.....Pictorial Tales Of Hari Raya Aidil Fitri 2013/1434H.....

Hari Raya Aidil Fitri, Thursday, 08.08.2013/1 Syawal 1434H

'Spring-cleaning' of our five dearly departed loved ones' graves was done on

Wednesday, 07.08.2013/29 Ramadan 1434H 

Mama D and Hafiz helped to fill up the cookie jars

Our cookies and crispies

The mini ketupat aka 'ketupat plastik'

Mama D's special chicken rendang, gurgling away in the wok

Our 1st Syawal 1434H breakfast

Our first and only guests on 1st Syawal 1434H -

my niece, Norzi and her five children

Friday, 2nd Syawal 1434H/09.08.2013 - All geared up to go Raya visiting

At my maiden home in Kempas Baru, JB

Enjoying the cookies served by my siblings, Rashidah and Rosnita

Hafiz receiving his 'duit raya' from Grandaunt Rosnita

Grandaunt Rashidah was tickled pink

Having late lunch at my aunt's place in Taman Munsyi Ibrahim, JB (Aunty Noor is on the right)

Bon Appetit!

At my brother-in-law, Shukor's house in Taman Sutera, Perling

Wanna have a bite?

Our guests on 2nd Syawal 1434H (my SIL, Hatipah and my nephew, Subhan)

Mama D with my nephews, Saidin and Shukri

My nephew, Zuhuri, my niece, Moziana and my grandniece, Zara

My BIL, Amin, with his future son-in-law (?), Arash

Saturday, 3rd Syawal 1434H/10.08.2013 - at my SIL, Nab's Open House in Permas Jaya 

Mum and daughter posing away

Sunday, 4th Syawal 1434H/11.08.2013- Mama D and Hafiz, my chefs for the day

Yours truly, the chefs' helper

Mama D whipping up her classic Mee Hoon Singapore. Yummy!

Our guests on Sunday, 4th Syawal 1434H - my siblings, Rashidah and Rosnita

Rashidah and Rosnita, enjoying the cookies

Mama D's BFF, Hani, also dropped by on 4th Syawal 1434H

Time for Mama D to return to KL (Monday, 12.08.2013)

Mama D with her inseparable 'twin' - her mobile phone, but of course!

Adios! Hasta La Vista!

Mama D and Mi-G, heading off for KL.....

.....The 'Real' Yours Truly.....

     Syukur Alhamdulillah, I turned sixty-four a couple of days ago, that is, Sunday, 04.08.2013. Quite a few of my pals and relatives alike, have commented that I honestly 'don't look my age'. Truthfully speaking, I've heard this compliment being uttered to me since time immemorial. I feel truly, truly blessed because it's a gift from, none other than, The Almighty, Allah SWT. Syukur Alhamdulillah.....Ameen.....

     However, I am sad to admit that I am actually overwhelmed with a BIG and HUGE problem, so to speak. Despite my 'healthy-looking and radiant' exterior, I am, in the true sense of the word, being afflicted with several health issues and problems - both major and minor! I reckon I will have to face and tolerate them, 'for life'! Despite the seriousness of it all, I have resolved to stay positive always, because I have always believed that all these afflictions are, needless to say, Allah SWT's gifts for puny me. He is definitely testing my strength, endurance and resilience, beyond measure.....physically, mentally and also emotionally.....Allah SWT Is Great! Thank you Allah SWT.....

Observing my 64th birthday on Sunday, 04.08.2013

A survivor since 26.06.2009

Yes!

My middle name - Vertigo/headache

Endless yawning

Excessive gases/Flatulence

Never-ending stress

Carpel Tunnel Syndrome

Despite everything, I always feel extremely and truly blessed. Thank you Allah SWT!

.....Feeling Blessed On my Special Day.....

Syukur Alhamdulillah, I'm crossing another 'milestone' in my life today. On this day, Sunday, 04.08.2013, I turn a year older - three (3) score and four (4) years, to be precise. I'm thankful and grateful for each and everyday that Allah SWT has awarded me and I live my life with 'not harbouring any regrets about my past' and 'not having any fear about my future'. Once again, Syukur Alhamdulillah.....Ameen.....

 Yours Truly

Yes!

This is so true!

 This photo was snapped by my beloved grandson, Hafiz, on my 64th birthday

Sunday, 04.08.2013 

My greatest asset - my 'winsome smile' (Hehehe!)

My Birthday Cake

Ready, Steady, Cut!

With the 'apple of my eye', my grandson, Hafiz