Time Flies

It feels only a few days ago I gave birth to my darling lil baby... (I can still feel the labour pain till now... Hahaha !!!) and this 26th, he turns 1 year old already. How time rocketed these days... He's been such a bundle of joy and having a baby at an older age taught u so many things especially patience which I lack of at times... I am thankful for having the privilege of taking and caring for my son cos I am retired now from the crappy work force !!! I see him grows on a daily basis, I see him develops, I see him changes... He has tantrums but manageable ones !!!

I thank GOD for giving me the opportunity to be a Mommy !!! Alhamdulillah...

Keeping Fit

In my pursue of healthy living, I have been wanting to join a gymnasium that is quite decent but with BIG name... Hahaha !!! Image purposes lah ni !!! Most of the gyms I knew then were so far away being the nearest in KLCC, yes that Fitness First. But then I thought, why should I join a gym that I have to drive all the way, paying toll, waste my fuel and of course paying for the parking that would cost me a bomb most definitely !!! So, I hold that idea for the longest time I think... Then in between I got to do free exercises like jogging in my neighbourhood or swimming while holidaying. Hubby has been thinking of getting bicycles for both of us, that too has not been materialised since we came back from Mumbai which was in 2007 but he got himself a 1000cc motorbike though early this year... Hmmmm.....

Oh yes... back to the gym story, today for the first time I went to Wangsawalk Mall in Wangsa Maju to check out the place (Mall is overstatement...cos it's only 2 story building shopping complex). Oh yes... I dragged my lil son and my maid along which my original plan was to buy groceries in Cold Storage. Then I saw the gym's promo booth and while trying to locate where I could get 1 brochure for myself I was approached by Adeline, its membership consultant. I told her my baby napping time was due so she better explain to me in a jiffy. Well... after a few minutes of explanation especially the monetary part, I was satisfied then I signed up at last....

Come to think of it, I used to pay RM150.00/month for a twice weekly mat pilates class. So, I thought this is really a better deal since I can use the gym equipment, attend all the classes (if time and body permit) and no restriction on no of days.... I paid RM337.00 when I signed up which include its processing fee and 1st and last month fees of RM238.00. Monthly I only need to pay RM119.00. Good thing about Celebrity Fitness Gym, they provide you towels when u come. So, you don't have to bring 1 from home.... Phew !!! Oh yes... since it's new, they also waived the Joining Fee of RM500.00, which I reckon it is very costly. Exit fee is RM400.00, which is fair enough.

OK now... I must find that motivation to attend the classes or simply getting fit at the gym. Perhaps I need a few new gymwears too !!! Hahaha.... Will check out at Pavilion tomorrow when I go there to pick up my new shoes at Cole Haan... Hehehe. Now I have excuses to buy gymwears ya.... I must look like a celebrity since I am going to a Celebrity Fitness Gym.... What a joke !!!

Nursing Bra

U know what... I just discovered that JUSCO has varieties of Nursing Bra, so many designs and colors. Wow !!! What is even great about their Bras is the prices which starts from only RM19.00 if I am not mistaken. They are pretty decent looking, good cotton and comfortable to wear. I got one myself last week and have no regret purchasing it. They even have them wired and unwired. I used to get a few from Triumph and Marks & Spencer, Triumph's bra gets loose after a while, at least mine, the gap seems to open up and could be seen if I wear a white tshirt. And my boobs are an average sized boobs of 34 only... Perhaps, I will go and get a few more this week !!!

Post Raya

Well.... It's over and done with. What awaits us next are the open houses and many delicious and not to be missed dishes. There goes my DIET !!! Ah... what the heck, it's once a year....

Raya for me this year is more meaningful as it was the First Raya for my lil son too !!! Yes... he received duit Raya and I must say it's a welcome change cos previous years, I will be the one who "menghulur", and still is, but this year, I got to receive duit Raya on my son's behalf !!! As usual, he would want to chew the packet once he received it....

I believe everyone is back - grounded with work and the usual routine huh ??? That's life and it's REAL !!!

Eid Mubarak....

Wishing everyone SELAMAT HARI RAYA AND MAAF ZAHIR BATIN.

If you are travelling like us, plan your journey and prepare your checklist especially when travelling with a baby and kids. Oh yes.... do not forget to pack that nice Baju Raya and Kueh Raya also.....

Last but not least, safe journey everyone !!!

Procrastination

Ahhh..... I still have loads to upload and sell, but yet I am so lazy to do it. Is it me or is it my surroundings ??? My baby should motivate me actually since he's up and about all the time... But I guess I am running out of energy !!!

Perhaps after Raya I will upload more but there would be a lot of baby's stuff actually !!! Look out for Bumble Bee breastfeeding pillow (moonshape pillow), Avent Manual Breast Pump, few baby's clothes etc etc.... there are all pre-loved items which are still in great conditions !!!

My camera was sent to a service centre yesterday at last but they can't promise that I could get it before Raya.... Ah well.... there goes 1st Raya for my baby without a camera !!! However, we still have the handphones or even siblings' cameras !!!

Merantau

I have lived my life to taste "hidup merantau" from the age of 18 cos I was one of the lucky ones to be awarded a scholoarship to study abroad after my SPM. Yes it was tough but it's kind of fun as well when you go down that memory lanes which were full of stories, be it sad and great, so nostalgic.... But then again, nothing actually prepares u for living away from home except yourself... How u blend in with your surroundings and how fast u adapt to its lifestyle.... Ahhh... those fond memories during my Uni days !!!

But then again, it opens your eyes when u get to live in a another country where its population for one state almost equivalent of Malaysia's population. Imagine the city that is so crowded, noisy, dusty etc etc.... Poverty rate is so high, people made pedestrian pathways as their homes.... So sad... but it's the truth and living in Mumbai, India has made me realised that no where in the world could substitute home - MALAYSIA !!! U can take India in a small dose, but too large u may go bonkers !!! Hahaha....

Salam Ramadhan

Alhamdulilah.... bertemu semula dengan bulan Ramadhan yg mulia ini. Kepada semua yang melawati dan melewati blog saya, dengan rasa rendah diri, saya ucapkan Selamat Menyambut Bulan Ramadhan kepada semua. Semuga puasa kita semua diberkati dan diterima olehNya... InsyaAllah.....

Bambam

This is Bambam my darling cat !!! It's his 15th birthday today.... Yes people, long life !!! He used to have a partner, Pebbles but she died in 2005 due to lymphoma. Cats do get cancer....

Along the way, they produced few kittens but I didn't keep any.... It takes a lot to keep a pet, not just money but time as well. Bambam used to be neglected cos I don't have time to deal with him as I was equally busy with my lil son. I only manage to feed him in the morning and evening, then clear his litter box. Now I pass that duty to my maid.... Ahhhhh.....

He's a home bound cat.... I am too scared to let him out and mix with the strays (no offence ya stray cats.....) !!! Stray cats carry a lot of germs, be careful when touching them and always wash your hands after that. But I do let Bambam out once in a while within the compound of the house for some fresh air.

My Maid

My new maid Sri was sent to me Friday Nite by the agent.... My first impression, she's a bit slow but better than the cleverer ones !!! So, I must be very patient dealing with her as to teach her what to do and all.... This is her 1st time in Malaysia after she divorced her husband who went to marry her good friend... Alahai !!! Then, 1st thing I told her, focus, sincere, don't lie and work hard. Not so mean right ???

The next morning I had my long overdue hair and nails appointment... yes, the silver hairs are so visible and my dry ends beyond repair !!! We were off to my usual salon and were there for almost 3 hours !!! My lil son was so cranky but somehow, he is OK with this maid even she's very new in the household. I don't know, maybe babies have better instincts ???

While we were away, my husband became Magnum PI lah at home and went through her things... which nothing much. She came with a small bag that could pass for my toiletries bag !!! Very minimal clothes I can tell ya....

After we were done at the salon, gotta rush home amidst the traffic along MRR2 from Ampang, then off to Tg Karang for an Aqiqah. Of course, by the time we got there what was left is just food. Hahaha.... On the way back, we stopped by at the Fishmarket in Pasir Penambang, Kuala Selangor. Oh my.... looking at the freshest goods there, u would want to buy them all. Imagine, XL King Prawns were sold at RM43/kilo only. Of course being prawns lover, I grabbed some lah kan.... Bought some fish also that were so shiny and so very fresh.... Now that I have a maid, I can start cooking again daily....