Keeping The Friendships Alive

There was never any doubt I was going to the school reunion this time. The last one was fun.

This time around there were even more friends from the class of 80 that came.

(The girls. But Phang, where are you?)

And although there was not as much screaming as the previous (first) reunion, this one was equally fun. The theme was Bollywood and many came dressed in gorgeous attires.

Najee & Shaharizad - they had on these amazing ala-Bollywood clothes (I hadnt thought of taking full shots, which is a shame).

Swee Bin, our class monitor (she's been holding the esteemed position since wayback and who's responsible to bring us all back together after all this time.. thanks Bin) had proposed that we sing Chal Mere Sathi, to go with the theme of the event (which we did; and then embarrassed ourselves on stage! But we were there to have fun and we did).

Like the super-efficient class monitor she was, SweeBin had all the lyrics printed out for us.


The pretty Norma & ever-young Seong Chooi.

As usual, we, the class of 80 will make our own agenda without paying attention to the emcees at these occasions (haha). And when Dancing Queen was sung on stage, we sang and dance at the back of the ballroom (somehow we always get a table at the back).

(this year)

(this is from last year)

Cheerful Li Yin & Min Choo (she was the head girl - so you dont play, play.. And I found out what big and amazing heart she has. You go, girl! You are an inspiration)

With carefree Phang. I can always count on her to let our hair down.

I simply love the fact that I am from an all girls school..


Finale. Min Choo is already planning for our next girls' meet-up. Thanks girls, it was seriously fun to meet everyone.

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Trivial

Did you happen to catch Jenny (on the block) crying when /after she had to tell some participants they wont be the next idol? It was sweet. And then I laughed because she cried worse than the rejected participants did. I think the session had to be cut short; that's how upset she was. But still sweet nonetheless.



And more here.

While talking about nonsensical stuff, let me also share this glee s2 ep 8 video with you. I saw it first on the dvd then on Zana's tumblr. Then again later when I was going through what to watch. I thought I'd share it here too. Totally agree with Zana on the episode (I have the s2 ep1 till 10 on external if anyone wants to borrow)

At the same time found this also and thought it is rather fun (maybe the original idea for the tv episode).

Yeap, I do realize I am being totally, hopelessly frivolous today.

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Rumah Anak Yatim / Kebajikan Darul Taqwa

There were flurries of emails before we finally confirmed we were going. It wasnt really a planned thing, rather more of an impromptu of yeses from those that wanted to go.

It started from Hanim's email on the rumah anak yatim. One thing led to another and then we were there already this morning. I drove (with Mala, Hanim & Yat); not that I know where the place is exactly; only it is somewhere in Sungai Besi (like I've been there at all). The home does not show on the map when googled. The makcik we asked do not know the place. Luckily a young man came to show us directions. Zah came later on her own.

The place is quite decent actually, sitting on reserved land. Tak lah dhaif. Large space for the children. Looks like fully equipped. Cuma nya the railway track sits right behind the home and there is only mesh-wires that separates the two (but I suppose there are bigger worries).

There are 16 boys and 11 girls from poor families. Yang tak ade ayah; mak-bapak bercerai. But kids being kids, they look happy enough. There were a few volunteers there to paint the boys' room and they were having tahlil too today although we didnt stay.

This is taken in the girls' room / dorm. It is big, clean, airy and looked like new.

The girls laughed when we asked if they always get the same questions when anybody comes for a visit (I suppose that means they do) and that they should have an FAQ board somewhere in the dorm for this.

If you are thinking of visiting, the address is on the bus on the photo above (if you can read it, that is..). It is actually at Batu 7 1/2 Jalan Sungai Besi. If you come from Ampang on MRR2 (heading south) take the exit to Besraya. Follow on Besraya and turn back towards city center. You'll see Pangsapuri Permai on your left (and some PPR flats); but go straight till you come to a u-turn. Make that u-turn and head back towards Sungai Besi. The home will be on your left; after the PJ exit. Go slow (we almost missed it).

It was a good morning. The girls are already talking about other similar visits.

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A Multitude Of Blessings

We were reading the Quran (this particular Quran has many other information embedded within it) the other day when we came across this ~

Orang yang mengajarkan al-Quran kepada anaknya mendapat pahala sepadan dengan berhaji sepuluh ribu kali, berumrah sepuluh ribu kali, berjihad sepuluh ribu kali, memerdekakan sepuluh ribu budak, memberi makan sepuluh ribu kaum muslim yang lapar, memberi pakaian kepada kaum muslim yang tidak memiliki pakaian, dan setiap huruf yang diajarkan diganjar sepuluh kebaikan dan dihapuskan sepuluh kejelekan. HR Sa'id bin Musayyab

So I asked the boys, agak nye mama dapat pahala macam ni ke? They all said, ye lah mama dapat pahala macam ni (the children are always ever so sweet, Masya'Allah). Insya'Allah; I quietly echoed their doa.

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