Monday, January 31, 2011

CNY goals and aspiration

Hi folks!

Howdy! CNY is coming…

As I am going through all the preparation, spring-cleaning and pre-CNY eve meals with my family, lots of thoughts and reflection came through my thoughts.

For the coming year, instead of a long list of goals, I only have 3 below which I hope I can do it daily:
1.       Put myself in the shoes of others. Be mindful of my thoughts, speech and actions.
2.       BE good to myself. Thus, in return, I will know how to be good to others.
3.       Be diligent and have Never Say DIE attitude. In whichever and whatever task I have set my goals/eye in.
    How about you? What do you hope to improve most in the coming year?

    Whatever your goal is/are, I pray we all progress and move forward in the coming year!

    Cheers!

    Thursday, January 27, 2011

    Google and blogger sued by curry fish head restaurant

    Hi folks!

    I read an article at TheStarOnline this morning, "Google and blogger sued by curry fish head restaurant".

    Excerpts:

    KOTA KINABALU: The director of a fish head curry restaurant which is recommended by Lonely Planet is suing a blogger and Google for defamation.

    Jothys Sdn Bhd director Tharumaraj Sivaperumal filed a RM6mil civil suit at the Kota Kinabalu High Court, naming blogger Poh Huai Bin as the first defendant and California-based Google Inc as the second defendant.

    The suit filed on Monday is over allegedly defamatory statements made about Jothys Fish Head Curry Restaurant here which was posted in May last year by Poh, who is originally from Sibu, Sarawak and now resides in Kuala Lumpur.

    For full article, go to TheStarOnline.


    Now, the reason I bring up this article is first of all remind myself and my other blogger friends on the importance of the message and truth behind everything we posted on our blogs as blogging being a social media channel can bring positive as well as negative impact to people and events around us. I hope this case will be sorted out smoothly for all parties involved.

    Have a good year ahead!

    Cheers!

    Wednesday, January 26, 2011

    @Jipaban is here to bring you another promo that is too good to be missed. CNY and Vday is around the corner! Prepare to put on your favourite oversized tshirt & nerdy glasses & go crazy shopping at the comfort of your own home!

    @Jipaban is here to bring you another promo that is too good to be missed. CNY and Vday is around the corner! Prepare to put on your favourite oversized tshirt & nerdy glasses & go crazy shopping at the comfort of your own home!

    Travel timetable for CNY from PLUS

    Hi folks!

    Came across the following article from TheStar Online:

    Excerpt:
    PLUS Expressways Berhad (PLUS) has issued a travel time advisory to ensure smooth traffic flow during the "balik kampung" exodus in conjunction with the Chinese New Year which falls on Feb 3 and 4.

    Its managing director, Datuk Noorizah Abd Hamid, said about 1.4 million vehicles would be using the North-South Expressway daily during the festive period, an increase of nearly 30 per cent from the daily 1.1 million vehicles.

    "The increase in the vehicles will begin on Saturday as the public will start leaving for their hometowns then," she told reporters after launching the CNY travel time advisory (TTA) here today.

    According to the TTA, between Jan 29 and Feb 2, highway users from the Klang Valley heading north to Kedah and Perlis or south to Skudai and Johor Baru are advised to start their journey before 11am.

    Those heading to Penang, Taiping and Changkat Jering in Perak or south to Tangkak, Yong Peng and Ayer Hitam, are advised to start their journey between 11am and 4pm.

    For those heading to Kuala Kangsar and Ipoh in Perak as well as Simpang Ampat and Ayer Keroh in Melaka, they can start their journey between 4pm and 8pm.

    ..................

    For full article: go to TheStar Online.

    For enquiries and further information, contact PLUSLine at 1-800-88-0000 or surf www.plus.com.my.

    Cheers & Have a safe journey home folks!

    Tuesday, January 25, 2011

    Father & Son Adventure Camp, Feb 25 and 26, 2010

    Organiser: Focus on the Family Malaysia

    Event: Father & Son Adventure Camp
    Objective: Strengthen the father and son bond
    Date: Feb 25 and 26, 2010

    Venue: SUFES Campsite in Tapah, Perak

    Fee: RM250 per father and son pair and is inclusive of accommodation, meals and facilities.(Transport to the campsite is not included)

    Pre-requisite: Sons need to be between eight and 13 years old.

    To register, call Focus on the Family Malaysia at (03) 7954-7920 or email focus@family.org.my. For more information, go to www.family.org.my.


    Cheers!

    Monday, January 24, 2011

    KY first Hair cut@Saloon

    Mommy used to be hairdresser previously, she requested some profesional hairdresser this time :)

    Saturday, January 22, 2011

    Friday, January 21, 2011

    Cocoaland The Great Warehouse Sale,21-23 January 2011

    Hi folks,


    For those staying near Rawang/Kepong..

    This is another last minute CNY shopping to check out!

    Happy Shopping!

    Cheers!

    (Souce: shoppingnsales website)

    21-23 January 2011

    Cocoaland The Great Warehouse Sale is Back

    Biggest ONE Stop Warehouse Sales

    Chinese New Year Goodies

    Lowest Price Guaranteed

    Purchase above RM50 and get an

    exclusive RM10 voucher from Cocoaland

    Exclusive Best Buys

    Chinese New Yaer Hampers

    from RM38 to RM180

    Products Offered

    Wafers

    Cookies & Pies

    Gummies

    Green Tea & Fruit Drinks

    Snacks & Nuts

    Gift Packs

    Time : 9am to 7pm

    Locations

    Lot88 Rawang Integrated Industrial Park

    Rawang

    Tel 603 6091 3131

    No 41 Jalan E 1/4

    Kawasan Perushaan Taman Ehsan

    Kepong

    Tel 603 6276 6862

    Popular Relocation Special Deals, 13-31 January 2011(Up to 90%)

    Hi folks!

    Wow...this is such a good reason to hunt down to Bandar Utama...DH...shall we?

    We need to stock up some books for the kids more than getting CNY goodies :D

    Cheers!

    (Source:ShoppingnSales website)

    13-31 January 2011

    Popular Relocation Special Deals

    Rebates up to 90%

    Products Offered

    Books

    Stationery

    and more

    Only Available at

    Popular

    1 Utama Shopping Centre

    Bandar Utama

    Petaling Jaya

    Poney Clearance Fair, 14-23 January 2011

    Hi folks!

    It's sales, sales and sales all over the places now!

    Check this out for baby clothings!

    Cheers!

    (Source: http://www.shoppingnsales.com/2011/01/17/14-23-jan-2011-poney-clearance-fair/)

    14-23 January 2011

    Poney Clearance Fair

    Discounts up to 70%

    Brands Offered

    Poney

    Baby Poney

    Renew

    Time : 10am to 10pm

    Location (Tel 603 8943 8380) [MAP]

    Centre Court

    South City Plaza

    Seri Kembangan

    Selangor

    www.poneyenfants.com

    Viva Hope Baby Warehouse Sale, 20-23 January 2011

    Hi folks,

    Saw another warehouse sale at shoppingnsales website.

    Check it out!

    Cheers!

    20-23 January 2011

    Viva Hope Baby Warehouse Sale

    Factory's Prices

    Products Offered

    Bicycle

    Walker Stroller

    Toys

    Clothing

    Bedding

    and other Baby & Children Products

    Brands Offered

    Sponge Bob Square Pants

    Batman

    Superman

    Tansformers

    Viva

    Strawberry Sweetcake

    Superman

    Baby Love

    Paddington Bear

    Peter Rabbit

    BB Natural

    Bebe's Home

    Time : 11am to 7pm

    Location (012 283 2321)

    Kompleks 3K

    Subang Jaya

    by Viva Hope Sdn Bhd

    Thursday, January 20, 2011

    A simple lunchbox love story

    My home-cooked lunch box which consist of love for my loved ones, and DH usually the one who packed after I cooked them. What I prefer(no chilli,healthy floss,etc), it shows in d way he packed them :)

    Wednesday, January 19, 2011

    Beryls Chocolate Sale, 15 – 31 January 2011

    Hi folks!

    Looking for some CNY goodies? How about chocolates?

    Check this out!


    Cheers!

    (Source: http://www.shoppingnsales.com/2011/01/16/15-31-jan-2011-beryls-chocolate-sale/)

    15 – 31 January 2011

    Beryls Chocolate Sale

    Chocolates

    Chocolates

    Chocolates

    Time

    Mon – Fri : 9am – 630pm

    Sat – Sun : 9am – 6pm

    Location (Tel 603 8943 6136)

    Beryls Chocolate & Confectionery

    2 Jalan Raya 7/1

    Kawasan Perindustrian Sri Kembangan

    Sealngor

    www.berylschocolate.com.my

    Baby Manja Online Grand Opening Sale, 16 January – 6 February 2011

    Hi folks!

    Another baby sales...woohoo..

    Happy browsing/shopping!

    Cheers!

    (Source: http://www.shoppingnsales.com/2011/01/16/16-jan-6-feb-2011-baby-manja-online-grand-opening-sale/)

    16 January – 6 February 2011

    Baby Manja Online Grand Opening Sale

    Online Membership Privileges

    Sale Up to 20% + 5%

    1Malaysia Baby Contest 26 Jan-25Feb

    More than 50 imported brands

    + 2000 items available

    FREE Shipping with every purchase

    of RM200 and above

    Malaysia largest online and retail baby store

    www.BabyManja.com

    Taylor Swift's third album

    Hi folks!

    Now I must confess most of the time I listen to songs without really knowing who the singer is unless the songs really caught my attention. And recently, there are so many up-and-coming young artist who are very talented. One of them which caught my attention with her songs is Taylor Swift.

    Taylor Alison Swift (born December 13, 1989) is a budding American country pop singer-songwriter and actress.

    She's coming out with her third album with the title Speak Now.

     
    Now, i am a big fan of country songs due to the influence of my dad who used to play all the English country songs when I was young. And I am definitely a fan of Taylor Swift now; for she is such a young talented singer, songwriter and actress. Her songs are definitely sounds so much mature than her age! Definitely someone to watch out for in the music scene!

    How about you? Do you have any young music sensation that you are fond of?

    Cheers!

    Tuesday, January 18, 2011

    Nice Cloth Diaper CD promotion

    Hi CD mommies,

    Here's some good news for you! Nice Cloth Diaper is having their Cloth Diaper promotion


    Buy 2 One Size Bamboo Fitted Diapers and get 1 One Size Diaper Cover for FREE: -- Super soft and super absorbent!

    http://www.niceclothdiaper.com/one-size-cloth-diaper/ncd-one-size-bamboo-fitted-diaper.php

    While stock last promotion:

    1. Free 1 JCI Diaper when buying 2 Minky diapers: http://www.niceclothdiaper.com/one-size-cloth-diaper/trial-pack.php

    2. Buy Minky Diapers (with 2 microfiber inserts)and get extra free bamboo insert: http://www.niceclothdiaper.com/one-size-cloth-diaper/NCD-minky-one-size-pocket-diaper.php
    Minky Diaper will have 1 Stay Dry Microfiber insert (4 layers)and 1 piece microfiber insert (3 layers) --- while stock last only!

     

    And many others........ check them out!

    Happy CD-ing! Cheers!

    There are so many sales going on this time of the year – fashion apparels, furnitures, gadget, you name it! Eye on the #CelcomEveryone sale!

    There are so many sales going on this time of the year – fashion apparels, furnitures, gadget, you name it! Eye on the #CelcomEveryone sale!

    Oh wow! I can't wait to head over to Celcom to get the latest LG Optimus 7 with an amazing deal. Who's impressing the girls now? *wink* Hehe.. #CelcomGreatSale

    Oh wow! I can't wait to head over to Celcom to get the latest LG Optimus 7 with an amazing deal. Who's impressing the girls now? *wink* Hehe.. #CelcomGreatSale

    My way of re-energizing my day is a large cup of #MiloFuzeJamPack and playing this crazy addictive game. I want to get the high score to win iPod Shuffle!

    My way of re-energizing my day is a large cup of #MiloFuzeJamPack and playing this crazy addictive game. I want to get the high score to win iPod Shuffle!

    Monday, January 17, 2011

    Amendments to the Road Transport Act to be enforced on Feb 1

    Hi folks,

    Just came across this news in TheStarOnline  that with the enforcement of the Road Transport Act on coming Feb 1, the Road Transport Department (JPJ) will have the power to take action against traffic offenders on all roads(including  farms, gardens, villages and residential areas; even car parks and sidewalks) in the country once amendments to the Road Transport Act 1987 are  implemented.

    This reminds me of a carpark accident I witnessed in a shopping mall whereby a car was badly hit by another car coming from another direction even though yeah we are supposed to go slow in a carpark. But I asked hubby then, what happened when such thing happened in a shopping mall? How to claim insurance or which road law to follow? Who would be the law enforcer/judge for such incident? Rightfully then, the signs on the shopping mall should be the "law" / "rules" to follow. Whoever to give a way from that direction should watch for those car coming from the other direction...

    Back to the Road Transport Act, amendments to the Act also required vehicle owners who changed their address to give two-weeks notice to the JPJ, failing which, legal action could be take against them, including a fine of up to RM300.

    Now, if I update to my MyKad to my recent address, will it update to JPJ as well?

    Cheers and hope to hear from you all if you have any input on this :)

    Subsidised Mammogram Test for Malaysian Women

    Hi folks,

    Just thought of sharing this. I came across a brochure at a Private Medical Centre where I accompanied my mom for a mammography test, which stated that Malaysia government provides subsidy for mammogram at selected LPPKN clinics nationwide. This started during the Budget 2007..gosh..I am unaware of it..honestly!

    Mammography is the process of using low-dose amplitude-X-rays (usually around 0.7 mSv) to examine the human breast and is used as a diagnostic and a screening tool. The goal of mammography is the early detection of breast cancer, typically through detection of characteristic masses and/or microcalcifications.
    (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mammography)

    The procedure cost us MYR200 (excluding the ultrasound, chest x-ray, blood test which totalled up to near MYR600...gasp...).

    So, I strongly encourage those who needed to go for mammogram and is under the qualified group (check out the criteria on their website here) or download their information sheet here.

    For high-risk women of certain age-group, they are definitely qualified to go for this. 

    So, check out more information on it!

    Cheers and have a Happy & Healthy Monday!

    Sunday, January 16, 2011

    Nap strike

    What they doing instead of taking nap? Drawing, cutting tapes, pictures etc while mommy is deeply in zzz mode..

    Saturday, January 15, 2011

    Things I learnt for the past few weeks

    Hi folks!

    Last week had been a both busy and fulfilling week for me. As I had
    mentioned in my previous post; by far Dec 2010 is the month I loved
    most in year 2010. Why? 'Cos it is the month I am both very busy yet
    very much attuned/ close with my true heart.

    I have done a lot more things in Dec which have greatly added towards
    the value and perspective in my life. Some of the few highlights are:

    1. Learning and keep practise what you have learnt to be proficient at it
    Whether it is driving, giving speech, or even cooking. We have to put
    our heart in the task besides our time alone to add soul to it.

    2. Keep learning something new
    Learning new things keeps me humbled and nurtured. Knowing how much is
    lacking in me and how much hidden potential one have internal through
    various new exposures by picking up something new and foreign to us is
    a totally enriching process.
    I took up a paid flower arrangement course in Dec from the $ I saved
    by taking a break from work for a week while babysitter is away.
    Taking care and spending time with them rather than engaging someone
    to care for them during dat week alone gave me he fund I needed for
    some self-enrichment course. :) thx to my bosses & colleagues who
    granted my leave then :)

    3. To speak from the heart and dare to speak out for something you
    believe in & which will benefit others at the same time
    The pic of the cute animal above reminds me of a documentary they shot
    on the annual hunting season in the cold Canada whereby hundreds of
    these lovely animals are beaten bloodily, hunted for their private
    parts alone and then left to bled to death.

    A wise One once said," If you want to know why there in still war in a
    civilized society, just put your ear on the wall of a slaughterhouse."

    Another wise man also said, "To know how civilized a country is, just
    look at how the animals are being treated in their land.

    Indeed, when these animals are still being treated with much cruelty
    by human, how can there be real world peace. Imagine the kind of
    sadness, pain & hatred generated during each slaughtering process.

    Although I have been a vegetarian since I was 9. This is very much a
    personal choice which I have never like to enforce upon others.
    Yet,after watching the documentaries, witnessing the deterioration of
    the environment and human's health at large( now hearing someone
    getting cancer seems as common as hearing someone having flu), I felt
    there is more I can do to promote vegetarian amongst people around me.
    I admit I felt rather guilty too that I have not been doing my part as
    much as I should knowing the much benefits of vegetarian to the world,
    to own karma and to one's health.

    After my own mom who was on-off vegetarian herself was warned to watch
    her diet or risk going for dialysis and cancer treatment really makes
    my heart wrenched for not doing enough to influence her in a positive
    way and maintain a healthy vegetarian diet.

    So much so to speak , to all who are reading this, I would like to
    strongly encourage that everyone to start from somewhere whether from
    every 1st & 15th on the lunar calendar or like the ever-growing US
    folks adopting meatless Monday diet!

    There's a lot more we can do to maintain a more live-able place for
    our next generation!

    Cheers! :)

    --

    What my two kids love doing..

    Hi folks!

    KY is 4 1/2 & Shone is 2 1/2 now...it's been sometime since I record
    down their milestone...

    These two sis-bro loves:
    1. Playing on our iPhone every night, every car trip on every single
    day. Their doting daddy will update the phones with new apps almost
    daily. And both of them know how to download their fav. Ultraman and
    Mr. Bean YouTube to the phone too.
    2. Both somehow love singing in the loo while doing their big biz :P
    3. Both loves to fight to press the lift button
    4. Both have separate sleeping hour( Shone is an early-riser/sleeper
    and KY is the total opposite)
    5. One loves fruits and d other love junk food
    6. Both loves to run n race
    7. They can have role-playing/ pretend play for hours( playing
    doctors, chef, teacher-student,etc)... Now who says only gadgets
    interest kids nowadays?
    8. Both loves drinking yakult & ribena
    9. Both love asking so much questions at the same time
    10. At this age, the younger one refused to be carried while the older
    one simply refused to walk on her own. ( it is still a challenge to
    bring them out alone on my own; I had to make a deal to get them to
    cooperate with me before I can have the gut to go for our adventure
    without DH... Things like .. Don't fight in d car while Mom is driving
    or I will lost my way ...:P kept asking them to check out parking
    space or direction for me to get them to participate and coorporate
    throughout the trip...)

    Still has a lot more to learn and check out with my two kids( God's gift).

    I hope to communicate more with them n spend more outdoor and have
    more DIY adventures with them this year!

    How about you? Anything you like to venture out with ur kids this year?

    Cheers & enjoy our time with at different stages of their life.. For
    me it is "Curiousity stage now!" haha..

    Friday, January 14, 2011

    Confused at the Telco bill

    Hi folks!

    Maybe I am not good at accounting. But seriously this is not what I understand about monthly commitment fee advertised by the telco. company.
    Let's say we subscribe for monthly commitment fee of MYR30, and we only used for MYR15, would you expect your bill to be more than MYR30??? Or, you would
    expect your bill to be within MYR30??!!!

    I don't expect my bill to be anything more than the MYR30 unless that MYR30 is a "monthly subscription fee" that I am unaware at this age of stiff telco. business..

    Check your bills and enlighten me please...how do the telco charges you?

    Confused and feel cheated!!

    My Hardworking Child/Children Contest

    Hi folks!

    Here's another contest run by a blogger buddy, Transformed Housewife.


     





    It's her very first time I'm organizing a contest here in her blog. And here I am supporting and joining in the fun!

    Now, what are the steps needed?

    1-  You have to be follower in "Transformed Housewife" and "Crazy Abt Contests " blogs. (checked twice-Done)
    2-  This is open to all Malaysian bloggers. If you are currently residing in other country, please provide an address in Malaysia if you are named one of the winners.(Yes, I am)
    3-   Please put up the banner at the sidebar and in your entry with the link to this entry. (orite..done)
    4-   Choose the best photo of your child/children that are doing something or busy helping you doing any tasks at home (if you have more than one, submit only one photo that include them all or just 
     choose one of them).(Since I have submitted once for KY during past contest, this time I like to submit one of Shone's pic-see below)
    5-    Your child/children must be in the range of 0- 6 years old.  (Yep, Shone is 2 1/2)
    5-    You are encouraged to tag 2 or more of your friends. (this is OPTIONAL) (folks, pls. volunteer and tag yourself :P)
    6-    Leave the permanent link to your contest entry here in the comment box after you have published your entry.


    There'll be 3 winners. Yippee yey!!! Excited!!
    Here's my Hardworking Child, Shone; helping me to cut the vegetables for dinner.

    Happy Birthday to another hardworking child- Fathini, the BIRTHDAY GIRL.

    Cheers!

    Thursday, January 13, 2011

    Loving Minerals Makeup Giveaway

    Hi folks!

    Have you heard of Minerals Makeup? I had but yet to try them.

    Now I spotted this giveaway at LitteMama's Diary and love to win & try it :)

     
     


    The answer for this giveaway is : Izzah is wearing green colour ribbon.

    Contest ends 25th January, 2011!

    Check it out if you like to win Loving Minerals Makeup too!

    Cheers!



    Apple 1-Day Shopping Day, 14 Jan 2011?


    Hi folks,

    Stumbled upon this...woohoo..Apple fans..getting your new year gift for yourself?

    Cheers!

    (http://www.shoppingnsales.com)

    14 January 2011

    Apple 1-Day Shopping Event

    The special one-day Apple Shopping event.

    Friday January 14

    Check out the Apple Online Store and start

    planning your list today

    iPad – From RM1549

    iPhone4

    iPod Shuffle – Just RM179

    iPod Nano – From RM549

    iPod Touch – From RM829

    iPod Classic – Just RM899

    Mac Book – Just RM3299

    Mac Book Pro – From RM3899

    Mac Book Air – From RM3299

    Mac Mini – From RM2399

    iMac – From RM3899

    Mac Pro – From RM8199

    *FAST FREE Shipping on orders over RM250*

    Apple.com/my

    Country Farm Organics Warehouse Sale,13-16 January 2011

    Hi folks!

    This year I am planning to get my CNY in more natural and "organic form"

    Here's a good chance to stock up goods...

    Sharing it with u all!

    (Source: http://www.shoppingnsales.com)

    Cheers!

    13-16 January 2011

    Country Farm Organics Warehouse Sale

    Discount up to 70%

    Don't Miss These Great Offers

    Country Farm Organics is back for Four Days

    Enjoy wide range of Organic & Natural products as low as RM1.00

    Support a healthier lifestyle and

    reward your loved ones with CFOs products today!

    Location (Tel 603 7880 9936)

    28 Jalan PJU 3/49

    Sunway Damansara

    Petaling Jaya

    Selangor, Malaysia

    www.countryfarmorganics.com

    Wednesday, January 12, 2011

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    Car Accessories Warehouse Sale, 14-30 January 2011


    Hi folks,

    New year is here..when we hunt around for new year clothes..do we also thought of getting some car accessories?

    If you do, check out the sales below :)


    Cheers!

    (source: http://www.shoppingnsales.com/)

    14-30 January 2011

    Car Accessories Warehouse Sale

    Products Offered

    Stoplock – From RM1xx

    Air Freshner – From RM2

    Ignition Cable Set – RM10

    Car Shampoo – From RM5

    Wash Mitt – From RM3

    Brands Offered

    PG

    Tupps

    Aromate

    Stoplock

    Rainz

    Plus

    Time : 10am to 7pm

    Location (Tel 603 7845 3733)

    Goodlife Office

    10 Jalan Apollo U5/190

    Bandar Pinggiran Subang

    Seksyen 1 Subang 2

    Shah Alam

    www.goodlife.com.my

    I love my blog: Everything about my blog & Happy New Year 2011




    Hi folks!

    I've received a tag from Transformed Housewife (a.k.a. Kak Nura) , a blogger buddy I got to know from blog-hopping :) and here's some questions I need to answer as part of the tagging fun...(I think some of these tagging helped us to rethink and enable others(& ourself) to get to know us better as well :)
    So Kak Nura, here I am "menyahut" or taking up your "challenge"/tagging...no "tak marah"(not angry at all.. :) All for fun! haha......
    Ready? Okay. Let's go to the first question:


    1.  What's the history of the blog's name and the story behind the header and background?


          The name for this blog came about when I was pregnant with my second child. I was unprepared then for a second child. KY was only 1 year old then. My initial plan was to try VBAC(Vaginal Birth After C-section) after 2 years :) But God sent us our gift earlier...thus I turn to blogging to record my pregnancy journey and later on sharing about parenthood journey with my friends.


    The header was a DIY one, one which I did in year 2009 after waiting for months for my Graphic Designer DH to create one for me...I just took it up to stride and create it as how i feel it...I love the kids on the swing...one activity I loved doing with my kids too :) swinging happily....singing our favourite tune...


    2. How frequent do you update your blog?


     Almost daily.



    3. Why do you want to blog?


    As a sharing platform, my journal, my thoughts, something I want to remind myself and share with others.


    4. List down 5 things about your blog.


        One-   Mostly I wrote in English (but soon, there shall be other languages..hehe...this is part of my new year resolution!)
        Two-   You can find some nice vegetarian eating places from here since my family & I are vegetarian.
        Three- Love shopping like I do? You will find some lady/family/baby related sales notices here!
        Four-   I blog from mobile 70% of the time starting from this year. So at times you'll find very little text and more pictures taken from my iPhone
        Five-    You can find some related blog shops link on my side bar which I frequented in my parenthood shopping


    5.  List down 5 the best entries in your blog.


    Hmm...why not you tell me? I am not sure which are the Best entries, but if you tell me which is the most visited 5, then yep, I can tell u from the statistics I got:
    1. Any Good tukang urut(confinement massage)
    2. Confinement Practices Sharing
    3. What to buy for second or next baby..
    4.A Visit to Dr. Koe clinic
    5. JOHNSON'S(R) Baby : Touch – Infant Massage Workshop Series
    (Note: Not in any ranking /sequence.)


    6.  List down 3 unforgettable memories since you start blogging.


        One-    I won second prize in week 6 for Project Alpha for my entry : Project Alpha, went for adventure with my dad & kids, enjoyed ice-skating for free with KY and had adventurous moment with DH!
       Two-   Being Invited to PlayHouse Disney Get-Together with Parent Bloggers and getting to meet so many parent bloggers that I get to know only in cyberworld previously; some which have been frens for more than a year!
     Three-  Being invited as a Press crew to cover the first ever Peter Pan Musical held at Sunway Lagoon and giving live update from there (not to mention juggling with two kids at the same time...thanks DH for the help and support!)

    7.  List down 10 of your favourite blogs.


        Hmm..favourite blogs...more like my daily read hehe...though some are not updated daily yet whenever there is any update, I will sure read it! They are:
    1. Transformed Housewife- The English teacher and ex-NZ expatriate with two lovely daughters
    2. Hanz : CHARM CHAMELEON CHATTERBOX- the green-living mama and CD-advocate
    3. Sasha from Bla Bla Bla Bla Bla- the pretty mama of two boys who are ever talented in Graphic Design and sewing
    4. Karen Cheng Snippets of Life- a Fashion and family blogger in Australia
    5. Kim Ong- the wife and PR Manager of Malaysian cyclist, Josiah Ng
    6. Eat Pray Love- official personal blog of Daphne Iking
    7. Sandier Pastures- a mommy blogger in Dubai
    8. Mombloggersplanet- Malaysian blog for mom bloggers
    9. Childhood 101- Aussie mommy blogger, winner of 2010 Parenting blog award
    10. Timothy Tiah- the co-founder of Nuffnang
    8. How much do you love your blog?


       I love it as much as I love my start and end of the day...(that is when I mostly check /update my blog) & I always try to refer back to my blog post to recall some reference materials,dates or events.


    9. 3 reasons why other people should always visit your blog?


      One-    To check out new things about parenthood whether is events, products or experience
      Two-    I blog almost daily
      Three-  I love sharing useful and most up-to-date events, products or happenings :)


    10.  List down 10 bloggers that you want to tag :


    - Feel free to tag yourself and leave your permalink/sharing of your blog post here at the comment box-


    Happy Rabbit Year everyone! To all bloggers buddies, feel free to tag yourself and link back & leave a comment with your permalink..love to read wat you wrote about ur blog too!          

    Cheers!

    Tuesday, January 11, 2011

    Free Talk: How to Talk to Your Kids About Money & Career,Jan 15 2011


    Hi folks,

    I happened to come across this event at Parenthots:

    Event's Topic: How to Talk to Your Kids About Money & Career

    Venue: KDU University College, Section 13 campus (LH2), 76 Jalan University, Petaling Jaya

    Target audience: Open to parents and youths aged 16-19

    Date: Jan 15, from 10am-12noon at KDU University College,

    Admission:
    Free.

    Facilitator :Carol Yip, founder and CEO of Abacus for Money and The Abacus Academy

    Coverage:

    •   The importance of life and career planning at a young age;
    •   How life stages and career impact personal financial planning;
    •   The importance of money in achieving career and life dreams, aspirations and goals;
    •   Learning money management and financial planning skills;
    •   The importance of identifying, applying and achieving personal financial goals;
    •   The effect of behavioural psychology on spending vs saving; and
    •   Savings, smart spending, wise investing and good debt management.


    Interested? To register, call Nisha at (03) 7953-6979 or email knishalini@kdu.edu.my by Jan 13.


    Cheers!

    Sunday, January 9, 2011

    Cherish

    Hi folks!

    Today I had a rather heart-wrenching tasks to do from morning till nite.

    Spent the whole morning& afternoon accompany my mom for mammogram, ultrasound,x-ray, blood test & consultation with a well-known TCM physician.

    Receive news about a very close elderly auntie's funeral@nite. But I was so tired dat I overslept.

    KY is having fever today. Yet to subside..

    Hope tomoro a better day for all...Cherish d time & ppl while they ar still alive!

    Cheers'

    Sent from my iPhone

    Friday, January 7, 2011

    Buffet Lunch @ Sunway

    Pay Less Books Warehouse Sales,7-9 January 2011

    Hi book-lovers, U gotta check this out!
     
    Saw it at SnS website!
     
    Cheers!
     
    7-9 January 2011

    Pay Less Books Warehouse Sales

    Read More for Less

    Paperback Fiction : 5 Books for RM12

    Non Fiction : From RM3

    Teen & Children Books : From RM1

    Time : 10am to 9pm

    Location

    Ground Floor

    Subang Avenue

    Jalan SS 16

    Subang Jaya

    (Next to Carrefour Subang)

    www.paylessbooks.com.my

    Hytex Warehouse Sale, 6 – 16 January 2011

    Hi folks!
     
    Been clothes-hunting recently for CNY as well as for ever-growing Shone who are out of proper clothing to wear unlike his sister,
    KY who are fortunate to receive lotsa hand-over/pass-me-down clothes!
     
    But..wow..when was the last time I step into Selayang :P
     
    Good to check out for u nearby Selayang :D
     
    Cheers!
     
    6 – 16 January 2011

    Hytex Warehouse Sale

    Kids Brands Offered

    Disney

    Tenderly

    Issue

    Looney Tunes

    Winnie the Pooh

    Time : 10am to 7pm

    Location (Tel 603 6273 2323)

    Dewan Serbaguna

    MPS Taman Ehsan

    Jalan E3/13

    Selayang

    Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

    Harvey Norman 7th Malaysian International Brands Bedding Fair 2011, 5-16 Jan 2011

    Hi folks,

    We got most of our electrical items from Harvey Norman when we first shift into our own nest.

    And now, looking to get one more bed for another room....
     
    Yey, DH time to check out @ Harvey Norman again, shall we?
    (DH doesn't really like going to that area...ever since we had KY on crying fits once at that area...and had to turn back home without getting down the car :( 
    Hope this time...we get to go..or shall I say..let me go n check out first :P lol)
     
    Cheers~

    Harvey Norman

    7th Malaysian International Brands Bedding Fair 2011

    Up to RM500 Cash Rebate for Trade-in old mattress

    Mattress up to 50% Cash Rebate

    Bed Frames up to 90% with purchase of Mattress

    Brands Offered

    Posturepedic

    Eclipse

    Englander

    Intellisleep

    Napure

    Spring Air

    Tempur

    Location

    Concourse Area

    Ikano Power Centre

    Mutiara Damansara

    Petaling Jaya

    Thursday, January 6, 2011

    Window Smashed Pics

    Happened@Cameron Highland in front of a rented old English-style mansion, around 3+am on 2 Jan 2011.
    Thank God Car was not stolen!

    Wednesday, January 5, 2011

    Cameron Highland Trip Snapshots

    Went to Cameron on first day of 2011. Below pic taken with nanny&family, with fren's dog(yep, I not in any of d pic.. Bz watching over kids& scenery :P)

    Tuesday, January 4, 2011

    Win The Dream Bag Contest, ends Jan 30, 2011

    Hi folks!
    Saw this contest at Parenthots.
    What is Dream Bag?
    The Dream Bag ensures baby is safe and warm and doesn't get tangled between the sheets and suffocates. Baby remains snug and comfy and is less likely to have his or her feet caught in the bars of the crib.
    Priced at RM109-RM129, it's almost a steal and is available online at http://www.thedreambag.my/.
    (Picture above from www.thedreambag.my)
    For more details check out Parenthots.
    How to win one?
    3 lucky readers a chance to win a Dream Bag of their choice. Just answer the 3 objective questions, 2 questions on your preferences and tell us why the Dream Bag is perfect for your baby.
    Contest participants must be fans of The Dream Bag Facebook page
    Closing date: Jan 30, 2011

    Check out the Contest Rules & Regulations at Parenthots!

    Good Luck & Cheers!

    Monday, January 3, 2011

    The year that was – a meme(Part 2)

    Hi folks!
    Continuation from my previous post.

    29. Did you suffer hardship in 2010?

    Not really

    30. Whose behavior merited celebration?

    My hubby (less temper, more sharing of household chores and taking care of the kids)

    31. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
    Me, myself and I (for not doing what I should be doing)

    32. What did you get really, really, really excited about?

    Winning some contest/getting invites to Press events as a blogger.

    33. Compared to this time last year, are you:
    i. happier or sadder? Happier
    ii. thinner or fatter? Fatter (as a result of being happier? Eating more :P ? I think more of having good appetite and more social events & good eating places to go)
    iii. richer or poorer? (break-even)


    34. How did you spend the New Year's?
    Went to Cameron in year 2011, Klang (witnessed the firework display near Jusco) in year 2010

    35. How many one-night stands?
    None

    36. What was your favorite TV program?

    NTV7 Morning Breakfast Show

    37. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?

    None

    38. What was the best book you read?

    Zero Limit
    39. What was your greatest musical (re)discovery?
    Singing? Dancing with rythmn

    40. What did you want and get?

    A change of job.

    41. What did you want and not get?

    Travelling overseas.

    42. What was your favorite film that you watched this year?
     Haven't been watching much, but one which documentary filmed on the earthquake in China caught my attention.


    43. What one experience do you never want to repeat from this year?

    Feeling rotten.

    44. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2010?
    Wear it (anything left hanging in my wardrobe during my pre-pregnancy age) whenever you feel like it, don't wait for special events. I have been wearing a lot more dresses than I did in previous years while I was still breastfeeding. Ever since I weaned Shone from daytime BF, I am able to wear back my dresses and non-nursing wear garment!

    45. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most 

    Daphne Iking. I kind of follow her story since she's pregnant, divorced and surviving strongly as a single mom now.

    46. Who did you miss?
     My ex-colleagues and old buddies.


    47. Quote that sums up your year:

    Do it now or never.

    48. Was 2010 a good year for you?

    Yes.

    49. What was your favorite moment of the year?

    Witnessing my daughter's first performance.
    50. What was your least favorite moment of the year?
    Getting sick and grounded (quarantined and missed travelling events).

    51. Where were you when 2010 began?
     In the car, watching fireworks.


    52. Who were you with?

    Hubby and kids.

    53. Do you have a new year's resolution for 2011?

    Yes!

    54. What was your favorite month of 2010?

    Dec 2010.

    55. What was your favorite song in 2010?

    Jolin and David Tao upbeat marriage song, " Today I am going to marry you!". I used to listen to it whenever I feel down…not cos of the lyrics more of the upbeat tune J

    56. What was your favorite record from 2010? 
    None.

    57. How many concerts did you see in 2010?
    None

    58. Did you drink a lot of alcohol in 2010?
    None. I don't take alcohol.

    59. Did you do a lot of drugs in 2010?

    Nope.

    60. How many people did you sleep with in 2010?

    3…my hubby and two kids.

    61. Did you do anything you are ashamed of this year?

    Yes, I shouted at kids and been telling people (someone close to me which happened to be one of the guest's mom) that I got no time to cook when they wanna come to my house for swimming (back then I have no confidence that I can manage the housecleaning, taking care of two kids and preparing dinner within less than 2 hours I am given, and yep, at the end, I ordered pizza delivery, and the youngsters(about 15-20 of them) are happy and came again for several weekends later). And of course, over time I improved and managed to make sushi with kids, fried bee hoon, etc. Learning to be an efficient host without getting stressed out.

    62. What was the worst lie someone told you in 2010?

    Not that I realized/know.

    63. Did you treat somebody badly in 2010?
    Yes, myself & hubby.

    64. Did somebody treat you badly in 2010?

    Yes, myself.

    65. What was your most embarrassing moment of 2009?

    Cannot recall.

    66. If you could go back in time to any moment of 2010 and change something, what would it be?
    To handle my change of job event in a better way. At last minute, I had to reject two job offers which are critical to that co. & team and of course critical for my career path and lifestyle too.

    67. What are you most looking forward to in 2011?

    To improve myself and check off my new year goals one by one till the last one(will share it once I got them organized and run thru :) !
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