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Jalan jalan cari makan. Is what I lurve to do. The past few weeks been doing a bit of dat. I had my fix of yee mee. Everytime me and hubby roamed 1U, we would opt for OldAsia. Nice cosy seating outside, facing the pool where kids learn to swim. It's never too crowded. The same weekend I managed to persuade family to have lunch at the Tupai2 again. This time we ordered rice and dishes. And boy they are gooooooood. My nephs enjoyed the 'animals' they kept there. The tupai (squirrel) are the cutest. The parrot are feisty, tried to bite my finger when I tried to stroke it. The turkey was full of curiosity. There is an iguana too, but it's too ugly to paste here..hehe sorry iggy. The following Monday, I took the day off. And didn't waste it so I met up with my gal pal. We roamed The Curve which I haven't been to for ages. I was happy to see the new Cineplex. And Nichii and this Coconut accessories shop which has the cheapest fake pearl necklaces!! A short pearl necklace for RM3.90. Can you beat that?? Oh and we had lunch at Italiannies. I'm so glad they have lunch portion pasta..and it was so sedap. Can't remember what I ordered but got the photo..hehe. Then when the family has gotten the hang of makan besar, we decided to take a drive to Kajang and visit the original headquarters of Haji Samuri Kajang Satay. Wow, it has been upgraded into a huge and comfy restaurant. There is a large air conditioned section, which is a hit, coz eating satay is always associated with hot and humid Kajang town. The satay gravy here tasted exceptionally delish..nicer than Haji Samuri branches in KL. I lost count how many 'cucuk' satays I gobbled up, but I know I was full like hell. The restaurants are decorated with very interesting antique items such as rickshaws, gramophone and old (not so antique) vehicles around its premises. I will never get sick of Haji Samuri Sate..especially the lip smacking peanut sauce. And I will never tire from eating my hearts out..diet is not in my book..(oooh..langsi or not)

What's the occassion?

Our family opened our home on Jan 7th 2007 and invited people over to makan. Yeah, open house la what else. What's the occassion? *grin* Does it need to have an occassion, when people invite you to makan free food? *laugh* Well, if you must ask, the occassion is Belated Raya Haji (Aidil Adha) / Celebrating 2007 / Niece + nephew's bd. There...satisfied? The food was gooooooooooooood. Yyup, received compliments and confirmations from a few peeps. Not that we cooked it..it was catered, thank you so much Zainal Catering, our resident caterer. It was held at about 3pm. So considered it as hi tea, but we had rice, lemang, lontong to name a few..ya heavy hi tea *wink*. Buddies from work, my good friend Amirah, and many2 relatives came. It was pure havoc. The kids gathered at the 'dessert' table at one point and we sang the birthday song, for dearest Anis and Faris. The cake was homemade by Kak Faridah, and it's delicious, orange cake with choc icing..wohooo. Apart from Kak Faridah, a few plates of food were contributed by my aunt, such as the agar2 cocoa, and acar buah. It was a fusion food, of what the family like. Dishes, we had sweet & sour fish (yumm), chicken rendang, sambal ikan bilis, etc. The surroundings, being cloudy and breezy was very cozy for chit chat. All in all, it was a successful and delightful open house..*clap clap*

A man of great physical strength

That's the meaning of Samsons. But this is about Samsons the indo band! Haha..well they could have great physical strength. Who knows! And this is not the first post about them in my blogg. Why? Coz they came down again of course! Yeay! Got info fr buddy..trims bgt Reen + Lyn. I got to go to their m&g (meet & greet) and their konser of course. Konde (drummer) wasn't around cozof chicken poxx..ark..poor kid. Everything was held at KL Sentral. Yeah, weird place for a concert, but not too bad, as it's just nearby. The m&g was set up at the upstairs entrance of Sentral. As Samsons arrived, fans/photographers swarmed over them. Then they sat behind a long table for the autograph signature session. It was the quietest m&g eva. Everybody were well behaved and were almost whispering. It was weird. Even at the table, Samsons members were not talkative at all, they mostly just smiled, and went uhms if asked and greeted. WEIRD. I got a pic with Erik the cutie blur. Bams gave the sweetest smile.. I congratulated them on their big win at the recent AMI (Anugerah Musik Indo) where they won 7 awards. Irfan was pleased with the compliment, and I asked when's the new album coming out, he said April this year, and they've already got the materials. WOhoo! Can't wait. Saw and met Icol (the road mgr). Who was as sweet as eva. He told us Samsons' been busy in the recording studio for their new album. And confirmed to me that their next intn'l destination is Singapore end of Jan. Wooh..tempting..Anyway, then they were swooped up back to their vehicles, to an interview session I think. Then me and buddies walked over slowly to the concert venue. Altho kinda small, but good thing the ground was cement, so guaranteed no puddles of waters, coz it may rain later. Eck. We rushed to the front line, of coz. Yuck they had a special VIP section for Celcom XPax customers. That section was pretty empty. As we hung out while waiting for the start, we took pictures, videos (wha..hahaha..clips of interviews of ourselves..*grin*). Then the openers came on stage. First it was Sofaz (oooh!), then Gerhana Ska Cinta (eww), then OAG (phewitt!) . And the much awaited Samsons was on! Arkk...it was so fun, I memorised all the lyrics this time..yeay! Sang, jumped and snapped pics/videos. Arkk, then it rained. Put on my rainjacket (ey..well prepared u knoww). And they blasted their famous Kenangan Terindah. Oohh it was intense, singing in the rain, with Irfan and Erik cam and guitared on us! Woooh! What's that? I mean they came infront of where we were standing, and pointed at us, while playing their fabolous guitars! Ark..melted...But gee, before I knew it, they were saying goodbye. Ehh..macam kejap je..Arkkk..wtf! Yupp..they only sang like 9 songs..Because it was all non-stop, they were done in less than an hr feels like! WARGHHHHHH...ga puass bangett. Anyway, till next mampir Samsons ya.....
Some of the videos taken from the concert. (One of dem courtesy of Lynz')
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53SB7Rwgpzk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDKgpBOltvo

Hubby's Homeground

As I mentioned. I actually get to celebrate xmas in 2006. By flying to Kuching Sarawak. Where my hubby's family celebrates them as they are Iban Catholics. Yyup, only my hubby converted to Muslim, if ya must know. Nevertheless, it's a great way to celebrate another of Malaysian's many festivities. Being my 1st time to Kuching, it's also damn exciting. I've heard lotsa good stuff about it, and having visited KK, I know I will like Kuching just as much if not more. Touch down Kuching, I was impressed with the new Kuching Intn'l airport. All modern and clean. An almost sudden rush of warmness came about. We rented a good old Kelisa. And with hubby knowing his way around (of coz) we swirved into Kuching town to our room in Holiday Inn at Waterfront. Yeay, I see malls attached and opposite to the hotel. Ok feeling more at home already. That afternoon, we immediately hung out at waterfront strip, the ever famous hang out place for Kuching youngsters including hubby. Satisfied my curiousness of Sarawak delicacy at the cosy Khatulistiwa cafe with laksa Sarawak. Yummy, and different..Then we were to surprised Atai's family, as we told them we were arriving the next day. Woa..first time to his residence, nerve crept into me..Ahhh..then saw the warm faces of mak, and dd! Yeah, dd is as warm and a bit shy at first. But warmed up to me immediately..Wooh..phewh. Hung out, chatted; Well they chatted mostly, coz I didn't understand most of what they're talking bout, yyup, thick Iban dialect, me no comprende..sigh..But it was good in a way (shh..) as I got to be in my own 'world' while layan-ing what I can when I understand..Hehe. Adik Lucy, her hubby Joshua, and baby Jordan arrived. Yeay! Jordan's soooo cute. Adik as sweet as ever. From that moment, I was a permanent babysitter to Joshua (8mths). Yup, that kid grew fond of me immediately and stopped crying when I held him. Jordan's not even fond of Atai..haha..That evening, we dinner-ed with the family. Next day, Atai brought me shopping. Not a min wasted huh. At the souvenir strip by the waterfront. Ey, cun gila la the handicrafts. I shopped a lil. Walked, tired, makan, drank, then went back to the room to chill. That evening, tagged along Atai's family to do some Xmas grocery shopping. Kegs of alcohol were purchased..hah..yeah tht's mostly the grocery item. We stopped by at a restaurant, and I had the chance to try another Sarawak's fabolous delicacy which is Mee Kolok. Ya Allah..sedapnyer..It's a fusion of wantan mee and maggi goreng ok! Wish they have it in KL man..I had the fried one, Atai said mee kolok soup is delicious too..I don't doubt that. Went back to the house. Nenek (atai's grandma, mak's side) wasn't feeling well. So we brought her and atuk to the clinic..She had an empty stomach, and masuk angin, as she kept vomiting. Ooh..Nenek rested, as we continued hanging out and chatted while mak prepared some stuff to cook for xmas the next day. DD went to the church tht evening. We went back to the hotel to rest for the night. Next day, Merry Xmas! Shoot to atai's house. Then started my busiest day. Mostly as 'waitress' and dishwasher..Heh. dodn't mind, nothing else I was useful for. They had many visitors I tell ya. That we didn't get the chance to leave the house to visit relatives, which was alright coz most of them came by. Even neighbors! Wooh..happening..By eveing I almost passed out. But remained composed (ha..like real). Last round, that evening we finally got outta the house, went to Mike (atai's cousin)'s residence 20mins away. Which was nice, uncle and aunt were the warmest couple I met. Oh the xmas delicacies are everything duck (eg: rendang duck), jelly beans and tht fish strip snacks..Altho I was not fond of ducks, I ate a lot of tht fish strips. The last full day in Kuching, Atai brought me to Damai. I had to see the Cultural Village. And it was worth the 45mins drive. I learnt and saw the homes (man made) of the Sarawak tribes. The Kampung Budaya was built at the foot of Gunung Santubong. So wherever you snap photos, you can see Santubong as your backdrop..which is pure magnificent. The theatrette where the cultural show was held was cool and cosy. Phewh air conditioned. About 2 hrs there, sat and drank. Then we drove off. I insisted to check out Damai beach. Which is enclosed by the Damai Beach Resort. The beach is gorgeous, all rocky and blue. Not many people were swimming as it was mid afternoon. Wish I stayed there. Another resort to look out for next visit, is the Rainforest resort, just beside Damai Resort. Atai told me Rainforest offers chalets which are built on trees! So like, staying on tree houses! Way cool. Then we drove back to Kuching. That evening we had dinner at the most famous seafood place in middle of the town, called TopSpot. It is a a 6 story carpark building, but with the top floor converted into restaurants. And the seafood is to die forrrr!!! We ordered, sweet sour fish, butter prawns (omg, they put cheese in it too..sedap giler), kailan ikan masin, dried chili squid. And it cost us RM60 only..for two pax. Ey...duwanna go back la..After that we shoot to atai's home again. And hung out till late. It was our last night in Kuching. Next day our flight was at 1245pm. Reached Kuching airport, returned the car..love Kelisa la. And saw mak and dd right away. Yeay, they came to send us off. How sweet. Briefly we said our goodbyes. DD wore the Bonia shirt we bought him (like third time he's wearing it..). Mak pesan to come to Kuching in June for Gawai. We checked in and hung out inside. Boohoo and yeay. Boohoo, as I like Kuching, and will miss the family. Yeay, back to KL..err..and what else..not sure. Until next time, roger and out.
Photos can be viewed here!
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/urbanbtch/album/576460762382449343

Noorool weds

A dear friend, who's smart, sweet, cool, slightly tomboy-ish and extremely good in sports, turned into a gorgoeous princess the other day. We had the privilege to get invited to her solemnisation (akad nikah). The ceremony went smoothly and the surroundings were calm. Her residence situated at the corner contributed convenience to the guests. Soft gamelan music was played in the background, gentle breeze blowing our faces in that warm night as we sat and savour the moment. Visiting Nurul in her room, she sat quietly, focused on what lies ahead; becoming a wifey! I especially love Nurul's room. The bed, the bedspread, the crystal chandelier on the bed. Brown, gold, and white; very grandeur yet simple and non-flashy. The hubby, Shuhada I'm not very familiar, but seems like a cool chap. Welcome to the club, Nurul, may you live happily ever after..Check out the photos of the wedding at http://new.photos.yahoo.com/urbanbtch/album/576460762381765665