Imported Goodies 4 All

Sis got back from Perth already! She touched down at 6 in the morning and miraculously appeared at her office desk at around 9am. She didn't even unpacked her luggage and zoomed to work. She must be in need of some cash after the miles of spending.

She went to the '2009 Smoke Free Perth Royal Show' and brought back some goodies for the kids courtesy of Kevin. She bought some stuff for the old folks, the young folks and the not so young folks plus some tidbits for her fellow colleagues.

Lets see what's for who and who has what!!!

Judith requested for a 'HighSchool Musical' show bag and she got it!!! Inside lies HSM notebooks, HSM photo album, HSM arm band and a HSM mini basketball.

Joe is happy with his 'Optimus Prime' show bag...

And Javier is head over Crocs with his 'Bumblebee' show bag!

Both of the boys' show bags each have a Transformers Book, a reversible beanie, notepads, stationery and a watch cum mini projector.

There were definitely sweets and chocolates for the kids courtesy of Aunty Angeline...

Mom and Dad both share a bag of Morish variety nuts... wahaha we told Dad that he looked like he came from the 'aboriginal' village to collect relief aids which he also agreed with laughing stocks!

Ed didn't get much this time as he normally feeds on our goodies.. here he's seen with a packet of limited edition RIBENA pack...

While Hub got a show bag full of dark chocolates from "Whittaker's"... see the other stuff there? It's ALL MINE!!! :p I've got a Roxy shawl, a black tote, a mini purse which I'm using now as my work lunchbag, a pair of white jeans which I can't fit and also "Benefit's Smokin' Eyes"... woo-hoo

My grams (grandpa+grandma) both got a triangle-shape shark-fin which is REAL and also a tin of abalone which they'll bring back to KT to savour.

Mom had extra goodies too just like ME.. here are a few baking needs that is hard to find here..

And on that very same day, I also found out that my sister not only have 2 LeSportsac bags with butterfly prints but actually 5 of which in different sizes... goodness gracious!!!

Top left: cosmetic bag
Top middle: medicine bag
Top right: iPod bag
Bottom left: sanitary bag
Bottom right: carry bag

Saddest thing is that, I don't even have one LeSportsac... arrghh!!!

Second SUBWAY Saturday

We had Subway for breakfast 2 weeks in a row. The first week, we brought the kids to the one at Ikano. At first they were hesitated to try the sandwiches but after the first bite, they got a hang to it. They even ate sandwiches with lettuce in them. WOW-WEE!

For the second week, we decided to skip the mall and headed to the Subway situated opposite Stamford College, PJ along Jalan Barat. This time, we ordered 5 'Breakfast Subways'; each and every person and each every kid had one.

Jake and Joe had 'Turkey and Egg' each, Javier and I had 'Tuna and Egg' each; while Judith chewed on 'Western Egg'. Each 'Breakfast Subway' cost RM6.90 inclusive a choice of coffee, 'teh tarik' or Milo. So, breakfast cost about RM34.50 that is cheaper than the normal Old Town Kopitiam that we normally patronize on weekends.

We just love our healthy sandwiches!!!

Our aromatic White Coffee while the kids sipped on cups of Milo and 'teh tarik'

Our kids just love Subway's sandwiches

From HOME to OFFICE

Sorry that I haven't been updating my blog upfront. I've started work you see. At first it was all a blur to me but now, I'm getting a hang of it.

I was even afraid to make calls and I guess I need communication therapy. but fret not, I'm all semi-pro now. I'm learning the trade as some says.
Right now I'm filling my sister's chair temporarily doing some export stuff till she gets back from her 'holiday'. And when she's back, I'm back at the other side of the room doing other stuff like picking calls, getting orders and perhaps 'gayut' a little as I see that's what the others do during semi-precious times.

At my proposed table, there's no surfing thingy. Although, I get to chat on MSN, it won't make me much happier. I won't be able to check my mail or find 'kids stuff' online like worksheets and coloring pages for my 3 little monkees which I did at my sis table (only when I'm certain that I am completely mobile, in the middle of lunch or maybe half an hour before I beep my card @6.30pm?). But.. there's always my laptop, right? Hmm....

Oh well, feels weird here when I'm doing nothing. At home, there's always something to do for eg. fold the mountain of clothes, feed the terrapins, fill in contest forms, soak the milk bottles, update the blog, munch on chocolates, jump from couch to couch, etc.

While at work on a fuss-free day, you look at the screen, walk to the loo, peep at others (eavesdrop to be more precise), write silly notes and just waiting to go home.

Since work has started, all my daily dos' and leisure stuff came to a halt.

~MY BOOKS~

These days, well the days before I started work, I bought my books online through 'LowYat.net'. There are brand new ones(as low as RM24) and secondhand books (as low as RM8) available and believe me they are readable. So, if you are looking for good reads and don't have the time to browse through the bookstores, do check out 'Jules Online Bookstore'. She's very prompt in reply and you can certainly save a bunch!


~MY CROSS-STITCHING~

I'm stuck at this now... finished work should look roughly like below.. colors maybe differ and as you can see, I've added more kids to it and the numbers on the shirts are of their birth-dates. A few people have asked me, 'Where are YOU?'. Well, I'm the one snapping the picture aren't I?

~My Kids~

I have already missed my kids.. whenever I'm hands-free, I think of them. I always wonder what are they doing at home.. do they behave well when I'm not around.. have they bathed? Going to miss verbal bargain moments and the sound of whining.

~My Weekly Fish Noodles~

The bowl of fresh fish noodles cost RM5 and sometimes may cost up to RM8 depending on what fish is cooking!!! This is one of the best fish noodles I've eaten as the broth is clear and clearly something fishy is going on. Haha! The longest that mom and I had waited for our precious bowls of noodles were about 45 minutes. But, it's good and healthy so patience plays second. Find 'fishy noodles' at Taman Megah @ Cheras or to be more precise of the location, drop me a message!!!



~My Food Buddies~

Mom, who I have breakfast every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Plus our Friday dates to the 'Tau Foo Fah' stall at Suntex, gonna miss those little dates.


Granny, who will chew on whatever bone that's left on my plate


Uncle Yan who treats us to breakfast every Wednesday.. and that's his favorite noodles, 'curry fish head noodles'

~Lily and Tornado~

I miss feeding Lily (the one having the spa treatment) and Tornado (the one that hides and goes to a spin every time we go near)

But everything in life you do, there's the negative and the positive sides.. what do I get from upgrading from a homemaker to a 'soon-to-be workaholic'? Hmm... I get to go to the:

... office GYM with Hubby after work.. no more room workouts for me with limited space!

I have greenery views (vegetable plantation) and a quite serene one that is when the phone stops ringing!!!

I have more 'kopitiam' moments with Hubby too


I get more money to spend on myself.. perhaps I get to buy that embroidery top that I've set my eyes on 2 months ago which I think would have gone to the 70% section or get more trendy glasses to match my days!

I'll have funny office moments like this below.....

And finally, I get to make more friends than having just sisters!!!

I'm sure there will be plenty of good moments coming soon.. just gotta get the job done and stay out of BOSS'S view. HAHA!

Look! It's Judith and me.. we were over at YouthAsia, Kelana Square a week ago to collect my 'Ugly Truth' prizes. Do check out the original link: YouthSays Blog

Weekend Break

Last week, we took a break from work, school, chores and everything. We as in FIL, MIL, Cecilia, Nancy, Jake, ME and the kids too.

We left on Friday morning to Awana Kijal, Kemaman for a 3 days 2 nights stay. It took us about 4 and a half hours to reach the hotel. We all took turns to sleep in the car except for Cc who seemed to have slept throughout the journey.

Jake, ME and the kids have been to Awana Kijal a couple times before. We love this hotel a lot as the staff are friendly and there's plenty of food here. The beach here is clean, the seawater is crystal and the rooms are squeaky clean. So, here were are again and I bet we'll be back here again soon.

You know what I mean now? Sleeping Super Big Baby!

For the few days we were there, we had an assistant, kinda like a tour guide. My uncle, whom I normally address as Uncle Keong or better known as Steven to the staff of Awana Kijal, is a swimming instructor in Awana Kijal. When he's done with his lessons, he brought us out to find yummy licking food.

Uncle Keong, which I enjoyed spending my childhood holidays with him and his family
(I used to babysit his kids - no wonder I'm a hands-on mom now)



Well, in Awana there are actually a lot of activities to be done.. it's only us that's being fussy. We came here to relax so explain the few variety pictures that I've taken.

We fooled around the lobby... pretending to be this and that..

We took bike rides around at RM10 an hour.. Jake was the chauffeur

We took car rides too with the top open... especially at night time.. the air is so clean you can practically swim in it..

These 2 ladies can't seem to get rid of their screaming motto, 'I AM FREE'!

We went for car rides during the day too mostly to have lunch and do some grocery shopping like water, biscuits, snacks, etc..


This is the famous 'stuffed crab' which you can find in Kemaman town. The restaurant we patronize was 'Tong Juan'



Then, there's the 'Crab in Salted Egg' which we broke our fingernails to get to the meaty part.. Find these crabby at 'Sri Mahkota' at Kuantan town right opposite Citiview Hotel.



One thing the kids never fail to miss is definitely the pool.. where we got tanned and burned. The kids love the pool here as it is child friendly and not as deep as other child pools. Even I'm not so concern of kids drowning. The only downfall is that, we have to walk like forever to get into and out of the pool area because the hotel authorities barricaded the area around to prevent outsiders from using the hotel facilities. So, add about 10-15 minutes to your schedule.

Nancy over-covered

Now, she's exposed doing the HULA.. How many times must I you that, 'WE ARE NOT IN HAWAII'!

Cecilia as usual advertising whatever it is that's on her hand..

MIL showing Javier her 'Power Palm Splash'

Who goes to a resort and never lay foot on its beach?

I, as usual can't snap a perfect picture of myself.. thought this would just do fine.. :)

Hub contemplating whether does the hotel gym have the latest equipment or not

Burn Baby Burn, Sunburn Intensify

Nancy just lurves the baby hermit crabs

Judith had enough for the day.. she's resting for now..

I stayed out of this.. I was only the spectator, I swear.. I did not took part in any of this.

Human Sand Art, DONE with 36C boobs as well.. creatively hand molded by Nancy :p

It seems like a scene from Titanic minus the 'Heart of The Ocean'

BEHOLD! The revenge of the Sand Man

Open bath.. anyone interested to join in?

The night before we left, we also went for a boat ride to watch fireflies. Uncle Keong also came along because FIL asked him to follow us out to dinner before venturing here. It was a dark and gloomy road.. Wooooo... Before we got on the boat, we had to put on safety jackets.. DUH~

After the boat was prepped, we went down into the boat one by one, from adult to kids, ladies first of course. So, Cc and ME went down first and sat there waiting for others. Ew.. SCARY! Crocodiles were floating in our minds plus unnecessary thoughts which the guide made us gagged not to talk absolutely about other stuff other than FIREFLIES.

So, fireflies be it. We asked so many questions and we received answers fruitfully. Questions after questions which was actually quite fun. HAHA. It made us forget about the other bad thoughts.

Cc kinda looked like she's got possessed.. Oh-My-Gawk

Javier is seeing flashing lights too which was from my camera.. aaahhh

ME and Cc stealing some shots for our blogs..

Well, that is that. I tried to find more pictures but couldn't. I must have had a real good time there. Enjoying every minute of it. Wish the holiday was longer complete with spa packages but this was still fun minus the pampering sessions.

But for more photos, you can check out the shots uploaded by Cecilia and Nancy in their Facebook Album titled "Family Holiday". I have a few awkward pictures there.. OMG, even shades couldn't hide my sneers.