The Next Cover Girl!

My day begins with a usual breakfast get-together with Ayue at my cubicle. After that, I had to rush for a mesyuarat tergempar regarding Hari Integriti & Kualiti Kementerian. It went smooth as it can be even though there were some arguments voiced out in the meeting. At last, after months of waiting, it is confirmed that Hari Integriti & Kualiti will be held on the 12th of December.  Good gracious!

 Later that afternoon, Encik Razul and I learned that today is Puan’s birthday. Quickly, we made a dash to Mariwasa to buy her a lovely present. It was a piece of art that she’d been eyeing on for quite sometime. The shopkeeper offered to wrapped the gift and the best of all – it’s F.O.C. Considered as a complimentary for their loyal customer! Wee….

Upon arriving, we scratched our not-so-itchy heads trying to come out with outstanding  birthday wishes for Puan. Nevertheless, the creative juices refused to flow though. In the end, Encik Razul suggested that we’ll snap a picture of us and attached it to the card. It was really hilarious. But the result was more than satisfying, it was totally awesome and out of the world. Check this out people!

(P/s: Puan was really touched by the duet efforts. She said the present was really nice and decided to showcased it together with her other valuable possessions.)

Being Aromatic

This morning the moment I entered my cubicle, I was greeted with a lovely scent. A scent that I fell in love with. It instantly boosts up my mood. I had the same scent lingering at home too. And Zam loves it too. I know that because he did not voice out any objection even though I believe the scent seemed to be a little strong last night.

Having the chance to drop by at Alamanda yesterday allowed me to browse for things at Lovely Lace. After a few minutes of scanning, I decided to buy a burner, some candles and my favourite scent. For a moment, I was torn between two choices – my all-time favourite scent or English Rose. In the end, I chose to be loyal to my favourite scent. And clearly I have no regret. I made the right decision.

And….

The scent is called Teddy’s Dream.

(p/s: I was thinking of sparing the whole aromatherapy thingy for my confinement period. But now it seems that I just couldn’t resist the temptation to burn more and more candles…Can’t help it! It’s tormenting and it’s torturing!)

A Solution To Mind-Blowing Bussiness

Lately, I feel tired easily. Even standing up in my two feet seems like almost an impossible thing to do now. The pain get worsen at night but today it feels less uncomfortable. At least whenever I move, I’m able to take bigger steps than yesterday. Phew!

I was thinking of taking an early leave a day or two before the estimated due date. Meaning this week would be my battleground to finish all the never-ending work. Duh! You might be thinking that if I’m so burden with work, how can I manage to find time blogging, right? Hehe, I see blogging as a sort of escapism for me. It’s more like an expression of my dis/satisfaction(s) in every aspects of life. Therefore, no matter how burdened with work I am, writing blog is always No.1 in my problem-free list.

Hmm, now I’m feeling better already. Talking about mind therapy! I think I should start working immediately. Ciao for now..

Hasta manana mi amigas.

Weekend Summary

As usual, I religiously went for check-up every Saturday. The result was good and no problem seemed to appear. A great news to begin my weekend with.

Sunday morning was lazily spent by cleaning up the house. The bed sheet and pillowcases clearly needed a change. The mirror needed a good wipe as well as the carpet which needed to be beaten. Zam bought our officially brunch at the nearby stall. I had white rice with daging masak kunyit which tasted damn good! (p/s: It tasted extraordinary good because I don’t have to cook for lunch. Haha..)

Later, on the afternoon, off we went to Rawang for Pak Ngah and Mak Ngah’s kenduri naik haji. We arrived late as it was hard to find our way there. You see, I have only been there for like twice, and everytime I go, Pak Ngah will fetch me at the commuter station. Going by myself this time proved to be a nerve-wrecking! Luckily, my dear Zam was born with good instinct and we’d find our way successfully.

Upon arriving, Mak Ngah had prepared us a table full of dishes. Not forgetting Zam’s favourite air tebu freshly made from the sugar cane grown at the back of the house. I even helped myself for the second helpings. Nyum.. We had a little chat and both Pak Ngah and Mak Ngah seemed excited talking about their soon journey. We left at about 5.30 pm.

Our next destination was to Alias’s place in Selayang. We went there to visit Su who had given a birth to a son. The baby is so tiny (even if Su claimed that he’s 3.5kg) and peaceful in his sleep. He has minor jaundice and perhaps within 1-2 days, he’ll be okay. My motherly instinct was touched everytime he squeaks and made small gestures…yeah, talking about being emotionally attached to the baby! At approximately 7.45pm we left the house and went to the nearest surau for Maghrib prayers.

It was during this time when I first encountered the pain that I’m feeling today. It was not comfortable as I can hardly walk or squat. The worst part of it was it limits my movements. However, I guess that’s the sacrifice that every mother is willing to do for their child/children.

Whoa, I admit that I’m a bit nervous and extremely excited at the thought of becoming a mother in a few days time. I hope that everything will turn out safe and okay. Insya-allah. In the meantime, I shall cherish every moments with joy and laughter.

Good Maid

Looking at my workplace at the moment, reminded me of a catchy quote from my former Geography teacher, Miss Zarina back in school. One day, her Mother went berserk and fussed up because her Brother messed up his room. She shouted “This place is a mess!”. D’you know how her Brother replied? “Mother, this mess is a place”. Yup, this mess is a place! Anyway, I’m trying my best to clean it up. At least when the time has come, the next person to be seated here won’t have problems replacing my things. Hopefully.

  

A Night To Chill

Last night, 

I went for the BP check up . Such a relief, I should say. My BP reading returned to normal. It read 110/80. Now I can officially point fingers to the lamb curry!

Last night,

I had Own Sukamari kuey teow. It tasted good as always. Oh! Not forgetting the most- bragged about Murtabak Singapore. I don’t mind buying it again even though it will burn a hole in my pocket. Haha..

Last night,

I had the most peaceful sleep ever. [p/s: My baby is so well behaved last night. No kicking and boxing inside Mummy's womb (grinning)]

Hopelessly Addicted

Am I addicted or what?

Lately, I’ve been surfing for new blogs more than I should on the Internet. And I stumbled upon one blog which gets high hits everyday. It’s a gossipy blog that writes about Malaysia’s No. 1 singer – Datuk Siti Nurhaliza. Apparently, I have never been a loyal fan of hers but somehow the now-and-then updated news about her caught my attention. Surprisingly, it lifted my mood and rejuvenates my soul! Call me weirdo but I swear it really does!

The frenziness started once she announced her decision of marrying Datuk K. The news spreaded like a disease, affecting almost everybody. It was controversional and sensational. I don’t give a damn about it. However, the news that followed after the widely-claimed “Wedding Of The Year” were rather interesting.

The author of the blog called herself as CTMUSLIHAT. CTMUSLIHAT usually posts her articles everyday. And all her articles made me hooked on the blog even more. I bet if anybody would question me about Siti, I am well prepared and more than happy to answer. That a breezy wind of change. So, for those who are interested, you can give this link a try. Who knows it might bring you the calmness as it did to me. (Giggles)

http://ctmuslihat.wordpress.com

Happy Surfing! 

Omigosh! Bloody BP?

Doctor : Good Morning…How are you feeling?

Ziggy : Good Morning Doc. I’m feeling great.

Doctor : Good. Hmm, let me see, your urine test is OKAY but somehow your BP (blood pressure) reading is slightly higher than before. Nevertheless, it is still considered under control.

Ziggy : Does it mean that I’m having preeclampsia?

Doctor : It’s too early to say that but I’ll monitor your condition from time to time. Have you ever experience any throbbing headache or blurry vision?

Ziggy : Nope, but there was one time when I suddenly felt like I’m going to faint.

Doctor : Well, if that’s the case, you’ll have to watch what you’re eating from now on. Try to lessen your salt intake. Otherwise, I’m afraid that we’ll have to undergo induce procedure for you to deliver your baby. Anytime you have severe headache or blurry vision, make sure you come straight to the hospital. Do you think you can do that?

Ziggy : Sure Doc. Thanks.

Doctor : You’re welcome.

That was a part of the conversation I had with my Gynae on Saturday morning. Yup, my BP reading is higher than usual. I tried to think of the reason but still I was left with missing puzzles. Could it be the stress at workplace or the overly-consumed century eggs that I loved so much? After hours of brainstorming, I suddenly remembered the lamb curry I had last night at Gda’s open house. Yeah, now I’m 100% sure that it could most probably be the culprit which triggered the problem. Huh! Anyway I could never blame it because the foods were very tasty and superb.

 To avoid any complications, I made a vow not to take any salty foods within my last days of pregnancy. A vow that I intend to keep. I will. And I’m sure of it.

I guarantee.

Sweet Like Chocolate

While I was burying myself under tonne and pile of files yesterday, my hand phone beeped. Luckily I did not switch it to silent mode, not just yet. The number and messages appeared made me go puzzled for a while, but once I started to think again, I recalled the number. Kak Endang!

Immediately I gave her a called. She said that she had a little business to attend at the nearby Ministry, so she decided to drop me a line. What a pleasant surprise! I made a quick dash downstairs to meet Kak Endang and Kak Elly. Both of them looked stunning in their red kurung. It’s been quite sometime since I last meet them. Kak Endang stayed the same meanwhile I noticed that Kak Elly had shed some kilos. Cool! We had a little chat and off they went to Alamanda for their lunch. Even though it was for such a short time, it really means a lot to me. Thanks folks for stopping by! I appreciate it. Maybe next time we should go for a lunch together. Hmm, we should do just that!

Once A Friend, Always A Friend…

That was what happened yesterday.

Today, I had a meeting with my superior. Everybody knows that she could be difficult at times. Just as I expected, she did! Fortunately, the talk I had with my colleagues over working hours helped a lot. At least, I came to the meeting fully prepared. Surprisingly, I found the gut to response to what she was arguing. I also managed to say NO to certain things. Never had I imagine that I would be that outspoken! Could this be magic? Go figure!

Overall, frankly speaking I was satisfied with the decisions. I should give a pat on my shoulder for being excellent. Congrats Ziggy! Just couldn’t wait to share the news with my colleagues. Tomorrow never dies. Then, tomorrow it is. 

Rumah Terbuka

The rumah terbuka held at Haji Rafidi’s house in Bandar Seri Putra was awesome as I got the chance to team up with my former collegues. Even though it was raining cats and dogs, we still managed to find our way there. The foods served were delicious. There were many to choose from; nasi dagang, laksa Johor, rendang darat, lontong, cakes, biscuits and fruits. I picked laksa Johor as my first serving since it’s been quite sometime I haven’t eaten spaghetti! Yummy… Haji Rafidi’s wife urged us to taste her rendang darat. Attracted by the name and the look, I helped my self with the dish. It tasted differently though, not as I expected. At first I thought that it will be spicy, but to my surprise it was not at all. All I can say was, it tasted great!

On Sunday, we received another invitation to attend Sham’s rumah terbuka. Sham has always been Zam’s best bud, therefore it felt like an obligation for us to be there. We went there at approximately 2.00pm as we needed to wait up for the rest of the groups to arrive. I was glad that Zam got to meet his old friends and I got to meet new ones. All of us chatted like we’ve known each other for years. Hmm, what I liked most at Sham’s house was the pudding. Yup! It tasted really good and Aypol agreed too. I just can’t help to get another after another servings.

After spending almost two hours there, we dissmissed at around 4.30 pm. Aypol and Zool went to Darul Ehsan Club for another rumah terbuka, Alias and Fadhil went to their next destination and me and Zam went shopping for dinner. It was such a lovely weekend and I’m loving every moment!