2006 to 2007

Perhaps a little too late, and perhaps not quite wise of me to call back the events and memories of 2006 now that 2 days since the start of 2007 are over and gone. But memories are memories whatever it is. Be it a little too late or unwise to bring to mind around the start of a brand new year, memories are life history and I think sooner or later, no matter what or when, I will still look back at my life history from time to time because they are THE story of my life; I created them and they stay with me wherever I go, no? What's more, with the creation of cameras and the kindness of those who didn't forget to mail me 'my' pictures and for a few others like Kenji and previously my dad, who have been providing me with wealth to purchase rolls of films and to pay for all the printing done (I’m still using the analogue), I managed to keep a collection of, and capture some parts of my 2006 life story in photographs - thanks heaps guys. So anyway, here are some of the pictures for you to see. Enjoy.

Last quarter of 2006 in pictures:

Above is a picture of me at the airport. I was making my way to the ‘gate’ for my flight to Phuket.

This is a picture of me with Haziq, my cousin's son, taken on one of the days of Eid ul Fitr.

Below are some pictures taken at some weddings. Most weddings I attended in 2006 though weren’t captured on photographs cuz I didn’t have my camera with me then. Zannen desu ne.

At Ghee Wei’s

Lisna’s
Erlin’s

Below is, however, a picture NOT at someone's wedding. It is a picture of my IKOMA mates and me taken at our recent meet-up at Sun with Moon. Picture by Khoon Lay.


2006 my favorite shots:

2006 to 2007:

2006 ended in a rather odd manner for me. It was Eid ul Adha and I was down with a pretty high "durian fever" that day. So I didn't really get to go anywhere except to Yamato-san's on his advanced request for 3 platters of sushi/sashimi to be delivered at noon. I left his place after about 2 hours of hanging out at his party, sick and throwing up. On the Islamic celebration however, I got a bit disappointed with 'things' because I didn't get to celebrate the day with my family and relatives given the fact that I was in Singapore. I mean, I was in Suzhou during Eid ul Adha 2005, and in Hobart when the day was celebrated again in early 2006, so I kind of looked forward to celebrating it with my family and relatives this time, but couldn't and didn't get to eventually. The day came and went pretty slowly for sick Marinah, but soon after, I recovered from my durian fever. So for now, no more durians for me, and I guess this has led me to think of durians as I make my wish for the year 2007. Of course I wish for better health and heaps of durian opportunities this year so that I can consume lots more when the season is back. On a 'more proper' wish however, I wish for better health, more wealth, lots of happiness, and long, long longevity to all whom I love, including myself! And to all of you reading this, have a happy new year! May your 2007 be filled with great stuff and wonderful people always, just like mine :) Take care.