Hijrah

Have I tell you something? A few days before we leaving Perth, my husband got the news that he was transferred to Arkib Negara Sabah branch at Kota Kinabalu. So, I went to human resource and extended my unpaid leave for another 1 and a half year...I felt sorry to my colleagues especially my boss but my husband and family come first in this situation. Now I'm already in Sabah another hijrah, continuing my life here, supporting my husband and caring for my children which I am happy to do so.

We manage to rent a house at Taman Ganang Villa in Penampang district but not far from the city of Kota Kinabalu. It also near to my husband's office. For me the house is quite big, three storeys with 4 rooms and 4 bathrooms. Everyday exercising up and down the stairs. I will post the pictures later, tension mate, the broadband slow bah!

My children still enjoying their life not going to school...I've been to JPN but they asked me to go to schools and asked for vacancy. With the help of my nephew, Zam I went to 3 Secondary schools in KK but unfortunately no vacancy and I went to a primary school but stll waiting for their reply. Looks like I have to explore more schools around here (I'm wondering though why JPN cannot help me make the inquiry like what I've experienced in Perth, we only wait at home and the Education Department do the searching in only one week, my children were able to go to school). Please pray for me that my children can get the school soon.

The Amazing Wave Rock

Alhamdulillah, we were very lucky to have the chance to spend our holiday in Western Australia before going back to Malaysia. Wave Rock Hyden was our dream-list destination. About 4 hours travel by car from Perth we managed to make a day trip.

At the information boards


Wave rock at the background


The dam..


On the hill top


Rock of natures impact


Believed to have formed over 2700 million years ago, Wave Rock is part of the northern face of Hyden Rock. The shape of the wave is formed by gradual erosion of the softer rock beneath the upper edge, over many centuries



14 metres high, and 110m long.


The colours of the Wave are caused by the rain washing chemical deposits (carbonates and iron hydroxide) down the face, forming vertical stripes of greys reds and yellows.


There are also rocks at different times of the day, as the changing sunlight alters its colours and appearance. (sources of info: http://www.waverock.com.au)

While there, we also went to the animal farm just beside the Wave Rock.

At the emu cage..


The donkeys want to pose too


The white kangaroos


The sleeping koala

*Flashback*

Alhamdulillah my family and I have returned to Malaysia safely on 23 June 2009. We were very glad to be given the opportunity to experience life abroad which absolutely very precious. I would like to share several events that I missed to post immediately due to time constrain.

Gatherings
Two weeks before departing we held small gathering with some friends. I felt a sting of sadness knowing that we may not see each other again, deep in my heart I hope that our friendship will last forever. Actually, we held two small gatherings but for the latest one I forgot to take pictures, (asyik borak jer) sorry friends, but surely the memories captured in my mind.

Fikri(Perth) and Syarif(UiTM)

The undergrad brothers; Acap, Nas and Shakir


Aziah (Kelantan) and Rukma(Makasar)


....playing with Wardah, at the back; Raikal, Rania and Hikmah


happy friends and abang Nas

Farewell gathering

About a week before leaving Perth, the undergraduate students were very kind enough to held a farewell party for their seniors and friends who will be going back for good. Thank you everyone, good luck and all the best for you all!!

The sisters...


Hasif and abang-abang


with my 'baby'

Friend's invitation
On 20 June, we got the invitation from a friend, Sharif and his wife, Aziah. They served us with delicious Laksa Kelantan and apple crumb. Hope to see you again mates and thank you for everything. May our friendship lasting forever...


with the host, Aziah..(I'm eating the apple crumb)


Hasif, hubby and Sharif


See ya again Wardah


Wardah, Raikal, Rania, 'Iffah, Afiq, Syarafi, Hasif and Zarif


The children...happy always

Farewell for Al-Hawari and family

On the night of 20th June we spend a little time with Hawari's family before they going back to Oman the next day. Luckily they will spend their holiday in Kuala Lumpur before they proceed their journey to Oman, so we will be able to meet again.


I'll miss you Hawari!!


What a face Syaima'!


Batul, Syarafi and Hasif


Zarif, Khalil and 'Iffah


Three amigos

The Departure

I was very touched with my friends warm assistance towards the last moments of our departure. Zulkhairi and Ramisah, your hospitality was great and the foods were superb. My husband and I were speechless and don't know how to express our gratitude, may Allah blessed you and your family. For all friends who saying their goodbye at the airport, thank you very much, hopefully we will meet again....sayonara Perth....

Gathered at Zul' house before going to airport


Smiles..!!


At the airport with Hakim and Maisarah


Children with Intan and her mum, Anisah


Musdi, Nize, Jem and Iza


Zul and Amar


Soo tired...

Last days....

My children had already withdrawn from their schools on 12 June 2009 as to prepare for going back to Malaysia. When I met the teachers and staff of the primary and high schools, they were all expressed their sadness and that they will missed the children. Some of them asked me, why not I stay here? I just smile and said my families and friends are in Malaysia and I miss my country.

No doubt I will miss my life here in Perth....the experiences I gained here are precious, and I'm sure my children also feel the same, but we cannot wait to go back to our home land. Therefore, before we leave, we will take the opportunity to stroll around Perth and part of W.A. for the last time......

Autumn BBQ Fiesta

Last Saturday, 30th May 2009, we were having the BBQ fiesta to celebrate certain events; birthdays, farewell (for those who are going back for good - including my family) and welcoming the newcomers. Such a gay day......

Family Story Time

After lunch hour on 22nd May, the Bentley Primary School was organizing the Family Story Time. This program was to encourage the students as well as their families to spend time reading together. At the end of the event, the Principal read the story to them in the library right before the raffle ticket winner were announced; whereby they have the very special guest cheering them up, Mr. Teddy!!

Year seven student reading to Zarif's class


Listening to grandpa's story.....


Let me read to you my friend..


Mr. Teddy!!! We want to hug you please...!

Rainbow

On May 22, 2009, Hasif's class performed a rainbow dance at the school weekly assembly. Before the presentation, the children were painted on their pretty face with rainbow colours by their teacher. And on that day also, they were allowed to wear colourful dresses instead of their school uniform. See the edited video clip showing how they enjoyed their performance very much. Hasif was wearing a blue t-shirt.

Before the performance