Ray Of Hope For Azalea: Back From Raya Haji

Tody I returned to office from Raya Haji leave. We celebrated Raya Haji in Segamat, Aqus' kampung. Eventhough his parents stay in Melaka, we normally go back to his mak tok's house in Segamat for festive celebrations. I had an enjoyable time especially playing with his cute small cousins. Terasa macam celebrity pulak balik kena serbu, all were anxiously waiting for our arrival (which was quite late, we arrived on Thursday nite around 11pm). We bought Chocolate Fudge cake from Secret Recipe before heading back to celebrate Aqus birthday along with Raya Haji feast. Pagi raya I had ketupat, lodeh, rendang ayam, rendang daging, kuah kacang, kurma ayam and of course the cake ..nyum nyum. Minum air sirap maktok buat, sedapnya...
*sigh I really need to go on a diet, baju semua dah tak muat..ahahah.
The next day, all 20 of us went to Aqus' late grandpa orchard where we had some BBQing and just lepak together. We had lunch and the boys tried some fishing. No catch though. Better luck next time, boys.
One thing i love about Segamat is the small town. Practically, you can find almost everything here from textiles, watches, sunglasses, spectacles, shoes, books and barangan dapur. The prices are considerably cheap and you can find everything within 1 km radius, so you can just walk around the town.
I felt extremely calm and relaxed being in kampung surrounded by shades of green trees. For a moment, gone were the stress of city living. Eventhough kampung living has not been spared from modernisation, the calm living is still visible. Bangun pagi, mandi sejuknya, terus celik mata, walaupun bukan lagi air perigi. Dengar ayam berkokok tanda hari nak Subuh, sitiing down under tree shades while watching the boys fishing, jolok buah rambutan pakai galah panjang, everything seems to have a melodramatic touch. Time seems to slow down and no more hustle bustle, hectic life.
Born and raised in Petaling Jaya, I haven't been in kampung much, since my late grandma (other grandparents have long demised before I was born) stayed with us. So, this once in a while opportunity is really precious. No wonder ayah Aqus enjoys being in Segamat and can't wait to be transferred once the LHDN office opens there.
Perhaps I shud just quit my job and find another in a more kampung area. Somehow life is more fulfilling and meaningful to me. But then, change is not easy when you are already in your comfort zone. Should i step out of it?

MY COMFORT ZONE

I used to have a comfort zone where I knew I wouldn't fail
The same four walls and busywork were really more like jail
I longed so much to do the things I'd never done before
But stayed inside my comfort zone and paced the same old floor

I said it didn't matter that I wasn't doing much
I said I didn't care for things like promotions and such
I claimed to be so busy with the things inside the zone
But deep inside I longed for something special of my own.

I couldn't let my life go by just watching others win
I held my breath; I stepped outside and let the change begin
I took a step and with new strength I'd never felt before
I kissed my comfort zone goodbye and closed and locked the door.

If you're in a comfort zone, afraid to venture out
Remember that all winners were at one time filled with doubt
A step or two and words of praise can make your dreams come true
Reach for your future with a smile; success is there for you!

hah, i love going back to kg! such serenity is not comparable, even with man-made tamans in the city.

selamat hari raya to you too.

how's ur mom? send my regards to her.. :)

Posted by Anonymous | 11:50 AM

Hi there.thanx for taking the time to read my blog. You must be one of my greatest friend then :) Hmm I wonder which one *wink wink. My mom's fine I hope. She's in Mekah at the moment, menunaikan haji. Been calling to say she's fine.Can't wait for her returning on 5/2/04.

Posted by AzaLea | 1:23 PM