Malaysian Dreamgirl

I found a link about Malaysian Dreamgirl at MalaysianSupermummy. Honestly, I have little knowledge about this programme and not really into it until my bro in law’s girlfriend told me recently that she was selected as one of the finalist. I was not surprised, as I do agree that Liana has the criteria to be selected. She is very friendly, humble and pretty. Liana, if you are reading this, don’t forget to belanja me ok? I'm promoting you here..haha

For those who don't know, Malaysian Dreamgirl (often abbreviated to MDG, now also known as Malaysia's Next Top Model) is an online reality television show in which a number of young women compete for the title of Malaysian Dreamgirl and a chance to start their career in the modelling industry. The competition will starts with 12 contestants. Basically, the format is quite similar to American Next Top Model.

This is Liana. Please don't forget to vote her.. Watch Malaysian Dreamgirl here or visit the blog here

Liana (front: left) with some other contestants. Picture taken from Malaysia Dreamgirl's blog

Liana with my twins, Adrianna & Arissa. The twins look like the kids from that Shaolin movie kan?Haha..I shaved them bald. It was an old pic anyway..

This picture was taken last year at my place. Me, liana and my sis in law, Ida was busy buat kuih raya and suddenly my bro in law came to surprise Liana with this cake. How sweet..Btw, me , liana and Ida are all Virgo gal..That's why we clique so well..

Ryan Seacrest’s awkward Slumdog interview

I was watching the interview last night and stunned to see how E’s Ryan Seacrest handled the interview especially to the kids from the cast of Slumdog Millionaire. The Indian names indeed baffled him, so he just held a sign up to the camera to introduce the children. But then, Seacrest was quiet for a little while and let the kids talk, to adorable effect, thus rescuing the moment.

He was so clumsy and asked inappropriate question. I wonder if he was serious when he asked if they would like to thank their wife and husband. Only four out of the six kids speak English.

I’m really proud of the kids. Even though they come from a poor area in Mumbai but they looked so polished. The boys looks so handsome in child size tuxedo and the girls looks so adorable in dress.

Why can’t our local producer produce this kind movie?

'American Idol' selects first three finalists

From The Malaysian Insider

LOS ANGELES, Feb 19 — Tatiana Del Toro had something else to cry about. The emotional 28-year-old crooner from San Juan, Puerto Rico, was one of nine "American Idol" semifinalists sent packing yesterday.

Del Toro, whom judge Simon Cowell called a "drama queen" after her performance on Tuesday, bawled after she wasn't selected to continue in the "Fox" singing competition.
"It's up to America," she told host Ryan Seacrest before the results. "It's up to the power of love."

No tears were shed by the first three finalists of season eight: Alexis Grace, the soulful 21-year-old single mother from Memphis; Michael Sarver, the beefy 27-year-old oil rig worker from Jasper, Texas; and Danny Gokey, the spikey-haired 28-year-old church music director from Milwaukee. The trio received the most viewer votes.

Recent widower Gokey overwhelmed the judges with Mariah Carey's "Hero" at the conclusion of Tuesday's ho-hum performance episode. They were also impressed with Grace's take on Aretha Franklin's "Never Loved a Man," comparing her to first "Idol" Kelly Clarkson. Sarver, who sang Gavin Degraw's "I Don't Wanna Be," received a mixed reaction from the panel.

"I think if you get through, it's because people like you," Cowell told Sarver on Tuesday.
Next week, 12 more semifinalists will vie for three spots in the competition's top 12, but Del Toro and the other dismissed semifinalists, such as Anoop Desai and Ricky Braddy, may have another chance. After the first nine finalists are selected by viewer votes, the judges will pick the last three finalists following a wild card round March 5. — AP

Breaking up

Breaking up is never fun. The loss of a relationship can be incredibly hard. It can sometimes feel like the end of the world. Mixed feeling such as devastation, loneliness and bitterness are some emotions that one could feel.

When a friend whom I considered as little sister called and told that she had ended her four years relationship with her bf, I sympathized. I know how she feels. It’s hurt.

I’m not an expert, I’m saying based on my own experienced. I acknowledged my feelings. I feel sad, hurt, angry and betrayed. I live in the moment and allow myself to cry. Thank God, the pains eventually ease.

I’m glad that “A” turns to me for advice. She is now temporary staying with me until she found a new place. I’ll be with her to go through this difficult transition. It is not easy as it may takes weeks, months or years for her to forget.

How I get over a break up?

• Pray
• Read Mars and Venus Starting Over: A practical Guide for Finding Love Again After a Painful Break Up by John Gray (Very impactful. I love this book!)
• Change to new hair style (Cut short and coloured it blonde)
• Register myself to a Guitar Lesson (Only last for 2 months)
• Register myself to a Mandarin Class (Quit after 2 lessons)
• Lepak at Coffee Bean, Dome, Starbucks at KLCC (Hoping for rebound guy..haha)
• Go clubbing (I enjoy watching live band)
• Eat a lot
• Shopping
• Travel (Went to Jakarta, Bandung and Bali with some of girlfriends)

What happen if you loss your child?

Thank God it didn’t happen to me. And I hope it would never happen to me or anyone of us.

Last Sunday I brought my twin to a park near Seremban 2. I put them on the twin stroller and push them along the park. It’s been quite some time I didn’t put them in the stroller. Nasib baik, my twin still nak duduk dalam tu but it’s only for a little while. I purposely put them in the stroller because I know it would be a chaos for me n my mom to jaga them if they are on their own foot. Tak terlarat nak kejar.

Ramai betul manusia kat situ. Maklumlah, tak banyak tempat to leisure di Seremban ni. Macam-macam aktiviti boleh buat kat sini. Ada yang main kite, main kat playground, jogging, bagi ikan makan at the central lake, picnic and macam-macam lagi lah.

I spotted a young girl, I think about 3 years old crying near the field. There’s one lady yang duduk near the girl. I assumed that was her mom. Manalah tau menangis sebab merajuk ke..But, upon reaching them I can clearly hear the conversation. “Mana mak?” The lady asked. The girl didn’t answer but keep on crying.

My mom, being a kay po chi..terus pergi to that girl. Memang kesian. Tersedu-sedu menangis sampai meleleh air hidung..hehe..i ambil tisu and wipe her nose. I asked her dengan siapa dia datang? I sebut Mak, Ayah, Abang and Kakak. Dalam tersedu sedan dia hanya sebut kakak. Poor girl. Maybe her kakak secara tak sedar left her behind while playing. Lama juga we all menunggu. Tak ada sapa yang datang pun. We spotted two guards tengah berehat at one of the gazebo. My mom suggested to hand the girl to the guards but I refused. Tak boleh percaya. Lebih baik tunggu. If memang tak ada orang claim, then I’ll send her to the nearest police station.

Tiba-tiba ada seorang lelaki datang. With him, there are two other girls which I suspect the poor girl older sisters kot. Geram betul tengok bapak budak ni. Muka selamba je. Tak nampak risau pun. Tak takut ke anak kena culik? Sedih betul tengok attitude sesetengah orang Malaysia ni. Very careless. Nasib baik dia sempat cakap terima kasih. If not, teruk dia kena lecture from me.

Sedih dan sayu bila teringat adik Sharlinie yang masih hilang..Harap-harap masih ada harapan untuk ditemui..

Moral of the story, tolong jaga anak anda baik-baik.

I'm in dilemma

After I sent back my maid permanently some time ago, my twins are fully supervised by my parent at their home in Seremban. Due to that, I have to travel up and down to Seremban every alternate day and most of the weekend I’ll spend my time there. Though my mom said that I don’t have to come back that often but I can’t bear to be apart from them. I feel so alone. Things would be different if hubby is around…

I have already planned on how to raise my child. I want them to follow my way but it’s hard to materialize if they are not here with me. My parent has their own way too but their method does totally contradict from mine. It’s ok to shower them with lots of love but it has to be balance with other areas too such as discipline. I don’t want them to be overly spoiled.

I’m thinking of taking the twins to stay with me here and send them to nursery during the day. It will be quite hectic and hassle especially me alone have to do everything all by myself. It sounds scary to me but I am prepared as along as I get the support from hubby (although he is far and can’t help much physically but I hope he can give me moral support), friends and close family.

How to tell my parent that I intend to take their only grandchildren from them? I don’t want to be label as ungrateful child. They have tremendously helped and supported me all this while. My heart melts when my dad told hubby that his life is meaningless without the twin. The separation is clearly unbearable for either one of us.

Perhaps I shall wait.

Fancy these bags?

If you are a cat lover and had difficulty to search for this kind of bags, worried no more. These bags are very useful, cute and more importantly they are water proof. I have purchased some of these bags for my twins. They love cats so much!

For ordering, visit Tinytapir (Malaysian) or here (it's a Japanese website). If you fancy any design from the Japanese website but it is not shown in Tinytapir, copy the code no and pass to tinytapir. They will order it for you.

Snippets

• Life back as normal as hubby has gone back to Jeddah last Friday. 10 days was not enough for me and kids to spend with him after missing him for nearly 7 months. We were busy with kids and visiting and had only one day for dating. Dapat jugak tengok Underworld 3. Tengok Gold Class lagi..Haha..
  


• Hubby was hospitalized last Monday after 2 days arrived in Jeddah. He complained of stomachache and were rushed for some tests. He was suspected of having Appendics. I was so worried because this is the second time that he was admitted in Jeddah. Weird, because kat Malaysia tak pernah sakit pun. His previous admission was due to chest pain and doctor suspected that something in his stomach burst. Main suka hati aja doctor sana suspect2. Nak straightaway buat operation pulak tu. Gila betul. Masuk ICU lagi. After buat banyak test, the doctor didn’t find out anything and tulis pneumonia on his medical report. This time pun same, suspect appendics but after some test and spend the whole night in the ward doctor cakap maybe food poisoning! Memang betul-betul gila because it creates panic for us here in Malaysia.
  


• Another news that stumble me is my boss asked me whether I’m interested to be transferred to one of our subsidiary because the Asst Manager for PR Dept of that company is resigning. I’m not sure whether my boss is sincere or saja nak get rid of me from this department. Arrgh..tension gila. Without telling me the perks and what had been offered, she asked me whether I’m interested or not there and then. She said I would enjoy more if I join that company because it will be more challenging. Yeah, I do admit that but the ways she say it to me sound so suspicious. Whatever it is, I’ll consider it.

• I’m so frustrated that Rihanna concert is postponed to a new date. I have already planned what to wear this Friday! But my frustration shade off when my best friend Syaheen invited me to watch PGL this Friday. I watched PGL twice during the last season but still eager to see it again this time.

• One of my best friend Ziahlicious gave birth to a adorable baby girl on 1st February 2009. Congratulation also to another best friend, Farah Hamimy with her gorgeous baby Sofia that was born on 26 December 2008 and Syaheen for her newborn baby girl khalisya.

Outing at Jungle Gym

Last Friday, all of us went to Jungle Gym in Bangsar Shopping Centre. Situated at the 4th floor, it is indeed a good place for parents to bond and have fun with their kids. My friend, Pacha who’d been there with her lovely daughter Bali Meranti was so enthusiastic when telling me about this place. True enough, all of us were so happy and had a great time there.

Beside Jungle Gym, there are also other activities such as Indoor skating, Art class, Computer class and others. The Stuff Your Face Cafe has a range of meals and drinks that tailor made for kids.

We arrived at 3.30pm and left Jungle Gym about 6pm..Phew, penat but enjoy..Dah lama tak buat obstacle course, slides and climbing..

Masuk aja entrance, terus grab this horses..

Naik horse sampai tak nak lepas..

Takut-takut nak masuk..

This lady accidentally dropped her handphone..nasib baik dapat jumpa..

Me having fun lying in a pit full of balls..

Excited betul..

Arissa tengah collect balls..macam pandai je..

Tak tentu arah lompat-lompat..

Gambar kenang-kenangan sebelum balik..

Cuti-Cuti Malaysia

Since hubby and I have limited time, PD is the most convenient place for our vacation because it’s situated in between of my family’s house in Seremban and our house in KL.

We checked in at Avillion late in the evening. This place reminds me of our first honeymoon, almost three years back..Haha..I just couldn’t believe that I already have two kids..Rasa macam baru aja kahwin..

Baru lepas check in..Almost all rooms are fully booked. We were given room no 614 but later we changed to room no714 sebab our door has problem pastu 2-3 kali bergelap..menjerit-jerit my twins..nasib baik dapat upgrade..hehe

Excited tengok air laut.. Macam tak pernah tengok..padahal baru aja mandi laut last month but tak sempat nak blog..

Lepak sambil minum susu..Penat after mandi pool and laut..Sorry, tak ada gambar masa mandi coz hubby cakap tak payahla bawa camera..tak ada orang nak jaga..Al maklumla my DSLR camera ni besar and berat..

Esoknya, bawa pergi kid's cabin. Belum mandi lagi ni..Sebab tu baju semua sama aja..haha.. Tak banyak toys, but the twins really enjoyed themselves sampai duduk atas meja..haha

Eagerly waited to feed the animals. .

Arissa tengah bagi rabbit makan..Yang kelakarnya,lepas dia hulur kat rabbit tu, dia masukkan kacang panjang tu dalam mulut dia pulak..eeee..

Cutenya..

He’s back

It was supposed to be a surprise but the news burst one day before he arrived. My sis in law knew about it from my facebook. Unfortunately, she read my status where I said I’m happy and eager to see my husband. Haha…Then, the news break again when my grandpa datang rumah..He asked, how’s your husband and bila dia nak balik? Hmm..tak sampai hati pulak nak menipu dia..So, terpaksa la beritahu infront of the other family members..My mom yang paling terkejut..

Disebabkan my family dah tahu, my husband asked me to tell his family too. Dah tak jadi la my plan to surprise them..Yang kelakarnya, my husband pulak yang kena surprise because in initial plan it was supposed me, my brother and my twins fetch him at the airport. In the end, semua orang from his and my family waited for him.. Haha..

It was a sad moment for me to see my twin didn’t recognize their daddy. My husband tried to hug them but they refused. But Alhamdulillah, after about one and a half day, my twins have become comfortable with him.

Some shots at the airport:

Adrianna and Arissa a bit malu-malu

Adrianna a bit blur agaknya..

Arissa pun sama..