The Long Weekends - Cont...

I was sitting beside my Senior Manager on my way back to Miri. I have planned to watch Gossip Girls (Thanks to Maktam for sharing Season 3) and continue writing on my trip to Brunei, but couldn’t. Malu-lah... kang ada orang tinjau2 pulak. But he was occupied with “Slumdog Millionaire” on his mini MP4 actually... Hehehe...

Let’s see, I stopped at Seria. Oh BTW, I’m currently watching “Nazi Death Squad” on National Geographic channel. Not the HD channel like at home, but the normal one. HD was awesome, if anyone is interested to see every bit of everything – go Astro B-yond.

Zukry’s comment on our visit to Brunei was that he will never go again unless “terpaksa”. Huhu... Quite inappropriate but at least he’s honest. We were at the 1 billion barrels monument and had great fun taking pictures in the heat! Zukry was fascinated by the donkey pump at a live well... Nodding donkey... A live well just beside a carpark! Amazing, no?

That's us. Jumping like nobody's business, noone was around; so why not. I was in my tube dress from Miaandmika.com





After the monument and donkey pumps, we were still very interested to see the petrochemical plants. We passed by Seria Terminal, the refinery, Total Onshore plant, BLNG and of course, out of nowhere we found what Zukry was in Brunei for; Brunei Methanol. It was new, so shiny in silver. Mana boleh suka-suki masuk. So, tengok dari jauh ajelah...

After all that, we went straight to BSB. Nope, not the Backstreet Boys, but Bandar Seri Begawan. Hehe. The city was boring, I introduced Zukry to Jollibee but he wasn’t impressed. We went to the shopping complex, and he wasn’t impress again (I don’t blame him, I don’t enjoy them as well) We stopped at both luxurious mosque there, with the think carpet, air-cond, etc...

We did buy fake Croc jibbits for 50cent each. That’s about RM1++, oklah kan. I bought 4 scarves for $10 while Zukry bought Adidas T-shirt at $11 – fair and square. Itu ajelah...

The Long Weekends

Let me share with you what I did last four weekends.
As we all had enjoyed, we had 3 long weekends back to back! I am going to share four weekends’ stories with you.

12-13 Dec 2009
I had the opportunity to go back to KL twice in December. The first one, when I had to represent SKO every month to our Tanker Meeting. That was on Thursday and Friday. So as usual I planned to stay for the weekend in KL even without Zukry. Unfortunately, no ticket was available for me to return back on Sunday night. As previously mentioned in a few entries back; the Airasia ticket was damn expensive as well. So, I diverted to Labuan. At RM200, I went back to Miri – made Visu pick me up and woke up super early to catch the earliest flight to Labuan. Zukry wasn’t so keen on the ideas, as he had quite a few things lined up; but I made myself busy pampering for a RM20 facial and RM45 hair treatment! Cheap kan?

18-20 Dec 2009
This is the first long weekend. Friday was Awal Muharram. I was already at home on Thursday night. The next morning I wanted American Breakfast instead of the usual AU2 Nasi Lemak breakfast I love so much. So Mak and I drove all the way to OU. To us, hip (– that means RICH) people hangs out there, thus American breakfast should be easy to find in that area. But we ended up at Coffee Bean OU! Kalau Coffee Bean, kat Ampang Point pun ada... hehehe. But I get to have my bagel and cream cheese. Sedapnya! Joined Mak’s ex-boss table and talked mostly on travelling, best...
Pick up Zukry at noon and went straight to visit his uncle and aunty at Bukit Beruntung. We never get to do the bertandang thing after our ‘kenduri’ in Perak, so we thought this should be ideal-lah. Actually there are more homes to visit, but let’s just start with 2 first.

19 Dec – The ultimate purpose of going back, Huda’s Kenduri Kahwin. We missed her majlis in Terengganu, so I have to make the ‘Majlis Bertandang’. She was so pretty in blue. It was raining when we arrived and I slumber-dog masuk bilik pengantin because the other couple (Huda’s SIL was ‘bersanding’ at that time.) It was actually awkward, mostly because Huda’s husband; Hafiez is a stranger to me. I have never known him, never met him, I only heard stories... I felt stiff, I can’t hug her as much as I want, do crazy things like I always do, just plain weird. But she looked happy though... Happiest, I’m sure. Now, they are continuing living teacher’s life, educating children in Penjom, Kuala Lipis. Hihi...

25-27 December 2009
Christmas Holiday. MakTam and family left for London at this time, Mak/Bpk/Baby/Mizan left for Singapore while we were queuing up at Jetty Labuan for a ferry to Menumbok, Sabah. We didn’t get to be in the waiting list for the early morning ferry so we hang around until the next one at 1330 hours (plus almost 2 hours delay)

The ferry was alright. But it was really crowded with families, couples, budak2, orang tua... We were among the early ones so we got to park at the very front. The PSP ran out of battery, Ipod battery was almost dying too, so again – we just enjoy each other’s company, mostly shared on work-related issues, complaining... Hehehe. It took another 2 hours to reach Kota Kinabalu after we docked at Menumbok and that’s when we had a little misunderstanding, just to find where 1Borneo was. Apparently, the place is not registered in Garmin, our little map that we trusted so much! Mana satu kereta Zukry?



Beautifulnara.com claimed that Memey & Norman Hakin is pasangan bahagia 2009. Bluwek 3x! We are...!! Hehe... (Tp kitorang tak popular ah)


And there we go, pasangan paling bahagia 2009 on para-sailing. Awesome experience!


Manukan was awesome! The place was serene even when packed with people. The fishes were too many kinds in so many colours... Para-sailing was AMAZING. Being the first couple to fly that Saturday, being on air when all were busy snorkelling around, what a feeling! Zukry rented a safety jacket for snorkelling, while I dengan eksyennya without. Hehehe... We bought a long loaf of bread, which cost us only RM2.50 in Labuan to feed the fishes. They were oh-so-many! Giler best... I love the boat rides too. Winds blowing ~ memang de-stressed.
We can only manage 1 island this time, but definitely visiting again soon... After Manukan, we just enjoy the city and 1Borneo itself. Nine West was having sale, RM99 per pair of shoe! My strong will for our trip abroad disallow me to buy any. To make the trip even more relaxing, we watched a feel good movie, Alvin and the Chipmunks – The squekquel.

1-3 January 2010
When everybody welcomes 2010 with fireworks, we were in Miri Star Cineplex watching Avatar. I am amazed with the graphic details and ideas/fantasies that they portrayed in the film but I wasn’t in liking of blue mixed people-animal, Navi. Huhu...
We drove to Brunei for the first time, and enjoyed Seria ---

Oops, times up. Landing time, toodles

Great 2010!

Dear Readers,

To date, I think I have drafted quite a few entries on various occasions but unfortunately; they remain in my head. I never did write them down nor share them here with all of you.

Whatever it is, I hope it’s not too late to wish everyone a Happy 2010. I hope this year will bring more joyous things and happiness to us all. May it be the Best year yet! As usual, new year is the time to actually rejuvenate with all kinds of promises made, goals to achieve, resolutions and resolutions... I announced to the world via Facebook that I have 3 goals that I will put my best efforts to this 2010.

First, is to travel abroad with my beloved husband. Yes, we already had our honeymoon last year immediately after the wedding; and it was magical time. Surreal most of the time but “memang giler best”! So this 2010, we want to go even further away, try looking at a different culture, simply ‘jenjalan’ to other parts of the world. This will be Zukry’s first time travelling abroad (Brunei doesn’t count) and my few times... Very few times. We are very excited. We have planned line up, we contacted everyone we know to find a spot to pitch in, Google-d everything we need to know, calculate things, basically – really just preparing ourselves for it. I for one, has not been spending that much since we made our commitment that was when we bought the ticket!

Oh except when I bought this Mini Pink Dell last weekend! This is almost essential since my HP decided to quit on me due to motherboard failure.

Moving on to my second goal, living together. We have already thought about this even before the wedding, but at that point of time of course making it all legal is more important and this could wait for maybe 6 – 12 months. 12 Dec 2009 marked our 6 months together and we just got to start the efforts to find ways to somehow live together. I’ve already talked to many people on my movement to KL, so that I could be with my family while Zukry maintains in Labuan. At least I don’t have to pay rent when I stay in Ampang. Kan, Mak?  Many also have looked at it as a big risk, with all the rumours on appraisal will be affected lah, ‘considered new’ thus susah nak naik lah, etc. So, we thought let’s give SKO a try. That is bringing Zukry from Labuan to Miri. As of today, according to a manager where Zukry is interested to be in; no vacant position for him to fill in except maybe a spot in Bintulu. But hello, if he has to be in Bintulu; might as well stay in Labuan aje. At least, the island is duty free. Hehe...So next week, I’m going to meet her personally again. See what she has to say when she received his CV (agak gempak CV mamat ni *proud)

Next up, Baby... a baby of my own. Building our family, after maybe a year of enjoying each other’s company; we thought of moving on to add another. This I think we have to be at our healthiest, which sad to say; I definitely am Not. Must work harder on this! Some people say it’s a piece of cake; some just don’t go through the same kind of luck. As for me, i guess the first thing is to get the menstrual cycle right. I have already start ticking my calendar since our wedding last time, consult a doctor, read articles (not much, I even bought a book already! ape ek nama buku tu... sama cam Rachel from FRIENDS read “What to expect when you’re expecting”), etc. In my eyes, Zukry could be a really good father; not sure about myself though. Again, must try harder. I enjoy spending time with Iman Iffah, KakLaila’s daughter. I didn’t pamper her as much as her father did, but I just really like the fact, she enjoys my company too. Iman Iqbal is not a bad too. Now that he can finally walk, he’s just growing to be such an adorable boy with that smile that only shows his 2 out of 6 teeth. Hihi... I called them, the Imans. (I must start finding names too.. ngengada pulak~)

So, those are my 3 major goals this year. I understand the fact that I have to work on the little things to reach these 3 goals. Like eating healthy, exercise, read more, write more, love more, practise self discipline, save more, plan and follow what was planned, etc. I think these 3 are achievable. I just need support, and I’m pretty sure that also will come from my loved ones, kan? insyaAllah, amin...

This 2010 also marked another wedding year. Two of my good friends are almost definitely getting married. Tahirah & Zalina were both engaged last year, and planning to get married this year. What month again? I have to buy tickets already! And my dearest friend, (a great school teacher, kan?) and dearest housemate (who’s playing Sudoku beside me, oh BTW; I’m writing on AirAsia from MYY to KUL) let’s find the best guy for you gals, this year...!

My birthday is coming. In 8 days, I’m turning another year young-er. Huhu. What do I ask this birthday? It is for Zukry to be in MYY on the day itself. But already confirmed he’s coming on 15th, instead of 14th. 14th is still a working day anyways... hehe. Other than that, I welcome USD, Euros, and Pounds if anyone plans to give present. (Grin - :))

I think that will be for my post on 2010.

Signing off,
Teeny

New year is here! Happy 2010!

Jangan biasakan sangat "weekend" bersama

Yeah, sekarang ni; akak dah selalu sangat dapat peluang jumpa Zukry. Almost every weekend; mesti dapat that chance (On my ipod right now "Take a chance...." - Abba, Hehehe...)

Last week, Zukry was in Miri; transit before off to Bintulu for his second ACD. The plan was to study, mengulangkaji teori2 yang sepatutnya tahu sebagai seorang Chemist. However, we ended up planning for our second honeymoon; abroad! Since the first one was a bit too short and well; domestic. Huhu...

This week, i was supposed to have the weekend in KL because of the opportunity haveing a meeting on a Thursday and Friday. Tapi apakan daya, abis semua tiket. AirAsia tinggal tiket yang RM700 je, gile mahal. So there goes my plan to stay. So immediately thinking of diverting to Labuan instead. Bought the ticket and tomorrow morning, off to meet dearest Zukry. (Whom BTW wasn't very keen on his surprise plan. I guess his plans with his PML friends were ruin kot kalo I datang... Kecik hati jugaklah being second tiba2. But whatever-lah, merajuk jelah. ape lagi)

Next week, balik KL together (not in the same flight) To attend a BFF wedding, Huda & Hafiz in Sg Ramal, Kajang.

And then, the next weekend, off to KOTA KINABALU. bercuti jugak.

and then, the next weekend, in Miri together lagi...

Come January - bila takde peluang ni lagi - menangis sorang2 kat Miri....

Argh!

Teeny is back!

I'm alive and heavier by seconds :)

Hi everyone, it has been quite a while. I was up and about these days. I won't say that work has consumed me; I was just invisible in the WWW. I have time to facebook, read blogs, online shopping, but I was just not in the mood of writing.

Anyhoo... I'm in Miri, just waiting the laundry to be done. Visu is inviting me for dinner tonight, i had said NO to her yesterday, so I don't want to disappoint her again today. If not tonight, it'll be next week because tomorrow my husband is coming! :) Although, i should be eating dinner nowadays. Kilos / pounds are just adding up, fatty-fatty bom bom!!!

Oh, one thing that is exciting is planning on a second honeymoon. Huhu. I want to see how that will go this weekend. But Zukry said he needs to study for his ACD - howlah! hehehe...

Going back for even the weekend is just exciting

I'm going back at 6.20 AM today. I was supposed to be enjoying myself at Beyonce's concert this Sunday but it turned out that the concert was postponed or was it cancelled? Em, not sure already but I am still going back tomorrow... Ticket bought for RM240 return MAS/AirAsia - so why waste? :)

Apparently the plan was to go to Lembaga Tabung Haji to open an account. Yeah, Hartini hasn't register - agak melampau but I'm doing it tomorrow insyaAllah. Mak is picking me up at KL Sentral so; yay! I think shopping is going to wait as i am not "rich" anymore and is hould be spending a little less than before now... asyik berbelanja aje - ape cite? Ntah...

Oh, and i won't get to meet my dearest husband this week. He was not keen on joining the concert despite pujukan demi pujukan; so i aje yang balik. He'll be in Labuan doing nothing? No plan at the moment, but he just to Futsal again after so long just now. i guess no PSP means Futsal lah kot, if not 24/7 dengan PSP aje. (BTW< i have the PSP with me now. Playing PATAPON non-stop! fun-fun-fun!!!

My friends in Miri (you know who you are) are going to have a fun and exciting weekend too... Wishing them the best weekend EVER too! i know i may able to top theirs but at least i'll be in KL...

BTW, wiht the FY ending this March i have been forced to think about leaving Miri. and with the new policy and what not; i really got to make a decision fast and do something about it. statt thinking and doing things baby!!! don't wait for anyone or anything... it won't happen that way, you know that... susah lah adulthood... sape cakap best????

What is up, Teeny?

Dearest Reader,
Thank you so much for still clicking to the blog, I’m sure to find out what Teeny is up to. But, to even my dismay there was no update since FOREVER... well, that’s alright. I’ll try to fill in the gap of about a month leaving the space at status quo.
There was the Shawal. The first Shawal as a wife, going back to both Lipis and Batu Pahat was fun. I didn’t have to really introduced Zukry as most of the people I visited were already at the wedding last June. The best part was actually the night I reached KL, where we stopped at Jalan TAR to find a matching Kurung as apparently the glamorous chiffon modern kurung I tailor made was not going to be ready by Saturday (a day before raya) A first trip for all of us (Baby, Zukry and me) and yes, it was packed!!!
But it turned out; my dress was ready as promised; therefore the RM80 Kurung turned into my 4th Raya dress. I get to parade the new dress matching with my husband baju melayu. The materials were a gift from each other during our engagement exactly a year ago on 11th October 09!
Here are some pictures for you to enjoy. I’ll keep on updating soon...


Berpuasa at Bagan Serai. Everyday Pasar Ramadhan. And so cheap too!!!


Matching-matching with Mizan before MakTam's doa selamat kenduri and buka puasa


Giler-giler remaja tua


Stuck in the lift. Trying our best to not panic, took pictures!


Pterigyum Removal at Ampang Putri Specialist Centre. Seram sejuk, but all went well.


Suami bersiap utk berhari raya.

What's Up?!

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