Happy Birthday Dev san....

With great difficulty...that is how I did it. Hope you like it. Kinda miss you much these days. There is a huge gap in our friendship which is not good. Need to hang out more often.
 

 Its already 12 years to date that I know you. Walked through hell and heaven. I still remember that very moment when you came to see me about your trip to New Zealand. There after it was a journey till today. Through ups and downs of our life, nothing breaks us apart. You are very much remembered and always in our prayers....through my sisters and parents.

What the future holds I do not know Dev san but one thing for sure....friends are like stars, you don't always see them but you know where they are.Life has taken us this far. Twelve years just passed like a whirlwind. May this friendship takes us another 100 years more.

Jenuh aku menyamun these pics from ur FB plus my personal collection.....hehehe.. :-)

There and back again...

Eid celebration is finally over. Thought its a custom to celebrate for about a month considering fasting is for a month. I have nothing much to look forward for except to step into reality - Back to work.

Journey home was smooth. We left on Friday 17th August at about 6.15am. Reached my parent's house close to 10am. My third sister Anne still at around at that point of time. Busy packing her son's belonging. She took her son back to KL for celebration. Willing or not, both my parent foresee quiet Eid for sure. They left about noon time. Shan went to rest and I was busy then chatting with my parents.

Father's health is so so, same goes to my mom. Its a simple celebration this year as both my sister are celebrating with their in-laws. That evening we went to check out the local Bazaar for Ramadhan. Quite happening I must say. Foods are getting expensive, no more luxury to buy local delicacy at 0.20 each. I approach the Ikan Bakar and Murtabak stalls, both runs by family business which is a dear friend to my father. Ordered what we want but they refuse us paying for it. Its kind of embarrassing as we have no intention going for a ride just because of relationship terms. After much persuasion by both owners, we gave in. My mom and sisters warned me earlier about these two stalls...good luck in paying them!

These families really used Ramadhan to earned. The entire family is into food business. Mind you they are really good at it. All family members from father to sons involved to ensure successfully profit. Sadly, for the younger generation education level are almost zero. Good enough to read and write..that's all they need.

One thing for sure these families inherit from generation by generations wealthy empire. In another words...for the next 2 or 3 generation no need to work.

The eve of Eid we were busy preparing. Chicken rendang was the first dish that completed. We dig in at Iftar itself. Then fill in cookies in the jars, tidy up the house and I m off to bed at about 11pm. My mom still in the kitchen till about 1am.

First day of Eid was a super busy day as usual. Year in year out its the same. We are glad indeed that all our dishes finished up on the first day itself. Second day was quiet and we left to KL on the third day of Eid.

My nephew came back on the 2nd day of Eid. Both my parent were glad to see him for sure. Spend the evening giggling away watching my nephew's naughtiness. Its vibrant and handful. His speech and vocabulary still at the stage of improving...thus its fun teasing. He sang one of the many old folk songs thought by my mom which is hilarious.

This year's Eid suffer terrible food poison. Even Shan is not spared. Till today we are still in that tummy discomfort level. I am very careful in having my meal.

Another day tomorrow then I m on night shift. Back to reality...back to life.

I guess when we look forward for something then when its over, your mind just go blank in away. Nothing much to think about anymore. Need to occupy my mind with new hope and expectations.

Trust me, I have bee line list of things to do...ain't into that yet. Need some sort of energy booster. Maybe in a day or two....

Doa Dhuha [HD]

Calm of heart...Eid Mubarak 2012!

PEACE. It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble, or hard work. It means to be in the midst of all of those things and still be calm in your heart. ” ~ unknown

On my last night shift before my Eid holiday. System just went berserk after midnight ...for whatever reason is that. Have to wait another 30 minutes or so before I can continue with work. Calls are a bit more than usual tonight. With all sort of request. Dateline to complete is less than 48 hours for sure as all those request is schedule by end of this week.

Not only my finger has to type fast, vocabulary and also brain have to synchronize at the same time. Multi-tasking. That's what I like about being in this industry. Racing against time.

That is why during my leisure or off day I would just sit around and do nothing. Went for swim or just indulge in light reading. Quiet and serenity is the biggest joy ever.

Ramadhan is ending, Syawal is approaching. With couple of days more to go, I feel a bit sad. Hope I will still be around for another Ramadhan next year.

I did not of course step into being terribly pious ; moderately taking baby step to improve. I guess its better to do what we comfortable most rather than ambitiously do something beyond that deep inside our heart knows it will not last long.

Travelling back to my parent's sanctuary on 17th August. Shan is coming back with me. Both my sister's will celebrate with their in-laws first. 36 years of living, I am still the one who without fail to be home every Eid. That the advantage of being single I guess. As aged approach, I feel its more blessing to celebrate my parent's life

Eid has to be with parent. Its just not Eid without my parent. I do wonder at times, how those that actually fly away overseas during Eid for Holiday. Maybe they do not have anything to look forward for. Eid means differently to them.

Just the other day, I saw Eid message on TV brought by BERNAS. I can stop sobbing after watching it.
It literraly hit me so hard. If you wanna know about it, find on Youtube. Unless you have a heart of stone, normal human should feel repent in away.

This Eid, I spend moderately..after watching that commercial I total stop and all of sudden I just could not think what else to shop. Its all about feeling grateful and bless on all that has been cast upon me. The earning that I have and all the love around...

When they say remember the less fortunate, I never really indulge into deeper meaning to understand it.
This year Ramadhan has open up a new chapter to my life. I understood the many things I did not before and above all, my faith grew stronger.

Be thankful always on what you have. Pray to HIM up there not only because you want something but the least to say thank you for all those that HE had give to you. If you need HIM to give you what you want ; just asked...always asked the exact thing and wishes. Have faith and live life gracefully.

May this Eid bring more joy and blessing. As for Ramadhan, Insyallah I will see you again next year. I have  never feel this blessed..sincerely.

We won gold for unity tonight....

Report to work at 1930hrs. My heart itch to just stay at home since its Final game for Datuk Lee Chong Wei. How I wish.

Approximate at 1300hrs local time in London, the game started. I got lives update from colleague who is at home watching while another one watched it while having dinner somewhere. Almost died of heart attack for sure...anxious and stressed up. Even the Facebook status all full with the updates on the score.

It was hell of a fight I must say. At the end we only settle for Silver. Still, for me Datuk Lee Chong Wei is a National Hero. Proud and overwhelmed feeling was all over me even though I am not watching it.

Via his twitter later he apologize for not able to fulfill our dream to have Gold Medal. The respond from all us Malaysian was fantastic!....its was really a comfort zone. Its OK..you did your best. Don't be sorry. You give hell of a fight....its a big credit.

Tonight Malaysia was practically glued to the screen. Our alarm center phone did not ring for 2 hours. The country is silent..can hear cricket sound.

Tears was rolling from my eyes..not sad because we did not win but to feel the spirit of unity tonight..and the effort from Datuk Lee Chong Wei himself.

Even the BBC Sport analyst Gail Emms said, "You couldn't have asked for any more from Lee Chong Wei."

Gail Emms was former British Badminton player as well.

To Sir with Love....

Poems For Dad

 

 My Dad, a Role Model

So much to learn and yet so little time,
From a man who leads a life so fine.
Thank you for all the patient listening
And that has always left me glistening.
I am sending gratitude and love your way,
On a day that cannot get more solemn than your birthday.
He who has the strength of a mountain,
Yet he has the purity of a water fountain.
He who has the wit of a clown,
His jokes pull me up whenever I'm down.
He who has the looks of a Hollywood star,
And his voice is sounds like the strings of a guitar.
My dear Daddy is celebrating his birthday today,
And I love him much more than I can ever say.
Happy Birthday dearest Daddy.



For you aah...virtual flower only laah... :)

To you and Family....have a save journey and come back to us soon... :)