Tuesday, 16 July 2013

In the name of Beauty

From 'Features' in M'Daily 16072013:
    Snails on faces! You Dare?
    
I read this article by AFP and was astonished with what people would do to themselves in the name of Beauty ... But, it was a good article ;)

Before reading this article, I have read and seen what others would do to beautify themselves. I have read about some people who bleached their bodies to whiten them. Also put their faces and noses under the knives just to make face lifts, oval shapes with sharp noses and what nought.

I have also seen many movies about people undergoing plastic surgery just because they are not satisfied with what Allah SWT has given them. They want bigger breasts, face lift, high and sharp noses and bigger eye lids. 

I have also seen with my little Chinese eyes some people went through Botox just to make their lips fuller, their cheeks more plump and face shiny and wrinkle free. I have also seen enough about my friends who went for collagen injections just to make their skin smooth and plumpish. They believe that it strengthened and elasticized their skin forever.  

I totally agree that we must all look after ourselves well through good hygiene and stay sweet and pretty irrespective of gender. But I certainly do not believe that we should 'punish' ourselves by undergoing unnecessary surgeries or allow alien ingredients into our bodies unless they are for medical reasons such as deformity and health care. 

Isn't our Creator has created us enough   according to his specification. We are his unique creations! Aren't we not his best design? Aren't we not feeling blessed, appreciative and full of gratitude with what were given to us? Are all that we have still not enough that makes us want to have more or worst still to change what His Almighty has done and what was meant for us? Sometimes I do not understand with what some people want in their life  - absolute power and sheer enjoyment? What about gratitude and appreciation? 

But, undoubtedly I believe that we human beings have desires or in Arabic it is called nafs and in my language nafsu. Indeed, it is common and to some extent it is healthy to have desires. But, these desires, if they are not properly controlled will destroy us. They will become very detrimental. They are all inside us! But, We are also provided by Allah SWT brains to regulate the Nafs. And, not vice versa. 

So, coming back to in the name of 'Beauty' I am all in for those who had done and wish to do something in maintaining their beauty and health care such as taking supplements as prescribed by medical practitioners or traditional means via herbal intakes which are non detrimental to our bodies. Also going through physical fitness or gymnasium to keep fit and healthy or just plain walking and simple exercises. Most importantly is our food intake where it should be a balanced diet. Not more not less. All these could maintain beauty and make ourselves Beautiful!

As of using snails on faces in order to obtain slime powers "to remove old cells, heal the skin after sun burn and (to) moisturize it" I think I'll leave it to the dermatology experts and also the persons who are undergoing the treatment. 

Similarly, there are some people who underwent similar treatment but instead of snails, they used leeches or lintah. Others used powder like thanakha, yellowish white paste from ground bark thanakha wood. Also some people used dead sea mud as face mask. They believe the muds "draw toxins out of the skin like a magnet and they restore the skin back to a natural balance" (Laura Heilman). 

All in all, in the name of 'Beauty' many people will resort to something which they feel could enhance their appearance or what could make them Beautiful. It is a sensitive subject  and very subjective in nature as often said: Beauty is in the eyes of the Beholder."

Monday, 15 July 2013

Best Friends Forever

They met when they were studying at the same university. They became friends. That was over three decades ago. After they left university they went separate ways. One went abroad to further her studies.  But the other continued locally. Then they met again when they joined the work force. Both handle high profile jobs. Their friendship continues. It was a friendship so powerful and true. They recognized and cherished the value of their friendship. They assisted each other through good and bad times.

By Allah SWT grace  they met their life partners. One was an arranged marriage while the other was true love. Both friends were blessed with wonderful children. They visited each other's family. Their family life were blissful although they had to juggle between works and home. Until one day, when one of them broke the news that not all days are sunny because dark cloud brings heavy rain fall which damaged the 'dam of marriage.' Thus, one of them had to succumb to reality that sometimes marriage life is a gamble.

But the happy ones consoled the other to accept what had been written by Fate! And strived harder to go on with life especially for the sake of the children. The friend took the words with full of convictions and Alhamdulillah after all the battle and hardships, she was successful! And, she has exclusive rights over her children and both friends are happy once again :) They continue sharing stories and development about their work and children.

Then, came a news where once more obligations, duties and responsibilities comes first. One of them has a duty to go to some parts of the world while the other has to remain intact with  her vocation and responsibility to her school going children. But both friends always believe that they will be in contact with each other when they can and will cross path again someday. Insyallah. 

They know they will be forever friends. And forever friends need not necessarily be in the same place all the time. Distance is never a problem. It's the thought that counts ;)) As an elderly British friend reminded me when I had finished my study and was about to leave the campus,  "never forget a friend." Indeed, I agreed with her. Voices could be heard via tele-communication. News can be sent through postage. As long as there is a will, there is always a way!

True enough although lesser news about each other due to work loads and commitment, amazingly their friendship still remains intact, true and strong till today. Undoubtedly it comes from sincere hearts. Today, Forever Friends still make time to contact each other whenever they could for they sincerely believe to appreciate friendship, one must make time for the other. They also feel to have lesser time with each other is better than none at all. That is the spirit of true friendship of Forever Friends. They strongly believe that true friendship is sometimes Thicker  than Blood :))

Tonight they chatted virtually via FB. They are in  their   fifties. No longer in their sweet twenties, yet they remain young at heart and vibrant. One is in the Middle East relaxing just after Iftar and the other is in the Far East waiting for Imsa' yet they chatted happily like old days. The half hour chatting time covers many topics mainly about each other's health, especially their 'bundle of joys' namely their growing up children,  their  children's   education, their children's marriage, their elderly mothers, their 5Series life, their vocations, their blurry eye sights, their gray hairs and also  funny aspirations about the possibility of them becoming vogue grandmothers :D

Some people say that true friendship is rare. For most friends come and go. But for them, they have passed the test of time. They have seen each other's ups and downs. They have shared happy stories like the success of their 'bundle of joys.' They also haved shed tears when one told the other that her home was burgled. Also when one was down with sickness. But they also shared the tears of joy when one told the other that one's child has been accepted to the university while the other related that she be a MIL pretty soon :)) Indeed, for more then thirty years they have remained as Forever Friends. And, to them - love and gratitude towards each other certainly knows no end!

As for me, I am truly blessed to Allah SWT for the opportunity to cross path with that wonderful friend who always make time to meet up with me whenever she can!  And I am very proud to be part of that Forever Friends :))

To my Best Friend Forever, 
May you be under Allah SWT protection both here and hereafter.
Also ...
May you be granted by Allah SWT with Good Health.
May the boundless love of your children be your Wealth.
May our friendship remains even after our Death. 
Ameen.

"Robbana ...
Atina fid dunya hassanah
Wa fil akhiroti hasanah
Wa kina azabbannar."

For you BFF: A Card from 'BFF Images ;)

Sunday, 14 July 2013

Nasi Lemak 4Iftar

Almost three decades ...
    Nasi Lemak 4U @Iftar ;))

For someone who doesn't know how to cook, it will be a great achievement if  she  could serve her Mr Right even if it is a very simple dish like nasi lemak or coconut rice which is one of the most popular foods in a place where I come from - Malaysia Truly Asia :)

Especially during Iftar, as a DS in a foreign land where sometimes we crave for something which we are familiar with back home and instead we are in a place far away from home where the dish is not easily available here unless home-cooked or some friends cooked the dish and we are invited to their homes and later went home smiling with full and heavy bellies LOL!

So, this evening @Iftar, I surprised my better half with homemade nasi lemak or coconut rice. For most housewives, this is a very simple dish where we have a saying in my language "Tutup Mata pun Boleh Masak" which means for most ordinary housewives they could just cook this dish even with their eyes closed :))

However, as for me - I have to learn from scratch only after almost three decades. It is because I have no choice but to learn how to do it myself since our foods are not easily available here. It does not mean that I like cooking. It is still a Big No for I have no passion on cooking :( But I have too, and for that I have to cook the best I could ... Hu Hu Hu :D Also, I have to improvise the recipe or the condiments with ingredients that are available here.

First, I started with cooking the coconut rice in a rice cooker. It was truly a very simplistic way of making coconut rice. The procedures which I implemented were among   others: I washed 3 small cups of long grain Jasmine rice in a cooking pot. Once thoroughly washed I added into it 6 cups of water+coconut milk. Since, my better half does not wish to have too 'rich' coconut rice, so I only used half canned of coconut milk! 

Before I put it to boil or switch on the rice cooker, I added to the 'coconut milk + water' a pinch of salt, two small slices of ginger, one piece of cut onion, half tea spoon of fenugreek seeds and two pandan leaves. Indeed, all these ingredients give beautiful scents or refreshing aroma to the coconut rice! Then I left it to be cooked automatically in a rice cooker. Wallah! It's done :D

Now, to cook the sambal sotong. I chose to cook with squids instead of ikan bilis because Mr Right always prefers sotong! But we don't have sotong kering here, so I used fresh squids instead. Once the rounded cut squids were washed I left it for a while so as to drain the water. 

To make the sambal my helper P assisted me by cutting the two Bombay onions into round slices and three pieces of galic. She also pounded some buah keras or kermiri and prepared a quarter bowl of tamarind juice. But, I have already prepared the red chilli which was blended earlier on. Once these ingredients were ready, I placed a work on the stove and added some cooking oil. Then stir fried the onions and garlic until we could smell the beautiful aroma :D

Then I poured in the fresh blended red chilies into the wok and stirred for a little while before I added some water with the tamarind juice. Next, I put in the squids and I continued to stir and later added the kemiri which is one of the important ingredients to make sambal. Also a pinch of salt and brown sugar for taste. But the sambal must be properly cooked until the oil comes out or in my language 'masak sampai minyak keluar' or else we could easily get stomachache if the sambal is not properly cooked! Wow ;) that's the tip from my beloved Mak @Mrs HRHR. And also she advised me to always cook sambal over a slow fire ...

Once sambal was done, I cooked the other condiments namely deep fried ikan bilis and ground nuts. Also I boiled some eggs and made stir fry bean sprouts instead of kangkong. The reason is during this summer season kangkong is quite difficult to grow :( but taugeh or bean spouts may be harvested from  'supermarkets' like Carrefour or Sultan Centre Hi Hi Hi ... Also I should add some sliced cucumber, but my Mr Right less fancy them, so I do away with it :)) Another side dish was deep fried King prawns using tempura flour instead of ayam goreng berempah for a change.

When the Azan for Iftar was heard from the nearby mosque and Mr Right saw the special dish on the table, indeed he was quite impressed with my 'excellent performance' after nearly three decades of waiting to be served with home cooked foods by wifey Hu Hu Hu ...
To my Mr Right, the 'table' is yours to 'eat' ;) 

Well, just before we went to bed my Mr Right uttered to Yours Truly Mrs Right it was indeed worth while to wait for the 'air tangan nasi lemak' even though both Mr Right and Yours Truly Mrs Right black hairs are now turning to grayish. LOL!

Saturday, 13 July 2013

Heart 2 Heart

Yesterday I felt so blessed after almost an hour chat with my daughter who is living in our evergreen home-sweet-home. Separated by the blue oceans Yours Truly is now residing in a desert land surrounded by rocky barren and rugged mountains. Yet, TQ to the cyber world we could chat virtually :D

So what did we chat about? We had heart to heart talk :)) As her Mom, how I wish we could stay together where I could look after her health and wave to her each time she is in her car before she's off to work and waited for her impatiently till she comes home ... But, I can't for I have an obligation to her Dad and my duties and responsiblities as a DS. And, she knows it very well of my tasks. Big TQ, babe!

Anyway, we chatted on many issues - from health to working life to how's our home and many other how's namely, Big Bro & SIL, our gangster little feline Gary and her Kitties Leo, Slipper and U Turn and of course our Beemer. All these 'gossipings' made us LOL!!! Indeed, I missed her and her 'antics' a lot but I never forget that I have to let her live her own life. Well, more than two decades ago, she was still clingling and suckling to my breasts, but now she has grown and turned into a lovely young woman ... 

Oh! How time flies. It seems like it was only yesterday we went to Tasik SA to feed the cat fish with breads and her Big Bro who was then two and half years old days excitedly said "Titon Ma Titon" referring and showing to me the big cat fish or ikan which was swimming in the lake!  While my little daughter at that time was less than one year old and was still snuggling next to my breasts.  Now, her Big Bro is already married ;)) And she is now already working as a young executive :))

And this morning, I called my Dear Mom Mrs HRHR, a ritual which I did three times a week. My Mom stayed in her home in Happy Village which was built by my late Dad's bare hands. It was built on stilts just before I was born and was later renovated as a house when I was in primary school. My Mom does not want to break away from that home which was  built on a quarter acre land full of bounganvilla flowers. 

That is her home-sweet-home, a small yellow and brown painted 'bungalow' where she lives with my Sis Sofie, her hubby and little Farid :)) Although they have their own homes, but they sacrificed to stay and look after my Mom who does not want to stay at other places or follow her children. She wants her own home which is adjacent to a mosque where my late Dad was a former Imam there. Al Fatihah to my late Abah!

While talking with her over the phone, she later poured her heart out to me about her children. Indeed, I know she missed all her children who are now having their own families and some already have grandchildren, too. But, my Big Bros and Elder Sisters often visited her but they did not stay overnight because they have their own homes and obligations. But, I could sense her heart where she wishes that all of them could  stay longer with her just like old times or when they were her little children :( But, Mom said that she could still hear her children's voices whenever they called her :) That're really soothing ...

Anyway, she truly looks forward to Eid Fitri which will be in three weeks time when one of my elder sisters will come and stay with her for a longer period. That will surely make my Mom happy ;)) And on Eid Day, all of them will throng to her home with their children and some with their grandchildren. After meeting her, they will visit my late Dad's grave and recite the Surah Yassin for him. Indeed, she can't wait for all of them to come home and fill the house with laughter, she said!
 
Well,  Listening the Heart 2 Heart talk from my beloved Mom certainly brings intertwined euphoric and nostalgic feelings to me. It reminds me not only to the conversations which I had with my daughter yesterday but also with my Mr Right when he woke up this morning.  Oh! He surely misses his children :( Indeed, that's the common feelings of parenthood. How all of us are longing for each other and wished that we are staying together forever. We hope to always see each other, having meals together, praying together and sleeping under the same roof together and the routine never stops. 

But sometimes Fate determines our lives and we have to follow the flow and do the best we can. Most of the time we are not staying under the same roof anymore. However, since we are living in this technology world, so distance is no longer an issue where Heart 2  Heart conversations  need not necessarily be face to face but we could do via Face Time, Chat Room, Skype and other means. In short, our world has become borderless, so there's no reason not to be able to listen the Heart 2 Heart Talk!

    The Connection ... Big TQ ;))

Friday, 12 July 2013

When You're Away from Home ...

Home is where my heart belongs ...

Sometimes when we are away from home, we missed not only the beautiful and exotic homeland, the friendly people, the beloved family and relatives, but quite often we also missed the comfy cinemas and the movies, but most of all we also missed the local dramas on TV :D Indeed, I missed those dramas or more appropriate to name them as 'tele-movies.'

So what did I do whenever I missed them. Well, this is what I did :) Got glued via You Tube from an iPad ... BUT, this happens only when I have discharged all my duties as a DS :D

 Copy Right - Courtesy from You Tube "RH"

Ho Ho Ho ... What's the verdict? Really good! :D And, I truly enjoyed all the tele-movies which I have watched so far. Among others, I have viewed Ombak Rindu, EmilEmilda and now Rahsia Hati. 

In its own ways, watching these  dramas or tele-movies keep me grounded to my roots and allowed me to follow the development of my countrymen's tele-productions. But, I will usually read the synopsis and find out the 'stars' or the key actors and actresses of the tele-moves first before I watch them. 

But, with telemovies we have to be very patient because they come in series. And it takes a long time to finish watching even one tele-movie. It may take hours or sometimes days. LOL! But, the background musics are usually nostalgic :)) A person could be spirited  away just by hearing them. 

The  difference between tele-movies and movies in the cinemas are the series and from series to another series, it normally stops at the crucial part just like the Arabian tale One Thousand and One Nights .... Hence, it makes most tele-watchers want to watch further or follow the sequence. And, indeed it takes hours ... That what happens when we are away from home and missing our home-sweet-home. 

But, in this place where I am residing at  the moment there is also a popular tele-movie via Channel 100 or OSN - the Harem Al Sultan, a Turkish soap opera. It is also known as The 'Magnificent Century' or Muhtesem Yuzil which is an epic Turkish production portraying love, betrayal and life in the harem. This soap opera is based on the life of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificient and his throne as well as his harem. For those fans, Happy Watching the episodes  via OSN ;))


Bubur Lambuk

Something special for RY ...
   Bubur Lambuk on 3rd Iftar ;) Yummy!!

Since I have already decided to cook for today's Iftar Bubur Lambuk, I quickly looked for the ingredients in the kitchen   immediately  after my Asar prayer. Alhamdulilah, the  ingredients were all there especially the meat and chicken had been thawed by my helper P. 

Then I sought P's assistance to chop some onions, garlic and lemon grass ;) I also placed neatly the other ingredients on a separate plate which I needed namely the four spices (kayu manis, bunga lawang, buah pelaga and cengkih) and a teaspoon of ground black pepper and anise seeds. Also one sup bunjut Adabi. All these spices are important not just to bring the aroma but the taste, too. Not forgetting a pinch of salt and a medium cup of coconut milk.  Also two small stalks of pandan leaves for the sweet scented aroma. 

Once all the ingredients had been sorted out, I boiled 2 small cups of Jasmine rice in the rice cooker marked congee or porridge. Then, I placed a big pot on the stove over a small fire and put a little cooking oil in it. Once it is hot, I fried the four spices and later sautéed the onions, garlic and lemon grass. Wow! The spicy smell was truly aromatic :D. Even P, my helper who was helping me for the first time liked it!

Quickly I added the meat followed by chicken into the pot. I sautéed them for a while before adding two big cups of water. Then I threw in the sup bunjut and stirred the 'stew' for about half an hour before I added the nutty ingredients namely the cashew nuts, ground nuts and almonds. That really looked delicious even for someone who was fasting :))

After about forty minutes cooking, I slowly added the three quarter cooked porridge into the pot and stirred them well. Then, I added the salt, ground black pepper and finely blended anise seeds. Huhuh!!! Indeed, the smells made the 'empty' stomach dancing. But, that was not all. I finally added the coconut milk and a stalk of tied pandan leaves into the pot. The look alone made me hungry :D  Hah Hah Hah and I knew, my better half would definitely loved my Bubur Lambuk!

Oh! How I wished all my children were here with me, to breakfast or having Iftar together as one big family :( But, indeed they are all grown up and working, also having and enjoying life of their own :)

Anyway, Alhamdulilah, after one solid hour cooking the porridge, it was ready to be served during Iftar time. However, I also prepared the garnish comprising of cut spring onions and deep fried shallot. These not only added delicious taste  to the Bubur Lambuk, but nice and appetizing presentation, too!  Indeed, I want to serve the best signature dish to my RY :)) Happy Iftar my dear and hope you enjoy my dish specially prepared for You ...

Still on the subject of Bubur Lambuk, as a DS in this hospitable land, last year I was interviewed by O'Observer and the Hi Magazine about this special dish which is one of the favorites and specialties  in my homeland in particular during the Holy month of Ramadan. I was truly happy to share our tradition and culture with them especially on universal subject like foodies. Quite similar to our bubur lambuk, over here they have harissa which is quite similar in texture but totally different in taste. Anyway, Alhamdulilah, I am very fortunate for the opportunity to be here and also to be able to learn about their tradition and culture :))

    In Hi Magazine ...
   In O'Observer ...

Everyday is an Examination

I ask myself today? What have you done since you woke up and what are you going to do till the end of the day? 
I look at myself and started to narrate this. It is like writing my answer on an examination script and the Examiner is none other than Allah SWT. 

First, I woke up @4.06am. I did not take my sahur before dawn because I had it at midnight just before I went to sleep. My imsak was quite heavy comprising of a single date and a plate full of white rice and ikan masak kicap. And my better half also prepared for me a bowl full of coconut juice. Wow! Yummy & Truly Refreshing and I felt so so full :) and of course I am very happy and sang a song of childhood days:
Gendang gendut tali kecapi
Kenyang perut suka hati ...

Hi hi hi ... LOL

Anyway, it was also because earlier on, I had a very simple but full of berkat iftar together with the community here in my home-sweet-home with just two pieces of dates, a slice of water melon and a plate of fried noodles. I skipped the qabouli rice and the other foodies. I only had a glass of rose syrup too! But, I enjoyed meeting my friends and the rest of the community and praying with them all the prayers - Maghrib, Isyak and the sunat Taraweeh. We prayed together as a congregation which was indeed afdal. Amin.

Hence, when Imsak time, I am still feeling full and could last till Iftar at sunset! Then, I continued with my sleeping. After sunrise I opened my eyes and later lazying on my bed while reading some simple surah including Ayatul Kursi and followed by browsing through the world and homeland news from my iPhone. 

Here, I must thank my better half for this special gift 'iPhone 4' on my 50th birthday last year. Indeed, this gadget has provided me with knowledge via finger tips. If I want to read anything from the Al Quran to all the worldly news, I only need to press the Safari icon. If I want to watch movies or listening to musics, I only have to go to You Tube! If I want to check my emails, I only press the mail  icon. Similarly, if I want to chat with my kiddos, I just press the FB picture. And of course, when I want to write in my blog, my caring and sweet DIL had already set the apps or icon for me. Oh! Alhamdulilah, my life is so blessed :)

Before I took my bath, I managed to chat  virtually via FB with my DIL and happy to receive the news that my sunny son has recovered from fever. Indeed, I was very worried when she informed me yesterday that her husband was down with fever and yet he still continued with his fasting. Alhamdulilah he is well now and he looks forward to tonight's event Thank Ford it is Friday and his well designed car would be on display! 

And also my DIL had prepared a simple sahur for them this morning before dawn namely white rice with sambal sardines and fried eggs. Alhamdulilah, all praise to Allah SWT for granting my son a thoughtful wife and my doa always for this newly wed couple - May their life be blessed and fully protected by His Al Mighty Allah SWT. 

So after I have finished chatted with her, I took my bath and followed by Solat Sunat Dhuha ;) By this time, my better half was already in the bathroom taking his shower. While waiting for him, I made our bed nicely spread with pink covers. Then, I saw my little feline Gary and played with him for a little while followed by brushing his long gray furs :D   Indeed, it is a blessing to have Gary with us. He 'warms' our home with his cute antics and 'gives' love to his owner as well as provides some 'beautiful and soothing' noise to our home ... We love you, Little Gary!

Then, I heard my better half asking me, "Mama, what are you going to prepare for Iftar, today." Cuddling him, I answered, "Well, perhaps Bubur Lambuk. What say you?" He smiled at me replied, "Wow, I like it? Do you have all the ingredients or shall we go to Lulu?" I immediately answered, "No need, I have all the things in the kitchen!" Yeah, so for today's Iftar I shall prepare and serve him the famous M's Bubur Lambuk, where the recipe I followed my late Grandma Nyai :)) Al Fatihah to Allahyarhamah Hajjah Mariamah. 

And, when my helper P came to clean my bathroom, I told her to take out both chicken and meat from the freezer to be thawed and ready for my Iftar cooking! Don't you see M, life is very easy and blissful for you? Indeed, Yes! and so far I am happily and truthfully enjoying my life with all my loved ones and great families as well as caring friends both in my homeland and in this place where I am residing at the moment which I could call home-sweet-home! 

Alhamdulilah, all my gratitude to Allah SWT for all His love, blessing, compassion and rezeki to me and my family. Amin. And, with that doa, I heard Azan from the nearby mosque calling for the Zohor Prayer and Immediately I performed the prayer as His Servant and to Thank Him for all that beautiful and boundless gifts He has granted upon me. Amin. I also recited a few Surah in this holy  month of Ramadan because I knew He Loves His servants who recite or reading the Holy Book of Al Quranul Karim which was given to our Prophet Mohamad SAW during the month of Ramadan. Alhamdulilah. 

So far, I have done something good for today and I hope to repeat the good doings tomorrow and in the future days. Amin. In fact, I also feel very good today when I received two messages from dearest friends AA and SA. First AA wrote:
Dear M.
The pleasure was all ours ... to have you at our dinner ... Great to have friends like you which only shows that caste creed and religion have no place in friendship and we can all live in harmony. Will cherish this (friendship) forever.

SA also wrote:
Dear M,
What a nice article (Indian Nite). It is a brilliant idea to share your experience and feelings with us. Really, I'm honoured and happy to get to know you and develop this into a very nice friendship.

Alhamdulilah, all praise to Allah SWT. I am surrounded by wonderful people in this worldly world especially family and friends which money cannot buy! So, while waiting for the Asar Prayer, I take this opportunity to write this little note which is liken to an examination of my day to day activity to be gauged by Allah SWT. 

I hope in future through every second, every minute, and every day to remember to do more good things so as to please Him, and to get More of His Blessings. Insyallah. It is also as preparation of my Amal to be tagged along with me when my time comes to be recalled by Him, which I don't know when for He knows best! 

But, for all my wrongdoings to Him I will do the Doa Taubah: 
Robbana atina fiddunya hassanah
Wa fil akhiroti hassanah wakina azabbannar. 
Amin. Insyallah, Allah SWT will accept my sincere doa.