Dreaming of my Wedding Day

Wednesday, June 30, 2004

To Sleep Perchance To Dream......

Havnt been sleeping well at all these past few nights. Hate these coughs which somehow seem to come in fits only when I am sleeping. Been having weird dreams too. Funny cause I usually have dreamless sleep. I remember them being quite sad dreams but its funny how when I wake up, it all goes fuzzy and I can't remember the details. Anybody had similiar experiences ??

You know how some people list sleeping as their hobbies ?? How is that? I mean sleeping to me is just one of life's necessity. I don't particularly enjoy it. Its just something I do when I absolutely cannot open my eyes anymore. I'd rather use the time doing things I enjoy like reading, surfing the net etc etc. What do they mean when they say sleeping is their hobby? Do they schedule time for sleep on Saturdays? *weird*

If I had my way, I'd make more 24 hrs places. A 24hrs shopping centre (other than Mustafa's!!!) (Takashimaya Bosses, are you reading this ?) A 24hrs library, a 24 hrs cinema (wait there's one already at Cineleisure but on weekends only). I bet THE DON and I will be their most loyal patrons. (We're both late sleepers!) Hey I heard they're trying to make KL a 24 hrs city... wonder how's that coming up ??

shsuya scribbled at 9:44 AM
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Tuesday, June 29, 2004

A house is made of walls and beams; a home is built with love and dreams.

Over the weekend, we had a surprise visit from my cousin and her husband. We were talking about their recently purchased flat in Teban when the topic kinda shifted to our new house. They asked to see the floor plan and they oohed and they aahed at the millions of possibilities that can be done with the house. They suggested a whole list of things to do with the house. All of which THE DON and I just smiled at. If only we had the budget, there are a million and one things we wanna do to the house to. My cousin's husband even voluntereed to do the wiring for the house, if we need any new electrical outlets. So sweet of them. In fact they were so smitten with the house, they plan to find a unit in our cluster of blocks once they are eligible to sell their flat.

We plan to do very minimal renovation to the house. And whatever wiring we need THE DON plans to do so himself. (hurray for hands-on husbands!!!) We even contemplated painting the whole house ourselves but then again .. naaaah!!!!!! (Do I look like someone who will get her hands dirty??hehehe)We have seen nearly 10 different interior designers for their ideas. And through it, we came up with our own ideas on how we plan to transform the house into a home. Our home. Now what's left is to find someone who can actually built us what we want, within the constraints of our oh-so-tight budget.

I can't wait to finally move in. My room is like a storage dump now, filled with household items meant for our new home. This is not counting the additional stuff at THE DON's house. (the bulky ones all go to his place!!) There's just so many things I really wonder how we're going to bring them over. Probably with multiple trips from the Lancerlot.

Anyway I received an additional $50/-Takashimaya voucher this morning from my "favourite" salesman. A complimentary gift for all the blood he sucked dry off me, I'm sure. Together with the vouchers I received for my birthday, I can go splurge on more items for the new house! YEAH!!! Another reason to go shopping once I'm fine. Heheheh

shsuya scribbled at 3:54 PM
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So Near Yet So Far.....

The first thing I'm gonna do the moment this setupid cough finally vanish is to request THE DON take me to my fav ice-cream cafe, HAAGEN DAAZ and eat all the ice-cream I can stuff my face with. Since I've had this cough, I've had to drink plain hot water all day long. I'm soooooo craving for some chocolate ice cream right now. I'd give an arm and a leg to taste some heavenly, mouth watering, Haagen Daaz's Chocolate Rasberry Torte right now. Strawberry cheesecake flavour would do too. YUM... YUM.....

It's been torturous having this incessant cough. It leaves me breathless and thirsty all the time. And an unpleasant feeling in my throat. THE DON brought me to the doctor again yesterday, this time to my childhood GP. He's consultation fees are exorbitant but somehow his medication seems to work miracles. And he's very friendly too. He asked me to ditch all the medication given by the "free" doctor (company doctor) and take his medication instead. I just hope this time it will work and this cough will finally cease.

shsuya scribbled at 10:37 AM
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Monday, June 28, 2004

Colours Of The Wind

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Your dominant hues are red and magenta. You love doing your own thing and going on your own adventures, but there are close friends you know you just can't leave behind. You can influence others on days when you're patient, but most times you just want to go out, have fun, and do your own thing.

Your saturation level is high - you get into life and have a strong personality. Everyone you meet will either love you or hate you - either way, your goal is to get them to change the world with you. You are very hard working and don't have much patience for people without your initiative.

Your outlook on life is very bright. You are sunny and optimistic about life and others find it very encouraging, but remember to tone it down if you sense irritation.

the spacefem.com html color quiz

shsuya scribbled at 11:39 PM
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BEG, STEAL OR BORROW

Neither a borrower nor a lender be;
For loan oft loses both itself and friend,
And borrowing dulls the edge of husbandry.
This above all: to thine own self be true,
And it must follow, as the night the day,
Thou canst not then be false to any man.- William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616), "Hamlet", Act 1 scene 3

One of the many things that throws me into instant temper is when someone borrows something from me then conveniently forgets about it, or worse, do not take care of it till something unfortunate happens to it. Friends closest to me know this habit of mine very well and steers clear of my wrath by making sure they return my things on time. I can't explain it but I am very particular about my things, whether its my cds, books, clothes, whatever. I expect whoever chooses to borrow from me to take equally good care of the thing as I do, if not better, considering it's not theirs anyhow.

And I take great issue with people who just don't bother to return things as soon as they have used them. And instead, I have to call them to ask them to return the stuff to me when I need it. Some nerve these people have!!!

And lately I have been displaying the same tenacity over THE DON'S stuff as well. He is about almost as particular as I am but sometimes tend to shut one eye when his friends or whoever uses his things and return them in less than original conditions.

THE DON calls me Ms Cerewet but its a title I'd proudly wear on my sleeve if it means my things will be intact!!!!

shsuya scribbled at 3:24 PM
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Sports Car

Our global positioning device has got you pinpointed somewhere between glamorous and racy. You're the fast, flashy Sports Car. We're thinking a BMW or even a Porsche Boxster, with a luminous silver paint job. You are the prize earned after years of hard work and strife. Envy can be seen in the eyes of every passer-by. There's no greater satisfaction than watching their slack-jawed looks as you speed by, and feeling the power as you lightly press that pedal. And just like your zippy car, you love to get from one cool scene to the next at lightning speed. You truly represent life in the fast lane. People are enthralled with your slick lifestyle and fantasize about someday owning what you've got. Who could blame them? Your wheels have got all the options: world-class engines, a stereo to die for, climate controls, navigation tools, and an exterior so shiny they need sunglasses. You are made to drive the ultimate in automobiles.

Find out your perfect car here

shsuya scribbled at 12:28 PM
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*COUGH* *COUGH*

I have been coughing incessantly since Thursday. Sometimes till I go blue!!!! Uurrgghh!!! I hate this cough!!! The medication I'm under has been making me feeling weak and sleepy whole day long!!! So much so that I even missed the John Little Warehouse Sale. *sob* *sob*

Well, next time I guess....

shsuya scribbled at 11:35 AM
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Friday, June 25, 2004

Heirloom

Despite my persistent coughs and vicious globules of phelgm in my throat, THE DON and I went with UMI to JB last night on a special mission:- To pass to my aunt (Umi's cousin) a 24-year-old antique ceremonial dress for cute bubbly pretty girls.

This was hand sewn by my grandmother for me during my "cukur jambul" ceremony when I was a month old. She did it all by herself right down to the last labuci. Ain't it just lovely? I can't imagine the many hours she must have taken to sew this dress. What a labour of love !!

And since then, every girl born into the family will get the honour of wearing the dress on her first big day. This time, her 2 month old girl will wear it this Saturday at her cukur Jambul ceremony at the family madrasah in Temerloh, Pahang. Then in it will go into Umi's cupboard till the next girl comes along.

This is the lucky girl who'll get to wear my dress tomorrow. Syarifah Ra'diah Binte Syed Hassan Al-Atas

What amazes me is how the dress still looks like new even after all this years. All its labucis all still intact. I just hope the dress will make a full circle and my daughter will get to wear it someday.

shsuya scribbled at 10:48 AM
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What Pattern Are You?

shsuya scribbled at 10:32 AM
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Thursday, June 24, 2004

Cats, Cradles And Silver Spoons

written by H.Chapin and S.Chapin

My child arrived just the other day
Came to the world in the usual way
But there were planes to catch and bills to pay
He learned to walk while I was away
He was talkin' 'fore I knew it
And as he grew he said
"I'm gonna be like you, Dad
You know I'm gonna be like you"
And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man 'n the moon
"When you comin' home"
"Son, I don't know when
We'll get together then
You know we'll have a good time then"
Well, my son turned ten just the other day
He said , "Thanks for the ball, Dad. Come on, let's play
Could you teach me to throw ?" I said, "Not today
I got a lot to do." He said, "That's okay"
And he walked away and he smiled and he said
"You know
I'm gonna be like him, yeah
You know I'm gonna be like him" <-------
And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man 'n the moon
"When you comin' home"
"Son, I don't know when
We'll get together then
You know we'll have a good time then"
Well, he came from college just the other day
So much like a man I just had to say
"I'm proud of you. Could you sit for a while"
He shook his head and he said with a smile
"What I´m feeling like, Dad, is to borrow the car keys
See you later. Can I have them please"
And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon
Little boy blue and the man 'n the moon
"When you comin' home, Son"
"I don't know when
We'll get together then
You know we'll have a good time then"
I've long since retired, my son's moved away
I called him up just the other day
"I'd like to see you, if you don't mind"
He said, "I'd love to, Dad, if I could find the time
You see my new job's a hassle and the kids have the flu
But it's sure nice talkin' to you, Dad
It's been sure nice talkin' to you"
And as I hung up the phone it occurred to me
He'd grown up just like me
My boy was just like me

Came across an article today in 'LIFE' by one of my fav columnist about how this song meant much to him and how he tries to make sure he doesn't end up like the Dad in the song. Read the article here.

Ok call me dense but I've always liked this song yet never paid much heed to the lyrics. After reading the article, I skimmed thru the lyrics line by line and Wow!! I had no idea rock songs could be so heart-wrenching!!

Got me thinking about me and THE DON and how we'd better not end up like that!! I mean as it is, THE DON is always super busy. Kinda understandable I guess, as he is still in the midst of building his business. And considering how well he's done I must say I'm darn proud of him. But when we have kids, and we will, Insyallah!, they wun b able to see him much. I just hope that even then he will make time, like he does now by making sure he sends and fetches me to & from work every day, so that at least we get to talk on the way.

It'll be so sad if our kids had to be tended to by hired help like most of the kids nowadays. Of course the other alternative will be for me to turn home-maker. Alright if I get to be a DATIN I guess.... hahahhaa. Then I can pursue my studies n who knows even start my own business... hhmmmmmmmmm

shsuya scribbled at 1:06 AM
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Wednesday, June 23, 2004

THE PAGANI ZONDA.....THE PAGA...WHAAATTTT????

Lotsa sale this weekend at the expo. But I'm super broke. Gonna get my breather only on Monday. Was wondering how I was gonna persuade THE DON to accompany me (yes, accompany me right up to the cashier!!hehehe) when I spotted a publicity ad for DREAM CAR ASIA 2004 at the expo as well. It's gonna be a display of all those "I'll never-afford it" cars plus a live car racing action named the Dreamcars SuperSpecial 2004. They're actually gonna let these ultra-cool cars race. WOW!!!

And highlight of the whole thing is the PAGANI ZONDA.

This 7-litre hand-built car with a hefty price tag of S$2 million is powered by the Mercedes AMG engine, and can reach up to a maximum speed of 330km/h and has an acceleration capacity of 0 to 100km/h in under 4 seconds. It's gonna be on sale!!!! (Not like we're gonna be able to afford it in this lifetime!!!)

SO I guess, we will be going down to the Expo this weekend after all!!! YAHOO!!!!!

shsuya scribbled at 2:59 PM
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Tuesday, June 22, 2004

INTERVIEW WITH THE GOSSIP-MONGERS

I was in the queue waiting to buy my lunch at the small cafe on the ground floor of my building when I was cornered into an interview session with the zealously friendly sellers.

Male seller: "Dah lama tak nampak, gi mana?"
Me: "Ambik cuti lah. Leave one week."
Female Seller: "Cuti kahwin eh?"
Me: "Tak ah, pegi holiday"
M S: "Eh that day I nampak u naik kereta tu, tu bukan your husband?"
Me: "Bukan"
F S to M S: "KAN AKU DA KATA BELUM KAHWIN LAH"
Me: "???!!!@@##$$"
M S: "Ooohh... pas tu yang tu sape? Tunang eh" (glances at my ring..)
Me: barely visibly nodded
F S: "Nanti nak makan nasi minyak jangan lupa jemput kita tau....."

What got me mirffed was that they had actually discussed about me!!!!!! Uuurrgghh!!! Must tell THE DON to park his car further up the road when he fetches me and not in front of that KAYPOH shop.

shsuya scribbled at 3:12 PM
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The Fat Lazy Cat Jumped Over The Gran Torrino...

One of the biggest pleasures of life, in my humble opinion, is staying indoors, in front of the telly, snuggled up next to your significant other, enjoying a mavie marathon. And that's exactly what we did....

First was my favourite cat, GARFIELD, THE MOVIE. You might snigger when I tell you this but I have the whole Garfield merchandise:- the bedroom slippers, the alarm clock, the telephone, mugs (yup those two mugs ->), pillows, the t-shirts, the bedsheets, you name it, I had it. Too bad most of these things are now either not working or tucked somewhere deep in my cupboard.

Anyway the movie was very entertaining especially the script. They managed to capture the wry humour of the comic and coupled with the splendid animation, it was FANTASTIC.

Next was the long overdue "STARSKY & HUTCH". We wanted to catch it at the cinemas but somehow kinda missed it. Honestly, it was just a normal movie for us but I guess we don't have the experience or nostalgia of watching the original series. Still, the Gran Torino was such eye-candy!!!!

We had another movie to watch (the one starring Jackie Chan)but by then our eyes were halfway to dreamland. This weekend hopefully.....

shsuya scribbled at 10:27 AM
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Monday, June 21, 2004

Birthdays & Barneys

So I finally decided what to ask from my mom as a birthday gift and she was more than happy to oblige. Even though the price was a bit steep and I couldn't help feeling spasms of guilt when I saw her at the cashier. Still, she insisted, and so here's my birthday gift...

THE DON & I brought Muhd Idris to watch BARNEY at D'Marquee at Downtown East.

We didn't stay for the whole show though and left early to go to Pasir Ris Park for uncle n nephew to take a quick dip. Don't they just look cute together?

shsuya scribbled at 11:51 AM
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Friday, June 18, 2004

*BLING*BLING*

I could hardly eat my Swensen's Fish & Chips with Mahanom during my birthday dinner treat from her last night. I hardly finished half the plate. But I couldn't resist the complimentary ice cream.....

But the reason why I couldn't eat much is most probably due to the fact that I could not quite get my jaw up after they dropped to the floor upon seeing what Mahanom got me as a birthday gift.

Ain't it great to have best frenz??

This has certainly been a wonderful birthday for me and it seems that the celebrations has not ended. I'll be meeting UMI today after work. As always, I'm supposed to tell her what present I want. Hhmm... still thinking about it.....

shsuya scribbled at 12:22 PM
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Thursday, June 17, 2004

CAN I HAVE A BIRTHDAY EVERYDAY????

I had to wait almost 20 mins in the hot sun for THE DON to fetch me for our birthday lunch date. But my anger quickly dissipated when the cause of his delay turned out to be THIS ......

We went to Cafe Vienna @ Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel. I just luurrve the place. Their service is efficient and the personalised service they give us is simply fantastic. They even refer to us by our names instead of the generic "Sir" or "Madam".

Even though we were straddled for time, it being lunch time and all, we managed to squeezed in dessert.. A heavenly, savoury, delectable apple struddle with vanilla ice-cream and fresh strawberries.

I strolled back into the office at five minutes to three. Hahaha Super extended birthday lunch!!! I'm sooo full I can hardly breathe. How in the world am I gonna eat dinner later with Mahanom I wonder !!!

shsuya scribbled at 3:32 PM
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10 Things I Wanna Do Before I Reach 25

1. Visit Europe
2. Ride in a convertible with the top down
3. Buy myself a 1K diamond bracelet/ring/necklace (or get someone to buy it for me) *winks*
4. Bring Umi on a cruise.
5. Get my first LV bag.
6. Get me a new laptop.
7. Take up a course, cooking or curtain-making or French or Arabic. Whatever.
8. Learn all there is to know about web publishing.
9. Get my driving license !!!!
10. Take up a sport... golf ?????

How in the world am I gonna accomplish all these before 17th June 2005??????

shsuya scribbled at 12:32 PM
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One Year Away From Quarter of a Century....

I turn 24 today ! Yikes!!! I feel old.

A quick search on the Internet shows I share my birthday with these people....
1980 Venus Williams - tennis champ
Edward I, King of England
Donald Sutherland (Actor)
1917 Dean Martin (Crooner & Comedian)
1946 Barry Manilow (Singer)
1963 Greg Kinnear (Actor, "As Good As It Gets")

The song that was at the top of the charts in both UK & US was "Funky Town" by Lipps Inc (What song is this???)

And these things happened on this day......
1885 Statue of Liberty arrived in NYC aboard French ship `Isere'

1923 Enrico Ferrari won his first race and adopted the 'prancing horse' emblem on his cars.
1944 Republic of Iceland proclaimed at Thingvallir, Iceland
1950 1st kidney transplant (Chicago)

Unlike most years, there's no concrete plans for me today as the whole family is busy with the "HOL" at Ba'alwie Mosque today. THE DON, especially will be ultra busy as he is part of the Mosque commitee. Do I mind? No, not in the least. In fact I'm so happy to share this day with such a great event. The HOL which is held annually at the Ba'alwie mosque is a grand event, where many top religious leaders, ahli ulamaks and Mufti's from all Islamic states attend. If you were to pass by Lewis Rd today, you'll be surprised at the turnout. Easily 3000 to 4000 people congregate at the mosque from Asar onwards to commemorate the 28th year of the passing of Almarhum Habib Muhammad Salem Al-Atas, the father of the current Head of the Ba'alwie Mosque.

Still, however, I'll be meeting THE DON for a birthday lunch and after work, I'll be meeting my best friend. I wonder what is in store for me today.....

shsuya scribbled at 8:13 AM
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Wednesday, June 16, 2004

MARI KAWE KAWE KITO KECEK KELATE......

Our trip to Kelantan was splendid. Definitely unforgettable!! We left Rawang (my cousin's place) at 6.30am on Monday morning sans breakfast, in order to reach Rantau Panjang before the hot afternoon sun made its appearance. The view on the way was breathtaking to say the least, in the highlands just before Karak and especially so in the hilly Gua Musang town of Kelantan.

Look at that hill...lots more like those on the way...

We stopped for lunch at Kota Bahru and had a first hand experience of Kelantanese food and the stuff we would be eating for the next 4 days. The Nasi Goreng was ultra-SWEEET!! It seems these Malaysians up north has a rather sweet tooth and love sugar in most everything they eat.

We reached Rantau Panjang in the late afternoon and Boy! was I surprised to know that my uncle's house is basically the last house before Thailand. The Sungai Golok that separates the two country was literally three steps away from the house and you could actually just wade across the river into Thailand.

Thats the view from outside my uncle's house. Teh susu anybody??

Early the next morning, we left for Golok in two cars. My uncle did not allow us to bring our own cars especially ours since its a Singapore car so we went in his and his brother-in-law's car.

Thats the immigration complex of Rantau Panjang.

Everything was a steal there. Latest Euro Teams jerseys were going at a mere RM29.00/- (BTW they look so "real" it will take an expert to tell the difference) As expected my cousin's husband, a die-hard Man-U & England fan and The Don who swears by the German team, bought every jersey of their favourite team on display.

There were lots and lotsa shops selling blouses, t-shirts and lingerie at prices a good deal below normal. There were also lotsa shops selling household items and beautiful handicrafts. Truly a shopping haven!!!!

Yes the rice in the Nasi Kerabu is really BLUE !!!

The food is Kelantan is hhmm...unique. The local staple is Nasi Kerabu, Nasi Dagang & Nasi Berlauk. All of which takes some tastebud adjustment on THE DON's and my part. The Ayam Percik however was SUPER DELICIOUS!!!! Outta this world I tell you!!!!!

I'm salivating at the sight of this ayam percik!!

We spend an entire day in Kota Bahru shopping. We wanted to eat the famous Roti Naan and Sup Tulang Gear Box (The Don's fav) but too bad both were not available. We stopped by Pasar Siti Khadijah to get the much coveted, hand-drawn, authentic Batik Malaysia and lots n lots of tudung. Also the mouth-watering serunding daging and budu.

The next day, we made our way to Kuantan to meet my uncles, aunts n cousins for the usual family gathering. The journey this time was even more breathtaking. The sea landscape all along Trengganu made us feel we were in the Carribean... and makes the seas of Sentosa looks like the drain in comparison. Seriously!!

Too bad we didn't have enough time to stop a while in Trengganu. I'd love to go back there and enjoy the sand, the sea and the sun. Next trip, hopefully!!!!

MORE PICS HERE..

shsuya scribbled at 2:04 PM
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Tuesday, June 15, 2004

HUB HUB HOORAY!!!!

I'm BACK!!!!!!!!
Had a wunderful wunderful time in Kelantan & Kuantan. Major shopping done and managed to get our berkats there for a fraction of the price in Singapore, or even in JB. It was dirt cheap !!!! Anybody planning a wedding in the near future, email me and I'll give you the contacts. Major savings indeed!!!

More stories & photos on our trip later tonight..I promise!!

The waiting area....

One number away...
Yesterday, we took an extra day of leave to go to HDB for our 1st appointment. The prccess was ultra-smooth, alhamdulillah. Even though we are taking the HDB Grant, the HDB officer exercised great flexibility and will be allowing the completion to go on as usual even without the marriage certificate. Syukur Alhamdulillah, the complications and difficulties that we thought we will face with the application did not materialise. In one month's time, we will be getting the keys and will officially be the new owners of the flat.

Last night we drove to McDonald's West Coast. We initially just wanted to drive-through but seeing how nice the place was we decided to park and drop by instead. The place was beautifully decorated with ponds, soft lighting and wooden walkways. The McCafe desserts were however a bit of a dissapointment. Gimme Coffee Bean's cheesecake anytime baby!!!

shsuya scribbled at 9:56 AM
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Saturday, June 05, 2004

All aboard...!!!!

Can't help smiling thinking how I dun have to wake up early every morning for this whole week coz I'M ON VACATION!!!!! One whole week's leave. YABADABADOO!!! No annoying clients, no crazy computers, no smart-alecky court staff to entertain and NO WORK!!

Just a long road trip ahead and everyday of shopping, shopping n even more shopping. We'll be crossing the border to Thailand to do even more shopping there. I just hope everything has calmed down there and there will be no repeat of early May's crossfire in Patani.

I've got all my things ready, lotsa cd for those roads when we can't get HITZ or ERA on the waves, my books to prevent me from sleeping too much in the car and accompany THE DON while he's driving, a sweater to battle the freezing air con in the Lancerlot & lots n lots of munchies....

This will be our first long distance trip in the Lancerlot, I really do hope everything will go well. (We've had ur shares of car trouble on Malaysian roads, I'll save the story for another entry)It'll also be the first time the family in Kelantan will be meeting THE DON. We'll have to remember to drop the terms of endearment and stick to calling each other by name.(There's bound to be slip-ups, I'm sure) But having my mom there with her watchful eyes should keep us in place. heee hee hee

We'll drive by Kuantan on our way down and we'll b having another family gathering there. That should be lotsa fun. There might even be time for a swim at the waterfall there, hopefully. Meanwhile wish us a safe trip and I'll be back on next Sun with the whole story, pics n all....

shsuya scribbled at 8:15 PM
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Friday, June 04, 2004

Cards & Such...

I have never hesitated filling in a form for membership for a store, even if I only patronise it once a year. It's like an instinctive thing, especially since it's free (or if it's below $50/-)If I had a therapist, I suspect he'd tell me it stems from my desire to feel belonged. THE DON simply calls it my way of spending even more money than necessary.

Well at least now I have something to show for all those membership cards in my wallet. This month (being the month of my birthday)I have received more discounts & vouchers than I think I have time for. There's that 40% Off Aussino birthday voucher that I will certainly put to good use, my Takashimaya vouchers (hhmm.. that pair of Nine West shoes is waving at me), my Metro vouchers (something for the new house?), that $230/- worth of spa treatments, the 20% off purchase at Times The Bookshop and bit n pieces of other stuff from Singtel n Starhub n Citibank n what not. And I have to use them all up in JUNE!! I'm gonna use up all the free stuff first (those that dun require a purchase)

So next time somebody tells u don't bother signing up for any memberships, give them my number and I'll change their mind in an instant....hee hee

shsuya scribbled at 6:24 PM
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2 dresses short of a wardrobe....

That's what THE DON always says about my luggage whenever we go travelling. heheh I just can't help it!! The way I see it, it's always prudent to bring that extra piece of clothing or two. After all u'll never know when u might need that extra pair of pants when it rains or that extra tudung when I accidentally "comot" myself while eating. Hee hee.

What is it with women and packing? It seems the phrase "travelling light" doesn't seem to exist in a woman's vocab. For me, packing is an extremely stressful prelude to a trip and I always push it to the last possible minute and then comes the PANIC attack. I'd worry if I had brought my toothbrush, or if I'd left the comb etc. etc. I hate to imagine what it's gonna be like when I have to pack for the both of us at the end of the year !!!

So how do u pack? Despite reading countless of tips on packing, like the ones here, here and here. I still pack in the same uncivilised way. Take out everything in my wardrobe that has the slightest hint of possibility of being worn for the trip, dump them all on my bed then slowly sift through each and every one of them, deciding to bring or not. And unpacking is another thing I hate. If not for my hate of clutter n a messy room, I swear I'd leave the bag in the corner of the room till the next trip....

Still I love travelling esp car rides and this is gonna be one trip I really really look forward to. We will be leaving Sunday evening for KL to meet my cousins, catch a few winks before departing together for Kelantan on Monday morning. We won't be back in Singapore till next Sunday and only back in the office the following Tuesday. WOOO HOO!!!!!!

Now if only someone would volunteer to help me pack...... hhmmm any takers?

shsuya scribbled at 12:56 PM
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Thursday, June 03, 2004

~~YAN~~ DON CAN COOK

Yesterday was a much needed breather. For my Malaysian bloggers, yesterday was Vesak day in Sngapore, ie. a public holiday!! (Dun ask me why M'sia & S'pore have diff Vesak days, lain maz'hab agaknye, hee hee hee) The original plan was to go see our interior designer, to get our final quotation and the 3D perspective drawings but the lazy bugs came to bite.. "OUCH!!!"

I was about to prepare the "makan petang" (yes, and we have makan pagi, makan tengah hari, makan malam & also the makan larut malam)when my dearest DON volunteered to make his extra special "Jemput Jemput Ikan Bilis". OOhhh I love a man who knows his way in the kitchen *SEXY*!!!! hehehe (but of course him "cooking" means I have to prepare all the ingredients first!!)

And yes, it really tasted GOOD!!! And best of all he did the cleaning after he was done!!! My mom, sister, and even my maid couldn't stop singing praises of him & his jemput-jemput!!!!! I'd love to post up the pics of him that I couldnt resist taking here but I'd rather not evoke his wrath (in case he takes away my supp card!!! My cards are all maxxed out!! hehehe)

After a whole day of rest yesterday I'm all ready for a whole nite of shopping today. But first stop --> Pinnacle@ Duxton, the newest property in town.

Its a HDB project, is 50 storeys high and has been marketed aggresively these past few weeks. It's right smack in town and half a stone's throw from my office. We're gonna take a peek at the showroom to get some ideas for our own place.

Then off to Expo for the Metro Warehouse Sale (Nak ikut Mommy Hazel?) Will be meeting my fellow Shopping Diva there ans we will shop, shop n shop away.....
Ps: Good thing they r having the PC show at the same time as the Warehouse Sale. That should keep the DON from sms-ing me every 15 min "ARE YOU DONE YET?" hehehe

shsuya scribbled at 10:36 AM
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Wednesday, June 02, 2004

Advanced Bday Gifts?

Just as I was about to give up hope of ever getting the complimentary gift Toshiba promised me, the Sales Manager came by my office this morning to personally deliver this...

TOSHIBA POCKET PC (or as I prefer to call it PocPet)
Its a bit different from the Acer one (The Don's)that I'm used to but its definitely much more sleek n light. The only thing lacking is a camera but I already have that Canon Ixus & my trusty Samsung V200 so I guess it's ok. After all it's FREE!!!!!!!!

Came home to find a sweet powder blue envelope on my table with this inside

and of course Metro vouchers for my spending pleasure.

Oh How I love the month of JUNE ......!!!!!!

shsuya scribbled at 12:27 AM
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Tuesday, June 01, 2004

ANOTHER SALE!!!!

Tomorrow we go ok Darling ???

shsuya scribbled at 4:25 PM
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"Sorry Miss, You Are In The Wrong Aisle"

I was at the library with my mom yesterday after work, looking for the new Baldacci book at the "B" aisle when I stumbled upon a malay book obviously misplaced by someone. Titled "Rindu" by Norhayati Berahim (A quick check on the net while posting this entry shows she even has a FAN CLUB, WOW! Impressive!!)So anyway I took it home along with the latest David Baldacci & Scott Turrow and guess what....I didn't let go of the book till I reached the back cover and by then it was five minutes to three in the morning!!!

I have never been a fan of Malay books. They always seemed to me about cintan cintan, typical Bollywood style, boy likes girl->girl likes boy->parents disapprove->girl meets with accident->parents+boy+girl reunite *SIGH* or poor girl meets rich guy->girl is humiliated by boy's parents->girl runs away->boy finds girl->they reunite *DOUBLE SIGH*

But this one was a real gem. It had me rooted to the book the way I usually am when I read a Grisham or a Baldacci.I put down the book and went "WOW". Looks like I'm gonna be at the Malay books section of the library a tad more often now....

shsuya scribbled at 10:31 AM
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