Introducing......Jellybeans!

Pilot.

These are mini muffins, not cupcakes, although they look exactly like my cupcakes (Yes I ran out of ideas on how to decorate them teheee).

 The ones with jelly drops on top is my latest creation, and I call them 'Jellybeans'. The Jellydrops have different colours (red, yellow, blue, green, orange, purple) with different flavors. Adorable and delicious! =)

House Rules. A book by Jodi Picoult.

I love reading. It just occurred to me I haven't done much reading since I started working. Reading novels, that is. I read scripts and essays practically everyday but that is NOT for leisure (it has the opposite effect, actually, since those essays often give me a mysterious headache after reading around 20 of them). 

I used to love The Shopaholic Series by Sophie Kinsella. About the same time, I fell in Love with the Harry Potter series by J. K. Rowling. Do you know that J. K. Rowling purposely initials her name as if it were a man's just so that the book will become more known? Because male writers are often more known and celebrated in the United Kingdom. Whatever it is, those series educated and fascinates me when I was growing up, in my school years. But surprisingly, I have ALL seven of the Harry Potter books, but I don't even own any of the Shopaholic series. Hurmmm....

After I graduated from high school, I entered my university years. By this time I've outgrown Sophie Kinsella and J. K. Rowling, but I fell head over heels with Julie Garwood. She often writes about barbarians or barbaric men who are tough and rough, falling in love with beautiful, soft-spoken, fragile ladies. I owned a lot of her books, in which I read as often as I can. Also, I read and own a lot of Cecelia Ahern's and Nicholas Spark's. Notice the theme there? Yes, ROMANCE. 

Then I went to New Zealand, and I came back. I started looking for a new writer that could blow my mind off. When I was in Popular Bookstore with Zombee, I saw a book titled 'House Rules'. Not interesting at all. But something drew me to pick up the book and read the synopsis behind the cover. The story is not about love, fantasy or how a girl struggles to support her impulsive shopping amidst her mounting credit card bills. It's about a mother and her child. And I put the book back down on the shelf.

Days after, I went to a bookstore again. I picked up the same book, House Rules. The writer is Jodi Picoult. Not familiar at all, at least to me. And I put it back down again. This happens for more than 20 times over two weeks, I think.

And then one day, I came back from window shopping with Zombee, I realized that there was something else in the paper bag I was carrying. I didn't realize this earlier because, being a considerate gentleman that he is, Zombee was holding the bags for me. I was pleasantly surprised finding what was inside. Can you guess?

I was so happy and flabbergasted! I hate it when he does that! Buying or getting me things I really-really want! Oh wait who am I kidding? I love it when he does that! Thank you Zombee. He afterwards told me that he felt annoyed pitiful watching me picking up the book every time we enter a bookstore, but not buying it (because I did not have any money then. I was a poor, poor student).

One might say "It's just a book. Anyone can buy it. Duh." Well, MY book has this inside. And it is what makes it special, one of its kind. What makes me treasure it most.

To readers who are looking for a new breath of air, you can try Jodi Picoult. She often writes about mothers or family matters. But if you are looking for romance, you are barking up the wrong tree. Picoult deals with more matures issues in life, such as parental love, forgiveness and accepting imperfection in the people that we love. Her way of writing is so fresh and personal. I've learnt a lot reading her supposedly fictional novels. For examples, now I know a lot about Asperger Syndrom. Well, if you are not familiar with some of her writings, maybe you have watched the movie 'My Sister's Keeper'? Major TEARFEST for me. So does all of her books. 

Kejohanan Bola Jaring majlis Sukan Sekolah-sekolah Daerah Kubang Pasu 2011

Panjang gilos tajuk, haha. Aku ambik dr tajuk brochure je. On the first day, we qualified for the semi finals (team under-18). On the second day, we lost to SMK Pulau Nyior. So after the game we celebrated one of the player's birthday, Farahanis. Malas nak tulis la. I need my rest. Layan gambaq2 jom!

The birthday girl with the team manager

In my English class we sing, we act, we dance, we draw, we play

p/s: okay in the last pic I look pale and sick. OMG! Was that how I looked today? Need a makeover la! Btw, sape menang teacher blanja KFC. Woot!

Wanita cantik buat lelaki jadi bodoh? Betul ke?

Image was taken from here


Artikel dipetik dari Berita Harian Online, Sabtu 2 April 2011

Menarik artikel ni. Tapi cantik itu subjektif, betul? Bodoh pun sebernarnya subjektif jugak. Tetapi sebagai seorang perempuan, aku disagree dengan pendapat penulis.


So, apa kata anda? 

Stacked rainbow cupcakes

Happy April Fools' Day everyone!

1. Sorry they are really messy+sloppy, I was in a rush putting them together.

2. They were supposedly smaller than this but....

3. I used vanilla buttercream frosting to 'paste' the pieces together.

4. Colours are safe food colouring, all are vanilla flavoured cupcakes.

5. 3 cupcakes for 3 wonderful months. Thank you jb!

Makan ubat sampai kenyang, tak payah makan nasik

Before I proceed, this is a mopey, negative post. I'm feeling very sad+down+sick while writing this. Nak mengadu kat blog jugak, tak kira. Bukan meraih simpati, cuma mengadu di blog sendiri. Tak suka tak payah baca, betul tak kawan-kawan?

So I went to the clinic just now, because I'm not feeling very good these past three days (Yes, cikgu ponteng sekolah hari ni). Dad had to drive me there because I couldn't drive on my own, the headache is too much.

On top of the 2 types of meds + 3 vitamins im currently taking daily to help me with my low blood pressure, the doc gave me 3 other types of meds to be taken till the fever is gone, and 2 types of vitamins to be taken throughout my life. Because according to him, "Dah orang kurus sangat ni tak boleh nak buat apa. Bagi vitamin dengan suruh makan ja." Dush.

And dad gave me 5 types of meds to be taken too. So sehari berapa bijik ubat aku perlu telan? I hate just thinking about it. It makes me feel like i'm dependent on the meds, and if I stop taking them i'm gonna collapse, or get a fever, or puke, or get a very negative urine result like just now (because I don't drink enough water, not because of drugs, okay!) Dah la kena ambik darah 1 tabung uji. Sakit tau kena cucuk. Oh, not to mentioned the medical expanses. Meds are NOT CHEAP. Dang.

I used to be healthy and a bit chubby. What happened? So those who think being skinny is a good thing, think again. 

On a positive note, I received 2 days of  medical leave.

New Zealand, I miss thee.

Halloween closed party 2008. Venue: Unilodge, Symond St., Auckland, New Zealand.

Costumes. Laughter. Fun. Food. Good company. Memories.

p/s: The graveyard cake on the right side was my creation. Double whammy chocolate cake. I used crushed oreo for the dirt effect. The tombstone was tim tam biscuit. Yum! Used a (white) chocolate tube for writing RIP on the biscuit. The skeleton and tarantula was non-edible, but that didn't stop some people from trying to eat them! 

p/ss: Which character was I? Take a guess. ;)

What I want in a MAN

What  I Want In A Man! (The Original List)

1. Handsome
2. Charming
3. Financially successful
4. A caring listener
5. Witty
6. In good shape
7. Dresses with style
8. Appreciates finer things
9. Thoughtful

What  I Want in a Man, Revised List (age  32)  

 

1. Nice looking

2. Opens car doors, holds  chairs
3. Has enough money for a nice dinner
4. Listens more than talks
5. Laughs at my jokes
6. Carries bags of groceries with ease
7. Owns at least one tie
8. Appreciates a good home-cooked meal
9. Remembers birthdays and anniversaries 

What  I Want in a Man, Revised List (age  42)  

1. Not too ugly

2. Doesn’t  drive off until I’m in the car
3. Works steady - splurges on dinner out  occasionally
4. Nods head when I’m talking
5. Usually remembers punch lines of jokes
6. Is in  good enough shape to rearrange the  furniture
7. Wears a shirt that covers his stomach
8. Knows not  to buy champagne with screw-top lids
9. Remembers to put the toilet seat  down
10. Shaves most weekends

What  I Want in a Man, Revised List (age  52) 

1. Keeps hair in nose and ears trimmed

2. Doesn’t belch or scratch in public
3. Doesn’t borrow money too often
4. Doesn’t nod off to sleep when I’m venting
5. Doesn’t re-tell the same joke too many times
6. Is in good enough shape to get off the couch on weekends
7. Usually wears matching socks and fresh underwear
8. Appreciates a good TV dinner
9. Remembers your name on occasion
10. Shaves some  weekends

What  I Want in a Man, Revised List (age  62)

1. Doesn’t scare small children

2. Remembers where bathroom is
3. Doesn’t require much money for upkeep
4. Only snores lightly when asleep
5. Remembers why he’s laughing
6. Is in good enough shape to stand up by himself
7. Usually wears some clothes
8. Likes soft foods
9. Remembers where he left his teeth
10. Remembers that it’s the weekend

What  I Want in a Man, Revised List (age  72)

1. Breathing.

2. Doesn’t miss the toilet.   

FUNNY AS! BWAHAHA.

Source: http://desktopdiva.i.ph/blogs/desktopdiva/2010/01/30/what-i-want-in-a-man-womens-wishlists-at-different-ages/

Bercakap biarlah manis

Image was taken from here

Assalamualaikum lovely people! Entry kali ni nak membebel pasal kesopanan dan kesusilaan. Sapa taknak baca sila tutup tab ini, sekian terima kasih.


Aku kurang gemar dengan sesetengah orang yang senang-senang ja melemparkan perkataan kurang manis atau kata kesat kat orang lain. Biar di pusat membeli-belah, di pasar, di tepi sungai, di sekolah, di panggung wayang, di masjid, mahupun di rumah nenek sendiri, semuanya tak sesuai bagi perkataan tu. Zaman-zaman muda mudi dulu aku pun tergolong dalam golongan ni jugak. Aku selalu ter-melatah perkataan tak elok. Astagfirullahalazim... Tapi sekarang dah tak lagi, Alhamdulillah...

If melatah, melawak or anything, which is probably unintentional, mungkin boleh diterima akal lagi. Ini senang-senang ja nak cakap orang lain lain bodoh, bengap, cib**. Tolonglah, very rude la brotha. Tak manis langsung mendengarnya. Meluat pun ada, walaupun kau tak cakap kat aku, kau cakap kat mamat yang berdiri tepi stesen bas tu. Entah-entah academically or street-wise, or both,  mamat yang berdiri tepi stesen bas tu yang dikatakan bodoh atau bengap atau pant** tu lagi pandai dari orang yang mengata tu. Who knows, kan? Ada peribahasa kot pasal ni, dulang paku serpih something something, mengata orang dia yang lebih. I'm sorry I'm not very good at peribahasa, so I hope you figured out what I was trying to say.

We as Malaysians should be more courteous and respectful, am I right? Kempen Budi Bahasa Budaya Kita tu aku tau, memang takdak effect pon sebab tahap kurang sopan customer service di Malaysia, yang sedihnya, sampai ke hari ini masih tinggi melangit. *sighhhhhhhhh* Dulu masa duk kat NZ, customer service dia memang superb. Kat mana-mana pun. Bank, post office, kedai, people are courteous everywhere. Kalau diorang yang kafir pun boleh bersopan dan berbudi bahasa macam tu, kenapa kita yang Islam, yang dipupuk semenjak kecil tentang adab dan kesopanan, lagi berperangai teruk? Haaa jawab, jawab!

Kalau kita tak suka orang lain berkasar bahasa dengan kita, janganlah kita berkasar bahasa dengan orang lain jugak. Sedih jugak tengok golongan muda terutamanya, yang berpelajaran tinggi pulak tu, asyik mengungkap perkataan tak elok dan kesat. So people lets not call others with names we don't want others to call us. It's just fair, innit? Sapa setuju angkat tangan!

Sabda Rasulullah s.a.w yang maksudnya:

Bukanlah (golongan ini) daripada orang beriman yang sempurna imannya : orang yang suka mengecam, suka melaknat yang suka bercakap kufur dan yang suka mencarut

Have you ever been sandboarding?

Location: Sand Dunes Cape Reinga, Northland, New Zealand.

I snowboarded, I sandboarded. I definitely love sandbording more. 

p/s: I came down second in the vid. ;)

SALE SALE SALE!

To those who are interested in purchasing can PM me, leave a comment or reach me thru FB. I'll advise the payment details.

Postage is RM 8 for Semenanjung Malaysia and RM 10 for Sabah and Sarawak. Postage will be done via Pos Laju Berhad.

For purchase of RM 30 and above, postage is FREE!

CODE: 1 (RM 50)

Greenish turquoise cocktail dress. BRAND NEW. NEVER WORN. No tag. No brand. In very good condition. Shiny+wedding dress-ish material (not too sure). I bought this at New Zealand for 40 dollars (appx. RM90). Can fit size XS, S and M. The ribbon will help you loosen/fasten the hip part of the dress at your desire.

Stretchable material the the back to ensure comfort!

CODE: 02 (RM 50)

Black cheongsam with bright red tiny flower details. Material is part silk. In very good condition. Can fit size XS, S and M. No brand. The tag says size 18 but it's not that big lah! BRAND NEW. NEVER WORN. Bought this at Lantern Festival, Auckland, New Zealand (NZ)

CODE: 03 (RM 8)

Rolling Stones Bedazzled t-shirt. PRE-LOVED. No brand. In very good condition. Colour: Black. Can fit size XS, S and M.  Stretchy cotton material. Selling for RM8.

CODE: 04 (RM 5)

Comma ruffled baby blue halter neck. BRAND NEW. NEVER WORN. Tag is still on. Material: Cooling, stretchy cotton. Original price on tag: RM20. Selling for RM 5.

CODE: 05 (RM 15)

Strap top-dress. BRAND NEW. NEVER WORN. TAG IS STILL ON. Material is 100% polyester. Size S. Original Price RM30, selling for 50% off RM15 only.

CODE: 06 (RM 20)

Bought from Dotti, NZ (AUstralian Brand). Soft cotton short skirt. Stretchy material on the hip area. Bright orange. BRAND NEW. NEVER WORN. Size S. Bought for 20NZD, selling for RM20.

CODE: 07 (RM 15)

Material is 100% cotton. Pardon the picture, original colour is more likely on the top picture. BRAND NEW. NEVER WORN. Tag is still on. Size M.

CODE: 08 (RM 15)

Material is 100% cotton. Bought from Valley Girl, NZ (Australian/NZ brand). In very good condition. The sleeve is very very cute! Size Xs but can also fit S.

CODE: 09 (RM 10)

Purple baby doll dress. In very good condition. worn less than 5 times. Size S. Material 100% cotton. Bought from Jeanswest (Australian Brand)

CODE: 10 (RM10)

Large boyfriend tee. In Very good condition. Can fit size XS, S and M. In very good condition, worn only once. Pair this with a skinny jeans and a bright orange singlet for a casual stylish look!

CODE: 11 (RM 20)

Purple girly top. BRAND NEW. NEVER WORN. Tag is still on. Size S, but can fit size M as well. Material is 100% viscose (way way softer than cotton!). Bought at Jeanswest (Australian brand)

CODE: 12 (RM 15)

Princess t-shirt. Material is 93% cotton 7% spandex (stretchy). Very figure hugging. Size Xs but can fit sixe S as well. In very good condition. Bought from Supre' (Australian brand)

CODE: 13 (RM 10)

Candy tank top with cutest buttons! The buttons are real buttons, so the tank is rather 3D! Can fit size Xs, S and M. In very good condition, worn less than 5 times. Bought from Orange Sorbet.

CODE: 14 (RM 10)

You need me t-shirt. Can fit size XS, S and M. In very good condition. Worn only once. Toilet paper picture, with the message 'You need me'. Funny as, huh?

CODE: 15 (RM 10)

Back view

Lace long sleeved-dress. This has been in my closet collecting dust. BRAND NEW. NEVER WORN. But the sad thing is it's a bit stained here and there (but barely noticeable). That's why I'm letting it go at a very cheap price of RM 10. The sleeves are see-through lace but the dress itself has a white inner. Two zips at the hip part. Free size, can fit size XS, S and M.

White inner

CODE: 16 (RM 20)

Very super duper cute pale pink summer dress. In very good condition, worn only once. No brand. Free size, can fit size XS, S and M. 

Top part of the dress (bosom part) is lace

Bottom part of the dress: Knitted material. Pardon the colour, colour is more likely on the previous pics.

Dark brown inner

CODE: 17 (RM 15)

English print tube dress. In very good condition, worn only once. The colour is morelikely from this picture and the one after this. Can fit size XS and S. 

5 layers of ruffles! Cuteness attack!