Simple Malaysian Life?

Ever heard of that quote? The simple Malaysian life... Well I'm not certain whether the people who wrote it meant it or it is just a plain sentence that people wrote because it sounds good. As for me I believed there is nothing simple in Malaysian life especially when we practice the culture brought by our ancestors. Let us just focus on the 'Adat Resam' without touching the religous part because in Islam is simple and the best way of life undeniable!

Regarding Malaysian culture.. past few weeks I helped in 'merewang' for an aqiqah at my IL hometown at Kuala Pilah. The first think I had in mind when my hubby told me regarding the occasion, I thought that it will be a simple doa selamat occasion with some servings to the guests as we are going to sembelih 2 goats. But.. It is not as simple as what I had in mind... Gosh.. hmm.. what is the word to describe it..EXTRAVAGANZA..maybe that may describe the occasion all together..

2 Tents were set up for the purpose of the Aqiqah so that may give you the idea of how big the occasion is .

However the best part of all was everyone were so curteous in lending helping hands to help making the kenduri a big success. Despite all the hard work, everyone is still being able to smile during and after the kenduri so no matter how complicated our culture is as long as we enjoy I think its OK..

My BIL still smiling after washing piles of dishes.. The Orang Kuat for this time kenduri since his 2 other brothers were not around.

One Day Outing

During my mother's visit to our house last holiday, we went for a one day outing at Zoo Negara.. Sounds not so interesting but this one day outing is worth it.. Because my kids really enjoying it. But the toughest challenge was suddenly on that particular morning my boy showed symptoms of flu... Alamak.. but after further deliberation we decided to carry on with the plan and as for Arif we'll minimized his activities so that he won't get worse.

Auni is trying to push his brother around..

So the simplest way we can tought of is using the stroller for Arif.. Hehehe Auni is so jealous because his brother got to sit but she really enjoy walking and running. So no big deal!

Abah is actually more exited than the kids.. Hehehe he is actually trying to hide his exitement.

Few snaps of unique features that we encountered..

1. Guess what is this picture all about?? This is actually an ape trying to show off his back side.. He actually succeeded attracting most of the visitors

2. Guess how many turtles were there?

Answer.. 3.. Hahahaha check out the picture below so you will have a clearer idea and a better angle of what actual happen so that I don't have to describe further.

Free tiger show for today..

I salute my daughter because she kept on walking and running during the trip without complaining or making any attitude.. The only time she'll let us carry her is for taking picture and at the aquarium because she is too short to see.
This is a funny shot because we just been back from my sister's kenduri aqiqah and the kids have seen goats for real, yet Abah got so exited to pose with a goat at the zoo..

Which one is bigger the fish or Auni??

Maybe Arif is wondering about his future.. Heheheh..He was actually under the influenced of his medications so that what made him looked tired and sleepy. But Arif behaved very well and responded to the animals that he encountered today, just that he was not as active as he used to be. Cian anak mama.

We finished sightseeing after walking from 1.00 pm till 4.00pm... Fuhh. legaaa.. As for Arif and Auni.. it is now time for a deep nap...