Kammys Musing

Blog In Colour

  • Eid Mubarak – one week after

    • We arrived in Perth at 1am last night, after 10 days in Malaysia – mostly in Kuala Lumpur & Melaka.
    • Due to the different day of Eid (Friday for Australia, Saturday for Malaysia) we were blessed with an extra day of fasting in KL.
    • The past 10 days has been filled with love, laughter, blessings, and most definitely – calories!
    • What we really lack of was
      • sleep
      • food restrictions:)
    • Lucky I dont have my smartwatch on. Else it would have “screamed” NOT ENOUGH SLEEP for the last 10 days.
    • I dropped my son at work 30 minutes ago and headed randomly to a nearby coffee shop.
    • Ordered soy latte (like it would lower my cholesterol level from my binge eating days).
    • I sat in the car while watching the clouds and sipping the coffee. Driver car ajar as I let the cool breeze brushes past my body. Its 22C.
    • Time to scroll through the hundreds of photos I mindlessly snap throughout my last trip. Its going to be a blast updating my social media.
    • I’m happy, I’m content. And I only have Allah to thank.

    Until then, stay hungry, stay grateful.

  • Voice vs data : my preferred communication

    • Launched Facebook this morning on my PC and saw a notification of a friend’s birthday.
    • I messaged him ‘Happy Birthday’ and got a quick response.
    • Quite surprised by it; he usually takes a while to reply. Turns out he is in a new job, most ly working from home and has more time in his hands I assume.
    • After a few lines back and forth, I asked him if he has 60 seconds to spare. He said yes. It turned into 20 minutes – yikes!
    • It is still 60 seconds, just a multiplication of 20, innit? 😀
    • With the advent of free instant messaging apps like Whatsapp and Telegram, its very easy to get in contact with your loved ones.
    • Personally I prefer the “human touch” whenever possible.
    • There’s much more you can learn when you listen to an actual human’s voice.
    • Smile while you are on the phone, and the other party could actually “see you smiling”.
    • I’ve tried it a few times while talking to an irate client – I think it does help to lower the tension.

    Until then, stay hungry, keep listening.

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  • How I view my sleep nowadays

    • Browsing through Facebook this morning and saw a post from this “successful” influencer in Malaysia.
    • Someone asked for an advice and in the spur of the moment, his short sentence was “Work hard. Work really hard. Don’t sleep”. I think it is a bit misleading.
    • I’m assuming he was joking, or half joking. Or maybe he was serious. I don’t know.
    • What I do know that he has material wealth to prove his point. I have no issue with it, I wish him the best in his life.
    • The older I get, the more I appreciate a good, quality night sleep. It is something I strive to obtain every day.
    Still saving up to spend a night here.
    • My main challenge is the same as with millions of other modern man – the temptation of gadgets and/or binge watching streaming services.
    • Occasionally I do skip a good night sleep due to work (airport pickups at midnight).
    • This would usually result in me getting groggy all day, the next day.
    • I try to lessen the effect by doing short exercise in the morning. I heard once.A 15 min bicycle ride would do the trick.
    • “He is the One Who has made the night for you as a cover, and ˹made˺ sleep for resting, and the day for rising.”

    Until then, stay hungry, stay refreshed.

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  • Food craving – my hits and misses with fasting

    • I tried fasting twice a week last December 2025.Each day between 16-21hrs, no food, no water.
    • In continuation, we are currently at the 17th day of Ramadan, the fasting month for Muslims.
    • I noticed there were some changes to my body in terms of food cravings.
    • I don’t crave that much of junk food like chips and fizzy drinks anymore.
    • Even if I do eat them, I can’t devour them like before. Either I’ll have them in a few sittings (compared to one sitting before) or I will share with others.
    Toasted bread with butter, choc spread, kaya spread, banana and teh tarik for supper last night.
    • There were days that all I wanted to eat is just rice, plain soup, protein (fish/chicken/meat/tofu) and sambal. Nothing fancy.
    • Can’t afford to do this – my wife and kids will go mad.😅
    • Any changes to my weight? I’m glad I asked that question myself.
    • Checked today at my local gym – I reduced 5kg these past 2 months. That explains why my pants feels loose nowadays. I was worried that the summer sun has somehow expanded them.
    • Might need to check my wardrobe, in case some clothes gets a bit too loose for me as well.

    Until then, stay hungry, stay consistent.

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  • Chaos in the world and the transgressors who benefits of it

    • After years of propaganda and hate mongering by the media and the (un)respective leaders, the US & Israel illegally attacked Iran on 28 February 2026.
    • My favourite term would be “Iran are only weeks away from having a nuclear capability weapon” – which has been mentioned repetitively by Israel/US warmongering leaders for the last 20 years.
    • I don’t know what time machine witchery is being used here – its pretty much a long game of media manipulation to justify their invasion of another country’s sovereignty.
    • The supreme leader, Ali Khamenei was assassinated, along with his close family members who were around him (Khamenei’s daughter, son-in-law, grandchild, and daughter-in-law were also killed in the strikes on his compound.)
    • More than 100 school kids and teachers were killed when a strike hit their school. A school!!!
    • This just adds to the long list of blatant injustice and total disregard for human rights & international laws the the Western countries (primarily US & Israel) is committing.
    • I shudder to think how many more atrocities will be done while these crazy people are in power. A month before (3rd Jan 2026) it was Venezuela that was attacked by the US.
    • I pray that this is not a pattern (attacking a country every month). Even in the holy month of Ramadan.
    • I cannot wait until the end of Trump’s term – you can see it here.
    • Justice will come, sooner or later. Until then, we strive to do whatever is in our power.
      • “Whoever among you sees an evil, let him change it with his hand; if he cannot, then with his tongue; and if he cannot, then with his heart—and that is the weakest level of faith“

    Until then, stay hungry, stay human.

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  • The best online gaming experience I ever had – Diablo IV

    • I haven’t played much video games in the recent years – too time consuming.
    • On the other hand, I don’t mind binge watching some good tv series. Timing isn’t an issue here; its just priority innit?
    • The video games my kids play nowadays are online, where you get to pit or cooperate with other players globally. Fortnite, Minecraft and recently Marvel Rivals.
    • Being an introvert, I prefer to just play standalone video games – no interaction with other humans necessary.
    • But a few summers ago, I had one of the most memorable experience in playing Diablo IV.
    “Stay awhile and listen”
    • I hopped on to the server and partnered with this chap which if I recalled correctly, is from Darwin, Australia.
    • We started chatting online and I saw that his level was way above me.
    • Instead of leaving me to my own devices (I had that experience before), it turned out to be a mentoring session. He guided me on things to do – how to level up, what weapons to choose, how to combine special gems to build a special item etc. Pretty much a living, walking cheat code.
    • I recalled it was in summer because I after I decided it was enough (like 4 hours), we said goodbye, I logged out and realised that my lower body was sweating like I just ran a 10km. AC wasn’t working properly or I was just cheap and not turning it on, cannot remember which.
    • To the kind stranger, I wish your ice cream never melts, you never stepped on a Lego piece and you never run out of Life/Manna in your future Diablo quests.

    Until then, stay hungry, stay slaying monsters.

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  • Revisiting my past music – Lounge Act

    • A couple of nights ago, out of the blue, this phrase kept ringing in my head.
    • It says :
      • “I can’t let you smother me”
    • Pretty sure its a Nirvana song but not sure which one it was.
    • A few seconds on Google search and found the song.
    • Lounge Act is the song title.
    • Downloaded it this morning and was taken aback by the simple but catchy opening bass rhythm.
    • I don’t recall enjoying the song like this before.
    • Googled for the lyrics and feels like a 14 year old again – trying to memorise it.
    • Only difference is back then, the lyrics we ‘conjured’ up to would have made no sense on certain parts as English is not my first language 😀
    • Ahhh the joy of being young – inquisitive and adventurous.

    Until then, stay hungry, stay listening.

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  • 7th day of Ramadan

    • We are on the 7th day of Ramadan 1447 Hijr and a few days of summer left in Perth (summer officially ends on 28 Feb).
    • For summer, those are just dates. It will still be warm for the next few days, if not weeks as we transition to autumn.
    • I have been inundated with evening works, so I’ve been missing taraweeh for a few nights.
    • So far we have been blessed to perform iftar/break of fast at different venues.
    • Need to get back on track with my eating and sleeping pattern, I have been pretty “undisciplined” as well.
    First night of taraweeh at Iqro Centre Perth, WA.
    • It reminds me that as humans, that’s how it is – there are ups and downs.
    • What’s more important is how we continue to strive, to get back up after a fall,
    • A good article I read recently reminded me that our act of worship in the month of Ramadan is a marathon, not a sprint.
    • We want to build the consistency up to the last days/nights of Ramadan. Especially the last 10 nights.
    • I pray that Allah grant us strength, health and time to make our worship Ramadan way better than past years.

    Until then, stay hungry, stay consistent.

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  • My approach to budgeting

    • I’ve been privileged to read and learn from a few so called financial gurus.
    • In my case, they are Mike Wachowski, Ramit Sethi & The Barefoot Investor (Scott Pape).
    • I own their books and at time, gifted them to my kids,
    • If there’s one lesson all 3 shares the similarity, is that you need to automate your expenses/savings.
    • Setup one transaction, say $50 every 25th of the month from your main account to your savings account.
    • Boom you are done. Just watch the money grow.
    • This can also be done to several “buckets” – holiday, emergency, education.
    • Just make sure you have enough cash in the main account.
    • Be disciplined in “not touching” other accounts for reasons not related eg taking Emergency fund for your 5 days Bali trip. Come one man! (In the voice of Charles Barkley the basketball commentator).
    • Over time, you’ll start building more confidence. Then you can increase your bucket savings or the number/type of buckets you need.

    Until then – start saving, start living.

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  • Rindu yang tak kesampaian

    • Nak iftar tadi, Asyalin cakap “it’s nenek’s birthday today😍”. Ingat pulak tu.
    • 22 Feb tahun lepas (2025) mak sambut hari lahir ke 81.
    14/12/24. Wedding anak sedara (cucu lelaki mak).
    • Masa tu dia dah lemah sangat. Tidur aje, dah tak makan, cuma masuk susu ikut tiub hidung.
    • Sebelum2 tu aku pernah tanya mak, rindu tak pada bapanya (Hj Ketot).
    • Mak kata, ye rindu. Tapi kalau rindu orang hidup, kau masih boleh telefon, tulis surat. Boleh berhubung.
    • Rindu pada yang mati ini, tak tau nak ke mana. Tak boleh nak buat apa. Jem.
    9/9/24. Main doktor2 kat KK Tengkera. Lepas u naik ambulans admitted GH 🙂
    • Adik beradik mak 8 orang; sekarang yang tinggal 5. Itulah tempat kami menumpang kasih, merasa lauk masak rumah, dengar kisah2 lama.
    • Sepupu aku ramai, tak usah cerita. Meriah duduk minum kopi bila berhimpun.
    • Ada kawan mak dari zaman kerja polis pun kami masih berhubung. Sesekali dapat melawat, layan sesi air mata dulu.
    • Mak aku ni boleh tahan garang. Sepupu aku panggil “Champion”:)
    • Tapi di hujung hayat, dia banyak mellow down.
    • Ada sepupunya di Klebang Kecil meninggal. Dia kata, “Nilah yang tidur sebantal, main sama2 dulu. Gaduh macamana pun, mesti berbaik balik”.
    16/7/24. Selepas melawat jenazah di Klebang.
    • Masa aku ada isu dengan bisnes partner aku, dia yang beria suruh berbaik. Walhal aku rasa kalau dia sendiri, memang tak nak kalah:)
    • Dia teringat sepupu dia kat Sabah; katanya kalau ada rezeki ke sana, cari lah pak sedara tu.
    • Dia dengar cerita orang gaduh anak beranak/adik beradik, dia kata “mana lah ada orang benci anak sampai macam tu”
    • Dah setahun berlalu, macam2 kisah ada. Aku azam ambil yang baik2 sahaja.
    19/4/24. Mak check out IKN Putrajaya, aku nak gi check-in balik Perth.
    • Tadi (Ahad 22/2) lepas Subuh tidur, pun ada mimpi jumpa dia & adiknya (Mak Lang). Kami ke Kuala Kangsar melawat bapa angkat aku, Pakcik Yahya. Pun telah dijemputNya Sept 2025.
    • Ada tourist hartawan aku kenal masa 2017 kata :
      • “Kamarul, kita ni kaya macamana pun, paling kuat pun nak pergi tempat sama je – London lah, New York lah, Paris lah etc. Berpusing situ je.
      • Jarang kita dengar orang nak pergi Uganda ke, Nigeria ke (negara2 Afrika).
      • Syurga lah target kita sebaik2 nya.”
    • Aku suka dan aku pegang ayat2 tu insyaAllah.
    • Moga Ramadan ini lebih baik buat kita dan dihimpunkan semula dalam syurga Firdhausnya. Ameen.

    Until then, stay hungry, stay grateful.