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anispauzi Thursday, December 12, 2019

Assalamualaikum and hi to all.

yeah. that's me :p

In July, I received a message from an old acquaintance asking me to proofread a translation work. It is the book of Islam & Democracy by Tn Guru Haji Hadi (TGHH). At first, I declined because i simply knew a translation work is harder than the normal ones. Not only that, it is a 'heavy' book and the phrases or words must be at that level too. It is 150 pages and I have not done that amount of pages, just yet. Plus, the book the will be published. Nonetheless, i was thinking to do some contribution and yeah, to accept the job not knowing what im gonna face ahead. Nope. I dont regret it, not that.

After some negotiations, I plainly agreed to do it voluntarily and my only condition is to give me some time coz 150 pages is not a night work. Yeah, so it started.

Of course, I didnt start immediately owing to the bundles of task surrounding me. Sometimes when i had spare time, I'll read and correct some parts, leisurely. Since i did it leisurely and the pages are 150, obviously the work did not progress much.

This task is like always running at the back of my head. I remember it often, it seemed that it is running after me. I mean, it has been months but still the progress is 10 per cent. I got easily disappointed with myself and this stressed me out. At times, i questioned myself, why did i accepted this in the first place. Really. Haha but no regrets okayy

It was not until the Deepavali Holiday that i made sure to really make time for this task. I promised myself like it or not, i MUST finish the job within the holidays coz this is the only uninterrupted period before the school resume. I also left the piles of exam papers unattended for this cause. The holidays stretched for about a week and i literally do not go out of the house, i went no where except for a day and that single day cost me 25 pages. I made out a plan to finish at least 30 pages each day and within 5 days, i must finish it. I even pray Solat Hajat every time before starting the work because the stress is unimaginable.

This Islam & Democracy book took a long time since i have to cross refer with the original book in Malay for almost every pages. It was tough. Literally, I cried doing this.

My friend texted me and he asked politely if I could emailed him the completed work by November 22nd, i told him yeah i will.

And can you imagine me the day i emailed him the completed work? It is as if a huge rock is taken out from my head and i was greatly relieved i thank Allah for helping me making it through.

Im still grateful today that i have actually finished the job. The book in its original version of 150 pages is (i could say, i may not finish reading it) due to its heavy things inside spinning my head hihi. Salute to Ayoh Chik for his amazing and vast amount of knowledge.

Alhamdulillah 'ala kulli hal.

this seems like a normal post, but the weight of it was unbearable haha

Wassalam.

anispauzi,

Kg Morak

-still in hols-

Running for A Kid

anispauzi Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Assalamualaikum.

It was the second last week before the school holidays, loads of works to be settled and tempers were running high.

I had to supervise (kind of) a Year 5 course from 8 am to 12 pm. In the meantime, i was arranging files, typing, cutting papers, key in marks, print, running up and down the floor to settle documents for Hari Akademik 2 on the next day. Not only that, teachers were occupied and busy with all the preparations for our annual big events. Also had to deal with things like - not doing work fast enough or not doing work at all. Huh. Dealing with humans are never easy.

12.15 pm, went for lunch and get ready for 12.30 pm Year 1 English class.

Initially, it was the usual greetings from teacher and pupils already had their books on the desks when i spotted a boy without book. Nonchalantly i asked for his book and why he's not taking it out.

What he did - he screamed right to my face and started crying with an extra high pitched voice (can still pictured his reaction huh). I was stunned - coz i just asked that simple questions as normally i would. I was purely exhausted emotionally and physically. I told him, cry as much as he want; i wouldnt care. Next, this boy toppled off his desk, just another sign of protest.

I continued the class as usual for about 10 minutes when that boy suddenly ran out of the class straight to the main road. Fuh. The rain still poured heavily at that time but a teacher has no choice except to run for the kid. So i ran for him.

He took me running for him from A to B, then B to C, C to D, D to E in the rain and finally when he went to F i could get this no more. A man carrying ice stock to the school passed by and i asked for his help.

The school here has no gates and yeah, the main road was busy with cars. I was frightened and angry at the same time. Frightened - if he went to the road. Angry - for this attitude of his.

As a normal human being, i was really exhausted emotionally i almost cried.

Anyone might say as a teacher, you should expect this but when this real thing happened, sometimes it breaks you.

I looked like a fool running in the rain in the eyes of many people at the road and nearby restaurant.

Behind the scene story of this boy :

1. The same boy caused greater trouble for a teacher early of the year; which include humiliating the teacher in front of a group of parents-till the teacher finally decided to change her job. When this boy did this, i was furious too and could not bring my eyes looking at him.

2. He was bad tempered from the period before English. From what the fellow classmates said, he bit the teacher's arm & did some funny scribbles with pencil colour on the floor.

3. After inspection, he came from a family with a bad tempered dad - told by his mom.

4. I taught his sister too, and you know what the sister never smiled until sometimes i had to ask her to smile. She also at times skipped Quran class and whenever asked for reason, she never answered back.

These are among the perks of being a teacher.

'Ala kulli hal, experience always teach us something and this time, emm what are the lessons?

Love,

Ustazah Anis

Kellies Castle Trip

anispauzi Monday, December 09, 2019

Assalamualaikum.

just before the first hiccup haha

This year i was given the responsibility as Year 5 Class Teacher, so among the things i must manage is Year 5 School Trip.

We (other Y5 class teachers) discussed and listed out few possible places to visit. We contacted many travel agencies too and our top most concern is the fees, which will also be the concern of parents.

After various changes, turun naik ofis, discussion with HEM and redo of paperworks, we all agreed on Last World of Tambun, which i had been in 2017. We managed to track down the same agency we had before and i found Pn Watie. I requested for the quotation and agreed at RM195 fees for 80 students.

That is the lowest fare we could find and then started drafting our budget.

It was a long process and what not. With the insufficient funds, it make things harder. We pulled it through anyhow. Misscomunication was unavoidable. When it comes to financial things, we need around RM1500. I told the other teachers, we'll make it. I tried hard to stay calm and positive and smile. The truth is i dont really mind what the parents said when we requested sponsors from them, be cool. But when the other teachers made a fuss about it, aduhh i told them rilex and just do what we need to do.

Two days before the trip, we received a letter from Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) disbursing RM2K for the trip. Alhamdulillah. Due to the tight schedule, i didnt manage to process the letter before and promised the staff, we'll submit the bank statement later.

Alhamdulillah on the morning of 9th November, we gathered at school compound all ready to Perak. The Right Time Travel provided us with two staffs @ tour guides which make things easier.

11.30 am: RTC Tanjung Pulai

Our first stop for lunch, change clothes and pray Solat Jamak Takdim. We arrived earlier than expected, about one and a half hour before Zuhr so i told the kids to finish their lunch, change clothes and get ready for prayer when the adzan calls. Teachers distributed the lunch packs we brought from school - Nasi Ayam Kicap.

1.40 pm: Lost World of Tambun

Since this is my second time here, at least i knew what to expect. We took group photos beforehand before entering. Here, the first hiccup appeared. We were told only jersey clothes are allowed in and cottons etc are prohobited whilst most of the girls wear cotton shirts. I was like, what?? Being me, i tried to negotiate with the boss there and still, we cant. 15 minutes gone and i told the kids no worries, they can still get inside. The only viable solution is to buy the jersey shirt in the shop. The problem is they dont have spare money and i am responsible for that. I thank Allah for the sponsor from TNB. I paid with debit card first for a total of RM500++. They gave us 20% max discounts for the shirts. I communicate with Fath (tour guide) and told him this is clearly not our fault and the agency must be responsible. I told him, pls tell Pn Watie i requested for some reimbursement, at least RM100.

We went inside and played all sort of things other than the water park. It rained heavily for 30 minutes before it subsided and we continued playing. By 7 pm, we gathered again to check in the hotel.

8.30 pm: Impiana Hotel

We checked in and dinner were distributed (Nasi Goreng Ayam). The hotel was just okay. It was an old hotel. The teachers' room was quite small compared to the students though. I requested for the same hotel in 2017 but the travel agent said the price has increased and do not suit our budget. Its okay. The breakfast did not have many choices too.

10.00 am: Muzium Ipoh

This is also my second time here. They renovate the museum last two year and this year got to see what they have at the upper floor. Okay, not bad.

11.30 am: Kellies Castle

Okay. This is my first time here and i was thrilled. One common thing every people said about this place - haunted. It was a really awesome place, far better than the museum we went. I loved the history of that place. Really. I wanted to read the info there for the second round when i realised it was empty. All the kids already went down.

Kellies Castle was named after the owner, William Kellie Smith; a Scottish. He build the mansion as a gift for his wife. They had two kids; Anthony and Helen. His business in tin mining and rubber flourished in Perak. He passed away in Lisbon, Portugal on his short trip there. After his passing, his wife decided to move back to Scotland with their two kids. It is told that Helen was the one who came to Malaysia and retold the story of her father and providing photos which were available in the castle. It is a ruined and unfinished mansion and during the construction, few unfortunate things took place like the struck of Spanish flu, which led to the death of many construction workers. In the castle, the visitors could see the planned rooms and designated places like Ruang Lif. William was supposed to transport the first ever lift to Tanah Melayu before his unduly death in Lisbon.

Then, we stopped by that RTC again for prayers and lunch before we headed back to Gombak. We arrived at 10 pm i think. I was relieved Allah made it easy for us. Alhamdulillah.

I was also glad Fath (the tour guide) was so helpful and their service was tip top.

Alhamdulillah 'ala kulli hal.

The photos :)

Love,

Ustazah Anis :)

A Day at The Hospital

anispauzi Monday, December 09, 2019

Assalamualaikum. Today is 9th of December and yesterday, i spent the whole day and the night before at a hospital.

My brother was diagnosed with Leptospirosis, had a high fever and did not getting better for a week. Off to hospital and the doc was saying no dengue maybe lepto so you go admit the ward first and we'll see the progress.

Yup. At 8 am i went to the hospital so mom can come home and get rest. I was considering whether i should bring along my laptop coz i have to settle and finish some work. Emm, it has no battery; i need to find a plug.

First thing first, i looked for the canteen and since this is an old hospital; i dont put a high hope. The canteen was small and yup, as expected it has no power supply /plug around. I took my breakfast with nasi bungkus and teh tarik before looking later. Whilst at that, i make use of my iBook - Goblet of Fire im currently reading.

The male ward is located at the farthest end of the hospital so i did a lot of walking yesterday, alhamdulillah. I went at his ward first before continue looking for a plug. I saw Pusat Sumber signage and i looked around and asked a staff. He showed me the place and you know what - the so called Pusat Sumber is juts a corner hahah. It is just a Reading Corner, so funny.

So my last hope was the surau. I went there and yup, also no plug except for the one at the imam's in front. It was only 11 am then, i had no choice but to use it for a while. (The surau is divided by curtains for men and women)

I immediately typed and did my work before Zuhr and yes, finally i managed to complete and submit the work. Fuh. Alhamdulillah.

Alright, i went for ablution and prayed at the surau and tried to nap but to no avail. I went to the ward again to see my brother and went out again for some fresh air, poring over the book i brought - newly purchased and went in and went out of the ward to make sure all is well.

Smiled to people around, look left and right and smiled again hahahaha

In a nut shell, looking over sick family is a big thing especially if the one looking is an elderly person. I dont really mind but if mom has to wait this long, pity mom. And when there are visitors, it just made their day i think.

Emm and hospital is a place to tell us to be grateful all the time.

Walking here and there for a day at the hospital feels like.. i knew this place already. And one more thing to add up is, it has a spotless toilet with wall decorations and info. Plus they put a pipe for ablution in the toilet. Wow. The hospital also provide a convenient surau. The also put a place for women's ablution so strategically and that was my first time seeing that in any place. I've never seen it and it is a brilliant one. See? I praised a lot. And one last thing about this hospital. Since it is a district hospital and the way it placed its wards are super easy. There is a long corridor from the registration until the last ward available. You will not get lost here ever. There is no belok-belok, all wards are either on the left or right of the corridor and you just have to walk by until you find the ward, a piece of cake.

Oh yes, they also have this hot and cold drinks dispenser, all only for RM1.00.

Yep, no kidding. It has mocha, chocolate, cappucino and tea. This is my favourite part and it taste good :D

Alhamdulillah.Thank you Allah or everything.

Come Back

anispauzi Sunday, December 08, 2019

Bismillah. Alhamdulillah. Thank you Allah for all.

I have dozens of stories worth writing, really and i'll list here first. Just to ensure i write it later.

1. A day at the hospital

2. Kellies Castle

3. Proofreading job

4. McFlurry Oreo

5. Drench in the rain - running for a school kid

6. 2019 in a glance

7. Books

Yup, maybe that's all. So, i'll go write for the first one okayy.

Love,
kakdik

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Running for A Kid

Kellies Castle Trip

A Day at The Hospital

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