My Makcik turns 72 today!!!!!!!

Big Birthday Shout Out to Tira 

(Raja Noor Izdihar)!!!!
My favorite Makcik bestie turns 72 27 today!! Woot woot!!!

Tira, I wish you the very best on your future undertakings esp the near future. Thank you for everything and may Allah SWT bless you with lots of love and happiness.

With Tira at Rahim and Dayana's Wedding Reception last year

Nasi Kandar at Batu Road after shopping.

Something to Share: Sleep and Wake Up Early

People always make fun of me for sleeping early and starting my day early. Well, Boo-Yah people! Here is something to share: 

For a clearer view on what is stated in the picture: 

Early to bed and early to rise are habits taught by the Messenger pbuh.

Those who unnecessarily or habitually delay going to bed may not realise the harm to their mental, physical, spiritual & social well being.

Similarly those who get up very late each day, allowing laziness to overpower them would have their share of obstacles & negativities as a result.

Once this becomes a habit, it can lead

to the break up of marriages, feuds within the families, flaring of tempers, loss of income, failure at school or work, loss of concentration, a constant lethargic feeling and becoming an irritation to those we live with.

It can also cause deep unexplained discontentment, sadness or even put us into a depressive mode.

We MUST fight laziness to succeed!

There he goes...

And he's off to another gig... :)

Brunch with Aaina Caring Nina at Chinoz, Bangsar Shopping Center

Aaina Caring Nina

My Big Breakfast! (Wholemeal Toasts, 2 eggs, Sausages, Baked Beans, Steak, Sauteed Mushrooms and Grilled Tomato)

Aaina's Baked Chicken, Potatoes and Mushroom with egg

Congrats Ely and Adha!!

My friend, Ely got married to Adha last weekend. Unfortunately, I was not able to make it as it was at the same night as Hubster's concert. Bestie Aaina kept us (the ones who were not able to make it) updated via whatsapp. The pictures were beautiful. She had a Moroccan themed wedding and everything was picture perfect! I'm very much in love with the decorations. Adha is Ely first boyfriend and their love story is almost like a fairy tale. I've never seen Ely so happy and in love. I pray for their happiness forever and always. May Allah SWT bless them with lots of love.

Here are some pictures taken from their official photographer page and from whatsapp (the ones Aaina shared):

Demure looking Bride!

 

Made for each other~!

The Moroccan themed Pelamin! Awesome, right?

Group Picture

Another Group Picture

Girls at the Wedding..

Bride and Groom with Suzy and Barry

Behind the Scenes

Awesome Moroccan Cake!

Sole to Soul Dance School Annual Concert 2012

I had a huge smile plastered on my face throughout the whole performance. 

I couldn't be more proud of him. :) 

That's Hubster right at the center! 

 

p/s: Pictures are credits from the official photographers of the event (obtained from Facebook).

Friends at KOTR 2012 last Sunday

Pictures are from the Official Adidas KOTR Flickr page

OMG!!! I found hubster's picture and he doesn't look half dead like I did! He actually looks good!

Owh yea... I look pretty much half dead here..

Taken from the official KOTR flickr....

KOTR 2012

Last year, i ran my first 10km marathon in the Adidas King Of The Road marathon. It was pretty much sad case for me because i entered alone. Upon completion, i had to find a spot, take a seat, and took my own picture of myself! This time around, i was back for KOTR and i wasn't alone. My husband along with some friends were there with me! Even with sore muscles from last Friday's weight training session, i ran! Well, it only hurts for awhile. After a certain point, you pretty much can't feel the sore. It is mostly the pain and tiredness for running for a long period.

At the starting point.

Right after getting my medal. Picture captured by Dol. Candid and Raw. But I love it! Even though I'm as flushed as can be, it was totally an awesome feeling.

Hubster and I

Sri feeling very satisfied with herself upon completing her first ever 10km marathon. Well Done!

Sri and Dol! The ever supportive couple!

Sri, Me, Hubster and Dol!

Showing off my medal!

Who says being small is a disadvantage?

We may be petite but we are pretty much capable. Plus, we completed a 10km marathon ok!

Us!

Tira looking ever cheerful as always upon completing the marathon!

Small is powerful!! By the way, Tira's showing off the medal and banana she received upon completing the run.

Us at the baggage deposit area where Tira was showing off her sweat patch!

Ali, Dol, Hubster, Sri, Me and Tira

I had a huge hunch that Fay Hokulani would be around and she was! I tried looking for her so that I could get a picture with her. Unfortunately, I couldn't find her. Oh well... Maybe next time....

Lamb+Coffee= BIG NO NO!

Yesterday, we had a small team gathering at SABA Restaurant, Cyberjaya where the food is known to be "OhSuMM"!! We order a mixture of a few dishes so that we can try eat of them. My recommendation there would be the Chicken Kabsah and the Hanith Lamb. We were all very satisfied with the food but were very much unhappy with the cost of the beverages there.A cold Milo will cost you RM4. That is the same price as their flavored Malt drink. Also, their juices were pretty much awful. If you are planning to so there, the best choice would either be to order a glass of plain water/mineral water or one of those non-alcoholic flavored malt drinks.

Some pictures from the gathering:

David Low, Jeane Leow and Hakim

Our Table

There were about 19 of us and that's the other table. Everyone were pretty much in their raya mood that our Japanese, Korean and Chinese friends were wearing Baju Kurung. Talk about Diversity.

Outside of the Restaurant

After our meal, we were pretty much sleepy and decided to go on our very first trip to the Starbucks Drive-Thru.

By the way, they only place the menu where you are going to make your order. So if you are planning to take your time, heck, don't ever go to the drive-thru. You'll be wasting other people's time waiting for you to make your decision.

 

My hot Caramel Machiatto (Venti).

You would think that I prolly had a great time considering I had such a great time considering that I stuffed my face and made my tummy very happy. Plus, I had Starbucks after. My tummy should be happy, right? Not! Sad to say, it got too overwhelmed and I learned that Lamb+Coffee is a wrong combination. (Least, it doesn't work for me). I had migraine and tummy ache after till this morning. Tsk tsk tsk! 

Ironically, I could still eat chicken rice that night. Uptown's chicken rice is to die for! :p *Feeling a tad bit guilty for eating too much*. What? A girl's got to eat ok! 

Anyway, moral of the day, I must never ever drink coffee after having lamb.

Gymboss

My husband and I are trying to adopt a healthier lifestyle by eating healthy and making our body stronger through various exercises. Interval training is something that we are trying to constantly challenge our bodies.

According to http://sportsmedicine.about.com, interval training helps to "increase in cardiovascular efficiency (the ability to deliver oxygen to the working muscles) as well as increased tolerance to the build-up of lactic acid. These changes result in improved performance, greater speed, and endurance." 

In a much simpler manner, interval training helps to: 

1. Increase Efficiency

2. Burn more fat 

3. Build a healthier heart 

4. Loose Fat and not Muscle (steady state cardio seems to encourage muscle loss) 

5. Increase Metabolism (i so so so so SOOOO need this) 

I tried a few routines but it was quite difficult to maintain my focus having to look at my watch constantly so check the time. Then, I found this interval timer called Gymboss online. To my surprise, it is pretty affordable. At a price of USD20, you'll get the Gymboss interval timer. 

Functions? 

• 1 or 2 intervals - 2 seconds to 99 minutes 
• Repeat up to 99 times 
• Beep and/or Vibrate alarm 
• Alarm duration 1, 5, or 10 seconds 
• Stopwatch function 
• Secure Belt clip Compact Size (1 ¾ x 2 ¼ x ½ inches) 
• Water and shock resistant 

Delivery only cost USD4 to Malaysia regardless of how many units you get. On the website, they state that delivery would take 1-2weeks depending on custom clearance.

So, Wednesday last week, I purchased 2 units (one for the hubster and one for me!). The service was very fast. A few hours later, I received an e-mail stating that they have shipped the parcel and I received the parcel yesterday! That's less than a week! Hubster and I are super excited. We can't wait to explore and use out Gymboss Interval Timer. 

Parcel

Our Gymboss Interval Timer and wrist/arm bands.

Hubster reading the manual and there's Tama who is also very curious about the timer.