Pros & Cons of Driving - A wife cum working mother insight

DRIVING - something that can be a profession to some, taboo to others and dangerous hobby to many. What ever driving is to you, let me share my insight of the pros and cons of driving to me.....

Driving is a must when........

1. someone is sick, especially the loved ones (to go to hospital, to visit them etc)

2. hubby is not home and the gas is out!

3. we run out of supply at home (from rice right to diapers)!

4. to fetch someone (can be sister from university, or hubby at work, or friend at the bus stop, or mum at the airport) in need of transportation

5. attending to work obligation (like travel away from base, attending meetings etc)



Driving is not a skill you wish to have when........

1. "Oh, I don't know the way. You've been there, why don't you drive?".... this can typically come from friends, family, even hubby!

2. " You can go by yourself right?".... you know who always say this!

3. "Mom, can we get this ....., please? Please?".... the "sweet & driving me mad" angels


4. "I got something on. Can you replace me?".. from a superior most of the time

But what I like about driving is - it gives me the priviledge to be flexible with time and creates opportunity for me to excel in life and contributes to family & friends, work and the society.

So think about it - Do you want to DRIVE??

Adlina's 2nd 6th birthday celebration

It's Adlina's birthday celebration again!! And I seriously think this is becoming a pattern - to have her birthday celebrated twice (the same thing happended in 2007)!

Adlina's cake, made by Auntie Rozie one more time, priced at RM 45 again! Can you all believe that? I am a very delighted customer......!!

Adlina, proud owner of the lovely no. 6 cake! Happy birthday my dear!

Happy 6th Birthday Adlina!

Allah selamatkan kamu,
Allah selamatkan kamu,
Allah selamatkan Nur Adlina,
Allah selamatkan kamu.

The most awaited for birthday cake - with barbie princess! Locally made by Auntie Rozie at only RM 45!!



And this is the birthday girl in action!

Happy birthday my red-juicy-apple Adlina, may Allah bless you always!

With lots of love, Ibu.

Note: Adlina was born on Wednesday in Kelana Jaya on 9th Jan 2002 or 25th Syawal 1422H.

Happy 40th Anniversary

This is my first entry for 2008.

Today, on 2nd Jan, in the year 1969, my parents were married! So

Happy 39th Anniversary to Cek & Bak,

May Allah bless you guys always,

And do remember that no matter what,

We all love you both always.......

Lots of love,

Fauzi & Uji (and Ika, Idzham & Imran)

Azhan & Imi (Adilah, Adlina & Adriana)

Che Aa

Pak Teh & Cik La

Cik N

Last Entry for 2007

There are a lot of things that has happened in the year 2007. I am very sure many of us has experienced a lot of changes, adaptation, adjustment, tolerating, pushing, giving etc.

As for me, I started the year by commencing my MSc, then being put to take charge of a unit at work, followed by hubby decided to start his own business. Many additional family members also comes into the pictures - welcome to newborn Irfan, Amirah and Imran. There is a cousin's son was born sometimes this year, but I am yet to meet him! Also a warm welcome to Syed Akmal, my new brother in law.

So 2007 resolution - achieved? Yep, sure did... Alhamdulillah. The family health & development, a good job, acceptable grades, a good start for the business, I can't ask for more.

2008 resolution? A long list to state. Enough if I were to summarise it this way... I'll do my best and hope to become stronger and wiser in facing more challenges to come. May Allah be with me.

To my angels, thank you for always taking my pain and sorrow away, and bring me laughter and happiness. I will always be loving you three!

To my beloved Hubby - what else can I say?? May we always be together for each other.

To my family and friends (you know who you are), thank you, thank you & thank you...

Babies Day Out!!

Baby Amirah, Baby Irfan & Adriana resting on their "race cars".... what a long face!

Agenda:
1. 13 adults, 4 kids and 2 infants visiting Zoo Negara on 8th Dec 2007 at 10 am.
2. Lunch a Nasi Ayam stall at Taman Melawati at 2 pm.
3. Unforgetable yummy BBQ for dinner at 9 pm.

What else could I ask for? This is the true blessing in life, alhamdulillah.

ps: On the same date in the year 1994, I met my boyfriend in Adelaide a.k.a hubby now. What a coincidence!

Reunion of Mamas!

(Standing from left: Shu, Dib, Kimi, Azli, Hana, Zeck, Rhayo, Kak Leha, Zare, Dina, Zila.
Sitting from left: Maie, Intan, Adilah (my eldest girl) and Naju - the house owner)

15 YEARS ago, there were 14 ladies, who happened to be stranded together at one learning institution. They have laughed, cried, went crazy with sweat, tears and pain together to survive the 1.5 yrs of foundation study.

Nights and days passes by, years after years, and now look at them.... surrounded with the little ones, not to mention "those on the way, to be delivered next year!" Bravo ladies, bravo!

To all the mamas above - I enjoyed our get-together so much, I wish we could do more of this. I may not be the first to confirm to come, but I sure did participated!! Forget me not the next time, ok!

To other mamas who are not in KL, or cannot make it, we missed you guys!!

What do I miss in life?

If you ask me what I need now, my answer would be : a bowl of porridge like a bove would be nice!! I am starving to death!!



Juts want to acknowledge that Adilah, my eldest girl, made me this birthday card in Aug 2007. Only now I managed to upload it here.... simply because - me too busy doing DON't KNOW WHAT.



And as of now, I miss my three angels! Waaaaaaa.....

HR Raya Day

How do you like to get an SOS message at 7 am on Sunday Morning?? This kind of SMS normally requires you to have "to use your charm" and get things done. My dept issue - to get our cupcakes for HR Raya (eid) Day. Thanks to Rozie, my neighbour, our 70 pieces of cupcakes is now ready for me to bring to the office! Fuhhhhh what a relief!

The cup cakes for your viewing only.... I am so so sorry.... no tasting on the web!



Enquiries & Order call/SMS to Rozie 012 2904131. Just mention that you know Rozie's Homemade Pastry from Kimi.

For those who love green plant, I have my new baby in my office:



It's only RM15 (plant + the user-friendly light pot). I hope I can keep it growing and growing!

Big Day is near the corner!

My dear friends and family,

I would like to ask all of you, to pray for my health and safety, for me to undergo my final exam for this semester at my uni on 29th Oct and 2nd Nov 2007. Do wish me the best of luck ok.

Till the 2nd Nov is over, I have no intention to do Eid's open house, nor am I allowed to do Eid's visiting etc. (as my brain has temporary shut down the "socialising" chapter).

Coz I'm leaving, on the jet plane,
Don't know when I'll be back again,
Oh babe I have to go......

Wedding 8th July 07

This is really an outdated news - but I guess better late then never. My sister's wedding, held on 8th July 07 at Saloma Bistro KL.




The flower girls from back - Khalida & Adilah, Middle row - Adlina & Zulaikha, the flower boy (who threw away his flower) is Ahmad Idzham. (A secret: I met Mobile Mom in person, a sweet lady she is!).

On behalf of the family, we thanked everyone who has helped a lot, and those who came to celebrate the occassion with us.

100th post - Salam Aidilfitri

This special 100th posting is dedicated to all my beloved relatives and friends out there with a message:

Have a wonderful Eidul Fitri wherever you are!

Love always,


(special greeting from Adriana)


Kimi, Adilah, Adlina & Adriana

Housewife

A friend, Meen, reminded me of why I should consider to be a housewife. When I ponder on that idea, I realise the beauty & power in the word "housewife".

H - Home is never the same without her around
O - Only she knows where "everything" is!
U - Uniform is never their concern
S - Someone who is always there 24/7/365, no public holiday gazetted for them!
E - Empathise no matter with who,when, why, where, or what
W - Willingly doing multi-tasking!
I - In love with domestic affairs
F - Fun, tender and loving (TLC) - you can expect this from them lifetime
E - Every husband dream of having one!!!!!!

So to all housewife out there, keep up the excellent job!

Salhi Khaiessa is found!

My dear friends and concern readers from everywhere,

I am sorry for the late update. But my brother Salhi has been found early last month. We have brought him back safely to his former hospital. He's still undegoing his treatment. We don't know if he can join us for the Hari Raya Puasa i.e Eid Fitri.

For all the best wishes and Doa, on behalf of my family, we thanks each and everyone of you. May Allah blessed you all.

Kimi

He's missing again!!

Dear friends,

My brother is missing again!! Please pray for us to find him soon!!

Dear Brother, stay safe, we'll find you before, we'll find you again!

Note: To cut story short, my brother is sick in emotion, not capable of taking care of himself. We have been doing everything we can but.......

HELLO - is it me you looking for??

Do you know that a simple HELLO can be a sweet one? Especially if you get a HELLO from your loved ones. HELLO is:

H= How are you?
E= Everything all right?
L= Like to hear from you
L = Love to see you soon..... (fellow blogger/friends that I used to have lunch dates with)
O = Obviously I miss you.......

So HELLO and have a good day!

ps: This is a sincere HELLO from me, for being so silent these days... so many things has happened in life that I just don't know where to begin, enough to say that - Nothing is more important than family!

Post Mortem of a wedding

Since I am stuck at this one station (where there are so many cats around) for quite sometimes, I think I take the opportunity to update my blog... it's been a while since I last posted an entry. I wish to do a post mortem for this wedding I was organising, but not sure where to begin.

Maybe I should just give a quick summary of the wedding reception:
1. Very late start - missing bride and groom...!!
2. Food - good but liaison staff is rude (tahap maksima)
3. Little details can be major on the event day
4. Family bonding is a treasure
5. I was sooooooooo tired when the event was over!!!

To the bride and groom, may you guys are blessed and once in a while, do come back for reality check....

Same TAG in Apr & May 07

DNAS tagged me like in Apr 2007, followed by Leilanie in May 2007......

And I am only doing it today... why?? Don't ask me why... But the most important fact is... I am doing it now.... So, Dee, here goes:

Layer One: On the Outside
Name: Kimi
Birthdate: 10 Aug
Current status: Married, mother of 3
Eye color: Dark brown
Hair Color: errr should be black

Layer Two: On the Inside
My heritage: Pure Malay
My fears: Ikan mentah i.e non cooked fish
My Weaknesses: Chocolate & ice cream
My perfect pizza: home made lerr... isis boleh taruk banyak!

Layer Three: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow
My thoughts first thing when I wake up: What day is today ah?
My bedtime: 12.30pm.
My most missed memory: Learn how to drive

Layer Four: My picks
Pepsi or Coke: Coke, diet please.
Mc Donald's or Burger King: Burger King
Single or Group Dates: Single (because I wanna to have privacy)
Adidas or Nike: Adidas
Tea or Nestea: Tea
Chocolate or Vanilla: Chocolate
Cappucino or Coffee: Cappucino

Layer Five:
Do I Smoke: No & never will.
Curse: politely hehehehe..
Take a shower: Twice a day.
Have a crush: once only...
A fewThink I've Been In love: Only one time.
Go to school: yes, now pursuing my master study
Want to get married: Already am, 24 hours/7 days a week/365 days a year.
Believe in myself: Sure!
Think I'm a health freak: Only sometimes.

Layer Six: In the past month
Drank alcohol: No& never will
Gone to the mall: Every now and then
Been on stage: mostly every day
Eaten Sushi: yes..
Dyed your hair: Never plan to do so.

Layer Seven: Have I ever Played
a stripping game: Nope
Changed who I am to fit in: hmmm... no idea

Layer Eight: Age
I am hoping to be married: Already am (married when I was 24)

Layer Nine: What was I doing
1 min ago: making a cup of coffee
1 hour ago: Emailing my office, firends and family
4.5 hours ago: Had wonderful dinner at topshots in Kuching after a delayed flight!
1 month ago: training the team I am coaching this week!!
1 year ago: Been trained to do Lean Six Sigma

Layer Ten: Finish The Sentence
I love: food and flowers
I feel: lonely and bored each time I am on duty travel
I hate: To admit that I'm wrong
I hide: The fact that I'm a very manja person
I need: long ong sleep!

Layer Eleven: Tag people?? Err... no one lah..

Marriage - A short word and yet a big word

MARRIAGE - is it as simple as eating a piece of chewing gum?

M - Man is made for his woman
A - and a woman is made for his man
R - relationship that they have is so special that
R - regardless the "challenges" faced, they work to make it a permanent contract
I - it changes people's life, focus and energy
A - a reality that can be sweet or sour, joyfull or full of sorrow
G - get a good circle of supporters (family, friends and relatives) and
E - every minutes of MARRIAGE will be a treasure.

This dedication is to my newly wed sister, have a wonderful and blessful marriage!

A whole new world

A whole new world...... a world that I once dream to be in... and now I am in the dream world... yes, i like this world, i enjoy to be in this world and i know this world extract the best in me.....

BUT i miss blogging because of this world!

What I am trying to say is... i miss writing entries here... I owe a few people some tags - i think KuE, DNAS & Leilanie... friends, I apologise if ever I let you down... not intentionally done... will get it done!

And I think I need to explain to everyone why I was blocking my blog for sometimes now... I was disturbed with the fact that some personal information may be used by "the-cold-hearted-business-focus-people-in-this-world" against me and my family.

So I guess, I will have to change my direction of writing here... I will write for my friends... I will write about the world... I will write about religion maybe.. but no more about my family.... maybe just a touch base story, to keep "certain people abroad" posted about us..

To start with, this is a dedication to Rose, for the kind thought - I handed over her gift from CK and she gave me this in return:

Thank you Rose!