nowhere to hide, nowhere to fight

Happy 18th Birthday wifey @izyamour To many many more honeymoons, halfmoons, fullmoons, shortmoons and longmoons. I love you. #IzyMah #MahaShares https://www.instagram.com/mahathirrahim/p/BvK9wFjB6523-_DFLOV7bMPoobhDZuml1Da-hQ0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17deibqi9s7re

It has been a crazy last few months and we constantly in need of regular breaks from the mad routines. Like every other Singaporean. #IzyMah #MahaShares (at Woda Villa & Spa) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuV9JL3hUWxiHohVi-bMm6UVMhLaxh33ZmLjxA0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uq2zfeipj7fa

Have been in camp training for almost a week and this being our first time away, not waking up next to you since wedding day, absence really does makes the heart great fonder. I miss you @izyamour Can't wait to meet you later! 💕 #MahaShares #IzyMah https://www.instagram.com/p/BsxeGMfhxfYl2knK3AbfF0LhsBMtgxxlHVvT-o0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ve1y17ldzmwt

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un We surely belong to Allah and to Him we shall return. My close uncle who i grew up with, who was like a father to me and who witnessed my wedding has passed on peacefully early this morning. Al-Fatehah for Abdul Hamed Bin Dawood. May he be placed among the pious. Amin. https://www.instagram.com/p/BsA6WM1HTwk3wBNFPWZk18z7NdDSCnG0-RX_xg0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jyb4nqnuznke

This amazing lady has been nothing but fully committed to my family, especially in the last 5 testing days. Staying up late to accompany us by the bedside, arranging accommodations to wash up and rest, and ensuring all our needs are met to overcome this difficult period. Truly no amount of appreciation from my family to embrace this wonderful person, all done without much hassle or in need of affirmation albeit during her work leave where she deserves much rest and vacation. This is also a reflection of the great work she has been doing for the community in the past 5 years, where there is not much for recognition, praises or awards but continuously giving her ultimate best in every single opportunity. She is a true gift to everyone around her. Her contributions, the relationships forged and good work in helping and developing others are testaments to her commitment. And in moments like these make me realise how precious you are to me and our families, that I should not take this union for granted. You are everything to me. I love you @izyamour #MahaShares https://www.instagram.com/p/Br8WEpon8IzSvQq3GZgF-md1qYPXlA0q2FcGeg0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=59vdggp2oew7

태양의 후예 (Descendants of the Sun) introducing Alpha team newest member to assist Captain Yoo Si-jin. #MahaShares 📷: @izyamour (at Jurong West, Singapore) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrW0_8pHT1ZjaAC7WKkIlCqQQZzsw4f_Azy5ro0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=kte7xvwl5vfb

Engagement of Fitri & Fatin. #fitxfat (at Singapore) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq3jiqhAJmv6qq0gD--rjDSdLEVzVSJAqa1nlU0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uzdnbthie7np

It has almost been a month since @izyamour and I left Global Learning Festival (GLF) 2018 at Bandung, Indonesia. A place where it was brimming with respectfulness, optimism, togetherness and mindfulness. The feeling that everyone mattered, and had a common mutual respect on one another, regardless of our diversity from nationality, passion, age, race or religion. We came together with our hearts and minds to learn, listen and be compassionate. That listening involved attentiveness which required immersing oneself into the shoes of others. It was about being present and mindful. That the time stops when one shares as it was not about the numbers, or deadlines but living in the moment and live life. Despite speaking different tongues, we opened our ears to translate and explain, we listened hard and listened well. But the only common language was our heart to help and love. It was a place where anyone could say anything we could or to feel and acknowledge our honest and raw emotions. A place where when one shares, everyone would listen and appreciates. It was a place where 'I' have a voice and can make a difference. That eventhough we came from different countries to share our stories and struggles, everyone was full of encouragement and hope that together we can dream, that together, we can make a difference. It was a place where together, we are stronger to make the world a better place. Everyone can contribute and transform anything. Even if we have our negative past and challenges, we should continue to look ahead, to gather every suppport and to dream, a step at a time. It starts within us and around us. Everyone was respected, everyone dared to dream. The whole experience of respectfulness, optimism, togetherness and mindfulness that i miss from GLF 2018. A friend once asked, "Why don't you start/bring it here?" My reply was, "It has been a struggle but am doing my best, starting with my small circle of friends. To be forgiving, hopeful, appreciative and present." Once again, thank you @indocompetence and @constellationclcp for a life changing experience. Thank you le wife @izyamour for convincing me to attend GLF 2018. ❤ #GLF2018 #MahaShares (at Imah Seniman Lembang Bandung) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqhleqWHNW93ERHRKsjB5mFnFYA6pPBSDT6qfM0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1irhsoffwejfn

This post is a dedication to le wife @izyamour who will be at a panel discussion to share about how arts could impact community work organised by Singapore International Foundation and National Youth Council. You know i will always be the jerk that will make you crazy mad and sad but know for certain i love you always because you are amazing for being you.💕 #IzyMah #MahaShares (at 23 Paskal) https://www.instagram.com/p/BqcImtfnUok62j0Bz8rmjVjGOzw7SZ5hLzjKGo0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=15ncey77k5rlu

Hope. Hope would be my biggest takeaway from attending last week Global Learning Festival at Lembang, Bandung, Indonesia, organised by @indocompetence & @constellationclcp A trip which i was very reluctant to go as i could barely relate but my wife @izyamour had convinced me that it would be meaningful or at the very least, to give it a chance. A week later, last Friday, I could not help myself but to feel emotional to say goodbye to everyone i connected at #GLF2018 not knowing if we ever will meet again. I hope to use the social media platforms to share as much stories and reflection as i can, as to how the journey has inspired me to be my better self, and to have a fresh positive perspective on life. And hopefully they would benefit you too, whether with work or with our day-to-day. Sharing is love, sharing is sustainability. #GLF2018 #MahaShares #IzyMah (at Lembang, Jawa Barat, Indonesia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpjCn8bntr1RKvPLPEMOfb2c7_iWxB_lPq0SeA0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=lj4vrtswgtg3

Isn't she lovely Isn't she wonderful Isn't she precious #IzyMah #MahaShares (at National Gallery Singapore)

My mother and I would like to wish all our families and Muslim friends Selamat Hari Raya! Maaf, Zahir dan Batin! We seek your forgiveness if we have wronged you in any way. Amin. #MahaShares (at Bedok, Singapore)

Congratulations @nessaanwar very happy for you my dearest friend. #MahaShares #HumbleBrag (at Gurame Indonesian Restaurant)

Thank you. Here Comes the Sun by Rod Ladgrove

Just let me go for i yearn for the clear blue sky... ☁☁ #NowPlaying Blue Skied An' Clear by Slowdive

I'm still trying to figure it out. #NowPlaying Figure It Out by Royal Blood