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| Thursday, 10-Jan-2008 09:46 |
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Faces of Danish
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look at his sweet adorable smile! more pix dude, especially of his early days...Danish has a soft spot for animals... he's a big fan of horses... one silent night, he even sleeptalked about horse riding 
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| Wednesday, 9-Jan-2008 10:45 |
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Out in the sun
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don't kids just lurrrrve their day out? Danish and friend, Syifa, were all smiley having fun in the KLCC park... cheap thrills! Shots by his daddy, Razak... loving it!
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| Tuesday, 1-Jan-2008 13:46 |
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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I hope you have a great kick off to the year 2008! 1st Jan also marks our 1st engagement anniversary. Mon amour is away sailing, can't even talk to him last night. So what I did? I just chilled in at home watching TV instead of joining the manic celebration in KL. Too old for that now.
When the clock hit 12, I immediately put on my crystal bracelet while contemplating an excellent future. It was a gift from my stepmom for my birthday. She loves crystal and has quite a collection. I've decided to wear it on the new year for an auspicious start.
According to the Chinese culture (my stepmom is a Chinese), crystals are symbols of good luck and possess healing force. It can be worn as jewellery to help in maintaining balance, focus, centeredness, mental clarity as well as, physical and emotional stability. Crystals are also worn to enhance your Chi when made to be worn on your body. My stepmom bought this for me for my relationship and career. She said it may sound superstitious but of course the rest is up to God.
Therefore, with crystals or no crystals, let's pray for a better year ahead! 2008 has been awaited with much anticipation for the future it holds for me. I will be very very busy this year.
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| Sunday, 30-Dec-2007 17:32 |
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I've been tagged by FarahB
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Fashionista
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1. What cartoon character would you like to be?
A Carebear (the one with rainbow chest).
2. If you have the chance, what would you probably say to your beloved one?
“I’m here when you need me, always, always”
3. If you were to be stranded on a desert island, who are the 3 blog buddies you would take with you?
Farah: She’ll be a great chatter to entertain us during isolation.
Noi: She’s a Dr who’s also a brilliant cook. I’m sure she could improvise our daily island menu.
CT Ira: She’s in IT/Computer line. Maybe she could find a way to transmit rescue signal for help.
4. Where is the place that you want to go the most?
Around the world. I have no preference. I want to see the whole wide world!
5.If you can have 1 dream to come true, what would it be?
A genie that would grant all my wishes.
6.Till now, what is the moment that you regret the most?
Put on weight after high school. Those extra inches have been irreversible. Aaaarrrrggghhh!!!!
7.What are you afraid to lose the most?
My loved ones.
8.If you win $1 million, what would you do?
Fund a charity foundation and of course spend most of it to treat me and my family.
9.If you meet someone that you love, would you confess to him/her? Or would you keep it to yourself and observe from afar?
I believe in Girl Power so say no more.
10.List out 3 good points of the person who tagged you.
Farah: A great mum, caring friend and never a hypocrite (Oh, you know how she speaks her mind!)
11. What are the requirements that you wish from your other half?
Treat me like a queen. I don’t take NO for an answer.
12.Which type of person do you hate the most?
Pedophiles and rapists (Evil in disguise!)
13.What is your ambition?
To be a better person every day.
14.What is the thing that will make you think he/she is bad?
Inhumane behaviour which cause much grief and suffering in this world.
15.Christmas is coming, who do you like to celebrate with?
Christmas is over, ask me next year. BTW I don't celebrate Christmas, only share the festive mood.
16.If you could do one thing different in life, what would it be?
Be a professional photographer, not an academic.
17.Are you a shopaholic or no?
Shopaholic with not much money to spend and end up window shopping… so is that a yes or no?
18. Which actress or actors you would like to be?
Definitely Victoria Beckham (she has the best of accessories: David Beckham at side, designer’s handbags, hubby’s credit cards and a skinny bodylicious).
19.It would be 2008 in a few days, do you have a new year’s resolution?
Yes, that would be no more procrastination on last year’s unaccomplished resolution.
20.Do you have any plans for tomorrow?
Not a plan, more of a routine… go to work and pop in the gym on my way home.
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| Sunday, 9-Dec-2007 16:00 |
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Arch of swords
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I accompanied my fiancé to his friend’s wedding. Actually he’s one of the sword bearers. Walking pass under an arch of swords is such a tradition for a military officer’s wedding. The arch of swords ceremony is an old English and American custom, which gives a symbolic pledge of loyalty to the newly married couple from their Marine family. Only the newly married couple is allowed to pass under the arch.
He said it’ll be good if I come to watch so I have an idea of what ours would be like… It was stirring to see these men in white uniform move simultaneously with much honour and coordination… Guess who caught my eyes? Of course the one who’s caught my heart  Here are some pix during their rehearsal.
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| Tuesday, 4-Dec-2007 12:18 |
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Silent mode on
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snooooze
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too many deadlines... grrrr... i have to hibernate from this activity for a while.... ciao ciao
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| Saturday, 24-Nov-2007 20:00 |
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Italian dinner
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I love everything about Italy.. its language, its culture, its FOOD, its history, its art, its uniqueness, the romantic Venice, beautiful landscape.. well say no more! so I had decided that we're all going for Italian for my bday meal... it was also a good reason for another family dine out...
anyway, I will let the pixies do the talking this time (not in chronological order tho').... in a nutshell, it was a great evening... everyone had a good time and went home with a smiley tummy... I had a few more prezzies to bring home with me  darling, tx loads for my first Sony... it's my new best friend... umi and ayahnda Hatta, how did ya know I want a new metal around my neck? hehee... love it... and thanks everyone for making my day! love u guys...
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| Thursday, 22-Nov-2007 23:48 |
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The birthday saga continues
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At first I thought it'll just be another lame birthday for me except for a bday meal after work which has been arranged earlier with my dear officemate a.k.a big sister, Kak Malina... I could imagine locking myself in the office, and get some of the mounting work sorted out...it wasn't for long until sms of bday wishes started pouring in again... even from some of my 'apprentices'...
then, I went out for a late lunch with my friend when my mobile rang.. the guy started talking strange on the other end, 'may be he got the wrong person', i said to myself... but after he explained to me that he has 'barang' for me, it immediately occured to me 'ah, must be from my mr right', feeling a bit chuffed. it was indeed a bunch of red roses and a teddy from him. he's usually very practical and not good at making surprises.. knowing me, he'd ask what I want instead of getting me something that I might not like or use in the end...what a nice surprise this time! thanks hunny bunny...
shortly after, one of my 'apprentices' popped in to pass me a present.. it's a Parker pen with my name engraved on it... classy! I was really pleased... then we went straight from work to d Curve for a meal... Kak Malina treated me with gastronomic ribs and we wrapped up the meal with a slice of cheesecake.. being health conscious, of course we shared it between the 3 of us (our colleague Mamat joined us too)... we had a really good laugh over the meal.. oh! at some point, I also received an sms from sis unfolding a good news... cousin Aida has given birth to a bouncy baby girl... 'hello little muffin, I'm your aunty, we share the same birthday'.. wink2...
next, we dropped by at Jimi & Alang's new bachelor's pad for a house tour and to collect my bday prezie from my dear friend, Add who passed it to Jimi thru another friend... Add, thanks for that piece of kangaroo...so soft... there was more food at J&A's... Alang cooked delicious bihun goreng S'pore for us... really good but our toungue was burning! btw their new pad is brilliant and very cozy.
after that, I didn't call it a day yet. the next rendezvous was in IOI mall to meet my sister, Danish and cousin Marina for a drink. Adik baked me a special choc cake: less sugar and less egg... just the way I like it... mmmmm it was yummylicious... perfetto! I pinched 2 decent-size slices once I got home... notty, notty...she also bought me something I could wear while sweating off those extra inches in the gym...I love my new sport watch...
it has now passed midnight... I smile thinking, 'gosh, I had an awesome bday this time'... there's more to come on Saturday
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| Thursday, 22-Nov-2007 20:00 |
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Welcome to the 30's club
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3 BIG candles!
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My mobile was bleeping when I was fast asleep last nite and only found sms of birthday wishes when I was up this morning. I felt there's a magic running through my vein as soon as I opened my eyes. Apparently, it feels good to be 30! It's a turning point in my life. Now I've joined the likes of many other successful women who made it in their 30's. If you look around you, women in their 30's are more confident, radiant, wiser and sexier. Bring in sexy back! They are beauty with brain. They are content with their life. They know what they want. They are capable of building inner strength from broken pieces of the past. Enough said already.
Well, I'm grateful to Allah for a good life He has given me. Of course there's been rough edges too but whose life hasn't been anyway? These are things that make you who you are today, that create your good values. I'm now a happy functional lady. The only way to go from here is FORWARD. The love around me fuels my energy to wake up to another day in my life. Thanks for all the bday wishes!
Bday sms I'd like to commemorate:
My middle name: Happy birthday honey, love u more and more every day, mmuuah!
Umi: Hearts could only love 4 a while, feet could only walk for some miles, clothes won't forever be in style, but having you as my daughter is 4ever worthwhile... Happy 30th birthday! lots of luv fr us all 
Adik, Razak and Danish: Hepi bday sis! may u achieve success n happiness in ur life. age is just a number so don't u stop having fun! we luv u so much.. mmuahhh... lots of luv from us
Uncle Hatta: Selamat harijadi. Semoga anaknda sihat sejahtera dan dimurahkan rezeki dgn rahmat serta keberkatan dariNya.
Papa, Auntie n Andy: Happy birthday. Semoga Allah panjangkan umur, murahkan rezeki dan sihat selalu.
Mama: Some things can be left undone, some words can be left unsaid, some feelings can be left unexpressed but a nice person like you can never be left unremembered. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Tok Bibi: Noni. Tok bik ucapkan slamat hri jadi smoga pnjang umur n murah rezeki
Teh & Ain: O tanjoubi omedeto, ina neechan!
Kak Malin: Happy b'day ina! may all ur dreams & wishes come true xxx
Kak Ctot: Happy besday 2U.. 5x Clap! 3x Hope no. 3 will bring more luck 2U. Will always love U.
Katie: Happy Bday 2 u. hope you had a good day. Did the card arrive in time?
Tracey: Happy 30th birthday you perfect little angel! Hope you have all your wishes come true sweetie, lots of love from my little ones too! Your thirtied are your best years! I can't wait for my forties!
Kak Nora: Hapy beday 2u... 5x semoga panjang umur, murah rezeki n muda selalu..
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| Saturday, 17-Nov-2007 04:10 |
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Taman Negara Pahang
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Geoff, my ex-supervisor visited our shore again this month.. he's got teaching appointment here but would like to squeeze in a bit of adventure in between his business trip... he suggested either a trip to the Taman Negara Pahang or driving up to Penang... it's been a long time since I last went for a messy outdoor activity.. from what I remember, I didn' like it very much coz I can't have a good shower, it's all messy and muddy, there'll be a series of cleaning to do once you get home, and above all, i hate bugs! arrrgghhhh... so I was trying to talk him into the latter option. Geoff was adamant that we should go to the jungle coz he might as well do it while he's reasonably fit and healthy... at first, I was gutted to learn about this thinking it'll be a trip to hell...
to get a group of 4, I've asked my sis (who's not into this too) and her hubby, Razak (who's a big fan of mother nature) to come along... so we geared up for the adventure... I'm not a fashionistas but the rubber shoes Razak bought for us was damagingly unfashionable! we refused to wear them at first.. much to my surprise, the shoes are perfect for the jungle... absolutely functional! and shockingly comfortable... guess how much they cost us? RM7 per pair... therefore highly recommended if you're jungle trekking...
when we got there, half of me was still in civilisation... I wasn't dead excited yet, especially after that back-soring 3 hours boat ride and knowing that I should not expect to see any mammals in the jungle... apparently the development has scared them away...
It wasn’t until the night walk into the jungle that things started to get a bit more stimulating… there were no mosquitoes at all…weird! Perhaps that’s the wonder of ecological balance…the 2nd day activities were great fun which ended up with a dip in the river… Geoff was holding us up a bit.. bless him.. lucky Razak was there to take care of him all the time… after all that strenuous activities, we thought we’re going to be mashed up at the end of the day… surprisingly we weren’t tired at all (except for Geoff of course, hehee..)
Thinking of it now, I’m glad that we went for the trip… initially Geoff was worried that I will not enjoy it… it turned out to be that I was the one who enjoyed it the most! Oh! I forgot to mention that we had a friendly efficient tour guide too. My fiancé was happy that I passed the ‘test’… which means I’ll be OK to backpack with him in the future… but I still prefer my leisure holiday where I can put my feet up and get my massage therapy to rejuvenate the mind and body.. sorry darling 
Itinerary of the 'free and easy' package 3D2N
Day 1
9.00 am
Depart from KL by coach.
12.30 pm
Arrive at Kuala Tembeling Jetty. Lunch at Restaurant Ghazali.
2.00 pm
Boat ride (river safari) to Kuala Tahan, the headquarters for Taman Negara.
5.00 pm
Welcome to Taman Negara! Check in to the chalet.
7.30 pm
Dinner at floating restaurant.
8.30 pm
Introduction to Taman Negara through watching video show and posters at the Interpretive Room. Thereafter, night walk to Tahan Hide to observe wildlife,continue with insect safari in the jungle.
11.00 pm
Sleeping time.
Day 2
7.30 am
Breakfast at floating restaurant.
8.30 am
Jungle trek to Teresek Hill (344M).From the hilltop and in clear sky, you may be able to see the peak of Gunung Tahan (2,187M), the highest mountain in Peninsular Malaysia (we missed this coz the hill trek is too dangerous for an elderly... heheee). On return trekking, you are invited to challenge the canopy walkway which was installed above 30-50M from the ground.
1.30 pm
Lunch at floating restaurant.
2.30 pm
Gua Telinga exploration.
4.30 pm (The best part!!)
Shooting the rapids. Experience 45 minutes of sheer thrill as you and your boatmates negotiate 6 sets of rapids to Kuala Trenggan, up stream of Sungai Tembeling. You must be prepared to get drenched! We also stopped for a swim in the river.
7.30 pm
Dinner at resort/floating restaurant. Thereafter, you may carry out your own activities.
Day 3
8.00 am
Check out & Breakfast at floating restaurant.
9.00 am
Leaving Taman Negara by boat.
11.30 am
Arriving at Kuala Tembeling Jetty and proceed your journey home. Bye! Bye!
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