Zorro Main Pedang

Selamat pengantin baru buat Zorro atau nama dia Mohd Zurul Kamal yang baru sahaja menamatkan zaman bujangnya. Sempat salam sahaja waktu dia tengah makan. Pastu kitorang kembali berbual tanpa mempedulikan dia. Terima kasih dengan undangan through FB dari Zorro. Majlis dia standard la tentera mesti kena lalu bawah pedang. Tema biru so secara tanpa sedar aku disyaki mengikut tema seperti mana sama warna baju aku dengan kain seperah di meja. Tahniah kepada para penari dari AB Entertainment yang berjoget lambak. Sorry, memang langsung tak de gambar bersama Zorro sebab kami secara total tidak mempedulikan pengantin. Lain kali kita yamcha ok?

Line up of the day (From left): Amin Karen, Gadis TNB, Nahar Abdullah, Wareq, Sekenot, Cik Ai Ratu Selama, Macrieda, Yacha, Pak Tam, Nizam Ax & Che An. (Tiada dalam pic: Hafizi, Hasnor, Umaq & Chaos). Jurukemre: Mat Aliph

Unknown On FB

Ramai orang berlumba-lumba untuk menambah bilangan rakan di Facebook tanpa memikirkan soal privasi mahupun maklumat diri didedahkan. Mungkin mereka merasa bangga jika mempunyai bilangan rakan yang beribu-ribu. Seperti juga para artis ada juga yang menambah bilangan rakan supaya dilihat mempunyai ramai peminat. Namun artis ini turut tergolong memiliki sifat mazmumah ini gara-gara ingin meraih populariti di alam maya. Nyaris-nyaris tak sedar dia adalah artis. Nasiblah artis ke siapa ke, sewaktu operasi "friend but unknown" anda juga tidak terkecuali. Maaf ya, serabut tengok status yang tak berkenaan kerap naik selang 5 minit.

Raya & Baju Melayu

Entah lah, raya dah nak habis tapi peluang nak pakai baju raya hanya ditunaikan semasa berhari raya bersama kawan di Secret Recipe sahaja. Kenapa di Secret Recipe? Sebab tak dapat jemputan langsung ke open house. So, plan jumpa kawan-kawan sambil lepak dengan tema wajib pakai baju raya. At least jadi! Thank you Kak Zal for surprising me with hadiah belated birthday dan Cik Piah pecah perut guwe ketawa non-stop.

Raya tahun ni ada satu je invitation dari office mate iaitu Puan Zainab Wagimin yang terkenal dengan masakan beliau yang enak. Memang tidak dilepaskan peluang menjamu selera di rumahnya yang tak jauh dari masjid kubah kuning berhampir Hospital Assunta. Tapi tak pakai baju raya sebab aku malu nak pakai baju melayu di outdoor. Thank you Kak Nab!

Sebelum syawal meninggalkan kita, saya ingin mengucapkan sekali lagi Selamat Hari Raya, Maaf Zahir dan Batin. Kepada rakan blogger, updatelah kisah raya kalian sebab teman nak baca. Tentu raya kalian meriah sekali. Lainlah macam saya ni, nak berbaju melayu pun segan apatah lagi nak buat open house, rumah sendiri pun tiada lagi. Okay, entry ni tiada apa yang menarik sekadar nak upload gambar saya berbaju melayu. Sekian.

Kasih Ibu

Ini adalah kisah benar pengorbanan seorang ibu semasa Gempa Bumi di China.

Selepas gempa bumi reda, apabila penyelamat tiba di runtuhan rumah seorang wanita muda, mereka melihat mayat beliau melalui celah runtuhan dan timbunan tanah. Tetapi entah bagaimana ia kelihatan agak aneh seperti melutut pada seseorang dan menyembah ke hadapan, dan dua tangannya menyokong sesuatu objek. Rumah runtuh itu telah menghempas belakang dan kepalanya.

Dengan usaha yang sukar, ketua pasukan penyelamat meletakkan tangannya melalui celahan yang kecil di dinding untuk mencapai badan wanita tersebut. Dia berharap bahawa wanita ini mungkin masih hidup. Walau bagaimanapun, badannya yang sejuk dan kaku membuktikan bahawa wanita itu telah meninggal dunia.
Dia dan seluruh pasukan meninggalkan rumah itu dan mencari mangsa pada bangunan runtuh yang seterusnya.

Tanpa sebarang alasan, ketua pasukan ini didorong oleh satu kuasa yang kuat menariknya untuk kembali ke rumah wanita yang runtuh itu. Sekali lagi, dia melutut dan melalui celahan runtuhan yang sempit untuk meninjau keadaan mayat itu. Tiba-tiba, dia menjerit kegirangan, "Seorang kanak-kanak! Ada kanak-kanak! "

Seluruh pasukan bekerja bersama-sama dengan berhati-hati mereka memindahkan objek runtuhan yang menghempas wanita itu hingga mati. Terdapat seorang kanak-kanak lelaki berusia 3 bulan yang dibalut dengan selimut berbunga di bawah mayat ibunya. Jelas sekali, wanita itu telah berkorban hingga ke akhir hayatnya untuk menyelamatkan anaknya. Apabila rumahnya runtuh, dia menggunakan tubuhnya untuk melindungi anaknya.

Budak lelaki itu masih tidur dengan nyenyak semasa ketua pasukan penyelamat itu menemuinya.

Doktor bergegas datang untuk memeriksa anak kecil tersebut. Selepas beliau membuka selimut, terdapat telefon bimbit di dalam selimut itu. Tertera teks mesej pada skrin telefon bimbit itu, "Jika kamu boleh hidup, kamu harus ingat bahawa ibu sayang kamu." mesej ini telah dihantar dari satu tangan ke tangan yang lain. Setiap individu yang membaca mesej pasti menangis. "Jika kamu boleh hidup, kamu harus ingat bahawa ibu sayang kamu." Begitulah kasih sayang seorang ibu pada anaknya!

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Fascinating Teluk Anson

Menara Condong (Leaning Tower),

Teluk Intan (Teluk Anson), Perak.

Death Railway

Visiting the Memorial of The Death Railway.

Taj Mahal of Ipoh

10 Sept '11,

Ipoh Railway Station,

Ipoh, Perak.

Kekabu Putih

Aku berdiri mengadap suatu luas pemandangan segar. Indah warnanya menyeliputi setiap isi alam. Sehembus bayu menderu masuk ke rongga jiwa, ada kekosongan yang telah lama terbiar. Rongga ini masih kosong sehingga kini. Teduh pohon kekabu putih membayangi aku dari cahaya mentari.

Inilah pertama kali aku sendiri menjejak kaki ke Pantai Teluk Batik. Tidak seistimewa pantai-pantai lain, pantainya biasa sahaja. Namun setelah aku pejamkan mata, aku membayangkan betapa indahnya jika aku berdiri di sini 18 tahun yang lalu. Cukup lama tapi ia pantas berlalu.

Aku pernah mengorbankan hasrat untuk ke sini sewaktu kecil hanya kerana sebentuk alat muzik. Minda anak kecil yang masih mentah tidak dapat membezakan nikmat hidup diri. Belum sedar ada kekosongan yang perlu diisi.

Merajuk dan tagih dipujuk, aku membawa diri untuk tinggal sebentar di rumah kayu Tok Nan. Bermalam dalam kelambu dengan diterangi lampu tidur hijau, beralun dengkuran warga tua silih berganti dengan batuk-batuk Nenek Rahmah.

Aku cekal memilih untuk tidak bersama yang lain di Teluk Batik, hanya kerana rajukan yang tidak dipujuk. Malam yang tidak bermimpi, seram kelambu yang usang nan kelabu. Menghitung masa agar lekas berlalu. Dalam hati bertanya, mengapa aku di sini, bukan di situ.

Kenangan ini pantas berlalu. Kini Tok Nan sudah lama pergi. Wajah tuanya, garangnya dia, lokek tapi dia tahu aku punya hati kecil. Tok Nan mengajar aku mengaji, seketika cuma. Tidak sampai suku, dia pergi dan aku terus berhenti dari membaca. Wajar aku buta tajwid, di mana harakat di mana tasdiq.

Kini di Teluk Batik, aku berdiri mengadap luas bentang pemandangan. Di bawah pohon kekabu putih ini aku dipayungi. Aku sedar kekosongan itu masih seperti dulu. Aku melihat putih kekabu terbang ditiup bayu telah membawa aku ke sini yang sepatutnya 18 tahun dulu sudah berlaku. Jika dulu ia sekadar mimpi tapi kini realiti berlaku.

Apabila pengalaman mimpi bertukar realiti, tentu kita sedar akan pernah kehadirannya dulu tapi tiada makna apa-apa, sekadar jauh di dalam hati deras tertanya-tanya, mengapakah ia?

-Precognitive Dream.

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Sekadar mengambil contoh. Bahaha!! Kesian Syaihan, tapi dia sporting so harap-harap tak ambil hati. Anyway, semenjak SPM langsung tak pernah jumpa Syaihan. Byk nostalgia lama bermain dalam fikiran. Oh ya! Teringat pula kisah setiap kali dengar azan kami warga dorm B13 akan usik Syaihan bahawa dia akan lari masuk ke tandas, kononnya panas! Kami tukarkan namanya yang ada konsonan "H" kepada "T". Cubalah! Bahaha..

Ucapan Raya

Tahun ni sama macam tahun-tahun lepas. Sekali lagi tiada baju raya yang dibeli khusus untuk sambutan hari raya. asal ada niat nak beli kat Ampang Point tapi last minute tak jadi jugak. Lupakan pasal pakaian, gambar raya pun tiada. So, letak sahaja gambar masa berbuka puasa di Puchong. Gambar pakai spek mata pinjam (tak rabun pun) ni feeling-feeling nak jadi Cikgu Iqram. Bahahaha!!

Ucapan penuh skima saya lontarkan, Selamat Hari Raya kepada semua rakan taulan blog ini, termasuk para pembaca yang diam-diam tu. So far tiada stalker pun. Maaf zahir batin, semoga kita bahagia selalu. Rasa nak tulis lagi tapi banyak orang lalu-lalang hilang idea. Okay, Babai!

Why being Indian is good for your health?

How dare our own stand up comedians make fun of us? If only they could learn to look beyond our accent and population, they would discover that our national foibles are doing wonders for our wellbeing. Find the secret to nirvana in hot spices, masala chai and yoga.

The sun saves your heart!

No matter how much you complain about the heat, studies show that exposure to the sun is good for your health.

Get hot to be happy
"Capital melts as temperature rises to a record 47.6!" scream newspaper headlines when summer temperatures soar perilously. However, there is some good in it. "The sun's rays trigger the body's production of Vitamin D, which is vital to the health of your bones," says Dr Navin Taneja, director at The National Skin Centre in New Delhi. The UV rays also prod the pineal gland in the brain to release "tryptamines- mood-boosting chemicals.

Don't bare it all
Limit your sun exposure though: "Skin cancer is on the increase amongst men, especially those who work outdoors," adds Dr Taneja. He advises using a waterproof sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher- allowing you to remain in the sun without burning 15 times longer. Even in the sea or pool on holiday, apply some under your shorts and T-shirts as wet clothing doesn't give enough protection.

Aim for the centre
Research shows that the further you live from the equator, the higher your blood pressure is likely to be.

UV rays prod the brain to release mood-boosting chemicals.

Chai helps fight diabetes

The therapeutic property of tea is folklore. But did you know that masala chai, our signature spicy brew, helps you to get through the day without any hiccups?

Cure your hiccups
Hiccups can be public embarrassment. "An infusion of cardamom (elaichi) with mint in chai helps relieve hiccups. Also, since hiccups are often caused by spicy foods, sum up an Indian meal with a glass of cardamom-mix masala chai to get immediate relief," says Neha Sharma, dietician at JaipurGolden Hospital.

Become a better kisser
To finish off a happy spicy meal, have a warm cup of masala chai. The aromatic flavour in cardamom will leave your mouth fresh and kiss ready. And the power of clove will help you get over the problem of premature ejaculation. Now you know why it's best served hot!

Cut your blood sugar
The cinnamon (dal-chini) in masala chai can help treat diabetes! "A teaspoon of cinnamon with food can reduce blood sugar levels as it promotes insulin production and is therefore given to diabetic patients," says New Delhi-based nutritionist, Dr Sonia Kakkar.

Get rid of indigestion
Have a guest 'who cannot digest Indian food' experience'? "Black pepper (kali mirch) in masala chaihas an antioxidant effect and promotes healthy digestion."

A cup of warm masala chai stops premature ejaculation.

The Hindu pushup builds muscle fast

The attitude towards training in India seems to orientate towards different fitness styles in diverse regions. You can easily pick up the best virtues of each to customise your own strength and fitness training.

Get explosive: North East
Men from the North-East seem to be very good physical specimens for a variety of sports requiring top explosive strength because of a low centre of gravity. Being naturally built muscular, they seem to readily adapt to any form of training. The proximity of many North-Eastern states to China also seems to have propelled them towards martial arts training. Throw in a generous dose of MMA in your training regimen to round off the rough edges.

Lift harder: North India
People from the North such as Punjab seem to be built taller with stronger bone structures, and this can be seen from the fact that Punjabi men have always had a stronghold in strength sports such as weight-lifting, wrestling and bodybuilding. Follow a rich diet of grains and dairy like they do to provide great fuel to your body. Avoid anabolic steroids that might pump your arms but make you hide the right muscle in bed. Aim for an athletic build.

Acquire a skill: South India
Down South in Kerala, football is quite popular and the general approach to staying fit is somewhat sports-conditioning orientated. Being the birthplace of martial arts in the form of Kalarippayattu, traditional systems are used to enhance flexibility. It is a region where some of India's top athletes and players come from. Acquire a physical skill. To perform better with your body, you need to build fitness that can be used in real life.

Court discipline: West and Central India
In Maharashtra and UP where kushti and pehalwangiri thrives, the training of men has migrated more towards size and strength, and you can still find bodybuilding gyms run by gurus and masters on the old-school models of Vyayamshalas or Akharas. These are places where tough workouts and rigorous discipline have made many a man. You cannot build a perfect muscular body without discipline. Train tough with proper planning.

Fasts make you last

Apart from helping you to lose weight, our custom of fasting on religious occasions can also help you increase your life span.

Banish heart disease
You can reduce the risk for heart diseases and diabetes with short fasts (20-36 hrs), reveals scientific research. Fasting on occasions like Mahashivaratri, Ramzaan and Ekadashi can improve the sensitivity to insulin in your body which can give you better control over your blood sugar levels. If the fast is too rigid and does not allow water intake, break it with sips of fruit juice or water.

Delay ageing
Stay younger longer by observing fasts like the Jains during Paryushan or the Christians during Lent because reduced calorie intake due to fasts like these cuts down free radical production. Studies show that this reduces oxidative damage and inflammation of cells, thus increasing longevity and delaying the onset of age-related diseases. However, avoid even short fasts if you are on medications.

Reduce risk
Short fasts can reduce the risk for heart diseases and diabetes.

Fasting smartly can help you burn flab and get lean quickly.

Spices sharpen your brain

Spices have been used in cooking for ages but their utility goes far beyond just culinary use.

Prevent cancer
Turmeric, black pepper, cardamom, cloves and a host of other spices have held fort in Indian kitchens, and their therapeutic properties are indisputable. For instance, it's only now that the world is waking up to turmeric with its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. Apply its paste on the face to keep acne at bay. Use it on wounds to disinfect. Drink it with milk to cure cough and cold. And researchers have discovered that an active ingredient curcurmin in turmeric also helps prevent cancer.

Stop bad breath
Use cardamom, the queen of spices, to get rid of bad breath. It is also a remedy for colic and digestive problems and well-known as a strong detoxification agent. Chewing cloves can cure your sore throat. And they have antispasmodic qualities as well. So apply clove oil to get relief from muscle spasms and improve blood circulation. Sum up the goodness with black pepper, the king of spices, to treat respiratory infections.

Remember this
A little bit of cinnamon on spicy dishes will improve your memory.

Turmeric is the world's best natural miracle drug.

Indian food keeps you 'up'

It's not for nothing that the kama sutra was conceived in India. Eat Indian to rise up to the occassion,everytime.

Smell love
Glenn B Eastman, executive chef at The Leela Palace, New Delhi, says that he loves cooking with love-food. "Cinnamon," points out the chef, "warms the flesh." Eastman's claim is backed by the Smell and Taste Research Foundation in Chicago, which says that the smell of cinnamon is known to increase blood flow to the penis more than any other aroma!

Get fresh
Fennel (saunf) enhances libido due to hormone-like compounds that imitate oestrogen. Pop a few seeds post meals to erect an unforgettable night. Garlic and chillies can also prop you up. Feast on garlic bread or go for garlic 'pearls' or capsules if your partner doesn't like the smell. And eat chilliesto feel a temporary high because the capsaican in it can mimic feelings of sexual arousal.

Aroma of cinnamon increases blood flow to the penis.

Yoga makes you wise

Yoga has become a fad globally and politically. However, the best form is still the one that waspractised in India aeons ago.

Transform your life
Ashtanga yoga, vinyasa yoga, power yoga, hot yoga, kundalini yoga and nude yoga are packaged forms of the original. Most of these forms have degenerated into mere workouts. For instance, power yoga, which is very popular in the West, is a cardiovascular type of workout for weight loss. If youpractise yoga and it doesn't transform your life, then it is just a workout in yoga packaging.

Feel invisible
Yoga has its origin from "Patanjali Shastra", which is an exhaustive treatise on yoga, filtering and consolidating the wisdom of sages from various parts of India. According to yoga experts, your body should feel invisible while doing yoga. If you can feel a joint, an organ or your head, you are not doing it right.

Family keeps you content!

Worried about stress? Relax. Research shows that Indian men are the most satisfied in the world due to their families.

Go home tonight!
Google 'family+stress', and you will be surprised at the sheer number of websites popping up to advise you on family-related stress. But in India, where family always comes first, research shows otherwise. A Men's Health global survey discovered that though the Indian male was among the most stressed out in terms of jobs and living standards, a significant 46 per cent of Indian men were satisfied with their lives. And surprisingly, they attributed it to their families!

Share responsibilities
In India, the system of joint family acts as a stress management tool because members living in one family rotate household chores and responsibilities. On the other hand, working parents get help from other members for taking care of their children. Even arranged marriages have super powers. No wonder India boasts of one of the lowest divorce rates in the world.

Love forever
India boasts of one of the lowest divorce rates in the world, thanks to arranged marriages.

Spend more time with your family to slash stress.

Sources: Men's Health. © 2011. LMIL. All rights reserved.