TKC 3 : STAR 1 : Budak Kolej 0 !!!!

Latest: TKC 3 : STAR 1+1 (Tonight one of my former classmates from STAR ~ batch75 ~ came visiting. He is on a vacation in Dubai with his family, and also visiting his niece who is residing here on the Palm! ). Above: Nazrah and her princess Aishah. Top: Pakwan and Pakpayne!

One of our joys living abroad is when friends and relatives come visiting! Their visit provide us with an opportunity to catch up with the latests, to get fresh supply of budu, tempoyak , daun kesum, presented with the odd ole-ole from home, get to read latest copies of printed Malaysian newspapers and magazines, and best of all rekindling memories of yester-years with new twists and fresh perceptions.
LiL and I have been fortunate! And the score for December is infact , LiL 3 Vesus Mine 1. Yes, we have received three of LiL's TKC buddies versus one of mine from STAR. Regardless, her friends are my friends and mine are also hers. Such is the simple rule of cobweb of marriages; you marry into the network of relationships from both sides. I heard one more of my STAR friends is coming to town! So, I am still optimistic of equalizing the score.

Today we were visited by Dato' Zurai and Puan Siti both ex-TKCian who happened to be in Dubai on a trade and business trip. Despite the many touristic attractions beckoning, they were focused on their mission ~ probably one of the hardest working trade mission I have seen. They are here looking for opportunities to market products developed by FAMA, and also products from Puan Siti's company. One particular product caught my imagination and triggered my anticipation - and according to Puan Siti who is also the director of marketing for her company, the product's effectiveness has been proven! Looking at how glowing her smile was, I needed no further convincing! I look forward to putting it to test. hahaha! * No need to say lah what product....you can guess already what! Clue: there is the word Tongkat in the name of Ali. hehehe*
LiL and Dato' Zurai were batch mates! Puan Siti was their senior but it was hard to tell that fact if not for the information volunteered to me ~ and I said this as a compliment to Puan Siti for keeping her vitality (The Boss of the vitality capsules is herself a showcase for the product lah kan!) and this statement is in no way intended to imply that her Juniors were anything but as youthful and full of vigour too! Gosh, why am I justifying myself here! One thing for sure, happiness was visible on everyone!

Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Umi Kalthum Ngah and her husband Ir. Mohd Sufian who were on a short vacation in Dubai. I came to know Umi Kalthum through her blog "Biasanembun.blogspot" and also as an author of a few novels and childrens' motivational stories. She brought two 'signed' copies of her books! Thank you. LiL had known Umi from TKC days while Ir. Mohd Sufian was my batch mate from STAR! Needless to say, an evergreen friendship.


We accompanied our guests of last week and of today to the Global Village which is located a stone's throw from our residence.

Inspecting the stall selling Gaharu....a tray was seen displaying Malaysian Gaharu!!

Long time no see....but school days camaradie lives on!

School buddies reunited at the Arabian Ranches!

Below, Dr. Umi Kalthum Ngah and her husband Ir Mohd. Sufian visited the Global Village on Dec 17th. The visit was after a long hard day of sight seeing.....must have been very tiring for both, but they went through with the GV visit partly to fullfill a promise we have made to Luqman! So thoughful of both Umi and Pian!

Umi Kalthum Ngah capturing a scene in the Global Village! Her husband in the background was testing the different varieties of Yemeni Honey!

Spices! Lots of them...found in the Yemeni cluster!

The Senior and a Junior - posing today for tomorrow's memory! Luqman was tired towards the end of the long walk....! We spent 4 hours there.

To our guests, we thank you for visiting us! Your presence brought joy and happiness and hopefully will also rejuvenate our friendships! Please come again.....

ps: To friends not from TKC or STAR, with the exception of Budak Kolej Melayu *wink wink*, you are equally welcomed! Read HERE, if you want to understand what has been going on between STARians and the Budak Kolej!