ThE AlPhA MaLe

May you read this in the best of health. Work brought me to South Korea a few weeks ago. It was my maiden trip to the country and I'm now living the life of an expat in Geoje Island. The island itself is pretty huge with lots of hills and  mountains. Here are some pictures of my journey and walkabout into the city on a Sunday. Tunnel crossing the sea channel into Geoje Island Samsung Heavy Industry Work Mobile machines moving parts of ship Seafood is cheap here Wet market on a Sunday, Jangpyeong-dong Haven't had much chance yet at exploring the island as work has been keeping me occupied. I was told there are some excursions to the nature reserves here on mountainous terrain. Perhaps will start the touring once I can catch a break from work. On the other hand, the South Koreans are a pretty hardworking lot. Their engineering knowledge is impressive but that shouldn't come as a surprise since some of the top engineeri...

Peace be upon you. It has been ages since this blog has been updated and for a good reason. My situation has changed and it has been such a positive one. Due to that, I wish to spread the love around and share the following. Back during his days, the prophet Moses (pbuh) had gone through a few hard times. On one occasion, he killed someone by accident and fearing the pursuit and unfair prosecution by biased authorities,  prophet Moses (pbuh) fled with only the clothes on his back. To put things into perspective, he was being pursued by the authorities who were vengeful of him killing one of their own. And then in the open sands of Egypt's vast desert, he fled with almost nothing except for the clothes he wore. Sure he may have known some far away places to rest or hide, but imagine what went through his mind to figure out his future. Not only that, he was among those who belonged in the palaces of the Pharaoh living a life of luxury and convenience. Now he finds himself bare,...