Is it weird to wear baby sling? :o

Finally my quest to find my baju raya ended today. I love wearing dark colored clothes, the darker, the better. :) However this year, I want to make few exception as this year. We've decided to have a theme color.. yeah.. I know, it's lame.. but that's how we roll from now on! lol!

After several day of relentless pursue over the baju kurung, finally I stumbled upon a very nice baju kurung and most importantly, it's within my budget! yay! but sadly, it's not the end of the journey, actually we just warming up.. We have to get baju melayu for the daddy and son! Keep fingers crossed!

Now, where was I.. Oh yeah, actually I wanted to talk about baby sling that I wore carrying Zara. As I walked around town with it, I saw eyes keep on staring at me trying to figuring out what's in the "sack"?! yes, a sales girl actually taught it's a bag.. I must say it's weird to hear such comments.. Some of them even approach me and telling me that it's not good for the baby.. Hurmm.. I personally think that it's very convenient and comfortable for the baby! She slept the whole day without a sound when she's in the sling. I love using it and most importantly, she loves it and I'm going to stick with it! Stare all you want people, it's going to be my fashion statement! Hahahahaha! :)

This is how it looks.. too lazy to get up and take a picture of myself.. Definitely not at this hour! haha!

Credit to hugamonkey.com and blog.invitingsmiles.com

Butterfingers @ Istana Budaya

I was driving my car and listening to music. Then, I realized that most of my songs are from the my favourite band of all time - Butterfingers. I long for their three-chord, angst-ridden, grungy material. I know they moved on - being matured and the current musical growth. I need to feel like when I first felt their music. It was surreal, heart-wrenching and happiness at the same time.

When I heard they announced that they will play four final show before long hiatus, I know I had to be there and I was there. Being 9 months pregnant with Zhafran and actually having contraction just a few hours after the show and delivered 24 hours later. It's one of the best memories in my life. The staff was great, they gave me and Fauzy a chair to sit. It's a clear view and I enjoyed every minutes of it. Little that I know, they only performed songs for the new album so I wasn't follow nor know the song choices. I was hoping they performed my favourite songs. But I think that's alright, I know they will perform again and I know that I will be there with Zhafran. :)

When I think of Butterfingers, all I have was good memories and great life as a teenagers. I've been listening to Sober for 11 years now. Not once I could get over it. The tune still lingers in my head and has been a good companion throughout my sad, sorrow and happiness in life. Thank you for the wonderful songs. It has been a great pleasure of being one of the fans. Kudos to the line up. Long live the Butters!

Acute Bronchitis

Zhafran couldn't sleep for the past few days and last night was the worst. It worries me. He's having a terrible cough, phlegm and difficulty to breathe. Since Fifi's daughter just got admitted for fever and cough, me and Fauzy immediately think it's a good idea to bring him straight to the specialist. The clinic was packed with feverish children and we waited for a good 3 hours. I was frustrated and thinking that I would never go back to An-Nur again. Everything changes when I meet the doctor. Dr. Siti Arbaiyah is a caring and a very thoughtful doctor. She diagnos it quickly and explain on the cause, sign and symptom briefly in layman's term which I needed as to understand the disease. According to her, Zhafran has Acute bronchitis which is usually caused by a virus. Often a person gets acute bronchitis after having an upper respiratory tract infection such as a cold or the flu. The most common symptom of acute bronchitis is a cough that is dry and later develop heavier cough that may bring up mucus. He is now having a mild fever as well. I hope things will get better soon. Keeping my fingers crossed.

Wishes all a Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri!

My favourite Hari raya song is Selamat Hari Raya sang by Saloma. Every year I have to listen to the song to get my Raya mood. It's a evergreen song and loves every bit of it! This is Zhafran's first Raya and we bought him a bright yellow baju Melayu, the same color as mine. I'm not too crazy of the color but since Fauzy liked it so much, decided to play along with it. :)

This is not much different from last year. Eve of Raya will go to Rawang - spend a night and the next day -afternoon- will go straight to Ipoh. I can't wait to meet up with my family and spend the whole week with them. My mom just celebrated her birthday (Islamic calendar) on 27th Ramadhan. I hope she likes the telekung that I sent over on her birthday.. Maybe we'll celebrate together at Lumut. Hurmm... I miss her rendang, her smiles and her company. It's been awhile.. :)

I hope everyone have a joyous Eid Mubarak and have a safe trip back home. Will be back at the office on Sept 18th. Till then... :D

Sahur @ Seri Melayu

Finally, we did carry out our plan to have sahur (late supper/early morning breakfast) at Seri Melayu. It was Helme's crazy idea. He saw the Seri Melayu banner and quickly suggested to have the get together. Only 6 people came to the session; Me, Helme, Oche, Famy, Un and Husein. For RM25 we get Nasi Lemah, Bubur nasi, Mee Rebus, Sup Tulang, Nasi Campur and variety of lauk. We came at approximately 12 a.m. and end up staying till 4 a.m. Hehe! I tasted nearly every dish on the table. The hottest item on the table had to be the Sup tulang, loved by Husein and Un. They got themselves a few bowls and it tasted better wih bread. The food was generally good. I see that few chefs do cook during that time so I don't think it's a leftover food from Berbuka earlier. Ha-ha!

I personally think it's a great idea. It's more like hangout with friends late at night, having a good conversations and basically enjoy life. Since I am on-call this week, I had to bring my precious laptop in case I receive a call. Thankfully I didn't although there were a few schedule change that night. The downturn is, I had to wake up early in the morning to assist on the delayed changes. I bet they're -still- having a good morning sleep till late after noon. LOL!

Seri Melayu doesn't require reservation for sahur session as the crowd wasn't that much. According to one of the staff, this is the first time that Seri Melayu held such event. There were actually very slow nights during the first 2 weeks of Ramadhan. Now, I see that the crowd is quite good. Some even came when it rains heavily. ;)

We part ways when the rain started to go wild. We were starting to miss our bed terribly and call it a night. Ha-ha! Hopefully we're going to have more sahur get together next year! :D

No. 1 Jalan Conlay, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Reservations: 03 - 2145 1833
Fax: 03-2145 1755

You can find the map here. ;)

**Sorry no pictures, out of battery :P **

We won! We won the Baby Crawling Competition! Yay!

On the previous entry, I wrote about Baby Crawling Competition organized by Toys"R"Us. We actually went day on Friday (yesterday) to register Zhafran as when I called, we can't make registration via phone. On Friday, the traffic jam was horrible and we were actually are insane as we're brave enough to go through an ocean of car to get there. Not a very wise idea. However, everything paid of..

We came late - well because of the jam - again. People are rushing for last minute shopping Raya which is just around the corner. This week is the last weekend before Raya. I feel time flies very quickly. Hardly had time to breathe let alone having mood celebrating Raya. OK, enough about Raya. It is about Zhafran!

He won the Baby Crawling Competition and won himself a 6 months supply of Pampers! YAY! He actually won something when he's 7 months old! Hehe!

My battery camera died on me so we only have a short clip.. Check it out. ;)

Gregorian-Hijri Dates Converter

It's good to know when you were born on Hijri Calendar (Islamic Calendar). Most of us have no idea what's the date. I am fortunate enough that my mom actually remember the date. Mostly because it is easy to remember ;P I was born on Ramadhan which is this month! Thinking of celebrating the day with Fauzy which leads to tonnes of presents! YAY! Ha-ha! How I wish! :P

Zhafran
Tuesday 23 Muharram 1430 A.H.
Saturday 9 January 2010

Fauzy
Monday 13 Safar 1403 A.H.
Thursday 28 January 2010

Aisyah
Friday 15 Ramadhaan 1404 A.H.
Wednesday 25 August 2010

Aini (my mom)
Friday 27 Ramadhaan 1374 A.H.
Monday 6 September 2010

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Flu shot - Get vaccinated now?!

Found out today that my company will sponsor any kind of immunization needed under CAD (Company Appointed Doctor). Thinking of getting the flu shot although it's not effective towards H1N1 but at least we need to have some preventative measure against the rapid movement of the pandemic flu. According to WHO, the H1N1 flu pandemic -is- the fastest-moving pandemic ever and that it was now pointless to count every case. Listening horror stories on the arising death toll concerning H1N1 influenza is no laughing matter. As a mother, I'm terrified thinking of my little Zhafran. There are new cases day by day and babies are the highest concern right now. Malaysia is currently on the high alert and one of the highest recorded cases in the world.

I've made an appointment this Thursday - Flu, Chicken pox and Cervical Cancer shot. I'm thankful that the company really concern of the well-being of its employees. Keeping fingers crossed - I hope we have enough H1N1 vaccine to cater the current needs.

Well.. I am HAPPY! :D

Answering the question on previous post.. I conclude that.. I am happy! :D Maybe it was just weekdays blues or you know.. having bad days.. I am all giddy and happy again. Forget those stuff I said earlier.. I am positive and I'll take everything that may come no matter good or bad as a blessing.

**Maybe you'll see another emo post around - soon? It doesn't hurt to get emo once in awhile, right? :P

Am I happy?

I am sure am happy to receive gifts from anybody but what if you don't like the gifts? Will you wear it, will you pretend to like it? I am a very simple person who likes anything black, simple and nice. My baju raya this year is yellow in color which is not my first choice but Fauzy likes it and being married you have to -try- to like what your partner likes. So I went along with it and bought it. It wasn't really my insecurities that prevents me from choosing the colors. It is what I am. What I like. What I prefer. I do think that I act differently in front of family members. It wasn't like I wanted to pretend to be someone else. It's just that I'm trying to not severe the relationship that's going to be - ermm.. forever? You can't just break family-ties. My friends see me as outspoken, happy and energetic person -so I've been told. :P But when it comes to family, I'm more reserved, complying and quiet. I just didn't know how to mingle with the elders or with a person who has a different mind-set than me. It's my lost not theirs.

Me, being complying and quiet, maybe that's why Fauzy's family likes me. Or maybe they love Fauzy and had to deal with me. LOL! Either way, his mom is being really generous towards me and I'm having a really hard time to repay it. Every week, she'll packed us fish, fruits, snacks, toys, clothes for Zhafran and the list goes on and on.. I am very grateful for what I have - happy family and we eat really well. :P I feel happy that I am accepted into the family. On one fine night, after we had dinner (It was last Saturday - Aug 8). His mom suddenly gave me a necklace, a bracelet and an ankle bracelet in out of the blue. I was dumbfounded by it and couldn't response well. Being a moron is my speciality these days. :P I know I should be happy since the gold price isn't cheap these days. But my concerns are do I have to wear it everytime? Or do I have pretend to like it? Am I an ungrateful brat who doesn't appreciate gifts? I know many girls wanted to switch place with me now. Am I a fool? Or am I just over-think on stuff... again?