My New Moon

It is that time of the year again and its my new moon.


Last year, the moon smiled down on my special night - smiling moon of 1st December 2008 on my birthday and can be seen across this region. This year my birthday celebration was a bit different because instead of dinner at my parents, i opted to escape to Mangrove Resort but it was such a mad rush. Imagine going off to another office at 5 and finishes at 7 just to rush off to cash a personal check at one bank outlets in Beribi. The long queue got me really pissed. By the time i was at the counter, it was already 7.50pm and i hadn't change yet.

Arriving at Mangrove at 8.20pm, my mood changed and there was smile written all over my face. Seeing members of family gathered around for birthday dinner was an overwhelming sensation. Thank you for family and friends for the birthday gifts..

Everybody was busy trying to catch Twilight's New Moon on local cinema but i was watching My New Moon passing just before my very eyes. Alhamdulillah

Siblings and family members

Nadia and her special one

My Other half, My Dad and My favourite nephew

some of the presents *Thank you All and I love you guys*

Mom and Dad Birthday Celebration 2009

November is the month for my mom and dad. Dad was born on 1st November and Mom on 6th November. My siblings cooked up a plan for a surprise birthday celebration at the family's favourite dinner spot, OGH.

The funny part was when Nadyea brought out their cakes. Dad was presented with a Liverpool Cake when infact he is a Manchester United Fan! Seems that everyone got confused with that information haha But i figured both Mom and Dad loves the whole idea of family members gathering together that night.


I think mom and dad will continue to live prosperous and happy in their golden age for many years to come.


Mom help dad blew his birthday candle



My other half with Adek (my niece) on his lap


Family photo for all

Gearing for January..

I have one major plan for January 2010. I'm not telling yet, but if the plan goes well then i am going to need to slim down in order to enjoy and reap benefits from every bit and second January could offer.

I mean.. really.. you can't walk with a bulging tummy and those excess fats. Well you can.. but not that far a distance and not that that worth a dime you invested.


Well i can't really say much at this time cause its only been 3 days since i started this campaign hehe.. else im gonna end up putting my feet on my mouth... hehe..

... but i will try to persevere..

Syawal 2009 - Warmth and Happiness

First Syawal falls on Monday as the moon was not sighted. What a relief as we haven't prepared anything, unlike last year where Eid was more cheerful and merrier.

However, our first Syawal was just like what i imagined it would be.

First Syawal is happiness and warmth with My husband and my family. As usual, we gathered at my parents house that morning. Mom prepared her recipe - the family's favourite and much awaited 'Sup Tulang', Ayam masak Kurma and Ketupat (mom made them on Raya eve). I like the idea that they were made and not bought .. I enjoyed the spread. My other half and Bjul loved them as well..



I love the scent of first raya, you can smell it in the air.. the warmth and happiness surrounding us. To be able to celebrate it with mom and dad, my blueberry pie, and my whole family is enough to make me feel complete.

After asking for forgiveness from our parents, there were photo sessions in which picture quality was no different from last year hehe..


My Raya Eve was a mad rush to beat work and time to be with my family. Every year, i never fail to supply bedil and mini fireworks to entertain the family.. anything to see those smile on their faces.. This year i brought along Wafi, Danial, Zaza and Ezahh to join our Raya Eve.


sorry but just bear with this poor photo quality ok.. hehe

Amongst the Raya text messages i've received, i saw one from a good friend that i want to share with readers of my humble blog. Sincerely from me Being Dewy :

"For things i did wrong.. For words which might hurt... For jokes U couldn't take.. For advices U couldn't accept... For attitudes U couldn't compromise.. I sincerely plead for forgiveness... Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri 1430H Maaf Zahir & Batin"

Gone Too Soon - Al Fatihah

My sister in law died on 10th September. She died peacefully on Friday night, last 10 days of Ramadhan at a time where religious obligations intensified in search of Lailatul Qadr'.

The late Nuramalina Abdullah was dearly loved and respected by a lot of people, including me. I admired her strength and determination in bringing the best out of her 4 children. Raising kids is an art and a very challenging one. For a housewife to single-handedly master this task, i really look up to her patience and wisdom in doing so. I saw her perseverance reaped benefits.

A real woman like her.. is what it takes...

She left us because god loves her more, and she will always be in our thoughts and prayer...

Gone too soon.. AL-Fatihah

Ramadhan Kareem

Ramadhan Kareem - Ramadhan Mubarak!

Ninth day of Ramadhan but its not too late to greet you, readers of my humble blog. Ramadhan for me this year is a bit different but family matters remain my utmost important subject.

I am quite worried for my sister in law's health condition. Since she has been admitted to the hospital and recently to Intensive Care Unit, i couldn't help but think if there was some way for me to help her. Apart from prayers and wishing for her to get better, i also hope she would get the best medicine from finest of doctors in this time of need.

Like Always, Ramadhan offers me time to be closer with the whole family. My favourite month it is, i would rush to my mom's place on certain days just to break our sungkai together. Then we would make plans on a chosen day to ensure all family members are availabe to visit our late grandfathers and grandmother's cemetary'

I had to adjust work time intervals between my two jobs this month and must deal with some investment issues that need attention.

Aside from that, i am gearing for January 2010. The date is set and I am going full force with my last step which will be finalise InsyaAllah before Hari Raya. What is it?

You have yet to find out...

Ramadhan Mubarak to you

Susy and Sarah Birthday Bash

eJust a day before Ramadhan, the family celebrated Susy's birthday.

Susy, my sister is an education officer. She's blessed to have a perfect life, happy family with 2 kids - a boy and a girl. Syahmi and Sarah are the apple of our eyes. Our usual get together is much awaited for her birthday.


2 birthday cakes?


Since it was held before Puasa, there were karaoke session between the attendees.


I was like only a while ago that Susy's baby girl, Sarah Syaziyah celebrated her birthday. Adek was astonished to see her big cake ..