Some weeks ago, Andrew (not sure if its his real name) said in the cbox, “dude you make brunei sound like its all awesome when its all ****. brunei stinks.” Not very cool at all Andrew 🙁 But Jewelle yesterday posted a very eloquent response to Andrew’s cheap shot. I…
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Brunei Darussalam
The Knowledgeable One…
When it came to naming our little one, we wanted something that sounded great, felt meaningful, and carried a bit of tradition in its syllables. So, after a fair bit of thought and family chats, we landed on “Muhammad Arief”. It’s a name that, for us, ticked all the boxes,…
Roadhouse… Brunei Style…
This is probably the most famous roadhouse in Brunei, the triple-K or K.K.Koya Restaurant in Telisai. If you go there during the day, you will see quite a few 18-wheelers and lorries parked out front. All the truckers are either enroute to KB or Muara. Either way, this is a…
Masa… ditaja oleh TAG Heuer
Hehehe tekidum ku membaca this post on BR about how marriage changes over time… This is what is called “reality humour”…Da missus and I have just done lap number 10 this year and I must say, some of the things in the post do ring true… esp the balas sms…
Check out the headlights on this one…
Little Nina came up to me a few nights ago asking, “Daddy, what does “gay” mean?” I give her the four year old’s version of the definition of course, “Gay means “happy” lai…” “Oh”, she says, “I’m so gay daddy, see, I’m smiling!” Quickly realizing my folly, I interject with,…
Sisters Forever…
The bloodfest has begun. The marauding mongol hordes (aka Bruneian Shoppers) have descended upon the malls and shopping centres nationwide. All the main arteries leading to the popular shopping establishments are choked with cars, many carrying families with at least one member having had his bank account injected with funds…