_Sunday, April 26, 2009
I was asleep most morning and most afternoon, waking up only to cook fried rice and eat. I dunno why I am feeling lethargic nowadays. And the weather is so hot, that it puts me in a bad mood almost everyday. I snapped at almost everyone, of cos, in a way where they think that I'm always joking. I have anger management issues. Sigh.....
Well, anyway, this entry is about my Grandma. It has been a year since she passed away. It seemed like it was just yesterday, that she was handing out money to us when we visited her. She was an angel in disguise. A patient mother to 10 children, a grandmother to 22 grandchildren and a great-grandmother to one great-grandson (at that point of time, Alya wasn't born yet).
All what's left are memories of her, etched in each one of her family members. Memories of her cooking for my mom's family when they were kids. Memories of me and my cousins taking her scarfs to be princes and princesses. Memories of her carrying her first great-grandson.
I'm sure each of us have a special moment with her. What's left are just memories. Al-fatehah.
Penned on @ 12:51 AM
_Thursday, April 23, 2009
At work, basically doing nothing. Alhamdullillah, I managed to finish my work about 15 mins ago. Hoping against hope there is no last minute issue as I so wanna sleep. Well anyway, yesterday, while working, an old friend surfaced at level 3. Haha! Ok, not really old la. Just that it's been a lone time since I've seen him. Turned out that he is no longer located here but located opposite my house. I tot he was joking but he wasn't. So after work, I went to meet him for a while. Not long la, about half an hour? Cos I was sleep and he needs to go. Had fun talking to him. Macam da lamer tak talk to him.
Well, life is ok la. Was feeling feverish on Monday and was on MC on Tuesday. Was a good girl and went straight to bed that day after work (I went to work awhile on Tue). Then while I was sleeping, I heard this Yakult aunty knocking. Figured she will come back later. But NO!!! She just have to keep on knocking and knocking and knocking! I was bloody pissed when I heard a thunderous knock at my door. Ape lagi...You wake a tiger up kan?
I opened the door, shouting at the aunty, why are you knocking on my door? It turned out to be Mak Nah and Mak Cha. Mak Nah had my lock in her hand. It was her who was knocking like no one's business. Keje giler kan?! My aunts were shocked. Haha! Padan muke...Ketok lagi pintu org mcm mintak hutang!
Then I pay the aunty for the Yakult. But before I let her go, I told her,if no one open the door, come back later. People might not be at home. I told her the reason I'm at home is because I'm on MC. She, wide eye, numbly nodded and mutterred sorry. Pompuan giler aje ok yg ketok pintu rumah org mcm nak roboh, setakat nak jual Yakult. Haiyo~
Ok, going home in 5 mins and I really can't wait to go home and sleep.
Penned on @ 5:43 PM
_Thursday, April 16, 2009
Well...I'm back...Reached SIN on Sunday 1600 hrs. It was a 12 hour flight but I din get much slee this time. Too many kids crying in the middle of the night. So I arrived in SIN not feeling better from the bad mood that I already have in AMS. Was back to work the next day and I tell you, jet lag is not a good experience. I was sleepy thru out Monday. And I woke up to Suken's text Tuesday morning at 0845 hrs, stating that it is 9 am SIN time and not 1 am AMS time...Haha...That woke me up and I rushed to work like a crazy woman..
Today, I felt fresh as I woke up. SBUX sale was on and there were a few items that I bought la of cos. I really shouldn't spend anymore. Da koyak ok pocket! But I just cannot resist la. Haha! Anyway, I just came back watching Confessions of a Shopaholic. Since I've never read the book, so I do not really know which is better. According to my movie buddy, Kaori, book is more detailed. Hmmm...Maybe I should start reading the book. See how la. I wanna finish my New Moon first.
I do not have much to say. But I just too tired and sleepy. So we see how la eh....
Penned on @ 11:09 PM
_Thursday, April 2, 2009
Here I am in Amsterdam! Woohoo! Most of my family members came to Changi Airport to send me, Mak Nah and Mak Cha. Thank you you guys for sending us off! Love love.
Well, I was dreading the flight as it was 13 hours. But...I had no problem at all. Since we were flying off at 11pm, I knew that I can sleep. So after watching Twilight on air, I decided to sleep. It was not that comfortable since I had to sleep sitting up but it was fine. I was alseep when I felt pain in my back. I opened my eyes and I saw the most wonderful thing ever. With sleepy eyes, I was looking at the black black clear sky. With thousands of stars spread across it, like little diamonds. The sky was so clear and when I saw the stars twinkling, I smile. Allahu ahkbar, I felt like I was on cloud nine, the the stars surrounding me.
13 hours later, we landed at Schipol Airport. Got lost for a while, looking for the bus that can take us to NH Barbizon Palace, our hotel. While seacrhing for the bus, I went out of the hotel. You can just imagine the chill I felt when I stepped out of the airport. It was not that cold yet. However, Mak Nah and Mak Cha insisted that I put on a sweater and since I forgot mine, I borrowed Mak Cha's. Took some pictures. We had to wait for what it seemed like forever in Ice Age before the bus came. We were so glad to get out of the chilly breeze.
The driver took us to our hotel, not before giving Mak Cha a headache. He was driving recklessly. Oh well, maybe we are not used to the roads as the driver are riding on the other side of the car. Hehe. We reached the hotel and check in. I have my own room! Hehe! well, it's connected to my aunts' room la, but whatever. I have my own room. Hehe!
So after unpacking, we decided to go to Central Station. But no pictures there. Just bought some bread and food supplies. Came back to hotel and ate then sleep awhile. By 2 plus, we were out again, walking along the streets. Alot of hot men around me, walking, on bike, in cars, on bicycle. But what threw me off was the smell of marijuana. It's a common knowledge that soft drugs are available on the streets here in Amsterdam. Also, prostitution, I think. I was walking along this street, when I saw 2 ladies, practically half naked, sitting on chairs at a display area of a shop. Dunno what I'm saying? Ok. You know when you go to a retail store, you will see display dummies on the display area. Well, instead of dummies, you get to see the ladies.
The people here are nice. They help you when you asked for help and all. We were in this shop and the we asked if we can get any Halal food here. Much to our delight, he said to walk a few streets ahead and we will find a kebab place. And we did! We were so happy. Then it was more walking here and there. Most of the shops have lollipops. Before you think that it's normal lollipops, it is actually drugs in form of lollipops. I was so glad I knew of this. If I didn't, you can jus imagine what will happen to me. Oh God! I don't even wanna think about it.
So after eating at the Kebab place, we window shopped a bit and then back to the hotel. So here I am now. 2moro is a busy days with tours. We will be going to Delft Blue, The Hague and Madurodam. Delft is the place where pottery is made. The Haque is the official residency of the Queen. As for MAdurodam, we can see the miniature exhibits of Netherlands landmarks.
In the afternoon, we wil be going to Keukenhof Flower Tour. It will be fun to see all the Tulips in fully bloom. Woooo!!!Cannot wait! In the meantime, pictures...More on Facebook and Multiply.
Penned on @ 1:39 AM
