Monday, April 30, 2012
Weekend Menu #26: Taste of Bako
Saturday, April 28, 2012
In My Daughter's Eyes
Happy birthday, my girl!
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Back here
So how the kids, you may ask? They are back to the baby sitter today. We had some great times together. I brought them to China-Malaysia Friendship Park (Taman Sahabat) on Thursday evening after the rain. They had great times walking and feeding those fishes in the pond.
We did not go any where much because of the weather. It was rather unpredictable weather over here. Most afternoons and evenings we will have heavy showers so I prefer to keep my 2 kids dry indoors. But they did not complain much because they can watch Barney series the whole afternoon. *wink*
Baby Jay has few bumps under my care. Luckily his bump on forehead subdued and it looks okay after few cold-pressed method done on him! I learnt a new aids from few people. If your kids have a bruise, the first time you do is to apply a pack of ice on the area. Massage and the bruise will gone in few days. and you wouldnt have that ugly brown (or purplish) marks on your skin.
Other than the bumping and falling down accidents, we were doing fine. I am not so sure, Baby Jay is pretty clumsy and accident-prone. But at home, he will be alright.
As for hubby, he has a busy schedule in the office. He was so busy last week that we hardly see him, except at nights. His CEO was in town so he offered to be the driver. And the next few days everyone from other branches knew him. Now I know the reason why he volunteered to be the driver! *wink*
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Seeds anyone?
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Er, it doesn't taste at all. Just feel like biting some seeds in your mouth and some will stuck on your teeth. But after taking it, I have my daily bowel movement. Normally once every 2 days, but now every day I must go to the toilet!
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Home outdoor design
Our bedrooms are almost done and only left the kitchen , backyard and car porch. The contractor has submitted their quotation and that include a driveway pavers which I like the most. It makes the car porch and backyard a distinctive look. Some more the contractor gives us a lifetime guarantee on the pavers, so do not need to worry too much about the maintenance.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
For a week
So I don't think I would have time to go online, plus do much posting and blog hopping since I am much occupied with my 2 kids. And I do not have internet connection at home and hubby mostly bring his iPad to work.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
In 1985......
More than 27 years ago, we had our very first family trip to Singapore and KL. I was 8 years old that time, my sis was 4 and bro was 3 years old then. In Singapore, we stayed in my aunt's house (my dad's elder sister) for few days. Then we took the rail train to KL and stayed there for few days before headed home. Although I can't remember the whole trip but I remember some of the fond moments. There was a photo album we took throughout our vacation that my mum still keep well. Maybe one day I shall share one of the pictures with you. *wink*
Ok, back to my previous post when I mentioned that my mum gave me something yesterday morning. It was not a heirloom as a blogger friend guessed. It was nothing expensive. However it was a rattan basket my mum bought in KL back in 1985. So, this basket has been more than 27 years old and it was still in good condition. I was so surprised seeing this basket when my mum shown me because I never remember this basket at all. Why not? I was so young that time. And she has been keeping it in her wardrobe all this while!
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Nice right?? And maybe I can keep some of Baby Jay's toys in there too. He loves to bring his toys around when ever we go out, so this basket will help in keeping them in one place.
Monday, April 16, 2012
My breakfast with mum
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And besides the breakfast my mum gave me a present this morning. Actually something from the past, which I find it memorable! Will share with you in the next post so watch out for it.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
My gratitude
I am grateful :
1. I survived this week without any problem. It has been a stressful week at work.
2. to my staff. They have been hardworking and diligent during the one day stock checking. What would I do without them?? Thank you again. Promise a great dinner from me soon.
3. I do not look my age. Alright, I have to clarify here. I am going to be in my 35 soon, so don't bluff me by saying I am in my 20s!
4. I went for my overdue Pap Smear and ultrasound. And the result? Satisfactory. Consulted doctor on my dizziness, it may be due to low blood count or inner ear fluid imbalance.
5. After hanging my sport shoes when I was pregnant with my 1st child in 2006, I finally used them again. Reunited with my jogging buddy this week and we had our first session in the park on Thursday evening. More jogging to come!
6. everything is in order at home. It is hard to live with other people, but hubby told me to be patient. After all I have been staying there for 6 years plus, so few more months to go would not hurt me much. So God, please give me the strength to go through the next few months.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Reducing the principal
Anyone doing the same thing as I do??? Any differing opinion?
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Board games
Yesterday my sister bought some board games to entertain the kids at home. I was surprised that she went to get those aeroplane game and snake & ladder game boards. Well, we played those game boards when we were small, so it would be good to teach this new generation on what we played as a child, her reasoning. I like her idea!
I am sure most of you played more than one board games when you were kids. It was past time activity besides tv watching.
Now you see, kids nowadays seldom exposed to real board games and mostly play computer and online games. Correct me if I were wrong. My kids are more high-tech than me. My girl will able to browse through the Yahoo! games and find the games that she wants to play! At her age, I did not have computers and we mostly played pretending games (such as cooking, teacher and students etc) and board games. I remember as a kid, me and siblings had a set of few board games such as monopoly, chess, Chinese chess, aeroplane games, S&L and more. It was fun!
My girl was full of questions when I told her yesterday morning that her aunt bought some game boards for her to play in the evening. Why we go down when touch the snake head? How we move up the ladder etc? I think she was thinking that the pieces will move up and down by themselves! Lol!
So hopefully my children would not lose out on those excitement and fun. And thanks sis for introducing our childhood games to my children! My girl has been nagging me to bring her to grandparents' house today to continue the games! *wink*
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Short note
Hubby is supposed to go to KL tomorrow but he declined the trip. One second, he said he is going and the next second, he told me he is not going! I also not so sure he is going or not! Averagely he is flying to KL for training once a month. Not all the staff but only performing staff is entitled to go.
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Beautiful home
It has been my home for the past 34 years and counting. I used to dream of migrating to other country when I was young. Never like the humid weather, and prefer some Western countries where I could experience the beautiful 4 seasons.
Hubby also shared the same dream as me, thinking of sending kids to overseas and have their higher educations there. Our first choice is New Zealand. I always love New Zealand. I heard so much of it from friends and relatives.
But recent natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunami and political unrest rather turn me off. We are not changing our mind, but rather re-assess our plan. The kids are still young, so it would not happen in 10 years time. We may not migrating over, but instead staying for certain period for children' educational benefit sake. So we are not leaving our country behind.
I am not complaining about my home. We may not have a perfect environment here, but after thinking and weighing this and that, we still think that our country is not too bad. I guess so, because many expatriates and foreigners residing here. There must be some reasons they choose our country right?
(picture taken in front of the jetty near Astana)
I love Kuching because here I can find good food, great people and beautiful scenery. Probably the last one is hard to find now, with many developments mushrooming around the city in past years. Kuching is fast developing and sometimes I wonder are we really ready for all those development?
Friday, April 6, 2012
Girly me
So how do you celebrate your Easter's Day this coming Sunday??? Sunday is the family day, so as usual going to church with my family, having breakfast and relaxing at home.
When ever I am free I would have my nails painted. FREE means when the kids are out of sight! Lol! Since I do not cook and do housework much, I can preserve the colours longer. Sometimes I will go a over adventurous with the nail colours and if I like it, I will keep it for few days. If no, then wash them away. So, what do you think of my adventurous nail colours???
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Bloody red for that vamp look!
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And some days I would go bolder with the blue crackle!
I love the silver base because it makes my nails brighter and skin fairer. So I don't look so dark. I have gotten darker in recent years. Seriously, I think I am in need of manicure. Look like my nails need some care and treatment. :p
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Other day it will be the normal black & white term. "Like the black and white butterflies, flying endless on the cloudy sky."
And I am celebrating this year Easter's Day with my spotted nail colours. No coloured Easter eggs this year though. *wink* And pardon the "mess" as I took a picture of it prior to cleaning and touch-up. Lol!
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Which one do you like most???
Thursday, April 5, 2012
My Indian breakfast
One of his sons opened another branch in King's Centre. The business is good as ever and every day crowded with customers. Why not? Students from nearby institutions and office and government workers having their meals there.
We had our breakfast there this morning. I still prefer the Batu Lintang stall because the curry more flavourish and its rojak is not too sweet. But nevertheless it was a great meal for us because although we waited more than 30 minutes for our food, the waitress and waiter are very friendly. Our breakfast cum lunch! Very filling! You will not regret eating there.
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Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Dream towards your goals
And before we doze off, hubby and I will have our nightly chat. And we talk mostly on daily events, and our future. We have dreamt of wonderful future for ourselves and children. Who doesn't?
I believe that when you have a goal for the future, you will do something to achieve it. So, we list down and divide our goals into short and long term goal. Short term would be those we need to achieve in one or two months time. Long term goal would be those in 5 or 10 years time.
When you have your goals, you need to list down the strategies. Dream without action is simply passing the times. And time is waiting for no one. Have a goal, go for it and you will succeed! *wink*
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Light along the way
I need some inspiration or motivation. When things are not going your way, you always believe that there is a light at the end of the road. That what keeps me going. For better life and brighter future of my children.
What inspire or motivate me?? Everything you can say. From kids (their funny and naive words), hubby's predicament and people that I meet every day to your blog posts.
One of the blogs that I admired is Jemima's Journal. Her journal always full of meaningful quotes and sayings. I actually like the following quotes. And I was telling my hubby this morning when he told me about his office politics. Staff back-stabbing him and boss having double standard, everyone playing games in office etc. Rubbish politics I said. Never ending and everywhere is the same. So I told him to implement the 2 S (Silence and Smile). And if both does not work in solving problems, then let it be. Nothing last forever, as the above quote stated!
Alright, time for a cup of tea. My 2nd cup actually. It keeps me going for the rest of the day too.