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Wednesday, August 31, 2005 | |
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Can't Sleep |
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Since I still can't sleep, I decide to write for Wednesday's entry. So I don't have to switch the pc on during the day.
I finally switched on the oven to bake my swissrolls, finally. I try not to bake as often, otherwise it'll spoil my diet & all the hard work of excercise. Nie kes trial & error before masuk bulan Ramadhan & Syawal. Tiba bulan Ramadhan nanti, keluar laa belanga besar, kukusan, loyang & seangkatannya.
Ish....bab ngaji this few weeks, aku tersangatlah weak. Baca terketar-ketar macam owang tuer kutok! Kene sergah ajer, abiz...gamam! Weak ah Beydah!!!! Lain kali menderas setiap Subuh, ley tak!!!!! Biler nak game, kan? Dah tuer ganyot tapi lom laju macam kretapi. Lom masok bab tajwid intensif, baru sipi-sipi. Abiz, nak belajar tafsir laa, nak belajar b. Arab, laa. Tu laa, kan. We are what we eat. Kalo main sumbat ajer makanan sembarang, alamat lembab laa badan, tak khusyuk sholat, lidah punG liat!!!!
Sebab tu, kalo aku perhatikan owang-owang tuer, jorang pandai betol jaga diri. Macam mak mentuer SM. Kalo dia gi kedai kopi, mesti kedai owang MIM. kedai kafirun, tak moh! Dat means, kan dari segi preparation to serving, sumer tenaga orang MIM. Sekarang lak, banyak tempat makan dah halal. From beginning to end, kafirun nyer tenaga...so nampak tak logik nyer??? Tepuk dada, tanya selera - nie pepatah owang moden aaa. Kalo owang warekiak - tepuk dada, tanya iman. Well, pendapat masing-masing aa, kan.
Sebab tu laa, mil kata - paling berkah masak sendiri, makan dlm rumah. Tenaga isteri/ibu tu laa yg terbaik. Biar laa bendey masak asam rebus ker, bayam bening ker, ikan singgang ker, ikan asin goreng ker, telur ceplok ker.....nak masak stylo milo punG puas hati, belanja tak seberapa tapi boleh makan all day long sampai puas. Lengit jugak, beb! Pakai nampak aku dock dlm dapur ajer laaa. Haiz...malam-malam buta, buat aku lapar lak! Teringat bendey asam rebus. Kat fridge lak ader botok-botok dari Batu Pahat. Ish, cobaan......rosak program aku!!!!!! Dah laa, gua nak sapederk!!!!!
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posted by pinkiecutepie # 00:10 #
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Han.....Han......Han. |
D,
He's really one of a kind. Either you love him or you hate him. Whatever feelings we have for him on that particular time, he's always irresistable. We just can't get away from him even when we shoo him far, far, away. Well, he's special in his own ways.
Happy Birthday Dearest Han. May Allah Bless You. All my doas for you. Yes, we promise you Sarpino Pizza - eat all you can. Yes, we've bought you chocolate cake. Yes, daddy got the presents.
I feel like making blueberry swissroll for this afternoon's Quran recitation. I showed them the brand that has the best blueberry filling. Ina agreed, it's so nice. better than Poon Huat & SW. So good you can eat it on its own. Think I'm gonna bake, then I springclean. Ironing can wait.
I hope he can take leave tomorrow. I don't want to miss my yoga & circuit training. I was one happy bunny when I managed to go for circuit training after yoga yesterday. I feel it's better to do yoga, then follow up with circuit, it's less tiring.
Weight wise, no change. Sometimes 2 kg less, sometimes back to normal. But the clothes are loose now. Nelam says, weight doesn't matter, it's the size of one's clothes. Okay..happy, oredi.
Now bake.......
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posted by pinkiecutepie # 06:11 #
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My baby wails...... |
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We tried to remove the bandage, but he squealed in pain. So we brought him to the docotr. He wailed while the doctor removed it. Fidel held his litlle arms, I held his feet so he'd stopped kicking the doctor. It was still bleeding, so the doctor put on new bandage. Yeah..leave it to the doctor, we didn't have the heart to do that to him.
I missed yesterday's class. Oi...Tipah & Leha, give me update, ok? This coming Saturday, Ust Jalaludin Hassan will be giving lectures for 4 weeks from 2-3pm about Ramadhan. Amaciam, beb? Jadi kiter?
Since Fidel is working from home today, I have the privilege to go for some AUM......time. Say it with me now, deep breathing, aum......aum......aum.......tatatititutu..nak gi yogayogiyogu.
Cuti sekolah nak tiba, err, Leha, Sotong, Tipah dah lain-up amek nombor..heheheeeee. Tak luper, mak InanG. Ader owang tu gaji, sey...blanjer laaaa.
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posted by pinkiecutepie # 13:59 #
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Saturday, August 27, 2005 | |
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This is the end.....there is no more. |
D,
Finally, the circumcision & surgery went smoothly. As Fidel said - ok....that's it, all completed, no more sunat!!!! Yippeeee!!!!! So now, we're recuperating. For a boy his age, even the doctor praised how brave he was despite wailing in pain. He didn't even stop the doctor from doing his job to stop the bleeding. As for now, both mommy & daddy are so, so exhausted.
My body is telling me to rest. zzzzzzz............................
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posted by pinkiecutepie # 17:35 #
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Thursday, August 25, 2005 | |
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Over a cuppa hot cocoa..... |
D,
As I'm sipping a cuppa Hintz hot cocoa (milo, gua tak main, sekali-sekala jerk, kalo buat milo dinosaur), I'm updating my blog for today.
I was surprised that InanG decided to stop blogging...aw!!!!! how could you??? I always look forward to read yours. I want to read about your life's journey. Please, start a new one - for me, for JunG...for the rest of us girls. Wails.......!!!! InanG!!!! Jgn tinggal daku....!!!!!!
Then I realised I was supposed to chat with Leha this morning. Sorry, ah beb! Gua luperz & gua manyakz project niari.
We will accompany Hin to KKH tomorrow. He'll have his surgery & circumcision done. I pray that it'll be smooth sailing. The tukang sunat who supposed to circumcise him last June refuse to accept money from me when I wanted to get the support for the sarong. Paisey, but grateful.
Since we were in Bedok, I dropped by at Zariah's to do yoga therapy. I don't know how soon will Hin recover. Guess my activities will have to be put on hold. I was excited when I saw September Shape on the newstand, I immediately called Nelam. She knew why I called....well, I'm just so happy for her.
I hardly buy Manja magazine (I feel it's a waste of money), but I bought the latest issue. Glad I have it. It features some wedding couples. My favourite - the doctors. Aku tabik org Melayu yg camnie. Berpendidikan tinggi tapi tak lagak. Sebagai raja & ratu sehari, pakaian mereka sungguh sopan, lebih-lebih lagi puan doktor berpakaian muslimah. The best couple in that magazine, I tell youuuuu.......umph!!!!
My favourite page is - si bujang newscaster tu laaa. I like the way he writes, aper style dier tulis, gua suka!! Relaks & padat. Takder bual kosongnyer. As I turn the page (aku suker baca dari page blakang ke depan - macam ngaji gitu), si tuan doktor yg jadi pengantin tu ponG tulis article. Waaa......fuyoooo......power-gedermakkk!!!!!! Gerek tol, anak-anak Melayu sekarang. Aku tabik!!!! Sesungguhnyer these 2 guys rock!! Aku rasa, kalo jorang tulis buku, mesti laku nyer!
Then, then....aku ternampak gambar si Shikin & Alfian. Lerr.....nie budak 2 ekor masuk competition! Haiz....suker benor budak Shikin nie masuk gelanggang gini, may the force be wif u laaa, Kin!
Oh yer, masih ader citer Aaron Aziz. Apakah pendapat anda tentang DNA? Kalo korang tanyer aku, banyak pendapat yg tak baguih laa. It's so "The Newlyweds", tapi soooo tak kene. Tuh, baru 1. Yg lain, tak per, haaaaa. Memandangkan air time banyak, tapi citer takder, masok laaa citer camnie.......Bak kata Aaron - tak suker tengok, tutup jerk tv!
Hm...my hot cocoa ponG dah abiz........keje rumah bersahut-sahutan.
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posted by pinkiecutepie # 14:40 #
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Wednesday, August 24, 2005 | |
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Update, update, read all abt it. |
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Sungguh aku tak sempat sekarang. tapi aku usahakan juga.
Saturday :
Siang-siang aku chope Fidel. We woke up early for a doze of prata & teh tarek. Off to MacRitchie Reservoir. It's been ages since I've been there. Semangat berkobar-kobar nak walk-walk to the Tree Top Walk. It was indeed a long walk. We were walking for 1 1/2 hrs, perspiring, then suddenly it rained. Fidel suggested we took a shelter under the canopy. So we stood under some big trees with large leaves. Great! Now we were soaking wet. The boys kept asking when would the rain stop. We were lucky that it rained for 20 mins only. Out came the sun, but we were all drenched.
So we continued walking. Sempat tunjuk anak-anak pokok ketapang - daun yg balut tempeh tuh. Jalan nyer jalan lom sampai. Nasib baik gua sudah circuit training & yoga - tak sia-sia beb! At last we reached the bridge. Nah, it wasn't scary. But I like the scenery. It was worth the walk. At the end of the bridge, turun-naik tangga, up & down the slopes lagik. Penat sey, not forgetting both of sport shoes' soles dah terlepas!
We were at the junction to take the 4km walk back to the carpark or 2km walk to the main road of Thomson Rd. I suggested we walked to the main bulding of the Island Country Club & called for taxi to the carpark. It was a sound decision as my feet hurt & the boys were exhausted. Altogether, I think it was 11 km by foot, to & fro. No kidding...in 4hrs.
Had lunch at KFC Toa Payoh, headed home just to get the swimming gears & headed to the club. I refused to swim & let my feet rest as I continued reading Dr Aidh Al Qarni's book. Daddy & boys had about 2 hrs of fun in the pool.
Sunday :
Since there wasn't any kuliah, I still wanted to meet up with Leha & Tipah for breakfast. Tapikan, Tipah masih tertipu with the route to Geylang. Tu lah, mak tiri suruh konvoi, lain kali konvoi! Over breakfast at Delifrance & dessert at bijikopi&daunteh, we talked about some serious issues - of course once in a while we just had to break our firm tones. It was simply great & I'm grateful for that moment of togetherness.
It was a lazy Sunday afternoon for us. Went to Komalas @ Geylang for dinner. Fooyooo....lepas ngidam aku!
Monday :
It was indeed Monday blues. Tak masak, ponG! We had egg, sardines, salad sandwiches. My calves & thighs were still sore. I didn't go circuit training the whole of last week, so I forced myself to Bugis in the morning. I was so tired, I forced myself again to yoga session in the afternoon. I was glad I went....I learned a few tips from Radha & Zariah.
Tuesday :
It was Quran reciting session cum reflexology. Now, Kak Lin & I were being massaged by Lin & Ina under ustazah's supervision. Meanwhile at All Shapes, BH & TGIF were doing interview with Nelam. I hope the exposure will bring in more clients.
Ok..penat aa....baru balek circuit training, nanti petang nak yoga-yogi-yogu.
oh, oh.....berita tergempar!!! i got Pai thru sms!!!! yay!!!!!
tatatititutu...!
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posted by pinkiecutepie # 11:38 #
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kisah 2 makcik |
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Ada 2 owang makcik. Jorang sms - cepat laaa update blog. Tak agak-agak sey, nie 2 ekor. Aku memang nak update, citer panjang, kang nanti korang komplen asal banyak songeh, lak.
Sambil carik resepi nie, aku update laa...haa, puas ati korang???? kekekeeeeeee
Besok, eh.....smlam manyakz penatz, nie ari manyakz bizi.
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posted by pinkiecutepie # 12:46 #
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Love is all around me..... |
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Finally, Florence was free to join for yoga. She was comfortable with Kak Aya, Kak Lin & the staff. They were talking like old friends. They were surprised just how close Florence & I are. We started off as beautician & client, but 10 years has been a beautiful friendship.
Yesterday was spring cleaning day. It's that time of the year. It was something we've been looking forward to. And today they came. AtonG came with Roti Boyan & Sambal Tumis Ikan Bilis. InanG came with Longan & Rambutan. JunG came with Indian Rojak. NaninG forgot all about today's reunion. She came while we were watching Pontianak Menjerit...it was hilarious - when you thought it was gonna scare the wits out of you.
For a change this year, I served them Siput Masak Lemak, Ikan Pari Bakar, Sup Daging with Ulam Raja, Penggaga, Cucumber & Sambal Belacan. Esah loves Siput. JunG taught other kids how to suck the siputs out of the shells. Atan was entertaining himself to the army trucks. Hafiz asked his mom for abang instead of adik....hm....now, how to get abang??? While the boys were playing soldiers, the mommies were commenting - Hafiz as Japanese versus Atan as British fighting in S'pore like in WW2, whereas Salihin looks like Kuomintang soldier.....! The girls had no dolls to play with, they too, played soldiers.
InanG was always busy cuddling FuFu, she didn't give up on FiFi no matter how hard FiFi hissed, scratched or bit her. AtonG was always on the look out it the cats would come near her. JunG.....was just enjoying the lauk kampung. When NaninG joined us at the living room, she announced that she might be preggers. Ah.....I still have extra pregnancy test which I bought last year & it expires Dec 05. We urged NaninG to do the test......Alhamdulillah, it's confirmed she's pregnant with baby no.4. What a reunion!!!!!
JunG helped herself to the kitchen & made us Mocha. We were talking away when she realised she had to leave to fetch her other half at the airport. Soon it was time for them to leave, too. It was a wonderful day, indeed. The children enjoyed themselves tremendously. The mommies had several hours of rebonding.
Yeah, we missed the other girls who didn't make it just now. Perhaps, there'll be another opportunity before JunG departs. I love my schoolmates. I regard their friendship as sacred.
Love is all around me.......
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posted by pinkiecutepie # 20:50 #
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Wednesday, August 17, 2005 | |
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Remember Me This Way |
D,
I was happily listening to the Class 95 last night while he was driving us home from Holland Village. The stretch of road was clear & peaceful when the DJ played this song. Until now, the song brings back memories. I can see myself going back to the days when I was a little girl......the long journey I took until where I am today. The strangers whom I met and with God's will, we're bonded as friends.
As I'm thinking of each of them - old & new, young & old, I'm humbled. Allah filled my pumping heart with warm feelings for them. It's love, I know. Though I don't tell them, I hope they know through my gestures.
The support system women get from each other is very powerful. But it breaks easily when insincerity & dishonesty seep into their hearts & minds. We can overcome it, though. We're never out of love. Keep giving, the reward comes unexpectedly...it's so meaningful & sweet.
To all my friends - old & new, young & old, near or far, dear or distant - this is from me to you......
Remember Me This Way By Jordan Hill
Every now and then
We find a special friend
who never lets us down...
Who understands it all
reaches out each time we fall
you're the best friend i have found...
I know you can't stay
a part of you will never ever go away
your heart will stay.....
I'll make a wish for you,
and hope it will come true,
if life will just be kind,
to such a gentle mind,
if you lose your way,
think back on yesterday
remember me this way,
remember me this way.
I don't need eyes to see
the love you bring to me,
no matter where I go
and I know that you'll be there
forever-more a part of me and everywhere
I'll always care.....
I'll make a wish for you
and hope it will come true,
if life will just be kind,
to such a gentle mind,
and if you lose your way
think back on yesterday
remember me this way,
remember me this way.
and I'll be right behind your shoulder,watching you
I'll be standing by your side, all you do
and I won't ever leave
as long as you believe,
you just believe....
I'll make a wish for you
and hope it will come true
if life will just be kind
to such a gentle mind
and if you lose your way
think back on yesterday
remember me this way
remember me this way.
*From the movie, Casper*.
Thanks to InanG for sharing this in her blog. I want to paste this, too.
A MAN'S TRAIL
This is the story of an average human
From his story there is so much to learn
"I work through life working day and night
Let me tell you of my miserable plight
Before that, let me thank Allah Most Merciful too
That's why I'm sharing my story with you
From young I was told I had to be the best
I must learn to score for my exams and tests
I studied hard to be the top in class
So that my friends will respect me with all the fuss
In my youth days, I was actually insecure
So much temptations and many are impure
I prayed sparingly but it didn't help me
Why couldn't I feel that Allah was watching me?
I wanted to be the cream of the cake
I didn't allow myself to make a single mistake
I wanted more friends and also be praised
When I didn't get complimented, I felt so dazed
I began to doubt myself again and again
Was I not good enough or was I insane?
I was feeling inadequate for my lack of looks
Was I too fat, short, or did my smile give the spooks?
I learnt to dress up in trendy clothes bought from stores
I wanted people to look at me and say "wow" in awe
I wanted to be adored, praised and be popular
Success to me is to be top scholar
I wanted to shower myself in fame
I also hoped to earn a big name
I studied hard and topped my school
I believe that to make friends, success is a tool
Whenever my friends was just beside
I felt the pressure to display my witty side
I'm afraid my friends would leave me if I'm not nice enough
So I bought them gifts and other good stuff
Branded clothes, car, intelligence and friends indeed
You may think I have all that I need
But I'm still unhappy inside and I don't even know why
Was I not good enough, too ugly or too shy?
At work, I pleased my boss to show him I was the best
I treated my colleagues lunch and sacrificed all my rest
I was afraid that my boss disliked me if I lazed about
In front of him, I did my best and tried to stand out
Then I climbed the corporate ladder and be my own boss
Finally, I was successful but I was still in a loss
I was cheerful outside but scared inside
I was not even sure what I'm doing is right
I looked around to see all my best friends
I wonder if they still like me if my wealth ends?
I cannot bear to face rejection or even fail
If I become poor and old, will my friendships be stale?
I work hard, but who am I trying to impress?
The fear of losing my reputation is causing me stress
I want friends to respect me forever and ever
I could imagine my friendship to sever
But alas! My business failed me terribly
I was down with illness and suffered painfully
All the people whom I thought were faithful friends
Left me because my status has no stands
I'm left alone and wonder whether it is true?
To make good friends, wealth matters too?
I looked at the side of my bed and saw the Quran
Guilt enveloped me because the Quran I have read none
Since I was alone and feeling so bored
I explored the Quran to know about Allah the Lord
True Muslim friends start to befriend me
It doesn't matter whoever I'll be
They accept me and love me despite my flaws
I don't have to make them like me by using force
I don't have to impress Allah with my witty charm
I already know Allah loves us and protects us from harm
With Allah's help, we can attain peace in self
So let's put doubt back in Satan's shelf
If there are problems with work and with men
Please remember that it's part of Allah's plan
Ask from Allah because He listens to us always
Allah will help us with His Kindness and Grace
I met a man who is unfortunately blind
He then advised me with words so kind
He said, "Love yourself and be grateful for what you are
You owe it to Allah for coming this far
Allah loves us and makes us Muslims
But many people don't appreciate it, it seems
It doesn't matter if we're poor or earn less
Allah loves who we are and He cares
Don't do good deeds if you do it for show
Or else your spiritual status will sink below
If you're humble, do good deeds and pray to Allah Most Wise
You can earn yourself a place in Paradise
Good Muslims overcome worries and insecurity
They are unfazed even if they are treated with hostility
Why be a slave to affluence and glamour?
Why worry if we are not witty with humour?
Always be yourself, dear brother, have no pretence
Allah will still love you, even if you don't have any fans
Why be afraid, dear brother, when friends shun away
When Allah is there for you it's always that way."
After the blind man left, my mind started working
I was still surprised and truth starts coming
It seems that I may be a boss or lying here poor
But good Muslims greet me with salam, a smile and no fear
I kept wondering, what is success to me?
Is it about having friends, or earning a good degree?
I had all these and yet I was not satisfied
Could it be because that Allah was not on my side?
Then I realise that I have been foolish
My insecurity is the one that was my leash
Why was I ungrateful to Allah Most Great?
Allah is helping us all the way as Fate
Oh! I'm ashamed for being so proud
When my success was actually a passing cloud!
Now I realise my great big mistake
So I do more good deeds now with sincerity and no fake
Let's learn from this life and tread the virtuous road
Remember that this world is only a temporary abode
Now I live through my life devoted to the Islamic cause
And repent, so Allah will love me despite my flaws.
Remember true success is not about having lots of friends
In fact, it is about passing Allah's tests
Happiness is not about showing off your generous part
In fact, it's about the attitude of your heart
Say: "I like who I am and I'm glad to be me
I love being a Muslim and Allah sets my heart free!
I can feel in my mind and in my little heartbone
I confess - with Allah around, I know I'm never alone."
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posted by pinkiecutepie # 07:27 #
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Excellent Monday |
D,
Last minute plans worked out just great. Ainn came over to take her Arbaya....(finally, sorry haaa). I hope she likes it. Woi...jgn luper sms aku, ok tak baju tuh? Kak Aya was sick. She asked me to send Hasif to school. Laahai, sempat jugak dia buat Kuih Lopes, banyak lak tuh! I'm waiting for her Kuih Jongkong pulak. So we didn't go for yoga-yogi-yogu. Frankly, I need to recuperate, too.
Then, I saw JunG online! Bonus!!!!!! We confirmed the arrangement that I planned for the old girls. She asked if I was free to meet her as she was making her way to good ole Geylang. I was so excited....woohoo!!! I was in the cab when she smsed - maner ko, aku dah lapar ni!!!!!! KekekekeH. Rupanya dia ngidam Nasi Ayam. Esah has grown taller, Atan is chubbier. I miss JunG, it was a treat indeed. As I accompanied her walking down the memory lane, the children remembered kedai Kak Munah, where they had siput masak lemak. Off to the market, she shopped for her stuff, Atan was so excited with his new outfit.
Yup.....I guess budakz nie ingat-ingat lupa. They soon warmed up & we were talking like old friends. Walked along the road, playing with stray cats at Perkampungan, to TKC - where JunG's eyes popped out & got all excited over Ailin's Bakery stuff. Not forgetting to mention, she brought 2 cameras - anak & mak camera!!! Mak datok! Aku lak jadi mangsanya, eh maner 1 tourist, maner 1 tuanrumah, haa??? Owang dlm kereta, bas, lori, atas motor sumer tengok! I brought Esah to NuPets where she played with Julia's cat. Everything was last minute....I brought them to Cat Whisperer. Their eyes were sparkling with excitement & happiness when they saw the exotic cats. Maggie, the owner, thought JunG & I were sisters...bley laa kan, lain mak-lain bapak, sama sekolah! Atan & Esah were busy playing with the cats. Maggie allowed JunG to take photos of her cats, even JunG couldn't resist playing with them!
I bought some stuff for my 2 "girls" at home & we made our way to my place. Mom & kids freshened up for their dinner date with her old schoolmate. JunG helped herself to the Lopes & hati lembu goreng rempah. Atan was already in & out of the toyroom, while Esah was dolling up.
As we said our goodbyes, mom, kids & I are looking forward to meet with the rest of the gang soon, InsyaAllah.
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posted by pinkiecutepie # 07:31 #
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We learn something new everyday |
Last night, we realised FuFu was missing. This was her 2nd time.I don't mind if FiFi went missing, she's one garang cat! There was a time I wanted to get rid of FiFi - just because it's so hard to trim her nails. Han gave me a hard look & said, "mommy, you are cruel, so cruel!" He cried, tears flowing, gosh!!!! I didn't realise just how much he loves FiFi. He's always playing rough with these 2 felines. He tried so hard to pacify FiFi. At last we managed to trim them & put on the soft claws on 1 fore leg.....I gave up. So there goes my wish to own an exotic cat. If Fidel has his way, we won't be having FiFi & FuFu to cuddle.
Back to FuFu. I was sad. I was so worried. It was dinner time, even FiFi meowed, calling her - I think. The boys went up & down the stairs for several rounds. Slowly, Han came to me - "mommy, I want FuFu. Pls look for FuFu". He cried, sobbing. Aw.......Han. He's the most hyper of the lot, loud & annoying most of the time, yet so irresistable. Fidel & I saw this gentle side of him. Our hearts melted instantly. So I told him - "you sholat Isya, after that you doa. Ask Allah for help, return FuFu to us."
He did obediently. He was all alone in the toyroom, performed his sholat & raised both palms on the air asking Allah for help. While I went around the neighbourhood, the boys did their rounds again at our block. I was worried sick, thinking of FuFu - she missed her dinner, she was nowhere to be found. I returned, empty handed. Fidel told me, Iz found FuFu outside our neigbour's house upstairs. I was so happy. I cuddled FuFu & asked her questions.....DuH!!!!!! Yeah, call me silly twit! The boys returned home, Han was smiling eat to ear - "mommy, it's magic, I prayed & doa, then we looked for FuFu again & she was at Cik Idah's doorstep".
A lesson for all of us, indeed. I said, "there, you see. That's why it's important to pray. Allah grants our prayers. We lost FuFu, you prayed & asked for Allah's help. And now she's back. So isn't your life blessed when you pray 5 times a day, everyday & Allah grants your doas? Doa for success, for all the good things. InsyaAllah."
He nodded, I could see that the boys received lightbulb moments last night. Slowly, he understands the importance of sholat. He was all excited about fasting, suddenly. Hm.....Iz was asking me about Ramadhan. I suggested that he performs puasa sunnat Rejab & Sya'ban to prepare for Ramadhan. Little steps along the way. Han mentioned about pahala - "mommy, if we take care of cats forever & ever, we get pahala, right?" "Yes, cats are Rasulullah's favourite".
So it's true, they're becoming more responsible as the day goes by. They love the felines - they clean & feed them, they play with them. FiFi & FuFu are a part of us.
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posted by pinkiecutepie # 07:46 #
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Beautiful Sunday |
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SM finally agreed to join me for yoga as I told her - just go to see me, not for yoga. So last minute, I rushed to Joo Chiat Complex & bought her 2 books by Dr Qaidh Al Qarni. The shopowner told me there are 20 titles by Dr Aidh Al Qarni. Haiz.......I only managed to buy 1 more title for myself. I think I want to collect Dr Aidh's books.
Zariah, SM & I had a long talk after the session. She asked SM, she loves you, don't you know, can't you tell? Er, was it so obvious how I felt about SM? I hope it won't be the last time for SM. I do hope she makes time for this activity. It's for "Me, Myself & I" - as Zariah puts it. Yeah, it's a difference between the sky & the earth if I describe SM & I. But I accept her as she is, I don't find any flaws in her as she always claims. As for me, she's one of the human beings whom I look up to. She's one of my unsung heroes.
As for today, I was late for class. Tipah was already there. I'm glad she makes the effort to come. Leha was the last to join us. Yeah blame it on my skills twisting the scarf around my head!!!! As usual ustzh rock's lecture will always break focus. We will be giggling away while she talks on current affairs within the Malay community. Kesian to owang me-layu nie......
She talked about Taqwa again. She talked about fasting again. I hope that my fasting during the past Ramadhans were not meaningless bak kata - puasa kerana bulan puasa - ish...rugi, kan???
As I accompanied Tipah & Leha on tudung spree.....gosh I was soaking wet with perspiration!!!! Mak oi!!! Macam steambath kat Geylang! I got one for myself,too. Off to TKC, alahai..tu mak bonda belek baju sampai lupa nak balek, walhal masing-masing dah ada time limit!
I bought Asmah Laili's 3rd & 4th cookbooks. Yup...there goes my money!!! Haiz, gigit jari laa aku! Right after fetching the boys, we went to Naqia's wedding. Hassan Rabit's food was superb. Husin Saban & Yusuf Bai were splendid singers. Even Fidel enjoyed listening to them. He was willing to wait along with me. When finally Naqia & husband made the entrance to the hall. I could see the joy in her parents' face. Both looked so royal. She was stunningly beautiful & her husband looked so good beside her. Selamat Pengantin Baru, Nani & AH. May Allah Bless You.
Now, back to the real world. Pinkie phone home..........chores, chores, chores.
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posted by pinkiecutepie # 15:51 #
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Smile..... |
D,
I was told - love yourself, you must love yourself, your body is giving you signal to slow down. Look in the mirror, hug yourself & say I love myself. You tend to say it to others, but not to yourself.
On another note, I can't wait to move on. Yup, the big move. Please, don't make me wait for too long.
It's confirmed!!!!! She's here for a break. JunG's here!!!!! Get ready geng!!!! It was really a big surprise for me. I thought AtonG knows about it. Seems that ader owang conspire to keep secret. Tak kisah laa, nyah. Janji kiter dapat buat reunion lagik!!!!! Manyakz-manyakz reunion, ok??????
Ooooooo JunG. There's so much to share with you! Can't wait to see Esah & Atan, weeee!!!!!!!
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posted by pinkiecutepie # 08:48 #
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Thursday, August 11, 2005 | |
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Thursday, already?! |
D,
I've decided not to go to All Shapes & Yoga Sutra on the same day. It's getting more tiring as we just started Hatha Yoga.
It was a good full hour of Hatha Yoga yesterday. Radha enjoyed torturing our flexibility. I was glad I skipped my circuit training.
As for this morning, it was another half hour physical torture by Susan. She knows just how far I can go. At first I thought it was boring to do it alone everytime. But now, I'm enjoying the full attention given by the instructor for that day. I have a good workout everytime.
Since there was more time to spare after reciting Quran just now, we continued with massage lesson. Ustazah was ever so willing to teach us free of charge. She even gives us tips on sensual massage as we were practising our reflexology on each other.
As for the rest of this evening, we are celebrating Hin's 7th birthday. He's looking forward to dinner treat & present from daddy. Yeah, it's always daddy - daddy this, daddy that......Oh shucks! I've to break my "no food after 7pm" rule!
And oh....I just realised FiFi & FuFu can't take Friskies, they always end up with tummy problem.
Now that we're in the month of Rejab, I wonder what does ustzh rock have prepared for her lecture this Sunday. Jgn tak jadi, eh... Tipah, Leha.
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posted by pinkiecutepie # 17:50 #
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National Day |
D,
It was quite a hectic morning. I realise that I have to do my marketing more often than usual, perhaps weekly, now. The boys are eating more nowadays. As usual, it's always a fun trip to Geylang market & "singsong" at Bedok Reservoir with him.
We went to Centrepoint close to noon. Urgh!!! I hate stepping into that mall later than 11am. This time around, I spend a good half an hour there to get what I wanted & needed - that he asked, "is that all? you need to get anything else or you wanna go to anywhere else?" Fidel was indeed surprised.
Cooked simple dishes & had late lunch. I was counting the amount of money spent for the 2 meals......waaaa...!!!!! $7.50 to be exact, for the 6 of us. Muai, beydah!!!!
And we lazed at home.
This morning, he showed me today's papers, H7. His name was printed as one of the recipients of National Day award this year. Smiling ear to ear, I was happy for him.
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posted by pinkiecutepie # 11:00 #
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Manic Monday |
D,
It was a busy Sunday. Felt tired. Felt guilty....weekends are when I can't keep up with my diet. I can only eat small portion of everything.
All Shapes has special offer this month. For $40, newcomers are entitled to 2 sessions of workout, 2 fitness attire & $80 All Shapes voucher. The website is ready. Now, I can't wait to buy Shape magazine September issue.
Had a great workout this morning. Going for yoga later. Free trial for yoga is still on.
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posted by pinkiecutepie # 11:04 #
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Saturday, August 06, 2005 | |
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Hay laa Hay laa my boyfriend's back.....! |
D,
I heard this very old song long time ago....
He came home from Cambodia yesterday. He had a terrible food poisoning - fever, tummy ache. He only survived on painkillers. Luckily, that the clinic was still opened when he got home. As we looked the the photos which he took, I was making fun at a man who was sitting beside him. Me - hey this man's like AhPek. He - hey, don't pray, pray...he's a war veteran, ok? Woah......so he told me the man's story. The wars he fought, his experience protecting Angkor Wat against the enemies. Yup, instantly, I have great respect for him. He may be old & fat & so AhPek looking, but he's a war veteran! I guess, Fidel feels lucky to have a photo taken with this man.
We had a family gathering in the evening. It's been quite a while since we ate Nasi Rawan set. Almost everybody was there. Aunt Yah's place was filled with laughter. Cousin Shikin, the newly wed received a Munchkin as a wedding gift from someone. Emilio, the Munchkin is so adorable. Now I want another kitty - an exotic shorthair or British shorthair or Ragdoll...I WANT!!!!!!!!!
I've got green light from the yoga boss to disclose her charges.
Yoga Sutra
For the 1st 100 clients, $120 a mth.
Twice a week, but may attend more than 2 lessons a week.
6 months yoga commitment
First payment is $240, so no payment required on 6th month.
For kids yoga,
$50 a mth.
Once a week.
6 months yoga commitment.
First payment is $100, so no payment required on 6th month.
Contact Zariah 96854548 for free trials.
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posted by pinkiecutepie # 08:24 #
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Thursday, August 04, 2005 | |
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1 day to go... |
D,
I'm springcleaning, as usual. I'm taking a short break now. Can't wait for tomorrow's session. I learnt a new word - amber, pronounce it the Malay way. As I learn more about the Arab culture, I'm falling in love with it. 1st, it was the bukhr, now the amber, oh yes - there's more. Still learning. Arabs & Indians are very romantic & sensual people...haiz. Get the hint??? Now where's my ninja turtle headscarf.......?!
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posted by pinkiecutepie # 12:59 #
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Yawn..yawn..yawn |
D,
Susan led the circuit training today. Really, I was like this kuda kepang - menurun abiz. Lepas tu, penat-sepenatnyer. I was so hungry as I had oats before the class. Lepakz-ed at Banquet Raffles Hospital for a bowl of seafood porridge, brought food home for their lunch & dinner, heheheh. Managed to meet up with the bride-to-be to pass her the brochures. While I accompanied Hin watching his cartoon show, I dozed off. Geez, that tired,huh?
Off to yoga session in the afternoon. Yoga boss, wanted me to go for another lesson this Friday morning for some "ready, attack & conquer" session. Hm....sounds yummy!
I'm yawning away. Looks like the ironing will be postponed again. Nasib baik tak yah masak.
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posted by pinkiecutepie # 20:00 #
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Love |
D,
Just when I forgot to love myself, suddenly a stranger lifted my spirits. Yes, at times I've just forgotten to love myself.
I was so enthusiastic to start my circuit training with All Shapes. But that phone call from Kak Aya, put me back to the right track. Meeting her sister was a blessing. She reminded me of the person I'm supposed to be.
She said, love yourself first. When you love yourself, you are able to look after yourself. You won't be needing other people's love. Yet, you are able to spread more love to the people around you. But the most rewarding part is when you'll receive love in return, it may not be from the people you'd hope to receive from, but from the unexpected. Wow!!! What a lightbulb moment.
Nah, I wasn't feeling down in any way, but it was a good reminder to me. While I'm on a "physical torture" at All Shapes, the yoga class is an overall therapy. Not only I'm working out on the physical part of me, I realise that I'm working on my emotional & mental aspects. It's total well being. In just 5 lessons, I can feel the changes within myself - the soul, the mind. It's indeed a good tool to use while performing sholat, berzikir, beriktikaf dlm masjid. One is able to focus well on a particular thing that she's into.
On the other side...ahem...ahem.....one will be very flexible & will be able to do the kamasutra, extended hours, mind you..heh heh heh!!!! Nanti eh, part nie, aku lom flexible, so aku lom blajar bab kamasutra.....kekekekeke. Wahliao!!!! Rosak ajinomoto!
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posted by pinkiecutepie # 13:59 #
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Physical abuse...... |
D,
Ann tortured me this morning. Radha tortured me in the afternoon. As if they knew I was on a makan spree yesterday...uwaaaakkk!!!!! But I'm not complaining. Aku nak kurus, aku tak mo "gemokz tapi tak sedar diri", bak kata ustz rock. Aku nak kurus & still in taqwa. Nak ikut style minah-minah arab kurus pakai arbaya hitam & tutup muka - cuma nampak mata jer. Tapi bila dah bukak penutup mulut & hidung punyer lah cun-melecun. Bab jorang duduk kat masjid punyer laa tertib, Al Quran tak lepas dari tangan, macam baca story book, youuuuuu. Aku sungguhjelerz.com!!!!! Tu laa sebab minah arab kene tutup aurat sehingga nampak mata jer.
Bab aku lambat tangkap semalam, AT kata pasal kiter kan dah "macam dah pure, gitu"....ah ah banyak nyer pure, eh!
P.S. aku hampir hampir sms kitersayangawak/kucintapadamu kat hero ku tadi......nasib baik aku masih bley focus sms bahasa inggrish. kekekekeeee...lepakz ketawa golekz golekz!!!!!
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posted by pinkiecutepie # 20:04 #
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PINKIE HEARS |
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PINKIE SHARES |
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I'tiraf
Wahai Tuhan
Ku tak layak
Ke SyurgaMu
Namun tak pula
Aku sanggup
Ke NerakaMu
Ampunkan dosaku
Terimalah taubatku
Sesungguhnya
Engkaulah Pengampun
Dosa-dosa besar
Dosa-dosaku
Bagaikan pepasir
Di pantai
Dengan rahmatMu
Ampunkan daku
Oh Tuhanku
Wahai Tuhan
Selamatkan kami ini
Dari segala
Kejahatan & kecelakaan
Kami takut
Kami harap
KepadaMu
Suburkanlah
Cinta kami
Kepada Mu
Kamilah hamba
Yg mengharap
Belas dariMU
Penantian By Harmoni
Berapa lama mesti ku nanti
Sinar cahaya mata mu
Gemerlap bagai bintang
Menghiasi malam
Malam yg menutup diriku
Berapa lama perlu ku tunggu
Lontaran suara dari bibirmu
Memecah hening taman
Taman syurgawi
Pada sebuah hati yg sepi
Penantian suatu siksa
Yg tidak tertanggung
Oleh tubuh ku yg kering & layu
Kepastian suatu penwar
Dlm suka & duka
Yg meniti hidup ku
Doa By Harmoni
Tuhan ku
Dlm termangu
Ku sebut nama Mu
Biar susah sungguh
Mengingat Mu penuh seluruh
Tuhan ku
Cahaya Mu
Panas suci bagai kerdip lilin
Di kelam sunyi
Tuhan ku
Aku hilang bentuk
Kembara di negeri asing
Tuhan ku
Pintu Mu ku ketuk
Aku tak bisa berpaling
Nasyid By Hidayah
Kepada Mu Ilahi
Yg Maha Agung Yg Maha Suci
Ku pohon perlindungan
Dan keampunanMu
Pada setiap sholat
Ku lafazkan doa & pujian
Kukuhkanlah taqwaku & keimanan
Semoga diriku diselamatkan
Dari segala bencana
Limpahilah diriku dgn sinar penuh kemuliaan
Agar tidak digoda syaitan
Yg sungguh durjana peruntuh akhlak
Inilah doa seorang insan
Mohon perlindungan
The Reason
Hoobastank
The Reason
I'm not a perfect person
There are many things I wish I didn't do
But I continue learning
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm sorry that I hurt you
It's something I must live with everyday
And all the pain I put you through
I wish that I could take it all away
And be the one who catches all your tears
That's why I need you to hear
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I'm not a perfect person
I never meant to do those things to you
And so I have to say before I go
That I just want you to know
I've found a reason for me
To change who I used to be
A reason to start over new
And the reason is you
I've found a reason to show
A side of me you didn't know
A reason for all that I do
And the reason is you
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