Dr. Adzrul's Off To Induction...Nilai & Pangkor

Today Adzrul's off for his tatabina negara 5 days induction than on 1st. Nov off again to Pangkor for a 2 week further induction into serving for the government. Than probably on the last day he will get his posting. Although he went to Nilai today slightly down for yet again not passing his driving test due to the now "round-about blues"..Insyaállah..he will get thru soon enough.. certain things need patience..eh..he..he...

For the sending off to induction, I believe many families will send their love one there full with pride for what has been accomplished. Same joy we felt here by everyone but I just couldn't make it due to the distance and time frame..I believe deep in his heart he will know just how much I would like to trade things and to proudly send him off..just like when he got his degree on his graduation day..we had to miss it too due to repat to Msia..I would think due to our living conditions plus with what Allah swt has set forth..we can make plans but only HE will make whats best come true...and for those not as we wanted come true..we just have to endure and believe its for the best..Mama doakan..you will be kept safe and healthy and successful in whatever you do...May all obstacles be broken down and you get thru with ease...may your faith be steadfast to HIS way...May you be strong and fair in your dealings and may your wishes come true...

Many words may have not been said but Syukur to Allah swt..we get to taste the fruits of our labor..All your hardwork has been rewarded but there still remain many long and winding road that you have to get true..Stay true to your heart and firm in your believe..May you not be tainted by the colors of this world but emerge strong and clear..You are what you are..we are so proud that our hearts might burst if you were to know..you have made it this far may you make it further..We have no regrets coz' if we do we might not be what we are today..although we wish that we could have done better in certain areas but we are forever grateful...the regrets as we told you are that we are always apart..but if not for sacrifices certain things may not be as it is today..some people maybe lucky to have it all but to some we do have to make choices...May our choices be the right one we take....

Though it pained my heart to just let you go on your own with only your uncle to see you off on this another mark of an important day in your life journey...while others have their family around them..believe me we do wish that we are there...and I hope in spirit we are there with you..May someday we get to all be together again just like the last Eid but while we are not may the pleasures remains in our heart.

All the best ya..Dr. Nik Adzrul...May you be the best that you can be...

Happy 18th. Birthday..Nik Ayman Haniff Azlan

My 2nd. son..Ayman...who was long awaited for after about 8years of abg.Adzrul being an only child. Seems just like yesterday..now today he's 18 and soon will be going of to college.

May he have the strength to endure whatever the world dished out to him..May he has the perseverance to go on..the patience to wait and continue..May he be strong and realise all that he has to offer..Moga teguh iman and jadi anak yang soleh..amin...

We will always love you...no matter what...

#22 Jln.Sg. Serai, Subang Alam

Basically we did external works by putting extra roofing on the terrace and porch-front. The left photo shows the before and the right shows the after half-way thru the renovation...On the terrace we put the side roofing..initially the idea was for a pergola but it evolves into the now roofing with Malay style and wooden panels as ceiling... On the front porch..originally the double-door opens to the garden...but now it opens to a resak floor decking with fencing...the other renovation was for the wet-kitchen and closing of the space meant for parking and shift the front door..I hope to get more photos soon...it's now in the final stages of painting and cleaning... We went thru many ideas of how it should be..choosing the contractor and the budget available was the main concerns but I believe we are now in a win-win situation. The budget is increased by about 20% due to the sudden surge in material costs and also due to exchange rates..we lost some $$ when we transfer $ to the bank from saudi in USD...but it's no choice of ours and we can't do much. But En. Zul the contractor was/is very obliging thru'out the stages and Sani monitors and feedback wonderfully..eventhough we are not there but thru' his constant emailing we manage to "see"how things developed...Syukur..

The reason to putting the roofing mainly bcos the wind blows rain and dust etc..into the house. The double doors and windows got damaged to and has been replaced by the developer. Eventhough we are not staying there yet..my heart strings are now being pulled for wanting to live there.

No:22 Jalan Serai....Subang Alam

Today..received latest news that the interior works will be starting..thus marks the end of the renovation for the side roofing and kitchen of the above address. What we see is only vi photos that are send to us by our friend Sani. But...fening to select the paint colors..to decide all the other trimmings..to decide the kitchen cabinets design..Honestly...we went thru same process for the kitchen renovation and side roofing..but now its almost complete and it looks good... will upload the photos soon...

Calling for Candidates...& the 10th. day of Eid...

This was taken at RT Eid day yesterday....Adzrul's is going back to Malaysia today...Alas...the togetherness here in Dhahran is on pause till the next available time...He's going back to complete his driving test and maybe plus other things required while waiting to be called for induction...and from then on the application for candidates is kept open..so that the selection process can meet the dateline..ha..ha.. Time flies so fast..the kids are growing...

Bye Adzrul..see you in a bit..take care..stay safe...be the best that you can for the sake of Allah swt..Insyaállah see you in Malaysia in December if all goes well ya..

Hannah having her scuba lessons yesterday..she's all red for being in the sun too long...

Eid Day 3..Open House 316 Hofuf Drive...

Menu of the Day...

1. Raya Cookies & Cake & Desserts..cakes by Zahrah, Chocolate cake by yours truly..lupa pulak nak letak choc chips...Baskin Robbins to eat withTapai..Agar2 by Za..


2. Nasi Putih with Gulai Ayam Cili Padi, Goreng Kicap Daging, Sambal Udang @ cooked by Aida Ritz and Sayur Campur.


3. Pulut Kuning with Rendang Ayam..courtesy of Ana Mat Shah


4. Mee Rebus ala..ala..CW


5. Laksa Johor


6. Spagetti Bolonaise ala..ala..AuntyRozie


7. Satey ayam,daging,perut with Nasi Impit & Kuah Kacang catered from MK..added mini hot-dogs a hit with the kids..he..he..non healthy..


8. Tapai courtesy of Shalita..


9. Desserts and such from friends..thanks..thanks...


10. Drinks..Orange Sunquick, Tea tarik by Shalita, Nescafe by Zahrah, Pepsi & Al-Rabie Orange..

The table looks full of food but the gimmick was the two spagetti dishes requires many side dishes so more containers...he..he..

I had prepared for the homecooked item from the nite before after a raya visit to Su Harun's in Ras Tanura...It went on till 4am in the morning..Hannah was awake printing and counting the HR envelopes..tahun nie rezeki nak bagi duit raya...he..he..

The bakar satay geng from MK..Yazid and Haniff came about 2:30pm..Elsa came abt 2pm to help with clean-up...First group of guests from Ras Tanura came abt 3:20pm..'families of Zul, Ghazali,Azman,Shamsudin,Ruzailan..okey..if I can recall the wives name righ..Iza,Su,Ila,Jue & Yasmin....Hah..the food is not served yet..so they got to wait awhile till satay is ready and the gravies are put in serving dishes...

Table layout..head of line was the cookies & cake counter, side counter for drinks...the line continues with the nasi putih&dishes, Mee Rebus, Laksa Johor, Pulut Kuning & Rendang, Tapai, Nasi Impit & Satay ends it...I need to borrow a folded 6foot table from Shalita since my table is only a 6-seater...

As for food..the spagetti Bolognaise was the first to go..although I did make it using a 5 quart size pot..We had to make a refill on the 18-litre Sunquick dispenser..

Later will continue with the story..nak siap pergi raya rumah Azizah Nawawi pulak...

Selamat Hari Raya Aidul Fitri..from Dhahran

Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Fitri....Maaf Zahir & Batin...

Maaf..was caught up in the moment to get things done before and during Eid that updating took a back seat....furthermore..the internet and also phone line was really..really bad...

This is the family together after 6 years of missing a member. We use the camera timer to get this photo done..what a funny time..even Zayd who was grumpy finally put in a smile and put on the top of hi aju Melayu.....mostly the other photos were with either half of me in or gone..well..this is the best there is...But..no matter what all were smiling photos.. It was eventful Eid..ha..ha..