Assalammualaikum,

Yes, I have made a promise to update this blog of mine since ages ago but apparently time has taken over me and having three adorable babies has taken a lot of my time fuhh! talk about my effort to become a super-mommy and super-wifey! :)

Not that I am complaining, but I am truly feeling blessed with all the countless happiness and blessings that Allah SWT has bestowed upon myself and this little family of ours, and for that Alhamdulillah. Thank you Allah. I have to convey my greatest gratitude to my husband for always being there for us and his support has always been the air that I breathe and without that I wouldn't think that I could survive. I love you husband!.

For the past "decade" (which yeah.. let's face it..it has been like decades since I have last wrote in here). A lot of new changes had happened in my life thus demanding me to adapt to this new 'life' that is happening. Above all that, Alhamdulillah and syukran Ya Allah. These changes are;

a) I gave birth to another healthy baby boy! Alhamdulillah again! I gave birth to Muhd Adriyan Zuhair on the 14th Mei 2012. He is now 9 months and growing fast!.

b) I am back to the University life as a student after just a few months giving birth to Adriyan which I have left 7 years ago after graduating from my Diploma in Primary Education and being a Teacher.

c) The course offered by the university was not of the education background and from that I had to work extra hard to get my self used to all the lectures, tasks and assignments given.

d) Harris, my eldest has started his Agama (religious) school and Ryan has started his kindy year in the afternoon thus demanding more of our commitment as parents.

d) Being maidless! our maid and driver decided to ditch us by not coming back to Brunei! Imagine that!

By this, my husband and myself have become jugglers! yes! We juggle with our daily commitments. Multi-taskers we are.

However, at the end of the day after a few bumps on the road, we make sure we have a post-mortem meeting hihihi and discuss what is needed to improve what we are doing and Alhamdulillah each day has gone by positively. Being positive is the key I guess.

Fuhh! thats quite a long post, I will my best to write more soon! In shaa Allah :)

Till then, tooddles and see you soon! :)

 

 

It's been so long...

Salam there, 

Oh! yes it has indeed been so long since I wrote in here. To be honest, I have missed you blog. A lot has been going on since. I would definitely share my stories in here..InsyaAllah. So, to make it up to you dearest blog, I have made a promise to you that I will try my best to spend more time in here.

Till then, 

Mai Shahren

xoxo

Salam Everyone,
Just to share a few styles here :)




So there you go..I'm not much of words today..so just enjoy the pictures lovelies :)

Elaika - Beauty of Allah

Be Thankful..

Salam everyone, Im not much of words today..loving the weather though so here are some photos of what we did yesterday, 21/1/2011 :)

Let's see, we went to watch 'The Tourist',




Loved the movie! Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp had chemistry! It's a very classy movie!


My hubby and my eldest..



Yours truly..

Had dinner at Le Taj after that and brought Mr. RH (look at the little guy's tummy!)

Again about this movie, I LOVE angie's style! she was smokin' hot in this movie! don't you agree?





*photos are from google images.

Salam Jumu'ah Everyone,

made some changes to the blog! you noticed? ;)
fuhh! i've noticed that i actually have alot (i mean ALOT!) of catching up to do here. been very busy during this beginning of the year..school term has started, my Mr. HM (aka Mr. Harith Marzuqi, my 5 year old) has started his Kindy 3. The little Mr. RH (aka Mr. Rayyan Hakimi, my 1 year old) has been keeping mummy weherreally busy! ( he can really talk like a big guy now!). The habibi has been tranferred to another school. So yeah, we have been very busy.


Im here to share some beautiful photos with you, the ones that i find really beautiful! SubahanAllah..Allah's creation are beyond words..








MasyaAllah..These women and their fashion and also style can inspire people especially muslimahs everywhere..They are making a statement! their style tells us that you can look stylish, fashionable and fabulous even if you cover-up and wear a hijab! and you can look even classy at the same time!. As a bonus too, some of them are young mothers and wives!

These are the examples that a woman should follow, being fashionable yet following and embracing the beauty of Islam. Their style illuminate their personality! Beautiful both inside and out! That to me is the idea of being a complete muslimah and what makes an ideal woman.

yours truly,
Mai Shahren

*photos are from google images.

Inspiration

Salam everyone,

How is your december holiday? Ohh will blog about my december holiday soon yea..but before that,

Just want to share with you what I find really beautiful..you see, I love looking at something that is so beautiful and it will be an inspiration to me..








Just look at these beyond beautiful ladies! look at their style. So poise, elegant, sophisticated, modest and their eyes looks as though they have so much to say and express..and..and.. their make-up! gosh! really want to try that out! their smile is so pure too!

So, gentlemen, a women can be a form of inspiration to you and they can be a source to your strength. Women can even conquer a stubborn heart and tear down a huge barrier. How do they do that? That my friend is the power of a woman and only the purest hearted ones can see through that.

So touched by this song;



It makes us appreciate life more..Having the chance to be able to feel the warmth of love that is given by Allah SWT. Having to love and to be loved by the ones who truly mean so much to you..MashaAllah..Thank you Allah for all the blessings that you have given us.

To my dearest Husband and sons,
Nothing can ever change the love that I have for all of you. There may be some hurdles along this road that we are in but there are also so much happiness that we have shared and we have gained alot of love along the way. Love and respect must always be there not only for ourselves, but also for others. So, remember my dearests, for I will always be there for you.

Letters to my babies

Salam Everyone,
In this entry, I have decided to start writing letters to my dearest sons and hope to continue writing letters to them to guide them and lead them throughout their lives and so that they will always feel the love I that have for them. They may not understand it now but in the future or in 10 years or more they will eventually. So here it goes,

Dear Harris and Ryan,

Writing this letters to you, mummy hopes that both of you will never forget that mummy will be there and will always love you no matter what happens.

Dearest, this is my first letter to both of you and mummy hopes that she can write to you often so that you can grow up reading my letters and take it as a form of strength to face the world with love and respect.

Throughout these years mummy and daddy have watched you grow into vibrant, curious and handsome young boys. From day 1 until this very day. Each day we pray to Allah to let us live to continue to watch both of you grow. We remember the day when the doctor told us that we were having you, the days you were in mummy's tummy, each day when both of our hands were soothing my tummy to calm you down when you were still inside, the days when we cried tears of joy eager to welcome you into this world, the first day that we saw you and held you in our arms, the very first day your daddy recited the dua's for both of you when you were still a day old, the day when we first saw you smile. Until the day of your first steps and called us 'mummy' and 'babah'. Ohh! there are just many more memories that we shared together that will never fade by time.

Abang, as I am writing this letter to you, you are already 5 years old and soon to be 6! You have grown into a very handsome and curious young man! asking me and your daddy lots if questions some that we can't even answer! and some even made us think!. From that I've realised that you love to imagine!. Most if your questions are about buildings, houses and mosques on how they are built, It's structure, why it is built, why some are tall and some aren't, how you insist on switching on youtube to find the answers to your questions. You love to draw and love sticking them on the wall for mummy to see when she comes home after work. But most of all you still love to cuddle and loves to be treated like a baby by me and your daddy. Abang, we hope that this thirst for knowledge and the love and respect you have in you will continue to grow with you in the future. My prayers and du'as are with you my son. Ameen!

Ryan, you are now a year and a half years old! time really does fly fast doesn't it?and each day you never fail to make me love you even more! you are the baby in the family and everyone loves you especially your big brother, Abang Harris. You complete us as a family. Till this very day you have grown healthy and you love to eat! (where did you get that from? hehe), you love to run around the house and let people chase you until can't catch their breath and you would laugh at them. You love to get angry at people hoping that they get scared and make a sad face and you would charm them with your smile!. You love bathtimes so that you could play with the water. You love your Ghigi the giraffe, the plush toy that your brother gave you when you were still a little baby. You have grown into this energetic and vibrant toddler. Mummy, Daddy and Abang hopes and prays that you will grow into a person full of love and respect towards yourself and as well as others. My prayers and du'as are always with you my son. Ameen!

My darlings, remember, life has never promised that it would be easy. There will be bumps and cracks on the road, there will be ups and downs along the way but there will also be happiness and light along that path. Ameen!. Trust me, if you have the right mindset and the right attitude good things may come your way. Be positive and think of others. Have faith in Allah and yourselves. Never forget that mummy and daddy will always be there for you. Don't let us down as we have never failed to take care of both of you.

Lastly, we love both of you so dearly and no one can take that away!

With love,
Mummy
(1/11/2010)

Salam everyone,


How have you been?
sorry for the lack of updates from me..I've been totally busy lately.
But, here I am..hehe

Just want to share this with you,








My boys would definitely love this!










Lovely!

Assalammualaikum,

Happy Eid Mubarak Everyone! My husband and I and my two darlings would like to wish every muslims a very Happy Eid 1431H/2010M. We would like to take this opportunity to convey our heartfelt apology for any wrong-doings that we may have probably done and may the nur of Syawal illuminate and fill our hearts, mind and soul and may all our dua's be answered by Allah..Amin!

Interesting!

Salam again,

Have you encountered mean people? I bet each and every one of us have had that experience. But have you actually asked yourselves why these people are in such a foul circumstance (on how they react to people, how they communicate with people). I have personally had my share of experience in this area..hmm..so feeling curious I did some research!

Like always, I spare my time reading my favourite blogs, and one of my favourite blog (Thepinkstilletos) posted an entry about this topic and yes! it had caught my attention!


Why Are People Mean?

The first time I saw a T-shirt that said "mean people suck," I thought, Now, there is a heartfelt sentiment, succinctly expressed. I only wished I'd been the author. I mention this because recently I've encountered several mean people, and I've had to remind myself that the concept of authorship is key to surviving these experiences.

I don't know about you, but my favorite ways of reacting to mean people are (1) getting mean right back or (2) lying down quietly to display the word welcome! written where my spine used to be. Annoyingly, my job constantly reminds me that there's a more responsible and effective way to live. That's how it is for us authors. I say "us" because you're an author, too. Not all of us write for publication, but every living person has the power of authorship when it comes to composing our lives. Meanness emerges when we believe that we have no such power, that we're passive receptors of life's vagaries. Inner peace follows when we begin responding to cruelty—our own and other people's—with the authority we've possessed all along.

Why are people mean? Here's the short answer: They're hurt. Here's the long answer: They're really hurt. At some point, somebody—their parents, their lovers, Lady Luck—did them dirty. They were crushed. And they're still afraid the pain will never stop, or that it will happen again.

There. I've just described every single person living on planet Earth.

The fact is that we've all been hurt, and we're all wounded, but not all of us are mean. Why not? Because some people realize that their history of suffering can be a hero's saga rather than a victim's whine, depending on how they "write" it. The moment we begin tolerating meanness, in ourselves or others, we are using our authorial power in the service of wrong doing. We have both the capacity and the obligation to do better.


By Martha Beck
O, The Oprah Magazine | November 15, 2003

So, there it is..come to think about it, it might be true! but is that how you handle things when you are hurt? by being mean thus hurting others you might feel better or get even? well that's just mean! hehe..think positive, patience is the essence and keep your faith, remember that Allah is always there for you! serahkan kepada yang maha kuasa..sebab Allah sentiasa berlaku adil! InsyaAllah :)

Assalammualaikum,

Here is my second entry for today (since i have some spare time)..
It's been two years since we moved into my parents home.. and had spent 2 ramadhans and 2 Syawals here. We had planned to move back into our home but haven't had the chance to..and i do miss our home..it was very cosy and homey..thinking of moving back in..but honestly, i feel a bit scared and insecure to because of having the new maid and all and despite of it's location..but we have to grow up right? and think of ways to handle it.

Now I am in the midst of discussing it with the habibi..let's see what he agrees on..InsyaAllah..

Here below is a picture of our living room....back in 2008..

I miss our home...





Have any of you felt the same way as I do?

Assalammualaikum,

INSPIRATION....







Beautiful Muslimahs with hijabs..

The Hijab is IFFAH (Modesty).
The hijab is Tahara (Purity).
The hijab is a Shield.
The hijab is Taqwah (Righteousness).
The hijab is Eemaan (Belief or Faith).
The hijab is Haya' (Bashfulness).

Assalammualaikum,

Finally i have time to blog! hehe ;)

Writing this entry, we are about to enter the month of Ramadhan..Alhamdulillah..praise to Allah! MashaAllah! thank you Allah for letting me and my family feel the warmth of ramadhan again this year..syukran ya Allah!

What would be my ramadhan resolution for this year? Last year, i have made myself a promise that i would 'hijrah' to become a hijab devotee..and alhamdulillah..my hijab stays with me till this very day and will continuosly stay with me..InsyaAllah..Amin! and my habibi loves it! and has been my biggest and loyal supporter! thank you ya habibi! Even our kids support me!

This year, i would like to fast for a whole month! InsyaAllah! and i would love to go to the mosque and perform the Tarawikh prayer..and hope to bring my 5 year old too! I have done it (tarawikh) last year but didn't go that often..hopefully i will this year..Amin!

Ya Allah..please be close to us and don't let us go astray...Amin!

What is your Ramadhan resolution this year? :)

Where did my shoe go??

Salam again,

I'd like to share with you what had happened to my new pair of shoes. Last year, during our family trip to KL, i've purchased a few pairs of shoes, which i love and adore! but hey what kind of lady doesn't love and adore her shoes! right?

So, writing about this shoe, i bought a pair from Charles & Keith (my favourite and still is currently) from Mid Valley, it was turquoise in colour and i had to grab it! besides they didn't have it in Brunei. So, when it was time to fly back home to Brunei, i was sure that i have packed the shoes that i've bought nicely and had even counted them!

So, when we reached Brunei, reached home that is, i unpacked our stuff, separating the laundry and whatnot and in the middle of that unpacking i went to the kitchen to have a drink. When i came back to unpack, i had found that i had lost a shoe! i panicked! thinking i must've left it back at the hotel! but how could that be? i had packed them nicely! even counted them lagi! i asked the hubby where could my shoe have gone?and yes you guessed it! he didn't know!

To cut the story short, yesterday, i was doing some spring-cleaning in our bedroom, then to my surprise! there was my shoe! after so long!. There it was in an Aussino paper bag! who could've put it there? I wonder...

The shoe...all dusty...

Where the shoe rested for months! hehe

the separated pair of shoes...

could this be the culprit?? hehehe (i love him so much though!)

Hello again!

Salam everyone,

It's been a while since i last posted my writings in here. These past few months has been such a whirlwind! and i couldn't even spare my time to write new posts here.

Well, what have we been up to these past few months u ask? Abg Harris has turned 5 on the 16th of April and Ryan, the little munchkin turned 1 on the 23 of March! so we had a double celebration.

As my first entry, i'd like to share with you my latest movie-watching experience, well, my review actually :)

Today i watched the movie, 'When In Rome' (starring Kristen Bell and Josh Duhamel - they have chemistry!).

Have you watched it?? if you haven't, go watch it!! it's definitely worth your time!

It's about two people trying to find love and believing in the magic of love! (i like!). I'm giving this movie an 11/10. So, you can imagine how much i enjoyed watching the movie plus i had my man sitting right next to me while watching it! isn't that a bonus when watching a love-romantic-comedy movie?

As you can see, i've used alot of exclamation marks in my writing, that actually shows how ecstatic i feel about this movie :)

Lastly, i hope to write more in here soon in the future..see you soon peeps!

Family Day Out..

Last Friday we went out to have our Hi-Tea at one of our favourite spot, Nyonya Restaurant @ Yayasan..

We love it there because of it's wonderful location..it's located right at the heart of Yayasan ..and we love it's setting and the food is very room-service-like a.k.a delicious-lah tu! hehe

The price range for the menus are reasonable..however, the drinks are a bit pricey (for some) but it doesn't hurt to splurge on drinks once in a while kan? especially when it's a hot day and you need to cool off your throat..hehe

It's also convenient to bring my two boys there since it's very quiet (for most of the time that we've been there) and not too crowded as well and my 4 year old loves the view (the view of the Sultan Omar Ali Mosque).

Weekends are always about family to us..so hopefully this weekend will bring lots of love and laughter like it always does..Alhamdulilah :)

Poor fella..my 4 year old was not feeling very well..

The interior..



Slept like a little baby..

was ryan awake? nah..he was sleeping..but his eyes were half open hehe..

mummy and Ryan here..

I was relieved that the little one dozed off..that means i can eat peacefully without having to hold him on my lap and him grabbing my food (this is because he doesn't love the idea of sitting in the baby chair) but there was a loud "bang" that came probably from the kitchen and uhuh! you guessed it! Ryan jumped straight up and wailed! ohh! so much for that "peaceful makan"..hehe

eating a slice of fresh tomato..

Daddy captured a photo of mummy..

Daddy's Kuching Laksa..

Trying to snap a photo of just the two of us but didn't succeed..hehe

The Nasi Goreng Kampung..

p/s: more snaps of the family outing on my facebook..so check it out! :)