Wednesday, September 15, 2010
♥ The celebration of Eid Ul Fitri 2010
It's been sometime (again) since I've last posted something in my blog. Maybe the lack of entries might not be relevant since I know that not many (maybe close to none) read my blog. It's just a 'dump' to release the tension.
Ramadhan has left us. And will we be able to get the chance to meet again? Wallahu'alam. Only He knows. Have I fulfilled the chance given? Frankly speaking, I don't think so. Only a couple of things that I managed to do constantly. Oh how I do wish that I will be given the chance to meet Ramadhan again next year - Insya-Allah.
For the celebration of Eid this year, I feel as though I have outgrown the excitement of it. The only thing I love is the hassle of cooking the delicacies and spring cleaning the house (there's still clutters here and there but I have no power to throw them away - that is left to the Mam in the house). I still remember last 2 years having celebrating the Eid outside of Malaysia. The first time was fun even though the 'feel' was not there with the takbir and I had to rush to class. But yet, it was fun. The second time, was more relaxed. Since the duty there has been completed, it was more relaxed. But those years, on the eve of Eid, I was not busy in the kitchen. It was like a normal day. I did cook though since me and my housemate wanted to entertain Malaysian friends (the single ones) at our invited-only open house. Hahaha.. and during the Eid gathering, I was assigned to cook too.
Usually, during the preparation of Eid delicacies, I would just be the assistant chef to my mom. She would be the one doing the cooking. But this year, she decided to rest and let me prepare the dishes myself. She wasn't feeling well on the eve of Eid. And the best part is that she trusted me in preparing the traditional dishes!!
The spirit of Eid in me was kind of missing. But because it has become accustomed to me, I felt that it felt right doing what I usually do. Usually the night before Eid, I'd be up washing the kitchen floor until really late (usually until 4 am). But this year, I managed to get all done before 2 am (I did skip the washing the kitchen floor and just mopped it since it was still clean from the previous wash).
Even though everything was settled ahead of time compared to previous years, I was exhausted and only went to be at 3 am. Woke up for Subuh prayers and wanted to just doze a bit before the Eid prayers. But guess what? I kind of went completely back to sleep until 8.15am! And the Eid prayers was due at 8.30 am! Dang! I missed the Eid prayers.
This year's Eid celebration was a bit different from previous years since now I have a very cheeky little nephew and an adorable niece. I also drove to Malacca (my mom's hometown) which usually my dad does after the Friday prayers and drove back home after Maghrib. I was indeed exhausted since after arriving, I went straight to bed (I actually intended to take a shower first, but due to exhaustion, I just climbed into my bed).
There.. a bit about my Eid celebration. This year, as usual, I took pictures of my uncle's family and my brother's family. Oh.. suddenly I remembered that I did not take any pictures of myself, my mum and dad this year. Well, maybe some other day though.
Selamat Hari Raya to all!!!
Ramadhan has left us. And will we be able to get the chance to meet again? Wallahu'alam. Only He knows. Have I fulfilled the chance given? Frankly speaking, I don't think so. Only a couple of things that I managed to do constantly. Oh how I do wish that I will be given the chance to meet Ramadhan again next year - Insya-Allah.
For the celebration of Eid this year, I feel as though I have outgrown the excitement of it. The only thing I love is the hassle of cooking the delicacies and spring cleaning the house (there's still clutters here and there but I have no power to throw them away - that is left to the Mam in the house). I still remember last 2 years having celebrating the Eid outside of Malaysia. The first time was fun even though the 'feel' was not there with the takbir and I had to rush to class. But yet, it was fun. The second time, was more relaxed. Since the duty there has been completed, it was more relaxed. But those years, on the eve of Eid, I was not busy in the kitchen. It was like a normal day. I did cook though since me and my housemate wanted to entertain Malaysian friends (the single ones) at our invited-only open house. Hahaha.. and during the Eid gathering, I was assigned to cook too.
Usually, during the preparation of Eid delicacies, I would just be the assistant chef to my mom. She would be the one doing the cooking. But this year, she decided to rest and let me prepare the dishes myself. She wasn't feeling well on the eve of Eid. And the best part is that she trusted me in preparing the traditional dishes!!
The spirit of Eid in me was kind of missing. But because it has become accustomed to me, I felt that it felt right doing what I usually do. Usually the night before Eid, I'd be up washing the kitchen floor until really late (usually until 4 am). But this year, I managed to get all done before 2 am (I did skip the washing the kitchen floor and just mopped it since it was still clean from the previous wash).
Even though everything was settled ahead of time compared to previous years, I was exhausted and only went to be at 3 am. Woke up for Subuh prayers and wanted to just doze a bit before the Eid prayers. But guess what? I kind of went completely back to sleep until 8.15am! And the Eid prayers was due at 8.30 am! Dang! I missed the Eid prayers.
This year's Eid celebration was a bit different from previous years since now I have a very cheeky little nephew and an adorable niece. I also drove to Malacca (my mom's hometown) which usually my dad does after the Friday prayers and drove back home after Maghrib. I was indeed exhausted since after arriving, I went straight to bed (I actually intended to take a shower first, but due to exhaustion, I just climbed into my bed).
There.. a bit about my Eid celebration. This year, as usual, I took pictures of my uncle's family and my brother's family. Oh.. suddenly I remembered that I did not take any pictures of myself, my mum and dad this year. Well, maybe some other day though.
Selamat Hari Raya to all!!!
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Am i really never good enough for you?
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Thursday, December 31, 2009
♥ Goodbye 2009, Welcome 2010....
2009 has reached the end. This evening, as the sun sets, will be the end of the sunshine for 2009. As the clock strikes midnight, a new year has begun. Time flies sooo fast. I can't believe that it'll be 2010 in just a couple of hours. I feel as though 2009 has just arrived. And yet, it has reached it's end.
This year started with fun and excitement after being able to continue my studies abroad which has been my dream since I was little. Having the dream of my life come true (even though not at the time that I wanted to - meaning the dream to continue studies abroad) was kind of an achievement for me. And at the time too, I kind of took the opportunity to gather my thoughts and mend my broken heart which I shoved waaayy back of my brain (hahaha.. like it's true).
I became more independent, stronger and found the little kid in me again after having it being locked for sooo long. This year also I traveled to countries I have only dreamed of going to, where some of them I never thought that I could go to! This year also gave me the chance to meet wonderful people along the way and supported be and cheered me up through my ups and downs. And this year also, I managed to prove myself to my own self.
There were times that I wished that what happened, should have been the other way around. I nearly gave up. There were the down days and I kept it all to myself, waiting it to burst and pull me down to the lowest level. But I am grateful to have wonderful friends around me and my family to support me and cheer me up when I feel down.
Alhamdulillah, 2009 has been a wonderful journey all together. The down times have been hard, where I did hit rock bottom, but managed to held my head high and climb back from the bottom with of course the wonderful people around me and with the blessing from the Almighty.
This day, the last day of 2009 is my mum's 56th birthday. Happy birthday Mama.. Love you sooo much and I hope that I have made you proud.
Just a couple of hours till a new year starts. I wish that next year will be better than this year. Goodbye 2009 and Hello 2010.
This year started with fun and excitement after being able to continue my studies abroad which has been my dream since I was little. Having the dream of my life come true (even though not at the time that I wanted to - meaning the dream to continue studies abroad) was kind of an achievement for me. And at the time too, I kind of took the opportunity to gather my thoughts and mend my broken heart which I shoved waaayy back of my brain (hahaha.. like it's true).
I became more independent, stronger and found the little kid in me again after having it being locked for sooo long. This year also I traveled to countries I have only dreamed of going to, where some of them I never thought that I could go to! This year also gave me the chance to meet wonderful people along the way and supported be and cheered me up through my ups and downs. And this year also, I managed to prove myself to my own self.
There were times that I wished that what happened, should have been the other way around. I nearly gave up. There were the down days and I kept it all to myself, waiting it to burst and pull me down to the lowest level. But I am grateful to have wonderful friends around me and my family to support me and cheer me up when I feel down.
Alhamdulillah, 2009 has been a wonderful journey all together. The down times have been hard, where I did hit rock bottom, but managed to held my head high and climb back from the bottom with of course the wonderful people around me and with the blessing from the Almighty.
This day, the last day of 2009 is my mum's 56th birthday. Happy birthday Mama.. Love you sooo much and I hope that I have made you proud.
Just a couple of hours till a new year starts. I wish that next year will be better than this year. Goodbye 2009 and Hello 2010.
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Am i really never good enough for you?
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Friday, January 25, 2008
♥ Double joy.. double happiness
Remember my previous post about gearing up for the exams and how I wish I would just pass the exams? Well guess what, I did pass with quite good scores! Alhamdulillah... I just couldn't be happier than that.
And on the same day, my sister-in-law gave birth to a healthy son. I am now officially an aunty! (which reminds me that I'm getting old and feel like I want a baby of my own *sigh*)
Anyway, can't wait to hold little nephew in my arms when he gets back after his mum's confinement period.
And on the same day, my sister-in-law gave birth to a healthy son. I am now officially an aunty! (which reminds me that I'm getting old and feel like I want a baby of my own *sigh*)
Anyway, can't wait to hold little nephew in my arms when he gets back after his mum's confinement period.
Am i really never good enough for you?
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Monday, December 31, 2007
♥ Happy New Year!!!
The last day of 2007. A lot has passed and I know that this year has been a hectic year. i have been under a lot of stress and pressure. But as the end comes around, I've got to know that 2008 will bring a ray of hope to my life - Insya-Allah.
Anyway, today is my mum's birthday. I spent the whole day finding the suitable present for my mum. And I spent the whole day intending to do some window shopping but I just can't resist the temptation.
Happy Birthday Ma...
Anyway, today is my mum's birthday. I spent the whole day finding the suitable present for my mum. And I spent the whole day intending to do some window shopping but I just can't resist the temptation.
Happy Birthday Ma...
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Am i really never good enough for you?
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Sunday, October 14, 2007
♥ Satu Hari di Hari Raya...
I know most of you are still on holiday, but I just wanted to share this Raya's incident in a song. Sing it with the M.Nasir's tune of Suatu Hari di Hari Raya.
Suatu Hari Di Hari Raya
Satu hari di Hari Raya
Tahun 2007 tahun jadinya
Aku sangka biasa sahaja
Rupanya ada satu peristiwa
Yang mungkin tak dapat kulupa
Satu hari di Hari Raya
Aku cadang nak bergaya
Pakai baju dan kasut raya
Siap make-up muka agar ceria
Maklumlah hari ini Hari Raya
Satu hari di Hari Raya
Satu keluarga ziarahi pusara
Arwah adinda tercinta
Yang telah pergi mengadap-Nya
Sudah 16 tahun lamanya
Satu hari di Hari Raya
Tiba di pusara arwah adinda
Dengan kasut tumit tinggi raya
Tumitnya halus fesyen semasa
Tak kusangka jadi peristiwa
Satu hari di hari raya
Sewaktu orang sedang berdoa
Aku bertinggung di pusara
Dengan tidak semena-mena
Aku tergolek di tepinya
Sungguh malu tidak terkira
Satu hari di Hari Raya
Dengan kejadian yang tidak terduga
Ibu, ayah adik tertawa
Tak kusangka
Mungkin ramai lagi dapat menyaksikannya
Ku jatuh tergolek seperti buah nangka
Satu hari di Hari Raya
Satu hari di Hari Raya
Satu hari di Hari Raya...
Okay.. for those out there not understanding a bit of the song AND the event that happened, here's the english version (am I being too imaginative that I have readers out there who are not Malay speaking/understand Malay Language? Well, let's just ASSUME I do have readers from all over the world.. hehehe..)
It's a tradition on Eid that we visit the grave to recite doa for the members of the family that has passed away. In my case, I lost my brother (Aja) 16 years ago (I was 13 and my late brother was 10) due to an accident on his way back from Friday prayers. We were close since we were just 3 years apart. Back then, I only grew up with 2 brothers. The youngest was born when I was 11 and the difference between Aja and the youngest (Ashraf) is 8 years.
I don't want to get all sad here since sometimes I'd cry and feel gloomy remembering the day of the accident, which apparently happened a day before my 13th birthday and his last words before the accident still remain in my head. What I can say is that he is the most loveable person one can ever meet.
Okay, back to the incident that happened yesterday. We were getting ready to go back to Malacca - my mom's hometown, a tradition we do every Eid. We would stop by the cemetery to visit my late brother's grave and recite the doa before heading the highway.
I was in my baju kurung and I had my face all glowing with the make-up I was obsessed with 2-3 months back. I planned to wear my new stilettos and there, all ready, we headed for the cemetery.
As I entered the grounds, I noticed that the soil was a bit damp. I guess yesterday it rained causing the dampness, but the day was beautiful and just nice - not too hot as it was already 10.30 am. So, we arrived at my brother's tomb and we all squatted to recite the doa.
I squat down to recite the doa with my family. After a few minutes, I felt the left heel of my stilettos sinking in the damp soil. I kind of lost balance and tried groping for something to gain my balance. But I guess I found nothing. There and then, I fell tumbling on the ground landing on my new baju kurung! Not just did I tumble and fell; I kind of looked like humpty-dumpty, who sat on the wall, having a great fall! I kind of rolled over at the cemetery. And the best part was that it was kind of full with families paying their tributes to the lost ones on Eid! I thought my family did not notice the fall, but when I had to roll over to get up, I found them laughing hysterically at me in a polite kind of way. Luckily, the graveyard wasn't that hilly, because I think that I would be rolling down the hill if it was!
My dad kind of joked saying that my late brother (down there) also laughed at me, seeing his only sister had a great fall this year while visiting his grave. We kind of had to take some time to calm ourselves down from the laughter. We continued reciting the doa and I noticed some heads turning and smiling while passing us. I made a straight face since I knew that it was because of the incident. I had to hold Ashraf's hand to get up (just in case the heels sinked again and I'd lost balance, AGAIN!)
In the car, we continued laughing and my dad started singing the Suatu Hari di Hari Raya song with the lyrics changed to resembling what happened. And he said that it was hilarious seeing someone tumbling over the grave. Luckily it wasn't 'someone' or 'something' pulling from below!
Well, that's my story. So, how was your Raya?
p/s: I'd really appreciate it if friends who know me in person, not to tell the story with my real name. It's kind of embarrassing.
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Am i really never good enough for you?
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Sunday, May 06, 2007
♥ And at last, the day has arrived...
1000 tokens for guests - made by ehem..ehem.. ME. :-)After being extremely busy for my brother's reception, I can now say that I am relieved. After all the rushing back from work and then to Nilai 3 and rushing back home before sunset, I can now relax and resume my old life where weekends are spent at home or shopping (window shopping, that is) and nights in front of the TV are not spent with eyes elsewhere than the set itself. I mean I have been rushing here and there and at nights, I'd still be in front of the TV with all the towels to decorate for the guests token and the hantaran. I'd stay up until I just can't open my eyes anymore to stay awake (and that will be around 1 am).
Token for kids
p/s: More pics here
Am i really never good enough for you?
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Sunday, March 18, 2007
♥ Wedding ceremonies...
Just a sneak preview of what I have been doing lately.
10th March 2007
Selamat pengantin baru Fida & Sham. Moga kekal bahagia ke anak cucu.
17th March 2007
Anyway, everything went well. My brother has moved on in a different phase with only one lafaz of the akad. I didn't take any pictures since we were the family members of the groom and it seemed inappropriate. Not to worry since there was a photographer present at the bride's house. I will just have to wait the pictures from their side.
Selamat pengantin baru Abang & Inn. And Inn, welcome to the family.
p/s: Yesterday was only the solemnization ceremony. The reception at the bride's side will be in the end of April and the following week will be the groom's side. That's why I said in my previous entry that I'll be busy till May. :-)
10th March 2007
Fida & Sham
Selamat pengantin baru Fida & Sham. Moga kekal bahagia ke anak cucu.
17th March 2007
All the hantaran
The dowry in the form of a rose bouquet and the wedding ring.
Anyway, everything went well. My brother has moved on in a different phase with only one lafaz of the akad. I didn't take any pictures since we were the family members of the groom and it seemed inappropriate. Not to worry since there was a photographer present at the bride's house. I will just have to wait the pictures from their side.
Selamat pengantin baru Abang & Inn. And Inn, welcome to the family.
p/s: Yesterday was only the solemnization ceremony. The reception at the bride's side will be in the end of April and the following week will be the groom's side. That's why I said in my previous entry that I'll be busy till May. :-)
Am i really never good enough for you?
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