Thursday 4 July 2013

Dinner with Ma, Pa and the Chinese guy

The guy who occasionally dates me turned up for dinner last night.

It was my mother who invited him. She was all excited the other day when I told her I'm seeing someone and pestered me to invite him for dinner.

Last night, he picked me up at my place and then we went to my parents' house in Subang Jaya.

My mother cooked her "refreshing" Chinese dishes for the occasion and forced my usualy missing father to be present.

I'm not sure what she was all excited about. Maybe she was hoping that I'm finally going to get hitched.

Actually, I don't think I even want to get serious with the guy because at the moment I'm feeling all very semangat Melayu most of the days.

Well, I think I actually just go out with him more because I'm lonely and no one else seems interested in me and that he can afford to buy me nice dinners.

But my mother seem so happy to meet the guy that I don't have the heart to spoil it by telling her that I'm not all that crazy about him.

He was his usual charming self and my mother was all won over.

My father was his usual quiet self but seemed to be okay with him.

Throughout dinner, my mother and him occasionally lapsed into Mandarin whereupon I had to remind them to switch back to English because my father doesn't speak or understand the language.

I didn't insist on us speaking in Bahasa because he doesn't speaks it very well. In fact, I hardly speak Bahasa with my mother too because she speaks a very proper officious Bahasa like some Chinese who are trying too hard to speak the language.

She would said "Adakah awak mahu makan?" instead of "Engko nak makan ke tak?"

My mother and him, both being DAP supporters just couldn't help to talk a bit about politics. Knowing that I'm a BN supporter, they tried to convince me that DAP is not a racist party, that it was not a Chinese tsunami but actually an urban tsunami, that the Chinese voted en-bloc for Pakatan not because of racial motivations, but because they want a clean and efficient government.

I was like, well, whatever....I don't want to argue about those things at dinner. I'm tired of them. I also wanted to quickly finish the dinner. I know if I opened my mouth, I may get stuck in a quarrel.

My father was all just quiet, until the subject of Singapore was brought up. My mother and the guy, both being the typical DAP supporters are fond of Singapore. They talked about how efficient everything are there and everybody are being treated equally, including the Malays.

My father said he agreed that Singaporean Malays mostly say good things about their country. He mentioned how the Singaporean Malays are doing well and that the republic's mostly Malays Lion XII team had even recently won the Malaysia's Super League, thus proving they are capable of outperforming their fellow Malays of Malaysia at least on the football field.


"And I think that the Malays of Singapore genuinely love their country and will support the PAP in the country's coming general election," my father said.

"Lee Hsien Loong may not have done as much for the Malays of Singapore as Najib had done for the Chinese of Malaysia, but he surely will get their support.

"By appearing to support a mostly Malay football team is enough to convince the Malays that you are their friend. Malays are that easily won over," my father added.

My mother, knowing very well that was my father's signal that he had had enough of the Sino-Malay political talks, smoothly changed the subject.

The rest of the evening, they instead bored me to death with talks about economics and how to make more money at the stock market.

46 comments:

  1. hahahaha...I like the manner how your father put forward his views..very subtle but full of hidden meanings..that is how I read it lah..

    QAZ

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  2. Good grief! Whatever it is think long and hard on your suitors. Money is not everything. "Hutang emas boleh dibayar, hutang budi dibawa mati".

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    1. dont think so. Emas dah mahal sangat. nak beli cincin tunang pon kena hutang. Hutang budi masih bole di bayar dgn budi.

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  3. ditch the guy find a malay asticorat

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    1. malay aritukerat.. sapu banyak2/make hay while the sun shines- thats wat they are only good for - lepas tu cari mat saleh.. Fuyo...sedap!!

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    2. No no no

      Marry the guy. Give us five more little Annie. Five more tau, at least.

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  4. Don't you think that you're being deceitful by carrying on with the guy if you don't have feelings for him? What really are you looking for? - Company? Get a pet. Good food? Learn to cook.

    Why set someone up to get hurt just because you want a few free dinners? Are you that callous?

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    1. But Annie i suppose he's young, rich and well-placed right? If worldly stocks are not your cup of tea then may Allah bless you elsewise ..... the sun will still shine in azure skies and sea waves will still be lapping the verdant land insha Allah.

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    2. "Why set someone up to get hurt just because you want a few free dinners? Are you that callous?"

      Why do you accuse Annie? For all you know that guy is not serious too. He probably got 5 other Cina girlfriends for company!

      Bukan boleh percaya Cina ni. Buy you a few dinners and they think they have proprietary rights over you. Mana boleh. For all you know, the dinners tu dia charge under company account! Macam kita tak tau private company corruption..

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    3. Anon 11.11 - you and Annie typify everything that is wrong with this country.

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    4. and anon 13.13 is a tight-assed 40 year old virgin!

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    5. Anon 18.13 grow the Fuck up.

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  5. Spare a thought for our brothers in Egypt. What have gone wrong with Islam in practice there? When the go the street to remove Mubarak, They wanted a better government, but what have the got?

    It is easy to blame the external meddlings, the US, the Zionist, the Vatican. The point to note is that, have the muslim shown that Islam is a just way of governing, for the world and the hereafter. At the end of the day, economic well being, safety and freedom does matter after all.

    PAS supporters please take note.

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    1. What Islam? They did not practice Islam there instead Muslims got systematically demonised for Mubaraks secular failures shouldn't you be slamming the lies of secularism?

      No nation in this world has followed islamic government since the days of Imam Ali (RA) Islamic governments work secular rubbish does not economic well being comes from islamic finance laws that look after the majority while the safety also comes.
      What freedom are you talking about? You are probably one of those people who want to make man God and God nothing if the laws of God are not good enough for you if the laws of man are superior then just become a atheist and be done with it.

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    2. Dok pahe apo mu cakop ni?

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  6. Hahaha.... Annie your mom was worried. I think she think you getting old and with no tendency to get married, she getting worried. A lot of mom like that (including mine once upon a time). when their girl didn't have a boyfriend they think the worst.

    Well it look like to settle the problem you bring whom ever usefull at this time around. Okay lah, I can accept that. I'm doing it a few time with my mom until I meet with my husband.

    And boys don't be angry ok. According to my husband, a few of his friend was doing the same. The way we go for our mom Hahahaha. Continue your searching for the better one Annie. And pray so you can meet the one who belong to you.

    Your dad, well take a que from him. A good guy usually someone who speak less. They only speak up when needed. Otherwise they just keept quited. Your mom knew it and take notice. Look at the quite (but funny) one Annie.

    :D sarah

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  7. Annie - "I'm feeling all very semangat Melayu most of the day" in your article is what I considered as Ayat Power!!!! used this word, we will stay in power.
    Ini saya beri satu lead, TELEKOM Malaysia cuba "godek' sikit, saya dengar dari atas hingga bini orang atas2 pun support PKR. Ada dengar cerita? Spinn..... Ini GLC yang tak guna.
    Ayah you spot on lah Annie! Caya lah lu punya ayah!



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  8. Ahhh ... to be young and in love - wishing you the best in life dear Annie :-)

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  9. Kesian mamat Cina tu ye.

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  10. DAP - a party full of HIPOCRACY.

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    1. mamat, please check on your spelling please..hehehe

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  11. Adoi.. Annie give me ur contact no. Ada 6 ++ billion homo sapiens di dunia ni tak kan satu aje ni yg anda gilerkan?? Trust me you are MISSING OUT on a lot!!! Jgan besuk dah 40+ menyesal tak banyak2 date /kenal men. And Annie its ok to be getting old and not married. This kuno Macho belief about women is dying out THANK GOD!! Most important is a faithful companion you can count on and be there for you at all times. Life is for living and learning. Its also ok to be alone. I did enjoy my lonely moments now and then tremendously- it lets me focus on some other things better. But duduk menungu wont get you anywhere. Those guys are out there... somewhere.

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  12. NOt much loving between your mom and dad. At least no outwardly, but if not outwardly usually inwardly lagi lah tidak. I love a passionate man. Sometimes what you see is really what you get!

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  13. connie corleone4 July 2013 at 22:35

    Oh annie, dont deceive that poor guy! Susah u nanti. I wonder whether he is reading ur blog. If i were him i would be really upset. Anyway my parents too support different parties n there r minor fights among them regarding this, but they still love each other n beyond. They do not let different political beliefs come in between their love. When my father passed away, my mom choose no to remarry. She remains faithful to her one & only pas supporter.

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  14. Aiyah Annie..I am already married and reaching 50. I pun dah kurang tenaga. If not..I pun nak ngorat u. My friend..a datuk had advised me,"if you want to remain young at 50, marry another one and have kids..." maybe it is true..because my friend is not thinking of retiring but continue working because he had to take care of his new family."

    Your father is a typical Malay. Queit but smart. Cakap sikit tapi makan dalam. Yelah orang Melayu hanya dapat sikit kat Singapura tapi tak pernah kutuk kerajaan Singapura.Kat Malaysia pulak ..orang Cina kaya raya tapi kutuk kerajaan tak habis habis. .tak reti syukurke.

    Nanti dapat pemimpin macam Morsi Mesir. .baru tahu. .Bala jangan dicari..ikut kata orang tua tua

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    1. Woohooohooo.... 50 years old with mid-life crisis pays a high price I guess.Running around after the kids, driving the kids all over the place, being mistaken for their grandpa, working your bones out while your other SANER friends are enjoying their retirement traveling and doing more FUN stuff must be more thrilling and exciting for some Malay men. haha and the Best part nowadays the banyak tenaga younger wife usually will not hesitate to jump over the fence bcos ..c'mon lah makan the same old wimpy geezer every nite will one day reach its toll too.

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  15. Saya selalu envy orang yang pandai menulis dan dapat menarik minat orang.Annie menulis dengan gaya yang mudah dan subjek yang biasa saja,tetapi sangat seronok kita membacanya.Wish I can do the same.Keep on the good work Annie.

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  16. Annie...your father is incorrect to say that Singapore malays supported the government. Majority are pissed of because the govt. has opened up the country for Pinoys, PRC'S, Indians from the sub-continent etc...tell your father the malays are so discriminated in the job-scene. The malays in Singapore are fast learning to follow the political attitude of your mum and your male friend.

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    1. Thoted Annie's Dad was merely being sarcastic re Singapore Malays ...

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  17. asal jangan kawen orang tua sudah Annie. Nanti kena jaga orang tua.Awak pon cepat tua nanti....muaahahaha. Lagi lah kalo kena tolong cari makan juga. FAIL!!! Buat apa stress diri.Life is short.Caya lah,tak tau sampai bila bole tahan tengok balak muda jiran sebelah rumah ni. Aku pon hanya insan yg bernafsu.

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  18. Must be extra careful!
    Men in their late 40s - 50s, if they are secured in life will go for ladies below 20yrs old... hahaha, and those above 50's will go for young beautiful celebrities etc. (nak kasi contoh nanti marah pulak).

    Men below 40 may consider older women, as they r not too successful and waiting for wife to help him build his career or financial security - with a beautiful girlfriend tucked safely someplace.


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    1. Wow! I'm a man, 36, still single, career going nowhere.

      Please recommend me a single and successful mature woman. If possible an attractive one.

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    2. OK, successful,mature and very, very attractive woman here. Please apply for an * audition* testing as I need to check your credentials first. I have high demands and the line is long!! Next...

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    3. Anon 11.29

      Hehe... how old are you Pak?? You've missed the train lah. Women, have moved on - way, way more smarter now. They also have somebody *tucked aways nicely* if the action , no matter the age, at home is below par ;)

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    4. Are you attractive too? becos it ain't worth my $$ if my bontot kuali belengas is better looking :)

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    5. It helps if the below 40 suitor have the look of Aaron Aziz and well endowed tool. A bit dump is ok.

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  19. apa stock boleh rekomen??? dapat duit poket sikit jadi la!!!

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    1. Depends.. apa kelulusan kau??? balak ke stick?? Action hebat ke macam taik?? kalo cakap tak serupa bikin lagi baik ko apply jadi Jagar kelab dangdut aje.

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    2. what has my question got to do with a mother fucker like you? apa yg kaypoh sangat? mabok todi ka atau tak cukup ha? you must be really sick la?

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  20. Hi Annie,

    Does yr male fren read yr Blog?
    Wont it hurt him to know he is just a meal ticket?
    Hope the sun shines equally on all people.

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  21. Adoiii.. Annie,kesian you when reading the comments from those who are desperately protecting the honor of your Chinaman ..muahahahaha. Children, mentally challenged and tight-assed righteous mak daras shud be barred from this blog till they have given away their virginity :)

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  22. Malays always berbudi bahasa.. Always berkias so not feelings would be hurt. Smart people always speak less but full of meanings.

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    1. or better to shut up than expose one's range of intellect..hehe

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    2. Anon 14:45
      Sadly not many available.
      They prefer to look outside Malaysia, handsome young ones to become their pets, so you see many marrying Indons, Banglas, Nepalese (blue eyes) or Mat Sallehs...

      Nak contoh nanti marah pulak!. There is one very prominent woman activist.

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  23. Yep.. Too much talk can expose one's range of intellect like Anwar.

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  24. Yaayyy...go for it Annie.NARCISSTIC psychological disorder is endemic among your dad's race gender.

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