life according to andria - embracing the Big C

'Tension' is a famous word being used by human beings, especially the species called 'students':). There are many ways to overcome 'tension'. Below were the things that i did to release my tension when i was a university student (in no particular order); 1. recited Yasin & Quran 2. ate chocolate 3. ate more chocolate 4.lepak with my close friends 5. listened to guns n roses and U2 6. read novels 7. ironing 8. watched movie Below are the things that i do to relax now (in no particular order); 1. recite Yasin and Quran 2. watch my children play 3. indulge myself in a wonderful conversation with my hubby 4. ironing (i've always loved ironing...i find it to be very relaxing) 5. watch 'Friends' 6. listen to 'Daughtry', 'Guns n Roses'and U2 7. shopping / window shopping 8. eat (chocolate, Jco donuts, sandwich or cookies) Everyone has their own way on how to relax and release his / her tension. Whatever it may be, as long as it doesn'

Salam. Today is the second day of Ramadhan. For Muslims, Ramadhan is very special. It is extraordinary. There are lots of things that could only be found and experienced in Ramadhan that can't be experienced in any other months. Fasting is one.... it's wajib, or a must. Though Muslims can fast in any other month, fasting in Ramadhan is very special as Ramadhan is the month which is 'wajib'for Muslims to fast. Ramadhan is the only month that one can experience solat terawikh.This solat can't be performed in other months. The experience of performing terawikh is magical.... Whenever i perform terawikh i feel touched and blessed. I'm blessed to be a Muslim, and to be given the chance to live this year so that i can experience Ramadhan again. This Ramadhan, my 3rd son, Safwan, 6 years old is trying to fast for the first time :). The first sahur he woke up feeling excited and confident that he would be able to fast till maghrib. 1230... he came up with a proposal. He