'Aku hanya mahu ke seberang'

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A date to remember

Weeks before I returned home, I had a meaningful lunch date with Dato' Hashim Yaccob. Our previous Vice Chancellor. 

I dedicate this blog to this man, Dato Hashim. A man who just want to go across. A humble man even he already crossed over. His humorous personality always capture our laugther. Humble sharing of his background and his past made my heart touch. He is someone would not cross your mind that he is someone 'from across the other side'.

When he walked into the restaurant, he was with his coat and tie. Look smart and humourously cute even he is an elder friend. His presence made us feel honoured and happy. Yes, just happy and feel excited to know this new friend more. He fed us like a father during our lunch and most of the time he talked to us like father. 

We went up to his office coz I really wish to look at the photo of him and his mother when he was small. As I stepped into the office, everyone looked at us. I felt the atmosphere changed. They paid close attention to these two girls who were enjoying talking and laughing with Dato Hashim more than what they are typing on their computers. 

The big photo of his mother and him placed right in front of him. The photo bring my mind back home. The setting is exactly like my mother's home; rumah atap; kampung house with lots of trees. 

Dato Hashim broke the silence in his office, ' I am just the son of a rubber tapper... I climbed very hard...very hard'. I was overwhelmed by his sharing. I was touched. Tears flooded til my throat but I managed to control. Then, he shared with us something precious. His book- 'Aku hanya mahu ke seberang'. This is book has all his best poems. He won the prices for his poem and acknowledged by Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka. This term 'Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka' appeals so close to me now coz I hear the poet speaks.

This poet read his best poems for us. they were about his father and mother. Tears controlled both of us and found his way out from our eyes as we listened to this poet read his poems. Hardship, poverty and love of parents had brought him across to the other side. He climbed so hard just to sail across but he never forget about his identity, not ashame of his background and never forget who he is. Not to forget his beloved wife who gives him so much love, happiness and support all these years along the hard road. The poet speaks with true sharing and emotions.

We walked out from his office sobbing and smilling.

It will never be a day of joy if we never be thankful for what we have;
It will never be a fruitful life if we never put in our best and hard work;
we will never have a chance to look back and feel satisfied if we give up fast and blame everything but ourselve.

This is the photo of the man who wants to go across

 

I don't know what happen to my blog I can't upload any photos. I typed a long blog yesterday and in a sudden every was gone! It can't be saved to be posted later... AAAAAhhhhh.... :,<

my blog readers I am sorry for the late update...

Behind all the F.R.O.T.H...

Every morning about 7.45, my faithful Angela will wake up to fetch  me to work using Juayn's car(Look at her photo-the first one- and it will tell you all). Angela's shift is 10am and a break in bewteen until 10pm. Yet, without fail she will wake up every morning to send us to work. A big muak and hug for her. At the same time, Juayn follows me for opening shift to save parking fee. I feel tired most of the time bcoz i work till late at night and sometimes 'lepak' at mamak to catch up with others. Juayn is as if another Coffee Bean worker coz she accompanies me to work every morning and the rountine morning has educated her about our SOP. LOL! 

I worked back to back. Morning as Barista and evening as florist.  The three of us looked like  'zombies' mushrooming the coffee house in  Jaya One...I worked back to back. Morning as Barista and evening as florist.  The three of us looked like  'zombies' mushrooming the coffee house in  Jaya One...

Behind the tired zombie face, I still  lots of memories to  smile and laugh about.  Gesel is a sweet lady I know in Frontera. She is from Mexico and here is her new home. Her beautiful eyes tell me that Mexicans are friendly people.

The sweet memories in Gemini Creation. A place where you have freedom to arrange and manage the shop; at the same time; bearing the risk of rejection.






Behind all these, my prayer warrior and love... His prayer, patience and his care keep me alive throughout the hectic and tight working schedule. 

What time I go back home? Everyday back to back, 10pm and sometimes 1.30am. It is not because of 'lepak'-ing but working. However, it has ended at least for awhile til I graduate. What I gain throughtout these two and a half months is not the money. I gained more than I expected. What makes my working life interesting and happy is the poeple. Friends and great poeple. We need each other in life. We must also always look at the things we have and be contented and thankful. I want to dedicate this blog to my friends, Juayn, Angela, Kee Aun, Ms. Weng and not to forget Mable, Auntie Liz and Sarah, who are in the photos. Without them, I could have done nothing much. I love them and Grace is the blessing God gives me. His grace allows me to learn, to go through his test and still give thanks no matter what I get on each day. 

A series of events in Bean's house

"When you are happy and you know it, clap your hands" I give thousand CLAPPPPSSSS... All start well that ends well.  

I went to my hair stylist on the last day of work in Coffee Bean. He did a great job on my hair. I am very happy with his work. Oh.. wait.. Let me introduce them one by one for you. The round guy in red shirt in the middle is 'Papa Bear' aka Sharul and the slim shaddy guy next to Papa Bear is Azraine, also well known as 'Abang yang Handsome' (His face shines when you called him this name) and also 'Bang-nana' (Be careful when you called him this name...he would 'bang' your face)

See! Papa bear was so happy when Juayn helped us to take our 'Bean Family's photo. The sleepy guy next to me is 'Sifu' aka Anizam.  All of them are expert in Coffee and Tea...most of all, they all are expert in solving unexpected problems and bombss... and bombs... and bombs...  



My hairstylist Joseph and Jason. They make me beautiful and merry. Trust me, they are professional.
Come to Jaya One.  Tell them that I tell you about them when you go to them for styling your hair.

Finally the camera lady; also the other piece of the family; is in the photo. 'CLAP CLAP CLAP' she is our Juayn.  I love this photo. It means friendship, trust, happiness, blessing and family. It also strongly representing F.R.O.T.H. The Bean Family knows and I believe that we have achieved F.R.O.T.H. in Jaya One outlet. 

I still miss them and they are in my heart.