El Nino

The weather is still hot. Thought I read somewhere they say its only till mid March. Now we are at the tail end of the month but the weather has been unrelenting. Air conditioners have been selling like hot cakes. When I am in the office I don't feel it so much because of the air condition but during weekends when I am at home, the heat is unbearable. The fan does little to reduce the suffering. There's very little rain to speak off the last few months. I heard in Langkawi there has been no rain the past four months. Hmm…. that's a really long time to be without rain. I remember years ago when I was in Trengganu during the dry spell. The grass by the roadside has all turned brown, dying. I supposed its the same now.

I love sports

Sports have always been my favorite subject. I enjoy watching sports and I enjoy playing them. Football is my favorite among all the sports. Until now I still play whenever there's an opportunity. Lucky thing they invented a thing call Futsal. The pitch is smaller while the ball is lighter. Because of that I can still play and compete against people half my age or even younger. The normal football field? That's too big for me now. I can't run as fast or kick as hard. I might be quicker in thoughts but the action is slower. I used to play plenty of golf but I find it takes too long a time to complete a game. I also didn't excel too much in the game. Perhaps its too technical for me. I love rugby as well. Played them in my schooldays. Now I enjoy watching them. These are some of the sports I like most.

To stay healthy

It seems that 2016 barely started but we are already coming towards the end of March already. Soon it will be April, then May then June and so on. The fasting month is about two months away. That means July is coming soon. That's the month when I will be sixty years old. Joining the old citizens club already. Alhamdulillah, I am as healthy as can be at this moment. That's the most important thing at this age. I have friends who have passed away. I have friends who are grappling with health problems. In shaa Allah, I will try to stay healthy by having regular exercise, avoiding unhealthy food and be jovial always.

All well

The meeting ended at 10.30pm last night. I am satisfied with the outcome. I have done my best, that's all that is important to me. I headed straight for home after that reaching the house almost 11pm. Akid was fast asleep which is quite unusual as he is normally still awake until about midnight. Maisarah was still awake while Munirah was being breastfed by the mother. Seeing everything is well at home makes up for the tiredness in the office. Its my duty as the breadwinner for the family. Sometimes in order to do that I have to be away for quite a while but it is all worth it when at the end of the day, all is as well as can be. 

Maryam Munirah

She has been a good girl so far. No crying in the night, no tantrums. Bathe her, clothes her, gives her her milk, she is ok. That's my number seven.

Do the best I can

Waiting for the meeting to start. Meantime, I had taken my dinner, prepared myself for the meeting by reading the papers again and again. I think I have done all I could but you never know. One spanner thrown in the works and I could be put off my track. Anyway, my mind is thinking of my three small kids at home. Akid, Maisarah and Munirah. Young and innocent, still needing plenty of guiding hand. I will do my best to provide them that. In shaa Allah they will grow into humble servants of Allah. I will provide the love and care that they need, guide them to the correct path. That's my duty and responsibility. No matter what, I will be there for them, just like I did for my earlier children. I might not be perfect but I do the best I can.

The house in Seremban

I was in Seremban on Saturday to collect the keys to my house. Alhamdulillah, the house was as clean as can be. Everything looks almost new even after two years of renting out. The person who rented the house was really great. He gave me back the house in good condition. I couldn't have asked for more. Now my plan is to wait till July until I know my position with my work. Then I will decide what to do. By the way, I like the place very much. Looks like a good pace for retirement.