Shu's birthday

 It was Shu's birthday and we really didn't have any real plans so, we played along with whatever we could think of. 

The highlight of the birthday celebration was the island trip. We've never been to Pulau Kapas. The trip was a blast. We did a day trip coz we really didn't plan anything. Also, Shu said it's not the kind of island you'd wanna spend a night at. So, we packed up some clean clothes and a basket of food for picnic and headed over to the jetty in Marang. 

We've been spending a lot of mornings in Marang throughout the week. After sending the boys off to school, we'd get some food for a breakfast picnic. I love mornings by the beach. 

Oh yeah, Shu also took Safiyya and I to Pinehill Garden. Unfortunately, the grapes were not in season but the view was neat. 

On the night of Shu's birthday, we decided to use the barbecue grill we had lying around and cooked up some dinner outside. We managed to get aged beef and some sausages for the kids. Got some pizza for the kids too. It was pretty fun 😊

We got up later than planned today.......

 I was in so much mess this morning. Typical menstrual problems. 😑 Shu had to drive to the land office in Marang. That's actually the reason we're here but......... I just don't wanna go home...... Yet........

The last time I was in this mood was before we got married and I visited Terengganu fir the first time and it was the monsoon season. I was on a semester break. I bought an open return flight ticket. I stayed for about a week. My mum called me every other day asking when I was coming home. My mindset is kinda in that mode right now...... Just with the kids.

Anywho, we passed by schools and I kept asking Shu if they were good schools coz..... Who knows, we might actually end up living here after all. I also realized how much I hated my secondary school growing up and that was the beginning of my depression. I hope my kids won't have to experience my school experience.

It took Shu over an hour to get his paperwork done and since the kids have been waiting patiently and we had time, we decided to stop by at the museum on our way home. The main museum is still closed but the Cultural Village side is opened and it's free entry until further notice. Sweet!

The museum is one of my favourite places to visit here coz I can never get enough of traditional houses and music and culture. I know, I am mostly Bugis with a dash of Chinese and a hint of Riau. Shu's dad said that Kampung Telaga Daing was opened by Bugis so that's why I feel at home here. Haha. I wonder if it's true 🤔