Happy 3rd birthday Adriana on 4th mar 2008... My baby girl is no longer a baby!! She is witty, sweet n her dad's favourite of course at this point of time coz she is soooo obedient!
The cake cutting session... of course all her sisters "interframe" as well.... Adilah taking the lead of course!
Since I know the real meaning of life, life is always about making choices.... Choices are not easy to be made, you have to weigh all the factors evenly and then you choose the best option available.
Sometimes, no matter how careful you are, you still "skidded away" in taking the best choice of all available options. If this were to happen, what do you do? Learn from the mistake, stand up and walk tall again!
I know what I am talking about as I have just made the hardest choice ever..... What have I done? Let's just say that "some important priorities take precedent over what money can buy".
My eldest girl, Adilah has turn 9!! Can't believe she is actually 9 years old now. She was born on 3rd Feb 1999 or 17th Syawal.
And this is her birthday cake, STAR in shape, specially designed by Auntie Rozie again, at the same price, to be shared with other 'Febuary-born' bithday girls & boy:
1. Baby Irfan - 1 year old
2. Baby Amirah - 1 year old
3. Ahmad Idzham - 5 years old (name not on cake, as the cake is sponsored by Mak Tok & Ayah Wan). Idzham was invited but cannot make it due to mummy's operational requirement.
4. Mak Cik Ain - sweet 19!
5. Mak Tok - sweet xx! (errr... the exact number is a secret)
And these lovely cupcakes are Irfan & Amirah's 1st birthday cake!!All the Elmo & Cookie Monster cupcakes are also made by Auntie Rozie... Don't they look yummy?
Happy birthday my dearest Adilah, may Allah bless you always, to be a good daughter, a good wife + mother one day, and a good muslimah!
Love always,
Ibu
I am not a singer, nor do I think I can sing. But I do follow music industry fairly well, simply becasue I enjoy music... that's about all.
I am also a fan of Anugerah Juara Lagu... and just finished watching the final Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL) 2008 - Rich, an ex-student of Academi Fantasia 4 (a reality program by ASTRO), first time coming to AJL, and he WONNNNNN!!
Not that I am very much fanatic of music, but I am talking about development. In any field, we have to pay attention and invest in development. These kids from Entranged are new in the show business, but very daring to come up with new evolution in music. This is part of the future of music in Malaysia.
As for me, I think Akademi Fantasia does proves its theory of "developing the future of music in Malaysia".... tonight, this vas verified by Mawi (best showmanship), Sahri (winner for Balada category, eventhough he was singing the song "izinkan ku pergi" by Kaer - who was "labeled" as no-vocal-quality before, but I think made a great comeback with his first album) and of course Rich (winner for pop-rock category and also overall winner).
TV3 is doing a good job, of continuing the AJL years after years... well done TV3 and keep up the good work! Cheryl, Ally, Faizal & Fafau - I always adore you guys!
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??
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......!!
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.
This is my first entry for 2008. 
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.
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!
(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!!
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.....
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!
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......
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.
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
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!
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
