Lessons from the Road
I remember a day in my life when I learned something from the road. Pouring rain can be harsh when you ride on a motorbike. That was what happened to me about 15 years ago. I was on the way to finish a task from my boss when the rain came down. I was on the road…
When Should We Raise Our Hands During Salah?
Hi, assalamu alaikum. Salah is part of muslim's life. There is no day without doing salah, except for female muslims during their periode or nifas (a periode of time when blood comes out of vagina after giving birth). Muslims do 5 times of salah within 24 ho…
Rainy Season and A Test to Our Roofing System
Hi, assalamu alaikum. Rain has been a rare phenomenon here in Indonesia. It is said that rainy season (or wet season) comes from October to April each year. But, it's December and rain has not come yet regularly. We had rain on November several times (3x may…
Why I Stop Listening to Music
Hi, assalamu alaikum. Several years ago I started to stop listening to music. It was one of the biggest decisions I made in my life after wearing hijab. Was it hard? Not really, because I had never been enjoying music for some time earlier. It was on…
What We Should Know About Dinar and Dirham Coins
Hi, assalamu alaikum. Recently I've been following a new group in facebook with a topic that is new to me: dinar and dirham coins! I accidentaly found several groups that discussing about dinar and dirham coins. I've heard a lot about owning and using …
No Make Up
Hi, assalamu alaikum. I've been holding this idea down in my mind for a long time. For years actually. Since people said I've grown up. Make up. Yes. It's all about make up. I seldom, almost never, wear make up in my life. When I went to colle…
Partial Lunar Eclipse
Last July 17 there was a partial lunar eclipse. The news was spreaded through WhatsApp Group and I made it viral at home. "Boys, there will be a partial lunar eclipse on July 17," I told my sons. "What is a partial lunar eclipse, Mom?" ask…
Limitless Learners Contest for Kids, Win $9,000!
Hi, assalamu alaikum. This afternoon I went to my sons' school to get their school reports. It means that this is also the last day of school for year 2018-2019. Time flies! Mr. Inventor is in 5th grade and Mr. Professor is in 4th grade. Officially. In 7…
Family Time at Gembira Loka Zoo Jogja
Hi, assalamu alaikum. To Gembira Loka Zoo of Jogja! Yeay! Three days prior to Eid El-Fitr my husband and I took our kids to a well-known zoo in Jogja: Gembira Loka Zoo. It is quite close to my mom's house, about 5 km away West. The day before we arrive…
My Ramadan After Day 1
Halo, assalamu alaikum. Alhamdulillaah, great days are here: Ramadan days. This year's Ramadan we fast for about 13 hours. It's always like this here in Indonesia, alhamdulillah. There are days when we fast for 14 hours a day when Ramadan comes in sum…
Ramadan Day 1
Hallo, assalamu alaikum. We are in Ramadan now. Alhamdulillah. Ramadan Day 1 went well, alhamdulillah. No drama, just a little weaknesses, but everything ran well. Mr. Inventor and Mr. Professor are off school for 4 consecutive days. Alhamdulillah, it's be…
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