Here in my home ... One love undivided...

Here is to Bangsa Malaysia...



No matter where I roam this is home sweet home

This is so true. Although I've been to many countries and have lived in the US, I will always call Malaysia home. Malaysia, Negaraku... tanah tumpah airku...

Kudos to Pete Teo (song composer), Yasmin Ahmad (music video director) and those who were directly and indirectly involved in the production of this video.

Happy Birthday Adin!

Adin turns 11 today!

It was 11 years ago today Adin came to this world to the eager family; me, WR (need not be mentioned...) and especially Tok Mama, Tok Abah (being their first grandchild), cousin Omar (who regarded Adin as his little brother...), Mama She, Baled, Kak Yaya... and all the rest of both sides of the family.


Present ready...

This year Adin demanded a Pokemon cake with his favourite charaters and a Pokeball on it. So the cake was ordered from Zurina.

The celebration was very simple and quiet. Only with three of us. Adin wanted it that way, so its easier to focus on the most important stuf, the present!


Candles ready to be lit.


Just waiting for the birthday boy...


Make a wish...


The moment Adin has been waiting for... his present!


Carefull...


... carefull...


OK... almost there...


a little more...


...yes! got it!


The smile of the boy who got what he wants for his birthday...


A father's love knows no boundary.


OK, enough of the mushy stuff!


Need to concentrate on the Nintendo DS Lite.


Nice cake. First slice was eaten by Ayah.


More cake being eaten... Nintendo box chucked aside.

Happy birthday again Adin! We owe you a birthday dinner at Las Caretas.


Mama

Last day @ MIHAS 2008

My weekend was spent at MIHAS (Malaysia International Halal Showcase) 2008, noted as the the world's biggest Halal trade show.

The last day was very eventful! OK, I was a bit starstrucked but I believe that those who know me long enough would understand...

The first celebrity appearance at MIHAS today was by Ning Baizura. Ning came with her husband and their timing was just perfect coz we were just done with a cooking demonstration by Chef Harun.


Just in time to try Nasi Minyak Bunga Telang & Daging Kuzi prepared by Chef Harun.


Chef Harun with Ning and Omar


The team with Ning & Omar

Thank you Ning & Omar for visiting and spending precious time at the booth.


The next celebrity to stop by MPOC's booth was Fauziah Latiff. I really have to thank Baya & Boeng (PA to Jee) for this.


The team with Fauziah Latiff

Thank you Jee for stopping by.


OK, two celebs stopped by the booth. We were ready for the third celebrity to drop by. Everybody in the booth was waiting for Anuar Zain. We were well prepared for his visit.


Book, bags & CD ready to be authographed with permanent marker. Drinks too just in case he got thirsty...


Souvenirs for Anuar Zain and his entourage...


Waiting for Anuar Zain...

Alas, he did not tour the exhibition hall as he has to rush to Melaka for another engagement... (or is it...??? hmmm...)

I expressed my dissapointment to my good friends at Malaysia Kitchen and the kind Chef Harun gave me some kerabu which he prepared with Anuar Zain. And they also showed me their pictures with Anuar, just to rub it in...


taken with my iPhone
The kerabu...
(I soo need to get the recipe for this kerabu)

However, at least I managed to get a shot of Anuar Zain by chance while he was at Malaysia Kitchen.


taken with my iPhone
He posed for me and said "hi.." sigh*...


All this would not have happened without the kind cooperation from those who were responsible in organising the celebrities' appearances at MIHAS 2008.

I would like to extend my sincere appreciation from the bottom of my heart to the MIHAS Secretariat - Zaidi Mat Zain, Mohd Azmeer, and the team - and En Rashid, the photographer for their kind co-operation in leading the celebrities to MPOC's booth. Thank you very much guys!!!

So, he wants an iPhone coz i have one...

WR was so fascinated with my iPhone that he has to get one as well.

I told him that if he only uses his phone just to make calls and for SMSing, he would be disppointed with the iPhone. See, the version that is available in Malaysia is the unlocked version and you basically have to install stuff that you want your iPhone to do. And iPhone can do a lot of wonders! So, he kept his Nokia N95 8GB and is currently using the iPhone.

And now we are the couple with iPhones...



His & hers iPhone...


Mine and his iPhone