BBQ-ing

I just got back from a bbq session held at my family's home. The menu was chicken, lamb chop, sausages and fishballs. I get to gather around with my sistas for awhile...watching tv...drink coke while at it.

I brought my camera, unfortunately, I entirely forgot taking what-so-ever images. Bummer! Such a waste of my energy just bringing it over, don't u think so.

Oh well, as long as my tummy is full. That's what matters most. Hub didn't come along as he's occupied over some pending notes that needs typing.

Tomorrow's another Friday. I hope to get up a tad bit early, just so I can get some marking done. A warm cuppa coffee in the mornin' should do the trick. That really motivates me.

Hooked to this melody...

Tangga - 'Be My Wife'

Damn why it's so hard to say
Secret feelings locked away
Heaven knows I've always felt so much
For you

I'm not that romantic
Even worse I'm sarcastic sometimes
And now it's time I tell you this
What's always been my only wish

Reff :
Eventhough I'm no spiderman or superman
I'll be the one who guards you
Night and day and trust me
I don't need no spiderweb or laser eyes
Cause you're giving me
The strength to say
Share you life and be my wife

Damn why so hard for me to say
Secret feelings locked away
Heaven knows I've always felt this much
For you
I'm not that romantic
Even worse I'm sarcastic sometimes

And now it's time I tell you this
What's always been my one
and only wish

Bridge :
Can't believe what I heard
It's so beautiful filled in my soul
Please tell me that I'm not dreamin
Will you be my wife... Baby...

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You can listen to it via youtube here.

Tell me what you think...
Personally, this is the kind of tune that could put me off to sleep easily just before bedtime. So dreamy and soothing..... *sigh*

Tembayangan saiz XL

Just wanna share with you...

Malam ani, dinner kami laki bini ialah meratah tembayangan (atau dipanggil jua kerang). Normally, kerang biasa would be smaller, but jenis ani cukup menganyangkan!! Hehehe.... Baru ia puas ati membuka, isinya basar. Batah jua mengunyah...

Good Monday break

A very good Monday break to all.
I was up with a spinning head this morning. I had the exact same thing the other day. It's a good thing that I'm not working today.

I haven't been doing much since yesterday, though I do have a lot of pending work that has to be done, yet I have not even started yet.

First, I need to type up my lesson plan for this week.
Second, I need to check all my kids' work that I've carried home with me.
Third, laundry... finished that earlier. But I still need to sort out the other room which is full of piling clothes that has to be folded neatly into wardrobes.

Hub is awfully exhausted after the whole event which took place at the Stadium Hassanal Bolkiah. Walaupun tugasnya hanya membawa dan memerhatikan murid, but the long walk must've drained out his energy.
Oh well, I need to get back to my work now...

Hari Kebangsaan NBD ke 25 tahun

I would like to wish everyone in the country as well as oversea within Bruneian nationality....

"Selamat menyambut Hari Kebangsaan Negara Brunei Darussalam yang ke 25 tahun".

If you don't know it yet, the theme for this year is "Kedewasaan bernegara".

I just thought it would be nice to share the knowledge and information regarding the logo of this year's National Day. I found this useful info from here while I was blog-hopping today.

Logo Jubli Perak Hari Kebangsaan
Negara Brunei Darussalam 2009

Huraian mengenai dengan Logo Jubli Perak Hari Kebangsaan Negara Brunei Darussalam 2009

Payung tunggal berwarna kuning melambangkan sistem kepimpinan beraja. Raja adalah payung mahkota tempat rakyat bernaung dan berlindung.Latar belakang dari bawah warna biru yang semakin cerah ke atas melambangkan alam semesta ciptaan Allah Subhanahu Wataala di mana Negara Brunei Darussalam ditadirkan-Nya tergolong dalam "community of nations" dan para pemimpin memikul umanah mentadbir negara pada lunas-lunas yang diredai-Nya dengan penuh bertawakal untuk mewujudkan masa depan yang cerah

Empat payung bersusun warna perak melambangkan kesatuan empat daerah yang dihuni oleh tujuh (7) puak jati yang selama-lamanya mendukung padu sistem kepimpinan beraja secara istiqamah demi melahirkan kemakmuran, keselamatan dan ketenteraman negara. Warna perak melambangkan tempoh 25 tahun keempat-empat daerah menikmati rahmat kemerdekaan

Panji-panji melambangkan identiti negara yang disanjung dengan semangat patriotik yang tinggi.

Tangkai berlengkar warna putih pada tiang payung yang mendukung panji-panji melambangkan toleransi berjiran tetangga dalam lengkungan "community of nations". Warna putih melambangkan kemurnian nilai-nilai dalam kehidupan dan kesucian berugama.

Tema dalam tulisan jawi melambangkan bangsa Brunei yang mendukung kesucian ugama, menghormati warisan budaya, mengamalkan budaya bangsa yang berteraskan "Melayu Islam Beraja.

Tema dalam tulisan rumi warna merah melambangkan kedewasaan bangsa Brunei dengan semangat cekal bersaing di arena antarabangsa dalam pelbagai sumber kehidupan demi survival bangsa dan negara.

Logo berbentuk empat segi tidak bersempadan pada sebelah kanan melambangkan negara terdedah kepada globalisasi dan kedewasaan bangsa Brunei menghadapinya bersandarkan pada tafsiran-tafsiran pada keseluruhan logo.

Cow urine? Pouty lips?!

Have you heard/read about the news.... that there will be a new fizzy drink made of cow urine. I'll be asking you this... DO YOU DARE TO TRY IT??

My first impression would be...YUCK!....EWWW... ERKKKK! What were they thinking? Urine?? Even worse, COW! Happy 'Niu' (cow) Year!!

How does my lips look?? Pouty enough.

Oh, and I watched the E! News the other day and what dya know... Lindsay Lohan had a lip service!!

After-and-Before

Ouch!! Testing pouty lips ia.


Lawa sudah bibirku?? Dapat pouty2 cemani.

Tatiana is OUT!!!

Remember her????? The annoying laugh, psychotic attitude, drama queen.....and oh, the dress? Erkkk.... No wonder Paula Abdul stated her as "one of the most talked about contestant".

Wohoooooooooo! Was watching American Idol earlier. All I can say is....
Puas atiku c-Tatiana keluaaar. Bida muanya balik2 kana focus. Digandingkan dengan Danny atu... I know Danny will definitely get it!!!

Tatiana looked like she's ready to rungkup Danny while he was singing 'Hero' again. Ah, the look on her face is timeless!

Remember her?? *Emily Wynne Hughes*

Most of all, I like Emily. Her outfit and the whole look is soooo vintage! Her character, personality and voice is super-awesome, despite the fact that she's in a band herself. Too bad she couldn't go further in American Idol. I would luuuurve to see her perform on stage.

Hot Thursday

Such a hot day... the sun is blazing... I was sweating in class earlier during the day... Rite now, my body feels warm even in an air-conditioned room.

What was I up to today...

1- Attended the Perjumpaan bagi Kejohanan Bola Jaring Sekolah2 Rendah Kawasan Brunei IIB at Kementerian Pendidikan Kokurikulum located in Perpindahan Lambak Kanan.
The tournament will be held on 1st and 2nd April 2009.
Venue: Multipurpose hall of Stadium Hassanal Bolkiah Berakas, somewhere close to Indoor Stadium.

Berdasarkan undian, our school will be competing against S.R. Kapok.
** Knock-out system.
** Senarai sekolah2 yang akan berlawan dalam kejohanan ini hanya di antara Sekolah2 Rendah Kawasan Brunei IIB sahaja. (Tidak termasuk Brunei IIA seperti yang lazimnya sebelum2 ini).

2- Contact time session with big boss and penolong big boss at 10-ish.
I managed to slip half way into this session which ended about 10.40 or so.


It’s too hot to go out today. I backed down the offer of tagging along with hub in the afternoon. Hence, just as he drove away, big sis texted me on Facebook asking for a favour.

Ughhh... Her favour is mostly having me as a companion chauffeur nowadays. But I rather do it. Or I might be put at fault if something were to happen that involves her and the car. I remember that one time but I rather not share. It would only upset her if I do. I don’t wanna ridicule her. Hehehe...

Oh gosh... Maybe I'm going to Limbang this Friday. Hub just gave me the offer. Not sure if I'm up for it after the netball course. I do need to get sumthin' there...like my contact lens solution and I'm thinking of getting myself a new pair of glasses.

The specs that I'm using now are very worn off (been using it for more than 5 years, I guess).

There are my daily specs, after all. I prefer this dark and thick, plastic-rimmed as daily specs. It's more convenient when I do house chores as I sweat a lot. And I tend to unconsciously wipe my face off with the shirt sleeves.

I do have an extra pair which looks rather fragile. So I wear them occasionally. For now, I think it is time to get a new one, somewhat similar to the old pair.

My old specs, you've done a great job to keep my sights clear all this time. You've seen me go through things in my life, for bad or for worse. I'm mostly thankful and appreciate your service.

Busy week

February will be the opening of an eventful month. That said, I've two invitations this week. Well, there are three invitations to be exact.

As I am assigned this year as Guru Pengawas Bola Jaring, on Thursday (tomorrow morning) I shall be attending a meeting regarding netball tournaments for Brunei II B zone.

And on Friday morning, by the way, I have two invitations. There's a netball practice, and the other one is the launching of the new Honda Oddysey at the Mall.

The netball practice will be held at STPRI. I'm more than happy if we were to come on any other working days. But hey, I'll still attend them as it is part of my responsibility, off costttt.

I shall miss going out and spend a li'l time with dearest hub in the morning. We were actually looking forward to it.

Tiring Monday

I'm super tired today. I've been running around from the moment that I set foot in school. Awal-awal pagi pun sudah panic, coz I left my precious pendrive at home. Baik jua kana bagi excuse drive balik SEMINIT mengambil pendrive. My lesson plan is all in there!!

By late afternoon I could already (rather shamefully) smell B.O. on my clothes.

That said, I was out in the sun watching the kids practice as early as 8-ish in the morning. So, imagine all the sweat that I have on my clothes till midday. The weather didn't help either. As you may have noticed, it's kinda hazy and hot.

I got home around 2 and big sis texted me asking for a favor to drive her to Gadong Police HQ by 4-ish. I decided not to bother changing my clothes then. So we went out and about till 6pm, stopping by at Charles & Keith, Manggis Mall for a pair of high heels.

Finally when we got home in Sungai Akar, I'm already smelling like a fish!!! Lantoooh!

Somehow, sampat jua oder delivery pizzahut.

Oh, FYI, it's half past ten now. I desperately need a warm shower!!!! *winks*

Oh nooooooooooooo... I'm sensing a sore throat coming. I've been feeling it in my throat since this morning. I better get daily dose of Redoxon before it comes to stay! Maklum...musim cuaca inda menantu... sana sini tah urang batuk...even colleagues.


Hey, there's that weird song playing right now on Kristalfm. The chorus goes like...
I'm unstoppable...unstoppable...unstoppable....UN-STOPPER-BALL!!

HAHAHAHAHAAA! Sing it with me...un-stopper-baaaaall!

Was blog hopping and browsing through odd pics in some local bloggers. I realized that I haven't been playing pool table for soooooo loooooong. I feel like a craving going through my mind... holding the cue stick...aiming that white ball. Oh man...wish I could go out and play for a bit sometime. But that would seem weird...and I dunno if I could get over the uncomfortable and awkward feeling of being somewhat out of place...hehehe.

Maybe us sistas should do a get together sometime... just a plain once-a-month thing...a grocery shopping, windowshopping, a mani-pedi session, dine out & trying different dishes...sitting in a cafe & sipping on ice-blended mocha, maybe. Haha! That would be fun, really!

I miss the old days when I used to go out with girlfriends, without a care in the world what time it is. Yeah...but I guess I've gone through that phase and this is the part of my life that I like to call...growing up mature. I mean, I'm about to be 31 in just a matter of a couple of months or so (but, who's counting, yea!)

Here I am, a working woman (not considered a lady anymore). It's less fun being a woman, I guess. But, you gotta change. Fun isn't that necessary when you have someone to share your life with.

Nevertheless, I don't want to look like a woman who doesn't realize her own age. You will see these typical women once in a while. They look like they spent so much time dressing up (like a teenager does) and some would probably dress unlike their age. Hmmm... you get what I mean? It's like...you caught yourself saying, "Okay, you over did the make-up/ outfit/ hairdo!"

Wow... I don't exactly know where I was going with this kinda topic. That's purely random for all of you. I talk too much!

My white, short-hair, half siamese kiddy cat Paris is soooo filthy dirrrrrty. Yesterday, hub & I were shocked to see his all-white fur has changed to grey. His face...oh, you shud've seen his face...is sooo filthy...like a homeless person who roams around begging for food. It's hilarious when he looks up and meowed. Macam kana badak mekap grey...while it highlights his eyes.

I think he needs to visit the pet service tomorrow. A shower and a li'l pampering is all he needs.

Like it...try it!

Just created my own personalized signature today from Live Signature. Give yourself a try.

When you are done choosing your fonts, sizes, colour and slope....


Step 1: Look for a Want to use this signature? and click on that.
Step 2: A new window will pop up that says HTML or BB. Click on Generate
HTML code.
Step 3: Click on Generate a code for my handwritten signature.
Step 4: You will then see a box with your signature in it and below is Generated
HTML Code for your signature. Click and save the code to a word
document. OR you can simply save it as bookmark.
Step 5: Whenever you make a post just go to the 'word document'/'bookmark' and
copy the HTML code then paste it into your post.

This too shall pass...

I received a forwarded email thru' an old friend of mine. The content that comes with it is pretty touching. It made me realize of the friendship that I've made along the way....and may have ended or lost. All I can say is that we are only human, and we have to move on. Whatever the conflict that may approach us.... this too shall pass...

Pay attention to what you read. After you have finished reading it, you will know the reason it was sent to you.

Here goes:

People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed.

They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be.

Then, without any wrongdoing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand.

What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered and now it is time to move on.

Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has come to share, grow or learn. They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it, it is real. But only for a season.

LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons, things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life.

It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant. Thank you for being a part of my life, whether you were a reason, a season or a lifetime.

Beautified & prettified nails

I'm pretty bummed over having pms which started during the weekend last week. You know, the disappointment really bothers me everytime I'm pms-ing.

So I was thinking of giving myself a bit of a cheer up as not letting myself too self-conscious over the idea that I'm not pregnant yet!

It has been a long while since I had my last manicure. And since I love pattern and designs so much, I decided to try having my nails done at this salon in BSB, located at first floor in the same building as De Royalle Cafe.

So, me & my sis went over there yesterday in the late afternoon.

The best part of all is having your nails done with your choice of design but isn't that pricey. In my case, they only charged me 11 bucks! Manicure alone is $5 and the design is $6. They work pretty fast too. Compared to my usual manucurist, they'd charge me $10.90 (simply for a French manicure) and they work pretty darn slow!

At the moment, I'm admiring my nails right now... I'm glad that I have it done just for myself.

A love note for dear hub

I've been meaning to post this love note for dearest hub. And since it hasn't been a week after his birthday yet, then I guess it's not late.

Why do I love you?

I love you because you cherish me… because you love me for who I am, for whatever flaws that I have with me.

I love you when you wake me up on Fridays and Sundays, you’d bring me out for breakfast.

I love you when you make me egg sandwich for breakfast to bring to work.

I love you when you peck me on the cheek in the morning and another one before leaving for work. I love you when you send me to work. I love you when I kiss your hand before getting off the car. I love you when you wait in the car for me to return from work.

I love you when we go shopping and you’d carry the heavier stuffs. I love you for being a gentleman.

I love you when you say you care for me. I love you when you ask me if I’m hungry. I love you when you cook me meals. I love you when you make me cuppa coffee. I love you when you buy me Coke and junk food from the nearest store and tell me then that you’ve thoughts for me earlier.

I love you when you tell me that the simplest things reminded you of me or you see things that I would like.

I love you for your warm hugs. I love you when you call me to sit on the couch with you. I love you when you hold my hand in the car.

I love you with all my heart. I love you when you spoil me rotten with gifts. I love you when you call me ‘Baby’ and ‘Alai’.

I love you for all the simplest things that you do. I love you for being there for me this whole time. Most of all, I love you for being a part of my life.

LP...otw

Another Monday...the start of the week...

And I haven't even started typing my lesson plan yet!

Happy 30th Birthday!

Hub is officially 30 since yesterday...

We surprised him with a nice cake themed with his favourite logo made by Cits Cakes.

Farahiyah, hoping the Tooth Fairy sees this & pay her a visit sometime soon.

Semoga Abang panjang umur, dimurahkan rezeki, sihat selalu dan sentiasa dirahmati Allah... Amiin ya rabbal alamin.

Up close & personally dislike it

Last Friday, we went to take a closer look at Hummer H3 in their showroom in Beribi. I was enthusiastic since last night as we watched Evan Almighty on HBO... while Evan drive this huge Hummer. On tv, the vehicle looked super massive... I wondered how much it costs, how big the car is up close, what does it look in the interior, etc. So, I went saying to hub...

"Bah... Esuk liat Hummer tani rah showroom. Lawa ah, basar sulnya..."

"Mana saja. Lapas membayar kreta tah di Baiduri Beribi".

And so we went in the afternoon. It looks really good from afar. As we walked closer, I reached for the passenger door and opened it. Hmm... Sampit jua ah. And atapnya macam randah. I realized then that it looks a bit like my dad's mitsubishi pickup. I remember the first time I got into the pick up last year, I knocked my head on the upper door frame! Atu sakit! Sudah pun tehantuk, teduduk lagi tarus tu.

When I walked over to take a look at the rear part, I wasn't that interested anymore. I was thinking, 'Mun menarik perahu bisai ni dipakai basahan saja'.

I dunno about you guys out there, but in my point of view, everything is soooo squarish, like driving inside a cardboard box. I realized that Evan must've driven a bigger version of Hummer, maybe an H10 or sumthin'.

Hehe... and then, ada tia this sale representative came over, so we ask the price... hmmm.... 100 over thousand, ke'!
I mean, come on... baik lagi ku membali Land Cruiser VX mun cematu harganya. Tantu basar & luas. Haiyaaa... apraaa. Adang tah ku minat Hummer ani. Mekasih saja.

Naughty Li'l Lizzy made an unwanted appearance!

I had a horrendous encounter of a house lizard last Sunday night. Hence, on this matter, the culprit is not within a house. Here's how the story goes...

I was about to drive home from mom's place when I noticed a lizard poop rite on the dashboard in front of the steering wheel. And I went, "Bari heran jua ada taie cacak dlm kreta. Mcm d rumah saja. Tadi ku drive inda jua ku teliat ah".

As soon as I said that tepikir jua tarus jangan-jangan ada ia kali dalam ani. As my eyes explore the dashboard in front of me, there it was hiding against the windscreen INSIDE the car INFRONT OF ME!
Buru-punya-buru while grasping a silver sunscreen protector in my right hand, naughty lil' lizzy is out of sight for the time being. Tawakkal & praying that it wouldn't emerge itself out from its' hiding spot, I pushed myself into driving anyway.

Finally I reached home safely. Fuh! Baik jua selamat sampai. Mun ia ada time driving antaie, awu...melumpat ku kali eh!

Graciously pushing the door wide open, there it was again....the li'l culprit....plastered in between the door's hinge...its' tail slightly curled at the end!

Shit, shit shit! In a matter of seconds, I was already in the passenger seat!! I dunno how the hell did that happen. My two long feet and arms just went pulling myself out of the way...as far as I can from the li'l culprit.

Damn that lizard. Another problem... It better not be dead inside my car!
Angit tia bau bangkai cacak sebulan.

It's been a loooong day. Well, not just for me but for dear hub as well.
As of today, I may have to drive myself to work every morning. I'm so used to being sent to work, kana antar kana aga macam tuan puteri. So, this morning I went off a cuppa minutes early just so that aku ampit paking garaj. As usual, my two bodyguards (Farahiyah & Danish) tag along to school, off costtt.

Had lunch at my mom's place & sembang-sembang for some time before I drove back home. Hub arrived home rite after Maghrib. I was so worried as I couldn't reach him late afternoon. I thought something bad came up. Turned out he was just doing some last minute shopping to prepare for his upcoming teaching practice. Phewwww....