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You can call me Noi! This blog consists of my thoughts. I am just a simple person with BIG dreams! Like the charcoal, hot pressure and extreme heat must be present in order to create a Diamond. I am in the exact same process.
Focusing on the positives this Eid / Welcoming Syawal / Selamat tinggal Ramadhan / Awesome awesome / Sleeping early / Mind power / Dear Moon / I pray for........... / Eagles belong to the sky / Unbelievable /
Updates on Eid celebrations / Thursday, September 24, 2009 @ 10:35 PM
Finally my updates are here. I was mentally and physically exhausted the pass 2 days but after having a good 6.5 hours of sleep, I really felt so much better and rejuvenated. I did not realise that a good night's sleep could do so much. Imagine all these time, I was actually sleep deprived??!! I could literally fall asleep anywhere and anytime, and yes during meeting too when the principal is talking!!
Not to worry, I will take better care of my health. Its just that life is so incredibly hectic and yesterday at work I was so depressed with the amount of paperwork waiting for me. I was really exhausted, just needed a break and it really was worrying when my heartbeat started beating really fast. I came home and collapsed on the sofa.
Anyway, bright side, this year the pictures are so much nicer than last year, because yours truly looks smaller ehem ehem..haha. I was also blessed to be holding on to the school camera, which is the main reason why the pictures are so much nicer.
Like always, its a tradition to take photos at home amongst ourselves before leaving for Nenek's place.
This year we had many crazy photos and thats why it was so fun taking photos.
Arrived at Nenek's place but the rest of the family will only be arriving late so we only had our little girl cousins to entertain us. (or rather we entertained them).
I felt that at that moment, I completely disregard any diet plan and ate. Ate and ate. Argh! I really have to do full blast workout after this!
The best photo of me stopping the 'stop' sign. I do not think anyone has ever done this. Please call the people from the Guiness Book of Records for me!! Ignore the shoes that totally did not go with my outfit. I was driving and I needed to wear comfortable shoes. I did not even bother about my footwear.
Came home, cleaned up some more (its endless!) My mum's side was due to arrive in the afternoon to evening. This year we had to rearrange the furniture in such a way that it will be more spacious. I guess it worked.
My lovely cousins. I belonged to the older batch of cousins. What the heck, I am the eldest cousin at my Dad's side and I am the second eldest over at Mum's side. Gosh, I do feel old.
But I know I look young. Thanks!
2nd day. Usually its dedicated for my Dad's side. We were panicking when 3 big groups all arrived at the same time and it was chaos. Photos were all taken in a hurry in the doorway, kitchen, etc. Luckily we did not take any in the bathroom! Hahaha!
I got an sms from Siti who asked us to wear traditional outfit for a Eid photoshoot in school. I almost did not make it. I had back to back meetings after school and when meeting ended and as I was walking out of the room, there they were catching me in time to take these crazy pics. Again, this is the first time I see them doing this, probably due to the increase in the number of muslim staffs in the school.
Schedule was too hectic, no wonder I was exhausted. But I had a great time with the family. We hardly even meet. Sometimes I see other families going out with their cousins to watch movie etc and I always wonder why we do not do that. Is it me? Did I set the wrong tradition for my younger cousins to follow?
Hmm, somewhat or rather, I always felt kinda of responsible for my cousins, whether or not they know it, I was not concerned. BUT I do know that some of my aunties always use my name to compare their children with me. While I am really honoured, I also know how frustrating it is being compared to someone different than you. Do not blame me ok, it aint my fault.
However, if their comparisons motivate or inspire you to be a better you, by all means, go head and make that change. I am the best me, I do not think I am worthy to be compared to at all. I am still getting there. However, I am sure that in time to come, I will be that cousin/niece that you will be proud of. I will break the negative traditions and rise to be the successful person that you want your kids and grandkids to emulate.
For now, I am just someone ordinary...with extraordinary dreams.
Eid Mubarak to all, may you take this joyous occasion as a blessing and take the chance to plant seeds of goodness in everyone you meet, InsyaAllah.
Updates on Eid celebrations
Finally my updates are here. I was mentally and physically exhausted the pass 2 days but after having a good 6.5 hours of sleep, I really felt so much better and rejuvenated. I did not realise that a good night's sleep could do so much. Imagine all these time, I was actually sleep deprived??!! I could literally fall asleep anywhere and anytime, and yes during meeting too when the principal is talking!!
Not to worry, I will take better care of my health. Its just that life is so incredibly hectic and yesterday at work I was so depressed with the amount of paperwork waiting for me. I was really exhausted, just needed a break and it really was worrying when my heartbeat started beating really fast. I came home and collapsed on the sofa.
Anyway, bright side, this year the pictures are so much nicer than last year, because yours truly looks smaller ehem ehem..haha. I was also blessed to be holding on to the school camera, which is the main reason why the pictures are so much nicer.
Like always, its a tradition to take photos at home amongst ourselves before leaving for Nenek's place.
This year we had many crazy photos and thats why it was so fun taking photos.
Arrived at Nenek's place but the rest of the family will only be arriving late so we only had our little girl cousins to entertain us. (or rather we entertained them).
I felt that at that moment, I completely disregard any diet plan and ate. Ate and ate. Argh! I really have to do full blast workout after this!
The best photo of me stopping the 'stop' sign. I do not think anyone has ever done this. Please call the people from the Guiness Book of Records for me!! Ignore the shoes that totally did not go with my outfit. I was driving and I needed to wear comfortable shoes. I did not even bother about my footwear.
Came home, cleaned up some more (its endless!) My mum's side was due to arrive in the afternoon to evening. This year we had to rearrange the furniture in such a way that it will be more spacious. I guess it worked.
My lovely cousins. I belonged to the older batch of cousins. What the heck, I am the eldest cousin at my Dad's side and I am the second eldest over at Mum's side. Gosh, I do feel old.
But I know I look young. Thanks!
2nd day. Usually its dedicated for my Dad's side. We were panicking when 3 big groups all arrived at the same time and it was chaos. Photos were all taken in a hurry in the doorway, kitchen, etc. Luckily we did not take any in the bathroom! Hahaha!
I got an sms from Siti who asked us to wear traditional outfit for a Eid photoshoot in school. I almost did not make it. I had back to back meetings after school and when meeting ended and as I was walking out of the room, there they were catching me in time to take these crazy pics. Again, this is the first time I see them doing this, probably due to the increase in the number of muslim staffs in the school.
Schedule was too hectic, no wonder I was exhausted. But I had a great time with the family. We hardly even meet. Sometimes I see other families going out with their cousins to watch movie etc and I always wonder why we do not do that. Is it me? Did I set the wrong tradition for my younger cousins to follow?
Hmm, somewhat or rather, I always felt kinda of responsible for my cousins, whether or not they know it, I was not concerned. BUT I do know that some of my aunties always use my name to compare their children with me. While I am really honoured, I also know how frustrating it is being compared to someone different than you. Do not blame me ok, it aint my fault.
However, if their comparisons motivate or inspire you to be a better you, by all means, go head and make that change. I am the best me, I do not think I am worthy to be compared to at all. I am still getting there. However, I am sure that in time to come, I will be that cousin/niece that you will be proud of. I will break the negative traditions and rise to be the successful person that you want your kids and grandkids to emulate.
For now, I am just someone ordinary...with extraordinary dreams.
Eid Mubarak to all, may you take this joyous occasion as a blessing and take the chance to plant seeds of goodness in everyone you meet, InsyaAllah.
