semua berduyun-duyun ke Seri Pacific Hotel, booked bilik untuk Ati dan Abg Dayat nak stay malam ni.... Naik bilik for refreshings and solat Asar. Settle semua, kami pun yang perempuan bergerak 2 kereta ke Maju Junction cari present untuk Omak.

d'Maju Junction

Sampai kat sini, semua sibuk tengok baju itu, jubah ini, blaus la untuk raya!! Plan asal nak cari jubah untuk Omak ke Umrah!! hehehehehe!! Camnilah mak, bila anak-anak perempuan Omak berkumpul! Akhirnya jubah Omak langsung tak dapat. Dan..yang dapat cuma 2 tudung RM18, dibeli dek kakak and Lila. Jadilah... Maghrib di Maju Junction. Kemudian terus bergerak ke Medan Mara.

Sate Samuri d'Medan Mara

Abg Dayat, Ati dan Kejun dah stand by kat sate Samuri. Pastu balik semula ke Seri Pacific Hotel.

Bersurai da.....

Bersurai di Seri Pacific dekat pukul 10.00pm. Aku hantar dulu Kejun balik ke Ideal Heights. Teruskan perjalanan ke Tg Malim. Sampai tol Jalan Duta, tukar driver. Aku rasa dah penat betul. Berhenti LB droppedkan Omak, ambik Li jadi driver.

Uhhhhhhhhh! Penat betol hari ni! Pack. ZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzz jam 3.00am!

Pictures????? To be uploaded bila semua gambar2 dah dikumpulkan. Tungguuuuuuuuu!!

Motivasi Keibubapaan @Masjid KKB

1o July 2009

Banyak yang aku belajar dari program ni... Banyak yang buat aku sedar... Banyak ilmu yang aku dapat pelajari, dan boleh manfaatkan pada yang lain. Penceramahnya seorang ustaz yg aku kira dapat menarik minat aku utk mendengar ceramahnya dari awal hingga akhir!

IESQ- Intelectual, Emotional and Spiritual Quotients.

IQ + EQ + SQ ---> Balance Human Being

Tugas ibubapa pada anak-anak - bukan setakat memastikan pelajaran anak-anak terurus, tetapi berikan pada mereka santapan emosi yang dapat menjana satu energy yang memberangsangkan jiwa anak-anak kita. Jangan memarahi anak-anak lagi-lagi di depan orang lain, gantikan dengan sentuhan kasih sayang dan kata-kata perangsang yang dapat menarik anak-anak lebih rapat dgn kita. Kenali keperluan emosi anak-anak, rintihan jiwa dan gelodak rasa mereka. Bawa mereka berbincang, dengar suara hati mereka dan beri nasihat yang positif. Ikut kehendak mereka selagi itu tidak melanggar hukum agama. Didik anak-anak kita mengikut zaman mereka. Yang perlu kita sedar, setiap anak ada keistimewaan masing-masing. Jika mereka kurang cemerlang dalam pelajaran, barangkali mereka lebih cemerlang di bidang lain yang pada hari ini mungkin kita tak nampak lagi.... Menjadi tanggungjawab kita untuk meneroka keistimewaan/kelebihan yang ada pada anak-anak. Jangan biarkan mereka keseorangan. Bersyukur dengan pencapaian anak-anak kerana setakat itu kemampuan mereka.

Ya Allah..aku bersyukur kerana berada di majlis ilmu begini, menyedarkan aku bahawa aku banyak membuat kesilapan...banyak lagi yang perlu aku pelajari untuk menjadi seorang ibu yang dekat di hati anak-anak dalam apa jua keadaan..

Kenapa masakan diluar tidak sesedap masakan ibu?? Justru...selain dari bahan-bahan yang diperlukan dalam masakan, seorang ibu memasak dengan penuh kasih sayang. Kasih sayang memberi perisa yang ajaib yang sukar digambarkan keenakkannya! Kehadiran "human juice" iaitu 'air tangan' seorang ibu dapat menyalurkan 1001 macam rasa pada masakan.

Sebelum anak-anak pergi sekolah, elakkan dari memarahi anak-anak. Biar emosi mereka tenang dan stabil. Beri anak-anak sarapan pagi dengan makanan bukan cemuhan/bebelan. Tiap kali anak-anak nak pergi sekolah, peluk dan dakap anak-anak ke tubuh kita dgn penuh kasih sayang. Ucapkan:

"Ya Allah, aku ampunkan dosa-dosa anakku. Terangkan hati dan lapangkan mindanya untuk belajar". Tiup ke ubun-ubun anak... Insyaallah, anak pergi sekolah dengan hati yang tenang dan jiwa yang lapang. Mudah menerima pelajaran. Lebih sihat dan bertenaga.

Aku mula mempraktikkan amalan sebegini..dan anak-anak nampak gembira setiap kali aku meniup ubun-ubun dorang. Aku buat pada Taufiq, Dalis, Firman, Zuri, Tisya dan Sufi. Walaupun Dayah tak ada, tapi aku tetap lakukan dengan membayangkan kehadirannya di depan aku.

Doaku, anak-anak berjaya dengan cemerlang..

Happy Birthday Kjun@Seri Dewi Malam!

Selamat Hari Jadi yang ke "TUTTTT". Semoga panjang umur, beroleh kesihatan yang baik, beroleh rahmat Allah di dunia dan di akhirat! Amin.

Cepat betul masa berlalu...tak lama lagi Kjun pun masuk 40 tahun. Opppppsss!! Terlepas sudah! Hehehehe.... Hmmm..semalam masa Kjun telefon aku nak wish Omak Happy Birthday, dia batuk teruk sangat. Dapat MC. Aku harap bukan H1N1. Nauzubillah... Aku dah ready beli face mask 10 untuk persediaan menghadapi cikgu-cikgu mat saleh yang nak balik semula ke kolej. Aku rasa sebagai langkah berjaga-jaga sebelum jumpa Kjun kat Ancasa hari Ahad ni, aku kena bawa bekal face mask! hahahahaha! Jangan marah..nanti kena jual loh!

Walau apapun... Happy Birthday to you, sis!

Happy Birthday Omak...Muah!Muah!Muah!

Untuk Omak yang tersayang...

Selamat hari jadi yang ke 76 tahun. Semuga beroleh kesihatan yang baik, diberkati segala amal ibadat, dilimpahi segala nikmat dan rahmat Allah swt di dunia dan di akhirat... Amin. Hot line Omak hari ni. Lepas sorang, sorang anak-anak yang bertelefon utk wish birthday girl! Hari ni ajer, tak tau berapa kali aku dengar Omak menangis. Sayu dan terharu perasaan Omak agaknya tiap kali dengar ucapan dari anak-anak.

Tapi omak tetap Omak. Tak tahu nak duduk diam. Sekarang ni Omak kat rumah aku. Tak habis-habis mengelap lantai. Hobi mengelap lantai ni dah tahap maksima yang memberi impak maksima pada anak-anak. Manakan tidak, bila dah penat, muka Omak akan peronyok menahan kesakitan. Masa dia sibuk nak buat keje tu, apapun yang kitorang cakap, Omak buat tak endah ajer..

Waktu ni, aku dan adik beradik yang lain dah plan nak celebrate birthday Omak kat hotel Ancasa, KL. Aku dah make reservation semalam for Hi-tea hari Ahad ni. Tapi Omak tak tau apa-apa pasal plan kitorang ni. Last year, kitorang celebrate birthday Omak kat Concorde Hotel, KL. Pun dia tak tau. Hadiah apa ye nak bagi kali ni??? Yang pasti bukan bunga lagi sebab tahun sudah Omak dah kumpul banyak bunga. Aku pikir, kali ni nak hadiahkan Omak jubah. Boleh Omak pakai kat Mekah masa buat Umrah nanti.

Ati dan Abg Dayat akan balik dari Indonesia hari Ahad ni, flight pukul berapa tak pasti lagi tapi aku harap dorang dapat join hi-tea. Lagi ramai, lagi gamat! Lagi Jom Heboh d'Ancasa!! Dan... apa pulak plan lepas hi-tea?? Shopping baju raya ka????? Kih!Kih!Kih!

Tisya @Orthopedic Clinik, Hospital Serdang

8hb Julai 2009

Aku bawa Tisya gi Hospital Serdang, follow-up appointment kat Klinik Ortopedik. Dayah temankan aku sebelum aku hantar dia balik semula ke sekolah.

Apa kata pakar tulang? Tulang Tisya masih dalam proses 'pembinaan semula'. Ada angling, possibly sebab Sufi tersepak tangan Tisya waktu buat aksi lipat kat rumah, sehari sebelum appointment dengan doktor. Tapi kata doktor, tak risau pasal tulang budak boleh membentuk semula dengan cepat and should not be any problem in the future. Minta-minta macam tu lah...

Next appointment is on 29th Jul 2009 (Rabu). Ibu harap by then tangan Tisya dah sembuh 100%. Lepas ni, jangan lagi main monkey bar lah. Main congkak ajer kat rumah!! hehehehe!

Suatu Masa Dolu-dolu di Tg Malim

Hmm...ber'email' dgn Aa Aa buek aku terkonang semula zaman sekolah-sekolah dulu.. Sebolum tu ni ada gambar konang-konangan yang aku tangkap dokek dopan rumah aku di Kelsall Place, Leeds tahun 1990. Kilan tengok ateh kereta tu aku tulih "RAWA"! Main tu... punyelah bangganye aku jadi antara ughang Rawa yang dapek ke UK!!

Ini, wajah dua orang insan yang dipilih Allah swt untuk melahirkan aku ke dunia ini. Yang banyak mengajar aku erti kasih sayang, yang mengajar aku ketawa waktu duka dan menitiskan air mata di kala gembira. Mengajar aku tentang susah senang kehidupan, dan mengajar aku menjadi manusia yang matang dan mampu melalui setiap rintangan dengan tonang dan sabar. Terima kasih, Omak, Abah!

Back to 1981 - 1985 (Form 1 - Form 5)

Sepanjang masa ni, aku naik basikal Wrangler merah pogi sekolah. Basikal ni aku warisi dari abang aku, Emin (sekarang Nazir masjid-masjid/surau-surau di Ulu Bernam). Form 1 ke Form 2 aku sekolah potang. Form 3 sampai Form 5 aku sesi pagi. Kilan jangan tak caya, aku ko sekolah dokek luar negeri....negeri Perak!! heheeheh! Rumah kami di Ulu Bernam, Selangor. Sg Bernam adalah pemisah antara Perak dan Selangor.

Zaman sekolah aku adalah zaman yang paling enjoy. Pagi aku pogi sekolah, potang pun aku pogi sekolah. Ada jer aktiviti tapi aku tak ponah mengoluh cuma mengayuh basikal tongah hari, tongah paneh, memang la berair ateh kepala. Meghocek-ghocek poluh... Pagi-pagi bila gi sekolah, aku selalu donga suara Tok Nek menjoghet "SUNYIIIIIIII......" dari rumah Mak Ngah Salha. Kat mata aku toghuih terbayang wajah Tok Nik yang dah berkodoit seribu dimamah usia tua. Kelopak mata Tok Nek dah jatuh sampai matanya jadi bontuk 3 sogi. Tok Nek meninggal di usia 100+. Tok Su pulak, dengan lipstik merah, menyapu dokek luar rumah... Suasana pagi yang selalu aku tengok bertahun-tahun. Aku pun sambil kayuh basikal, bunyikan loceng "kringgg kringg" menogur Tok Su!!

Selalunya, balik sekolah potang, aku akan luangkan masa pogi rumah Mak Ngah dokek Kg Kubu.. bukan apa. Dokek rumah Mak Ngah ni aku rasa, apapun yang dorang masak, semuanya sodap. So, potang-potang aku singgah rumah Mak Ngah cari apa bonde nak makan. Ndo la pulak aku malu sobab aku dah biasa dengan semua orang dalam rumah ko sojak aku kocik lagi. Selalunya potang-potang, mesti dorang buek cekodok pisang. Memang sodap. Kone pulak dgn air kopi paneh Tok Su. Kalau cekodok tak der, aku tengok lauk dalam kuali atau periuk, kemudian aku buka periuk nasi. Sonduk nasi, akupun makan! Mak Ngah dan Tok Su memang layan aku punya. Pastu aku duduk-duduk borak-borak dengan Tok Tam dan Tok Tih sambil tengok dua beradik ni hisap curut! Ponek layan Tok Tam dan Tok Tih aku pogi naik ateh rumah, jumpa Tok Nek (omak Tok Tam, Tok Tih dan Tok Su). Tiap kali salam Tok Nek, dia akan tanya aku soalan standard "Sape ko? Anak siapa awak ko?" Akupun akan bagi jawapan yang standard jugak "Keyah ko.. anak Harun Merdeka. Anak Nahar.Tok Nek sihat ke?" Borak dengan Tok Nek dah tontu dalam bahasa Rawa. Dah jonuh bebughak, poghut pun dah konyang, akupun balik. Specialty Mak Ngah dah tontu kuih Samprit! Memang sodop!! Tiap-tiap tahun Mak Ngah ambik tempahan. Tapi sekarang, anak Mak Ngah dah ambik alih..resepi turun temurun!

Kalau tak ke rumah Mak Ngah Salha , aku dan kawan-kawan akan lepak kat benteng. Gerai favorite "Gerai Intan" makan nasi ayam. Ataupun makan mee ghoboih kodai Mangga atau makan Gado-gado dokek kodai Pak Cik Harun. Masa tu semua murah. Atau..lepak dokek kodai Amat dan Minah (couple bangsa Cina), goghai kocik dopan panggung wayang Regal sebolah jambatan Sg Bernam! Fuhh!!! Masa tu ABC dan air tembikai Amat ko lah yang paling sodap dan laju ajer masuk ke tokak aku. Sikitpun aku tak jijik. Tapi sekarang, kalau orang belanja pun aku tak hingin! Ondek!Mengkalek toghuih porut aku.. Sampai hari ni Amat totap konal muka-muka kitorang yang selalu lepak dokek kodai dia.

Bila tak ke rumah Mak Ngah, tak ke kodai-kodai lain nak makan - aku dan kawan-kawan aku pogi Angsoka (sekarang Grand Union). Ontah la kilan..akupun tak tau apa yang aku cari. Tapi..macam enjoy ajer. Ponah bulan puasa balik sekolah potang aku dan Zainon ke Angsoka. Tiba-tiba aku teringek nak kacau Omak.. akupun telefon. "Mak cik, Keyah ada tak?" Omak akupun beriyelah dongan friendlynya jawab "Keyah tak de, dia pogi sekolah. Bolum balik lagi". Akupun pura-puralah tanya, "bila Keyah balik ye?" Omak aku masih tak soda sape yang talipon.. dia pun jawab "Tak tau bila dia balik. Ini kawan dia yang mana? Sape nama" Heheheheheh!! Aku pun jawab "Saya Keyah lah mak cik!!" Omak akupun apalagi, toghuih bertukar tune suara "Hei...kau balik copek. Bulih masak nak bukak puasa. Udah, cukup-cukup la melalak tu!!" Huah!Huah!Huah! Kesian Omak kone tipu dongan aku! Padan muka aku kone marah!

Aku melalak-lalakpun sebonanya, aku masih keep track of time. Cukup masa aku akan balik sobab banyak tanggungjawab aku kat rumah. Nak masak, hidang makan, mandikan beruang, bagi beruang makan, nak buek koje sekolah, nak belajar...pogi tusyen..ondek..ponek aku kilan. Tapi pada aku, sibuk macamanapun dengan aktiviti Pandu Puteri, melepak dengan kawan-kawan, aku tetap tak abaikan pelajaran. Aku tak penah tinggalkan Tg Malim dari aku pindah ke rumah Sri Pinang tahun 1974 santaklah ke 1985. Aku membosa dengan kawan-kawan yg sekelas dengan aku dari aku Darjah 3 lagi. Bayangkanlah... Tak kira raya apapun, aku jelajah satu Ulu Bernam - Tg Malim. Kg Berop, Ketoyong tu aku ghodah ajer. Aku kawan dengan semua - Melayu, Cina dan India. Jadi Hari Raya, Deepavali, Chinese new Year, Christmas semua aku celebrate dengan kawan-kawan. Beraya sana sini dengan basikal ajer. Best friend aku masa sekolah rendah nama dia Irene Chin Meng Lian. A very pretty Chinese girl! Sweet and soft. Tinggal kat Taman Golden Wood. Hari ni aku dah lost contact dgn ramai kawan-kawan sekolah dulu.Dokek sekolah, kami bercakap bahasa Rawa dongan selamba. Nama ajer Methodist English School (MES)! "Selamat potang cikgu"! heheheh! "Selamat tongah hari cikgu"! Heheheh!! Goli pulak hati aku. "Tg Malim tanah bertuah"......lirik lagu yang selalu didendangkan dek arwah Pak Moli.. Memang seronok tinggal kat TM. Walaupun pokannya kocik ajer tapi tonang. Bagi aku Ulu Bernam, Tg Malim ni ada aura tersendiri.

"TO KNOW TG MALIM IS TO LOVE BAHASA RAWA!"

Rata-rata kat Tg Malim ko semua sedara mara aku - sedara bolah Abah, bolah Omak, bolah Mak dan Bapak mertua aku. Kiranya, kat sekolah kebanyakannya bukan jer teman sekolah tapi sedara mara sama susur galur keturunan. Dulu, zaman aku sekolah-sekolah, landasan keretapi kat Tg Malim akan ditutup bila keretapi lalu. Jalan sebolah kiri ada pakcik yang jual apam balik.. Sementara tunggu keretapi lalu, akupun pekone apam balik dulu. Tangkap leleh... Pastu akupun sambung kayuh basikal sambil mengunyah kacang-kacang dan jagung yg tersolit kat colah-colah gigi. Selalunya aku gi sekolah ikut jalan belakang. Short-cut. Copek sikit sampai. Toghuih ke tompek parking basikal. Aku pulak Ketua Pengawas perempuan. Kalau terlambek, aku pura-pura jaga pintu belakang!!

Aku jadi Ketua Pandu Puteri lopeh Lila (kakak aku) dari Form 2 santak Form 5. Tiap kali nak buek camp-fire, aku dan Lila dan ahli-ahli Pengakap dan Pandu Puteri yang lain mesti sibuk pogi cari buluh kat Sg Bernam. Cari kayu nak buek kayu api dan macam-macam. Bila nak sukan pun macam tu jugak. Aku rasa aku memang botul-botul involved dalam semua aktiviti ni! Dalam kesibukan tu, kami totap tak lupa dan tak tinggalkan solat. Posan aku pada kilan semua - sibuk camner pun, adakanlah masa untuk sembahyang supaya apa bonde pun yang kita buek jadi lobeh sonang. Bila dah ponek..kami pun ramai-ramai singgah kodai Amat- minum. Tiba-tiba aku teringek, sodapnya makan noneh sapu garam guna cili! Hmmm, masin tokak aku tiba-tiba! Aku dan Lila, ponah panjek Bukit Changkat Asah dongan pengakap dan Pandu puteri yang lain. That was one of great moments in life..Masa zaman sekolah aku ni champion bercakap. Juara syarahan peringkat sekolah, Batang Padang, Negeri Perak, Zon Tengah (Perak, Selangor & Wilayah Persekutuan). Merata-rata aku pogi. Ramai orang yang aku konal. Aku pogi bertanding Pidato Piala DiRaja sampai ke peringkat kebangsaan. Tapi aku kantoi...sobab isi hujah aku tak kuek, tak selantang dan sekuek suara aku! Aku jugaklah Juara Deklamasi Sajak, mengarang cerpen, Pemidato Terbaik Perbahasan Sekolah-sekolah Daerah Johor Bharu (masa aku buek A Level dokek Sekolah Tun Fatimah, 1986-1988). Kiranya koje-koje bercakap ko memang aku bulih sapu beghosih! Voice projection aku ... fuyyo!! Sampai one of the judges commented "Next time awak tak payah pakai microphone because your voice is already very loud!" Hahahahah! Lantak la kilan. Dokek rumah aku, kami dah biasa cakap kuek-kuek. Kalau tak, tak syok. Bak kata arwah Abah “Buken ughang Rawa”!

Aku tak ponah pikir apa masalah pun. Alhmdulillah tak de masalah kesihatan. Tolak topi la mata aku yg sentiasa tumbuh macam ketumbit dan asyik kone operate. Dah jonuh aku. Lopeh kiri, kanan pastu kiri balik. Naik gotik aku. Seronok masa dulu-dulu ni camnerpun tak akan berulang lagikan? Semuanya tinggal kenangan.. tersimpan dalam sejarah. Aku tak boleh jadi budak sekolah semula... Aku dah jadi seorang ibu, dan insyaallah jadi nenek dan meniti usia tua. Tapi aku akan toghuih ingek dan konang saat-saat indah, suka duka dan pahit manis kehidupan ni sehingga ke hujung nyawa...

Untuk Omak dan Abah, aku sayang kilan berdua. Terima kasih sobab dah membosakan aku..didik aku dalam macam-macam hal yg aku tak belaja dokek sekolah. Kita berkongsi banayk kisah suka dan duka, tapi kita selalu sonyum dan golak ajer. Hari ni aku dah 41 tahun tapi Omak sentiasa ada dokek aku!

Walaupun Abah dah tinggalkan kami sojak 2 Nov 1994 tapi kenangan bersama abah sikitpun aku tak lupa. 26 tahun aku hidup dengan Abah, ndokan sama dengan 15 tahun Abah tinggalkan kami semua. Memang abah kaki tongka, tapi abah kelakar. Abah selalu hiburkan kami dongan telatah dia. Setau aku abah tak ada musuh. Semuanya abad! Abah cukup gotik kalau orang Rawa tak bercucan Rawa bila bebughak!

Dan Omak masih ambik boghek pasal aku santakla hari ko walaupun aku dah ada anak 7!

Hari ko 9hb Julai 2009, gonap umur Omak – 76 tahun. Semoga Omak dipanjangkan usia dengan kesihatan yang baik. Beroleh segala nikmat dan rahmat dari Allah di dunia dan di akhirat. Terimakasih Omak, sobab sentiasa ada dokek Keyah waktu susah dan sonang.

Oh ye…kalau kilan berminat nak donga macam-macam lagi cerita menarik, aku silakan kilan masuk blog aku http://khairiyah-harun.blogspot.com/. Kilan bulih email aku kat khairiyah_harun@yahoo.com.

Enjoy reading!

Nikmat Kesihatan

Kesihatan adalah satu dari nikmat Tuhan yang harus kita syukuri! Itulah sebab betapa pentingnya -menjaga diet yg seimbang, mengamalkan cara hidup yang sihat dan attitut mental yang positif...

Sebenarnya, aku tengah cuba mempraktiskan semua tu pada diri sendiri.. Dan, biarlah semua orang buat perkara yang sama. Sebelum lipid reading aku mencecah 5.5 (normal 5.0) aku suka sangat minum Milo Ais Tabur. Walla!! Sedap. Milo melekat-lekat kat lidah. Minum nescafe susu 2 cawan tiap hari. Walaupun aku makan sayuran tapi tak boleh kompromi dengan makanan yang berminyak. Tapi..kesannya, kesihatan dan keseimbangan zat dalam badan terjejas. Pilihan di tangan kita, nak sedap atau nak sihat?? Sedap tu ada alternatif. Tapi kesihatan tak de. Aku ada high blood pressure. Selain stress, puncanya adalah faktor keturunan. Keturunan darah 'bangsawan'. Hehehhehe!! Tapi tekanan darah aku terkawal sebab tiap hari makan ubat Atenolol 50mg seumur hidup. Persoalannya - aku tanya pada diri aku sendiri - Nak ke aku makan ubat tu seumur hidup sehingga ubat tu sendiri jadi racun yang merosakkan satu persatu organ dalam badan aku? Dah tentu aku tak nak. Ubat pun ada alternatif! So, aku memandang pada sudut lain di bidang perubatan. Aku mula berubat cara homeopathy melalui Dr Jamalullail di Kg Gajah, Teluk Intan. Syukur Alhamdulillah, setakat ini aku dah rasa keberkesanan ubat tu. Percayalah yang Allah takkan memberi satu penyakitpun melainkan menyediakan penawar bagi sakit tersebut.

Dalam menghadapi menyakit, banyakkan kesabaran. Cuba fikirkan, ada insan lain yang lebih teruk sakitnya dari kita. Think positive. Kenapa kita sakit??? Jawapannya:

1. supaya kita lebih prihatin pada kesihatan kita. Menjaga kesihatan adalah satu ibadat
2. kesakitan itu adalah penghapus dosa
3. menguji kesabaran dan keimanan kita pada Allah
4. kita lebih menghargai orang di sekeliling kita kerana kita tau mereka mengambil berat tentang kita
5. kita merasa insaf dan takut berbuat dosa kerana terasa kematian itu hampir dengan kita
banyak lagi.........fikirkan yang positif yang dapat membina semangat dan kekuatan pada kita!

Aku nak hidup dengan sihat walafiat sebab aku nak jalankan tanggungjawab aku pada nak-anak, aku nak lihat anak-anak membesar dan meneruskan kehidupan masing-masing di depan mata aku. Aku nak lihat cucu-cicit aku. Aku nak dorang semua kenal aku. Sayang aku. Peluk tubuh aku yang semakin lemah dengan penuh kasih sayang... Aku nak beribadat dengan tubuh badan yang sihat. Mudah-mudahan Allah makbulkan doaku ini.