This, that and everywhere

So much to do, so little time - a frequent phrase i use. I only have another 4 days before I leave for Jeddah and still there are so many unticked things I have yet to do. Today, I had to perform in the annual Ministry's Raya Celebration and rush off to one of my girlfriend's nikah...more like after-nikah. She looked gorgeous and her dress was elegant! Too bad I cant attend her sanding, but I look forward to the pictures!

I have a few more things to do tomorrow and I dont know if I can come to all/ do all. More importantly I have to complete my data collection for my audit I have promised the Boss before I go away. Then a few lunch invites that I cant possibly attend to all...I must be a Bionic woman to do otherwise; 1st is the Doa Selamat for the Medical Haj Team, 2nd: Zieda's leaving-do as she's leaving for her higher specialty training in Singapore on Monday, and 3rdly: Peaches' Zayyan's 1st birthday lunch do..... aaaaaaaaaa..... then off to the tailors to pick up what needs to before off to the parents for another long day on Sunday.

Sunday, inshaAllah, sees me going for the Haj Practical Session in the early morning. Pre-lunch to rush back to a cousin's wedding, and my Doa Selamat at teatime.... I feel tired already thinking about the day!

Few pictures from today.

Preparation

This is what I have been doing the last few days:



On leave at the moment. Day 2 today and I've been busy running around ticking off my shopping list for my upcoming work trip abroad. I find this to be useful..

Yesterday, woke up early to send off fabrics to make tops for Wukuf. Then, dropped by at Hua Ho Tanjung Bunut to buy some more socks and toiletries. Soon after that had lunch with Lina at Manjaro... Chicken Chop with Mashed Potatoes...yumm.... then picked up Ayla for a long-due coffee and catch-up time.... twas deep, well-meaning and a good afternoon it was. Mia later dropped by at home to download photos and watched the latest Ugly Betty...hehe..I, on the other hand turned in early and as a consequence was waking at wee hours in the morning...boo...

Day 2 of leave saw me at Aneka Rasa at 0830hrs for an early brekkie with Mun. It's been months since I last saw her...and more catching up done. Then off to the tailors again, duck and crispy noodle lunch with Jus and Lina.... and later off to Athirah to buy more headscarves.. Dad dropped by and had a good chit-chat....then Dina an hubs came by, and so did Atai, Peaches and a jumpy Zayyan this evening.

Tomorrow will be this lady's nikah....



and the "Doctors Mess Idol"....!!

Eid Mubarak

Belated Eid Mubarak! Some pictures during our open house at our new place....




The Maltesers Traybake was, not surprisingly, still a hit and the favourite....! Also, made the annual Kuih Mor and popia....and thought I'd try on making some biscuits.... a lame attempt it was!

Honey Cornflakes Biscuits


Maltesers Traybake

Friends

Had a gorgeous birthday dinner at Sheraton with close friends. What would we do without friends?!

28+1

A year older, a year wiser...i hope! Ha ha..

A year before the big Three-O.

Old-er, is all I can say.

Had a birthday dinner with Babah, Mama, Hubs, Hakeem & Sarah. It was actually a sungkai dinner...which was very very filling!



Then since it was a long holiday weekend, Hubs whisked me off across the border...stayed in a lush resort, had long invigorating baths (none of our houses have any bathtubs so yes I indulge in baths whenever I can!), a huge seafood dinner and a some shopping =)



Thanks to all who thoughtfully sent birthday texts and messages. Really appreciate it.

Hope

I found a wonderful, inspiring, hopeful saying:

"Kadang2 Allah sembunyikan matahari..Dia datangkan petir dan kilat..kita menangis dan tertanya-tanya, kemana hilangnya sinar..Rupa2nya.. Allah nak hadiahkan kita pelangi.."- Never give up hope!

We've had the lightning and thunder...we hope to see the rainbow soon...