:: a happy preggie mommy-to-be ::

Haven't write much about my pregnancy lately. This is my 18th week and I've been preggie for 4 and a half month. Surprisingly time flies pretty fast for me because I don't feel like carrying the lil one that long and it's almost halfway to delivery. I now understand the joy of being pregnant and the most wonderful experience so far is feeling the lil one kicking inside my tummy. Started feeling light kicks in my 16th week but they're now stronger and sometimes vigorously active as if he / she is playing, turning and spinning around. Such moments not only create bonding between us but also give positive sign that our baby is growing healthily. Day-by-day my fervent wish is for him / her to grow heathily and perfectly well.

Went to the second check-up two weeks ago. Bee came all the way to my office just to accompany and together we watched the lil one through the black & white ultrasound scan monitor. Alhamdulillah, according to the doctor he / she is growing accordingly to his / her age. Yeap, if compared to the printed scan image from previous month the lil one did look bigger and the best of all was watching his / her heart beating. MasyaAllah! 

Apart from all that I was also happy to know that my weight still remain as it is like the previous month. Like the doctor said, "it is fine if the mother doesn't gain weight as long as the baby is growing healthily." (ngeee :-D ) I didn't control my eating behaviour but I must admit that I didn't eat more than usual. I just eat when I feel like eating and the frequency is almost similar to how I normally eat before, only this time I hardly skip the three main meals especially breakfast. So far I have gained around 2 kg above my normal weight. However, when I was in Melbourne my weight was 2 kg lesser so all in all I might have increased around 3 to 4 kgs so far. I've read and heard about people associating pregnancy with 'the joy of eating for two' and I'm expecting that 'joy' in the next few weeks perhaps.

Apart from the maternity pants bought last month, I didn't buy anything else for this pregnancy except a pair of wedges to be worn everyday to office. No maternity dress yet or 'uniform' as what people have been asking because my current principle is "pakai selagi mampu". No need to worry peeps, I'll buy and wear appropriate clothing when the time comes. No need to gasp everytime you see me in that 3-inch wedges or wearing a skinny jeans or what you claimed as 'tight clothes' (referring to before pregnancy working shirts / attire) because I'm still comfortable in one. No worries though, I'll move on later :-)

Starting first week of new year people have started 'discovering' about my baby bump. Seriously, the growth was tremendously obvious after entering second trimester and I've been stopped by a number of people asking and confirming about it. I only informed the good news to a very small group of people earlier, only to those who were close to me but I've learnt that first pregnancy not only bring joy to the parents-to-be but also to those who knew because almost everybody who have been asking me so far showed this warm reaction after I said "yes." Not forgetting those who willingly provide tips and shared their experiences happily; and being a newbie, I really need those knowledge. Although they might not read what I write here, I still want to thank them for their support - thank you so much to each and every one of you.

I've been trying to snap at least a pic of my baby bump but too bad I still couldn't make it. Will try to achieve it soonest possible and treasure it here later. Alhamdulillah, I thank Allah the almighty for this gift. There's nothing else to say apart from "being pregnant is such a wonderful experience and I'm enjoying every moment of it."

:: french crepe ::

That was my FB status this afternoon and I'm telling you, having French crepe on a cold, gloomy, rainy Sunday is simply a bliss. It's easy to make (only 15 minutes from A-Z) yet the result looks sophisticated as its name. 

Here lemme share with you the steps to an impressive and tasty dessert / savoury:

I'm a pancake fan and Betty Crocker Pancake Mix flour is the best pancake flour I've used so far. I tried Pillsbury's but it wasn't as milky and good as Betty's. This mix can be used not only for pancake but also for waffle and crepe, so this is my main ingredient for the crepe I was preparing.

I'm making one serving of crepe so the ingredients and measurements are:

1/2 cup of flour

1 egg

1/4 cup of fresh milk

Stir all ingredients together into a silky smooth batter.

Heat a non-stick pan and pour in a thin batter, cook until bottom is golden on both sides. Fold each crepe into quarters and serve with fillings of your choice. As for mine, the end result looks like this:

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I felt like one of the MasterChef!

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I served my crepes with banana and chocolate sauce but you can choose whether to make the crepe as a savoury or dessert. If savoury, common fillings include cheese, eggs, mushrooms and various meat products whereas for dessert, sweet toppings for the crepes include sugar, maple syrup, whipped cream, jam or fruit slices. 

Happy trying!


p/s: this is my loyal companion or 'supervisor' in the kitchen who always watches everything I cook:

*keywords: how to make crepe, french crepe recipe, how to make french crepe, simple crepe 

:: what your handbag is saying about you ::

Thank God it's finally Friday.... woohooo!!! After a long hectic week I can now forget all those numbers for a while and do something relaxing / something I like to do such as writing or blog hopping or even sleeping. From what you could read in my previous entry, this week was not only stressful with workloads and long list of deadlines but also filled with annoying behaviours - up till today's afternoon. Well, I have surpassed all that so let's just forget about it and move to other interesting stuff instead. 

Every morning I start my day in the office with a lil' routine, which is going through thumbnails of featured news / articles on yahoo.com. It's a personal thing and I really enjoy it. I don't like reading online newspaper so it is another option for me to gain new knowledge everyday. Furthermore, local newspapers are kinda sucks with all those political stories. Through my own personal thumbnail-news-surfing activity I learnt a lot of new info and even updated with what's happening all over the world. I will choose topics that interest me and they are random either from yahoo!Finance, Shine, omg!, Health, News, Sports... anything as long as that particular topic attracts my attention. 

There was this interesting article I read days (or was it a week ago, I couldn't remember) from yahoo!Finance and it was about "what your purse (handbag) is saying about you". I love handbags and believed most of us do too so I thought sharing the info here is worthwile. It might be true and it might be not... so just take it for leisure reading. Enjoice! (*wink).

The Eternal Prepster

 A woman who totes Longchamp's classic Le Pliage canvas bag to the office is conservative and traditional, yet secretly relishes carrying a status symbol. "She is wearing plaids and pearls," says Zoe. Adds Minkoff, the owner is "practical and loves a bag where she can carry all her essentials at once."

The Upwardly Mobile Do-Gooder

 The legions of young urbanites who cart around burlap bags designed by FEED, a philanthropic organization whose mission is to curb global hunger, are "obviously concerned about the world and the environment," says Zoe. She's "a little crunchy but brand-aware," adds Collins.

The Lady Who Luxes

A ladylike Louis Vuitton bag is the standard arm candy of a woman who has feminine -- and expensive -- taste. "This woman is a label freak," Collins says. Adds Zoe: "She has a job, but she may not need the money." Minkoff notes: "You'll never find her outside her house without the 'It' heels."

The Multitasker

 A young gal who wears many hats in addition to her 9-to-5 job favors an expandable bag with many pockets. "She was voted Most Likely to Succeed in high school," Collins says. "She's a little bit safe in her dress, but in a cute way." The purpose of her tote "is to allow her to be hands-free," says Minkoff.

The Brooklyner

 A vibrant print bag is the sign of a city-dwelling hipster who doesn't care about dress codes. "She isn't too worried about her bag matching her shoes matching her belt matching her outfit," says Zoe. "It's for the style blogger," says Schelter. Collins adds: "She doesn't get her hair blown straight."

The Power Mom

The leather shopper was made for working moms. She "needs room to keep all her necessities in place while running around in between meetings and playdates," says Minkoff. Its wearer likes labels, says Collins, "but doesn't need to show them." Schelter adds that its price makes it "still a treat."

The Pantsuit Executive

 A leather handbag from a luxury house such as Mulberry completes the no-nonsense executive's professional look. "With the power women of today, they want to be taken seriously," Zoe says. "They also want to look fashion-forward." Schelter: "It is very easy to put files and a laptop in here."

The Party Girl

 A crossbody bag that doubles as a clutch screams "work hard, play harder." The owner is "still young enough to go out at night after work," says Schelter.

The Early Adopter

 A purse designed by an of-the-moment fashion darling suggests the wearer isn't referring to real machinery when talking about hardware. "This bag doesn't have a lot of functionality," says Zoe. "You make it work because you love it." Adds Collins, "People think she's on the cutting edge."

The Hoarder

 Massive oversize bags show "that maybe you're not as focused as you need to be because you can't edit what's in your handbag," says Schelter. "If you go to a job interview with a bag the size of your body filled with crap, they're going to be a little nervous," says Zoe. Collins agrees: "She is kind of a mess."


So which one is yours and what does your handbag is saying about you?
{ pssttt... mine's third from top ;-) }


*source: http://finance.yahoo.com/family-home/article/111851/your-handbag-your-self

:: busy like a bee ::

Sorry for the lack of update but I'm going through a hectic week. Due to this stressful moment, I highly appreciate if some people could tolerate and assist me by:

1. Not talking to me if it's only to hurt my feeling. Yes, I feel quite lonely lately because I have no social life but if communication occured was only to offend me, then I'd rather continue being alone.

2. Showing some effort at least instead of continue being ignorance. I don't want to hear those excuses. If you're the boss, act like one.

3. Asking nicely if you require something from my side. I can construct my words and speak nicely to you and other people so please respect that and don't be rude.

4. Stop giving lame excuse. Yes, I am busy with my work but it doesn't mean I don't have time to eat or answer phone calls. I don't mind if you don't want to invite me but no need to say to myself or others - "I'm afraid you / she's too busy with work, that's why" whereas you never show any effort of doing so.

Thank you.

:: gambar kereta jejai yang terbaru ::

Petang tadi masa baru masuk highway plus dari tol Seremban ada kereta kuning berdesup kat lane laju. Kereta pun bukan sebarangan, jenis Corvette Concept z28 yang entah ada berapa buah je kat Malaysia ni. Encik suami terus cakap "ni lah kereta Jejai tu...". Sebenarnya nak tunjuk pada saya jenis kereta yang dia pakai, tapi sekali memang betul laa pulak tu memang kereta dia sebab no plate pun obvious - JEJ41. Bawak tak payah cakaplah, memang laju gila. Tapi apa nak kisah, kalau dia mampu beli kereta harga setengah juta takkan bayar saman pun dia tak mampu kan.

Before this Jejai pakai Lamborghini tapi maybe tak nampak berapa ganaz kot. This time memang caya lah bro... ganaz habes! Kereta macam BumbleBee Transformers tu...

Hrmm, agak-agak Fasha ada dok sebelah tak tadi? 

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:: zaquan & ayu raudhah bersanding dgn monyet ::

Kalau nak tengok gambar-gambar majlis persandingan Zaquan Adha & Ayu Raudhah, bolehlah check blog beautifulnara. Cantik! Pengantin pun sama cantik sama padan... memang seswai. Saya tahu diorang akan kahwin tapi tak amik port sangat pun cuma apa yang membuatkan saya tertarik untuk buat satu entry khas untuk diorang ialah gambar-gambar ni:

Comel je baby monyet tu tido hisap jari. Rambut pun stylo abes. Siap bawak bersanding sekali. Alahai, mesti diorang sayang sangat kat baby monyet tu kan... yeap, saya faham perasaan itu. Kalau kitorang ada KiKi, diorang ada Rooney ;-)

*credits (image): piccalasso via beautifulnara.com

:: exhausted ::

Wanna write some stuff but couldn't hold my eyes any longer.

Guess I'll be seeing you tomorrow then.

Good nite and sweet dreams peeps!

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