The Philosophy of Tauhu Bergedil

Teringin nak makan tauhu bergedil. Kebetulan dapat cabut awal, sempatlah menyinggah ke pasar malam.

Tapi dah tertulis rezeki tauhu bergedil tu tak ada untuk aku hari ni. Walaupun dapat pi pasar malam hari ni, kakak yang jual tu pulak tak ada menjual. 

Yup, life is like that.

Thank You

When someone said it straight to my face what I’ve already know all along.

I appreciate your bluntness, sir, although it’s so not healthy for my soul. *sigh. But right now, I don’t even have the strength to cry.

I don’t cry over stupid things, I guess.

The Name

I have such a long name. 3 words, or 6, if includes my father’s name. Other than the length issue, I will always have to answer the ‘kerabat’ question which my answer would always be ‘not related’. Malas nak bukak cerita sejarah, lagipun belum khatam habis lagi bab susur- galur tu.

The truth is, I don’t like it when people call me by my first name by default. I would prefer to be called Izza. Nurul would be acceptable lah jugak.  Tapi tolonglah jangan panggil Tengku 🙄

Okay, tu je nak bebel.

Tips for the Klutz

I found myself always struggling wearing one of the gear at work. I thought I wore it right but from time to time, it messed up.

That day when I sat aside, fixing my gear when it got out of place, suddenly one kind kakak approached me and sharing me tips how to wear it easier.

In a midst of a hectic day, a kind gesture like that from a stranger really warmed my heart.

The Arrogant Ones

How can people be so arrogant? Do they think they’re above others? Better than others? Selfish? Or just plain confident? Or perhaps, super-confident?

While me, on the other hand, have so much empathy, I guess. I can’t bring myself to be one because all I do is putting myself in others’ shoes. Demmit.

How I Met Your Mother

Netflix dah ada HIMYM. So boleh marathon untuk kali kedua (kononnya). Tapi rupanya tak kuasa dah nak re-watch. I ended up watching the very first episode and the last 4 episodes of season 9 je.

“You will be shocked kids, when you discover how easy it is in life to part ways with people forever. That's why, when you find someone you want to keep around, you do something about it.” -Ted-

But sometimes, there are not really much to be done, I guess. When it’s time to part ways, all we can do is reminiscing the good old times (as long as it’s not faded away, that is). The past is past, no matter how much we want to re-live it. 

The truth is, I miss a lot of people.

The Rules

Workplace rules for happy life:

1. Trust no one but respect  everyone.

2. What happens in office, remains in office. Never take office gossips to home and vice versa.

3. Enter office on time, leave on time. Your desktop is not helping to improve your health.

4. Never make Relationships in the work place. It will always backfire.

5. Expect nothing. If somebody helps, feel thankful. If not, you will learn to know things on your own.

6. Never rush for a position. If you get promoted, congrats. If not, it doesn't matter. You will always be remembered for your knowledge and politeness, not for your designation.

7. Never run behind office stuff. You have better things to do in life.

8. Avoid taking everything on your ego. Your salary matters. You are being paid. Use your assets to get happiness.

9. It doesn't matter how people treat you. Be humble. You are not everyone's cup of tea.

10. In the end nothing matters except family, friends, home, and Inner peace.

[World's Mental health day theme by WHO, Mental Health at work place]

http://www.who.int/mental_health/world-mental-health-day/2017/en/

Nikmat Yang Ditarik

Don’t remember if I ever did blog about this. I have this problem, from time to time. And if I remember it correctly, for the past recent years, it had been like once a year.

Not to whine about it, but it actually hits that I have always take it for granted - the appetite. Because once I lose it, kalau orang hidang laksa Thai (the one with green curry) depan mata pun, aku tak mampu nak telan *nangis. Okay, laksa Thai is my current favourite food. 

Even tengok makanan pun kadang-kadang ada rasa nak throw up. Haishhh.. Buat aku terfikir jugak, mungkin ni macam 10% of what preggie mommies yang ada morning sickness yang teruk-teruk tu rasa kot. 

Dengan ada gastritis problem ni, jadi double trouble bila tak dapat nak makan ni. Itulah dia, nikmat yang kita tak berapa nak bersyukur selama ni, Allah nak tarik bila-bila masa je kan

Hopefully, my appetite’ll come back pretty soon.