Trip to Lahad Datu

I went to Lahad Datu (LDU) with my family on the last 26th-28th March, 2010. Eventhough it's only for 3D/2N stay, but I'm very happy to go back to my hometown.

On the first day, we departed from Keningau at 0800hrs. We are using the short cut road through Tambunan-Ranau, but it still a long journey to LDU. We only arrived there by 1700hrs. I really miss our house there, especially my dad! He's so skinny! I guess that I'm heavier than him..ha..ha..(I love you dad!)

Suddenly my old neighbours came and guess what? They said that I'm getting chubby! Gosh, hu..hu..what can I say? They didn't see me for more than 10 years!! Oh well, my weight is 58kg now, so another 8 kgs to be reduced...LOL

Later that night, we went to one of my favourite restaurant in LDU, Dovist. Well, I love Chinese foods. I'm eager to eat the Siput Tarik with Sambal Belacan! It's so yummy!

My lovely family

My beloved dad & mom

Siput Tarik with Sambal Belacan

4 Seasons Beans

My kids' fav, Sweet & Sour Prawn

Corn Soup

After our dinner, we went to Bandar Sri Perdana, just about 5 minutes drive from our house in Kg Muhibbah. I was so proud of LDU! Lots of good changes, but...I hate the traffic jam! He..he..I can't stand it!

On the second day, I went to Fajar Centre to meet my ex colleagues at Borneo Nature Tours office. I really miss them! We planned to go out together that night. Then, I went to my another favourite Chinese Restaurant in town area. I used to call it 'Kedai RM5' because all the menu will be charged RM5 per bowl/plate. You should try their Iced Milk Tea too. Gosh, so yummy!

It was heavy rain that afternoon till 1800hrs, so we just stay at home. I'm looking for my old pictures. Wish to share it with all my Facebook's friends soon. Right now, I'm so lazy to scan all the photos..hmmm..

About 1930hrs, my friend, Anita came to fetch me to a new restaurant in Bandar Sri Perdana. It was another branch of Dovist restaurant but this one is more to western foods. I did enjoy myself that night, having a long chat with all my ex colleagues till almost midnight! Here are some of the photos. By the way, once again, all the foods are yummy!!

Mixed Vegetable Salad (Mine)

Lamb Steak in Black Pepper Sauce (Mine)

Carrot Juice (Mine) & Special Passion Tea

With my ex colleagues

On our last day in LDU...sob...sob...I was so sad to say goodbye to my dad. Wish he will go back to Keningau as soon as possible. I was worried for him to stay alone there but he'll be back as soon as his 'kebun' is okay. Well, it's very hard to find an honest worker to look after his kebun.

Sayonara LDU...gonna miss you!

Happy April Fool's Day!

Ha..ha..Have you been fooled by someone? I'm not really in the mood of if as this week is a Holy Week and today is also a Holy Thursday for all Christian (RC). So, I just wish my friends and remind them about it.

AF8 : Getting better or worst?

I'm still tired, just came back from Papar (My hubby's hometown). I really enjoyed myself yesterday. Firstly, because of a good news that we've been waiting for. Unfortunately, my hubby remind me not to share about it in my blog (Let it be our secret...he...he...). Secondly, because finally, we went to Suria Sabah. We didn't make it last time because our youngest son is sick. Well, nothing much to see as the mall is still consider new. Not many shops are open yet!

Anyway, what do you think about the Akademi Fantasia Season 8 (AF8)? Honestly, to me, it's quite boring than previous years or maybe it's still too early to make a conclusion? I don't know, but as a fanatic fan of AF, I'm hoping for something new, something which is more happening than before. I do like some of the finalists, such as Ain, Iwan, Alif (based on their vocals & performances during concert). Unfortunately, if based on their appearence or behaviours during Diari AF8, it made me sick!!! However, no matter what, I can't help myself to watch it as I'm always be a reporter to my family and friends...ha...ha...

One more thing, I realised their concept this year is quite similar with American Idol...oh well, correct me if I'm wrong! I'm a fanatic fan of American Idol too and my favourite finalists this year are Casey James and Aaron Kelly! Opps, back to my topic. I thought that Aznil will be the host again but Sarimah Ibrahim is not bad. However, I guess this is Jimmy's first experience to host a reality program. Therefore, he has to learn more!

By the way, I'm happy to see Adlin as one of the jury. He's like Simon Cowell, very honest in giving comments eventhough it might hurts their feelings. To be a star, they have to learn, to accept the criticsm. Oh well, hoping for the best performance in next week concert! Good luck guys!

I'm Back!

Finally, I'm back. In front of my laptop, with no idea what to type. I'm not feeling well since last Dec 2009. On off sickness...hmmm...because of the damn hot weather. I had a terrible fever, flu, sore throat and cough! I hate cough because I can't sleep very well especially at night.

I had recovered from those sickness last 2 weeks and now I had it again! Gosh...luckily it's school holidays. I can have a good rest at home as my hubby is around to take care of our kids and do the cooking! Thanks hubby, I really appreciate your help...muahh!

Well, nothing much happen to me last few months. Most of the time I'm busy with my kids and I'm quite lazy to do the house chores...ha...ha...By the way, after 12 yrs, I'm starting to write in a diary again! Actually, my mom gave me the book because I like the cover but I made it as my personal diary now.

My 2010 diary

Last 24th Feb, 2010 is my eldest son, Randall Vince's 6th birthday. We made a simple celebration for him at my parents' house. Randall also got belated birthday cake from his aunty, who came all the way from KL. Thanks for the cake! It's really yummy!

Happy 6th bday Randall!

Belated bday cake for Randall

Wow, time past so quickly. It's already 40mins aft midnite! I better go to sleep now. I'm going to KK tomorrow with my hubby and kids. Got something very urgent to do. Will update about it later.

Gotta go, good nite...zzz...sweet dreams!

Holla!

Hi, it's been a while since I last updated my blog. Quite busy with my life now since both my kids are start schooling this year.

Well, I just want to wish a Happy Chinese New Year to all my Chinese friends. Not forgetting Happy Valentine's day too! Have fun...muah...

What A Buzy Week!!!

Randy with his sad looks on his 1st day @ school

Randall's looks after crying a lot!

Hi friends, how's your first week of January? Mine is quite busy as both my kids are start schooling this year. They went to St Francis Xavier Kindergarten here in Keningau, Sabah. My eldest son is in the second year and my youngest in his first year.

They only started their studies on the 6th of January and their first day at school was so terrible! Gosh, I can't stand it at first because I have to handle it all by myself! My mom was there to accompany me but only for an hour as she have to go back and my hubby need to work. It's normal for them to cry on their first day but I became so buzy when both of them vomit at the same time! I'm sure you can imagine that!

They are much better on the second day, especially my eldest son. He only cried for a few minutes then he stopped and focused on his studies. My youngest son? Hmmm...still crying, crying and crying! Luckily on his third day at school, he's much, much better. Yup, I miss those sadness moments on their first day! I mean, now I can really feel how hard it is to be a good mother. Sometimes, it made me so tired as I have to wake up very early (5.30am) just to prepare their breakfast, their hot waters, their uniforms, bla...bla...bla...

Well, luckily tommorrow is Saturday and then Sunday, so there'll be two days off for me..ha..ha..I just hope that there'll be no more tears on next Monday!

Happy New Year 2010!

Finally, it's new year. Another chapter in a new book of 2010. How's your new year's eve last night? I'm helping my mom with the cooking for new year's eve dinner. I've tried a new recipe, Prawn Curry (which I've never tried before). It's yummy but I still prefer Butter Prawn or Sweet and Sour Prawn. Actually, I'm not really into spicy foods.

Udang Masak Kari (Prawn Curry)

The other menus are Ayam Masak Kicap, Ikan Stim Tom Yam, Sup Daging + Kundur and not forgetting my mom's hot and spicy Sambal Belacan! Berasap telinga..ha..ha..and for dessert, my younger sister is preparing Fruit Salad.

Fruit Salad

I'm sure you are having fun too last night. No matter where or how are you celebrating it, I wish you all a blessed New Year 2010!

Pre Christmas 2009 (Part 2)

Hi friends! Here are some of the pictures taken by us during our family trip to Kota Kinabalu last 17-19/12/2009. Hope you enjoy it!

Yummy foods and ice cream

Enjoying our complimentary cocktail @ Grand Borneo Hotel

My fav pic with them @ the hotel

Christmas deco in 1Borneo Hypermall

Lovely family picture...luv u all!

Their happy faces @ Boo-boo Land, 1Borneo

Randy Victor & Randall Vince

Imperial Fried Rice

Imperial Chicken Chop

Tuaran Fried Mee

A box of donuts for my siblings

A box of donuts for me..he..he..

@ Yogur Berry in Warisan Square

ABC (with ice cream topping) & Mango Juice

Pre Christmas 2009 (Part 1)

Another family trip to KK last 17-19/12/09, just hanging around with our kids, watching the lovely Christmas deco in KK and of course, not forgetting the Big Apple Donuts!

17th Dec, 09 (1st day) :

1630hrs : Arrived at Grand Borneo Hotel (next to 1Borneo Hypermall)
~ After check in, we went up to level 15 for a complimentary cocktail
~ Back to our room, get some rest

1900hrs : Went to 1Borneo, enjoying the christmas deco together
~ As usual, went to Boo-boo Land, our kids fav spot in 1Borneo
~ Having our dinner at Chicken Rice Shop
~ Bought a box of Big Apple Donuts
~ Drop by at Orange 24hrs shop before going back to hotel

2300hrs : ZZZzzz...so tired, sleep early


18th Dec, 09 (2nd day) :

0930hrs : Having our complimentary breakfast at Level 2 (We really enjoyed the foods)

1100hrs : Check out from the hotel and proceed to another hotel

1200hrs : Check in at Imperial Hotel

1230hrs : Went to CP, doing some Christmas shopping

1400hrs : Back to hotel. My hubby got something urgent to do that day.
~ Suddenly, I realized that my youngest son is not feeling well. He looks so tired and
even vomit. Gosh! I was so scared but luckily he went to sleep easily.

1700hrs : Still waiting for my hubby to come back. It was heavy rain and the road condition is so damn jammed. I can see it clearly from the window of our hotel's room.

1800hrs : I called my hubby and asked him to go to the clinic and buy a medicine seems it was
heavy rain, I don't want to bring out our kids.

1900hrs : We have to cancel some of the exciting plans due to our son sickness.
~ Having our dinner in our rooms
~ Poor Randy, this is the first time he fell sick during our trip to KK
~ My hubby is so tired too. He decided to stay in the room with Randy

2030hrs : I went to CP again with Randall, my eldest son
~ Met my younger sister and her boyfriend
~ Another Christmas shopping for me..he..he..

2130hrs : Went to Yogur Berry in Warisan Square
~ My friend, Ollie recommended me to try the ABC there and it was yummy!
~ Having ABC with Ice Cream topping at night? Quite cold but Randall like it

2200hrs : So tired...back to hotel
~ Randy is still sleeping...poor Randy!

2330hrs : ZZZzzz

19th Dec, 09 (3rd day) :

0900hrs : Having our breakfast at the Roof Top Restaurant
~ I'm so glad that Randy feels more better and have appetite to eat

1030hrs : Went to Warisan Square, just hanging around while waiting for my parents. They are
in KK that morning and planning to go back to Keningau with us later
~ Accompany my parents for breakfast at La Manila Cafe
~ Went to Big Apple Donuts (Take away)
~ Waiting for my parents. They do some Christmas shopping in CP

1200hrs : Check out from hotel
~ Pusing-pusing KK
~ Drop by at my kids' godmother's house in Papar

1600hrs : Arrived safely in Keningau


By the way, just for your information. Grand Borneo Hotel was known as Mercure Hotel before. It was the same building but different owner and I like the new one because they did add the some new levels. They even provide complimentary cocktail! I also enjoyed all the foods served during our complimentary breakfast.

Another 19 Days Before Christmas!

Ho...Ho...Ho...I can't wait for the Christmas Day! As I mentioned in my post before, I love winter and Christmas is my favorite day of the year! Unfortunately, here in Malaysia, the public holiday for Christmas is only for a day! Even though Malaysia is a Muslim country, but I don't think there's a harm for us to be given 2 days public holidays instead of a day. Well, just to be equal with the Hari Raya and Chinese New Year celebrations, huh?

Anyway, I used to celebrate Christmas until New Year eve..ha..ha..Even my hubby and kids already decorated our Christmas tree a month before Christmas. I'm quite lazy this year, so it's their turn to decorate it!

I really enjoyed our Christmas last year! Two days before Christmas eve, we are in KK, spending our holidays there and doing the last minute Christmas shopping! Lots of sales during that time! On Christmas day, we went to Papar, meeting all my in laws there and later that evening, going back to Keningau, celebrating it with my family side.

We haven't decide yet where to celebrate Christmas this year but no matter where, I just want to be with my hubby and kids. That is more important huh? Of course with my other family members too, but seems I'm married, I focused more on my own family.

Know what? Since I was a kid, I keep on dreaming that one day, I'll be able to experience the Christmas day in winter season. Well, my favorite places to visit is Australia, Rome and Japan! Perhaps, one day huh?