Barakallah sister!

Huda is very particular and choosy on her wedding. Everything has to be white and pink but not too much pink nor too little white. Err.

Anyway, the day was beautiful. It didn't rain on her reception and the family was more relaxed and knows what to be done and expected since this is the second wedding feast held at home. Plus we have an extra helping hand around now. Right hubby? =)

Just to share some picts by Fazrul. No, he's not the official photographer. But being us, of course we had to snap some pictures too!

~The solemnization day~

 

~The reception day~ 

Look at my man, in pink! Hihi. It's not his fault, he has no choice =p

(Adik kepada Amar yang kanan sekali itu kelihatan seperti Justin Bieber kan. Heh)

Alhamdulillah, everything went well. It seems so surreal that my little sister is now married too. We are very close since forever and we just had to get married around the same time too. Haha. We have shared life of growing up together. Now it's great that we continue to have each other to share what married life has to offer us next.

Weekend in KL

Though this has been a slow moving-shocking sadness week of the family, we still have to look forward to the reception of Huda and Amar on the groom's side. So here we are already in KL. The event will be held tomorrow and hopefully all will went well. I am more eager for Fazrul's arrival from Kuching this evening though. Hehe.

While in KL, I am hoping to catch a movie or two with Fazrul. I still haven't see Harry Potter and friends. Though I am sure I'll be babbling and grumbling and dissatisfied with the movie as they're always far deviated from the books. But it'll be fun to
watch the characters because at least for that part they got it right. I really like those 'three musketeers' especially Rupert Grint, the red head blur.

Speaking of movies, the last one I saw was Rapunzel in 3D. And I absolutely love it! It was one of Disney's best romantic and by that I mean not cheesy, wittingly funny and heart warming sweetness of the leads. I love this Rapunzel because she is a strong, smart, independent and all-round gifted young lady. Not the typical combing hair-all-day-long princess just waiting for some prince. Plus who wouldn't fell in love with Mandy Moore's sweet voice.

I know I still haven't updated about Huda's reception in Taiping. I promise I will try next week. There are some lovely pictures taken by Fazrul that I would like to share. Hey, I haven't updated about my own wedding now that I remember. Well, we'll be getting the photos from our official photographer really soon. So that's another thing to look forward too :).



Here's a sneak peek of Huda and Amar!

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It's time to say goodbye

We lost our beloved Taya yesterday morning. He died from severe jaundice with haematuria. It really was our mistake in the first place when we gave him paracetamol months ago. He was down with fever at that time. Paracetamol is probably the most widely use drug in the world and never would we have thought that pcm is extremely toxic to cats. Oh, please forgive us Taya.

The first time, it was only half a tablet. When he still seems weak with hot temperature, we brought him to a vet but didn't thought to mention about the pcm. Again, because we didn't know it was toxic to him. He was injected with antibody for fever and infection plus some medications to be taken at home. Few days later he was all well and healthy again.

Three months ago he fell sick again. Hot temperature plus sneezing and watery nose. So we thought, 'Hey, it's fever again. Ah, panadol will sort it out'. There goes another half a tablet. But later that night, I did a random search on the net about fever in cats. How horrified I was to found out about the toxicity. That death could occur in just a few days. We practically fed 'poison' to him! Huuu. Then I read that there's antidote available so I urged my father to bring him to the vet again. At the clinic, antidote for the pcm was administered to Taya but the doctor didn't mention the need for follow up or other treatment. I specifically asked him, 'Is that it doctor? Will he be ok again?'. And he said yes.

He was active and eats well and he gets bigger every day. We could never tell that he was actually sick inside. Last saturday he vomits again. This time it was so yellow in colour. He looked so weak, slumped against the floor. But it was my sister's wedding. The groom is coming with many guests to tend to. Father stroke him and put him to sleep on the bed. Occasionally I check on him. He's already on the floor again. This time his sickness is different. He gets weaker by each hour and he still vomits. Until at last I found him, he has already inched nearer to the bedroom door. What wrench my heart the most is remembering how he moaned from the door, calling for us. He might have called us before that. But we realized it too late. Not until he already made the effort crawling from the bed to the door :'(

We couldn't wait anymore. Father asked me to go with Fazrul but this time to another vet. The doctor straightaway questioned us about pcm the moment he saw Taya. His gums, earflap and the soft pads on his paws were all yellowish instead of the usual pinkish. Even his skin was yellowish too under the furs. Apparently whatever reservation of good liver he has is gone and that's why the jaundice signs is showing. His urine was blood-stained too. It was a 50-50 chance for Taya. He had to be warded and put on IV. Meds for liver and kidney function were pushed down his throat. The doctor said that he has a chance to survive if he made it through the night. I was crying like crazy and couldn't bring myself to look at Taya just before we left him there.

When I got the call from the clinic on the next morning, I already knew it in my heart that he was gone. It was tough breaking the news to my parents especially my father who sleeps with Taya every night. The whole family cried. We brought his body back and buried him. I really couldn't believe how lifeless he looked. The whole day, I couldn't stop crying just at the thought of him.

This morning as I close the door to left for work, I saw his empty plate. I couldn't help it but broke down in tears all over again. I miss you Taya. I really miss you.

Thank you Allah for the chance of loving him.

The first akad

The first mini kenduri of Wani, my sister in law is done. Phew. Back to Taiping and working. Why it's mini kenduri? Because it is only the solemnization ceremony. The reception will be held in January next year. So now it's time to focus on the next event which is the akad and reception of my own sister, Uda in Taiping this coming weekend. Let's have a run through, shall we. The next week will be the reception on the groom side in KL. Another week later is the reception of Wani in Seremban and the week after that is the reception of Wani's husband side also in Seremban. See how many kenduris I have in line. Fuh.

Though it's just a feast for akad ceremony, the exhaustion was extreme. Because the food is not catered but self cooked. I think the cleaning up of plates and glasses, pots and pans and storing them away dry and clean was the most tiring. Plus it was held at night thus we worked hard to clear up everything until past midnight. The guest was estimated around 100 people but the turnout was way more. Nevertheless it was really really fun. There's warmth and laughter and I got to meet his side of the family again (a good chance to recall the names of the pakciks, makciks and cuzzies =p).

Pasangan pencuci pinggan mangkuk, periuk, talam, gelas, dulang, sudu, senduk, teko. Hehe.

She, who's reluctant with make up especially the fake eyelashes but was forced by the rest of us. Haha. I really respect Wani. I like how she is so moderate in everything. It doesn't mean she is conservative. Oh no, she is far from conservative. She's just following the rules of moderation as a muslim.

I love this picture. They look so sweet together. Congratulations to the both of you! Barakallah. May you guys have a wonderful blessed marriage throughout your life :)

 

Phew, hectic week it is. Full clinic on Monday and Wednesday. Tuesday was spent at Ipoh scouring last minute things for my sister's wedding. Only today the clinic seems to slow down a bit. Heck, I spoke too early. The patient's cards is just flowing in now. Guess this will be a quick entry then. Oh, did I mention that my youngest dearest 'busyuk' sister is getting married in one week?

The next few weeks will see me tripping back and forth from Taiping to Seremban to Kuala Lumpur and to Seremban again. Why? Because my sister and his sister decides to get married together. Well, not 'together' in term of word. It's together in this particular month of this particular year. The 'kenduris' will take place every weekend of December until early January. So it's not only the brides who spend the bulk of money getting married, Fazrul and me will also burn a hole in our pockets paying for his flight tickets. Haha!

But the situation makes it a really good fate to be meeting my husband again and again. In fact, I'll be heading to Seremban tonight with him too arriving from Kuching. Oh, be still my heart till you lay eyes on your love :) 

The first meal

Oleh kerana saya dan Fazrul masih duduk berjauhan, saya belum pernah berpeluang betul-betul memasak sepenuhnya hidangan lengkap untuk santapan suami saya. Bila di rumah sendiri selalunya bekerjasama dengan mak. Bila di rumah mertua pula mestilah bukan tukang masak dominan juga. Bekerjasama dengan ibu mertuaku pula. Rasanya peringkat awal ini tidak sesuai pula kalau saya take over dapur kan. Tak senang duduk ibu mertuaku nanti menantu sorang-sorang kerjakan dapur dia. Haha.

Semasa bertandang ke Kuching tempoh hari, kami menetap di homestay yang boleh kata lengkap perkakas dapurnya. Saya akhirnya berpeluang mengerjakan dapur secara dominan demi suami dan sesuap nasi (Huh?). Pagi-pagi ahad pergi pasar pagi untuk beli barang mentah. Dari malam sebelumnya dah pening berangan nak masak apa. Mungkin terlebih excited juga. Tema ialah makanan laut. Seronok juga pasar Kuching ini. Boleh tengok apa produk kampung tempatan. Gamat mentah-mentah pun ada jual. Ikan terubuk jangan cakap la. Tomato pula pelik sikit. Agak kecil dan kurang bulat. Lagi ada sayur pelik apa namanya saya tidak ingat dah. Akhirnya beli udang galah 2 ekor, udang sederhana setengah kilo, ikan bawal 2 ekor, kubis bunga, batang saleri, cendawan tiram, sayur kailan dan ikan masin jeruk. Apa menunya?

Adakah sama besar tapak tangan saya?

                                        Udang galah sedang galak dibakar.

Saya seronok hendak cerita percubaan menu di bawah ini. Antara makanan kegemaran Fazrul. Seronok sangat sebab kali ini jadi. Pertama kali cuba di rumah emak tidak berapa jadi bentuk bebenangnya namun rasa sudah mantap. Kali ini cuba sampai jaya. Hehe. 

Nyum nyum butter prawn. Er, bahagian atas itu agak garing sedikit. Tapi apapun rasa dia memang best. Terima kasih kepada kawan saya Ayin. Saya belajar dari blog dia lah. Cuba la jenguk. Gambar-gambar makanan dia sentiasa menggugat jiwa. Hehe.

Dekorasi cili bagai itu oleh Fazrul. Rajin eh :) Suami saya boleh tahan juga bab memasak ni. Dia la tukang masak tak berbayar di rumah sewa dengan rakan-rakan bujangnya.

Menu: Butter prawn, ikan bawal goreng halia dan bawang putih, kailan ikan masin, udang galah bakar. Kami bersantap penuh selera.

Eh, tadi kata beli kubis bunga, saleri dan cendawan tiram? Oh, itu saya buat rencah nasi goreng tomyam. Sarapan keesokkan harinya. Marvellous!

Seronoknya masak untuk suami dan masak-masak bersama suami. Saya harap tidak lama lagi akan dapat berita gembira tentang pertukaran tempat kerja suami. Saya boleh saja ke Sarawak tapi tiada posting pula. Dilema penjawat awam. Huuu.