Apologies for my lack of posting recently. Just have the usual going-ons in my life. So, let’s have a brief re-cap of exactly what’s been going on.

My Bro turned 30 this month. I incorrectly mentioned that he turned 30 last year in one of my post, which incidentally and completely off – topic ..... I’ve been blogging for over a year now ..... Whooo Hoooo to me!! Anyways, I unfortunately didn’t make my way down to London for his birthday bash due to work commitments nor have I’ve given him his birthday present – some fancy gadgetry [expensive] type of speakers. He’s been ranting about these speakers for a while so I though, hey why the heck not!?
You know, I am sooo pleased for my bro. I have always wanted him to have the best and Alhamdulillah he has.... great job, fab home, in-laws love him, happily married and a child on the way. I am truly happy for him.

Speaking about new arrivals, my mamu and wife celebrated a new arrival of their own last week, the birth of their first born, a gorgeous little girl. Marshallah, she’s a tiny but adorable little thing. Thursday was the “Kikaa” which I was looking forward to but missed the actual ceremony. The whole day had been crappy anyways, and then the idea of being nice and mingling with family members I haven’t seen or spoken to for a while wasn’t appealing after such a day. I’m gutted I missed my nanaji cut off her beautiful hair [my nanaji has cut ALL of his grandchildren’s hair. Incredible to think, he’s been doing it for over 30 years!!]. Later today is the family “dawaat”. How will I cope?! A whole day with members of my family after such a long time ...... *sigh* .... God, help me!!

On the work front, I surprising have better news. Remember in one of my previous post I mentioned that my new manager was a complete arse and how much I dislike my job. Well, my manager has completely done a U-turn and has become incredibly supportive of my decision to be more involved and help me to work my way up the corporate ladder. I have become so involved in many projects that I’m always busy! For the very first time since I’ve been there I have actually wanted to STAY! Hope it continues ..... I also amended my long working hours last week and have noticed a huge improvement. I was getting extremely tired with going to work before the birds even began to make their annoying sounds and coming home late in the evening after a long day at the office. I used to spend more hours at work then I did while I was at home. Since changing my working hours just a week ago, I’ve been much calmer, less stressful and stop being tired! Again, it can only get better, hey?! :)

Had a great night out with my friends at Nando’s on Friday. Hard to believe we had a good time at Nando’s, of all places! I came home so late that for the very first time my dad actually brought up the subject the following afternoon.

“You came home late last night. Must have been a good night” my dad said with a grin
“Yeah ..... “ Was my reply suffering with a weird hang over type of headache ....... “I’m paying for it now though” I said quietly ...... “ going back to bed ....”
“Beta, it’s 2.30pm ....”
“Yeah, well whatever ....” :)

Anyways, I have a lot of reading around my usual blog haunts and catching up to do. Haven’t been to the SS forum for a while so guess I’l be starting there .....

Till next time peeps!

XXX