Monday 23 March 2009

Of birthdays and relatives













When you get to my age, there's bound to be celebrations that you think back with fondness. I have had a birthday surprise up in a magnificient country house hotel, set within the beautiful Chiltern Hills overlooking The Thames. Then another year, a singer jumped up on to the table and serenaded me with a birthday song, all breathless like Marilyn Monroe and another unforgetable one was the mother of all surprises when I found the husband of mine hovering over the stove at a friend's house, cooking my birthday dinner. Oh, and last year it was Raihan who sang their birthday rendition to me. But nothing can beat this! It had me rolling on the floor! Thanks everyone! Love you lots. ENJOY THIS!!

PS:
To my other significant half, Hafiz, Rehana, Nona and Taufiq - thanks for a wonderful evening and prezzies and delicious cake.
To Jefri - THANK YOU!!! A wonderful treat.
To the staff who sang when I stepped into the hotel lounge..hahaha! what a wonderful surprise.

I had a very fulfilling day working and a wonderful evening with the family.
THANK YOU.

51 comments:

Wan Nordin Wan Hussin said...

You well deserve it Kak Teh. We all share your happiness. Happy Belated Birthday.

tireless mom said...

Dear Kak Teh

Hope you get a bigger splash for this one. Happy Birthday Kak Teh. Semoga panjang umur, sehat selalu and dimurahkan rejeki!

Sweet Serenity said...

Kalah slumdog millionaire kan? Glad you enjoyed it...Tune it occasionally for more of Oli and Aimen Bollywood production. If we ever make it to India, I think they will kick us out!! ...Happy Birthday, love, oli.

Wan Nordin Wan Hussin said...

Sorry I initially thought I was late.
Er, is the Bollywood heart throb a brother of AG?

SkyJuice said...

Hilarious! Hehehe.

Selamat hari lahir, Kak Teh. May Allah s.w.t bless you always, and may there be many more birthdays to celebrate. :-)

Unknown said...

Kak Teh,

I am afraid that I could not stop laughing (even though I do not have sound here at the office) I shall have to view the video again at home tonight to see full effect).

But I betcha that as a receiver of the video sure hati u besar giller.

Happy Birthday again.

HUGS.

NanaDJ said...

Happy Birthday dear Kak Teh. Semoga di berkati dan di rahmati Allah sepanjang masa.
Salam mesra.

Anonymous said...

Happy xxxth birthday Kak Teh. May The Almighty bestow His Blessings upon you today and always.

melayudilondon said...

lahhhh birthday ke ni?
Happy Birthday KT!!!
mesti kena serenade dgn lagu hindustan kan ni

mekyam said...

memang kalah slumdog millionnaire! :D

way to go, lizaimen production!

p.s. wv: ablogyme!

kay_leeda said...

Happy Birthday Kak Teh dear :)
Semoga panjang umur murah rezeki, and may you be in the pinkiest of health always.

Wooo...itu Bollywood production, kelaaassss lah. The "dancer" punyer moves, beat the ones of Shah Rukh Khan flat!!! It had me laughing sampai almost jatuh kerusi :0

You have a beautiful day Kak :)

ummisara said...

Salam Kak Teh,

Happy Birthday...semoga dimurahkan rezeki, dikurniakan kesihatan yang baik, keberkatan dan kebahagian....

i am enjoying mine today... :)

Kama At-Tarawis said...

sapa yang menari tu kak teh? kelakarnyaaa! he made my day....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KAK TEH!
Welcome to Persatuan Wargamas.. hehehe.. I shall be joining you soon .. just seven more months down the road..

zaitgha said...

Happy Birthday Kak Teh, pray that you will have many2 more....

Kak Teh said...

GUiKP, thanks - it is today.

TM, hahaha, I cant wait for my splash! to avoid that, tie myself to the palm tree. Thanks for the wishes.

Kak Teh said...

Oli, memang kalah slumdog! Mesti pak ajie is inundated with calls from bollywood! Kalah vijayantimala! So, it is India this june? hehe, I am being bugged by nona to save up and go. I can imagine the havoc.

Oh Guikp, the bollywood dancer is my brother ajie. the crazy ones are all from my side of the family.

Kak Teh said...

SkyJuice, thanks..Kak teh pun macam nak pecah perut tengok.

Aida, make sure ada tissue jugak. meleleh air mata, air hidung kak teh.

Kak Teh said...

NanaDJ, thank you, thank you!

Andrea, thanks for the wishes too on my special day.

MHB said...

Happy birthday, Kak Teh... You are truly much loved here and everywhere!!

XX00 from me...

Kak Teh said...

melayu yang akan pulang ke london. haaaa, last year kena serenaded by Raihan, tahun ni bollywood style.

mekyam, you want to be an extra in lizaimen productions? I can whisper a good word in their ears. Am sure you will be a hit. hehe!

Kak Teh said...

kay, perut dancer tu kalah perut latta mangeshkar! gendut! begitulah gara-gara kaum keluarga saya bertemasya. And let me tell you they dont need borthdays or anything to go crazy like that.

edelweiss, happy birthday to you tooooo!!!! like you am working the whole day today and will meet up with the family for dinner later.

Kak Teh said...

puteri, tu laa adik saya yang penuh dengan idea2 bernas.warga emas sounds much better than tua...hehe.

zai, thank you so muchhhhhh!!!!

Kak Teh said...

myheartbleeds, thank you so much!! Alhamdulillah!

D said...

happyyyyyyyyyyyyy birthday kak teh! may Allah bless you always...

mekyam said...

kt,

OH YES, PLEASE!!! :D

i'll start practising that disjointed head movement with the rapid unblinking eye movements right away. the tummy roll will have to wait though. nampak susah.

but wait... tadi lupa ( so terpesona i was with the dancing)... MANY WONDERFUL BLESSED RETURNS, kt dear!

Kak Teh said...

D, thanks and to your answer your sms question: too many candles that we'd have to risk triggering the fire alarm. Or, as the other joke goes: it'll give instant suntan to all around the table !

Mekyam, we will than have to give you a glamour name: meeka yummy bee or something bollywood. I'm tempted too to do the routine but there's a risk of triggering the richter scale!

yes, thanks for the kind wishes.read oli - she has some wonderful memories of her life in the US. she my dear niece.

Mama Rock said...

happy birthday kak teh...bollywood theme ya?

ray said...

Komen Pak Malim kucing ray yg alim.

Anak kucing memegang lidi
Selamat Hari Jadi

Anak kucing memeluk kera
Semoga Kak Teh bergembira

Dipanjangkan umur, dimurahkan rezeki
Semoga bilangan kucing, bertambah lagi

Ida Hariati Hashim said...

Happy Bday Kak Teh, semoga murah rezeki & panjang umur..

ubisetela said...

Happy Birthday K. Teh!

Why not you post a bollywood video in reply.. with you as the heroine in it! :D

Ms B said...

KT,

*LOL* Thank u for sharing! They really made a big effort to make it a birthday bash to be remembered.

anyway, wish you more bollywood days ahead!

love from both of us

Kak Elle said...

Happy birthday kak teh...semoga dipanjangkan umur dan dimurahkan rezeki...

I couldn't help laughing tengok hero hindustan tu menari bergelek lagi...haha

Unknown said...

Kak Teh

Many happy returns of the day! Take care, stay young and remain happy and healthy always.

cheers

Wan Nordin Wan Hussin said...

Your daughter bilang "Mama, you always worry", kami pula bilang "Kak Teh, you always funny".

LifeBloom said...

Happy Birthday K Teh...The Bollywood theme of the production is so ngam in light of your impending trip to India...May Allah SWT grant you health, happiness and prosperity in abundance!

Kak Teh said...

mama rock, tema bollywood ni agak bersesuaian dengan kak teh, rasanya! hehe!

Pak malim, terima kasih kerana bermadah,hari jadi diraikan sudah,
kak teh makan terlalu banyak juadah,
terlentang tidur itulah padah!

Kak Teh said...

ida, thank you.

Ubi, terima kasih Ubi. hahaha nak balas dengan video juga? Tak ada pokok yang sanggup saksikan kak teh berlari-lari dan menari2 di sekeliling taman, kut.

Kak Teh said...

ida, thank you.

Ubi, terima kasih Ubi. hahaha nak balas dengan video juga? Tak ada pokok yang sanggup saksikan kak teh berlari-lari dan menari2 di sekeliling taman, kut.

Madam Tai Tai Again said...

Happy Birthday, Kak Teh!!! I'm sure it will be a wonderful year ahead for you.

Kak Teh said...

MTT, Insyaallah! and thank you. Hope things are going well for you and family.

KG said...

Kak Teh,

We'll surprise you when you come back...but you have to tell us lah when you are coming bak...ha ha ha...enjoy yr birthday!

Kak Teh said...

KG, Thanks and remember i want those profiteroles! make them with lots of delicious, creamy chocs!

Unknown said...

May your days and nights for the rest of your life be filled with joy, love, happiness and good health!

Happy Belated Birthday and a cyber hug to you, Kak Teh!!

hugs

Kak Teh said...

Paula, thanks for the wishes and cyberhug! I am feeling better already, what with the gloomy weather outside.

Jane Sunshine said...

My dearest Kak Teh, Happy belated Birthday!!! I am so scatterbrained these days, so do not take my forgetfulness to heart. As promised, will make it up in July. With lotsa hugs and kisses

Kak Teh said...

My dearest Jane, none taken. You've got your hands full and at my age, I'd rather forget. All the best for the surgery and get M to sms me as soon as you open your eyes. Lots of hugs and see you soon.

Anonymous said...

Hi Kak Teh,
Just saw the pic of the cake. Wow! very nice! Are the roses made of icing sugar? They look so real.

Kak Teh said...

andrea, my children bought the cake - they are all chocolate - pure, delicious, wicked chocolate!!

Kak Teh said...

Thanks lyana...!!

maszuzu said...

ouh kak teh...happy belated birthday..hehehe...i'm relying so much on fb for birthday reminders..must remember tht not all friends are in fb. happy birthday kak teh, may Allah s.w.t reward you with good health and life..

Kak Teh said...

thanks mas!!!