To My Partner in Crime,

who always watch my back,
who never failed to be there for both triumphs and turbulences,
you're my pillow

Happy 21st Birthday Wani darling :)

hard work pays :)

Some might already know about this. But I'm quite sure most doesn't even know the existence of Myranesque :D But never mind that. I'm feeling chatty today so beware of a long babbling post.


The picture:
This is page 9 of Malaysian Today, April 9, 2009


The headline:
'Handmade Goodies'. yes. handmade goodies made by my hands! :D
ok lame gillaa weyy!


The story behind this article:
A few months back, I started sewing out of boredom. I have been madly in love with handcraft since the day I learnt to hold a pair of scissors and cut out Mak Tok's dresses to make clothes for my Barbie. Yes, aku dulu terlebih creative. in a destructive way ;p


As I grew up I learnt to make more handcrafts. Paper arts, knitting, cross-stitch yadi yadaa. A few years back Mum taught me how to use the sewing machine. So I started multiplying the size of my projects from little dresses to pencil cases to tote bags and it got bigger and bigger. BPE girls back in school would remember well the dorm curtain innit? :)


Then, pernah suatu ketika dahulu, saya sangat broke. Saya makan cheese biscuits and cheese spread yang tersimpan dalam cabinet bilik saya for brunch and late dinner. Nak jimat punya pasal, perlu creative combine meals :D owh owh. jangan bersimpati. Ini adalah akibat pengurusan wang yang tidak cekap ;p So yo! Say it out loud! Padan muka gua! :D


It was at that time, that it got to me, I need a plan. A bail out plan that's bigger than Obama's! (okay ini exaggerate gills). I asked my self what kind of life I want to live. What kind of job I'd want to enslave myself to and actually enjoy doing it. Despite doing LLB, I've always known that I won't practice law. Give me 10 years to finish that scholarship contract. Then I'll do something on my own. And it definitely has to be something I'm passionate about.


But I don't want to wait. Not another day, not another decade. Personally I believe 30 is the age to start enjoying the fruits that we sow, not the age to start seeding. Life is short. I want to start early. So I am starting now. Slowly. Step by step. But with a never ending marathon of hard work and patience. Yes. Patience. The most essential virtue one needs to succeed.


So here I am,
setting up the foundation of my dream to spend life enslaving myself to a career I'm in love with :)


At first it all started as a holiday project. I made a few bags and cards as gifts. Then I received unexpected demand. Alhamdulillah, from just a hobby, Myranesque managed to become a label on its own that's so far has gained its own fans :) To all of you who have always been there behind me, THANK YOU VERY VERY VERY MUCH!!! Your prayers and support keep me going :)


Conclusion:
This piece of newspaper cutting is just the beginning. It is not a privilege. It is a motivation to keep up, a challenge to step up, and a responsibility to fly further up!

Tak Bertegur Sapa

In the name of Allah the Most Gracious the Most Merciful

The title of this entry was the topic discussed on Radio IKIM last Friday, which managed to enlighten me whilst I was silently swearing the traffic under my breath on the way to sent Mum to work. God bless KL's traffic.

Every 3-5 minutes there would a caller sharing his or her stories. Some, I tried to relate to. The rest, I think its better left untold. Certain domestic issues should have been kept private. Most callers end up crying, telling their tales of miseries with a croaking voice, trying really hard to hold back their tears which spilled the gore of a broken heart. The knife that cut through it was certainly the dispute between loved ones, friends and even neighbours which led to a ruined relationship .


For every problem confided, the guest speaker who is an Ustaz emphasised the danger of disputing amongst ourselves, and the torment that awaits for those who break the silaturraheem between each other, showing no effort to resolve the problem.

The Ustaz when back into the days of Rasulullah S.W.T., and again enlightening me with a few stories worth pondering upon. I am so sorry I couldn't remember the exact hadeeth but the gist goes like this: as narrated, there was this man, who had to face the torment of hellfire just because he did not talk to his brother in more than 3 days. Allah despises those who prolong dispute between themselves and refuse to bridge the fraction.

There was an event in which Rasulullah S.W.T taught a man a doa to purify his heart from hatred and ill feelings. For he who sleeps with even a pinch of hatred in his heart shall never rest in peace in the hereafter.

The Ustaz also mentioned that if you are in dispute with anyone, it is advisable to give presents to that person, as this signifies peace and forgiveness. If that person did not take the gesture positively, at the very least, you have execute your responsibility to mend the broken bond.

As I'm sharing this with you, I am actually reminding myself. Saya percaya kalian semua dari kalangan bijak pandai malah lebih arif dari saya. But as a mere mortal, we often mislooked certain things, separating theories and practices. So lets together preach and practice :)


In today's world where everyone is always busy with their own lives and agendas, fundamental matters such as the relationship between mankind should not be taken for granted. Ever. We might not realise it, but we might have hurt someone along the way. I am sure most of the time it is unintentional. But life is short. We don't know if there is still tomorrow for us to do good to others. Or worse, there might not even be tomorrow for us to seek forgiveness from those we have hurt. Remember, Allah will only forgive your mistakes to mankind when they have forgiven you. If you have issues, deal with it on the table. Don't just sweep it under the carpet.

James Bond said tomorrow never dies. But I'd say, tomorrow, we might die.

For those I have ever hurt, I humbly seek your forgiveness. May Allah cleanse our hearts and abstain us from hatred and ill feelings. Ameen.

"Kind words and forgiving of faults are better than Sadaqah (charity) followed by injury. And Allah is Rich (Free of all wants) and He is Most-Forbearing."
[ Al-Baqarah: 263 ]

Sincerely,

M.M.

please excuse the silence

Assalamualaikum wbt :)

I know I keep on disappointing you guys with my absence of entries. As some of you already know, I've been busy elsewhere :) A lot of good things have been happening lately. and for all of that, I thank Allah, and all of you who have been supporting me :) I'll update you specifically very very soon. InsyaAllah :)


ps: I actually have tonnes of drafts waiting to be published :D