Being cautious, saves life!

Dear family and friends, thank you for your care and concern from all those calls and text messages! Appreciate all of it much...Love you all!

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Here is my advice for those who loves driving while texting, eating, drinking, talking and doing other things, which are not the absolute and utmost important actions to do. PLEASE DON'T.

Please don't my dearest one as it will cost you to be in danger as well as your life. Why? Because I said so...and because I've experienced it just recently.

It's not funny and it's really scary. The after effects will cause you to have shaky hands, empty mind and worst that could happen would be the pain that pierce and destroy you. Alhamdullillah, I did not experience those ugly thoughts except for the empty mind, blurness and shaky hands and legs. However, I managed to overcome it now and thus, my post of the month for you.

Please drive safe from now onwards as life is precious. I'm lucky I'm still here to share with you. Do not take things for granted!! Please...my advice is to be safe.

Drive slow and steady according to the speed limits with both hands on the steering wheels with a clear mind and eyes on the road. No kidding but please do this. I love you and care for you, so don't ignore my advices.

Being cautious, saves life. I love you pa and ma for all those advices and scoldings! Love you so much!!!

My car is now in the workshop, which whipped a cost of RM775.00 and that could prolly cost my life. Alhamdullilah...I'm still here to share and write my blog for you.

Luv Luv!

Pssst Pssst....

It's been awhile since I last pen down and share some delicious posts here. Don't worry, the blog is not forgotten. With my busy schedule, I've been running here and there like a 'walking office'...literally! I'll come back soon...promise.

Meanwhile, do listen to the song while browsing thru my past posts for now.

Stay tune loves!

Luv Luv!

Nothing but Food!!

PLAN B @BV

Nasreen & I visited Plan B @ BV the other night and she told me the flourless choc cake was nice. Seriously, awesome pow to the max! hehe...I loved it!

Plus, leisurely eating it with a cup of green tea made it nicer since the cake was bitter sweet and the tea neutralised my 'jelak-ness'.

@ Plan B, BV

Flourless Choc Cake



So, noticed anything interesting in this pic??
Yes! The stripes...haha! ;P
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THE FAMOUS TANJUNG MALIM PAU
@ R&R ULU BERNAM

So, there was one weekend where I was heading back to Damansara from hometown, I had the chance of stopping by at the R&R Ulu Bernam.

There would be no other reasons to stop there but just to grab some awesome hot, curry beef pau yo!

I was a fan of 'kaya pau' until my family came across this years ago. It was shown on tv a few times introduced through food programes. =)

Do try them @ R&R Uu Bernam, should you head down from Penang/Perak back to KL.

It was so nice that I couldn't help myself but to buy some and shared to a few close friends of mine. Even they enjoyed it much! You can buy them in large bags, consisiting 6-8 pieces of different flavours from the frozen fridge or get them fresh & hot from the oven!

Don't forget that cup of teh tarik or nescafe...hope I don't tempt you all much! XP

Luv Luv!

Photos by Nurvia Ooi

Cafes...with the letter 'M'

Awesome news people!!

Now, you get to check out TWO new cafes that opened recently in Bukit Damansara & TTDI. New places to chill and getting your daily fix of caffeines. Like most eateries, they serve coffees/teas/hot chocs/light bites/desserts, but the one thing that makes these 2 more interesting is that both cafes' initial, start with the letter 'M'! Awesome power pawsome!!!

MOLLYDOOKER'S
COFFEE BAR

The owners of this cafe would be Zek, Tsar (Zek's fiancee) & Arab. It is snugly located just opposite Chef & Brew cafe in Bukit Damansara. So, the story behind the unique name...Mollydooker was derived from a game show, 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire'. One of the Qs asked was "What is Mollydooker?", which means left-handed. So, Zek, who lived and studied in Perth, Australia back then, was watching it and that sparked the idea.

The best part of the whole story was, Zek and Arab happened to be lefties themselves. What a coincidence! =)

Arab, Mama, Me, Nana & Zek

If you love cookies like I do, then imagine sinking your teeth into this soft served chocolate cookies with super chunky chocs, made by Etty, is a MUST TRY!

My pick?...definitely the milk chocolate ones.

I suggest you eat it warm for that extra Ooomph!

From left: Johnny, Me, Arab & Zek

If you are on the go, then this would be the place for you to get your cuppa pronto!

MUKHA

So, the story of Mukha was told by Man & Liyana, husband and wife of this cafe. What I understand was that Mukha, was known as a shipping port in Yemen.

To know more, do have a chat with the lovely couple and they'll gladly entertain you about their little eatery.

Located in TTDI, same row as Penang Village restaurant, you'll find this place along Lorong Rahim Kajai. A friend of mine, Hariz, happened to be a cousin to Liyana. ;)

Mocha & Long Black

The loving couple, Man & Liyana

The Bar

Lamb Cutlet

Baked Eggs
Now you see...

Now you don't! Haha..

FYI, Mukha will be having its opening party on Sunday, 18 September 2011 from 4.30 - 7.00pm. So, what are you waiting for? Do head down for free food, drinks and some mingling people! Click for their Facebook details.

So dear friends, let's show our love and support for these upcoming cafes, shall we?? ;)

Luv Luv!

Photos by Nurvia Ooi

Pssst Pssst...

Hi All!! It's been awhile since my last post. Malaysia Day is approaching on the 16 September and I'm glad to say that it will be my off day! Yes, that includes tomorrow too. =D

I'm so sorry for the lack of updates, since I've started the new job, everything for me now is work, work, work! Yup, I'm turning into a workaholic (hopefully, once I've learned and understand my role in this fashion business, then I can be back to normal again).

Hopefully, you guys still reading my blog as I myself, miss posting and sharing with you stuffs. But don't worry, I got some posts to share, but hopefully I can manage my time properly. Even I've been missing in action for my badminton games. Haih...

Miss this space much.

Luv Luv

Via

54th Merdeka Day!

@ Jalan Tun Perak

In conjunction with Malaysia's 54th Independence Day Celebration, I wish to take this opportunity to commemorate this great day with a shot of an old building I took along Jalan Tun Perak. I'm sure it's an old building with its beautiful architecture design and style still remained to remind us of the great memories of yester years. It must have been painted here and there but still I love the colonial look mixed with some chinese or baba nyonya elements of it. What makes it better to post this today is also we are celebrating our Raya celebration together. Now, that's awesome!

Luv Luv!

Photo by Nurvia Ooi

Fat Spoon Cafe on Astro Awani!

Please catch Fat Spoon Cafe on In Realty tonight at 9.30pm, exclusively on Astro Awani, channel 501. Have fun!!!

Moving On!

It's OFFICIAL ladies & gentlemen! Today, Wednesday, 24 August 2011 is my last day at Menara Kuala Lumpur. I joined the company since 1 June 2009. I will definitely miss the events, team work and cherish the friendship made here.

So, after 2 years, 2 months & 24 days, I'm leaving for a new job and better prospects at Shriro Malaysia Sdn Bhd.

Here's a little info about the new company I'll be joining soon.

Shriro Malaysia Sdn Bhd is "an importer and distributor of a diverse range of top international brands in various product ranges such as cameras and accessories, consumer products, fashion wear, anti-corrosion materials and medical equipment. In addition, Shriro (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd. is the franchisee for Bally in Malaysia, and operates the Bally retail boutiques in premium shopping malls." (Sourced & Information quoted from http://www.shriro.com/index.php)

So, if you read the last line of the paragraph above, that's where I'll be posted...to manage Bally together with my new team and colleagues. Yes, venturing into fashion. FIRST TIME! Goshhh...Like they say "There is always first for everything" or "With great power comes with great responsibility" (Quoted by Stan Lee based on Spider-Man Movie). Omgee, that 2nd phrase just makes me even nervous more...nervous is good right? Let's pray together with me dearies...

"Bismillahirahmannirrahim...Ya Allah Ya Tuhanku, please forgive me for the arrogance and pride I've portrayed and shared. My prayer is all out to you in giving me the strength to move forward with your blessings. Please make my choice, my journey and my endeavour a smooth and happy one. Please bless me to strive for success with humble needs and modesty. Aminnn..."

So, next month 6 September 2011, Shriro, here I come! hehe...So excited already! People, wish me luck. *taking a really deeeeep breath...

Luv Luv

Sourced & Information quoted from http://www.shriro.com/index.php & Stan Lee based on Spider-Man Movie

Can you read?

This is when I've done & handed out my work completely.
Free time.

Have fun reading & figuring.


Photos & Quotes sourced and taken from
http://icanread.tumblr.com/

Via's muse of the day...

Just because I love to blog and so I blog!
I just need to say...

"The office is bloody cold lah!!!...Even when I turned the air cond off!
BbbRrrrrrrrr...
Hard to type or do anything! Ergh..."

1 day to go...

Wait for tomorrow! =)

Look of the day...

Rosie Huntington-Whitely

I love the skirt much & the whole outfit seems incredible for outing!
Would you date me in this? hehe...

Luv Luv!

Photos sourced and taken from Studded Hearts

2 days to go...

Yup, I'll spill the news soon dearies...

Chick Flicks for Dudes

BOYS LISTEN UP!

Maybe this might just change your perception on chick flicks...are not only for girls but also for dudes as well. Do listen to the recorded show taken from BFM and read on...

My morning drive home from work was a cheerful one when I was listening to "Chick Flicks for Dudes", which was the topic of the day this morning, aired by BFM's 89.9, The Business Radio Station on WTF (What The Flick) segment. I loved the topic they discussed on, especially when the two djs, Uma & Jo, brought this up for DUDES by DUDES! heheh..interesting, don't you think so?!

Ok ok, the topic was brought up in line with the upcoming comedy film, Bridesmaids that will be shown soon in Malaysia on 8 September 2011. So, according to the djs, this film will appeal to both women and men! I asssumed it will be hilarious and I'm so looking forward to it! It's been so long since I had this feeling of anticipation and excitement of watching a movie after Troy, Prince of Persia, Bond Movies and so forth...so many movies I've watched, I don't know which was my favourite. But I know, I've collected a few DVDs of my most fave films and stacked them safely at home...ORIGINAL ok! Still got a few lists more to buy actually (Practical Magic, with Sandra Bullock & Nicole Kidman...& Sabrina, not the witch movie but the one with Harrison Ford & Julia Ormond as the casts).

So, my point here is...if guy flicks work for girls, I'm sure there is a couple of chick flicks that appeal and amuse you guys too. So, as I mentioned and prolly you can guess, the guy flicks I like are mostly action, comedy and drama films. How about you guys, any chick flick film you like in particular? Or, you guys wanna watch Bridesmaids with me next month?! I'm on for a good laugh definitely... =D

Luv Luv!

"Chick Flicks for Dudes" sourced and aired by BFM's 89.9, The Business Radio Station on WTF (What The Flick) segment

It's Friday...Let's Dance!!!

TGIF people!!! Since we are still in the holy month of Ramadhan, so let's keep it real low with the movements and loudness, shall we? Hehehe..whatever it is, music and games are still on for me! *So yes Nasreen, tonight's badminton, insyallah, I'll make it right after my buka later tonight with anak-anak yatim at Muzium Telekom ok? Miss me already kan..hehe. Ahh, buat muka Nas! =P

Here are 2 songs I shall share with you on this lovely Friday today.
I've been listening to..

Yuna's version of Come As You Are
(Originally by Nirvana)
&
Adele - Set Fire To The Rain

Have a wonderful weekend!

Luv Luv

Music is LOVE!!!

Press Release for this Saturday's Press Conference (Eng & BM) √
Press Release for BASE Jump (Eng & BM) √
Speeches drafted for CEO (Saturday's PC & BASE Jump) √
Vet through & amended company's latest pre-printed brochures (Eng & BM) √
Handover notes done but yet to be passed down (Deadline: 24 August 2011) √

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Emailed...Sent...Done!!!

Been typing non stop & been seeing lots of words, which can make me just *scrreeeeeeeeeeeeaaamm! (in silent mode). Hmph...! Been listening to Joe Brooks - Holes Inside on repeats to take my stress away from the workload...until now. Chao!!

Europe Trip 2011 (Part II)

Ok people! Ready for more? Hehe..Let's go!

Let me take you out of England to one of my favourite places so far...

EDINBURGH


Two toned coloured field

The drive to the capital city of Scotland was amazing. The view was scenic and beautiful with luscious green field stretched all the way along on both sides of the highway. I was amazed with the two toned coloured field that can be seen a couple of times while driving. Imagine, dark green grasses in contrast with bright yellow flowers grown side by side in a vast land. If only I could have taken better photo of it. Haaa...*lost in reverie of the scenery!

Also I need to share that before reaching the city, we had a light bite in a small town somewhere, which served the most yummiest parsnip soup I've ever tasted. Actually, it was my first taste of it and seriously really good. Glad I had that headache and that really made me better instantly! Simply tasty.

Parsnip Soup.. super YUMS!
Missing it alot.

Tuna Croissant

Arrived the streets of Edinburgh

Rows of shoplots & anchovies pizza for lunch

Princes Street Gardens

The view of Edinburgh Castle from the street

Edinburgh Castle!









I love this photo taken above.
Adore the architecture of old buildings built with bricks.

This was taken when I was about to leave the castle. I couldn't help it but to snap from the back while the lads were posing in front of the entrance to the castle. What amused me was the same coloured orange hair and checkers caps they were wearing. Love the shot much!

I adored Edinburgh for its classic old buildings, clean city, scenic views and castles!!!

NOTTINGHAM

Back to England for a historic tour of the land, where Robin Hood was made famous. =)

The statue of Robin Hood

"King Richard the Lionheart joins the hands of Maid Marian and Robin Hood"


Do read the history

READING
(pronounce as Rare-Ding)

This next place was where we sent back the rented cars and had an opportunity to visit Aunty Ling & husband, my parent's friends, who were kind enough to host a bbq dinner at their home. Aunty Ling was also the tour guide for our trip around London, Bath, Snowdonia, The Lake District & of course her hometown, Reading.

The glass summer/winter room was awesome. Glass door and windows built all around with easy access from the living room to the garden. The whole place was very English indeed.

Aunty Ling, offering us tea,
Being a tea lover, I adore the tea sleeves much!!

That's her husband, picking up potatoes from their very own garden.
That's really cool!

What can other things be more traditional than offering profiteroles at an English bbq to complete a meal? Sinful but best giler ok! I was the only one to savour this because apparently, everyone else was too full to think about dessert. How can you resist such a thing?!!

The next day, we went for a half day river cruise on Thames River.





That's our ride

As much as it sounds fun riding in a boat, cruising down the river, feeling the wind blowing into your hair and basking in the sunshine, I realized that everything was done manually by papa and the rest of the uncles during the cruising day; the mooring, giving directions, stirring the boat...yada yada. The whole process was tiring I tell you. However, it was fun watching papa doing the navy/sailor act jumping in & out of the boat to secure ropes to stop boat from moving forward or to be in a queue.

Allow me to tell you the process of how it was done, so at least you have an idea of what a river cruise is and how you do it.

River cruise such as this, actually has a few check points at certain distances. So, when you see a check point like this one, the boat has to be stopped by tying ropes at the metal provided on either sides of the walkway.

The way to do it is by jumping out of the boat to the side, quickly tie and secure the ropes. You can see how my dad was performing his act, already outside with ropes tied down and that stopped the boat from moving, to be in a queue, waiting for the gate to be opened.

When I mentioned queue, literally, other vessels joined us as well like shown in the photo. =)

That's the time where you can check out the surroundings, meet people and take a peek at other vessels.

The check point has to be closed to make sure the water level is the same on both sides. The reason for this is to avoid water from rushing in and hit vessels parked from within. Once the water reaches its level, therefore, it is safe for the gate to be opened.

Once opened, vessels can take its turn to cross the gate. It goes the same with every check point we saw and did the whole process again and again.

It sounds tiring doesn't it? But seeing papa doing it was super awesome, even when he's already in his 50s. Super papa! Lol!

After cruising for some time, we moored the boat at the public temporary mooring site for lunch and a little sight seeing of the houses along the river.

During the whole journey, sceneries changed from time to time. If you like nature, calm and serenity, this would be the thing for you. Experience wise, I wish I could do like what papa did.

The next post would solely focused on Paris.
That would be the last post of my trip and can't wait to story you soon!

Stay tune people... ;)


Luv Luv!

Photos by Nurvia Ooi