Everland

Everland is pretty amazing.

Well, all amusement parks are amazing.

Everland on the other hand, is gorgeous. So many greens and flowers! We didn't get to explore errthing on that day, but had so much fun.

My only pet peeve is that Everland's merchandise are pretty limited, if you compare with Disneyland or Universal Studios. Not that it's a bad thing because or else I'll be spending my moolah away hey hey hey! Ended up buying an Everland cap and a hippo (whatshername from Madagascar) lanyard.

Dream job.

T-Express roller coaster. The world's fourth steepest wooden roller coaster! Amazing ride.

I thought T-Express was nuts, until I got on the Double Rock Spin....
Amazing view from the top though!

Masa ni, terus rindu anak2. Haih.

Noris pointed out that this looks like a broccoli. Eh ye lah!

Heheh.

We were mighty impressed by the bird show!

I like to move it move it.

Podgy & the Banker +

One of my favorite hairstylists has moved to Mont Kiara and hey, there's a Podgy & the Banker+ here! They serve full menu here which is a yay because if you wanna look hipsterish you move to the left to the left to Hartamas. Hehe.

And surpisingly the latte here taste really good. I'm talking EspressoLab-good here. So yay me! A good spot in case I'm clueless on where to go for lunch on weekdays.

Aglio olio is pretty good too.

Cosmo Beauty Masterclass

Can't sleep! The weather is kinda hot tonight. This is an old post which I abandoned. I went to my first beauty class with my colleague few weeks back. I'm probably the oldest participant there haha. But I had fun. Great freebies too.

Food sponsored by Tous Les Jours. Eyy who can say no to this.

Fancy schmancy artwork at DPac,

Basic make-up lesson by Artdeco, some brand from Germany.

New Casio Exilim camera out in May! Could possibly be my next camera. :)

Casio's spokesperson's kicks.

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A portrait of my sons, once a week, every week in 2015.

Emre: He bites me whenever he's shy around people. \o/

Rumi: He finally admits that his girlfriend is his classmate Cynthia Monica. Don't grow up so fast boy!

Losing another father

Last Sunday, I went back to Kota Bharu. Uncle Mat Isa, who has been my father's bestfriend for ages (who is also like a second father to me) slipped into a coma the beginning of the week. I was dying to go home, but we can only plan. It is God who decides on things.

The last time i saw him was during the big Kelantan flood end of the year. I couldn't reach him nor his wife, and I was getting worried. But few days later I learned that they have fled to KL and were staying with their daughter. I also learned that Uncle had suffered a stroke (i have not seen him for close to a year) and could barely move his arms.

I thought I could at least see him again last Sunday. It might be my last goodbye, but I needed to see him. This man was a major figure in my life and has been a good friend to Baba through thick and thin.

Roy and I landed in KB around 730am. We decided to have breakfast, then go to the cemetery and hung out at my uncle's house until noon so that I can head to the hospital after lunch. 

I nearly died when Uncle's daughter messaged me around 11am saying that he has passed on around 5am. I don't blame her for not telling me earlier because I didn't tell his family either that I was gonna be in KB. But at least I get to see him before he was buried. His face, so serene.

In this picture, my family plot is on the right hand side at the big tree where my father, eldest nephew, grandparents and ancestors were laid to rest. It calms me to know that even in death, Uncle is near to Baba. I think at some point they did joke about being buried close to each other. I miss them terribly and I'm sure Allah has a good place for them.

Don't think I can write further. Al-Fatihah. Thank you Uncle, for everything. May Allah grant you the highest level of Jannah... Sampaikan salam Amy pada Baba & Danial ya? :(

Monday lunch

The journey to total self-refrain is a lonely one. (Have not had rice for 6 days)

Jalan2 cari idols

Well you know, just counting the days...

14/53

A portrait of my sons, once a week, every week in 2015.

Emre: Always the sensitive soul.

Rumi: Sensitive soul times 2! Heh.

Put a ring on it

As you all may know, or may not know at all, I'm a sucker for rings. Ame and I talk about the perfect rings all the time, her findings on eBay and IG are amazing! 

I've been eyeing the ring below from Selberan for ages but it didn't look good on me.

Then I saw some rings from Poh Kong but thought they look kinda cheap (but they are affordable though). Never get to try the ring below though. 

But alas, Selberan and I are just meant to be. The outlet at Empire is closing down and selected items are on 40% off! Must be my lucky day. Bought this while my husband went for his solat tee hee.

Jibby & Co.

So I'm thinking, people kept saying that J&Co's food is no good because they want to keep this place to themselves. How could you! The food is really good here meng! Big portion too because post-GST, you need to make sure that you are spending every money you earn wisely (let's not talk about the Selberan ring I just bought today shall we?).

That's my lunch right thurr. The glorious meatball pasta.

One for the instagram.

Speaking of post-GST, my colleagues went to Bubba Gump yesterday. My favorite Bourbon Street dish has reduced in size! Didn't taste as good too. Sigh, Malaysian restaurants.

#ruminate

A conversation with my eldest.

Rumi: Ibu, adik can watch Paddington sampai bila?
Me: 20 minutes.
Rumi: (pretending not to hear) what? 30 minutes?
Me: 20.
Rumi: 30?
Me: T-W-E-N-T-Y!!!
Rumi: (turns to Emre) OK adik, adik boleh tengok Paddington 40 minutes!!!

*face palm*

Coliseum

My SIL and husband belanja makan at Coliseum (sunway pyramid) today for post-birthday makan. The place opened few months back but I'm not sure why it's still empty though. Maybe because the younger generation don't really know the history behind Coliseum or the interior is just not instagram-worthy enough for them, I don't know.

Food is almost the same like its mothership in Jalan TAR though.

13/53 (last week's post)

A portrait of my sons, once a week, every week in 2015.

Emre: Got him a full fireman get-up. :)
Rumi: "Ibu, 6000 plus 6000 berapa?" 12,000. "Are you suuuuuuuure?". Definitely a CIO in the making.

On being 38

I recently turned 38. Fine, it was YESTERDAY. Hari Polis. I took a half day off in the morning - sent my kid to school, lepak at mamak with my youngest (where Emre actually behaved because we sat next to cops), went home, got miserable and fell asleep, woke up just in time to shower and picked up my kid from school and went back to work. I couldn't risk taking a full day off when a department meeting was looming the next day (displaced loyalty bahhhh!). Got home, my husband bought me A&W (the nuggets for the kids were raw though) and a tiny cake. Then we all went to bed.

What a birthday.

But it was fine by me. I don't get this wave of misery I feel whenever it's my birthday. It's nothing to do with getting a year older, I promise. Because I am fine with being 2 years shy of turning 40 because hey look at me I still dress and act like I'm 28. I'm okay with whatever my husband said in the morning because I'm an adult, I can take it. I'm okay if my bestfriends took so late to wish me happy birthday. Or the fact that none of my family members called because whatsapp group has taken over everyone's lives and if they feel this is the way to strengthen silaturrahim then so be it. 

It's okay. I'm 38 now I can handle this.

By the end of the day I should be grateful with what God has given me (preach it Nate!).

My kids will never judge me.

I have a great husband who works hard for his money.

My family and friends accept me for the way I am.

I don't have high blood pressure.

I still love food (reword this to I HAVE GREAT APPRECIATION OF FOOD) as much as I love the next Korean idol with the thickest BB cream.

I am funny as hell, maybe not as funny as Mat Luthfi-funny, but I can make people laugh with my bad puns and passing remarks.

And one of my good friends wrote on my (semi-fake FB): "You are so blessed and loved Nate. Alhamdulillah." (she is so spot on)

But as I type this I am missing my parents dearly. 

I hope they are well and I hope that they are proud of me. 

It's good to be 38. Just need a little refining to do.

IE turns 4

Excuse the spelling error on his cake but my baby turned 4 yesterday. How time flies! Love you!

We took him to see some dinosaurs at Discoveria @ Avenue K. Will write a review on tripadvisor about the place later.

health.

Long day at work - well half the day was spent at an event worrying about how my press release will be reported tomorrow. I've always been a calm person when it comes to work but when there are 1001 deadlines on your plate, I do feel sorry for myself for worrying too much.

When did I start forgetting that 

work 

is work

is work?

*cries into hands*

Supposed to get my BP checked today but it slipped my mind, all I could think about was hugging my boys when I get home. Better luck tomorrow.

Going for a proper medical check-up on my birthday. A long overdue gift to myself that I should have done years ago. If I get a clean bill of health, I'll start making plans for Bali.

If not... I'll cry a little and start working on thinking positive. 

12/53

A portrait of my sons, once a week, every week in 2015.

Emre: This is the face of budak kena marah.

Rumi: School break is here! Main agenda: Swimming pool, gaming and wrestling with adik.

of needs and wants

Madam Kwan's Nasi Bujari

I think it's been more than 5 years since I last had nasi bujari/bokhari. Always thought that Madam Kwan's food is a bit too steep for my liking. Anyways, my colleague Rai wanted to have this so we did. Still yum as before. While scoffing our lunch we were discussing what to eat, what to avoid, what's good for our colon, what's the right food for your blood type etc. Oh the irony! 

Oh hello you.

Hampir terjebak. Rai bought a watch for her bf (tsk tsk tsk pre-bonus shopping ni) and I found a gorgeous baby for myself. Always wanted a watch with an orange strap! But I didn't buy it (phew) because on the same day, this news came in:

Bali Marathon 2015 date is up baby!

So many things to consider but I need to do this.

InsyaAllah.

11/53

A portrait of my sons, once a week, every week in 2015.

Emre: Took the boys to watch Spongebob over the weekend. He kept hugging me and kept saying "teng choo Ibuuuuuu". So much love in this boy.

Rumi: Public school registration done! Already depressed thinking about sacrificing his hair. :(

Word.

La Bodega

Went back to my favorite joint last Friday. S ordered this cold omelette dressed in olive oil. Slab it on warm bread, and it's perfect.

This used to be my favorite comfort food. Well, still is. I call this the 'no poor man's tandoori' hehe. This version is the one at BSC. But if you go to LB Bangsar, they will crush the papadom and sprinkle them on the chicken. Heaven.

Say hello to my colleague S. She's kinda bored with work at the mo' so she is planning my early-birthday dinner and it's book themed! :)

Blood.

Can't remember the last time I follow a Korean drama. Currently on KBS, Blood is about a vampire (!) who is a surgeon (!!) at a local hospital. Yeah. Missed the first episode but I managed to catch the second epi this week. 

Currently the drama is suffering bad ratings due to bad acting but who cares!

My favorite Korean model Ahn Jae Hyun is the leading actor (fine maybe he should stick to his day job) but yum, so fine.

Annnnnd there're also Ji Jin Hee. Win! 

Few days back my husband nonchalantly whatssapped me saying that he bumped in Nicholas Saputra. NICHOLAS SAPUTRA?!!! I nearly died at work. He's currently in Cyberjaya/Putrajaya for a film shoot. I think. Not too sure how I'll react when I see him. If I see him. 

Decals my love

Pinched from Pinterest. Some of my favorite wall decals. 

I'm the pagan of the good times

(Photo sekadar hiasan) 

Bumped into an ex colleague at the gym. She said to me you've always been a good person. Good things will happen to you. 

Question is, what's stopping me now?