Selingan: Gita Gutawa - Bukan Permainan

Just saw this on Astro Ria today and loved it.

End of Syawal

Whilst we should all feel blessed that we have lived to celebrate another Syawal, it is always a relief, admittedly, that it is over too. I haven't had much rest nor quality family time since the first day of raya. Eventhough we purposely kept the raya-ing to a minimum, but every weekend there is always one open-house invitation to another.

We, however, did not organise any open-house event ourselves. Simply I didn't think I could cope without my senior maid who conveniently went home for 1-month leave, what with the baby, work, weekend commutes to Bandar....the list is long. So we kept it simple and for the few that came to our house - it was those that really mattered and close to our hearts anyway.

...and now for that quality time.

p/s the maid's back too.

The shop that must not be named

I don't know about you, but I hate it when shopkeepers/salespersons are on a permanent bystander mode. It's even worse when they just don't seem to have a clue about the products that they are supposedly selling.

We chanced upon this baby's clothes shop in KB on our way to The Early Learning Centre (or something along the line) to buy some toys for the boys. Since The Early Learning Centre was closed, we decided to check out the baby's clothes shop just 2 doors away - conveniently the shop didn't have a name nor could I find any shop sign.

Anyway, of course this being Brunei, instead of being greeted we got the standard cold hard stare from the 2 ladies (in black, i might add) behind the counter (score: 1-0). Oklah, maybe they needed a bit of warming up. So we browsed around the shop - admittedly they do have some nice stuff - and then I asked about the size of some baby socks. I didn't realise that my question had posed a challenge to their mental capacity as it took a few exchanging glances between them and a dramatic pause before I finally got a response. The response was *drum rolls please* "Those are for babies." Really? I was actually thinking of getting some for my grandma. Doh!! Wrong answer!! (Score: 2-0).

Through gritted teeth, I decided to hazard another attempt for Round 2 of Mastermind - this time with the nail-biting, "Do you have this in size 6 months and above?" Tick...tock...tick...tock... *Cue: bales rolling across the shop with sounds of crickets in the background.*

Let me tell you that while this mind-blowing exchange took place, the ladies were sat behind the counter the whole fucking time.

I am all for naming and shaming - however the shop did not have any signs nor name anywhere in sight. Alas, one quick look around the shop and we quickly ushered the boys out the door....of course no shopping bag in hand. Take that, you silly cows.

I can't believe it's Sunday already...

*shucks*

eXtreme stupidity

Me & Laukong were watching the Travel & Living channel when we happened upon this programme called eXtreme Gourmet. I must say it's the crappiest show I have watched on the Travel & Living channel. Basically the presenters travel to different parts of China and eat the local "delicacies". It's one thing to try the strange and the weird, but it's another to make such condescending remarks. It's so disrespectful and undignified. I mean where's the cultural learning in that? Plus the whiny lady presenter is so super annoying. Please, I hope you choke on the bull's penis.

New Evidence Found!

I have been busy updating my Incriminating Evidence. I forgot what a pain it is uploading jpg files on blogger but the result was worth it. And no, no handbags this time. I won't be taking any credits for the items either (am only the photographer). Check out for yourself ;)

Selingan: Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Maps

I'm dedicating this video to Justy, Nips, Lulu and Mac who came by for sungkai yesterday. I haven't seen them since a week before puasa. How I have missed them. It was lovely to catch up especially with Laukong back as well.

Pixie-licious

Doesn't she look absolutely fabulous???? Looks like I may have to make that trip to the hairdresser's again - trouble is from the last trip, I may end up looking with a crew-cut instead!!

Selingan: Zoe - Sunshine on a Rainy Day

One of my favourite songs from the 90's. Unfortunately it was a one-hit wonder. But good God, did we really used to dance like that???? Oh how we loved lycra! 

Enjoy - if only for the tragic comedy of it. "Makes my soul trip, trip away!!"

Back to reality

I start work tomorrow...nuff said.

School's cool but snoring's so last season!

Yesterday marked another major milestone for me - it was my boys' first day at their new school, particularly second born as it was his first time at school. I was forced to leave 2 crying boys, and no matter what you never get used to that. It was heart-wrenching to leave them like that.

Laukong also arrived home. In an ideal world, this would mean that I will finally get a good night's sleep. Unfortunately, the return of Laukong also means his notorious snoring has too - sadly with a vengeance as it kept the baby (READ: me) awake!

*Sigh* Here's to many more sleepless nights. Welcome home, Laukong. *Chink*

Living Vicariously: Sunset Boulevard

Happy Mating, Anus!

We bade bon voyage to my sister yesterday to find a Korean "mate" (haha!!). Happy mating, Anus.

On our way out, the rest of the family decided to eat (all the crying made us hungry) at the newly opened Delifrance near the arrival area. Apart from hardly anything available from the menu, service was really slow. At one point, I was confident that by the time our orders came, my sister would also return back home with her Masters degree.

While waiting I managed to find some amusement in this annoying girl with a whiny voice who had more cake on her face than Delifrance had on their menu. I was itching (read: dying) to do an impression of her (I am not called impersonator extrodinaire for nothing) but couldn't as it would have been too obvious in the already cramped restaurant. However, my wish became a reality as soon as we got home much to my baby sister's (yes, there's more of us where we came from) amusement.

Justy/Beauty, will do a repeat performance for you when we next meet up!

Mating Season in Konglish

As I've mentioned a few blogs back, my sister will be going to Korea to do her Masters. I thought I'd share with you an e-mail she received from the University regarding her arrival and orientation. Please read carefully, and pay particular attention to item no.3. Have fun reading. I did!

Dear Fellows

There's a few days left to see you. I'll arrange somethings you are wondering.

1. Dormitory

I already told you can stay from the date you will arrive here, and until on 29th August, cafeteria in the dorm will not be run, and you can eat out near the dormitory.

The fee of Domitory includes meals (breakfast & dinner) in the weekday. You have to pay when you eat lunch or meal in the weekend.

The room of dorm is used by 4 people, equipped with basic furniture such as bed, desk, closet.

Only bed sheet to cover a bed is supplied to you.

You can bring personal quilt,, pillow, towel or buy in the Mart which is very close to the dorm.

You can check the room through the webiste - please check NO. 1 dorm

* If you do not want to stay the dorm I prepare for you, please let me know. I have to assign the rooms to the whole students by tomorrow morning. Once the room is assigned to you, it cannot be changeable nor cancelled.

* If there is anyone to use a guest house I said before, please let me know. I have to ask for that.

Single room - 30,000 won/ a day/ 1 person

600,000 won/ a month/ 1 person + deposit

Double room - 50,000 won/ a day/ 2 persons

1,000,000 won/ a month / 2 persons + deposit

2. Allowance

I know you will get allowances from NIIED through us. I think until you can get the first monthly allowance it will be take some days or weeks because there need to be a procedure. Therefore, please prepare the money for you to spend for about a month in case of need. I'll let you know how you can demand the monthly allowance later.

3. Korean Mates

There are many Korean volunteers who want to help you learn Korea's culture and be friends with you.

I'll mate him/her with each of you, so most of you can see your Korean mate at the airport. In case the arrival time is too soon or too late, he/she can't come to meet you.( I'll find the other way in such a case. )

You should come to the dorm by airport bus & local bus with the help of your mate. I hope you and your mate enjoy the first journey from the airport to the dormitory.Because you cannot help being helped from your mate a lot, especially for the first week, please try to give a favor just like your mate do.

4. Orientation - 2nd September 11:00 middle auditorium in University

You will participate the orientation which will held for all the foreign students in University.

There will be undergraduate students, graduate students and language school students.

You can hear general information about University from this, if you have any question about graduate school, you can ask the staff of graduation school team directly.

About academic policies of Korean language course, you will hear after that.

There also will be a level test on that day.

5. Special program - from 3rd September to 12nd September, 10:00 ~ 12:00

According to the level test, this special program will be run.

You can learn basic Korean language and experience Korean traditional culture.

You know, this is just special program. FYI, the regular course is run for 4 hours a day from Mon to Fri.

Still, there are few people who didn't send the exact flight schedule to me.

Please let me know as soon as the flight schedule is fixed.

Have a good trip.

Hell Yeah!

I bought myself some DVDs today. I have been so out of touch with movies lately that it's good to catch up on movies that I have missed at the cinema. A good one that I watched so far is HellBoy II: The Golden Army. It is definitely better than the first HellBoy with plenty of new characters under the direction of Guillermo del Toro (Pan's Labyrinth - loved this though I found it scary). Luke Goss of Bros fame did a great job playing Prince Nuada (he was equally impressive in Blade II as well).

Style Note: Love Selma Blair's haircut.

Living Vicariously a Reality for the Day

I had such a fun day today. For a change the "photographer" gets to be photographed with many thanks and love to Justy's daughter, Lulu. She took lots of photos of me and the kids. I am looking forward to seeing the finished product.

Oh, for a change my vicarious living was a reality today too - I may have been all dressed up with nowhere to go, but at least my outfits were captured in good old technicolour! Haha! *Click! Clash!*

Living Vicariously: A Lovely Gray

It's been raining a lot lately.

Selingan: Tarkan - Kiss Kiss

Dedicated to my wonderful friend, Justy. Love you loads. *Muah, muah*

Lucky Number Slevin

I finally got to watch one of the movie channels for a change (the default channel at home is either Cartoon Network or Playhouse Disney), and chanced upon Lucky Number Slevin. It turns out to be a pretty good movie with a pretty smart plot.

Oh, and Josh Hartnett in a "kamban" was a bonus too. ;)

The Witches of Eastwick

The Witches of Eastwick came over despite my attempts to avoid the visit. However, I was was saved this time around as it was only a day trip.