Poof! This blog is dusty! we turn 37 weeks last Monday and there is nothing else on my mind (and other people who see me LOL) except baby baby baby. When is the baby coming? Is it a he or a she? What are the proposed names? Are you going to use that expensive XOXO baby formula or what? Have you started your leave?
It's great to be resting at home now, altho i still have some food cravings to fulfill and last minute mothercare shopping. The feeling is: Very heavy at the moment as Bunny Boy has reached 3.2kgs! Oh my what did he eat? It's purely genetic of course; definitely not the food because when i compare to other moms to be i actually am an average eater with very little rice intake. I have gained about 12kgs so far.
I have been reading/googling/getting a lot of tips from young mums as how to manage life as a mum. Really cant wait to cuddle this little one ..the clock is really ticking for us..am praying to have a safe delivery and bring bunny boy safely and happily into this world. I am really not sure when he is ready to come out from his comfy cocoon; doc says it could be anytime! Bunny boy please dont be scared ok, it will be AN experience both for you and i !
We have already decided on a simple name for him, and insyaAllah i want to name him straight away. We have been calling him with his name in utero; and i am sure he knows it by ear and heart now :p
As for my baby's first feed, i'd like to really give a go at breastfeeding. Have read a lot about it; the first few days may be tough. But i will try somehow ..that is why i dont want to even think about any formula milk as a replacement, unless necessary. But then in the event i have to, the shops are just 5 minutes away from home so there really isnt much to worry about .
As to my diet after birth, my mother will take care of it and we are going to combine many types of soups with adequate milk , yogurt, fruits and vegetable that can help me regain strength for breastfeeding.
ok cant wait cant wait!
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Sunday, December 13, 2009
More books from Kino
I (almost) finished reading most of the bay books given to me; so yesterday was a time for more new ones. I googled Kinokuniya bookweb (still my favourite book shop to date!) and found a book about the unique and special nature of a baby boy.
Later yesterday nite we took a short drive to KLCC and purchased these for my leisure reading - 36 weeks onwards!
I have started on the It's a Baby Boy book and it is such an interesting read; with many research added in the book and life-experiences of moms.
Can't wait to curl up at home and start flipping the pages. Kino i love you!!!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Counting
Cant seem to be doing real work today. Maybe because i have started counting..1..2..3..7 days to my real breakaway from the office! Yippee...there is so much to do before Dec 18th..but i have started getting fidgety and compartmentalizing the urgent work and non-urgent work. Soon this office will be left vacant (and dusty! and ringing phones left unanswered) for 2 months or more.
Truthfully, it is not wise to work under these conditions. The stress and the drama - not good for my body, soul and my baby of course. Yesterday, i heard an argument for over an hour, my baby must have been very stressed as i then had severe backache till i went to bed at 10pm. Poor poor baby!
I pity that in this utero-life u had to listen to all the gossips; the gruesome words, the fighting , the inconsolable so called legal practitioners...
It's not that i dont want you to be in the legal line. I think the legal line is a good line...wait...IT's the BEST line to be in!(yes i have proof to that) You can now scrape off your other ambitions heheh. But i pray hard that you would not be like any of them...
Truthfully, it is not wise to work under these conditions. The stress and the drama - not good for my body, soul and my baby of course. Yesterday, i heard an argument for over an hour, my baby must have been very stressed as i then had severe backache till i went to bed at 10pm. Poor poor baby!
I pity that in this utero-life u had to listen to all the gossips; the gruesome words, the fighting , the inconsolable so called legal practitioners...
It's not that i dont want you to be in the legal line. I think the legal line is a good line...wait...IT's the BEST line to be in!(yes i have proof to that) You can now scrape off your other ambitions heheh. But i pray hard that you would not be like any of them...
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Baby wearing & Feeding
I was having chit chats with my parents about baby buying and my dad said that one of the most useful items he bought when we had the 'spoilt brat' (wayyyy in 1989) was the baby carrier. More useful than the stroller at that time because she was a tiny 44 days old baby and we took her to Singapore! So it was babywearing all the way.
I purchased my Babybjorn form mothercare a few weeks ago..at an excellent price! we opted for a brown color to match my nursing cover and baby bag. (mengade kann) Also, cos F refused any girlie color whatsoever, even rejected the color grey. We opted for the Babybjorn cos it was highly recommend by friends and people online, and looks like it was really easy to operate. Best! cant wait to babywear!
Still waiting for this Bebe Au Lait to arrive.. lama la plak! Cant wait to touch it hehe...I bought this as a gift for myself; that's y siap beli the gift set lagik! Can't recommend it yet as it has yet to arrive, but i did have to splurge on this item!
Rosti Rosti Rosti
The gurls and i have not met for so long. Months and months to be exact! So we met at Marche last weekend and i discovered ROSTI. This Swiss baked/cooked potato that taste like hasbrown but EVEN better cos mine had cheese, sour cream and ketchup. Plus it was not that expensive pun. i think tiap-tiap minggu makan pun ok hehhe.
I googled and found that it is very easy to prepare and the taste is awesome, looks great too. A good way to impress guests with my very limited culinary skills (is u know what i mean!).
Can't wait to but a cheese grater cos i need that to make rosti. Cant wait to use up my kitchen...(yang tak siap2 lagi tu!) and cant wait to cook something delicious!
Wah cooking at 35 weeks? hmm some compliments to myself now!
Planning my leave
It's already December 2009 y'all! Woohoo! Time to fill up those unused leave days and maybe just leave some for the good old golden handshake?
Ive actually applied for leave from Xmas to end of the year. Hopefully i will continue till January -that's when my EDD is. Sounds practical rite? apa malas sangat keje ni!
But after such bad contractions i had last week and i have put on one more KG (!!) , i feel so heavy and very tired and work has been nothing but crazy and stressful! (so not healthy for mother ok!)Seriously Duta is so not the place to be at 35 weeks ! (except for lunch rendezvous with my colleagues i guess heheh)
So F suggested i take 4 more days of leave after awal muharram; since i should enjoy some break AND that his parents are coming time cuti awal muharram tu. Hopefully by that time our contractor will be ready to install our kitchen cabinets, hence we can do all in one. Seems possible , if i can manage to finish all my work by this week and next week, then i will be a hip hip hooray gal and just wait for my bundle of joy to arrive!
And Xmas sale here we come!
Ive actually applied for leave from Xmas to end of the year. Hopefully i will continue till January -that's when my EDD is. Sounds practical rite? apa malas sangat keje ni!
But after such bad contractions i had last week and i have put on one more KG (!!) , i feel so heavy and very tired and work has been nothing but crazy and stressful! (so not healthy for mother ok!)Seriously Duta is so not the place to be at 35 weeks ! (except for lunch rendezvous with my colleagues i guess heheh)
So F suggested i take 4 more days of leave after awal muharram; since i should enjoy some break AND that his parents are coming time cuti awal muharram tu. Hopefully by that time our contractor will be ready to install our kitchen cabinets, hence we can do all in one. Seems possible , if i can manage to finish all my work by this week and next week, then i will be a hip hip hooray gal and just wait for my bundle of joy to arrive!
And Xmas sale here we come!
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Week 34
It's week 34 today and there's still so much to do before the arrival of our bundle of joy-
1) Decide and do up the kitchen! (enuff said this has been pro-longeeed for the longest time).
2) Get maid , train maid. Maid is supposed to arrive this week; and we must decide on some routine duties for her.
3) Finish up on baby shopping. I still have some few items on my list. So many visits to mothercare but i still have not completed my list.
4) Prepare after birth nest at TTDI. This is not easy.....!
5) Work work work..argh! this department is never ending up till almost year end. At times i am super occupied with work; time to prepare for baby just flies!
6) Apply for after Xmas year end leave. And ensure it is approved!
My check up at the hospital is tomorrow, i had to take leave as the nurse said it might take long. Nervous plak thinking as to what they want to cek on me. Havent they completed all the tasks already? Anyway. i am still up and about; i dont think the baby has engaged yet...saw this shop at Pavillion, Du paraleil au meme..and for baby clothes that is the best shop to date! Colourful i like!
1) Decide and do up the kitchen! (enuff said this has been pro-longeeed for the longest time).
2) Get maid , train maid. Maid is supposed to arrive this week; and we must decide on some routine duties for her.
3) Finish up on baby shopping. I still have some few items on my list. So many visits to mothercare but i still have not completed my list.
4) Prepare after birth nest at TTDI. This is not easy.....!
5) Work work work..argh! this department is never ending up till almost year end. At times i am super occupied with work; time to prepare for baby just flies!
6) Apply for after Xmas year end leave. And ensure it is approved!
My check up at the hospital is tomorrow, i had to take leave as the nurse said it might take long. Nervous plak thinking as to what they want to cek on me. Havent they completed all the tasks already? Anyway. i am still up and about; i dont think the baby has engaged yet...saw this shop at Pavillion, Du paraleil au meme..and for baby clothes that is the best shop to date! Colourful i like!
Baby Book
I just started on a baby scrapbook. I did a wedding scrapbook, where i included cards, notes and memos from family and friends, and it is one of my most cherished items ever. I love flipping it from page to page, laughing and smiling at funny and beautiful notes from our guests on our wedding day.
I plan to do the same for our first born. For now ive included a card from the Aussies, and sonogram pics of the baby from week 9 up to week 30. They look so beautiful already! I will have to include pics of my pregnant self though i dont have that many....and later on when the baby comes it's all about the baby pics!
Sunday, November 22, 2009
What everyone must try
The new chocolate lounge at Curve....
They serve the best belgian chocolate frappes that are to die for! memang sedap giler! Especially for chocolate lovers. Nice cosy place for a twosome threesome or a crowd. I had the belgian chocolate frappe and i was licking it till the last drop. And the price? A frappe here is cheaper than a Starbucks frappe. Love love this new place!
They serve the best belgian chocolate frappes that are to die for! memang sedap giler! Especially for chocolate lovers. Nice cosy place for a twosome threesome or a crowd. I had the belgian chocolate frappe and i was licking it till the last drop. And the price? A frappe here is cheaper than a Starbucks frappe. Love love this new place!
Monday, November 16, 2009
Getting down to business
So..the baby is coming soon and i need to get down to business and clear some shopping list!
Got this delivered to me, ordered it from Uk through a friend. I am so happy my electrical Medela came at a real good price. Now to use it...hmmmm
Stroller coming soon...!
soon to purchase...altho some may think it's unnecessary, but i consider it a gift to myself ...hehelove it
MM got me this-- such a lovely gift!! love love it! cant wait to use it
got a baby diaper bag (of course not this one...!), but useful enough and comes with a changing mat. Must have bag!
Got this delivered to me, ordered it from Uk through a friend. I am so happy my electrical Medela came at a real good price. Now to use it...hmmmm
Stroller coming soon...!
soon to purchase...altho some may think it's unnecessary, but i consider it a gift to myself ...hehelove it
MM got me this-- such a lovely gift!! love love it! cant wait to use it
got a baby diaper bag (of course not this one...!), but useful enough and comes with a changing mat. Must have bag!
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Keeping calm and carrying on
The baby moves more nowadays. He also freezes the tummy a lot; i dunno how he does that; especially when i am stress over work, he will freeze my tummy. Which will also lead to a great pain at my back! Ouch!
Last weekend i realised i am suffering from a mild SPD (google at Babycentre). Oh my, had to stay at home almost the entire weekend, walk slowly and less stairs.
I read that it's normal to get SPD, but what worries me is that birth might be more painful and SPD might reoccur in my next pregnancies. Ouch again!
On a better note, F is almost done with the babyroom! Yahhoo i am soo happy :) The maid's room is still in progress, but it looks better now. The babyroom is a mixture of white and light wood color. Only that the venetian blinds are pink, heheh! (cant help that!).
Work at the moment has been more than usual, there is more stress in the division altho everyone is trying their best to please the heads. Clearly it is not easy to juggle between pure legal work and admin work. I try to do as much as i can; which means my 8-5 are very hectic and there is no rest until i get home. It also makes pregnancy seem to past very very fast. alhamdulillah other than some minor stuff; i am still in the pink of health.
I have not registered for any birth classes; i try to do my own reading. Simply because i dont have much time and my weekends are extremely precious; and F's usually as busy as a bee on weekends.At this juncture; i try to do more readings on birth and the signs of birth and how to handle it. I really dunno how scary it will be but i guess everyone must have a first experience on these things!
I received a small baby gift from a good friend yesterday; i dunno why but somehow it really made my day, altho it was a small gift but it left me smiling at the thot that the baby is really on the way..feeling all mother-ish all of a sudden. Cant wait for the real thing!
Last weekend i realised i am suffering from a mild SPD (google at Babycentre). Oh my, had to stay at home almost the entire weekend, walk slowly and less stairs.
I read that it's normal to get SPD, but what worries me is that birth might be more painful and SPD might reoccur in my next pregnancies. Ouch again!
On a better note, F is almost done with the babyroom! Yahhoo i am soo happy :) The maid's room is still in progress, but it looks better now. The babyroom is a mixture of white and light wood color. Only that the venetian blinds are pink, heheh! (cant help that!).
Work at the moment has been more than usual, there is more stress in the division altho everyone is trying their best to please the heads. Clearly it is not easy to juggle between pure legal work and admin work. I try to do as much as i can; which means my 8-5 are very hectic and there is no rest until i get home. It also makes pregnancy seem to past very very fast. alhamdulillah other than some minor stuff; i am still in the pink of health.
I have not registered for any birth classes; i try to do my own reading. Simply because i dont have much time and my weekends are extremely precious; and F's usually as busy as a bee on weekends.At this juncture; i try to do more readings on birth and the signs of birth and how to handle it. I really dunno how scary it will be but i guess everyone must have a first experience on these things!
I received a small baby gift from a good friend yesterday; i dunno why but somehow it really made my day, altho it was a small gift but it left me smiling at the thot that the baby is really on the way..feeling all mother-ish all of a sudden. Cant wait for the real thing!
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Maternity gadgets
I was never a fan of mat clothes, i used to think they look weird and unattractive. So when the time came and i needed to wholly change my normal wardrobe to mother-ish clothes, i figured it wasnt that difficult! As many stores nowadays have fashionlines that suit normal people and mother-ish looks.
I tried jubahs for work, or maxi like attire, didnt really work well for me cos i find it a bit messy. I prefer long black pants and tops for work. I try to mix and match and find something exclusive but casual too. The trendiest store for mother-ish clothes are Dorothy P and Forever 21. Yesss we loveee Forever 21's tops! For budget days, i'd shop at Nichii, cos they are trendy and you can get 3-4 clothes at once cos they are always on discount. You can also try Scarlet ad JJ's Dept store but the quality is not that great; but i love their mat pants.
My husband recommended me 9 Months at the Curve, at first i thot it was more on the pricey side but when i made some purchases there i was really really happy cos they have very trendy clothes, comfy and long lasting material. And they dont look too motherish hahha.
For mat bras and belts (which i need soon!) i usually opt for FabulosMom at ttdi. I like Mothercare too, but their attire is too casual like, more for SAHM who doesnt need to match their tops with suits.
Happy shopping mothers!
I tried jubahs for work, or maxi like attire, didnt really work well for me cos i find it a bit messy. I prefer long black pants and tops for work. I try to mix and match and find something exclusive but casual too. The trendiest store for mother-ish clothes are Dorothy P and Forever 21. Yesss we loveee Forever 21's tops! For budget days, i'd shop at Nichii, cos they are trendy and you can get 3-4 clothes at once cos they are always on discount. You can also try Scarlet ad JJ's Dept store but the quality is not that great; but i love their mat pants.
My husband recommended me 9 Months at the Curve, at first i thot it was more on the pricey side but when i made some purchases there i was really really happy cos they have very trendy clothes, comfy and long lasting material. And they dont look too motherish hahha.
For mat bras and belts (which i need soon!) i usually opt for FabulosMom at ttdi. I like Mothercare too, but their attire is too casual like, more for SAHM who doesnt need to match their tops with suits.
Happy shopping mothers!
Life oh life
It was a hectic hectic week for me because i was on duty for the Judge's case profiles. Sigh! 5 days of mind boggling cases and then cum Friday yahoo.....
I still like working altho im heavily pregnant that means i get tired easily, hungry easily and more visits to the loo! But our division has new dimensions now, so it's really up to the young, energetic team to make things happen. It's also hard to take leave as there are not many people i can depend on especially with rapidly changing environment at the division.
As for the baby, he is kicking well and next week is our next check up. Cant wait too see Bunny Boy again and see how much he weighs this time. This weekend we tried to have some things in order in the lil apartment for Bunny Boy's arrival, altho i have to do it very slowly as i feel a bit disjointed here and there. There are so much to do, maid room and baby room still in progress, stuff for TTDI, bags for the hospital...books and materials to read. Arranging Bunny Boy's clothes, nappies, toiletries, changing bags etc is sooo much fun :)
Even at 3rd trimester, i still enjoy reading about pregnancy, childbirth and baby-caring. My husband has been great too, altho i know all his readings are virtual materials, unlike me who is more traditional when it comes to educating thyself.
My husband and i also managed to spend quality time before the baby arrive,- trips to the mall, eating out, fancy ice creams, a movie or two. Life is going to change completely soon in a couple of weeks!
I still like working altho im heavily pregnant that means i get tired easily, hungry easily and more visits to the loo! But our division has new dimensions now, so it's really up to the young, energetic team to make things happen. It's also hard to take leave as there are not many people i can depend on especially with rapidly changing environment at the division.
As for the baby, he is kicking well and next week is our next check up. Cant wait too see Bunny Boy again and see how much he weighs this time. This weekend we tried to have some things in order in the lil apartment for Bunny Boy's arrival, altho i have to do it very slowly as i feel a bit disjointed here and there. There are so much to do, maid room and baby room still in progress, stuff for TTDI, bags for the hospital...books and materials to read. Arranging Bunny Boy's clothes, nappies, toiletries, changing bags etc is sooo much fun :)
Even at 3rd trimester, i still enjoy reading about pregnancy, childbirth and baby-caring. My husband has been great too, altho i know all his readings are virtual materials, unlike me who is more traditional when it comes to educating thyself.
My husband and i also managed to spend quality time before the baby arrive,- trips to the mall, eating out, fancy ice creams, a movie or two. Life is going to change completely soon in a couple of weeks!
Monday, November 2, 2009
Love Happens
Not really a fan of Aaron, but i soo wanna watch this! Saw a bit of the trailer and am so looking forward to this movie.
Bunny boy at 30 weeks
1. We turn the BIG 30 weeks today. Looks like time really flies fast. I have started moving some stuff to TTDI, the place where i will spend my early days of motherhood; or pantang-hood. Altho i dont intend to pantang that much.
2. Talking about pantang; i am really clueless as to what one shoud or shouldnt do at pantang period. My cousin told me i could only do it with discipline 2 weeks max. (Oh my!) I asked my mum about urut and such and she says its not exactly necessary; especially for me who memang tak tahan vigorous urut. Plus i heard it cost a lot too; to impose pain on yourself that is. Someone told me about mustika ratu herbs coming in pills now. Now that's an idea. Altho i would think the bengkung is a great way to slim down fast.
3. The baby has little punches now and then, so cute. I think that i walk too much that pain has started under the big tummy and on my feet. Altho i would proudly say my feet is still a size 4-5; and i can still wear my wedding rings perfectly well. Oh jewellery shopping and snooping here we go again.
4. With the many work preps and baby preps, we silly lambs have yet to decide on a hospital to give birth. It is rather embrassing when people ask of our plans and i just mutter ; oh this place and that. We have surveyed one hospital but i didnt like it that much, spells scary. So this weekend when hubby has the time we have to go hospital surveying again and bring my red book and just register.
5. Due date is getting near. 1st week of Jan 2010. But i have this feeling that we might just make it in December. I feel sometimes that Bunny Boy is impatient (like me?) but at the same time brave and calm (like his father?). The good reason if he comes early is that i could take early maternity leave, and not worry about case profiles temporarily yippee.
6. My sis called from Aussie and asked me to pack a hospital bag already. Already? I havent even decided what to wear. I realised i have very little 'motherhood clothes'. Most are maternity wear fancy for work. And i realised i have to wash the baby clothes before i pack them in the bag; or place them at my mother's. Oh my too much work for a stressed mind at this time.
7. We have (so i heard) gotten approval for our maid but awaiting documents to be reverted to us. Oh my! Why is everything taking so longgg....i cant wait to retire from housework.
2. Talking about pantang; i am really clueless as to what one shoud or shouldnt do at pantang period. My cousin told me i could only do it with discipline 2 weeks max. (Oh my!) I asked my mum about urut and such and she says its not exactly necessary; especially for me who memang tak tahan vigorous urut. Plus i heard it cost a lot too; to impose pain on yourself that is. Someone told me about mustika ratu herbs coming in pills now. Now that's an idea. Altho i would think the bengkung is a great way to slim down fast.
3. The baby has little punches now and then, so cute. I think that i walk too much that pain has started under the big tummy and on my feet. Altho i would proudly say my feet is still a size 4-5; and i can still wear my wedding rings perfectly well. Oh jewellery shopping and snooping here we go again.
4. With the many work preps and baby preps, we silly lambs have yet to decide on a hospital to give birth. It is rather embrassing when people ask of our plans and i just mutter ; oh this place and that. We have surveyed one hospital but i didnt like it that much, spells scary. So this weekend when hubby has the time we have to go hospital surveying again and bring my red book and just register.
5. Due date is getting near. 1st week of Jan 2010. But i have this feeling that we might just make it in December. I feel sometimes that Bunny Boy is impatient (like me?) but at the same time brave and calm (like his father?). The good reason if he comes early is that i could take early maternity leave, and not worry about case profiles temporarily yippee.
6. My sis called from Aussie and asked me to pack a hospital bag already. Already? I havent even decided what to wear. I realised i have very little 'motherhood clothes'. Most are maternity wear fancy for work. And i realised i have to wash the baby clothes before i pack them in the bag; or place them at my mother's. Oh my too much work for a stressed mind at this time.
7. We have (so i heard) gotten approval for our maid but awaiting documents to be reverted to us. Oh my! Why is everything taking so longgg....i cant wait to retire from housework.
Swimming in my thots
Just these things swimming in my thots now:
1. Stress stress and stress.
2. Tired exhausted tired
3. The PPK exams and activities went on well, alhamdulillah; also had fun studying & meeting & eating with some old friends. However, the hecticness of last week took a lot from me; i was the most exhausted one. I almost broke my back!
4. I realised the legal profession is a colorful profession with many many talented and bright and wonderful people. I have today; many talented and 'useful' friends, that i would to dig their brains sometime.
5. At times of ultra-stress, a good cup of cofee and laughter: really is the best medicine.
6. Sometimes due to being very busy, i forget that i am pregnant. ??? which leads me to excessive backache!
1. Stress stress and stress.
2. Tired exhausted tired
3. The PPK exams and activities went on well, alhamdulillah; also had fun studying & meeting & eating with some old friends. However, the hecticness of last week took a lot from me; i was the most exhausted one. I almost broke my back!
4. I realised the legal profession is a colorful profession with many many talented and bright and wonderful people. I have today; many talented and 'useful' friends, that i would to dig their brains sometime.
5. At times of ultra-stress, a good cup of cofee and laughter: really is the best medicine.
6. Sometimes due to being very busy, i forget that i am pregnant. ??? which leads me to excessive backache!
Friday, October 23, 2009
Bathtime fun for Mom & Bunny Boy
Mum always loves a SPA. Of course who doesnt? And what better way to intro the world of exclusive spa (heheh) to baby other than yummy, soothing toiletries?
I especially LOVE the fragrant of J & J. Yup! From the powder to baby oil to lotions and shower gels etc...they are perfect for mom and baby! Of course there are other brands available but J&J just spells: NICE smelling babies!
So, an important preparation for our little bundle of joy is of course toiletries set for mom & baby. Marks & Spencer and such for mom ? Hmmm yummy!
Baby Baby 7 mths update!
We did our 7th month scan yesterday and Bunny Boy is now 1.2kgs! Wow! Alhamdulillah he is normal, and when i heard his heartbeat it was pounding at a normal rate:) The doctor says i am normal normal normal; no excessive weight gain, normal pregnancy woes .happy to hear that!
So happy to see Bunny Boy swimming along, and making some weird mouth movements; as if talking to himself just like his father! HEehe. (YES hmm they are a like even in UTERO? Oh no!) F thinks Bunny Boy looks like him, especially the nose part...hmmm.....
A few days ago i managed to stock up on baby items, there are a few items here and there that i have yet to purchase, but i am still in the midst of preparing; and with no maid yet and exams coming; i will put preparation on hold for a bit. As the mother to be, i also purchased some nice and cute maternity wear to suit all occassions. yes! It is fun to splurge on myself once in a while as it is always not about the baby rite?
I especially love matching tops for mom & baby; altho they are not that easily available here; except i see nice ones online!
It's goin to be a busy busy week again! Have a good weekend.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Legal Emotions
When you are handling a legal case (either presenting one or deciding one); it is critically important not to be emotional when handling it. I find handling parties' emotions and my emotions manageble when parties are represented by legal counsels ie. well educated lawyers who know their stuff.
However; some people (Malaysians and Non-Malaysians especially!) feel that they know the law better than their counsels; and the presiding Judge. Hence they think it is a waste of time and money appointing a legal counsel. So they trot to court and have this idea that they are very smart and can win their case hands down- by deliberating facts and only facts (emotional facts usually of how pathetic their life is and how stupid and irrational some people are yada yada yada). And with all that they drop this poisonous most irritating dose of their- human emotions. Which is so not necessary in a civil case.
As for me, i try to shut one eye at this kind of character; most of the time i think they waste my time and their time, and is not even legally productive as out of 100 pages of submissions maybe only 1-2 points can be legally considered.
So moral of the story is; if you are not legally trained; please dont try and pretend to be one; or act as if you know. Spend some money & time and get proper legal representation; save your emotions.
However; some people (Malaysians and Non-Malaysians especially!) feel that they know the law better than their counsels; and the presiding Judge. Hence they think it is a waste of time and money appointing a legal counsel. So they trot to court and have this idea that they are very smart and can win their case hands down- by deliberating facts and only facts (emotional facts usually of how pathetic their life is and how stupid and irrational some people are yada yada yada). And with all that they drop this poisonous most irritating dose of their- human emotions. Which is so not necessary in a civil case.
As for me, i try to shut one eye at this kind of character; most of the time i think they waste my time and their time, and is not even legally productive as out of 100 pages of submissions maybe only 1-2 points can be legally considered.
So moral of the story is; if you are not legally trained; please dont try and pretend to be one; or act as if you know. Spend some money & time and get proper legal representation; save your emotions.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Some fast paced life updates
This month will pass really fast as i am the ultra super busy woman on the block! With work, social events and PTK exams coming i just cannot keep up! I will be taking a few days off from work just to prepare for PTK; as it is so not possible to prepare when i am in the office. Then i'd have to spend a WEEK in Bangi; oh how tiring that will be especially with this fragile back. I constantly need a tukang urut and some supplies of salonplas after a hard day at one utama:p
But on top of all this, pregnancy is normal and ok and we are looking forward to our 7th month check up this Friday. So fast!
Another thing that we are waiting for is our stay in MAID! Aiyo bile la nak sampai; cant wait to list down her jobscope (hehe) and for her to get used to work around my lil apartment and my mother's house. Will also wait for her to arrive before i really start on the baby room, there's just too much boxes and books to move around. InsyaAllah when she arrive will take some burden off my shoulders :p
We have bought the baby cot, baby clothes cabinet, baby changing table, baby sleeper (my fav!), nursing pillow, some baby attire, baby bag, baby tub, infant carseat, super special changing mat, etc all these spells baby baby baby..all the things we do for our newborns right? Soon will come my very favourite part- mother and baby toiletries :) I am such a fan of soaps creams etc i might even just use them before baby arrive :p
Time is so not on our side, will write some more.
But on top of all this, pregnancy is normal and ok and we are looking forward to our 7th month check up this Friday. So fast!
Another thing that we are waiting for is our stay in MAID! Aiyo bile la nak sampai; cant wait to list down her jobscope (hehe) and for her to get used to work around my lil apartment and my mother's house. Will also wait for her to arrive before i really start on the baby room, there's just too much boxes and books to move around. InsyaAllah when she arrive will take some burden off my shoulders :p
We have bought the baby cot, baby clothes cabinet, baby changing table, baby sleeper (my fav!), nursing pillow, some baby attire, baby bag, baby tub, infant carseat, super special changing mat, etc all these spells baby baby baby..all the things we do for our newborns right? Soon will come my very favourite part- mother and baby toiletries :) I am such a fan of soaps creams etc i might even just use them before baby arrive :p
Time is so not on our side, will write some more.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Such beezy days
In several very short months my life will change completely. For the better i know. There's so much goin on today; courses tomorrow, friends to visit, stuff work/not work to read, exams to prepare, and the baby coming. Getting a bit worried about the last bit as i am getting bigger by the day; and although i try to be as self sufficient as can be (hmm?) it is not that easy to move around with a rather rounded big tummy!
There's also motherhood to look forward to; and sometimes i do wonder what kind of mum i will be; the overbearing protective type..or the playcool everything do it yourself type? Hmmm! cant wait to evaluate myself hehe. I just know that a lot of things will change, some broken sleeps (so not used to this ok..) and very limited me time.
Pregnancy so far has been ok. I feel the HEAT (yes i do!) and the sighs of relief when i get to the top of a staircase. I read that there is also this phase when you start to clean clean and organise your life/stuff- yes im kinda drawing towards that. It's so meletihkan but unstoppable.
Rite now, F has moved to Putrajaya and been busy as a bee. We are trying to plan a weekend get away before the baby arrives and our calendar's all full till maybe mid November. Sigh!
Nevertheless; i am so looking forward to becoming a parent; and taking care of my baby! IBeen reading loads on parenting; it's gona be FUN i know, and lots of work (ooooo) but i am also looking forward to doing things my way!! :p
There's also motherhood to look forward to; and sometimes i do wonder what kind of mum i will be; the overbearing protective type..or the playcool everything do it yourself type? Hmmm! cant wait to evaluate myself hehe. I just know that a lot of things will change, some broken sleeps (so not used to this ok..) and very limited me time.
Pregnancy so far has been ok. I feel the HEAT (yes i do!) and the sighs of relief when i get to the top of a staircase. I read that there is also this phase when you start to clean clean and organise your life/stuff- yes im kinda drawing towards that. It's so meletihkan but unstoppable.
Rite now, F has moved to Putrajaya and been busy as a bee. We are trying to plan a weekend get away before the baby arrives and our calendar's all full till maybe mid November. Sigh!
Nevertheless; i am so looking forward to becoming a parent; and taking care of my baby! IBeen reading loads on parenting; it's gona be FUN i know, and lots of work (ooooo) but i am also looking forward to doing things my way!! :p
Monday, October 5, 2009
Bar Table at Home
Been thinking of throwing out the useless dining table we have now and replacing it with a bar table instead. It's enough for just the 2 of us; and when the Bunny Bee comes he has more space to move around. When the PILs come they usually like to eat on the floor ramai-ramai so a bar table will give us more space around the apartment. Hmmmmmmmm......
Feels like CAKE!
This is terrible, but i feel like having cake and ice cream every other day! Habislah macam ni:p
I am in my 6th month and my appetite has been absolutely fabulos. We had another scan last week and little baby bun is 810gms. Cute! I am happy to hear from my doctor that he is growing normal and fine. That's all i need to hear!
Anyway; have been very careful with not overeating this Raya season; especially when there's so much good food around. My diabetic test came back negative, alhamdulillah, but i am still a bit cautious on my rice, sugar and juice intake. SO gotta controll,...yet so difficult! I try to just have one plate of rice per day, and not too much at the same time.
Anyway, it has been great meeting up with so many close and faraway friends this Hari Raya. Altho work has been rather demanding but i try to fill my weeekends attending to raya invites; and soon we need to start on project baby room again!
I am in my 6th month and my appetite has been absolutely fabulos. We had another scan last week and little baby bun is 810gms. Cute! I am happy to hear from my doctor that he is growing normal and fine. That's all i need to hear!
Anyway; have been very careful with not overeating this Raya season; especially when there's so much good food around. My diabetic test came back negative, alhamdulillah, but i am still a bit cautious on my rice, sugar and juice intake. SO gotta controll,...yet so difficult! I try to just have one plate of rice per day, and not too much at the same time.
Anyway, it has been great meeting up with so many close and faraway friends this Hari Raya. Altho work has been rather demanding but i try to fill my weeekends attending to raya invites; and soon we need to start on project baby room again!
Friday, October 2, 2009
The weekend maid episodes
The weekend maid took some weeks off for Raya and was scheduled to be back on 2.10.2009. I kept calling her mobile to check whether she was really back and ready for work. Mana la tau terstranded kat Indon, or busy with other things in her life.
I called her many times before the weekend, but her mobile was off. I thot ini kes tak balik lagi la, takpela ill let her have the weekend off.
This morning at 9am my mother called, and said: Makcik tunngu kat Tesco tapi takde orang ambik die. So instead she came to TTDI.
Me: WHAT? i called her many times, not my fault ok..her phone was off.
Mother: Yes her phone rosak.
Then mother put makcik on the phone.
me: Selamat hari raya! Orang call banyak kali tak dapat pun. mana nak tau makcik tunngu kat tesco.ingat tak keje lagi.
Makcik: Eh makcik ada jam 8 lagi. Makcik ni bukan jenis nak cuti-cuti lama tau; bukan nak duduk rumah saja nak buat apa..
Me: (hahha amboiiiii!!!!!) ok la datang esok hari ahad boleh tak? banyak baju nak gosok. mengemas tak sangat. Hari ni ada hal sikit la. (nak g open hse)
Makcik: ok la. esok jam 8 kat Tesco.
Haihhh macam2 makcik ni...kelakar betul
I called her many times before the weekend, but her mobile was off. I thot ini kes tak balik lagi la, takpela ill let her have the weekend off.
This morning at 9am my mother called, and said: Makcik tunngu kat Tesco tapi takde orang ambik die. So instead she came to TTDI.
Me: WHAT? i called her many times, not my fault ok..her phone was off.
Mother: Yes her phone rosak.
Then mother put makcik on the phone.
me: Selamat hari raya! Orang call banyak kali tak dapat pun. mana nak tau makcik tunngu kat tesco.ingat tak keje lagi.
Makcik: Eh makcik ada jam 8 lagi. Makcik ni bukan jenis nak cuti-cuti lama tau; bukan nak duduk rumah saja nak buat apa..
Me: (hahha amboiiiii!!!!!) ok la datang esok hari ahad boleh tak? banyak baju nak gosok. mengemas tak sangat. Hari ni ada hal sikit la. (nak g open hse)
Makcik: ok la. esok jam 8 kat Tesco.
Haihhh macam2 makcik ni...kelakar betul
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
Motherhood 101
There is sooo much to look forward to when you're having a baby. There are things that i plan to prepare; practical stuff to learn; people i want to see and things i want to do before and after the baby comes.
There's also : Motherhood.
So much to write or talk about that. But basically i think motherhood starts from day 1 that you carry your baby. Being pregnant means you constantly think about this new being inside of you; and that feeling will stay forever. I become more conscious about what i eat or drink; whether it's healthy or not. What i do; the shows that i watch; as i know it's all part of the habit of raising a healthy and happy child.
I love reading philosophical books on babies and their life in utero; as well as motherhood. The practical ones are all over the store; but the ones i like best are like people telling stories of their mother-life and analysis of them.
Now that i have more energy; goin out and beraya is great fun. I have to confess i dont do baby shopping anymore; lose interest sekejap. Maybe will start buying attire next month. but i enjoy nite outs and company with my husband or a close girlfriend.
Been thinking of revamping this blog. It has gotten rather dull. And unlike some peole, i am so not a photo person..i take photos an dkeep them in my camera which in return really defeats the purpose of picture taking. I will try to post interesting articles on this blog for a change.
There's also : Motherhood.
So much to write or talk about that. But basically i think motherhood starts from day 1 that you carry your baby. Being pregnant means you constantly think about this new being inside of you; and that feeling will stay forever. I become more conscious about what i eat or drink; whether it's healthy or not. What i do; the shows that i watch; as i know it's all part of the habit of raising a healthy and happy child.
I love reading philosophical books on babies and their life in utero; as well as motherhood. The practical ones are all over the store; but the ones i like best are like people telling stories of their mother-life and analysis of them.
Now that i have more energy; goin out and beraya is great fun. I have to confess i dont do baby shopping anymore; lose interest sekejap. Maybe will start buying attire next month. but i enjoy nite outs and company with my husband or a close girlfriend.
Been thinking of revamping this blog. It has gotten rather dull. And unlike some peole, i am so not a photo person..i take photos an dkeep them in my camera which in return really defeats the purpose of picture taking. I will try to post interesting articles on this blog for a change.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Balik kampung for raya
We took a week off to spend puasa with PILs in Langkawi. Food was scrumptious, weather a bit rainy but just fine. My FIL has been busy building his houseboat and fishing cages. Soon there will be more interesting activities when we balik kampung; other than shopping pinggan mangkuk of course.
Unlike mine, my husband comes from a pretty small family. There is not much visiting to do (to my relief!) but many friendly faces to meet and very close relatives to spend some xtra quality time with. I guess the saying the more the merrier is not exactly true. I love the combination of the green sawah padi and the deep blue sea. The view of the ocean always manage to clean our eyes after a very tiring day.
My FIL says , nak letak buaian on the houseboat. He means a hammock. I was imagining lazing on the houseboat with cucur cempedak, a good book and a lazy white cat on the hammock. Bliss! Cant wait for it to materialise.
We found a new lepak/eating place in Perdana Quay, where people get to have meals just a few inches away from the seawater. Very cool. The set up is also very simple and feels like you're on a real mexican vacation. Bring a book to read and order a cup of latte will be an excellent way to spend the evening at Perdana Quay.
I also managed to persuade F to have a late nite coffee at Westin, where you could sit under the stars, overlooking huge clear water swimming pools and private beaches just at a distant...with jazzy music and weird mat salleh just moving with the music hehe.
Hope to balik kampung again! i need the fresh air:p
Sunday, September 6, 2009
B Plan
Is it me ,or is it the Msian headlines are really boring nowadays? I think that is why i dont usually read newspapers, they have nothing but political issues (which i dont care about).
Anyway yesterday A came to my house with her Baby M. Havent seen them for a while since the outbreak, A wasnt keen on taking baby M anywhere so we could not meet at the malls. And i have been busy myself. Baby M is now a full grown 1 year old! Oh my she was one healthy noisy and cute baby- she was a full breastfed baby even until now. actually from what i can compare breastfed babies are miraculously different and healthier compared to non-breastfed babies. Of course quoting A; it comes with a lot of hard work and sacrifices; like she cant leave the baby for long and there has been and still are many many disturbing nites. But now Baby M is one healthy baby; less illness and very easy to handle. I hope i have the courage, patience and enthusiasm to exclusively breastfeed.
I have to get all my stuff ready before i give birth; as for now i have purchased the medela b.pump and A suggest i buy more storage bottles. Will keep that in mind. And my maid will come I.Allah in November, will need to train her fast so that she can take over all household chores while i concentrate on the baby. Plans plans plans..
Anyway yesterday A came to my house with her Baby M. Havent seen them for a while since the outbreak, A wasnt keen on taking baby M anywhere so we could not meet at the malls. And i have been busy myself. Baby M is now a full grown 1 year old! Oh my she was one healthy noisy and cute baby- she was a full breastfed baby even until now. actually from what i can compare breastfed babies are miraculously different and healthier compared to non-breastfed babies. Of course quoting A; it comes with a lot of hard work and sacrifices; like she cant leave the baby for long and there has been and still are many many disturbing nites. But now Baby M is one healthy baby; less illness and very easy to handle. I hope i have the courage, patience and enthusiasm to exclusively breastfeed.
I have to get all my stuff ready before i give birth; as for now i have purchased the medela b.pump and A suggest i buy more storage bottles. Will keep that in mind. And my maid will come I.Allah in November, will need to train her fast so that she can take over all household chores while i concentrate on the baby. Plans plans plans..
Saturday, September 5, 2009
On the road again
It's a short weekend, but it feels like a long weekend. Long weekends are weekends spent by the beach deck in langkawi. Long weekends consists of long strolls at the mall, or a black hot coffee with friends over silly conversations.
I havent slept sincel 4 am . Maybe because this is the first time i cooked for sahur; much to the surprise of my sleepy-eyed husband. Anyway; i've been putting down a list of "I wishes..."
1. I wish i was on a road trip, across a heavenly green countryside; cold crisp weather...and we pour hot latte from our flasks to keep ourselves warm..
2. I wish i was by the beach with a good friend, just enjoying some Italian food and letting the hours pass by whilst waiting for the sun to set.
3. I wish i was a good cook.
4. I wish i could travel again, soon!!!!!! To a foreign land!
I havent slept sincel 4 am . Maybe because this is the first time i cooked for sahur; much to the surprise of my sleepy-eyed husband. Anyway; i've been putting down a list of "I wishes..."
1. I wish i was on a road trip, across a heavenly green countryside; cold crisp weather...and we pour hot latte from our flasks to keep ourselves warm..
2. I wish i was by the beach with a good friend, just enjoying some Italian food and letting the hours pass by whilst waiting for the sun to set.
3. I wish i was a good cook.
4. I wish i could travel again, soon!!!!!! To a foreign land!
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Progress
The more doctor visits i have ; the more excited i am over the baby. Today i had to do a glucose test; and oh my how great govt doctors are when it comes to drawing blood. They are the experts la!
Alhamdulillah baby has been wild and kicking; very busy indeed. Our next check up with my private doctor is next week; and i really can't wait to see bunny boy's progress!
Right now i have to focus on drinking more soymilk, vege and fruits to keep me healthy. Masa at the clinic there were many overweight moms, gave me a bit of a scare but i think i can manage since im entering my 6th month soon.
Soon we are flying back to Langkawi and we are already getting excited. We will be there for a week till 1st raya; yay i plan to go beach-walking, makan ikan bakar and shopping pinggan mangkuk heheh..it will be great to finally get to rest this Rmadhan and spend time with F's family. Excited. Excited to see the beach again; and Abah's houseboat and new fish net! Wow ive missed a lot these past few months.
#hmm thinking of cake!
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Some stuff for bunny boy
I finally realised that at 5mths++ my tummy is one hypersensitive machine. Certain kind of food is rejected, and i end up waking up at 5am with a tummyache. No reason whatsoever.
Anyway, ive been avoiding milk (other than soy) so i wont end up like the other day. Vitagen pun i throw out. Ive also been avoiding rice, so i eat noodles pasta and i love love bread.
This little bunny boy has been one super acrobat! I could feel him kicking moving and rollercoastering in my tummy. Sometimes i just wonder apa la si baby ni buat?
Anyway lil bunny boy, i have been having a LOT of fun shopping for you! YES actually i enjoy any form of shopping. We have started purchasing some essential items for your nursery, just worried that at 6-7months i might not have that much energy as i do now. YES walking through ikea can be challenging now even without heels :(
We are turning the wardrobe room into a wardrobe cum maid's room. Hence some furniture will be pushed here and there , and i need to opt for smaller furniture for the nursery; wanting it to stay simple and cute. I just wonder why ikea has this obsesseion about lizards, snakes, elephant and FROGGGGss. Everything is made of that green thingy, mommy no like!
I do want the maid to be as comfy as possible, so i will be cracking my head for lil nursery and the maid's room as well.
A lot of times before i purchase something for the lil baby, i'd google it and see how practical it is. Sometimes i wish we could purchase everything online, so much easier!
Anyway, we have to start a lot of things now, because next month we will be busy with raya. And the month after that i will be away for 2 courses and an exam (yikes!); there goes my October. Cum November, bunny boy will turn 8mths YIKES!
Cant wait to see you....LOVELOVE LOVE
Anyway, ive been avoiding milk (other than soy) so i wont end up like the other day. Vitagen pun i throw out. Ive also been avoiding rice, so i eat noodles pasta and i love love bread.
This little bunny boy has been one super acrobat! I could feel him kicking moving and rollercoastering in my tummy. Sometimes i just wonder apa la si baby ni buat?
Anyway lil bunny boy, i have been having a LOT of fun shopping for you! YES actually i enjoy any form of shopping. We have started purchasing some essential items for your nursery, just worried that at 6-7months i might not have that much energy as i do now. YES walking through ikea can be challenging now even without heels :(
We are turning the wardrobe room into a wardrobe cum maid's room. Hence some furniture will be pushed here and there , and i need to opt for smaller furniture for the nursery; wanting it to stay simple and cute. I just wonder why ikea has this obsesseion about lizards, snakes, elephant and FROGGGGss. Everything is made of that green thingy, mommy no like!
I do want the maid to be as comfy as possible, so i will be cracking my head for lil nursery and the maid's room as well.
A lot of times before i purchase something for the lil baby, i'd google it and see how practical it is. Sometimes i wish we could purchase everything online, so much easier!
Anyway, we have to start a lot of things now, because next month we will be busy with raya. And the month after that i will be away for 2 courses and an exam (yikes!); there goes my October. Cum November, bunny boy will turn 8mths YIKES!
Cant wait to see you....LOVELOVE LOVE
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Butterflies
I feel the butterflies now. It is YOU little bunny boy! Mommy is wondering how you are doing in that little cocoon. :)
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
5th month & Ramadhan
Seronoknyerrr nak dapat baby. Lately i have been excited especially when we found out that our first born will be a BOY! Alhamdulillah despite some vomiting incidence last weekend , this babygum managed to stay healthy calm and normal.
Now i need to focus on getting more rest, proper food and lots of prayers for this little one.
It seems that time has just passed by in a flash! And we are now in the 5th month, just a couple of months to go and still no preparation tee hee..I have been very happy with my private doctor, but F insist that we visit the Klinik Kerajaan as well to ensure we have proper records of everything for the delivery later. Banyak plak visits.
Right now my doctor has advised me not to puasa to ensure that i put on more weight; and take more liquids. Yes i know im very bad at eating right. So looks like i'll be eating all the goodies and be the food tester at home this Ramadhan! Cant wait to start this glorious month with prayers with the family and buka everyday at TTDI. Im really looking forward to the sweet cakes :p
Everyday my mum will call and ask the same question: Nak masak apa hari ni? So this year we have prepared a menu for her in advance, so she can get the ideas rolling and we can drool over the menu before buka! Haha
2009 RAMADHAN MENU IDEAS FOR IBU’S KITCHEN
Western/Italian:
Beef Lasagne
White Sauce Pasta (Spaghetti)
Beef Spaghetti
Tortilla with Beef Strips & Cheese (Nigella Style)
Baked Stuffed Potatoes
Pizza
Lamb Chops served with mint sauce
Lamb chops with olive oil, capsicum and other vegetables
Chicken chop
Beef Pie
Beef Pita
Malaysian/Indian:
Nasi Minyak with Mutton, Mangga Paceri, Tairu
Puri with curry
Apom and chicken curry
Roti Jala with chicken curry
Nasi Lemak
Nasi Assam with cashewnuts and fried chicken
Wantan Mee (Black Sauce)
Laksa Johor
Curry Mee
Mum’s Chicken Rice
Kakwa’s Requests:(Aussie stomach cravings)
ayam bakar rendam santan dgn cekur
maggi goring
ikan terubuk bakar
ikan pari bakar bercili
ikan jenahak masak asam pedas
telur masin
ikan sweet and sour
udang goreng kunyit
lala masak cili api
kaki ayam and perut masak kicap
Desserts:
Sago Gula Melaka
Dadih
Cream Caramel
Plain Jelly served Cold
bingka ubi dgn gula merah
creme caramel
Ibu’s karipap
air sirap cincau
All these are hand-made fresh from Ibu's Kitchen!
Now i need to focus on getting more rest, proper food and lots of prayers for this little one.
It seems that time has just passed by in a flash! And we are now in the 5th month, just a couple of months to go and still no preparation tee hee..I have been very happy with my private doctor, but F insist that we visit the Klinik Kerajaan as well to ensure we have proper records of everything for the delivery later. Banyak plak visits.
Right now my doctor has advised me not to puasa to ensure that i put on more weight; and take more liquids. Yes i know im very bad at eating right. So looks like i'll be eating all the goodies and be the food tester at home this Ramadhan! Cant wait to start this glorious month with prayers with the family and buka everyday at TTDI. Im really looking forward to the sweet cakes :p
Everyday my mum will call and ask the same question: Nak masak apa hari ni? So this year we have prepared a menu for her in advance, so she can get the ideas rolling and we can drool over the menu before buka! Haha
2009 RAMADHAN MENU IDEAS FOR IBU’S KITCHEN
Western/Italian:
Beef Lasagne
White Sauce Pasta (Spaghetti)
Beef Spaghetti
Tortilla with Beef Strips & Cheese (Nigella Style)
Baked Stuffed Potatoes
Pizza
Lamb Chops served with mint sauce
Lamb chops with olive oil, capsicum and other vegetables
Chicken chop
Beef Pie
Beef Pita
Malaysian/Indian:
Nasi Minyak with Mutton, Mangga Paceri, Tairu
Puri with curry
Apom and chicken curry
Roti Jala with chicken curry
Nasi Lemak
Nasi Assam with cashewnuts and fried chicken
Wantan Mee (Black Sauce)
Laksa Johor
Curry Mee
Mum’s Chicken Rice
Kakwa’s Requests:(Aussie stomach cravings)
ayam bakar rendam santan dgn cekur
maggi goring
ikan terubuk bakar
ikan pari bakar bercili
ikan jenahak masak asam pedas
telur masin
ikan sweet and sour
udang goreng kunyit
lala masak cili api
kaki ayam and perut masak kicap
Desserts:
Sago Gula Melaka
Dadih
Cream Caramel
Plain Jelly served Cold
bingka ubi dgn gula merah
creme caramel
Ibu’s karipap
air sirap cincau
All these are hand-made fresh from Ibu's Kitchen!
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Options options
Mak and Abah were in Kl, so life after work has been hectic!! In the sense that we spend more time with them than with ourselves. Takpela, since nanti they all pun will babysit this lil baby so better this lil baby get familiar with their voices ;p
During my free time i have been googling a alot and reading baby blogs. So unlike me, yes i know but oh well all is natural when motherhood calls. I even researched about how people take care of their kids without a helper. What do they carry with them. It looks like preparation is a key factor and of course assistance from the father. And it seems that many many are doing it (espcialyy mat salleh hmmmm) and they look FUN actually! I know it's a lot of work; but i need to keep motivated and my MIL kept reminding me that during her time caring for kids were more complex than now. Hurmm...is Mak offering now? hehe, I see that MIL and FIL gives 100% concentration and attention when taking care of our lil nieces; she said it was just like that when she raised my husband. Terenyer these people.
i also did some research on nurseries near our place of work and TTDI, since maybe after 5-6 months we might opt a half day nursery for the baby. Mcm tu nenek can still do her shopping bit whilst baby is away hehe.
Ok, i guess i will have a full blown weekened. Potluck on Friday and Saturday (wowie nikmatnyer makan). And hopefully will try to do some shopping or so if i have the energy.
During my free time i have been googling a alot and reading baby blogs. So unlike me, yes i know but oh well all is natural when motherhood calls. I even researched about how people take care of their kids without a helper. What do they carry with them. It looks like preparation is a key factor and of course assistance from the father. And it seems that many many are doing it (espcialyy mat salleh hmmmm) and they look FUN actually! I know it's a lot of work; but i need to keep motivated and my MIL kept reminding me that during her time caring for kids were more complex than now. Hurmm...is Mak offering now? hehe, I see that MIL and FIL gives 100% concentration and attention when taking care of our lil nieces; she said it was just like that when she raised my husband. Terenyer these people.
i also did some research on nurseries near our place of work and TTDI, since maybe after 5-6 months we might opt a half day nursery for the baby. Mcm tu nenek can still do her shopping bit whilst baby is away hehe.
Ok, i guess i will have a full blown weekened. Potluck on Friday and Saturday (wowie nikmatnyer makan). And hopefully will try to do some shopping or so if i have the energy.
Monday, August 10, 2009
Chino-for the briefest moment you were here
Chino died last weekend due to a heart attack, and injuries suffered in a catfight.
It was a pure loss to us.
We miss you Chino, especially Ibu and Daddy.
It was a pure loss to us.
We miss you Chino, especially Ibu and Daddy.
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
4.5
Dear Baby,
You are now 4.5months. Soon you will be five and Mommy thinks its a good time to think about baby shopping!!
Although what i am really looking forward now is our next scan. Since i have been down with flu and cough this past week; i am sooo wondering how you are doing in there. Must be having trouble sleepin in that little cocoon with me sneezing and coughing every few minutes.
I have tried as hard as possible to stick to traditional methods of self-healing hehe, but in the end i had to succumb to the cough syrup as the cough and cold just wouldnt go away. At times like this i worry more about my pregnancy; whether everything is ok; and whether i have been eating right; as we all know my eating habits isnt all that great.
I do want you to know i am trying my hardest to understand the complexities of pregnancy; and becoming a mother. I know on top of it all it willjust spell out one thing: Happiness.
At the beginning of our pregnancy i have planned so much for us together, reading good books, healthy food, rest rest rest. But that is all planned and ive not even achieved half of that. But we will get through this i know.
We have been thinking of the baby room now, we need to start soon on some shopping and not leave it to the last minute as we might miss out on some important details in welcoming you- our first born! How exciting it is to see your face for the first time :p
Lovelovelove
You are now 4.5months. Soon you will be five and Mommy thinks its a good time to think about baby shopping!!
Although what i am really looking forward now is our next scan. Since i have been down with flu and cough this past week; i am sooo wondering how you are doing in there. Must be having trouble sleepin in that little cocoon with me sneezing and coughing every few minutes.
I have tried as hard as possible to stick to traditional methods of self-healing hehe, but in the end i had to succumb to the cough syrup as the cough and cold just wouldnt go away. At times like this i worry more about my pregnancy; whether everything is ok; and whether i have been eating right; as we all know my eating habits isnt all that great.
I do want you to know i am trying my hardest to understand the complexities of pregnancy; and becoming a mother. I know on top of it all it willjust spell out one thing: Happiness.
At the beginning of our pregnancy i have planned so much for us together, reading good books, healthy food, rest rest rest. But that is all planned and ive not even achieved half of that. But we will get through this i know.
We have been thinking of the baby room now, we need to start soon on some shopping and not leave it to the last minute as we might miss out on some important details in welcoming you- our first born! How exciting it is to see your face for the first time :p
Lovelovelove
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Baby baby baby
I'm so happy that Auzzie Sis is expecting again! Now we will have a bigger family- and more silly children jokes to laugh at! Sara's 'tahi idung' joke is classic but im so excited and just cant wait for my own lil baby and coming up after me is niece/nephew no. 2!
My father says; it's great not only 2 grandkids but his birthday is 10.10.2010 next year. How irrelevant is that???????
I consider my family small. Although my parents have 5 kids, and one slimey grand daughter; but we dont have big relative outings or occassions as often as other families. We prefer dinners or parties just amongst ourselves. Semangat silaturrahim in my family agak kurang la. And even my husband's family is small, 3 boys and their wives and kids. Tu je. We can all fit in a tourist van.
Sooo looking forward to the future :)
My father says; it's great not only 2 grandkids but his birthday is 10.10.2010 next year. How irrelevant is that???????
I consider my family small. Although my parents have 5 kids, and one slimey grand daughter; but we dont have big relative outings or occassions as often as other families. We prefer dinners or parties just amongst ourselves. Semangat silaturrahim in my family agak kurang la. And even my husband's family is small, 3 boys and their wives and kids. Tu je. We can all fit in a tourist van.
Sooo looking forward to the future :)
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Maternity clothes and some happy news
Finally i am in dire need of some full fledged maternity clothes. Aiyaa soo not in the mood to go shopping for clothes. Buying maternity ware is not that easy as i tend to avoid from looking like an auntie, haha! Aiyo those maternity prints and colours cpuld kill my corporate image :p Hope Jusco has some trendy ones as i dont intend to splurge on clothes that will go out of fashion next year. Nah dont intend to recycle pun.
On a hot afternoon yesterday, where everyone needed a glass of cool lime juice, we received a call delivering some happy happy news. Yay Alhamdulillah. Cant wait to brag about it; later...
On a hot afternoon yesterday, where everyone needed a glass of cool lime juice, we received a call delivering some happy happy news. Yay Alhamdulillah. Cant wait to brag about it; later...
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
On my career
This blog is so deceiving kan. It seems that since i got pregnant whatever's in my head is preggie baby preggie baby. Hahah. Please understand that is not true!
Actually im pretty happy with work right now. There's more of us; so i hear less cases and can concentrate on other 'important' work. And we have a rather fun and happening group. Everybody learns form each other and everybody gossips about each other hehhe.
Sometimes when i read my books and the documents that i handle, i wonder- gosh this is so legal without me even noticing it. I think at this stage i have finally settled with this legal field that it all does not seem rocket science anymore. Several years ago in lawschool everything looked difficult; tough; troublesome; heartwrenching!
Even after all these years; i'll never say that law is an easy department. It is tough and there's a lot of effort involved, all the way.
Macam tak boleh rest je, and everywhere you go any uncle auntie or grandfather will ask you a legal opinion (or thots) on some legal issue. Sentiasa bagi free advise even after work.
What i like about now is that when i recall 2 years ago, i was this corporate lawyer wannabe who works till late, skip dinner and hung out with smokey people. At that time family life was far from real.
But now, it feels like a lot of things are coming into place, as i join the new place to do a different type of legal work, but enjoy working and have better hours- family life is my future.
I'm so thankful, even if the pay is not 5 figures but at least i know i have a better life compared to many others (including in my past life haha). It's really not about the dough. Had that and it didnt really make a difference, this life is really not just about the dough!
Actually im pretty happy with work right now. There's more of us; so i hear less cases and can concentrate on other 'important' work. And we have a rather fun and happening group. Everybody learns form each other and everybody gossips about each other hehhe.
Sometimes when i read my books and the documents that i handle, i wonder- gosh this is so legal without me even noticing it. I think at this stage i have finally settled with this legal field that it all does not seem rocket science anymore. Several years ago in lawschool everything looked difficult; tough; troublesome; heartwrenching!
Even after all these years; i'll never say that law is an easy department. It is tough and there's a lot of effort involved, all the way.
Macam tak boleh rest je, and everywhere you go any uncle auntie or grandfather will ask you a legal opinion (or thots) on some legal issue. Sentiasa bagi free advise even after work.
What i like about now is that when i recall 2 years ago, i was this corporate lawyer wannabe who works till late, skip dinner and hung out with smokey people. At that time family life was far from real.
But now, it feels like a lot of things are coming into place, as i join the new place to do a different type of legal work, but enjoy working and have better hours- family life is my future.
I'm so thankful, even if the pay is not 5 figures but at least i know i have a better life compared to many others (including in my past life haha). It's really not about the dough. Had that and it didnt really make a difference, this life is really not just about the dough!
Monday, July 27, 2009
They say it's the world's smallest buggy
Amongst the step new parents have to take is to invest in a good travel system. Unless you're the kind that don't really care about child safety; or don't mind running after your kid every 5 minutes or carrying him; then that's a different story.
Since, i will be doing this on my own (with hubby of course); i've tried researching on some interesting travel systems and hopefully soon will purchase one so i can start researching on something else! haha
Top priority for me in looking for a travel system is comfort and weight. Since we will be travelling by flight most of the time we cant afford to get strollers that babies can sleep in for 6 straight hours. Nak tido balik rumah la haha :p
We need something light; ez to handle and that comes in a compact bag!
Hmm...??
Sunday, July 26, 2009
27.7.2009
As i am writing this i am suffering from a mild sore throat. Arghh tensenyer. Must be the rambutans that i overate yesterday. We were enjoying Sivil's family day at Pengkalan Balak, Malacca. Although the place of stay was far from great but i had a fun time lepaking by the beach with my husband and colleagues. Must do this more often! Paling best beli bantal kekabu; yahoo....sleep sleep sleep.
What's really on my mind now, is about the lil Bambino that i let go yesterday. (Boo- hoo still sedih; miss him already!) Oh what to do; a lot of things in life MUST change. Oh where are you Maximus?
So with the baby coming we need a plan as who will be the caretaker of this lil bumblebee whilst we are away at work. At first; i thot of getting a full time maid. But then that may not be possible now as both ttdi people and MD people put privacy as top priority. Sigh boleh ke i handle all this without a helper? i might go a bit cuckoo, but now i must think of Plan B. But then i'm thinking hey if other people can do it, why not me? Hmmm...what a challenge. Taking care of my own baby and doing everything with my husband. The 1st year they say is really tough, i guess that's the challenge of parenting.
Sometimes i feel im a bit too much , really. The babe is not even here yet and i'm already complaining of all the work and yada yada yada. Hmm tgk ada setengah orang tu nak beli barang baby pun takde duit. Sedih plak. Nevermind la if i cant have free time like other people, the 1st year espcially ill be full time with my child, but hopefully my husband and i will learn fast. Thank God my mother is near.
Actually to think about it; im not that worried anymore because i have a GREATT husband who will be a great father; and both of us, like other couples, will try hard to become great parents!
What's really on my mind now, is about the lil Bambino that i let go yesterday. (Boo- hoo still sedih; miss him already!) Oh what to do; a lot of things in life MUST change. Oh where are you Maximus?
So with the baby coming we need a plan as who will be the caretaker of this lil bumblebee whilst we are away at work. At first; i thot of getting a full time maid. But then that may not be possible now as both ttdi people and MD people put privacy as top priority. Sigh boleh ke i handle all this without a helper? i might go a bit cuckoo, but now i must think of Plan B. But then i'm thinking hey if other people can do it, why not me? Hmmm...what a challenge. Taking care of my own baby and doing everything with my husband. The 1st year they say is really tough, i guess that's the challenge of parenting.
Sometimes i feel im a bit too much , really. The babe is not even here yet and i'm already complaining of all the work and yada yada yada. Hmm tgk ada setengah orang tu nak beli barang baby pun takde duit. Sedih plak. Nevermind la if i cant have free time like other people, the 1st year espcially ill be full time with my child, but hopefully my husband and i will learn fast. Thank God my mother is near.
Actually to think about it; im not that worried anymore because i have a GREATT husband who will be a great father; and both of us, like other couples, will try hard to become great parents!
Monday, July 13, 2009
July going towards August
My dear lil Bumblebee,
You are 14-15 weeks today, that's 3.5 months. Babycentre say that you are starting to grow hair. How cute is that? I wonder whether you will have my soft wavy thin hair or your father's black locks. You choose :)
When you arrive you will know that i am a person highly dependant on your father, and granny of course hehe. So i hope you will follow your father's traits of becoming a highly independant and confident person. Hmm it's a wonder he married me.
You will also see i will not be as domesticated as other mothers, there are things that i leave totally to your grandma and the weekly maid of course. That you will soon learn will not be a problem as i will have more time focusing on raising and educating you (chewah heh).
When you are bigger, we hope to take you travelling.
We'd need a camera soon so we can capture the look of you inside of me, and capture you when you arrive soon. It's already July, in 2 weeks it will be august. I cant believe how fast time flies and soon we will be rushing to register at a hospital for me to deliver you.
It's funny how life does move in a circle. I could still vividly remember the Ladybird books i love to read when i was a toddler, and the My Little Ponies i played with, and the Disney songs i sang to. I really had a colourful and wonderful childhood. And now even when the memories are still intact, i can share them with you! There are of course new stuff on the market (yeah!) but some things just remain classics. So one of my projects for you is to introduce to you the classics: nursery rhymes, stories, fables etc.
Cant wiat to be with you, take care and eat well you lil Bumblebee!
You are 14-15 weeks today, that's 3.5 months. Babycentre say that you are starting to grow hair. How cute is that? I wonder whether you will have my soft wavy thin hair or your father's black locks. You choose :)
When you arrive you will know that i am a person highly dependant on your father, and granny of course hehe. So i hope you will follow your father's traits of becoming a highly independant and confident person. Hmm it's a wonder he married me.
You will also see i will not be as domesticated as other mothers, there are things that i leave totally to your grandma and the weekly maid of course. That you will soon learn will not be a problem as i will have more time focusing on raising and educating you (chewah heh).
When you are bigger, we hope to take you travelling.
We'd need a camera soon so we can capture the look of you inside of me, and capture you when you arrive soon. It's already July, in 2 weeks it will be august. I cant believe how fast time flies and soon we will be rushing to register at a hospital for me to deliver you.
It's funny how life does move in a circle. I could still vividly remember the Ladybird books i love to read when i was a toddler, and the My Little Ponies i played with, and the Disney songs i sang to. I really had a colourful and wonderful childhood. And now even when the memories are still intact, i can share them with you! There are of course new stuff on the market (yeah!) but some things just remain classics. So one of my projects for you is to introduce to you the classics: nursery rhymes, stories, fables etc.
Cant wiat to be with you, take care and eat well you lil Bumblebee!
Three Goin On Thirty
Today is Sarah's 3rd birthday. Can you believe it she is three? I sent my sis a message, happy birthday and remember you are three and NOT thirty, hehe.
Missing this lil twit so much! We sent her present last week and i hope it reaches her in Toowomba in time for her birthday. I'm happy that my niece has grown up to be one great chatterbox (who does talk sense! haha) and a fashionista to-be looking at her pinkish top to toe everyday outfits.
Everytime we get online she will do funny stuff like showing off her furry boots, singing songs, jumping on and off the table, showing off her pink panties on the screen etc hahah wild babe. Miss you lil sing bird!
Poof- Dusty Blog!
Yes it is dusty here!! I havent blogged for ages!
Firstly, let me tell you about work. Apa yang best, my colleague passed me her oh so cushy sofa as she was shifting to a smaller room. Feels so great (!!!) to sleep and snooze on the sofa during breaks and times when i just need a 10min shut eye. Due to the outbreak the air purifier in my room has been more active than ever, so my room is now the coziest room on the floor! :p
What i have to focus now other than my daily work, is to get my papers in order to be able to sit for exams in October, insyaAllah!
I havent been back to Langkawi for almost 4 months now; so the in laws decided that they will visit instead. Yay, there'll be home-cooked food at my apartment now :)for breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner u bet! and i insist that my MIL bring along some kuih karas especially for me. Cant wait to bite on em :p
As for this growing baby, my bump is getting bigger! Cant wait for 4th month check up next week. I now am trashing out some tight clothes and F insist we buy some maternity tops last weekend as he said i looked terribly fuuny in the baby tees. I decide not to spend so much on mat tops, maybe an office shirt or two. We have started looking around for baby stuff, especially now that the mega sale is on. I have some great ideas already for the baby room, we are planning to shift some furniture here and there and making the room cosy for this lil one.
Firstly, let me tell you about work. Apa yang best, my colleague passed me her oh so cushy sofa as she was shifting to a smaller room. Feels so great (!!!) to sleep and snooze on the sofa during breaks and times when i just need a 10min shut eye. Due to the outbreak the air purifier in my room has been more active than ever, so my room is now the coziest room on the floor! :p
What i have to focus now other than my daily work, is to get my papers in order to be able to sit for exams in October, insyaAllah!
I havent been back to Langkawi for almost 4 months now; so the in laws decided that they will visit instead. Yay, there'll be home-cooked food at my apartment now :)for breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner u bet! and i insist that my MIL bring along some kuih karas especially for me. Cant wait to bite on em :p
As for this growing baby, my bump is getting bigger! Cant wait for 4th month check up next week. I now am trashing out some tight clothes and F insist we buy some maternity tops last weekend as he said i looked terribly fuuny in the baby tees. I decide not to spend so much on mat tops, maybe an office shirt or two. We have started looking around for baby stuff, especially now that the mega sale is on. I have some great ideas already for the baby room, we are planning to shift some furniture here and there and making the room cosy for this lil one.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Second trimester
We enter the 2nd trimester this week. Alhamdulillah, i feel better! Yippeee...
I'm still on the routine small meals and still try hard to avoid rice. I dont know why; they just dont appeal to me just yet. Hopefully soon! Nanti susah plak baby tak makan nasik :p
Lat Tuesday we saw our lil baby again on the scan machine. Baby look so cute and happy and active just jumping about in my tummy. There was once the baby even stared at us for a few minutes, heheh waht a wonderful experience :)
Work also has been great actually. Not too stressful , and not boring at all at the moment. I sometimes feel lazy and groggy in the mornings to get up for work; but after finishing my cases and organising tasks for the day; i realise that work makes me stronger and happier. I meet people; i have wonderful colleagues, i multitask and i am my own person when i do my legal work. I dont think i will opt for the SAHM soon (hehe hopefully) because i see a lot coming my way if i just keep my spirits high and work hard.
The Reader's Digest this month covers a very interesting topic on raising kids. There were notes from famous people including the Obamas. I feel truly inspired and i think it is never too early to start reading up on parenting. I think that the qualities a child will have must be instilled in him from day 1.
I really cant wait to start raising my children. Looking at the pictures in the magazine and reading about them gets me all excited in this new colourful journey that i will soon take.
I'm still on the routine small meals and still try hard to avoid rice. I dont know why; they just dont appeal to me just yet. Hopefully soon! Nanti susah plak baby tak makan nasik :p
Lat Tuesday we saw our lil baby again on the scan machine. Baby look so cute and happy and active just jumping about in my tummy. There was once the baby even stared at us for a few minutes, heheh waht a wonderful experience :)
Work also has been great actually. Not too stressful , and not boring at all at the moment. I sometimes feel lazy and groggy in the mornings to get up for work; but after finishing my cases and organising tasks for the day; i realise that work makes me stronger and happier. I meet people; i have wonderful colleagues, i multitask and i am my own person when i do my legal work. I dont think i will opt for the SAHM soon (hehe hopefully) because i see a lot coming my way if i just keep my spirits high and work hard.
The Reader's Digest this month covers a very interesting topic on raising kids. There were notes from famous people including the Obamas. I feel truly inspired and i think it is never too early to start reading up on parenting. I think that the qualities a child will have must be instilled in him from day 1.
I really cant wait to start raising my children. Looking at the pictures in the magazine and reading about them gets me all excited in this new colourful journey that i will soon take.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
19.6.2009
Snowy's passing has hit me very hard, though i try not to show it much. I did silly things after that like, drank cola, and bought a new car!
Anyway, Alhamdulillah we are nearing the end of the 1st trimester as we enter our 12th week this weekend. My lil sunshine must be one rock star trying to put up with my mood swings and appetite confusions.
It's a joy to start thinking about stuff that we need for the baby. First and foremost i must turn the ironing/guest room at home into a complete baby room. How big a cabinet do we need? Does it need an aircon? Must i make the curtains now? Decisions decisions. Since we wil yet to know the gender of the baby till a few months, ive decided to keep my ideas based on neutral colors. Cant help leaning on some rosy posey stuff but i also find myself confused on whether i prefer a colorful kiddy room, or light pastel baby colors.
The room will spell BABY in total, no sharing with guests or whatsoever. It will be exclusively for the baby hence i am entitled to the freedom to decorate as much as i want.
I also worry because i am not much of a surveyor, if i like something i will just get it and not think about it anymore, like what i did to my wedding! AHAh
Hmm my lil sunshine, do you prefer bright cheerful colors or pastel sweetness?? Some beatrix potter?
Anyway, Alhamdulillah we are nearing the end of the 1st trimester as we enter our 12th week this weekend. My lil sunshine must be one rock star trying to put up with my mood swings and appetite confusions.
It's a joy to start thinking about stuff that we need for the baby. First and foremost i must turn the ironing/guest room at home into a complete baby room. How big a cabinet do we need? Does it need an aircon? Must i make the curtains now? Decisions decisions. Since we wil yet to know the gender of the baby till a few months, ive decided to keep my ideas based on neutral colors. Cant help leaning on some rosy posey stuff but i also find myself confused on whether i prefer a colorful kiddy room, or light pastel baby colors.
The room will spell BABY in total, no sharing with guests or whatsoever. It will be exclusively for the baby hence i am entitled to the freedom to decorate as much as i want.
I also worry because i am not much of a surveyor, if i like something i will just get it and not think about it anymore, like what i did to my wedding! AHAh
Hmm my lil sunshine, do you prefer bright cheerful colors or pastel sweetness?? Some beatrix potter?
In loving memory of Snowy
You will remain forever, permanent in my heart.
Died peacefully on 17Th June 2009, Snowy was the apple of our eyes for 16 years.
We love you with all our hearts, forever and ever, my irreplaceable fury white aristro-cat.
Died peacefully on 17Th June 2009, Snowy was the apple of our eyes for 16 years.
We love you with all our hearts, forever and ever, my irreplaceable fury white aristro-cat.
Monday, June 15, 2009
2nd annivesarry!!
Happy 2nd annivesarry to US! Alhamdulillah our marriage is now 2 years old :) How time flies kan? Feels just like yesterday that i was purchasing Anne Klein heels for my wedding; or cutting the wrong tier of the cake on our wedding day!
I got F a bouquet of red roses and a cute lil card for this special day. He was of course very surprised as i managed to hide it till the next morning.
This time around, the celebration is a bit low key due to my constant nausea and nak EL nak tido nak makan but no appetite syndrome. Seriously i pity those who have to put up with me. Especially my loving husband who constantly had to endure my happy and unhappy moodswings!
I thank my husband for being such a wonderful person to me, loving and caring (and menahan segala kerenah hehe)..and thank you for this little bumblebee inside of me, even now, he/she is already the centre of our universe!
May we have many more great years ahead!
Thursday, June 11, 2009
End week
Dear Baby,
It’s 34degrees outside; all hazy and dirty, lucky you all tucked in this little cocoon. Hehe. Some say the haze and heat comes from Sumatra, others say it’s our own fault exhaling too much pollution into Malaysian air. You will soon know the world is a place where people love to point fingers and don’t want to take the blame for their own wrongdoings. Beware those finger pointers!
So after i found out about this pregnancy; i had to do some research and readings of course. A good friend of mine was kind enough to lend me some special books; and they are so lovely. One book i'd recommend readers is: The Secret Life of the Unborn Child by Thomas Verny and John Kelly. It's not the mainstream ordinary pregnancy books with pictures. It simply talks about the fetus having a life of its own in utero; and how amazing happenings in a pregnant mother's life/father actually affects the life of the baby. Such a miracle kind of book, you all must read it!
Other than that life has been mainly a 8-5 thing. Chino has been the highlights of 11 TZ just jumping about and wrecking everybody's life. I have been a fussypot when it comes to food; so my mother is my full time chef for now. And my husband has become someone who i see everyday that has a task of collecting my clean clothes fron MD and sending them to 11 TZ for work the next day. And also my 24hr driver and constant shoulder to cry on. He's advocated me to vomit when necessary, but forgets that it is easier said than done.
Other than that; have a good weekend folks! Longing for a weekend with better appetite :)
Monday, June 8, 2009
We are expecting!
On a still Tuesday night; as the wind lightly blow outside the window, i did a HPT and the stick turned positive. What a surprised soul i was; and until today, after the doctor showed you to me on the scan paper; i am still midway in a state of surprise. Coincidentally it was just after mother's day.
Alhamdulillah today we are able to view you with our eyes; keep you in our minds and hope to feel you soon in our very own arms.
All the feelings of being under prepared to become a parent, paranoid and nervous wreckedness seem to fade away after i learn each day that you are one healthy and normal lil glow worm (as you are now only 2.4cm :)
My readings about you, the feeling of you gestating inside of me, have turned me into a different person altogether.
As i clutch my heart in my hands every nite; i pray that you are ok; cos when i hope and pray that you will be ok; i know that you will be -ok. You may be small at just 10 weeks; but still you are the biggest presence in our lives. Your EDD is 10.1.2010; you'd probably be those smart Januarians, getting a head start in life! Hehe.
Mommy can't wait to see you!
Alhamdulillah today we are able to view you with our eyes; keep you in our minds and hope to feel you soon in our very own arms.
All the feelings of being under prepared to become a parent, paranoid and nervous wreckedness seem to fade away after i learn each day that you are one healthy and normal lil glow worm (as you are now only 2.4cm :)
My readings about you, the feeling of you gestating inside of me, have turned me into a different person altogether.
As i clutch my heart in my hands every nite; i pray that you are ok; cos when i hope and pray that you will be ok; i know that you will be -ok. You may be small at just 10 weeks; but still you are the biggest presence in our lives. Your EDD is 10.1.2010; you'd probably be those smart Januarians, getting a head start in life! Hehe.
Mommy can't wait to see you!
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Mom's Day
We celebrated a low-keyed Mum's Day at Coffeebean, Solaris, amidst the great aroma of freshly brewed coffee and lil sweet fragrant from the beautiful lilies. Wished the noisy aussies were here, we miss them oh so bitterly!
My mother, shall and forever remain as one of the most important persons in my life. I love her and truly am dependent on her, to death. I truly cannot imagine a life without her, for she is my one true thing, my life.
For all the happiness you have brought us, for all the patience you have kept solid in your heart, especially when times get tough, happy mother's day ibu! With Love!
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Just a matter of three
M were getting cakes or doughnuts for my lil party, and asked. How many people?
Three. So much enthusiasm but yeh just 3.
Ok three is enough for the enthusiasm (or somethin' like that)....
Fa was getting ready for a getaway to the party and also some time off from her ILs. Her Mil asked, so are there like 20, 15 people at this party of yours (and i add that you ruthlessly need to go to? heeheh)
Mmmm well just a few.not 15.
So how many?
Well just a few friends (and i'm gonna have fun on my bday!)
I for that matter was babbling to F as why of all the days, today he had to be a SAHH (stay at home hubs). I practically had to drag him out of the apartment to accommodate my guests*.
It was funny. But Happy Birthday Fa and yes three is always a crowd when it comes to us :p
5.5.2009
The nights are really warm these days, leaving us craving for a fully air conditioned room and a good book to read. House chores is also on a decline, leaving the rustic pad with unfolded clothes, unwashed laundry and scattered dvds. Not really in my list cos we dont have that many visitors on weeknites; or that we rarely have visitors at all.
F is having one of those PMS cases again, leaving him being very judge-like at the end of the day; away in deep thoughts and sometimes constantly reading.
On the other hand i have been fancying low calorie and low carb lunches, leaving me with nothing but daily getaways with my fav lunch mate in cosy bistros. Ahh the life between 1230 and 2pm is just utter bliss. The constant over planning, the colorful enthusiasm over food, the adrenaline rush as one switches on the car and gets into gear...the hot long black over lunch hour. What more could a girl ask for?
F is having one of those PMS cases again, leaving him being very judge-like at the end of the day; away in deep thoughts and sometimes constantly reading.
On the other hand i have been fancying low calorie and low carb lunches, leaving me with nothing but daily getaways with my fav lunch mate in cosy bistros. Ahh the life between 1230 and 2pm is just utter bliss. The constant over planning, the colorful enthusiasm over food, the adrenaline rush as one switches on the car and gets into gear...the hot long black over lunch hour. What more could a girl ask for?
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Of Holidays
How great it was to be away from the hustle bustle of work. I did almost all the items in my list:
#hung out at my favourite places with my fav companion (like we don't meet almost on a daily basis right, Fa?)
#spent time with my parents; yeah we visited the Home Deco event at KLCC and only managed to survey the bath and spa department then decided to call it quits
#hosted a SMALL ice cream party for friends
#exercised
#read books
#shopped
#splurged on a 4inch sandals
It was just greattt......!
#hung out at my favourite places with my fav companion (like we don't meet almost on a daily basis right, Fa?)
#spent time with my parents; yeah we visited the Home Deco event at KLCC and only managed to survey the bath and spa department then decided to call it quits
#hosted a SMALL ice cream party for friends
#exercised
#read books
#shopped
#splurged on a 4inch sandals
It was just greattt......!
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Family
Family, is such a strong word in every society. As we grow up and as we marry ourselves into our partner's family, we tend to somehow discover different perspectives in this life called family. Nevertheless at the same time , we also compare the family that we have with the family of our friends, and friends who we relate to as 'more than family'.
How far would you go for your family? It's a direct question, but really it has no direct answer. Even with a childhood with strong family ties; the answer, at this day and age, usually comes with some qualifications.
I know people who will go at length, who will walk through fire for some so called friends, but then families are left in the dark. It's like this universal saying, kacang lupakan kulit, but hell yes we tend to be just that when it comes to family. We somehow need some kinda strong gravity power to pull us back to the ground; to remember that there is this thing called blood ties that can never be erased even with death.
How far would you go for your family? It's a direct question, but really it has no direct answer. Even with a childhood with strong family ties; the answer, at this day and age, usually comes with some qualifications.
I know people who will go at length, who will walk through fire for some so called friends, but then families are left in the dark. It's like this universal saying, kacang lupakan kulit, but hell yes we tend to be just that when it comes to family. We somehow need some kinda strong gravity power to pull us back to the ground; to remember that there is this thing called blood ties that can never be erased even with death.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
April meet
One of the main ideas of joining the club was - to rejuvenate. And rejuvenate i was. It is so fun to have a group of interesting people, from various different backgrounds, different careers and only one thing brought us together- this month's book.
Ive promised to list down the books that i would recommend to the club. Here's some:
The Reader- Bernard Schlink
The lady and the little dog- Anton Chekhov
Catcher in the rye- JD Salinger
The end of the affair- Graham Greene
Loser takes all- Graham Greene
Ive promised to list down the books that i would recommend to the club. Here's some:
The Reader- Bernard Schlink
The lady and the little dog- Anton Chekhov
Catcher in the rye- JD Salinger
The end of the affair- Graham Greene
Loser takes all- Graham Greene
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Franny and Zooey
My all time favourite past time- book buying. People go gaga over the recent pesta buku, but for me book buying is unlike the pesta which is only held yearly (as if that's enough to create a reading society); for me this book buying thing is a monthly must do activity. I have monthly budget for books; so this month i trotted to Kinokuniya (besttttt) and grabbed this JD Salinger piece of literature almost immediately.
I have started a few pages today; BEST! Can't wait to read the rest. Since i love 'The Catcher in the Rye' so much, i'm almost positive that this will also be a hit! Yay can update Goodreads now :p
The many states of being annoyed
Much to my annoyance, my sometimes (annoying) husband has been rather annoyed lately with my annoying signs in the house. Maybe he is more annoyed at my annoying habit of picking them up from stores and annoyingly hanging them everywhere, creating an annoying unmodern look. He displayed his annoyance by giving nasty annoying comments everytime a sign falls/out of glue. Even said that it will crash and break into pieces. So annoyed he was.
So here is me, also annoyed.
So here is me, also annoyed.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
These are a few of my favourite things!
Although my house is not full of food/groceries due to well-known reasons; but it is full of pinggan mangkuk! i tell u we need a proper kitchen pronto. I have spent hundreds on items for the kitchen; and looks like i am ready to spend more even if it only means to be used by me and me alone.
Enjoy a cuppa tea now!
Anya the dancing mouse?
Now this is very honest!
Nice!
Enjoy a cuppa tea now!
Anya the dancing mouse?
Now this is very honest!
Nice!
Pesta Buku
It was a hell of a weekend. The trip to JB was okay; had so much fun with Fatin the lil gal; but i cant stand the extremely hot weather in JB. So much so that when i returned to KL, i thot of installing an air cond at the living room :p heheh
May is coming and we are going to ROARRR this May. F is receiving his second anugerah cemerlang (no fair no fair!!!)next week; and i must say he well deserve it as he works hard at almost everything. Then comes F's bday which i must plan whether (1) presents (2) surprises or (3) trip. hmmmm???
I visited the Pesta Buku KL last week and found pieces by Hemingway and Steinbeck sold at RM 10-12!! Wowie!!! didnt get any cos they are not in my most-wanted list. But if only they had Chekhov!
I have been literally crawling with this month's book club book; i still can't believe it won a prize; i dont get it! (tak puas hati. Felt like i kinda wasted my monthly budget for books sigh...
May is coming and we are going to ROARRR this May. F is receiving his second anugerah cemerlang (no fair no fair!!!)next week; and i must say he well deserve it as he works hard at almost everything. Then comes F's bday which i must plan whether (1) presents (2) surprises or (3) trip. hmmmm???
I visited the Pesta Buku KL last week and found pieces by Hemingway and Steinbeck sold at RM 10-12!! Wowie!!! didnt get any cos they are not in my most-wanted list. But if only they had Chekhov!
I have been literally crawling with this month's book club book; i still can't believe it won a prize; i dont get it! (tak puas hati. Felt like i kinda wasted my monthly budget for books sigh...
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Training Day
I had newcomer staff today and as usual my expectation was high. She had to walk, talk and think as fast as i do, regardless of the fact that she had zero legal experience. Tough? Very. Cos if she doesnt talk or walk as fast then i'd have to do her work instead, and take the blame for shoddy work. High expectations? Very. Easy? NO. Possible? Need to try.
So i decided to take a different perspective. Nowadays i sit next to my staff, and teach them like ABC. I never scream as i know, people, like me, cannot learn fast when they are intimidated. Or frustrated and irritated. They will have (create) imaginary conversations in their head and they cant focus when they are frighten. So, really scream is not the way to go. I hate screamers.
I did start training Mr A, using the tough-easy way. I was firm with him, scolded him (not scream) for his mistakes but at the same time i simultaneously teach him how to do the tasks correctly, fast and efficiently. I sat next to him, like a teacher in a kindergarten, walked with him to search for files, basically spoonfed him. Some spoonfeeding is required at times when you need one to progress fast. He showed excellent progress in 1 month, and i think that is so much better than 90% marks. We have a good interaction, and he knows when i mean business, or when i am ok to take a little joke.
I think ive reached that halfway mark. My expectations are high, but i can take it when some just needs to take it slow, one at a time. Just like ABC.
So i decided to take a different perspective. Nowadays i sit next to my staff, and teach them like ABC. I never scream as i know, people, like me, cannot learn fast when they are intimidated. Or frustrated and irritated. They will have (create) imaginary conversations in their head and they cant focus when they are frighten. So, really scream is not the way to go. I hate screamers.
I did start training Mr A, using the tough-easy way. I was firm with him, scolded him (not scream) for his mistakes but at the same time i simultaneously teach him how to do the tasks correctly, fast and efficiently. I sat next to him, like a teacher in a kindergarten, walked with him to search for files, basically spoonfed him. Some spoonfeeding is required at times when you need one to progress fast. He showed excellent progress in 1 month, and i think that is so much better than 90% marks. We have a good interaction, and he knows when i mean business, or when i am ok to take a little joke.
I think ive reached that halfway mark. My expectations are high, but i can take it when some just needs to take it slow, one at a time. Just like ABC.
Monday, April 13, 2009
13.4.2009
The thing about being constantly online is that you get LOADS of ideas.About the future, about your current life. What to buy? where to go? who to meet? Who's doing what....
Ive been thinking, i lead a small, but valuable life. I have dreams of doing so many things; so many different things.I always feel that i need to make my life colourful, wonderful. Once in a while i'd be thinking: should i take up that course? should i further my studies in a faraway land? should i have a bigger famly? yada yada yada
I would really love to be a student again,and the fact that i'm not a realy sociable person makes student life- so attractive. but the issues of scholarships and 'serious studying' are not so appealing yet. im basically crawling in this department.
so ive decided to take up some new activities. maybe teach. or learn new things in some courses.hmm creative writing course anyone?
Ive been thinking, i lead a small, but valuable life. I have dreams of doing so many things; so many different things.I always feel that i need to make my life colourful, wonderful. Once in a while i'd be thinking: should i take up that course? should i further my studies in a faraway land? should i have a bigger famly? yada yada yada
I would really love to be a student again,and the fact that i'm not a realy sociable person makes student life- so attractive. but the issues of scholarships and 'serious studying' are not so appealing yet. im basically crawling in this department.
so ive decided to take up some new activities. maybe teach. or learn new things in some courses.hmm creative writing course anyone?
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Long winded
Long winded is the last thing i want to be. But it's long winded that has got me gripped on : Russian Literature.
ahhh it's just so beautiful and touches the heart. Such simple tales. Inconvenience of love.
I stumbled across Anton Chekhov's creation when this character in a book/movie was reading The lady and the Little Dog. I googled this short story and it was available online. I am halfway reading it. It's like eating a sweet caramel on a beautiful sunny day. You have to read it slowy, maybe repeat a phrase or two, and swallow, slowly digesting the beauty of the literature. Such simple yet meaningful written words that create a short story. I'm just slowly sucking it in...letting it melt slowly.. I am soo in love with Chekhov rite now!
But the books are not so easily available. Borders had some overpriced ones that i am eyeing. MPH almost none. Times didnt have the book with the dog story. Any other Chekhow lover's out there?
ahhh it's just so beautiful and touches the heart. Such simple tales. Inconvenience of love.
I stumbled across Anton Chekhov's creation when this character in a book/movie was reading The lady and the Little Dog. I googled this short story and it was available online. I am halfway reading it. It's like eating a sweet caramel on a beautiful sunny day. You have to read it slowy, maybe repeat a phrase or two, and swallow, slowly digesting the beauty of the literature. Such simple yet meaningful written words that create a short story. I'm just slowly sucking it in...letting it melt slowly.. I am soo in love with Chekhov rite now!
But the books are not so easily available. Borders had some overpriced ones that i am eyeing. MPH almost none. Times didnt have the book with the dog story. Any other Chekhow lover's out there?
7.4.2009
Life at work has been a teeny weeny bit better now. I dont hate that many people as i used to 2 weeks ago. So thats great. Not that the number of people that i hate is a measurement for quality of life at work, but it's a sign hehe.
I find that like a singer, we (on this side) need to have an alter ego. (Not one called Sasha like Beyonce ok, so bimboish- sorry Beyonce fans). Sometimes this alter ego comes without us realising it; it's like an automatic weapon that opens up when you are at battle. In simple words, we are not ourselves when we mean business.
But this alter ego must always be re-evaluated. And it helps when you have close friends to assist you, to condemn you and fills you in with things you dont see.
I wonder what my alter ego is; but i am sure that i am kind :p I am still discovering this very interesting yet mysterious science in me. But firmness is essential. And i feel that it's crucial to control one's temper even when meeting extremely stupid/stubborn people. I'd still put firmness no. 1; and to create that we need knowledge, patience and confidence.
As we were driving home from work the other day, i sighed really hard because i had a headache only after reading several pages of legal submissions.( pls understand how terrible the submissions were that it gave me the headache) I asked my pirate, why did i do this? why did i have such a difficult job? why did i do law? why couldnt i do something simple like - erm cooking, or ermm waitressing? Or a job that allows me to just read Chekhov's short stories hehhe
No answer of course. The questions were just lingering in my head and within the air at the parking lot at our apartment.
I find that like a singer, we (on this side) need to have an alter ego. (Not one called Sasha like Beyonce ok, so bimboish- sorry Beyonce fans). Sometimes this alter ego comes without us realising it; it's like an automatic weapon that opens up when you are at battle. In simple words, we are not ourselves when we mean business.
But this alter ego must always be re-evaluated. And it helps when you have close friends to assist you, to condemn you and fills you in with things you dont see.
I wonder what my alter ego is; but i am sure that i am kind :p I am still discovering this very interesting yet mysterious science in me. But firmness is essential. And i feel that it's crucial to control one's temper even when meeting extremely stupid/stubborn people. I'd still put firmness no. 1; and to create that we need knowledge, patience and confidence.
As we were driving home from work the other day, i sighed really hard because i had a headache only after reading several pages of legal submissions.( pls understand how terrible the submissions were that it gave me the headache) I asked my pirate, why did i do this? why did i have such a difficult job? why did i do law? why couldnt i do something simple like - erm cooking, or ermm waitressing? Or a job that allows me to just read Chekhov's short stories hehhe
No answer of course. The questions were just lingering in my head and within the air at the parking lot at our apartment.
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