So long....

Have not been writing for so long..... missed the solidarity. Being on your own and writing your thoughts down without the every day noise.

Very busy with work (which is very good) specially year end, orders just keeping piling in. Very good!

Favourite Prata

My family always love a good prata... so that's why I always like to make it myself.
It's very easy to make and fast... just need practice in throwing the prata in the air... Best of all you can fill it with anything you fell like... my son loves 'milo'

Recipe for Prata:-

500g plain flour
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
water (just rite)

*mix all the above ingredients together well.

ghee (melted - only use when you are make the dough into small balls)

and good curry...

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Got this recipe from 'You Tube'... thinking of trying it over the weekend (if time permits... hehehe)

Nutella Frosting Cupcakes

I did it !!!

Check it out.... Look slightly different but the taste is fantastic.... Thanks for the recipe she bakes & she cooks .

Mussel Masak Lemak - Yummy Yummy

A MUST try for seafood lovers....

Let's start with the ingredients:-

500g mussels

1 cup coconut

1 1/2 cups water

1 pack Brahim's Lemak (I cheat bit... makes life much easier)

1 stalk spring onion (chopped)

1 stalk parsley (chopped)

1 onion (whole, chopped)

2 red chilli (chopped half & d-seed)

2 green chilli (chopped half & d-seed)

1 tbsp cooking oil

Now let's get started...

Heat wok, then add cooking oil.... when hot throw in chopped onion. Fry till fragrant...
Add red & green chilies.
After about 1 min or 2, add in Brahim's Lemak pack, coconut & water stir well then add mussels.
Cover for about 5 mins then half spring onion & parsley (save the other half for garnish).
Stir well and cover again for 7 to 8 mins (or until mussels cook).

That's it... less than 20 mins to cook & its so easy....

Apple

My hubby and I had been toying with the idea of getting a kitten or a puppy for a very long time... Since we both use to have either dogs or cats growing up, we though why not.

But you know stuffs always got in the way (we call it LIFE... hahahaha), so we never gotten around to it.

Lately my son have always been bugging us on getting a pet... to him whether its a pup or cat makes no matter. As long as he gets one...

So in late May... one of my hubby's German client shared with my hubby that he's decided to give up one of his kitten so my hubby decided to take this as a sign that its time! So we adopted the little fellow...

I named her APPLE... I've loaded pics of her (she have her own TENT.... don't play play ok.... hahahaha)

Indiana Jones

Watch the latest installment of Indiana Jones yesterday.... I must it's fantastic.

However, to be totally frank.... the ending is a bit disappointing.

For those who have watched it... you understand what I mean....

Making The Most Of Tuition Schools...

Got this from a mag... quite useful.

1) Focus on the areas where your child needs help. "Children should only attend tuition if they genuinely need it." In other words, only go to tuition when they are unable to keep up with their regular classes.

2) Avoid tuition that accelerates studies beyond their classroom studies. They may end up bored with their schoolwork.

3) look for tuition centre that offer personalised attention from tutors who can understand your child's specific needs, identify any problems and help him learn at his own pace.

4) Talk to the principal or teachers to assess if their philosophy and values are aligned with yours.

5) Speak with other parents and children at the centre to find out how they feel about the centre. A good centre is one that pupils look forward to attending.

6) Don't fall into the trap of believing that academic excellence is all about studying hard. Happy, well-balanced children whose parents are engage in their lives are much more likely to develop a love of learning.

5 Simple Rules to a Beautiful Tummy

A quick and convenient way to flaten your tummy...

1) Lie on the floor with your legs bent, your feet flat on the floor.

2) Place your hands on the back of your head, or cross them over your chest like an Egyptian Mummy.

3) Lift your shoulderblades off the ground, moving your elbows towards your knees. Don't try to lift your entire back - just your shoulderblades.

4) Squeeze your abs for a second.

5) Slowly return to the starting position. Remember to breathe out when raising your body up, and breathe in on the way down.

Good luck... Must at least do it for 3 months straight religiously for max result.

Congkak

Hey guys... heard from a my hubby's (malay) friend that "Congkak" a new malay movie (I think it was showing at the cinema... maybe in late march or ealry april this year) is very very scary!

Any comment??? I want to watch even though abit blur on the language... hahaha.
But hey I can understand it ok... you just have to speak slow... hehehehe.

Passing.... Is so Sad

My immed. neighbour just pass away suddenly yesterday afternoon…. Ok his old, he's 81 but he looks ok to me…

My son called him Kong Kong… sweet old man… I not very good on death.

Spoke to Amah the wife early today… she cried and told me that Ah Kong's gone, I felt sad for her having lost my father at an early age. I felt like crying too.

Britney Spears' New Love

Yes... she's reportedly has a new boyfriend. The singer made her first formal public appearance in months at a birthday bash in Los Angeles on Saturday (24.05.08), accompanied by Jason Trewick. According to sources, they have known each other "for years".

The new romance has even received blessing from Jamie, Britney's father, who sees him as a "stabilising influence".

A source told Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper: "Jamie thinks Jason would be a great match for Britney. "She always had a thing for bad boys but now she realises good guys can be attractive, too." ...way to go Jamie.

I hope everything works well for her this time... (I hope K is watching...)

Thought for the day...

Map out your next work day...

Before you leave, prioritise your next day. Plan important tasks for the morning so you won't buy yourself a late night.

Pedra Branca

HEY!!!! We won.... Pedra Branca goes to us (SINGAPORE)!!!

ok for those who doesn't know we were in a long-standing dispute with Malaysia over 3 tiny (very tiny) island over the coast off Malaysia. Pedra Branca, Middle Rocks and South Ledge are their names. The core of the dispute was who Pedra Branca belongs to... say it with Pedra Branca... sound so exotic, feeling very Spanish right now.

Ok ok... the story goes (according to history) Pedra Branca belongs to us since the 1800s but in 1979 Malaysia said hey "Its ours!" (this was aftersome 150 years later.... totally doesn't make sense rite). Well all I can say hey too bad man...

Nevertheless, Malaysia didn't go home empty handed they got Middle Rocks, which consist of some rocks that are permanently formed above water (not a total lost I should say... hey man a bunch of rocks are better then nothing... rite. HEHEHEHE).

So poor thing....

Just got my hands on yesterday's paper.... read about a cute little 13-month-old boy who is currently in the hospital suffering seizures and is critically ill all from HFMD (hand, foot and mouth disease).

It all started with fever (so be very very careful)... my heart goes out to him and his parents. I know how it feels when your child are sick and your are helpless cause I'm a mother myself.

What's in a name...

Came across this articles quite sometime ago... just have to share it with you...

What's in a name... so why are some celebrities naming their children funny and out of this world names???

Audio Science
would you name your son this, well actress Shannyn Sossamon (A Knight's Tale) did!

Pilot Inspektor
actor Jason Lee (My Name Is Earl) named his son the above..

God'lss Love Stone
singer Lil' Mo's daughter have a mouthful...

think about it... how do get intimate with these names... hehehehe I can only imagine!

Desaru

Think of going to Desaru.... can't remember when was the last time I was there??? Must be donkey n donkey years ago.... hahahaha
Any input on how the place looks like now.... anyone???
When thru so many sites to check the place out.... no help!

Though for the day...

Drink a glass of water. Remember, you've been fasting all night long, so you wake each morning dehydrated.

Though for the day...

Brush your tongue for one minute. There's no better way to get rid yourself of morning breath and begin the day minty fresh. Hundreds of bacteria take up residence in your mouth every night, so just brushing your teeth alon isn't going to vanquish them all.

Reading Now - Facing Your Giants

Hey guys...

Checkout the latest book that I'm reading right now... I know it's been around for quite sometime now but I just found it in the bookstore near my house and I can't seem to be able to put down. I must say it's a fantastic book...

In short, it's great for those who wants to do some soul searching... for those are who wants or trying to face their demons but don't know who to...

Really really recommending this book, man...

Cupcakes...

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