The Feel-like-Crying afternoon

Maybe i'm just tired.for today.
Maybe it's because of some of the sad statuses and newsfeed on my FB.
Maybe it's just one of those days with the homesickness.

yes. i still feel homesick. At 34 and 2 kids in tow? come on, some people would say.
Ask your Sabahan or even Sarawakian friends. Our speech will almost be the same. We miss home. Nothing beats home. There's no place like home. well,except for those whose family has fully migrated to the peninsular. and those who hates their hometown ;-)

In my case, i am missing a lot of happenings around my family. Weddings, births, engagements, convocation celebration, birthdays and even death. Well, i have been since i was 13 when i went to PM as a YS student in one of the boarding school here.It's a decision (...r u sure nana? heheh) i sometimes ponder, what has gotten into me 22 years ago? well, i was just a kid!! and flying to PM was just a finale to my fantasy, at that point of time. Imagine the KK airport was filled with sad atmosphere and the cry of a group of 13years old about to be apart form their family for almost one year. It was for most of us.

And how we spent the school holidays? Perkampungan!!! That was how we , the YS students, got together, got close and ease each others' homesick. Noooo..we were not allowed to go back except for the 1-month holiday at the end of the year! Our bond was special. We don't really share our lives together the way we shared it with our schoolfriends. But somehow, there's a bond between us that is still alive until today. Whether or not it's still being cherished,it depends on each individual. Each perkampungan has its own memories. Each time the venue would be different and the event would of course be unique.

Well, ff i hadn't accepted the offer though, i wouldn't have known the wonderful people i have known so far in my life. That my friend, is me, accepting my takdir.

crap. i've gotten so melancholic over these things this few days.
This will be a good time to watch some tear-jerking movies.

moving on!!!

Today afternoon was spent at UMMC. OT & Physio appointment for Sofiya.
As usual, the therapist will gauge her progress and/or improvement She has shown some improvement when it comes to walking attempts but it relies heavily on her own self motivation and mood! Mummy can only laugh la...

We will try to hold only one of her hand so that she will try to balance herself and she has tried something new today!

Usually, she would try praticising walking with Rollator. This usually priced at RM250.0-RM400.00. She has not got one because she seems to hate it and she can't balance herself yet.
Rollator is actually a walker which needs to be pushed while walking. It may come with or without seat and baskets.

This wheeled walking frame is designed for children who require support when walking. ... This walker is suitable for children with good upper body strength but limited stamina.

source: http://www.healthnme.com/images/adult%20child%20folding%20rollator.bmp

While Reverse Posture walker is something that sofiya actually likes because she has more balance and she can handle it. The price tag? from RM850.00 w/o seat, etc. I may need to get this for her.


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source: http://www.assistireland.ie/eng/Products_Directory/Walking_Standing_Devices/Walking_Frames_-_Wheeled/Wheeled_Standard_Frames/Children/Meyland-Smith_Henry_Walking_Frame.html

walking frame that offers support from behind the user to encourage correct trunk position and an upright posture. The frame has anti-slip wheels to prevent backwards movement, but has an override feature that allows forward and backward walking when required. The frame has swivelling front wheels that can be locked to prevent the frame from moving when not desired.

We'll see how it goes. Let her choose which one is comfortable for her but i have a gut feel that the reverse walker suits her better.

Well, since JKM is not providing one, looks like i have to build one for her or buy her one.

The Afternoon Birthday

Saturday. March 5th. 14:00.
Eh..i haven't bake the cake for the birthday suka-suki! It's at 5.30. Dang!!




..and the oven was instantly heated up to 175deg.
The plan was to bake Death by Chocolate Cake. Adam requested for a chocolate cake and amongst all the easier choc cake recipe available, i had to choose this. Maybe it will be more..accordingly (takkan nak cakap perfect plak) if i wasn't in a hurry. Mind you it's 2.30pm already and the recipe needs 40-45mins of baking, another 30mins for freezing the cake before the ganache is to be poured over the cake. huh...



but somehow, something's off..maybe the whipped cream layer is too thin..and the choc ganache was to thick or the cake is a bit to dry to handle the cream & the choc ganache. Maybe i need to try the recipe again..or maybe just buy at secret recipe..hahah.

kalau dah kelam kabut, banyak mende tak menjadi kau. snowy cupcakes yang aku wat tak berapa nk snowy nyeh! hahah..manis lebih sikit tapi habis jugak!

When the kids starts arriving, aku baru nak set up mende2 ok. punya la kelam kabut.
Sib baek petang. memang tuk minum petang.
kalau tengah hari atau malam? mau orang hengat aku masak nasi,rendang, kari, lemak segala.ampunnnn....



Moral of the story:
1. Cita2 tuh penting. tp tgk la masa nya plak.
2. 3 jam tak cukup oke unless setakat nak bake pound cake or egg tart.
3.yang penting, budak2 neh happy dapat makan free. nk beli cake mcm neh kat bakery? RM60 ada? kalau takde senyap.makan je.
4. simpan cake tuk diri sendiri. aku hanya sempat rasa secoet dua. ampeh tul.

The Conquest of Broga Hill

Broga hill is located in Semenyih Selangor.

"Broga is unique in that it sits right on the border of both the states of Negri Sembilan and Selangor.Broga takes its name from the River Broga which runs through the area. The name Broga is believed to be derived from Buragas, a mythical beast that lives in the forest.The majority of those residing in Broga town are the Chinese. There is also a significant Orang Asli population whose village is located just outside Broga." - excerpts from Wikipedia.

well, get all the info you wnat ont he webs plus some gorgeous photos scattered all over the images webs. Now. Our trip.

Me and Adam begun our journey at 5.00am. The official convoy met up at Sunway toll heading towards Puchong at 5.30am. It was Sat, Feb 26th.2011.

We officially reached the foot of Broga Hill at around 6.45am. Well, i really forgot about the timing. We immediately started hiking after parking the car sesuka hati and paid RM2.00 per entrance. Keep the ticket as upon exiting the "park" some ah-so will peep into your car trying to find the ticket!!! aiyaa..

I had only a bun and Nescafe for breakfast.Big mistake. If it's not for Adam, i would have quuitted and happily waiting for them at the spot where we began. It was....a...very, very, very looooooooooong journey for me. I was gasping for air and holind on for dear life...that's ta bit too much isn't it..heheh..well, it was tiring due to my lack of stamina..

The hike took about 30-45mins and there will be people who walk (or crawl) very2 slowly, people who's taking a break in midlle of the trail and people who loves to see other people breathing heavily while the mouth is wide open..

The climb to the 1st lookout point.

On route to 2nd peak


Necessary chick. Unnecessary Grafitti.

The peak, is another story. The hill boasts of few lookout points and for me, there are 3 peaks to conquer (err..sound like Mt Everest, anyone?)..The toughest one will be the peak, the last Broga Hill peak and the beginning of the trail to Mt Tok Wan. We need to steer the rope and climb some slippery huge blocks of stones.

Sliding points..for the darevedils.

But..above all, the view is superb. Though me miss the sunrise it was suprising to see small kids climbing the hill on their 2nd, 3rd, 4th times! malu seyy..

so, my pointers are:

1. Pack light. Bring cikedis or roti or energy bar ONLY for that matter. Something to eat and replenishing energy while enjoying the view.

2. Drinks - bring your own OR buy from he stalls at the foot of the hill. Air kelapa, 100+, whatever nots. 2 bad they don;t have Nescafe.

3. Stamina:

45 mins BEFORE you begin, have at least 3 bananas - it contains potassium, a great source of energy. This tip is from a Marathon runner. hmmmpp...

4. wear comfortable shoes and attire. I lost my dear Mr Adi..cannot selamatkan already sebab i lost the other tapak..somewhere in Broga hill..sigh..

Hence, it's a trip that can be enjoyed by everyone. Take it slow. or Climb fast. Your choice.

But if you intends to catch the sunrise, you know what you have to do.

The One with the blues.

Apasal layout blog aku sama ngan JANNA? tak kesahla.

Pagi neh aku sungguh emo. bawak keta pun sungguh emo. tapi yang pelik. mulut aku sopan pagi neh! atau mungkin aku jeles tgk Sofiya makan roti+cheese+hotdog kat sebelah?haish.
Kenapa emo?
1. Marah dengan orang yang tak reti menghargai orang lain.
2. Marah dengan orang yang memberi jawapan sampah bila kita meminta pendapatnya.
3. Marah dengan diri sendiri yang terlalu bodoh untuk meneruskan...

hambek. sapa terasa, nasibla.
macam la ada sesapa terasa pun.

moral of the story, pagi2 jgn buka atau pikir mende2 yang bole membuatkan kita emo.

astaghfirullah.

dan hati jadi sayu bila terbaca blog MERAH TINTA.
Kesian adik neh. Kenapa sampai nak tukar sekolah dari SBP ke Non-SBP?
KL/Selangor area kan banyak lagi sekolah termasuk sekolah terchenta, Sek Men Sains Selangor.
Kalau aku ada body kat KPM tuh, aku dah push2 tuk process application budak neh cepat. Kalau boleh, tukar request dia dr sekolah biasa ke SBP. Then, bagi biasiswa atau loan.

senang aku cakap kan? tapi tak boleh ke? kitakan MALAYSIA BOLEH?
boleh punya.

P/S Bagus jugak berblog neh. boleh melempiaskan ketidakpuashatian di jiwa. drpd bercakap.hmmmmm....

The one with Friendlist.

What would you feel if you found out that you are being removed from a friendlist, say Facebook? Well, we have myspace, friendsters and many more in which i don't have any accounts with.

Surprised.
Irritated.
Sad. some would say.

But hey, if they don't wanna be friends with you anymore, so? Why would we be sad for someone who is truly not a friend?

Maybe, just maybe, i may question some of my friends if i were to be removed form their list. Especially if i've known them for a very long time. Frankly, i simply wouldn't care if they're form my workplace i have been befoe and currently am. Most of them are simply mutual friends. We share our worklife and may even share some afterwork activities together. I find myself only really cherishing only a handful of them. Criteria? heheh.

well, why? because i found most of them, fake. Some of them are not sincere. and some, give me the total stranger's feeling even though i have known them for quite some time.

Maybe i used to like making friends and keep them in the circle. But now? i simply like to make friends and could't really care what they think.I sound just like someone's who's been dumped or something. hahah. Come on. I'm getting older and si simply couldn't afford to have irritating people around me. It makes me...feel and look old :D ngeeeeeeee...I've decided not to have negative energy around me and i am learning to do so ..

Hence, to those who feels like removing me from their friendlist for any platform esp FB, pls do so. I would understand and i simply don't care. Because you don't.

Dec+Jan Birthday

Pisang, exam dan BFG.

Ok. Exam. Adam relax. Result? Hancur. Tapi kenapa aku bole relax?
I have accepted long time ago that he is not one of the brights and far from climbing the Bradley stairs in my ol skool, Sek Men Sains Selangor. I have failed to instill in him the love for books, study and aiming for the sky like i did for myself back in my time. He will not touch the books unless i have a cane in my hands. Even bribing doesn't work.

Where did i go wrong? what should i do? ok. Plan B. Personal tutor starting next year. I hope this work.

There is one thing that i am proud of him amongst other things: He knows who his friends are and who to be close with. I like his circle of friends. At least i know, for now, he is in good hands when i'm not around.



Yesterday, beloved BFG broke down and yes, timing belt putus again! I malas nak tanya datuk sri why, when, what, how, as for all i care it should have been prevented earlier or BFG is simply showing signs of aging.

I love BFG. He does not require monthly installments anymore and i am really comfortable driving BFG. Hence, the stand that thou shall not change car until we're done with BFG.
But, at times like this, it may be a good idea to have a 2nd car. Just in case. But i love having cash even more. Tough choice. anyone have xtra and wanna loan me a car?

Pisang? oh. It's Oya and her pisang. That's it.

:D

I woke up this morning to the sound of life! My livestocks in the barn, hens, duckss, sheeps, goats, calves, ponies, mother & father of the ponies racing around (horses la) and my corn fields have this golden glow of ripening corns..the vegetables beds are healthy..I am in my ranch now waiting fort he trucks to come and bringt he necessities to plow another plots for wheat..

best nye mimpi! That is why i love McLeod's daughter show which i have not watched for so long already. Best kot duduk ranch neh. Naik kuda, jatuh kuda, beli lembu, jual lembu..Anyway, sounds like Farmville or Frontierville game in FB pun ada! mengong dah aku neh. BTW, i've seen a kedai makan in Papar area yg nama dia FARMVILLE..tak sempat amik gambar..

okies. Updates.
BB Cream. Why BB cream? Even teh Caring PHarmacy in SP is not familiar with BB Cream. She thought i was looking for Bibir cream. @@#@$#@#!@#E@. I first saw it in Sunway Pyramid-Guardians. It's meant to do things like base, foundation, bbla bla bla..read the labels. But what is most interesting of this beauty product, it's actually originated in Germany for patients recovering from skin laser surgery. Later, Koreans actress started wearing em and that is why they look so flawless. BB is actually Blemish Balm. It always comes in like 5-in-1 and the latest of Maybelline, 8-in-1. Mind you, although they may have moisturising properties, it is NOT the main function of BB Cream. Hence, ladies, please use your own moisturiser first, let it set in like 5 mins and then use your BB cream or your foundation. I am using Simplysiti and i found it fabolous! Mind you, i am not a make-up junkie so this is the onle cream i have tried so far..wahahah..so me gonna get myself some BB cream just to try it out. Mana tau some korean directors datang and make me an actress plak kan!

why is she crapping about makeup, some of you might say?
Recently, a colleague of mine was shocked when i told her i use lifebuoy soaps on my face -_-'. and she said "u have 5 years and u will look old". The it hits me. I am not afraid of being old but i don't want to look old before my time and no reason for Adam to say "eyy..mama nampak tuaaa" Even nowadays he's bugging me to jogging or hit the gym because i look fat already.! So, i started hunting for skincare products and voila, i chose SIMPLE Age resisting range because:
1. It is not for whitening purpose
2. It's simple..hence the name.
3. Looks clean.
4. Affordable
5. I can find em almost in every corner of the world.

OK. TIME FOR My Red Sun empowering song

What would you do?

What would you do when you witnessed a crime in progress?

Scream? Shout for help? Frozen? Keep Quiet? Intercept? Changed into any of the superhero character?

Most of us will think of our safety and hence opts for silence. That is totally acceptable especially for a lady. We may also not know whether the villains in this story are armed or not.

But, after the crime has been committed and the guilty has left, what is the next logical actions?

This, my friend, has baffled me for the whole last night.

I think some of you might have already known that there was an attempt to steal the family car away. A Wira Sedan and hence, a quite a popular option amongst car thieves. Never mind the failed attempt but we got to know recently that it happened at 7am. Yes, 7am on Christmas morning. The main eyewitness was in her car parked 2 cars away from us and of course, she froze. According to her account, there were several others but, they simply couldn't careless of what was happening.

The two thieves used hammer and iron bar to get into the car as suspected and failed to break the steering lock. The rest was history. Ok, from here, what do expect the lady to do? Knock our door to inform us (she's my neighbour) ? Inform someone, JKKK perhaps (she's quite active in the community activities)? Nooooo...she went straight to work for her morning shift as a manager in local fastfood franchise. This info was passed to us by accident when the boys met her in the stairway like few days ago. huh...never mind. it's in the past.

it got me wonder. Maybe it's true that city people only care if it hits their own backyard. It doesn't mean that there is no selfish people in the rural area but hey, i've never heard such scenario back in my hometown. I didn't expect the lady to yell or be a heroine of the day really but at least, if she has noted the full plate number or at least notify us earlier, that would really be helpful enough. Luckily, there wasn't another hopeful thieves lingering around for a second raid. By the way, it was a Blue Sedan Iswara with plate no starting with B.

Will it make a difference if she has jumped out of the car the moment the thieves left to notify those people having breakfast in the mamak restaurant at the ground floor? Or maybe notify the police just in case the band was still in Sunway area? I don't know but i believe the least she could do was..inform us. nak balik kampung...waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

Jalan2 yuk.

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