I took leave yesterday, knowing that I’ll be tired after the trip to Penang. The aftermath was a li’l pampering and some santapan rohani (translate: spa and menganyam ketupat at A’che Spa). Had the pleasure of meeting Zara Hani, Zureen’s 5 month’s old princess.
She is so adowable!! :o)
..I wondered how I managed to clean the whole house and yet have a dirty and untidy car. Hmm..my bad!
Ouch..that really hurts!
Soooo…I’m wondering if Hiro Nakamura would be able to tell me whether I’ll be in Kelantan or Penang this CNY hols! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! (not funny!)
Oh well, have a joyous and prosperous year and Gong Xi Fa Cai chums!!
The basket meant for "clothes to iron" is FINALLY empty! Yeay!!
I intend to curse and write endless expletives in this blog yesterday when I heard there was a possible sabotage from one unfavourable person. Alhamdulillah, doa orang-orang yang teraniaya sangat makbul (hehehe!) and I believe our superior recognised a relevant and better job when he saw one.
Received a text message at about 11.00 p.m. yesterday stating that I had to go to the office. SIGH! But then again, having things your way was not only a consolation price but also PRICELESS!!
A thousand apologies to my other-half for having to wait a long 3 hours whilst I made the amendments today. But he’s back, so… YEAY!!
Thaipusam holiday timetable:
6.30 a.m.: Wake up for Subuh prayers. Was so tempted to go back to sleep but house chores awaits. DAMN!
6.45 a.m. - 8.30 a.m.: Sweeping and mopping.
8.30 a.m.: Faiq woke up. Let him watch t.v while I bathed. Ready to go to Dadima’s house for breakfast.
8.45 a.m.: On the way to Dadima’s house, heard on the radio that Heath Ledger died at the age of 28. Cause of death: Drug overdose. May be suicide. What a shame! He is one of my favourite actors. DARN!
9.00 a.m.: Breakfast at Dadima’s. Puri & Chapatti with keema. Yummers!
10 a.m.: Bathed Faiq. Waited for Rafiq to return from his 40km cycling escapade around Putrajaya.
11.45 a.m.: Left Dadima’s house. Went to Aden’s sister’s house in Bandar Tun Hussein Onn.
1.30 p.m.: Arrived at home. Rafiq and Faiq are yet to arrive. Sweep and mop me room.
2.00 p.m.: Angkat kain jemuran, fold ‘em and ironing chores. Loads of ‘em. Sheesh!!
5.00 p.m.: Pack me bags for a 4 days 3 nights trip to D.U. Wash the bathroom & toilet.
HAPPY AND CONTENT IS THIS WOMAN BECAUSE HER HOUSE SMELLS OF AJAX FABULUSO!! YEAY!! TALK ABOUT LITTLE WONDERS!
6.30 p.m.: Sent Rafiq to the Bandar Tasik Selatan ERL Station. Headed to D.U.
8.30 p.m.: Made our way to my bro’s house for dinner cum Mama’s 81st birthday. The menu: mushroom soup, roast chicken, mashed potatoes, minty+ lemony soda, grapes, birthday cake and tea.
11.00 p.m.: Balik rumah and put Faiq to sleep. He dozed off almost immediately, alhamdulillah.
Missing my other-half :o(
Two excellent news to start my Monday:
1. Chong Wei won the Malaysian Open’s Men’s Singles; and
2. Thaipusam was declared a public holiday for KL & Putrajaya!
Woohoo! Yippee!! I’m elated!!
The preparation day started on 4 Jan 2008. Unfortunately, I couldn’t take leave because I had a meeting in the morning. Bought Faiq’s baju Melayu, sampin and songkok at Alamanda and then went to pick 
up the bakul mas kahwin and bunga mas kahwin from Zavina in Taman Mesra. Kudos to her, she did a fantastic job! Sent her to a service centre in Balakong to pick up her dad’s car, drove back to AD to pack my stuff and Faiq’s. By the time I picked up Faiq from the nursery, it was almost 5 p.m. Reached D.U. at about 5.30 p.m. Some of my relatives were already there filling the chocs in the bekas bunga telur. Drove mom to Taman Tun to pick up some stuff, was supposed to pick up more stuff but it started raining cats and zebras and elephants and dogs at about 6 p.m. So I helped out in the bunga telur department untuil Faiq started crying coz ada selumbar termasuk dalam kaki dia. Aunty Leela, my siblings and I were practically wrestling with him to get it out but to no avail. Our relatives left after maghrib and sometime after that, my bro, my sis in-law together with her sister and mom came to help out with the hantaran. 
My sister in-law brought the sireh junjung she made. She too did an excellent job, it was so beautiful and has a nice scent..a combination of red roses and jasmine.
I am not that creative with gubahan and all so I leave it to my sis in-law to do the gubahan on the bekas cincin. Helped out mana yang terdaya. At about 9.30 p.m., upon realising that we will never succeed in taking out the selumbar, I brought Faiq to the clinic. There was another wrestling session there. He was screaming and crying and kicking (my li’l man is very strong!) and finally after 
going through that ordeal, selumbar telah berjaya dikeluarkan. When we reached home at about 10 p.m., my uncle and aunt came as well. Couldn’t help much as I had to take care of Faiq. By the time he slept, it was almost midnight. I iron our clothes and went to lala land at almost 1 a.m.
Alhamdulillah, on 5 January 2008, at approximately 9.30 a.m., my younger brother, G, telah selamat diijabkabulkan dengan Haslina. I still remember him telling me about him fancying her. They were engaged on 8 January 2006. And today, she is my sister.
Welcome to the family, Ina! :o)
I can’t believe I have to drag my @s$ to the office after 1 week of eternal bliss!! Sigh..
My leave started on Wednesday, on the eve of Eid Adha. I was in D.U at the time so did nothing much. Decided to pick Rafiq from the airport. In the evening, he kept calling to inform that his flight was delayed. He only arrived at 10 p.m. That was when we saw the heavy traffic on the highway and thanked God we were on the other side of the road.
20 Dec 2007: Left for Dadima’s house at 7.45 p.m. Rafiq and the guys went for Eid prayers while the ladies stayed at home and set the table. Before we ate, kami bersalam-salaman 
dan bermaaf-maafan and Dada gave his khutbah. Rafiq took Faiq on a motorbike ride to see the korban near the surau. There were 8 cows to be slaughtered this year, alhamdulillah. Left for D.U at about 11 a.m. Uncle Jan’s family came to visit in the evening. Left D.U after Maghrib.
21 Dec 2007: Pavilion KL, here I come!! Took the opportunity to check out the latest shopping outlet in KL whilst Rafiq went for his interview. Not a good idea to shop with Faiq as I only managed to make a purchase in Body Shop whilst he tugged and pulled my tudung coz he refused to be carried. Even the Baskin & Robbins bribe didn’t work..sigh! Will make a point to go again in peace during my long break!
22 Dec 2007: Went over to Dadima’s for breakfast. Rafiq sent his car for service and played tennis. Cooked lunch, went back home to get our swimming attire, headed to Kak Tine’s condo. Had to wait a while as it started to rain when we arrived. Gi swimming, left condo after maghrib, went to pasar malam to buy YTF, dinner at Dadima’s and went back home whilst Rafiq contemplated whether he should do 26km cycling the next day.
23 Dec 2007: At 4.30 a.m…saw Rafiq getting ready for cycling. Woke up at 8 a.m. Had breakfast, lazed around until it was time to get ready for Emma’s birthday. As usual, Rafiq didn’t have any problem looking for the place. On the way to the place, we stopped for petrol and as Rafiq was about to go out to pay at the kiosk, Faiq said, "Babah, nak ikut you!!" Hahahaa…we laughed and laughed. It was so funny how "parotty" he has become since he started speaking. How fast my little man has grown :o)
It was a pleasure meeting up with Mazura as I haven’t seen her in ages and she looks good and radiant..just like a 4 months old pregnant woman should look :o) Was introduced to Zairin, ex-student of PPP ITM Shah Alam, who knew my ADIL classmates (another what a small world moment!!). Then it was a birthday party cum reunion for SMDU as Nizam (Mazura’s hubby) knew my juniors so berjejak kasih with Idayu, Fara Diba & Elly 
Nor. Mazura even commented, "Senang la ajak kau nih Yong. Mesti ada je orang yang kau kenal. Tak payah aku susah-susah nak layan kau!" Hahaha. By the time the A&W Bear arrived, Faiq dah nak balik (either he was tired or he was just plain scared of the bear..hahahaah!). Balik rumah..practically lepak :o)
24 Dec 2007: This is the day I became an evil mother because I sent Faiq to the nursery so that I could shop! I honestly fely guilty but there was no other way. Sorry Baby Mama. After sending Rafiq to Bukit Damansara’s Fitness First, went to fetch Dhirah at D.U. Baru laa boleh tengok all the shops one by one, go ga-ga over Tangs, various handbags, Coach, Juicy Couture & Thomas Sabo boutiques..sigh..the list could go on and on and on. Had brunch at The Loaf. 
Managed to shop for a few stuffs, thanks to K.Ida’s birthday voucher :o) Rafiq joined us for lunch. Then we went back to our house and picked up Faiq from the nursery. On the way to D.U, Rafiq stopped by his fave tailor in Bangsar to alter his pants (almaklumla, sekarang sumer seluar besar and dah longgar). It was raining cats and dogs when we reached TMC and TMC tu dah macam nak banjir..when I went out of the shop the water level was ankle deep OK! Stayed in D.U until after Maghrib, sampai rumah..watched Amazing Race and tido..
25 Dec 2007: Headed to Armanee Terrace for swimming whilst Rafiq played tennis. Headed to D.U..helped out in the kitchen for tea. Planned to go visit Rosh for Christmas but was really short of time. Meeting started at 4.30 p.m. Can’t believe my younger bro is getting married in 8 days time! Luckily Faiq was fast asleep so no disturbance during meeting. Got home at about 8.30 p.m. Dead tired but a holiday well spent!
Hope you guys had an excellent holiday too!
