Kerana hari ini lebih baik dari semalam..

This summer has been meaningful to me. Of the important reasons, meeting my family is paramount. But there are another reasons too. I wanna buy some reference books, badminton rackets, jeans, to renew my dricing license and get international license. Not forgetton buying some rempahs too; rempah sup, serunding, biscuit corn flakes. Ops..one more thing, I come back just to taste laksa, chicken chop and char kotiaw.

So what I did during summer? Hm..I stayed in KL for two weeks, getting books from UM, UKM and Kamal Bookstore, going to UNITEN to see Dr Rose and lots of super juniors and attending Semai Mesra as well. Then I immediately went to Penang to teach my brother add maths, physics and chemistry. He is taking SPM this year (2008), and he is smarter than me but lazier than me. Few weeks later I had to go to KL again to pick my shipping-stuff from abg Idris. Then I sent Aiman’s stuff to Tiki’s house.

The rest of my days and nights, I fill my leisure reading books; Pemikiran Sayyib Qutb, Tarikat Naqsyabandiah, Jangan Bersedih (La Tahzan), Quran Saintifik, Bagaimana Memikat Hati (kiat2 objek dakwah), Bidayatul Hidayah and preparing some lecture notes on Quantum Physics, Physical Chem for next year, even the subject outlines ain’t out yet. But somehow I still do maths problems ie add maths to refresh my brain.

Mr Najmi and Dr Rose are so worried about me. I dont give myself a break though it’s summer break. May be my obsession towards studying is too strong. But I relate my subjects with my daily life especially after reading Quran Saintifik. The cosmological Big Bang explains the expansion of universe. Chemistry explain the behaviours of water and its properties as universal solvent; Muslims do ablution with water. I really want to be Ulul Albab desparately; those who remember Allah while sitting, standing and laying and they always think about the creation of heaven and earth. Hopefully I shall become great Muslim scientists such as Dr Danial Zainal Abidin, Harun Yahya and Gary Miller (revert).

Then I learnt cooking from my grandmum on masak lemak, curripuff. Alhamdulillah I managed to learnt Quran with my grandmum and my recitation is getting better. I too try to memorize Juz Amma (juz 30) but could not finish them this summer break. Insya Allah, I’ll continue very often.

I saw a novel "Jalan Jauh ke Kampus" describing a man trying to become an al Hafiz despite my obstacles in front of him. Maybe I’ll buy the book later (afraid of exceeding extra luggage and lack of money)

Among the book I shall bring to Melbourne

1. Physical Chemistry (Manoq bawa balik; Thanx abg manoq) ; rm80
2. Inorganic Chemistry ; rm95
3. Modern Physics ; rm50
4. Advanced Calculus ; rm65
5. Differential Equation and Boundary System ; rm18 (thanx to aqilah, my cousin in UKM)
6. Chemical Eng Thermodynamics ; free given by Ban Sydney
7. Linear Algebra (Manoq bawa balik; Thanx abg manoq) ; free given by abg Idris
8. Quran Saintifik ; rm31
9. Jangan Bersedih ; rm27
10. Tarikat Naqsyabandiah ; seludup keluar dari pustaka tarikat
11. Bidayatul Hidayah ; Syukri Ismail punya
12. Bagaimana Memikat Hati ; free given by Zafiq

Memang confirm dah lebih 30 kg ni. Tambah lagi dengan barang2 harian, rempah sup, ubat gigi fresh n white (saya tak boleh hidup tanpanya), jeans 5 helai, sejadah, laptop.

Nampaknya dengan terlalu byk buku dalam simpanan, dapatlah saya menubuhkan Baitul Hikmah tidak lama lagi.

Sekian, terima kasih Summer Break; sgt bermakna

Brighton Beach fascinates me, this was my 2nd visit. The first time my brother took me here during autumn. I want to come every fortnight to beaches around Melbourne. Perhaps I can do calulus or read lecture notes with the condusive atmosphere here.

Sometimes it’s not easy to find "ais kacang" in Melbourne because we had to go to Lake Mountain. I miss this moment because it was my first time swallowing snow. Next time, I must pay a visit to every mountain in Victoria that are overwhelmed with snow.

This picture was sent to Salam Perantauan in Utusan Malaysia. But not many people realize it. But Budin seemed not satisfied with this photo and he sent another picture of him, excluding me. To me, I wanted to play snowbaording so much, but only ski was available there. Never mind, I shall go on winter trip twice at least since I really love snow.

I snatched this picture during spring at University Square. Because I was too busy studying, preparing for incoming exams, I lost the moment to see flowers blossom. Most of my friends went to Tulip festival during spring break. Too cruel I didnt give myself a break. I ought to go because nature is part of my life.

I wanted to put the picture of my house here but dont have any. So let me describe it briefly. Near to Sydney Road, at tram stop 26 where Muslims drop by to get to Halal Meat Butcher. Behind Brunswick Mosque, 70 metre across. Anyone is welcomed to pay me a visit though it’s free. We can perform prayers in jamaah there.

During my first year, I did not enjoy too much. All my friends had go on trip to Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide. But I went to Franktate, Library, IT center and Chem Library only.Sort of living my live towards a recluse. May be I’m the only one who dont know how to console my self and enjoy the life. Should not I regret because the first year was an experimenting year to get accustomed to Australian atmosphere. My 2nd year should be more exciting.

Kami tidak menurunkan Al Quran ini kepadamu agar kamu menjadi susah;
tetapi sebagai peringatan bagi orang yang takut (kepada Allah),
Thaha 20:2,3

I’m not very sure why I love this picture. Perhaps because I love reciting Quran, sort of filling my leisure wisely. In deed, it’s a very good deed.

Narrated by Aishah R.A,  Rasulullah’s attitude is Quran. She said it 3 times when a sahabah met her to ask about Rasulullah’s attitude.

Mari, mari.. mari beriman dengan Quran. Suatu petunjuk yg tidak akan membawa anda kepada kegelapan dan kesesatan.

Ini adalah sebuah kitab yang diturunkan kepadamu, maka janganlah ada kesempitan di dalam dadamu karenanya, supaya kamu memberi peringatan dengan kitab itu (kepada orang kafir), dan menjadi pelajaran bagi orang-orang yang beriman. al-A’raf 7:2

Last Saturday, on 2nd of Feb I was having a dinner with my teacher at Kopitiam in Tupai. It was a great moment, talking to someone u really apreciated. He used to teach me add maths while I was in form 4 and 5. And to my suprise he never change. He is still Mr H like 4 years ago, with his old motorbike. But he teaches at different school now.

I ordered chips and lemon tea, he prefer mee goreng and chocolate drink. We talked more about my experience abrod and his teachings. Not many people appreciate me, my works and my passion even though I’ve this far. The word "becoming a teacher" seems to shame them. May be because of low income teachers earn, may be because of the status as well.

He said he would like to pay me a visit one day, God’s willing. Welcome to Meloburne. Futhermore he told me why he left my school. Just because he had served for 10 years. No one wanted to stop him and school did not say anything even a single word. The principal signed the letter with out saying anything nor thanks him for his contribution for 10 years. This is too cruel I guess.

He does not have so much enthusiasm in teaching at the new school. The students dont bother asking him questions they dont know. What an attitude..!

We left there at approximately 7pm. He later sent me an sms.

"I’m very proud to have a student like u. Pentadbir tak menghargai pun tak apa asalkan pelajar tahu menghargai."