Wednesday 29 June 2016

Quick Life Update 7


Salam w.b.t and hello folks,
How are you guys doing? It has been a while. I am doing fine here.
I have many things to share here, but I don’t know how to put it in words. Or, I don’t really have suitable words to express what I feel.
So far, works are not really bad, mates are great to work with and fun as well. Honestly, the people that makes the working environment interesting. Although sometimes they give a hard time.
Nearly 20 hours of fasting in Ramadhan, I managed to do it so far. Well, as usual woman got her period.
Random statement, "I like to be busy". Busy with works, chores, and anything. It is just a way to make my mind occupy and my body tired. So, my mind will not have to wandering around about other things such as boyfriend-marriage-husband. LOL.
This is not a good thing, but I start to swear at work or whenever things did not go as I want. I blame the guys at work. This is really bad, really, really bad. I must learn to behave and control myself better!
Oil price, plummet as the UK vote to leave EU. One thing I am amazed is, the people here, they are well aware and informed about the political circumstances of their country, regardless of what position they are in the society. They have a very good understanding about their government as well as the opposition. They have resources and the transparency and then, they decide. They exercise their rights, voting. They can even explain in details about politics to me. I am amazed. Compared to Malaysia, I don’t think I can explain in one sentence of what is the mission of our government. Most of the things are related to money. I don’t know.
I am planning to buy a car. Still need to save money in order to buy a car. Also, I need to take theory and practical driving test in order to get UK driving license. All in all, I need to study and save money as it is not cheap.
 
Raya, is around the corner.
I don’t get too involved with Malaysian community here. I believe they are all nice, but I feel awkward. I don’t know how to say this. But imagine this, most of them got family with kids. So, whenever there is gathering, it will be like a family day. If I come, it will be just me, myself, and I (song title, hewhewhew). It is awkward. Well, there are bunch of students, but I don’t have any idea about them. Of course, students will be with their own colony. So, I end up solo. Well, hopefully not for long. I will find a support group, I think.
So, that’s it from me for now. I will update later. Take care guys and all the best in whatever you are doing. Wish me best as well.
Salam w.b.t and see you.
 
P/S - I did my medical checkup yesterday, and I passed with flying colours, except that my weight is 57.4 kg. But, I keep convincing myself that I am lighter than that :')

 

Saturday 11 June 2016

My first Ramadhan in Aberdeen


Salam w.b.t. and hello folks.
I don’t have fancy pictures of food, restaurants, whatnot to be posted on social network. But, I would like to share so far what it is like fasting here, in Aberdeen. Ramadhan 6 today.
Maghrib is around 10.15 pm, and Subuh is around 2.10 am. So, I have approximately 4 hours to before I start fasting again. Well, compared to Finland and nearby regions, they have less than an hour. So, 4 hours. Should not complain much.
Also, I shared with my workmates about Ramadhan, fasting, and basic ideas why Muslim fast.
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Kris: I have an energy drink in my car. I can nip out and give it to you.
Me: What? Energy drink? No, no. When I say fasting, I mean no food, no drink, nothing goes inside our body.
Kris: What??! I thought you cannot eat only. You can drink. What if you dehydrate?
Me: I haven't reach that level yet, and I can assure you it won't be until dehydration. If it is too much, I will just break my fast. So, don’t worry.
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Alan: Toon, are you fasting ey?
Me: Yeah. Do you want to try to fast with me as well?
Alan: I don't think I will make it. If I don’t eat and hungry, I will be grumpy and have my period all day.
Me: You are the first man I know that can have period ;)
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Workshop supervisor came and asked me several questions about Ramadhan and fasting. After our chat, I told him, I am not really good at explaining stuffs but I will try my best to answer.
He said, "Nah, don’t worry. You already answer all my questions. Before this, we did not have a chance to ask this sort of thing here. Since you are here, we can ask you".
"I will try my best to address all the questions, Fincham".
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They are curious, curious on many things. They asked about headscarf, hajj, mosques, and many other things. Some even asked about marriage (Hahahaha). Most of the times, I doubt if I have properly explained to them since I am not that alim.
Anyway, Ramadhan Mubarak to everyone. No matter where we are, we are aiming the same objective, to be a better person.

The view of Edinburgh from Arthur's Seat. I went there last month.

P/S - The responsibility is bigger

See you at the next pit stop