The " Bunga Api "........

Today is the 6th day of Hari Raya . 6th Syawal 1429 Hijrah too .



Part of my mind is still in Miri where my children and I had spent our Hari Raya recently . For my children , Hari Raya must be celebrated in the kampong . A time for them to meet their cousins , aunties , uncles and of course my parents . A time for bonding too with all .

A time to create memories for them . Wherever they may be , my father's house in the kampong is there awaiting them .



Oh sure they had lots of fun ...especially when once upon a time these were in abundance and cheap . Hari Raya is not complete without playing with the " bunga api " .




How I would be edgy and on alert each time they played with these . Tendency for them to get overboard and started to play " rough " with these was there if not supervised .Hey , Hari Raya is a joyous occasion ...its not the time for one to be spending in the hospital bed .



As they grew up ,these were slowly being put aside . I'm sure their times of playing with these lingers in their minds .



It did for me . That memory of me playing with the " bunga api " like the above is still etched in my mind . Of running with a sparkler in my hand , of just watching it spurting out bright sparks in the dark night added so much happiness to a little girl .


Thanks Bapak ....for being there to create memories .

I'm Back .......

Can't believe I'm back home at Farmer's River ( Sg. Petani ) . Had arrived last night , reaching the door steps of my house at 11pm . Yes , felt like I was dreaming ...spending Hari Raya in Miri with the rest of the family .




Going for a trip means clothes to be packed ....a bag each for us . Then there was the goodies bag for members of the family . Then there was the last minute sweeping and moping up of the house ...then checking all the electrical appliances were switched off ....so many tasks to do before each trip .




Upon coming back , there was the unpacking to be done .Once sorted out , a mountain of clothes to be washed ............mainly dear hubby's clothes . This raya he was unable to make the trip as he had to be at work .



Then I realised my washing machine ...again ..." meragam "......just when I needed it most .

Sigh !! I packed all the clothes again ...this time into big plastic bags ...and off I went to the laundry shop . Costs me RM22 to have those clothes washed ....will be picking it up tonight .

Beautiful Day

0810am . Sunday the 21st September . The 21st day of fasting in the month of Ramadhan 1429H .




My birthday too .




Hubby said " Happy Birthday " as he arrived home after his midnight shift .



So here's a cake for me ....hehe .... a picture I downloaded .


I'm at my table in my room . The curtains are apart , leaving the day curtains as it is to filter out the sun's rays . Generally and on most days ...I would not be doing this as the sun's rays are too strong ; not only does it makes my working area hot , it hurts my eyes too when looking at the computer screen . So all curtains would be drawn .

Today , the sun's rays are not that bright ....neither hot nor cold and the day is beautiful . Very peaceful . Lots of chirping sounds from the birds adding charm to the morning calmness . How great ALLAH SWT is to show us his creations .

Most mornings there would be plenty of people taking a morning stroll or walk . Somehow , I didn't see anyone today . My neighbor's two rottweilers are in a good mood too .Not barking their heads away should anything attract their attention . They barked at me too when I happened to be outside to put away my rubbish in the can . How I wish these dogs are as good as today . How my skins crawl when they barked and showed their teeth . How ugly they look when they do that . I'm just terrified that they would break loose someday .




Anyway , here's a happy and beautiful day to everyone out there .