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I saw people in wheelchairs. People who didn't have transport but were willing to walk to their polling stations. 

I read about people braving floods to cast their votes. 

It is so humbling to see people not letting circumstances or their difficulties stop them from exercising their rights. 

Proud too of my sister-in-law who drove all the way back to Malacca from Penang, on her own, to cast her votes, since my brother had to come back to Alor Setar to vote. 

It makes me slightly patriotic to see people performing their civic duty no matter the situation. 

Moments like this, or when we cheer for our country during world-class sporting events, or seeing people helping one another during times of trouble regardless of race, is when I feel the Malaysian spirit. Even if certain actions or words spoken by a select few sometimes makes me sad, I'm all in all, proud of my Malaysian heritage.

For my family and I, the voting process went smoothly. Thanks to SPR, for the friendly support staff and the clear arrangement in helping us cast our votes conveniently and quickly.

Hoping the party I voted for wins, but no matter who wins, I hope they rule with integrity instead of greed, with love instead of prejudice, and always put the needs of the people and our country first. 

May those who win value the mandate given by the people who had voted for them, and do their best for our country. Safe voting everyone. 

My entire Nora Roberts and JD Robb collection, which I've read so many times, I've even memorized some of the dialogues and scenes. 

I'm in awe of Nora Roberts/JD Robb that she can write so many books, and each one filled with so much details that you can actually picture the scenes in your mind. Truly a talented writer. I salute you. Thank you for sharing with us your memorable stories.

Currently though, I'm hooked on her In Death Series (Nora Roberts writing under the pseudonym, JD Robb).

Thanks to online bookstores, I managed to get some of the older books in the In Death series that could not be found in bookshops. So my 2020 goal is to read the entire collection in sequence from Book 1. I'm halfway through my goal. 

I love the progression of characters, to see how Eve and Roarke have grown through the series, and how their relationship with each other and the supporting characters have changed them for the better. Eve Dallas is an inspiring woman, fighting for justice and her loved ones. Thank you JD Robb for giving us Eve and Roarke, and all the supporting characters. I can't get enough of them. An amazing author that makes you fall in love with her characters, and feel pain for their struggles, and joy for their accomplishments. 

#RevealYourShelf No Place Like Home to enjoy a good book...

So what happens when you discover Book Depository, you run out of space in your bookshelf, of course. Thank you for giving me the chance to indulge in my love for books.

#bookwormproblems When you spend all your money on books, but not on a new bookshelf. I need a new bookshelf, but there's no space for a bookshelf, so I also need a new house...
 

 If anyone's wondering, yes, I've read all these books, some several times.

I was 12 and my sister 8, when my brother was born so we were his babysitter. I have watched him grow from a pleasant, always smiling baby and a cheerful young boy, constantly saying "I Love You", to a responsible young man, always smiling and joking, planning his wedding while watching out for his family. 

We are happy you have found the love of your life, a partner who is good to you and us... We wish you both memories to last a lifetime and a bright happy future together... My only wish was that my father had been around to see the wedding of the son he so loved and adored, but I know my father would have been there in spirit, looking down at his son from Heaven, and proud of the man he has become. 

To me, you will always be my sweet baby brother.

A different Lent and Easter this year. For years, my siblings and my mother's brother's family have always celebrated Easter together. For the first time we are all apart, celebrating through video calls. At times like this, we realize how precious is family time and that we should always treasure every moment we get to spend together as a family. 

This Lent, we could not go to church, but I'm grateful to all the priests for conducting live streaming so we do not miss out on our weekly and Lenten obligations. Many, of various religious beliefs, are also not able to go to their places of worship, but it does not matter where we pray, as long as we do not waver in our faith. I pray that we all remain strong, stay safe and that this crisis passes soon... God bless you all...