How to restart my 2013 exercise regime
I have not been exercising on the treadmill for two months now. I keep on postponing it.. This cardio exercise is recommended for me. I need to do it only 3 times a week for 30 minutes each time. Ever since I came from a month holiday in Krabi and London in December 2012, I have been just doing daily yoga stretches which is insufficient for stamina building and for the heart. Its been 'today I will do it' for weeks now. See whether I will start today since I have put it don in words here.
Monday, January 28, 2013
Friday, January 18, 2013
why, why and why?
Why, why and why?
I really wonder why the Muslims in many parts of the world are so provokingly angry with so many things in this world. Its normal if people are angry with their governments because they are unhappy with the governing groups of people who are clearly corrupt, talking down to the people as though the people are all so stupid. They presume that they know everything. Huge crowds of Muslims yesterday marched to the House of Parliament asking the Government to step down because they are known to being corrupt. The Sunni Muslims have been killing the Shiah Muslims recently. While the Shiah Muslims in Syria are killing the sunni muslims. The Muslim rebels are going to be hunted by their government helped by the French troops. There are things happening in Algeria.
Why are they not reflective of Islam, which is a religion of peace. It is clearly stated in the book that Muslim cannot be on the offensive against the non muslims, what more against fellow muslims. Why?
Dont they read the Al Quran? Why? Don't they know that Allah in His Book says that all muslims are brothers and sisters to one another?
This behaviour could confuse the non muslims and they easily can say that Islam is a religion full of in fighting, hatred, revenge and greed.These are all behaviours which Allah Says Muslims should never be.
Obviously more and more muslims are straying from Allah straight Path!
I really wonder why the Muslims in many parts of the world are so provokingly angry with so many things in this world. Its normal if people are angry with their governments because they are unhappy with the governing groups of people who are clearly corrupt, talking down to the people as though the people are all so stupid. They presume that they know everything. Huge crowds of Muslims yesterday marched to the House of Parliament asking the Government to step down because they are known to being corrupt. The Sunni Muslims have been killing the Shiah Muslims recently. While the Shiah Muslims in Syria are killing the sunni muslims. The Muslim rebels are going to be hunted by their government helped by the French troops. There are things happening in Algeria.
Why are they not reflective of Islam, which is a religion of peace. It is clearly stated in the book that Muslim cannot be on the offensive against the non muslims, what more against fellow muslims. Why?
Dont they read the Al Quran? Why? Don't they know that Allah in His Book says that all muslims are brothers and sisters to one another?
This behaviour could confuse the non muslims and they easily can say that Islam is a religion full of in fighting, hatred, revenge and greed.These are all behaviours which Allah Says Muslims should never be.
Obviously more and more muslims are straying from Allah straight Path!
Saturday, January 12, 2013
Modernisation Of an Islamic State- Qatar. (13.1.13)
Just saw a program on BBC World about the modernization of Qatar particularly Doha. I was there about 5 years ago and it was just a city which was beginning to start developing. The only impressive place we were take to was its Golf Club which was very impressive and modern, like a building transported from any Western golf club. Two years ago when I was on transit at Doha's airport on my way back from London I found myself already in a very modern terminal even though we were still transported to and from the Terminal by bus. I felt strange somehow as the only local people I met were the immigration and the customs officers. The rest of the workers were foreigners, the Indians, the Pakistanis and the Philipinos. I felt that I was not in an Arab State.
The Qatar flight was of a very high standard and in some ways better than our very own beloved MAS. The seats had good leg rooms, the food was tasty, the service was good, the toilets were clean, the movies choices were varied and they offered the necessary gifts of tooth brush, stocking and eye mask, ( which MAS) has stopped doing. Two years ago Qatar Air's toilets were constantly cleaned and dried compared to a few years back when I flew in it to Russia. Which means they have improved. And to top it all their flights are the cheapest then. So the Qatarans have been able to give us good value for our money.
This morning's BBC program focussed on the further growth of the economies in Doha. I was really impressed when two Qatar ladies were interviewed for their leadership in business and in politics. One was the CEO of luxury goods, business including pieces of jewellery which she inherited from her dad. The other one was a Director of another company. They looked and sound very confident and optimistic that more opportunities will be given to women. I just pray that the future lucky women will not abuse the opportunities given to them by starting to have different and not at tangent with our Quranic verses as has happened in other countries. Women can easily get so passionate with some female issues that they can begin to question Allah's Meanings in His Book. We can become freeble citizens but Allah's Words should not and could not be interpreted just to suit us.
From the photographs Doha is now a very modern city with all the infrastructures that go with a modern city. It must be expensive now to go for a holiday there.
What was encouraging was the stories of opportunities given to foreigners to start their own businesses. Two cases were taken as examples. One was an India driver who started work s a driver working 18hours a day to now owning his own driving business. Another was an Indian who started working in a jewellery shop to now owning his own shop, selling one necklace at 40,000/ dollars! Indian workers are on average paid 250 US dollars given free lodging in 8 to a room accommodation. They said that Doha is their first choice of destination to work.
The latest news is that Qatar Air is going Global buying out shares in some European Airlines. We are sure going to hear more of Qatar's successes.
Just saw a program on BBC World about the modernization of Qatar particularly Doha. I was there about 5 years ago and it was just a city which was beginning to start developing. The only impressive place we were take to was its Golf Club which was very impressive and modern, like a building transported from any Western golf club. Two years ago when I was on transit at Doha's airport on my way back from London I found myself already in a very modern terminal even though we were still transported to and from the Terminal by bus. I felt strange somehow as the only local people I met were the immigration and the customs officers. The rest of the workers were foreigners, the Indians, the Pakistanis and the Philipinos. I felt that I was not in an Arab State.
The Qatar flight was of a very high standard and in some ways better than our very own beloved MAS. The seats had good leg rooms, the food was tasty, the service was good, the toilets were clean, the movies choices were varied and they offered the necessary gifts of tooth brush, stocking and eye mask, ( which MAS) has stopped doing. Two years ago Qatar Air's toilets were constantly cleaned and dried compared to a few years back when I flew in it to Russia. Which means they have improved. And to top it all their flights are the cheapest then. So the Qatarans have been able to give us good value for our money.
This morning's BBC program focussed on the further growth of the economies in Doha. I was really impressed when two Qatar ladies were interviewed for their leadership in business and in politics. One was the CEO of luxury goods, business including pieces of jewellery which she inherited from her dad. The other one was a Director of another company. They looked and sound very confident and optimistic that more opportunities will be given to women. I just pray that the future lucky women will not abuse the opportunities given to them by starting to have different and not at tangent with our Quranic verses as has happened in other countries. Women can easily get so passionate with some female issues that they can begin to question Allah's Meanings in His Book. We can become freeble citizens but Allah's Words should not and could not be interpreted just to suit us.
From the photographs Doha is now a very modern city with all the infrastructures that go with a modern city. It must be expensive now to go for a holiday there.
What was encouraging was the stories of opportunities given to foreigners to start their own businesses. Two cases were taken as examples. One was an India driver who started work s a driver working 18hours a day to now owning his own driving business. Another was an Indian who started working in a jewellery shop to now owning his own shop, selling one necklace at 40,000/ dollars! Indian workers are on average paid 250 US dollars given free lodging in 8 to a room accommodation. They said that Doha is their first choice of destination to work.
The latest news is that Qatar Air is going Global buying out shares in some European Airlines. We are sure going to hear more of Qatar's successes.
Friday, January 11, 2013
Health Issues
Today is the 12th January. I was following the Piers Morgan Show with Dr Oz at 10 am just now. The show discussed the health issues in the world generally and America especially. What was amazing was the attendance of one lady who is 101 years old and she revealed that the secrets of her longevity have been her diet which was consistently non fat, lots of milk and no alcohol. She avoided exposure to the sun and mostly lead a very actively life. She exercised even in bed and while sitting down on a chair. She said that thought that the main reason was lots of sex!!! Dr Oz concluded that Americans are generally on very poor diet of french fries which are loaded with bad fats. Sleep deprivation could also be a cause. Another interesting issue being discussed was how a highly dangerous life we are leading when we compound stress leading to sleep deprivation+ eating fat loaded foods + life style of inactivity and stress + daily personal traumas + little or no sex +side effects of strong medical drugs. When we think through all those its really frightening! We are no longer enjoying life because when we live in such a state even spiritually we could just be simply lazy and lousy. Oh God what have we allowed ourselves into? We think and spend too much time on the IQ and EQ but we should spend more time on SQ.
When I listened in and see what my grandchildren like eating, I feel worried. They enjoy the what you call the junks. Its always an uphill battle for their moms to make them love eating good home cooked foods. They find so much joy in watching and playing violent games with the television, no exercise except what they do in school. Everything is being done for them by the maids. My 9 going to be grandson told me recently that he does not enjoy swimming anymore because it makes him dark. He is beginning to feel vain. Swimming used to be his joyous form of exercise.
I am not being negative here but I just wonder when are we really going to face these issues squarely in the face. Unless and until we tackle these issues, they will remain something that we just talk or discuss about.
When I listened in and see what my grandchildren like eating, I feel worried. They enjoy the what you call the junks. Its always an uphill battle for their moms to make them love eating good home cooked foods. They find so much joy in watching and playing violent games with the television, no exercise except what they do in school. Everything is being done for them by the maids. My 9 going to be grandson told me recently that he does not enjoy swimming anymore because it makes him dark. He is beginning to feel vain. Swimming used to be his joyous form of exercise.
I am not being negative here but I just wonder when are we really going to face these issues squarely in the face. Unless and until we tackle these issues, they will remain something that we just talk or discuss about.
Friday, January 4, 2013
Its January the 5th 2013, today. Its more than 2 years of my late husband's passing but everyday its like it was just yesterday. Everyday of my breathing moments since July 12th 2010, I remember my moments with him and I still miss him very much. No words could ever describe the depth of my loss of the person who had been there for me for the last 48 years of married life and 8 years of dating life. Its as though I have lived my whole life with him and we have over those years moulded together in one life. Now it is more evident than ever that I have become more and more like him in my daily habits.
In my recent visit to London in December to visit my granddaughter, Ayne, every where we went reminded of my previous visits with my beloved husband, the restaurants we ate at, the shops we bought things together, the theaters we went to all brought back happy memories. At the same time I could also sense my spontaneous need to let go in order to make life easier to bear and it helped somehow and made life more bearable.
Twice my granddaughters and I sang songs while walking back in the night and we each took turns to sing. I sang at first a Malay song, 'Di manakan ku cari ganti', (Where can I find a replacement), the song I sang in front of Agong during a Golf Tournament dinner at the Tropicana Club. My husband encouraged me to sing that song. So singing again the song while walking back by the Hyde Park in London, was choking hard at first but when I was into the song it became easier. That was a very famous Malay song sung by P.Ramlee. On our second night walk I sang 'When I fall in love' together with Ayne. It became easier. It was my husbands favorite song which he normally sang whenever he was asked to sing. He used to love all Nat King Cole's songs.
I am never really lonely. I am able to move on. He is and will always be with me. I can feel his presence everywhere and everytime, so how could I be lonely? Rest in peace my darling, may Allah forgive your sins, Gives you His Blessings and Love. Bye my Love, I am forever yours!
In my recent visit to London in December to visit my granddaughter, Ayne, every where we went reminded of my previous visits with my beloved husband, the restaurants we ate at, the shops we bought things together, the theaters we went to all brought back happy memories. At the same time I could also sense my spontaneous need to let go in order to make life easier to bear and it helped somehow and made life more bearable.
Twice my granddaughters and I sang songs while walking back in the night and we each took turns to sing. I sang at first a Malay song, 'Di manakan ku cari ganti', (Where can I find a replacement), the song I sang in front of Agong during a Golf Tournament dinner at the Tropicana Club. My husband encouraged me to sing that song. So singing again the song while walking back by the Hyde Park in London, was choking hard at first but when I was into the song it became easier. That was a very famous Malay song sung by P.Ramlee. On our second night walk I sang 'When I fall in love' together with Ayne. It became easier. It was my husbands favorite song which he normally sang whenever he was asked to sing. He used to love all Nat King Cole's songs.
I am never really lonely. I am able to move on. He is and will always be with me. I can feel his presence everywhere and everytime, so how could I be lonely? Rest in peace my darling, may Allah forgive your sins, Gives you His Blessings and Love. Bye my Love, I am forever yours!
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