Therefore I want you to have a happy birthday, Natty

What a year it's been for you!  I sang you a little birthday song, I hope you like it.  It's a bit loud, so make sure you turn that volume down.  I uploaded both .mp4 and .flv formats, because my Firefox won't play .mp4, just in case yours won't either.

Hi Honey

How are you feeling today, my dearest?  I hope you are feeling absolutely great.  I'm on the last legs of the cold alhamdulillah, and trying not to overwork.  Right now I'm watching "The Godfather part 2."  Would you like some secrets to watch?  How about mucky secrets?  Yes... creatures that flourish in the mud...

Hi Natty!  Nice to hear from you.  I have a habit of thinking too much sometimes plus my brain is full, so I just try to go with the flow.

Pina, is that a display of both courage and humility that I detect from you?

After the rain

Well, I don't know... it looks like there might be more rain.  The water supply cut out during a storm yesterday, it just barely came back as a trickle.  My Mom said that the tank in the hills burst.  My cough is gradually ceasing as well.  It didn't affect my throat, largely because I dumped the sinus cavity when it got infected inshaAllah, but my lungs are clogged up so I have to push hard to get the voice to make a sound.  But that too is clearing up inshaAllah.  I didn't eat or drink much last night because I didn't want to use the toilet, so I had a huge helping of curry and pocket bread just now.  I definitely have to build a reservoir on top of the roof of your house inshaAllah.  It would need to be cleaned sometimes maybe, but it's better than running out of water.  I have to take my Dad to the dentist this afternoon so sorry folks, no voice training today.  I hope I didn't inconvenience you.

Natty honey, you're so quiet!  Aw, you're such a lady.  That's a great thing though.  Keep up that regal demeanor.

Pina, I suppose you have discovered that not all food is cooked properly.  So learn how to cook.  Take pictures of your food.  It will strengthen all your other business, inshaAllah.

 

 

 

Mackerel

I've got to make this quick honey, I need a nap before voice training.  Mackerel is a small fish.  The locals use it in everything, so it's been expensive lately.  But yesterday, it went for 3 kilos for RM10.  So I will be living high on the mackerel for a few days.  I put a couple of bags aside for Queen Floofy, and the rest is all mine.  There are 2 types of mackerel to deal with here: the ones with loose stomachs, and the ones without.  If the stomachs are loose then they are easy to fillet- you just peel them like a banana.  So I had nearly a half kilo of sashimi last night for dinner, and for lunch today was mackerel in hot sour soup.  No noodles, no rice.  Just the fish, ma'am.  Want some?

Natty, how's the ride?  I know you like to live in the shadow of your brother.  You do it for love and I understand, because I need your love too.  My concern is how you live, I want you to take this opportunity to make your own money while you can.  And your brother can be the next 007.  If Daniel Craig is going for one more movie, then that's good news.  It gives your brother time to get into character.

Got some hangers-on there Pina?  Don't be afraid to dump them!  Adapt to survive!

 

 

Hot and drowsy

Oh, I'm soooo sleepy.  It's just that time of the day.  I'm certainly more productive at night, but I can't do yard work at night.  Thank God!  I definitely enjoy sitting in front of a computer more, but yard work is healthier for me and others.  If only my yard had air conditioning.  How are you feeling today, my darling?  I hope you are feeling great.  I love you.

Natty, it's almost time for your birthday.  I do have something prepared for you, but I don't have money so please forgive me for the free-ness of my gift.  Rather, to buy you a bauble would simpler and quicker.  To be honest with you, I don't know exactly when your birthday is, so please forgive me if I'm off in my birthday greeting.

Pina, I'm so happy to see your spending more time in Milan!  I hope they appreciate you and treat you well.

 

 

Qur'an 20170710

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

18.  And if you reject, so did generations before you.  And the duty of the messenger is only to preach publicly.

19.  See they not how Allah originates creation, then repeats it: truly that is easy for Allah.

20.  Say, "Travel through the earth and see how Allah did originate creation, so will Allah produce a later creation, for Allah has power over all things."

The Spider  29:18-20
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Wow Erin

I love that dress!  You're so beautiful, and I love you.  Oh, I'm so sleepy!  I've been sleeping on a chair for the past few days because I have a cold, and I miss my floor.  I tried last night, but I couldn't do it.  Perhaps tonight, we will be reunited.  I really love how you look in that dress, though.  You're like from a dream.

Hi Natty!  How's it going, my lady?  You are a true lady, so gentle and reserved...  We are all waiting, Natty.  Allah will definitely test our faith, so please be patient and wait.

Hi Pina!