Queen of Brags and Babbles, Adura SAYANGNESS

something new

2010-10-20T02:22:00.000-07:00

hello fellow bloggers and readers.

i've something new for you today. a new blog.

its called "justthinklovelythoughts".

do you like it as much as i love it?

let's all move to a new home, http://www.justthinklovelythoughts.blogspot.com/

see you there!

xoxo,
adura sayangness

eat. pray. love.

2010-10-12T00:12:00.000-07:00

Last nite was date nite. all about dating. sometimes we miss the fact of dating with our boyfriends or fiance or husbands. we may go out EVERYDAY but it does not mean its always a date, right? Think back. We're sometimes caught up with family, chores, work, staying late for god knows what, friends and just about any other reasons andddd we forget the moments we went thru before. Those days when its all about rainbows and butterflies. Trust me, WE create the spark so just when it's about to dim, try lighting it back. A step might take a loooonnnngggg way. I'm just saying, insyaAllah it will :)

There's practically so many ways to do it. Husbands, you might try putting on the apron, prepare a good dinner (or cheat by takeouts), light some candle, play your fave song, you know all those things you did when you do to impress your loved ones. Okay, maybe its too much to ask for? Whats wrong to ask out you fiance, wife or girlfriends for a great date? Dressup go for dinner and movie perhaps? Something out of the norm you know. Not the ones you do after lectures or work, the normal routine drill.

We, humans, sometimes forget the person we were before. Thats no doubt. When we first met, we made sure all things perfect. Dress to impress. Makeups what not, skarang? Whatever can do, kaann? Why? So we can't be as pretty as Alexa Chung or as sleek as Zac Efron (OMG i cant believe im saying this but he has grown up handsomelyyyyyyyyyyyyy) but at least we tried. TRY! TRY! TRY! tak salah kot kan?

And so last nite we actually went out for a date. Macam dah lame tak kluar dating and put everything else behind us. I chose the movie so it should be EAT PRAY LOVE.

First thing first, if its a Julia Roberts movie, please watch. I just love the way she smiles. It just lightens up a room. She was so great in here with the fact that she had to take up lessons to speak italian and indonesian. Oh yes she said terima kasih alright.

The movie was about a woman named Liz who loved travelling and in search of herself. She left her marriage to soul seek. Left everything behind her; career, family, lost her savings and cash due to her divorce but so determined to search herself in Italy, India and Indonesia.

So she went from Italy to learn a new culture, to learn, love and respect having a family. Believe me its moving enough when all things may crumble but what stays are our family. Family. I remembered a malay saying "air yang dicincang tak akan putus" (I'm really embarassing myself here now, did i get that right?). But really, don't you think it's right? No matter what, i know i'll always have my family. No matter what. Even if i don't see them as often (god knows how i feel about this), talk to them ever so often, even if i suck at time and i always know i've my family to back me up but i love them so much. So very much. Another thing she learnt in Italy was to love life. To enjoy life by doing nothing (if only la kan? Duduk saje tapi money comes rolling, sume pon nak! )

Then she went to India, to learn to be closer to God. Mencari hidayah dan keimanan la tapi she chose to go to India. Liz was not the pious type. Never prayed. Never close to God. Kenape die tak pilih pegi Mekah? Maybe sebab ini cerite omputih la kot kan? Nanti conflict... Boring betul. So in India she tried being closer to God, try to be kusyuk and all la.. Tapi earlier she can't because she had no reason, no faith, with the fact that she could not forgive herself for being married and hurt the person she shouldn't. So she chose to pray for someone else who was a girl she befriended in the ashram. And she learnt to forgive and redha with everything that happened. She learnt from a guy in the Ashram who had a much worst case than hers. Tapi tu la i tak paham, this mat saleh, they can just hop around, you know born Christian pastu tak pasal-pasal nak pegi India la pegi Dalai Lama la, suke hati mak bapak dorang. Faith suke nak bercanggah. (Syukur alhamdulillah i'm not them. Ya Allah, kuatkanlah imanku. Teguhkanlah imanku :)

Then later on, Liz went to Indonesia, Bali to be exact. Before i brag further on, places they went here was rather beautiful and i loved the fact that Liz so called chalet was stunning and Felipe (kekasehati Liz) had such a beautiful house. Sangat cosy. So bali. Liz went to Bali to meet the dukun she met on one of her past holidays to Bali, named Ketut Liyer. Funny kan? I can't stop laughing. Ketut was more of a fortune teller. Here's what contradicted with my believe as well. Liz depended so much on Ketut. Whatever came out his mouth, she'd take it whole heartedly. And so this Yoda like dukun told her so much on her life, money and love life and Liz would listen and live it. He said that life has to be balance, in life and after-life. To love a person too much and to live life the fullest would lose your balance and to pray too much would too. Wow, really? We need to learn and love ourselves before loving others. Something i've heard often.

And so i would tell the whole story, but i think i'd kill the fun and... i think i need to finish my reading on this one since i left it un-read for a long time now. :)

But what i would sum here is we should always EAT, love life, enjoy life, PRAY, kene selalu ingat Dia. kene slalu bermohom kat dia. and LOVE, to cherish the ones we love, spouses, family friends. All these are simple rules BUT it's just unfair to walk out on a marriage just because...

and the award goes to...

2010-10-07T01:32:00.000-07:00

with papa love

..noradura binti zubir, yes that's me, as the newly engaged.

maybe its a month too late.

maybe its already stale

SO WHAT?

i've been awarded. i've been appointed as the new bridezilla

YAHOO!

However sad news is, i need to put my engagement pix a PNC in respect of my dearest mother. Tapi maybe its okay to share some of the hantarans and favours and guests pictures? Perhaps she has a plan on this. And maybe it will be for all of you. A video montage on my BIG day? Nakkkk... :) With all my favourite songs in it.Wow! Best sangat.

Oh, have i told you i'm such a lousy bride-to-be? Yes, yes, everyone's telling me that i'm used to attending and organizing a wedding but believe me when it's mine, everything seems everywhere. Nervous kot? Ke syndrome ape ni? Ape pon i tak settle lagi. Theme? I taktau... Even Nad and Elis yang nak kawen mid- to late next year pon dah ade theme and color scheme okay!!! Me? Yang nak kawen insyaAllah in March ni langsung la takde idea, tau tak?

Padan la muke kan? Pegi browse Martha Stewart la ape la sume.Online tengok, magazine beli, thru experiences, friends FB's sume pon check out tapi bile pikir-pikir, i can't even settle with one!? Sigh. I bet Mama will be in rage if she knows this. Kejap nak all white, kejap nak red and gold, kejap nak romantic, kejap nak fresh, kejap nak elegant or glamorous theme. Mati la kan?

*sigh*

"Ya Allah Ya Tuhan ku. Tetapkanlah hati ku, Tetapkan imanku. Mudahkanlah jalan ku ini, Terangilah jalan hamba Mu ini, jauhkanlah kesusahan daripada hamba Mu ini. Sesungguhnya hanya kepadaMu aku bermohon pertolongan Ya Rahman, Ya Rahim"

Semalam, we actually sat and talk on our plans. Wedding plans. Nervous ok. Tipu tak nervous. And i really hope as much as i want my dream wedding, i hope as much as i want my dream marriage, my dream life, i wouldn't want to waste our funds on unnecesary items. Please Adura, do NOT stray. And like i told mr. fiance, i'll try to minimise cost (macam DIY wedding favors, invitations and hantarans) if i could so we could have more for the necessities. Syukur Alhamdillah i have a good team with me, cukuplah dengan mama, my sister and mr fiance. i hope in this early stage (nak early cmane if you have only 6months to plan a wedding?) we would be able to cover as much as we could and hopefully throughout the journey, the rest of the family would join in hand.

Oh, tidak lupa pada bakal mak andam/makeup artistku JUMIE SAMSUDIN. Thank you so much for having faith in me. She actually booked me in her 2011 diary and made me priority. Sangat terharu ok? How can i not be? I love her make-up do on my engagement. Or at least i felt more like a princess. Good enough kan? Hehe. Self-esteem mesti ade okay people, even tho kepale memag tengah serabut stress nak meletop tahap gaban.

Macarons

2010-08-29T22:47:00.000-07:00

Believe it or not? i actually publish my crave and craze over macarons on FB hoping there's a place offering the mouth watering bite-sized high caloried dessert. and to my surprise there are a few to name here but i'll specifically mention the one i went at the Empire Gallery, Subang (opposite of Subang Parade).

I got this suggestion from a few friends and i actually dragged (a term in which is unfair since he drove the car) him to get a taste of Whisk's macarons. Believe me it is not easy for me to persuade this guy of mine. I had to google and search for more info to 'buy' him into getting these delicacies. Plus, we have not been to the Empire and it's been awhile since we shopped (wait, does hunting t Jalan TAR considered shopping? i hope not :)

Once at Empire, i saw a small cafe which reminded me of those shops i'd get a hot choc in London/Dublin. The ambience were cosy i felt like having the red velvet cake perhaps with a cup of chamomile tea with honey? But be reminded people it's fasting month. So satan, you can actually go to HELL! haha.

There's not much cakes and stuff's here but its a great place to hang out with your girlfriends, catch up with old mates, tea dates with loved ones and even a dessert day with ur young-lings. Price wise? Perfect! I bet it's the most cheapest macarons in KL apart from making it yourself. Ranging at rm18 per 10 pieces.

Oh and did i mention the owner, Aunty Nina is as warm as the hot choc she makes. A great person i met and i really felt comfortable chatting with her. More like a mother-like aunty to me. She even proposed on having her famous red velvet cake for my wedding? Wow! i like RED! I guess that's all for this entry since i'm practically drooling here. Please, please try macarons @ Whisk.

Happy macaron-ing people.

Love,adura

give me simplicity

2010-07-27T21:39:00.000-07:00

i might sound a little angry, but i'm not denying the fact so here goes.

despite the busy-ness i'm supposed to be facing since it is the last week before the month of Ramadhan, i'm still clueless on what will happen for the engagement. Really. I've called and met and contacted everyone possible to make it happen, pulled all the strings available and i'm now left aimless of what's going on.

why? practically since everything planned for seems to change on a day-to-day basis. i'm getting tired and upset about it really. and as much as i'm concerned, all i need is just the gesture of "bertunang". so why bother organise a whole fiasco, right?

if i wanted to make it simple, i might as well call upon my immediate family and his, and that' s about all. No need for caterers or photographers or favors, or canopies and flowers and matching color-coded attires, dais and all things such. Not some planned event with a whole bunch of family members in matching attires, me on the mini dais with blossoming roses and lilies or whatever other beautiful flowers you can name, canopies lined in the garden with delicious food at the buffet line. What's important is the point when his mother passes on a ring as a resemblance of the engagement ceremony, right?

*sigh*

It's practically bothering me since these last few days which really annoys me. If it's too much i'm asking of, really, i want something simple. Something really simple yet memorable.

in new york..

2010-07-20T18:30:00.000-07:00

concrete jungles where dreams are made of

there's nothing you can't do....

pardon my singing but i hereby welcome the arrival of my parents who went to houston, texas and the big apple (without the whole entourage). they were very excited i bet! which remind me of my holiday to london-paris-dublin-york that was practically one of the most exciting getaways given the fact i survived going on alone (yes i did meet up with friends here and there whom i'm grateful til today) and the recent trip which is yet to be confidential. that topped all holidays i've ever been to.

as for mama and papa, i think they were having such jolly time. they went on tour, shopping, walked for blocks, broadway, went to the fashion district, stayed at 7th avenue, what's there not to love? obviously they brought home tonnes of goodies and 1 thing i loved most was the car plate with writings of "princess"!!! PRINCESS!! i knew this came from mama herself. Die pantang tengok anything with the word princess, she'll definitely get it for me. last she got me was also for my car, the tag with " princess inside". how sweet kan?! i bet she still sees me as her lil princess. Goodness, i'm getting teary eyed now.

while mama was jetlagged, papa was excited with his trip. telling me how it went, what he did and the Bolivion baskers he's bragging about. Papa even bought their CD. So they should be good. Papa is not the typical dad who listens to their songs, he's updated and watch American Idol. He hearts Katy Perry's "if we ever meet again", crazy about all of Lady Gaga's hits, says he'll get the VIP seats if Shakira ever lands in Malaysia, u know all those and i'm so proud to say he's my becoming 60 year old dad! Who blames him for knowing his music??

well, everyone got their portion of goodies. i got myself great items which occurred to me that it had been so long since i last shopped!

like elly kakyu, kak tini and adik would mock me... S.A.V.E! (which means i should be saving for my wedding)

*sigh*

see you soon with more updates

Love, the queen

taking the weekend off

2010-07-17T09:50:00.000-07:00

ni yang lawak ni. baru start planning, pening punye pasal, siap rase nak demam, mr. mystery/kekasehati dengan super baiknye fly back to penang. kononnye nak ease the pain away. so lets see what he did.

friday night after picking him up at the airport (after an hour delay) we headed back home, sebab nak bagi die makan assam pedas ikan pari yang dimasak kan? but after that there was no plans so practically everyone wanted to hit the sack early. tapi kekasehati pulak in the "friday nite" mood, so die ajak lah kami adik beradik pergi melepak at papparich, egate. (Yes! pappa rich have reached the shores of penang island). we didn't lepak for long as we're all tired and adam bruised his legs after kene kejar anjing time main basikal.

mr mystery and i agreed that kids nowadays are exposed to more indoor games. less exposure for other activities like football or whatever sorts have made these kids fragile and totally miss their childhood. when we were kids, we used to play football, badminton and we even cycled together. but that were those days before all this playstation and wii and computer games came in. now, its all about who has the latest gadgets!?! i'm trying to imagine, what'll happen to our next gen if they lack physical activities.

*sigh*

and so, back in track again, its saturday and eventually there's loads of things to settle. i practically had alist ofthings to do with me and i wanted to make use of his presence in penang since i prefer consulting him in anything and takde lah terkial-kial buat n pening kepala sorang2 kan? i had to attend a relatives wedding at tabung haji. truth is, i've no idea who they were but all i know is they're related to mama and thankfully, my aunty nor would be going with me. after that, i plan to search for items. he on the other hand wanted to date. yes, a date. breakfast and movies and jalan2, you know. alhamdulillah, it all went into place. initially i thought it was impossible to get all things done in a day but we managed to do the important ones today and the others on sunday. syukur sangat.

so after the wedding, we headed back home and to Azzahra for some consultations on an event. We later headed to Esplanade for the Bon Odori Festival. Mr mystery hesistated earlier on but we had this rm60 coupon given by his father so its best not to disappoint the old man right? However, once he was there, i think he had a great time. Yeay! He played the yoyo game and got me 6 of it. then we went around searching for things to buy to finish the coupons. And we did! there was a stall selling of all quirky souvenir items which had me going crazy. i somehow imagined being in Japan buying all these souvenirs but then again reality striked and i'm still in the land of malaysia. sigh. perhaps a holiday? 2 games of japanese yoyo, 2 sets of chopsticks, 2 small bags a shopper bag, 2 fish and chips and drinks with a damage of a good rm60.

it was almost 7 when we left esplanade and slowly moved towards batu feringghi. i cant seem to remember when was our last trip but batu feringghi here i come. it was practically the longest walk ever. we walked the whole stretch! after an ice-cream, a new set of fairylights and a new selendang for me and his mom, we decided to go home. but then i'm so hungry. really hungry.

i guess it wasn't so late to stop by gurney drive to get something to eat. ROJAK ROJAK! goodness, he was hilarious. i was there for a mere hour and he entertained us. Yes, i did use the word entertain. every single living creature in Malaysia could have seen his act and i bet it's entertaining.

There you go. a reward for all my headaches and whatevernots. padahal it could be an alasan for him to come back and be with me during the weekends. its just plain boring without him.

ohh to kekasehati...
thank you so much. sesungguhnya saya sangat sayang kamuuuu!

press START

2010-07-15T21:50:00.001-07:00

press start to what?

start for all sorts of planning. initially it all started when his mother slipped the beautiful cincin merisik. Funny but true, neither me nor his mother or the people around us knew which finger to put (left or right,doh, memang la saye tau jari manis takkan jari hantu kot kan?). She tried on the right but mase beli tu tried and tested on the left one so tersekat pulakk.... Terpaksa la his mother tuka pulak ke jari tangan kanan.

Then came the berita that majlis pertunangan, insyaAllah akan berlangsung raya kedua. RAYA KEDUA?????? alahai, time2 tu jugak la dipilih mama sayangku. it might be my last raya as anak dara, time raya kedua la pulak nak tunang. Jiwa memberontak cos perasaan nak kutip duit raye tu sebenarnye ade lagi. tapi takde la ditunjukkan sangat. cover ayu sket la kan?

tapi raya kedua ni ada ke...
orang nak cater?
orang nak pasang canopy?
orang nak buat pelamin?
orang nak buat semua laaaa...

*SIGH*

so pagi tadi dalam demam tak demam ni, lepas hantar adik2 skolah, lepas pegi pasar beli barang (nak masak assam pedas ikan pari sebab kekasehati nak datang) singgah la skejap dekat rumah mama zizah. Mama zizah is one of the caterers that i've no complaints. sedap gile! especially kalau nak order makanan ala2 kampung ni. sedap gile weih..... plus raya kedua, mesti orang tak expect lemang ketupat kan? orang nak makan yang best2. super yummy! tapi kan mama zizah plak nak KIV cos raya kedua. WHY mama WHY? Knape la mamaku sayang pilih tarikh 11sept tu? raya kedua tu kan , possible tapi susah sikit?

Kepala pun dah naik pening pikir, tadi hal caterer ni hal pelamin pulak. Mini pelamin yang mama idamkan sangat utk her first wedding. Sigh. Ada ke? Bila nak yang cantek2 mcm Que Ariffin tu, die pulak quote sampai rm6k (include delivery KL-Penang, sebab nak public holiday sume siap) so cmane ni? nak buat sendiri, pandai ke bertukang berandam bagai cik dura?

*SIGH*

1. pelamin
2. hantaran
3. caterer
4. canopy
5. baju

mampukah aku????

and so he proposed..

2010-07-14T01:27:00.001-07:00

yes. a proposal. a proper proposal. so classic yet so dreamy.

sunset by the beach. candlelit table. it was unplanned yet it was the most romantic moment of my life.

at the particular moment i was speechless. "macam ni ke rasenye kne propose?" honestly, i didn't know how to react. nak senyum ke nak ketawa ke nak lompat ke nak nanges pon ade. semua pun ada. but all i could utter was i love you.

i think that summed up everything.

do.will do. doing. done

2010-04-15T00:50:00.000-07:00

My father once told me , do what you love doing. don't do something you're forced to do.

Well, to think of it, its sometimes true. But can we ignore the feeling that sometimes something we love might not be considerate to others. Might not bring us good and all things such.

I can't say i dont love my job. i do. a lot. despite the hectic days it brings bad headaches to me, still i'll manage to go thru with a frown and a smile. However recently, i got a few job offers. Government job offers. My parents practically jumped off their seat. Good news to their ears. However, to me its not much of a good news.

Its the same amount of job.
Same pay and same working hours.
Different environment, people, and place
Less time for other things like my wedding and online boutique
Less holidays and getaways
and worst thing of all i'll have to be in the office at least at 8am.

*sigh*

How can all this be good news?

But then again, i'm trying. I need a platform (capital,too) to start a bigger thing.

A bigger shop perhaps to store all my dresses and shoes for sale. I'd do all these wedding stuffs here as well. The brick and mortar shop with crazy-beautiful ambience and details. Don't u love it?

A cafe overlooking a swimming pool (beach better) with gorgeous and well maintained garden. The kinda of cafe you'd like to spend hours and hours in it, savour delicious food and sipping fruit cocktails, the ones with a little umbrella and lemon wedge on it. When its breezy and beautiful, you'll just long to jump into the pool for a dip.

How great is it to really dream big?

He once said to me. If u dream, dream big. If u wish, wish hard. One day u'll get what u've dreamt and wished for.

How cool is that?

taking a second

2010-02-17T01:14:00.000-08:00

it has been a good while since i was gone, busy with god knows. but apart from that a lot has happened and evolved and developed.

what a fast moving world we all live in? sometimes i wish we could all take a long pause and breathe in slowly. try sitting at a cafe and watch people on the move, rushing. i've seen it and been one of those people on the go. it's as if the older the planet is, the faster it moves. well, that's life in general.

so,what have i done for the last (almost) 2 months?

*thinking*

moving around. travelling. and again on the go.

*sigh*

let me take a breather and reminisce of happenings, good and bad. just hang on a bit.

song of the moment

2010-01-07T18:21:00.000-08:00

2010-01-06T20:05:00.000-08:00

Au Revoir 2009

Bonjour 2010

movie marathon!

2009-11-27T04:19:00.000-08:00

Well not really a marathon i would call it (but whatever-lah) because i watched New Moon at midnight 27th November and followed by Christmas Carol 3D just now at 4pm. Its grand to know that i have a partner to watch all the exciting movies showing this month.

I'm not a Twilight fan nor Edward Cullen's but i just think the movie is super-over-rated. I don't see any special thing in it but just another romantic-vampire-werewolf-human-movie.but then again maybe it's because i have not read the book nor saw the first Twilight movie. My bad then. Perhaps i'd have a different view on it if i did.

And, and i don't get why girls get crazy over this skinny vampire but if that's your preference then be it because if you ask me I'd prefer a mix of Jacob's hot bod and protective traits and Edward's calm and romantic trait. Then again, he'd be too perfect lah kan, Mr Dreamy? What are you Mr Mystery? A mix of both perhaps (hopefully)?

All in all i'd give a 3 1/2 star of 5

Christmas Carol 3D however had super 3D power. This is my second 3D movie after the movie Up with Mr Mystery and it never failed to excite me as the little girl in me starts jumping up and down. The images and effects were grand! i loved it especially when you can see those snowflakes falling on your nose. Exaggerating much? Whatevs lah!

Nevertheless, at a point its a tad bit boring, The storyline, i mean.i almost slept through but i dare not miss a minute. i'd give it a 3 star of 5. I couldn't quite get it but all i could say is don't be a stingy and selfish person. It might affect your loved ones and that we should live our life to the fullest. Life is too short to be miserable especially by others. A moment not to waste.

Well,well, next on list before he returns to Shah Alam this Monday would be:
1. The Time Travellers Wife (i'm reading the book and hate spoilers but i hate to miss watching the movie)
2. 500 days of summer
3. 2012

Rase-rase sempat tak eh? Fingers crossed. But lets try my luck.
Puppy eyes: ON
Batting eyelashes: ON

Hopefully, he reads this entry when he returns to KL and not now if not, like Zee Avi would say KANTOI!

This is it

2009-11-22T20:53:00.001-08:00

Talking bout the King of Pop himself, the late MJ's documentary/biography/movie which was on every cinema.I watched it recently, like last 2 weeks (entry yang lambat, i know) with Mr Mystery, Kak June and Din at Cineleisure Damansara (initially we wanted to watch 2012 but the tix were SOLD OUT!).

I'm not much of an MJ fan, not fanatic but i can sing his songs. To my surprise, watching his crazy preparations for the concert as well as the selection of musicians and dancers, i must say, he deserved it all, the compliments especially since he's dancing and singing flawlessly at his age of 50plus. Isn't that beyond ridiculous?

It was all great and all i could wish was to actually attend and watch him perform live. It could have been greater than great. But the Almighty loved him more.

You're the King of Pop, MJ. I'm proud of u!

My current headline says

2009-11-10T19:50:00.000-08:00

in life you have to make choices - you can't have it all

should i?

2009-11-05T16:23:00.000-08:00

Should i be ego when i should be compromising?
Should i smile when i should be crying?

Should i give up when i should give in?
Should i let fate decide for me when I've faith in it?

Should i pretend when all i am is sincere?
Should i return when i should just keep it?

Should i be patient when the clock is ticking?
Should i give time when life's too short to be miserable?

Should i hate when i should love?
Should i be honest when truth really hurts?

Should i ignore you when you know i can't?
Should i leave you when you need me?

Should it be later when its all too soon?
Should i listen to you when i should be me?

Should i ignore when it all feels right?
Should i be nice when you know I'm selfish?

Should i let go when i should hold on tighter?
Should i let others decide when i know what i want?

Should i lie when the cards are laid?
Should i be someone else when I'm myself?

I don't know the answers to all these. But it got me thinking.
I don't know if anyone ever knows whats right and whats wrong to do.
I don't know if everybody knows cos nobody really knows.

My current headline says

2009-11-01T19:57:00.000-08:00

"love has all the lasting permanence of a rain - beautiful while its there, and just as likely to have disappeared by the time you blink"

is love alive?

2009-10-29T03:40:00.000-07:00

i read this in Dirah's blog and it got to me. Is LOVE really alive?

it scares me sometimes to even think of it?

i've heard someone saying that love fades (really?OMG!), but isn't there a way to un-fade it? to keep the fire, the spark burning? to keep it lasting? is there any elixir ? any way at all?

but how true is so if we haven't tried our very best?

sometimes out of ego and selfishness, we ignore all this in hope of the best (or worst).

sometimes we fear the worst and push aside the good. i've seen that all, i've even experienced it. maybe i'm even doing it.

fear of rejection, fear of losing, fear of being unloved, fear of depression, fear of heartbroken, fear of all things possible. don't we all have it? i know we should all manage it, but please, don't tell me when you're happily laughing at his jokes, looking into his eyes, and the feeling's all right, there was a moment you'd think if any of this could be forever and suddenly poof! its gone.

i'm as scared as you are. i'm scared of making the same mistakes, having cried endless nights, having puffy eyes for weeks, again and again and again. i know you don't want it either. but if fear is tearing us apart when you know deep down in your heart and soul that we've always loved each other,and we will always be, then what's the point of letting fear take us down?

but it can't be worked alone does it? i mean all these bullscrap?

maybe all we need is to lower down our ego in sync with the loved one and remind ourselves of how we fell in love, once upon a time and how we've always loved and needed each other, the good and happy times, the bad ones we've overcome. or perhaps since the day u were born, when all this started (i'm not particularly referring to only bf-gf love but all sorts). shouldn't we be doing that?

how did the couples whom lasted forever? the ones who lasted over 20-30 years? tell me. someone. please

My current headline says

2009-10-29T03:20:00.000-07:00

"some say love's a river,

some say love's a silly song,

some say love's all around us,

it lifts us up where we belong.

some say love's hearing laughter in the rain

but we all know love is pain"

My current headline says

2009-10-27T01:14:00.000-07:00

"you can't move a whole mountain, but you could cut it into pieces and put it back together again"

Miss Cappucine

2009-10-27T00:56:00.000-07:00

Last weekend while being away on some weekend runaway i might call it, a lovely lady shared with me this clip and i was smiling all the way with her version of Winnie the Pooh

Ladies and gentlemen, please give a round of applause to Miss Cappucine. Oh yes, she's French.

Cute isn't she? The way she talks, her big eyes, oh-so -cute! And whats with me and kids. infants, kanak-kanak ribena? i don't know.. is that a sign? is that a plane? Nooooo.... its just me crapping.

Oh and please jangan lupa tengok the other clip of hers where she acts soooooooo naughty. Enjoy!

untitled

2009-10-20T23:11:00.000-07:00

Sesak nafas.

Gusi bengkak.

Sore throat and temperature.

Missing someone badly.

Could all this be so bad? Am i asking for too much? or i'm just plain paranoid? Is this a problem or a hiccup? Should i be calm? Should i worry much? Is he insecured or are we both? What is all this? How do i overcome it? Are we rushing? Am i pushy? Do i not love you enough? What is all this? What have we become? Overly-protective?

Jom jemaah and mintak petunjuk, nak tak?

Here's the best part which touched me when i watched the movie up. So sweet. It shows the days they had together from they were married till they have lost one another. omygoodness. if it doesnt move you, i dont know what u're made of

Who will i fall for?

2009-10-09T01:45:00.001-07:00

hmm....its so cliche when i took a quiz on FB and i dont knw how far its true and real but it just surprised me. Here's the prediction...

Adura took Who will you fall for?
Someone you've been with beforeYou have been with this man/woman one time or another. Your relationship fell a part or you just had a falling out. It wasnt a bad break-up. You guys will meet up again and fall madly in love with each other once more, but with better results.

BlurBlur

2009-10-08T18:31:00.001-07:00

source: images from dooodolls.com

Meet blur blur, my new love... :) This was the gift i got from Mr Mystery's family. perhaps at times i'm just like blur blur, so blur. I had this in 12inch blurblur, baby blurblur and a keychain blurblur :) Welcome blurblur, i'll always love you. Let's hope to adopt your other 20-something siblings from dooodolls.com cos i just love them all.

BlurBlur seat GrrrGrr!

25 tahun sudah... (part kedua)

2009-10-08T07:07:00.000-07:00

It was 27th sept. 2009 which marked me being a year older, wiser, maybe, maybe not. But it's supposed to be my day. so here are a few great things that happened. Let's start from early morning alright, the moment i woke up.

0800

I woke up beside my love,....... the blurblur doll, i got as a pressie (haaa...mesti uolls ingat i woke up beside ehem2 tau. tak baik pikir bukan2 tauuuu, kitorg kawan jeee...!) in my pretty pink pyjama and i woke up with a smile. What a day to start :) and there it is tonnes of SMS-es and i love the one from Mama. She was so sweet (Ma, I LOVE U!).

The first thing that got to my mind was to call Mr.Mystery so he could fetch me for breakfast. We planned on having breakfast with his family. But due to over-exhaustion, (adekah perkataan sedemikian? any word as such?) i bet no one would be awake so early to prepare breakfast. And so he came and we bought Roti Canai and Nasi Lemak, the proud staple breakfast of Malaysians somewhere around TTDI Jaya. Filling and fattening, i must say.

As we had breakfast together, my first wish for the day was:
I wish i had many,many more happy and joyful mornings amongst loved ones; family and (insyaAllah) future family. Aminnnnn!

1200

By noon, everyone had their water bottle filled with Ribena and "iced water with lots of ice cubes please *****," for me, as i bat my long curly eyelashes (over tau!) to tapau us for the long journey back from KL-Melaka-Penang. Wait! "Nak jalan round KL pun kene tapau ke akak*?"(Akak bukan nama sebenar) but it's a good thing anyways, cos takde la huru-hara sekampung if you happen to get stuck in the ever-famous KL massive traffic jams withnothing to eat or drink and worst still if you need to use the ladies. Seksa gila i tell you! Tahan la sampai nampak signboard petrol station.

So back to the story, when i meant US, i was referring to duhh! (do i have to repeat it again?) Mr Mystery was also going back to Penang, one reason was to accompany me cos i had to drive alone, but since when I'm so dependent? Hmm, give me a break! Kadang-kadang nak jugak bermanja and have someone to be in-charge and to get some TLC (tender,loving,care) , right?After all today's my day as quoted by Mr Mystery.

Eventually, our plan got changed as i overheard the conversation between them sisters about going to Pavillion. I was not eavesdropping or pasang telinga and such tapi ape lagi nyah tak tahan telinga mendengar, harus pergi okayy! And again while bating my eyelashes i asked "We're not rushing kan,*****?" and i got a big smile and a big YES! Woohoo!

my 2nd wish for the day:
He's just so sweet today i hope he's sweet everyday! *di sini saya rumuskan sahaja serta diselitkan beberapa lagi wish berkenaan Mr Mystery yang mungkin tidak wajib dipertontonkan. Terima Kasih*

1600

We were still in Pavillion after our superbly-licious lunch at the Teppanyaki joint at the Basement Food Court (Ade ke food court lain?). It seemed like everything was going against me, including the chef. I was the last to get my Salmon Teppanyaki and my taugeh and sayur was so sikit compared to my sis and Mr Mystery's. No fair! I know i eat lesser than them even i'm BIGGER than them (ye, saya mengaku di sini I'm bigger :) but that does not mean you should be discriminating me and join the forces so i should diet you know?!

And so, after lunch and not much touring around or window shopping and such as i find it so blah and un-interesting perhaps i had the "jewel" in my hand (definitely not a diamond,engagement ring lah) who means more than anything as what Pavillion has to offer or perhaps i just had to stick to my budget and purchase things i NEED instead of those I WANT (another resolution in being a year wiser). OMG, did i really said it out loud? Shopping and Mr Mystery? Really? Macam dalam movie Shopaholic Diaries plak when all the patung-patung mannequins were talking to her and seducing her to buy, buy and buy!

Papa called me at about 1630, at first i "merajuk" cos Pa did not call or SMS-ed and wished for my birthday. Perhaps he forgotten, but he didn't cos Papa called me on my birth time. How sweet is that? *wiping a tear*

my 3rd wish for the day: "you're not a diamond in my heart, because diamonds make me happy for less than 24hours. You're much better than that!" Adura's quote

1800

At this point of day, i was contented with every second i had, even when not all my family was around somehow i was still among my family, my sister. I, later, visited or more like pergi Beraya at my Aunty Nor's house located in Desa Pinggiran Putra, Kajang/Putrajaya. All these while, whenever i feel like going there, i would always lose my way even with the help of a GPS (or perhaps i didn't read it right?). Don't blame me for being bad with directions, i'm not but Putrajaya is just not my forte. So this time, i called my Aunty Nor to fetch us and guide us the way from the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC) or "cowboy hat" as what my niece Anis would call it. InsyaAllah i'll have no trouble going there again since Mr Mystery seemed to concentrate, study, and copy+save the way there into his "memory card". Lucky me!

Actually we went there not to only visit my family but as well as to welcome our new family member Mr Muaz Azwan who was born on the 1st Syawal, 20th September 2009. Like the Malay saying "sambil menyelam, minum air". Did i get that right? Hopefully :) I got him a bag full of blue goodies, was excited to give it to him as i thought its one of my personal favourite baby gifts (mind the self-perasanness). It was a blue baby bag with a baby whale and in it was full of baby goodies. I'm so used to buying pink stuffs this year and for a change i had to buy a blur gift and boy i was excited!

Holding Lil Muaz in my arms, made me think and wonder when will i be holding my own baby instead of cousins and friends? *sigh* and i bet i was not the only one thinking as such. Well, enough of the not-so-sad story, it's supposed to be a happy entry people!

Bak kata orang melayu or simpulan bahasa "langkah kanan" or fortunate, i was, as Aunty Nor prepared such an array of food. It seemed to me like a party. Laksa, kuih raya, cakes and cupcakes, i just loved them all. Ishbir just enchants me when he sang me three rounds of the Birthday song with some extra hip shaking. It was all good.

But we had to go so soon since it was running late and "someone" had been so mind-boggling about going back to Malacca. Her initial plan was to return to Malacca with her friends and eventually her friend wanted to return the next day. And the notification came in so late in the evening i felt like a time bomb since I've well-planned my journey earlier on. Since it was a joyful day to be ruined by some mishaps, being the ever-so-loving sister, somehow made sure she returned to campus safely.

My 4th wish for the day:
"God give me patience and perseverance. Give me love, hope and faith. Give me all the good deeds and traits i should and make me in being a better Muslim, daughter, sister, friend, insyaAllah wife and mother. Dan semoga aku bertemu jodoh yang beriman dan bertanggungjawab sebagai seorang Muslim serta dikekalkan bersamanya dunia dan akhirat kelak. Amin".

2100

This time of day, we just left UiTM Lendu, Malacca and heading back north. Problem was, it's 9pm and my tummy is grumbling and i bet the person behind the wheel is too. So we need to stop somewhere, grab a quick bite then go. I need to reach home soon as i need to be with my family on my birthday, too, you know? :) Can we make it on time? Will they still be awake? Let's just hope so, ok?

Throughout the long journey, apart from our passion for speed, it was all fun and full of singing and laughter. We were practically helping each other from sleeping and snoring. Perhaps, exhausted after a whole long day and lack of sleep throughout the weekend (refer 0800). Spare the details, i was just so happy. Happy to know that i had someone who celebrated with me for almost 24hours on my birthday. What better gift would i ask for?

My 5th wish for the day:
"It feels good to have meals with you. I wish i could have breakfast lunch and dinner with you everyday even if i was not the one preparing it myself. And God, make me a less "super pemalas" person so i could watch and learn how to cook and prepare food for my loved ones. Amin"

28th Sept 2009

0130

We drove across the Penang bridge, and reached home safely, finally. Exhausted and sleepy we were and sad to be apart. But, i was still smiling. Because, i'm going home to my family whom i'm hoping would be still awake and the fact that i had 3 more days extra to spend with Mr Mystey. A week with him, seriously is the longest duration i'd be with him ever, to date (now i'm telling you how much i hate Long Distance R'ship).

When i reached home, my parents were still awake and i had a very big smile on my face. I just felt so lucky. What better gift would i need for my birthday?

My last birthday wish:
None. All i could utter was "Alhamdullilah". I just felt blissed amongst my sayangnesses, so people, please don't pop that bubble now.

Beyonce Junior

2009-10-06T08:41:00.000-07:00

Found this while i was browsing through Youtube and found this little talent. Reminds me so much of me when i was a kid. Hopefully, i'll have the chance to record my babygirl like this. Haha! So entertaining how hard she worked this vid. Enjoy girls!

25 tahun sudah

2009-09-29T23:37:00.000-07:00

It's been so long since i abandoned this page. I haven't got an excuse for that. Partially being lazy as i didn't even had the time to bake cakes or cookies for the festive season, so please excuse my laziness. Apart from that, it hadn't stop me from being lazily in love. Please LOL!

Here I am today being 25 years old, a year older and yes, being lazy. Super lazy! like Adik Azreena would call me.

Sudah sudah la tu MR LAZY, sampai bile kan ? Actually I'm just so excited to share about my 25th birthday celebration. Nothing so grand like the ones you see on MTV super sweet 16 or such. Perhaps i prefer celebrating with smaller crowds, close friends and family or just family instead of tonnes of people i hardly know. Been there, done that.That's just what i feel, we may be different, no?

So back to the topic, it was actually the day before my birthday. It was actually after Mr. Mystery's sister's engagement ceremony, kenduri/open house and all of us, everyone was tired, every drop of sweat was drained out of the system and i had no plans the whole day but to just lie down and rest. Totally forgotten that it was the night of my birthday. Seriously.

And so, he asked me out for dinner with the newly-engaged. And i thought, as normal it was. I was hungry and so was he. However, it was a little weird when we drove to some place none other than the regular. Perhaps it was a new place he discovered. Tak kesah lah mak, janji ade food i'm fine :) until we came to this lovely place that made reminded me so much of Bandung. It was Bora Asmara. (Pls, pls try the oriental chic chop, SEDAP!) Some place i would love to celebrate my birthday. PERFECT! So 100points for you,Mr Sword (Btw, don't be mistaken Mr Mystery and Mr Sword is the same person)

The moment i walked in, i thought how lovely it was to have my wedding here for close friends *berangan mode* and there it was RESERVED for ******* (Mr. Mystery). Goodness! Reserved? Means it was planned. Then, i remembered when my sister told me about her sms-ing with Mr Mystery few weeks back. "Hmm takpelah. Buatpe nak jealous kan? She's my sister" i thought. But there's seats for 10?!? He expects me to seat at one end while i'm on the other ke? No way! Jauh sangat kot, we're not like what he said dracula and vampire in an eerie mansion. Sangatlah tak romantic Miss Sayangness nih kan?. haha!

To cut the story short as well as to avoid from those reading from puking green stuff due to my corny mushy talks (who would even want to read all the details, so I'll just keep in mind what happened and spare the rest) the rest of the crowd came (Mr. Mystery's brother and the newly engaged). There it was a birthday tiramisu cake (sponsored by the newly engaged) and a paperbag full of pressies (from Mr Mystery's dad). I was practically jumping out of my seat, due to overdose of excitement. I really hoped he didn't noticed. Anyways, i think he did. But whatthehell!

To add a little bit of twist, the resident band, i think it was a 6piece band, unplugged sang me the birthday song and another two number but my fave was I'm yours by Jason Mraz. Was this all planned or did it fall in place just perfectly. Seriously dreamy as it sounds,right? But he claims himself as not being romantic, Whatever you say...

We went back after the gang left us earlier. And so the rest of the night was spent, quietly and romantically, NOT! We were so out of ideas plus exhausted at the same time hence we figured to go home and rest well would be a better suggestion. Anyways, i could always celebrate it the next day, right? Cos it's still 27th?!

So see you tomorrow to fill in the blanks _______ :)

HAPPY 25th BIRTHDAY MISS SAYANGNESS!

2009-09-16T19:49:00.000-07:00

my current headline says...

2009-09-07T00:32:00.000-07:00

Sayangness missing Mr. Sword

1LOVE: Sponsor an Orphan

2009-09-07T00:13:00.000-07:00

Salam dear friends,

In this holy month of Ramadhan al-Mubarak, I, Noradura Zubir and a few friends would like to ask for your great help in helping to support our event: Sponsor an orphan.

We would require a contribution of RM20 for each orphan in which it will include:
- a meal,
- a goodie bag
- RM10 Duit Raya.

We will be donating to these homes:

1. Wisma Anak-Anak Yatim Islam Perempuan Penang with 39 orphans and 11supervisors, which is located at Jalan Masjid Negeri, Penang [8th of September 2009].

2. Wisma Anak2 Yatim Lelaki Islam, Farlim Penang with 35 orphans and 15supervisors.[10th september 2009]

3. Rumah Anak-anak Yatim Balik Pulau, Penang with 15 orphans. [9th September 2009]

4. Rumah Kebajikan Anak Yatim At-Taqwa, which is located at Jalan Kapar, Klang, Selangor with over 80 orphans. [13th September 2009]

Hence, the collection should be latest by 15th September 2009 (Tuesday) at 5pm.

InsyaAllah with great sponsorships from all of us, perhaps we would be able to support more for these orphanage houses.

Therefore, I’d like to sincerely request for all your kind co-operation for sponsoring an orphan, the least while more would be much appreciated.

For any information, please do not hesitate to contact:
Noradura Zubir: miszadura@yahoo.com
Muhaini Mohamed Mydin: muhaini_mm@yahoo.com
Mohd Edros Zubir: edroszubir@yahoo.com

Sesungguhnya Islam menganjurkan umatnya mengadakan majlis berbuka puasa untuk menjamu makan bagi mereka yang berpuasa. Firman Allah S.W.T: “Mereka juga memberi makan sebarang makanan yang dihajati dan disukainya kepada orang miskin, anak yatim dan tawanan (sambil berkata dengan lidah atau hati): Sesungguhnya kami memberi makan kepada kamu semata-mata kerana Allah dan kami langsung tidak inginkan sebarang balasan daripada kamu atau ucapan terima kasih.” -Surah al-Insaan: 8-9.

Menjamu makan untuk berbuka puasa telah dijanjikan dengan ganjaran pahala yang begitu besar. Semakin ramai jumlah orang yang dijamu makan, semakin tinggilah jumlah gandaan pahalanya. Sabda baginda s.a.w: “Sesiapa yang menjamu makanan untuk berbuka bagi orang yang berpuasa, pahalanya sama seperti pahala orang yang berpuasa, iaitu pahala orang yang berpuasa yang tidak dikurangkan walau sedikit.” - Hadis riwayat al-Tirmizi no: 735..

my current headline says...

2009-09-04T04:01:00.000-07:00

"nobody knows, nobody sees,
nobody understands like he.
now i know what true love means,
i just hope he stays with me"

Eiffel im in love part trois

2009-09-02T05:20:00.000-07:00

22nd July 2009

The next day started out so lousily as my topup was out. Here my head was practically screaming "I wanna go home now!" because calls were much cheaper,but whatever, i'll have to bear with it for the next 12 days. *sigh* Thankfully lil Miss ET loaned her phone to still keep me connected. Hence, pursuing our tour of the French land.

Then again it was super sunny and i was dressed lightly compared to yesterday. I just could not bear the heat. And breakfast was super yummy too. Thank you my French mama. She made the best hot choc and i had scramble eggs and croissant with peach jam and cherry yogurt. Need energy to keep me going for the whole day since food don't go cheap there, thus i might as well stuff myself where there's limitless food at the buffet table right?

the honeymooners

We first went to Musee de lourve (pronounced as musi de loo). Hehe, funny kan? Cos the train station stopped at Palais Royale Musee de Lourve and apparently Et said, Kelantanese would be the one who'd pronounce it perfectly. Here, the museum stores the great paintings of Monalisa and its bad to admit that i could not care less about it. It's just a painting. Perhaps, i would be back to stand in the line and get my pretty-self in the museum and really appreciate the painting and other treasures there.

cafe marly at musee de lourve

However, i did not waste any time there since the scenery, the people was just too beautiful for the day and it was really perfect to drink a cup of lemonade instead of a hot chamomile tea with honey (yours truly needed a hot drink since she was not feeling well) suggested by our good-looking waiter, Pierre.

don't you girls agree with pierre?

After a while, Sayangness and ET marched to Champs-Elysees where there'll be the Arc d Triomphe. It was so exciting since the roads were full of boutique and designer labels, whatever you need. And since my dear friend was tired walking in her oxford heels, she needed a gladi flats badly, urgently!

We both dined at Monte Cristo Cafe which took us an hour to get our meal. Perut dah berjoget berzapin baru nak sampai but thankfully the oh-so-sweet-with-chic-name-i-forgot ice cream came first, so tak sempat lah the both of us nak mengamuk di tempat kejadian.

my goyfy et

I was in search of souvenirs and knowing myself i would not buy a little as most of it comes in bulks. Thus, Et said the best place to shop for souvenirs is at Rambuteau (pronounced as Rambuto, i think :) It was heaven! From postcards to t-shirts to fridge magnets to keychains, this place has it all cheap and i mean it!

And here Et was so looking forward to have KFC and i'm like WTH since i came all the way from Malaysia to have KFC. But i don't complain since it was all good. We tapau-ed the KFC and had our good time eating it in our room with the magnificent view. Full tummy, sleepy eyes, tired feet and a great bed.

Goodnight, ET! *kishkish*

My current headline says

2009-08-21T01:33:00.000-07:00

"i am not a perfect woman and you are not a perfect man"

Ramadhan al Mubarak

2009-08-21T01:07:00.000-07:00

The long awaited month by all Muslims starts tomorrow 22nd of Augusts 2009. It seems so fast for a year to pass by.

Therefore here i am, wishing all friends and family SELAMAT MENYAMBUT BULAN RAMADHAN AL_MUBARAK!

The month full of baraqah and provides all good, overflows with dignity, embellished with all obedience and the month where Muslims develop themselves in search of Taqwa. InsyaAllah.

Personally, i love the month of Ramadhan because:

1. Fasting makes us closer to Allah swt: fasting, praying, reciting the holy al-Quran,and zikir. Priceless.

2. There'll be many,many Muslims, men and women, young and old would performing Tarawikh at Masjids or Suraus. A sight that is priceless.

3. Families and friends gather and buka puasa together. You hardly get that everyday, at least it's me. Priceless

4. Fasting itself is an agent to detoxify our body. No need extra charges. No need pills or detoxifying teas and what nots.

and lastly fasting makes me feel good about myself,being closer to Allah and being a better Muslim.

Again, i wish all Selamat Menyambut Bulan Ramadhan!

My current headline says

2009-08-19T00:52:00.000-07:00

yes.......
a hundred times
yes!

Little Miss Busy?

2009-08-18T23:12:00.001-07:00

Despite my excitements to share my stories and babbles about my EUROtrip, i'm telling you i cant see the rows of frames on the shelf in front of me. In short, work is piling up! Darn...I'm terribly sorry for this but hopefully, insyaAllah, i'll be updating it one piece by another from time to time. Hopefully.

As for now, as you might have guessed and as for what i've told, i've kept my dark memories, hurt and pain in a box. I went far, far away from home to dig myself a deep, deep hole and throw all of those inside. I've long moved on with my beautiful life, called Miss Sunshine to help me through with Mr Rain and now, yes now, i'm happy to announce my current addiction, passion, my elixir, my potion..Mr Mystery. Sounds sexy right? Let him be under my spell for a while, and sooner or later, you'll find it our yourself.

My current headline says

2009-08-14T01:29:00.000-07:00

"intimacy, honesty,
commitment, you, me, US"

Eiffel, im in love part deux

2009-08-14T00:26:00.000-07:00

After some cold shower and mesmerizing done through our window pane, we finally set foot on the roads of Paris. Earlier on we had purchase the 2days tickets from Metro which costs around EU18. Well, since we’ll be moving around with it, why not? Besides, it is said to be much cheaper and convenient, I suppose. But the ticket is just so small that I think it is so much advisable to let ET hold it for me, just in case I lose it. From La Tour Mauborg to Eiffel Tower is just 1 station away (Note: Trocadero: Line 6).

At that particular moment, I was actually not feeling good. My head was practically spinning, I was coughing and had a runny nose and my temperature was rather high. InsyaAllah it’s not the infamous H1N1 (Did I mention I had the influenza jab days earlier for precautions?) However, all these did not stop me from having fun, especially our Lil Miss ET was just ignorant of my sickness (She loves me, that’s why she keeps on reminding me on my medications like a mommy. Love u, Goyfie).

Before getting ourselves to the tower, we were in need of the delicious strawberry slush to cool our throats (Sorry Mr Throat) and went on a ride on a beautiful carousel joined by a dozen of kids. Yes, the little girl in me was finally unleashed!

Eiffel Tower, believe it or not, despite the heat and sickness, my mouth was wide open to stand before one of the 7 wonders. Am I dreaming? Am I really here? Et, please pinch me slowly (slapping is too harsh!) Inside, I wish he was here too. To witness and to be with me at this land of romance as well as to be my personal photographer (ET, no offence we were the greatest couple in Paris then, kaann?).

Everything seemed beautiful, and surreal. To get to the top of the tower, one would have to purchase a ticket and after over an hour, we finally got ourselves a ticket with discount for youths below 25 years old. How cool is that? So basically it was selling for EU9.90 for the elevator entrance tickets to the top floor. So if ever I’d want to go again for a tour or honeymoon whatever, I’ll have to pay EU13. *sigh*

[For more info on the Eiffel Tower Visitors Guide click on http://goparis.about.com/od/parismonuments/p/Eiffel_Tower.htm]

When we reached the top floor, the view was super amazing. Enchanted by the view of Paris and tired I was to have stand and lined up for hours from the ticket purchasing to elevator waiting. But it did not keep me from being thankful to have been there. We got ourselves a salad and cheese baguette, cupcakes and soft drinks and let the moment mesmerize us. For once, I felt better, no runny nose, no cough, no fever. Perfect!

As we went down Eiffel Tower, it hit me how sad it will be to leave but the trip must go on. We headed to Hard Rock Cafe Paris (Note: Richelieu Drouot) for some dinner and souvenirs and believe it or not, the only thing we could have was the Classic Nachos, minus Chili. Yummy still. Still we had fun, the people, the music and David our waiter. Super friendly and so cute (Mira, I know you like him so if you happen to go there, tell him I said Hi!)

So tired we were, we headed back to get some rest before a long day ahead tomorrow.
Bonne nuit, Adura!

Eiffel, im in love part un

2009-08-09T21:19:00.000-07:00

21st july 2009

I watched the sun coming out early that morning, jet lagged or excited or whatever you might call it, i had it. I could hardly get some shut eyes probably it was too cold or perhaps because i had no phone to call my loved ones in Malaysia *sigh* I killed the time walking to and fro Daing's cosy apartment, waiting for 0645 as planned, to get to St Pancras International where i was supposed to get myself on the Eurostar and travel for 2 hours to Paris.

The alarm went on at 0630 and there i was with the 2 boys, Daing and Per (Cheh was still in he dreams therefore none of us wanted to interfere that, sweet dreams Cheh) pushing my luggage across the town from Liverpool St to get to the train station. I was practically enchanted by the station itself. Culture shock to see how different it is than my home country (Malaysia i love you), probably the cafes and florist won my heart.

After i got my ticket from the machine which was super-easy to use (enter the online ticket's number and your credit card and voila!), we went and get ourselves food to warm the tummy. And there it striked me that i'll have to be a vegetarian or a fish-arian for as long as I'm on this trip. Believe me, there are tonnes of super-delicious sandwiches at Pret A Manger lined up with bacon and hams and fresh salads, but i won't be deceived, therefore i settled for and egg sandwich and a cup of Hot Mocha. Burp! That'll be enough to last till Paris, i hope.

As i was chatting away with the two lads, i was also praying inside, hoping that any telecommunication store would open soon for me to get my hands on a SIMpack. I am in need of a phone, badly! And there it was a Vodaphone store, just switching on the lights across the cafe. OMG!!! Thank you.. I got myself a SIMpack for GBP5 with GBP20 topup. Super expensive. That's a good RM110 but since i need it badly, i got it anyways. Thanks to Lisa the Vodaphone lady who was so attentive and actually informed me that international roaming fees are free for summer and that to make calls to Malaysia is way cheaper like 20p/per minute (RM1.17). Mahal laa!!! Whatever it is, Lisa you were my lifesaver.

So i got on the Eurostar and tried to get some sleep but before that, i need to make a phone call. I was happiest to hear voices, again. Personally, Eurostar is such a convenient way of travelling. Cheap, maybe. But the seats are like the ones you can get on AirAsia. Comfy, it is. My heart was practically flipping over and over again, excited to get my feet on Paris and to finally meet my Goyfie, ET. It's been years, 2 years?

ET had actually reach Paris earlier than me. So we agreed to meet at the train station Paris Nord as i was not familiar with places there. Unlike her, this is her third trip there (Correction: second time). When i actually arrived, i was practically sweating. Why did i even wore a thick top? Because London was super cold but Paris was warmer? Duhh... how would i know about the weather, right? Tu la tak check weather forecast kaaannn? I'm the type that couldn't be bothered about the weather, okay.

The sight of ET made me pull my luggage faster. I just felt like jumping on her but since, i think, I'm slightly heavier than her, i didn't. Let's just save it for Mr Mystery. I hugged and kissed her and felt never wanting to let her go, seriously. I missed her a lot. A lot! The people around were looking, but who cares, right? So what if i love my best friend? Jealous la tuuu... The 2 girls then marched to the nearest Metro Station to get ourselves to La Tour Mauborg where it is supposed to be the nearest Metro to our hotel.

It was a thrill to be in Paris with ET, perhaps the first trip with her alone. But i know, we'll have tonnes of fun. As we reached our destination, to get to the hotel was a 10minutes walk. Walking with luggages, doesn't sound chic but whatevs, we're tourists. As we approached Le Jardin D'Eiffel, we were told by the receptionist that our room would be ready in an hour. Perfect! We need foooodd and gues where did we go for a bite? Starbucks! *sigh*

When we actually got our room, believe it or not, i felt like we're on a honeymoon, our windows had the most amazing view, the Eiffel Tower. Let me be enchanted for a while, and I'll continue with my trip.

Bonjour Adura!!!!

london bridge is falling down

2009-07-24T06:08:00.000-07:00

20th july 2009

Today i'll be leaving for London via AirAsia at 1600. Everyone was asking why i hadn't opted for MAS. Unless, someone's paying for me, thank you very much but i'm paying for my own vacation (trying to prove myself independent,somehow) so i chose to fly with AirAsia. At the Departure hall was Elly, Edros and I. It was too hard to leave them, but i am going on holidays, i'm coming back so i shouldn't be too sad, right?

To say the least, it was not a bad flight since it was a no frills, low cost carrier. So what more can you expect than to pay for everything else (comfort kit, entertainment and food). Talking about entertainment, i had all the fave songs in my Sony Mp3 to occupy me throughout my 13hours flight, but i just had to leave it somewhere at my cousins place before leaving. Darn!tBuy then again, I had no complaints, the Nasi Beriyani was good (hopefully my trainer,Gary doesnt read this) and given having a chatty person sitting next to me. It was my bad to have not got his name but i'm sure he was around my dad's age. He was nice. (Uncle whereever u are, it was nice to meet you)

After 5 hours of chatting, and 8 hours of i-don't-know-what (i had trouble sleeping despite being so sleepy, maybe it was the seat,maybe), i arrived at Standsted Airport, London at almost 11pm local time (7am Msia?) which to me looked like our LCCT but i think LCCT is waaaaayyy better. The line before the customs officer was so long and i had just enough time to inform my family about my arrival. Just did't want them to worry since i was travelling alone. But i just had to miss out the fact that i had not update my new number with international roaming. Again, some silly mistake! How am i suppose to inform Daing and Per upon my arrival? Ya Allah, please guide me.

After getting my luggage, i needed to get a bus (Note: Terravision) to Liverpool St. which is practically an hour ride from the airport to town and it only cost around 9pounds to get you there. (Yup its like RM54 in which you can get a return bus ticket to KL, but they say don't convert or you'll end up not eating) On the bus, i slept but only for a while because i was too scared i missed the stop and went to somewhere else. Thank Goodness the pretty Italian girl beside me was nice enough to start a conversation. When we were heat up, we practically conquered the whole bus. Apparently, Margherita de Gennaro was also on vacation with her also 18 yrs old boyfriend. She actually asked me to add her in Facebook! Believe it or not? It was hilarious.

When i arrived at Liverpool St., i was welcomed but my dear old friends Per, Daing and Cheh (i suppose that's his girlfriend cos they make a good couple). So thank goodness for the 2 heroes, they pushed my 23kg luggage back to Daing's place where Cheh made a good cup of Tea and served garlic bread and sambal ikan bilis which i had a few bites and Per practically licked the plates. He must've been very hungry. After a while chatting and i felt like getting some rest before my trip to Paris the next day. Because i was psyched and freezing, i could not sleep. So i went online and updated my Facebook. After a while my eyes were too tired to open, and i really need some shut eyes now.

See you later,in PARIS?!

LOVE is more than just a 4 letter word

2009-07-19T09:33:00.000-07:00

A few days back as i was blog-hopping to my dearest friend Dirah's page, i was hooked with one piece she did about her love life (i love practically anything she blogs, yes Dirah, u are a great writer and i'm inspired. Remember our English classes together?) and smiled to myself knowing she was happy with herself in her own skin :) How lucky of her? Will i be lucky like her or anyone else?

Then, i kept questioning myself, what is love, actually? And started Google-ing, searching for answers. Asking myself whether have i ACTUALLY been in love, AM i in love, did he love me, all sorts of questions? So here I've actually gathered what i needed to know, what i should know and what you need to know as well.

Love is any of a number of emotions and experiences associated to a sense of strong affection and attachment. The word love can be referred to a array of diverse feelings, states, and attitudes, ranging from generic pleasure ("I loved that shoe") to intense interpersonal attraction ("I love my boyfriend"). This variety of uses and meanings, combined with the complexity of the feelings involved, makes love unusually difficult to consistently define, even contrasted to other emotional states.

Love is an exceptionally powerful emotion; it can be irresistible and people are often bound to pursue their love interests. Love is a major theme in literature, poetry, and film.
As an abstract concept, love usually refers to a deep, indescribable feeling of affectionately caring for another person. Even this inadequate conception of love, however, includes a wealth of various feelings, from the avid desire and intimacy of romantic love to the nonsexual emotional closeness of familial and platonic love to the profound oneness or devotion of religion love.

So enough about the meanings and whatever. But how do you define love?

Some say it's mysterious, magical, complex, difficult, imaginary, thought-provoking, inspirational, intuitional, joyous, immeasurable, ecstasy, and indefinable. Perhaps. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always perseveres. - 1 Corinthians 13:5-7

Another is by Paramahansa Yogananda: "To describe love is very difficult, for the same reason that words cannot fully describe the flavor of an orange. You have to taste the fruit to know its flavor. So with love."

Love itself is a universal experience. Yet, every individual occurrence - while perhaps bound by a common thread - seems absolutely unique. Love is what love is! To everyone it expresses itself differently.

Love is the answer to "all" questions! It is important to stand in Love, not fall into it.
Love is waking up to find the object of your affection in the dream you were having asleep on your shoulder.

Could it be that Love is a story that can never be fully expressed? Love is seeing an imperfect person perfectly. - Sam Keen

Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none. William Shakespeare

Love is a bond or connection between two people that results in trust, intimacy, and an interdependence that enhances both partners. Love is the ability and willingness to allow those you care for to be what they choose for themselves, without any insistence that they satisfy you. - Leo Buscaglia

Love is friendship set on fire. - Jeremy Taylor

If you would be loved, love and be lovable. - Benjamin Franklin

When you tell someone something bad about yourself and you're scared they won't Love you anymore. But then you get surprised because not only do they still Love you, they Love you even more. - Matthew - age 7

Logic says everything in this world has a cause and an effect. True Love is the only feeling which is its own cause and its own effect. It is something illogical and yet above all logic. I Love her because I Love her, and I Love her so I Love her. - Prateek Kumar Singh

Love is comforting someone in need of Love and having them know that somebody cares.
Love is looking past imperfections in your partner and seeing the beautiful person inside. True love seeks the happiness and well being of your partner. Love expresses itself in the mutual respect you demonstrate to your partner.

Guys, this one is for you! - Love is letting your partner have the TV remote for 30 days!

Love must be experienced. Its meaning is infinite and can never be totally defined.

The opposite of Love is fear. Think about it.

There is no fear in Love; but perfect love casts out fear.

Allah is love.

Love is loving someone without expecting anything in return; no judgments, no restrictions; no limitations; no expectations!

True Love is the nature of bliss.

Love is expressed when you are being someone who loves someone for who they are, not who you think they should be.

Love is embracing differences and discovering ways in which to build a common lifestyle, share decision-making, and taking equal responsibility for the results.

Love seeks no cause beyond itself and no fruit; it is its own fruit, its own enjoyment. I love because I love; I love in order that I may love. - St. Bernard 1090-1153, French Theologian and Reformer

Teach only Love for that is what you are. - A Course In Miracles
Love is a decision.

If you want Love, you must first Love. Love begets Love. You cannot deliver from an empty wagon. You must first learn to Love yourself before you can give Love.

"If you Loved me, you would. . ." Not! Love is not manipulative. It must never be used to get others to do what you want. When you Love someone you never ask them to sacrifice a part of themselves in the name of Love. This form of manipulation contaminates our Love for another.

Can't Buy Me Love! - The Beatles

Love is to like with a great intensity.True love has a foundation of integrity, respect, faith and trust. Love is the force that brings about unity and harmony.

Celebrate Love! - Larry James

Although love is at the root of our basic nature, Love for another human being must be cultivated. It takes time for Love to mature.

Is your love free and unconditional, or is it mixed with various needs, conditions and demands from your partner?

Love is embracing differences and discovering ways in which to build a common lifestyle, share decision-making, and take equal responsibility for the results. The road to self-discovery is paved with Love. Hatred paralyzes life; love releases it. Hatred confuses life; love harmonizes it. Hatred darkens life; love illuminates it. - Martin Luther King, Jr.

Love has no meaning other than the meaning "we" give it. Perhaps. . . Love just Is. While in its allness and in its nothingness, all we need to do is simply let it Be.

To demonstrate Love. . . say, "I Love you" - outloud - at least once each day to someone you love. There is magic in these three little words. Saying "I love you" is the most beautiful gift you can give to your partner. These words are the most treasured a person can hear.

So here i am telling you that I love you. Yeah! YOU! You know who you are. I know you're going to miss my absence, my calls, my voice (pardon my high self-esteem) but i just want you to know that i love you.

My Current Headline says...

2009-07-17T09:39:00.000-07:00

"A promise for us both to b happy and in love.Together forever till we're teethless n grey? In health and sickness? Rich or poor? To hold when we fall n support in being a better muslim, son/daughter, husband/wife, and mom/dad? To love in life n afterlife"

BADpacker

2009-07-16T08:31:00.000-07:00

I've actually finished packing my stuffs to bring for my long trip at 2330 on thursday night. i should've got it done way earlier like Mr M said(in short for Mr Mystery) but being typical me, i would just "save the best for last".

Baju, check.
Toilettries,check.
Makeups, check.
Medicines and such, check.
Telekung, check.
PAssports n all, check.
Mr Mystery, .... nil

A lot of stuff were thrown into my luggage, almost the whole wardrobe. Well, that's if you consider 2weeks holiday is long bacause i need a lot so i wont buy much but knowing myself, i doubt that'll ever happen. What's important is i'm psyched for the vacation but at the same time, to be travelling alone, i should be prepared for a lot of situations. Let Allah lead my way and protect me from all harm. InsyaAllah.

Another reason to be excited about is that, on Saturday, i'll be amongst many Man.U fans to spectate the game with Malaysian FC. I just can't wait. However, being brokenhearted given CR7 actually went for another club (Real Madrid that is) and the whole point of going for the game was to actually brush shoulders with him was just a girl's dream. And that dream happened to be mine. But the problem lies in figuring out what to wear for the game. Jeans and Tee? Summer dress? i just dont know. It's not like you go for a football match to watch Man U's game everyday, y'know.

Well i guess i better stop before it goes on and on, endless. Nonetheless i need to get a very good rest as well as to avoid having eye bags. Nooooo...!

Sleep tight, sweat dreams my friends. :)

My Current Headline says...

2009-07-16T05:39:00.000-07:00

"will be away starting monday. im gonna miss u, Mr Mystery..."

...and someone with a sweet reply said "You can kiss your family and friends good-bye and put miles between you, but at the same time you carry them with you in your heart, your mind, your stomach, because you do not just live in a world but a world lives in you. "

Can't it be much sweeter. Be careful, he's not Mr Mystery

LOVE is more than a 4 letter word

2009-07-16T03:06:00.000-07:00

Love is any of a number of emotions and experiences associated to a sense of strong affection and attachment. The word love can be referred to a array of diverse feelings, states, and attitudes, ranging from generic pleasure ("I loved that shoe") to intense interpersonal attraction ("I love my boyfriend"). This variety of uses and meanings, combined with the complexity of the feelings involved, makes love unusually difficult to consistently define, even contrasted to other emotional states.

Love is an exceptionally powerful emotion; it can be irresistible and people are often bound to pursue their love interests. Love is a major theme in literature, poetry, and film.
As an abstract concept, love usually refers to a deep, indescribable feeling of affectionately caring for another person. Even this inadequate conception of love, however, includes a wealth of various feelings, from the avid desire and intimacy of romantic love to the nonsexual emotional closeness of familial and platonic love to the profound oneness or devotion of religion love.

So enough about the meanings and whatever. But how do you define love?

Some say it's mysterious, magical, complex, difficult, imaginary, thought-provoking, inspirational, intuitional, joyous, immeasurable, ecstasy, and indefinable. Perhaps. Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always perseveres. - 1 Corinthians 13:5-7

Another is by Paramahansa Yogananda: "To describe love is very difficult, for the same reason that words cannot fully describe the flavor of an orange. You have to taste the fruit to know its flavor. So with love."

Love itself is a universal experience. Yet, every individual occurrence - while perhaps bound by a common thread - seems absolutely unique. Love is what love is! To everyone it expresses itself differently.

Love is the answer to "all" questions! It is important to stand in Love, not fall into it.
Love is waking up to find the object of your affection in the dream you were having asleep on your shoulder.

Could it be that Love is a story that can never be fully expressed? Love is seeing an imperfect person perfectly. - Sam Keen

Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none. William Shakespeare

Love is a bond or connection between two people that results in trust, intimacy, and an interdependence that enhances both partners. Love is the ability and willingness to allow those you care for to be what they choose for themselves, without any insistence that they satisfy you. - Leo Buscaglia

Love is friendship set on fire. - Jeremy Taylor

If you would be loved, love and be lovable. - Benjamin Franklin

When you tell someone something bad about yourself and you're scared they won't Love you anymore. But then you get surprised because not only do they still Love you, they Love you even more. - Matthew - age 7

Logic says everything in this world has a cause and an effect. True Love is the only feeling which is its own cause and its own effect. It is something illogical and yet above all logic. I Love her because I Love her, and I Love her so I Love her. - Prateek Kumar Singh

Love is comforting someone in need of Love and having them know that somebody cares.
Love is looking past imperfections in your partner and seeing the beautiful person inside. True love seeks the happiness and well being of your partner. Love expresses itself in the mutual respect you demonstrate to your partner.

Guys, this one is for you! - Love is letting your partner have the TV remote for 30 days!

Love must be experienced. Its meaning is infinite and can never be totally defined.

The opposite of Love is fear. Think about it.

There is no fear in Love; but perfect love casts out fear.

Allah is love.

Love is loving someone without expecting anything in return; no judgments, no restrictions; no limitations; no expectations!

True Love is the nature of bliss.

Love is expressed when you are being someone who loves someone for who they are, not who you think they should be.

Love is embracing differences and discovering ways in which to build a common lifestyle, share decision-making, and taking equal responsibility for the results.

Love seeks no cause beyond itself and no fruit; it is its own fruit, its own enjoyment. I love because I love; I love in order that I may love. - St. Bernard 1090-1153, French Theologian and Reformer

Teach only Love for that is what you are. - A Course In Miracles
Love is a decision.

If you want Love, you must first Love. Love begets Love. You cannot deliver from an empty wagon. You must first learn to Love yourself before you can give Love.

"If you Loved me, you would. . ." Not! Love is not manipulative. It must never be used to get others to do what you want. When you Love someone you never ask them to sacrifice a part of themselves in the name of Love. This form of manipulation contaminates our Love for another.

Can't Buy Me Love! - The Beatles

Love is to like with a great intensity.True love has a foundation of integrity, respect, faith and trust. Love is the force that brings about unity and harmony.

Celebrate Love! - Larry James

Although love is at the root of our basic nature, Love for another human being must be cultivated. It takes time for Love to mature.

Is your love free and unconditional, or is it mixed with various needs, conditions and demands from your partner?

Love is embracing differences and discovering ways in which to build a common lifestyle, share decision-making, and take equal responsibility for the results. The road to self-discovery is paved with Love. Hatred paralyzes life; love releases it. Hatred confuses life; love harmonizes it. Hatred darkens life; love illuminates it. - Martin Luther King, Jr.

Love has no meaning other than the meaning "we" give it. Perhaps. . . Love just Is. While in its allness and in its nothingness, all we need to do is simply let it Be.

To demonstrate Love. . . say, "I Love you" - outloud - at least once each day to someone you love. There is magic in these three little words. Saying "I love you" is the most beautiful gift you can give to your partner. These words are the most treasured a person can hear.

So here i am telling you that I love you. Yeah! YOU! You know who you are. I know you're going to miss my absence, my calls, my voice (pardon my high self-esteem) but i just want you to know that i love you.

My current headline says

2009-07-13T21:41:00.000-07:00

"you're not the missing piece in my heart, but you're the one holding it together"

Rainy days

2009-07-13T20:52:00.000-07:00

Rain, rain go away

Come again another day

Sayangness just wants to play

Rain, rain go away...

Its raining, its pouring

The old man is snoring

He went and bumped his head

And couldn't get up in the morning...

It had been raining since last week till the weekends till this week. So blessed to have the rain since its "rahmat" from the Almighty. However, the temperature makes me oh-so-sleepy and lazy to just get off my bed and head to work or practically do anything at all. All i want to do is stay in my Pjs and polka dot socks, lazing around on my bed with a good book and my music player playing my fave songs. How's that?

But now i can just wish as there's tonnes of things that needs my attention as i'll be leaving for my UK/Eurotrip :) Hopefully, all goes well but who am i to say so since i have not even started packing. But ET told me to pack light since there'll be a whole lot of shopping involve when i'm there. Wait, how do you pack light when any random 2 day trip would involve a whole luggage? I'm such a lousy packer. Darn it! I know if he reads this he'll be nodding and laughing his heart out, but yes, i can't do it, so what?

Oh goodness.... *sigh*

Well, at least i had my flight tickets, train tickets and hotel booked. At least. So what's next?

Al Fatihah to Mohd Shahanoor

2009-07-12T21:52:00.000-07:00

on the 12th of July 2009, a friend, Mohd Shahanoor had met an accident and unfortunately had passed away during the accident. He was a friend, a son, and a preson that will greatly be missed. Let us all say our prayers and may he'll be in peace amongst those of great iman. Al- Fatihah

Today

2009-07-08T21:39:00.000-07:00

He said:

"Feel like talking but none of my words came out right

Feel like smiling but can't deny anymore

Feel like crying but no more tears to spare

Hands are holding on tight but its just too weak

When black is too black and colours are pale

Right now, i just hope that all of this will soon end

I don't want to talk to anyone, i really need some space"

I replied: *sigh*

My current headline says

2009-07-08T21:18:00.000-07:00

"I became somebody through loving you"

2009-07-08T19:38:00.000-07:00

Jackson memorial @ Yahoo! Video

Beautiful Mess

2009-07-07T17:54:00.000-07:00

Beautiful mess or whatever else he calls me like Big Bird and Mok, he's just so mysterious and full of mysetery and deep words. Mind you, we are not really romantically dating just yet or are we? Let time tell as i would not want to jump head first again and hurt myself.

So at 8.36 am i was awaken by a text message saying "go listen to jason mraz's beautiful mess, its for you"

Oh great i thought, another clue to another puzzle.

I Youtube-d the song, listen to it over and over again and the meanings are still vague. Blame me for being slow early in the morning but i think i need that caffeine jerk so it'll boost up the cells to make my mind go faster and read between the lines. I don't know.

Well, i tried asking him for clues and answers but he just won't feed me with silverspoon. Darn! He's just like the professors in your university or college or classes,whatever who is just to selfish to let you get every other facts out of his mouth and demands you to search and rummage the whole campus library for answers. That's so Mr. Anonymous. Things just don't come so easily out of him, does it?

So please listen to the song, and if you've any clue please to not hesitate to break the code for me. Thank you! Really appreciate it if someone cares to help.

180km/h

2009-07-06T08:16:00.000-07:00

I'm so getting summonses this month for drinving like a mad lady to and from Malacca last weekend to send lil sis back to her UITM di hatiku :) Well, this entry is not on the trip as there'll be another update on it, but it's just something sweet and funny from someone i call Rambutan Kuning or Yellow Rambutan because the red ones are just so easy to find, unlike yellow rambutans kuning and they're not too sweet but sweet and sour, so i can eat it as much as i like. And the flesh of the red rambutans are separated unlike the yellow ones. you know what i'm trying to deliver here? Yes? No? Whatever..so i love rambutan kuning.

Okay,back to the 180km/h. I was travelling alone from Malacca, no co-pilot just me, myself and I. Boring beyond words so that explains the speed. I'm not fond of slow driving, sorry. Okay, so i was driving at such speed while eating rambutans and replying text messages (yes i know its dangerous but what the hell!) and at a particular time i was texting my Yellow Rambutan. Here's a piece of the sweet and funny. Well, at least i smiled all the way. :)

Him: Dh ktne tu? i dh kt s.alam. u jgn sad ye,nnt we meet again
Her: Tg malim
Him: Jgn la jawab spatah2, we had so much fun together kan? Nnt we'll meet again kan? Jgn la cmni
Her: Sorry bwk 180
Him: Ktne dah?
Her: Taiping
Him: Lajuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu,,, careful
Her: Tu la bosan
Him: Ingat org yg tersayang... hati2 di jalanraya
Her: Sape ek???
Him: Cube ingat balik, sape yg syg u?
Her: Hmm die ade ckp td ke?
Him: Ade. Byk kali. Nk tau sape??? Saye la orgnye :)

At last the guy with great ego actually let out. Well, i can't blame anyone for this but i'm happy with the way it is now. i hope it goes a long way from here. XOXO

My Current Headline Says...

2009-07-06T08:08:00.000-07:00

"I'm falling in deep, grab my hand or i'll fall in deeper"

she's going home

2009-07-02T04:44:00.001-07:00

She....

The person i eat with every meals
The person i laugh with
The person i shop with
The person who makes up my day
The person who understands me in and out
The person i love so much
The person who's everything to me

She's going back tomorrow. Better still i'm sending her off to Malacca. Yes... I know she's there to study, but i'll miss her most indefinitely. :(

I LOVE YOU ELLY!!!

To-do list

2009-07-01T22:07:00.000-07:00

1. Hafidz andd Yana's wedding [done]
2. Genting family trip
3. Man U vs Malaysia
4. Loss of Mokut & Spot
5. Kak M's birthday
6. SR and Momo's engagement
7. chomel27's jazzy june update [done]
8. Aye & Ain's wedding
9. Eida's wedding
10. Emma's wedding
11. Filthy public
12. Autobots vs Decepticons
13. Zee Avi and Wani Ardy :)

My current headline says...

2009-07-01T07:26:00.000-07:00

"i'll go wherever you will go"

Featured at YSK!

2009-06-29T22:53:00.000-07:00

OMIGOD!! OMIGOD!! OMIGOD!!

I was featured in Your Shopping Kaki for the Paddle Pop Collection of Chomel27. Bravo!!!

Well, i was all smiles the whole day and to my dear customers, i'm smiling because of you too. To be honest, there are a whole bunch of dresses, tops and whatnots to be updated in the boutique, but i'm juggling time for my 9 to 5 job, my family, my loved ones, my chomel27, my EUROtrip planning, and everything else. Goodness, 24hours is so not enough now issit?

One more thing, i have not even complete my to-do list. Oh noooo!! It's definitely piling up. Please God send me an angel to make me smile all day without whining and settle all the procrastinated jobs i left to dust.

Ok, better get going and moving. Here's the review, if you wish to read further, you're welcome to visit YSK! Traa...

Kecantikan Lelaki , Kegagahan Wanita

2009-06-25T03:37:00.000-07:00

Nak tahu dimana Kecantikan Lelaki????

Kecantikan seorang lelaki bukan kepada rupa fizikal tetapi pada murni rohani. Lelaki yang cantik adalah:-

1) Lelaki yang mampu mengalirkan air mata untuk ingatan.

2) Lelaki yang sedia menerima segala teguran.

3) Lelaki yang memberi madu, setelah menerima racun.

4) Lelaki yang tenang dan lapang dada.

5) Lelaki yang baik sangka.

6) Lelaki yang tak pernah putus asa.

Kecantikan lelaki berdiri di atas kemuliaan hati. Seluruh kecantikan Yang Ada pada Nabi Muhammad adalah kecantikan yang sempurna seorang lelaki...

Dan dimana Kegagahan Wanita???

Kegagahan seorang wanita bukan kepada pejal otot badan, tetapi pada kekuatan perasaan. Perempuan yang gagah adalah:-

1) Perempuan yang tahan menerima sebuah kehilangan.

2) Perempuan yang tidak takut pada kemiskinan.

3) Perempuan yang tabah menanggung kerinduan setelah ditinggalkan.

4) Perempuan yang tidak meminta-minta agar di penuhi segala keinginan.

Kegagahan perempuan berdiri di atas teguh iman. Seluruh kegagahan yang ada pada Khadijah adalah kegagahan sempurna bagi seorang perempuan. Sabda Rasulullah SAW: "Sebarkanlah ajaranku walaupun satu ayat "

Surah Al-Ahzab : Ayat 71 "Nescaya Allah memperbaiki bagimu amalan-amalanmu dan mengampuni bagimu dosa-dosamu. Dan barangsiapa mentaati Allah dan Rasul-Nya, maka sesungguhnya ia telah mendapat kemenangan yang besar." Wallahualam Orang yg baik adalah org yg pernah melakukan kesalahan & belajar dari kesalahan itu untuk menjadi org yg lebih baik....

one more time

2009-06-24T01:27:00.000-07:00

"We've done a lot of things. Things we have not done before, we did it. If we're not together, i don't know what to say. I don't know what i have to say "

Rejab

2009-06-23T21:30:00.000-07:00

On the 24th of June (Wednesday) we will enter the month of Rejab. The month of Rejab is the month of Allah the Almighty. Let us overview on what’s behind the month the Rejab.

As narrated by Prophet Muhammad saw, it was decreed that, "Be known that the month of Rejab is the month of ALLAH swt, therefore:”

1. Anyone fasting for 1 day in this month, sincerely, then sure one gets large willingness (keredhaan) from ALLAH s.w.t

2. Anyone fasting on the 27th of Rejab /Isra Mi'Raj (Monday, 20 July 2009), one will get rewarded such as 5 years fasting

3. Anyone fasting for 2 days in the month Rejab will get dignity (kemuliaan) beside ALLAH s.w.t

4. Anyone fasting for 3 days as of 1, 2, and 3 Rejab (24, 25, 26 June 2009) then ALLAH swt would reward as such as 900 years of fasting and save him from world’s danger and suffer afterworld (seksa akhirat)

5. Anyone fasting 5 days in this month, InsyaAllah his demand will be heard by Allah swt.InsyaAllah

6. Anyone fasting 7 days in this month, 7 Jahanam gates of hell are then closed and anyone fasting on the eighth day then will be opened 8 gates of heaven upon him.

7. Anyone fasting for 15 days in this month, ALLAH swt will then pardon his sins that had past and replace his evil altogether with good, and anyone who adds his fasting days,then ALLAH swt will increase his reward."

Prophet Muhammad apostle saw dictated again :"On the night of Mikraj, I saw a river its water sweeter than honey, cooler than ice and smells sweeter than perfume, therefore I asked Jibril "Dear Jibril for whom is this river?"

Then said Jibril answered "Dear Muhammad this river is to those who selawat for you in the month of Rejab."

It was narrated by Tsauban :"When we were walking together, Rasulullah s.a.w passed by a grave, Rasulullah s.a.w stopped and he cried being very sad, then he prayed upon ALLAH s.w.t. Then I asked him "Ya Rasulullah, why are you crying?" He decreed that "Dear Tsauban, they are being afflicted in their grave and I prayed to ALLAH swt, therefore ALLAH s.w.t ease on them."

He decreed again "Dear Tsauban, if only they fast one day and pray one night only in the month of Rejab, certainly they would not be tormented in grave". Then Tsauban inquired "Ya Rasulullah, why is fasting only for one day and praying on a night in the month of Rejab would already avoid one from suffering in the grave?"

He decreed "Dear Tsauban, for ALLAH’s have sent me as a Prophet, no Muslim men and woman whom fast a day and prayed one night in the month of Rejab with their willingness for ALLAH s.w.t, except for ALLAH swt to reward them as such as fasting one year and prayed nightly for one year."

P/s: Grab these 5 points before we ever miss it:

1. In our LIFETIME before DEAD

2. In our FREE TIME before the RUSH HOUR

3. In our EARLY AGE before our OLD AGE

4. In our WEALTH before POOR

5. In our HEALTH before SICKNESS

Happy birthday!!

2009-06-23T20:54:00.000-07:00

Happy 1st birthday MissBlog.

I'm so happy that my blog has reached a year old. And to date, there have been 15,972 counts in a year. That's almost 43 readers a day. I never did expected that much traffic a day as i've been blogging for fun.

You know what i've been blogging about right? About love and relationships, about me, about food and fashion, then about me, about life and religion, about me again, about travelling and holidays, more about me, about friends and family, me and me again, about music and movies, and again about me.Nothing serious anyway.

InsyaAllah, i'll be bloging actively this day onwards.

More of facts and fiction.

Hopefully to develop better writing skills, improvise my grammar, haha.

Well, again and again, Happy Birthday to MissBlog.

realize

2009-06-22T06:33:00.000-07:00

Take time to realize,
That your warmth is Crashing down on in.
Take time to realize,
That I am on your side
Didn't I, Didn't I tell you.

But I can't spell it out for you,
No it's never gonna be that simple
No I cant spell it out for you

If you just realize what I just realized, 
Then we'd be perfect for each other
And will never find another
Just realized what I just realized
We'd never have to wonder if 
We missed out on each other now.

Take time to realize
I'm on your side
Didn't I, didn't I tell you.
Take time to realize
This all can pass you by.. Didn't I tell you

But I can't spell it out for you,
No its never gonna be that simple
No I can't spell it out for you.

It's not always the same
No it's never the same
If you don't feel it to.
If you meet me half way
If you would meet me half way.
It could be the same for you.

Wedding Bells:Hafidz & Arni

2009-06-18T22:00:00.000-07:00

30th may 2008 marks the solemnization of two beautiful souls. Hafidz and Arni Adriana. The cousin i heart and the friend i met throughout my 24 years of life. Hafidz and Arni met while we were casually hanging out. Arni being a friend of my cousin Rin and Hafidz being my cousin.

And as time flies us by, they ended up dating and loving each other day after day, year after year. From winter to summer to spring their love bloomed in the land of four seasons. Now, they are blissed and have finally vowed to be man and wife. Through health and sickness, good and bad they'll stand by each others side.

On the 6th of June was the date Hafidz chose for the his reception. Every family member wore orange in joy of celebrating the beautiful people. It was an event not to be missed as i was enchanted by the beauty of orange and yellow flowers decorating the hall, the table and dais. It was breathtaking especially with the "pengantin" seated on the "pelamin".

To my lovely cousin Abg Apis and wife, i hope this journey of life will bring you wonders and more of love to be shared amongst you. I am truly happy for you both to be united and husband and wife and there are no words better to be uttered than the love i have for you both. Hold on to the promise you gave to the Almighty in building a family, in sharing your life together, to be a good husband/wife. I pray for the best of you both. InsyaAllah. "Selamat Pengantin Baru"

Love, Adura Sayangness

one 2 three 4

2009-06-18T21:33:00.000-07:00

Tagging Mynn

2009-06-17T02:04:00.000-07:00

1. Apa perasaan sekarang?
- Happy. Sad. Confused. Ecstatic. Byk prasaan la

2. Saya nak makan :
- buah. cos tadi dah mkn chapati sedap at Lebuh Ah Quee

3. Saya tak suka :
- orang marah saya

4. Impian saya :
- Nak jadi Puteri jugak macam Mynn tapi maybe thats too impossible, so i wish i could be a gooddaughter/sister/friend/gf/fiance/wife/mother.

5. Haiwan yang saya tidak suka :
- Babi, cos it caused the influenza H1N1.

6. Saya harapkan :
- please refer Question 4, thank u

7. Jika boleh diputarkan masa :
- saya nak patah balik 10 tahun dulu for something i should hv corrected and saya nak blajar rajin2 and do my ACCA sebab cmane pun now im doing accounts and takde la pening kpale with all the numbers now and if i did pursue ACCA, i would be travelling the world now with my friends, takde la susah2 nak plan Eurotrip cmni. tapi if i blajar kat sane i wont go through whatever i did, good and bad. hmm tah la, everything happens for a reason so i'll just have to do the best of what i have now la kot kan?

8. Saya pada 10 tahun akan datang :
- Akan berumur 34/35 tahun. Hopefully, dah tercapai cita2 utk own my own home, ade family/husband and succeed in whatever im doing.

9. Handphone saya adalah sebuah :
- alat yg connect me with the ppl i care, i love, friends n family

10. Saya pernah berchenta sebanyak :
- PASS!

11. Saya suka pada :
- Cristiano ronaldo

12. Kawan-kawan saya :
- Sayang saya jugak even though they're near and far and they're oh-so -great

13. Pernah dikhianati?
- he should regret what he did now :)

14. Apa yang anda hendak lakukan terhadap orang yang mengkhianati anda?
- what i do now. ignore him when he's crawling back.

15. Senaraikan 8 orang untuk di tag :

- Elly

- Roslee

- Kak M

- Marlissa

- Wawan

- Daing Nazim

- Kiddie

- Mieza

2009-06-16T21:31:00.000-07:00

Today my favourite quiz on Facebook was whats wrong with you? and the answers just made me smile and then giggle as it does not make sense at all. Too attractive? Really? Then what caused my breakups? And single-dom? Oh yes i forgot.. cause i'm too attractive! Funny yet confidence boosting

What's Wrong With You?

Result: Too Attractive

Your extreme level of hotness is distracting and offensive to everyone.

Seriously. You're so hot that it makes your friends vomit out of jealousy and strangers drool out of animal lust. Invest in some burlap sacks before everyone you know turns into drooling, vomity messes. Or maybe just invest in some mops.

And don't forget to thank your mom and dad for making you so gorgeous. They did good.

Movie review - Jgn Pdg Blkg Congkak

2009-06-10T22:39:00.000-07:00

Last Tuesday, while my cousin Mastina was here and me bing sick with some kinda virus-shite, i planned for a movie outing with my BFF's. Mind you, not the usual BFF's but Boy's Funny Friends. They're just totally funny to be with.

So, there i was at GSC Queensbay, deciding which movie to watch. Earlier i planned on a movie marathon of 17 again, Jangan Pandang Belakang Congkak and Terminator. But problem was, i did not feel very well to sit there in an airconditioned room for more than 2 hours so i decided to watch the comedy Jangan Pandang Belakang Congkak which was so much of a rare choice for me as i'm not the type of a Malay movie frenzy, but i did this time. Why? I watched it's "the making of.. "and i could hardly stop laughing. So i thought, why not give the movie a chance and boy was i right. It was good and i give the a 5 star for tickling my belly and made my Mr Virus go away at least for the night.

So here i am, standing ovation for the line of actors as well as director Ahmad Idham as well as the producer whom actually acted in it as well. Congratulations!

Al Fatihah

2009-06-10T22:06:00.000-07:00

Al Fatihah to the late Afham Akhimullah bin Matkhir whom passed away on the 8th of June 2009. He was a dearly beloved brother of my friend Adilla. Hopefully all of us could spare some moment to include him in our prayers. Al Fatihah

Blocked Blog

2009-06-08T22:32:00.000-07:00

It's been ages since i last blog-ed and today being sick i felt like its the best day to start pouring my mind here. There was so many reasons why i did not blogged for weeks now. My mind was blocked, trapped into my own little world. In fact there's so many things i wish to blog about. So much that i might as well jot it down here and elaborate it later on. Just in case i forgot about it. Brilliant!

1. Hafidz andd Yana's wedding [done]
2. Genting family trip
3. Man U vs Malaysia
4. Loss of Mokut & Spot
5. Kak M's birthday
6. SR and Momo's engagement
7. chomel27's jazzy june update [done]
8. Aye & Ain's wedding
9. Eida's wedding
10. Emma's wedding
11. Filthy public
12. Autobots vs Decepticons

...and so much more!

As for now, i'd stick with writing this before all the grammar starts going haywire due to some virus that attacked me last Saturday. Fret not, its not the H1N1, perhaps something Edros would call as "H2 Han2"

Take care!

Thinking of you

2009-05-22T00:37:00.000-07:00

You're the best

And yes I do regret

How I could let myself

Let you go

Now the lesson's learned

I touched it I was burned

Oh I think you should know

Cause when I'm with him

I am thinking of you

Thinking of you

What you would do if

You were the one

Who was spending the night

Oh I wish that I

Was looking into your eyes

Looking into your eyes

Oh won't you walk through

And bust in the door

And take me away

Oh no more mistakes

Cause in your eyes I'd like to stay...

The Devils painted the world RED!!

2009-05-18T20:16:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday, it was an important day. The EPL finals. MU vs Arses, oops Arsenals. I had to start off the day with a minor accident somewhere in Kepala Batas and i thought "oh, what a day!". Hoping it would be better, just before the game, as i was dressing myself to go for a cup of Teh Tarik while watching my beloved play the field, i cut my thumb. While looking at the beeding thumb, i thought "What an unlucky day!"

Here's how MU started off, concentrate on Cristiano sayang. He had this worried look on him. He had the feeling that something wasnt right. Poor baby!

I admit the first half of the game SUCKS! Well, it was slow, and dreading. Just can't wait for it to be over. And i was particularly pissed at 3 arses whom made Cristiano rolled everywhere on the field. But for the second half they were performing better and probably because he called asking me how i was, due to his instinct. I told him it was just a cut its okay and thank goodness all went well. Alhamdulillah :) Look what we've scored.. a nice trophy Glory, glory Man United!!!!

Here's how funny Andersen and Cristiano got after the game in the locker room. Soooooo cute, all of them! Typical boys.

the skies were blue

2009-05-13T20:53:00.000-07:00

Thursday 30th April 2009.

Perfect weather.

Hot and humid.

Three boys and i.

Loud music.

Tonnes of jokes.

It was just perfect. A perfect drive with the perfect company. It was going to be a long drive, a long journey from north to south and to be able to be accompanied by these few people, tremendous people, was priceless. My tummy could have exploded any moment due to over-laughing (if there is any term for laughing too much). I was even okay when i found out i left my pink toilettries bag. Believe me , you would not like the sound n sight if i miss that particular bag. From my soap to shampoo to facial cleanser and serum and toner and moisterizer and sunscreen. Everything was in there. Noooooo!!!!

It was the eve of Labor Day. I managed to get a room at my favourite hotel, The Pulai Springs Resort. This time around Cinta Ayu (the one we last stayed at) was fully occupied and we had to go for the boutique hotel, Anugraha, which, to me, is more for the newly weds and romantic couples. The view which overlooks the golf course looks superb in the morning. So fresh and so green! The room, perfect for the couple with a great spacious bathroom with a shower room and also a large tub. Did i mention the tub had a window, just in case you feel "sexy". Goodness, totally not good for a family vacation or anything like it. Strictly for COUPLES! Nonetheless, all of us loved it there :)

Reaching Johor Bahru at night was not normal, to us. We usually reach there by mid-day but since we left Penang at noon, we arrived late. Well, that explains. It's ok, we were not in a hurry, are we? Just some back aches due to the long sit. But with the back aches, we still managed to chillax till the late. Met my old lovely frens/couple/duo/soon-to-be parents Am and Rin with Rin's super-rocking mom-in-law, a lot of catching up and "interview" sessions with the Mom-in-law and i met a new friend as well, Achid who is Rin's colleague. Isn't it great to make new friends? It was getting late and we needed a lot of resting to do till the next day which was SR and Momo's day which is definitely going to be hectic. I so need to get my feet soaked in luke warm water a good shower and a great pillow, let's go home boys!

Gotta Be Somebody - Nickelback

2009-05-13T00:35:00.000-07:00

This time,I wonder what it feels like,
To find the one in this life,
The one we all dream of
But dreams just aren't enough
So I´ll be waiting for the real thing,
I know it by the feeling,
The moment when we´re meeting,
Will play out like a scene
Straight off the silver screen
So I`ll be holdin' my breath
Right up to the end
Until that moment whenI find the one that I spend forever with...

'Cause nobody wants to be the last one there,
'Cause everyone wants to feel like someone cares,
Someone to love with my life in their hands,
There's gotta be somebody for me like that.

'Cause nobody wants to do it on their own,
And everyone wants to know they're not alone,
Somebody else that feels the same somewhere,
There's gotta be somebody for me out there.

Tonight, Out on the street, out in the moonlight,
And damn it, this feels too right,
It's just like Déjà Vu
Me standin’ here with you
So I'll be holdin' my breath,
Could this be the end?
Is it that moment when I find the one that I spend forever with?

You can´t give up,
Lookin' for that diamond in the rough
(Because you never know)When it shows up,
(Make sure you're holdin' on)'Cause it could be the one,
the one you´re waiting on

Moon and stars

2009-05-12T23:32:00.000-07:00

I want to be like the moon and stars.

At night when you see Mr. Moon alone, and theres not even a drop of star, he stayed waiting for his one star. Faithful as it is, Mr. Moon will wait for his star night and day until Miss Star starts blinking and winking. When the moon sees how bright the star blinked, Mr Moon will shine, brighter than ever, and there'll be a full moon. He shares his light with all living creature as his appreciation and gratuity for the love of Miss Star.

I want to be like the moon and stars.

When Mr Moon fails to shine bright one night, Miss Star gives her brightest blink, hoping Mr Moon comes back the next day even if it was just his smile, the crescent. She'll stay so faithful like Mr Moon and when they are reunited, every living creature would see the beauty of their pure love, dark blue skies, full and bright Mr. Moon and beautiful Miss Star.

I want to be like the moon and stars.

But where's my Mr. Moon?

Breath Slow

2009-04-29T19:49:00.000-07:00

Mahsuri

2009-04-27T21:49:00.000-07:00

Last weekend was a splendid weekend. Again. Envy me for such life after being "stress-free".

It was more of an Art & Drama weekend. The fourth theatre im attending in my 25 years of life. It was about the Legend of Mahsuri. I was there to share the excitement of watching the legendary i have listened to all my life with Edros and Elly, my siblings, Kak M and her BFF Kak Reen and also my beloved cousin Mastina.

Picture taken before the show at the hotel room

Since we were staying in Subang, we had to travel all the way to Istana Budaya which took us a good hour given the traffic in Kuala Lumpur. We arrived basically 20 minutes before showtime and managed to grab something to eat and a good glass of Teh Ais. I was starving, *burp* excuse me.

(Pls note: If you're going for theatre or concert, pleas allow yourself to be early to avoid traffic jam, finding parking spaces and to eat before the show begins as sometime they do not sell any food)

Mahsuri

The best known legend of Langkawi is of Mahsuri, a pretty maiden who lived during the reign of Sultan Abdullah Mukarram Shah the Second who ruled Kedah between 1762 and 1800. She died under tragic circumstances for a crime she did not commit. She died a victim of a conspiracy plotted against her out of jealousy by Mahura, her very own mother-in-law for her magnetic personality. Mahura bitterly objected to her husband's intentions of taking Mahsuri as his second wife and eventually agreed that their son, Mat Deris should seek the hand of Mahsuri in marriage. Since than, Mahura had grown bitterly jealous of Mahsuri for whom she bore much hatred.

In time, Mahsuri gave birth to a baby boy and he was named Mat Arus. This inflamed Mahura even more. Mahsuri was accused of committing adultery with Deramang, a young troubadour who she befriended. The chieftain of Langkawi, Dato Karma Jaya, her own father-in-law was so taken in by Mahura's accusation that, without a proper investigation, he sentenced Mahsuri to death.

As proof of her innocence, some people say, white blood was seen gushing out of her wound during execution at Padang Hangus. Others maintain there was the sudden appearance of white mist that enveloped the spot where she was executed, which it was believed was a sign of mourning of her innocence.

Mahsuri is best remembered for her curse on Langkawi which was uttered before she died. She had said, "For this act of injustice Langkawi shall not prosper for seven generations to come." The execution of Mahsuri was indeed a tragedy of dramatic proportions. And her curse? Myth, legend or fantasy? History tells us that within a few years of Mahsuri's death, Langkawi was devasted by the Siamese and Datuk Seri Kerma Jaya and his entire family were killed. Rice fields and granaries were completely set on fire.

To this day, grains that appear to be burnt rice grains are still to be found at Padang Matsirat. However, many believe the curse is now over with the numerous development projects undertaken on the island

(Taken from : http://www.neosentuhan.com.my/langkawi/support/le001.htm)

There you go. Go green with envy as i took pictures with Vanida Imran (Mahsuri), Sabera Shaik (Wan Mahura) and Adam Korie Abdullah (choreographer of Mahsuri). Too bad I did not get the chance to take photos with the rest. And below, is the gang who rocked my world!!

Our night did not end there. We continued with MU's game at Rasta TTDI and boy was it such a great game. 5-2, and what more better game would you expect? Glory glory Man U!

Hello Chinta

2009-04-21T03:00:00.000-07:00

Alhamdulillah and congratulations to my dearest friend Norashikin Mohd. Fuad and hubby Jeffri (Abg Jep i hope i got your name right!) after delivering a beautiful 3.35kg baby girl at 5.30am today on the 21st of April 2009.

I just can't wait to see you Mummy Ekin and Baby Chinta...

A:Fair Weekend

2009-04-20T21:50:00.000-07:00

A:Fair weekend, that's what i am expecting for this weekend. Why? Well, haven't it been super duper weekends these past two weeks? And this upcoming weekend it should be as fair as A:Fair Weekend.

What's Happening? A:Fair Weekend

Where? SoHo KL @Solaris Mont Kiara

When? 25th- 26th April, 12pm to 12am.

Why? Do you need a reason to shop and have fun?

I'm starting to feel my adrenaline pumping of excitement now as i would be going through each and every stall available at the bazaar itself in hope to get my hands on all the lovely items promised. Oh well, i'd melt to any bazaars or flea markets whatever you call them. They're simple, chic, and cheap and yes i'm comparing those items you get from those brick and mortar shops and especially labelled and designer items. Goodness, so much to shop, so much to save :)

Did i mention they have over 50 stalls available? From everything and anything? I'll prove to you with pictures next week.

Now, i should just get ready some moolah, (how i wish i could have unlimited fund in cash or in my debit card, if they could actually accept it), my eco-friendly shopping bag, my flip flops (a lot of walking involved here so you need comfy shoes for that), shades and sunscreen. Are you ready now? Cos i just can't wait. BTW, i think the creator Marlena Mansor is my truly good guy friend Ikram Rizal Mansor's sister (Zal, correct me if i'm wrong dear)

Oh here's the map to get there, just in case this Penangite lose her way

2009-04-20T01:48:00.000-07:00

1. Ketulenan
Hadir dengan idea baru.
Memperolehi sesuatu dengan cara yang tersendiri.
Golongan ini merupakan yang paling jujur dan boleh mempelajari dengan baik teknik diplomasi.
Mereka suka mengambil inisiatif dan suka menjadi yang terbaik dan kebiasannya adalah pemimpin atau boss.
Bekerja sendiri merupakan pilihan terbaik mereka. (Haha, this one is so a fact!)

2. Pendamai
Dilahirkan sebagai diplomat.
Mereka selalu memikirkan dan peka terhadap keperluan dan perasaan orang lain sebelum mengambil kira dirinya sendiri. (i hate to accept this fact, but to those who knows me well, i bet you're nodding now even though at times i can be selfish)
Secara semulajadi sangat analitikal dan suka mengikut gerak hati.
Mereka tidak suka bersendirian.
Persahabatan adalah penting buat mereka dan berupaya mendorong mereka untuk berjaya di dalam hidup, tetapi mereka sanggup untuk bersendirian jika hubungan yang terjalin itu tidak serasi.
Golongan ini secara semulajadi adalah pemalu, mereka patut belajar untuk meningkatkan nilai kendiri (self esteem) dan meluahkan perasaan secara terbuka tanpa berselindung.

3. Ceria
Golongan ini merupakan golongan yang idealistik.
Mereka sangat kreatif, sosial, mesra, romantik dan mudah dibawa berunding.
Mereka suka memulakan sesuatu tetapi jarang dapat menghabiskannya.
Mereka suka orang lain gembira dan sanggup melakukan apa sahaja untuk mencapainya. Mereka sangat popular dan idealistik.
Golongan ini perlu belajar untuk melihat sesuatu dengan lebih realistik.

4. Konsevatif
Golongan ini sangat peka dan tradisional.
Mereka sukakan arahan dan sesuatu yang rutin.
Mereka hanya akan bertindak apabila faham sepenuhnya tentang apa yang sepatutnya mereka lakukan.
Mereka suka bekerja keras dan sanggup melakukan sesuatu kerja secara sendirian.
Mereka mudah tertarik dengan aktiviti luar dan merasai pertalian dengan alam sekitar.
Mereka berupaya untuk bersabar, tekun dan adakala dianggap degil.
Mereka harus belajar untuk lebih feksibel dan bersikap lebih baik terhadap diri sendiri.

5. Perintis
Mereka adalah perintis.
Secara semulajadi mereka mempunyai sikap ingin tahu dan suka mengambil risiko serta sangat bersemangat (enthusiasm).
Mereka perlukan kepelbagaian dan tidak suka disekat.
Dunia ini adalah sekolah mereka, mereka memerhatikan setiap peluang untuk mempelajari sesuatu daripada setiap situasi yang ditempuhi.
Persoalan yang bermain difikiran mereka tidak pernah terhenti.
Golongan ini dinasihatkan untuk melihat sesuatu dengan teliti dan mendapat semua fakta yang diperlukan sebelum membuat sesuatu kesimpulan.

6. Romantik
Golongan ini adalah idealistik dan memerlukan sesuatu sebab untuk berasa gembira.
Hubungan kekeluarga yang kuat adalah penting buat mereka. Perasaan mereka mempengaruhi keputusan mereka.
- Mereka sangat suka untuk membantu dan menjaga seseorang.
Mereka sangat setia dan boleh menjadi guru yang terbaik.
Mereka suka seni musik.
Mereka menjadi teman yang setia kepada sesiapa yang menjalin persahabatan secara serius. (i can just smile :)
Golongan ini harus belajar apakah yang boleh diubah dan apakah yang tidak boleh diubahnya.

7. Intelektual
Golongan ini adalah Pencari.
Selalu menyelesaikan sesuatu yang tersembunyi,dan mereka sukar untuk menerima sesuatu perkara dengan mudah.
Perasaan mereka tidak mempengaruhi keputusan mereka.
Mereka suka mempersoalkan apa yang ada disekeliling mereka tetapi mereka tidak suka dipersoalkan.
Mereka kerap dikenali sebagai ahli falsafah dan sangat berpengetahuan dan kadangkala bersendirian.
Mereka gemarkan perkara yang berteknikal dan berkebolehan untuk menjadi penyelidik yang baik dalam menyelesaikan sesuatu perkara.
Mereka sangat suka berahsia.Golongan ini hidup dalam dunia mereka tersendiri dan mereka perlu belajar untuk menerima kenyataan dunia sebenar.

8. Penyelesaian
Golongan ini adalah penyelesaian masalah.
Mereka adalah profesional, berterus terang, penilai yang baik dan sangat tegas.
Mereka selalu mempunyai perancangan yang hebat dan suka hidup dalam suasana kehidupan yang terbaik.
Mereka sangat suka mengendalikan manusia.
Mereka melihat manusia secara objektif.
Mereka akan memberitahu seseorang dengan cara mereka tersendiri bahawa mereka adalah ketua.
Golongan ini perlu belajar untuk membuat keputusan berdasarkan keperluan sendiri daripada mengikut keperluan orang lain.

9. Pelakon
Golongan ini mempunyai kebolehan untuk menghiburkan orang lain.
Mereka sangat penyayang dan pemurah.
Dengan daya tarikan yang ada, mereka tidak mempunyai masalah untuk berkawan dengan sesiapa jua dan pada mereka tiada sesiapapun yang dianggap asing kepada mereka.
Mereka mempunyai personaliti yang pelbagai sehingga menyukarkan orang sekeliling mereka untuk memahami mereka.
Mereka umpama binatang sumpah-sumpah yang boleh berubah dan menyesuaikan diri mengikut persekitaran.
Mereka mempunyai nasib yang sangat baik tetapi juga boleh menderita akibat terlalu bergantung kepada nasib dan perasaan (mood).
Untuk berjaya golongan ini perlu membina landasan kasih sayang.

Super Week!

2009-04-12T22:43:00.000-07:00

Last week was SUPER WEEK!

I went to KL for the training which i'm so not involved in but just for the sake of going to KL, i followed. I managed to make dates with friends. Slotting one after the other. I never had that much time to meet all my friends (as the previous guy was practically obsessive?) but slowly i'll meet all of those i left aside.

Firstly, i met someone i haven't met in ages. Khairul and i have always bumped into each other but to sit down and chat, never. So today it was just over coffee and we talked and talked and talked and we agreed on meeting again the very next day before i leave for Penang, and only if he was free. Cross you fingers :)

Attie and Her sayangness

My next date was at 8pm with my girl friends. there you go. Italiannies was super noisy with just 4 cute girls. Problem there was, everyone expected either one of us to bring along their camera, but none did and we had to rely on our cellphone which in my case sucks big time. Thankfully Attie's cam did magic! I had so much fun espcially when they had the cupcakes i got from Chic Cupcakes. Pretty in Pink. I just had no reason to celebrate, possibly, single-dom? Haha.

So after that girly nite out, , i met a just-married friend, Boy, just when i had to use the ladies. It was so funny as i was practically running in my dress and wedges. More like a cartoon character. We talked for a while and i had to go send Attie to her car. So, we went to pay the parking fee and all this while,I never knew the parking fee was to be paid upon exit, until a man said "You've to pay upon exit". I turned with a quizzical look on my face. Practically i didn't hear what he said and all of a sudden he was like "Adura?". It was my childhood friend, Nazmi! We were in the same kindergarten. Well so glad to have met him. :)

After Attie went off, i went for a drink with my sister's boyfie, Shafiq Iqmal at Lepaq@hartamas. Cool, so cool, the place. Relaxing ambience, open mic, just what i needed after a long day.What to drink? Apple juice with Lychee. Super yum! Edros was supposed to join us but since he was "caught up" with Dhiya, i thought maybe not today. But seriously, i was excited to meet Dhiya.

That night i came back slightly late to Royale Bintang hotel (apparently that's where i'm staying for the night), to get some rest before the next day. Geez, i'm so excited! Thankfully the bed was super comfy despite the size of the Suite which was rather small for the name "suite". I'm judging from all the suites i've been to and for the price of RM480nett, its not really worth it but since it was the cheapest room around Kota Damansara, we just had to. I'm comparing with One World. But i have no complaints as the bed and toilet just blinds me with perfection.

Moving on, the very next day, i had a "sleep hang-over" due to my tak cukup tido (not enough sleep) syndrome. But i just had to send Kak M, Roro and my brother for their Petrochemical training at Ensearch, Kota Damansara. And since i had a breakfast date with another long lost friend, i thought i should be early. Yes, i'm also excited and perhaps skip the traffic as well because i'd be driving down all the way to Taman Melawati.

I had so much fun meeting Ayyum, after 2 long years, and we even went to this place where they served the best Roti Canai and Nasi Lemak in the KL area, please minus Nasi Lemak Antarabangsa. Being the paparazzi, Ayyum took so many pictures of yours truly. I was blushing even pinkier than my blusher. God, i sound so poyo now. It felt so good to meet up old friends that you can talk endlessly over one too many teh ais or neslo ais. Later, i went to meet his mother since she tapau-ed me her ever-famous sardine currypuffs. That is super-yum! I'm definitely going to hit the gym once i get back to Penang.

Ayyum and her sayangness

After that, i had another date. Another old friend. I was suppose to meet Ain and Baby Arissa in the first place but since Ain did not answer my calls, and i assumed she had something really important going on, so i just re-scheduled my visit to some other time. And so, my friend and i headed to Sunway Pyramid for lunch. We had lunch at Nando's. Yummy yum yum. I personally love Nando's as the food's great and the chicken'd grilled to perfection and being the spicy food lover, who would resist it anyways. Truth was, i'm still full from my Roti Canai and the too many Teh Ais (i hope my trainer does not read my blog or i'll be dead meat) but he insisted i get something and i chose my typical grilled chicken salad since irdering soup made him frown. Haha! But problem was, it sucked, the salad. The iceberg lettuce was yuck! I never had complaints before over my fave dish. Well, maybe it wasn't the lettuce, maybe i was just focusing on my friend and his 1/2 chicken and potato salads. OMG!

It was almost 5 and i had to pickup the 3 trainees. :) Thank God, i had my "human" navigator and i didn't lose track and reached Kota Damansara just 5 minutes before 5pm. Oh, my friend, Khairul made it to IKEA before we left for Penang. U're great you know that? Haha. We, Kak M, Roro, Edros and i wanted to grab something to eat but in turn had a feast of food. Well, i had to eat something since the salad sucks right? Salmon and meatballs and daim cake. I was happy and thoughtless of how much resistance training and classes i'll have to attend to all these yummy-licious food in my tummy. Gosh! Now, i really, really hope my trainer doesn't even know about my blogs' existence.

The happy girls. With kak M

But as happy as i was, i can now travel home with a smile on my face that will not leave me for life because i felt loved with all my friends. Thanks you guys, each and every one of you who made my day and life felt less miserable, from Sayangless to much more of Super Sayangness!

Nelson - i wont subscribe now

2009-04-08T21:08:00.001-07:00

Killing the Monday blues out of me, i remembered a song a friend shared with me. Sharing is caring, right? This song, with deep meanings to it, i thought was great. I don't know, try listening to it and we'll see if you agree or not with me.

She-ra

2009-04-08T20:55:00.000-07:00

Someone sent me this video clip. After all these years, he found out that She-ra (the princess of power) is he-man's twin sister. She-ra, the

Guess what's her real name is? Adura!!!! Yup thats my name :) Thanks Hafiz/ Jepun whichever name you like ....

Baby Bumps

2009-04-05T22:04:00.000-07:00

Not in a relationship.

Not married.

and definitely not pregnant.

This is a beautiful video a preggie mom gave me, thanks Rin. Therefore, i'd have to share it with the rest of the preggers out there especially my 2 beautiful cousins Masuri and Maslinda Masood who are pregnant for the 2nd time and also to the almost-due mom Ekin, all the best to you.

For my dearest Rin, i can't wait till baby meets Mummy Dura. :) Oh, i'm so happy for all of you.

turn me over

2009-04-05T07:05:00.000-07:00

this is the first entry after a deadly month.

a month i wish never had happened to me. i will not dare myself to elaborate it any longer but since i've announced the re-new me (did i get that right? cos i can't seem to find a suitable word for it) i think i should put on my red stilettos and move forward, shoulders back, tummy tucked and chins up.

Don't you think so?

Well, as for the past week, did i mention i signed up with Celebrity Fitness? Wow, amazing deal you know. RM109 for a month and on top of that, i have my personal trainer. Yay! I know i'm signing up for trouble especially after watching how torturous Kimora (Lee Simmons) had to go through with hers. Look i'm not her friend, there's a reality show of hers, and i love the show!

Okay back to my gym story. My first week was crazy. Crazy i mean , i had eating disorders and i had just drink myself to keep me full. Milo, soy drinks name it. Drinks. And for the first week i went there 3 times, 2 sessions with the trainer free upon signing up and i went there once n i did a lot of cardio. Need those extra fats to get those sexy killer legs. InsyaAllah.

Well, best part was i have my gym partner, to ensure this is no hangat-hangat tahi ayam thing, being the not-so-sporty-and-lazy-bum-couch-potato me. My best friend and my brother, Edros. He didn't want to join but after much persuasion and marketing skills (tak rugi dapat degree in marketing and management) from yours truly, he signed on the agreement paper. Double Yay!

The second week now, i've collected my love for food and now i'm eating again, Alhamdulillah. But not so much, im more in control of my food intakes as i don't want them to seduce me like they always do. Haha you can't fool me now can you Miss Chocolate Cheezcake? I went there for 4days in a row in obsession of crazy classes like Celebrity Step, MTV Style, Body Step and Body Pump. I must say i love them all but the toughest should be the Steps and Pump class. You'd be sweating like a pig once its over.

Being there for over two weeks now, i made friends with 2 lovely ladies, first is Shirley. The lady responsible to make me stride in most classes. She pulled me in for the Bodypump. Yikes! And in the locker room, she's the friendliest ever. She introduced me to basically all her friends and including the second lady whom i can't recall her name but i idolize her stamina. Seriously, she's the gym freak! But with a lot of wise words on keeping fit, i heart them all. Can't wait to make more friends and join classes with my crazy instructor Fabi and David, i heart them too for coping with me. Fabi is amazing, as my teacher, she's great and crazy at the same time? Tu amor, Senora Fabi (i love you miss fabi).

Wish i could get into Rafa's class. He's hot, a Jericho Rosales lookalike but with those tight abs and strong arms! Such a motivator to keep coming for classes, no? So after two weeks, looking at the weighing machine was not a dissapointment. I came in weighing 60kgs and now i shed 2kgs. Not bad for a beginner, kan? I think i should work harder this time. Focused, maybe?

Well, there goes my brag and babbles on the gym, let's see what goes next!
Ciao Bella's..

2009-04-02T22:16:00.000-07:00

I'm starting a new life

No more Cintahati but

A life full of love

A life full of sayangness..

A new chapter of me, myself, Miss Sayangness..

Tracks of My Tears by Adam Lambert

2009-03-25T21:13:00.000-07:00

Well, did i tell you that my American Idol fever is back? Well, if i didn't i would like to express my love towards Mr Adam Lambert! He took my breath away with this one, Tracks of My Tears... will be on today's show..

Seems like he read me well.. Thanks Adam!

People say I'm the life of the party

'Cause I tell a joke or two

Although I might be laughing loud and hearty

Deep inside I'm blue

So take a good look at my face

You know my smile looks out of place

If you look closer it's easy to trace

The tracks of my tears

I need you... Need you

Terlalu Cinta

2009-03-24T20:37:00.000-07:00

Jangan dekat atau jangan datang kepadaku lagi

Do not come close to me

Aku semakin tersiksa karena tak memilikimu

It hurts to not have you

Ku coba jalani hari dengan mengganti dirimu

I tried to move on, to replace you

Tapi hatiku selalu berpihak lagi padamu

But my heart only beats for you

Mengapa semua ini terjadi kepadaku

Why is all this happening to me?

Tuhan maafkan diri ini

God, forgive me

Yang tak pernah bisa menjauh dari angan tentangnya

Because i can't stop thinking about him

Namun apalah daya ini bila ternyata sesungguhnya

What more can i do when it's all so clear

Aku terlalu cinta dia

I love him so much

Cinta dalam hati

2009-03-22T16:47:00.000-07:00

Another emo song by Ungu - cinta dalam hati.

mungkin ini memang jalan takdirku, maybe this is my fate

mengagumi tanpa di cintai, to admire but not to love

tak mengapa bagiku asal kau pun bahagia, that does not matter to me as long as you're happy

dengan hidupmu, with your life

telah lama kupendam perasaan itu, i've kept my feelings for long

menunggu hatimu menyambut diriku, waiting for your love to accept me

tak mengapa bagiku cintaimu pun, but all that matters is your love

adalah bahagia untukku, is happiness to me

ku ingin kau tahu diriku di sini menanti dirimu, i just want you to know that i'll always be here waiting for you

meski ku tunggu hingga ujung waktuku, even if i have to wait until the end of time

dan berharap rasa ini kan abadi untuk selamanya, and hope this feelings will last forever

dan izinkan aku memeluk dirimu kali ini saja, let me embrace me just once

untuk ucapkan selamat tinggal untuk selamanya, to wish you goodbye

dan biarkan rasa ini bahagia untuk sekejab saja, and let me feel happiness even for awhile

Seandainya..

2009-03-19T20:42:00.000-07:00

seandainya kau bisa mendengar bisikku

mungkin kau akan bisa mendengar kata hatiku

seandainya kau bisa mendengar kata hatiku

mungkin kau akan bisa melihat tangisanku

seandainya kau bisa melihat tangisanku

mungkin kau akan hapuskan segala dukaku

seandainya kau hapuskan segala dukaku

mungkin kau akan member setitis cintamu

seandainya...

my pain sings

2009-03-19T20:38:00.001-07:00

Her Sayangness Votes Earth

2009-03-17T20:56:00.000-07:00

Ever heard about the Earth Hour? Vote Earth? Neither did i until recently whereby almost everyone is taking the pledge. Well, i believe not each and every one of us did practically recycle or do good to our Mother Nature.

Trust me, is you said you did, i'm afraid not totally everything you do and eat is 100% organic, recyclable, or simply GREEN! I admit, i'm not totally and "environmentalist" but i work at an environmental firm, do things like recycle and plant more greens, join the cleaning beach party and stuff like that...but i'm no "Green Goddess" (if i say i'm such environmentalist, i'll sound so POYO!)

So why not we support this pledge, what's the big-a-deal to switch off your lights for an hour? Tak mati laah! At least you'll save a sum of you electricity bill. Good idea, eh? Plus, there'll lots of things you could do "in the dark". Here's FIVE of my ideas.

1. catch up on your beauty sleep, i bet you hardly sleep early and with those panda bear eyes, now is the time to catch up but make sure to put on your eye patch/lotion/gel :)

2. candle light dinner, cook, prepare, take out some nice food and light up those romantic candles and savour with your loved ones.

3. self-spa, put on your facial mask (get yours at Face Shop, they're having a great offer!), put up the essential oil and get some nice relaxing moments.

4. long bath, i bet it's been ages since you used the bath tub, i'm one of them so now you can have those precious moments of long bath, light up those candles, pour some of those essential oils' bath salts or bubbles and dip in. Yummy to me :)

5. quality time with loved ones, haven't got the time to talk to your loved ones? catch up with them? now's the time!

I've also included details on the earth hour, don't be lazy to read it and if you're just so interested log on to http://www.voteearth2009.org/home/ for more details :)

Happy voting!

When?

On March 28 you can VOTE EARTH by switching off your lights for one hour.Or you can vote global warming by leaving your lights on. The results of the election are being presented at the Global Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen 2009.

Who?

We need your help to get as much support for Earth as possible. The more people you talk to, the more support you will rally. This is a movement of the people to protect the future of our planet, and we need you to help make it happen.

We want over one billion votes for Earth, to tell world leaders that we have to take action against global warming.

Why Should WE Vote Earth and How?
This year, Earth Hour has been transformed into the world’s first global election, between Earth and global warming. For the first time in history, people of all ages, nationalities, race and background have the opportunity to use their light switch as their vote – Switching off your lights is a vote for Earth, or leaving them on is a vote for global warming. WWF are urging the world to VOTE EARTH and reach the target of 1 billion votes, which will be presented to world leaders at the Global Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen 2009. This meeting will determine official government policies to take action against global warming, which will replace the Kyoto Protocol. It is the chance for the people of the world to make their voice heard.

Earth Hour began in Sydney in 2007, when 2.2 million homes and businesses switched off their lights for one hour. In 2008 the message had grown into a global sustainability movement, with 50 million people switching off their lights. Global landmarks such as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Rome’s Colosseum, the Sydney Opera House and the Coca Cola billboard in Times Square all stood in darkness.

In 2009, Earth Hour is being taken to the next level, with the goal of 1 billion people switching off their lights as part of a global vote. Unlike any election in history, it is not about what country you’re from, but instead, what planet you’re from. VOTE EARTH is a global call to action for every individual, every business, and every community. A call to stand up and take control over the future of our planet. Over 74 countries and territories have pledged their support to VOTE EARTH during Earth Hour 2009, and this number is growing everyday.

We all have a vote, and every single vote counts. Together we can take control of the future of our planet, for future generations.

Her March Madness! @ Benefit

2009-03-15T21:21:00.000-07:00

Yesterday it was raining. It rained after i got back from a wedding. I was my brother's partner, how pathetic and boring my sunday was. Since it ras a rainy sunday with nothin much to do, i found something interesting to do. SHOP!

Syasya, Cintahati's sister, reminded me that my lipgloss were running low. And so it was a great opportunity to fill in. And there you go, just the stop at Benefit and i'm glued. Well, not like i haven't thought of the pretty M.A.C's Hello Kitty collection but i just totally loathe Hello Kitty itself. And i thought Bobbi Brown was a bit on the pricey side (since i blew my savings on inner wear at La Senza earlier) and therefore opted for Benefit.

I had been eye-ing for Benefit since the first makeover i had, the same day i met Cintahati, (seriously!) but since i was still a student then, i had no fund for make-ups. But it never failed to make me smile and wait for new items with the twist of quirkiness. The vintage look of the fresh item just makes me drool over and over again!

Okay, back to Benefit, so my mission no.1 and only is to get Her Glossiness. Right! I didn't. The Beauty artist, Jennifer offered me to try the Lemon Aid since i was asking about high brow. I was kinda interested in the effect. Then she asked me to try Lyin' Eyes, for the dark circle and there you go. She ended up doing a whole make-over for me. With Benetint to Coralista, the new pretty blusher to Bad Gal lash mascara to You Rebel foundation to the ever-gorgeous Skinny Dip lipstick.

So after all that and the patient brother, i ended up buying 3 items, the must haves no.1 (that means the remaining items should be on the wish list!) The Lemon Aid for the lazy girl who is too lazy to apply eye shadows for the more natural pretty look, the Lyin' Eyes which worked like magic and give you some kind of glow and Her Glossiness which looks so kissable any time you wave that wand.

And so, who says makeup has to be serious to look good? It took her less than 10 minutes to get me done and Voila! i felt like a pweetyyyyyy pwincess out of covergirl magazine (yerrite!)..... All that for a good RM251 minus the RM10 rebate from Parkson. Yay!! More and more savings.

So here's the items i got, believe me when you read the descriptions and test and tried for yourselves.
1. Lemon Aid
Wake up your eyelids with this warm yellow correcting cream. It helps to hide redness & discoloration on your eyelids. In a snap, eyes look refreshed, frisky and ready for fun.
Tips and tricks: Pat on eyelids with your fingertip & blend. Wear alone or under makeup.

2. Lyin’ Eyes
A quick concealing pen that gives you minimum coverage and maximum results. With just a click you get the right amount of sheer tinted concealer that brushes on medium coverage. It's swift, fast, and oh-so sly. Apply anytime, under or over makeup, perfect for mid-day touchups.

3. Her glossiness : talk to my agent
Gloss your way to the top... this impossibly shiny gloss glides on smooth for A-list lips that will give 'em something to gossip about. The luxurious formula with jojoba oil makes your lips feel five-star pampered... as if they'd expect anything less!

And also the Wishlist! (Hopefully that someone drops by my blog today!)

1. Dr Feel Good
This is a new idea for smooth, silky, matte skin. It's dr. feelgood - our complexion miracle worker! This colorless, weightless balm goes on bare skin or glides over makeup to reduce the appearance of fine lines and pores while soaking up excess oil. Enriched with Vitamins A, C and E, dr. feelgood is just what the doctor ordered for beautiful, healthy skin!
Tips and tricks: Using the sponge provided, pat and smooth dr. feelgood on your face, giving special attention to any areas with fine lines or enlarged pores. Continue to use throughout the day for quick and flawless touch ups!

2. You Rebel
You rebel, our bestselling defiantly different tinted moisturizer with SPF 15, now comes in a brand new "lite" shade specifically formulated for fair-skinned rebels. You rebel lite casts just a hint of tint. And just like her big, defiant sis, you rebel lite is loaded up with soothing aloe, antioxidant Vitamin E & Vitamin A for soft, supple skin. So glow wild!

3. High brow
Highlight your brow bone for an instant brow lift. This linen-pink pencil leaves your eyes lovely & younger looking... it's a stroke of pink genius! Lesson included.
Tips and tricks: Apply pencil under your brow following the arch. Lightly blend. For more arch appeal, put two dots above the arch & blend

4. Coralista (New!)
Take a tropical pleasure trip with CORALista. Sweep this coral pink powder onto cheeks anytime, anywhere. Move your brush to the beat & turn up the heat... bikini optional!
Tips and tricks: Swirl brush in the box & blow off excess. Smile & brush lightly across the apples of your cheeks, starting from the hairline and working in. - Jean & Jane Ford

5. Bad Gal
With a big, bad brush and a rich, black formula, BADgal lash mascara is like wearing a set of false eyelashes without the glue.
Tips and tricks: Not sure what kind-a BADgal you were born to be? We'll help you decide. If you want the biggest, blackest lashes around, BADgal lash is for you. For a pop of color, layer BADgal blue or BADgal plum on the tips of your lashes. BADgal... it's all in the family!

6. Skinny Dip, silky finish lipstick

(All picture taken from Benefitcosmetics.com)

Her March Madness! @ La Senza

2009-03-15T20:27:00.000-07:00

So its the F1 fever for them guys but its sale fever for us gals. It started with a simple sms from La Senza on there sale. Well, everywhere, everyshop was on sale but it didn't attract me as much as La Senza did. I'd have to admit my frequent buys here. But truth be told, the offer is superbly irresistable. Buy 3 at RM120, who wont resist that? I know i wont. Isn't a good pair of bra essential?

So the sale is finally here and i went mad over it. This month alone, i've visit and re-visited for at least over 5 times. And 3 out of 5, i'll end up buying at least something. In total, i've spent over RM600 for god-knows-what! And to say the least, i'd have to return for something i forgot to get. Maybe its just an excuse but (seriously talking here) you save a lot during sale! and i'm not talking like i've been shopping my savings every month but a good deal is still a good deal.

Recently the made such further markdown, menyesal pulak lah kan since my first purchase was the absolute rm300++. The markdown had a kick to it. For every RM100 there'll be an additional RM10 rebate. WOW!!!! So i grab and grab and grab, in total was say 200 over minus the 10% privilege member and additional RM20-30 rebate and there you go, a good rm100 savings on all that!

Sadly, all the bras were the typical cotton or lacey ones, compared to the only sports bra (like the picture above) i got in La Senza Pavillion store. There were none in Penang. So i miss that chance there. Yikes. All in all, i'm still happy with all my stuff which i would probably save it till i-dont-know-when since the drawer is currently full and hopefully, i have enough funds to go again for my last buy. There goes my lingerie shopping until August? Hopefully i'll be able to haramkan myself from entering those pretty places for at least the next 3 months, insyaAllah.

Slim and fit

2009-03-13T21:43:00.000-07:00

Well being slim and fit has always been on the top list of my resolution. And sad to say, but after all these years it seems like i've been gaining more than losing them. I went on a Girls nite out with Didie, Nurul and Eida to talk about us during highschool and we were talking on how much slimmer we were then than now. I think i told you once on my extra 12kg after being 17, which means a good 1.7kg a year, approximately (WOW!, i know).

Well, too bad im that extra 12kilos now and it seems so hard to lose all of them at once. I tried diet-ing, it failed a couple of times, but as for now i'm sticking with the no rice, less sugar and more water diet by Dr. Adura (haha!). I really hope i'll be able to lose at least a good 5-6 kgs this year...lagi banyak lagi bagus, kan?

Besides that, i'm also consuming the ClenX tea which is meant for bowel movement in English, cirit birit in BM la kan, which is not really a good option to be "healthy and detoxify" as you'll have tummy-aches and be a regular customer of the toilet. But since the function seems to be working on my tummy and it is said to detoxify and kick out all oil and fat so what's wrong with trying. But just a gentle reminder, the taste of it? YUCK!

When the "diet" topic arose that nite, there were so many things that we discussed, ways to get slim, that is. And one of the other option, slimming centre. Marie France, Keep Slim, Mayfair, London Weight Management, what else? Every centre seemed appealing to me. Problem is which oe works better at a good price? Well, to me, it's an investment, so i would appreciate if it doesn't cost so much of a fortune. I might as well save up for my other investments, but since my body is MINE!, so i think i'll have to re-consider. Don't you think so?

Another option was to get physical, get gym-ed. Well, to me in Penang it is a bit of a bias-ness here as the better gyms are situated and located in the other part of the island. So if i would be a member of Celebrity Fitness, i would have to drive all the way to Gurney Plaza which is approximately 20-25 minutes drive from home. But why i chose this gym is of its interesting line-ups of classes. Well, i dont know if its interesting unless i try, right? But if possible, i want to be serious in losing the extra pounds so much i'll appreciate those who supports me and not wiggle the velvety MCDonalds icecream or offer me a plate of Nasi Lemak early morning. Thank you.

Hope, luck, diligence, patience and everything good is with me. Wish me all the best, and i'll see you with greater self-esteem.

Here's an article taken from emmagem.com. (It's like they read my mind)

Top 8 Exercise Myths

Just mention the word exercise and you’re most likely to get a range of responses-some dread it and some just love it, then there are those gym addicts or those that just prefer to jog around the park.

Whichever it may be, Getting fit and healthy doesn’t have to be expensive or hard to do. Just do it anyway you want! By doing some simple exercise moves a few times a week, you’ll be looking and feeling terrific in no time.

Here are the top 8 exercise myths for you to know
You don’t have enough time to exercise
It’s high time you find the time to work out! If Hollywood celebs can fit in hours of cardio a day, you can surely manage a 30 minute walk. Without any practice of exercising, you’re prone to heart diseases, diabetes or osteoporosis later on in life. Get into the habit of working out and you’ll release it’s not that difficult after all.

If you exercise, you can eat whatever you want
There are many out there that do this. Spend a few grueling hours at the gym and then….devour a Mac’ds meal and sundae right after. What exercise will allow you to do is have a scoop of ice-cream or a few pieces of chocolate once in a while and not feel guilty about it. Going for a jog a few times a week doesn’t allow you indulge in a high-fat diet!

Skinny girls don’t need to exercise
Sorry to disappoint you, but no matter what size or shape you are, everyone needs to exercise. Just because you can fit into size 0 clothes does not mean you’re healthy, just as it doesn’t necessarily mean that someone who’s heavier is unfit.

If you frequent the gym, you can slob on the couch the rest of the time
People often make the mistake of thinking that if they exercise a few times a week, their work is done. Instead of taking the stairs, you take the lift. The end result of all this inactivity is that you use up less energy than someone who’s on the move the whole day.

You can’t be fit and fat
Many fit people carry higher levels of body fat. While some of them are genetically encoded to carry higher than average body fat levels, most are fit people who reward themselves with lavish high fat diets.

You’ll get big & bulky if you lift weights
This is one of the most persistent exercise myths around. First of all, you cannot and will not become the female version of Incredible Hulk by lifting weights, Except for serious lifters or body-builders who really work at it. If ladies lift weights correctly and consistently, you will lose weight!

You can immediately spot reduce from one part of your body
A few push-ups aren’t going to miraculously whip you up with arms to die for. You will lose weight proportionally from all parts of your body. Classic pear shapes will find the last place to lose is from the bottom and thighs.

No pain, no Gain
This is probably one of the biggest reasons for injuries and why people quit working out! Staying fit is supposed to feel pleasurable not like torture! You don’t need to kill to see the results. Most people get great improvements from mild effort initially. There’s no need to go all out hard & heavy that’ll leave you in pain and then you’ll probably never want to work out again.

For those of you who do not exercise, now’s the time to get to it. You could just start off with a simple brisk walk and gradually move on to a more strenuous routine. It’s all about getting into the habit of doing it and you’ll start to feel good and look stunning. Wouldn’t you want that?

Arissa Qistina Sani

2009-03-12T19:45:00.000-07:00

Arissa Qistina binti Sani.

Sedap kan name tu? Yesterday, a friend of mine delivered a beautiful baby girl. I got to know from another mom-to-be-waiting-for delivery, Norashikin mohd Fuad. I bet its all pink pink pink now because i thought Ain would deliver a baby boy. So boleh la main kawen-kawen but since its Baby Arissa, so she'll have loads of fun playing with Baby Cinta later on (Baby Cinta is Ekin's soon-to-be baby girl)

As for now, Let's talk about Arissa Qistina binti Sani

Well, all i can say is she's only a day old.

Born on the 11th of March 2009. (Bestnyeee same bday ngn Auntie Attie die)

Daughter of Nurul Ain and Sani, my college friends at YPM

Congrats, again and again Ain.

Mummy Dura so cant wait to meet Arissa Qistina!

10TEN10

2009-03-11T21:43:00.000-07:00

hello chomels..

10th of march was lyssatheshopkeeper's bday.

so i thought it's a great thing to celebrate her bday with great discounts.

10% off all items for 10days (until ).

plus with all those loads out, more and more great stuffs will come your way soon! hows that?

LOVE, ADURATHESHOPKEEPER

Attie's Day!

2009-03-11T20:59:00.000-07:00

It was 11th March yesterday. And it happened to be Attie's birthday. I called her with a bday song, early morning to catch her stuck in the massive jam. What a day to start! Whatever it is, Attie happy birthday. May Allah bless you with all happiness in life. And here's a something, something on the way to make you smile!

Yes, as well as Nad, Et, Ada and Syah's belated bday pressie. Sorry you guys....

2009-03-10T01:43:00.000-07:00

Today is the tenth of march year two thousand nine

Today is her day

Today she turns nineteen

Today is her birthday

Today she is old

Yesterday, today and tomorrow she's my sister

Happy birthday Elly!

Queen of Brags and Babbles, Adura SAYANGNESS

something new

eat. pray. love.

and the award goes to...

Macarons

give me simplicity

in new york..

taking the weekend off

press START

and so he proposed..

do.will do. doing. done

taking a second

song of the moment

movie marathon!

This is it

My current headline says

should i?

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is love alive?

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Miss Cappucine

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Who will i fall for?

BlurBlur

25 tahun sudah... (part kedua)

Beyonce Junior

25 tahun sudah

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1LOVE: Sponsor an Orphan

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Ramadhan al Mubarak

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Little Miss Busy?

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Eiffel, im in love *part deux*

Eiffel, im in love *part un*

london bridge is falling down

LOVE is more than just a 4 letter word

My Current Headline says...

"A promise for us both to b happy and in love.Together forever till we're teethless n grey? In health and sickness? Rich or poor? To hold when we fall n support in being a better muslim, son/daughter, husband/wife, and mom/dad? To love in life n afterlife"

BADpacker

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"will be away starting monday. im gonna miss u, Mr Mystery..."

LOVE is more than a 4 letter word

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Rainy days

Al Fatihah to Mohd Shahanoor

Today

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Beautiful Mess

180km/h

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she's going home

To-do list

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Featured at YSK!

Kecantikan Lelaki , Kegagahan Wanita

one more time

Rejab

Happy birthday!!

realize

Wedding Bells:Hafidz & Arni

one 2 three 4

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Movie review - Jgn Pdg Blkg Congkak

Al Fatihah

Blocked Blog

Thinking of you

The Devils painted the world RED!!

the skies were blue

Gotta Be Somebody - Nickelback

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Breath Slow

Mahsuri

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A:Fair Weekend

Super Week!

Eiffel im in love part trois

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