'A Letter from Heaven'

Dear God, grant peace in their souls. RIP. 

Happy Father's Day, my king!

Every father has their own life story; how they preserve just to provide meals, shelter and education to the family. This makes each of them special in their own way. 

Back then, the most fresh memories that I had with my father during my childhood time were when we were sitting on the bench and my father dropped the eye-liquid in my eyes and the day when we were standing outside the video shop to borrow our favourite childhood movie! Through years, many more memories created! 

My father has always been humble in his own way and that is the thing I love the most about him. He is a man with less words and full of patient. He prefers to stay home but if there are events held, he always makes his time for it. He loves singing too and will always grab the mike to sing in events! Through life, he has always be the best role model for me, seeing how he handle things out around the house. Being handy and sometime randomly cracking jokes around make his personality lovable! He, as a person, always inspire my life and I am proud to have him as my dad! We may not showing our love through saying 'I love you' or hugging each other, but love is portrayed through actions and all the time spent together! He has been a great father, a lovable husband, a committed officer, a wonderful friend and he will always be one! 

Thank you so much father for everything. May God's blessings be upon you always!

And if you are wandering who is the best man in my life, here he is! 

Again, Happy Father's Day, my king!

'Leaving On a Jet Plane'

I'm leaving in less than 24 hours and this time my heart is too heavy to do so. But, I have no other choice. So dear heart, lets do this together! 

Holiday has always been great for me, especially when surrounded by families! What I love the most is to just sit and listen to stories told by them. Even on the last week of holiday, I still got my 'sweet escape' to Pitas and Kota Marudu. Last year, during this holiday time, I went for a stay in my cousin's house at KM and got a scarred tattoo after riding on the bike. But for this holiday, I went there and learn to ride the bike which I did! O my! 

As usual, a routine before leaving for IPG, we went for shopping and shopped a lot today! We had our family dinner together too which cost only RM 9.90 per person, Japanese & Korean Vege Buffet at Karamunsing and everyone is to eat as much as he/she wants! 

I met Ellye yesterday and as usual we talked a lot! It makes me to miss the story times we used to have together. Yes, I can't wait for everyone to finish their study! We still have long lists of things to do together!

In one month time, I will be having my second practicum which is around Kuching too. As usual, will be having lectures, BIG and some events! I am not wishing it to be an easy semester but I hope that all of us will have the strength to endure together on whatever that may come along the way and wisdom to handle all the things that we are to do. Stay the course!

For now, dear Mr. Pilot, who ever you are, get the jet ready! :)

The Breaks

I have so much to write, but so little mood to do so. But today, I MUST write!

Two weeks of holiday had passed with every little wonderful moment filling the gaps in between. 

What I love the most in this holiday is that I went to Ranau, which mean I did pass by Bundu Tuhan and Kundasang, breathtaking places! Though we were stuck like almost 4 hours on the way from Kundasang to Ranau, which it was supposed to be less than half an hour drive. Still, it was great to meet cousins and relatives from far. 

I met my childhood playmates too after almost 15 years! And one of them is married now and we met in her wedding reception. It did strike me a while when my grandma said that these day it is quite difficult for us to visit the relatives 'songgiro poh mongoi piruba, aiso no dii pagantakan' (okay, this is my own Dusun version). Indeed, the world is so busy nowadays, that sometimes we do not even have time to say hello to our own far away relatives or friends. So, if there are events held with holidays in between, we should always grab that opportunity to attend, meet and get to know relatives/friends.

My mother and I did also join the volunteers team for 'Sukan Sabah (SAGA) VI' under DBKK. Though at the very first place, I did not plan to join either because I just feel to be home and do nothing but it was too late to back off. Yet, it was a great experiences! I met lot of new people from various part of Sabah, with the different personalities and attitudes they exhibit. I did also make an attempt to serve the food just like the people in my Secondary school's dining hall, though that was not part of the job. I am sure that someday, I will be part of this big event again, not as a volunteer but perhaps from the school community. I might have to bring my own pupils to participate in one of those sport events. Apart from that, I did meet some old friends, see wonderful fireworks colouring the dark sky and experience live performances from the Sabahan's artists. Yes, it was tiring and I got to eat a lot! OMO!

The rest of my time was spent at home: doing cleaning up, arranging my wardrobe, watching movies, updating myself with FB's events, having Zumba session with my mother, playing around with little Amber, cooking for the whole family, reading books, singing karaoke with my little sister or alone!, having small celebration for my mother's birthday, driving aimlessly around the residential area or just sitting alone like a princess! I did go for outings too: hunting for books which I did get one for myself, meeting some friends, seeing the beauty pageants walking on  stage during the Giant's Kaamatan Day and the lists go on. Okay, I know I am writing every single things I did! O my me!

But yes, I love writing things out. That is part of way to record the memories and  the feelings. At least, one day when I read my old posts, that 'One day me' will say, 'Oh, I had been there before, wonderful!'. 

I have been doing so much of reflective thoughts too, I guess, after reading some thought provoking novels and watching inspiring movies: 

That sometimes, we are so busy growing up until we forget that our parents, grandparents and  everyone are growing old too. When we have the opportunity, do spend little time with them at least. Treasure the moments.

That some little things that could bring joy is forgotten. After going through tiring days, ourself needs a little break and there is nothing wrong just to sit down and  do nothing at one point of your life. Perhaps spend the time with the things you love the most, by yourself or with people you love. 

That in this world, we all have different ways of viewing things and we can't expect people to act they way we want. When people are showing their 'true' colour it is a good sign actually that we are knowing them more. Sometimes, we don't need to fit with them, but just accept them the way they are. 

That in every struggles, there is a purpose and great lessons tagged along. When life is turning its way around, it is not wrong to humbly ask for help from others.
That I am so thankful and blessed to have wonderful people around: family, friends and someone. It amazed me too how some things unfold beautifully at the right moment.

Again, it did hit me when there were days when i was so busy learning all the lesson in school that I have overlooked the little lesson that Life is teaching on me on each passed day. Even in the midst of business or brokenness, I know there is small little thing that makes life sweeter. I am blessed to be given the grace to understand Life, though it may take days, months or years to do so. From now on, I want to savour and treasure every single moment in life with everyone, even in a simple manner, and make them the best time in my life!

Happy Mother's Day!

When i was in my Primary school, my mother saw an old friend and said to me, 'She is one of my friends in high school and now she is a teacher'. I was so little to understand why my mother said so.

When i was in my Secondary school, there was one time my mother suddenly told me, 'When i was at your age, i wanted to be a teacher when i finish my school years'. But, she did not further explain the story.

When i got my interview result for Teacher Training Institute, my mother was constantly reminding me to give my best for it.

When i was accepted to the Teacher Training Institute, my mother was the happiest person.

Now, i understand why.

For some reasons, i am walking down this path for the blessing that comes from my mother. Though she didn't get the chance to be one, but her daughter is. 

Back to 1988, on my parents' wedding day. I am not sure how did my mother feel when she was wearing the bride's gown and saying out her wedding's vow on that day. But I am sure that God has planned a wonderful journey for her as a loving wife and caring mother. Indeed, she is more than that, a blessing!  

Happy Mother's Day dear mother. May God bless you always.

Hello 2013!

Many unexpected things happened on the last bits of 2012. Fortunately everything is just fine. I was actually not really in mood for everything these last few hours, something is just keep bothering, that mix unexplainable feelings inside. Maybe because my flight is waiting me in few more hours. Can i just sign for another days off from college?

Above all, i'm thankful for everything. The never ending fellowships and gatherings with friends and family makes me feel so happy. I love meeting all my relatives, far or near. Last night was a bliss for us because for the first time ever, an official family gathering was held on my grandmother's side family. I am so happy seeing all my grandma siblings gather around. This tradition will be continued every year and this year will be my grandma's turn to be the organizer. Can't wait for another family gathering. yayy! 

Last night was also my parents' 24th anniversary, and only last night i know it like really sure of it that my parents was the first grandchildren whom got married in Aki Andu's family. I must have been daydreaming for all these times for not knowing that fact. With that, my brother is the eldest great grandson in the big family. Me and some cousins must be the second ones! Never thought of that, omo! Anyway, I pray for a happy and blessed marriage life to my parents. This year will be their 25th anniversary so something surprise must be planned out! Let see how it goes later :D

Well, it is a new year! Let us make it a great and blessed one! Wherever we are and whatever we are doing, do be happy and grateful for our life, most importantly stay firm in our faith :)

Have a great and blessed New Year everyone! Let us smile more in 2013 :D

P.S. I must make myself to fully utilized the leftover hours here. Packing up things, tidying up everything, scrolling through the lecture's schedules and files, listing up things to do and make sure everything is on track for 2013. IPBL life this year must be a 'SAMANGAT' one! Lets get started May!

Happy Birthday Grandma!

Today, 30.11.2012, marks the 67 years of my grandmother's age. 

I still remember during my childhood days, we used to spend our school holiday staying with her at the village. It was really great living on the countryside with magnificent view of the gigantic Mount Kinabalu. Staying with my grandmother there was really an eye opening for me to learn the wonderful lifestyles and cultures of people there. 

Back then, my grandma used to bring us to the paddy field situated on the hill. We will be there early in the morning until the sun almost set. That was when i learn the complete process of harvesting the paddy. 

When there were feasts held around the village, we will always grab the opportunity to be there and only be back late at night with my drunk grandma and the fire. I mean a real fire as it is more favoured than torchlight. That was when i learnt the taste of the tasty 'tapai'. 

Before sleep, my grandmother will tell us some stories while we were lying down on the mattress ~ yes my grandma don't favour a bed even until now. I still remember one of it was on dying and becoming ghost who will go around and hunt bad people and bring them into the grave ~ the story was something like that. Listening to it did make me to secretly tearing under the blanket, not because of the scary ghost but because of the fact of life of losing people around when death approached them.

It is funny when my grandma unfold some marked moments of us when we were still little ones. Each of us has our own story, i mean the siblings. Every time the telling goes we will laugh a lot. Mine was on that day when i locked myself in the house while my grandma was doing work outside. She was panic knowing about it as there was no one else in the house and i was so little to grasp the concept of unlocking the door. So she asked one of the villagers to climb over the window to go inside the house. Luckily, the door unlocked. 

Now, my grandma is no longer staying in the village as all of her children are working in town. Because of the worrying condition and few time admittance to the hospital, her children decided to bring her here, in town. She is staying in our previous house which is near to one of my aunts' house and seems to enjoy the stay even though sometimes her face portrays the longing-ness of the village environment. But yes, we still pay a visit there at least once a year and i can't wait to be there again for this year, hopefully, Christmas mass :)

There were just so many countless stories of my grandmother life. So many memories cherished and i am looking forward to look for more with her. Even though, she did scold us sometimes but deep down in her heart she is a soft and lovely grandmother, a great one indeed. 

She is the only grandparent i have now, literally. Both grandparents on my father side had passed away few years ago. Yes, i still have my grandfather on my mother side but now he is living with a 'new' family. I am not really sure how the story goes, but it might surely leave great impacts to my grandmother's heart. Despite of everything, she is able to solely raise her seven children. She is a strong and determine woman! My grandma is an active woman and capable of doing lots of things such as sewing, knitting, cooking, gardening, and even fishing!

On this lovely day, i would love to wish her happy birthday and thank you for everything grandma. So sorry for our undesirable behaviour. May God  shower you with abundant blessings, happiness, and good health. 

Lots of love, may :)

The babysitter

I'm spending some of my holidays on babysitting the newborn baby to the big family. Adorable little Arthur. Little Arthur was safely born on the 8th of November with healthy condition and weighed 3.7 kg.

I have been staying with my aunt and the baby at their house since last week. My uncle is away for outstation work. There is not so much work to be done actually here as i do still have time to take my afternoon nap, entertaining myself with movies or having a story time with my aunt after all the works are done. Usually, i will wake up around 6 am and do all the cooking (rice, anty's breakfast, hot water for the baby and mother bathing). Then, will do some house chores to keep the house neat and clean. Around 8 am i will do the 'bathing' for the baby. At first, this was the most difficult tasks to do. It is not easy to give a baby bath for a newborn especially those who are still in days-old age. On the first few tries, the baby was crying non-stop-able which made me panic and rushing to get the bathing done as soon as possible. But after some advices given along the way, i am able to do it gracefully and lil arthur seems to enjoy the bath time! After the bath time, i will wash the clothes and dry it up. When everything is finished i will take my bath and my morning breakfast or sometimes my brunch. At 11am i will cook my aunt's meal, 'sup lihing'. Yes, i did learn how to cook it and now i am able to prepare a delicious soup! Yayy! While my aunt is taking her meal, it is my time to look after the baby and entertain him. When my aunt is done, i will do the cleaning and take a rest until 4 pm. Then do the cooking again. It is the same cycle of tasks just like the morning part except for the dried clothes, need to take and fold it. Around 7 pm, everything should be done. Then, it is time for my bath and dinner if i am hungry enough to eat. Around 8 pm i will be watching television or sitting/lying comfortably on the bed. Sometimes when my aunt seems to be tired i will help her to look after lil arthur because it is not easy for her to go around as she is still in the 'pantang' mode. That is my life as a babysitter and i'm enjoying every moment of it.

I've learnt lots from it and gaining lots of wonderful tips from my aunt on how to be a good wife and loving mother. Maybe because she is my Godmother and that is why we have this close connection and able to share on almost everthing. We did share lots of stories and even about the 'past love story'! Omo! ~ emo session with my aunt! But still it was funny to talk about it. She did also mention on how to find a potential husband and even suggesting some names from my friend lists after looking through my photo albums with some question tagged along the way. So funny! As if i am going to be married soon but that will be long way to go aunty.

All in all, it is really great spending my days here. Lots of new priceless knowledge learnt and valuable experiences gained! As if im attending a course on taking care a newborn and it is a free one! It is also a great oppurtunity for me to enhance my house-wife-to-be skill!

So today will be my second week to babysit and it makes my love towards baby grows stronger than ever! Hopefully everything goes well :)

Rindu si Puppy !

I miss our Puppy :')

I got a tattoo !

I have had a great breathtaking moment in Kota Marudu last week. We did also make some attempts of getting ourselves pictured, a so called photo shots session with the nature !

Attempts to get ourselves aired.

I even captured my grandma whose was busy 'mongumot' !

Here am I, taking picture with the paddy background !

All in all, it was really fun. However, because of having too much fun, my right leg was scared ! It happened when we were riding on the motorcycle and unconsciously my leg touched the 'EXOS' ! Huh!

Now, I got a tattooed scar on my right leg!

Anyway, my next destination will be all around Sabah ! Hopefully everything will go as plan.

It gets better, and much better now

Talking to my mum yesterday makes me feel much better, a lot more better

Thank you mum.

It was a first time heart to heart talk with her,
I can feel the 'special bond' between a mother and daughter,

I cried as i was talking and i know my mum must be crying too from the other side,

I am so sorry for making you worry mum,
For always skipping my lunch and dinner,
and cramming my mind with lots of thoughts,
yes, i should look after myself first and stop thinking about it,
after all, i feel much better :)
yeah, mum knows the best for her children,
and will remember what she says,

for now on, just focus with study,
the future is more important,
don't let this thing stop you from moving forward,
everyone has been to the same place as you..
and they were some who even have to fight harder than you 
but today they are still able to smile

yes, i should not give up,
there are many more wonderful things to be happy for,
thank you mum,
i miss home,
but it's okay, less than 3 weeks i'll be home

Life’s to short to have regrets
So I’m learning now to leave it in the past
and try to forget
Only have one life to live
So you better make the best of it!

Thank you for everything Lord :)

Pilgram to Medan

This is my short update on my first oversea travel.

This was supposed to be posted like few days after the trip, but because something comes up on the way, i have to delay it. Because of this delayed, I can't really remember some of the places' name, sorry for that. And friendly remainder before you scroll down the pictures: this is the MOST CHUBBIEST DAY in my life (so far), don't be surprise!

10 MAC 2012

My flight from Kuching to KL was on 9 Mac, so we waited at the LCCT for the whole night because our flight to Medan was on the next day, 7 am. There were almost 50 of us. The time in Malaysia and Medan is about 1 hour different. The flight was supposed to be 2 hours flight but because of the different time zone, it only took us like 1 hour to reach there. So here we were, my sister and I.

Then, we straight away headed to the hotel which is located in the city, Asean International Hotel. We took our breakfast, or supposed to be brunch because it is already 10 am something i guess. After that, check in to our room and then went for short outing around the city. 

Then, we went to a restaurant for lunch. After that going back to the hotel for short rest and change. That evening, we were to attend a mass at Maria Annai Velangkani Church which was located almost 1 hour drive from the city. The design of the church is so wonderful and unique. You will be amazed with it.

The mass ended around 8 pm, and then we went back to the city for dinner and sweet sleep.

11 MAC 2012

We woke up very early in the morning with everything packed because on this day we were going to an island, Samosir Island. The journey took us like 3 hours and we did also made some stops along the way. We did also visit the 'Maria Groto'.

And like sis Tiara had mentioned before on Danau Toba, yeah, I made it there. The lake is so big and truly beautiful. So peaceful like 'heaven'.

Before heading to the resort where we were to stay for that night, we visited a small village in the island. It is a historical place, but i can't recall the story behind it. But there were just so many souvenirs sold there. My eyes were melting seeing all of them because i am a fan of 'tropical-kind' style.

After finished with shopping, we went to the resort which i forget the name. But it is a nice place to stay. I love it so much because it was so windy and the sea look was just so amazing! 

After dinner, we went back to the room and took our sweet sleep after the long tiring journey. There were more to go on the next day !

12 MAC 2012

After packing up and taking our breakfast, we went back to the main island. This time, we will be heading to a small town, Baristagi. 

We did made some stops along the way. We stop for refreshing tea at a place which looks like Kundasang.  

Then, we stopped at a place where the main water source of the Toba Lake was located. 

We arrived at the town at noon and perfect time for lunch. After lunch we checked in and prepare ourselves for the evening mass.

 The mass ended around 7 pm and we straight away headed to the hotel, and took our dinner. Then, good night sleep.

13 MAC 2012

The day start with a morning breakfast and morning stroll around the market in the town. 

After that, we went to 'Air Panas' panas like Poring. For the first time, i saw volcanic in front of me ! Yeah, the water source of the 'Air Panas' was from the volcanic and it is really good for skin. 

The rest of the day was spent on our journey back to the city, a stop for 'durian-eating-time', lunch, shopping at the biggest mall, preparation for mass, mass at Maria Annai Velangkani Church, dinner, packing up everything and sleep !

14 MAC 2012

Good bye Medan

Thank you for the great and unforgettable trip, will come there again someday if there is another chance.

If you notice, the activities in this pilgrim were mostly on visiting places even though it is a church activity. But i feel that the journey and the feelings we had along the way was the most important. It is one way of refreshing our body, mind and soul. The real meaning of it depends on the individual himself. For me, i have gotten some wonderful insights along the way. This pilgrim is truly a blessing for me. Thank you for everything, Lord.

And 1 more, the best thing about Medan was the FOOD. i just love eating and that is why i was sooooo chubby or should it be 'fat' that time!

Adorable Amber

This is amber, my cutest cousin. she is now 2 years old and i can say that she is so photogenic. at this very young age, she knows how to pose in front of the camera. i love playing with her, teasing her with 'talking tom'. once, i had babysit-ed her for 1 week when she was 6 months old. she is the only little princess in our big family who is taught to speak english, dusun and of course sabahan's language. i hope that she will grow up as a beautiful and successful woman one day. amber, i miss you!!

All Souls Day

I had encountered so many problems in my life and thankfully i managed to get it through, but the battles have not end yet. there are so many more waiting ahead. after a deep thought, i realise that the things that i fear the most in this life is when i fall and lose my hope for everything. i know everyone had been to that point of life. and it takes lots of courage to rise again. actually, it's good that we had been there and learnt something as it provides space for us to reflect back everything. but the thing is that how if after the fall, we lose the courage to stand up again and no more hope seen again.

Part of the things that can wipe away my hope is when i lose someone in my life, lose in a way that we won't had any chance to meet again; i am really scared to lose people around me, but it can't be denied that everyone will have to leave some day. and those who stay, have to continue walking and try to seize everything that come along the way.

I had been to the hardest part of my life, where I spent one whole night sitting beside the hospital bed with a person who was sick and the next day, she left us.

I remember that time, my parents had picked me up from the hostel, and straight away went to the hospital and i saw her lying weakly on the bed. then, my mother asked me to stay and take care of her for the night, my father even gave his phone to me in case anything emergency happened. at first, i was a bit unsatisfied because i wanted to rest and tomorrow was my confirmation day, but i saw my parents look more tired and worried, so i decided to stay.

I was half-asleep through the night, and i saw her moving uncomfortably, i know that she was fighting with the pain inside but i really don't know what to do to ease the pain, i was so sorry for her. that time, i was a little bit upset with the nurses and service provided there. i remember how harsh the nurses had treated her because the needle fell out. i wished that i had done something to comfort her and i thought that there will still be tomorrow for us but on the next day, she passed away.

That was the day, for the first time i saw my father broke into tears, seeing his mother had left him forever. yes, that person is my late grandmother.

I remember that during my childhood, i rarely spent my days with her. We only met once a year, or once in two years. and sometimes it almost three years i didnt see her, that why i was not that close to her. and maybe that was the reason why i got the chance to spent her last few hours of life together. she had been sick for years, and i know how hard my father and his siblings try to get her the best medicine to cure her sickness. i dont know why i didnt try my best to make her happy, or at least comfort her, when she was really in pain, i was really guilty when i think about it again.

Every time i share this story, i can't stop my tears from flowing. even though the bond between us was not that close enough, she is still one of the greatest person i ever meet.

Today is All Souls Day. I pray that her soul will be at peace always. let us pray for all souls too that they may rest in peace. Amen.

1998 vs 2008

1998

2008

it is amazing to see how fast we grow up. it feels like just yesterday i was a little girl.

i wonder what would the picture looks like for the coming 10 years.

Happy Mother's day!

I would like to wish 'happy mother's day' to all mothers around the world especially to my mum, mam Christina Laudi. May God be with her always. She is the best mom in my world! Thank you for everything mother and i love you so much !

Ranau Trip

Finally, I got some fresh air to breath. Actually, I was away for 2 days and 1 night since last Tuesday. On that morning, I received unexpected text from my aunt, asking me to join them for a trip to Poring, Ranau. Plus, my other aunt, aunt enn and her family were going there too. So, by noon, we were on the way to Ranau and arrived Poring around 2 pm. The weather was superb! We checked in at Round Inn; the fee per night is cheaper like rm80 per night!

This was the Inn where we had our 1 night sleep at Poring. This Inn is located just across the Poring. The room was on the 1st floor, down there is a restaurant; serve no pork! After having our lunch, we went to the 'Butterfly Park' ! Sadly, there were not so many butterflies can be seen around. So, we just strolled and snapped some random pictures.

After a tiring walk, we decided to go back to our room and wanted to have some resting sleep. But suddenly, there was knock on the door. It was aunt enn inviting to join them for bath at Poring Hot Spring and the two little girls were like excitedly looking for their swimming suits. They really wanted to swim or maybe actually just want to play with the water. Although the weather was not really good, it was raining actually, still we managed to reach the pool and had some great time playing with the water. And I am happy that at least I managed to learn how to dive in the water. Then, we went back at 7pm and had our great sleep at the Inn.

The next morning, I was awaken by the sound of people running. It was my two little cousins, who were so excitedly running for the last chance for them to have some time playing in the water. Once again, aunt enn invited us to go for a very early in the morning swimming at the pool. But I was like, not this time. I still want to have my beauty sleep. After they went back, we then get ready and packed everything. The next destination was ....

This was the first time I came here. This place is not that far from the Ranau town, maybe around 20 minutes drive.

The aim of coming here is to have the fish to bite our legs because it is believed that the bites can remove the toxin in the body. But don't worry, it won't hurt. It feels like the fishes are tickling your legs. But actually, at first I was so scared just to get in into the water. Some of the fish are so big, just like the size of my arm. At last, I managed to get in the water though it was almost like the very last minutes. Because there is a time limit given which is only 15 minutes for a group of people and it is not free.  Anyway, it was still a great moment and I wish to come back here again so that these fishes can bite me!

Uncle aldrin, amber and aunt enn. Happy family!!

Our next destination was the Pine resort. Actually, we did nothing here but only to take some pictures! and seriously I fall in love with all the pine trees and the mountains!

Haha. Anyway, I really have had some great time, some fresh air to breath. Thank you so much aunt pat, poyong, ika, unc aldrin, amber and aunt enn for making my days so much fun! hehe

I wish to go here again.

For now, goodbye Mr. Pine trees!

and

Hello Mr. Assignments!!!

Toboh Villa

Last December, I went back to my hometown to celebrate Christmas. My hometown is located somewhere near the Mount Kinabalu. The place is still consider as rural area. The electricity was only provided last last year (2009). Before this, the villagers used the 'generator' to supply electricity at their home. Some home even don't have generators, they only use oil lamp. The villagers are mostly farmers. Some are really hardworking even though they have reached their 'old age'. Interestingly, both of my parents come from the same hometown. Their houses are only a distance away.

This is my father's family house. No one is staying in the house now as my late grandparents (father side) had died. Everytime we go back here, we will stay at my father's house. Hee. At least, there is something that reminds me about my late grandparents

The 1st picture is the kitchen. Actually, there is no proper place to cook in the house, so we just use the woods and make our own fire. The second picture is the place for washing dishes and sometimes we take our bath there. Hehe

This is my mother's family house. Similar to my father's house, no one is staying in this house also. Both of my grandparents (mother side) live separately. Huhu. So, my mother and her siblings insist my grandmother to stay with them in KK. Plus, she is not really well. Huhu. I still remember during my childhood days, I used to sit at the 'beranda' and even sleep there during days because of the windy and peaceful surrounding. Hehe

These landscapes is taken at the back of my father's house. Which mean, the village is surrounded by other hills. p/s : I love the pine trees !!

There is only one chapel in my village which is under Paroki Bundu Tuhan. The Christmas decorations were simple yet the spirit of Christmas was there

This is the scenery which can be seen behind the chapel. Actually, if there is 'less' cloud, you can see the gigantic Mount Kinabalu standing right behind the hills

These are some of the paddy hill own by the villagers

My father's house from far. On the sides, there are lots of arranged pine trees standing as though they are 'ushering' us to this village. I hope that I can go back to my hometown every year. At least once a year.