SABAH FEST 2011; PAPAKANG THE ODYSSEY OF SEVEN BROTHER

Sabah Fest 2011...as much as it been said it is indeed the cultural extravaganza awaiteds by cultural enthusiast and sabahan socialites. Its an event to mark the beginning of the month of festive for sabahan people, May. Every year, this event never fail in promoting and introducing various ethnics/cultural dances that the younger generations might never heard or knew off before. ( I admit.. as much I love dancing and culture and arts..there are some dances I only knew from the show e.g Dindang Dances from the Dusun Ranau Ethnic) Informative eh!!

By the way, the story is about the seven sons of the Nunuk Ragang, chief of Kampung Tompios in the district of Ranau, who coveted the mystical Papakang stone. They looked for it but it was the youngest son, Aki Lintobon, who successfully retrieved it from the bottom of the river.

After he retrieved it however, the brothers squabbled over who would possess the stone.
Seeing this, their father smashed the stone into seven pieces and gave each son a piece, telling them that this would serve as a reminder of their identity as siblings and their origin. As time passed, food became scarce in that area and famine began to beset the land. They were more quarrels as they strived to survive.

 one of the scene in the scene, its a bit like the Tangang myths.

They fought amongst each other and headhunting became rampant. The people had no choice but to make an option; migrate and look for better land or risk starvation. They took the latter and the the six older brothers led their people to different areas. They began their journey towards other part of the land one day, holding on to the stone their father gave them so that they may identify their people in other parts of the land one day.
The youngest named Aki Lintobon, remained in Tompios and even as he watched his siblings walked away, he vowed to seek and reunite his brothers.

The years went by and one day Aki Lintobon decided that it was time to bring his family back together again and thus began the amazing journey of Aki Lintobon across the land to look for his family and the stone of Papakang
so, basically we can guess the ending of the journey right..hehe.. those whom attended, I believe were mesmerized by the varsity of dances and the beautiful colors. This is one of the event that make me proud to be Sabahan.. as it is a proof that Sabah is not only gifted with astounding nature (terrestrial & marine) but also it consist of amazing peoples.

For me, it is the first event that I attended with my fiancee and siblings.. It was indeed worth it!!

at the arrival 

us!

the three stooges!!

Most picture were the courtesy of Oscar Dousin & Fedilis Francis

Dear Mother

Dear Mother,

It has been 120 days since you left us. we miss you so much and things getting harder each day but don't worry mother, we will be fine, we will cope like you always show us.

There so many things and so many words i wanna say to you, i believe otto and eping does too. I always thought I have the time and never once crossed my mind that you will leave us so soon. the truth is, It was in my mind  that you will be there on my wedding and you will be to guide me on having my first child. I thought I will be hearing you yelling at me for not know how to give bath to my baby or you will be lecturing on house chores that often I am so lazy to work on. I stiil hope this all was only a dream, every morning since you left was the worse time of my life. Sometimes, i purposely wake up late so that I might hear you knock my door and woke me up like you always did. Sometimes, I miss to hear you commenting on how I dress up, asking when will i be home, telling me to do things properly and all those stuff you have been doing for years. All in all, I miss your voice, Mother.

I know I might not be a good daughter to you, I am sorry for being so rude to you, for being so reckless in taking care of you. My best is might not good enough since I cant make you stay with us longer. I am sorry for not fulfilling most of the promises that i've made to you. If you ever read this, I just wanna tell you, that I am proud to be your daughter, I am what I am today, its all because of you. You are the greatest mother, I could ever wish for. Thank you mother, thank you for giving me your undying love even at times, I dont deserve it. I will wait until the time has come, for us to be together again. I love you, Mother. Happy Mother's Day Mak...

Your Daughter

Anak

 one of the last picture we have taken together.

MY SO-CALLED GREECIAN ENGAGEMENT PARTY!!

With a big smile on my face...i'm proudly annoucing that i'm engaged!! I still couldn't get over it..finally after 5 years and 4 months ..we're finally taken our first step in leading our life in togetherness..yikes ...

It was indeed a wonderful day for both of us. Our families and friends came with white/gold apparel and the white lining flowing wih the wind around my garage ... plus red roses embracing the garage poll..it was so much alike in the greecian movie..Thanks to Jeffie Jeff (Sabah Make-up Artist), a close friend of mine with an extraordinary talents in makeup/arts. A big hugs to Elaina Sukaimi (Sabah Fashion Designer), for the gorgeous greek-goddess inspired dress... I owe you both!!

I totally love this!!

The ceremony started at 11.00 a.m and gosh! I was trembling and keep on asking my sisters and cousins to check up the situations since i was held prisoner in my own room...haha...finally after about 30-40 minutes negotiating..they finally came to an agreement and i was called out...aha!! dag dig dug...i felt like all eyes was on me..aiseh...hehe.. 

 we were playing diva alike in my room while waiting for the moment...ehe

He putting The ring on my hand!! waa!!

Finally!! im official become Paulbian Fiancee.. now the girlfriend status removed... i know im gloating but i can't help it..haha.. after the cutting cake ceremony everybody pretty much having their fun karaoke-ing, drinking and dancing!! I am glad that my guest were having their fun day at our party! There so much things to tell but this time i just let the pictures do the story-telling ya!! 

the Paul & Jean Clan

 despite all odds..my best friend  (Oscar Dousin) for more than 13 years came.

Our Special Thanks Goes to Oscar Dousin, Fedilis Francis,
Jeffie Jeff, Elaina Sukaimi ( Nina Elaina Designs ), David Chang,

Alexander Verus, Audrie Francis and Xieela Pinus 

for making our e-day GREEK!!

More Beautiful Picture ;

By David Chang, AramaiTii, Videography Photography  

By Fedilis Francis

Makeup By Jeff

PAIN & SORROW

I still feel it ..not some time but most of the time..everything still seem so clear..so near but yet so far for me to even get a glimpse of it....

I cried and cried cause the pain is too much...it seems that it was all my fault....i think i have done everything but that everything seems nothing now...

at times, i blame others, i blame those whom came and make the time shorter for me and my family...i blame those whom make accusations by accusations that make things worse, i blame those people whom share their stories and the stories arent simply to make her stronger but weaken her spirit, i blame those whom put their hands where there shouldnt be put...

all in all, it is still my fault, if i could be stronger, i can say no to those people, if i have the strength, i can cast them away..so that we have time together..she will be much stronger to fight..i believe she wiill..it just that i'm not good at protecting her...it just that im not good at taking care of her...after all she have done for me and my family..i have failed...and one can say there is no more greater failure than fail to protect and cared for your loved ones....

if only i have done it right...if only...she might still be here...

P.A.R.I.S ::My Fuschia-CaR

I'm engaged with a nine year contract of debt for my very first Car.. P.A.R.I.S... its a big decision, I still haven't get over my phobia with roads and big cars. well, I guess, it just the way I've handled my grievances... I just need to distract myself with all the disturbing thoughts that I have since my mom's. hmm.. lets not talk about that...

Its was during the my discussion with my colleagues, I have this sudden need to finally get my first car and surprisingly, at that moment, I am determine to get that Limited Edition Myvi...just BECAUSE...its Fuschia a.k.a similar species to the pink-ceae family...hehe...

so, I called Cynthia Lo, my ex-schoolmate, whom work as an agent now with Perodua KK, to make the deal...and yes after all those processes... I finally get my PARIS today... 14 February 2011... plus...I've got the plate number that I want ... a combination of me and paul birth date....and....should I say...yes! another is ticked on my list....;-)

PARIS & Me