Monday, 29 October 2007

Guys do want to look perfect infront of Girls too

You have to watch the guy on the left, NOT THE GIRL!!!

Lynn Andy's Birthday

Start:     Dec 27, '07 12:00a

Travelling with Your Luggage - Be careful

School holiday is a good time to go holiday uh? But please be careful with your luggage.

This video shows how easily your checked-in luggage can be opened without much trouble.

Bear in mind that what can be removed from your luggage can also be the other way round - drugs, firearms, bombs, deadly snakes or tarantulas can be placed inside your luggage too!

This video shows how easy it is to break open your zippered baggage. The worse is you may not even notice about it until you open your baggage after your arrival to your destiny. It is much better for you to keep your valuables with your hand carry.... On the other hand, if you lost our key... you can do the same!

DON'T WORRY IF YOU LOST YOUR KEY.. - Watch more funny videos here

Please read this!!!!

http://mawarpooh.multiply.com/journal/item/335/Unwelcomed_Guests_During_Eid-_What_would_you_do_in_my_position

MUST READ!!!!

Sunday, 28 October 2007

Kindergarten Concert 2007 at ITE College East




The Finale.....

Kindergarten Concert 2007 at ITE College East

Ashraf participated in the school concert yesterday. I woke him up at 7am, got him ready in his costume - yellow leotard and as requested by his teacher... some light make up. I really do not like to make him up. OH please! We sent him to school at 8.15am and I was shocked to see other boys make-up were so 'wayang'! I was hoping that the teacher would not add any more colours to his face!!!

HB and I had breakfast, went home to change and off to ITE College East.

He was a Seahorse. A chubby seahorse in The Little Mermaid!

After the concert, I realised that his make-up too had became so 'wayang'. Had a hard time removing the make up from his face. I do not want to go out with my son with make-up on like a girl!!! heeh..

Friday, 26 October 2007

Your name in Japanese, Italian, French....

Your Japanese Name Is...
Miya Kawashi
Your Italian Name Is...
Felice De Luca
Your French Name is:
Doreen Corre
Your Irish Name Is...
Jade Egan
Your Hawaiian Name is:
Kane Kamea
Your German Name is:
Britta Anke
Your Mexican Name Is...
Doña Angelica
Your Scandinavian Name is:
Signa Karena
What Lyndy Means
L is for Legendary

Y is for Young

N is for Neat

D is for Dainty

Y is for Young

Thursday, 25 October 2007

How to choose Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

Apples

Look for firm apples that are free of bruises. For red-colored varieties, look for apples that are mostly red. For yellow-colored apples, look for apples that are mostly bright yellow. Red and yellow apples that have several patches of green color are generally not as tasty as bright red and yellow apples.

Handle apples with care to prevent bruising.

Apples are in season from October to about late April.

Asparagus

Look for straight, bright-green stalks with stiff tips. For optimal nutritional value and flavor, steam asparagus instead of boiling it.

Asparagus is in season from March to about June.

Bananas

Look for bananas that do not have bruises or soft spots, especially along the undersides of the bottom-most row. If left at room temperature, bananas that are any shade of green should eventually ripen. Extra-ripe bananas can be peeled and stored in a container in the freezer for smoothies or banana ice cream (made with a champion juicer).

Bananas are imported year-round.

Beets

Choose beets that are firm and attached to red stems and fresh green tops. Loose beets without their tops are typically older than those that are attached to their green tops.

Beets are in season from about mid-June to mid-October.

Blueberries

For fresh blueberries, look for firm berries. You really can't go wrong with frozen wild blueberries, which are available year-round.

Fresh blueberries are in season from about mid-June to mid to late August.

Broccoli

Look for tightly budded heads that are dark green in color.

Broccoli is in season from July to October.

Carrots

Look for firm carrots with relatively smooth skin. Avoid thick carrots, as they often have tough centers.

If you buy fresh bunched carrots with green tops, remove the tops before storing, as they can suck moisture and nutrients away from the roots.

Carrots are available year-round, but are best from July to September.

Cucumbers

Look for firm, unblemished, and dark green cucumbers.

Cucumbers are in season from June to September.

Eggplant

Choose eggplants that are heavy for their size and have smooth skin.

Eggplants are in season from August to September.

Fresh Figs (not dried)

Choose plump figs that seem heavy for their size. Be sure to pick ones that smell nice; old figs tend to smell a tad sour.

Fresh figs are in season from about mid-May to mid-October.

Garlic

Look for plump and firm bulbs that are completely surrounded by their tissue-like covering. Avoid ones that have green sprouts.

Garlic is in season from August to October.

Grapes

Choose grapes that are firm; soft grapes or those that feel like little water balloons tend to be too ripe. If possible, use a tissue to wipe down a single grape for a taste test before choosing each cluster.

Grapes are in season from August to September. Imported grapes are available year-round.

Hass Avocados

Choose avocados that have roughly-textured skin; those that are relatively smooth skinned tend to have less flavor. Avocados are ready to eat when their skins are dark and they give a little to slight pressure.

Hass avocados are in season from February to October.

Honeydew Melons

Look for melons that are free of bruises and areas of broken skin/rind. Leave at room temperature until they give ever so slightly to heavy pressure. Their skins may wrinkle slightly and they may give off a mild melon fragrance when they are ripe.

Honeydew melons are in season from August to October.

Leeks

Look for leeks that have dark green leaves and white bulbs. Leaves that have yellow and brown spots are usually overripe.

Leeks are in season from August to November.

Mushrooms

Look for mushrooms that are free of bruises and other blemishes. Fresh mushrooms are not wrinkled or slimy.

Mushrooms are in season from October to November.

Onions

When looking for dry onions, choose those that are firm and have no soft spots.

When looking for green onions, choose those that have bright green leaves and are not slimy.

Dry onions are in season from September to December.

Green onions are in season from July to September.

Oranges

For eating out of hand, choose California navel oranges that are heavy for their size and without obvious blemishes.

California navel oranges are in season from about mid-November to late spring. They are sweetest from about January to early March.

Peaches

Choose peaches that have smooth skin without bruises, and that give a bit to pressure. Peaches that do not give to pressure can ripen, but often do not get as soft and sweet as those that are already somewhat ripe at the market.

Peaches are in season from July to September.

Pears

Choose pears that have smooth skin and no bruises.

Pears are in season from August to December.

Potatoes

Choose firm potatoes that are free of bruises and cracks.

Potatoes are in season from September to January.

Raspberries

Choose raspberries that are bright red. Look carefully to be sure that there are no signs of mould, the most common one being the presence of white, cotton-like strands in and around the berries.

Raspberries are in season from July to September.

Red Peppers

Choose red peppers that have thick, smooth skin.

Red peppers are in season from about May to September.

Spinach

Choose spinach that is dark green with no signs of yellowing, sliminess, or wilting.

Spinach is in season from June to October.

Strawberries

Choose strawberries that are plump, dark red, and without bruises. Fresh berries carry a distinct strawberry fragrance.

Strawberries are in season in June and early July.

Tomatoes

Choose tomatoes that are bright red, firm, and free of bruises. Like strawberries, fresh tomatoes will carry their own distinct fragrance.

If preparing tomato slices, slice them from top to bottom to prevent unnecessary loss of natural juices.

Field tomatoes are in season from August to September.

Watermelon

Look for a watermelon that has a firm, dark green rind. A slight hollow sound upon tapping with your knuckles is often a sign of a full and juicy melon.

Peak season for watermelons is from mid-May to late August.

Winter Squash

Look for squash that have hard, smooth skin.

Acorn and butternut squash are in season from September to December.

Yams

Choose yams that do not have any cracks or soft spots. Steaming is the best cooking method to preserve the nutritional value of yams.

Yams are in season from October to about March.

Zucchini

Choose zucchini that have firm, dark green skin. Old zucchini are soft and wrinkly.

Zucchini are in season from July to September.

A reply from Hubby

Since we found each other
Life has never been smoother
Every challenge and test that came
You made them stress-free all the same

The 4 smiling handsome faces that surround us above
Is a testimony of our family filled with love
You have been the guiding light like the northern star
This the boys will affirm wherever they may be, near or far.

We fit together like a glove, there is no-doubt
"I love You" the Love of My Life, I cannot do without
As we water the plant and sow the seeds of our Love, our Life
I raise both hands to HIM ... a word of Thanks
... for the boys, for YOU ... for US
... for what was, what is and what will be.

Thank you for all the joy that only a true Love can bring.

I surrender sincerely to be in your arms,
Your Husband.

Wednesday, 24 October 2007

To my dearest Hubby...

MY PROMISE TO YOU

I'll never forget,
The first time we met,
I remember it like it was yesterday,
It's stays deep in my heart,
The day you found me.
~*~
We have promised that we would give
To each other all there is to give
For as long as we both shall live.
~*~
I never want wealth or fame,
I only want to have your name,
I only want to wear
That tiny band of gold
And always have you to hold.
~*~
I will keep my promise to you,
I will never be untrue,
Even though sometimes I  will be
Away from you.
~*~
I will never break your heart,
I've always loved you from the start,
I must say to you this very special day,
I won't let it take my pride,
I want to be your bride. ---- Already your bride...
~*~
I will never let you feel empty inside,
I will never break the ties that bind,
I will never leave you behind,
I will never let our love die.
~*~
So I make another promise to you, my love,
We will live and we will learn,
And where ever you may go,
My heart will always follow.
~*~
And now it's plain to see,
The the promise's that I have made to thee,
Will show in time, you see,
That you and I will never be lonely,
I love this you and me.


HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MY LOVE!

Collage...




I got nothing better to do.... while waiting for Nusantaratv.tv videos to be uploaded on the server.... these are the things that I've done...

Tuesday, 16 October 2007

Wedding Anniversary!

Start:     Oct 25, '07 04:00a
Where 2 becomes 1 and 1 becomes 6....lolz

Monday, 15 October 2007

Who look like who??

Kuang Kuang kuang... some said Azirul looks like me...but now.....hmmmm

AA Look-alike Meter

My cool celebrity look-alike collage from MyHeritage.com. Get one for yourself.



yer lah tu... semua look like Daddy... huargghhh!!!

AA Look-alike Meter

My cool celebrity look-alike collage from MyHeritage.com. Get one for yourself.



It's a known fact!!! Photocopy betul!!!

See me morph into Jennifer Love Hewitt!

My Celebrity Look-alikes

My cool celebrity look-alike collage from MyHeritage.com. Get one for yourself.

Bergaya di Hari Raya 2007




First day was too busy that I didnt take family photos. We all wore gold-coloured baju kurung. 2nd day we wore blue. Today... being 3rd day... we are all in... Home Clothes...hehehe... no jalan... boys have to do revision... exams coming and I am having all the stress.
We have not yet received that many visitors... somehow my kuih are half gone.... boys and daddy yg macam guests.... watched tv and munching all my kuih. Since today we didnt go out.... I've made some more kuih..while the boys were having tuition. ahahahha...

Anne Geddes New Model




My bumble bee....

Thursday, 11 October 2007

Yeah! Yeah!

Yeah Yeah! Besok raya!!!! Yeah Yeah Hubby Balik!!!! So much yeahness!!!!

SELAMAT HARI RAYA SEMUA....

 

Tuesday, 9 October 2007

SELAMAT HARI RAYA

Glitter Photos
Maaf Zahir & Batin!

It's ok Baby!

This morning at 2.00am, Aaron's mumbling woke me up. His body was hot. Quickly gave him his medications. While I was trying to put him to sleep, Ashraf started coughing and that made Aaron open his eyes big big!!! Alamak!!! I rushed to the kitchen to get Ashraf's medications. Both were awake till 3.30am. At 4.30am I woke up for sahur and started baking kuih tart for my sister. That was the best time to bake cause Aaron and Ashraf sleeps longer compare to afternoon naps. I finished baking at 8am.

Message my dearest hubby asking him if he received my sms last night. He said it's ok Baby. I understand. Please rest well and don't get stressed up.

Aaron is much better today. Perhaps will start baking at 2.00pm. A few more cookies and tomorrow starts to bake cakes for my mum. MIL, siblings and SIL, InsyaAllah....

 

Who's Next?

Amirul is better now. Ashraf's fever is under control except for his cough. And he is back to school today. Tomorrow he will not be going to school as they have an excursion and I do not want Ashraf to go. He might get too tired and will fall sick again. So, better be safe than sorry.

Today, Aaron is down with flu and fever. He wasn't that cranky but simply refused to be with my maid. I didn't do any baking today either. Hopefully after today, no one will fall sick again!!!!

Hubby called after iftar and asked about the kids. I was reading to the 2 babies at the same time, helping the 2 older boys do their assessments when he called. Somehow, I was just too tired that I snapped at him. Even before he ended the call, he said 'I love you' and I just said 'Ok, bye.'

After putting the kids to sleep, I felt so terrible. Smsed him to say how sorry I was for being rude to him. He didnt reply. Booo hooo hooo... think he sleep already... hmm...

DEAR, I AM SO SORRY!!! I YOU TOO!!!!

Friday, 5 October 2007

Boy oh Boy!!!

Just when daddy is not here, Ashraf and Amirul fall sick. Both have fever. Ashraf started yesterday when I woke up for sahur, touched his hand and it was burning hot. Brought him to the clinic and doc said to monitor his condition for another 2-3 days. If not getting better, to bring him back to the clinic for further test. He was afraid that it might be lungs infection like last time. And this morning at 2.30am I woke up to check him again. His fever was 38.5deg. Gave him medicine and again at 8am.

Amirul had runny nose when he came back from school yesterday afternoon. But this morning while having sahur, he said he felt much better. So he left for school as usual. At 10.30am, he called from school asking me to pick him up as he was not feeling well. Since my maid was going to sent Azirul to take his school transport, I told her to just sent Azirul to school and to fetch Amirul home. Ashraf was cranky the whole morning. Luckily my darling Aaron really behaves himself. If not I get all stressed up!!!

Somehow, despite all the chaos... I managed to make Honey Cornflakes. And now just resting while my baby sleeps. There are few more things that I need to work on my portal.

If I still have the mood for baking, I'll be baking Coconut Macaroon. If no mood, perhaps on Monday because tomorrow I have to finish painting the rooms' doors and to touch-up the front door and gate.

Can't wait for Eve of Hari Raya!!!!!!

Thursday, 4 October 2007

Strawberry Cookies

150gm mentega
200gm tepung gandum
50gm gula aising
60gm tepung jagung
1/2 sudu kecil esen vanilla

Pukul mentega n gula aising. Masukkan esen, tepung gandum n tepung jagung. Gaul rata hingga menjadi doh... doe a deer a female deer(heheheh) Canaikan, terap dan bakar...

 

Topping :-

66gm putih telur (abt 3-4biji telur)
400gm gula aising - I used 300gm aje... tak tahan sweet
30gm tepung jagung
Strawberry paste
red colouring.

Pukul putih telur hingga kembang dan masukkan tepung jagung. Masukkan gula sedikit demi sedikit kemudian strawberry paste n coloring. Setelah sebati, sapukan diatas cookies n bakar selama 10 minit.

Toppingnya ni banyak tau... I think you bleh buat dalam 2-3 kali dough.

Selamat mencuba!!!!!

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, 3 October 2007

Strawberry Cookies




It was a success! Alhamdulillah... I love it and my kids love it too... Amirul who is very fussy about food and dislike eating strawberry or any food with strawberry flavour.. love this cookies too. I will be making more of this.... it seems....

So ppl.... enjoy the pic....

Missing Him

Last night dearest hb left for Sydney. He will be there for 10 days. Meaning.... he will only be back on eve of Hari Raya! Huarghhhh!!!!

Received his sms that break fast in Sydney was at 4.30pm (SG time) and also MMS me his photo... waiting for time to eat, he was still in the office and had broke his fast with only sweet. So I MMS him my Strawberry cookies that I had baked earlier. hehehe...Notty me!

Exam is just around the corner and I have to handle this myself. Oh Allah, please give me strength, patience, patience, patience and lots of patience. Getting my boys to revise is not an easy task you know. Can make my blood boil!

Oh yeah, Aaron is teething! Hmm...this boy is growing so fast. And making his mama feels so old...heheh...

I have started to bake Pineapple tarts yesterday. Not enough. Will have to bake some more for my mum. Today I baked Strawberry cookies. Looks good but have not tasted it yet...Puasa nohhh... my first attempt. If nice, I'll bake for my sisters and my mum. If not nice... diam je arrr...

Have you all started baking already? What kuih? Tell me lah!!!