Biggest Love in the world..FAMILY

Family will still be the best topic for me..never ending story and fun to talk about it... Let's today talk my husband.. His name is Nurul Muhammad Zaidi bin Khairon. He's from the state of Pahang, Malaysia. We are about the same age, got married when we were both quite young..:) 8 years ago.. hmm.. right after I got my first job and he finished his studies.. yaa..we met when we were in university. We shared the same interest which is martial arts (surprised?). I was very active in Taekwondo and also Silat (Malay tradition martial arts) team, reprenting university for many championships.. And he was my junior.. He was then joined our team and that was how it's all started...:)

Let's forget about the not-so-romantic stories... he's kind of shy guy at first but once you get to know him, he's a funny guy.. and sometimes bad tempered too..(don't get mad at me..) but I appreciate him of what and who he is.. I thank him to be in my life, in my family's life and to always be there whenever I need him. The last 8 years was a journey for both of us.. ups and downs..just like other couple's life.. but Alhamdulillah..we managed to get it through together.. May God bless us forever..

Perhaps there's a reason why God is yet to give us a child.. I was once pregnant (through assisted pregnancy, IUI) but it was an ectopic. It was a very hard time for me.. but with my family's support and Zaidi besides me, I got back myself. And until now we are still trying.. hope we will get one , one fine day..InsyaAllah.. And we understand, God will only test His ummah whom can take it.. His is testing our patience and iman.. I feel thankful to still have a good health.. to still have my lovely family around me..

I love to share some photos.. And here is my 'crazy' husband.. anyway, I love him very much!

In reality..he is 'hair-less'



When he was in Kunming, China



He and his favourite afro hair

My family

This is my 7th post and then only I remember that I have not introduce my self and my family.. My name is Rafiqa Shireen binti Jemaat. I'm the youngest of 6 siblings. 3 elder brothers and 2 elder sisters. I'm the 6th and now 32 years old and my 5th who is my brother is 11 years difference with me. Hmm.. can you imagine? But we all love each other very much. I have 16 nieces and nephews and 5 coming to 6 grandnieces and grandnephews.. quite a big family.. my dad passed away 21 years ago..when I was 11 years old, in the year 1990. I was a little kid but he was the best father I have ever met for me. He was my best friend ever. For me only him who understands me as who I am.. I love you dad..

But today the family is big enough to make my mom, Hajah Saadiah feel happy. She's now staying with my brother, Mohd Jeffni in Johor Bahru, Johor my hometown or more specifically in Kg Dato Sulaiman Menteri a.k.a Majidi Baru. Our house in Majidi Baru is called 'HQ' or headquarters for all of us because that's the centre of our meeting points during festivals of Hari Raya of school holidays..

Here I introduce my big family.. this photo taken during Aifdilfitri 2010..because I couldn't find my 2011 pic.. heheee.. Perhaps I'll upload the most recent soon..

Understanding the other side of the world..

Came back from Genting Highland and I got sore eyes.. my right eyes is reddish and feel like popping out! I can't wear my contact lenses and I feel almost blind.. went to doctor and have to stay at home.. but it's too bored!
So today, i decided to still go to office without my lenses.. can you imagine..my left eyes power is 900 and right eyes is 800? Thanks to my dear colleague who helped me out to walk (she gotta hold my hand..) and lend me her old glasses..which only half of the my real poer. Thanks Yati! At least I don't have to put my face in front of the computer screen and when my nose can even touched the screen! At last, we went to the glasses shop to make a glass for me..and it's worth RM1700!..I almost fainted!

Looking at the computer screen too close while doing my work, and my back so painful..made me appreciate of what I have today..a complete person with 2 eyes given by God. God wants me to appreciate what He gives to me and at the same time to understand the life that the blinds people are going through..it's totally not easy!

Emcee for Prudential Top Achievers Congress, Genting Highland Malaysia

It has been a couple of years I have not being a platform emcee for such a big event of almost 5500 audience! My duty was spposed on others..but since my good friend who was supposed to be the emcee of the event is not available due to unforseen circumstances, I was offered with the task. Taking it as a responsibility, let's do it at my level best.

It was 3 of us..Perrine for English, Ellen for Mandarin and myself for Bahasa Malaysia. Since it was a last minute task, I don't even have my emcee script! Luckily Bonne from event team helped me to print it out..thanks dear! Perrine and Ellen so used of being an emcee so with their dear help everything went smoothly..feel happy and proud to be part of the event committee members.. it was a good experience anyway.. and fun eventhough a bit tiring. I know my other colleagues were working sooo hard to ensure we did the best for our agency force.

I didn't manage to take any photos as I was busy on stage.. hope to get some from my friends to be share here... Thanks..

Hey.. today is 10th Nov and I am editing this old post coz at last I have a photo to share.. cool huh? Am I looked like singing? :)

MOSAIC preparation? 33 days to go

Anyway, that was how I started this blog.. 33 days to go for MOSAIC.. many things to prepare but it's just so many things is going around.. tomorrow will be leaving for 4 days convention in Genting Highland.. hmm.. gotta find time to prepare myself anyway.. how about 3 of you guys..? Adli, Firah and Zul? Have you all done yours? heheee..

What are my preparation list?

Create blog- checked
VISA - checked
ticket - TBC
reading assignements - TBA
souvenirs - TBA
luggage - haven't think about that!
what else??? please advise.. hahahaa

What makes me start blogging?

It was all started here.. 28th March 2011.. when I receive the below email from London..

Congratulations! You have been shortlisted to attend an interview for the Mosaic International Summit 2011.

Please find further guidance attached. You will be contacted by Prudential Corporation Asia who are global partners of the Mosaic International Summit and will be conducting candidate interviews in Malaysia.

Many congratulations for progressing to this stage.

Best regards,

Victoria Bishop

International Programme Officer

Founder: HRH The Prince of Wales

Tel +44 (0)20 7566 8770

C/o Business in the Community, 137 Shepherdess Walk, London, N1 7RQ

MOSAIC INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT 2011 IN QATAR

  http://www.mosaicnetwork.co.uk/en_gb/portal/international-summit

In fact I missed the chance to participate or even to apply for the interview last year. 2010 Summit was held in London. Why? It was just because the dates were overlapping with my Europe tour in July last year. I can't take leave for 5 weeks directly.. I can be kicked out from my job! heheee.. but the opportunity came again this year and it was something I can't be missed to try.

I went for the interview, saw many powerful names there.. and judged by at least 3 judges .. wheeww! I just being myself, answer at my level best. The questions not that easy okay...:)

And on 21st April 2011, I got a reply which made me happy and proud of myself..

Dear Rafiqa,

Congratulations on being selected to take part in the Mosaic International Summit!

Please see the attached documents which include an agreement for you to sign and a personal details form for you to complete. Both must be returned to us by email or fax 00 (44) (0)20 7253 1877 by 4^th May. If you are not able to take up your delegate place you must inform us of this also by 4^th May.

Best regards,

Victoria Bishop

International Programme Officer

Founder: HRH The Prince of Wales

Tel +44 (0)20 7566 8770

C/o Business in the Community, 137 Shepherdess Walk, London, N1 7RQ

 And the story continues.. tomorrow..:)

When something is not working, CHANGE!

I just feel weird with my own blog at first time created yesterday.. hmmm.. then I went to a few blogs of friends..(and Thanks to Arisha, an 8 years old girl with a creative and awesome blog of her own).. I feel proud of her and I just seriously felt that why don't I learn from her? She is a brilliant girl and I learnt from her! After reading her stories, then only I understand why people blogging.. Thanks Arisha..:)

Thinking for a while of what should the title be? description? hmm.. let's make it simple.. as I love to share.., then let's make it as a Free Sharing Zone.. let's share! Yesterday's title was not working..so CHANGE!

My first time blogging..:)

Hmm.. not that bad.. all this while I was just 'facebooking' but not so into blogging.. but then when MOSAIC asked me to create my own blog last month in September (it's now 7th Oct!)..I have to! Took me sometime anyway but here it is.. perhaps a simple one.. and looking forward for a better one.. when I have time..

Last few days and weeks was quite hectic..and I almost forgot about this blog. MOSAIC preparation..? OMG.. I have to start somewhere.. excited but I really hope that I have more time..

It's 2.49am now.. gotta go.. it's Friday tomorrow and more things to do.. see ya!