For my readers' information, I am officially half a Malay according to many of my close friends' observation. They even gave me a Malay name called 'Aisha' to that extent.
Ar Bish!
Seriously, I also have no idea why. Maybe, my circle of close friends are Malays. Ha! It's true.
I went out with Jo, Jam and Wa on Thursday after work. We went to break fast together at Al-Alzhar (I think the spelling should be right) at Bukit Timah. Upon reaching there, I saw many Malays waiting to break fast. There were plates of food on every table but no one is eating them. They are all waiting for the TIME. So everyone is practically staring at the food. We ordered the food and it came specially fast on that day. Out of courtesy, I decided not to eat as well. I don't think it is polite to gobble your food in front of so many pairs of hungry eyes. Ha! Therefore, I waited with them. And then the prayers started over the 'radio' (That's what I think it was).
Immediately, almost everyone at Al-Alzhar started eating. Ha! SO DID I! I was starving!!!
After dinner, Ida joined us for Geyland Serai. I was feeling excited. My first time there! Yes, I am a Singaporean. Need I say more?
Traffic was moving at a snail pace. We took more than half an hour to drive there, travelling at the speed of 60km/h. Gosh! ON PIE?
The girls decided to bring me to one of the bazar at Geylang Serai. Anyway, they need to get some stuff for Hari Raya as well. I practically acted like a 'tourist' there, taking pictures as I walked around the bazar. Ha!
Jam was my 'tour guide' for the night trip.
First stop was to buy 'baju' for Jo. He needed it to do a dance for Vanda's concert this year. We came by a shop that sells fanciful 'baju kebaya' and Jam happened to notice that it sells 'baju' for children as well. We stopped by to ask and the salesman was quite helpful. He got the size for Jo to tried on. He even kneeled down to help Jo to put it on. (Bonus: He looks cute!) The new 'baju' looks great on Jo and deal is sealed!
Ar Bish!
Seriously, I also have no idea why. Maybe, my circle of close friends are Malays. Ha! It's true.
I went out with Jo, Jam and Wa on Thursday after work. We went to break fast together at Al-Alzhar (I think the spelling should be right) at Bukit Timah. Upon reaching there, I saw many Malays waiting to break fast. There were plates of food on every table but no one is eating them. They are all waiting for the TIME. So everyone is practically staring at the food. We ordered the food and it came specially fast on that day. Out of courtesy, I decided not to eat as well. I don't think it is polite to gobble your food in front of so many pairs of hungry eyes. Ha! Therefore, I waited with them. And then the prayers started over the 'radio' (That's what I think it was).
Immediately, almost everyone at Al-Alzhar started eating. Ha! SO DID I! I was starving!!!
After dinner, Ida joined us for Geyland Serai. I was feeling excited. My first time there! Yes, I am a Singaporean. Need I say more?
Traffic was moving at a snail pace. We took more than half an hour to drive there, travelling at the speed of 60km/h. Gosh! ON PIE?
The girls decided to bring me to one of the bazar at Geylang Serai. Anyway, they need to get some stuff for Hari Raya as well. I practically acted like a 'tourist' there, taking pictures as I walked around the bazar. Ha!
Jam was my 'tour guide' for the night trip.
First stop was to buy 'baju' for Jo. He needed it to do a dance for Vanda's concert this year. We came by a shop that sells fanciful 'baju kebaya' and Jam happened to notice that it sells 'baju' for children as well. We stopped by to ask and the salesman was quite helpful. He got the size for Jo to tried on. He even kneeled down to help Jo to put it on. (Bonus: He looks cute!) The new 'baju' looks great on Jo and deal is sealed!
'Baju Kebaya'
I was tempted to buy one for myself.
Jo was struggling to get into the 'baju'.
Our handsome BOY
We continued to window shop around. Well, let the photos do the talking now!
My Paradise - I LOVE BAGS!
Jo got a pair of slippers from this shop.
Beautiful lighting for your home?
These packets of decorations should do the trick as well.
It reminds me of Chinese New Year's decoration.
Malay Goodies - I don't know the names?
Food Bazar - You will love IT!
That practically summed up the whole Geylang Serai's trip. Tired but HAPPY!
