A tribute

You were far away.

You were miles away.

You were present

You were holding on.

Now, you're near.

Nearer to home.

Hold on no more.

Life eternal, it's yours.

Willingly,

You gave. You sweat.

You toiled. You loved.

You held the fort,

so strong, so long.

You needed the rest.

The rest, you badly deserve.

You slept. Yes, it's time to rest.

"it's time to wake up!"

You hear us not.

You continued in slumber.

You fought to arise,

but you succeed not.

I knew you fought,

though you told me naught.

Rest no more,

I need you to wake up.

one last time.

I promise.

I promise to let you rest after.

You hear me naught.

But I hear you.

I hear you.

Safe and happy.

Reunited with loved ones,

watching over all, left behind,

Reminding us with your voice,

"Don't worry",

for you've reached home.

I plead no more.

I want you to rest now.

Wake up no more,

for you've found home.

I just wanted you to know,

I would have loved to see you again,

that very last time.

I would miss you.

Little one....

Little one holding his head UP high!

In the green beanie! Isn't he adorable?

Family picture taken in Perth - MIA - Juinnie and Fern

( G, losing too much weight!! make sure you eat more, if not i'm gonna feed you when you get back to malaysia!!!)

What you looking at Ru?

W-DC!

look @ the road signs! *carefully* S Fern St!

The very famous White House

Capitol

Went to Washington, DC over the weekend with the girls - Amy and Michella. We had an awesome time though we were not used to the humid whether. Only 35 degrees but felt alot worst. Guess the body is not used to the humidity! If some of you were wondering, yes, I still have classes going on but we decided to take the weekend off. So suffering now (Sunday night) trying to finish up some studying for tomorrow. It's all worthwhile though. signing off! cheers

May-cation!

It's been almost 10 days since I left New Orleans (a place I've learnt to call home). An end of an exciting chapter and the start of yet another. I'm back in New Hampshire, back to good old university life. After I left New orleans on May 13th, I was travelling with Michella for about 10 days before we got back to uni.

Last few days of New orleans (before vacation)





I love vacations. Especially when it means travelling to a new place. It constantly revives or changes your perspectives on the things you see. This trip has been fun and certainly interesting.

Our vacation route: Miami (Florida) -- Salvador (Bahia, Brazil) -- Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) -- New York -- New Hampshire

Highlights:

• Me and michella met up in Miami on 13th May. Her luggage did not arrive and was missing. So no clothes or belongings for that poor gal and also very nasty customer service by US Airways' staff. That was a great way to start the trip. =) After much phone calls and emails, Michella received her luggage! at the EnD of our trip. We just picked up her luggage from the Manchester Airport in New Hampshire yesterday.
• My camera got snatched in Rio. Yes yes...I was warned but shit happens. Tried to fight back but got hit so left it. Came home with a sore on the head after being hit and fell on floor. So no camera for rio, bought an instant camera but pictures turned out lousy. (though sight is truly breathtaking). Michella had her camera but her charger was in her luggage that was mishandled. And we couldnt find a single place (we tried about 20 camera shops) that sells Canon camera charges. Tough luck!
• New York was a blast. Ran errands and walked many many blocks. Went to renew malaysian passport but was 2 dollars short for passport renewal (they only wanted cash!) but a gentleman was kind enough to give it to me! Watched broadway shows 2 days in a row. Loved it..
• Rented a car and drove from New York to New Hampshire. Normally only takes about 4 to 5 hours, but we got lost for about 2 hours trying to get out of New York. But it was fun driving on the other side of the road. My left hands still automatically searches for the gearbox! ( gearbox is on the right!)

"ALL THAT JAZZ"

All that JAZZ....

gives you the right to unwind!

April 27th to 29th and May 4th to 6th may be just two ordinary weekends to one, but to New orleans, it marks a truly enjoyable weekend that everybody talks about - The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage fest. Featuring over 100s and 100s of bands, scrumptious food, unique handicrafts; it was an eye opener. Couple of artists that I managed to "catch" -- Ludacris, Norah Jones, Brad Paisley, Jill Scott and Bonnie Raitt. I was lucky to get free tickets! =) it's an event not to be missed if one is in NOLA ( New Orleans, LA ) around that time! I definitely got a tan - rather burnt. No complains though, afterall, one begins to miss the sun after winter.

Since we're talking about festivals (if you haven't realised already, NOLA is filled with festivals), the french quarter festival was held just about 2 to 3 weekends prior to the Jazz fest. It's much smaller in terms of size compared to the jazz fest but the fest itself was still memorable.

Newest addition to the family....

Proudly presenting...Mr.Ruhan Mihdi French!! [ born on April 10th ] Some pictures taken very recently. We look forward to seeing you Ruhan! Don't grow up too quick!

Yyn, Ruhan & Gordon

The proud father and his adorable new born

Awwww.....RUHAN!! :)

Ruhan soaking.....:)

the frenchquarter...its very own flavour