At Mustaqim's

I arrived in Kulim, Kedah - a neighboring state to Penang - at 12.30pm into the home of Mustaqim's, the class monitor of 5 Ibnu Sina. There are 5 members in his family - his parents, himself, a younger sister and a younger brother. All of them welcomed me with bright smiles on their faces.

Mustaqim took me to a place where he usually hang out during the weekends. The place is Kulim Golf Club. Before we went there, his sister, Aida, let me wear another set of clothes fit for the occasion. At the club, Mustaqim took me for a swim and then we played snooker. He was not a bad player.

[That's me at the clubhouse]

At his home, we did some interesting activities as well like playing computer games, reading comics and novels and I also got to enjoy listening to Mustaqim playing guitar.

One day, Hazziq (Mustaqim's younger brother) gave me a treat of two packs of 'nasi lemak' (rice cooked in coconut milk) at a famous 'nasi lemak' restaurant in Kulim Town. The rice was really spicy.. I had to drink a jug of water after that!

After spending 2 weeks and a half at Mustaqim's place, I have gone through quite a few interesting experiences. I was introduced to Hazziq's fluffy pet rabbit named Aura. We became good friends right away.

[That's me and Aura. Who is cuter?]

When it was time for my turn to spend time with his other classmates, on the last day of my staying there, Mustaqim played a sad song on his guitar. Then he gave me a bear hug and patted my head.

Quite a touching farewell though.

[That's me watching Mustaqim playing his guitar]


Well, I'm off to my other visits then....