I Am Back!

It has been ages since I last penned my thoughts through my blog, Getaran Jiwa. Yes, I am back with a vengeance after a six month hiatus.

Hiatus! Too strong a word, let’s keep it simple, just a long break. Hiatus gives a negative meaning, as I have not totally forgotten that I have a blog and wish to keep it going. As long as I can still write, this blog will stay tuned.

Since Aug 26 last year, many things have taken place. And how time flies! I am now a retiree.

Prior to retirement, I accepted an assignment to visit Boeing’s manufacturing facility in Seattle, U.S. Call it my swan song! It was an experience of a life time, thanks to Malaysia Airlines and Boeing for making it possible for me and the rest of my media friends to be on the trip.

To fast track my story, I have joined a fitness club at Wangsa Walk. It comes with a full package – a personal trainer who is supposed to make me realise my goals –lose weight and keep fit. I wanted quick results, so I went on a thrice a week programme. I was over-zealous at my age.

After two weeks, my head was spinning. So, I was forced to take an emergency brake from my workouts. No, not that my blood pressure level had risen. It was just that I had to take a slower pace now. What do you expect, I am not one who enjoys regular exercises, especially during my later years in office.

What else do I do to fill up my time? To fulfil my spiritual needs, I attend a quran reading class every Tuesday.

What are my plans moving forward? I plan to produce an English-Arabic magazine, hopefully middle of this year with my partner. We are looking for one or two more strong partners for this magazine, which is targeted at the Arab community in Malaysia.

InsyaAllah, once we get the right partners, we will go ahead with this project.
Meanwhile, I am doing freelance copy editing, translation in both Malay and English and conducts courses in journalism.