Flying Without Wingzzz....

Just feeling a bit bored & decided to take my eyes off from work to rest. I surf the web for juicy recipes and here's what I've got. Looks good & tasteful. Maybe can try it for Ramadhan break fast. *winkz*


Recipe 1: Manggo Lassi


Ingredients
2 ripe Indian Manggoes
1/2 cup fresh milk
1/2 cup plain yoghurt
3-4 tbsp castor sugar.


Method
Peel & remove flesh from the manggoes and chop coarsely Blend chopped manggoes, yoghurt, milk and sugar together in a blender. Chill the combined mixture well. Then pour into serving glasses and serve immediately.


Recipe 2: Fearsome Fruit Salad

Ingredients
Dressing:-
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar


2 medium oranges (peeled & cut into wedges)
1 large banana
1 cup seedless red grapes(washed)
1 1/2 cup seedless watermelon cubes
1 kiwi (peeled & cut into wedges)


Method
In a bowl, combine the lemon juice, water & sugar. Stir well until the sugar dissolved.


Peel the banana and slice thickly and add to the dressing straight away to prevent discoloration. Add the orange wedges and toss well.


Combine the grapes, watermelon and kiwi in a large glass bowl. Add in the orange and banana mixture, and stir to mix well.


Cover with cling film and refrigerate until ready to serve.


Tip
Make the fruit salad just 1-2 hours before the party. If liked, add roasted nuts or sesame seeds just before serving for a more interesting texture.


Recipe 3: Batura

Ingredients
200g plain flour
50g fresh milk
50g ghee
pinch of salt and yeast
1 tbsp fresh yoghurt
1/2 tsp baking powder
Corn oil for deep-frying


Method
Mix all the ingredients together and knead the dough until soft. Leave it aside to rise for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, heat up oil for frying.


Divide the dough into four balls and flatten them out by pressing (the dough) with bare hands until they are about 17cm in diameter.


Fry them in hot oil for a few seconds until they puff up and turn golden in colour. Dab the baturas with paper towels to remove excess oil before serving.


Aye! These recipes has made my tummy rumble & tumble to be fed. Happy trying bloggers!

Selamat menyambut Nisfu Sya'aban. Berikut adalah amalan yg dipetik dari email yg di hantarkan seorang teman yg budiman buat kongsian kita bersama. Semoga kita sama2 mendapat keberkatan di hari ini. Insya-Allah....


Insya Allah,

Tahun ini, Nisfu Sya'aban jatuh pada hari Rabu(malam Khamis) 29 Sep 2004. Digalakkan membaca Surah Ya'asin 3x selepas Maghrib.


Hari Nisfu Sya'aban adalah hari di mana buku catatan amalan kita selama setahun diangkat ke langit dan diganti dengan buku catatan yang baru.


Catatan pertama yang akan dicatatkan dibuku yang baru akan bermula sebaik sahaja masuk Waktu Maghrib,(15 Sya'aban,30 Sep bermula pada 14 hb sya'aban,29 Sep sebaik sahaja masuk Waktu Maghrib).


Berikut adalah antara amal ibadah di hari Nisfu Sya'aban:

1. Selepas solat maghrib, Solat 2 rakaat sunat Nisfu Sya'aban

Rakaat pertama : baca Al-Fatihah & surah Al-Qadar 1x
Rakaat kedua : baca Al-Fatihah & surah Al-Ikhlas 3x


2. Membaca Yasin 3x selepas solat Maghribnya
i) Selepas Yasin pertama : mohon dipanjangkan umur untuk beribadat kepada Allah


ii) Selepas Yasin kedua : mohon rezeki yang halal untuk beribadat kepada Allah


iii) Selepas Yasin ketiga : mohon ditetapkan iman dan Islam & mati di dalam iman & pohonlah segala yang baik....


Kemudian baca Istighfar 11x & selawat 11x


Baca doa nisfu Sya'aban (ada didalam Yasin Majmuk)


3. Baca surah ikhlas 1000x


4. Berpuasa pada siangnya


Abul Khair Al Talaqaani r.a. mengira nama2 malam Nisfu Syaaban sebanyak22.

Antaranya yg termasyhur adalah:

1. Malam Dimustajabkan Doa
2. Malam Pembahagian Takdir
3. Malam Rahmat
4. Malam Berkat
5. Malam Pengampunan (Taubat)
6. Malam Penebusan
7. Malam Syafaat
8. Malam Penulisan
9. Malam Keagungan dan Kemuliaan
10. Malam Rezeki
11. Malam Hari Raya Para Malaikat
12. Malam Penghidupan


Antara kelebihan bulan Sya'aban:

1. Sesiapa berpuasa sehari dalam bulan Sya'aban maka Allah haramkan tubuhnya dari api neraka dan dia akan menjadi teman kpd nabi Allah Yusof di dalam syurga.


2. Riwayat dari Osman Bin Abi Al-As, Sabda Nabi Muhammad (saw): pada Malam nisfu sya'aban setelah berlalu 1/3 malamnya, Allah turun ke langit dunia lalu berfirman:

Adakah orang-orang yang meminta maka Aku perkenankan permintannya, adakah orang yang meminta ampun maka aku ampunkannya, adakah orang yang bertaubat maka aku terima taubatnya dan diampunkan semua orang mukmin lelaki & perempuan, melainkan orang
yang berzina atau orang yang berdendam marah hatinya kepada saudaranya.


Sebaik-baiknya minta ampun dengan ibubapa sebelum hari nisfu sya'aban kerana amalan kita akan terhalang dari diangkat ke langit sekiranya kita derhaka/berdosa dengan ibubapa kita.

Great! The system is still down & half of the day gone just like that. It was OK for a while but mid-thru it crashed again. Grrr! To add salt to the wound, deadline will not be extended & thus, by hook or by crook, all the datas & reports has to be completed by Friday,1st October. *wails* The problem was rectified & the system was up & running by 2.30pm. Boss haprak buat dunno & added more tasks for me to complete. He left on the dot while I'm staggering to finish my work. And he's gotta cheek to tell me to put the documents (which he pass to me at 5.45pm) on his table in the morning. Darn *******! As I was engrossed with my work, I din' realised I was all alone in the office. Whoa! Only 6.30pm lei...and the rest has left? So early? I thought HGM (Hungry Ghost Month) is over? Guess what I did? Hehehe...I took out the lantern which my buddy gave me. He bought me a Minnie Mouse lantern & it has music & light on. Cute lei! Unfortunately, no pictures to share as my DSC (Digital Still Camera) is being "warded" in the repair shop. :( Hilangkan stress lah katakan. Sorang2 ako belek2 lantern tuh. Ako tiup dan ako masukkan battery baru. Kecik2 main lantern pakai lilin so da besar2 gini jadi jakun dapat lantern battery-operated. :p I continued with my work & had a short MSN conversation with her & Steph my ex-colleague. I rushed thru my boss documents & placed it at his doorstep. Malas ako nak masok bilik dia. I quickly packed up & switch off all the lights in the whole office before I leave. Tetiba terasa seram pulak duduk dalam office sorang2...brrr!

Darn! The system has been down since morning & I'm mid-way through my reports. How am I gonna complete it on time? I was so frustrated. Guess what? I received an email to check on a list of Clients records & to submit by Friday. How could that ever been possible? My boss is as frustrated as well. *clap*clap*clap* At least, he's going thru the dilemma with me. But I'm still worried if I couldnt get it done. Argghh!! Why must all this happen right after the holiday. I'm not in the mood to work. If I knew this is gonna happen, I'll definitely have applied for leave. Hmmph!

My body is still aching due to the 2 days strenuous activities. I was feeling nausea too. *sigh* Mum told me that my cousin has called to say the products I ordered from AVON has arrived. I was also told that my Pak Long & Mak Long has shifted to stay over with their elder child. Oh dear! How am I gonna travel in this condition? Hubby has gone for his soccer as usual. I forced myself out of bed, did the laundry & then told mum not to cook. We shall have dinner outside. I was head over heels when I saw the products. Whoa!! Best ....best...best. My bracelet is also here. (no picture tho') Hilang rasa sengal2 badan tengok barang2 yg di order dah sampai. Meanwhile, my 2 nephews kept pulling me to play with them. One of them sat on my aching legs & I yell out in pain. No joke you know. He's really heavy. Remind me the haversack I had full with wet clothes. The poor boy was shocked & his 5-yr-old elder brother gave him a spanking for causing me to be in pain. Whoa! So fierce. *chucklez* So I had to coax the crying toddler & thanking another at the same time. :P I was amazed at the way my cousin brought up her 3 sons. She fed them well till they go chubby, smart, responsible & caring. Tak sesia beras seguni. *LOL* Later, we met up with my hubby & dad at Jurong Point & we went to JL sale. Got myself a lip gloss & hubby 2 shirts. I was contemplating on getting the bedsheet from sintex. They're having real HOT DEAL I cant resist. Should I buy should I not. I got till this wednesday to decide though as promised by hubby! :P

Day 2 in TBR. Slept so soundly throughout the night that I woke with a jump when my colleague do a morning call. Thanx pal! I almost cant stop laughing when I saw my buddy having red spots all over due to the mosquito bites. She complained she had sleepless night & was scratching all over. *LOL* FYI, I'm free from all bites & I slept like a dead log! No wonder I saw the mosquito repellant had moved from the bathroom to the table lamp. So selenger! Semalam ako suruh dia spray bilik dgn obat nyamuk sebelum kuar dinner tak nak. Hah! Padan muka kena gigit nyamuk. Suruh tutup the sliding door to the balcony pon degil. Ahh! Rasakan....nyamuk is friend cos they dont bit me :P Oh yeah! Orang tak mandi pagi derserved to be bitten. *LOL* Masuk bilik air kejap seyyy! Keluar bilik air muka sama jer...muka toya tak mandi *LOL* nie kes gosok gigi, cuci muka, lap pas tuh tenyeh concealer. Eeikkk!! Tak selera ako tengok. Sedap pulak badan tak mandi terus gi breakfast. *shake head* Betol nyer jimat air. After breakfast, a few of us intend to go for the banana boat ride. I was thrilled. Yes! Yes! Yes! Count me in. We paid $6 for 15mins ride. It was really fun....great FUN that I felt like going for a second round. We were actually more than 15 mins in the sea! So worth it. The ride was like bouncy bouncy sometimes felt like we're riding a horse. It wasnt very fast but it was definitely gonna be very fun if it was fast. But safety comes first mah. The part I like most was when the Indon guy increase the power of his jest ski & he made a sharp turn that thrown the 6 of us into the water. Yes! I got wet....very wet! I was very panicky when I was in the water as 1) my head gear came off!! 2) I dunno how to swim. My colleague, Winnie, couldnt find me cos' when I came out of the water, my face was covered with the cloth. I dived into the water again & quickly tried to pull over the cloth to cover my head. Success! I was out of the water & I was giggling & suddenly I went right under water again. I struggled & grab a colleague's hand for support. *LOL* Once out again, I kept laughing & somehow the waves swept pass me & I went under water again. Haha! Padan muka ako. I felt silly & one of them told me they saw my safety vest was slipping out of me. They grab me by my waist & realised one of the clip is opened. Guess...the vest is just too big for me. khekhekehkeee..... I managed to climb back up on the buoy-shaped-like-banana easily. Actually I was still giggling. This time becos I saw the secretary is having a hard time to climb up. I gave her my hand but she rejected (ako da nak tolong sombong pulak) then I just pulled her hand & got her to hold tightly to the handle. This time she obliged. But still she cant pull her legs up. Too fat I guess *LOL* (jahat sey ako!) Now, it's time they laugh at me. I was sitting the wrong way. *LOL* My back is facing the jet ski....ako duduk terbalik dah. We thought the guy is gonna throw us again & I was fully prepared. But unfortunately, he's turning back to pull us back to shore. tsk...tsk..tsk....sekejap sangat lah :( Nevertheless, I really enjoyed myself & was glad I gave it a shot.

too bad...pictures not ready for uploading .... :(

The day is finally here. Left home @ 6am to fetch the other cab-buddies & to reach TMFT by 7.15am. Upon reaching Turi Beach Resort (TBR), we were given a short briefing & later proceeded to our designated bungalow. Immediately, both me & buddy fell in love at the 1st sight with the rooms. So-the-romantic! *gasp* Some of the lucky ones got their rooms facing the sea while others facing other bungalows. Ours was facing half sea & half bungalow. Suddenly...I longed for my hubby's companion.*chucklez* 1st day in TBR left us exhausted, aching bodies, some of us frustrated & most are worn out. The team building activities were strenuous & challenging. I shan't elaborate much on that cos it doesnt leave very good memories to be pondered. My other team mates were just as upset with the 3 AMs (Ang-Mohs) in our team. While other teams were enjoying tremendously, we seemed to be under pressure & stress. At night, we had indoor dinner at Taming Sari Restaurant instead as it was a wet weather & the supposedly outdoor BBQ dinner over at Island Bar has been cancelled. :( Thereafter we had lucky draw. We were happily taking pictures here & there when the whole resort went into total darkness. Initially, we thought there was a surprise awaiting but later learnt that there was power tfailure. *LOL* There was another power failure while me & few other colleagues were in the karaoke room. Some group were playing lantern, others playing cards in their room & some other F&E games of their own. :P Anyway, I was dozing away on the couch while the girls continued singing. I'm dead tired & they happily sing a lullaby to put me to sleep. *laffs* I din' even realise when my FD came into the room to show off his new gf. *bluweek!!* Only when they wake me up, I was told he'd paid a visit & I was glad I was soundly asleep. Went back to our room at 1.30am (Batam time). My 1st late night out in my entire life. woohoo!!



Psstt! pictures on hold as most of the FREE server is down. but do come back here again.

Yayyy!! It's the last working day of the week for me. Tomorrow the whole company will be off to Batam for the company outing. I hear giggles at one corner, some panic-stricken guys at another looking for cab-buddy, whilst some others like me *ahemz* were busy rushing for the final report for the week. That's the disadvantage of the short week. You rushed through your work to get it completed within the shortest period of time. It's the race against time. Ooh..yes! When you're in a hurry, things dont go well often! *sulk* That's what happen to me today. Errors here and there. Either he didnt check properly or me too busy with multi-tasking. Phew! I managed to submit my report by 4pm on the dot. OK! Now that I'm looking forward to tonight's SI - Unsung Heroes, I received a call from mom. She'd forgotten to tell me yesterday that my aunt has invited over for the kenduri. Darn! I'm in my jeans today. Nevermind....just go with it lah...buat mcm tak bersalah. hehehe..... Alright, gotta go now or I'll be late. Till then....enjoy your weekends yah! Adiozzz

It was another hectic day at work. People are driving me crazy & I'm real close to blowing my top. Pheww!! Nasib baik ako nie penyabar. *chucklez* I just dont understand how on earth he did not keep a copy of the important document(s). I guess everyone who's related to the project should have (or keep) a copy. And of all people, he kept bugging me for this and that. Darn! I kept losing my focus on my work due to the every-minute-interruption that goes "Err...sorry hor Aliyah. Do you think you might have a copy of this ....bla bla bla". With a pissed-off-look, I told the fella, "yeah..sure I do. anything else you need cos I really need to concentrate on this. My deadline is tomorrow & I'm sure you're aware of that." Well, actually I regretted saying that but somehow I cant help it. I could see he's in a mess. Sometimes, when you're too helpful or willing, pple would take you for granted. *sigh* Here comes the boss. "Aliyah....can you check with ET if the figures are in? I'm in real need of 'em". He's the boss & I cant simply say "Sorry! Can you do it yourself? She's just a stone throw away...I'm busy" Haha! And expect the worst after this; either you get fired or a bad appraisal at the end of the day. *LOL* Being a good & examplary staff *ahakz!* I dialed the ext & asked for a favor in my sweetest voice. (Nak mintak tolong mesti la cakap baik-baik. ye tak?) Of course, I get what I wanted within minutes. Oops! She's a lady ok not a man. :P See? Being nice has its advantages (& disadvantages too). Finally, it's HOME time. Within seconds, I cleared my desk, packed my bag, shutdown the PC & dashed for the door. I need to rush home to catch "Charm" tonight. Charm!! Here I comeeee......

I wonder why I've been feelin' tired easily. Couldnt be late nites as I fell asleep anytime after dinner. Sometimes on the couch, on the carpet with a book on my face, in my bro's room in front of the PPC, on the dining table...everywhere. heh! Poor hubby has to carry me back into the room. Could it be the food I took? Maybe. But not possible. Maybe the workload in the office? Yeah...possible! Clients requesting to cut down the reports period, cancellation of contract, no budget, last minute request etc.... they're driving me NUTS! Month end is just round the corner but I wonder why I'm feeling pressurised now? *scratch head* Maybe my body just dont have enough rest. Not enough vitamins. Not enough food. :P Someone in the office suggested I go....Jogging?!?! Is that the only way out? *shake head* It's not that I'm unwilling to run but where to find the time? Hmm..... maybe I'll just look for supplements that'll keep the body & mind alert & energetic. Thinking of doing a manicure/pedicure some day. I guess my body is seeking some attention to be pampered. Alright! Some pampering is needed for the whole body. Spa treat anyone?

It's Monday. The day starts with a



Then Boss asked for more NUMBERS....



....completed & sent succesfully



...too many stuffs to handle. It's a long way to lunch break



The food centre scene....



OK! Now what....



an irate Client on the loose...



DAMN! Lotsa things to be settled within the day....



....final figures required urgently...



...finally, the day has ended. I need to

Hurray!! Today hubby's not going for his soccer game. That means I dun have to wake up early to make breakfast for him & I can sleep longer, which I did & I ended waking up @ 10.30am. *chucklez* I woke up & saw my hubby watching DVD. He's always earlier than me & I'm the one who'd difficulty waking up...heh! Had shower & quickly whisked up breakfast for him. Mum cooked Mee Soto today. Yummy! Had lunch & later on, the three of us had DVD/VCD marathon. Hubby in the room while mom & me in the living room. We were watching diffrent shows. *laffs* Suddenly, I felt sleepy & fell asleep on mummy's lap. Hmmm....dah lama tak tido kat riba mummy. So nice to sleep on her lap....so syiooook!! Woke up & started to do ironing till night came before I finally call it a day. *sigh* Tomorrow Monday come. So sianz! Should I take MC should I not? *chant to sleep*

Our plan to shop for materials @ Arab Street was cancelled :( I'd forgotten that we've to attend a wedding reception @ Tampines West CC. It was a grande wedding. Very nice decor by D' Wedding Garden. I fell in love for the dias at the first sight. It was pink with gold pillars. Very tastefully done. Round tables with candle-light & fresh flowers. The buffet spread was almost like hotel-standard - champagne glass, heavy white plates (exactly like the one at the hotel), 8 - 10 main course food, varieties of desserts...etc etc by Sultan Catering. Too bad I din' have my DGcam with me to capture all those beautiful things. :( We went home right after the wedding whilst waiting for my FIL to call. His flight is due to land at around 10pm. Meanwhile, we lepak2 over at my PIL's place. Hubby as usual stucked to the x-box with his brother. Me & SIL were dead bored. We chat, we bitch, we toggled with hps & finally fell asleep in dead boredom. Received a call from FIL at around 9pm to say that he has landed. Apalagi.....me & hubby quickly dressed up & rushed to fetch him. FIL arrived earlier than expected. Back at home, we had a great laugh at FIL's oleh2 from Jakarta, Indonedia. Guess what he got? 3 boxes of handkerchief, 15 pieces of butterfly dresses, 3 packets of 12 pieces of undies, 4 pairs of night slippers, few pcs of white shirts, a bagful of hotel's complimentary shampoo & shower gel (useful for travelling), few pcs of 3/4 pants, few pcs of ties, a box of keropokz & some other which I've forgotten. *ROTFL* Cute kan? I just got myself 2 pcs of the butterfly dress (itu pon kena paksa amek), a box of hanky for hubby & few packets of keropok. We reached home at 11.30pm & I was feeling so damn tired & sleepy. Received a call from a very old friend & with hubby's permission, we chatted till 3am in the morning. Suddenly I dun feel sleepy. By then, hubby is sound asleep. Really...both of us dont feel like ending the conversation as we seemed to have a lot to catch up with each other. How time flies! Distance really made us fond of each other & missed the times we used to spend together. She's gettin married next year. Alhamdulillah...finally after 2 times of failure in relationship & now good news is on the way!! Congrats gal! We're looking forward to it.......

Yayyyy!! Finally, it's Friday & weekends are just round the corner. *boogy...boogy* By mid-day, my brain has shut down. Just couldnt do any thinking job nor stare at the reports anymore. It just bored me to the MAX!! *yawnz* Received an email from a friend, an invitation from Friendster. What da hell is that?! *scratch head* Anyway, this is prolly the 3rd or 4th invitation email from a couple of friends but I just couldnt find the time to sign up. Well, yesterday I relented when my friend actually persuaded or shld I say pleaded to me to sign up & add her to my list.*chucklez* I sign up for the sake of helping. :) I was more keen on exploring the YM which I've long uninstalled from my PC. I re-installed and WHOA! so much better now. So many cute features. Woohoo!! I'm beginning to fall in love with it. Ah-hah! Here comes the headache. I've got messages from both YM & MSN. *groggy head* I've been toggling 3-4 msg boxes like sotong!! *LOL* But it was really a great thang. I managed to catch up with Zany. Nice chatting with ya babe! C ya online next time k. Back at home, I watched Rohaya Roy. Nice show. Terubat rindu nak tengok Ari Wibowo berlakon. Haliza Misbun acting was cute. Sad ending. Rohaya (Haliza Misbun) did not want to get hitch with any man even though she had love for Andi (Ari Wibowo). She was afraid that she might not be a gd wife to her hubby & mother to her child. She was just afraid that her child will end up like her, deprived of love from her dad who is always busy with work & her mum who'd left her when she was still a child. Tak sesia, my hubby "smuggled" in the pirated VCD. kherkherkher....Thank you dear!

It's Thursday but I'm not looking forward for the night to come. Cos' Dia has stopped its series *sniffle* I miss Dia & her family. *bawlz* Nevertheless, hubby was so niceee, he's got me Rohaya Roy starring Ari Wibowo. *jumpin in delight* Auwww.....I envy Haliza Misbun. So lucky! Tapi sungguh tak kena berpsgan dgn si hansem tuh :-P Hubby cleared his time off (which he got for performing during the D&D) & went to JB with his colleague without ME!! *wails* He made up to me by gettin' the DVDs incl. the Rohaya Roy & my all-time-fav. instant food - AYAMAS CRISPY CHICKEN! *hugs hubby* Thank you dear. He made it through the custom checkpoint with all the 'wet' food without any hindrance. *winkz* Tonight's SG Idol Wildcard show was great (in my pov la). Oh yeah! I broke my "stingy record" - I voted for Maia *chucklez* I regretted later cos initially I thought it cost 20 cents only but was shocked when my colleague sms to say that its 50 cents. *smack hubby* It's all his fault. He was so confident when I asked if its 20 cents or 50 cents. Duh~!! Never mind, I was quite happy with the results. Maia got in (@ least my 50-cents tak rugi), Slyvester & Beverly. Congrats! I dunno why I voted for Maia but I guess her single-parent status just moved me. I just hope she'll make it to the final during the audition & she did. Isnt it weird? Well......whatever! But nah....I'm not gonna look back & keep thinking of my 50-cents sms. *roll eyes*

Wooohooo....!! Email is out. The company outing has been finalised. We'll be going to Turi Beach Resort soon. Hurray! Time to unwind. No spouse & kids allowed though. It'll be a 2 days 1 night outing. During my absence, my "baggage" will spend the night at my PIL's place. I doubt he'll feel comfortable at my parents' place in my absence though. It's just a short trip dear. What is it compared to my long absence when I'm away on business trip right? Fret no more, now that I dont have to travel anymore. This yearly event is however a MUST to go unless with valid reasons ie. injured, hospitalised etc... But hearsay, the place is infested with mosquitoes. Oh dear! That means we'll come back with mosquito bites? Yikes!! From the look, the place seems like a nice place for a short getaway. I'll be back with pictures of the place after the trip. Oh yeah! The committee has planned itinerary that'll keep us occupied on both days. No shopping lah like that. *bawls* Never mind, if its really a nice place to spend over the weekends, I'll definitely come back for sure. *winkz*

Suddenly felt a sudden need to puke. Oh dear! It must be due to the skipping of breakfast or maybe due to the late lunch? I dont know but I think it could be the reason. Met up with syidzz after work & left few minutes after as hubby was waiting impatiently. (I was lucky I din' feel very sick then.) It's raining. Patut lah pon.... I dont have my umbrella with me. I braved through the heavy drizzle & was slightly drenched. As hubby made a move, my tummy suddenly felt queasy & I frantically ransacked my bag for preserved plums. Alamak!! It's nowhere to be found. Thus, I held my breath all the way till hubby dropped by a petrol kiosk somewhere & there it goes - a puddle of muntah. Should I described the texture? *evil* Tried hard to control otherwise the whole car will smell of muntah! Even the car freshener cant beat it. :P I felt soooo sooo drowsy that every steps I made seems to activate the nausea feeling. Pakkal byk barang on hand, otherwise, I'd asked hubby to carry me all the way to the lift landing. I guess I've to give in this time, I puke again. Luckily, hubby found a plastic bag & there you go hubby - a bagful of muntah. Enjoyzzz..... *LOL* I took a rest & quickly preoare dinner thereafter. Lepas makan jer...babbb! I lie down cos' I felt like throwing up again while seated. Besok ada chan amek MC - hurray!!! *winkz*

Monday blues is here again! *yawnzz* It was a busy day in the office with my boss away on business trip to Phillipines. (May God bless him :P.) Together with the FD & PMA, they've gone to look at our new subsidiary office there & get-to-know the new staffs whom had started operations a month ago after years of consideration. Hearsay, they'll be fully guarded with tight security as the country is known for its notorious kidnappers & daylight robbery. Anyway, back to office, as the months are nearing to the end of the year, work has started to pile up as if there's no tomorrow. The more I get it cleared the more it started to pile up. *sigh* That's work. That shows I've work to do. Think of those whose jobless & I'll appreciate what I'm doing now. Alhamdulillah.... Oh! Remember the conversation I had last Saturday with a colleague? Well....she came to me again & has decided to allow her maid to perform her prayer & fasting. Alhamdulillah. She was asking me the necessary things required for the prayer & I taught her how to pronounce Te-le-kong & se-ja-dah. She laughed it off saying that it sound funny. (Whatever!) She asked where to get the prayer items, the date for hari raya, start & end date of hari raya, difference between hari raya haji & hari raya puasa etc...etc.... I'm really happy she's making efforts to ask all these on behalf of her maid. She's trying to accomodate to the maid's need who's a Muslim. She's one of a reasonable & kind employer. Thank you my friend for understanding the needs of the maid. She may be a maid but she's also a human being who'd come all the way here to make a living. Please treat her with respect......

Looks like the month of Sept till Oct, my Sundays will be "packed" with weddings...weddings....weddings. Heh! I'm complaining here. Maklum lah, balak ako dah lepas. :-P Anyway, I do enjoy going to weddings especially when there's good food & nice view to appease my eyes. Hey! Dun get me wrong yah. I like to see the wedding decor, the favours, the dias, the wedding suit of the bride & groom and the make up artist! Kekadang tuh terperasan jugak lah yg sanding tuh me & hubby...khekhekhekeh. *blushed* Oh yeah! It's only during weddings aside from hari raya that we get to wear our nice-nice clothes yang glamour-glamour & exclusive right? Otherwise, they'll be propped up in da wardrobe collect dust :P But one thing I dread most going to a relative wedding - expect a MAKCIK KEPO to come up & talk to you.


MAKCIK KEPO: dah berisi? *sambil urut2 perut ako...grrr!!*


ME: burrppp...!! Alhamdulillah....mintak mahap lah CIK yea... saya TERsedawa. Tak sengaja. CIK urut peyot saya buat pe.... *innocent look*


MAKCIK KEPO: ko ni byk angin ke? tak makan?


ME: da makan tapi tiba2 byk angin plak bila CIK lurut2 mcm tuh...heh! *innocent look agn*


MAKCIK KEPO: lambat nah ko nie...da lama kawin kan?


ME: ilex lah CIK! lum rezeki nak buat camner? CIK nak jaga anak saya ke kalo saya beranak nanti?


MAKCIK KEPO: laahhh......mak ko kan ada? apa lak CIK nak jaga?


ME: ohh!! mak saya lagi nak enjoy dulu. kalo boleh rasa2 macam besok jugak nak pegi teran....tapi biler teran2 kuar nya lain... :P


MAKCIK KEPO: ko nie...kalo CIK cakap je pandai je ko menjawab. *dia da boring ah! hehehehe!*


ME: anak cik si anu dah ada anak?


MAKCIK KEPO: dah....1 anak lelaki


ME: Ohhhh....!! Subur betol yea anak CIK tuh.


MAKCIK KEPO: Alhamdulillah. ko kalo nak..... *i cut her b4 she finished her sentence*


ME: mahap lah CIK yea...saya da nak balik nie. suami saya da sampai tuh. nak pegi carik MAK pulak. jumpa lagi! *salamz her & terus cepat cabut*


...........tersebut lah al-kisah sembang2 di majlis persandingan.

ME: hello.....


Colleague: hi, ME! dun mind can i ask you something personal?


ME: *surprised* oh ok! sure....


Colleague: how many times do muslims pray in a day?


ME: *relieved* oh! 5 times a day..... * and i elaborated on it*


Colleague: oh! can u skip?


ME: *gasp!* nope! unless with valid reasons. y do u asked?


Colleague: i've got a muslim maid from indonesia. how long u take to pray?


ME: 5-10 minutes.


Colleague: she's unlike my previous muslim maid who skipped her prayer times. can u jes pray over the weekends?


ME: of course, NO!


Colleague: is it sinful? can u just make up over the weekends?


ME: yes it is! can i ask you .... can you skipped your meals & eat only during weekends?


Colleague: *quiet for a moment* hmmm.....what do you suggest?


ME: give her this privilege to take 5 mins of her working time to pray. it wont affect much of the chores.


Colleague: hmmm....i'll think abt it. can you skip fasting?


ME: No! unless i'm sick or having my menses.


Colleague: oh dear! then will your mouth stinks? can you brush your teeth? what time u eat?


ME: haiyah! how long hv u been wif me in the com.? *laffz* did my mouth stinks when i talk to you that cause u to faint? *laff* of course i brush my teeth in the morning right after having my pre-dawn meals. even when we fast we never neglect personal hygiene. after wee-wee also must use water wash-wash you know. u just use tissue wipe-wipe only right? so tell me who's cleaner? :P


Colleague: *laffs* OK lah! thanx for clarifying my doubts. I'll see what I can do. just curious last time my indon maid also muslim but she never pray, never fast. this one asked me whether she can pray & fast. she also told me her agent dun allow her to pray & fast. that's why she plead with me not to inform her agent, else, she'll be sent back. i'm curious that's y i asked.


ME: next time you dun want to encounter such problem & dun think u can spare her this minimal privilege, my advise dun take muslim maid & risked her religion for this purpose.


Colleague: OK! Thanx for the advice....I'll think about it. But you sure ah the prayer dun take a long time.


ME: yeah...very sure! otherwise, next time i pray u timed me. how abt that? he..he..he


Colleague: No lah. ha..ha...ha


ME: i'm serious u know. for the benefits of doubt....y not?


Colleague: it's ok...thanx yah. good nite


ME: no problem. c ya on MOnday.


............and the conversation ended here.


I dunno if i've done a good job here? Hmmm.... i sympathise with those Muslim maids who come here to work for the non-Muslim employers. Should they risked the religion for the sake of work? Should employer be more tolerant? Is the agent doing the right thing here? The country we live in is known for being multi-racial, multi-cultural & multi-religion. The govt encouraged its people to be tolerant of each other's beliefs. However, I'm sad to know that there're some out there who still take lightly of the the religion calls of duty when it comes to Muslims. Why is this happening? Should I suggest to the maid to complain to MOM so that her agent get investigated? But how do I get in touch with the maid when I dunno her in person? *scratch head* Is there any guidelines laid out for hiring a Muslim maid? Anyone can help?

Found this useful. Ever read in her blog before on Apple Cider Vinegar? Hey! It's proven to be beneficial for good health too.


Apple
All of these types are wonderful for making juice no matter what time of year it is. Apple juice is a powerful cleanser and a general tonic for the entire system. It has an abundance of vitamins A and C. The juice tastes strong and may be diluted with water or mixed with other fruit or vegetable juices, such as carrots, cucumbers or melons. To keep apple juice from turning brown, juice a lemon before juicing the apples. Apples should be crisp and firm. Soft, mushy apples do not juice well. Always store apples loosely in the refrigerator.


Apple Cider Vinegar
If you have a batch of carrot juice with a tart flavor, a few tablespoons of cider vinegar will greatly help the flavor. It contributes to healthy veins, blood vessels, and arteries. Apple cider vinegar has extraordinary potassium content and beneficial malic acid. When purchasing cider vinegar, it should have fuzzy sediment (mother) on the bottom, proving that the vinegar is still in the live fermentation stage. A tablespoon of cider vinegar and honey in hot water is a tasty health drink.


Cantaloupes
Cantaloupes are considered the most nutritious of all fruit. The Center for Science in Public Interest compiled a list of fruits rated by their nutritional value. Cantaloupes came in first place, followed closely by watermelon, then oranges. Next came strawberries, grapefruit, pineapples, tangerines and peaches. In last place the lowly plum.


Cantaloupes are packed with vitamins A and C. Per pound, this fruit has 15,000 I.U. of vitamin A and three times the vitamin C content of apples. They also contain myoinositol, a lipid that helps with anxiety, insomnia and in battling hardening of the arteries. Cantaloupes contain the greatest amount of digestive enzymes. The American Cancer Society recommends melons as powerful agents in the fight against intestinal cancer and the all-too-common skin cancer, melanoma. One average-sized cantaloupe contains approximately 100 calories, yet, is dense in nutrients. Melons are perfect for weight loss.


Cantaloupes should be purchased firm, sweet smelling with a soft navel. During the summer, cantaloupes are cheap. To check for ripeness press firmly against the fruit with your thumb. They should give a little but not be soft. Cantaloupes can look decrepit, but still produce excellent juice. A major part of the cantaloupe’s nutritional value is in the rind but it is high in mould and fungus so scrub the skin well with water and an organic cleaner. Juicing the rind will give more nutrition but diminish the taste. Slice and juice, seeds and all. When juice fasting, cantaloupes are the most convenient source for large volumes of cheap, nutritious, delicious, refreshing, colorful, revitalizing, energizing juice.


Grapefruit
With five times the vitamin C content of oranges, this juice is a powerful cleanser. The tastiest grapefruit is grown in Texas and Florida. Pink is sweeter and less acidic than white. Many people can tolerate grapefruit more easily than oranges. Juice some of the white pith for valuable bioflavinoids. Grapefruits can be prepared in a hand citrus juicer quickly. All citrus juices should be drunk immediately because of the fragility of the vitamin C.


Grapes
There are between 40 and 50 different varieties of grapes that come in a rainbow of greens, whites, reds and purples. Grapes fill the mouth with an explosion of delicious flavors. Grapes are an excellent source of potassium, which encourage an alkaline blood balance and also stimulate the kidneys and regulate heartbeat. The restorative power of grapes is phenomenal, cleansing the liver and removing the uric acid from the body. In France, many people go on a grape fast during harvest time. Studies have shown a lower incidence of cancer in the areas of France where this grape fast is practiced yearly.


Grapes are the most over-sprayed of all the fruits; therefore, wash thoroughly. Always look for a faint, powdery appearance, indicating blooming. A grape bunch should have a few grapes either falling off or mushy. The stems should not be shriveled, but green looking. Grapes keep for a week in the refrigerator. Raisins are also a wonderful, healthy candy and a good source of iron.


Honeydews
When ripe, honeydews have a light green, juicy flesh with a sweet flavor. It is a good source of vitamins A and C, potassium and zinc and excellent in digestive enzymes. To juice, wash skin and juice with seeds. Look for honeydew melons that have a creamy, yellow navel and are slightly soft when pressed by the thumb. Rock-hard honeydew melons will not be sweet and will take a long time ripening. They should also have a pleasant honey aroma. They will store well at room temperature or in the refrigerator.


Lemons
Lemons are the king of citrus fruit. Because of their high source of bioflavinoids, they are powerful in detoxifying the body. They are also an excellent diuretic. During fasting, lemon juice has a tremendous ability to dissolve mucus and scour toxins from the cellular tissue. 


When juicing lemons, leave some of the inner white peel for the bioflavinoids. Dilute five-to-one with water. One of the most refreshing drinks on a hot summer day is chilled mineral water with a splash of freshly-squeezed lemon juice. Juicing a lemon before juicing apples keeps the juice clear and pleasantly colored. Lemon juice is an excellent addition to vegetable juices. It acts as a delicious lift to the heavy flavor commonly associated with vegetable juice.


Limes
Similar to lemons. They are an excellent addition to any juice.


Oranges:
What is breakfast without a fresh, tall glass of orange juice? Some of the highest quality oranges are grown in the sunny state of Florida. Florida oranges have higher juice content than oranges from California. The Valencia and Navel oranges from California are considered excellent for eating. Orange juice, fresh from the juicer, has a live taste. The powerful healing effects of fresh juice come from the dramatic increase in enzymes available to the body. Orange juice, frozen or bottled, has no enzymes, but can be added to freshly made juice.


Green skin on oranges is not necessarily an indication of their being unripe. In fact, the familiar bright orange color is a result of an orange dye having been applied to the skin. Oranges in their true color are yellow and green. It would be far healthier if the consumer could grow accustomed to what would appear to be an esthetically unappetizing orange. Look for thin skin, heavy fruit, and store in the refrigerator.


Pears
When pears are perfectly ripe—not too soft and not too firm, they are the most delicious of fruits. The juice from a pear is thick and sweet and can be diluted with apple juice. They are high in thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, and folic acid, which help establish a healthy cardiovascular system. They are also a good source of vitamin C, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, and minerals. Levulose is the fruit sugar in pears easily tolerated by diabetics. Pears are higher in pectin than apples, which encourages regularity. Common varieties are Bartlett, Bosc, Anjou and Comice. The sweetest and juiciest are the Bartletts, with their bright yellow skin. Bartletts are available from summer to fall.


Look for slightly soft flesh around the stem area. For juicing, a firmer pear is desirable, so that it will not clog the juicer. Firm pears can be ripened on the counter in a couple of days. Keep juicing pears in the refrigerator.


Pineapples
Take a cold, fresh glass of ripened pineapple juice in crushed ice. Find a quiet, comfortable corner in your home and close your eyes. You will begin to hear the waves of the ocean lapping on the powdered, white shoreline of a tropical island. Above you, the gentle dance of palm leaves moved by hot tropical breezes. Add a pinch of coconut juice and you have been transformed into Robinson Crusoe, living a life of solitude in a tropical paradise. Pineapple has the taste of sun-soaked tropics, especially if you find one that was picked in its ripened state.


Pineapples are jam-packed with minerals, potassium, choline, sodium, phosphorus, magnesium, sulfur, calcium, iron, and iodine. They have loads of vitamins, including vitamin C, and are an excellent source of bromelain, an enzyme that helps digestion. Bromelain has also been known to cure laryngitis, and is soothing to the throat.


To cut pineapple for juicing, remove top and bottom. If not organically grown, stand vertical and remove skin. Cut in slices, including the core and pass through the juicer. Learning how to choose a sweet pineapple may take some practice.


Your pineapple ought to have a strong, sweet aroma. Look for a large plump, heavy fruit. The leaves should easily pull out. The skin should be a dark golden color. The summer is prime pineapple season because the sun is at its strongest. Jet-shipped or jet-fresh are more expensive, but have been flown from the field a day or two before you eat them. The majority of pineapples is shipped by sea and are often months old. Always keep pineapples at room temperature unless cut.


Tomato
Tomatoes are considered a vegetable but are really a fruit.
Providing tomatoes are vine-ripened, they are a high source of vitamin C; in fact, one tomato is equal to more than 50% of the recommended daily allowance. Good source of organic sodium phosphorus, calcium, potassium, magnesium, malic and oxalic acid, and sulfur.


The problem is that most tomatoes found in the supermarkets during the off-season have the quality, taste and vitamin C content of a baseball. Vine-ripened tomatoes may cost you a little more because of the difficulty in shipping, but it is well worth the money in nutritional value.


Tomato juice has a wonderful taste that is quite different from store-bought juice, which is boiled and stored in cans for months. The health-giving acids in tomatoes are beneficial to the body unless heated or canned.


Look for bright red, soft, sweet-smelling tomatoes. They ought to be plump, heavy and filled with juice. Always buy from your local farmer, when in season. Do not juice green tomatoes as they may irritate the kidneys.


Watermelons
There is nothing more refreshing than a slice of watermelon on a hot day. Why, it is even better than beer— legal to eat in a public place, and does not result in a hangover! For $2.50, you can produce a gallon of juice. Whereas eating the rind would be hard on the stomach, juicing it is a wonderful source of chlorophyll, vitamin A, protein, potassium, zinc, iodine, nucleic acids, and enzymes that aid in digestion. Ninety-five percent of all the nutritional content of watermelon is in the rind.


Thump a watermelon with your knuckles and if it sounds hollow, it’s going to taste sweet. They should be dark green in color, dull rather than shiny, and their underbellies should have a pale yellow color. Store whole watermelons in a cool place.

My hubby received an SMS from his dad. FIL told him that he's saved when a bomb blasted outside the Australia Embassy while he was working nearby. Alhamdulillah~!! FIL has been away since last Monday on a 2 weeks business trip in Jakarta, Indonesia. I bet MIL is dead worried at home when she heard the news. Heard she immediately called FIL on his mobile upon hearing the news. Semoga Allah lindungi dia.... amin.


Synopsis of Dia:


Ibu Sandra (Irfan mom - now I recalled her name :P) spoke to Fifi that her aparment is ready for her to move in & a maid will assist her & attend to her daily needs. Fifi was angry. Tari, jealous of Dia having more attention from Pak Halim, decided to shame her. She purposely knocked her & dirtied her blouse with coffee stain when she overheard Pak Halim has requested Dia to attend the important meeting. Tari offered to go on Dia's behalf but Pak Halim insisted on Dia & got Tari to get Dia a new blouse. Tari was angry. Riyyan was shocked when he saw the employment contract. He was given the post of Manager in the lingerie department & was promised Rp.15 mil a month for his salary & was given a company car & a house. He ran a fever. He told his mom who read his employment letter & ran a shocked as well.*LOL* Fifi wasnt happy in her new apartment & longed to be with Irfan. She called her maid & told her to leave by giving her a compensation. Her maid was shocked & Fifi warned her that if she doesnt leave as instructed, she'd be framed & will be reported to the police. *cuss Fifi* Fifi called Irfan crying. She told him the maid has fled after stealing her valuables & left her limping ard the house. Irfan was stunned & he promised to be there. Fifi had laid the table intending to surprise Irfan but was greeted with a surprise instead when Irfan's maid. She was infuriated & send the maid away the same way she did with her maid. The maid went to Ibu Sandra crying that she'd been framed & told her if during her stay they'd any missing valuables. Ibu Sandra found truth in there & she stayed. Dia found a job at Irfan's friend company. She was bery happy when she was offered to work as a Manager in the company. She came home & broke the news to Eka, Mang Udin & Riyyan. Riyyan was happy for her & took the oppportunity to hug her - Dia was dumb founded! Riyyan fetch Eka from school in his new car & brought Mang Udin & Eka to arcade but ended being late for work from his afternoon break. Pak Irsyad told Ibu Mira (Dia's mom) that he'd employed Riyyan & gave him all the luxuries so that Dia would fall for him & Eka will be well taken care of. He disliked the way Irfan treated Eka & wouldnt allow Dia & Irfan to re-concile. Ibu MIra was blinded was wealth & thus agreed to help Pak Irsyad to make his plan works. Irfan received a call from his mom who'd be leaving for Surabaya for 2-3 days as a relative has passed away. Fifi overheard the conversation has a wicked smile. She took the opportunity to sack the maid & nurse saying that it's an order from Irfan. Then she threatened Dwi that she's alone & she'd have to listen to her or she'd be send away & never get to see her dad. Dwi aobliged. Meanwhile, Fifi called Irfan to tell him that both the maid & nurse has fled with their valuables. Fifi took the jewellery box from Ibu Sandra room & hid it in the kitchen cabinet to frame them.*cuss fifi* Irfan came home rushing to Dwi & found her frightened. Dwi dared not speak a word abt the evil Fifi to her Irfan as Fifi would b there. Fifi offered to look for a nurse cum private tutor for Dwi. She recommended her cousin Nuning. Nuning was told to report to her all the on-goings in the house. Ibu Sandra was due to return & Fifi offered to inform the driver to fetch her. She then told the driver to send the car for servicing even it wasnt due yet. Fifi asked for a day's leave from Irfan on the pretext to welcome back Ibu Sandra & look after the house. Fifi met the driver & did the same way she did to the maids. No one dared to object Fifi as they were threatened the same way. Fifi fetched Ibu Sandra from airport & met with an accident. Ibu Sandra died while she survived. It was all part of her plan to get rid of Irfan's mom. Irfan was devastated. Fifi sneaked out of hospital to the cemetery & created a scene when she saw Dia. Irfan was unhappy & told her off. Dia left with her boss. Ibu Mira kidnapped Dwi. Fifi filed a police report & they surrounded Dia's house. Fifi accused Dia but Dia decided to solve the matter peacefully. She decided to send Dwi back. Dwi was reluctant but was scared of Fifi. Dia insisted she did not kidnapped Dwi but Irfan wouldnt listen. Irfan was in a confused state & Fifi strike again. She told Irfan that Dia would win over Dwi when the divorce process has been finalised. Irfan was told he would lose Dwi just like he lost his mum & he'll be alone. Irfan was told he's got only one way out & Irfan pestered her to tell him what it is....... to be continued.


*panting*panting* Yesterday's episode was the longest! I had a bad headache & my heart is beating very fast.... can feel lei all becos of Fifi. Mom worst still, her face all red with anger. I wonder whats the ending like. Dia so-the-lembik & Irfan so-the-trusting-and-weak. Biler mau game? I bet that Fifi will be mad & she ran hysterical, Dia & Irfan still cant tell if they'll ever reconcile. I dun like the match between Riyyan & Dia. Just hope Dia wont fall for Riyyan if she did, then good for her lor....*roll eyes*

Blogger....Blogger....U did it again?!?! *shakes head* This morning it infuriates me when blogger failed to publish my post. *burstin into flames* Anyway, just discovered I wasnt the only one having the problem. tsk...tsk..tsk...is this norm for FREE online services? Do I have a choice? Yes I do. But I guess I'd have to take the risk & bear with the inconveniences caused. Oh tiyer! *imitate ainn's daughter* I lost my mood to write today, thus, I'm sharing an article I got while surfing the web.


Beauty and Fashion Tips from Readers


-> If your hair is dull, mix 1/3 cup vodka with 1/3 cup of your favorite shampoo. Wash & rinse as usual and get ready for the shiniest hair ever... Vanessa


-> Easy Two Week Butt Workout!
To firm up your rump, just follow these simple steps! It is what the pro trainers teach the movie stars at their personal gyms!


1. Get down on your hands and knees.
2. Slowly lift one leg in the air so that your leg makes a 90 degree angle.
3. Slowly move it back.


Repeat this 20 times per leg 3 times a week. In no time you will see noticeable results!... Renee


-> It is better to buy a lipstick with a point. It helps keep the part around your lip line straight... Renee


-> How to lighten your hair with less damage?
Currently, it is in style to have lighter hair, or "streaks." Dying your hair can be expensive and damaging. A simple solution, is kinda gross, but works! Put lemon in your hair!


Instructions: Cut a fresh lemon in half an squeeze the juice over your hair (seeds don't matter) Then sit out in the sun, from 30-45 mins. After your hair will be sticky and matted. Yuck! So you need to take a shower. (Conditioner helps to detangle your matted hair) After your hair dries, you will have a subtle change in your hair for the "lighter." Renee - Sacramento, California


-> After you have washed your hair, rinse it in stale beer. It can be refrigerated or room temperature. Gives hair a silky soft feel, vibrant shine and leaves it tangle-free... Vanessa


-> A slow but effective way to have a white teeth is to mix a little pepper powder & salt. Then apply on your teeth. Within a week you can see the change... Princy M.


-> After washing your hair with shampoo, apply a few drops of lemon in your hair and massage well. Rinse your hair after 2-3 minutes and see how shiny your hair looks! It will also remove dandruff from your hair... Haya H.


-> Washing the hair with a weak solution of common salt cleans the scalp, cures dandruff and prevents hair loss... Nikhat F.


-> For bigger eyes in the morning... Just get a cotton bud and smooth milk all over your eyelids for about 5 minutes and then dry your eyes and finish. You'll notice the results in the morning... Lauren


Tips for Fuller Lips:


1. Prepare lips with a generous amount of lip balm, then wait for the lip balm to settle down.
2. Line and define your lips with a natural colour lipliner.
3. Add a natural colour lipgloss, make sure you keep it handy all day.
4. Now using a white shimmery product like blusher, eyeshadow in the centre of your lips. Start slowly and blend carefully.
5. This creates a natural looking shade. Apply a lipstick now if desired.


Aaliyah, UK


-> You must care for your skin to maintain it's health and prevent future damage. - Provided by My Port Wine Stain


-> Want clean/clear skin? Put half a cup of oatmeal (or more) in a bowl with some water to get it moist and about 2 spoons of real bee's honey and mix together. Put it on your face for about 10 minutes and wash it off with water. It gives you such clean and a beautiful complexion!.. Savahanna G.


-> If you have problems blending your foundation, add a small amount of moisturizer to it first and then apply to your face. You'll get a much more natural effect!.. Ellie, UK


-> Here's a tip for a good complexion - drink lots of water, I have a pint glass with me throughout the day when I'm at home, and when I've finished, I fill it back up again straight away. This way I drink 3 or 4 pints a day, and I really notice a difference in the quality of my complexion. It helps keeps spots away too... Rachel - UK


For all of you African-American curly-heads with super , super short hair:


This is a perfect recipe for everyday styling for natural or textured hair!
Rinse hair completely and remain dripping wet. Put a nickel-size amount of Nexus Exxtra Gel in palm, mix with a tiny bit of pomade to soften - rub together and scrunch in hair - let dry naturally or dry with diffuser. RESULTS: A shiny mass of defined, separated curls that looks fabulous... Bernice Johnson - Charlottesville, VA


-> After a shower, apply cream on your face while it's still wet to lock in the moisture... Kristin - Garden City, KS


-> To avoid chapping of lips use almond oil regularly for a month it will disappear!

Back to work today. *yawnzz* At the sight of me coming to office, my boss called me to office to help him with some statistics. *sigh* My engine hasnt warmed up for the morning & I was given this task to complete. *yawnzz* Anyway, the whole day seems to move very s-l-o-w-l-y today. Despite the-no-mood-to-work today, I decided to knock off at 6.30pm when I realised I'm ALONE in the office. What?!?! I checked all the workstations. Confirmed. No one else but ME! It's so unusual. Normally ard this hour, there'll be a couple of folks around. Anyway, I'm starting to have goosebumps & I quickly switch off the lights in the library, pantry, "noise room", lock the back door & finally the work area. Euww!! How can they left a small girl working alone. Bad people. Besok nak datang keje lambat*sulked* I just remembered that tonight there'll be a special feature on the Nicoll Highway Collapse in True Courage on Ch5 at 8pm. I was lucky to be back in time to catch it on TV. It was a true sad story. I cant imagine me in the position of the widow of Ah Heng. The kids account of their late dad brought tears to my eyes. Ohh! Am I being sentimental here? *dabs eye* Anyway, I wonder what lies ahead for them. I wonder how are they coping without the main breadwinner of the family. Whats the point of a tribute to the Hero when he's not around to savour what he's done. Whats left behind are memories of him & his kind act. As time past, he'll be forgotten. Only his family will be there....having memoirs of their HERO. The saddest part will be not having to see the loved one for the last time. What more when there's no body for the burial. Unfortunately, being kind at times can be risky. So how should it be? Being kind & get good returns or being kind & risked yourself? I would choose being kind both ways. As a Muslim, I believed in "setiap kebaikan dilakukan kerana Allah swt."or doing good deeds in the name of Allah. Whatever the consequences, accept it as it is. If we're meant to lose something we treasure, take it as God loves them more than we do. I guess that's all for the day's rattle... I'm writing off to ponder what I've done in the past. Good nite!