I am super dupper happy.. yeayyyy

Yeayyy.. Its confirm!!!.. Im going there!!! .. Very excited!!

Kota Kinabalu 13-17 Oct 2011 (1st day)

With Allah permission, Alhamdulillah. we managed to be at the Tip of Borneo , Negeri di bawah bayu. Kota kinabalu, Sabah on 13hb until 17hb Oct 2011. Why did I said "manag

e to be"? it simply because we've booked the ticket since last year... dengan siapa lagi if not??..

pakcik tony@Airasia. (mcm pakcik aku plak haha)really need to thank them for make it possible. kalau harap MAS, tade la pegi.. sayang duit wooi hehe.. :)

So why KK? why choose KK for our family trip? Basically it was due to the beautiful beaches, views, mountain and the most importantly food. hehe ok la.. ESPECIALLY SEAFOOD. KK is a seafood paradise. you can get a yummy delicious seafood meal at very affordable price. I cant say cheap because the thing that you ordered there is not the same thing that you'll ordered in Semenjung. Contoh nya Udang Harimau ka? lobster ka? ok fine aku tak makan lobster lak masa kat sane.. h

e he.... Me and husband is the nature type. We love nature and view. But yet open ourselves for adventures. Thats why we choose KK rather than Genting/Hongkong Disney. Which eventually still in my wishlist but later2 la kan.. he he..:)

You know, if you want it cheaper you need to book earlier..( good deal RM 350 return ticket for 5 adults? murah giler kan.. hehe.). so when it comes to something like this, ..anything can happen. I can get pregnant or could get into any work related/issue or whatever that Allah may think it best for me which consequently will lead to the cancellation of this trip. but really can't Thank Allah enough for all these nikmat.. Nikmat jalan-jalan, nikmat makan, kasih sayang.. All that I cant list it down here because the list will be too long!...(ok enough said)

Here goes the details....

13hb Oct 2011- Arrived at KK at noon around 11am. (Time zone I think -1hr++). so subuh at 5.00 am and lunch time at 11am. ( so do you math kay. Jangan terlajak subuh pulak.). Its very the NO-NO thing to do. ( Dosa woo.... kot2 la jadi ape ape kan.. nak bersukaria la konon2nye.. so enough said...mcm ustazah plak hehe ). SOoo... We've checked in Promenade Apart

ment for a night. The apartment is not so nice... you'll feel like living in a flat. but interior is ok but not the outside. you can find the review from tripadvisor or watsoever other holidays website kay.. I won't do it here.

For me, you got what you pay for. For me, we just stay there for a night. so sabar je lah :). ni kes saje nak try and jimat la konon nye.

For those coming as couple, I'd suggest you guys to stay at other places like promenande hotel or if the budget so surplus can go to sutera harbour :), for promenade, you can get a good deal by booking earlier via this website

(http://www.promenade.com.my/) .

So what we did on the 1st day?

13hbOct (Evening) , went to Borneo Mall at KK, went there by Bus. We took the public transport. we only paid rm1/each. murah giler kan. 1st time took a family trip by bus. the bus station is walking distance, around 5 minutes. the bus is the one with 'green-yellow'. you cant be wrong. It was a bit challenge at first but It was all OK all the way. Its a new experience to the kids too. so It's a good thing. (Ok ok tak la aci sangat.. my helper ikut sekali.. hehe)..

Borneo Mall, KK

What did we get from Borneo Mall? nothing much. they said it is the biggest shopping mall in KK. but yet cant compete with Midvalley. but the thing that we've learnt, had a nice view , seeing something from the route took by the bus, which not something that you can have when you're driving the car (for this case it doesnt apply to me because Im not the driver and finally the experience that the kids get while taking the public bus. so overall kewl lah. (but not adviseable if your day is too short)

So back from borneo mall, it was getting dark. Everybody felt very tried especially the kids. so me n hubby went out to buy dinner for the night and back at our room for dinner. So what we had for dinner? Jeng jeng jeng..

seafood bakar, yang hijau tu seaweed, norman's fav and chicken wings yang fames tuu.. (wajib makan!). the not forgotten the bakso, sedap ok. gambar je tade.. all this you can get at the famous pasar filipina tu.. Selamat mencuba dan bersambung nanti . Tunggu because the next day, we'll be driving to kudat and kundasang! worthy journey i tell you!

My Raya Cookies 2011

Salam

to all muslim friends,

I know its very very late. Today is 21st of Syawal and yet I choose to update about my home made hari raya cookies. but Sorry I need to do this before it officially ran out! lets cuci mata...

Enjoice!!

p/s: Thanks to my bibik for went back for 2 weeks cuti raya and forcing to do the same (applied 5 days annual leave on top of my official cuti raya given by my co.).

Popiah nestum

mama carries

cornflakes meringue

choc chip cookies

ALL of THEM!

Nasihat 1

Percayalah semua yang berlaku itu, adalah datangnya dari kehendak dan keizinan Allah, Tidak bergerak biar sezarah pun tanpa keizinan dari Allah.

Bagi yang beilmu hakkul yakin, bukan hantu yang mereka takut bukan senjata yang mereka gentar atau bukan jampi yang mereka khuatir. yang mereka takut, gentar dan kuatir itu, jangan sampai akal dan hatinya lupa pada Allah.

Orang yang lalai itu, adalah orang yang lupa diri, lupa pula pada Allah.

Sedar yakin dan percaya bahawa diri kita ini, adalah tempat Allah meletak dan menzahirkan sifat sifatNYA, samaada baik atau buruk .

Ingatan pada Allah, hendaklah jangan sampai lupa dan jangan sampai diabaikan. berbanyaklah ingat pada Allah, bahawa Allah itu tidak bersifat membenci atau berdendam pada umatNYA. Allah akan tetap bersama kita walau apapun kita, Berlindunglah kepada Allah dari sifat lupa dan lalai.

Allah itu terlalu dekat dengan kita. Dekatnya tidak bersentuhan, jauhnya tidak berantara.

My BigA and her Asthma attack

My poor sugarpie, BigA has been warded for asthma . She cant breath properly. I cant do much to help. We've been trying to feed her with ventolin scrup and inhaler(the one that need to be use with chamber - ventoline gak name die) bottom line, it doesn't work. We've brought her to annur clinic and took nab (nabulizer) that very night (a night before warded) but it worked only for a while. She can't sleep all night. caughing non-stop. Kesian ok!

The next day, early morning, I mean not so early around 9 am we brought her to the annur again. Hopefully, she can get nab again and hopefully she'll breath properly after that. And as expected- "mcm mak die doc kan?", upon doc checked, she immediately suggestted for nab. err not just once, twicee!! double dose.... which took us around 1 hr ++ (plus the waiting time.. 2 kali, 2 kali check doc, 2 kali tunggu etc). huhuhu/// kesian. but seriously,its easier to handle her than iman.. but i think its harder for those with babies.
So, after the 2nd nab, Its doesnt really improved her breathing so doc decided to warded.. so there you go... NOW, Here we are stuck in the annur bed Lilly 8 for 2 nights. Actually, I can see her condition improving on the 1st day .. so was soooo looking forward that maybe ... the mr nice doctor will release us the next day. but the mr nice doctor has turned to Mr- not-so nice doc because he said that he can only release us after 2 nights. that's because BigA require to take 48hrs dosage of ubat2an which including all the antibiotic n gasses (nabulizer) - every 4 hrs.

No wonder la I tak boleh buat kerja kat sini kan?

It's 3 days, 2 nights guys !! not that I mind.. err actually i mind jugak because of I need to take my leave (rugi rugi) hehehhee. ala you know.. kinna boring seeing the wall everywhere. stay inside the box. cant really go anywhere. ^_^ terukkan mak dia. but i think compare me to her, lagi kesian la die kan

Actually, I did go somewhere especially when Mr Ayah came to visit. I will use this as excuse to go somewhere. you know just to get some fresh air . seeing the outside world. hik hik.

But thinking about it, not all bad. "Setiap takdir/ujian/perjalanan yang Allah tetapkan untuk umatnya pasti ada hikmah yang tersembunyi.. hanya mereka yang berfikir merenung pasti akan dapat merasainya." dan inilah yang i rasa. WE did some many things together.

"tell stories, drawing, colouring, playing games- computer games/android games, yang tak boleh blah - exploring.. dari 3rd floor to 2nd floor, siap bawak paper lagi.. konon2 mcm dora's map. hikhik.. tak sempat tengok email office pun... slow giler gune 3G. So, Just want to show you some of her art works.

Somehow, I think maybe its just another way that she could spend more time with me. But,not in the way that I imagine or- should be. What can I say, LitteI always manage to get our attention using her tantrum and all. BigA selalu mengalah :(. MrN used to say this " I paham perasaan anak yang pertama ini" since he's 1st. Hehe. Which I will respond back with " Apa yang u try nak highlight ni?? " and always end with him gelak-gelak.. The BigQ is hm.. apakah yang di lalui ya??? adik-adik suami, kalian suka buli abang kalian ka? hak hak..

So, on our last day, managed to check out during noon.. dan inilah muka kanak-kanak ceria yang dapat keluar hospital!!! Alhamdulillah. Hopefully, she'll recover fast. we still need to continue with antibiotic n several other ubats at home.

Athirah :"Ibu, ambil gambar saya kat sini !!"

Story of Hope

Very inspiring story from Ravi shanker. hope can read the full version soon, I'm working on it yeahh. anyone of you have e-news id, pinjam plsss..
http://thestar.com.my/lifestyle/story.asp?file=/2011/6/11/lifeliving/8863289&sec=lifeliving

Snipped: from thestar.com.my (a reader's comments)

I WAS touched and inspired by Ravi Shankar Rama Murthy’s story in “The answer is dance” (The Star, June 11). I can empathise with his predicament, being this mother’s only child, to be left in the cold after her sudden death.

He was left with no choice but to grow up overnight, at 15. I have come across people of lesser character who blame everything and everyone for unfortunate events that happen to them.

Some blamed others (even their own spouses and family members) for bringing them bad luck, some blame the stars and their birth signs, some even blame God. These people refuse and are incapable of, assessing the situation objectively, analysing the failures and making plans how to tackle the challenges.

They wallow in self pity and think that their “bad luck” is the work of others. They do not look within themselves and acknowledge their shortcomings. They do not think ahead and strive to resolve problems.

Many have even taken to drugs and alcohol abuse, neglecting their responsibilities. They forget that God will only help those who help themselves. Ravi has endured much suffering and yet, it has taught him tenacity and given him strength of spirit and character.

The bottom line is, he worked hard; he worked to earn money to survive, he worked hard to do well in his studies, he worked hard in his career, he worked hard unwaveringly to establish Asthana Arts, and above everything else, his determination shone through.

This is the lesson I have reminded my children after reading Ravi’s story - you have to work hard to succeed, there is no short cut to success.

In times of adversity, be strong and determined to face challenges. Live your life with the highest integrity and you will be rewarded and recognised one day. Thank you, The Star for bringing us such inspiring stories.

SS LIANG,

Cheras, Selangor.

Image: http://mukluk.wordpress.com

Kemana cuti-cuti airasia anda?

Dah berabukk!! Ataupun dah bersawang? Mungkinkah itu patah-patah pembuka bicara? Lama sangat blog ni tak berupdate. Sepi je. Pembaca? mesti korang rasa, "ada aku kisahkan??" :D haha. Ok. sempena promotion Airasia yang lepas, aku dah BERJAYAAaaaa membeli tiket ke Melbourne untuk 4 org. Alhamdulillah. It costs us 3.7K? haha ye ye. Memang mahal tapi masih murah kalau divide by 4 kan kan??.kira la sendiri sebab i tau semua org tere maths . Alhamdulillah, kebetulan ada duit “ bonus terlebih suda.” So beli la. Soal belanja, fikirkan tahun depan sebab tarikhnya 2-10 June 2012! Haha 2012 ye tuan puan. setahun dari sekarang , boleh start counting! nak dapat harga yang murah kene beli waktu ade promotion. Thanks to Mr Tony Fernandez for make it possible for average people like me.. :), nanti boleh la promotion lagi.. nanti kami-kami ini berlumba-lumba beli lagi. Kalau tunggu MAS, rasanya... tak merasa la kan. :)

Berkenaan belanja disana, Mudah-mudahan company aku ni berUNTUNG jadi ada bonus declare untuk next year. Pastu boleh beli ticket ke NZ plak? OPPppsss… NZ tu canteeekkkk.. teringin teringin.. mudah-mudahan Allah izinkan. OWh yes, kalau teringin ni.. keterlaluan sangat rasanya. Antara my wish list > tour europe, new zealand, middle east, istanbul/turki. korea dan jepun.. kalau dapat kire bonus la.. EH ehhh.. mane list pergi umrah ke haji ke? Hilang pulak dah.. bz bzz..Haji insyaAllah 2022, umrah?? kalau ada duit lebih next year.. cover istanbul sekali.. opssss.. :) sampingan aje.. jangan la kau pesongkan tumpuanku ketika aku menunaikan umrah atas kerana sikapku yang suka berjalan amin.. jauhkan yaAllah.. jauhkan..

So latest,
Dan bulan 10 ni, InsyaAllah kami akan ke Kota Kinabalu sekeluarga. Actually, sudah beberapa kali kami menjejakkan kaki ke sana Cuma tak pernah round sangat pun, paling-paling pusing-pusing di Bandar je. Harap2 kali ini boleh ke kundasang dan makan seafood segar yang dimasak sendiri di kondo marina. YES! Semua dah book ye . Murah jee.. rm350 untuk tambang 5 org?! (termasuk bibik) kan kan murah kan.. Teringat ayah cakap “budak-budak sekarang ni mewah, masa belajar dah boleh pergi oversea.. ayah dulu... bla bla bla ".. ( tak dinafikan agak benar) on our defend, now we got airasia ayahhhh !!! "

Cukuplah kisah airasia yang sangat mengujakan tu.. sedikit gambar-gambar melbourne untuk membakar semangat. kalau ada yang nak ikutt!?! roger ye..