So Low... Indonesia~!

My sister and my mom just came back from having a nice holiday (according to them) in Solo City and Yogjakarta in Indonesia. The photos they took were so-so, they didn't even bring the camera on the day to Borobodur Monument! Sad thing was they traveled with AirAsia which I think not a nice thing to start your nice holiday. I mean like, they didn't even have the connecting flight to Alor Star from KL.

Anyway, here are the photos I edited. You would probably think that none of these have to do with Solo, Yogjakarta and even Indonesia.

My favorite from the bunch, cause it has the Airbus A320's winglet.

Sunset over Mount Merapi, onboard the AirAsia's A320.

Very artistic I guess and that's why I like this one.

The Borobodur monument, taken with the sister's Z550i phone. The quality was bad. Period.

A nice photo typical Solonian (am i correct?) house.

Rasalah ketupat ini...

...dengan rendangnya sekali, sudilah rasa kuihku... etc.

A very joyous day for Muslims all over the world especially for Muslims in Malaysia, and not to forget our first angkasawan, Dr. Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor due to arrive at the ISS today. I'm sure most of Malaysians aware that he brought along with him some food including satay and cookies for a Raya party in ISS with all the crew there, neat.

I honestly think that this year's Raya is pretty dull compared to the last few years. It's probably because school students were fasting during school hours and were too tired to help their moms preparing for this festive season. I didn't really help my mom hanging up the curtains or make cookies with here. I just helped few things in grandma's house, but I didn't miss what is happening in the kitchen. So far, I've made cornflake cookies, murrukus, this grandma's recipe and an orange cake. Tonight, I'll make another two cakes; orange cake and fruit cake.

I also started receiving wishes from peers and an MMS from someone that I don't even know. My friend in Terengganu called me last night and said that thousands of people were stranded at the bus terminals in Kota Bharu yesterday because the bus drivers are workers were having this 'mogok' thing. He got on the bus at 1pm, which supposed to be at 10am. KL is probably has a total population of 1000 or something...

I would like to wish all Malaysians Selamat Hari Raya, Maaf Zahir dan Batin. To all Muslims all over the world, Happy Eid! I did my shopping, I did my cooking, I did my cleaning and I'm ready for Hari Raya!

Not Fair!

The other day my mom told me that she has seminar/workshop in Kuching this November. So as usual, we would come along after her finishes her seminar or whatever. Her seminars thing usually happen at the end of the year during school holidays probably giving the chance for the government servants to bring along their children. I don't know.

So my sister and I usually come along with her like we did a lot of times in the past few years. Last year we went to Kota Kinabalu, great times. Two years ago in Sydney, best times in my life. This year my mom is going to Kuching, one of the best places for holiday. I went once there, but I was only like 9 or something, ate satay during breakfast.

Unfortunately, my mom mentioned this only last week, not like a month or two ago and I missed MAS SuperSavers. Arrgh! Why she doesn't mention about Kuching before this?? I checked MAS' website and guess what? The ticket costs RM1300+, Alor Star-KL-Kuching. I would rather go to Bali or Bangkok with that amount of money. We went to Kota Kinabalu last year for only like RM750+, stop over at KL. It's just sad that I'm not going anywhere this November/December. Usually on SuperSavers, you get around RM600-800, which is very cheap.

I would go on AirAsia but bleh, starting your nice holiday at the LCCT could be very miserable.

Holiday in Sabah

Oh yeah, it's been awhile since the last time I post. I just got back from Kota Kinabalu on Wednesday and I can't post right away because the Net was down due to the earthquake in Taiwan. Anyway, the holiday was very nice and sunny. I went there for five days, did a lot of things; shopping, beach, mountain. I slept at the airport on Friday night because our connecting flight was on the next morning, cheap flight from MAS.

So here are some of the photos I took. I like it there, it was very nice and sunny. The people are great; very polite and friendly.

The jetty at Manukan Island.

Beach at Manukan Island.

Me at Mount Kinabalu, three hours away from Kota Kinabalu.

What my sister and mom bought at the nearby night market and the whole Kota Kinabalu.

What are the plans?

I don't know. I'm talking about plans for this coming school holidays which already started few hours ago. I went to school today and found out like half of the school was absent. I was like WTF this morning when I saw the school was clear.

So the plan, so far, going to Kota Kinabalu in December, which I already mentioned on my last post. I'm not sure if I'm going to make it on PMR result day since I will be in KK 22-27 December. I heard few dates for the result day including those in between 22-27 December. I just hope that I'm going to make it on that day. I got a wedding reception coming up this Saturday in Taman Uda. And guess what? A stupid reunion this Sunday!! Primary school reunion on Sunday at City Plaza, and the most hated person will be there. I thought I'm going to be in the flight to Padang this 22 November, but my mom is going there with her colleagues. Too bad, but I don't really care because they're going there with AirAsia which is not my airline.

My grandma already on the bus to KL, and left me here with my sister, again. Unfortunately, she had to go there because my uncle's maid ran away, which I think usual thing that would happen if you take an Indonesian maid. So my grandma has to take care of her grandchild, the cute Aleesya because her father is going to Jakarta tomorrow. It's sad because why the maid had to run away? She was very polite, obey, loyal etc. yet she ran away. Did I mention that she took my uncle's Sony Cybershot T5? That just so not right.

On My Way to KK

I just got an e-mail from Malaysia Airlines. The e-mail has my round trip tickets from Alor Star-Kuala Lumpur-Kota Kinabalu. I'm going to KK with my sister and meet my mom there since she would be there on the few days early flight because she has something to do with her office.

I'm so excited to go to Kota Kinabalu. It would be my second time travelling to East Malaysia and my first time to Sabah. I went to Sarawak in 2003. We're going to stay there for five days. I checked MAS' website and I'm going there on Boeing 737-400 :( I don't like 737, I like 747 and 777. I've been on 747 and it wa great. At least I'm going there, better than not going anywhere.

A Very Good One

Phew... The first day of Raya (yesterday) was very, very busy. After the prayer we already got some peoppel coming to our house. They were my neighbours, who was invited by my mom earlier during the prayer at the mosque. My sister already set up the table because she didnt't go to the mosque for the prayer. My mom made "Mi Kuah" with squid, fish balls and cakes and cow's ribs. It was very delicious. My grandma on the other hand, made Tomato Rice with Beef Curry, pineapple salad/acar and Beef Rendang.

After the neighbour group, my grandma, uncle and his family came to our house. They ate and we went to the graveyard to vist my grandpa's grave. Unfortunately, the graveyard is flooded, since it's been raining around the northern region started last week. So then, my grandma went back with my uncle while my family went to my father's uncle. We stayed there for about 45 minutes and ate "Laksa", as usual for Hari Raya every year. Ugh, I'm getting sick of it.

At night, my father's employees came to our house. I think my mom only served cokkies as the "Mi Kuah" was insufficient. So that's all for Day One. Few hours ago, my long-time-no-see cousin from KL came. She came with his husband and she's 29. Bleh, I missed my chance :P Tomorrow probably a family from down-under, Sydney.

Duit raya? Heh, my index stock is down this year. Like I don't get alot, campared to few years back. Probably I have to start giving kids duit raya in two years time. I only get RM150... which I usually get RM300 five years ago and I was 10 at that time.

Selamat Hari Raya/Happy Deepavali

Tomorrow is the last day of fasting month for Muslims. We're going to celebrate Hari Raya this Tuesday!!! After we've been fasting for a month, now we are going to celebrate in a joyful of Hari Raya. Not to forget for the Hindus, Happy Deppavali. I love Murukkus. My grandma made them since Malaysia is celebrating Depparaya.

Since last week, my grandma, sister and I had been busy making Raya cookies, especially since my sister bought a new microwave oven early this month LOL Basically, we made grandma's recipe of Biskut Manik, Dahlia and Kacang. No stores or shops sell Biskut Manik, it is the original recipe. It has colourful sprinkles on top and easy to make yet still delicious :D Mr grandma also made Murukkus, another original recipe snack and fried nuts with garlic.

Also in last week, I've been busy helping my mom setting our new, renovated living room and kitchen. My parents did the floor and wall in the living room and cabinets in the kitchen. We had so much to do with the living room. I had to hang the curtains, mop the floor etc. The best thing is my brother and I hung the cookerhood on top of the stove. Mom bought more teak furnitures yesterday, they were on sale. The store was like crazy with housewives picking up things. This is year probably the most expensive Hari Raya ever, tittle taken form the year 2001 :P

As for me, I didn't go to the tailor for my Baju Melayu as I only wear it on Hari Raya. My mom and I went to shop at Alor Star Mall two weeks ago. I didn't spend much, only about RM200. I bought two tees, a long-sleeve striped polo, a jeans and a trunk underwear. Yesterday with my mom and my sister at city center of Alor Star and I bought my toiletries at Guardian. They bought a lot though, like almost RM600, including their Baju Kurungs at the tailor.

I would like to wish my classmates of 3 Alfa, everyone at Sultan Abdul Hamid College, and my family Selamat Hari Raya, Maaf Zahir dan Batin. To all Malaysian Hindus, Happy Deppavali.

Raya is Coming Up

Raya (Eid) is getting closer and closer. We have less than two weeks before all the Malaysians and Muslims around the would celebrate Eid. I can't wait for Raya to arrive! School students get a week of Raya day-offs instead of two, after three days of school on three Saturdays last month. The funny thing is my Raya shopping still doesn't start. Usually, I'm the first one to arrive at the shopping mall but then my mom is pretty busy with her work and me with school.

The title says school holidays but I didn't mean Raya school holidays. Instead, the upcoming school holidays in November, a very long holiday before the school starts again with a new term. I already planned for this year's long break. Mom is going to Langkawi for her work next month and Kota Kinabalu in December while my sister is going to Malacca next month, also for her work. My grandma and I already confirmed with Malacca.

Ugh, I just can't resist the urge of shopping. I heard Pacific is having a huge Raya sale. Hmmm... I think I'm going to shop Pacific Alor Star Mall instead of the one in Star Parade since the one is Alor Star Mall has many brands. I really need some new clothes.

Great (short) Vacation

UPDATED with some photos.

I forgot to mention that I went to KL from Wednesday to Saturday, yesterday. It was a mini vacation for me. I went there with my mom and her colleagues and stayed at Vistana Hotel, near the Titiwangsa train station. Although I went with them, but I'm on my own as soon as we arrived there. The main activity was... shopping! Hell, it's crazy over there. Mega Sale is going on nationwide, but KL offers the best sale ever. My total spending is approximately RM280, okay price. But my mom is like RM400-600.

We (my mom and I) went to shop at The Curve and I went to Suria KLCC while my mom at Putrajaya and Sogo. I bought not alot of stuff, just few items including tee, polo, wallet, khaki, and sandal. My favorite thing is the wallet, from Topshop for RM49. The khaki is made from Lycra, which is stretch and durable piece of cloth from Baleno for only RM49.50 from RM99. Other stuff from PDI, Giordano and Bata. The above and below photos was taken at Bukin Gantang's R&R in Perak.
Unfortunately, I stuck at KLCC underground train station for about two hours due to flash flood at Sri Rampai station. I had to stand there and my feet was killing me since I've been walking around the mall for the whole day. I went to the station about 6PM, then wait till about 8.30PM. The train was overloaded. I took the train to Masjid Jamek for line transferring and the road was full of mud. Took another train and arrived at the hotel at about 9.30PM. It's a shame that I didn't bring the camera. Refer to this news. Left is a bridge in Putrajaya.

I took some photos and it will come up soon.

Holidays are back

For these holidays, I'll be attending the school's extra classes on Friday till Monday, which mean it starts tomorrow. Then, I have one day free on Tuesday. After that, I'm going to KL from Wednesday till Saturday and back to school again on Sunday. The extra classes part isn't that good. But at least, I'm not going to spend the nights at the hostel. I hate it! [refer to this post]

Recently, I got my results back. BAD! As I expected but not what I wanted. 5 As, 2 Bs and 1 C. Can't believe I have to get a C. The C was History with the marks of 53?! Ugh. I'm so stupid at History :P The rests are okay. I only have to worry about History and Geography because these two are the lowest, C and 65 B respectively, but I do have to worry everything cause I DIDN'T GET STRAIGHT A. I'm like 2 marks away from A for Mathematic. The school is dissappointed with all of us because only seven people who made straight A.

I'm currently listening to Utada Hikaru. Her songs are like bomb. So far, for J-Pop genre, I like Utada and Ayumi Hamasaki. They both are cute but I think Ayu is cuter than Utada :D

New Edited Photos

I just learned few tricks on Photoshop. I've been experimenting with it and I came up with these:

This is me on a ferry ride to Manly Beach and behind me is the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

In a park beside the Sydney Opera House.

Emo photo of me.

Lame but Great Saturday: Photos

Referring to my last entry, these are the photos:


Georgetown from the Penang Bridge. I was in the bus on this photo.


The environment around the Jerjak Resort and Spa. I took this photo as soon as I arrived on the island.


Having fun at the pool.


Me at the lobby.

Most of the photos I took THIS TIME are quite boring and less attractive.

Lame but Great Saturday

This entry was supposed to be written yesterday, but didn't have the time to come online. So, I went to Jerjak Island in Penang on Saturday for a family day, organised by my mom's society which I think VERY LAME. The place is great, really great. It's Jerjak Island Resort and Spa. I just love the environment there, like greeny, fresh etc. The photos will come up this weekend.

Too bad, Saturday was a rain day and flash flood back in Alor Star. We can't have any beach activities. But at least, we played some pool ball? Or whatever you called that, at their swimming pool. Lunch was great. The mushroom soup is ten times better than Pizza Hut's. I didn't go to school yesterday because I was too 'tired' but hell, the school is busy with the awards day.

One week to go

Time flies very fast. A week of my school holiday already in past. So far, I did nothing fun. Just sitting here, blogging and trying to figure out this History report. Gosh, this report confuses me. I hate it when I'm confused. I already did half for my Kemahiran Hidup and Geography reports. I just wish I could go shopping again because the last time aren't enough. I FUCKING NEED MORE CLOTHES!

So, I have another week before the school opens. Ahh... Unfortunately, the extra classes will be running as usual again. As I mentioned in The Pop, I'm currently addicted to Ayumi Hamasaki!!

It's over, finally and It's on!

After going through a very long and tired week, school is finally off for the next 16 days. I'm very glad. We played alot during this week.

For those who don't know, Kedah is the host for the 11th Malaysian Games or SUKMA. It started yesterday, Wednesday. So far, Kedah is on the 5th place in the medal tally with six golds , a silver and three bronzes. Penang is on the 1st place. Information on events, schedules and medal tally are available on this website.

Alor Star is pretty busy and full of lights and sounds at night. They put alot of SUKMA banners around the city. My school is also one of the venues, rugby is the game for my school. The school janitors started to mown and water the field since few months ago. It looks beautiful though. I just can't fucking stand with traffic around the city, lots of cars and no parking at all.

Anyway, go Kedah!

Beijing, China

They're in Beijing now. My dad and I sent them at the airport last night around 8pm and the flight was 9.15pm. They in the group of 24 people.

They got back from Beijing on the second last day of my stupid camp. Here are some photos. They didn't buy anything for me though, except some chocolates etc but it was from KLIA.

The plane wing, on their way to Beijing.


Some temple which I think this is a good photo. The maximum temperature is like 5 Celcius.


The Great Big Wall of China! w00t!

Off They Go...

So about the Beijing thing, they (Mom, brother and sister) will be going tomorrow night, at around 9pm I think, Alor Star to KL. Then KL to Beijing at 12am. Hope they will have fun there because it's so cold in Beijing like 5 degrees maximum? WTF?!

They're in Beijing now. My dad and I sent them at the airport last night around 8pm and the flight was 9.15pm. They in the group of 24 people.

Oh well, at least I'm home alone now. Dad currently in Ipoh for some business. I had to do all the chores. Ah...

Mid-Semester Break

Bad news, I have to stay at school for 4 days AND 3 nights this coming mid-semester break. Damnit! I hate staying at school. The maximun period of staying at school for me is from 7am to 7am only. Now, I have to stay till the next morning for 4 days!

This is so unfair. I mean, I gotta stay at school while everyone is having fun during the break. Anyway, the thing is somewhat like summer camp or something like that. Only Form 3 students. Why they have to do this? I just dont understand them.

Everyone will not at home for the rest of the break. Mom, brother and sister are going to Beijing from 12 to 18 March, Grandma is going to his son this Saturday and that leaves me and Dad. The break will start 11 till 18 March, that thing on 15 till 18 March, which means I have 5 days break at home, all alone. YES! Go me! Go me!

Sydney Part II

This is Sydney Opera House, went to that place and it was boring. Thought it was something but unfortunately it was nothing.


Some Australians doing some show. I think it was Trance and their album is only $10. Hah, they're cute with all white stripes!