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2007-01-18T09:53:00.000+08:00

Hi everyone!

I know I've not been blogging. Very busy and lazy lah and Blogger is so difficult to log in these days. I just came online to read your blogs and tag you all.

Will come back when everything is more settled okay? Meanwhile you can email me if you miss me. LOL!

2007-01-01T01:41:00.000+08:00

Happy New Year!

Just came back fr Aimee's countdown party & I'm now so full! I had a good day with my family and in laws yesterday (Hari Raya Haji), then at about 10 or 11, Yan had to go off to work. I picked Shima and Hazik up and we went to the count down party together.

Quite tired now so I better go to sleep.

Happy New Year again and may this year be a blessed one!

Salams!

2006-12-29T11:47:00.000+08:00

Internet is back up! YAY!! Now next week is a long weekend & short work week! Today is half day for us then there's a party which means... lots and lots of FOOD! Yahoo!

Advance Selamat Hari Raya Haji & Happy New Year to ALL!

2006-12-26T12:09:00.000+08:00

Haha I didn't realize that I was blogging every Tues until Ms Leeya emailed me. LOL, no Ms Leeya no reason why I blog every Tues. It's just coincidence. :)

2006-12-26T10:38:00.000+08:00

It's been raining for a few days and it feels like good weather to snuggle under the blanket with my favourite pillow. Too bad, it's back to work today so I can only dream.

Anyway, had a good weekend. We played host to Yan's cousin from Malaysia who came to visit over the weekend and we brought him and his family to SENTOSA! Yessah, after so long, I finally stepped foot into Sentosa again and I had so much fun. Johan & family had fun too, especially his cute little son who kept sticking to me. Hmmm, ader makna tak? ;p

On Sunday, we brought them shopping. They wanted to go to Vivo City because they've heard so much about it so we brought them there. I'm quite impressed that Vivo's "popularity" has gone all the way to Malaysia!

Anyway, we went there after Zuhur and I think the second time I'm there, I'm more impressed with the place. Just as long as you know it's only a giant shopping centre with so many shops that you can't find in heartland malls, you'll be fine. Don't be like me. First time, I expected it to be like some special mall with special features so I was very very disappointed when I finally went there. LOL.

It was quite kecoh and very packed since alot of people were doing last-minute shopping so all we managed was a lot of window shopping and then went to Toys 'R' Us to look at the toys for Lil Zahid (Johan's son). Thought of staying to have dinner at BK but it was too crowded so we decided to go have satay at Simpang Bedok. The beef satay was yummy but the gravy was a letdown. Sigh. We also had roti john special, which is basically meat loaf with cheese, chilli padi and garlic. Not bad if you like to try different kinds of food but if you like the traditional one or cannot take anything hot/spicy, I suggest you go for their normal roti john.

After dinner, we took a drive around East Coast and then went home.

On Monday was rest day for me while Yan, Johan and the rest of the male cousins went out. In the afternoon, my MIL & I went to the market to stock up on the croceries but we were quite disappointed that alot of shops were closed. CHRISTMAS DAY LAH DEY! LOL. So we ended up just looking around at the pasar malam near my PILs' place. Reached home in time for Asar and I spent e rest of Monday watching tv with my MIL, until Yan came home at around 9pm. Then we went to sleep.

Early to bed, early to rise! I was the first one up today so I made breakfast for the family and took a train to work instead of asking Yan to send me like I usually do when we stay over at my PILs'.

Happy Tuesday you all, don't sleep at work ok? I know the weather is good for sleeping! LOL ;)

2006-12-19T06:55:00.000+08:00

Although we're on leave, Yan and I are up early today. In a few mins, we'll be sending off my PILs to e airport for their anniversary present from us. We bought them 2 way tix to Bangkok & spending money for them to hurray-hurray. LOL!

HAPPY 33RD ANNIVERSARY IBU & ABAH!

2006-12-12T09:26:00.000+08:00

This was typed on Mon but forgot to publish ;p

Hello sorry for being gone long - a week?

I've been wanting to blog abot this.. On Sunday I had 3 weddings 2 go to right? 2 in e East and 1 in e North. Yan and I decided to go to the one in Hougang first and then make our way down to Bedok and finally the one in Tampines. The first two (Hougang and Bedok) was quite uneventful.. Good food and nice decor, esp. the one in Hougang.

After that we went to the wedding at Tampines. It was Yan's sec sch friend's wedding. We reached abt 3 plus and the couple were just coming back from the guy's side so we watched them walk to the dais before eating. Since we were still quite full, it was a good idea not to eat first anyway, thought we can go meet the bride and groom, let Yan and his friend catch up before we jamah the food served. Anyway, as the couple walked near where we were standing, I caught a clear view of the groom and I had to blink to make sure.

Guess what?? Yan's sec sch friend married MY EX BOYFRIEND! I was so shocked, I gripped Yan's hand and when he looked at me, I just shook my head. Then when the bride & groom were already on the dais, I was quite apprehensive about meeting them, esp. the groom because we broke up very bitterly (alah, the usual teenagers stuff lah, won't reveal too much. Both of us dah happily married pun).

But some things u cannot hide fr ur husband because he noes u so well (after almost 10 yrs, he better!). So I just casually told him (padahal dalam hati tgh panic pasal takut akan terjadi pergaduhan ke..) "Oh that's my ex-bf time sec sch dulu!" U should have seen Yan's shocked face. Not shocked because he didn't know I was so mentel, teenager-teenager dah ada bf. But shocked because the world is so small. Anyway, we let others approach the couple first while I take our time to compose ourself and by the time it came to our turn, I could have just slapped myself for being over in my reaction. LOL!

The groom was just shocked to see me and then when Yan explained to his sec sch fren, all of us suddenly burst out laughing and we ended up spending the longest time chatting with the couple. LOL! After we realized we were hogging them, we excused ourselves and they told us to let dem know before we go off. So in e end, both of us took our time to finish the food and left after the newlyweds came back in another dressing.

Very memorable day lah. Just goes to show that time really makes people mature and forget all the bad things that had happened, even ex bf & gf. :)

2006-12-07T10:12:00.000+08:00

Monsoon season for weddings this December & most of it are teachers taking advantage of school hols. I have THREE this Sun and one each next Sat and Sun. After that it's relax season because no more jemputans and then one big one for Yan's cousin. Shima and me both involved in the rewang-rewang so I expect to be so tired by e end of it & guess what? I'm taking leave for 2 days after e wedding! LOL! Like as if I'm e one getting married :p
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Anyway, Yan's cousin's wedding means I won't be able to attend SOMEONE'S (name kena anonymous by request, LOL) birthday party and I was so luking fwd to tt. The beautiful invitation card with e ~~Westlife~~ BSB pic in front & all.. Mcm grand gitu. But it's okay, we'll make it up to u ok, fren? :)
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Today I'm feeling very hyper cox I had 2 huge glasses of coffee for breakfast. I think I better start working to "cure" this hyperactiveness..

2006-12-05T09:40:00.000+08:00

I'm feeling so so so much better now. Thanks for your messages and emails! :) But I'm still not allowed to eat anything spicy although anything with lactose, I can take. Eee, that one I pass Except for cheese lah. LOL.

Anyway, I finally went to VivoCity with Yan last nite and my gosh, it was so damn crowded! That was a Mon.. Imagine if itz a Fri or weekend? I think I'll pass. Shima was rite, it's just a very heeee-yuge shopping centre. Nothing special. Coming from a shopaholic like me..... I was quite disappointed lah. It has lotsa unique and different stores tt we cant get in some oth shopping ctrs, though. Maybe e nx time I go is when every is no longer excited about VivoCity so I can shop without hurry or being pushed.

The weekend was good. I stayed home & caught up on my housework while Yan & his buddies went to their friend's wedding. I told him 2 send my rgds 2 his friend & take pix and namecard for the catering if the food is nice.

Yup, you guessed it right! My sis is getting married! InshaAllah in 2 years' time and I'm her wedding planner. I don't want to do e same as my own wedding, I want sthg diff so I'm starting to scout ard for ideas now. Ahh, so exciting!!

2006-11-28T09:44:00.000+08:00

I sense a blog war coming up. Started by a (probably) jealous blogger yang tak se-popular Cik Anah kita.

Anw, enough poking my nose in people's biz. Today my stomach feels better but I'm still not being allowed to eat anything spicy/with chilli or drink anything with milk/lactose (fine by me, this one). It's porridge w/o condiments or soupy soupy stuff, not even solid rice or noodles. Then again, I shouldn't complain because I get to stay away from work, catch up on my sleep, catch up on the laundry and catch up with my Bibik who got home last week.

The stories she shared with us of her Hari Raya is sad, I tell you. We in Singapore dun appreciate how fortunate we are. Of course, there are a lot of touching and funny stories but still, I can see how Singapore has it good.

So let's stop complaining about the increase in GST & price hikes (until it gets too muc, of coz). We want good service, we must pay for it kan? Dah bagus gahmen tak corrupted, you!

2006-11-27T11:49:00.000+08:00

Food poisoning + 2 days MC = Shidah not blogging until she is well.

Boring seh my blog these few days :(

2006-11-21T11:16:00.000+08:00

Tired + Lazy = Shidah for this week.

Be back soon with updates! :)

2006-11-17T10:08:00.000+08:00

There is this new version of Blogger. Beta or something like that. What's the difference, does anyone know?

Anyway, TGIF! Enjoy the oncoming weekends everyone.

2006-11-14T13:47:00.000+08:00

Yesterday was e last Monday leave I took for Syawal and I spent it well, too. Yan was on leave as well and we spent e whole day at my PIL's place. I chatted with her and got good advices on how to handle her relatives when they start badgering about the big "B" issue. Since I was around, she and I cooked a feast for dinner and asked all my SILs and BILs to come over for dinner. Spent the rest of the day with my SILs while the guys as usual with their talk of football and F1.

Anyway, Hakim's wedding was FUN! Yan and I were the first of all the JC ppl to reach so we went up to his place first to chat with him and watch the mak andam dress up. Talked about lotsa things and started teasing him because he used to be a "bad boy" and went ard saying he wun date/marry a tudung girl but now see where he is. That's why the old folks used to say, never to hate/dislike someone because God will turn in around. LOL!

Then more of our JC friends came. Akram & Mars, Shahira & partner, Junying & family, Rita & her sis, etc. Since we haven't eaten, hakim told us to have something to eat first then if we want, we can accompany him to the girl's side and back, which we all did of coz!

We met more JC frens when we went downstairs and we all had lunch together. Then only some of us accompanied Hakim to the girl's side since the bus was not big enough to accommodate us all. I decided not to go because I didn't know the girl while some of my friends knew her so I let them go instead.

So while I stayed behind with those who didn't go, I chatted with the groom's parents and greeted all the ppl whom I recognised. So it was as if I was one of the people involved pulak and coincidentally, I was wearing green also. The colour theme that everyone involved was wearing. The dias were yellow while those helping out wore gree. Nice and bright combination right?

When Hakim came back to his place, I was in awe because his wife is so pretty and sweet! I mean, she always looks like that but that day she was extra. Very nice. Seeing them walking up to the dias, hearing the kompangs, watching everything going on, makes me want to get married all over again. Haha.... Such a nice feeling to have the attention on you with all the cameras flashing around.

That was it lah. I was right that we stayed at his wedding the whole day and it was so good seeing everybody again. We're planning a BBQ soon, organised by who else if not Susan, our ex chair(wo)man. Feels like old times again. LOL!

2006-11-10T12:27:00.000+08:00

Sorry for being away so long. Been busy lately. I've managed to complete all the admin and most of e accounts needed for year-end so I was helping out some colleagues to clear theirs. That's e thing abt us. We will always help one another so there is nothing much you can complain about here. Maybe except for e lack in IT resources lah. Small agency what to do? All our IT stuff not the hi-tech ones but it's not like we need it to do our work so I think we can cope until e nx system crashes. LOL. Ya just in case, I'm forever backing up my work so I wun have much probs if my system crash.

Anyway, I was on leave on Mon and I dunno what angin got into me, on Tuesday & Wed I decided to stay until vair late (11pm!!) just to do my work although dateline is only end of dis mth. But i think it was a good move because since all my work is done, I can do my next year's assignments slowly, no need to rush like headless chicken.

SO Raya is ending soon and already I have received wedding invites. There's one this Sunday and since I'm staying over at my in-laws on this weekend, I dun have to rush to my JC friend's wedding. It's next block only! Looking forward to meeting all my JC friends and catching up on old times. I can see us staying until the very end of the wedding since we're expecting lotsa JC ppl to come & we're prob gonna hang around and chat.

To Hakim & wife, congratulations! See you on Sunday!

2006-11-03T10:02:00.000+08:00

ON LEAVE!

Yep, on leave today because I pushed back Monday's leave to today. We'll be going visiting after my husbandcomes back from solat Jumaat. Meanwhile, I'm happily net-surfing and munching on leftover rempeyeks.

Will be on leave again this Monday so I guess we can yahoo-yahoo go jalan until Sunday. I think we may "close shop" after next Sunday because I'm starting to feel vair tired already. Plus next Sunday onwards, we have wedding invitations to attend. Yep, all the jemputans have started flowing in again and I especially cannot wait for my JC mate's wedding next month. Reunion of the TPJCians, you! :D

2006-10-31T13:10:00.000+08:00

My neighbours came over yesterday and left just as I came home from work. Haish, why lah they come when I stayed back @ work? But it's okay? I shouldn't feel bad about not giving their kids duit raya coz my mum and Shima already gave them. LOL!

Today is very very slack at work because admin work on my side is almost done and I'm taking my own sweet time to finish it up. If I finish too soon, I wun have anything to do already. Maybe when that happens I can help my colleagues out.

Ok, lunchtime! We're going to fill our tummies at McDonalds today! Lepaskan rindu lah konon!!

2006-10-30T13:46:00.000+08:00

Friday was impromptu visiting with my colleagues. Good thing I was in my purple baju kurung songket on Friday. We went to only 2 houses but spent a long time at each house so I end up reaching home about 11plus. Lucky thing both places are in the east.

I like Shakeena's house. This year she renovated her place and it looks very chic, especially her living room. It looks like something that came out of a magazine, with the platform and dining area all. Didn't really like her kitchen though because it looked so metallic. Mcm too high-tech for me.

Anyway, we had shabshuka at Anndra's house. Very delicious! I even took down the recipe and will be attempting it for this Saturday when some friends and relatives come over. I also wanna do Floating Lilac's Oreo Jelly! (Nanti kita kasi review dekat awak eh Esra? LOL.) Then at Shakeena's place, we had her speciality - roti john tom yam and spaghetti. Yum yum! I'm drooling as I type this. Almaklum, orang tgh puasa!

As planned, Yan & I went visiting on Saturday. I made a promise to myself not to eat at every house and if the hosts had already cooked specially for us, I will just sample a bit. I'm glad to say that I managed to do that! BUT! All my efforts gone at Yan's Mak Long's house. Firstly, she's a damn good cook & so anything she cooks sure turns out delicious. Secondly, last house so I just let go! LOL. After that, I was just glad I decided to wear baju kurung and not kebaya! I was so bloated, I felt like vomitting after that. *shivers*

Reached home about midnight & then we just concussed all the way to morning. We didn't have plans on Sunday. Thought of just staying home to relax but I forgot that Hazik invited all of us to his place for open house. So Yan decided to visit some of his friends after that.

Sunday was quite relaxed. After Hazik's open house, we left my parents and Shima and went visitng on our own again. Since most of Yan's friends were not in, we managed only 2 houses and then we parked ourselves at my cousin Ams' place and left only after Maghrib prayers. I wanted to drop by TM to buy some things but we saw the crowd while on the way there so we chickened out and just headed home.

This Sat & Sun MAYBE we're staying home to accept guests so have to start thinking up the menu. Siapa-siapa nak dtg, talipon dulu yer??

2006-10-26T13:06:00.000+08:00

Just like that, 2.5 days of Hari Raya has passed.

I had a tiring but fun day on Tuesday. As usual, the Syawal prayers and then we got home to have breakfast of all the yummies we made. After lounging around the house for awhile, we got dressed and started taking pictures. Then came the mintak maaf bit, which always makes me cry.

Yan and I were in the room and I think we spent a whole hour just talking and asking for forgiveness and me sobbing and all. When we were ready, we went out of our room and seeked forgiveness from my parents. Again, I cried. Haha, emotional Shidah. But when it came to my sis having to ask forgiveness for me, we cannot stop giggling because she was always making faces and then I will squeeze her hand and all the nonsense. In the end my mother had to stop us with, "Ah dahlah tu. Sampai besok pagi pun tak habis". LOL.

After touching up makeup and all, Yan and I made our way to my PIL's place after Zuhur. The first thing my MIL said when she opened the door was, "Aik? Oren lagi??" LOL, we thought that nobody would remember we wore orange last year (our nikah baju) but I forgot my MIL has a memory of a computer.

This year we spent a long time there because alot of his relatives came early and so we got to meet and chat with all of them. We only left my PIL's place nearing Maghrib and made our way to my paternal grandparent's place first since it's closer to PIL's place. Most of my younger cousins were not around because of studying for A Levels and I was a bit disappointed not to see them. It's okay though because I can see them this Sat. I made sure I called in advance so my aunts know that we're coming and my cousins will be in. LOL!

After that we went to my maternal grandparent's place and since my Tuk was too tired and wanted to "close shop" already, I helped him and my Nenek clean up and Yan and I went to his grandmother's place. We stayed until about 11+ and reached home only after 12 am. I was so tired that I just washed my face and brush my teeth before sleeping. I didn't even change out of my baju kebaya. Eee, buruk seh.

On the 2nd day, we planned to not go out at all and just to recuperate but surprisingly, we had a good sleep so Yan and I followed my parents and sis to go visiting. We reached home early, about 7plus because we gave some houses a miss since Yan and I intend to go on Sat. So we ended up following my parents for only the first 2 houses and after that we went visiting by ourselves to Yan's relatives places. I finally got to meet my Baby Izad yesterday and goodness, that boy has grown! He talks like a train now and is very manja towards me. I like!

Surprisingly, this year none of my relatives are asking about the B word - baby lah. It was quite a relief but it's too soon to say because we haven't visited our distant relatives yet. It's the distant aunts/uncles who always probe. Sigh, must keep verbal ammo again ;p

This weekend is another round of Raya-ing. Looks like I'll soon gain back the 5kg I lost. Ishkkk.

2006-10-23T05:50:00.000+08:00

I'm at my PIL's now. In about an hour and a half, I have to leave for work. All the cleaning and cooking and baking is done at both my place and PIL's place. In less than 24 hours, we say hello to Syawal so.....

SELAMAT HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI EVERYONE!!

P/s when the azan sounded, I felt this sadness come over me because I realized that it's the last day of this humbling and rewarding month. :(

2006-10-20T11:24:00.000+08:00

4 days before we say goodbye to Ramadhan. Isn't it a sad thought? It has been a good month although I'm not satisfied with what I have done. Could have been better. InsyaAllah, if I live to see Ramadhan next year, I will strive to do better.

4 days before we usher in Syawal. SELAMAT HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI!!!

(Just in case I don't get to blog on Mon/Tues. LOL.)

2006-10-17T05:25:00.000+08:00

Yan brought home this game his colleague bought for everyone as a farewell gift, something that people have been gushing about, Sudoku. I tried to see what's so interesting about the game so I tried my hand at it. Hmm, like any other game seh! Nothing special at all! Care to enlighten me anyone?

Anyway, I cannot seem to click on my comments because there's something wrong with my computer that doesn't allow pop ups or something. So I had to read my comments the long way, Chet!

My replies:

Aimee: Yup it's actually the preps that make us look forward even more to Hari Raya. Don't say that the traditional things will stop at your generation leh!! Must uphold your tradition, wait they die out then you can only sigh and reminisce.. :)

Mahd: Ahaha, lauk Hari Raya is a must-learn because when we were younger, my mum forced my sis and me to learn it. It took me more than 5 years to be able to cook it w/o looking at recipe bk. Terror ke tu? LOL. Eh a'ah! This year we didn't think about making kuih suji at all. I tried last year but tak jadi. :(

2006-10-16T00:17:00.000+08:00

Hello!

Are you wondering why I am still up at this time? Yes? No? Well I'll tell you.

I had two bottles of red bull an hour ago and now I cannot sleep although I should be tired because I have been up since Subuh, cleaning and making kuihs. My mother is already asleep and so is Yan. Only my sister and father are up. My father is washing the fans while my sister is cleaning up after all that kuih-making. Thing is, they didn't drink red bull but they had afternoon naps so that's why THEY are not sleepy.

Luckily all of us (except my dear husband) will not be working tomorrow. Otherwise, confirm panda or garfield eyes!

Oh yes, I will be on leave tmr, next Wed and every Mon after tt (until aft Hari Raya lah of coz!). I decided to forego my half day entitlement on the eve so that I can do as much work as I can before my Hari Raya leave. We've (Yan and me) already planned:

- Friday must finish up all the kuih-making and cleaning.
- Saturday, cook the lontong gravy, sambal goreng pengantin, ayam masak merah and rendang. Stay over at PILs' place.
- On Sun, will be helping MIL clean up the place and do whatever cooking with her.

Shima and my mother will do the bergedils, ketupats and putting up of curtains and bedsheets on Monday while I slog at work. Since Yan is on half-day, he and my dad will probably do the "manly" cleaning of the house like fixing that flickering lights in the toilet & leaking pipes.

Wow, after listing all of that out, I feel exhausted. I also realise that we have more or less a week left. Time passes by oh so quickly, right?

Goodnight and Happy Monday everyone!!

2006-10-12T09:26:00.000+08:00

This morn as I was bantering with my cousin Ams, the topic suddenly changed to makeup and clothes of the women these days. What he said really made me think.. "The price of vanity is a 2-hour beauty regime that costs you all your sleep. Then you all complain why you have eyebags and panda eyes."

LOL!!!

2006-10-11T11:07:00.000+08:00

Now that the PSLE students and N Levels students have finished their exams, I can take a bit of rest. Phew! Next is the O Levels students and then it's holidays for them while we wrap up the year (admin work alert!)

Happy mid-week Wednesday all!

2006-10-09T09:15:00.000+08:00

We sent Bibik off last Friday evening. Remember I promised not to cry? Well I broke my promise because I cried. LOL! Eh, 1 month of not meeting her okay? No joke! So anyway, Yan fetched Shima from work and I went with my parents and Bibik. We buka-ed at the airport, at BK. Wow, it was already almost 7pm and yet it wasnt so crowded. I guess most of these people would rather go to Geylang on a Friday lah eh?

I met my ex Temasek Sec schoolmate over there and boy has she grown gorgeous! Macam model, kawan! I had a good time chatting with her and teasing her fiance, who was Yan's bunk mate in NS. Small world right?? We exchanged contacts when I had to make a move and now I'm on a mission. All Temasekians graduates (year 1995), please leave a comment okay? I'm gonna plan a gathering soon!

You can email me for any info as well. :)

2006-10-04T11:10:00.000+08:00

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2006-10-03T05:55:00.000+08:00

On Friday, Yan and I went to the bazar to break our fast and while waiting for Shima, our parents and Bibik, we walked around first to survey the place. The crowd was not so bad yet so we could walk around quite freely. I wanted to buy something we could munch on after buka so we bought 3 packets of rempeyek and tumpi for $10.00. Quite cheap right, this shop? Other stalls were selling at $7.50 each for one bottle (which I think is only a bit more than 1 packet), you know? Go to the shop opposite the Paya Lebar MRT, 3rd or 4th stall. The sellers are nice, too, and the rempeyeks and tumpis are quite delicious! (Eh, I sound like a promoter for them sey!)

By around 8, my sis, our parents and Bibik arrived so we went around the bazar and concentrated on the clothes alone. Finally, my sis and I bought this baju kurung with organza flowers for our second day. I bought white with black flowers and she bought the blue one. We bought this very nice purple baju kurung for Bibik and a matching organza shawl to go with it. Since my mother didn't see anything she liked at the bazar and didn't plan on buying any except for the first day one, we decided to go TKC.

We went to RH Fashion first and saw so many that caught our eye, very nice ones they have there. We went from shop to shop to survey their clothes and finally Yan and me decided to wear orange for the first day. We bought the couple baju kurung from Miss Saigon and accompanied my parents and sister to look for theirs. After a lot of scanning, they decided to wear grey so Shima bought her kebaya from First Lady while my mom got hers from RH. My father couldn't find his at first because they couldn't find any grey baju kurungs for men. We thought that if he really couldn't find any, we would go back to the bazaar and were going to go back when I spotted a nice grey one at 2nd Chance. BINGO!

So now our Hari Raya shopping is complete. No need to buy new cushion covers or curtains or anything because we can use the old ones which were still in very good condition. How not to be when we use them for this special occasion only once a year?? LOL!

We were quite hungry after all that walking around so we stopped by Simpang Bedok on the way home to fill our stomachs. I felt so satisfied with my purchases and also so free because I dun have to buy anything else, not even shoes seh!!

Saturday was spent at my MIL's since my FIL was still away. I helped my MIL cook for iftar at about 5pm and my BILs and SILs came awhile before buka with their own cookings/bought food so we ended up with a huge spread. I tried a bit of everything but couldn't stop eating my SIL's (baby Izad's mother) potato salad and beef balls. SEDAP GILAAA!!!

Sunday was spring cleaning day for my whole family and I was so tired that I grabbed a nap after Asar. Again, we decided to let Bibik have a rest so my sis and I went to buy for iftar. Bibik is going back this Friday and will be back only one week after Raya. I'm sure going to miss her cooking and nagging and teasing and her ".. Buk Shidah, enggak baik yaaaa!" everytime I teased her back.

We'll be sending her off this Friday and I hope I don't cry like last year. Padahal satu bulan jer tak jumpa!

2006-09-28T13:07:00.000+08:00

Tomorrow we are going to the bazar to start shopping for our clothes. Better to do it now so that we do not have to keep worrying that one thing has not been done. Also a good thing because after this we can fully concentrate on our prayers and stufs during this holy month.

Yan and me have decided again not to wear the same colours as our family so that neither side will feel kecik hati. I think this is best if we implement every year, it's not that difficult anyway.

Well, that's it for now. Nothing to blog about these days..

2006-09-27T14:01:00.000+08:00

Alhamdulillah, sudah dapat tiga hari kita berpuasa.

I'm supposed to have class at 2pm but none of my students are here yet.
My non-Muslim colleagues are very accommodating & understanding people. For this whole fasting month, they will be lunching out.
I added back my shoutbox because it wasn't giving anymore problems.
Nothing.. Coz my students are here. LOL!

2006-09-25T06:20:00.000+08:00

Alhamdulillah, the first day of fasting went by smoothly without much tests. Since it began on the weekend, my mum and I woke up very early to help Bibik cook sahur and all of us had sahur together. It was nothing much actually, just a few slices of roti john bakar each.

I remember reading one of Yan's cousin's book that during sahur, it should not be too heavy as it will 'open up' the stomach so you will feel hungry much faster. It's recommended to have a light meal of wheat, carbohydrate, etc. Food that will digest slower so you feel hungry later.

Anyway, after sahur we all Subuh together as a whole family and it was a nice and warm feeling. For the first time in a long while, we jemaah. After praying, I slept with my sis in her room while my husband slept in our room alone (to avoid you-know-what lah kan? ;p).

I didn't do much yesterday except for sleep, read the Quran abit and laze around, which is not a good thing. Quite ashamed of it actually. After Asar, since we decided to give Bibik a break, Yan, Shima & I went out to buy food for buka. After driving around trying to decide what to buy, we decided to go back to Afghanistan to buy the food (like we do every year! Dah mcm regular customer!). There was gado-gado, nasi briyani and murtabak. Then since I was craving for some savoury potatoes, we went to McDonald's to buy twister fries. Hmm, why was I craving potatoes? I dunno, maybe because I had been smelling something similar that my neighbour was cooking before we left the house. Yelah, tekak orang puasa kan, everything also smells/looks good.

After buka, alhamdulillah none of the food we bought were wasted and we ate the fries while watching Singapore Idol. Whoa, good thing I'm not a fan of either contestant. I sure wouldn't know who to vote for because both of them are damn good! My sis was tercengang also because she had planned to vote for Hady but now she also wants to vote for Jonathan. I told her, "Alah, susah-susah dua-dua kau vote!" Quite a stupid idea because that's as good as not voting but since my sis was at a loss, that's the best idea I could come up with. LOL!

Today and tmr, my husband and me will be breaking our fast at my MIL's because we want to accompany her. My FIL is going to KL for a business trip and my BILs & SILs will all take turns to 'force' her to rest and spend time with her.

So how was your first day of Ramadan?

2006-09-24T06:13:00.000+08:00

Di bulan yang mulia ini, Shidah ingin dahulu meminta maaf kpd semua kenalan. Semoga puasa & ibadah kita diberkati Allah s.w.t.

THE QURAN ON FASTING
"O you who believe! Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed for those before you, that you may become Al-Muttaqun (the pious).

(Fasting) for a fixed number of days, but if any of you is ill or on a journey, the same number (should be made up) from other days. And as for those who can fast with difficulty, (i.e. an old man, etc.), they have (a choice either to fast or) to feed a poor person (for every day). But whoever does good of his own accord, it is better for him. And that you fast, it is better for you if only you know." (2:183-84)

"The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Quran, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong). So whoever of you sights (the crescent on the first night of) the month (of Ramadan), he must fast that month, and whoever is ill or on a journey, the same number (of days which one did not fast must be made up) from other days.

Allah intends for you ease, and He does not want to make things difficult for you. (He wants that you) must complete the same number (of days), and that you must magnify Allah for having guided you so that you may be grateful to Him" (2: 185).

"It is made lawful for you to have sexual relations with your wives on the night of the fasts. They are garments for you and you are the same for them. Allah knows that you used to deceive yourselves, so He turned to you and forgave you. So now have sexual relations with them and seek that which Allah has ordained for you, and eat and drink until the white thread (light) of dawn appears to you distinct from the black thread (darkness of night), then complete your fast till the nightfall.

And do not have sexual relations with them (your wives) while you are in Itikaf in the mosques. These are the limits (set) by Allah, so approach them not. Thus does Allah make clear His signs to mankind that they may become Al Muttaqun (the pious)" (2:187).

"Verily! We have sent it (this Quran) down in the night of Al-Qadr.

And what will make you know what the night of Al-Qadr is?

The night of Al-Qadr is better than a thousand months

Therein descend the angels and the Ruh (Gabriel) by Allah's Permission with all Decrees,

Peace! until the appearance of dawn (97:1-5)

THE HADITH ON FASTING
Abu Huraira related that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Whoever fasts during Ramadan with faith and seeking his reward from Allah will have his past sins forgiven. Whoever prays during the nights in Ramadan with faith and seeking his reward from Allah will have his past sins forgiven. And he who passes Lailat al-Qadr in prayer with faith and seeking his reward from Allah will have his past sins forgiven (Bukhari, Muslim).

Abu Huraira related that Rasulullah said: If anyone omits his fast even for one day in Ramadan without a concession or without being ill, then if he were to fast for the rest of his life he could not make up for it (Bukhari).

Abu Huraira related that the Prophet said: Allah the Majestic and Exalted said: "Every deed of man will receive ten to 700 times reward, except Siyam (fasting), for it is for Me and I shall reward it (as I like). There are two occasions of joy for one who fasts: one when he breaks the fast and the other when he will meet his Lord" (Muslim).

Abu Huraira related that Rasulullah said: Many people who fast get nothing from their fast except hunger and thirst, and many people who pray at night get nothing from it except wakefulness (Darimi).

OTHER INFORMATION ON FASTING

When to start fasting
Ibn Umar related that the Prophet said: Do not start fasting unless you see the new moon, and do not end fasting until you see it. If the weather is cloudy then calculate when it should appear (Bukhari, Muslim).

The Suhoor meal (which is eaten before dawn)
Anas related that Rasulullah said: Take the Suhoor meal, for there is blessing in it (Bukhari, Muslim).

Breaking your fast
Salman ibn Amir Dhabi related that the Prophet said: Break your fast with dates, or else with water, for it is pure (Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi).

Fasting during a journey
Aisha related that Rasulullah was asked whether one should fast when on a journey, and he replied: Fast if you like, or postpone it if you like (Bukhari, Muslim).

Behavior while fasting
Abu Huraira related that the Prophet said: If a person does not avoid false talk and false conduct during Siyam, then Allah does not care if he abstains from food and drink (Bukhari, Muslim).

Forgetfully eating or drinking while fasting
Abu Huraira related that Rasulullah said: If anyone forgets that he is fasting and eats or drinks he should complete his Siyam, for it is Allah who has fed him and given him drink (Bukhari, Muslim).

Providing for those who are breaking the fast
Zaid ibn Khalid Juhni related that the Prophet said: He who provides for the breaking of the Siyam of another person earns the same merit as the one who was observing Siyam diminishing in any way the reward of the latter (Tirmidhi).

Lailat al-Qadr
Aisha related that the Prophet said: Look for Lailat al-Qadr on an odd-numbered night during the last ten nights of Ramadan (Bukhari).

Anas ibn Malik related that Rasulullah said: When Lailat al-Qadr comes Gabriel descends with a company of angels who ask for blessings on everyone who is remembering Allah, whether they are sitting or standing (Baihaqi).

Source : http://www.islam101.com/ramadan/qhFast.htm

Dengan itu, kita digalakkan bersahur dan apabila berbuka, digalakkan berbuka dengan kurma & air/susu. Hope this information has been helpful to you :)

2006-09-22T09:48:00.000+08:00

Hello!

I got alot of people asking me & emailing me about my comments on the making babies part. LOL, I wasn't lying or hinting or anything. I wrote that as a way of joking that we will be doing THAT THING lah.

You all ah, cannot wait to see me get pregnant only.

Ok, back to what I've been up to. As usual, work. Also we have been doing a bit of shopping for the new flat. I dun think I've updated on this. I got a contractor who charges value for money for my Balinese concept, recommended by my MIL's best friend. Renovation is almost completed and I just need to shop for a few furnitures and we're done. Can move in by end of the year already. So exciting right?? ;p

Anyway, fasting month is just around the corner. Just look and you can see it. SO I wish everyone a Selamat Ramadhan yang penuh barakah, moga-moga ibadah kami dikurniai Allah s.w.t. InsyaAllah!

2006-09-08T09:43:00.000+08:00

BUSY!

... with work

... with work

(alah, faham-faham lah eh?)

LAGI BUSY!

... with family

... with MAKING BABIES!

(LOL. Kidding, kidding.... Takmo lonjak-lonjak kegembiraan ehk?)

2006-09-05T07:33:00.000+08:00

Wats sayang, I did not reply to your SMS because I was laughing too much! The name of that actor is Hans Isaac! Hans Isaac understand? Hans Something, Hans Something. Yelah, handsome kawan. Tapi lagi handsome Yan, you! LOL LOL LOL! Ok ok, hang tahu kamu sudah menyampah ni....

Anw, today it's raining again and it's so nice to sleep in. But where am I? OFFICE! So early somemore. This is all my alarm clock's fault. Wake me up half hour early and cause Yan, Shima and me to be early. Late also alarm clock's fault, early also alarm clock's fault. Neway, my husband decided to send all of us to work today. Since my parents were not working so early, we tiptoe-tiptoe out of the house. Dah mcm pencuri plak.

So I end up very early at work since my office is the nearest to home. I bought 1 Tom Yam cup noodle and 1 epok-epok. Now I'm happily surfing the net while having my 'economic' breakfast. Today I am alone still but I am not scared. Guess why!!!!
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Lampu, radio semua aku bukak lerrrrrrr.

(Meh kita sama-sama ketawakan Shidah!!!!)

Okay, enough I want to surf summore before work starts.

2006-08-31T12:56:00.000+08:00

HAPPY TEACHERS' DAY (in advance)!!!!

Am feeling much better now after going out with my sis last night. We went to Geylang to look-see if there are any nice baju kebayas for Hari Raya. Didn't buy anything but we did have some ideas as to what colour to go for this year. After walking around, we felt like having some fast food but the McDonalds that used to be there is not there anymore. Since we couldn't find it, we ended up going back to Tampines and eating at the McDonalds there. Hahahaha...

Anw, today the school is closed because it's the eve of Teacher's Day and tomorrow is another holiday for us so long weekend ahead! No holidays during the 1 week break because it's exam period so all the more the kids have to come back for tuition. Extra class lagi ader....

Ok, need to go bathe and help Bibik with the housework and lunch now. Ciao chin ciao!

(P/S: Thank you to all who commented and emailed with advices :))

2006-08-30T07:48:00.000+08:00

Came to work early today.. Cannot sleep, so angry..

So fedup with some of my relatives that I cannot sleep well last nite. Yan told me to keep cool and take it in my stride but i'm only human.. Sometimes I cannot take it when they interfere, don't think before they speak or when they hurt me with their words. I may smile and laugh or nod but inside, I'm boiling.

1. "Korang dah braper lama kawin? Blum ada anak lagi?"

(Sekejap lah cik, kasi kitorang chance romen-romen dulu!)

2. "Bila nak ada anak? Ada problem ke?"

(Entah eh, cik doakan ajerlah. InsyaAllah, dapat anak yeeer?)

3. "Haaai, budak-budak skrg ni. Gahment dah kasi mcm-mcm pun tak nak anak."
(*senyum kambing tapi dalam hati mengucap/darah menyirap*)

4. "Korang dah bukan muda lagi tau, cepatlah sikit kasi cik tgk cucu!"
(Cik doakan yeeer? Bukan kita tak nak, belum diberi rahmat!)

Mak ai! They think it's so easy is it???? Have sex and *pop* I give birth. Don't have to worry about expenses, about people covering my work when I'm on maternity. Just like marriage, we have to be ready to be parents and most importantly, when Allah (swt) says I will be pregnant, I WILL LAH!

Bingit ah, BINGIT!

2006-08-24T09:50:00.000+08:00

Hmm, so Cik Siti kita is safely married to Datuk K. I'm quite surprised to see that he does not look as old as I thought. I think he looks quite not bad for a 47 year old. Maybe it's the makeup or glow of marriage?

That day, I watched the repeat telecast of her nikah and I'm quite awed by the grandeur of the whole thing. I'm still wondering as to why they needed to have an engagement though. Beats the purpose since several hours later, they are going to be married. I mean I understand the "nikah now and sanding later" but "engage now and nikah a few hours later? Hmmmmm.. Mystery, mystery.

Anyway, Siti looked good on that day but I think her crown is a little out of place. Not because it did not suit a tudung but because it's a bit too big for her head. I like her baju sanding though. Very nice.

Speaking of bajus, this year my sis, mum and I have not even bought any materials to be made into Hari Raya clothes. I thought of buying something went we went to JB and Melaka last week but saw nothing nice. Anyway, my family haven't even decided the colour. As for me and Yan, we won't be wearing our nikah one again because we already wore that last year. Maybe we'll wear it on second day or something. All of us intend to go shopping during fasting month so again this year we're buying readymade clothes. Macam naik shiok gitu beli baju off the rack. Besides, can decide on colour there and then, no need to worry about designs and all that.

Oh yeah.. I have a question posted to me by Ikram the father-to-be. Is there a need to book hospital in advance or can they just go to whichever hospital they are nearest at when Mars' water bag breaks? Would appreciate your replies either here or email me at deeyan1979@yahoo.com.sg.

Thank you!

2006-08-16T14:08:00.000+08:00

Hello my lovelies! I am back from our long, long holiday cum anniversary retreat. Quite tired now so will blog more soon. BYE!

2006-07-31T13:18:00.000+08:00

Been away for almost 2 weeks right? So sorry..... B-U-S-Y gilerrrrr...!

Will be back soon maybe after our anniversary. ciao and don't miss me!

2006-07-18T12:08:00.000+08:00

Okay, continue blogging!

Yesterday I went to have dinner with some of my colleagues at New York Pizza. Shakeena and me have heard alot about this place and now that it's halal, we cannot wait to go. Have been waiting and waiting for an opportunity to go and finally! Both of us found time to go together. We also dragged Jane and Anndra since both their husbands working late and also we have been talking about eating pizza since last month.

So I drove all of them to Tampines Mall and thought of parking at the residential area because it's cheaper. Then all of us were so lazy want to walk all the way so I did a u-turn and drove to the carpark at TM. It took me 20 minutes just to find a parking space. Frustating seh! But finally managed to find one and we were all famished one kind.

Thankfully New York Pizza was not crowded and we got to order immediately. Hungry people will always order a lot of things. We ordered 2 cheese fries, 1 Queen's Pizza and I wanted to try their pizza burger. The wait was long but we pushed down our hunger with the free drinks they gave us. Finally when the food came, we were shocked at the size of the pizza. HUGE!! Luckily we didn't order 2, otherwise cannot finish!

The cheese fries was ok only lah. Couldn't taste their cheese at all. I think KFC's cheese fries better. Their pizza burger was only like a bread with pizza toppings inside. Still, it was not bad. Their pizza was also not bad. Very filling and worth it. Maybe next time will try their pasta and all. They are not better than Pizza Hut though but more worth it because of the free drinks and size of pizza.

Anyway, I had a good time with my colleagues not only because of dinner but chatting and relaxing and all. After dinner, we walked around for awhile to window shop but didn't buy anything because we were turned off by the crowd. I tell you, Tampines now is like a mini Orchard Road, esp. the crowd. Crazy lah seh!

I sent all of them to their nearest MRT station which is at Bedok and then went home, showered, prayed, talk some more with family then fell asleep on the sofa. LOL! Poor Yan said he tried to wake me up to sleep in the room but I didn't wake up so this morning I found myself on the sofa. Like pig right? Eat then sleep. Buat malu jer!

2006-07-18T09:19:00.000+08:00

So finally Siti Nurhaliza admits she is with Datuk K and they will get married in August. Why didn't they choose August 6th? Then I can boast to people I share same wedding day with her. LOL!

My colleague Sean was reading the papers just now and he also heard the news. Wow, I didn't know Siti was so popular until the non Malays in Singapore also know who she is or even heard her songs!! I'm quite proud for her in the sense that she seems like she can break into international market soon. But one thing Sean ask me that I couldnt answer.... Why do all Malaysian artistes get married to old or divorced rich people or politicians? LOL, I also didn't realize that until he mentioned it.

Good question. Why eh?

2006-07-17T09:41:00.000+08:00

Had a relaxing weekend. Just did some spring cleaning with Shima, Bibik and Mak on Saturday den lazed around at home the rest of Saturday and Sunday. I also did some research on some nice getaway that me and Yan can have for our wedding anni. (P/S: Floating Lilac, we intend to have a one week holiday. Kirakan short getaway lah tu kan?)

We already booked our leaves from 4-11 Aug but still haven't decided yet where to go. Hope it's not too late. Thought of going to Sibu Island Resort again so that I can finally try the snorkelling. Another option is to go shopping in Bangkok but it feels like abit wasted to go shopping for our anniversary! LOL! Maybe can go to their holiday resorts or something. Aimee suggested Hong Kong (1 week enough eh? Besides, difficult to find halal food there, right?), Wats suggested booking a hotel in Singapore and relax there (konon home away from home lah), Shima suggested going on a cruise and Mars & Akram suggested to go Sentosa resort.

Hmmmm, anyone else have any ideas?

2006-07-14T09:27:00.000+08:00

It's raining VERY heavily here today. Is it raining heavily where you are too??

I think it's a nice weather to sleep in with the blanket around me and Yan hugging me. If only today is a Saturday or Sunday. Alangkah nikmatnya.....

I was very cold and hungry this morning so I went to the coffeeshop and bought mee siam. Aaah, so nice to be eating something spicy and soupy in a weather like this. My colleagues all are having the same thinking. Today all of them bought yummy breakfast and we all are eating while chatting and gossipping. One of dem gave me his hashbrowns from Mcdonald's. Mmmmmmmm! It's like a picnic now. LOL!

I suspect all the kids will be late today. Some may be stranded, some cannot wake up. Wait like the other time, only one student from my class came so end up being one on one tuition. Of coz he benefitted lah. He even got full marks for his Maths paper. Sometimes personal tuition is better than group tuition right? Hmmmmmmmm.........

Anyway, we have no plans or wedding invitations for this weekend and the weekends in Aug. Can use the time to spend with family and also plan our anniversary holiday. *winks*

2006-07-12T12:40:00.000+08:00

Instead of talking about the World Cup winners, ppl kept talking abt Zidane's headbutt in the finals so I decided to watch. Hmmm, should have watched the highlights or preview or whatever you call it instead. Boring sakan nonton bola!

Anyway, I thought the headbutt was not so hard. His opponent is like so gay like that. Got hit a bit and fell down tergolek-golek. When I said that to Yan, he said, "On tv only looks not painful but actually it is. Head to chest you know?"

So I said, "Then how come they can chest the ball, they don't scream in pain?!?!?!!"

So he sanggup layankan his nonsensical wife and said, "The ball is LIGHT! Head is much heavier. Also with the force on the chest. Tak sakit tu??"

Oklah husband, you win. What do I know about football?

So anyway again, I think it serves the Italian right to be headbutted. Must be he provoked Zidane, that's why.

2006-07-11T09:31:00.000+08:00

My cousin Ams came back fr Amsterdam yest but he din bring back a gf. So sad! (LOL!) It sounded like fun you know. Seems like a nice place. Cannot wait to see the photos he took. Maybe when Yan and me have saved up enough, we will have a long holiday there.

For now, we will be happy holidaying in M'sia lah, Bangkok lah, Australia lah..... Speaking of holidays, our first year anni is coming up. We are going for a holiday (but don't know where yet), just the 2 of us. I'm thinking of giving him something special but haven't thought of what yet to give.

Any ideas??

2006-07-10T13:05:00.000+08:00

World Cup is finally OVER! Now I've got my husband and football-crazy friends back! Shall we all celebrate, lovelies??

2006-07-05T09:20:00.000+08:00

*sigh* Looks like I have to eat my words..... So sorry for Germany's loss to all Germany fans esp. to fellow bloggers Mahd and Wats. Hang in there ok? I know you all are devastated. *hugs*

Watched the preview with Yan this morning and saw how Italy scored at the last minute. Both teams were good but there could only be one winner. Ams was of coz very happy that his team won.

Anyway, I reached office uber early coz Yan needed the car so I had to leave home with him so that he can send me. I didnt want to be in office alone again so I went to Mcdonalds for breakfast. Thought of having Big Breakfast because I was very hungry but in the end I bought the Sausage Mcmuffin meal only. Maybe if Yan or any of my colleagues were with me, I would have bought Big Breakfast. Simply too much that I cannot finish.

After breakfast, I took a slow walk to office and yay! my colleague also reached so we went up to work together. Nw waiting for my morning students to come.....

2006-07-04T14:25:00.000+08:00

Went all the way to Simei with my colleagues to have lunch at Banquet. I was suddenly craving for Japanese food or ramen. What bad luck for me. Went all the way and the Jap stall was closed (I think). No one there at all. Wasted my time so I ended up eating the laksa. Not bad actually, you all should try.

Blessing in disguise that I didn't get to eat the Jap food coz Yan is bringing me to eat at Ramenten later!! His England is out so now he can take time off to spend time with me! LOL LOL LOL!!!!!!

Anw, Mahd and Wats and whoever punya team is playing later in e World Cup, all the best ok?! Takmo nangis kalau kalah ok all Italy supporters? I have a feeling dis yr is Germany punya year.

2006-07-04T09:47:00.000+08:00

Congratulations to Ikram & Mars! My friends who got married in Sept 2004 are going to be parents soon! Finally can announce it to the world after their "3 months pantang"! A November baby is coming!

Congratulations also to Sharinna & Shahid! A fellow blogger who recently gave birth to their first child!

Hmmmm, somebody has been blowing baby dust around eh?

2006-07-03T12:59:00.000+08:00

Yup, still haven't changed my blog layout. No time plus lazy. Anyway, it doesn't look so bad like sum of the default templates right? :)

Weekend was ok-ok only. Had to come back to work on Sat and reached home only in the late afternoon so me and Yan spent e afternoon sleeping before watching World Cup. *groan* On Sunday, Yan wasn't in the mood for any excursion because his beloved England was out from e World Cup. So I ended up being maid for the day and started to clean our room, the hall and cook.

I tried cooking Ayam Masak Merah but it didn't turn out as nice as my mum's. The redness of the dish was there but it wasn't hot at all. Maybe I should add more chili paste next time and less tomato puree. Anyway, everyone seemed to like it so I think I'm on e right path. Also cooked Kangkung Belachan, my aunt's recipe. Ah, this one I pass with flying colours!

I spent e rest of Sunday afternoon cleaning and den sleeping in Shima's rm while she was out wif Hazik. LOL! At night.... Nothing much I guess. Helped my mother to cook dinner and den I went to e kedai runcit wif Bibik after dinner.

Well, that's about it I guess. My boring Sunday, all because England lost e World Cup!

2006-06-30T09:44:00.000+08:00

Seeelah, itchy hands go and change template. Now my blog so ug-ry

Never mind later can change template. Sigh.

Sungguh sakit mata hamba nak tengok blog niiiiii

2006-06-30T08:50:00.000+08:00

I knoe this is a little s/l/o/w to blog about lah but cannot help it. Very the pissed until now.. It's the news about the doctor (Clementi Poly) who gave the wrong medication to her patient and then put the blame on the pharmacist. Ishk, unprofessional and irresponsible to the max!

Anw, yesterday I went for dinner with my colleagues since all of us had to go for a meeting after work. We were all talking about the World Cup obsession that a lot of guys have and why they can get so emotional and all. It's like... evry 4 years den you get to see a man showing his feelings tau.

In e end, we didn't come to any conclusion. Just that this is one part about men we cannot understand. Just like sometimes men dun get us lah eh? LOL.

2006-06-27T15:25:00.000+08:00

New template!! Banyak cantik hor? LOL!

2006-06-27T09:01:00.000+08:00

Ada satu kawan ni, main senoman. Kita panggil dia Petom.

Kawan Petom, Mak Bedah, dapat tahu dan sibuk-sibuk nak main senoman. Dia pun ajaklah suaminya, Pak Mat Tempeh.

Senoman ni, macam savings gitu lah. Every month bayar $x, at the end of 3 years, dapat $3x. Senoman ni, ada dalam 30 orang main. Jadi kenalah ballot nombor. Kalau Petom dapat nombor 3, bulan September dia dapat $3x, tapi kena continue bayar sampai 3 years over. Jadi org-org suka kalau dapat nombor terakhir, dah abis bayar baru dapat duit.

Jadi Petom pun explain rules and regulations dengan Mak Bedah. Mak Bedah & Pak Mat Tempeh belum bayar diorang punya share, dah sibuk-sibuk nak tahu nombor. Padahal diorang tahu yang Petom sekarang sibuk dengan menziarahi nenek dekat hospital lah, kerja lah, itu lah, inilah.... Baru-baru ni pun Petom punya kawan meninggal.

Petom dah bilang diorang yang sekarang dia tak ada time nak pergi class untuk ballot dan pakciknya akan ambilkan nombor. Bila dia ada masa untuk benda kecik-kecik ini, dia akan beritahu Mak Bedah. Sekarang dia nak talipn pakciknya pun tak ada masa.

TAK FAHAM-FAHAM JUGAK!

Mak Bedah tahu ni semua tapi sebab asyik fikirkan diri sendiri, selfish dan lain-lain yang sewaktu dengannya, dia tetap harrass Petom pasal diorang punya nombor. Tapi belum bayar satu sen pun!

Hai, Hairan bin Ajaib lah orang-orang ni. Apasal bodoh sangat?!

Okay, if you don't get the moral of the story, this is it.....

When someone is bogged down and bloody busy with work, tragedies and so many other things that are more important, please be more understanding and be patient! She will let you know what you have to know when things are less hectic on her side. It's not like as if it's a matter of life and death that you must know NOW, right?

Aku orang luar, dengar cerita ni pun sakit hati. Sampai nangis tersedu-sedu kawan aku, sangking stress sangat. Petom, aku rasa orang-orang macam ni tak guna ah buat kawan.

2006-06-26T09:29:00.000+08:00

Yan and me went to 2 jemputans at Pasir Ris yesterday. Both were his NUS friends' weddings. ZFor the first time in my life, I go to a wedding before 1pm! Haha.. The food was steaming hot and there were so little people. Yan and I enjoyed ourselves because it's like we have the place to ourself.

At the first wedding we went, it was a totally white wedding. Very beautiful with white flowers and table tops. I liked their fried noodle. It's like a bit of sour and spicy; like fried tom yam noodle like that and the seafood in the noodle, whoa! Tak lokek!

We went up to his friend Azman's house to meet him before he went to fetch his bride. Met a few of Yan's NS and NUS friends and all of them chatted while I went to make friends with some of Azman's aunts. LOL!

After that, Yan and me had to rush to the other wedding because he wanted to catch his friend before he went to the bride's place also. Alas! We were too late, the groom Bashir left before Zuhur and we missed them. Thought of staying to meet Bashir but my mother called and asked us to accompany her to one jemputan at Toa Payoh because my father had to do some repair work at home.

After negotiating for awhile, we managed to stay until 2 pm but Bashir still haven't come back so we had to go meet my mother. Poor Yan was disappointed that he couldn't meet his friend. He did manage to meet the groom's parents and left our gift with them. He also met some other friends there and they chatted for awhile.

We ended up being late in fetching my mother. I was asking her why she didn't ask Shima to accompany her and she said Shima had to help my father. I was wondering what repair works my father had to do until Shima must help him but didn't ask because I thought my mother wouldn't know. Haha......! We reached the wedding at about 3.30pm and Yan and I cannot eat already because we were too full. We only had the desserts.

We went home and were surprised.. Turns out that the "repair work" my father was doing was to put up an enlarged wedding photo of Yan and me in the hall! I was so touched and also laughing at the same time. So sweet of my father to do that. So now our wedding portrait is in the hall and our room! When Shima and Hazik gets married, their portrait will be beside ours. Macam wedding museum!

Anyway, happy Monday all! :)

2006-06-22T09:26:00.000+08:00

30 years ago on this very day, a splendid young man was born.

He was very artistic and always did well in Art. When he was in sec. sch, he joined alot of Art competitions overseas and local and will always be in the top 10. In poly, he took up design and did well in that also. When he graduated, he was already working with a big design company and many-many years after that, he opened his own business.

He did well in the academic side but was not so good with girls (LOL!) because he was quiet and alot of ppl thought he was anggek (proud). So he din have many friends. It is these ppl's loss because this young man is actually down-to-earth, corny, fun, sensitive and caring. He is also damn cute so people thought he's a jerk (because they still tink he's anggek lah). Kesian.... So misunderstood. LOL!

This man is my favourite boy cousin Amsar. My hero against the b*itches and bullies in sec sch (we were in the same sec. sch). My pillar of strength during my break-ups. My sidekick during Hari Raya in bullying the little cousins b4 giving them their ang pows. My photographer and videographer for my wedding. My abang who always pampered me!

Happy 30th birthday TUA!

Enjoy your holiday in Amsterdam and must remember to buy me alot of goodies okay? Don't forget to bring back a gf also!!

2006-06-21T10:24:00.000+08:00

My cuz Ams asked me... "Kau kasi Unkaz (alot of my cuz call him that.. Uncle Az glamour way lah konon) apa ah utk Father's Day?"

We were talking about my trip to JB and he was asking why we didn't celebrate Father's Day. Noe what I told him? "My Father's Day gift is to leave him alone and watch World Cup in peace!" LOL! LOL!

Of coz I'm kidding lah. This year we just gave him something because World Cup punya pasal, dia tak nak keluar rumah kecuali pergi kerja! Yan, Shima, Hazik and me gave him an OSIM iSqueez because he has been complaining about tired feet after work everyday. Mak will be cooking for him something special AFTER THE WORLD CUP! LOL! Belated Father's Gift for the first time!

2006-06-19T12:30:00.000+08:00

Long and wordy entry ahead!!

This weekend I left my husband and father alone at home to enjoy World Cup without us "interfering ladies", as they like to call us (just becoz we always sibuk-sibuk ajak them to eat at the dinner table during mealtimes. Eh, manners what!!)

Actually, we had all planned it a long time ago. Weekend retreat on Shima's birthday with just us girls - my mother, sister and me. Since it was World Cup season, just perfect lah.

Friday after Subuh, we left the house to drive up to JB. Traffic was light (duh!) although it was a sch holiday so we drove in without any hassle. We thought of checking in to our hotel (Sibu Island Resort) and then having brunch or lunch but we were very very hungry by that time and it was still quite far away so we stopped by at this hawker centre that was along the checkpoint (Shima, you remember the name??). It had just opened so we were the first customers there. We had a huge feast of nasi lemak (what else lah kan?) and prata and then drove off again.

We reached the hotel at about 12 ++ and we checked in. It's actually more like a chalet but bigger with more facilities and activities offered (my mum likes to say that it's a chalet with hotel facilities, LOL!) I thought of trying out snorkelling when I reached there but instead I slept like a pig until Asar. When I woke up, I was alone so I decided to check out the place.

Masyallah! The place was damn beautiful lah ok? No wonder my mum die-die want to go there when Shima said she wanted somewhere peaceful. This place is not like the chalets in Singapore. Singapore's one is lame lah compared to here. You just look outside and you see a beautiful view already. It's like feeling-feeling fairytale tau! Like you're in a different world.

I wanted to go to the beach to see if I can try out the snorkelling thing but I couldn't find the place. I was scared that I would get lost if I keep trying to find it so I went back. My mum and sis were just coming back also and stranded outside because they didn't bring the key, LOL!

We were quite famished so after solat Maghrib, we went to their seafood resaturant for dinner. It was quite okay lah. Nothing wonderful, can get from any seafood restaurant in JB. It's the atmosphere that made it a bit different. Like.. slightly classier (cheybah..) and more relaxed. Nobody rush here and there like the other places and also you dun hear ppl shouting like, "Ikan bakar satuuuuu, sambal lebih..!" The only complain we had was the food took quite a long time to come. Maybe because there were so many ppl and the seafood is caught and cooked only when we order it. I like the sotong alot, that one cannot get anywhere else. Confirmed! Not in Singapore also!

I wanted to go to the beach to check out the snorkelling but my mum and sis said it was too dark and too late blah blah so we just walked around a bit and then went back to our chalet.

On Saturday, we all woke up late. We were still not hungry because of yesterday's dinner so Shima and me went to see-see, look-look around their jacuzzi area. It was so nice!! We planned to go there at night. Then I dragged her to search for the snorkelling place but we still couldn't find it so we went canoeing instead. Wah, the canoeing was fun but I fell into the water alot of times and got soaked. Ishk!

We went to their outdoor snack place for lunch because were all still not hungry yet. I liked their sandwiches. Very nice and light eventhough it's quite thick and meaty. Wonder how they do it. I like their chocolate pudding also. It was the first time I ate chocolate pudding and it's so sedap!! I went back to the chalet after lunch because I was still a bit wet and wanted to dry up. Very cold tau, pergi tempat berangin dgn baju basah semua!!

I watched a bit of tv while waiting for my mum and sis to come back. I flipped thru their brochure also to see what else we could do there. Since it was our last day, thought of trying out their sunset cruise. They agreed and we called up information to ask what time the sunset cruise is for then we went there.

The cruise was about 2 hours ++ and the view was wonderful! They brought us around the whole place and everything looked so different during sunset. The wind was fresh also and I felt very relaxed. I wished that Yan could be there with me coz he would enjoy it alot.

That night we had BBQ dinner at the pool. They had some performances but we were not so interested in that. We just ate and chatted and made plans for Sunday. On Sunday we had breakfast and check out. We needed to look for kains for Hari Raya so we went from shop to shop. All of those that we saw was gorgeous but a bit on the expensive side so end up we didn't buy anything. Maybe we'll go again to JB after World Cup to see what abah and Yan think. I have a feeling we might end up not making any and just buying ready-made ones this year.

Going home was horrible. The jam could kill anyone and we could die of boredom just waiting and waiting. Luckily we had some funky CDs in the car and we turned the volume up to entertain ourselves. We reached home about 7 ++ so that means we were caught in the jam for 3 hours!! Bibik already cooked dinner so we just had to wash up and unpack. After dinner we chatted with Bibik and then us girls went to bed early. We left Yan and abah to watch football by themselves. These guys ahh.... Can eat sleep and drink footbal seh.

Now I'm back at work and feeling very refreshed. It's a beautiful place and very worth it to stay there. Maybe I will suggest Sibu Island Resort for our anniversary getaway in August. Nice place for a honeymoon tau! Ehem, ehemmmmmm!!!!

2006-06-12T14:04:00.000+08:00

World Cup started on Friday. Yan said he sped home and he and abah watched the opening ceremony. Shima and me went shopping after work and came back about midnight. It was nice lepak-ing with my sister. A long time since we just went out the two of us.

Fetched Shima from work and we went to Sakura @ City Hall for dinner. After that we shopped at Raffles City and Marina Square. I expected it to be crowded because of the GSS and weekend but it was not so crowded. We were joking, saying that maybe the girls got chained to their hubby/bf/fiance so that they won't shop while the men get hooked on soccer. LOL!

We didn't buy much although there were some good sales around. I only got my Bobbi Brown blusher, Red Earth blusher and eyeliner/mascara and M.A.C lip gloss. Thought of buying shoes but there weren't any nice ones around. I even dropped by my old friend, Bata! LOL, but still nothing appealed to me. Seems like designers these days don't come up with good shoe designs already.

Shima bought some power suits from Robinson's and a pair of boots that I said is good only if we went to cold places. So impractical but for fashion sake, that woman bought it. Ishk! After shopping, we got a bit hungry and went to MacDonald's since it's the only place open at 10pm and will remain open 24/7! We chatted about alot of things.. Her birthday getaway we are planning, her upcoming wedding (in 2 years! LOL! I knowlah it's a long time to go but no harm discussing now what), work and alot of other gossips.

Finally we decided to make our way home. We thought that World Cup match was over but it was just starting! Aarrrrghhhhhhhh! My poor mum was alone at home with no company all these while! Poor thing, got neglected by son in law and husband. So we drag ibu to my room and showed her what we bought and chatted some more. Guess what! All 3 of us slep in my rm!!

Wahahahahahha!!!!!!!!!! Boleh selit 3 orang ni katil kita! At first it was just a joke when I suggested it to "revenge" the guys but we ended up sleeping while watching tv. The boys pulak were watching the matches until Subuh and all of us went to sleep in our proper beds after that.

The rest of the weekend, I spent at home doing spring cleaning with the maid. My mother and Shima went to visit some of my mom's friends while the Yan and abah talked about soccer. Boring seh! 4 more weeks to go. Sighhhhhhhhhhhh!

2006-06-07T14:12:00.000+08:00

Eh, why nobody infect me with tag virus huh? You all don't love me eh? :( Never mind, nobody wants to tag me so I tag myself. Got this from Yati, by the way. Thank you, awak. LOL!

3 SCHOOLS I WENT TO:
PAP, Tampines Primary and Temasek Secondary.

3 THINGS IN MY HANDBAG:
Red Earth blusher, M.A.C lipstick and Menthos Spearmint (the green one)

3 THINGS TO DO WHEN I AM STRESSED:
Sleep, Watch TV or Eat (mana tak naik badan?)

3 PLACES I GO TO ON A DAILY BASIS:
Carpark, work and home.

3 FAVOURITE FRUITS:
Mango, peach and orange.

3 NAMES I GO BY:
Dee, Deean and Shidah.

3 FAVOURITE FOOD:
OCK's fried squid fritters, my uncle's ikan bakar sambal and my mother's noodles (any style).

3 THINGS I AM WEARING NOW:
Black and pink striped skirt from Mango, pink top from the "boutique" at Bedok Interchange and errrrrmmmm, my coli! LOL.

WHO IS IN THE HOUSE WITH ME?
Not at home now. In the office :(

WHO AM I THINKING ABOUT RIGHT NOW?
Shima - whether she bought the things I pesan-ed her yesterday.

WHO DID I LAST TALK TO ON THE PHONE?
One of my students' mother.

WHO DID I SIT NEXT TO IN 5TH PERIOD CLASS?
I don't have any periods (not the menses one eh) anymore. Tuition centre what. Even if I have one, I sit alone. What to do, teacher what.

WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON I TOLD I LOVE?
Yan - last night after he bought for me rojak. LOL!

WHO DO I WISH WAS WITH ME RIGHT NOW?
The IT guy so he can fix our printer. Now we have to keep going to the Big Boss room to print. Leceh bin Menyusahkan ajer.

WHO GETS ON MY NERVES THE MOST IN SCHOOL?
Believe it or not, it would be the unreasonable parents of my students who do not know anything but always want to poin finger here, point finger there.

WHERE DO I LIVE?
Singapore. Hahaha.... Duh, right?

WHERE IS MY PHONE?
At home!!! I forgot to bring it with me today :(

WHERE DO I SLEEP?
Usually in my room, on my bed. Sometimes in Shima's room or the sofa in the hall. LOL.

WHERE IS THE LAST PLACE I TOOK A RIDE TO?
Work. Yan sent me today.

WHERE IN MY HOUSE AM I?
I am in the office lah, tak paham-paham!

WHAT WAS THE LAST THING I ATE?
Fried rice cooked lovingly by my MIL.

WHAT COLOUR SHIRT AM I WEARING?
Pink BLOUSE (not shirt ok? I don't wear shirt outside :p)

WHAT IS THE CLOSEST ITEM NEAR ME THAT IS BLUE?
My calculator.

WHAT DO I LIKE BEST ABOUT SCHOOL?
The students and their peraingai. Some can be such cute angels, some like devils, some suck up to you and etc. Reminds me of my school days.

WHAT IS MY FAVOURITE COLOUR?
Orange!! That's why my wedding was an orange and white theme :D

WHAT DO I WEAR MORE? JEANS OR SHORTS?
Hmm, if outside then it's jeans but if at home then it's shorts.

WHAT IS THE LAST MOVIE THAT I WATCHED?
Ice Age 2. Yah, yah, that was a LOOONGGG time ago that I last watched a movie.

WHEN DID I START SCHOOL?
1985

WHEN IS MY BIRTHDAY?
14th April.. every year! *hint*

WHEN DID I LAST GO TO THE MALL?
Last week, to buy this cool pair of shades at only $40++. I forgot the brand. Must go home and check.

WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME I BOUGHT A PAIR OF PANTS?
Last month. Also at a "boutique" at Bedok Interchange.

WHEN DID I LAST BURN SOMETHING?
Yesterday! When I was heating up something and fell asleep. Bloody dangerous, can?

Ok!! All done, now is my favourite part. Hmm, should I tag anyone? Coz I wasn't tagged in the first place so it's like breaking the rules only....

Alah, what the heck kan? Just do it, said Nike, so I just do it lor.

3 PEOPLE TO DO THIS:

Shima - the lazy bum who doesn't update her blog.
Floating Lilac - the one who hasn't been tagged yet.
Wats - the one who must be saved from the World Cup craze.

Ok people, go do this job!

2006-06-05T09:49:00.000+08:00

Heylo!

It's now June. The dreaded month for me because it means the World Cup is coming. There goes the peace in the house. There will be screaming and shouting and lots and lots of litter like can drinks and potato chips wrappers. *shudders* Then, I will also be neglected by Yan for one whole month.

So what do I do? I pay him back by shopping, shopping, shopping. After all, it's the GSS! Padan muka! LOL, girls this is what we call.. REVENGE OF THE FEMALE SPECIES!

Dun pray-pray hor.

2006-05-29T10:03:00.000+08:00

THE GREAT SINGAPORE SALE IS HERE!!!!

So what else? Saturday after scouting around for the contractors recommended by you lovelies, Yan, Shima, Hazik & I checked out town area. I bought quite a few things that I needed like some clothes from Isetan and Mango, my 100 ml Gucci perfume, shirts and pants from Isetan also and a wallet from The Wallet Shop for Yan.

It was actually scary shopping during the GSS because everybody is running here and there and the 4 of us cannot shop in peace. Still we managed to get whatever we needed so I guess it's worth it lah.

On Sunday, my parents, Yan and me went to 3 jemputans. 1 at Admiralty and 2 at Tampines. I like the wedding deco of the last one which was at Tampines. It had 3 colours.. orange, red and yellow. The deco actually was made to look like a three-tone colour and it looked really sunny and happy. The pengantin was my dad's friend's daughter and she looked so different from what I remembered. I remember they all used to come to our house during Hari Raya and the girl was quite shy. She would sit one corner quietly and eating anything we gave her. She used to be so small and short also. Now, she has grown taller (duh.. it has been years since I saw her) and she's so radient now!! Loved the deco, loved the pengantin's outfits and especially loved the food. I ate the most at that jemputan!

My parents wanted to check out the GSS so after that, we went shopping again but this time we only went to Tampines Mall and Century Square. I only bought some stationaries while my parents ended up buying groceries (!!!!). Chet, buat malu jer. Dah lawa-lawa abih shopping kat NTUC! LOL!

It's sad that the GSS does not involve Popular Bookstore. There were so many pens and papers I wanted to buy! Sighhhh..

Oh yah, a little update on the renovation thingy. We are still looking for the contractors. Have got our eye on this contractor recommended by Shah (a bloghopper who emailed me, thank you!!) so now all we need is a bit more to compare. We have decided not to rush things. It's not like we urgently need a place to stay what! LOL. So we will take our time on the reno and moving and such. Most probably will completely move in next year only!

2006-05-26T09:46:00.000+08:00

My sis sent the photos for developing although ours is a digital camera. So the cost of the developing came close to $50 for about 80+ pictures only! Wow, much much more than pictures taken with a non digital cam. I wonder if it is just this shop that is expensive or all shops charge so much for digital pics.

Anw, all of you are fast eh? I just posted the appeal yesterday and I already received so many emails with suggestions. Thank you very much, appreciate it a lot :) Tomorrow, Yan and I will be going to those places that you suggest. Thank you again!!

2006-05-25T23:05:00.000+08:00

Can't believe I am up at such a late hour. Been desperately searching for a good and reasonable contractor who can do the Balinese theme for my new place. We want to move in before bulan puasa but at the rate we are going, I may either have to change the theme I want for the new place or move in next year only. Sigh.

Anyone knows of a good contractor, can please leave a comment or email me at deeyan1979@yahoo.com.sg? Thank you, would appreciate it very much!

2006-05-24T14:06:00.000+08:00

Just got back from lunch with Shima. Lazy girl took MC today, ishk!

I came to work pretty early today because I took the bus. Thank God two of my colleagues were already in. As you all know I'm quite a pengecut (timid) person. The few times that I came REALLY early, I would sit at the nearby coffeeshop or go up to office and on all the lights and my radio loudly. See?

This was the conversation with them, LOL:

Jane: Wah so early you come! I thought you come back tomorrow only?!
Shakeena: Eh yalah, how come u cut short holiday?
Me: HUH?! I'm coming back today what! *check calender on desk* Yalah, 24th!
Jane: *check system* No! Your leave form say leave until 25th what!
Me: WHAT?!?!?!

So you see, I should have been at home or shopping right now if not for my selenger-ness. What to do? I was already at work (early some more) so I just cancelled my leave for today and tomorrow. Save two days.

I need to get used to the new system of applying for leave! Otherwise I will keep getting confused and everytime come back earlier. So embarrassing. LOL!

2006-05-23T11:35:00.000+08:00

I don't know if anyone reads my blog anymore. I think I have not been blogging for so many months already! Well, in case anyone's reading, here's what I've been up to:

Busy preparing exam papers for my students.
Busy searching for a flat. We finally settled for this 5 room flat at Kallang. Very big and very spacious. Now we're looking for good contractors who can give us the best price for the Balinese concept I want. Anyone knows? Can email me at deeyan1979@yahoo.com.sg or just leave your comments.
Busy meeting this friend and that friend. This relative and that relative. You know, that customary introduction we have to do after getting married. By right, should do it a few days after marriage but we decided to wait until all our wedding photos and videos were ready the can sekali gus go visit everyone. Alhamdulillah, managed to finish our 'rounds' by end of March.
Busy planning things for Mother's Day lah, Shima's birthday lah and lots lots more.
Busy like everyone with work and more work. New students came in last month and we have to teach them a different way because they are foreign kids who cannot speak English well. So basically we have some communication problem. First time we're taking in foreign students so now we have to meet and troubleshoot, meet and troubleshoot. Sigh. Kadang-kadang sampai naik bosan asyik ada meeting, meeting, meeting!

Anyway, I had a relaxing week in Bintan with Yan, Shima, Ainul & Aini.

Got home yesterday night and watched the Singapore Idol show my parents taped for us. Kekek seh! I can't believe there are such people in Singapore who are like that. Makes me wonder if they are insane or maybe they really think they can sing. I like the part when they showed the "shortest audition" segment. Especially when that Omputih girl open her mouth, sang one note and then went, "Can you please say "no" so I can leave?" LOL! LOL! LOL!

I cannot wait to watch them get down to serious business next week. Wonder if there'll be any cute guys who got through? LOL!

Oh yah, reply to all your tags:

Aimee: Ok link updated!

Sharinna: Yah I noe! But I'm back!!

Wats: I think I noe. LOL! Been too long oredi lah.

Yati: Hehe, I'm back!!

2006-02-21T09:17:00.000+08:00

Hello, my lovelies!

Sorry I have not been replying to your tags/tagging you/blogging. Been very very busy. With work, with family and things like that.

Meanwhile, don't take my link off okay? I hope to be back very soon..... PROMISE!!!!

2006-02-03T10:05:00.000+08:00

Quick blogging before my next class.....

I signed up for Multiply! LOL, but I dunnoe wat I'm going to do with it. Going to explare more during lunch.

2006-02-02T13:18:00.000+08:00

What I did during the CNY hols

BBQ at Aunt Ariana's place, mom's side of e family. I tell you, I ate about 15 pieces of my uncle's ikan bakar. I cannot remember what else I ate because I know I didn't really touch the other food. Only ate e ikan bakar, LOL! It wasnt really an exciting BBQ coz not many of my cousins came. Some of dem were away or had to work. *sigh*

Then e rest of e hols was spent lazing ard @ home since most shops were closed. Only went out on Sat to Yan's ex-NS friend's wedding at CCK. Thought of shopping after that but we forgot that the shops weren't open so we ended up visiting my ILs, in baju kurung and all. Got to meet my favourite Baby Izad, though so it was a good day :)

Sigh, but thatz e prob wif CNY hols lah, all the shops are closed so no point going out unless you're going overseas or visiting. But want to go JB also difficult coz the jam will get you down. Dah bagus-bagus beria-ria nak pergi JB, abih jan-kaya. Terus patah balik. LOL! Berdrama pulak cikgu ni satu....

So how did you all spend ur long hols?

2006-02-02T09:15:00.000+08:00

Badan ni sunnguh liat.com nak pergi kerja pagi tadi. Maklumlah, semalam cuti.. Dahtu, ayah dan suami kena kerja pagi-pagi, tiada sesiapa nak hantar kerja. Terpaksa naik kenderaan public pasal taxi satu pun tak nampak. Bila naik bas, hati jadi sakit dgn manjan-manjan ni semua. Berebut sini, menolak sana, memekik sini, dah picit loceng pastu taknak turun. Org muda dgn org tua pun sama-sama menyakitkan hati. Kerana itu, badan semakin liat dan hati semakin sakit..... Akhirnya, sampai juga di tempat kerja in one piece.

So that's my story for today. What I did for the weekend? Didn't do much except for Monday when we all had the BBQ. Will blog about tht later, now must go back to work. Oh noooooooooooo!

2006-01-27T12:43:00.000+08:00

Half day + long weekend = Shidah tak tahu duduk diam.

Bye bye and Happy Chinese New Year!!

2006-01-26T09:27:00.000+08:00

Taken from Wats blogspot:

"PS: Thank you, Shidah and Shima! The experience may not have been possible if it weren't for the two of you. 'Twas one the most intangible birthday gift in my 23 years of living!"

Then we also got a tearful call from her after the show. Means she really enjoyed herself and we are so glad we got a good gift for her!

But Wats I was kidding about that entry to be dedicated to me lah, you know rite? We both knew tt buying the tix was the best and we were surprised when u declined e offer for e VIP tix. Still we're vair, vair happy u had a great time!!!!

Anw, long weekend coming up and I cannot wait. My parents said we'd hv a bbq on one of the CNY hols but not confirmed yet. BBQ tau! Dapat makan my uncle punya ikan bakar power! LOL!

Happy long weekend you all!

2006-01-17T09:19:00.000+08:00

I took the bus to work today because my dad is bringing my sis to the doc and Yan is working late so I cannot take his car. I decided to leave uber early today because I wanted to have breakfast at Mcdonald's. Regretting it a little because I feel so full now. Then my kids will be here in half an hour and I'm a bit sleepy. I think I better run down and get coffee before they come.

Be back!

2006-01-16T12:29:00.000+08:00

Anyone can give me ideas for gift for someone who is going for overseas studies?? I want to pengsan thinking of things to buy.

SMS, tag or email me k?

Thank you, you!!

2006-01-13T09:40:00.000+08:00

23 years ago, a cute little girl was born. She was her parents' 1st child and they doted on her. She grew up into a cute primary schooler to a nerdy teenager and now she has blossomed into a very pretty young lady who is a workaholic (tak bagus tau!).

She is my friend, Irdawathy, who we affectionately call Wats or Watssie (because her name is too long, lol)!

Happy birthday my friend!! Enjoy today and don't stay back in the office okay?! Wait I hantam you! LOL!

Kisses to you, pretty lady and hope you enjoy the concert this coming 24th :)

2006-01-11T12:25:00.000+08:00

I am SO PENAT! Yearghh!!

I think I'm going to sleep during lunch, skip eating and maybe lose that 2 kgs I put on last month.

Happy Wednesday semua!

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

Hello my lovelies and a belated happy new year to you all!

My second honeymoon was a very relaxing one and it recharged me enough for work on Tue. Thank god for the good rest!! It was so chaotic on that day because alot of students were still thinking that tuition classes started on the first week of school. Some of them, parents didn't read our letters or they didn't receive our letters because they moved/hse under reno/etc or some even don't believe their parents. Ish... Sometimes I feel like shaking these people. You all tuition here how long already? Still don't know our procedures.

So Tue was mainly sorting out things, doing some PR work and registering new students. The rest of the week was about the same story and by Fri, I was so penat, I cancelled my shopping trip wif Anndra (colleague) and we both just went home to sleep.

Felt better on Sat so Anndra, her husband, Yan and me went out. Us girls needed to shop for another colleague's baby shower which was on Sunday. Finally, we settled on this cute baby walker from Toys R Us because we both remembered her saying that she hasn't bought any baby walker or cot yet and she's going crazy already. That was on Fri when she said it so when we bought it, we hoped that she hasn't bought it still.

We went to shop some more for something for ourselves then when we were tired, we had late lunch at this coffeeshop opp Masjid Sultan. They had very nice Western food. I tried their seafood pasta and it was sedap! For a mere $5, I got restaurant-type food. Value for money seh!

On Sun, it was my colleague's baby shower. I couldn't stay long so I went to her place with Anndra and gave her the present. Had a little something to eat and chatted for a long time with her before Yan called. From her place, we both went for 2 jemputans at Pasir Panjang and Woodlands. Reached home and apa lagi.... TIDUR! LOL!

Was still tired and since my parents and Shima were out, plus we were both still full from the 2 weddings we attended, we saw no need to cook.

So this morn has been a good one for me. Centre open half day so we're not expecting any students/classes for today. Trying to clear whatever admin work that's left to do and then can leave for home. Got lots to do for Aidiladha tomorrow.

Selamat Hari Raya Haji semua!

2005-12-20T12:11:00.000+08:00

WATS!!!!!

How could you have interviewed Azhar Nor Lesta and not realized it was him?! Wats!!!! *shakes Wats hard*

LOL, so the drama but I cannot help it lah. She got to interview him and didn't even know who he was. If she had known, she could have gotten his signature for me ke, taken his photograph for me ke..... Kan, kan, kan? But it's okay, dearie, I forgive you because you will still be able to contact him as long as he is still your client right? LOL.

Sungguh desperatehousewives.com lah Shidah!

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Okay, last note before I go for lunch.....

CONGRATULATIONS DIAH AND DAYAT ON YOUR WEDDING!!!! Selamat Pangantin baru, awak-awak!

2005-12-16T11:37:00.000+08:00

Sigh, I know I haven't been blogging.

A bit busy. A bit lazy. A bit.... boring because there's nothing much to blog about.

Anyway, Shima's engagement is confirmed for 25/12/05, exactly the day before Yan and me go off for our 'second honeymoon'. I know it's going to be a bit rushed when we go off for the trip but Aimee and my relatives will be doing the cleaning up and everything else after the ceremony so we can leave everything to them.

This weekend will be the final one we can go for all the jemputans before we start preparing for Shima's engagement and then our trip. To all those who have invited me to your weddings for 25/12/05 to 1/1/06 (if you come across this lah), I'm so sorry that I cannot attend it. I hope you all liked the gifts I got you though!

Happy Holidays and enjoy the new year, lovelies! I'll be back in 2006, insya-allah!!

2005-12-11T14:35:00.000+08:00

Congrats Izad and Hana on the birth of your baby boy!!

Kita yang excited, you! Makes me want to start trying for one now. LOL!

2005-12-08T14:25:00.000+08:00

Adik is on a last minute firm excursion at a chalet and she just emailed me some pictures she took while on the beach. I'm so jealous of her! How come my place never had firm trips eh?

She's so near yet so far, I miss her already! Never mind, I'll see her during the weekend.

Anyway, I'm quite busy days preparing and planning with Hazik's side on their engagement this coming end of December and also during the weekends when I have to go for jemputans. This Saturday, I have 1 at Bukit Batok and 1 small scale dinner wedding in the evening at I don't know where. It's Yan's colleague's wedding so I didn't really note it down. On Sunday, I have only 2 and both are at Hougang. Lucky me!

3 down, 5 more to go! LOL! Must remember not to gorge! LOL again.

I think this Sunday my parents will meet up with Hazik's parent's to discuss the best date to hold their wedding. I know it's going to be in 3 years time but I'm already excited for my kental sister. Dah besau anak mak!

She's one lucky toot to have a sister like me, okay? A sister who will take care of her engagement while she enjoys herself at a firm trip. Haha, yalah yalah! I know she was my wedding planner so it's a good 'payment' for her kan? I want to be self-praising today, can? LOL!

Okay, Miss Deean/Shidah dah gila/terbiat pasal rind her anak murid yand on holiday sekarang..... The centre is so quiet without them but when they're here.. God help us, it's so noisy but fun lah!

2005-12-04T06:54:00.000+08:00

Now that Raya is over, jemputans are coming in like crazy. For this month alone, I have 11 jemputans to attend. Macam nak pengsan hamba!

But I love going to them because I usually get to meet long-lost relatives or friends. For these 11 invitations, I'll definitely make a point to go. I have 3 today, all in the east. That leaves 8 more.

*goes to weighing scale* Habislah......

Must remember not to gorge.

2005-11-29T22:46:00.000+08:00

Now that it's out in the open and I guessed right....

CONGRATULATIONS IZAD AND HANA!!!!!

2005-11-27T16:55:00.000+08:00

I don't understand some people. I know it's the Raya period and you want to cover as many places but please, man! If it's past midnight and you're coming by the busload, have some consideration and not turn up. I think, if the house belongs to one of your group in the busload, then it's perfectly fine but if it's not??

Buat terperanjat tuan rumah kan??

I don't mean that if it's only one or two people or family, it's okay to turn up past midnight. I just think it's rude to turn up past midnight at someone's house, even if it is the Raya season. Whether we're working the next day or not, you should still ask first. Or even if we say you can come past midnight, you better warn the tuan punya rumah or not stay so long.

Somebody better come up with a guide for such things.

Yesterday, Yan's whole ex-NUS cohort came by the busload without warning and we were all nicely asleep by then. Sigh. Luckily only Yan and I woke up and us 2 sleepy heads had to entertain them. No food, only kuihs and gassy drinks to serve them but they were all too bloated anyway. Thank God they didn't stay for long but I'm still angry over this incident.

Shima pointed out that we didn't have to wake up what. We could have just slept through it and it's their fault that they came unannounced and made a wasted trip. Hmmm, she has a point there but still, I think they're very inconsiderate. Also a bit too noisy. No wonder Yan seldom hangs around with them.

Anyway, was supposed to go for 2 jemputans with my parents today but I was too tired after yesterday so they excused me. Luckily it was only my dad's colleague and another distant relative's wedding so I don't feel so bad about not going. Otherwise! Penat-penat pun paksa diri pergi then I'll blame those busload of unannounce visitors. Eheh..

(Sorry for the angry entry. Haven't got it out of the system yet lah, still fuming)

2005-11-22T14:31:00.000+08:00

All those gassy drinks, kuihs, delicious, delicious food and walking around in heels have taken a toll on me finally. I felt so bad on Sunday night that Yan had to send me to CGH. My stomach was aching terribly - you know those horrible, horrible kinds that you cannot berak but is just painful? That's what I had and I couldn't sleep. Then I also had itchy throat that was so irritating because I cannot scratch it :( Kept tossing and turning that it woke Yan up and after a lot of persuasion, I let him bring me to CGH.

Luckily it was nothing serious - stomach flu and sore throat, said the doctor but I was still given so many stupid medicines. The only good thing that came out of this is that I got 4 days of MC. I slept the whole of yesterday and I'm feeling a bit better today. Still, I cannot take gassy drinks and spicy food so it's porridge and soup, porridge and soup for me for the time being. So bleagh and bland! How to enjoy Raya-ing like this?

I'll be away from work until Thursday. I hope that my work won't pile up like Mount Everest when I get back. It's so stressful lah! Sigh. Maybe I won't get to go jalan-jalan even because I want to do overtime. Sigh again. Tapi tak apa, sakit-sakit pun laki manjakan, mak-bapak manjakan. Macam best gitu! LOL! I'll worry about work when I go back, now must enjoy time away from work.

2005-11-19T01:11:00.000+08:00

Hello you all! Like my new template? Felt like something kiddish so I searched and finally found something I like. Maybe this won't last so long because it's so not me and I'll prob revert to the old template again. Heehee!

Today's visiting wasn't so bad. We only went to 3 houses because most of them were not home. Maklumlah, dah 2 minggu, ramai yang dah tak beraya lagi.... So they all go out on a Friday night. But most of them were out raya-ing too so that's another reason. I managed to reach home at 10+ and since I couldn't sleep, decided to look for a new template. Cantik kan?

Anyway, tomorrow will be a full day and very, very exhausting because we're having the Open House. Then the next day is jemputan day - 2 of them at 2 different parts of Singapore. Sungguh happening dot com hamba! LOL!

2005-11-18T14:07:00.000+08:00

Another round of Raya-ing this weekend. And then a jemputan on Sunday. *groan*

Poor, poor feet of mine.

But I'm uber excited too!

LOL!

2005-11-15T14:37:00.000+08:00

Firstly, I want to give a shout out to Yati and Lilac. Thanks for the Raya wishes, darlings and sorry I didn't reply sooner. I tried to tag you girls but something's wrong with my computer so here I am instead. ;p

Anyway, I was so tired yesterday that I couldn't blog when I had something to blog. Maklumlah, orang baru balik jalan Raya! On Friday after work, I wore my last year's kebaya. You know, the white lacy one that I blogged about? Then my colleagues were oooh-ing and aaahh-ing because they said that I looked like a bride all over again. Just because I wore white! LOL. Luckily no more teaching, otherwise my students will also be making a fuss or staring!

So on Friday, I went out with my parents, Yan and sis to go visiting to some distant relatives' houses. We came home only about 2 am so everybody woke up late on Saturday. So we all only left the house after Zuhur and went visiting to my father's side of the family. I tell you, that day I ate so much that I could not zip my kain properly by the last house. How not to eat? There was sup tulang, laksa, nasi briyani, ikan bakar, satay and so much more food that I don't know the names! Wahhh..... Luckily I was in baju kurung and not kebaya! When we all reached home, I immediately changed into Yan's biggest t-shirt so all my fats cannot be seen. Everybody was too bloated to do any housework so we sat around to watch tv or whatever then went to sleep.

Since we covered almost all of our relatives' place by Saturday, Yan and I went on our own visiting spree. Went some of his friends' and colleagues' place then to Ikram and Marsita's place. We made sure we went to their house last because Ikram told me that they were showing their wedding video and photos to all the guests. I wanted to be their last guest so I could take my time to view them. Heehee. We left their place at close to 11 pm after chatting, eating and kecoh-ing. Just us and them.

I was damn tired on Monday but still dragged myself to work. Ams was asking me why I didn't take leave for Monday as well since I go visiting until late on Sunday. I told him that I'm saving my leave days for my second honeymoon with Yan at the end of the year because I only have 4 days left. We don't know yet where we are going. Only that it's going to be during the Christmas period.

Any suggestions, anyone?

2005-11-09T00:06:00.000+08:00

Kejam-kelip, kejam-kelip, dah seminggu kita beraya! Like what some people may say.... Preparation take more than a month but the day is over in such a short time. Unlike in Malaysia. In Malaysia, you can still feel the meriahness of the celebration. They still play Raya songs, they still show Raya shows and etc. Haiz...

But luckily the celebration is far from over. My family and I havent'f finished visiting and we're going to be visiting every Friday (after work) and weekends. Confirm will be damn tired on the next Monday so luckily school's out so it's admin work and sitting down the rest of the year. Heehee....

So how was your Raya eh?

For me, it was very different. A good kind of different because Yan and I spent Raya for the first time as husband and wife. This year, we wore our nikah baju on the first day. Still brand new and very orangey + ratu-ratu, I like! First house was of course my house. This year, my family and I didnt leave home at 11 am to go to Nenek's. Instead, we spent part of the morning at home so Yan and I can spend time with my parents before we made our way to my in-laws' at 3pm.

After my in-laws' place, we went to both my paternal and maternal grandparents' place, which were both near my in-laws' one, then to Yan's grandmother's place. So for the first day alone, we came home only at 1am!!

On the second day, Yan had to work in the afternoon because he could only take half day leave so I went with my family. He joined us only at the second last house, which was Aunt Yoza's house and at the last house (i.e. Aunt Ariana's one), my darling was so tired that he could not even open his eyes so I drove back instead to let him sleep. Isteri misali kan aku? LOL!

Third day started late because everyone concussed till late morning. Yan and I follwed his dad's side this time for visiting and then a bit of MIL's side as well. Then on Sunday, it was the rest of MIL's side and since we managed to cover some on Saturday, on Sunday we went home quite early. By 10 pm we were home and resting already!

So this Friday after work is the start of another round of visiting. It's been great so far coz I feel like an OKB (orang kaya baru ler..) when I give out all those money to the kids. Heehee....

Anw, hope you all had a good time during Raya too!

2005-11-03T00:22:00.000+08:00

SELAMAT HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI!

Maaf Zahir Batin dan jangan lupa ke rumah, ye, cik kak cik kak semua!

2005-11-02T09:35:00.000+08:00

I'm so tired now. I stayed over at MIL's place from Sunday until yest to help with the making of the kuihs and cleaning up. Luckily I'll be on leave for the rest of the week and next week, too!

Now, everybody at home is sleeping including husband. Bila agaknya nak start masak eh? I think we'll only start it in the afternoon but it's ok because Ayam Masak Merah, Lontong and Serunding all done last night already. So what's left is Rendang and Sambal Goreng Pengantin. After that, it's spring cleaning again and putting up the curtains.

Wahh.... How not to be tired like this, right? But it's a good kind of tired because it will all pay off. Kan kan kan?

Selamat Hari Raya you all!

2005-10-31T10:42:00.000+08:00

Thank God it's the start of the holidays for the tuition centre. Now I can sit down at my desk in peace and not have to run up and down the stairs. Puasa-puasa kena lari, penat tau!

Anyway, this year my sis and I did not become minah-minah kain because we bought all the ready-made clothes. Kind of feels good to buy readymade once in awhile. Dun have to rack your brains to think of all the designs or whether the tailor made it properly or blah blah.... LOL!

So it's 2 days left to Raya. Tak sabar, beta! Now I will be a good girl and start on all these admin work. Work work work, time will pass faster, you!

2005-10-29T13:27:00.000+08:00

Finally done with all the kuih-making!! Now on to the cleaning and cooking.

This year we've got 2 strong men in the house so I think it will not be as teruk as other years. Can help us move furniture and vacuum the house. Then can also help us do the marketing on Sunday!

Feeling a sense of accomplishment because the kuih-making is done about 1 week before Raya. Not like other years when one day before then we finsih it off. Maybe it's because we're not making that many goodies this year also.

Later will be another tiring day so we all are going to sleep now. "Nite nite" all :) (LOL! Padahal dah petang eh?)

My Yan is snoring away... Chet!!

2005-10-27T14:05:00.000+08:00

Yikes!

I forgot to reply to Yati's tag about why our family have a phobia on posting our photos online. You see, a few months before I start blogging, some of my friends who had blogs (now dah defunt lah kirakan) would post our gathering pictures and etc. Then one day, we found some of our pix on this porn website and a few other MSN forums. This was alerted to us by a friend (dun ask why he was in the porn site. LOL!) and we immediately complained to the owners of all these websites but all they could do was tell us to read the disclaimer that they are not liable for the pictures their readers post.

Of course, we were so angry but we didn't know who to turn to for help so I asked Wats and a few other relatives who know a bit about Law about what we should do. After much discussion, all of us victims went down to Sub Courts to make the complain and all the CSO did was take down our names, contacts and complains but didn't seem interested in what we had to say. One of them even looked us up and down like as if we were criminals. I was so disgusted that I decided not to pursue the matter in court and made a police report as well. Until now, no news.

Then I wrote to ST. Too bad, they didn't publish my letter and I got very upset. We were at a loss because it seemed like nobody can do anything. At Yan's advice, we wrote to our friend bloggers to delete all our pictures to protect from more abuse and also seeked help from all our other friends not to post our pictures online. Kirakan dah serik lah. That was the best we could do since nobody else wanted to help us.

So now we're very careful about posting pictures and our friends have been very cooperative and supportive in this area.

So now you know....

2005-10-24T09:17:00.000+08:00

I wish I had followed in Shima's footsteps and took leave today.

I am so, so, so tired!

2005-10-18T10:16:00.000+08:00

*sigh*

I haven't blogged for a long time eh? Have been very busy lah, so sorry! Preparing my students for exams, hardcore spring cleaning during the weekends, shopping for Syawal, etc. I ytell you, I've been so tired these days that after Isya', I just sleep until the next morning Sahur. Feeling guilty because it seems like I've not been layan-ing Yan.

*sigh*

Oh yah, went to JB for some Hari Raya shopping and we decided to get our own couple baju; don't want to boria with any side of our family so that we don't cause any side to be upset. How thoughtful of us! We've also decided to do our own visiting and not follow one side of the family only. Maybe first day we'll follow my parents because his side usually just stay home on the first day. They have a lot of visitors because my granny-in-law lives with his parents.

So it's settled, no need to pening-pening kepala thinking about this. LOL!

A lot of people have requested to see my wedding photos. Hmmmmm.... I have to ask Yan for permission on whether can post it online or not okay? Sorry lah, both of us have a phobia of having our photos posted online lah.... Loooong story!

2005-10-07T09:50:00.000+08:00

RAMADHAN MUBARAK!

Selamat berpuasa kepada semua umat Islam! Happy fasting to all fellow Muslims and Muslimahs.

My family and I will not be in Singapore this whole week because we'll be at a relative's village to spend Ramadhan with her. We will also start our Hari Raya shopping this week. Very late, I know. Also, this year is the first Yan and I will be celebrating Ramadhan and Syawal as husband and wife. Can't wait to have our couple baju kurung and plan the visiting.

Should we match the colour with our family or be our own? Should we go visiting with our family or go on our own. Whose side to go first? How to divide our time between our families? Wah... All haven't decided yet.

But first, on to the important factor - ibadah!So to all of you, may our ibadah be accepted by Allah s.w.t., insya-allah!

2005-09-28T09:20:00.000+08:00

Eh, alamaaaaak! I just read all my comments and I realised that I've been tagged by Aimee. Sorry lah, you! I will do it soon okay? Ciao chin ciao!

2005-09-26T09:53:00.000+08:00

To my dear lovelies,

NOTICE OF CHANGE OF URL

As required in the Bloggers' Courtesy Guide, I am giving you a week's notice of my intention to change my URL to something else. Do check your email or tags in 1 week's time for the new info on my URL ok?

Yous sincerely,
Shidah