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Hari Raya this year has been bitter-sweet. Spent mostly in the company of family and close friends, its been a week of reflection and thanks-giving. I feel lucky to be able to spend it at home this year after having to leave the night before eid last year. At the same time, I am sad that this is the first year of eid in the absence of my late father.
His absence is sorely felt especially at this time of year…
Remembering the departed
Visiting family
Some food for thought about parent-teacher meetings: A parent-teacher meeting is a once per term, short meeting between students’ parents and teachers. The interview is a chance for parents to meet their child’s teachers and review any issues or concerns the parents or teachers may have with child/student’s performance. These…
Pics from a small raya gathering at Senor Pablo’s crib which was held for the Brunei Twitter community. A fun evening of tapas, conversation, and laughter! It was nice to put faces to the names from twitter like @farah15 @ranoadidas @liyanayassin @andrewdy @icys @kurapak @AliyaZin @sonzK @mahzu @riyanla @thanislim @AfeldaGhani…
Last night, we had an impromptu small gathering to celebrate little Arief’s 3rd birthday, and also a belated Mothers’ Day cake-cutting. Many thanks to all who attended despite it being a weeknight. Thanks also to Arab-families for organizing the nasi talam at such short notice! Most of the pictures were…