Antara Sehati Berdansa & Family Commitment

Being able to to watch "Sehati Berdansa" live has always been my dream... Apparently, i realize that the finals clashes with my Annual Family Gathering, a really important event for all family members of AL-BAJURI...

So, I just hope, Maizan will not be inviting me should there be any extra ticket (berangan la sangat kan...) so, I wouldn't have to consider anything, and not feel guilty, be it to the family nor to myself and Maizan...

To make things difficult, SHE DID!!! and hoped so much i could make it, as said i helped so by attending the previous shows, which 2 me was nothing much pun...

The reason why I wanted so much to attend the show wasn't about watching it sangat, but I really wanted to see Maizan go on stage to receive the replica checque, be it the winner or runner up.. As I know how much she love her beloved society - KL & Selangor Albanism Association (KLSAA).. KLSAA is like her baby and being the President, I know much she strived for it.

After given deep thought and consideration, I decided to stay for the Family Gathering and let go 'Sehati Berdansa'... Indeed it wasn't an easy decision to make but i've got my own reason of doing it... And, should any of my cuz or family members be reading this, m sure they'll understand why... Enuff said...

ps : Hope to catch up with Maizan soon 2 share lotsa stuff and her 'victory'...

Article on Berita Harian

Well my Uncle, DZB called early morning :

- dah baca Berita Harian hari ni? Ada coverage on the reception in Istanbul...
- Really? ok2... thanks for the info...

terus masuk bilik bos, dengan selamba mintak paper Berita Harian, and she tot i was exited nak baca pasal budget... hahahhaha....

Just 2 share...

Direnjis-renjis: Cinta jarak jauh

Oleh Shaidah Shafie
shasha@bharian.com.my

Percintaan Bilal dan Fariza umpama peribahasa ikan di darat asam di laut, di dalam periuk bertemu jua

KEBUNTUAN yang dialami sekian lama akhirnya terlerai apabila beliau mengambil keputusan menulis surat kepada bapanya bahawa beliau akan disunting seseorang dalam masa terdekat. Baginya, agak sukar untuk meluahkan rahsia hati walaupun hakikatnya jarak antara dan beliau dan bapanya hanyalah sekadar beberapa langkah kerana mereka tinggal sebumbung.

Bagaimanapun, kehalusan hati budi Fariza Ariffah Dr Zabir menulis bingkisan untuk bapanya bagi menyatakan hasrat hati mendirikan rumah tangga dianggap sebagai sesuatu yang sangat peribadi, tetapi tulus.

“Saya tidak tahu apakah cara terbaik memberitahu bapa kerana bakal suami saya ini sangat istimewa orangnya dan beliau bukan berada di Malaysia. Selain itu, saya juga tidak mahu mendukacitakan bapa terutama dalam hal sebegini.

“Mahu atau tidak, saya mesti memberitahu bapa kerana si dia bercadang mengunjungi saya bagi mendapatkan kebenaran untuk memperisterikan saya,” katanya sambil tersenyum manis dalam persalinan gaun labuh berjilbab seakan wanita Arab.

Memulakan kisah, Fariza bertemu bakal suami ketika mengunjungi Beijing atas urusan pendidikan dan kemanusiaan pada 2007. Selepas pulang dari Beijing, kemudahan teknologi yang ada memudahkan beliau meneruskan persahabatan dengan Bilal Ilhan melalui jaring elektronik.

Fariza dan Bilal bersama kedua-dua ibu bapa Fariza, Datuk Zabir Bajuri dan Datin Saodah Malek.

“Saya pada mulanya tidak pernah terfikir Bilal akan menjadi suami saya kerana kami tidak pernah bercakap mengenai perkahwinan. Perkara yang sering dibahaskan bersama Bilal ialah mengenai agama dan kehidupan yang menuntut manusia melakukan banyak perkara untuk memperoleh kesempurnaan dalam hidup.

“Tambahan pula, Bilal dilahirkan di Turki dan warganegara sana walaupun beliau melanjutkan pelajaran di Beijing. Saya tahu Turki adalah sebuah negara moden dan sekular, tetapi Bilal dan keluarganya masih mengamalkan pegangan agama yang kuat, inilah yang menyenangkan hati saya,” katanya.

Ternyata Fariza berada di atas landasan yang betul apabila Bilal juga berasakan sesuatu yang sama mengenai Fariza, iaitu pendirian mereka terhadap agama yang wajar dijunjung dan didahulukan berbanding semua perkara menyebabkan masing-masing saling tertarik walaupun tidak pernah menyuarakan rasa hati.

“Pada pertengahan 2008, Bilal mengunjungi saya di Kuala Lumpur dan kami mengadakan persiapan rapi bagi meraikan kedatangannya walaupun dia hanya datang seorang diri tanpa keluarga.

Fariza dan Bilal bersama keluarga di Istanbul.

“Kedatangannya juga adalah kedatangan silaturahim kerana kami tidak pernah berbincang mengenai majlis bertunang mahupun perkahwinan walaupun ketika itu saya dan Bilal sudah menemui kata putus,” katanya.

Kecil tapak tangan nyiru ditadahkan, Bilal disambut dengan meriah oleh keluarga Fariza. Ibarat kata hajat yang baik tentunya dipermudahkan Allah, bapa Fariza, Datuk Dr Zabir Bajuri menerima Bilal dengan tangan terbuka lantaran tutur kata dan budi bahasa Bilal yang begitu menghormati orang tua serta seluruh kaum keluarga Fariza.

“Bapa mengadakan sidang video dengan keluarga Bilal di Istanbul, Turki. Keadaan menjadi lebih ceria kerana daripada perbincangan bertanya khabar menjadi kepada perbualan yang lebih serius dengan ahli keluarga Bilal walaupun melalui sidang video.

“Paling membahagiakan saya ialah apabila bapa menerima bakal suami saya seadanya. Dengan segala kebaikan yang ada pada Bilal dan mungkin niat kami ikhlas, persiapan dilakukan untuk majlis perkahwinan kami,” katanya.

Pada majlis perkahwinan yang unik itu, hantaran yang diberikan Bilal kepada Fariza adalah tujuh dan dibalas tujuh juga oleh Fariza yang menyediakan sendiri barang hantaran daripada pihak Bilal memandang kesemua keluarga sebelah bakal suami datang jauh dari Turki.

Paling mengujakan Fariza, majlis bertandang di Istanbul disertai oleh seluruh ahli keluarga, saudara-mara dan sahabat-handai keluarga mereka kerana selain menghadiri majlis istimewa, mereka juga seakan-akan mengalami percutian indah serta menggembirakan lantaran majlis berkenaan diadakan di kawasan tepi laut di kediaman keluarga Bilal.

“Saya menganggap majlis bertandang di rumah keluarga Bilal seperti acara bulan madu kerana lokasi majlis diadakan berdekatan dengan kawasan pantai. Memang amat menyenangkan kerana keluarganya meraikan kami dengan penuh kemeriahan seperti kami meraikan kedatangan mereka ke Kuala Lumpur.

“Saya yakin pilihan saya tepat kerana Bilal dan keluarganya mengamalkan ajaran Islam walaupun Turki begitu moden dan sekular. Laungan azan daripada masjid juga kedengaran setiap kali masuk waktu dan hal ini sudah amat menyenangkan saya,” katanya yang kini menyambung pengajian peringkat sarjana di Universiti Malaya.

Setiap ibu bapa mahukan terbaik untuk anak

SEBAGAI anak bongsu daripada empat beradik, Fariza Ariffah ditatang bagai minyak yang penuh oleh ibu bapa, Datuk Dr Zabir Bajuri dan Datin Saodah Malek. Segala kehendak cuba dipenuhi lebih-lebih lagi perkara berkaitan pendidikan kerana beliau berpendapat pendidikan adalah asas terpenting dalam kehidupan setiap individu.

Justeru selain pendidikan agama, Dr Zabir turut menghantar Fariza melanjutkan pelajaran ke luar negara mengikut jejak langkah ketiga-tiga saudaranya yang lain walaupun berat hati beliau dan isteri untuk melepaskan anak yang selama ini membesar di depan mata mereka.

“Fariza mampu berdikari walaupun kami tiada di sisi. Dia amat memberatkan asas Islam selain menggemari kerja kebajikan dan sosial yang mendatangkan manfaat kepada masyarakat. Apabila dia memberitahu ingin berkahwin, saya tidak memberikan sebarang kenyataan kerana yakin dengan pilihannya.

“Saya tidak mengetahui dia sudah mempunyai pilihan, tetapi cara dia menyatakannya kepada saya melalui surat yang ditulis membuatkan hati kecil saya tersentuh. Alhamdulillah Bilal juga adalah pemuda yang baik dan memenuhi ciri sebagai suami,” katanya.

Sebelum menerima Bilal sebagai menantu, Zabir turut menguji Bilal dengan beberapa perkara seperti meminta Bilal memperdengarkan bacaan al-Quran dan menjadi imam bagi mereka sekeluarga ketika menunaikan solat.

“Alhamdulillah, dia menunaikan permintaan saya dengan jayanya. Saya meminta dia berbuat demikian bukan bermaksud tidak mempercayai kemampuannya, tetapi yakin bahawa setiap ibu bapa mahukan yang terbaik untuk anak mereka.

“Perkahwinan anak bongsu saya dengan Bilal Ilhan, lengkap sudah kehidupan mereka dan saya serta isteri berdoa semoga mereka bahagia hingga ke anak cucu,” katanya.

INFO:

Adat perkahwinan Turki

Mengikut kebudayaan di Istanbul, pengantin dikehendaki memakai selendang nipis yang dikalung di leher untuk memudahkan tetamu menyemat duit atau barang kemas sebagai hadiah perkahwinan.

Manisan Turki antara menu utama yang sering dijadikan hantaran.

Persalinan mempelai untuk majlis perkahwinan bercirikan Barat.

-Thanx Ms. Shaidah Shafie!!!

The Chinese Course Malay Wedding

As mentioned in my previous post, attended my cousin's wedding At Kota Permai Golf Club... They served Chinese Course... Yummy yummy... I've always Chinese food.... According 2 mum, it was brilliant idea that his brother choose Chinese cuisine.. With all the Raya n travels, she's kinda tired of all the rendang bagai...

THE CUISINE

GOLDEN DRAGON DOUBLE HAPPINESS

- Normally they'll have 4 season but this is like a hot & cold combination as starter. The left one consist of crab meat and century egg... Lama x mkn century egg. Meanwhile the left one is some kind of jellyfish kot... One of my uncle called it 'plastik'... Hehehhehe... Liat katanya... As for me, sedap jer... But they should be platted and served coz as starter, yang amek dulu akan dapat lebih... Thank goodness my table semua very tolarable, as semua pun my family member gaks...

*****

BRAISED SHARK'S FIN SOUP WITH CRABMEAT & CHICKEN

- not that m pro towards 'cruelty against animal', but i've always loved shark's fin suop all my life... Or any of that type, be it shark's fin or sea cucumber, it's my heaven... Plus some Chinese vinegar & sprinkled cili padi, ya ampunnnnnssss!!!!!

*****

FRIED RICE IN 'YONG CHOW' STYLE

- this was supposed to be the final course before dessert but been brought forward to the 3rd one. It think it was a pretty good idea esp. for those with kids. They really enjoyed the fried rice. Yelah Malay kids, manalah nk makan sgt Chinese food... As for the taste, memang tasty and loved the prawns... So fresh, juicy n chunky...

*****

STEAMED RED TALAPIA FISH WITH CHEF SPECIAL SAUCE

- the gravy is sangat sedap... An improvise version version of our masak 3 rasa... But i don't actually fancy Talapia, coz it's berlemak n terbayang ikan dalam Mum's pond (used to be la), so i just took a little for the sake of taking fish as i loved fish so much... (that's a reason i x live in Turkiye as Turkish x berapa consume seafood... LOL)

*****

CRISPY DEEP FRIED CHICKEN WITH LEMON SAUCE

- one of the best Lemon Chicken I've tasted! nama pun crispy, so it was definitely crispy regardless the sauce. It wasn't too sweet & the chicken didn't contain too much fat though...

*****

WOK FRIED FRESH PRAWN WITH MARMITE SAUCE

- yummy yummy yummy! i've always loved prawn, and the prawn is so sedap... most of the people in my table kureng skt with prawn so i had quite a few. Thank goodness anda some1 yang tolong take off the kulit... lallalalla... Thx Yangggg!!!

fyi, kupas udang pun perlu ada skill ok... esp using fork & spoon, bare hand shouldn't be a prob...

*****

BRAISED MUSHROOM WITH CHINA PAK CHOY

- Kak Mas kata they used Lee Kum Kee Oyster sauce, that's y it's red, if other brand esp. MAGGI, it would turn up black or dark brown... Ok! leave that to the experts, but for me the mushroom are really delicious n juicy...

*****

CHILLED ICE LONGAN WITH SEA COCONUT
& CRISPY 'SHANG HAI ' PANCAKE

- our final course... The pancake was really crispy & the filling wasn't too sweet...


THE WEDDING

Many happy returns to the Bride n Groom...
Cuz, we're really happy for both of u...
Wonder what would the next 9 be? lol

The sparkling wine toast...

With Uncle Abu Hamid & Dato' Yusni Hamid

Mum with her Elder Sis-Mak Non & Bro

With Cik Epen's Family before leaving the Club...

The Turkish Wedding Reception

reposted from http://albajuri.blogspot.com/ plus some edition..


Merhaba...

Just got back from Istanbul few weeks ago... The main reason of the trip was to attend my cousin's wedding reception whom was married 2 a Turkish guy...

hish! tangan & cam sapa lah yg tersesat dlm pic ni? :D

Just 2 share some pictures taken during Fariza & Bilal's wedding reception at Istanbul... The wedding took place at a park (like our Taman Tasik Titiwangsa) by the beach... Sangat cantekkk...It was amazing, we could even see the sunset...

Not gonna say much, let the pictures speaks for itself :

Disclaimer : posting ini sggt byk gambar!!!

Fariza ile Bilal

The dining hall was really lovely

We were welcomed by Burak (Bilal's brother), Bilal's Dad, his grandpa & the rest of the family

The Ladies of the Bride's side...
Meriah kan pakaian kami??

The Gentleman

Yasemeen (Bilal's sister), Bushra, his cousin & Mum

The Happy Family
- Burak, Semra & cute little Elif

Fariza & her new family

This is the highlight of the event. The family members & friends presenting gifts / token to the bride & groom...

receiving a bangle from Anne
(mother in law)

From Father in law

As for us, we will normally hand over money (normally 2 the parents) in an envelope, or angpow packets, rite... Also known as 'Salam kaut / salam keruk / salam isi' etc...

As for the Turkish, they pin the money to a 'selempang' attached to the pengantin... So if u bagi like sangat ciput, agak malu la... lol...

The process of handing over 'ang pow'

I saw lotsa Turkish Liras, USD, Euro, etc...
But of coz no RM... hehheheh

By the end of the event, Bilal was 'full'

Lambaian persis 'Miss Universe' :)

With beloved Mak & Abah

Me with Yasemeen, Bushra & Umar
-pleasure meeting them

Elif & friends...

Aren't they cute & adorable???
Penyiri.... (cheese)

My beloved uncle, DZB enjoying his Baklava

The dishes served - something new to most of us..

As for the meal, we were served bread, salad (as advertiser), some kind of pastry (macam popia) with beef filling. I could tolerate that the beef was kinda salty I had 2 get rid and only eat a bit...

The main course was beef with condiments of fries and rice. Fyi, they took rice as side dish unlike Malaysian that consume rice as main item. The Baklava (dessert) was great but too sweet for me... Loved the Pistachio sprinked on top!!!

I was like "sebaik dkt tempat orang, if dkt Malaysia, haruss I balik carik mamak, or Pakli, or McD" hehhehhe... Anyway, the sour cherry (pink can) was really delicious, had 2 cans :D

Realized that the park looks really lovely even at night. This pic was captured with my flash off. I loved the concept where they installed traffic light for cyclers / bikers... And the grass looks so green... Wish I had more time 2 spend on the park...

'Gule-gule' means Goodbye...
(it has nothing 2 do with gula-gula taw :)

***All in all, it was a great experience having had the chance to attend a Wedding Reception that is totally different from our culture. I learned new things, made new friends, see new environment, the list goes on n on... Most important is, it made me cherish our Malaysian heritage even more... And, i'm really thankful for all these... Alhamdulillah***

What a Long Saturday

It was indeed a long day when i had lotsa things 2 do, according 2 plan...

Basically it was DFC's Jom! Jalan Raya Thingy & attending my cousin's wedding... Thank goodness it all worked out according 2 plan... So just to have a glimpse on what i went through on 17th October 2009.

Woke up early as I need to ensure that this 'bakul for Buah Tangan' for the host is ready.

First thing was to rebus the Ketupat Palas. The Dodol, Serunding Ikan & Ikan Bilis had been packed a day before. Mostly it's Serunding Daging, but y not give serunding ikan & ikan bilis? Dare 2 be different, kn...

Furthurmore, Ketupat Palas & Serunding Ikan Bilis is Dafi's personal favourite...
Fyi, the serunding Ikan Bilis is home-made...

As for the bakul, a special thank goes 2 my colleague, Sabrina for decorating it... Kalu ikut i, just nk tie ribbon jer, bur Sab insisted on having skirting and tied the ribbon along the handle... Sab mmg creative... Thx Sab... I loved it....

Firstly we went 2 Nanna Zz's house in Shah Alam... Nanna's Mum couldn't believe that Dafi was coming untill Dafi arrived depan mata... Nanna even invited her friends over... Dorang sangat meriah... Btw, the speghetti was delicious... The meat was cunky & the mushroom sangat besar...

with Nanna & Auntie Ramonah...

What' special about umah Nanna ni is her CATS... Kedatangan kami juga disambut oleh seekor kucingnya... The rest semua chomel & sangat gebu... I gerammmmm...

This is Ginger...

with Boboy's kitten... Mata biru... Chomell, kan...

Then we proceeded to Nad Rainbow's house at Sunway. Kami dijamu dengan pelbagai juadah... Ada Laksa, Meehoon, Chocolate, Kuih Raya n macam-macam lagi.... Plus air Ribena... What's special was the Mihun Goreng... The Udang Galah was so big & plenty...

adakah ini mihun goreng or 'Udang Galah Bermihun'? LOL

With the host, Auntie Raja Maizura...

The Dishes...

Destinasi seterusnya ke Rumah Syuk @ Kicuk di Kuchai Lama... Apparently kami x familiar with this area. So banyak kali gak berpusing. Finally stopped at Shell & datanglah Kicuk dengan Baju Melayu Purple & motornya to lead us the way...

Kami disajikan pelbagai juadah... Ada Nasi Goreng, Mee Goreng, Tauhu Sumbat, Karipap, Agar-agar, Karpus (buah tembikai la), n macam-macam lagi... Maklumla buat open open house... The Mee Goreng was really nice... Sangat moist & cukup rasa...

Then we headed back to Hotel Putra to get ready for our Kemuncak Jom! Jalan Raya event...

while waiting for the guest to arrive...
with Lyn, Nad, Fara, Yaty n Adam...

Eventhough it was simple, i considered it successful one... Hope everyone had fun as much as did... Thanks to my beloved A/VIDs, Dafi & all yang menjayakannya... Really appreciate it.. Tasekkur Ederim, from the bottom of my heart... Love all of u....

From Hotel Putra, I headed back to Shah Alam after receiving a call from Mum "bila nak balik ni? Semua orang (family) dah ada dkt umah. Event start awal, ada 9 meals". - aiyoo! Bondaku dah murka...

I was thinking of taking NKVE 2 avoid the traffic but, it jammed at Shah Alam... Hampeh tol! So I didn't get to change whatsoever, just took a shawl n go... Thank goodness my baju x jauh lari from theme...

Then we headed straight to Kota Permai Golf & Country Club to attend Johan Ariff's & Nik Amelia's wedding reception, yang sangat sweeeet....

We were served 9 course Chinese Meal... Fyi, no 9 is so significant to this couple as they Nikah on 9 September 2009, hantaran 9,999.99 and mas kahwin RM99.99...

Finally, I came home exhausted... Tapi sempat online to check my 'farm', upload pictures, charge camera's battery, and pengsan..... zzzzzzzzzzzz......

ps : It was such a 'curly' day... Just look at Lyn, Fara, Yaty & the bride... LOL