Flurry of Activities

Time really just flies by doesn't it? It's already early February. Where the hell did January go? Never really noticed it passing by. Anyway, since coming back to Kerteh on Tuesday, I've been busy as a bee. I encountered a really gross experience on Wednesday. I was preparing to bring out Awi's car for her to go to work and also to put Haziq into his car seat. To my disgust and horror, I saw a dead cat on the floor of the front passenger seat. Euuggh, it was soooo disgusting, with maggots, millions of them, I'm telling you. I almost cried when I saw it. Not because I pitied the cat. Noooo, I was angry at that stupid cat. Can't really recall when it quietly went into the car and I suppose died after being in there for 5 days. I almost cried because I knew then, that I had to remove and wash the car of all those disgusting stuff. Man, I know I can stand certain horrendous things but this one really takes the cake.

I called in to the office saying I'll be a bit late, that I had some problem with the 'car'. After sending Awi and Haziq, I drove back to the house and relunctantly changed into old clothes and mentally prepare myself for what I'll be going through. I kept thinking to one of the Fear Factor episodes which featured maggots and my knees went weak. The smell was so unbearable, took a deep breath and looked on how I was supposed to tackle this problem. First try was unsuccessful. I couldn't pull myself together. At the third try, only then I followed Nike's advice to Just Do It. I wore plastic bags around my hands and then collected the dead cat and put inside a garbage bag. Don't think it's still over. Nooo, there are the maggots to take care off. Man, I believe I can cry thinking back to what I had to endure. Never in my life I want to go through that experience again. Suffice to say and and to not delve into too much details of my sufferings, I decided to change the whole car carpet and properly clean the insides of the car.

I still wonder when that cat got into the car. Must be the night before when I was packing and preparing for the drive down to KL for the Aidiladha break. I do feel a bit sorry for the creature but not when I recall the horror I had to endure.

Okay lah enough of that story. I do still feel traumatised. The other day, I actually jumped when I saw a cat sitting beside me. Never done that before.....

Refreshing Weekend in KL

Just arrived in Kerteh after pushing off from Bangsar at around 10 am. Stopped over at Awi's best friend's (Nor & Zack) house in Sri Gombak before continuing with our journey. As usual, throughout the whole time driving, I kept asking myself when in the world will we stop doing all these traveling back and fro from the East Coast. I suppose we could just go back to Bangsar or Bidor not as usual as we are doing now, saving our energy and time, but it's not something we are willing to sacrifice, I suppose. In the meantime, we just have to endure the back pain, Haziq's throwing his tantrum (it will get worse when he's older) and spend 6 hours on the road every so often. :(

Nevertheless, we had a good time during the Aidiadha weekend, well I know I did. by right, we should be spending this Hari Raya at Bidor but Awi's parents are in Kangar, looking after Awi's sister's children. Since, it's kind of a long drive to Kangar, everyone agreed to spend raya elsewhere. Never mind, we'll be going to Bidor to meet up with Nyah & Abang Ngah when they come back from performing the Haj.

As usual, I just love spending time around the house. The renovated kitchen is complete, though I forgot to take any pictures of it. Went for prayers as usual at Masjid Bangsar. Came back and ate breakfast before proceeding to other places. To me the highlight of the Hari Raya was the BBQ dinner. The guys (Cu, Razif, Razi and myself) cooked beef, lamb chops, prawns and squid. Cu and Ucop loved the barbequed squid but I enjoyed the beef and prawns very much. I'm sure everyone ate till their stomach was full. I know I did!!! I just loved the feeling of togetherness as a family, hearing Abah talking about his life as a student in the UK while sipping hot coffee. Such a nice feeling and didn't want it to end but of course, all good things must come to an end.

We also went to see Adik (Awi's younger sister) in Serdang. She couldn't get a ticket to join her parents in Perlis and ended up staying alone in KL as all her flatmates have gone home to their respective kampungs.

On the last night in KL, us three brothers went to the DVD shop to find some more good films. Following that we lepak in Bangsar Coffee Bean and guess who did we meet? Khalil Yaakob, the Information Minister. I guess, some of ministers are kind of cool, as long as they prefer Coffee Bean to Starbucks!!

Anyway, it's back to work tomorrow and I must have a zillion things to do. Hope the boss won't hassle me too much.