From Shazz's Vodafone (Photo-blog)

Falling in love..

2011-02-20T16:00:00.001+08:00

A lovely scenery from the Residence Hotel in Uniten. My mind silently makes a promise, "I will work here some day, you'll see"..

- Shazz @ Mobile
20 Feb 2011

Final Pointers

2011-02-20T15:45:00.001+08:00

The final presentation is finally over, and it's time for the final pitching, by the guest debator. Lesson learnt worth learning, since it's highly customised.

- Shazz @ Mobile
20 Feb 2011

Waiting..

2011-02-20T14:43:00.001+08:00

Waiting for the final presentation, as final pitching at the MIBPC Boot Camp.

- Shazz @ Mobile
20 Feb 2011

Mommie's school

2011-02-20T14:34:00.001+08:00

"Mommie's school is beautiful. I wanna take a picture!" Nothing much taken except part of the Uniten lake, from a 5-year-old's eye level.

- Shazz @ Mobile
20 Feb 2011

Waiting..

2011-01-11T19:20:00.001+08:00

Waiting for our dinner to be ready - egg banjo and hotdog - from across the shops that interest us for a short sneak peek. It's too early for sate, so fast food it is.

- Shazz @ Mobile
11 Jan 2011

Cow on the moove

2011-01-09T14:14:00.001+08:00

A rare scene on the road, where a cow could moove as fast as you.. Well, thanks to the traffic jam too, I guess.

- Shazz @ Mobile
07 Jan 2011

Marvelous

2011-01-09T14:09:00.001+08:00

Marvelous scene from across the road. Bangsar, a happening place at night.. Photo taken after a meeting with client and his web developer.

- Shazz @ Mobile
03 Jan 2011

Clearing the past...

2011-01-02T17:47:00.002+08:00

The colourful boxes from Ikea...

I still remember when I first bought them, I was 5 months pregnant, shopping alone and carrying these 'giants' myself to the car and home, when the excitement of having an 'organised life' with new baby pushed away all negative feelings.

3 years after that, I used these to shift baby stuff to a new home we finally could call our own, where these were used to store all the little precious stuff, and pushed to the corner and wardrobe and hardly been touched.

Now, after another 3 years, I finally have time to clear them and probably make full good use of them... let these be brought forward to my now toddler, to ease our next shift in life.

- Shazz @ Home

02 Jan 2011

How to work?

2010-12-22T15:52:00.002+08:00

One week past, and this is how my cubicle looks like. I thought of shifting from the previous cube because there was a stack of network cable protruding from the middle of the cube, but I couldn't move the table to the next aimed cube... So back to square one - either no table or no chair, of course the locker is somewhere else already by now. So no work?? What's the point of coming to work, again? :-S

Not so happy because I need to drive 30KM across town everyday to 'nothingness',

- Shazz @Mobile

22 Dec 2010

Look closely

2010-12-22T15:50:00.002+08:00

If you look closely, you can see there's a hand moving on the touchpad of a notebook... from the reflection of the vehicle rear mirror.

- Shazz @ Mobile
21 Dec 2010

Nice and cheap lunch - accomplished!

2010-12-22T15:47:00.001+08:00

Just when we've finished the food, I thought of taking the photo. Sorry, Aziah, for not thinking of you before we started off from office! But then, we didn't know where 'the boss' was taking us!! :-?

Lunch under the trees,

- Shazz @ Mobile

21 Dec 2010

Gymning over exam

2010-12-14T10:53:00.001+08:00

An interesting overview worth pondering.. Is this the only place where you can see people taking exam being 'watched over' by those on treadmill in the gym? Who would be more concerned for being observed (since the proctors are also 'watching over' the people in the gym?!

Semester-base task to occupy the free mind,
- Shazz @ Mobile
14 Dec 2010

After event

2010-11-27T19:04:00.001+08:00

I guess the 'big lady boss' was right - I did kick off my boots and relax.. But my kid couldn't wait to try the new puzzle I bought for our Sunday mum-and-child time.

Time for my kid, next..,
- Shazz @ Mobile
27 Nov 2010

The morning preparation

2010-11-27T14:38:00.001+08:00

One of the 'torture' rooms, prepared for the final presentation this morning.

UBPC updates,
- Shazz @ Mobile
27 Nov 2010

In proceeding

2010-11-27T14:26:00.001+08:00

A simple event for awarding the winners of UCSIU Bizplan Competition, at the Auditorium.

UBPC updates,
- Shazz @ Mobile
27 Nov 2010

1 hour before UBPC

2010-11-27T08:16:00.001+08:00

Need to settle my kid's schooling and transport to daycare, before leaving Kota D. Quick breakfast at Mamak near her school.

UBPC real-time report,
- Shaz @ Mobile
27 Nov 2010

Me and my boots

2010-11-26T17:59:00.001+08:00

Me and my 3-inch-heel boots.. Could these be the reason for my sudden 'no-reason' temper? The strain, perhaps?

In search for something,
- Shazz @ Mobile
26 Nov 2010

Still wrapped up

2010-11-26T08:26:00.001+08:00

Little mummy junior, just like her mum - lazy bum. It's 8am, li'l darlin'. Today your teachers are bringing you to watch movie! Without kisses, pats, smothers, pampers, hugs, she won't bother to wake up!

Morning blues,
- Shazz @ Home
26 Nov 2010

Which road to take?

2010-11-24T15:57:00.002+08:00

I find this signpost interesting... It's like saying, "The right choice is 'go for a marriage'; the left is to stay single!" Aha! ;D

One of those jams,

- Shazz @ Mobile

Relaxing Tuesday

2010-11-23T10:08:00.001+08:00

Alone at Mamak, having roti banjir and nescafe tarik as breakfast, with newspaper to feed the sight and mind (which I haven't done in years).., while the rest of the world were buzzing around in formals. I noticed some glances from other customers, especially 'typical' ladies - I guess I haven't been exposing myself much outside during day. Or is it because I was wearing lose khaki and tight skin-colored sleeveless, which made me look 'odd' to them? Hey, I'm in relaxed mode. Chill lah! I wasn't try to 'fish' your partners or anyone, right? So why the look?! Duh..?!

d'Gud and d'Bad of relaxing on working day,
- Shazz @ Mobile
23 Nov 2010

The setting..

2010-11-11T20:03:00.001+08:00

Nice assembly of desserts, with the small 'centre stage'.. It's a party setting, and where's my partner?

- Shazz @ GoMobile
11 Nov 2010

D'Royale lobby

2010-11-11T19:54:00.001+08:00

Waiting at Royale Chulan lobby.. Where the seats are more comfy and welcomed.

- Shazz @ GoMobile
11 Nov 2010

Monkeys and bottle

2010-11-05T18:44:00.001+08:00

Two monkeys under the tree, one found a bottle and left one monkey..

Sha and Sha at Kiara Park,
- Shazz @ Mobile
05 Nov 2010

Between 2 screens

2010-11-04T23:36:00.003+08:00

Left hand patting my 5-year-old with her eyes glued to the big TV screen, whereas right hand 'patting' my keyboard with my eyes glued to the small laptop screen... That's daily nite life for us Mommie and Daughter...

Long weekend eve,

- Shazz @ Home

04 Nov 2010

A view seldom see...

2010-10-28T19:20:00.002+08:00

Just before the sun sets, a few minutes ago... from the staircase of my little apartment. A beautiful view I seldom see, since I normally reach home after the moon shows itself.

Feeling more at home,
- Shazz @ Mobile
28 Oct 2010

Shazz at...

2010-10-26T21:20:00.001+08:00

Porto Romano in Taman Tun Dr Ismail.. With seafood appetiser, aglio olio and lamb racks, to be washed down with East India - a mixture of brandy, white curacao and pineapple juice.. Something like that.

Late from office,
- Shazz @ Mobile
26 Oct 2010

Changing view

2010-10-10T17:17:00.001+08:00

We managed to change the room for the 2nd nite here. Smaller, cosier, a place I call 'hotel room'. The view is no longer the seaside though, which is OK.

Go simple,
- Shazz @ Mobile
10 Oct 2010

Big planes on the ground

2010-10-10T17:11:00.001+08:00

We saw them yesterday when we arrived PD, we went to find them again today.. but we decided not to enter the army museum.

It's a plane! It' a plane!
- Shazz @ Mobile
10 Oct 2010

Tent for rent

2010-10-10T17:00:00.001+08:00

Teluk Kemang Beach (did I get the name right?), where all the happenings take place. They have tents with seats, for us to sit and view, without knowing we had to pay for them.. Gosh! Life is expensive in PD - even to pee we have to pay 50cents, without proper toilet bowls some more! Sigh..

Thinking twice about shifting here now,
- Shazz @ Mobile
10 Oct 2010

An escape..

2010-10-10T16:42:00.001+08:00

One bunny got lose from the cage.. It looked naughty with the black mark around one eye.. Cunning!

Cunning line my 5-year-old,
- Shazz @ Mobile
10 Oct 2010

Bunnies!

2010-10-10T15:56:00.001+08:00

They have petting zoo too, but no one was attending us. 'Hello, brown bunny! You surely look unique and cute!' Snap! Photo taken.

Fussing over bunnies too,
- Shazz @ Mobile
10 Oct 2010

Meeting the 'meal' alive

2010-10-10T15:49:00.001+08:00

Kinda pity my girl.. She's never seen her daily meal live in person before. Well, not really, but she's a bit confused trying to understand the 'ayam' she eats and this 'ayam' she sees. 'Why it speaks like that - cockodoooo?' Err..

Fussing over cockadoo-er..,
- Shazz @ Mobile
10 Oct 2010

Ostrich!

2010-10-10T15:38:00.001+08:00

The one with grey feathers is female, the one with black is male. They eat grass and small insects. Their meats are sold as 'ostrich satay' freshly cooked at the farm cafe too! Erk!?

Ostrich wonder and confusion,
- Shazz @ Mobile
10 Oct 2010

Welcoming their friend's visit

2010-10-10T15:26:00.001+08:00

A visit to PD Ostrich Farm, and the first surprise was seeing a group of goats welcoming 'their friend' - my daughter who hates bath! Aha!

Goats greeting goats?
- Shazz @ Mobile
10 Oct 2010

The birthday girl and the beach

2010-10-10T14:52:00.001+08:00

Celebrating her birthday at the beach.. My 5-year-old daughter on 10-10-10.

- Shazz @ Mobile
10 Oct 2010

Next, the beach!

2010-10-10T14:44:00.001+08:00

A view from one of the main beaches in Port Dickson, nearer to our hotel, with this pic taken facing the direction to the hotel. As promised, we went to the beach to play with sand. As usual, my daughter's 'afraid' of the sand and waves, but not for building sand castle..

Water and sand,
- Shazz @ Mobile
10 Oct 2010

Breakfast with a view

2010-10-10T14:28:00.001+08:00

We managed to get up early for the complimentary breakfast. She had eggs, hotdogs and more eggs.., and I had rice (nasi lemak) and more rice (porridge), coffee and more coffee. The view outside with big ships was the one that made her full.

Full tummy for good exploration,
- Shazz @ Mobile
10 Oct 2010

In the dark of the nite

2010-10-09T22:41:00.001+08:00

Apart the happenings going on downstairs, the bright wonderful lights also came from the sea - the ships, the jetty, the flying aeroplane.. Not really well-captured in here though.

Liking the nite lite,
- Shazz @ Mobile
09 Oct 2010

Something's on down there

2010-10-09T22:24:00.001+08:00

From our balcony, it's quite scary even though we're just 6 floors above. We could see the function going on below, so brightly lit.

Enjoying some 'company' with the karaoke noise outside,
- Shazz @ Mobile
09 Oct 2010

The pile of bowls

2010-10-09T21:53:00.001+08:00

Proof of purchase, proof of full consumption.. 2 bowls of soup, a big cup of coffee..

Dinner she's been asking for months,
- Shazz @ Mobile
09 Oct 2010

.. and she's on my lap

2010-10-09T21:41:00.001+08:00

We decided to go out for dinner, and the first familiar 'brand' we saw made us turned in immediately - Pizza Hut. After so much of fuss, especially on what to eat, she ended up sitting on my lap.. Weird enough, she had 2 bowls of mushroom soup and some bits of my pan pizza.. oh and coffee!

Full tummy mummy, full liquid baby,
- Shazz @ Mobile
09 Oct 2010

Just a dip

2010-10-09T21:16:00.001+08:00

She got up just when the sun was ready to set around 6:30pm. With a dazy look, she just nodded and got ready for pool. But she's so shy to swim with others that she just dipped a couple of times in the water and ready to go. Err..

Fussing over water,
- Shazz @ Mobile
09 Oct 2010

A view paid for

2010-10-09T18:32:00.001+08:00

It's not much, but it's good enough having a peaceful view facing the small beach, 2 big ships, the sea, and a pool of some guys having sports activities (probably not viewable here).. So we remain indoor instead hahaha..

Big balcony; should've brought my laptop and net,
- Shazz @ Mobile
09 Oct 2010

After a long wait..

2010-10-09T17:21:00.001+08:00

She's been counting hours, and at the last 30 minutes, she surrendered to slumber. I was making her study, and I was trying to study too when she's not cooperating. While waiting for my promise of swimming at pool after the teary Hindi movie on TV, with the bed full of books and tummy full of milk, her system shut down, pinning my thigh down as well.. I'm stuck!

Thinking what to do now,
- Shazz @ Mobile
09 Oct 2010

First thing first..

2010-10-09T17:12:00.001+08:00

The first thing my li'l precious missed after 3 hours out of home is in 2 alphabets - T.V. The moment she figured its hideout, she had to find a channel that belongs to her - cartoon, of course. 'OK set, Mommie! We can stay here!' Hmm..

Getting self comfy with the big space,
- Shazz @ Mobile
09 Oct 2010

Upon arrival: Le Paris PD

2010-10-09T17:06:00.001+08:00

It was very sunny, with the clock indicating 1:10pm.. We took a stroll around the premise while waiting for our room to be ready. The hotel is facing the sea, as capured here.

Birthday getaway,
- Shazz @ Mobile
09 Oct 2010

Guess who?

2010-10-02T22:45:00.001+08:00

It's not purrfect, but I lurv this candid! ;D

Naughty cat in action,
- Shazz @ Archive
Fasting month 2010

Late nite indoor game

2010-10-02T22:36:00.001+08:00

While waiting for the rain to stop, fueled with a big dose of caffein, my 5-year-old-to-be jumped fast and furiously on the indoor game that this camera couldn't capture much of her action..

Waiting still, on Saturday nite,
- Shazz @ Vodafone
02 Oct 2010

Heavy rain outside..

2010-10-02T22:23:00.001+08:00

Just when we finished our late dinner, it rained so heavily outside and we're stuck in Ikano/Ikea.. Time to relax awhile before starting off.

After a mug of Nescafe, both Mommie and Daughter..
- Shazz @ Vodafone
02 Oct 2010

Perching on, Preacher..

2010-10-02T21:58:00.001+08:00

It's interesting to see our own colleague perching and balancing himself on the thin width of the lecture chair armrest, with interesting ways of googling the ideas of financial analysis..

Interesting act,
- Shazz @ Vodafone
24 Sep 2010

Late dinner after shopping

2010-10-02T21:49:00.001+08:00

Managed to catch some late dinner after shopping, before the 'kopitiam' closes.. Timecheck: 9:45pm

Quite some wait for food,
- Shazz @ Vodafone
02 Oct 2010

Lotsa shopping.. celebrating kids

2010-10-02T21:43:00.001+08:00

Took about 2 hours to shop for a birthday girl, a birthday boy, a newborn baby, and a not-to-be-left-behind sibling.. Nite shopping is quite interesting.

Mobile Nite Out,
- Shazz @ Vodafone
02 Oct 2010

Billboard ad on Tropicana

2010-09-19T12:04:00.001+08:00

This is the first time I see an ad on the function hall where my ex-colleagues and I performed our dance for the last time. It was in 2004, and we had fun dancing the then-famous Les Ketchup.. Also reminds me of the ad hoc salsa dance experience I had during one of our dance practices.. Thanx, BroRaul, for that once in my lifetime experience!

Dancing a spiceful life,
- Shazz @ MemoryLane
19 Sep 2010

Losing its reputation?

2010-09-19T09:46:00.001+08:00

Waiting.. Waiting.. The bus was supposed to depart at 9:15am from Hentian Duta, by a supposed-to-be prestigious 3-seater bus liner.. Well.. This time round they lose one of their loyal customers' trust..

Seeing mum boarding the bus now,
- Shazz @ MobileLookout
19 Sep 2010

The after-pour

2010-09-19T09:35:00.001+08:00

It was pouring cats-and-dogs that one afternoon at work. No one realised when it stopped, since the 'noise' was still heard.. Yet, it was the sound of the cleaner clearing the red mud from our office pavement. Only then we realised how bad a heavy rain could be..

The normal pour with normal delay,
- Shazz @ MobileLookout

A visit to IT Support Dept

2010-09-19T09:24:00.001+08:00

I was quite early arriving my lab class, so I decided to visit some old friends at the IT Support Department. The senior staff - the first person I got acquainted with when I first joined the company - was briefing a junior staff, in some interesting ways.. Hardware was giving them quite some hard time, it seemed.

All in a day's life,
- Sha @ Mobile Lookout
15 Sep 2010

End of Raya 'panic'

2010-09-12T12:25:00.001+08:00

Time for check-up: Not only our tummy is 'out of gas', our car (air-cond) is out of gas too! After fasting season and full days of 'ketupat', that's why..

Raya @ Alor Setar,
- Shazz @ MobileUploads
12 Sep 2010

Next, the Wonder Girls

2010-08-22T12:51:00.001+08:00

Our girls from UCSI University presented as the competitor of Monash boys

All for good competition,
- Shazz @ Mobile Lookout
22nd Aug 2010

The first group presentating

2010-08-22T12:31:00.001+08:00

Students from Monash University Malaysia. Very fluent in presenting and getting the points across, properly defined.

One down, another to go,
- Shazz @ Mobile Lookout
22nd Aug 2010

A view to fall for

2010-08-22T11:41:00.001+08:00

Imagine yourself perching on the window at level 7 at South Garden Tower, MidValley, Kuala Lumpur..

For viewing only, not falling,
- Shazz @ Mobile Lookout
22nd Aug 2010

Last-minute Panic

2010-08-22T11:18:00.001+08:00

At the boardroom in Plug-and-Play Tech, our 'wonder girls' were motivated with 'astounding words' by their mentor and judge.

Nuts over competition,
- Shazz @ Mobile Lookout
22nd Aug 2010

Rainbow over Cova @ Kota Damansara

2010-08-22T10:54:00.001+08:00

Cloudy morning with some rays penetrating through the gloomy cloud, and at one end a bright rainbow was formed.

After a long silence,
- Shazz @ Mobile Lookout
22nd Aug 2010

So early, so empty

2009-08-10T08:25:00.000+08:00

I'm too early. According to the schedule, the registration would be at 8:30AM. I'm one hour early, thinking that it would be jam and difficult for parking. Foolish me!

I'm so early that I started sufing the Net and work on my assignment. Then, the hotel servants invited me for coffee and munchies, which I only dared to help myself around 8AM instead of earlier. Like I said, I'm too early.

I think tomorrow I'll be much late, then.

- Shazz @ Vodafone

10 Aug 2009

Breakfast at...?

2009-04-30T08:57:00.000+08:00

Timecheck 8:03AM. Bad jam to exit Kota Damansara, but I'm cool... not in hurry.

Lost my coffee tumbler last night, so I had to buy myself coffee, and what's the point without the whole breakfast set, right? So breakfast in my car at KD jam...

Shh... don't tell my kid that her mum was having KFC..., twister with egg some more! Huu huu...

- Shazz @ Vodafone
30 Apr 2009

When the world is fighting swine flu...

2009-04-29T18:23:00.000+08:00

When the world is fighting swine flu, Kota Damansara is still fighting dengue fever... Arrived home with one intention - to catch some nap - and it went to dust when I saw smoke coming out from sewerage in the apartment compound. Sigh!

I had to run away before I catch sore throat and flu from the fogging smoke. I never counted properly, but I think MBPJ seems to be fogging the whole Kota Damansara every 2 months! Hhmm...

Blogging from Giant next door,
- Shazz @ Vodafone
29 Apr 2009

Dream home...

2009-04-27T19:46:00.000+08:00

After a long drive home, through heavy rain that I could hardly see the road, through the puddles of water that 'zapped' my tyres again and again, on those slippery roads up and down the hills... my eyes caught this beautiful row of new residential development, at the traffic light junction in Mutiara Damansara.

Oh! That's just what I had in mine as a dream home since I was young... 3-storey townhouse with balconies and backyard, peaceful even though very close to famous commercial area... Sigh!

Dream that remains a dream...,
- Shazz @ Vodafone
27 Apr 2009

Belated CNY Lunch

2009-04-27T19:42:00.000+08:00

Everybody queueing for the most looking forward event of the year in FoMIT - the belated CNY Lunch 2009! It was successfully organised in the midst of marking final exam papers, submitting marks to exam board, and preparation for new subjects in May semester, which is starting next week! Hhmm...

I guess I don't love my toungue anymore huu huu...,
- Shazz @ Vodafone
27 Apr 2009

Steak or Spaghetti

2009-04-24T08:30:00.000+08:00

Instead of 'thinking of having' steak while driving all the way from city centre, I ended up ordering a lovely minty taste of chicken-and-spinach marinara. Pinky tried a bit after she finished off her tender chicken, and she commented, "It tastes like Indomee goreng". Alaaaa..., but I like it wor!! Hhmm... Sigh!

A bit dizzy after a glass of long island iced tea (so nice!),
- Shazz @ Vodafone
23 Apr 2009

Break record!

2009-04-23T13:09:00.000+08:00

First time I'm involved with protoring exam for more than 10 subjects at one time.. 23 subjects - 4 for 2 hours, 2 for 2.5 hours, and the rest for 3 hours?! You must be kidding!! Sigh...

Can't hardly see my writing on the board also, too cramp to write humongously... Huhu...!

Could not upload via mobile just now :-S
- Shazz @ Vodafone
23 Apr 2009

Favourite 'bum'

2009-04-23T08:56:00.000+08:00

Normal scene in the car, after picking her up from daycare. She's very happy seeing me every time when I pick her up, that she would be in a hurry to get herself and her bag out of the daycare premise.

Unless I pick her up during her playtime around 6pm-6:30pm, then it would be me sneaking around playing with other cute babies before she noticed that I was already in the premise!

Miss having her small and cuddly in my arms again...,
- MommieSha
23 Apr 2009

The tense

2009-04-21T22:15:00.001+08:00

The tense built up in the Exam Hall. Some of the students were still unfamiliar with the new rules.. The latest creativity portfolio we caught red-handed last week was the whole lecture note written artistically as a mineral water bottle label. Sigh! If only they can channel that skill into their study..

First time jam - from all angles

2009-04-21T09:02:00.000+08:00

My daily route... it stabbed my back after all this time I've been loyal to it!! Uwaaa!!! (Huu huu...)

Photo taken around 8:00AM after the Seputih exit towards Cheras. (Sorry, I don't memorise road names.)

Surprising! For the past 1.5years I'v been traveling on this hiway, this is the first time I encounter heavy jam packed, whereas all this time I was so proud that I 'lawan arus' with the jam. No wonder my instinct made me start early from home. Sigh!

Photo taken around 8:45AM after the U-turn near Alam Damai (beside Plaza Phoenix)

Jam from all angles, at Alam Damai near Plaza Phoenix, going towards Taman Connaught and KL. No choice but to go through this temporary jam. Need to fimd new route soon...

After a long time not able to post blog from mobile phone... >:D
- Shazz @ Vodafone
21 Apr 2009

From all angles

2009-04-21T08:45:00.001+08:00

Jam from all angles, at Alam Damai near Plaza Phoenix, going towards Taman Connaught and KL. No choice but to go through this temporary jam. Need to fimd new route soon..

First time jam

2009-04-21T08:27:00.001+08:00

The "dive in" view

2008-11-07T16:43:00.000+08:00

An inviting view of the lunch buffett at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, in conjuction with the ECMyBroadband event. I attended the conference on the last day of three. The lunch was marvelous... just that it's more on western style instead of local taste. But I like it, at least I didn't eat much (fattening) carbo! ;-)

So sad, cannot publish blog from phone anymore :'(
- Shazz @ Vodafone
07 Nov 2008

Bekalan hari tua? Eh!?

2008-08-23T11:55:00.001+08:00

Things on my desk, during a break in between exam papers conducted by the gov. Not seen in pic: the waste I made constantly by sharpening my 2B pencils. Hahaha! Im my head, 'whattaheck am I doing here again?' oh ya, my cousin said, 'jangan banyak soal, amek je peksa SPA tu!' (sigh)
Blog between papers,
- Shazz
23 Aug 2008

Apa nak buat ni?

2008-08-21T15:27:00.001+08:00

We dropped by at a mosque nearby a friend's house, to wait for my friend who wished to pray before we proceed with our errands. Fasha asked a few questions which I said no to. Among the questions, 'Mami, nak turun? Mami, nak keluar? Mami, nak buka pintu? Mami, nak pi situ?' After receiving all the 'no's from me, she uttered to herself so fluently, 'Apa nak buat ni?' That was the first time I heard her saying as such! She also planned out loud what we should do next and next, 'pastu gi makan.. Pastu gi shopping.. Pastu gi..' and the list continued on.. Now she's occupying my car with all her exploration of space and sound. Oh dear, so chatty! Well, at least she helped me find some hidden sweets covers at the back seat. 'Hmm.. Mami.., mami,' she sighed in between her monologue.
Chatty mommie tired of entertaining chatty tot,
- MommieSha
21 Aug 2008

Car washed!

2008-08-18T11:32:00.001+08:00

My plan to wash my car has been pending since.. Since.. Hmm.., could it be more than 2 months already? Erks! I planned to get it wash during my 1 week leave, which starts today.. And God just saved me from spending rm12 for a carwash, by giving us a good, heavy rain! Amin.. (Yee ha!)
Crazy mum,
-Shazz@home
18 Aug 2008

Last one soup..

2008-08-17T13:52:00.001+08:00

After a long wait at Mommie's dentist's, we were hungry as it was already lunchtime. I told Fasha that we're going to McD instead of mamak stall. She suddenly mentioned that she wanted 'nasi', just when I started the car engine. So we got dowm from the car and head towards KFC, that was in front of our parked car. (Will continue this story with the video of Fasha cleaning up Mom's portion of food.)
GTG,
-Shazz
17 Aug 2008

Turn over -->

2008-08-15T18:39:00.000+08:00

As I was marking so seriously, reaching the script number... well, almost half of the pile of 130 plus scripts, I guess... and I found this little note at the end of the answer, saying "Turn over -->". The moment I turned the sheet, this was what I saw (refer to the picture).

The sheet is filled with a huge smiling cartoon saying, "Thanks MsSha for your Good Teaching! With your explaination, I understand it by heart and I will apply it on my future career/work. HAPPY MARKING." The student also gave me the URL to her website (the one designed for my assignment this sem), and the URL to her Friendster. Hhmm... suddenly my exhaustion disappear... for a while.

Time check, 6:45PM, and I'm the only one left in my faculty...,
- MsSha @ UCSI
15 Aug 2008

The space for anxiety

2008-08-15T12:29:00.001+08:00

This is the student's view while taking the final exam in the exam hall of UCSI. I was proctoring them for 2 days, where 1 of those was for my own subject - Information Technology. Tired of walking around, I had a seat on my student's desk - all of them already left the hall before the final 30mins, except 2 girls. I guess my paper is easy, huh? Later I have 1 more proctoring duty, before I leave for a week to have a break.. Can't wait!
Campus life @ higher angle,
- Ms-Sha@UCSI
15 Aug 2008

Dear, fans...

2008-08-15T11:38:00.000+08:00

I noticed that I have a fan for this blog. Whoever you are, do identify yourself, because the name I could see is merely "Anonymous"..., and to me, even a ghost is considered an anonymous!! Hahaha!!

OK, bad joke put aside. :-S Anyway, if any of you wish to read more of my writings, they are all in other blogs (about 3 more blogs for you to quench your thirst in reading). Check out the links below, and I will add the links on the right column of this page as well (if I can find the time to ammend the template, that is).

1. My kid's blog @ http://nsf1010.blogspot.com
2. My blog about my music band @ http://shazz-dcmates.blogspot.com
3. My portfolio @ http://sha-portfolio.blogspot.com

By the way, you are welcomed to email me to feed your curiosity. Happy reading...

Marking final exam papers, 3 days straight! Argh!!
- Shazz @ Office
15 Aug 2008

Bad jam, time for choc?

2008-08-13T19:15:00.001+08:00

Wednesday.. Normally i'd be at Charlie's by now, getting ready for the gig. Today, I'm just one of KL drivers swimming throuh the streams of heavy traffic towards home. But today, unlike other days, I have Ferrero Rocher to accompany me through the stressful jam. Hmm.. The last time I counted, there were 7 pieces in the pack. Now left 2. I had to put it down before opening 1 of those. Or shudn't I?
Choc to save the day,
- Shazz@Vodafone
13 Aug 2008

Playful at jam

2008-08-10T15:18:00.001+08:00

Fasha and Misha having fun during our jamming session, last Monday. It was our first practice with a new guest lead guitarist, Nasser. And I couldn't play because there was a technical problem with the studio's keyboard. So instead of practising, I had to babysit the 2 little Sha's..
Happy kids, tired Mom,
- MommieSha
10 Aug 2008

Who's playing whose..

2008-08-03T21:07:00.001+08:00

Just now she rushed behind me knowing I was assembling my keyboard, to get ready to practice. She was fussing around like a kitten about to be fed, and sat on the seat before I could switch on the keys. Now, thinking that she wants to play with the keys, I took out my guitar thinking I could strum some chords, and look at what she did.. Quickly ran towards Mommie right after I checked the tune, and she conquered the guitar. After strumming awhile, she said, 'Mommie, sakit.' Now she knows that it hurts. After a few more strums, she said, 'tak sakit pun'. Get the hang of it, eh? While blogging now, she practiced counting on the strings! Hhmm.. Now she's singing Nenek Si Bongkok Tiga so loudly while plucking the guitar strings. Ok, next thing to have is a microphone lah!
Baby counting the 'rock' away,
- MommieSha
03 Jul 2008

Buat manja

2008-08-03T09:02:00.001+08:00

Came to Mommie's room, leaned against the foot of the bed, with the head ane chest rolling around on the bed while still standing, doing the pampered dance until face covered by blanket.. 'nak cucu.. Nak cucu'.. And Mommie replied, 'nak hug.. Nak kishy..' the normal Sunday morning scene at F3-6-4 when a tot trying to make lazy-mum get up from bed..
Sunday mood with no plans,
- MommieSha
03 Jul 2008

Dream

2008-07-23T10:28:00.000+08:00

After a long time, eventually I had long sleep (longer than 3 hours) and 'nonsense' dream last night and this morning. To me, if I had a dream, it means that my brain is really taking a rest, up to extend that I couldn't lift up my head in the morning. Now, that's "SLEEP"!

What did I dream? Well..., it always around the same old thing - cars, carpark, toilet, meeting friends - things like that. I didn't dream of losing my baby this time round, thank God! So here I am, 2 hours late for work, and I'm checking online for the meaning of what I just dreamt. Have a look...

1. Seeing a toilet in your dream, symbolizes a release of emotions or getting rid of something in your life that is useless.

2. Seeing a parked car in your dream, suggests that you need to turn your efforts and energies elsewhere. You may be needlessly spending your energy in a fruitless endeavor. Alternatively, a parked car my symbolize your need to stop and enjoy life.

3. Seeing your friends in your dream means aspects of your personality that you have rejected, but are ready to integrate these rejected part of yourself. The relationships you have with those around you are important in learning about yourself. Additionally, this symbol foretells of happy tidings from them and the arrival of good news.

Overall, I think number 1 is kinda true, number 2 is what I need to consider A LOT (I need a break, and I need to divert my attention elsewhere too). Number 3 is vague, because I don't remember which friend I was with in my dream. If it's a childhood dream, it would mean different thing altogether.

There's one more aspect in my dream - I saw a tennis court - whereas I don't play tennis. I can't get the meaning for that.

Ah well, I guess my mind is telling me to take a break, eh? ;-) Will "try" to plan on it, I promise.

Dream-believer,
- Shazz @ Vodafone
23 Jul 2008

The girl and the water

2008-07-21T12:23:00.001+08:00

(Click on the picture to view the texts)
My masterpiece of the day,
- Artzz
21 Jul 2008

Farisha tak tumpah pun!

2008-07-20T10:04:00.001+08:00

Fasha enjoying her choc+orange Calciyum. Feeding herself, ensuring that there's no spill on herself and sofa. Of course, I double-ensure that by having her choc sit in a big, stable bowl.
Slow, yummy weekend,
- MommieSha
20 Jul 2008

To play or not to play

2008-07-16T20:38:00.001+08:00

The dire strait.. Well, not quite. Our leading man just informed us that he's not playing anymore. So, instead of starting the gig, we're having a meeting discussing whether to proceed (with the lack of practice we had) or to take a rest for tonight. Decision is yet to be made. We even have the bistro manager with us to help us decide. See how! Ah! We just decided that next week will be our first official show. Yes!
Relieving the stress,
- Shazz@Vodafone
16 Jul 2008

Morning thoughts

2008-07-13T09:23:00.001+08:00

It's 9am. My kid has been watching TV and eating biscuits on her own since 7.30am. I have to get up. Erks! She just came running and stole my magazine. Hmm.. Ok, back to my view - the ceiling fan and light - they haven't been cleaned since installation last year. Hey! This month is 1 year since I got my house key! Wow wee! Eh, accidentally detoured.. My fan, yeah right.. I need a long ladder, a time when my kid won't be around to disturb.. Argh! So tiring! Let me concentrate on tonight's jam first. :s
Topsy turvy mind,
- Shazz@Vodafone
13 Jul 2008

Stairs to brightness

2008-07-12T16:40:00.001+08:00

A view worth captured.. Well, already halfway and had to stop to catch some breath. It's a 'high' way to hilltop extra carpark, where all those who come late to campus has to suffer heading there after the last class..
D campus culture,
- MsSha
11 Jul 2008

Geng, geng, geng bas sekolah!

2008-07-12T16:29:00.001+08:00

We were on the way to nursery, early Saturday morning. Suddenly, at the traffic light, Fasha shouted, 'Mommie! Geng geng bas sekolah!' I looked around and saw a school bus far ahead. Oh! She remembers the kid's drama Geng Bas Sekolah seeing that bus. Do you know why she said the word 'geng' twice? Because to sing the theme song, 'kamilah geng.. Geng.. Geng.. Bas skolah' is too long!
Fasha pandai, Mommie speechless,
- MommieSha
12 Jul 2008

Comel?

2008-07-10T09:05:00.001+08:00

Early morning, Fasha just wants to be close to Mommie, by immitating Mommie in every way possible. While dressing up, she would ask for some powder/talc and apply it on her face. She doesn't need a bath before that! Seeing her 'tikus keluar tepung' face, I asked her to look in the mirror and tell me what she sees. 'Fasha comel' was what she saw.. Duh?
Blogging while driving,
- MommieSha
10 Jul 2008

Early bird's early worm

2008-07-09T21:13:00.001+08:00

Ok, probably the title doesn't sound quite right. What I want to say is... a good day starts with a good breakfast. I made some nice french toast for my kiddo and me, before we start the day with cooking, cleaning, laundry, feeding (for me), and playing, colouring, pretending to read and watching TV (for my kid).. The weekend activities on a lazy Sunday. The day ended with a drive around town for 2 hours. Hah! Mom and kid can never stay put at home the whole day, you know!
Lazy day, crazy eve,
- MommieSha
09 Jul 2008

A 3-year-old's art

2008-07-09T21:01:00.001+08:00

Some aesthetic values are worth captured and appreciated. Try this (as shown in pic), isn't this amazing? Ok, I sound like a mom hu hu hu.. My 3-year-old tot's new game is piling blocks (of same type) as high as possible. This is one of her few attempts. And I think the pic says a hundred words, if not a thousand, about my tot.
Proud dugro mom,
- MommieSha
09 Jul 2008

A view from panel clinic

2008-07-07T10:14:00.001+08:00

Sick again? Urgh.. Just when I'm planning to finish marking students' assignments and continue my research (sigh). Let's see if I can face the air-cond above my desk for another few hours, before really 'disappear' for MC. From inside Molly's clinic, I see students and staff lingering around at the lobby.
Lost within MCs,
- Shazzen@Vodafone
07 Jul 2008

My fellow colleagues

2008-07-04T14:25:00.001+08:00

Isk.. Tak reti aku nak join diorang nih, tapi join gak la dah lunch skali. But as you can see, they are still shopping whereas I've already finished 'window shopping'. I rarely join my colleagues for lunch unless I could catch them before they plan to go out. Even though it's Friday, I'm still not used to enjoying the leisure time like this.. Unless I have important errands to settle.
Joining 'the Malaysian ladies'.. And to be one? Err,
- Shazz@Vodafone
04 Jul 2008

Zzz.. What a wait

2008-07-02T18:44:00.001+08:00

We have a gig to perform tonight. Drummerboy said he would be late, got a deadline to catch. I left my marking task and most of my files at work to start early and light for the gig. Upon arriving lead's house, I got the feeling that I'm too early. It was 5:25pm, messaged the lead to wake me up when he arrives, because I'd be catching a nap in my 'WanNaBe' (my car). A reply came in almost instantly saying, 'OK, am still in office'. Oh dear, this is gonna be loooonnnngggg... Timecheck: it's 6:42pm now. And we are to get ready by 7pm to start off for the gig.
With mosquitoes dashing into my hide-out,
- Shazz@DCmates
02 Jul 2008

Play outside at last

2008-06-30T18:31:00.001+08:00

Instead of taking full day leave, I took half day off in the morning, brought Fasha to meet her papa, went to settle errands at banks, drop her at nursery before headed towards office. Started from office at 5:15pm, picked up dear Fasha around 6pm after buying fried chicken for our dinner. At last, mommie has time to bring Fasha to play swing at our apartment. Compensation time, since it's back to gig and late nights in a few days. Hhmm..
Rebonding time,
- MommieSha
30 Jun 2008