Just the Two of Us...

another anniversary in tehran...

Salaam,

Monday, June 28th...celebrating yet another birthday in a far away land...my sixth consecutive anniversary to be precise. Nothing much noting down today, just another normal day passing by...In the evening though, had a small celebration with hubby over my favorite and delicious cheesecake, specially designed into a birthday cake. And of course a bouquet of my favorite pink/orange roses from hubby for the special occasion. So this time, its "just the two of us" celebrating the auspicious day... It does remind me of a classic oldie, an original song by Bill Withers. And here are some excerpts of the song's lyric (chorus) which I love so much...

...Just the two of us

We can make it if we try

Just the two of us

Just the two of us

Building castles in the sky

Just the two of us

You and I

We look for love no time for tears

Wasted waters all that is

And it dont make no flowers grow

Good things might come to those who wait

Not for those who wait too late

We gotta go for all we know....

Just the two of us....

Thank you dear for the wonderful treat and the wonderful day...with all my love always...

Wassalam.

just the two of us...

cheesecake with home-made cherry jam...

symbol of our long lasting love...

oh yes, this is barfi...and made it three of us...!

Shopping in Shoush...

Shush street...

Salaam,

Went to Shush or 'Shoush' with my Bruneian sister this morning to shop for some kitchen utensils. Located further south of Tehran, Shush is really a vibrant shopping neighborhood with new and old buildings merging together along a crowded streets and junctions. From locally-made glass products, stainless steel trays, decorative items to imported crystalware and porcelains, you could find almost all of your kitchenwares and utensils in Shush, provided you are prepared to look around the many shops and outlets in the simmering heat of summer days and the cool days of winter. Always our favorite spots for souvenirs hunting, Shush is really a place for great bargain and choices you can't hardly find in any other places in the city.

Wassalam.

new and modern complex...
busy road along the shopping complexes..

local and imported crystals

wider choice of merchandises...

beautiful pieces and creative design...

bohemian crystalware...

pots of varying sizes...

Iranian-designed side/centre pieces...

Iranian designed trays...

imported items specifically for the local market...

imported decorative piece...

Iranian vases...

local populace...

Asean Bowling 2010...

Asean Bowling 2010

Salaam,

After a successful jogathon event last week, the next agenda in this year's Asean sport activities is the Asean bowling tournament. It was successfully held this morning at Tirajeh shopping and entertainment complex hosted by the Embassy of the Philippines in Tehran.

As in previous years, it was well-participated by all Asean missions, as well as their family members. Despite his impending departure for home upon completion of his tour of duty in Iran, the Philippines Ambassador had so kindly and graciously hosted the competition. Hence it was a fitting farewell gesture for him and an enjoyable get-together yet again for all the Asean family and community in Tehran.

We wish to take this opportunity to wish you 'bon voyage' and best wishes always and a pleasant journey home.

Wassalam.

the Thai, Indonesian and the Filipino colleagues...

welcoming remark from the host...

and oath taking before the game...

getting ready to inaugurate the event...

the Brunei bowlers...

exchanging tips and techniques...

team Philippines...

Brunei star bowler...

Asean family day outing...

Thai bowlers...

lunch treat by the host...