Birthday izmin 19 dec 2013

*Kak irah, Farah Ru, Marie, Asma, Imin, Shima and Wani*

Hope u like the surprise 'not so surprise' party that we have organized without u..hihi.  Love and Salam ~Marie~ Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

Weekend outing with the kids..

Busy kids ;)

At Batu Feringghi beach last weekend on sunny sunday morning. My kids with their cousins are busy by the beach, macam-macam aktiviti diorang reka... Outing ni wajib setiap kali cuti sekolah dan cousins semua berkumpul ramai-ramai. Best!~ Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

Height measurement

*Giraffe Height Measurement bought in Mr DIY Jusco Perda*
*Photo: Giraffe Neck*

Bila musim cuti sekolah ni..ramai la kat rumah my in law. So bila kami keluar bekerja..my eldest son with his cousins menggunakan masa untuk ukur tinggi masing-masing kat giraffe neck. Tengokla budak-budak ni tulis gaya mcm mana i tulis bila ukur tinggi my kids, "name age date". Selalunya I akan ukur tinggi my sons once a year..pandai budak-budak ni, siap dgn date tu.. Budak-budak yang pandai menulis dan membaca, so membesar mengikut perkembangan la ni. Ada saja benda baru yang diorang nak cuba..which is GOOD..ye tak? Hehe Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

25 tips to lose weight

I need some motivation to stay slim..haha :D rasa mcm dah gemuk ni. 

Cepat sebelum terlambat..uwaaaa

Let's start with the tips;

*Source*

1. First thing in the morning drink 1 cup of warm water with lemon
   Drink lots of water throughout the day and with all meals
   
2. Drink lots of green Tea (in morning: has natural caffeine) and eliminate all juice (except natural pomegranate juice), diet and regular soft drinks. Drink only 1 cup  of coffee a day)
                           
3. Never ever eat sugar, this also means nothing white (no white Pasta, bread or potatoes (nothing processed, also known as "eating clean")
    
4. Eat whole foods (includes whole wheat pasta, whole wheat bread. Read labels, companies put white flour in and call it whole wheat)
    
5. Eat all the vegetables you want (limit carrot sticks)
   
6. Eat 5 small meals a day (This includes snacks) 
7. Do not eat anything after 7PM
   
8. Eat mostly lean protein & limit bad carbohydrates (absolutely no chips, popcorn, cookies, cake etc. no junk food) 
9. Eat only 1 fruit a day, and before 12 noon. (Eat fruit from berry family: Blueberries, strawberries, cranberries)
   
10. Do ½ hour to 45 minutes of cardio, preferably walking on an incline every day and 2 one hour Arthro-Pilates™ classes a week. (Consult a doctor before beginning any exercise program)
     
11. Do light weight training 3-5lbs for upper body 3times a week
    
12. Drink 1 protein drink a day (skim milk with whey protein isolate powder with greens + powder in morning) 
    
13. Eat the good fat (olive oil, fish oil, flax seed oil or seed)
    
14. With doctors permission only, take CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) as per body weight to reduce abdominal fat. Note: This is not for everyone!
    
15.  Get 8 hours sleep
    
16. Minimize stress to minimize stress hormones (and reduce abdominal fat)
    
17. Snack on a small amount of almonds (5 at a time) throughout the day (4 times a day maximum)
    
18. Never weigh yourself (judge progress by clothing size, inch loss, only)
     
19. Write a food diary every day to stay on track
    
20. Eat low fat dairy products such as plain yogurt, cottage cheese, skim milk. (No solid cheeses)
    
21. Read labels. Look for no or low sugar grams, no trans fat and only whole wheat.
    
22. Take a good quality multi vitamin/mineral a day
    
23. Eat tofu, Beans, and Legumes
    
24. Never go on a restrictive diet or on a program diet (They only  serve to mess with your metabolism and eventually make you gain more weight, in the long run.) To maintain a good weight and toned body requires a lifestyle change, not a fad diet or program. 
25. Feel good about who you are, as you are. Acceptance is key

Ideapad s410s..yahoooo!

Hasil tangkapan di PC Fair, PISA early this morning ;-) by Mr Hubby..yummmehhh..yang menariknya I xtau guna Windows 8. Haha..kena blajo laaa :-P Kisahnya laptop lama hard disk crash..habis all the information gone. Sayang...but what to do. Laptop tu dah selamat di jual kepada new user after the hard disk been replaced.  Will have some fun with this new toy ;-) and also this new Canon Pixma printer/ scanner/ copier/ fax...wahhh all in one :D Here is the laptop features which I think come with a good deal at the PC Fair. IdeaPad S410 Features *source* Weighs Less Than 4lbs; Less Than 1" Thick Whether you're on the road, at the café, or on the way to class, at just 1.8kg (3.9 lbs) and 21mm (0.8") thick, the S410 won't weigh you down. me: tak berat sangat, senangla untuk bawak ke mana-mana :) **Up to 5 Hours Battery Life Stop worrying about your battery: With the IdeaPad S410, you can enjoy **up to 5 hours of productive use between charges. Lenovo Energy Management protects the long-term durability of the battery and uses advanced energy-saving technology to increase time spent between charges. me: laptop baru selalunya battery memang tahan lama Colorful Design The S410 boasts a tactile exterior and comes in a range of colors – it looks as good as it performs. me: pilihan warna hitam nampak lebih elegan..hihi walaupun saya sendiri je yang nak tengok :) Stereo Speakers With Dolby® Advanced Audio™ v2 The S410's speakers provide rich stereo sound, while Dolby® Advanced Audio™ v2 enhances audio clarity and delivers a vibrant surround sound experience. AccuType Keyboard The acclaimed AccuType keyboard is ergonomically designed to make typing more comfortable and to reduce errors. 14-Inch HD Display The 14" LED backlit HD display delivers bright, crisp visuals in 16:9 widescreen. Lenovo Cloud Storage Share media on any device from any location with Lenovo Cloud Storage. In addition to its wide-ranging device support, Lenovo Cloud lets you push content to mobile devices and supports viewing files via and internet browser. Multitouch Touchpad Optimized for Windows 8, the intuitive, easy-to-use touchpad features simple scroll, zoom, and rotate functions. Wireless Display Enjoy content from your S410 on a big screen wirelessly with Intel® Wireless Display (WiDi) technology. Simple Maintenance With OneKey® Rescue System, recovering from viruses or other technical difficulties is a snap. The Lenovo S310 also makes it easy to back up your system and scan for and kill viruses. WiFi, Bluetooth With 802.11 b/g/n WiFi connectivity and optional Bluetooth® 4.0, you'll be able to connect wherever you go. Fast Data Transfer Move data between the U410 and other devices quickly with USB 3.0 – it's up to 10 times faster than previous USB technologies. Integrated Webcam The U410's integrated 720p HD webcam will help you enjoy web conferences or online video chats like you're really there. me: Tak pandai nak komen sangat sebabnya belum 100% guna lagi this laptop so kena try habis habisan dulu..see u all then.. Love and Salam ~Marie~

Our Annual Sabah Trip VI

Adoi..memang kitaorang suka Sabah - Kota Kinabalu memang jadi tempat bercuti every year :D

Tahun ni kami pi bulan Oct haritu..tak sempat nak update. Sekarang baru update dengan gambar sket.

Kalau tak silap ni dah kali ke 6 kot...Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa memang di hatilah!

Nak citer banyak xde sangat sebab kitaorang banyak habiskan masa kat hotel je ;)

I wish I can go dive there one day! Any of the pulau yang cantik itu...memang cantik!! Subhanallah...indahkan ciptaan Allah!! I am loving it!!

Love and Salam ~Maria~

Getting ready...*sob sob*

Tengah mengemas lagi..bersepah!

It's maybe 2 or 3 weeks from now...will be missing this house...huhu :-( Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

Yes! Yes!

Currently in level 153 now..haha Thanks for the motivation cake ~ to Shima, Izmin n the baker Hijriah.

Alhamdulillah!~ Semoga mendapat keberkatan Allah

Update for last night - Sept 24, 2013, Musa at the age of 6 years dah start baca Al-Quran ~ Al-Baqarah ayat 1-16

Dengan Nama Allah Yang Maha Pemurah lagi Maha Pengasihani

[2.1] Alif Laam Miim.

[2.2] Kitab (Al Qur'an) ini tidak ada keraguan padanya; petunjuk bagi mereka yang bertakwa,

[2.3] (yaitu) mereka yang beriman kepada yang gaib, yang mendirikan shalat dan menafkahkan sebahagian rezki yang Kami anugerahkan kepada mereka,

[2.4] dan mereka yang beriman kepada Kitab (Al Qur'an) yang telah diturunkan kepadamu dan Kitab-kitab yang telah diturunkan sebelummu, serta mereka yakin akan adanya (kehidupan) akhirat.

[2.5] Mereka itulah yang tetap mendapat petunjuk dari Tuhan mereka, dan merekalah orang-orang yang beruntung.

[2.6] Sesungguhnya orang-orang kafir, sama saja bagi mereka, kamu beri peringatan atau tidak kamu beri peringatan, mereka tidak akan beriman.

[2.7] Allah telah mengunci-mati hati dan pendengaran mereka, dan penglihatan mereka ditutup. Dan bagi mereka siksa yang amat berat.

[2.8] Di antara manusia ada yang mengatakan: "Kami beriman kepada Allah dan Hari kemudian", padahal mereka itu sesungguhnya bukan orang-orang yang beriman.

[2.9] Mereka hendak menipu Allah dan orang-orang yang beriman, pada hal mereka hanya menipu dirinya sendiri sedang mereka tidak sadar.

[2.10] Dalam hati mereka ada penyakit, lalu ditambah Allah penyakitnya; dan bagi mereka siksa yang pedih, disebabkan mereka berdusta.

[2.11] Dan bila dikatakan kepada mereka: Janganlah kamu membuat kerusakan di muka bumi, mereka menjawab: "Sesungguhnya kami orang-orang yang mengadakan perbaikan."

[2.12] Ingatlah, sesungguhnya mereka itulah orang-orang yang membuat kerusakan, tetapi mereka tidak sadar.

[2.13] Apabila dikatakan kepada mereka: "Berimanlah kamu sebagaimana orang-orang lain telah beriman", mereka menjawab: "Akan berimankah kami sebagaimana orang-orang yang bodoh itu telah beriman?" Ingatlah, sesungguhnya merekalah orang-orang yang bodoh, tetapi mereka tidak tahu.

[2.14] Dan bila mereka berjumpa dengan orang-orang yang beriman, mereka mengatakan: "Kami telah beriman." Dan bila mereka kembali kepada syaitan-setan mereka, mereka mengatakan: "Sesungguhnya kami sependirian dengan kamu, kami hanyalah berolok-olok".

[2.15] Allah akan (membalas) olok-olokan mereka dan membiarkan mereka terombang-ambing dalam kesesatan mereka.


[2.16] Mereka itulah orang yang membeli kesesatan dengan petunjuk, maka tidaklah beruntung perniagaan mereka dan tidaklah mereka mendapat petunjuk.

Alhamdulillah Allah permudahkan untuk dia membaca dan I hope he will be a Hafiz nanti..InsyaAllah!~

I am proud of you my son!~

Love and Salam ~ Marie ~

25.9 is My Birthday?

Happy Birthday~ Failing Level? Ish ishh..

Assalamualaikum to all,

YES, today is MY DAY!~

Alhamdulillah bertambah lagi umurku. Banyakkan doa semoga Allah permudahkan segala urusanku dan semua saudara muslim di luar sana.

Semoga hari ini dan hari2 seterusnya lebih baik dan lebih berakah, InsyaAllah.

Itu semua kerja Allah kann..kita sebagai hamba hanya mampu berdoa.

Kita boleh merancang, hanya Dia yang menentukan apa yang terbaik untuk kita dunia akhirat.

Okay, lets start with the update..

Semalam masa masak dinner, I heard Musa dok kalut buat card untuk Mamanya (I ler tu..hehe). Pagi ni after siap nak pi school, he pass me the cute card. Owhh, nanti I snap the pics, kalau sempat la..hehe. So cute and creative! Siap dia tulis kat dalam tu "We love you Mama. From Musa, Amat and Rida". Adoi..cair hati Mama gitu :D

Hubby gave me a pretty Birthday Card as always (he never missed that~!) with a present from his last outstation :D Alhamdulillah..I LOVE IT!~

Another present was given to me tengah tahun ni, a Foldable Bicycle Oscar. Nak suruh I exercise la tu sebab dah semakin bolat!~ hahahah

Thanks Hubby!~ Love you more...

Today at the office, I received a Mug and a special custom made Birthday Cake~ huhu :D so nice but ada heart broken kat situ...level candy crush yang tak lepas-lepas lagi 152 :(

Thank you very much dear Friends - Izmin & Shima for the cute cake. Thanks Hijriah for the nicest cake!~ It looks yummy...abaikan la yang Failed tu kann

Oklah, sekian update untuk hari besday-besday ni :D

Semoga hari ini lebih baik dari hari semalam. I LOVE MY LIFE~

Love and Salam ~ Marie ~

Pengisian dalam Perkahwinan ;)

Sangat suka post dari blog sisi-kehidupan... walaupun penulis sangat muda, muda than myself also :) Tapi penulisan dia sangat memberikan kesan kepada diri saya sendiri...untuk lebih memahami sesuatu keadaan, InsyaAllah.

Marriage Box yang di gambarkan ini is so true kann, macam mana  kita nak menjaga isi perkahwinan yang kita bina? Terpulang kepada kita semua...if we do love our marriage :)

Semoga Allah memberikan kita kesabaran dalam melalui cabaran dalam kehidupan ini~

Marilah kita sama-sama berusaha dan berdoa untuk semua... InsyaAllah dengan izin Allah, semua yang kita doakan akan berlaku. Doakan yang terbaik untuk kita semua. Walau apapun yang terjadi, semua yang kita dapat, yang kita miliki adalah milik Allah sebenarnya. 

Dunia hanyalah pinjaman semata untuk mengetahui sejauh mana kecintaan kita kepada Allah.

Love and Salam ~ Marie ~

Penang Car Boot Sale @ Garage Sale?

I just know about it and I want all of you to know about it too! I am just excited :) ada Car Boot Sale rupanya in Penang...~ argghhh :D Why I tak pernah tau?? Why...chewahh drama pulak...

Jom jom kita ramai-ramai ke Car Boot Sale By-The-Sea will be held on every third Saturday of the month at Straits Quay in Tanjung Bungah Penang. Nak menjual pun boleh...wow...

Do you have item to let go? Yes...this is the best time to do so...just book one spot by paying RM10 for sedans or RM20 for MPVs.

Isn't it interesting! ;)


Car Boot Sale By-The-Sea
Source: http://www.mywisewife.com/

Conducted concurrently in both PISA and Straits Quay on last weekend, Car Boot Sale is not a one-off event. Car Boot Sale By-The-Sea will be held on every third Saturday of the month at Straits Quay in Tanjung Bungah Penang. So if you have just heard of it, it is never too late to book a spot by paying RM10 for sedans or RM20 for MPVs. Vehicles larger than these are not allowed and the organizer limits to purely used items. Remember, strictly 'pre-loved' or 'old flame' that can be books, magazines, collectibles, toys, clothing, winter jackets, purses, sporting gears, or anything that you wanted to get out of your home while turning them into cash! For bookings or more information, call 04-8918000 or email to info@straitsquay.com. See you there!


Love and Salam ~ Marie ~

Book vs Movies..more to Movie Review

I nak share few things hari ni sebab saya pun baru tau about it...hehe :)

1. Bookxcess - read more for less
Ini pun sebab saya tengok cik min beli buku banyak sangat tapi dengan harga yang MURAH gila!!
Adoi..rasa macam sekarang jugak nak pegi beli buku. Tapi saya nak beli buku apa ek? Bookmark je dulu this link ;) *wink*
Non-fiction: crafts and hobbies tu memang menarik...tapi tak banyak sangat choice. Harga memang MURAH MURAH MURAH!!

2. Semalam saya tengok citer Safe House, hmm best. Memang citer Denzel Washington tidak menghampakan. This movie was released last year, 2012. Hubby ada sebut pasal movie ni, semalam baru kami berkesempatan layan movie. Best..best..I like!! Hmm saya bagi 4 Star!!

Saya rasa kalau watak Ryan Reynolds dipegang oleh Matt Damon, mesti citer ni saya rate jadi 5 Starsss siap blink blink lagi!! Hahahhh..

3. Another best movie yang recommended is Unknown lakonan Liam Neeson

Memang menarik jalan citer dia. I like this movie also...senang citer, saya memang kaki movie :D hehe. Cuma bila ada anak ni, tak boleh sangat pegi tengok kat cinema tapi nasib la ada movie channel kat rumah ;) *wink*wink* layan jee bila ada kelapangan...RIO pun saya layan tau!!

Love and Salam ~ Marie ~