Hari Raya Diary + Thoughts
22 Oct 2006 - The announcement was made by Maer that Raya is the next day No feelings of joy. Maybe it will come the next day.
23 Oct 2006 - Nope, still no joy. Comtemplated to go for Raya prayers since have some work to do. But I
went anyway. Nearly cried at the mosque after the khutbah. An Arab guy
beside me was in tears. Tough to see that especially on a day like Raya. Was fixed with the BP monitor.
24 Oct 2006 - A bit slow for a second day. Didn’t even felt like doin anything today. The gathering was nice. A change from sitting in the room and wondering what to do for Raya. Food was good…now missing cheesecake. Damn good…Happy to get rid of the BP monitor.
25 Oct 2006 - Today is the first day I embark on the Cocoa experience…No Coffee for 8 weeks. Pray for me ya?
26 Oct 2006 - Cranky since haven’t had any coffee in the last 24 hours. But I know it’s doing a world of good for my body. It needs the break. The feelings of a lonely Raya is seeping in me. I guess I’m letting my body be itself. Feelings over mind. I’m not afraid to admit that I do miss my family. LOADS! And I know what I’m doing here is for them. I think that any guy that is scared to admit missing their family during Raya are just plain stupid and ignorant.
27 Oct 2006 - Been busy with my assignments. Spend the day at uni. Nothing interesting.
28 Oct 2006 - I think I’m married to the PC at the lab. PC # 3, row 4….Its even got my mark on the side. Weird!…Think I’m growing attached to the PC. Need to change labs but I keep thinking that its like cheating on PC # 3. Pathetic, I know…
29 Oct 2006 - Managed to finish my assignments. A bit relaxed now. Raya feelings coming back. Guessed it wouldnt hurt to be a bit happy abt Raya.
30 Oct 2006 - Submitted my work. Happy abt it. Was suppose to meet the tutor but we cancelled it till Wednesday. 
31 Oct 2006 - A free day. Went out for a walk and then spend my time in the room studying. Looking at Raya cards, a bit sad.
