Work! Work!

I am so overwhelmed right now. Its work and work. So many things need to get settled in a short period of time. My head is spinning, I need to think, fast! On top of everything else, I am dreading thursday. I will be, for the first time ever, to become an MC during our HP cascade. Who would have thought? That I would stand there and be master of ceremony. (Not sure if its going to be a good or funny image in my mind ;-)) Well, I actually had a few near misses in the past. I actually been involved in alot of staff activities and been asked to stand on the stage numerous time, but I was able to resist. But apparently, not on thursday! I am nervous even to think about it now. But as always I will try my best and do what I have to do.

What a challenge on thursday! I definitely blog about it soon after. Just to gather my thoughts and how I felt about it. Who knows, I might be good at it or I will screw up bit time!

Work is busy, other aspects of my life is ok. Hubby and I are thinking of going on a short holiday again. Maybe end of the year? We are looking into options, and sort of made up our mind of where to go at the moment.

So thats something to look forward to. Although I dont know how my girl will react since she can be difficult sometimes when we want to take her places. Sigh....

Cupcakes!

Since I have some free time today I decided to bake some cupcakes. Very easy recipe and it taste good and sweet. My girl helped me with the icing and topping and we had fun together.

Married for 43 years

So its my parents 43rd wedding anniversary today. They were married on 17/07/1966. 43 years is such a long time and I wonder how it feels like to live with someone that long. Maybe you feel like you are part of each other, you know each other like a book, nothing to hide and nothing to worry about. They have been together that long and they are on their 60s now, getting old together. As far as I know, they NEVER live even stay apart even for a day. My father never leave my mother on her own for more than a few hours. Thats how close they are. I remember one time when I was younger, my dad was to be sent to a course in Singapore by his department, but since my mom was working at that time, she couldnt go. And my dad cancelled the trip and refuse to go. Wow.. thats what I called committment.

They never knew anybody else since they were young. All they have is each other and us the children. They are my living prove that everlasting love does exist although I know they fight and bicker with each other at times. But thats what I called a marriage, they are still two different people and have their own differences but the fact that they stay together that long under one roof, is really amazing. I know they are not the only one, there are alot more people like them so I am glad this world is still full of happy marriages.

I hope they will last forever and ever. My role models, I am not even come close. I wish their love will stay forever and sealed for the rest of their lives. I hope nothing but happiness and abundance of good health for them. Since I know, we, the children, are now having our own lives now and cant be with them all the time, all they have is each other.

May Allah bless you, my mom and dad. Sincerely from your only daughter, her husband and daughter.

Happy Birthday HM

And thank you for being a caring monarch.

Interesting!

I am confused why after he died, that people start potraying how normal MJ was? While he was alive, the only thing that was prominently mentioned about MJ was how weird he was. Now all these photos surfaced from all over the place. Here are pictures of him shopping.

I've also read how normal he was as a father. How he taught his children on how to behave and be polite and respectful to others. Everyone says how well-behaved and smart the children are. And thats what he enjoys in death now, recognition of him as a good father to his children.

http://www.yahoo.com/s/1097946

So Sad

Why do I feel sad for these kids? I know they have previleged lives and continue to be, much better than other children around the world, but for now, its so sad to see these kids lost a father. I am bracing for more bad news and more custody fights for these children.

MJ kids

Arent they adorable? A kid is a kid. They are innocent souls, no matter how bizzare their lives can be. Now these children are without a father (I am not going to argue if MJ even the real father, it doesnt matter to me, a parent to me is someone who raise, love, care and look after the children, doesnt matter where the children come from). The only family known to them, except maybe the grandma who may occasionally appear in their lives, and all the nannies and hired staff. Wonder how they cope since MJ's death. As a mother, my heart goes out to them, and I hope they are spared from all the headache and heart break this world can offer.

Do I have to be worried? (Influenza A H1N1)

Its 124 cases as we speak today. Thats overwhelmingly high. For a small country as Brunei and what with the small population, that number is gigantic. Whats more worrying is everyday there are new cases, in the 20s which is I think the disease is spreading quickly.

We all start to panic now, I am sure.

What is wrong here? Why do we have so many cases in a short period of time? Are we that ignorant? Are we not not taking good care of ourselves? Do we not wash our hands frequently? Do we still go out to the Mall and all these crowded places? Yes I think we still do. And I dont know how we are getting out of this rut. But I do know that we need to do something to contain the disease. Everyone must act now. Dont go to these crowded places anymore. Dont go to all the Expos, and gathering. Wash your hands frequently. And make sure you cover your mouth if you sneeze or cough. Be informed.

My family are taking precaution as much as possible. We never leave our house without the hand sanitisers and wet tissues these days, and since yesterday we started buying masks and wearing them. We make sure we wash our hands before every meals. We have bought the hand sanitisers even before our trip to New Zealand since they also have a few cases, it was easy to get them before, but now the hand sanitisers are no where to be found, its off the shelves. And the people in Guardian dont know when the new stock will come. I have also started to look around for new ones since our supply is also depleting. So its so worrying.

Another news today, His Majesty has ordered to postpone all his birthday celebrations today. This is just to show how concern his Majesty is for his citizen and how serious the disease is in Brunei. I hope we all could be spared from getting the disease. I know its just a mild flu, but of course its even better if we dont get it.

What happen next?

Will the school holiday be extended again? For another week maybe? Do we get to be quarantined in our own homes when the time come? Do we have to stock food and other essentials when the government order everyone not to leave the house to contain the disease? Only time will tell.

I think I am gonna buy some food, beverages and other necessity tomorrow just in case.