:: zaIzam ::

2010-03-14T20:30:00.004+08:00

/I'm Back!/

WOW! *wipes dust, webs*
My last post was on 25th October 2009! Baaahh!!
Well, hopefully I won’t delete this post half-way through.
I was thinking of deleting my blog, but when I read through the entries,
it is filled with so many wonderful and funny memories.
So that’s why you’re still reading this now. = )

Now, the reason for not updating my blog was because
I was so busy ever since I got my new home on 23 October 2009.
Everyday after work, Hubby and I will go to our new home to get things done.
We even forgo our leisure time and put all the focus (and money!) on our new home.
I didn’t even have the time to touch my laptop.

It was indeed a tiring but very fun process for my Hubby and me.
We were very excited to get our first home! AND it was also a strain to our wallets.
Thank God we have been saving up. I kept telling Hubby and myself,
treat it as an investment. Hehehe! This humble abode will be our first and our last.
I sungguh nak kuasa nak pindah-pindah! Heh!

We did a little a renovation to the living room and kitchen cabinet.
Our home is a resale unit. Therefore, a lot and I really mean a lot
of repairs had to be done. I am really grateful to my family members
for their BIG help. Since we were staying with my parents back then,
we weren’t rushing to move out. The whole process took us 2 months.
We finally moved in on New Year’s Day, 01 January 2010.
What a great way to start my new year! = )

I know it’s a lil’ bit too late but let me present to you...
My New Home.

For more pictures, click here.

And I’ll try to update my blog regularly. Heh!
Ouh, it’s time to change my blog skin.

2009-10-25T11:05:00.004+08:00

/It Goes Around/

I am a firm believer of Karma. And when somebody does something nasty to me,
I will always tell myself that they will get their retribution one day.
Of course I won’t hope for something so bad to happen to them,
but at least something that will teach them a darn good lesson.

To begin with, don’t try to lie to me. The harder someone tries to lie to me,
the harder I will try to dig out the truth. And I will go to any length to
find out the truth because I really hate to be wrongfully accused or people
lying to me like as though I’m a dumbass. I may act like I don’t know anything
or couldn’t be bothered, but trust me; my head will be full of activities trying
to analyze the whole situation. I am a left-hander, like it or not,
I am intelligent. So don’t try to fool me.
Because in the end, you are the fool.

So to YOU, if you think that I don’t know you’ve been trying to fool me
right from the start, you are so wrong. I know you’ve been lying to me,
but because of the respect I have for you, I chose not to make an issue out of it.
See, I am not only intelligent, I am also respectful. = )

Anyway, karma has already done its job.
I hope you have a taste of your own medicine.
For me, I am celebrating my victory. = )

Peace!

2009-10-02T06:16:00.004+08:00

/Will You Help Them?/

AN APPEAL FOR EYEWITNESSES:
"Hi all. This is the uncle of the biker and the pillion involved in the accident at Punggol Road.
I appeal to any eyewitnesses to please come forward.
We need your statements to TP, as they will be crucial to put the responsible to justice.
Both my nephew and niece were seriously injured, with my nephew still critical in ICU.
Words cannot say how devastated we are. I attach their pictures, though heartbreaking,
for all to understand the impact it is leaving on our family.
Please be careful on the roads, all.
- Noor Azhar Bin Mohamed -"

2009-09-28T09:35:00.000+08:00

/Sarina's 25th Birthday!/

We celebrated Sarina’s 25th Birthday over the weekend.
It was a simple celebration but we had some serious fun!
We started by visiting Irani at CGH. Alhamdullilah, she is so much better now.
We are really happy to see her getting better day by day.
Made a simple gift for her, hope she really likes it.
Her husband Yusri on the other hand, made some progress though not much.
He is able to move all his 4 limbs but is still heavily sedated in ICU.
We never stopped praying for the both of them. Let’s hope for the best.

After the hospital visit, we went to Plaza Singapura for dinner at Pizza Hut.
From Plaza Singapura we walked all the way to Orchard Towers. Yes, it was very far.
But with the company of my girlfriends, the distance didn’t really matter.
We went to 3 Monkeys at Orchard Towers to watch Kumar.
He is really damn funny and such a talented person!
We really break ourselves loose and laughed till we cried.
It was a much needed fun from all the daily stressors.
We managed to sabotage Sarina to go up on stage.
She had to do a lap dance for a guy and “write” his name using her boobs!
It was raw entertainment! Syiok!

For more pictures, click here.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ONCE AGAIN, SARINA!

2009-09-25T02:35:00.013+08:00

/Update/

With permission from Irani, here are a few photos
of her after the accident and the accident site.

My mobile died on me yesterday because I received tons of SMSs and calls.
I apologize if I have not reply or return any of your calls or SMSs because it
was too overwhelming. I will try to update through Facebook and my blog as often as I can.
You can click here to read the newspaper report that was featured
on Berita Harian (24/09/09) with regards to Irani and Yusri unfortunate accident.

Irani is doing well in the hospital. She is so much better now
and was able to prop up a little bit. She was even joking with us and laughing.
We were really glad to see her smiling. Irani had been told of her husband’s
condition. She is a strong girl. Insya’allah, she will get through this
with the strong support from family and friends.

Her husband, Yusri, is not making any progress yet.
He is still unconscious in ICU with loads of wires and tubes attached to him.
Your constant prayers will be very much appreciated.

On behalf of Irani, thank you for all the love and well wishes. = )

2009-09-24T01:32:00.002+08:00

/ATTENTION!/

TO ALL FRIENDS! PLEASE TAKE NOTE!
Our dear friend Irani and her husband, Yusri, met with a bad accident.
They are now in Changi General Hospital. Irani sustained some serious injuries.
Yusri is in critical condition and unconscious in the ICU.

PLEASE PRAY FOR THEM! = (

2009-09-20T23:47:00.000+08:00

/Kecoh-Kecoh Raya!/

Hubby managed to celebrate Raya with me
for a teeny weeny while this morning before
he went home to get ready for work. Boring!!!

ANYWAYS.

Selamat Hari Raya to All Fellow Muslims!

Hehe!

2009-09-07T00:46:00.003+08:00

/For The Second Time/

For the second time, Hubby and I survived Geylang last night!
And, I didn't buy the $240 suit because my size and color is out of stock!
Hahaha! Memang dia tak kasi aku beli mahal-mahal.
I ended up with a $130 suit instead.
Of course la hubby ~~and his wallet~~ felt relieved!
And I'm happy with my purchase. Yessa!

2009-09-06T12:33:00.008+08:00

/Madness/

I survived GEYLANG last night!!!
My goodness, it was jam packed with humans!
I hate it! Really, really hate it!

But ah, I am so in love with a particular
suit I found at Tanjong Katong Complex.
It’s really gorgeous and it was love at first sight.
And, it cost a freaking $240!!!

I was contemplating initially, so I thought I’ll just walk
around the bazaar first just in case I might find
something more gorgeous and cheaper than that.
To my disappointment, NONE caught my eyes because
my mind is stuck to that $240 suit.
That’s me. When I really like something,
everything else won’t attract me.
Not even a bit. Haha!

I don’t know if it’s just me, but the baju raya
designs this year is not that great,
except for the $240 suit of course. Heh!
Most of it is from past years.
Boring...

So last night, while I was lying down in bed with dear hubby,
I looked at him with a very sad face and pout my lips...

Hubby: “What?”
Missy Zai: “You know what.”
Hubby: “You want me to hang the clothes?”
(we were washing our clothes at that time)
Missy Zai: “No…” (continues to pout)
Hubby: “You want an LV bag?”
Missy Zai: “No la!” (actually can also la! haha!)
Hubby: “You want a LongChamp bag?”
Missy Zai: “Noooo!!!” (this one also can! heh!)
Hubby: “You want a baby?”
Missy Zai: “Of course la I want a baby, but that’s not it.”
Hubby: “You want a kiss?”
Missy Zai: “Tsk.”
Hubby: “You want to eat something? Burger ramly?”
Missy Zai: “No. no. no. You can’t remember?”
Hubby: *thinks* “Ape seh? You want me to hang the clothes?”
Missy Zai: “No, almost there. Something got to do with clothes.”
Hubby: *thinks* “Ouh… you want that $240 suit eh?!”
Missy Zai: “YESSSSSS!!!!”
Hubby: “You really like it?”
Missy Zai: “Yes, very much. You know la your wife, if she likes it;
she really, really likes it.”
Hubby: “But you rarely use traditional clothes.”
Missy Zai: “That’s because I don’t have nice ones.”
(I’m trying to gain sympathy, you see. heh!)
Hubby: “You sure you like it?”
Missy Zai: “Ya la, ya la, ya la!”
Hubby: “Ok la, I’ll buy it for you tomorrow.”
Missy Zai: “THANK YOU!!!”

Yes, I was very happy indeed when hubby offered to buy it for me.
But I’m still contemplating though because this year I’ll be celebrating
Hari Raya without hubby as he has to work. So I see no point
wearing the beautiful suit that he intended to buy for me when
he’s not around. And that’s also the reason why it dampened my spirit
to celebrate Hari Raya this year. So I’ll probably think again
whether I really need that $240 suit.

And yes, my wonderful hubby willingly
volunteered to hang out the clothes in the end.
Heh! = )

2009-08-18T20:13:00.005+08:00

/That Phuket Trip/

Now, let’s talk about my 1st wedding anniversary celebration.
That is our trip to Phuket.

Phuket is beautiful and fun, the only downside is that
the things over there cost almost the same as in Singapore.
We spent more on tours and entertainment instead of shopping.
I still prefer Bali though. But nonetheless, hubby and I had so much fun
over there and we were rather hesitant to go back to Singapore. Heh!
Aiya, whenever we’re overseas, we always don’t feel like going home, right? = )

No personal tour guide this time.
Hubby and I relied on guides and maps as
we were confident enough to be on our own.
And I’m glad we did, because we had a
wonderful time exploring Patong.

Day 1, 03 August 2009.
We reached Phuket airport at 2pm via Air Asia.
We took the taxi for a 45 minutes drive to our hotel at Patong.
The taxi, a Toyota Corolla, was surprisingly nice, clean and comfortable.
Drivers are well dressed in uniforms.

We reached Burasari Resort at 3pm.
The hotel is beautiful and the people there are friendly.
Daily breakfast was a big spread and really delicious.
We got ourselves a Premier Grand Room, and oh my, the room is
way better than my honeymoon room at Bali.
It was really spacious and the best thing was,
whatever that is in the fridge is complimentary and
they will top up daily. Best! And ouh, the bathroom! I totally love it!
It has two small doors at the side that can open up. Cool!

So after we went goo-goo ga-ga exploring the room,
we settled our luggage and freshen up.
Then we went out to explore Patong beach.
We had lunch at an Indian stall and booked some
tour and entertainment packages for the next two days.

Later at 7pm, somebody came to fetch us and we went to watch Simon Cabaret. Syiok!
They looked like a real woman; it’s really hard to tell the difference!
No photo taking were allowed in the auditorium.
So I can’t show you their amazingly wonderful costumes.
After the show, we were allowed to take a photo with the "ladies" for THB 40.

We were hungry after the show and decided to
walk around our hotel area to hunt for food.

And I tell you, I am so in love with their nutella banana pancake,
which we call crepe. It was so heavenly that
hubby and I ate it daily without fail. Hehe!
Then it was back to the hotel for that much needed rest. = )

Day 2, 04 August 2009.
We woke up at 6am, had a hearty breakfast and waited for someone to fetch us.
We’ve booked a full day tour to James Bond Island and a few other islands
that I can’t remember. It’s been a long time since I last had a boat ride.
Best sangat! We went to view the Diamond Cave. The cave was pitching dark
and the water was high up to our knees. The reason why it is called Diamond Cave
is because some of the rock looks really shiny like as though they contain diamonds.
It was really fun and interesting. Hubby and I had so much fun.
Especially the canoeing! The photos say it all. = )

Tour ended at 6pm and we reached our hotel at 7pm.
Had a quick shower and went out for dinner at Patong Seafood restaurant.
After which we walked down to the most happening area of Patong, Bangla Road.

Happening nightlife bebeh! And our day ended close to midnight.

Day 3, 05 August 2009.
We woke up at 8am, had breakfast and wanted to walk along the beach.
It was high tide, the waves looked very fierce and the wind
was so strong that sand got caught into our eyes.
We thought there was going to be another Tsunami.
Haha! Damn scary I tell you!

We decided to avoid the beach and walked further down
to do a little bit of shopping, bought a pizza and onion rings
take-away for lunch, and headed back to our hotel room.

At 5pm, we went out to the beach again. It was low tide, calm and nice.

At 6.15pm, we headed back to our hotel lobby and waited for someone
to send us to Phuket Fantasea.

Phuket Fantasea is like a tiny version of Disneyland.
The place is extremely gorgeous. The main attraction there is
the humongous buffet restaurant and their cultural show.

You may think that the show will be boring, but seriously,
it was a very interesting and well choreographed show. Very entertaining!
The props, the sound effect, the animation, the lights and
the use of real animals were really amazing.
It’s a must-watch if you go to Phuket.
Again, no camera allowed. Bleagh!

Day 4, 06 August 2009.
Time to go home! Our flight was at 9.30am.
So we didn’t have a chance to wander
around Patong for the last time.

Boring seh!

For your viewing pleasure, here are the photos!
Phuket Day 1.
Phuket Day 2.
Phuket Day 3 & 4.
and...
Lin's 25th Birthday Celebration!

So hubby, where to next?! = )

2009-08-17T00:21:00.003+08:00

/A Year Older/

To our dearest Lin, Happy 25th Birthday!
Live life to the fullest babe!
Life’s too short to be unhappy!
We love you sweetheart!

Hope you like the simple celebration and the gift.
It was a blast!

= )

2009-08-08T12:21:00.002+08:00

/And We're One!/

Hubby, you're the best thing that have ever happened to me.
I don't need to describe at length what a great man you are.
Cos to me, you're indeed one in a million.

HAPPY 1ST WEDDING ANNIVERSARY TO US!
The past year has been full of joy and happiness.
No tears, no fights, no drama, no bullshit.
May Allah bless us with a little one soon.
Insya'allah. = )

2009-08-06T14:31:00.001+08:00

/And It's Over!/

Mr. and Mrs. Izam are back in Singapore.
And we’re very much in denial.
Our holiday is over. = (

And look what did we brought back from Phuket.

We adopted a Thai child, not.
Heh!

Phuket was awesome.
Will update soon.
I hope. = )

2009-08-03T12:12:00.002+08:00

/And It's August!/

And so, it's August.
And on the 8th, it will be my wedding anniversary.
So here I am with hubby at the airport.
We're going to Phuket for our advance
one year wedding anniversary celebration!!!

Will be back on Thursday.
Ciao!

= )

2009-08-01T12:50:00.008+08:00

/Just July/

Hello!
It’s been a looong time isn’t it?!
Hehe! Been busy la...
Damn busy.

I was so lazy to update initially but I forced myself to. Bah!
I’ve been neglecting this humble space of mine for too long...
Now, the month of July was rather a happening month for me.

Let’s start with July 5th, my mother’s birthday...
Brought my mum to Swensen’s at Changi Airport in the middle of the night.
Just a small celebration...

On July 19th, it was my FIL's belated birthday celebration.
We went to East Coast Food Lagoon for a gastronomical feast,
which I've forgotten to take a picture.
Then it was off to Cash Studio Karaoke at Bedok till midnight.
We had so much fun! = )

On July 25th, my schoolmate, my colleague, my buddy, Nura, got engaged!
I was kept busy because Nura requested for me to do some of the hantarans for her.
After 4 years together, they finally decided to bring the relationship one step higher.
Congrats to Nura and Didie! Korang cute sangat!!! = )

A week before Nura’s engagement I received a call
from my superior asking if I know how to wrap a hamper.
And suddenly chop, chop, we were formed into a team of 4 nurses
who were given the big project of doing 200 Nurses’ Day hampers
for the whole of Singhealth cluster.

Namely Changi Hospital, Kandang Kerbau Hospital, National Heart Centre,
National Cancer Centre, National Dental Centre, National Eye Centre,
Singhealth Polyclinics and of course, Singapore General Hospital.
We had to start from scratch. We had to come out with the
design of the hamper, buying of the basket, food and decorative items, etc.
It was madness but we all had so much fun doing it!

Amidst the rush and madness, look who we found...

There were other artists, but I was too shy to take a picture with them. Haha!
Now, back to work.

The hamper madness finally ends yesterday. Phew!
But I will sure miss doing it, especially my great and gila team members
Mazswati, Lela, Diana and the very humble, fun,
deputy director of nursing administration, Dr. Png.

Now that July is over...
To all the Nurses, today is our day.

Doctors diagnose and treat,
but nurses, care and heal.

HAPPY NURSES' DAY!!!

2009-07-05T23:19:00.003+08:00

/My Best Friend's Wedding/

Now, I must admit that I’ve been neglecting
this precious space of mine for quite sometime.
I just can’t help it. I’ve been really busy.
I’ll share with you all one fine day what I’ve
been busy with. Hopefully it will be settle soon. Heh.

So anyway.
Last week, I’ve been busy with my best friend, Sarina, wedding.
It was a 3 day and 3 night affair. Amidst all the rush and madness,
we girls had fun doing it. In fact, I miss doing it.
And I really miss my girlfriends too, especially the bride. = (

Day 1, 25 June 2009, it was Sarina’s henna night, along with great company and music.

Day 2, 26 June 2009, we witnessed the moment where our dear Sarina became a wife.
And unfortunately on this day, Michael Jackson died.
Such a GREAT lost! = (

Day 3, 27 June 2009, was divided into 2 parts, lunch and dinner reception.
At about 3.30pm, my girlfriends and I rushed to Na’emah’s house
to get ready for the dinner reception and did a little bit of practice
for the walk-in with the bride and groom. It was madness for us,
but we all enjoyed doing it. = )

For more pictures, click here.

After all the rough times that Sarina and Hasril have been through,
I’m really happy to see them finally united as one.
So Hasril, please take care of your dear wife,
who is also my best friend. Or else!!!
Muahahaha!

Sarina, we all missed you so much!
How was honeymoon in Bali? Best kan?! Hehe.
See you pengantins soon!

2009-06-25T02:36:00.005+08:00

/And We Smile All The Way To The ATM Machine/

Yahoo!
The day that my colleagues and I
have been anticipating is finally here!
It’s BONUS+PAY DAY! Yipee!

Ka-ching, ka-ching! Shopping! Shopping!
Hehehe!

And today will be my dearest best friend, Sarina, henna night.
I can’t wait to meet her and the girls later.

My dear girlfriend...

...one more day to your big day
and you’re going to be a wife!
I’m so happy for you!

note: my blog, my say. not happy? then leave. easy peasy.
peace. = )

2009-06-15T12:43:00.005+08:00

/$$$/

Dear Gahmen,

How can civil servant no hap mid-year bonus one!
Now recession, money no enough ley!
But yesterday ah, at the PC Show, so many people leh.
They buy TV, buy computer, buy camera, and buy bla bla bla.
Dunno really recession or not.

But anyway.

I’ll be getting some bonus!
Thank God, I really need this bonus!
Yipee!

= )

2009-06-10T10:59:00.005+08:00

/The 3rd Season/

The Singapore Idol Fever...
CAN YOU FEEL THE HEAT?

= )

2009-05-31T18:56:00.001+08:00

/Tough As A Cookie/

When I was a little girl, life was not really a breeze.
But nonetheless, I am really thankful that my
family and I made through all the odds.

There were times where the whole family lived in darkness and had
to carry pails of water from the tap under our void deck late at night.
I clearly remember the day my mum crying while feeding my siblings
and I with only rice and soya sauce. I still remember those days clearly in my mind.
But all that was in the past. I'm really grateful for what we have today.
And, I'm married to a wonderful man! = )

Anyhoo.
I didn’t have that perfect childhood but those experiences have
taught me to toughen up and be grateful for whatever I have.
No matter how tough things will be, I always tell myself that
I’ve been through worst. And for that, I’ve turned into an independent,
strong person and learned not to give up easily.

After my ‘O’ levels, I wanted to join the Police Force,
but my mum was totally against it. My other option was to join
nursing at ITE Bishan. And so I did. I am proud to say that my parents
didn’t have to support me a single cent because I managed to get a part-time job.

Before school starts, I worked part-time at Fig & Olive Cafe.
When school starts, I quit working at Fiq & Olive and worked
on weekends as an “Entertainer”. This job as an “Entertainer” requires
me to do a lot of “blow jobs”. And I get paid $20 per hour.

Taken in 2002/2003.
One of those photo shoot at Stadium Cove with, ermm... I forgot her name.

Yes, I was a jester. Heh! And “blow jobs” here means I have to blow
up a lot of balloons and sculpt them into different shapes. Hehe!
I even had to do magic tricks, act, sing and dance. It was a really fun job.
We do birthday parties, shows, company events, etc.
I’ve quit since I started my career as a nurse 5 years ago.

And, I was not alone. Try to spot my girlfriends...
Sarina, Lulu, Lynn and Ira.

Ermm... Can you spot me? Hehe!

2009-05-20T12:56:00.002+08:00

/Just For Laughs/

Something to share with you readers,
just in case if you have not seen it.
I just thought it’s so funny!

At least our Singlish is far better lor!
LOL!

2009-05-03T23:25:00.007+08:00

/What A Swine!/

Seriously, what’s up with all the animals?
First the cows, then the chickens, now the pigs?
Next will be what? Duck Flu? Fish Rash?
And like Sharon said, Vege Cough?
Ouh... how about Bitch Fits? = )

Imagine having that pressed against your face for 8.5 hours while on duty everyday.
And, it leaves ugly marks on the face.
Isn’t it cool or what?!

Not only that, you breathe in the carbon dioxide that you breathe out.
And do you know what happens when the body and brain lacks oxygen?

Get what I mean? ; )

2009-04-28T17:31:00.015+08:00

/Girl Power/

For the longest time ever, I’ve been trying to edit
this certain part of my wedding DVD but I didn’t know how to.
Finally, I got this self-recorded recently uploaded video from
one of my girlfriend’s facebook account.
Lynn, aku curik. Hehe!

My girls are one of the reason why I cried so much on my wedding day.
But of course, it was tears of joy. Apart from joy and happiness,
there was also a teeny weeny bit of sadness because I’ve become someone’s wife.
I can no longer hang out frequently till late night with my girls.
But Izam have been a very understanding husband,
he didn’t restrict my meetings with my girls.
Thanks Hubby! You're the best!

I know my girls longer than I’ve known Izam.
I am so attached to my girlfriends that sometimes
when I think about departure during our golden years;
it will immediately bring tears to my eyes.

We’ve been together since secondary school days.
We’ve been through ups and downs, we fought,
we laugh, we cry together. We criticized the man
who dumped our girls and will plot mean plans
to hurt them but it never happened. Hehe!

Then we grew up into fine young ladies, some further their studies,
some started to work. Then one by one we found THE ONE
and introduced him to the girls. Then one by one got engaged.
And then, one by one got married. Soon to be married in June
will be my dear Sarina and Hasril. Our group is growing
because almost everyone is already attached. And we’re so happy
to see our men getting along so well with each other.

My girls play such a significant role in my life.
Life would be so dull without them.
We’ve seen each other being in and out of love
and dealing with it. Some deal with it good, some bad.
That is why my girls and I are so emotional on my wedding day.
Because I've finally found happiness and took the big step.

A song dedication along with roses and tears by
my darling girlfriends on my wedding day, 10 August 2008.
Those whispers to my ears made me cry even more.

Missy Zai, Irani, Sarina, Na'emah, Anna, Lulu, Lynn, Hudah...
LOVE YOU GIRLS SO MUCH!

12 years and counting...
WE'RE THE BEST!
Friends Forever.
That's for sure!

2009-04-25T23:44:00.008+08:00

/Shepherd's Pie Recipe/

As requested by some readers, I’m sharing this Shepherd’s Pie Recipe
for those who are interested. I’ve disabled the right-click on my blog.
Alternatively, you can click here or drop me your email address. = )

Shepherd's Pie.

Ingredients A: Mashed Potato

Potatoes
Butter
Pepper
Evaporated milk

Method:
Boil the potatoes till it is soft.
Peel the skin and mash the boiled potatoes.
Add in butter, pepper and evaporated milk.
(This step sounds easy, yes? Trust me, it's not!)

NOTE: You can easily skip this tedious method by using
the instant butter and herb flavored mashed potatoes.
It saves 50% of the overall preparation time.
Just add hot water and pepper. Quick and easy. Highly recommended.
I've used 35 sachets of instant mashed potatoes to make 40 pieces of shepherd’s pie.
One big packet contains 10 sachets of instant mashed potatoes.

Ingredients B: Chicken filling.

2 kg Minced chicken
Mixed vegetables
3 big onions
20-25 pieces garlic
Thumb-sized ginger
1 medium can tomato puree
1 small packet chili paste. (Put more if you like it spicy)
Sugar and salt for seasoning

Method:
Heat up the oil in a wok.
Blend the onions, garlic and ginger together.
Pour in the blended mixture and let it simmer.
Add tomato puree, chili paste and seasoning.
Add in the minced chicken and let it cook.
Add in the mixed vegetable and let it simmer for a while.

NOTE: The cooked filling should be dry.
You can lay it out on a tray or container
to drain out the excess water.

Fill half of the medium-sized aluminum container
with the chicken filling and press to make it even.
Then top it off with the mashed potatoes.
Use a wet spoon to even out the mashed potatoes.
Glaze it with egg yolk.
Put it in the oven and bake it until
the mashed potatoes turn golden brown.

NOTE: The recipe above makes 40 pieces of Shepherd's Pie as shown in the picture.

Have fun trying!

2009-04-19T22:41:00.004+08:00

/Hubby's 31st Birthday Celebration/

Exactly one week ago, Hubby turned a year older.
And for the past one week, I’ve been busy working.
Tomorrow will be my seventh day working before my off day. Penat oi.
So that explains this late update.

Hugo - From me to dearest Hubby.

Anyhoo.
Hubby’s 31st birthday celebration was a simple one.
Last Sunday, I told Hubby to go over to his parents’ place.
I made him think that I was going to do a candlelight dinner for
two at home. LOL! Hubby totally had no idea what I was going to do.
Right after work, I changed into my most selekeh outfit and
spent a few hours cooking and baking in the kitchen.

After I was done with the food, I quickly took a shower and went out of the house.
With the help of Sarina and Hasril, we took a cab down to Costa Sands Downtown East.
I waited for the helium balloons to be delivered and dear friends to arrive.
When everybody arrived, I called Hubby and asked him to come home.
And I also made my way home.

I waited for Hubby in the living room, and when he reached the corridor,
I saw him peeping at the window. Heh! He really thought I was going
to decorate the house and prepare a candlelight dinner! Haha!

He gave me a suspicious smile and I told him to change his clothes.
I told him not to bring his bike that day.
While waiting for the cab, again, I stuffed Hubby’s ears with loud music.
And when we got into the cab, I blindfold him.

But being the bloody road expert that Hubby is,
he knows that we’re heading to Costa Sands Downtown East. Spoiler!
But I refused to give it away and kept denying. Heh.

When we reached our destination, I was guiding the clumsy Hubby
and at the same time had to deal with the stares and smiles
that the curious people were giving me.
And when we reached our chalet room...

Simple, short and sweet surprise.

We chilled out for hours.
Eat. Chat. Gossip. Bullshit. Laugh.
And laugh.

Home-cooked food prepared by me! = )

Beef Spaghetti.

Hotdogs with Onions Toppings.

Sheperd's Pie.

BBQ Chicken.

Corn Tortillas with Guacamole and Salsa.

Ice Jelly Cocktail.

Party People.

Me and Hubby.

Chilling Out.

My Favorite People.

Overall, we all had so much fun.
Thanks to my dear friends for making the surprise a success.
You girls, and guys of course, are the best!

To Hubby, I really hope you enjoyed yourself as much as we did.
I know you never had a birthday party before.
So I hope this year’s celebration is a special one for you.
I love you so much!

For more pictures, click here.
Ouh, do you know what happen to those helium balloons?
Check this out. = )

What a wonderful way to end a great party!
Best!

2009-04-15T00:17:00.002+08:00

/His 31st/

Hubby 31st birthday surprise last Sunday was a success!
It was a simple celebration, and along with
great company, we all had so much fun.

Hubby, I wish you all the love in the world,
and I definitely know what you’ve wished for.
We just gotta make it work! Heh!

I’ll do a full update once I get the photos from my dear Anna.
Anna, cepat ah email gambar. Masih pakai top up card? LOL! *private joke*

Stay tune! = )

2009-04-08T23:19:00.002+08:00

/ ~~Money~~ Durian No Enough/

Today, Hubby and I went to one of the lorong at Geylang.
We went to Hotel 81, NOT! Hehe!
We actually went to Geylang to eat durian.

Hubby chose the $5 durian.
Guess what? There’s only 2 pieces inside!
Dua bloody bijik only la!

Imagine, one small piece cost us $2.50.
Hubby and I felt so cheated lor!

This is so random. Heh!
But I promise I’ll be back with a full update about
Hubby’s 31st birthday celebration this coming Sunday.
I’ve been very busy with that.

And I’m so excited!

2009-03-25T23:46:00.002+08:00

/My Weekend/

My past weekend was full of laughter and fun.
It started on Saturday, Izam and I watched the sold-out
Kumar Show at Esplanade with my girls, ouh, and guys.

The Drag Queen.

Hasril, Sarina, Ana, Lulu and Jai.

Izam and Yours Truly.

As usual, Kumar was hilarious but we still prefer
him mingling around with small crowds at 3 Monkeys.
His jokes are more "intense" and "personal".

After the show, we headed down to Marina Square for dinner
and decided to watch the movie...

Paul Blart: Mall Cop.

While waiting to kill time before the movie starts,
Jai, Lulu and Ana decided to have a shoulder and neck massage.
Sarina and Hasril opted for the fish spa which I find so eeeewww!

Sarina's. Eeeeeeee!!!

Hasril's. Geliiii!!!

The Jakon People. Heh!

Then Sunday was dinner at Carousel Royal Plaza
with my family to celebrate my sister’s 27th birthday.
Oh my goodness, the chocolate fondant is heavenly! Hmmmm!

And today, Sarina, Lulu, Ana, Jai and I FINALLY get to watch
the movie that we’ve all been waiting for...

Confessions of a Shopaholic.

If you have read the book, you should be able to relate well to the movie.
But if you have not read the book yet (dang, you should!), fret not,
you won’t be lost. It’s totally freaking hilarious!
I really hope they will do a sequel of the shopaholic movie.
Shopaholic fans, it's a must-watch. I give it 5/5 popcorns!
As good as the book, the movie will leave you wanting more.

Aiyo, back to work tomorrow.
Bleargh.

2009-03-17T12:42:00.002+08:00

/The Other Woman/

There is a girl, her name is Aisha.
Without fail, every single day she will call
and text Hubby more than a hundred times.
She will say mushy things like, "I really miss you!"
or "When can I see you again?" and so on...
And yes, she knows Hubby is married.

When I found out, I cried and cried and cried.
I asked Hubby how could he do this to me and all that
he can do is keep quiet. He really couldn't be bothered.
My dad and brother-in-law tried talking to him.
But he will not say a single word!

My whole world just came crumbling down on me.
There goes my beautiful marriage to the
greatest man I've ever met in my whole life.
The whole scenario is like a drama on television.

But wait, it's not a drama.

IT'S A VERY BAD DREAM!
But it feels so real lor!

Heh!

2009-03-11T12:08:00.014+08:00

/The Ugly Side/

I work in a hectic ‘C’ class ward.
Everyday my colleagues and I will witness
all the dramas that some typical,
demanding and kiasu Singaporeans display.

Like how some children just don’t care about their parent,
some don’t even want to bring their parent home,
some just refuse to do further treatments for their parent,
some just dump their parent there so that they can go for a holiday,
some expect their parent to be able to walk before discharge
even though the patient couldn’t even walk before admission,
some expect miracles to happen and there are many more that I can list down.
There are some funny ones. But one thing for sure, they never fail to
complain, complain, and complain!

They complain even about the littlest thing.
Like, why nobody cover the patient with a blanket.
If the patient is the one who refused the blanket,
are we supposed to force them to use it?

Why is the doctor so late, even though they have just waited for a few minutes.
You think the doctor only takes care of one patient is it?

Expect the nurses to do EVERYTHING for the patient and just focus on that patient.
You think we have only one patient is it?

Why are the nurses so slow? Expect everything to be done immediately!
Seriously, we’ve got only two hands!

Expect the nurse to feed the patient even though they are there.
Then why did you even come?! Might as well scram right?!

SGH used to give good service, now the standard has fall.
Then why did you come back SO MANY times? Go to other hospital la!

I want to speak to all the senior consultants!
Who do think you are? S.R Nathan is it?

The most popular one, if not because of me, you all won’t get paid ah!
I am the one who paid your salary, so better listen and do what I told you to do!
Hello! Do you know that the hospital is NOT making money
because there are SO MANY outstanding bills?! Whether the hospital is doing well
or not, we still get our pay and bonus promptly! We work for the hospital,
not for you! We are not your maid, goddamnit!
Whenever a patient or relative make this kind of remark,
it really pisses me off to the max!

Then there is this regular patient whose husband is damn annoying.
Whenever he comes, he sure will have something to complain about.
He wants to sue the hospital la, which made me wonder whether he can
afford a lawyer because they have a 5-figure outstanding hospital bill.
He wants to tell the MP la, newspaper la. Seriously, like we care.

Having worked in a ‘C’ class ward for years now,
my colleagues and I are so immune to the word COMPLAIN,
simply because these Singaporeans are just too demanding and very unreasonable.
If they think the word ‘COMPLAIN’ will scare us even though we’ve done
our very best to accommodate to them, trust me, we won’t be shaken.
Complain all they want, because we nurses still get to keep our jobs.

But of course, there are nice patients and relatives.
Those are the ones that we adore and people
like them definitely brighten up our day.

So the next time if you or your loved ones are admitted,
please be nice and also spare a thought for the nurses.

We are human too.

2009-03-02T19:54:00.004+08:00

/Like A Virgin/

Remember this post?

So yeah, my menses did come by for a
few days and I went to see my gynae a week later.
I was told to do a scan before I see him.

You see, my idea of a scan is putting
a probe at any parts of the body externally.
When I entered the room, the technician asked if I am married.
I said yes. And she told me to clear my bladder first.
I entered the room again and the lady opened the curtain behind her.
To my ugly surprise, I saw this table and it looks so indecent.
Just by looking at the high leg rest, I already know that
I will need to spread my legs wide open. I was telling myself,
“WHAT THE HELL HAVE I GOT MYSELF INTO?!”

Then I saw the indecent looking probe,
I just want to run out of the room immediately!
Arghh!!!

And so, I was told to lie down on the bed and put up my legs.
I was so nervous like as though I am having sex for the first time. LOL!
And using the probe, the technician was able to ~~find~~ push its way in.
She was not gentle I tell you. It was not painful but it was damn uncomfortable.
I told Hubby and he just laughed it off.
I feel so violated lor!

The results were positive. My ovaries are normal.
No cysts or whatsoever. Dr Tan said he’ll give me
another 6 months to try and conceive.
If I fail, I will have to see him again.

Then what?
Another scan ah?
Haiyaa!!!

2009-02-22T13:59:00.000+08:00

/Courtesy vs Kiasu-ism/

I am currently madly in love. With my iPod Touch.
There’s so many things that you can do with it.
You can even download a book. I’m currently reading
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. The starting is a
bit different from what I’ve seen in the movie.

Instead of updating my blog whenever I logged on to the PC,
I’ll be busy with iTunes. Heh! But that doesn’t mean I don’t
read the blog under my links. I still do, the only thing
is that I don’t really like to leave a tag.

Ok, now let’s talk about courtesy. Hah!
My daily mode of transport to work is the MRT.
The most common thing to do when you’re
in the cabin is to observe people.

Of late, I’ve been observing that
Singaporeans are getting less and less courteous.
Imagine, a heavily pregnant woman or a fragile elderly
standing in front of the 'Priority Seat' and nobody, NOBODY,
bothers to give up their seat. And I’ve witnessed this on many occasions.
I thought they did a good job by labeling the corner seats as ‘Priority Seat’,
but hell no, it just got worst. I rarely see people giving up their seats
nowadays like how they used to last time.
Tsk, tsk, tsk!

Maybe they should start labeling the ‘Priority Seat’ in
BIGGER prints or add another label on the side glass that reads
‘DON’T BE IGNORANT’ or ‘DON’T PRETEND YOU DIDN’T SEE’ or
‘DON’T ACT LIKE YOU’RE SLEEPING’. Heh.

And just the other day, after a rough day at work,
all I wanted was to sit in the MRT till I reached Tampines.
When I boarded at Outram the train was full, as usual.
I stood in front one of the middle seat hoping that
particular passenger would drop off soon. And she did.

While I felt so relieve and was about to turn myself to sit,
a woman wrestled her way from the other end, pushed me and sat!
I was so fuming mad, I stood very close right in front of her,
my arms folded and stared angrily at her! You know what she did?
She pretended to sleep la!
@#$%^&*!

She is middle-aged, strong and well but she just had
to be the usual kiasu Singaporean and grab my seat.
I was in my uniform, so I didn’t want to create a fuss.
Or else, she would have got it from me!
Eeeee... geram nye!

Those aside, let’s talk about my neighborhood.
I remembered when I booked the void deck for my wedding;
I had to deposit a refundable fee of $300. The lady told me
that if there are no defects and no burn marks on the cement or grass,
I would get my money back. Well, I did got back my money.

A few days ago, it got me thinking.
While I had to pay a refundable deposit of $300,
some people got the privilege of burning
the cement with prayer stuffs FOR FREE.
Not only is there a lot of big burn marks,
the whole area would be a mess.
Isn't it better if they build a common area
in every neighborhood for them to do that?

Sorry if I’ve offended anyone, but I’m NOT racist.
It’s just ironic that I have to put a refundable deposit
of $300 while others are doing it freely and openly.

Get what I mean?

2009-02-17T00:59:00.014+08:00

/My (on the) 16th Birthday Celebration/

[On Sunday, 15th February 2009]

To my girls and their partners...

Thank you for the dinner at Fish & Co. and the beautiful Guess Watch.
I’m sure you all enjoyed seeing me making a fool of myself.
I was made to stand on the chair, put on a jester hat,
witnessed by other diners. Bah!!!
Email me the pictures please!

[On Monday, 16th February 2009]

To Hubby...

Thank you for the 2-day rented car, Honda Fit.
You must have thought he bought me a car right? I wished! Heh!

Gold Class Movie – Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

Dinner at Carousel, Royal Plaza on Scotts.

And the best gift...

...a 16GB iPod Touch from Hubby! Love it!

Hubby, I know you’ve done your best
to make my 25th birthday a memorable one.
I really, truly appreciate your sweet effort.
I just can't thank you enough!
Thanks a million Love!

To my family...
I’m still waiting for my birthday present leh.
Heh!

The photos are of poor quality thanks to my N95 5mp camera. Bleagh!
My brother-in-law borrowed my camera for his cruise trip la.
Girls, email me the pictures please. Quick!

Somehow, my birthday this year feels ~~old~~ special.
Apart from celebrating my birthday with a husband and
feeling ~~old~~ more mature, I think it’s because
I've finally obtained my driving licence and
I get to drive for 2 straight days.
Best!

Thank you so much for the birthday wishes everyone!

2009-02-16T01:11:00.000+08:00

/Not Another 1/

All together now...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MISSY!
Heh!

Gosh, I'm 25!
Already?!

2009-02-11T20:11:00.004+08:00

/Ain't No Hopping Rabbit!/

Just last week, my younger
brother told me a story about his friend.

My brother’s friend is a Pizza Hut delivery boy.
He was dispatching an order at Tampines Blk 100-something.
The time was about 2200hrs.

While he was walking towards the lift lobby,
there was an incredibly strong odor.
A bad odor to be exact. He chose to ignore the
stench and made his way into the lift.
While the doors were about 1 inch apart,
something hopped in right beside him.

It was a pochong la!!! Aaargghhh!!!
Naik bulu roma aku!

The poor boy was so frightened that he stood frozen and shaking.
That thing was still hopping beside him,
and with a very deep and coarse voice,
that thing asked the boy to untie the knot on its head.
When the lift door opened, the boy ran out as fast as he
could and that thing was nowhere in sight.

Sweating, traumatized and frightened, he still
managed to deliver the pizza to a Malay uncle.
And the funny thing was he told the pakcik what happened
to him and asked the pakcik to send him down.
He delivered the pizza to the pakcik,
and the pakcik have to deliver him down. Hehe!
The pakcik did send him down anyway. Kesian budak tu.
The pakcik didn’t seemed surprise or scared.
Maybe he knows about it.

I tell you, if I were to experience that,
I swear I would have fainted in the lift!
Moral of the story, don’t take the lift.
Take the stairs. And don’t go home late.

Macam betul je. Heh.

psstt... if you don’t know what is a pochong, go and goggle it.
I don’t dare to put the photo of that thing on my blog. *gulp*

2009-02-06T18:06:00.002+08:00

/End Of The Road/

If you have read my previous entry,
I did mention that I’m on a secret mission
and I shall reveal it on 6 February, today.
Only hubby and my girlfriends know about it.
I kept it a secret from my family members.
Well, that secret mission is already over.
Finally.

Click picture for a bigger view.

Woohoo! In less than 4 months, lessons 2-3 times a week
with my private instructor, I am now a qualified driver!
I finally obtained a 3A driving licence today on my first attempt,
with only 6 demerit points! Yeay! Not bad huh? = )

It was nerve wrecking I tell you.
While waiting for my tester in the holding room,
I said all kinds of prayers that I could think of,
like as though I was dying. Hah!
And I paid a frequent visit to the toilet.
The feeling is almost the same as my solemnization night.
My tester was quite friendly, at least he smiled.

I thought I got an immediate failure
because I was on the road for only a short while
before the tester direct me back to the driving centre.
While waiting for the tester to print out the result slip,
I couldn’t help but think of the worst. Then he called for me.

Tester: “Is this your first time driving?”
Missy Zai: “Yes.”
Tester: “Your driving skill is really good. Congrats, you’ve passed!”

I take that as a compliment of course.
I wanted to scream and jump for joy. But of course I didn’t. Hehe!
One item achieved for my 2009 resolutions.

Buy a car.
~~Obtain a driving licence.~~
Get our own home.
Get pregnant, insyaallah.
Be a better wife.

My birthday is on 16 February.
And this is the best birthday present ever!

Hubby, how about a car for my 25th birthday?

LOL!

2009-02-04T13:06:00.007+08:00

/Still Here!/

Boo!!!
I’m still alive and kicking. Heh!

Been busy, busy, and busy.
Some commented that I was able to update regularly before I got married.
The reason is, before I got married, I was on permanent night shift to earn more.
My day offs are fixed. And whenever I got home in the morning,
my brothers would still be sleeping and I have the computer to myself.

Now that I’m married, I’m back to the normal 3 rotating shifts of
morning, afternoon and night. The workload has also increased.
By the time I reached home, I’ll be dead beat or one of my brothers
would be using the computer. Besides, I have a husband now.
I can’t be sitting in front of the computer for
8 hours like how I used to last time. Heh!
So that explains for the lack of updates.

Next, some must be waiting for me to blog with the title “I’M PREGNANT!” Haha!
I’ve done many urine tests, but all revealed negative. I was hopeful,
but I also thought that I may not be pregnant because my tummy
isn’t growing harder or bigger. Boncit ade la. Hah!

Due to the nature of my job, lifting heavy patients, pushing beds,
exposed to x-ray radiation, etc, I didn’t want to take any chances.
I have to find out whether I am pregnant or have any medical condition
so that I can take the necessary precautions.
Since the red light didn’t visit me for more than 3 months,
I decided to visit the doctor at SGH O&G centre.

I was explaining to the senior consultant my problem and...

Missy Zai: “So can you do a blood test? I know it’s more accurate.”
Doctor: “I don’t think there’s a need. I don’t think you’re pregnant.”
Missy Zai: *nods head*
Doctor: “You’re married right?”
Missy Zai: “Yes.”
Doctor: “Happy?”
Missy Zai: “Yes, very happy.”
Doctor: “Did you put on weight?”
Missy Zai: “Ya, 5kg.”
Doctor: “That’s why la!”
Missy Zai: “Huh?”
Doctor: “That’s why your menses didn’t come for 3 months, because you’ve put on weight.”
Missy Zai: *puzzled*
Doctor: “Let’s do another urine test just to be sure.
If you're pregnant, at least there’s something to be happy about.”
********************

Haiya! What kind of theory is that? ~~Ok la, maybe it's true.~~
I put on 5kg and my menses decided to stop? For three months?
I was telling myself what’s the point of doing a urine test
when I know it’s going to be negative. It was indeed negative.
I wanted a blood test, but the doctor thinks that it’s not necessary.
He didn’t even palpate my abdomen. Fed up akak!

He gave me a one week prescription of Norethisterone
and he said 3 days after completion of the medication, I will have my menses.
He advised me to have sexual intercourse as usual.
And I’ll have to visit him again the next following week
for a scan to see if there’s any ~~baby~~ ovarian cyst.

Today will be my last day of medication,
after which I’ll be anticipating the bloody arrival.
Now, where did I keep my sanitary pads?

Izam and I was a tiny-weeny bit disappointed but
I kept telling him that once my menses is over, we’ll start afresh.
And we have many happy things to look forward to, like a holiday,
more quality time together, more time to save up money for
our future home and baby, maybe get a car,
and a secret mission which I shall reveal to all of you on 6 February. Heh!

So right now, Izam and I are in a positive mode.
We shall keep trying.

Meanwhile, I shall leave you with the due photos of
a wonderful picnic session during CNY with my lovelies at Pasir Ris beach.

For more pictures, click here.

It was a really nice bonding session for us and our men.
And to Lynn, congrats on your new found partner.

Ouh, another thing.
I've shifted to facebook.
Friendster will soon be history. Heh!

= )

2009-01-16T11:16:00.001+08:00

/Plus One/

It was on this date that he planted a kiss on my forehead.
It was on this date that he held my hand as we walk to his bike.
It was on this date we decided to take the friendship another step ahead.

You changed my life completely.
And you’ve made me a better person.
I love you, sweetheart.

HAPPY 4 YEARS ANNIVERSARY!

And more great years to come...

2009-01-10T22:16:00.001+08:00

/You Mean You Don't Know?/

The other day, hubby and I had dinner at Seoul Garden.
While eating, a group of non-muslim teenagers came
in and sat at the table beside us. I was expecting them
to be a bunch of rowdy teenagers, but I was wrong.
They were rather well-behaved.

Then I saw them taking out a bottle. It looked like an alcoholic drink.
I saw them discreetly pouring it into their food and drinks.
And it didn’t hit me until they were approached by the
restaurant manager who is also a non-muslim.

In a stern but considerate manner, the manager told them that Seoul Garden
is a Halal restaurant, therefore no alcoholic drinks is allowed.
He told them to put it away immediately.

He even mentioned that no outside food or drink is allowed.
Looking rather pissed, the manager removed their cups
and replaced it with a new one.

Then came another non-muslim manager, asking for their name and contact number.
While she was explaining to the ignorant teenagers the need to get their particulars,
I overheard one of the teenagers saying,
“I’m sorry. I didn’t know that Halal restaurant cannot bring in alcoholic drink.”
After the manager walked away, he grinned at the rest of his friends.

In my heart I was saying, YOUR HEAD AH!
How long have you stayed in Singapore
and you don’t know what is HALAL meh?!

Go to any search engine and type “What is Halal?”
The answers are all there.

Even if I were to give them the benefit of a doubt,
why were they hiding the bottle and
passing it around discreetly?
Bloody hell.

Bodoh macam babi.

Hmmpphh!

2009-01-09T11:04:00.005+08:00

/Latest Addiction/

Ayu, thanks to your blog entry and recommendation,
it is indeed truly heavenly!

La Cremeria, Chocolate Hazelnut Temptation.

Me and Hubby had a few scoops for breakfast this morning.
Hehehe!

Sodap noh!

2009-01-07T11:46:00.005+08:00

/Happy New ~~Year~~ Hair!/

It was a day before the New Year when I decided to do something to my hair.
I was in the train on the way home. I saw my reflections and I told myself
I have to something to my hair. I’m starting to hate it.
I hate to see my hair tied up all the time.
I look so plain... so... boring.

Without thinking twice, I made my way to Century Square.
Half way through, a lady passed me a flyer of a new salon
that had just opened at Century Square. Just nice.
It’s like as though they know I needed help with my hair.
I entered the shop and told the stylist
“I want to cut, highlight and color my hair.”

And I didn’t regret my impulsive decision at all!
The stylist said it was a big difference
from the time I entered the salon.

Oh gosh, why didn’t I do this long time ago!
And so far, all I’ve got are positive feedbacks.
I’m happy!

The latest picture of me and hubby.

It’s not that clear in the picture
but this will do for now.
= )

2008-12-31T22:38:00.001+08:00

/A New Era/

My Angel.

Oh my god!
Are you watching the Marina Countdown on Channel 5 right now?
Why the hell did they choose Fiona, Michelle and Andrea
to do the opening by singing Please Don’t Stop the Music?!
Such a bad choice!

So anyway.
I’ve been busy, busy, busy.
The past few weeks had been rather eventful.
I was about to update all about it when my computer went off!
So I couldn’t be bothered to retype again.

I’ve not had my menses for more than 2 months now.
I’ve done a few pregnancy tests and all of it revealed negative.
I find it weird though. And I just couldn’t be bothered anymore.
Kalau ade, ade la...

2008 will leave us in a few hours and I feel kind of sad.
2008 had been a wonderful year for me and Izam.
2008 is the year we got married. And a few other good things had happen.
I do hope 2009 will be a better year for me. I hope to...

~~Lose weight (every year the same one)~~
Buy a car.
Obtain a driving license.
Get our own home.
Get pregnant, insyaallah.
Be a better wife.

I won’t be celebrating New Year, again.
I’m working morning shift tomorrow and Izam is working tonight.
Pfftt.

So, HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
See you all next year!
Don't be naughty ah!
Hehe!

2008-12-17T23:55:00.001+08:00

/December Babes!/

Today, we made our dear Na'emah cried.
It was tears of joy, because today it's her 25th birthday!

Our dear friend decided to work full shift
on her birthday because she totally refused
to let us celebrate her birthday.
One of the reasons is because her dear parents
are not in Singapore and she’s in no mood to celebrate.
But being the wonderful friends (ehem!) that we are,
how can we not celebrate her birthday, right girls? = )

We made sure she won’t get away without celebrating her birthday,
even though she’s trying to avoid it by working full shift.

We made arrangements with her kind
manager and waited for her shift to end at 10pm.
At 10.15pm, with lighted candles on the birthday cake and birthday balloon,
ignoring curious people staring at us, we surprised her at her work place.

We made Ira carry the birthday cake.
Little did she know that we were going to celebrate her birthday,
which falls on 22nd Dec, in advance together with Naemah. Hehe!

To Na’emah and Ira, even though it was a short,
sweet and simple birthday surprise,
we hoped that you both enjoyed yourselves.
And hopefully you girls like the gift.
Tak suka bole kasi aku. Hehe!

Ira and Na'emah, teary-eyed and with her face sabo-ed by her colleagues.

For more pictures, click here.
Aaaahhh, I love birthdays.

(",)

2008-12-17T12:33:00.003+08:00

/Ungrateful!/

I just don’t get it.
When I think about it, I get pissed off.
When I think about it, I feel it’s unfair.
I think it’s just plain stupidity and selfish.

While Izam and I are trying to create our own juniors,
there is someone that I know who is trying to kill the
life inside her womb by doing vigorous activities.
And she succeeded into having a miscarriage!
Macam mana aku tak fed up!
Kasi aku kan lagi bagooossss!

And this someone is legally married for goodness sake!

Grrrrr!!!

2008-12-08T19:04:00.006+08:00

/BONGO!/

This precious 3 year old doll
never fails to amuse me with her antics. = )

Kapal telebang.
Sorry dory strawberry.
Kau gatal eh pakai lipstick.
I like to move it, move it!
BONGO!

Izam, I want a daughter, can?
Hehe!

2008-12-02T21:39:00.002+08:00

/Poster Face/

Have you seen this poster by the
Traffic Police to promote road safety?
It’s on the bus, on the road side lamp posts,
in the MRT underground tunnels...

That's my younger brother la.
He has got no riding license. Act only...
Hehe!

Betol la, tak bedek!

2008-11-26T22:32:00.003+08:00

/A Series of Events/

A lot have been asking if there’s any
X and Y in the making. I'll always answer them,
“Last month, I’m not pregnant. This month I don’t know yet.”
Heh!

Izam and I leave it to fate.
But that doesn’t mean we’re not trying.
I’ve been following and counting my ovulation period religiously.
I even searched for an ovulation calculator online. Hee...

You know, before this, I had always thought that having
an intercourse after menstruation can make a woman pregnant.
How dumb! I wonder where the hell I got that theory from!
Bummer! What kind of a nurse am I?!
Shame on me. Tsk.

It should have been 2 weeks after
the first day of menstruation.
So yeah, currently Izam and I
have been doing it right. Hehe!

So anyhoo.

Apart from the hectic life schedule,
I’ve been busy with a few events for the past few months.
Just to share a few...

Somewhere in October...
I was busy with a production. Heh. I was busy making my own DVD.
Well, I was actually busy making copies of my wedding DVDs
and sorting out photos to be given out to friends and relatives.

Pirated copy. Heh!

The photos.

Ni kat Muzika Records tak bole dapat. LOL!

**********

18 October 2008.
It was my darling Lulu 24th birthday.
We started the day by sending her for a full body massage.
Before sending Lulu to Massage Today at Vivo City,
Anna had arranged with the masseuse to surprise Lulu
with a beautiful bouquet once she enter and wish her a happy birthday.
The masseuse cooperates very well. Lulu was of course very surprised.

While Lulu was enjoying her 90 mins massage,
the rest of us rushed to the restaurant
where we will be bringing her for dinner,
to hide the ice-cream cake.
Then we rushed back to Vivo City to fetch Lulu.

Lynn, Sarina and Anna waiting for the birthday babe.

Smelling good and rejuvenated.

Next stop, dinner at the beautiful Little Bali.

The birthday babe.

The company.

The spread.

The cake-cutting.

The birthday present - Guess? Bag.

For more pictures of Lulu's birthday celebration, click here.

**********

21 November 2008.
It was our dear Anna 24th birthday.
Anna’s birthday celebration was simple and straight forward,
but it was hell of a night that only we know. Hehe!
We went out of the island. Not that far, just Sentosa. = )
Celebration was at Cafe Del Mar.

All of my favorite girls. Huda and Irani couldn't make it.

Fireworks for the birthday babe. Hehe!

Our Cabana.

By the beach.

Chill, eat and drink.

Thanks to the friendly people at Cafe Del Mar.

Birthday babe and birthday present - Coach Tote.

Dance. All night long.

For more pictures of Anna's birthday celebration, click here.

**********

23 November 2008.
It was our dear Irani's wedding dinner.
The dinner was held together with her uncle, Azhar, who weds Tanty Yushida.
Irani simply looked gorgeous.

The dais by Decorama, under a tentage.

The couples.

Ira and yusry.

My girls. = )

For more pictures of Irani's wedding dinner, click here.

**********

Apart from all these, I had wonderful
dates with my dear hubby in between.
Marriage life have been a bliss and it is still is.
I’m grateful that Izam and I are managing very well.
No arguments so far, although there are times where
I decided to sulk for no reason. Haha!

For now, Izam and I will be busy...
Busy trying to make X and Y meet each other,
make friends, shake ~~hands~~ tails and get together.

Heh!

2008-11-24T22:33:00.005+08:00

/You Understand Or Not?!/

Seriously, what’s up with the over growing Chinese nationals in Singapore?
You go to Guardian Pharmacy, 7-Eleven, Giant, Banquet,
almost everywhere, and you’ll be served by this non-English speaking people.

Like what the heck? They can’t even understand simple terms like,
“How much is this?”, “Do you have a bigger album?” or “Extra chili please”.
Ask them all those questions and they will answer you with a “HUH?”
Or worst still, they give you this kind of look like as though
they deserve a bloody tight smack on their forehead for not learning English.
Kecik-kecik tak nak blajar omputih, da besar susahkan aku!

I had a bad experience with them one day when I asked
if this particular album is refillable.
She asked me to repeat, I did. She didn’t get me. I repeat again.
She told me to talk slowly. Getting frustrated, I managed to talk slowly.
And you know what she told me? In broken English, “Can speak louder?”
Walao! Fuming mad, I raised my voice and said,
“I want someone who can speak ENGLISH!”
And the supervisor came running.
*!@#$%$%^&!

At my work place, they changed the Malaysian housekeepers to Chinese nationals.
The same rubbish can be at the same spot for days!

There was once Izam had to attend to an accident
and the lorry driver was a Chinese national.
Izam tried to get some information from him
and all he can say was “Chong ching chong bla, bla, bla.”
(Read: mandarin)

Today, I was buying my favorite BBQ Chicken Rice and was served by,
you guessed it, a Chinese national, and asked for extra chili sauce.
He gave me a blank look. I showed him the chili sauce and lift up one finger.
He took away one of the chili sauce he had given me.
I signaled to him I want that chili sauce and I want another one.
This time, he took all the chili sauce he had given me.
Irritated, I took all the chili sauce away from his hand and walked away.
Fed up akak!

And these are not the only encounters I had with Chinese Nationals.
There’s too many. I am not being racist, but when you are experiencing it too often,
it gets on your nerve.

How are Singaporeans going to get a job when
so many companies are employing Chinese nationals?
Macam betol je...

And the government calls them Foreign Talents.
Talent my foot ah!!!

My god daughter is more talented ah!

Qistina Dwi Messi.

She can say “Sorry Dory Strawberry” and she can sing
Pussycat Dolls song, When I Grow Up!

= )

2008-11-11T21:22:00.007+08:00

/Come & Go/

Damn.

I’ve not been updating for that long huh?
I’ve been super duper busy with my life.
Things seem to be on the fast track nowadays.
Sigh.

So anyway.
I’ve actually got a lot of things to share with you people.
But I guess it’s a tad too late to be updating all that.
Did you all miss me? Hohoho!

I shall make a fast one.
Hubby is right behind me as I am typing this.
Dia ajak tido sama-sama la. Hehe!

Recently, Hubby got himself a new toy.

My sleep saver.

This thing has more or less helped me get a decent sleep at night.
Hubby’s snoring macam motor boat la! Heh!
Breathe Right helps to reduce the snoring. Thank god!
Why do men snore ah? Why?

You know, when we first got married and slept together,
every night without fail I feel like
putting a pillow over hubby’s face! Really!

Being the light sleeper that I am, the slightest sound
will wake me up from my sleep and I’ll be agitated.
So you can imagine the frustration of having
a snoring man sleeping beside me. Hah!

But down the road, I’m getting used to it now.
Whenever Hubby is on night shift and I have to sleep alone,
I’ll miss Hubby’s snoring.
Crazy right? I know.

So, Izam and I have been married for 3 months now.
Our marriage has been nothing but bliss so far.
No arguments, no fights.
Still lovey dovey, kiss, kiss. Hehe!
Izam have been a sweetheart, a wonderful husband.
Alhamdullilah.

There are times where we miss our wedding and honeymoon so much.
We just wished we can repeat our beautiful wedding all over again.
And we missed Bali like crazy.

And I miss my girls terribly. = (

Ouh, have to go now.
Hubby’s waiting.

In bed.

Heh!

2008-10-27T20:00:00.004+08:00

/Sweet Little Things/

The day I look forward to every week
is the day I get to spent time with hubby.
Even if it’s a walk to nowhere, it doesn’t matter.

A few days ago, hubby was on night shift
and I was out with my girlfriends.
Upon reaching home, I went into my room and saw this.

My working roster in print and hubby's in red.

"ZAIZAM GO OUT"
Hubby actually marked the days that
we can to go out together. How sweet.
Feeling touched and with a wide smile on my face,
I slept peacefully throughout the night.

Sweet little gestures like this never fail to perk me up.
Thank you hubby.

= )

2008-10-21T09:00:00.006+08:00

/Bluek!/

I’ve wanted to update my blog.
There’s so many things that I want to blog about.
But time and work just don’t permit me to do it.
Spending quality time with hubby is already hard,
what’s more sitting in front of the computer.
Sometimes I wonder if I chosen the right job. Heh.

So let me leave you with this.

I was browsing through over a thousand shots
on my wedding photo CD and I spotted this.

I was making dedication for family, relatives and dear
friends while hubby sticks out his tongue. Hah!

Hehehe! It was so hilarious that I had to
MMS the photo to hubby while he was at work.

Cute tak! LOL!

2008-10-14T23:03:00.002+08:00

/Random/

Remember my toe nail that was semi-detached?

Now spot the difference.

Hehe!
Ya lor. I pulled it out.
On my own.

Heh!

2008-10-07T03:17:00.005+08:00

/Hari Raya Special Part II/

I know it's a bit too late.
But uploading is a killer you know?

ANYWAY.

Our beautiful wedding was captured on camera by
Razin from Pixelwave Productions (link),
and on video by Azhari from Piranha Productions (link).
Not forgetting the people behind the scene...
Nizam, for the wonderful client services,
and Joe, for the beautiful artwork,
both from Pixelwave Productions.

These people are an excellent team of professionals that is so fun and easy to work with.
We had no difficulties or problems working with them.
They never fail to facilitate to my requests.
And of course, the end product was spectacular.
Don’t tell me you did not cry when you watch our wedding MTV. Heh!
Hubby and I are fully satisfied and every ~~thousand~~ cent that we paid was worth it.
We’re so glad we chose them to capture precious moments of our big day.
To the wonderful crews of Pixelwave Productions and Piranha Production,
we know it’s never enough, accept a million thanks from us...
Mr & Mrs Izam.
(",)

THAT moment only we know.

For your viewing pleasure...
Nikah 08.08.08
Sanding 10.08.08
Wedding Montage.
Wedding MTV

You don't have to add me to your contacts, just log in.
That's all. Easy peasy.

(",)

2008-10-04T19:12:00.007+08:00

/Hari Raya Special/

A sweet, touching and perfect summary of our beautiful wedding.
A million thanks to Azhari from Piranha Production (link).
LOVE IT!

2008-10-01T02:00:00.001+08:00

/The First/

It’s 2am in the morning and I’ve
just finished laying out all the kuihs.
Ten types of kuihs to be exact.
And my mum still insists that we should add more.
Sudah lah mak, cukup la tu!

This year, Hari Raya is special for me.
It’s our first time celebrating Hari Raya as husband and wife.
And, kita pun nak collection tauuuuu….
Kita nak pergi sembah pengantin sambil beraya.
Hehe!

From Mr & Mrs Izam...

Selamat Hari Raya To All Fellow Muslims.

Mintak maaf ye kalau ade tersalah cakap, tersalah pegang,
tersalah blog, tersalah letak tag, tersalah SMS,
tersalah post gambar, tersalah twitter,
dan yang sewaktu dengan nye...
maaf kan aje la ye.

Jangan dipendam lama-lama.
Nanti jadi jeruk busuk!
Heh!

And to all the kiddos...

Time for money, money!
Collection la korang!

2008-09-29T22:51:00.003+08:00

/Simple Talks & Walks/

Our working hours are very irregular.
And I’m starting to hate it.

And it is simple dates like this
that never fail to lift up my soul.

27 September 2008:
Break fast at Thai Express, Paragon.

The Wifey.

The Hubby.

The Food.

Another date tomorrow!
Weee...

2008-09-28T18:32:00.005+08:00

/Sarina's 24th Birthday/

Let's track back to Friday, 26 September 2008...

Sarina’s birthday celebration was simple but it was really a blast!
It started with a big feast for break fast at Restaurant Chai Chee.
After which we headed to Apollo Centre for a Karaoke Session.
Madness I tell you!

Na’emah lied to Sarina that she couldn’t join us for the celebration.
But while we were happily singing away, the lights went off
and Na’emah came in with the birthday cake.

When Sarina opened up her present,
she immediately close back the lid of the box and cried!
It is definitely something that she has always wanted.
Gembeng! Chengeng! Hehe!

I shall let the video do the ~~talking~~ telling!

To our dearest Sarina...

We hope you enjoyed yourself.
And we're very sure you love the gift.
Kan, kan, kan?
Heh!

For more pictures, click here.
Yes, must log in ok.
Pandai pon!

2008-09-27T17:02:00.002+08:00

/Plain ~~And Old~~ Jane/

26 September 2008, it was her day...

HAPPY 24th Birthday Sarina a.k.a PlainJane!

The celebration last night was a blast!
We made Sarina cried! Hehehe!
Will update on that soon.

I have a date with hubby.
Got to rush now!

Love, love, kiss, kiss!

2008-09-22T15:14:00.006+08:00

/Movie & Cookies/

Have you ladies ~~and gents~~ watched Mamma Mia? Damn, it’s awesome!
I would recommend that you ladies watch it with your girlfriends.
Unless your hubby or boyfriend is into musical,
they will most probably enjoy it.
Best!

You remember about my toe nail that came off? It is still not growing la!
And it worries me that I will most probably have to go for an op to remove it.
But I shall wait until raya is over. I wouldn’t want to be wearing
sandals instead of my Guess heels during raya.
Tak glamour you! Hehe!

Then the past week, I’ve been busy baking cookies for my family and the in-laws.
My colleagues Nura, Lela and I were breaking fast
together last night and joked about it.

Now that I’m staying with my parents, I have to bake for my in-laws.
When I have my own home, I have to bake for my family and my in-laws.
When I have my own kids, beli kat Geylang sudah! LOL!

Double Chocolate & Almond Cookies.

Thanks to my colleague Ifah for the super simple and delicious recipe.
I amended the recipe by adding in Hershey's Chocolate Syrup.
Sedap gila! Betul la, tak bedek!

2008-09-17T10:07:00.002+08:00

/I Don't Drink or Drive/

While I was trying to comfort myself
upon learning the truth that I am not pregnant,
I’ve decided to focus on something else.

Since I am not expecting, I shall take up driving lessons.
I’ve passed my basic and final theory tests.
All that’s left is for me to learn how to drive.
And hubby is willing to "sponsor" me. Heh!

At least for now, I have something to look forward to.
And hubby can now carry on doing his favorite hobby, fishing!

I shall call Apek and ask for his rates!

2008-09-14T17:15:00.004+08:00

/The Unexpected/

I woke up with a full bladder this morning
and went to the toilet to refresh myself.
I was cleansing myself when I saw
red streaks flowing with the water.

My menses is 9 days late.
I can't help but feel sad.
And disappointed.

I immediately went back to my room and told hubby.
I know he’s disappointed too, but he’s been very supportive.
Thank you, Love.

Hubby, we shall wait another 5-7 days before
we get the "factory" running again. Heh!

Sedih la...
Insya’allah kalau ade rezeki, ade la...

2008-09-11T12:57:00.002+08:00

/Naked Fish?/

The picture that you’re about to see below
is an accident scene taken at one of the slip road at BKE,
which is a hot spot for accidents.

It was taken by Izam’s working partner who had
to attend to an accident in the middle of the night.
He took pictures of the accident scene as part of his report.
All the photos came out clear, except for this one.

Click picture for a bigger view.

If you look closely, from my interpretation,
it looks like a mermaid with a fish bowl on the head. Hah!
But hubby and his colleagues agreed that it was a Jin.
The area where that thing is standing or
floating or flying or whatever, is a road.
No trees, no pavements, nothing. It is just a clear road.
If you think that thing is a shadow,
it should be down on the road and not straight up.

I asked hubby...

"Ade laut eh kat situ?"
"Takde."

"Ade sungai?"
"Takde."

"Ade kolam?"
"Takde."

"Abeh apsal benda tu nampak macam ikan?"

2008-09-07T16:47:00.004+08:00

/Tip-Toe/

I was sitting at home yesterday helping my mum
making spring rolls when my hand phone rang.
I made my way to my bedroom since my hand phone was on my bed.
After reading the SMS, I threw my hand phone back on my bed
and was about to make my way out of the room.
Then, my left foot hit the glass weighing scale.
And...

My second toe nail came off!!!
I was bleeding, and my mum doesn’t even dare to look at it.
I attempted to pull off the toe nail but it was damn painful
because the other half of the toe nail is still intact on the skin.

I was advised to go to the doctor but
the thought of getting my toe nail rip off,
FORGET IT!

But the pain and limping didn't stop me from
going to Geylang and a movie date with hubby. Hehe!
I didn’t want to waste the day since both
hubby and I get the chance to spend time and go out together,
which is rare since we’re both doing shift duties.

So what will I do with the toe nail?
I shall leave it as it is and let it grow.

2008-09-04T23:54:00.008+08:00

/Fact or Fiction/

To my colleague with the nickname "madnurse",
your playful tag has actually led to a chain reaction.
Siol ajeeeee!

Sorry to disappoint you dear readers, Missy Zai is not pregnant YET.
Even though I don't really know whether I am pregnant YET,
I would consider myself not pregnant YET. I wish I am. Heh!
Not till I wake up one morning feeling nauseous and vomitting.
Hehehe!

Thank you to those who tagged or sent me congratulatory messages,
but I AM NOT PREGNANT YET.
Betol la, tak bedek!

And that reminds me,
my menses is supposed to due anytime soon.

Soon.

2008-09-02T23:50:00.002+08:00

/Our ~~Horny~~Honeymoon!/

A lot asked, how was Bali?
I must say, Bali is amazing!
From the gorgeous beaches, to the beautiful nature,
to friendly people, to nice food, to cheap shopping,
Bali will definitely provide you with a carefree and wonderful experience.
Get ready to be awed by the wonderful works of nature.
The beaches, the waves and the sound of the waves
were really fascinating and breath-taking.

When I suggested Koh Samui to hubby for our honeymoon,
he rejected the idea and insisted that we go to Bali.
I was contemplating at first, but I totally had no regrets.

Ladies, walk down the streets of Bali with your bridal henna,
which they call tattoo, the Bali people will straight away
look at you with a smile and asked, "Honeymoon?"
If you’re out shopping, just show the henna on your hands & feet
and get ready to bargain for a “honeymoon price”.
Shopping is dirt cheap I tell you!
I don’t know why, but honeymoon couple seemed
to get special treatment over there.
Betul la, tak bedek!

We stayed at the 4-star Mercure Kuta Hotel which is facing the beautiful Kuta beach.
We had our own personal tour guide cum driver, Made, who cater only to us.
He is one of the reason why we enjoyed our stay at Bali.

He planned the itinerary so that we can have the best honeymoon experience.
He called us Mr. & Mrs. Whatever we requested, he will say,
"No problem. It’s your day. You're the boss."

He rejected our offer of having meals together and he will say,
"No, its ok. I’ll wait. It’s your moment. Enjoy."

He lighted up the path for us with the light
from his hand phone when it was dark.
He told us to wait in comfort while he walks
some distance to get or park the car.
If you’re going to Bali, and need a tour guide,
he’s highly recommended.

As recommended by Made, we went for the 3-hours Honeymoon Spa.
We were pampered from head to toe.
Fuyoh! Best!

In Bali, 90% of the community is Hindu.
The term Halal means that the outlet doesn't sell
food that contains pork or lard, but they sell beer. Heh!

4 days and 3 nights was definitely not enough for us.
We wished we had stayed longer.
Waving goodbye to our fantastic tour guide and
taking off from the land of Bali was really a sad thing for us.
Back to the stressful and “fine” country of Singapore.
Bleagh!

Bride and groom-to-be, if you’re looking for
one of the best honeymoon spot,
Bali should be included in your list.
Bali is really, really beautiful and amazing.

Under the ~~sea~~ moonlight.

Now, the moment that some of you have been waiting for.
Pictures! Hehe!

I've divided the photos into 4 albums for your viewing pleasure.
Enjoy!

Honeymoon Day 1
Honeymoon Day 2
Honeymoon Day 3
Honeymoon Day 4

Kindly log in or sign up to view.
Multiply rocks! =D

Aiyo. I miss Bali.

2008-08-26T22:36:00.002+08:00

/From The Bottom of My Heart/

Now, let's talk about my wedding event.

08.08.08 & 10.08.08

Solemnization: 08.08.08.
Time: 8pm.
Dowry: $8888.
Wedding Gifts: 8 trays each.
Wedding Outfits: 8 sets.
No. of children we want: Definitely not 8!

My special day was so eight-ed. Heh!
It was of course the most significant day of my life.
Being treated like a queen was really so much fun! Hehe!
And being the center of attention as a bride was of course nerve wrecking,
but I won’t deny that it was a really wonderful experience.

I received many feedbacks that my wedding reception was simply great.
Alhamdullilah, my hard work paid off. I really worked hard to save up.
My wedding reception was indeed a dream come true.

I want say a million thanks to...

My family:
For that support and hard work.
Planning a wedding function is REALLY not easy.

My relatives:
For the wonderful spread of food.
For the lost of sleep, I really can’t thank you all enough.

My girlfriends:
For being with me throughout the two day event till the end.
And not forgetting the touching moments which they managed to make me cry. Buruk!
I’ll share with all of you once the video is ready. Heee...
Or if you can’t wait, click here.

Unique Touch Wedding Gallery:
For the amazing and beautiful void deck decor which
was the highlight of my event, and the elegant bridal room.
If you must know, they worked hard on my red & black decor for 4 days straight,
afternoon till morning, just so they could fulfill my dream.
The end product was of course, AMAZING! I tear when I saw my décor.
It attracted a lot of attention. Strangers stopped by,
asking for permission to snap a picture.
Some even asked for their contact number. I was a very proud bride.
They are such a great team, highly recommended.

Chinta Weddings:
For making me beautiful and those gorgeous outfits.
Special thanks to my Mak Andam, Hidayah.
You make me look and feel gorgeous!
Your make-up received nothing but beautiful compliments.

Theme Photography:
For that unforgettable wedding photo shoot.
The shots and outcome were really awesome.
A great team and very professional.
Worth it!

Pixelwave Productions:
For their photography and videography service.
Very fun team to work with and easy to get along.
Yet to receive the end products but I’m very sure it’ll be good.
Trust me, I’ve got taste. Cehdebah! Hehehe!

Entertainment Network:
For the DJ and karaoke service.
DJ Dezmond and crew were very friendly and very engaging.
They even played games with my guests.
They made my event more lively.

Kasaisayang Weddings:
For the décor over at Izam’s reception and elegant sireh dara.
We choose Bali theme and leave it all to them. They did a fantastic job.
My in-laws love it! Ouh, their sireh dara is damn beautiful I tell you!

Pu3:
For the brown and gold in-house dais.
It was simple but yet very elegant. The way I like it.

Lenour’s Touch:
For the wedding cake.
I know it didn’t turn out as how we want it to be,
but we can’t go against nature.
I’m just glad the cakes were intact
even though the glasses broke.
Don’t worry, I was upset initially but I really have
nothing against Lenour’s Touch. =D

My guests:
For taking the effort to come and witness my special day. Thank you so much!
Eh, I have people lying to me that they came to my wedding but claimed I was not around.
When I asked what is the colour of my decor, they couldn’t answer.
In the first place, why must they lie? And some even came up with
damn stupid reasons which I shall not mention.
I didn’t even force them to come to my wedding.
Ape jeee... It’s their lost anyway. Hehehe!
Those who came, I really appreciate your presence.

Lastly, humongous thanks to Izam:
For that $8888 dowry and 0.4ct diamond ring!
When can I start shopping hubby?
Nyahahahaha!

To sum it all up, I shall let the pictures do the talking.
(type so much already then want to say "let the pictures do the talking".)
Ape je aku ni. =D

My Favorite Outfit!

View the entire album here.
Click, click, click!

2008-08-22T00:59:00.005+08:00

/Slowly But Surely/

Marriage life had been great so far.
The fact that I have something to look forward to every morning
and having someone to pamper me, really excite me.
Alhamdullilah.

Our honeymoon in Bali was really awesome!
We had our own tour guide who provides us transport to bring us anywhere.
He even planned the itinerary for us and treats us like king and queen.
He went all out to make sure we have the best honeymoon experience.
He also became our unofficial photographer. Heh!

He’s really awesome!
If you need a tour guide in Bali, he’s highly recommended.
Just ask me.

Bali is so beautiful and amazing. Shopping was a killer!
We didn’t want to come home. Hehe!

A few have been asking me that golden question, am I pregnant yet?
Aiyo, please la! It’s only been 2 weeks leh!
But, if it really happens, Izam and I will definitely be very excited.
My dear Sarina had been asking me so many times if I’m really ready to have a child.
The fact that Izam and I can’t wait to have a baby to call our own
and since we’re financially stable, we’re ever ready to start a family.
Besides, Izam is not getting any younger. Hehe!

Alhamdullilah, our wedding event went well.
Except for the part where my wedding cake toppled down.
My wedding cake was supposed to be a gorgeous, furry, 5-tier cake
with tall glasses holding up each tier and a tall tiara at the top.
While I was getting ready for the event, the weather was very windy that
it blew off the top 3 fake tier and broke all the glasses.
In the end, my wedding cake supplier just stacked
the top 4 tier and my wedding cake looks really awkward.

Till today, every time I see the photo of my wedding cake, my heart just crushed.
So if you were present and saw my wedding cake, I hope that answers your question.
But overall, I’m really glad that the whole event went smoothly as planned.

I want to thank all those who made an effort to witness my dream wedding.
My classmates, colleagues, online friends, fellow bloggers, dear friends, my patients, etc...
I was so pleased to see all of you.

Thank you to all the readers, silent readers and taggers for the well wishes.
I really appreciate it. Thank you so much.

Special thanks to my lovelies for that memorable, touching and melalak moments.
Hehe! You know I know la! Love you girls!

Now, I have hundreds of pictures to share with all of you.
My wedding, my honeymoon, my wedding photo shoot.
But the uploading to Photobucket and Multiply is killing me.
Furthermore, I have new responsibilities now and I can’t be constantly online.
So please bear with me. Heh! =D

First up, let me share with all of you the best 25 shots
out of 90 selected shots of my pre-wedding photo shoot.
Photography by Abg Nizam of THEME PHOTOGRAPHY.
Make-up and outfits by Abg Shah Kamisan of CHINTA WEDDINGS.

Many thought our outdoor photo shoot at Changi Sailing Club was a studio backdrop.
We were lucky enough to get the perfect sunset.
It’s real people, it’s real!
Betul la, tak bedek!

Weewiittt!!! Hehe!

For more pictures, click here.
Kindly log in or sign up to view.
Tak tengok rugi tau! Heh!

Errr... time to change my blog skin hor?

2008-08-15T02:45:00.004+08:00

/Never Enough/

It saddens me when I think about all these.
How I wish I can repeat everything all over again.
*sob, sob*

The solemnization.

My void deck wedding reception. A dream come true.

Our beautiful and perfect honeymoon in Bali.

It's all over.
: (

2008-08-11T06:07:00.002+08:00

/It's Time For L.O.V.E/

Hello people!
The newly weds are now at Changi Airport transit
waiting for our flight to Bali!
Hornymoon! Hornymoon! Heh!
I'm so excited!!!

Thanks to those who came to my wedding.

Will be back on Thurday night!

Love,
Mr & Mrs Izam.

(",)

2008-08-10T01:00:00.004+08:00

/Sweet Little NoThings/

I'm still trying to absorb the fact that I
am already married and that I have a husband now.
Hehe! It feels so funny.

I'm a WIFE now. Hehe! So funny.
Izam is my HUBBY. Hehe! So funny.

Now I have to change Izam's contact name
on my handphone from "My Baby" to "My Hubby".
Hehe! So funny.

Anyway.

Here's the hantaran which is solely done by me.
Except for the sireh dara.
8 trays in exchange.
Not funny hor.

For Her: Nokia N95.

For Her: Telekung & Prayer Mat.

For Her: Coach Bag.

For Her: Guess Heels.

For Her: Gucci Wallet

For Her: Traditional Malay Outfit.

For Her: Hantaran, Mas Kahwin & Ring Holder
for my Diamond Ring bebeh! : )

For Her: Sireh Dara from Kasaisayang Weddings.

For Him: Traditional Malay Outfit.

For Him: BodyShop Men's.

For Him: Timberland.

For Him: Ring Holder.

For Him: Quran & Prayer Mat.

For Him: Gucci Wallet.

For Him: Nokia N95.

For Him: Sireh Dara from Kasaisayang Weddings.

Bridal Chamber by Unique Touch.

In-House Dais by Pu3.

My HUBBY when he was a baby. Cute tak? : )

Showdown begins in exactly 12 hours!
Woohoo!

2008-08-09T02:14:00.005+08:00

/Reality/

Date: 08.08.08
Time: 8pm
Hantaran/Dowry: $8888
Mas Kahwin: $100
Experience: Priceless!

Yeay, yeay da halal!

(",)

2008-08-05T23:50:00.000+08:00

/Count With Me/

Yoohoo...
I'm still alive, kicking and running.
Been super duper extremely busy.

Just a short update.
My fellow guests, if you wish to meet the bride and groom,
please be at the reception between 1-2pm or 4-5pm.

And, I've finally got hold of my wedding photo shoot album!
Love it!

The 4 studio and outdoor outfits.
Cantik tak kawan-kawan? Heh!

Daaa... empat cukup!
Tak bole tengok banyak-banyak.
Hilang seri pengantin aku. Hehe!

Thanks for the tags and kind SMSes from my dear friends and colleagues
who constantly ask me regarding my wedding preparations.
And to those who are as anxious and excited
as me waiting for the big day,
that's really sweet. = )

2 more days!

2008-08-01T01:03:00.002+08:00

/Hell of a Ride/

I've received queries regarding my Girlfriends Photo Shoot.
Kindly email or contact me for a review about the photographer.
I'll gladly fill you in.

So anyway.

For the past week, I've been on an emotional roller coaster ride.
The wedding is getting nearer, and I've been getting panic attacks.
I suddenly panic when I realised that I'm left with only
a few more days to finish up my preparations.
No doubt that most of the things had already been settled.
But suddenly I just felt that I need more time.

Last time, I used to be so anxious waiting for the day to come.
Now that the day is getting nearer, I wished it had not come this soon.
Crazy? I know!

And suddenly, I just feel that I'm not ready to get married.
One minute I'm so happy macam beruk,
the next minute I feel so scared macam kucing.
Ape ni??? Do all brides feel this way?

No doubt Izam is the man that I want to marry. I know he's the one.
But I just don't understand why I am feeling so scared.
Is this normal?

While at work last night, I was thinking about my lovelies.
I've known them longer than I've known Izam.
We've been through good times and bad.
I am proud to say that we are the real example of "Friends Forever".

After getting married, my priorities will have to change.
No more late nights with my girls.
No more frequent meet-ups.
It really saddens me that I cried.

Now I guess I understand why some brides
cried like crazy before their wedding.
Sigh...

Even though Izam still allow me to continue
my normal activities with my girls, I can't take it for granted.
I have to carry out my duty as a wife.
But overall, I'm glad Izam is able to compromise.
He's been very understanding. He knows my girls means the world to me.
I should be able to meet my girls at least once a week. = )

I want to thank my dear Sarina for those comforting words last night.
Love you babe.

Another 6 more days...
Now, I am very sure I'm ready to sign on that line.

To all the nurses, today is our day...
HAPPY NURSES’ DAY!

2008-07-25T12:27:00.009+08:00

/Madness/

Expect less updates from me because
I am super duper busy with my wedding preparation.

My brother has been discharged with
a total of 17 stitches on the lower abdomen.
3 small incisions and a 12cm cut.
He is recovering from his appendix operation.
It was bad one because his appendix ruptured.
And if you don't know, ruptured appendix can be fatal.

The sight of him in pain when I saw him at the hospital is something
I would never want to see happening to my loved ones ever again.
It was a terrible sight and all I could do was
to let him grasp my hand as hard as he want,
all the while holding back my tears.
It was heartbreaking.

And to those who strongly suggested, fret not.
I am currently drafting out a complain letter for MINDEF.
I interviewed my brother last night. Hehe!
Mesti complain punya!

I expect full recovery in a week's time.
I've been doing his dressings and
tomorrow I'll be removing his stitches.
Isn't it good to have a nurse living with you? Hehe!

It's amazing and rather confusing that God created the appendix,
that has no function in the body at all,
but yet it gives you so bloody damn much pain.
Hmmm...

So anyway.

It's another 2 weeks to my wedding and
I really don't know what I'm feeling right now.
It's a mixed feeling of emotions.
Happy, scared, sad, overjoyed, stressed, etc...
You name it, I'm feeling it.

But one thing's for sure,
I know I made the right choice to marry this man...

My husband-to-be, Mr Mohd Izam Bin Abu Bakar.

See you in 2 weeks, Love.
Don't forget to pack your luggage.

Sarina, Lulu and Anna, have fun in KL, without me.
Don't go clubbing ah, haram!
LOL!

Have a great weekend y'all!

2008-07-16T10:44:00.026+08:00

/MBBS: More Bullshit, Brain Small!/

**WARNING: MISSY ZAI IS HAVING A BITCH FIT!**

To the bloody medical officer at Tekong Army Camp,
you better get your words ready because
you're going to face this service quality bitch
who will definitely give you hell!

Added to that, I work in the healthcare industry
and I've faced a sty full of ignorant,
arrogant doctors like you.

My brother went to the medical centre FOUR TIMES
after he took the medications prescribed with
no relieve for his excruciating abdomen pain.
And passing urine became more painful.

You scolded my brother to talk properly
when it was so obvious that he's in terrible pain.
Even a slight cough was a torture for him.

Upon repeated request to go to the A&E, you challenged him by saying,
"I will SUE you if there’s nothing wrong with you!"

To which my brother replied,
"I take up your challenge! Now send me to A&E!"
I'm glad he did.

Because at this very moment, my brother is in Changi General Hospital,
lying helplessly in bed, enduring the throbbing pain,
even Pethidine injection couldn't relieve much of the pain,
waiting for his OPERATION TO BE DONE!

My whole family is not happy about this matter.
We shall see who will “SUE” who.
I'm still considering if I should make
this matter public.

With the sudden deaths of Army NS men lately,
I think it's only right that my family
is extremely worried about my brother.

If you must know, one of the Army NS cadet who died,
collapsed right in front of my brother’s eyes
while they were running.

And it made me wonder, if this ignorance
could be added to the reason why
a few of the Army NS men died.

Could it be lack of medical attention?
Think about it!

2008-07-12T23:21:00.000+08:00

/Sky High/

My mum's 47th birthday falls on the 5th of July.
But because I had the Girlfriends Photo Shoot and
my mum was busy going around inviting relatives for my wedding,
we decided to hold off the celebration till this week.

This year, I decided not to buy a present for my mum.
I wanted to give her something that she'll
remember for the rest of her life.

And so today, for her birthday surprise,
I brought her up sky high via the Singapore Flyer.
Kecoh!

My second ride. Singapore Flyer.

For oldies like my mum and dad,
Singapore Flyer is a big deal to them.
That's why I said it was chaotic.
Jakon!

My dad kept scaring my mum with a loud “BOO!”
just to startle her because she was sitting down quietly
and was scared to stand up for the first 10 minutes. Hehe!

I tell you, my family was the most chaotic in the capsule!
But who cares, we're having fun!

Me! Me! Me!

My Abah and Mak.

My bro-in-law Eddy and my elder sister, Siti.

No need to introduce la. Ni bakal pengantin!

The son-in-laws and father-in-law. Aiyo, my father so short ah? Hehe!

The Haron family, without my 2 younger brothers.

Amazing views.

Glimpse of NDP '08 Rehearsal.

Even though it was my second time, perut kecut, pantat nilu ooiii!

Scared sister.

Feeling-feeling the body. LOL!

My Mum: "Ambik gambar Mak pakai handphone cepat! Mak nak buat wallpaper."

After the ride at Yakult Garden. Or was it Vitagen???

Overall, we had fun.
It was wonderful experience for my parents.
I don't know why, I just feel so good that
I brought them to the Singapore Flyer.
Because I know they would never experience
this kind of thing on their own.

I bought for my mum our photo souvenir after the ride,
as a remembrance of her experience on board the
Singapore flyer on her 47th birthday.

Happy Belated Birthday, Mak!

Gambar ni buat wallpaper lawa tak???

2008-07-11T05:56:00.013+08:00

/I See, I Like, I Upload/

But what I don't like is, it took me 3 days
to choose and upload 121 pictures. Phew!
No thanks to the big files and that I don't have
the program to resize the photos.
Pffftt!!!

But I love all the shots!
Been staring at it for days now.
Hehe!

Now, your turn to stare and comment.
Heh!

The smelly spot with a big dead fish and lots of flies. Anyway, it turned out good!
But before that semua terpekik-pekik macam pompuan gila! Hah!

To view more non-edited shots of the photo shoot, click here.
Click it. I know you want to.
Hehe!

Kindly log in to view. No multiply account?
Aiyo, tell you so many times already leh!
Create one lor! It's free and easy peasy.

= )

2008-07-08T12:31:00.011+08:00

/Euphoria/

.: 08.07.08 :.

30 more days to the much anticipated Zai & Izam's wedding!
My dear guests, invitation card should reach you by today.

With all the wedding madness, I need peace and relaxation really quick!

Bali, ~~sex~~ spa, sun and sea...
Get ready for me!
Hehehe!

Weeeeee!!!

2008-07-06T07:13:00.010+08:00

/Through The Years/

This week, I had such a memorable time with my girlfriends.
We booked a 3 days 2 nights chalet at Downtown East Pasir Ris.
AND, we finally did what I've always wanted us to do.
GIRLFRIENDS PHOTO SHOOT!

Best of Friends - Vogue.

We took some shots in the chalet room and amongst some trees.
Then off we went to a deep part of Pasir Ris Beach.
Going into the sea wasn't what we intended to do because
all of us were wearing white, and when it gets wet,
it can be very "revealing". LOL!

Abang Khalid suggested the idea and we thought...
Heck, why not we just do it since we were already partially wet.
And we were already having so much fun.
So we got ourselves submerged into the water up to the neck.

And when Abang Khalid showed us the pictures,
We had no regrets!

Let me share with you a few out of the
over 1700 shots we took! Hehe!

Photography by Abg Khalid from OrenSegar Photography.
Make up by my dear friend, Na'emah.

Thanks a million to the both of them
for making us look so wonderful!
Totally beyond our expectations.

Missy Zai.

Lulu.

Sarina.

Irani.

Na'emah.

Rehana.

Hudah.

Fazlin.

Cantik tak kawan-kawan?! Hehe!
We're still awaiting for the rest
of the shots from Abg Khalid.
We're all so bloody excited!

The purpose of this photo shoot is that
a few of us will be ending our single life soon. (ehem!)
So we want to have a memorabilia of our single hood.
And most importantly, to capture the moments of our 11-years friendship.
And we’re still counting...

Since secondary school days and up till now,
nothing beats my girls. They are still the best!

I know this might sound cliché,
but we’ll be friends forever.
I love you girls!

Anyway, to all the readers and my dear friends...

Have a splashing Sunday!

2008-06-27T23:51:00.007+08:00

/Busy ~~Like~~ Than A Bee/

Life has been rather hectic these days.
The wedding preps are killing me and it's mentally tiring.
I've got a chalet and photo shoot session with my girlfriends next week.
I am really looking forward to it, but sometimes
the exhaustion really kills the excitement.
Sigh...

Nevertheless, I can't wait to meet my girlfriends.
I've been M.I.A for quite some time now.
It's been a while isn’t it girls?
I miss you sweethearts so much!
Hehe!

And so, the bonus have come, and gone...
The big fat bonus is all transferred into my wedding savings account.
In just one transaction, I became a few thousand dollars poorer. Bah!
I could have gotten for myself a Sony Vaio laptop or that new collection from Coach,
or treat myself to a massive shopping paradise, or maybe a new iPod and I can go on and on...
But I'm willing to sacrifice all that for my wedding.
And it shall be my last sacrifice. Hehe!

I've not been able to spend my bonuses for the past two and a half years.
When December '08 bonus comes, you’ll be seeing me spending my money at Orchard Road.
If I happen to be pregnant by then, I shall use the
bonus payout to buy that Quinny Buzz! LOL!

Now back to my wedding preps.

Things are almost settled.
There are a few more things yet to be done.
My mum and elder sister have been helping out with the wedding favors.
My fingers really hurts after cutting out 64 rolls
of cellophane wrapper into 1500 small pieces.
Madness I tell you!

What's my wedding favor? Secret la! Heh!

The collecting of addresses was also a big headache.
It doesn't help that my friends' guest list has reached over 100,
excluding my colleagues. Aiyo!
Kepala pusing orh!

And today, I went to collect the invitation cards.

850 pieces altogether and my dad can question me why is it so little.
Kalau bole, satu kampong dia nak jemput!

For those whom I've invited,
the card will be on its way. Soon. = )
Belum beli stamp ah.

And also today, Izam and I went to
Theme Photography studio to do our photos selection.
The friendly staff told us he'll give us two hours to do the selection.
I was thinking do we really need that much time?

Damn I was so wrong!
If possible, I need more than 2 hours. LOL!
We were so satisfied with the shots that we became
so fickle minded and just couldn't make up our bloody minds.
Yet another headache for me!

Aiyo, semua lawa la!

After the selection, another $610 added to the wedding expenses.
Tsk, tsk, tsk!

Talking about wedding expenses...
That gives me the worst headache of all!

Both of our bonuses came in handy. Alhamdullilah.

There is many times where I just want to drop
everything and not even think about the wedding.
It can be really tiring and stressful.

But how can I do that?
Like many said, enjoy the process before it's over.
I am enjoying it, minus the money matters of course. Hehe!

Soon, it will be over.
And I think I will really miss all the stress and excitement.

Another 1 month and 11 days before it’s over.

2008-06-23T10:52:00.008+08:00

/Just A Little Bit/

Yesterday, I took a deep breath
and stepped on the weighing scale.

I'VE LOST 7KG!!!
Woohoo!!!

Another 6kg to my ideal weight!

6 more weeks to the much anticipated wedding!
Liddat, 1 week must lose 1kg ley...

6 more freaking weeks!
Why so long one???

Hehe!

2008-06-19T13:24:00.009+08:00

/Blow Jobs/

It was a big mistake for my ward manager
to put Nura, Zila and me together for the
BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) recertification last Saturday.
But without the crazy girls, the 8 hours course
would have been darn boring.

While others were busy pumping,
the 3 of us were busy snapping. Hehe!
Then there's the usual playful fun that
made us the 3 gila girls in the class. LOL!

Bila la kita nak membesar?
Da nak kahwin pun perangai
masih macam kanak-kanak riang.
= )

The 3 gila girls.

Despite being playful, we passed on first attempt with beautiful ~~colours~~ waves.

Then there's the blow job.

Missy Zai and Nura blowing hard. Heh.

Followed by the pumping.

Imagine doing this for half a day.
Sakit lutut oi!

Look, listen and feel.

Baby, baby!

Nura: "Eh Zila, anak siapa ni???"

Motherly instinct, NOT!

Nakal eh! Aku cekik kau!

Nangis lagi?! Nangis lagi?! Aku hentak lagi!

Look what happened to the baby's leg. Fractured!

Confirm fractured!

Face off!

From baby,

...to adult,

...to a bride.

Ouh, the last picture?
Pardon me, I'm in the wedding mood, you see.
Hehe!

I'll be busy this weekend with what else, my wedding preps.
My 15 cartons of wedding favors just arrived yesterday evening.
So currently, my living room is in a mess with full of boxes.

I'm still collecting addresses.
So just wait for my invitation card ya.

More pictures of my pre-wedding photo shoot here.
Kindly sign in to view.

No Multiply account? Open up one ah!
Multiply is a good site you know!
LOL!

= )

2008-06-15T04:14:00.003+08:00

/Precious Moments/

It's been 3 days now.
And I really miss doing it.
I won't mind doing it all over again.

I feel so sad when I realised that the photo shoot is over.
I was so looking forward to it and now, it's over and done with.

Soon enough, it will be my BIG day.
The day that I've been planning so hard for more than 2 years.
And once my wedding is over, what should I look forward to?

New lease of life?
Honeymoon in Bali?
Then maybe, get pregnant?
If I become pregnant, then maybe I can
look forward to buy that $800 baby pram?

Aaaahhh... that's a really good idea!

2008-06-12T23:41:00.007+08:00

/Pre-Wedding Photo Shoot/

How was my pre-wedding photo shoot?
Nothing can describe the experience I went through.
As simple as I can put it, it was...
beautifully amazing and gorgeously wonderful.
Simple enough? Heh!

Our day started at 10am and ended at 8pm.
3 outfits for the studio and 1 outfit for outdoor.
It was tiring, but it was all worth the 10 hours experience.
Izam and I had so much fun. It's only been a few hours.
But I already miss doing it.

While Abg Shah was doing his thang on my face,
I looked at the mirror and I really couldn't believe
that I'm getting married in less than 2 months.

After the dolling up, the more I couldn't believe my eyes
when I saw the reflection in the mirror was me.
Izam was looking all suave and handsome, and I told myself,
THAT is the man I'm going to marry.

My heart started to beat so fast when the photographer
told me to stand against the back drop.
That's when the showdown begins.
Syiok!

Poses after poses and countless shots,
we finally went out for our outdoor photo shoot at 5pm.
As recommended by the team, we went to Changi Sailing Club.

If you're looking for an outdoor location, trust me,
this is the place to be. But then, it also depends on
how your photographer shoots the picture, the lightings
and the angle while taking the shot.

I tell you, my photographer went damn flat
on the ground just to get good shots.
Just wait for my pictures, ok? Hehe...

Anyways, just a little preview.

Our studio.

Theme Photography has moved to a bigger place.
Now they have three big studios instead of one.

Abg Shah: "Senang keje aku dapat couple muka flawless." Heh!

Now, in black and white.
Didn't I say PREVIEW? *winks*

Outdoor oufit - My Mr. Man.

Outdoor outfit - Getting ready for sunset.

Studio outfit - Getting ready for an Asian outfit.

Abg Shah, from Chinta Weddings,
did an exceptionally good job with the make-up.
Abg Nizam, from Theme Photography,
did a superb job with the poses and photography.
Beyond my expectations.

Izam and I are totally impressed with their service.
They are very friendly, fun and professional.
Highly recommended.

The change of outfits, the dolling up, the countless poses that make my legs
go weak and my smiles tremble, the losing of balance while posing,
laughing at the poses that we find romantically funny,
people staring and wishing us congratulations,
Ang Mohs excitedly snapping our pictures...
All these, for amazingly beautiful pictures
and a priceless experience.

I can't wait for the pictures to be ready.
Abg Nizam showed us a few shots. I totally love it!
The wait is killing me!
Cannot tahan!

2008-06-10T09:53:00.004+08:00

/It Was All Worth It/

Last Saturday, Izam and I spent 3 hours
at Orchard Road looking for my wedding shoe.
Sometimes I'm amazed at the amount of patience
that Izam possessed to actually follow me around
looking for that one perfect pair of wedding shoe.
If I were with my girls, they would have killed me! LOL!

I am rather particular about things.
I won't buy it unless I really, really, really like it.
If I'm feeling half hearted about that particular thing,
I won't buy it.

So we went around Orchard Road looking at
hundreds pair of shoes, but none caught my eyes.
Izam shook his head when he saw me staring at the
wide range of shoes, but still, none attracts me.
I was so indecisive. I almost wanted to give up.
Carik kasut pun susah eh!

Finally, I found that perfect pair at Paragon.
It was an instant love at first sight. I knew I had to get it.
Even Izam said it was the nicest pair amongst
the tons of other shoes we've seen earlier on.
Simple, but very elegant...

Before that, Izam and I agreed that I should
not spend more that $100 on my wedding shoe.
But because I really love the shoe so bloody damn much,
and I was all jumpy feeling excited mcm beruk,
I told Izam I don't care about the price.
I'm willing to pay more than $100 for that shoe
because I really think it is the perfect pair.
And Izam thought so too because he kept telling me how gorgeous it is.
The moment I put it on, we were even more convinced
that I should get it and Izam totally forgot
about the less than $100 budget. Hehe!

Again, my Canon is with my sister.
Or else I can share it with all of you.
I very the jakon you! I love the shoe so much
that I open the shoe box every day and stare at it.
Hehehe!

I'm so glad and relieved that I've settled my wedding shoe.
I can't wait to pose in my gold Sembonia heels
for the photo shoot this Thursday!

Ewah, ewah!

2008-06-08T07:42:00.009+08:00

/Things Will Change/

Last night, while my family and I were happily
celebrating my dad’s 52nd birthday at Changi Beach,
thanking Allah for letting him live another year,
a life was taken away.

My neighbor of more than 20 years,
who saw me, growing up from a kindergarten kid
to a fully certified nurse, engaged to be married
and whose son I ever dated,
passed away in the wee hours of the morning.
He had a sudden shortness of breath, collapsed at home,
and died in the ambulance while
on the way to Changi General Hospital.

I feel sad. We've been neighbors for so long.
He moved into our newly built flat before we did.
While other neighbors came and moved out,
only his and my family stayed.

When I came to visit the family just now,
his wife asked where my whole family were.
She hugged my mum and cried.
Then it occurs to me.

Imagine if I was at home when the late husband,
who had a history of heart problem, collapse.

Imagine if anyone of the family members
had knocked on my door and asked for help.

Imagine if I had ran over and
do CPR for him before help arrive.

MAYBE I could have saved him.

That is why until now, I feel so damn sad.
But I know this is all fated and it's beyond my control.

From tomorrow onwards and forever,
whenever I return home from work in the morning,
I won't be seeing him doing his favorite past time of
sitting for hours on the armchair outside his house, smoking away...

I won't be seeing him doing his crafts of
making a wooden bird cage, chairs, repairing bicycle and others...

I won't be seeing him sitting under
the void deck mingling with his friends...

I won't be seeing him when
I leave for work every evening...

I won't be hearing him teasing Izam,
"Eh eh, da ade lesen tak?",
whenever Izam come over to my place...

I won't be hearing him complaining
about his torture stay at the hospital...

I won't be hearing his loud coughs from my living room.
Nobody will tease me when I walk past his house...

He won't be able to witness my wedding in August
and his son’s wedding in November...

All these and more, was my common
daily experience for over 20 years.

Cik Mat, rest in peace.
May you be blessed and placed
amongst the good people in heaven.

Amin.

2008-06-06T23:35:00.007+08:00

/Feel The Rush/

On Thursday, Izam and I spent more than 2 hours
choosing 8 outfits for our photo shoot and actual event.
I didn't know it was going to be so tough but fun!

It didn't help that all the outfits are extremely gorgeous.
And, it also didn't help that there are 12 other couples
getting married on the same day as me.
What to do, hot date mah!

Few of the outfits that I wanted
were already taken up by the other couples.
I was a bit disappointed, but it didn't really bother me.

That night, I couldn't sleep.
I kept thinking about all the outfits and I get excited
that I totally have no mood to sleep.
Can you believe that? LOL!

Look at the counter people, another 2 months!
And the photo shoot is next week.
Tell me, how can I not get so excited?

After all the excitement of choosing our wedding outfits,
we rushed over to Joo Chiat to buy Izam's capal for
the photo shoot and wedding day.

Izam wanted to buy this kucing kurap capal which cost freaking $18 and it is made of PVC.
Being the simple, no fuss kinda guy, Izam insisted that he should just get that pair.
And me, being the no nonsense kinda lady, told him...

"Hey, this is not for Hari Raya ok! It's for OUR WEDDING. Tak glamour la!"

And I quickly dragged him away and off we went to Tanjong Katong Complex. Hehe!
I'm so glad I dragged him away because we found
the perfect pair of capal which is fit for a king!
Betol la, tak bedek!

Izam said it is too expensive for a pair of capal,
but after explaining to him that I really love the capal
the quality and workmanship of the capal, and also for a fact that
I keep on stressing he's going to use it for OUR WEDDING day,
AND he can also use for Hari Raya which is 2 months
after our wedding, he finally agreed.
Susah betol nak convince budak ni tau!

So at last, we bought a pair of black and gold songket capal,
made of real leather which cost ~~a freaking~~ $69!
Campak kat anjing mesti mati punya! Hah!

I walked out of the shop feeling so happy and satisfied
like as though I will be the one wearing it. Khikhikhi!
Too bad my camera is with my sister, or else I can snap
a picture of it and show it to you all. Heh!

Then today, Izam bought another pair of footwear.
But this time, it's a pair of black smart shoe,
which is cheaper than the capal. Heh!
Takkan pakai suit nak pakai capal kan???

I still haven't found the perfect wedding heels for myself.
I shall go to Orchard Road tomorrow and hunt for it!
Shopping, again!

By the way, suggestions needed.
I want to do our outdoor photo shoot
by the beach and capture the sunset.
I was thinking of Sentosa.

Any other great place that you would like to recommend?

psstt... sarina, i love the quote.
"i saw, i like, i marry."
hehe!

2008-06-05T09:14:00.003+08:00

/Another Week/

I have an appointment at 5pm with Chinta Weddings
today to choose the outfits for
my wedding photo shoot.

One more week to the photo shoot!

Best!

2008-06-02T09:44:00.003+08:00

/Random/

Eh, eh...
It's June already la!

2 more months la!
Tak sabar la!

2008-05-30T19:52:00.004+08:00

/He's Watching Us/

First up, I thank god for answering my ~~crying~~ prayers.
I received the good news from Izam yesterday and we both
believed that Allah put us to the test for a reason.
I'm very grateful for the good news.
Alhamdullilah.

So anyway.

If I had known that August is a peak period in Bali,
I would have booked my honeymoon 6 months ago.
But 6 months ago, I still have not decided where
to go for our honeymoon. Hah!

Finally!

After 2 weeks of surfing the internet and sending
out emails desperately looking for any available flights to Bali,
Izam and I finally got hold of the air tickets yesterday! Phew!
Flights to Bali are fully booked on Singapore Airlines, Qantas, Jetsar and Garuda.

I decided to try my luck yesterday and went down to
Muhibbah Travel as recommended by a colleague.
It was such a relief to know that there's one available
flight to Bali on Garuda Airlines.

BUT we didn't get the dates that we wanted,
which is 12-15 August, as it was fully booked.
Instead, we'll be flying on 11 Aug and be back on 14 Aug.
We'll be going for our honeymoon the very next day after our wedding.
AND, my departure flight is at 0705hrs, transit at Jakarta.

So I told Izam we'll be doing nothing but sleep on our first night
since we have to wake up very early the next morning.
Penat oi! Hehe!

But I guess its ok.
We'll have our private time in the comfort
of our hotel room at Mercure Kuta, Bali.
Heh!

I am so excited!

2008-05-24T23:49:00.009+08:00

/Start Practising/

Today was really wonderful.
I finally found the perfect wedding ring!
Both Izam and I got our wedding rings from the
Starrs Hearts & Arrows Perfect Brilliance collection.

The wonderful sales personnel advised that I purchase the ring immediately
because they don't produce and carry the same design for a long period of time.
And not every outlet has the same ring designs.

This is kind of true, because I didn't see that particular ring at
the other outlets that I've been to ~~so many times with Sarina~~.
It was simply love at first sight.
I'm so over the moon. Hehe!

So currently, our rings are in the store for safekeeping.
We'll collect it somewhere in July.

Come August, that diamond ring will be
on my wedding finger!
Yippee!

Anyway, Izam and I have decided on
our bedroom for our ~~horny~~honeymoon.
Our bedroom will be in Bali! Hehe!
So yeah, we've decided on Bali.

To those of you who is counting the days
and feeling the excitement with me,
it's really nice to hear that.
Thank you so much.

Close friends and colleagues have been
doing the counting down with me.
Every time they see me, they will go...
"2 months and __ days to your wedding!"
Isn't that sweet?

Ouh, ouh!
I saw my ex with his girlfriend the other day.
And I was telling Sarina that thank god he dumped me!
I am so better off without him.
He was definitely a mistake.
Hah!

Since the wedding is getting closer, expect less updates from me.
My precious off days are all being used for preparation of my wedding.
But please keep those tags coming; it excites me to read all your comments.
Betul la, tak bedek!

Sometimes, I just can't believe that I'm getting married.
Two years of intensive planning.
Just for that ONE special day.

Yey, yey!
Da nak kahwin!

2008-05-22T10:26:00.003+08:00

/End of Battle/

I present to you LIVE...
the new American Idol 2008.

David Cook!

2008-05-21T10:01:00.008+08:00

/You Caught Me!/

You see, I've been telling Izam
how much I really want to eat the
popiah basah from Geylang Market.
Sedap tau...

And guess what?
Just 5 minutes ago, Izam popped in front
of my gate with breakfast.
Popiah basah included.

And again, guess what?
I just came back from work, had my shower,
and I was in my sleeping attire la!
Sungguh tak senonoh!

What did I do?
I ran to my room, had a change of clothes
while my father opened the gate for him.

What a 'shocking' surprise.

Izam, wait till August to
see me in my sleeping attire can?

2008-05-17T12:37:00.005+08:00

/What Do You Think?/

I seriously need your honest opinion.
I've been doing a lot of online 'research'.
I just can't really make up my mind
where to go for our ~~horny~~honeymoon.

I love Koh Samui.
But Izam prefers Bali.
So how?

I need your feedbacks if you've been
to any of these locations.
Or maybe you've heard about it from your friends.
Tell me, tell me!

Where Should We Go For Our Honeymoon?
Koh Samui
Bali
Your Bedroom
I'll email you. I've got better suggestion.

Thank you for your participation.
Heh!

2008-05-11T23:13:00.004+08:00

/Off Duty/

And so, I did the thing I really hate to do.
I took a sick leave today.
I finally decided to pay the doctor a visit.
As much as I try to avoid not going to work,
my body simply fail to comply.

I'm not an MC freak.
I am so against the idea of taking MC unnecessarily.
Especially when I'm being charged $42! Woaaah!
But today is no exception; I'm left with no choice.

I'm still nursing a fever of 38.1 degrees,
a runny and blocked nurse,
a dry cough and an itchy throat,
along with a very heavy head.

I just took my medications.
I'm feeling a bit drowsy now.
I should be going to bed pretty soon.

Thanks Izam for cancelling your
fishing trip to send me to the doctor.
Appreciate it.

My sincere apology to my colleague who
have to cover my duty of taking care 30 patients.
I know renal patients can be such a horror. Hehe!
I'll be back tomorrow.
Sorry hor!

2008-05-11T09:39:00.007+08:00

/There It Goes Again/

Happy Mother's Day!
To my beloved Mak, future mother-in-law,
all mothers out there,
mother-to-be and mother wannabes.
Hehe!

I want to upload pictures.
I want to update about my weekend.

The Friday I spent with Izam from 7.30am to 11pm.
The Friday we watched the amazing movie, Iron Man, at 10.30am.
The Friday I met up with my decor expert who broke his left leg.

Then there was the wonderful Saturday I spent with girlfriends.
My girlfriends Sarina, Lulu, Anna, Lin and Irani.
The Saturday I went hunting for wedding favors and invitation cards.
The Saturday which was filled with so much fun and laughter.
I can never get enough of my girls. =D
I love you all!

Unfortunately, I felt sick on Friday night.
My head feels so heavy. Macam itu batu atas ada duduk.
I can't stop sneezing. And I'm still sick!
Aiyo, I rarely fall sick.
I hate being sick.
Buruk!

So that's the reason why for this very short entry.

Weekend is over.
I'm working tonight.
Should I take a MC or should I not?
Sigh...

2008-05-08T11:27:00.004+08:00

/Coming Soon/

When I first started putting the
counter for the countdown to my wedding,
I think I had about a year or so.
But look at it now.

I can't believe it!
Time flies so bloody rocket fast.

Excited, well of course.
Scared, I do hope my savings will be enough.
I've just did some calculations a few minutes ago,
it should be enough. = D

I miss Izam like crazy. We've not met for two weeks.
Rindu serindu rindunya. Cehhh!
I just can't wait for tomorrow.
I'm meeting him early in the morning.
And we're going to spend the whole day together! Yey!

Now that May is here and it's 3 more months to the wedding,
I'm going to get busy.

I've got a few appointments for my wedding preparations.
I'm going to Town Council tomorrow to book the void deck.
And I'll be meeting the people from Unique Touch
to discuss about my wedding decor.

Come Saturday, I'm meeting all my girlfriends!
I can't wait!

Best!

2008-05-03T11:41:00.005+08:00

/The Things I Needed The Most/

Hey peeps.

I'm back. And I'm feeling a little bit better.
Thanks to those who left me a tag or sent me an SMS,
I appreciate your kind and comforting words.
Insya'allah, things will be better.

I met my girls yesterday.
Those jokes and laughter sure perked me up.
Dinner at Spize surely opened up my taste buds. *waves at kinn*
Nothing beats my crazy bunch of girls, not even Izam.
Ok la, maybe on certain issues, Izam is better. Heh!

My girls, especially Sarina,
have been trying hard to make me tell her about my problem.
Obviously she failed la. Hahaha!

I am the kind of person who never really liked
to find comfort by talking to other people about my problems.
Not my best friends, my family members, or even Izam.
I am a very secretive person. I rather soaked it in on my
own than bother people with my problems.
I know some of you might think its bad, but I prefer it that way.

And that also goes to show that I can keep secrets very well.
You can tell me your secrets, and I'll shut my mouth.
Betol la, tak bedek!

But when it comes to hot gossips, I can't keep it a secret!
Must bitch about it man!
Hehehe!

I'm starting to see some light on my current problem.
Hopefully it will go away soon because
I've not been having a good night sleep.
Mata da macam panda kena tumbuk. Buruk!

Like this morning, I slept at 2am and woke up at 5.30am.
And when I tried so hard to go back to sleep,
I just can't sleep!
Fed up akak!

The other night, I was so sleepy, but I just couldn't sleep!
So what did I do? I cried myself to sleep.
I know it sounds crazy, but it works. Heh!

Now, what should I cry about tonight?

2008-04-30T09:12:00.007+08:00

/Sometimes, Life Can Be So Unfair/

Expect less updates from me.

I am in a foul mood.
I am disappointed.
I've been crying.
I am depressed.
I am confused.
I am irritated.
I am sad.

I can’t sleep.
I simply have no appetite to eat.

And this has been going on since Monday.

God is really testing me.
I can’t do this alone.
I can't take it anymore.

I. Really. Cannot. Take. It!

2008-04-28T09:34:00.003+08:00

/Sarina's Engagement/

Yey, yey!
Sarina da tunang!
Hehe!

Finally, my dear Sarina is engaged to her man.
Sarina, you have to start calling him your 'fiance'.
Get use to it. Heh!

Sarina was amazingly transformed on her engagement day.
She was superbly gorgeous.
The event was so lively.

And it really made me wonder
how I will look like on my wedding day.
With the glamorous outfits and thick make-up,
I really wonder how I will survive.
Oh my.

Anyway, time for pictures!

Sarina's unglamorous shot. LOL!

Beautiful Sarina.

Her room all done up.

Solely done by Sarina.

Hasril's entourage.

Officially engaged to Hasril.

More pictures from the Mak Andam, Kak Nor, click here.
Preview from the photographer, Abg Khalid, click here.

Congratulations to Hasril and Sarina.
Get ready to embark on a new journey together.
Jangan nakal-nakal eh!
Heh!

Where Should We Go For Our Honeymoon?
	Koh Samui
	Bali
	Your Bedroom
	I'll email you. I've got better suggestion.