Dianara's Reflections...

  On the 20th of May, I reached a milestone birthday...I turned 60. Yes! Didn't expect to reach this age actually but I thank Allah for giving me 60 awesome years of life on this earth. Alhamdulillah! Reached 60 with it's fair share of ups and downs in my life, plus a lot of memories, good and bad and beautiful moments to be cherished. The day started as usual, with birthday messages received and reply of thanks returned. As it was also the day of my son's wedding reception on our side, I was at the family house looking over and checking on last minute arrangements and preparations for the reception that nite. After lunch, I was surprised with a birthday cake from my children. 'Twas a small celebration with the kids and grandson, with the exception of my eldest son, his wife and son who could not make it on time. Anyway, it was still fun as my youngest sister was around as well. The night of the reception went well with everyone having a good time and enjoying themselve

 Yes! I am back...again...after a hiatus of 3 years. I keep doing that don't I? Oh well, there have been times when I felt lazy to do anything. Even my painting have been put on hold for quite a while now. My mood dictates most times. Yup! My MOOD! So my blogs faced the same fate as my painting and other interests. Anyway, since my last blog entry in 2020, my first grandson was born on 30th of August, to my daughter Nisrin and my son-in-law Armand.  One day short of Malaysia's Merdeka Day. Named Bayzeid Mizal, as cute as can be...all grandmothers will attest to the cuteness of their grandchildren...right? Haha...He'll be turning 3 this year. How time flies...can still remember holding him in my arms after he was born. Brought back memories of me cradling my own bundles of joy many, many years ago. Such a nice feeling it was and one that I'll always cherish. Being a grandmother for the first time brought a new perspective to my life.  I have sort of mellowed in some ways