[rabbits and raindrops]

Of the things Mom'll cook for you when you're sick, the Wilderness Girls and the unlikely craving.

2011-06-08T17:22:00.003+08:00

Right. So not exactly diligent with my gratitude diary now am I? Haven't updated my blog in ages too, must write something tonight! It's hard to recall on anything good about today especially since I can hardly walk because of the pain, and the painkillers are not WORKING (!) and I'm on my second day of medical leave (tomorrow will make it three)...but I guess maybe I can be grateful for today's breakfast. I had nasi goreng, coffee and roti cicah kari ikan, which was really yummy. Like yum!

And while having breakfast I watched Troop Beverly Hills. OKla, takde la awesome shit or whatever but Mom and I were laughing at Phyllis. She was so cute :)

You know what I feel like having right now? Kambing with mint sauce. Yes, kambing with mint sauce! I want!

Of catching people when they fall, the unexpected stranger and getting it just enough.

2011-04-10T12:57:00.002+08:00

This is my favourite version of Time After Time. I've been playing this song in loops since yesterday:

Here's a shout out to shu subri :) Getting a new comment from complete strangers is exciting especially since you don't expect people to read your blog anymore after being on hiatus for such a long time!

If you noticed, makanan tu sangat sedap kalau portionnya cukup-cukup je. Kalau berlebih tu rasa dia tak berapa best sangat dah. Hehe.

Of the unexpected princess, the slice of cake and the very upbeat song

2010-11-02T21:35:00.004+08:00

We were duly informed by Suriani today that she is actually Puteri Gunung Ledang.
A very pretty slice of kek lapis ordered for a meeting, orange and chocolate :)
"Kami Sedia Membantu" is actually a pretty catchy song. I secretly love singing it.

Of the things unsaid, prayers and the very Malaysian dessert

2009-05-17T19:11:00.003+08:00

I bought a new brown leather journal. To write the things I couldn't bring myself to share with the rest of the world.
Baca blog Fynn Jamal. Katanya: "...sesungguhnya doa yang tidak diketahui penerima adalah doa yang lebih mujarab khasiatnya." So I prayed for someone today.
I texted Matt to wish him well when I remembered that he'll be leaving to perform his umrah tomorrow. Matt kata dia akan doakan for the whole class di depan Kaabah nanti.
Ada agar-agar bentuk castle dekat open house rumah Auntie Zaidar petang tadi. And agar-agar laici yang sedap :)

Of a father's love, the one who is far away and some dessert can never go wrong

2009-03-21T18:52:00.000+08:00

There was a young father with a baby at McDonald's today. He was having his lunch, and his son was sleeping quietly in his carrier.
Reading Didi's comments on Facebook will always make me laugh.
Someone made me Osborne Pudding! Thank you :)

Of the wide open road, heaven in a bottle, and being under the spell

2009-03-20T20:01:00.000+08:00

We got out of the house way before 7.20 in the morning today. It was a beautiful feeling, whizzing down the highway with minimal cars in sight :)
Mom promised that she'll get me a bottle of perfume if she can when she gets back home from Langkawi!
Good Enough by Evanescence; which was introduced to me by Darren. Beautiful lyrics.

Of being blessed with wonderful people, cancelled classes and remembering things that matter

2009-02-05T22:39:00.003+08:00

This actually happened earlier this week but my heart is still warmed by its thought: I started off the first week post-holiday feeling extremely sick. On Monday I was down with a terrible headache so right after class I spread my mat and slept in the office, covered from head to toe with the kain pelekat I use for prayers. When I woke up after almost two hours of sleep, I realised that one of my classmates had used her shawl to cover me up and another stayed back when everyone else had went home to keep an eye on me. Words can't describe how touched I was and I can't thank them enough for caring at all.
Found out that we'll only be having one class tomorrow! Yeay!
I am reminded of that which I've forgotten, and I hope I'll never forget. InsyaAllah.

Of cupcakes, files and my crisp baju kurung

2009-01-12T20:20:00.005+08:00

Cupcakes from Puan H., cantik dan sedap! :D Terima kasih Puan, terima kasih Nyda!
Finally made full use of my colourful files. Sorted out my notes and scribbles.
Last night, I think I did an exceptionally good job at ironing my baju kurung for class today. Hehe.

Of Pet Society and a myriad of other things

2008-12-23T20:29:00.002+08:00

Now I get why some people are hooked to Pet Society on Facebook. It's addictive! Plus some of my friends have started noticing my pet Isabella's existence and they've started sending her gifts! :) A great way to keep in touch without
actually keeping in touch ;p
Using a freshly laundered telekung today. A fresh telekung always makes me feel like I'm going to try extra hard to pray a little better.
My neighbourhood bakery came up with festive cupcakes. Mini Santa Clauses and all :)
And did I tell you 'bout my new secret project? I'm psyched!

Of Twilight and a sandwich in between

2008-11-30T20:11:00.007+08:00

1. Edward Cullen. Need I say more?

2. A club sandwich for lunch.

3. Paramore's Decode.

Of broadbands, my comfy bed and the final examination

2008-10-28T04:54:00.004+08:00

Trying out the Wifi at McDonald's.
Coming home to find little sister sleeping on my bed (and throwing her out so I could sleep ;p).
Exam tips at almost 2 in the morning from a friend :)

Of a good company, ice creams and mothers

2008-09-26T23:47:00.000+08:00

Buka puasa with friends at Seoul Garden, One Utama. Great concept, miraculous food!
Aiskrim jagung with milk and nuts.
A mother picking up her child who slipped and fell on the smooth marble floor.

Of poems, photos and the rain

2008-09-14T23:44:00.001+08:00

This poem.
This photo.
The rain :)

Of stationeries, headshots and the new purple shirt

2008-09-13T14:49:00.002+08:00

New stationeries! Coloured pens, highlighters, papers, files and even more pens!
'Headshots' of Shaky Jelly thanks to FarahZ ;p
Mama's new purple shirt. Since we're of the same size then technically it's my new purple shirt too :D

Of the longest sleep in weeks, Sophie the green Kembara and popping kernels

2008-09-11T19:57:00.004+08:00

Waking up from a not-so-pleasant (though somewhat amusing) dream to Mama's voice calling me for sahur.
The sight of my lone car under the shady trees.
Microwavable popcorns with butter ;)

Of Scotsmen, Vaseline and printers

2008-09-07T23:23:00.001+08:00

After watching this movie, I have decided that I'm going to marry a Scotsman :D In Scotland, no less ;p
Found my tube of Vaseline as I was flipping the mattress to change its cover. Goodbye bleeding lips!
I love my printer, I love my printer, I love my printer.

Of Hathaway, Disney and spinal taps

2008-09-06T23:03:00.002+08:00

This picture of Anne Hathaway. If you disregard the picture from the waist down: I love how she looks standing against the backdrop of old buildings at dusk.
Melissa Disney in this video, specifically when she says: "Don LaFontaine, the man, the myth, the voice of a legend," at 5:10-5:15.
Watching Juno (yet again) and musing over the miracle of life. I still find it hard to comprehend how women are capable of carrying a real-life human being in her belly.

Of a new thumbdrive, good tunes and yummy cupcakes

2008-09-05T19:43:00.002+08:00

A new 4GB thumbdrive from Ayah.
Listening to Mr. Big's To Be With You while driving back home.

TO BE WITH YOU-MR....
Cupcakes from my neighbourhood bakery.

Of highlighters, embroidered flowers and calling up radio stations

2008-09-04T21:56:00.002+08:00

My purple highlighter.
The single embroidered flower on the white shirt I wore to class today.
I called the radio station and was featured on air! :))

Of thanking gestures, fancy catalogs and the yellow Volkswagen

2008-09-03T20:01:00.003+08:00

I made way for a car to get into my lane. He gestured 'thank you' with his hand. I rarely get that from a man.
The 2009 Ikea catalog is out.
As Athirah and I were driving home, we thought we saw an acquaintance making his way through the traffic in his yellow Volkswagen. We verbally willed the cars in front of us to go faster so we could catch up to confirm the identity of the man behind the wheels. Yep! We guessed right! Hehe.

Of edibles, more dates and power-napping

2008-09-02T20:13:00.003+08:00

The topic discussed on the radio this morning was your favourite Ramadhan bazaar edible(s). A young man called up to say that his favourite find at the bazaar would be the tepung pelita. That's my favourite too :)
A classmate who wishes to remain anonymous (though we think we may have a vague idea as to who this person might be ;D) bought boxes of dates for everyone. Yep, that's one box each--for all 18 of us.
Ikeen brought a mat. The two of us napped right in the middle of the class covered in a shawl and a kain pelekat each as we were waiting for our 4pm class to begin.

Of the morning sun, petrol and chicken rice

2008-09-01T21:42:00.004+08:00

There are days when my bathroom is capable of capturing the morning sunlight in the most beautiful way. This morning, was one of those days :)
The sight of a full tank as I clambered into my car. Courtesy of Ayah.
A young boy of about eight helping his family at the Ramadhan bazaar. He was yelling: "Nasi ayam! Nasi ayam! Nasi ayam!" at the top of his lungs, paying no attention to the mocking snickers by fellow sellers.

Of barbeques, black socks and a broken down boy

2008-08-31T19:58:00.002+08:00

We had a mini barbeque. The smell wafted all the way from the front porch into my room.
My new black socks came in a blue and orange plastic bag.
This remake:

I've been spending my money
In the old town
It's not the same honey
With you not around
I've been spending my time
In the old town
I sure miss you honey
Now you're not around
You're not around
This old town

Hola!

:)

Of smiling balloons, books and breakfast

2008-08-30T19:44:00.002+08:00

I saw colourful balloons with smiley faces at Nando's. Someone was preparing for a birthday celebration.
Bought some new books at the bookstore.
Sausage McMuffin for breakfast :D

Of green tea, rainbows and shimmery lips

2008-08-29T20:54:00.006+08:00

My packet of green tea-scented tissues.
A lone rainbow in the sky as lightnings were silently slashing back and forth.
My new tube of lipstick. "Shimmer Brown", it says :)

Of dates, flowers and the red glittered heart

2008-08-28T20:46:00.001+08:00

Dates in a red box. The one I bought from Ikeen.
Flowers on my windscreen as I was entering the car to go home from Mydin.
The heart with red glitters on Yanie's black t-shirt.