27 January 2009 (Part I)
Apparently our life in Brunei is not as relaxed as we were in Brisbane. Mummy used to have free time since her university lectures were only a few hours a week. As for myself, I went to school only two days a week, each day spending 5 hours or so learning and playing.
Now, mummy spends most of the week at her office (and of course daddy too), and her only free time are weeknights, Fridays and Sundays. As for myself, I go to school from Mondays until Fridays from 7.40 in the morning until 2.00 in the afternoon. However, due to the distance as well as daily traffic jams, we have to leave home as early as 6.45! Though, having said that, and despite the tiredness, life could never have been better... hehehe...
Anyway... what has been happening so far? Here are some memories to remember...
Last week on Tuesday, our stuff shipped from Brisbane has arrived. Unfortunately, mummy had to pay extra costs since the government only covers door-to-port expenses. Mummy also had the option to pick up the stuffs personally from the port, but decided to leave the work to paid couriers due to the bulky items. Her decision turned out to be a good one, looking at how messy our living room became!
The day after, Brunei was shocked by non-stop heavy rains throughout the night, and natural disaster seemed to be happening everywhere. There were flash floods, landslides, fallen trees as well as road accidents. Even sadder when the news reported two unfortunate deaths that day (our condolences to the victims' families). That morning, both mummy and I arrived late for school and work since most roads were heavily congested with traffic. On our way, we witnessed flooded areas in the Mulaut area, and mummy even had to drive on water for a few metres. A new experience!
And finally, yesterday afternoon we attended a birthday celebration of our cousin, Dubais Shah who turned four. There was a barbeque, and best of all, a bouncer slide to play on! I was afraid at first and even cried after few attempts sliding from the top, but later noticed that it was actually lots of fun! Hehehe...
Picture shows HRH the Crown Prince, HRH Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah and HRH Prince Abdul Muntaqim (courtesy of Borneo Bulletin)
