Catching Up

Some of you asked if I have stopped writing.
Well, I did because I seemed to have lost my muse for a while. Though I have yet to find it, let me just do some catch up before I get a little rusty. I will simply run through the events that I had missed out.

Happy Birthday Jan Babies
Within the extended family network, there are about 8 of us who celebrate our birthdays in January (and this does not include my cousins). Anyway, it has been a tradition for me to hold the mass celebration at my place (even a small gathering means at least 30 people...a great time to save on cake (hahaha) and splurge on presents. Yes...thank you all for the mini notebook...I love it.

Happy Birthday Abah
I love you so much Daddy...you are the best father in the world. I pray that Allah bless you with good health and a meaningful happy life...I can never be able to repay you for raising me right...

Happy Birthday Abang, My Love
Thank you for being my supportive Significant Other. I am grateful that God has bound our fates together...Thank you for being my friend and my guide.

Happy Birthday, Akmal.
My youngest baby ... is no longer a baby. You are 11 this year...and pretty soon...you will be a teen. I hope you will never be too old for cuddles and tickle monsters...Mama loves you to bits.


Many other things happened too during the course of the week; some good...others...challenging. Each new day brings forth new obstacles; some small, some ...insurmountable.

But one of the most important lesson I have been shown is that...if you do good to others, good will eventually come to you. I am not going to be take the credit in my helping others. I do things that I feel is right, and do not expect anything in return.

But I have been shown how good others are.
My friends...whose support have been unwavering, and their attempts to help me up again
My kids at home and school...for believing in me
My mentor...for the support
and of course...a friend who went out of his way to do a personal favour to try to help my son.

And to those whom I call my own...
Stay strong, and be ready to face the next phase of your lives. Things will get more exciting, and just as frustrating too. Learn to hold your head up high, for you are special and unique.

And to Namira,
I never got to thank you for spending the day with us last Saturday. I am glad I got to know you, and hope to be able to get to know you better. I hope you enjoyed yourself despite the noise and chaos. Congrats on getting a place in MJ.