:: fridge magnets for free ::

Yeap, you read the title right. I have several fridge magnets from Australia to be given away for FREE.

There are only 5 magnets up for grabs, so if you are interested to own one just tell me why you want / need the magnet (English or BM) in the comment area together with your name / nickname and blog address (if any) so I could know you better. Winners will be chosen depending on creativity and attractiveness of the answers.

Contest ends on 11:59pm, Monday, 15 November 2010 and winners will be announced here on the next day, Tuesday, 16 November 2010.

It's not that hard so just express yourself now... I'm waiting ;-)

:: kiki's secret code ::

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333333333333as[ppppppppppppppz-00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000nmjjjjj-0ppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppppv=mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm,aqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqqwz'

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In case you're wondering what lies beneath the secret code, let me tell you I don't have any idea either because it is KiKi's. I intended to write a new post and as I opened the New Post tab she suddenly got up from her pink fluffy bed and stepped on this notebook's keyboard. I carried her away for three more times but she kept coming and "typing". 

Seriously, KiKi has a thing for gadgets. Before this she liked sleeping beside our wireless keyboard on the couch. She sometimes licked the edges before going to sleep or even put her hands on the keyboard while asleep. As can be seen in one of my previous post the other day, she even slept on my external hardisk. This is also not her first time typing on my notebook but this time she typed in a fresh New Post writing area so I guess I should just post it out. Now, should we consider her a new blogger in town? :-)

:: my new toy ::

I got myself a new toy from Popular bookstore, Summit USJ yesterday...

It's an 8-piece set of art & craft decorative edge scissors. Just tried them out this morning and they are all in perfect condition. I am as happy as a kid who managed to nag for a handful of candies! (yeayyy...)

I saw the set for the first time few months earlier when BFF and I went to Popular Amcorp Mall. It was end of the month and I was out of budget, but deep inside I vowed to get a set of those as I am into arts & crafts projects. Furthermore, they are cheaper than what we could expect. In case you didn't know, art & craft items are quite pricey in Malaysia because most items are imported from overseas. Moreover, not many people are interested in arts & crafts if compared to the western countries. The exposure is developing though as I could already see shops selling arts & crafts and scrapbooking stuffs in One Utama Shopping Centre. 

Anyway if you're wondering, a set of those only cost RM19.90. There are few others in a set of 6 (RM19.90 too) and 24 (RM29.90 if I'm not mistaken) and they either come with a bag, a steel holder or a wood holder. Different sets consist of different shapes of scissors and you just have to choose according to your liking. If you're also fond of arts & crafts and scrapbooking, I highly recommend you to own one as they are useful and able to enhance your projects. Totally awesome.

*keywords: scrapbooking scissors malaysia, art & craft scissors malaysia, scrapbooking tools malaysia

:: memorable melbourne - day 1 ::

*pssttt... this is one long entry. Just bear with it ya ;-)

Our journey begun on Thursday, 21 October 2010. Flight was scheduled at 1:40 pm, hence on the way to LCCT we first dropped KiKi at the Zul & Azizi Boarding Centre in Kinrara. Since living with us for already 2 months, that was the first time we ever got separated. I tell you it was a hard thing to do and I even shed my tears after leaving her. It was also our first time travelling with AirAsia X and we didn't expect much. Que was quite long at the check-in counter and we had to walk quite far to our airplane. I even saw some passengers boarding the plane with sweats trickling down their faces. What you pay is what you get - so can't complaint much about that.

Anyway AirAsia X was not that bad. They got leather seats which were quite comfy with ample space between the seats similarly to economy seat offered by other established carriers, except you need to rent (RM30) portable screen for entertainment or buy their Comfort Kit for RM35 if you require blanket or sleepmask which normally given as complimentaries by other carriers. One thing I like the most about travelling with AirAsia is their meals because they tasted really good (especially Pak Nasser's Nasi Lemak) if compared to usual packed in-flight meals given by other airlines. It was an 8-hour flight and we were surprised to hear that our flight will land at 12:30 am, one hour later than scheduled time due to daylight saving. Apparently time difference between Melbourne and Malaysia is 3 hours during Spring and Summer rather than 2 hours during Autumn and Winter, but not counted in the earlier itinerary. We felt sorry for our hosts though cuz we couldn't notify them about the delay. On flight, I made new friend with an Aussie who sat besides me. We chatted and before landing she gave me all RM she got amounting to RM50 because she didn't need them anymore. She told me to remember her and yes, I still remember you till today :-) We were glad we've safely arrived and happy to meet our wonderful hosts, Hairil and Isma. Isma even prepared us yong tau foo for supper (yong tau foo in Melbourne? wow!) and we excitedly chatting with each other before preparing ourselves for the next day.

The first place we visited on our first day in Melbourne was Healesville Sanctuary. We took bus and train from Bundoora, almost 3 hour journey to reach there as it was located somewhere in the countryside area. Prior to arrival, the view was scenic and there were cows and sheeps along the way. Totally calm. Admission fee for an adult was AUD24.80 but I got myself student rate at AUD19.20 by showing my student card (I'm used to showing my student cards in oversea and enjoy great discounts because they normally have special student admission rates.) 

Australian are proud with their local animals, so most animals we saw in the sanctuary were Australian such as emu, koala, echidna, kangaroo, wallaby, tasmanian devil, platypus and dingo besides other birds and reptiles. They got big, cute koalas and a number of kangaroos. We managed to pet the kangaroos after eating our packed lunch (fried mee & sardine puff) in the picnic area. Well, it was our lucky day indeed because the weather was lovely, bright and sunny all the way. According to weather forecast, the weather was up to 26 degrees that Friday. Nice...

It was still early, so from Healesville Sanctuary we made our way to Brand Smart factory outlet in Whitehorse Road. They have wide selection of brands at discounted prices like Esprit, Pumpkin Patch, Royal Doulton, Vileroy & Boch and other local brands. The place was quite desolated and quiet maybe because it was working day. We didn't buy anything either because after conversion, an Esprit blouse for instance was similarly priced to Esprit outlet in Kuala Lumpur. Since shops closed a bit late on Friday, we then headed to Westfield shopping centre before going home for dinner and had a good rest. 

...to be continued...

*keywords: review on AirAsia X, AirAsia X food, what to do in Melbourne, things to do in Melbourne, where to go in Melbourne, Melbourne Australia

:: words of wisdom ::

"...when you think your life is not really good

just think about others who are envying you for having such a good life from their point of view..."

:: when u love your cat ... (part 2) ::

...you will want to share your happiness with her.

After visiting the doctor, we went to Sherithans Pet SS19 which is in the same row with the clinic to buy KiKi's food. A friend recommended us that shop because they offer good price and ever since that I've become their regular customer. I usually went there alone after office but since Bee is with me today we took a look at their selection of toys. Later, we came out of the shop with 2lb IAMS for kitten (RM27), scratching post (RM33.10) and a cute, comfy baby pink bed (RM61.20) for our beloved lil' sweetheart. She got enough DIY toys already... time for the real thing.

I know we kinda spoilt her a bit, but she's just plain adorable. Like just now, she even accompanied me doing my things on the netbook while asleep. She's such a cutie...  

 

showing her love towards my external hardisk :-)

We will always love you KiKi...~!!! 

:: alhamdulillah ::

It's 01.11.10. 

Another 5 days to our 1 year 5 months wedding anniversary and with His blessing, we're filled with joy and happiness when we saw the lines:

 Alhamdulillah, the moment has finally arrived.

I didn't go to office today because I didn't feel like it and I didn't want to spend RM10 for parking because it was already late. I continued sleeping until Bee woke up and he later asked me to do the test. I got strong feeling about this since we came back from Melbourne but planned to do it this Saturday (06.11.10) instead. I thought it would be a great anniversary present but early present wouldn't hurt either, rite? So, I did it and my instinct was correct. We went to doctor to reconfirm and 2 lines appeared again. Doctor estimated I'm already 5 weeks 5 days. (Do you realise there's a lot of number 5 involved?) Still in the early stage, which require extra precautions. No papaya, no pineapple, no squatting and no ... said the doctor. 

Above all, I'm so glad to see how happy Bee was. I love you so much, dear~! Hopefully everything will go smoothly, insyaallah and please pray for us too, will ya?

:-)