Random Rambles of Lotfi

"HAPPINESS IS HAVING A LARGE, LOVING, CLOSE-KNIT FAMILY IN ANOTHER CITY" - GEORGE BURNS How true...which is one of the reason I'm making another trip back to JB tomorrow. I'll get to see Mak, Long....everyone again, insyallah. Also a bunch of the old girls from school. Have to leave my family for a night...but I'll be back..insyallah. "A GREAT MARRIAGE IS NOT WHEN 'A PERFECT COUPLE' COMES TOGETHER. IT IS WHEN AN IMPERFECT COUPLE LEARNS TO ENJOY THEIR DIFFERENCES" - DAVE MEURER We are going to be at two separate places this weekend, but my thoughts are always with him. Looking forward to seeing you again. Be safe!! "ONLY ROBINSON CRUSOE GETS EVERYTHING DONE BY FRIDAY" - AUTHOR UNKNOWN Which is the reason why I feel good that today is Friday and whatever that's not done today, can always be looked into on Monday...TGIF! And I'm going back to my kids and enjoy the chocolates in the fridge with them...

Almost year end...the past month has passed me almost unnoticed. I've been really busy. Busy working, busy at home, busy running, busy reflecting. Dad celebrated his 76th birthday and we took him out for tea at Marche. My FIL has not slept in his own home ever since my MIL passed away a few months back. Sometimes I wish I could read his mind. I was at the Youth Engagement Summit in Putraya International Convention Center mid last month and had the chance to listen to some of the most inspiring speakers ever. Donald Trump gave insights on how to be a successful person, Randi Zuckerberg spoke about Facebook and its evolution, Sir Bob Geldof (whoa!!!) was larger than life and spoke about his Africa projects among other awesome stuff, Tony Fernandes was his jovial self when he spoke about AirAsia and on the last day, Nando Parrado made me cry when he spoke about his survival from the crash in the Andes. Exhilarating, all the speakers made me feel...Drained...the 3 days lef...