Memoirs of the 27th

-Stopped at the red light at the Jerudong traffic light near Pertama. Intended to turn left to head back to Sengkurong. My left passenger mirror was foggy due to the rain and the airconditioning. Looked left and right, since there were no cars from the right, I could go ahead to turn left. When suddenly..my friend, 11 shouted "YEENA PORENGGEH!!!" I braked suddenly surprised that she shouted. Shocked and dumbfounded, before I could ask my friend, why did she shout causing me to stop the car, an Indian worker on his bicycle cycled his way past my car with his innocent looks, not knowing that I was about to run him down.

I hearby declare sentence of the month "YEENA PORENGGEH!!!!" I cant believe of all of the words she could have said.. she said "YEENA PORENGGEH!!!" hahaha and yes, we laughed our heads off along the way

2 open houses due today. Yesterday was invited to two but could only go to one. My dad's side of the family will be coming by this afternoon *sigh* on a working day for me and my dad. Had to make a pitiful face at my supervisor yesterday asking for halfday today for me to make it. Been away from work for two weeks straight eversince my grandma passed away continued with my Raya holiday. The fact that I am still new in my position has been getting uptight on catching up with all of the work. Got 3 open house invitations for tomorrow.Also thinking when is the best time to visit the MVDoulos during the week. Shall I call up my 2002 batch and make a mini reunion there? or perhaps with the rest of the xpys. We shall see..

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Aaahh...its dejavu of our home Nippon Maru.. Bersatu will be providing homestay for the crew onboard everyday as they take their turns. Please find the details below peeps. Thanks ShaZeLeNne for the info
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Why do some people come over only when there's an invitation for a open house a.k.a when there's some food being served. Doesnt that eliminate the reason for Hari Raya Aidilfitri where we visit our relatives and friends to catch up on each other's lives as well as asking for forgiveness from each other, as well as to gather. Have you every encountered a time when people only came if you invited them for open house? and when they never do when you never have one?

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-Received our first ever guests during the 3rd day of raya that afternoon before zooming over to Tutong. Thanks -NanaLim- for coming by

-The first open house was held by my auntie in Penanjong, Tutong. I went there with my brothers and sister, my parents couldnt go as we were actually busy with the 7 days makan ceremony at my late grandma's house. After being in my aunt's house, my uncle who lived nearby called everyone over too, so zoom we go again (at that time we were suppose to be on our way to my grandma's house). Once in my uncle's house, my eldest uncle called over who was in Sengkarai near Tutong beach..as many of my dad side went, we followed again eventhough we were late. Eventually, we arrived at my grandma's close to 7pm. An hour late. My siblings and I passed by guests who came over with carrying our bags as it was our turn to sleep over that night

-Had the 7 days makan (eating) ceremony prior to my grandma's passing away on Monday. Will be followed up with 14days makan ceremony this monday. My grandma belongs to the Dusun ethnic group, one of the ethnic groups in Brunei, so there is a difference in rituals that I am used to. Will elaborate in my future posting

-My whole family waited for people to come for raya last two nights. It was nice, had my old school friends from Form Six,SMSA stopped by. Even my bro's fiance with her family. Got my brother's friends too.

-Attended the DPMM FC raya gathering at my friend's place last night. Check it out (tomorrow) -next couple of days at ranoadidas.com

-Accompanied my friend to go raya-ing at her friend's house this afternoon. That was the first house I went to without my family. I am the family type, I always go raya with my family

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First and foremost, allow me to wish my family and friends Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Maaf Zahir Batin. Forgive me for any wrongdoings that I have done in the past to all of you. Hope that everyone is enjoying their 4th day of Raya today in Brunei or wherever you may be. To my friends and family who is spending their raya abroad, raya shoutouts to all of you although we are miles apart.

Sorry for not being able to update since my last posting. Many things has happened and I was very busy. My grandma whom I love and cherish the most has passed away exactly a week ago. Thank you to my friends who has sent in their condolences, really appreciate it very much.

To my REN06 family all over the world, Happy 1st Anniversary. I cant believe a year has passed since we left Tokyo. Everyone, miss you all and I hope I will be able to meet you again in the near future. I know we will *Hugs*

Again, Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri everyone! Do drop by to my house if you wish to visit. Many delicacies, snacks and cakes waiting for you

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