In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Hello there, my beloved Erin. How are you feeling today? I pray that you are feeling healthy and confident, because I love you and I need you. As for me, the sniffles progressed into a fever, but I'm OK. There's nothing all too special going on over here today, my love. My budget doesn't permit spending right now, so I'm eating what I already have. For dinner I had fries. Yeah, just plain fries: potatoes sliced into strips and tossed in corn flour, then fried to a golden brown. Lunch was more interesting. I steamed the snapper head to be used as broth for my noodles. The best part of the snapper head is the meat behind the eyes! Never give that to a cat!
Monday, September 14, 2015
Sunday, September 13, 2015
Letter to Erin 20150914
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Hi Erin. Yeah, I'm feeling a bit sedate. Ever since I became a better singer, my nose became more sensitive. Much of my voice goes out my nose, you see. So a bit of dust from cleaning my parents' bedroom this morning gave me the sniffles. **sniffle**. Again. I don't know if I would get through my Hajj without incident. Anyway, I had to dump my sinus fluids again. But this time I measured the procedure: it took 90 minutes for a complete dump, for half a cup of snot. Ick. But I'm firmly convinced that infected sinus fluids are extremely dangerous, and tissue papers don't do an adequate job of removing and suppressing. Of course the body regenerates the stuff, but at least most of the infected snot is out of the way.
But anyway, I didn't feel like cooking in the evening. So I went to Ina's for rice, but she had sold out twice today. So I cooked up some potatoes and sausage for dinner. Tasted OK. Filling. I'm going to take it easy tonight. I pray you are feeling healthy and confident. You are my beautiful Erin. I love you, and I need you.
Hi Erin. Yeah, I'm feeling a bit sedate. Ever since I became a better singer, my nose became more sensitive. Much of my voice goes out my nose, you see. So a bit of dust from cleaning my parents' bedroom this morning gave me the sniffles. **sniffle**. Again. I don't know if I would get through my Hajj without incident. Anyway, I had to dump my sinus fluids again. But this time I measured the procedure: it took 90 minutes for a complete dump, for half a cup of snot. Ick. But I'm firmly convinced that infected sinus fluids are extremely dangerous, and tissue papers don't do an adequate job of removing and suppressing. Of course the body regenerates the stuff, but at least most of the infected snot is out of the way.
But anyway, I didn't feel like cooking in the evening. So I went to Ina's for rice, but she had sold out twice today. So I cooked up some potatoes and sausage for dinner. Tasted OK. Filling. I'm going to take it easy tonight. I pray you are feeling healthy and confident. You are my beautiful Erin. I love you, and I need you.
Saturday, September 12, 2015
Letter to Erin 20150913
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
From Allah is our origin, and to Allah is our return.
Can you imagine? 2 million people all in one spot. Not housed in buildings spread over a few miles, but in one house. The house of Allah. One can only conjecture why Allah blew a giant storm over Mecca during the peak of the Hajj. What can you do? With 2 million people all crammed in one house, you have to expand. Then comes Judgement Day.
You know something? If I can afford to build your house, that means I can afford to do my Hajj. And I want to do my Hajj while I still have some strength. I don't want to get squashed. And it's HOT. But I don't want to leave you by yourself. So if I'm allowed to go, then I'm taking you with me. The Hajj isn't a romantic getaway, it's a mandatory workload for Muslims who are able and can afford the journey. Hard work. I would keep you very close to me at all times. In a crowd of 2 million people, I'm going to have to keep you close to me at all times. We would get separated at Safa' and Marwah, but don't go anywhere! Wait for me right here while I make my round, I'll be right back. I don't know if we would get an air conditioned hotel room with running water, but we'll try to bring the walkie talkies. No, it's not supposed to be fun. This is supposed to be work, and those who ask for payback in this life will have no share in the hereafter. You are my wife, inshaAllah. I want you to be with me. I love you, and I need you.
From Allah is our origin, and to Allah is our return.
Can you imagine? 2 million people all in one spot. Not housed in buildings spread over a few miles, but in one house. The house of Allah. One can only conjecture why Allah blew a giant storm over Mecca during the peak of the Hajj. What can you do? With 2 million people all crammed in one house, you have to expand. Then comes Judgement Day.
You know something? If I can afford to build your house, that means I can afford to do my Hajj. And I want to do my Hajj while I still have some strength. I don't want to get squashed. And it's HOT. But I don't want to leave you by yourself. So if I'm allowed to go, then I'm taking you with me. The Hajj isn't a romantic getaway, it's a mandatory workload for Muslims who are able and can afford the journey. Hard work. I would keep you very close to me at all times. In a crowd of 2 million people, I'm going to have to keep you close to me at all times. We would get separated at Safa' and Marwah, but don't go anywhere! Wait for me right here while I make my round, I'll be right back. I don't know if we would get an air conditioned hotel room with running water, but we'll try to bring the walkie talkies. No, it's not supposed to be fun. This is supposed to be work, and those who ask for payback in this life will have no share in the hereafter. You are my wife, inshaAllah. I want you to be with me. I love you, and I need you.
Friday, September 11, 2015
Letter to Erin 20150912
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Hi there, my dearest Erin! How are you feeling today? I pray you are feeling healthy and confident. It's just another average day for me. The rain finally ceased, so after the dawn prayer I went to the market. Ah! Snapper! And within my budget, too. I scored a 2 kilo fish. The tuna today was huge, and cheaper, but I wanted snapper. I also bought some won ton skins, tofu, and garlic. One thing about fish is that it has to be processed. I had trouble doing that indoors because it's a big fish, and messy, and I have cats in heat inside the house. So I scaled and gutted the fish in the motorcycle cage, isolated from menacing beasts. I filleted the snapper inside the house, after locking up the kittens in a bedroom. Not Floofy, though. She's very controlled and well behaved. Except when she sees a lizard on the screen door. And she's very sensitive about her blubber. But fat cats are so cute! Anyway, I had almost a kilo of sashimi for lunch. All arranged nicely on a square plate and marinated with squid sauce. One thing about fresh sashimi is that it's pure food: no poop!
After voice training, I gave my Dad a leg massage then cut the grass over at your house inshaAllah. I cleared out the back yard, the part unseen from the road. And scored more young coconuts for my Mom. Dinner was an experiment: sausage and tofu burritos in marinara sauce. It worked! Sausage is a perfect match with tofu, especially with marinara sauce! It was awesome alhamdulillah! Sorry, I ate yours! I thought to myself, "Well, sausage goes well with beans, so why not tofu?" I make one for you, inshaAllah. I love you, and I need you. Oh my God, I need a nap.
Hi there, my dearest Erin! How are you feeling today? I pray you are feeling healthy and confident. It's just another average day for me. The rain finally ceased, so after the dawn prayer I went to the market. Ah! Snapper! And within my budget, too. I scored a 2 kilo fish. The tuna today was huge, and cheaper, but I wanted snapper. I also bought some won ton skins, tofu, and garlic. One thing about fish is that it has to be processed. I had trouble doing that indoors because it's a big fish, and messy, and I have cats in heat inside the house. So I scaled and gutted the fish in the motorcycle cage, isolated from menacing beasts. I filleted the snapper inside the house, after locking up the kittens in a bedroom. Not Floofy, though. She's very controlled and well behaved. Except when she sees a lizard on the screen door. And she's very sensitive about her blubber. But fat cats are so cute! Anyway, I had almost a kilo of sashimi for lunch. All arranged nicely on a square plate and marinated with squid sauce. One thing about fresh sashimi is that it's pure food: no poop!
After voice training, I gave my Dad a leg massage then cut the grass over at your house inshaAllah. I cleared out the back yard, the part unseen from the road. And scored more young coconuts for my Mom. Dinner was an experiment: sausage and tofu burritos in marinara sauce. It worked! Sausage is a perfect match with tofu, especially with marinara sauce! It was awesome alhamdulillah! Sorry, I ate yours! I thought to myself, "Well, sausage goes well with beans, so why not tofu?" I make one for you, inshaAllah. I love you, and I need you. Oh my God, I need a nap.
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Letter to Erin 20150911
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Hello, my darling. It's nice not to be alone, isn't it? Well yeah, we're not married yet. But you know, or you feel, for sure that I love you and am with you. And I need you. What you feel is faith, so please be sure to maintain your prayers. In the meantime, have fun with your career, and stash a whole lot of money for yourself while you can, OK?
It's been raining all day again, and the weather is wonderful. Well, I like it. Most women I know don't like cold weather, but I heat up really easily, so I prefer cold weather. I slept in again, oh how lazy. Then I'm kind of hooked on "Lair Defense" right now, so I've been playing that. Oh, don't worry about your house plan. I've already taken all the screenshots. All I need is to label everything, then it will be ready in time for presentation to you inshaAllah. For you to reject, nonetheless. But it is your house, my darling. But since you have your own house plan, please try to get it as early as possible to me, so I can be slow and meticulous OK?
Hello, my darling. It's nice not to be alone, isn't it? Well yeah, we're not married yet. But you know, or you feel, for sure that I love you and am with you. And I need you. What you feel is faith, so please be sure to maintain your prayers. In the meantime, have fun with your career, and stash a whole lot of money for yourself while you can, OK?
It's been raining all day again, and the weather is wonderful. Well, I like it. Most women I know don't like cold weather, but I heat up really easily, so I prefer cold weather. I slept in again, oh how lazy. Then I'm kind of hooked on "Lair Defense" right now, so I've been playing that. Oh, don't worry about your house plan. I've already taken all the screenshots. All I need is to label everything, then it will be ready in time for presentation to you inshaAllah. For you to reject, nonetheless. But it is your house, my darling. But since you have your own house plan, please try to get it as early as possible to me, so I can be slow and meticulous OK?
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Letter to Erin 20150910
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
Hi Sweetie! How are you feeling? It's been raining all day here today, ever since the dawn prayer. I love the rain. It cools everything down. Ya Allah, thank you for the rain. Of course, I don't want to get flooded. But it hasn't flooded around here in 5 years, I think. Since the local government upgraded the drainage ditches. I didn't do much cooking today. My Mom gave me some rice from a local merchant, but I was still hungry. So I cooked up a late dinner. Sausage and egg stuffed pizza. I just discovered a healthy and natural way to get rid of gas: coriander seed! I wonder if it works on gastritis and diarrhea too. That's one of the advantages of knowing how to cook and feeding myself: I rarely get stomach ailments even though I have a very sensitive stomach. Alhamdulillah. Are you having time to practice cooking? Remember to use a medium flame at the most until have you have total confidence! I curious to try your cuisine. I love you, and I need you.
Oh, it's movie night! Remember I told you about P.Ramlee, one of Malaysia's most respected artistes. Last night I watched this movie, and I think it's such a masterpiece. It's so bizarre, and in a serious way. P.Ramlee is usually known for his comedy. It's a great representation of how Asians regard the supernatural. Sorry, no subtitles. Oh, it's been such a lazy day! The rain made it nice and cool, and I've been lazing around all day. What a great day. Alhamdulillah. Can't do much of anything in the rain, so I just lay around on the floor all day. You wanna be a lazy girl with me? Maybe I'll paint your face and dress you up nice and pretty. Or I'll just play a video game. Usually, the day is but striving towards you. So let's strive toward each other. InshaAllah, God will bring us together.
Hi Sweetie! How are you feeling? It's been raining all day here today, ever since the dawn prayer. I love the rain. It cools everything down. Ya Allah, thank you for the rain. Of course, I don't want to get flooded. But it hasn't flooded around here in 5 years, I think. Since the local government upgraded the drainage ditches. I didn't do much cooking today. My Mom gave me some rice from a local merchant, but I was still hungry. So I cooked up a late dinner. Sausage and egg stuffed pizza. I just discovered a healthy and natural way to get rid of gas: coriander seed! I wonder if it works on gastritis and diarrhea too. That's one of the advantages of knowing how to cook and feeding myself: I rarely get stomach ailments even though I have a very sensitive stomach. Alhamdulillah. Are you having time to practice cooking? Remember to use a medium flame at the most until have you have total confidence! I curious to try your cuisine. I love you, and I need you.
Oh, it's movie night! Remember I told you about P.Ramlee, one of Malaysia's most respected artistes. Last night I watched this movie, and I think it's such a masterpiece. It's so bizarre, and in a serious way. P.Ramlee is usually known for his comedy. It's a great representation of how Asians regard the supernatural. Sorry, no subtitles. Oh, it's been such a lazy day! The rain made it nice and cool, and I've been lazing around all day. What a great day. Alhamdulillah. Can't do much of anything in the rain, so I just lay around on the floor all day. You wanna be a lazy girl with me? Maybe I'll paint your face and dress you up nice and pretty. Or I'll just play a video game. Usually, the day is but striving towards you. So let's strive toward each other. InshaAllah, God will bring us together.
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Letter to Erin 20150909
In the name of Allah, most Gracious, most Merciful.
I would like to remind you not to rely on anyone here regarding the matters of our marriage, especially the legal paperwork. I don't trust anyone here to do that, so I will have to do it myself. If you want to talk to the Malaysian Embassy over there regarding whatever then that's fine, just don't rely on anyone here. When the time comes inshaAllah and we are talking to each other regularly on the phone, I will tell you what I need you to do, and we can have a safe and happy wedding inshaAllah. Most of all, be patient and pray. For if Allah wills reward or punishment for someone, then no one can stop it. The same if God guides someone, then no one can lead him/her astray. It doesn't matter who the detractors are, or how smart or qualified they think they are.
It's just another average day for me. Lunch was beef and potatoes, and dinner is beef and rice. I spent the evening doing some burning. I pray you are taking good care of yourself, and getting plenty of rest. I love you, and I need you.
I would like to remind you not to rely on anyone here regarding the matters of our marriage, especially the legal paperwork. I don't trust anyone here to do that, so I will have to do it myself. If you want to talk to the Malaysian Embassy over there regarding whatever then that's fine, just don't rely on anyone here. When the time comes inshaAllah and we are talking to each other regularly on the phone, I will tell you what I need you to do, and we can have a safe and happy wedding inshaAllah. Most of all, be patient and pray. For if Allah wills reward or punishment for someone, then no one can stop it. The same if God guides someone, then no one can lead him/her astray. It doesn't matter who the detractors are, or how smart or qualified they think they are.
It's just another average day for me. Lunch was beef and potatoes, and dinner is beef and rice. I spent the evening doing some burning. I pray you are taking good care of yourself, and getting plenty of rest. I love you, and I need you.
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