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The morning started on a sad note...

I've never posted a blog so early in the morning. Today, I guess, is an exception. Being woken up at around 0545hrs this morning by a phonecall. Saw the name 'Sulaiman' flashing on my phone. Sulaiman was supposed to pick me up this morning at around 0830hrs to go to Home Team Academy (HTA) for our final reservist session. My first thoughts was, if he's calling me so early in the morning....maybe he wants me to go to HTA by myself. Answered the phone and to my surprise, I was greeted by a crying female voice. Quickly it got my attention. It was Sulaiman's wife. I have never met his wife in person....and I just could sense something was really wrong. After a moment's pause, she informed me that Sulaiman had just passed away moments ago. Time stood still....I did not know how to react. It was a shock.. Allahyarham Sulaiman's wife explained that she thought of informing me as I was Allahyarham's last point of contact. Allahyarham was having breathing problems at 0400hrs. Ambulance was activated to convey him to hospital. He passed away at the hospital soon after. Anyway, I reassured her I will assist her and family the best I can. I was very sure that whatever I said at the moment, would not in any way appease her grief. I remember Allahyarham Sulaiman as a warm and jovial person. Always cracking jokes and a great person to talk to. A wonderful family man...life outside work was reserved only for his beloved wife and children. I met Allahyarham Sulaiman in 2004, working in a place called Tankstore located at Pulau Busing. Assigned to his shift team, he was my assistant supervisor at that time. We were close at work. But soon I left Tankstore for greener pastures and he did left soon after. But we remained in contact periodically. And at last we met during the present Reservist stint. He recently shifted house from Tampines to Jurong West, just opposite where I'm staying. I donno how to feel at this point of time. This morning had started on a really sad note. Could not return to sleep after receiving this unfortunate news. Supposed to be going to work with Allahyarham this morning. it wasn't to be.... PS: If you are reading this, do offer your Al-Fateha to the great Nabi Muhammad S.A.W. and to Allahyarham Sulaiman. Thank you.

Last Hari Raya Show Of 2007.

I'm on reservist this week. Reminisce with old buddies and made new friends. It was fun though I had a hard time enduring these office hour sessions. Been working shifts for a long time now and every time i need to do an office hour assignment, it does feel like...damn! One of those new friends was Zainal, previously of 2D fame. He shared with me his experiences in the music industry and it was really great talking music with him. Anyway , I'm scheduled to perform in a Hari Raya Show on the coming 10th of November organised by Kg Chai Chee CC. Have not practised for quite some time now but originally slated to sing 2 songs. Keagungan Mu (my own song) and a Hari Raya song, one of my favs, Seri Hari Raya by Sweet Charity. Will have to schedule 2-3 practice sessions before the day itself. This is my last scheduled performance. So far, I got no plans or bookings for other performances. But I guess it will allow me more time to concentrate on my other projects coming up such as the recording of my full album and ongoing promotion for my EP...