I love Hari Raya, both Eidul Fitri and Eidul Adha, I enjoy the spirit of forgiveness, early morning Eid prayers, meddling with sparklers & firecrackers, testing millions of sweet cookies & traditional dishes served during visits--- albeit, when I was young.
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Alif & Me
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But now, even the slightest mention of Raya makes me jumpy. The idea of Raya would automatically drag me into hostile mood swing thinking of the luggage to pack & unpack when we balik kampung. The thought of Raya makes me feel guilty of being a working Mom who hardly bake cookies to show off to in-laws & siblings. Claiming sigh doesn't help, BUT, I'm not just into it, sorry.
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| Me & Sophia |
Somehow, today (why today, I don't know); I have decided to brace myself and make it clear that Eidul Adha / Hari Raya Korban is just around the corner, in another month or so. After all, I've seen both Eidul Fitri and Eidul Adha come and go for more than 4 decades already. This weekend, I shall make an attempt to look for a new garb or outfit for Eidul Adha.
And perhaps, flicking through the recent Eidul Fitri's album would bring in the mood for me. Who knows, the images of sweet Sophia & cheeky Alif might just do the trick ;)
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