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Have i told you already that i’m writing from BOTH sites now? ie jussaemon.BLOGSPOT.com as well as here.
This is my second time migrating BACK to blogger after using wordpress for 2 months. It’s not like i didn’t try… and the features are all very nice and useful and nice… but well.. there’s just too much going on. Not to mention u can’t upload videos and can only upload pictures one painstakingly at a time.
So for everyday kinda posts with lotsa pictures and videos will be at blogspot, while sensitive ones will be put up here.
Because i notice that i actually dragged my hand to click “New Post” when i was writing from here. That’s not good. Could eventually develop into a Writer’s Block *wink at Nisa* if i’m not careful. That’s why the change. Again.
Just thought I let you guys know.
2nd Day Hari Raya
Mon, 21st Sept 09
We only managed to visit ONE house! ok technically two, but the other one is just Simei so it didnt count. Nor did the calories from all their delicious cookies! =)
All late morning to early afternoon we entertained guests. and then dropped by 2nd sis’ house which is two blocks away (also not counted).
Then one of the great aunt not at home so we ended up in Pasir Ris.
While waiting for one other car to come… Camwhoring begins!
Uncle Nightmare clutching Tufeil tight.
Trying to capture his 2nd day attire.
This is a traditional Indonesian shirt with prints called Batik. Parents bought it from their Jogjakarta trip a few months back. It was too big for him then and straight away i allocated it for Hari Raya. Frankly, no other suitable time to wear it again! Hee
Me & Ash
Have u talked to my hand already?
Wat is their picture doing in my hp?
My Current Hp Wallpaper
I HEART this photo!!!!!!!!!!
@ Simei now:
Fascinated by the swift swimming Fish
Was also distracted by me taking his picture/video from behind that his head almost hit the hard ceramic tile floor! I had to bounce him up to catch him the second time round! *shudder!*
Thanks Ayid and Yayan for treating us to Arnold’s and Sarpino’s!! Went home at about 9pm all stuffed like a Turkey :S
First Day of Eid.
Sunday, 20th Sep. One week shy of 6months old.
Nope, did not go to the festive congregational prayer. But woke up just nice and got ready at a leisurely pace.
First house was Abg Fai’s (my bro in law) parents’.
This is what Tufeil wore:
Peach Baju Kurung
It had originally been a high collared neck but my mum, the professional seamstress, removed it and made a round neck instead and sew buttons on it instead of the removeable ones.
Not Too Matching
The only half decent picture of me with baby from my hp. Haven’t got the chance to copy from my dad’s and sis’ cameras.
While we were eating the delicious Hari Raya feasts with lots of beef lungs, the Hostess and her maid alternated carrying Tufeil. He got restless. Think its feeding time but waited till next house.
Second House: my Pak Long.
First thing I did was to go into my cousin’s room to feed. Ash accompanied me. Otherwise, she’d hafta sit alone outside anyways. hah
First Diaper Change
I got the idea to document the people who carried Tufeil thru pictures and if he cried or not. Bcos i heard that babies at 6 months might start to get fussy with strangers so i want to expose him to as many people as possible so hopefully he won’t be as shy as his mother when he grows up.
Tufeil w Tok Mail
T loves the much added height from my Cousin Zack
T was cranky, even in my arms. So Cousin Zack, who when we were kids scared me by putting on the flashlight from under his chin in a dark room, offered to carry him and he was taken by the elevated view of the room he was in!
in Arina's High Chair
This reminded Atok to set up Syifaa’s High Chair. Er… but still not done. Busy w visiting.
3rd House: My Atok Husaini.
As usual, met up with the Simei Gang.
Playing with Aunty NOLL
Is that Chocolate?
w Uncle Ayid
Fourth House: my Tok Long.
Sleeping in the crook of Uncle Ee's arm
We didn’t dare put him on the floor/bed for fear he would wake up! So Cousin Ee offered to carry. Though he very seldom gets to meet Tufeil, he really adores and dotes on him.
The Japanese Mother & Daughter pair
5th House: Tok Lan.
He looked very frail just a bag of bones and skin! May Allah give him peace, health and everything nice in Heaven when he goes.
Orangey Us
Looks like a traditional pose for a family portrait.
Haha we have since removed Tufeil’s samping which was courtesy of his Titi (Ash) who insisted T wears one for Raya.
Last House: Nenek Mon.
Was already 8pm by the time we reached there.
Changed and ready to sleep
First thing i did was fed and Changed Tufeil. It was nice seeing Gerald and Francesca fussed over him. They want a baby brother/sister to play with. Bless them! =D
I have a video of them playing but i think i need to PAY to be able to upload videos? Plus its taking me a long time to upload pictures individually. Not sure how to them in a batch??
Reached home at 10pm. Contented. Full. Arms aching.
Geylang & Henna Craze
Fri, 18th Sept 09. 2 more days to Eid
Ash and I drove to Geylang for last minute Hari Raya Shopping. Before that The girls, babies and I went for Ice cream first. It was already 9:30pm by the time we left Causeway Point.
Guess what ? It took us 2hours to find parking!
After exiting from Paya Lebar, I wanted to go to the HDB parking opp the new Geylang Serai Market but apparently its closed to outsiders. I was supposed to drop off something for my mum’s friend who lives there. Ergh!
So we drove straight to the industrial area and turned back via Singapore Post. Long Q. Didn’t even bother to see the carpark there and proceeded towards Lion City / Sheng Shiong, but was signalled by the traffic police to move off a different way!
Passed by the old site of my school @ Ipoh Lane and wanted to park at Haig Road housing estate but was sealed off too and was asked to turn back. So we went the back alley back to STill Road and Queued up from Eunos all the way to the Geylang Serai Market.
It was 11:30pm when we got off the car!
Bought:
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Green packets (empty ones of course) lol
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cookies for Ash’s office
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Singkong (Which reminds me, i still havent opened/eaten!)
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Tufeil’s Songkok (cap)
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2 Tudungs for the maid and 2nd sis.
Lastly, did Henna @ Pak Arif’s Carpet booth. My cousin and friend were drawing.
Talk to my Henna!
The Stains
The next day…
"Ummi, Syifaa' pun nak Flower"
"Tufeil, Ummi tgh draw Kakak Syifaa' flower"
- Complete!
1st Day back to work
After the Long Hari Raya weekend, I cldnt wait to get back to work! Why? Can’t wait to EAT! No more hiding under the desk to get some food into the mouth! hah
I was ALL SMILES when i reached the office and went to the shop across the street to get Bfast.
I was ALL SMILES when i gave out Crispy Crinkles i bought from The Cookie Workshop (Oops their website is turned off) to my colleagues saying, “Hari Raya Cookies, would you like to have some?”
I was ALL SMILES when two of my colleagues wishes me Selamat Hari Raya. Oh How thoughtful!
I was practically GLOWING, walking on air. All because of … Food! hahahaha
Another thing that made my day was after 6 long months, i FINALLY managed to catch TWO movies at the cinema with Ash. I even took half day afternoon to go there!
I LOve you Beth Cooper SUCKS. It was very slow. It was sooo depressingly slow, even Malaysian dramas look more interesting! But i was THAT deprived i didn’t mind.
Now MOON is a very interesting, intriguing one. About a Man stuck on the job faraway on the moon All alone. At first, i was afraid it might be boring if there’s only ONE cast and no dialogues? I was mistaken. My heart was racing wanting to know what’s next what’s next!
Thank you to Ash who got those tickets free for us.
Down side: Amidst the chaos, the staff who was supposed to store my EBM (Expressed Breast Milk) and some frozen nutella rolls into their fridge just stashed it in the cupboard! By the time we were finished with the movies, 300ml worth of milk went bad! I felt murderous going home.
