~Angelic Celestial M~

Sofiah's 1 Month

2010-08-25T11:22:00.010+08:00

This is actually a really late post, coz i don't have the time to blog, as much as before. Right now, Sofiah is actually 1 month & 3 weeks, but i just wanna do a post up for her, coz she has pass the 1 month mark.

She's been growing really rapidly, from her smile, to kicking her legs and moving her limbs, and now she's even responding whenever we talk to her (that is if she's in the mood to play & talk).

The first month, was pretty exhausting, as i would need to feed her every 2 hours. On her 5th day, when the nurses from the clinic came to check on her, they notice that she had Jaundice.That was when the hubby and i had to take her to the clinic to check her Jaundice count. It was pretty high, but not too serious to be admitted yet.

On the 10th day, we tried to feed her with formula milk, but i guess she doesn't agree with it, coz she vomited out the whole thing. After 2 hours, i breast feed her and notice she vomited again, as parents we got a lil worried and brought her to GH. Both Sofiah and i had to be admitted for 2 days. She was put under the UV light for a few hours, which she didn't like at all. The next morning, after her bath, the nurses will take the weight of the baby, that was when i notice her weight dropped a little. The specialist insisted that we stay another day, coz she was only 11 days old, and her weight dropped a little.

So the hubby had to go to and fro, from home to the hospital and i know it was quite exhausting for him. Thankfully her jaundice level dropped and she gained a few kg, that was the green light for us to discharge.

A baby's health is always a concern to the parents, for they are very fragile beings that are easy to get sick. While i was in the ward, i notice this baby was in a huge incubator, i asked the mum... and i got to know that the baby boy is only 25 days old, and his in the incubator b'coz he was infected with chest cold from his big brother (who happens to be 3). And it's such a pity, coz you can't actually carry your baby in your arms... so parents out there, just beware with all the lil sickness that is going around. Something that is so small to us, could be a big thing for our lil one.

Grandma with her

~salam~

The Arrival of Sofiah Zakirah Fong

2010-07-08T16:42:00.005+08:00

Salam,

I'm sure as most of you would know, my lil daughter was delivered on 02/07/2010 @ Hospital Kuala Lumpur.

The whole event begin, when i was about to go to sleep at about 2 something in the morning. Earlier, i was joking with my hubby that there's only 10 days more for him to sleep on the bed, after that he would need to sleep on the floor, coz i was going to co-share with my lil one.

At 2.30am, i felt a hard 'thud' inside the womb, and begin to get worried... i begin to tap my tummy, in order to get a response from baby, but she only moved a little. Than i decided to sit upright, that was when i felt a slight gush of liquid. Got up the bed, and notice it was a clear liquid, later on, water and a lil blood started flowing bit by bit. That was when i realise, my water had broke. The hubby, immediately got ready, took our emergency bag along with the pink book. Woke up my mom-in-law, got some towels to sit on (so that i don't wet the car seat) and 3 of us headed to the hospital.

Reached the hospital at about 2.50am, and had to immediately register myself. Did a quick urine test and a vaginal examination and found out that my cervix has dilated 2cm. When i reached the ward, i was instructed to go into a room and was strap on with a monitor, that monitors my contractions and baby's heart beat. By than i was already having light contractions, every 10 minutes.

After going through the test for almost 15 minutes, i headed straight to bed and rest for a while. Called mom and informed her about the whole situation, by than hubby was already heading home with mom-in-law (coz ppl used to say the 1st child might take a longer time to deliver).

Anyway, the pain was getting more intense and more frequent. That was when the sis-in-law called (which was approximately about 6 something in the morning), and she advised if i was having frequent, heavy contractions, i should go inform the nurse, rather than wait for them to come and check me, coz if i don't, i might end up delivering on my own bed.

So, i headed straight to the counter and informed the nurse in charged and she told me to go back into the room for a vaginal examination. This time she said my cervix could have dilated to 5-6cm, she called a doctor and he confirmed it. I was immediately instructed to get baby's clothes and lay down on the bed, so that i could be pushed to the labor room. Alhamdullilah, i went for antenatal class, so i was able to imply the breathing techniques through out the whole ordeal.

Was at the labor room at about 7am in the morning, called the hubby earlier to inform him on my updates, and he immediately left home for the hospital. (HKL actually allows husbands to be with their wife's in the labor room). By 7.30am, i was having very strong contractions, and informed the doctor that i couldn't stand the pain, that was when she did another vaginal examination and informed me that my cervix has already dilated to 8cm. Quickly, gave a call to hubby to check his where abouts, and at that moment he was stuck in a jam in Sentul.

Through out the period from 2.30am till the labor room, i was busy doing 'zikir' (praising Allah s.w.t) and also reciting the 4 Kuls (Surah Al-Ikhlas, An-Nas, Al-Falaq & Al-Kafiroon) and also Ayatul Kursi (Prayer for Protection). Was mentally telling the baby to hold on, till the hubby comes, and i'm happy that he manage to arrive on time. While waiting for his arrival, i was asking the doctor whether i could have some pain relief, and b'coz i was dilating at a high speed, the only pain relief they could give me was Morphine Gas, coz it was to late for Epidural (it doesn't work if the cervix has dilated more than 5-6cm). The room was basically cold and i requested for a blanket to keep me warm.

A few minutes after hubby arrived, i begin to feel the urge of going to toilet and passing motion. Guess what that's the cue that it was time for me to go through labor. By than, the room was slowly filled with 2 doctors, and i think 8 maidens. They were basically what you call your cheer leading team. They were cheering, along with the hubby, so that i'll be motivated to push the baby. The first two tries, i did the technique wrongly, coz it seems i was pushing using my face, rather than my abdomen. So i tried the technique they instructed me, which was basically taking in deep air and push with the abdomen, and in between taking little, little breaths (this should be done, whenever i feel that the contraction was about to come).

In total, the feeling of pushing the baby, was basically as though your having constipation and your trying to shit really badly. Before that, i do have to note, that i told hubby to level up the bed (as told during the antenatal class), so that my body was positioned at a level of 45 degrees and my both hands was able to grab my ankles. Was pushing and pushing till i started sweating, and the hubby got a wet tissue to wipe my sweat of my forehead. In the middle of the delivery, the maidens actually told the hubby that the head is appearing at the entrance, and he confirmed it, one of them than asked me, whether i would like to touch and feel it, and when i did, my eyes was totally in shocked. That motivated me even more to deliver her as soon as possible.

After going through an ordeal of almost 45 minutes - 1 hour, the lil one was delivered. She was then showed to the hubby and was asked "Look carefully is it a boy or a girl?" asked the maiden and b'coz he was such in a daze with the whole situation he said "It's a boy" (this was b'coz when we went for our monthly checkup and ultra scan, we thought we saw testicles, but i guess sometimes it maybe wrong). "Look carefully, it's a girl" said the maiden... i was in total awe to, coz i thought it was a boy, till i saw my lil ones private part. She was than put on my chest, that was when i notice that my lil girl had really thick hair and her shoulders including her back was covered with hair. Her body was a lil blue, but i didn't know why, till later on at nite, when the hubby told me that the un-bilical cord was actually strap around her neck, and the nurses removed it.

She was than taken to be freshen up, while i had to recite the Salawat Nabi coz they were going to remove my placenta. At that moment, i had the total relief that everything was done, and i was pretty exhausted with the whole event. Next process, was they had to make sure that my womb is totally clean from any blood clot, after that, they had to stitch me up, coz they did an episiotomy (which basically means, they do a lil cut so that the baby's head is able to pass through the vagina. The whole process took an additional hour or so.

Once complete, a nurse brought the lil one to me, and told me to start breast feeding. After 5 minute or so, another nurse return, to inform me that they'll be transferring me back to the ward. By the time i was pushed back to the ward, it was almost 10 something in the morning. I was resting on my bed, while baby was in her bassinet. The hubby was around for a while, till a police officer came to inform him that he can't stay too long. He basically had to wait downstairs till it was visiting hours.

Alhamdullilah to Allah s.w.t for answering my prayers, i've always asked from him, to make the delivery easy and safe for me, and i'm glad the prayer was answered. I can't thank him enough, for making it easy for me. There are people out there who normally go through pain for almost more than 24 hours, and sometimes they end up loosing their energy, coz they have to endure the constant pain caused by the contractions.

For those who are expectant mothers or fathers, i wish you all good luck and may Allah s.w.t have mercy upon the two of you, and insyallah everything goes well. For others who are in the midst of planning to have a child, i can never explain to you, the joy of being one, to be able to bear your child for 9 months and than being able to hold them at last in your arms, is just a feeling that nothing can compare. So let us give thanks & praise to Allah s.w.t for blessing us with a wonderful bundle of joy. Amin...

~salam~

Braxton Hicks

2010-07-01T02:43:00.005+08:00

Salam,

I'm sure most of you, who have not gone through pregnancy yourself, would not understand the term Braxton Hicks. Basically Braxton Hicks is a term used, for false alarm... more like fake contractions. It basically helps the body to prepare for the arrival of the baby.

Anyway's that's just some information for u guys out there. Well, today i've realised that i've been experiencing my womb 'hardening'... basically your whole tummy feels like it's harden for a few minutes, than it goes off... but it's not a very pleasing feeling. I'm not sure whether i should categorize it, as whether i'm experiencing Braxton Hicks.. but insyallah when i go to the Government Clinic tomorrow, i may get a better picture from the nurses there.

By the way, baby's due date is only less than 2 weeks away, if i were to say that i'm not nervous or worried, than i'm absolutely lying. But the fact is i am, but i'm trying to distract myself from thinking that way, coz it's not helping at all.

Had a chat with one of my college mates the other day 'Tiesha', and she had her baby boy last December, and his teething now, which is so cute to know that his progressing so well and she's being such a wonderful mom. Well, she's been really helpful with me and my pregnancy, constantly giving me advice and tips, and when i told her that i was nervous and anxious. She immediately told me not to think that way constantly, coz afraid that baby might 'poop' while his still in the womb, which is not a good thing, since it's suppose to be their first 'poop' out in the new world.

So, i'm hope-ing for the best... i'm constantly reminding myself that i should not worry and i should just leave it to Allah s.w.t, coz he is the best of all planners, and he knows what's best for us.

Hubby, got a little anxious when i told him how i've been feeling today, and this 'hardening' thing did happen just now, a few hours after dinner. I told him to use his hands to feel the womb all 'hardened' and he got a lil panicked, and was asking whether should he call the doctor, and i said it won't be necessary, since the only symptoms that we should have before heading straight to the hospital is, when u have a 'show' (basically blood stains), water bag burst, and lastly contractions...

So i hope and pray everything will go well and smoothly.... till than

~salam~

Happy Fathers Day!!!

2010-06-21T02:43:00.005+08:00

Salam,

As we all are aware today is the day we commemorate Father's Day. So, since the baby is still in my womb, i'm not sure whether the hubby is qualified to hear the wish from me, but i just did so, so that he doesn't feel so left out... ^_^.

Anyway, since nobody informed me, that there was going to be a lunch family gathering on my side of the family... yup was totally left out, but that's ok, coz i had other errands to do today, which was pretty exhausting. Decided not to call or sms my dad and wish him, since i feel that a personal gesture, face to face is more mutual. Anyway, before heading over to my parents place, we stop by Watson and got a box of Ferrero Rocher for Dad... (just like the one below)

Called mom, and she mentioned that dad was out. Thankfully 15 minutes after we reached my parents house, dad came back, wished him, and gave him the box of chocolates.

By 6 something we were heading home, coz we were suppose to go out for dinner, since Father's Day coincides with Koko's (brother-in-law) birthday. We had to crack our heads, since there's change with the venue, and decided to head to Old Town White Coffee, which was situated nearby TESCO Selayang.

The food was superb, it was even reasonable with the amount of food and drinks we ordered, though they were just drinking water, not forgetting ice cream for Farhana (the niece) as usual. Lil niece, Zareen was just sleeping through out the dinner, which was pretty interesthing, since she does occasional wakes up if the place is too noisy, but i guess due to the atmosphere, with the weather not being too hot or too cold, and the lights were deemed, plus they were playing light music for the background, i guess that's why she was so sound asleep.

All and all it was a great day, ended the night playing with lil niece, she's trying to 'koo' and talk now, whenever u talk to her, which is really cute. Can't wait for my lil son to arrive, his been pretty naughty lately, especially when i stay up to late in the wee hours of the morning. He will jab me at the oddest place anyone can think, even the bone areas, so sometimes it's not that comfortable, and at other times, it's kinda painful. Though we're not doing anything, and the baby moves like a hundred over times in the womb, it does suck our energy. How ???, even i don't know... that is why Allah is so great. From something that is so minute, that can only be seen through a microscope, we're formed slowly in our mother's womb and slowly grown as an adult. Hmmm... amazing when you think about it.

Well i guess that's all for now, gonna hit the sacks now. The hubby has been dozzing off well earlier than me... till than

~salam~

Irwan's wedding (Karen's Son)

2010-06-13T02:27:00.013+08:00

Salam

Got a call about a month ago from Karen (my ex-collague from CMA) and she invited me for her son's wedding. So the reception was held today all the way in Shah Alam @ this place called Muzium Alam Shah. Was amazed that even Muzium's had halls to be booked for functions, that's a first time for me.

Anyway, we left the house only at 2pm, and manage to arrive there at 3 something. The reception agenda, starts from 12.30pm, so by the time we got there, everyone was starting to leave. Didn't manage to meet all my ex-colleagues, but i'm glad that i'm able to bump into some of them, who stayed on a lil longer.

As usual, i can't help being a shutter-bug, and as always the hubby get's a lil agitated when i start snapping here & there, even though with me being pregnant and all, i guess things like this doesn't hinder the passion burning in you. I just miss photography, and i wish i brought my SLR (which is currently with the lil sis now).. coz the Digi cam doesn't seem to give a satisfaction result. So below, are the results....

That's all for now, didn't manage to get a picture with the newly weds, still waiting for them to upload the pictures, so insyallah there'll be a picture of them soon. Till than....

~salam~

Malini's Graduation day

2010-06-12T00:53:00.016+08:00

Salam

As promised, i will be sharing some of the experience i had during the journey and when we're at the venue for Mal's graduation.

You see, Mal is actually a close friend of mine back in High School, we both got to know each other when we were in form 3, coz we were in the same class. She was transfered to my school, and as we get to know each other, we became close friends. I even remembered that i sat in front of her during PMR test, since both our names, starts with the initial 'M'.

Anyway, she scored quite well in her PMR, and we soon end up in a different class, coz she wanted to go to Science stream, while i went into Art Stream. Well, eventhough we didn't end up in the same class, we somehow manage to do activities together, and i mean dancing. If you were to asked any of my high school friends, a lot of them will tell you that we were both, including the other girls are pretty active with performance during our schooling days.

Anyway, i better stop blabbering about the past, below are the graduation pictures:-

Malini & Me

Malini & her sis (Chitra)

The Beautiful Mural @ the entrance of PWTC

Sharmila & Me

That's Hema in Turqoise

Anyway, to keep it short and simple, Sharmila came to fetch me at 2pm, with both Hema and Chitra (Malini's youngest sis) in the car. It was already too late to go to Petaling Street to purchase a bouquet of flowers for Mal's graduation, since Mal called Sharmila to inform her that she needs her youngest sis for a family portrait. So we thought will drop by @ the florist @ The Mall after we park the car, but guess what even the florist over there, knew that there was graduation going on in PWTC, they were selling 12 stalks of roses for RM90... so we thought forget about it.

Alhamdullilah, Mal's bf Vicky brought a bouquet of flowers for her, so we didn't feel to bad for not getting her one. All and all it was a good experience, i have concern friends along the way, always watching my every step, since i'm pregnant with the baby... hehehe. Anyway we had late lunch at Uma Rani... as usual... Banana Leaf Rice... how can we not resist that, but sadly my favourite vegetable had finished earlier on, and there were no more refills for it... sigh. Better luck next time.... Congrats to Malini for her achievements, and hope that she'll be a successful person in the working world. She is after all working already... hehehe... till than

~salam~

My 100th Post

2010-06-08T17:47:00.003+08:00

Salam

Wow, i can't believe this is my 100th post in this blog. Well whatever it is, it's just gonna be a brief one. Within 2 weeks so many things has happen, Adam's uncle from Malacca, past away on the 30th of May, that's like basically 8 months after Papa's (father-in-law) death. The funeral was held the next day (31/05), and his body was cremated. He died due a heart attacked.

Yesterday, decided to attend one of my best friends convocation in PWTC. Though we were there after it ended, as usual when there's Sharmila there, there'll be loads of picture taking. I was pulled along for it, and we had banana leaf rice in Umarani for our lunch at about 5.30pm. Congratulations!!!!! to Malini on her graduation....

Anyway, will be posting a more detailed post about the graduation, along with some photos. Guess that's all for now... till than

~salam~

Attacked on Mission to Gaza

2010-06-03T17:36:00.005+08:00

alam

I'm sure most of you have read or heard about what happen to those humanitarians who were on a mission to send a 10,000 ton worth of medical supplies to Gaza. It's so disturbing and sad to hear that these people were attacked in International Waters and they weren't even armed. Why were they attacked in the first place? and there were casualties, 8 of them are Turks, just b'coz they retaliate.

Navy blitz: An Israeli navy rubber boat (right) escorting a yacht from the Gaza-bound aid flotilla. with Israeli troops on board, as it enters the southern port of Ashdod yesterday. Israeli navy seals (inset) had earlier stormed one of the ships in a convoy carrying humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip against an Israeli blockade. — AFP

Is this the beginning of whatever that is being prophesied? Is this how Israel - Zionist would want to start a war with the believers? Well if it is, than i guess the believers are just waiting for the call now to go for Jihad. And i know people who are waiting for that now... and they are among my love ones. It's hard for us to see such a situation....

It's hard for us to watch videos on Youtube and watching our brothers and sisters in Gaza being harassed, bombed, tortured and killed every single day. Those who are ignorant, think that this video's are not real, but what do you know. If you believe in human rights, wouldn't you also have compassion upon this people who are harmless? Are they carrying bombs and guns around their bodies? they're just normal civilian's.

The next ship that is on a mission right now to Gaza are the ones boarding the Rachel Corrie, and there are 6 Malaysians who are on board. Insyallah, Allah s.w.t. will protect them on this mission, and Insyallah may the supplies reached the 100,000 Palestinians that are currently homeless. I asked that may Allah s.w.t grant this prayers, so that insyallah our brothers and sisters in Palestine will be able to get the help they need and hopefully those humanitarians will be able to reach their destination safe and sound. Amin.....

For now will just wait for the updates.... till than

~salam~

The Country's plan on stopping Subsidy

2010-05-30T16:57:00.003+08:00

Salam

I'm sure, most of you are not too interested with the topic above, but since i've been staying at home, whenever i have my breakfast, i will have the daily STAR Newspaper right in front of me. So i've been keeping myself pretty updated with what's going on with our nation.

Few days back, there was an article at the front page of the STAR Newspaper, and sad to say, the country thinks that it's going to go bankrupt by 2019, if they don't cut down their subsidies. There will be price hike, for Petrol, Sugar, Flour and etc.... the next thing u know the nation will go bankrupt, why? b'coz there's no increase in INCOME!!!. So how would the government want to boost the country's economics, if the nation cannot afford to spend?

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/5/27/nation/20100527171008&sec=nation

That's why, there was a short article today by a reporter from The Star, interviewing our ex-PM Tun Dr Mahathir Mohammad, and i'm glad to say that i agree with what he has stated. He mentioned that though the subsidies has to be implemented gradually, the government also has to consider increasing the income of the nation. So do you think you'll agree with what he said? well i know i do.

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/5/29/nation/20100529154937&sec=nation

For now, the best option to keep having a stable income for an individual, especially those with families, is to invest. What to invest? well i don't basically have any suggestions for now, but now would be the best time for most of us to start researching on things that are worth investing.

In the mean time, i hope that most of you all are well informed with the situation that''s going on in this country, and i hope you guys will start to take steps to prevent from any future difficulties in surviving in this country. All the best....

Till than

~salam~

Down Memory Lane

2010-05-29T00:09:00.003+08:00

Salam

Was up last night till about 3am, realised that i've been sleeping pretty late, lately. Probably due to the pregnancy, and the best part baby doesn't sleeps, if i i don't sleep... so i can basically feel him move every now and than.

So, to spent my time... went online and realised how much i miss those days when i was so nuts with the SLR camera, snapping pictures and updating the blog every now and than with my new found toy. I than decided to check out the blogs i used to post since year 2008, and i notice that i actually went through a lot for the past 2 years and how emotional it all seems.

I'm not the kinda blogger that writes a little and post loads of picture, i find that my blog is a journal of how my life has been, and how detail i explained it at times, and i'm glad that i decided to approach my blog in that kinda way.

So it helps me bring back memories and that's when reality hits me, on where i am today. I'm glad that i made a huge decision in my life, to marry the man i love, to take the time to learn about the truth in Islam, to make the big step in life - which is getting married and now I'm glad to say that i'm expecting my lil boy, whom i'm beginning to love each and every day. I can't barely wait for him to arrive and hold him in my arms. Sigh....

I hope i will continue to document all the experience of my life in this blog and i hope in a way i get to spread the truth, and also share my experience in life with those who read my blog.

Amin
~salam~

The new Mascot for 2012 Summer Paralympics

2010-05-27T17:59:00.009+08:00

Salam

Hei guys, did you read the newspaper sometime last week in The Star's sports section? well guess what, below are the new mascots for 2012 Summer Paralympics. Notice that both the mascots has 1 eye? Ever wondered why? Do you think it's the plan of the Zionist/Illuminati?

Well it may be...

Have you ever heard about the Evil Eye? The Evil Eye, is somehow related to the coming of the Dajjal/The Great Deceiver. His left eye will be covered by thick film and the other will be protruding like a bulging out grape and his forehead will have the word 'kafir' (non-believer) on it.

"He will appear somewhere between Syria and Iraq, at which time Prophet Isa (known as Jesus in Christianity) will return and the Mahdi will come, the Dajjal will travel the whole world preaching his falsehood but will be unable to enter Mecca or Medina.^{[1]" (from wikipedia)}

So do you guys get the picture? That maybe just maybe the Zionist are planning for something major in 2012, and this could be some signs of their plans? Well i guess will just have to wait and see, but let's not ignore it. Instead be steadfast in our religion, and when he does come - believe that there is only 1 God, and he does not have 1 eye.

~salam~

End Of Days / Hari Kiamat

2010-05-26T16:22:00.005+08:00

Salam

My understanding on the end of days, is pretty much what i have read and viewed in videos. Since the movie 2012 was released, everyone is getting paranoid whether the end of days will happen on that year... well guess what only Allah s.w.t knows best. The fact that there's so many predictions before this, including what happen in the year 2000 (any recollection??), people thought it was going to be Doom's day or something, but it didn't happen.

Anyway as Muslim's, we believe that there will be many signs, as mentioned by Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. there'll be the appearance of the Dajjal (anti-christ/ the Great Deceiver), and the signs that he will emerge is basically when the Sea of Galilee dries up (Currently, the Sea of Galilee is slowly drying up, due to the fact that the Israelites are using it as their source of water & it hasn't been raining for the past 5 years - You can look out for it in Youtube). When he appears, there will be famine:-

1st day of Appearance = The time will pass by as though it's 1 year.

2nd day of Appearance = The time will pass by as though it's 1 month.

3rd day of Appearance = The time will pass by as though it's 1 week.

4th day of Appearance = The day will pass by like a normal day.

Than it will come a time where the 'Mahdi' or 'Mehdi' (which means the Guided One) will come and he will guide the 'ummah' (the people), so that we will not go wayward. It is mentioned in the Sunnah that the Dajjal will come to deviate people from the truth, by proclaiming that he is the prophet. The Zionist will think that he is bringing the Golden Age, but that will not happen.

Once the Mahdi has appeared, Jesus Christ (p.b.u.h) will return back to earth as how he was taken. Than he, the Mahdi and the Ummah will battle together against the the Dajjal & his army (his army is consist of the 'kafir's' aka the disbelievers, and Gog & Magog). Insyallah, by Allah s.w.t will, the Dajjal and his army will be defeated.

At this point of time, Makkah will be protected by Allah s.w.t, while Madinah will be protected by the angels. It's mentioned that when the Mahdi, Jesus Christ (p.b.u.h) & the Ummah march towards the battle, there will be an invisible shield upon them (i know it's kinda hard to imagine, but just try to picture the aliens in War of the Worlds, where they had invisible shields before they were defeated).

Anyway, lately the husband has been sharing with me some video's he found on YouTube, which basically explains that we're all currently living in a state of slavery - without realizing it. We're taking loans that actually has 'Riba' even though it's called an Islamic Loan and loads more.

I wish i could share more about this whole Zionist plan thing, along with the coming of the Dajjal and the Mehdi, but than i'm also afraid it might be too boring for u guys to read, so just watch out for short postings from me on things related to this. Till than....

~salam~

Antenatal Class in HUKM

2010-05-25T18:48:00.003+08:00

Salam

Hubby and i decided to go for an Antenatal class, after getting advice from my friends who are new mum's. So got a recommendation from Tiesha to either check out Prince Court or HUKM. So, called both the hospitals to enquire about the classes. At last, we decided to go to HUKM, as it is more reasonable - the class was scheduled on the 22/5/2010 & it's only RM100 (for each couple).

So left the house an hour before the class started, which was scheduled at 8am, but when we were there we notice that the class was only gonna start at 8.50am... sigh... so we re-registered ourselves at the entrance... and got this goodie bags, which basically have magazines from Papa & Mama, Pureen sample products, leaflets/car sticker/folder/photo frame from Wyett, Antenatal manual book, our schedule for the day & etc.

The class basically covered everything about pregnancy to delivery, and we even had break every 2 hours - basically for tea time, & lunch.

First topic was about - Pain relief in Labour

An anaesthetic came to talk about Epidural and other forms of pain relief's used during labour. She even brought a sample of the wire used for the epidural, which basically is a thin plastic tube which is implanted into the spacing of your back bone, this will help reduce labor pain when we have heavy contractions.

Than there were other topics too... but the most interesting ones were vacination, breast feeding - which the head nurse really stress the importance, due to the beneficial values of a mother's milk to her child. They even demonstrated the exercise which is prescribed for pregnant women, including breathing techniques when we experience contractions and situations in the labour room.

All and all, it was a good experience, both Adam and I enjoyed the class and so did baby - coz he was busy moving and somersault in the womb... by the time we're done, i was exhausted due to his vigorous movement. By the time we reached home it was already 6.30pm, and i headed straight to bed for a nap... coz i was too tired... hehehe.

That's all for now... my next blog is gonna be interesting - coz i'll be touching something on Islam & signs that the end of days is drawing near... thanks to the hubby... ^_^

Till than ~salam~

List of Aches & Pains of Pregnancy

2010-05-19T15:43:00.002+08:00

Salam,

Don't worry the title above is not to scare of potential Mothers-to-be... but more of a reminder for me, once i get my bundle of joy ^_^... I realize that when i started being pregnant, i had various kind of symptoms, aches and pains on certain occasion, and the normal nausea.

Nausea started after about 2 months of pregnancy.
Very choosy with the kind of food intake... sometimes fast food, yong tau foo, hot dog (1901), Mumtaj Naan &... etc.
Nose tends to be more sensitive... i can't even smell garlic, onion, rice, 'parpu/dhal'
Started eating a lot of sour tid bits... but notice that i can only stop my urge of vomiting if i take Butter Scotch sweets.
Chocolates was a big 'NO'.. 'NO'... it somehow stops the urge.. but later on i'll just puke out of nowhere.
The pills to stop the nausea, does work.. but than i'll feel sleepy after my meal, and when i do go to bed, my legs will start feeling very tired... that it just irritates me from sleeping.
After about 5 months, i notice that i can't seat to long... coz than my coccyx bone will hurt.
Notice that i'll have this bunch of lil capillary veins appearing on my upper thighs, buttocks, hips and about 8 months it starts appearing on the lower part of the abdomen.
Need to remember to take meals, little by little.. coz if i eat with a full stomach, i tend to gag and puke a little (even now).
Will tend to have aches on the hips... basically lower half of the body. This is when the spousal support comes in - for the massage.. it helps sooth the ache.

All and all.... i really appreciate that Adam's friends wife loan me this book called 'What To Expect When You're Expecting - New 4th Edition', written by Heidi Murkoff & Sharon Mazel, publisher - Pocket Books.

I would really recommend this book for new mom's... as it is very interesting to read. They cover every single thing from the first month of pregnancy to the last month, delivery, post-partum and etc... I'm planning to purchase it soon.. coz our friend will be posted to the Philippines soon, and the whole family is moving there.

I guess that's all for now... till than

~Salam~

An Outing/Photography Competition

2010-05-16T01:46:00.004+08:00

Salam,

Sometime in April, mom's friend pass to the lil sis a photography competition form & the theme was - lake, flowers & (i can't remember the last one). Anyway the dateline for the competition is end of this month.

So eventhough, i was heavily pregnant @ that moment, i still went out with her to the Orchid park & Lake Garden. This time the outing was a bit tough for me, coz baby was getting heavier, so i kinda get tired quite easily, can't walk as much as before.

Anyway, the lil sis came to fetch me @ home at about 9.30am. Decided to head to McDonalds nearby my place to get the breakfast meal. So i got myself the pancakes... sis didn''t want anything, coz she pack for herself egg sandwich.

By the time we left McD, it was 10am... drop by King's Confectionery for a while to get some pastries, in case we were hungry later on.

By the time we reached the Orchid park it was already 10.30am. Park the car over at the KL Bird Park (since the Orchid Garden is just directly opposite the bird park). Cross the road, and head straight to the counter, where we paid RM 1 for the entry... and started shooting.

It was my 1st time being there, but the sis has been there for her college assignment before.. so she knows the place quite well. After some snapping of pictures and exploring, we found this one place near the hibiscus garden, where they had this orchids, that were hanging (they were more like creepers) from the veranda. So sis and i decided to snap some pictures.. coz it looks like the orchids were floating in mid air.

And since there were many request from friends out there, on how i look like now with my belly protruding, decided to ask the sis to snap some. My legs were totally exhausted and i had to seat occasionally to get my energy back.

Next stop, we went to a section where all the Orchid Plant vendors were station, i was so tempted to purchase some, but decided not too. Coz i bought one a year ago... didn't know how to manage it, and the plant end up dying... so no excuse. By the time we left the place it was already 12.30pm.

Walk back to our car, stayed in the air con to cool us down... ate some chicken pie, that was purchased earlier... rest for about 10 minutes, than headed to Lake Gardens. Before that, we stopped over at this road side vendor near the National Mosque, and decided to grab some fried nuggets and more mineral water, since we were running out of water.

Reached the lake gardens at around 1 something. Drove right in it, and took a stroll and started scouting for nice scenery's. Decided to go to certain sections in the park, since i did go there a year ago during the Flower Fest. Notice one part of the garden where they have this huge trees with umbrella like branches & leaves... and decided to take some snap shot of it. Sis and i even explored the timer on our SLR and took some portrait pictures of ourselves (as you have notice on our FB).

Next stop, was the lake itself, b'coz they have this bridge.. that has an old english look. Sadly, there were no swans swimming @ that moment, and the sky wasn't blue enough to make the photos more dramatic. After an hour, i decided to call it a day, and the sis and i walked back to the car. Rest as per normal, headed to Uma Rani for lunch - had banana leaf rice... *nyum *nyum...

I didn't take any pictures of the food i ate, due to the fact that i'm un-able to upload photos from my mobile.... (need to figure out soon)... so the above was taken from Google Image.

Anyway, by the time i reach home it was almost 3.30pm... took a cold shower, ablution, prayed and took a nap.

So now, it's been weeks since the sis uploaded the pictures on her external drive. Did some minor editing here and there, since the competition rules & regulations are quite strict. The sis is putting me in charge of the editing, since she's to busy with her college assignments. So gonna work on that this week... since there's only 2 weeks left before the closing date, and we have to produce both soft & hard copy... so pray that everything's gonna turn out right. Insyallah...

Till than... Salam.

Multi-tasking or Easily Distracted

2010-05-14T15:11:00.002+08:00

Salam,

I guess when you have time in your hands, you tend to do things that you don't normally do on days that your busy. Well, since i've been home most of the time, and the blogger bug has strike me again, i try my best to blog as frequently as i can. I even find myself checking both my Yahoo Mail & Gmail, FB and Twitter almost every other day, except for weekends. That's when the hubby occupies the computer or we're out for some grocery shopping with the mother-in-law or visiting relatives.

Anyway, i'm suppose to work on my take-home test right now... which is actually pretty easy, since it's just a general thing, on what we expect from this subject or i can also write on what i have learned in the first class.

Anyway, i've started it mid-way... still thinking on how to expand it even more, though the lecturer only requested for a one page answer. ^_^.... yet i'm straying away blogging about it, trying to find Bubur Cha Cha recipe, coz i'm craving for it. And now that i've found it, hopefully i'm able to try it out this weekend.

By the way i realize that the lil one always squirms around whenever i start smelling any food. Coz he just did, while my mom-in-law cooks Maggie Mee. I guess, i'll be having that for lunch. ^_^.... till than...

Profile Names for Facebook

2010-05-13T17:33:00.003+08:00

Salam,

Just want to let out some disappointment over here. I don't get it why people don't use their original names as their profile name. I've been trying to trace back some friends that i used to know and hang out with during my schooling days, and i'm so glad that they used their original names instead of some funny nicknames.

At least i'm able to add this people back into my network, and i'm able to communicate with them after so long. I hope those out there who has been using anonymous names, please change it back to your original name... you never know who might be looking for you... after all the decision is in your hands, whether you want to accept this people or not as your friends. True?

Mother's Day

2010-05-10T19:19:00.002+08:00

Salam,

This year mother's day was pretty normal... didn't do anything special, had breakfast with the hubby at home and than went to market as per-normal with Mama. Before that, we had to dropped her of at our nearest supermarket, while i head on to AVON. They had this special promotion on certain items specially for Mother's Day. So i purchased a perfume for Mama and a pearl necklace for Mummy.

We went out for a simple dinner at this place called Cardini, they served the best Halal Chinese Food... which could hardly be found around KL, and they're located at the Selayang Market. The family ordered rice and dishes, while i resulted to eating 'Kung Fu Chou - Ying Yong style'... the mouth just can't seem to eat any rice, since i had rice earlier for lunch.

So after dinner, we head back home to sent Mama, Koko and Farhana, since our next destination was Popo's house. Quickly took the mangoes and the blueberry cheese tart (made by Anwar's wife) and head straight to Popo's house.

Everyone was at home except for Papa, coz he went to Beijing for a 1 week holiday. Gave mom the necklace, which coincidentally she had the same colour, but somehow the colour is fading, so it was just perfect. Chat with Popo and mum, did some editing on some pictures that Amanda and i took when we went to the Orchid Park (for competition purposes), and left at about 11.30pm. So that's how i spend my Mother's Day. ^_^

Heaven is under our Mother's Feet

2010-05-07T14:10:00.000+08:00

Assallamualaikum,

Ever wondered why the Hindu's use to bow and tap their hands on their mother's feet, coz of the above title... well anyway my intention to write this blog is not as a dedication to my Mum and mother-in-law for Mother's Day, but more for what had happen last Sunday.

You see, there's this story in the Sunnah of the Prophet (p.b.u.h), where this Sahabat (companion) asked him:-

Companion: Who do i take care first?

Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w): Your Mother

Companion: Who do i take care after that?

Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w): Your Mother

Companion: Who do i take care after that?

Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w): Your Mother

So, moral of the story is our mom's are really important in our lives. Now next i need space to express what ever has been boiling in my heart.

If i had the chance, i would really, really love to express this to Aunty M. To tell her how important it is to take care of your mum, and whatever hurtful things she said to Aunt P, just wasn't right at that time, no matter how angry you were at her. There will always be misunderstanding, if you don't find the time to resolve it and make it clear.

So here it is:-

Aunt M, what you are currently doing with nanny is a really noble and humble thing. Not many people out there are willing to sacrifice their time, sweat and money to be able to take their time to take care of their aging mother. You might find that it is tough doing all this, but she is after all your mother, the one who bore you for 9 months and took care of you through out your life.

There might be other siblings around that are suppose to divide their responsibility with you, but they have other priorities too, it's just so happen that your a housewife and your able to have the time to take care of her. What your doing right now is directly contributing to the deeds that your bringing in the here after later on. But after hearing you expressing yourself through your anger, i realize that you were not taking care of nanny sincerely. I mean, your basically pointing fingers at your sisters and claiming that they were the ones that didn't bother to take her in and all.

Like HELLO, (i'm backing my mum up) my mum is un-able to take her in, for the fact that my parents are staying with my Popo (Dad's mum) and it's her house. Do you think, she would like to see her mum that way? I'm sure my mum would want to take care of her no matter what. But she's also working, it'll be another 5 years more, before she retires. Plus, with Popo's condition now, after recovering from a stomach ulcer, even she is in the same condition as nanny is. Alhamdullilah, my dad, sis and his brother were able to contribute, to hire a maid, so that she would not be alone at home, when my parents are at work and when my siblings have schools and classes.

The other thing, you have to always remind yourself, is the way Aunt P and Uncle C always contribute to the family after grandpa past away. The only money that was channeling in to the family was grandpa's pension, and it wasn't sufficient, and did you not forget, that Aunt P's pay was only RM300, and yet she still try to help the family. Where is your sense of gratitude, after all this years. Pointing fingers at her claiming that Aunt P was after Nanny's EPF and all. If you don't know the real story don't mention it, and why of all things, do you need to say that she's jealous of you now, now that you owned a house, car and everything that you own.

I'm just sad for the fact that, there is never an understanding in this family. The way you guys talk rudely at each other, doesn't reflect the way you are as a believer. Exerting your anger is not one of the qualities that God will like to see. At the end of the day, it is your actions that are counted. Now that everything looks so negative, there won't be any chance that either of the siblings would come over to your place to see nanny, due to your disrespect fullness towards them who are more elder than you. For the record, you have no rights to stop anyone from visiting their own mother or grandmother. We never know when God will decide to take her away... so why don't you just be more considerate with our feelings.

A Belated Birthday Dinner at Chilis

2010-05-04T13:33:00.002+08:00

Asallamualaikum,

Due to the fact that my hubby couldn't bring me out for dinner on my birthday, he decided to bring me out last night to Chilis. After a long hiatus, of not being there, coz hubby is so concern with the preparation of food, since the place is called Chilis Grill & Bar. Yup... it's all about the 'halal'....

Anyway, he gave in by taking in consideration that i've been wanting to eat there. I miss they're triple play especially, where they have the Southwestern Eggrolls.

Left the house at about 8.45pm and arrived in BSC at about 9.15pm. We ordered the food and drinks, and waited for close to 10 minutes for the food to arrive. All the while my lil son is dancing inside of me... sometimes i wonder what is he up to.

Didn't have any camera with me, so im grabbing all this pictures from the website ^_^

Our Appetiser

Our Main Course is Monterey Chicken:-

It was a decent dinner, just enough for both of us. By the time we're done, we're both so full and since we only finished our dinner after 10pm, we weren't able to do any grocery shopping in Cold Storage. So we headed home....

Conclusion, it was a nice decent dinner... and thanks to the hubby for giving me such a nice treat... ^_^

What Happen on my Birthday

2010-05-03T13:30:00.003+08:00

Assalamualaikum to all.....

The wishes started puring in after the clock stroked 12am... and it continued on till the next morning. Hubby went out for a supper cum meet up with one of his down line and only came back at 1am... that is when i hear him wishing me "Happy Birthday Darling"...

Anyway, that is not the main story of this blog. My mum, auntie Phena, sis, bro, hubby and i decided to go visit nanny (mom's mum)... she's currently staying with my Aunt and her family somewhere in Cheras. We've been trying to contact them for the past few months, but the phone is either directed to the voice mail or her house phone is out of service, which didn't make sense. So we just decided to try our luck and headed to her home.

Alhamdullilah, we manage to find the place with the help of Google Map and hubby's good road directions. Once, we reach... we were not greeted in a very well mannered way. The auntie came out from her house and first thing she said was:

Aunty M: Why are you all here? Why you all didn't give me a call and say you are coming? I'm supposed to go out now!!!"

Aunty P: We've tried calling you, but have you ever picked up your phone?

A whole fighting match went on.. when she is inside her compound, and we are waiting outside of her house under the hot sun... than she threatened to not let us in... just b'coz of the argument and it is her house. (Does it make sense that you greet your own relatives like that, even though you have misunderstanding's in the past? Was it wrong for us to come and meet our loved ones, knowing that she's growing old every day?)

Anyway, she allowed us in, but with a time limit of just 20 minutes. We went in, and saw my nanny sitting on her bed in a dark room. She was wearing a t-shirt with shorts, with the portable toilet right next to her, and a corner with all the idols and pictures of Jesus and Mother Mary. I sat right next to her and quickly gave her a hug... everybody was in the room by than, but the argument wasn't over between the aunties.

They began slandering each other, and the next thing i knew, i got emotional and started tearing, even my sis and my mother. Our intention was to come and see her, and not to start a heated argument, which is purely unnecessary. One argument let to another, soon a whole piece of the past is brought back out again. My aunt whose house belongs to her, began to be aggressive physically and started heating Aunty P. Mum had to be the one in between to stop the whole chaos. Lil bro even try to mediate between the both aunties.

All the while, the hubby was outside at the living room, he decided to call me out of the room, since he doesn't want me to be stuck in the situation, with me being pregnant and all. I waited outside with him, the next thing, my Aunt M comes to me, and says:-

Aunty M: I'm sorry you have to see all this, you are not at fault.. but this people hasn't been coming to visit their mother... bla...bla... bla...

Me: I just want to be clear, that we've all been trying to call you to inform that we would like to come over and visit nanny, but your handphone either goes to a voice mail or your house phone is no longer out of service. I've even messaged your daughter to enquire, but she didn't even replied me.

Aunty M: I know, and i'm sorry i never return your call, about my daughter she had been having her exams, so i've banned her from using the computer.

Me: But i've seen her online many times...

Aunty M: Only lately, i've allowed her back on the computer, even i myself don't have the time to check my mail.

(Truth is, whether she's telling the truth or making up a story is another issue, Allahualam.../ and do realise that she could actually change her attitude in mere seconds.)

She went back in and started shouting again... telling the others in the room to get out and let me in to see nanny. They didn't bothered, so i just went in and talk to her for a while. Telling her that i'm 8 months pregnant, and i'm due in June 17th.

After 5 minutes, we all gave her a hug and told her to take care of herself. I promised her, that i'll try to come and visit her again, after a few months baby is born, so she can see her great-grandson. We all left the house with a somber heart. Mum and aunt P was tearing, coz they couldn't bear the fact that their sister just treated them that way.

We than decided to have lunch in PJ, before sending Aunt Phena back home. Before that we went to visit my Uncle, chit chat for a while, since i didn't see him since my wedding reception last year. We headed back home, and only reached home at about 4.15pm. Took a cold shower, did my obligatory prayer, fold all the clothes and took an hour nap. The hubby had to go to his customers place and do a data transfer... so we didn't manage to go out and celebrate my birthday. Mama cook a simple dinner for us, since she was tired herself, running up and down from Koko's house to our house...

Since mum bought a 3 piece cake for my birthday... i decided to cut it and share it between the 4 of us includin the lil niece who has been staying over at our house for the past few nights, since her new baby sister arrived.

Adam's Birthday

2010-04-30T17:22:00.004+08:00

16th April is the day hubby celebrates his 27th Birthday, yup his getting older... hehehe. Anyway, it fell on a Friday, so we thought he was going for his weekly Arabic class. Mama cooked a simple dinner, while i went out to King's Confectionary to get a Chocolate Birthday cake.

Thank God, we had two fridge, one was in the kitchen, while the other was at the outside kitchen. I hid the cake, in the fridge that was located at the outside kitchen.

The hubby came back from work, took his bath as per-usual, than i notice he was looking for a birthday cake. We lied and told him, that we didn't purchase any birthday cake. Somehow mid-way dinner, mama accidentally blurped out about the birthday cake, but we changed the story and said that koko (brother-in-law) is going to get it, before he comes over.

When he did come he said he forgot to buy the birthday cake. Pity the husband, coz he look a little disappointed. By the time everyone was done with their dinner, i brought out the cake, he looked so happy:-

Hubby: I somehow knew u lied....

Me: Yalah, yalah.... Happy Birthday...

He blew the candles, Farhana (niece)... thought it was her birthday... kids these days... sigh.

Raya Qur'ban in Tanah Merah, Kelantan.

2010-04-30T13:36:00.004+08:00

Asallamulaikum,

So it was the time of the year, when Muslim's celebrate Hari Raya Qur'ban/Raya Haji. We decided to slaughter a goat this year for Mama, as she just converted. But b'coz 'Ayah' (sis-in-laws dad), wasn't able to find one at the last minute, so he ended up purchasing a sheep.

We left for Tanah Merah, at about 9am, and by the time we reached there it was almost 6 something in the evening. Due to the jam in the lil towns that we pass and the over crowding at public toilets at the R&R.

Anyway, alhamdullilah we reached our destination safely. After refreshing and praying, we went to check out the sheep that Ayah bought for Mama's Qur'ban, it looks huge (sori didn't take any pictures). So than, Mak (sis-in-laws mum) made us dinner, we chit-chat, and went off to sleep by 12am or so.

The next morning was Raya Qur'ban, Mak prepared nasi lemak for breakfast, and than we decided to get ready to go to the Mosque for Raya Qur'ban prayers, but i guess we were late, coz by the time we pass the Mosque and the Surau's nearby, the Imam's were already giving their Khutbah. Probably, it was b'coz it was a Friday, so the Raya Qur'ban prayers could have started earlier. We decided to head back to 'Ayah's house, an hour later, all the man in the house were called to the back, coz the Imam had arrived to recite some prayers, before the sheep is slaughtered.

By the time i went to check it out, the sheep has already been slaughtered and they are removing the coat of fur that was once was on the sheep. I'm looking at the hubby helping out 'Abeh' (sis-in-law's brother), from a far. He looks like he was disgusted with it, but just have to put a brave face on. Anyway, it took almost 2 hours for them to clean, cut and coat the sheep's meat with 'chalk powder' so it doesn't smell. Mak used all the meat to cooked up a gulai. By noon, a feast was prepared for relatives and friends to come and feast. It didn't taste that bad, but i'm glad i didn't have to witness the slaughtering, i always find it hard to hear animals moaning, when they're about to be slaughtered. But it seems, the sheep somehow knew it was going to be slaughtered, so when they put it to lie on the ground, it just obeyed without retaliating.

We stayed in Kelantan for another 2 days, and decided to head home. This time Wong, followed us in the car. And that is the first time, i experienced having bad nausea and vomitting. Practically the dinner i had at the R&R were all flushed out of my stomach, i never had a bad experience like this before. That was when my vomitting experience started. Ever since we got back from Kelantan, i've been enduring it, up till i'm 5 months pregnant. Sigh, i guess that's what you have to go through when you wanna have a baby ^_^

I'm Pregnant!!!

2010-04-30T12:59:00.003+08:00

Well i know this post is kinda late, since i'm on my 8 months now. Haven't had the mood to blog ever since i started having nausea and all.

What actually happen was, i missed my period, did the pregnancy test, but it still showed as negative. So after two weeks have pass, Mama and i decided to go to a clinic to confirm... but sadly even their pregnancy test didn't show a positive result.

A week later, we decided to go to Dr. Viji's clinic (who happens to be Adam's customer), and he did a scan, and the urine test. Urine test says negative, the scan showed some shadows... he told us "give another 2 weeks and than come back".

So after two weeks, we went back and did and ultrasound. This time, it's confirmed... I'm PREGNANT!!!... "Your gonna be a father soon", said the doctor to Adam... he was so happy, coz we were planning for one.

I didn't have nausea for the first two months, it was only later on that i started 'gagging' but no vomitting... so it was ok, but the body feels different, i guess as all pregnancies are like that. My sense of smell has gotten even more sensitive, i can't smell rice cooking, i can't smell garlic or onions... everything seems to make me feel sick and nausea. But alhamdullilah, i only end up 'gagging'. Oh and another thing, i started being choosy with food, which was kinda hard for the 'hubby' coz sometimes my request are pretty extreme.... ^_^

Updates!!!

2010-04-30T12:54:00.002+08:00

Assalamulaikum, i know it's been pretty long since i last updated this blog. Insyallah, i'll be able to update what ever i haven't been updating since last November. Many things have happen, both bad and good, and this is one way i can keep track on what i've been doing for the past few months. For now, i'm gonna get back to writing, and insyallah there'll be a lot of updates. ^_^

All Souls Day

2009-11-05T13:17:00.004+08:00

Last Sunday, Adam and i followed my mum and my siblings to visit my grandfather and my relatives graves.

Though last Sunday was All Saints Day, we still decided on going on that day as Monday is a working day. Anyway, the purpose for Adam and i to go to the cemetery is not because of All Souls Day, but as a sign of respect to visit my ancestors grave. Islam does not stop you from visiting the grave of your family members, even though they are not muslim themselves.

So we left the house at 9.30am, and headed straight to St John Church, coz mom and the siblings when there for morning mass. They had earlier purchase the flowers in Petaling Street, and based on what the sis told me, the flowers were almost sold out.

By the time we reached Cheras Cemetery it was almost 11am. It was jam as normal, but we manage to get a parking spot near the old chapel.

The first grave we visited, is my foster great grandmother, based on what mum said was that this foster grandmother of mine actually took care of nanny when nanny's biological mom past away during the Japanese War. Guess what she's a Japanese herself, but her name sounds like Mat Saleh - Jane Dewitt. Thankfully her grave was clean, and it was under the tree shade. Adam help to scrub her tombstone, while all of us cleaned the grave site. Mom and siblings offered some prayers, candles & flowers.

Next stop, was my great grandparents grave along with my grand uncle and grand aunty. This grave is more unique coz there is four body sharing the same grave site. My grand uncle & my grand aunt's body was actually cremated if i'm not wrong, due to lack of land. There is still two available slots on it. This time the cross look like it had a crack, so we didn't scrub it at all... just wipe. As per-normal mom and the siblings did what they do and we left for the next one.

The last one, is actually my grandfathers grave site. He past away days before my mom's PMR exam. I understand that both nanny and grandpa were actually in-laws. Grandpa originally married Nanny's sister, but her sister past away. At that period of time, Nanny's first husband who is a Chinese also passed away, and years later they got married.

So, anyways this time i made an effort to buy a small can of black paint, coz the words on the gravestone were fading. Brought a brush along too. But when we got there, the first thing we had to do was start a small fire, coz there were too many Kerangga going around. Anyway while the smoke was doing it's job, i was busy doing some minor renovation on grandpa's tombstone, while being suffocated with the tons of smoke. Thank Allah s.w.t for head scarf, i actually had to use it to cover my nose, through out the burning session.

Anyway, once the Kerangga has gone... i was still continuing my job, amanda was helping at the same time, by using a twig... which pretty mess up a little with the tomb stone, but never mind that, at least we got our job done. Mean while the lil brother stop the ice cream man, to get a few cones of ice cream for each one of us... yum... yum...

By the time we left the place it was almost 1pm... i wish i took some snap shots... but i feel that it was too inappropriate to do so, since my intentions to be there is not to blog, but to remind myself that this will be our abode when we die. It's more of a plane terminal to another realm which is the grave...

Life is to short for us to just take it for granted and ignore our real purpose in this 'dunia' (earth). As muslims, this 'Dunia' is just a place for the mukmins (believers) to go through trial and tribulations. The real world is when we are in Jannah (heaven). That is where everything is eternal and complete. Everything that we ever want will be there, prayers that were not answered while we're in this Dunia, will all be answered in Jannah and that's the beauty of it.

So let's remind ourselves to always worship Allah s.w.t , to remind ourselves that this Dunia is just temporary... and not to live this life, as though this is the place that we're destined to live. We're put in this Dunia by Allah s.w.t... so that we will strive to be in a better place later on after death, to fully commit ourselves to him... and to always remember that he is always there to watch our every single moves. Never ever take things for granted by saying i'll do this sin now, and i'll repent later.. coz we'll never know when Allah s.w.t will send the Angel Of Death to pull out our soul, it maybe tomorrow, or the next day or next week, next month, next year? or it could be just in mere seconds that we will just be gone from this Dunia.

I hope and pray that Allah s.w.t will guide each one of us while we're still in this Dunia, and i ask of Allah s.w.t to bless us all with the knowledge that this Dunia is not everything and Jannah is our eternal paradise and we should strive for it every single day... insyallah

Assallamualaikum
~@lisha Meliss@~

Mama's conversion to Islam

2009-11-05T12:11:00.003+08:00

3 weeks back, Mama decided to say her 'syahadah', everyone of us in the family was so happy for her.

So we decided to bring her to JAWI, we left at about 10.30am from home. By the time we were there it was already 11am. So as usual the procedure is to write your name in the guest book, photocopy of your ic, and two passport size photo for filing purposes and not forgetting two muslim witnesses above the age of 18 years old.

We all followed mama into the room, she had to fill up some forms and all. Next the Ustaz explained what Islam is all about, the 5 pillars of Islam which is:-

1. Recite the Syahadah (Ashadu-ala ila ha ilallah, Wa ash-hadu-ana-muhammadar-rasullulah) - I bear witness that there is no God but Allah, and Prophet Muhammad is his Messenger.

2. Solat - basically praying 5 times a day.

3. Fasting during the whole month of Ramadhan

4. Zakat - Fitrah & pendapatan. Fitrah is usually paid during the month of Ramadhan, and it's according to the state government. For e.g. this year's zakat Fitrah rate was RM7.

5. Haj (Pilgrimage) - This is only when you have the means to go. If you don't it's not compulsory.

Once everything was explained, Mama said her syahadah and the Ustaz recited a prayer. We were all so glad and happy for Mama. Next they had to take her picture to prepare her Muslim card (which is similar to IC, but more of a temporary card before you change your ic.) Than they gave her a gift, which basically consist of Sejadah (the prayer mat), Telekung (garment during prayer) & Fardhu Ain Books (basic books on Islam & the practice).

Currently, there's also another benefit that all new converts will get which is basically an amount of RM1500. This is given by the Pusat Zakat of KL, and it really helps especially for those who have loss their jobs, and those that are in need.

I do have to state that my purpose of stating the earlier paragraph is not to lure more people into Islam in a wrong way. But to inform those, who have thought of being a muslim, to understand that the muslim community is here to help you when you feel that you will loose everything.

Those that are really in need of guidance in Islam, my family is willing to spend our weekends to guide those who are out there (especially those that have just convert or who planned to convert). Those that are interested may leave their comment along with their contact.

~Assallamualaikum~

Don't Take Your Love Ones for Granted

2009-10-10T22:00:00.002+08:00

It's been a week plus since Papa (my father-in-law) died... it came to a shock to us when we found out.

Through out Raya, Papa has been really working hard, putting in extra hours (he works as a security guard @ HP Tower), coz most of the guards were muslims and they took they're Raya leaves, so there were shortage of manpower.

You see, Papa has a hereditary disease of High Blood Pressure, i found out later that Ah Yan (Adam's grandmother) had the same health condition too and she passed away in her sleep. Papa on the other hand was aware of his medical condition, but he chooses to not take any medication, coz his brother said that it could give him side effects. Sigh, mama and the doctor has been doing their duties by advising him every single day, but it just goes to deaf ears.

Anyway, the incident started, when we got a call from Koko informing Adam that Papa needs them to fetch him from work. We were just on our way home from the clinic, coz i was down with 'Shingles' at the same time. Adam called Papa... and he didn't sound to well... we decided to stop over at Koko's house to get him.

Once they dropped me off, they quickly rushed over to HP towers. at that point the only thing we know was that Papa wasn't feeling well, he was having chest pain and difficulty breathing.

While we were waiting for updates, Mama was busy preparing dinner, while I on the other hand was trying my hand on this dessert that i found in the Her World Cook Magazine... @ 7.30pm i decided to call Adam and ask for updates... all he could tell me was

Adam: Get here as quickly as you can.
Me: How's Papa doing?
Adam: I can't tell you now, just come here as quickly as you can.

So i had a quick shower, did our Maghrib prayers and quickly break our fast. Than i had to pump petrol and drove the car to the General Hospital... One thing i didn't like, was that the parking lot for visitors was far away from the Emergency Unit... we walked for almost 5 minutes, reaching the entrance of the Emergency Unit. Both brothers look calm... brought us to this sofa, and than that was when Koko broke the news to Mama (note that the whole conversation was in Tamil... and Kak Lina aka the sister-in-law and i were basically clueless with what's going on)... both brothers including Mama started crying. We both thought that Papa was still inside along with the doctors... and we were hoping that everything will be ok.

Farhana aka the niece, started crying too.... I called my mum to inform her where we were and what was happening. Kak Lina and i than decided to bring Farhana out and get her something to pacify her... everything seemed to be ok after that... but mama was looking really depressed...

Kak Lina and i than decided to head to the ladies... when we got back... i was hearing Adam talking on the phone telling the other end that his father was dead... I was clueless at one moment. Once the conversation ended... i questioned him:

Me: What do you mean Papa is dead?
Adam: Papa is gone darling...
Me: What!.... i thought you said the doctor was trying to resuscitate him... you didn't tell Me that Papa has gone (started tearing)...
Adam: I'm sorry da, Papa actually past away before you all arrive...
Me: (Was to shock) Why didn't you tell me, when i called you earlier... you could have told me...
Adam: I couldn't tell you... coz you would eventually tell Mama.. and i didn't want you to rush your way here....all i wanted was for you to be here, coz i needed you by my side.

I just couldn't stop tearing.... i than decided to call Sharmila, to tell her the bad news... she than said that she was on her way to GH...

Few minutes later, the medical personnel told us to go to the mortuary... Since Papa had his attacked during his working hours, his body had to go through Post Mortem, as the medical doctor couldn't figure out the cause of his death.

By the time we got back home it was already 1am plus... Adam's uncles and aunties from Ipoh were on their way by bus and we had to fetch them from Pudu bus stationed. By the time we slept it was already 3am plus in the morning and my right eyes were swollen really bad.

The next morning, Adam, koko and Uncle Uma went to GH to settle Papa's body, his funeral, coffin, canopy and everything that was needed. The canopy was set up infront of the house at 3pm while the body arrived at our home in the coffin at 4pm.

I than followed Roha anne, Viji Atte & Pushpa Aunty to fetch Tholasi (Adam's cousin) from YWCA... order the flower rift from the florist in front of Batu Caves and went to the nearest photo shop to enlarge Papa's photo.

The funeral was set on Friday at 2pm in this Bahai cemetery located in Mambao, Negeri Sembilan. Due to the fact that Papa wasn't practicing Islam, the funeral rights had to be done the Bahai way.

We left the house at 12pm... mom and Amanda came along, and we drove all the way there. It was really sad to see Papa's body being lowered down to his graved, but we just had to be patient all the way. Mama has been in a depressed mode ever since... and all we could tell her is just to be strong and where ever we go, we made sure that we brought her along. She don't even have the mood to cook anymore, coz she says it reminds her of Papa.

All we asked now, is for Allah s.w.t to have mercy on Papa and lessened his punishment in the grave. May Allah s.w.t give him the mercy to understand Islam while he is in the grave and insyallah we will be able to meet him again come Judgement Day and there's no doubt about that. Till than R.I.P Papa.... for we all love you very much....

~@ssallamualaikum~

(P.S: He died due to blood pressure, whereby one of the artery exploded and his lungs was full with blood... and this made him had difficulty breathing as there were lack of oxygen)

Ramadhan & Fasting

2009-10-10T01:28:00.002+08:00

As most of you all are aware, i've been embracing islam since December 2008, and things have changed this days.

The Ramadhan month is the month that all muslims anticipate, basically we fast from Subuh prayers, and we break fast once the azan for Maghrib is recited. It was tough for the first day, but than it later went on easily... though there are times where i felt hungry and thirsty, but i continued staying strong.

Through out this period, after we have finish our Isyak prayers... we will do Terawih prayers, basically people can go to the nearest mosque to their house and do the Terawih prayers in Jemaah (Congregation) or you have the option of doing it at home. Most of the time, Adam and i will do our Terawih prayers at home.

Anyway, since i quit my job in time for Ramadhan, i've been busy researching recipes for Raya cookies and cakes... i've also invested on a few cooking magazines and books.

Now, i'm able to bake Almond London Cookies, Peanut Butter & Jam Cookies, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Orange Cake & just yesterday i manage to bake a simple cheese cake.

Insyallah i'll be able to post up a blog on all the recipe's i tried along with some pictures.... never know i might create another new blog solely on selling my creations... hehehe... till than...

Assalamualaikum

Brief Update

2009-10-10T01:22:00.002+08:00

Lots of things has been going on lately since the month of Ramadhan till this very day. From fasting, to baking cookies and cakes... on how i celebrated my Raya and lastly a lost of a loved one.

It's a mixture of feelings, and due to bad internet connection, i'm un-able to update anything in time. So all the upcoming post will be those that happen a month ago, so just bear with me alright... thanks

Creme Caramel Pudding & Recipe... ^_^

2009-09-03T18:02:00.005+08:00

Mama and i have been searching for a Creme Caramel Pudding recipe for quite sometime.. and we couldn't find the right one.. and guess what Star Metro had the recipe publish yesterday... so Mama and i tried it.

The ingredients are basically:-

(1) 12 Grade A eggs
(2) 500gm sweetened milk aka condense milk
(3) 3 tablespoons of Custard powder
(4) 500ml of Water
(5) 8 tablespoons of sugar
(6) 1 tablespoon of Vanilla essence

Method:-
(1) Melt the sugar until it has syrup texture and pour it into a baking pan.
(2) Add Water to the custard powder before pouring in the sweetened milk and mix until even.
(3) Beat the eggs lightly in a bowl and add to the mixture.
(4) Add vanilla essence and mix well before pouring into the pan containing the sugar syrup.
(5) Place the pan in a steamer for about 20-30 minutes until it is done.
(6) Insert a cake tester into the pudding, if it comes out clean, the pudding is ready.
(7) Allow the pudding to chill before serving.

And this is the end product.... hehehe... have fun trying ^_^

Assallamualaikum
~@lish@ Meliss@~

Orange Cake - including the Recipe ^_^

2009-09-03T17:10:00.008+08:00

So after the dinner last Saturday, i manage to pass my attempted Chocolate pudding to my family and at the same time manage to get a copy of Popo's old recipe book which is more of a newer version since my Kuku aka Aunty, compiled and photocopy it.

Wat happen was, i brought the book back home and tried baking the Orange Cake last Monday and it turn out pretty well just that the bottom was pretty burn, due to the fact that the oven was still new, and mama and i wasn't sure whether we should really follow the book directly. We did, and that was the result.

Anyway, i tried it again today... and it turn out really well *clap for self*... hehehe... this time manage to take a picture of it.. I know it looks small that's b'coz i cut some for the family and some for Rafiq & his wife (Hubby's business Partner).

By the way, just in case some of you would like to try out the recipe.. this is how it is:-

Ingredients:-
(1) 4 ozs./125gm butter
(2) 4 ozs./125gm sugar
(3) 3 eggs.
(4) Grated rind of 1/2 orange (the orange skin)
(5) 6 ozs./168gm of Self Raising Flour or Ordinary Flour Sifted with 1 1/2 teaspoons of Baking Powder,
(6) Juice of 1/2 orange

Method:-
(1) Cream Butter and Sugar.
(2) Add egg yolks, one at a time, and beat well. Add grated rind.
(3) Add egg whites which have been beaten to a stiff froth. (make sure the bowl is free of oil)
(4) Add flour, folding it in, and when smooth,
(5) Add orange juice.
(6)Pour batter into two sandwhich tins, which have been greased and lined (but i just put it into one tin)
(7) Baked for about 1/2 hour in moderate oven (based on recipe book moderate means 175 degrees) - (but for me was just 140 degrees, b'coz my oven had the iron rod, both up and down).
(8) When done, remove cake from oven and cool on cake rack.

For Topping (as suggested by the recipe book)
Butter Icing and sprinkle over it coloured sugar drops, choped walnuts or grated chocolate.

So do give it a try... never know there's an aspiring Chef some where within u... ^_^

Assalamualaikum
~@lish@ Meliss@~

Amanda, Mummy & Adrian's Birthday

2009-09-03T16:03:00.009+08:00

Last Saturday, we celebrated 3 family member's birthday, mum's, amanda's and Adrian. Amanda was on the 23rd, Mum was on the 27th & Adrian was on the 30th. So to save money, we all decided to just celebrate it all in 1 day.

Mum, suggested this place called Basil, in Bangsar Village (old wing)..It serves Thai cuisine and it's hidden on the other side of the mall. We were all there by 8.30pm, coz Adrian had his tution till 8.15pm.

So, once we were there, we all ordered our own dish.. due to the fact that Adam and i had our dinner earlier for Buka Puasa... we ordered one plate of Spicy Seafood Spaghetti with Basil and share it together.

Mum, sis and dad ordered the Pineapple Chicken Rice... Dad even ordered this Fried Mince Chicken in Crab Shell... which was pretty yummy. Popo aka grandma... ordered the Beef Noodle... and the lil brother ordered Beef with Spring Onions and Rice.

Out Appetizer was this plate that look like those Beetle Leave's but this is the Thai version... and it taste really good...

For dessert, the lil brother and i had this Steam Banana with Santan, while both mum and Dad ordered the Water Chestnut and Jackfruit with shredded ice and syrup.

Conclusion, everything tasted really good in this restaurant... the ambiance and the furniture make the place really cozy.. not too crowded, nice for a family affair.

Till than,
Assallamuallaikum
~@lish@ Meliss@~

Attempt to Make Chocolate Pudding

2009-08-29T18:27:00.005+08:00

Last Thursday, Mama and i attempted to follow the Chocolate Pudding recipe from Rasa Magazine, July Issue....

We went over to Giant Hypermarket to get some ingredients that we didn't have at home at that time. So we purchased more jelly mock cup's, koko powder, agar-agar powder and margarine.

So we came back and started mixing the mixture according to the recipy. In the end the mixture was too watery and we were wondering whether what we did was right. By the way it didn't mentioned in the magazine that the mixture was supposed to be boiled.

Me, being blur, just put the concoction into the mock cup's and in the fridge it goes... waited for few hours.. and it's still not happening. Coincidentally, that night Mama's old neighbour came by to visit us.. the aunty straight away say that i have to boil the concoction, once i notice a bubble i need to switch of the stove immediately.

So i did as she said... pour the mixture back into the mock cups... and within a few hours... the chocolate pudding turn out well... but just one thing it was tooooo..... ssswwweeeettttt....

Better luck next time ^_^

Assallamualaikum
~@lish@ meliss@~

Fasting for the 1st time in Ramadhan

2009-08-24T17:15:00.002+08:00

It's Ramadhan, and what more to expect.. there's fasting.. there's Ramadhan bazaar with delicious food and drinks... and Raya is just around the corner.

Well basically it's not my first time fasting, when i was a Christian... i used to fast too... but not in a manner like the muslims do. For christians, we fast during Lent, that was when Jesus fasted for 40 days, and throughout his fasting Satan tried to tempt him with 3 things. The Christians could actually fast in many ways... but i'll just refer it to myself.. ok.

So yes, back to when i was a Christian... when i fast i normally take Breakfast, skip lunch, and than i'll have my dinner. But there are also times, when i couldn't manage to skip my lunch.. i decide to be a vegetarian...

What ever it is, i'm a muslim now... this is my first Ramadhan together with my hubby and my in-laws. It's been 3 days, and i'm surprised that i'm able to take Sahur so early in the morning. You see, i have this problem... i can't eat too early in the morning... it's similar to morning sickness.. but no... i'm not pregnant. Close friends and family of mine would know what i'm talking about.

Anyways, the first day of sahur.. i ate oats, coz i remembered when Kak Murni told me that it's best to have oats for Sahur... coz you won't feel to hungry during the day. Second day of Sahur... i ate Nestum and Bread deep in Fish Curry.... Today (which is the 3rd day)... i had Bread with Sardine and a bowl of Frosties Chocolate cereal with Milk.... yum.. yum...

Well there are times when the hunger comes... but i just have to ignore it and be patient and wait for time to break fast. Tonight, Mama is gonna cook Bawal Fish with sweet sour sauce, Sting Ray with Asam gravy and etc. And i'm gonna make dessert that i learned from Kak Lina (the sister-in-law)... which is basically a concoction of ideal milk, mix can fruit, nata de coco, jelly puddings (the ones they give out during kids birthday parties)... and sugar water. Mix it all up and add water and ice....

Can't wait to do that later... the hubby is bugging for me to do that... now that i'm free.. gonna borrow some cooking magz from the sister-in-law and try it out myself... hehe... till than...

Assalamualaikum
~@lisha meliss@~

Addicted to Facebook Games!!

2009-08-24T17:06:00.002+08:00

Since last week,after the Hotlink ad... i've been occupying myself with the little niece, the hubby, family, emails, twitter, Facebook, you name it....

And i've just realise that i've been over addicted with the games in Facebook... first with 'Fish to Fish'... than came 'Farmville'... and next was 'Fashion Wars'.... sigh it even came to a stage where when the hubby is around i totally ignore him and contiue playing my game... hahaha.

Anyway's the hubby is threatening me, by deleting my account... he has his ways... coz his a computer tech guy. So girls out there, if your dating with a guy whose so good with computers, you better be extra careful... coz he can hacked his way through your private info... hahaha.. just kidding.

Assalamualaikum
~@lisha meliss@~

Attending Shoots with Talents

2009-08-05T15:42:00.002+08:00

Yesterday was a really close call, I didn't know that the number i had to contact my talents were wrong. Alhamdulillah, i manage to get it from Clare... made the call... and breath a sigh of relief. Allah is always there to help his followers.... and i can't take Allah enough.

Anyway, got back from work (shoot) on Monday night... had only 3 hours of sleep and had to wake up at 5.30am to get ready to head for another shoot. Thank Allah it was early in the morning at least the traffic won't be so bad... got over to the location and guess whatlah... it was so dark... i can't even find the house number... called Amar... asked the security guard and decided to just wait in the car. Once the sun came up... decided to get out of the car and saw some familiar faces.

Set up was done by 8am... and the shoot started... the kids were doing great... and i can't thank them enough for trying their best. They even got this cute pair of Parakeet from the producer, in order to buy their hearts.... hahaha... All and all it was an exhausting day.. the kids gave their best... and it should be on TV soon....

P.S: The kids was from our casting agency.... yeay... nailing our 2nd big advert....

~@lhamdullillah to Allah s.w.t for all the blessings~

Last Sunday's Plans

2009-08-05T15:23:00.002+08:00

As i've mentioned before last Sunday was suppose to be an off day, but ended up with jam pack of plans.

Was able to have extra sleep, coz i've been waking up quite early lately... woke up at about 10 something, got ready and than headed to mamak for breakfast. Next stop was the morning market... Due to the small debate we had in the car... I wasn't filling to well.. coz my head was dizzy... so anyway's accompanied the mother in law to the market. Once done, waited for the hubby to come, coz we didn't have any cash in hand...so he had to go to the nearest bank.

Once came, got the money... and went to the other side of the market, which was where they were selling clothes and accessories including tudung. So mama and i went to look for tudung that will match with our baju kurung, but to no avail... there were no matching colors. But i did manage to get 2 different tudungs... with 2 different materials... all for a good bargain. Both also no need to iron...so that makes my life a little easier. I even manage to get this grey cardigan for a good bargain.... coz the ones selling in the boutiques are like 2 times more.

Anyway's after market...we decided to head back home, freshen up, solat and get ready for lunch. We headed to Tesco, coz the hubby wants to eat Claypot Chicken Rice... After that a little grocery shopping... but the queu was really long. Even the Fast Lane... was long... sigh... by the time we left it was already 5pm.

Next stop was my parents home, this time brought the mother in law along. It was her first time there, and also her first time meeting popo. Once, Adam was done with the computer, we left for home at 6pm. Coz mama had to cook and we had to go back to get ready for the dinner... imagine... a whole jam packed day without rest.... aaaarrrrggghhhh.... insyallah this weekend i get to rest to... sigh....

Last Minute Reunion in Kenny Rogers - Mid Valley Megamall

2009-08-03T12:12:00.006+08:00

Clare and i decided not to do any casting last Sunday, since nobody was going to be around, as everybody will be out for shoots.

So got a call from Nicole on Saturday night, the girl just came back from UK for her holidays and it has been weeks since she's been here... but she didn't even call to inform also. Rupa-rupanya she kept calling my old number.... sigh so got a call from her... and she said that both Beulah and her made last minute arrangements to have a dinner on Sunday night at Midvalley.

I agreed... Sunday was suppose to be a rest day but ended up having jam pack of schedule, that i will blog later.

Anyways, Adam and i was late... coz we had other things to do. When we were there, i spotted the table they were sitting. Karthika's back was facing me, so i thought of giving her a surprise. It's been years since i last saw her... remember it was suppose to be a surprise, but guess what me and my clumsy self, started kicking the chairs first... but somehow manage to scare Karthika off.... hahaha...

But, somehow they kenakan me balik, Beulah and her stories, about Karthika having a 1 year plus kid in Indonesia.... i didn't believe it first... but however terkena also... hahaha... so the score is 1-1.

Ordered our food and drinks, and we were updating each other with each other's life. And due to the fact that none out of the 3 manage to attend my wedding, they started interviewing Adam and i... about it. Next question was babies.... well i'm planning lah ok... don't ask me anymore.... :P

Anyways, after finish makan it was photo session... coz most of us have to work the next day.. we ended the meet up quite early. Conclusion is i was happy to meet all off them after almost a year... but quite sad that it had to end early. Just wish we had more times on our side, insyallah will get to hang out again,.... before Nicole and Karthika flies off....^_^

The Girlfriends

The Hubby came along as well

Nicole and her peace sign

Calculating the bill

Assallamualaikum
~@lisha@ Meliss@~

New Phase in My Life

2009-07-28T19:54:00.002+08:00

I took up Mass Comm.... when i was in college.... never thought that some day i will have the chance to work in this industry...

Last Friday, my life started buzzing again... with working life... as i've been bumming for almost few months after getting married, and it's good to be back working and learning something new. Anyway, as most close friends would know... my close friend Clare and i have started up this casting agency... loads of opportunity's have been knocking our door and i can't thank Allah enough for blessing us with such chances.

We were able to have our very own talents for a few adverts, and one of it is already out on air. I can say that both of us are pretty proud with ourselves for being able to have our very own talents on the ad itself.

Now, our life is getting even more busier everyday.... Clare has been going out with our sidekick Azman... to look for talents... and it's not an easy job.. you really need to have the people skill in this... which i am currently lacking off... hmmmm. While i am stuck in the production house... doing casting... We have quite huge projects in our hands right now... and we really hope to get our talents in this time also....

Things has been turning up quite good, getting good comments from directors are basically good testimonial to us.... so insyallah will have more chance... and insyallah will be bless with more 'rezeki'....

Assallamualikum

~@lisha Meliss@~

Makan-makan @ Penang Express, Selayang Mall

2009-07-28T19:39:00.009+08:00

Last Saturday, hubby's Aikido class was cancelled.... while i had to work till 8pm and only got back home by 8.30pm. Mama wasn't around, so we decided to head for dinner somewhere outside. I didn't feel like eating any heavy.... so we were thinking and thinking where to eat, and later decided to try out Penang Express, since koko (the brother in law) said... that they're food is really nice.

Anyway, we headed there... as usual it's very hard to find parking outside, so we had to park inside Selayang Mall itself. Once we were there, the hubby ordered Char Kuey Teow... and i ended up ordering this Fried Rice Sweet Sour Chicken... and additional 'Chicken Lobak'. As for the drinks... the hubby ordered Filtered water while i decided to order one of Penang's well known drink the 'Ambula Juice with Asam Boi'.....

'Lobak - RM6.90'

Ice Water & Penang 'Char Kuey Teow'

'Ambula Juice with Asam Boi - RM4.5o'

'Fried Rice Sweet Sour Chicken - RM 8/9 something'

I miss the way 'Ambula' juice tasted... enjoyed our meals.... and by the time we left it was almost 10:30pm.... the shops were all closed so didn't manage to shop.... sigh.... and that is how the day ended....

Assallamualaikum

~@lisha Meliss@~

Adele's Farewell @ Paddington House of Pancake

2009-07-25T15:26:00.011+08:00

As per the title, it's obvious enough that this post is about Adele's Farewell. She was due to leave on Friday, and Clare and i both manage to catch up with her for makan and also a movie.

So we were suppose to meet up earlier to check out a movie at 11.15 am.... but ended up all of us came late, so we decided to catch 'Obsessed' starring Beyonce Knowles and Ali Larter at 1.40pm show. I bought the tickets, and we later met up at Paddington House of Pancake.

It was basically my 2nd time being in this restaurant, and basically i was clueless with what to order for our 'branch'.... somehow manage to order this pancake which was filled with mince meat, mix with some spaghetti sauce and green pepper. Plus there was mashed potato and tomatoes with salad.

The portion may look small, but it's pretty filling for a small eater like me. Would recommend this for people who don't mind having filling similar to a spaghetti sauce in a wrap pancake.

After 'branch', we decided to do some window shopping around Curve... went over to Nichii to see whether there were anything nice to get, all 3 decided to tried out come clothes just for fun. But somehow Clare ended up with one nice shirt top, while Adele and i ended up empty handed.... hehehe...

Next, we headed straight to Cineleisure to check out the movie, before heading straight to the theatre room, we bought some tid bits and i decided to get a popcorn. Once we were in the cinema, guess what.... the whole cinema was only occupied with us 3 and two other couples.... (wow.... that's my 1st)

Anyway, the movie is great.... one movie line that i have not watched before... basically about a crazy women going after this married man.... and bla, bla... bla.... The movie made me appreciate my marriage life more in some certain aspects. We will never know that maybe one day we might be involve into something that is similar to that movie storyline. But insyallah, i will not have to face such crisis.

Once the movie was done, we headed to Starbucks to get some drinks as Clare and i had to have some serious discussion.... once that was done, we headed back home.

Anyway, I pray that Adele will have the strength and the faith to stay strong while she's in Perth. Enjoy and expose yourself to as many things and places as you can while your still there. Study smart and play hard.... and most importantly, do remember that you have family and friends that are continuing loving and caring for you.... though your so far away.

'May God Be With You Always'

~Assalamualaikum~

~@lish@ Meliss@~

Wedding Album - Collected!!!!

2009-07-19T01:12:00.002+08:00

YEAH!!!! at last after a whole more than a month of waiting, i can now have my bridal photo album pictures and the additional CD along - in which i have to pay extra by the way..

Anyway, love the pictures and the things they did with the album, not forgetting a huge blown up photo of me and the hubby, and it looks so lovely. The only problem now, is where are we gonna hang it.... hmmm.

So gonna post up the photos soon insyallah.... but the hubby has to give the green light first.. coz certain shots are only meant for WOMEN to see and not other men and due to the fact that my blog is public, anyone can access it easily....hmmmm ok i guess that's all for now. Stay tune alright.....

Assallamualaikum
~@lisha meliss@~

Congratulations Darling for getting 3rd Que

2009-07-07T17:23:00.003+08:00

This is actually kinda late coming from me, last 2 Sundays ago, i followed hubby for his Aikido grading, which was held in Bangi instead of their original training place which is in Darul Ehsan Club (KDE).

I wish i brought my SLR that day, but i didn't.... and currently waiting to get a cable for my new handphone, so that i could transfer out my pictures.

Anyway, back to the story. We were there sharp 11am, hubby when to register himself and started to dress up. While he was warming up, i was busy warming up with Anwar's 2 year old daughter.... hehehe.

So there was a short briefing.... that it was time for the test. They started calling people according to which Que (grades) that your gonna do. So when it come to 4th Que... hubby was called with 3 other students. Hubby chose Anwar to be his 'ukay' (attacker)... first of all, i do have to explain that even though Aikido maybe a form of Martial art from Japan, but it is more of a self defense, as they normally use their hands instead of their legs.

Anyway, seeing the hubby performing, i felt that he didn't give his best.... but anyway's at least he tried.

After eyeryone had been graded, than the Sensei decided to inform... that they've notice a bunch of people who performed quite well and this people have already pass the Que's that they took earlier. Now the thing is, this bunch of people actually have the priviliged to take up their next Que. For e.g if you were originally graded for the 6th Que... you can now grade yourself for 5th Que.

So the hubby was one of those that were selected, this means he is able to be graded for 3rd Que.... conclusion is he did well.... and most of them who were selected to further their grading... passed the examination.

There were photo session and giving of certs to each students... and i so wish i had my SLR but i didn't... and it sucks coz the phone wasn't able to capture a good picture... sigh... anyways:-

'Congratulations Darling!!!!'

KLUE Urbanscapes 2009 (Full Edition)

2009-07-06T22:53:00.027+08:00

Alright.... enough of waiting.... i'm just gonna throw everything out now....

Anyway the sis picked me up at about 1 something... and by the time we got to KLPAC it was already 2pm. Cars were everywhere... so we had to find a slot somewhere, and had to walk about less than 5 minutes to the booth to get our wrist bands.

Once the wrist bands are on... we headed straight to the Market place... there were loads of vendors, loads of things were sold on that day... but i was really trying my best to not spend my money. The lil sis bought this cute handphone hanger (didn't get a picture of it).... anyway after scouting around we decided to start looking around for Kak Murni (Mimpi Murni).

So we manage to find her booth.... and guess what this time... she has her own handmade lip balm... there were two flavors if i can remember it correctly

1) Cucumber Lemon
2) Manggo Peach

Anyway the lil sis and i got the 2nd flavor coz it smells so yummy..... i got the stick version which was only (RM10) while the lil sis got the small jar (RM5)....

Later... we just decided to hang around.... and drop over to the KLUE official booth to get the official KLUE Urbanscapes t-shirt... but some how the 'S' size was out of stock... and the 'M' size was just to baggy for us.... so we didn't get any. Than we head to Tongue N Chic booth... and they were giving out bags for free.... but you have to take picture with a Mooks banner first... so once we did that, lil sis and i got the bags for free....

Next, we headed to the Bubble Tea booth.... it was a really long queue.. and pretty expensive too RM4 (when you can get the same thing in Petaling Street for RM3 only).... while waiting, there were this bunch of actors which was doing a life act...

Later we went into KLPAC building itself, they had arts exhibition, they were giving out loads of postcards from kakiseni... than we thought of heading to the X lawn Stage... but the life acts was only gonna start at 4:00pm.

After that we just decided to walk around grab some bites and decided to go around the Market place again. This time lil sis manage to get two t-shirts for RM35, while i didn't get any, coz there was nothing that caught my eye.

Next, we decided to seat somewhere, so i can enjoy my kebab... and once we heard the music buzzing, we headed straight to the X Lawn... Pop Shuvit was performing... their oncore was 'Mara Bahaya'.... than came Yuna... never heard her songs before... but somehow began to love it... she even mentioned that she brought her EP Album along incase anyone would want to get their hands on it, & lil sis and i bought it with her autograph on it as well.

All and all, i feel it wasn't exciting as last year... coz i didn't manage to do any shopping.... but it was a good first hand experience for the lil sis, as it was her first time there. Shall wait for next year.... and see what to expect... anyway more pictures as promise.

Till than...... Assallamualaikum.....

(Credits to M. Farhan Ahmad - For Kak Murni's pictures)

The new 'baby'

2009-07-06T22:41:00.003+08:00

As ironic as it is with the title.... i'm so glad that the one month of waiting has ended. The 'baby' is here... and the hubby is pretty protective... i wonder how it will be when the real baby comes... hahaha...

Anyway, i'm glad the car is here adi.... was able to do the tinting yesterday, now my only worry is to get used with the car... till than....

KLUE Urbanscapes 2009

2009-06-29T15:52:00.002+08:00

As mentioned in my earlier blog.... my sister and i bought the tickets to the event... we went and spent almost 4 hours there.... Lots of vendors in the bazaar section... lots of F&B booth and not forgetting live performances from local artist, sketch, arts, photos, sun, sweat and yes local celebrities too.... Was able to get a free bag from Tongue & Chic Booth... bump into Kak Murni from Mimpi Murni (coz she was one of the vendors too)... bought something from her.... and lots more.... won't be elaborating much on this post.... pictures with the lil sis... once i get the pictures... it will be a pretty long post.... hahaha.... till than take care....

Asallamualaikum
~@lisha Meliss@~

2 Inspirational stars... An Angel & the King of Pop

2009-06-29T15:11:00.005+08:00

The news has been going around since their death.... E-news has been covering on it and showing their THS (True Hollywood Story). Channel V, MTV & Radio stations around has been airing his songs as a tribute... and guess what even Pop Shuvit tried to sing 'Smooth Criminal' as a tribute to the King of Pop during their performance at Urbanscapes 2009.

Farrah Fawcett, one of the angels in Charlie's Angels past away due to anal cancer on 26th of June (Malaysian time).... though i do not know her that well... but i'm sure she has left a certain mark on people's life, especially those who used to catch the series on TV.

May she R.I.P and condolence to her family members.....

Next is Michael Jackson.... we have known him through the years when he was still in Jackson 5.... singing our favorite songs for e.g "I want you back", "ABC" and etc. Than came the time when Michael became a solo artist coming up with albums such as Off the Wall (1979), Thriller (1982), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991) and History (1995). I still remember those times when i used to be a little girl, and my dad used to play the album 'Bad' on the cassette player and i will dance to his songs.

But one experience i can't forget, was when Breakthru (the dance team) decided to use 'Bit It' as one of our performance during my ex-company annual dinner. It was one of the most memorable experience i could ever remember. He will be deeply miss by most of us and insyallah his in a better place right now. We love you Michael....

May you Rest In Peace

Michael Jackson
(1958 - 2009)

(Ref: Wikipedia & JustJared)

Transformers review

2009-06-29T15:05:00.002+08:00

I'm sure by now, most of you guys might have catch the movie adi... well practically it's an awesome movie. A must see movie this summer.... especially if you love Transformers.

The storyline has not changed much... lots of new characters in it... an exciting plot as always... and the main character that i've been waiting for so long 'OPTIMUS PRIME'.... love him always.... Megan Fox hot as ever...

Those of you who have not catch it... please go watch it... I'm sure it'll be played for more than a month or so. The family wants to go watch it for 2nd round, this time gotta force the hubby to tag along.

Transformers 2 - Revenge of the Fallen

2009-06-20T21:46:00.003+08:00

Yes!!!! manage to reserve the tickets for next Wednesday's 3pm screening at GSC Midvalley... how cool is that. Was a bit worried at first, coz it was a buzz on FB about tickets being sold out and all. Don't think it'll be my first time watching it... coz the hubby's not coming along, he happens to work by the way. This time i'll be going with the lil sis, lil bro and mom... yup mom's taking leave to watch the movie with us, she's been waiting for it too.... hahaha.

Hopefully once the hubby makes up his mind when he is free, i'll be making my way to IMAX theatre to purchase those tickets. IMAX theatre, in Times Square, happens to have a screen which is 5x larger than any other screen cinema's which also equals to the ticket price being more which is about RM15. But it's really cool, coz the surround system is just perfect.... those of you who has never been there... should check it out one day.

Anyway can't wait to watch it... so insyallah i'll be able to blog about it next week... hehehe. Till than take care.... Assallamualaikum....

Movies & Tickets to Urbanscapes 2009

2009-06-18T14:33:00.005+08:00

Wow.... things has been going pretty busy lately.... but not gonna mentioned about it here... anyway's lately i was able to check out the new movie in the theatre's... well it's not new anymore, coz i'm sure most of you guys have watched it... went to check it out with the lil sis and the cousin sister.... yes it's not other than 'Angels & Demons'.

I think it's a really nice show with an exciting storyline and a really good plot. I didn't feel bored at all.... as the movie just keeps giving you more and more expectations to it. Anyway i'm not gonna have a boring review of it (coz i'm bad at giving reviews sometimes... hahaha). Conclusion is it's a good movie, not to be missed. Those who didn't have the opportunity to check it out, please get an original copy of it... when it comes out... or for those who have ASTRO... you will definitely get to see it by end of this year or next year.

Next thing, is the KLUE Urbanscapes is coming up next weekend... and i can't wait to go... it's in KLPAC again... which is pretty near to my parents house.. hehehe.... Last year i went to check out with the cousin sister, this year the lil sis wants to join along... so last Tuesday we went out to The Gardens.... coz lil sis did her research earlier (which is, certain selected Borders outlet was selling the tickets at a promotional price). The current price right now for the tickets is RM25, if you buy it on the day itself... it will be RM35.

But here's the deal, Borders was going to sell it for RM45 for a pair of tickets. Which basically means RM 22.50 for each ticket.... so... imagine when we went over to ask the tickets... the guy actually said... this is the last pair of tickets... (yes... it's totally sold out over there). Wow.... a real close call... if not i guess Amanda and i will be wasting our time and effort. After purchasing the tickets we went browsing around the magazine corner and the books corner... was searching for the Little Black Dress corner... till Amanda found it. They had so many new titles... some old ones too, which i have not read yet... was so tempted to buy some for myself... but i can't due to lack of cash. And the book is getting pricier too... it used to be RM19.90... but now is RM21.90... wow RM2 more.... hmmm... anyway i have two more books to read first (it was given by the lil sis for Christmas)... currently reading the one below

Once it's done..... i can read the next one.... but knowing me,.... i like to keep at least 1 or 2 books in stock... so at least when i'm done. I know i have the other one on standby to read... hehe... as weird as it may sound... that's me.

Hope this years KLUE Urbanscapes will have more to offer... it seems there'll be 100 vendors in the bazaar.... yes shopping... but have to be more thrifty this time.... and loads of photo's... can't wait for it... till than... take care guys...

Lonely Weekend with The Hubby

2009-06-08T21:11:00.004+08:00

Mama (Mother-in-law) followed koko (Brother-in-law) to Kelantan with his family on Friday evening, they left the house 20 minutes before i reached home... so ok Adam and i decide to have dinner at Al-dini's it's somewhere in Greenwood, nearby Sri Gombak. The restaurant normally cater Kelantanese food, for e.g. Tom Yam, Telur Dadar, Ikan Masak 3 Rasa, Kailan Ikan Masin and etc. Anyway, Adam and i decide to just order Nasi Goreng Udang and Tomyam campur for dinner.

Once dinner was done, Adam left me at home all alone while he goes and attend his Arabic class. So i had the whole house for solid 1 1/2 hours, and due to boredom i started blogging and checking my mail while watching the Kardashian on E. The father-in-law came back later, and Adam came back half an hour later.

On Saturday we took our time waking up, coz we didn't have anything to do.... so we got up like 12.30pm... each took our bath... the father-in-law was on leave... Adam did up the bed, while i went to operate the washing machine. Close to 2pm we decide to have brunch at Giant... had Ayamas for brunch and later went for grocery shopping.

Adam bought this chain for his office gate, so while we were there i tried out the massage chair... hehehe.... it was ticklish at first but then i got used to it, and it continued for 15 minutes. Once i was done, we headed back home and it was already 5pm. Unpacked the groceries, hang out the clothes and did the second batch of washing... coz it was time to change the bed sheet, pillow case and quilt cover.

By than, it was time to get ready coz Adam's Aikido class starts at 8.30pm. We went to fetch the hubby's bestie first (Raziff) and headed to Darul Ehsan Club, Ampang where the class is being held. Was watching the 'sensei' showing some new moves and the best part of the whole training is seeing Adam in action... hehehe. You see, before i dated Adam... he used to take up Aikido classes... but than he stopped, so after a few years he got back to it again and now it's been almost a year. So yes... back to the topic.... the best part is seeing your own husband being thrown around by his sensei.... i actually took a video... but b'coz i don't have a cable for the phone, i'm un-able to share with you guys yet. Insyallah i'll have the chance to show it to you guys.

After training all three of us headed to 'Studio 5' where the hubby, koko and their friends normally hang out after training. By the time we reached home it was almost 12am and head to bed by 2am.

The next morning we woke up an hour earlier, than the previous day. Freshen up, hang out the laundry as normal... than the hubby thought of going out to eat, but i decided to cook Spaghetti... and somehow the hubby requested for nuggets and drummets... by the time everything was done it was 2pm.... Everything was just nice, till it came to the nuggets... hahaha... i think i forgot to fry it under a small fire... so it kinda turn brown on the outside, before the inside was properly cooked... haha... the hubby had to recook it again... at the end, everything was finished... laze around for a while.. and back to house chores again.. and all the hubby did was just watching TV.... hmmmmm....

Hanging Out

2009-06-06T00:45:00.005+08:00

Trying to blog as often as i can, so that i don't loose touch on my writing side... hehehe. Anyway's the lil sister had to pass up her assignments today, and guess what i decided to go out with her and the cousin sister. Yes... i manage to drive my lil 'ferrari', coz mom doesn't allow me to drive the car anymore... since i'm no longer staying with them. But somehow the lil sis will ask me to drive, coz she doesn't know the road as well as i do... hahaha.

So after sending lil sis assignment... we drove all the way to Bandar Utama to fetch the cousin sis. The journey there itself was jam from TTDI. Sigh.... i think we were stuck like 15 minutes, than the other hassle was to get a car park in One Utama... imagine going around looking for car park for 15-20 minutes.... it's nuts i tell you. Never go during school holidays.... it's a killer.

Anyway we saw this dude that was about to leave.... sempat to 'smile' also... hahaha.. so sweet. Got out of the car, first thing we were thinking was food... yes imagine it's 2pm and us three have not touch any food since morning. Was so hungry, couldn't figure out what to eat... plus i need to take into consideration that i can only eat 'halal' food. At last we just decided to eat McDonalds, i guess you all would know by now... it wasn't 3pm yet, so the offer is still on.... bought 3 sets of meal and it only came up to RM18... so it was quite worthlah.

Than we stop by Body Shop, thinking that i could redeem my RM35 of product, but i can't coz everything in the shop was on sale... sigh.... anyway bought the Body Shop shower gel with the Promeganate scent... 2 for RM 34.50... quite cheap, coz the original price is RM 24.90 each bottle.

Than we decide to drop by an optical shop coz ms Ai Wei need to fix her specs... while lil sis and i decide to check out the clothes in Nichii... the clothes are nice, but due to lack of fund in my bank didn't buy anything. Than we just walk around... hoping from one shop to another... notice that MPH was having a small book sale so we decided to check it out. Manage to get a handphone strap, while the cousin sis got a keychain (paid for it, due to her birthday few days ago). Than we drop by Diva... to check out any nice things... the lil sis got herself a birdie necklace... but i don't have a picture of it now...

Next thing we did was drop by Ms. Read cafe and i got their signature cupcakes with the lil gummy bears.. coz the hubby loves it. While waiting for the cupcakes... we grab the latest Tongue&Chic magazine... more like a booklet, but due to the cute pictures on the cover... we just couldn't help but grab the May & June issue.

We were running late, so we left Oen Utama by 5.15pm.... head back home... coz the hubby was all alone (he finished work early today), the mother-in-law followed the brother-in-law and family to Kelantan... suppose to have a quiet weekend together with the husband all alone at home... but somehow the father-in-law decided's to take leave.... aaarrrggghhhh....
no peace adi.... huhuhuhu.... well hope to catch a decent movie with the hubby this Sunday... ^_^

Life Is Fragile

2009-06-04T15:31:00.002+08:00

Last night after eating Satay with the family, hubby and i headed to my parents house to visit them. Dad just came back from his trip to Australia, where the cousin brother and his family is residing now, and guess what he got me and hubby.... koala keychains.... sigh.... but at least something lah... hehehe

So anyway we left the house at about 11.30pm, coz hubby had to help the dad with his new laptop. I decided to be the one driving back home.... while we were taking the u-turn, we saw an accident happening right in front of our eyes. It was a hit n run. The idiot Wira knocked an uncle who was on the bike and he just sped off. While hubby and i was the one watching the uncle being flown in the air and dropped on the road. First thing i did was stop the car, put the emergency lights and came out of the car.

Hubby was to panicked to do anything, i had to basically scream at him, and asked him to go and see the uncle. Had to move the car and parked it at the nearest bus stop. Hubby called the ambulance, more ppl rushed to the scene. Alhamdullilah the uncle was still alive and concious. The uncle who happens to be an indian muslim (coz i heard him saying 'insyallah') was lying on his face. Two men slowly roll him over, so that he could lay on his back. A plain cloth police man approached me and asked whether i witness the accident and i said yes. Thank god another person got the number plate of the car.

Took some tissue, and pass it to this 'anne' who was wiping the uncle's face coz it was covered with blood. Another guy took the uncle's handphone and asked the uncle for his family's number. The ambulance and his family member came at the same time. We decided to give the 'daughter' (i think) some money due to the uncle's condition. We only left the scene, once the ambulance left.

Sigh, my heart felt so heavy to see the uncle in that condition. He was an innocent victim of a hit and run. I hope that driver that committed the accident will face his punishment soon, at the same time i hope the uncle will recover well from his injury.

As we muslim's believe, those ppl who have done bad things on us or the opposite, we will be able to meet them on judgement day. So we have to be weary at all times with what we say and do....

Wedding Procedures

2009-05-08T23:11:00.003+08:00

Do you know how it feels like, when you know your about to marry and your just stuck thinking what's to do next... well for me... that' what i felt.. along with the blues of thinking that the future groom is not doing a single thing... and the fact that these procedure is getting a lil complicated, now that i'm already a muslim... blur case adi...

So yeah.. if you guys wanna know how the whole procedure works for a 'muallaf' meaning a new convert... this is how it goes.

Adam and i had to attend this 2 day course called the 'Khursus Kahwin' aka Marriage Course, that was one of the criteria... Alhamdullilah.. though the schedule is really long, out of the 6, 4 ustad's manage to make their talk interesting and funny... (yes u can never have the class more attentive if you don't add jokes in). They will have light refreshments prepared for you.. and that was when i had the experience to where the 'tudung' aka the head scarf for 2 straight days... hmmm...

So we got our certs within a weeks time... the next thing is to do a HIV test in any government clinics... This one i have to share some experience with all of you. We went to the nearest government clinic... guess what, they make you read a silly pamphlet on HIV.. after 5-10 minutes, they will call you in... and it's question and answer time (it's ridiculous by the way)... so the nurse will ask on and on.. at the end i asked her "Is it compulsory for everyone to go through this" guess what's her reply "that's what the doctor instructed us to do"... hmm... ok so yeah they pull out this stringer from this plastic and they poke your finger.. to get the blood tested...

Your asked to wait outside, and within 10 minutes time you need to go to another room to get the results... so the thing was both Adam and i went to separate rooms... so i was like "Eh.. how come ah?"... he came out first and the results was negative for him.. than it was my turn.. went in.. the doctor said "congratulations, your tested negative for HIV" (by the way the letter from the doctor is only valid for 6 months - coz u have to submit it with your marriage application). So i got out of the room and i just had to do this.. i put up a sour face.. and started shaking my head from left to right...

Adam: "Da.. Da.. what is it... what did the results say...?"
Me : *still shaking my head*
Adam: "Da, tell me......" (his facial experience beginning to change)
Me: *started smiling* "hahahaha.... it's negativelah... why so scared..."
Adam: "Da.. don't do that to me again ok... you almost scared me there""

HAhaha.... i know i'm so wicked... but it was just so fun making him worried sometimes.. i know bad girl....

So few weeks later we had to see the commisioner of oath.. to certify that we are both bachelors and we have not committed in any marriage previously. Photocopy of IC... and other things... Next stop was JAWI (a government Muslim body in KL).. to submit our application... we met with the Ustad.. due to the fact that there are no close relative of mine from the father's side that are muslim.. i need to get a 'Wali Hakim' - a representative that will give my hand in marriage to my future husband during the nikah.

He prepared a letter and instructed us to go to the Syariah Court to get the consent of the court in order for me to get a 'wali hakim'... we went over.. and later found out that we need to photocopy all our documents... meet a typist so that he/she is able to draft out a certain piece of document (forgot the freaking term), that will be read during the court proceeding. Manage to get a slot the week after, in order for us to proceed with the wedding plans fast...

When the day came by.. u guys will never know how 'kan cheong' aka nervous i was... i thought i had to stand in front of the huge court or something.. but guess what.. i was called into this small room... was told to take my sit.. in front of me is.. the judge... next to him is the typist.. and all the judge did was:-

Judge: What's your full name?
Me: Alisha Melissa Mah Siew Kheng
Judge: Where do you live?
Me: (read out the full address)
Judge: When did you convert and where?
Me: 12 December 2008 at JAWI
Judge: Is your future spouse name Adam Fong Sho Keong?
Me: Yes Sir...

Well of course it didn't end there... there were a few more questions to go and the end was:-

Judge: The syariah court hereby allow Alisha Melissa Mah Siew Kheng to apply for a 'wali hakim'.... dismis... (huh... stun... blur face adi... quickly look at the guy that brought me in) Sign language he told me can go out adi... once out of the courtroom i asked:-

Me: It's just that ah?... nothing else?
Guy: *smiles* yeah... that's all.. you can go back to the administration office and wait for the letter...

You couldn't believe my reaction... i was so stun... i didn't expect the court to adjourn that soon... though i'm totally grateful that everything went smoothly... so yup.. we got our letter.. went back to submit the letter... the ustad dakwah and interview us a bit.. the next thing we know our application went through and we had to make a payment of RM25 for processing.

Next blog... wedding plans

Hmmmm....

2009-05-08T22:58:00.002+08:00

I guess my previous post is just plain brief and very straight forward. The truth is, i wish i could spill every single beans that happen during the period of time that i had to go through.. but i just feel that it's not so safe anymore, when your blog is being read publicly. Those who are close to me, would know the exact thing that happen to me... but i guess certain things are better to be kept confidential.

So yes, as to how i actually encountered Islam, it is through the boyfriend (now the husband)... he decided to be a muslim in March 08... due to his decision.. we had a lot of quarrel and you would never have guess how many attempts we had on quitting this relationship. I thank Allah that we survive every single test.. and we stayed strong till today. I guessed one of the most hurtful thing i have ever said to my future spouse was "I will never marry a muslim".... and that broke his heart so much... that he cried. I guessed i better eat those words back... hahaha...

So yeah... umm... i had to lie to my parents that i was still a Catholic when i was actually not... yes i did the most hurtful thing in the world... that is to do all this behind their back.. and it's not like i didn't have any guilt in me.. i did... i have the sense of empathy in me.. what do u think.. i can't just ignore my parents feeling... but i had to do what's right for me.. and that is to make my life happier.

Things were not going smoothyly through out the journey... the hardship and tourment i had to go through... when i wanted to marry the man i love and my mum still holding on to me, without knowing that i was already a muslim... i couldn't bear telling her.

And all this while... Adam and i were planning for our wedding... hmmm...

A Test That Involves Hardship

2009-04-30T15:38:00.003+08:00

End of 2008 and it has been a test that i will never forget for the rest of my life.

In Mid November 2008 i started to moved out from my family's house. It wasn't an easy thing, but something that i have decided firmly. Due to a small misunderstanding i had with my father, i finally decided to move out of the house. At this point of time i knew who my real friends were.. those who were there for me... you guys know who your are.

Anyway a month later in December.... i decided to make another huge leap in my life... and that is to profess the 'dua khalimah syahadah'.... to understand that there is no other God than Allah and Prophet Muhammad s.a.w is the Messenger of Allah. Since than i was called a Muslim...

To others being a Muslim might be something that is so hard to understand... but if you could take a few minutes to understand what Islam is all about.. you will than come to a realisation what this whole life and 'dunia' aka world is about.

That i will explain later on in my blog... conclusion is i'm happy being a Muslim, i'm happy that i finally get to pray to Allah s.w.t, i'm glad to say that i finally understand what islam is all about and not wat it has been wrongly portrayed in the mass media.

~Alisha_Mel~

P.S: By the way if some of you guys are curious what's my new name it's Alisha Melissa Mah Siew Kheng..... ^_^

Missing in Action & Am Back

2009-04-30T15:27:00.002+08:00

It's time to be back and updating this blog... after being missing in action for way to long. This i have to apologise to u guys...

It's been an emotional journey that i had to go through. Those close to me, will understand what i mean... and i appreciate each one of them for understanding and supporting me through out the whole journey. Alhamdullilah, coz at the end of the day everything turn out well. I somehow understand what sacrifice's is all about in this journey and i've never appreciate Allah as much as i have before...

Anyway not gonna cram all the stories in here... will take sometime to update every single experience i have slowly... along with pictures of coz. So just stay tuned....

~Alisha_Mel~

Handmade Earrings, Bracelets & Necklaces by ME!!

2008-11-09T23:55:00.006+08:00

Ok, i don't know whether it sounds weird or surprising to most of you... but yes, i'm venturing into something new, and that's making my own accessories. Been thinking about it for the past few months and i thought why not give it a try, since i love buying accessories for myself (I'm sure most of you gals out there love it too). Plus i've been into arts and crafts since i was young, so to me is just something natural in me that i love doing.

So i'll be showing you guys some of my handmade collections, most of my current earrings will not be more than RM10.00... but probably in the near future, it'll be a lil expensive but not too worry, coz i'll cater to a few target age and income.

I welcome any comments or critics... but please don't be too harsh on the aspiring spirit... hehehe. If any of you guys are interested just email me, to those who know me can sms me.. anyway this are a few teasers...:-

That's all for now... the proper post will be up soon. Thanks... and may all of you have a blessed day...

~God Bless~

Not Just an Ordinary Dinner

2008-11-08T00:12:00.005+08:00

Been really busy lately, without my boss around everything seems to fall into place well. Just that i had to do loads of filing, and knowing it's not something that you can clear off within 5 minutes.

Anyway, today's Friday, and yet i'm still in the office at 7.30pm. Sigh... cars all the way at mom's place, and in order to get there i've to take the train, as it is just one stop away. Mum called at abt 4 something earlier, and i mentioned to her, to head back home first as i won't be having dinner.

I reached the train station and somehow one of the officers who was working at the train station, told me to be careful, if i was gonna used the pedestrian bridge and i ask "Why?", "Coz, this evening someone's back got snatch", said the officer... so i said "OK, thank you"... while walking on the bridge (which by the way has no lights, the only lights are the one coming from the street lights), i noticed a man smoking a cigarette and sitting at the other end of the bridge... *telling myself in my heart* "Oh no... this is not a coincidence"... prayed really hard along the way.. when i reached the other end, i quickly walk down the stairs. Thank God for flats.... sigh...

Anyway got into the car and head back home, before i have dinner with Adam.. Guess what mom just told me to go ahead with Dinner and come back later... sigh... so had to wait for 'da'... and guess what we had for dinner? Domino's Pizza with their Spicy Sauce Drum Sticks and cokes. Next destination Titiwangsa... it was so windy and peaceful. There were a few couples sitting around and we found a spot right under a street lamp right next to the lake.. and it was just simply romantic. Probably that's b'coz we don't realise the simplest thing are the most meaningful thing.

We enjoyed our dinner and talking to one another. Just spending time with each other is enough even if it's just 2 hours of our time. Anyway that help take my misses aways for a while. It's been storing in me for the past one day. I hope will be doing this more often.. sometime soon... :)

the cuppacakes® show 04

2008-10-21T22:05:00.003+08:00

come join us for a day of fun, excitement, activities and free cupcakes! :)

date: 26th october 2008 sunday
time: 2pm to 10pm
at: wondermilk cafe

mark your calendar! ditch whatever plan you may already have because nothing is more worthwhile than hanging out with us to celebrate the cuppacakes show! come join us for a day of fun, excitement, activities and free cupcakes! :)

everyone is invited! bring your friends, relatives, kids, family, lovers & neighbours.

we've got a great line up of activities in store for all;

1) ACTIVITIES:
cupcake design competition
cupcake tattoos

2) ACOUSTIC SESSIONS by special guests:
poet stories
suicide pop
lightcraft

3) DJ SETS:
8-bit music wonders colourama will be previewing some awesome music and visual displays.

4) WONDERMILK BAZAAR
featuring interesting labels such as:
airplane system
blok on!
finders keepers
karya
mahani moleque
tea & sympathy
old blossom box
shoplifters
suicide pop

so put on your sunday best and come join us at the 4th installment of the cuppacakes show. and make sure u hang out and stay still the end cos the next day is a public holiday! yay!

brought to you by +wondermilk.

Snatch Thief

2008-10-18T23:31:00.004+08:00

Don't worry it didn't happen to me, it happen to my mom this afternoon... Basically dad drop mum off at Sentosa Hospital for her physiotherapy appointment.... somehow after her appointment, mom decided to go re-draw some money from the bank. She took a bus back home... on the way walking towards our house... a motorbike came from the back, and snatch her bag, which happens to be on the inside part of her.

She couldnt' give chase, as she was alone.. plus the motorcyclist had a pillion rider at the back... all she did was scream, and it all happen rite in front of my house gate. Guess what i was doing that time... i was busy watching Shark Boy and Lava Girl... when it all happen. Heard someone screaming.. and took a peep right at the window.. next thing i knew, i saw my mum standing all alone and feeling so distraught... and guess what my siblings did, all they did was shouting at the top of their voice and asking me to open the gate faster...

Sigh should i be mad at them for not reacting and by picking up those house keys instead of asking me to open... hmmm... never mind... anyway.. guess what was my first reaction when i met my mum outside, i heard her mentioning to me, that she re-drew a whole lump sum of money... and those guys just sped off with it.

I couldn't bare, telling my mom off.. and asking her over and over again... why didn't she ask me to pick her up, knowing that she's carrying so much money. Sigh... anyway mom called dad... and all he did was scold her all the way to the police station and back... sigh..

Anyway this is a lesson to be learned, always expect the unexpected, in mom's case, i guess it was meant to happen, though nobody hopes for it. By the way everything's back to normal, mom's ok and she'll be enjoying her trip to Macau with dad...

Bijou Bazaar @ Eco Film Fest 2008

2008-10-18T23:19:00.002+08:00

Bijou Bazaar @ Eco Film Fest 2008
ASWARA, Kuala Lumpur
1 - 2 November 2008
Operating Hours: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Blook Fashion Show

2008-10-18T23:17:00.001+08:00

Date : Sun 19th October 2008
Time : 3.00pm
Venue : Blook Subang Parade

The Story of My Love Life

2008-09-28T16:43:00.008+08:00

People always wonder how two souls could have met with each other, and they have been inseparable ever since. Well i wish to document the story of my love life... whether this story will ever be read out during my wedding day, i hope not... coz i think Adam's parents and mine will start to wonder... WHAT!!! that's how our kids knew each other.. haha... ok let me tell you my version of my story and this is coming from the horses mouth... no where else.

Ok... the story started when i was in form 5 (17 years old)... my dad disconnected the modem, and i wasn't allowed to use the internet at all... knowing that there was no streamyx, and you have to pay for every cent that you used. So what i did was since there was a Kompleks aka Mall nearby my house... i decided to go over to the Cyber Cafe's and used it to my advantage. So imagine RM 2.40 for one hour of usage.

Anyway, that was how i met Adam.. wait.. more like he noticed me.. yup he was the owner of one of the Cyber Cafe.. what was it called again da.... oh yeah 'Terasoft' hehehe... so i use to go over to his Cyber Cafe to used the internet... and he had two shops.. and the divider was a piece of glass... guess what... one day i was using the computer and i notice this guy on the other side was looking.. or more like staring at me.. and i was wondering... why is this guy looking at me like that. Fine, ignore him and continue doing my stuff on the net...

Wanna know what else... my school had this silly ruling whereby our Uniform had our name tags emboss on it... so that's how this cheeky lil 'da' of mind find out my name. The best part, he had an employee by the same name too... how nice... so it seems whenever i went over, he'll purposely call 'Melissa' it's as if his calling her.. but the truth was he was trying to get my attention... hahaha... thinking abt it makes me laugh.

So yeah, we didn't actually had a conversation until one time when i was abt to leave for National Service. When i made the payment at the counter, he asked me whether i would want to have the application form to get into MMU... that's when i told him... 'No, thank you... coz i'll be in NS for 3 months"... so we were out of contact for more than 3 months. Than there was one day when my mom and i decided to go over the mall to get some stuff... that's when i notice 'da' on the ladder in front of his shop.. and i gave him a smile.

After a month or so.. one of my NS friend persuaded me to install Yahoo Messenger... and one day a stranger with the nickname 'fusuke9' came online and talk to me... i didn't know who he was until he introduced himself. Before that i have to say that my first impression on 'da' was that his a malay. That would probably b'coz his a Chindian and his skin colour is more darker. Hahaha... so since than we've been chatting online every single night.

After a few months, he decided to ask me out for lunch... i guess that would be counted as a first date... and it was in Pizza Hut... hahah... he actually just came back from his cousin sisters wedding and he went to Penang. Over there he bought a perfume 'Tommy Hillfiger for Women'... and he gave it to me... that's the first time a man had ever given me a perfume.. and to me that was an obvious 'hint'... So since than we've been really close and we somehow told each other we like each other.. and it all happen on September 11th.

Since than, September 11th has been embedded in my head.. as it is my anniversary date, the date where Adam and i actually got together.. It's been 4 years since the day we got hooked to each other, and since than we've been through a lot. The first few months is always the 'honeymoon' month... later on there are arguments as normal... there were time where we hated each other... we say things that hurt each other.. but at the end of the day, we still forgive and forget.

To me this relationship is a part of my experience, and experience on how to love, care, and understand each other... Compromising and being thoughtful all the time... ever forgiving and still loving each other. It's tough.. being in a relationship... as it needs a lot of effort and care. I'm not trying to frightened any potential lovers who are planning to be in a long term relationship... but always remember if you love that someone, you will always think and sacrifice for that someone.

I guess for both Adam and I, we have sacrifice a lot for our relationship, tears, laughter, sweat... no blood yet for now... hehe.. but i love every second of it... i love every single experience i had and will have with him. At the same time, both of us are also praying that we may be able to savour the joy of being married to one another and being able to call each other husband and wife.

When the day will come.. only 'Allah' knows best.. but we're planning it sometime next year... yeah.. i know some ppl will say " Your, so young, why would you want to sacrifice your single life adulthood" well let me tell you something.. In Islam.. it is encouraged for couples to get marry young.. as you will not be involve in too many sinful acts... for example pre-marital sex and also fornicating... so why not enjoy that life.. in marriage.. when you know your able to do something legally in that bond of marriage. But also think twice before jumping in that boat.. coz that's where you start a family. In the mean time for me.. though i might be married young.. i'm not planning to have kids so soon... as it is advisable to be financial stable. So i'm just gonna enjoy my life of being a wife and being able to spend my time with Adam every single day 24/7. Without anyone telling us... "oh that's wrong, you can't do that... it's un-lawful" ... so hmmm... i guess that's how i contemplate things... hehehe..

So i hope those singles out there... may you find your soul mate soon. For those who have found their other half... be always thankful to 'Allah' coz to tell the truth... i am.. for Adam is the answers to my pray.. the pray of being able to be loved, cared and understand.. a man who i can someday call my husband... 'insya allah' (May it Happen in God's will)

God Bless

Sick & Not Loving it

2008-09-20T17:11:00.003+08:00

It's been really long since i had the time to write down something on this blog. Lately the sick bug has been going around the office and at home. Somehow i seem to be affected by it to, knowing that the ventilation in the office is so bad.

Been having this fever, flu & cough and all... i'm tired of taking all the medication. In a total of one week i actually visited 3 doctors. 2 were my panel and 1 is Adam's customer. Somehow the medicine that the 3rd doctor gave me, is really working it's stuff.

I don't feel like myself today... don't know why.. and i haven't eaten anything since morning, well actually i ate half a cup of 'Koko Krunch with Milk' and that's all... no appetite. 'Da' ask me to go over to his house, probably i could find some comfort there and have dinner with his family.... sigh... why do i have to feel like this... i feel like i'm not myself. I need to get out of this house and do something. But i can't shop, coz i ran out of money....hmmm... anyway can't think of shopping anymore.. too many clothes in the closet... and need to save the money for the big day.

Whether my parents are against it... i don't think i care anymore. I'm freaking 22 and they don't see it. It's hard why they can't understand for the fact that this man that i love has not changed a little, but just his religion. Does a religion makes a person? i don't think so. I just wish they could see what i see. Which is 'I Love This Man' and there's nobody else in this world who can replace him... I just want to be with him for the rest of my life... that's all i ask for...

Bijou Bazaar at Menara Hap Seng

2008-09-12T21:52:00.003+08:00

All those stated below were taken from Bijou Bazaar official blog, have fun reading.

If you're not already in the know, the September installment will spread over tiga ... trois ... san ... three weekends! No joke, three weekends, peeps!

+ 13 - 14 September 2008
+ 20 - 21 September 2008
+ 27 - 28 September 2008

Operating Hours: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Lobby - Arts + Music
Level 1F - Retail Lab
Level 2F - Rooftop Garden, for you, if you feel like escaping from the madness ...

So, here's a map. :op

The landmarks near Menara Hap Seng are Ruums, Nuovo + Shagri La? At that traffic light junction, you will see a Mercedez Benz + Smart cars dealership. Menara Hap Seng, which houses The Podium is the white building right behind the showroom. Entrance to the basement carpark is right next to the showroom.

Though The Podium, Menara Hap Seng is right smack in the Golden Triangle of Kuala Lumpur, their weekend parking rate is only RM 3 per entry, y'all! (The next time I have a dinner function in Shangri La, I know where to park. :op)

If you don't feel like driving into KL, you may take the KL Monorail. The nearest stop is Jalan Chulan Station. Just walk down towards Ruums/Nuovo, Menara Hap Seng is the white building behind Mercedez Benz + Smart cars dealership, across the road to Ruums/Nuovo.

If you need directions, you can call 012.398.9849 or 019.655.9945 or 012.607.3011. If we're lost ourselves, we'll pass the mobile to someone who can give you directions, at the bazaar. :o)

p.s. Say if you're taking the cab + the driver goes all blur on you, when you ask them for Menara Hap Seng, tell them it's the building formerly known as Plaza MUI.

So do go support this independent fashionistas and give your support!!!

Euphoria Event • 6th September 2008

2008-08-28T23:26:00.001+08:00

Hey babes, A Model Studio and A Model Xcess are organising an fashion event called "Euphoria Event".There will be more than 80 types of different clothing and accessories for you to choose and of course for you to try on before you purchase.Yes..Try before you purchase..We will provide you fitting rooms.No worries!!

For the walk in customers, you are entitled to enjoy 10% discount
(purchase above RM150).

For those who purchase more than RM150 on the spot, will eligible to become our AMS and AMX member. Of course, you will receive a special gift and privileges when you sign up become our member.

Alright..babes..so see ya on that day, 6th September 2008!!

For enquiries, please contact Samantha, 012 325 3109

Click on the map for zoom in, Thanks ;)

P.S: This was taken from http://amodelxcess.blogspot.com/

Stand up for Clare.

2008-08-26T23:48:00.001+08:00

I seriously do not know how to start this blog. Lately too many drama’s have been going around, out of one person’s act. Out of one person’s act, who does not know how to be responsible for his/her actions, instead decides to point it to one person. This other person instead is willing to help and not knowing that he/she has put his/her reputation into risk, when all he/she wanted to do was just to help his/her friend.

I just hope and pray to Allah, that truth may prevail someday, if it’s not today… than I guess it’ll just have to be on Judgment Day. If one does not repent by than, than that person will receive the wrath from our Almighty God. And guess what, nobody once to be in that person’s position.

Please we are all friend’s, we are not suppose to slander or do any back biting or reveal the shortcoming of others.

Do you not you know that if you slander another person, all your good deeds that you’ve accumulated in your life as at now, will be given to the person you slander and humiliate? Instead you will be standing at the Day of Judgment without any good deeds in front of our Almighty Creator as a loser.

So please bare in mind, that what ever actions we’ve made will be accountable on the day of judgment. For we have two angels at the side of us at all times that are witnessing every single actions and taking it into account at all times.

May this be a reminder to all of us, that God Almighty is watching us at all times. For those who are affected from other people’s action, may God Almighty have mercy on you and may you take this as a form of challenge or test from God. For it was meant to be, as he is always testing our faith in Him and we know that he loves us very much.

~May God Bless Those Who Read My Blog~

Party Announcement! by Shopaholics Unite!

2008-08-23T14:05:00.003+08:00

Was browsing through the online shopping sites, and i realise that Shopaholics Unite! will be having their sale again, this time you can see it first hand at one of the boutiques in Hartamas. Below are the info, copied from their blog:-

Another party happening this Sunday! *********************************** Our previously about twice monthly now dramatically reduced to once monthly parties which we love, only if you come! When: Sunday, 24 Aug 08, 11AM - 3PM Where: L-3-7, Plaza Damas, Jalan Sri Hartamas 1, 50480 Kuala Lumpur (call for directions: 0126018795, Leng) Why: For the uninitiated, it's how you get to view all new

URL: http://shopaholicsu.blogspot.com/

So if you wanna check it out, please pay them a visit at the address stated above. Have fun...

Bijou Bazaar in Strudels Café, Lucky Garden + Dinner @ Frames

2008-08-07T21:59:00.028+08:00

When to check out the bazaar about 2 to 3 weeks back… and yes I finally met Kak Murni after so long… she sells all this lovely accessories for a really reasonable price.. and I bought this white lovely pair of earrings from her… wore it, right after that..

For only RM 10.00

hehe… So Miss Lil Aiwei got herself a top, sis got for the family some lil cupcakes (6 for RM5.00)… and I got myself this long white T after that… snap some pictures for the blog… nothing much interesting…

Live band performance... this girl was good

This was taken from the Jujuwitata's booth

People and more people

Strudels cafe + Bijou Bazaar

Ms Lil Aiwei and my sis

The t-shirt from the Bazaar - for RM30.00

so decided to drop by Czip Lee opposite of Bangsar Village 2. It’s actually a bookshop… but it has really nice things… and knowing me an art & craft lover… can’t stop checking out some stuff… walk.. walk and ended up buying some small funky notebook… to record down my daily expenses… yes I do that… but I guess it’s not stopping me from spending over the budget sometimes… sheesh…

Than, next we went to Little Black Book outlet in Bangsar… so sis checked out some coat, and lil Miss Aiwei went for shorts… and me just browsing… but somehow ended up with two lovely pair of earrings…

Got this two lil babies from Little Black Book Boutique (RM5.90 each)

than kept browsing all the other boutiques around Bangsar… somehow I got so tired and exhausted… decided to just sit at one the pavements… was on the phone with Clare.. when suddenly Chin Wei, the Finance Manager from my company passed by… so said hi…

Lil Ms. Aiwei and Amanda again

A not very nice picture of me & Ms Lil Aiwei (Was dead tired of walking)

The 'Mah' sisters....

than called mom to inform her that we want to have dinner outside, coz I wanted to check out Frames café in TTDI Plaza…

So we headed back to the parking lot, got into the car… drove all the way to TTDI plaza and had our dinner there. Below are few of the pictures…

Amanda's Hot Lemon Tea

'G Frost'- Frames signature drink... yum yum..

Love their Spring Rolls... so yummy.

Ms. Lil Aiwei and i decided to try their Cheese Burger - RM 19.90 only

Fish & Chips for Amanda - also for RM19.90 only

Making fun with the Cheese Burger... hehe

Send Ms. Lil Aiwei back home and we headed back home, and that’s the end of the day.

Bazaar in Bangsar Shopping Centre, for the whole month of AUGUST!!!!

2008-08-05T22:43:00.004+08:00

Yes, guys, you read that title right... i've been doing some online window shopping lately, and i've realise that a lot of independent bloggers who sell their clothes online, has been spreading this news all over, so as a shopping addict myself, i thought why not i share this lovely news for all the girls out there.... the details are as per- below:-

You read that right! There is now gonan be a bazaar every single Sunday for the whole of August! Woot!

When?

It starts next Sunday! 10^th August 2008 @ WIP Cafe in BSC

The event is organized by Chics Closet (Curvychics) in collaboration with WIP Cafe at Bangsar Shopping Complex.

Do check 'em out both readers and e-shop owners alike for another opportunity to mingle and share 'em goodies round!

For more info, do check out thier facebook group page: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=28521812515

The details above was taken from http://ashopaholicsden.blogspot.com/

CAP.zoo-ed

2008-08-03T23:53:00.004+08:00

Yup another bazaar is coming up soon, but this time it's somewhere in the middle of KL... not too sure if any of you have heard of CAP SQUARE... well probably most of you would, coz it's just somewhere nearby Asian Heritage Row... anyway below are the info's:-

The Event: CAP.zoo-ed

The Saying: The Gathering for Woodstock Traders

The Date: 9th & 10th August 2008

The Time: 12pm - 10pm , 12pm - 8pm

The Venue: CapSquare Centre, Kuala Lumpur

So please go and check it out, and support them.... till than take care

Movies + Shopping = Quality Time Together

2008-07-27T23:35:00.008+08:00

This days Adam and I try to go out at least once a month… for shopping or for a movie… or something that we both like to do together… so what happen, was few weeks back we went out to watch Kungfu Panda… we were 5 minutes late… to collect our reservation tickets, luckily the guy at the counter was nice enough to allow us to redeem our tickets.

So we had abt half an hour before the movie starts, went to this sandwich café and got ourselves sandwich, since they ran out of Hot Potatoes with Corn beef… which was Adam’s favorite… Once done we, walked back to the cinema… got ourselves the popcorn set with 2 cokes.. and headed to the theatre. The movie was ok for me, dunno why it didn’t look funny to me… but ‘Da’ couldn’t stop laughing… coz he thinks it’s funny… hehehe… anyway when the movie was over… we decided to head over to One Utama old wing to eat some Sushi King…. Hehe got my normal Tempura… and he got his version of ‘ Tempura’…. Eat and chit chat… that’s what we call quality time…

Once we were done eating we headed to the picture booth… yes it was my idea all of a sudden to take some picture at those funky booth… it was first time for ‘Da’, but it was the 2^nd time for me, after so many years… by the way we didn’t understand the instructions at all… coz it was all Japanese… gosh we just had to guess everything… but thank god at the end of the day the pictures turn out cute… hehe…

Later we went for shopping… not actually shopping, more like browsing… but somehow ended up in F.O.S and we both ended up getting a top…. Than I saw this cute lil ballerina flats in DC Tribe… and I found it cute since they had hole’s in star shape… decided to get it… and now I’m loving it… hehehe…

Bijou Bazaar @ Jeumpa D'ramo 03

2008-07-24T23:58:00.002+08:00

Hei guys just to inform you that Bijou Bazaar will be back soon in August 08. So if you girls out there who just loves shopping in a concept where it's flee market and you get to bargain your favorite items, do come over and check it out:-

Bijou Bazaar @ Jeumpa D'ramo 03
Address: 102 - 104 Jalan Maarof, Bangsar

Date:
2 - 3 August 2008

Operating Hours:
+ Saturday 11 a.m. till late
(MTV Asia Awards or an 80s movie screening, pending approval)
+ Sunday 11 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Wanna know more check out their blog, on my list of links... till than take care

A Poem from an Understanding Friend

2008-07-18T16:28:00.002+08:00

Hei guys, this is actually a poem that was written from one of my friend, and it's quite meaningful to me, for the fact that we have never met face to face, neither have we heard each other's voice over the phone. Knowing each other through a close friend of ours, somehow makes us understand each other better, and now with the internet, the blog becomes a place for us to communicate in a way and update each others life. So since he has privated his blog, i don't think it makes any difference to link him on this article. But i hope he doesn't mind me sharing this poem right here:-

Fight for Your Right

When you believe in yourself,

You fight for what is right.

You fight for your right.

Never let others take advantage of you,

Never let others take out your weekness,

Never let them take you for granted.

You have to fight for yourself,

Fight for what you believe in,

Fight for your own rights.

You fight because you love that someone,

You fight because you worked hard to get there,

You fight to become a great person in life.

You fight for a reason.

And that reason is..

Your just fighting for your own rights.

And believe that you can!

Li

I guess based on the signature that is below, most of you all would know who he is by now. So i wanna say thank you to Liam, for writing such a meaningful poem. I appreciate the time and the effort taken. Thank you.....

Party Announcement From Shopaholics Unite!

2008-07-17T13:20:00.004+08:00

Below is an announcement made by the blog 'Shopaholics Unite' and they'll be opening their shops for people to view and purchase their clothes. Below is the announcement, from their blog:-

Party coming right up this Sunday! If you want to come view and try the clothes you've been oogling off your computer screen then come on by baybeh!

***********************************

When: 20 Jul 08, Sunday
Time: 1PM - 5PM
Where: L-3-7, Plaza Damas, Jalan Sri Hartamas 1, Sri Hartamas
Directions: Call Leng, 0126018795
Btw: Those of you who won the RM20 shopping voucher from the
Tongue in Chic contest, this is a good chance to use it!

So if your free and you wanna shop, do drop by their shop, as their clothes are quite reasonable... Wanna know more just check out their blog at my side bar... Bye

A nite at the Mastiara, Pasar Malam

2008-07-17T00:12:00.008+08:00

Well few weeks back, my sis and i decided to go to the Pasar Malam (nite bazzar) in Taman Mastiara, which is a 10 minute drive from my house.

Park my car at the roadside, and we decided to look out for stuff that we would like to purchase, so we hop from one stall to another... bought myself a Milk Tea flavored, Bubble Tea. Than we walk and walk... at the end of the day i bought myself a blue top and a nice white PVC bag, all for a very low price... and i'm so happy...

The PVC bags for only RM 25.00

The Blue Top for only RM 33.00

So you know what this proves that... Night Bazaar things may sound so darn low quality but guess what you may never know, you might get a good buy for a really low price...

Manicure & Pedicure

2008-07-15T22:22:00.005+08:00

I actually went for it like almost a month ago... got a free voucher from the Sports Club of my company. It was a privilege for all ladies, due to mother's day, so what happen was my boss didn't wanna go, so i got an extra free voucher from her.

Decided to bring my mom along for some pampering, so made all the necessary arrangements with the owner, Aunty Maria. Thank God, coz some ppl actually cancelled their appointment, so the auntie could slot us in. Reached Subang Parade at abt 5 minutes past 1.30pm, quickly rush to Nail Trend... got ourselves there, and was greeted by Aunty Maria (an elderly eurasian lady, can really ngam with my mom), and two Filipino ladies who are her employees. They're really very nice pleasant people, they made us got up onto this nice cozy sofa's, it had like a special sink, where you deep your feet in and all.

So first they did the scrubbing of the leg, before i continue, i actually add another RM 50 for my mom and myself, that makes RM100, for a feet treatment... which i think was really worth it. So yeah, let's continue... so after scrubbing... they rinse than they wipe... than they remove the cuticles. After that it feels like your feet is going through some mask or something, coz they used this thin like facial cotton, spray some stuff... and stick it to where your corn is, and also parts of your feet, which they find it rough. What happen next was they use transparent foil and wrap your feet, along with face towel.

While that process was going on, it was my hands turn to be pampered. The fingers was first deep into this mould cup with warm water, and than later the cuticles were removed. once that's done, they start putting the base coat. So while the base coat sinks in, they went back to the feet, got everything remove, than they got this special spatula, and start scrapping all your dead skin cells. To my amazement, it was a lot of dead skin cells... and i was shocked when the lady who attended to me showed the result of the scrapping.

So next was moisturising the legs, than choose nail color. Once painted, than we move too the table... she moisturise my hands up to my elbow, than she started painting my nails. At the end of the day my mom and i enjoyed it, an our feet felt so moisturize, that i felt so wasted, coz i had to be the one driving. So below is the result, of the good service. Next time i'm there i'll get some nice pictures of the place alright?....

The Manicure

The Pedicure

Last Tag.... I Hope

2008-07-08T14:27:00.002+08:00

This tag was first started from Ms. Astrid... than jangkit to Clare.... now Clare had to tag me... fine... i shall just finish all this:-

1) At what age do you wish to marry?
Well when i use to be a young lil girl, i use to wish that i'll be married ideally... when i'm 25. But now since i'm with someone for the past 4 years, you tend to think again.. coz the truth is i won't mind marrying earlier. Knowing that God has answered your prayer and send someone so special in your life, you will really want to fulfill it with a vow and be a lawful couple.

2) What is your most favourite thing to do?
This one i really have to agree with Clare... coz i loved dancing and performing too, like i've mentioned it runs in my blood, though my parents are not into that. But the 2nd thing would be taking natural pictures, that depicts life and real life situation.

3) If you have a close close close friend since childhood who loves to take away whatever you like, including guys/girls. He/she always wins, will you still consider him/her your friend?

Well to say the least i don't even know whether i'll survive in such a friendship, coz i believe when you have a friend, it's best to cherish the friendship... rather than destroying it with such an act. What would even make a logical person do such a thing to their friends? but the answer to this question, well i guess it probably be no.. unless he/she comes to a realisation and apologize for their actions, and changes for good... than it's yes, coz everyone deserves a second chance.

4) If you had to die to save a friend/loved one would you do it?
I WOULD!!!! coz they leave such a great impact in your life, living without them could just probably make you feel, what's the point of living anymore.

5) If you can have 1 dream to come true, what would it be?
To be able to marry and spent the rest of my life with the one i love so much, with the blessings of God and both our family.

6) Do you believe you can survive without money?
In this dog eating world, it's hard to live even without a little money; it's a form of material sustainer's for us.

7) If you could write a song, what would it be about?
I guess it would be a song for God Almighty who keeps showering me with his blessings.

8) What do you feel like doing right now?
I feel like sleeping in Adam's arms.

9) If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you want to be?
I would want to be in Japan when the Sakura flowers are blooming, I would want to be in Hawaii or Bali to experience the sand and the sea, I would want to be in Thailand, to shop like a crazy mad lady with Ms. Lil Aiwei and also Clare.... hmmm what else somewhere where i could experience Autumn.. any suggestion?

10) List out 3 good points about the person who tagged you.
Clare... 1) Bubbly 2)Passionate in performing 3)Someone to rely on besides Adam & Alistair.

11) What are the requirements for you to wish from your other half?

That he understands why showing physical affection is not just abt lust but love and also to carry his handphone along, coz you never know when i might need you for emergency cases.

12) Which type of person do you hate most?

Rapists! Sex perverts! (agree with Clare!!!!) ... ummm... two face ppl and also ppl who think they know everything, but they actually don't...

13) What is your ambition?

To be the most sought after female choreographer and also a freelance photographer. But the first dream x jadi adi, coz Malaysia does not have that kind of exposure, plus u can't go far, not locally of course

14) What is the thing that will make you think he/she is bad?

Well to me yeah i think it's lies or fakers so to speak & Ppl who does not know how to respect another person.

15) What do you think is the most important thing in your life?

Well it would basically be my family, especially my mom, and also not forgetting Adam.

16) If you could travel back in time, which famous person would you like to meet?

I guess it would be all the prophets that was listed in our holy books. Coz there's too much misconception going on... and all i want is just the truth, and nothing but the truth.

17) If you had a chance, which part of your character would you change?

Well to name a few, the first would be my stuborness - coz Taurus are famous for this character. Two is my spending habbits, need to learn how to safe more and not buy things upon impulse. Three to appreciate and understand my loved ones more. Four to not be lazy and keep thinking ahead and Five to learn to spare sometime with God, as it is my obligation.

18) Who is the person you can share all your problems with?

Adam Fong Sho Keong

19) What are the 5 things you must have on when you go hang with friends?

1)Handphone

2)Cash

3)Car - to travel

4)Comfortable clothes and shoes/ sandals

5)Camera - i guess.... to capture all the moments and than start blogging abt it.

20) Do you think you get hungry because your cold our you feel cold cause your hungry?

I guess it depends on the situation... but usually i'm hungry coz it's cold

Tagging Time!

1)Adele

2)Ai Wei

3)Joanne

4)Tsu Yi
5)Alistair (if only he has a blog)

Top 10 Sexiest Man

2008-07-08T13:36:00.016+08:00

Thanks to Clare for tagging me, i now have to crack my head to find which 10 man are sexiest to me... sigh

1. It had to be Orlando Bloom... after watching him in Lord of the rings, almost every single movie, he acts i would like to check out...

2. Wade Robson, with his moves on the dance floor, there's no denying that he has talents at such a young age.

3. Is Chris Brown, for his talent of singing and dancing

4. Chad Michael Murray... in 'My Cinderella Story'

5. Richard Gere, the all time favourite... even as he age, his looks still remains as charming as ever.

6. Antonio Banderas - The Zorro... and with his moves in Take The Lead, you can't stop to wonder how sexy he looks.

Aiyo, still got 4 more to go.....

7. Bae Yong Jun, the lead actor in Winter Sonata, he used to be the craze back during my high school days.

8. Rain - from Korea..... Loves his moves... and have perform using one of his songs too...

9. Would be Johnny Depp.. though he holds weird characters at times, but his such a good actor.

1o. The most sexiest man alive for me would be:-

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My Adam Fong Sho Keong..... he may not be all macho for you girls out there, but he holds a really deep place in my heart, and i love him so much....

This picture was actually taken few years back.. so yeah he looks more boyish here.. ^_^

Almost forgot need to tag people!!!!

Tag:

1. Ai Wei (Don't think u did this yet)
2. Joanne
3. Adele
4. Tsu Yi
5. Who ever reads my blog...

8 Randoms Facts/ Habbits about Yourself

2008-07-08T13:17:00.002+08:00

I'm sick, today.... to kill my boredom, i'm trying to cut down on the list of tagging from Clare and Ms. Lil Aiwei... so this is my first one:-

The Rules

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1. Each Blogger must post this rules first.

2. Each Blogger starts with 8 random facts / habits bout themselves.

3. Blogger that are tagged need to write on their own blog bout their 8 things and post these rules. At the end of the blog, you need to choose 8 people to tag and list their names.

4. Don't forge to leave them a comment telling them they've been tagged and read their blog.

8 Random Facts / Habits About Clare

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1. I'm from a mix parentage, of Chinese & Portugese.

2. I have a loving boyfriend whose so 'muhibah' that his from an Indian & Chinese parentage plus practicing Islam.

3. Dancing and performing runs in my blood.. but due to certain obligation, i had to leave it.

4. Love shopping for good stuff for a very low price.

5. Love my mum a lot and hope to not hurt her feelings when i brake the news.

6. Love my friends for being there for me, and also to hang out with though they can't stop saying the word "F#$K sometimes.

7. Loves my SLR D400, coz i wanna be a freelance photographer in years to come.

8. Hate stress at work coz it'll make me feel sick.

9. Would love to be married with the man i love and be able to build a family with him someday (insya allah)

10. Would just want everyone to accept the fact that Islam is not that bad at all.

Tag

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1. Ai Wei
2. Can't think of anybody else...

A Decent Date

2008-06-24T22:12:00.005+08:00

The title sounds weird right, I know… anyway don’t ask so much question. Last Saturday I brought ‘da’ out for a treat, yeah lah just got bonus recently… so thought of givin him a treat. Plus we’ve been going through so much lately… so I just wanna do something that’ll make us feel nice and happy.

So we met up at 7.00pm at Umarani, ‘Da’ drove my car, coz it’s more fuel efficient, since the silly government had to raise up the petrol price. Drove all the way to One Utama, coz I not only one to treat him, I wanted to shop also at the same time. So he went to do his obligation, while I walk around.. went to check out ‘Fore Skin’ so they had this lovely cute studs for sale, quickly choose the cute ones, bought it and got out of the shop.

Than once ‘da’ is done, we headed to Nando’s for dinner, had to queue for a while, since there were no sits available. Got a table within 5 minutes, quickly order, had our lovely dinner, with chicken mushroom soup as the starter, and drink it down with sky juice.

Than we or should I say ‘I’, went to DIVA by myself, coz I had to get something for Ms Lil Aiwei… wasn’t to sure what to get for her, but at last I got this decent necklace, didn’t had the chance to take picture also… nvm. Next we walk around the whole One Utama, oh… there was this Environment or Green Day thing event that they were organizing at the lobby, so ‘Da’ and I went to check it out. Bought this nice graffiti t-shirt from One Academy’s booth, they event had face drawing for RM 10 (freakin cheap, compare to Central Market), ‘Da’ wanted to do it, so I thought of going for it, but since it’s already 9.30pm… they were about to close… so no chance probably next time.

T-shirt from One Academy for RM 18.00

Than I scout every single shoe shop to get a simple slipper aka flip flops… but some shops were just to freaking expensive or too aunty like. Until I saw this lovely brown flip flops from Radioactive… and it was just the right flip flops that I wanted. Comfortable & reasonable… hehehe…

Flip Flops for RM 29.90 from Radioactive

After shopping we headed to Waffle World and had our deserts, waffle with Vanilla Ice Cream, Banana & Caramel topping…. Mmmmmm….. yummy… especially when your sharing with your love ones… hehe… anyway we both enjoyed ourselves, after exchanging our goodbye, hugs and kisses on the cheek.. Reached home at abt 10.30pm, and still mom thinks it’s late…. Sigh… no comments…

~mel~

Kak Nurul's Wedding

2008-06-21T22:09:00.010+08:00

Two weeks after Yvonne got married, it was time for Kak Nurul’s turn to get married. Anyway this post I don’t want to mention much, I’ll let the pictures tell the whole story. All I know is my lovely ‘Da’ had to bail out on me few days before, wanna know why coz he prefers going to Kelantan rather than accompanying me for my colleagues wedding. Was so upset with his decision… till now oso didn’t make up for it *blek*

Anyway at last I had to go with a whole ‘jing bang’ family of mine in my lil red Ferrari. At least got someone to follow lah, some more first time drive so far wor…. So proud of myself… me being and ‘Independent Women’… hahaha…. Ok don’t want to talk crap anymore… time to shine my pictures….

Kak Nurul in her Lovely Gown

She being busy as a bride

Hui Kun, Wei Leng, Teoh & Hendrick feasting on the food

Yeah, at long lost the bride groom is here. He can really pull of a pink Baju Melayu

Bersanding time

The main table

CMA family & The newlyweds

So that’s about it, more updates coming in a moment…

~mel~

Flee Market Shopping @ Curve!!!!

2008-05-18T15:39:00.005+08:00

This is actually kinda late, but coming from me a person who's so tied up with 9-5 job, really have no other way to update my blog, but to do it on weekends.

So what actually happen, was the day after my birthday, which was the 3rd of May. I decided to go for shopping, since payday was few days back. Decided to call Aiwei again to come go have some shopping spree with me at Curve. First we were thinking whether to check out the sale in Bangsar Shopping Centre, but somehow Miss Lil Aiwei bump into a blog the night before, and it said that all the nice stuff has already gone. So next idea, is to go to Curve since my intention is to buy a lot of nice stuff for a small amount of price.

Left at about 2pm, almost reaching the toll, suddenlly Amanda (my lil sister) told me, your purse is not in the handbag.... "WHAT!!!!", imagine driving for 15 minutes without a driving license 'siou', luckily no police stop me. Quickly head to the nearest Petronas to pump petrol, than head to Miss Lil Aiwei's house to fetch her.. than headed back home.

When everything settle, by the time we reached Curve it's already 3pm, and the weather was cloudy, thank God it was only a drizzle than later it was just a nice cloudy sky. So we shop and shop and shop.... i was so happy.. Amanda's happy... Miss Lil Aiwei, i think she's happy coz she got this nice red giraffe chain, but sorry no picture ah. Had our lunch only at 5pm... than walk around IKANO, got myself a pair of sandals, since my current pair that i have, the sole is totally gone... gotta go fix it up... by the time reach home it was already 8.30pm. But i enjoyed myself a lot... i really did...

Cherry studs for RM 3.00

4 pair of flower clips for RM 10.00

Colourful Pebbel Necklace for RM 10.00