It's already 1st of June 2008. Time really flies. Times fly so fast when you unnoticed. I am just wondering..... am I entering the next era ? An era of feeling loneliness... or is it an aging symptom. Just a few months earlier we were busy travelling around scouting for universities for my two sons. We drove to Ipoh, Perak to visit University Petronas and we flew to KL taking a peep at Sunway College, Segi College and visiting Universiti Tenaga National. And soon by the end of this month the boys will be living 500km away from us for Uniten. By then, it will be a new beginning for them staying away from home for 5 years only to come back during the semester break. Even after their course completion, I won't be expecting them to come back to KB for work as there is not much work opportunities over here if they want to succeed.
It was during March that we were all so happy about the announcement of their results. Then they were busy applying for colleges, scholarships and attending interviews. Then came May, the time for checking results. The results were unfavour to them, but that does not matter anymore. Now that they have decided to go to a Private University.... my wife have been busy buying all the necessities that they might need to bring along., a bag case, an electric kettle, an electric iron and etc..
At the same time, I just celebrated my 47Th birthday last week. My wife bought me a gift of Adidas 2008 limited edition toiletry set. I know that she knew I expect nothing, but just for the sake of a present she bought me a gift. We had a birthday cake with some bought home "satay".
At this age, I can't really think of what I want that comes in a present as well. All I only wish is good health for the whole family, sufficient income and good education for the kids. My 14 year old daughter was asking.... the next birthday falls on the semester break ?
I am still wondering.. how are things going to be with the 2 boys staying away from home. Is dinner going to be the same with just my wife, daughter and myself at home ? Weekend breakfast at the stalls outside definitely won't be the same anymore. Home will be very quiet with less two helpers... Well, I am still just wondering..
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No worries .. Uniten has a good Foodcourt ... I used to go there for a Asam Pedas Melaka quickfix :)
drizzer, thanks for ur concern. I shall inform the boys about the foodcourt and the asam pedas. And thanks for the greetings. Thanks for dropping by too.
kbguy,
Happy belated 47th birthday, young man. I went through the same process 3 years ago with my elder son when I dropped him off at college for the first time. He had never been away from home as well. The ache of seemingly abandoning him stayed with me for a long time. Eventually they thrive, make friends, and he is having a whale of a time now.
Lim,
Happy belated birthday. You are only 47 yrs young! I was with Pad Adib at the whitehouse for breakfast yesterday. When I saw Pak Adib's Canon 400D, it reminded me of you but somehow I was hesitant to call you as we didn't have the whole day yesterday.
I symphatise with you for your twin sons not being able to find a place in Public University. Yet they say they are fair to all. If you can afford it, a private University even locally is a better choice as the standard could be higher there.
You must learn to let them go and make adjustment to life without them. My children left for boarding school after completing standard six in Gua Musang. One by one they left the roost until only me and my wife were left. Now they all have their own family, we have to live in our own. Lucky thing we are used to it. The joy is when they come back with their children for holidays, its the joyous feeling of all.
I wish your two sons will succeed in their studies and find gainful employment in life.
Yeappie, Thanks for the greetings. The twins look forward to go and explore the outside espeacially in a big city like Kuala Lumpur. I am only thinking how lonely our home will be without 2 of them.
Dear Zawi, I have put aside about the Public University now. It's just not the boys luck this time, I guess. Anyway, it could be some blessing in disguise out there waiting in time to come. But I do know the boys and some of their friends out there would know who to vote for when comes the next election. Thanks for the wishes too. I guess we just have to let the kids go when the times come.
In life there shouldn't be too much attachement to succeed and less painful.
Happy Belated 47th birthday.
Well,we'll be going down to KL ( Bangi for you and Cyber Jaya for me) more often.
Happy Birthday!
im do not read all of your posting but i like the photo, its a right choice using black & white mood.
Hey happy belated bday man!
We should meet up soon, if you have time.
Now that your kiddies are leaving.
Ha ha ha. You and your wife can humour me! Ha ha ha. ;)
hey there, happy belated birthday. wishing you all the est in life .. :)
kb guy..
happy belated birtday...
I miss home, Kota Bharu.There is something I can't leave behind, the nostalgia, whenever I think about the empty and quite home parents are in, and all siblings are studying all around the world, I can't stop crying T.T that's also why I am not really excited bout going home (going back in 3wks), it's gona be a quite and lonely holiday, all of my sister, friends are gone somewhere else, studying all around the world, I can't stop crying when I think of my mom and dad T.T
how much I hope my dad will do all that for me or just simply show his concerns about my academic and to blog like you!!!
also just for the sake of adding, one day if I become a wife, I will still do something for my husband for his birthday hoping for him to appreciate the though and effort to choose a present, even though he didn't expect anything :D
Don't worry. Sometimes parent should allow them to be themselves.
sripekan, rusdi abu bakar, jed yoong, cibol and norae... thanks for the greetings blog buddies !
yes jed.. we should meet up before you go back to the city. Howabout getting kickdefella and Zawi to come along ?
quennezy, it's nice to see you dropping by again. I am sure your parent look forward for your return. Your sibblings are lucky to get to different part of the world ! Welcome back to KB quennezy !
Nik Bahrum Bin Nik Abdullah, you are correct. Someday and somehow we have to let them on their own and be independent.
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