Last Friday Haz rented a car to move out her things from her old hse to the new one. We hitched a ride to .. and bought some kitchen wares, rug, and some other bedroom decorative items while they all did the same. On our way back, Haz suggested stopping by Bunnings and get some kitchen herbs to grow ourselves. She and Adil bought a variety range of herbs while we bought chilli, basil and cherry tomatoes (my essentials). The first flower on my chilli plant has emerged and bloomed. Today there were more small little pods coming out from it. Soon I am hoping to start seeing the fruit! But my tomatoes (which have started popping approximately 4-5 of them when we bought it) doesn't seem to be growing much. It's still green! He said it's too early to say anything about them. Oh well..!
The good news is.. we had pasta for dinner tonight with a sauce I got from Recipe and used basil from our own kitchen garden. It was absolutely delicious! The leaves were so fresh it left its fragrant on my fingers for hours.
Class tonight.
Thursday, March 01, 2007
Monday, February 26, 2007
Updates..
Adil and Haz arrived last Thursday morning. I made lasagne as promised and forgot to ask Adil if he kept his.
Classes starts today. Geez, this one's heavy. Well.. okay.. a bit exaggerating but the last time I came in contact with journal research readings was.. uhm.. perhaps 6 mths ago? After crisis, holidays, travels, e-day.. a HELL lot seemed to have happened since last I touched a research journal! It's all coming back to me and how do I feel about it all..? Hum.. a little excited, a bit nervous, a little pre-stress. But hey, I gotta admit.. it was great to see Renae again, she was late as usual and Luke's doing the same course and Joana's here too. We're looking for Ryan and Mikey and I was itching to ask Raelin if they're still together till Renae cracked up with something hilarious. My memory's jogging now.
Got my diary and ID updated. They have tattoo printing outdoors again. I'll probably get one on my way out. I was looking at my research journal just now and thinking that maybe I could critique and discuss this one with him later. It could be our "bedtime discussion" slash argument. ;) Will tell you how it goes soon.
Classes starts today. Geez, this one's heavy. Well.. okay.. a bit exaggerating but the last time I came in contact with journal research readings was.. uhm.. perhaps 6 mths ago? After crisis, holidays, travels, e-day.. a HELL lot seemed to have happened since last I touched a research journal! It's all coming back to me and how do I feel about it all..? Hum.. a little excited, a bit nervous, a little pre-stress. But hey, I gotta admit.. it was great to see Renae again, she was late as usual and Luke's doing the same course and Joana's here too. We're looking for Ryan and Mikey and I was itching to ask Raelin if they're still together till Renae cracked up with something hilarious. My memory's jogging now.
Got my diary and ID updated. They have tattoo printing outdoors again. I'll probably get one on my way out. I was looking at my research journal just now and thinking that maybe I could critique and discuss this one with him later. It could be our "bedtime discussion" slash argument. ;) Will tell you how it goes soon.
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Monday, February 19, 2007
Food Glorious Fooood~!
It's that time of the year again.. so he says. Coy San Tow.. Choy San Tow..
I hope it's not too late to wish all chinese around the globe Happy Chinese New Year for the year of the squiggly pig! May many many happiness returns for everyone.
As promised, there were hot steaming red bean pau yesterday (absolutely delicious!) and funny looking steamed dumplings. They didn't turn out as I expected, sadly. However, we had those with leftover quiche. A good combo of the western and eastern, I must say.
They're having an event at uni today. There's a band playing outside and it's supposed to be something called 'O'Day Party today. Prolly for the orientation of new students.
V-day turned out fine for us. We went Cafe Primo for a late lunch and walked around to find a movie that would fit our limited time before heading home but with no luck. So that left us with telly movies for the night! As usual, a good fight for the remote before we settle down =)
Note to self: get a universal remote!! Perhaps then we can fight with switching channels rather than a physical one.
I hope it's not too late to wish all chinese around the globe Happy Chinese New Year for the year of the squiggly pig! May many many happiness returns for everyone.
As promised, there were hot steaming red bean pau yesterday (absolutely delicious!) and funny looking steamed dumplings. They didn't turn out as I expected, sadly. However, we had those with leftover quiche. A good combo of the western and eastern, I must say.
They're having an event at uni today. There's a band playing outside and it's supposed to be something called 'O'Day Party today. Prolly for the orientation of new students.
V-day turned out fine for us. We went Cafe Primo for a late lunch and walked around to find a movie that would fit our limited time before heading home but with no luck. So that left us with telly movies for the night! As usual, a good fight for the remote before we settle down =)
Note to self: get a universal remote!! Perhaps then we can fight with switching channels rather than a physical one.
Sunday, February 18, 2007
On Demand
List of Wants
1. A griller
2. A waffle-maker
3. Bagel cutter
4. Pyrex glass-clear baking dish
5. A guitar
6. A car!
7. Replacement chord for my rice cooker
8. A new summer dress
9. Earrings
10. A pet cat/kitten
11. New jeans
12. Winter to come soon
13. New pair of shoes
14. Haircut
15. A Lobster
16. Facial treatment
17. Sunshade
18. Chocolate mud cake
19. Photo album
20. Jamie Oliver cookbook
21. Table magazine
22. A maid to do cleaning and dish-washing
List of Needs
1. -nil-
*sighh..*
1. A griller
2. A waffle-maker
3. Bagel cutter
4. Pyrex glass-clear baking dish
5. A guitar
6. A car!
7. Replacement chord for my rice cooker
8. A new summer dress
9. Earrings
10. A pet cat/kitten
11. New jeans
12. Winter to come soon
13. New pair of shoes
14. Haircut
15. A Lobster
16. Facial treatment
17. Sunshade
18. Chocolate mud cake
19. Photo album
20. Jamie Oliver cookbook
21. Table magazine
22. A maid to do cleaning and dish-washing
List of Needs
1. -nil-
*sighh..*
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Biscuits and Coffee
Yep. That's what making me awake and alert these days.
Something new at work.
Did a session and a talk. Honestly, they should pay me extra for doing this.
Lunch was not organized properly. June knows the person in charge and I've suggested we change the arrangements. Oh well, June's also new so yea.. i duno..
V-day's tomorrow!
Kerry-Anne told me yesterday that Virgo-ans would love a massage or a facial on v-day to start with, and then moving on to dinner at a good restaurant, provided that it has exceptionally good food. Yum! Hear that baby.. we appreciate good food ;)
One hour left and I'm off to sucky Knoodle.
Something new at work.
Did a session and a talk. Honestly, they should pay me extra for doing this.
Lunch was not organized properly. June knows the person in charge and I've suggested we change the arrangements. Oh well, June's also new so yea.. i duno..
V-day's tomorrow!
Kerry-Anne told me yesterday that Virgo-ans would love a massage or a facial on v-day to start with, and then moving on to dinner at a good restaurant, provided that it has exceptionally good food. Yum! Hear that baby.. we appreciate good food ;)
One hour left and I'm off to sucky Knoodle.
Monday, February 12, 2007
At work.
So it's back to work again. For starters, I burnt my thumb from trying to open the urn at work this morning to make coffee. What a day.
Side off track a little bit.
We went to the market 2 days ago and loaded ourselves with groceries. Meat, veges, junk food, the lot. We also bought a bamboo steamer! (well, i actually had to beg and rationalize it with him for a while there.. but that's besides the point anyway..) We bought red bean 'pau' and I bought wanton skin. For celebrating the 'choy san tow' season as he calls it, I'm planning to make steamed dumplings.. yummy!
We fought for the remote a couple of times. He usually backs off. Completely shows how determined (and dominant) I can be sometimes. Sigh. Not a good one.
Side off track a little bit.
We went to the market 2 days ago and loaded ourselves with groceries. Meat, veges, junk food, the lot. We also bought a bamboo steamer! (well, i actually had to beg and rationalize it with him for a while there.. but that's besides the point anyway..) We bought red bean 'pau' and I bought wanton skin. For celebrating the 'choy san tow' season as he calls it, I'm planning to make steamed dumplings.. yummy!
We fought for the remote a couple of times. He usually backs off. Completely shows how determined (and dominant) I can be sometimes. Sigh. Not a good one.
Friday, February 09, 2007
Thursday, February 08, 2007
Back! Sigh..
A lot has happened.. and are still happening.
Our flight journey was good. As usual, being in ... they serve extra food and let us sleep comfortably. His mom and brother came to send him off together with our friend. Whereas on my side are the usual, Ma, Mak, Makcha, Kak Long, Kak Fatan and my immediate family, Mama, Papa and Abg but excluding Adik (at school). Papa were to catch another flight to Kuantan the same night but at a later time. We flew on a week-night so there were no kids (my nephews and nieces) playing around and throwing tantrums. Instead, phone calls were non-stop. Mai and her mom came earlier to pass me her letter to be posted to uni. Makcha bought a bear and famous amos cookies. And as usual, before we get checked-in, papa pulled me aside and filled me in with very few but powerful words. As he predicted, I couldn't stop the tears. My heart just went on and on, baby..
And as I took his hand and left, the whole experience was something I've not expected nor imagined. I know I left Ma with a note of "help", as I'd call it. Makcha and Mak were there to hear it too. So all I can do right now is hope. And like he once said, the only thing that kills me.
So it's been almost 2 weeks since we departed Msia. We bought few things to help him settle in.. plus some things to help ME settle down. But all in all, everything's good. We went to Aunty Bedah's place the other day to introduce him to her. She cooked us dinner and we brought pictures from e-day and we hung out til late. Such a dear old lady. Lina and Majid are coming back from Saudi for good! That's incredibly good news for her and she has plan to go "jalan-jalan" with them. They'll be here around end of next month, I suppose.
An update on his research work.
His supervisor is on a week leave from the day he registers. dang.
Went to his department yesterday to meet his co-supervisor. For a couple of days he has been making fun of the people in there. He had went to his department once before when I had my briefing work. According to him, they talk incredibly slow and swarm around you like you're a species to be analyse and poked at. And as my first time in his department, I found out yesterday.. that he was right! Sigh. Welcome to the complexity research world of sciences. (i glanced through prof. bates's white board while he was dicussing matters. the things he wrote up there, yikes..!) Oh no, b.. we are SO going to go out every weekend and s.o.c.i.a.l.i.z.e =) i can make sure of that one.
We bought a TV today. After much contemplation and discussion and looking around.
I'll be starting work tomorrow.
And v-day is coming soon..
Our flight journey was good. As usual, being in ... they serve extra food and let us sleep comfortably. His mom and brother came to send him off together with our friend. Whereas on my side are the usual, Ma, Mak, Makcha, Kak Long, Kak Fatan and my immediate family, Mama, Papa and Abg but excluding Adik (at school). Papa were to catch another flight to Kuantan the same night but at a later time. We flew on a week-night so there were no kids (my nephews and nieces) playing around and throwing tantrums. Instead, phone calls were non-stop. Mai and her mom came earlier to pass me her letter to be posted to uni. Makcha bought a bear and famous amos cookies. And as usual, before we get checked-in, papa pulled me aside and filled me in with very few but powerful words. As he predicted, I couldn't stop the tears. My heart just went on and on, baby..
And as I took his hand and left, the whole experience was something I've not expected nor imagined. I know I left Ma with a note of "help", as I'd call it. Makcha and Mak were there to hear it too. So all I can do right now is hope. And like he once said, the only thing that kills me.
So it's been almost 2 weeks since we departed Msia. We bought few things to help him settle in.. plus some things to help ME settle down. But all in all, everything's good. We went to Aunty Bedah's place the other day to introduce him to her. She cooked us dinner and we brought pictures from e-day and we hung out til late. Such a dear old lady. Lina and Majid are coming back from Saudi for good! That's incredibly good news for her and she has plan to go "jalan-jalan" with them. They'll be here around end of next month, I suppose.
An update on his research work.
His supervisor is on a week leave from the day he registers. dang.
Went to his department yesterday to meet his co-supervisor. For a couple of days he has been making fun of the people in there. He had went to his department once before when I had my briefing work. According to him, they talk incredibly slow and swarm around you like you're a species to be analyse and poked at. And as my first time in his department, I found out yesterday.. that he was right! Sigh. Welcome to the complexity research world of sciences. (i glanced through prof. bates's white board while he was dicussing matters. the things he wrote up there, yikes..!) Oh no, b.. we are SO going to go out every weekend and s.o.c.i.a.l.i.z.e =) i can make sure of that one.
We bought a TV today. After much contemplation and discussion and looking around.
I'll be starting work tomorrow.
And v-day is coming soon..
Monday, January 29, 2007
Words ringing in my head
So she took my hand before leaving the ceremony as I extended mine modestly. She felt the ring on my finger and took a long pause just looking at it. And so she fnally said..
"Miza.. ini tanda kasih dia. Kasih yang pertama dari mertua kamu. Jagalah semua sebaik-baiknya."
And everytime I looked at it, these words never fail to remind me what all these means. Thank you Mak Benta. For making me feel loved. You're always rich with hidden messages in your words.
"Miza.. ini tanda kasih dia. Kasih yang pertama dari mertua kamu. Jagalah semua sebaik-baiknya."
And everytime I looked at it, these words never fail to remind me what all these means. Thank you Mak Benta. For making me feel loved. You're always rich with hidden messages in your words.
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Fallen pieces
First outing since E-day. Got my tix upgraded (yippee!) and good seats. Transferred money for Jan rent and went around looking for ... bank to cash in his money. Then went back to his office, a farewell gathering from his friends while I drove home.
I do feel a bit tired from all these preparations, events, settlements. Surprise, surprise but I do feel like starting uni and 'bergelut' with assignments, datelines and presentations right now. Workaholic? I wonder myself too sometimes. Papa's blood runs thicker as I grow older.
As for the rest of my heartfull worries, I've decided to let time and God handle it. It has gone beyond my control. I'm glad she seems more understanding (seems aja). I hope she'll get better.
*hanging on a thread hoping things will fall into place*
I do feel a bit tired from all these preparations, events, settlements. Surprise, surprise but I do feel like starting uni and 'bergelut' with assignments, datelines and presentations right now. Workaholic? I wonder myself too sometimes. Papa's blood runs thicker as I grow older.
As for the rest of my heartfull worries, I've decided to let time and God handle it. It has gone beyond my control. I'm glad she seems more understanding (seems aja). I hope she'll get better.
*hanging on a thread hoping things will fall into place*
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
5 more days
Yep.
I'm counting the days again. Funny how I miss places back and forth.
I've bought some things in my list. But I still need shoes. Am not shoes freak. I only own .. humm.. let's see .. 3 sneakers.. 2 high heels.. 2 slippers.. 1 boots.. and 1 furry house-slippers. That's not so bad, eh? My all time fav white heels have broken recently when I dropped Kda's sofa on my small toe and had to be rushed to the nearest clinic. That's when Daya wore my heels in exchange to me wearing her wide slippers and she broke it. Kaki dia kembang sgt! Sigh..
Was in mv with mom. We bought new house fax/copier/answering/cordless phone machine. She wants details. I topped up some toilettries for my bathroom and some undies. Humm.. maybe I should get the pair of jeans.. hee..
Lunch with Aunty Poya at Shook and caught up with Sally Gourmet. The Marriot Hotel (Ritz Carlton) gave us (Him and I) strawberries dipped in chocolates in a chest box on our E-day. It was beautiful. They're doing our big day cake. And also the goodies on both our sides. Met Kak Intan in the gourmet. She's pregnant again.
His ticket is ready to be picked up tomorrow. And mine's waiting to be upgraded.
I'm counting the days again. Funny how I miss places back and forth.
I've bought some things in my list. But I still need shoes. Am not shoes freak. I only own .. humm.. let's see .. 3 sneakers.. 2 high heels.. 2 slippers.. 1 boots.. and 1 furry house-slippers. That's not so bad, eh? My all time fav white heels have broken recently when I dropped Kda's sofa on my small toe and had to be rushed to the nearest clinic. That's when Daya wore my heels in exchange to me wearing her wide slippers and she broke it. Kaki dia kembang sgt! Sigh..
Was in mv with mom. We bought new house fax/copier/answering/cordless phone machine. She wants details. I topped up some toilettries for my bathroom and some undies. Humm.. maybe I should get the pair of jeans.. hee..
Lunch with Aunty Poya at Shook and caught up with Sally Gourmet. The Marriot Hotel (Ritz Carlton) gave us (Him and I) strawberries dipped in chocolates in a chest box on our E-day. It was beautiful. They're doing our big day cake. And also the goodies on both our sides. Met Kak Intan in the gourmet. She's pregnant again.
His ticket is ready to be picked up tomorrow. And mine's waiting to be upgraded.
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
i don't need to be scared off with your stories.. i don't need this right now.. i understand i need to be cautious.. but most of all i need you to be by my side.. she obviously thinks i'm taking something that is hers away from her.. so i need to learn how to win her heart.. let her love flows and falls onto me as how your love flows endlessly to me..
so she adds,
if it were to happen to .. i would've probably done the same thing
*that's the only way she can relate to things when it comes to understanding me*
so she adds,
if it were to happen to .. i would've probably done the same thing
*that's the only way she can relate to things when it comes to understanding me*
Monday, January 22, 2007
Addiction
i want to go home.
i mean MY home.
once again, i've fallen into her 'trap'. was i the one whom wanted this?
perhaps i am not made for her to be liked.
sometimes the simplest thing is hardest to understand.
abg pu and i talked for hours the night after the ceremony. we've not had long chats since ages. we came to the conclusion that i have been, i am and i will always be seento her as her 'challenger'. no one can talk to her, none can make her change but only circumstances. major ones. perhaps he's right. and i wonder what the circumstance will be.
i thought i could make you happy. i thought i could make you proud. but my achievements seem to spark anger in you. so i run again. and as the pattern continues, i couldn't find a way to stop.
you're right baby, it is an addiction.
"do you want me to break this off..? tell me what you want. you had wanted me to do this. and so i did. you know you are influential. you can memperkecilkan orang and you can also membesarkan orang. so now tell me what you want so i can feed your ego and satisfy your power. because right now i can see a failure in my life with words you put into my head."
i mean MY home.
once again, i've fallen into her 'trap'. was i the one whom wanted this?
perhaps i am not made for her to be liked.
sometimes the simplest thing is hardest to understand.
abg pu and i talked for hours the night after the ceremony. we've not had long chats since ages. we came to the conclusion that i have been, i am and i will always be seento her as her 'challenger'. no one can talk to her, none can make her change but only circumstances. major ones. perhaps he's right. and i wonder what the circumstance will be.
i thought i could make you happy. i thought i could make you proud. but my achievements seem to spark anger in you. so i run again. and as the pattern continues, i couldn't find a way to stop.
you're right baby, it is an addiction.
"do you want me to break this off..? tell me what you want. you had wanted me to do this. and so i did. you know you are influential. you can memperkecilkan orang and you can also membesarkan orang. so now tell me what you want so i can feed your ego and satisfy your power. because right now i can see a failure in my life with words you put into my head."
Saturday, January 20, 2007
E-day
Today's also the day Meen found her new man. Congratulations! I'm so so happy for you. After years of waiting.. finally! So many talks, so many speculations we made.. and now it ends and becomes a reality. So I pray for your happiness together and may this journey has more ups than downs filled with many many joy and laughters.
*and today.. i start my own journey on a different level and a different path*
*and today.. i start my own journey on a different level and a different path*
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Monday, January 15, 2007
5 days to go..
So this is 2007.
New Year night as usual were painted with mesmerizing fireworks.
I like the number 2 0 0 7.
It's been a while since I wrote. We just got our internet connection fixed (FINALLY!) at home (here in Msia) after nearing a year living without it. No idea how these people had lived.
I've only few days left of being single. Not been thinking about it too much. Was too busy with preparations and by night fall, I'll be too tired to even start thinking. Sorry folks, some preparation pictures will not be uploaded till after the E-day. Since some people I've invited views this blog regularly, I wouldn't wanna spoil the surprise for them. =)
Things back home have not been as hectic I thought. Not till nearing the Day. People at my facial treatment centre had complained my skin looks tired and dull lately. Must be from the long flight journey, anxieties, and endless thoughts. Mowkie's fur looks dry and coarse, Mom had changed her food. My attire has not been fitted.. oh I can't seem to even list here things that's not done, it freaks me out just by thinking about it. Meen and Haz will be coming Thursday night since Haz wouldn't be able to make it on E-day. Big apology to Adil for not attending his bday party last Saturday. Sibuk buat bunga la, dil. Jangan merajuk and not attending my E-day pulak! I'm waiting for my E-cupcakes ni! hehee..
As for my mental and emotional state, with family and him around, it has been a lot calmer. Tomorrow's another busy day.
New Year night as usual were painted with mesmerizing fireworks.
I like the number 2 0 0 7.
It's been a while since I wrote. We just got our internet connection fixed (FINALLY!) at home (here in Msia) after nearing a year living without it. No idea how these people had lived.
I've only few days left of being single. Not been thinking about it too much. Was too busy with preparations and by night fall, I'll be too tired to even start thinking. Sorry folks, some preparation pictures will not be uploaded till after the E-day. Since some people I've invited views this blog regularly, I wouldn't wanna spoil the surprise for them. =)
Things back home have not been as hectic I thought. Not till nearing the Day. People at my facial treatment centre had complained my skin looks tired and dull lately. Must be from the long flight journey, anxieties, and endless thoughts. Mowkie's fur looks dry and coarse, Mom had changed her food. My attire has not been fitted.. oh I can't seem to even list here things that's not done, it freaks me out just by thinking about it. Meen and Haz will be coming Thursday night since Haz wouldn't be able to make it on E-day. Big apology to Adil for not attending his bday party last Saturday. Sibuk buat bunga la, dil. Jangan merajuk and not attending my E-day pulak! I'm waiting for my E-cupcakes ni! hehee..
As for my mental and emotional state, with family and him around, it has been a lot calmer. Tomorrow's another busy day.
Sunday, December 31, 2006
21 days to go and still counting..
I'm going HOME!!
Just got back from Aunty Bedah's house. Thought of dropping by coz she needs to give meen n mai money to buy her "nyawa". Instead we ended up eating leftovers from yesterday's raya haji open house. Initially Meen brought Mai and I to Domino's to get my ever craved for brownies with chocolate sauce (yum!!). Thanks Meen, you're as good and as sweet.
We then wanted to go to Gloria Jeans and get Meen's "before departure quick fix" Tim Tam ice blended *drool* but made a detour to Aunty Bedah's house instead. Greeted by Qasha and Qrystal, Aunty Bedah her usual chats turned out to be 2 hours long and before we knew it.. it's already 12 am (yikes!!) and we've got a flight to catch tomorrow!
Closing 2006 and Msia get ready for a new year..
Happy New Year 2007 to all!!
Just got back from Aunty Bedah's house. Thought of dropping by coz she needs to give meen n mai money to buy her "nyawa". Instead we ended up eating leftovers from yesterday's raya haji open house. Initially Meen brought Mai and I to Domino's to get my ever craved for brownies with chocolate sauce (yum!!). Thanks Meen, you're as good and as sweet.
We then wanted to go to Gloria Jeans and get Meen's "before departure quick fix" Tim Tam ice blended *drool* but made a detour to Aunty Bedah's house instead. Greeted by Qasha and Qrystal, Aunty Bedah her usual chats turned out to be 2 hours long and before we knew it.. it's already 12 am (yikes!!) and we've got a flight to catch tomorrow!
Closing 2006 and Msia get ready for a new year..
Happy New Year 2007 to all!!
Saturday, December 30, 2006
Sleepless in Adelaide
Spent the whole night last nite trying to sleep!
Geez.. I love to sleep. I could sleep for hours and hours. Mom said I was born a sleeper. Didn't even move often inside her womb that it worries her sick.
Well maybe I'm excited. Or nervous. Or anxious. Or.. whatever!
So I woke up at 5.40 (can you believe it? I rarely at all wake up for sahur let alone on a Saturday morning!) and logged on to my lappie. Replied a "secret admirer's" letter and decided to go downstairs and make pasta bake! At 6 in the morning!
Humm.. maybe I should try sleep again..
Geez.. I love to sleep. I could sleep for hours and hours. Mom said I was born a sleeper. Didn't even move often inside her womb that it worries her sick.
Well maybe I'm excited. Or nervous. Or anxious. Or.. whatever!
So I woke up at 5.40 (can you believe it? I rarely at all wake up for sahur let alone on a Saturday morning!) and logged on to my lappie. Replied a "secret admirer's" letter and decided to go downstairs and make pasta bake! At 6 in the morning!
Humm.. maybe I should try sleep again..
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