Sayonara Win, Pat and Charis...

We (Cin, Jo, J and I) sadly organized a farewell party for Win, Pat, Charis, Tsee Leng and Sheila on June 25. We didn't really feel the difference then as we were still seeing them almost everyday. Now that we don't see Win, Pat and Charis on a regular basis anymore, the feelings have started sinking in. The office is just not the same without them. And when Tsee Leng and Sheila leave at the end of this month, it will be even worse. Sighhh...I should be happy that all of them are finally doing what they've always wanted...All the best you peeps and forget us not! We miss you...*sob!

This song is for you...

Please Remember (Leann Rhymes)

Time, sometimes the time just slips away
And your left with yesterday
Left with the memories
I, I’ll always think of you and smile
And be happy for the time
I had you with me
Though we go our seperate ways
I won’t forget so don’t forget
The memories we made

Please remember, please remember
I was there for you
And you were there for me
Please remember, our time together
The time was yours and mine
While we were wild and free
Please remember, please remember me

Goodbye, there’s just no sadder word to say
And it’s sad to walk away
With just the memories
Who’s to know what might have been
We’ll leave behind a life and time
We’ll never know again

Please remember, please remember
I was there for you
And you were there for me
And remember, please remember me

Please remember, please remember
I was there for you
And you were there for me
Please remember, our time together
The time was yours and mine
While we were wild and free
Then remember, please remember me

And how we laugh and how we smile
And how this world was yours and mine
And how a dream was out of reach
I stood by you, you stood by me
We took each day and made it shine
We wrote our names across the sky
We ride so fast, we ride so free
I had you and you had me

Please remember, please remember...

Sakae Sushi

I think it was last Friday that Win, J and I went to Sakae Sushi - the one in Bangsar Village II. It's been quite a long time since I last stepped into a Japanese restaurant even though I enjoy Japanese food to quite an extent (just that Naz does not! :p)

One of the most unique points of Sakae Sushi is that they have a computer screen at each and every table and you can place your orders either through the waiter/waitress or via their web-based, patented Interactive Menu (cool!). Best of all, it takes them less than 5 minutes to respond to your orders. Pretty efficient and the prices are reasonable too. Oh, each and every table is also equipped with its own hot water tap for easy refilling of Sakae's green tea and they provide a generous amount of pickled ginger (Win almost finished the ones on our table - apparently the best that she has ever tasted).

The selections of sushi available on the conveyer belt that day were limited but whichever we picked were thankfully delightful. Have to admit that we've got good taste when it comes to food, at least most of the time :). Win ordered a whole load of other things (including some assorted fried stuff that came in a cute red fire engine - yes, look under kis's menu) and who ended up finishing them? J and I of course (with pleasure)! Hehe...

Super Duper Yummy! I think I can survive in Japan longer than Naz...hehe

Latest Cross-stitch Work

Yay...I have just completed one more cross-stitch project over the weekend and seriously can't wait to start the next. Now I am aiming to complete a few smaller ones. Probably for the kitchen this time.


Here are the others that I have done over the years. I have a couple more which are now in my sis's place. The second one from the top, took me approximately 8 years to complete!!! It was my biggest project anddd never again :)!

My pride and glory...hehe

Munira's Report Card Day

Yesterday, we went to Munira's school to pick up her report card. I was excited but nervous at the same time. Of course Munira had already told us her position in class and her marks etc, but to me, hearing it from the teacher herself was still nerve wrecking!

So when our number was called and we sat down, the teacher started with 'Nazlin, takde masalah'. Phewww! Then she said, 'dalam kelas Nazlin nombor 2, dalam aliran pun nombor 2'. Waaa kembang kempis hidung I and Naz's. Hehe, so proud of our lil angel. Then I asked about her behaviour and the teacher said 'Memang banyak cakap tapi kerja siap' with a smile. Hemm ok. Not so bad...hehe. We thanked the teacher and went home feeling proud.

Then I suddenly remembered Munira's kindergarten teachers. I told Naz that we should drop by and say hi to them and to thank them for everything that they had done for Munira during the two years that she was there. The things that she was taught and trained were just unbelievable and there's no way I can ever repay their kindness. When we visited them that day, they were so happy to see Munira. Cikgu Shima (one of her teachers, kissed and hugged her many times), I was so touched to witness that moment.

I wish I know where my kindergarten teachers are, to thank them for helping to develop most of my positive traits (chewahh! Ade ke?). Whatever it is, the foundation you get and the things that you learn during childhood will most likely reflect who you are as an adult :). My hope is that my children will receive as much as possible from school and from home! :)

Readers, I know I brag a lot about my children and you're probably thinking that I'm such a boaster but this blog is about my life and they are my life. I just can't help sharing my pride and joy and one day, when they are old enough to use the Internet, I hope they will get to read how their parents feel about them!

Oh yes, happy belated birthday to Cindy Joon (June 21). You're one helluva tough chick. If I ever dare to climb a mountain one day, you're definitely the person I will call to seek for advice and guidance. Thanks for your friendship! Emmuah!

Ta Ta For now!

Munira's Kindergarten Graduation 2006.

Short but Great Escapade!

First of all, happy belated birthdays to Kev Bathman and Lan (May 10) which I thought was on June 10. Never mind, better late than never!

Nyways, I went to Genting Highlands last Saturday (yes, again) but this time with my buddies from the work place. The best ride? Definitely the Space Shot. Really thought that I was gonna die. Hehe...

We stayed overnight at the Berjaya Meranti Park Suites, Bukit Tinggi (THANKS J!!) and then we explored Bukit Tinggi a bit more on Sunday. We visited the Colmar Tropicale (the French-themed Resort), the Japanese Village and the Botanical Garden. Arrived home at 3pm. The kids were so happy to see me, as if I was gone for a week. Hehe...Feel so loved!

This is my first holiday without Naz and the kids. Felt funny but had one helluva good time. Thanks to the wonderful companies of Charis, Cin, Cora, J, Jo, Pat, and Win.
On the Flying Coaster. Scary and stinky. They need to seriously do something about the strong perspiration odour coming from the rubber edges. I almost puked!
The view of Colmar Tropicale from the top of the tower and yes, that is all, the village is that small!
I almost went crazy snapping photos of the flowers at the Botanical Garden. They were gorgeous!

Naz's brother has remarried...

Naz's first brother got remarried recently. My mom-in-law (MIL) came down on May 25 and stayed in our Mantin house to start preparing for the wedding. The bride's side had two receptions, June 2 for the Akad Nikah and June 3 for the Kenduri Kahwin in Cheras. My MIL asked me to help out with the hantaran and I happily agreed to be responsible for three. So I baked a moist chocolate cake, made a four layered the trifle and arranged the baju for the Nikah Day. Here they are...I love to do these things :).



On the Nikah Day. Top, right - with the best mother-in-law in the world!
On the Bersanding Day
As for the groom's side there was a kenduri/sembahyang hajat on June 7 and the reception ceremony was on June 8. So Naz, the kids, Kak Jah and I left to Besut on Monday (June 4) at 8:00 pm (after work, can you imagine). The journey to Besut was about 8 hours drive. The kids slept all the way but I had to try to stay awake to accompany Naz.

In Besut there was so much to do but I had a lot of fun! I was extremely exhausted and worst thing, I had to come to work on that Sunday a few hours after I arrived from Besut but I am glad everything went well. I also realized after that trip to Besut that I love my MIL even more! She is simply the best MIL anyone could have...:).

Lauk Pengantin
- decorated by Jam, Naz and I. We were not sure what we were doing but certainly had a lot of fun!
The ceremony in Besut

Muzafar and HFMD...

Muzafar had HFMD! How the heck did he get it when he is not in school yet and does not even play outdoor that often? Well, from a neighbour's kid who stays with Kak Jah when the mother is out for work.

May 25, Muzafar started having a fever and we could see rashes developing on his palms and his feet. We took him to the clinic immediately but the doctor said that it was a normal fever and that the rashes were caused by the high body temperature and that they will fade away when the body has cooled down. He prescribed some medication for the fever.

May 26, Muzafar was still having a mild fever but now started complaining about his mouth. To my horror, he had more than a dozen of blisters on his gums and on the insides of his cheeks. God, it was so hard for me as he refused to drink, eat, or put anything near his mouth. I was really worried so we brought him to another doctor in Mantin. Again, this doctor also said that it was a normal fever and that the rashes were caused by an allergic reaction. This doctor gave some ointment and antibiotics for the blisters.

May 28, the past 3-4 days, every once in a while I had to force Muzafar to gulp down water and milk just to make sure that he wouldn't dehydrate. Even that was really, really hard. We then decided to take him to see Dr Altaf, a pediatrician in Taman Tun for a third opinion. Wow, he's really good. I was just about to start explaining about Muzafar when he saw Muzafar's palms and feet. He immediately looked up at Naz and me and said it's Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease. That was a big blow to me as I hear about how dangerous this disease is all the time. As if he knew we were extremely worried, he immediately assured us that the virus here in KL is not as dangerous/strong as the one which started the breakout in Sarawak and to date has killed many children.

Dr Altaf also said there are no treatments available to cure the disease. Only medications to decrease the pain so that a child could at least eat and drink and would not dehydrate. He also said that a child would usually get better within about a week of the start of the illness. Syukur Alhamdulillah...

If you are a parent and would like to find more about HFMD, visit:
http://www.bookrags.com/Hand,_foot_and_mouth_disease
or
http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/common/standard/transform.jsp?requestURI=/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/hand-foot-and-mouth_disease.jsp

This was taken on June 1, a few days after he had fully recovered. I think he had lost approximately 2 Kg!

Happy birthday my dear Kakak!

I've got lots to share but not now as I am swamped with work at the office. I just want to wish my dear sis Honey, a Happy Birthday! No matter what, regardless of our differences (10 years age gap, what do you expect?) I still love you Kakak with all my heart! When Mama passed away when I was 4, and you were 14, I know that it was harder for you than it was for me. Thank you for being there for us and pretending to be stronger than you really were, for us. I sincerely appreciate everything that you have done...!