syawal is over..

salam.
syawal is over, three days ago to be precise.
personally, in a way, i’m thankful it’s over, what with endless ‘open house’ invitation to fulfill. not that i’m against open house, but then, it’s too much la.
starting from 1st syawal till the last day, invitations kept coming in. i think people here have got the concept of eidul fitr all wrong. yes it’s true that we should invite and attend to guests during 1st syawal, but the coming days after that should be a moderate affair.
instead, what the masses were doing was attending and holding open house. it’s a month to reconcile and to start anew. but having sumptious meals almost daily after fasting for a month doesn't make sense. the occasional open house done maybe during the first week of syawal would be a better option. if not, the perception will be that the muslims @ malays here are indulging themselves in over eating as well as overdoing things.
it’s like an overkill. a little of these stuffs would be a wonderful memory but if it’s too much, then there’s nothing special anymore.
looking at it the way i see it, glad it’s over.

happy belated birthday lisa! luv u, tau..