Een See & Tell

Sweating...

2011-06-04T14:01:00.002+08:00

Hot!Hot!Hot....couldn't stand the heat lately. How I wish it's autumn in Malaysia. Now I really missed the nice weather in Perth. If only I could turn back that time...

Hello..??

2011-05-26T10:24:00.002+08:00

Errr....Hello..hello...Anybody home?
Oooohh!! It has been years..Those years of silent. Hopefully I've the strength to spice up this long forgotten blog...not too much for a headgear start ok!

Haryz-a dramatic arrival..

2009-09-16T08:58:00.003+08:00

To deliver Haryz out to this very own world wasn't that easy guys..(where got an easy delivery anyway..what la..haha..). I really wished to get him out of my tummy as normal as it can be but my fate written to be ceasarean instead.

I suffered a labour pain starting from 4pm on 11/4/09 and only 14 hours after that Haryz proudly arrived to this world. And wonder why did I say it was so dramatic??

Well, my delivery date was actually fall on 16/4/09-Thursday and still I insisted to go back to my home town in R*mbau on that Saturday. Even my dad was so scary that it was too close to the delivery and yet still I pretended as if it was too far away.

As soon a swe arrived in my hometown at about 1 pm, I started to experience a mild contraction and from there it became stronger from time to time.

If my dad was so scary, you can imagine how my other half reacted when I decided to go back. He seemed to refuse at first but I still insisted to visit my late mom's grave. So, to avoid me from getting a very long & ugly face, he then followed.

Back to arrival story, when the pain getting unbearable, I decided to go back home that evening after magrib prayer. Whoa...for those who have the labour pain experiences, you would know how does it feel, right?...the contraction...gosh!!!

A journey from R**b*u to P**r*j*y* usually took only 1-1.5 hours but with a heavy rain along the way, the journey was slightly longer than usual and quite horrible too...
Daddy was in such a tension when I on & off crying for pain. We was hoping that Haryz would not popped out while the car was riding fast..

Thank God that we managed to arrive in Hospital P*tr**ay* safe & sound at 9pm. To make it more creepy, the delivery ward was all closed that night and no patient would be accepted due to fire. (Buleh,guys time aku nak beranak time tu la wad salin terbakau..Holy Cow..tol-masuk sok kabar tu)

So, we'd no choice but to rush to Hospital Serdang nearby..luckily still got places. And after the doctor tried to induce the labour for about 5 hours but the 'way"still not fully dilated. Unfortunately, the doctor had detected that Haryz's heart beat was deteriorating due to already passing stools.

Feeling worried inside and to curb any worst scenario, I made a sacrifice for an emergency ceasarean, again, after my 1st one and Haryz seen the world @6.12am on 12/4/2009.

The End

Tadaaa...presenting my hero!

2009-09-15T21:04:00.003+08:00

Haryz @ 4 months

Miss U truly,deeply..terribly

2009-04-10T15:01:00.009+08:00

I couldn't hold my tears , each & every time I hear this song. The lyric touches me so deeply.

I miss her in countless ways...& all the past memories we had together, I hold it still and kept it in a very special place in my heart.

She was there every time needed, to share all my ups and downs in facing the challenging world. She was always there to lend her gentle & tender shoulder for me to cry on. To held me up when I was down, to support me when I was weak. I wish she was here to share all the joys that I've gone through...

Now, seeing myself being a mother, just making me more appreciate her and truly thankful for what she'd done and thought me during her lifetime.

Well guys, for those who still have mom out there, shower her with greater love and care each & every day while u still can.

6 years have passed so quickly but still I miss u and love u unconditionally, 'Mak'. Al-fatihah...

Woo's & Boo's of My Pregnancies-Part I

2009-04-03T09:36:00.004+08:00

Since I still have time waiting for the actual 'Big Day' to arrive, I would glad to share some significant experiences from my 2 previous pregnancies and of course the current one. Well, it is only a matter of sharing ok , not more than that guys..

FAVOURITE DRINKS

1st pregnancy - Coffee bean
Up to that extent that I asked my dear hubby to drive right from Rem*au to Bandar Mel*k* just to have a sip of it ( fyi, there is no outlet in my home town at that time and that was 7 years ago, ok?!)

2nd pregnancy - Soya bean & toufu fa
I bought it almost everyday from the Pasar Ramadhan in Buk*t Rah*an P*tr* (BRP)

Current pregnancy - Milo and anything chocolate based
Eventhough some says, you better drink soya to get a fairer baby but I couldn't help but to grab a cartoon of Milo whenever possible...I just get head over heel with that drink!!

FAVOURITE FOODS

1st pregnancy - Inang-inang
Not sure whether some of u ever heard of this particular food but I can tell that this is 1 of traditional crispy snack which is well known in Me*laka. Due to my obsessesion to that snack, I begged my late mother to let me had a bite before I went to the Operation Theatre. I actually need to fast on that particular day. It was risky you know but I was totally out of controlled. Luckily, the operation went smoothly. Thank God!!

2nd pregnancy - Kuey tiow kerang
Couldn't miss to buy it from this particular brother who will cook it upon demand every evening during Pasar Ramadhan in BRP

Current pregnancy - Western Foods,steaks..bla..bla..
Maybe this baby was conceived unexpectedly in Oz, so I guess that is how it has an effect on the foods I love to eat...( 'iye la tu..'). But true guys, during this pregnancy, anything to do with rice will definitely be my last choice I had in mind...sometimes I eat rice only twice or thrice a week.

Well, that are just some of the 'stand out' moments I had experienced during my pregnancies. I will share a lil bit more in my future post...

Does it matter??

2009-03-31T17:33:00.002+08:00

I guess some of people these day turns into a sicko due to the pressure of living in this fast growing materialistic world. Why do I say so? Simply because I accidently bumped into those so called human not once but many times which drive me to share it with u..and well it was not me alone to experience these but my other half too...

Situation I

A nice and warming conversation suddenly turns into a nightmare when I was warded in Hospital Putrajaya just 2 weeks ago to due to some maternal problem...

Me : ...bla..bla..bila due? dok presint berapa?

Mrs. A: ...jumaat ni, saya kat presint *, akak dok mane,keje ke?

Me : akak kt presint *, akak manager kt umah je...hihihi

Mrs. A: pakai GL (guarantee letter) husben akak ye? dia jabatan mane? gred ape kak? umah akak apartment ke teres?

Actually, the conversation seemed so sweet in the beginning but gradually turned into sour...

Me : ( dlm hati-berapa byk killer soklan da..) ye, husband nye GL. hubby kt J**.

For the rest of the question, I let it hang...hoping that she knew that I was unpleased to answer it..

And unexpectedly, the very next day, I was surprised by this girl with the same questions which I didn't bother to answer yesterday.

Does that matter to you so much, dear? I grumped but only deep inside my heart. Instead of anwering her, I quickly change to other topic which was more interesting and motivating..

Situation II

The conversation took place between Daddy & one of Farysha's school teacher ( a man, of course, hehe..). This was told by daddy early this morning while in the car on the way to office..

Teacher : Keje mane? pegawai ke? gred ape?

Daddy : J**, biasa je..

Teacher : Gred ape? 19,27, 32? (govt post scheme..which I also dont even bother to know..)

Daddy : Bolehla...

Teacher : Ooo..pegawai la ni...

Daddy : Biasa je..( Daddy ended up the conversation before it turned into nightmare too)

And Daddy gave this remarks to me - 'Kalau boleh gaji I berapa pon die nak tau...'

We looked at each other then bursted into an evil laugh...hahahah...

Me in 37 weeks

2009-03-27T10:28:00.006+08:00

Latest photo of me & kids during the 1st International Hot Ballons Fest in Putrajaya..21/3/2009

Can you see the hot ballon hiding behind those trees? And wonder why that our faces not as photogenic as it used to be?(perasan la tu..hihi..).
What else guys? It was the weather, pretty hot during that day...and that made us really miss the beautiful weather in Perth especially during autumn & spring and definitely not during summer neither winter..

Illustration of 37 weeks

I guess the times seemed to fly extremely fast, leaving me far behind from all my blogger frens. Well, I am now in 37 weeks within a blink of eyes...am going to deliver any time soon . And within all this while, I was too lazy to update my dearie blog eventhough I got lots of things to share about during this 3rd pregnancy. I really hope to jot down every ups & downs during my absent for the last 3 months of caryying the womb in my future post. 'Tunggu'...

Oldie events..

2009-03-27T09:13:00.002+08:00

On the 1st day of school in Year 1

5/1/2009, poor my dearie Farysha...had a huge butterflies in her stomach. It seemed like it was not a good start for her, she was even throwing out during the class & suddenly experiencing a diaherrea along the way...I had to take her home during the recess time and adviced by the doc to stay home for 2 days

1st time in the classroom with the Assistant Headmistress

Wet World Water Park- Pedas, N.Sembilan

This photo was taken somewhere last year December..and just before both adik and kakak had their hairs cut short by their beloved 'atuk'.

Hey, what did u do there?

2008-12-18T12:33:00.002+08:00

I would love to share this inconsiderate incident which happened to me in the last few weeks ago when I wanted to pump in some petrol at Petronas, Precint 16 right after sending daddy to his office.

Gosh!! all pumps were full & I had to queue. Well, had no problem with that actually until this lady in her late 20's had terribly cause my blood to 'go upstairs' that peaceful morning..grr..rrr

Initially, I patiently waited her to finish her pumping, right after that she get into her 'full house' car- full of friends or siblings maybe-I had no idea.

Then I was thinking that she would immediately started the engine and fled like I mostly did when notice some one was waiting (not to forget in parking lots too).

And guess what? Instead of doing that, she rather took her own sweet time in the car by discussing with her friends about which road they wish to go (based on a map on her hand).

Crap!! What on earth you are trying to do here women, when few cars were on your a**...Did you out of your mind?? Could you just fled & discuss somewhere else as long as you wish..?? I grumped.

Well, you know, I hardly bear with this kind of attitude, when me become too considerate when come to situation like these, I can't see why some people are just too d*m* and have problem with that simple civic action....

After few minutes of waiting, she was already getting into my nerve...

Pinnnn..Ponnnn...Honk!!! Honk!!! (Amik kau..)

Until then she woke up from her dream...and hopefully realized that she's not alone in this fast moving world.

Escapade to Bukit Merah

2008-12-16T10:10:00.006+08:00

Never expected that watching Orang Utan could be so much fun...haha..

The wetty gals with big smiles after having so much fun in the waterpark

Aik? Presenting gifts to own kids..

Dear daddy giving some tips to the gals before the game start

One of the telematch activities for kids
Emm...where's the candies & lollies?

I just knew about us going to Bukit Merah only a few days before we departed on the nite of 21/11/08..It showed that how busy daddy was to inform me about this..

Well, couldn't blame him though but to thank him instead for bringing the pleasant news to my ears which long awaited by me & kids. I guess this would be an interesting one because I hadn't got any chance to go any further than my hometown Rem*** unlike him which frequently being outstation every now and then since back home.

Actually the trip was organized by daddy's department-a family day actually...and I believe that this was going to be so much fun.

Above are some pics from our 3 days 2 nighs stay...and more here

Enjoying the view...

2008-12-03T09:15:00.002+08:00

Remember that in the last few posts, I told u guys about sharing the amazing views from our new living quarters? Well, let the photos do the talking...

This so peaceful view was taken right from the master bedroom's balcony. U can see the amazing building of PICC from here..

Admiring the beautiful lake view from the living room

Er..er..errr..

2008-11-10T09:31:00.003+08:00

On this very peaceful Monday morning, while me & family had breakfast together- bread+scramble eggs, suddenly one brilliant+ innocent question popped out from Farysha's little mouth.

'Mummy, kenapa telur ni tak sakit kene masak mummy?'

I get stunned and replied this spontaneous + the not so brilliant but I guess the best possible answer I could think of:-

'Mmm...Because eggs tak hidup cam kite'

'Nape die tak idop,mummy??'

'Because egg can not speak, die tak boleh cakap'

Then, Farysha continue to eat her breakfast and seemed to satisfy with that answer.

And I looked to daddy who seemed to enjoy his meal and pretend not to hear anything while me still had the Q&A lingering in my head...

Let's go to school

2008-10-30T16:27:00.004+08:00

No more playing darling...time to go back to school. Yes, today Farysha already started her school. Since we got back from Perth about 2 months ago, I gave her an ample time to play around with her lil sis, Faryhan.

Actually, I was waiting for us to settle down quite well before deciding which school she will fit in. Even though it is just 1 month left before a long break for school holidays, I still want her to get a basic reading & calculating before her formal school starts next year..

Owh...meaning that, from now on too, I will get busy sending her to & fro, preparing meals if she wants to and get involve with her homework...bla..bla..bla..

Deep in my heart, I actually pity Farysha because at her growing age, I saw her being an innocent victim by our situation. For these 2 years alone, she already attended 3 differents schools which I guess might confuse her little mind right now... *sigh*

This can't be serious..

2008-10-29T17:22:00.003+08:00

I was hoping that this morning everything will run smoothly. Yeah, it was kind a big day for me, guys. After quite a while, today, I've been granted an interview with SPP for the govt post. Actually, I was kind of nervous too...and not in the mood either. I guess you know why...besides 'that reason', I still feeling exhausted with all the hire wire of finding things in our new living quarters.

Gosh! Did I mentioned to you earlier that we just moved in to our new shelter for just a week plus...Just imagine...how messy the house could be. Luckily, the interview was held in Putrajaya. Thank God! Nearby home..

So, with the little notes in hand about anything related to the govt, I was dressing up with 3 piece garments- a black pant, a strippy blouse and a formal black jacket with a leather shoe. All were bought from Perth except for the shoe which was specially come from DFO, Spencer St, Melbourne. I guess it was a perfect combination! Well, I'm sorry if you get annoyed with my exaggeration, guys...I didn't mean to show off or something like that...just over describing I would say..hahaha..

Actually I have another solid reason, for not to wear our formal 'baju kurung'. You know the weather, it was hot & humid you see. Furthermore, I love to be in the most comfortable outfits, which I guess that was.

To make the story more complicated, when I was about to be called upon for the interview, then come this lady who assisted me to fill in form before I can actually go in.

She then whispered to me, do you mind change your outfit to a more proper one? Excuse me? Aren't this proper enough? I used to wear this kind of outfit for several interviews..I explained firmly. 'Oh, tu swasta puan...ni gomen, lain sket, baju kurung lebih afdal..' she replied innocently. OOOOoooo...I went speechless.

Well, I quite surprised myself for not to grumble or feel disturbed with that comment though but to quickly drove back to nearby home and started ironing my 'red raya baju kurung'. So, on the way back to the interview place which took me only 15-20 min to & fro, I tucked in Kenny G CD just to slow down my nerve and boosted back my mood.

After all, only 1 best word I would describe pertaining to this...RIDICULOUS!

Eid Mubarak 2008

2008-10-23T06:59:00.005+08:00

IEid Mubarak from us in Malaysia

Cutie raya post from my lil princesses

Firstly, I hope it's not too late for me to wish u guys Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri & Maaf zahir Batin.

Been a while, isn't it? I've been 'missing' from this blogging world. I'm still here guys and not being to London to see the queen..hahaha...I'm teribbly sorry for keep you waiting for my new posts.

Actually I've lots & lots of thing happening around me and eager to post on this blog but..but..don't know why, the mood is not there guys. Maybe there are few reasons I guess made me felt that way..

Well, if you noticed from previous posting, how that I lost my appetite since coming back from Perth, and this was the major reason that I lost my mood too.

It happened one day right after iftar at one of our relative place in Sepang, I didn't expect anything. I was throwing out badly right after that...Gosh!!

So, the next day, my dear hubby suggested me to make a urine test. OMG! It turned out to be +ve!!! I've never expected this. Already 2 months plus. But at that time, we've just arrived for a month in Malaysia. Aha! that's mean...( I guess you can complete the rest )

However, I got a mixed feeling inside, one part of me feel happy of course but the other part somehow feel anxious because I'm eager to go back to work...and few applications have been sent out...Would the companies accept me if they find out my real condition?

Well, I leave my faith to Almighty Allah...things happen for reasons...right?

Hopefully, my explanations is crystal clear due to my absentee...And more to come after this. I'll share my new living quarters in my next post. Just wait, guys!!

After few weeks backhome..

2008-09-12T09:45:00.004+08:00

Well, I had no other intention but just to share some experiences after few weeks back home. Please be open mind before continue reading, will ya..

Weather

Raining like cats & dogs for few days. The kids seemed to adjust quite well with the weather and I could see them sweating now after a while.

Appetite

Surprisingly, my appetite lost drastically for 1st 2 weeks...Just imagine, I almost throwing out every time after meal. Nah...it's not as what you've in mind, alright? Gosh!! It was just unbelievable...and the condition become more worse during fasting month..but luckily the rest of family were enjoying their foods then..However, I'm gradually recovering from this 'unwanted syndrome'.

Pasar Ramadhan

Due to condition stated above, I'd only went to Pasar Ramadhan on the 6th day of fasting month at my home town in R*m*au and to find out that the price in kampung much more expensive compared to town S* B*l*h. ie 3 small pieces of chicken 'rendang' cost me RM8. Eyeww..that was too much.

Driving

On the 2nd day after we arrived, my hubby & I went to Putrajaya's hospital to visit one of our relatives whom being admitted for lung infection. During our journey from S* B*l*h to P*tr*j**a, I would describe that it was like a roller coaster ride. My heart was pounding hard and my feet kept on pressing on the carpet as if I was the one who driving..Well, you know, after being a while driving at 60km/h with less traffic jam and much more considerate drivers in Perth. So, being on the road for the 1st time upon our arrival was truly a nightmare indeed...hahaha...

Rewinding the time...

2008-08-31T09:27:00.009+08:00

Oh dear! How fast the time flies..tup tap tup tap...It was already been a week we're here in our beloved home country-Malaysia...back for good,guys and this was the solid reason as to why I've been absent from this blogging world lately. Frankly speaking, I was extremely busy with all the A to Z moving preparations. It wasn't an easy tasks, alright..?

Starting from cleaning the house, packing stuffs for shipping, selling used stuffs and 'segala macam mak nenek' guys. Not as simple as one can possibly imagine...Lots and lots of things to be done and it was so tiring indeed..

And Alhamdulillah, with the strong support from my dear spouse...and my 2 lovely kids, everything seems to run smoothly until we finally reached home safe & sound.

I still can remember that time when my hubby & I stayed up until 4 am and took a sleep for only 3 hours before continue to pack up things again for shipping on 14/8/08. Just imagine, as far as I'm concern, I was never stayed up that late while in Perth. The weather & cold were so inviting which encourage me to sleep early all the while..haha..so, that particular night really a huge challenge for me..

And just a day before that, we were running hi & low around Perth like a mad one just to find some good stuffs to bring back home...And guess what? with some goods stuffs added in, our boxes had shoot into 33 counts...and the cost??..wala...nearly AUD 2k for door to door service...hassle free...am still waiting for their arrival..maybe by next week, I suppose so...And like us, hopefully all the stuff will arrive safe & sound too..especially my dinner set which we bought from Sydney.

Back to the part of selling our used stuffs, lucky that all our major things were sold ie TV, mattress, Clothing racks, Study & dining table, appliances etc. Thanks to all who were giving an overwhelming supports and willing to buy it from us...but it was quite regret somehow when we could only manage to sell our car with a huge loss...even though it was an old one but the car had giving us a joy ride & such a great rescuer not only o us but our friends too when it came to emergency cases...huhu..bye bye car...

On top of that, we want to convey our deepest thanks to K.F**za* & Abg. A*l* whom kindly offered us to stay & sleep for 3D2N at their lovely home before we departed home. Our initial plan was to find any room in the city for staying soon after we vacate our Myers St home for carpet cleaning purpose. However, we couldn't seem to resist when Abg A*l* insisted us to stay at their home.

Unlike Malaysia, it's a rental policy in Perth to ensure that all cleaning must be done before vacating the house including carpet and curtain cleaning or else the cost incurred will be deducted from your refunded bond. In other words, you'll get your bond lesser.

In addition to that, we also want to express our appreciations to K. E*a & Abg. R*z*k and to daddy's friend- Mr. S*kd*m for their contribution of boxes for our packings. Not forgetting, our best buddy all the while in Perth, P*k *ik who was always there when needed...Last but not least to those who contribute any other means of helps etc. Thanks guys, we really appreciate it so much.

I guess that was it, until we meet again...Selamat Berpuasa & berbuka to u guys!

Sweetpea Big Day...

2008-07-22T17:11:00.003+08:00

Let the photos do the talking alright (and more here)...and those shown below were the solid reasons as to why I was quite busy last week..

The birthday cake custom made by me & kids with the help of a kind friend...

The so happy Birthday girl

With some presents...that really brighten up the princess's day

Happy Birthday to Farysha...Happy Birthday to you...sweetie

Thanks to all of our guests, especially to those who contribute dishes and helping hands in making the party a great success..

Eat to save life with Jamie Oliver

2008-07-17T09:48:00.003+08:00

I saw this documentary last night and it keeps on lingering in my head. Furthermore, it did gave me a sudden wake up call on what I've been putting to my dear self & family's mouth through all these years. Oh my...I've seen so many health documentaries, healthy cooking recipes, healthy tips & advises but incomparable to this one. Believe me, this show had truly alarm me..so bad..

In spite of giving healthy tips on our daily diet, how to cook simple yet healthy dishes, the most interesting part is that it showed the effect on how would our poor body going to be like when we died due to our bad diet...creepy,huh??

A postmortem was done by this famous German's pathologist named Dr. Van..(sorry..just remember the 1 st words) to a man's body aged 25 years old who died from heart failure. Eyewww...so disgusting...**mn, are that stuffs coming from the pizza, burger, sausages, saturated fat, just to name few junk & **it that we love to eat??? Sorry, I just can't describe more...it was just awful to know that how foods can really effect our inner body...Seeing is believing, I would say.

In fact, this was the 2nd time I watched Dr. Van did the real postmortem to real dead bodies but in different program. In my very personal view, the physical look of Dr. Van himself really spook me indeed..true guys....

The earlier program (sorry again, couldn't recall, what la..) showing the causes of death of 2 different bodies...I couldn't believe my eye either when he did the postmortems lively in front of the audience...true, we only used to watch the fake one in CSI or any criminal series...But these one was for real guys,...gosh..!!! Am wondering whether you have seen such program or not ??

Howzat??

2008-07-11T15:56:00.004+08:00

Ni hau ma? ( How do you do?)
Wo hen hau. Bu yong ke qi..Ni ne ? (I'm fine. Thank you...how about you?)
Wo yau chi che suo.. ( I want to go to the toilet )
Wo yau chi che fun.. ( I want to eat )
Chai chien..( See you )

Correct me if I'm wrong...hehe..

Well..well..well..sometimes things happened for reasons and for some good reasons we sometimes tend to regret for something that happened in our life. So, the same goes with me. And those sentences above and a few words that I have in mind are some of the Mandarin language that I could recall so far. Don't get me wrong ok...I'm not trying to be proud for no reason here but simply would like to share a significant impact happened to me pertaining to this.

I couldn't deny but trying to accept the fact that how regretful I am now not knowing the Mandarin language as much as I could. Just imagine, I've been given such an ample time to learn & mastering it in no time while learning it for almost 3 years during my secondary time. And to be frank, I'd even sit for the exam in SRP and for sure that the result was worth with that less efforts & seriousness that I've been put through...

To date, it's still fresh in my mind that during that time, we've been given a choice to select whether to learn the Arabic or Mandarin subject as our 2nd language. Instead of Arabic, I'd chosen Mandarin...I don't know why, maybe I guess it was cool..and following friends, perhaps.

All that interesting about Mandarin class at that time was about one of our 'lou she' (teacher). Couldn't recalled her name though but she did leave a very good remarks for the students especially me on how she was dressed. Besides trendy, colorful and sexy too as for us as a teenager at that time, it was just unbelievable that she wasn't rotating the same but wearing a new outfit every time she appeared in front of the class...but still ain't enough to motivate me to study hard for the language..huhuhu... My goodness, that's one of the most memorable experience that I've gained during my Mandarin class.

Now back to the important issue that I'm trying to emphasize here. Actually, only after I got my 1st job somewhere in year 2000, I started to realize that how important it was for me to know a 2nd language. To make me felt more worst about myself was that, there was this 1 incident happened during that time when we had our lunch in 1 big round table at the office's cafe.

Besides me, few colleague, this 1 Malay girl doing practical at that time and auntie (tea lady cum cleaner) were enjoying ourselves with lunch and chit chatting. While this auntie was busy talking chinese (not sure it was Mandarin or Kantonese) to one of my colleauge, suddenly this Malay girl joined them. Me especially, that auntie and the rest stunned. Couldn't believe my ears that she talked fluently...I was so d*mn impressed. Then I came to know that she'd attended a Chinese school. No wonder...

From that valuable experience, I'd become obsessed with continuing to learn further my Mandarin. To that extent that I'd even purchase a set of Mandarin's audio learning aid that cost me nearly thousands just to facilitate me to achieve the long due goal. And the result is that...hahaha...not tellin ya..

On top of that, I strongly believe that for those out there who had mastered any 2nd language or more... I can't help but to admire your strength and ability. I bet that you really had a very best lifetime investment and goodwill for your goodself...

And here am I still working hard on it... *SIGH*

Wandering Perth City

2008-07-09T17:33:00.005+08:00

Here are only some of the photos taken while we're wandering around Perth City on 1/6/08 focusing on Hay St, Murray St, King St and Saint George Teracce to be exact...Surprisingly, we came across some of historic and beautiful buildings & unique architectures along the way. However, we were only managed to cover just part of it..So, feel free to enjoy the pics...and more here

Faryhan & Farysha enjoying the never-ending bite of apple...

No worries, girls...the cat wouldn't run

Oops..! Why weren't anybody looking at the camera??

The Trinity Arcade - worth wandering for its unique features

Specially for U, my dearie..

2008-07-04T17:23:00.002+08:00

Thank you my dear for being there and spoiling me & kids..
May Allah bless & give you a good health to continue being a Superb hubby & daddy..Amin

I would like to dedicate this very meaningful song specially to a birthday boy (?!) whom celebrate his birthday today...

For all those times you stood by me
For all the truth that you made me see
For all the joy you brought to my life For all the wrong that you made right
For every dream you made come true
For all the love I found in you
I'll be forever thankful baby
You're the one who held me up
Never let me fall
You're the one who saw me through through it all

You were my strength when I was weak
You were my voice when I couldn't speak
You were my eyes when I couldn't see
You saw the best there was in me
Lifted me up when I couldn't reach
You gave me faith 'coz you believed
I'm everything I am
Because you loved me

You gave me wings and made me fly
You touched my hand I could touch the sky
I lost my faith, you gave it back to me
You said no star was out of reach
You stood by me and I stood tall
I had your love I had it all
I'm grateful for each day you gave me
Maybe I don't know that much
But I know this much is true
I was blessed because I was loved by you

You were always there for me
The tender wind that carried me
A light in the dark shining your love into my life
You've been my inspiration
Through the lies you were the truth
My world is a better place because of you

I'm everything I am
Because you loved me

R U in a safe hand,my dear N70?

2008-06-30T18:22:00.008+08:00

It took me a while actually to decide whether or not to share this unpleasant experience..here on the net. After some considerations, I believe that I would be always looking back to this blog in the future and recalling every part & parcel of my experiences during in Perth. So, that is why I was forcing myself to give it a go.

Here how it goes, this horrible incident had happened months ago, when my dearly N70 was brutally taken from me at *a*t in Carousel, Cannington, just 2 days after we got back from our holiday.

That very fine afternoon, we were on our mission to buy some groceries at Woolworth. However we later decided to browse at *a*t 1st. And that was when it all began...

Below are the chronological on how the unfortunate incident happened:-

1. 15/5/08 @ 3pm
Wandering around *ma*t & stopped at toys section. Browsing the board games shelf while leaving my little bag secure in a shopping bag lied beneath the stroller basket. So busy looking on the shelf but I noticed this *b* woman was looking at the shelf too. Just a glance..and me not suspect anything.

2. 15/5/08 @ 3.15pm
Move to men section and suddenly Faryhan wanted her milk. So, when I was about to take her bottle inside the shopping bag, I then noticed my little bag GONE....in no time, my hand was shivering, my head seemed spinning and I felt numb from head to toe...luckily I still could throw out my voice and informed daddy nearby...he quickly trailed the path that we used and hoping that the bag was accidentally dropped along way. Gosh!! no sign at all...

3. 15/5/08 @ 3.30pm
We reported at the **a*t service desk and they informed the shopping's security whom in turn asked me to describe what might be lost. Meanwhile, daddy tried to call my hp and guess what?? there was this culprit answering-"oh well, this hp are mine now" without any sense of guilty in his voice..toot..toot... Then, I tried to call back and a woman voice answering instead. I pleaded her to return my things even though I knew it was silly thing to ask but all I heard was a cruel laugh. Then, toot..toot..I couldn't reach the line since.

4. 15/5/08 @ 3.45pm
I was helpless and nothing much we & the security could do either. With the help of my friend back in Malaysia-I asked the C****an* number to block my credit card & hp no.

5. 15/5/08 @ 5.30pm
I made a police report at Police Station nearby in case of anything might happened because of losing the house's keys with my address tagged on it. Since my International driving license also gone, the officer insisted me to get a new one...grr...I grumped. All that she cares was the license out of anything else...And I tried to get the copy of the police report but she only gave a report number..my goodness..

6. 16/5/08-19/5/08
Contacted house agent informing the lost of key but the door lock can only be changed on 20/5/08. Me was still in shocking condition and daddy was too...and during that period, we lived in phobia and critically fear believing that the culprit might giving us a surprise visit any time.

7. 20/5/08 @ 10am
The locksmith finally came & changed the new door's lock. Fuh!! What a relief...at least we could now sleep peacefully. However..looking at the cost we had to bear for just changing that dumb lock-AU220, gave daddy a severe headache...

8. 4/6/08 @ 9.45am
Received an unexpected call from the shopping mall concierge desk. The lady's sweet voice truly brighten my day. She said that my little missing bag already found. Luckily, me & kids are the members of that shopping mall. Being a member, they provided us this kind of small plastic tag with a bar code which I attached together with the keys. That was how the lady can contact my number.

With a speed, I went to that shopping mall and headed straight to the concierge desk. There, I introduced myself & that lady (gosh..can't remember her name...I really have this kind of problem remembering person's name lately...) happily handed me my previously lost bag..

Actually, the bag was founded in that store on 22/5/08 as indicated on a sticky note on the bag but the person in charge in the store only returned it to the concierge desk on 4/6/08. What the ****?? Whatever...as long as I got my bag back.

I quickly checked the stuff inside and still hoping that my N70 was there...huhu...well, it would be miracle if it was there, alright?...but was satisfied with the rest of its contents,
-International Driving license
-My pocket diary
-House key ( what for, huh??)
-My sheaffer pen ( a gift from my father )
-The kids swimming entry card
EXCEPT FOR MY N70 & MY BRANDNEW BILLABONG PURSE WHICH I BOUGHT FROM MELB WITH ALMOST HUNDREDS DOLLAR in it...
uhuk..uhuk.. :((

To date, I was so devastated and facing a hard time trying to accept the facts that all my precious contact numbers, video & photo memories recorded and valuable infos that I saved in the hp were forever gone together with my dear N70 which I bought with my hard earned money...
uhuk..uhuk.. :((
I wonder whether are you in a safe hand, my dear N70?

Morale of the incidents

1. Do a hard copies of your precious contact numbers...

2. Don't delay transferring your recorded moments in hp to other devices

2. Theft can happen anywhere in the world

3. Think thrice if u ever think of putting your personal things in stroller or trolley..

For god sake, that's the end of my long sad story..

Eat then Answer

2008-06-27T09:50:00.002+08:00

Me & other guests answering the questionnaires diligently..

Actually, this photo was taken a month ago...well guys, just have the time to tell u now. I remember that day when we got an eating invitation to 1 of our friend house at Victoria Park. For some solid reasons, the host called this one of it kind event as 'Majlis Makan2 TERASA'. I guess, need not to elaborate it more...it quite complicated though...

And that very Saturday afternoon, soon after the girls finished their swimming class at Beatty Park, we then rushed & reached the house at about 2pm. Just nice to have a beautiful & yummy luncheon. The menu were variety includes the barbecue lambs..without wasting any minutes, I quickly filled up myself & the girls until a loud & good 'burp'...'excuse me'..stopped us..hehe...

The host which I called Kak **a* ( not in the photo ) handed me a 2 set of questionnaires to answer for her research in PhD...my goodness, I was thinking of chit chatting after that but need to squeeze my long rested brain in turn...Hahaha...in my opinion, she really got this brilliant idea for organizing such event. In spite of getting together, part of her research also done at the same time.

Go away you Nasty virus...

2008-06-26T17:05:00.003+08:00

Alhamdulillah...after this 1 horrified week...myself & family already recovered from this nasty virus which active during this chillin' season. The 1st strikes was on me followed by Farysha, Daddy & lil 1, Faryhan...Poor us..especially me, huhuhu.... Why? Since I was the 1st in a row to be suffering from this...so I guess the virus was quite powerful. Soon after I posted my previous post, I was thinking of recovering it slowly but it getting worse instead.

Just imagine..that nite, I was throwing out for nearly more than 10x...oh..gross!!...I couldn't help myself but felt so weak..truly unbelievable for what I've been through. Sorry guys, for sharing this awful experience here...It was the worst 1 after a while, that's why...I seldom got fever & sick you know. The last 1 I could recalled was somewhere last year...Luckily, the rest of family were just suffering normal ill.

Oh dear...I miss blogging, a lot!!

2008-06-18T18:53:00.003+08:00

Received this tag from Syari. So you want to know more about me, eh? :)

Here are a bunch of things about myself:

1. What do you want for your birthday?
A trip to Disneyland Florida or Disneyland Japan ( my childhood dream..)

2. Who will be your next kiss?
My daughter, hubby, daughter, hubby, daughter again..so on...

3. When was the last time you went to the mall?
Last week at Harbour Town..hehe

4. Are you wearing socks right now?
Yeap..has a fever & cold but slowly recovering...or else I wouldn't answer these questions..huhu..

5. How did you spend your summer?
Last summer 2007 we did spend a fantastic holiday in Sydney for a week and it seemed to be the 1st & last 1 since we'll fly back to our home sweet home soon

6. Have you been to the cinema in the last 5 days?
Emm...not really but only spent our time watching movies from home lately

7. What was the last thing you had to drink?
As for the time being, the 'air asam jawa' (water+tamarind paste) would be the delicious one for me..you know, I got these cold+flu+soar throat.

8. What are you wearing right now?
Pajama + 2 jumpers

9. What was your last purchase?
Erm..Casa Domani 3 tier cake serving from Myer since the stock take sale on now

10. What was the last food you ate?
Self recipe marinade steak...

11. Who would be the person you would call if you were up in the middle of the night and couldn’t sleep?
Call?..uh..uh..online perhaps..

12. Have you bought any clothing items in the last week?
Let me see...nope!

13. Do you have a pet? Pet??
Yeuuu..sorry..scared of those..

14. What made you laugh in the last 5 days?
Daddy's funny jokes..he loves to make me laugh all the time

15. If you could be anywhere right now, where would you be?
Gold Coast...

16. What is the last thing you purchased online?
Ooo...am interested to do so but..still not success yet

17. One thing you hate about yourself?
Too emphatic

18. Do you miss anyone?
Yeap, my late mother, my grandmother, father & lil brothers.

19. What are your plans for the day?
Not in particular..but recently I always plan to pack up things but end up to be in front of the screen...?&%*@#

20. Last person you msg’d?
My uncle a minute before my N70 was brutally taken on 15/5/08 in Carousel

21. Ever went to a camp?
Several times but not now of course, definitely during my school time...

22. Are you a good student in school?
Good, heh? 'Boleh la'....hihi..

23. What do you know about the (your) future?
Death, absolutely but other than that I guess, only God knows..

24. Are you wearing any perfume or cologne?
Yeap..currently wearing Cool Water from Davidoff for casual, Flower from Creed for any special function, other collections like 5th Ave from Elizabeth Arden, Oui from Lancome and few of them left back in Malaysia, can't recall..sorry!

25. Where is/are your best friend/s right now?
In Malaysia.

Now, let me see, who are going to be my next victims. LOL.... I'd like to know more about, Zara, Atehlaila, and K. Farina. Girls it's not compulsory for you to do this okay. I felt it was fun and easy to do and I enjoyed it. :D ( Sorry..I quote all this from Syari's..-'kes maleh nak pikir la ni' LOL )

Token of Appreciation

2008-06-13T11:26:00.006+08:00

I would like to dedicate this very own post specially to all my fellow bloggers, friends ( either I knew personally or just a silent readers).

I believe this will be a great way for me to express how much I appreciate you guys especially to those who are continuously give your full supports by contributing and gave your kind valuable comments to any posts. I'm so overwhelmed that you guys have cheered and live up this humble blogs. And to all the silent readers (really have, meh?), whomever you are, your precious time to stopping by and read this blog are highly appreciated too..

On top of all, I would like to present this humble gift to my fellow blogger whom support me ever since I started blogging sometime last year and to be the longest commentator I've ever received in the 'Personal view on the recent trip' post on 8/6/08...

Syari, this is for you...

To my fellow bloggers, this is for you guys...

And this is specially to all of you who read my humble blog...

Good news! Winter is here...

2008-06-10T16:43:00.005+08:00

The coldest season of the year is already here. Am freaking out with the flu & cold virus. They are easily spread out during this time without any warning. Argh...still remember that last year it was horrible when the kids & hubby were attacked by the virus at one shot. Woo...it was me then whom exhausted. Naa..not complaining but just rambling..hahaha...

And from now on until the season ends by August, jumper & sock will be my best buddies, not to mention the heater & electric blanket too...and my favourite destination will be the TOILET...definitely..Even more worst that during this time, my stomach seems to always rumble every now & then. Oh man..! Me, getting bloated like a hot balloon...most possibbly, indeed! Oh dear....anybody care to help?!

But the good news is that this winter will be going to be the last one for me & family..HOOORAY!!
Can't wait to be home soon...So glad that we're counting days from now on till the actual day arrived. Despite of the bad news of petrol price rises recently & stuff like that, it doesn't affect our joy to come back to our home sweet home.

We truly missed our family & relatives, variety foods (of course), our car bla..bla..bla...

And the most important and along waited thing that I keen to do as soon arriving home is that to get hair cut, guys!! Damn expensive if I intend to do it here again in Perth...Last time I did was sometime last year and it cost me AUD26 for just a plain cut...LOL!! After that 'tobat'....

Personal view on the recent trip..

2008-06-08T12:55:00.004+08:00

In my personal opinion, it will be such a waste if u had the chance to be abroad or be somewhere else besides where u live without observing what are the other counterparts are alike...And stick to that thought, I found several points to ponder from my observation during my 1 week trip recently. But before continuing to read the post any further, I strongly suggest that you read with an open mind ok..if any facts written below that you found not to agree with, it's totally not my problem...hahaha...

1) Little Paris
Since we spend most of our time in the city, I figured out that it was true that Melbourne known for its city of fashion. I noticed that Melburnians are well dressed and fashionable too. I could witnessed that right from elegant coat, trendy boot (since it was cold month-autumn) to the most funkiest t-shirt. Moreover, I could see that at times, they were just wearing a plain clothes but added it up with some but not too much accessories like hat, scarf, jeweleries, bag & stuff like that. And the result was...brilliant outlook! I really admired the way they dressed, frankly.

2) Multi culture Melburnian
I would describe. Besides the 'orang putih' (hihi..), they are many Asians too. From my personal point of view, frankly speaking that I saw many I*di*ns while spending our time in the city. And Daddy too agreed with what we've seen. They were almost everywhere- be it in the tram, at the tram's station, in the restaurants, shops, pave walks...yes...almost everywhere. huahuahua...even though there is no I*di*n Town in the city unlike the Ch*n*s* communities whom are proud with their China Town which located in the heart of Melbourne.

3) The buildings
I really impressed with the fantastic buildings which influenced by Victorians-Europe-Gothic look. They are just so amazing and by just looking at these buildings had give me a truly more than 100% satisfactions..As you might see in my previous posts, just few out of hundreds of them that I managed to snap. I suggest that if you guys planning to visit Melbourne, strolling around the city is the best idea even though your feet might not so agree with that. But I can assure you that it really worth and will give you an incredible feeling you can ever imagine...( apply only to those who appreciate historical buildings only ok..)

4) Shopping
What can I say, I guess my previous posts can describe how I felt...To all the shopaholics or not so into it, I would say that there are nearly something for everyone you might found in the city and it's a matter of how you want to spend and how wise and well of you dig for the bargain...

5) Behaviour
Besides enjoying the trip so much, we did came across some unpleasant experiences too. There were 2 incidents in particular that I couldn't forget actually.

1stly,
there was this 1 night, couldn't remember when actually, it happened during our journey back to our accommodation, as usual, on board with 2 kids, 2 strollers could be such a difficult one. To our surprise, no one on board was offering any help or seat to the kids as it used to be before.

What make me pissed off was that, there was this *h***** man who sat alone right beside us, didn't squeezed at all neither make room to my 2 kids. Oh my, how rude..and no mercy & concern at all...I grumped & sort of cursed him within..@#%*? Well, luckily nothing had happened to the kids and we got our seat before reaching our destination..Oh dear..and guys, don't be surprised if you will encounter such situation while here.

2ndly,
this incident happened while we're waiting the tram to the city. That morning, I heard a continuous honks from a car. At 1st, I didn't bother at all but when I turned to that particular car, suddenly I saw this crazy driver-'o*g p*t*h' of course showed a 'finger sign' ( I guess u know what it is). It was shocking me indeed but not to spoil the rest of my day of course.

I assumed that he was honk aloud just to make me noticed him. I didn' t know for what reason he did it but I was pretty sure that was because of my appearance or errr...might be he was totally drunk & insane I supposed. Well, I guess my conclusion on my appearance was the main reason he did that because I faced the same thing while visiting Sydney some time ago. Oh dear...

But hey, I wouldn't give any damn to such hatred showed by the local. I presumed that these kind of people are immature, not open minded and like snail in the shell. So, guys...I would like to give you a gentle warn and just be mentally prepared when you have planned to visit any foreign counterparts because you might experience such incident after what had happened on 911...They are so skeptical to us- the *us**m especially when our appearance indicates one...

In nutshell, (cam karangan la pulaks)

I strongly agreed with the Malay proverb saying that 'Jauh perjalanan luas pemandangan'. Why? Not only I got the chance to witness the beauty sceneries of the other counterparts and got to meet them personally, commensurate with the nice and unpleasant experiences that I've been through during my trips, and being abroad for sometime, has somehow broaden my thinking and open up my mind about the true colour of the others and make me even more wiser in term of balancing my judgmental to them in the future.

Sekian Terima Kasih..

Adios Melbourne-13/5/08

2008-06-04T19:17:00.005+08:00

While in the taxi, we spotted this 'building' hanging on the air...huahua...creative eh?

Finally, after 1 1/2 hour journey from the city, we saw this sign...

If upon arrival our flight was with Tiger Airways and landed at Tullamarine Airport nearer to the city which took only 20 min...but during our departure with Jetstar which has their own terminal at Avalon Airport, took us 5 times farer(?) (really got this words, eh? whatever). Wonder why we chosen 2 different flight? This billboard simply got the answer...

Alhamdulillah, we landed safely at Perth Domestic Airport at about quarter to 5pm after nearly 4 hours journey. All went smoothly and before reached home, we stopped by at Mahsuri at Victoria Park for dinner..

12/5/08-2nd last day

2008-06-01T09:42:00.004+08:00

Our 2nd last day began with visiting the St. Kilda which known for its beach and Luna Park-amusing park. After done with photos and what not, we boarded on a tram and headed to city. And guys, there was a terrible incident had happened while we on board. There was this elderly couple (about 70's of age but they still seem strong to me) who boarded in the tram together with us.

To make the story long- As soon as we got into the tram, unexpectedly, this poor old lady who still searching for a seat on board seemed unstable and the tram already get going. Suddenly... Bang!! She hit the aisle with her head 1st. It was so unbelievable that it occurred right before our eyes. Poor that old lady..Luckily, she wasn't bleeding and still conscious at that time.

And Daddy was offering help so did others passengers. Oh dear, it was such an unfortunate start of the day for them and to us as well. And without further delay, the tram's driver quickly called the ambulance and due to that all the passengers on board would need to catch up other tram then. My goodness, what an experience!

Enough bout that sad story, our mission that day was to explore what's on Collin St which known for its famous high end branded shop and famous- Block Arcade. Aa..aa....! Don't get me wrong, we actually got nothing from the boutiques but just enjoying ourselves strolling and window shopping...hahaha...

When our feet started shaking & our stomach began to rambling, we then stopped at Australia on Collin to fill on our tanks and before strolled again at the Bourke St-known for the rows of shopping lots and centre for shopaholic...and the 2 famous department stores in Oz, Myer & David Jones.

However, we in turn decided to spend our very last minute shopping at DFO. And we got only 1 hour back then before it closed at 6pm. Even though it was quite rushing but we still managed to grabs few stuff from Katehill & Ninewest-damn satisfied!!

And there we were ended our very last night in Melbourne with full hands...and smile thru ears.

In front of Luna Park

This is the ambulance and the paramedics who rushing to the incident and check upon the poor old lady in the tram at St. Kilda road

The girls enjoying themselves at Collin St

Mummy's tiring pose and the hungry girls in Direct Factory Outlet.
The shop already closed but we still took our time to snap few shots for remembrance after 1 hour shop til drop session.

Awesome gifts on the Mothers Day 2008

2008-05-29T09:05:00.005+08:00

Pursuant to my previous post before the 7th Anniversary, as promised here are the gifts that I've got for this year Mothers Day...Just before that, hopefully it's not too late to wish you guys especially the blogger moms A very Happy Mothers Day...Hope it was a great one!

The Card

An exclusive card created by Farysha at school which I received just before departing Melbourne on 6/5/08

A special poem inside the card.

A magnetic photo frame designed by her little hand which I currently put it on the fridge

Presenting Marjorie & Grace from Settlerbears

Tada...these cutie bears I received from daddy during our recent trip in Melbourne. I guess not too old for me to get one. To be honest, I'm not into teddies actually, have seen so many of them in the mall but when I looked at these ones at Queen Victoria Market, like falling in love at the 1st sight. Don't know why? For your info, every teddies sold here come with a name tag on them. Also, there are numerous collections of Settlerbears sold with different fancy and English alike clothes on them.

7th Anniversary

2008-05-25T21:57:00.005+08:00

Alhamdulillah, we had come this far and facing 1001 of obstacles, every bitterness, sweet and sour together and tomorrow, 26/5/08 will going to be our 7th anniversary. I'm wishing that our relation will last till the end of my breath and our life will fill lots of love each and everyday ahead and may Allah have a mercy and full of bless upon our family. Amin...

6th day- Celebrating Mothers Day 2008- Part 1

2008-05-23T17:33:00.008+08:00

If you notice in all of the photos shown, weather of Melbourne was cloudy and gloomy during our visit. Simply because it was much colder as compared to Perth's weather especially during Autumn and Winter...we hardly met Mr. Sun here.

And one more thing about weather in Melbourne, it was known with 4 season in 1 day. Meaning that, it can be sunny in the morning and suddenly cold & windy in the afternoon...and don't easily get fool if the sun brightly shines in the morning and wearing just plain casual clothes or you will end up chillin' for the rest of the day. So, it is advisable to wear 3 to 4 layer of clothes whenever you arrive during this cold season of the year.

Fortunately, we was welcomed only by a light rain on our 1st & 2nd day and the remaining day was merely cloudy. Our 6th day began with strolling from the Queen Victoria Garden, Alexandra Garden, along the Yarra River and crossed the Princess Bridge and passed by the Rod Laver Arena, Olympic Park and stopped at Birrarung Marr. If before this the girls were trapped in the stroller most of the time, but that day they were so happy to freely walk, run and dance along the way and enjoyed very much with the carousel aka merry go around.

After done with the parks and garden, we repeated to Queen Victoria Market to finish the remaining stalls tour that we missed yesterday. Since it was Mothers Day that day, and unlike previously I was getting cards, but this year ain't getting any. But Daddy was kindly bought me something very adorable yet so special not 1 but 2, guys. Thanks Daddy, love you so very much...

Guess what were they, guys? Hmm...not telling you now but do come back and check it out on my next post...hihihi...

Finally, we had our day, adik...maybe that was what kakak told her lil sis

Queen Victoria Park
Hurray...!!

Alexandra Garden
Presenting...Mother of the year...kuikuikui...

As we strolled along the Queen Victoria Garden, we actually bumped into the Mothers Day Classic 2008 event coincidently ( pretty funny that I was totally forgot it was Mothers Day that day) at the Alexandra Garden nearby.

And the best part was when we reached there the event was already finished and there were leftover of souvenirs like Mothers Day medal ( which I was wearing), Tupperware, foodies, shopping bag & calendar...from far, I was wondering couple of tourists (from their outfits) were grabbing not only 1 or 2 but full of hand the goodies and definitely, I wasn't giving out any chance, so with only 10cm thick face, guys...we approached the event and picked some..hahaha

RodLaver Arena
Witnessed the Tennis World Champion 2007 no longer belong to Roger Federer

Nice view along the Yarra River bank

Bargain hunting on the 5th day

2008-05-21T14:40:00.003+08:00

Still in the shopping mood, we continue bargain hunting on the 5th day at the Queen Victoria Market (QVM)..hahaha...It is similar to Paddy's Market in Sydney which you can't afford to miss. Simply browsing around or grabbing any t shirts or souvenirs and if you are lucky, you can find something that's really nice and get good bargain too...we did! :) :)

Even though, the City Circle quite full with the tourists that afternoon, it didn't stop us to enjoy an incredible view right from Flinders Station passed by the Immigration Museum, Telstra Dome, Southern Cross Station and unique waterfront development of Dockland before stopped at Flagstaff Station. From there we strolled about 10 min..before reaching QVM

After done with the shopping, we were thinking of trying a new restaurant located nearby-the Satay Inn. Unfortunately, it was closed and we ended up having our late lunch at Es Teler again.

Then, our last mission was to continue exploring the happening Southbank until we got enough for the day.

The classic free City Circle tram in red & paid Yarra tram in white
Convenient & fastest way to get around city

A 'have to visit' Queen Victoria Market
You can find lots of bargain here

The grand entrance yet classic of Royal Arcade
Be amazed with its superb interior

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Reckon by Sha that anyone visiting here need to try this yummy and delicious dessert

Glittering nite view of Southbank and Yarra river
On that Saturday nite, we were lucky to enjoy the street performances along the banks ie people singing, playing saxophone, fire juggling, dog circus, magician, bicycle challenge,
carousel and whole lots more

4th day...Shopping time

2008-05-20T20:44:00.005+08:00

We want to take this opportunity to express our heartily gratitude to Sha, our undergrads's friend who is now studying in Monash Uni, willing to guide and accompany us that day to the various famous shopping spots. This was the long awaited day by us actually and a MUST DO activity whenever you are here, okay?
Melbourne- Australia's best shopping destination

Yeap, no visiting any places or what so ever but that day we were really focused on getting somethings out of the shops we popped in. We begin the hunting right from the afternoon till the moon drop and the shops shut its door...TGI Friday, the shops operates till 9pm...Mad eh?

Federation Square- Our favourite spot for 'lepaking'
Comon' kids, we are ready to go now...It was Sha who gave a candid on us. Nice shot, eh?

Adidas Factory Outlet at Smith St
Smith St is well known for its best price factory outlets like Converse, Nike, Timberland just to name a few

Direct Factory Outlet (DFO) at Spencer St

A must go shopping destination, I'll bet your jaw will dropping & your eyes will popping when browsing in here...huhuhuhu...

Going slow on the 3rd day

2008-05-19T14:59:00.004+08:00

The 2nd day was tiring still, so we decided to slow a bit on the 3rd day. Due to curiosity with the Jew's history, daddy made up his mind to visit Jewish Holocaust Museum. Why not, right? I then agreed with his plan and daddy led along the way.

Upon, entering the building, there were 2 old women and 1 young man at the reception desk. I believed they must be shocked to see us especially me, miahahaha...but surprisingly we were friendly greeted by them.

Yeap, it was quite interesting browsing in there especially when being guided by this warm old man, gosh.. I forget his name..he is a volunteer and survivor of the holocaust and told us every knicks and knacks about it...to be frank, we had a very nice experience with the Jew and didn't feel alienated at all.

After spending about 1 hour there, we took a tram and dropped off at the Shrine of Remembrance in Royal Botanic Garden before heading to city. After taking photos, posing & what not there, we ride on a tram again and this time straight away to Elizabeth St and filled up our stomach at a new place called Bismi Restaurant, which mostly serve Indian cuisine. There, we ordered teh tarik, tosei (yumyum..) for me and briyani for the girls and daddy.

From there, we then took our own sweet time, strolling and sightseeing right until Spencer St. After had enough, enjoying the view and before got back to rest at about 9pm, we stopped and relaxed at our favourite spot ever since we reached Melbourne- the Federation Square which is located just across the Flinders Station, the station that we used to & fro our resting place. The girls too, enjoyed playing here just because the place is so spacious...

Jewish Holocaust Museum

Shrine of Remembrance
War Memorial

Steady daddy...
The place we 'sapedek' , ( Indian called eating )

The City Mosque in the heart of Melbourne

Luckily we managed to find it, it is small indeed as compared to Perth Mosque

Round & round Melbourne- 2nd day

2008-05-18T21:23:00.004+08:00

Cook's Cottage
Believes to be the oldest building in Oz

Farysha admiring the Fairies Tree

Faryhan after full at Lazzat

Up close of St. Patrick, another kind of Gothic building

The Flinders Station during night

After getting an early sleep & good rest the night before, we kind of all out on the next 2nd day...We were feeling excited to get up close with some of the well known historical buildings & tourist spots around the city.

We traveled with the famous free ride City Circle Tram right from the busiest station and significant icon of Victoria- the Flinders Station and stop at Parliament Station. From there we explored from one place to another with a map on our hand. Then we took a break and filled up ourselves at Lazzat located at the heart of Lygon street which also known as Lil' Italy in Melbourne.

It really enthusiastic journey even though our feet were feeling quite exhausted...and couldn't believe ourselves that we managed to visit all of the places below in just 1 day...

1. Parliament of Victoria
2. Windsor Hotel
3. City Museum
4. Memorial of JF Kennedy at Treasury Garden
5. Conservatory, Cook's Cottage, Fairies Tree, Tudor Village, River God Fountain at Fitzroy Garden
6. St. Patrick
7. Victorian Artists Society
8. Jew's Synagogue, Freemason Hospital & Masonic Hall
9. Princess Theater
10. Chinatown
11. Her Majesty Theater
12. Greek Precint
13. Little Italy
14. Museum
15. Imax
16. Royal Exhibition Building
17. State Library

Hola Melbourne!

2008-05-14T16:21:00.004+08:00

Alhamdullillah, we touched down at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport at 5.45 am on 6/5/08. The Tiger Airways has flown us 3 & 1/2 hours journey. It somehow made us feel so sleepy & tired because of the different time zone- FYI, Melbourne's time was 2 hour ahead from Perth, so we kind of losing 2 hours here. We were supposed to be in a deep sleep by then according to the Perth's time which was only 3.45am early in the morning...

From the bustling airport, we took a taxi which cost us AU 57 to High Street, Windsor. After settling down with the accommodation, we decided to take a nap and started exploring Melbourne by 12pm that day...Luckily, we've been guided to travel by tram by 2 students who was on their way to the city too .

They gave us some good advices on how to get around city by tram and assisted on buying the tickets on the tram because the machine only accept coins...Fuh!! What a relief...Just imagine, travelling with 2 kids, 2 strollers, 2 backpacks and new to the city...and with not enough coins?

The 1st thing we did when arrived at the city was finding the halal restaurant...to fill the tanks, of course. We're eating like mad and enjoying the delicious meals especially its specialty- es teler (snowy ice with condensed milk, avocado, coconut & jack fruit). When the energy boosted, we strolling around and catch a glimpse of Melbourne. While strolling, we noticed some of nice buildings and called off the day early..

Es Teler
An Indonesian restaurant

Royal Arcade
A beautiful shopping arcade

Not sure what's the building name but really impressed with its Gothic looks

Visitors Center at Federation Square
The 1 stop place to get valuable infos

The Forum Theater

Autumn in Melbourne

2008-05-04T22:21:00.003+08:00

Yippee...!!! We will be going for a holiday in Melbourne tommorrow...So, I'm going to take a good break for a week from blogging and spend a real holiday with my family. This blog is going to be idle and dust for just a week or two...See you then..

1 year in Perth

2008-05-04T21:57:00.004+08:00

Gee..whiz..we (me & kids) already been here in Perth for 1 year. Gosh! I haven't realized about it until I saw a reminder on my phone this afternoon. It was like a blink of eye...and couldn't believe that the time was running so fast..and pursuant to our anniversary in Perth, it was like a coincident when we've been invited to 'celebrate' by 2 of our friends today..Well, they really got a good reasons to do it and funny huh? it was coincide with my anniversary at the same time. The 1st event hosted by Intan & family and the other hosted by Akhtar, family and his newborn girl. Hey, what a celebration!

An Evening in Northbridge-the finale

2008-05-04T21:23:00.003+08:00

Giuseppe Corica
Famous for its delicious apple strudel

Alto Kebab House
Kebab is a famous food in Perth

Library
This building looks like a castle and the name is very catchy indeed. But, guess what? It's a nightclub, guys!

Hit Studio Karaoke Box
This is our favorite place to release tension...la..la..la..

An Evening in NorthBridge- Part II

2008-05-01T23:47:00.003+08:00

Dunno name building- snapped it just because it looks so impressive

The Brass Monkey
The bar

Valentino's Cafe

An Evening in Northbridge-Part I

2008-05-01T22:23:00.003+08:00

We went for a walk in Northbridge last Tuesday after fetching Farysha from school. Well known for its bars, restaurants and you can also find so many Asean groceries stores here too.

No doubt that we often went there for so many reasons but yet hadn't get any chance to explore this happening area up close. So, that evening we decided to take a stroll and enjoy the view and buildings right from Brisbane Street to James Street. Look! We found so many interesting buildings and captured some from hundreds of them..

Perth Mosque in the heart of Northbridge

Co-Masonic Temple

Sri Melayu Restaurant
Don't play2, Melayu word in Northbridge, guys...Proud of it..

TGI Friday

2008-04-30T11:31:00.003+08:00

Pn. Hamidah ( Consulate General in Perth), Pn. Haslina ( JPA's student Advisor ), Me & kids at the backyard of Consulate's resident

These were my 3rd time meeting the new Malaysian Consulate General in Perth, the previous 2 were in student's events but that day I met her up close in her resident in Applecross, South Perth.

She's nice and gave us a warm welcome to her huge resident. I enjoyed the backyard most with a stunning view of Swan River and Perth city. Actually, I was fetching Pn. Haslina who was here on ad hoc basis to visit one of the JPA's student who under went major operation and later paid a visit to the Consulate's resident.

I then invited her to visit to Fremantle (Freo) Market and we left the resident after evening tea..TGI Friday, and the Freo trading hour is open until 9pm and luckily, most of the shops were not close its operation even though it was Anzac Day (public holiday in Oz). Daddy's wasn't come along because he was busy with his assignment

Asrul, Pn. Haslina, Ujang, Hubby & kids at our house

Poor daddy that he had a twisted ankle and the tissue swollen badly after experienced an accident while playing football last 2 weeks. I guess this was his 1st time ever using crutches.

We having a dinner at Latansa Cafe at Victoria Park right before Pn. Haslina departed back home.

The cafe was an Indonesian and if you happened to be here, don't forget to try the cafe's specialties- 'Fried Bananas with sugar syrup & grated chesse'...Wala...so yummy..

Bon Appetite!

2008-04-29T13:54:00.002+08:00

Don't laugh guys, I only get to know how to make 'onde-onde' right here in Perth...If I'm not travelling abroad, for sure until now I don't even bother to get to know how to make it...(embarassed..)

Our family favourite dish-'Ayam Masak Lomak Cili Api'. I already pro making this one, hehehe... We have this dish regularly...especially during this cold season to get heat up a bit..

Holiday..er..School??

2008-04-29T00:55:00.004+08:00

Farysha's school will resume today after 2 weeks break. So, I will get busy especially in the morning from now onwards..

On the other hand, Daddy seems to begin enjoying his 3 weeks break starting from yesterday...Yuhu..I could see daddy smiled until his ears yesterday...prior to that he grumped all the week long and spending 2 weeks cracking his head in finishing the assignments...

To celebrate daddy's joy, we strolled along from our house to Matilda Bay nearby and the girls seemed to enjoying themselves with playground..

Dearie daddy...

The cheeky girls

Beautiful Palm tree, I guess..or what ever..

Super Duper Bargain...Again??

2008-04-28T09:19:00.006+08:00

Faryhan, Farysha and Amir

Last Thursday evening, I brought my kids along with a friend and her adorable son to Centro Galleria, Morley. This was my 1st time entering the shopping mall even though we often went to the Toys R Us nearby..Pretty much the same like other shopping malls I've been around Perth.

We spent late night shopping there until the shop was about to close at 9pm. Well, I had a mission on that day- to try my luck in finding an extreme good bargain on summer clothing clearance sale in Target in Morley after I was really satisfied with a bargain hunting in Target in Carousel as mentioned in previous post...Mahahaha...Sound greedy,huh?

Well, guys, the greediness sort of paid off when there were no clearance sale at all unfortunately BUT..BUT..BUT..to make the story even more interesting, I accidentally checked on the My First LeapFrog Book (which Farysha was holding it tight in the photo) and suddenly my jaw was dropping to find out the price...this can not be serious??? I told my friend...

The price was sooooo..unbelievable that lead me to scan it over and over again on different price checkers...I was kind of suspend though when reaching to the cashier...Geez..and the moment of truth was soon revealed that when the guy scanned the book...

My heart was pounding so fast when looking upon the cash register...finally the sooooooo unbelievable price was TRUE..Fuh!!!...maybe I was not getting the summer clothes this time but getting this super duper cheapy bargain MFLFB fair enough for me that day...

The Landmarks

2008-04-26T15:15:00.005+08:00

This photo was taken from Kwinana (pronounce as winana) Highway when we were on the way back to our house from Bentley. The building with red rooftop is Old Swan Brewery Restaurant which located at Mounts Bay Road and on top that building (not exactly on top but opposite actually) is a Lotterywest Federation Walkaway Bridge which located in the Kings Park..So, if you guys are coming here, don't forget to climb up the bridge and enjoy the spectacular view of Perth from top of the hill

From left: Central Park and BankWest Tower

Don't be surprise to learn that these two buildings are the tallest one in Perth so far...

UWA - Winthrop Hall

2008-04-26T00:16:00.005+08:00

Now...I would love to share with you some of the magnificent views of Winthrop Hall and UWA ClockTower which is a well known landmark for University of Western Australia (UWA), a place where daddy's currently studying...What I admire most about this U is that there are numbers of unique buildings and fab architecture...apart of that the area are open for public, no gate surrounded the U which means that public can access to the U freely without anyone stopping them...And the most interesting part is that the public can even jog or cycle or just wandering around in the U area if they wish to. So guys, these photo were taken when I brought along the kids for evening walk around UWA last time

Winthrop Hall from front view with a UWA clock tower.
It's a main venue for UWA's students to receive their scrolls upon graduation.
Seems familiar? This building is much alike in 'Harry Potter' movie..heh?

Winthrop Hall from rear view
Sturdy yet classic

The Reflection Pool...located beautifully right in front the Winthrop Hall. If you can notice in the photo..there is a duck swimming and in fact this lake has become part of the ducks playground...

Sporty Spice..Huahahua..

2008-04-24T00:50:00.004+08:00

From left: Zai, Mashi, Me & sifu Shapish

Playing badminton is my recent activity here besides blogging of course...I'm so lucky to find several friends who are really in to sport activities (u know who u are,mate..hehe..).

Alif, Ba, Ta....

2008-04-22T17:21:00.004+08:00

If not mistaken this hilarious incident happened 2 weeks ago...Besides teaching Farysha reading English & 'Bahasa Melayu' as a preparation for Standard 1 next year, I also taught her Arabic ( teaching Muqaddam ) here in Perth...

Fortunately, she has becomes more & more interested in learning it day after day. Alhamdulliah...Thank God...So, this one peaceful night, she was eagerly waiting for me in finishing the Isya' prayer just to learn Muqaddam..

Bear with me guys that she was still in learning process so at times she tends to forget the Arabic alphabets every now and then. Here how it went, I began to listen she starting to pronounce 'Alif, Ba, Ta, Sa, Jim, Ha, Ho, Dal, Zal'...then she paused . She looked at me and hoping I was offering any help...

I looked at her and asked 'After Zal?'....she paused, still looked at me and thinking that I would say something..instead of giving her the correct answer, I just gave her a hint..'Rrrr'

And only then Farysha seemed to have an idea and spontaneously said it out loud...'Rrrr....RED'

Well guys, I guess you should know what was my reaction then?

Live Show...

2008-04-22T10:53:00.003+08:00

During this school holidays, we had received an invitation from Westfield Kids to watch this show at Carousel, Cannington.

Farysha, Faryhan and Aisyah (their favourite's friend)

3 sweethearts watching free live show- 'Madagascar' at Carousel, Cannington

The 1/2 an hour performance

Birthday Gifts...

2008-04-20T10:01:00.003+08:00

As usual the yearly tradition- Birthday card

Not getting any jewelleries, shoes or handbag but this big girl toys-a set of cookware which is so meaningful and came with a very special message from daddy-
"Ensure more and more delicious foods after this.."
Hahahaha....as you wish my dear...
Thank you darling, I love you so very much

Just Imagine..??

2008-04-19T00:46:00.005+08:00

I couldn't help but to share this excitement I had inside me for the past two days.

Part I
After reading a very catchy Pumpkin Patch advertisement last Wednesday on summer clearance at Harbour Town Factory Outlet, I dragged my 2 girls straight away to the outlet on the next day. Just imagine for just AUD30, I got these guys:-

2 pretty summer dress for both kakak & adik
1 flowery skirt for adik

Part II
I've been long searching for a good bargain for pants & leggings for the girls as the existing ones that we brought from M'sia have totally worn out. So, it was like wishes came true yesterday when I accidentally dropped by at Target Carousel in Cannington, and found a truly amazing bargains for these items. Just imagine with only AUD 30, I was damn satisfied with what I got guys:-

2 Wiggles's pyjamas pants
3 Dora's pyjamas pants
1 Disney's pyjamas pants
2 Barbie's legging
1 pinky short
1 grey legging
2 pink legging
1 dotty legging
1 long sleeve strippy pink shirt
1 beautiful flower girl Barbie's dress

Not to mention that all the items are brand new, spotless dirts and definitely not a reject one, guys with the tag still attached on them yet with soooo unbelievable price. Am just wondering, if you were me, will you be happy?

Magic words

2008-04-17T23:56:00.005+08:00

I didn't realize that I actually own a magic words which really means a lot to my none other dearly sweetheart- Farysha...Actually I always said these 3 words to get her into sleep but didn't expect that it will give so much impact on her.

As usual, before she gets into bed..I will give her a big hug & say that I love her so much..and of course some of good advises..and as always when I was about to leave her rest in bed she suddenly woke up back...then I looked at her and said 'TIDO..TIDO..TIDO..' then she automatically laid her head back into the pillow and soon got into a good deep sleep.

However, there was this very fine night, after kissing her good night, I felt so sleepy and quickly got into my bed..when I was about to sleep, suddenly I saw Farysha got up, sat and looked at me..I ask her,Why? then..she immediately replied...Mummy, you forget to say something...What else? ...TIDO..TIDO..TIDO..then I bursted into laugh..wuahahaha...

Pool's Mate

2008-04-17T01:08:00.002+08:00

Farysha, Max & Faryhan

This photo taken on last day-12/4/08 of term 1, swimming class at Beatty Park. Max was attending the same class with Farysha for 2 terms since Oct last year..

Me and Max's mom, Donna

We truly had our own sweet time chatting besides pool while waiting the kids swimming. Donna is a nice person, open minded and really a great companion. I enjoyed talking to her and we talked almost about anythings.

My Projects

2008-04-15T09:36:00.003+08:00

Ta da....these were the reason why I've been pretty busy last week..
I was helping my friends baking & decorating about 40-50 cup cakes for celebrating her girl's birthday at school..Yea..not bad for a beginner like me but didn't expect that it claimed so much of energy and frankly speaking that I was damn exhausted after that..

Cup cakes anyone ??

Dress Up baby...

2008-04-15T09:19:00.002+08:00

Farysha with her favourite dress up costume- Dancing Princess but with angel hairband..mmm...whatever kakak as long as you happy honey..!! This photo was taken at home when she was ready for the Dress up party at school on 10/4/08, 2 days before term break..

Here, is adik with her favourite costume too-Princess Cinderella Jr-complete with dancing shoe and magic wands..which is quite blur because she hardly stood still when the photo taken..Isn't that pretty sexy, my dear?!

What were U doing at school?

2008-04-15T08:30:00.002+08:00

This picture was taken last year when Farysha was in Nedland's Kindy.. The photo shown that she was at the lil' garden at the corner of school. They grew brocolli, lettuce and many more vege here...and when the term ended, the teacher would kindly pass the veges to us parents

One of her favourite activities, cooking...with the help of Mrs. White

And time to enjoy the meal they'd prepared with lil' friends

Simple yet Creative, huh??

2008-04-15T07:55:00.003+08:00

One fine day, can't remember exact date, Farysha came home from school and bring this...
A teddy bear complete with baby coat, pillow, blanket & bed sheet. It was so simple in way they were doing it yet so creative. I supposed this is wow...for 5 year old kid. This is only part out of many creative things she did in the pre-school activities. No wonder that, Farysha is always looking forward to learn new things everyday in her school.

A cosy bed with lovely pillow

A cutie cardboard teddy with patching cloths and the flowery blanket

Buggy, Pushchair, Stroller

2008-04-14T14:52:00.002+08:00

Foouh...!!

After all the hardships surveying through the net, reading reviews, went around the baby shops around Perth and seeking friends opinions...I finally got the strollers for my girls. Didn't expect that it took me couple of weeks to only decide on which strollers that suits the girls best and yet value for money.

Also, I believed that I gained so much information about it after a thorough research. For instance, ie the numerous brands offered in the market, the type of stroller ( like umbrella, joggers, three-wheelers etc ) and all the knick knacks from A to Z about strollers.

And guess what!? I only came to know that there are other names for the strollers such as buggy, pushchairs..and maybe other names which I've yet to discover...Oh well..where I've been all these years anyway?Hahahahha...

Oh dear...finally my toughest assignment for the time being has already settled.. Hopefully, the Volo & Quest will serve its purposes, well-delivered and will be a good investment for us.

Perth's Signages..Part 1

2008-04-14T00:08:00.003+08:00

When you are in Perth, make sure to look up for the street names or other signs, definitely not down ok..This street is where we live.

Other signs in Manning suburb which attached high up on the electric post ( and don't be surprise that some of the electric posts here are from trees )...and I supposed that it was done this way to avoid the vandalism & grafitti

My wishes on the 2nd year of being in 30s

2008-04-07T09:34:00.006+08:00

The 7th

To Me... ;)

My wishes are...to be a better Muslim, Wife & Mummy

and

And

The End

Proudly Malaysian

2008-04-05T10:28:00.004+08:00

Being quite sometime abroad made me realize how I appreciate my home country-Malaysia the most. It's not that I'm unhappy living here currently but really had a good time with my family. Thankfully, being abroad has broaden my mind and given the opportunity to learn so many good things here which I might apply when we are going back home soon.

Besides enjoying the relaxing lifestyles and you can make good money abroad, it didn't made me carried away and loosing my mind of knowing where my root is. Telling you the truth, I did came across some bad experiences and not to mention the nice one indeed. In fact, I met few locals that are really nice and have a circle of new Malaysian friends too.
Being abroad may be a credit for me but not until I met some of Malaysians who are truly junk and far from being proud of themselves for being Malaysian. They talk rubbish about their home country and proud of the lifestyle of the other country.

Please..please..please..wake up to those who thinks that they are better off here or anywhere in the world...After all, don't you realize that where are you guys coming from?? Ok..It's none of my business if you have solid reasons to be better off anywhere in this world but please stop talking rubbish about your home country and starts contributing some positive ideas, will you?

It's also saddening to learn that some of these so called highly educated peoples refused to get back home and has the intention to migrate rather than contributing their fresh ideas to improvise any lacking in our beloved country. I can tell that these people are being so selfish... after millions of money being invested for their educations. Condition has been more worsen when they are irresponsibly trying to escape themselves rather than facing all the so called worse realities back home.

Look...even all the bad images and rubbish talks you are throwing, it's still undeniable the original root of where are you coming from...

If we ourselves don't appreciate and proud of our country and even worse teaching our innocent kids for not too, then who will do? Just imagine, how these generations which will grow in few years time...without having a respect and appreciate to their own country?

God!! I hunger for some brilliant answers...PLEASE.!!!

Day Light Saving Ended

2008-03-30T10:39:00.003+08:00

Today, the day light saving time has ended for Western Australia (WA). Meaning that the WA's time now is no longer 1 hour ahead from Malaysia but back to normal and same with Malaysia's time. So, from now onwards until the summer comes on December later on, the Perth time will remain the same with Malaysia's time.

No Cooking Day

2008-03-30T10:02:00.005+08:00

See, that's dolphin!!

With Student's Reps from Sydney

On Saturday (29/3/2008), was a non cooking day for me..Why? It was a full day of activities actually. In the morning, before went to the girls swimming class on 10.30am, we were invited to join the breakfast with the student's rep from Sydney at the undergrad's house..We were having yummy 'Nasi Lemak'..

After the class finished at 12pm, we then rushed to Matilda Bay nearby our house for a barbecues with the student's rep again and the rest of undergrads and post-grads students but now organized by MASCA (Malaysian Student Council of Australia). Not to forget that the new Consulate was there too. While enjoying our foods there, I heard people shouting 'Look! Dolphin is here'. Leaving my food behind, I quickly grabbed my camera and tried to shot..Yeap, I managed to catch a glimpsed of it. Oh Gosh..it was amazing to watch the dolphin swam near the banks..

Later in the evening, we were invited again to join the post-grads students meeting the student attachee from Sydney at the UMNO's Perth leader- Kak I*j**. As usual we had 'makan2' and chit chat..For those who had any problems, this was the best time for them to voice out.

Geez.. we had a pretty hectic day yesterday but fortunately it was compensated with all the meals sponsored..Not too bad, huh?!...

Reasons of being HAPPY...

2008-03-27T11:20:00.003+08:00

Thanks Syari for tagging me..

Lots of reasons for me being HAPPY with my life at the moment. Here are only some of the long lists I would like share with you guys....

1. Recently happy because able to track my old friends at Facebook

2. I'm having a wonderful family around me-Great daddy & 2 cheeky girls

3. Truly happy of being able to cook for my family which hardly done while working before

4. Am enjoying my long vacation in Perth while daddy's studying.

5. Am stress-free from traffic jams & hectic life while working back home

6. Am happy to witness my eldest loosing her teeth for the 1st time twice in a week

7. Ample of time to browse the shopping malls wherever and whenever I wish to, this is really an awesome therapy for me when I'd enough at home

8. Making new friends on the net and while in Perth. And gaining precious experiences from them. Broaden mind with different cultures & lifestyles

9. However being too much happy now has blown up my weight to an unreasonable figure..huhu..

10. Happy and looking forward for the vacation which will arriving soon-No worries, I'm tellin' you only if we've made it....

That's Oz's - Part I

2008-03-26T15:21:00.005+08:00

After spending quite some times here, I noticed that there are severals words that the Oz's love to use in their daily conversations. There are many actually but below are just few of them which I can recalled for the time being. If you came across of these words at least you know what it really means:

MATE = FRIEND,BUDDY ( ie How's it going mate? )

NO WORRIES = DON'T WORRY, IT'S OK, IT'S ALRIGHT

GOOD DAY = GOOD MORNING OR AFTERNOON, A GREETING

BREKKY = BREAKFAST ( ie Let's have brekky at McD )

FREO = FREMANTLE (a town nearby Perth- ie Have you been to Freo?)

BARBIES IN BURB = BARBEQUE'S IN SUBURB ( ie like a function which involves picnic & barbeques in any suburb )

Good Masseur

2008-03-20T18:24:00.002+08:00

At first, I was thinking that it's impossible to find a good masseur which can speak the same language in Perth. Maybe I should reserve a good massage when we'll get back to M'sia soon. But hey, I just can't wait that long actually. Luckily, a friend introduced me to Kak ****a.

She was a Singaporean married to a Frenchman and has 3 kids. I wouldn't expect that her age nearly 50 by looking at her slim shady and fit figurine when we met yesterday. Really impressed me indeed.

I was so excited to get a massage and pamper my self after a long long time (used to at least once a month) while in M'sia. Oooh..felt so wonderful + pain too in some parts of my body. But it didn't really matters to me..At least I got someone else to turn to massage and fix all my twisted nerves..besides Daddy or course.

Besides massaging Kak ****a is really fun companion and very generous one to share few tips with me..

What a Small World...

2008-03-17T17:06:00.006+08:00

The Black Swan also come from the river side wanted to join the party..

Me & friends and the Malaysian crowds behind

Last Sunday was a quite busy bee to me. In the morning, I went to Farysha's school to do a clean up on the surrounding. To my surprise, only 3 families turned up out of 30. There was absolute frustration in the teacher's face because of the cold responds from the parents. Anyway, I did the best as I could-sweeping the fallen leaves. Daddy's couldn't come because of a group discussion. After spending 1 hours there I quickly rushed back home.

Then, we went for gathering with M'sian students and PR to meet the new M'sian Consulate in Burswood Park at 2.30pm. After hearing the welcome speech from her, we sang 'Negaraku'. It has been a while since I sang it. It kind of excited though. In fact, some of the Ozs nearby were standing up too while we sang the national anthem..hehe..

So, in the meantime of getting to know our new Consulate, my hubby figured out that she happened to be the auntie of his friend. Mmm..what a small world, we said at once and burst to laugh..

Apart of the story above, I found that this one even more interesting and unforgettable so far. This incident happened years ago. This story was about my roommate while working in M*****k wanted to introduce me her special boyfriend at that time and now has already become her husband at our friend's wedding in Damansara. She wished to surprise me a lot!

And the day came and the plan ran accordingly.. Upon arriving at the wedding, my hubby noticed that his schoolmate (which also known to me as I met him for several times in different occasions) was there too. And me still searching for my friend high and low.

Then, I saw my friend coming towards us from nowhere with a big smile. She finally introduced his special to us so proudly...and my hubby and I was looking to each other and smile...then I said to her this man is my hubby's friend and of course she looked a little surprise at first and then we burst to laugh...WHAT A SMALL WORLD INDEED!!

The 2008 Malaysian's Election

2008-03-12T12:33:00.006+08:00

I hope it is not too late to congratulate Barisan Nasional (BN) for winning the election on 8/3/08. I'm not a good commentator in politic nor did I pro to any parties that were contesting on the last election. What do I really hope as a layman is that Malaysia will continue to prosper and develop in the future.

The main reason that I wrote this post is actually to express my surprise whereby one of my schoolmate has being one of the BN's candidate. If I were to mention name, you surely know one. But uuh..uhh..not mentioning any name. For God sake, I didn't actually know about it until recently. No wonder tonnes of my email has yet to be replied by her. Wow..!! What can I say, you really have the GUTS my fren !

Karaoke

2008-03-08T19:02:00.002+08:00

For quite sometime I really miss one of my favourite activities back in Malaysia that is- Karaoke( the Oz pronounce it as ka rio ki ). Unexpectedly, I've been invited by one of my friend to karaoke today. It was like a wish came true. With two lovely companions, we went to Hit Studio, Northbridge. I can tell you that we had so much fun and truly enjoying ourselves singing our favourite songs.

1 of My Favourite's Song

2008-03-08T12:38:00.005+08:00

Fun things on Blogthings

2008-03-07T13:57:00.002+08:00

You Are Spring!

Hopeful

Playful

Sweet

Fresh

Airy

What Season Woman Are You?

I got this while browsing on my blogger dude's page-syari. If you are thinking of having some fun, why not trying on the blogthings. They have lots to offer.

Bye Summer, Hello Autumn..

2008-03-04T19:00:00.002+08:00

Yeah..finally the hottest season of the year already over..Phew!! Just imagine, living with the top temp which several time hit over 4o celcius. Gosh..I bet I'll gonna miss the summer so bad. Even though the heat sometimes was unbearable and quite uncomfortable too, but it was a truly an amazing season. Apart from its long day time, getting dark only at 8.30pm that means, we're having so much fun with outdoor activities much longer..That's why...

Now the autumn already started on March and will be ended on May every year in Perth. The day time now will slowly getting shorter, getting dark at 7.45pm currently (and soon at 5.15pm in winter-Jun to Aug). It's not that I'm not liking this season but I definitely love it since the weather is just awesome. This season will offer you a great weather of the year besides Spring time (Sept-Nov), you can feel the sun but at the same time it's not hot just because the breeze is just like air-cond..Isn't that beautiful??

UWA- The Reid Library

2008-03-03T10:10:00.003+08:00

The Reid Library is the main library for University of Western Australia. It's a huge 4 stories building and these are some nice shots I managed to take..

Front view of the library with cafe on the ground floor

The stand out red post box situated on the right of the cafe

The main entrance of Reid Library

A mini bridge to the library from the Physic School

Guess what inside My Fridge..??

2008-02-29T15:10:00.006+08:00

At first, I felt pretty funny when being kindly asked by Mak Farhah thru her blog to peek inside my fridge. After several thought, I said to myself, why not? After all, blogging is not only writing on serious matters or craps, it can simply be about anything which sometimes far from your imagination for instance like this one.

Without further delay, I would like to share about the fridge briefly. It was a second hand from a senior here and was well maintained. Got 2 doors which traditionally freezer on top. Mind me that the fridge is not always as tidy as shown, alright? And now, let me introduce what's inside My Fridge..

Side Door - Bottom Shelf

From left: Black&Gold Raspberry Flavoured Cordial( purposely bought for Faryhan's Birthday ), Plain water in red bottle, Plain water in flowery bottle, Dream Whip Light Whipped Cream ( topping cake, blended coffee etc), Recently unfinished Red Bull drink ( boosting daddy's energy to do assignment & study)

Side Door - 2nd Bottom Shelf

From left: Green top(behind)-Praise Thousand Island, Blue Top(in front) Craft Classic Mayonaisse, Select Woolworths Lime, Coriander, Chili Salad Dressing, Master Foods Mustard, Honey & Herb Marinade ( daddy's favs ), Master Foods Smokey BBQ Marinade ( no one favs ), Master Foods Teriyaki Marinade ( kid's favs ), Fountain Steak Sauce, Blue Dragon Japanese Rice Vinegar ( to make sushi )

Side Door - 2nd Shelf from top

From left: Brondecon Expectorant Wild Cherry ( for adult cough ), Senega & Ammonia mixture ( given by daddy's fren also for cough ), Children Panadol 1-5 yr, Black & Gold Tomato Paste, Prime Classic ginger minced ( given by a fren who went back for good to M'sia ), Galiko minced ginger ( standby ), House wasabi- green ( sushi dip ), Kikkoman Soy Sauce- red ( sushi dip )

Side Door - Top Shelf

From left: Panadol Soluble- behind ( children ), Panadol Rapid- middle ( adult ), Sunbeam Sultana- red in front, bunch of my medicines from M'sia ( already expired, I guess..hihi ), dosage cup ( to measure medicine ), batteries in blue tupperware ( I got this useful tip from Howard Storage Store-that keep batteries in fridge will prolong its life ), Easiyo Yogurt Base

Main Storage

Top level
From left: Barley, Blue Dragon Sushi Rice, No brand Sushi Rice, Black & Gold Butter, Black & Gold Cheddar slice Cheese-top, Australian Cream Cheese-middle & below ( meant for baking a chesse cake during Eid but delayed until now :) )

2nd level
From left: 1st plate- ( leftover yellow capsicum, cucumber, onion ), 2nd container- ( leftover pears, uncooked corn, grapes, peach ), 3rd container- Black & Gold dry coconut & 'Gula Melaka' ( given by a fren too who back for good to M'sia recently )

3rd level
From left: Wafer, Cadbury Chocolate ( Faryhan's birthday present ), the 2 containers full of leftover of chocolates & candies for my kids

4th level
From left: San Remo lasagna instant sheet- in red and leftover seaweeds for making sushi

Bottom Storage
leftover lettuce & Chinese cabbage ( hide inside )

Freezer
I bet you'll be surprised because it full of 'yuki' ( snow in Japanese ) and of course all my frozen knick knack foods inside..

Pheww....what a long lists..got to catch up my breath. Fuh..Fuh..Fuh..!
Well, why not peeping to others fridge, guys? How about Hanny and Mummy Rizq
It's not compulsory task though but no harm to give it a go...hehehe..Good Luck!!

New Bike Story

2008-02-29T09:05:00.005+08:00

Kakak's

Adik's

All of sudden, I decided to get bikes for my kids last Wednesday. So, I dragged Faryhan along with me to Toys R Us, Cannington after sending Farysha to school. I guess I could find a good bargain there. Even though I was not feeling that well, had a sore throat & running nose these few days but it wouldn't stop my mission that day.

At TRS, Faryhan had chose her favorite -Radio Flyer trike and I decided on the 25cm Razzleberry bike for Farysha. But after assembled it at home, I found that it was just not right for her. Silly me that couldn't realize that how my baby has grown up.

Not wasting so much time, I returned back the bike next day. At first, I was suspense and afraid of any rejection for the refund. Just imagine, how well I prepared myself with lot of answers back home and not even a question asked by the sales assistant. Phewww!! never imagine that it was that eezy peazy..

Now, the 2nd challenge-to choose the bike. I let Farysha did the job this time. I brought her along after school. Oh no!! She couldn't made up her mine neither do I...Gheez.. After several trying on the bikes, she finally got the perfect one. Unfortunately, the desired bike was run out of stock instead. Poor her. Even though she insisted but there was nothing much we can do.

Then I looked around. My eyes caught to the plenty choices on the boy bikes section. Emm..why not? I made Farysha to choose one of them even though it seemed hard for her to do so. I gave her a strange look and said that we might went home empty handed if she wouldn't cooperate. After having a tough time, we brought home the 35cm colourful Seeker. Not bad..

Soon after we reached home at 6pm, the 3rd challenge came-who was going to assemble it-Why? Daddy was having class from 6-9pm and Farysha couldn't wait that long. So, guys, it was me again to do the mechanic job. All the assembles when smoothly until the part of adjusting break..gosh..I didn't know that it was this hard. It took me hours to get all done...Fuh!!! What a long and tiring day for me and sweet day for Farysha...

Teddy Bears Picnic

2008-02-28T12:39:00.003+08:00

Farysha was having a great teddy bear picnic in her school yesterday. As told by their school teacher, Mrs. Zeid, all the kids (kindy & pre-primary) were bringing their dearest teddies, dolls or something that they love to cuddle along with them.

I didn't actually have any idea on how the picnic was like. But Farysha kindly explained to me that they had morning tea (1st break at 10.30am) at school compound with lots of delicious foods brought by parents with their teddies laid next to each & everyone of them...didn't that sound cute, heh?

The Lil's Party- Part II

2008-02-25T19:14:00.002+08:00

The adorable lil' angels posing

With sis before the party. Who's the Birthday Girl actually??

123, blow sweetie...

The Lil' Party

2008-02-25T17:24:00.004+08:00

Yohoo...I'm back!! Goin' nowhere actually. Just took my own sweet time to relax a bit and be with the kids especially taking a good care of my lil' one who was sick soon after throwing her 3rd birthday party on 17/2/08.
Bear with me that it wasn't cause by the foods or whatsoever but the weather instead which lately was so intolerable. Just imagine that during summer, it can be damned hot & dry today but it can be just so cold & windy the next day.
So, here some of the part & parcel of the lil' marvellous event that I would like to share with you.

Birthday girl with the gifts. Thank you friends.

The cake- so simple.
There were not so many choices as I picked the best out of worst (?!). It was my fault to make a last minute decision to simply buy it rather than make it

The Birthday Girl

Overflowing laziness

2008-02-22T08:53:00.004+08:00

I couldn't help but to let the laziness syndrome overflowing around me this entire week. Guys! be patient will ya?

Computer Down

2008-02-18T22:21:00.005+08:00

I felt terribly lost to figure out that the laptop has being infected last Friday. Not again..I grumped within myself. I was so helpless that my world seemed disconnected from the cyber world & friends. I couldn't help but to feel truly incomplete without blogging.

To date, it was already 3rd time the laptop was down ever since I started blogging. The 1st & 2nd times, it was hanged without any reason and this time it couldn't connect the internet at all.

Luckily, daddy's friend was our great rescuer. Thank you so much, Din, for your big help. That now, I'm able to continue my blogging again and stay in touch with my dear blogger dudes.

My Sweetie turn 3..

2008-02-14T21:50:00.008+08:00

Take a closer look at Faryhan whom was born on 15/2/2005 and she was just 3 weeks at this time. .

My sweeties...she was about 1 year and her sister was 3 1/2..

This photo was taken when she was 2 at Hyde Park, Sydney on December 2007

Latest photo of her while in Mandurah early this February 2008..

Believe it or not..time seems to run so fast my dear..gosh..that tommorow...you are going to turn 3..

HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY DARLING

We love you so very much..

Sorry Day for the Oz's Indigenous

2008-02-13T11:37:00.004+08:00

Today, 13/2/2008 is the most vital and a long waited day- 'Sorry Day' for the Indigenous (others word for the aborigines) communities in Oz. The 'Sorry' words repeatedly came from the new elected Prime Minister-Kevin Rudd to the Stolen Generation and the Indigenous peoples, generally. You guys must be wondering what is actually happened in Oz today but hey, I guess I should leave it to the experts to elaborate more on this.

The photo shown is taken when I was visiting Sydney last December. I purposely took this photo just to share with you on how beautiful are the Indigenous people looks like in Oz. They can be found anywhere across Oz but the most are in Northern Territory and Western Oz..

If you guys noticed, on my left, a man sitting with cap blewing 'Didgeridoo' (the famous musical instrument of the Indigenous). The sound of it was just brilliant. In facts, there are abundance of unique things you can associate with them among are boomerang, dotted painting etc.

Remarkable Spots

2008-02-10T14:37:00.001+08:00

You can spot this Blue House (I simply called it..) whenever driving along Mounts Bay Road heading to & fro city or South Perth...It's is just an ordinary plain blue house and yet so special to the photographers as it become one of a favourite background to capture an unforgettable shots for the newly weds. At times, we came across few couples waiting patiently and took turn to pose in front of this so called Blue House.

This is another angle of the Blue House which I managed to snap while daddy was driving away back home.

Not far from the Blue House, situated this sturdy statue which was built last year for the rememberance of the Oz's Women swimmer ( however, I'm not quite sure about the history actually...sorry!! ). It's funny sometimes to watch that this poor statue being a victims to naughty kids or drunk ones whom will groome her in any silly outfits...So, everytime we passed by this statue, we couldn't help but to glance on her to check out whether is she wearing something or not...

One more interesting landmark that I managed to snap is this awesome windmill. Even though it's located just beside the busy South Freeway and near to the Mill Point exit but it's still seems isolate to me...and I often miss it whenever on the wheel. Am wondering about its history and might need to ask around...

Muslim info in Perth..

2008-02-10T13:55:00.000+08:00

This handy and informative booklets are distributed freely to Muslim communities. A bunch of thanks specially to the dedicated team of The Islamic Council of Western Australia (ICWA) who are at their best effort to make it happens. It contain directories for shops that certified Halal by ICWA around Perth generally. The shops include restaurants, supermarkets, fast foods, groceries, bakeries, butchers and others..Besides that it also updates the Muslim here on latest news & events, educations facilities, prayer times and others. These booklets are available at any of halal butchers outlets.

Perth's Blue Sky..

2008-02-07T09:45:00.000+08:00

Thank God that the a long waited rain has finally arrived early this morning. It has been a while since Perth was hit by heavy rain like today ( it's heavy? I think so..) ...If not mistaken, it was in June during winter last year...At least, the rain will going to cool down the summer heat a bit. So far, since I've been here, I guess Perth has received a very little rain. Just imagine, even if it was raining, it would last for only a few seconds and that's it..

For your info, most of the time, the Perth's sky will look like this..barely blue

The clouds was seldom here and that's why I took the picture..

Sleeping Beauty..

2008-02-06T15:55:00.000+08:00

I was in the kitchen, cooking for lunch that day when daddy asked me to peep on the girls. Oh dear, look at them...weren't they too creative to select a place for a nap?? Without delay, I quickly asked daddy to snap photos for our rememberance in the future...

My lil' one had a very cosy sleep in the laundry basket covered with her lovable blanket

My eldest one finally find a peaceful place in Dora's Playhut

Prettiest Mom

2008-02-05T21:44:00.001+08:00

I got this poem from my blogger dude, Syari, who thoughtfully tagged me..Thanks..
And now I'm continue tagging those special blogger moms as stated far end below..

Here's a poem for mom bloggers.
Just copy the poem and add your name to the bottom of the list underneath the person who tagged you, then tag at least five pretty moms.

Prettiest Mom

Before I was a Mom
I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby.
I didn’t worry whether or not my plants were poisonous.
I never thought about immunizations.

Before I was a Mom
I had never been puked on.
Pooped on.Chewed on.Peed on.
I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts.
I slept all night.

Before I was a Mom
I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests or give shots.
I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.

Before I was a Mom
I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn’t want to put her down.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn’t stop the hurt.
I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much.
I never knew I would love being a Mom.

Before I was a Mom
I didn’t know the feeling of having my heart outside my body.
I didn’t know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby.
I didn’t know that bond between a mother and her child.
I didn’t know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy.

Before I was a Mom
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay
I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache,
the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom.
I didn’t know I was capable of feeling so much, before I was a Mom.

Before I was a Mom
I go everywhere I like without thinking too much.
I didn’t know much about parenting and breastfeeding.
I seldom buy new clothes and other accessories for myself.

Now tag those people who you think are special moms.
Here’s the first chain of tags:

1. Lovelymummy
2. Pek Imm
3. Momisodes
4. Ling that's me
5. Janicepa
6. AnnieQ
7. Allthingspurple
8. Montessorimum
9. clumsy mommy
10. Sandra
11. KittyCat
12. VivianZ
13. Sting
14. Tammy
15. Petula
16. Syari
17. Een

I'm tagging special mommies : Mamarock, Intan, Mak Farhah

Bizzy Buzzy Me...the Finale

2008-02-04T16:45:00.001+08:00

Time is running so fast, after a sweet relaxing long break, school is already started today.... To all parents with school's kids in Oz, they are going to be busy onwards and I'm too not excluded. Unlike Kindy, which Farysha used to attend 2 days classes last year, but now she is in pre-primary and will go to school for 5 days a week.

With the school has started meaning that I will be facing kind of lunchbox syndrome...I have no ideas on how other moms dealing with it, but me definately will be cracking my head on what to put inside Farysha's lunchbox since she is too fussy with foods..I guess condition will be much worsen with 5 days different menu..Arghh...!!

Go Crabbing

2008-02-04T14:47:00.001+08:00

Crabbing is one of most popular activities during summer in Perth. This is the 1st time for me & the kids and 2nd time for my hubby. We joined in with the undergrad students heading to Mandurah ( about 70 km from Perth) yesterday morning.

I didn't know that it would be so much fun until I experienced it myself. However, I didn't go in the river and caught the crab with daddy but just sitting near the river bank watching the girls playing..

They caught lots of crab but some of the crabs were not according to the specified measurement..so, these crabs should be thrown back to the river or else we could be fined by a ranger in charge as high as 200 buck per crab..

Bizzy Buzzy Me..Part I

2008-02-02T19:12:00.000+08:00

Na..I'm just exaggerating actually, I was playing volleyball the other day..it was the 2nd time since last Sunday. It was fun though even though only few of us playing..Not bad for a beginner like me, I guess..At least I got more activities to look on besides blogging..and hopefully it will last long,..hihi..

That night, we've been invited for a dinner at one of our friend's house with her a newborn baby girl at Bentley...My girls refused to go home because they hadn't enough playing..well kids, u know..

Finally, today, the swimming lesson has started after 8 weeks breaks. At 10.30am sharp, with so much courages, my little one got into the pool without daddy cuddling her like it used to be in the 1st term's lesson..and the eldest one has moved into a deeper pool this time...and there were me sitting beside the pool with a long granny story to tell with my pool's friend since we last seen each other.

After the lesson completed and the girls had enough with the pools, we rushed back home. As promised, daddy's friend were coming to visit us at 4pm...and it will be ashamed if we let them down again this time after failed to entertain them for couples of time due to wrong timing...

Common Oz- Part II

2008-01-31T15:54:00.000+08:00

Continuation from the Part I, here are some others features of Oz's home:-

The 1st door, it made of aluminium covered with net. I don't know what this type of door called, but it serves some purposes like protecting insects to get in your house especially mosquitoes and flies and perfectly strangers too

Guess what are these pictures? Well, the top one is our bell button..kind of unique, heh?..to get the bell ring, simply turn it clockwise or viceversa

And the later one is an airy holes which is built in every corner of the ceiling to let the house cool and not stuffy..

Don't be surprised to learnt that some of the Oz's house are using bulb for lighting purpose..like ours here, besides that, due to unbearably high temperature during summer, this smoke detector is a great aid too

On top of the world

2008-01-28T15:22:00.000+08:00

Frankly speaking that currently I feel good about myself & family and kind of feeling on top of the world right now...Wonder why?...Simply because I could say that obviously now I'm 100% stress free...

FYI, prior to May 2007, I used to work from 9am to 5pm for quite sometime which was before I get married and it kept on going until I delivered my eldest in 2002 and 2nd one on 2005. It was not an easy tasks actually for a working mum adapting life with 2 little growing girls along the way.

Besides facing the stress with work loads that seemed to be a never ending story, coping with the kid's quarells and yells to one another while driving to & fro work place and in between that the need to be alert all the time with the massive traffics jam...departed from home as early as 6.45am and got back home as late as 8pm, really made me mentally & physically exhausted. This condition have even been worse with no maid and helper around.

It somehow makes me realized that what a crazy & hectic life I've been through before. However, having a chance to live temporarily in Perth following my hubby to pursue his study is truly a great escapade for me.

That now I'm fully dedicated (not desperate, ok?) housewife with the routine house chores, cooking for the family which I hardly done before seriously, sending my eldest to Kindy and soon to pre-primary school which will only starts next week, hearing my little one picking up new vocabs each and every day, playing, exploring new things and the most important thing watching them growing right in front of my eye...It's just an undescribable feeling...

So much so that I feel life is much more meaningful now whereby I can concentrate and spend a quality time with my two lovely kids and dear hubby. In addition to Perth's beautiful weather and a relaxing pace of lifestyle seems to bless us with an added value of living.

Even though I couldn't reclaimed the moments that already passed but I surely putting my best efforts now to treasure this very precious moment with them..

Australian Day

2008-01-28T14:14:00.000+08:00

Thank goodness that I've been given a chance to observe on how the Ozs were celebrating their Australian Day (like Merdeka Day in M'sia) on Saturday, 26/1/2008. It was celebrated annually by the Oz.
There were various ways of celebrating it depending on respective surburbs such as helding ceremonies for the new comers who have been granted an Oz citizenship, morning breakfast & barbequieng and of course displaying their national flag in every corner of the city. Some of them hung it on the cars or motorcycles or simply wearing shirts, shorts, caps, wristbands, headband, scarf and even bikinis with Oz flag on it...haha..

Unlike Malaysia which the fireworks will be shown at 12.01am of Merdeka Day but Perth's sky were sparkled by an awesome fireworks show at the Swan River only at 9pm on the Australian Day itself. We kind of excited to watch it lively at Como near Bentley, which was quite distance from our place due to attending a farewell party nearby for one of our friend who'll going back for good to Malaysia this coming February.

Common Oz's- Part I

2008-01-27T14:06:00.000+08:00

From my random observation through visiting our friends here, I accidently found some of typical Oz's features in almost of the houses & apartments...as shown in the pictures below:

This is the Oz's style plug which is different than we had in M'sia, so if u r about to travel here for the 1st time, make sure to buy one of those style plug so that ur handphone or video camera can stay put

Almost of the lighthing switches are as cute as this one

Most of the bedroom and bathroom doors come with no built in lock

They are using this type of clothing lines for drying clothes

Oz Open fever

2008-01-24T11:40:00.000+08:00

For those who love tennis, these 2 weeks are heaven. As the time being, it's already confirmed that Federer is in for semi. For me, I'm not that keen but if there is no other programmes, I surely watch the game..The beautiful thing about this game is that u can watch some of the players have their own unique personalities and styles while playing. And some of them are just too emotional...But it's worth watching though.