The loss of our cousin

On the Dec 22, 2010 we had a very sad news of the loss of Pakcik Omar's only daughter, Nurul. The moment my dad told me the news, I was stunned and just couldn't believe it's true. My heart felt something.. Something that I can't really describe hw it was. I just felt sad.. I know she's the only daughter of 4 siblings. She had 3 brother and she's the youngest. I couldn't imagined how her parent (my uncle and auntie) shall bear the loss of their beloved daughter.

We were shocked, the whole family didn't know how to react. It was so sudden.. The cause? - the horrible accident, hit and run. I don't want to describe the details, cz we are now still grieving the loss of our beloved cousin.

No one knows why bad things happen to those so innocent and whose life has hardly begun. For now it will have to remain the painful mystery that it is. Losses like this can make us challenge our faith; however, this is precisely the time when our faith needs to be its strongest. I am praying that our faith will help us, especially our uncle n aunt, get through this very difficult time and help us to know that God's purpose, whatever it may be, is at work. I pray that we will find the strength to get us through our grief and sadness.

Innailillahiwainnalillahirajioun. To Allah we belong and to Him we shall return.

Sophie and the little horses - Last May, Summer holidays

Cuti-cuti 2010 - Dhaka

First question I've asked to my sister, Angah was "What? Takder tempat lain ke kena posting? Org Bangla sebok dtg cni, Angah plak nak pegi sana?" Then, we laughed... It's totally true!! I'm not sure whether she can survive but she did. Angah is staying in Dhaka now as my BIL posted to this new venture by Celcom, Axiata. I wished he could be posted to somewhere nearer or nicer places.. but u know.. work is work.. no one could say NO unless you quit..




But, i know Dhaka is not bad at all.. despite of what you've seen from the magazines, tvs or other media, my sister told me that there are several attractions for you to visit. Not to mention about places to shop.. definitely make the ladies damn crazy about textiles, beadings, children's apparels, men's apparel.. All of this because of the cheap labor in Bangladesh, which he imported clothes or apparel manufactured there.. Same goes to Indonesia and China. That why you can find lots of Fo in Bandung and Jakarta.. even there is no proper FO as in Bandung, but it's also easy to find cheap clothes in Dhaka.. sumwhere in... ouh forgot the name.. i just remembered one area..yes..Gulshan 2..


Anyways, last March we went there to visit Angah n family plus to shop and visit some places. But then several plans have been canceled due to tight schedule. We were there for 4-5 days only and it's definitely fun, enjoyable and memorable. The visit reminded me of Pakistan, which I went to Islamabad 5 years ago to visit Hubby (that time he's still a BF). Same thing happens in Indonesia as well. Lots of beggars especially on traffic area. Everything seems poor and messy, you may see those people look haggard even in their early age because of the oeverwork or life in stress. If you were there, I bet you must be thinking that you're grateful enough to live in Malaysia. In Bangladesh, they are still maintaining the 'kasta' system, which the poorer people would remain poor I would say. It was definitely made us feel sad to see all those poor people, .. bBt, Angah has told me the same thing that Hubby said to me once ago in Islamabad, "don't give it to them, unless there are no other else". Why? there are too many reason.. syndicate, encourage other beggars, etc.. and many more. Anyhow, the sympathy not only for the people.. but the whole thing...

So alhamdulillah, despite of these sadness things, we were happy with the tours. Mostly tiring with our usual activities of shopping but it was worth the single cent u paid. But, above all.. the best part was, not only we have met our beloved niece and nephew, Alisa and Akiff but we also knew some people which introduced by Angah.. very lovely people esp. Puan Hajah Latifah, a wife of Brunei Embassy and not to mention some party and shopping!! We had a several shopping trip. 1st trip, we decided to tag along with other frens of Angah, and that time Sophie joined to shop. Lots of places and we bought a lot.. Esp. for Hubby and Sophie. Mine..only some textiles... 2nd trip, Garage sale.. 1st trial of leaving Sophie with the maid and Alisa n Akiff. We decided to go without her since we saw her so tired on the 1st trip, plus she never understand what actually we were doing kan. Quite a bored trip i guess (for her). First few minutes we had a call from Alisa, which panicking when she saw Sophie's crying. After consulted by her Daddy, surprisingly she managed to handle Sophie. 3rd trip, another trip without Sophie and Alisa was proud about her 'achievement' on handling Sophie.. Bravo!! We also had custom made of suits since the tailor are well known by Angah and there were cheap with the tip top workmanship. Unbelievable!

OK.. dats all for the trip.. i can't think of what happened there but i assure you that was among the best trip we ever had. All the photos will be posted soon.

On July 2010, I've a department Teambuilding called "TIM Dynamic Converge" which successfully organised by us (TIM we-Care).. Alhamdulillah, all bosses and colleagues was enjoying all the activities.. Luckily Avillion have given full co-operation and gave a good services to us. Kudos to Avillion!! Btw, Niza and I decided to get additional 1 night stay in the hotel with the special rates given (special pun about RM400++ gaks melayang)..hehehe.. But, since we haven't gone to holiday in those past months, I thought it's better to have it with my family...plus it's Avillion!! Well, fun part was... Hubby had an 'awesome' experience while drove to PD with Sophie aside. HAHAHAHA!! I had a phone call from Hubby when he said that Sophie won't stop crying and insisted to not seat on her car seat. She's insisting to seat on her Daddy's lap even while driving. This happened when he was only an 1/2 hour away from PD (I think in Seremban's plaza toll). I knew Hubby sounded panic plus I won't be available to soothe Sophie but at least I tried talk to her over the phone... here are some of the conversation :

Me : "Sophie.. Hi sayang.."

Sophie : "uhuhu..sob..sob.. Mommy...uwaaaa!!!" cont. to cry..

Me : Hey honey.. mommy's here... do you want to see me? of course you do right? so please.. please let Daddy drives so you can meet me here.."

Sophie : " uhuuhu..sob..sob..."

Me : OK.. I promise you.. I will be right here when you arrived ok?? please just go and sit, please Sophie.. Please..."

Then, she kept cont to weep.. and I.. couldn't think of anything, just hoping Hubby managed to get here.. and at the same time... I was a bit panic.

However, surprisingly about 1/2 hour later, Hubby called and asked me to get Sophie at Hotel lobby. OMG!! I was so happy and speechless.. I ran to get her, felt wanna cry and kept saying thanks to her for being a good girl... i was relieved..

Beach walk at Sunday morning...

Feeding-the-Pet... she's enjoying with the bunnies
She's even touching them.. Geram kot tgk bulu2 tu

feeding the rooster

Ok.. i myself don't have the guts to hold that rooster
Tgk la tu.. relax jer dia peluk ayam tu..

swimming time.. as usual.. took longer than planned cz Sophie didn't want to...

Sophie's not so new toys

After we had our bonuses, as we took a 'pledge' to buy some educational toys for her (even I swear to you that some the toys given during her birthday still too many). I made some research and thought that these would make her life more exciting in our home.

Tag Junior by LeapFrog.. bought by Mommy

This bought by Daddy

so thrilled to get on her new bike, but kaki still x sampai to that paddles..hahaha!!

And this bought by Daddy since she really loved to play the slide in Aunt Elly's house