Hot Mama Diaries

Hello Stranger! ^_^

2010-08-09T07:55:00.000-07:00

Like OMG! Atu batah!

The only reason I've managed to post this now is when Dena and Effy were like 'Bah bila update blog?' or 'Bah update blog mu! Aku kan jua tapi malas!' LOL. Indeed, its been a long time hasnt it? Funny enough, I was checking out other blogs I once used to visit and almost.. almost all of the blogs last entries were around mid year in 2009. I guess that was when Facebook was starting to get all popular.

Ok.. I wasnt into that whole FaceBook Poking thing. Thank God.

Now, Fb is mostly a place of status war. Between friends. Between families. Heck. Even between parents and their kids! It getting abit to negative for me but I have to say, Facebook do keep everyone connected.

Clever one dude.

Blogging, on the other hands allows you to express more. Wouldnt you agree? It may about be a bad day at work. A good day with the family. Or a B*tch fight with someone else. Yes. I am still the same (i wouldnt say old) but beautiful vulgar Pat. I am still working on my filthy mouth. Give it time! lol.

Looking at this, I have come to realise I must revamp my blog (like DUH Pat).

I need more colour! I need change!

On a different note, as you all know. Puasa is nearing and I would like to also now wish everyone a Happy Fasting Month. I'll come back to blogging soon enough.

We'll start slow yes? ... Yes ^_^

Until next time,
Bee-Ouch.

I'm back!!!! Its not too late! ^_^

2009-12-29T20:35:00.000-08:00

Welll, helllewwwwwwwww.. Long time no see ya?

It been a busy year.. both happy and frustrating. But how’s everyone doing? Any updates to share? Everyone seems to be using their Facebook more often but as time passes, I kinda missed blogging. It feels with blogging, you're able to express yourself more...with or wihtout pictures. Its high time to continue!

I have just finished my exams but I have not finished going through my college assignments. At the same time I have work assignments which we are going against time to get it out as according to the time plan. It’s hectic and I must admit I am lost. I only pray someone would come in and save us towards success. Until that time comes, everyone of us will have to fight hard against the strong mean currents splashing in our way. It’s hard..Its tiring but insyallah, Allah will constantly give us strength and guide us.

Just a bit of pictures to share .. I have below pictures taken with friends I've made when Myself and Aziz were involved in the GID migration Project in BSP. We've gotten close and have been going out on yearly Ramahdan gatherings and I am looking forward for more in the future. It's nice to meet up with them once in a while. The last time I saw Roza, she was 5 months preggie. I think she's given birth by now. (child number 3) ^_^

Urghhh.. I dun like my hair here! wait..wait... I dun like my hair now either!

Lawa (awuu..aku prasaan) People..we make a good team..

(Now you know what I mean right by prasaan?)

The whole gang..I love these people..

Owh I too have pictures to share of Christmas dinner in which I took my family out for at Ligong, Empire. That was fantastic night. The snow show ( abit disappointing when the ‘snow’ were in fact actually bubbles) did excite the kids abit. And owh, my boys have turned 1 and 3 this years. Allah bless them as they have made our lives so much happier. I couldn’t ask for more.And yes, I am still studying part time. I’ve completed my 2nd year and next year shall be my last.

I hope 2010 brings us more success and happiness. I’m sure its going to be a whole new ride of adventures and dramas.

I say bring it on 2010!!.. And yes, I will make all efforts to continue blogging despite the fact that I’m always busy. Who isnt these days? This writing stuff one of the few activities keeping me sane. I’ve encourage for Effy to continue her blog as well. Oh, yeah.. She’s off to continue her Degree in OZ next year!!! What fun! Definitely going to visit her there and my 2nd trip after that, with God’s will, to attend her actual graduation. I am looking forward to her success definitely. All of our success as well ;o)

Two more days to go before the new year starts! I shall be posting pic highligthing exciting events we had with families and friends soon.

Until next time… PattyLicious signs off

Bee-Outch

Pattylicious Donated Blood.. for the first time!

2009-08-11T00:19:00.000-07:00

Hei! Another quick update on my very busy month!

The office had a Blood Donation drive and I had to join it! I always wanted to do one ever since I knew donating blood was also a good way to detoxify your body!

It was my first time and boy was I nervous! But after the whole process, I didn't really passed out so I think I did pretty well for a first-timer.

Enjoy the pics! Can’t write much as work and school calls for me!

I was nervous as you can tell.. sakit lah!

but as you know, PattyLicious always have the time to pose for a good shot ;p

Haji lani ( one of the big bosses ) posing - konon macam Good Samatarian helping out lah. He's hilarious! haha

until next time,

Bee-Outch!

UFO? Flying Black Magic Eggs? Army shoting Flares? Hmmmm...

2009-07-30T21:40:00.000-07:00

O my...

What a busy month! Work piling up! Project scope growing bigger, working on weekends, the stress is so unbelievable! This is the moment where I feel I'm actually drowning in work. If anyone has tips on time-management, you're most welcome to share it with me because I'm struggling.

But a bit of distraction.. Has anyone read the papers about those UFO Sigthings in Lumut? Interesting eh? Several arguements suggested that it could have been flares shot by the army (with the Lumut Battalion close by) but surely how could flares stay up that long and move about in air when the only logic explaination is that anything that goes up will come down eventually ( gravity hello? )... and not disappear in thin air? Some even argued it was Doreamon in action lah.. Dragonball lah... Aliens salah landing lah which I have to say, the comments in YouTube really cracked me up! hahahha

My theory - Perhaps its black magic in the process. Ngam tia kedapatan oleh anak ani with his mobile phone. You know those myth about flying eggs send by people to perform their evil deeds kind of thing? I think I back that one up. (doesn't mean I'm right) I mean Black magic do exist and this kid just happen to video it.

All things come from Allah and only he knows what those lights actually are. As for us and the rest of the world, we can only imagine and speculate. (but its exciting isnt it?)

Owh and guess what... its on Youtube! Enjoy!

p/s-Interesting that this had to happened when the movie 'District 9' is coming on this 13th! lol!

Bee-outch..

On Hiatus!

2009-07-22T06:50:00.001-07:00

I know! I owe you updates but things have been very busy lately and its getting busier! I'm trying my best to balance everything!

Will update once I've got rid of my main priorities!

Until then,

Bee-outch!

First mini outing with the family.... with my new toy!

2009-07-08T09:15:00.000-07:00

Weeeeeee! This new toy is so much fun!

We had to learn how to use the camera and tadaaaa, below are some of our first works. I say 'some' because these pictures were taken by both my husband and I. We're new in this so take it easy on the critics ya? Enjoy!

I took this pic! *bangga*

and this too! heheheh

Me and one of our neighbour's kid. Poor boy had only his boxes on!

I know.. I'm such a camwhore for a mum.

note to remember - pls powder face. Damn oily after 4 o'clock.

I love this!

And thats about it for now. SO how did i do? *blush*

My 2nd assignment was taking pictures of the band rehearsing just few ahours ago. It was for the launching of the new Volkswagen Gulf ( and it's one cool car!) at Maju Motors. I hope I did well with the pics. Will post that soon either in facebook or here. Which reminds me, I have to get started on the Studio's new blog!.

Until next time,

Bee-Outch!

Dream.. Dream...Dreeeeeeam...

2009-07-06T21:33:00.001-07:00

*Phewiiiiiiiiit!*

Looks like a good mate of mine will be heading out to the world to pursue her degree! (Congrats GroudBeef!) I'm so excited for her! Another world of a learning adventure. A whole new environment. Wow. I dream of having that opportunity one day...(Amin!)

Having said that, I sat down with my hubby on a early saturday morning, sipping my ice-blended Mocha at the BSP headquarter telling him of the good news. I told him of my dreams to pursue one in the future. I'll wait until we're financially stable and the kids are grown up, where I'll explain to them and they would understand and support me. I told him that I hope the children will learn through me that God gives chances to those who wants it ( please ah.. if you want something better, you have to work hard for it. We all should know that. Money or luck doesnt just grow on trees ) anyone is never to old or have excuses to gain knowledge. Knowledge is everything! Even to learn Jawi and read the Quran is knowledge! I pray that one day I will master that. To remember and learn how to read every doa and Quran. ^_^ Amin amin amin.

Everytime I sit with Aziz and Rizal, hear them talk and discuss work at their level, I feel more inspired to do what they do and learn through their achievements. And boy, am I lucky to have such mentors! These boys are my tools of learning. I really appreciate having motivating and inspiring friends around. These people do wonders to you with their positive energy. I am blessed to meet these people. Alhamdullilah.

You out there. How did you do it?!?! I salute you for going that far! ( Please control hidung sikit ah ) hehehe..

However, to me its just a dream. I still strongly believe if it doesn't work out, its not meant to be for me... YET. I will just have to accept it with a pinch of salt and move on. I'm sure god has better plans for me. This doesnt mean that I have to give up on pursuing a degree. I just have to focus on something else first. Its God's way of telling me that I have other priorities to look into first :o)

Still no harm in dreaming right? ;)

until next time,

Bee-Outch.

Transformers.. THEY ROCK!!

2009-07-04T07:55:00.000-07:00

The first movie rocked.

The second for me rocked even harder. (Despite what hardcore Transformer fans say!)

I went to watch the movie for the 2nd time again tonite but with the husband when my first watch was with the girls. And I still enjoyed the movie! This time I was paying attention to the details of the movie which I think I've missed. Here are my own personal finds ( in which I'm sure you had come acrossed too!) ^_^

1. Twin Autobots - The red car ear's points down and the green one's points up!
- Also they each have gold front tooth.

2. At Robowarrior's secret room while they decended his stairs, I think it was Sam who said " Eiuu..dead pigs? Swine Flu!"

3. And the flying goat which got sucked in by Devastator. I had to get that goat scene coz both Fel and Shikin were talking about when all I saw was flying chickens. LOL.

Whatever it is,no amount of time and production can fully potray any good anime series or book. However, I do appreciate the amount of work, effort & talent done to put together a movie in a first place! I say this because my hubby was complaining how dissapointed he was when he saw Devastator and commented how Optimus Prime's voice in the 2nd movie sounded different.

Hmmm could it be? His voice different?

I googled and youtube'd. I found something else though and I do not know whether it answers the question on if he is the same guy who voiced in Transformers 2. Regardless its cool to know he's the same guy who voiced Optimus Prime in the cartoon series. For real!

*Goosebumps*

Peter Cullen. You rock as Optimus Prime!

Original 1980's Cartoon theme! Wuhuuuuu!

Till next time hunez.. AUTOBOTS, TRANSFORM AND ROLL OUT!

EXAMS DAH ABIS!

2009-07-02T21:24:00.000-07:00

Yeahuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!

Exams are all done and over with!!!

More time with family!
More time on TV!
More time reading novels!
More time to date with Hubby!

No more 8 cups of coffee in a day!

No more sleepless nites!

No more reciting formulas in sleep which annoyed the baby because it kept waking him up!

No more "Sorry sayang, I need to study. I will make up to you when all of this finish" lines!

Hi Pattylicious! how have you been? Hows the exams?
Man, 5 modules for exams in a month is no easy thing especially when you have only from Fridays to Sundays to study on each subject! Not to mention, children and husband who need your undivided attention!

To share my lesson learnt in time management:

1. Do what's considered as a prriority 1st - e.g Spending time with the kids & hubby, cooking for the family. A true scenario for me - Law exams was on that very day which involved alot of memorizing. I was panicing because I was entertaining so much on family, I was constantly worried about having sufficient time to study. But I kept telling myself that no matter what families comes first as well as your responsibilities as a wife and a mother. (This will link to lesson number:2)

2. Sharing is caring - I have omitted "Kiasu" since being a Muslim as to share knowledge with others, you will only gain more knowlegde in return". This is so true when I called for a locked classroom to be opened for revision purposes prior to the exams ( the school had kept all classrooms locked so that student cant do funnt things like writing answers on the tables or what have you). The chapters which I revised with my college mates in last 30 minutes before the exams came out! Talk about Hikmah man! Alhamdullilah!

3. Knowing when to indentify and accept help - All that has happened in the whole month of my exams, Allah has showed me little miracles thorugh his little nudges and I am blessed to have that from him.

Examples - the moral support of my family and even at work has been amazing. I was given study leaves (and there I was worried about not having enough leaves to take for my next semester exams) which contributed ample time for me to study. I didnt ask for study leaves because I thought I wasnt eligible. Tau2, nah! kana bagi yo! Cool inda?!?!?!

Now that itself, has given me more motivation to succed as well to cherish all forms of support even from work. The team has given me so much support and now, I'm driven to support them even more in return. Forget that " Aku2 -Kau2" bullshit. Positive teamwork gets us anywhere!

So whats next now thats all done?
Assignments! Surveys! Case Studies! Report Writing!
Work!
Blogging!

Well, my hubby has just bought me a DSLR - canon 500D. hehehe *Blush* I can then start on my photography interest and well, there is the studio's blog . I promised myself to work on it for the band members :o). That should be a fun project. I'm hoping that the more I read and write, I will be able to polish up on my writing skills :o)

Call me all spiritual and all, but my instincts had worked most of the time and when I self -reflected at the end of each day, I know deep down all thats happened, happened for a reason. We just have to accept and believe in Allah :o)

And that I end with a prayer that I passed the exams! Amin!

Until next time,

Bee-outch!

A little distraction

2009-06-08T23:25:00.000-07:00

I need some time out to distract myself from all these drama at the office and college.. Wanna see a Misus Topeng -Aiman's stail?

Click here for Dena's Creative Work.. (hahaha thanks dang!!!) Tropong like its hot.. hahah classic classic..

Bee-Outch!

Note to self.. EXAMS! EXAMS!

2009-05-24T03:13:00.001-07:00

Dear Faithful Readers,

I will be studying for my exams in June. So I wont be posting as much until the exams are over ok? I will be back soooooooooon!

Bee-Outch.

Spore Spore.. I miss youuuuuu...

2009-05-24T02:00:00.000-07:00

Helleeeeew..

Oh what a hot day today! Went out at 3pm to pay my credits bills and to avoid the possibility of people waiting behind you while you struggle to press the confusing buttons on the Cash Deposit Machine to pay your card. Alhamdullilah its all done but my goodness, the heat! I could feel it on my face and hands!

How is everyone doing these days? Apologies for the late postings. I have been having tests & the June Exams which is coming up meaning I have to use my available time to revise and also spending time with the family. Its crazy life but still, I have no regrets :o)

Last 2 weeks I was in Spore! Acompanying the hubby while I get my much needed distraction from home. Fikir kan tinggal kan credit card tapi nyasal kang kalau inda beli what I see there nanti... And boooooy, was I right!

I've managed to get some pics of the trip (with my handy mobile phone and yes, Canon 450D is not here yet but soon..soon enough..) until then, bear with the queality of the pictures ya?

Here we are at the Royal Sky Lounge, for Business Class customers. hehehe.. Its my first time here, yatah sakai so I had to take some pics. hehehehe

as you can see, its still pretty quiet up here...

but still I like their ambience. Oh, see that construction thing goin on at the back? Word is that they'll be opening more restaurants. Looking forward to that. It's high time for some upgrades in the airport.

One of the captains (I have forgotten his name) gorging out on the buffet and yes, we pretty much helped our selves to the simple, not many but still delicious buffet they've prepared. Why cant they do that with the food on board?!!? That would make a huge difference!

I was only in singapore for 2 days. Short it was but much needed. I went back to work all freshed up. As you can see, reasons to shopping were mostly for the kids. With brands like GAP & ESPIRIT and toys like LITTLE TIKES especially at a reasonable price after discounts - no could say no to that!

Finally, I bought CROCS for the boys. Decided to try out with these ones for a start.

For adek Arman.

Red Crocs for Abang and bubble gun for Abang too - Turned out it wasnt as impressive as I imagined.. booooooooo!

Baby Gap... Hubby adores the yellow shirt.

Books for me and the hubby (only the camera handbook)...

and thats about it on my documentation trip to Singapore. heheh told you it wasnt much..

As mentioned earlier, I came back to Brunei and then had about 2.5 days to study for my test. The below pictures will show you that every minutes counts in my life (unless I decided to give my brain a rest with Tv, Gym etc etc etc).

This is when I left the office on the actual day of my test. I thought I would pick mum up from her office odw since I was able to make it to Jerudong by 4.30pm.

the must haves in the car - Bottle of water and two slices of Bengawan Solo Pandan Cakes

(which I've managed to tapau from Singapore )

Calculation and revising formulas..

That's life for me. Hope I scored that test!

Bee-outch!

So funny lah.. IDIOT.

2009-05-11T18:17:00.000-07:00

Life can be funny. People can be funny. I like funny. I can accept funny.

But there is a fine line between funny and being a complete idiot. I had conversation with a particular individual bah about Mother’s Day.

Me – Heard that you brought your wife out in town last night.

Idiot – Yes, getting her a Mother’s Day Gift.

Me- Cool. What did you get your own mum?

Idiot – umm.. Alum lagi. ~STRIKE ONE~

Me – I see. Me either. I just wished her the best. I thought of bring her out for breakfast though one of these Saturdays.

Idiot – Yea. Me too. I thought of buat makan2 at mum’s.

Me- *silence. Thinking to self- this idiot doesn’t know his own mother kah? She wants to go out!*Continues with conversation - ummmm..Ok. but be sure that if you want to make this makan2 at mum’s, We are to do all the work and clean up. She doesn’t do anything. She’s supposed to relax.

Idiot – Yup. You’re right. ( so ok Idiot. You’re going to so at your mum’s place. You NEVER help up in cooking and cleaning up. Your own siblings even calls you useless ) ~STRIKE 2~

Me- ohhhkaaaaaay.. Btw, mum asked me to join her Mengaji-group.But I decline. I cant do it now. I have so many things to balance out

Idiot-Kenapa? Ok jua tu. She wants you to study. ( Great . Now the idiot tells me he knows him mum well but not well enough what she likes and dumping his kids there for under her care.)

Me- Ummm.. It not that I don’t want to learn how to mengaji. I cant do it now. I have to finish one by one dulu. I need to balance so many things. What’s the point of doing things which will distract you from your duties as a wife and a daughter? Dosa jua. No point bah. Ugama teaches you to also balance your priorities in work, school and family. And btw, if your kids are going to mengaji everdy day, meaning you put your children for the whole entire week? Your mum to care for them the whole week? no family time kah? do they have time to do their homework? Owh, did you did this when you were kids too?

Idiot – Yeaa. You’re right . Lurus tu. Speaking of work, I need to go back to work. Byeee. ~STRIKE 3~

Me- Bye IDIOT.

Bee-Outch..

Sha bu Sha bu.. I like you

2009-05-02T10:08:00.000-07:00

Puh -lease.. HotMama dont do drugs and will never do...

Its Sha Bu Sha bu - Steamboat that I fancy going to nowadays! I love their tomyam soup with vegetables stuffed with seafood paste. Yum Yum.. Delicious! By the way, in case you're still wondering then - Click here for a wikipedia definition of Sha bu Sha Bu

Menu wise -They could have offered alot more. I was slightly dissapointed with the menu. Inda banyak vegetables or variaties to order from. And the place could be designed a whole lot better too . It took quite a while to absorb the details of the restaurant and noticed that they had a small kitchen. And they could seriously do something about their uniform as well. Appearance does matter. *Please tie hair properly. Ejap ku masuk sup*

When you do go there, you will know what I mean.

My order is here! I had cuttle balls, fish balls and prawns. The ones with seafood paste were all out. Bummer! Those were my fav! My choice of soup was Tomyam. Hubby 's was curry.

Hubby's set order.

Beef slices. Sliced finely so that it would cook to perfection when you dipped it your boiling soup.

eyuuuuuuuum....

If you're looking for something different and less carbo intake, this is a place to go. But this is something you could prepare at home for your love ones. Hei, this is an idea! Perhaps I could do this for Mother's day! I love soups. Soup-Maniac. Soup Crazy.. Soup Soup Soup.

If I was to travel with my hubby, he would know how excatly to feed me. Plus, I'm "cheap" to eat what?... Thats because I'm clever, I need the extra cash for shopping. wehehehhe..

Oh, which reminds me of my trip this coming 17th & 18th. Cant wait to eat that vegetable curry again! Starbucks. CharKueh tiaw. Etc etc etc... wuuuu cana kan lose weight nieeeee... hehehe

Thanks for the treat sayang. I love being pampered by you .

*kisses*

Bee-Outch

Balik Kampong but not to tanam jagung

2009-05-02T09:28:00.000-07:00

Its more of cleaning up your families graves at the um... somewhere in Lamunin..Ukong somewhere ..heheh sorry.. I didnt really pay attention to the road signs. I know.. Lame!

And so we, the Luin Sisters and others proceed on our journey back to a place we have long not gone back to visit ( well, me lah. My sis goes there like once a month basis ehehehe)

Family Members headcount and Items Checklist :

1. Husband - Checked

2. Kids and strapped securely in car -Checked

3. Amah - Checked

4. Lots of snacks and milk for babies in car - Checked

5. Spare of clean clothes - Checked

6. Dvds for kids entertainment - Checked.

Right.

And so we reach my kampong at Bukit Udal where the very people I call family awaits for me. Kampong cooked food - Chicken Curry + Belacan Long Beans + Lemiding + Nasi Kebun waiting for me to enjoy for lunch.

Wasting no time as the usual tradition is to visit the family graves best in the morning, I think its because its cooler and fresher to clean up graves at this time. I think lah. Mana jua ku tau adat2 dusun ani.. I think any villager would tell you that it would be crazy to work in the mid afternoons anyway! ;p

Btw. The kids were looked after by my female cousins and the spouses. The ladies had to cook. But not me and my sis. We're the only ones my late father had. So no excuses for us!

The cuzzy and the hubby. On the front seats as we start our journey to the graveyard.

Family car. As usual, we drove our galant.

We are here. Cars has been here wee in the morning.. (assuming lah)

Sis, cuzzy & hubby. There are also a few cuzzies at the back. Malas ku kan ambil gambar diorang. Did you know my Mama Kampong (my nanny) told her sons this out loud?
" Kalau orang tanya mana bini kamu - bagitahu di rumah memasak"

Well... not really.. some couldnt make it due to work commitments. Knowing the "very-persistant-orang-tua-cannot-accept-excuses" she taught her sons well the power of shutting these people up.

*Am not rude. This is true*

My family's grave is located up the hill.

and we're here! On hubby's left is my late grandad's and next to it its my late father's!

Other family members ( cousin i think 10-20x - cakap melayu bah ;p)

See that chinese tombstone? Its new. The last time we were here last year, it wasnt there. Oh btw, incase you're wondering both my late father and grandad were Free Thinkers.
I think what you have here is a traditional Dusun Tombstone. Hut and all.

And why is it next to a chinese tombstone ( after seeing designated graves for each different religion in other places ) ?

I too have no idea...

I guess some things are better left not asked.

Late Grandad's - You must be wondering what is all that stuff?

As far as I can understand, when someone passes away, its a custom to have their belongings be it their fav bag, clothes, shoes etc be put on top of their grave. I cant share with you on any other reasons bcause I really dont know any other reasons and it would be rude to just share false information or any other reasons.

Nevertheless, I'l be digging more on my dusun culture to why things are done in that way.

Ahem..ahem.. I did my part too..

usai..usai balik... kana suruh kali ah

See that shelltox? Masih dapat pakai. Even use to spray around a couple of times.

My late father's tombstone.

Its been 13 years since his passing and I still miss him dearly.

Clean and tidied up! *proud!*

This part is abit annoying. I cant stand the rubbish! Forgotten to put garbage bags in the list too! Oh we also forgotten to bring parang as well... *geram!*

but we did a good cleaning up anyway. I love my hubby and my sis for their support. Especially my hubby. He never questions anything about my culture. All I get from him is his endless love and support.

*Love you sayang!*

Question - At what age did my grandad died at?

Clean eh? I'm so proud of ourselves. Great Teamwork!

Pics of the other families cleaning up graves. And the cool part is, each of everyone buried here are all related. Related as in brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, 1st cousin etc related!

Everything was done at 11.00 and we went back to my cousin's house. Had a good cold shower, fabulous lunch, mingle with the family. I was so happy and proud that we did what we needed to do. I didnt really took anymore pics after this as we were all too tired.

Abang was..

Oh btw, if anyone reading this knows a bit more on the dusun culture, do share with me ya? Drop me a line anytime. I would appreciate it.

Another adventure..another time..

Bee-Outch.

When the Cats are away, the mice came out to play

2009-04-28T21:37:00.000-07:00

Oh you bet..

Today's is sooooooooooo quiet.Nasib baik office ada e-con . Its so hot out there! Which reminds me, have you read the news today? "Brunei in Grip of heatwave" splashed on the front page of our today's issue of BB. 34-35 degrees??!?! Patutlah my hand's bulu felt as if it was sizzling. And that was only 2-*3 minutes walking under the sun from car to office. Fuuuuuh...

Oh how I wish I had my bantal busuk now. The heat is making me sleepy. Its has a name too btw. BBQ. I dont know why but I do remember having that pillow for the 1st time and said " I'll name it BBQ!" That name stayed after 25 years. Yes, its that old and I'm proud to admit that I still cant live without it.

Oh, I've been thinking to get my hair permed wavy again. Came across this pic while surfing on keywords "hairstyles, longface". It may be similiar to my previous hairstyle. Nonetheless, I will be perming it again. My hubby adores it so the hairstyle is set! Then topping it with colour too after that :o). No harm to feel seksi for the hubby kan? Niat - So that hubby adores looking at me as in Me. Me. Me. Me. Me. Me. Me. Me. Me. Me. hahahaha..

And whilst surfing for Dusun related articles ( mentang2 kan balik Adau gayoh ), I came across an interesting book - The Study of Brunei Dusun Religion. I hope I can get my hands on it. Having read its reviews earlier, I'm itching to know more about my ethnic group.

I also took the liberty to call my kampong this morning, only to be shouted at for not going back for such a long time. Now, thats what you call love. LOL.

We'll see what awaits.

Bee-outch

Fel's treat at Kaizen & everything else.

2009-04-27T23:09:00.001-07:00

Yummmyyy...

I have to say its better then the *sushi restaurants that i know of* man. Nyaman lagi Kaizen. Their food presentation and the quality of their salmon ( not a fan but tried some dishes once or twice to compare it with other sushi restaurants including the ones overseas ) is way better. Happy people we are. Even a toothless friend couldnt say no to such a invite. hahaha

We've agreed to met up after work. Somehow on the same day, most of us didnt had our lunch. So yes, we finished what we ordered. No leftovers. And remember how hot it has been the past few days? Jeez, thank god I have my boys coz they are the main reasons why I see them at lunch time b4 going back to work and night classes in bandar again. Its tiring at first but you'll get used to the momentum soon enough.

Oh boy. Did we had a blast laughing our heads off during dinner. First, it was about how you would pronounce the word 's' when toothless, how to make your face look slimmer in pictures and yes, the smell of one's p*ki after eating raw fish. Which reminds me, can anyone find me a wasabi smelling pantyliner? hahahah just kidding. *still laughing my head off on that one* hahahahha.

Fel btw, has got herself a new toy. Brand new camera. Snapping away, there were pics taken and I'll be waiting for Fel to post them up. (fel, not the mihir ones ok?)Will share the link to pics once they're uploaded. I dont know about you but I love blogging with pictures. Too bad our camera got all broken up by Abang and with the recent repairs with our cars, it looks its going to take a while to get our canon 450D. *I cant wait to get my hands on it!*. Looks like I have to depend on my mobile camera to capture picstures then. *sigh*

On a diffferent note, I had a self-reflect moment this week. As you can see 2 previous post below, I had an anger issue in which I thought was long overcome. Allah is fair and he's shown me that I still inner demons left in me. I pray that I can overcome this forgiveness issue and learn not to take things that has already happened in the past turn it into a big deal again. A lot of 'negativity' has been going around and I think I got 'tempias' by some of it. Still normal to me anyway. Thats life. Face it.

but seriously..

It did feel good to lashed it all out anyways...hahahaha

Oh, in case you havent noticed, I have added two new links to the blog. A personal fan, we have off course, Studio Grudge. And yes, the blog needs a lot of updating. Perhaps I can take this as a another project. If I was to follow hubby everywhere on his gigs, I could use the free time to help take pictures of them performing and post it in the blog. We'll have to wait for Abang Ajis's thoughts on this. If it's a go-go, then another projects awaits for me. :o)

Adau gayoh is coming! 1st May precisely. I've taken the day off to go balik kampong. Pam told me that our family is dying to see the kids. I miss the quiet and simple life there. I miss eveyone and the cooking too.

M so looking forward to it.

Those are the updates for now.

Until next time,

Bee-Outch

Selamat Adau Gayoh

2009-04-27T16:54:00.000-07:00

Yup.. This Dusun Chinese is heading back to Kampong. Wuhuuuuuu!

Bee-Outch

Agatah ko sana .. satan!

2009-04-27T00:12:00.000-07:00

I can’t forgive… I can’t forgive just yet. It’s not in my system bah. I mean sanang saja we don't think about things over time, but when it comes back before you very eyes, you can’t help feeling anger boiling inside bah.

And kenapa pulang aku yang kana. Aku atu menolong saja. Aku mo ajar show bah jangan biar orang atu sanag2 saja kan pinjam apa2 dari tani bah. Pinjam abis atu tapuk. Lari. Atu yang ku geram tu. Memang patut c jahanam atu kana sumpah bah.

So, I’m not proud of what I did.I know karma. What goes around, comes around. I pay my dues. There is a fine line by helping people. You have to teach. Not show pity and they start their mistakes all over again. Sakit ati ku meliat bah. Aku inetervened because so they know we're not gullible bah. Respect- Honesty -Passion get friends. Why pulang aku kana liatkan macam semua salah ku masih. Why?

I made my amends. I did what I can. I apologized but be sure, pay when its due. But to think you can just run off like that. You’re wrong f*cker.

Damn f*cker. Not my fault that I had to curse you and your generations.You were given the chances to pay up. Not my freakin fault You lost everything.

You steal.

You lie.

You rotten piece of sh*t.

You should be burnt in hell.

Please lah.. eksen saja mua berkraja sana. We all know before you start doing all those dirty things again. Barang kamah ko ani. Mua lagi macam penagih dadah. Agatah mampus deh.

F*ck Off because the workd is better off without you.

Ahhhhh… now I feel better..

Ciggies anyone?

Bee-outch.

Thank You Aunty Pam!

2009-04-20T23:26:00.000-07:00

*bunyi Incoming msg*

Msg read as "Check out what I bought for the boys". That was from my sister Pam. We were in bandar which if my memory serves me right, Hubby was at the studio for band practise. When we got home, thats when we saw the presents for the kids on the table.

I mean, if i was a kid again Iwould be probarly jumping up and down seeing there are gifts for me. Too bad the kids are to young to understand. Inda apalah, mummynya saja excited on behalf, hehehe

I'm assuming this is for Arman. Cute. Look at the shoes!

I'm glad I've trained my sister well. Ada test jua. hehehe

Abang has his brand new pair of slippers as well. I was searching for these for quite a while now. But It just fitted him "ngam2" so you guessed it. Its too small to use now.

Sayang lah...

And tops for Abang. Owwhhh so cute.. I cant wait to have abang wear these.

Thanks to Aunty Pam again!

Bee-Outch

Oh NO!

2009-04-20T23:11:00.000-07:00

Its driving me nuts.

First the Honda.. Now the Galant.. And do you know how much you need to pay for these repairs?!!?!?!

Let me tell you! Both cars have never ever failed me. They are both reliable. It’s just when they exceed certain number of years, all sorts of small “problems” starts pooping out. I cant believe they have gotten this old. My poor babies..

Here comes the bills.

Goodbye goes the cash saving..

Oh what a week!

Bee-Outch

Sorry... In a busy Mode still

2009-04-19T20:16:00.000-07:00

Bee-outch

My boys..so far...

2009-04-11T06:30:00.000-07:00

They grow up soooooo fast.. *sigh*

Bee Outch

Miri Getaway..

2009-04-11T05:49:00.000-07:00

Yeaaaaaa.... finally ke Miri with Hubby! (no kids..yet!)

First, off to get him a new pair of glasses and transition lens which was at a bargain. Now I feel better knowing he's now got a much needed priority item. The last one was all "bendy". All thanks to abang Aiman. heheh Then shopped for jeans, my Shesido's refills and some stuff for the kids as well.

Its been a while since we last went shopping in miri. Oh, and have any of you visited the Newly extended side of Parkson yet? They've open their multi story parking but be warned - its not FULLY completed and by that, meaning some needs lighting, signs of entrance and exits are yet to be placed, lifts and stair to be used etc. So if you dont mind the dusty, dusty & dark parking, then you're welcome park at your own risk!

Oh, Starbucks is opened too! mmmmm..A must for the hot afternoon. After shopping at Mini Toys 'R' Us, we went down to Starbucks to get the much needed a Grende Mocha Frapuccino for me and Grende Caramel Frappuccino. Yuuuuummmmm...

It took ages to find this watch. Hubby got this in Thailand where before we got married. Lost when we got married, then I found it somewhere for him after getting married + delivered two boys.

...Men...

cam whoring..

and a big smooch for a good time...

Cant wait for the next shopping spree.

But this time, on hubby's expense k?.

Syaaaaaaaaaang aaaaaaaaaah? ;p

Bee-Outch

Ouch!

2009-04-07T18:11:00.000-07:00

Got this from my sis via email. Direct and honest. I love it.

Love him or hate him, he sure hits the nail on the head with this! Bill Gates recently gave a speech at a High School about 11 things they did not and will not learn in school. He talks about how feel-good, politically correct teachings created a generation of kids with no concept of reality and how this concept set them up for failure in the real world.

Rule 1: Life is not fair - get used to it!

Rule 2: The world won't care about your self-esteem. The world will expect you to accomplish something BEFORE you feel good about yourself.

Rule 3: You will NOT make $60,000 a year right out of high school. You won't be a vice-president with a car phone until you earn both.

Rule 4: If you think your teacher is tough, wait till you get a boss.

Rule 5: Flipping burgers is not beneath your dignity. Your Grandparents had a different word for burger flipping: they called it opportunity.

Rule 6: If you mess up, it's not your parents' fault, so don't whine about your mistakes, learn from them.

Rule 7: Before you were born, your parents weren't as boring as they are now. They got that way from paying your bills, cleaning your clothes and listening to you talk about how cool you thought you were. So before you save the rain forest from the parasites of your parent's generation, try de-lousing the closet in your own room.

Rule 8: Your school may have done away with winners and losers, but life HAS NOT. In some schools, they have abolished failing grades and they'll give you as MANY TIMES as you want to get the right answer. This doesn't bear the slightest resemblance to ANYTHING in real life.

Rule 9: Life is not divided into semesters. You don't get summers off and very few employers are interested in helping you FIND YOURSELF. Do that on your own time.

Rule 10: Television is NOT real life. In real life people actually have to leave the coffee shop and go to jobs.

Rule 11: Be nice to nerds. Chances are you'll end up working for one.

Well said.. Bee-outch.

keep being positive pat.. hold it .. hold it..

2009-04-02T18:28:00.000-07:00

Western Horoscope
Cancer
June 22 - July 22
This is going to be a rather intense day for you, dear Cancer. On the positive side, you will accomplish a lot. On the not-so-positive side, you are likely to be exhausted by the end of the day. You are best advised to try and pace yourself. Remain focused on what is truly important, rather than allowing yourself to get caught up in trivial details. Keep the big picture in mind, and the little things will take care of themselves.

Chinese Horoscope
Dog
Time to be more health conscious. It is essential for you to eat balanced meals and take proper rest. You will soon receive a substantial reward for your hard work

Now. lets hope I passed that Statistics test! ( I LOVE TOI, BAIZILLAH & SERI ) for saving me last night. You girls are the best (udah atu ah?) hehehe

Bee-Outch

That picture says it all.

2009-03-29T18:22:00.000-07:00

Tell me about it...

I mean I thought I would be using the “no-class-week” to finish up my assignments and get ready for the upcoming Statistics test this Thursday! Looks like I’m wrong!

I thought I could get away with using the free time to finish up the assignments but then the boys came down with a fever and then flu ( I think Aiman is teething his molars or something), Arman caught it from Abang’s continuous sneezing, hubby’s uncle just passed away and in the same week, his cousin got engaged. And all within this time, I was even “attacked” wee bit by the in-laws on something they know it’s nothing but wasn't pleased about…. AGAIN.. Yup AGAIN.. Some people will never change and I’m learning to get the hang of it. Nothing new there. As you all know, I rebelled back in my own “classy way” of course. My Art. No bullshit this time folks. I have enough of this. Nothing to do with the girls coming over too as well. I needed their company to distract me from work and motherhood a bit. I love that we’re able to express to each other on anything.

Just a sharing on today’s horoscope out of curiosity.

Cancer (Taken from MSN. I love these ones. These are so much positive)
June 22 - July 22
You might have to do a bit of adjusting today in order to experience a harmonious understanding with the people around you, dear Cancer. Adopt a more feisty and aggressive attitude towards love and romance if you want to receive any attention at all in that area. Feel free to shoot for the Moon. Sitting back and laying low will most likely get you absolutely nowhere. Take the initiative yourself; be brave, and go out on a limb.

Dog (Taken from World of Feng Shui. These are direct, brutally honest. Too honest if you ask me)

There is some indication that you might be exhausted because of the continuous pressure from your sizeable workload. Your determination will keep you going strong.

Looks like I have to take some days off to prepare for that test. As long as I pass the test, I’m glad.

How was your week? Entertain me. Drop me a line.

Bee-outch.

On hiatus

2009-03-27T23:27:00.000-07:00

Due to my busy schedule of assignments, work, wifely duties and motherhood.

I'm slightly both mentally and physically tired.

Doesn't help too when both of the boys have fever and the flu.

Restless Nights.

I hate the fact that baby Arman is so manja with my maid!

I need a holiday.

I will use my holidays to be alone with the hubby and kids.

Bee-outch.

Wow.. She's got gutts.

2009-03-17T08:50:00.000-07:00

Now, she motivates me.. Look at her challenging the Earth Summit Commitees. A fine example of quite the environmentalist in the making. I'm not 100% saving the world just yet but I know I'm doing as much as I can in my part. Small steps counts. Be sure you too take those small steps to stopping whats breaking Earth.

A bit of biography on Severn taken from wikipedia.

Severn Cullis-Suzuki
Severn Cullis-Suzuki speaking at the University of Alberta Myer Horowitz Theatre, as part of the 2006 Revolutionary Speakers Series.Severn Cullis-Suzuki (born November 30, 1979 in Vancouver, Canada) is an environmental activist, speaker, television host and author. Born to writer Tara Elizabeth Cullis and geneticist and environmental activist David Suzuki, she has spoken around the world about environmental issues, urging listeners to define their values, act with the future in mind, and take individual responsibility.

Bee-Outch (looking for inspirations)

p/s - Thanks to Hubby for sharing :o)

TO ME...

2009-03-16T22:27:00.000-07:00

When was the last time you paid attention?
What did I last say?
What could be so important then me?
Why do you do that?

How do you listen when you dont pay attention?

LOOK AT ME when I speak especially when I share with you how my day was. That television show can wait. LISTEN TO ME when I speak especially because I feel you’re not paying enough attention t o me EXPRESS TO ME like how I would every time I get upset or frustrated instead of giving me the silence . DISCUSS WITH ME at any time you feel there is a change of plans to our agreed date or event instead of cancelling it the last minute just because you feel like it. UNDERSTAND THIS because this is

...How I feel ...

Bee-outch

Good Daugther In Law...

2009-03-14T07:22:00.000-07:00

To have a realiable good kitchen ware is important. Proper tools helps in the making of proper and delicious meals (depending on the expertise of the cook if not just collecting dust ganya.) And so whats next on my kitchen ware wish list? A Steamer!

I havent got me self a proper one yet. Think of all the dimsum I can make, wantans,pau's, cakes, etc etc ...yum..yum..yum...Who knows I can make small business out of it?And then show my work of art to my inlaws, (my mum in law doesnt really think much of me nor my husband either as cooks). Layan sajaaaa...

As usual, weekend was always the jalan2 week. Checked out the items that were on sale until this caught my eye...

A steamer!!!

But alamak... this one, too scary to buy... Already telling you UP FRONT!

This one.. macam not bad lah ...

Price? Not Bad.. Design... Ok lah as long as it does what it it build to do...

Nice packaging and all.. Saw the tongs in the pic and even asked me myself ,

" wuuuuu...it comes with tongsssss?( or wateva you call it) "

But there was something else which REALLY CAUGHT ME EYE..

No wonder I felt it calling out to me...

" Buy me! Buy me! I am your ANSWER! " I can hear a small voice cried...

and you know what that was?

I hope you can see it!

If I buy this, gerenti become a DAMN GOOD DAUGTHER IN LAW!!

p/s - Oh, and so you know, I didnt buy it. Let me survey other places first! hahahahaha

Bee-Outch

ASSIGNMENTS..ASSIGNMENTS..ASSIGNMENTS

2009-03-08T08:26:00.003-07:00

Bee-Outch

Jalan2 sajaaaaa...

2009-03-08T07:59:00.000-07:00

Spending so much time on work and classes, I always try to make time for my boys and ensure they will not be "sakai" in any way when they grow up and of course, to always make them know no matter how busy mummy and daddy are we always make time for you. Hei, small things like bringing them out on Sundays on any days when you're free, teaches them about their surroundings. I know. Especialy when the boys get all excited about something new they see! *Sigh...Rawan Hati!*

Today we had dimsum at soon lee resturant for breakfast then off to Tutong town. Batah sudah inda ke sana nya mummy. Layan lah. Hubby was away at perth but he will be back today. As for my sis Pam, we just let her have her beuaty sleep so dont be surprised that she isnt in the pics. ( I did make her dry my laundry later in the morning)

moi, taking the opportunity with the breeze..

The boys... both having donuts. their favourite in which I dulur saja ... "sometimes"

The boys spotted something..

and Aiman waste no time to take a closer look at what he sees..

What happened to the pigeons Aiman?

Aimans points to the sky. heheheh :o)

Bee-Outch

Just another day in Class...

2009-03-08T07:53:00.000-07:00

*sigh* Statistics lagi tu... *double sigh*

Bee-Outch

A day at OGDC.

2009-03-08T07:10:00.000-07:00

Me one day after reading the papers tarus msged c Shikin -"Dang! promotion fares at OGDC ah! Murah!"

Shikin -" bah lets go!"

Me- " Ada face painting and stuff! Lets bring the kids!"

Shikin - "Ok!"

And so we arranged the time to go and visit the booths with hopes of getting cheap tickets for our planned trip in June... Note on the words "HOPE" and "KIDS". We arrived at 5pm to our location and the kids got all excited seeing the fishies along the way. There were stalls selling old stuff for charity in which I didnt contribute . Dont get me wrong, I'm not karit but pasal we were busy looking after our kids! So pics starts with face painting ya? Its Aiman's and Daniel's ( Shikin's son) first time but Daniel didnt want one coz he was excited with the stairs that was nearby. I bet Daniel would looked cute though :o)

Aiman getting his first painting. A lady asked "what would you like boy?" having seen fishies earlier, he kept saying fish. The lady said" You would like a fish? " and the boy nods and said yes proudly! ( God knows if he actually understood!)

Posing for me as he hand his hand done ...

This is actually where they ran out of the building to get closer to the fountain and when the mummies said " Ok, its obvious that we're not going to the booths nie." The kids got all excited seeing the water fountain and mind you, they were cheeky enough to try and sneak into the water! hahaha

Daniel and Aiman.

Sun shining in his face.

Gesturing the word "Fish"

We then proceeded to our early very late lunch + dinner at Ideal's. Here's Daniel enjoying his meal. hehehe cute bib nya.. Meooooooow..

Aiman pointing to a nearby fish!

The mummies came to a conclusion should we need to go out to get something done, we definitely cant bring the boys... not now lah :o)

But I'm glad everyone had fun .Thats what matters.

Bee-Outch.

Oh my! Candy!!!

2009-03-08T06:55:00.000-07:00

Well... not really... Look closely...

(not the clock, the yello, purple and red look-like-candies sticking out of the clock!)

hehehehehe... so "yummy" looking ( pasal they look like candy.. for those who thought otherwise, kamu yang kunig. bukan aku!) hahaha

To give a rough idea how "big" it is.

Yang matters, its just a paper pin *winks*

Bee-Outch

P/s - Credits to Feezah as she's the owner of the clock.. whahahahahaha.. (you should see her Pen Holder!)

Time to clean those ears..

2009-02-28T20:05:00.000-08:00

Dear..dear..dear..

This only goes to show how much you definitely need to do as parents. We always watch out for our children especially with what they play with, eat, drink , expose to that at times you tend to forget other things like, cleaning their ears, scrubbing underneath nails, etc etc.. Right after a quich check at Aiman's ears, me and the hubby got right down to it!

And so, we took our handy head light and start digging. This wasn't a pleasnt one. Karas and tabal bah his tahie telinga! Nasib baik he kept still as I think he kind of enjoyed it.

still digging...

and digging...

and digging..

I wont be showing you "what and how much" we've dugged out so far. Lets just say it was a lot lah... *puke*

Bee-outch!

Its 12.52 a.m. in the morning...

2009-02-23T08:33:00.000-08:00

...and I've just finished one of my many assignments! now..to sleep.. *Yawns*

Good nite my readers...

Bee-outch

Another guitarist in the family?

2009-02-22T07:40:00.000-08:00

perhaps... :o)

Bee-Outch

Swimming with the boys.

2009-02-22T07:12:00.000-08:00

I thought of spending time with the family before the long weekend (thinking that I was going to be busy with finishing doing my work plan, assignments etc etc etc) ada jualah - I got some done. Better then nothing mah.. hehehehe

Btw, we ever brought Aiman swimming before but he was screaming non-stop as soon as he was in the water! Parents Panic Attack! We basically packed an leave after only 10 minutes in the pool. Berbismihllah saja bah laki bini before we started! Thank God this one was a success!

But Arman however, wasnt too sure of swimming in the pool.. cian my baby...

Arman steering his floating doplhin...

*kodak moment*

Aiman looking all keen wanting to play with the other kids.

but not as keen as Arman for being out of the water. Nevertheless, we had fun :o). Cant wait to do it again! Note - Will bring the girls and little Daniel in for the swimming trip!

Bee-outch!

Dang Salat's Pressie for me :o)

2009-02-22T06:45:00.000-08:00

Tekejut beruk I when I saw this on my table! Thanks HAJAH! Dang Salat is so sweeeeeet :o)

An envelope awaits me... :o)

I'm using my mobile camera yatah blur... Dont worry tuuu.. My camera is coming soooon...

What is this? Macam pen..

*turn around my pen-ny* wuuuu...!!! My name! How cool is that!!!

My pressie rocks!

Thanks Dang-Salat! Love you for it!

Bee-Outch!

A wild musical week!

2009-02-22T05:02:00.000-08:00

Two weeks ago, my hubby's band had been called on to play for two private functions in Miri. One as you can see below in the first pic which took place in a very newly build Hotel and County Golf Club and the other was for a cooporation union which took place in Imperial Mall Hotel.

Hubby was in time to reach Kb right after his Perth flight and me after work. We thought it was going to be one of those so-so nights. Little did we know, we were in for a wild wild weekend!

The first show. Theme = The 70's. And let me tell you. I have seen better audiences.

I know I skipped abit, but I had to show you our hotel room first. Now, at every function we were asked to play for, we are always given two rooms to stay in. Its only natural that hubby and myself would ask for our own room. I can tell you that we were so surprised to see this!
I think you can tell there is more then 2 beds in the pic.

The wardrobe..

To cater for at least 4 people... Why 4 you ask? Thats because the room had 4 beds! Just so that our rooms were next to each other, we had booked a room which catered to 4 people! There was only me and hubby! Nasib baik inda terlampau expensive bah. Mun inda, melayang2 usin!

Here's the hallway. NOte that the place is new. The sort of "chalet" we stayed it had only us and see how silently creepy this is! I had plans to study in the room. I changed my mind tarus!

*kambang bulu*

Now, forget that and lets go to the party. Here's Dadil (left) and Duan (right) our bassist and guitarist. They are sooooooooo funny. They never fail to crack the group up. Paloi banar.

Hubby and the drummer, Bang Ajis.

Bang Ajis and the new singer. She's Indonesian and get this, she was a back up vocalist for Krisdayanti!

The good meal which was provided..*burp* even the band had access to the emblem's lucky draws and prizes! Duan won $50 worth of cash vouchers to Coffeebean! Lucky guy!

Duan and Hubby...

Lina and Dinda...I wouldnt hire anyone else but them should I have my own private function!

The band in action...

The only "sporting" people who make used of the music..the rest were like ummmmm...

And as usual, despite my initial plan to stay in the room, I insisted to be backstage instead. There was no way I would be staying in that quiet chalet! And so here I am in , backstage...

to do the same thing I have during my free time.. Study!

Bee-outch!
p/s - I didnt take pics on them masa d Imperial Mall. I only remembered that I was busy eating! muahahahaha

Long over due!

2009-02-21T05:07:00.000-08:00

Heheheh awuu..sorry ya kawan2. Baru ada time kan update! Even my mobile phone memory card was suffering from all the pictures I have been taking over the past few weeks. How's everyone? Siok siok so far.. Min have been pretty intersting.. Ngalih brabis saja..

I dont really like to skip most of my stories especially bila ku sudah ambil bynk gambar so we'll have to go through the "outdated" pics properly lah ah? hehehehe..

Anywasy, lets start with my CHAP GOH MEH dinner. As usal, we celebrated with a small dinner but this time it was my mum's aprtment in beribi! :o) Enjoy!

The complete meal

Thank God for husbands who can cook!

Bee-outch..

wait..wait...bah!

2009-02-16T21:48:00.001-08:00

hahaha.. my cuzzie...Buleh?!?! Tunggu.. insyallah this weekend!. I've got tons of pics to update you guys!

Amin, Amal-Sharifizah [1:25 PM]:
pat
tri
cia
cia
tri
pat
aic
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tap
update
i wanna read‎‎

Luin, Patricia[1:45 PM]: hahahaha bah eh baru abis meeting‎‎

Luin, Patricia [1:45 PM]: update apa?‎‎

Amin, Amal-Sharifizah [1:45 PM]: blog lah hahaha‎‎

Luin, Patricia [1:46 PM]: awuuu soooooon.. aku test nie this thurs, yatah im using all my free time to study‎‎

Amin, Amal-Sharifizah [1:46 PM]: hahaha ok

Just wait yaaaaaaaa...hahahahha

Bee-Outch!

Sorry.. I'm still at busy at work!

2009-02-09T21:29:00.000-08:00

Bee-Outch

Sunday is our Family Day :o)

2009-02-02T05:53:00.000-08:00

I'm sure you recall how it was raining the whole day in KB last Sunday. But nevertheless, the weather didn't stop us from going out and have a nice simple family time.

Destination = Huahuo Tutong. We didn't we want to go all the way to Bandar and plus, its nice to jalan2 in Tutong for a change. You'd be surprised at the bargains you get at some of the nearby shops. After our brief shopping, dinner was Ambuyat at Aminah Ariff, Tutong. Lama sudah inda makan.. Taisliur jua..hehehe

The boys as usual were all hyper and gauk but it was tolerable. Thanks to hubby who initiated it!

Muaaaaahz! Love you sayang! Love you Aiman and Arman!

Bee-Outch

Who can Challenege me! The BEAVER CAN!

2009-02-02T05:42:00.000-08:00

One day, at our team meeting.. I was admiring my oh-so-old-fashion-style-to-do-notebook. until something caught my eye.. I tengok lah...

There is a "B"... then...

Allah, siapa in their right mind call thier company macam ani...

Tapi actually, nothing wrong with it kan? Conpom my brian is very the Yellow! hahaha! My bad!

Bee-outch!

Banjir! Banjir!

2009-02-02T05:33:00.001-08:00

Not kidding when we say our office in NIA is flooded.. Flooded tah banar tu! Pusing balik!

Bur I have to say, nice pic no? I think I have what it takes! hahahah..

Aing longkang nie laaaai....

When driving through the flood..

Splish splash...

Bee-Outch

Gong Xi Fatt Chai!

2009-02-02T04:17:00.000-08:00

WE didnt cook much this time. Ngalih kali sudah from the day before so it was little catering on the Chicken Masak Merah Style and Beef Rendang. Oklah. I think we could rocked it better by cooking on our own but you know much time that would make! So dont be surpise at how "simple" our actual chinese new year gathering went. Oh plus I had forgotten to take pics of how packed the living room was as I was busy entertaining my family members, catching up on the latest family gossips!

Self Service table...wahahahah

Chinese lanterns..

The living room before it was packed...

Some dishes that was cooked by mum.

Aiman...waht looks like he's digging his nose with the car keys!

At the end of the day, all that "You're such a cutie" can wear a toddler out!

Bee-Outch

Our Chinese New Year Eve Reunion Dinner

2009-01-25T06:53:00.000-08:00

Time to cook! The menu has been discussed and agreed on weeks before today and there is no turning back. We scrambled for the best seafood in Gadong Fish Market, shopped from morning to night to get new sets of the auspicious "red" attire for the new year...etc etc you name it! Now we're home and spring cleaning has been done, I think we're ready.

Before I embraced islam, the very much celebrated festive season was mostly Chinese New Year. Regardless of the religion I am in now, we're still celebrating it! This time, we do it for my mum! (We love you mummy!) I still cant help smiling when I heard my mum got all excited about my inlaws coming over to join us for reunion dinner. Rawan atiku mendangar. Whatever makes her happy, berkat jua bah anyway. Amin amin amin. :o)

How I see it, Reunion Dinners are similiar to any get-together. Something like Hari raya I would say. But the practise is that, after these dinners, you must have leftover for the next day. It symbolises continious flow of "reseki" the whole year. Among the other taboos are no fighting, scolding, shouting or any other negative actions/attitude to be displayed on new year it self. Or else, your life will be as such the whole entire year. Yesh, I dont want to go through that for very long. I will try to be on my best behaviour tomorrow!

And many thanks to Fel who dropped by earlier in the day with a box of sweet oranges! :o)

Initially, the dinner was supposed to be myself and my immediate family until my inlaws dropped by while we were busy cooking. Galat jua tu kalau inda invite so we extended the invitation lah. Hence, my "Self-service Table" on standby...

Arman *high* on milk! lol!

Tiger Prawns

Fancy some crabs?

Hubby takut2... or not...

Getting ready this fish for steaming...

prawns ready! Crabs ready!

Preping fish for Sweet and Sour (the sauce was the bomb!)

A little technique to ensure the steam stays put in the wok.

Mum chopping up the duck.

Food keeping warm before the actual dinner.

Aiman... all ready to eat. (actually he wanted me to take a picture of him when he saw me holding the camera!)

And there you go, the 10 auspicious dishes all ready to be makan! And Hubby cooked all most of the dishes. All that with a small stove (but we made a good team didnt we kan sayang?) hehe

Now, I know why this makes mum so happy. I would too when her kids prepared all (most of) these!

All in all, we had:
1. Steam Garoupa with Soy Sauce
2. Sweet and Sour Fish
3. Stir Fried Singapore Chilli Flower Crabs
4. Buttermilk Tiger Prawns
5.Mixed vegetables with Oyster Sauce
6. Sweet Corn Soup with Crab Meat
7. Stir Fried Beef with Leeks
8. Prawn Sauce Fried Chicken
9. Sambal Sotong
10. Crispy Duck

Nyamna kali ah.. *burrrrp* Alhamdullilah!

Bee-outch!

Happy Chinese New year!

2009-01-25T06:50:00.001-08:00

Our new pet. Very dramatic..

Smoking makes your teeth go bad but not your problem if you still cute.

2009-01-25T06:20:00.000-08:00

One day, Aziz went up to me smiling at me like this. Only when I noticed, sakit parut ku ketawa.. lol!

Can you see it?

Here's another pose. I'm sure you cant miss "that". hahahaha

Adui malaiku... maintain masih anak ani..

Aziz when asked to do "muka cute"..hahahaha

This is where he got his bright idea from.

then cut it out...

readykan mouth like so...

There you go... ejap ku!!!! hahaha (berbau lagi usulnya tu!) hahahahahaha

p/s - Thanks for allowing me to blog your pics jis! Love ya!

Bee-outch.

The Itchy Pussies Girls Day out

2009-01-23T07:57:00.000-08:00

Who doesnt need their "My time" out? Thank god for the girls (Effy and myself had the bright idea to call ourselves the Itchy Pussies back then and I still think we are) hahahaha sorry girls.. Secret is out!

It was Sunday ( Actually I got busted by mum for using Sunday which is strictly Family Day for my fun time). Noted. So girls, no sundays for me again. Saturday kana bagi green light plang! hehehe I'm happy with that arrangement.

And so, we started our day with Lunch. Effy suggested that we go for Korean. Y not? Its been a while. The pictures gives you a visual description of the lunch saja lah.

Thanks for our korean food guide- Effy hehehe she ordered most of the delicious dishes which came with variety of side dishes.

Camwhore moment..

Ani moment *as mentioned above* but with a "s".. lol!

Posing maut....

Parut..parut.. PARAH!

puuurrr....

And after lunch, off we went jalan2 to the mall and watch the movie "Bedtimes Stories". Ok lah. I can still recall Bugsy eyes. His eyes were huge. Imagine having that for a pet. I would put on in the office just to scare off nasty plp. lol!

The next one bila? We have plans to watch another one soon. I think I will have another go with the girls after chinese new year.

Until then, enjoy the long weekend and drive safe.

Bee-outch.

Congrats Tini!

2009-01-23T03:47:00.000-08:00

Wedding bells!

Tini Petite got married.! I wish her all the best and happiness for the many many many years to come. hot ia in her wdding dress!Amin amin amin..

Click here for Dena's blog of Tini's pic. kesian Dena that day.. Handbag nya tergugur in the flood only to be carried away by the water and all her stuff in there got wet! Termasuk mobile! Nasib she selamatkan her camera. Tapi last2, abis battery half way.. kwang3x..hehehe

Congrats Tini!

Bee-outch

Ready guys?

2009-01-23T02:19:00.000-08:00

I'm back! Better late then never as they say! Sorry for the late posting. Cbuk saja ku babe.. Tons to do and so many things to prioritise aside from blogging. Met up with Dena in the office and she was like " Update your blog! Update it!" and so here I am!

Before I start, I know I'm supposed to post some Part 2 of my Perth trip. Skip saja ah? Batah sudah. Old news..hehehe

I'm in my beribi apartment now as we speak. Everyone else is in KB along with the kids. I'm here to accompany the hubby to get our Chinese New Year shopping done. ( YES, celebrating as making the 8 auspicious dishes to make my mum happy. Why not right?) Will share you out to do and to buy list later in this post.

To do and To Buy list:

1. Fish, prawns, squid & lain lain

2. Vegetables

3. Bigger cooking wok

4. A set of cutting knives ( Hubby had his eyes on them for some time now)

5. New Shower curtain

6. New Shoes for Arman

7. Attire - Janji Red and bling bling

8. Drop by college to pay January Fees.

9. Pay bills.

10. I'll think of it later.

How's everyone been doing? I bumped into a Senior Staff in my work only to be blushfully found out that he is a reader of my blog! Malu ku! (*waves to boss*..hi! Kita know who you areeee....heheheh) kawan2.. jangan cakap pasal opis sini.. sensitip nya mu.. But, hei.. this is my personal space and i can write whatever i like right? Right! but of course, you must maintain some sense of diplomacy in your writings nonetheless. (I'm still sticking to my cursing thats one thing for sure). Ok tu kan boss? hehehe

The boys are growing amazingly fast. Baby Arman now is 6 months. Still has his two small teeth intact and also with the 2nd visit to the baby specialist, alhamdulilah it seems that BabyArman's hole in the heart is closing up! All from Allah and I give him thanks for that. ( note to self - to make doa selamat when financially possible) Aiman? Up and about as they say. So active!! Hyper!!! My jumping joy ;o)

Aiman.. Taking his own picture.. This is his version of Cheeeeeseee!

Arman - Biting on daddy's fingers for attention.

The past few weeks have been amazing. Things seems to be shaping up. My best galfrens are going through positive changes in their lives. And congrats to Fel! Who had a good offer with one of the oil& gas companies in KB. Effy's beef who will be going overseas to pursue her dream soon and I just know it! Shikin who will be having her happiness back. They all deserve it. My spiritual brother and the best mate ever Aziz, who is going through a informal " leadership" training with my very best pals at work Peaches who is also will be doing what she aimed for her career development! Peaches will be working mates with Aziz! How cool is that? And thats just the beginning! My Nurul, who is working hard in her nursing career in the UK ( will meet u there soon!)

The MEN of my life :o)

My family is growing closer, the home with much felt love, my hubby and children with thier constant love and responsibility and lastly, my work which is opening doors of opportunities and challenges for me to prove my capabilities.

Is this just a good start to only end with a bad one? Will this last? Who knows? Only Allah knows what lies ahead of us. All we can do is to appreciate and have faith in all we do. Thoughts become Things. When you think of something, you will radiate that to the universe then only shall you receive it. How you may ask? Through hard work, having faith in GOD and being positive.

Are you ready for the challeneges? I am! Join me ;o)

Until next time.. Bee-Outch!

From Perth with love

2008-12-29T03:11:00.000-08:00

G'Day Mate!

Yes..I am finally here. Wow. The place is amazing ( well..not really lah but assuming this is a free ride from the hubby and that its a pressie, might as well appreciate and enjoy as much as I can!)

Just some pics I'm posting on today but I'm sure I have more *hopeful*. We're going for last min shopping tomorrow. Things here are expensive, its crazy. The after-christmas discounts helps but not much. Food is expensive. A meal for two can start from AUS$20 -$40. I stick to sharing meals. I could have use the same amount of money for shopping! But heck, we got to eat so getting a meal for at least AUS$20 is good enough. Coke nya sini sudah $3.80, alum lagi makan yoooooo..

Shut up about food. Give us fashion!

Right..right.. Fashion wise, I'm in love with their summer-beach-bohemian-laid back-free-colourful-tan-surfers style! They are to die for! Sun dresses, bikinis and shorts, gladiator sandals ( looks like its in here a bit later then expected pasal I think I've seen them last year masa in Spore) Roxy, Billabong, Surf boys alll soooooo lawa.. How i wish i had extra cash and the body to purchase and wear them! I hate myself!

Perth is a nice quiet place. Yes, Quiet.. Shops opens from 10am-6pm the latest and that includes most eating outlets. You'd be lucky to find a 24-hours diner but dont expect anything extra ordinary. And if I wanted to look for fresh seafood which they are famous for, that would probarly cost me a whole lot more! Nevertheless, this is an interesting trip and it's always good to travel and see places supaya inda sakai! hahahaha...

Always wanted to take a picture from the aeroplane. Here's a view before we landed.

and a view from where i sit.. (excited bah yatah ambil gambar saja)

A view from our room. On-going construction mostly as you can see.

another construction in the background.

2nd day. Just to have to take a pic infront of our hotel.

My sponsor.. ( lagi ah sayaaaaaaaaaangg..) hehehe

1st shopping of the day. I had to get my boys toys.

Perth's City Centre

lamak ..lamak control!!!

my fat ass on the shopping move..

hei.. thats a Ugg Store.. (bahapa, panas ah)

To be continued...

Bee-Outch

Happy Holidays!

2008-12-24T19:53:00.000-08:00

Darlings,

I wont be posting for a while as I will be ....

boarding here...

then sitting here...

to visit here...hehehehe

It's my 3rd wedding anniversary present from me hubby!

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New year!

Bee-Outch

Haircut Horror

2008-12-21T00:15:00.000-08:00

Mummyyyyyyyyyyyy! Daddyyyyyyyyy!

Have I ever mentioned how Aiman can really never-stop-crying at anything he that he finds displeasing? In fact, he reminds me of my self when I was younger. *kick myself in the butt*

Aiman's locks was growing thicker and longer by the day so it was high time for a hair cut. Not THE most pleasant thing parents have to go through when your kid is in thier " Terrible Two's "

*sigh* Allah, Give me strength...

Bee-Outch

Breakfast at DKM's

2008-12-20T23:03:00.000-08:00

Breakfast time!

I love eating their DimSum [ but please, I still prefer the real dimsum at Emperor's Court or Dynasty Restaurant of course! ]

Aiman unfortunately couldnt join us that week. He accompanied his "popoh" in bandar for a night that weekend. Hubby couldnt go up to bandar as his band had a gig to play for at Sutera Biru Plaza.

As you can clearly see.. Arman's warm bottle of Gripe Water awaits.. lol

then suddenly he sleeps...

and...

I couldnt resist taking a pic of myself as well..hehehe

Bee-Outch

A day at the Park...

2008-12-20T21:55:00.000-08:00

Its the school holidays..

Work may be piling up but not to much. Aiman was already feeling pretty cooped up at home ever since the amah left for her one month holiday. [She usually bring the kids out a lot playing with the neighbour kids]. I wish i could so so. To bring the kids outside and play after work but then I would have to give up the "cooking for dinner" chore - which is totally out of the question of course. Everyone has to have dinner.

How's everyone?

I bumped into Rina.Red a few days ago and word is that she's closing up her blog for good. No one has the time to update as much anymore. Miss Shittzo has got a better offer in a different dept which totally better. Let say her current supervisor is a True Demon. Seriously, with how she's treating people at work I think Satan himself bows down in shame! Nevertheless, Congrats dahling. High time you moved to a better place!.

Moi? In and about.. Quiet and noisy.. Up and down [apakan c pat ani? hehehe] What Im trying to say is - well.. nothing much really.. Just that we spend more time with the kids and oh yes! We brought the kids to the Jubille park for the first time!

Feeding Arman while watching the hubby and Aiman playing...

Believe it or not, Aiman ani inda pandai takut bah.. D buat saja bah anak ani! He actually mastered this after a few tries!

Hubby & Arman.

Oh..poseeeeeeee..

one..two..three..

*click!* smileeeeee :o)

Aiman trying on his own to move the swing. This kid would let out a painful scream if we actually "helped" him to get the swinging.. Heran..heran..

I married the man of my dreams *butterflies in tummy*

Eyap.. Thats Aiman trying to get my attention.

he starts..

he moves..

He swings!

Thats my boy...

Bee-Outch

Do YOU know what I want? What makes me happy?

2008-12-15T15:14:00.000-08:00

Bee-Outch

Atu batah...

2008-12-09T18:46:00.000-08:00

" batah ko inda update blog mu ah pat "

Come to think of it. Effy is right. It has been quite a while.

Basically I’m all helpless right now. The maid has gone back for a month holiday and I’m stuck between work and sending the kids to my in-laws.(Yes. In-laws. I had no choice.) Thank God there arent any classes…yet. Word is that we might have a class or two during this December month. Sheesh.. Just when I was going to use the time to go dancing again. I guess I still have to put that on hold until the next holiday..

Last 25th of Nov was my 3rd year wedding anniversary. Alhamdullilah, we still going strong (I love you sayang!) I love the fact that me and my Hubby are great team mates. We work as a team. Sure, there were hiccups along the way and will always be but we survived. We love each other to bits. Which reminds me, I had sort of a pregnancy scare last week.

To put in calendar – Set an appointment with Dr.Azua and be on birth control pills.

Right guys. I will update some pics soon. I had managed to get pics of Aiman making a Bday card for his Uncle Aziz, I have also made a Room Tag ( bigger than an A4) for the kids room.Oh and, we managed to get a temporary place to stay in Beribi, Will update pics of the new place as well.

I am sure that most of you are on your holidays so have a pleasant and safe one. Catch you when you get back.

Will update more when I can.

Bee-Outch.

Note to self

2008-11-24T17:55:00.000-08:00

Yes. You are one and there is a one in all of us.

I hope they managed to make doses for ADULTS.

OMG.. what a crappy week.. See below for an extract of the email I had send to my family with regards to a situation to another family across the ocean.( Yes, we email each other. We're very modern)

"I am including my hubby in this because I want him to know.

So kesian uncle richard.. He's a man with a good heart and he doesnt derserve this. It goes to show that I must not let myself be influenced or be affected by UNEDUCATED & NEGATIVE people because I dont want to bitter and unhappy be like Aunty Chris. You are right. I dont want my marriage to be like this because I cant control my temper to the people who tries to destroy it.

Nevertheless, I cant wait to stay in bandar in order to be away from all these nuisance."

Basically, I'm down right dissapointed with the acts of a particular individual. I think my close frisnds would have an idea of this person I am refering too. The action of this individual is sick and disgusting.

Do you know that to disrupt someone's marriage by using lies and make-believe stories is a big sin?

What have I done to deserve this?

***I work to make end meets.

***I pursue a higher qualification to support and share the responsibilities of the family and so

that we can enjoy the best things in life.

***I am a responisbile and independant adult. Why cant you just accept it? Just accept that your

ways does not work in this new era?

We cause no trouble. We do not tell you the stories that we had heard of you because we always see the goodness of you but you.... You do not appreaciate the goodness of other people and yet amplify on their flaws.

You only care whats good for your reputation and what's worse, you listen to others and believing them straight away just because of FACE VALUE.

And this is the sickest part, adakah ia suruh my hubby tipu aku? Hello? You want him to tagur me on something which is sooooo remeh temeh? Excuse me, unlike your marriage, our marriage is based on love and trust and OPEN COMMUNICATION. We address our issues as a family. Not sweep everything under the carpet, only then having to creep up on you after 10,15,20,25 fucking years.

This made me appreciate my parents even more. Thank god for my mummy. Perbaik aku ani berlawan ah, buka jua mata ku liat mama aku ani is the best among the rest. Alhamdullilah, most importantly is that my hubby understands, knows and support me no matter what. Perhaps its a blessing in diguise. To appreciate my hubby and my SIDE of the family more.

Screw this...

I have made up my mind to no longer be anyway be near or associate myself unless forced too. Im so dissapointed to how she does things to get it DONE HER WAY.

Please park your bullshit some where else. Thanks

Bee-Outch.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY...

2008-11-16T08:25:00.000-08:00

To one of my very few best friends..

Happy Birthday!

hahahahaha..

Miss and love you babe!!

Bee-Outch...

Just some randomness...

2008-11-12T22:16:00.000-08:00

I'm stuck home today. My eye is still swollen despite the medication I took last night. What to expect anyway. Healing takes time and so I decided to spare myself the humilation by not coming to work. Thank god hubby is off today. At least I have a driver by the day. Texted the colleagues at work but no reply.. "UH- ohhh - I sensed big trouble" But hei.. not my fault. I dont want this to happen kali ah.. You get a allergic reaction and see if you can handle the pain! BOO HOO...

Right. Over the past few weeks, I had been taking some random moments for blogging purposes And so, may I present the some of my very long due , interesting episods at work.

A colleague had owed me $10 from a week before. Wicked sense of homour that man.

Let me explain the very drawings you see in this page. Let's start with the crosses on the top. My very colleague challenged me to a game. He challenged me to count how number of times a certain person would say "Yeah's" the whole entire meeting. Hahahaha.. I gave up after 15 counts and thats only the first 5 minutes! The baju? SOmething I'm denial about due to my Baju Raya Disaster Uri and "WARDEN" is a codename for a certin somebody..keh keh keh

Eating my fav snacks to keep me awake. I do pay attention. Its only that I pay attention BETTER with food.

Towards lunch it rained heavily. Off we go. I needed to see the kids before going to classes the whole week. See the weather? Look at the clouds. I was walking to my car, fighting the direction of the storng winds until...

wiper ku ah... sakiiiiit hatiii kuuuuuuuuu... hahahahha

To be continued...

Bee-Outch

Emergency Ward

2008-11-12T08:02:00.000-08:00

While typing my earlier post, I was actually doing my assignments at the same time. And while doing my assignment, adatah ku rasa something bit my eye.. *scratch*Scratch*.. Hmmm napa my eye macam swollen rasa nya..

An hour passed.. I could feel my right eyelids were slightly heavier to open. When to the mirror and.. conpom! My right eye is swollen! What could caused it? I dont know! I was actually doing my college work and got bitten and in now swollen?!!!? WTF?!?!?!

"Syang.. bring me to spital..My right eye is swollen.. I dont want it to escalate to a swollen face tomorrow.."

"Bah..let's go.."

Proof of time I was at the emergency ward..

Patient No:2.. Nasib..

still waiting.. ( Have I lost weight? heheh sampat )

Hubby sipping his fav cold..cold.. drink...

Fast Forward sikit - Saw a doctor (like d-uh) and he said that it could be an allergic reaction to an insect bite and that I was not being all so paranoid ( I told the doctor i might have one of those panic attacks which could led to swollen of face - sukati ku kan? ). He confirmed it was just some insect bite and so off I go with some Peretons Pills and eye drops.

then back to assignments and blogs (for my supportive readers ) and emails (to communicate on our assignments )and medicine ( Its now 12.27 a.m. by the way and I have work and class tomorrow)..

Is this how they spell "PERETON" kah? (thenurse wrote PIRITON ) That male nurse did seemed sleepy though..

Thank God class was CANCELLED today or else how could I drive back home? Things that I do lah really.

Bee-Outch

Revelation Week? Im on Holiday..

2008-11-12T04:37:00.000-08:00

I'm going through of those now.. Lots of good and bad had happened the whole of last week .

I cant update much just yet becoz I'm on my Exam and Presentations week/month so I'm using all my free time to do what I can as a wife, mummy, a employee and lastly as a student. Boy, do I need help in my "Time management".

*I'm sooooo looking for to my Candy Nites with the girls and my Bitching nites with the Boys*

And, something happened to me which you sould say impacted me a little bit last week. Both in terms of family and friendship. I have to say I'm still absorbing it all in. Its not easy. So many things on my mind now. Lesson learnt - There will ALWAYS be changes in life. Be it Good or Bad. Both in yours and the people around you. ACCEPT IT and MOVE ON.

But of course, I know how to set my priorities. I will finish what I've started. I am after all IZZAH BATRICIA.. haha!

Catch you guys in December. ( Thats when I shall be free to bitch however, whatever and whenever I like!)

Bee-outch

On Self-Reflection Process

2008-11-09T04:59:00.000-08:00

What a fucking weekend. Fuckin Fuck Fuck

Bee-outch

Adventure? You got it!

2008-10-26T06:32:00.000-07:00

Mari kita bercerita dulu ya anak-anak...

There was an inivitation to an Open House in Bandar. Wadin's is a good mate and we did got invited so it was definitely a pleasure to attend. Alhamdullilah, Zul aka BUdak Nakal was there too. SIok lah and food was lovely. Wadin's mum soto is the BOM! Nyaman kali ah.. ( Din, buleh minta recipe ?) *wink2*

Aiman, all strapped up i his car seat. We are travelling on a long distance so safety is a priority. It was a pity that I couldnt bring baby Arman or else he could collect angpow too! It was raining today and our little sporty car could accommodate so much. I didnt want to take the risk lah basically.

I was enjoying my Soto so much that I had forgotten to take pictures at Wadin's place but I did manage to take some pics of Aiman playing with Wadins' nieces and nephews. You could tell that this was a loving family environment because the children were nice and friendly with aiman. Trust me. I dare say this because I have seen how mean children can be at other plp homes and this always had something to do with how the environment is at home.

It was 4 o'clock. Enough laughing and jokes and food for now. The guys siok2 bercerita sampai abis bah kueh raya Wadin (which he baru refill!) hahaha.. Tandanya nyaman tu diiin.. Alhamdullilah! Everyone said their goodbyes and thanks, and we were on our way.

Hubby - " Ok, sayang we go to Mothercare kan? "

Me - " Uh-huh. We need to get new pants for Aiman." (His current ones were getting to short for him!)

Aiman - " Go! Go! " ( Thats Aiman telling us he wants to continue berjalan2!)

Car in gear and after few minutes on the road, we heard something strange.. Krok krak krok krak.." Eh...apa bunyinya tu ah? " . It sounded like something was stuck onto your tyres and when you drive, bising ia when it hits the road. Tapi bila lapas minyak, no bunyi. Tapi bila brake, the sound came back lagi.. krok krak krok krak.. SHIT says hubby. We immediately drove to a nearby department store, parked at the back and stopped to check out what was wrong.

"Alaaaaaaa....brake caliber patah! Have to call toll-truck. It's too dangerous to drive back." He was right. Aiman lagi ada. Oh dear.. thank god this didnt happen on the highway or else! And alhamdullilah, the car is still under waranty. the car hardly kan pakai kali ah! Nevertheless, I am just grateful that we found out the problem way before we were on some highway at a certain speed!

Toll-truck.. Man getting details..Macam Polis in the making.. waiseeeh..

You cant see it but the cars lining up here, there were about 4 cars who wanted to reverse. I didnt managed to take the picture of the one who actually "raced" his engine ( probarly to show his annoyance) and sped off rudely. Ummm dude. Car on toll truck? That means car trouble?!?!? Buduh lah. Nampak jua buduh orang atu. Nasib ada Aiman, I had to play a cool and good tempered mummy. Show good example orang tua would say. (Ikutkan hati, ku kan stand behind his car to provoke him even more). Poeple who truly know me, knows that its NORMAL for me to do so.

Can you click on pic to get a better view? If cant, then me editing this is not meant to be seen. Sorry.

Toll truck on its way to kb and here we are waiting at the restaurant for mum and sis to pick us up. I too managed to get a toy car for $2.90 to distract him while we wait.

Aiman was playing with his toy car nearby a shop. I wasnt paying much attention on the shops because the floors were grossly dirty and knowing my son, he was tempted to pay his car on the floors! YUCK!

It was when I looked up and saw this! *Angels singing moment* Something I had been looking for!! Well, myself and Peaches! We had surveyed the designs for our next year raya baju and what was missing were the beads that we wanted for our baju. No. Not the everyday same old small maniks. These were... ummmm... You see lah nanti... Raya 2009.. hehehehe (Kami masih URI Tragedi Raya Baju Bida.) Like Seriously. Our baju is B.I.D.A.

Some laces. Im not really a baju kurung /baju melayu kind of person.I depend on friends for ideas and the latest fashion tips so I amd assuming these laces are nothing? But these shop had lots of choices and I dont see this kind of shops in KB. Kalau ada pun, gerenti expensive one.

Peaches!!! These are just the few ones out of the rest! We must! WE must!

Btw, everyone reached home safely but there seems to be a glich. As I write to you now, the toll truck is still downstairs with the RX8 on it. Apparently, the toll truck punya car-menurun thingie hydraulic leaked. So the truck cannot turunkan the car. Now, they have to call another toll-truck to pull RX8 down safely. You dont get this everyday huh? hahah kesian eh. My hubby is now actually smoking and sipping nescafe with the truck driver downstairs while waiting. Raya jua bah, like how Epi's Beef would say. Tarus kami serve kueh raya.. Kwang kwang kwang...

And that kanak2, sums up today's adventure. Until another episod, good nite and sweet dreams.

Bee-Outch.

p/s - I was about to close up until my huby told me that the driver of the other toll-truck is currently lost somewhere. The driver had to drive to pick up (using the same truck with the RX* still on it) his lost friend and bring him here. Kah kah kah

Bee-Outch for REAL

Ittadakimasu!!!

2008-10-25T06:36:00.000-07:00

"Sayang, I taisliur Sushi lah.."

"Bah, lets go to Excapade then. Me mana saja..."

Weeeeeeeell, actually I am NOT a fan of Sushi. Give me belacan, give me ulam and I'm all good. Sushi? Pass. I was ok with sushi once before. Eversince my first try on japanese food, I thought it was ok. Then, there was Misato in Kiulap. I loved eating there. Their work was amazing. Quality = yummy. I was impressed. I loved it. I could even indulged by myself when I had an hour or so before hubby's arrival after work.

But...

Then there was that one day, when we had dinner at Excapade,Gadong. An hour after dinner, I had food poisoning and diarhhea plus vomitting for a week. ( Sidetrack - Is it me or does anyone smell the fishy odour going on at the Gadong branch? It just stinks there. I totally 100% believe that particular branch stinks!)

No more Sushi for me ever since!

Forget Gadong. We'll go and visit the nearest branch. Pandan 5! Thank god that we made reservations. Tonite was packed.

Mix mix mix, jangan tak mix the wasabi...

Where did the train went?

I suck at names. I dont know what this is called but I know my hubby enjoys this one...along with everything else of course.

Wasabi effeeeeeeecttttttt...

We also had two other dishes. Vegetable Teriyaki and Chicken Teriyaki. The vegetables were good. The chicken? Cold and un-cripsy..

Nevertheless to my hubby, thank you for dinner :o)

Bee-Outch

Hmmm... Shall we? Shall we not?

2008-10-24T21:24:00.000-07:00

Its been a year plus now since i took my temporary motorcycle license with hopes of getting a scooter for myself. I had to postpone halfway when I found out I was pregnant with Arman. By the way, I have no shame to admit that I am into riding. Not for show! (I am definitely NOT one of those ride-and-die-hardcore-prasaan macho-lupa bini-lupa anak-lupa priorities motorists ah). Kindly do not associate me with them. Thank you. I've just always admire riding on motorbikes especially the ones use for cruisin.

The family and myself went out today to do some car window shopping ( Its high time to get a 7-seater car!) when we stumbled on this motorbike shop which was located near the Nissan-Suzuki Showroom. None of the models are the ones that i was looking for though but our little Aiman saw something he liked! I just had to take pictures of him on it!

Mummy! Car!

Aiman- looking as if he knows what are the spec of this ATV. Janji Car.. Mana ia duli tu sebanarnya!

Mummy! Car..pleaseeeeeeeee? (Go ask daddy..Mummy not enough money..kah kah kah)

Actually, Aiman was also checking out this mini racer until he saw the ATV (I ,myself had always wanted to buy this one once before but knew it would be a waste. I might as well use the same amount of money to get myself a reliable scooter. My mum thought the small bike was for kids! hahaha nada ku suruh!!)

And finally... just to post this up in order to remind my self to finish up what i started..

me...

and the hubby...

We must get the license!! We must!!

Bee-Outch

Its Raining again

2008-10-23T08:53:00.000-07:00

Atu yaaa... Banjirrrr...

Got stuck in the office again.. Driving in this weather from Kb to Seria is already dangerous,apa lagi kalau kan driving ke bandar! Texted Cikgu Hatta, explained the situation and had class cancelled. There is no way i am driving all the way to Bandar in this weather!!

water seeping into the smoking area...

Look at the trees in the background.. Strong winds!

Note to self - Next time if similiar weather happens and you know there will be floods, take no chances to drive back to office!

Bee-Outch

LOSERS ALERT!

2008-10-20T18:07:00.000-07:00

At the moment I feel so uninspired.. Nothing exciting is happening.. Nothing challenging..nothing bah.. Nothing.

Actually, I wanted to update the blog with pics from raya and the baby’s zikir nite, only to find out that we left camera is left at the inlaws place.

I’m so fucking sasak right now. And you know why? Why cant everyone get off my back kan? Do I look like a fucking target practice for you to throw you anger at kah? If you had fucking listen or fucking look at me fucking properly when I fucking talk.

I don’t get it. You do this can, salah one. Do that, can also salah one. Even buat kraja laju2 salah. Kana tagúr pulang like this “ GAGAS jua ko, dont force your self lah if you dont want to do” . Oh so she notices? Like finally !!! At least, we’re not stuffing our face with food malam2 and grow fat, and then whine to everyone else how fat you are!! Kau atu malas wah! Making excuses! Pity me! Tired me! No one understand me!No wonder you don’t have true friends!!! I think you deserve it jua bah. The reason why orang gagas buat kraja supaya EVERYONE INDA PAYAH TIDOR AKHIR COZ THE NEXT DAY IS A WORKING DAY BAH LOSER. I HAVE TO GO TO WORK AND TO CLASSES. I HAVE PRIORITIES UNLIKE YOUR SAD BORING LIFE BAH.

And the attitudes im getting at the office is amazing. If you cant meet your fucking dealines kah, sasak kana question by your supervisor kah, annoyed about something kah don’t put it on other people bah. I asked one INNOCENT question and a challenged was thrown back to my face? BEING A SENIOR STAFF, YOU COULD AT LEAST BE MORE PROFESSIONAL IN CORRECTING PLP, EVENTHOUGH ITS JUST A QUESTION. KENAPA EMOSI MACAM PONDAN ANI? PONDAN kAH YOU?

Urghhh… WHATever..

read up when you can

Bee-Outch.

Tunggu Ahhh..

2008-10-18T23:40:00.000-07:00

Wait ah.. still busy.. wait aaahhh.. sibuk ku laaaiiiiiiiiii!!!

Bee-Outch

Accidents - Our very own Brunei Paparazzi

2008-10-05T03:39:00.000-07:00

I am really APPALLED to some of the behaviors of our people especially when it comes to any road accidents.

I was on my way to Sungai Liang today Around noon time to attend an invitation for a Hari Raya lunch. I am sure a lot of people had been caught in the road jam as there had been a bad accident involving a saloon car and a 4wheel car which occurred close to the BMC Junction.

Everyone was driving along, when the car in front of me stopped suddenly and put on his emergency lights. Before I could assume it was some sort of a car problem, I saw the driver came out, walked to the accident area and was taking pictures or videos with his mobile phone! And he was actually doing it next to a group of people whom I believed where involved in the accident as they were talking to the police! Not wanting to jump into conclusions, I assumed again that he had probably been a family member to who was involved in the accident. I then saw a lady sat in the driver side, started to drive away and parked to the side. When he was actually done, he just walked away with a smile on his face , went into the car and just drove away! So, he wasn’t a family member! Not only then, I saw a few other people with cameras in the hands and signaling to by passers that someone had died even!

This is unacceptable. How can filming such unfortunate accidents be a thrill to anyone? And before we know it, pictures and videos would be sent to everyone emails in full view. Even though there were some policemen standing around, no one has seen nor stop this man from taking pictures /videos of the scene.

HOW CAN WE STOP THIS? My wish is for the authorities to look into this. These acts are rude and absolutely unforgivable. We should implement STRONGLY in their procedure where should any similar situation occur, THEY SHOULD STRICTLY STOP ANYONE from taking pictures/videos. This should also include to those who slow down to get a good view of the accidents ( causing even a slower jam ) and those who stop at the sides of the road and watch instead of helping out. We could also educate the public to not ONLY buckle up, drive safely but to also know what to do and what NOT to do when accidents happen.

PLEASE STOP THIS SHAMEFUL BEHAVIOUR and respect the victims and their family.

Bee-Oucth

Selamat Hari Raya!

2008-09-30T05:04:00.001-07:00

Will be busy at work!

2008-09-21T06:43:00.000-07:00

Yup.. Thats right.. I'll be reporting back to work tomorrow. Boring!!! Kan continue cuti kuuuu! Siok sudah berjalan time sales ani... hehehe.. So do not be surprised that i wont be blogging for a quite a while ya?..

But just to share you updates so far..

1. Went on shopping spree with the family. Two cars! We dont have a family car just yet but its high on our list in the next few years, Insyallah. And the baby went shopping with us too! Good fun!

2. Havent got my self any new shoes just yet and any working pants that would fit my big bum! Urgghhh!

3. Wadin has emailed me the pics as promised ( thanks Wadin! ) And i will posting them up soon.

4. I managed to photograph Arman smiling! Weeeheee!!!

5. Shikin has just texted. She's suggesting for us girlfirends to go out for sungkai before the puasa ends. Just like good old times. :o)

Thats about it for now. Will try to update you the nasty surprises the office has saved up for me! Here we go!

Bee-Outch

click here lah first...

2008-09-15T20:13:00.000-07:00

heheheh

Since it will be quite a while to get the pics, Wadin has managed to upload some onto his blog. Nah, click here to check out the sungkai gathering pics.. enjoy!

p/s - I shall wait for you din! :o)

Bee-outch

Makan Time!!!

2008-09-15T08:29:00.000-07:00

We request the pleasure of your company to join the…

"KIGS Part Time Students
Sungkai Gathering"

Date: 15th September 2007, Monday
Time : 5.30 p.m onwards
Venue : Le Taj Restaurant, Kiulap

At own cost -$14.80 per head
(Sungkai Buffet Price)

R.S.V.P to:
Batricia & Wadin

Latest by 4th September 2007.
Thank you!

Name:________________________
Class:_________________________

Sorry, I will not attend.
Yes, I will attend.

Before I start, only after i handed out the above printed invitation to the students, baru ku notice that I've typed the year wrongly. Its supposed to be 2008. Not 2007! hehehe opps!

As part of our assignment, myself and Wadin were asked to do a sort-of-event and then have report done on it. And so, the ideas came in all forms like doing a family day event where we could promote the part-time classes that KIGS holds with bouncers, food stalls and alll blaa blaaa blaa.. But then, we had only a month time to do the assignment, and to so something like that needed permission from the MOE. Kalau catu, satu bulan nada cukup..

Backing to the "Thinking board".

Ada tia c Azizul Budak Nakal (lets call him ABN for short..Ngalih ku kan tiap panjang2 hehehe) came up with the idea to have a sungkai gathering with all the part time students. Minggle together, get to know each other better and what not.. Actually got udang sebalik spendet behind the idea. I wont say what. Do not want to get him into trouble..hehehe (kaaaaaannnn zuuuuuullll? *blink2*).

And sooo... heck! That sounds like a splendid idea zul! Why not? Its a sort of an a event.. plus we're organizing it.

Organinizing Event + Minggle with the rest of the part-timers = Assignment done and anew addition of college mates! Whooaaaaa... brilliant!

And sooo... We had our sungkai gathering today at Le Taj. Food was banyak to choose from and there was an increase in the number of people attended. The more the merrier they say. Atu definitely! The crowd was buzzing with noise and laughther, lecturers hanging out with the students and a bonus point, we had the principal to join us as well. He was also nice enough to give a small prayer for the blessings and the good luck wishes for all the students in our upcoming exams in November. Amin3x. Mudah Mudahan kitani semua pass! With flying colours too! hehehe

I hadnt got a camera with me knowing Wadin ( our pro-photographer ) would take wicked pictures. I cant wait to see them! Jangan lupa share din! Will post them up as soon as i got them from Wadin!

Until then, we'll just have to wait. :o)

Bee-Outch.

another nite at the studio...

2008-09-14T11:51:00.000-07:00

Here we go..

Another night at the studio again.. Its been quite a while since I've followed hubby to practise. Got mum to help out with the kids while I go and have a mini "me and hubby" time. I could use the free time do my assignment without having Aiman climbing all over me at the computer table!

Here we are at the studio.. Can anyone spot my table?

here's a closer look...

Hubby doing his thing .. By the way, he just noticed that the guitar has began to show a few of visible "chips" on its body.. Sayang..sayang...

smile for me baby.... :o)

the male vocalist... that tattoo is a stick on. the guys were joking around trying to look all tough.. Stick to singing sajalah.. hahaha

another view of me doing research...

Ciggies gives inspiration.. kaaaaaaannnnnn Azizul Budak Nakal? hehehe

and knowing me, I never fail to make a statement whenever i can..even with my pensilcase..

Bee-outch..

Shame on You!

2008-09-11T01:43:00.000-07:00

This is embarrasing.. Shame on you Izzah Batricia!

Just as I thought about "poor me" - I cant shop, I have no time for myself bla bla bla when in actual fact, there are other plp who goes through a much difficult life then I do. Why do I even complain when there is a roof over my head, a responsible husband, food on the table, education, 2 healthy children, a loving family, etc etc..?????

The reason for this shameful awakening is this. I had recently read a post on Iskandarworld. Blosgspot & Kb Happening .blogspot on how they came across 3 children in Seria who were abandoned by their parents a few amonths ago. The eldest of the 3 who is a 16 year old boy, had to miss school so that he could work and feed his younger siblings. They even had to use candles to read and study at night because their houses had no electricity. And get this, the only water they had to drink was rainwater.

Click here to read more on this and lets help where we can. Insyallah i'll try to stop by the venue where they will be holding donations for the children.

May Allah bless the bloggers and everyone who contributed to help these children.

A little contribution can make a big difference in their lives..

Bee-Outch

Being a mama...

2008-09-07T06:31:00.000-07:00

I was watching Jon & Kate + 8 on Discovery Family & Health channel just a few minutes ago and today’s episode was on how the couple went on a shopping date which was long overdue ever since the birth of their sextuplets. They had a nanny over to watch over the kids while the couple went out to shop for clothes.

Being interviewed Kate answered:

“ We could never find the time to be alone together at home, let alone shopping. And when I do go shopping, I had always swayed the money to buying things for the kids instead. I hadn’t the time to buy things for my self again. And so, it was high time so Jon took me out for a shopping spree which was an advanced Christmas present to each other. And boy, did we enjoyed it! The stress was gone and it was nice having time to yourself and not think about the kids.”

Imagine that, I have 2 kids and I feel its already impossible to go out shopping for myself when I’m constantly thinking about the kids. So I definitely feel what Kate is going through. Every time I go out and finally pick something that I would like to buy, this guilty conscience will pop in my head.

Like for example:

A pair of Charles & Keith shoes = A tin of Enfalac powder milk
Makeup = 2 sets Night & day diapers for both Aiman and Arman.
Guess Handbag = A month supply of both diapers and powder milk for the kids
Spa, Saloon, Facials = Mum’s allowance to help out with the kids.

See what I mean? This is not healthy.

I guess this constantly reminds me to get my HND (hopefully a degree in the future) and hopefully have a future where I can provide my family and MYSELF the best things of life. If not the best, then a secure future.

Having to watch that programme, I missed the times where I wouldn’t feel so guilty spending and buying things for myself. I missed the times where I could go out with hubby to the movies, travel to Singapore for our shopping spree etc etc.

Do I regret?
Are you kidding? Children are god’s gift. Each time I got pregnant, there was always something good that came along. And as noisy, chaotic, tiring they may be but they do light up the house.

So is there going to be another one?
Don’t even go there. If I can control it, two is enough for me. The 2nd labor experience was traumatic. Am not going there for a long time. But should I was given another child, I’d accept it with open arms. Provided I finish my studies, travel to the U.S, Europe, shopping sprees..bla bla bla.. By the way, prices are sky rocketing and they haven’t even started school. I am a firm believer that quality is better then quantity.

How about your hubby? He still wants more.
Don’t worry about that. I’d keep him “busy” away from that thought! It’s in our contract! Oh, me and the Itchy-Puhcey girls are planning to go on a holiday next year. Informed hubby about it so there should not be any last minute nasty surprises that will cost me my trip. Its decided that it will be a "Beach-Bum" holiday so no shopping. Maximum of 3 days (more then that, both me and shikin will be missing our kids like crazy) We're starting to look at Phuket, Bali, Langkawi, Kota kinabalu and oh... effy also suggested this as well... Island of Sodor. (hmmp! P***ma!) hahaha..

Bee-outch.

Getting there

2008-09-06T23:27:00.001-07:00

It’s the 6th day of puasa and may I ask how is everyone doing?

As for myself, I’m getting there. So far so good. (it helps with me being on leave).

Now, latest updates?

Well, I have found that my passion for dancing has drizzled away. Not because I cant catch up the steps (puh-lease..Patricia kali nie ah), Well, lets just say the dancing instructors has not made their classes interesting anymore and plus, the location sucks. Its smaller. I wish them all the luck in getting a new place soon. Then I’ll see about returning back..

So what’s the next alternative?

It was last night when my mum complained to me this:

“Yen, look at mummy. Mummy fat right?"

“Mum, your not fat.. It comes with age..”

“So, I am fat!. That’s it, I’m going to the gym!”

"aaaahhhh... i didnt say that... "

Then, off she goes. Walking to the gym ( our house is about 10minutes walk from the gym and I salute my mum who insisted on walking rather then driving all the way ke sana! And she’s 50++++ of age kali ah. I should be ashamed of myself).. After an hour later, mum came back, sweating brabis and then said to me..

“Yen, you should go to the gym. See, mummy sweating so much!”

As I looked at mum enviously, i thought to myself - heck why not? she can do it so can i! I mean, its even better to work out after eating right? Remember the diet chart I made for myself?.. you can say there have a decrease in the cm’s..Not as fast as I have hope for but at least ada changes..

thats me (side view..) thats how big im currently am... *sigh*

After 1 hour, for a distance of 500metres, i only lost 316 calories! 1 Pulut panggang is already about 1200 calories!! Think on how many hours i have to go on the treadmill to lose all that!

Oh diet..diet...diet... we have until the end of the month to see the progress again. Hopefully with me fasting should also help in losing weight. We'll see how lah.. *double sigh*

see ya guys... muaaahz

Bee-Outch

Selamat Berpuasa.

2008-09-01T21:38:00.000-07:00

To all my muslim friends,

P/S - Don't gorge on Tamu food so much! hehehe

Bee-Outch

yawnssss

2008-08-27T06:02:00.000-07:00

A glimpse view of my daily commuting to classes routine.

1. Firstly, there is the long drive on a hot afternoon or sometimes nasty rains...Imagine ko time puasa.. Ngantuk tu laaai....

2. Then you arrive for class.. As you can see here, students dah masuk.. this was taken after my ahem-ahem break with my course mate and lecturer.. hehehe

3. Stationaries ready! Paper ready!

4. Do some exercises. one plus one = four! three times four = 100!

5. Nasib baik correct. I have my very non-karit Shi-Fu to constantly poke me when he sees a mistake and never fail to teach me. Best College-Mate ever! Thanks Wadin!

Ladies, this is Wadin.. Wadin meet the ladies..hehehhe Cool guy. He's single by the way! *winks*

Eh, I'm serious with my studies you know. No play-play one ah.. $350 per month + $250 for petrol krita not cheap owwwhh and there is no looking back once I've started this...

but there is also sometimes the occasional yawns lah..

Oh well... what the heck.... I need to drive back to Kb again. 5 mins sleep wont hurt right?

...right...

zzzzzzzzzzz

Bee-outch..

Thank you Aunty Nurul!

2008-08-27T05:36:00.000-07:00

One of my bestest friends couldnt resist getting the kids shirts that definietly rebel!

(macam mummynya and all her best friends lah!)

hahahahah

Thanks Nur!

Bee-outch!