WELCOMING A TESL FRIEND AND HER FAMILY MEMBERS TO JOHOR BAHRU

   28th AUGUST 2025    ~ Puan Hanna Sheikh Mokhtar, her husband, Mr. Azizul, and kids were in town. They were actually going to Singapore the next day but putting the nights in Johor Bahru. The last time we met was during the trip to Surabaya in July [READ HERE] and I was more than happy to welcome and meet them for meals on the first day of their stay.

The first meeting was at Selera Johor for breakfast. They had just arrived in the wee hour of the morning [at 4:30 a.m. to be exact] at Larkin Sentral but I could still see they were ready for this short gastronomic adventure at 8:00 a.m.

They had Mee Rebus, Lontong Kuah and Laksa Johor, all the authentic Johor food, and Fried Mushroom and Banana Fritters were also added to the list.

my ex-colleague's husband/ex-student's
father sitting behind us

The next meeting took place during supper. I suggested  Onn Kitchen which was near to their accommodation and we met up at 10:00 p.m.

Someone suddenly approached me at my table to say "hi". A TESL friend's younger sister, Puan Hasanah, was also there with her daughter and her daughter's friend. There were just too many fans to meet and greet every time I went out. 😀

We had this time Fried Noodles and Kuew Tiaw, and also Fried Rice - which sounded more like late dinner rather than supper.

I am always delighted to entertain friends when they come visiting. Guess I will be seeing them again soon in wedding receptions coming soon.

AFTER A HARD DAY'S WORK

It was one long day of hard work outside school today. What better way to get a breather before going home than to stop for drinks and some other things.

The venue chosen was Onn Kitchen which was near SMK Mohd Khalid where the District Level Chess Competition was held.

And the group members will have to meet again tomorrow for the second day of the competition.