More of Perth

Baby Penguins

Seals

Mammoth Cave- one of few caves in Margaret River. Unlike here, the caves there are clean and cool.So it's baby friendly cave. Just be ready to climb up to 261 stairs to go back to the entrance. Not suitable for the elderly.

I am feeling much better today, I mean I feel I am normal today. Previous days were spent sleeping and feeling nauseated all the time. I normally take sweet drinks or some sour food to make my mouth feeling better.

I should continue about my Perth trip otherwise I will forget posting about it for the next few months. I notices most mom bloggers seldom update their blog during the early pregnancy. ( I can understand that. Looking at the computer is not as comfortable as it used to be. Okay, before I bla bla bla, let visit Perth again,

Second day in Perth we packed our things to stay at Margaret River. I imagined seeing a River...In fact I did ask my cousin. What are we going to do there, cruising?. She nicely said, It's just a name, it 's full with Vineyards so there will be wineries, sheep farm. cow farm etc. True to what she told me, Sona enjoyed watching sheeps, cows along the journey to Margaret River. On the way we stop at Rockingham. We spent almost three hours visiting Penguin Island. In fact there are few Island at a near vicinity but we only stop at Penguins Island. It was an enjoyable ride. Sona didnt like the boat ride, she was crying and I alsmost felt that it's a wrong Itenerary for her. But then when we reach a small Island where you can see seals and Pelicans, her eyes brighten and she felt excited. She doesnt really know what seals are until that day. We also saw few Dolphins. We also managed to catch the feeding time of nine baby Pegiuns in the Island.

2 Is Enough la..

Few months ago I don't mind if God bless me with many children..but now as I am battling with morning sickness, the temptation to say 2 is enough is very high.

Ya, morning sickness is bad, I think I have all day and night sickness so I just prefer to sleep and while I am not sleeping, I eat. I eat every 2 hours and snack all the time. This is bad. I eat mostly soupy food and I can't stand Coffee and the smell of Durian makes make me Sick!!

Going into 8 weeks this week and I hope this unconfortable feeling will end soon...

Perth, a dream destination?

A few days after coming back perth, dh asked me, " Which one do you like, Perth or Australia as a whole?"

Without any hesitation I replied " Australia as a whole".. I will share why throughout my future postings

Australia is big! or huge!

Western Australia is bigger that three countries combined. They are Japan, Germany and ( I forgot about this one, will update when my memories came back ya.). I only realised how big Western Australia is when I looked at the map. Needless to say, it's a place you will go more than once. We went to Sydney in 2001, in 2004 to Brisbane and 2009 to Perth. All places offer different kind of experiences but one thing that is certain, we went to all places in Spring. I like spring as it is not too hot and the coldness is bearable. A friend ever went to Melbourne in winter and later related to me that she didn't manage to go anyway or do anything but stays in a house as the weather is too cold for her. I was also told that summer in Perth is " really hot" so I think everyone should visit a place at the right season. Personally I had an experience going to India during the monsoon season and it was a disappointment. I am not sure about other places ( do let me know so that I know how to plan for future travel) but i strongly recommend visiting any place in Australia in spring. It should be around July, August, September and October.

I love love love Australia's home design, I wish I know someone who can build us an Australian home. This is where we lived and what car we drove while in Perth

You can feed the kanggaroos..Pink Parrot

Mr Koala...

Bf on the Go..

My first time seeing a wombat..huge and look like ' a pig'

Okey, our day 1 in perth, we took time to settle in the house, hubby cooked delicious breakfast. In the afternoon we went to get our rented car. We rented it from Ace Rent A Car . It cost us aud500 for 6 days. It's quite expensive but we rented an 8 seaters car. We could get cheaper if we rent a smaller car but we wanted to be confortable as we plan to go south the next day. You can also get cars at the Airport but you need to get it early. As Swan Valley is nearer to our aunt's house. we decided to 'ambush' the place first. After all, it's suppose to be Sona's holiday and not the parents. I told my cousin's earlier to bring Sona to see Kangaroo and Koala Bear. So, we went to Caversham Wildlife Park. This place is wonderful. We saw all sorts of birds, animals even some animals we have not seen before like Posum and few species of owls. We also managed to watch an animal show. We missed the feeding time of some farm animals but Sona has more than enough experiences feeding chicken here at my parents house so it's okay to miss the show. Look at the Koala Bear. It's quite big and we were lucky to have them awake when we were there. We spent almost three hours at the park and proceed to a choclate factory which was situated nearby.Each of us managed to fill up our stomach with free chocolate before we head to the Supermarket to buy groceries. The thing I don't like about Perth or Australia in general is that, the shops close very early. Everything will be closed by 5pm or latest by 6pm unlike here where we can shop till 10pm. Will continue with our Island Trip in the next post..

Sona in penguin Island..

2nd Miracle..

pHOto FROM jIM eSPOSITO PHOTOGRAPHY

I have to write this sooner than my other Perth stories as this miracle is too good to be true..but It happened and It is confirm today.

Everyone who follow my stories at my blog or who knows me remember how Sona was conceived. Just to do a recap. She was conceived in KK ( of course as my dh did not join me for my USA trip in 2007). Coming back from New York, I was ready to have my AF to come but yet it did not happend. I had a super busy week that week. It started when I have to rush to attend my department annual meeting in Promenade just after I landed at KKIA, yes, after a 22hours flight. I didnt even have time to have a jet lag! I was also busy doing some preparation to bake cakes and 200 pieces of cucpakes for my grandma 75th birthday bash at KDCA on the 28th June 2007 , so many things were on my mind that I actually forgot about other things until I was confirmed pregnant on the 28th, my birthday. That was my first MIRACLE.

As for now, Sona is about 19th months and she is growing very fast day by day.

I know I have told myself that we won't go to any overseas trip until later, may be 2010 or 2011 until Sona is quite big to understand things and remember what she sees but offer by Airasia is too good to resist.( The trip also made me realise you can actually bring your kids to travel, anytime you like, just make sure you keep the memories in paper or on video). I was feeling stressfull with my work when I suggested to hubby that we should go for a short break overseas ( somewhere neared) before going back for Deepavali this year. I was delighted when he said, okey and asked me to search for suitable place to bring Sona. So, in July I booked three tickets to Perth, Australia.

Little did I know that Perth is going to give me another MIRACLE.

I honestly didn't expect anything to happen there. I just want to enjoy the trip as family and have some rest from work. Worse, I even forgot when was my last menses. We do welcome an additional but we have not work too hard for it ( smile). The only trigger for me to have it fast is my endometriosis that will affect the chance of conception and I have started to feel the pain. It's depressing at times.

So, we went and had a blast. Sona enjoyed herself very much and until now still wanted to see the video that we took there and pictures of birds she loves so much. This miracle stories happened during our last day in Perth. We went for our last wine tasting experiences, I wanted to buy some wines and some nougats to bring home. Unfortunately, the Nougat factory was close. It only open from Tuesday to Sunday. That day was a Monday. That was frustruating. Suddenly, I remember a dream I had earlier. On my second night in Perth, I dreamt seeing myself in Tong Hing, going to get some Nougats.( this is a funny dream). I didnt manage to get Nougat from Perth so I have to get it from Tong Hing ( later I found out that nougat in Tong Hing is actually cheaper than some place in perth). In that same dream too, I have a baby boy. It seems that I recently have an easy pregnancy and resulted in me carrying a baby boy in Tong Hing, I can't recall anything other than the nougat and the boy. I told my cousin, if this nougat thing is true...what about the baby boy?

Back in KK, I live my ordinary life.Quite hard to adjust to kk the first day as 'I was still seeing' some wineries, kangaroos, familiar places in Perth ( this happens to me many times) and still having a bit of a jet lag. AF ( Aunty Flow-spme refer menses to AF) is still not here and I feel hungry most of the time. I think my mind is not ready to accept the fact that I might conceive an overseas baby again that I didn't bother to take any pregnancy test. Only last sunday, four days after we landed here I bought a kit from Guardian. We went out to have our dinner so I just thought, I better check.

Monday morning, I took out the test trip and tested...

YES!, 2 lines but the one is quite light...I sent a text message to my cousin in Perth. She sounded more excited than I am. I sent an email to my sister. During skype session she asked me why I don't sound excited.

The truth is, I am excited, happy but I also have mix feelings.I was shocked and surprised too. Why it only happen while I am overseas..One in America and now in Australia? What happen if I want a third one? Do I have to travel overseas again? London perhaps?I should be excited right? Anytime I feel like getting pregant, just book my flight, pack a bag and fly anywhere but Malaysia.

Well, I know it's still too early, people normally declare about their pregnancy after three months, after they are really sure about it. But, I am elated, I am excited, I am happy about my baby Australia even though he or she is still very tiny. I just pray that God will look after this baby well and bring him/her to this world safely in July next year. From the bottom my my heart, I thank God for this 2nd MIRACLE!

Journey Of Discovery

We are back...

It's been few days after we had our long break ( I think this is my longest break ever) to celebrate Deepavali in Seremban then for a short holidays in Perth. I am glad I took that break and the journey to Perth ( it cost us a lot) but I feel satisfied. The days spent in Seremban with hubby's family was worth it as we only go back once or twice a year. We met most of the family member. Most time spent doing shopping, eating and relaxing. It was fun and Sona met many of her cousins. Other than that, it's her journey of discovery more of real things in life. In that short span of time, we brought her face to face with many things she normally see on TV or books. Here are some of her discoveries. While doing that, we too enjoyed ourself. It was fun, exciting holiday.

We took time to bring Sona to Aquaria KLCC and she just love seeing the fishes and other reptiles in the Aquaria. She loves seeing Shark the most. Will blog about Perth soon..Stay tune for those who in intend to visit Down Under in near future. Will let you know if Perth is a perfect holiday destination for you.


Showing her that there are butterlies come in many colours..

Her first introduction to Tomato Sauce..She is loving it!

Playing Peek A Boo after a Diaper change

Playing as if she is still a baby
Shark caught on Camera


To make her sit still, I bought her two colouring books and a box of colour pencils. It works.


Soon..more stories from down under...By the way, Can miracle happen twice?

Heading Down Under

Hello peeps..

October could be one of my favourite month this year. I have few very obvious reasons, half of the month I won't have to wake up early, drive and go to work. It's a deepavali month and surprisingly my deepavali is getting more and more merrier than my Christmas- I wonder how could that be? Another reason for me to like October so much is that, it's also our first overseas vacation with Sona on board.Yes, we are heading to Down Under.The first time we ( hubby and I ) went there was in 2001 and it was my first overseas vacation. It was more like a business trip cum holiday. I felt in love with Sydney. I think Australia has one of the best weather and the cleanliness of the city is superb. It worth the stay. It makes me want to come again. In 2004, I had a chance to go to Australia again and this time it's my trip alone. I could still recall the moment my application to attend a conference there was approved. It was a last minute approval. My application was approve on a Saturday and the next day I flew to Brisbane via KLIA. I was excited. I was alone until I reached KLIA. I saw a familiar face before boarding and I am sure he is heading to Brisbane too. I approached him after we landed and imagine his shock when he saw me. So, we attended the conference together and he became my official photographer- you know it's hard to travel alone when nobody takes your photo?) Almost five years later, I am going to have the feel of the Down Under breeze again, this time the destination is Perth. I just can't wait. The trip was totally unplan. I was surfing Now Everyone Can Fly website and came accross the promotion offer. I even alert few friends including Missah and Chegu Carol. I called hubby, told him that ticket for infant is only RM200 return. He said, why not we go. I quickly clicked to book the ticket. ( Notice how easy it is to travel nowadays- no more call to the travel agent. Everything is on your finger tip) Unfortunately an event in the office forced me to postpone this trip.It cost an additional RM874 to the original RM1510. Well, we decided to proceed as the ticket to KL will be borned by the govertment and this will be Sona's first trip. So, I am busy planning the Itenerary with the help of my cousin. Anyone is planning the same trip down under, this sites are usefull, All about western Australia. We are hoping to bring Sona to see Kangaroos and Koala Bears.We are also require to apply for Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) which you can easily get from here. It only takes a few minutes to fill up the electronic forms. Australia is very strict when it comes to permitting food stuffs inside the country. It is sad as I cant bring my fruit cake for my cousin. It just happen that her birthday is in October. Hope we can get some cupcakes for her later.

September was tough but everything will not stay the same, time passes and time flies. Good times will sure come and I am looking forward to the best of October, November and December. My cousin told me perth is all light up for Christmas.

In case you havent check my other blog, I'll be conducting my first cake baking/decorating classes in November. Please visit my cake blog and register. You may start to take order for Christmas. I'll have two types of classes. For beginners and advance. Please inform your friends as I may only have this class once a year. Please don't forget to grab my banner and enjoy a 10% discount on all cakes purchase. Till next post, take care

Take It from a gym Sceptic

I received a text message my my cousin just one week after my last birthday in June

Cousin : " kak, what birthday present did you get from your hubby for your birthday this year?"

Me : " gym membership, not romantic at all kan "

Cousin : " aiya, good la, that shows he is concern about your health "

me: ya la.....and body...lol

yes, i am an official member of a gym. one of the last thing i thought i would do on earth, just like how i feel about visiting china. i don't really dare to say much or blog about it as i am afraid i won't last long. I mean I won't stay very long as a member. I prefer swimming than running on the thread mill. The reason, simply ,I hate running. another thing, i have been reading few financial related books and it was written that a gym membership is a waste of money. Really? Hmmm...

After almost three months, this is what I think,

1. Being a gym member force me (or anyone )to excersice.How many of you really use the so called 'free exercise place" like the field or the jogging track. I hardly go. Normally when it is free, we tend to take it for granted.

2. I have seen results in my weight, body and mind too. Who said gym is a waste of money?

3. It gives my hubby and me 'our time' together. We normally go to gym together. That happens after work or one of the weekend. We can't really linger for long during the weekdays but during the weekend we go to gym, have our lunch and go for movie after that. Yes, All three activities in three to four hours time.That what I call quality husband and wife time.

So, I encourage anyone or any couple out there to try it out.I believe any gym (or other) membership is not a money waster provided that you become a member and use the facilities they provide.

Let's take care of our health!

Challenges Ahead

I've been wanting to write but I just cant make myself sit down and write like I used to. But this time I have to write. the reason, there is an incindence yesterday that made me feel angry,mad, sad, mixed feeling actually.

I have been spending more time with my litte girl, expossing her to many things at the same time try to prevent her from learning bad things. I know this is quite hard as she is also learning from the TV and her surroundings. I have read from Edna's blog about she being smacked by a boy in one of the shopping complex in KL. I just could not imagine what will my reaction be if I am in her shoe. That is in kl, I thought it would not happend in KK.

Yesterday, we brought Sona to one of the park in KK. This is her third time there. She likes to play at the playground. She wanted to play the seesaw so I brought her and put her together with a girl and a boy- the seesaw has four sitters). Then, I heard the boy said to her mum he doesn't want anybody else to be on it. The mother then explain to him that this is a public park and everything is meant to be shared. Then the boy made a face and mumbling something like " this is not cool bro..." bla bla and keep on shaking the seasaw and the mother didnt even stop him. She just keep on saying don't. She should have grab her boy and bring him away. Wow, I felt hurt but I dare not say anything to the boy. I feel like saying something but he is only a boy rite? ...I don't know. I just grab Sona and walked away. I am just happy that she didn't fell from the seesaw.Otherwise I am not sure what I will do. I may have smack the boy..hehe

Honestly I pity her mother, I don't even dare to look her straight to the face.The way the boy speaks is a reflection of how he was brought up, that is what I think. May be I am wrong. I know parenting is not easy but at least we try our best to teach what is good and how our children behave in public. I see challenges but I will do my part.

Someone's gotta Go..

I am in love with this song..



Remember all the things we wanted
Now all our memories, they're haunted
We were always meant to say goodbye
Even without fists held high, yeah
Never would have worked out right, yeah
We were never meant for do or die

I didn't want us to burn out
I didn't come here to hurt you now
I can't stop

I want you to know
That it doesn't matter
Where we take this road
Someone's gotta go
And i want you to know
You couldn't have loved me better
But i want you to move on
So i'm already gone

Looking at you makes it harder
But i know that you'll find another
That doesn't always make you wanna cry
Started with a perfect kiss
Then we could feel the poison set in
Perfect couldn't keep this love alive

You know that i love you so
I love you enough to let you go

I want you to know
That it doesn't matter
Where we take this road
Someone's gotta go
And i want you to know
You couldn't have loved me better
But i want you to move on
So i'm already gone

I'm already gone
I'm already gone
You can't make it feel right
When you know that it's wrong
I'm already gone
Already gone
There's no moving on
So i'm already gone

Already gone
Already gone
Already gone, oooo, oh
Already gone
Already gone
Already gone, yeah

Remember all the things we wanted
Now all our memories, they're haunted
We were always meant to say goodbye

I want you to know
That it doesn't matter
Where we take this road
Someone's gotta go
And i want you to know
You couldn't have loved me better
But i want you to move on
So i'm already gone

I'm already gone
I'm already gone
You can't make it feel right
When you know that it's wrong
I'm already gone
Already gone
There's no moving on
So i'm already gone...'

Before It's Too Late

Betty Stephans tells of visiting a friend whose three year old daughter frequently interrupted her housework by insisting that her mother “ come out and see”. She would then excitedly show her mother a flower, a butterfly, a broken bird’s egg or a crawling ant. After the umpteenth interruption, Betty commented, “ You are awfully patient with her,but all these little trips must nearly wreck you daily routine. don’t you ever just want to scream? “ Well, the mother replied cheerfully. “ I brought her into the world, The least I can do is let her show it to me.How many of us can relate to this story? I surely can.
Many of us claim we are busy. Yes, nobody is denying that we are living in a busy world and that makes us busy too. We are busy with our job. After working hour, we rush home and busy with housework ( worse for those without maid), towards the weekend we are busy with out own social life, going out meeting friends, clubbing, attending functions, going to the beauty saloon, spa, going for our Pedicure and Manicure (I just did). Some people will go for a three times a week exercise regime, swimming or going to the gym (that includes me although I only go once and week and waste the money paid to the gym) There are more people takeing up another hobby which turn to be another job or source of income later like taking a music lesson, baking ( ya it's me again), sewing, photography. Not to mention people who takes part time class for their diploma, degree , Master or MBA qualification ( I almost enrol myself ) and even pHD. What else that keeps us busy? Any clubs activities perhaps? any church activities? So, it can't be denied. We are indeed busy people.

The results, we forget our child or children. May be we even forget our wife, our husband, our parents, our friends. Not forgetting their presence but we forget the true meaning of spending quality time with our loved ones.

And what are we going to do about it?

Well, after reading the story above, I felt like someone had slapped me on my face. My daughter is growing up. It’s not that I don’t spend time with her but sometimes I do forget to pay attention to small things that she does. She does call me to watch TV with her. She even holds my hand or lean on me while watching her favourite program. She likes to go out. We do bring her out from the house after work, we bring her to visit her cousins and grandparent once a week, we bring her to the parks once in a while. I will take turn with hubby to bring her out from the house even for just for a while. I try to establish a mother and daughter, daddy and daughter time with her. I know friends who are doing the same, like Sandra and Susan. This will help her to learn something from her dad that mommy doesn’t know , a chance for her to get close to her dad in case her mummy needs to go outstation for work etc. Sona likes flowers, she likes to see crawling, ants, insects, watching birds fly and just playing silly games like throwing stones into the drain. That is her activities when I bring her out from the house. She says hello to other kids just like Pocoyo did. She wave goodbye to people same as she bid goodbye to Mickey Mouse. She is growing up and she is growing fast. She utter new words to me almost every day. She can say car, tree, moon, house, dog, cat, cow, bird, say hello, bye and many more. She is progressing well and I know she learn more as we expose more things to her.

Anyway, I believe everyone wants to be good parent but somewhere, somehow we get distracted with our own life, own agenda and own needs than caring for our children needs. I don’t mean their physical needs. Their emotional needs are more important that the physical needs at this point of their life. They are not that choosy about their cloths. Mummy is the one who is fussy about that. I think what they need at this stage of life is for their parents to be there for them even to just sit next to them while they watch TV or having their food.

I will pay more attention to her needs from now own. I will still entertain her even when I feel like screaming when she keeps on wanting to do the same thing again and again. Because I am the one who brought her into this world so I am the one who need to be there for her hold on to. The housework will always be there, as any mother will tell you, but the little girl will grow and before you know it, she’s out of school, married and be a mother herself.
Spend time with your child or make time with your children. Learn to understand the lines on the ground are a spaceship ready to take off, the ants are people who works in team. See what they saw. Open your eyes. Let go your busy schedule for a while,otherwise the little one might not.

>P.s Happy 5th Anniversary Dear Hubby. Life has never been better without you and Sona. I love you both

Her Dream Came True!

Newark, Here I come again!

Arieal at Disneyworld Orlando

Didn't I say again and again that dreams do come true?

Read this first and you know what I mean. When I looked at the date again, it was 30 September 2007. That's almost 2 years back! In fact the journey ( our journey to the USA was over 2 years ago),7 June 2007 to be exact and someone's dream is coming true again. Yea, I think it's safe to shout to the whole world again that DREAMS DO COME TRUE! Yea, my dearest and only sister ( in case you don't know -grin) is leaving for the states again, this time not for a holiday. I am not so sure if she really hope to go to the state to study as her initial plan was to go to New Zealand to study the volcano and be the first geologist expert , 'Volcanologist' (not sure if the term exist) in Malaysia. But I guess, she must have dreamt a lot about New York, watch too much CSI and wishing she will go to Disneyland again, that landed her the opportuniy to study there. If anyone watched Transformer, my sister will be at the University featured in the movie by next month and she is so excited or may be thrilled!

We are happy for her but at the same time living without her for the next 2 years is unimaginable! We have been meeting like every week at my parents house for her Kopi Tenom and whatever food she has ready for us on the table, shared stories, shopped together, attending family and friends gathering. She has been there for me to help out when I first deliver Sona and the list goes on. So, it's quite sad to live the next 2 years without our other half- I mean not my husband but my sister has been like my other half too. She is one sister who can count on, who you can depend on and who always been mistaken as my elder sister ( this will make her mad) but true, sometimes my younger sister act like one elder sister. She is irreplacable and I am so blessed to have her as sister.

One month from now she will take the same same flight to Newark airport, the difference sthis time, she won't be going with me, she will be with her dear hubby and flying business class ( VIP konon she said )Enjoy the journey dear sister ( watching CSI, Grey Anatomy back to back for 22 hours ) and make sure you'll bring back your MSc and a cute little made in American baby..( giving her some presure here) Sonali and her mum sure will miss you a lot! Enjoy your shopping, I still remember how we enjoyed our 2 weeks vacay/shopping etc 2 years ago and hope one day we can go and have another holiday again. Meanwhile, let me check here.Need to get ready for my own trip..ops, just a short holiday break! Sona mummy needs her break la!

100% Sales? That's what promted her to open the door !
Alpharetta Atlanta

One place you must bring your kids is Disneyland
They'll learn to believe in Dreams and that is very important!

Not The Best July

This is my worst month this year. Both of my major meeting will be held this month. Week after the other. This is one of the reason why I have close my cake booking. I am too busy this month and I think I need a month long rest from baking. Meeting, where? Tenom and then Keningau. Thank God I don't have to fly to get there but I am still worry how do I tell my boss that I want to go back and forth to Keningau and Tenom? Keningau I think I can still manage but I don't think I am willing to go back and forth to Tenom everyday for 5 days. Yes,both meeting will be held from monday to friday. I really don't mind to stay there for five days if I am not breasfeeding.I long for a holiday too but this is a great dilemma to leave a breasfeeding baby for five days. Keeping my finger cross that my boss will understand.

The meeting? Why so long? It's not just a normal meeting. This is where everyone has to do their yearly research progress presentation. Writing those reports took me almost the whole month of June. Most people say working with the goverment is easy but I guess this all depends on what work you do and which department you are in and what type of a person you are. It will be easy if you don't really do your work but even if you are good, that will be another problem.People will start to dump everything to you especially if you are not the person who can easily say no. I am not the best or the worse govertment servant. I used to be very good, even work on saturday and sunday but I think like most people, motivation dies after a few years and because of certain reasons .Better don't touch a sensitive subject.

Okay, my meeting and my report, Due to a sudden jump in workloads, I actually used two computer and one laptop to do my work. I even bring my work home and do my writing at home. I just wish my other laptop is here. It is still in KL, being repaired. I told hubby, we may have to buy a new laptop if It can't be fixed. It's time to check any Laptop buying guide to get the best laptop. I wish there is a laptop that can last a life time! I think this blog will be on a hiatus for a while and my oven will be off too..hope August come faster this time.

Wish That I am Older

This worth millions..

..strange wish right?

nobody ever wish to be older unless they have good reason for it. My reason, I wish I can retire early and to do that, I have to be 40. Yesterday was my birthday. 36 years has passed by and I did enjoy my day with family in the afternoon and later with friends at night. At this age, yes, I am happy with my life and what I have now. Although I still dream dreams and do have some regrets, I think I 'll still will live life, trying to find balance in everything, having a little bit of everything, Well, I am actually very sleepy and will be off to bed soon. Am still struglling to complete my reports. Finished five and another one to go. It's been a hectic month for me and for someone who prefer a well balance life this is not a life that I want.

I happened to hope to Daphe's blog and took a 'simple test' and the results is truly me. I still choose love, family,friends as my top priorities, work and money comes later. I bet most cancerian will have the same priorities. It's just in our blood. Happy Birthday Cancerian! Will update my blog when I have more free time.

At last, A Reality

A family gathering and photoshoot.

Just a quick one as I'll have to do my reports and a snow white cake later in the evening. Had a wonderful family outing at " some say its heaven'' last saturday - The reason why I didn't make any Father's day promotion. It's family time. My family photoshoots, my dad's birthday and father's day in the family. Will blog more once I submit my reports- Report should be due next week but due to some reasons, it has been carried forward to this week..argh!!

Well, enjoy the preview and see more here. All credits to the new photographer in town, Alvin Ting. He turned our ordinary faces to something worth framing hahaha. I will need to find wide wall to frame all those wonderful pictures ( and we are still wiating for more). (Take your time bro, we won't rush you although we can't wait to see all your work :-).

From Left: My younger brother ( although he looks much older than me hahaha), daniel family, my youngest bro, my mum and dad, my only sister faye and her husband ( hope they'll bring a little one from the USA in 2 years time) and yours truly..


Been trying to arrange for family photoshoot since last year but schedule are always tight until this time. Here all of us in the family except one, my other borther.as I told Chegu Carol..it's always like this- one of the brother will always be missing. But he came a bit later but we missed his photo here, I like this colour theme, white and blue. (May be can superimpose ka tu Alvin? hahaha) It was our first time but will sure have another one when there is an addition in the family.Hope it will happen soon..

Book Recommendation Anyone?

I got this for Chegu Carol's. As she is, I am also one of Sophie Kinsella's fan. I am glad that her new book will be out next month. I have read all her books except Ties The Knot and Remember Me. The reasons, I misplaced the first book somewhere and I just could not remember. The second book is still with my sister.So if yo are reading this ( hehe) please bring to mum's house ya..

The first book that I read was The Undomestic Goddess and my verdict, ( after reading most of her books) her books should be read by all women between the age of 20-40. It's damn hilarious and well written. I am sure you won't put it down till you finish al book in a day. Sophie knows how we ,women think and act. Plus her way of writting is excellent. I have tried buying and reading books by other writers like Cecelia Ahern and Kate Harrison but I can't get myself to finish reading their books yet I think it's their style of writting that determined if ones can enjoy their books or not. Can anyone suggest books as good as Sophie's Kinsella? I 'll need to read more books in addition to some heavy stuffs book. In fact I do buy books for myself and one for Sona every month.

And for those who have not read any of Sophie's book and want to have a collection cheap, go to Ebay and start reading. I am sure you'll enjoy them ALL!

Want This Bag?

Click the picture and fill up the form. Everyone deserves a designer bag..

A Chance To Win Mommy!

What will you do if you receive a $1000 cash prize? I am not sure about you but I have many items I need to purchase. In fact my birthday falls in June and I have reason to shop. I think I will need to make a list and buy myself something nice. I can’t really spend too much but if I ‘ll have a chance to win $1000, I am all for it.Let me share with you an exciting contest.

ParentsConnect.com has released a local widget for mommy bloggers to participate. They are inviting all all bloggers to participate in their Widget Contest with the grand prize being $1000! This is very exciting. A $1000 is a lot of money and I can dream of a better present this year if I win. For your information, the winner is determined by which mommy blogger that gets the most widget impressions by November. It’s still a long way to go so hurry up and check it out. Bare in mind that whoever gets the most widget impressions by November wins $1000.

Let me tell you a bit about ParentsConnect.com. It’s one very awesomewebsite where you can learn many things from pregnancy to having a baby, from raising a toddler and even teen expert advice are availabe. I am also surprise to know that it has a recipe section too. I have bben trying to get recipe for toddler and I will try the No Worry Waffles very soon. I hope Sona will like it. In a nutshell, it’s a website for every parent and worth to bookmark.I just did.

Career Choice- An Artist?

Who will freak out when thier children said, "Mommy,when I grow up I want to be an artist"?

I am not sure if parents today are like our parents in the past. During my childhood, I remember telling my parent, teachers, friends that I want to be an accountant, a scientist, a doctor, an engineer and they are happy to hear it. Those are what we called an ambition. I think I was not the only one who thought we can do two job at the same time or may be we can switch jobs when we feel like it. Gosh, I was wrong.I have been reading blogs and talking to some friends. To my surprise many don't like, hate or just don't enjoy their job. Many has changed jobs, some are still looking for career switch and those who are stuck ( many reason why they can't quit their current job) are finding other alternatives or trying to do other things, business etc etc. Well, what or where do you think went wrong?

I just wish I have knows myself much early in life and decides what I really like and pursue that likeness or talent whatever you call it. I also wish that we have a better education system and a better guidance on how to choose our career.

Well, if any of your children told you that they want to be an artist or designer, please listen to them and never stop them. Look here, re two very successful designers. Amy, a fabric ( and many others) designer and Anne, a cake designer. I love their design s and I am sure given proper guidance and choice any of us or our children will one day be a good designer too.

click here to see amys studio and home I've never given a second thought to being an artist. It's really who I am, a nd what I enjoy. I'm inspired by my surroundings, my friends, my family, nature, and the rich textures of everyday life. I was never much on following trends. I like to remove myself from the cultural influences and design from a very intimate point of view. I collect vintage fabrics and use them in all of my work. I love the hunt, I love flea markets and shops and traveling abroad to find inspiration.

Beautiful bags made from beautiful fabric

Georgous Cake!

Anne Heap

Since the age of six, Anne "Khoobiar" Heap has had a love for baking that was first inspired by her mother. Now, more than twenty years later, Anne is a pastry chef and the founder of Pink Cake Box.

A graduate of Boston College, Anne began her career in Advertising in 2001. Her love for the kitchen continued, and she often treated her colleagues to freshly baked cookies, cupcakes and cakes. She joked that one day she’d own her own cookie shop.

In August 2004, Anne began selling her pastries to a local gourmet specialty shop in town. Soon her love for baking led her to leave her job in Advertising to pursue her dream.

Anne studied Pastry Arts at the French Culinary Institute in New York City, completed an apprenticeship with Ron Ben-Israel Cakes in New York City and then became the head pastry chef at Il Capriccio in Whippany, NJ.

In 2005, Anne officially founded Pink Cake Box, working out of a restaurant kitchen. Less than two years later, her success led to the opening of a store front in Denville, NJ. Since then, Pink Cake Box has grown from a two person operation to a ten person operation staffed with several talented cake decorators and bakers.

Notice the age when she discovered her talent for baking? That is the reason why I am keen to teach children to learn baking and do some cake/ cupcake decorating. I can always make more money if I teach the adult but the feeling of helping children discover their talent I think is worth more than money. I just wish I have more time on my side.

I just thought knowing your personality helps in determining your career in life.
So help your children in any way you can to find their true self and later a suitable career.

Just For Fun

Yea..we can find just about anything online nowadays..

I found this cute thong cloth pad at Etsy, mostly handmade items shopping site.I can browse the sites for hours just doing some window shopping.People are just creative huh..

Tempted To Travel

I think most of you know that Airasia is having it's 'tempting cheap seats' for grab. It's been a while since I last travel.Last travel was to US in 2007 where I conceived Sona. We went to KL twice last year and early this year and now I feel like going 'out from KL'. But where to go? Perth will cost about RM1660, Brisbane RM1900, Bali will be RM660 and to KL is only RM280. No even RM1000 to bali from KK? Dh is interested to go to Krabi, but if we go we can't bring Sona. Hmmm..think think think..Have to buy ticket by 30th May.Travelling with a 1 year old is quite hard. Any advice?