The Four Cousins..

I don't really like going back to hubby's kampung but I can't denied the kids and hubby love the treat.. Why???

1) Hubby's house is actually a sundry shop for the villagers.. So the kids had a fun time getting the candies, snack food and icecreams for free :P
2) They had the nicest river stream for kids.. Shallow and the clearest of water.. A must for every trip :)
3) Hubby loves his mom's cooking .. 'nuff said..
4) Bonds between cousins.. I remember Kimi when small was terrified of Isya (the older girl) cz she would persued him.. Tried to lift him or kissed him.. I remembered that he would cried once he saw her.. But today, they are the best of buddies. I saw the same happening to the younger twos.. Currently each terrorising each other but I bet when they grow up, they'll be inseparatable..

Hmmm.. So seen here is the sand pile at the backyard of the shophouse. My mom in law loves plants so I am eyeing some plants to bring back to our courtyard once the fence is ready. Love the misai kucing plant (herbs good for diabetic) and some decorative plants as well.. Pisang hutang.. Etc. Will feature each of this plant when the time comes :)
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My Dell Laptop is Alive againnnnn :)

Alhamdulillah.. Praise to Allah :)

My Dell laptop had died around 6 months ago.. My fault actually.. I was on assignment in KL .. The laptop was slow in turning off while I was late for work, so I shove it in the room's safe..

After work it turn on ok, but afterwards it just died on me..

Went to the repairshop thinking it was software problem.. But the technition state that it is hardware problem cz it won't turn on at all.. I was devastated when it googled, the common diagnose is motherboard problem which might had caused by me shoving it inside the safe.. It would be a costly repair job cz a new laptop now is only RM1500 while changing the motherboard might reach RM800..

So I just left the laptop in my office cabinet for 6 months.. Today I just felt I want to turn it on.. And guess what?! It's ON!!! I am soo very happy hehe..

So, the pic show the lappy alive again and my Nokia N70.. A little gal.. Old even by today's new range of HP, but very usefull still for me to snap loadss of pics :)
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Maggie Tomyam - My Favourite Maggie Mee of All Time

I think all Malaysian loves Maggie Mee (Noodles).. Yes.. It is loaded with MSG.. Supposed to make you bald.. Agent of carcinogen yadda yadda.. But I guess all of us is guilty to use the shortcut of a meal once in awhile.. Just for the ease of it or just the nice delicious steaming bowl of noodles - ready in 2 minutes :)

My favourite all time is the Tom Yam flavour.. As I live alone (family is two hours drive away so I just met them during weekends).. I would sometime eat these at most once a week :)

Maggie Tomyam is simple.. Unlike the plain curry flavour that would be delicious if extra bit of efforts is done - aka fried bit of shallot and meat.. Before the noodle and vegies.. Tomyam is easier..

I would just boil the noodle.. Add the seasoning.. And when its merryily boiling.. Crack an egg into it.. Wait a few second for the egg to quaterly.. Or halfly.. Or fully cooked up to your preference and hey presto.. The meal is ready to serve :)

I love the sourness of the noodles.. The filling of egg.. Yummy yummy.. Thank god I had these last night else I would be cooking it right after I post this entry.. :)

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My New Handbag

Just a short and sweet one.. Viola! My new handbag bought in Bintulu @ Farley's..

Supposedly RM287.. 70% discount so I got it at RM87.. Just an Alain Delon.. No fancy brand name - just need something for work - a bit of understated glam.. As well as no multiple compartment inside as I would prefer to rummage my stuffs at one place only.. Haha :)

Quite cute hmmmm - comfy for my shoulders as well.. Well.. That's my handbag for at least 1 year usage there.. Okla.. Less that RM10 per month ROI ;)


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Malaysia especially Terengganu should have more recycling center!

I am sad to see that Terengganu my home state, is not an envorinmentally friendly state.

We do not have recycling bins for recyclable items. For example, I have old newspaper and magazine that I would love to bring at the recycling centre. Along for Haikal's mil tins as well as plastics such as the detergent bottles we have accumulated for several years.

I hope Kerteh open one soon..



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Tripping to Bintulu Sarawak :)

Am currently waiting for check in at Bintulu Airport - flight in yesterday from KL at 705 and now flying out again around 1850.. Just a quick 2D / 1N trip.. Just accompanying hubby to pick up his bag.. He had to work around 2 months there and very keen to come back home :)

So.. What do we do here? Thank god hubby is here nearly for two months so he can be considered an expert on Bintulu as well..

First thing first.. We have a drive all round Bintulu town - the new town.. Old town.. Tamu area then off to the refinaries as he worked there before..

Then as we love shopping, we went to a supermarket.. Forgot the name but I quite enjoy the Super Save store there.. Lots of China good - practicals as well as quirky.. And cheap to boot.. Bought some hats for the kids (around rm4).. Gardening hat for me and my mannauin (rm5 each :).. Some thingy to stretch my itch rm1.99 :)

We had lunch at one of the coffeshop usually swarmed with the peninsular malaysia's OnG guys.. As hubby said - not nice.. The seafood is fresh but I think the cook might be stingy with the seasoning..

A quick snooze on the beach and off we go to Taman Tumbina (Tumbuhan and Binatang).. Entry is cheap at RM2 for adult and 50 cents for child. It is a small zoo - but we enjoyed watching the hornbills.. Snakes.. Turtles.. And crocodiles.. Really love the highlight of feeding the deers ;)

Feeding the deers..

Dinner - at After 3 with my old friend and her son. Quite ok but as I said - lacked seasoning.. Still the view is amazing - the sunset is breathtaking :)

Off to the next day - woke up late :)

Then off to breakfast - tried the mee kolok.. I am amused to see the noodle is sorta like the maggie mee but maybe blanch with bits of garlic, sawi? and beef.. Then served with sweet soy saue and clear broth of meat.. For me not so bad..

The mee kolok..

Then off to Tamu for the Ikan Terubuk Masin and Belacan Bintulu as u can see for the pics :) .. There's also Gambir Serawak there RM7 for a small piece.. Its traditionally used for treating toothache but more modern use if for prolonging of ahem ahem men's virility..

Then up the step for Mee Udang Galah Tomato at stall no 48.. They serve all type of schrimp noodles from RM4 to our's RM18.. Superb..

The delicious mee udang tomato..

Then again to Supersafe.. And Farley where I bought a handbag at 70% discount hehehe :)

Then after a quick snooze, off to the Airport.. Now still waiting for Air Asia as the flight is late :)

Hmmm I enjoyed my Bintulu trip.. Snapped lotsa pics but have to say posting them tru blackberry is not so optimal :P.. As I only can post a few only hmmm.. Might invest on an ipad or samsung galaxy tab soon enough :)
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Check in MS Garden Kuantan

Today I am in Kuantan Pahang. Supposedly meeting the OnG team from KL so to justify my earlier sojourn, I visited a bread factory. Must say the bread smells yummy when being cooked :)

So.. For accomodation in Kuantan - I prefer MS Garden. It's in the middle of the town. (Those who like beaches may prefer Swiss Garden instead)..

It has big newly refurbished rooms so very nice.. The big bed.. The flat screen tv.. The sofa sets.. The big bathrooms.. The many channel (compared to some hotels), they also give newpaper (some don't if quoted under govt rate).. As well as wifi.. :)

Oo.. The rate for govt servant is RM203.. Ok la.. I like cz I got to search for the latest Glee dvd in the just across the small streets from the hotel :)

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Damn Air Asia Call Centre Line!

I am currently pissed.. am calling to check up status of online booking. No usual line just premium line for Malaysia @ RM 1.95 per mins.

I won't mind so much if the call is picked up immediately but 40 second I had to listen to online promo.. that would be RM1+ to listen to their promo that I had no interest in..

After checking trying to brief as possible.. with them cross checking a few time (I think 1 or two number should be sufficient right? The call with me trying to end as soon as possible at 2 mins 10 second... I think I would be charged for RM6 right.. SO AIR ASIA IS MAKING MONEY OUT OF THIS.. ESP ON THE 40 SECOND OF PROMO.. So Damn You AIR ASIA!