Juadah Berbuka Puasa

Ramadan has been a hectic month for me. Hardly have enough rest even on weekends. It's been a rush. Fuh! Well, I wanted to post some photos of the dishes we had for buka puasa. Hm.. sorry la tak sempat nak post semua. At least a few here pun ok lah kan.
Sis,
Sorry aaa... bagi you terliur ek? hehe. This is just a tiny part ler :p Maybe this will help you rush home soon ek. hehehe. Miss you so much! wish you were here with us. Love you sis.

~Buah Kurma. Ramadan is kinda incomplete with out dates. I love these dates mum bought at Kings Street. RM18 a kilo. Taste sweet and delicious.


~Kuih muih. Now its 50 cent each. Gosh!


~ I bought this pasembur at Jelutong Rd. Mamak nie jual kat sebelah kedai runcit, just opposite the 7-Eleven. Well, one thing's for sure. I won't definitely buy from him again. Not only it is expensive, the taste is not up to my expectation too. Pasembur should be well... pasembur. Nie rasa macam masuk angin jer. I think some of this ingredients were yesterday leftovers cos you can know when it is recooked. He had the ingredients displayed so nicely and it was tempting, but the taste is totally out. The gravy is quite ok though. It's nothing compared to the Pasembur at Edgechumbe Road.. Hm.. lepas raya nie sure nk pe :p


~ I did this. hehehe. So, MUST take photo. Taste crunchy and delicious


~ Kari Ikan. Dunno when mum cooked this but it was goood. Sometimes, just terlupa to take picture.


~Daging Masak Lada Berempah. One of the many dishes mum cooked for 1st day of buka puasa. There was nasi Briyani too. But I forgot to take picture of it :p


~Ayam Masak Merah Buah Kurma. Mum cooked this on 1st day of raya. Sigh! I wanted to post it earlier and tell you guys all about our 1st day of buka puasa.

Sweet Changes

I am at the midst of go through a few changes in my life right now and sometimes, I doubt if I am doing the right thing or am I making a wise decision. It’s tough being in this situation and I wonder how some people manage to pull it through and act as if nothing seems wrong and everything is just so perfect. I have been hurt quite a few times before and believe me, some reasons are better left unsaid. Well, now when the reality is finally trying to kick in... feel scared and feel like backing off. Probably I am used to being alone all this while and now that I am experiencing a whole new change, I’m worried, I get scared and I get tensed up. All sorts of question and thoughts running through my head like annoying mosquitoes buzzing tak habis and sometimes it leaves me with sleepless night.

There’s a new man in my life now and I do appreciate the time I get to spend with him. He is a wonderful person… always has and I hope he always will be. Well, actually I have known him about a year ago. There were some misunderstanding between us and things didn’t work out well back then. We took a firm decision and went our separate ways. A few months ago, he walked back into my life just when I needed a shoulder to cry on, he came in and actually caught me in time... comfort me as a changed person and I can still feel the love I felt before. Only this time, it was a lot stronger. I can feel his love and caring and I do care for him just as much as he cares for me. I enjoy our conversation and sometime I do feel lonely when I didn’t receive any calls from him. Still, there are a lot of changes I am expecting in him. Sometimes, it makes me worry and I feel that I should be taking things slowly.

I told a friend yesterday about how I felt and the changes I want to see in him, and she said one thing that give me a kind a good slap. “Are you COMPARING HIM with someone? Cos if you are, you can never stop commenting about him …” Comparing him with someone??? Who can I comparing him to? I kept thinking about what she said and at first I was abit upset with her. Then I realised "am I just lying to myself cos I think maybe she is right" Sigh!!!! Well, one thing is for sure, I would not make the same mistake as I've made before and I do really want this relationship to work out between us. I do pray each day that he will show me the love I need and I will love him just as equally.

“Give him sometime to change. You can’t change a person completely in just a short period. Take it easy… He will change, you’ll see. Don’t be so paranoid and too picky” so they say. And I am just going to do that. Building a relationship takes time and well.. so far, I am thankful for this sweet change I am experiencing. And I do hope that things will work out between us. Please pray for me.

Blog and Bragging

“Napa lama tak update blog?” hehe.. Sorry for the long break. Ingat kan tak de pembaca. Bagi la komen sesekali tue so that kita pun rajin nak update nanti :p. Well nevertheless, August has been quite a busy month for me. There were a lot of personal errands to attend to and not to mention the workload I have to put up with now. Hard to explain, better left unsaid but still it’s been quite abit of a trill and great la... Work is going well. Nothing much for me to shout about and at the same time there’s nothing for me to complain too. So far work has been fair for me and I’m getting along with it. Well, now that I have a new young hot chick lady boss who just joined early August. Young blood tue biasa la, what will you usually expect from them. But we can never judge a person too early. So far, there have been some ups and downs in the way she manages things but it’s all in learning process.

Azni... My best buddy and colleague has finally moved out and joined another company. Hm… I’m missing her already. We have worked together for almost 4 years. We sit facing each other and she has been there for me when I needed help and we have been close like sisters. A very remarkable and amazing person who knows her work well and understand how to manage her work professionally. I really admire her way of working and she has taught me a lot of things in both work and personal life. We are lunch buddies, gossip partners and we always chit chat and laugh out loud in the office hehehe… We have done many great and fun things together. Though sometimes, she can drive me nuts and really burn me up, but still we manage to put a smile and put it in the past. Hm… well, someday we just have to move on with our lives and find a better way of living. I hope she’s happy wherever she goes.

Kak Sida finally moved to her new house and what makes it unique and great is that her house is on the 18th Floor and Kak Ton’s house is on the 19th Floor and both houses is in the corner. So, we just use the staircase :p cool huh! So the next time I wanna visit sis no. 2… I have to make sure I drop by at sis no. 3 house. Hehe...
But this fun is put to a temporary end when Kak Ton decided to move to London.

Yup! Kak Ton has finally gone off to London for some work affair and gosh how I miss her so damn much already. I was all very excited to the idea of having a sister working in London la konon… boleh la brag about it kat Makcik sharipah nanti… my bigheaded auntie who likes to talk big about her children as if la her kids are made from gold.
Well, now that Kak Ton is finally gone, I miss her so much and to make the feeling worse, Raya is coming.

Sis… I know you’ll be reading this. Just want you to know that where ever you are… I love you I love you I love you and we all miss you so much. Do take care of yourself and don’t worry… I’m coming this November babe. Hehe… Just pray that dad will pay for the flight tickets at least la ek! Which I think he’s considering :p Well, here you go.. Just as I promised in my email.. “My sis in London”. Don’t worry ka, I’ll keep you updated on all our latest happenings at home ek.

~ Love ya

Ramadan Al-Mubarak

To all my muslim friends out there… Selamat Menjalankan Ibadah Berpuasa... Selamat menyambut Bulan Ramadan Al-Mubarak. Maafkan segala kesilapan Fazi. I’m sure tidak disengajakan ek hihi. Halalkanlah segala makan minum dan semoga kita mendapat keberkatan di bulan yang mulia ini.

I came across this article while browsing today. I would like to share it here with you all. Its about the holy month of Ramadan and its importance in Islam. Petikan nie aku ambik from “http://www.ezsoftech.com/Ramadan/”

The holy month of Ramadan enjoys a special importance in the Islamic calendar. As the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) said: "It is Allah's Own month." It is the chief of all months and the most glorious one. As we already know, 'Fasting' is one of the important pillars of Islam and it is the very month of Ramadan during which fasting has been made obligatory for all adults and sane Muslims. By fasting during Ramadan, a Muslim besides discharging an obligation imposed upon him by Allah (SWT), becomes entitled to great reward in the Hereafter. On the other hand, any lapse in the matter amounts to a great sin. Fasting is an article of worship, the knowledge about the performance or otherwise whereof rests only with Allah (SWT) and the person concerned. Hence, it is Allah alone who will reward that person for it, on the Day of Judgment.

The blessings of Ramadan are not limited to fasting alone, because the performance of all sorts of worship and good deeds during this month is also a source of great Divine favor. The revelation of the Holy Qur'an commenced during this very month and it is therefore the duty of every Muslim to read and try to understand the meaning of the Holy Qur'an and thereby gain an insight into the Divine secrets enshrined therein. It brings peace and illumination to the mind and imparts purity to the soul.

Ramadan is the month of fasting, intensive prayer, sacrifice and Divine worship. Throughout this month a devout Muslim fasts during the day in the true sense of the word, that is, he had merely denies himself food and water, but as explained by the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.), exercises strict control over his tongue, eyes, ears, thoughts and deeds and does everything possible to seek the pleasure of Allah (SWT).

Devout supplications to Allah (SWT) and repentance of one's sins during Ramadan are the sources of Divine blessings and mercy. Some nights, among the last ten nights of Ramadan, are called the 'Nights of Glory' (Laylatul Qadr). These are the 19th, 21st, and 23rd nights. Muslims keep awake during these nights and offer special prayers. Even among these nights, the 23rd enjoys excellence over all the others. It is accompanied by great blessings, and he usually grants the supplications made to Allah (SWT) during this night.

The holy month of Ramadan, besides being the month of worship and Divine blessings, carries a historical importance as well. As already mentioned above, the revelations of the Holy Qur'an commenced in this month. The epoch-making 'Battle of Badr' and the 'Conquest of Mecca' also took place during the holy month of Ramadan.

"Ramadan", according to some traditions is one of Allah's names. This is why we can not say Ramadan without making it clear that we are talking about the month, and therefore we should always say the month of Ramadan. The Commander of the faithful Ali ibn Abi Taleb (A.S.) said: Do not say Ramadan, but say the month of Ramadan. For you do not know what Ramadan is. This same meaning was referred to by the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) in his speech during Shaaban: The month of Allah coming ....

Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head

Here’s a special song I would like to dedicate to a very special buddy... Mr Antisad. I have no idea why, but Mr Antisad is in the midst of some serious self transformation. Well Mr Antisad, whatever changes you’re up too, I’m here to support you buddy. I wish you all the best and success in your his future undertakings.

I love this song a lot. I’ve heard many times before, but I didn't manage to listen to it properly and understand the meaning of it up till now. The bouncy tune is catchy and it’s great to listen to especially when you are feeling down and need some spirit boost up.

So here’s what I did. A few days back, I attended my company’s mid year kick off meeting and dinner and the office. It was almost 10pm when I left the office and since the night was calm and beautiful, I just rolled down the window while driving to enjoy the cool breezy air. I tuned into this song and turned it out loud and well, it did lift my spirit and I actually felt a sense of freedom rushed over me. I have my own life to run and I should be concentrating more on how to make it cheerful and happy as much as possible. Sure the raindrops are the problems I face everyday, but I shouldn’t whine and complain about it cos “It won't be long till happiness steps up to greet me” Hehehe… I felt at peace that moment.

Well, I was feeling quite down and gloomy these few days. There was some serious decision I had to make concerning my future and I was really confused and in lot of pressure at that moment. I really didn’t feel like sharing my thoughts and feelings with anyone. Well, probably cos I think no one would actually understand what I’m going through. The pain and guilt feeling I have to put up with. Anyway, sometimes you just have to make these decisions and except the reality of it. We just have to push ourselves forward and move on in life. Well, what ever decision I have made is for the good sake of everyone I love and care for and also for myself and that someone I know. M, I wish you all the best in life and all the love you deserve. Time will gradually heal us both and it will surely help us find our true path in life.


B.J. Thomas - Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head

Raindrops keep fallin' on my head
And just like the guy whose feet are too big for his bed
Nothin' seems to fit
Those raindrops are fallin' on my head, they keep fallin'

So I just did me some talkin' to the sun
And I said I didn't like the way he got things done
Sleepin' on the job
Those raindrops are fallin' on my head, they keep fallin'

But there's one thing I know
The blues they send to meet me won't defeat me
It won't be long till happiness steps up to greet me

Raindrops keep fallin' on my head
But that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turnin' red
Cryin's not for me
'Cause I'm never gonna stop the rain by complainin'
Because I'm free
Nothin's worryin' me

[trumpet]

It won't be long till happiness steps up to greet me

Raindrops keep fallin' on my head
But that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turnin' red
Cryin's not for me
'Cause I'm never gonna stop the rain by complainin'
Because I'm free
Nothin's worryin' me

A Tale of an Unfortunate Snake

The story goes… It was a weekend, Saturday to be exact. I was at home and since I was in such a lovely jolly mood to cook, so I decided what the heck! Let’s make Mee Kuah.
So I went to the wet market and got all the ingredients to make my very own Mee Kuah. Since it was a hot sunny day, I decided to make some sweet Longan drink as well. Just to cool off the heat =) So I brought some dried longan as well and rushed back home. I was all so excited and can’t wait to start cooking.

Long story cut short… I was done cooking at around 2pm. I’ve prepared the kuah and was about to make the longan drink la konon. I opened the back door to go and get some pandan leaves and there was it was!!!!

Yup! It was a snake… slimy dying snake lying on the ground right in front of me. Terkejut biawak I tell you. Its head all bloody probably cos it must have had a fight with something, a big huge cat maybe... or someone must have hit it really hard and throw it in our backyard. I suspect it’s the work of our next door ‘botak head’ neighbor. That pakcik is quite a pain I tell you. Not only will he sing loudly at times, but he also like to talk to his chickens. Pelik or not! There was once, I was sweeping the backyard and sambil tue I was talking to my mum who was also standing there. Tiba-tiba this orang tua tak sedar diri started to sing lagu "Hitam manisss.. hitam manis.. yang hitam manis.. pandang tak jemuuu.. pandang tak jemu... oh hitam manisss" Rasa macam nak baling penyapu lidi tue kat muka dia. His house is very filthy and to make situation worse, he rear a lot of chickens and birds. Kalau lalu kat belakang rumah sure boleh bau tahi ayam. uWek!! Anyway, back to the snake story. Aduh! Though the snake looks motionless, but it’s still a wild snake and it’s in my backyard! What should I do?

You can see from the pictures below that the snake appears dead but to our horror, it was still alive and breathing. And I realize that after I took these snaps. Very excited to take picture konon, I took my camera so close to the snake just to take a good shot of it when suddenly its body started to going up and down breathing. Sigh! Nyawa-nyawa ikan la... scary! So, do you think I would still be standing there? Nope! I actually ran inside. But unfortunately, mum was not around that day and only the girls and I were at home. We had no choice but to pull our guts together and went to ‘check out’ the snake again. It was still lying there. So, we took a long stick and poked it. IT MOVED! But it still didn’t try to run away.

Later that evening, that snake eventually died... Poor thing. It was indeed a tragic way for it to die and no one actually knew what happened to it, how it got hurt and how it got there at the first place. It’s just not the right habitat for it to be in. We are afraid of snakes… but we also need to bare in mind, snakes are afraid of us too.

For Eternity

~ For you
I hope you'll find your freedom... For Eternity


Close your eyes so you don't feel them
They don't need to see you cry
I can't promise I will heal you
But if you want to I will try

Sing this summer serenade
The past is done, we've been betrayed… It's true
Some might say the truth will out
But I believe without a doubt … In you

You were there for summer dreaming
And you gave me what I need
And I hope you find your freedom
For eternity
For eternity

Yesterday when we were walking
You talked about your mom and dad
What they did that made you happy
What they did that made you sad

We sat and watched the sun go down
Then picked a star before we lost… The moon
Youth is wasted on the young
Before you know it's come and gone… Too soon

You were there for summer dreaming
And you gave me what I need
And I hope you find your freedom
For eternity
For eternity ... For eternity

Sing this summer serenade…
The past is done, we've been betrayed… It's true
Youth is wasted on the young
Before you know it's come and gone… Too soon

You were there for summer dreaming
And you are a friend indeed
And I hope you find your freedom
For eternity

You were there for summer dreaming
And you are a friend indeed
And I know you find your freedom
Eventually .... For eternity

For eternity

Fight for Survival Camp

OutWit... OutPlay and OutLast

Title says it all babe. Yup! It was indeed a fight for survival when I attended my company’s teambuilding. On the first day itself I was already looking forward for Sunday.. hehe! But in end, I had fun and enjoyed the activities we had. It was surely a pleasurable experience to remember. Well, probably because the recreation park was so beautiful and serene :p

Day 1, Friday 27th June 2008
~ Getting to know

We head off from the office at 4.30pm. Everyone was equally excited and looking forward to check out this place. Norul wanted to drive so Shikin and I just followed her. We were the first to arrive at Nur Bukit Hijau Chalet and it was almost 6pm. We were quite lost cos there was no sight of chalets or the name "Nur Chalets" anywhere. Fortunate enough, we met up with 3 of our trainers who were waiting us...

Mr B
~ The macho but insensitive dude who you don’t want to mess with. (I don’t think I saw him smiling at all)
We greeted the trainers and Mr. B was the macho dude who the first thing he did was to gave us ‘the talk’ about how to throw our “sensitive women thinge” when you’re in the jungle area. Like la we’re a bunch of school girls on a lawatan sambil belajar kan. We just gave him the blank look and none of us said a word. Hehehe… shocked and speechless la! hehe
Well… I’m sure his intention was sincere and and … err.. concern??
Cik S
~ I have no idea why she’s there… but she’s one tough gal at giving instruction to us. “Makan bagi habis… jangan buat tue… buat macam nie”
Lil’ D
~ This dude takes photos. Lots and lots and lots of photos. He’s actually the teambuilding paparazzi. He’s there when you least expected him and will take your picture when you’re not in a cool situation. Snap.. Snap.. Snap.. all the time. I actually felt like a movie star in a jungle. Flash of camera light all the time. Did I mention that he looked like a form 3 schoolboy? Hm…

The rest arrived about half an hour later. Hm... I wonder if Mr B gave them ‘The talk’ he shared with us? Anyway, we were given 2 rolls of toilet paper (???) for each room and also our chalet keys. Getting to the chalets from the hall and dining area was a challenge on its own. It was a long way down a narrow slope road so just imagine what it would be like to walk back up! Terkeluar lidah I tell you. We got a chalet no. 13 (Creepy!... and it was Friday :p ) and when we opened our chalet door, our nightmare became a reality. It was a total disappointment and I wouldn’t recommend anyone to go there. The chalet was not properly maintained at all and there were at least 20 spider webs in the bathroom ceiling… with tiny spidey and dead bugs caught in the web. Just imagine if these baby spiders can crawl into your ear while you’re sleeping. And did I mention the holes on the bathroom ceiling? Some pervert cut holes on the ceiling cos there’s one right where you shower and one where you do your ‘business’. #%&#(!@ punya orang!

~the bedsheet.. very stinky :p


~Don't say a word!


Fuh! apart from the dreadful chalet, the rest of the activity was well organized. And the view outside the chalet was a beautiful sight for sore eyes. There's also a stream right behind our chalet. Here are some pictures I took in the morning.

~ Stream behind our Chalet


~Morning View



We gathered back at the hall at around 8pm for dinner. The food, well… it needs a lot of improvement too. But if we look at it from the teambuilding’s survival point of view, I guess the room condition and food stands up for it. We met with Mr J and Mr E during the “tribal council”… Ala-ala Survivor gitu.
Mr J
~ The head of Tribal Council. The dude who runs the show and decides which tribe stays and which tribe will be eliminated. He really made us feel like we were in the TV ‘Survivor’ show.
Mr E
~ The silent dude but such a sweet guy. He will greet you with a smile and is always polite in even advising you on the games. He actually helped us with a clue. Shss… hehe :p

~Bug's life. We were attacked during dinner on our first night at the tribal hall


Overall, there were 27 of us survivors and we were divided into 5 tribe. We had Ogakor (my team), Pagong, Nakum, Malakal and Jaburu and during our first gathering we made our tribe flags. By the time we finished the 1st tribal meeting it was already pass 11pm. Next day was the actualy challenging day where we will have to outwit, outplay and outlast the other tribes. Now I'm speaking like a true tribal spokesperson. :p

Day 2, Saturday 28th June 2008
~ Tribal chance or surviving

All the survivors gathered at the tribal hall at around 9am for our next challenges. I must say, the games and challenges we faced were exhausting but it was indeed exciting and really accelerates your adrenaline. We were pushed to extend and rushed to complete certain task within the time given. Some of the challenge was unexpected too like when we had to eat some disgusting stuff right in order to end the game. They made us eat raw petai, peria, one whole big packet of asam jawa, a cube of raw belacan (ehew) and cili padi. Some tribes came out with weird ideas of eating the whole thing at a time. They mixed all the things together and started to eat it. Blek!!!

We had our break for a while. Sempat jugak we went back to the chalet to freshen up a bit cos we were really worn out. Not to mention the rumble in my tummy for eating all those stuff. Once we got back, we were given our next set of challenge. Each tribe has to build a hut but first we must find all the items needed to build this hut. But there’s a catch, these items are hidden all over the chalet area and we were required to find these items first using the clues given. We had 2 hours to complete these tasks and so we set off and really pushed ourselves to win. Well, I was quite unhappy too when some of the other tribe played the game unfairly but it was not looked into consideration by the trainers. All they can say was, “It’s a tough and unfair world, get used to it.” Can you argue with that? Sigh!

My tribe did loose and we were the 2nd tribe to be eliminated. Aleh! Cast out pun, you were actually absorbed into the other remaining tribes pulak. So, everyone still remains in the game. Cis!

~Some of the games. Hehe.. the guys showing the LOVE


Day 3, Sunday 29th June 2008
~ The last standing TRIBE

Indeed the last day was the best day of the whole session. Hehe... not just because it's final day of the teambuilding and we all get to go home soon, but we also had some interesting challenges that made us look at how we work in an organization from a different point of view.
In the end, there were only 2 remaining tribe, Malakal and Nakum and when Nakum lost the last challenge and all of us were absorbed into one tribe, the last standing tribe was indeed our company. When we all gathered together holding hands and formed a circle.. I was really touched.
We often forget that we all working together as a tribe in one company. It doesn't matter who you are or what status you are in, when it comes to the importance of the company, we all work together. Even if you play a small part, you are still apart of the team cos participation from each person is very important. Instead of whining and complaining about how other team is performing, we have to take the initiative to improve ourselves and see what we can contribute to the team and the company. I did learn something out of the teambuilding that day.

Finally, the session ended at 1.30pm with but the bus will only come to pick us up at 3pm. So, we grab this opportunity to explore the beautiful wonders of nature around us. I just love the lush green of the forest and the place itself stands beautifully with the waterfalls and streams. It's just wonderful and a cool sight for sore eyes. Got the chance to shot some pictures for rememberance. You will really feel relaxed and at peace. Viv, shikin and I went to dip our legs in the stream. It was so cold and very relaxing. Too bad we didn't get the chance to go for a swim. We boarded the bus at 3pm and bid farewell to Bukit Hijau.






~ Air dia sejuk nyaaa..






We reached Penang at about 5.30pm and once I got home, the first thing i did was to take a long cool shower. I was so worn out and my body was aching. Felt like I was run down by a truck and the pain continued the next day and the day after.. and also the next day.. hehe.

It was a fun memorable experience. If I has to do it all over again... hm.. I probably might :)

Manic Monday

Here we go again. I keep thinking of this song in my head since morning.
Just another manic Monday
Wish that it was Sunday
Cos that’s my fun day
I don’t have to run day
Cos Its just another manic Monday… hu hu hu hooo..

However, I must say... my morning is starting of well actually :p tak lah hectic sangat. Besides, the day is just starting to bloom right.
Anyway, I have a lot of stories to enter in my blog here. There’s this final day of my Alor Setar vacation, my 3 days 2 nights fight for survival at the teambuilding and also a story of an unfortunate dying snake.

Alor Setar & Sg Petani ~ Day 3 (Country road… take me home)

Well, I had another unpleasant night cos I couldn’t sleep. I toss and turned and even tried to cover my head full with a blanket, but it just didn’t work out. It was too cold and I was not sleeping in a proper position that night (I slept on the couch la, what else I can expect… Sob! Sob!) Finally dawn break and I was up earlier then others. Sigh!

Well, that morning we were making plans on how to end our journey in a memorable way. Mak suggested that we go to Tanjung Dawai. For your info, Tanjung Dawai a fishing village located at the mouth of Sungai Merbok, facing the straits of Malacca. It is situated about 20km from Sungai Petani and less than 5km from the historic archeological site of Bujang Valley. If you're coming from the highway, be sure to take the Sungai Lalang north exit of Sungai petani and after the tol, you will reach a cross junction. Go straight and you should be able to see Giant hypermarket on your right (Betul ke nie?.. hehe). The best thing is to follow the signboard that says 'Tanjung Dawai". At least, that's what I did. On the way you will pass by daerah Bedong and Pekan Sembeling. Tanjung Dawai is indeed a must visit place if you want to buy seafood products. It is the best place to buy ‘Belacan’ and other local seafood products such as ikan kering (salted fish), ikan bilis, keropok, lekor… bla bla. You should go to the 2 story market and there you can find a lot of shops for you to choose from but the price and products in all shops are quite similar but reasonable. Nas said the seafood there is so good and it’s a must try whenever you visit Tanjung Dawai. So we all decided to take a drive to Tanjung Dawai on our way back. Besides, it would be great to drive down the old country road and enjoy the view of kampong houses.




Hm… poor Shasha has a little accident that morning while she was riding a cycle around the resort area. She has some deep cuts in her forehead, her elbow, her palm and her hip and my sis had to rush her to a nearby clinic. The doctor gave her some medication and a jab to prevent infection to the wounds. But that didn’t stop us from going to Tanjung Dawai jugak. Hehe… She looks fit enough la and she was excited to go as well. So we checked out from Cinta Sayang Resort at around 12.15pm and head straight to our next destination. It was raining quite heavily all the way. Not to mention the cows and goats crossing the roads like nobody’s business. Tak tengok kereta lalu cross the road suka hati dia jer. Aduh! Hm… dah asal nya lembu, hehehe… biasa la tue and we sure can’t argue on that. Well, thank god we didn’t run over them which we nearly did cos it was raining and we could hardly see the road.

It was still raining when we reached the Tanjung Dawai Market and you can imagine the muddy condition in front of the market. Blek! Still, we still manage to grab quite a lot of stuff there. Too bad it was raining cos it was indeed an inconvenience for people to walk their way in and out of that market. Aku tak sempat nk tangkap gambar la. Hm.. too bad cos it would be cool to post some photos of this place. For those who love to eat siput-siput nie, be sure to stop by the roadside at Pekan Semeling. Banyak jugak orang-orang kampong kat situ menjual pelbagai jenis siput di sepanjang jalan. There are also folks selling jackfruits, pisang goreng, steamed corns and banyak lagi. We stopped to buy some siput lokan and siput Kepah. Well, it was almost 4pm when we got back onto the highway and it was time to head home. By the time we reached our sweet home, it was nearly 5.30pm.

Overall, it was indeed a wonderful journey and a great adventure. It was sure a memorable journey and I really had a great time. I enjoyed myself and looking forward for our next family trip.

Survivor to the Fittest

“Outwit... Outplay... Outlast...”

That is my company’s teambuilding motto for this year. Shout it out loud and clear people. Ala-ala ‘Survivor” game show la pulak. Sigh! Well, I just hope they don’t make us stay in tents and go for nature calls behind the bushes. In fact, this is actually my first time going for a teambuilding after 4 years of working here. Someone ‘voiced’ it out to our top management dudes to have the teambuilding for the employees. This will help ‘motivate’ the employees and bring them closer in working together. Let me quote what I read in the training booklet “This learning processes allow you to look newly and constructively at important areas of your life and organization” Hurgh!! Betul ke? Hehe. Well, not to mention that I just had a disagreement with one of the purchasers this morning which involves one of the AM who will be attending the teambuilding together. Sigh! It’s a long story. Well, I just hope to put all the grudges and negatives thoughts behind me and just enjoy myself with my colleague and buddies. I'm sure it's going to be fun since all of us in the sales department going. Whoa! you should see the tidbits we're bring along for munching munching la... kot-kot malam kang lapar so boleh la kunyah something. hehe. I was cracking my head last night thinking about what to pack and what proper attire to wear so by the time I finish packing, it was almost 2am. Hm… nie baru 2 malam. Must make sure I bring all the stuff I need ler.

It’s going to be a 3 days 2 nights session and we will be leaving from the office at 4pm today and will only be back on Sunday liau. Teambuilding will be at this place called Nur Bukit Hijau at Kulim. Dekat jer, kentut pun boleh dengor. But this place is quite secluded and it’s near the Bukit Hijau waterfall Recreation Park. Check out the place. Link http://pangsun.com/hijau_Scene%201.swf
So, Let me see how this place fits first before I give my comments ok. 3 days 2 nights at a secluded resort... no TV, no astro, no towel pun konon so we had to bring our own towels, the rooms are not even air conditioned… Uwah!! Think positive... think positive. hehehe.

But come to look at it from the bright side, a teambuilding actually help you get to know your workmate better by participating in the activities as a team and work closer with them to resolve matters. Just like how we are doing it at work but without the grudges and in a more friendlier and fun environment. It’s considered an opportunity for us to look at our ways of working together as a team from different point of view and also a chance for us to know ourselves too. Well, I am really looking forward for it. Will tell all about it soon.

Enjoy your weekend!

Roses Roses and Roses...

Every single rose has it's meaning. When you send flowers to someone, it means you send more then just beautiful blossoms. You are actually sending messages from your heart and what better flower to express your feelings then roses.. It's the perfect choice to let someone know how you feel.
Hurm... I got roses today from a dear friend. He went for a vacation to Cameron Highlands during the weekend and he knows that I just love fresh flowers... Especially roses and daisies. Hm.. but I wonder why did he got me red and peach roses? It's a beautiful combination though and when you put the 2 colours together... they look perfect! Well, I looked up for the meaning, just for fun. Here's what I found.
Anyway, Thanks Nas for the beautiful flowers. I love 'em alot. Put some on my table too ;) Get to look at them all the time.

~Color Meaning of White Roses
Innocence, Purity, Secrecy, Reverence, Worthiness
White roses like bridal gowns symbolize innocence and purity. Giving white roses says that you believe that your intentions are pure and that the recipient is worthy.

~Color Meaning of Red Roses
Passion, Love, Respect, Courage, Congratulations
Red Roses are classic and a popular choice since their message is an unmistakable expression of love. The color red symbolizes enduring romantic love and passion.
In addition to their message of love, red roses can be given in recognition of courage and to show respect or to say "Well done!" and "Congratulations".
Fazi : Hurm..

~Color Meaning of Pink Roses
Happiness, Romance, Admiration, Sweetness
There are many variations of pink roses and all use of pink communicate sweetness and elegance. Light pink roses show happiness, joy and admiration. If you want to send an expression of gratitude deep pink roses are perfect because they symbolize appreciation and thankfulness.

~Color Meaning of Yellow Roses
Welcome or Welcome Back, Friendship, Caring, Joy
Yellow roses send a message of friendship, gladness and delight. Perfect for the new mother, graduate or newly engaged the yellow rose sends a message of joy and new beginnings.

~Color Meaning of Peach Roses
Gratitude, Appreciation, Sincerity, Modesty
Peach roses send a message of appreciation or gratitude and are also often sent as an expression of sympathy.
Fazi : so, you feel sympathy or you're just showing your appreciation ha?

~Color Meaning of Orange or Coral Roses
Desire, Enthusiasm, Pride
Bright orange is a color of warmth and energy and orange roses convey the desire and fervor that the sender feels for the recipient. These bright rose blossoms also can say "I'm proud of you."
Just as coral is more toned down than orange so are the feelings communicated by this color rose. The coral rose still speaks to desire coupled with happiness.

~Color Meaning of Lavender Roses
Deep Adoration, Majestic, Opulent
Sending this color rose says that you find the recipient as enchanting as the lavender rose. The light purple rose is a good choice if you want to express love at first sight.
Lavender can also express deep love and is a novel color to give your love to express the depths of your love.

~Color Meaning of Blue Roses
Impossible, Unattainable
Blue roses exist in fantasy but not in nature. The blue rose symbolizes the unattainable or impossible which won't make it a good choice to give someone you would like to maintain a relationship with anyway.

~Color Meaning Black Roses
New Beginnings, Rebirth
Sometimes the darkest red roses are called 'black roses' and while they do symbolize the death of an idea or say farewell they can send a positive message of rebirth and new beginnings.



I love the red ones...

Alor Setar & Sg Petani ~ Day 2

Day 2, Sunday 1st June 2008 ~ Cinta Sayang Resort

It was Ijah’s 15th Birthday, my eldest niece, my babe… I woke up early that morning cos I couldn’t sleep. It was quite cold as the air cond is set high and I was still feeling not so well. My nose was totally blocked and I was breathing like a fish gasping for air. Macam ikan tak cukup udara jer dok huhhh haa huuh haa tak abis2. Sigh! Still, I was all excited and can wait to explore what’s installed for me that day. Everyone was just lazing around that morning. Macan Din (My bro-in-law) was up early and went out to buy breakfast. I was looking forward for some local nasi lemak and kuih-muih and that was exactly what he bought. Can you believe that they still sell kuih for 30sens each here? Whoa… and it’s the same size as kuih you get in Penang. Hm… some of the advantages staying in Alor Setar la nie. Like the ice kacang we had the day before at Pekan Rabu, it was only RM2 a bowl. Cheap kan? Well, I guess it won’t be so cheap anymore now that the fuel price is up :p. hehehe. Nevertheless, breakfast was simply delicious and yummy.
The kids were still tired and they just wanted to spend the morning staying in and watching cartoon. Like la they don’t do that back in Penang. Since Macan Din volunteered to look after them, we ladies went out for well… more shopping :) Bukan nya shopping apa pun, we wanted to buy some stuff and I wanted to buy a gift for Ijah and a pair of track pants and t-shirts for me. Aku lupa nak bawak baju pakai tidur la pulak. Hehe :p. We went to the Alor Setar Mall, got nothing much to buy there for a 15th year old teenager, so I bought a polo t-shirt for Ijah. That should settle it, beautiful gift from Makcik Ilah.. less the RM50 only hehehe..
We check out at around 12pm. The kids were hungry… and so were we :p. We spotted a Nasi Melayu Restaurant on the way back and that place looked ‘happening’. Aleh! Happening in terms on nampak macam ada large variety la. And I was right, they do have a large variety of yummy dishes from grilled fish, prawns and squids to different types of kerabu, mixed veges, seafood like shellfish, crabs, curry and a lot more. I’m not sure what is this place called but it’s located by the roadside and next to an abandoned building at jalan Kanchut. Fuh! Until I don’t know what to choose and in the end I really got greedy cos my rice cost RM11.50. hehe.. We were full and everyone’s just happy, a quick look at Alor Setar town and we were off to Sungai Petani, our next destination. The girls were asleep the whole way.

We reached SP at around 2.30pm and checked into the Cinta Sayang Golf & Country Resort. The rooms were just fine. So so only la… Argh! We were so exhausted so we didn’t go out the rest of the afternoon. But my sis & Macan Din took the kids to the swimming pool. We joined later in the evening. Here are some pictures.

Chillin


My angels.. Gosh! I should have joined them


Floating Anaconda


All smile cos he's so happy


Dinner was at one of the local restaurant. Sigh! Our initial plan was to go for steamboat at Cinta Sayang restaurant. A dear friend of mine really recommended their steamboat and the way she described it… fuh! Tak try sure rugi giler cos she said their Steamboat is the best in town. She’s from Bedong ok and she goes back to her parents house ever weekend. She quite a picky person when it comes to food and when she said this place is nice, I just have to trust her words. Too bad, we didn’t get to go but we did enjoy a good meal at this medan selera and the price was reasonable too. Night was quite dull as there was nothing much to see in SP. Probably because we just stick to the outskirts of the town. So we went back early.

However, we really didn’t feel like sleeping early that night so we ended up playing a game called “sign language”. Now, I don’t know if you guys still remember this game show during the 80s. I used to watch it in TV. You have to act out a scenario provided by the other team to your teammate… without saying a word! Hehe… and guess what, everyone joined in and we really had a good laugh and enjoyed ourselves that night. Hahahaha… and the funniest act were from Macan din when he had to act out “Kassim Selamat”. Damn funny la!
We zzzz at around 2am.

Tomorrow ~ Journey back home

Alor Setar & Sg Petani ~ Day 1

3 days and 2 nights just flew by so fast and now I’m back in the office. Sigh! How I wish I was back on the road. The only way I can describe the whole trip is that it was indeed a fabulous trip. It was a great adventure with lots of wonderful memories to cherish, joyful moments and laughter shared with each other. This was 1 of the best trips we had and I really enjoyed myself.

So, I want to share my experiences here with you all. My amazing journey to Padang Besar, Alor Setar, Sungai Petani and Tanjung Dawai. And yes Ladies and gentleman, I visited all these places in just 3 days and 2 nights. Hehehe... and on the first day, I had a very terrible flu and was sneezing all the time. Not to mention, the pounding headache and sleepless nights too. The air condition is too cold and the snoring from Kak Ton and Kak Idah creates a beat the whole night. Hehehe. So I manage to wake up the next morning with a banging headache and droopy eyes. But it was fun... really fun…

Day 1, Saturday 31st May 2008 ~ Road Trip
We set off early morning at 8am and everyone met up at mum's house. Mak cooked nasi lemak with sambal ikan and packed it for breakfast in disposable containers for each of us. The weather was sunny and just nice. So off we go in 3 seperate cars. Kak Idah and the girls, Kak Ton and Shasha, Kak Shidah and her family, mak and me! hehe. Our first stop was at the Gurun R&R for breakfast. Everyone was just so hungry... Especially after we had eyes on those packets of nasi lemak mak prepared. Terliur la especially when you're really hungry wey. Kak Ton pulak brought fried chicken which she marinated in yogurt and kak Idah made roti telur. It was great as we laid the tikar on the grass and sat down to enjoy our meal. I must say, mum's nasi lemak was so heavy it lasted even for lunch. Fuhyoo! memang sedap. Some more got side dish taukua, boiled egg and some slices of cucumber. Since we packed it separately, hehe... I had the privilege of adding some 'extra' fish for me. muahahaha..

Long drive..


It's mine. See no touch! Sedap la nasi lemak mak buat..


Even he also got his own packet..

Beautiful tree… yellow flowers


Burp! Breakfast was great and once we filled our stomach we were back on the road and headed to Alor Setar. We reached Alor Setar at around 10.30am. There were still time before we can check in so we headed to 'Pekan Rabu' for some shopping.

Here’s the only picture I took of pekan Rabu. It's a picture of my poor bro-in-law carrying my sleepy nephew while my mum and sis were busy checking out the tudung inside the shopping arcade. I ran out after a while cos it was damn stuffy inside. I was already sneezing and the hot weather kinda gave me a headache.

While the ladies were busy shopping, Kak Ton, Shasha and I went to a coffee shop nearby for some cool drinks. Sorry aa.. lepas minum baru mau snap picture.


We checked into Shamila Hotel at around 12pm. The hotel was not bad but the room was quite dusty. So, you can imagine the condition I was in. Achoo! Achoo! We had a quick fresh up and head to Padang Besar. We reached Padang besar at around 2.30pm. Fuhyoo! The place was packed with people. Now, here is where I got carried away. Tudung and broaches were quite cheap there. We hardly have space to even walk our way through. I spotted this particular particular shop and stopped. My sis was right behind me at that time. I was checking out this gorgeous bling bling tudung and this makcik siam wanted to sell it for quite a reasonable price. Thinking that Kak Idah was still standing behind me, aku pun pot pet pot pet la asking for her opinion konon, “cantik tak kak? Kalu pakai dengan baju raya yang jahit tue cun tak?, you rasa colour dia sesuai tak dengan baju tue? kalu kurang sket syok la...kan kak.. kan??... Kak... kak…” I wondered la why she didn’t respond and when I turned… she was no where to be found. Aku cakap sorang rupanya. Instead, there was this makcik standing there looking at me blankly. She must be wondering who on earth am I talking to and why am I asking her if the tudung matches my baju raya. Malu betol la masa tue. I gave her a sheepish eeehhkkk… smile and walked out of that shop. I really got panicked and I was walking up and down the arcade trying to find them. Honestly, at that point I really didn’t thought that I was carrying a phone and that I could have simply called them and find out where they were. Instead, I was searching for them like a makcik who missed her bas rombongan. And I almost cried you know… Scared to my bones la wey! And I keep imagining this video Simran posted in her blog of a transsexual women dancing so exotically on a stage in the middle of a road. What made it worse was when I imagined myself on that stage pulak! Seriously damn creepy! I was sweating like a pig, I keep sneezing and the flu was really getting on to me, I felt so sticky cos of the place was stuffy and I’m LOST… separated from my family. Sob Sob! After almost 20 minutes, Kak Idah called which then only reminded me of my phone. I got only one thing to say… bodohnye! They were waiting for me outside in a coffee shop. I was quite furious la but at the same time, malu la jugak so I act cool only. Didn’t want them to know I was scared u see. But I think they knew cos just after they spotted me, they were giggling.
Well, the shopping there went well. We bought a few stuffs after that. I bought some beautiful brooches and kacang gajus bakar (sempat jugak!) hilang lagi sekali pun tak pe kot!.. hehe… It’s not funny ok! We didn’t spend much time there cos it was quite hot and the kids started to get cranky. So, we pushed out from Padang Besar at around 4pm and reached the hotel at about 5pm. We rest out sore feet for a while and fresh up. I checked with this ‘akak’ at the reception counter on where can I find good seafood . ‘Akak’ nie... well, he was quite beautiful and I almost believed he was a SHE, right until I heard his voice. Ok then, akak Emma recommended this seafood restaurant called ‘Rakok’ and it’s located on the way to Kuala Kedah. The way she explained about this place sounded so yummy and we were quite anxious to go there for dinner. The place was quite nice. Not bad for a kampong style restaurant la. And the food was not bad too but it was quite expensive.
We cleared everything cos we were damn hungry. Nothing much to see in Alor Setar town. It’s not as happening or even half as happening as Penang that’s for sure. We lepak at the menara Alor Setar for a while and head back to the hotel for some snooze.
I was so tired and jumped straight to bed. But unfortunately, I couldn’t sleep cos my nose was blocked. Cis! Panadols are like candy nowadays. No effects!

Day 2, Sunday 1st June 2008 ~ Cinta Sayang Resort ~ Esok cerita ok!

Cuti Cuti Malaysia

Today is my last day of work before I go off tomorrow on a 3 days 2 nights holiday trip with my family. It's gonna be Fun Fun Fun.. get to spend a few freaky day in hot burning sun (pantun)hehehe. So, I will only be back to work on Tuesday. It’s been quite sometime since we went on a holiday like this and since it’s the school break, we just grabbed the opportunity. Not that I have any kids ok :p but my sisters' kids are really looking forward to it. It’s going to be fun I’m sure. We’re not going anywhere great, just going to Alor Setar and SP and make a stop at padang Besar. There will be some serious eating which I am very looking forward too. Hehehe. I’ll post the pictures ok! Mum and my sis already plan for some serious shopping at Padang Besar. Things are suppose to be cheap there… I think. Well, I’m not interested to buy anything at all… No way, after the unfortunate $$ spending on my car battery and services, I don’t think I can afford any shopping. Poor me :( Still, I think I will just scout around and well, I could buy a few small tiny stuffs la for myself. Hehe... But I am looking forward to grab a few packets of kacang gajus bakar.. hmm… damn! I love it.

This will also be an opportunity for me to take my mind off all these issues and work hectic back home. I just want to relax myself and have fun. We’ll be going to the Cinta Sayang Resort at SP for a night stay and I am looking forward to try myself on archery. Excited giler la pulak.

Mei bought a new book titled ‘Love in a Torn Land’ from Jean Sasson, the author of my favourite book ‘Princess of Arabia’. There a sale at popular book store and she bought a few novels so she borrowed the book to me first and I just can’t wait to read it. I hope it will be as interesting as her first book.

Goodbye Friday… Hello Weekend =D

Hurt

I've heard this song on the radio before. But didn't actually tried to understand the words and the meaning. Well, I did yesterday and it actually made me cry. It's a very touching song. Sometimes when someone did something wrong, no matter how hurtful it can be.. just try to forgive them.

Especially your loved ones. Cos you never know if they will be around tomorrow.

Christina Aguilera ~ Hurt
Seems like it was yesterday when I saw your face
You told me how proud you were, but I walked away
If only I knew what I know today
Ooh, ooh
I would hold you in my arms
I would take the pain away
Thank you for all you've done
Forgive all your mistakes
There's nothing I wouldn't do
To hear your voice again
Sometimes I wanna call ya
But I know you won't be there

Ohh I'm sorry for blaming you
For everything I just couldn't do
And I've hurt myself by hurting you

Some days I feel broken inside but I won't admit
Sometimes I just wanna hide 'cause it's you I miss
And it's so hard to say goodbye
When it comes to this, oooh yeah

Would you tell me I was wrong?
Would you help me understand?
Are you looking down upon me?
Are you proud of who I am?

There's nothing I wouldn't do
To have just one more chance
To look into your eyes
And see you looking back

Ohh I'm sorry for blaming you
For everything I just couldn't do
And I've hurt myself, ohh

If I had just one more day
I would tell you how much that I've missed you
Since you've been away
Ooh, it's dangerous
It's so out of line
To try and turn back time

I'm sorry for blaming you
For everything I just couldn't do
And I've hurt myself by hurting you

You just got to watch the music video.
Link : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbcltLf2VHo

Series of Events

I have some serious updating to do... It’s been almost 3 weeks since I last updated my Blog. Tak la lama sangat saudara saudari sekalian. Kira ok la =D

Mothers Day ~ 11th May 2008
My sisters and I took mum out for a mother’s day dinner at Berjaya Hotel for a seafood BBQ buffet. The food was so so only la, nothing to be excited about. But the idea of 5 of us getting together and celebrating mother’s day… It was simply superb and it was indeed a special day for me.

I kinda composed this short poem for my beloved mum. It's nothing much... Just thought of sharing it with you all.

Mum… My beautiful angel
You are the most important person in my life
Words can’t describe the sacrifices you’ve gone through to raise me
From the moment you brought me into this world till now
You held me in your arms when I came into this world
You hold me tight when I took my first step
You raised me, fed me and taught me what’s right and wrong

I know ma, raising a child is never an easy job
Especially if you have a tough one, like me ;)
But you have never given up on me
You are always there to hug me
You are always there to keep me safe
You are always there to protect me
You are always there to hold my hand
You have always been there to guide me till the end

Maa,
I love you so much... I just want you to know
Happy Mothers Day Maa..
Thank you for everything… Thank you so much!


Memories from Coffee Bean ~ 15th May 2008
I was quite tied up with work that morning. My admin was on MC that day (Sigh!) so it was quite a hectic start. Then, out of a sudden… I got an SMS from Zaini.

“I left something for you at the guard house”

Hm… aku terpikir, “Bika Embun lagi ka?” hehe… but I don’t remember him going to Medan that week. Anyway, I was just about to go and collect my “mystery gift” when my dispatch brought it up for me… Siap yanyikan lagu happy birthday to me. Sabor je la budak tue!
hm... And there it was with a small card that says “Thank you for the time spent at Coffee Bean”. So Sweet! I was surprised when I opened the box and found a Coffee Bean Mug inside. Tersenyum lebar aku. Whoa! I would say, this is one of the most memorable gift I have ever received. Thank you so much for the gift Zaini.. You have actually brighten my day that day. Our friendship means so much to me.


Car Died Day ~ 17th May 2008
Totally a bad day for me. It was suppose to be a fun day, a joyful day but instead it turned out to be an awful bad day.
I was eager to go to the wet market that morning. Since it was weekend, I thought, “what the heck! Let’s cook today and let mum rest” See, the market was just a walking distance away, about a 5-7 minutes walk from home. But being the lazy butt, I’ll usually take the car. It was hot and the sun was gazing straight at my face. Berpeluh-peluh aku macam lembu jer dengan angkat barang-barang berat yang aku beli. I was done shopping, got back to my car and just when I tried to start… Blur! nothing! No grrrrkkk sound of the engine starting... NOTHING! Then suddenly the alarm started to go off and the indicator light was blinking like mad and the window wiper was going up and down up and down. Aku ingat “Alamak habis la... kereta aku dah kena rasuk hantu nie” I had to pull the alarm wire off to stop the noise cos I was starting to attract people’s attention. I was at the freaking market for Allah’s sake.
Fuh! I pulled myself together. Locked the car and started… well... walking. And not to forget, I had to carry all the stuff I brought as well… plus, I was sweating like a pig! Pity me :(
I got home and quickly called dad. He asked me to call his regular ‘not so friendly’ mechanic. Gosh! I hate that guy so much. You have no idea how he is around me. Won't talk to me properly, always trying to be like this macho dude la konon. He thinks he’s Shah Rukh Khan kot and all the girls are crazy over him. probably he thinks I'm trying to goda him or something. Please laaa.. Well, I had no choice, so I called him anyway. When I told him what happened, he said the battery might have worn out and he’ll just change it for me. But, he will only be available at 1pm. Fine, I called him back at 1pm and he said he sent his assistant over to do his job. Can you believe it, this Shah Rukh Khan got assistant somemore.. Aiyo aiyo! So, I walked back to my car in that hot afternoon sun and guess what… I waited 2 long #*%&$ hours for his damn assistance and that guy only turned up at around 3pm. Didn't even bother to apologise. Anyway, luckily there was a small stall under a tree and I set there, waiting for him like minah market!
The whole changing battery actually took only about 10 minutes… and he was done. Sigh! there goes my $$.

Today ~ 22nd May 2008
I'm still at the office and when I turned to look at the time, it was already 8.35pm. Why am I still here? I keep repeating that question to myself. Is it just because I wanted to update my blog? no, I don't think so. There's has been a series of events that has happened to me. Some are beautiful, others are less fortunate. I'll share about it some other time. Right now, I just feel like going home.. take a shower and go to bed.

Yummy Treats

Lama benor tak post about my favourite food and interesting places to mum mum. Busy la dengan kerja.

Coffee with Zaini
My dear ‘YB’ friend is a very busy man especially now that he’s working on a project to open his own bridal boutique. Hooray!!! for Mr. Zaini for his accomplishment and his new business. Well, since he has been so busy, I had to practically paksa him to join me for an awesome cup of coffee at The Coffee Bean. We went to the one at Gurney Hotel. Great place to hang out and go wireless and that was exactly what we did. Zaini bought himself a new cool Dell notebook so we just lepak and check out some interesting websites. Hm... Jealous betul tengok orang-orang notebook nie going wireless :p
I had the usual Mocha Latte while Zaini asked me to recommend my favourite... So, I ordered for him the “Xtreme Belgian Chocolate Ice Blended”... Sounds explosive right. Hehehe.. Now, I would have enjoyed that cool refreshing drink probably cos I’m used to strong coffee. But quite unfortunate for Zaini, he did enjoy the drink at the beginning but it actually left him with some ‘side effects’ when he got home! Aiyoo... hehehe… Sorry ya Zaini. Lain kali kita jangan ge situ dah ok! Hehe… I would love to post some pictures we took at coffee bean but my face was looks like macam kena sengat lebah. So, tak mau post la… But I can post this beautiful picture of Kopi Susu Ice my sisters and I had at Merlin Nasi Kandar. Sedap ooo… Kira boleh la…



FoodLoft
For those of you who haven’t heard of this place call Foodloft before, well… you should check it out. One of the best things about this place is that they serve a HALAL food. They have Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Nyonya and my most favourite… Western Food. It’s located at 4th Floor, Gurney Plaza and it a perfect place to relax and have a decent meal with family and friends. I just love the ambiance and the whole atmosphere is very calm and relaxing. Kak Zai introduced this place to me. We went there for dinner after a hard day at work and sat by the window overlooking the sea. We were there just in time to catch the sunset and the view was absolutely breathtaking. Hehehe... Kak Zai said she wants to belanja her adik comey nie. So, this adik comey pun order la apa-apa yang dia suka. Pantang dibelanja la kak. Tapi don’t worry, i’m not this greedy with friends, only family members! Kak Zai… I love you babe!

~ Check out the sunset… love it.


~ Spaghetti Marinara is a must try… banyak bahan-bahan. Got udang, sotong and siput-siput la and the portion is quite generous too :) Price : RM17.90


~ If you ask me… I would say this is chicken chop. But they named it something long and I can’t remember what it’s called. But it was sure tasty. As for the corn, I found out that you can actually change it to fries if you don’t like the corn. It’s not that I don’t like corn, how to eat wey?? using folk and knife?? If you ask me, corn is something you grab and eat thing la. Betul tak? And not to forget, you can even ask for that extra mushroom gravy. Yummy! $$ - RM17.90


~ Yummy Banana ice blended and green apple smoothie.


~ Something we ordered not value for money. And it taste so so only. This is the Japanese prawn tempura with soy sauce. Nothing special about this dish. Taste like udang goreng tepung cucur pisang. That’s all… and it cost RM17 something.


Roti Bangali & Fish Curry
Don’t be surprised if I say that this is one of the best combinations you can ever taste and one of my favourites. You can have it for breakfast, lunch, dinner or simply if you’re hungry. Hehehe, our you can even have roti and kari ikan if your budget for the month lari abit. You just gotta love them right!