It's been 250 days since I had a job and 220 days ago I arrived in Mexico City. Last week, while applying for a job online, I used the word 'homemaker' to describe myself for the first time. I can't say I like it. But I feel bad about not liking it. It is not … Continue reading 6 months in Mexico City
The Long Way Back Home – Part 2
Intercontinental Presidente Hotel, Mexico City, 18th March 2020, 9.36 am Are you in Mexico? I have ignored her text last night. But this morning, I feel slightly better after 3 hours of interrupted sleep. I am currently in quarantine at Presidente. Tonight, I’ll be leaving for Malaysia back. Did you get to see Irving? Poor … Continue reading The Long Way Back Home – Part 2
1st Mexiversary
Kuala Lumpur, 26th February. It has been a year and a month since I started my ‘career break’. So much has changed in so little time. Just like my nephews who have lost their baby fat and now know how to win arguments with me. Some things never change though. Like how my in-laws still … Continue reading 1st Mexiversary
The Long Way Back Home – Part 1
Kuala Lumpur, 16th March 2020, 7.00 pm The Grab driver arrives at our front gate. while my dad is helping me with luggage while my nephews escort me to the vehicle. My mum, as usual will not let me go without a photo op. I hug each and everyone of them thinking, it would be … Continue reading The Long Way Back Home – Part 1
Peringatan
" Difundir la importancia de la tolerancia, la no violencia y los Derechos Humanos. Crear conciencia a través de la memoria histórica, particularmente a partir de los genocidios y otros crímenes. Alertar sobre el peligro de la indiferencia, la discriminación y la violencia para crear responsabilidad, respeto y conciencia en cada individuo que derive en … Continue reading Peringatan
Tukar Agama
Salah seorang teman serumah bertanya ¨Macam mana kita nak jawab kalau orang tanya, kenapa pasangan kita kena masuk Islam? Kenapa bukan kita yang masuk agama mereka?¨ Kalau nak ikut jawapan skema Pencetus Ummah, "Kita kena yakin bahawa Islam adalah satu-satunya agama yang benar. Kalau kita sayangkan sahabat kita, kita perlu tarik mereka ke dalam Islam". … Continue reading Tukar Agama
Minoriti Muslim di Kota Mexico
Tulisan ini pada asalnya telah disiapkan pada 22 Mac 2019. Jumaat, 15 Mac 2019, Mexico City. Logik akal mengatakan jangan ke masjid hari ini. Fajar Jumaat baru sahaja menyingsing di kota ini sedang umat Islam di Malaysia bersiap untuk solat Maghrib. Kami dikejutkan dengan berita keganasan yang berlaku di sebuah masjid di New Zealand. Bertalu-talu … Continue reading Minoriti Muslim di Kota Mexico
