He is my Brother

A fun-packed memorable birthday bash that was held last Saturday, 26 December 2009 at the Tarindak Restaurant, Jerudong Polo Country Club to celebrate the 50th birthday of Bin Khalid, was one night to remember.

'Celebrity Night' was the theme. Families and friends who attended the party, did dress boldly and beautifully.

Bin Khalid and family

A beautiful poem, composed and recited by BinKhalid's brother ~ Senor Pablo, caught CQ's attention and so did the other guests that night.

He is my Brother

This is a poem for my dearest brother
For us he is like no other
He thinks he was naturally born a Leader
And keeps our families close together!

He is my brother – the fourth in line
For him that number will do just fine
I myself am three behind
But all of us he does outshine!

Brothers share a special bond
Especially for one we are truly fond
Memories we shared have never gone
Even till his hair turns blonde!

Success to you our brother dear
Good luck we wish and that is clear
For our support please do not fear
We will come to you from far and near!

Happy birthday!

Senor Pablo

To my child

CQ got this beautiful poem through an email that was written by a father to save his child.

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Just for this morning, I am going to smile when I see your face
and laugh when I feel like crying.

Just for this morning, I will let you choose what you want to wear,
and smile and say how perfect it is.

Just for this morning, I am going to step over the laundry
and pick you up and take you to the park to play.

Just for this morning, I will leave the dishes in the sink,
and let you teach me how to put that puzzle of yours together.

Just for this afternoon, I will unplug the telephone
and keep the computer off, and sit with you in
the backyard and blow bubbles.

Just for this afternoon, I will not yell once, not even a tiny
grumble when you scream and whine for the ice cream truck,
and I will buy you one if he comes by.

Just for this afternoon, I won't worry about what you are going
to be when you grow up, or second guess every decision
I have made where you are concerned.

Just for this afternoon, I will let you help me bake cookies,
and I won't stand over you trying to fix them.

Just for this afternoon, I will take us to McDonald's
and buy us both a Happy Meal so you can have both toys.

Just for this evening, I will hold you in my arms and tell you
a story about how you were born and how much I love you.

Just for this evening, I will let you splash in the tub
and not get angry.

Just for this evening, I will let you stay up late while
we sit on the porch and count all the stars.

Just for this evening, I will snuggle beside you for hours,
and miss my favorite TV shows.

Just for this evening when I run my finger through
your hair as you pray, I will simply be grateful that
God has given me the greatest gift ever given..

I will think about the mothers and fathers who are searching
for their missing children, the mothers and fathers
who are visiting their children's graves instead of their bedrooms.

The mothers and fathers who are in hospital rooms watching their
children suffer senselessly and screaming inside that little body
and when I kiss you goodnight I will hold you a little tighter,
a little longer.

It is then, that I will thank God for you,
and ask him for nothing, except one more day...

Arab-Families performing Umrah

Alhamdulillah. With Allah's divine grace and blessings, the Arab-Families has departed safely to the Holy City for Umrah this evening.

The group will be transiting in Singapore for a night stay and will continue the journey to Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, tomorrow morning.

A ' doa selamat' was held at the Serikandi Restaurant for the intending Arab-Families umrah group on last Thursday, 12 June 2008.

Mdm Tiff liased with a TTA personnel on the total count of baggages and boxes before checking-in.

Bigboss made sure the trolleys of baggages and boxes were in line for check-in.

The Arab-Families' Umrah group

A lesser form of pilgrimage to Makkah Al-Mukarramah that is not obligatory for Muslims, unlike the hajj, and can be performed at any time of year.

Ayahanda - Shaikh Hj Ahmad and Bonda - Sharifah Hjh Maimunah
with BinKhalid

Shaikh Hj Said @BinSaid - representing his family- with Mdm Jarah and X-kid. The Bling-bling Sistas and Golden boy could not be found for picture taking.. *sigh*

Mr & Mrs Sam and their two youngest daughters, Mira & Melia, will be joining the umrah trip.

Bigboss will be accompanying the Arab-Families' group.

Shaikh Hj Khalid - Head of the Arab-Families' umrah group - brings along his whole family to perform the umrah. Pictured here are only Mdm Tiff and Cici - the rest CQ can't gather them together ...all running here and there huhu

Sherry and Geerah will be among the umrah pilgrims and also to 'babysit' UmiQ :)

Ladybiker will be the 'doctor cum nurse' for Ayahanda and Bonda.

Shami will represent his dad - Senor Pablo, mom - Bunny Pablo and his brothers - Fejj, Marshmellow Boy and FunBoy.

UmiQ - her first umrah trip without her family, represent her dad - BinAzmi, mom - Mdm Rose and her sister - UmiFanah and brother - BinAbid.

His Honourable, Dato Paduka Hj Hamdillah made a courtesy send-off to Shaikh Hj Ahmad and the Arab-Families group at the airport.

Sisters - Sharifah Hjh Aisah and Sharifah Hjh Hasiah came all the way from KB to send off their eldest brother - Shaikh Hj Ahmad.

A doa was read by an Ustaz.

Arab-Families.com


Some candid and sad moments at the airport

cousins - Melia, Mira, Kimchi, UmiFanah and UmiQ

Mr. Sam and the Boys

The female members of Arab-Families with BinKhalid

Bunny Pablo's family were also at the airport to send Shami off.

Bling-Bling Sistas with Mdm Rose and UmiFanah.

Rara, Cici, Mr. LV, Sweetcherry and Mdm Aini

Bigboss with Kimchi

Sham is either feeling too tired with excitement or he's already felt 'missing'..

aawwwwwww - peewweeettttttttt


May they have a safe journey to the Holy City

Labayk Allahuma LabaykLabayk. La shareeka laka Labayk. Innal hamda wannimata laka wal mulkLa shareeka Lak .. (Here I am at your service, oh Lord, Here I am. Here I am. No partner do you have. Here I am. Truly, the praise and the favor are yours, and the dominion. No partner do you have.)

BinKhalid & Mdm Tiff

Bigboss and the Sams

Mr. LV - the accompanying Mutawwif

CQ apologised to Hj Hisham and Syafiq - who are part of the group, for not able to post their pictures here becoz CQ couldn't find them at the airport *sigh* ..it's not easy to be a mamarazzi OK!

__________hours before__________

Alhamdulillah, Bigboss and CQ are sweet seventeen today ..huhu

This yummy mousse cake which CQ requested for mars bars as filling - can be ordered from Bunny Yummies

the oozing mars bars will drool you till you drop huhu ..

CQ made a special soto or/and mee soto for lunch. The dark green mass is actually cili padi - you can't eat without that!! hmmm those who have tried will know what CQ meant huhu ..Hey! people don't call Ciliqueen without a reason OK! lols ...but CQ will not be held responsible if you blow your top off ...hehehe pedassssss lerrr

_________in the morning________

Remember this post? Yes! Kimchi was announced the winner. CQ and Bigboss are so proud of her. Keep it up! Believe in your ability and capacity to achieve and succeed in your dreams!

That's all people! CQ is so exhausted ...zzzzzzzzzzzz

Poetry Competition

Last Thursday, Kimchi was chosen by her Form Teacher to represent her class in the SMR's upcoming Poetry Competition.

As much as being talkative by nature, Kimchi has a natural flair for public speaking. I have always encouraged her to read good books so as to develop the proper usage of good English language (writing and speaking) and also to increase her library of vocabulary. Reading broadens the mind. Don't you know?

Kimchi's New Zealand-born English Language teacher - Sir Simon - as he is fondly called by his students, was overwhelmed and pleased with Kimchi's recent performance when she and a fellow classmate gave an impressive talk to all the Form 5 students on how to be well-prepared for the G.C.E. 'O' Levels Examinations - 2008.

According to Kimchi, Sir Simon was speaking literally in a Shakespearean style when he approached Kimchi with the idea. Surprised and amused by her teacher's poetic act, Kimchi accepted with beaming eyes.

The finals will be on 14 June 2008 - wow! a day when auspicious happenings will take place huhu - and till then, Kimchi has to practise with her Shakespeare-inspired teacher - Sir Simon. Good Luck!