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