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Tuesday, February 12, 2008

go banana go banana go!!

i am damn busy these days/weeks; with works, promos, etc. and to cope them all with my darling puteri and megat owh... i am going to bring grandma to the bank shortly. then around 11.30am, gonna join my staff together with my other friend's staff for some dance practise with megat's kindy teacher hah!... what's all this for, you asked? wait till i post about it all after the function, probably with pics, if only i am not too busy that night lol...

at the meantime, here's something nice to ponder ;)

take note that i copy and paste the whole thing from an email that i received from kay. hmm... i ought that its so true. so looks like you will be seeing me eating bananas every day huh? wakakaaaa...


Kaum wanita DINASIHATI memakan sebiji pisang sehari di awal pagi untuk mencegah kanser, Dan ubat yang paling mujarab ialah meminum air masak sebaik sahaja bangun dari tidur. Kos perubatan yang dapat dijimatkan

Sebiji pisang (20sen) x 30hari = RM6.00 sebulan.
Kos makan pisang setahun RM6.00 x 12 bulan= RM 72.00
Kos makan pisang sepanjang hayat umur 60 tahun = RM 72.00 x 60 tahun = RM 4320.00 saja

Kos perubatan Kimoterapi yang dapat dijimatkan sekali rawatan x 8 Cycle =RM 40,000. 00 kos paling murah. Satu cycle je RM 5000.00 .. cancer menyerang semula jika kita tidak menjaga pemakanan dan kesihatan kita.
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Going Bananas

Bananas... This is very interesting.
After Reading THIS, you'll NEVER look at a banana in the same way again -

Bananas. Containing three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber, a banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy.

Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. No wonder the banana is the number one fruit with the world's leading athletes.

But energy isn't the only way a banana can help us keep fit. It can also help overcome or prevent a substantial number of illnesses and conditions, making it a must to add to our daily diet.

Depression:
According to a recent survey undertaken by MIND amongst people suffering from depression, many felt much better after eating a banana.
This is because bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.

PMS:
Forget the pills - eat a banana. The vitamin B6 it contains regulates blood glucose levels, which can affect your mood.

Anemia :
High in iron, bananas can stimulate the production of haemoglobin in the blood and so helps in cases of anemia.

Blood Pressure:
This unique tropical fruit is extremely high in potassium yet low in salt, making it the perfect to beat blood pressure.

So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.

Brain Power:
200 students at aTwickenham (Middlesex) school were helped through their exams this year by eating bananas at breakfast, break, and lunch in a bid to boost their brain power.

Research has shown! that the potassium-packed fruit can assist learning by making pupils more alert.

Constipation:
High in fiber, including bananas in the diet can help restore normal bowel action, helping to overcome the problem without resorting to laxatives.

Hangovers:
One of the quickest ways of curing a hangover is to make a banana milkshake, sweeten! ed with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and
re-hydrates your system.

Heartburn:
Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.

Morning Sickness:
Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.

Mosquito bites:
Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.

Nerves:
Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.

Overweight and at work?
Studies at the Institute of Psychology in Austria found pressure at work leads to gorging on comfort food like chocolate and crisps. Looking at 5,000 hospital patients, researchers found the most obese were more likely to be in high-pressure jobs. The report concluded that, to avoid panic-induced food cravings, we need to control our blood sugar levels by snacking on high carbohydrate foods every two hours to keep levels steady.

Ulcers:
The banana is used as the dietary food against intestinal disorders because of its soft texture and smoothness. It is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicler cases. It also neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.

Temperature control:
Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand , for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD):
Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.

Smoking:
! Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. The B6, B12 they contain, as well as the potassium and magnesium found in them, help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.

Stress:
Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.

Strokes:
According to research in "The New England Journal of Medicine "eating bananas as part of a regular diet can cut the risk of death by
strokes by as much as 40%!"

Warts:
Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the
yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!

So, a banana really is a natural remedy for many ills. When you compare it to an apple, it has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around.

So maybe its time to change that well-known phrase so that we say,
"A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"

PASS THIS ON TO ALL OF YOUR ON-LINE FRIENDS and FAMILY

PS :
Bananas must be the reason monkeys are so happy all the time!



Sunday, February 10, 2008

scrabulous is fabulous!


i have just signed up for it on last friday though, but i guess i have already addicted to it like no one business lol... so if you don't see me here, that means i will be there :o)

the above screen shot pic was my last game just now. its all because i have to get ready to go for my lil' cousin yasmin's birthday party in ipoh shortly. if not, i don't think i would be signing off from there too soon hehe...

Thursday, February 07, 2008

新年快乐



for those who are not familiar with chinese astrology, this is the "Year of the Rat", and it begins today.

in western culture (synonymous with the "rat race"), it's surprising indeed that the appearance of this redoubtable rodent is so unwelcome, except perhaps on halloween.

this light-hearted lens is dedicated to all things "rat" -- be it "rat cheese", "ratafia", or "ratatouille"!

the Rat (chinese:) was welcomed in ancient times as a protector and bringer of material prosperity. it is the first of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the chinese zodiac related to the chinese calendar. rat is associated with aggression, wealth, charm, and order, yet also associated with death, war, the occult, pestilence, and atrocities. the Year of the Rat is associated with the earthly branch symbol .

in chinese, the word may refer to either the rat or the mouse. therefore, in this context, year of the Mouse and year of the Rat are interchangeable terms.

source from wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. read more about this topic here.

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its an honor to be born a rat!

rats have been given a bad rap in western culture, judging from pejorative terms like "he's a rat fink!", or "i don't give a rat's ass what you think!"

in china, the rat is a respected intuitive creature, synonymous with courage and an enterprising character. rats know how to come up with solutions, take care of themselves and others without problems.

besides being curious and intelligent with a vivid imagination, rats are very lively and need oodles of attention (mental and physical stimulation).

to sum it up, the positive side of the rat personality includes being easy-going, smart, magnetic, quick witted and well-liked! on the flip side, rats have also been known to be a tad cool, calculating, selfish, and protective when they're not in top form.

what motivates Rats? you guessed it -- money and status :o)

"Earth Rats" (those born in 1948 and 2008), are said to be very honorable folk who love to do things around the home and enjoy a stable life. although a titch stingy with their moolah, they are cheerful with friends although are prone to stress.

for more on the little known life of ratties, and what to expect from these ripsnorting rodents in 2008, don't hesitate to check out what makes a rat tick!

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note: persons born within the following date ranges can be said to have been born in the "Year of the Rat":

feb. 18, 1912- feb. 5, 1913
feb. 5, 1924 - Jan. 24, 1925
jan. 24, 1936 - feb. 10, 1937
feb. 10, 1948 - jan. 28, 1949
jan. 28, 1960 - feb. 14, 1961
feb. 15, 1972 - feb. 2, 1973 (ehem...)
feb. 2, 1984 - feb. 19, 1985
feb. 19, 1996 - feb. 6, 1997

i would like to wish a
Happy & Most Prosperous Chinese Year
of the Rat (SuZi) to all...



kuE's related links: 2007' and 2006' post on chinese new year.



Monday, February 04, 2008

calling malacca...

wow... finally i can sit down here and load the weekend pics and all...

it was really a hectic weekend for me. i reached kl in the afternoon on saturday. i headed straight to V's office. we had so many stuff/thingy to catch up... told ya people that V and i haven't meet for almost a year! after a few hours we went off our own separate ways with our own agenda of the day.

while yesterday i went for a day trip to malacca (jasin to be exact) for our new AM's wedding reception. nizam and aznan fetched me at KD with aznan's d-max. it was really comfortable indeed even though i sat at the back. although i have to force myself to put my leg up (take note that i am only about 5'2" tall) for me to enter the truck, but i like... especially when i feel like i am on top of the world. as usual, the guys teased me like no one business blerk!

we were glad indeed that we got a very good sits ever at a "kampung" wedding. the bride's entourage was not there yet when we came. so the groom forced himself to be at the main entrance to greet his work friends while waiting, as none of the local people there knows any of us, who eventually came all the way from klcc, ipoh, kuale (moi), prai, also not forgetting all those friends that really could understand each others feelings... came from far [hehe... what ler i typed earlier, maybe i was sleepy that time lol...].

i assume that its really gonna be the talk-of-the-jasin-town especially when everywhere people ought to talk about ning and omar's kampung theme wedding --i read somewhere that the hall has been transformed to a cute village named kampung nekmat (go here to read about it in ning's manager' blog). what a co-incidence also when this couple (our AM)'s wedding done in a true kampung environment. i guess this one was more lively, cuz its done outdoor. everyone in the neighbourhood helped with the kenduri (malaysian for 'ceremony' or 'celebration'). i even saw a few kawah with lots of lauks. darn!... i should have taken some pics of that too ;) grr...

here i leave you people with some pics--


the little cute ones...



congratulations to the newly bride & groom...




oopsss... he saw me taking his pics blerk!...



the local kompang group in red, as the theme...



the newly wed sitting happily together watching the bersilat being performed...




to: en rafaie,

all of us at n7 would like to wish you all the best in your marriage and may both of you live happily ever after... amin.


kuE's related post: lalalaa...


Tuesday, January 29, 2008

eye needs online

if you are looking for posh-fashionable glasses, you can find what you are looking for at ZenniOptical.com . they have chic glasses that starts for as slow as $8. read this: Zenni Optical: Sell Rx Glasses $8 with case! now that's a great value for your hard-earned money. when you purchase a glass, you have the option to change the frame colors, its tint, clip-on polarized or AR (Anti-Reflecting) coating; this coating improves the vision and appearance of glass. i found it really amazing because you get to have your pair of glasses straight from the manufacturers themselves, thus making it affordable and easy on the pocket!

i'm way too cool for this...

Saturday, January 26, 2008

lalalaa...

hi there people!

guess what... here i am blogging from living quarters @ the curve in mutiara damansara right now. i am waiting for the LQ staff to wrap the wedding present for our new AM. check out the pic of the dining set by han fine dining i bought for him. its not from me but from our n7 group occay?!! ;) one of the LQ staff were good enough to help me to compile the loose pieces for me to complete the set for 4 people, amounting to +/- RM518 i.e. the $ collection that i managed to collect from the group is RM550. well the difference would be good enough for the cost of gift wrappers and a wedding card! i was lucky enough also to buy the set for 10% discount under MJ member (me, of course!), in conjunction for the CNY promo. the wedding reception for menyambut menantu will be held on next sunday, 3-feb. so i might be coming over here in kl again, insya allah. thus i thought of just leave the gift at my sis place in KD for the time being--the box is quite big and looks like heavy too i tell you!


well, some of you people may asked of what am i doing here actually. i was at marche earlier, for OLD club's 1st gathering. okay lor... i will blog about it when i reached home (kuale) tomorrow in my baking blog. there are quite a number of pics to upload you know ;)

Thursday, January 24, 2008

break

while we were waiting for my staff to join us for lunch this afternoon, three of us, were chit-chatting non-stop; especially megat who asked so many questions like 'who would join us?' or 'why they can join us?' and when he knew from me that one of them was working relief shift i.e. 10.30 am to 6.30 pm, he wondered, "why abang farhan can go out while working?".

so i explained to megat that "farhan was having his break".

then megat was like, "screetttt!!!..." .

puteri and i immediately laughed and told megat that its NOT that break. well, eventually he understood me... gosh!!! its just that he was trying to tease me again! lol... suddenly the move incident came across my mind. so i told both puteri and megat about it. woh!... we laughed like no one business lor lol...

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no other story meh?


i am sure some of you people would think that i do not have any other story than yut loy! lol... well, what to do... if its among the best, its sure still the best! if you would have been realized it, we just went there last friday hehe... i remember that i had mentioned before that megat's main school is very near with yut loy.

i am still not in the good mood ever since that day actually. so i am having this miserable feeling, in fact more at home, thats why i decided to just have our lunch there at yut loy, after megat finished his school. not long after that, three of my staff joined us. they are worry about me :~)

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

hong kong hair & beauty saloon

puteri and i just came back from doing our hair at a local saloon called hong kong hair & beauty saloon. puteri had her wash and blow-dry service at RM9.00, while i colour my hair for RM80.00 only. go here to view my current hair length. believe it or not, mind you people... i ain't kidding occay?... thats why some locals who work elsewhere would take the chance to do their hair here when they come back to hometown for holidays or sort.

its one of the oldest shop in kuale, other than... yut loy!!! the shop is managed by three sisters who are still available ehem... but they are old enough to be called auntie ;) they would always do the hair and make-up for the royal family when there are special functions at the palace. the three sisters do not have any helpers. so i am not sure whether they would close the shop when they have to attend to the royals. i guess i should have ask them about this someday right.

their customers are from all over and race i.e. malays, chinese, indians, not forgetting others like thais, myanmars etc. who mainly are workers at some of the local factories here. guess what people... some of the customers do not mind to wait for hours for their turn especially during peak periods. like this mother and daughter (puteri and i [can you spot me? hehe...] ler... lol), they came at 11+ am and left the shop around 3.30pm *glurp*

as you could see from the pic, the shop has been decorated with chinese new year deco. and its a norm also that the three sisters would wear something reddish during the CNY fever. when i realized this at the shop, i was like, "eh... i should have start to get my staff to help me decorate our premise too!". hehe... well for me its not wrong for us to decorate our premise for the CNY season; as we are malaysians, and also, chinese are among part of our customers. besides, we do decorate our premise during other holiday seasons too like hari raya aidil fitri, deepavali, national day and many more. alright... enough said, i won't place any pics of our premise when we have complete decorating it--dangerous woh!... ;)



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Tuesday, January 22, 2008

the day working malaysians smile from ear to ear

ain't this a good news for all of us working malaysians, people? --


KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Second Finance Minister Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop Tuesday announced a 5.8 percent dividend for the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) for 2007, higher than the 5.15 percent in 2006.

read more here or click the screen shot image below for a larger view.


Monday, January 21, 2008

i have reasons to hate him

first of all, it sucks when some of you people say that hate is evil... it's not, it's a normal emotion or reaction.

p/s this is why i need to talk with someone closed to me. the only thing is that the time always jealous with us... you know what i mean :P

talking about vacuum cleaners

choosing the right vacuum cleaner for your needs can be very difficult. do i need a canister vacuum, stick broom or hand held, and how much power should it have? does the engine power (in watts) tell me all about the power of the vacuum cleaners or is there more to it?

there are all kinds of vacuum cleaners out in the market today. of course, everybody is starting to make the change to newer technologies. more people are now using upright vacuums less but they are not completely out of the picture. still, it's out with the old and in with the new. and the new fad in household cleaning is the canister vacuum. go here, here or here for some of the best canister vacuum products on the market today.

the day when my brain is sooo miserable

tqsm to my dear darling V for being there when i need you! he just called me from a 'private number' that normally i won't response. but since i followed my instinct because its always right i.e. here, i was so happy when heard V's voice--"gurl, are you okay?".

i text him very early today at +/- 1:36 am--"i need sum1 to talk to ler...". swear to Him, i can't sleep last night. now i am damn sleepy... blerk! there's something in my brain that makes me haywire :(

i guess V must be sleeping that time. he was on his way to work when he called, "sorry ler... i woke up very late today and now only am going to work lol... so what's up gurl?".

"well actually its very hard to say... i dun even know of how to start", i told him.

"ler... i thought that you wanna invite me for your wedding", he said. this statement really showed you people of how truthful our friendship are all this while :D

"oik! not that ler... there's something else".

"so you not marry meh?".

"well, planning tu ada, but we shall put that aside first, as...".

i didn't even could finish my sentence, when V already cut in, "...there's more important stuff to look into is it?".

"yea...".

i am so glad to have V as my long time best buddy. after some more talks, we decided to meet up on sunday morning for breakfast insya Allah, during my kl trip this weekend. there are certainly a lot of things to up-date! saturday is his biking day you... fyi he owns a harrrleyyyyy! so now i am booked up for sunday morning too, other than a meet-up this saturday evening.

Sunday, January 20, 2008

cousin (dr) sarah announce pregnancy

my cousin (dr) sarah and husband FOB (safiya's parents) are expecting. congratulations! i would like to wish all the best to both of them on this wonderful news.

so basically whether you found out yesterday or a few months ago, here are a few tips about sharing your status. you'll also find some creative, fun ways to announce your pregnancy.

  1. know that some women wait until a little further along, in case of an early miscarriage. if this is a concern for you consider waiting until after the first three months, when the rate of miscarriages drops.

  2. understand that some women call everyone they know the minute they find out they're pregnant. this group feels that in an event of a pregnancy loss, they'll cope better with informed friends and family to support them.

  3. tell your partner first then decide who else to tell. do you want your co-workers to know about your pregnancy? how about your friends from high school? grandma and grandpa? be careful who you tell, and in what order.

  4. remember this is his child, too. with rising home pregnancy test usage, your partner may have been there with you, holding your hand and waiting for the results. if your husband, boyfriend, or partner doesn't know yet, consider more than just "hey, i'm pregnant". this is an exciting and special moment, one the both of you will remember forever. if this is an unexpected—and possibly undesired—pregnancy, be as calm as possible and allow the other person time to digest the news. the first reaction is not always indicative of the true feelings.

  5. choose a way to share your news so that you do not just come right out and tell people that you are pregnant but use a creative way. leave the pregnancy test on the bathroom counter.

  6. make a romantic dinner for the two of you. while your partner is expecting a four-course meal, you'll serve baby-esque food: baby-backed ribs, baby carrots, and baby's apple juice served in little sippy cups. for dessert, serve baby teething cookies.

  7. have a movie night and rent baby-related movies: nine months, junior, baby's day out, etc. write your good news on a piece of paper and place it inside a dvd or vhs case. choose the first movie—not the one with the note. when the movie ends, get up to go the bathroom and tell your partner to put in the movie you selected. wait for him to read the note. come out of the bathroom, smiling and saying, "it's true!".

  8. wait for a holiday and literally "give" your partner the news. buy a t-shirt with DADDY written on it, a baby-related key chain, a baby book, as well as a few baby items, and put them in a gift bag. cover with tissue paper and then have him open it.

  9. take bubble bath. run your partner a bath adding lots of bubbles. write a sweet letter announcing the news, wrap it in a plastic baggie, and pop it into a baby bottle. hide the baby bottle under the bath bubbles. when your partner gets into the bath they'll feel something, find the bottle and read the note.

  10. play scrabble. do your best to choose only words that are baby-related.

  11. take a shower together. write on your belly in washable marker, "Baby On Board" and allow your partner to get in the shower first.

  12. order a cake from a bakery. request the word, Daddy to be written on it. then ask your partner to pick the cake up for you and bring it home because you're too busy to go yourself.

  13. send a card with the good news, chosen name, and a copy of the sonogram. this depends how far along you are, of course. otherwise you could just take a picture of you and your partner and include that, with or without your proud belly showing.

  14. have a backyard BBQ. while everyone is eating, stand up and make a toast. say, "we just want to thank everyone for coming here today. it means a lot for us to have our friends here. by the way, we're having a baby. so, who wants dessert?". everyone will burst out laughing, ask if you're serious, and then celebrate!

  15. leave a baby name book out somewhere around the house.



tips

  • the sooner you share your news, the sooner you can begin planning the baby shower, choosing names, and buying essential baby furniture and clothes. there is a lot to do in the nine months before your child is born.

  • get creative and brainstorm some ideas of your own. personalize the announcement in any way you choose. this is your child and you can have as much fun as you want!



warnings

  • if you want to wait to share your news, keep in mind that vomiting, a growing belly, and multiple visits to a doctor may inadvertently spill the beans for you. if the pregnancy becomes too difficult to hide, you may want to announce your pregnancy now, when you can still surprise people. otherwise you may lose that exciting element.

  • be aware of your timing. your good news may rub salt in someone else's wound. did your sister-in-law miscarry last week? be sensitive to her feelings as well. imagine how you would feel.

  • never announce your pregnancy while in an argument. this is tacky and ruins what should be a special occasion. screaming, "well i'm pregnant, so you'll never be out this late again! kiss your friends goodbye!" is a horrible memory for the both of you. having a child is an adult decision, so act like one.

  • again, people's first reactions aren't always their true feelings. don't be offended if people are surprised. weren't you?

  • know your partner. some men would enjoy the methods described above, and some would prefer a more serious approach. make sure that you make a night to remember for a good reason, and not a bad one.

kuE's note: sarah's pic taken by my sister last month.



Saturday, January 19, 2008

malaysians’ paypal dream comes true

there are so many people asking me on how to cash out from their PayPal account and now this post is making your dreams come true because PayPal is allowing you all to withdraw your funds into credit cards and debit cards with Visa® logo. read more here. i found out about this myself when i was browsing thru the PayPal site... yay! let’s follow me for the step-by-step:

first, you click “withdraw” to go to your withdrawal page.


you will be directed to a page where you will have to enter your credit card or debit card details which includes your billing address of the card you have entered. as you could see from the screen shot below, i do not have to type in my Visa
® card details, as they have all my informations during the registration process last time. ain't that kewl people?


this means i shall use my PayPal money to pay for my Visa
® credit card' outstanding balance ;)

the withdrawal fee is USD5.00 per transaction.

to those bloggers who are writing for sponsored post, no more worries of thinking how to get your hard earned money to pay for your credit card bills now.

so what are you people waiting for, start cashing out your funds and treat me nice food. anyone successful? tell me! any failure? tell me as well! for those who applied for those expensive cards i.e. VMI to withdraw your PayPal funds, what are you having in mind? i have just applied one for myself anyway. i guess i will blog about it once i have received the card in +/- 5 to 7 days or so, then its easy for me to explain everything.

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flame-grilled it mexican style!

i heard that the secret to el pollo loco's success is their great tasting food. their menu has a broad and deep consumer acceptance across a wide span of demographic and socioeconomic sectors and is a healthy alternative to traditional fast food.

el pollo loco's chosen motto is "flame-grilled mexican chicken". i'm not certain what's so special about mexican chickens, but i ought that they sure are tasty! el pollo loco sets itself apart from other fast-food restaurants with its flame-grilled chicken, marinated in a combination of garlic, citrus and other spices. this flavorful and juicy chicken is the staple of basically the entire menu. granted, i've never seen so many delicious options for poultry dishes. perhaps that's what sets the mexican chicken apart!

owh!... when ler i could try this... perhaps who ever going to US can tapau some for me? blerk! ;) lol...




Friday, January 18, 2008

the day when no one is at home

mom followed dad to kl this morning. she will be attending a cousin's engagement ceremony this weekend. at first i thought of going too, but megat has to go to school tomorrow as usual to replace the extra holidays for the upcoming chinese new year. megat goes to a chinese school, remember? ;)

so here's what we normally do on a friday-- puteri's school ends at 12.10pm, while megat's is at 1.05pm. both puteri and i rather spent the extra time together rounding around town instead of going back home and forth. then when its almost 1pm, we would normally be at none other than yut loy!!! hehe... told you people before that the school is very near with yut loy right :D and since no one at home today, we had our lunch at yut loy-- we approached one of the twin bros from the back door and ordered our food. then after we fetch megat, we walked back to yut loy (yes! you read me, that we walked there)... and voila... the food were all ready on one of the tables! simple as that...

i had chicken cutlet with two sets of buttered toast bread (thats four pieces altogether you know... hah!) and two glasses of iced nescafe. i was lapor giler (damn hungry) occay?!! ;)


while puteri and megat had chinese fried rice with egg and iced milo, hmm... yummy!!!...


so... can you all people see the stairs behind megat? fyi that's lead to a secret location that only budak koleq knows *glurp* lol... :)



Thursday, January 17, 2008

the day V turned 41

it was V's 41st birthday today. wahh... it was a very long time ago since we last met... missing each other like crazy woh... woit! no gossiping occay? hehe... for those who dunno him, do check out more about him on the archives or here. fyi he's from a mix parentage. so basically memang handsome giler orangnya... lol...

kuE : Hai! Happy Bday! So u r 41 now kan hehe...
V : Hi... Thanks... Ha Ha dah tua la
kuE : Tua pun handsome lagi what? Ada someone tu je still owe my last year's bday pressie... blerk!
V : Ye la... Nanti kita square off la ya... He he
kuE : Meaning this year's one kena double ler :P
V : He he boleh je...!
kuE : So, aren't u celebrating 2day
V : Hvng a relaxing day je...

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Wednesday, January 16, 2008

the happy faces...

...said it all!


thank you so much to all team mates (grik and kuale area) who also came as far as grik, for the great help. for sure, i will be there next week. we are all in a team right? so basically its like you helped me, and i will help you thingy hehe... the best thing is he decided to reschedule the event at his place on friday 25-jan., instead of saturday 26-jan. when he told me this, i was like--horayyy and yippeee!!! its all just because the power root man can only do the sampling on friday, for next week--my colleague from grik asked him to do some sampling at his premise too... blerk!

this also means that i could depart early in the morning from kuale, so that i can join the rest of the OLD club members at our first gathering... auwww!!! can't wait to meet all you ladies. now you people know, that its my style, that i do not mind at all to drive long distance all the way for some good reasons that you can think of like here and here. some said that i do all this kind of thingy because of friends i.e. i treat friends as important as family too :D yes... true! even this makes me so damn dissappointed... hah! enough said... i really hope that she will change for the better no matter what.

well as you people could see from the above pic, although we were tired, but we were so relieved that today's event could be considered as successful, even though it was just a simple one ;) just imagine people... some customers i could say, dropped-by and joined us to have some meals during tea time even though they didn't purchase anything. well at least we gave something back to the community this way, for helping us to increase our business... amin. our new AM en rafaie (the one in white, next to daddykins) also commented the same. he was also glad indeed that we managed to attract many people here. insya allah next month would be much better, as we will be doing it on a saturday morning.

as usual we catered the food from none other than ej catering. one of the reasons that we ordered from them every time is because of their very good service, besides great food too! we will certainly order from them again for our future events. so kechik, are you coming next month? :P



good morning world...

i am having my breakfast right now ie half-boiled egg with buttered toast; at our patio. my schedule gonna be real busy today.

we are organizing a community programme at +/- 4 to 7pm. some big companies will be here too, to support us. its all thanks to the great relationship that we had all this while. our next venue that is next week, on saturday. we will be doing almost the same thing in grik. alright lor people... i have to get going, many things have to be done. wish me luck people ;)

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

a visit to the barber

the last time i took a pic of megat at a local indian barber was this one. hah! its not much different for the current one taken this afternoon (below pic), right? hehe... "maaa!!!... no photograph pleaseee", megat requested. i am sure he knew that this gonna be published here. unfortunately it was too late ;)


i was damn busy nowadays. today in fact is the first time i brought megat to cut his hair since the school starts. so now you people know that megat went to his first day of school this year without cutting his hair :D

and here's a pic taken at the same type of place about six years ago by my sister. the different here is that both the indian barbers have moved to a new nice and better place (refer above pic).

Saturday, January 12, 2008

the day i got my first payment

i browse through my blogsvertise site, and how happy i am when i found out that they have paid for my first assignment via my paypal account. to prove it, here's a screenshot pic of it--


some of you people may say, argghhh... only USD8?!! what the heck or not, its true of what kechik said, "sikit-sikit, lama-lama jadi bukit you... kan?". in fact i have also just registered for another making money site via blogging. read more about it here. i also knew someone who have make a lot of money this way, and she's just a housewife! i am sure you people must be wondering of who is she. i will blog about her some other time ler... i am going to send puteri for her math class now... byeee!!!...

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slow cookers make life easier

one of the easiest ways to make stews, soups, bbq meats, and a variety of other recipes is by using a slow cooker or as it is commonly known a crock pot. one huge advantage is that once you put the ingredients into your pot, you can go about your day without having to worry about your meal again until it is time to eat.


how does a crock pot work?

the basic idea behind a slow cooker is that you cook your food at a low temperature for a long period of time. the slow cooking time results in tender, moist meats and vegetables without fuss or hassle. flavours have the time to thoroughly infuse through all of your ingredients, making chili, curries, and beans particularly delicious.

the standard design for a crock pot is a ceramic inner pot which is encased in a metal shell. a lid, which is usually made of transparent glass to make it easier to check the progress of the food, covers both sections. the electric heat is controlled by a thermostat, allowing you to easily select the temperature at which you want to cook.

liquid is added to the raw ingredients inside the inner pot to transmit heat and flavors evenly throughout the meal. depending on your recipe, you can use water, chicken, beef, or vegetable stock, or wine for your liquid.


the benefits of slow cookers

  • it is difficult to impossible to overcook foods in a slow cooker, although the flavor may not be as good if foods are cooked too long.
  • slow cooking is cost-effective, because tougher, cheaper cuts of meat can be used to excellent effect.
  • generally, you will need less liquid for slow cooking than you use with traditional methods, because the heat does not rise high enough for the liquid to boil and evaporate.
  • meals can be ready at a time to suit making evening meals a pleasure for those that work all day.
  • there is no need to constantly watch the meal to ensure that it isn’t burning as you would if you were cooking on a stove top.


how to choose a crock pot?

crock pots vary in size, shape and material but they all essentially perform the same task. nevertheless you might want to consider the following when deciding on which crock pot is for you:

  • size – the size of the crock pot is an important factor. first of all will it be enough to feed your family? for singles a 1.5 quart will probably be sufficient but for a family of 5 or 6 then a 6 quart is recommended. most crock pots come with a removable insert so any leftovers can be stored so also consider whether your crock pot inner liner will fit into your fridge or freezer.
  • transport – is it likely that you will be cooking meals for friends and relatives? if so, then look for a crock pot with a removable liner (i.e. here), that can be transported safely and securely.
  • features - look for added features such as a delayed start time and a keep warm option.
  • ensure you purchase a crock pot with a glass lid as this will ensure that you don’t need to constantly lift the lid to check on the contents.


hints and tips
  • don’t remove the lid during cooking – this can dry out the contents and also
  • if you find that your meal has turned out dry it may mean that the seal between the lid
  • don’t overfill your crock pot. it should be no more than two thirds full as it could boil over.


so people, if you ever thought of getting one, drop here is a must! as obviously theirs are worth your money... :P

Friday, January 11, 2008

three years of blogging and not giving up

today is the 3 years anniversary of my blog. in three years i have been able to post 516 entries including this one. thats a little more than 1/2 an entry every day. in other words, all in all it hasn't been the most active blog in the blogsphere.

but it still has been able to function in many ways. both as a voice for my own very strong opinions in life as well as place for me to just rant and rave.

there has been active months with many entries (i am too lazy to sit down and make statistics, sorry); and there have been slow months, but i have been posting every month since june in 2005.

this blog has slowed down a bit at the moment, although i have been posting more frequently lately. what the future will bring for this blog is hard to say. at the meantime its shifting towards more focus on making monies via blogging. but i am also brewing the urge to write about other topics that is close to my heart (not the old kind, the new - that involves conversations and keeping it real).

if you are just joining or have joined in on the way, feel free to check out the archives. there might be some gems there ;)

Wednesday, January 09, 2008

the end

i lost a sis/(or) friend (?) because of this. how sad. dun worry about me people, i'm occay... let's just hope that she will change for the better and may Allah bless her alwiz, amin...