Selamat Tahun Baru 2014

2013 was a good year for me, alhamdulillah. I hope 2014 will also be kind to me and let me get on with life with .little hassle. 2014 opens with a little glimmer of hope for my eyes. My eye specialist told me that my visual field test showed that my glaucoma damage is not as bad as it looks with naked eyes. She's hopeful that my glaucoma doesn't progress to further deterioration and said I can still drive with care as I am doing now. My attempt to slow down the damage include homoepathy treatment with Dr. Mohammad in Kuching and taking organic bilberry juice which Maz bought from Mahnaz Food in Section 22, Shah Alam. On top of that I faithfully take vegetable juice which include spinach, carrot and beetroot, 2 or 3 times a week. So far I have not been careless about using the three eye drops prescribed for me. I just pray, Allah desn't take away my total sight yet and  give me time to enjoy most of the spectacular beauty He has created.

Rania in her new school uniform. 060114

Demure Rania welcoming the New Year.

Rania with adorable cousin Gabe.

Gorgeous Rania

On 6 January 2014, Rania went to a new playschool not far the house. Like any other children she is adjusting to new friends, teachers and environment and cried a bit for a day or two but she gets adjusted so fast as she has such lovely nature and smiling face.

Gabe knows no fear. Silverleaf monkeys are his friends. 311213

Haidi kena pujuk Nia tapi Gabe pakai rempuh je kat silverleaf tu.  

Rania berkepit dengan Pak Su, takut kat silverleaf monkeys.

Rania tak mahu pergi dekat silverleaf monkeys.

On 31 Dec 2013, Rania and Gabe went to Bukit Melawati to get acquinted with the silverleaf monkeys. Like in Kuala Gandah, Rania just enjoyed looking from far but Gabe was so curious he wanted to go, play and touch without any fear. Haidi's parents had to restrain him but he struggled. The silverleaf monkeys are gentle and non- aggressive. They are beautiful but overwhelming for Rania.

Battle of the Shades - Rania and Gabe with fashionable sunglasses. 311213

I promised Rania that she can sleep with me every Thursday night. Since both  her parents work late, sleeping on my bed has become a treat. A ritual has been established and it goes like this:
Selamat malam nenek
Jumpa esok
Mimpi manis
Nenek sayang Nia
Nia sayang nenek
Alfatihah...

and normally she sleeps so soundly until subuh. When she gets up, she will whisper in my ears ' Selamat pagi nenek'. Rania is priceless.
So welcome 2014 and please be good.