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Kolo Mee @ CNY Season -- BDC's Siang Siang Corner

2012-01-26T17:14:00.002+08:00

We've been searching up and down, looking for the most ridiculous yet pricey a bowl of Kolo Mee nearby our area.
4 days in a row hunting for it, we found this on the fourth day.
With the amount of RM3.00 this is what you'll get.
Portion reduced.

Hahaha!

We can simply accept the amount even though we are charged for how much?

RM6 per bowl?

As long as the portion sits still.

But one surely protest when they find out that the portion is reduced despite the untouched price.

So intolerable!

Hahaha.....!

p/s: Please ignore the frequency of Kolo Mee's entries in this blog. I'm so in love with it. Lol.

With Love,

Price Increase for Kolo Mee During CNY Season

2012-01-23T21:51:00.002+08:00

It is normal in Kuching to have the normal Kolo Mee at RM4-5 per bowl during Chinese New Year (CNY) season.

We had this lil chit chat with my aunties last nite during CNY dinner, she told me that this one particular place sold Kolo Mee for RM7!!!!

Wah, freakingly RM7???????

We're so lucky.

I had my 'refill' this morning.

They charged it for RM3.50, only 50 cents extra charge.

Cool.

Though the amount of noodles is 'reduced' a bit I still find it OK if compared to RM7.00.

This is my favorite on top of my list.

From First Choice Cafe, King Centre

This one?

I had it in Sri Aman.

Forgot the cafe's name already.

Don't be deceived by the reddish Char Sio color.

It's actually --- CHILLI SAUCE!

~~*faint*~~

Lately..

I'm so into this The Big Bean Cafe, Sekama.

The only Kolo Mee stall there is selling this jewel.

RM4.50 per bowl and this is damn tasty!

Don't go for 'merah' (with Char Sio oil).

Get it bland like this then you would believe me.

So readers,

Again, what is your poison?

With Love,

In Love with Indonesian Food

2012-01-21T16:13:00.000+08:00

Warung Nasi Kuning is one of my favorite eating spots in Kuching. It's located at Jalan Tun Jugah, just before the Petronas station. I never order anything else except for this particular Bakso (beef meatballs with egg noodles). It comes with hearty broth and fully loaded with green leafy veggies.

That's is a yum!

With Love,

Delicious Bite 'Houz of Cakes' by Winnie Stephen

2012-01-19T00:41:00.003+08:00

Hello Kuching peeps!

Is your sweet tooth craving for something comforting at this moment?

Pause.

I know how to fix em.

But before that,

I give you the entree.

My friend, Winnie is doing some bakings at home.

You might want to book her when you see the pictures that are attached here.

These are Red Velvet cupcakes that she baked for me last November.

Yum yum.

I promoted her business, she baked me this for FREE.

Damn cute.

This is Gabby's birthday cake.

So Princessy.

She made this kinky cake as requested by her customer.

Whenever she tries new icing recipe, she would generously give me some to sample.

Please envy me now people.

Should you need to place an order from her, please visit her FACEBOOK page.

Her price is very reasonable.

Trust me.

You can request for less sweet especially for those who are watching their weight and sugar level.

Worry not, her cakes are all HALAL.

Delivery is FREE within Kuching area.

With Love,

I'am Miss Noodle

2012-01-18T12:49:00.001+08:00

Jeez..

Recently I subscribed to Foodspotting.
Have you heard about it?
You know that stuff,where we spot some good food and post it.
Like Foursquare, those who are equipped with good Android phone would be able to enjoy this apps.
I've reached the 'Noodle Expert' award and this apps is fun y'all.

Kolo Mee @ The Big Bean Cafe, Sekama

The classic Kolo Mee from K.Y. Cafe, Sekama

Kolo Mee from First Choice Cafe, King Centre.

I have more pictures in my Facebook account and mostly I captured noodles and more noodles.

Jeeez.......

So, what's your poison?

With Love,

Hello Again!

2012-01-16T21:36:00.000+08:00

You know what?
I'm back y'all.

Yes, I'm back to rock this blog.
It's been a long long time for the hiatus as I am concentrating to blog in Malay in my other blog.
The reason why -- I saw my readers were mostly Malaysians and converse in Malay language so I decided to close down this one.

I was wrong dude!

Check these two pictures as comparison.

My English Blog.

My Malay blog.

Recently I've got myself 1st payment from Nuffnang.

My heart told me to check my blogs' stats.

Yep.

My silence English blog did contribute some cash for me.

Pity poor my baby.

I'll be updating you from now on.

That's my promise.

THANKS TO THE READERS WHO STILL VISIT ME HERE, I APPRECIATE YOUR KINDNESS.

With Love,

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

2010-09-22T17:24:00.002+08:00

I will be closing my current blog [www.cokelatrawkz.blogspot.com] and will be moving to [www.bloginbm.blogspot.com] for good. The contains and writing styles are still resembling my old blog, so don't worry it's just for rebranding.

Thanks for your support since 2007. I love you guys, mwahhss!

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO MY NEW HOME!

With Love as always,

YOU KNOW WHAT? LIFE WOULDN'T BE THE SAME WITHOUT YOU

2010-09-21T07:41:00.043+08:00

Console my heart to move on. Friday night now is so different without Daddy. I guess everyone is OK now eventhough that we have to bear the agony of missing him sometimes. Yes, there will be a time when these tears can't be hold anymore.

I managed to capture Lancelot and Ashlynn latest pictures. Daddy would be smiling to see these, his beloved grandchildren.

With her biggest hope, expecting to watch Upin and Ipin but sorry little dear, The Chronicles of Narnia conquered the audience tonight. Next November, Ashlynn will be two years old. I still remember Daddy used to look after Ashlynn when my Mom and Sis busy cooking in the kitchen. Daddy always said that Ashlynn looks like me.

Don't follow this action at home unless you are born with horsey teeth like Lancelot. Very brilliant boy though he's quite playful and handful to handle. Next January, he'll be ten. I still remember when Daddy was buried, the following night Lancelot refused to sleep inside his bedroom. He slept on the floor, next to Daddy's picture that we placed in between two candles. "I want to sleep with Aki (grandpa)." He begged his Mom to stay in the livinig room. How brave he was, sleeping alone in the living room, accompanied by his grandpa's picture. We were so touched by his action. Lancelot and Daddy were very closed, sometimes he would climb on his grandpa's bed and slept with him. Oh, one more thing, Daddy always bought Cloud 9 bars for him too. I mean everyday. It really hurts to accept the fact that grandpa won't be able to buy Cloud 9 for him anymore.

A year ago, no matter whether we have taken our dinner or not, we must accompany Dad at the dining table. Joining the dinner is the most appropriate word. Now, if we don't feel like cooking at home then we will ask Mom to include us in the dinner. She would cook extra dish and rice. But last night, I didn't want to bother Mom. On the way home, we had our supper at Tabuan Jaya.

I miss this Kolok Mee. When I look around, I noticed that this Kolok Mee stall is the only stall that has been survived for more than ten years. Still remember when we were still dating, we used to come here and eat. I guessed this Kolok Mee also the first Gabby ever tasted in her life.

Well, as what I believe, life has to go on. I can see Mom has moved on, so do my sister and brothers. Me? Yes, I guess I am cool now except that I can't and I don't want to erase my sweetest memories with Daddy.

What I want to see, within next 20 years, would I be able to recall back the way Daddy walked, talked and laughed? Will I forget about how did his voice sound like in the future? I don't want to forget, I will treasure them inside my heart.

Daddy, we miss you.

With Love,

ANOTHER HIDDEN JEWEL FOUND - YONG KWANG COFFEE SHOP

2010-09-20T06:58:00.011+08:00

I am an avid fan of Siew Mai or Sio Bee, whatever you wanna call it. SIL took me for tea break at Kenyalang Park. She told me that this place is gonna be my favourite soon, because of the location and the people. The people? Yes, I actually love to go to a secluded place, where nobody knows or even looks at you as if you are a Big Size Alien until their jaws dropped to the floor. This place is cool!!

For Siew Mai or Bak Pau lovers, this is my recommended place for you. This cafe is known as Yong Kwang or 'Yong Kwang Kedai Kopi'. Love the signboard, it says funnily. *chuckle* Reminder: The paus here are all home made. Freshly made at home. :D

We are sitting outside the cafe and this special spot was correctly selected because I wanted to capture the signboard. Hmmm... seems that my BB Curve didn't cooperate. I still prefer my old phone because it captures images very clearly and doesn't need too much editing works.

The Siew Mai. 50 cents each. I love these totties because they are actually full of meat. Unlike other Siew Mai that wrapped in thick skin.

Kolok Mee. It must be tried. Old cafe/kopitiam serves superb Kolok Mee. Yes, the noodles, the taste..... Approved! It surely has the distinctive old school taste.

Here comes the 'Kiaw' (wanton) soup. I love them. Do you notice that sometimes the Kiaw will be very soggy when they stay too long in the hot broth. I tell you this one, the Kiaws are slightly bigger but they don't go soggy. The broth is purely made of stock that you can tell once you slurped the soup. OMG. Drooling when typing this review.

Want to go and have a try? Find Wilson's Bakery at Kenyalang Park within the residential area. This cafe is located after Wilson, in the middle of old Kenyalang Park commercial centre.

With Love,

I WANNA QUIT BLOGGING IN ENGLISH, THIS IS MY 3RD TIME ASKING.

2010-09-19T23:05:00.000+08:00

Lately, I don't have time to update my blog, so my what I did, I typed in advance and rescheduled it. With my works and I have so many upcoming personal things to do, these really distract my mind and mood. I admit it lately, I'm quite moody too. I need to refresh and rejuvenate my mind.

My ideas also drained out, I'm running out of interesting topics so I created one silly blog, sorry can't share it with you. This blog is for experimenting my ideas. I love it. Unfortunately, it is written in Bahasa Melayu. Oh yes, I find it is easily to express my feelings using Bahasa Melayu. OK. I'm more expressive, eureka!

The initial idea of creating www.cokelatrawkz.blogspot.com came from my desire to polish my English since I am now working with a govt sector and we rarely write in English. Luckily, my working environment requires me to speak in English. I'm so thankful. 90% of my readers are Malaysians and most of them blogging in Malay too. I just want to be honest, that's all.

Therefore, I have created a 'twin' blog to this. I translated my English entry into Malay and I found my entry is more interesting. I'm glad.

I know many of you won't be happy with this but please for my happiness, I want to change and blog in Malay language.

Please be my visitors and support my intention. This is my new blog. Happy visiting!

With my biggest Love,

RIDICULOUS & CRAZY NATURAL REMEDIES FOR PIMPLES

2010-09-19T09:40:00.109+08:00

We share the same first name and I really pity her when reading her story in news few days ago. Some people out there might pinpoint at her for wasting her money just to look a bit prettier than her normal look, she just wanted to look good but the expensive cosmetics that she bought turned her down and made her life miserable.

Speaking of such, I, myself wasn't born into this world with a good, smooth as baby's bottom skin. When I entered my puberty, my face was full of fine pimples or 'jerawat pasir' as what people say. I still remember, in our class, we, the girls always came up with ridiculous home made remedies for pimples. Let me share with you some natural 'remedies' that we have tried. Warning: 18SG - some of materials are not appropriate for underage readers. KAH KAH KAH.

a. Colgate: Apply Colgate as a facial mask. Sleep with it. When I woke up the next day, I looked like a blushing Santa Claus with big reddish blush on both of my apple cheeks. Failed.

b. Garlic: Cut one big garlic into two. Make sure that you apply the pungent part of the garlic to your pimpled area. I felt a slight burning sensation ~~it's burning!!~~ and itchy at the same time few minutes after applying it. Can't stand the smell, I ran to the bathroom and washed my face quickly, phewww. Failed again. Vampires would laugh at me if they saw what I was doing to myself.

"Hmmmm...." *faint*

c. Cotton and egg white - this is quite costly and make sure that you won't fall asleep after applying them on your face. I have experienced once. When I tried to take it off, it was effin painful! Felt like my face skin was gonna fall off! Failed.

d. Panties, knickers, undies - whatever you call it. The rule is simple. Simply wipe your face with unwashed panties. Beware. Use your own panties, not your Mother's not your sister's. KAH KAH KAH. Instead of avoiding pimples, you are going to grow some molds on your face. :p

"I..... can't ..... breathe....... plffttsss"

e. Menses blood - This is the most gross thing I've ever tried in my life. Can you imagine, looking at mirror and your face is smothered with your menses blood. Don't ever dream that Edward Cullen would come at you and telling that you are his personal brand of heroine straight at your face. How romantic!

"Eh he he he he....."

I stopped experimenting my face when one of my friends told me that it's all about hormones. Once you're married, you're going to be OK, everything will be alright. She claimed that many women experience this in life.

Hell yeah she's right. When I reached 21, my pimples subsided. Thanks to my friend's advice. I am now happy with myself because the key to a healthy looking and glowing skin is drinking plenty of water, avoiding too much fried food and every girl needs a concealer inside their make up bag.

With Love,

THE DECLINING IN JUNK FOOD PACKAGING QUALITY

2010-09-18T06:06:00.008+08:00

When I was babysitting for Gabby, hubby sent a few packets of 'keropok' (snacks) for us. I have never tasted this 'CRISTA' D-Jack brand before. It looks intimidating because it comes in Crab flavour. I can see how 'cheap' the packaging is, so contrasts with my taste. I'm the type who loves Pringles, Twisties, Mamee - mostly the famous brands. I'm very impressed with CRISTA size.

Took a scissor and snapped the upper part of the plastic. Poooossshhhhh.... the air expelled.

Tried to reach and sample the 'keropok'. OMG. Is this all the portion I'm gonna have??? See how little the quantity of the keropok, it makes me sick. Despite the sad view of the packaging, hmmmm, taste wise? Crispy and sweet. Price wise? Nope.

With Love,

MAGGI 'RENDAM' 1MALAYSIA STYLE

2010-09-16T09:53:00.009+08:00

picture courtesy of www.sibintang.com

I'd like to wish all Malaysians, SELAMAT HARI MALAYSIA!!

On the 6th day of Hari Raya. People are still on a long, 2 weeks holiday. I can sniff the incoming 'tsunami' next week. I hate being alone in the office especially during this time. Whenever I am on leave there will be, at least someone sitting at my place. Now? I have to sit at two places or sometimes answering 3-4 lines at one time. So sickening.

I would like to get your attention that out of 30 people in our unit, less than 10 people are working within these 2 weeks. I highly hope that our Ministers can look into this matter. It is OK during Ramadhan, people go back as early as 4:00 p.m. as long as they start working before 8 a.m. and skip the lunch break. I suggest that JPA should hire more qualified staff from other cultural or racial background. OK?

This is my breakfast. I didn't have time for breakkie at home since I woke up late, at 7:00 a.m. How did I cook it? Microwave? Nayy... I did it old school way. Maggi 'Rendam' (soaked in hot water) Malaysian's Boarding School style. KAH KAH KAH!

MAGGI MEE, FAST TO COOK, GOOD TO EAT! - Just like the 90's commercial ads. Soak for 20 minutes using hot boiling water. Tear the flavour powder sachet, I prefer Curry, excuse me and cover the noodles. Voila!!

MAGGI MEE, 1MALAYSIA STYLE.

Me liiikeyyy!! *clap clap*

With Love,

KIMORA, I AGREE WITH YOU. BABYSITTING IN THE OFFICE IS REALLY FUN

2010-09-14T20:35:00.009+08:00

Yesterday.

FIL had to send MIL for medical check up and then MIL had to look after hubby's grandma who is not feeling well. I didn't want to bother her. Since there is no qualified nanny at home except our 9 cats & 2 dogs, I tagged Gabby along to my office. Most of my colleagues and bosses are still on leave so it would be easy for me to take care of her.

Ok. It's time for a serious job. No talking. I asked her to sit at my assistant's desk. Gabby was so happy and felt so lucky because this PC has internet connection. Time for Facebook people! My girl is obviously getting slimmer in this picture eh! Oh yes, updating her height, she has now reaching 5 feet! * I hope that she can exceed 5"8 once she stopped growing one day!* ~~ dreaming ~~

I made her to promise that if she completed all of her home works, I will let her go online. Yes, she did. During lunch time, Papa sent us over some tapau (packed) rice with fried chicken. Yummy. What else did we get? Cans of Soy Bean drinks, keropok (snacks) etc. This is one of the reasons why we love Papa so much. He's so afraid that his two Queens would go hungry, he rather walked to the nearby food stall and packed for us. Thanks Papa!

It's 5:00 p.m. people.!! Quickly picked up her books, pencils, eraser etc. Grab grab! Gonna have early dinner with Mama, Aunt Mel and cousin Easter. Next destination? Kenyalang Park market. Gabby was complaining hungry since 3 p.m. eventhough after a super heavy lunch and snacks, OK?

With Love,

HOW LONG DO YOU SLEEP EVERYDAY?

2010-09-12T22:15:00.007+08:00

Sleepy?

Lately, I don't look at sleeping as something that is essential in life. Why do I say so? My sleeping pattern is very weird. No matter what time I will go to sleep the duration has to be like within three to four hours. Yikes.

When I go to sleep at 10 p.m., I will wake up at 3 a.m., go to the washroom and then guess what? Checking my Facebook because my eyes are already widely awakened. :p . Then I will go sleepy again and fall asleep. When I re-open my eyes again the time is already 7:00 a.m. I am so used to it and yet, I still can focus at my work and still energetically doing my daily chores.

Why was that? Some people say that sleeping for less than 8 hours is ain't good. I agree with that. But for me there are a whole lot more things to do better than sleeping like reading, baking, internet surfing, just to list down a few. LoL. Or maybe I'm too oriented and committed with other things out there. Forget to mention, I rarely take afternoon power nap! Hahaha. Very rare.

OK. It's time to sleep. Gotta wake up early tomorrow. My PIL can't babysit Gabby so I have to take her to my office. Please pray that she will behave. *cross fingers*

Till then, take care and nite nite.

With Love,

HAPPY EID MUBARAK MALAYSIANS!

2010-09-10T23:39:00.001+08:00

SELAMAT HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI, MAAF ZAHIR DAN BATIN I wish to all my Muslim readers and friends.

Going anywhere this season? Visiting? Vacationing? Or embracing this hot weather at home? I don't go anywhere, no visiting or either following my Mom going back, again to Lundu. Went out yesterday to find some felt cloth for my future craft project but no to avail because Kamdar and other shops were closed! STupid.. It's Hari Raya mana ada kedai bukak nok?

With frustration of course I need something to console my soul. Excuse me, my stomach. Haha. So there we went to this old kopitiam, my late Daddy's favourite Nasi Kari.

It is located just opposite Sunny Hill School..... hubby's school last time, :p OH yes, Sunny Hill also famous for its Ice Cream. Believe it or not, I've never tasted or even tested the SH Ice Cream. Hubby promised me next time. Yes!

OK. We have arrived here in the heart of 3rd mile and the cafe's name is NAM KWONG.

Waited patiently for the rice to arrive. They served the home made chilli sauce. Very fragrant. Normally Chicken rice will be served with condiments like chilli sauce, dark soy sauce and a bowl of soup. This one? They only serve the chilli sauce itself.

The grand entree. Hail to the Queen! Uhummmm! Look at that. How tantalizing it is parading it's boneless chicken meat and the curry gravy, I tell you it isn't like the ordinary curry used out there. According to Dad, they used what they call, 'Foochow's Curry' and it is not easy to find the curry powder. Love the rice so much (I think they should make the portion bigger, lol) it topped with chicken meat, Char Sio and roasted meat. Felt like asking for another plate but no husband in this world would want to be embarrassed by his own wife. Yikes!

Oh yes, it is sold for RM4.50 per plate. Always give this platter 5 stars!

With Love,

WHAT CAN WE SELL DURING PARISH SALES - IDEAS ANYONE?

2010-09-08T08:29:00.007+08:00

There will be a Parish Sales held on 3rd October next month. We have decided to join the fellow parishioners and become instant entrepreneurs on that day! $$$$$$$ - for God. *wink*

St. Thomas Cathedral's Parish Sales - Pic courtesy of Ashley

I had on and off conversations via the phone yesterday with my sis. We were so excitedly listing down the stuff that we think that attractive, interesting and most importantly - can sell. Let us see;

fried beehoon
fried kueh tiaw
fried mee +__+
salad chicken rice
ice cream
kacang rebus (steamed peanuts)
makeups from AVON - yes, there will be a mini counter!
packed candies
plants (in plastic bag not potted ones)
mineral water
can drinks
cupcakes

.... and the list goes on!

Nah, aren't we very ~~dreamers~~ ambitious?

You tell.

p/s: My Mom's group will be selling Kolok Mee *faint* and Fried Bishop Nose. No, not that nose but it is a part of chicken's body. Haha!! Me likeeeyyy!!

With Love,

RM4.00 HAIRCUT - CHEAP PIXIE LOOK

2010-09-06T10:58:00.006+08:00

Yesterday the weather was quite cold which was ideal for us to go out. My hair is growing longer and thicker so it gives me a very hard times whenever I'm sweating. The rashes will make me jump like a monkey, trying my best to reach my back and scratch them till bleed! Haha. No. Not to that extent. Hey, true what? I can't stand the rashes yet my hair can't grow longer and longer because they tend to fall easily.

Hubby always goes to this particular 'salun cap ayam' (cheap saloon) hahaha! at BDC. Just opposite the Satria Court BDC - the apartment. Don't underestimate this place. It might be small but it always packed with people! We have to sit outside and wait for our turn. During normal day, I mean, out of fasting month, we normally will grab a chair at the next door 'warung' and have Teh Tarik Peng.

We were so lucky yesterday because we arrived earlier and there were about 4-5 customers awaiting outside. I dashed in and instructed the 'taukey neo' to cut my hair, 'shoulder length layered'. See the results.

Cute ain't it? Say cute lah.. hahaha... I feel lighter, fresher and younger +_____+. The best part was, I was charged for only RM4.00. This morning, I received my first compliment from the waitress at our favorite breakfast spot. Love my new cut hair, smell fresh like newly mowed grass, hahaha!!

With Love,

THE FIERCE, VICIOUS & AGGRESIVE MLM PEOPLE!

2010-09-02T09:13:00.009+08:00

MLM. Stands for Multi Level Marketing.

MLM is a term that describes a marketing structure used by some companies as part of their overall marketing strategy. The structure is designed to create a marketing and sales force by compensating promoters of company products not only for sales they personally generate, but also for the sales of other promoters they introduce to the company, creating a downline of distributors and a hierarchy of multiple levels of compensation. - taken from Wikipedia

I've been accidentally joining few MLM businesses. Accidentally because I was forced too. But there are some MLM businesses that I joined, with my willing. Yes, because I love their ways of approach. Not only approaching the customers but the new members! Some of the 'good' MLMs are like A***, D** & P*** just to name a few.

Recently, Mr. Kingkong was introduced to join this MLM. I don't want to reveal it but if you still stubbornly thinking and anticipating about it, come, just YM or FB me. Haha. Will tell you the name of the company.

1st, we welcome them to home. We were so excitedly briefed and were promised with this and that. Was analyzed thru our dreams to own a dream house, big car, overseas vacations etc. Then, we were introduced to the products and had the chance to sample them and with some demonstrations. Cool. Before they left our house, we were equipped with some motivational books and CDs to read and listen. Super cool.

WHOAAAA!!!!! - excited new MLM members

I remember one of our friends, L went to our house few years back, promoting the E**** water filter. As he was our guest, we served him with hot Milo and some titbits because he seemed so exhausted after the vigorous explaination on the water consumption and pollution. Very dedicated marketing guy. Do you know what was his reaction? He said, "THANK YOU UNCLE, AUNTY. I ONLY DRINK THIS WATER, ONLY FROM THIS FILTER". Celaka!! This was so funny that I couldn't hold it anymore and burst into my biggest laughter!! He can come to that most extreme level with his so called 'quote'. Then my FIL sarcastically asked him, "SO, TELL ME BOY. WHEN YOU MEET YOUR CLIENT AT KOPITIAM, WHAT DRINK DO YOU ORDER THEN?". He seemed so not comfortable with my FIL's question so he said, "NOPE. I JUST BRING THIS BOTTLE CONTAINING FILTERED DRINKING WATER, FILTERED BY THIS WATER FILTER." I tell you, you should have seen his proud face when he said that. I then went on laughing more and more, I am sorry. Very, very sorry. *am laughing while typing this*. So funny when I rethink about it.

Well, back to my story. Since the first visit, we were drowned by phone calls, everyday asking whether we are free during the weekends. If we tell them that we can't, they will ask us to attend the discussion-lah, meeting-lah, beauty clinic-lah.. and the list goes on! All happens during weekdays, at 8:00 p.m. onwards. One thing I realize about this MLM, all the top notches are Engineers, Businessmen, etc. None of them were Durian seller, housewives, factory worker or what more to say, a civil servant like me.

EEEEEEERRRRGGGHHH!! - Fed up faces

Please understand us. We arrive at home only after 6:15 p.m. The moment I take off my shoes, I took a cup of tea and check whether the food is enough for dinner. If not, then I have to roll up my sleeve and start to cook. The moment I finish with the dinner and dishwashing it is already 8:30 p.m. Then I will go and take my bath and then checking Gabby's schoolwork. TV? I rarely watch TV only during weekends. Only after Gabby goes to sleep then I will steal the time to check emails or reading some craps from magazines before going to sleep. Enough with the sour face welcomed me coming back late from office in the past, I don't want any more domestic feud at home. I wanna move out from the house one day (God's willing +), without hurting anyone's feelings.

I'm sorry. I just don't like being forced and pushed. Just give us some space to adjust ourselves first then we can adjust people out there. To the successful MLM members out there, I wish you the best!!

With Love,

MERDEKA IN LUNDU!

2010-09-01T15:16:00.010+08:00

Went back to Lundu yesterday to transport over the old bathroom and toilet doors from the old house. Yes, we are going to recycle all the planks, doors, staircase for our 'retreat' house in Lundu. That is one of Daddy's dreams. Soon Daddy, you will see the house built beautifully by uncle. My Dad was actually from Saratok but he loved Lundu very much, I know why. He met Mom here, for the first time ♥ ♥ ♥

My Mom is the one from Lundu, precisely at Kampung Klaoh. Just a minute away from the famous ferry, then the coarsely made bridge. *giggle*.

The weather was so bright yesterday. Damn hot! The journey from Kota Samarahan was like one and half hour because we drove slowly. Needless to tell you that I had a packet of Yeo's Winter Melon drink, a bottle of soda, bottles of Mineral water. I can't stand the heat that is why I gulped the drinks just like a fat camel. By the way, have you ever seen a fat camel before? I don't think so. Haha.

When we arrived, I only sat in my aunty's house for a while. It was super warm inside and I was not comfortable to sit on the floor. Yes, blame it on my size. I felt suffocated. Therefore, I joined my hubby and brother Ted sitting at the storehouse.

Brother Ted, sitting on my cousin's bike. You can see hubby's leg hahaha, my nephew and cousin in the picture.

Baby Ashlyn, my cute little niece. I felt sorry for seeing her tried to follow her elder cousins and being rejected because she is still small.

... and Gabby, she still looks OK today, even after long hours playing under the sun!

So what did you guys do yesterday? Tell me!!

With Love,

MISSING HIM BADLY BUT CAN'T FIND HIM ANYWHERE

2010-08-28T17:06:00.005+08:00

Friday is here again. Never realize how fast the time flies, ain’t it? Listening to ‘Merindukanmu’ by D’Masiv whilst typing this. Yes. I’m missing someone. I miss him especially at the end of the month when I would come over and handover the monthly ‘allowance’ to Mom. I miss him on Friday when he would call me as early as 8:30 a.m. and ask whether I’m coming for dinner or not. I miss to sit next to him when we were having dinner together and he would force me to top up my rice till 3 times! Therefore, look at my size is a living proof! =D

Two more months, it will be the 1st anniversary. We have gone thru a year without him. Despite my big size laughter and super wide joker smile, I’m still in agony. Frankly speaking, I never reveal it to anyone, except this blog. Am crying while typing this, again. I am so fragile when I think about him. He was my best friend and we were always being there for each other. There would be a time when I couldn’t hold it anymore, I would press his handphone number just to console this broken heart. Eventhough it is just ‘toot toot toot’ (DIALING SOUND) but the toots relieve my pain in its own way.

Recently, I'm attached to this TV3, ‘Epilog Syurga Cinta’. I think God knows how much I miss him so He asked Bob Lokman to act because he resembles my daddy. They way he sits, he talks, he walks and jokes is so my dad, so much.

Have never thought that he left us this soon .........

Dear Jesus, thanks for lending daddy to us. Memories that we share will always be cherished forever. Please take care of him,....Will You?. Thanks. *wink*

“Dengarkan aku…. Ku merindukanmu” (Listen to me, I am missing you), Daddy……

With Love,

TAROT CAFE - NICE PLACE TO EAT BUT HATE MY PICS QUALITY

2010-08-25T10:22:00.006+08:00

Went to Tarot Cafe at Jalan Keretapi with my SIL.

We were lucky because we went there during working days and the cafe was full with housewives gossiping with their friends. Haha! Serious. There were around 15-20 people accommodating the place but only 3 guys were spotted sitting outside smoking. The rest, hail to the Queens!

This cafe was here for more than a year ago but I only had my golden chance to sample the dishes there few days ago. Initially, I told hubby that (thru a blog) there is Tarot Card reading service available and patrons may try by just paying RM30 and bla bla. When I said 'Tarot' he thought it was a taboo so he scolded me and refused to go there. Whenever we pass by the place at night, I will point to him and say, "See? So many people there... having fun sipping mocktails with friends" but he quickly outwits me and says, "Tarot.. ridiculous, Jesus non-believer..." :p. Lame. Yes, that's my hubby.

To cut the crap short, let me show you what did I try at Tarot. We start with; before that, let me ask for forgiveness. My pictures are all in bad quality. I miss my Sony Ericsson G900, the 5 megapixels camera phone never failed me. A new phone? Yes, I am now using Blackberry Curve. I'm a BB user! lol. *acting stupid*

Presenting the menu book. We took nearly 5 minutes to decide what to eat and drink. Everything sounds/looks so nice in the menu!!!!!

Very refreshing! Just pour in Coke, pop in few slices of lemon and top it with vanilla ice-cream. Oh, I'm in 7th heaven!

My 2nd drink. Yes. My second drink. I was thirsty like a camel. It's nothing weird. Nice lemon tea, the tea is quite 'thick'.

The appetizer. Nothing much to rave about this toast except the crunchiness that leads me crazy. Thanks to the swipe of butter, it makes the cucumber and lettuce taste nicer.

The most awaited dish. The moment of truth. OMG. Hefty amount of Nasi Lemak with Ayam Masak Merah. One plateful of divinity. Everything is so freshly crunchy. The cucumber and fried anchovies. The sambal is very mild. Mind the 'keropok' appearance. Since everyone now can afford the Air Asia tickets to Indonesia, as long as there is a considered Malay food must be accomplish with keropok. So typical. I have been to many halal food outlets out there run by Chinese proprietors, whenever they have Nasi Goreng or Nasi Lemak this type of 'Keropok Sayur' will parade themselves on the plate. Tell you what, the right type of Keropok is actually Keropok Melinjo.

Back to the topic. Excuse me. Tarot Cafe, I would give them 4 stars for their reasonable price, fast service, cleanliness and the deliciousness of their dishes. Oh, you will get your eyes crossed to see the varieties of their mocktails and beverages.

With Love,

SLOW PRODUCTIVE MONDAY, SO DOES THIS ENTRY

2010-08-23T13:21:00.004+08:00

My lovely Sunday morning was gorgeous. When I woke up, I could smell the aroma of fried rice. I quickly took my towel and rushed to the bathroom. Normally, I am the weekend's Chef but this time, I knew it wasn't my MIL's usual cooking. When I entered the kitchen, "Good morning!!!!!" Hubby greeted me. He cooked Nasi Goreng Belacan!! OMG OMG my fav! I knew it! I knew it wasn't her Mom who cooked it. I can just tell by one sniff!

A descent but very aromatic and delicious. Thanks love! I had 2 plates with hot black coffee to wash 'em down.

OK. To show my appreciation, I cooked his favourite 'Sambal Sardin' (Sardines in Sambal gravy) for lunch. Mild in spiciness but really 'kaw' and its best partner is Omellette. Yummy. Later, in the evening we went to Kopitiam No. 6 for our tea time. I captured Gabby's picture, love it.

...... figuring how's her future like, perhaps?

With Love,

VICKS NOSTRIL STICK IS SO ADDICTIVE!

2010-08-22T01:46:00.004+08:00

You might think that I am crazy but I do love to sniff it. It all started with a recent cold. Actually, I feel that I love the smells of petrol, Dettol, kerosene and other stimulating smell. Don't get me wrong, I don't like to sniff glue.

I know it is not good for my health but the sinful, calming feeling could not stop me from doing it more and more. LoL. Ewww.. I sound so scary now, don't I??

On the brighter side, I sniff the stick to clear my blocked nostril during cold, which is good. I don’t experience stuffed lung (breathing problem, chest pain when breathing) everytime I ascend the staircase as I’m asthmatic, it is the hardest job to do, haha. So, it helps a lot when l lesser the usage of my inhaler (drug). Unfortunately, the stick becomes my special type of drug now, sort of since it is very addictive to sniff. It's not a cute thing to do.

This is cute. *bragging* Haha!

This is NOT CUTE. I repeat NOT CUTE AT ALL!! My addiction is up to this level, I tell you. Oh yes, the stick's minty aroma was almost gone so that is why I stuck the thing to my nosel. Haha.

Don't worry pals, I'm still under control.

With Love,

FAKE GREEN PEAS (KACANG HIJAU)

2010-08-16T09:13:00.000+08:00

I believe that many of our Muslim friends have started buying cakes, sweets and other titbits to be served during Hari Raya. Not forgetting those nuts like Pistachios, cashew nuts and green peas. Talking about the green peas, I received and email from my friend regarding the 'fake' green peas. Aiyoyo amma!! I thought that people in China can only imitate electronic devices and garments but green peas too???

Green peas are green rounded pea seeds that are sweet and starchy in taste. Green peas contains twice the protein of most vegetable, so they are a healthier substitute for meat. Three quarters cup of peas provides 6 grams of protein, plus thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, calcium, iron, phosphorus, potassium and 645 units of vitamin A.

Unfortunately most of food industries in developing nations cheating the customers with fake greens peas which are prepared from toxic chemicals (dyes). These industries preparing the green peas form brown peas (cheaper) by soaking them in dye solution for overnight.

All these chemicals have been banned by US food and drug administration in 1974 itself. Frequent consumption of fake green peas leads to colon and bladder cancer. All these fake green peas banned in US, Canada, all European countries and other developed countries.

Identification of fake green peas:

1. Put the peas in boil water for 30 seconds, water turns to green color.

2. After consumption check your tongue to observe green color stains and light bitter in taste.

Symptoms:

1. Stomach irritation, pain or acidity.

2. Urine turns to light green color.

3. Mild head ache.

Therefore, I suggest that everytime we eat the dried peas, don't chew them first. Let them sit on our tongues for a couple of minutes. If our tongues turn green then that's it. Green dye is involved.

For more info, you may read the articles regarding the fake peas here:

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2010-03/31/content_9664992.htm

http://foodsafety.suencs.com/?p=10647

With Love,

EXTRA! EXTRA! SPICY NASI LEMAK, OH, IT IS CHEAP TOO!

2010-08-14T10:42:00.001+08:00

So far, this is the spiciest Nasi Lemak I've ever tasted in my life! It's like having a tree of chillies and then your lips will go plumpy like Anita Sarawak after having a packet of it.

Nope. I don't sell it. Hubby bought it for me from a kuih vendor at Kenyalang, next to the new Toto Foodcourt (Previously, it was a TOTO 4D parlour). The lady seller has been selling the kuihs there for more than a decade.

It's very rare nowadays to find a cheap packet of Nasi Lemak. I am satisfied with the amount of rice with that price. =D. I don't mind if it doesn't wrapped in banana leave of the brown paper, as long as the sambal gives me a 'kick'!!

Plus the super-duper hot and spicy ~~chillies~~ sambal tumis. Every scoop of it comes with divinity. I always buy two packets, hehe.

With Love,

COUSIN'S WEDDING AND GOLDEN EYESHADOW, WHHEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-08-13T13:47:00.001+08:00

My cousin, Clarence wedded Rin last week on 7th August. Congratulations to both of them. This sweet couple met 2 years ago - she was introduced by his friend. *sweet* Can't believe that my baby cousin, who used to run and play around with my brother is now a married Man. How time flies and yes, a sign that am getting older too! Haha.

To celebrate the golden night, I wore golden brown tone makeups. Sorry no fake lashes, I guess it is very common to wear thick fake lashes when attending function so I just let ~~some she-males~~ other girls that nite wore them. Haha.

Oh, sorry for the pic's bad quality. I used my handphone to snap it!

With Love,

EDUCATIONAL VISIT TO MY BLOGGING SANCTUARY =D

2010-08-12T15:55:00.005+08:00

Second day of Puasa. Everyone has gone home. Grrr.... I'm left alone, waiting for Shrek to fetch me up at 5:45 p.m. Yes! 5:45 p.m.!! What am I gonna do next? Yeah, play Age of Empires? LoL. CooL.

OK, children, now I'm gonna take you out for educational tour to my - ~~office desktop~~ Blogging Sanctuary, yayy!!!. It is my sacred place where most of the times, I do my blogging activity here.

Cool ain't it? Oh please ignore the glowing screen with YouTube still on.....

The best medium and the best spot to do blogging. Here, I am sitting with my assistant so there are two of us, alone in our own space. =D

Some people say that when you're alone at your workplace you will easily get sleepy. I admit it so that is why I always carry this lil fellow around. Sniff sniff and I'm back on the track.

Speaking of getting back on the track, Bung Mokhtar is finally a free poligamous man today, Yayyyy!!!

Awwwwhhh.. Look at his tears of joy. Selamat berpuasa Bung! Hik..hik....

With Love,

HAPPY FASTING MONTH!

2010-08-11T09:27:00.006+08:00

Selamat Berpuasa

to all my Muslim friends and family members (my aunty Rosita and family, my cousins, Boy, Bibi and Dedek), my dear Boss etc...

We love this month because this is the month where I can take my 'rest' from cooking, but NOT for EVERYDAY! I love to visit the Ramadhan bazaar to find local kuih/desserts and don't forget some Umais too. To note, this is the month that I feel so sentimentally melancholy deeply missing my father, so so so very much. I miss you daddy. He loves to eat Kuih Pulut Basong (recall anyone?). Steamed sticky rice served with diluted sugar and grated coconut. Sounds like divinity.

Don't forget about me should you guys out there buying nice fluffy satay and the nice peanuty gravy for dipping. *diet*diet* Haha!!

I love all of them. Dem shoot. Whooaaaaggghhhhh...

With Love,

JUST SAY "SORRY.THANKS FOR YOUR OFFER" IF YOU CAN'T MAKE IT

2010-08-09T11:56:00.005+08:00

OLaaaaaa!!

Golf set picture?

Yes. Hubby's golf set is on SALE. Rarely used, it was then bought in 2009. Tell you what, you will get the set that comes with a bag, few golf balls and a tee. RM500.00. Special price for Malaysia Mega Sale. +______+. So, if you're not interested please tell your friends, parents, family members or even aliens out there about it. Please contact me via this blog should there is a serious buyer available alive.

We have actually, being fraud twice last week.

First, I received an email in broken English (at least my broken English sounds, crispier) offering me for RM800.00, to send by Pos Laju to London. Then, he simply pretended to write to his Account Officer and asked him to released RM800.00 to my Maybank account. Next, he sent me email and instructed me to SEND/POST the item. The receipt/bill later, will be scanned and emailed to him. The reason given because the payment was still pending. Once they received the item, then my money will be released.

Very stupid. So so stupid. I wrote to Mudah.com and told them about it. They warned me not to post the item unless we received the money. Thanks to Mudah.com, they took action so quickly. ♥♥♥ Furiously, I wrote back to the 'buyer' and told him that I would only deal with him if he seriously wants the item. Oh yeah, told him about his broken English and it is very normal nowadays receiving spam emails from A**ican nationality just by reading the first sentence. Sounds sarcastically racist! lol. To date, I did not receive any reply from the sender. What a chicken! Burnt chicken! LoL.

Anyway, should you guys interested please, seriously, contact me via this blog. Oh yes, for customers nearby Kuching only, I can make arrangement for you guys to see the set. Thanks for viewing!

With Love,

I DID IT OR I DID NOT?

2010-08-06T16:38:00.006+08:00

Ola!!

I actually don't like to put up my ugly pictures in my own blog. I look retard, f*t & fugly.

But I change my mind this time because when I read Mama Belian's blog, regarding her attempt to diet, I was excited! At least she has effort to do so. Recently, I tried to SKIP RICE and replaced it with noodles and bread. It went well until last few weeks. Yes. When I'm tense, I tend to eat more. I dug my old photos and compare them with my latest picture. From my face, I can see some grams have been shed away. See to prove.

I look like a Char Sio Bao.

Round tummy. Hate it.

Oh, yeah, just cut my hair. See that curl? Haha.

Karen and I at the Waterfront. Ignore the balloons. Haha.

Last week. I've got CHIN!! Can you see my CHIN!!!! Yahoooo! Eh, my face looks longer now, hahahaa.....

Sadly, it seems that my mission is drifting away from me.... I start back to enjoy cooking and baking. DUH! *cross fingers* I wanna look less fatter (haha!!) on Daddy's 1st death anniversary in October. I.am.working.hard.now. Bad devil, please forget your intention to drag me, lol.

I don't know how am I gonna do it but I will surely do something! Pray for me!!

With Love,

PLEASE BACK OFF!

2010-08-05T08:42:00.002+08:00

Recently, I receive a lot of comments in Chinese characters inside my blog. Since I can't read them, I just delete them all. Well, fair enough because they are all spammers, and sometimes the comment s would lead to some ridiculous websites. What? To put words verifications? Yes. I did, I did but it is still happening too. I'm hoping to receive many comments, dying to see some real comments from real people out there, reciprocating with my blog. I welcome everyone with my open arms. *hugs.

I know my blog isn't popular as Kenny Sia's or Huai Bin's but it is good enough as a medium for me to loosen my tense after working the whole day. Personal attacks? Hmmm... so far I've ever received one or two like that so that doesn't bother me much. I just regard them - as a barking dog upon seeing the full moon. Not howling. It's barking, ruff ruff!!

OK. Time to sign off. Need to wash my hair. +_+

With Love,

ARRGGHH... LAZY FAT BUM!!

2010-08-04T09:12:00.000+08:00

Ola! This morning was damn cold. Brrr.. hehehe.. (like the Coke's ads) Brrrr!!!!!!!! Therefore, I felt like lazing around, refused to go to work. +_+ . I love cold weather, imagining myself slurping a bowl of hot meat porridge.

Wake up! Work is work. No wonder you are a lazy bum Mizz Coki, no wonder you are a big butt extra large wonder woman.

Heyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm not that bigggg... +_+ . There is someone is bigger than me, way far bigger than me.

Huhu.

See? How many handbags, belts, wallets, purses, shoes etc this buddy can produce?

O_0 * Gulp.

For more stories, read here <<<

With Love,

WHAT ABOUT SIZE 10?

2010-08-03T04:16:00.000+08:00

Haha.. I'm size 10 women. When reading back all the criterias I guess I'm in the group. Yes, who am I to judge myself (my heart says so). Very interesting info to share. Oh, born with size 10 itself had given me big trouble finding a suitable pair of shoes for myself. Pffftt....!!

Extra info:
Gabby (9 yrs ++) size: 7 women
Papa (36 yrs) size: 10 or 11 men

WOW!!!

Gigantic family eh.

With Love,

KD SMOOCHED RL, MWAHHHHHSSS!

2010-08-02T15:14:00.003+08:00

Can't get enough of her lips...

One thing that matters, one thing that always tickles my mind whenever I see Asians kissing. The suck each other lips like sucking straw. Wrong technique. Haha. Watch Indonesia & Hindi movies, you will understand me. Why can't they perfectly kiss like in those Hollywood movies? Damn.

KD and her sister, Yuni Shara

See how Raul Lemos and Kris Dayanti do it? It's like, "come to Papa.. mooch mooch.." style. Ewww... Dato' Siti Nurhaliza who is a good friend of Kris Dayanti already commented in the news that Kris Dayanti (KD) has done it inappropriately in public. So does KD's sister, Yuni Shara who regretted to see the act during a press conference recently.

... +_+, poor Bu Atha (Silvalay Noor Athalia), I agree with her. Currently, Raul - Atha are still married, legally. Obviously it makes KD now a total bi**h. Totally.

I wonder how Anang and their kids would react?

With Love,

IT'S AUGUST ALREADY

2010-08-01T08:54:00.004+08:00

Ola!

Welcome to August. 2 more weeks? Ramadhan will come. Our Muslim friends will go fasting and the best part is, of course the Ramadhan Bazaar which is mostly reviewed and highlighted annually in this blog, haha.

2 more months, I'll be marking my 10th anniversary working at this place. I might be tormented and torn in pieces every day but at the end of the day, I would pick up the scattered me and put it all back together, ready to be tortured mentally and physically the next day. Damn. I love my job.

Domestic problem. It's a common thing to hear the attention seeker at home screaming and yelling but yesterday, it really challenged our level of patience that I almost took my girl ran away from home when I saw my SIL took her kids rushed away from home. Guess what? That old lady screamed more with like a 3 years old kid with tantrums which was so embarrassing to hear when considering the neigbours that are living nearby.

Stressed out? I learn this from Mom. When you can't do all the chores at one time, go slow. Take your time to do so. One step at a time, eventually the chores will be completed.

Move out? Nope. It's not time yet. We have to really consider other things - financially stable and if we are then some hearts might be broken to see us leaving. We have to do it, since our hearts are tormented day by day, I can't take it anymore. Luckily, I have Twitter to pour all my agony and resentful feelings.

Thus, I hate to be at home. I am lucky to have food business to do at night which can cut down my time being at home. Tired? I can't complain. I chose to do it. Yes, I sleep less than 5 hours every night, almost every night. There will be time when I feel so fresh after shower that I would go to sleep at 2:30 a.m., and then wake up at 6:00 a.m.

Facing demanding boss and work as a P.A., with a crazy witch at home, 2nd job at night, I have to focus on each, every single thing I do. What a Superwoman I am! Phewww!!

I still find my life manageable except I miss my girl and my Mom so much. These two days, we had quality time together, Papa, Gabby and I. We spend my time with Gabby in her room - doing all girl stuff but Gabby loves the laptop more!

Jeez... I hate to share about domestic problems here. Pfftt.... I hate it.

With Love,

LIN HANDMADE GREETING CARDS

2010-07-29T22:30:00.000+08:00

Nice cards aren't they? I bumped into this blog after the owner, the talented greeeting designer, Miss Noor Azlina A. Samad left her comments in my chatbox. So sweet of you Lin!

Her meticulous works of crafts had also appeared in Berita Harian, In Trend, Utusan Malaysia. So if you're looking for something different with fresh ideas, why not visit Lin's blog and she can cater all your needs.

Have fun!

With Love,

RECIPE FOR REDUCING CHOLESTEROL

2010-07-28T16:29:00.000+08:00

Cholesterol and big size blogger. Sounds like best friend. Well buddies, I received this from my friend, via Yahoo mail and I find it is interesting. OK, now let me reveal the secret recipe for reducing cholesterol level.

It is believed that this soup actually had helped one man to avoid a bypass surgery after he drank this soup every morning for 25 days! For the normal person, just drink it once in a while.

RECIPE FOR REDUCING CHOLESTEROL

Ingredients:
1) black fungus (80g)
2) old ginger (80g)
3) red dates (10)

Method:

1) Soak the black fungus in water until it is soft and then wash it clean.
2) Cut the ginger (without removing the skin) into roughly 8 slices.
3) Remove the seeds from the red dates.
4) Put all the ingredients into a slow cooker.
5) Add in 8 cups of water into the cooker.
6) Cook the mixture for 6 hours using low heat.

Note: If you start cooking at say 9 pm, the soup should be ready for drinking by 6 am.

With Love,

I LOVE MAKEUP

2010-07-27T08:18:00.000+08:00

Tadaaaa!!

Pretty enough? Noooo??? Haha.. Behold.

I'm joining the 'I LOVE MAKEUP' contest, organized by Intanadia's blog. I heart blogging contest so much, so this is kinda easy so why not?

This is my entry, I present you my Monday's Blues makeup, which I wore and applied on Monday. Hope you love this look. Oh, I don't wear foundation to the office anymore. It makes me feel bloated and heavy on the face.

Products involved:

Base: Olay Total Effects with touch of foundation
Powder: Ideal Shade - Avon pressed powder
Eyebrow: Silkygirl (dark brown)
Mascara: Unstoppable by Maybelline
Blusher: On A Mission by MAC
Eyedshadow: Eyestudio (MX-4 Vernice Carnaval) by Maybelline
Lipbalm: MTV by Body shop
Lipstick: Apricot Glow (Smooth Minerals lipstick) by Avon
Lipgloss: Fruit Jelly Tube by The Faces Shop

So girls, thanks for dropping by!

With Love,

NUFFNANG, WHEN ARE YOU GOING TO CASH MY CHEQUE? HAHA!!

2010-07-23T22:03:00.006+08:00

Hhahhaha!!

This isn't something that I can brag about. But I'm getting fed up with it. RM 48.41. My blog is so boh-ring! Some blog just born in Feb 2010, but has thousands followers. I always blame it on my English. I wanna blog in MALAY!!!! I guess I can be more expressive. Wait. No. No. Please no, I will curse more in MALAY. Haha.

Anyway, today it is cold. There's no evidence of peeping sunlight but I'm so happy. No. I didn't hit any jackpot. But I hit someone with my work progress. Guess what? I'm back on the track, really I am. Office work, done smoothly. I'm so proud of myself that I can do multi-task works and still can smile the next day. I survive.

OK. OK. I know you don't get it right? I made boss feels so good these few days which means I'm doing OK and not under stress anymore. Now I wanna focus to other things in life like blogging and burgers. Haha. Burgers huh?

Yes, I smile the whole day like this lady. Gorgeous!

Tomorrow is Saturday and I am gonna visit my Mom and Ted. I miss them so much. Not forgetting my cute lil niece, Ashlyn and her brother, Lancelot. Mak, I'm coming! Don't forget my 'Kopi O Kaw' OK? Don't worry Mak, I'm going to give your allowance tomorrow so must cook nice things for me, haha.

I love this picture. It was taken a couple of years ago. Yeah, he's my brother, Thadeus @ Ted.

Eh, I need to cut my fingernails. So fugly. Till then, bubbye!!

With Love,

BIG EATER ME!

2010-07-21T21:52:00.005+08:00

Manage to finish one regular pan pizza, checked.

Gob 30 sticks of Satays without sweat and still can go for more, checked.

During one of our family gatherings, managed to eat 6 pieces of lamb chops, checked.

The question is, should I join this competition or not?

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... Narrfff.. forget about it. (I'm going thru PMS this week, so I am familiar with this urge feeling of eating that I actually can eat a horse! Aiyaiyai!!) I have more important things to do on that very day. Cross fingers, cross fingers.. :p

With Love,

I MISS THEM, ALL..

2010-07-18T02:14:00.004+08:00

Wow....

It's been ages since I last updated my blog. Very sorry readers, I'm packed with my office stuff what else? Works. This week has been so cruel to me and I feel guilty as the impact also hit my girls - Surie, Elfyna and Zuriana. Don't worry guys, I have now found the way to tackle the obstacles. Just snap my fingers!

Oh yes, this time I'm gonna share some pictures which I find so nostalgic. The first two pictures were taken at Hijau, BDC. Let me share you the story.

This is Curry Mee, made by Asep of Zaihana Corner. RM5.00 really worth it. What I love about this particular dish is the condiments are unlimited! Haha. I shared this with hubby and yet, I felt so bloated. The level of spiciness is definitely OK for me. I love spicy food. Sad to say, this dish is no longer sold at Hijau.

Another one hit, or should I say one night (stand) wonder of Hijau was this particular dish. Penang Char Mee @ Mee Goreng Pulau Pinang. I love this type of noodle, it is fried yet not too oily. Love the condiments like fresh sweet prawns and cockles. Yum. Again, it was sold for one night.

Huh???!! Calm down. Haha. Got this from my old Photobucket album. Gabby was 4 years old then. Cute ain't she? She's now a beautiful tween, sleeping alone and has started using deodorant!

Yippie!!!!

With Love,

CHILDHOOD SNACK - CHICKADEES

2010-07-12T18:44:00.003+08:00

I still remember Mom always bought this for me whenever she went out to do grocery shopping. Chickadees was so damn delicious that time. It was considered a pop culture in the 80's - famous 'keropok' was Chickadees, famous instant noodles were Maggi and Indomie. Famous detergent - Fab, famous ladies pad - Modest and Daun ahaaaaahhahh!!

I bought a few packets last week and to my surprise, the taste isn't as the same I had 20 years ago. I find it saltier.

My current favourite snack? Cannot tell. I just love banana chips. Kerepek Pisang as what they are known locally. Very crispy and crunchy!

With Love,

FAREWELL PARTY FOR KAK SHAIRAH

2010-07-10T10:59:00.004+08:00

She's bidding farewell to us last week after serving for more than 35 years. A loyal friend, she's like a mother to us, meet Shairah Tahir. We call her 'Kak Saerah'. Apart of being funny, she has all the good qualities possessed as a mother. As a results, all her 5 children, (4 boys & 1 girl) are graduated from university. A real housewife can do that but she's a career woman plus the untold stories of her furthered studies for the her promotion and I sound exaggerated! Haha. I really want to be like her, successful in both career life and as a wife (mom).

With her colleagues. Special goodbye gift from Nursing Division. Special person deserves special gift don't you think so?

Some friends who attended her small farewell party. Nursing Division initially was under Medical care programme so most of us were present. Still keeping in touch!

A party is incomplete without food. Yes, Matron Yati sponsored 'Kak Aza Nasi Lemak' the famous Hung Hung's Stall Nasi Lemak. Love the Chicken Rendang so much! Elfyna was helping herself with the yummy Nasi Lemak.

The only crazy guy joining us that day. Meet Gariey Sia. A new kid on the block joining the Lunch Hour Crazy Club. We were on the way to our room when we saw these lovely decorations for Gawai at the office lobby. Gariey grab the traditional hat and I snapped his picture.

The only thing that screwed this picture? He was holding two Kiwi fruits. Where got Iban eating Kiwi fruits meh Gariey?? Haha.

With Love,

SNOGGING SATURDAY

2010-07-03T21:53:00.008+08:00

What a lovely movie to start my Saturday. The title itself sounds eccentric; Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging. Wow. A perfect snogging (to kiss and cuddle in British). What draws my attention is the story plot that kinda reminds me of my teenage days.

20 years ago, we girls played hard to get, unlike these days. Those days there were no emails or handphones to get connected or sending texts. Even our lunch money was very small unlike what my daughter gets everyday. Believe it or not, I was given only RM1.00 everyday - 60 cents for bus fare to and fro and the balance, 40 cents enough to buy 2 popiahs. Drinks, I just diluted my own Rose cordial. My daughter brings RM4.00 everyday, equal to my 4 days lunch money!

My friends, our gangs are considered lucky enough because we were so popular and we never ran out of stocks (boys). Haha! We broke up with one this week, we'll get another one next week. Wow. That's what we call, a real reputation. It didn't mean that we are a bunch of school whor*s but we were actually picky when it comes to boys. We would date the hottest guys in schools including athletes, school prefects, the good looking ones, haha.

Dating spots? This is very interesting. 2 best places - library and school canteen. Normally accompanied by couple of friends to cover up the 'affairs'. Nah, you tell me. Young readers out there would laugh when they are reading this. What I see nowadays, couples under 15 are easily sneaked out from the house, holding hands publicly, kissing and embracing each other freely, watching movies and some will go and check-in cheap hotels.

Things have gone different way nowadays, far more advancing day by day. When I look at my daughter's face, I wonder how would it be when she turns 16, 6 more years from now. I just chuckle.

With Love,

888 BUBBLE GUM, MY CHILDHOOD CHEWING GUM

2010-07-02T21:09:00.004+08:00

Found these babies when I shopped at nearby grocery store. I still remember when those balls were actually bigger in size and the sweetness was just alright.

7 packets are sold for RM1.00 but the balls are slightly smaller than in the 80's. Oh, taste so damn too sweet for me.

Children of the 80's, do you still remember these gumballs?

With Love,

OLA JULY!

2010-07-01T16:10:00.004+08:00

Welcome to the 7th month of the year. Where have we gone so far?

Ariel 'Peterporn's video spread on the internet,
England, Portugal, Italy and other big names have said bye bye to the World Cup this year,
I don't have enough time to blog and when I'm free, I'm running out of idea,
My appetite is killing me back!

Yes. I hate my appetite, I need to suppress my elephant's appetite. Very very bad for me. Haha. Let us recap what is happening lately. At home, things are like usual. MIL's screaming, nephew's tantrum, Gabby had moved to a new room and sleeps alone. Mama's girl is a tween now!

Workloads are as usual giving me hard time but I love it, I love being busy and occupied all the times. Don't know what kind of surprise this life will give after this? Frankly speaking, we're so affected emotionally and financially.

I just let where my life leads me, after a long, serious, heart to heart conversation with hubby, he's finally agreed. Thanks love. You really understand this stubborn lady. Need to change the wind, changing new direction and looking for a better Feng Shui, perhaps?

Whatever it is, que sera sera, what ever will be, will be......

With Love,

LOOKING FOR CHEAPER SHOES FOR WIDE WIDTH FEET

2010-06-22T20:18:00.001+08:00

Any big feet ladies out there?

I'd like to touch about this as this is quite a problem for me. As we know that bigger feet needs more cash to buy bigger shoes. So far, I've found some cheap pump shoes at Ai Kian, King Centre and at Wisma Hopoh but I don't rely on the quality as what my Marie Claire and Bata Flexible give me. Yes, MC and BF burnt a hole in my purse eventhough the quality is slightly better than the normal 'Cap Ayam' shoes.

Enough with the above shoes. I'm done with the styles. Anyone has better suggestions?

With Love,

WAKA WAKA EH EH, CUZ THIS IS WORLD CUP FEVER

2010-06-19T21:44:00.009+08:00

Who doesn’t talk about the WC this month? As what the TV ads says, once in four years for 31 days everyone goes crazy with the game. Soccer or football is definitely the game of life. My brother, Rodriguez was named after one of the 1982’s WC players from Spain and I grew up hearing some big names like Diego Armando Maradona, Marco Van Basten, Ruud Gullit, Juergen Klinsman, just to name a few. If talking about EPL, our family’s team is definitely Liverpool. Being a fan of Liverpool is like a family heirloom. Must support Liverpool, we're like family - You’ll Never Walk Alone. Haha. Dad would be smiling up there if he reads this.

20 years later…. Soccer still the no.1 game in the world but with different views of liking. New names like Beckham, Owen, Giggs, Lampard, Zidane, Ronaldo, Ronaldinho were taking places. These footballers lives are getting more popular day by day. Paid in millions of dollars and pounds per contract, having hot babes and spouses plus some wild gossips to spice up their lives.

Girls and (some guys) adore the players not because of their skills but their looks. Now do you believe me if I tell you that Cristiano Ronaldo male fans are outnumbered by the female fans out there? I still remember when the world gone crazy a couple of years ago upon seeing Ronaldo and Bipasha Basu’s kissing picture on internet.

Mere naam Inspector Ronaldo Sahab hai, hehehe....

And last year, Paris Hilton was spotted partying with the Portuguese hunk. This year, saw it on E! News too.

Paris: My place tonite?

Nah! Tell me if any female readers in this blog have that ‘thing’ for Ronaldinho? How many girls out there would scream like crazy when they watch Ronaldinho on the move? Nada!!!!

I ain't cute enough for the chicks - Ronaldinho

I was watching the match between Japan and Netherlands while doing this entry. Grrrr..Japan. Frustrated with Japan I am now looking forward to seeing my favourite team - ITALY. Just see what Italy can do this year. Haha.

Oh, I guess everyone will watch the FourFourTwo (??? CORRECT OR NOT), at Astro Sport before the any match begins. Tony Cottee and Abbas Saad will do the prediction and commentating the matches. Still remember Abbas Saad? He played for Johor in the early 90's. Well, during that time, he's HOT!!

The younger Abbas Saad

The latest Abbas Saad. Still a cutie.

So, what is your favourite team and player? Share with me. Oh, by the way, what happened to Spain and England?????

With Love,

p/s: Would like to wish Happy Father's Day to my FIL and especially hubby. I love you and thanks for being a dutiful and loving father to our child. To Daddy up there, our love for you will bloom forever, we never forget to pray for you everyday. We miss you Daddy. Love always. England sucks big time too, Daddy.

I'M NOT READY FOR THE BATTLE YET

2010-06-18T12:28:00.000+08:00

I started my working weeks with full of distraction. Seriously emotionally and physically I am feeling very fatigue this week. Yes, as I blogged before it was my menses. Don't worry guys, I will go for an ultrasound session soon.

I'm a serious person when it comes to work but after Gawai holidays I feel demotivated, trying to figure it out. Oh, perhaps, until to date, I don't attend any course or seminar as I did prolifically like last year.

Hmmm.. someone please motivate me, please please! I need more than long holiday I guess.

What I actually miss to do the most during this time?

Helping MIL to look after this lil Chucky while she's cooking. It ain't babysitting but more to TV watching, haha. We have to put barrier in front of the TV cabinet otherwise he will push the Astro Decoder buttons.

... and waiting for this fellow to come and wrestled with him. Very big guy, he belongs to our neighbour. Always come to have free food. I love Bam Bam.

My first day at office? I look like this!

With Love,

NOT SO IN THE MOOD

2010-06-16T13:48:00.000+08:00

I'm so fatigue lately.

Finally, I went to the nearby private clinic and doctor gave me MC for today.

I almost fainted last nite and barfed a few times outside our car.

I made this, this morning. Cute ain't it. I've got talent. Haha.

How bad my menses is? I cannot tell. Got the pic inside my HP and two persons almost fainted just by looking at it what more to put on this blog?? Guys, don't worry. I keep the pic to myself.

With Love,

FAREWELL TO MY HOLIDAYS

2010-06-14T14:29:00.003+08:00

A happy Gawai picture at my cuzzy's house. From left, Sayra, Cynthia, Gabby, Lancelot.

Olaaaa!!!!!

This is my final holiday entry. The honeymoon is going to be over soon. Gonna say goodbye to all the heavenly things I do daily, - waking up late, mugs of caffeine fix, conquering TV, unlimited online activities, cooking (oh, I miss cooking!), visiting the shopping malls when everyone is dying working in the office haha!

What have I achieved so far? I gained weight, I got more pimples, baggy sleepy eyes, more fun, (should I mention it over again?). Room clearance? Only the box that full of gadget craps. I need to clear them. More of sorting works to come. I hate sorting stuff, just to be frank.

Oh, just to add the torture. My Streamyx modem has gone to heaven. Need to buy a new modem, money again. I hate to think about spending more cash, more and more. Didn’t celebrate Gawai but we did spend extra this month, going back and forth twice to Sri Aman, plus the Sematan thingy, plus the ‘jalan jalan cari makan’ or ‘Jalan Jalan Buang Duit’ as what hubby always says. Pity hubby, you have married a big spender. Not the underwear ok? Yes, that one we will talk about later.. big spender, big size spender haha.

It’s not Miss Coki’s blog without foodie pics right guys? Yes. We visited cousin Venni at their crib, located in the greenery MJC Sanctuary Courtyard last week and we really had good jolly time there.

Lemang and Kelupis. Yum.

This is our family's recipe, inherited by the Unaks haha. This is called Rendang Bawang, no, no, it doesn't contain all onions in the world but we normally use extra bawang in this Beef Rendang. Less kerisek.

This is Chicken Pansoh. Served piping hot from the bamboo!

Mutton curry. Hubby loves this too much but I warned him already, for his high blood pressure.

Well, that’s it. Blogging from my bedroom via some 'generous' neighbour's internet line. Sorry dude, please install password next time. Haha.

With Love,

GAWAI HOLIDAY @ SEMATAN BEACH

2010-06-05T16:16:00.001+08:00

On the first day of Gawai Dayak, we made a visit to Sematan's Beach.

The plan came to mind spontaneously. The idea came when we stopped by the road side to buy some corns. Me love corn, who doesn’t love corn, ah so corny! The next day hubby came up with an idea to grill the corn at the beach – Sematan! Oh yes, the weather was hot but I didn't care, I looked at the brighter side - the was gorgeous! So by 10:00 a.m. everyone has taken their baths and packed foodstuff, I fried noodles and chicken wings. Oh, don’t forget the corn.

We left our crib at 10:30 a.m. the journey should take the most 2 hours but us? We arrived at 2:30 p.m. because the beach was fully packed with people. We arrived first at Sematan but the beach and resorts were packed. We then ran to Siar Beach and Pandan Beach but oh yeah, we’ve got the same results. Santubong? Damai?? Naaayyy…. It’s not real ‘beach’. Don’t feel like real beaches for real people. If you’re looking for staying at the mushy mushy resorts and spa, yeah, go to Damai and Santubong. The adventurous driving experience to Lundu and the togetherness under one roof, under the June’s hot weather.

The funniest thing that happened to us, yeah, I did cook at home and packed the fried noodles to be enjoyed at the beach. Because of the hu-ha thingy and we were running and chasing for the beach here and there, we have actually wasted our lunch time. We gave up and stopped at the Lundu town to have Chicken Rice.

So there we went with some slight changes in our programme. We unpacked and got everything ready. Lit up the fire and grill the corn. Thank God that some of the beach goers have gone home since it’s already passed 3:00 p.m. Hubby grilled the corn, MIL and Gabby swam at the dark blue sea. FIL was just watching them (he doesn’t like to swim and never goes to swim whenever we go picnic) and I watched movie on my bestie – Bluey the notebook. Haha. (another made-up name by me).

We stayed there until 5:30 p.m. We wanted to stay until sunset but it would be too late for us to reach Kuching and mosquitoes will come and bite us (wallaa!!) – please don’t simply ignore the dengue thingy. So we packed and I was so relieved that we managed to finish the noodles and fried chicken wings and of course the corn.

Hey, didn’t I tell you that we spread some margarine on the corn before we grilled them? Oh yeah, it’s heavenly sweet! Looking forward to another adventure during the next school holidays!

With Love,

OH, HOW I WISH (ANOTHER CRAP FROM MY BEDROOM DESK)

2010-06-04T12:42:00.005+08:00

Ola! It is now 6:50 a.m., very early for me to wake up since I’m still on a long holiday. I’ll be back rocking the office on 14th June so why did I wake up so early and wasted my time embracing my smelly pillow?

Aaaahhhh…… the aroma of my Indocafe is so intriguing so I have to pause to take a sip, sssrrooooottsss… *relief*. So heavenly.

- A beautiful morning view from my bedroom window (Ordinary daaaay aaay aaayy... - Nice Stupid Playground) Haha!

Hubby and FIL went back to Sri Aman this morning and they left home by 6:00 a.m. That was the reason why did I wake up very early, before 5:00 a.m. I made coffee and boiled the eggs. Then I took out the bread, spreaded some chilli tuna on the slices and arranged them nicely on a plate. By 5:10 a.m. I have poured the coffee into 3 mugs and placed all of the food nicely on the table then I watched Nigella Lawson’s on AFC before sitting down together with hubby and FIL enjoying the breakfast. Soon after they left, I took a cuppa into bedroom. No. I did not continue my sleep but I continued to type this as my blog’s entry.

You know what? I love this kind of life. I always dream that someday I will have my own small business to do, starting to work at 9 a.m. and able to have breakfast together with Gabby and hubby. If possible my works don’t require me to sit in the office all the time. Have time to do groceries, mani and pedi, salon visiting, window shopping, and then off to the gym. Picking up Gabby at school and cooking dinner for family. Sounds so laid back don’t you think so?

- Morning companion. Marco the Mouse and Suharto the Indocafe mug. Don't ask me about their names.

I do a lot of thinking while I’m away from the office. If my capital is enough, why not? I’ve thought of going on an early retirement and become a part-time housewife – businesswoman - blogger. How about that in one go? Hubby and I had experienced the tertiary education together so now is our time preparing our little one with the proper education and guidance.

It’s not that I’m not happy but living on a fast, not a fab lane, excuse me Kimora, is really giving me a bump. I found it’s not easy to please everyone especially when Dad’s gone, I can see that my other family – My mom’s side really needs me not financially but EMOTIONALLY. I know I can’t be with them every weekend since my family here also needs me as well. Oh Daddy, I don’t neglect Mom but please understand my situation now. I am also still grieving but I keep the agony inside. I feel the pain too, and who doesn’t?

I may not be a Superwoman but I know and I believe that some day, somehow I can achieve every target in my life, which is my promise. Till then, wow!! This is the longest ramblings I have written so far but I’m glad I write it honestly from the depths of my heart.

With Love,

KACANG TUMBUK @ KONG TH'NG

2010-06-02T04:11:00.000+08:00

Kacang Tumbuk or Kong Th’ng is one of my favourite snacks. I don't know the process to produce this candy (candy? it's sweet what?) but when it is 'tumbuk' means literrally pounded and pressed very very hard right?

Whatever it is, am proud to be a Malaysian because I still remember the moments when we used to get this for free. When? When do you think? When my dad's Chinese colleagues sent an engagement invitation for sure will get this free. But it comes with price so I still remember Dad's would joked around, "another summon ticket comes!" . It's a Chinese custom, we understand. So do with the Ibans, Malays, Bidayuhs etc. Yes, we are living in a harmonious and beautiful vivacious country. It's like everyone is living under the same roof.

By looking at this pictures, I feel like going to the shop again and buy............. *sigh*. (OK people, I finished 2 packets of my stocks yesterday). :p

With Love,

UNCLE LIM’S CHICKEN RICE @ SEKAMA

2010-05-31T22:46:00.038+08:00

Hubby and I went out to pick up our Kek Lapis ordered thru a friend and we met up just nearby the famous Wisma Hopoh. After that we tried to look for a good spot to have our lunch and ended up at Sekama. Oh, did I tell you that I was trying to skip rice and replace rice with noodles and other goodies? Well, I took that day as my escape day and we chose to eat Chicken Rice! Yayyy! So here we are at Uncle Lim’s Chicken Rice.

It is actually one of the stalls that operated by Uncle Lim’s Café. Serves basic meat for Chicken Rice dish like Char Sio Bak, Steamed Chicken, BBQ Chicken and they serve Chicken Curry Rice too!

We ordered everything, all type of meat plus a bowl of Chicken Curry and it comes with a complimentary Chicken Soup. That hot afternoon, I washed down everything with a can of Coke.

I definitely would like to recommend this shop because the premise is clean and the price is reasonable too.

With Love,

A DAY BEFORE GAWAI DAYAK

2010-05-31T08:58:00.000+08:00

We visited Dad's grave on 31st May, as promised. We did not celebrate as Dad had just passed on 7 months ago and we thought it was better to let go any celebrations in the first year. We really miss him at this moment because he is the one who will be in charge of every single process like painting the house, interior deco and cooking.

He loved spicy food like Beef Curry, Ayam Masak Merah, Lamb Curry etc.

He would quarrel with us if we're doing our chores very slowly because everyone was so playful.

This year, his voice are no longer screaming and yelling at us, only memories remain and cherished forever.

Happy Gawai Dad, hope you're happy up there with Uncle Reynold @ El-Rey, don't drink too much, take care of yourself. We miss you so, so, so much. We love you Dad. We truly do. Oh yes, HAPPY FATHER'S DAY in advance Dad!

p/s: Oh yes Dad, Mom said to do cement works at your grave on your 1st anniversary. Hope you're gonna love our combined ideas. I promise.

With Love,

PIGEONS SIGHTINGS

2010-05-30T20:48:00.000+08:00

OK people, this is the place where we always buy our burger supplies. It is located next to Dormani Hotel. One Saturday morning, I followed hubby to buy our stocks. I just waited inside the car since the drizzles were pouring. My focus shoot on a few stale buns thrown outside of the shop.

Then, came a couple of pigeons, came over and ate the buns!! Ohh, how cute they are, I took out my hp and took these pictures.

She's fat so like me. Lol.

With Love,

NEW HANDPHONE - DO I NEED ONE?

2010-05-21T12:17:00.025+08:00

Keeping on asking myself, should I buy a new handphone. I remember few years back, I will change my phone when its lifespan reaches one year. So does to my current handphone, Sony Ericsson G900. He will turn one (he? is my G900 a male? Haha!) soon and I've been thinking to buy a new one with bigger screen like Xperia, Aino, Vivaz etc.. (I'm a Sony's fanatic fan!),

When I checked back the pictures album and all the beautiful pictures that he took, it touched my heart. You have been working for me for nearly a year, giving me the best quality pictures I've never expected from a descent phone. Yes, I bought him for RM890.00 at OneTJ.

Brownies with hazelnut. OMG. Drool. Love the chocolaty sauce.

My watermelon juice. The glass is tall and stylish but not the quantity, This big fellow actually needs a gallon. Haha!

Lovely carrot cake. I still want to chuckle everytime I look at this cake, it reminds me of the so 'clever' waiter who kept on claiming that this is a 'White Brownie'. Whatever, this cake is delicious!

No. I just keep my intention for the time being. I still love 'him'. Recently something so cute caught my mind. I want one! I want one!! Hehe.

With Love,

MY FAVOURITE PAU!

2010-05-19T17:02:00.004+08:00

Every family has their own favourite spot for their favourite snack. What? Ours?? Oh yes, of course we do have one. This time is none other than Bak Pau. Check this signboard that lies before the 3rd Mile Bus Terminal and Boulevard Mall.

Recall this signboard anyone?

That is my Shrek, picking his favourite pau - the Char Sio Pau. Uh uh, not my favourite but....

Look at my favourite, Bak Pau with egg. Have I made you drooling already by looking at this picture? Be careful, the Pau is steaming hot! Go early as normally after 5:00 p.m. only Chai Pau (Veggies Pau) are left, the yummy ones finished by big eaters like us. Haha.

Oh, one more thing. Please don't forget buy the freshly home made Tauhu Chui (Soy Bean) drinks. So refreshing to eat the hot pau inside the car and strolling around Kuching city. That's how we normally do our evening driving while enjoying the sunset.

With Love,

JUST ANOTHER HECTIC WEEK

2010-05-17T10:44:00.011+08:00

This pic was taken at 7:25 a.m. today from my office window. What a beautiful and bright shiny day! Trying my best to put my self-esteem as high as today's sun and let my patience brights till late afternoon.

Boss just came back from Limbang-Miri-Kapit-Sibu trip and we had gone through a very intense Monday. Yelling and chuckling taking places but it never fade our quality of work. Tomorrow he had to sit for 3 meetings but was wisely delegated to another junior officer. Same goes to Wednesday. He's leaving the office again on Thursday and Friday for a meeting in KL. Boss, when I calculate the frequency of your flying, it's as frequent as you're taking a ride on a bus. Wow. I'm impressed.

Gabby had her Bahasa Malaysia tuition today. She looked exhausted and sleepy. I'm OK with the weather today and thanks to Boss who kept me busy till the final dot at 5:00 p.m. No cooking for tonite as my nephew, Fitz is celebrating his 16th birthday tonight and everyone will be there.

Speaking of eating, it has come to my third week, cutting down my rice. I receive many compliments but still not satisfied yet. I don't wanna give up so early. Some says my face is getting smaller and so did my chest area, please don't tell me that my b**bs are sagging! Haha.

I don't want to measure - but I know that my bra is ain't that tight anymore. So do my skirts, oh yes, I worn my tight grey skirt last Sunday and it fitted me nicely. The most worrisome parts?? My arms and calves are 'melting'. I need to tone them otherwise I look like a melting Snow Man. Whenever I look at them, they look both scary and I am now starting to have that itchiness with bubbles (little bubbles).

Is that telling me that my fat is broken and I am downsizing slowly?

Dear God, please help me. +_+

With Love,

I DON'T BELIEVE YOU.....

2010-05-16T20:42:00.005+08:00

For not cleaning your a** for two days.

If it was me, I would have gone scratching my a** the whole two days.

By the way, didn't he go passing motion in two days? Your intestine must be very big. What a bowel!!

That's the most disgusting story about one's cleanliness so far being published and aired. Yuxx!!

With Love,

I LOVE OLD SCHOOL CREAM SODA

2010-05-15T01:56:00.006+08:00

When it comes to eating, I am not a very particular and choosy person. The awkward the place is, the more adventurous it would be for me. One of the places that I love to have my Kolok Mee is this place, located somewhere at Jalan Foochow, a secluded area that is quite near to my house. It looks more like a wooden shack for me. Very traditional and ‘kampung’ style. Can you see the cutlery placed on the table? Ah, you can just simply pick them and don’t worry, they are clean and you can find chill sauce, soy sauce, white pepper, toothpick, tissue etc. So convenient for a particular person like me.

To my liking, I love to mix my noodle with soy sauce, dollop of chilli sauce and hefty amount of white pepper so my Kolok Mee will have the reddish yet blackish color like Kampua Kicap. Yummy. You might think it weird but please do believe me and give a shot.

It is incomplete to eat without drinking so to enhance the atmosphere, I choose to drink this.

Very classic!! Nowadays, it is very rare to see such bottles around. Oh, this is my favourite flavour, Cream Soda. It’s cheap and taste really good.

This place is open from Monday to Saturday at 6:00 p.m. onwards. Don’t worry, the place itself very clean and tidy. I eat here at least once a week and so far, survive from food poisoning.

With Love,

MOTHERLY MESSAGE FROM ME ON MOTHER'S DAY

2010-05-10T13:49:00.008+08:00

Very chocolaty Mother's Day chocolate cake bought by hubby. Love it, love it! Normally, we will have a very hefty lunch, yum yum and I will do the cooking and such. This year, we had Mother's Day brunch. Very heavy one, so that's it very simple yet memorable one.

This is my mother. I call her 'Mak'. Hehe. Mak is the bestest mommy cum bestie you can find in the world. See how simple she is? How smaller in size she is? A contrast version of me. Ngiahaha. But I know, I'm funny like her, right Mak? *wink*

My mother was born 50 years ago in Lundu. She's the 3rd child of 5 siblings and has the ability to sew princessy dress, baking deliciously, making handicraft like basket, mat, fishing net etc, you just name it. What I love about her - her preseverance in doing tactical and intense job. She always reminded us in the past, if you feel like you can't do anything (job,duty etc) , just do it slowly as you will complete it eventually, eventhough it slow, it will finish, just take your time.

Mak is dancing Poco Poco at church. You go Mak!

See? From where did I inherit my artistic element that runs in my blood? Mak contributed some of it, I guess. Mak, I wanna thank you for what I am today. I know I was so naughty and I did make you cry in the past but I didn't mean to hurt your feelings. I am a mother myself now, I will mould my kid just like you did to us.

On this day, I pray to God, to grant you health Mak. Since Apai gone, you're the only person that we really rely on still. We love you Mak, for what you are, for being our mother and our friend.

Happy Mother's Day!

With Love,

FOR MY MARRIED FRIENDS & HAPPYMOTHER'S DAY IN ADVANCE!

2010-05-07T14:28:00.000+08:00

Holler guys!

It's May, pheewwww! How time flies. This week I'm packed with my usual workloads. Yeah, works will never finish but we are the one that finished by it. Haha. Boss is actually unavailable today but still works come on and off. It's part of being a P.A. when Boss is away, we stay to manage the office. Don't you agree?

My friend, Jar Jar the Bink, oh he loves to send me good and interesting emails, well sharing is caring right Jar Jar? So here I am sharing it with you poem for husband and wife. For husbands and wives out there, please read this, just for fun and don't forget to love each other every single day!

WIFE:
I wrote your name on sand it got washed.
I wrote your name in air, it was blown away.
Then I wrote your name on my heart & I got Heart
attack.

HUSBAND:
God saw me hungry, he created pizza.
He saw me thirsty, he created Pepsi.
He saw me in dark, he created light.
He saw me without problems, he created YOU.

WIFE:
Twinkle twinkle little star
You should know what you are
And once you know what you are
Mental hospital is not so far.

HUSBAND:
The rain makes all things beautiful.
The grass and flowers too.
If rain makes all things beautiful
Why doesn't it rain on you?

WIFE:
Roses are red; Violets are blue
Monkeys like u should be kept in zoo.
Don't feel so angry you will find me there too
Not in cage but laughing at you

Wishing you guys a great day ahead, for all the Mother's out there, Happy Mother's Day, --> "Mak, I love you so much, mwahhss!"

With Love,

ETIQA TAKAFUL ROADSHOW @ KUCHING WATERFRONT

2010-05-02T21:54:00.005+08:00

Salam 1 Malaysia!!

Hehe, I'm back with another event stories. Last week we had another busking performance at Kuching Waterfront and this time it was for Etiqa-Takaful. We were requested to perform for two days together with Karen and Errol. Day one was OK, fun and everyone seemed entertained even us the performers we loved the crowd and so did the crowd to us. Very chilling, Kuching peeps rock!

Uncle Banana the clown made these balloons for Karen and me. *so childish* Haha. Hey, he twisted balloons for everyone and I popped one of them when I was trying to twist [showing off my skills] haha. lol

This is Khairul withUncle Banana the clown. Free ice creams for everyone even though it was raining heavily, the ice creams were down too. Brrrr!! Oh yes, not only ice creams, the crowd may get free henna tattoo, balloons and also magic performance by three young magicians, Harvill, Iki and Edarius.

2nd day of busking. It was raining, heavily!! The day was so gloomy and wet and as you can see here we were waiting for the rain to stop. Thanks to James Brooke Bistro for letting us chilling the place and we also performed there at the table. Free show!

I love this pic. Iki, Khairul and I pose in the drizzling rain but still we look so happy and glowing [with face oil], ain't us? Look at Iki's hair, ahaha..! Yes, we still continued the show despite the unwelcoming weather.

OK Iki, stop goofing around. It's time to do some magic tricks. This guy I tell you, he's very hyperactive and has a very warm personality, you're gonna love him if you meet him straight away!

The performance was actually delayed from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. prior to the heavy downpour but it never stopped us to give the best. To Kuching people who watched our performance that day, we thank you guys for being so supportive!

With Love,

FAREWELL MY LITTLE SAM, OUR BELOVED SAM

2010-04-30T08:00:00.004+08:00

We have been babysitting him since he's 11 months old. He's a very active and also so adorable in so many ways. His name is Sam. He's our love. Sam is actually the only son of our friend. What I could say about him that, he is a very obedient, responsible and easy to take care of.

The reason that I'm making this entry - today is the last day Sam coming to our house. He's going back to Miri next week, for good. Words can't define how hurt I am while writing this but I must be strong as strong as Sam.

Sam, will you always remember your Aki, Inek, Tatak Bibi, Dedek, Baby Atong, Uncle Muk and Aunty Pat? I hope that we always have a special place deep down inside your heart,...

Don't forget the sweetest moments that you spent everyday with us, helping Aki to sweep the floor, feeding the crayfish, watching cartoon with Atong, oh yes, knocking my bedroom's door if I'm taking leave. I know Bujang the van vendor would misses you too since you love to grab some sweets from the van and share it with Tatak and Dedek.

Sam, do you still remember Inek used to bath you in the sink and we played the shampoo bubbles till you cry because you still insisted to play in the bubbly water?

Sam, please don't forget us. If you feel like talking to us, please ask Daddy to dial our numbers. We've never thought that you are gonna leave us so soon. Aunty will always pray for your happiness, Sam. Be a good boy to your daddy, Popo and Ah Kong, promise to aunty will you?

Sayonara my little love, we always love you. We have loved you since the first time we saw you at Pizza Junction 3 years ago. *sob sob*

With Love,

WORLD HEALTH DAY @ KUCHING WATERFRONT

2010-04-28T20:19:00.006+08:00

Hola people!

Wow. It's been like ages I don't rock this blog. Dear blog, I miss you too but since I'm so busy, my brain can't provide creativity that much for this blog so now I'm back. +_+

On 11th April, I was performing, it is more to a 'come back to the scene' after hibernating for more than 3 years. Wow. (How many times do I have to repeat the Wow, haha). The function was for the WORLD HEALTH DAY with the theme, 1000 cities, 1000 lives. Wow again.

Performance by BB-Boyz

The function started as early as at 7:00 a.m. with mass 'Senamrobik' and the launching of 'Jom Kayuh' (bicycle team) by Datuk Amar Abang Johari Bin Tun Abang Openg. This event was divided into few zones and our busking/acoustic team was performing at Zone B. I'm very proud to perform with my best friends like Max, Karen, Errol, Nat, Sam and other rocking band members like Polar, Guru, Nice Stupid Playground, ZDNeosaber etc, etc. We arrived before 7 a.m. since the road along Jalan Tunku Abd. Rahman was going to be closed before 8 a.m. Had our breakfast at Greenhill Corner, oh how I miss this place but sadly speaking, we picked a wrong table. The stinky drain really killed our appetite that morning.

My noobs buddies. These are young magicians from Kuching. From left, Iki, Darius and Harvill.

I wonder where have my nervousness gone? Normally, I would shake myself on the stage, prior to my nervousness but this time, I really enjoyed my performance maybe because I have tons of fans shouting for me down there. Not fans, they are my colleagues and friends if you wanna know.

Battle of the drums. From left, Sam, hubby, Polar's drummer, Edwin and Nat.

Songs selection were made by Max. Since my turn to perform started at 12 noon and the place was started to pack with people, we chose the killer songs like Dia, Sinaran and Bitterheart to be rendered first. Then we rest for a while. The next session, I sang Kiss Me, There She Goes and Hebat. The show was managed by Mork, Odie and Raykana. Bravo guys!

We left the venue at 3:30 p.m. when we realized that we haven't had our lunch yet so we stopped by Tracy's Kitchen to have my favorite, ~~Porky~~ Leg Stew. Yummeh! Anyway, I really enjoyed the day and looking forward to a bigger celebration next year, can we Mork?

Gob gob! Don't ask who she is. Hahaha..

With Love,

SKIPPING RICE!

2010-04-26T15:09:00.001+08:00

Today is my 8th day of rice skipping trial. It's not that I totally skip rice but just trying to avoid it as much as possible. As far as I remembered, I had only 3 plates of rice, one at home, one at my Mom's place (hey, who can resist Mom's cooking anyway, haha) and we had Chicken Rice on Saturday. The rest of the days, my carbs came from noodles, potatoes and bread.

Look at what I had for lunch today. 'Umbut kelapa' masak lemak with 'Ayam Masak Kicap' & 'Ayam Masak Sos'. (Translation: Chicken in Soy Sauce and Chicken in Chilli Sauce). Nyam nyam!

The aftermath. I finished everything for less than 5 minutes. 3 minutes perhaps. I don't know how long will I do this but so far, I've been doing it so good but sometimes, I will run out of idea of what I'm gonna eat later in the end of the day.

The verdict:

My menses flow longer than usual which is good. Normally, I will experience it like only in 2 or 3 days. This time I'm still having it, now it's coming to my 5th day. Yay!!
I don't feel bloated or sleepy after lunch time which means I'm more productive. Yayy!!
I feel lighter and my skirts and blouses also seems to loose and yayyyy!!!!

No. Don't ask me how much I have lost. I'm still in a very premature stage. +_+ Support me, will you guys?

With Love,

PLUMP AND SKINNY GIRLS : READ THIS AND HAVE FUN

2010-04-23T13:46:00.000+08:00

Recently, in a large city in Australia , a poster featuring a young, thin and tan woman appeared in the window of a gym. It said, "This summer, do you want to be a mermaid or a whale?"

A middle-aged woman, whose physical characteristics did not match those of the woman on the poster, responded publicly to the question posed by the gym.

To Whom It May Concern,

Whales are always surrounded by friends (dolphins, sea lions, curious humans.) They have an active sex life, get pregnant and have adorable baby whales. They have a wonderful time with dolphins stuffing themselves with shrimp. They play and swim in the seas, seeing wonderful places like Patagonia, the Bering Sea and the coral reefs of Polynesia .

Whales are wonderful singers and have even recorded CDs. They are incredible creatures and virtually have no predators other than humans. They are loved, protected and admired by almost everyone in the world.

Mermaids don't exist.

If they did exist, they would be lining up outside the offices of Argentinean psychoanalysts due to identity crisis. Fish or human?

They don't have a sex life because they kill men who get close to them, not to mention how could they have sex? Just look at them ... where is IT? Therefore, they don't have kids either.

Not to mention, who wants to get close to a girl who smells like a fish store?

The choice is perfectly clear to me: I want to be a whale.

P.S. We are in an age when media puts into our heads the idea that only skinny people are beautiful, but I prefer to enjoy an ice cream with my kids, a good dinner with a man who makes me shiver, and a piece of chocolate with my friends.

With time, we gain weight because we accumulate so much information and wisdom in our heads that when there is no more room, it distributes out to the rest of our bodies. So we aren't heavy, we are enormously cultured, educated and happy!!!

Beginning today, when I look at my butt in the mirror I will think, ¨Good grief, look how smart I am!¨

It doesn't matter whether you are big or small in size. Most importantly you eat and live healthily and don't feel upset with your look. So live and enjoy your life while you can!

With Love,

NOT SO SHOCKING FINDING - McD SAUCES INSIDE MY OFFICE DRAWER

2010-04-21T21:19:00.001+08:00

Geez,

I'd love to put it in my blog. I mean, can you see my packets of chilli sauce kept in the drawer? They come in handy when I order fried chicken from the canteen or while having Maggi's Assam Laksa. The Barbeque sauce is consumed during special occasion and food. Haha. What a collection I have.

Whenever I place an order, I will ask for extra sauce. Love them. Can't imagine how many times McD delivers their burgers for me in a year. Wewwww!

With Love,

LIFE MUST GO ON AND I SURVIVE MY 'COME BACK'.

2010-04-19T22:29:00.001+08:00

Woots!

Another busy week for Miss Coki. My creativity and my brain seem to jam lately. I dunno how to blog anymore-kah? Haha.. touch wood.... touch wood.... :p

First, works are works so I leave it on my desk, left untold. +_+ OK. I'll be singing again, shaking, not rocking the stage at Etiqa's Roadtour this Friday and Saturday. So to my fans (do I have any? ahahahahaha..) you can come over to Waterfront, next to James Brooke Cafe to see me performing live.

I'm booked for next month too, but it isn't confirmed yet. But then, I found out that I'm taken out of from the performer list. It's OK. Everyone has their own day maybe it's fated for others. Think positively! Yay!!

d plan was to hold a nite tribute to Kuching's famous local band which song has gone internationally. Go and find the band itself. *chuckle*. Damn. Now I am chopped as a Jazz singer, huhu what to do. Hey, I've never thought that I can sing jazz when I tried to render some of the songs that my hubby improvises or jazzes them up. OK, so-so.. you tell. Haha.

I dunno I'm gonna sing until when, but I know one day till I get senile I still feel that I am a Diva. Haha!

With Love,

A SNAPSHOT FROM MY BEDROOM OFFICE TABLE

2010-04-17T08:06:00.001+08:00

Ola girls and boys, I took this picture after taking bath few weeks ago. A glimpse taken from my bedroom office table, it is a very old table. Hubby used this table when he was in secondary school. I conquer this place every night before heading to the bed only after 2 a.m.

Do you love my netbook sticker? Hehe...

With Love,

AKADEMI FANTASIA 8 SIGHTING! @ EVERRISE BDC

2010-04-15T15:30:00.080+08:00

No. They didn't come to Kuching. It was something that I saw whilst waiting for hubby in the car the other day. Hubby went shopping for some tomatoes for our burgers.

Then, I saw AF8 poster !! They even put the 'TERKELUAR' (VOTED OUT) sticker on Shah!!!

I wonder why Akademi Fantasia 8 this year is so cold, don't you think so? I even hardly listening to my colleagues chirping about this reality TV show lately. The only question that they would ask each other, "Who was voted out last night?". Hehe.

So far, the bags had been given to Shah, Ema, Anum and Aliff. I'm looking forward to see Sarawakian Daus and Farina in the finals.

With Love,

ON HIATUS...

2010-04-13T16:49:00.000+08:00

From left, Syrile, me, Cynthia (Mae's gf), Emma Raja, Mae and Nathan. We are having good jolly time recently at Kuching Waterfront. Stay tune for the follow ups.

With Love,

DOO DOO ANN'S CROCHETED EARRINGS VERY RETRO AND BOHEMIAN, I COULD SAY!

2010-04-10T02:09:00.002+08:00

Ola followers!

Sorry for disappearing these few days. So many things happening around like works and personal stuff. Don't worry, I'm still alive, rocking and kicking. Oh yes, I recently met my friend Ann @ Doo Doo and look at what I bought from her!

Taddaaaa!!!! Crocheted earring, handmade by Ann. It's so beautiful isn't it? So Bohemian and sexy.

I know some of you might have interest and if this suits your liking and should you need to have further details on this, please visit her Facebook and you will find more of her handmade crocheted crafts. So girls, what are you waiting for? Go and own them today!

With Love,

UPCOMING HAPPENING!!

2010-04-05T21:16:00.001+08:00

SIL said that I look cute in this picture ~~poster~~? I just look normal and very chubby here. I like!! Hahaha. OK. What is this picture all about? Let us check another poster so please scroll down will you?

Cities are invited to open a portion of their streets to people and close them to motor vehicles, offering citizens a novel public space for physical exercise, meeting family, friends and community, health checks, eating healthy local food or visiting local attractions. These open-street initiatives, growing in popularity around the world, can measurably reduce carbon emissions, improve air quality, boost small business and offer citizens an opportunity for physical activity and a mental health break. The aim is to offer a range of activities for all citizens to enjoy together, no matter their age, gender, culture or income bracket. Many cities already have open-streets (or “car-free”) programmes. The goal is to engage more than 1000 cities to participate, with 11 April being an ideal target date 1 day. So besides all the 'Senam Tari', Massive Exercise, Health Screening, our zone (Zone 2) caters:

Performing Arts / Dance / Food /Streets
Performance from Local music band, Dancers ,Busking
Foods (varieties of food stalls will cater delicious food!)
Performing bands = | Polar | Guru | ZDneosaber | Akur | Loves Comes Crashing | Ready Steady Go | and many more.....!! ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫
special appearance busking appearance busking : ♪ ♫ Karen Eva & ♪ ♫ Patricia (That's me!!!) .. with musicians. sape performance by Ms. Emma Raja.
Special dance troupe appearance "Soulz Crew Dancers" and plus Street Magicians. Yes, we are gonna have Street Magicians and Musicians at the same time. CooL isn't it?

So Kuchingites, don't forget to catch us and support this event. For those who are still figuring what busking is, Busking is the practice of performing in public places for tips and gratuities. Don't worry, I don't plunder money from public but if you feel that I might sound sweet, just give me some chocolates. Haha! Bring along the whole family members and gather at the Waterfront because I can promise that you will be entertained, not by us but by visiting flea markets, food stall, street magicians and many many more!

Circa 1983, the Sclerosis-like super skinny kiddo on the left is yours truly, Miss Coki.

Frankly speaking, I am so damn freaking tension and nervous right now. I've been disappearing from the scene quite a while, let say 6 years? Hahaha.. hopefully I don't sound like Miss Froggina. Brrrookkk brookkk... Haha!

With Love,

MEE PRESIDEN (PRESIDEN INSTANT NOODLES) ROCKS!

2010-04-02T23:37:00.000+08:00

I love instant noodles and who doesn't right? DUH. Might not an avid eater but keeping and topping up the stocks is a must at our house. Found these two pictures which were taken few days ago so I thought to put up here, why not?

This is the way I like it. Two packets of boiled noodles (a packet is way too small in portion for a big size eater like me, ahaks!) and complimented with poached egg. One is adequate.

Closed up, more light. Sorry for the broken yolks for I was rushing to watch 'Chef at Home', I love eating noodles with a cup of black coffee while watching my favourite programme on TV. Hey, what's your favourite noodles then? Share the story with me, will you?

p/s: Condolences to the family of the late Din Beramboi. I am his biggest fan so today was kinda sad day for radio ERA listeners especially to those who follow the 'RIUH PAGI DI ERA'. Rest in peace Mr. Joker! You're always in our hearts.

With Love,

THE 90'S HITS : REMINISCING MY COLLEGE YEARS, THE BEST YEARS IN MY LIFE

2010-03-31T15:49:00.000+08:00

I was sitting at Hijau waiting for customers when this idea came and hit my head. There were some 'Dangdut' and 'Keroncong' numbers being aired at the moment. When I looked around, I saw young college kids sipping beers and having great time. Oh how I envy them!

Then I remembered my college years and songs that we adored. Doesn't matter whatever the beat or melody is, we had the tendency to record all nice songs in unused cassettes. Hahaha!! Yes, cassettes dear. :p Lame ain't it. OK. Cut time to cut the craps. Let me list down the songs that were hits and not forgetting including those so-called one hit wonders. I have summarized and finally came with these 5 selected hits.

Remember Chumbawamba's Tubthumping??? I get knocked down but I get up again, You're never going to keep me down!! Yay! Jupiter goers, recall back, this is one of the club hits.

Will Smith's Gettin' Jiggy Wit It. Na Na Na Na Na Na Na !! Also a hit in Jupiter. Whenever they had this on, I will surely run to the dance floor.

The Wonders - That Thing You Do. OMG! Whenever we heard the first drum beats, everyone went crazy and screaming and started to dance! We were so in love with this song and the movie too.

I'll Be Missing You - Puff Daddy and Faith Evans. A confession to make. I was able to memorize this song in 1997. Shoot! I can rap don't ya bet!

Pearl Jam - Last Kiss. Eddie Vadder's mellow melancholic rendition of this one really drives us crazy. A very sad song about an accident and the girl dies. Before she dies, her beau gives her one last kiss. Oh where oh where can my baby be, the Lord took her away from me... She goes to heaven and I've gotta be good, so I can see my baby when I leave this world. *snifff* Tissue please!!

Last but not least, the best number of all taken from the OST of Armageddon.

It's none other than Aerosmith - I DON'T WANT TO MISS A THING!!!! Oh, this song was played like a kazillion times during 1998 UiTM's carnival.

Nah! There you are. Actually there are more good and popular songs during that era but those five are rated the best in my list. Another additional information, all those songs are available in my MP3 player and handphone too. Sorry, I don't keep many new songs like others, these are my jewels and I always cherish them as college years are the best years in my life like what I've mentioned in the entry.

With Love,

OH OH! FACEBOOK CAUSES OF MARITAL BREAKDOWNS? I.E DIVORCES, SEPARATIONS ETC.

2010-03-29T00:39:00.000+08:00

Oh boy, what a finding that I found few months ago which I'd like to share here. Everyone in the family nowadays owns a Facebook account and so do to the three of us - Papa, Mama & Gabby. Yes, my 9 years old daughter is Facebooking too eventhough that she's on a passive mode ~~because I monitor her all the times and she has promised to cut down her online activity~~. We love Facebook because it connects old friends and allows users to make new ones online. Don't you agree with that?

Do you know that now, Facebook is being blamed for an increasing number of marital breakdowns? According to the articles, divorce lawyers claim the explosion in the popularity of websites such as Facebook and Bebo is tempting to people to cheat on their partners.

Suspicious spouses have also used the websites to find evidence of flirting and even affairs which have led to divorce. One law firm, which specialises in divorce, claimed almost one in five petitions they processed cited Facebook. I know this one person in my life who has a jealousy wife. He had to close down his FB account when his wife can't accept his friendliness - joking and teasing other female colleagues in Facebook. Sorry dude! Your wife sucks! haha...

According to Mark Keenan, Managing Director of Divorce-Online said: "I had heard from my staff that there were a lot of people saying they had found out things about their partners on Facebook and I decided to see how prevalent it was I was really surprised to see 20 per cent of all the petitions containing references to Facebook. "The most common reason seemed to be people having inappropriate sexual chats with people they were not supposed to."

Flirty emails and messages found on Facebook pages are increasingly being cited as evidence of unreasonable behaviour.
Computer firms have even cashed in by developing software allowing suspicious spouses to electronically spy on someone's online activities.
One 35-year-old woman even discovered her husband was divorcing her via Facebook.
Conference organiser Emma Brady was distraught to read that her marriage was over when he updated his status on the site to read: "Neil Brady has ended his marriage to Emma Brady."
Last year a 28-year-old woman ended her marriage after discovering her husband had been having a virtual affair with someone in cyberspace he had never met.
Amy Taylor 28, split from David Pollard after discovering he was sleeping with an escort in the game Second Life, a virtual world where people reinvent themselves.

Phewww! I guess this problem doesn't seriously occur in Malaysia and please say NO to it, I mean doing silly things that can cause innuendo in your marriage. Facebooking wisely readers.

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

With Love,

GOOGLE CHROME TRANSLATOR, I LIKE!!

2010-03-27T01:28:00.000+08:00

Do you know that Google Chrome comes with an online translator?

Oh by the way, 'Kacang Kuda' is not horse bean. It's CHICKPEA anyway. *Craving for hot steamed chickpea now*

With Love,

DON'T TRUST FAKE BEGGARS!

2010-03-25T23:23:00.000+08:00

I've got these pictures from my friend via email. Taken somewhere in China showing how desperately people are nowadays plunging for money. So let us scroll down the pictures together.

A lady with a man lying on her lap, the man looks very very ill and dying. See the young man tipping money? It's showtime!

OK. The gig is off now. Time to leave the place and unleash the drama king and queen. Oh, don't forget to calculate the catch for the day.

La la la.... left right left right.... I wonder where they are heading to?

Oh, it's lunchtime. "Towkay! Two bowls of noodles! Dry one!!" . Thanks to all good Samaritans who have contributed before so these two rascals don't have to work hard like dogs, like us. Well readers, life goes on!

With Love,

AN EARLY MORNING MEE JAWA EXPERIENCE @ LAI FORNIA CAFE, PADUNGAN

2010-03-24T14:17:00.000+08:00

Holler peeps!

On Monday, Mr. Hubby and I were craving for something different. We wanted to try this cafe by the name of LAI FORNIA CAFE, located at Padungan. Do you know City Inn? It's located just next door to City Inn.

This particular cafe serves halal food and the menu for that morning was - Roti Canai, Mee Kolok, Mee Goreng and Mee Jawa. Mee Jawa?????!!! Yes, that's one of my favourites. Mee Jawa, I heart you. *love*.

Nah. Look at my Mee Jawa. Scrumptious and inviting. RM3.00 and you will get this descent plate. Slurrpss!

I'm addicted to caffeine so my morning would be dull without caffeine. *Checking yellow teeth* Haha.

Teeheehee.. This 'Abang Roti Canai'. Did he have to be so seriously on one lovely Monday morning?

OK. Do visit Lai Fornia Cafe (I read it first as California Cafe, woohoo!) and try their nice Mee Jawa. The gravy? Aaaahh.. heavenly thick.

With Love,

MY 32nd BIRTHDAY, THIS TIME WITH MY BUSKING TEAM. YAY!

2010-03-23T16:24:00.001+08:00

Holler readers!

Oh yes, I went for my busking practice as usual on Thursday night. We sang, we laughed, we had a jolly good time until came the knocking at the door. When Mork opened the door, Karen and Eroll came with big grins on their faces and a box of cake. Karen kissed me on my cheek and wished me happy birthday. OK. That's it. Thanks girl.

My birthday cake. Can you guys see the cute Shin Chan hiding behind those candles? Don't count the candles, I said don't. OK readers. Miss Coki is hitting her 32nd birthday. I don't look 32, do I? Haha.

OK. All the busking members chipped in to get me something that they hope, they hope that it would fit me. I thought it was a bra. Haha!! Or a G-String just by looking at the small box. I shook the box yes, I knew there was something interesting in.

See??? My puzzling face? My Humpty dumpty face. Rawwwrrr.. I can't wait to see.

Tadaaa!! Thanks to Mork, Karen, Nath, Max, Emma you guys are awesome. *blushed* Thank you, so very much for the lovely watch, I love my gift as I love you guys. *hugs*

Oh, not forgetting to all my friends and relatives, thanks for the lovely wishes at my Facebook. How thoughtful you guys were. *hugs*

With Love,

AKADEMI FANTASIA 8 : DISCRIMINATION OF SIZE, I RECKON

2010-03-21T23:18:00.001+08:00

I don't care if you disagree with me but I just can't help it to write it down here. Malaysians have witnessed Shah AF8 left the building tonite. It's not a big shocking thing. Remember Aizat? How about Bob? Idayu anyone? Those voices are awesomely good. I still remember when Idayu sang, TIADA LAGI TANGISAN, it was far away, far, far away better than Ema of AF8. Well, Malaysians generally are so typical. Not all but some percentage had proven so. Am not the biggest fan of Akademi Fantasia but as an avid follower, the flow of this programme is definitely predictable. Trust me.

Last year's winner was Hafiz who is a Sarawakian. Steady urang Serawak! Akim, oh I love him so much, I mean his voice but he came in third and Aril .... not a fan of him, was second. Aril, controversially voted in after being voted out so I wonder what is so special about him? Because his brother is a not so popular singer turn TV presenter Izwan Pilus? Because he's good looking and desperately cute? He looks like a possessed goat in DRAG ME TO HELL, excuse me... because he can shuffle????? Please donk. I saw him shuffling in AF and also in 'KAU DAN AKU' at Astro. He looks damn funny. I mean he shuffles funnily. I saw shuffling videos at YouTube but nothing like Aril's. Whenever you watch the Brand's ads at TV you will see that he's the most focused celebrity, more than Hafiz and Akim. The best part now?? He's replacing Jimmy Shanley in Trek Selebriti. How about that?? I wonder how young girls out there including my daughter adore him. It's their choice right? But sorry for Aril from me. Sorry I just can't.

HOW DARE YOU SAY THAT I'M NOT HANDSOME? I CURSE YOU, I SUMMON DEMON LABIA TO CURSE YOU.... (Oh, Lady Labia Majora or Minora???? Hahhahahaa....)

AF8 this year gathers very good voices all over Malaysia. Wow. I'm impressed so far, maybe most of the participants have equipped themselves with good preparation. I hope, Malaysians out there who happen to read this blog. Please make your bestest choice. Bestest OK? Haha. Seriously. Judge for talent not the looks. So far I am eyeing on Ain. There's something about this girl and needs to be dug out.

This has given a deep impact to my self-esteem. FYI, next April precisely on 11th, I will be joining other friends busking at the Waterfront in conjunction with the World Health Day. Thousands of people are expected to come. Like other big size singers like Bob, Adibah Noor, Dina...... do you think they will laugh once they see this big size singer with that little microphone?

Pasti berjaya di Akademi Fantasiaaaa!!!!!!!!

p/s: Just read my friend, Budiey's blog and found out that Yanie Mentor passed away today. She's a very talented singer with very good husky voice. God loves her more than us do. I hope her family is doing good and condolence from us. Rest in peace beautiful voice. We will miss you.

With Love,

IT'S SATURDAY AND WE NEED A SABBATICAL LAUGH!

2010-03-20T20:19:00.001+08:00

An old nun who was living in a convent next to a construction site noticed the coarse language of the workers and decided to spend some time with them to correct their ways.

She decided she would take her lunch, sit with the workers and talk with them. She put her sandwich in a brown bag and walked over to the spot where the men were eating.

She walked up to the group and with a big smile said: "and do you men know Jesus Christ?" They shook their heads and looked at each other very confused. One of the workers looked up into the steelworks and yelled out,

"Anybody up there know Jesus Christ?"

One of the steelworkers yelled down

'why'?

The worker yelled back,

"Cos his wife's here with his lunch"

How about that?? :p

With Love,

WELL NOW PLEASE TRY TO LEAVE COMMENTS AT MY BLOG WILL Y'ALL?

2010-03-19T21:13:00.002+08:00

OK. I know that recently there are lesser comments left at my blog. I wonder how I wonder why yesterday you told me bout the blue blue sky, haha.. no no. Kidding. That's Lemon Tree song's lyrics. The puzzle answered when my friend, John Harding, was asking me where to click to leave comment. Seriously you really can't it dear John? Then I said to myself, Oh yes.. that was it, that's the reason why.

OK. Refer to the pic above. Understood? Have a nice day! Happy weekend ya!! (",)

With Love,

SPECIAL LEAVE TAKEN FOR NO REASON AT ALL

2010-03-18T13:24:00.000+08:00

Go, go, go, go

Go, go, go shawty

It's your birthday

We gon' party like it's yo birthday

We gon' sip Bacardi like it's your birthday

And you know we don't give a f**k

It's not your birthday!

p/s: Yo 50 Cents, thanks bro for the song, haha!!

No reason? Surely I do have. I promised Gabby to stay at home during my ehem, birthday today. This big lady is turning to 32 today, yayyy! Quite awkward as daddy always ring me on my birthday morning. Now, I have to learn the fact that he's no longer with us and life has to move on.

My birthday morning started with - no no no, I haven't brushed my teeth yet washed my face but rushed to open my Facebook at 9:00 a.m. Thanks to friends and family members who sent their wishes and loves to me. You guys rock my day!!

Any celebration? Nope. Not into one because I didn't want to. My head, my heart, my soul is missing for dad. It has been 5 months but I still can hear his voice especially the way he laughed. May God bless his soul. Oh yes, my activity for today was cooking! For lunch of course and glad to see my girl and her cousin enjoyed their lunch very much. You guys are good girls today.

Not my cake but it does look tempting, doesn't it?

Had a blast in the room after lunch. Yup. Hubby and I went for an earlier practice for busking. We supposed to go for the actual practice tonight. OMG. I was lost from the scene for more than 4 years and to be frank, I am so freaking nervous whenever I think about singing in public.

Being a secretary, mother, burger lady and now a singer, what else haven't I done within these 32 years of life? Life's so far, so good, I just follow the flow. I'm cool.

With Love,

AHH... WHAT A HOTTIE WEEKEND! AND SOME BIYATCH PICTURES FOR FUN

2010-03-14T11:54:00.038+08:00

Woke up at 9:00 a.m. and went to pee. Open the tap water - yellowwww????!!!! Eew eew eew! So dirty one! Aiyoh. How-leh? OK. Cool down. Ran back to my bedroom and played Red Alert. Ahaks. Ol'skool game. Half an hour later. Tummy uncomfortable. Urged to fa** feeling. Haha! I ran back to the bathroom with towel and did my business - nature call what to do mah. Then took toothbrush, second time tap water checking. Clearer. Good.

It is always like this, when it's hitting the hot season. Dirty water tap (not everyday), hot sunny weather, ice-cream craving (wtf!). In a few days time, I'm gonna make another hit, hitting number 32. Yes, I'll be 32 on this Thursday. Phewww.. how time flies yeah. School holidays so Gabby is so in the mood, yeah, she called me this morning asking for my permission to surf the internet. I said NO unless she had brushed her teeth or washed her face at least.

This lady. Let me tell you a story why do I paste her picture here. I am a regular customer at this particular cafe so to cut the story short, one day, when I got out from our car, she started to stumble, looking at me and then................ she shook her head in disbelief and making that 'chit chit chit' sound then went chuckling. The climax was whispering to a nearby patron to look at me and laughed together. Me! F C U K . Y O U!! What do I look like, an alien to you????? KAU CANTIK SANGAT KE???? (sabar kak, sabarrr..haha) Do you think that you're so perfectly made by God that you can simply laugh at me as if I'm handicapped or retarded? Owh... before sitting down gracefully, I took the golden chance to say 'Chib**', MACAM TIDAK PERNAH TENGOK ORANG, MACAM PEREMPUAN SAKAI BARU KELUAR RUMAH" - ohh puas hatiku! - as loud as I could, I assumed that they could hear me that's why the laughter went silent and dead on the spot. Thanks to my handphone. At least I have something to blog about, right Nuffies? Ahaks!

Hellow.. at least I go to the office and receive fat check every month rather than what she does everyday. I am the one who should shake my head and make that 'chit chit chit' sound for sympathizing your life. Boohoo.

*Adjusting hair, reapply lipstick* OK People. Time to get back to work. I'm done enough. :p

With Love,

PROMOTING THE SAME THING AGAIN, AHAK HAK HAK!

2010-03-14T00:04:00.001+08:00

Holla all Iban bloggers!

I don't know how many times should I change the url for my Iban language blog??? Don't bother to count for I am sticking to this, forever and ever.... *sweet*

"Amai dik endu? Enda nukar ke semaia eh??? Nukar url blog dik agi au?"

I am proud to be Iban, even though my Iban is not as good as other Iban bloggers, I know I sound cute when I blog in Iban. Not that I feel stupid if I speak Iban, OK? Take that Sh. Amani!

"Peda dik chak, stidi style aku bediri bakatu, nda pia? But hell yeah, I love my own roots. Hail to all ~~my Ibanez~~ Iban bloggers!"

OK, those who have been my followers, I thank you for your support, not 'suffort' ya Dato' Siti, hak hak hak... and for those who would like to join, please visit:

My Iban's Blog

XoXo!!

With Love,

I CAUGHT A MONKEY CLIMBING ON A TREE AND GONE MAD

2010-03-12T16:53:00.010+08:00

LoL. This is my lunch time activity. Munching and watching YouTube at the same time. Thanks to broadband and boohoo! to office's internet connection. You suck since the day you blocked the YouTube, downloading and such. I was watching 'Ku Tunggu Jandamu' for my 3rd time, love this movie and Dewi Persik too. God, she's so erotically sexy!!

On the way home, I stopped by to see Gabby who was holding two cans of Soy Bean milk by the roadside. I was wondering too why she was looking at the tree? To my attention, I saw ....

Easter on the tree!! OMG. OMG. I yelled at her and threatened to capture her pic and pass it to her mother. FYI, she was born in the year of Monkey. OK, that should tell....

Oh yes, this is one cool pic. See her frightened face. She was so afraid with me at this time. Point to note, I'm very strict with the kiddos. Especially with the naughty ones. No wonder kids are always afraid to see me, haha. Not because of my size, OK? But my fearful face. Haha.

With Love,

SNIPPET FROM THE BIBLE STUDY CLASS

2010-03-11T23:30:00.004+08:00

Weekly Bible study. I know my parents group would miss Daddy. Yes dad, just wanna tell you that we had our turn last Tuesday. Daddy would feel proud if he was here. Don't worry, everyone was there. Enough said, the pictures will tell all. Lets scroll over!

Didn't cook as usual unless the day falls on weekend. Just let the two Chefs showing off their skills. To Mom and sis, you guys did a splendid and marvelous job. I mean, cooking!

Very sorry. Even though boss is very busy this week, I could feel that my working life has been affected too. Hey, tell you what. I have lotsa pictures in my keeping. Will compose some good stories for you guys. Stay tuned at my blog, will you?

p/s: Can't believe that I am back to the scene after 10 years. Gabby is growing bigger now so why not I go back to the stage and sing again? Not too old to do that I guess.

With Love,

RUFF! RUFF! - TEARS IN THE LIVING ROOM ON SUNDAY

2010-03-07T21:04:00.007+08:00

What a hot Sunday. I didn't go out. Everyone was staying at home enjoying the internet and TV. Kuching peeps, don't you think that Kuching is getting hotter lately? Last night, I could see that Hijau visitors were more than usual. So did the juice maker, it went buzzing non-stop till midnight. Majority of the patrons were seen slurping juices.

Received a surprise visit, two surprises actually last night. My instinct told me to turn my head right, someone that I never expect will pay me a visit. My instinct was right! It was Foo and his gf, Dudu!! "We come here to support you!!" He said. Oh yes, thanks a lot, for both of them are not from BDC area. Foo is from Batu Lintang and Dudu is from Matang. JAUH KAN? 15 minutes later..... "Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" from a familiar face. My ex-lecturer cum my bestie and now a blogger too. Thanks Sue! You're the best. Haha. One thing that I missed the most, the 'Circle of Peers of the Beers' (They always sit and have beers every, I stress, every night) didn't come last night. But still, they called me up and ordered for 7 beef burgers to be taken away. Thank God, we manage to close sales before midnight. All buns were sold out.

Sunday came. LAPAR SUNGGOH. No more Indomie. No eggs. Special aid came nearly an hour later in the form of Kolok Mee, haha. SELAMAT PERUT AKU. As usual I would stick to my mini netbook till late noon. There was this sad sappy movie, Marley and Me on Star Movie and I still remember in Mama Belian's blog, she wrote that she cried when dog died. Chisss... My part? I cried till I can't talk no more. Shame on me.

We used to have many many dogs. Ninja, Bebel, Pulau, Enggok, Gai, - just to name a few. Don't ask me about the weird names given. Blame it on Mom. The final one, we had this white puppy named Shiro. It looks exactly like Marley in the movie. We gave it to my parents as a new house gift. I still remember how much my late father loved the cute puppy. He was happy that finally, we have at least a dog to guard the house. Unfortunately, Shiro was lost/kidnapped 2 days after dad passed away. Nearly 5 months ago, and no wonder I cried like a hell just now. The movie brought so much memory of my late daddy, our old house, Shiro......

To all the dogs we have owned, all of you, we love you so much for being so loyal and loving.

The only picture of Shiro that I have. He was moving so that's why this picture is blurry.

Daddy, I miss you. :(

With Love,

LINGO TYPO LINGO LOCO

2010-03-04T15:15:00.007+08:00

Just to share as caring is sharing, am I right?

1. Went to Taka Bakery to buy the cheesecake for our wedding anniversary. One of the workers, whom I believe a new girl (she didn't wear the uniform) asked me whether I needed any writing on the cake, so I told her, "Happy 10th Anniversary". OK, she replied. I saw her writing down, "Happy New......"
when suddenly a co-worker patted her shoulder and said, "Hey, salah-lah....it's not Happy New Year!!!". Told the two girls that I'd like to write it down and passed the paper to the new girl again. Her reaction almost made my heart exploded when she said (in Iban, I just translated the whole conversation), "Ohhhhh... where got 'salah'? It's a person's name lah.... ANNIE...VERSAY...RY.......". *fainted* Haha!!

2. Editing is important. Especially when it is involving your clients. In my case, it's just a calendar. 'Teregganu' instead of Terengganu is considered a typo. I look further. OK. This is a mess. Sultan became 'Sulatan'. Hahahaha... Sulatan atau Kebeturran????? I hit the jackpot when I found two 'Sulatans' in this particular calendar. What a shame. Please edit next time before sending it for printing. It goes around Malaysia you know and it portrays your company's image also. Sorry. I don't want to mention the company's name. SUNGGUH MENGAIBKAN.

*Typing this at 4:40 a.m. Do you think I'm a morning riser? Nay, I almost peed on my bed, so that's why I woke up early and rushed to the washroom. Haha. Please empty your bladder before going to sleep readers. *mwahhss!*

With Love,