Woohooo, Megasale is back. 23rd July till 4th September. Go shop till you drop. heh..
My hardworking clerk transfers to other department. Sad though. I like her and I learned a lot about letters, filing and stuff from her. And she's the one who has 6 kids, and still manages to save RM50 each for each child every month. Kagum teman.
Since raya is in less than 2months, we decided to buy her a complete set of raya outfit. Kain, tudung and brooch.
And I'm the unlucky one who were chosen to buy the gift. So off I went to Jalan TAR along with Joe on Saturday. Goodness, that place were packed with people or specifically, ladies..
I hate buying things like kain baju kurung for anyone. Everyone has different taste in patterns, colours, type of fabric etc. Well, finally, I bought something I thought she will like, a matching tudung and a Kenji brooch.
I like Kenji. Affordable and worth buying. Almost 10 years ago, I bought 2 Kenji brooches. That time, it was RM50 for 2. (Serious murah..) the brooch remains shiny and pretty as it is even though it has been almost 10 years. The patterns are not the typical flower pattern with lots of stones. The one I bought is the shape of twisted leave. Anyway, the good part is, Kenji has a lifetime warranty. If the brooch loses the stones or the pin worn out for what ever reason, you can send it to any Kenji outlet without having to bring anything to prove your purchase. Kenji owns their unique patterns..
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We are fast shoppers, spent about 2 hours at Jalan TAR, Sogo and Semua House. I bought beads for my baju raya beading project which I have started last night. yay. Went to the house whole department at Sogo, eyeing and surveying plain Corelle dishware and Tefal (I'm crazy about plates and pots). Arrived at 10.45 and safely on the road heading back home at 12.50. Some women are fast shoppers.
Need to get out of there as fast as we can. I cant stand the crowds and the heat. I say it's crazy when the mothers can shop happily bringing their young infants in the prams.. Crazeeeee
Monday, 26 July 2010
For sickness and in health
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Monologue
I realize I'm not at my very best health for the past few months. I suffered the usual migraines almost a few times a week. A few times of throbbing headaches n throwing-up every week. Alhamdulillah I have the best husband in the world that will cook and hug me to sleep when I'm not well. haha, I wish I'm having this because I'm pregnant, sadly I'm not.
Since I'm having this so damn frequent, I just couldn't bear having thousands mg of painkillers into my system. Sleeping used to help. Just lately, it's still there when I woke up. Doa itu senjata mukmin.. Ma gave me this verse from Al-Waqiah, ayat 19:
Baca sambil gosok kepala, Ma cakap.
Usually, Wan will soak a small towel in cold water n lay it on my forehead or at the back of the neck. Alhamdulillah, it helped with God's willing.
God gives us pain to wash away our sins and to make us realize we are easily weaken by just a tiny prick from Him. And I'm thankful enough to have a great husband that I can rely on when I'm sick. Alhamdulillah...
Since I'm having this so damn frequent, I just couldn't bear having thousands mg of painkillers into my system. Sleeping used to help. Just lately, it's still there when I woke up. Doa itu senjata mukmin.. Ma gave me this verse from Al-Waqiah, ayat 19:
Baca sambil gosok kepala, Ma cakap.Usually, Wan will soak a small towel in cold water n lay it on my forehead or at the back of the neck. Alhamdulillah, it helped with God's willing.
God gives us pain to wash away our sins and to make us realize we are easily weaken by just a tiny prick from Him. And I'm thankful enough to have a great husband that I can rely on when I'm sick. Alhamdulillah...
Rookies
Groupies
The big screen with people in it

Is a 11-episode Japs Drama. Finished watching it with Joe in just 1 day. (Had enough of English Drama at the mean time :)
Another interesting Japs Drama that never failed to make me cry n laugh at the same time. It aint a love drama. It is about a teacher who's determine to get this group of students to realize their dreams once again which is to play baseball and make it to Koshien after they have been banned from playing for 6 months over a tragic incident.
I have watched more than 70 KDramas, countless CDramas, filling my free time with Malay, Indo, Filipino, Tamil, Hindi, English Dramas. Well I guess, I spent 1/4 of my life watching TV. Oh yes I did, a hobby which I'm not proud off but still I fail to ditch up till now. Nonetheless, JapsDramas are the best.
It's short, (usually 11 episodes), not draggy, nice scenery and even how illogical the drama is like Zettai Kareshi, moral values are told indirectly in certain ways which goes deep into your heart.
The actors arent that manly. hahaha.. Seriously, most of them are skinny with weird hairdo and trimmed eyebrows. (Well actually I love skinny guy but minus the hair and trimmed eyebrows :) So, I dont watch movies/dramas because of the actors. Google for Densha Otoko and you know what I mean. It's among the highest rating dramas in Japan.. And I can conclude and Japs dont go for looks but the quality of the movie/drama.
I watched many Malay Dramas, many, from RTM, Media Prima's channel, Astro, you name it. But from my amateur's point of view, Malaysian's dramas/films have a long way to go to compete with other countries. Arwah Yasmin Ahmad's and Erma Fatima arent that bad though. Haslam's or the son's movies, pfffffffttttttt... Tengok mase tengah memasak kat dapur jerlah. Not worth my time at all. Sorry guys..
Friday, 23 July 2010
Excel yang excellent..
Groupies
From 8 to 5,
Monologue
Hari sedih sudah berlalu. Kebiasaannya memang berlaku sehari setiap bulan.. Tak boleh berlaku kerap, nanti duit kopak, badan jugak bertambah lemak sebab membeli delivery fastfood combo yang besar kemudian lepas makan, baring bermalas2an depan tv.
Gossip Girl Season 3 juga dah habis khatam. Next TV series ialah Grey's Season 6. Tak rasa bersalah sangat menonton TV kerana seperti satu pembelajaran, menonton dan membaca subtitle English. Tapiiii, perlulah seimbangkan dengan ibadat dan kerja rumah. Chey wah...... :D
Saya suka bila menjelang hari gaji. Bukan sebab nak dapat duit, tapi sebab nak buat budget review bulan sudah dan membuat perancangan gaji. Tapi sebenarnya, perancangan gaji setiap bulan untuk Tahun 2010 dah pun dibuat. heh.
Skema amat, tapi saya sangat, sangat suke melihat ke mana duit saya pergi.
Dulu hanya guna buku nota dan calculator adalah sahabat sejati. Sekarang, tak main ar calculator, semua dah formulated dalam excel beb.
Simpan kira2 saya simple je terbahagi 3 mengikut keutamaan.
1st mesti simpanan, simpanan diri, simpanan kereta (perlu sebab kereta ni macam manusia, bila2 masa dia boleh sakit dan jangan lupe servis berjadual lagi)
2nd ialah komitmen; segala macam hutang2, yuran kelab, duit parents, duit adik yg belum bekerja, insurans, bil telefon, bil internet etc
3rd ialah tanggungan untuk sebulan; anggaran2 untuk bil letrik dan air, barang dapur, lunch, toiletries, duit tengok wayang (limitkan berapa kali sebulan), petrol, Touch n Go.
Bila dah tolak semua ni, kalau ade baki, barulah boleh pergi berpoya-poya dengan duit baki i.e beli periuk La Gourmet atau koleksi sudu garfu stainless steel kualiti tinggi. Setiap perbelanjaan direkod dan jika perbelanjaan daripada duit tanggungan, duit tanggungan akan berkurangan. Dan bila dah masuk duit gaji baru dan didapati duit berpoya2 masih ade baki atau anggaran tanggungan ade extra, sebahagiannya dimasukkan ke dalam bank sebagai duit kecemasan dan sebahagiannya di bawa ke bulan depan.
Mudah je kan? Tapi perlu rajin update, kalau tak, kejap2, "Abg, 2hari lepas Ayg beli ape, simpan kira2 tak seimbang niiiiiiiiii"
Gossip Girl Season 3 juga dah habis khatam. Next TV series ialah Grey's Season 6. Tak rasa bersalah sangat menonton TV kerana seperti satu pembelajaran, menonton dan membaca subtitle English. Tapiiii, perlulah seimbangkan dengan ibadat dan kerja rumah. Chey wah...... :D
Saya suka bila menjelang hari gaji. Bukan sebab nak dapat duit, tapi sebab nak buat budget review bulan sudah dan membuat perancangan gaji. Tapi sebenarnya, perancangan gaji setiap bulan untuk Tahun 2010 dah pun dibuat. heh.
Skema amat, tapi saya sangat, sangat suke melihat ke mana duit saya pergi.
Dulu hanya guna buku nota dan calculator adalah sahabat sejati. Sekarang, tak main ar calculator, semua dah formulated dalam excel beb.
Simpan kira2 saya simple je terbahagi 3 mengikut keutamaan.
1st mesti simpanan, simpanan diri, simpanan kereta (perlu sebab kereta ni macam manusia, bila2 masa dia boleh sakit dan jangan lupe servis berjadual lagi)
2nd ialah komitmen; segala macam hutang2, yuran kelab, duit parents, duit adik yg belum bekerja, insurans, bil telefon, bil internet etc
3rd ialah tanggungan untuk sebulan; anggaran2 untuk bil letrik dan air, barang dapur, lunch, toiletries, duit tengok wayang (limitkan berapa kali sebulan), petrol, Touch n Go.
Bila dah tolak semua ni, kalau ade baki, barulah boleh pergi berpoya-poya dengan duit baki i.e beli periuk La Gourmet atau koleksi sudu garfu stainless steel kualiti tinggi. Setiap perbelanjaan direkod dan jika perbelanjaan daripada duit tanggungan, duit tanggungan akan berkurangan. Dan bila dah masuk duit gaji baru dan didapati duit berpoya2 masih ade baki atau anggaran tanggungan ade extra, sebahagiannya dimasukkan ke dalam bank sebagai duit kecemasan dan sebahagiannya di bawa ke bulan depan.
Mudah je kan? Tapi perlu rajin update, kalau tak, kejap2, "Abg, 2hari lepas Ayg beli ape, simpan kira2 tak seimbang niiiiiiiiii"
Thursday, 22 July 2010
Spot the different
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Monologue
Dont worry, be happy..
Mission unaccomplished again this month. Hell yeah you know what I meant.
Will be celebrating our 1 year anniversary in a few weeks. Plans have been made and I was hoping we can celebrate it with a special "gift" for both of us. But none.. It will be just the two of us.
For the last few weeks, I've heard so much of "patient yaya, your time isnt here yet" and truly it doesnt help when it comes from people who got pregnant almost immediately after getting married and blessed with cute babies..
It triggers me whether I may have said something about not wanting babies but I couldnt recall any. However the rage I felt when we bickered can really screwed up my mind sometimes and I may have wished for something I dont mean.
Yesterday was emotional. The moment I knew the circle starts as usual, I burst into tears like the past 6 months. Raya is nearing, and it's making it worst. Wan have been nothing but supportive. Words wont help, I just need hugs and he knows it already.. We ordered a big combo meal of pizza delivery for dinner and watched Gossip Girls Season 3. Yeah, I find comfort by watching tv. It eases my mind away and floods it with Blair and the gang's problem.
At 12.30am, Wan needed to use the laptop to finish up his works (see, govt officer brings work home tooooo) and I just need to do something because I wast sleepy. So I washed clothes (manually, we dont have a washing machine. we usually brought our dirty laundry every weekend and added a few ringgit to Ma's water and electricity bill) in the middle of the night just to keep my mind busy. Slept at 2.30 and woke-up at 7 this morning. Bersiap seperti lipas kudung..hahahaha
Anyway, I may have taken this waaaaaaaaay too hard on myself. Alright, maybe I am.. I have been thinking about seeking advices (or maybe treatment, just hope not) at LPPKN. My sister used to work there and she said young couples went there as early as a year of baby-less, like us. There's no point of procrastinating and keep myself wondering, isnt it?
And I have to accept the fact that this is the best for both of us for the time being and Allah may have His plans on us. Or maybe, He knows I'm not ready to be a mother just yet..
The hardest part to accept is, it has been a year already and it's time to meet the doctor and knowing the truth.. That aint easy and not all can understand....
p/s: Tolong jangan komen, relax ar Yaya, baru setahuuuuunnnnnnnn... Hahahahaha, taknak dengar tu dah ok :p
Will be celebrating our 1 year anniversary in a few weeks. Plans have been made and I was hoping we can celebrate it with a special "gift" for both of us. But none.. It will be just the two of us.
For the last few weeks, I've heard so much of "patient yaya, your time isnt here yet" and truly it doesnt help when it comes from people who got pregnant almost immediately after getting married and blessed with cute babies..
It triggers me whether I may have said something about not wanting babies but I couldnt recall any. However the rage I felt when we bickered can really screwed up my mind sometimes and I may have wished for something I dont mean.
Yesterday was emotional. The moment I knew the circle starts as usual, I burst into tears like the past 6 months. Raya is nearing, and it's making it worst. Wan have been nothing but supportive. Words wont help, I just need hugs and he knows it already.. We ordered a big combo meal of pizza delivery for dinner and watched Gossip Girls Season 3. Yeah, I find comfort by watching tv. It eases my mind away and floods it with Blair and the gang's problem.
At 12.30am, Wan needed to use the laptop to finish up his works (see, govt officer brings work home tooooo) and I just need to do something because I wast sleepy. So I washed clothes (manually, we dont have a washing machine. we usually brought our dirty laundry every weekend and added a few ringgit to Ma's water and electricity bill) in the middle of the night just to keep my mind busy. Slept at 2.30 and woke-up at 7 this morning. Bersiap seperti lipas kudung..hahahaha
Anyway, I may have taken this waaaaaaaaay too hard on myself. Alright, maybe I am.. I have been thinking about seeking advices (or maybe treatment, just hope not) at LPPKN. My sister used to work there and she said young couples went there as early as a year of baby-less, like us. There's no point of procrastinating and keep myself wondering, isnt it?
And I have to accept the fact that this is the best for both of us for the time being and Allah may have His plans on us. Or maybe, He knows I'm not ready to be a mother just yet..
The hardest part to accept is, it has been a year already and it's time to meet the doctor and knowing the truth.. That aint easy and not all can understand....
p/s: Tolong jangan komen, relax ar Yaya, baru setahuuuuunnnnnnnn... Hahahahaha, taknak dengar tu dah ok :p
Friday, 16 July 2010
17RK1
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Mengomel je kerjanya,
Observed and analysed
Oh iyer, itu la nama kuarters saya. Di suatu pagi yang hening, keluar dari lift menuju ke kereta, tiba2 dikejutkan dengan baru yang tidak menyenangkan. Owh, rupanya orang tak guna akal fikiran telah sekali lagi membuang 1 plastik besar sampah di tepi blok. Tiang blok E. Mestilar warga blok E kot, sebab blok D dan F jauh nun di sebelah kiri dan kanan. Sampah tersebut telah terburai2 dek kerjaan anjing2 yang berpesta di kawasan blok pada malam hari.

Pampers yang telah digunakan pun ade orang buang kat rumput, diorang ni campak dari tingkap ke ape???

Nak buang ke tong sampah tu memang patah tangan, patah kaki or mungkin boleh jadi lumpuh agaknya, jadi, letak jerla kat sini. Esok pagi, cleaner kutip. Senangnya hidup ku kata si pembuang sampah.

Nak kate terencat otak, dapat kerja kerajaan n kuarters ni paling rendah pun gred CC. So nak bagi gelaran ape kat mereka nii??

Pampers yang telah digunakan pun ade orang buang kat rumput, diorang ni campak dari tingkap ke ape???

Nak buang ke tong sampah tu memang patah tangan, patah kaki or mungkin boleh jadi lumpuh agaknya, jadi, letak jerla kat sini. Esok pagi, cleaner kutip. Senangnya hidup ku kata si pembuang sampah.

Nak kate terencat otak, dapat kerja kerajaan n kuarters ni paling rendah pun gred CC. So nak bagi gelaran ape kat mereka nii??
Thursday, 1 July 2010
Scholarship
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Mengomel je kerjanya
Surfing the net looking for scholarship for Bro Wan. Alhamdulillah, he manages to get into UM and will be doing Statistic for 3 1/2 year. It's his second choice. So he's happy and thrill going back to UM.
JPA scholarship is out of the picture because minimum requirement is at least 3.4 and Bro Wan's is slightly below that. And seriously JPA, you should update your website. It still states "admission 2009/2010" while now is 2010/2011. Or is it because the application tak bukak lagi??
I clicked at malaysia-scholarship.net. Most of the scholarship offered are posted there but majority stated the deadline before 18th June which was the date UPU announced the successful names that gained admission to local universities. However all of the scholarship offered for degree holder require the applicants to have gained admission to the selected local Uni.
Ape ni tak selari lar.
Bro Wan, you still have another chance to apply for JPA's scholarship. Get at least 3.5 for your 1st semester. Itupun kalau syarat kat JPA tak berubah sebab website tu ketinggalan zaman.
Kalau tak dapat scholarship, terpaksalar Ma&Pa tanggung kerana Ma&Pa taknak bebankan anak2 die dengan hutang PTPTN bila habis belajar nanti. Jadi sebab Ma&Pa tanggung, jangan ngengade nak ada awek. Duit belanja awek makan pun, diberi oleh Ma&Pa, malu ar sikit weh. Dah kerja nanti, bercinta la. Lagi seronok sebab ade duit sendiri. Takdela bila nak keluar dating, "Ma, nak duit saku. Nak keluar dating dengan gefren"
Pffft, loser beb........
p/s: Akak mu ini tak de boifren pun mase 3 tahun kat Uni, alhamdulillah, kahwin juge :D
JPA scholarship is out of the picture because minimum requirement is at least 3.4 and Bro Wan's is slightly below that. And seriously JPA, you should update your website. It still states "admission 2009/2010" while now is 2010/2011. Or is it because the application tak bukak lagi??
I clicked at malaysia-scholarship.net. Most of the scholarship offered are posted there but majority stated the deadline before 18th June which was the date UPU announced the successful names that gained admission to local universities. However all of the scholarship offered for degree holder require the applicants to have gained admission to the selected local Uni.
Ape ni tak selari lar.
Bro Wan, you still have another chance to apply for JPA's scholarship. Get at least 3.5 for your 1st semester. Itupun kalau syarat kat JPA tak berubah sebab website tu ketinggalan zaman.
Kalau tak dapat scholarship, terpaksalar Ma&Pa tanggung kerana Ma&Pa taknak bebankan anak2 die dengan hutang PTPTN bila habis belajar nanti. Jadi sebab Ma&Pa tanggung, jangan ngengade nak ada awek. Duit belanja awek makan pun, diberi oleh Ma&Pa, malu ar sikit weh. Dah kerja nanti, bercinta la. Lagi seronok sebab ade duit sendiri. Takdela bila nak keluar dating, "Ma, nak duit saku. Nak keluar dating dengan gefren"
Pffft, loser beb........
p/s: Akak mu ini tak de boifren pun mase 3 tahun kat Uni, alhamdulillah, kahwin juge :D
Curiosity killed the cats
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Mengomel je kerjanya
Dulu masa kami masih kekanak comel, Papa telah mengharamkan chewing gum dalam rumahnya. Ini kerana Papa risau kami tak pandai makan, lalu tertelan dan merosakkan sistem pencernaan badan kami. Pa budak Kejut, die tak tahu asid dalam perut n alkali dalam usus kuat boleh mencairkan ape sahaja.
Pengharaman dikuatkan lagi, bila salah sorang anak comel dia terletak chewing gum kat rambut.. zzzzzzz
Tak tau ar camne boleh 'Ter'. Akibatnya, rambut budak comel itu perlu dipotong kerana setelah dibersihkan dengan minyak tanah, masih ade lagi.
Ini adalah contoh perasaan ingin tahu yang tidak sehat :D
But it's something u wont forget and blog about it 22 years later..heeeeee
Esters, Ketones, and different Sulphur compounds
Groupies
Him,
Hungry tummy
A mix volatile compounds contribute to durian's aroma. Amazingly, spending 10 minutes in a car smelled of durian, washes away the GA Code I sprayed this morning and hey, I'm wearing durian perfume today.
Yesterday didnt start so well. I was feeling mushy for no reason. However it ended beautifully.
Joe had a meeting in Akademi J*PJ in Melaka yesterday. Guess what, the Academy has durian orchard. weee.. So Joe brought a full load of durian in his car boot. We took home 3 big ones and the remainings were left in his car for his staff.
(Imagine a car full of durian overnight)
When we got in the car this morning, wallaaaa, the smell is soooooooo strong.
Petua untuk hilangkan bau durian dalam kereta sama ada letak roti or arang, kalau satu badan bau durian??
Cepatlah pukul 5, saya mahu makan durian dalam peti ais kat rumah tuuuuuu...
Yesterday didnt start so well. I was feeling mushy for no reason. However it ended beautifully.
Joe had a meeting in Akademi J*PJ in Melaka yesterday. Guess what, the Academy has durian orchard. weee.. So Joe brought a full load of durian in his car boot. We took home 3 big ones and the remainings were left in his car for his staff.
(Imagine a car full of durian overnight)
When we got in the car this morning, wallaaaa, the smell is soooooooo strong.
Petua untuk hilangkan bau durian dalam kereta sama ada letak roti or arang, kalau satu badan bau durian??
Cepatlah pukul 5, saya mahu makan durian dalam peti ais kat rumah tuuuuuu...
Thank U sayang :D
Monday, 28 June 2010
13 hours
Groupies
Love them but can't marry them
Went to Mai's wedding reception in Kluang with Joe, Akmal n Ryo yesterday and spent 13 hours in baju kebaya.
The journey started at 10.30 after having breakfast at my house. Yeah, I cooked :)
Ryo's mp3 songs, hmmmm, not that suitable for road trip. Lagu english dia sumer ballads. Masuk2 keta, lagu Mandy Moore beb. And I got bullied by the guys, my favourite songs sumer kena cantas.
3 1/2 hours later, arrived at Mai's house. Ate nasi, ate 3 type of kerepek and makcik tu tukar jug air 4 ke 5 kali (teh bunga yang sedap) while waiting to snap a picture with the bride.


Next, went to Kluang Railway Station for coffee and Joe pun dah tak ingat hotel cap ayam yang die stay kat Kluang before register nak pergi PAC kat IKWAS 10 tahun dulu, eh silap, 8 tahun dulu.

Then, Ryo shopped for kerepek yang banyak, when I say banyak, I meant banyak yang penuh boot kereta. Gambar dalam kamera Akmal.
Need to rush back for Ryo to enjoy the 10pm game but decided to have dinner 1st. Kelab Tasik closes at 10pm on Sundays ye kawan2. So headed to Presint 9, ramai. Last resort, Restoran Nasi Ayam Kampung at Presint Diplomatik. Tak ramai sebab tv die kecik tapi makanan die sedap.
I was still wearing baju kebaya at 10.30pm. Ryo was already restless sebab tak dapat tengok match sambil makan kerepek yang dibelinya tadi.
Sempat tengok 3 gol pertama and headed home at 11pm.
After 13 hours, my eyeliner was still intact, no panda eyes. Etude House Liquid Eyeliner is highly recommeded. And yeah, misi bulan lepas tidak berjaya lagi T____T
Anyone interested to attend Syuriza's wedding at Seberang Takir on 17th July? (staying overnight on Saturday). 4 orang dah ade. And Ryo, burn lagu yang rancak2 sikit :B
The journey started at 10.30 after having breakfast at my house. Yeah, I cooked :)
Ryo's mp3 songs, hmmmm, not that suitable for road trip. Lagu english dia sumer ballads. Masuk2 keta, lagu Mandy Moore beb. And I got bullied by the guys, my favourite songs sumer kena cantas.
3 1/2 hours later, arrived at Mai's house. Ate nasi, ate 3 type of kerepek and makcik tu tukar jug air 4 ke 5 kali (teh bunga yang sedap) while waiting to snap a picture with the bride.
Next, went to Kluang Railway Station for coffee and Joe pun dah tak ingat hotel cap ayam yang die stay kat Kluang before register nak pergi PAC kat IKWAS 10 tahun dulu, eh silap, 8 tahun dulu.
No idea kenapa muka Ryo begitu..hahahaha
Then, Ryo shopped for kerepek yang banyak, when I say banyak, I meant banyak yang penuh boot kereta. Gambar dalam kamera Akmal.
Need to rush back for Ryo to enjoy the 10pm game but decided to have dinner 1st. Kelab Tasik closes at 10pm on Sundays ye kawan2. So headed to Presint 9, ramai. Last resort, Restoran Nasi Ayam Kampung at Presint Diplomatik. Tak ramai sebab tv die kecik tapi makanan die sedap.
I was still wearing baju kebaya at 10.30pm. Ryo was already restless sebab tak dapat tengok match sambil makan kerepek yang dibelinya tadi.
Sempat tengok 3 gol pertama and headed home at 11pm.
After 13 hours, my eyeliner was still intact, no panda eyes. Etude House Liquid Eyeliner is highly recommeded. And yeah, misi bulan lepas tidak berjaya lagi T____T
Anyone interested to attend Syuriza's wedding at Seberang Takir on 17th July? (staying overnight on Saturday). 4 orang dah ade. And Ryo, burn lagu yang rancak2 sikit :B
Saturday, 26 June 2010
he's back...
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I know all their secrets
Lil Bro Wan is back. He went back alone, Pa wants to stay longer accompany Ma. Bro Wan needs to get ready for his registration Next Sunday anyway. And yeay, he made it to UM, it's his second choice. Kakak borek, adik rintik, he chose uni kat KL and selangor je. The same thing his sister did 7 years ago.
Look what Bro Wan bought for his sister..

Sweet isnt he? I love Twix. Tapi Twix kat Malaysia mahal. Makan Tofilux keluaran negara Arab tu jer lah sebagai ganti. Baju tu macam ketat sikit kat hips, so Bro Wan said, "Ape lagi, kuruskan la badan"
chait :D
He even bought souvenirs for his friends but let me guess, mesti kawan perempuan :B
Look what Bro Wan bought for his sister..

Sweet isnt he? I love Twix. Tapi Twix kat Malaysia mahal. Makan Tofilux keluaran negara Arab tu jer lah sebagai ganti. Baju tu macam ketat sikit kat hips, so Bro Wan said, "Ape lagi, kuruskan la badan"
chait :D
He even bought souvenirs for his friends but let me guess, mesti kawan perempuan :B
Friday, 25 June 2010
Makcik talk
Groupies
Monologue
Last month, I bought a 28" Tefal frying/sauce pan for the price of zzzzzzz which made Wan went, "Periuk ape harga macam ni???!!!" Ehehehe
"Ni Tefal lar, siap dengan glass lid pastu dia ade penanda aras bila periuk ni dah panas pastu bla,bla,bla"
Trying so hard to convince him that the pan is worth the price.
Getting a moderate paycheck amount every month (alhamdulillah), I dont get the chance to buy EVERYTHING I want whenever I want. Minus the savings, debts, parents' and lil bro pocketmoney, etc, etc, I only have a tiny sum which I cant spend for myself. And if I long for something, I may have to save that tiny sum every month until it mounts up to the amount I want.
Patience is virtue.
When I need to put up more effort to buy things, I tend to appreciate them more. Siap pesan berkali-kali kat Wan, periuk ni jangan guna scouring pad besi tu, jangan rendam dalam air semalaman, bla, bla sampai rasa nak letak manual penggunaan. However when I got things easily macam bola datang bergolek tiba, I gave less attention to take care of it.
Same thing happens to the kids this generation. They ALWAYS get what they want regardless the parents arent that well off and in the end, they are such a spoilt brat, hilang henfon 2-3 kali pun takpe, konfem dapat yang baru. (Well, easy for me to say when I am not in that situation yet. ok,ok..)
Being cheapskate is so worth it when you glance at your bank book and hmmmm...makes you want to save more next month :D
"Ni Tefal lar, siap dengan glass lid pastu dia ade penanda aras bila periuk ni dah panas pastu bla,bla,bla"
Trying so hard to convince him that the pan is worth the price.
Getting a moderate paycheck amount every month (alhamdulillah), I dont get the chance to buy EVERYTHING I want whenever I want. Minus the savings, debts, parents' and lil bro pocketmoney, etc, etc, I only have a tiny sum which I cant spend for myself. And if I long for something, I may have to save that tiny sum every month until it mounts up to the amount I want.
Patience is virtue.
When I need to put up more effort to buy things, I tend to appreciate them more. Siap pesan berkali-kali kat Wan, periuk ni jangan guna scouring pad besi tu, jangan rendam dalam air semalaman, bla, bla sampai rasa nak letak manual penggunaan. However when I got things easily macam bola datang bergolek tiba, I gave less attention to take care of it.
Same thing happens to the kids this generation. They ALWAYS get what they want regardless the parents arent that well off and in the end, they are such a spoilt brat, hilang henfon 2-3 kali pun takpe, konfem dapat yang baru. (Well, easy for me to say when I am not in that situation yet. ok,ok..)
Being cheapskate is so worth it when you glance at your bank book and hmmmm...makes you want to save more next month :D
Thursday, 24 June 2010
Rumours
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From 8 to 5,
Monologue
So I've just heard, (a few months back actually) that there were rumours about me when I first joined this department.
Office rumours.
I looked young because I was quite young when I joined this service. Dont know who spread the news but during that time, 3 years ago, someone said I entered this post because my daddy is one of the top people.
Seriously??!!
Daddy dearest wasnt in the same scheme as I am and he's the most honest person I know. Nak guna2 kabel ni jangan harapla. When S*PA refused to give me the offer letter because I've already received one (for a different post), I fought for my right against S*PA by myself, contacted the right person that advised me what I shoud do back then. Rizal said, there's a file about my case there :D
S*PA's policy, one can only get 1 offer letter. Received my 1st during PAC. If their system (or the people in there) are so good, why didnt they strike out my name when I received the 1st offer letter FROM THEM? Let me pass PAC and the interview but refused to hand me the offer letter. Tak fair kan?
Back to the main story.
When you see young people joining in, at least give them the chance to prove themselves first.
After 6 months, kalau masih terkapai-kapai tapi berlagahak, that's a different story. Try check transcript dia tu :D
p/s: Rasanya memang takdir berkhidmat dalam skim ni walaupun saya pergi interview aritu pakai pants u'ols :B alhamdulillah
Office rumours.
I looked young because I was quite young when I joined this service. Dont know who spread the news but during that time, 3 years ago, someone said I entered this post because my daddy is one of the top people.
Seriously??!!
Daddy dearest wasnt in the same scheme as I am and he's the most honest person I know. Nak guna2 kabel ni jangan harapla. When S*PA refused to give me the offer letter because I've already received one (for a different post), I fought for my right against S*PA by myself, contacted the right person that advised me what I shoud do back then. Rizal said, there's a file about my case there :D
S*PA's policy, one can only get 1 offer letter. Received my 1st during PAC. If their system (or the people in there) are so good, why didnt they strike out my name when I received the 1st offer letter FROM THEM? Let me pass PAC and the interview but refused to hand me the offer letter. Tak fair kan?
Back to the main story.
When you see young people joining in, at least give them the chance to prove themselves first.
After 6 months, kalau masih terkapai-kapai tapi berlagahak, that's a different story. Try check transcript dia tu :D
p/s: Rasanya memang takdir berkhidmat dalam skim ni walaupun saya pergi interview aritu pakai pants u'ols :B alhamdulillah
Wednesday, 23 June 2010
I'm back
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Cut those calories,
Monologue
Tarik balik farewell eventhough no one misses me.. :D
******
I'm not proud of what I did just now.
The nasi lemak with ayam goreng berempah was so irresistable. I took a small plate of it, ate with no regret.
When the tummy said, "cukup2 ar tu" after a cup of coffee, regrets creeping inside..
Why did I eat that nasi lemak when lunch was in 1 hour... I'm having lunch at home with Joe and he will make sure I have my lunch...
Nyesal-nyesal...
The psychological effect was just too great to resist, the tummy didnt feel that nice, I was feeling dizzy. So I went to the toilet, stucked my middle finger inside the throat and blugrh...
This is the 2nd time this week..
Not good, not good..
I know it's not healthy and people with this syndrome may get cavities easier compare to normal people. I hate that fact because I love my teeth. I take really good care of them.
But I cant deny that part of me do feel good when I forced these fatty food out of my system.
Imagine when you cant control your hunger, you binged. Remorsed. Threw up and tadaaa, you didnt feel hungry anymore.. Satisfaction guaranteed..
Seriously, I felt full eventhough there's nothing inside my tummy.
And I know, it's a waste of food. Better off give that protion I ate to someone who really needs it.
*sigh*
Esok puase...ganti :D (Lagi sebulan setengah nak Ramadhan beb)
******
I'm not proud of what I did just now.
The nasi lemak with ayam goreng berempah was so irresistable. I took a small plate of it, ate with no regret.
When the tummy said, "cukup2 ar tu" after a cup of coffee, regrets creeping inside..
Why did I eat that nasi lemak when lunch was in 1 hour... I'm having lunch at home with Joe and he will make sure I have my lunch...
Nyesal-nyesal...
The psychological effect was just too great to resist, the tummy didnt feel that nice, I was feeling dizzy. So I went to the toilet, stucked my middle finger inside the throat and blugrh...
This is the 2nd time this week..
Not good, not good..
I know it's not healthy and people with this syndrome may get cavities easier compare to normal people. I hate that fact because I love my teeth. I take really good care of them.
But I cant deny that part of me do feel good when I forced these fatty food out of my system.
Imagine when you cant control your hunger, you binged. Remorsed. Threw up and tadaaa, you didnt feel hungry anymore.. Satisfaction guaranteed..
Seriously, I felt full eventhough there's nothing inside my tummy.
And I know, it's a waste of food. Better off give that protion I ate to someone who really needs it.
*sigh*
Esok puase...ganti :D (Lagi sebulan setengah nak Ramadhan beb)
Wednesday, 9 June 2010
Monday, 31 May 2010
MAC.. Revlon..SimplySiti
1 similarity = Make-up
A friend is kinda disturbed with her bf's statement saying she should wear more make-up.
I never thought about it until she brought it up.
Well, for her, the bf's statement indicates make-up can make her look pretty or another way of saying "You're not pretty, please put on some make-up".
So far, what Joe had mentioned to me is to wear less or nothing at all. Alhamdulillah :D
I just dont know how to response back to her.. ouch!
A friend is kinda disturbed with her bf's statement saying she should wear more make-up.
I never thought about it until she brought it up.
Well, for her, the bf's statement indicates make-up can make her look pretty or another way of saying "You're not pretty, please put on some make-up".
So far, what Joe had mentioned to me is to wear less or nothing at all. Alhamdulillah :D
I just dont know how to response back to her.. ouch!
Wednesday, 26 May 2010
Annoyed
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From 8 to 5,
Mengomel je kerjanya
Every 1 hour, this thing appears
Eventhough I'm not browsing anything on IE and MS Word is the only window on the PC screen.
The result:

Imagine having to restart the PC every 1 hour? And if I didnt, the pc hangs
And no, I dont have the authority to change anything on my PC.

Need to call the IT guy again. Call tomorrow, they'll response 2-3days after.
So, have to restart my PC every hour. Best betul.
Pengajaran di akhir entry.. TIADA..hehehe
The result:
Imagine having to restart the PC every 1 hour? And if I didnt, the pc hangs
And no, I dont have the authority to change anything on my PC.
Need to call the IT guy again. Call tomorrow, they'll response 2-3days after.
So, have to restart my PC every hour. Best betul.
Pengajaran di akhir entry.. TIADA..hehehe
Monday, 24 May 2010
Friday, 21 May 2010
Tagged by Akmal
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papaYA
Telah ditagged oleh Akmal.
The RULES :
i)select the 8th photo on your facebook profile
ii)post it along with the story about the photo
The RULES :
i)select the 8th photo on your facebook profile
ii)post it along with the story about the photo

Gambar ini diambil semasa sambutan Maulidur Rasul tahun 2008 di Dataran Merdeka. Menemani Abg Pjg (ketika itu tunang saya), memantau pergerakan bas. Tibe2 terserempak dengan En.Akmal kita yang berbaju Melayu biru. Dan beliau lah yang snap gambar ini.
Majlis bertambah gawat bila hujan lebat melanda, berlarian2 secara macho 3 orang ini mencari tempat berteduh dan kemudian bermula aktiviti perkongsian maklumat.
Lepas majlis selesai, aktiviti 3 orang ini diakhiri dengan makan sate Samuri di Taman Melati for lunch. Sekian.
Saya nak tag beberapa orang:
1. Sis Yana
2. Fird
3. Ryo
4. Nawal
5. Min
6. Wanie
7. Sab
Have fun mengimbau kenangan lama :)
Thursday, 20 May 2010
Jangan cakap taknak atau tak akan.
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From 8 to 5,
Him,
Monologue
Allah itu suka menguji umatNya.
Itu Ma selalu cakap sejak dari kecil lagi.
Dulu masa sekolah, saya cakap sampai bila2 pun TAKNAK pakai handbag.
Cuba tengok berapa banyak handbag pelbagai saiz dalam almari tu.
Dulu mase zaman Uni, saya cakap sampai bila2 TAK AKAN pakai kasut tinggi
Cuba tengok ada berapa kasut tinggi 3 inci kat dalam bilik tu.
Dulu bila ada perkara best2 nak berlaku, mesti kata TAKNAK demam or sakit.
Confirmed, hari kejadian mesti demam, sakit or kena beguk.
Dulu saya cakap saya TAK AKAN suka pada lelaki tinggi.
Cuba tengok betapa tingginya suami saya.
Dulu saya cakap, TAKNAK buat kerja2 menulis.
Cuba tengok berapa minit mesyuarat kena buat.
Sekarang saya cakap, kalau saya diberi rezeki dan punya anak, saya TAK AKAN letak gambar anak saya sebagai PROFILE PICTURE kat FB.
Kita tunggu dah lihat :B
Itu Ma selalu cakap sejak dari kecil lagi.
Dulu masa sekolah, saya cakap sampai bila2 pun TAKNAK pakai handbag.
Cuba tengok berapa banyak handbag pelbagai saiz dalam almari tu.
Cuba tengok ada berapa kasut tinggi 3 inci kat dalam bilik tu.
Dulu bila ada perkara best2 nak berlaku, mesti kata TAKNAK demam or sakit.
Confirmed, hari kejadian mesti demam, sakit or kena beguk.
Dulu saya cakap saya TAK AKAN suka pada lelaki tinggi.
Cuba tengok betapa tingginya suami saya.
Dulu saya cakap, TAKNAK buat kerja2 menulis.
Cuba tengok berapa minit mesyuarat kena buat.
Sekarang saya cakap, kalau saya diberi rezeki dan punya anak, saya TAK AKAN letak gambar anak saya sebagai PROFILE PICTURE kat FB.
Kita tunggu dah lihat :B
Wednesday, 19 May 2010
Tuesday, 18 May 2010
Saya suka..
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Him
...melihat suami kurus saya menggunakan lesung menumbuk lumat ikan bilis dengan cili api untuk dibuat sawi goreng. Suami saya kurus, tapi die kuat tau. Tak perlu guna dry chopper. Dan dia sangat rajin buat kerja rumah.
Puji suami dapat pahala.. ngeee
Maafin, Yaya tengah boring ;)
Puji suami dapat pahala.. ngeee
Maafin, Yaya tengah boring ;)
Tuesday, 11 May 2010
Penyebab
Groupies
Mengomel je kerjanya,
Observed and analysed
Memang sangat genius ar arkitek Putrajaya ni bina lampu isyarat dan tempat tunggu bas beberapa meter sebelum pintu masuk Kompleks E.
Sekarang, bas terpaksa berhenti selepas pintu masuk Kompleks E pada waktu pagi, penumpang bas pulak akan melintas kat kenderaan yang banyak bertali arus nak masuk Kompleks E.
Sekali melintas, seorang.... 2 orang... 3 orang..... berjalan ala2 model dan courtesy untuk angkat tangan berterima kasih kepada kenderaan yang berhenti tu jangan harap la kan.
Pak guard kat tepi, setakat berdiri, sesekali angkat tangan suruh kenderaan jalan tu apa fungsinya? Kenderaan tau dah, memang kene jalan.
Tak boleh ke Pak Guard tu tahan kejap orang yg berjalan nak melintas tu bagi ramai sikit dalam 10-20 orang, baru bagi mereka lintas sekali harung. Takdelar kenderaan kejap2 kene berhenti, kejap2 kene berhenti bagi jalan kat sorang.. dua orang...
Kalau Pak Guard malas sangat, tolong bina jejambat untuk orang melintas..
Sekarang, bas terpaksa berhenti selepas pintu masuk Kompleks E pada waktu pagi, penumpang bas pulak akan melintas kat kenderaan yang banyak bertali arus nak masuk Kompleks E.
Sekali melintas, seorang.... 2 orang... 3 orang..... berjalan ala2 model dan courtesy untuk angkat tangan berterima kasih kepada kenderaan yang berhenti tu jangan harap la kan.
Pak guard kat tepi, setakat berdiri, sesekali angkat tangan suruh kenderaan jalan tu apa fungsinya? Kenderaan tau dah, memang kene jalan.
Tak boleh ke Pak Guard tu tahan kejap orang yg berjalan nak melintas tu bagi ramai sikit dalam 10-20 orang, baru bagi mereka lintas sekali harung. Takdelar kenderaan kejap2 kene berhenti, kejap2 kene berhenti bagi jalan kat sorang.. dua orang...
Kalau Pak Guard malas sangat, tolong bina jejambat untuk orang melintas..
Monday, 10 May 2010
Almost complete..
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Home Sweet Home
Phew, what a weekend..
I managed to sew a new set of drape for our living hall in a day. A day man!
This is my first time experience, so it's just a plain straight line drape, no frills, nothing.
We bought the cheapest fabric, in case the first-timer tailor got mess up with it, the loss won't cost that much. heh. The 11.5m fabric, the curtain hooks and curtain tape only cost less than RM50.
I thought it's just a piece of cake. But it's not. I remember Ma saying, cheap fabric is hard to handle. Sure it is. Benang kain asyik tertarik bila jahit, lepas tu jahitan berkedut2. Not satisfied with the finishing, I unpicked the whole thing n re-did the sewing.
Then the pattern thing. I almost sewed the pattern upside down for the other piece. Giler, other wise, need to undo the whole thing, again.....
The next mistake, I sewed the curtain tape upside down, undid the whole thing again.
Started sewing at 11 in the morning on Saturday, finished at 12 midnight the same day. And last night, we hung the drapes and the result is beautiful. Hahaha, perasan siut. Lepas ni boleh amik upah jahit curtain untuk rumah bujang. heee
Adding up to my wish list, a sewing machine.. heeee
Called Best Denki and our tv has arrived. Picked it up last night. Operating the TV was confusing. Petang ni cube lagi. Joe is so excited to watch Thomas Cup with the new TV.
Next in line is a simple rug and 2 big cushions to put in front of the new TV. Thought of sewing the cushion myself since I'm so gifted with sewing (puke), but Ma's 20-year-old sewing machine got broken yesterday and I cant figure up how to use the new one. Will try one more time with it next week, or we'll just buy the cushions at the mall.
The house is getting more comfortable. Lepas ni boleh buat housewarming, upah KAK Ina masak. hehehehe
I managed to sew a new set of drape for our living hall in a day. A day man!
This is my first time experience, so it's just a plain straight line drape, no frills, nothing.
We bought the cheapest fabric, in case the first-timer tailor got mess up with it, the loss won't cost that much. heh. The 11.5m fabric, the curtain hooks and curtain tape only cost less than RM50.
I thought it's just a piece of cake. But it's not. I remember Ma saying, cheap fabric is hard to handle. Sure it is. Benang kain asyik tertarik bila jahit, lepas tu jahitan berkedut2. Not satisfied with the finishing, I unpicked the whole thing n re-did the sewing.
Then the pattern thing. I almost sewed the pattern upside down for the other piece. Giler, other wise, need to undo the whole thing, again.....
The next mistake, I sewed the curtain tape upside down, undid the whole thing again.
Started sewing at 11 in the morning on Saturday, finished at 12 midnight the same day. And last night, we hung the drapes and the result is beautiful. Hahaha, perasan siut. Lepas ni boleh amik upah jahit curtain untuk rumah bujang. heee
Adding up to my wish list, a sewing machine.. heeee
Called Best Denki and our tv has arrived. Picked it up last night. Operating the TV was confusing. Petang ni cube lagi. Joe is so excited to watch Thomas Cup with the new TV.
Next in line is a simple rug and 2 big cushions to put in front of the new TV. Thought of sewing the cushion myself since I'm so gifted with sewing (puke), but Ma's 20-year-old sewing machine got broken yesterday and I cant figure up how to use the new one. Will try one more time with it next week, or we'll just buy the cushions at the mall.
The house is getting more comfortable. Lepas ni boleh buat housewarming, upah KAK Ina masak. hehehehe
Friday, 7 May 2010
Sedih ke suka?
Groupies
Monologue,
Observed and analysed
Sedih ke suka bila suami kate. "Abg belanje sayang pergi slimming centre"
Bagi yang rasa sedih:
Sedih ar, sebab dengan kata lain, suami kate, "Awak dah gemok, pergi slimming centre sekarang kembalikan size badan semasa zaman bercinta!"
Bagi yang rasa suka:
Suka ar, sebab tak perlu nak work-out giler2. Pergi slimming centre, buat laser treatment, slimwrap berpuluh jam, bla, bla, bla, lepas 2 bulan, helo 32-24-34.
Semestinya saya yang kedua itu.. Saya terima dengan seadanya berat telah naik dengan garisan graf 80 darjah. Suami dah bagi mase untuk beraerobik, tapi saya malas. Jadi keadaan saya ini adalah atas kemalasan saya untuk jaga makan dan bersenam.
Abg, allocate RM untuk saya tau untuk kembali ke 32-25-36. Abg cakap ayat kat atas, confirmed saya tidak berkecil hati.. hehehehe
Bagi yang rasa sedih:
Sedih ar, sebab dengan kata lain, suami kate, "Awak dah gemok, pergi slimming centre sekarang kembalikan size badan semasa zaman bercinta!"
Bagi yang rasa suka:
Suka ar, sebab tak perlu nak work-out giler2. Pergi slimming centre, buat laser treatment, slimwrap berpuluh jam, bla, bla, bla, lepas 2 bulan, helo 32-24-34.
Semestinya saya yang kedua itu.. Saya terima dengan seadanya berat telah naik dengan garisan graf 80 darjah. Suami dah bagi mase untuk beraerobik, tapi saya malas. Jadi keadaan saya ini adalah atas kemalasan saya untuk jaga makan dan bersenam.
Abg, allocate RM untuk saya tau untuk kembali ke 32-25-36. Abg cakap ayat kat atas, confirmed saya tidak berkecil hati.. hehehehe
Thursday, 6 May 2010
Food
Groupies
Cut those calories,
Monologue,
Observed and analysed
I'm not a big fan of food. For me, food is something I eat to give me energy and nutrition. And that's just all.
I dislike eating at places I'm not familiar with unless I'm going with someone who would take the trouble to order it for me. Pemalas tau.
Luckily, I'm married to someone who is exactly like me except that he is a sweet-tooth to the extreme. (cuba letak coklat 1 bar besar sebelah die, die boleh habiskan dalam mase 1/2jam..hee)
So, we're a couple who will not spend a huge sum of money for just food [except fruits and veges]. Food is not my comfort. We will not spend rm20 for 3 scoops of ice-cream. For us, it isoutrages outrageous.
And my definition of sedap is mestilah tidak tawar, pahit, terlalu manis, masin, masam atau terlalu banyak penambah perasa. [kalau lepas makan rase dahaga, means banyak penambahan perasa umami] dan tempat makan yang baik ialah bersih dan tiada lalat atau bau busuk. So when people asked me, sedap tak spaghetti tu, kalau menepati ciri2 di atas, saya cakap sedap walaupun sesetengah orang kate, spaghetti yang sedap mesti rase mcm ni, mcm ni. Tak faham ek?
When people ask us about this eating place or that eating place, the answer will always be a simple no, we never try that place yet. We don't know many nice eating places. We hate to venture. Plus, we take extra caution on every single thing that goes inside the system. So, whenever we want to go to an unfamiliar restaurant, the 1st question that'll pop into our heads is, "Is is Halal? Must do research 1st."
Jadi, salah seorang couple ala2 kuno pasal restoran2 glamer kat Malaysia ini adalah kami berdua :)
I'm currently reading "Penenang Jiwa, Pengubatan & Rawatan" translated from Imam Al-Ghazali's Mukashafah Al-Qulub. I know I have not attended any Islamic classes for quite sometime. And my KAFA Ustazah once told me, "Kalau kita tak mengisi hati ini dengan ilmu untuk suatu tempoh yang terlalu lama, nanti hati keras dan ilmu pun susah nak lekat" Something like that.
Bab 5 ialah mengenai Memerangi Nafsu dan Syaitan. Mengambil dari buku tersebut, "Bahaya yang paling besar bagi manusia ialah syahwat perut"
Dan Rasulullah SAW bersabda:
"Janganlah engkau membunuh hati dengan banyak makan dan tidur. Sesungguhnya hati akan mati bagaikan tanaman jika tergenang"
I have learned this since primary school. And Ma always scolded me when I slept too much mase sekolah dulu. Tiap kali mesti keluar ayat di atas. heh
Currently, I'm on my healthy eating routine. I ate more veges and fruits, less carbs and at least 2 litres of plain warm water. I slept less but didnt do any work-out so far and miraculously my weight is dropping every week. Furthermore, I feel more energetic. I'm loving it.
Plus work-out routine starting next week, lagi 2-3bulan boleh turun 10kg tak? Hehehehe
I dislike eating at places I'm not familiar with unless I'm going with someone who would take the trouble to order it for me. Pemalas tau.
Luckily, I'm married to someone who is exactly like me except that he is a sweet-tooth to the extreme. (cuba letak coklat 1 bar besar sebelah die, die boleh habiskan dalam mase 1/2jam..hee)
So, we're a couple who will not spend a huge sum of money for just food [except fruits and veges]. Food is not my comfort. We will not spend rm20 for 3 scoops of ice-cream. For us, it is
And my definition of sedap is mestilah tidak tawar, pahit, terlalu manis, masin, masam atau terlalu banyak penambah perasa. [kalau lepas makan rase dahaga, means banyak penambahan perasa umami] dan tempat makan yang baik ialah bersih dan tiada lalat atau bau busuk. So when people asked me, sedap tak spaghetti tu, kalau menepati ciri2 di atas, saya cakap sedap walaupun sesetengah orang kate, spaghetti yang sedap mesti rase mcm ni, mcm ni. Tak faham ek?
When people ask us about this eating place or that eating place, the answer will always be a simple no, we never try that place yet. We don't know many nice eating places. We hate to venture. Plus, we take extra caution on every single thing that goes inside the system. So, whenever we want to go to an unfamiliar restaurant, the 1st question that'll pop into our heads is, "Is is Halal? Must do research 1st."
Jadi, salah seorang couple ala2 kuno pasal restoran2 glamer kat Malaysia ini adalah kami berdua :)
I'm currently reading "Penenang Jiwa, Pengubatan & Rawatan" translated from Imam Al-Ghazali's Mukashafah Al-Qulub. I know I have not attended any Islamic classes for quite sometime. And my KAFA Ustazah once told me, "Kalau kita tak mengisi hati ini dengan ilmu untuk suatu tempoh yang terlalu lama, nanti hati keras dan ilmu pun susah nak lekat" Something like that.
Bab 5 ialah mengenai Memerangi Nafsu dan Syaitan. Mengambil dari buku tersebut, "Bahaya yang paling besar bagi manusia ialah syahwat perut"
Dan Rasulullah SAW bersabda:
"Janganlah engkau membunuh hati dengan banyak makan dan tidur. Sesungguhnya hati akan mati bagaikan tanaman jika tergenang"
I have learned this since primary school. And Ma always scolded me when I slept too much mase sekolah dulu. Tiap kali mesti keluar ayat di atas. heh
Currently, I'm on my healthy eating routine. I ate more veges and fruits, less carbs and at least 2 litres of plain warm water. I slept less but didnt do any work-out so far and miraculously my weight is dropping every week. Furthermore, I feel more energetic. I'm loving it.
Plus work-out routine starting next week, lagi 2-3bulan boleh turun 10kg tak? Hehehehe
Passport
Groupies
Him,
Mengomel je kerjanya
Phew, what a day..
I choose this day to renew my passport.
1st mistake: Instead of Jabatan Audit Negara, I registered inside my head as Jabatan Akauntan Negara. We park our car in front of Jabatan Akauntan Negara and we walked to Jabatan Imigresen which is soooooooo far when you're wearing 2inches shoe and red baju batik. (No, it's not our DPA batik. Bahaya, nanti Mala boleh notice I jalan kat bawah MOF tu ;)
2nd mistake: I should've called the department first instead of relying on the information I get from my staff who did her passport at Presint 2, in February 2010. It's because, they shifted to Presint 15, Bangunan Chancery about a month ago.
3rd mistake: I went back home last night just to get my Sijil Nikah, because someone said Imigration need it for the application if you're married. No, they neither need your Nikah Cert nor your birth cert. Just your IC and a copy, your old passport (if you're renewing your old one), 2 pieces of passport sized pics and of course RM100 for 2 years or RM300 for 5 years. I know, I should've called first.
Arrived there number 1059 at 10.30am and by 11.30, my new passport and Joe's are safely in my big handbag.
Thank you so much dear roomie for being so patient after all the mistakes I've done. Love u so much..
I choose this day to renew my passport.
1st mistake: Instead of Jabatan Audit Negara, I registered inside my head as Jabatan Akauntan Negara. We park our car in front of Jabatan Akauntan Negara and we walked to Jabatan Imigresen which is soooooooo far when you're wearing 2inches shoe and red baju batik. (No, it's not our DPA batik. Bahaya, nanti Mala boleh notice I jalan kat bawah MOF tu ;)
2nd mistake: I should've called the department first instead of relying on the information I get from my staff who did her passport at Presint 2, in February 2010. It's because, they shifted to Presint 15, Bangunan Chancery about a month ago.
3rd mistake: I went back home last night just to get my Sijil Nikah, because someone said Imigration need it for the application if you're married. No, they neither need your Nikah Cert nor your birth cert. Just your IC and a copy, your old passport (if you're renewing your old one), 2 pieces of passport sized pics and of course RM100 for 2 years or RM300 for 5 years. I know, I should've called first.
Arrived there number 1059 at 10.30am and by 11.30, my new passport and Joe's are safely in my big handbag.
Thank you so much dear roomie for being so patient after all the mistakes I've done. Love u so much..
Wednesday, 5 May 2010
A new month...
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Him,
Mengomel je kerjanya
... another disappointment..
Anyways, congratulations to Ina@Mekna on her pregnancy. I envy u......
Relaks yaya, you'll be on vacation next week..
But Abg Joe wont be able to tag along. I won't be enjoying it as much.
Oh, I haven't renewed my international passport. Heee.. Procrastinating like always. Akak jangan marah, sok beta pergi buat okes.. Pastu, I want to tag along to Singapore with you guys :)
Due to my sadness and frustration, we went to MValley and bought ourselves a new TV. heeeeee.. Best Denki was on sale last weekend, 10% discount on tv products.
p/s: Dear SPA, dah masuk 3 bulan, kenapa saya dan Joe belum dapat surat kuatkuasa taraf berpencen ni?
Anyways, congratulations to Ina@Mekna on her pregnancy. I envy u......
Relaks yaya, you'll be on vacation next week..
But Abg Joe wont be able to tag along. I won't be enjoying it as much.
Oh, I haven't renewed my international passport. Heee.. Procrastinating like always. Akak jangan marah, sok beta pergi buat okes.. Pastu, I want to tag along to Singapore with you guys :)
Due to my sadness and frustration, we went to MValley and bought ourselves a new TV. heeeeee.. Best Denki was on sale last weekend, 10% discount on tv products.
p/s: Dear SPA, dah masuk 3 bulan, kenapa saya dan Joe belum dapat surat kuatkuasa taraf berpencen ni?
Tuesday, 4 May 2010
Beli-belah di hujung jari
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Observed and analysed
Saya suke online shopping. Dan bahagianya melihat baju2 cantik, baju pre-loved, new, used. Kalau ada masa senggang, saya guna untuk window shopping secara online.
Window shopping secara online ni sangat sesuai untuk orang malas seperti saya yang tiada masa, (chey, konon) untuk berjalan2 di pusat beli-belah mencari baju seperti orang bujang. Cuma perlu computer, internet connection, meja dan kerusi empuk serta duit dalam CIMBCLicks atau Maybank2u.
Rasenye sudah beribu website saya masuk. Dan kadang-kala website tersebut sangat mengecewakan.
Bagi saya, website menjual2 baju ni perlu ambil berat perkara di bawah supaya memudahkan orang2 seperti saya:
1. Labels. Mesti kategorikan produk2 tersebut mengikut groups. eg: Dress, tops, skirts, pants, long pants, short skirts etc, etc.
2. 1 entry, jangan campur adukkan pelbagai kategori baju kerana nanti perlu letak pelbagai labels.
3. Jangan letak 1 produk dengan banyak labels. Jika produk itu dress, letak dress, jangan ditambah "skirt", "tops", walaupun sekarang ini ramai yang menggunakan dress sebagai "tops".
4. Jangan letak terlalu banyak penambahan2 yang tidak bersesuaian di page anda, kerana akan menyebabkan page tersebut lambat loading, lalu mengurangkan minat mereka yang datang menjengah kerana perlu tunggu lama.
5. Jangan letak entry yang terlalu sedikit. Kami malas asyik2 nak kene click "Older posts".
6. MESTI letak ukuran baju. Saiz bukan sahaja dari segi M, L, XL atau UK6, UK8, tapi ukuran pada bahu, dada, pinggang, hips, panjang baju, panjang kain/seluar, panjang lengan serta ukur lilit pada ketiak.
7. Tak semua orang ada Maybank2u, dan tak semua ada CIMBClicks, jadi haruslah ada dua2 sebab due2 ni paling glamer dalam online banking.
8. Perlu letak kategori fesyen pakaian, eg: vintage, modern, untuk ke kelab, muslimah etc, etc.
9. Saya suka tengok baju itu diperagakan pada orang sebenar daripada pada patung. Tapi yang setakat gantung pada penyangkut baju atau flat di atas lantai, sungguh tak berapa best.
10. MESTI letak jenis kain, eg: cotton, polyester.
11. Perlu buat research harga di pasaran online. Dulu, saya rasa jualan baju online ni mahal la jugak, tapi sekarang bila ramai yang menceburinya, harga pun makin turun. Tapi masih ada yang kekal dengan harga mahal tanpa mengetahui orang lain menjual baju yang sama dengan harga lebih murah.
Sekian dulu buat masa ini, ada idea baru, saya sambung di rumah. Nak balik tengok AdaMaya..heeee
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Ok, saya sangat suke design baju pada page ini. Geramnye. Kat mane boleh dicari tops and skirt2 macam dalam page ini dengan harga yang murah? Sila bagitau saya cepat demi keharmonian rumah tangga saya. (Ape kaitan??)
Window shopping secara online ni sangat sesuai untuk orang malas seperti saya yang tiada masa, (chey, konon) untuk berjalan2 di pusat beli-belah mencari baju seperti orang bujang. Cuma perlu computer, internet connection, meja dan kerusi empuk serta duit dalam CIMBCLicks atau Maybank2u.
Rasenye sudah beribu website saya masuk. Dan kadang-kala website tersebut sangat mengecewakan.
Bagi saya, website menjual2 baju ni perlu ambil berat perkara di bawah supaya memudahkan orang2 seperti saya:
1. Labels. Mesti kategorikan produk2 tersebut mengikut groups. eg: Dress, tops, skirts, pants, long pants, short skirts etc, etc.
2. 1 entry, jangan campur adukkan pelbagai kategori baju kerana nanti perlu letak pelbagai labels.
3. Jangan letak 1 produk dengan banyak labels. Jika produk itu dress, letak dress, jangan ditambah "skirt", "tops", walaupun sekarang ini ramai yang menggunakan dress sebagai "tops".
4. Jangan letak terlalu banyak penambahan2 yang tidak bersesuaian di page anda, kerana akan menyebabkan page tersebut lambat loading, lalu mengurangkan minat mereka yang datang menjengah kerana perlu tunggu lama.
5. Jangan letak entry yang terlalu sedikit. Kami malas asyik2 nak kene click "Older posts".
6. MESTI letak ukuran baju. Saiz bukan sahaja dari segi M, L, XL atau UK6, UK8, tapi ukuran pada bahu, dada, pinggang, hips, panjang baju, panjang kain/seluar, panjang lengan serta ukur lilit pada ketiak.
7. Tak semua orang ada Maybank2u, dan tak semua ada CIMBClicks, jadi haruslah ada dua2 sebab due2 ni paling glamer dalam online banking.
8. Perlu letak kategori fesyen pakaian, eg: vintage, modern, untuk ke kelab, muslimah etc, etc.
9. Saya suka tengok baju itu diperagakan pada orang sebenar daripada pada patung. Tapi yang setakat gantung pada penyangkut baju atau flat di atas lantai, sungguh tak berapa best.
10. MESTI letak jenis kain, eg: cotton, polyester.
11. Perlu buat research harga di pasaran online. Dulu, saya rasa jualan baju online ni mahal la jugak, tapi sekarang bila ramai yang menceburinya, harga pun makin turun. Tapi masih ada yang kekal dengan harga mahal tanpa mengetahui orang lain menjual baju yang sama dengan harga lebih murah.
Sekian dulu buat masa ini, ada idea baru, saya sambung di rumah. Nak balik tengok AdaMaya..heeee
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Ok, saya sangat suke design baju pada page ini. Geramnye. Kat mane boleh dicari tops and skirt2 macam dalam page ini dengan harga yang murah? Sila bagitau saya cepat demi keharmonian rumah tangga saya. (Ape kaitan??)
Thursday, 29 April 2010
Pandu laju
Groupies
Mengomel je kerjanya
Ni bukan pandu laju pergi McD. Ni orang gile bawa laju di kawasan sekolah.
Kalau pandu kereta macam mamat ni, memang la tak sempat nak elak orang melintas. Nama pun kawasan sekolah, tolongla jangan drive macam kat race track. Susah sangat ke nak ikut?
Monday, 26 April 2010
Bila jam pukul 12malam
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El O Vee Eee,
Him
"Yang, bangun yang"
Sambil menggosok2 mata buang ape yang patut, samar2 melihat jam atas TV.
"Baru pukul 12. Ngantuk ni, nak tidur"
"Bangun jap"
Sambil menggosok2 mata buang ape yang patut, samar2 melihat jam atas TV.
"Baru pukul 12. Ngantuk ni, nak tidur"
"Bangun jap"
Dengan malas, berjalan ke luar bilik sambil mata separa tertutup dipimpin teman serumah.
Tadaaaaaaaa...

Wah, sejak bila dah pandai buat surprise2 ni??
Sangat terharu sebab housemet bukan orang begini tapi sebab dia tau saya suka, dia buat juga.
Lepas tu saya nangis baca kad die bagi.
Isi kandungan dirahsiakan ;)
Thank u housemate tercinta. Saya sayang awak.
Owh, itu meja jepun kami yang baru dibeli. Sekarang tidak lagi makan atas lantai ala2 zaman dulu. Dah upgrade sikit ;)
Beli secondhand yang sangat berbaloi.
Friday, 23 April 2010
Good News and Bad News
Groupies
Cut those calories
Let's start with good news first.
No, I'm not pregnant, yet.
And no, Joe dearie most probably wouldn't make it for our vacation. Such a waste of money.....
Well, the only good news is, I don't have buy a weight scale. Haha
Nutrition Dept is doing a weekly check-up or should I say observation on the staff's weight. And it also calculate the whole thing, BMR, BMI, Fat%, TBW, Desirable weight, fat to lose. Awesome.
They give free consultation on weight issue and also free aerobic CD by request.
We were given an individual book and this book is required during every check-up.
So now I know how much I weigh plus the total fat I have.
And my god, I was shocked when I saw the number on the scale. That is the bad news.
With 10kg increase on my weight, my fat% increase from 24% (3 years ago) to 33%. Roughly calculated, the fat has gone up by 7kg in 3 years. 7kg of fat alone. *sigh*
Fat% is important. For women, you shouldn't exceed 35% and for men is 25%. Higher than that percentage, you may be in the higher risk group for cardio disease.
My TBW is rather good. Exactly 50% out of body weight. Desirable TBW is 50%-60% of your body weight. All of a sudden, most of the ladies in my dept are so concern about TBW, everyone is drinking more plain water everyday.
I already drafted my healthy daily meal list and I've started 2 days ago.
Cutting down rice and oily food intake.
Since my housemate is underweight, I need to prepare 2 type of food, one for the thin and one for the fat. Therefore cooking may require more time.
I usually start with cooking for the fat. Later I'll be too tired or malas to cook another meal so I ended up eating low fat biscuit with low fat milk.
And yeah, milk is compulsory. I increase my milk intake twice per day. 4 table spoon per mug.
So I'll be observing my weight every week. This is my 26th birthday vow :)
Hope to see changes in 1 month. Wish me luck.
Btw, since I'm not eating rice, it's a damn good reason to buy that small cute rice cooker ;)
No, I'm not pregnant, yet.
And no, Joe dearie most probably wouldn't make it for our vacation. Such a waste of money.....
Well, the only good news is, I don't have buy a weight scale. Haha
Nutrition Dept is doing a weekly check-up or should I say observation on the staff's weight. And it also calculate the whole thing, BMR, BMI, Fat%, TBW, Desirable weight, fat to lose. Awesome.
They give free consultation on weight issue and also free aerobic CD by request.
We were given an individual book and this book is required during every check-up.
So now I know how much I weigh plus the total fat I have.
And my god, I was shocked when I saw the number on the scale. That is the bad news.
With 10kg increase on my weight, my fat% increase from 24% (3 years ago) to 33%. Roughly calculated, the fat has gone up by 7kg in 3 years. 7kg of fat alone. *sigh*
Fat% is important. For women, you shouldn't exceed 35% and for men is 25%. Higher than that percentage, you may be in the higher risk group for cardio disease.
My TBW is rather good. Exactly 50% out of body weight. Desirable TBW is 50%-60% of your body weight. All of a sudden, most of the ladies in my dept are so concern about TBW, everyone is drinking more plain water everyday.
I already drafted my healthy daily meal list and I've started 2 days ago.
Cutting down rice and oily food intake.
Since my housemate is underweight, I need to prepare 2 type of food, one for the thin and one for the fat. Therefore cooking may require more time.
I usually start with cooking for the fat. Later I'll be too tired or malas to cook another meal so I ended up eating low fat biscuit with low fat milk.
And yeah, milk is compulsory. I increase my milk intake twice per day. 4 table spoon per mug.
So I'll be observing my weight every week. This is my 26th birthday vow :)
Hope to see changes in 1 month. Wish me luck.
Btw, since I'm not eating rice, it's a damn good reason to buy that small cute rice cooker ;)
Tuesday, 20 April 2010
Need Help
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Monologue
Joe and I will be going for a short vacation this May with Sis Yana+her husband, Bro Wan and Pa.
Unfortunately, Joe's department is having an event at national level immediately after our vacation.
Our tickets have been bought, everything is arranged accordingly but Joe might not be able to be there.
He may have to stay for the preparation.
So I need your help, yes you, to pray that if this vacation is best for him, hopefully his boss will approve his leave or the event is postponed to other date.
Thanx a bunch :)
Unfortunately, Joe's department is having an event at national level immediately after our vacation.
Our tickets have been bought, everything is arranged accordingly but Joe might not be able to be there.
He may have to stay for the preparation.
So I need your help, yes you, to pray that if this vacation is best for him, hopefully his boss will approve his leave or the event is postponed to other date.
Thanx a bunch :)
Monday, 19 April 2010
Dull n boring
Two words to describe my life before I got married.
Not that dull n boring but slightly dull and boring. What am I talking?
Uni life was totally dull and boring. During my 2nd and final year, my hostel was the one outside UKM at Seksyen 1 near the night market.
None of my gang had car. Or bike. We traveled by bus...full of immigrants and getting those weird stares, very uncomfortable. So bus wasn't a good way to travel. Therefore, life back then was going back and forth to classes only. And a few outings to The Mines. I remember having this date with my coursemate watching a chinese movie and a ladies' day out watching Puteri Gunung Ledang.
After Uni, I dreamed of having a happening single working woman life like the one in FRIENDS. Or more logically, the one like Akmal's, Mala's and many others.
...Living with friends, night outings, vacation getaways, late night movies, "knowledge sharing" on weekends.
None. I've never experienced any of those. Maybe a few hang-outs with some girlfriends or series of dates with Joe on weekends. And that was all.
When I received my 1st posting, I was stationed in Putrajaya. I did express my wish to live with some friends near Putrajaya but the idea didn't seem to impress my parents. So, I stayed with the parents, 45km away from my workplace.
...And my parents are kinda conservative.
Unmarried daughters shouldn't be out later than 7pm. I remember Ma giving me a call me each time when I hadn't arrived home after 7pm.
So, if 7pm is considered late, should I mention night outings or late night movies then?
After all, I was so exhausted when I reached home after a 'long' drive from the office.
Date with Joe means, going out at 10am and MUST be home before 3pm. Later after 3 means silent treatment from the mother. Haha. 5-hour dating was considered long enough ok.
We don't have maid. So weekends mean, went to the market, cleaned the house, washed the clothes, tidied the lawn and window shopping with the mother.
Good daughter am I?
Hehehe..
I spent most of my times with my parents at home or watched Astro from dawn till dusk.
Pathetic?
A little bit. heh
I never gave much thought about it. Honestly, during that period of time, I accepted it just the way it was because I was raised that way.
Pa was and still is never a night person. He came home from work at 6pm, we had dinner at 7pm and at 9pm he went to sleep.
Ma never likes going out at night. She said, bad things are more likely to happened during the night. But I guessed, she was just too tired after a long day being a housewife.
And as for me, they were just being protective of their children. They have the right to do so.
Why am I thinking about this now?
It started when I read some of my friends' activities. I do feel a little bit envy because I never had the chance to do all those things.
But now I'm married, I rather spend my night time at home....with my husband. *wink*
I cant turn back time, so the least I can do is make what's the best for now.
Happiness is something you create from within yourself. Just because someone else feels happy doing it, doesn't mean you will too. So, find your own happiness :)
Not that dull n boring but slightly dull and boring. What am I talking?
Uni life was totally dull and boring. During my 2nd and final year, my hostel was the one outside UKM at Seksyen 1 near the night market.
None of my gang had car. Or bike. We traveled by bus...full of immigrants and getting those weird stares, very uncomfortable. So bus wasn't a good way to travel. Therefore, life back then was going back and forth to classes only. And a few outings to The Mines. I remember having this date with my coursemate watching a chinese movie and a ladies' day out watching Puteri Gunung Ledang.
After Uni, I dreamed of having a happening single working woman life like the one in FRIENDS. Or more logically, the one like Akmal's, Mala's and many others.
...Living with friends, night outings, vacation getaways, late night movies, "knowledge sharing" on weekends.
None. I've never experienced any of those. Maybe a few hang-outs with some girlfriends or series of dates with Joe on weekends. And that was all.
When I received my 1st posting, I was stationed in Putrajaya. I did express my wish to live with some friends near Putrajaya but the idea didn't seem to impress my parents. So, I stayed with the parents, 45km away from my workplace.
...And my parents are kinda conservative.
Unmarried daughters shouldn't be out later than 7pm. I remember Ma giving me a call me each time when I hadn't arrived home after 7pm.
So, if 7pm is considered late, should I mention night outings or late night movies then?
After all, I was so exhausted when I reached home after a 'long' drive from the office.
Date with Joe means, going out at 10am and MUST be home before 3pm. Later after 3 means silent treatment from the mother. Haha. 5-hour dating was considered long enough ok.
We don't have maid. So weekends mean, went to the market, cleaned the house, washed the clothes, tidied the lawn and window shopping with the mother.
Good daughter am I?
Hehehe..
I spent most of my times with my parents at home or watched Astro from dawn till dusk.
Pathetic?
A little bit. heh
I never gave much thought about it. Honestly, during that period of time, I accepted it just the way it was because I was raised that way.
Pa was and still is never a night person. He came home from work at 6pm, we had dinner at 7pm and at 9pm he went to sleep.
Ma never likes going out at night. She said, bad things are more likely to happened during the night. But I guessed, she was just too tired after a long day being a housewife.
And as for me, they were just being protective of their children. They have the right to do so.
Why am I thinking about this now?
It started when I read some of my friends' activities. I do feel a little bit envy because I never had the chance to do all those things.
But now I'm married, I rather spend my night time at home....with my husband. *wink*
I cant turn back time, so the least I can do is make what's the best for now.
Happiness is something you create from within yourself. Just because someone else feels happy doing it, doesn't mean you will too. So, find your own happiness :)
Wednesday, 14 April 2010
Walimatul Urus (Repost)
Groupies
Tying the knot
Sesuatu yang baik perlu dipanjang2kan.. Jangan malas baca bagi yang akan mendirikan rumah tangga.

Repost dari blog Sab.
Walimatul Urus Antara Syariat dan Adat
Pendahuluan
Masyarakat Melayu sudah menganut agama Islam sejak 600 tahun dahulu. Menurut sejarah, Islam dianuti oleh sultan Melaka, dan menjadi ikutan kita. Oleh kerana Islam sudah lama bertapak di negara kita, adat-istiadat perkahwinan banyak mengikut syarak. Namun, wujud beberapa perkara yang menjadi tentangan golongan ulamak kerana dikatakan berasal dari India yang mempunyai hubungan yang agak intim dengan agama Hindu.
Kertas kerja ini merungkai sedikit sebanyak adat perkahwinan yang menurut Islam dan yang dikatakan menurut agama lain. Semoga ALLAH memberikan hidayah kepada mereka yang ingin mendekatkan diri kepadanya.
Definisi Walimatul Urus dan Adat
Menurut perkataan walimatulurus berasal dari perkataan “Al-Walamu” yang memberi makna pertemuan. Dinamakan sedemikian kerana pihak lelaki dan perempuan bertemu sewaktu walimatulurus.
Manakala, menurut istilah, walimatulurus adalah makanan/hidangan yang disediakan sewaktu majlis perkahwinan.
Selain itu, walimatulurus juga didefinisikan sebagai kenduri bagi merayakan pengantin baru, dan walimah adalah suatu jamuan agama, bukanlah jamuan adat.
Definisi adat adalah suatu kebiasaan dari suatu perbuatan yang diulang-ulang dan telah diterima oleh masyarakat sebagai suatu peraturan hidup yang mesti dipatuhi.
Hukum Mengadakan Walimatulurus
Hukum mengadakan walimatulurus (iaitu menjemput orang ramai ke majlis walimatulurus) adalah sunat muakkad. Malahan, Rasulullah saw sendiri mengadakan walimatulurus.
Hukumnya wajib untuk menghadiri walimatulurus melainkan ada keuzuran.
Walimatulurus adalah sunnah Rasulullah, dan Rasulullah pernah mengadakan walimatulurus pada bulan syawal sewakti berkahwin dengan Aishah ra. Maka, dianjurkan untuk mengadakan perkahwinan dan walimatulurus pada bulan syawal kerana Aishah ra menyukainya…
1)tiada pergaulan bebas antara lelaki dan perempuan
2)nyanyian dan muzik yang tidak menimbulkan nafsu
3)tidak melalaikan ingatan dan kewajipan terhadap ALLAH
4) seni kata nyanyian tiada perkataan cabul ataupun lucah
Janganlah menjemput golongan kaya sahaja.
Berniat untuk mengikut sunnah dan memberi kesenangan kepada rakan-rakan yang hadir. Walimatulurus bukanlah untuk menunjuk-nunjuk dan berfoya-foya.
Jangan mengangkat makanan sebelum tetamu habis makan.
Disunatkan menghantar tetamu ke muka pintu. Bermanis muka adalah tanda sifat terpuji.
Ada ulamak menyatakan walimatulurus diadakan selepas malam pertama, kerana Nabi saw tidak pernah mengadakan walimah sebelum malam pertama.
Walimatulurus juga jika boleh, diadakan di masjid.
Perkara yang dititikberatkan bagi tetamu
Memenuhi undangan dan janganlah terlambat.
Jika menerima undangan lebih dari satu, jika mempunyai kelapangan masa, bolehlah pergi ke semua tempat. Namun, jika tidak berkesempatan, boleh pergi ke tempat yang paling awal dan paling dekat antara semua jemputan tersebut.
Tetamu hendaklah memaafkan segala kesalahan dan kesilapan yang dilakukan oleh pihak pengantin. Semoga kemaafan ini memberi berkat kepada perkahwinan mereka.
Perkara Bertentangan dalam Islam yang selalu dilakukan oleh orang Islam berbangsa Melayu
Menabur beras kunyit. Ini dikatakan bertujuan menguatkan semangat pasangan pengantin dan menghalau roh jahat.
Membaca jampi mentera dan menyediakan pulut kuning dan telur kepada semangat jahat dan diperasap. Ini bertujuan untuk memelihara majlis perkahwinan dari semangat jahat yang mungkin mengganggu majlis.
Persandingan. Persandingan dilarang kerana mempunyai unsur tabarruj iaitu diperhias untuk dipamerkan. Budaya tabarruj ini dilarang oleh Rasulullah. Walaupun begitu, jika pengantin perempuan begitu menginginkan majlis persandingan, dibolehkan dengan pihak yang menonton adalah ahli keluarga dan kaum hawa sahaja.
Perbelanjaan walimatulurus yang besar. Rasulullah hanya mengadakan walimatulurus dengan buah tamar dan keju. Ini kerana walimatulurus bertujuan menghebahkan tentang pengantin baru, bukannya untuk berhibur.
Kesimpulan
Mengadakan walimatulurus bukanlah suatu adat Melayu, tetapi suatu sunnah yang dituntut oleh Islam, yang sudah menjadi perkara biasa bagi perkahwinan orang Melayu.
Maka, orang Islam yang berkahwin mestilah teruja untuk mengadakan walimatulurus kerana padanya ada pahala. Namun, pihak pengantin perlulah betul-betul memahami perkara yang dibolehkan dan perkara yang tidak dibolehkan, supaya perkara yang haram dapat dielakkan. Justeru itu, perkahwinan yang baru dilangsungkan akan diberkati Allah swt.
Rujukan
Adnan Hasan Shalih Baharits, Tanggung jawab ayah terhadap anak laki-laki, Jakarta, Gema Ismani, 2005, hlmn 36.
Ahmad Salwat Lc, Seri Fiqih Kitab Nikah [Online] (Updated 2009) Available at: http://ebook.kuyokuyo.no-ip.info/_Ahmad%20Sarwat/nikah.doc [Last Accessed: # December 2009]
H.M.Sidin, Asal Usul Adat Resam Melayu, Kuala Lumpur: Penerbitan Pustaka Antara, 1964, hlmn 6.
Jiro Nakamura, Adat & Pantang Larang dalam Masyarakat Melayu Menurut Perspektif Islam [Online](Updated 2007) Available at: http://jironakamura.blogspot.com/2007/09/adat-dan-pantang-larang-dalam.html [Last Accessed: 3 December 2009]
Muhammad Ali Quthb, Mutiara Perkahwinan Menurut Ajaran Islam, Kuala Lumpur, Pustaka Haji Abdul Majid, 1995, hlmn 196-200.
Mustafa Haji Daud, Perkahwinan Menurut Islam, Kuala Lumpur, Utusan Publication & Distributors, 1995, hlmn 73-75.
Ngaji Salaf, Pernik-pernik Pernikahan [Online] (Updated 2007) Available at:http://ngajisalaf.wordpress.com/2007/07/06/pernik-pernik-pernikahan/ [Last Accessed: 3 December 2009]
Prof Dr Yusuf Al-Qaradhawi, Fatawa Qaradhawi: Permasalahan, Pemecahan dan Hikmah, Batu Caves, Crescent News (K.L.) Sdn. Bhd., 2005.
Suzana Ghazali, Buatmu Wanita: sebagai anak, isteri… ketahui hakmu. Kuala Lumpur, 2009, hlmn 82-84.
Syaikh Abdulllah bin Abdul Aziz bin Baz, Etika Saat Bertamu [Online] (Updated 2007) Available at:http://jogjamuslim.blogspot.com/2007/08/etika-saat-bertamu.html [Last Accessed: 3 December 2009]
Wikipedia, Walimatulurus, [Online] (updated 2009) Available at:http://ms.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walimatulurus [Last Accessed: 3 December 2009]
Zul Ardhia, Tentang Pernikahan, [Online] (updated 2007) Available at:http://zulardhia.blog.friendster.com/2007/03/tentang-pernikahan/ [Last Accessed: 3 December 2009]
Assalamualaikum wbth… Post ini berkaitan dengan walimatulurus. Alhamdulillah, ramai yang sudah tahu benar dan arif tentang walimatulurus. Namun, LPP membawa hal ini kepada mereka-mereka yang tidak mengetahui. Merupakan salah satu dari kertas projek yang telah saya buat. Ianya tidaklah details, secara kasar sahaja… Diharap semua mendapat ilmu, rahmat dan hidayah dari Allah swt…

Gambar hiasan :)
Repost dari blog Sab.
Walimatul Urus Antara Syariat dan Adat
Pendahuluan
Masyarakat Melayu sudah menganut agama Islam sejak 600 tahun dahulu. Menurut sejarah, Islam dianuti oleh sultan Melaka, dan menjadi ikutan kita. Oleh kerana Islam sudah lama bertapak di negara kita, adat-istiadat perkahwinan banyak mengikut syarak. Namun, wujud beberapa perkara yang menjadi tentangan golongan ulamak kerana dikatakan berasal dari India yang mempunyai hubungan yang agak intim dengan agama Hindu.
Kertas kerja ini merungkai sedikit sebanyak adat perkahwinan yang menurut Islam dan yang dikatakan menurut agama lain. Semoga ALLAH memberikan hidayah kepada mereka yang ingin mendekatkan diri kepadanya.
Definisi Walimatul Urus dan Adat
Menurut perkataan walimatulurus berasal dari perkataan “Al-Walamu” yang memberi makna pertemuan. Dinamakan sedemikian kerana pihak lelaki dan perempuan bertemu sewaktu walimatulurus.
Manakala, menurut istilah, walimatulurus adalah makanan/hidangan yang disediakan sewaktu majlis perkahwinan.
Selain itu, walimatulurus juga didefinisikan sebagai kenduri bagi merayakan pengantin baru, dan walimah adalah suatu jamuan agama, bukanlah jamuan adat.
Definisi adat adalah suatu kebiasaan dari suatu perbuatan yang diulang-ulang dan telah diterima oleh masyarakat sebagai suatu peraturan hidup yang mesti dipatuhi.
Hukum Mengadakan Walimatulurus
Hukum mengadakan walimatulurus (iaitu menjemput orang ramai ke majlis walimatulurus) adalah sunat muakkad. Malahan, Rasulullah saw sendiri mengadakan walimatulurus.
- Dari Anas bin Malik ra bahawa Rasulullah SAW bersabda, “Lakukanlah walimah meskipun hanya dengan seekor kambing” (HR Muttafaqun alaih)
- Dari Buraidah ra berkata bahwa ketika Ali bin Abi Thalib melamar Fatimah ra, Rasulullah SAW bersabda,”Setiap pernikahan itu harus ada walimahnya.” (HR. Ahmad)
- Mengikut Sunnah Rasulullah saw dan ajaran Islam.
- Mengumumkan pernikahan pasangan yang baru berkahwin.
- Menggembirakan pasangan yang baru berkahwin.
- Sebagai tanda kegembiraan orang tua kerana mendapat menantu baru.
Hukumnya wajib untuk menghadiri walimatulurus melainkan ada keuzuran.
- Dari Ibnu Umar ra. Ia berkata : Rasulullah SAW. bersabda : “Jika diundang seseorang diantara kamu untuk walimah, maka wajiblah ia mendatangi atau memenuhinya”.
- Dari Abu Hurairah ra., ia berkata : Rasulullah SAW. telah bersabda : “Sejelek-jeleknya makanan ialah makanan walimah yang hanya mengundang orang-orang kaya saja untuk makan, sedangkan orang-orang miskin tidak diundang. Barangsiapa yang tidak menghadiri undangan walimah, maka ia durhaka kepada Allah dan Rasul-Nya”. HR Muslim & Baihaqi
- Rasulullah bersabda, “Apabila seorang dari antara kamu diundang ke kenduri nikah, hendaklah ia datang. Maka, kalau ia berpuasa, hendaklah dia mendoakan, jika tidak, hendaklah ia makan”. HR. Abu Daud
- Menjemput pelbagai golongan dan tidak terhad kepada golongan yang kaya sahaja.
- Tiada perkara yang mungkar dan maksiat seperti arak, judi, majlis tari menari dan nyanyian yang melalaikan.
- Tiada percampuran bebas antara lelaki dan perempuan (ramai antara masyakarat kita yang mengajak rakan-rakan berbeza jantina dan berbual bersama mereka sewaktu walimah).
- Tiada menggunakan peralatan makan dan minum yang diperbuat dari emas, perak atau sutera.
Walimatulurus adalah sunnah Rasulullah, dan Rasulullah pernah mengadakan walimatulurus pada bulan syawal sewakti berkahwin dengan Aishah ra. Maka, dianjurkan untuk mengadakan perkahwinan dan walimatulurus pada bulan syawal kerana Aishah ra menyukainya…
- Dari Aisyah ra, katanya, “Rasulullah saw menikahi aku pada bulan Syawal, dan menggauli aku pada bulan Syawal (pada tahun-tahun berikutnya). Tiada isteri-isteri Rasulullah yang lebih beruntung berbanding denganku”. (HR Muslim)
- Rasulullah Shallallaahu alaihi wa Salam bersabda, “Janganlah kamu bersahabat kecuali dengan seorang mukmin, dan jangan memakan makananmu kecuali orang yang bertaqwa”. (HR. Ahmad dan dinilai hasan oleh Al-Albani).
- Rasulullah saw bersabda “Umumkanlah perkahwinan dan selenggarakanlah di masjid dan pukullah gendang dan rebana di majlis perkahwinan itu.” (HR Ahmad dan At-Tirmizi)
1)tiada pergaulan bebas antara lelaki dan perempuan
2)nyanyian dan muzik yang tidak menimbulkan nafsu
3)tidak melalaikan ingatan dan kewajipan terhadap ALLAH
4) seni kata nyanyian tiada perkataan cabul ataupun lucah
Janganlah menjemput golongan kaya sahaja.
- “Dari Abu Hurairah ra., ia berkata : Rasulullah SAW. telah bersabda : “Sejelek-jeleknya makanan ialah makanan walimah yang hanya mengundang orang-orang kaya saja untuk makan, sedangkan orang-orang miskin tidak diundang. Barangsiapa yang tidak menghadiri undangan walimah, maka ia durhaka kepada Allah dan Rasul-Nya”. [HR Muslim & Baihaqi]
Berniat untuk mengikut sunnah dan memberi kesenangan kepada rakan-rakan yang hadir. Walimatulurus bukanlah untuk menunjuk-nunjuk dan berfoya-foya.
Jangan mengangkat makanan sebelum tetamu habis makan.
Disunatkan menghantar tetamu ke muka pintu. Bermanis muka adalah tanda sifat terpuji.
Ada ulamak menyatakan walimatulurus diadakan selepas malam pertama, kerana Nabi saw tidak pernah mengadakan walimah sebelum malam pertama.
Walimatulurus juga jika boleh, diadakan di masjid.
Perkara yang dititikberatkan bagi tetamu
Memenuhi undangan dan janganlah terlambat.
Jika menerima undangan lebih dari satu, jika mempunyai kelapangan masa, bolehlah pergi ke semua tempat. Namun, jika tidak berkesempatan, boleh pergi ke tempat yang paling awal dan paling dekat antara semua jemputan tersebut.
- Sabda Rasulullah saw, “Apabila bersamaan dua undangan, maka tunaikanlah undangan terdekat dan jika salah satu daripadanya ada yang lebih awal, maka pergilah ke tempat yang lebih awal itu”.
Tetamu hendaklah memaafkan segala kesalahan dan kesilapan yang dilakukan oleh pihak pengantin. Semoga kemaafan ini memberi berkat kepada perkahwinan mereka.
Perkara Bertentangan dalam Islam yang selalu dilakukan oleh orang Islam berbangsa Melayu
Menabur beras kunyit. Ini dikatakan bertujuan menguatkan semangat pasangan pengantin dan menghalau roh jahat.
Membaca jampi mentera dan menyediakan pulut kuning dan telur kepada semangat jahat dan diperasap. Ini bertujuan untuk memelihara majlis perkahwinan dari semangat jahat yang mungkin mengganggu majlis.
Persandingan. Persandingan dilarang kerana mempunyai unsur tabarruj iaitu diperhias untuk dipamerkan. Budaya tabarruj ini dilarang oleh Rasulullah. Walaupun begitu, jika pengantin perempuan begitu menginginkan majlis persandingan, dibolehkan dengan pihak yang menonton adalah ahli keluarga dan kaum hawa sahaja.
Perbelanjaan walimatulurus yang besar. Rasulullah hanya mengadakan walimatulurus dengan buah tamar dan keju. Ini kerana walimatulurus bertujuan menghebahkan tentang pengantin baru, bukannya untuk berhibur.
Kesimpulan
Mengadakan walimatulurus bukanlah suatu adat Melayu, tetapi suatu sunnah yang dituntut oleh Islam, yang sudah menjadi perkara biasa bagi perkahwinan orang Melayu.
Maka, orang Islam yang berkahwin mestilah teruja untuk mengadakan walimatulurus kerana padanya ada pahala. Namun, pihak pengantin perlulah betul-betul memahami perkara yang dibolehkan dan perkara yang tidak dibolehkan, supaya perkara yang haram dapat dielakkan. Justeru itu, perkahwinan yang baru dilangsungkan akan diberkati Allah swt.
Rujukan
Adnan Hasan Shalih Baharits, Tanggung jawab ayah terhadap anak laki-laki, Jakarta, Gema Ismani, 2005, hlmn 36.
Ahmad Salwat Lc, Seri Fiqih Kitab Nikah [Online] (Updated 2009) Available at: http://ebook.kuyokuyo.no-ip.info/_Ahmad%20Sarwat/nikah.doc [Last Accessed: # December 2009]
H.M.Sidin, Asal Usul Adat Resam Melayu, Kuala Lumpur: Penerbitan Pustaka Antara, 1964, hlmn 6.
Jiro Nakamura, Adat & Pantang Larang dalam Masyarakat Melayu Menurut Perspektif Islam [Online](Updated 2007) Available at: http://jironakamura.blogspot.com/2007/09/adat-dan-pantang-larang-dalam.html [Last Accessed: 3 December 2009]
Muhammad Ali Quthb, Mutiara Perkahwinan Menurut Ajaran Islam, Kuala Lumpur, Pustaka Haji Abdul Majid, 1995, hlmn 196-200.
Mustafa Haji Daud, Perkahwinan Menurut Islam, Kuala Lumpur, Utusan Publication & Distributors, 1995, hlmn 73-75.
Ngaji Salaf, Pernik-pernik Pernikahan [Online] (Updated 2007) Available at:http://ngajisalaf.wordpress.com/2007/07/06/pernik-pernik-pernikahan/ [Last Accessed: 3 December 2009]
Prof Dr Yusuf Al-Qaradhawi, Fatawa Qaradhawi: Permasalahan, Pemecahan dan Hikmah, Batu Caves, Crescent News (K.L.) Sdn. Bhd., 2005.
Suzana Ghazali, Buatmu Wanita: sebagai anak, isteri… ketahui hakmu. Kuala Lumpur, 2009, hlmn 82-84.
Syaikh Abdulllah bin Abdul Aziz bin Baz, Etika Saat Bertamu [Online] (Updated 2007) Available at:http://jogjamuslim.blogspot.com/2007/08/etika-saat-bertamu.html [Last Accessed: 3 December 2009]
Wikipedia, Walimatulurus, [Online] (updated 2009) Available at:http://ms.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walimatulurus [Last Accessed: 3 December 2009]
Zul Ardhia, Tentang Pernikahan, [Online] (updated 2007) Available at:http://zulardhia.blog.friendster.com/2007/03/tentang-pernikahan/ [Last Accessed: 3 December 2009]
Assalamualaikum wbth… Post ini berkaitan dengan walimatulurus. Alhamdulillah, ramai yang sudah tahu benar dan arif tentang walimatulurus. Namun, LPP membawa hal ini kepada mereka-mereka yang tidak mengetahui. Merupakan salah satu dari kertas projek yang telah saya buat. Ianya tidaklah details, secara kasar sahaja… Diharap semua mendapat ilmu, rahmat dan hidayah dari Allah swt…
Hai, nama saya Suraya, saya orang Melayu.
Groupies
papaYA,
Stay-up and Panda Eyes
Yer, saya tahu, sejibik muka amoi comel kan. heh
Siapa nak tahu muka Yaya Jr. macam mana, macam ni lar kot. Gene mata sepet tu dominan. Mesti kekal punyalah :)
Hujung tahun 1989, kami pindah ke Selayang. Darjah 1 saya masuk sekolah, darjah 2, pindah ke sekolah lain sebab dah beli rumah yang mana saya tinggal sekarang, darjah 3 pindah lagi ke sekolah yang lebih dekat dengan rumah. Jadi saya merasa menjadi pelajar baru 2 kali.
Untuk 2 kali jadi pelajar baru tu, saya tak suka. Tak suka sebab kena memperkenal diri di depan kelas. Lepas tu, rakan2 di kelas tu akan berbisik2 mengumpat saya ni orang Cina ke orang Melayu.
Masa darjah 1, hari pertama masuk sekolah, kelas saya takde orang Cina. Sayalah budak Cina itu, memakai pinafore dan rambut ikat 2. Saya takde kawan. Stress, esok tu taknak pergi sekolah.
Darjah 2, hari pertama masuk sekolah, terkejut sebab saya je yang pakai pinafore, yang lain pakai baju kurung. Stress, esok tu tak nak pergi sekolah sebab takde baju kurung.
Darjah 3, hari pertama masuk sekolah, ramai pulak yang pakai pinafore, saya je yang pakai baju kurung. Budak baru, masih tiada kawan. Ada seorang budak perempuan ni tanya nama saya beberapa kali dan untuk kali ke berapa entah, saya tinggi suara, "Nama saya Suraya!" Lepas tu terus yang lain2 ingat saya garang. Stress juga, esok tak nak pergi sekolah. hee
Kawan2 bermula darjah 3 inilah masih kekal berhubung sehingga hari ini.

Siapa hebat, teka yang mana saya.
Masa zaman sekolah, kita nak cepat-cepat membesar. Bila dah dewasa, kita impikan untuk kembali ke zaman kanak2..
Habis, itu je nak cerita..
Kadang-kadang je rasa malas
Groupies
From 8 to 5,
Observed and analysed
Kekadang rasa malas kerja, terutama bila kerja banyak dan bos-bos mula emosi terganggu.
Kekadang rasa rajin pergi kerja, terutama bila gaduh dengan Joe dan harus ada gangguan supaya tidak sedih-sedih atau emosi terganggu. heh. Biasalar suami isteri gaduh2 manja.
Pagi semalam menonton rancangan di TV2 jam 6 pagi (kalau tak silap lar)
Sebuah rancangan motivasi. Pakar motivasi tersebut berkata, wanita perlu ada kerjaya. Atau dengan kata lain, wanita perlu ada sumber wang sendiri.
Memang seronok ada sumber wang sendiri.
Contohnya bila pergi ke Sogo terlihat kain cadar Cannon yang cantik tetapi berharga panas, suami kata taknak belikan. Maka minggu depan pergi ke Sogo dengan Mama tanpa suami, beli dan bayar guna duit sendiri.
Lagi seronok bila melihat duit gaji masuk di hujung bulan.
Lepas tu boleh ada kad kredit sendiri dan bukan supplementary suami.
Ah bahagianya :)
Tapi bagi yang tidak bekerja, bukanlah bermakna anda tidak bergaya. Anda cuma perlu bijak menyimpan duit yang diberi suami. Anda perlu ada akaun sendiri yang tidak diketahui orang lain nilainya kecuali diri anda dan seorang dua yang anda paling percaya. Duit itu anda mungkin perlukan sekiranya berlaku kecemasan seperti ditinggal suami yang gilakan perempuan lain yang sedang berkursus di bawah jagaannya. Nauzubillahi minzalik..
Kekadang rasa rajin pergi kerja, terutama bila gaduh dengan Joe dan harus ada gangguan supaya tidak sedih-sedih atau emosi terganggu. heh. Biasalar suami isteri gaduh2 manja.
Pagi semalam menonton rancangan di TV2 jam 6 pagi (kalau tak silap lar)
Sebuah rancangan motivasi. Pakar motivasi tersebut berkata, wanita perlu ada kerjaya. Atau dengan kata lain, wanita perlu ada sumber wang sendiri.
Memang seronok ada sumber wang sendiri.
Contohnya bila pergi ke Sogo terlihat kain cadar Cannon yang cantik tetapi berharga panas, suami kata taknak belikan. Maka minggu depan pergi ke Sogo dengan Mama tanpa suami, beli dan bayar guna duit sendiri.
Lagi seronok bila melihat duit gaji masuk di hujung bulan.
Lepas tu boleh ada kad kredit sendiri dan bukan supplementary suami.
Ah bahagianya :)
Tapi bagi yang tidak bekerja, bukanlah bermakna anda tidak bergaya. Anda cuma perlu bijak menyimpan duit yang diberi suami. Anda perlu ada akaun sendiri yang tidak diketahui orang lain nilainya kecuali diri anda dan seorang dua yang anda paling percaya. Duit itu anda mungkin perlukan sekiranya berlaku kecemasan seperti ditinggal suami yang gilakan perempuan lain yang sedang berkursus di bawah jagaannya. Nauzubillahi minzalik..
Tuesday, 13 April 2010
Berjalan kaki juga seperti membawa kereta
Groupies
Observed and analysed
Anda sedang berjalan di pasar malam, tibe2 orang di depan anda berhenti mengejut, anda juga berhenti mengejut hampir2 melanggar dia. Rupa-rupanya orang tersebut tiba2 buat keputusan nak tengok menu di gerai makanan berhampiran. Dan berdiri statik di depan anda, enggan ke tepi. Anda pula yang terpaksa membelok untuk meneruskan perjalanan.
Geram tak bila berlaku begini?
Berjalan juga seperti membawa kereta, kalau tiba2 mahu tengok menu ke, betulkan tali kasut ke, anak anda tiba2 gatal kaki ke, sila ke tepi. Anda menghalang perjalanan. Sila bertolak ansur.
Tapi fikir2 balik, pemandu Malaysia nak belok pun tak bagi signal, inikan nak considerate bila berjalan.
Sekadar mengeluh di tengah hari.
Hari ini saya turun ke kafe E7 pada jam 1 setelah hampir 2 tahun tidak turun ke kafe itu pada jam 1. Punya la ramai manusia. Badan berbau nasi goreng. Rasa mahu pulang ke rumah dan tukar baju.. T___T
Selamat menjamu makan tengah hari semua!
Geram tak bila berlaku begini?
Berjalan juga seperti membawa kereta, kalau tiba2 mahu tengok menu ke, betulkan tali kasut ke, anak anda tiba2 gatal kaki ke, sila ke tepi. Anda menghalang perjalanan. Sila bertolak ansur.
Tapi fikir2 balik, pemandu Malaysia nak belok pun tak bagi signal, inikan nak considerate bila berjalan.
Sekadar mengeluh di tengah hari.
Hari ini saya turun ke kafe E7 pada jam 1 setelah hampir 2 tahun tidak turun ke kafe itu pada jam 1. Punya la ramai manusia. Badan berbau nasi goreng. Rasa mahu pulang ke rumah dan tukar baju.. T___T
Selamat menjamu makan tengah hari semua!
Lebih kurang macam review kot
Groupies
Hungry tummy
Semalam terpaksa, hehehehe, terpaksa ikut Joe pergi Hock Eng di Bangi. Maka, yey, tak perlu masak sebab sampai rumah pasti sudah jam 7.30 lebih.
Rasa mahu makan roti nan. Pergi lah ke kedai Ameer Ali yang dikatakan fames di Bangi ini. Roti nan kosong dia murah 30sen berbanding di P16. Ah, masa tu sudah gembira sebab lebih murah.
Orang ramai, kebanyakannya muka budak2 lelaki hingusan, tak UKM, budak KPTM tak pun budak UniKL. Dalam selitan budak lelaki hingusan itu, terjumpa pula budak Omzy. Hai Omzy.
Masa penungguan ialah 20minit untuk 3 keping roti dan 1 ketul ayam tandoori.
Tempat menunggu haruslah dekat dengan tauke kedai supaya dia sentiasa nampak wajah kami yang kebosanan menunggu makanan yang tidak kunjung tiba.
Sesampai di rumah, didapati roti nya lebih nipis dan tidak gebu. Kuah saderinya, berwarna hijau sehijau2nya. Bila makan memang konfem pening sehingga hari ini. Kuat sangat rasa pudinanya. (Saya tak berapa gemar yang terlalu kuat begitu) Lepas tu terjumpa pula rambut dalam kuah tersebut.. Euuueeeewww.. Ayamnya pula keras, liat dan tawar.
Kesimpulannya, saya lagi suka roti nan P16. Walaupun harga mahal 30sen untuk sekeping roti berbanding dengan Ameer Ali, rotinya gebu, kuahnya saderi nya tak terlalu kuat, lepas tu diberi juga kuah kari dan kuah dal.
Walau bagaimanapun, (echey, ayat surat) jam 4 hingga 7, adalah happy hour. 1 jug air untuk 4 orang berharga RM3 sahaja. Pilihan air yang aku cuma ingat: Sirap dan sirap bandung.
Rasa mahu makan roti nan. Pergi lah ke kedai Ameer Ali yang dikatakan fames di Bangi ini. Roti nan kosong dia murah 30sen berbanding di P16. Ah, masa tu sudah gembira sebab lebih murah.
Orang ramai, kebanyakannya muka budak2 lelaki hingusan, tak UKM, budak KPTM tak pun budak UniKL. Dalam selitan budak lelaki hingusan itu, terjumpa pula budak Omzy. Hai Omzy.
Masa penungguan ialah 20minit untuk 3 keping roti dan 1 ketul ayam tandoori.
Tempat menunggu haruslah dekat dengan tauke kedai supaya dia sentiasa nampak wajah kami yang kebosanan menunggu makanan yang tidak kunjung tiba.
Sesampai di rumah, didapati roti nya lebih nipis dan tidak gebu. Kuah saderinya, berwarna hijau sehijau2nya. Bila makan memang konfem pening sehingga hari ini. Kuat sangat rasa pudinanya. (Saya tak berapa gemar yang terlalu kuat begitu) Lepas tu terjumpa pula rambut dalam kuah tersebut.. Euuueeeewww.. Ayamnya pula keras, liat dan tawar.
Kesimpulannya, saya lagi suka roti nan P16. Walaupun harga mahal 30sen untuk sekeping roti berbanding dengan Ameer Ali, rotinya gebu, kuahnya saderi nya tak terlalu kuat, lepas tu diberi juga kuah kari dan kuah dal.
Walau bagaimanapun, (echey, ayat surat) jam 4 hingga 7, adalah happy hour. 1 jug air untuk 4 orang berharga RM3 sahaja. Pilihan air yang aku cuma ingat: Sirap dan sirap bandung.
Monday, 12 April 2010
Bila yaya bengang
Groupies
From 8 to 5
Saya masuk kerja jam 8, walaupun saya sampai pejabat sebelum jam 7.30, sebarang panggilan telefon sebelum jam 8, tidak akan dilayan.
Boleh tak camtu?
Rasanya macam tak boleh tapi saya cuba sedaya upaya membolehkan.. hehehehe
Boleh tak camtu?
Rasanya macam tak boleh tapi saya cuba sedaya upaya membolehkan.. hehehehe
Friday, 9 April 2010
koo chak!
Sedih2 pun tak guna. Bak kata arwah Din Beramboi, sedih atau menangis tu takkan mengubah apa2 tapi hanya akan membuat orang di sekeliling kita rasa tak best.
Perkara dah lepas, tak boleh nak ubah. Kalau kamu tak suka saya, pindahkanlah saya. Saya juga sudah muak berada di situ. Kerusi saya tu, kalau boleh bercakap, mesti dia cakap, asyik2 b*nt*t pempuan ni, saya mahu b*nt*t pempuan lain pula. heh
******
Ada orang pernah komen, saya ni tak ramah dengan budak. Bukan budak besar, budak bayi-bayian. Ada ke perkataan itu?
Mereka kata, mesti saya tak biasa dengan bayi2. Sebab saya tak pernah dukung anak staf2 di pejabat. Cukup sekadar cubit pipi bayi tersebut dan blah begitu sahaja.
Dulu masa di sekolah, bila cikgu2 membawa anak semasa sukan sekolah atau hari kantin, semua gadis sibuk mendukung anak2 cikgu menunjukkan sifat keibuan yang tiada ternilai.
Asli ke berlakon saya tak tahu. Saya tak berminat. Saya lebih berminat melihat lelaki kesukaan saya beraksi di padang.
Bila di komen begitu, saya cuma bagi senyuman yang paling manis.
Huh, bayi..
Masa saya berumur 7 tahun, seorang bayi lelaki telah muncul dalam hidup saya. Masa tu saya agak bengang dengan kehadirannya kerana dia, ibu tidak dapat hantar saya ke sekolah pada hari pertama saya masuk darjah 1, kerana ibu sedang sarat. Gedik pula menggunakan perkataan ibu.
Pada waktu rehat, ibu bapa bertenggek menyuap makanan kepada anak2 darjah 1 di kantin, sedangkan saya rehat bersendirian makan roti telur penuh bawang besar dengan sos tomato sebab orang taknak kawan dengan saya kerana muka saya tak sama dengan mereka. huhuhu.
Tetapi, lama-kelamaan, saya jatuh cinta pada bayi itu. Saya la peneman ibu menjaga bayi itu waktu malam, menukar lampin, (zaman itu kami pakai lampin kain), bagi minum susu. Bila mandi, saya akan siapkan bajunya, lampinnya.
Bila bayi makin besar, masa ibu bapa perlu keluar tanpa budak itu, saya lah yang menjaganya. Bila dah masuk sekolah, sayalah yang teman dia pergi sekolah. Nasiblar tidak berlaku kejadian dia berak dalam seluar.
Kemudian, bila saya besar sikit, dapat pula anak buah. Dengan pengalaman menjaga bayi yang mantap dulu, menjaga anak buah adalah kacang butir.
Siapa kata saya tak biasa dengan bayi?
Saya cuma tak nak beramah2 dengan bayi orang lain. Tapi kalau bayi itu anak2 buah saya yang ada kaitan dengan saya, saya akan menunjukkan sifat keibuan yang tidak ternilai..
Dan bila anak itu anak sendiri, apetah lagi kan?
Perkara dah lepas, tak boleh nak ubah. Kalau kamu tak suka saya, pindahkanlah saya. Saya juga sudah muak berada di situ. Kerusi saya tu, kalau boleh bercakap, mesti dia cakap, asyik2 b*nt*t pempuan ni, saya mahu b*nt*t pempuan lain pula. heh
******
Ada orang pernah komen, saya ni tak ramah dengan budak. Bukan budak besar, budak bayi-bayian. Ada ke perkataan itu?
Mereka kata, mesti saya tak biasa dengan bayi2. Sebab saya tak pernah dukung anak staf2 di pejabat. Cukup sekadar cubit pipi bayi tersebut dan blah begitu sahaja.
Dulu masa di sekolah, bila cikgu2 membawa anak semasa sukan sekolah atau hari kantin, semua gadis sibuk mendukung anak2 cikgu menunjukkan sifat keibuan yang tiada ternilai.
Asli ke berlakon saya tak tahu. Saya tak berminat. Saya lebih berminat melihat lelaki kesukaan saya beraksi di padang.
Bila di komen begitu, saya cuma bagi senyuman yang paling manis.
Huh, bayi..
Masa saya berumur 7 tahun, seorang bayi lelaki telah muncul dalam hidup saya. Masa tu saya agak bengang dengan kehadirannya kerana dia, ibu tidak dapat hantar saya ke sekolah pada hari pertama saya masuk darjah 1, kerana ibu sedang sarat. Gedik pula menggunakan perkataan ibu.
Pada waktu rehat, ibu bapa bertenggek menyuap makanan kepada anak2 darjah 1 di kantin, sedangkan saya rehat bersendirian makan roti telur penuh bawang besar dengan sos tomato sebab orang taknak kawan dengan saya kerana muka saya tak sama dengan mereka. huhuhu.
Tetapi, lama-kelamaan, saya jatuh cinta pada bayi itu. Saya la peneman ibu menjaga bayi itu waktu malam, menukar lampin, (zaman itu kami pakai lampin kain), bagi minum susu. Bila mandi, saya akan siapkan bajunya, lampinnya.
Bila bayi makin besar, masa ibu bapa perlu keluar tanpa budak itu, saya lah yang menjaganya. Bila dah masuk sekolah, sayalah yang teman dia pergi sekolah. Nasiblar tidak berlaku kejadian dia berak dalam seluar.
Kemudian, bila saya besar sikit, dapat pula anak buah. Dengan pengalaman menjaga bayi yang mantap dulu, menjaga anak buah adalah kacang butir.
Siapa kata saya tak biasa dengan bayi?
Saya cuma tak nak beramah2 dengan bayi orang lain. Tapi kalau bayi itu anak2 buah saya yang ada kaitan dengan saya, saya akan menunjukkan sifat keibuan yang tidak ternilai..
Dan bila anak itu anak sendiri, apetah lagi kan?
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| Hannah, Hariz dan Shaqil |
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| Joe dengan Baby Hanie |
Second quarter
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papaYA
Picture taken from this website. I'm entering the second quarter in 17days. Wow, can't believe I'm that old now. *weep*
Wasiat
Bukan sahaja untuk orang tua yang rasa umurnya tidak panjang atau untuk orang kaya2. Kita yang masih muda (echeh) dan tidak berapa ada harta pun perlu ada wasiat.Dulu saya pernah buat surat wasiat. Diletakkan di bawah bantal.
Dilahirkan dalam keluarga yang ramai adik-beradik memberi saya peluang untuk buat hal sendiri dan dapat menonton televisyen dengan bahagianya tanpa halangan.
Setelah menonton satu rancangan ini, saya dan Sis Yanti pun teringin untuk membuat yang sama. Jadi kami buat surat wasiat kami sendiri hanya boleh dibaca bila kami tiada lagi di dunia ini. Chey, masa ini dah tau ajal itu tak mengenal usia.
Surat wasiat kami ringkas. Hanya 1 untuk keluarga kesayangan. Menceritakan perasaan kami dan barang2 kesayangan kami perlu disimpan dimana bila kami sudah tiada nanti. Dan surat wasiat ini kami renew setiap 1 bulan. Rajin bukan. Nampak sangat saya ini budak malas belajar, suka menonton televisyen dan berimaginasi sahaja.
Saya rasa, semua orang perlu ada surat wasiat. Dituju khas untuk orang2 yang bermakna dalam hidup kita. Seperti dalam cerita P.S. I Love U.
Saya sangat suka cerita itu. Yaya memang suka cerita2 romantik yang ada mati2, menonton sehingga menangis dan hidung tersumbat. Siapa berani sila lar nonton movie Korea Windstruck, Sad Movie atau A Moment to Remember.
Saya mahu kembali membuat surat wasiat saya. Yang mana saya rasa ia juga membuat saya ingat bahawa ajal itu boleh datang bila2 masa. Maka saya perlu menghargai masa yang ada dan dipenuhi dengan perkara yang bermakna dan bekalan akhirat.
Dimulai dengan,
"Dear Abg Pjg, .....
Picture taken from this page.
Wednesday, 7 April 2010
Kenapa perlu cepat
Groupies
2nd stage,
Observed and analysed
Ini dari kaca mata saya, kenapa pasangan yang sudah berkahwin perlu ada anak cepat. Sebab2 sampingan saja.. Kebaikan kepada isteri :)
Bila dah berkahwin, kita akan ada keluarga baru. Keluarga yang kita kurang biasa. Bagi yang susah hendak ramah bila berjumpa saudara mara suami hanya beberapa kali setahun, kadang2 memang kebuntuan nak cerita apa.
Jadi, pada masa inilah kita perlukan sesuatu subjek untuk bercerita atau sebagai distraction.
Mangsanya ialah anak.
Selalunya saya tengok, lagi ramai anak, lagi banyak topik boleh cerita.
Anak saya suka itu.... anak saya suka ini ......
Saya beli baju anak di sini, anak saya minum susu itu sebab.....
Semalam dia lompat katil, jatuh, dah bawa pergi jumpa doktor, doktor cakap ini.....
Tengok? Betul tak?
Lagi best, bile ade kenduri ke bagai, ada anak kecil, kita akan dikecualikan untuk membuat persiapan kerana perlu jaga anak. Wahh, heaven :) (Tengok ini adalah contoh isteri yang dibesarkan dengan perkataan catering selepas perkataan kenduri)
Bila anak sudah dewasa, kita juga dah jadi lebih matang dan kemakcik2an. Tak perlu lagi anak sebagai topik cerita. Masa ini, akan keluar lah soalan seperti seperti Haritu SPM, anak awak dapat berapa A?
Pffffttt
Bila dah berkahwin, kita akan ada keluarga baru. Keluarga yang kita kurang biasa. Bagi yang susah hendak ramah bila berjumpa saudara mara suami hanya beberapa kali setahun, kadang2 memang kebuntuan nak cerita apa.
Jadi, pada masa inilah kita perlukan sesuatu subjek untuk bercerita atau sebagai distraction.
Mangsanya ialah anak.
Selalunya saya tengok, lagi ramai anak, lagi banyak topik boleh cerita.
Anak saya suka itu.... anak saya suka ini ......
Saya beli baju anak di sini, anak saya minum susu itu sebab.....
Semalam dia lompat katil, jatuh, dah bawa pergi jumpa doktor, doktor cakap ini.....
Tengok? Betul tak?
Lagi best, bile ade kenduri ke bagai, ada anak kecil, kita akan dikecualikan untuk membuat persiapan kerana perlu jaga anak. Wahh, heaven :) (Tengok ini adalah contoh isteri yang dibesarkan dengan perkataan catering selepas perkataan kenduri)
Bila anak sudah dewasa, kita juga dah jadi lebih matang dan kemakcik2an. Tak perlu lagi anak sebagai topik cerita. Masa ini, akan keluar lah soalan seperti seperti Haritu SPM, anak awak dapat berapa A?
Pffffttt
8 itu nombor untung
Groupies
2nd stage,
From 8 to 5,
Observed and analysed
Ada apa pada nombor? Takde ape. Tapi ma saya pesan, jika mahu beli kereta baru, jangan ambil no plat yang ada no.4. Bukan kerana kepercayaan yang no.4 itu bermaksud mati, tapi sebab nanti susah nak jual kepada golongan yang mempercayai bahawa no.4 itu nombor malang.
Setiap aset yang kita beli adalah investment walaupun kereta itu suatu liabiliti.
Owh, sudah lama tak gune perkataan liabiliti. Terakhir belajar pasal liabiliti adalah masa subjek Kemahiran Hidup tingkatan 3.
Anyway, selamat Ulangbulan ke8 kepada kami. Masih tiada hasil. Sudah mula risau. Dan juga rase jeles kepada rakan sepejabat yang baru mendirikan rumah tangga Januari lalu sudah mula wekwek di pejabat.
Pertama, saya salahkan pil horsetail yang saya ambil tu. hehehe
Kedua, mungkin kerana stress. Stress kerja dan juga stress lain2.
Geng2 ibu sudah mula cerita yang takut2 pada saya. Salah satunya, mungkin kejadian accident 2tahun lepas telah melemahkan rahim saya untuk proses penempelan. Perlu pergi urut segera kata mereka.
Baik!
Harapan untuk menjadi ibu pada usia 26 hancur berkecai. Jika ada rezeki, diharap dapat menjadi ibu pada usia 27. Sama usia kakak ke2 dan ke3 saya menjadi ibu.
Ma pula akan bermastautin di Leeds menjaga Hannah dan Haris sehingga bulan Ramadhan. Waaaa, saya akan merindui belaian kasih ibu selama 5 bulan. Tidak sempat menyambut ulangtahun saya yang ke 26, 26 April ini bersama ibu tercinta. T_______T Ma, saya mahu hadiah mahal dari UK tau ;)
Minggu lepas, selesai sudah AGM KESKEB bahagian saya. Lega bila dapat lepaskan jawatan. Tahun lepas, aktiviti Biro Kebajikan dan Sosial agak terbengkalai sehingga tumbuh lalang2 setinggi pinggang. Menanggung kerja 3 kali selama 8 bulan antara puncanya. Echeh, alasan.

Geng AJK dilantik kebanyakannya dari staf sokongan. Dan ketua biro ehem lah yang paling aktif setakat ini. Tak sampai 4hari bekerja sejak AGM, semalam sudah ada penjualan barang. Oooo, baru tau kenapa kamu begitu terdesak mahupun jawatan itu. Rupenya sudah tidak sabar berniaga di atas lesen KESKEB.
Tapi minta maaf lah, pegawai di bilik 3 dari depan ni susah betul mahu beli barang2 dijual oleh staf. Bukan tidak mahu menyokong, tapi saya rasakan harganya melambung2 tinggi. Yang mana saya boleh beli dengan harga jauh lebih murah di luar.
Dan 1 lagi, sila bagi sampel semasa penjualan barang makan. Kalau sedap, memang mudah mendapat sambutan.
*****
Posmen dan kerani posmen akan dapat kenaikan gaji. Urusan pos surat juga sudah pasti akan naik. It's about time. Rasenye sejak saya tahu menulis surat dan mengepos surat memang 30sen lah harga setem. Nasib baik dah kahwin. Kalau tak, hantar 1 kad kahwin harga setem 60sen, dah sama harga dengan kad T______T
Setiap aset yang kita beli adalah investment walaupun kereta itu suatu liabiliti.
Owh, sudah lama tak gune perkataan liabiliti. Terakhir belajar pasal liabiliti adalah masa subjek Kemahiran Hidup tingkatan 3.
Anyway, selamat Ulangbulan ke8 kepada kami. Masih tiada hasil. Sudah mula risau. Dan juga rase jeles kepada rakan sepejabat yang baru mendirikan rumah tangga Januari lalu sudah mula wekwek di pejabat.
Pertama, saya salahkan pil horsetail yang saya ambil tu. hehehe
Kedua, mungkin kerana stress. Stress kerja dan juga stress lain2.
Geng2 ibu sudah mula cerita yang takut2 pada saya. Salah satunya, mungkin kejadian accident 2tahun lepas telah melemahkan rahim saya untuk proses penempelan. Perlu pergi urut segera kata mereka.
Baik!
Harapan untuk menjadi ibu pada usia 26 hancur berkecai. Jika ada rezeki, diharap dapat menjadi ibu pada usia 27. Sama usia kakak ke2 dan ke3 saya menjadi ibu.
Ma pula akan bermastautin di Leeds menjaga Hannah dan Haris sehingga bulan Ramadhan. Waaaa, saya akan merindui belaian kasih ibu selama 5 bulan. Tidak sempat menyambut ulangtahun saya yang ke 26, 26 April ini bersama ibu tercinta. T_______T Ma, saya mahu hadiah mahal dari UK tau ;)
Minggu lepas, selesai sudah AGM KESKEB bahagian saya. Lega bila dapat lepaskan jawatan. Tahun lepas, aktiviti Biro Kebajikan dan Sosial agak terbengkalai sehingga tumbuh lalang2 setinggi pinggang. Menanggung kerja 3 kali selama 8 bulan antara puncanya. Echeh, alasan.

Gambar hiasan
Geng AJK dilantik kebanyakannya dari staf sokongan. Dan ketua biro ehem lah yang paling aktif setakat ini. Tak sampai 4hari bekerja sejak AGM, semalam sudah ada penjualan barang. Oooo, baru tau kenapa kamu begitu terdesak mahupun jawatan itu. Rupenya sudah tidak sabar berniaga di atas lesen KESKEB.
Tapi minta maaf lah, pegawai di bilik 3 dari depan ni susah betul mahu beli barang2 dijual oleh staf. Bukan tidak mahu menyokong, tapi saya rasakan harganya melambung2 tinggi. Yang mana saya boleh beli dengan harga jauh lebih murah di luar.
Dan 1 lagi, sila bagi sampel semasa penjualan barang makan. Kalau sedap, memang mudah mendapat sambutan.
*****
Posmen dan kerani posmen akan dapat kenaikan gaji. Urusan pos surat juga sudah pasti akan naik. It's about time. Rasenye sejak saya tahu menulis surat dan mengepos surat memang 30sen lah harga setem. Nasib baik dah kahwin. Kalau tak, hantar 1 kad kahwin harga setem 60sen, dah sama harga dengan kad T______T
Friday, 2 April 2010
Review - Neutrogena Hydro Boost Clear Lotion
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I've been using variety brand of moisturisers (which I can afford with my monthly pay) for my extremely oily, acne prone skin. None is suitable, mostly gave me that shiny effect after 2 hours. Until I tried this one.
It acts as toner and moisturiser.
Wet cotton ball with this clear lotion and gently smooth over face. (I'm not good in writing review.) I've been using it for almost 3 weeks. I just love how it quickly absorb into the skin and moisturise my skin.
It has a very soft smell that wears off after a few minutes.
For those who have the same problem as I am (and cant afford to buy the expensive brand), this may be a product worth trying. Bought it at RM25 (if I'm not mistaken) for 150ml.
It acts as toner and moisturiser.Wet cotton ball with this clear lotion and gently smooth over face. (I'm not good in writing review.) I've been using it for almost 3 weeks. I just love how it quickly absorb into the skin and moisturise my skin.
It has a very soft smell that wears off after a few minutes.
For those who have the same problem as I am (and cant afford to buy the expensive brand), this may be a product worth trying. Bought it at RM25 (if I'm not mistaken) for 150ml.
Wednesday, 31 March 2010
Must read
Groupies
El O Vee Eee,
I know all their secrets
I had tears reading this.. Repost from my sister's friend Facebook notes
BEING A MOTHER....
After 17 years of marriage, my wife wanted me to take another woman out to dinner and a movie. She said, 'I love you, but I know this other woman loves you and would love to spend some time with you.'
The other woman that my wife wanted me to visit was my MOTHER, who has been alone for 20 years, but the demands of my work and my two boys had made it possible to visit her only occasionally.
That night I called to invite her to go out for dinner and a movie.
'What's wrong, aren't you well,' she asked?
My mother is the type of woman who suspects that a late night call or a surprise invitation is a sign of bad news.
'I thought it would be pleasant to spend some time with you,' I responded. 'Just the two of us.' She thought about it for a moment, and then said, 'I would like that very much..'
That Friday after work, as I drove over to pick her up I was a bit nervous. When I arrived at her house, I noticed that she, too, seemed to be nervous about our date. She waited in the door. She had curled her hair and was wearing the dress that she had worn to celebrate her last birthday on November 19th.
She smiled from a face that was as radiant as an angel's. 'I told my friends that I was going to go out with my son, and they were impressed,' she said, as she got into that new white van. 'They can't wait to hear about our date'.
We went to a restaurant that, although not elegant, was very nice and cozy. My mother took my arm as if she were the First Lady. After we sat down, I had to read the menu. Her eyes could only read large print. Half way through the entries, I lifted my eyes and saw Mom sitting there staring at me. A nostalgic smile was on her lips. 'It was I who used to have to read the menu when you were small,' she said. 'Then it's time that you relax and let me return the favor,' I responded.
During the dinner, we had an agreeable conversation- -nothing extraordinary but catching up on recent events of each other's life. We talked so much that we missed the movie.
As we arrived at her house later, she said, 'I'll go out with you again, but only if you let me invite you.' I agreed.
'How was your dinner date ?' asked my wife when I got home.
'Very nice. Much more so than I could have imagineed,' I answered.
A few days later, my mother died of a massive heart attack. It happened so suddenly that I didn't have a chance to do anything for her.
Some time later, I received an envelope with a copy of a restaurant receipt from the same place mother and I had dined. An attached note said:
'I paid this bill in advance. I wasn't sure that I could be there; but nevertheless, I paid for two plates - one for you and the other for your wife. You will never know what that night meant for me. I love you, son..'
At that moment, I understood the importance of saying in time: 'I LOVE YOU' and to give our loved ones the time that they deserve.. Nothing in life is more important than your family. Give them the time they deserve, because these things cannot be put off till 'some other time.'
SOMEBODY said it takes about six weeks to get back to normal after you've had a baby..... SOMEBODY doesn't know that once you're a mother, 'normal' is history.
SOMEBODY said you learn how to be a mother by instinct... SOMEBODY never took a three-year-old shopping.
SOMEBODY said being a mother is boring.... SOMEBODY never rode in a car driven by a teenager with a driver's permit.
SOMEBODY said if you're a 'good' mother, your child will 'turn out good'.... SOMEBODY thinks a child comes with directions and a guarantee.
SOMEBODY said you don't need an education to be a mother.... SOMEBODY never helped a fourth grader with his math.
SOMEBODY said you can't love the second child as much as you love the first.... SOMEBODY doesn't have two children.
SOMEBODY said the hardest part of being a mother is labor and delivery.... SOMEBODY never watched her 'baby' get on the bus for the first day of kindergarten or on a plane headed for military 'boot camp.'
SOMEBODY said a mother can stop worrying after her child gets married.... SOMEBODY doesn't know that marriage adds a new son or daughter-in-law to a mother's heartstrings.
SOMEBODY said a mother's job is done when her last child leaves home...... SOMEBODY never had grandchildren.
SOMEBODY said your mother knows you love her, so you don't need to tell her.... SOMEBODY isn't a mother.
Pass this along to all the 'mothers' in your life and to everyone who ever had a mother. This isn't just about being a mother; it's about appreciating the people in your life while you have them....no matter who that person is.
BEING A MOTHER....
After 17 years of marriage, my wife wanted me to take another woman out to dinner and a movie. She said, 'I love you, but I know this other woman loves you and would love to spend some time with you.'
The other woman that my wife wanted me to visit was my MOTHER, who has been alone for 20 years, but the demands of my work and my two boys had made it possible to visit her only occasionally.
That night I called to invite her to go out for dinner and a movie.
'What's wrong, aren't you well,' she asked?
My mother is the type of woman who suspects that a late night call or a surprise invitation is a sign of bad news.
'I thought it would be pleasant to spend some time with you,' I responded. 'Just the two of us.' She thought about it for a moment, and then said, 'I would like that very much..'
That Friday after work, as I drove over to pick her up I was a bit nervous. When I arrived at her house, I noticed that she, too, seemed to be nervous about our date. She waited in the door. She had curled her hair and was wearing the dress that she had worn to celebrate her last birthday on November 19th.
She smiled from a face that was as radiant as an angel's. 'I told my friends that I was going to go out with my son, and they were impressed,' she said, as she got into that new white van. 'They can't wait to hear about our date'.
We went to a restaurant that, although not elegant, was very nice and cozy. My mother took my arm as if she were the First Lady. After we sat down, I had to read the menu. Her eyes could only read large print. Half way through the entries, I lifted my eyes and saw Mom sitting there staring at me. A nostalgic smile was on her lips. 'It was I who used to have to read the menu when you were small,' she said. 'Then it's time that you relax and let me return the favor,' I responded.
During the dinner, we had an agreeable conversation- -nothing extraordinary but catching up on recent events of each other's life. We talked so much that we missed the movie.
As we arrived at her house later, she said, 'I'll go out with you again, but only if you let me invite you.' I agreed.
'How was your dinner date ?' asked my wife when I got home.
'Very nice. Much more so than I could have imagineed,' I answered.
A few days later, my mother died of a massive heart attack. It happened so suddenly that I didn't have a chance to do anything for her.
Some time later, I received an envelope with a copy of a restaurant receipt from the same place mother and I had dined. An attached note said:
'I paid this bill in advance. I wasn't sure that I could be there; but nevertheless, I paid for two plates - one for you and the other for your wife. You will never know what that night meant for me. I love you, son..'
At that moment, I understood the importance of saying in time: 'I LOVE YOU' and to give our loved ones the time that they deserve.. Nothing in life is more important than your family. Give them the time they deserve, because these things cannot be put off till 'some other time.'
SOMEBODY said it takes about six weeks to get back to normal after you've had a baby..... SOMEBODY doesn't know that once you're a mother, 'normal' is history.
SOMEBODY said you learn how to be a mother by instinct... SOMEBODY never took a three-year-old shopping.
SOMEBODY said being a mother is boring.... SOMEBODY never rode in a car driven by a teenager with a driver's permit.
SOMEBODY said if you're a 'good' mother, your child will 'turn out good'.... SOMEBODY thinks a child comes with directions and a guarantee.
SOMEBODY said you don't need an education to be a mother.... SOMEBODY never helped a fourth grader with his math.
SOMEBODY said you can't love the second child as much as you love the first.... SOMEBODY doesn't have two children.
SOMEBODY said the hardest part of being a mother is labor and delivery.... SOMEBODY never watched her 'baby' get on the bus for the first day of kindergarten or on a plane headed for military 'boot camp.'
SOMEBODY said a mother can stop worrying after her child gets married.... SOMEBODY doesn't know that marriage adds a new son or daughter-in-law to a mother's heartstrings.
SOMEBODY said a mother's job is done when her last child leaves home...... SOMEBODY never had grandchildren.
SOMEBODY said your mother knows you love her, so you don't need to tell her.... SOMEBODY isn't a mother.
Pass this along to all the 'mothers' in your life and to everyone who ever had a mother. This isn't just about being a mother; it's about appreciating the people in your life while you have them....no matter who that person is.
Ma, I love u so much..
Mari main click2..
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Siapa nak kira ideal weight dia, click sini.
Siapa malas nak kira sendiri pounds ke kilograms, click sini.
Tak tahu berapa tinggi anda? Tak dapat nak menolong, sila pergi ke pusat beli-belah, bayar 50sen pada mesin lampu2 yang ukur tinggi dan berat tu.
Nak kira lemak, click pula sini.
Kesimpulannya saya ni tidak lar gemuk. Dah tau dah lame dulu. BMI saya normal. (Yang tak normal tu suami saya. heh. Underweight yang melampau ;) Oh, mau kira BMI pula? Click la sini.
Puas sudah main click2?
Siapa malas nak kira sendiri pounds ke kilograms, click sini.
Tak tahu berapa tinggi anda? Tak dapat nak menolong, sila pergi ke pusat beli-belah, bayar 50sen pada mesin lampu2 yang ukur tinggi dan berat tu.
Nak kira lemak, click pula sini.
Kesimpulannya saya ni tidak lar gemuk. Dah tau dah lame dulu. BMI saya normal. (Yang tak normal tu suami saya. heh. Underweight yang melampau ;) Oh, mau kira BMI pula? Click la sini.
Puas sudah main click2?
Horsetail herbs
I suffered major hair loss since I started working. Last year, after DPA, I consulted our regular pharmacist which supplement is good for hair growth.
She recommended me horsetail herb, to be taken with Revicon multivitamin.
It works. Less hair loss and more baby hair growing.
So, I continued taking the same supplement until now. Little that I know that horsetail herb is not recommended for women who are planning to get pregnant or for those who are pregnant and breastfeeding.
T_________T
(Ape ni budak nutrition pun tak tau.)
I have not practised nutrition for almost 4 years. Only debris of nutrition facts remain intact in my head. And science of food keeps updating everyday.
For more herbs to avoid during pregnancy or planning to get pregnant and breastfeeding, click here. And here's some fact on med and food to be avoided when trying to get pregnant.
For more info, just google it in the internet, jangan malas :p
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Selain daripada amalan2 sebagai persediaan untuk hamil, perlu juga persediaan dari segi diri sendiri. Amalan2 wajib mesti ditingkatkan. Bayangkanlah kalau nak jadi ibu atau bapa tapi perangai diri sendiri pun kelam kelibut. Solat ikut suka. Pergi kerja, mengulat. Dengan perangai begini nak mendidik seorang manusia lain?
Jadi, saya berdoa, sekiranya Allah rasa kami sudah bersedia untuk menjadi ibubapa, kurniakanlah kami zuriat. Dan sekiranya belum tiba masanya, kami akan sentiasa berusaha supaya menjadi umat yang terbaik.
Saya sentiasa teringat kisah di zaman Nabi pasal seorang gembala kambing yang miskin ni. Tak pernah dengar? Meh saya cerita secara ringkas. Kalau silap, sila betulkan.
Gembala kambing ni miskin, kambingnya sikit. Tapi gembala ini solat jemaahnya tak pernah tinggal. Hidupnya cukup2 makan, tidak mewah tetapi sangat taat kepada perintah Allah. Setiap hari, dia akan minta supaya dia jadi kaya. Maka Allah pun perkenankan doanya.
Kambingnya pun makin banyak dan dia pun semakin sibuk uruskan kambing2nya. Mula2, dia semakin kurang berjemaah, lepas tu tak berjemaah langsung dan akhirnya dia tidak solat pula. Kesudahannya, saya tak ingat. Sila sambung bagi yang tau :p
Apa yang ingin saya katakan di sini, pasti ada sebab Allah tidak beri kita sesuatu.
Kenapa tak beri saya suami jutawan? Mungkin nanti saya berhenti berkhidmat untuk kerajaan dan menghabiskan waktu senggang di salon kecantikan bergosip. Kerja itu kan satu ibadat. Dah kurang pahala saya dan bertambah pula dosa mengumpat.
Kenapa tak bagi saya peha kurus seperti model2 walaupun telah bersenam secara giler dulu? Mungkin nanti saya pakai tight jeans dan baju pendek yang nampak susuk tubuh sebab nampak macam cantik je pakai macam tu. (Heh. sempat lagi tu.)
Contoh...
Jadi, kurangkanlah soalan kenapa Allah tidak perkenankan doa anda. Pasti ada sebabnya, kan? Allah knows best :)
She recommended me horsetail herb, to be taken with Revicon multivitamin.
It works. Less hair loss and more baby hair growing.
So, I continued taking the same supplement until now. Little that I know that horsetail herb is not recommended for women who are planning to get pregnant or for those who are pregnant and breastfeeding.
T_________T
(Ape ni budak nutrition pun tak tau.)
I have not practised nutrition for almost 4 years. Only debris of nutrition facts remain intact in my head. And science of food keeps updating everyday.
For more herbs to avoid during pregnancy or planning to get pregnant and breastfeeding, click here. And here's some fact on med and food to be avoided when trying to get pregnant.
For more info, just google it in the internet, jangan malas :p
*********
Selain daripada amalan2 sebagai persediaan untuk hamil, perlu juga persediaan dari segi diri sendiri. Amalan2 wajib mesti ditingkatkan. Bayangkanlah kalau nak jadi ibu atau bapa tapi perangai diri sendiri pun kelam kelibut. Solat ikut suka. Pergi kerja, mengulat. Dengan perangai begini nak mendidik seorang manusia lain?
Jadi, saya berdoa, sekiranya Allah rasa kami sudah bersedia untuk menjadi ibubapa, kurniakanlah kami zuriat. Dan sekiranya belum tiba masanya, kami akan sentiasa berusaha supaya menjadi umat yang terbaik.
Saya sentiasa teringat kisah di zaman Nabi pasal seorang gembala kambing yang miskin ni. Tak pernah dengar? Meh saya cerita secara ringkas. Kalau silap, sila betulkan.
Gembala kambing ni miskin, kambingnya sikit. Tapi gembala ini solat jemaahnya tak pernah tinggal. Hidupnya cukup2 makan, tidak mewah tetapi sangat taat kepada perintah Allah. Setiap hari, dia akan minta supaya dia jadi kaya. Maka Allah pun perkenankan doanya.
Kambingnya pun makin banyak dan dia pun semakin sibuk uruskan kambing2nya. Mula2, dia semakin kurang berjemaah, lepas tu tak berjemaah langsung dan akhirnya dia tidak solat pula. Kesudahannya, saya tak ingat. Sila sambung bagi yang tau :p
Apa yang ingin saya katakan di sini, pasti ada sebab Allah tidak beri kita sesuatu.
Kenapa tak beri saya suami jutawan? Mungkin nanti saya berhenti berkhidmat untuk kerajaan dan menghabiskan waktu senggang di salon kecantikan bergosip. Kerja itu kan satu ibadat. Dah kurang pahala saya dan bertambah pula dosa mengumpat.
Kenapa tak bagi saya peha kurus seperti model2 walaupun telah bersenam secara giler dulu? Mungkin nanti saya pakai tight jeans dan baju pendek yang nampak susuk tubuh sebab nampak macam cantik je pakai macam tu. (Heh. sempat lagi tu.)
Contoh...
Jadi, kurangkanlah soalan kenapa Allah tidak perkenankan doa anda. Pasti ada sebabnya, kan? Allah knows best :)
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