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Was meant to publish a post dated 16th August 2010, but due to network problem I wasn't able to do so that day. So I saved it into a Word document and forgot about it for a while. Computer had problem, sent it for repair (formatted for the first time since I bought it in 2008). Last Saturday we had a meeting supposedly with the Pengarah of JPN but he couldn't come so Timbalan Pengarah was there. Overall they gave a talk on Tatatertib and Cuti. We were considered 182 'problem' teachers all around Kudat, especially Banggi. Eventhough I was given a warning note for not attending school for 3 days, I was actually attending meetings in Kudat on those 3 days. But since I have no letter during the Nazir's visit, they considered these 3 days as 'Cuti Tanpa Sebab'. Apa boleh buat, I guess I have to take the blame for not providing these letters as evidence of my absentees in school. Anyway, I will view it positively and the talk on Tatatertib and Cuti was informative indeed.

So here is the post dated 16th August 2010, about me being so occupied with activities on weekends for the past few weeks:

It's been quite a busy time the last 4 weeks. Today is Monday, yesterday and Saturday I spent my weekend in Banggi. Not very productive I should say, but at least I can rest for a while after hectic schedule weeks before. Here are the stuffs that I did weeks before (starting from the most recent);

14^th and 15^th August 2010 (Saturday and Sunday) On Saturday my school had replaced classes to cover the extra holidays we are taking for Hari Raya. Sunday spent the whole day at home (in teacher's quarters) doing nothing but watching TV, sleeping, washing clothes (I had a bundle of one-week laundry!), surfing internet, playing Farmville, playing Farmville, and playing Farmville some more hehe.

7^th and 8^th August 2010 (Saturday and Sunday) On Friday 6^th I should be leaving for KK. But it was a very windy day. We were onboard the ferry and waiting for the ferry to go. While waiting anxiously (during this time the waves were quite rough), one of the crews opened the door to our passenger area and said, "Sampai suda!". Turned out the captain cancelled the trip, and I exhaled a sigh of relief. So I went back home (teacher's quarters) and took the ferry the day after. Luckily this time the wind has tamed and sea waves are okay.

Once I reached Kudat, I took a 'prebet' to Kota Kinabalu. Later in the afternoon, Mama and I went to Kota Belud. Went to check the bridal boutique that Auntie Mariam recommended, but it was closed already. Thought we will try our luck the next day, so Mama and I spent the night at Pakcik Ping's. On Sunday, the boutique was still closed so we shifted our direction to Tamu Minggu. Tamu today was quite happening. Met Nani there and bought a few things/foods.

Upon returning from Tamu, we stopped by the boutique once again with hope that it is open for business. To no avail, still closed. So I took the phone number and decided to call afterwards for an appointment in later time.

31^st July and 1^st August On Friday afternoon, I took the ferry to Kudat. Went back KK, packed a few things as fast as thunderbolt. I managed to catch the 8.00 p.m bus to Tawau. Reached Tawau at around 4.30 a.m and FSIL picked me up to her house. Around 9, we headed to the bridal boutique. Tried few gowns (a lot actually huhu) of which I'm going to wear for the photoshoot session. We also had the chance to check the wedding cards, went to Pasar, went to the new shopping-complex-sorry-I-forgot-the-name, watched FBIL playing football. Thanks to FSIL and FMIL and also baby Nabil for accompanying me the whole day. A very productive day indeed. Spent the night there, and took the 9.25 a.m flight the next day. Upon reaching KK, managed to packed things as fast as thunderbolt again and followed fiancé to Kudat. Managed to be onboard the ferry back to Banggi that same afternoon. Wow, to be in 4 different places in one day; Tawau-KK-Kudat-Banggi!

23^rd and 24^th July (Saturday and Sunday) Went back to KK on Friday. Was supposed to go back to Tambunan for late Aunt Chris's 1 year funeral service. But both Mama and I were too tired to drive. So we headed to Tambunan on the next day (Saturday), Mama drove. Went to Patau in the afternoon and spent the night in Kampung Tondulu. Early on Sunday morning, we went to Tamu Minggu and headed for KK. I drove. Tired. Took a "prebet" in the afternoon to Kudat and spent the night there. Went back to Banggi the following Monday morning.

16^th and 17^th July (Saturday and Sunday) Took the ferry to Kudat along with the kids – four of them; Atirah, Norazirah, Anirah and Adirah (Yes, a lot of the students have names ending with 'rah'). After we reached Kudat, Adirah followed Teacher Sabahia and the other three were stucked with me. Hehe, joking. They were brought to Kudat to participate in a colouring contest held by Maybank Kudat. We (the teachers) donated RM10 each to support the kids' accommodation and F&Bs. I checked in to the hotel in front of Maybank (was it Dream Garden or Grace Garden Hotel). The next morning, the kids were brought into Maybank to colour inside. The parents and teachers were not allowed to go in. So we waited and waited until they finished. A bit sad though because none of our participants got any place. But for me that doesn't matter. What matter most was that these kids were exposed to the outside world (outside Banggi, literally). They can gain experience and observe competition posed by other students, and make them strive harder in life (generally) and studies (specifically). We spent another night in Hotel Ria and went back to Banggi on Sunday. The girls took the earlier ferry while I took the afternoon ferry to spend some time with dear fiancé=) (kang ada budak-budak kacau daunla pulak) . Hehe sorry girls, didn't mean to offend any of you.