Saying goodbye is never easy…

Dr Aisyah & Dr HazrinaThe graduates & us...The other PhD candidates at the University of Waikato Ayu with her last words of wisdom....Goodbyes are the beginning of new relationships. Dont be too sad over goodbyes, as it is a sign that we will … [Continue reading]

Nazura turns 12

Simple birthday lunch menu: birthday cake, butter cake, banana muffins, sushi, chips & iced buns.Nazura and her guests...I told her "make it small and invite only close friends..." (sebenarnya mak nye yg tak larat sbb tengah stress jumpa spvr)The … [Continue reading]

Me & my college activities

I enjoyed working with students from planning activities or just my mood on the go.I found a few pictures here which I gladly like to share with my blog readers...ENJOY!!The JKM members and staff of college 9 during our Buka Puasa event at Pulai … [Continue reading]

A moment as a college administrator

Life as a college administrator aka PENGETUA has never been an easy one especially for someone like me for many reasons:1. I'm a family person who wanted my family members to be involved in whatever I do.2. It required lots of attention and time from … [Continue reading]

My office at TL 1.12

Kia Ora Each postgrad student registered under the School of Education is a given an office to share with another colleague. The first year I was here, I shared a big office with Patricia Rodie & Zuwati Hasim. In 2009, the level one of the TL … [Continue reading]

Nasri’s NCEA

My son Nasri had been struggling these few days. First, he was attempting to complete his scholarship NCEA Level 3 paper for Graphics Design and ICT. NCEA Level 3 is equivalent to the A levels in the British system...He had been burning the midnight … [Continue reading]

Fat Fat Fat & More Fat

Last week I had a taste of Zu/Lee's trifle ice cream. I thought that it might be worthwhile for me to give it a try....Trifle Ice Cream...so this afternoon I managed to persuade hubby to get me the ingredients for my trifles....Before leaving for … [Continue reading]

A month has gone

It has been almost a month since I've started on my weight loss challenge. Apa tak nya, 3 tahun dok di NZ, I've gained almost 15kg...hahaha that happened when you do lots of cooking & baking and adding yummilicious cheese in my cooking...It has … [Continue reading]

Meeting lagi

Terry Locke wrote to me this morning...Hanim, we have to meet this Thursday...& dont forget...I need to see your table of contents & schedule for completion...Aikkk mati aku...so today & tomorrow, terpaksa la mengurung diri & … [Continue reading]

My last Ramadhan in Hamilton, NZ

Thurs, Aug 12 2010 is the 1st Ramadhan this year. This post displays what we had & will be having 4 sahur & iftar.... … [Continue reading]

Bali Holidays with hubby

In April 2010, I attended a conference in Sanur Beach Hotel Bali, and took the opportunity to spend some quiet vacation with my hubby. Bali is really a place worth visiting again, and after our 4 days in Bali, we decided to take the kids over for our … [Continue reading]

My First Home in NZ

22 Endiburgh Road was our first home in NZ. Right after we landed in Hamilton, we stayed at the very lousy motor home, actually not so lousy la...but lousy to my taste...We took 2 rooms (the ruling in NZ is that all kids need to have their own beds) … [Continue reading]

Classic cheesecake

I have alwayzzz woved cheesecakes..and my first attempt at making cheesecakes was 2 years back. Well. it's not difficult after all.You need 4 eggs, 2 bars of creeme cheese ( I use Philadelphia Creme Cheese), caster sugar (about a cup), vanilla … [Continue reading]

Doughnuts

We used to drive up to Auckland to get our hands on Dunkin Donuts.Now, I just tried my hands on anything simple...and I think Donuts are just the easiest "snack" kids crave for. Thanks to the breadmaker, my cooking tasks are getting easier.You need 3 … [Continue reading]