Let me tell you a story..

When my family were away to study in uk at my very young age,

my grandparents took care of me in Brunei. 

As a result, I got really attached to my mum's side of the family and kept on staying over at their place in Jerudong.  

 I used to follow my grandparents everywhere and listened to their stories. 

My grandfather had a lot of things to tell about his life. They were always so interesting.  I especially love listening to his childhood stories, life was really hard during his time. 

Back then, my world seemed to be timeless. 

At times I would spent all day sitting on my grandparent's verandah.. 

and stare into the distant field. 

And then I started to daydream....

that I would be there, walking through that long grass field.

Then I saw a boy.

It was my grandfather, as a child. 

  I went back in time...

And so I approached him.

We became best of friends. 

I showed him the latest gadgets I had, and he was so amazed. 

That time there were no such things.   

At the end of the day, I told him that, 

"Im actually your granddaughter who came from the future!

One day you will become an amazing grandfather!"

I don't remember what was his reaction. 

But one thing for sure, I knew it was something I longed for. 

I loved my grandfather so much to the point I wished we were the same age.

I would imagine about our meeting over and over again. 

Til now...

Everytime I look at the distant field, I would still remember.

..as if it really happened in the past. 

My grandfather, Haji Noorkhan... 

passed away yesterday morning.

I am devastated cause I am here in Aberdeen :'( But it is his time to go.

Semoga Allah mencucuri rahmat keatas roh Nini. Amin. 

I looked into the sky and remember all the great memories..

Funny enough, the grass field was the first thing that popped up in my mind.

I love you always Nini Jerudong.