A teacher trainer by qualification, a second language specialist by profession, a researcher, a Drama Education specialist, a motivator, a traveller, a blogger, a dreamer and a creative artist who is drawn into passion in the things I do
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| the view at 2am |
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| Water slides |
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The verandah is really huge, big enough for a small BBQ party. Ohhh how I wish we could have a BBQ during our time there.
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Another interesting feature of the GoldCoast is the water park. If you have young kids I am pretty sure you will spend a day in the park. I came down for a swim on the next day. I wasn’t actually too eager to take a dip in the water, but my older sister could not resist taking a dip in.
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| Waiting for our seafood dinner |
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We had seafood dinner during our stay there. Thanks to Mr Google I found a few reviews about Juvita Seafood…so off we head to Banting town to get a taste of some delicacies. Dinner was not too bad. We simply enjoyed every bite of our dinner. Let’s see…we had 2 kg of cockerel, 2 kg of phapha, squids, prawns, vegetable soup, fried khailan, 2 siakaps and spent only rm250 for our meal.
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| Seafood dinner at Juvita Seafood Restaurant |
For dessert, we stopped over by the roadside and spent RM50 for durians. Yumm Yumm…
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| After dinner snack- durian by the roadside |
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| HB’s bouquet of roses for my birthday |
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| Grilled chicken, caesar salad & coleslaw |
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| Bruscheta |
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| Beef stew & spiced rice |
I turned 44 last week. HB gave me a bouquet of red, white and pink roses and decided that we have a family dinner when my eldest son comes home for a holiday. Nasri came back to celebrate my birthday with us, and instead of eating out as usual, HB decided to home cook the birthday dinner. It was a special meal, made with so much love, but I felt quite guilty not helping him at all.
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| Look at how sick Mocha is…. |
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| We lost his antics… |
Mocha has been sick, diagnosed with liver problem, jaundice and mouth ulser. He is still on medication, of antibiotics, liquid for his liver and vitamin B complex. Because of the pain in his mouth, we have to feed him with AD which I pureed and force feed him using a syringe. It is difficult for me, I have to rush to work and return home in between to feed him. He’s not his usual self. He prefers to be left alone and would sit in this position for hours.
Bazlie is now resting in peace. He touched me though he was with me for only 3 weeks.
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| The night before Bazlie passed away |
We found a little limping kitten stuck under our shoe cabinet on the 21st July. Nasri named it ‘kitun’. I felt rather funny calling him ‘kitun’ so after so much thought wondering, we decided to name him ‘Anas’, ~taking after the panasonic box we put it in. I was thrilled when hb changed his mind & allowed us to keep it. Elated, I rushed to the store, got a litter box, and food for him. Everyone was excited! We did not choose Anas, but God sent him to us. He was limping yes, but he was such a playful darling. On the 6th Sept 2012, he went missing. When hb left for work, Anas was still playing at the car porch, but when I left for work, I sensed that he was gone. Anas is God’s gift to us. We didn’t choose to care for him but he chose us. It was therapeutic caring for him. I’m calling for Anas to return to us one day…..
I am writing this from the not so comfortable vehicle, while waiting for my son’ s tuition to end. we have to travel a distance twice a wk for hs math and add math classes. while sitting in my car, i notice that parents send their chilren here using all sorts of vehicles. motorbikes, merc, mpv, sports car. you name it. Whatever vehicles we ride or drive, we want the best in our kids. I have to sacrifice more than 4 hours of my time every week, sometimes doing nothing!
How difficult is it to bring up a teenage girl?
It IS difficult! I don’t want to look like I am one pushy and controlled parent who wants my kid to do things my way, but I think I am ONE!
Look around us. With lots and lots of social issues around, I want my child to grow up the way I want her to be. But I am defenseless with all the challenges out there….
I am excited to witness a wedding in my family in 30 days. The last wedding we had was 5 years back. And I missed 2 family weddings while we were overseas.
My family is always EXCITED about things. We’ll be excited about kenduris, rayas or other events that involve family matters.
I am writing today to share my view about gift giving. Some people think of gift giving as a lame idea, but to me, it’s a sign of your love. The smallest gift from one person opens the heart of the other. I’d feel touched, appreciated and get the feel of much love getting a gift from someone.
Since Nina is getting married to Shafiq soon, here are some GREAT ideas what we can give this young (???) couple.
If Nina can tell us what she wants…we’ll gladly get something PRACTICAL for their use at home.
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| The bride likes painting….so perhaps you can get her a GOOD painting…not the lowya one… |
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| This is very IMPORTANT….a dinnerset |
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| The secret to a man’s heart is through your cooking. Give them these pots… |
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| Pans Pans Pans |
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| And unique bowls….UNIQUE ok |
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| Tea anyone?? |
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| or… a set of drinking glass (cikai la…unless you get crystal glass) |
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| Knife set would be a great idea…. |
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| Cutleries?? Not from Langkawi I hope. Go for 18/10 stainless steel |
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| Or the Spice Rack….not Spice Girls |
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| Anyone for Tupperware for storing? |
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| Give them a wall clock? |
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| Or settled for a bed sheet? |
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| On some days, the couple might want a cold shake…give them a blender? |
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| I wish for this…an oven! Darling, can I have this please….on our Annivesary??? |
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| Settled for these flasks??? |
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| This is such a lovely present. The mini processor. I have this and it’s wonderful!!! |
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| Yup…the toaster with a more feminine touch…. |
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| If you are on a tight budget, perhaps you can give a DIY frame? |
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| On some nights, they may want a romantic scene…give them the power of lightings |
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| No excuses for not cooking!!! I need this too! A microwave oven! |
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| Mirrors mirrors on the wall….. |
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| This one is MINE!!!!! Kitchen Aid! |
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| The stand fan is another great gift idea! |
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| A retro table fan that the couple can take it with them. |
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| Buy towels…Be sure they are good brands |
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| Perhaps, an album ? |
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| Travel or Shopping Voucher!!!! Yes! |
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| If you just can’t decide, give them CASH |
It was kind of my hubby to prepare dinner for us. He served us a plate of wedges but my kids complained that the wedges tasted funny. I looked at the plate and said, “ah…dad used cheddar and it’s not melted the way it should be”.
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| Photo credits: Google Dari Dapur Kecah |
