Pleasant Family Affair

1st August 2009. Suraya Yuhanis is Sophia's sister, who was also my Goosebumps and US magazines supplier in my early teenage years. I would go to their previous house in Subang Permai to borrow and return books and mags because back then, I would not spend my allowance to buy them myself. I looked up to Suraya because I used to think we shared the same interest in accounting and finance, as well as her "wild" side, as compared to her sister, Sophia. (This may be irrelevant now..hehe). Her wedding reception was a feast to the eyes as fresh red roses coloured the banquet. It was similar to what I have imagined my wedding to be; blanketted with fresh flowers. The bold red entrance and pelamin were absolutely Suraya, bold yet stunning.

The bride and groom were sitted next to Datuk K and Siti Nurhaliza. The guests were surprised by Siti Nurhaliza's spontaneity to perform 3 songs at the very last minute, and I'm sure it was a bliss to the wedding couple. My family was sitted quite near to the pelamin, so I could see how beautiful Siti was, not to mention her voice. I am not a big fa n of the Malaysian music scene, but Siti's flawless charm and voice took my breath away. She was so friendly with the audience that everyone felt comfortable with her. She cracked few spontaneous jokes, told the audience of how close the Yunanis' family with her husband and her, and invited a fan to come and sing on stage. She was not just a pretty face, Siti Nurhaliza's modesty and charm were projected on and complimented her physical beauty even further.

And for my family, it was a memorable family affair as we hardly go out together just the four of us nowadays. Abah being Uncle Yuhanis' business partner and friend, me being friends with Sophia, and Abang being friends with Anuar (Sophia's brother), reminded me of valuable friendships, which can extend through different generations. This is just COOL.