Precision Wedding

I have been to plenty of wedding and when it comes to Malay weddings, they could either at home - which usually takes place during the afternoon - or at a hall, which often held at night. The ones at the halls, were either buffet or a sit down affair. And the problem I faced had always been about the waiting involved, and it got worse when we had kids on tow.

So, it was refreshing to attend a wedding where one were sat down in a hall, food were served at the table and it started and ended on time.

One such affair was last evening, when I attended the wedding of one of my senior colleague's son. It was held at Sime Darby Convention Centre and the whole event were done by 10 sharp! It was not to say that the event was boring, but everything just ran like clockwork. Even the VIP arrived on time and the speeches were succinct - especially from the erudite Oxford-educated best man - plus they had a house band performing which could actually sing!

Food was also great! And even the people I shared the table with were great company. I really couldn't complaint. Unfortunately Anita couldn't make due to some home and baby-sitting issues. Toasting for more wedding such as this one!

A Long Sunday

Started the day with a long ward round, then rushing straight for lunch at China Treasures to celebrate Idlan's and Mum-in-law's birthday lunch. Luckily, we spent the Saturday evening at the apartment as I was called in during dinner last night. The journey to hospital to start the day was pretty short.

Lunch was great. It was especially good when my brother-in-law paid for it, with 20% discount with me being a Sime Darby contractor. The boys especially ate plenty.

This was followed by a short drive to amid Valley Megamall for one of Idlan's classmate's birthday party. It was Laser Quest! Oh boy! The boys went berserk in the arena. Irfan did not join his brother, giving a tummy ache as an excuse.

Next was a drive to Bangsar Village to buy some games for Idlan as part of his birthday. Of course, Irfan also got one.

Back to the apartment afterward as I had plenty of paperwork to finish, before it was time for the Thomas Cup Finals. It looked like Malaysia won't be able to make it ...

We left for Gombak just after Maghrib after the boys finished their homework. Certainly a full day, and I was sure I would be knackered later tonight .... Weekend was gone!

Din Sum. Again.

After the ward round this morning which only finished just before noon, we looked for a place to eat. Anita didn't plan to cook as we were only at the apartment overnight. We didn't pack much. We had enough drinks and junk food to last a week, but nothing perishable.

The boys were only about to hit the showers when I reached the apartment, so we went to Sime Darby Convention Centre for the din sum which of course cane with a 20% staff discount.

As usual, food was great but the place was packed this afternoon. Luckily we called in before we set off to make sure there would be a table.

After the food was done, I couldn't really open my eyes anymore. Time for the afternoon nap. Before heading back to Gombak of course. When I truly knew that the weekend was over ....

Return to China Treasures

Sunday lunchtime and we were still at the apartment. Too early, or make it too lazy to pack things up yet. The boys wanted pizza, but we wanted something heavier.

Then Anita suggested that we go to China Treasures again. We could enjoy our dim sum and the boys get to have some buttered prawns. Everybody happy. So, off we went to Sime Darby Convention Centre. And the fact that I could get a staff discount was just the icing on the cake.

We went for the buffet and we over ordered. We thought we were done when the last couple of dishes arrived. Luckily, the boys behaved themselves and we just hug around a bit longer.

The steamed dim sum items there were heavenly. We might be heading there again next weekend as it would be my brother-in-law's birthday next week. Lunch would be on me.

The Next Day

For to bed early last night. All four of us. But still, I had to drag Irfan out of bed this morning. He was real sleepy, despite sleeping most of the way yesterday. Cheeky as usual.

So, with me still on holiday - I delayed my morning rounds this morning - I took the boys to school. Havoc in the car. I was glad to finally eject them out! So, Anita and I had the time to have breakfast together.

The boys getting ready for schoolTime for a quick breakfast

Then she followed me to the hospital when I did my quick rounds before going out to lunch together - at Sime Darby Convention Center which was worth another entry.

We had a lovely afternoon and were now sleepy from too much eating. The plan was to do a quick grocery before picking the boys up from school, before going out for a movie.

That would occupy the rest of the day. In time to sleep, and another day on call tomorrow.

Write-ups from the KB trip can be read here.