Why I love Penang again?

By now, I could safely say that we have managed to keep this one tradition that I started off the moment I got married, which was to go for a holiday with my whole family at least once a year. Alhamdulillah, a very meaningful event for me. Ones that I look forward every year in my hectic schedule.

It was my mom's turn to choose a holiday spot this year and she has chosen to go to Penang. The last time we went there was when K turned 1. Read here.

We stayed with AirBnb at Tanjung Bungah. Arrived on Saturday and the traffic was clear. But boy, Penang was very wet in September. It has been raining heavily the past three days. So that Saturday when we arrived, it was pouring heavily 70% of the time.

Day 1

We first went to Penang Art Street. Nothing much to shout about. The queue for all the good food and snacks were crazy.

At night, we strolled along Batu Feringghi. Almost midnight as it kept on raining the whole evening.

Day 2

Started off our morning early to Bukit Bendera. Bought the VIP pass because man, the queue was crazy. It was really worth it guys. And guess what, it was raining again!

Then, we went to Kek Lok Si Temple.

And had a swim at Batu Feringghi.

At night, we had our dinner at Gurney Drive. Then, dropped by at Penang Avatar Secret Garden where my brother witnessed some scary encounter here. To be fair, it was almost midnight when we arrived.

Day 3 

At Komtar, shopped, played some games, eat!

Then, 7 hours journey back home ya'll. Traffic was crazy.

Overall, Penang was hectic, full of queuing for food, waiting for the rain to stop and then stuck in traffic jam. I used to really love Penang. Has it been different or have I been different?

Moral of the story, Penang is not for cranky parents guys. 

Nonetheless, anywhere with this bunch make me realize.. I live for this. I miss this moment already.

Birthday party for K and A

So, guess which outlet did the girls request for their birthday party this year?

Yuppp, KFC again (T_T). Third year here guys.. tak boring ke? I suggested A&W, Pizza Hut, all lah except McD, but it's their day. So, we obliged.

But, this year.. Khaira is a bit shy. She is no longer interested with the games and all.

Next year, tempat lain please?!

Thank you to all our families and friends!

Khaira turns 7!

Khaira is 7, guysssss!! 😭😭😭 It has been 7 years since I became a mom. Soon she’ll become a teenager, then to uni and have a family of her own.

As usual we celebrated her birthday at school. I love having a birthday cake resembling their interest at that time, and this year Khaira was obsessed with Powerpuff Girls. The irony, I used to be obsessed with them during my time.

2018 is another tough year for Khaira. Firstly, she had to stay at school from 750am to 4pm, or even 6pm when she had Tae Kwon Do. Her separation anxiety got worse, it took her 3 months to adjust. Then, her first time taking examination. She got so nervous and just about when she managed to control her emotions better, her diagnosis was confirmed. She has asthma and on inhaler after years of monitoring.

This year she struggled with being bullied, struggled with girls issue; kawan tak kawan. And I have always been there to protect her. Until today, my friend advised me and said, "they need to learn to feel sad and handle their own problem". She couldn't be more correct.

But all, in all.. I am very proud of you, Khaira Asyikin. You cope with everything well. She won multiple awards this year. Everytime I asked her on what she wants as a reward, her answer went from Buku Rampaian, to some stuff in kedai RM2. Very low maintenance this one!

I love you and I always will, K. Although you need to fight your own battle sometimes, I'm right behind you always ok. Always remember that k, my love. You're adaptable and strong!