No more neighbour...

I know, I know, I've been MIA. First it was the scalded fingers. Then, for the past week, we have been helping mamasarah and her family with their packing, loading and also meals, as their hands are all full! Yes, Mamasarah has finally gone home to settle down for good. I can't even imagine how dull our days will be without them around anymore.

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The first time I met mamasarah was during this occasion. I had only been in this city for a few weeks, so I tried my best to make friends. I met so many people at the Iftar gathering, that I couldn't remember everyone's names. I remembered their faces and what they did, but names were kind of tricky.

Then, I started blogging here. To be more precise, I think I actually met her here where she mentioned the horrible fog in the UK. Naturally, I was keen to meet Malaysian bloggers who were in the UK. So I then began to be a super-sleuth and traced her down using the pictures of her children and family members in front of her house. Not too difficult at all as it turned out she only lived a block away!

So then, we met for the first time after being blog pals here, and then I had her over my place (view here).

In short, I have only known her for approximately 8 months, not including the time I met her at that gathering. Yet, we have been good friends - her place was where I hung around with my children to make cheesecake or have a chat. Somehow, we almost instantly clicked the moment we met. You see, most other Malaysian ladies here are students in their final years, hence they hardly have time for tea and cake. Aaah.. so that's my secret revealed. That's what I do: I find solace in blogging, cooking and baking.

I hope that we will remain in touch and that she will keep on blogging...

I wish her all the best in Malaysia and just in case (wishful thinking!) things aren't so great there, give us a buzz if you're considering to come back!!