New Year Day 2010

It is past midnight @ 12:53am now on new year day. I am now in PD aprtment with my family. My kids and hubby are sound asleep while I am penning this. I miss the countdown with Cheri and gang back in KL. Didnt know about the countdown party until I reached PD when Cheri text me. Felt a little disappointed not able to party with them but think twice, it is much healthier for me to celebrate here with my family than indulging in liquor. Watched 3 episodes of 'pa da pa, papa' together, had fruits, pistachios and beer just before the countdown on TV2 and now in bed, sleepless. Bidding farewell to 2009 yet again reminds me of the loss of dad and the fact that dad will no longer exist in 2010 made me feel sad. Somehow I am so thankful for every remembrance of dad whenever I come to this little apartment that dad bought me back then. I try not to remove the items that were put up by dad and mom despite the tear and wear. Hopefully this apartment will keep our fond memories alive forever. There is an offer made to us to rent out but I remember clearly dad didnt wish to do so coz he wish to maintain it as our very own holiday retreat. True enough, I understand his intention now. This 900sqft apartment not only brings back memories but also bind my family closer when we vacuum and mop the floor, wipe tables and chairs, lay the bed sheets, we do all these together hand in hand before we can comfortably settle in. This is truly a blessing from dad. Dad left behind this gift with a purpose and it works!

The kids went for a swim in the morning on this new year day but the pool was crowded with most Malays. It was just a short swim and we were off to Kedai Kopi Paklang in town for an early lunch. Food was not up to standard on this day, will most probably boycott this shop for a period of time. Now we are in the car waiting for TH to get some fruits and instant noodles from Pasaraya Mydin for our tea time later. JW and I suggested to go to Red Box but our JS wish to continue watching the 'pa da pa papa'.