Just last August 11th. I lamented about the disappearing Malay tradition in giving away 'telur orang kahwin' isn't it? Well..well..what do you know? I had to attend another wedding earlier this afternoon - the wedding of my friend Leha's son. Aah...at long last .. 'telur orang kahwin'..! Finally, I got to experience the nostalgic Malay tradition again.You know, when my eyes fell on the 'gifts' handed to me (refer to pic), my... breadth came to a momentary standstill. I could not believe what I was seeing. Telur!! (Eggs!-I excitedly exclaimed to myself albeit, silently, ofcos!) And.. instantly I could feel the excited smile on my lips and a wave of warm, good nostalgic feeling just filled my whole being .. hmmm... I almost hug the girl to give her a kiss of 'nostalgic gratitude' but stopped myself short! Wouldn't want to have curious eyes set on me, do I? In Malay weddings no-one ever kiss the person who gives out the gifts of ... whatever. It's not a habit. Anyway, what I felt was good. Warmly good. In reflection, it is actually little things like this that brings much pleasure and happiness into our lives isn't it? I thank the Almighty for bringing good ole nostalgia back to me today and the happiness I felt...thank you .. amin...
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