Nature

This is one place that we frequently visit now on no occasion as it is 10 minutes drive from my parent's house. I love the hill view very much, it is facing the Straits of Malacca sea and the fact that its history and living nature remain untouched. The historical tombs and the canons standing still surrounded by the voices of visitors whom from my observation enjoyed the tame silver monkeys companionship, including my very own mother of course. I did not visit this place until I was in my university years.

Although my late father always brought us to the nearby town for his weekend agenda which meant spending time at his favorite barber shop and leisurely eating our breakfast at the coffee shop, strolling up the hill however had never been part of it. Even to my surprise, my mother had never been up here too not until my husband and I brought her when we just got married. In fact, I met my husband for the very first time at this place.... so now you know why it is a special for me. :)

The entrance is free and it is up to your generosity to feed the friendly monkey, don't worry the long bean seller is there in case you came empty handed but so thrilled to feed them. By far, there are no cases reported on tourists being attacked by these monkeys, that indicates just how tame they are. If you are here during weekend, there 'll be a tram to carry you up as cars are not allowed to avoid traffic and accident as the road is too narrow and you can see human and monkeys interacting on the center of the road itself.

If you had enough of such pleasure being close to the tree climbing dwellers. then you can take a walk, go down the hill and enter a nature park (another place of interest) where you can see migrating birds and other mangrove creatures living in its nature. I must say that I have not been there too..... but it is already on my places to visit list, don't worry.

Cherating Escapade - Legend Hotel

Cherating, of all the many places, are flooded woth hotels and motels, from a non star stay to the utmost 4 stars. Eversince we came here, this is our longest stay @ home without driving back to KL for any reason. Thus, we are haunted by boredome. Yes, I would have spend the time sewing and baking but, we are on our effort to lose some weight (what a confession) and sewing requires full concentration which I doubt can be done with the so many other things @ home. Ohh and it is the beloved one's birthday, my hubby which the only way for me to celebrate it is by being in a good place................ this time around, it's Legend Hotel Cherating and I booked it from booking .com. Done it few times and so far so good. We managed to complete our work last thursday (i.e. crunching our brains for the logic review) and rushed home before we arrived safely in the hotel. Only to admire the simplicity of the layout and the gush of the night open sea breeze.

HAPPY Bornday HUBBY

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Let us enjoy ourselves

Months Have Passed

There had been so many changes in life over the pass few months since I last blogging in May. I'd been consistently trying to change my blog templates into something more pleasant, to the very least from my p.o.v but trapped in the so called other demanding tasks in hands. My spirits some how flew away, as I lost determination of what is next in life. The feel of freely exploring impossible dreams are halted. Perhaps it is just myself to be blame. I'm still mourning another great lost in July, my beloved ones, i.e. my father and my pillar of strength had passed away. I had no regrets for I feel that I had or in my very best effort tried to be the best daughter, all of the success and the joys in my life, he knew had been dedicated to him and my dearly mother. If I am selfish, I would be wishing him to stay a bit more longer, but knowing his health condition and that he had all his wishlist granted, it is time for him to go. Ohh... I just couldn't stop my eyes from flooding with tears every time I wrote or think about him.

The emptiness is mostly felt by my mother whom I wish, I could stay by her side. The fragility and vivid memories of almost 50 years living together had some effect on her as she lost her life companion which of course incomparable with the presence of her children. I am, on the other hand however bound to the responsibility which I could not release, and the distance does not make things much easier. The family also had seen some shift in its equilibrium, but that does not bother me so much as long as mother is in her best state of health and soul. Fortunately enough, mother had her visitors every now and then, which filled the void left by father though sometimes the conversation tails back to her memories.

Most recently, me and daughter, due to the changes in weather or perhaps place, kept on being sick no matter how well we took care of ourselves. Hubby is adapting well I believe. I'm experiencing eyesores which aren't so pleasing. I noticed that I had gained weight, thus I could not fit into my closet cloths and took very nice picture of me like I used to. Huh... that is annoying too. The weight gain is being topped up with the fact that I am more adventurous in my cooking skills. I've been baking and baking and loaded new recipes try out. What a contradiction of bliss and guilt. I've been completing my sewing list as well though I would love to try out more and more until my daughter could have her closet full with my 'hand made' brand. However, I do not not why, my sewing and pattern translation seems to be a very slow process which in the end, made me feel exhausted.

I am complaining too much.

And, I spent time reading friends achievements, some had new bundle of joy in life, some successfully becomes an entrepreneur, some had open their own businesses, some migrated and also completed their doctorates, some published books.... well, I took a pause and ask a question to myself, Had I achieve anything this year .... something truly remarkable and gives an additional value to myself. The questions still have no answer. Nvm, I'm off now, my red eyes begin to be watery and it is so uncomfortable... I need to see the doctor again.

Beach Escapade - Kijal Beach

We live nearby the south china sea beaches, where sunset can't be seen.. it's sunrise. Seems like we can't be separated from the seas. This time around in the east coast. Yes you can find few beaches (famous and infamous) but if you are an explorer you can find your favorite sea side spot and we did that. The first time we were there, we fell in love with the soft sandy beach and the magnificent golden hue of the sunrise. Our daughter Nur showed an excitement too as she had just got her feet and playing with the rushing water and walking on the beach are her new experience. From the place where I came from, the sea is not meant for swimming, more to fisheries activities and the water is sadly a bit polluted for many reasons. This is Kemasik Beach, Kerteh quite remote from other beaches seen. Enjoy the picturesque moments I managed to capture during the weekend morning. I love sunset/ sunrise view so much as it feels romantic :) and I can certainly do this every weekend .........................

Gold Coast Experience

An awesome experience with Nur, especially when she didn't seem to be happy being on the plane .. or ke she was too excited? Couldn't tell as sometimes she cried and sometimes she laughed especially when she managed to play with people who were sitting either at the front or back of our seat. Didn't say it was easy travelling just the two of us, but it taught me to be patient and to share the 1st time of everything in surfers paradise.

Sana Helwa Ya Nur & Her 1st Trip

Sana Helwa Ya Nur

23rd February is Nur's Birthday (Hari Lahir)

I'm delighted & yet sad of how fast her first year had gone

She is turning into a pretty toddler and I pray for

her best of health, wisdom and joyfulness in years to come

Nur will celebrate her 1st birthday in Gold Coast with Ummi

Yupp a 2-gether trip, How I hope Hubby will be able to follow along

Certainly, this is an adventure for the 2 of us

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I hope there'll be more to explore with the whole family

Again...

Sana Helwa ya Nur Safiyyah Raudhah

Lost

It was difficult to receive such news. Not when the present gave a significant impact in your life, even for a while. To have such a great mentor and role model when you were still young @ heart, ambitious and challenged by the reality. That someone is to be missed for the journey that I had taken under his wing, Al- Fatihah.

When the news came, I was always hoping to have a reunion and ask for his help for my future work in the nearest time, not knowing when only to realize that Allah had a better plan for him and for me. Years have passed where we had been travelling our own destiny and will.

I am until now in a way indebted to him for my growth as an individual. It may not be great, but those time spent had definitely taught me of something. I was often mesmerized by his calmness and quick wit, even in a subject that was alienated to him. When no one believed in my capability, he took the risk of handing a project for me to handle on my own. When I was searching for something to be focused on and be proud with, that one door was opened for me to embrace and explore until my values were looked upon. Until the day I decided to pursue my dream and that was my last sight of him.

Memories flashed as I was closing my eyes...

Perhaps when the time comes, I will touch other's life as he had touched mine.