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Note

2006-11-19T20:31:00.001+08:00

On the note
I visited my blog and noticed the note that was left in my previous entry.
To Aidah - (if you happen to read this)
Thanks for the note. Thanks also for the goodwill wishes. Hope it's also not too late for me to return the same greetings, Selamat Hari Raya & Maaf Zahir Batin. I guessed several years have passed, situation have changed and we've all get on with our lives. I've also got no ill-feelings, because honestly, I have no idea what's the real issue till today and there isn't a need to revisit it coz u've moved on and so have I.

In the very same humanly possible way, let me also extend apologies to you as well for the unpleasant feelings (whether I’m aware or not) u had. And likewise, neither do I want to have misunderstandings in any way with my reply to your note. With that, I wish you the very best in your life & future.

Lovely Outing & Encounters with 3 'K's

2006-09-12T09:14:00.000+08:00

It never occurred to me to blog my so-called encounters with the 3 'K's till the 2 ladies brought it up during our outings!

BTW, I had a fantastic time ladies! I always can't say how much I love our time together. Looking at the photos, I just realised those were one of my best smiles! hehehehe

And mami's generous comments on this toilet shot!

Will never forget those laughing & endless story-telling moments!

And this group shot was just lovely too!
The lunch was great for a first time visit.

And here comes the encounters with the 3'K's story:

Koleh, Kotak & Keramat

Of course, thanks to our 'Professor' who took some cultural studies modules back in uni to explain to the remaining 3 of us some of the significance, learnings and beliefs of one of the Ks. Very enlightening. Well done, I learnt something new that evening!

Well girls, I'm going to heed the breathing advice rituals as you have experienced in Yoga classes, to just stay alive in possible future personnels.

You see, about the koleh & kotak, if it's to be there, it'll be there. Gotta leave it as it is and move on with my own teapots & mugs.

And yes, I will always look back and laugh at how we've made a great story-telling session out of the 'K's! Brilliant!

Thanks for always being there to understand hilarious moments of life. I think you guys probably know best. Also please let me know, if I'm being too naughty ok. Sometimes need to knock me out too, of my own world.

Distraction Lasts an Impression

2006-04-29T12:41:00.000+08:00

It came and it went and it probably may return.

When distraction lasts an impression, I never thought it would.
As much as an attraction it could be, it's something that has got no explanation.

Serendipity some may call it.
Taking chances may be the other.

From the garden of friendship it starts,
and in there it will be.

For unbelievable as it may seem.
the truth tops it all just like cream.

As folly as it may sound,
nature just comes around.

"We that are true lovers run into strange capers; but as all is mortal in nature, so is all nature in love mortal in folly." --From As You Like It (II, iv, 53-56) William Shakespeare

Pink roses stand for elegance, gracefulness, refinement, gentility, style and poetic romance but are combined with fun and light-heartedness. It is the rose of sweet thoughts and thank yous.

Pink roses also signify gratitude, sympathy and appreciation.
Light pink roses convey admiration, sympathy, gentleness, grace, gladness, joy, friendship and sweetness.

Photo from martha flowers

It just never ends

2006-04-29T01:24:00.000+08:00

It's been such busy months and more to come. The work just never seems to comprehend amber light.

It's been tiring, stretching and draining, but it's been fun, challenging and rewarding.

Nothing beats the feeling of personal satisfaction and a sense of achievement of the work you do even at the toughest times.

But like how the River Nile flows, sometimes there are just moments that all the things coming your way never seems to end.

Divas' Private Tiramisu Indulgence

2006-01-21T22:46:00.000+08:00

Have been looking forward to today.
A perfect, private Saturday afternoon for a ladies' chill out session.
Where? My place.
Who? Sue Mami, Maya & me (oh well & of course, my mum who didn't wanna miss this girlie session!!!)
What's up? Just to seriously chill at the comforts of home and indulge in homemade treats!

@ the Dining Room
What's new on Farah's main menu? Mussels, Dory & Shrimps in Blackpepper & Basil Spaghetti.
Teasers & appetizers? Brushettas, Grilled Paprika Drumlets, & A spoon of celery & broccoli in lemon squeeze, herbs & olive.

@ Living Sofa Couch
The Real Indulge? Dessert:Tiramisu - Halal (whipped at 1am the night before) served with black coffee; cushions for hugs, lampshades for cosy effect plus the breeze from the short periodic falls. What's Missing? Just the veranda overlooking the coast (like 'After the Sunset' starring Salma & Pierce)

Halal Tiramisu to Order?
Private Arrangements Can be Made
Email for enquiries:
farah18@gmail.com

Thanks to private entertainer and PR exec-Mummy Sophia for keeping the guests company (we don't need MTV)- while the vain chef with 'Britney Burgundy' painted nails from Dashing Diva, kept herself occupied and smooth in the kitchen; with the pots and pans, olive oil, mussels, capsicum & more! No burns, no chipped nails!

Had such a well-spent afternoon! Thanks ladies for coming over. It's been lovely. Hope you enjoyed it as much as I did. Sorry about the wait! hehee..

Oooppss Not forgetting- all the late afternoon stories and the gifts exchanges!
Mum loves the Burberry lotion you gave and that cookie pillow will keep me company in the office!

Note: Do take a shot and pose with the straw bags, ladies! &post it up. ;)

Ponder

2006-01-17T22:02:00.000+08:00

Quote of the day:

"The web of our life is of a mingled yarn, good and ill together.
Ralph Waldo Emerson

Just had my glass of fresh milk for the night. Too early to sleep.
So I thought let me just pen some paras this evening...

Will life be what it is without both good and ill?

How do we know what's good without seeing the ill, and vice-versa

But sometimes, some of us may get more of either. Then we begin to question why is it that it happens too often than not (especially if it's the latter).

Tough. I ain't got any answer.

Depressing? Surely.
Unfair? You may think so too.

It's either we just take it with our own stride or we fight.

How much can we fight and how much time do we have to take it in our stride?
- Is then the question.

Dinner at Chako's

2006-01-16T15:09:00.000+08:00

Last Saturday, I had dinner with my cousins at Chako Japanese Restaurant- owned by Soffy's good friend's mum. And she made really nice home cooked Jap food!

There were 9 of us altogether. Irfan & Qaisara and their parents. Baby Alya and parents. Helmi and me... Well the dinner was actually more for Helmi's belated birthday! These little bubbas were well behaved eventhough the food came rather late.

Interesting for me.. First time I was there. Apparently, it has been around for a long time. The lady married a local Malay/Muslim man, and has 3 daughters, one of whom is Soffy's good friend. And whom i thought looked sooo familiar!

Half the time, I was trying to figure out where we have met or spoken before. But memory failed me. And she also had the same notion about me! Oh welll... maybe in our dreams or something...

Had a nice evening eventhough I had huge trouble trying to burb!!!! Arrggghhhhhh...

Embracing 2006

2006-01-09T09:23:00.000+08:00

Every year passes by without us realizing it. A lot of things that happen in our lives happened too fast. And 2005 is no exception.

I've been through quite a bit especially in my pioneer year being formally employed. There's so much things at work that sometimes it almost feels impossible to take stock of what I've done.

With family, alhamdullilah, everything is going fine and great. Brother got into the Roll of Academic Honours List for the second time last semester. Really happy for him. And we're all praying and hoping that he can continue to work as hard and as conscientiously in this coming months to progress to the next degree level.

With beloved close friends, those of you who are reading this will know you are, :), I strongly believe that life wouldn't be the same without you in my life, hearing and listening to all my woes and whine, my joys, laughter and tears and for being there for me! Of course, I can never forget all those pagalz laughing episodes that makes my stomach feels as if it's all rolling up inside and happy tears!!!

With relationship, I don't think I have much to say here because our years together says it all. It's been just full of wonderful moments and I won't deny the fact that we had our fair share of crappy moments as well. ;) As crappy or as happy it can be, together we've grown through the years to realize a lot of things. And it's good that we're keeping it at a pace that makes it enjoyable and lovable.

With resolution, I can't think of any... or rather there's too much to think about. So chill it and see what's to come...! :)

Months....

2005-12-15T08:48:00.000+08:00

I've been missing out a great deal on my blog writings... It's been months!

Oh well....

About work
Anyways, it's coming to almost a year now since I started working. To be more precise, yesterday was the 11th month at SPRING. Everyone says it's as if I've been here for more than that!

It's been really great so far despite all the hurdles and tough situations some times.. But I guess that's what makes a person stronger by day. It's coming to a year end...and there's still so much that I have to clear. And yes, appraisal is soon. Very soon. Need to get cracking on it this week.

I'm just hoping for the best. Not good to over-hope but well just minimal level of expectations keeps you better guarded of outcomes.

About Shopping
Been itching to shop like crazy!! Haven't been spending on anything for myself except the normal coffee breaks during lunch with colleagues and out gallavanting sessions at Great World, Harbour Front, Holland V..and well..that's about it.. hahah..

There's so many new things I want to get but I restrained myself. Going up to KL soon, probably will shop there if there are good reasons for me to splurge. I hope I have the time to visit Avantika. I've also been in the mood if buying little stuff for friends... It's not as if I celebrate Christmas..but well just a reason to buy little things!

Cosmetics pun dah abis...to the very corners but still bersungguh-sungguh swiping the remains! I've not been lip-sticking for real long tooooo!! huhhh...

About the 10-year friendships
It's been 10 years since friends like Raha, Hayatul, Sumi and the others..been around me. Gosh..from the selenge days of 13 yr-olds and now 23-24 yr olds... the next time we count it'll be like 15th yr, 20th yr...and etc..

Raha is done with school! And back now. We're all planning to go down under next year. I hope I can too.

Hayatul is back with Bad. Great for them. I shall not go on - on how this came about.. hehehe

Sumi has been a real workaholic...and it was really great to see her again during Raha's birthday last week. As usual...it's been a long long time since the 4 of us get-together.

About the relationship And not forgetting of course..this bnz relationship of mine...4 years now.. Been a journey of great discovery for both of us as young adults and it will continue to be. It's my first and it's been lovely.

About Grandad

2005-10-24T14:43:00.000+08:00

My grandad hasn't been very well. And I've made every effort and whatever time I have to visit him everyday after work.

And now since it's Ramadhan, travelling home for buka seems a little tough. So I've been breaking fast together with Aunty Nona and family at Queenstown.

Yup a little sad, I don't get to buka at home wiht mum & bro like previous Ramadhans but well at least we have the weekends to make up for the loss..

Anyways, grandad hasn't been good since his fall. But he's been a lot better after now after the being treated for his cough and athsma. At least he doesn't wake up coughing in the middle of the night, breatheless and gasping for air -causing so much fear to my granny and aunt-for none of us have ever seen him in this ill situation before. It got quite bad until granny too felt sick and for her is her heart attack or just routine heart problem. She had to stay away and not look at him for a few weeks coz she'll get worse seeing him like that.

He has always been up and about. Drilling things to makedo and make things better at home, his daily gardening and etc. He can't do that now and he feels very helpless.

After Isyak, myself, granny and aunt nona will spend 40 mins masssaging him. I'll take the back, shoulders and neck and arms, granny covers the hands and lower arms while aunty nona massages the legs. I've been a part of this routine for 2-3 weeks now. Feels good to see him sleeping well after that.

And he will always say...now he can't even lift his own body...and can't do anything. He gets very, very emotional when daddy comes by to see him and when aunty nona reaches home from work... I can't possibly be there when all that is strongly felt. I'll start tearing too when I see him tear.

He seems to face difficulty accepting the fact that he isn't as mobile and agile like before. We all feel for him but well...things change over time..

We all pray for his health and well being. Hope he will feel better..and showing signs of relatively good progress since a few months back.

ABLF 2005

2005-10-24T14:21:00.000+08:00

I had the great opportunity to attend 2 days of the Asia Business Leader's Forum on the 17th & 18th of October.

It's the kind of knowledge and experience that I won't be get by sitting in the office desk, fronting the laptop and replying to emails day in day out...

Thanks to my Boss for being so kind to let me go and to think the forum would have cost almost $3000.

Carly Fiorina-ex CEO of Hewlet Packard was such an amazing and inspiring speaker. A lady of absolute great composure, self-confidence, a truly charming communicator and of course, wise. She was relating her experiences as a leader and she also shared her universal definition of a leader.

"Anyone can be leader, anywhere and anytime." And being a leader is also about balance, about character and courage.

And there's this quote which really remains knitted my mind, which goes somewhere along this line: "Courage is not acting in the absence of fear. It is an act towards overcoming fear." And all of us have many fears in life.

Fear of failure, fear of dejection, fear of death, fear of not meeting expectations and many more on the list.

But there was also something that she said that hit me too, it's something about leaders (to me in fact, not just leaders-anyone for that matter) needs to have a strong internal compass. And this compass is the very tool that keeps us in the right direction when all the other signs of direction are gone!

Yes-how true!

And about making mistakes, about failure...
At some point in our lives, we will face a moment of 'lowness', a moment when we feel the doors are shut to us and we wished we had never done that mistake.

But Life is not meant to be a straight road. There are paths that could lead us to bleakness while there others that will lead us to crossroads and there are also those that will lead us to our destination.

It's the journey that enriches our lives that makes it worthwhile to travel along that path- although it may not even lead to where we want to go. Most of the time we have to be responsible for whichever path we take and to face up to the challenge and odds of that. Sometimes we can regret and sometimes we don't even have to feel regretful.

The other great takeaway was something on, "I don't focus on getting where I will or want to be after this. But rather, I focused and gave my best towards everything that I had/have. It takes someone and something to open doors of opportunity and to see something out of you that others didn't. And that's the key to many things out there."

Wise?.. Well..just food for thoughts to share..

Towards the Weekend Laze...

2005-10-03T15:27:00.000+08:00

Friday was just the destresser day for me... Just having a nice time with Pooh Bear.

Saturday,..mm me the sleepy head woke up late about 11am.
Boiled Maggi for that big baby boy - bro of mine, terribly lazy to do himself!

Lunch & Dessert
And I went off for lunch with Pooh at City Hall. Better not wait till my folks are back! (Too much questioning later)
After lunch we headed towards Raffles City Robinsons, where I really, really liked this set of necklace and earrings!! Turquiose Blue & Green in colour..Really very ethnic and very the kind that I'd like!.. But I restrained myself. ;)

Then we went for dessert..and I really meant DESSERT! Was such gluten when I had "topless 5" from swensens and the "banana crumble"... normally, we'll just get either one not both! hahaha..after that pig-put session, i fell asleep on Pooh in the bus!..Really slept!..so burukzzz..

Sat BK Breakfast & Xpo
Well, yes.. it's been a long time since the both of us had BK breakfast together. So he actually cancelled his class and fetched me and we went for our long awaited breakfast. Yummm...
Visited some aquarium fish shop for he wanted to get some guppies for a friend and then I headed to Gran's at Stirling.

Shortly after, Auntie Linda and myself drove off to Expo-apparently some exhibition happening there. Oh well.. not that fantastic but not that bad either. I was soo close to buying a cotton-top kebaya that would fit perfectly and match with jeans for the ethnic-casual look!

But it was 60 bucks.. so..well...
(yes in kemutzz mood for myself for clothes....haha coz I spent on other stuff already)

About $$
I realized I cant spend this coming salary!!! Because...gotta save for raya!! and what nots... Huhh..money is just flowing like water for me... flows out faster than flowing in.....

Cupcakes Galore & More!

2005-09-30T16:28:00.000+08:00

When work gets the toll of you and when all you need is just some good times with friends, try it together with cupcakes!

Well, yesterday, I was just soooo exhausted from work and of course the 2 gals have already booked me to come over to wdlands to watch the finals of the anugerah and just have our normal routine of laughing and eating, it surely was a just a another lovely-after-work-destress-session.

Thanks ladies for the evening. And the boys..... adik-irfan is just soooo adorable minus all the mentelzzzzz.. Abg, I think is shy and wasn't as mentelz as adik-that jon-johnsson babe! He's so grown up already.

Anyway, the cupcakes were fantabulous! And eh-bu I realize we had too much food and i tak sempat nak makan my mee! So sayang.. I did wat to eat, but was just too full then.

And yes... TGIF!! Can't wait to leave office. It's been another mad rush of a week. Real tired.

I'm toying with the idea of going for a spa today...before fasting month... errrrr....should splurge or not splurge..?? ;) hehe

A Year Older for me..

2005-08-22T08:28:00.000+08:00

Yup..yup..yup.. I turned a year older last Thursday, 18th August 2005.

Thank-you dearest friends for all your lovely birthday wishes and thoughts!! :)

And I had a series of memorable celebrations with my special ones...

Had a great day at work with colleagues as we lunched out in town and followed by coffee at Scotts... and they gave me a bohemian-like purple stones bracelet!..Soo lovely.. Not forgetting the huge birthday card! Yes..really huge. I've never had such a big b'day card before..

On the same thursday, my gran and aunts requested me to go over for dinner as they cooked my favourite chicken rice, bought some satay (gran's carving for that!), and I had NYDC's Chocolate Addiction for my birthday cake!..Yummy..

On Friday, it was time for Pooh Bear & me...We dined at Sofra and really ate soo much that I can still feel the fullness. Pooh Bear gave me such a sweet and delicate pendant, shaped of a flower with different coloured stones for its petals..It surely was a nice surprise!

And on Saturday, it was an outing with Sue Mami & Ibu... Started the evening with dinner at D'france Bistro and another wonderful surprise gift-wrapped in a white box and gold ribbons. A very soft and pastel pink skirt with pleats that apparently the girls said was "sooo me"!!..-that Ibu couldn't resist buying. :) I love it girls!!!
And yes, so I'm gonna wear that this Tuesday (tomorrow) for my exec meeting!. So do check me out in that pink skirt!

We headed to Armenian St- substation for Moonshadow stories by Kamini and Verena. The theme was Faeries Stories for Adults, and I truly enjoyed Kamini's story-telling session together with the guest's Jessie. A marvellous performance. Kamini never fails to inspire and surprise me with her linguistic abilities!

We then had coffee and cheesecake at Paragon and shared our own stories before heading home.

Thank-you gals for that memorable birthday outing with me. :)

Reunion with Old Time Buddies...

2005-07-29T08:22:00.000+08:00

It just needed someone to champion it, a little effort by everyone to make time for it and there you have it, a reunion based on old-times sake! It surely was fun and great catching up with my beloved Kranjian buddies! It's been 10 odd years since we first knew each other, back in those Chestnut Drive moments. When we were all still so 'selenge'..

I must admit I sorely missed all of them! Raha, Sumi, Sufyan, Badrul, Haizu, Aizah, and the others who were supposed to be around (Nurzie, Jamaliah, Hayatul, Ina, etc..) Seeing their faces, hearing them talk and laugh and joke, endless snapping of photogenic shots, feasting and of course just sharing a portion of the journey each of us went through- all that just made my weekend.

So the meeting place was Straits Kitchen @ Hyatt.. Yummy Yummy Yum Yum!... And I ate soo much! After rounds and rounds of dishes and desserts, we headed to the cinema and bought tickets for Fantastic Four without much contemplation!

And me being the early baby, of course slept halfway!.. ;)

Headed home with Raha and Yan...and lights out.

Nothing beats having quality time and just rejoicing together. Words can't describe how happy and glad I was that reunion day! Felt just sooo elated.

Impatience

2005-06-25T11:01:00.000+08:00

Impatience...as a personality .. as an attitude....as a behavior...

When Impatience Gets Over you.....

Irregardless...

For impatience gets you nowhere and gets nothing done...

One thing for sure, impatience ensures that matters are made worse

It can hurt...
It can cause great wrath..
It can cause undeserved unhappiness...
It can make calm waters choppy...
It can take a while to get over the tide...
And worse of it all
It can be habitual...

Take time to pause, stop and put everything on a standstill

When Impatience Gets Over you...

Wow...It seems like eons ago!

2005-06-25T10:47:00.000+08:00

Wow.. it really seems like eons ago since I last wrote in here..

Been really, really tight up at work and I have been spending more than 13 hrs in the office..

I guess I will have more time once I'm done with the event and start writing...again..

Till then..

A Truly Pagalzzz Saturday Evening

2005-04-05T08:47:00.000+08:00

The title speaks for itself.

The story begins with me agreeing to meet Sue Mami,

Ibu & Dayu at Junction 8.

I can't exactly write what happened because there were too many,

.....just too manyhilarious incidents that sent all four of us

laughing like crazy!But of course, the ultimate was

during our coffee & cake session at Secret Recipe.

We got ourselves pretty comfortable sofa-type seats

and to top it all, there was this handsome & blardy cute waiter.

We confirmed that he is definitely of mixed parentage

but couldn't make it out if he had an

American, Cheefets or Australian accent.

But that aside, he was just super duper cute. Maybe because

he was the only eye-appealing dude we saw that day!

It was crazy..coz more than half the time we were just carried away

by our own antics and start laughing and laughing until

I'm all teared, had jaw pains, stomach cramps and

even had to take half-time to pee.

Thanks to Mami & Ibu, their "lijah", "syaitan" & other stories

that could only make Dayu & myself wriggling in our seats

with no voice coming out from us,

and looked as if we had like fits!

Occasionally, I had outbursts & roars of laughter.

You know me, I'm not good at controlling it.

The best part was when we wanted the

waiter to help snap a pic of us. Yes, that cute dude.

I had this huge giggling sensation the moment I saw him

approaching us and with hyper-Ibu who was just

talking about him, (she didn't realized he was coming-

but she stopped immediately when

he was just right beside her),

by then Dayu & myself got into our fits episode again.

So he was all set to snap a pic, but the four of us were

still laughing & giglling

(especially dayu & myself who were covering our mouths and faces),

and SUDDENLY, HE himself started burst out laughing!!!

Goshh..apalagi...worse right.

I was holding on to Mami's arm as I tried very hard to stop.

I'm sure our giggles must have been so contagious!

And finally after he snapped, we broke into another trail

because we all looked like squirrels in the shot!

I think we must have been quite noisy and

with outbreaks of laughter, it was just madnesss

& there was this family seating diagonally us

(whom we called-Sedara Mamu), with the mum was looking at us. hahahaha!

Like I said there were just too many stuff

that I can't enumerate in here.

But each time my mind starts to drift to recall, I'll just grin from ear to ear. :)

Insights Inside

2005-04-01T17:01:00.000+08:00

Recent exchanges, meetings and casual talks with many different people have been rather thought provoking. While on the one hand, I'm still in the transition stage from having an academic life to a profession, I have also been trying to keep up with this buzzing little mind about other prospects.

The issue here is I've got dime of a dozen tinkering ideas but I need to get a grip of myself and be focused and build my experience and portfolio. I feel that there's something more out there that I can engaged in but at the same time I can be considered a green horn.

You see, that's the thing when you meet lotsa people and we have our exchanges and when you know there are certain things if conscientiously thought-out and planned, it can turn out pretty ok. But of course, there are also other bigger issues to deal with.

I think at the end of the day it's about being prudent and having that judiciousness to discern for myself what's good and otherwise.

I feel mentally tired on some days because this mind refuses to stop thinking about ideas and prospects, and it's soo alive that I have a hard time keeping it at bay. Though at the moment I don't seem to be able to do anything much about it, ironically it persists to evoke a sense of euphoria and despair.

Euphoria because thinking about certain stuff can get people like myself and friends pretty much excited and alive, but paradoxically I feel hopeless and as if I'm just living in another bed of clouds for I know I lack that industriousness to fill this gap, in order to truly realize that euphoria intuit.

Division Lunch At Fig & Olive

2005-03-29T16:48:00.000+08:00

I had my first division lunch with my Boss and 5 other musketeers today.

Where? Fig & Olive Cafe at Robinsons Rd.

It was a nice break from work and finally get to sit down as a dept. together as friends and chat and joked.

Food was not too bad. I had cream mushroom pasta which was nice and mildly milky so it wasn't like those overwhelming creamy sauce.

I enjoyed it!

We then headed to Coffee Bean, just a few shops down for

Coffee and Cheesecakes, Brownies and the guys wanted the Tiramisu too!!

So much after having a full lunch meal! All this will be paid for.. hehe ;)

I'm quite sure I'll make another trip to Fig & Olive

and try their other scrumptious looking sets. Maybe with Pooh Bear or the girls!

I'm in bright lemony yellow top and creamy beige skirt today.

And I think I woke everybody up in the morning when I entered the lobby, office and even the toilet! hahahahaha...

Fara-the Tuesday Lemony Sunshine... How does that sound?? kekeke

You CAN do it, RAHA!!

2005-03-28T10:01:00.000+08:00

To my Rangelle, there down under, PLEASE READ BY ABOVE TITLE!!! HEHEHE ;)

As I read your entries and how you're adjusting and having lotsa fun, I can also sense how a little........ (I dunno what's the word to describe.., maybe nervous..?)you are at some point. I know this is gonna be another tough year for you and a whole new year of challenges and tests of all sorts.

Look girl, you've done great and will continue to do so, Insya-Allah. Perhaps, there's adjusting to do as usual, what's new right?? And as always, how we have to cope with how other people typically seem smarter and more intelligent and what nots than we are. But you're someone who believes in yourself and don't ever let that self-confidence dilute no matter how hard the world seems.

You've done and achieved many fabulous stuff over the past 3 years, in the college, leading some events, projects and having lotsa, lotsa fun with your mates!! You mentioned you had some stint over the radio station or something and god knows what else, too many for me to remember now, hahahahahah!! See, you're doing fine! Just keep up the good work, be it academic & non-academic.

Sounds easy.... well yeah..know that. But I'm sure with all the blessings and good balance between your work & play, you'll do just GREAT!

Keep those mails, entries, comments coming in!.. You take care now, and be good. And please keep me updated. Any other "interesting" stories for me to know, please email... kekekekeke ;)

A WARM & HUGE CONGRATS to Sue

2005-03-28T09:35:00.000+08:00

The Relationship

I'm truly amazed at how the student-teacher relationship is now more than I can ever imagined and difficult for me to describe in words. To think that just not too long ago, I was the one receiving the words of encouragement and congrats and so on and when I received my degree and post grad certs, I was showered with all the excitement of others and the pat on the back and all sorts of well-done gestures, and that includes from you, Cikgu Suriati a.k.a Kak Sue a.k.a Sue Mami,

NOW it's my turn to express how truly proud and how excited and how truly happy I am about the crowning of your well, hard-earned Masters in Early Childhood!

About the 'A'

And not only that, A HUGE THUMBS UP to you & partner who secured an A for the thesis paper you guys wrote! THAT WAS AWESOME & FANTASTIC!!! Alhamdullilah. Hopefully, there's more that you can do with that terrific paper.

About the person

I have known you for someone who's determined and strong-willed and will ultimately do fantastic with God's will and when your heart is really set upon something. Just like how Raha has set her heart to do her Hons and you with the Masters, against all odds.

A Sense of Personal Triumph

I think nothing beats the rewards and fruits of your own labour. It's that undescribable feeling of satisfaction and personal triumph that surrounds you isn't it?? And that, you are a few marks ahead of others and you have prove to those who doubt you and said whatever things. Well, who cares and who gives a damn? No one does, no one should for we live by our own rules. [Winks! ..right Sue Mami & Raha?? ;)]

ActioN speaks louder than words. Success is a journey. not a destination.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Once again, CONGRATULATIONS for that work well done and for the well-deserved Masters that you've been very committed and dedicated to achieving!!! :)

Filipinos? Senoritas? Hahaha

2005-03-28T08:57:00.000+08:00

I woke up to the beeping of my handphone. An sms from IBU, saying she feels like having dessert from NYDC and suggests for an all girls date! That really woke me up.....grinning! Aha...going out...???!! ;)

I was still coughing but much better after forcing myself to take medication. I pulled myself outta bed and had light breakfast and showered to get ready to tutor my aunt's kid. Yes, I have taken up tutoring, just one kid and just for my aunt. Somehow I can't say no since she asked me for help. I was thinking I'll just go and teach and by the time I finish, if the girls are set to go out, I'll just meet them wherever the meeting point is.

And so it was.

Sue Mami whose toothache has been bothering her to the core decided to join in the outing thinking that the more she stays at home, the more she'll think of the pain. And guess what?? My cough suddenly stopped. kahkahkah....it's all in the mind. Talk about going out, laughing and having fun, the cough too seems to be obedient.

I waited for the girls at CityLink and to think they almost missed seeing me, thinking I was another cheefets..!! hahahah.. Ibu was in some sweet looking Japanese/Korean top and denim skirt while Mami was in the very vogue black kurta & matching accessories that I gave her. heheheh :).. Just lovely girlss!!! And so we headed abreast to Harvey Norman to meet Mamu coz Ibu wanna get an MP3 player.

Late Lunch @ Swensens
Well, how did we end up at Swensens was really funny!! We spotted the new-looking Swensens outlet and already passed by it. And recalled how we had to gobble our food at PS Swensens, about a few weeks back because we had a movie-CLOSER- to catch! We were laughing at how monsterous we were as we devoured and how indigested the food were then. Ibu stopped and with her large twinkling eyes said, " Shall we have a proper meal then, since the last time was so rushy?..How??how?? Want or not??..Do you all wanna have a meal before dessert at NYDC???!!"...

I looked at her, at Mami and we all just looked at each other and yeah what the hell, let's tuck in!! heheheheh We sat for such a long time and really get to enjoy the food. Read Sue Mami's blog: Gals' Day Out!http://sueabideen.blogspot.com/, at how the waitresses thought we weren't local! It was really funny! When we were about to leave, I told the malay waitress that I'm just waiting for my change and waited outside. She was quick to attend to the change and when she handed me that black purse thingy, she said, ' Thank-you Madame!'... I was like you're welcome, and grinning all the way out! hahaha. And when another malay couple came in for a seat, she said to her, " Tunggu kejap eh Kak!"

I was quite sure I didn't look like a TaiTai coz I ain't wearing any rocky rings or extravagant accessories and neither did the girls. But maybe more towards Filipinos coz those two sistas always get mistaken for being citizens of Phillipines. And for me, I can always be their allies! So we concluded it must be because we spoke too fast that maybe they couldn't catch what language we were speaking! hahaha

A Slice of Chocolate Adiction , Cookie Monster & Jedi Mudster Mudpies at NYDC!!
Yummy Yummy Yum Yum!!! Yessss..........so heavenly! The above is the true recipe for a real chilling out session! So therapeutic..especially with the herbal chamomile and earl grey after those sinful spoonfuls of choco!..

We chat and we laughed and we ate and we drank and we laughed again! An endless cycle of laughter, fun & joy! All the way home...

Good Friday Spent Sleeping

2005-03-28T08:43:00.000+08:00

Talk about Good Friday, I sure had a GOOD sleeping day! That's me when I'm at the comforts at my own home, bed and pillows. Nothing beats a good sleep and rest. Of course, I had gleaming eyes from Mummy and her endless calls to wake me up, but it's such a futile effort!..hehehehe..

Yeah I know, all the makciks of the globe will start saying what sort of a daughter is this, don't even lift a finger to fix breakfast, coffee, tea...yada-yada.... Oh come on!!!!!!!! GIMME A BREAK! And guess who is that person who will interrupt my beauty sleep and dreams??

My dearest Granny! hahahah Yes... She never fails to call either on a Saturday or Sunday or public holiday morning, just to check on -if the family is up and running. dEAR dEAR dEAR!

And I think she did call up, and I had to pick up because the cordless is always somewhere in the sheets and pillows for I'm too lazy to put it back to the holder after talking to Pooh Bear every night before I sleep. So I answered in my usual groggy voice to tell her I'm still sleeping.. kekekeke.. She asked me where's mum, AND i conveniently said, 'SLEEPING'!..hahaha So naughty eh..! I'm toooooooooo lazy to get up and pass the phone or to shout for Mummy. Not when I just wake up. You know how that lethargic feel and energy-less gets into you when you just lift your eyelids...

So the whole day, I was just at home. It's a super day of loathe!

A bad cough

2005-03-24T10:43:00.000+08:00

Met the girls, Sue Mami & Ibu at Causeway Point's Cavana last night for dinner. I had some light veggie soup because I feel so lazy to eat anything else because of the cough. While Mami had to have mushroom soup because of her terrible ulcer an swollen gums. So kesian... Her left cheek seemed to be bloated as if she suckling on to a sweet on something.

We then went over to Ibu's place to "ber-rainbow" together (that soo weak drama!) and the little kids were like soo excited when they peeped through the window from their 2nd story home too see who's downstairs, when they heard the taxi's engine. Talk about hearing abilities!!!

I feel so tired after every cough and I think my asthmatic thingy is back. Each time I cough I need to like catch my breathe and the stomach feels soooo tired and cramped! I can't puke the phlegms...if there is any coz the throat is dry.

It started with a sore throat which is better now BUT it's itching the hell outta me!!!!!!!!!!!! I feel like grabbing a fork or some sharply-pointed object and scraping whatever that's in the throat OUT!!! Arrrrrrrrrrrrrggggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhh...

And maybe my bedroom or my work desk that's dusty and agrravating it! And maybe it's my bad habit of not drinking water regularly. You know how I don't like drinking plain water except apple juice, earl grey or honey... but i try to dilute the sugar level, of course.

As I'm typing this entry, I'm coughing like crazy and causing noise pollution in my quiet office!

This morning, I spring cleaned my work desk!! hahaha..yeah my once in a blue moon tidy mood arrives.

SPRING's D&D

2005-03-22T08:59:00.000+08:00

It was my first involvement with the oranganization's corporate function. As a newby too, I was part of the performing team- a pure dance team. The whole dance was choreographed by a colleague Charmian & myself.

What sort of dance was it???????!! Whatever it was, we sure rocked the Hyatt Ballroom!Hehehehehe.. Honestly, I don't know! hahahaha..It was a fusion dance I presume. Since my team comprises of people of different age groups, me being the youngest and also in various shapes ..(hehehehe..that's what my off stage manager said), the dance has to be able to cater to the masses!...

We danced to a medley of 3 songs; Let's Twist Again, Green Light & the Carlsberg ad song; Can't Take my Eyes Off You!!!.. So we had twists, swirls, cha-cha, taiji, hiphop &...more!

I can't wait for any photos to be sent to me... then you can get to see how pro the whole team looked like with those Green glittery & sequined fabric, hats & eye masks for the guys and feathery stuff for the gals...! And my new black heels from Tangs Studio was perfect and didn't give me any '1st-time' wear problem at all! Overall, it was a fantastic experience indeed!

At the end of it all, we came in 2nd and all of us enjoyed ourselves!

The food was ok..well I didn't get to have a proper dinner since we had to get ready soon after starters were served....

So..after the whole official function ended, the floor was opened to everyone. And all the mothers of the world were dancing as they let their hair loose! Wow..they soo ROCK! Ranjeet, Saliha, and many others were really cool as they shake their boogie to Usher's Yeah, Bhangra, j.Lo & etc!..

And ..I was sooo beat tired after all that endless moves..

Takpelah kalau malas!!!!

2005-03-16T08:57:00.000+08:00

Typing out the above title alone has made me recalled last night and started grinning endlessly to myself! You see, thing is, if any of you get a chance to meet Sue & Maya, aka Mami & Ibu, I can bet you that you can start laughing within the first few minutes of your meet. Well at least, I surely did!

Yesterday, I went over to Ibu's place at Woodlands for our Tues meet. We should start giving it a name soon- Like: "TGIT" instead of 'TGIF' or "Closer -Tues!!" And so the boys were as usual so cute with Abang pretty much attached with that coloured matrix thingy that Mami bought for him, while Adik typically takes a super long time to warm up but still let me kiss his cheeks.

While the latter was in an "angin-selatan-utara" mood, "Mrs Sulaiman" or "Utz Sulaikha" a.k.a Mar, was taking every single opportunity to be partially involved/listening to the 3 of us chatting & laughing away. It came to a point when Mami was relating her tele-conversation story, we realized that we have an additional audience!! Rabakkzzz..sehh..Coz I saw Ibu made that "lifting eyebrows" face as she was sitting opp me, of course ahh I cannot control! I tried smiling and giggling, pretending I was laughing over Mami's story!!!

Mana nak dengar story Mami yang she asyik lupa or lost her train of thoughts, mana nak layan the 2 boys who wanted attention (Mami...Mami.., Ibu..Ibu...!) and the story asyik ter-cut!! And mana nak notice si additional audience and to maintain straight face!! Ehhhh..gilerrr sehh.. Penat tauu!!

Another funny scene was when Ibu told us about Karen & Anna's antics! Plus her own re-enactment antics..you can imagine how it was!

Ultimate was when Ibu was relating her another tele-conversation experience with some Admin staff from some mosque who somehow or rather refused to fax over some details she wanted and gave her all sorts of other options like coming down to the location lah, this lah, that lah!! And all these was thrown at her when she specifically said at the very beginning of the whole enquiry: to fax!! Apalagi after repeating herself for 3 bloody times, tak ke naik darah org tu! So when the staff was trying to come up with another excuse after she said, "Ohh kalau gitu..hari ahad ni..ada kelas....awak boleh..ambil.....yada-yada..", IBU just shot this even before she could finish- "Ah..Takpelah kalau malas!!" and hung up!..Kita pun bursts out- macam nak pengsan ketawa!

Trust me, only she can do this!

But of course, remember I mentioned about the additional listener, she was also trying to catch what Ibu was saying plus with her hilarious digressions here and there simulataneously telling us about si 'Utz Sulaikha' tu, I confirm ah cannot control anymore! Terus Mami & me bursts into a series of laughing chapter!!!!!!!!! Lama pulak tu,daripada bersuara sampaikan takde suara keluar, sampaikan menangis-nasib baik tak smudge si mascara tu!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh...gawwwdddd!! That was super hilarious ok..... phewwwwww......

Ibu didn't spare us even when we were about to pack up and leave! That was another episode of me squatting on the floor and Mami..on a standstill beside the sofa-doing what??- LAUGHING!

Oh mannnnnn....sampaikan penat cheeks & jaw! Tak payah nak pergi face-lift!

My Saturday

2005-03-13T15:33:00.000+08:00

I went back to NTC to help out the interview session for the recruitment of Entrepreneurship Minor. It was surely fun and getting to know other people has always been refreshing!!!!! I interviewed a handful of Nanyang Business School students and some were really impressive and forthcoming.

Oh yeah the day before, on Fri, bnz fetched me from work at 6 and we went to Rex for dinner. After which we took a walk before heading home by 9 plus. The last dinner we had together was I think at Ganges, weeks back or was it Fish & Co??...gosh I can't even remember.

Getting to know a TIP1 Alumni & Lunch with Yanli & Derrick
I also got to know for the first time, a TIP1 graduate-Krishnan. A nice, soft-spoken and enterprising fella. He owns his own consulting firm and has recently got married. So we were in the same group as interviewers. The whole session ended by noon and Yanli and Derrick suggested to go for lunch together. And so we did at JP's Long John Silvers.

Arab Street
I wanted to go to arab street to get some green glittery cloth for my team's performance at the D&D this coming Friday! As much as I'm quite excited, it's a little scary for some parts are not yet done and some of the members have not mastered the steps. But anyway, we'll be having extra dance coaching sessions this coming week. So I bought 4 metres of 2 shades of glittery sequined fabric for our body props... Looks soo greenie beanie. BTW we call ourselves Lambourgreenie!

Coffee with Yanli
We accompanied each other buying some paper crafts and then to have a cuppa. Starbucks at Bugis was packed and warm and so was Coffee bean. So i thought why not we try to go over to Shaw Towers and try our luck at the Starbucks there. I had Iced Caramel Macchiato while she had something mocha..and we did some catching up. It was really nice doing this after a week of work. And I missed talking to Yanli too. She had to go to meet her bf and to have a dinner to celebrate her bf's mum's bday. So we parted.

Of course naturally, I called bnz and even the day before I already asked him if he could meet me. Don't i ever learn??!! Stop asking for goodness sake.

At Raffles City
I guessed I don't feel like going home yet. So I window-shopped....................ooooopppppssss not exactly that...I did buy some things. Maybe I'll postpone blogging of what I bought so as to reduce my guilt..hehehe.. Reason to go to Raffles City was to get my grandma's innerwear, I'm her regular, personal shopper anyways. Not only did I get hers but I bought apparels for myself.. Errrrrrrrr...ooppsss, did I say apparels..............................

Ok ok ok..I know I was just itchy. I couldn't stop myself. Especially with the saleslady saying all sorts of things, " that yellow looked so pretty on you..," " U really know how to choose colours and styles...", " oohh..u try that on and I'll tell u which one looks better..," " ahh..that's realy nice..and the neckline looks perfect on you..like Kate Winslet!!" That was the ultimate..hahaha Kate Winslet,...hullo...!!~ Fara pls stop dreaming..dun even think about it!

Sleep Over
Went to Gran's place after that and after dinner, mum & I were too tired to go home, So we slept over. I played with Qaisarah. Irfan was sickly. Had high fever. Before showering, I washed up that little girl and she was soo cute as she brushed her teeth and gargle her mouth. Quickly cleaned her up and changed her into her pyjamas. Requested to me, " Aunty Fara, adik nak read book.." How could I say no to that bubba, right??!!

Closer -"Try Lying, it's the currency of the world"

2005-03-09T09:05:00.000+08:00

That's right! Closer.. Caught that movie with the other girls from OCEANS 4- Mami, Ibu & Kakby last Sunday.

It was such a lovely outing and we thought that it would be nice to do this as and when we can, like watching a movie together, going for coffee, meals and etc...

@SWENSENS
Talking about meals...that Sunday..we really ate! I met Mami & Ibu at Woodlands Station at about 4.20pm- kesian kakby already waiting for us at Bishan by then! So since we thought we have 40 minutes to spare before the movie starts, we decided to go to Swensens and eat!

That was the first time all of us didn't had the time and luxury to savour the food but to gobble it down!!!!!!!!!! By the time the food arrived, we barely had 15 mins or so to finish it up, and so we did. With Ibu's antics, I couldn't concentrate on my food but laugh especially about the "to kill or to queue" episode with the cheefets waiter. Goshhhhh!!

And kakby was the star at Swensens! The manager who received us at the entrance couldn't keep his eyes off her and when he said there was a table of 4 ready, he only directed his eyes to kakby and spoke to her. The 3 of us were suddenly oblivious or totally invincible! Not possible coz we were all so colourfully coordinated- pictures can be viewed at sueabideen.multiply.com! Hahah..so we concluded that old guy was most probably attracted to Kakby's pretty face!

@ the Theatre
Although we were slightly late, we didn't missed any part of the show though. BUT the entire theatre was bloody dark then!!!!!!!! We were like searching for our seats! We couldn't see each others' faces, even if we smiled. When we finally found our seats, Ibu's butt landed on the armrest coz it was gelapzzzz!! I was like groping for the seats coz I was so afraid of being clumsy and landed on the floor with the nachos & cheese!!

By the time we put our butts down, I was uncontrollably laughing with mami. She was still holding on the ice lemon tea as she couldn't feel where the drink holder was!! At that point it was sooo hilarious and controlling not to utter a single sound while laughing like mad was hard! Using the handphone light, smart Ibu managed to get her drink to the holder.

And so we enjoyed watching Closer and Julia Roberts looked marvellous despite her age and Natalie Portman was sexy & very attractive in her own ways!

@Istana Park
If you think we had a done deal at Swensens, you're wrong! We requested to delay our ice-cream for dessert to catch the movie and went back to get in back in a cup and went to Istana Park for ice-cream & photo-taking.. That was really nice.... The pictures turned out well and sooo colourful with Kakby & Ibu in shades of green while Mami & me in shades of pink & magenta!

@Pacific Coffee
After Ibu left, the 3 of us headed to Pacific Coffee at CityLink for coffee and apple studel pastry. And Nurse Kakby related to us her stories at the ward. Some were really funny and some sooooo frustrating. As listeners, I can't imagine what I would have done if I were to be in her shoes. Like what Mami said, we'd most probably be the nasty nurses!

And sooo what a lovely and enjoyable Saturday I had!!!!! Honestly, I really look forward to these as I know I have something fun coming along my way after weeks of work & what nots. With bnz preoccupied with his school work and family obligations, at least I know my weekends can be filled with other exciting activities.

Ms New Hair-do/Makeover

2005-03-02T09:59:00.000+08:00

Yesterday (Tue), was supposed to be a girls 'after-work-meet' with Ibu & Mami... what's the occasion??

Apart from our supposedly girls meet, the other reason was to see our Ms Sue and her new hair-makeover!! It was her first day at work yesterday as a Research Asst. to a Malay Dr. (I forgot her name..) at NIE. For me, I wanted to pass the girls their belated birthday gifts which I took such a loooonnnggg time to decide at the shop!! And then choosing which is for whom... another dilemma! But these girls can always exchange with each other if they like both sets!! (MAMI KNEW WHAT I DID LAST WEDS!! HAHAHAHA)

And Ibu had something to give me from her Bintan trip. And of course, I was sooo looking forward to the 6.30 meet, and Mami tak sabar2 nak show to me her hair! hehehehe..

But guess what happened? Ibu somewhat unwell and said she had a viral infection causing her to vomit and going to the loo repeatedly... Oooohh poor her! When I called, her voice is soooooo weak and frail, first time sehh hearing her low-toned voice!

So Mami & I met at City Hall, and I must say she REALLY LOOKS GOOD with that straight-perm! Fantastic and good choice made Mami!!!!!!!! And bukan main lagi dia, she wore her new white blouse with thin threaded stripes that looked absolutely perfect on her! 1st day at work la katakan.....;) Double good choice Mami!!..

We went to Pacific Coffee for our dinner sandwich and drink since the Robinsons Store was closed for a private function! It's ok there's always another time...

So I gave her the gift and hoped she likes it! Do you?? heheh...Then we took the cab to Woodlands to visit Ibu plus to give her gift. Kesian our senorita terbaring kat sofa looking so worn out from her viral thingy...

The boys were really cute with both needed to warm up before they recover from their shock as to who was this lady with their aunt at the door. And both tercegat kat pintu with eyes darting straight across me. Kakak Fara mcm WITCH ke???? !! Hahaha... After warming up, apalagi!..Adik is always the first one who will break the ice and start to seek attention, pasting stickers onto my small hand and started baby-talking! So cute ah dia.. And Abang Irfan was sooo shy...said something and then realised that he was saying it to this foreign person, lepas tu malu sendiri and laughed and tried to hide his face onto Mami's shoulder and chest (Good hiding spot ayyyee...???)

Ibu passed me the Maria-Apprentice green bracelet and top from 4-ever-21, goosssssshhhhh soooo lovely!!!!!!!! I tried on the top at home....oh man..fantastic!!!!!! Super matching with the bracelet and my green necklace! Apalgi nak cari green shoes ah next!!!!!!!!!!!! hahahahaha

Thank-you girls for the sweet evening!

Ist Session with Moonshadow Stories

2005-03-02T09:43:00.000+08:00

I went for my first Storytelling session for adults, by Moonshadow Stories with Sue Mami last Friday. And I truly enjoyed it!

I especially like Kamini's and her way of story-telling. Her calm and composed style gives me a very relaxed feel and I was soooo attentive to every single word! Believe me, she's that effective and good!

I also enjoyed Ai Lin's story and her very engaging style too. Verena's wasn't too bad either.

It seems that I'll try to make time to attend their other sessions in the coming months! Going to these sort of sessions is really an enriching experience and personally for me, I guess it's a special time to just relax and see how others do well in their own area of interest.

That reminds me of how as an individual, we too can pursue certain things in life that we're passionate about. Our interests sometimes can be the source of strength and also a great motivation to do things beyond our routines. And there is a need for us to sit and reflect on our strengths, weaknesses and innate or hidden talents and ask ourselves if there is anything that we can do about our strengths, improve on our weaknesses and bring to light that hidden/innate talent. We often hear about maximizing our potential, so this is one of it.

You know sometimes I feel that, I always get inspired by others through talking to them, listening and even watching them. And I feel I need to do something about that inspiration..I don't want to let that inspired feeling stops there because I truly feel there's something that I can do that is within my reach to improve myself or to learn and carve out something for myself while I still can, while I still have that passion and desire.

Belated Updates...

2005-02-25T08:58:00.000+08:00

Senorita Spill-Over
The senorita mood in me is definitely emerging with my recent indulgence in Latino-related performances, from Shall We Dance (starring my fav j.Lo & Richard Gere), Lady Salsa-the majestic Cuban performance at Victoria Theatre, watching j.Lo's duet with Marc Anthony, listening to the contagious song of Michael Buble, Save the Last Dance and many more to come I believe....!!

Salsa & Cuban Fiesta
I watched Lady Salsa with Raha & Veena and it was really fabulous, I must say! It's a colourful and upbeat performance, and full of originality in terms of the history-story-telling, songs, dance moves, accent and what nots.. (If Sue Mami watches this, she would say something like " feeling connected to the roots..!! hahah).. And on that same Tuesday, I was to appear on Detik's episode. I missed it and will try to catch the repeat or go over to Mami's house and watch it. I really wonder how I look like with that 'scholarly,goody-2-shoes-look', suggested creatively by Daddy!!

D&D
Aside from that, check this out. We're having the co.'s Annual D&D this coming mid March at Hyatt and all house teams are to put up a performance! And guess who is MADE to lead and choreograph the dance portions for the GREEN house???????????????? [Coincidentally, I'm wearing a green kurta with my ethnic-looking necklace today.. :)]

I don't have to answer that..

Gosssshhhhhhhhhhh...I was like where did all that come from!!!!!! Baru aku tak ke tapak, dah kena arrowed to put up performance...oh mann!! It's been months since I last dance! But guess what song are we to dance to... ooohhhh tidakkkkzzzzz... I'm gonna try to ask to change song......... a cheefets mixed english song by Stephanie Sun GREEN LIght.... salah orang ah...tu bukan aku punye type sehhhh.. that's it farah, u gotta think of something!

I'm working with another lady, Charmian-pronounced as Charmaine on the steps...soon...

Watching Kamini
And yippeee..I'm meeting Sue Mami to watch Kamini's story-telling performance tonight. Something to look forward to end of the week.

And Mami said, she thinks she know what I did last Wednesday......hahahahah..well.well..well....what can I say..?? ;)

Back to Perth
Raha's going back to Perth this Sun and a whole brand new year for her to do her Honours! Good for her and a she's gonna have another marvellous year I believe! My warm wishes and prayers for ya girl!!

A Totally Unexpected Surprise from Seattle

2005-02-21T21:19:00.000+08:00

Believe it or not, I actually received a surprised greeting card from Seattle! I'm still overwhelmed by it as I quickly write on this entry... hehehehehehhh..

Tee Woh, a friend from TIP emailed me yesterday to inform me that I have a mail from U.S, by someone named Scot. In my heart I was like who's the sender??? I'm quite sure it's not Scot-my team's mentor because then Tee Woh would have received it too since he's my team mate. Tee Woh said, maybe it could be some hunk I got to know by the street!! And I replied to him, sorry I for one don't attract hunks!!! It didn't occur to me until I remembered that there was someone I knew by the name of Scot.

And..I still feel as surprised! Guessed who? He signed off as " SCOT LAWSON, The Continental Breakfast Guy"! hahahahaha..The guy at the breakfast morning shift during my stay at Best Western University Hotel in Seattle. Meet him practically every morning!

A very pleasant surprise indeed.

The card was heart-warming and touching too! Who would have thought that someone whom I met and casually got to know would actually take the effort to send me a well-wisher card, miles and miles away. Maybe I'll get SuE Mami to help me scan and I can post it up on my multiply or something. hehe :)

My Weekend Happenings..

2005-02-21T16:36:00.000+08:00

It's been exactly a week since I last wrote aye.... hmmm..I can barely remember what happened last week!

SATURDAY DATE
Anyways on Saturday, I went out with Pooh Bear, for our soo called belated V-day meal! hahaha..big joke I know. We watched "A very long engagement"..and it was long indeed. But interesting in its own ways. Depicting gory scenes during the German/French war and how determined and resolute Mathilde (the heroine)was- in adamantly believing that her fiance Mancheu or something (sorry I forgot the exact name..gosh..terrible me!) is still alive and will return. It's in French by the ways.

What strikes me most is the fact that, I am very amazed by the display of true persistence, intelligence and the very faith she had in pursuing anything and everything that could have been a lead to finding out what happened to her fiance and 5 other soldiers who were labelled-condemned soldiers because they self-mutilated themselves during the war. And to think she was handicapped, suffered from polio and an orphan who has been taken care of by her uncle and aunt; she went back and forth to Paris to try to talk to people who knew what happened and every lead she had, she gathered her energy to pursue in her investigation.

It's that undying passion and faith that I think was unbelievably the strength of the character of a handicapped individual. It made me to think that despite it being a movie, I'm sure there were some lessons to be drawn, be it literary or for a fact. Yes, I guess it doesn't happen all the time, about -when you strongly believe in something and it happens the way you want it to be. And when your very own faith betrays you, it somewhat drains every single energy in your existence and every fibre that goes through your veins just seems to collapse. Tough, yes..but I think that what makes certain people stronger than they already are.

Well before the movie, we had a very good meal that we truly enjoyed-as always- at Fish & Co. hehehe..

Sunday

Ohhh well...what can i say about Sunday!.. As much as I have declined, I couldn't escape from the interview that Hisham wanted to conduct, for the next Tues Detik episode on the Budget 2005. The arrangement was at 1pm at home. Gossshhh..I was soooooooooo unprepared and could feel some trembling in my stomach. I don't know why. Partly because I was uncomfortable and not very willing to appear on the media again. It's soo not me. I thought that few series which I had with and without Yati, was fairly adequate. The purpose was to publicize the TIP course not me!

And so I had to face all the lightings and camera and what nots! I stumbled for the first 5 mins because I guessed I need to warm up! haha - if there's such a thing. I could feel the sweat..coz it's warm and the balcony doors were closed to avoid noise distractions. And lightings everywhere including the lampshade!! hahaha it was funny. Even the reporter said, "da macam kat hotel lobby pulak the interview location..!! Mcm celebrity!".. Ni bukan celebrity ape, celebrity MIDGET je!!..kekekekekekekeke

Not only that..I gotta do some shots here and there!! Gossshh..tak senonohzzz...and so funny I felt!... hahhh.. The only thing I hope is they feature the better things I said and not those yang I stumbled....Listen to Fara speaking bahasa and on current issues on NationalTV..quite unimaginable. This has been beyond my own capacity and thoughts. Dear..dear..dear...

And I had to submit pictures in US some more................y..y..y.....!!!!

Suddenly, I'm feeling apprehensive about all the publicity...... dunno why ah.

But anyways, enough of the unnecessary stress, I'm looking forward for tomorrow's Lady Salsa with Raha!...yipppeeeee..

When all it takes is a little gesture...

2005-02-15T08:39:00.000+08:00

Love and romance are amongst the little articles of life's most precious emotion. Nevertheless, when love is in the air during this Valentine's day, as much as there is any other day for me, there are little things that can just brighten up your day. And when all it takes is a little gesture, don't expect too much from him- for the ladies, and don't expect too much from her -for the men.

I read this somewhere on the Internet, these things called "little things", and they can be a man's best friend. " Little things" are just that ...little and rather simple things that YOU do for HIM or HER. Despite the fact that they are "little" they mean so much. :)

So if you ask me what I did on my part, I sent him a heart-warming e-card as my gesture to say how much I love being with him. Just that. And he sent me one too....

We'll have a meal one of these days when he is less busy coz he really has lotsa quizzes coming up this week.

Ok, here's some quotes to fill in the romance ... :) Some I feel are really true!

James Baldwin
Love does not begin and end the way we seem to think it does. Love is a battle, love is a war; love is a growing up.

D. H. Lawrence
Love is the flower of life, and blossoms unexpectedly and without law, and must be plucked where it is found, and enjoyed for the brief hour of its duration.

George Elliot
I like not only to be loved, but to be told that I am loved.

William Shakespeare
Love is a smoke made with the fume of sighs. Being purged, a fire sparkling in lovers' eyes. Being vexed, a sea nourished with lovers' tears. What is it else? A madness most discreet, a choking gall and a preserving sweet.

John Lennon
We've got this gift of love, but love is like a precious plant. You can't just accept it and leave it in the cupboard or just think it's going to get on by itself. You've got to keep watering it. You've got to really look after it and nurture it.

Ingrid Bergman
A kiss is a lovely trick designed by nature to stop speech when words become superfluous.

Marie E. Eschenbach
We don't believe in rheumatism and true love until after the first attack.

Woody Allen
I was nauseous and tingly all over. I was either in love or I had smallpox.

Albert Einstein
How on earth are you ever going to explain in terms of chemistry and physics so important a biological phenomenon as first love?

It's Monday at Work & Recap of the weekend

2005-02-14T09:17:00.000+08:00

Monday at work....hmmm how do i describe that feel....

It's funny how the human body and mind sometimes work, and how lazy it can be...It's not as if I hadn't had enough lazying in bed yesterday..

But anyway, let me just sum up my weekend. Before that, I had a lovely Friday..

Pooh Bear fetched me from work and we headed for dinner downtown with his buddy, Khairul & his cheefets gf. Had a good meal and decided to go for desert at NYDC but it was awfully crowded!!! Gosh...there were soooooooo many people around. So we decided to go Holland Village instead ann drove over. Well, not much of a diff anyway. We did managed to get seats at Coffee Club and had a really chocolatey dessert, which got some people quite 'high'........

I recommend MUDDY MUD PIE!! It's fabulous....... *slurp*...Yummy..

I was telling Pooh Bear how I need to get used to seeing Khairul with a girl and their gestures! hahaha..not as if we're of much of a great difference but well.....

Saturday, I went for the tribute to PM Goh function at Raffles Ballroom with Yati, organized by Mendaki on behalf of Malay/Muslim community, in appreciation of his service to the nation. Highlight of the event includes the launch of the 'Anugerah Belia Harapan Goh Chok Tong', when the idol meets the other S'pore idol: PM Goh & Taufik Batisah, and etc.

I kinda like PM Goh's analogy of playing the golf, likening that to maximizing one's potential. And he was referring to how Malay/Muslim community can and should maximize their potential in areas of their strength and pursue it further. Especially youths. Very encouraging, I must say.

Upon arrival, and without to my exact knowledge I had to be seated at VIP table and met another girl, Jameelah who's with Genome Institute at the Biopolis. Interesting meet.

After which, I was made to stay behind for some interview by the press. I was interviewed by RSI and also by Alwiyah and my, she was sooooo pretty and sweet! Like I said to Sue Mami, sometimes the tv view did injustice to her beauty!

Yati & me managed to catch up for a short while and was saying how sometimes, no matter how big or small you earn, spending is never enough!!! The shopping, the wants and desires never ends.... True..true..!

Sunday was a day of ultra loathe! Boring....... Nothing fantastic on TV. I was rolling on my bed of roses..watching some VCD, on msn with Sue Mami & surfing...

And of course, the only thing I look forward to is watching The Apprentice! But oh man, girls...will be girls!!! So bitchy, so chaotic, so disorganized, so pretty & chic but not at the right place & time! Being a female species myself, I can only reaffirm that. hehehe That's all I can say about yesterday's episode!

What Women Want, Really....

2005-02-11T09:09:00.000+08:00

I watched an episode of the above programme on CNA, and it was a Valentine's Day special...

Wowww...my eyes were furnished with all the things that some women really go after if not, really hoped for.. from brilliant cut diamonds to 99 bouquet of red roses that costs a handsome 400 bucks!!!

And to think for the past few months -call me living on cloud 9, or super-beranganzz or whatever, but I have been dreaming and even had images of Tiffany & Co bling-blings before me, and they were featuring T&Co range during the programme! Hahahaha...

That of course stirred some emotions!! Bear with me & my cloud 9 aspirations.... So much for what women want, really......hehehe

Let me show you something.... go to my multiply..and you'll see the lovely blings-blings!!! http://farafamy.multiply.com/photos/album/17

CNY- Endless Feast Fiesta or Engagement??

2005-02-10T22:07:00.000+08:00

If there's one thing distinctively common within my family -(mum's side) and the tie that really binds us together, is FEASTING, really!

Well, I thought that I can have some time to laze around during the public holiday, but I'm dead wrong! Apparently, a couple of aunts have been asking my mum to have some sort of feasting at our place this time and to think that we have been having a series of eating sessions for the past weeks, beginning Hari Raya Haji, this feasting fiesta never seems to end.

If you read my previous blog entries, you have noticed and read about all my feasting episodes. This is none other. We just had a bbq session at Mayflower last weekend and they're requesting for another eating day, but the difference this time, it's at my place.

And so, dear Mummy has been busying in herself in that kitchen of ours since the night before Wednesday. I have told her that I'm not exactly in the mood to do much cooking because of the ache on my right arm plus I just wanted a break from cooking IN HUGE PORTIONS!

So since she had committed, she did it by herself and with the verbal help of Gran Su and her sis Lim. I was completely out of the kitchen scene but had to make myself useful in setting the dining room and ensuring everything else around the house was spick and span! You can imagine how my mum would sound.

So she cooked, this very nice rice using basmati rice- nay not briyani!! but some other self-concocted rice. Sounds like jamu..hahaha! Maybe a better word would, self-created recipe. Other dishes include fish head curry (daddy's fav), chicken in red sauce, beef cooked in briyani style, prawn fritters with herbs & garden greens salad. Now check out what the rest of my aunts and cuz brought.

Eldest mum's sis - milk jelly with longans & pineapple cum apple salad (acar style)
Mum's cousin from Mayflower,Kamaliah- fish cutlets
Mum's cousin from Bt Batok, Zubaidah aka bedah- durian & blueberry chiffon cake & fruit cake
Kak Saudah - Bread Pudding with yummy Vanilla Sauce
Aunt. Nona - A BASKET OF peachy-orangy flowers (like lilies) with mandarin ORANGES. Gongxi-gongxi!

I bet you, our menu seems much better than any buffet style offerrings!! My goodness, I was so overwhelmed by all the stuff and was trying to find space and serving dishes to serve.

Everyone came, full house.

Don't ask me why, but there were some people who thought that the occasion was to do with my engagement!!!!!! Can you believe that?? Pagalzzz.. With my auntie Nona's flower arrangements and all,..hmmmm...

When in actual fact, it was just another feasting day and at the same had a small doa session for akhir tahun & awal tahun (Muharram).

Mum's cooking must have been fantastic because almost everything was swiped clean. Nothing much for leftovers, which was great! I hate the thought of keeping stuff in the fridge..

The cleaning up was another thing altogether, but luckily the other families' maids came and they cleaned and washed up the kitchen. Phewwwwww.....

Alhamdullilah i guess, despite all the penat-lelah. I've always heard people say, rumah yang memberi & masakkan untuk tetamu yang mendatang, insya-allah akan dikurniakan rezeki yang melimpah-limpah. I heard and read something like this somewhere, sometime. :)

As a family, we do enjoy this kind of gathering, keeping aside all the preparation details and etc...

BBQ Saturday & Visit to the Doc on Sunday

2005-02-07T17:33:00.000+08:00

SATURDAY
I didn't exactly had a good time at Mayflower place on Saturday during the BBQ while having a migraine of a century, and having to puke the moment I arrived. That just spoils it. It was so bad I tell you. I felt as if my brains and blood vessels were going to burst any moment, even when I was puking the hell outta me!!!!!!

There were lotsa food, from seafood to meat to chicken, to my potato salad, mushroom soup, garlic bread and to Cik Bedah's lovely Konniyaku Jellies and what nots. But I can't really eat much. So sad..

SUNDAY
On Sunday, after knocking out for 6 straight hours (12pm-6pm), I woke up to the sounds of Mummy asking to visit the Doc. And so I did.

I was relating to the Doc about my excruciating pain that trickles down from the nape of the neck, the right wings and down to the right arm since Friday, aside from my darn headache. And he made me stood up and pressed some joints above my armpit and I writhed & twisted in pain! The next thing I know I had to be given a jab!!!!!!!!! I'm soooo terrified of jabs and this was no joke. It was sooooo soooo painful! It felt like the needle was in there for ages. Doc didn't let me see it, so I turned my head away.

The moment he withdrew the needle, all I saw was stars and felt the place was about to spin. I partially fainted. Mum said, my feet were all cold and my eyes just closed. It must have been the pain and dose of medication flowing through my veins. That's why i hate jabs...

It still hurts now, but not as bad. Doc said should feel better after 2 days... I can't sleep well and have to turn and toss about to get the right position. Can't move around that much.

*sob...*sob...

A good reminder..& renungan..

2005-02-04T13:59:00.000+08:00

MENYONGSONG DATANGNYA HIJRAH 1426
http://cyberita.asia1.com.sg/rencana/story/0,3617,50134,00.html?
OlehMohd Yusop Hassim
Penulis Khas

BULAN Muharam mengingatkan kita beberapa peristiwa dalam sejarah Islam. Antaranya ialah penghijrahan Rasulullah saw dari Makkah ke Madinah.
Penghijrahan ini merupakan peristiwa terbesar di mana Allah telah memerintahkan kepada Rasul-Nya untuk mengembangkan dakwah Islamiah serta menyelamatkannya daripada ancaman musuh-musuh Islam.

Ketika di Makkah, Rasulullah saw telah mengasuh jiwa setiap individu Muslim dan telah pun membuat persediaan selama 13 tahun untuk membina sebuah negara Islam, khususnya di Madinah.

Kemudian Islam berkembang lagi hingga ke seluruh Semenanjung Arab dalam tempoh 10 tahun sehingga datangnya pertolongan daripada Allah yang membolehkan berduyun-duyun umat manusia memeluk agama Islam.

Mari kita menyingkap serta mengingati peristiwa hijrah ini yang mengandungi beberapa pengajaran utama:

Kesabaran membawa kemenangan
Hijrah telah mengajar kita bahawa kejayaan itu berpunca daripada kesabaran. Bersusah dahulu, bersenang kemudian. Tercapainya cita-cita seseorang itu adalah dengan azam yang kuat kerana dengan cara ini ia dapat mengatasi segala rintangan yang dihadapinya walaupun mengambil masa yang lama.
Keteguhan dan kekuatan iman
Iman mempunyai satu kuasa yang luar biasa yang dapat memenuhi dunia dengan keamanan, kebaikan dan keberkatan. Ketika bersembunyi dalam gua daripada buruan musuh, Sayidina Abu Bakar ra telah berkata kepada Rasulullah:
'Jika salah seorang daripada musuh menjenguk ke bawah nescaya dilihatnya kita.'
Maka Rasulullah saw pun berkata kepadanya:
'Jangan kamu sangka bahawa kita ini berdua sahaja, malah Allah ada bersama kita. Janganlah kamu bersedih. Sesung guhnya Allah bersama kita.'
Iman menggalakkan pengorbanan
Beriman adalah cara yang mudah bagi seseorang itu melakukan pengorbanan. Pernah pada suatu malam, kaum musyrikin menyerang rumah Rasulullah saw dengan tujuan untuk membunuhnya. Namun mereka dapati bahawa yang tidur di kamarnya ialah Sayidina Ali. Inilah satu pengorbanan yang berpunca daripada keteguhan iman semata-mata untuk mene gak dan menyebarkan syiar Islam.
Persaudaraan dalam Islam
Setibanya Rasulullah saw di Madinah, baginda terus berusaha mengeratkan silaturahim antara dua kabilah - Aus dan Khazraj - yang sejak dulu lagi hidup dalam bermusuh-musuhan. Dengan wujudnya Rasulullah di Madinah, berakhirlah pertumpahan darah. Mereka hidup saling mencintai antara satu sama lain. Ini adalah satu pengajaran yang bernilai bagi semua umat Islam di seluruh pelosok bumi dengan mengamalkan sikap toleransi, harmoni dan persaudaraan.
Keikhlasan niat kerana Allah
Pada mulanya kaum Muhajirin dan Ansar enggan bermuafakat membantu menegakkan Islam sehinggalah Allah membuka hati mereka agar berjihad ke jalan-Nya. Akhirnya mereka menjadi sungguh ikhlas, malah gembira beriman kepada yang hak di dunia dan keredaan Allah di akhirat.
Muhibah
Ketibaan kaum Muhajirin di Madinah disambut dengan hati yang terbuka oleh kaum Ansar. Mereka melayani puak pendatang dengan sebaik-baiknya dan menghulurkan bantuan sama ada dalam bentuk kebendaan, perumahan atau apa jua yang difikirkan perlu dengan tujuan suci sehinggalah mereka hidup dalam muhibah.

Merekalah masyarakat Islam yang sebenarnya berasaskan kemuliaan, kebebasan serta memelihara keagungan Islam.

My Warmest & Heartiest Congrats to Sue Mami

2005-02-04T10:31:00.000+08:00

I haven't got a chance to write about this since I knew it from Mami the other day.

Anyway, it's not too late. Congratulations Sue Mami & Alhamdullilah, for the new job. I'm really happy for you that you were accepted for the offer. Knowing your specialized skills and expertise in the area of childhood & education, I think this is a good start.

My senses not too bad aye...(I thought you'd get this..remember when you asked me? Although, you almost made me contemplate when you had doubts....)

Hopefully, things will go fine for you and maybe slowly, a step at a time, we can work out all those little ideas we have shared together. We have been strong advocates of living for the present moment and take things in our stride and gradually plan little things for the future.

Ok..have a great week Mami & please do tell me when you intend to go shopping for your working wardrobe! hehehehehehhhh ;)

Guilt over Shoes........

2005-02-04T08:55:00.000+08:00

Ok..ok..ok..I know I shouldn't have done it, but it was just irresistable!!! I can't help it.. Well, maybe I could-by just walking away..

But no! I had to go into that shop, admire the shoes..then asked for my size, then start trying in front of the mirror, then...deciding which I should get? or should I not get?..Should I buy a pair or two?..(eh I can't spend yet!!).. but it was such a good buy.!

2 new pairs for 22..that translates to 11 freaking bucks a pair!!!!!!! And saved $4 bucks each if I had only bought one for $15..(I hate this kinda so-called savingsss..)And they were really hot, chic shoes..the in-thing now!

I was swarmed with so many colours, designs, texture and all that. And I'm into coloured shoes to match my different coloured tops..yes VAIN..I know..but....I can't stop myself.

And it's not helping when my dear friend, Hayatul goes "ooohhhhh...ahhhhh...that's lovely...that's soooo hot....that's really cute....!" whenever this itchy feet tried on new designs & colours!

I was torn over Scottish Khaki Green, Liz Claiborne/Gucci-like chequered black & white fabric kind, mauve pink, a blend of browns, and god-knows what else. But had to decide or I won't go home. So I ended up taking the cheaper ones (so as not to feel so guilty & bad about it)...a lilac & white coloured chic design & a black plus some other colours-chequered.

Ok..that's it!!!!!!...... ;)

I might have to start to be anal-frugal for other things now.....hahahaha

A weekend of Bon Appetit!

2005-01-31T21:33:00.000+08:00

Not sure if that's how you spell it, but anyway...family and myself had a weekend of eating spree and treats!!!..It was just overwhelming...

On Saturday, after fetching Mummy from work, we headed straight to Woodlands- Auntie Linda's place for a lunch invitation. She cooked Penang Laksa, Fish & Chips and some other salad stuff. The Penang Laksa though a little off tangent compared to the Fish & Chips, it was really scrumptious!!..I love it...

And then we had to get ready for another dining arrangement with Ian & wife, Veronica at Sofra. Ian likes the place and so do my parents. It was Veronica's first and all of us had a jolly good time. We had from starters, to sides to main course to drinks & desserts and chit-chatting that 3 over odd hours didn't seem to be enough for us!!

I had my Doner Kebab Rice, a new fusion drink called Mocktail that was pretty exotic in taste and aesthetics and my all-time-craving dessert from Sofra-Rice Pudding! And apparently this rice pudding is a favourite dessert by the Brits in UK, according to Ian. And he taught me how to make it on my own. He does it at home too coz it's his son, Dominic's and his fav!!! I'm sure gonna try it soon, once i GET hold of the short-grain rice.

Hmmm Yummy...I can still taste the sweet, creamy rice pudding my mouth........"slurp"..

Sunday...another treat session by Auntie Salmah, this time. Appointment at Cafe Vienna with mummy's family. Kak Nura, Abg Shahril & the cutie Layla were there too. Fetched Gran & the 2 kids, Irfan & Qaisarah from Bt. Panjang and met the rest at Royal Plaza. The 2 kids were basically under my direct supervision. I was their nanny for the day, coz their Ibu had to work.

Qaisarah sat on the toddler's arm chair for the longest time, and enjoyed eating pizza, mushrooms, turkey ham slices, strawberry ice-cream & a share of my bread pudding with vanilla sauce!!!!!!! She was sooo good..didn't fidget about and enjoyed the food with my company beside her..hehehe.. Irfan was quite independent and ate a lot too. I only started eating once the kids settled down with theirs and just had to make sure their food were cut into bite-sized portions. But of course, have to layan their requests. With abang saying, " I want..that....this.." and what nots. Other than that, they were very well-behaved and obedient in a fine dining ambience. The father relaxed and enjoyed his and just took some stuff for the kids, knowing that I was in control of the 2.

Layla..was sooo adorable with that lavender coloured dress & little black shiny shoe with that fluffy hair. Her voice was surprisngly loud for cutie girl! And she was enjoying all the attention given to her and everyone taking turns to carry her. She really has grown too. Just so cute and smart and able to mingle around with everyone. Her laughter is just so contagious!!

Went back to Gran's place and showered the kids and put them to sleep & read a book before that. We were all so tired...and filled to the brim with food..and was naturally sleepy. So was the Auntie. So all of us slept together in the room, comfortably with the airconditioning.....and only woke later during maghrib!

So much for all the eating sessions..............

Jadikanlah Warna Kehidupan Anda!

2005-01-28T11:17:00.000+08:00

I thought this was quite interesting..for MEN! Some fashion advice for the men in our lives. Plus I get to learn interesting adjectives and phrases for varied colours in Malay. hehehehe

WARNA UNTUK PRIA
Pilih warna pakaian yang sesuai ikut jenis warna kulit
OlehHasleen Bachik

ANDA mungkin pernah saksikan senario sebegini apabila seorang jejaka mengenakan kemeja berwarna merah jambu - warna kegemaran sesetengah cik adik - dan dia berjaya menarik perhatian mereka. Namun, apabila anda sendiri menggayakannya, sebelah mata pun cik adik bak tidak pandang. Bukan itu sahaja, anda juga menjadi bahan senda-gurau teman-teman sejenis pula.

Ekoran bingit dengan reaksi sedemikian, anda pun jadi 'walhasil balik asal' dan kembali mengenakan pakaian berwarna hitam, kelabu atau yang gelap-gelap. Untuk mereka yang masih dalam kegelapan kerana tidak tahu mengapakah warna merah jambu sesuai untuk sesetengah orang tapi bukan untuk anda, nah inilah nasihat dalam lelaman AskMen. Sebenarnya sesuai tidaknya sesuatu warna itu terletak bukan semata-mata ekoran saiz dan bentuk badan tapi yang utama ialah jenis warna kulit anda sendiri.

Ringkasnya, jika kulit anda gelap, sederhana atau agak pucat, pasti ada koleksi warna yang sesuai untuk anda padankan. Begitu juga sebaliknya.

1) Berkulit gelap
Golongan cik abang yang berkulit begini biasanya mempunyai rambut dan mata yang berwarna hitam atau coklat. Sekiranya cik abang tergolong dalam kategori ini, warna yang harus dipadankan haruslah yang berbeza daripada warna berciri-ciri sedemikian. Perbezaan itu akan 'memecahkan' kebosanan pada penampilan anda selain mudah bagi anda menarik perhatian.

Warna paling sesuai untuk cik abang berkulit gelap
Merah jambu, putih, kuning keperang-perangan yang kusam (khaki), biru air (baby blue) dan kelabu.

Warna yang harus dijauhi
Hitam, coklat gelap, firuz atau biru kehijau-hijauan (turquoise), hijau bak sayuran (spring green), dan merah cerah keungu-unguan (magenta). Sebaik-baiknya jauhi warna-warna tropika atau panas dan warna-warna gelap.

Warna hitam dan biru gelap memang sukar dijauhi kerana ia membentuk sebahagian pakaian seragam. Tapi, cubalah pakai warna-warna itu hanya apabila perlu.

Bagaimana bergaya dengannya
Untuk gaya yang relaks dan santai, pakailah kemeja berbutang berwarna merah jambu dan seluar panjang berwarna kelabu. Pastikan kemeja sengaja dibiarkan di bahagian luar. Bersama dengannya, anda boleh memakai kasut kulit berwarna sawo matang atau kasut suede, kasut yang jenis kulit lembu dengan sebelahnya digosok supaya mempunyai permukaan yang lembut yang digerutukan.

2) Berkulit sederhana
Mereka yang berkulit sebegini disifatkan sebagai golongan yang beruntung. Ia bermakna cik abang boleh memilih apa jua warna dan tetap kelihatan menawan. Memandangkan warna cerah dan gelap ketara perbezaannya dengan kulit anda, anda boleh mencuba kedua-duanya. Sebaik-baiknya cuba sesuaikan kemeja dengan warna mata.

Warna yang sesuai untuk cik abang berkulit sederhana
Kuning air (beige), merah manggis (burgundy) biru terang-benderang (royal blue), hitam kebiru-biruan (navy black), merah jambu dengan jejalur (stripes).

Warna yang harus dijauhi
Warna isi kacang pistasio (pistachio), ungu muda (mauve), coklat tua, merah, hijau kekuning-kuningan (olive).

Warna yang harus benar-benar anda jauhi ialah warna yang sepadan dengan warna kulit cik abang. Contohnya, mereka yang wajahnya berwarna kuning langsat, usah gunakan warna coklat.

Bagaimana bergaya dengannya
Untuk menunjukkan kepelbagaian warna, cuba memakai baju panas berwarna kuning air dengan seluar panjang hitam dan kasut berwarna kain merah untuk si lembu jantan.

3) Berkulit cerah/pucat
Mereka yang berkulit cerah dinasigatkan ahar menggunakan warna-warna lembut dan pastel.
Gabungannya dengan jenis warna kulit seperti ini menghasilkan warna yang menarik dan lembut dipandang.

Warna paling sesuai untuk cik abang berkulit cerah/pucat
Warna biru air, coklat, kuning air (beige), sentuan putih (off-white) dan biru terang.

Warna yang harus dijauhi
Merah, merah jambu, jingga, kuning dan ungu.

Yang utama ialah untuk menjauhi warna-warna terang dan garang kerana ia tidak sepadan dengan warna kulit anda yang sedemikian. Ia bermakna warna pakaian lebih ketara tatkala anda berada di balik tabir.

Bagaimana bergaya dengannya
Untuk penampilan yang santai, gayakanlah dengan baju panas berwarna biru udara, seluar berwarna kuning keperang-perangan yang kusam (khaki) atau kuning air (beige). Gayakan dengan kasut berwarna coklat dan tali pinggang yang bersesuaian. Ingatlah apa yang tampak indah pada seseorang jejaka tidak bermakna ia memberi kesan yang sama pada anda. Semuanya bergantung pada warna kulit masing-masing.

Jadi, warnailah kehidupan anda.

Artikel Mengusik Minda: Kenapa Tidak Kita?

2005-01-27T09:45:00.000+08:00

PANDANGAN MENANTI PENIAGA KITA KUAK SAYAP
Oleh Chairul Fahmy Hussaini (27 Januari 2005)

KENAPA tidak kita?
Itulah luahan isi hati tatkala mendapat kiriman e-mel mengenai epok-epok Old Chang Kee yang kini sudah menerima pensijilan halal Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (Muis). Daripada kuih Melayu yang disebut kuih nyonya sehingga seri kaya dan kini epok-epok, mengapakah bukan usahawan kita?

Jadi, kita perlu kaji keistimewaan Encik William Lim, pengarah urusan Old Chang Kee dan Encik Sam Goi, pemilik syarikat pembuat kulit popiah terkemuka, Tee Yih Jia. Apakah yang menggagalkan atau menyukarkan kita untuk berjaya seperti mereka? Sate, otak-otak, nasi lemak, mi siam dan sambal goreng antara makanan Melayu yang ada nilai komersial antarabangsa.

Kecuali Jumain Satay, apakah hambatan utama peniaga kita hingga sukar mempopularkan makanan tradisi Melayu secara komersial?

Antara jawapannya ialah ilmu pengurusan, daya kreatif dan azam kental. Rumus ini masih dirasakan sebagai kekurangan besar dalam diri seseorang peniaga Melayu. Tetapi yang selalu didengar ialah soal tidak cukup modal sebagai pelaburan asas. Tetapi jangan salahkan modal saja sebagai punca gagal merebut pasaran yang sentiasa terbuka.

Dalam aspek kreativiti, kita sering mengaitkannya kepada golongan artis, pengarang dan pemuzik, walhal yang sebenarnya ia tidak terhad kepada golongan ini saja. Hakikatnya, setiap orang ada kebolehan dan keupayaan menghasilkan sesuatu yang kreatif - merubah sesuatu yang lama menjadi baru, atau mencari huraian baru bagi menembusi pasaran sedia ada.

Sebagai usahawan, anda menjadi kreatif jika berjaya mengenal pasti ruang kosong yang tidak terdapat dalam pasaran atau khidmat yang dikehendaki. Anda juga dianggap berjaya jika dapat mencari jalan mengadakan usaha sama dengan syarikat lain agar kedua-dua syarikat itu meraih keuntungan. Anda juga boleh disifatkan sebagai kreatif dan berjaya jika dapat menghasilkan keunikan pada nama syarikat atau nama produk itu. Lihat saja kejayaan yang diraih syarikat barangan sukan paling terkemuka dunia, Nike.

Anda tidak dapat elak mempelajari ilmu dan meningkatkan kreativiti menerusi pembacaan dan bertanya. Bak pepatah, segan bertanya sesat jalan. Ilmu dalam memahami trend dan selok-belok perniagaan. Ilmu dalam memahami cita rasa pengguna dan pelanggan. Ilmu dalam perakaunan. Ilmu dalam kreativiti pengiklanan dan pelbagai lagi. Pokoknya, kita perlu gigih menimba ilmu untuk meningkatkan keupayaan dan daya saing kita dalam perniagaan.

Dalam pada itu, kita juga perlu berani mengorak langkah selain gigih berusaha mencari huraian dan alternatif dalam memajukan perniagaan. Kerana, keberanian itu jugalah yang turut membantu Encik Goi dalam memasarkan kulit popiah segera hingga ke peringkat antarabangsa.
Dek ilmu, kreativiti dan azam, Old Chang Kee mampu menarik ribuan pelanggan hanya menerusi sajian epok-epok. Baru Jumain Satay yang terbang sayap, tetapi saya kira ramai usahawan kita pun boleh.

Maaf, memang saya bukan peniaga.

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Pandangan Saya terhadap Laporan berikut: (BUT FIRST, I apologize for any LINGUISTIC ERROR in my attempt to write this in Malay. I try my best.)

Saya benar-benar setuju dengan apa yang telah anda tulis mengenai mengapakah bukan orang kita yang dapat melayarkan sayap untuk mengembangkankan lagi potensi perniagaan dan apakah yang menggagalkan/menyukarkan kebolehan kita.

Mungkin ada banyak lagi faktor tetapi diantara sebab yang telah anda suarakan; ilmu pengurusan, daya kreatif dan azam kental, adalah begitu tepat sekali. Pada pendapat saya itulah sebab-sebab terserlah yang mungkin menghambat potensi kita. Dan alangkah sayangnya, apabila kita melihat rekaaan ataupun hasil produk yang berasalkan tradisi Melayu diambil dan dipopularkan oleh usahawan bukan Melayu. Daripasa epok-epok, lontong, kuih-muih, nasi lemak etc..Apakah kita kurang berkebolehan? Saya rasa tidak.

Seperti yang telah anda notakan, kekurangan kita dalam ilmu boleh ditimba. Sama ada mahu ataupun tidak. Dan selain daripada itu, saya rasa sikap yang kurang berani ataupun sikap yang tidak begitu 'ambitious'/ mempunyai wawasan tinggi, mungkin juga menjadi penghambat.

Bukanlah setakat hanya mempunyai cita-cita tinggi ataupun wawasan yang tinggi sahaja akan membenarkan kita terus menjadi berjaya, tetapi usaha gigih, pemahaman teliti dan prihatin terhadap iklim perniagaan amat diperlukan orang kita. "We have to be opportunity seekers if not opportunity creators."

Mungkin dalam masa akan datang, ramai lagi usahawan Melayu akan dapat kehadapan dan menjadi di antara kalangan peniaga yang berjenama, terkenal dan bersaing dengan sehebat. Sudah tiba masanya, kita membuktikan kebolehan kita juga. Sampai bila kita mampu untuk ketinggalan.

Seperti peribahasa Inggeris terkenal, "Easier said than done." Tetapi kalau azam kita untuk menjadi usahawan berjaya itu kental dan ingin dilihat setanding dengan orang lain, kita juga terpaksa mengorak langkah dan menghadapi apa sahaja kerumitan. Itu tanda usaha kita dan juga salah satu liku-liku biasa yang dilalui usahawan.

Hmmm apa kata anda?? ;)

Taking up a Dance class

2005-01-26T13:49:00.000+08:00

I have been wanting to enroll myself in some dance class and I thought I should this year. I came across this place at Specialists Centre (Somerset) through my cousin, Shaz and I'm quite keen to sign up. :)

I'm choosing between Pilates (that's no dance though), Jazz (which I have heard is interesting & fun!!) or Hip Hop... So I have checked out the schedules and now trying to figure out which class and on which day is the best arrangement for me after work. Only once a week. I have also checked out the fees, and quite reasonable. Among the better rates than others in town I think.

Mami & Ibu....nak join dengan kakak tak????..Ada teman....

Sunday- Out the whole day

2005-01-24T11:35:00.000+08:00

Went for my Sunday morning walk as usual, had breakfast at D'france and then went shopping with folks and Auntie Nona & Cuz Shazana. I wasn't shopping, mum did.

In the afternoon, Raha called and broke the news to me about Sumi's Mum passed away. Her mum has been very ill and Sumi has been quite upset though she hardly ever shows it. Being the cheerful, humorous and naughty girl we always call her, I can feel for her. I do want to call her but give her a while first because she must have been really busy with all the household arrangements.

Back to the shopping, Mum bought shoes, 5 pairs!! and some Quilt Cover sets...hmmm..none for me, :(...coz I restrained.

I went out with Pooh Bear in the evening to Holland V to repair my heels with the cobbler and duplicate a key. Then we went over to Tanglin Mall to visit Liza and Lianjun a visit since it's their final day at the pushcart. Oh yeah, Romance d'Amour was in the news, BH on Sat.

Anyway, felt so good in Pooh Bear arms after not spending time together for more 2 weeks or so. Gave me a nice, reassuring, warm and beary hug & a peck!! hehehe..and that simple gesture just made my day. Was very loving and affectionate the whole time!!!! Went over to Toys R Us, coz my Pooh Bear is like a growing boy who's forever fascinated with toys and then we walked back to Tanglin's Mall carpark with my Vanilla Ice Blended from Coffee Bean.

At home, watched the Apprentice and Style Star and then to bed. I was so amazed at how professionals in business can sometimes react like high school kids when executing a project. Hmmm..humans can carried away. As simple as that!

Saturday-Another Eating Session & Zulhj-Santarina

2005-01-24T10:56:00.000+08:00

As if yesterday's eating spree wasn't enough, had another invitation on Sat Evening to Auntie Linda's at Woodlands.

In the morning, I went for morning walk at Botanical Gardens with my folks, had Dim Sum for breakfast and then headed to Bt.Panjang for lunch..and later evening to Woodlands for dinner. So much for my morning walk effort!

Before going to Woodlands, I went over to Sue Mami's at Yishun as promised to deliver Ibu's and her share of Tiramisu. In which I now have another name, Zulhj-Santarina!!! hahahahhh. I derive simple pleasures and happiness by doing things I enjoy and doing things because I want to and out of sincerity. Nothing much. :) So was sharing with Mami all the laughing nonsense I had the previous day and left at about 6.45 to Woodlands.

At Auntie Linda's, despite the bulging tummy after yesterday's eating, I can still go on. Had soup or 'sthoop' noodle, yong tau foo, rojak, chicken...and what nots. The mouth never seems to be tired. I think my appetite could be my Ms Red gonna be in town soon since I feel body bloated.

Digress a little...

I was actually a little pissed with my Pooh Bear because he never said to me properly about meeting up or anything, knowing that I could have made time for him. (I mean, if want to meet say properly, time n place lah right!!) And called him up in the afternoon and no answer! Whole day tried but couldn't get to him. So fed-up! And I guessed he must have gone JB, left phone behind.

And so he did. I thought he went with family but NO HE WENT BY HIMSELF!!!!!!!!!! So angry...that night. And had a short tiff coz at some point it was as if my fault. And mentioned that I have said things to him lately that was inconsiderate or insensitive to how it could have affected him. I also don't know what actually.

So ok fine. Closed the chapter and went back to our lovey-dovey mode.
Gosshhh..we can really have a roller-coaster motioned relationship. Huhhh...that's our version of Pooh Bear & Hunny relationship for you. hehehe

Am I too strong-headed and demanding in this relationship and think too much of myself and my own needs that I neglect his? Well..I don't know..maybe sometimes especially when he said that I did. Yess..yess..I know I can be bloody cranky but it tends to be about stupid stuff and my expectations. Things which could have been prevented and I won't be cranky.

See..sometimes having expectations isn't healthy at all. Not when it creates stupid issues and neither wants to acknowledge his/her misinterpretation of expectations or whatever the case may be.
Anyway...but the good thing about us is, we will go back to our lovey-dovey mode soon enough because we see no point in dragging and feel miserable over JUVENILE & STUPID stuffs.

So..Pooh Bear, yes I can be difficult, yes I can be so cranky n shitty and making life difficult or you, yes I can make you hate me when I start my nonsense, yes I can sound like the meanest girl on earth you have ever met and all the horrible things you can think of, but you know deep down inside how I function as a 'Hunny'. How loving & affectionate I can be, how a princess I can be (all the time..hahahhh) and all the wonderful things I am capable of. And so can you, Pooh Bear.

Heheheheheh....:)

Hari Raya Aidiladha & Halal Tiramisu

2005-01-24T09:26:00.000+08:00

I planned to make TIRAMISU halal on Hari Raya and so I did- that very morning. (Supposed to do it on the Eve but was too sleepy and by the time I did my Fridge Management to secure spaces to store the containers for the dessert, I was like..forget it! The washing of all the junk my mummy kept in the fridge was enough to tire me.)

But I didn't bring it to my relatives on the very day because knowing that with the incredible amount of food and delicacies available and my delicate TIRAMISU has to be kept refrigerated, at cool temperatures, I don't think the fridge at both Grans' has any space.

So I gave them the next day, on Saturday instead.

At Queenstown
We left the house after the guys came back from the Friday prayers. Before heading to Queenstown, both Mummy and me became Red Riding Hood and some Nonya because our hands were filled with a big basket and UP-SIZE tiffin package filled with food (Nasi Briyani and all the dishes that accompanied it prepared by Mummy and Golden Girls). So cartoon, dah glamour-glamour dengan baju kurung bawak tiffin and bakul!!!!!!!!!

So we ate at Queenstown-all kinds of food prepared by Gran, Aunt Nona & Aunt Linda. As usual we had our tea time session, (this time Cranberry tea...so nice!) and had so much nonsense to talk about until we laughed hysterically. Especially me....even Daddy.

That was when Auntie Nona shared about the 'thoop' aka 'soup' pronunciation and some other hilarious stuff. And Auntie Linda added on about macam-macam karena, yang mana pelat, yang gagap, yang nyanuk!..LASER betul dia...

At Bukit Panjang
After that, we headed to Mummy's side at Bt Panjang and all the other cousins and aunties were there already. Abg Shahril, Kak Nura and their baby daughter Layla, were there. Soffy and family there too. I ate again. I can't imagine how much I ate within that few hours of the day. I felt like bursting!!

And so...after all the eating and mingling, we left for home very late at night. I was sooooo sleepy by then and after showering, had time to just read Sue Mami's blog and shocked at what happened at her household that evening- on the surprise visit by MIL & SKB! Sempat talked to her before zonking off.

Swayy....

2005-01-20T15:26:00.000+08:00

I've been tuning in to Class 95 FM at work and they were really playing nice songs...like today.

From my favourite Corrs to Shania to some Hip hop and even dancing music like Sway...the song featured in my Sister's movie; Shall We DANCE!! And so...this girl here has to keep her body tied to the chair even when the music is so lovely to twist around and relaxed some muscles that has been motionless for the past few hours....

And now it's 'Jiwangzzz' song..so can just relax my mind and look at some photos I put up on my 'cushion-pinned cuby wall' in the office and type this entry..hahahhhh...

Oh yesss..I've slowly started to put photos..just a little first, MORE to come. For now it's pics of my Kranji friends, my family and TIP classmates. So..akan datang..others to be put up to make this place more lively, personalised and warm for me........heeeee

Raha & the Honours Offer!!

2005-01-20T15:18:00.000+08:00

Yayyyy..I'm excited and so happy for Raha! She just sms-ed me to tell me she received the invitation to do her Honours!!!!!!

She's been on a very roller-coaster ride mode and going through what I would call an 'emotional disequilibrium' the past weeks because she didn't receive the letter and felt that she might not get it.

So her buddies, Hayatul and myself told her to wait a little and not rely on the exact dateline to expect the package. Because it might take longer since it's a long-distance thingy. So our dear baby friend calmed a little but I think she went back to her swinging mode of depression and what nots..........

I'm really happy because I believe she has been working very hard for this and has set her mind to do this. And I can't be more happy because she can go back to Perth to do whatever she wanted to do!! So now that she's most probably going back, I'm sure she can get back in touch what was in store for her. Both work/school and even socially!! ;)..U know what I mean right Raha...

Now...my assignment for her is to most probably help me scout around for some Masters Programme for me!!!!!!!! hehehehehehe...

Tomorrow's Hari Raya Haji

2005-01-20T13:52:00.000+08:00

The week passes by quite fast- 4 working days for me this week. Thanks for the public holiday on Fri and thus the long weekend.

My mum and her Thai descent family has decided to go Indian this Hari Raya Haji. In fact, this isn't the first time as far as I can recall. They are going to cook Briyani Dam for tomorrow. They simply love to cook Briyani by themselves. So the sistas are going to gather their skills tonight and as long as there's no additional fireworks in the kitchen..it'll be fine! hahaha..

So mummy is going to take half-day leave and go over to Gran's place at Bt.Panjang to be the so-called "imported chef" for the major cooking session!! I'm gonna join them later after work. Tukang makan je....since there will be quite a few cooks there.

I'm supposed to make TIRAMISU last night coz I bought the stuff already at Cold Storage after work yesterday. And I don't know how I totally forgotten about it and slept!!!!!!!! Slept super early !..

So Sue Mami, I'm making another round of Tiramisu this time and making more. I am thinking of giving you a portion if I can make arrangements to your place this Saturday or something. And let IBu taste too. Kesian kan, hari tu she belum dapat... ;) So I thought I can be a nice angel and send some over to your place since she goes over on Sat.

Chicken FoldOver..for Lunch

2005-01-20T13:45:00.000+08:00

Yummy..yummy..yum yum..!!!

I just had MaC's Chicken FoldOver for the 1st time today and that meal was my lunch..and I simply love it! Being a bread person, this meal is just perfect. It's actually like a pita but an UP-SIZE of the normal pita bread. With quite generous servings of fresh lettuce, onions, tomatoes, mayo and 2 medium sized grilled breasts chicken patty, stuffed between the soft and palatable foldovers..oooohhhhh..how delicious!!!!!!! Quite a balanced meal for my nutrition needs.

A must for Bread & Pita Lovers!

Some Stuff to Watch

2005-01-18T17:07:00.000+08:00

I read today's paper in Life section about Desperate Housewives reviews. Apparently they did very well and were said to be better than Sex & the City...

Hmmm now I'm so looking forward to watch it on TV.

Plus, I think I want to watch "Shall We Dance" on screen once it's on because watching it at home is different and also waiting to watch Closer as mentioned by Sue Mami .......!!! heeeee....

Hmmm..I'm about to knock from work in another 45 mins or so.

Nothing interesting happened today..so till then.

Explain Blogging to my Folks..

2005-01-18T10:03:00.000+08:00

It started during dinner time yesterday..I have forgotten how the topic of blogging came about, but it definitely has to come from me.

Anyway, my dad thinks it's nonsense initially...while my mum thinks why must you publicize yourself to the world. And my dad says, "why in the world must you exhibit your so-called diary or personal stuff for everyone to read , I thought diary is meant to be personal."

So here am I trying my best to explain to them about blogging! I came out with this theory saying that blogging in summary is a new school of thought for diaries. It's like revolutionalizing the personal diary concept!! (I don't know where I got that from...hahahhhh!)

And so I went on saying that you are in control of whatever you want to write, publicize and how much of you is to be exposed is determined by the individual blogger! Of course there can exist extremes in any situation because some people may want to sensationalize or expose themselves more than others and etc.

Blogging is also another way to share your thoughts and opinions about certain things or a way to express your linguistic ability (provided you write properly) and it's also an avenue for one to try out their story-writing skills. It's basically the life story of someone, somewhere out there. And people from all walks of life can be virtually connected to this, just like how chatrooms, emails, e-forums and what nots. Bloggers can form sub-communities of their own kind.

But out of the many billion bloggers, I mean the chances of your blog being read is really the probability of that billion..(do your maths..! hehe). Normally one gets to know of another through links, word-of mouth, referrals by friends (classic example Sue Mami & myself)..and etc.

So there goes my blogging explaining session..Now they have a better picture though still sceptical of the core purpose. I told them you can even start your own, perhaps later when you retire (my mum agrees)and blend with maybe the techie retirees!! hahaha

And folks said, only people who are free and has much time to spare can indulge in this blogging activity! hahahahahahhhhhhhhhhh..well well..well.. depends.

Our Little Notebook

2005-01-17T11:47:00.000+08:00

When I was in the US, Faizal bought this little notebook where he wrote to me in advance of the dates, to fill up those missing moments while we were apart.

And I thought that was such a lovely and sweetest thing to do. Me being a writing person, of course I felt very touched and thrilled about the idea. So whenever I start missing him or when I'm free, I'll flip to the page where I last read or the consecutive date and read his little cute notes to me.

These are the little things that he is capable of doing that can really make me smile whenever I'm down or stressed. I just read again all those stuff he wrote and my responses to his in that little personal diary of ours and felt that it shouldn't cease to exist.

So I told him, why don't we continue with the writing and our little sharing moments in that notebook since he is not much of a blogger. And writing is much easier than typing for him of course!

:)....heeeee

1st Day at Work

2005-01-14T17:15:00.000+08:00

14th Jan 2005 -My 1st day at work with Spring S'pore.

Everything went fine and I was warmly welcomed to the Board. Had a briefing upon reporting and then to the 4th floor where my department's office is. I was then led by my buddy-Cathie (Marcom Manager for ACE) who helped me set up my laptop and showed me to my cubicle! And yes, I've got a new HP laptop to work on!! Cool Stuff...

After which I settled down and arranged my set of stationery, the angle of my laptop and phone..and all other matters pertaining to fengshui as mentioned by IBU. So check out these spurts of bullet emails from Mami, Ibu & myself! and Laughhhh...!!

It's not in the order of the mail sequence..but well the essence is just about me sharing with them about my work space and stuff and how they creatively added ideas to liven up my cubicle!

ME:
hahahahahhhhh!!!! U girls are really making me laugh..da lah kakak tak boleh bursts kat sini!And Mami..menggunakan bahasa "lewat" mcm Abg!!! I think I will end up hanging my 2 niece/nephew and some of my own..Tengok tu..u all da become kakak nye personal 'cuby-designer/decorator'- in short for Cubicle Designer!!And ibu with the phone on your left...gosh ..identical lah tu fengshui kiter..!!!

IBU:
YA ALLAH, kakak, arrangement kiter sama! Tak senonohsssszzzz......professional career woman la katakan - great mindsthink alike! Tapi kan besok ibu nak pindah tepon pada left pulakSebab selalu terlanggar water tumbler n glass u!Tukar fengshui for yr 2005!

IBU:
Ya allah sronoknye.Jgn luper tu arrange stationery, pc angle n phone positioning the correctfeng shui way hor!Enjoy!
Bagi je lagi seminggu, lepas tu - aper lagi, star la bawak gambar gambar n newspaper clipping semuer nak tampal kat cubicle walls!hah

ME:
Guess what, I'm given a new HP laptop for my work station..and in mycubicle now..hehehhh..so far the peeps seem friendly and environment quite warm. Office is quiet as usual..but boss and other colleagues pretty ok for a start. Hyper colleagues i have!! My div quite small..4 officers, 2 admin support and the director.. but we share office with another larger div.Ok..will be settling down my stuff now.. :)

MAMI:
hahahahah! kakak pasti nampak orang2 yang lewat di cubicle kakak! best ah!
bukan gambar je should be hung .... all the different types of scrolls and honour rolls and newspaper articles ... shd be displayed!

ME:
hahahah!!!!!!!! Ibu so funny with fengshui and all..yeah da arrange my stationery pun..kat dalam drawer. Now I just neaten up the coils of wires from my phone line to laptop and cable..tengah sembunyikan all those unsightly wires behind some flap.. Angle of lap top, I decided to put it diagonally on my L-shape desk, so if u can visualize it's right in the centre of the indented L corner! And phone on theleft.

So if I'm viewing anything scandalous, people who walk pass my cubicle can't see ritezzz..;)About being a star!!! Hahahhh..I'll start selecting the better looking pictures to pin on my work desk...how about that??..Newspaperclippings...eh..melampauuzzzz! hahahaha

So that was my first day at work in short!

The Past Eventful Week

2005-01-12T16:20:00.000+08:00

So many things happened over the past week and I haven't got a chance to pen it down on my blog...!! Uhhh..I missed my blogwriting. I hope I can remember..what happened.

Moving On
Thanks Sue Mami for the heartfelt congratulations about my job offer with Spring Singapore. Yes, I'm feeling very thankful indeed. And I must really thank my closest family and friends who have prayed and wished the best for me. I'm starting the first step in my career life this Friday and I hope everything will be ok.

TIP3 Graduation Ceremony 2004 & Me the Valedictorian
7th January 2005 was a memorable day for me. It marks the end of the 4 months of amazing journey I had with the TIP graduates. But it's not totally the end as it signifies the hard earned reward that we all worked for and for all the wonderful and refreshing things that happened to us- an episode in our lives that we can never forget.

My parents, Auntie Nona, Auntie Julie and Ian McGovern were there. I wished Sue Mami, Faizal and Raha were there with me too. It's alrite I guessed, they have always been there for me. But anyway, I was the valedictorian for the ceremony and no words could express how honoured I am to represent the class of 2004. I felt very happy when everyone from all walks of life, from my own peers, parents of my friends, Profs and many others who attended made very positive and remarkable comments about the sppech I made. I was totally overwhelmed!!! Honestly, I have never felt like that in my entire life!

I was also being awarded the Honour Roll List and amongst the top 6 students who received this. Ai Ghee and myself were the 2 ladies who received this award. I can't help but really feel elated and really, really thankful. So after the ceremony, I had like the best photo-taking session ever because my cousin, Abg Shahrom was my personal professional photographer! hehe And all the pics turned out well! So happy.

I also managed to have good chat sessions with Victor's father, Dr. Reto, Prof tan, Prof Lim Prof Toh, Denise Chng & Mr David Haigh from UK-CEO of BrandFinance, and many others. It was such a fruitful day.

Then a mr Salleh from BH, met me to snap some shots to feature a short story of myself for Saturday's BH issue. hehehhh..macam-macam pose kena buat!!

MendakiClub Graduates High-Tea Session with Prof Yaacob at Sheraton Towers
It definitely was a nice session and quite inspiring in some way or another. And Haz and myself have considered to lend a hand in any way we can to the Malay community having realized that a small contribution on our part can do many to others.

Most of the Malay Business Graduates from NTU were there! So happy to see them. yati, Hazlinda, Both Yatis, Afidah and myself. Enah was somehow locked in her own home and can't leave! I saw many familiar faces at the ballroom too! And one of them was Kak Lin-fashionista, whom I saw at the Ladies and we both started exclaiming and hugging each other. And several other celebs were there too.

Graduation Dinner by the Poolside at Goodwood Park Hotel
This dinner was amazingly well done despite the shortcomings we faced during the preparation and planning week. I had a very good time!
http://sg.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/lim_huishan/album?.dir=/697a&.src=ph&.tok=phrReWCBoBPlRkPa
The attached is the link to the D&D photos, courtesy of HuiShan.

Food was great, people were fantastic, video by Adrain was so heartwarming and nostaligic and dejavue!!...hmmm what else can i ask for..and had a nice journey back home..:)

My eventful week..

???????

2005-01-04T20:28:00.000+08:00

I had my 2nd interview today. And I must say although it did went alright, I am still uncertain about the outcome unless they say the magic word, like "Welcome Aboard" or some other form explicit indication that I'm formally accepted.

I mean, I have heard and seen the positive innuendos, but I still can't safely say I am hired for the position.

Well, well..well..they say they'll contact me shortly. So how short it'll be, I have no idea. So in the meantime, while in the waiting process I'll just have to pray and hope for the best.I think the closest people around me are expecting the best and hopefully their prayers will help in any way possible.

Ok..whatever it is, just have to be patient and let's just take it in our own stride. :)

Watergirl

2005-01-03T08:03:00.000+08:00

You are a water girl. You are flexable and very
nice. You are quiet so people who don't know
you thnk you are weird or just mean and high
and mighty like. You aren't though. You like
to have a good time and you also just like to
relax and just enjoy the stars.

Who are you inside????? (LOTS OF RESULTS)girls only
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Hehehehh

2005-01-03T08:01:00.000+08:00

Splash Mountain: Everybody's got a laughing place
to go-go-go-woah! You are a romp through folk
lore from the old south, a cheery log ride that
is always pleasant despite such unfortunate
circumstances like a five story drop into a
briar patch that proves to be more fun than
scary. You are casual, friend, warm, and
inviting, if a little reckless, it's always a
zip-ee-dee-do-dah day for you even when you get
yourself into some mighty steep trouble. What
movie you sprung from, Disney doesn't like to
tell, some consider it racist, but never you
mind, the critters inside of you (previously
stars of 'America Sings') are always cute and
you are just here to have a good time. You
love the camera and you live life to your
fullest, your thinking is that if 'you WILL get
wet' you might as well sieze the day!

What Disneyland attraction are you?
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I'm a fusion of these 2 girls!:)

2005-01-02T22:45:00.000+08:00

You are the classic southern belle. You are kind,
proper, responsible, and very adult like. You
attend church every Sunday and you have grace,
poise, and are very dainty. You are mature
beyond your years and prefer gentlemen of well
kept families for your marrying. But don't be
afraid to break loose from your corset strings
once and awhile and just have some fun. You're
only a kid once.

What kind of girl are you? (with pix!)
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OR...

You're like me! The intelligent loner. You're shy
at times but friendly, and you are never weak
and always independent. You are incredibly
intelligent (wise beyond your years) and have a
talent for many things (sports, music, art).
You have a kind and warm personality and enjoy
the simple things. Like hanging out with
friends and watching movies at home. But you're
sometimes quiet nature makes you a bit of an
outcast and a mystery to people. No matter how
pretty you are or smart or athletic, you just
can't seem to break into the crowd and be
noticed. Don't worry, try to be more outgoing
and speak out when you have more to say. Don't
hide behind your books and sports and computer,
get out there and get noticed. You also have
deep desires in life and feel vunerable and
alone at times. Don't feel sad either, What
helps me to express feelings and dreams that I
can't say to people, is through my writting.
Maybe you should try.

What kind of girl are you? (with pix!)
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My Kind of Kiss...

2005-01-02T22:21:00.000+08:00

You have a mysterious kiss. Your partner never
knows what you're going to come up with next;
this creates great excitement and arousal never
knowing what to expect. And it's sure to end
in a kiss as great as your mystery.

What kind of kiss are you?
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Which kind of Desperate Housewife?

2005-01-02T22:20:00.000+08:00

Congratulations! You are Susan Mayer, the divorcee
and single mom who will go to extraordinary
lengths for love.

Which Desperate Housewife are you?
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Elemental Goddess

2005-01-02T01:25:00.000+08:00

Wind Goddess

What Elemental Goddess Are You? (Earth, Fire, Wind, Water) + Pictures +
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Fara theTea

2005-01-02T01:22:00.000+08:00

Chamomile Tea...You are Chamomile Tea. You are an original!

Helpful to anyone in need and always willing to lend a hand,

you take action but not through violence,

people listen to you for you have a knack for giving wonderful advice!

Many look up to you and you try your best not to let them down.

You have many friends steadfast or no who consider themselves lucky to be near you.

You may have been hurt in the past but you dont let that stand in your way!

You have a wonderful outlook on life

and try to see the good in people which is an awesome gift!

What type of Tea are you? {-With Anime Pictures!-}
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Gossshh A ragdoll !!!

2005-01-02T01:21:00.001+08:00

You are a Ragdoll! You are known for your laid
back attitude. You are the ultimate in
low-maintenance. You'd rather hang out around
the house all day than seek adventure.

What breed of cat are you?
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Me as nice..

2005-01-02T01:21:00.000+08:00

You Were Mostly Nice This Year!

Sure, you had your naughty moments... but guess what?Santa was probably sleeping when you were living it up.As far as he's concerned, you've been on your best behavior.So cross your fingers, and you might score good presents.

Were You Naughty or Nice This Year?

Farah

2005-01-02T01:17:00.000+08:00

From blogthings:

F is for Fancy
A is for Ambitious
R is for Remarkable
A is for Alert
H is for Humorous

Do you think it's awful?

2005-01-02T01:12:00.000+08:00

You Are "Wow"!

What Japanese Smiley Are You?

Imagine me as Water

2005-01-02T01:03:00.000+08:00

My Element is Water:

A bit of a contradiction, you can seem both lighthearted and serious.That's because you're good at going with the flow - but you also are deep.

Highly intuitive, you tune in to people's emotions and moods easily.You are able to tap into deep emotional connections and connect with others.

You prefer a smooth, harmonious life - but you can navigate your way around waves.You have a knack for getting people to get along and making life a little more peaceful.

This is somewhat true!

2005-01-01T23:16:00.000+08:00

You Are a Dreaming Soul

Your vivid emotions and imagination takes you awy from this world. So much so that you tend to live in your head most of the time.

You have great dreams and ambitions that could be the envy of all...But for you, following through with your dreams is a bit difficult.

You are charming, endearing, and people tend to love you. Forgiving and tolerant, you see the world through rose colored glasses.Underneath it all, you have a ton of passion that you hide from others.

Always hopeful, you tend to expect positive outcomes in your life.

Souls you are most compatible with: Newborn Soul, Prophet Soul, and Traveler Soul

What Kind of Soul Are You?

Intelligence??

2005-01-01T23:08:00.000+08:00

Your Dominant Intelligence is

Linguistic Intelligence

http://www.quizdiva.net/bt/linguistic.jpg">>You are excellent with words and language. You explain yourself well.An elegant speaker, you can converse well with anyone on the fly.You are also good at remembering information and convicing someone of your point of view.A master of creative phrasing and unique words, you enjoy expanding your vocabulary.
You would make a fantastic poet, journalist, writer, teacher, lawyer, politician, or translator.

Kind of Intelligence Do You Have?

My supposed 2004 hit song??

2005-01-01T22:54:00.000+08:00

She Wants to Move by N.E.R.D.

"Her off beat dance makes me fantasize(Her curves) She's sexy!!Her ass is a spaceship I want to ride(Her ass) She's sexy!!"
In 2004 you got your groove on - and had the best time ever.

What 2004 Hit Song Are You?

I don't think I recall what song they sing. hehehe What a joke!...The only thing I can remember when it comes to entertainment in 2004, yes dancing..I did danced a lot for the first time in my life. But not the way as described above! But yes, I had one of the best time ever.

New Year's Resolution??

2005-01-01T22:52:00.000+08:00

Your New Years Resolution Should Be: Get some

It's not that you don't get any...Well, it is that you don't get anyAnd if you don't get lucky soon,You may find a Real Doll under your tree next year!

What Should Your New Year's Resolution Be?

Friday at Sue's

2005-01-01T13:21:00.000+08:00

I spent New Year's Eve at Sue Mami's!!! And check this out, we had an indoor picnic and home theatre system to support our movie marathon of Puteri Gunung Ledang and Shall We Dance!!! All at the comfort of Sue Mami's Home.

Indoor Picnic
I had spent the morning preparing for my picnic basket and the night before the dessert.
I made potato salad and pan-fried vermicilli. So when I reached Yishun, she has already laid out the indoor picnic mat on the spot before the TV. Heheh!! Timely.So we laid the food and started tucking in while watching PGL.

Puteri Gunung Ledang
Watching PGL, the 1st-ever Malay 'epic'-like movie by Tiara Jacqueline was definitely a very refreshing feel! And with the intended sound effects and all the historic and authentic settings and beautiful mountainous, waterfall scences, I was so deeply immersed into the movie and enjoyed every single moment of it. My all-time fav Sofia Jane also acted as the permaisuri and she looks good as usual!

M. Nasir as Hang Tuah was definitely the perfect fit with the looks and aura. Tiara was also the perfect actress as the Majapahit princess and both of them were way above all malay movies I've seen! There were several scenes that became my favourite especially those of the couple facing the orangy, violet sky of the sunset on a hill and another at the waterfall scene at Gunung Ledang and others as well.

Not forgetting of course the Asmaradana video clip at the end of the movie was an eye-opener and very attractive! Big time! If only they are showing this on the other side of the world and I think they'll love it! It's so exotic and appealing to the senses. I'm definitely into the song already and recalling all the dance moves choreograhped by Tiara herself.

Shall We Dance?
I must say that this is a 'must-watch' for all J.Lo fans and my ever-charming Richard Gere! Gosh!!! I was practically awed in every scene featuring J.Lo, she looks awesome and so like a Latino Princess! She is in my eyes anyway. There were some very hilarious scenes and Sue Mami and myself were like laughing and even screaming at some point of the movie! I think people who could hear us must have thought there must be some insane girls out in the loose somewhere coz the shrieks were always followed by incessant laughters and etc.

As we watched J.Lo danced like a super pro and in such perfect and graceful moves, I think we could our feel our body moved with her. For a moment I felt, if only I can do that and look as gorgeous and so graceful-princess like! Berangannnnnzzzzzzz!! And when the last part, J.Lo was seen with this very bright glittery lemony yellow dress and a flower behind her left year, I was like oohhh man...I'm so gonna do that for this Saturday's dinner! The flower I mean. So sweet.....hehehehhh Mentelzzz! Richard Gere- John Clark, was so charming and suave that he could have swept any girls feet regardless of age! He was really good at the ballroom dancing too.

Mamu got home and tried to surprise us but we could hear him already!! hahah
A fantastic and lovely day at Sue's with the movies, picnic and the cosy rainy weather, well not exactly cosy but really cool and breezy with the wind blowing through the windows and my hair!

Confessions of a Shopaholic-Sophie Kinsella

2004-12-23T13:11:00.000+08:00

This book definitely brings out the worst of devils in women when it comes to SHOPPING!!

Sophie Kinsella has aptly and vividly described the feelings, emotions and the thought process (or no such thing as thinking maybe) in every serial shopper! At some point, I do feel as guilty as Rebecca Bloomwood after every impulsive or non-impulsive shopping.

Even after being chased by the credit card banks and having perpetual overdrafts, continuous lies and deceit and screwing up in her job, she never seems to learn. Life is like on the run for her!

To view paperbag and more reviews: Click Here

Book Review on Tony Parson's-"The Family Way"

2004-12-23T11:52:00.000+08:00

I have finished reading this book last week and I have enjoyed every single page of it just like how much I've enjoyed his other books before this. Definitely a page turner and a book that is close to your heart when it comes to personal issues in family life and etc.

I really think that he is such a fabulous writer when it comes to domestic households and family kind of genre. He expresses himself very well and in a very simple yet effective way. You will definitely feel the same way his characters feel.

In a short synopsis, " Three sisters. Three Couples. Two Pregnancies. Six men and women struggling with sex, love and the meaning of family."

Tony Parson's-The Family Way : More Reviews
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Incredible Ladies' Meet & Santa Surprise & More!

2004-12-22T14:18:00.000+08:00

After the interview, I met Sue Mami at Dhoby Ghaut and proceed to settle our plan for the evening before the other 2 ladies, Ibu & Dayu arrived.

Coffee with Mami
The 2 of us had coffee at Starbucks while waiting for the ladies. Ordered 2 Grande Mocha frappucino, one with and the other without whipped cream. I still can't figure out why I did that when Mami just told me without whipped cream. I don't take it too. But somehow when I was ordering, I kept on thinking that she does eventhough she says no she didn't. Up till now, I still say that she used to. Coz I did drank with her at Coffee Bean before and I remembered she did no matter how much she said no.. Hahahah! Even Ibu thinks so. And I conveniently placed the one with whipped cream in front of her before she asked, " Apasal ada whipped cream?!!"....;)..hahahah

And So we had our all-time favourite chit-chats and etc. Relating to her my interview session AND she shared with me the Math Board game that she created!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was fantastically creative and colourful and fun for children! I hope this can get commercialized and I would be more than glad to market this for her to my circle of adult friends. Wawasan 2010???

Arrival of Dayu & Ibu
So the 2 ladies finally arrived. Dayu sempat balik rumah from work to catch a nap and changed and meet us all. She's sooooo sweeet, I must say! And Ibu with her business attire and gleaming eyes was a little out of voice and coughing today. But that didn't stop her from making us laugh as always. I laughed till my jaw really, really hurts.

O12
So this was what we're in for, for the evening. Free tickets to O12 courtesy of Mami or was it Mamu?..But anyway, Ibu bought nachos n cheese and popcorn sets for us to share and headed to the theatre.

The show's about an hour plus and oh my! It made me go through all kinds of emotional roller coaster ride, from suspense to confused to ahhhhh to huhh???? to those stilletto-Zeta-shoes-to steal-for???! And Ibu & Mami was saying, no more 013 after this!

Santa Surprise at Jln Arnap & More
We hopped on a cab to Jln Arnap to Kamini's and Aditya's and to our amazement, what a Santa Surprise! 2 big boxes, 2 small ones and 3-4 paper bags of clothes, toys, slippers all you need for kids!And all that for the 2 lucky boys, Farhan & Irfan Afiq!

And that was also the 1st time I met Kamini's hubby- Aditya and in sarong! hehehehh. But well, a very gentle and soft-spoken man with of course the all-time fav British accent. And to think he changed to bermudas to help us carry those boxes to the cabby! That was really nice of him. Not forgetting how charming he looks and how he sooo resembles George Clooney whom I've just seen in the movies less than 30 mins ago. And.........IBu's smittened look.

Journey Home in Cabby
With 2 small boxes on Ibu's feet space, and 2 paperbags on Mami's and one on mine, we set off home. In the cab we were talking and laughing while Ibu excitedly opened up one of the boxes of the kid's stuff and started to skim through the clothes and toys. BUT THE ULTIMATE WAS WHEN THE SOUND OF HANDPHONE RINGING TONE WAS HEARD! And guess whose??-the cab driver- a Malay pakcik. The ROCKER'S (from Malmsteen I think) tone went on for quite long before he answered.We went silent too.

By then, at the back Dayu, Ibu & myself look at each other and before I burst I looked away and looked out of the window of the cab. Put my hands on my forehead and then my mouth while my body was shaking tremendously!!!!!!!!! I could then feel Dayu's silent giggling body movements when she placed her hand on my lap. Apalagi..all the more I macam nak bursts out je. Mami though in front but I can feel she's controlling coz I was damn controling myself sampaikan nak ter-pee and my eyes tearing already. Ibu then said something, 'Somebody pls call mami now"..but of course no one could. She also made this Mat rocker's gesture to Mami but she can't see in the dark but I could. And all the more I felt i could just burst anytime, my tears were rolling by then. So she quickly talked abt the toys and clothes and said," this si soo nice...my kids are soo lucky...etc.."..while Dayu and I masih menggigil ketawa in silence.

Finally, we arrived at Marsiling MRt where Ibu & Mami dropped Dayu and me. Any longer in there and if anything funny comes up, I sure cannot control anymore. So that was my lovely evening time with the incredible ladies!

Interview

2004-12-22T14:02:00.000+08:00

I had my first proper interview on Tuesday at S. S'pre. I was quite nervous and could feel all those creepy stomach squeezing intermittently.

Daddy picked me up when I'm ready to go and sent me to the building. How nice of him! :)

As I was in the elevator going up to the 20th floor, the mind started to be in a little frenzy state. All sorts of things were running through my head. Like you know, the kinds of questions they'll ask, what if I can't answer them intelligently or at least answer for that matter and what happens if they ask me things which I have no idea about...So the paranoia was setting in.

Upon arrival, I was greeted by the staff and was told that my interview will be at 3pm and in the meantime I need to do a written assessment. I didn't know about this, of course. So there I sat, took out my Pilot pen and began writing my response in essay form based on the questions given to me on the piece of paper.

One thing good about it is that, the nervousness about the interview calmed down a little since I had something else to focus on -writing. It did helped me to adjust and feel slightly less tensed up.

So once 30 mins was over. I was done and my paper was brought into the interview room. And the panels read it immediately I suppose. Then I was called in.

The interview lasted for about 30 mins and they were really nice. I didn't feel too intimidated and answered them honestly and in whatever best ways I could. The best thing one can ever do during an interview is to be oneself. And I hope I did that well enough. They were frank about the tasks and repsonsibilities and so on. So I had a better picture of what it's all about.

It's now a matter of their thoughts of me and the strategic fit between the candidates & position and of course LUCK. So I'll just pray for the best.

Sunday's High Tea at Cafe Vienna

2004-12-20T16:12:00.000+08:00

Khairul, BNZ's best friend made a date with us to go for high tea at Cafe Vienna. So we went and met up with him and this Chinese girl, Diana.

They actually had a very athletic morning, from trekking at Bt Timah Hill and then swimming and then meet BNZ and me. While Khairul & Diana looked so sporty and tan, BNZ & me looked like we just landed from India & just freshened up at Hyatt or Royal Crowne after putting our bags down!!

He was pretty good-looking with the clean shaven face and after-shave smell (I forgot what he used-some brand that starts with an A) and wearing this black soft cotton shirt I bought for him from Anglia a few years back. While..I was just simply clad in jeans and long white cotton kurta top with a matching flower bag n sandals and a little of blush contouring, I bet we really did look like some couple from BNZ hometown in Bombay! hahahahaha (yeah right fara!)

When we walked down the streets of Orchard, people were giving us some look. Sorry not to be perasan but yeah they were. Especially those yang sekaum dgn BNZ. hahahaha(sound mean...i know!).

So we had lovely feast during the high tea. I, as usual ate a lot. I really do when it comes to buffet high tea stuff. I can just go on and on from starters, to main meals, to sides to soups to desserts. And of course, I wouldn't miss my favourite bread & butter pudding topped with vanilla sauce!

Ohh yeah..the table behind us was actually this BNZ family, who were of course looking at BNZ especially the sarekirks!! hahah....I was like whatever..and when Khairul's friend took a pic of us,- they made us stand coz we were about to go for the _th round at the buffet set- I felt like the entire cafe was looking at us!!! Goshh...quite embarassing....I could feel my cheeks burning with shyness... I mean it's not that we're not used to taking shots in the public coming from Bollywood and all, but you know..it's always best to keep in low profile..

And so we took a walk after the feast. And it's not a good walk in Orhard, on a weekend on a festive Christmas season. I wasn't walking, jostling in the crowd seemed more appropriate. Khairul, Diana & friend bought 'After the Sunset tix' while BNZ & me..walked further down towards Centrepoint bank in some $ and headed home in a cabby & napped on BNZ shoulders..

Actually in the Morning, mummy was giving me an attitude ah..as usual nak keluar punye pasal. Which of course i informed her, but didn't remember as usual again........huhhhhh so when i got back..just treated everything as per normal..showered, watch tv, do my reading n sleep.............!

Feasty SUNDAY for me.....

Saturday's Project Charity- Heartwork

2004-12-20T15:56:00.000+08:00

My TIP3 class organized a charity project called Heartwork, spearheaded by Hong Guan. All proceeds of the flea market sales goes to the Straits Times School Pocket Money Fund. A noble thought indeed.

I started out as a volunteer with them, first by collecting items that people didn't want anymore. And then I was the apparels sorter cum QC cum seller....etc..

As I drowned in the heaps of clothes given by people, I took on the task calmly. You wouldn't imagine the piles and piles of paperbags full of clothes that were mounted in the admin room at NTC. Gosh....like I said, the piles were practically drowning me...So i worked my way through with Daniel's help.

So I threw a lot of them because they ought not to be sold! Too out of fashion or simply just not marketable! Did a lot of Quality Control. Then came down to the categorizing of the different clothings from spags to tubes to business shirts to tops to blouses to jeans to skirts and dresses!! And then pricing them, between $3-$7.

Finally, Saturday is the actual flea market selling!Wow...we had proper wagons with wheels (like those you see during sales in dept stores) and set up the place at West Mall. I and a couple of other like Yanli, Michelle, Eddy, May, Derek..etc..were on full day shift from 10am till 11pm!!

Was quite happy that my retail department did pretty well. Initially we thought such clothes wouldn't sell. And surprisingly it did! More than 50% of the stock was sold in one day. So when the day was over, we packed, went to Adam Rd to eat coz we were famished by then.

Eddy sent me home. Parents away in JB for the night while bro was at cuz place watching soccer. So spent the night at home alone, something which Bt.Panjang Golden Girls shouldn't know or they will make a fuss! I had a good long shower with my Lavender Scrub from Seattle after a long sweaty day.

And read my book before BNZ called to chat & hushed me to sleep...

Catching up with my leisure reading

2004-12-17T15:19:00.000+08:00

There's one thing for sure I enjoy when I have such freedom in doing my own stuff, is catching up with my personal and leisure reading. Back in those busy days, I can hardly afford the time to enjoy and read continuously without breaking at some interesting highlights of the novel. But now, I can. I will wake up in the morning, have breakfast in bed, with my radio tuning to Class 95 or my own cd collection and just read till afternoon sets in.

I have finally finished the book by Sophie Kinsella, 'Confessions of a Shopaholic'- which I bought from a 2nd hand bookstore in Seattle. I will write a review on it soon.

And now, I'm back to Tony Parson's-"The Family Way'. I've read all his books and this is the most recent release. I'm enjoying it too.

Sue Mami is reading my Chappati or Chips while Senorita is reading Man & Boy before they proceed to Man & Wife. I, on the other hand am trying to get hold of Passion & Poppadoms as well as White Mughals, if not another book by Chitra Banerjee.

But i can't beat Sue Mami's reading list on her multiply site! hehehe http://sueabideen.multiply.com/photos/album/10

A Fantastic Thurs Evening with the Ladies!

2004-12-17T14:48:00.000+08:00

I had a fabulous time with the 2 ladies, Sue Mami & Senorita Ibu on Thurs! Of course, we had endless laughters, giggles and fun-filled girl conversations one can ever have! Might be too kecoh-rable for others whose not used to us.

With Senorita Ibu's perfectly humorous lines and spontaneous dramatic tones & expressions hitting the air, and Sue Mami's recollection of events that never fails to make us laugh or even creating an online link for people like...so & so.com.html (bcoz there are other links to that recollection)whatever that means,...I can only add to the constant laughter and giggles that were flying through! I was laughing till my eyes were tearing and flushed-feel face and until my body was just shaking with no sounds coming out from me. I bet the entire Breeks could have heard us...

Oh yeah, I dropped by at Kamini's when Sue Mami called and my! What a lovely house she has at Jalan Arnap. It was my first time meeting her and her adorable son Karan! And...man, Karan's smile...is a killer. If he's like my age or something, I could have just fainted with that smile and cheeky eyes! He's really cute and Karan's hair...so nice, brownish with soft curls/waves and all..!

So we had a feast at Breeks with several unpleasant service encounters, but well, our own stories supercede all those. The ice-cream for dessert was not too bad, looked like a Rocher Ice-cream with the crunchy coats. But Senorita Ibu needs to have a better dessert at Coffee Bean. So we headed to the Coffee Bean below and to our disappointment, there were not much cakes nor brownies left! Dear..dear..dear..

We just settled for drinks and carried on with our tips for interview session, some recollection of events...and etc.

The train journey home was another episode of giggles and laughter until Senorita Ibu says, "ok.I don't know you guys..." coz Mami & myself dah menggigil-gigil ketawa..! Gosh...I could feel the strain in my jaw and controlling my bladder so badly after all those drinks! And bumping into 'Father' was like another surprise episode.

Oh well, ladies, thanks for the marvellous evening! I really look forward to our future ladies' day out sessions. I can just imagine how good a distresser this kind of sessions would be especially when Sue Mami & myself start working. And if these laughing therapy hours assists in fighting age and lifting of cheekbones..heeeeee....it should go on..

Shepherd's Pie Making Session

2004-12-14T01:01:00.000+08:00

Today is the 1st time in my life that I am learning how to make Shepherd's Pie! Kenneth came over to my place and showed me the ropes. Well I think it's pretty easy afterall. It doesn't really take too long with all the boiling and mashing of the potatoes and other chopping stuff.

And we baked 2 trays because we really used quite a bit of ingredients. That's the thing about me, whenever I am in the kitchen cooking up something, I hardly use or follow any particular measure. It's just about feeling and sensing and a little of tasting!..So end up having more, most of the time..hehehe But it's ok.........coz at the end of the day, the verdict is edible and tasty!hahahaha

Oh yeah, we had some button mushrooms left overs so Kenneth made cheese & mushroom omelete..and it was fantastic! Realy nice. Reminded me of this breakfast set that I ate in Canada..almost the same.

I made a pot of Earl grey tea and we sat and chatted while waited for the pie to turn brown in the oven. He gets to taste the cheesecake and chocolate swiss roll that I made as well.
I was excited when it was finally ready. I cut a portion for my Granny who's at home with me and made her coffee to go with it. She likes it.

I tasted it and it is really good!!!!!yayyyy......Oh boy am i bloated in less than 2 hrs with the cheese omelette and shepherd's pie and tea! I told BNZ that I will make for him this sometime soon. He's down with viral flu the past 2 days. Hope he is better now.

When everything's done, I packed the first tray for Kenneth to bring home and a small portion of the cheesecake to go with it. By the time, parents were back from work. Mum had a chat with him for a while before he headed home..Mummy is soo talkative!!!!!!!!!! And later when she tried it, she loves it too........:)

I must really thanked him for coming and teaching me how to do this because I'm definitely going to make this AGAIN! It's such a nice savoury for parties and tea time.

I feel blessed

2004-12-13T21:55:00.000+08:00

I must say that I really feel blessed and really bersyukur to Him. I was just announced that I am one of the top 6 students in my Post Grad-Dip program, and will be receiving an Honours for it! Gosh ..I really feel so happy & honoured! My parents are definitely elated over this, and they are really proud of my achievement thus far.

My graduation ceremony is on the 7th January 2005 in Nanyang Auditorium and I am intending to invite several important people in my life who have never ceased to furnish me with all the moral support, words of encouragement, faith and confidence they have in me. I have always felt that I am someone who has really low self-esteem and lack of that self confidence, but today, I can safely say I have gradually reduced such thoughts about myself and have learnt to believe in myself a little more. And I think the important people in my life, (I'm sure they know who they are) have contributed in one way or another to the more forthcoming Fara, (if that's the word to use) and for whatever achievement I have thus far.

To top it up, Hock Tee- the Asst. Director of the Post Grad-Dip (TIP) program has invited me to be respresenting the class by giving a short speech about the entire 4-months academic experience during the graduation ceremony....Wow...I do feel honoured for this.

And, I had a call from the Young Entreprenuership Club and was invited to be the presenter during the upcoming networking session end of the month!!!That was really uncalled for... I need to keep NTC in the loop of this and see how it goes. I'm just waiting for the guy to email me the exact details now.

Looks like I have 2 speeches to prepare now.....

As for now, I'm praying that I'll get a decent job to being my career path.....and yeah..wish me the best!

Oreos Cheesecake Baking Session

2004-12-11T02:39:00.000+08:00

Mummy said, Auntie Julie and 'mak' coming over on Saturday so we decided to just make some high-tea menu to welcome the guests. Maybe Abg Shahrom and family coming too.

Having done marketing at Giant Hypermart, we had dinner at IMM. And after watching Ikhlas programme, I was set to bake my cheesecake.

It's been a long time since I last did that!!! Years ago....hehehe..This time, I added 100ml of fresh whipped cream into the mixture....see what happens later.

It's finally baked now! Looks good, despite some hairline cracks here and there because of the rising and heating of the cake I suppose...Smells yummy...Ok..ok..no stealing and pinching of the cake now..it's for the guests tomorrow! It's huge!! I baked it in a 12 rounch inch tin!!! It's humongous................Will give away some if not finished tomorrow.

Shall put it in the fridge overnight to solidify it and it's ready to be eaten tomorrow! In fact, it's 3am on a Saturday, as I write this..

Ok..I better catch some sleep now.

Raha's Birthday & Get Together Session

2004-12-11T02:23:00.000+08:00

Thursday, 9th December is Raha's Birthday, wishing her a lovely 22nd birthday! i went over to her place for the birthday cum hari raya invitation. I was supposed to be there a lot earlier but well, owing to unforeseen circumstances I was delayed of course. But I was still amongst the earliest! hehe

Had a really nice time being around her, Kak Reha and mum. I made myself useful by becoming Raha's birthday cake cutter coz the Swensen's Ice Cream cake was a little troubling during the cake cutting session! Our dear friend kept it in the fridge section not the FREEZER..and somehow the cake was a little tilted, off the tray and melting! The 2 of us were trying to salvage the broken pieces of white choc on the sides..and laughing at the same time. It was a challenging job to cut the cake coz it was like a mess initially when the inside was melting.....hehehehehe!!!!!!!!!

Hayatul came with partner, Sumi came late as they were from work. And both were like calling me before arriving, and whining about their inappropiate attire and Sumi was trying to con and irritate Raha and myself by saying she's not coming,...etc! Macam2 hal, yg satu cakap pakai baju pasar, yg satu cakap pakai crop pants and tight top la.....haiyo..hahahahaha..si funny these gals!

It was the 1st time we met Hayatul Chinese boyfriend. Nice meet up! And oh yeah, my BNZ came too!!!!!! Of course when met the gang- Sumi & Haya, apalagi boleh terbalik rumah orang! So kecoh and non-stop menyakat one another. Especially Hayatul, minah merajuk kan, kena ah habis2 when she asked for it! Hayatul..hayatul....still the same girl... Amazing how BNZ can really cliqued so well with my sec sch buddies..

Hayatul and I bought a crabtree and evelyn gift set for Raha. Hope she likes it!

So that's the wonderful session I had and looking forward to another!!!!!!!!

Girl's Day Out

2004-12-09T10:29:00.000+08:00

On Wednesday, I went to school to help out in the charity project. I was drowning in the heaps of clothes that were donated. My task at hand was to do a strict selection process of hand-picking those items which is sellable and in very good condition. So was like the QC Officer! hahah..gosh..amazingly I finished the job by 3 pm. Cleared the mountain of paper bags on my own! The unwanted ones, I chucked them aside. Literally chucked!

Having done that, I met 2 girls who are my junior. Sofia and Rasyidah, both are from CEE school. Somehow the 3 of us could get along well since we met a year and a half ago and we never had the chance to go out together.

So yesterday, we had our 1st girl's day out! I wanted to look for Raha's birthday present, Sofia was in a shopping spree mood and Rasyidah was like itching to buy something. We waltzed from one mall to another- Wisma, Taka, Paragon, Wheelock, Far East and had coffee at MCafe at those staired seats at Lido. But none of us bought anything! haha

I tried on a couple of summer dresses like those from Laura Ashley's floral theme! I especially love these 2 from Cape Romance and Chomel....SO PRETTY.........but quite pricey..So they are in my KIV list, waiting for a Christmas party...and i have a reason to purchase! hehehehe or pester Mummy to buy as my Christmas Gift! hah!

Vanity rules the less-busied mind like mine...............................;)

A Lovely Day with BNZ

2004-12-08T15:20:00.000+08:00

I had a lovely afternoon today....:) hehe.. Well the initial plan was to go for a picnic at Sentosa and spend the whole lazy day there. But my beloved banunz woke up late and the day just dragged. So I thought what the hell, let's just pack lunch from home and go somewhere to eat.

So he picked me up about close to 1pm (by then I was getting impatient and restless!! Coz he was taking an awfully long time to reach here!!!!) What's new.......tendency to be late and make me impatient continue to exist!!! I had packed our lunchboxes of fried rice with wedges, nuggets and chicken salami and everything was ready in the picnic basket.

In the car, he showed me the silver medal he got for the Standard Chartered Marathon 10km and then he gave me a gift!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GUESS WHAT THE GIFT IS!!!!!!! - MY BELOVED BNZ GAVE ME A CUSHION MARSHMALLOW OF A PIGGY FACE!!!! I laughed hysterically when I saw it, I wasn't even angry coz it was so cute!!! I know it sounds real stupid but yeah it was quite cute this pink face piggy with glow in the dark ears!!..He said I slept like a piggy so that was for me ....so hmm..that's my beloved BNZ for you!

We drove to East Coast Park, parked at the Mcdonalds area and stopped by 7-11 to get a big gulp of ice lemon tea because I forgot the water bottle in the fridge!! We walked over to a bench overlooking the sea and had our lunch. It was drizzling lightly but still bearable. We people-watched, had a good talk, laugh and even told him about the possibility of me having a crush on the IDOL and to go on one of those surprise dates with him!! hahahaha...wishful thinking! And of course. by then all those cute MPZ reactions have started to spill out...!!

Bnz continued to talk about his gaming conquests (as usual), some of his family stuff that happened recently and we were laughing off some of those stupid nonsense. Made him pamper me, by massaging my foot and yeah we were just enjoying the afternoon watching the sea whilst talking, amidst the light drizzle..

Headed off to catch Alexander the Great, (he loves this kinda movies) which was about 2 hour plus long and then back home. So that's my Tuesday for this week.

Suria News Coverage on the US experience

2004-12-07T09:00:00.000+08:00

I must say that I felt really funny to see myself on TV!!! hehehe I have never really imagine seeing myself being interviewed and reported for some academic achievements for REAL. In fact, even if I did it was all just a thought or bayangan that seemed so far back then.

But now that it did come true, I felt a sense of triumph and of course elated and thankful! And to be seen in Malay news and to be speaking in proper Malay after so long, hahaha..indeed some achievement it was and will always be!!!!

I guessed people who watched must be shocked to see myself there! had some friends who sms-ed me and complimented too.

Of course, Mami called and gave me the best reviews!! Thank-you Mami for always supporting and encouraging. Not just because we're close and hence all the positive comments but because trust her judgements and eyes!!!!!!hahaha And to think that she even felt that she was smiling while watching me -that was the ultimate!!!! :)

Hmm..daddy was saying to me the other day that I should continue to speak malay whenever possible with 'cikgu suriati' because he believes she's the only person who can guide and assist me!! Woooowwww...and he was saying it to me seriously pulak tu.

Granny just called me to tell me that she didn't get to hear what I said during the news because the 2 kids were too noisy!! And coz she couldn't sleep that night, she tuned in to the 2nd telecast at 11.30pm. hehe so cute my gran! Oh yeah and then she noticed that I was speaking in bahasa baku aside from all the proper malay and stuff. She said that after hearing me in english most of the time, "i, you..i you" and suddenly to hear me in "saya...." she finds soo funny and not me. Although she felt I looked fine and steady and don't look like Chinese nor Malay, (then i don't know what, at least i look human!!) she said it felt different hearing me in bahasa and in baku some more. hahaha! Compared to Yati, she was more normal and speak faster while I seemed more slow,cautious and conscious while speaking! Of course, so scared nonsense come out from my bluddey mouth!! hahahaha

That's my Gran's reviews for you! hehe..

A long Tele-Conversation with Mami

2004-12-02T18:37:00.000+08:00

Had a very long teleconversation session with Mami today in the afternoon.

Mami called to relate to me about her meet up with Patricia from Learning Vision and boy, am I so happy for her!!! Thank-god really. Now she has another something to look forward to in the coming new year of 2005 by Principal position offer. Hmmmm...:)

Anyway, we were talking from her meet up today to banunz to my family, his family, the future, the Thai matriachs, Queen controls of the households, the funny and nonsensical things that my family can get into and laugh at the end of it all!!

Well, it certainly was one of those sharing moments of ours when it comes to dealing with family stuffs that can really make us laugh after relating it to her! -Especially about the 'banjir' reasoning and etc!!!!!

About the future of banunz and me, I guess will think more about it when the time comes. As for now, just enjoy the present moment, keeping things as simple before it turns more complicated and to have bigger issues to deal with later. I'm still a little girl now am I? So like KC always say, let me be the little girl I have been and while I still can.

And i think, mami and mamu, if I do remember correctly, used to call me little girl too...hehehe;)

And of course, while talking we were disrupted by Mummy Sofea's loud voice upon her return!

Meeting the Girls, Raha & Hayatul

2004-12-02T18:03:00.000+08:00

On Wednesday, I met Raha. Haven't met her since she came back from Perth. It was an unplanned thing because initially the itinery was to check out this dance club thing at Cecil Street but after dilly -dally, dah lambat sangat and we felt that we won't be back in time for Taufik if we were to go there!

So we end up taking the bus and alighted at Far East Plaza and walked down Orchard while we chatted along. We headed to Cineleisure at Lips Cafe- Raha's favourite hangout, to continue with our unlimited stories and catch ups!

I ordered a smoothie drink, Peachy Bitch and Hazelnut Chocolate Cheesecake, which was PERFECT AND MARVELLOUSLY TASTEFUL!!! Finally...craving for a good cheesecake.
Raha had Lover's Potion drink and The Equator Chocolate Cake or something and we were supposed to have crumbled scallops with wedges but got crumbled calamari instead! But well, nevermind.

So we had a good time exchanging stories! There's one thing about some close friends that I have, like Raha, Mami, Hayatul, Sumi Nurzie and etc. No matter how long we have never met nor seen each other face to face, we will always be the same individuals we have been and things were never awkward. Unlike sometimes, when I can feel a little odd with other people. Maybe it's that level of relationship we have where we understand each other so well and that we are so comfortable with each other that time nor distance can change the small, joyous and pleasurable moments we have.

I'm pretty excited about Raha's story actually and I do wanna know how it may turn out should she return to Perth next year, which I think she most probably will, to do her Honours or something else that she has got up for herself. And I'm excited too, if she were to be there long enough and by then if it's time for me to do my Masters or even to visit and travel there, I would most probably be looking forward to spending time with her and maybe even get to meet Caroline with mami!!!!!!!!! hahaha.....wish harder fara!

About her story, well some guy is sure to have shown interest in her and according to her review, this Punjabi guy, Vivek seems nice and good-looking and cute, and etc...hehehe...kinda wana know if she will get the chance to get to now him better and see how things go!! Hearing how she met him and all, it really seems a cute start And of course, I'll be here waiting to know in Singapore.

As for Hayatul, she joined us later after work. Still the same bubbly, hyper, dramatic girl we knew 9 years ago!!! Now that she has a Chinese boyfriend, (who stays just a few blocks away from me) it's also interesting to hear what's up next. Thing is she feels that she's not surprised if this guy is the one. She has been introduced to his family and all but she hasn't done it yet. Not now. I hope if she does, things go well.

So we left and caught a cab home to catch our fantastic Taufik in action!

Meeting Ibu, Mami & the Boys ...finally!

2004-12-02T17:44:00.000+08:00

On Tuesday,I finally get to meet Ibu, Mami and the boys at Woodlands to settle returning of items plus giving out goodie bags from U.S.

It was really nice meeting them after so long! Before this, as usual Mami and I will share our little talks virtually or during our tele-conversations and hear stories from her about Ibu and her kids, and start bursting with laughter etc, that can just make our day. And today when we meet, of course, the laughters never ends!

Almost everything that we talk about, especially when Ibu starts her with dramatic tone and facial expressions, we will all laugh at almost tiny, tiny things!

Kesian Banunz, I think he is forever lost whenever the three of us indulge on our own joys!!!! Half the time he was frowning trying to figure out our speech and then just give up. He never seems to get it and I think I know why.

Mami, Ibu and myself, (and at Woodlands, for most of it I think Ibu) speaks at a very fast-paced or super forwarded mode that I think he finds it difficult to comprehend what the hell are we talking about! And not only that, we tend to be loud and so dramatic that people will just be lost before knowing what exactly what was it that we were laughing so hyterically about.

Hahahahahh...and yeah I think now I know too where my recent fast forwarded mode come from! Not just internally at home with mummy.. ;)

The boys, Farhan and Irfan were really cute. Abang was shy and refuse to open up and clung onto Mami, Ibu and UCB while adik was pretty 'drama' by getting interested with his Barney books of opposites and sat on my lap and read to him twice-thrice!!!!!!!hahahaha That boy...so cute with his soft curly hair!!!!!!!

We were just about to leave when LTA got back. Sent mami to Yishun and had a small talk on the way and so yeah, that was it. Laughing moments at Woodlands.

Bobbi Brown ..becoming more vain !! Ohhh Noooo

2004-11-23T22:04:00.000+08:00

Huhhhh..I must confess although this isn't good especially when I've yet to start work!!

I'm beginning to be a slave of my personal cosmetic desires...specifically Bobbi Brown Fan.. I just spent on my cosmetic essentials...costs me a bomb but I don't feel terribly guilty except feeling real good and all the more I need to get a job to cover up the expenditure!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just realized that I don't compromise much on face essentials.......ohhh dearr...not good for my pockets and $$ in the bank!

The Bobbi Brown lady was giving me really good service. She helped me in choosing the right colours to brighten my face and all that! I'm so gonna be careful with my purchases so as not to waste them unnecessarily.

I will slowly move away from too much cosmetics once I can get a clear face and not rely on them too much. But for now, to give me that little bit of self-esteem and confidence when meeting people and when out of the house..I shall give in to my temptations for the moment.

Nevertheless, I'm real happy for the purchases...............hehehehe

Baking-Mania

2004-11-23T21:49:00.000+08:00

This year Raya, I've been on a super baking mania after soo long.

Made 3 types of cookies, and 3 variety of cakes.

They are chocolate chip cookies, honey cornflakes and star cookies! As for cakes, I made marble cake, apricot and raisin, victoria sponge and just recently, a few days ago I had my first attempt in baking swiss roll-'baulu-style'...!!

And I really feel good about myself...hahhaaa..everything turned out well except for the victoria sponge...thanks to my crazy idea of cutting the cake into half....so it wasn't very proportionate in terms of the layers!!

The swiss roll..amazingly,..I learned how to roll it nicely! Thanks to mum for guiding, she too hasn't done it for donkey..donkey years!! The trick to roll cakes....precise baking timing, texture, quality of eggs and rolling technique!

I'm gonna try cheesecakes, shepherd's pie and tiramisu....once I get the stuff and the time..hopefully.

I was just thinking to myself, if I can perfect my skills and speed, I can do a small business on my own from home and take small orders for small parties, maybe beginning with Christmas!

With the star cookies and swiss rolls as the promotional items coz they are the easiest! Then can upgrade to the cheesecakes and others once I have mastered the art of juggling the different types!!

I don't know where or how this cooking, baking and culinary arts came about. It just came naturally for me. The in-borne interest was there all the while. I must h ave gotten it from my mother. I guess we are food lovers and we really believe in the cooking the best and serving quality tasting dishes! hehehe Mum used to be a superb baker during her singlehood and sold them to loyal clientele who make their orders!

Hmmm..something to ponder for myself. I also love being party organizers..you know those kind like in American movies, you have a personal party planner for the menu....and if can extend to the decor why not! hahaha..reminds me of j.LO in the wedding planner!! hahahaha wishful thinking!

I think nothing beats your interests at the end of the day. It's just that, interest has to be equivalent to worth and getting the bucks at the end of the day to survive! Talking about interests, I can go on till the cows go home!!!!

All I have to say is "Get Affected!!"

2004-11-03T21:25:00.000+08:00

I haven't wrote my blog for days!!! Wonder what was I doing then.

Anyway, new phrase for the week -" GET AFFECTED" especially to people who usually don't when they are supposed to!! Gosh..it can be so frustrating when here you are sounding excited and all or sharing some of your thoughts or even some nice things, and the only reaction you get from the listening party is.."mm", "aaah"..or "ookkk"..-monosyllabic sounds!!!

But it's ok, getting used to it already.Anyway, got the phrase "GET AFFECTED" from America's Next Top Model show!..cool stuff..

Talking about get affected, it's amazing how people like Sue Mami myself can get so affected by things that we're not even experiencing ourselves! Kita sentiasa penuh dengan emosi yang bergejolak!!!!Bukan tu sahaja, malah kita amat flexible dan dapat 'meng-flexkan' emosi untuk apa situasi pun.

Malangnya, tidak semua orang dapat membuat sedemikian. Reasons for that? Entahlah, mungkin kekurangan perasaan...

So now I need to get affected by some of the stuff I need to do for myself! SO WHAT am i waiting for?? Get on with it Fara!

Decisions, Decisions..

2004-10-28T23:36:00.000+08:00

The week passes by rather quickly, and the next thing I know weekends are coming!!

Well, a couple of things happen this week. As Sue Mami shared with me her roller coaster ride, the various options she was offerred and stuff like that, it does translates into different forms of response from myself. Like it made me feel excited for her..and wow...I begin to realize the decison-making process in life may seem simple but complex at the same time. Really praying the best for her and that she will come to a decision by next week.

As for myself, been thinking about the Masters programme in IT in Communications or somewhere along that line. Will be doing my due diligence soon and come up with a proposal or a phase by phase decision-making process. I'm seriously considering it also what stops me right now its really financial stuff. My parents, I just found out are really cool about it. Daddy actually thought about it deeply after I told him about it and told me to do the necessary research and get to him. He feels why not, I'm almost there and it's a good chance, if there is any. I don't believe he said it! But anyway, I need to seriously consider a lot of issues should I go ahead with it. My prof encourages me fully. Well, decisions, decisions...I'll learn along.

And about Mama Punzz manual, confirmzz sue mami and myself will be on our way publishing the manual for mama punzz victims once reality sets in for them.We are living examples esp. her. Everyday the list gets longer as we identified more and more of the classic & everlasting and emerging Mama Punzz characteristics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A time with the kids!

2004-10-26T06:18:00.000+08:00

Towards the late afternoon on Monday, mummy, bro and myself decided we go over to Gran's place at Bukit Panjang for buka.

So I gathered some of the ingredients from the home fridge to bring over to cook over there just in case some of the stuff I need is not in Gran's grocery inventory! hehe Dah macam Nonya with 2 plastics bags taking the LRT. At some point, you just don't really care anymore in being vain! haha

Digression: I came up with a home module for mummy, "FRIDGE MANAGEMENT"! I hold the position of a fridge manager at home. Mummy simply loves storing stuff in the fridge not knowing when or who will eat them! When I start cleaning which = to throwing, she nags! But it just doesn't make sense to keep them and let them rot.

So cooked buka with Auntie and the maid, and then played with the kids. Gran was so happy that I cooked for her and she enjoyed it. I missed playing with the kids. They have grown so much.

Irfan is much taller now but still skinny. He's the tall, lanky kind. He speaks English with me and it's cute eventhough half the time it can be quite broken. That's the thing I'm kinda concern about. So I will correct him on the spot and make him repeat slowly after me. I observed that there's so much things he wants to say in one sentence that the order of speech goes haywire. So I will go like, "Hmm..what's that about? Could you tell me once again, slowly one at a time."

Qaisarah is so big now! Taller, chubbier, more talkative and cheeky too. But she's quite brash like a boy. Her voice is deeper than the brother, and when laughs- Oh My! Very contagious!!!!!!!!!!! When she walks, she has this boyish style of walking with that rhythmic bouncing steps and hands in the pocket esp when going out for a walk. She has left behind her skirts fashion and now into pants!! Even after daily shower, she doesn't want to wear her dresses or skirts but ask for pants! Yesterday she was seeking affection from me. So I carried her around, tickled her and played with her like a lionness with her cubs!She sure knows how to tease you back if do that to her.When she got ready to go back to her own home, so obediently salam and kissed me.

Yesterday after buka and prayers, we went to the plaza nearby to order birthday cake for Irfan. He's turning 4 this coming 1st Nov.Gonna have a small birthday party for him this Sat, but sadly, since my family has no young kids, the party gonna be filled wth aunties and grannies. So he asked for a tigger faced cake at the shop. Abang is Tigger and adik is Pooh! Last April adik had a huge Pooh Bear cake. So now Abang asks for his due. 100 over bucks taxed by this boy! Ibu bought the Disney characters of Pooh Bear-themed party bags to give away goodies for Abang's friends at school. These kids so lucky!

Hmm really had a fun time with them. Looking forward to spending more time with them whenever I can.

An Early Monday today

2004-10-25T08:23:00.000+08:00

Since I can't sleep after sahur, I logged on and sent some documents to my uncle in K.L. Hope that he received them all despite having some network error.

I began to read Mami's blog entries and sent out a couple of comments to her. Haven't done that over the weekends as I was occupied with domestic activities and residing in SLUMBERLAND most of the time.

Ohh I must say that since my return, my entire family have been undergoing some hysterical moments, including myself! I think it all started from my brother who loves to "spot" Mummy. Mummy is such a comical figure and can be a clutzz too!

I guess we all have been laughing hysterically over each other's blatant dumbness or some twist of words while talking, that evokes bursts of laughter! I will as usual, laugh till I tear and my stomach feels as though it shrank by half. Daddy will laugh till there's no voice is heard and his face turned a perfect rosy pink red!

Mummy will laugh till it can bring the house down backed up with mine! Brother will laugh and get himself clumsy by knocking onto something! Super Clutzz!Gosh it's turning like a madhouse when we all start this laughing nonsense. And even early morning, like during sahur we can have nonsensical things to talk and laugh about.

What do I plan to do today:

Read my novel on "Shopaholic!"
Work on the business proposal
Domestic Stuff
Stoning....