Happy V-Day!

I know...happy belated Valentine's day! Better late than never, huh? Actually, I just recovered from a fever, the worst fever ever! I even lost 2 kgs! I can feel that my body is lighter than before as I can't eat at all. I vomit all the time, maybe because of my sore throat too :(

Anyway, I went out with my mom on V-day afternoon. I accompany her to a bank then we had our brunch together at one of the Chinese restaurant. We both love dim sum!

Later that night, my hubby and I decided to have V-day dinner together with my kids at my parents' house seems only my mom and my youngest brother are there. We took away chicken satay and BBQ chicken wings.

When we arrived at my parents' house, my mom did cook veggie for our dinner too. It's very simple but I'm so happy to celebrate it with my family. Unfortunately, I forgot to take the photos...starving la :D

Happy Chinese New Year

How's your holidays? I was sick for four days! I got fever and heavy flu...that's mean no holidays for me. I just stayed at home. Felt guilty towards my kids as me and hubby promised to bring them to KK. Anyway, hubby got 1 week holidays but our kids only given 3 days of school holidays.

Oh well, we have to cancel our trip back to my hometown and even to KK. Sorry kids, hopefully on March ya. Got another 9 days of school holidays!

Anyway, I'd like to take this opportunity to wish all my Chinese friends and readers a very happy Chinese New Year. Don't eat too much of Mandarin oranges ya! You may get cough easily :P

The Year Of The Dragon, 2012

01/23/2012 - 02/09/2013 (Water)

According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2012 is the Year of the Dragon, which begins on January 23, 2012 and ends on February 9, 2013. The Dragon is the fifth sign of the Chinese Zodiac, which consists of 12 Animal signs. The Dragon is a creature of myth and legend. In ancient China, the celestial Dragon represents an emperor and power. Today, it is the ultimate auspicious symbol signifying success and happiness. May the celestial Dragon bring great good luck to everyone.

In Sung Dynasty (a Chinese imperial dynasty lasting from AD 960 - 1279) texts, the dragon is described as having the head of an ox, muzzle of a donkey, eyes of a shrimp, horns of a deer, body of a serpent covered with fish scales, and feet of a phoenix. The dragon usually clutches a pearl symbolic of its super-natural powers. Invariably accompanied by thunder and rain, dragons move like lightning and whirlwinds - - all powerful yet totally unpredictable.

The Sign of the Dragon

People born in the Year of the Dragon share certain characteristics: Innovative, enterprising, self-assured, brave, passionate, conceited, and quick-tempered. The Dragons are the free spirits of the Chinese Zodiac. Restrictions blow out their creative spark that is ready to flame into life. So, they must be free and uninhibited. The Dragon is a beautiful creature, colorful and flamboyant. An extroverted bundle of energy, gifted and irrepressible, everything Dragons do is on a grand scale - big ideas and extreme ambitions. However, this behavior is natural and isn't meant for show. Because they are confident, fearless in the face of challenge, they are almost inevitably successful.

People born in the Year of the Dragon usually make it to the top. But, they must be aware of that too much enthusiasm can leave them tired and unfulfilled. They find pleasure in helping others, and you can always count on their help. Even though they are willing to assist when necessary, their pride can often impede them from accepting the same kind of help from others. Their generous personalities give them the ability to attract friends, but they can be rather solitary people at heart. Their self-sufficiency can mean that they have no need for close bonds with other people.

Dragon people tend to take thrilling risks, and burn the candle at both ends so they are fortunate to be blessed with good health. However, they can suffer bad health as a result of excess stress. Symtoms of their personalities often stem from emotional outbursts and can range from tension headaches to depression to hypertension. They can remedy these problems by maintaining their cool, implementing a routine in their daily lives, and practice meditation, Tai Chi or Yoga that soothe the mind and spirit as well as tone the body.

The Dragon is not the most domesticated of the Animal signs. So, people born in the Year of the Dragon prefer enjoying outdoor activities rather than staying at home. They are extroverts who have a deep love for nature. Their homes should be as large and majestic as their personalities, providing space for the fiery temperament or emotional eruptions that accompany their character. They have true and sincere love, which comes from the depths of their hearts.

Dragon people are quite imaginative, always able to see new paths and will take a radical approach. They have innate explorative spirit and try to succeed at one stroke. They are very adaptable and are fit for various occupations, especially if those occupations allow them to take the limelight. They work hard, but would rather give orders than receive them. They should avoid jobs that encompass too much routine, and should move toward jobs in which their self-reliance can be an asset.

People born in the Year of the Dragon like to spend money and are charitable themselves as well as with others. Many Dragon people will take big chances with their finances. It is very rare that they remain poor for long. They will always be straightforward in financial dealings and can always be trusted.

Dragon Years: 02/19/1904 to 02/03/1905 (Wood), 02/03/1916 to 01/22/1917 (Fire), 01/23/1928 to 02/09/1929 (Earth), 02/08/1940 to 01/26/1941 (Metal), 01/27/1952 to 02/13/1953 (Water), 02/13/1964 to 02/01/1965 (Wood), 01/31/1976 to 02/17/1977 (Fire), 02/17/1988 to 02/05/1989 (Earth), 02/05/2000 to 01/23/2001 (Metal), 01/23/2012 to 02/09/2013 (Water).

Famous Dragon People: Calista Flockhart, Colin Farrell, Courtney Cox, Courtney Love, Dinah Shore, Isabella Rossellini, Julia Ormond, Juliette Binoche, Reese Witherspoon, Roseanne Barr, Sandra Bullock, and Wynonna Judd.

Breaking Dawn (Part 1)

OMG! I'm speechless when I saw the movie for the first time. Twilight Saga will always have a special place in my heart. Hey, am I huge fan of Titanic and Harry Porter series too ok, but Twilight is on my top list ;)

My favorite scene is of course the wedding scene. Bella looks so beautiful in that wedding gown. I really hope Kristen and Robert will get married one day. Not just in the movie, but they look perfect together as a couple. How I wish I was there too!

The honeymoon scene was awesome too. Bella looks very sexy and Edward have to pretend he's not interested! Oh well...poor Edward :P

Anyway, I got all the novels and dvd already, but need to add more of my Twilight Saga collections, such as shirts, mug, etc. If I'm not mistaken, there's a Twilight store in Singapore. Wish I can go there one day and buy all the merchandises. Know what? I used to be a huge fan of NKOTB and I got lots of their merchandises, but I kept it at my hometown. Hey, that was more than 10 years ago! Now I'm starting it again, just because of Twilight Saga :)

Another few months to go before the premier of Breaking Dawn Part 2! I just can't wait!

Here & There

Hi readers! I just want to share some of the photos that I took last year, but forgot to post in my blog due to my laziness...ha...ha...The first part is all about foods :)

As you know, I am food lover. I did try the latest pizza, Ultimate Cheesy Bite and I like it. I can't finish it by myself, so I took away and kept in the fridge. The next day I ate it again just like that and the taste is still yummy!

Nasi Ayam (Chicken Rice) is one of my favorite food. My mom brought me and my sister for lunch somewhere in November, 2011 at her favorite cafe in town. I loveeeee it except the one in the middle. Its good but too spicy for me :D

Anyway, I went for breakfast with hubby and kids at Daily Restaurant and I tried the new menu, Mee Sua Lihing (Seafood). OMG! I like it too and it reminds me of my late grandma. She used to cook it for my mom before when I was still a kid!

Oh well, talking about the king of fruit...DURIAN! Actually, I'm not really into durian. I do eat durian but seems my hubby and kids really hate the smell of durian (LOL), therefore I seldom buy and eat it at home. By the way, thanks to my mom. She bought it for me.

The funny thing about durian is, after eating, no matter how many times you brush your teeth, people can still smell the durian. Even when you fart! Ha...ha...same goes to 'Petai', but I never taste petai. I don't think I can eat it, but petai is good for health!

Okay, here are some of my favorite items. I bought a new sandal for only RM32.90. Quite cheap but very comfortable. I also bought Angry Birds t-shirts for only RM10.90 each but I just wore it twice because I prefer wearing a v-neck instead of round neck shirts.

Got additional t-shirts for my Rev Collections.

New Year Eve & New Year Day Gathering

We went to the church on the 31st Dec, 2011 for New Year Eve mass. After that, we went straight away to my parents' house for family gathering. We supposed to do a BBQ but seems the person in charge will arrive late, we decided to cook all the menus.

After dinner, we have some photo session. Unfortunately, my eldest sister and my 4th sister aren't in the photo with us. Below is the photo of my big family (My brothers, my parents, me & my beautiful sisters).

After that, it's karaoke time. We sang until late midnight and at the same time, waiting for the new year's countdown.

Mom's fav song, 'Oh! Carol'

What a surprised! My eldest sister and hubby arrived 30 minutes before new year. 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...Happy New Year 2012! I heard non-stop fire crackers in the air...fuyoooooo!

I'm so lazy to take my bath (I used to when I was a teenager), so I just washed my face, kissed & hugged everyone around me. Definitely I'm hoping for more good news this year, but the most important thing is....to get a driving license! Oh well :P

We went back home around 1.30 am. I'm very tired and ZZZzzz...

The next day, I'm just relaxing at home with hubby and kids. Later that night (1st Jan, 2012), we went to my parents' house again for another gathering and BBQ!

Chicken satay & prawns

Fishes & prawns

More prawns

I ate too much during Christmas and New Year...even though I didn't put on weight, but I feels fat until today! Oh well, how can I say no to BBQ? Prawns? Take a look on the photo below :P

1st round :P

Another karaoke session after dinner, but seems we are in housing area, not 'kampung (village) area', mom reminded us to stop singing by 11.00 pm :(

We continued with the story telling session. Talked about our childhood, our embarrassment moments...he...he...wedding moments and in the end, brain washed la...cuci telinga by our parents! LOL!

I really missed those moments as we really enjoyed our gathering + a karaoke session. Now, I'm counting the days to Chinese New Year holidays. We are planning for another family gathering, but I really hope my dad can join us again this time. Otherwise, I'm thinking about going back to my hometown and give him surprise :)

2012

Better late than never! Happy New Year to all my followers and readers. How's your new year eve and new year day celebrations? I really had a good gathering with all my family members. I'll update about it later ya!

May everyday of the new year glow with good cheer and happiness for you and your family :)

3D/2N Trip To KK ~ Day 3

On our last day in KK (23/12/11), we had our breakfast at the Roof Top Restaurant, Imperial Hotel. The breakfast time is between 6.00-10.30am. We went there at 9.30am but most of the food is finished. The staff should double check and refill it or maybe they don't have enough staff since it's holiday. However, the food is yummy!

Mine :)

After breakfast, we went for last minute shopping in Warisan Square. While waiting for the Big Apple Donuts (BAD) outlet to be opened, hubby brought me to Padini Store, just next to BAD. Wow! Sales! Sales! Sales! Hubby bought few items for me (Will update more about it in my next updates ya :)

They really like the Blue Santa Claus

Big Apple Donuts

Bought Famous Amos too

We checked out from the hotel around 12.15pm then stopped by at my brother in law's house in Penampang. Sayonara KK, see you again next year!

On our way back to Keningau, we also stopped by at Gunung Alab restaurant for our late lunch. My kids saw a huge cage with lots of animals inside.

Bats

Rabbit

You can see bats, squirrel, rabbit,etc animals in those cage. However, I guess it's better if the owner release all the animals. I met a group of tourist on that day and they are so excited to see those bats!

We continued our journey and arrived safely in Keningau around 5pm. Thanks God for the safe trip and thanks to my wonderful hubby too. Kids and I really had fun. Okay readers, I have to stop blogging now. Will update more about my Christmas 2011 later.

3D/2N Trip to KK ~ Day 2 (Part 2)

Thanks for keep on reading ya...On that night of 22/12/11, hubby brought us to Perdana Park to see the musical fountain. It was raining, but we still enjoyed our moments there.

Lovely Christmas deco @ the entrance

Raining & very cold

Behind us is the musical fountain

After that, hubby suggested to watch a movie at Suria Sabah. Unfortunately, our car's brake isn't functioning very well. So, we decided just to go shopping at Centre Point KK, which is a walking distance from our hotel. We had our dinner at McDonald. I had Beef Prosperity Burger. I like it but quite spicy for me.

What a surprised! I met my friend cum my ex colleague, Laura. We still keep in touch through Facebook, but we haven't meet each other since 2003 I guess.

With Laura & her daughter

We went back to hotel around 10 pm and ZZZzzz

3D/2N Trip To KK ~ Day 2 (Part 1)

The next morning (22/12/11), we had our breakfast at The Square of Novotel. I prefer this hotel than any other hotel in 1Borneo area because variety of food selection for breakfast. Buffet style but lots of yummy thingy!

My heavy breakfast :P

After breakfast, we checked out from the hotel and went for city tour. We visited Sabah Museum. It was my second visit since 1991! What a long time, huh? Our kids are very excited because it was their first visit. Unfortunately we are not allowed to take photos inside the museum.

By the way, we saw an artist outside the museum. We asked him to sketch a photo for our kids but until our visit end, he haven't done yet! We are so disappointed. He said too many photos to sketch, but why he approached us in the first place?

Anyway, here are some of our photos outside the museum.

After that, we checked in to Imperial Hotel and then had our lunch at Food Court, Centre Point. Hubby accompanied our kids to play games and I went back to hotel to get some rest. I'll meet my another friend, later that evening.

Met my friend, Debbie at Starbucks Warisan Square. Our last met was in 1st Jan, 2011.

Green Tea, Ipanema Cake & America Cheese Cake