For Memory Sake

It feels like it was just yesterday I was enjoying my blocked leave. Waking up later than the usual working days, enjoying the free-from-work moments doing things I do not really have a chance to do on normal working days. Please do not get me wrong, I love my job and I also love my blocked leave. It is no joke to start work by 7.15am almost every day and having to be at work until 5 or 6pm. On certain days, I bring my work back to ensure that my work is complete and deadlines are met or else I will be dead. Erkkk.

In the blink of an eye, the next thing I know, I have been back at work and entering the 4th week already. Where did week 1, 2 and 3 go? What did I do in the past weeks? And when I do look back at my planner, the list just does not seem to end that at times, it scares me.

Eid has been great so far although I do have a lot on my plate at work. I love my job and the excitement behind it. Whenever I am free, I try my best to visit my family members, cousins, aunties, uncles, et cetera. I still have a whole lot more people to visit and I do feel bad that this year I could not do as much visiting as I would like to as before.

Today, I visited my grand uncle, my late dadi's elder brother and his wife. It was nice meeting the elderly even though we barely see much except for special occasions. They are growing older and it was amazing to see how much they could still remember, such sharpness, Masya Allah. I do hope when I am older, my memory is as great as theirs. Which is why I guess I had this blog in the first place. To look back and remember all the good stuff.

I am still on my Capturing 2016 project which I love sooo much. I cannot wait to blog more about them in the future.

naimefied look:

scarf: dUCk scarf

top: Mimpi Kita

skirt: Kaffah Apparel

bag: Celine

shoes: Studio

Deir Scarf

When my PS promoted Deir scarf to me, I was not quite keen on this. I already had so many dUCk scarves that I have not worn, some boxes still have their ribbons intact and untouched. The ones I already had worn, hardly had the chance to see the sun much. But then I thought, oh well, let's just give the Deir a try for a change. 

So here's the result of how the Deir scarf looks like when it is don on me. 

The scarf is made of satin silk material, like the ones from dUCk. It is a little heavier and it stays in place nicely the entire day before I remove it for prayers. This piece has the Moroccan tile design on it making it look unique when any lady dons it on. 

Many thought it was the dUCk scarf and mentioned that the design looks great on anyone. That is my personal take and comments from my friends. I give this scarf (by the way, this design is also a limited edition piece), a thumbs up. I read that many others thought it looked like the dUCk's Blurred Lines scarf. Honestly, except for the similar caramel colour, this design does not look similar or alike. I like it the way it is and I felt have having a piece of Morocco on me, which was a pleasant feeling. 

I am not sure if this design is still available from Deir, but if it is, I personally think it is a must have in any lady's closet. 

Eid Mubarak 1437H

Ramadhan has left and the next thing you know, it's Day 5 of Syawal. There's a lot of visiting happening and open houses here and there. Such love and joy filling up the air. 

This year is slightly different for my family and I. My Dadi recently left us in March. I miss my Dadi and Dada loads. I miss annoying them, kissing their hands on the first day of Syawal, seeking forgiveness from them. I miss meeting long-time no see extended family members at their place and looking into the family tree to see how we are all interconnected. All that is gone now, but blessing comes in other ways.

Some of my mom's siblings gathered at our place on the first day of Syawal. My uncle from Japan returned to celebrate Eid with us as a family. My elder brother and his family came over as always to liven up the spirit of Eid. It was such a nice feeling, having family members unite as one.

Before we could fully enjoy it, the day goes by and we're back to work the next day. After work, we are out visiting our extended family members and friends all over the country. Perhaps that is the beauty of Eid, strengthening our family bond, making amends and excuses to do good. 

To everyone out there, this may come a little late, but Eid Mubarak to all Muslims from all over the world and happy holidays to everyone else.

 

naimefied look:

dress: designed by me 

scarf: dUCk scarf

bag: Gucci

shoes: Manolo Blahnik