On The Road Again - Ahmah's Funeral

Not even done unpacking from Hong Kong trip and here I am packing again! Damn sien, man. I don't know how people who travel a lot take this kinda bullshit! But this time not for holiday lah.... This time, me and my siblings are packing for my grandmother's funeral tomorrow (Friday) in Sg. Petani in Kedah where she stayed. My two boys are all like, "What?! Again?! But you just came back!" Amidst all the protest, I had to do some explaining too - about grandmother, about who she was, how come they're not going (boring, dry, school and somber mood was my explanation) and when I will be back. I damn stressed out, you know! I have a mountain of work to do as a result of my absence during Hong Kong trip and here I am packing off again and adding more to the load! Stressed out. I can feel my blood pressure climbing the scale again right now. I need my meds, man! Anyway, wish me a good and safe trip back to Sg. Petani and hope that I am not crazy by the time I come back, ok? Sigh....once again....see you when I come back.... p.s. I tagged this post under 'travel' as well. Ha ha ha ha....funny, isn't it? Technically, it is traveling what!!

Comments

Anonymous said…

my condolences....

January 26, 2008 at 11:28 AM

Anonymous said…

I hope you won't be over-stretched physically. Have your boys met your grandmother?

Mmm, ya, is it travel or a duty/act of respect.

Deepest condolences.

January 26, 2008 at 6:16 PM

Marsha Maung said…

physically very tired, true. Not yet finish unpacking, pack again. very sien and my body was aching. and I can feel every muscle tensed up. I don't know how people do it, man. But yeah, it's unavoidable.

I HAVE TO send my grandma on her last journey out of this world....as superstitious as it sounds. thank you for your well wishes! means a lot.....

January 26, 2008 at 10:47 PM

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