Drizzling Saturday. Every Saturday, visiting hair salon is a routine. There are a few things that I appreciate; facial, hair salon and massage. I may look simple and just like any typical makcik but I take great pride of my skin, beauty and health. It will be great if I am a fashionista but I am more comfortable in shirt, cotton blouse, denim and slippers or sneakers. Going to beauty salon is amazing because I get to catch on my sleep as I am pampered. It is not cheap but this luxury is really hard to let go. All these have to diminish as I enter student's life. It will be probably back to the days of DIY; eggs, yoghurt...

Today, my school is having this donation drive at Toa Payoh East CC. We dropped by before leaving for our hair appointment. I got my hands hennaed and we played a couple of games. I told my husband, we should play snooker or pool soon since it had been ages since we got married. I think I still have it in me but I am not sure if I can beat my husband. I am a competitive player and a sore loser.




Below is our very own Stompers and some of them are my students and dancers. At times, I feel it was only yesterday they entered the school and I scolded them or played pranks on them. They are wonderful kids and frankly, it is not easy leaving. I am trying to numb myself at times, my way of defending my heart. I even have the thought of not attending Teacher's Day celebration because I just do not want to reveal my feelings. It probably will not be fair to the kids but again, what if the kids do not give a damn. I am just so embarassing.

The Stompers.

It is really sweet that these kids are willing to dress up as superheroes to promote the event. Wonderful kids that will be graduating soon.

The bears made by teachers to raise fund for our students. The bear at the top with gorgeous rocker curls is made by me. He is a Mat Rock bear. Alhamdulillah, he made it to the auction as there are a few who want to own it.

The day ended with a family centered Kenduri at our neighbour's place. My heart almost break when Kak Noris said to her relative that she will not have a neighbour anymore. We may not be neighbours Kak Noris but we definitely going to be close and in touch. I promise.

the paces in life

This is breakfast on Sunday morning. Red velvet topped with thick cream cheese frosting by Pastry Galleria is a luxury and priviledge by my brother's fiancee. So far the best red velvet I tasted and how I wish that they will have another red velvet workshop before I leave Sg. Perhaps if I can get like 20 interested individuals, they do not mind conducting another workshop during Ramadhan. I will try asking around.

My brother got engaged to my mother's look-a-like eventually after almost 7 years of relationship. Hence, the delicious cupcake that I got to taste courtesy of his fiancee. Marriage is amazing because your family just grow. From a sister that I have always have a love-hate relationship to another two sisters. From an individual who used to be care-free ( this is no panty liner) to a more grounded family  person who treasures friendship and people. I am still a sceptic and individualistic but not as bad as before. After the death of my brother in law and losing touch with my one month old sister in law, I am all thankful for my sister, sister in law as well as Frana. Little Iza is also a blessing to the girl power that miraculously encourages me to begin a family. Just that, it still has to wait just for a while. I hope that when I come back to Sg, I will be at least 3 months pregnant. I really want to hold my own children, raise them as well as Allah permits and witness them turn into fine responsible adults. We have almost enter into 6 years of marriage and I really hope 7 will be our lucky number, the blessed one.

Two months more and Insya-Allah, we will be welcoming our first nephew and London as part of our home. There are still a lot to settle here and most importantly, finding a good samaritan who can take care of our Bibi and Bang Bang for a year. These are our two earlier commitment and it is not easy to leave them. However, I am responsible of building a better life for my family as well as them. Ya Allah, ketemukanlah kami dengan orang yang baik dan sanggup menjaga kucing-kucing kami dengan baik.

 Bibi watching National Geographic Channel from her box.