Today is World Lupus Day and May is the Lupus Awareness Month.

Often known as 'The Disease with a Thousand Faces', lupus can be difficult to diagnose by medical professionals. More than 80% of people diagnosed with lupus are women who are in the prime years of their lives - between the ages of 15 and 45 years. Lupus is an autoimmune disorder. Test yourself for Lupus. Read more here ...

CQ would like to dedicate this post especially to a dear friend whom CQ got to know her on the blogger-sphere by chance. She is Azura.

Azura is a lively and ambitious young lady who has a wonderful life ahead of her before being stricken with lupus about three years ago. Getting to know her through her blog, CQ learnt how she coped with the pain, stress, mood swings, sadness and happiness times and many other unexpected turn of events in her life.

Nevertheless, Azura is always surrounded by her devoted families and caring friends. A strong-willed lady who has a passion for cooking, Azura runs her own Absolute Gourmet Malaysia Cafe.

CQ hopes to meet Azura some day in Kuala Lumpur. As for you, my dear friend - Azura ...stay positive and believe in yourself. May Allah bless you always ...