A DAY TO REMEMBER

24TH FEBUARY 2010 @5.30 AM WEDNESDAY IN KL IS INDEED A SAD DAY WITH THE DEMISE OF SOMEONE I HAVE KNOWN FOR A LONG TIME AND HAVE BEEN A PART OF MY YOUNG DAYS.MAY GOD HAVE MERCY AND INSYAALLAH LIFE WILL GO ON WITH ALL CONNECTED.MY PRAYERS ALWAYS INSYAALLAH FOR THOSE CONCERNED.

HEALTH INFO TO SHARE

Cancer, Diabetes, & Heart Disease can be overcome through diet. Dr. Tom Wu’s breakthroughs with Cancer & Diabetes have earned him the “Remarkable Contribution Award” from the American Cancer Society and the “World Famous Doctor Award” from The United Nations. )
At the age of 30, Chinese doctor Tom Wu was diagnosed with advanced stages of lung cancer, and was told he had only a few months to live. Not only has he survived, but the doctor has maintained a healthy life. The cancer is all gone, and he said he's never caught a cold or other illness for 40 years. He has stopped going for blood tests.

"My body and feelings tell me I'm well, that I'm truly in good health," says Dr Wu.

His secret lies in the power of natural healing. Dr Wu always says that no wonder drug can cure diseases. But our own internal healing power, our immune system, can. And what can strengthen our immune system are simple foods from Mother Nature , and a healthy lifestyle. In his view, diseases such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease can be overcome by changing the diet .

Dr Wu says people get sick because they eat the wrong foods. Fried food, for example, causes blockage in the arteries, bad circulation, cholesterol, and heart disease. "Instead of taking a cholesterol lowering drug, I would urge them to stop eating greasy food. My suggestion is to eat clean food, which is high in phytochemicals," he says.

Phytochemicals are natural cleansing agents that will help rid plaque from your arteries. They come from natural foods such as vegetables, fruits with their seeds, and common garden herbs. Phytochemicals will nourish the body's cells so they can fight against any foreign substances that invade your body.

The secrets of how he won the fight against lung cancer and maintains a healthy body are revealed in his first book, Dr Wu's Principle of Natural Cures , which has recently been translated from its original Chinese version into a Thai edition, Thammachart Chuay Chewit, published by Nanmeebooks Publications. It was launched in Thailand in March this year.

Dr Wu had first studied Western medicine in France , and then furthered his education in alternative therapy, earning a doctorate degree.

The turning point arrived when he was diagnosed with lung cancer at the age of 30. Modern medicine gave him no hope; it was too late to remove the damaged parts of the lung. The cancer had already spread to other organs, and the doctor told him he had only a few months left
Nine months later, he went for a check-up, and surprisingly no cancer cells were detected.

He advised people in his family and in the neighbourhood about his discovery, and studied natural medicine until he received a doctorate degree in naturopathy and nutrition from the US ..

Dr Wu has been a frequent speaker at worldwide forums , spreading his knowledge on natural cures and the use of organic food. He advises people to use the most simple foods in the most natural way in order to fight illnesses and maintain good health.

The human body has the power to heal itself. The immune system has a self-defence mechanism to block and destroy bacteria or viruses that invade our bodies, while the self-healing mechanism will get us back on the road to recovery. When you have a cold and take medicine, the medication may kill the virus but your immune system will not fully function, and its efficiency will decrease. As a result, your body will be more vulnerable to germs.

Dr Wu's principle is to strengthen the immune system, and avoid medication as much as possible. In his book, he offers the following guidelines to good health:

1. Have at least three bowel movements a day.

Other health experts may advise one bowel movement a day, but Dr Wu says that's not enough. You need three to four bowel movements a day in order to excrete all the accumulated faeces from your intestine.. Your liver will not be overburdened and it also helps reduce cholesterol in your body.

2. Drink at least three glasses of fruit or vegetable smoothies each day.

This is a way to ingest enough phytochemicals to strengthen the body's cells and immune system. Use not only the flesh, but also the skin and seeds of fruits and vegetables to make smoothies, as they are rich in phytochemicals. Most of the fruit seeds have small amounts of cyanide which kill bacteria and viruses without damaging the body.

Actually the recommended smoothie diet is six glasses a day, two in the morning, one before lunch, two more in the afternoon, and one more before dinner. However, if that's too much, you may start with three glasses a day. Use a high powered blender (at least three horsepower) as it can release phytochemicals from the fibre. It's best to choose sour fruits like green or red apples, grapes, pineapples, kiwi and lime.
Foods rich in phytochemicals


3. Sunbathe 30 minutes daily.

We often hear that the Sun's UV rays will damage our skin, and many people apply sunblock before going out. But Dr Wu says the opposite. He says the UV rays will help convert cholesterol underneath the skin into vitamin A which helps moisten the skin and
prevent skin cancer, and also vitamin D that helps prevent colds, osteoporosis, and certain kinds of cancer.

"Therefore, use the Sun. Expose yourself to sunlight about one-half hour a day, at noon or another appropriate time based on your local climate. The Sun will make you healthier," says Dr Wu.

4 . Exercise 30 minutes a day.

Don't exercise for more than 30 minutes. If you go beyond that, your body will be overworked. "If you do it more than half an hour, that will become labour, not exercise. Your heart and your body will be working too hard," he says.

5 . Shower with hot, then cold water.

Try an alternating cold and hot water shower: Three minutes of hot water followed by 30 seconds of cold water, then repeat twice more. This process will bring a rush of blood and energy to your body. It helps increase your immune system, blood circulation, and metabolism.

6. Drink a lot of water, in the correct way.

How much water you need to drink each day depends on your specific situation. If your office is air-conditioned, drinking six glasses of water a day is enough. If your work involves lots of walking, you have to drink 8-10 glasses a day. If you work under the hot sun, then 10-12 glasses of water are required.

The way you drink is also important. The correct way is to sip it little by little, to give your body cells time to absorb the water. If you drink the whole glass down at once, your cells can't absorb it all, and the water will be excreted as urine.

7. Eat according to your blood type.

Your blood type determines what you should eat. Eating the wrong foods will make you sick.

People with blood type O have to eat a certain amount of meat. If they eat only vegetables for a long time, their body won't absorb all the substances they need to strengthen their immune system. The recommended diet for this group is 75% vegetables, 10% fruits, 10% meat, seafood and goat's milk (avoid cow's milk), and 5% grains.

People with blood type A, however should avoid milk and meat, while increasing grains and fruits. People with blood type B should also avoid meat, while those with blood type AB should avoid chicken and beef.

8. Eat according to your biological clock..

Every human being has a biological clock that tells us when to eat, sleep, and wake up. If you don't follow your biological clock, the organs will lose their balance. Toxins and wastes won't be excreted from your body, and soon you'll get sick.

According to Dr Wu, the biological clock is divided into three phases.

From 4am to noon is the time for bowel movements, so in the morning you should eat foods with lots of fibre. Fruit and vegetable smoothies are recommended.

From noon to 8pm, your body will absorb food so lunch is the most important meal. A vegetable salad with grains is recommended. Fish or boiled eggs can be added to your lunch. Avoid meat at dinner as the amino acids in the meat will disturb your sleep. Try to finish dinner by 6pm.

From 8pm to 4am, the nutrients and energy from food will be distributed throughout your body organs. The golden time for your sleep is between 10pm and 2am, as your immune and self-healing system will function at its best.

INSYAALLAH I PRAY THAT THE INFO HERE IS HELPFUL TO AND ALL.AMEEN.

KONG HEI FATT CHOY' YEAR OF THE TIGER 2010

WISHING ALL MY CHINESE FRIENDS A VERY HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS GONG XI FA CAI' 2010.

PICTURES COURTESY OF MY FRIEND MR LEE.

much needed rest

Went to MALACCA,for a much needed rest and back to the place i treasure when learning my martial arts "SILAT" days at PULAU BESAR,an island full of charm and history.Left KL,on sat 16th JAN 2010 in the morning and spend a day before going back to KL on Sunday 17th jan 2010.ALthough it was a very short stay but most relaxing and enjoying trip.JONKER STREET on saturday nights is out of this world.The town comes alive with all walks of life gathering here.
photos to follow soon.

JOSH IN SINGAPORE

Mohd Josh, my son is now a grown up,12th january 2010 he went to Singapore on his own by JETSTAR airlines to see the GREEN DAY CONCERT on the 14th Jan 2010 at the indoor stadium Singapore, he will be staying with our family friends and coming back by aeroline bus to KL.to attend his instructor's course part 2.at sungai besi.insyaallah.

back from hospital

I went for my colonoscope,endoscope test at Gleneagles and the reports are encouraging except for a few complications that can be treated with medications.
Check in on the 12th january 2010 and had the procedure done on the 13th jan 2010 at approx.8.30 am and was back from the scope room at around 930am.Discharged at 3pm.ALHAMDULLILAH there were no signs of any serious complications.Insyaallah.

YOUNGEST EVER TO ENROLL

My son Mohd Joshua was selected and accepted to enroll and undergo the instructors course in the equestrian discipline recently. He made history of sorts as the youngest ever to be selected and accepted by the equine council.He made INA and me proud parents and insyaallah be a success in his involvements with horses.Mohd Joshua is the only one in the family following my footsteps in the horse industry.GOD BLESS.INSYAALLAH.

LIFE ENJOY IT

Life is Best for those who want to Live it,
Life is Difficult for those who want to Analyze it,
Life is worst for those who want to Criticize it,
Our Attitude Defines Life...

Enjoy Your Life,
Laugh so Hard That even Sorrow Smiles at You,
Live Life so Well That even Death Loves to see you Alive,
Fight so Hard That even Fate accepts its Defeat....

01/ 01/ 2010 HAPPY NEW YEAR

photo taken at 12.07 am 01/01/2010 at dome restaurant gurney plaza





THE LOVELIEST DAY COMES WHEN YOU WAKE UP EACH DAY AND FIND OUT THAT LOVE STILL COLOURS YOUR WORLD THRU PEOPLE WHO TRULY CARE AND NEVER FAIL TO REMEMBER YOU.... THANK YOU TO ALL YOUR MESSAGES AND HERE IS WISHING ALL FAMILIES AND FRIENDS INSYAALLAH 2010 WILL BE A WONDERFUL YEAR FOR ALL.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2010

HERE'S WISHING FAMILIES AND FRIENDS A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR 2010
Here's to a bright New Year,and a farewell to the old. I must say 2009 was indeed a very good year for me,anyway here's to the good and better things coming and to the memories that we hold,we will now open a new book and the pages are blank.We are going to put words in them.The book is called a new beginning and the First chapter is NEW YEAR'S DAY.INSYAALLAH,2010 will be the start of good tidings to come and good health,happiness and wealth for all. GOD BLESS AND AMEEN


With the new year,i am feeling philosophical again,i learned that when i am awake in the morning i am thankful to the almighty and that if i didn't learn a lot before i sleep,at least i learned a little, if i am already sick at least i am still alive,so i am thankful.Do not overrate what you have received nor envy others.He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.Words have the power to both destroy and heal.When words are both true and kind, they can change our world.Do not dwell in the past,do not dream of the future,concentrate the mind on the present moment.Use and train the mind to get what you want, instead of letting the mind to use you to get what the mind wants.THINK ABOUT IT......INSYAALLAH, GOD BLESS AND AMEEN

SEASONS GREETINGS

To all my friends and family,

The snow gently falls,
and touches the heart,
white as a dove,
seasons greetings with love.

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Each year end finds me longing
For years end now past
And I am back in childhood
As long as memories last.

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I have a list of folks I know, all written in a book
And every year when year end comes, I go and take a look
And that is when I realize that these names are a part
Not of the book they are written in, but really of my heart.

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Somehow, not only for the holidays season
But all the long year through
The joy that you give to others
Is the joy that comes back to you.

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Let the spirit of love
gently fill our hearts and homes.
In this loveliest of seasons
may you find many reasons for happiness.

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To a joyful present
and a well remembered past
Best wishes for Happy Holidays
and a magnificent New Year.

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May the year end season
fill your home with joy
your heart with love
and your life with laughter.

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May your holidays sparkle with moments of love, laughter and goodwill,
And may the year ahead be full of contentment and joy.
Have a happy new year.

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GOD never takes a day off to love, 2 care,
to guide and blessed all of you every moment
of your lives n your families.
Happy New year.

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A New year
A New Start
A New Chapter
A New Beginning
Forget the bad
Cherish the GOOD
I sincerely wish u a very blessed new year ahead. happy new year.

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May the good times and treasures of the present become the golden
memories of tomorrow.Wish u lots of love, joy and happiness.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS

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HARI RAYA HAJI

WISHING ALL FAMILY AND FRIENDS SELAMAT HARI RAYA HAJI,
This year is indeed meaningful for me 2009 is a good year for me truly meaningful.ALHAMDULLILAH SYUKUR.. INSYAALLAH WILL BE LIKE THIS IF NOT BETTER FOR A LONG TIME TO COME


Hari Raya Aidiladha ( 27TH NOVEMBER 2009 )
Apart from Aidilfitri, the festival most grandly celebrated by Muslims the world over is Aidiladha. In Malaysia, it is more commonly known as Hari Raya Korban or Hari Raya Haji and a public holiday is observed.

Celebrated about two months after Aidilfitri, on the 10th day of Zulhijah, the 12th month of the Muslim calendar, it marks the end of the haj pilgrimage period (about two weeks); hence the name Hari Raya Haji (festival of the pilgrimage).

Every year millions of Muslims make the journey to the Holy Land of Mecca in Saudi Arabia to perform the haj, a requirement in Islam as it makes up one of the five tenets of the religion. As long as they have the means to do so, and are able health-wise, Muslims must perform the haj at least once in life. Upon completion of the haj, the men earn the title of "haji" and the women, "hajjah".

Aidiladha also commemorates the sacrifices made by the prophet Abraham (hence the word "korban" which means sacrifice), who demonstrated immense faith when he was put to the test by God. The prophet was commanded to offer his only son Ishmael up for sacrifice, and though it grieved him greatly, he made ready to perform the task. However, as he was about to strike his son, God stopped him and revealed that it was a trial. Ishmael's life was spared, and a ram sacrificed in his place.

As such, during Aidiladha, the sacrifice of animals such as lambs, goats, cows, bulls and camels is performed. The animals are slain in accordance with the proper religious rites; the meat is then distributed.

One third of the meat is given to the individual who willingly supplied the animal, while the rest is given to the poor and deserving friends and relatives. It is to be noted that this is not a compulsory religious duty, but an obligation for those who are able to afford it.

The observance of the korban is carried out after the congregational prayers, held early in the morning of Aidiladha. It is not unusual for the slaying to take place within the mosque compound.

The rest of the day is either spent visiting friends and relatives, or entertaining guests at home, as is customary in this multicultural country.

Though in Malaysia the celebration of Aidiladha is relatively solemn compared to Aidilfitri, by no means is it less important, for it is a day when Muslims reaffirm their faith in God, giving thanks for the many blessings that He has bequeathed to them.

PICTURES OF TRENGGANU SULTAN CUP AT BIDONG

HOME SWEET HOME

Left KUALA TERENGGANU at 9am today and the long drive home over 500kms took 6hrs in the blinding rain is tiring indeed.But it was worthwhile being able to travel the most challenging and beautiful scenery the EAST - WEST Highway,passing thru KEDAH,PERAK,KELANTAN AND finally TERENGGANU. JOSH did well in the competition winning a few ribbons and medals. Rain was the order of the day as its the tail end of the monsoon season here in MALAYSIA. Will update with photos soonest.INSYAALLAH...Praise ALLAH SWT for the safe journey.

journey to kuala Terengganu

Tuesday 3rd November 2009,started the long drive of nearly 500 kms of the scenic EAST -WEST Highway from PG to KT at approx 1030am thru KULIM-BALING-JELI-MACHANG-KUALA TERENGGANU arrived. at approx 430pm same day after making 4 stops along the way.The trip is a much needed break for me and at the sametime my son MOHD JOSHUA will be competing in the SLTC KUDA SUKMO and the SULTAN ENDURANCE CUP 09,in TERENGGANU. The event will kick off on friday 06 November 09 at bidung endurance site about 30 mins away from the hotel we are staying.Will update with photos soon as possible.Oct - Nov 09,is indeed going to be a memorable period for me. So much happening that touches my heart and INSYAALLAH all will be well.AMIN.

SPECIAL DAY TODAY

Family from Australia Julie and Stan with my brother Tommy at our home in Penang visiting me on a very special day for me today.Insyaallah.

SHARING INFORMATION THAT MAY HELP

I got this really good information on Lemongrass and cancer.
Thought you would like to share this with everyone.
Imagine what the Lemongrass essential oil can do.
Would make a nice warm (not Hot) tea to drink and also get the benefits from it.

Fresh Lemon Grass Drink Causes Apoptosis to Cancer Cells

(apoptosis) noun: a type of cell death in which the cell uses specialized cellular machinery to kill itself; a cell suicide mechanism that enables metazoans to control cell number and eliminate cells that threaten the animal's survival.

A drink with as little as one gram of lemon grass contains enough citral to prompt cancer cells to commit suicide in the test tube.
Israeli researchers find way to make cancer cells self-destruct
-Ben Gurion University

At first, Benny Zabidov, an Israeli agriculturalist who grows greenhouses full of lush spices on a pastoral farm in Kfar Yedidya in the Sharon region, couldn't understand why so many cancer patients from around the country were showing up on his doorstep asking for fresh lemon grass. It turned out that their doctors had sent them. 'They had been told to drink eight glasses of hot water with fresh lemon grass steeped in it on the days that they went for their radiation and chemotherapy treatments,' Zabidov told ISRAEL21c. 'And this is the place you go to in Israel for fresh lemon grass.'

It all began when researchers at Ben Gurion University of the Negev discovered last year that the lemon aroma in herbs like lemon grass kills cancer cells in vitro, while leaving healthy cells unharmed. The research team was led by Dr. Rivka Ofir and Prof. Yakov Weinstein, incumbent of the Albert Katz Chair in Cell-Differentiatio n and Malignant Diseases, from the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at BGU.

Citral is the key component that gives the lemony aroma and taste in several herbal plants such as lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus), melissa (Melissa officinalis) and verbena (Verbena officinalis. )

According to Ofir, the study found that citral causes cancer cells to 'commit suicide: using apoptosis, a mechanism called programmed cell death.' A drink with as little as one gram of lemon grass contains enough citral to prompt the cancer cells to commit suicide in the test tube.

The BGU investigators checked the influence of the citral on cancerous cells by adding them to both cancerous cells and normal cells that were grown in a petri dish. The quantity added in the concentrate was equivalent to the amount contained in a cup of regular tea using one gram of lemon herbs in hot water. While the citral killed the cancerous cells, the normal cells remained unharmed.

The findings were published in the scientific journal Planta Medica, which highlights research on alternative and herbal remedies. Shortly afterwards, the discovery was featured in the popular Israeli press.
Why does it work? Nobody knows for certain, but the BGU scientists have a theory. 'In each cell in our body, there is a genetic program which causes programmed cell death. When something goes wrong, the cells divide with no control and become cancer cells. In normal cells, when the cell discovers that the control system is not operating correctly - for example, when it recognizes that a cell contains faulty genetic material following cell division - it triggers cell death,' explains Weinstein. 'This research may explain the medical benefit of these herbs.'
The success of their research led them to the conclusion that herbs containing citral may be consumed as a preventative measure against certain cancerous cells. As they learned of the BGU findings in the press, many physicians in Israel began to believe that while the research certainly needed to be explored further, in the meantime it would be advisable for their patients, who were looking for any possible tool to fight their condition, to try to harness the cancer-destroying properties of citral.
That's why Zabidov's farm - the only major grower of fresh lemon grass in Israel - has become a pilgrimage destination for these patients. Luckily, they found themselves in sympathetic hands. Zabidov greets visitors with a large kettle of aromatic lemon grass tea, a plate of cookies, and a supportive attitude. 'My father died of cancer, and my wife's sister died young because of cancer,' said Zabidov.. 'So I understand what they are dealing with. And I may not know anything about medicine, but I'm a good listener. And so they tell me about their expensive painful treatments and what they've been through. I would never tell them to stop being treated, but it's great that they are exploring alternatives and drinking the lemon grass tea as well.'

Zabidov knew from a young age that agriculture was his calling. At age 14, he enrolled in the Kfar Hayarok Agricultural high school. After his army service, he joined an idealistic group which headed south, in the Arava desert region, to found a new moshav (agricultural settlement) called Tsofar. 'We were very successful; we raised fruits and vegetables, and,' he notes with a smile, 'We raised some very nice children.'
On a trip to Europe in the mid-80s, he began to become interested in herbs. Israel, at the time, was nothing like the trend-conscious cuisine-oriented country it is today, and the only spices being grown commercially were basics like parsley, dill, and coriander. Wandering in the Paris market, looking at the variety of herbs and spices, Zabidov realized that there was a great export potential in this niche. He brought samples back home with him, 'which was technically illegal,' he says with a guilty smile, to see how they would grow in his desert greenhouses. Soon, he was growing basil, oregano, tarragon, chives, sage, marjoram and melissa, and mint just to name a few.

His business began to outgrow his desert facilities, and so he decided to move north, settling in the moshav of Kfar Yedidya, an hour and a half north of Tel Aviv. He is now selling 'several hundred kilos' of lemon grass per week, and has signed with a distributor to package and put it in health food stores. Zabidov has taken it upon himself to learn more about the properties of citral, and help his customers learn more, and has invited medical experts to his farm to give lectures about how the citral works and why.

He also felt a responsibility to know what to tell his customers about its use. 'When I realized what was happening, I picked up the phone and called Dr.. Weinstein at Ben-Gurion University, because these people were asking me exactly the best way to consume the citral. He said to put the loose grass in hot water, and drink about eight glasses each day.'

Zabidov is pleased by the findings, not simply because it means business for his farm, but because it might influence his own health. Even before the news of its benefits were demonstrated, he and his family had been drinking lemon grass in hot water for years, 'just because it tastes good.'

Benefits of Lemon Grass tea

- Powerful antioxidant
- Detoxify liver, pancreas, kidney, bladder and the digestive tract
- Cuts down uric acid, cholesterol, excess fats and other toxins in the body
- Reduce blood pressure
- Stimulate blood circulation, enhance immune system against flu and colds
- Rich in citral which inhibit the growth of cancer cells
- Relieve indigestion and gastroenteritis
- Relieve fever
- Ease stomach cramp and pain
- Ease gas in stomach
- Ease arthritic pain

INSYAALLAH GOD WILLING THIS INFOMATION MAY BE OF HELP TO THOSE WHO READ THIS BLOG... LEMON GRASS IS SERAI EASY TO GET. AMIN

photos on awards day at st xaviers mission accomplished

school colours presented by YB KARPAL SINGH

speech and awards day at ST XAVIER school

MY SON MOHD JOSHUA WAS PRESENTED WITH A PRESTIGIOUS SCHOOL AWARD FOR HIS ACHIEVEMENT IN EQUESTRIAN SPORTS FOR THE YEAR 2009. HE WAS AWARDED THE SCHOOL COLOURS BY NONE OTHER THAN YB KARPAL SINGH A XAVERIAN OF 1960. IT WAS INDEED A BIG HONOUR FOR ME TO WITNESS THE CEREMONY AT THE SCHOOL HALL AS SXI IS ALSO MY DAD'S ALMA MATER.

HOW I WISH THE CLOCK TURNS BACK

ME 2 YEARS OLD




PICTURES OF YESTERDAYS COURTESY OF MY FRIEND LEE

Hari Raya has come and gone and we await for the next one.Much have happened during the year and i thank ALLAH SWT for everything that has come my way during the year. The good things i enjoyed and the not so good ones i take it as a lesson to be learned insyaallah.But i still dreamed of turning back the clock,those were the good days always.