Note to My Studs

My F.r.i.e.n.d.s.t.e.r & F.a.c.e.b.o.o.k status says -

Zokhri Idris loves his studs much as they made his day despite having monday blues in the beginning

L2, L3 and P3 clans - "U guys really made my day"

Yours,
Zokhri XXX

1428 in a Glance

{ A picture speaks a thousand words }

1429: Revisiting Resolutions

1st Muharam 1429

To My Brothers and Sisters in Islam,

Wishing you a blessed Hijri New Year. Kul A’mun Wa Antum B Kher. May dis niu yer gears our obedience up, motivating us to serve Him more without compromising and contemplating. May all our sins be forgiven and all our deeds are rewarded accordingly. The past 365 days have witnessed tragic bloodsheds and disasters lingering amongst us the Muslims, all around dis mortal planet. War, suppression, hunger, famines are still rampant, dominating and being part of our conflicts.

We ignore and forget the importance of UNITY dat we stand equally in the eyes of God except the level of devotion one possesses. We rather stayed individually and independently, neglecting others suffering.

We ignore and forget the power of LOVE. That God commands us to love our neighbours more than we love ourselves. For Love will erase abhorrence, hatred ness, and evil minds. We let our hearts n minds be conquered by desire, spreading the flame of conceits and boastful amongst us

Why O Why?

Dear Lord,

Forgive our sins O Almighty

To ye we seek guidance and repentance

p/s: the article below is written by Anthony Fernando, inviting us to reflect and to correct ourselves. May we inquire wisdoms and virtues from every single thing that has happened.

For The Love of The Ummah,
XXX

January 9, 2008

Revisiting Resolutions

Every year millions of people make New Year's resolutions and then fail to follow through on them. Here's a simple tip that will help you break this cycle and make your New Year's resolutions a reality.

One of the main reasons people fail to follow through on their New Year's resolutions is that a year is simply too long a time frame to work with. For example, if you set a New Year's resolution to lose 20 pounds by the end of the year, it is very easy to think,

"I've got all year to make this happen"

As soon as you start thinking like this, your resolution loses its appeal and you have no compelling reason to get started. All too often your resolution ends up in the 'someday basket'.
The secret to making your New Year's resolution a reality is to transform it into a '6 month resolution' and a '3 month resolution'.

To do this, first take your end of year resolution and divide it in half.

For example: 'I will lose 20 pounds by the end of the year' becomes…

I will lose 10 pounds by the end of June.

Next divide this in half again to create your 3 month resolution…

I will lose 5 pounds by the end of March.

You now have a goal that is only 90 days away which is much more compelling than a goal that you don't have to think about for twelve whole months.

This simple process is also a great way to check whether your New Year's resolutions are realistic. When you work out your 3 month resolution, you should feel that this is something you can achieve if you work hard for the next 90 days.

If on the other hand you discover that your 3 month resolution is completely impossible from where you are today, it is likely that your end of year goal is somewhat unrealistic. In this case, you should revise your goals until they feel achieveable. Remember your goals should inspire and motivate you to take action - they shouldn't scare or intimidate you!

The New Year is a great time to create plans and make a fresh start. So today I'd like to encourage you to use this simple technique to set specific and achieveable New Year's resolutions for 2008.

This Week's Action Steps

(1) Divide your end of year resolution in two to create your 6 month resolution
(2) Divide your 6 month resolution in two to create your 3 month resolution
(3) Assess your 3 month resolution to see if it is something you can achieve within 90 days
(4) Revise your goals accordingly
(5) Get started and - Make It Happen!

Dare to dream, Anthony XXX

N Da least I Can Do (part2)

Dear friend,

I am not writing to you, with the thinking not being a councillor neither a good motivator. I dun know either, what’s da best piece of thots to share wif u at dis crucial moment. My mind is full of an empty space even my hearts strongly inclines to write sumting. Ppl say, da words don’t matter but the thots dat count. Solely believe on dis, I am replying to u wif da best effort dat I can.

Words are just words. It cud invite many rooms interpretations n inferences. At such, I honestly have no idea how my sayings cud be meaningful 2 u.

Do u ever know dat, life has a lot to offer than the exams? Exams are just a micro-part in parcelled in our life. In fact life itself is a test. So why fear? I regards exams are just a mean to test how much u’ve absorbed and able to demonstrate things u’ve learnt. But is it dats all you n me (da muslims) perceive knowledge? N I dun have to tell u dat, ‘ilm without execution is just like a tree without fruits’

Hence izzit (exam) make a big deal 2 us?

As 2 regard to fear, it’s the thing measurable and controllable by us. Its within ourselves. We determine whether we shud feel it or ignore it. Should it is failed to be handled, it disrupted da clarity of mind and firmness of da heart. Human normally ok to have fear, but never and ever it gets over you. (of course u are well-versed wat da things we shud fear n wat are not)

My instincts strongly persuade me to think u are just fine. Those aren’t new things to u, its just a reiteration in different ways n styles. N u dun need to be warned dat in life, dere’s a bigger matter needs to be examined. Dis isn’t even da beginning. i know u've much prepared n really look forward to facing da exam. i've nothing else 2 add-up since u've put up ur own light of inspiration. n wat a better motivation cud be other than the words of God from the Holy Qoran plus a good inspiration is born naturally within oneself i.e. from the heart

In da end, I indeed dun know how much dis rumbles can help. But ppl taught me 2 give a hand even tho it won’t be needed. Just trying my luck ere n being 25 yo has taught me, dere’s no harm in trying n not even worth to fear of doing one. No matter whether u will succeed or u might screwed up, both are far better than being one who fear without even trying. (trying wif failures is better than doing nothing)

Da reason why we are still living is because we are still fighting. Loosing a hope to live is loosing the chance to live

May The Force Be With You

p/s Silence doesnt mean disappearing cuz sumtimes, things are better to be left unsaid =)

best,

xxx

Recipe For A Niu Yer

Farewell 2007
Welcome 2008

Omg .. my niu yer eve party was awesome n remarkably happening. A blast. Me wif some old mates (high skewl buddies) witnessed da end of 2007 at KLCC park. Admitted, it was drizzling badly, but still din make us down to keep on cheering. Soon after da fireworks presentation (while hugging each other, reminiscing da ups and downs we’ve been thru) we made our way to Starhill @ Bukit Bintang.

N dere we go

All nite long singing, dancing like maniac (da malays will classify it as a state of ‘naik sheikh') LOL … best gils pleaseeeeeeee
My glasses were even damaged (not da lense but da frame was slightly unstable) when we were jumping while dancing (masa lagu 'destinasi cinta' ke ape ntah) huhu. But no worries, it has been fixed-up when I later stopped @ da optometry. U know, dat ‘seronok tak hengat’ kinda mood.

My My

After 3 hours of clubbing, we headed to a ‘mamak’ stall nearby. Me had two bottles of sparkling water due to maximum dehydration muahahahahaha. Then we chatted 4 nearly two hours – laughing n having so much fun. (matilaaaaaa semua Zaman Jahiliyyah I terbongkar plis)

When we realised da restraunt was about to close, we made our way 2 Hang Tuah (approx 2 miles away) 2 get our wheels and drove back home. Reached me fren’s home, performing fajr prayer (berhibur pun kenelah ingat tuhan kannn) (^_^) n dats it – off to nowhere land wif no worries and concerns.

Upon returning to office, got dis email from ex-colleague. Kinda soul-purifying n inspiring I think. Thot of sharing wif u

Lets welcome 2008 wif hope n joy peeps
XXX

- Recipe for A New Year-

Take twelve whole months
Clean them thoroughly of all
Bitterness, hate, and jealousy
Make them fresh and clean as possible

Now cut each month into twenty –eight
Thirty or thirty one different parts
But dun make the whole batch at once

Prepare it one day at a time

Out of these ingredients

Mix well into each day
One part of faith
One part of patience
One part of courage

And one part of work

Add to each day
One part of hope
Faithfulness, generosity
Meditation and one good deed

Season the whole with a dash of good spirit

A sprinkle of fun, a pinch of play,
And a cupfull of good humor

Pour all of these into a vessel of love
Cook thoroughly over radiant joy
Garnish with a smile
And serve with quietness,
Unselfishness and cheerfulness

N dere u go
A happy 365 days awaiting u ahead