What is Alice up to?: June 2008

Hassan Yossef & the Dervish Drummers

Hassan, my tabla teacher and his troupe was performing at the Ra Bazzar Egyptian Store in Victoria Park today and I went along to see them perform. The girls looked great in their beautiful outfit and Angela looked so angelic with her Cleopartra tiara. Alli, Viv and Liz along with Hassan created such a fantastic atmosphere and everyone enjoyed every minute of it. It sort of reminded me to get my act together and start my lessons with Hassan again.

Full Moon Drumming 19th June 2008

Beginners Drummers Graduation

Today is our last Beginners Drumming workshop and Jozina had a lovely little graduation ceremony for us. It was a blast!!!!!!

Niraka, Liz, Pamela, Alice, Dave, Emma, Kathy & Kelly.......Class of 2008....WELL DONE!!!!!!!!!
Thanks Jozina for teaching us the african drums and rhythms and to release out 'the musician' inside all of us.

A close up view of both the male and female version of the graduates' medallion. Both are carrying a drum under the arm....not a beer keg in case you are wondering!!!!!! Intermediate workshops starts in 2 weeks time...check out Jozina's website http://www.jozinasdrum.com/

Jasmyn Tsen

Introducing Baby Jasmyn Tsen. Born 11:30am 10th June 2008, weighing 2.71kg, 48cm tall. The long awaited baby and newest addition to the family. Everybody is so happy and joyous to celebrate her arrival. Mother and baby are resting and proud dad is beaming from ear to ear.

Jasmyn having her beauty-rest.

Aunty Cindy, Irene (proud & exhausted mum), Aunty Alice & Baby Jasmyn.

Aunty and niece getting acquainted.

Bonding time!!!!

Aunty Cindy and Jasmyn.

Grandma and Jasmyn.

Angelic Jasmyn. Sound asleep but enjoying all the attention.

Proud parents!!!!!!!!!

Pat & Jamie's Wedding

My brother Patrick and his lovely bride Jamie had their wedding in Perth last Friday 6/6/2008. The whole family is together again to celebrate this occassion. Chinese Tea ceremony was held at mom & dad's place, the garden wedding at Kings Park overlooking the beautiful Perth city and the Moslem wedding the next day. Here are photos to commerate this special occassion.

Kevin (the best man), me and Patrick (the groom).

Smart and dapper men dressed in black. Pat, Simon, Kevin and Reece.

The happy couple...Pat & Jamie

The family waiting for the ceremony to begin at Kings Park.

Irene, Simon and baby Jasmyn (still in mum's tummy). Apparently she was pretty active during the day. She wants to join in the celebration of her uncle Pat's important day.

The kiss that seals the wedding vows. (go Pat!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

The whole Family!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The gorgeous wedding cake and the glowing couple.

The gorgeous sets of sisters all united again for this occassion.

The groupies!!!!!

The Moslem vows the next day. Welcome to the family Jamie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bazaar

Last Monday was a public holiday here in Perth. Maggie and I met up to visit the Bellydancing Bazaar held in Subiaco. Belly Dancers from all the local schools were performing and also there were stalls that were selling costumes, scarves, jewellery and music. Maggie's eyes lit up with all the 'blings' and I am happy with my tabla drum and tamourine purchase. Also we caught up with the troupe from my bellydancing school.

Maggie in shopping mode!!!!!!!