tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62046292011-09-22T11:19:51.923+08:00::every ending has its new beginning::Naniz Diarynanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.comBlogger4121100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-6934302695240126302011-07-12T22:25:00.000+08:002011-07-12T22:26:26.861+08:00"O Allah! I ask guidance from Your knowledge, And Power from Your Might and I ask for Your great blessings. You are capable and I am not. You know and I do not and You know the unseen. O Allah! If You know that this job is good for my religion and my subsistence and in my Hereafter--( or said: If it is better for my present and later needs)--Then You ordain it for me and make it easy for nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-69094225345133110912011-06-04T18:09:00.002+08:002011-06-04T18:11:10.549+08:00feeling kinda crappy lately. sheeesshhhh...need a happy song desperately here!nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-75972294153148756612011-05-21T22:26:00.002+08:002011-05-21T22:29:36.095+08:00At 21, I thought it would hapen at 25.At 25, I thought it would be 27.At 27, I thought it would be 30.At 30, and now 31....I stop expecting it.Certainly feel incomplete.Wish I had it as easy. May Allah give me strength and patience for I believe in Him.Abu Huraira (Radi Allah Anhu) reported Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: "Look at those who stand at a lower level than you butnanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-31485712888796831822011-05-17T22:06:00.001+08:002011-05-17T22:11:17.626+08:00When the house is THIS quiet on a public holiday, I wish there were kids running around the house.All the wailing, the non-stop why's, the siblings bickering - somehow, and I'm sure....will make this house seems more like a home.Sigh...where's all the chaos when you need them?No wonder mum said she rather not be in the house, when everyone's out for work and school.If only I have THEM. The nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-86514145649444948562011-03-31T12:37:00.001+08:002011-03-31T12:39:07.767+08:00[Sahih Al-Bukhari : Volume 1, Book 2, Number 47]Narrated Abu Huraira (Radi Allah Anhu): One day while the Prophet (sal-allahu-alleihi-wasallam) was sitting in the company of some people, (The angel) Gabriel came and asked: "What is faith?" Allah's Apostle (sal-allahu-alleihi-wasallam) replied, 'Faith is to believe in Allah, His angels, (the) meeting with Him, His Apostles, and to believe in nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-58144182650682557502011-03-28T17:44:00.002+08:002011-03-28T18:02:37.653+08:00Mundane life for the past 2 weeks almost drove me to insanity. But Alhamdulillah, I did not reach to that point!A short getaway to Batam never fails to keep me alive. This time more rejuvenated than ever!The staff at the hotel reception and the spa remembered me! Ooopsss....but it felt good :)The first night, Zee and I had a 'Pandan Syndrome' Spa session. The Pandan scrub was great. It didn't nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-82763803124990056632011-02-05T16:38:00.002+08:002011-02-05T16:39:13.442+08:00When you can't get what you wish for in life,Do you compromise?Compromise...even at the expense of your own happiness?Even though the thought of comprising is killing you?nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-66673559275167464942011-01-31T22:48:00.003+08:002011-01-31T22:56:40.471+08:00BROKENThe broken clock is a comfortIt helps me sleep tonightMaybe it can start tomorrowFrom stealing all my timeAnd i am here still waitingThough i still have my doubtsI am damaged at bestLike you've already figured outI'm falling apartI'm barely breathingWith a broken heartThat's still beatingIn the painThere is healingIn your nameI find meaningSo i'm holding onI'm holding onI'm holding onI'm nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-35044034430786536182010-12-25T21:52:00.002+08:002010-12-25T22:05:52.030+08:00I looked around meFull of envyWondering...why me?Who am I to question life's mystery?Who am I to know what is truly meant to be?If only life is that easy.But then again, others' seem to be.People say I do not thinkBut do they know what's within?People say I am rather sillyBut do they know what's happening...really!nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-83656562652937546232010-12-22T22:03:00.002+08:002010-12-22T22:05:47.182+08:00Oh my....it's been eons! Sorry dearest blog for neglecting you.It's been more than a week since I left Spain. But my heart is still there. Sigh....I could just walk around aimlessly in the majestic Alhambra.I am giving myself till end of this year to upload photos :pnanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-16173036584262979322010-09-16T17:18:00.002+08:002010-09-16T17:31:09.049+08:00MasyaAllah...we are in September. Just 3 more months and it's another new year again.This blog has been neglected yet again. But I will never delete it :)It's through this blog, I've made wonderful friends.I've met gorgeous Nadia. It was an unexpected invite to her wedding a couple of years back I think. And Alhamdulillah, 2 days ago, I've met THE wonderful sister whom I've only interacted with nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-14462089827357969602010-07-18T21:48:00.002+08:002010-07-18T21:54:42.628+08:00People asked.I shrugged and said I don't know.Well, that's the truth indeed, I really don't know.Wish I could give a more convincing answer.But I really don't know.nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-84589455725426737672010-06-23T21:01:00.001+08:002010-06-23T21:02:49.932+08:00Cant wait for Ramadhan.Wish I can skip Eid.And fast forward to November....Sighnanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-18087701440680499232010-04-04T08:43:00.002+08:002010-04-04T08:47:35.326+08:00Alhamdulillah, I'm enjoying doing what I'm doing now.Dainty Paisley - my very own online business.But one thing for sure, it's not as easy. Well, money doesn't come easy and we gotta really work hard for it.Someone passed a casual remark the other day - passive business huh? just shake legs n money will just come to you. I wish! Though I pray with God's will, it would become easier :p Amin, nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-7806434880087555732010-02-28T20:03:00.003+08:002010-02-28T20:06:00.515+08:00Been busy nurturing a 'baby'.Check out www.daintypaisley.blogspot.comnanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-57797776561826913282010-02-09T23:54:00.002+08:002010-02-10T00:07:07.909+08:00No regrets spending my moolahs on Glenn Fredly's concert @ Esplanade Theatre.I resisted capturing the 2.5hr concert on video and camera. Simply cos I'm the go-by-the-book concert-goer (it's in fine prints - that no recording is allowed). But main reason was I was just in awe of his vocal range.When he sang one particular song 'Nyali Terakhir', Zee and I were literally at the edge of our seat (nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-11862000811806667452010-01-26T22:59:00.002+08:002010-01-26T23:03:11.087+08:00Usaha. Doa. Sabar. Redha. Pasrah.Easier said than done.I am already failing badly at patience. How to move on to the next level then?Wish I could be a better hamba.nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-65979131319534143602010-01-15T21:52:00.002+08:002010-01-15T21:56:55.655+08:00Ever since I've started Facebook-ing, I've neglected the blog.Such a pity to remove this blog, such a pity not to update it.Cos it's through this blog, I've made wonderful dear friends :) Kak Shieda, Pojan, Nadia, etc...Amazing!Anyway, did an impulse buy last night. Couldn't resist the $60+ air tix to Jakarta! The last time I was there (alone), I didn't get to explore much. And I've always nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-34638123714736675412009-12-16T22:58:00.003+08:002009-12-16T23:13:24.514+08:00Just when I thought I could finally go for a long, well-deserved holiday.I was all excited about the trip - 2 diff destinations, 2 diff continents, 2 new places I've never been before. It's literally killing 2 birds with 1 one stone (1 air tix!)Could have been in Dubai and Delhi.Was already imagining what's Emirates gonna be like, the people in Dubai/India, the SHOPPING (shawl, abaya, sari, bags!nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-88405302008603405342009-11-12T18:56:00.003+08:002009-11-12T18:57:27.164+08:00Can't wait for November to be over.Been a tiring month so far.Mind's messed up with so many stuffwhich just wont go away.Tearing apart..seriously.nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-8738894386822360222009-11-01T23:04:00.002+08:002009-11-01T23:20:24.050+08:00Thanks to my dad, I've been a fan of MJ ever since I was a kid. Not a fanatic but fond of his talent. Even my youngest bro who is 13 years younger than I am, love watching MJ's videos when he was a kid.I didn't regret one bit, watching MJ's This Is It. It was like watching him performing live right in front of your eyes. Well, the huge Grand Cathay hall was one factor and the sporting nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-11378436480451286122009-10-12T22:31:00.004+08:002009-10-12T23:01:00.068+08:00WHAT HAVE I BEEN UP TO?1. Been too lazy to update my blog. Seriously LAZY.- If there are any silent readers out there, u wld realise my blog entry seems to get shorter and shorter.- Ramadhan: busiest month- Eid: lotsa Open Houses to go to2. Fell in love all over again with....BAKING!- The last time I was actively baking was back in Uni. My baking sucks after that. Dunno why. Then it's cooking andnanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-39801532409022217652009-09-27T08:15:00.001+08:002009-09-27T08:16:20.300+08:00Wish I'm as lucky as others...Turning 30 next year...scary...nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-61177522672708931032009-08-22T16:32:00.001+08:002009-08-22T16:32:54.269+08:00Ramadhan Mubarak to all :)nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-60736199084257481572009-08-08T11:31:00.002+08:002009-08-08T11:37:17.953+08:00She was giggling as I tickled herAll smileyLong, curled eyelashesChubby cheeks waiting to be pinched2 consecutive nights I saw herShe's mine I'm sure.A beautiful dream indeedPraying for this to be a realitynanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-9356261574317305212009-07-28T22:29:00.002+08:002009-07-28T22:36:01.555+08:00Really pissed with Go Holiday/Air Asia. Messed up my short stay in KL.We've been calling them and emailing them since Sat in KL, aint no follow up still.And this morning, I sent them a long email with bold, underlined words and some bulleted points. Still no reply from them - both Air Asia and Go Holiday. I even gave my mobile no.They better give me a damn good compensation.I'm one angry woman nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-62272344506339911572009-07-04T22:35:00.003+08:002009-07-04T23:17:57.936+08:001st sign of aging.I left my ring (not pricey, but priceless and precious) in the mosque.And only realised it when I was at the mall :(So careless!!! That ring has been on my finger for 4 years.Sigh...I'm so sad.'Happy' advance birthday to me.Btw, I can't help myself from watching MJ videos and reading articles about him. Thx to my dad who bought tapes and casettes, then VCDs of MJ...I (n esp my nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-24325987262798522322009-06-04T22:36:00.002+08:002009-06-04T22:42:46.067+08:00Message received via facebook yesterday:"Dengar2 Nani dah nak tunang eh? (Heard that you are getting engaged?) How come I'm not invited :( ?"My reply:"I am?!! Woah...how come I didn't know someone is asking for my hand in marriage!"My cuz got this 'news' from my aunt..get this....who's residing in PERTH!!Had a great laugh and am still wondering how that news was first created.nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-31117808863910299052009-05-28T12:08:00.002+08:002009-05-28T12:21:59.143+08:00AT A CROSSROADThe feeling of turning 30 next year is like turning 20Not that of embarking into adulthood cos I felt that for the last 8 years.It's more of the 'what to do with my life' kind of feeling.I'm thinking....I can't be doing a Corp Comm job till I'm 50My ideas would be 'un-fresh', old fashion...I'm sureI'm even thinking of specialising in something elseLike graphic designOr be a nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-22320331290421309782009-05-12T01:09:00.002+08:002009-05-12T01:16:58.449+08:00The One with All the Wedding DressesRoss: Hey, do uh, do you have a minute?Rachel: Yeah, yeah, I was just about to take a break anyways, so…Ross: So listen uh, I know you and I haven’t really had a chance to talk since uh, Emily and I decided to get married, and uh, I was just wondering how you were.Rachel: Oh.Ross: I know if you were getting married I’d feel, kinda….. y’know.Rachel: Yeah. Yeah. nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-19652794522720907852009-05-08T08:53:00.002+08:002009-05-08T08:58:15.487+08:00Should I or should I not go to Beirut in July?1. Saving up $$$ for Europe2. Saving up leave for Europe3. I've spent for my Umrah this year4. Roughly $2000 for Beirut5. Lodging provided in Beirut..calculating, considering....HELPnanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-49039662830075809562009-04-30T12:06:00.003+08:002009-04-30T12:17:55.215+08:00I'm linguistically confused.O genki desuka? = Kaifa haluka? = How are you?Was showing a blank expression most of the time last nite when my teacher asked me in Arabic.Need to revise more. Agghhh....Anyway, I saw this on a website:8-week, 5hrs/day, 5 days a week - intensive Arabic class in California, US.US$2000Tempting....nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-3962076710939613522009-04-07T12:55:00.003+08:002009-04-07T13:08:32.436+08:00Subhanallah. Alhamdulillah. AllahuAkbar. nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-36864675932687589722009-03-16T10:01:00.003+08:002009-03-16T10:07:13.745+08:00Fearful. Repentance. Thankful. Excited. Nervous. Renewed Faith.nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-76001708764440756542009-03-02T22:39:00.002+08:002009-03-02T22:41:52.636+08:00Praying that one fine day I have my own fairytale to tellnanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-33214328528668270382009-02-14T19:17:00.002+08:002009-02-14T19:31:44.650+08:00Life hasn't been interesting lately...things haven't changed from the last update.Explains the once/twice a month update.Except well..there's my Arabic class that I look forward to every week :)Beginners' stage still...writing and reading Alif, Ba, Ta :p we have to start from the basic rite?And there's an ex-colleague's wedding coming up. Excited about that...it wld be at Concorde.I was joking nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-34685732412158171382009-01-10T20:34:00.002+08:002009-01-10T20:51:03.938+08:00It's scary how time whizzes like crazy...Turning 30 next year...the big '3'.I'll be 29 this year, but I still feel very much 'girly'I am feeling the same feeling when I was 20Very much see the same things when I was 20Is there a formal ritual for entering 'womanhood'?To somehow reduce this feeling..Incomplete, unfulfilled, unfinishedI'm unsure of how else to explain this complex emotionAlmost 30 nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-58046074128278998372009-01-04T13:43:00.002+08:002009-01-04T14:01:03.251+08:00I missed last mth's reunion with the gals, whom I've known since I was 13. So, well...meeting up on Friday with this one person from the group was definitely great! We chatted about everything in life...past, present and the unknown future. Meeting up with her made me realise that we have so much things to talk about but so little time.We share one passion - travel. Except she's more nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-47277259667943586772008-12-09T23:21:00.003+08:002008-12-10T06:49:32.381+08:00SACRIFICEEid al-Adha, a day to remember the sacrifices made by our Prophets. It got me thinking about sacrifices made by family members, especially my parents.The sweat, the tears, the pain (physical and emotional)...I dun think I will be able to repay them. Probably, the only things they expect from their children are love and respect. Probably, when I am a parent one day and I go through what nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-26916031497503550492008-11-27T23:37:00.002+08:002008-11-28T00:03:37.708+08:00I was reading an article by Deepika Francios in the Marketing Magazine about the travel industryAmongst the things she said: '....Travel as we know today has become more of a habit than a pastime, with an industry that promotes travel as a necessity, a sort of medicine to combat the ills of modern life.'> How true! Even if it's just merely causing the causeway to Johor or across the waters to nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-56727123618404904552008-10-25T08:38:00.002+08:002008-10-25T08:42:02.070+08:00Dunno how to fight this anymore...Why does living in this world equates to pleasing othersWhen rightfully I should only be pleasing The AlmightyPraying that it could be easier...just like othersnanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-83621225307871839682008-10-23T21:40:00.003+08:002008-10-23T22:13:45.510+08:00Yesterday, 2 of my colleagues (the young ones!) asked me how do I religiously save my money every month and what's my spending like? Not that I'm the best person to advise them, and not that I have so much money.I shared that I have this habit...dunno if it's a bad/good thing, I will save that same amt of $$$ every single mth, even if it means I am left with little amount to spend on daily nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-468031773653118612008-10-16T23:38:00.003+08:002008-10-16T23:58:08.197+08:00Been out Hari Raya-visiting only on the 1st day.And great...we reached home before 8pm. What I always want wanted!Reason? I was driving and I'm too tired..am an amateur, you know.Can't exceed 6 houses and eastern side of Spore is off limits to this driver. hehe...Received lots of Hari Raya Open House invitations...all started with my boss who informed us like few months back! Every weekend, I nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-78965911804779506602008-09-21T21:10:00.000+08:002008-09-21T21:07:24.792+08:00Sometimes humans just need a little reminder.And for me it came via email, and it certainly made me teary-eyed. It just came at the right time when I need some comforting. Subhanallah.Surah At Talaq (verses 2-3)And whosoever keepeth his duty to Allah, Allah will appoint a way out for him. And He provides for him from (sources) he never could imagine. And if any one puts his trust in Allah, Allah nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-81734007096361957582008-09-02T22:31:00.005+08:002008-09-02T23:20:40.054+08:00Hey, been more than a month since my last update. Thanks to my Pergas mates for the reminder :) Synchronised reminder lagi! Let's start with the company dinner on 29.08.08 @ Raffles Convention Centre. The theme was 'Music Bash'. Not willing to splurge on costume rental, I opt for a nice simple long dress (after much window shopping!) Food was great, didnt win any table games, but I won the 8th nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-34223929709307083102008-07-25T10:57:00.002+08:002008-07-25T11:01:32.860+08:00July's gonna be over soon.Fasting month, Eid, Work, Aidiladha....then 2008's over.2009....dunno wat to expect. Just pray it would be a better year of health, wealth and love.nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-43767678582985537382008-07-13T22:49:00.002+08:002008-07-13T23:12:26.194+08:00BACK TO CAIRODay 10-13 pictures hereDay 10: 24 June (Tues)The 9hr train ride from Luxor to Cairo wasn't as comfortable as when we were heading to Aswan. Why? It wasn't a smooth ride. The 'butler' (cos he look like one) didnt do a good job making the bed. And still has the cheek to ask for baksheesh (tips).Anyway, when we reached Giza station, we kept looking out for a new tour guide. Cos nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-60844237620364280372008-07-12T17:55:00.005+08:002008-07-12T19:55:45.878+08:00TRAIN / CRUISE RIDE TO UPPER EGYPTUpper Egypt is hotter as it's nearer to other parts of Africa like Sudan. It's 40 degrees celcius when we there. The people are tanned, in comparison to their fellow egyptians from Alexandria and Cairo. Day 5 -7 pictures here! Day 8 pictures here....andDay 9 here.Day 5: 19 June (Thurs)We checked out from the hotel at about 11am and left our backpacks at the nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-71257425681267077262008-07-10T22:29:00.004+08:002008-12-10T03:59:46.045+08:00Day 4: 18 June 08 (Wed)See the Day 4 photos here!One of the days I've been waiting for - to visit more mosques & Salahuddin's citadel.Love it when our van drives over the bridge, and I get to see a great view of the Nile River, mosques' minarets, apartments dusted with sand...simply breathtaking. I felt as though I was on top of a hill overlooking Cairo. I felt as if I was in 'Arabian Nights'.Thenanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-78205384795886108232008-07-04T18:00:00.001+08:002008-07-05T13:00:41.608+08:00Day 3: 17 June (Tues) @ Alexandria/IskandariyahFor Day 3 pictures, click here.Heard from my friend that when you are in Alexandria, you'll feel as though you are not in Egypt and it's diff from Cairo. She was so right!! Why?- There's the beach...facing the blue mediterranean sea.- Traffic lights are working and there are law-abiding drivers.- Blue trams as their public transport- Cool weather, nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-23238800471269371032008-07-04T15:33:00.000+08:002008-07-05T11:33:12.269+08:00THE LAND OF THOUSAND MINARETS - EGYPT (15 - 28 June) Day 1: 15 June (Sun)Touched down @ 7.30am Cairo time.Culture shock: the passengers on board clapped their hands to show how thankful they were when the pilot landed the plane safely. I joined them!Saw our Egyptian tour guide, Ahmad, even before the immigration counter, ready with our visa for entry. That's fast! Introduced to Jaafar (Indonesiannanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-45435044562454477412008-06-28T18:36:00.001+08:002008-06-28T18:37:47.194+08:00Alhamdulillah I'm back home safely.Will update once my photos are ready.Been away for too long I forgot which is my toothbrush...seriously!nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-73933481803232925522008-06-19T15:03:00.002+08:002008-06-19T15:23:23.812+08:00WALK LIKE AN EGYPTIANIt's my 5th day in Egypt. Been a blast. It's like being transported back into time...like in the 60s or 70s. Egypt is 5hrs behind Spore/M'sia. Been to magnificently huge mosques, detailed and intricate architecture and very rich history - both Islamic and Pharaohnic eras. (To my dear Zee, guess what?! I've been to the mosque where Sami Yusof shot his music video of I cant nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-62065240197174624472008-06-03T23:18:00.002+08:002008-06-03T23:21:05.621+08:0012 more days to go to the trip and I have a wisdom tooth problem. And at the same time, ulcer...ouch. It's hard to laugh heartily and smile a wide smile...wish the pain would just go away.High medical cost burning my pocket this year. Agghhh....nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-60228088019270258992008-05-19T11:05:00.002+08:002008-05-19T11:11:13.276+08:00Been a while....Fever for a week, terrible dry cough for nearly 2 weeks, sleepless nightsTorturing nights of waking up every hour just to coughPrescribed lozenges, cough syrup and now cough tabletsDoesnt work at allMaybe I should just stick to Strepsils.My throat's seems like it's gonna burst anytime soon. I better get well soon....3 more weekends to go to that long awaited getaway.Definitely nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-80918159317501013372008-04-26T13:52:00.003+08:002008-04-26T14:20:50.136+08:00CURRENT STATE OF MIND: MESSED UPThe tide is high but I'm holding on...To quote a dear friend, it is God's way of testing my patience, strength and faith. I need some lessons of life I guess...I hope to emerge a stronger person from all this. It has to be an unbreakable...it must be.This love is unbreakableThrough fire and flameWhen all this is overOur love still remains....Shared the nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-19881268156649912212008-04-14T15:25:00.002+08:002008-04-14T15:45:10.743+08:00Guilty?So...I'm going to a faraway land in June. Though I really wish I could go somewhere just a few borders away...somewhere more spiritual, more heart-cleansing, holy...wish my other family members are around. I can't cross that border alone right? If it was years ago, with lax regulations I would have just gone there with mum..or even alone.Not that I'm not looking forward to that faraway nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-6582834494674462172008-04-04T23:33:00.003+08:002008-04-05T00:09:36.991+08:00It's not you....it's not me..so is it her?How can one not forgive and forget a mistake in someone else's life which was not even a fault of hers?No empathy...no sympathyNightmare came true....signs that you and me just be you and me?To pursue or not to pursue....nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-84203334888458356162008-03-24T14:17:00.000+08:002008-03-24T14:18:20.547+08:00Friday Baik! (Good Friday!)Friday was indeed good...great in fact. Woke up late, read a book, watch TV. Later part of the day, hang out at the airport with Zee. That's how much we love the airport. Residents from the West side travelling to Eastern part of Singapore. An hr bus-train ride from our homes. Popeye's @ Terminal 1 was Zee's late lunch & my early dinner. I became a tour guide for nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-84837848275275183882008-03-16T21:23:00.002+08:002008-03-16T21:45:05.683+08:00Historical moments1. Naniz went to the library?!!!Spent the whole of my Saturday doing a research on Salahuddin Ayubi....in the library! For a person whose eyes would roll after a mere half an hr of reading, it was an achievement. I'm glad I chose this great Muslim warrior as my assignment topic.I have passion for history - anything historic..European, Asian, Ancient, etc. That explains why I nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-9102266488005381262008-03-05T22:39:00.003+08:002008-03-05T22:53:49.800+08:00Finally got the answerAfter 6 long years, I finally got the answer. God is certainly All-Knowing. Ironically, the answer is just right in front of me. A fault in the past that most people thought was just a fault of mine. Wish I could tell them who was more wrong. The utmost trust and respect I had gone slowly. To think that it was all a lie..to think I wasn't the only one. But then, it nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-34318770678190438922008-02-25T21:35:00.001+08:002008-02-25T21:37:50.979+08:00Juz a random search on Wikipedia....Nani may refer to: Luís Carlos Almeida da Cunha, better known as Nani, a Portuguese footballer who plays for the English football club, Manchester UnitedNani, a traditional Hawaiian name, usually used as a girl's name, meaning "beautiful" or "splendor"Nani Pelekai, a character from the animated Disney movie Lilo & StitchNani, a village in the island of Rhodes nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-59417193704677800912008-02-20T22:45:00.002+08:002008-02-20T23:11:41.047+08:00I'm such a bummer....Been delaying that marketing campaign proposal since late last month. Now I'm rushing through it cos my deadline's next week. Too lazy to think of 'creative, unique marketing ideas'Tried going to my fav Bugis Village. None of the dresses seem appealing. Too loud and young for me?! Walked aimlessly for a mere 15 mins and I cant wait to just sit down and do nothing.While nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-47635549125814489082008-02-13T22:22:00.002+08:002008-12-10T03:59:46.381+08:00Check out http://www.salientfacet.multiply.com/ and tell me what you think.I did it for my partner-in-crime :)Photos yet to be uploaded!------------------------------------------------------------------------Anyway, check this signage (reminds me of Toy Story - 'To infinity & beyond...")nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-52399484817370070822008-01-30T23:15:00.000+08:002008-12-10T03:59:46.566+08:00'Always a bridesmaid never a bride'Only to find the love of her life after donning the bridesmaid's dresses for 27 times! No matter how ridiculous and yesterday they looked!First movie in 2o08 for me (last show being Hairspray!) The show - ticklish, clumsy, romantic, funny. Reminds you of how it feels like when you had your first crush. Katherine Heigl, the lead actress, reminds me so much of Megnanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-43911159793686869632008-01-26T19:01:00.001+08:002008-07-25T10:56:42.779+08:003 WIVES, A MUM, A WIFE-TO-BE & 2 SINGLESThe unexpected, last minute reunion of the 'Nyahs' at a heartland mall was definitely a high note on my boring week, welcoming the not-ao-anticipated weekend (cos I'm working just now!)Nevermind the change of status, we are still very loud...and very much the same - appetite, laughter, blurness!! I love you all nyahs. And I can imagine if we were to go nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-10000014946260190902008-01-19T14:31:00.000+08:002008-01-19T14:48:28.877+08:00Terminal 3 @ Changi AirportOne of my favourite hangout places in Singapore - Changi Airport. Be it for breakfast, lunch, dinner, coffee or just sitting at the viewing mall. Sounds a bit pathetic hanging out at the airport like there's nowhere else to go? There are but I dont deal well with crowds. The airport can be crowded on a Friday night or the weekends, but bearable crowds...not rowdy unlikenanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-2580950671222333582008-01-11T23:15:00.000+08:002008-01-11T23:43:58.871+08:00Islamic New YearI guess it's not too late for me to wish my Muslim friends Happy Islamic New Year.For the benefit of those who always mistook Hari Raya for Islamic's New Year,here's some info:The Islamic calendar or Muslim calendar (Arabic: التقويم الهجري; at-taqwīm al-hijrī; Persian: تقویم هجري قمری taqwīm-e hejri-ye qamari; also called the Hijri calendar) is the calendar used to date events nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-44692756519162599512008-01-01T15:19:00.000+08:002008-01-01T15:41:37.678+08:0001.01.08Counting down to the new year is not really my thing. So it wasn't really celebrated with pomp and confetti. I was just too glad that today is a public holiday. Staying at home, avoiding the crowd, blogging, doing housework are top on my list.Last night, Zee, Dibz and I finally found time to hang out @ Amirah's Grill (Pahang St). Food was ok for me. (Dont ask me to comment on food cos nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-24589690365281444302007-12-22T13:14:00.000+08:002008-12-10T03:59:46.754+08:00THE SEASON TO BE MARRIEDTo the kecoh Ardah and hubby, I'm sure you guys had a great time honeymooning in Krabi and Bangkok. Share with us your pix!To my dearest Lysa and Ariffin, you make a lovely couple. Never have I felt so honoured and appreciated at a friend's wedding like I was at yours. Gal, I've known you for only nearly 5 yrs, but I felt we've known each other for decades! I couldnt benanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-74146897570784814312007-12-13T23:22:00.000+08:002007-12-13T23:43:35.202+08:00.....I felt so empty, unproductive and bored at the office. I have NOTHING (much) to do! I think I work too fast that my outstanding tasks for the months are out of the window. Too soon I guess. Must learn how to slow down.It seriously is tiring to wait for people to vet, approve and reply. Especially when your days' work depends on them. But hate it when they reply, it's at the same time.nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-16320625981534126272007-12-07T23:30:00.000+08:002007-12-07T23:56:02.164+08:00Dinner DatesFrom Manchester to AmsterdamBeen more than a yr (or was it more?) that we've not met Peiyu.Despite dinner being ridiculously late and me getting agitated, the meet-up last night was fun.Gossips (almost!) + Great dinner company + All-time fav Turkish foodGonna miss you gal. Hope we can send you off on 31st Dec! You two are lucky to have each other (",)All the best in being a Dutch Ladynanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-3857130188330519642007-12-05T23:23:00.001+08:002007-12-05T23:23:55.982+08:00..... Thx to Zee I need a daily dosage of Lost... nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-55141411668825793412007-12-03T23:42:00.000+08:002008-12-10T03:59:46.908+08:00Weekend GetawayRefreshed, recharged, rejuvenated...wish I can be in this mode all the time!Nevermind that it's just for one night, nevermind that it's just across the waters in nearby Batam. Great company, a breakaway from office deadlines and tons of housework....it was perfect enough.The much-needed spa getaway finally materialised. Staying at Holiday Inn Batam was a first for me and Zee. When nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-78319196566820834472007-11-25T21:45:00.000+08:002007-11-26T20:59:42.411+08:00IT'S O-V-E-R! Well...at least for now, till the next semester. Exams are over!!! Alhamdulillah...I have one more year to go. Amazed at my determination stay throughout these 4 yrs. Thanks to friends who battle it with me :)Tomorrow, it's gonna be RUSH HOUR at work. Deadlines in matter of hours. Superwoman huh? Anyone wants to give this superwoman a super fat pay?Can't wait for the break this nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-84117776939428167912007-11-08T23:07:00.000+08:002007-11-09T09:29:38.163+08:00When I just thought that creating an opportunity was the right thing to do...the door was closed even before I came near to knocking.Determination + Faith + Patience + Prayers = Life moves onCan't life be a little bit easier? nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-4930741119062815332007-10-31T12:24:00.000+08:002007-10-31T12:24:17.328+08:00FRUST $#@!% I should be paid additional income for being a:1. Secretary2. Courier lady3. Designer / Photo Editor4. Translator5. Website Updater6. Macromedia/Adobe Flash designer...Other than paying me for what I do as a Marketing Comm.In 5 years, I've learnt:1. How to "tai chi" back a task to its 'rightful owner'2. Play dumb3. To act slowI love what I do. I love it here. And I dont mind nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-36327077916873720512007-10-17T21:19:00.000+08:002008-12-10T03:59:47.251+08:00:: Pre Raya...Post Raya :: A bulk of my Pre Raya expenses was for my room. A decade too late to be excited over a new bed huh? If you are in my shoes, you would sympathise me!Same orange wall for almost 10 yrs, sleeping on the same mattress over 5 yrs, not much space to shift furniture around hoping for better Fengshui...well, so that's why I'm elated beyond words for this makeover!Pink walls, nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-49057474711821388202007-10-15T12:13:00.000+08:002007-10-16T12:27:50.776+08:00COMMON QUESTIONS DURING EID1. Tak keluar hari ni? / Not going out today?(usually asked when you are serving drinks)Duh...you are here @ my place and it's already 10pm!2. Bila aku dapat rasa nasi minyak kau? / When can I taste your Nasi Minyak?(trying to beat around the bush, asking 'when are you getting married')Usual answer: Every Friday, pls come to my mum's stall cos she cooks Nasi Briani/nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-28557575448961768832007-10-09T17:00:00.000+08:002008-12-10T03:59:47.456+08:00ABAYAS - IMPORTED FROM DUBAIDoing a sisterly deed for my elder brother & sis-in-law =)These abayas are imported from Dubai and very comfortable! It's not the typical 'jubah' or abayas which are made of rather heavy and thick materials.Do give us your support! It's the first shipment and hope to bring in more!You may click on the image above to enlarge the flyer or simply visit the site at http://nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-35335127697853100212007-10-04T21:59:00.000+08:002007-10-05T10:42:17.390+08:00IN LOVING MEMORY.... Few hours ago, I received news that another friend passed away due to a motorcycle accident in JB. She and her partner were collecting their Raya outfits. I was never close to her. But thanks to others, I knew her. Even though moments with her were rather brief, I will definitely not forget the small chats we had. Always so cheerful and it's so easy to engage in a nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-80336021636728311052007-09-29T13:42:00.000+08:002007-10-01T09:32:58.014+08:00MOVE IT...MOVE IT!It's official. I'm moving to another office AGAIN!Let's recap the wonderful (ya right) moments of packing my items from one office to another over the years (in the same company):- 2002: Woodlands (North), Eunos (East), Pasir Ris (East) & back to Eunos- 2003: From Eunos to Pasir Ris (East)- 2004: From Pasir Ris to Eunos, then Eunos to Bukit Panjang (West)- 2004 - till present: nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-61931263837043112592007-09-13T10:49:00.000+08:002007-09-21T10:22:19.914+08:00RAMADHAN: GOD-GIVENIt's the ninth day in the holy month of Ramadhan. And I am loving it! The other day, I was wondering since Ramadhan is such a wonderful, blessed month with all greatness from Him, why can't we have it the whole year round? Wouldn't that forbid us from doing all the wrong things and leave worldly harmful desires?But God is All-Knowing. Being humans, when we are treated nicelynanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-38153790905100113812007-09-07T23:52:00.000+08:002008-12-10T03:59:48.136+08:00BLOGGER'S BUGI realise something after years of blogging. When a fellow blogger stops updating for a while, it spreads to me in a matter of days. Simply lazy to logon and do up an entry that somehow might not even be read. Had moments where I thought "let's juz call it quits" but I can't bear the emotional parting. Blog is my online diary and when I feel like reading entries of many years back, nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-68456450691852438902007-08-21T23:43:00.000+08:002008-12-10T03:59:48.458+08:00BRIDGING THE GAPI recently attended a public talk organised by Darul Arqam. Its guest, a renowned speaker, Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf from New York. The mosque under his care, al Farah Mosque is only 12 blocks away from Ground Zero. Since Sept 11, he became actively involved in bridging the gap between the West and Islam. Born in Kuwait and educated in England, Egypt, Malaysia and America, he speaks nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-4021460071690625842007-08-11T21:04:00.000+08:002008-12-10T03:59:48.718+08:00 ...INDOMIE GORENG, TEH BOTOL SOSRO, KOJEK, STEEP SLOPES...That's Tanjung Pinang for you! It was one of my parents' frequent visits to Tjg Pinang, only difference is that their children wanted to tag along, together with their 2 grand-daughters. Going to M'sia on SG's National Day and the day after, would mean traffic congestion and trouble in getting hotel rooms at the last minute. (we decided nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-75859454098737060142007-08-07T09:45:00.000+08:002008-12-10T03:59:49.768+08:00ACROSS THE CAUSEWAY - AGAIN!Went to JB again yesterday! But this time, we drove up to AEON Tebrau. Didn't really know what to expect, except for the huge JUSCO, since it was our 1st time there.By the time we reached Tebrau at 3.30pm, we were so famished. Immediately went straight to the mall's directory to look out for nice restaurants. Our eyes zoomed into "Manhattan Fish Market". Yeah!! We had nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-59810803665345329462007-07-29T22:30:00.000+08:002007-07-29T23:11:03.702+08:00Been easily lethargic lately. Possible reasons:1. I'm agingI couldn't bear to write "27" when I fill up any form asking for my age. I swallowed at hearing myself saying "27" when someone asks for my age. Oh gosh, am I afraid of getting old?! I wonder what I would wear when I'm 30+ and beyond. Can I still wear my dresses that I bought from Yahoo Auction? So lately I've been wearing my dresses nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-8077940792698563892007-07-17T00:14:00.000+08:002008-12-10T03:59:50.546+08:00ACROSS THE CAUSEWAY I took time off from work on Thursday to go to the dentist, whom I've not paid a visit ever since I completed my full-time studies (errrr...16 years old). Sheesh...but hey, I do take good care of my teeth ya!I thought I would freak out or cry in pain...that he might force me to extract my wisdom tooth or that tooth with that big hole. Nervous! Hehe..but well, he just did nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-31430701961012692482007-07-07T11:58:00.000+08:002008-12-10T03:59:50.699+08:00ARIGATO GOZAIMASU!!!To....1. YOU for the flowers & the ELLE bag2. LENA for the rather heartfelt, sincere and prompt msg. I will always be here for you :) And I noe you wont get me another bag or cushions!3. WENDA for the morning SMS. I can't wait for my belated bday gathering later today at ur new place! Hope my pasta is edible :p4. ZILA, ADIBAH & LILY - the "bananas" in the office - for taking nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-13827175425876900572007-07-04T22:14:00.000+08:002008-12-10T03:59:51.665+08:00YesTerDaYHad a early birthday present - something that I've been eyeing on for months. Thank you for the surprise pressie - ELLE Bag :) Anyway, I was sure that I was not gonna watch Transformers (..robot in disguise, more than meets the eye....) cos I thought it looked rather 'violent'. Until last night, I gave in (partly . NO REGRETS at all! For those who have not watched it, go! If you love nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-44950399294985944552007-07-01T18:27:00.000+08:002008-12-10T03:59:51.935+08:00::TIME TO SAY GOODBYE:: I gotta admit...I have a soft spot for the National Stadium. I can't remember exactly when but they are tearing this stadium real soon.Recently, when I see the stadium on TV, and even read articles on it in the papers, I can't help but smittened by nostalgia, memories that I hold so dear.Last night, was the Closing Ceremony for the National Stadium. A last tribute - nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-3291104314598426432007-06-21T22:01:00.000+08:002007-06-23T11:01:04.383+08:00OUT OF TOWN15 & 16 JuneI was in Batam for a staff retreat. The first day was purely training, which was refreshingly fun and hilarious compared to the previous years' training. BBQ dinner that night, at the jetty was almost romantic with the great live music playing love songs from the 70s, dim lighting, vast view of the sky, no concrete buildings covering the stars.I had a suprisingly peaceful nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-69447097832429562862007-06-06T12:32:00.000+08:002008-12-10T03:59:52.956+08:00LATEST ADDITION :)Welcome Irfan Khairi to our huge family!Birth date: 5th June 2007Time: 6.45amWeigh: 3.27kgWe are all indeed delighted to have another man in the family :) Mum especially was rejoiced to hold him in her arms, cos it's been 3 years since we had a new member. He was rather quiet though. Even though his mouth was wide-opened, looking as if he was going to wail, not even a sound nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-90789790732179147902007-06-03T09:36:00.000+08:002007-06-04T10:27:22.799+08:00NOSE MISHAP!Climbed onto the stool last evening, reaching out to a box in the upper cabinet of my wardrobe, when another box (smaller but edge is sharper and harder) fell right onto my nose! I panicked "Is my nose broken? Do I need stitches?" Gosh...freaking me out and got all teary-eyed not because of the pain but cos of possible scar on my nose. Yes, it was bleeding and my mum got all panicky nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-63519359244959815762007-05-29T21:27:00.000+08:002007-05-29T22:25:23.068+08:00...ThOuGhTs...When I was 10, I thought I could see robots and flying cars in year 2000. Thanks to Hollywood movies! When I was 17, I wondered how I would change (physically, mentally, fashion sense, etc) at 27 years old. Then, 10 years seems so far away. But now, each year passes by, as if it was barely a month. I've not changed much. Probably, more rational and mature (although at times, Inanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-10842200303832139172007-05-24T22:27:00.000+08:002008-12-10T03:59:53.135+08:00HELLO? HELLOOOOO?!!! This was the result of bluetooth, missing the pants' side pocket and landing on the hard, cold, stony public carpark. Thinking it was in the car, my partner-in-crime and me, searched for it under the seats and mats. We gave up after 5 mins, confidently sure that it must be in the car. It was 11pm and I barely see anything in the darkness at Jalan Kayu.Lo and behold! The carnanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-1091781824356412602007-05-15T17:22:00.000+08:002007-05-15T17:47:28.615+08:00QUICK UPDATE!Gosh...it's been 3 weeks since my last update. Nothing's major going on in my life right now...still the same old, dull, boring, busy life that I've been living so far. Rushing for time right now so here's a quick one!1. Swimming lessons with my new Muslimah swimsuit with my kecoh colleagues, started last Friday :) (Learnt before in my younger days, but somehow I forget how to float)nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-39506437661886295492007-04-28T12:54:00.000+08:002008-12-10T03:59:53.173+08:00PATONG ON FOOT: DAY 4 (22nd April) Since the past few days, we've been walking at night and not daring enough to walk till the other end of the streets, we decided to do so on this day. (There's this road called Bangla Road where you will see lots of women escorts, table top dancers and those who look like women :p)The items sold in shops visible to the tourists are so expensive compared to Bali nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6204629.post-88442399361289079942007-04-28T12:13:00.000+08:002008-12-10T03:59:53.304+08:00View all my pictures from Day 1 to Day 5 here!PHI PHI ISLAND: DAY 3 (21st Apr)This is the day that we've been looking forward to! Nevermind that I can't swim (or rather forget to swim and scared to float) The van fetched us at 7.50am (*yawn*) from the hotel (thank goodness the PMS gal is nowhere in sight).On a weekend, there are lots of speedboats leaving for Phi Phi Island. It takes about 1 1/nanizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13420661102360014797noreply@blogger.com0