School is out

School is out for Idris Rumi! Hmmm, what to do what to do.

Rainmaker

The minute I say I want to go out for a run it rains. So yeah, if in need of rain, just let me know.

Nasi Ganja

I don't get what the fuss is all about. Do you? But I guess the combination of thick curries, chicken and salted egg worked. Think I'll just stick to nasi beriani.

But this roti bakar, now that's another story. I have never seen (or eaten) anything like this. The toasted bread was so soft it literally melts in your mouth. Throw some homemade kaya and butter in the mix and boom! Heaven in your mouth.

It was so good I ate two pairs. Now this is something worth coming back to Ipoh for.

Motherhood 101

I get really bored when my kids are asleep. 

46/52

"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014."

Is it the 46th week already? 

Rumi: He sat quietly pretending to read a book while Adik threw a hissy fit at Chowrasta.

Emre: Clearly the word "sharing" is not in his vocabulary.

Re

Everytime I feel like updating this blog - via the cranky ol' Mac the internet dies on me. Sigh. 

I don't really enjoy typing on the mobile because I'm anal about the font type, size of photo, the works. 

A full day at work today after spending the weekend in Penang - I am now missing being on the road again albeit almost losing my mind because the boys won't stop fighting. Oh well. Maybe after the award season. Wish me luck. 

45/52

"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014."

Emre: Currently potty-training himself, thanks to Abang Rumi.
Rumi: Our nightly rituals lately is strategizing on how to kill zombies.

lunch today

I had a good lunch at Ben's today. Good coffee. Good dessert. Good waiter.

The entire time I kept thinking, the owner had a carousel and synchronized swimming and errthing at his wedding. Oh well.

missing kota bharu

Sometimes when thinking about the next holiday, I keep forgetting about flying back to Kota Bharu. Soon, soon.

Some of my favorite places for Kelantanese food:

1. Gerai kueh in Kg Bharu. It's somewhere opposite Nasi Lemak Mak Wanjor.
2. Tuu Dok Ko (sp) in Taman Samudera, Gombak. Opposite Yu Vin mart. 
3. One of the gerai(s) in Taman Kinrara (opposite kedai mamak at BK 5)

44/52

"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014."

Emre: I didn't get the memo about the Tantrum Three phase.

Rumi: Ran 100 meters. Complained the entire 3 kilometers. ;p

no photos in my phone

Well this is odd. this week i barely took any photos except shots of my colleague in dresses for our jazz-themed annual dinner this month. and a boring shot of my mee goreng mamak (MGM) from WiP. ah yes, nothing beats an overpriced MGM at a fancy place! but it was really good. besides, where can i find awesome MGM these days?

Estilo @ Publika

So much for wanting to save money! But it was our sweet Maxine's birthday and since we've never been to Estilo before, so why the hell not. The tapas are great! And although I'm not a big fan of paella, their seafood paella was very well flavored and delicious.

Wish list

TGIF! Was looking for a gift for my sister but I just had to swing by Selberan. Always wanted to check out their songket collection and boom, I'M IN LVOE WITH THIS.
The locket retails at 3k++ and the chain is 1k++. Gah! Money y u no grow on trees?!?

Aaaaaaand Fossil just had to come up with robot&rocket collection arghhhhh *kicks self in the shin*.

Have a good weekend. 

Wednesday comfort

Wednesday comfort. We were all stressed out with the outcome of the department meeting today.

43/52

"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014."

Emre: Abang's faithful accomplice.

Rumi: The dark side. Heheh.

inari soft shell crab at sushi zanmai

The first thing I'll order when at Sushi Zanmai. 

dream list

Oh just sharing some stuff on my wish list.

Saw this in-flight to DPS.

Every girl has her own dream bag. This is mine, for the month. ;p

some meal I had

DV Ristorante Pizzeria @ Bukit Damansara is one of my favorite go-to places if I'm craving for some authentic Italian food. Besides, I think their set lunch is a bargain - at MYR25 you'll get main dish, soup of the day, ice lemon tea and dessert. A steal! 

But this chicken ugh, a disappointment. The chicken is not fresh at all and it was such a let-down. Sigh. 

42/52

"A portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014."

Rumi: He said "thank you my dear" when I agreed to make him Maggi.

Emre: Asks for permission when he wants to mess up his toys.

China Treasures

Ah yes, my inglorious days of eating out are numbered, ladies and gents.

The minute I get my new baby (of the 4 wheels kind) I'll be eating out of maggi cups just watch me!

So last Monday, we celebrate my colleague's belated birthday at one of our favorite dim sum place at Sime Darby Convention Centre. I let my colleagues do the ordering because as long there's chicken in my food I'm game. And boy did we eat! All-you-can-eat buffet is the mother of all evils. I kid you not.

On to the food photos.

Y'all see the salted egg yolk right thurr? Heaven.

Prawn inside. Yup. and yum.

My new found love: steamed buttered & salted egg yolk bamboo charcoal bun

Can't wait to go back for this. If only they don't cost so much!

Note: All photos were taken by my colleague, except for the last one. Happy Diwali!