til death do us part

all about masha

2011-05-02T16:12:00.000+08:00

my baby is about four and half months now...time flies really fast!
her vocab has increased from aaa, uuu, to maa, baa, am am...etc etc
she is a very bubbly and chatty baby
loves to smile even to a stranger...makes her the center of attention wherever she goes
now knows her name is masha qurnia. she will turns towards anyone who call her by her name
can roll-over on her tummy since she was 3 months old
loves to pull her leg over every diaper changing session...makes it hard for umi to put her diaper on
loves seeing herself in the mirror
has started to sleep in her own bed now...that gives umi & abi more space on the bed
has started to be bottle-fed since 3 months old, but on condition umi is not around at all. so, she only bottle-fed at her nenek's house, using avent bottle
loves her bathe time, especially if the rubber animals accompany her
i think one of her teeth is showing out, on the right side
is now strong on her feet, loves to jump when being hold upright
is still easy to put into bed. alhamdulillah. a milk & a twinkle song session will put her to bed.
her motor skills is improving by day. she can hold her toys with both hands.
loves to play with ball. she even watch sports news as if she understands it. all thanks to her atuk.

so looking forward to learn new great things with my little masha...

masha and her bottle feeding story

2011-02-22T21:30:00.000+08:00

masha was introduced to bottle feeding since day 1. at tmc, she had problem to latch. and i lack the patient to teach her correctly. so day 1 she was being fed with formula (snow brand) by the nurse. day 2 onwards she breastfed but not correctly. until i had a severe nipple sore for more than 2 weeks. at that time, she was being fed with formula once in a while. so she can accept both my b.reast and bottle. every now and then i will feed her ebm in bottle. when we go out during the weekend, she will feed through bottle. until recently during prophet muhammad's birthday, she refuses the bottle. just a week before i will resume my work. i bought Anakku anti-colic initially. she rejected. then i tried avent. again, she rejected. then i tried tommee tippee. she rejected. MAM she rejected. so i'm at dead end as how to feed her through bottle. it does give my MIL a hard time. masha was being fed by spoon. but spoon is very slow. not to mention very little. just imagine, 2oz of ebm by spoon?? so by the 5th spoon feed, masha will get angry and started to sulk. she will resorted to sleeping and refuses to drink anymore. i think she loses a few grams already. and it does worry everyone especially my MIL.

so to all the mommies out there...pls help me to get masha comfortable with bottle feeding. i'm SUPER WORRY about this situation. any tips will do. i'm desperately running out of ideas. a friend suggested Adiri Natural Nurser but it no longer available in Msia for the time being. Spore is the closest place to buy. anyone can help me to buy it immediately?

HELP!!!!!!!!!

Selamat Ulangtahun Ketiga...

2011-01-18T07:24:00.001+08:00

pejam celik dah masuk anniversary ke-3 Mr & MrsAkmal sebagai sepasang suami isteri. alhamdulillah terima kasih Ya Allah kerana masih diberi peluang untuk bersama.
niat di hati nak coretkan kisah percintaan kami berdua. tapi masa masih tidak mengizinkan. mungkin di lain entry, inshaallah.
tahun ke-3 orang selalu cakap antara tahun yang mencabar dalam relationship. reason: sudah bosan dengan each other. percaya ke? btol ke?
tapi alhamdulillah. tahun ke-3 kami dikurniakan seorang cahaya mata: Masha Qurnia. jadi untuk rasa bosan itu mungkin mustahil. kerana kami ada orang baru :) oh entry baru khas untuk kelahiran Masha nanti ye...
terima kasih MrAkmal kerana sentiasa berada di sisi. terutama di saat kesusahan. melayan kerenah MrsAkmal. yang penting sekali, terima kasih kerana menjadi sahabat baik yang sejati :) terima kasih kerana menjadi suami yang sangat memahami dan abi yang sangat penyayang...

Happy 3rd Anniversary, sayang....

New addition to our (neko) family...

2010-12-16T10:53:00.000+08:00

meet Chiko...the newest addition to our little family...
DOB: Nov 8, 2010

Chiko is the baby sister of Choki. ain't she the cutest? she actually had 2 other siblings...but they didn't survive.

kasih ibu membawa ke syurga

and now i left you with a video of Chiko fighting her sleepy mood...

batik skirt

2010-12-16T10:37:00.000+08:00

sewn this skirt from batik...itsy pitsy but still my sewing skill needs a lot of improvement. no tutorial to refer to. i just sewn it according to my own logic hehe....

another way to encourage myself to wear batik during confinement period later. kalo pakai normal kain batik, surely asyik tertanggal sbb saya anak moden...tak reti pakai kain batik dengan cara yang betol hehehe...

afternoon chat

2010-12-12T12:42:00.002+08:00

i am still waiting for the moment...the labor moment :) i have started taking leaves since last week as i couldn't bear the tiredness of having to entertain people at work. am happily into my 39 weeks of pregnancy. had started to have mild contraction every now and then. but that's all about it. no unbearable painful yet.

i wanted to jot down about my pregnancy. so in the future, i can go back and read about my journey. this journal is solely for my own reference (and hubby & the baby inshaallah)...

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this pregnancy is a much awaited pregnancy for both hubby & i. we have been trying to conceive (TTC) since end of 2008. i had my previous pregnancy in June 2008. unfortunately i had to miss-abort the fetus at 12 weeks of pregnancy as he has stopped developing. yes, it was devastated for both of us but life must goes on. we TTC manually with the help of clomid & folic acid but to no avail. until in the early of Jan 2010, Allah finally showed us the way. I was diagnosed with PCOS and straight away were sent to do LPOD. Alhamdulillah, 2 months after the operation, we finally managed to get pregnant spontaneously. great news for both of us and our families. but we tried to not go overboard with the joy.

the first 3 months of pregnancy weren't as smooth as i want it to be. at 10 weeks, i had a bleeding and was rushed to TMC's ER. i specifically remember that day. it was saturday afternoon, we were at tmn. desa having our car waxed & polished. i did a lot of walking that morning. plus the week before, i helped to push the car as hubby 'brilliantly' got the car stucked on the roadside of my hometown. long story short, i was in the toilet and saw some blood spotting. i freaked out but still trying to maintain my coolness. as i told hubby about the spotting, we both were speechless. the previous tragedy came crawling back into my mind. i didn't cry as i already prepared myself for any bad consequences. at TMC's ER, the spotting turned into red-colored blood. the doc-on-call didn't know what to do with me. so he contacted my doc. after some checking, i was given premarin injection to support the pregnancy and was told to come back on monday. it was a long weekend for me. on monday, i was told the baby is doing great. however, i still need to receive premarin injection once per 3 days to support the pregnancy until i reached 13 weeks. the needle has become close friend to my buttock which turned blue after so much of injection. alhamdulillah, i passed another test. God's test to me.

at 3 months of pregnancy, my blood reading showed 11.3mmol/L after completed the diabetes test. again, i was put to another test. this time, gestational diabetes. i took it patiently. i was told to control my diet. i even had to see the dietitian every month to track on my progress. probing my little fingers for blood reading everyday has become my routine. but alhamdulillah, all the while my reading never went beyond 8mmol/L even with plenty of rice & sweet things i consumed everyday. so i guess i made a mistake in the first place. i should have drink a lot of plain water and possibly go to the toilet before taking the first reading so i won't have to go thru the hassle of diabetes watch-out. well, lesson learned. next pregnancy, make sure consume a lot of plain water after drinking the sugar high orange glucose drink to stay away from high reading. anyway, who says the glucose drink was yuckie? mine was so delicious!! it tasted like carbonated orange drink hehe.

thru out the pregnancy, i suffered no morning sickness. alhamdulillah. but i am allergic to obimin, the pre-natal vitamin. everytime i consumed obimin, i would suffer severe headache and vomit and sweating like there is no one's business. so i was prescribed sango-bion instead. i can still walk very fast until i approached 36 weeks of pregnancy. i had no trouble with swollen elephant feet until i reached 38 weeks. the only thing that i suffered was wardrobe malfunction hahahaha. my belly grows very quickly i need to have new maternity attire every month, so to speak.

baby's first kick kicked-in as early as 18 weeks of pregnancy if i'm not mistaken. she hasn't stop kicking eversince and it became very active during the night. now at 39 weeks, she still managed to surprise me with her full swing karate motion. at 4 months of pregnancy, i looked like a heavily pregnant woman as my body frame was petite. i started to receive the "bile-nak-due-ni" question as early at 28 weeks of pregnancy.

hubby & i have prepared our baby for her future. we signed up for PRUmy child plan including PRUearly start plan. with the increase in health cost, having an insurance coverage is essential to help with the medical care. the best thing is, my baby's education plan will also be covered in this policy.

so that's my pregnancy story. i hope when my baby is able to read this, she will appreciate what i've gone thru. all the pain, all the money, all the energy.

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i thot with gestational diabetes, i can trick my doc into pushing me for early labor, induced labor. but as the doc said, baby's doing great, mommy's healthy. there is no reason for induce labor. just need to wait patiently for the natural pain to kick-in. i hope by next week, i can deliver the great news to everyone. i am secretly praying for everything to go as smooth as it can. and hopefully it will be a normal delivery with no other complication.

until then, please pray for me...

mini project for the little one

2010-12-08T10:02:00.000+08:00

alhamdulillah, mini project for our junior is now completed. i can finally go into the labor in peace *but unfortunately still waiting for the pain to kick-in*

each item took me only a day to complete. but to complete the whole set took me more than a month :) i sewn a pillow case, 2 mini bolster cases & a mini comforter. the fabric were bought from Anna Patchwork House.

why the color chocolate & cream? well, simply because i love chocolate hehehe....

mommy's wishlist...

2010-12-01T11:58:00.000+08:00

wanna know what is my current wishlist??here we go...

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K's Kids: Play n Rest Cribmat (music)

Mei Tai

for the baby of course

macam vios

2010-11-08T21:40:00.001+08:00

wife: yang, kaki i macam bengkak kan? tengok, tangan pon sama...

hubby: tak bengkak. tapi macam kembang...

wife: kembang??

hubby: aah. macam vios...

wife: huh? *nak gelak ke, nak marah?*

2010-10-07T22:10:00.000+08:00

i'm actually into my 29weeks of pregnancy...how time flies so fast...i felt like it was just yesterday that i found out i was pregnant. anyhow, i'm now looking like a 9month pregnant lady. i've gained 9kgs so far. baby is of the size she is supposed to be. so i don't know how can my belly look that big. is it because of my petite frame? could be hmm...

today, hubby told me that my mom-in-law said that women can go to normal labor as early as 32weeks. shoot...it is like 3 weeks away from now. question is, am i really really ready? seriously, i'm not ready..mentally, physically. heck, i haven't got the time to shop for baby stuff yet *sob sob sob* i really really need to stick with the newborn checklist this time.

tapi stroller, car seat, breast pump dah beli mase mega sale last 2 months :) *suke suke* sangat determine nih nak didik anak pasal safety since baby lagi. baby cot not yet. apparels baru ade 3 sets. diapers not yet. toiletries not yet. aish...looks like there are a lot more to go...we've bought single bed for our middle room. for preparation my grandma staying over during my confinement period. but the house is yet to be kemas. suddenly panic sebab i still have a lot more to do huhu...

i haven't had the chance to enrol in any antenatal class. but i'm lucky as my grandma is a kampung midwife and my MIL is a nurse. so that took care of my confinement items & antenatal class hehe. probably will deliver at tropicana. still under the care of dr. surinder. costs a bomb to us. and a year of savings. but i think its all worth it. it better be...

and honestly, i haven't done much research or reading about pregnancy or motherhood. all i did for the past 7 months was to just go with the flow and have a first hand experience on everything.

Ya Allah, permudahkanlah segala urusanku nanti...

2010-10-06T20:24:00.000+08:00

ptg ni saya rasa sedih sangat-sangat...
despite baru graduate dari course the 7 habits of highly effective people...
nak tau sebab ape???
sebab saya dah tak muat nak pakai baju ibu kesayangan saya *sobsobsob*
selama ni songlap baju mak je kalo kat umah puchong
tapi akhirnya saya terpaksa mengalah dengan diri sendiri
dan start shopping baju besar-besar uth diri sendiri
yang hanya akan dipakai selama 2 bulan lebih aje
pastu dah bole bungkus masuk dlm beg
kemudian korek balek 2-3 thn akan dtg plak

ade tak sesapa sudi nak pinjamkan saya baju perut kembung mereka?
sebab saya tgk baju-baju kat pasaran macam tak secantik baju orang perut kempis la...

Paradigm Shift

2010-10-05T19:19:00.000+08:00

If you want small changes, work on your behavior; if you want quantum-leap changes, work on your paradigms.

--Stephen R. Covey

caca-merba....

2010-09-28T03:09:00.000+08:00

it's almost 3am and here i am in front of the laptop terkebil-kebil dunno what to do. went to bed around 9-ish. terjaga around 2am as i couldn't manage to find the best position to sleep. pusing sini tak kene. pusing sane perut senget berat sebelah. telentang sakit tulang belakang. padahal dah ampu dengan extra pillows. takpe la...ni prektis utk berjaga malam di kendian hari nanti kot.

now, i'm easily penat. dan semput sesak nafas. sorry kepada semua jemputan open house & weddings. it is just not the right time for me to go. kalo sebelah rumah i can show my face 10-20mins. if it requires car trip for more than 20mins, i would have to pass. people predicts i would go to labor earlier than i should. tengok perut pon macam dah jatuh ke bawah sket. baby's position pon dah always kepala di bawah. honestly, i'm not ready yet for this little one. i mean in terms of her clothing & other tools. blom terbuka hati nak pegi membeli-belah. tapi all the big big things dah complete. names? talking about names...there is only 1 name that we have thought of. kalo ditakdirkan keluarnya dua...or keluarnya yang perlu pakai warna biru, boy i'm so in trouble!

ok, my choki needs my attention. she's growing so fast her true skin color is becoming more obvious. she's cuter by day even one of the kucing jantan at this housing area has been eyeing for her. tunggu mase je nak ngap! and she is becoming more clingy by day. selalu nak diusap-usap di belai-belai. and she's now into her 6months...

you touch (with effort) & you go....

2010-09-23T22:05:00.000+08:00

dulu saya tak kesah lalu di lorong touch & go. seat kereta saya tak tenggelam. agak tinggi. jadi saya tak perlukan usaha yang lebih untuk menjulurkan tangan yang pendek ini ke arah mesin touch & go. tapi sejak menggunakan kereta seat tenggelam nih...tiap kali lalu kat lorong touch & go, mesti tercalar sedikit bumper hadapan. dek kerana saya perlu terlalu dekatkan kereta dengan mesin touch & go supaya saya tak perlu tarik hand brake dan jongketkan bontot panjangkan tangan.agaknya hubby dah bosan asyik kene anta touch-up bumper depan, dia belikan saya smart tag haha. gila itu adalah perlian paling sinis pernah saya terima haha. syok smart tag. tak perlu buka tingkap. tak perlu beratur panjang-panjang.

tapi kadang-kadang kene gak guna lorong touch & go. kalo masa nak cepat dan lorong smart tag terlalu panjang. seriously, saya sungguh tak paham dengan design mesin touch & go tuh. nape la perlu dilekatkan ke dinding tol booth sebegitu rupa. sampai pengguna terutama yang berbadan kecik mcm saya ni terpaksa memanjangkan badan. sakit tau boleh tergeliat pinggang. nape la takde orang nak come out dgn design yang senonoh sket mcm terkeluar sedikit ke hadapan ke. mudah utk org2 seperti saya nak touch. takde ke engineer yang kreatif bole hasilkan design yang innovative sket? dok gitu aje design nye dr mase mula-mula launch sampai la ke skang. aish...bila la org msia ni nak jadi inovatif?

Big happy family....

2010-09-13T11:03:00.000+08:00

this is my big happy family...not so big as dad have 4 siblings only..13 cousins so far...4 of which are married with 5 nephews, 3 nieces. and i can name each and everyone of us by names (or at least nick names)

and this is hubby's big happy family...very big even hubby won't be able to name each and everyone of them hehe...

and i love being in a big happy family :)

Future PM's of Malaysia

2010-09-13T10:40:00.000+08:00

l-r: Firhad, Rifqi, Nafis, Naqib, Firman

It's Eid time!!!

2010-09-09T12:13:00.000+08:00

May Eid brings abundant joy & happiness to you & your family!!

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bila dah penat mengelenyor....

2010-07-14T21:53:00.000+08:00

inilah hasilnya...

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terbungkang depan pintu masuk umah...

mula-mula segan nak berpelukan...

pastu si anak mulakan langkah pertama...

pastu memang takde segan silu dah...

waaahhh...lamenye...

2010-07-03T12:57:00.000+08:00

saya menyepi diri. telah kehilangan minat untuk terus menulis keskeskes....saya tidak punya akses internet di ofis. balek umah dah terus penat dan tertido sehingga pagi. facebook jarang dijenguk. rasanya hubby yang baru beberapa bulan join facebook lg cekap dari saya hehehe....

a lot had happened. mostly great things. got news that i still don't officially share it with the people of the world. i dunno. i have been a bit sceptical lately about sharing everything here. i mean...it just weirdly creepy to think that people that i don't know personally actually knows a lot about me just by reading my blog. heck...hubby knows me thru this blog even before we got to know each other officially haha. yup, dia sememangnya pemuja rahsia saya dahulu.

anyhow, work is ok. life is great. but financially not ok haha. well, sememangnya duit senantiasa akan rasa tak cukup kan eventho gaji sebulan rm40k. not that my gaji is rm40k monthly. i have to have at least rm300 monthly for the check-up. last month, it costed us almost rm900 for the whole check-up. pheww!! but we decided to continue seeing dr. surinder as we feel very comfortable with him. it is worth all the thousands of money that we have and will spend in the next 5 months or maybe more.

ok, can't wait for the WC to finish. so i can have the tv all to myself back haha. cukup la sebulan bertolak-ansur secara diam dengan hubby. melayan WC bersama-sama. but it was interesting btw. oh and i miss traveling. last week we went to Kuantan with my parents. man...it was a very stressful journey for me in the car. this position sakit bontot. that position sakit pinggang. terus menjadi manusia tidak bersyukur kerana berdoa supaya dipercepatkan bulan December. mandi pool pon tak dapat kerna tiada outfit yang sesuai. next week ke a famosa. sekali lagi terpaksa melupakan hasrat mandi pool kerana tiada outfit :( oh agak-agak bole tak terbang sahaja ke melaka? hehehe....

jom...nak prepare lunch untuk hubby tercinta. kesian dia dah berhempas pulas membersihkan toilet tadi keskeskes...

New addition to our family...

2010-05-15T10:58:00.001+08:00

meet Choki...the newest addition to our little family...
DOB: Apr 8, 2010

Choki grows so fast she is now a very active kitten. and poo poo a lot too!!She is the only kitten. So her mom is her playmate.

And she is now the only princess of the house. and she's proud of it!see, tido pon nak kene letak atas bantal. mengada!

weekend well spent

2010-04-05T22:24:00.001+08:00

My weekend was well spent.

Saturday I attended the pertandingan manik piala ftimdc at dewan tun rahah. Didn’t participate in the pertandingan. I was there just to observe. Maybe I’ll join next year hehe. Went there with Ana. Met a lot of beaders. Only a few familiar faces. I think I need to do the facebook networking to broaden my circle of friends.

bersama Pn RJ yang di admire sume beaders...

Sunday was a day full of infinite adrenalin rush. Got the corporate suite pass to watch F1. thanks to dearest mom and her big network connection. Love u mom!! Next year I wanna go again ye? Hehehe…anyhow, our suite was just across Webber’s & Vettel’s pit. Lunch and high tea provided and hubby and I were surrounded by big names from the automotive industry. Anyhow, watching the race from inside the glass was no fun. You didn’t get the experience of gegendang & whole body bergetar while the cars passes you by. So hubby and I went out to the open seating area. Oh man…I love it! The sound. The feeling. The crowd. The drivers. The starting point. Got to see Hamilton, Button, Schumacher, Webber, Vettel do their pit stop. Too bad Schumacher was out in the earlier laps. But kudos to the Lotus F1 team for their performance. Can I be one of the gadis litar next year? I wanna be the one holding umbrella for Vettel or Webber hehehe. Or can I be one of the lucky kiddos who got the chance to ask a question to the drivers? If chosen, what would my golden question be like? Anyhow, enjoy some of the not-so-beautiful pictures taken by my amateur set of hands

us outside...

view from the corporate suite...

the winners' pit area

the lucky kids interview the drivers

the start of the adrenalin rush...

Hamilton making the stop

Schumacher making the stop before he was out

prize giving ceremony by our PM

p/s: i will upload a video once i have more free time :)

Dear Allah....

2010-03-23T06:56:00.000+08:00

hubby's going under the knive this morning due to this thing.
and i couldn't be there for him *sob sob*
i felt like a terrible wife

Dear Allah, please protect my hubby....

does anyone miss me???

2010-03-16T21:48:00.000+08:00

i bet not haha. sangat-sangat malas to update the blog eventho i have some serious point that need to be shared. especially my take on MLM pyramid scheme. i can't access the internet at work. and by the time i reached home, i was too tired to even change into my pyjamas. let alone to check my emails. so i'll continue doing the update whenever i felt like it. maybe over the weekend yeh??

anyhow, to aisyah samsudin & farah nadz, congratulations on the arrival of your bundle of joy!!

2010-02-24T21:47:00.000+08:00

OMG!!! it felt like ages since i last online...arghh!!! never thought this new job will drench my energy out. i mean, after more than 3 years, i finally get to taste the not-so-sweetness of the morning traffic. crazeyhh!!! i just don't know how did u guys do that. before, i need only 8mins to arrive to work. but now, i go out at 6:45AM and only arrive at work around 8AM. bluerghh!! oh yeah, i've start working with the american company. yeay!!! better environment. better management. better food court. and i hope better future since i started as a senior position. yeay!!!

OMG OMG it's almost 10PM and i should be landing on my bed by now. no. not landing. but already sleep soundly like a baby. see?? i'm getting older!!! huhuhu....

till i have the time to go online again...peace out folks!!

Ultimate MangoSteam baybeh!!!

2010-02-18T19:05:00.002+08:00

so i found out my baby brother (who obviously not a baby anymore!!) did an awesome project alongside his team mates. gwe btol-btol rasa kagum & terharu *sob sob* dah besau rupanya adik aku yang sorang ini hahaha....

check out these chef-in-the-making in action here...MangoSteam

that's my bro, the one with the white cap

p/s: adik, ko hutang aku cheese cake lg!!!

me and frens acting a little crazy...

2010-02-16T11:25:00.000+08:00

at Green Box, AEON Bkt Tinggi last Wednesday...i had few of my close frens from workplace (now is ex-workplace) throwing me a farewell party...courtesy of ivan & kak aton...oh it was so much fun when you had your best buddies around you...goofing around...fooling around...the nite ended with a song dedication specially for me with 'My Way' and around-the-table dance routine with 'Cali Jodoh'.

p/s: hubby was M.I.A as he had other errands to do...bummer!!

k.e.ra.to.c.on.us

2010-02-08T15:01:00.000+08:00

ari ini kita akan belajar lagi satu health issue iaitu keratoconus.

What is keratoconus?

Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease in which the normally round cornea thins and begins to bulge into a cone-like shape. This cone shape deflects light as it enters the eye on its way to the light-sensitive retina, causing distorted vision. - All About Vision

Keratoconus (KC) is a progressive, noninflammatory, bilateral (butusually asymmetrical) disease of the cornea, characterized by paraxialstromal thinning that leads to corneal surface distortion. Visual lossoccurs primarily from irregular astigmatism and myopia and secondarilyfrom corneal scarring - eMedicine from WebMD

Keratoconus (from Greek: kerato- horn, cornea; and konos cone), is a degenerative disorder of the eye in which structural changes within the cornea cause it to thin and change to a more conical shape than its normal gradual curve - Wikipedia

Signs & Symptoms:
1. Minor blurring of vision at the early stage
2. Impaired visual acuity
3. Poor night vision
4. Photophobia
5. Eye itchiness
6. Monocular polyopia

What caused keratoconus?
New research suggests the weakening of the corneal tissue that leads to keratoconus may be due to an imbalance of enzymes within the cornea. This imbalance makes the cornea more susceptible to oxidative damage from compounds called free radicals, causing it to weaken and bulge forward.

Keratoconus treatment:
1. Eyeglasses or soft contact lenses (early stage)
2. Rigid gas permeable
3. "Piggybacking" contact lenses
4. Corneal inserts aka kera-ring (delay the needs to corneal transplant)
5. Corneal cross linking
6. Corneal transplant (last resort)

In Malaysia, the best consultation can be obtained from Tun Hussein Onn National Eye Specialist Hospital (THONEH).

dari wanita kepada wanita

2010-02-04T14:57:00.002+08:00

wahai wanita,

kamu pernah jatuh cinta tetapi kemudian kecewa atau dikecewakan? saya pernah. kecewa.

kamu pernah rasa lelaki itu adalah 'The One' tetapi sebenarnya adalah palsu? saya pernah.

kamu pernah putus cinta lantas meraung bertahun-tahun mengenangkan kegagalan itu? saya pernah.

kamu pernah terasa ingin membunuh diri setelah kecewa atau dikecewakan? saya pernah. hampir.

dan kamu pernah cuba untuk pulihkan keadaan di antara kamu dan dia? saya pernah.

well guess what girlfriends? saya bodoh. kamu juga bodoh jika jawapan kepada soalan ke-3 hingga ke-5 di atas adalah pernah. nasihat saya, jangan jadikan kegagalan itu sebagai alasan untuk anda downgrade kan diri anda.jadikan ia sebagai pengajaran supaya kamu lebih mahir handle the situation in the future. seriously, kalo kamu mengambil masa setahun 2 tahun untuk melupakan kisah lampau, itu adalah pembaziran. yang teramat sangat. bukan kah sepatutnya kamu di luar meraikan hidup kamu daripada terkurung dengan kisah lama? tak kesah la terkurung dari segi fizikal ataupon emosi. heck, saya pernah meraung-raung di telefon menyesali nasib saya. tapi does it change the situation? nope kan?

untuk mendapatkan 'The One', jangan terlalu berfikir. just let naluri kamu yang berfikir. jangan terlalu setkan kriteria tertentu. sebab kita tidak akan pernah tahu jikalau kriteria tersebut sebetulnya adalah apa yang Allah inginkan pada kita. heck, to tell you the truth, sampai sekarang saya tak pasti samada pasangan saya adalah 'The One'. yea dia menepati apa yang saya idamkan. tetapi selepas kami bersama, baru saya sedar semua itu ada pada dia. bukan sewaktu kami masih berkawan. alhamdulillah kerana dialah yang terbaik buat saya. dia juga sahabat baik saya yang terhebat.

carilah dia yang kamu selesa bersama. yang boleh menjadi teman berbicara kamu di kala sunyi. yang boleh berkongsi apa sahaja cerita. kalo kamu bersamanya di dalam kereta selama sejam, tapi hanya beberapa minit sahaja kamu mampu menjana idea untuk berbicara, my pick is kamu akan merasa cepat bosan dengan pasangan itu. itu salah satu tanda kamu berdua tidak compatible.

jangan terlalu mendesak untuk melangkah ke alam yang lebih advance. yakni perkahwinan. biarkan idea itu datang daripada dia. dia mungkin rasa terbeban kerana simpanan tidak cukup untuk menampung kamu. apa kata, kamu support dia dengan sesuatu supaya dia tidak akan rasa hanya dia yang perlu berusaha untuk perkahwinan (dari segi perbelanjaan). itu mungkin akan mengurangkan beban di kepala.

tidak salah untuk sesekali kelihatan bodoh di hadapan dia. biarkan dia merasa yang dia juga diperlukan. yang dia juga penting. jangan terlalu ego atau menunjukkan kita juga sama hebat. percayalah, ego dia sedikit sebanyak akan tercalar. jikalau perlu argumen untuk mencari kebenaran, jadikan argumen itu sebagai sesuatu yang sihat. yang akan menguntungkan kamu berdua. yang mana di akhirnya, kamu berdua mampu laugh it off dengan selamba.

dan yang penting sekali dan yang terakhir, jangan dan jangan tanamkan dalam diri kamu yang kamu inginkan seseorang sepertimana kawan kamu memilik seseorang hanya kerana kamu jeles melihat kebahagiaan mereka dan inginkan perkara yang sama terjadi pada kamu. kamu dan kawan kamu adalah dua makhluk Allah yang berbeza. dia punya ketentuan dari Allah sendiri. dan kamu juga punya ketentuan dari Allah sendiri.

p/s: semua di atas adalah coretan ikhlas dari hati saya. ia adalah pendapat saya. ia hasil dari pengalaman yang telah mematangkan saya. ia juga hadir kerana saya dipertemukan dengan dia yang banyak mengubah saya menjadi better.

hati tak keruan jiwa menjadi kacau bilau

2010-02-02T13:08:00.000+08:00

this is about my cat. my cute hyper-active black&white cat. yes, yang ini la...

my cat memang akan dibiarkan berkeliaran di luar rumah kecuali pada waktu makan dan if hubby and/or me ade kat umah. reason being: i want her to improve her social skills by mingling around with the rest of her habitat hahahaha. ok, aku rasa sangat cruel untuk mengurung kucing di dalam kandang atau di dalam rumah. i want her to taste her freedom. besides aku takmo rumah berbau hancing.

jadi routine dia adalah pagi seawal jam 6:30AM dah ketuk grill rumah seolah nak bagitau "hello, wake up people. i'm here and i need my food". well, not literally ketuk. she will sondol-sondol her kepala to the grill and make some noise. she will be in the house until we leave the house at 8AM for work. then in the evening, she will be waiting for us to come back from work. dia akan setia menyambut kepulangan kami di pintu pagar. she will stay in the house until hubby and i are ready for our bed. in between the time, dia akan meow meow sambil pusing-pusing kat pintu utama. itu tanda dia perlu keluar untuk do her no. 1 or no. 2 business. kalo weekend or if i'm not at work, she will stay inside most of the time. kadang-kadang temankan aku tido atas katil. our bed has become her bed too.just tepuk-tepuk the tilam a few time and she knows its nappy time. oh i rhyme!

yesterday, bile she came for her morning meal, hubby noticed that her feet were such a mess. we concluded she went 'merendek' inside the longkang. sebab lately ada kucing jantan warna kuning/oren dok meow meow at our house everytime my cat is inside. and when i opened the door, she would do the most manja 'purr' sound towards the male cat. ok moving on to her mess-up feet story. since we were late to work that morning, we thought ah well, she's a cat. she will groom her feet neatly. but in the evening, kaki dia masih sama. got dark grey-ish stains on her front legs. we tried to wash it away with water, tapi tak bole tanggal. of course, my cat tak duduk diam bila kene air. menggelupur almost cakar me and hubby. i tried to wipe her feet with wet cloth. pon tak come out the stain. i thot the stain samada cat or simen. but it smells oily. tak busuk so definitely bukan dari longkang. bila hubby cium, tetiba die cakap, "eh, mati kucing kite ni nanti. macam racun lalat je baunya". and i went huh?? terus menangis macam orang kehilangan anak. sedih ok bile fikir dia mungkin akan mati kene racun. then hubby nak sedapkan hati i. die cakap or maybe cat kot. "mane die bole mati kan. die kan ada 9 nyawa" sambil tease the cat. ah man...sedih gile ok!!

so skang tgh tak keruan ni memikirkan camne nak baikkan my cat. nak anta klinik ke? or nak try beli turpetine kot-kot bole bersihkan the dirt?

ahhh....please sesapa bole tolong. ANY SUGGESTION?? COZ I'M DESPERATE TO SEE MY CAT KEMBALI NORMAL. kesian dia suffer. dah tercabut-cabut dah bulu kaki dok mencabut selalu. kesian sangat!!!

sayonara adios cau cin ciau....

2010-02-01T11:00:00.001+08:00

tendered my resign letter last 2 weeks if not mistaken. had a blast moment with the immediate superior menyatakan ketidakpuasan hatiku. jap lagi the other boss plak wanted a neck-to-neck moment with me haha. ok aku suka exaggerate cerita supaya nampak menarik. hubby kate this is my only chance, my only shot to get to him. untuk clear up everything. mase tengah marah-marah last week, memang rasa nak sembur segala benda. almaklumla...aku kan verbal orangnya. takkan ade sesi tapis-menapis. tapi fikir-fikir balek, will there be any drastic changes to them kalo aku bukak mulut pon? who am i to bring differences to the company. kan kan kan?

ikutkan hati aku yang lembut ini, memang rasa kesian. sebab takde orang yang sesuai buat masa ini untuk gantikan aku. masa tak banyak untuk hand over semua kerja-kerja yang selama ini aku sahaja yang tahu. padan muka sape soh takde talent management! tapi kalo aku turutkan juga hati aku yang lembut ini, alamatnya tiap-tiap hari balek umah dengan bahu yang keras, tegang, stiff. pastu bad mood sampai hubby nak tegor pon takut-takut. ok another exaggeration haha.

haa...tak sabar nak sayonara kepada semua. tapi rasa sedih sebab kene independant la lpas ni di tempat baru sebab hubby tiada di sisi nak betulkan laptop, atau create access for me to some of the shared folder. atau keluar lunch-date bersama :(

eh, saya adalah produk sekolah hebat??

2010-01-26T21:24:00.003+08:00

hahaha...

eh saya bukan ketawakan Sekolah Seri Puteri yang terpilih sebagai 20 Sekolah Berprestasi Tinggi (SBT).

saya ketawakan diri saya yang poyo ini

bila dah tersenarai dalam 20 sekolah hebat, baru saya nak mengaku saya adalah produk SSP hehehe...
akak malu la dik!

sumber gambar: Berita Harian Online

edited dgn hodohnya by: MrsAkmal

anyway, tahniah kepada Kementerian Pendidikan kerana berjaya come out with another way untuk meningkatkan lagi mutu pendidikan malaysia *clap clap clap*

Antara kelebihan Sekolah Berprestasi Tinggi:
1. Pengetua/Guru besar diberi kuasa tambahan untuk menguruskan kurikulum, kewangan & kakitangan
2. Penilaian laporan tahunan berdasarkan Standard Kualiti Pendidikan Malaysia (SKPM) yang diubah suai
3. Mengambil staf berdasarkan prestasi pencapaian dan bukan kekananan

Sekolah-sekolah yang terpilih:
Sekolah berasrama penuh:
1. Sekolah Tun Fatimah (STF), Johor Bahru
2. Sekolah Datuk Abdul Razak (SDAR), Seremban
3. Kolej Melayu Kuala Kangsar (KMKK), Perak

4. Sekolah Seri Puteri, Cyberjaya

5. Sekolah Menengah Sultan Abdul Halim, Kedah
6. Kolej Tunku Kurshiah (TKC), Seremban
7. Kolej Islam Sultan Alam Shah, Klang
8. Sekolah Menengah Sains Tuanku Syed Putra, Perlis
9. Sekolah Sultan Alam Shah, Putrajaya
10. Sekolah Menengah Sains Muzaffar Syah , Melaka

Sekolah menengah harian:
1. Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Perempuan Sri Aman, Petaling Jaya
2. Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Aminuddin Baki, Kuala Lumpur
3. Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Sultanah Asma, Kedah
4. Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (P) St George, Pulau Pinang

Sekolah rendah:
1. Sekolah Kebangsaan Seri Bintang utara, Kuala Lumpur
2. Sekolah Kebangsaan Zainab (2) Kota Bharu, Kelantan
3. Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Tun Dr Ismail 1, Kuala Lumpur
4. Sekolah Convent Kota Taiping, Perak
5. Sekolah Kebangsaan Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur
6. Sekolah Kebangsaan Bandar Baru Uda 2, Johor Bahru

lagi berita: sini & sini & sini & sini & sini

cop, nape MRSM tiada dalam senarai ye? ke maktab tu kategori dia bukan sekolah?

rasa macam nak makan yong tau foo la... --> eh tetibe??

Ada apa dengan PCOS?

2010-01-26T10:23:00.001+08:00

remember this post about me being at Tropicana Medical Center? well, i have received a few concerns from dear friends and families. asking me about my well being. at first, i was so reluctant to share about the news. however, after much thought, i think with me sharing this will help a lot of people out there that has the same problem as mine.

my meeting with Dr. Surinder Singh sometimes last 2 weeks gave hubby and i some hopes. he was a very kind and thorough doctor. i like him purposely because he didn't hide anything from his patient. after a few abdomen & vaginal ultrasound scan, i was diagnosed with Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

PCOS is a problem in which women's hormones are out of balance. the signs or symptoms of this problems are: acne, weight gain & trouble losing weight, irregular period, fertility problem, miscarriage and depression. in my case, i suffered from weight gain, irregular period & trouble to get pregnant. my main concern was trouble to get pregnant. after the miss-abortion case last Aug 2008, hubby and i have been trying very hard TTC up to the point i almost gave up and stress about the whole TTC period. we tried clomiphene, premarin and several injections but to no avail. several blood tests and x-ray confirms that we have no problem TTC except my period cycle is not the average 28days cycle. mine varies from 28 to 33 days even with the help of clomiphene. so it is very hard to determine the exact time to TTC. and ovulation test kit never been any help to me. and my history of cysts contribute a lot to the fact that i'm having PCOS.

To TTC, Dr. Surinder gave us 3 options; (1) Laparoscopic ovarian drilling procedure, (2) IUI, and (3) IVF. option 2 requires us to have at least RM2,000 in hand per treatment and the success rate of pregnancy is only 30% with PCOS problem. option 3 requires us to have at least RM20,000 in hand per treatment and the success rate of pregnancy is only 60% with PCOS problem. option 1 requires us to have RM8,000 in hand for the procedure and the success rate of pregnancy is 70%. the best thing about option 1 are it eliminates the root cause of the problem and the procedure is covered by insurance. as much as i want to avoid any surgery, this is by far the best option for us.

and so, what is this laparoscopic ovarian drilling? it is a minor surgical treatment that is usually done through small incision (laparoscopy), with general anesthesia. Dr Surinder made 3 small incisions; one at my navel, one at the right side of my abdomen near the ovary (i think), and another one just above my cervix area (i think). they inflated my abdomen with a small amount of Co2 so that work can be done easily without damaging my internal organs. three procedures were done on me during this time of the surgery. (1) D&C procedure whereby my cervix area is washed and cleaned to eliminate any unwanted mucous. result: no abnormal or unwanted mucous. great. (2) Dye injection whereby to see if there is any blockage in my fallopian tube. result: no blockage. great. (3) the ovarian drilling. Dr Surinder made 9 holes each at both of my ovaries. this will help the hormones to enter the ovaries. result: no implication. great.

my own experience:

i was pushed into the OT at around 1:30PM 11/1/10. well, not literally push. i walked into the OT myself actually. The last thing i saw was the anesthesiologist poking my left hand and insert some kind of white fluid. i was hoping to see some JDs & Turks in action but there were non like them. pftt. ok result from too much of watching Scrubs. that time, the clock showed 1:40PM. the next thing i know, i was moaning with pain and shivering like there is no tomorrow at the recovery bay. the helpful Nurse Salmah had to cover my body with 3 layers of blanket. 3 layers i tell u!! clock showed it was 4:00PM. it took about 3-4mins for the painkiller to take effect before i dozed off again. and it was the longest period of my time. not able to move my body to sleep in a comfortable position. had to bite my upper lip to hold stand the after-effect pain until i hurt my upper lip. and couldn't say a word to my hubby or little sister. oh i felt so helpless. masa ni terfikir la betapa dugaan Allah itu hanya untuk hamba-hambanya yang terpilih. but surprisingly, i didn't cry. atta girl!! and i was discharged 3 days later. a week after, i came to TMC for follow-up and remove the stiches. Dr. Surinder also showed us the video of the operation. i didn't bring the video home tho. however managed to find a similar video in the net.

alhamdulillah, i'm recovering well. thank u hubby for ur endless support and love. thank u ma & abah for ur time. thank u angah & adik for ur support, visit and companionship. thank u MIL, FIL, SIL, BIL, nephews for ur visit. thank u friends for the visit. thank u all for the prayers and wishes :)

oh and i like TMC so much. it felt like home spending 2 nites alone. the food was awesome. tak langsung rasa mcm makanan hospital. no smell of medicine or whatsoever. and the facilities i could say a world-class one! i love it so much it makes me want to deliver my future baby(ies) there hahaha....

his and her bag, ready for the sleep-in

before: at the preparation unit

after: recuperating at recovering bay

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKEFEOy9O1s

I'm now PCOS-free!!! *inshaallah*

The Evolution of My Handphone...

2010-01-20T10:48:00.001+08:00

aku mula pandai memanipulasi hand phone right after my SPM. that was in 2000. tak beli sendiri pon h/p tersebut. songlap my mom's. masa tu h/p hanya untuk call & SMS function sahaja. Nokia 3210 kalo tak silap. gila paling latest and happening la masa tu haha.

then bila tengah buat persediaan nak ke US, abah bought me Nokia 3310. exactly like this picture. the color.

masa ni uish memang la jakun gile dengan h/p. boleh tukar-tukar ringtone *walaupon hanya monotone haha* pastu bole tukar-tukar gamba kat main screen tu hehe. uish nostalgic btol h/p zaman2 dulu nih.

pastu, bila kat US dulu, awal-awal memang la macam takde keperluan memakai h/p. call family pon pakai direct line kat hostel je. tapi bila dah start amek subject yang perlukan kerjasama antara kawan-kawan, mula la tercari h/p supaya senang nak call dorang untuk meeting. that time, register line phone kat US dorang bagi phone free. aku pakai Nokia 6230 kalo tak silap. warna silver.

pastu bile contract abes, tukar service provider lain. die bagi h/p sony ericsson plak.kalo tak silap model T630 rasanye.

mase ni h/p dah makin seronok. banyak additional function *walaupon aku hanya gunakan call/SMS function dari dulu* time ni kalo carik h/p, mesti akan carik yang network die bole cover Malaysia skali. sbb balek Msia bole unlock phone tu hehe.

pastu pakai la plak sony ericsson W series *W stands for Walkman*. time ni pakai W710. exactly like this picture. jakun sket masa tu sbb first time pakai walkman phone. siap bole kira fitness lg haha *tp tak pernah utilize pon*

pastu hubby terchenta hadiahkan W910 utk barang hantaran waktu pernikahan kami. warna merah. i like! time tu kira ini la h/p terhebat di pasaran haha. jumpe plak hubby yang sejak azali minat sony ericsson. memang berhabisan la die study features phone ni sebelom purchase.

dah 2 tahun pakai h/p ni. masih dalam keadaan yang baik. cuma perlu tukar housing je utk nampak baru hehe. banyak berjasa h/p ni terutama kalo kami sesat dan perlukan map sebagai rujukan. trus aje masuk opera mobile. *memang nak let go h/p ni skang. sape berminat, contact la saye ye*

on our 2nd anniversary, hubby dengan baik hati nye membelikan aku Sony Ericsson Xperia X1. *tq sayang!*

frankly speaking, aku hanya perlukan h/p utk call/SMS je. nak browse internet, aku lebih prefer pakai laptop di mana senang utk view everything in bigger screen. tapi sbb orang dah hadiahkan, terima sahaja lah. skang ni keje hubby dok godek2 h/p tu tambah any application yang patut. latest skali mlm td die tambah garmin gps apps hehe. so lpas ni kitorg akan ade pompuan yang guide utk ke mana-mana *tp aku fikir aku lebih pantas bertindak sbg live GPS hubby*.

antara function yang terdapat dlm X1 ini ialah:
* Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support plus HSDPA 7.2Mbps

* 3-inch 65K-color WVGA touchscreen

* Qualcomm MSM7200 528 Mhz CPU and 256 MB DDR SDRAM

* 3.15 MP auto focus camera with VGA video recording

* Four-row full QWERTY slide-out keyboard

* Wi-Fi and built-in GPS receiver with A-GPS * X-Panels interface

* Optical trackpad

* Exquisite and solid metallic body

* Standard miniUSB port and Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP
* microSD memory expansion
* FM radio with RDS
* 3.5mm standard audio jack
* MS Office Mobile document editor
* Opera 9.5 web browser
* Excellent video playback performance
* Superb audio quality

nak type sms pon best gak sbb ade QWERTY keyboard. pakai phone ni mcm rs pakai netbook yang sgt kecik. agak konfius jugak la di awal pemakaian. tapi lama-lama rasa best. dan yang paling syok, sambil aku menjahit, aku boleh pasang windows media player dengar lagu2 indie hahaha...

don't miss me while i'm away

2010-01-10T19:25:00.000+08:00

i will be away for 2 days *or even more* starting monday. this is where i will be spending my time with all the lovely hunk/ladies in scrubs *tetibe terbayang JD & Turk*

click on the picture and you will know what's the place called.

happy pon ada. cuak pon ada.

bila tanye hubby, ape die rasa. i thot he is going to answer 'risau'. tapi die dgn baik hati kata, 'i kesian dekat u'. oh my lovely suami. *rasa macam nak peluk cium dengan ketat*

oh, saya tidak perlukan sympathy or empathy dari anda.

saya hanya pinginkan kalian mendoakan supaya saya berjaya dalam pertarungan itu nanti.

atau lebih hebat, lawatan sambil belajar dari anda :)

moga-moga itu dapat memberikan saya lebih semangat

chaiyok chaiyok nisa!!

p/s: bila semuanya telah selesai, akan saya catatkan satu-persatu peristiwa ini untuk panduan semua

a very long weekend for us

2010-01-03T21:50:00.000+08:00

had days off straight from friday to monday

however did nothing to welcome 2010 except for watching movie with hubby dearest at home

i think i'm too old to go out and celebrate (actually i'm not comfortable being in crowded area)

went back to tapah on saturday for my cousin's wedding. congrats cousin!

today was well spent...on the bed actually haha...slept like there is no one's business

oh tomorrow the company said everyone must take a day off to send our children to school

for us without kids, tomorrow will be spent with settling the unsettled business

sewing project: beg telekung & cover sewing machine

2010-01-01T12:54:00.001+08:00

two more sewing projects completed to officiate the opening of 2010 haha....

1. beg telekung: to replace my kepam beg telekung dekat ofis. so next week i'll be showing off my handwork hehe

2. cover sewing machine: nak make sure my sewing machine is not covered with dust instead :)

and oh this is my sewing corner courtesy of hubby dearest *love u*

and here is my lil cute assistant...

siap grooming badan lagi atas kain aku...

selamat tahun baru anda semua!!!

p/s: i accidently bought 3 metres of fabric from IKEA recently. hence the same fabric to all my projects...at least few more to come hahaha...

tracing down the ancestors

2009-12-30T11:50:00.001+08:00

i wasn't aware of my root before. all i knew was my dad is a javanese and my paternal grandparents have been in Malaysia for God knows how long. not getting the chance to meet my late great grandparents top up to the grey area of my ancestry. i have no idea which part of Indonesia my ancestors came from. even i am not aware of the fact that i am the 4th generation of the late Tumiaton & Hj Md Nor family.

unlike hubby's family who even have their own big family tree and has the effort to reconcile the family in Malaysia and Indonesia. heck, they even have a yearly family gathering. which i find is a very interesting event as you get to meet more people from your own family.

but recently, thanks to my uncle, our family in Malaysia managed to track down our other family members in Indonesia. and he came out with our own version of family tree. and, last weekend mark a history in my calendar as i get to meet my auntie for the first time ever in my life. she's from Dumai visiting her daughter in Batu Pahat.

turned out, my paternal grandmother's dad was the eldest brother to my late paternal grandfather's mom. you get the picture, no? i know, it's that complicated. they married relatives and so it was the style those days. my ancestors were from Pacitan Regency located in the East Java province. my late great grandfather was a rich man those day. so he travelled a lot to and forth Malaysia-Indonesia. two of my late grandfather's sibling were born in Indonesia and the rest were born in Malaysia, including my late grandfather. hence, some of my relatives are currently living in the Riau province. my late grandfather had seven siblings (if i'm not mistaken).

if time premitted, i'll put up my family tree up here. meanwhile, enjoy this picture of our small family gathering.

that's my aunt from Dumai (in green baju kurung)

my uncle (in white) filling up the family tree of their family

the younger generations

so much to say, yet so damn lazy to compose nicely

2009-12-29T11:11:00.001+08:00

hence i will do it chedet style ;)

felt so refreshed after the jogging session yesterday. need to put this on my new resolutions.
found out my ancestors were from Riau, Sumatera
2009 is coming to its end. i can't remember my resolutions haha. or is there any?
not much traveling done but the big one would be Perth
haven't been good to my faith. hence this has been on top of my list of new resolutions
managed to fulfill my responsibility by paying the zakat pendapatan to LZS
closed down unnecessary credit card. hence less hutang and more savings. yeay!
shed a few kgs and had to korek my old clothes in the store hehe

2010 will be full with sewing activities. curtains, tablecloth, begs, pyjama etc. oh i'm so excited!
2nd wedding anniversary is just 2 weeks away. can't believe how time flies by so fast
new resolutions include more sujud to The Creator The Almighty & paying zakat pendapatan monthly
also start savings for Umrah & Hajj inshaallah
hopefully to add on new family member (or members perhaps?)
jogging session is to be actively carried out in 2010 (hahaha will see)
oh the 10yr gathering planning not to forget
and more to come in 2010
nanti la later sambung lagi. rite now need to force myself to complete my works.

p/s: dah bayar zakat pendapatan, zakat emas, zakat perniagaan etc?? jangan pula sibuk menjaja ke sana ke sini gaji berbelas berpuluh ribu sebulan tapi tanggungjawab sebagai seorang muslim lupa nak ditunaikan. masih ada 2 hari lagi. additional kaunter zakat pon dibuka sepanjang dec ini. go go go!! you'll get freebies too. that's what i heard. i didn't get mine tho as paid thru online.

i'm staying in the world's No. 5 friendliest country

2009-12-26T08:26:00.000+08:00

yup you read me right. Malaysia has been voted as the No. 5 friendliest country in the world.

you can read it here and here and here for more.

now tell me. are you proud to be a Malaysian??

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2009-12-23T10:41:00.001+08:00

my h/p that i've been using for almost 2 yrs now (since i gotmarried) the one given by hubby dearest as mas kahwin suddenly turnedit back on me. all the receive/cancel/delete buttons are notfunctioning at all. so i can't receive or reject any call. i can'tdelete any info. and the spare h/p at home is in a bad condition. soi've to be very careful with it. argh where can i fork out $$$!!! *sigh* mybonus has gone to paying for zakat pendapatan and put into savingsaccount. sayang la plak nak gunakan savings for new h/p.

things are not going so smoothly for me lately. turned out my biggest wish hasn't come in realize yet. have been waiting for it for more than a year now. apparently my prayers aren't enough. apparently my effort has been put to waste.

as if that is not enough for me, my personal doctor announced that she is retiring at the end of the year *sigh* why wouldn't she told me earlier. she suggested that i go to damansara for my follow-up. that means more late arrival to office or even more annual leave needed *sigh* not a good thing for me as the stupid boss will use this reason to cut on my bonus *another sigh*

*loud sigh before i end this entry*

lucky i always have my bestfriend by my side all the time. man, thank u for lending me your shoulder. thank u for your hugs n kisses. love u a lot mrakmal!

my very first sewing project: make-up bag

2009-12-22T23:21:00.002+08:00

my hands were very itchy tonite so i decided to give the sewing machine a try hehe. yup baru nak start godek2 the machine. decided to make a simple project: make-up bag.

so here is the outcome...

i'm not 100% satisfied with the outcome. the zipper part was the hardest for me. need more practice on this. and my hands were still shaking and keras macam kayu. well...a good start for a person who never knew how to use a sewing machine before, right?

my wishes came true

2009-12-19T08:34:00.003+08:00

remember this post about my wish list? apparently hubby loves me so much he decided to present me with earlier 2nd anniversary gifts :)

so i was contemplating on which model of sewing machine to buy. i even post a promotion from this company in my previous post.we went to the max extend of going to bdr damai perdana to search for LSN. we even got lost along our journey as we both were not very familiar with Cheras/Balakong area. the indian salesman was very helpful in attending to all my questions. he even kindly showed or taught me how to use the machine. i settled for Brother XL-2630. i was told this machine is suitable for beginners. just like me.

sewing machine wish #1 came true

so one wish came true. and then remember how i so wanted to have my own collection of sewing books?well gues what. i managed to stock myself up with 5 books after going thru hassle of visiting one bookshop after another.

DIY sewing project books wish #2 came true

from the sifu

my fav!!

sewing corner wish #3 came true and hubby also made me a small sewing corner in the middle room for me to practice my hand & foot work :) he bought me this cute study table eventho i insisted on using the kitchen table that we already had in the store room. see, i told you he loves me so much :p

and all i'm left with is the crash course. was thinking of learning it from my aunt, Ibu Aton or enroll myself with FTIMdc. hmm...that i shall start to plan from now.

oh i'm a happy bee and i shall start making myself busy just like a queen bee. there's so much thing i want to do starting with the curtains.

~la la la la la la~

opps...dearest hubby, thank you very much for your support (and the money hehe). i love you!!

kali ke-2 friday cuti

2009-12-17T14:47:00.000+08:00

esok adalah friday ke-2 cuti utk bulan Dec. yeay!! ni yang seronoknya keje kat selangor ni. dapat cuti aje keje nya. ape ek nak buat long weekend ni? nak jln pon, hubby mcm dah ban aku dr berjln *sedih* last week spent masa kat bookshop hehehe. this week pon mcm rs nak tabur duit kat bookshop lg la. almaklumla kan. 2009 dah nak abes. kalo tak beli buku byk2, rugi woo tak buat tax exemption ;) ni yg skang tgh pulun beli buku byk2 buat semak umah.

eh inciktaktaopape jd follower saya la hahaha. weh..bile mau buat cheese tart ini? oh 1 lg, aku butuhkan pertolongan ko utk prepare chicken chop keskeskes

Calling all Sohabat9600 girls...

2009-12-11T09:09:00.003+08:00

To all Sohabat9600 girls;

come and check out our official pit stop to keep us updated with the latest news regarding our 10th anniversary gathering.

we need your vote for the amount that you are willing to pay for this gathering (amount inclusive everything for Sohabat9600 ye)

also, please give me your current contact no. and email address/home address for the purpose of updating our database. Shoot the info to either ainunnisa[at]yahoo.com or my facebook (search Nisa Ahmad-Yasir if you are not on my friend list yet)

please please please spread the news to others as we need all of us to attend it if possible. the more the merrier righttt?? use your email. use your facebook. use your blog. use whatever that you can ye!! :)

promosi kembali lagi!!!

2009-12-10T13:34:00.000+08:00

yeah!!! electrical promotion dekat The Company is back. same old same old items. ape ek nak beli this time? rsnye mcm dah lengkap kat umah tuh. smart electric kettle pon ok gak kan. hubby mencadangkan lcd tv utk bedroom kami. bukan utk menonton tv. tapi utk main game sementara nak tunggu rasa mengantuk. trus aku kate, jgn mengada!! haha sbb die je yg bole guna tv tu. mottainai ne...

special gift dengar2 cite dapat monday depan. pastu khamis nye plak dapat gaji. oh macam double je income bulan ini. alhamdulillah. tapi jenuh korek2 kat sume orang bape management willing to give us. no one has the answer yet. or they were made to keep their mouth shut. hmm...takpe la. janji orang dah bagi SG pon dah ok kan. kami predict selepas distribute slip SG, trus HR akan terima banyak resign letter. haha...

ok, nisa nak sambung buat line balance *boring!!*

Its budget time again!!

2009-12-04T20:04:00.000+08:00

and here i am still stuck with the office work *well, literally now i'm taking my 5mins rest* not in the office tho. decided to bring the work home. oh yeah! suddenly nisa is so rajin to do her work. how unlucky of me to have do the company budget twice a year when other people have the luxury of doing theirs once a year. semiconductor business is so full of drama you know. today they say white. the next day it suddenly change to black. aiya!! and here i am merapu when i should be doing my work

syoh syoh nisa. gambarimashio!!!

followers

2009-12-04T17:44:00.001+08:00

dulu, saya tak letak follower button kat blog ni sebab saya rasa takde orang kot nak follow blog saya haha. sebab memang niat saya blog utk personal diary la lebih kurang. bukan untuk beritahu semua orang tentang aktiviti saya setiap saat.

pastu baru-baru ni saya perasan bila bukak dashboard, dah ade 1 follower. tapi bile klik, tak muncul plak sape orang tuh. so saya assume die follow blog saya secara private kot *ke suami saya sendiri sebenarnya yang jadi secret follower saya? haha*

pastu hari ni saya tengok, dah ade 2 followers. mak suka nyah!! bila klik tgk, eh ihsan rupanye. hi ihsan!! *waving hands at ihsan* btw loves your pictures. i meant gamba2 yang u snap la haha

haha tak sangka ade orang nak follow what i write ;) sebab i sendiri ngaku dan perasan i'm sucks at writing u see. when i talk, i talk straight to the point. other people might need 10 mins to finally bring you to the right point. but i just simply go to you and say a single sentence which contains everything haha. paham tak? *garu kepala*

thank u very much! and with that, i decided to add the follower button to my sidebar. mane la tau kan kot2 bertambah lagi *well...walaupon daku tau itu adalah sesuatu yang mustahil* tapi lagi syok kalo blog manik i bertambah followers. dan bertambah orders haha walaupon berat hati ini untuk menjahit dek kekangan masa hohoho

bold statement

2009-12-03T14:33:00.001+08:00

SAYA LETIH SANGAT

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p/s: darling i'm in desperate need of your comfort hug. can i borrow your shoulder to cry on?

E Numbers

2009-12-02T21:17:00.000+08:00

this keropok udang rota as picture above used to be my favorite. of course i have to curi-curi makan as abah strictly ban his kids from eating jajan. so today i received a forwarded email saying the ingredient of E110 inside the keropok is non-halal because it contains pig fat. i've never take any forwarded email so serious because i know the sender is just merely sending the email without checking on the rightness of it. but with this kind of email get me curious because it has got something to do with halal issue. ok but i'm a bit confuse sebab on the keropok itself has halal sign and yet this person claims that it contains pig fat. hmm...time for some studying. so i go online to check on the status of E110 (Sunset Yellow FCF).

well guess what i found here?? E110 is indeed halal because it comes from the source of synthetic or chemical. damn you people yang suka forward2 email. do your study dulu la!!

anyway, this website is very useful. go check it out y'all.

wishlist

2009-11-30T17:23:00.002+08:00

my current wishlist for Christmas (boleh tak?) are:

sewing machine. any brand would do for me. but of course quality itu penting. and i need a sewing machine for beginners. i plan to use it for my baju kurung, hubby's baju melayu, pillow/sofa case, langsir, quilt et cetera.

company nih tengah buat promotion mesin jahit

DIY sewing project books. if ikut hubby, he would say just browse the internet and print out the tutorials. but i love collecting books. and i love the feeling when i get to touch the books hehe.

sewing corner. or even better a designated sewing room for myself. hehe. just like these pictures.

laptop. ok this has got nothing to do with the sewing. i need it in between my sewing time and relaxing time. hehe. wouldn't it be great if i could take a short break from sewing and go surfing the internet. hmm??

Satellite M500 ni syok gak.

sewing crash courses. if dapat enrol dalam kursus from Epal pon ok kan. tapi ade ke masanye ek?

more time to bead/sew. hehe. i'm currently strucked with the 'L' syndrome. the LAZY syndrome. huhu.

a very sad view of bad parenting

2009-11-23T15:05:00.001+08:00

we were having our usual dinner of mee jawa and sate at our usual eat-out place at Sijangkang when i saw a family of four sitting behind our table. the mom was holding a newborn baby. like 1month or 2months old baby the max. their first child, i suspect is about 2yrs old sat next to the daddy. oh a very cute family, i thot to myself. after a while, i smell cigarette being lit up behind me. so i turned around and saw the daddy was happily puffing his cigarette in front of his 2 little children.

and now from a cute family, i saw disaster. danger. how can a man puff a cigarette in front of the little baby? oh i so pity the baby. he might grow up as a smoker due to his dad's care-less mind. or even worst, he might develop some kind of disease associated with cigarette smoke.

people, please have some sense in you!!

my dad is a smoker. but i'm thankful he never lit his cigarette in front of us eversince i was a kid.

my hubby is a non-smoker. this i'm so thankful for that's the no.1 criteria that i search in a husband.

to all the smokers out there...here's a message for you...

have you heard/read about dabbawalla?

2009-11-20T15:52:00.001+08:00

i was first introduced to the word dabbawalla by a trainer in a training that i went yesterday. he roughly explained the business of dabbawalla and how great they perform everyday without any mistake. anyone of you have heard/read about dabbawalla? if i'm not mistaken, a documentary about them was done by BBC some years ago.

in Hindi, dabba means lunch box and walla means person. hence, dabbawalla means lunch box person. a dabbawalla is a person in Mumbai who works in a very unique organization or service industry whose primary business is delivering freshly cook lunch in a lunch box at customers (mainly office goers) at their doorsteps on time.this service was originated way back in the 1880. in 1956, a charitable trust was registered under the name of Nutan Mumbai Tiffin Box Suppliers Trust.

transportation use by the dabbawallas to deliver the dabbas include train, bicycle, and even walking. the service is uninterrupted even on the days of extreme weather, such as Mumbai's characteristic monsoons

according to a recent survey, there is only one mistake in every 6,000,000 deliveries. which if you know, equivalent to a Six Sigma rating!! and to add to the wow-some, no advance technology is used in the service except for coding system. wow!! even Microsoft is amazed with their system.

ok i'm still amazed by the fact how they manage their organization without fail and could do better than a Six Sigma rating!!

go search for dabbawalla and you'll learn more about them. or go find the BBC documentary on them.

A dabbawalla in action

the coding system

the process flow

last 2 pictures credit to Infinite Information

from Cherating with l.o.v.e

2009-11-17T15:33:00.004+08:00

we arrived jengka for rahmah-chan's wedding around 2:30PM. orang dah siap2 nak lipat khemah dah haha. geng sohabat pon dah nak gerak balek ke kl. dah kol 12 baru nak gerak dr kl. gaya mcm nak gi wedding kat damansara je hehe. yang sedihnya, i left my camera in the car. so no pic with rahmah-chan *sob sob* tp dlm camera cameraman die ade inshaallah...

anyway, cherating trip was ok. we stayed at Holiday Villa. the chalet was ok. no bath tub for me to rendam-rendam. but has 2 big swimming pools to justify it hehe. breakfast was ok. the normal typical breakfast at standard malaysia hotel. the beach was not ok. tak menarik untuk mandi-manda. we were charged rm40 for dinner at one of the local restaurant along the Jln Kemaman. not delicious high price. that Jln Kemaman was very scary. big lorries travel very fast. kereta-kereta potong-memotong tanpa rasa takut.

oh hubby got the chance to revisit his alma mater; MRSM Kuantan.

ok i'll leave you with a couple of pictures.

what i learnt today at work

2009-11-13T15:31:00.001+08:00

no point (useless) of arguing with shallow-minded person eventho you are WELL-EQUIPPED with all the facts & figures. you might just stay away from the discussion and directly bring the facts & figures to a better person who has better mind & thinking. seriously it is just a waste of time.
The Boss will delegate his (tedious & stupid) work to you if they think they can't perform up to the (stupid) requirement. that way, in case anything happen, all the 5 fingers will be pointing directly to you. yup, i had this moment more than once just for this week alone. baik je la trus nominate aku jadi The Boss.

so, what did you learnt at work today?

siapa dia bertha hertogh?

2009-11-13T15:22:00.001+08:00

Bertha Hertogh (dikenali juga sebagai Natrah @ Nadra Maarof) pernah mencetuskan fenomena yang besar di Tanah Melayu sekitar tahun 1950. Jujurnya, aku tidak pernah tahu akan kewujudan Natrah sehingga lah berita kematian beliau pada Julai 2009 terpampang di akhbar tempatan. Terus aku google Natrah dan berjaya mendapatkan beberapa maklumat mengenai beliau. Kisah hidup beliau yang tragik amat menyentuh hati aku untuk terus belajar tentang Natrah.

Picture Source

lebih lanjut tentang Natrah di sini:

1. Nadra Tragedy

2. Natrah Suatu Sejarah

Bermula 30 Nov sehingga 9 Dis, pementasan teater Natrah akan berlangsung di Istana Budaya di bawah kelolaan sutradara Erma Fatima. Amat teruja untuk menonton dek kerana Maya Karin dan Remy Ishak dipilih sebagai tunjang utama pementasan. Jom kita pergi beramai-ramai.

OMG tak sabar actually nak tengok my adam hassan my tengku haidar!!! hahaha...
p/s: jgn lupe tengok Nur Kasih mlm ni :)

(An)Other Weekend Getaway

2009-11-12T09:59:00.001+08:00

will be attending rahmah-chan's wedding this weekend at Jengka, Pahang. and we will spend the night at Cherating. orang kate sambil menyelam minum air la kan. wedding pon dapat attend. bercuti pon dapat. hehe.

hubby and i are not familiar with the east coast. and since the last time i was in Cherating was more than 15yrs ago, i have no idea of what to expect. ok a few questions:

1. how long is the journey from KL - Jengka?

2. how far is Cherating from Jengka?

3. what to do in Cherating?

4. which road to take? the karak highway, then??

and since this is the first time we will drive our cute-sy myvi for a long journey, i was a bit sceptical. if honda city, i'm very sure it will definitely be a smooth run. but with myvi, boleh ke die daki highway karak tu? haha...ok nisa, pls have faith in your cute-sy myvi. pretty pls!

i have KPIs to monitor...

2009-11-06T14:39:00.003+08:00

i had my 'sweet' time with The Boss yesterday discussing about my previous half-yearly KPI achievements and current half-yearly KPI plan. this KPI achievements will be the benchmark that determines staff's half-yearly bonus & yearly increment. i am assigned to do another six sigma project *sigh*. the savings need to be realized by Jan '10. which is like 2 more months to go.

*knocking my head hard to the door*

see, i'm the only staff in my section. all the investment work will be handled by me alone. so having this project included under my KPI is already a burden. Dec is coming soon. which means i'll be busy preparing investment budget for The Company for the next 3-4 years. and i only have a set of hand. not two. not three. on top of that, i was asked to lead another project. this time the IE project *sigh* i do not know if i can handle the ever-increasing workload.

Dear God, please give me the strength to face The annoying Boss

Perth Trip Oct 2009: Day 5

2009-11-05T10:20:00.006+08:00

Day 5: 19 Oct 09

Drove 2hrs up towards Lancelin Sand Dunes for some sand-boarding experience. we were the only people at the sand-boarding area. got the whole place to ourselves. yeehaa!! sand-boarding was fun. going down the massive 45 degree angle dunes was uber-fun! going up is no uber-fun. penat gile nak mendaki bukit pasir halus tuh. a warning to all of you who plan to do this activity. when going down the slope, try not to scream your heart out (read: open your mouth too wide). else, all the sands will be flying right into your mouth. free-free je makan pasir.

then, we went for fish n chip lunch at local restaurant. Lancelin is kind of dead town during the weekdays. but i bet on weekends, the town will be full of crowd.

after enjoying our day at the sandy area, we went back to our apartment and get ready for dinner. dinner at Conca’s cafe. yummylicious chilli mussels with seafood pasta, margarita cheese pizza and garlic bread. a must-try menu at this restaurant is the chilli mussels. sangat syok sampai aku carik resipi utk buat chilli mussels di rumah haha.

then we went up to King’s Park for some night photography action pack. it was freezing cold and i almost had a brilliant idea to just ditch the session hehe. but boy i was glad i joined the rest of the group. night view from King’s Park is awesome!!

went back to our apartment and headed straight to bed. letih seharian main pasir!

Day 6: 20 Oct 09

Our Air Asia X flight back to KUL is at 6:30AM in the morning. sayonara Perth! i will surely gonna miss you!

this is our ride for the entire Perth trip. loves it and am thinking of getting one haha

spaghetti with mussels in tomato sauce

chilli mussels & cheese pizza

ok this is it from me on the Perth trip report. frankly speaking, i am hoping to come back to Perth one day. some day.

i'm in love with a girl named tammy

2009-11-04T13:19:00.002+08:00

she has been with me since early october. it’s only been a month since we are together. yet i’ve developed much love towards her. i will wait anxiously for the clock to strike to 5:30PM coz i know she will be waiting for me at home by then. i hug and kiss her whenever i can. i now spend more time with her than hubby. she sleeps with me during the weekends. whenever she gave me that cute look, my heart melts away.

she’s my tammy...my dearest tammy...

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p/s: credits should go to hubby dearest for he loves cats so much and the feeling somehow grow in me

refreshing...

2009-11-01T20:19:00.003+08:00

we finally got ourselves new contact # after much delay & discussion & also hesitation. see, i've been using my old # since 2 years ago if i'm not mistaken. and my airtime will not expire until june 2010 sayang tau! hubby plak has been using his for the past 10 years. 10 years i kid u not ok!! and as much as i would like to stay with the old #, i guess getting a new one is so refreshing :) signed up with Maxis Family Plus Plan. and our # is just a single digit difference. how cool is that? *ok lame* we got free 1500 sms and 15hrs of video/voice call every month. arkk...don't u just think that it is too much for us yang always together 24/7 kan. makanya...sebelum tido harus la hubby di bilik tengah dan aku di master bedroom ber video call melampias segala rindu dendam sebelum bertemu semula di master bedroom *dasar gatal btol minah ni*

my old # has not been cancelled yet. would like to keep it forever. it just won't be as active as before coz i'm damn lazy to carry 2 phones in a single time.

ok i owed my readers *ade readers ke?* my last day at Perth. nanti la when i finally got the time to upload the pics. rite now tengah mood ber beading :) adios peeps!

Perth Trip Oct 2009: Day 4

2009-10-27T13:21:00.009+08:00

Day 4: 18 Oct 2009
our 21-month anniversary! couldn’t asked for more than what i’ve now. alhamdulillah. frankly, i didn’t realized that day was our month-versary until i wrote this entry haha. anyhow, let’s move on with the full-day journey.

Rottnest Island, an A Class Reserve premier island in Western Australia. please spare at least a full-day here or you will miss all the excitement. to get here, please board on the fast ferries that operates at either Fremantle Port area or Hillary’s Boat Harbour area. the journey will take about 30-45mins.tickets can be purchased from agents at Barrack Square, Fremantle or Hillary’s Boat Harbour itself. ferries normally depart as early as 8:00AM. there are a lot of activities that we can do here at the island. i would say hire a bicycle is a must for a visitor. Rottnest Island is best experienced by bicycle. bicycle can be hired from the agent or at the island itself. we chose the 10km trail and was flat-tired once we got back to our start point. be sure to bring drink water with you along the journey. in the middle of cycling up and down the hills, we stop for breakfast and swimming. lucky i had the greatest idea to pack some food from home for the trip hehe. we had a very close encounter with the quokka, the rat-alike animal that resides on the island. the seagulls, the penguins, and the crows are common here at the island. oh if you wish to spend more time on the island, do check out their accommodation. our fish & chips lunch tasted super yummy! maybe because we were so damn tired from the cycling hehe.

OK here are the list of must see and do at Rottnest Island:

Discover the Island’s 63 beaches
Indulge your senses and take a relaxing dip in the sparkling turquoise water of Rottnest Island - home to some of Australia's finest swimming, surfing, snorkelling and diving spots.

Rottnest Island scenic flights
Rottnest Scenic Flights depart from the Rottnest Airport a mere 800 metres from the main settlement. See Rottnest, Kings Park, the Swan River and Fremantle like never before.
Encounter the Island’s flora and fauna
Rottnest Island is an A Class Nature Reserve, a region of natural beauty and wonder with spectacular flora and abundant marine life and wildlife. Join a tour or guided walk to learn more.

Experience Rottnest Island's Underwater Explorer
See amazing reef formations, 100 year old shipwrecks, an array of temperature and tropical fish - maybe even spot a dolphin or turtle, all without getting wet!

Explore Rottnest Island on two wheels
Hire a bike from Rottnest Bike Hire and experience the beauty and isolation of the Island - travel over 50 kilometres of road and cycle ways or enjoy a leisurely cycle to see the quokkas and birdlife.

Dive or snorkel Rottnest’s reefs
Clear turquoise blue waters, abundant marine life, spectacular reef formations and shipwrecks make Rottnest Island a ‘must’ for divers and snorkellers!

Enjoy delicious food in stunning surroundings
After a long day exploring the Island, relax and treat yourself to lunch, dinner or a snack, good coffee, cold beer or a sparkling glass of wine.

Revitalise at the NEW Wellness Centre
Taking indulgence to a new level this new addition to the Island will help revitalise your body and refresh your soul with new massage and beauty treatments.

Experience 6,500 years of history
Join the dedicated and knowledgeable volunteer guides on a journey through the Island's rich history and learn about Aboriginal, European, colonial, maritime, military, recreational and social heritage.

Play golf at the Country Club
Rottnest's golf course is one of the most interesting nine hole courses in Western Australia. It can be played as an eighteen hole course with alternate tee blocks for the back nine.

See a movie at the Island's picture hall
Enjoy the latest cinematic release at the Rottnest Island Picture Hall. Open all year round, it's a great way to escape from the winter chill or relax after a day at the beach.

Entertain the family at the Fun Park
Bring along a healthy competitive spirit and challenge your family or friends to a contest at Brett Heady's Family Fun Park. There are many exciting amusements, including an 18 hole mini putt-putt course.

if i were to be in Perth again someday, i would definitely come to Rottnest Island again. For shizzle my nizzle!!

Once a Buckeye, Forever a Buckeye

2009-10-25T17:20:00.000+08:00

had a small potluck gathering among us at qwer's crib at shah alam last Saturday. initial plan was to invite everyone that we know. but only my batch yang turn up. well, it did went very well with everybody catching up with everyone else. percaya tak we were there from 12PM til almost 5PM? yup, that long. macam zaman muda2 dulu :) it is good to see everyone doing great with works and families.

next gathering will be at matju's place inshaallah. oh so looking forward to it hehe...

Rehat sekejap dari gambar2 Perth

2009-10-25T16:56:00.000+08:00

asyik mengadap gambar Perth aje pon bosan gak kadang-kadang. so jom layan this picture that we took last Saturday.
we had grilled lamb rib with mashed potato & garden salad for dinner. lamb rib brought back from Perth. de.li.ci.ous!!

Perth Trip Oct 2009: Day 3

2009-10-23T13:05:00.013+08:00

Day 3: 17 Oct 2009

1st stop: Fremantle Markets. the market is divided into 2 sections, the fresh items sections where you can find different types of fruits & foods, and the art & culture section where you can find souvenirs and items from different background and culture. but please do check out the market’s trading hours before you come.

2nd stop: we stroll along the Fremantle area and came upon San Churro’s. my sis suggested that we tried San Churro’s yummy churros (spanish doughnuts) with caramel & chocolate dip. oh so yummy! why la everything has to be yummy in Perth?

the churros

3rd stop: then off we went to E-Shed to buy some souvenirs & gifts. here you can find a large variety of market products and souvenirs, a selection of local fine art work and crafts. the international food court provides fine Australian and Asian foods, including a licensed bar, coffee shops, juice bars, ice-cream parlours, bakery, fresh produce stalls and restaurants. my sis had earlier advised me to which shop we should do our shopping as these 2 shops are the only one that provides good price. they situated next to each other. shop #1 is owned by Indonesian and shop #2 is owned by Singaporean. opss I really forgot the name of the shops. btw E-Shed is only open from Friday – Sunday.

4th stop: for lunch, we had the option to either dine-in at Kaili’s or Cicerello’s. Kaili’s is dubt as the multi-award winning tourist restaurant while Cicerello’s claims they are the original and still the best :) We chose Cicerello’s instead as the price is lower than Kaili’s. the best thing about restaurants in Australia is that after you have placed your order, the cashier will give you a food pager. you are required to take a seat first until the pager rings which indicates your food is ready to be collected at the service counter. isn’t that great? malaysia should copy this style i tell u!

the pager

5th stop: we went to pick up abah at the airport. then to Barrack Square Jetty to buy the ferry tickets to Rottnest Island. after settled all the payment, we went to Charcoal Chicken Express Cafe at Albany Hwy for dinner. we had the oh-so-delicious lamb rib and cream potato that hubby has been craving for years (ok exaggerate!). we even brought back 3 packs of the lamb rib to Malaysia haha. tak tipu ok! the lamb rib is to die for!! *slurpp* oh this is another restaurant that provides halal meats.

Barrack Square Jetty

end of day 3.

Perth Trip Oct 2009: Day 2

2009-10-22T17:33:00.021+08:00

Day 2: 16 Oct 2009
Woke up very early in the morning around 5:30AM and prepared sandwiches for our wildlife trip. Went to airport to pick up lynn (angah’s friend) and off we went towards the Swan Valley area.

1st stop: Caversham Wildlife Park, where the main attractions are kangaroo, koala, wombat and Molly’s Farm. Entrance fee is AUD22 for adult. We fed the kangaroo and their joeys (baby kangaroo is called joey by the australians btw). We got to touch the koala. We got to snap a picture with the wombat (and her yummy-licious caretaker), who keeps on chewing her food while asleep. and sesuka hati kencing and berak di khalayak ramai. dasar pemalas btol! we got to watch the fun actions at Molly’s farm. camel ride, sheep shearing, whip cracking, cow milking, swing a billy etc. a place you should visit while you are in Perth! oh i came upon this super nice choc honeycomb supa shake!! sampai skang mesti terliur when thinking about it. *slurpp*

sheep shearing

swing a billy

guinea pig & rabbit

kangaroo & the joeyssleeping koala
choc honeycomb supa shake!!

2nd stop: Margaret River Chocolate Company. wide variety of chocolates available here for dine-in or take away. visitors got to enjoy the free sampling of chocolates. the company also provided a small peek-a-boo window where visitors can see the chocolate making process. here you will find the world’s best iced chocolate drink :) try it and you will never regret it.
3rd stop: Abingdon Miniature Village at Mandurah. a privately owned stunning landscaped gardens where you can find miniatures of historic buildings from UK. this 2-acres garden has proved to be an enchanted wonderland for adults & children alike. wide varieties of colorful flowers are bred here. A 1000m² hedge maze, circular maze, model train town, 12-hole mini golf, secret garden, lakes, water features, picnic, playground & BBQ areas are some of the many experiences that this place will provide.

we had our lunch-dinner at Little Caesars Pizzeria, Mundaring. it is a pizza restaurant which has won few international awards. check here for the list of awards won by the owner of the restaurant. margarita cheese pizza, tuna pizza, and seafood pizza was what we had, including the mouth-watering dessert, the Eskimo-Joe. yummeyh!!

end of day 2

Perth Trip Oct 2009: Day 1

2009-10-21T14:17:00.010+08:00

Date: 15 Oct 2009
Air Asia X flight at 12:30AM was full-board. lucky we get all the 3 seats to ourselves. slept all the way to Perth. arrived around 5:30AM. weather was so windy and freezing altho it is now spring time. angah picked us up around 6:30AM and off we went to Fast Eddy’s for breakfast.

1st stop: Hillarys Boat Harbour. where all the riches and famous park their boats here. 20mins drive from the city. The Aquarium of Western Australia (AQWA) and Sorrento Quay are situated here. we didn’t get the chance to go inside AQWA as the operation hour started at 10AM but we were there as early as 9AM. so we only had a stroll along the marina and take a few good snap of pictures.

2nd stop: Harbour Town, which is more like a factory outlet where you can get good bargain on clothing/shoes etc. for an avid shoppers, this place is a heaven. but to me, it is just another place to hang out and chill :) we drove and park our rental car here before proceed to next stop.

3rd stop: Perth City & London Court, which can easily be reached by the Yellow/Red/Blue CAT service (free bus service around the city). London Court is designed using the architectural features present in Elizabethan times, consists of small retail outlets between Hay Street Mall and St Georges Terrace. we had our lunch here in the heart of Perth city at a Japanese restaurant called Shimizu. delicious food with halal meats.

4th stop: Swan Bell Tower & The Wheel of Perth. The Swan Bell Tower is situated on the foreshore at Barrack Square and overlooking the famous and picturesque Swan River. there are six floors in the Swan Bell Tower, the top is being the observation deck which overlooks the Swan River and the city on the other end of the Bell Tower. next to the tower is the Wheel of Perth. the Wheel of Perth is a 50 metre high modern day ferris wheel with 36 Gondolas or Cabins all of which are fully airconditioned. which to me looks exactly like our version of eye on malaysia.

then, we checked into our apartment, The Mountway Apartment which is located on the Mount Street. the apartment can fit up to 5 persons. it is a studio apartment with 1 double bed, 1 single bed, and 1 bunk bed. i would very much recommended this apartment to everyone. the apartment is fully self-contained, with kitchen including all the utensils and a nice and cosy private bathroom. King’s Park and Perth City is just 5mins away walking from this apartment. at night, we had our dinner at an Indonesian restaurant called Bintang Cafe, situated at Victoria Park.

end of day 1.

p/s: more pictures will be uploaded soon at my fb

I'm back!!!

2009-10-20T17:12:00.004+08:00

oh what a tiring 6-day journey to Perth. back-to-back activities including self feeding session until i gained 1 kg just from the trip haha. what can i say about Perth? it reminds me SO MUCH of Columbus. and i like it very much!!

took thousands of pictures so need some times to sort the pics out. will continue with the update later :)

Planning our Perth-fect escape: Part V

2009-10-13T14:47:00.003+08:00

okeh...2 more days before i set foot in Perth. let's see what i've prepared so far.

1. passport - checked! both still valid until 2012.wee~~
2. visa - checked!
3. travel book - alamak, not yet bought!
4. car rental - checked! nissan tiida baybeh!!
5. apt rental - checked! tq angah!
6. travel itinerary - checked! again tq angah!
7. packing - checked! awal btol kami pack. excited ler...
8. olay angah - alamak, not yet bought!
9. (junk)food - no need as angah said she will prepare everything. wee~~
10. camera - checked!
11. charger - checked! (camera+h/p)
12. AU dollar - checked! jenuh round klang valley to get the best rate.

hmm...what else ek? believe it or not we will travel with only the 45L deuter back, hubby's pouch & my bulky handbag. that's all the barang2 that we will bring for 1 week. oh very the light travel i tell u! kitorg mmg style travel light with minimum barang. and we travel for sightseeing and ber cam-whore. we don't travel for shopping. hence, limited budget suits us well hehe.

oh yeah dearest dad made a last minute plan and will join us from Sat - Tues. yeay!! mentang-mentang la keje ngan syarikat penerbangan itu. seronok btol abah nih! unfortunately mom has to postpone her trip due to her budget schedule. bummer!!

FMM Kuala Langat Futsal Tournament 2009

2009-10-12T15:39:00.003+08:00

Activity: FMM* Kuala Langat Futsal Tournament 2009
Date: 11 Oct 09
Venue: Sports Arena, Sg Udang, Klang

and so the factory sent out 2 men's teams and 1 women's team for this year's futsal tournament. the event was organized by Emery Oleochemical. unfortunately, both men's teams didn't qualify for the semi-final round. but i heard the women's team did great. yerp, I didn't stay until the last minute as hubby was too tired.
my salute goes to all the players who have to work the night before until 7am sunday morning and straight went into the futsal arena. bravo!! surely korang main dengan pening2 kepala hahaha....

these 2 pictures below are my BIL's sons. who patiently wait until 12pm for the dad, the uncles, and even the grand dad to finish their games haha...

*FMM = Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers

Planning our Perth-fect escape: Part IV

2009-10-09T14:03:00.002+08:00

continue from Part III...

Business and shop hours:

Business hours
Most businesses operate Monday thru Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Banking Hours
Most banks are open Monday to Thursday, 9.30am to 4.00pm and Fridays til 5.00pm. There are numerous ATMs (Automated Teller Machines), throughout the Experience Perth region which accept most cards.

Shopping Hours
Shopping hours vary across the region. The City and Fremantle have seven-day shopping all year round, excluding public holidays.

Extended shopping hours apply for the Christmas period.

Currency and tipping:

Currency
Australia has a decimal currency system.
Notes are a high quality polymer-based synthetic and come in denominations of $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100.
Coin denominations are 5 cent, 10 cent, 20 cent, 50 cent, as well as $1 and $2.
Prices under 5 cents are rounded up or down to the nearest 5 cent - that is, 3 and 4 cent totals are rounded up to nearest 5 cent, while 1 and 2 cent totals are rounded down to nearest 5 cent denomination.
For example – 12 cents would be rounded down to 10 cents. 14 cents would be rounded up to 15 cents.

aha...now i know where do us Malaysians get the idea to round up the prices

Banking
Banks are open from 9.30am to 4.00pm Monday to Thursday, and 9.30am to 5.00pm on Fridays.
Some suburban banks are open on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings.
Automatic Teller Machines are plentiful and readily available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Banks provide a full range of financial services including currency exchange, all at nominal rates.
Electronic fund transfer machines (EFTPOS) are commonly used at most retail outlets, as well as by taxis, restaurants and hotels, and can be used to access many types of bank accounts and credit cards.

Tipping
Tipping is generally not expected within Australia, however it is acceptable to leave a small amount should you feel you have received exceptional service.

National park passes:

National park passes are required for entry to the national parks and marine parks of Western Australia. A range of passes are available to suit your holiday requirements.

Day Pass
This pass covers entry into one or more parks on any one day. Passes are available from rangers within the parks. In some parks, a system of self-registration applies.
Fees: $10 per car (up to eight legally seated people), $5 per motorcycle, $4 per passenger on commercial tour vehicles and buses.

Holiday Park Pass
If you are on holiday and want to visit a number of national parks, this pass entitles you to as many visits to as many parks as you wish for any four-week period.
Fees: $35 per vehicle (up to eight people)

Annual All Parks Pass
This pass entitles you to visit any park throughout Western Australia as many times as you wish for a period of 12 months.
Fees: $75 per vehicle (up to 8 people)

Travel times & distances:

all information gathered from Experience Perth

to be continued...

other stories:
Planning our Perth-fect escape: Part I
Planning our Perth-fect escape: Part II
Planning our Perth-fect escape: Part III
Planning our Perth-fect escape: Part IV

Planning our Perth-fect escape: Part III

2009-10-09T10:38:00.001+08:00

it is a practice for me to study the background of the place that i will visit. hence, this post is created to help me in the future. also can be a good reference for you out there ;)

About Perth:
Perth (pronounced /ˈpɜːθ/) is the capital and largest city of the Australian state of Western Australia. With a population of 1,650,000 (2009), Perth ranks fourth amongst the nation's cities, with a growth rate consistently above the national average.

Perth was founded on 12 June 1829 by Captain James Stirling as the political centre of the free-settler Swan River Colony. It has continued to serve as the seat of government for Western Australia to the present day. Its port, Fremantle is a city in its own right and slightly older than Perth.

The metropolitan area is located in the south-west of the continent between the Indian Ocean and a low coastal escarpment known as the Darling Range. The central business district and suburbs of Perth are situated on the Swan River. Perth is tied for fifth place in The Economist's 2009 list of the World's Most Livable Cities.

Perth became known worldwide as the "City of Lights" as city residents lit their house lights and streetlights as American astronaut John Glenn passed overhead while orbiting the earth on Friendship 7 in 1962. The city repeated its feat as Glenn passed overhead on the Space Shuttle in 1998. -wikipedia-

Travel around Perth:

Options for getting around Perth CBD are almost as diverse as the city itself. From trains and buses to boats and free guided tours, you’ll find the mode of transport to suit.
Free CAT bus services
Within the city centre, you can enjoy free and easy transport. The modern CAT buses run on three routes providing free transport around the city. The CAT bus stops are easily recognisable and provide real time passenger information. Free CAT transport is also available in the city of Fremantle.
Taxis
Designated taxi ranks are located around the central city for safe and convenient travel. Supervised taxi ranks operate in Northbridge on Friday and Saturday nights. Taxis may also be hailed on the street or ordered by telephone anywhere in Perth.
Cycling and walking
Perth has a comprehensive network of cycle and dual-use paths in the central city and beyond. One of the most popular routes for leisure cyclists and walkers is a circuit around the Swan River at the doorstep of the city. Riverside routes are clearly signposted and detailed cycle maps can be obtained from most metropolitan bicycle retailers. There is also pathway popular for recreation lining much of the coast.
Travel by train or bus
There are five train lines which service the Perth metropolitan area departing from Perth CDB – Armadale, Fremantle, Midland, Joondalup and Mandurah. Many train stations along these lines provide connecting bus services. Train and bus service details, as well as a comprehensive journey planner, can be obtained on the Transperth website or by calling 13 62 13.
Travel by ferry
Ferry services traverse some sections of the Swan River - across to South Perth and down stream to Fremantle. Regular high-speed ferries travel from Perth (Barrack Street Jetty) Fremantle and Hillarys to Rottnest Island. Timetables and information for trains, buses and ferries are available from Transperth on 136213 or (08) 9428 1900 for Interstate and International callers.
Hop-on hop-off options
Major coach and rail services offer hop-on hop-off packages, allowing visitors to coordinate their flexible itineraries. Another option is to purchase a range of ‘travel passes’, which provide flexible travel on coach and rail services within the state, subject to certain conditions. For bookings contact TransWA on 1300 662 205 or information call +61 8 9326 2600.
Self drive
Rental cars and motor homes are readily available and require a valid driver’s license. While international licenses are not required, they are recommended. Visitors will find a huge range of national and international rental brands and special offers, so shop around for the best deal. Motor homes are a popular option when exploring the great outdoors. There are scores of opportunities to set up camp beside a river or beach, and most towns offer at least basic camp facilities.
Touring options
There are a number of bus tour companies that offer city sightseeing, one day, overnight or extended tours of Perth and its surrounding regions. Most companies depart from the Perth CBD and offer courtesy pick up from selected hotels in the city, Fremantle and along the coast.
-experience Perth-

to be continued...

other stories:
Planning our Perth-fect escape: Part I
Planning our Perth-fect escape: Part II
Planning our Perth-fect escape: Part III
Planning our Perth-fect escape: Part IV

Planning our Perth-fect escape: Part II

2009-10-07T14:30:00.009+08:00

ok, this should be a good start for our planning. listing down all the places of interest that's available in Perth in no specific order. dunno if we will be able to visit all of these places. what's with the limited budget and time *oh i need more money!!* i somehow forgot that lil sis is there waiting for us. i should pass the planning job to her instead as she is more familiar with what-to-do activities there. alas, she is very busy with her school. hence, the planning baton is passed to us.

so anyway, enjoy the pictures which soon will be replaced by pictures taken by us hahaha...

Rottnest Island
Hillary's Boat Harbour
Sandboarding @ Lancelin
Margaret River Chocolate Factory
Aquarium of Western Australia
Caversham Wildlife Park
King's Park
Frremantle
Swan River
City of Perth

Murdoch University

oh this last place is my ultimate aim haha. mane tau ade rezeki boleh sambung belajar kan. kene la amek berkat kawasan tu dulu.

other stories:
Planning our Perth-fect escape: Part I
Planning our Perth-fect escape: Part II
Planning our Perth-fect escape: Part III
Planning our Perth-fect escape: Part IV

Planning our Perth-fect escape: Part I

2009-10-06T16:42:00.002+08:00

so, how was everyone's weekend? mine was full of attending wedding & open house invitations. since last year we didn't get a chance to attend any due to our still-in-the-honeymoon period in which we were so busy attending to each other instead of attending to other people ;) this year we made it to almost all the invitations but some we had to skip due to limited time. sorry! oh and i get to meet my old time primary school friend! the last time we met each other was when we were in standard six. can u believe that? tapi sedih no pic was taken :(

okay now move on to the Perth-fect getaway. as of writing this, i'm so freaking out because we have nothing planned yet for the Perth getaway. no hotel reservation yet. no activities plan yet. ~~no visa application yet~~. visa has been approved in no time. yeay! nothing is ever done except buying the Deuter Act Lite 45+10 SL backpack and visa application. and i just found out Oct is actually peak season in Perth. so u can expect all the hotels/apartments pricey will shoot up *dush* our current plan is to book hotel for 1 nite 1st. after arriving and scouting around, then we will decide our next place to crash at nite. will it be a save thing to do that? *crossing my fingers* takut all the places will be fully booked plak nanti. we have listed down places of interest but we haven't organize the itinerary yet. adeh, sempat ke nak plan in a short period of time neh??

pergh...so freak out until i do not know what else to write. despite all the kecoh-kecoh for Perth-fect getaway, hubby and i actually have our plan laid out for Nov getaway @ Cherating haha bole tak? rahmah-chan, will see u looking more gorgeous than ever come Nov ek :) congratulations in advance!

ok la...will continue in Part II. ciao fellas! mlm ni ade open house invitation @ banting plak

other stories:
Planning our Perth-fect escape: Part I
Planning our Perth-fect escape: Part II
Planning our Perth-fect escape: Part III
Planning our Perth-fect escape: Part IV

post-raya punye cerita

2009-09-24T09:36:00.000+08:00

raya ke-5 aku dah dok mengadap muka boss di ofis. bohsan btol! setakat nak keje khamis-jumaat aje pastu weekend semula membuatkan aku takde mood langsung nak pegang laptop. orang yang tak beraya di ofis ni pon sibuk sambung cuti sampai weekend. tapi apakan daya malang btol nasib diri ini tak bole amek extra cuti kerana perlu prepare investment untuk new term jikko plan. bluergh!! sampai ke jam ini, baru 20% kerja yang disentuh. teramat lah slow kepala ini setelah teruk melantak pecal, lemang dan ketupat di kampung. boss ku diskusi hal keje pon satu haprak tak masuk dlm kepala ini. main angguk kepala aje konon-konon paham ape yang dia perkatakan. ahh persetankan!!

macam mane raya? raya ke-2 aku sebagai mrsakmal. dan setelah 27thn di muka bumi, thn ini merupakan thn pertama hubby tidak beraya di jenjarom. hahaha. kesian pon ada. tapi die sendiri dah setuju utk bergilir-gilir raya. hehehe. di perak, persiapan raya seperti kebiasaan. maksud kebiasaan di sini adalah, bila my mom yang incharge di dapur, persiapan mesti ala-ala nak kawenkan anak penatnya. ya rabbi!! nak tercabut tangan dibuatnya. sbb my mom kalo bole sume nak go the traditional way. dari memasak rendang pakai kerisik yang dibuat sendiri sehingga menumbuk sambal pecal secara manual. tapi outcomenya memang la akan sangat memuaskan hati. masak rendang daging, ayam lemak kuning, kuah kacang, mi kari. tugas lelaki, merebus nasi impit an ketupat daun. bila dengan my family, hubby memang tak bole goyang kaki. hahaha padan muka! dikerah juga masuk ke dapur tolong pape yang patut sbb kekurangan kaki tangan.

ina, ini bukti abang awak didera. kene rebus ketupat dan nasi impit. haha.

raya ini tak banyak bergamba. sbb penat melayan tetamu yang sentiasa memenuhi rumah nenek. memang la tak terigt nak bergamba2 sbb terlalu sibuk.

di kala ini aku panjatkan rasa kesyukuranku kepada yang Esa

2009-09-23T17:36:00.000+08:00

kadang-kadang sebelum nak tido, aku selalu berfikir dan berkata-kata dalam senyap kepada diri sendiri

hari ni aku jadi seorang isteri yang baik tak?
hari ni aku ade sakitkan hati si suami tak?
hari ni cukup tak layanan aku pada si suami?
hari ni aku dah buat si suami tertawa tak?

oh memang banyak yang hendal difikirkan bila atas katil
kadang-kadang sampai pening kepala terbawak-bawak dalam mimpi

aku pasti, bila sahaja aku ajukan soalan-soalan tersebut pada si suami, jawapan yang diberi adalah yang baik-baik belaka
demi menjaga hati sensitif si isteri

bersyukur aku punya suami yang penuh tabah dan sabar
bersyukur aku dipertemukan dengan si dia yang tidak kenal erti marah
bersyukur aku punya suami yang tidak cepat melatah
bersyukur aku si suami penuh sifat humor
bersyukur aku dikurniakan si suami yang sentiasa memimpin
bersyukur aku tidak pernah didesak untuk sesuatu

dan aku bersyukur masih diberi kesempatan waktu untuk menikmati kehangatan pelukan si suami

alhamdulillah...

p/s: cara aku untuk ekspresi diri. kerana si suami jarang dapat membaca kotak fikiran aku. sesungguhnya aku masih seorang yang penuh dengan misteri. hatta dengan lelaki ini yang bernama suami jua.

maaf zahir & batin ye anda semua...

2009-09-17T10:14:00.004+08:00

think this will be my last post before the Eid. this year we will be going back to melaka first on friday to visit arwah mak's grave. then on saturday morning my whole family will be going back to perak. and either monday or tuesday, hubby and i will be coming back to jenjarom. manage to complete all tempahan manik in time. alhamdulillah. the best thing about this ramadhan is i managed to lose 2kg in 2mth time yeay!! that's a record for me in ramadan. but the saddest thing of all is, my own baju & tudung raya will be without manik *sobsob* sedih tau sbb tailor baru siapkan baju smlm. and i dun think i have the energy to bead my baju. togel la jawabnya baju aku itu huargh!!

anyway, to all my readers out there...
selamaat hari raya aidilfitri
maaf zahir & batin
hati-hati di jalan raya
ingat la orang yang tersayang chewah!!

dan ini kad raya khas untuk anda semua....

program pengurusan badan saya yang hebat...

2009-09-16T12:05:00.001+08:00

masa zaman anak dara, berat paling maximum saya pernah capai adalah 45kg. memang sgt lempeng masa tuh. penah zaman winter kat university dulu, hampir diterbangkan oleh angin yang bertiup kencang. sumpah tak tipu!

bila bertemu cinta hati dan bertunang, berat naik jadi 48kg. waahh masa ni memang la btol2 bahagia orang kate. setiap hari balek keje tak main la singgah pasar malam beli lauk dinner. jauh aje melangkah ke shopping mall utk dinner di restoren. almaklum lah...zaman tengah hangat bercinta kan. sume benda kalo bole nak try bersama (refering to food tasting ek).

bila dah selamat menjadi isteri orang, berat badan terus shoot up ke 52kg. ya rabbi!! ni sume penangan makan best2 masa honeymoon kat Bali. masa ni mmg sume orang pon tego muka nampak gemuk badan nampak berisi. eh terbalek kot. muka nampak berisi, badan nampak gemuk. abes kene tuka sume wardrobe. baju keje. shirt. jeans. baju kurung. semua tak muat. jeans dari size 25 saya terpaksa tukar terus ke size 29. baju dr size S terus melonjak naik bagai juara ke size L. perut ni tak payah cakap la. memang buncit tahap yang tak bole dicover lagi. tapi masa tu saya dalam denial. jenuh pertahankan yang saya berada di dalam berat unggul saya. tapi sebetulnya mmg BMI saya adalah normal pada waktu ini. cumanya i used to be very thin. so sekali naik sket je, orang dah nampak perbezaannya.

macam-macam gak la usaha saya untuk kurus. minum healthy shake penah. pegi slimming program pon penah. berlari-larian di atas treadmill di gym pon penah. tapi sebab saya ni kurang berdisiplin orangnya, tak menjadi pon program pengurusan (as in slimming) saya. please note here, healthy shake, slimming program & gym visit will be a big success to u if u r a discipline type of a person. tapi bagi saya, sebab tak bole tinggalkan nasi dan makanan yang sedap2, duit habis begitu sahaja.

sehingga la satu hari saya teringin untuk mencuba produk dari Hai-O iaitu Premium Beautiful. all thanks to Farah Nadz yang promote this item in her blog. trus buat research dan baca macam-macam testimonial orang. pastu tiap2 hari akan bug farah nadz dengan pelbagai jenis soalan haha. kesian budak tuh. bila dah puas hati, baru la jumpe Farah untuk mencuba. memang this product berkesan even at the first time kita pakai. terus mengempiskan perut i yang buncit ini dan mengecikkan pinggang i sehingga menjadi ramping u alls! start pakai PB ni 5/7 baru2 nih. after 1 week pakai, dah nampak pengurangan ketara di bahagian peha. after 2 weeks pakai, dah bole sarung balek jeans bersize S ok! after 3 weeks pakai, dah bising kat hubby baju suma dah tak muat. bukan ketat, tapi menjadi terlalu longgar haha. trus hubby excited nak belikan baju-baju baru. sebulan pakai, berat badan dari 52kg turun kepada 49 kg. pengurangan sebanyak 3kg ok! memang rekod btol la. siap dah bole sarung balek kebaya raya 4-5thn lepas +_+

skang ni dah lebih kurang 2bln lebih pakai. tapi lately dah kurang pakai. sebelum puasa berat turun kpd 48kg. 4 minggu puasa, berat terbaru adalah 46.5kg. yahoo!! memang puas hati sesgt. almost nak mencapai berat masa zaman anak dara dah ni. yang bestnya PB ni, dia akan automatic control my food intake. sbb dia adalah korset yang mengikat perut saya, jadi menjadi limitation utk perut consume terlalu banyak food at a time. skang saya hanya makan untuk hilangkan lapa. bukan untuk puaskan nafsu. nasi pon dah berjaya dikurangkan pengambilannya. alhamdulillah.

paling happy baru2 ni hubby ckp kat saye.
darling, aritu i lalu depan satu kedai ni ade baju kotak2 cantek sgt. i nak belikan untuk u la.
ok die tak penah ckp camgitu kat saya sepanjang perkahwinan kami ok! so terharu gila bila die dah start nak dress up kan wife die yang comel ini haha.

all in all, saya sangat berpuas hati dengan investment saya kali ini. target saya by November, saya nak maintain berat 45kg. wish me luck!!

52kg --> 49kg --> 48kg -->46.5kg adalah pencapaian terbaik saya! wee~~

Rumah lempeng yang penuh dengan waitress Filipino

2009-09-15T10:47:00.000+08:00

like previous years, my ramadhan won't feel complete if takde iftar session with my dearest bebeh :) this time around we decided on a few dates before finally settled with Sunday. Memula plan just me and my bebeh. then finally we decided to bring along our beaus. sbb nanti bole soh dorang yang baya kan ahaks...

anyway, first plan was to dine at manhattan fish market @ sunway pyramid. sesampai sana, MFM close for upgrading purpose plak. keciwa daku! terpaksa la dine in at pancake house @ sunway pyramid. hubby had beef tafa and i had the house special set. oh i forgot what elle and hatta had for theirs. the beef tafa oh so yummy ok! sampai ke la ni masih terasa kemanisan daging lembu itu ehm ehm...my set comes with beef taco, beef spagheti & fried chicken with brown sauce. the spagethi tasted yummeh!!

i think pancake house will be on my list of fav place to gemukkan diri hahaha...

oh tak banyak gamba. hanya 3 keping sahaja tapi yang di bawah ini untuk tatapan umum chewah!

Indah khabar dari rasa...

2009-09-14T12:41:00.003+08:00

Weekend adalah turn kami suami isteri untuk berbuka di Puchong. sabtu plan asal nak jenguk samada bazar ramadhan di shah alam atau bdr baru bangi. tapi last minute ma suggest iftar di luar. tapi aku memang takde idea nak berbuka di mana. ma suggest PICC konon2 nak try test masakan katering Hjh Maznah tuh.

outcomenya?

stall kambing bakar & daging salai sentiasa penuh dengan orang2 yang agaknya kempunan dah setahun tak makan daging kot. anak2 dibiarkan berkeliaran lari dari hujung dewan ke hujung dewan. dalam flyer cakap ade 4 jenis masakan; Cina, Melayu, Western, apentahlagisatuakulupedah. tapi di tempat kejadian hmmm macam kureng aje. tapi takpe la...kenyang jugak la menjamu mata tengok gelagat orang2 melayu makan bufet. next time sumpah takmo datang sini lagi dah hahaha...baik la baya extra RM12 makan kat tpt yang cozy seperti mines wellness hotel tuh.

anyway, sket je gamba yang amek sebab takde mood.

bergambar seisi keluarga sans angah & adik. angah lambat mase nih...padan muka takde dlm gamba hahaha....

nape Hubbyku nampak macam dah berisi muka die walhal puasa penuh takde lubang lg? "o"^

orang yang mengeluarkan duit pada hari kejadian. thanks abah & ma!!

uik...serius semacam je mcm bergaduh pon ade. eh tak la...aku memang serius memberi perhatian pada Hubby yang suka bercerita...

angah and her so-called friend...

next entry will be about rumah lempeng di dalam piramid

come and meet our new baby :)

2009-09-11T14:32:00.005+08:00

well...technically she's not a baby no more. dah nak jadi mak budak dah haa...

hi everyone!! nama saya si gemok. tuan saya yang gatal bagi nama tu sbb die jeles saya masih maintain montoks sedangkan die dah semakin berkurangan di pinggang dan punggung ahaks...
kadang-kadang saya suka buat aksi terlampau seperti di bawah. oppssie...
itu pon setelah kenyang diberi makan oleh tuan saya. selagi tak kenyang, selagi itu lah saya akan bising dan gigit-gigit manja tangan tuan saya yang sibuk menjahit manik.

setiap petang bila kedengaran kunci rumah di goyang-goyang oleh tuan saya yang baru pulang dari tempat kerja, saya pasti akan berlari laju dan menunggu di depan pintu untuk mendapatkan habuan saya (read: makanan lar...)

jom tengok lagi aksi-aksi ~~terlampau~~ manja saya yang sempat dirakam oleh tuan saya selepas saya selamat mentekedarah.

i want my wedges!! the shoes lah...not the potatoes

2009-09-09T12:01:00.000+08:00

when it comes to shoes, i can be considered as not the typical girl who loves shoes beli kasut sampai tak muat rak kasut. i go for simple design that is wearable. by wearable i mean comfortable for me to wear either to work or leisure.

and normally, i will wear one pair of shoes at a time sampai nak barai kasut tu baru beli baru haha. betul aku tak tipu. pastu aku hanya will go for flat shoes walaupon daku sedar diri ini terlalu kerdil di sisi hubby terchenta kalo pakai flat shoes. tapi nak buat camno...den tak biaso pakai kasut tumit tinggi ni ha. rasa terlalu ayu kene kontrol gaya jalan plak. pastu mesti akan rasa cepat letih kaki ni. biarpon hanya berjalan dari parking kereta ke tempat punch card kat ofis haha.

kasut-kasut kat atas ni confirm memang aku tak selesa pakai especially kalo yang bertutup semua macam no 1 tuh. konfem melecet kaki ku.

lagi satu sebab kenapa aku pilih simple design adalah kerana nak turun lunch kat cafe senang. oh yea...di tempat keje aku pakai kasut khas antistatic macam ni ha...
gila tak cool kan kasut keje aku. belom tengok lagi kasut khas untuk masuk clean room. macam nak pegi angkasa je. uniform angkasawan kitorg gelar. tak suke kasut nih? jangan kerja kat kilang elektronik! hahaha. aku suka kasut nih.

eh melalut plak...

ok berbalik pada turun lunch. cuba bayangkan, kalo aku pakai heels yang kene belit-belit tali kat kaki, tak ke haru nak bersiap tepi loker utk pakai kasut je. ntah-ntah orang dah abes makan aku baru siap pakai kasut haha. so bila kasut yang simple design, senang sarung terus jalan lenggang kangkung gi cafe.

tapi masalahnya sekarang nih, aku tetiba gatal nak try pakai kasut platform wedges. ok salahkan angah aku yang suka beli kasut yang bukan-bukan bila balek msia. tapi setiap kali aku masuk kedai kasut, mesti keluar dengan hampa sebab takde yang selesa pada kaki aku. eh teringin gak nak memiliki kasut yang macam ini...

simple tetapi menarik.

gladiator wedges ni pon ok gak nampak gaya.

eh ok la nak masuk tido. oh esok cuti la. company anniversary. isnin aritu pon cuti gak nuzul quran. syiok gak keje kat selangor ni. asyik cuti je walaupon kadang-kadang aku lebih gemar datang keje hahahahaha poyojelebihnisanih!

wellness is superb!! wellness is great!!

2009-09-08T10:35:00.005+08:00

haha tajuk poyo giler "o"^
ape plak kaitan wellness dengan entry kali ini? ok jom kite go thru sesatu gamba yang agak banyak ini "o"^

hubby and i mempunyai niat yang baik. iaitu belanja my parents for iftar session. memula susah gak nak pilih tempat. sebab my mom punya taste totally different with me
nghee...

memula decide nak dkt Manhattan Fish Market, IOI Mall oh me and hubby love having our dinner at MFM. tapi maybe tak kena dengan selera my mom kot. so tak jadi.

so we changed our decision. nak try samada ole-ole bali or naeb @ sunway pyramid. yang ini pon tak jadi hehehe

abah suggest tempat yang bukan ala-carte. nak buffet sbb bole rasa macam-macam.
first choice, Hotel Singgahsana PJ. bole jumpe lil bro yang buat part time kat F&B sane hehe.
second choice, Mines Wellness Hotel (formerly known as Mines Spa & Beach Resort).
so since hubby and i can get special rate for MWH, we settled with MWH.

oh the food selectione i tell u!! 120++ selection ok. banyak gile! dessert siap ade special room sendirik ok! *woot woot*

ok takmo cite banyak. jom layan gamba satu persatu

our reserved table

suke la amek gamba tisu!

man-made beach. oh i have to try it someday!

muka kelaparan "o"

menunggu waktu berbuka puasa bagi kawasan Seri Kembangan haha captiontakboleblah!

and last but not least...half of the food selection...sbb tangan dah tak larat nak petik camera menggeletar tahan lapar babe

oh baru perasan gamba daku dan hubby terchenta takde plak. aik? pelik btol! ni mesti kes lapar giler pastu dapat food melantak tak ingat dunia hahahaha....

mari belajar membuat popia goreng cincai style

2009-09-02T08:41:00.000+08:00

bahan-bahan yang diperlukan untuk inti adalah:
1. daging kisar (kalo takde, guna beef patty hancur-hancurkan)
2. carrot (dipotong nipis dan panjang)
3. timun (dipotong nipis dan panjang)
4. bunga lawang/kulit kayu manis
5. sedikit serbuk kunyit
6. garam secukup rasa
7. gula secukup rasa
8. sos tiram secukup rasa

cara-cara menyediakan inti popia:
1. panaskan minyak dalam kuali.
2. tumis bunga lawang/kulit kayu manis
3. kemudian, masukkan daging kisar dan goreng sehingga masak
4. tambahkan garam, gula dan sos tiram secukup rasa
5. setelah daging masak, masukkan carrot dan timun dan kacau sehingga sayur masak
6. inti siap dimasak
ini la dia rupa inti yang telah siap dimasak. doesn't look yummy but hey looks can be deceiving eyh? sumpah sedap gile rasa die macam rasa filling kebab "="^

untuk menyediakan popia:
1. amek sekeping kulit popia. pastu scoop sesudu filling letak kat one penjuru of the kulit popia.

2. gulung popia itu sesedap rasa anda. untuk matikan hujung penjuru tu, sapukan sedikit air bancuhan tepung.

3. ini la hasilnya popia daging goreng cincai daku. telah dimakan untuk sahur dan berbuka bersama keluarga mentua ^-^

iftar session the outback style

2009-08-31T13:08:00.007+08:00

we realized that we haven't done any prep yet for our getaway to the kangaroo land. it got me worried sick thinking that we only have 1 month to prepare for everything. in order for us to get in the mood, we decided to have our iftar session the outback style. guess where did we have our iftar?? none other than.......
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the Outback Steakhouse in Bkt Bintang!! haha! padahal there is not much significant pon except for the crocodile display next to our table and the name outback. poyo je lebih nisa neh!! ^o^
i had the usual alice springs chicken oh so yummy!! and Hubby dearest was looking for rib initially but to no avail. he settled for quarter chicken.

and with the iftar the outback style, i do hope we will start to have the mood for planning of our activities in the kangaroo land
T___T

p/s: Hubby dearest, when can we celebrate me achieving my 48kg target? ngee....kita kan ade gift card from outback?? -_-

Special request: puding roti

2009-08-28T11:25:00.002+08:00

utk ramadhan ni, Hubby dengan mengada nya telah request nak makan puding roti. alamak terkebil-kebil daku memikirkan camne nak membuatnya. masa belajar dulu rajin la buat. tu pon sbb kat hostel mmg ada oven. senang sume pon masuk oven. skang ni kat umah ade microwave oven aje. macam tak sesuai nak buat. abes melambung plak bil elektrik umah padahal duduk 2 orang je. so fikir punya fikir sambil search internet untuk resipi puding roti. terjumpa la resipi puding roti kukus. waahh...bole kukus. setel keje!

so mlm td bertungkus lumus siapkan bread puding utk sahur. aku kalo bab memasak, memang tak bole share resipi dgn orang haha. bukan sbb kedekut la...tp sbb aku ni jenis yg semborono. main campak je ape yg rasa terlintas dlm kepala ni haha. aku guna roti gardenia butterscotch sbb tu aje yg ade kat umah hehe. telur sebiji, roti 2 potong, kismis kotak kecik, gula barang 3-4 sudu, fresh milk segelas dua. sume campak dlm blender hehe. tapi kalo ade esen vanilla pon ok gak. cukup utk 2 orang mkn. siap blend, tuang dlm bekas pastu kukus lebih kurang sejam. walla!! bread puding sedia utk dimakan. alamak, gamba plak takde. nanti la...

Bits of everything...

2009-08-25T09:02:00.002+08:00

rasanye tempahan manik terpaksa ditutup untuk hari raya. takmo tamak amek tempahan byk2 takut tak bole commit utk siapkan by raya. menangis plak tuan punya baju nanti kan. itu pon ade 2-3 membe tpt keje bgtau mulut kalo sempat nak anta baju utk manik. baju sendiri pon seminggu before raya baru siap. ntah sempat ntah tak nak hias dgn manik. kalo tak sempat bogel aje la gayanya baju tuh.

this year rasa mcm nak mencuba sesuatu yang lain. plan kami berdua ialah nak jahit langsir utk rumah haha. dalam kepala ni memang la nak buat yang simple2 aje. design pon dah nampak. tapi tak tau la bole menjadi atau tak haha. nak beli siap, mcm lebih mahal je dr buat sendiri. so, tengok la cemana nanti. kalo mak mertua bole bagi pinjamkan mesin jahit dulu utk barang 2-3 hari ke hehe. sape tau mane nak dapat kain utk langsir yg bercorak moden kontemporari sket selain dari IKEA?

oh lil sis is coming back from Perth soon for ramadhan. yeay!! nak paksa dia duduk buat tart nenas and london almond sama2 hehe. oh to those yang dah order Rock Candy, u'll get ur order soon ek. angah, sila lah jangan membz kan diri anda cuti kali ini ya. dan jgn lupa handbag aku tuh ok!

Want something different for your Hari Raya?

2009-08-22T14:28:00.000+08:00

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These delicious rock candy comes in 2 versions:
1. "I Love U" rock candy - strawberry flavor
2. "Rocky Mix" rock candy - fruity flavor

Come and place your pre-order rock candy here.
Or you can directly contact me at 012-6241443 or ainunnisa@yahoo.com to place your order.

Rock candy will be available starting early of Sept.

ROCK CANDY PRICELIST :
"Rocky Mix" : RM 25.00 for 100g
"I Love U" : RM 25.00 for 100g
****Above is in normal plastic packaging****

"I Love U" rock candy

"Rocky Mix" rock candy

Ramadhan Mubarak!

2009-08-22T10:34:00.001+08:00

Alhamdulillah bertemu kita lagi dengan Ramadhan tahun ini.

Di kesempatan ini saya ingin memohon ampun dan maaf sekiranya telah menyakitkan hati dan perasaan anda samada melalui perbuatan mahupun penulisan.

Di harap Ramadhan kali ini akan memberikan seribu keberkatan kepada kita semua InshaAllah.

Selamat menyambut Ramadhan al-Mubarak!!

2009-08-14T12:46:00.002+08:00

tibe2 aje dapat sms dari my mom.

mak gi ktan this sunday with adik

ewah ewah...mentang-mentang la tiket flight dorang lg murah dr tiket bus ke ktan...sesedap oren aje gi ktan tu shopping mcm nak gi shopping kat jln tar aje.

aku jeles sebenarnya. sbb aku dah tak bole pakai benefit bapak aku hahaha...

p/s: ma, belikan along sutera batik barang 2-3 helai. ek ek ek? along sayang ma sangat2!! hehehe...

t.i.r.e.d

2009-08-13T12:36:00.002+08:00

this week has been a very tired week for me. i felt so stressed out to the point i just want to leave everything at work and get a (very) good rest at home. and during this time i suddenly had the rush to go for another swimming/dipping session. it somehow soothes me. just being inside the pool. wading from one end to the other. swimming along side Hubby (and sometimes laughing at his style of swimming hehe)

jom hubby, kite swimming lagi?

surat untuk mr. akmal

2009-08-10T16:17:00.003+08:00

to mr. akmal...

sempena celebrate 100th post kat blog ni, i would like to dedicate this entry to u my dearest hubby.

happy birthday to u! we no longer share the same age hehe.

teringat my conversation with u on our way back from jenjarom.

you: darling, skang kan kalo u marah i, u buat ape ek?
me: mmm..ntah ek. pause sambil berfikir. silent treatment cam bese la kot
you: tapi mcm takde dah pon skang neh...
me: eh ye ke? pause lg sambil fikir. tp kan elok tu i dah tak marah-marah
you: memang la. tp mcm lame sgt dah tak nampak u marah-marah
me: i guess sbb bile rs nk marah...i malas nk pk kot. just let it go.
you: oh ok.

i pon tak perasan dah lame i tak marah-marah. bile ek last? january ke? rsnye la kot kan hehe. wuih...lame dah tuh i bole bertahan. alhamdulillah.

tq sayang for making me a better person. i guess being with u taught me to think rationally every action that i want or would do. looking forward to experience more with u each seconds of my life.

sorry i’m suck at surprise and giving gifts. blame it on my less romatic emotion hehe. coz i have no idea what would suit u best. u have ur own taste of clothes. u only want certain cutting of baju. u only want dockers or orlando for ur baju keje. u only want specific design of dockers pants or levi’s jeans. u only want small face of watch which often will be women’s watch. takkan i nak belikan u women’s watch plak kan hehe.

so i end up brought u to the shop and soh u pilih ur own thing. all expenses on me hehe. hope u love the shirts. best tak pakai baju baru ke office on ur bday ? ;)

tapi pagi td u dah ngadu poket seluar u plak koyak. hmm...new pants pulak ke, darling?

Bila puasa bakal menjelma..

2009-08-09T16:14:00.001+08:00

kepala dah pening kepala mengatur menu untuk sahur.
aish...what to cook for him?
dia tak makan berat waktu pagi...
so nasi goren/nasi lauk would be out of the list...
lempeng. cereal. sandwich telur/ayam. burger ayam/daging.
hmmm...ape lagi ek?

08.08.09: Majlis Kuning-Hitam

2009-08-08T22:03:00.000+08:00

08.08.09
Wedding anniversary my parents yang ke-27. Alhamdulillah!! My parents decided to organize kenduri kesyukuran untuk saudara-mara, jiran tetangga dan sahabat handai. Tetamu dalam 200pax. Letih melayan pon tak ilang lagi. Mula-mula my mom nak tema purple+pink. Then tetiba dapat sms kate soh arrange dgn khemah nak tema kuning+hitam. Bila dah siap pasang, ha amek ko macam warna Perak plak kuning+hitam nih hehe. Suka btol sedara2 dari Perak keskeskes.
Semua tetamu memuji makanan yang sedap. Alhamdulillah. Katering yang sama masa my kenduri kawen. Imported khas dari Jenjarom. Memang berbaloi! Senang berurusan sebab kenalan Hubby. Menu special adalah sate barakah. Pon di imported khas tapi dari Sijangkang.
Puas hati kenduri berjalan dengan sempurna. My parents pon nampak happy dapat sama-sama sambut anniversary dengan keluarga.

To dearest mom & dad...happy anniversary!! love you both to death!!

Kelibat Si Penyair

2009-08-07T15:16:00.004+08:00

i like their new song: Kelibat Si Penyair. and i love his vocal. very unique compared to other malaysian singers. but if you compare it with international act, i would say his vocal and their songs/melody is a little bit similar to the killers/the strokes. hubby would know better cos he's into this pelik-pelik music

go check out their myspace here to listen to Kelibat Si Penyair.

to azlan and the type writer (ATTW), all the best!

p/s: sessionist tu ape ek? oh dah tau. check di sini

credit:
picture 1: ATTW Myspace
picture 2: mSTAR online

2009-08-03T14:23:00.002+08:00

mlm td sakit abdomen yang tak terhinggi. mcm ade angin tersekat di dalam sana haha. kol 4pg dah terjage merengek2. sian Hubby melayan dalam mengantuk. digosok-gosok bhgn pinggang aku dengan setianya.

pg ni 2-3 kali plak trip ke toilet. pas lunch pon same. abes melepek aku hilang sume energy bagai. exchanged sms with Hubby. mengadu la konon-konon kan.

sakit kt tpt sama ke? smlm salah mkn u ni kot. tak pn mlm td minum ice lemon tea.

bese pon minum lemon tea huhu. takkan allergy nasi kot. haha

i suspect ice lemon tea u tu ade sth. kita mkn benda sama since saturday. kalo alergic nasi pn bagus gak (sambil ade emoticon kenyit mata sebelah)

ya ampun! sabar je la dgn suamiku ini.

terima kasih sayangku kerana sungguh supportive dgn kehendak/impian daku untuk lebih kurus dari sekarang. u ni memang amat memahami la...i like!

Today is Monday

2009-08-03T13:30:00.000+08:00

Today,
Before you say an unkind word - Think of someone who can't speak.

Before you complain about the taste of your food - Think of someone who has nothing to eat.

Before you complain about your husband or wife - Think of someone who's crying out to GOD for a companion.

Today,
Before you complain about life - Think of someone who died too early on this earth.

Before you complain about your children - Think of someone who desires children but they're barren.

Before you argue about your dirty house someone didn't clean or sweep - Think of the people who are living in the streets.

Before whining about the distance you drive Think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet.

And when you are tired and complain about your job - Think of the unemployed, the disabled, and those who wish they had your job.

Before you think of pointing the finger or condemning another -Remember that not one of us is without sin.

And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down - Put a smile on your face and think: you're alive and still around.

-excerpt from forwarded email at office

Saturday the off-day

2009-08-01T22:36:00.003+08:00

the long awaited swimming session is finally being realized by yours truly with the succesful achievement of dragging Mr. Hubby together :) well, we both need some extra workout to stay fit hehe. off we went to our fav spot for dipping...this hotel.
after dipping session, went to Tarbush @ Pyramid to satisfy our hunger. there goes my diet :( but but i did managed to control myself ya. not going overboard with the shish kebab or beriyani hehe.

next weekend is going to be big! yeay!!