Weddings

My newly wed niece, Siti Khadijah and husband. My younger sister, Zurainah and son, Zaki.

Usually, school holidays mean weddings, one after another. I missed my niece's wedding on 11 Oct 08 because I was teaching in Kuching. I haven't met Siti Khadijah's new husband but got the opportunity on Saturday when I attended my other niece's wedding in Malacca. I spent my childhood in Malacca, schooling in Methodist Girls School and High School Malacca, yet now I got lost looking for my brother's house in Padang Temu. Malacca has changed so much that I plan to be a tourist and explore Malacca one day. It was Yanti's wedding, my brother Ahmad Mahir's youngest daughter. Ika and Justin came along and they also lost their way. Maz is in London for work and Izrin is working. Both Maz and Izrin were not able to be there. Below are some pictures of Yanti's wedding.

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I drove to Malacca with my first cousin, Abang Mat and Kak Maznah, his wife. They live in PD not far from my apartment. I was happy that his daughter, Achi and her husband, Adnan and their son joined us. I have not met them before but was glad they made an effort to meet their relatives whom they have not met before. Poor Justin, the only mat salleh and he got all the attention but he seemed to enjoy the attention bestowed on him. His height is another focus of attention but he is secured enough not to feel ill at ease.

Just like any other weddings and gatherings, when all sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews and cousins gathered, it became one big party. We were so focused on exchanging news with one another, we forgot about other guests.

Below are pictures of Dewi's wedding.

On 08 November 08, I attended my nephew's daughter's wedding at Bukit Serampang, Tangkak. I have never met Dewi, the bride. Atan's children were young when I visited him and Sapiah some years back. I remember how Atan toiled on the land, planting rubber and palm oil, doing it alone with some workers' help. He was the only family member who took care of their family land and he deserved to reap the rewards now. I hope Chom will remember this and aware that brothers are the ones who will help and take responsibility if you are in trouble. Think of the consequences years ahead of time and make amend now before it is too late. My sister, Zawiyah, expressed her sadness to me and effort should be made to repair the rift. I know how it feels for I have experienced drifting away from my brothers too but I found that no matter what, I am their sister and they were behind me all the way when I faced trouble.

To all the newly weds, all the best to you. May you have a happy life together to eternity.