The Year 1475

A flash back to the year we never thought we could never survive..

The Medieval Times of 1475, this special event, Landshuter Hochzeit (The Landshut Wedding) commorates the wedding between Hedwig, the Polish King's daughter, and Georg, the son of the Duke of Landshut. The grand paegent is revived every four years with real life role plays of the late middle ages.

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The event starts of on a Saturday night. Due to the bad storm, we were drenched in the rain. On Sunday afternoon, a Hochzeitszug is held in the Altstadt. Its a wedding parade which is participated by all people of all walks of life in the ancient times. Its an event I felt so fortunate to watch.

Here we have ..

The Joker riding his (pity little) donkey

the Upper class Ministers and their people I think these we the group of Hunters. The were holding wild owls. Medieval Soldiers and Knights

Young Maidens

The Bishop waving to the Nuns at the convent

Religious Priests

The Royalty

The Highlight of the day, The Newly (ancient) Wedded Prince and Princess

Not forgetting the poor unfortunate people. They didn't have shoes nor horses.

There's more pictures will I'll upload in FB.

For now, it's reality time so im back in the 20th century.

When I was young..

Tayungs favorite flower that she used to plant in front of my house

I used to call her name out loud. She will always be there for me no matter what the circumstances are. She nurtured me, gave me shelter and comfort and showered me with love. She would never like to see me sad or bullied in which ever way.

Tayung was my best friend when I was small. But as I grew up, I tend to distant myself, trying to get away from the "old lady" that annoys me and get in my way. I've forgotten who she was to me when I was a little girl and now I'm too cool to be around her. How I never liked it when she goes around the village telling people that she had to take care of the fatherless grandchildren. her intentions were good, but it was'nt to me at that time. Nevertheless, Tayung is still always there for me. Every afternoon arrival from school, I would see her peeping from her bedroom door saying hello. Tayung would answer every phone call that rings the house phone and sometimes will even chat to strangers she does'nt even know. She was that naive that the world is still a better place as it was 50 years ago. val would chat with her over the phone when I'm not at home and Tayung does many absent minded acts a lady her age would do. Tayung always peeps in my bedroom when I sleep at night and be there to wake me up in the morning. Scenes around the house I would tell as a joke around my friends. She would really make our day by her acts, after it turned from anger to laughter. Tayung is so cool and is really a beauty queen during her younger days. She would tell me how to dress and have a sum of stories about her ex-boyfriends and those trying to be, even those who came for her hand in marriage. She was that hot. At night she will tell us Bidayuh fables and sleep through the story, we wolud than wake her up to continue it. Tayung sings along to Poetic Ammo on the Tv and Coldplay on the radio. Though the generation gap strecks long, her heart in music and dancing will still stay young.

As she grew older, I shed my tears as she suffered from cancer. I could not bare the fear she has on her face everytime I send her for her Kimotherephy and how i would hold her shaking hands to the Hospital. Now I can't hold her tight as I used to as a little girl. her skin turns subtle and fragile and every touch turns to pain. During those days, I would watch her sleep with tears in my eyes. She would'nt be there to see my first child as she promised me that she would.

On this faithful day 3 years ago, we all sat around her on her bed, she was already fighting with fate. I sat at her feet feeling it turning cold. Tayung was already leaving us little by little. I could not bare the painful sight looking at my lady suffering. We had a prayer before she left us for God, and by the Amen of the conversation. She gave up her soul. It really hurts and how my heart cringe. I never liked losing people but I knew it was for the best. It was her time. I went out of the room looking at Timothy crying on my Tv room sofa. I hugged him in my arms and together we cried. I then called freda to announced that my tayung has left us. The nenek rock known to us.

As time goes by, I matured to be a person that appreciates people. A lesson learnt from not appreciating the best person in my life. Tayung saw God before she went. A testimony for my family with visions that her grandchildren will be happily married and that the Bidayuh race will excel itself.

My Tayung was a really great woman.



And I really miss her.

Rainy Day

Today,
it rains, so I did not have the will to attend lectures. I did not feel my left leg when I woke up.

So I did things to keep me occupied and I learn things from the past 6 hours that i kept myself busy.

I talked to Jamie on the phone. She was in the middle of a dinner in Sarawak Club with her parents. We than promised to have a sleep over when we both step on the same ground.

I called Mandas cell. She hung up. Later on she texted that she was in the hospital. She just got a new born baby cousin. Congrats to Uncle Daniels growing family!

Mummy did not answer her handphone, I called Changis handphone instead. Mummy was teaching Changi and Jessie to make ketupat. Since when does this happen in my house?? So I got to talk to Mummy. I still love Changi.

I finally managed to get hold of Audrey after her Tempoyak dinner. Arghh!! Durian seasons in Perak. I forgot to ask Audrey to save me some. She than told a tale of a person that really annoys me. You can be as desprate to want me but its your nightmare that i will have to live in. Forget that part. I don't even wana know. Audrey promised to take me to Euphoria. And she just told me that shes going to Chennai India in December! Shes just evil that she did not tell me earlier.

I'm watching someone playing CS. It seems like it never ends.

So this is my blog for today. I love people who make my world a better one. My family and friends.

People always ask me if I have hobbies. I never knew what to answer because I never had time for hobbies. My time is always well spent getting to know people well.

Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for a while, leave footprints on our hearts, and we are never, ever the same. ~Flavia Weedn, Forever

F what??

A friend is one of the nicest things you can have, and one of the best things you can be.
~Douglas Pagels~

See the cute pic I posted together with this post? When I was younger, I've always wanted some kind of friendship that I will always hold on to, one i will always remember. I found it. For me it was a relationship with my girlfriends. As i grew up, the idea of being cool in a gang was not so much of what i wanted, compared to my years of changing adolescence. Now, what i want most is a lasting friendship which I would cherish till I grow old and tell my grandchildren about over a Sunday patio teatime.

I've realize, well its not that I'm the only one that realize that as time changes, work loads come in, stress takes over and the world overturns its axis, a relationship could also be caught up in all the chaos. We tend to make our closeness fade, and as it goes by, its a long lingering memory that you don't even remember the last name of your best friend.

As time tells its own story of our very own life, I did a job on catching up with a best friend. An almost 10 year friendship which we thought could never part, was departed about 4 years ago. it may sound impossible through the trails we go through. And yes people change, and I've changed too, but that doesn't mean the end of it. A collection of memories and what makes us great friends collected and re pasted the mosaic of our life. We grew up learning from each other. Sometimes there are anger and hatred involve but as humans, these are things we cant avoid. We aren't perfect.

To this, I would like to remind all my Girlfriends out there that my mind is always constantly thinking about you girls. We may want things to be like before. Yes, we can. We've always stood among each other to make our fortress strong, and I'm still standing with you. Don't loose out on the fight with the world. Don't let the boys push you down. Don't let sadness overcome your joy. We are real though girls that will one day change the world.

I love you Girls! (and i''l always be there no matter how far the distance)

My Sister Is Elly Changi

I wanted to post about Changi days ago but I didn't have the time. Today is a public holiday here and I have my time before I cram in between my books again. so Sangi today I'll post about you although you're 20 for almost a week.

20 years ago, a long way till the present

Elly Changi is my sister. My one and only. Shes my best friend and my lover since she was brought to life 20 years ago on the 6th of June. We never depart each other ever since, but after 17 years together, I had to leave her alone in Kuching to persue my dreams. She was never forgotten. I miss her company and late night sister talks we used to have. We grew up together and shared every moment in life. We thought each other what life is about and our enduring love coudnt tear us apart. We made each other complete though there were times we used to fight and she would always win because of her size. =) and my only weapon was my grandmother and the toilet brush. Well, that makes our memories sweeter. She would always offer me a big teddy hug. Only me and not mummy. hahaa. i know. There were also times i could have died while sleeping beside her and quarrels occur when she was greedy over my food. I always love how she could make anyones day with her jolly presence and hilarious jokes, that she could make anything boring turn funny. Whatever it is, she the greatest gift God ever gave me that i'll never forget.

I've always loved this picture

I Love Sangi.

Happy 20th Birthday.
I miss you, i really do.. =(

Its June

As fast as time flies, its already June. Half the year has turned to memories which we will recall in our older days over a cup of hot tea. Fast ain't it?

June.
Always a great moth with a line-up of great interesting events which we will always have stories about. Gawai. Semester Holidays (for those back home). The beginning of summer. As for me, its the start of my endless pages of revision of things i may or may not understand. Exam in a month. God have mercy.

A great start for this month. I too had my chance of celebrate the Harvest festival in the Scottish city of Glasgow with my extended family. Uncle Donald and Aunty Julite with my 2nd cousins : Izra, Iona, Ian and Ingrid. Nothing beats being around family no matter how long you havent seen them or have been with them.

We had our Gawai BBQ, nyara-d for most of our meals till we were so full! Home cooked meal, I love you!

On Sunday we went to the beach. Yes the beach. I was like soo over the moon. I havent been to a beach since like in Labuan when we had farewell before I left for GMI. Dated 3 years back. My love for the beach never fades. So i came back with sunburn. =(. Of my winter days where i evolved turning to snow white, I'm myself again.



We also went to the Scottish Bagpipe Museum and the Whisky Distillery. We could not go for the tour because we did'nt have much time. But I did whisky tasting. I walked Glasgow town with Izra and Iona. And how the hot weather made us thirst for starbucks. And FIY, the Starbucks ran out of ice! Looks like mat sallehs need more ices than us Asians do. I had fun. We all did.

A bagpipe.. looks like an Elephant foetus

Look at those cute lil sheep

Sights around Glasgow

So that was Gawai for me. 4 days, 3 nights in Glasgow. It may not be much compared to home, but it still was a Gawai.

So back to those at home. Much liquor and dancing. Not forgetting the family chaos and Hot Malaysian weather. Gawai may not be over but its back to suare one for the most of you. I saw the perarakan video that Mike captured. It makes me count the days more to going home!More than a month and I'm done!
Owh and i forgot .. To Hazel and Herman. The new family couple. Latest addition on the block. Congratulations for being as one. Husband and Wife.
Lots of love as much as all of you love me.. Reeyau.