Monday, 31 August 2009
Was i born too early or too late?
Pearls of wisdom
Fishes...
If you want to be part of my fishes please let me know
Sunday, 30 August 2009
The Power of Prayers
She approached the owner of the store in a most humble manner and asked if he would let her charge a few groceries.
She softly explained that her husband was very ill and unable to work, they had seven children and they needed food.
John Mafenesi, the grocer, scoffed at her and requested that she leave his store at once. Visualizing the family needs, she said:
'Please, sir! I will bring you the money just as soon as I can.'
John told her he could not give her credit, since she did not have a charge account at his store.
Standing beside the counter was a customer who overheard the conversation between the two. The customer walked forward and told the grocer that he would stand good for whatever she needed for her family.
The grocer said in a very reluctant voice, 'Do you have a grocery list?'
Maryam replied, 'Yes sir.'
'O.K' he said, 'put your grocery list on the scales and whatever your
grocery list weighs, I will give you that amount in groceries.' Maryam, hesitated a moment with a bowed head, then she reached into her purse and took out a piece of paper and scribbled something on it. She then laid the piece of paper on the scale carefully with her head still bowed.
The eyes of the grocer and the customer showed amazement when the scales went down and stayed down. The grocer, staring at the scales, turned slowly
to the customer and said begrudgingly, 'I can't believe it.'
The customer smiled and the grocer started putting the groceries on the other side of the scales.
The scale did not balance so he continued to put more and more groceries on them until the scales would hold no more.
The grocer stood there in utter disgust. Finally, he grabbed the piece of paper from the scales and looked at it with greater amazement.
It was not a grocery list, it was a prayer, which said:
YaAllah, you know my needs and I am leaving this in your hands.'
The grocer gave her the groceries that he had gathered and stood in stunned silence.
Maryam thanked him and left the store.
The other customer handed a fifty-dollar bill to the grocer and said;
'It was worth every penny of it. Only Allah Knows how much a prayer weighs.'
THE POWER OF PRAYER: When you receive this, say a prayer. That's all you have to do.
Just stop right now, and say a prayer of thanks for your own good fortune.
Then please send this to all your friends and relatives.
I believe if you will send this testimony out with prayer in faith, you will receive what you need God to do in your and your families' life .
So dear heart, trust Allah to heal the sick, provide food for the hungry, clothes and shelter for those that don't have as we do. Ameen Yarab
Prayer is one of the best free gifts we receive.
There is no cost but a lot of rewards.
May you always walk with Angels
My prayer for you today:
The eyes beholding this message shall not behold evil, the hands that will send this message to others shall not labor in vain, the mouth saying Ameen to this prayer shall laugh forever. Remain in Allah's love as you send this prayer to everybody on your list. Have a lovely journey of life! Trust in Allah with all your heart and He will never fail you because He is
Awesome!
If you truly need a blessing, continue reading this email:
O Allah, most Gracious most merciful, I pray to you that you abundantly bless my family and me. I know that you recognize, that a family is more than just a mother, father, sister, brother, husband and wife, but all who believe and trust in you.
I send up a prayer request for blessings for not only the person who sent this to me, but for me and all that I have forwarded this message on to. And that the power of joined prayer by those who believe and trust in you is more powerful than anything. I thank you in advance for your blessings.
Peace and Blessings...
You Know you are living in 2009....
Unamed story: Grams Advice and getting ready
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Hah! I got you guys... cliff hanger :)
Saturday, 29 August 2009
The Good old school days!!!!! Part one
Thursday, 27 August 2009
The Day so far...
The obedient wife
There was a man who had worked all his life, had saved all of his money, and was a real miser when it came to his money.
Just before he died, he said to his wife...'When I die, I want you to take all my money and put it in the casket with me. I want to take my money to the afterlife with me.'
And so he got his wife to promise him, with all of her heart, that when he died, she would put all of the money into the casket with him.
before the undertakers got ready to close the casket, the wife said,
'Wait just a moment!'
She had a small metal box with her; she came over with the box and put it in the casket. Then the undertakers locked the casket down and they rolled it away.
So her friend said, 'Girl, I know you were not foolish enough to put all that money in there with your husband.'
The loyal wife replied, 'Listen, I'm a Christian; I cannot go back on my word. I promised him that I was going to put that money into the casket with him.'
You mean to tell me you put that money in the casket with him!?!?!?'
'I sure did,' said the wife. 'I got it all together, put it into my account, and wrote him a cheque.... If he can cash it, then he can spend it.'
Quiz night
So i was bored and took these quiz's so as to read an analysis on my self... The blue comments are my own :)
What my dreams say about me?
You are a very serious individual.
Theme Parks
10-14
Just so you know... it was rubbish... but makes for comical reading :D
Tuesday, 25 August 2009
Nintendo wii
Tennis
I like it but right now i feel cheated as my opponents seem to have double the skill level while everyone else gets easy opponents or one with matching skills. I seem to be losing all my matches at the moment... I need some alone time with the Wii to catch up with everyone.
Baseball
Right this is one game i don't play at al. The first time i played i kept getting out. Its just too much to play... If it was cricket maybe i would have had a go but since i am not interested i stay away from it.
Golf
I dont have patience to play the real thing... I don't think the Wii version will interest me either. I just can't get into the groove of it... I try though...
Bowling
Now this is my fave game. I managed to stay on top of everyone until our resident champion came and beat me to it. I now have made it my mission to take back my title...
Boxing
I am the only one who play this... I find it a good game for anger management... I can now just pretend my opponent is the person i am mad at and give them a good thrashing :P... even though my skill isn't so high i manage to pummel my opponents at every round. I love it... Muhahaha
Another fave of mine is Mario kart. I love the characters and the tracks... i find it most times difficult even though i know how to drive. It shames me that my niece and nephew are much better then me at this game... sniff sniff... I might have to practice some more.
My haphazard thoughts and pearls of wisdom
so its 13 days before i actually go back to work... after the long holiday i am still not looking forward going back to work... 2 weeks fasting during the hols and 2 weeks at work... i guess thats a good deal since i will prolly get 2 days off for Eid meaning i prolly will have a long weekend... But going back after 7 weeks will prolly be tough...
As for Salz i am starting to worry... Its either forgetful me who has confused the dates of her return or she is avoiding me... I think she is still away... Out of my four sisters i miss her the most... Maybe its cause we actually live in the same country... Sallu come back quick... I have loads to tell you... I miss your witty comments... Come back... come back... (titanic style)
As for the pearls of wisdom...
Eating less purifies the heart. I never thought eating would have such a big effect to my spirituality... right so from now own less eating...
The outcome of fasting is less eating and less talking- i wonder if that will work for me... if not i am not fasting the right way...
Sunday, 23 August 2009
Unamed Story: Bachelor no 3: The cow
Bachelor#3: The Cow
Dad was not impressed with me staying out the whole night especially since i was at Zed's house. The day after Mika there was a mini world war between Dad and myself. I had vowed not to talk to him after the accusations he threw at me. A week later Jerry the Cow came to see me. It seemed like every weekend was dedicated to bringing someone or the other to see me. Suddenly i felt like a porcelain doll with rubies and diamonds that was in a showcase. You would think by now everyone one would have realized it was the 21st century and still not the 16th century. As i got ready to meet Jerry i prayed in my heart that he would be the one but as soon as i saw him my hopes shattered. Jerry was busy chewing gum like a cow chews on its curd. At that instant in my thoughts the future came to me... Little Jerry's all chewing gum like cow's. Ewww... I really just wanted to run out. I turned and looked at Willow pleadingly but she just pushed me through. I went and sat trying to think of a way to get out of this meeting as quickly as possible. All through his speech (I say speech cause thats what it sounded like) i was thinking of various ways to escape. It came to me suddenly... i could fake an asthma attack... I had done it before when i was in high school and no one would even know... so i started to act uncomfortable lightly beating my chest... Jerry asked if i was ok and i nodded... as he continued to sell himself i started to breathe more heavily and he got scared... thinking that i was either having a heart attack or dying and decided to give me the kiss of life... As soon he picked me threw me on the floor i jumped up and looked at him like he had gone crazy. "what are you trying to do?" He looked shocked "You are ok?" "ofcourse I am ok... You think i want your chewing lips anywhere near me? Ewww" I just left the room and went to the kitchen where Dad, Mom, Willow and Lucas were sitting. "So how did it go?" Willow asked. " I think Lucas needs to go and let him down gently... i don't think he is Mr right for me. Its that chewing gum. All the time i sat there all that came to mind was how much he resembled a cow... i just felt so digusted" Dad got up in a huff and went out. He was still not happy with me and i wasn't bothered. Little did i know that he would be pulling out the big guns on me.
Bachelor #4 will be coming up soon... when i can think of another charater trait... ;) Suggestions are welcome.
My resolutions for Mahe-Ramadhan
2. Help out at Mosque
3. Recite Namaz-e-Layl everyday
4. Give charity
5. Contemplate on my life.
Saturday, 22 August 2009
Unamed Story: Bachelor 2 The Junkie
Bachelor 2: The Junkie
Mika the Junkie was bachelor #2 to come round ours. What i didn't understand is how my dad. who is so against drugs and stuff hadn't known that Mika was a supplier as well as a user. Anyways i don't think he meant to tell me that he was a user... It just slipped out " So me and my friends usually stay home Friday night and get our fix... I supply it too i mean whatever you fix i can get it for you... Its good money... that's how i can afford such a nice car and my mansion" I sat there totally gobsmacked at the fact he wasn't even ashamed. Unlike last time when i lost it and shouted, this time i just said "It was nice meeting you Mika, i am sure that my Dad will get back to you with my decision... after all a girl needs to be picky these days. Thank you" with that i walked out straight out to the backyard where all the men had gathered around. Calmly i went up and asked "which one of you found Mika huh?" They all looked at each other then my oldest brother said one of his colleagues had suggested Mika. I went up to my brother picked the newspaper he was reading and whacked him hard on the head. He was stunned and before he could speak i lashed out "Tell you stupid colleague to get Mika married to his sister... You thought just because you colleague suggested him he must be good... The man is a junkie... he is a supplier and a user... Are you guys so tired of me that you don't mind hitching your sister to a junkie... am i that much of a burden" by then i was already crying. All i felt was humiliation and embarrassment. Embarrassed because i was the toughie who never cried in front of anyone and humiliated because no one had actually tried to find out what type of a person Mika was. I ran back into the house grabbed the keys to my Harley from the kitchen counter and my helmet from the hallway table and went to see Zed. Zed would understand. As soon as Zed opened the door i fell into his arms and cried. After my bout of sobbing i explained to Zed what has happened and the fury in his eyes surprised me. Zed was angry and ready to take on all the males in my family... My best friend was on my side... I calmed him down and we decided to have pizza and watch a movie. That was the first time i spent the night at Zed's house and the next Morning my dad wasn't impressed.
Lol... Nain, Sars and Jouty i expect comments... :)
Friday, 21 August 2009
The first fast... And Sallu's return
Thursday, 20 August 2009
Unamed story: Bachelor No 1: the smoker
Think the title says it all
Bachelor No 1: The Smoker
Here I was sitting in front of Mark who I instantly nicknamed the smoker. You could smell the smoke on him as he entered. Why don't guys who smoke realize that some of us don't really want to smell their smoke infested clothes? That's why deo's were invented. He should have at least sprayed some on before he came to see me. Anyways we sat down and had a little chat getting to know each other like you would the person who sat next to you on a 13 hour flight. Had Zed and I really sat down and talked this way. I didn't think so... Zed and I just became friends anyways coming back to Mark. We talked about our likes and dislikes and as he kept talking I found myself getting more and more irritated. But what blew it for me was the fact that when I told him I had asthma and if were to contemplate a future he would either have to stop smoking or smoke outside and the lunatic had the audacity to tell me that he had already cut down to 5 cigarettes a day he couldn't cut down anymore and he would never go smoke outside, it was his house he could do whatever he wanted. That's when I saw red... I just got up and yelled "GET OUT" He tried to redeem himself but by then my father and brothers and brothers-in-law had already heard the shout and were making their way to the room. “You know where the door is don't let it hit you on the way out" and with that I walked out holding my head high. That's when I bumped into my dad and told him that I didn't like this guy and never to bring him to our house again. Never had I spoken to my dad with such a tone. I went to my room and fell face down on the bed. This was going to be a long year... I wonder what other characters were yet to come.
Hope you guys loved it....
Wednesday, 19 August 2009
Unamed Story
The beginning of the End.
As my 21st birthday approached that dreaded feeling got worse. None of my older sisters had made it to their 22nd birthday single. It was a customary rule in our family that when a girl reached 21 she should be shown off like a prize horse. Well at least that's what my uncles and grandpa thought. My Dad even though he followed this stupid custom he allowed us to choose and didn't hold grand 21st birthday parties like some of my family did.
Anyways first of all let me introduce my self... My name is Ash... just Ash and yes i will be turning 21 in 2 days time. Now Willow, Hazel, Holly and Camellia had all arrived home to plan my birthday and what was known as a rite of passage. Since i was the youngest they had been fussing over me and had become over emotional... over the past few days i had taken to locking myself into one of the many bathrooms to escape the tears shed quite generously by my mother, sisters and sisters-in-law while the men in my family... well lets just say they were feeling quite proud of the fact that they were soon going to be able to threaten and tease yet another bloke. Did anyone think of maybe how i felt... Did they even ask if i was ready... NO they just assumed that i was ready and planned to dump a whole load of guys on me letting me pick. If only Zed was my boyfriend then i wouldn't be in this mess. Oh yeah i forgot to mention Zed... Zed is my friend lets just say my best friend... we are together always i mean when i go out he's with me and we do stuff together... see if he was my boyfriend i would skip this hassle and marry him like Holly did with her husband... she didn't have to go through all this since she and James were in love and had decided to get married... anyways i think this is going to be a laugh... i might just end up being the first North who will still be single on her 22nd birthday... I cant see myself finding Mr Right for me in one year...
Ok so thats it... when i feel like i will write some more...