[ENDED] Veet It Off and Unleash Your Confidence

by Cindy Tong from CindysPlanet.com

Happy February people! Feeling hairy in the month of love ladies? Fret not because I am giving away some silky smooth Veet products to 10 lucky people and at the same time to help you unleash your confidence like never before. Checkout my intimate moment with Veet HERE.

Veet is well know for it’s great range of hair removal products including waxes and creams. Veet can do wonders with your hairy problems. Not even a mosquito can stand any longer on your silky smooth legs after you Veet the hair off! The product help to remove hair in minutes with 3 simple steps! Checkout the video below:

Enough about me showing off how good Veet is and its time for me to let you know how you yourself can win a Veet product and experience its smoothness on your own!

In order to win yourself a box of Veet Wax Strip or a bottle of Veet Hair Removal Cream, all you need to do is:

1. Follow my blog Cindy's Planet via Google Friends Connect.
2. Like my page Catra a Planet Created by Cindy
3. Leave your creative comment with name, e-mail and tell me why you want to win a Veet’s hair removal product at the comment box below.

So that is the 3 simple steps you need to do to be a winner! What are you waiting for? Leave a comment now and stand a chance to win yourself Veet‘s product! I will select 10 person with the most creative, fun or funny comment as a winner. So start squeezing your creative juice now!

This giveaway will end on 20th Feb 2013 11:59PM (Malaysia Time, GMT+8) and winners will be announce on 22nd Feb 2013!

Terms and Condition
1.      This giveaway is open for ALL Malaysia resident ONLY.
2.      Prizes (type and flavors) will be randomly assigned to winners.
3.      Winners who doesn't reply the email sent to them within 48 hours will be disqualified.



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Travel & Lifestyle Blogger

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How to Deal with "Fat" Wallet

by Max Law from MaxMayo.com

Do you have a "fat" wallet? Have you ever had trouble to sit comfortably while keeping your wallet in your back pocket?

A big, fat wallet might be a sign of prosperity, but when it's getting too big even for your pocket, it's a sign to call for some house-keeping. You may have already used to sitting with a lump on your butt cheek, but scientifically this lump can cause you back pain, namely the hip-pocket syndrome.

Personally I always avoid sitting with a fat wallet for the sake of my debit and credit cards. I actually cracked my ATM card once. :P #TrueStory

Here's a guide on how to reduce the size of your wallet:

Audit Your Wallet Regularly

Wallet vs iPhone

Wallet requires some spring cleaning once in a while. Technically, it's not difficult to check and clean your wallet, but making it a habit is a different story. Try to check your wallet once a week to remove unnecessary things and I think that's the "diet plan" your wallet needs.

File Your Receipts

I know, because I kept all my credit cards receipts in my wallet too :) If you still can find a receipt dated last few months, you probably need to start working on your personal filing system. Besides, some receipts fade really fast so it's it's best to file them before it's too late.

Remove Coins

Coins not only bloat your wallet, they also damage your wallet.

Only Keep Frequently Use Cards

Remove the less popular cards from your wallet. You don't always need all the cards, especially membership cards.

Remove Pictures

Well, you can always keep your photos in your smartphone.

Choose The Right Wallet

Always go for slimmer wallet design with less compartment or layers. Go for wallets that are minimal in design in order to reduce the bulk. For example, try to avoid zippers, 3-fold-design and thick leather or fabric.

Hope this post is helpful to you. :)

Regards,

Max Law

Menswear Fashion Blogger

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Men, Make-up & Concealer

by Max Law from MaxMayo.com

Photo source

Please don’t squirm after reading the title of this post. :)

Men cosmetics is becoming a commodity nowadays. If you’re not working in the showbiz or the fashion industry, the idea of men wearing make-up in daily life might still be very alien to you. For Malaysian men, it might be even more so.

“Should men wear make-up?”. Well, that’s a subjective question.


Why Men Make-up?

“Make-up” means applying substance onto one’s face in order to enhance or to alter one’s appearance. In a generation where physical look is important and physical attractiveness is highly valued, it’s natural that men are putting more and more effort into maintaining themselves.

From my experience of browsing resumes and searching for interview candidates, I can honestly tell you that everybody always prefers the “shinier” looking ones, albeit the rest of the candidates display the same qualification & skills. #TrueStory

In reality, not many men gets 8 hours of sleep everyday. Unless you’re genetically gifted, you can’t run away from under eye dark cycles, puffy eyes, acne and dull skin.

But, how does one still look great with all the crazy schedule and timeline? (Yes, now think of male celebrities). And it’s true that we really expect you to look fresh and all during the job interview. :)

Men’s cosmetics were invented to address this new need of men. Technically speaking, they “fix” the imperfection of reality.

Before and after. Photo source

Male celebrities or actors are supposed to look perfect on-screen. So for normal guys, the question remains: how far would you go?

How Far is Too Far?

The common cosmetics for men to enhance their look includes foundation, concealer, bronzer and eyebrow fillers.

As a working adult man who’s not a make-up artist, I think a concealer is generally considered acceptable. It is very useful, and it’s that little trick that you can do to appear more lively and awake within a few minutes.

Well if you think even applying concealer is threatening your manhood, let me tell you what somebody once taught me: real men don’t need other people to tell them they’re men. :P #Quote

The Concealer for Men

The ultimate goal of concealer is to conceal your zits, dark eye circles, redness and sometimes acne scars.

You’re not going to apply concealer all over the face, and you just need a concealer that can do the job, so any brand of concealer is sufficient. You can even ask your girlfriend to choose and buy for you.

Here’s a useful guide about choosing the right concealer and how to use it:

So, are you ready to get your concealer? Haha!

Hope this post is helpful. Good luck :)

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Dumb Down for Love

by Aemy Nadira 

"No Malaysian men wants to date or marry someone who's smarter than them."

- Anonymous, 2012

Wow, seriously? Is it really a case of beauty over brains when it comes to love? Oh no. Blame it on Hollywood and what it does to men and women nowadays. With stars like Brooklyn Decker and Scarlett Johansson becoming a huge sensation in the media for their attractiveness, women are led to believe in order to attract men, it won't do them any good to quote Shakespeare's. So these women got the idea to hide their intelligence and play with their hair and giggle like a schoolgirl instead.

I've asked a male friend whether he prefers a girlfriend who is smarter or one who is a bimbo. He said he wants more than just a pretty girlfriend. A bimbo would suffice for a short-term thing only. But for a long-term relationship, he'd want someone who's smarter than him in some aspects. I couldn't agree more. 

Sadly, women are easily influenced by movies where the dumb blonde cheerleader gets all attentions while the Math genius gets none at all. They fear that the more they accomplished, the more they may have to sacrifice. So better dumb than lonely, huh? Maybe it's a case of low self-esteem, or a case of not wanting to be an outcast of marriage story. Whatever it is, many women are willing to drop their standards and date someone who doesn't value intelligence. 

In a way, being too intelligent could be a buster though. I myself find it tough dealing with a friend who's smarter at everything. I have to shut her up by saying "that's what I meant" whenever she points out my mistakes. Correcting me is good but in a way, it's annoying when a simple thing becomes complicated. And she's still single.

Still, playing dumb is not the key for a relationship. There's no chance of you playing the dumb game for a long time. Yeah there are guys who need hot chic to just stand by them, which serves no purpose. Trust me, there are also guys that are really looking for a life partner, not a Barbie doll. 

At the end of the day, it's all about being yourself. You deserve someone who appreciates your intelligence and loves you for who you really are. Honesty and sincerity go a long way. :)

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How to Tell Real Leather from Fake Leather

by Max Law from MaxMayo.com

If you're not a fan of leather goods, most of the time you can't tell the difference between a real and a fake leather.

In general, fake leather (or synthetic, artificial, human-made leather) is made of plastic compound and its identity is naturally reflected in the price tag.

You may have already known this:

         

                    Genuine Leather is never cheap.

However, there are times when a premium priced leather good may appear dubious.

For example, a new or a relatively unknown label that claims to use genuine leather in their bags. A "Made in Italy" or a "Genuine Leather" tag inside the bag can't really guarantee their statement.

Before you seek for the advice of experts, here are a few quick tips you can try:

• Real Leather Doesn't Smell Like Plastic

Real leather is made of real animal skin. It should smell like a skin, and it never smell like a plastic, even when it's still a new bag.

• Real Leather Looks Like Skin

Scrutinize the leather and if you see uneven pattern on the leather, it's most likely a real leather. Real skin is not perfect.

Real skin has pores, and the texture varies on different spot of the fabric, just like your skin.

A fake leather will look "too perfect" in comparison. You should be able to notice almost identical pattern and texture across the surface.

Faux vs Genuine Leather. Which is which?

• Real Leather Feels Like Skin

Touch and feel the leather with your hands. The smoothness should be very pleasant, as if you're touching a skin.

Related to the previous point, the texture on the leather should feel natural, not "bumpy".

• Real Leather Wrinkles

Try to flex or pinch the leather. Real leather should wrinkle according to your pressure, while fake leather will stay the same. Fake leather is similar to Botox-injected faces: they won't wrinkle naturally when they smile.

Wrinkles appear when pressed = Genuine Leather

No wrinkle = Faux Leather

So now, let's do a test:

By looking at the texture, can you tell if this leather below is genuine or faux? Let me know your answer at the comment below and do tell me why.

[Click to enlarge]

Ending this post with an informative video on how genuine leathers are made. The tedious process explains why genuine leather is much more expensive than faux:

Hope you find this post helpful.

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My Breast Cancer Story: Just Suntin

by Just Suntin from Just 2 Story


It’s the month for Breast Cancer Awareness! It's the month of pink!

Here I am, proudly declaring that I am one of the breast cancer survivor, who has just completed the whole required treatments 3 months ago.

I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer Stage 2B just a year ago exactly on this date (25 October)! How could I forget? It was me and my husband's 8th year Anniversary as a couple and we were supposed to celebrate it happily with our pre-ordered cake. 

I first found out about the unusual lumps on my right breast two weeks earlier. I managed to stay calm yet worried at the same time. Then I went for an ultrasound and mammogram at the hospital, and thereafter I proceed with a biopsy.

I burst into tears when the doctor break the news to me! It broke my heart even more when the doctor suggested that I should go with mastectomy (removal of whole breast). I know its not the end of the world yet, but it was not easy to accept what's happening at that time. I was only 32 years old back then!

That night all of us (my husband and my mom) was sadden by the news. Somehow, my husband and I still manage to cut our 8th Anniversary cake.

Eventually, I didn't proceed with mastectomy. I went for a second opinion and was glad that Dr. Patricia Gomez, a Breast Cancer Specialist from Hospital Pantai KL (Bangsar) advised me to proceed with lumpectomy (a surgical procedure to remove the lump) instead of mastectomy.

So I went with the lumpectomy surgery.

Still can smile couple hours after the surgery! Not bad huh!

I was asked to rest for a month after the lumpectomy surgery before I get to start with the scariest treatment – chemotherapy. I Googled on others experiences to prepare myself and at least, I know what to expect. I was concern about losing all my hair. Experiencing hair falls and being bald is the last thing that every woman want in their life!

Then again, I was blessed when I was found negative for HER2 receptor, a much more aggressive type of breast cancer if compared with the rest.

I started my first cycle of chemotherapy on 3rd of December 2011. I had to go through 2 parts of chemotherapy. Part 1 consists of 4 cycles of chemotherapy and Part 2 consists of 12 cycles of chemotherapy. A standard cycle is 6! 

The chemotherapy

Even though Part 1 was quite tough, I am glad that I don’t really experience all the side-effect such as nausea, vomit, constipation, sleeping problems, extreme lack of appetite, etc. The strong dosage of drugs only made me feel fatigue for couple of days after each cycle. Other than that, I hate it when I was infected with flu and cough. That was when I feel very ill cause it will takes 2-3 weeks for me to recover.

Balding

My hair started to fall tremendously 2 weeks after the 1st cycle. To my surprise, for the first time in my life, I can’t wait to be bald! Well, it was actually better than seeing your hair on your pillow every time when you wake up in the morning. Wait till you see all the hairs on the bathroom’s floor! 

Being bald and enjoy at the same time! Positive!!

My kids were asking why am I bald. So, we explained that mommy is not well. Mommy is sick and I am really glad to have them around because they are my source of strength to fight this decease positively!

Covering baldness! 

Guess what? Hubby and I even made it to Universal Studio Singapore when I was still on my chemotherapy treatments. The flight tickets was purchased months before and we were already excited for the 1-night trip. So yeah... why not!

Radiotherapy

Upon the completion of my chemotherapy, I started my 25+8 daily sessions of radiotherapy in June. It didn't really cause me any problems. It was a very quick 3-minutes-laying-down-process with minor side effects.  

Today, it has been 3 months since I completed all my treatments. I feel really good and my hair is growing back too! Yay!! 

I just want to the opportunity here to thank my company for taking care of my medical bills. In fact, I was on paid MC for 9 months! 

Me, myself and I! Photo taken on 21/10/2012

It was a long journey yet I am so bless to have great people around me especially my husband, my mom and my lovely kids.  You all had helped me to get through a very difficult time in my life.

Last but not least, my advice to all woman, please perform BSE (Breast Self-Examination) regularly and do go for ultrasound or mammogram if you are already above 40. Breast cancer can happen to anyone regardless of their age, and early detection is always better.

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My Malaysia Story: Lee David Bananuka

by Lee David Bananuka from Tanzania

I got to Malaysia five years ago. So many things have happened since, and picking just one Malaysia story is challenging. I’ll tell you one of my favorites.

I’m a bit of a foodie at heart. I eat just about anything and think meals should often be an adventure. So coming to Malaysia one of the things I was really excited about after who I would meet, was what I would eat.

I started asking what are the good things to eat as soon as I arrived at the airport. If you are from here, then you know that in Malaysia that is a long list. I had no idea where to start so I asked a local what is the most Malaysian of all Malaysian dishes. I realize now that question was still a little too general but he suggested Nasi Lemak. So I went with that.

Nasi Lemak with friends

I went to a nearby Malay food stall near where I lived, and I ordered it. They served it up, and I sat down with it. The interesting thing is almost everything about Nasi Lemak looked completely familiar to me. Rice is a staple in Tanzania, the aroma of the coconut milk also brought memories of cooking in Tanzania. Anchovies are fished out of the Indian Ocean right off the coast of my home town. The only thing that I couldn't identify on sight was the sambal sauce. So I scooped a big spoonful of that, added a little rice to it, put it in my mouth and began to chew.

A little background on Tanzanian cooking… It is rarely spicy. Most times peppers and other kinds of chili are served as a side. You add them according to your personal taste. This was probably the first time in my life that I had so much of something so spicy in my mouth all at once.

It was a pretty warm night, and there wasn't much breeze where I was sitting. All of this has nothing to do with the way I was sweating that night. Luckily I had a nice cold limau ice at my side. Never has a lime juice been so badly needed in my life.

I came away from that adventure a little more cautious about how I eat. But I can honestly say that after tonnes of Nasi Lemak, Nasi Goreng, Chee Chong Fun, Bak Kut Teh, Briyani and desserts whose names I can’t recall, Malaysia truly is a never ending food adventure for me. 

Even better than all the food, are all the people that I've always found willing to eat a meal with me, and teach me all about the food here. Malaysia is a beautiful place that's full of awesome food, but best of all, full of awesome people who just seems delighted to share it with everyone else.

That’s it for now, I’m off to have a bit of food adventure!

Lee David from Tanzania was an Information and Communication Technology student in APIIT & APU University, Malaysia. When this was posted, Lee David is currently working with Pasific Frase Sdn Bhd as a Business Development Executive.

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How Often Should You Wash Your Jeans?

by Max Law from MaxMayo.com

So be honest: When was the last time you washed your favorite jeans?

Some people wash it after each wear. Some people wash it every few weeks. And some people, wash it once or twice a year.

Here's a piece of advice: Only wash your jeans when it starts to smell.

"Isn't that not very hygienic?" You might ask.

Given the nature of denim fabric, most dirts will "drop off" your jeans by itself. Bacteria are not that likely to live on denim, but when it does, it will smell – that will be your signal. 

A research even proved a jeans worn for 15 months is no dirtier than a jeans worn for 13 days. So, you don't really have to wash it as frequent as your other clothes.

Washing gives character to your jeans, but over-washing makes your jeans fade and fray faster. Your jeans will end up looking too washed out and pale.

Here's a new jeans:

New Jeans. Before any wash.

And here's the jeans after 2 years:

That is how a 2-year-old jeans should look like after frequent wear and disciplined washing. If your jeans looks waaaay beaten up, you might have washed your jeans too frequently.

This is not good:

I used to wash my jeans after every wear (which is bad), but now I'll just stick to once after 3 to 4 wears, which will normally be every 2 months (I don't really wear jeans that often nowadays).

Hope my post is helpful to you. :)

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My Malaysia Story: Mikhal Anindita

by Mikhal Anindita from Indonesia

Hi, my name is Mikhal and I am from Indonesia. I have been in Malaysia for quite some times now, and I had just graduated not long ago and is currently back in my homeland to work.

The idea of coming to Malaysia for study was my dad’s idea. The expenses of studying in Europe and America is just too expensive, and it would be a financial burden in the long run. My dad once applied for Monash Master scholarship before, but he couldn't make it. So perhaps, I am just fulfilling his unfulfilled goal in Monash.

Malaysia is a lot similar to Indonesia. The language, the weather, the environment, the people and in many ways, I don’t feel like I have stayed far away from home after all. Although I do find that Malaysian really stick to their own ethnicity. Chinese with the Chinese, Indian with the Indians and Malay with Malays. Perhaps it was the language barrier. When you speak only your own language, you are limiting your circle of friends.

It’s a lot different with my hometown, where we only use one main language to communicate. Even though the difference is still there, but at least we still can communicate to each other well. Overall, Malaysian are friendly and I have no problem making friends with any Malaysian that I've encountered.

Being away from home made me realize how much I love to travel and visiting new places. Not necessarily have to be somewhere far, even exploring the corners of KL for the first time can made me happy.  Usually I go around with my friends around KL and PJ during the weekend, and tourism spots during the holiday.  I remember, I went to Genting, Bukit Tinggi, Langkawi, Penang, Melaka, Ipoh, Cameron Highlands, Fraser Hill, Broga Hill, Tioman, Perhentian & Redang.

Fraser Hill

I like Malaysian food.  Err... actually I like most kind of food, haha. I am the kind of person who love to try new type of food. Personally, I love tasty and spicy food (typical Indonesian), and here in Malaysia, I can still find those food. Though I will miss the food back home after awhile, but I still can live with Malaysian food.  I love Indian roti and hokkien mee. I wonder if the Malaysian can make their chili saude spicier? Hahaha,  all of the chili sauce that I tried here tastes like tomato sauce.

Oh, and I love how food is available 24 hours in Malaysia! How people can eat anytime, even if it is in the middle of the night.  The habit of having supper, another meal after dinner, tempt me a lot. It impacted my physical body a lot. :'(  I wonder how Malaysian girls keep their body slim? Not just slim, but also skinny, with their eating habit.

I have too many good memories in Malaysia. Arranging and celebrating every friend's birthday is one of them.  Although after few years it becomes a habit, it is always a good feeling that people, other than your family, remember and care for you. It's not about the gift, not about the cake, it is more to the warmth and the gathering.

It's an awesome opportunity to know everyone that I've met in Malaysia. Do keep in touch with me, that's why they create Facebook and Twitter, right? Hope to see everyone of you again and wish you all a greater success ahead! :)

Love Miksuper!

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Shopping Tips: Why You Should Spend More Sometimes

by Max Law from MaxMayo.com

Photo source: Très Bien Shop

A few years ago when I was still new to the working world, I did a major shopping spree to prepare myself for my first real job. One of the plan was to get a few decent dress shirts. As a freshman, my instinct naturally let price tag triumphed over quality and my preferences.

My mindset was very simple: If you pay lesser for each piece, you can buy a lot more!

So there was a Brand X dress shirt at RM80, and then a Brand Y at RM 130. Obviously, I took Brand X, thinking that I've made a wise decision even thought I wanted Y, and I actually could afford it.

So barely after 4 months, reality called and my Brand X shirt started to looked very washed out, fabric's pilling, and honestly I didn't feel comfortable in it cause it wasn't that breathable. Thinking that it was normal, I bought the same shirt from Brand X again, which later also lasted around 4 months.

Eventually I bought Brand Y. And guess what? It lasted a year, plus better comfort.

Come to think of it: I actually spent more with Brand X even though it was the cheaper option in the first place.

Does this sound familiar to you?

I've been through many times of the same situations but on different things, before I finally made up my mind to only spend on items that I fall head over heels. If I can't afford it now, I'll just wait until I can afford it later.

That saved me some money in the long run, and it also brings unexpected benefits:

You'll be Happier

Getting the thing you really like is different from settling for an alternative. You'd naturally be happier if you got what you desired. Knowing my favourite shirt fits well and look good, I'd also appear more confident and at ease.

Re-evaluate Your Need

When you decided to save money for your dreamed item, you actually give yourself some time to think about your decision again. "Should I buy it? Do I need it? Is there something else that I should spend on first?" It might help you save your money and make a wiser decision.

Create Less Waste

Sometimes when you settle for less, you might end up leaving the items unused. For example, the Brand X shirt mentioned. I might have just leave it in my closet after wearing it 2 times and buy new shirts from other brands that are more comfortable and similar to Brand Y. It will take up space in my closet and eventually I'll run out of idea where to store them when new shirts come in.

My experience tells me that I'm more likely to wear what I actually like more often.

This useful idea helped me to understand how the other fashion bloggers can afford more clothes (not all fashion bloggers have silver-spoon). It also can apply to almost anything from purchasing car to buying a new house. It's all about buying the right things.

It's shopping season now and I hope this will help you.

All the best!

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What Is "Chic"?

by Max Law from MaxMayo.com

"Chic" – not the word "Chick" or a word in any way related to girls or young women – is an important fashion element that influences a person's appearance and personal style.

Black, Simple and Chic

In Malaysia, you may be more familiar with terms like Street Style, Punk, Lala / Ah-Beng-style, Gothic, Preppy, Casual, Trendy etc when describing a person's style, but hardly the word "chic". We're never really know about "chic", as it's not a Malaysian value in our local culture.

"Chic" is a word borrowed from French, which means Elegant, Stylish & Fashionable (from the Dictionary). Being chic is different from being trendy, as being chic simply focuses on what suits you and flatters you, rather than wearing the most popular style out there today. French people are experts in being chic and that explains why "Parisian Chic" is so well-received among the fashionista and Francophiles.

"Parisian Chich" by Ines de la Fressange

While people may interpret "what is chic" differently, but here's a list of the common traits displayed by chic styles according from my point of view:

1. Always look dressed-up (even a little)

Being chic means you look elegant & stylish, even when you just rolled out of bed and rushing to work, or when you're just dropping by the nearby kopitiam. You can be cincai (sloppy), but don't overly cincai. At least shows up in a nice t-shirt & styled hair.

2. Simple & Subtle

They are always simple in overall coordination and subtle in colors. Maybe a black pants and a white shirt, and a pop of color, but never complicated. It's about quality, not quantity.

Most of the times, you can always spots staples like basic white shirt, dark blue jeans, navy blazer, nautical stripes etc repeating.

Accessories are good to have but keep it to minimal, or just wear 1 or 2 pieces of bold accessories. For men, you may consider investing in at least a signature timepiece.

3. Well-fitted

Fitting is important, and ill-fitted attire make you looks sluggish. Size matters.

Just like other types of skill or art, being chic requires learning (as what I've been doing) it is an art that you can practice regardless of your location and settings. When you can be effortlessly chic, you've certainly mastered one of the most valued skill in the fashion & life.

I hope you enjoyed this post and have a chic day. Share your thoughts here! :)

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The Blessed Month of Ramadan

by Aemy Nadira 

Finally, it's here; the blessed month of Ramadan! As a time to purify the soul, Ramadan is so much bigger than just the absence of food and drink throughout the day. It's time to make peace with people, strengthen bonds with family and friends, and break the bad habits. Muslims are excited and already setting goals for their Ramadan this year.  

However, to reach the goals of fasting, we go through some difficulties in Ramadan. We may have the same challenge on a normal days, but in Ramadan, those challenges are taken up a notch or two. Glancing at the clock becomes the typical thing to do all day during Ramadan. It doesn't only teach us to have enough willpower to turned away from temptations, but also teaches us how to manage our time wisely. It would be a waste of time if we spend the whole day sleeping in without getting the benefits of fasting.

There are many ways to prevent from the void of fasting. Try to take some time out for a little walk instead of lazing away. Go out and be charitable, like; giving donations to the poors and feed the orphans. A man's wealth is never diminished by charity.

In Ramadan, moderation is the key. Islam is a way of life and it reflects the need of balance in everything. It’s the month of control, anyways. No, it doesn’t mean you starve all day, all night. Just make a little extra food and pass it on to a neighbor, or someone needy you might come across on the road. A little good deed goes a long way, especially in Ramadan.

Don't just solely focus on the food. Read the holy book of al-Quran. Read stories about Prophets and share them with the younger ones, enlighten them about the importance of Ramadan.

Let's treat this month as if it's the last Ramadan that we have because time won't wait. In fact, Muslims and non-Muslims alike can benefit because we should all learn not to let the clock beat us and steal our holiest times. Time is a beast that doesn’t wait, and this life’s virtues are not always obvious. So let's grab every chance we have and make the best out of it.

Happy Ramadan, everyone!

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