To Adam and Ayesha - With Love

Phew... But I Am Back !

2011-12-30T00:03:00.000+08:00

And wishing everyone a very Happy New Year 2012. Uploading the former "postcards" to show that I used to be creative ;) However,have you guys tried the newest FB layout called Timeline? I kinda like it as it makes me feel like I'm blogging like a pro blogger. I've always loved year end time as holiday mood almost each of us has creates carefree ambience. We should live everyday like it is a holiday, being thankful & spending time with family, and looking hopefully to the future. Happy New Year ! :D

Father's Day Comes Again..

2011-06-19T01:40:00.009+08:00

My hubby is such a wonderful daddy to our children.

My Pa & Ma on their big day.

It's been ages since I last wrote something in my blog. I have lost the "touch" of how to express my feelings via written words. But Happy Father's Day to ALL but only WONDERFUL fathers out there. May Allah swt bless y'all. Ameen. *p/s : I'll be back :D

Bringing back love into life

2011-03-16T13:50:00.000+08:00

Love, under the Eiffel.

Moi & the monument Eiffel.

PARIS : ETD Monday (14th till 21st March)09:00 hours

It's time for hubby & I taking sometime away to re-find ourselves in the relationship & to bring vigor to nowadays getting-stale life.

We are both definitely not Amazing Race materials, and I have to admit that traveling together is the biggest test of our relationship. However, I really want to see the trip as a great way to rebuild a tired one. I expect when we direct ourselves to a foreign place, we will have arguments, but eventually, we’re gonna accomplish a goal together – and that will make us feel good.

Most importantly, I want to fall in love again & again with my hubby. Pray for us ! :)

When I Look At You

2011-01-05T19:40:00.000+08:00

I didn't know what to say as I wasn't even sure how I felt exactly at the time when I sent my son Adam to his Primary ONE. ALL feelings became one. Excited, worried, abundance of love, proud..you name it! But, I was definitely overwhelmed by this experience. Probably these similar feelings will be felt during our offspring's graduation or wedding or holding our first grandchild :D Hopefully my hubby & I live long enough to witness all those events I mentioned. Praying for more than the said events though. Ameen..

Looking into his bright future I hope :)

New friend named Adib. Very chatty & confident lil'man :D

Adam looking straight into the lens when I shot this about 10 metres away.

Moments like this made me wanna cry. He's always been a little protective of his lil'sister.

Daddy and the clan :)

Precious Time, Only The Two Of Us

2010-11-20T23:02:00.000+08:00

I really appreciate that we get to spend quality time together. Just the two of us,in Melbourne. Away from daily routine and kids, just for couple of days. It's absolutely wonderful that once in a blue moon, we have this opportunity to spice things up a little (*cheeky smile).

Some family members critisized of how hubby & I could "leave" our children and be away, to have fun. Well, I honestly pity them for feeling that way (I feel sorry for them indeed for only seeing negative things each time hubby & I are making trip abroad and not even making a fuss when collecting souvenirs from the trip :).

First of all, we didn't leave our children un-attended :P.. and we paid our excellent relatives (my brother & sister in law whose children are our children's cousins that get along very well). We called each day to check them out & they were really happy that they felt we, the parents were interrupting them having a blast when calling from Kangaroo Land to ask them if they missed us :)

Well, enough negativity. My hubby & I have rejuvenated our relationship and we've got the greatest caretakers of our children now that hubby already confirmed our Tokyo trip next year.Yaay!!! :D

All In A Day's Life

2010-08-14T14:26:00.004+08:00

First of all, Salam Ramadhan Al-Mubharak y'all! Let's all have a blessed Ramadhan & months ahead after that with our loved ones. This is a compilation of few activities that one can so much do in a day : D

What can you do when you get bored on your annual leave taken just to be alone?

To look back and to be be thankful for all precious things & moments God has allowed us to have.

Thank you sweet hubby for lovely bouquet as a birthday surprise in my office.

My newest addition of "fruit children"(anak buah) nephew Ariel Rayyan. My youngest brother Udin is holding his first son while Ayesha looks.

Decorating your workplace & being praised for it by BIG bosses : D *show off

Teasing your colleague & having good laughs no matter how stupid the jokes are :P

To dream about my daughter's dreamed room (my dream:)

Dreamed kitchen!

To day dream about me & hubby having to spend quiet morning, holding hands over this cute breakfast table.

Here's what I want my daughter to have (one of those dreamed stuff for your only daughter).

Thank YOU Allah swt for giving me chance to be mother to wonderful children Adam & Ayesha. Below, my daughter Ayesha right before her playtime at the pool.

Love of my life and 'results' of our love ;)

My pale face due to out of stock Rimmel 2-way cake. But whatever! As long as I have my munchkins right next to me.

I want my precious Ayesha to have these (again, my dream :)

And, this!

And...all these : D

Well, that's for me!

I just love window shopping in IKEA, alone! :D

So what else did I do ? "Stalking" a blue GTFour?

I love this pix!

Being alone reminds me of my trip to Malacca last June 2010. I had so much FUN and shots below speak loudly.

Hubby & I with South Pirate & girlfriend Nabila.

Damn! Who took pix of my a**less behind :P

Where is "me" ? he heh..

Around My First Convoy.Pictures Say Gazillion Words.

2010-06-12T18:22:00.001+08:00

From left: Rock Oi,MacTravolta,Bond69 & me.

Solero & MasterG with their 'babies'

Hubby won Motul engine oil during lucky draw.

My group for telematch.

Crazy!But look at my cute hubby instead :)

Arzizi a.k.a Kechik and Nick!

Kechik & Eddy : Some of cutest young Caldinians.

Bully : Anywhere, anytime..

Some of hot babes :)

Life Other Than Work

2010-05-02T22:12:00.000+08:00

Me and other girl Caldinians with one of Caldina Club Malaysia's founders MasterG (on his birthday) - Pix courtesy of CCM FB.

Come home from work at almost midnight on almost every other working day has made me a 'hibernator' from outside world. As much as I could, I'd join Caldina Club un-official convoy or teh tarik sessions as I need to have friends from time to time (friends who could discuss a lot about other things apart from work).

And, oh dear I'm missing my children so much! Almost zero family pics taken lately :(

Dear God,

Please let my husband be rich as quickly as possible as I don't feel like working now (too exhausted). And, I'll still be receiving allowances as much as I earn now (maybe more :) even though as a homemaker.Amennn......

Warmest regards.

7-Year Itch?

2010-03-21T16:20:00.001+08:00

My babies Adam & Ayesha.

My newest 'baby' :P

I spent my leave watching lots of romantic or romantic-comedy genre. Then I realised, in real life I've totally forgotten of how to fall in love (with the same person) again. Now, what do I have to do to re-ignite the spark?

But I say the process takes two to tango. Doesn't really work if only one side's clapping. Sigh.... I get tired easily nowadays. Wondering, wandering in my own world. While I wander, I'd wonder if others feeling the same. If the rest are trapped in the same circle of life for instance, we still go to work even if we don't like what we're doing. What motivates us to keep on doing what we don't like doing?But as far as my work (or workplace) concerned, I am just grateful to my Branch Operations Manager as she has assigned me to do different things from my routine now. And I am loving it !

I'm also thankful for my newest arrival of a new 'baby' Dina on March 12th, 2010. She's so pretty & rugged :D

Working My Working Life

2010-02-07T22:55:00.001+08:00

Surviving with limited supply of Oxygen & that's how I describe my working life now. But so far I survive. Success rate's probably not so high but I'm still a survivor here in the Country's official religion's Bank. With horrible HR system & literally the worst IT management(please note the Head of the department) ever, I'm trying to optimise these limited sources to get optimum outcome. I, most of the times, have to be kiasu or incredibly bitchy to get things done. And YES, I'm on my own, but YES! I'm proud to say that so far it's working! I'll make sure it works!

Balancing at the end of day.

Photo session. My boss clads in shiny-shiny pink/purple.

My wonderful colleagues. Well, some....

Happy New Year

2009-12-20T23:12:00.000+08:00

It's been ages since my last update. Thinking I have to do something about my blog and here I am, updating some photos from various events.

I miss my blog, my happy hours at home and most importantly my children.

Adila (ex-Citibanker) and I at her birthday party recently held at Bukit Seri Ceylon KL. Now she's back in States and I'm gonna miss her dearly :(

Ayesha and her lil' auntie Fifi during Aidiladha 2009 (in Gurun Kedah)

Me and hubby (Aidiladha 2009)

Adam on his graduation day (class of 5 years old).Unfortunately, twas the same day Ibu being admitted to DEMC and had her appendice removed (due to appendicitis).

A proud daddy!

Oops! My mortar board's falling off :P

My son, "singing" ;P

"Singing" again :)

Happy 5th Birthday Adam

2009-11-16T00:01:00.001+08:00

Happy 5th Birthday my son Adam
If only you knew..
How much I love you
If only you knew..
How I started living LIFE
When I first saw you..
I couldn't hold my tears
Strolling down my cheeks in the Operation room..
If only you knew..
How proud I am as a mother
You're a joy
You're Godsend
I love you my son..
With this, I'm praying that you'll always have great & blessed life
Forever.. Here & Here-after..Ameen...

Still..with bottle (needed during nap & bedtime)

Adam sulking :)

Good time, again...

2009-11-14T18:34:00.000+08:00

We both love HRC. The most recent HRC opened in Penang Island and the place really is beautiful and happening!

However, we went there just to have lunch and there'd be on our next trip that we're gonna check out how cool the place is at night.

Until the next time HRC Penang!

Stolen Time...

2009-11-08T15:05:00.000+08:00

I now miss being at home, yacking at Ayesha whenever she overpowders her face with baby talc.

But today, in this very entry, I have to admit that I'm being harrassed by :

i) Network 21 people, who's selling seminars, but using AMWAY name in the first place (not being transparent and keep getting their uplines to call my hubby & I in order to convince I'll be super wealthy in 5 years time).

ii)A friend who keeps on promoting Alpha Lipid condensed milk and trying to convince me to be a member. Again, I'd too be rich within certain period of time :)

iii) My boss - asking me to bring in more sales but refuse to pay any commission (in the name of jihad and I said "huh?").

iv) Incompetent but selfish colleagues who keep on troubling me with their incomplete tasks :(

What have I done in my previous life to receive these punishments? *chuckles

I just need a break and someone I really like/love to 'harrass' me : P

NOT those people above ..

In Love With Love

2009-10-03T00:11:00.000+08:00

What I love having and graceful for the blessings...

Having to see my Adam & Ayesha being playful & learning all the way (note the huge alphabets:)

My mini-hp.... :D and great health to be able to enjoy my favourite olio pasta..

Having my colleagues / friends at my place...

Pleasant hand-made, beautiful surprise from virtual friend sis DiahRothman.Thanks sis for this lovely & practical clutch!

Blessed with wonderful hubby (fathering our babies)

Having to have occassional re-union with families (Adam/Ayesha with cousins Sara & Danish)

P/S: Trying to locate pix of a beautiful stencil made by a virtual friend Haslina, but right now looking high & low for the thumbdrive :(

Many thanks for making my life more beautiful...

Wasting My Life? Yes?

2009-09-27T23:59:00.000+08:00

NO?

Me & Hubby - Today September 27th, 2009.

Our BIG day September 27th, 2003.

My parents' wedding day (some time in 1974)

Ma & Pa and errr...with some other Navy guys (Singapore 1983)

Wasting my life by working late each day?
Today is my 6th wedding Anniversary and I don't want to whine so much.

Working late each day made me question myself - "Am I wasting my life away working?"

Missing my precious Adam & Ayesha made me wonder to myself - "What is quality time?" when the work is so demanding till you don't breathe in rythm no more.

Not even having time to upload photos or update my very-missed-dearestly-blog.

Not even having time to spend my wages :(

So, what's the point me working? :P

Happy 6th Anniversary to me & hubby......

And owh..Happy Eid Mubarak everyone!Maaf Zahir Batin,truly....

P/S: Love,let's both learn from my Pa & Ma, working too hard and being away from each other too often has its consequences :(

Ramadhan, "Merdeka" , Aidilfitri

2009-08-29T11:27:00.000+08:00

As a whole what does LIFE mean for me?

Just want to be with my family and forget about work for a while and cherish whatever Allah swt has blessed me with. I'm grateful that I'm still here to see Ramadhan, Merdeka & insyaAllah Aidilfitri this year.

Would I still be here to enjoy these special moments next years? Only God knows...

Have a great LIFE everyone!!!

Lil' Ayesha's 3rd Birthday & My 34th

2009-08-01T14:42:00.000+08:00

Dear Diary,
July 28th 2009 (Ayesha's 3rd) & 30th (my 34th) already passed by.
Ayesha had high fever on her birthday & kept on crying day and night. DarulEhsan Medical Centre was the place for the 'celebration' :(
Come 29, she felt better, Alhamdulillah...
30th arrived : Hubby surprised me with bouquet of sweetest roses delivered to the bank where I'm working : D ("Thank you my Love for the gifts & I love the SWATCH you bought too! :)"

Dear Diary,
Just a note here so that Ayesha & I always be thankful for the wonderful MEN in our both lives ("Adam... thanks for the hugs & kisses you give us each day :)"

P/S : Today, we're out to re-celebrate our both birthdays : D

To both Ayesha & Adam, you'll always be God-sent angels delivered right into Ibu & Daddy's lives. We love YOU dearestly & unconditionally.
To Ihsan, Mom : Thanks for the call & sms.
To Udin & Zie : Thanks for the jubah & matching headscarf :D
To DrSam, Aziah (my junior), Rosilia, Sly : Thanks so much for lovely call/sms that left me feeling wonderful the whole day!!! :)
To all friends : Thanks for the wonderful wishes & du'a via phone, FaceBook etc.

I LOVE MY LIFE :)

Cameron Highlands PART1

2009-07-19T13:26:00.000+08:00

These are the children's pictures during our holiday with family friends Fauzi+Syuhada.
More to upload in PART2.

From left : Firaz, Farhan, Adam & Ayesha.

Ayesha & Firaz.

Adam newly found bestfriend Farhan.

Contest Sunway Lagoon

2009-07-11T18:24:00.000+08:00

Adam, Ayesha & their second cousin Aiman having 'conversation' only they understood :)

Tickets valued at RM200 + to Sunway Lagoon Dry & Wet Parks to be won!!!
Find out more info about the contest from this wonderful BLOG :D
Contest ends July 15th, 2009. Hurry up friends!!!!

Happy Father's Day

2009-06-21T11:08:00.001+08:00

Father's Day is today. Before married, I've never celebrated this day. As my hubby turned out to be such a wonderful father to our children, I'm wishing all the best & giving him my love, always. To my biological father "Happy Father's Day" to you too!

Once In A Blue Moon...

2009-06-08T19:45:00.003+08:00

June 6th, 2009 Saturday
I'm just sending my love & how thankful I am that my younger brother Udin & his wifee Zie volunteered to babysit our Adam & Ayesha, so that my hubby & I could spend time together, just the two of us (after so long :)

Both of us were not much of dancers, so we enjoyed the live band show (the band really rocks!). In the mean time, we also enjoyed people watching & laughed occasionally when few 'uncles' with head covered with white hair danced with much younger girls. I reminded hubby not to become ONE someday :P

Thank you husband for the wonderful dinner & great evening . I have had a blast. HRC rocks!
And YOU definitely are my rockstar!

Pin Cushions OR Tiny Pillows?

2009-06-02T18:21:00.000+08:00

I've decided both. Meanwhile, today I'm going out to buy Vitamin E oil to apply on Adam's chic pox scars.Hopefully it'll help.

Measles Or Chic Pox?

2009-05-27T20:13:00.000+08:00

No meeting up Suri & her sister Ratu for couple of weeks :(

No school!

No outing for my son & all of us :(

My plan for holiday is crushed as my son is infected with measles or small pox (I haven't consulted a doctor for sure as hubby is having to attend to an event at Sunway Convention Centre,but he'll be in ,in the noon to bring us to the clinic).But when checking online for the info on the differences between measles & chicken pox, it looks like my son is having measles (the symptoms etc).It breaks my heart to see him this way & it's very difficult for me to quarantine him from playing with his lil' sis Ayesha. Sigh....

Here's info googled :
The characteristic measles rash is classically described as a generalized, maculopapular, erythematous rash that begins several days after the fever starts. It starts on the head before spreading to cover most of the body, often causing itching. The rash is said to "stain", changing colour from red to dark brown, before disappearing.

The chickenpox lesions (blisters) start as a two to four millimeter red papule which develops an irregular outline (a rose petal). A thin-walled, clear vesicle (dew drop) develops on top of the area of redness. This "dew drop on a rose petal" lesion is very characteristic for chickenpox. After about eight to 12 hours the fluid in the vesicle gets cloudy and the vesicle breaks leaving a crust. The fluid is highly contagious, but once the lesion crusts over, it is not considered contagious. The crust usually falls off after seven days sometimes leaving a crater-like scar. Although one lesion goes through this complete cycle in about seven days, another hallmark of chickenpox is the fact that new lesions crop up every day for several days. Therefore it may be a week before new lesions stop appearing and existing lesions crust over.

Treatment?

Supportive Care for Measles Treatment

Supportive care can include:

Intravenous (IV) fluids
Medications to control fever or pain
Antibiotics to treat secondary infections from bacteria
Good nursing care.

Measles Treatment: Vitamin A

In developing countries, malnutrition, vitamin A deficiency, and severe measles are common. For these situations, measles treatment should include vitamin A medication for two days, starting as soon as a measles diagnosis is made. This measles treatment has been shown to decrease the risk of blindness and death.

Outcome Following Measles Treatment

The majority of people with measles recover, but measles complications can be dangerous. Six to twenty percent of the people who get the disease will get an ear infection, diarrhea, or even pneumonia. One out of 1,000 people with measles will develop inflammation of the brain, and about 1 out of 1,000 will die.

God HELP ME,please...Ameen...

Predicament

2009-05-22T22:20:00.002+08:00

I'm so torn apart now.Between accepting the recent offer from a bank OR staying home with my children. If I don't accept the offer, I might be letting go the last chance to join the working world (as I don't grow younger each day :) . If I take up the job offer, I'm going to miss :

Day-dreaming... :D

Spending daily play-time with Adam & Ayesha :(

Getting in touch with my 'artistic' side :P

Being at home most of the time.

Sending Adam to school.

Teasing my kittens :P

When I'm Bored..

2009-05-18T17:41:00.001+08:00

SUNDAY : MAY 17th @ 2 to 4 PM

My dear hubby was having his afternoon,weekendly nap (not really a nap,I'd say he was dozing off as his snoring melody could be heard across our living room :),my children were doing their own things.Adam was holding very dearly to the PS joystick & Ayesha, I guess was day-dreaming of becoming a princess by the way she twirled & sang (isn't every lil' girl has this very same fairytale dream ? :)

As I was left alone, I started bloghopping or blogwalking and discovered these FREE beautiful clip-arts which made wonderful posters for my children's rooms. Here are some FREEBIES to share & there are more at this link.

When The Weather Is Great..

2009-05-14T17:08:00.001+08:00

Everything is great!

We have experienced mad hot weather these couple of weeks and rain has started pouring for a day or two now :) I'm feeling blessed...

Here's how we spend time together at the playground within the residential area to enjoy the fine & breezy afternoon.

Before I Was A Mom

2009-05-11T20:50:00.004+08:00

I was in books haven (RM5 per book - hardcovered or not!)

The presents. "Thanks Love..."

"Happy Mom's Day to Ngok-Ngok to have given birth to these beautiful kitties."

Before I was a Mom

-I slept as late as I wanted and never worried about how late I got into bed. I brushed my hair and my teeth everyday.

Before I was a Mom

-I cleaned my house each day. I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby. I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous. I never thought about immunizations.

Before I was a Mom

-I had never been puked on - Pooped on - Spit on - Chewed on, or Peed on. I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts. I slept all night.

Before I was a Mom

-I never held down a screaming child so that doctors could do tests...or give shots. I never looked into teary eyes and cried. I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin. I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.

Before I was a Mom

-I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put it down. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt. I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much. I never knew that I could love someone so much. I never knew I would love being a Mom.

Before I was a Mom

-I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body. I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby. I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child. I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important.

Before I was a Mom

-I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay. I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom. I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much before I was a Mom.

"Atuk, Please Forgive Me..."

2009-05-10T16:34:00.000+08:00

My mom Aishah with my newborn Ayesha.Grandmom Halimah with my children.
When Is Mother's Day?

Mother's day date is on different days around the world. The mother's day date in UK is on the 4th Sunday of Lent, which is 3 weeks before the Easter Sunday. In the US, it is on the second Sunday of May.A lil' bit of history here :) However, I did read in some blogs that celebrating Mother's Day is a jewish tradition where they worship Maryam(Mary) as Mother of All Mothers as she is the mother of Prophet Isa a.s (Jesus & son of God to them).

As for me for whatever reason, I just want to show how much my grandmom matters to me. Although I have biological mom (technically everyone or each living creature :), my grandmom is the ONE who has raised me to be the woman I am today. If I could be half as good she is as a mother, I'll be thankful! And, I'm really sorry for things I've put you thru raising me up, Atuk. I'm praying hard that I don't have to go thru the same experience you've gone thru with me.Ameen....

We have all experienced what it is to have a mother (to some degree) because we were born. Maybe we grew up without such a parent at all. Perhaps we were raised by surrogates, such as aunts, grandmothers etc.Maybe we had a rougher time, going through the parents nasty divorce. Certainly, we all harbor some emotions toward the woman that carried us in her womb for 9 months, though. For it was that person that played a part in giving us life. Without her, I would not be here. Thank YOU Mom Aishah.

Now I am perplexing of what to write about things that will express my feelings and will let my grandmom know that I appreciate her and that I care.
1. I want to write about how I always missed her cooking.
2. I want to write about how she had cared for me when I was sick & when I failed my 4-cr hours paper in univ & repeated that DAMN paper(DAMN Organic Chemictry!!).
3. I want to write about how she has always been there for me, teaching me how to recite Quran & to perform Solah - although I was darn lazy to do so.
4. I want to write about how she overcome a difficult period of her life and how I admire her strength.
5. I want to write about how I missed her nagging to me when I pierced my tongue & belly button & backpack travelled with my wild 'buddies' [ I now realise just how ridiculous I looked at the time :( ]

There. I have a pretty good idea of what to write in a mother's day card. But I'm just gonna write it here in my blog. I want to show her how I always remember her by and she will be comforted that she will always have a place in my heart. I just wanna let her know that she is appreciated for all that she has done.

Wind Of Change

2009-05-08T17:47:00.000+08:00

May 1st left us days ago but I still remember the day I went back to my dear hubby's hometown in Muar, place that is well-known for its Asam Pedas & Mee Bandung. It was really a hot & stuffy day. However, the event held so-called Aqiqah( is defined as the animal that is slaughtered on the occasion when the hair of a new born is shaved) & 1st Birthday celebration for Haikal (hubby's nephew) went well. Here are some pictures taken by my hubby.Once in a blue moon living life without airconditioning (and heater for morning shower) has taught me a life lesson : "If they survive, I could survive it too!"

Adam & his cousin Iman.

The birthday cake.

Me & Kiki(one of hubby's cousins).

Cik Are(hubby's cousin) with newborn baby Airyssa Amanda & me.

Easy to be 2-months old baby.Sleeping is main 'occupation' :D

Haikal, the birthday boy Mom Liza, Babah Azri & Big sis Khadijah.

The cousins,neighbourhood children, Waks & Nyaie - waiting to 'ambush' the FOOD..

"Ika, where are you going?"

Jeju Came To Us :) A THANK YOU Note.

2009-05-04T22:02:00.003+08:00

How else to show my appreciation? Blog is one of the platforms to do so. So Dr Sam, Sis Zayda & handsome children, my family and I are saying THANK YOU very much for these wonderful gifts from Jeju Island Korea. Furthermore, Sis Zayda is a fantastic cook and we are still drooling for the excellent meehoon soup now, plus so much more menus that made the evening so memorable.

I was giggling in excitement when time to un-wrap the gifts. My hubby Faizal was so confident that it was Chocolate bar, specially bought from the land of Winter Sonata :P

I was thinking the same while I carefully removed the cellophane tapes. I was jumping up & down when I first saw the BOX. One of my favourite things in the world : Eau de toilette!(uniquely from Jeju) PLUS Beauty Soap and both smell heavenly sweet.... The Cadbury sweets included were quickly disappeared. And again & again..THANK YOU for the packed yummy food that we brought home. You guys had been really kind and wonderful!

THANK YOU!

Why & How Does One Blog?

2009-04-24T20:19:00.001+08:00

I have been thinking about blogging lately & as I have no other ideas of what to write, I decided to blog about this...

Disclaimer : Don't take what I write here seriously as this is just me rambling

I had been invited to 'drop by' at a friend's blog & she gave me her url address one day. So, I figured out "Why not" and decided to visit the link. I have yet to start blogging at the time but I somehow quite familiar with blogosphere (for political & economical information as my common sense is way too great to believe what's reported in the newspapers & local tv networks :). Her blog is about her family & daily activities of what she consumes during breakfast,tea break, lunch,dinner, supper.. yadi yada *YAWN* (most of us anyway). I asked her the reason why she blogs & she said "it's somekind of life journal & she hopes one day her kids will be able to read what she has written today." Furthermore, she added " Please do leave some comments so that I know you've been reading my blog." Reason well-accepted & for me, it's a noble thing to do for parents (for their children).

So, I left few comments to show that I did visit her blog. I checked, checked & re-checked - no response, no reply on my comments. Her blog at the time already out with newest updates. So, after about 5 entries & no reply on my comments, I stopped putting up what I think about her stories. And I was thinking why on earth did you INVITE people to read your blog when you don't even bother to reply readers' comments. Might as well you disable the "Leave Comment" link or better off, your blog is just for your eyes only!

So lesson BLOGGING 101 that I learned that day : "Reply comments on your blog (if you've INVITED people to read your blog) or otherwise it seems that commentator is talking to herself/himself :)"

Then, I asked myself - if I was to be a blogger, what 'd I blog about? And decided to give myself a try. I have never been a writer before & I want to see if I could speak up my mind clearly.... in writing. Good thing that this friend of mine did introduce me to blogging as a platform to 'say' what you want. Like saying "I love you" or "I hate your perspectives in politics & other" and "here's some events in my life" etc.. Little did I know I was also going to meet wonderful new friends along the way :) However, it scares me a lil' bit seing harsh comments appeared in some of my friends' blogs. Anyways, in September 2008 - I started blogging & I've learned so much too! And I now am enjoying the joy of technologies & became more IT oriented & lappey literate :D

I appreciate beautiful backgrounds too! Therefore, I change the layout of my blog very frequently. And, I googled way thru it to find more & more freebies :)

But, I really don't want to be like the guy in the pix below. So obsessed about blogging that I'd stick my face 24-7 to my lappey screen and I think it's really not appropriate that 80% of your life consists of blogging... & another 20% : perhaps on occupation & others (some bloggers blog right thru out their working/office hours that made me wonder what kind of money they receive as their salaries by the end of the month as most of their working hours consists of blogging.Sigh...). My principal : When you're at work, it's important to be an honest employee as it distinguishes if you really deserve to earn the salary that you brought back home each month.

April : My Gratitude Journal

2009-04-17T16:36:00.000+08:00

I am blessed with...

...healthy children, a great husband, roof above our heads (a place to call home :),beautiful & spoilt feline friends,and the list goes on and on. I am gonna try to write a gratitude journal each night.

Unfortunately in my hectic day, I 've forgotten to be grateful. I rush all the time and usually grumpy with my Adam & Ayesha.

'Bebelang' : The 'biscuit' kitten. He'd only be at our place if my daughter Ayesha calls him :D

The birthday presents :)

Latest pictures of hubby & rascals on his 35th birthday.

Rolling Back The Years

2009-04-14T09:05:00.001+08:00

A THANK YOU NOTE!
Date : April 10th, 2009 Friday Night
Venue : RED BOX The Gardens Midvalley
Event : Reunion of SAS Batch '92 a.k.a Karaoke Night!

Suddenly I felt like a teenager again. Thanks to all friends that made the evening so FUN & memorable. Special thanks to Yatie & Ezatul for the loveliest door gifts. Nana sent me home safely at wee hours :D Thanks Nana so very much!Wina, let's hope you are back here frequently from London & we could do this again. Yatie took flight all the way from Alor Setar just to be with all of us.

To friends who are indeed living & working in Klang Valley all these while, let's say 'hi' more often (even though only via FaceBook :) Nana, Asmida Zam2, Che Anis, Awien, Zamie, Ezatul, Xalyta, Celina, Sumathi, Nathrah, Michelle, Shirin - YOU GALS ARE ROCKSTARS!

Let's hope our friendships remain the longest time. Thanks Yatie, Che Anis & Michelle for allowing me to upload photos from your FB albums!

FIRST Sewing Outcome!

2009-04-09T07:18:00.000+08:00

My Workstation.

Date of History in the making : April 6th, 2009 (Monday)

Today,

Magic happened finally, when my both childen were taking their nap at the same time.

That gave me opportunity to complete my delayed first sewing project - Buntings creation!

I know it is far from perfect but I'm still proud of it anyhow :P

My FIRST sewing outcome! All I need to do is to find ways to improvise it a little bit. I'm thinking embellishment. Embellish with what? Let my children have their nap together one more time & I'll know what to use... *chuckles* I've got the mojo!

I SEW !

And, that's what important right now :D Need someone to pat on my back as my hands couldn't reach that far (hands just able to reach my shoulders as I'm not into Yoga so much :)

Adam Says Thanks...

2009-04-06T07:10:00.001+08:00

My hubby's colleague RAFLI has recently given Adam two mini-cars to add to my son's collection. Thank you so much for making my son's day & right now he's asleep with the cars next to him (he does this with his favourite toys :)

P/S: I have been teaching Adam to write a THANK YOU note. He's yet to complete the drawing & colouring part. He's also been asking which robot (Transformers) according to Rafli's preference but I said ; "Let's ask Daddy to ask Uncle okay?"

And, we envy you so much for getting complimentary passes to F1 at The Grand Stand seats!

Adam with his favourite Uncle Rafli. At young age of 25, my family & I could already see him going far in his life to be a successful man in his career (Univ Malaya graduate & now an engineer working together with my hubby) and would make a fantastic father someday. My children clique very well with Uncle Rafli.

'THE CARS' is basically the centre of Adam's life right now.

Spelling lesson. Adam also requested how to spell Uncle Rafli's name :D

Adam after indoor soccer session with Daddy.

Most recent drawing & colouring [from cartoon characters but ibu couldn't recall which :( ]

Strays That Stay

2009-03-31T23:07:00.001+08:00

I've just being nominated as recipient of this terrific award, meant for cat lovers.Thanks Amirul, so much. Here, I'm forwarding this wonderful award to Nami & Baby Lyana.Enjoy it!

Blackie is the new comer to the area. He tries approaching/pursueing some female cats here, but those cats will look at him as if he's the alien (not even a cat!). Guess his green tiny-t saves his virginity :P

Jambu's biological mom, Pretty.

Jambu (on the left) with siblings.

'Gossip Girls'

2009-03-28T22:22:00.000+08:00

Sweet,sweet Farhah (Julia's) with my son Adam :D

Adam busy colouring while Ayesha dozing off

Farhah has the most beautiful,sparkly eyes

Sweet Farhah hugging shy Adam, while Ayesha looking

Sweet Farhah with my children.Isn't she friendly?

Farhah with Ayesha

Iyra & my children, Adam & Ayesha

Me & lovely Eida

Iyra & Julia
March 26, 2009 Thursday
Midvalley

All ‘girls’ blogger meet-up.
First – my children, Iyra The Red Ribbon & I met a blogger named Julia (she & family are all the way from Russia). Brief meeting at the Mall’s Secret Recipe. Her daughter Farhah is absolutely angelic & adorable. My son Adam still is asking if he could ever meet Farhah again :D While my daughter Ayesha keeps on saying “Sister nice, sister kind….”

I am so grateful that Iyra asked me out to accompany her meeting you & daughter. Definitely a memorable afternoon.

The second blogger we met, called Eida, all the way from Keramat KL & she amazingly has beaten the horrible traffic due to heavy rain, plus peak hour slot of peeps going home from work. And, she arrived safely at the Coffee Beans (just next to the Secret Recipe) with lil’ baby in her tummy (YES! Sweet Eida is a pregger :). Wishing lovely Eida all the best & my prayers always be with you as I really believe that you’re such a wonderful person. I’m just feeling lucky to have met you.

Special thanks to Iyra The Red Ribbon who has driven me & my children to Midvalley. This is my first time stepping in, into this Mall after 4 years since my last visit. Now, I wouldn’t be facing much difficulties to search for my schoolmates re-union venue this coming April, at The Gardens :D

SEW CUTE!

2009-03-26T01:33:00.000+08:00

To cheer myself up a little bit. Introducing my very own sewing machine. Even KFC Variety Box Meal sized bigger than my SEW CUTE machine :)

Barzakh

2009-03-23T23:19:00.000+08:00

Barzakh (برزخ)
The one-way barrier between the mortal realm and the spirit world which the deceased soul crosses and waits for qiyamah judgment.

"Innaa Lillaahi Wa Innaa Ilayhi Raaji'un"
To Allah we belong and to Him is our return

Brief sms that my mom sent to my eldest brother Kamarul Zaman to have lost his dearest mother , late Mum Azizah Abdullah yesterday afternoon. My heart goes out to Kamarul Zaman, Kamarul Bahri & families. Heartiest condolences from my family & I.

My youngest brother Solahuddin & wifee Zie, my hubby Faizal & my children were there in Cheras Perdana (at the mosque & cemetery) to bid goodbye, to show respects & to mourn together loss of a wonderful lady who had gone through a lot in her life. Al-Fatihah to arwah.

I, still am holding my tears while typing this as I've never known Mum Azizah personally. But today, I feel like I've known her for life. Today is the beginning of new 'life' to arwah, and to me too. Today , after 34 years of living this life, my VERY FIRST :

- ...close observation of how jenazah is bathed.

- ...awareness of kafan steps(wrapping jenazah in white shroud for burial).

- ...taste of solah jenazah.

- ...watch of the burial processes from positioning arwah until the soils covered her in full.

- ...time I heard live talqin.

I'm scared but I know that I'm not gonna be at loss, anymore..InsyaAllah. I am determined. I'm gonna learn & learn.... The sound of Imam's voice reciting Quranic verses & talqin is still ringing in my ears specifically the part "Sesungguhnya Mati Itu Benar.."

Astaghfirullāh (أستغفر الله)
"I seek forgiveness from God."

*image googled & islamic phrases wikied*

Special thanks to :"Hubert, thanks so much for your kind help. You're the BEST cousin anyone would have wanted/needed in life."

Jul Rahim, Rebecca Soraya & Lara : My most beautiful nephew & nieces.

Claudia : Zaman's lovely wife "He's been the luckiest man."

Solahuddin & Zie and Ihsan too! Umie Saadah, Sis Sharifah, Muntasir : "I'll be totally lost without you guys ."

Zaman's & Bahri's friends & other relatives :"Thank you too for being there."

To hubby Faizal :"THANK YOU & I LOVE YOU"

i am aMAZEd !

2009-03-21T20:22:00.000+08:00

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March 12th, 2009 (The day Sue M, Baby Alesha & Mizan visited us), a parcel arrived & my children & I excitedly unwrapped it. THANK YOU CabaiKering a.k.a Rose for these wonderful gifts (all the way from Penang island).Not long after that, my baby Adam was busy with THE MAZE. Although he did not break the time record of 13 minutes to complete it, he completed the 'task.' He was extremely satisfied though a bit grumpy when I refused to help him in completing The Maze. I was there only to watch & encourage him when he was feeling tired or seem to show sign of "argh....I give up, Ibu."

In the mean time Ayesha was busy holding the other gift (Water Doodle book) as she thought her brother would take that away from her :)

Apparently on the same day, Adam has won FIRST PLACE in colouring competition in his school (thanks to Ratu for her kind help).

Below are pics of Adam completing THE MAZE.

Uncounted Blessings

2009-03-19T09:29:00.001+08:00

Whenever we gather together,
The words are not easy to find,
But love speaks a common language
When people have ties that bind.
We don't always say what we're feeling
As often as families should;
We don't count our blessings out loud,
But somehow they're understood.
We know that we're thankful for living
With the comfort of each other's care;
We're grateful for memories and stories,
And the jokes that our family shares.
We might leave a promise unspoken,
But we know that we're loyal and true;
We can count on companions through life,
In the sunshine and shadows, too.
We might show some special attention
To a stranger, acquaintance, or guest,
But we never forget in our hearts
About those that we really love best.
These blessings can never be counted
Like money or gold dividends;
They can only be shared as the love
That exists when families are friends.
Special thanks to Jill Wolf.This poem describes truly how I feel about the gathering today.
To DrSam & Sis Zayda : Happy honeymooning in the land of Winter Sonata & Kimchi.
To Iyra : Happy Senating with thick files I saw :D

Handsome Shazmin (Meen) doing the "I'm The King of The World" pose - he's DrSam's (from Archive of Time) youngest rascal.

Sweet Iyra (Si Riben Merah)

DrSam says : "Hmm...I do look good in this frame" :D

My hubby Faizal holding Adam, DrSam with youngest rascal Meen & Sweet Iyra with my Ayesha.

Another pix!

The bowls :)

Anti-clockwise from the back : Shazwan(handsome young man with glasses), lovely Sis Zayda, Meen(the 'cilik' one in the middle), Iyra The Red Ribbon holding my Adam & me with Ayesha.

Below are shots uploaded from Iyra's cameraphone.Thanks Iyra...

Lovely Sis Zayda (DrSam's) feeding 'Mee Bandung Adabi' to Meen. Thanking you sis for the chocolate cake & doughnuts that brought over.They're YUMMY!!!

Home-Sweet-Home

2009-03-18T09:06:00.000+08:00

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*I miss former arrangement of my home, but too lazy to do anything about it!

If you'd like to see my current arrangement, you can see it here but I'm starting to feel bored with it now. Hmm...still looking for some fresh ideas :P

Below arrangement was when Adam & Ayesha were still very little(Adam 2 yr + & Ayesha 5 mths)

Me - Rock?

2009-03-16T02:05:00.000+08:00

*This is the AWARD!

Miss Tinta from Tinta Kehidupan have tagged & at the same time AWARDED me with above rocking award! I feel like a rockstar now :P
Rules and regulation :
1. copy paste the award at your blog once you got it. CHECKED!
2. make an entry if this is like a GRAMMY award :D CHECKED!

Below pics uploaded to show you how it feels when people think that I am COOL! :P
3. tag 5 other blogger (I'm tagging all the cool peeps/bloggers!) CHECKED!
4. NEVER break the chain, please ... CHECKED!

...AND THE AWARD GOES TO THE OTHER UNLIMITED COOL PEOPLE WHO READ THIS POST :D....

When people give you this expression "YOU ROCK!" They are saying that "YOU'RE REALLY COOL!"

Mum of the Year Award

2009-03-15T17:45:00.000+08:00

I am so grateful that Shaf Baby Lyana's mommy (Shaf of 1, 2, 3.....) has been so generous to nominate me as recipient of this wonderful award. Thank you Mommy Lyana so much!
It seems that the award comes with a set of rules which are:

A. Admit one thing you feel awful about (involving being a mom). Once you have written it down, you are no longer allowed to feel bad. Remember you are a good mom!

I always feel like i'm being the worst mom, especially right after I scold them (if they behave mischievously). Can any mom tell me of how to stop using high-pitch voice when we're angry? Please......

B. List 7 things you love about your kids, you love doing with your kids, or that your kids love about you.

1.I love it when my children being so focus on what ever they're doing - colouring, arranging maze/blocks/puzzles, counting etc. The intensity is just amazing!

2.I love it when they say this out loud "I love you Ibu....", followed by plenty of kisses & hugs till your face wet with their saliva. :P

3.I love bathing, & homeschooling my kids (my routine).

4.I love kissing them goodnight on their foreheads & then ask if they love me, and they're too sleepy to say it, they just nod heads (with eyes so droopy :)

5.My children love it when I feed them during meals.

6.They love it too when I tickle them.

7.I just love to hear their gigling laughters. Those make me happy.

C. Send this to 5 other moms of the year that deserve a reminder that they too are the best moms that they can be. Remember to send them a note letting them know you have selected them, and also add a link to your post that directs people back to the person who nominated you.

i. Wana from "Queen of Raof & Ibu to DidiYaya"

ii. Sis Syabar from "Seputih, Seharum Melur"

iii.Sue M from "Biarkan Aku DenganDuniaku"

iv.Naddiea from "Mama's Diary"

v.And, surprise2 the award goes back to Shaf from "Baby Lyana 1, 2, 3...." (you may just pick up the picture of the award :D)

Anticipated Visit!

2009-03-14T13:37:00.000+08:00

Date : March 12, 2009 Thursday
Place : Mine
Mee bandung : Checked!
Orange sunkist cordial : Checked!
Fruit cake : Checked!

No one knew how nervous I was to receive visit from the sweet & adorable Baby Alesha, a lovely daughter of Sue Mutalib (from Biarkan Aku Dengan Duniaku) and national athlete Nazmizan a.k.a Mije. Why if you ask me the nervousness? I am trying for another baby & I hope I'll conceive another girl - as ADORABLE & well behaved as baby DANIYA ALESHA!

Here's another reason, Sue is a great cook while my 'Mee Bandung' was my first time to be served to guests! I was actually quite delighted seing Mije having another round of my 'Mee Bandung' that day. Yaay....then I knew it wasn't that bad...ha ha ha...And, to Mije - I was in complete surprise (pleasant one of course!) knowing that you've handled/bathed your baby during Sue's confinement. You're absolutely ONE in a MILLION, Mizan! And Sue, you both are match made in heaven!

I was still at my work station at the time the arrival of these lovely people, choosing which ribbon suits which wrapping paper/fabric , that I've forgotten to apply even baby talcum & a lil'dash of colour on my lips :P

Adorable Baby Alesha with me & my children.

I can't resist NOT kissing baby 'gegerd' Alesha. My rascals with Umie Alesha - Sue.

Sue & I. Pose to 'kill' *chuckles*

Hubby Faizal with Mizan (Sue's darling hubby) while Adam busy meddling :)

Eventually, we managed to have a shot of our HEROES with all our munchkins.

Baby Alesha loves toying with Adam's hair, so cute!!!

A few moment after Baby Alesha, Sue & Mizan left, a parcel arrived. Special THANKS to Rose a.k.a CABAIKERING for the lovely, wonderful gifts.

Sorry Sue & Mizan to have troubled you both to pass this on to another blogger friend. Special THANKS to you too & I owe you BIG time!

Top 10 My Most Favourite Love Songs

2009-03-12T14:48:00.000+08:00

And, it's a TAG... by EZ from Thoughts of Mass Destruction

Not an actual tag as usual,but it's more to getting to know which tunes can make you smile whole day and thinking about your love.All you have to do is do list,like I did,and describe tell why you love that love songs.Heartbreak love songs can be counted too.
Warning:LOVE SONG,OKAY..,any revolution or System of A Down songs won't count.
p/s:And count it backwards like 10,9,8...because I think it's fun to read that way.

10: "(Everything I do)I Do For You" by Bryan Adams

Author's pick due to : Extra cheesy love song. My FIRST break up (with VERY FIRST boyfriend). He was off to Korea to further his study. I was 18.
Bryan Adams OC, OBC, (born 5 November 1959) is a Canadian rock singer, guitarist, songwriter and photographer. Some of his best-known albums are Reckless, 18 til I Die, and Waking Up the Neighbours.Bryan Adams was already popular in Canada when the release of his third album ‘Cuts Like A Knife’ in 1983 brought him a large following in the USA. His fourth album, ‘Reckless’, often referred to as one of the most significant of the 1980s, sold over 4 million copies at the time and continues to sell now. His fifth album ‘Into the Fire’ went platinum. ‘Waking Up The Neighbours’, his sixth album in 1991, powered him to international stardom. The single ‘(Everything I Do) I Do For You’ spent 16 weeks at number 1; it broke a UK record that had stood since 1955 and still stands today. Across in the USA it became the second largest selling single to ‘We Are The World’. The song was featured in the film ‘Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves’ (1991) and for this Mr Adams received his first Academy Award nomination. He was also nominated for a Golden Globe. 42 film Directors’ have used Adams’ music as soundtrack - from A Night In Heaven (1983) to Bobby (2007). Adams was awarded the C.M. (Member of the Order of Canada) on April 20th 1998 and the C.O. (Officer of the Order of Canada) on May 6th 1988 for his contribution to popular music and his philanthropic work. He was also inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame in 1998, and more recently inducted into the Music Hall of Fame at Canada’s Juno Awards (the Canadian equivalent of the Grammys) in April 2006.

9. "My Boo" by Usher ft Alicia Keys

Author's pick due to : I just love this song. Doesn't trigger any awkward feelings about love but the song just makes me smile :D

"My Boo" is a duet between American R&B singer Usher and Alicia Keys, written by Jermaine Dupri, Manuel Seal, Jr., Adonis Shropshire, Keys, and Usher. Set over a hip hop-style track, the song was produced by Dupri. It was included on the re-release of Usher's fourth studio album, Confessions (2004). The song received mixed reviews from critics, and has garnered awards.
The song was released as the album's fourth single in 2004. The single stayed on top of the Billboard Hot 100 for six weeks, making it the third most-successful single from the album after "Yeah!" and "Burn", respectively.

8, 7, 6 & 5 respectively : "On Bended Knee/ End of The Road/ I’ll Make Love To You/Water Runs Dry" by BOYZ II MEN.

Author's pick due to : I'd say about 90% MEN that I dated (except my hubby) have dedicated at least one of the said Boyz II Men 's songs :P

Boyz II Men is an American R&B/soul singing group from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1988 as a quintet, Boyz II Men found fame as a quartet, with members Wanya Morris, Michael McCary, Shawn Stockman, and Nathan Morris, on Motown Records during the early 1990s.Based on sales, Boyz II Men is one of the most successful R&B groups of all time, having recorded five #1 pop hits between 1992 and 1997. They have since topped sales of 25 million records. Three of their #1 hits, “End of the Road”, “I’ll Make Love to You”, and “One Sweet Day” (a duet with Mariah Carey), set and broke records for the longest period of time a single remained at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.Boyz II Men were originally signed to Motown Records from 1990 to 2000, at which point they were moved to parent label Universal Records. After the 2000 album Nathan Shawn Michael Wanya, Boyz II Men moved to Arista Records. In 2003, Michael McCary left the group due to chronic back problems resulting from scoliosis. As of 2005, Wanya Morris, Shawn Stockman, and Nathan Morris continue to tour and record as a trio.

4."Feelings" by Morris Albert

Author's pick due to : Reminds me of my parents' divorce & the song was spinned like crazy on Radio 4 at the time when everything (the divorce) was finalised.

Born Maurício Alberto Kaisermann in São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, he began his career singing and playing guitar for a number of bands. In 1973, at a time when many Brazilian artists were using anglicised names in attempts to break into the US market, he released his first album, which featured “Feelings”, the song that would eventually bring him worldwide success. The international release of “Feelings” sold over 300.000 copies and reached number 45 on the Billboard Magazine list of top 100 singles in 1975. “Feelings” was also recorded and performed by many other artists, such as Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Sarah Vaughan and Johnny Mathis.

3. "Lucky" by Jason Mraz ft Colbie Caillat

Author's pick due to : Just because it is an easy on ears tune for me :D & makes me feels dreamy...

"Lucky" is a song by Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat. It is the third single from Mraz's third studio album We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things.. The song has already started charting on the Billboard charts as well as on the other music charts worldwide.

2. "All My Life" by KC & Jojo

Author's pick due to : This song brings me back to rememberance of the most soft hearted & best behaviour ex-boyfriend I've ever had :P and I really thought we were gonna make it (just before I met my hubby). God has better plan for me.

K-Ci & JoJo are an American R&B duo, consisting of brothers Cedric "K-Ci" Hailey (born September 2, 1969[citation needed]) and Joel "JoJo" Hailey (born June 10, 1971[citation needed]). Natives of Wingate, North Carolina, they were also members of the chart-topping R&B group Jodeci with the DeGrate brothers—Donald (better known as DeVante Swing) and Dalvin.

1. "If You're Not The One" by Daniel Bedingfield

Author's pick due to : My hubby & I chose this song as our theme song when we were both in predicament as whether to go on with our relationship to the next level :P
Daniel John Bedingfield is a UK-based singer songwriter. His work is usually classified as Pop.He was born on December 3, 1979 in New Zealand, moving to the UK when he was a child. He’s an older brother of pop singer, Natasha Bedingfield and jazz singer Nikola Rachelle Bedingfield. After a song called “Gotta Get Thru This” (which he recorded in his bedroom) gathered momentum on white label, it went on to become a #1 hit in the UK Top 40 in December 2001. He has since had 2 more #1 singles (“If You’re Not The One” and “Never Gonna Leave Your Side”) as well as 2 other top 10 singles and a top 30 single. His album also titled Gotta Get Thru This, also reached #2 in the UK albums chart.

ANYONE FASCINATED BY THIS TAG ? GO AHEAD PERFORM IT. AND ROGER ME ONCE DONE EYH?

Credit to Last.fm & Wikipedia

Sisterhood Award

2009-03-10T09:58:00.000+08:00

Beautiful & talented Alviana from SEWN BY ALVIANA has awarded me with this lovely Sisterhood award and quoted :

"Maria at To Adam and Ayesha With Love. She's a very lovely mum and wife. She blogging from heart and with so much love to her family. And i really love her beautiful cute scrapbook-like photos of her families :)"

Author's say : "Alviana, I'm very flattered to have became recipient of this lovely award. Thanks for making my weekend/holiday even brighter :D, I'd say you have such great talents & determination to be able to achieve anything you want. And to other friends, if you dropped by Alviana's site, you'd be as amazed as me nodding head to agree that such a young, pretty girl - but with BIG dreams & very artistic indeed! "

A BIG THANK YOU TO ALVIANA!

The rules:
*Place the award logo on your blog.
*Nominate 10 other blogs which show "Attitude and/or Gratitude" (I nominated more :D)
*Link to the nominees on your blog post.
*Comment on their blog that you have nominated them.
*Share the love and link to the person who nominated you

Here, I'd like to nominate : Sue from Biarkan Aku Dengan Duniaku, Aju from I Am Who I Am, Iyra from Si Riben Merah, Marissa from This Is My Life, Tinie from Dedicated to My Tots, Ez from Thoughts of Mass Destruction, CAHAYA from Kisah Cahaya, Fidah from Fid-to-the-Ah, Shaf from Baby Lyana 1,2,3... , Wana from Queen of Raof & Ibu to DidiYaya, Sis Syabar from Seputih Seharum Melur, Rose from CabaiKering, Naddiea from MamaHayyan/Harraz, Farah from This Is Mine, Yus from Living & Loving and last but not least Cik Tinta from Tinta Kehidupan.

"All these wonderful bloggers share the same significant trait/attitude & gratitude - Being grateful to be able to LOVE & be LOVED."

Come on girls - you all deserve this fantastic award! Happy Women International Day (March 8th) & Salam Maulidur Rasul today!

'Mengeteh' Session With Bloggers

2009-03-09T00:42:00.000+08:00

Date : March 7th, 2009 (Saturday)
Venue : Uncle Lim's IKANO

I enjoyed myself & thanks to my hubby Faizal for being such a sport babysitting my rascals -to give chances for me to chat away with my new friends. We talked about various things like sports, boycott & stuff (hockey, diving, 'tuju selipar' etc, Raja Lawak & AF, roles that ugly & good looking actresses play,fishing, officemates more than 3 thousand plus, Mass Comm., Tele-dera, problems with Ministries or problematic peeps, who's whose housemates, cendol in the glass, wedding 'staff' who counted $$$ infront of guest, confession on newly bought headscarves and many more topics :D)

There'll be another bloggers meeting on the coming 14th. Place/venue yet to be determined. Please visit Dr Sam's Archieve of Time to vote and to get more details of the event.

Thanks DrSam for the unique souvenirs.

From left : Emma(Tun Teja), Kama with me & Ayesha (who was asleep soundly:)

Juita enjoying the last piece of currypuff. You go girl! :D

Eddy a.k.a Skullsplitter & Cahaya : "Hmmm....thinking" :D

Happy bunnies Nadia (pretty in purple/lavender) & Farah.

My hubby & I happily advertising 'DrSam brand' on complimentary balloons.

Lovely Sis Zayda with my lil'Ayesha. Someone so loving as sis Zayda easily charmed Ayesha (who normally a little difficult to warm up to people surrounding her :)

Do You Really Know Him?

2009-03-07T23:00:00.000+08:00

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Do I really know my hubby?

Tagged by Sue from Dia Milikku and Shaf from 1,2,3

Here's a chance to see how well you really know your husband/boyfriend/lover. Cut, paste and fill in the answers, then shoot, you know what to do. The real challenge is to send it to your husband/boyfriend/lover to see how right you really are.

1. He's sitting in front of the TV, what is on the screen?

- 811, 812, 813, 814 - sports channels

2. You're out to eat; what kind of dressing does he get on his salad?

- Caesar Salad Dressing

3. What's one food he doesn't like?

- Anything that has durian/tempoyak in it

4. You go out to eat and have a drink. What does he order?

- Hot tea or Ice tea

5. Where did he go to high school?

- High School Muar

6. What size shoe does he wear?

- Size 6

7. If he was to collect anything, what would it be?

- Liverpool jersies, HRC or Planets T-shirts or glasses.

8. What is his favorite type of sandwich?

- Turkey, smoked!

9. What would this person eat every day if he could?

- Omelette.

10. What is his favorite cereal?

- Koko Crunch (Nestle)

11. What would he never wear?

- Swimming trunk.

12. What is his favorite sports team?

-Liverpool

13. Who did he vote for?

- He did not vote !

14. Who is his best friend?

- Work!

15. What is something you do that he wishes you wouldn't do?

- Argue with his mom :P

16. What is his heritage?

So I Wiki "Heritage" and found this!

Heritage refers to something which is inherited from one's ancestors. It has several different senses, including:
Geographical heritage, a nation or group's historic monuments, museum collections, etc.
Natural heritage, a nation's fauna and flora, natural resources, and landscape
Tradition, customs and practices inherited from ancestors
Virtual Heritage, an ICT work dealing with cultural heritage
Inheritance of physical goods after the death of an individual
Biological inheritance of physical characteristics
Birthright, something inherited due to the place, time, or circumstances of someone's birth
Industrial Heritage, the monuments from the industrial culture

And.... suddenly am feeling so darn lazy to extract the above that relates to my hubby, he he...

17. What is his favourite colour?

- White

18. What is his habit?

- One of his habits : Working (at home!) though just arrived from work ONE SECOND ago...

19. What is he proud of?

-His work!

20. Lastly, do you think he will read this?

-Yep! Infact he's reading this right this moment! :D

A Woman's Prayer

2009-03-05T22:23:00.000+08:00

A Woman's Prayer

Dear Lord...
So far today, I am doing all right.
I have not gossiped, lost my temper, been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish, or self indulgent.
I have not whined, bitched, cursed, or eaten any chocolate.
I have not charged on my credit card.

However, I am going to get out of bed in a few minutes, and I will need a lot more help after that. Amen.

CUTE While SULKING?

2009-03-03T20:45:00.000+08:00

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When was the last time a woman looked adorable when sulking? When that woman was still a very young girl :P ! No amount of botox or 'mandrem'(superstitous beauty chant) can help any woman to look cute while doing so. Ahhhh..... youth...something that you just can't get back to.

Cheap Family FUN!

2009-03-02T16:20:00.000+08:00

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Gas & toll prices are soaring and more families are on a strict budget. We do not want to sacrifice fun in life just because our Federal Goverment's too stupid to even think about the people (rising toll prices at this time of economic meltdown ? Owh, I forgot that these morons have said there's no recession whatsoever!)

Go to the park. There is nothing that children love more than running and playing. Visit the park early in the morning or late in the afternoon for some fun. You can find really interesting things to do with your kids in Shah Alam, that are usually wholesome and you don't have to worry about being in a "bad area" or driving through a "bad area" to get there.

There are hiking trails, 4-Season House, nature parks (Bukit Cherakah : "Luckily Khir Toyol didn't manage to 'shave' all the forest during his term") and even a few historical buildings and other things in my town, and plan on taking my children to these local attractions for good, wholesome fun and learning days.

A special kind of peace can be found when enjoying nature, it is a shame not to enjoy it as much as possible -a waste of valuable time of life, even. If you've got kids, then you've got bills. And, as every parent knows, finding ways to keep children entertained can be difficult - and costly.

Doesn't have to be expensive here in Shah Alam :D

Good Things In Life...

2009-02-28T21:12:00.000+08:00

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Sometimes we do feel, that this life is so mundane. I have made a list of reasons to be grateful for what I have in life. To remind me whenever it feels empty (you know..when you have a lil' argument on silly stuff like he can't remember what he promised you before... or he just says SORRY just to shut you up*wink*).These 'happy family hour' shots normally will be great tool to help me reminisceing good times. Hence, be thankful for my life is good.

So, whenever I feel dissatisfied with err...things, I'll take a look at the list :

*No one's perfect. So does he.. (I'm included).

*He's always been wonderful, loving & I'm blessed.He still holds my hand even with our children running in different directions at the malls or hypermarkets.

*He 'gave' me Adam & Ayesha. I couldn't have asked for more (but you have to set-up UT funds for our lil'babies. Not only in ASB/ASD and with Standing Instructions set-up too!)

*He provides roof over my head (for our children too!), a comfortable & cozy one though not luxurious.

*He remembers my likes & dislikes. He knows that if i'm sulking, he'd buy me cupcakes again & again :) He knows that if he wants to see my excitement, he'd take me to IKEA *chuckles*

*Brainy lil'man you are baby! I love a guy who scores better than me in all Mathematical branches or IQ tests (this is our 'indoor brain sport' - we both love doing online IQ tests & compete with each other).We have different strengths.

*We have how many weekend getaways per year, love? Lost count & I'm so grateful for that!

*My ambition to be stay-at-home-mom has been achieved.

*List goes on, but most of all I love you best because you're a quiet & humble person.Yet, an active listener even when I nag*chuckles* And, I really appreciate that!

MEGA TAGs

2009-02-26T17:28:00.000+08:00

Like you've never seen before!
And..please CLICK TO ENLARGE!

(A) TAG by Ez The Conspirator

(B) TAG By Amirul

(C) TAG By Nami

(D) TAG By Achik

I have Jambu but lost Ginger..

2009-02-24T21:38:00.000+08:00

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Jambu is such a sweetheart. Stray cat but always been there to cheer me up!

Sadly, I've lost Ginger few days back. Heartbroken..again.

Hubby said it was all my fault. I shouldn't be so attached with stray cats. "You only feed them.They don't even live with you, hon" my hubby added. "There are so many more, just move on with life.." Well, here's the newsflash hubby! "I'll move on alright love..However, you can't help but being attached when the kitty is not just cat that you feed. I've patted her, played with her, made her tiny toys & refer myself as Mama. I can't simply forget her".

Sure she has brought something in my tiny heart. It's called LOVE....

R.I.P Ginger...."Mama loves you..."

My First Ever Bloggers Meet-up!

2009-02-23T14:40:00.001+08:00

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Guys DO talk! My hubby Faizal (far left & not seen in this shot), DrSam & Adam Lee - 3 brilliant guys from totally different background.
I'm glad I did. I got to meet DrSam from Archive of Time (with his lovely significant other Sis Zayda), Rose a.k.a CabaiKering from 2ndhandshoppe (together with handsome hubby Adam & wonderful & charming Princes Ali-Boy & Meerza).

I was a little nervous at first as I was having a bad hair day *wink* but I felt inspired & excited the moment all of them arrived(that I've forgotten about my 'maggie goreng' right before my eyes on the table & this never happens!). Total attendees of blogger/non-blogger = TEN cool peeps who made their presence felt in a strong way :)

Really looking foward for series of similar event. Thanks Sis Zayda for the chocolates & to Rose, thank you for the toy balloons (both of Adam & Ayesha were fighting for these wonderful gifts right away once they stepped-in into the car). And, I ate half of the chocolates already *chuckles*

I'm so pleased that I made new great friends. I told my hubby this, "Love, see? We should go out more! Scientists do look sharp! This particular scientist's other half is really lovely! Penangites are really warm people & they have this memorable,calming accent.

To Ali-Boy & Meerza (wonderful munchkins of Adam Lee & Rose), you both are charming & so good looking! My rascals Adam & Ayesha were getting along very well & have been well-behaved too! Guess Ali-boy & Meerza have rubbed off some positive energy here!
And, till we meet again..... The next time, a quieter place *wink-wink*

In no particular order :
1 : Adam
2 : Ayesha
3 : Meerza (He waved good bye to me & my family & said "See you" I already miss this lil' guy..)
4 : Ali-Boy (He wrote down in his notebook:"I love you mommy" Ahhh....such a sweetheart)

Adam in School

2009-02-20T18:35:00.000+08:00

"Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself" - John Dewey

Adam's FIRST kindergarten. In for a year(Maria Montessori)

Shifted Adam to State Mosque kindergarten to focus more on Islamic early study.

Just For FUN..

2009-02-19T20:01:00.000+08:00

This is Ayesha celebrating her very FIRST birthday on July 28th, 2007. Isn't this cool? Just remember this when Ibu's not around anymore to tell you "You're the source of my joy & I love you so much!"
Love,
Ibu

Life IS Simple!

2009-02-19T02:30:00.001+08:00

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I sometimes forget how to enjoy simple pleasures in life. Like watching my children being excited (though they kept on running in different directions) & listening to the sound of wind & the smell of chlorine from man-made resort-like pool (huh?)...

Or, simple joy derived from witnessing a suicide attempt by a depressed kitten (just kidding... :)
P/S:Ginger is the name of the shown kitty.

Wonder how kids do it! My offsprings enjoy themselves no matter where, even in the shower ! There are a LOT of stuff we can learn from our children, to enjoy LIFE!

A Peek Into My 'Brain'

2009-02-17T23:51:00.004+08:00

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Bathe, feed & homeschooling my munchkins - some of my routines each day and what I love most being a homemaker, is I'm able to watch my children grow up before my eyes. And, I'm blessed with a pair of them, Adam & Ayesha.

One day, my husband asked me if I was ready for another baby. He said, "It's time" and I heard some clocks ticking (Nope, it's just mine!). Not that I don't love babies, but some part of the 'journey' aren't really pleasant :) I chant "I want baby" hoping it sticks to my mind, convincing my inner self that this is really what I want....

I also visualise the joy that the both Adam & Ayesha would be sharing, having to see the lil' one!

Well, I do hope I look chic in the 'limited edition' preggers' attire. I'm counting days now if there's any news!

Predicament

2009-02-16T11:54:00.000+08:00

I have just purchased pills for family planning when my hubby started this conversation about having another baby. I still have my eyebags (yet to 100% dissappear) when I had my pair of munchkins. Reluctantly thinking about his suggestion. Hmmm, still thinking....

My Granny Is My Hero

2009-02-12T08:32:00.000+08:00

Written for a grandmother who has been through it all and then more. With each time, she kept her family in mind and survived all over again.

To be a grandparent is not an easy job. My brothers & I are counting on her to love us unconditionally where our parents may not be able to. We're counting on her to listen, really listen, without judging right or wrong. It is often assumed that a granny has no life of her own, and that she only exists to be called on when she is needed. To her, she doesn't want to miss this opportunity that has been given, a chance for a relationship with the next generation.

I feel sad for people whom probably do not have an opportunity to develop a relationship with their grandparents. They won't be able to understand the gifts that a grandparent can give. Grandparents can provide a sense of continuity and roots to their grandchildren. They can provide a sense that life matters, and the ability to see life within a larger context of time.

A grandmother's job never ends. Many grandmothers in our society step in to raise children when their parents are unavailable. Mine is one of them. To that, I'm always grateful.

*Credit to familyfriendspoems*

TAGGED by Tinie

2009-02-11T15:51:00.000+08:00

1.Go to your photos folder in your computer.
2.Go to the 6th folder of photos.
3.Go to the 6th picture in that folder.
4.Put the picture on your blog and description of it.
5.Invite six friends to join the challenge (Silke, Dennis, Megat, Syarizal, Leez & Rosa)
6.Link them in your blog and let them know they have been challenged.

"The pix shows my husband Faizal & I on my youngest brother's Wedding Day. It was at dusk & we were resting & relief that the event had been a successful one. Headscarf was on loan from my mom's"

BFF

2009-02-10T11:30:00.002+08:00

Probably I'm the happiest mother on this earth to know that my son now realises how important best friend is. He keeps asking me if Ratu would be together in his ride to school with daddy, first thing in the morning. So that he wakes up cheerfully, dresses up and ready for school. There was one day, he came back & sulked all day long. I asked him why & to my surprise he said; "Ratu didn't want to play with Adam...she just played with Syed!" Awwww... Ibu couldn't recall any crushes or jealousy I had when Ibu was FOUR! Here are pics where Adam & Ratu together :)

My prayers : May Allah bless you both all the way to success, in life & hereafter. Amen...

TAGGED BY SUE & TINTA

2009-02-09T15:15:00.005+08:00

I have been TAGged by 2 friends (i) Sue Mutalib from Dia Milikku (Answering given questions using your List of Songs) and (ii) Miss Tinta from Tinta Kehidupan (HATE LETTER fill in the blank comprehension :)

RULES:

1. Put your iTunes, Windows Media Player etc on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS.
4. Tag 10 friends (Any friends who reads this, please feel free to do the TAG if you like it)
5. Everyone tagged has to do the same thing.
6. Have Fun!

1. IF SOMEONE SAYS 'ARE YOU OKAY' YOU SAY?

"Put Your Records On" (Corrine Bailey-Ray)
2. HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF.
"Ave Maria" (Beyonce)

3. WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?

"Mimpi Yang Sempurna" (Ariel Peter Pan)
4. HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY?
"Whine Up" (Cat Deluna)

5. WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE?

"Make It Mine" (Jason Mraz)
6. WHAT'S YOUR MOTTO?
"Keep Your Mind Open" (Annasophia Robb)
7. WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
"How Gee" (Black Machine)

8. WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?

"All This Time" (Maria Mena)
9. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
"If I Ain't got You" (Kevin Michael)

10. WHAT IS 2 + 2?

"Sudah" (Nidji)

11. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?

"Alfie" (Lily Allen)

12. WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?

"Berdua Lebih Baik" (Acha Septriasa)

13. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?

"You Make It Real" (James Morrison)

14. WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?

"Iman Mutiara" (Raihan)

15. WHAT WILL/DID YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?

"Lucky" (Jason Mraz Ft Colbie Caillat)

16. WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?

"Sampai Ku Menutup Mata" (Acha Septriasa)
17. WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
"Sempurna" (Andrea Ft Backbone)

18. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST FEAR?

"Stay" (Estrella)

19. WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?

"Happy Birthday" (The Click Five) - huh?!

20. WHAT DO YOU WANT RIGHT NOW?

"Selimut Hati" (Dewa 19)
21. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
"Berhenti Mengharap" (Sheila On 7)
22. WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?
"Dan" (Sheila on 7)

What the author feels about this tag : Apparently some of the questions 'answered' by the song title which describes how exactly situation can turn out to be. It really is possible *chuckles* And I had fun doing this tag ;)
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HATE LETTER

I don't really know how to tell you this, but you're a loser.I think I realized it when threw up in your camping car and I saw you outside of Chicago carve your initial into. I'm sure you're senile enough to understand there is no solution to this. I'm returning the pictures from LA to you, but I'll keep your suicide note as a memory. You should also know that I hate your guts to hate the Boston Celtics. In pain,-MARIA-

Request from Miss Tinta when she tagged me :

Victim:-sis maria (hehe..sori sis.im thinking of you now)Ni bukan surat betoi2 pun tapi tag by Afi.Hahaha.Lawak plak baca balik surat ni."

What the author feels about this tag : Absolutely worn-out after completing this hate letter *wink*

Instructions to Write this Hate Letter:

1. Copy the letter:

I don't really know how to tell you this, but ___1___. I think I realized it___2___ ___3___ and I saw you ___4___ ___5___. I'm sure you're ___6___enough to understand ___7___. I'm returning ___8___ to you, but I'll keep___9___ as a memory. You should also know that I ___10___ ___11___ .___12___,-Your name-

2. Fill in the blanks with choices of answers as below.
3. Tag anyone u want! - Nope, this assignment is pretty challenging to who ever has a full time job. Luckily I'm a stay-at-home-mom *chuckles*

Answers to be chosen:

2. What's the color of your shirt?
Blue - Our romance is over
Red - Our affair is over
White - I'll join the monastery
Black - I dislike you
Green - Our horoscope doesn't match
Grey - You're a pervert
Yellow - I'm selling myself
Pink - Your nostrils are insulting
Brown - The mafia wants you
No shirt - You're a loser
Other - I'm in love with your sister

3. Which is your birth month?

January - That night
February - Last year
March - When your dwarf bit me
April - When I tripped on sesame seeds
May - First of May
June - When you put cuffs on me
July - When I threw up
August - When I saw the shrunken head
September - When we skinny dipped
October - When I quoted Santa
November - When your dog ran amok
December - When I changed tennis shoes

4. Which food do you prefer?

Tacos - In your apartment
Pizza - In your camping car
Pasta - Outside of Chicago
Hamburgers - Under the bus
Salad - As you ate enchilada
Chicken - In your closet
Kebab - With Paris Hilton
Fish - In women's clothing
Sandwiches - At the Hare Krishna graduation
Lasagna - At the mental hospital
Hot dog - Under a state of trance
None of the above - With George Bush and his wife

5. What's the color of your socks?

Yellow - Hit on
Red - Insult
Black - Ignore
Blue - Knock out
Purple - Pour syrup on
White - Carve your initials into
Grey - Pull the clothes off
Brown - Put leeches on
Orange - Castrate
Pink - Pull the toupee off
Barefoot - Sit on
Other - Drive out

5. What's the color of your underwear?

Black - My best friend
White - My father
Grey - Bill Clinton
Brown - My fart balloon
Purple - My mustard soufflé
Red - Donald Duck
Blue - My avocado plant
Yellow - My penpal in Ghana
Orange - My Kid Rock collection
Pink - Manchester United's goalkeeper
None - My John F. Kennedy-statue
Other - The crazy monk

6. What do you prefer to watch on TV?

Scrubs - Man
O.C. - Emotional
One Tree Hill - Open
Heroes - Frostbitten
Lost - High
House - Scared
Simpsons - Cowardly
The news - Mongolic
Idol - Masochistic
Family Guy - Senile
Top Model - Middle-class
None of the above - Ashamed

7.Your mood right now?

Happy - How awful I've felt
Sad - How boring you are
Bored - That Santa doesn't exist
Angry - That your pimples are at the last stage
Depressed - That we're cousins
Excited - That there is no solution to this
Nervous - The middle-east
Worried - That your Honda sucks
Apathetic - That I did a sex-change
Ashamed - That I'm allergic to your hamster
Cuddly - That I get turned on by garbage men
Overjoyous - That I'm open
Other - That Extreme Home Makeover sucks

8. What's the color of your walls in your bedroom?

White - Your ring
Yellow - Your love letters
Red - Your Darth Vader-poster
Black - Your tame stone
Blue - The couch cushions
Green - The pictures from LA
Orange - Your false teeth
Brown - Your contact book
Grey - Our matching snoopy-bibs
Purple - Your old lottery coupons
Pink - How awful I've felt
Other - Your memories from the military service

9. The first letter of your first name?
A/B - Your photo
C/D - The oil stocks
E/F - Your neighbour Martin
G/H - My virginity
I/J - The results of your blood-sample
K/L - Your left ear
M/N - Your suicide note
O/P - My common sense
Q/R - Your mom
S/T - Your collection of butterflies
U/V - Your criminal record
W/X - David's tricot outfits
Y/Z - Your grades from college

10. The last letter in your last name?

A/B - Hate your guts
C/D - Never will forget
E/F - Always wanted to break
G/H - Never openly mocked
I/J - Always have felt dirty before
K/L - Will tell the authorities about
M/N - Told in my confession today about
O/P - Was interviewed by the Times about
Q/R - Told my psychiatrist about
S/T - Get sick when I think of
U/V - Always will try to forget
W/X - Am better off without
Y/Z - Never liked

11. What do you prefer to drink?

Water- Our friendship
Beer - Senility
Soft drink - A new life as a clone
Soda - The incarnation as an eskimo
Milk - The apartment building
Wine - Cocaine abuse
Cider - A passionate interest for mice
Juice - Oprah Winfrey imitations
Mineral water - Embarrassing rash
Hot chocolate - ?
Eggplant-fetishism
Whisky - To ruin the second world war
Other - To hate the Boston Celtics

12. To which country would you prefer to go on a vacation?

Thailand - Warm regards
USA - Best regards
England - Good luck on your short-term leave from jail
Spain - Go and drown yourself
China - Disgusting regards
Germany - With ease
Japan - Go burn
Greece - Your everlasting enemy
Australia - Greetings to your frog Leonard
Egypt - Feck off now
France - In pain

Instant Sweetness....

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

Logged on into my Facebook, I've got these VD's basket gifts from hubby & some friends. Sent some to them and I'm left with the dangling craving for sweetness!

Bloghopping & discovered a site called 'A Swap For All Seasons' & I still feel like indulging in endless sweet stuff. Hmmmm......

Then I stumbled upon this site called 'Pretty Scrappy' & uploaded these! Sweet, sweet things!

And, now I'm inspired to do sweet, sweet things. I've bought pretty fabrics quite recently for my new projects as Stay-At-Home-Mom. Embroidery? May be not.....I mean not now... :P

I decided to go out and buy some cakes. Perhaps cupcakes would do! But, arghhh....too lazy too drive out!

And then, I discovered this recipe from BHG.com & decided to bake some cookies for the family!

But they burnt, again.... sigh...

And.....off we go to the nearest mamak. This time I ordered 'Teh Ais' (Ice tea) but without saying "Kurang manis boss!" ("Less sugar")

The Month of FEBRUARY...

2009-02-07T02:40:00.010+08:00

In the month of February 2003, I met my hubby for the first time. Therefore, the month of February will always be significant for me. And now that we are already blessed with a pair of angels, we have more reasons to celebrate love. The love of our lives. Always....

Has this ever crossed your mind?

2009-02-05T19:59:00.003+08:00

See any difference between those who'd accepted cash & favours (immunity from prosecutions) and those who're abducted / threathened ?

Think about this!

Source : Fudzail - Dubai Version.

Awards : Share=Care

2009-02-04T00:44:00.013+08:00

AWARDS I HAVE BEEN BLESSED WITH
(that yet to be posted on the right side bar)

In this entry, you will find some of the awards that people have been so kind to give me. It is really a blessing to receive these awards. Thank you so much to the people who have presented me with these meaningful awards.

When I first started blogging, I was given few awards by senior bloggers, perhaps to inspire or motivate me to explore this blogosphere. Little did I know that these awards are to be displayed as 'trophies' on your blog's 'shelves' :) I have just learned about blogging ethics quite recently & am really sorry that I wasn't realizing it much sooner. Hopefully it's not too late for me thank you all, my friends....

To show my gratitude, I'd like to share all these awards (except for the Mommy Madness Award which are meant for mommies or mommies to be ONLY *chuckle*) with my blogger friends. I'm gonna post message/s on your blog to pick up these awards of course :) but please give me sometime to do so, say about a couple of days to sort the awards that suit your blog personality*wink*

These awards also got mixed-up quite badly now as a friend may have presented 2 awards and above at one point. And, now I have arranged according to suitability of the designs and not according to time awards received.

Sue M, TiniE, CabaiKering a.k.a Roses, Naddiea, Shana , Yus, Syuhada, Yatie, Fyza, Lyn Comel, Siti Hajar, Nathrah, Mamaju & CatlinaFly : please pick up the Mommy Madness & Your A Doll awards & all awards related to friendship & the rest :)

DrSam, Daniel Ng, RAZOR, Iyra, Fid-To-The-Ah, Bro DJ, Z, Achik a.k.a Sabrosa : All awards (except for Mommy Madness & Your A Doll awards).

And for male blogger friends, please do NOT pick up these particular awards showing 2 girls/ladies in 'Victorian' dresses holding hands & being close to each other (can't really identify the era though, heheh..). Sorry blokes :P

Silke & Dennis (from Kreis von Freunden), Leez (The Wonderful Life As A Mom), Kayla (from Boozed) & Rozie (from 'I Cannot Mention This Blog's Name' due to heavy profanities used in the title :) have presented me with these various awards. Some given via FaceBook too! Thank you so much for these memorable awards. You guys are to pick up the latest 3 awards mentioned at the bottom of entry (though you don't understand a single malay word *chuckle* "Don't worry, all about friendship my friends")

'Friendship Award'

This Your A Doll Award's meant for my rascals Adam & Ayesha ;)

And, only pick up this Caring Cat Blogger award if you're a HUGE fan of feline, ye! :)

Below 3 awards are the most recent awards from a generous new blogger friend : CATLINA FLY (Our Bundle Of Joy). Thank you again for these wonderful awards.

THANK YOU AGAIN!

Udin's BIG Day!

2009-02-03T09:48:00.011+08:00

Date : 26th January 2009 MONDAY/ Gurun, Kedah
Hubby & I on Udin's big day - reminisceing ours :)

Adam & Ayesha on Pak Su Udin's Wedding. Chilling out on a hot, sunny day.

Ayesha with baby Aiman (my cousin's son)

Sweet, adorable Aiman.

Adam - showing off his 'muscle' to the baby.

The weirdest wedding gift ever! 70000 thread count. There was a joke about this 'kain pelikat' if one farts & the sarong gets torn, definitely a very low quality product & perhaps less than 10 thread count (unit to measure quality of a fabric - the bigger the number, the finer the quality).

Opening gifts 'ceremony' Everyone would guess what's inside the wrapped box. The winner won 'cucur peneram/meneram x 2 bijik'

My Atuk with her great-grandson Aiman.

Asiah & Azham - Aiman's folks.

My cousins Hakimi & Hamdi.

My cousin Hazmir Azham - ready for a shower. Kain pelikat plays significant roles here.
Kak Chik Nida, Udin & Hakimi.

'Bujang lapok' Ihsan - my brother ;)

My young cousins from left Fifi, Syafikah & Hadi.

Ayesha & I took a picture with the sweet bride, Zie.

THE room & special 2 seater for bride & groom.

The 'Silat' (Malay martial arts) show.

The super hungry groom.

"Semoga Berbahagia Sentiasa Dunia & Akhirat . Amen..."

Black Sheep Anyone?

2009-02-02T20:39:00.009+08:00

I have got back from a trip for my youngest brother's wedding quite recently. As we all know, event like wedding will normally be the time when most, if not all, relatives gather together at one place. In this case at my mom's.

Noticeably though at this time of event, we will be able to 'categorize' people. Here's some 'categories' that might include both good & bad ones :)

1. The out of no where 'leaders' a.k.a 'Ma'am Know It All'

-After all the hard work done & we're about to relax a bit right before 'majlis' here come 2 old aunties 'directing' this wrong & that mistake. When they did not even contribute to the slightest idea in the first place (though asked before work started). My jaw dropped to see this kind of behaviour. Hope I grow old with grace & wisdom unlike......err..them!

2. The 'pot pet, pot pet' some
-Hands working, so did their mouths. Talked about nothing but all the bad things others done or encountered in lives. The 'out of no where leaders' happily leading this group too! Whoa, such multi-taskers!

3. The 'this so great' when facing host and...

-I saw another old lady whom said "Elok aih..cantik hat nih..sedap masak tu...etc etc" (that's nice..this beautiful..food's great etc etc), but right the moment the host turned away to attend others, she said this to her 'pet' friend/relative "Kenduri anak aku lagi baguih..." (Mine was better...). Peh...

4. The 'workers' a.k.a 'sacrificers'

-I have bought some souvenirs to show my quiet appreciation to these good aunties who worked night & day helping my mom without a single sound (whom had ignored those complaints above too! ).

5. The money stealer -This one particular 'uncle' (I refuse to call him this status!)whom as much as he could shake as many hands possible to get the red/hijau pows or money envelopes, put inside his pockets & never deliver these envelopes to the host. Relatives' 'kenduris' becoming his source of income pulak! He's jobless all these while & the biggest conman in the families. The problem is he has skin as thick as buffalo's & the wifee & children are all working to 'support' him. He is also 'sucking' all his mom's pension money like a leech sucking blood. A parasite he is...Sigh...Wife is in one of the workers category. How could a good woman end up being with this...err..him?

6. The door gift stealers -The same 'aunties' from 1st & 2nd categories sneaked into the room where all the door gifts for wedding guests placed & stole 'some' of the VIPs ones (*whoa* absolutely the multi-taskers, all the wrong way!)

7. The speedy Mr know it ALL aka the politicians -When guys gather together they normally start talking about local politics situation. They rival among themselves on who gave the 'brightest' ideologies (in this case the loudest voice heard came from the money stealer category). None of them spoke about what's happening in Gaza at the time :(. The good guys normally being the quieter ones & kept on smiling. None of them involve actively in politics (of any wings).

*A lot more 'categories' that I noticed during the 'kenduris' but I'm starting to feel sleepy now & it's time for me to retire. Yawn...

**Me? I fall under observer a.k.a reporter/journalist category :)

Conclusion : If you notice that some people repeatedly fall under couple of categories (bad one though) and this proves - When you're bad, you're bad....

3 TAGs @ ONE Go!

2009-01-31T10:31:00.022+08:00

Finally!
I have completed 3 assignments at one go (arranged chronologically from the former ones).

2 tags by Sue ‘DiaMilikku’ (Pictures Speak Louder Than Words & What’s inside your handbag)

and 1 assigned by Achik ‘MySabrosa’ (8 Things).

"Pics Speak Louder Than Words"

RULES:
The rules are simple. Use Google Image to search the answers to the questions below. Then you must choose a picture in the first page of the results, and post it as your answer. After that tag 6 people."

I am...

I really want to go to...

My favourite place...

My favourite things..

My favourite drink..

My favourite food..

My favourite colour/s..

I live in...

I was born in...

My school/college...

My favourite story...

My hobby....

I wish..

"What's inside my handbag?"

1. Find a safe quiet place free of significant other, noisy makers, priests, nuns, all things religious and men in general.

"I can't escape my son Adam as he thought that I was going somewhere with my small tote!"

2. Take a photo of your handbag and the contents ("what lurks inside shown at number 3")

3. Dump the contents of your handbag in a pile.

4. Be brave and explain to your fellow bloggers what lurks inside the handbag.

NOKIA 6680 - my cellphone, Cybershot T5 - my kaputt camera, Miracle by Lancome - my parfum miniature, 2 NIVEA Lipbalms - I don't use lipstics anymore after my daughter Ayesha ruined my last MAC :( & Silkygirl pressed powder.

5. What’s the most important thing in your handbag?

My cellphone

6. What’s the most embarrassing thing in your handbag?

None - unless if I'm having flue/cold, there'll plenty of tissues (yikes!)

7. What’s the smallest thing in your handbag?

5 cent coin ("couldn't find it just now when I took the pics")

8. Is there anything illegal in your handbag?

Nope!

9. Tag others who might want to embarrass themselves

Please help yourselves as this is voluntary task.

"8 Things & Others"

1. Apakah benda yang paling penting dalam hidup kamu?

(Most important stuff in your life)

Stuff? Ermmm....So many....I cannot make up my mind! Can I say EXCELLENT CASH FLOW?

2. Apakah benda terakhir yang kamu beli dengan wang sendiri?

(Last thing bought with own money)

I quit my job at 'Citi Never Sleeps' about a year ago.Hmm...big purchase of fabrics for curtains & sofa covers!

3. Dimanakah tempat impian perkahwinan kamu?

(Dream location for my wedding)

I already have 2 legitimate offsprings (chuckle) but I guess when I was single I dreamt of a simple & very personal wedding during springtime in a secluded area somewhere. Nope! It didn't come true :)

4. Berapa lama hubungan kamu berkekalan?

(How long your relationship/s remain)

Hmm... with my ex :NO! We lasted about 10 years though! With my buddies/family members/significant-other: So far, so good....
5. Adakah anda sedang dilamun cinta?

(Are you in love?)

Most of the times YES *wink*

6. Dimanakah restoran terakhir kamu makan malam?

(Restaurant you had dinner last?)

Fine one or 'mamak/kopitiam' also can count in? :) OK lah, Ok lah - Pak Li Kopitiam Section 7!

7. Namakan buku terakhir yang kamu beli?

(Title of book you last bought)

My 2009 planner.

8. Apakah nama penuh kamu?

(Full name?)

Nur Kamariah Binti Abdul Aziz

9. Kamu lebih senang dengan ayah atau mak?

(You're more comfortable with your daddy or mommy ?)

None of the above :P

10. Namakan seseorang yang ingin kamu jumpa dalam hidup kamu buat pertama kalinya.

(Name a person whom you really want to meet for the first time)

This has never crossed my mind before, and now I'm still thinking. However, I've always wondered what's in Azizi Ali's mind & how he lives his life :)

11. Sebutkan 8 nama sahabat yang paling rapat dengan kamu.

(Name your 8 closest friends)

Hubby Faizal, Dr Salina errr... not enough lar.... :(

12. Adakah kamu mencuci pakaian sendiri?

(You do your own laundry?)

YES. With help from Japanese 'maid' a.k.a washing machine :0

13. Tempat yang paling seronok yang kamu mahu pergi?

(Place you really look forward to go - that'll make you happy)

Anywhere pleasant - NOT so HOT & HUMID but not so CHILLED till you freeze. With my loved ones of course... I somehow have a confession that I have keen interest to 'enter' ISRAEL (damn it!) though I don't agree to the 'recognisition' of this 'country.' From my readings, it is said - IT IS A STATE OF THE ART place (still refusing to call it a country!)

14. Butirkan 5 perkara tentang orang yang tag kamu.

(5 things about your tagger)

- cute & handsome

- loves children

- crazy about football & karaoke

- Educator wannabe

- Street/local food connoisseur

15. 8 perkara yang amat saya gilai?

(8 things you're really crazy about?)

My hubby, munchkins, cats, reading materials (even on the 'nasi lemak' wrapping recycled newspaper), shopping, swimming, craps (heheh.. anything cheap but beautiful found at flea markets) & great conversations!

16. Pelukan atau ciuman?

(Hug or kiss?)

Either way would do as long as done passionately ("EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS" though *wink wink*)

17. 8 perkataan yang sering diucapkan?

(8 most frequent used words)

- I love you (exclusive rights)

- I miss you (exclusive rights)

- Certainly

- Really

- Ehh?

- Rrrrright...

- Alamak......

- Goodness, gracious me!

18. 8 buah buku yang paling baru di baca?

(8 books latest read) "The first 4 are by Azizi Ali - 3rd readings"

-The Millionaire Chronicles

-The Millionaire In Me

-Millionaires are from Different Planet?

-Mxe!

-Mirage by Soheir Khashoggi

-One Life by Rebecca Frayn

-I Know This Much Is True by Wally Lamb

-Himpunan Sembahyang Sunat by Ustaz Ahmad Baie Jaafar

19. 8 lagu yang saya boleh dengar berulang kali?

(8 songs that you're able to spin/listen over & over again)

-"Lucky" by Jason Mraz featuring Colbie Caillat

-"Bridge to Terabithia" by Annasophia Robb

-"Sempurna" by Gita Gutawa

-"If you're Not the One" by Daniel Bedingfield (Themed song for hubby & I)

-"Besame Mucho" by Diana Krall

-"Ava Maria" by Beyonce

-"You Raised Me Up" by Josh Groban

-"Iman Mutiara" by Raihan

20. Mari men'TAG' 8 orang lain

(Let's TAG other 8) - The TAG is again voluntarily basis :)