I counted. I was home for 43 days and this marks my last night at home for this holiday. I like to do countdowns. Yes, I do. When I am happy, I count and when I am not happy, I still count.
And this is my last night at home. 11 hours before, I was beyond excited to go back to Shah Alam. The idea of going back to class makes my heart tingle a bit and just the thought of climbing the stairs of Menara makes me want to dance a bit, instead of cringe a lot. But that was 11 hours ago, before I realized that I am leaving my little sister alone with my parents. An experience that I didn't have to go through while I was growing up since I had my other siblings and my cousins staying with me. She was being an angel today as I am still a bit down with fever. I had a glass of water and I wanted more. Just when I was just about to open my mouth, she went down right away and got me a glass of water. She's going to miss me and I am going to miss her. I love you, Adek ;-*
I am still excited to go back, though. Its a start of 6 months before I hit the end. Sucks just thinking about it.
Raya was just like any other Raya but it felt like a really laid back Raya. We didn't go out to visit any houses around Batu Pahat but we managed to continue the legacy of sleeping after lunch. It was executed well as the ones at home had more space and the ones that slept at the hotel had air-conds. Haha. Alhamdulillah, my duit Raya collection exceeded its expectation and last year's benchmark. I guess, you ought to have a benchmark if this is your last duit raya :( And next year, would be the first year where I will be giving out instead of receiving it. Hmmmmm. There shall be a post on that one and how I feel about it. Hehehehe. Late night visits to Mamak and Ramly proceeded well and eventhough all of us have grown up to be tall and big, we still managed to fit into the same old Unser. Hehe. I'm so proud of all of you :) Other than finding out that I am allergic to squid this Raya, all other things are fine.
What else? The holidays have been a good one. I don't think I did quarrel with my mom. I hang out with my friends on the nights that were possible for me to hang out. I like our last hang out the other day on the 8th of Raya, though it was like a partial gathering.
It was a great holiday for me, indeed. This posts sounds like someone who was forced to write. I guess, I better write than wondering what did I do for the past 43 days. I did a lot of things, and some shall just remain in my memory :)
Selamat Hari Raya.
Keep your brain sane because it's gonna have to function well this Monday.
Peace!