Happiness is…

With all that is happening lately in our country (and elsewhere), you do have to worry a little. Then I realise perhaps among most ordinary malaysians, this is less of an issue. There are idiots, crazies, bigots/fanatics in every part of society everywhere. Can’t do much about them I guess. But they shouldnt be allowed to be the loudest voices or claim to speak for the “majority”. bah!

What I’d like to do is for my kids to experience real Malaysia. Eating here and there, hanging out with like minded people. Like we’ve been doing the last few weeks, just chilling at folks homes, eating, laughing, talking, adults/kids alike watching Bakkum(korean kids animation) and cant stop laughing. We were all from different backgrounds/religions etc but heck, it didnt matter (save for catering considerations hehe). The best things in life are the simple things perhaps.

Yday was another event where we got together to give a surprise party for a friend at another friend’s home. we met new people, giggled, laughed, kids went nuts in the garden (oh man their muddy jeans), ate and ate, it was heartwarming and life affirming. This is the kind of Malaysia I want for my kids. People from wherever, with kindness, happiness and caring, all coming together to eat, laugh, drink a teh tarik or 2 and make happy childhood memories for my kids. Not the siege mentality. Not the communalism that prevails (in many sections). Respect, understanding and consideration. I think it’s possible, definitely. Its there amongst Malaysian society, perhaps this time you may just have to search just that bit harder..

Ok, enough with the heartwarming sap Yes it’s monday morning I know LOL Have a great week ahead everyone!

where have I been?

sorry folks.. I’ve been sucked into the social media whirl and rarely update the blog (I’ve been nudged a few times now hehe).

Js have started standard 2 now More activities too, with football in school (at last!), swimming, taekwondo, music (I’ve changed to someone who teaches at home and is willing to teach k!), and other classes. I’ve tried to make it so its mostly in the week, leaving wkend afternoons free and easy.. I say free and easy.. it never seems to be that way

K is finding it harder cos his brothers are playing footie and he’s dying to join in, but he’s gotta get used to it I guess. He’s become such a “tai kor” to the point that we are trying to curb that ‘tude.

Its been up and down thus far but generally the Js are settling into school ok, the work definitely increased, but they are still my bright fellas (with the occasional push to buat kerja hehe).

So much going on all around us, I hardly know where to start. I don’t think my eyes can roll any more, haha!

Anyway, I shall definitely write more, maybe not every day but I’ve promised to do at least once a week

Now if my brain can wake up, I’ll write a longer piece!

have a good week ahead everyone!

Wishing everyone..

We would like to wish everyone a very merry christmas, happy holidays and a very happy new year! May 2010 bring you what you wish for

The Cuddly Family

we are still around

just very busy etc

No mood to rant here either Js exam next week. Just read abt the Budget 2010. Sigh lazy to rant.

moving on..

Wishing all my Muslim friends

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Maaf Zahir dan Batin.

Hold your family close, eat well and be happy

This morning sahur

Js did get up. Ate pancakes, banana, honey.

http://twitpic.com/i39t6

J1 lasted till 830am. He’s extra whiny and naughty today sigh. J2 is still going on. As is Mum.

I’m very proud of my boys! :)

Half day fasting for me today as we are having iftar with a dear friend, the Js wanted to experience that with someone, since they went thru sahur yday.

The Js managed to fast till lunchtime yday, bless em. They want to try fasting the whole day tomorrow, since there’s no school tomorrow as well. So Mummy will get up and make pancakes for em at sahur (eek! lol k helped me make the batter) and mummy will join em to try a whole day. K and daddy can stay asleep LOL They wanted to experience what their Muslim friends and uncles/aunts experience so I thought it wld be ok. Its part of Malaysian life so good lah It will also give em a better understanding of what they go thru and why they do what they do, esp. during Ramadan.

Im proud of them b/c they want to experience what their friends did and in a positive way. I’m proud of them cos they want to understand what it’s all about, all the unique elements that make up our Malaysianness. Even if they dont finish the day’s fasting, Im just proud of them for wanting to try. They did go to bed later than usual though cos Uncle M came by so I see whether they will get up LOL

Some pix of Our buka puasa/iftar spread: Ayam penyet, jagung, and a whole host of yum. More importantly we had a lovely evening with Uncle M

http://twitpic.com/i1bx6

http://twitpic.com/i1bun

Fast for the Nation, Peace for Malaysia 2009

The Cuddlyfamily decided to go to the sahur (the before dawnbreak meal that Muslims have before beginning fasting during Ramadan) organised at the Lotus Restaurant, PJ State Cinema, at 5am, on Malaysia Day. (Malaysia was formed in 1963, 16th sept). A group of like minded Malaysians decided that with all the recent events, it was time for all Malaysians to do a little something special to mark Malaysia Day (which is a largely ignored day, save for Sabah. How very wrong). So CuddlyDaddy and I decided to go for the fast. The idea was to do an extra act of kindness (if not more), smile more at those around u and to join our Muslim Malaysians in their RAmadan fast. It was an unbelievable thing, going to this event and seeing the diverse backgrounds, faiths all eating together. My boys were the only ones there. hehe (Mummy woke em up lol). K was feeling rather shy etc but the Js were fine and chatted away. They loved singing the national anthem and couldnt stop talking about the “special breakfast” the whole day LOL I’m very proud of my boys It gives me faith that things will get better in our country, it will take time and effort but we have to take these steps now. For our country’s sake.

Cuddlydaddy and I did the “no food, but drink water” fast. It was easier than I thought it wld be, what knocked me out more was the lack of sleep. Getting up at 4am etc was a tough one and even with a nap, it was tough going. I did get light headed nearer the time my usual “get things ready for dinner time” but I had stuck it out (even without water after lunchtime) till the kids dinner time. We “buka” together and we clinked our glasses to wish each other and all those around us (who looked at us rather in shock lol) a Happy Malaysia Day CuddlyDaddy did so well and lasted till buka puasa time at 7:15pm. The kids enjoyed this (Js lasted till lunchtime, k’s too young) and its something that will mark Malaysia day for them. They’d like to make it a tradition, something special. I kinda like that idea.

Happy Malaysia Day all!

here are the videos, reports etc from that time

http://twitpic.com/hx4h8 – K enjoying dessert. his clothes 2

http://twitpic.com/hx2zl – Mmm dinnner for k

http://twitpic.com/hx2yk – Mmmm cheese

http://twitpic.com/hx2t4 – J1 dins

http://twitpic.com/hx2s2 – J2 wt his dins.

http://twitpic.com/hx1zo – Mmmm bread..

http://twitpic.com/hx1wg – Thejs waiting to order our ‘buka fast for nation’ meal.

peace4msiawas moved by the young boys who showed up for the MSIA Day Morning Meal to join Fast4Peace http://tinyurl.com/q2wnp3 Look into their eyes!
see: 4:32, 4:33, 5:06, 5:08, 5:18

http://rantingsbymm.blogspot.com/2009/09/sahur-ing-together-for-malaysia-day.html

http://peace4msia.blogspot.com/

The boys got up and are waiting for brekkie at Lotus http://twitpic.com/huy8u

http://twitpic.com/hv1of – Fast for the Nation, Peace for Malaysia sahur no:1

http://twitpic.com/hv1vn – Fast for the Nation, Peace for Malaysia sahur, pix no:2
A view of part of the table at Lotus http://twitpic.com/huy36

Fasting on Malaysia Day.

http://peace4msia.blogspot.com/

This is what I’m doing

the acts of kindness and smiling at all, definitely a nice idea

Its been up and down

good wkend, then k got sick, then we had utter rebellion again this morning. Sigh.

Im just very tired right now. have a good wk ahead.