Makan-Makan Marathon

These last few days we were having non-stop ‘makan-makan’ session. It started from the coffee morning till dinner. I love the get-together n the food but what I can’t bear is me who keep stuffing my tummy with all these delicious food. Then plus with me who had temporary disconnected myself with any exercise n work out. It just made everything worst. I am now had putting up my weight!!

I kept telling n motivating myself, it’s ok… don’t worry. Once I settle down back in Malaysia I will have to change my diet n really do something to my bloating body. Meanwhile.. let’s enjoy eating.. Yeeehaaahh…

This afternoon we were invited for lunch at Hj Amin’s house. Of course rice plus lauk-lauk kampong. Memang menyelerakan. Then for dinner at Oja’s house, soto n nasi ayam plus yummy deserts. Thumbs up to Oja. Your nasi ayam n soto were so good.

And big thanks for the ‘surprise’ cake. Nasib baik tak tujuh tingkat! Or else we’ll be like CT n Dato K. Then I have to sing a song for my hubby. Peluklah daku… Hehehehe.. Anyway thank you so much for everything. Thanks friends.

Maybe my words are not good enough to express what I feel. But I n family really appreciate what you guys have done. I bet I can never find a crowd like u all anywhere in the world. For this last four days I really hope that we can see n spend time together.

So.. back to ‘makan-makan’ the invitation list still go on… Tomorrow we’ll have lunch at Razak’s house then follow by dinner from Hamzah. Then on Saturday night, me n hubby will treat u guys our last ‘makan-makan’ together. That’s the penutup ok…

p/s: I was busy eating till I forgot to snap more photos. So this time no 'human being' pictures!

10 THINGS

I should have done while I am in Oman......

1. Learn to speak Arabic – I wanted to do this on the first day I landed in Oman. I kept postponing it until today n now regret!
   
2. Learn to make Arabic Bread
   
3. Learn to play tennis
   
4. Learn how to swim
   
5. Learn n liking wearing scarf like local does
   
6. Dare to eat lamb n camel meat
   
7. Acquittance more with local people
   
8. Convoy driving to Saudi Arabia
   
9. Travel to more Middle East country
   
10. Explore more adventurous activities in Oman

The Memories

Yesterday morning I went to the house that I’ve not been for so long. It’s the house that I used to go almost everyday. The first time when I walked into the house, it reminds me a lot about the person that I used to visit. Kakak Jamaliah, the wife to Arwah Professor Iskandar.

I think the last time I went there was about 4 months ago. Currently it’s Udik, Laila plus Nazri who are staying at the house. When I looked at the living room it reminds me about Prof who used to sit there watching TV. Then the bedroom where I used to see Kakak lying down when she was sick.

When she had recovered n be able to sit on the wheel chair, I used to chat with her at the second living room. That’s our favourite place. Now I realized that I missed her. She’s just like a big sister to me n not too much if I said that she’s also like my mom.

Laila n Udik have another 4 months to be in Oman to finish their study. I feel sorry for them. They used to have their dad n mom around but now only both of them struggle on their own at another part of the world. Hopefully they will be stronger n success in their coming final exam.

Arwah told us the character about each of his children. He even had plans n dreams for them. Now he’s not around anymore n I do hope that his children will continue whatever their dad had plan for them. May they achieve whatever they are planning n doing.

Now Kakak is staying with Uci n Pidin at their house in Subang Jaya. I will surely pay her a visit once I get back to Malaysia.. I know that she’s lonely. Arwah always called me to accompany Kakak when he’s not around. Insyaalah I will find a time to spend more time with her.

Life is short. We don’t know when our turn is. I always pray to Allah if He wants to take me, let all my children at least grown up n can be on their own. Tapi kita hanya merancang. Segalanya masih di kuasa dan kehendakNYA.

Zillion Thanks to Qayyum

This evening we received a ‘parcel of charm’ from our dearest Qayyum. Thanks a lot Qayyum. When my hubby brought it back home that big box n telling us that all of this from him, we were all very excited.

Nabila n Hakeem got for themselves a set of Princess Disney n Buzz Lightyear pyjamas. They were so excited n immediately put it on! As for Nadira, she was so thrilled with her Victoria’s Secret toiletries set. Kena rajin mandi lah lepas ni..

As for myself.. I was so touched to open mine - Coach purse. Million thanks. I was screaming joyful when I saw it, sungguh terharu n without I realized tears was in my eyes. I like the ‘I’ key chain thingy that’s attached to the purse. Cool Qayyum.. And for Uncle Zul, he loves the tie so much. He’s gonna wear that at his new place.

Qayyum is a son to our dearest family friend (Haji n Rohaya). He’s now studying in Nashville, Tennessee, US. I’ve know him since he’s a little boy when we were in Miri. He's now grown up to a handsome guy. He’s just like a son to us. He’s a proud of the family. A brilliant n gifted child.

Qayyum, I always hear good things about u from your mom. She is really proud of you. Aunty pun tumpang sekaki.. I wish you all the best n success in whatever you do. Thanks for the very thoughtful of you n all the trouble to mail the parcel. We really appreciated it. Insyaalah diizinkan Tuhan kita berjumpa lagi. Take care.

Shopping in Dubai

I was away for the last two days. We drove down to Dubai. This was our last trip ‘drive-down’ to Dubai. But this time we were going our family alone – not convoying group as usual. Sadly ah... Others couldn’t join. Dubai is currently having a Dubai Shopping Festival. So it was crazy sale everywhere there.

As usual we departed early in the morning. We then stopped at our usual spot to have our breakfast – nasi lemak. No.. they don’t have shop selling that. I cooked n packed it. We then arrived Dubai at our Hotel around 1pm. After solat n have a quick rest we went to Wafi City. Our intention is to drop by at the Planet Hollywood to get some t-shirts. Unfortunately they are not selling t-shirts at the moment! Frust je all my kids n Dhaniah..

After that we went to Naif Souq n were there till 10.00pm. The next day we cruised around the city taking photos n then had lunch at Emirates Mall. After that we hopped to another mall – Diera City Centre. We were there till 11.45pm. The mall closed at 12.00pm but I was so surprised to see still many people busied shopping till late hours.

We drove back to Oman today n arrived around 5pm. I don’t know when I will have the opportunity to go to Dubai again. But if this will be my last trip here, I had really enjoyed every time I spent there. Since I stayed in Oman, I had been to Dubai more than ten times. It’s a modern city with drastic development. One can’t believe that in the middle of the deserts u can see the amazing sky scrappers rising up everywhere like mushrooms. That not to mention with the modern n advance facilities, plan n ideas that they have here. It’s amazing.

Tonite I am busying washing all my clothes n packing up some things as tomorrow part of my ‘helping machine’ will be taking away….

The Day

Today is 13th February. Tarikh ‘keramat’ for me. The date that I will always remember. On this my special day ehemm… if I were to list what I want, surely it will be a very long long list.

I guess I am not the only women in the world who loves surprises, fantasies n desires. And I guess I am not the only one who’s always hoping n dreaming of something that probably unreachable.

I’ve been thru a lot during my past. But I never regrets. I even be thankful to Allah of what I have now. I believe in fate. Whatever happens in my life has already been arranged by Allah S.W.T. It’s already destined for me.

Alhamdullillah We made it even though there were lots of hitch n glitch along the way. I will never stop praying to Allah that He will always protect what we have now.

To my other half, my best friend, my life partner n my soul mate – I love u n will always love u even on the worst days.. Happy Anniversary.

Hakeem's Farewell Party

Later on after finished with Nabila’s Sports Day I went to buy a cake for Hakeem’s party. Today I made a farewell party for Hakeem n his friends at school. We stopped by to get the food at MC Donald then.

Once arrived at Hakeem’s school – Bright Beginning Nursery I saw all the tables had been arranged nicely for the party. The kids were all excited to see the full box of MC Donald Happy Meal. We gathered about 28 children for the party. The kids loved the food n cake so much.

Bright Beginning is the first school for Nabila. She entered there when she was 4 years old. When she goes to BSM, Hakeem then entered the school. I like the teacher n the environment in that school. I even recommended a few Malaysians to send their kids there.

I know Hakeem will miss his friends n teachers there. Well.. according to his teacher.. Hakeem always comes to school with a happy n big smile. His teacher, Miss Debbie will surely miss his big grin!