Miscellaneous

Looking at the date of my last post, it was in February. It has been a long blog break for me. No reason, not too busy but just .....lazy. I didn't have the "ummph" in blogging as I had previously.

But when come to think that it is such a waste to neglect the blog (which I shouldn't), I should be writing and uploading more of the kids' pictures and progress. At least they can read them in future.

Back to Norm

well, this weekend is the most relaxing weekend for me ever since cny. I had visitors, my aunt and family came over from Sabah , my mom and dad , my brother & niece were here for cny celebration with us. I have been busy in and busy out since Christmas and had delay quite a few things which I dragged to do it for quite some time, (i) weekly menu planner (ii) my own time table (iii) the maid's schedule (she is coming in every Monday and Friday, so, I have to make sure everything is done where she is here) .
Hope the first 2 items able help to make my life more organized and easier!  Hehehehe

Cambodia Trip 2010- Part IV

Few more photos:-

Our last day in Cambodia........

One of the tourist spot, Phsar Thymei, a.k.a. central market. the government refurbished and reconstructed the whole building. It looked real different compared to year 2006, the year I left Cambodia.

Independent Monument

The lunch we ate before leaving for Pochentong Airport. Sze Chuan Food. My favourite dish and hubs and I surely had it at least once a week while we were in Phnom Penh last time.

And because of this meal, I had a very embarrassing moment in flight. My tummy was in terrible pain (due to the spicy food) right before the flight took off. The cabin crew stopped me from going to the washroom even though I told her I really need to do my "business".  I had to hold my tummy and rush to the toilet when the seat belt sign has been off.

So, see you Phnom Penh! I am not sure when is our next trip there again. But I guess, it might be our last trip there. Dara, Susi, Samon, Assine and everyone, hope to see you all again.

Cambodia Trip 2010- Part III -Tuol Sleng

Here, I am going to continue and conclude my Cambodia trip.

One thing good with Phnom Penh, you can see stalls selling coconut on most of the main streets.  My mom and brother enjoyed the fresh coconut water.

The outside view of Tuol Sleng. It is actually a school and was converted into a human prison during Pol Pot time. Many Cambodian , especially those older generation who had gone through the Pol Pot time did not like to talk about this.

I was in Cambodia for almost 7 years. I had never visit Tuol Sleng. Those photos were taken by my brother. Every time when my family members or friends visiting me, I just get my driver to send them there.

Tell you, one of my maids told me this. She was staying near to Tuol Sleng. Her mom told her that years after Pol Pot time over, they can still hear crying and screaming came out from the school (prison). They believed it is from the "spiritual" thing.

Hello! Happy Chinese New Year

Hi there, what a long- time- no- see greetings! Chap Goh Mei is not over yet and it is still CNY for everyone.

My first post in 2011 and will continue my long overdue Cambodia trip post, Part III in my coming up post.

CNY resolution: will need to be more "hardworking" in writing some posts on the kids.

Cambodia Trip in January 2010- Part II

Mom and Dad had their dinner at FCCC, Riverside. The "MUST" visit restaurant when you are in Phnom Penh. A good night view of the riverside

Tri-shaw is a very common transport in Phnom Penh

Most tourists like to take this when touring Phnom Penh

Our breakfast at Sam Doo. A Hong Kong Restaurant we used to visit (almost everyday) when we were in Cambodia.

You can see lots of this in Toul Tum Phong

My boy in his usual stylo mylo pose

This man is the garbage collector . You can see lots of this in town.

Stylo-Mylo

They like to "jing-sik-jing-sui" (act stylo-mylo) some times. Snap these moment of them, at least they can see it next time.

this picture was taken at our previous house

he always like ti drink his milk while on his way to preschool

take this picture at Zoo Negara

Homework Time

They like to do their work when really in the mood. They can even sit still for a straight two hours to do writing, tracing, maths and colouring when the "MOOD" comes!

Trip in year 2011

Airasia opened the route to Japan recently. We had booked for our flight to Hokkaido next year in July. Well, again, it will be a "three musketeers" holiday ! Hubby is not following as he doesn't like to go with a tour.

Kids and I will be traveling with all my aunties and uncles , again. My aunt will be in charge of contacting the travel agency to arrange for a family tour for a 8-days in Hokkaido.

I am now brush up my skill in photographing and hope to snap nice pictures there!

Cambodia Trip in January 2010 - Part I

Read the news few days ago regarding the fatal accident happened in Phnom Penh during their Water Festival. I remembered I was once stuck in the "jam" caused by human for almost 2 hours for a only 15 minutes drive from the restaurant to my home.

There were so so so many people come out from the provinces during the water festival celebration every year. I got a message from my Malaysian "kaki" who is still working there. They also couldn't believe this can be happened as the bridge is so short distance and the crowd was too big. Even the police also couldn't move the crowd before the accident happened.

As promised (so many months ago), these are the photos taken during our trip back to Phnom Penh. 

Waiting for our flight at LCCT

 Arriving at Pochentong Airport, Cambodia. I have the chance to practice my Khmer language again after 4 years.....

 The scene is very very common in Cambodia. My brother was amazed when he saw this.

This is where we stayed. Jardine Bassac Serviced Apartment.

A view taken from the Riverside. Tonle Sap

My dad jalan-jalan at the famous Russian Market- Phsar Tuol Tum Pong 

Hubby and Dad enjoyed their afternoon tea at The Shop Cafe. They served the best patti in Phnom Penh. Hubby and I were the regular customers there every weekend afternoon to "tahn char" 

Quick Updates

Well, I could not believe that I have not been updating my blog for almost two months. I was so so so busy since mid of October. Here is a quick updates on what have happened in our family.....

(1) We went back to KL last month for a short vacation, mainly to bring the kids to visit the Aquaria and Zoo Negara , not forgetting my shopping trip;

(2) We moved to a new place as the previous landlord wanted to dispose his properties due to migrating to Australia;

(3) Busy with my photography course;

(4) The girl's school concert;

(5) Lot of work has to be done after we moved in to the new place.

I am now slightly relieved as most of the household stuffs are well kept and arranged in a good manner. We are all settled down and kids are enjoying their new place and new environment.

It's Fun

 They asked me to keep the box after the delivery of our new front loader washer. I agreed since I didn't let them play in a big box before.

 

enjoying their smoothies 

lil' Missy requested to cut a door and window. So, they read books and watched their cartoon from inside the box.

Friends

 To you, my little princess:-

(from left: How How, Jia jia, Davinder and his bro, Jusvinder)

This is the first time I invited her classmate to come over to our place. I bump into them after sending off my mum to the airport and hence, invited them to come over our place to play. I like this little boy as he has beautiful eyes and sweet smile!

A Birthday Gift

 Got a BIG surprise from hubby last night.............

When he arrived home at 12.05am from the airport, I saw this............

This is my belated birthday GIFT all the way from Coach, Pavillion.

Thank you Hubby for the birthday pressie!

Piano Lesson

I am taking the piano lesson at the moment. It was great as I can pick up the musical lesson at this age and also I know I can guide my lil' Missy on her lesson in future. How nice!

Pix

Some pictures taken with my new Canon DSLR. I asked my hubby to check around with his colleague where I can take up a short course on photographing.

Dinner @ Mr. Ho's Fine Food Restaurant

This is a backdated post.

Two nights before my mum went back, we brought her to try out the food at Mr. Ho's restaurant.

Well, too bad as i didn't snap any pictures of our food. I was too hungry and start stuffing my mouth when it was served!

My boy likes to pose nowadays whenever I take his pix

I love them

BIG kisses for his Papa

picture with grandma

my little princess

he enjoys is food throughout the dinner, from starter to dessert!

When My Mum Was Here

Apart from minding her grandchildren, my mum helped me with the gardening when she is here with us. I really miss her companion. We went yum char everyday after dropping the kids at school, having teatime treat together, she minds the kids when I do the cooking and she has the "green fingers" and likes to rearrange my garden.





my mum celebrated her birthday here



jia jia and how how love their grandma companion so much



my mum has the "green fingers". She is very good in gardening.