PakPoi and Nadirah

Nadirah calls this guy - Poi. Pak di pangkal nama sudah hilang. Many people said that Nadirah has a close resemblance of Epoi. And on the other hand they said Epoi look like my dear Arwah Abah. Conclusion: Nadirah looks like Arwah Tok Shaarani, the person that will love Nadirah dearly if he's still around.

As a record, they are still times that I call Nadirah as Epoi. Weird eh? I don't know when it's going to over/stop.

This picture was taken at Tok Pandak's house in Padang Rengas, Perak on Day 2 of Syawal. I really love this picture. It has the essence of love and life. Thank you PakCik Meme for the gorgeous composition and sharing it with us :-)

Kepada PakPoi, selamat menimba ilmu kedoktoran dan keakhiratan di Warsaw. Nantikan kami tiba di sana! Amin.

Buat Duit Dengan Rumah - Tuan SK

Last ramadhan was the very month Mr J and I managed to read and "khatam" many books that were originally qeued in our reading list. The reading momentum is still on till now, alhamdulillah. Moga-moga ole-ole Ramadhan ini dapat diteruskan sehingga akhir hayat. Amin.

Anyway, Mr J and I reading lists are equal so we take turns. Due to that, we have to speed up to make sure we can finish on time. Normally Mr J will bring back few books to SGMT and does his reading peacefully for the rest of the weekdays there. On weekends, we exchanged books. 

Anyway, I'd like to share a book on property investment which I started @ KT last week. Buit Duit Dengan Rumah is a very informative and awesome book for those who want to invest in property. Books on property that I've read/seen before are mostly US based scenarios, so there are parts that I found quite difficult to digest. On the other hand, the book written by Tuan Shamsuddin Kadir (Tuan SK) is very down to earth, in line to Malaysian property market and directly connected with our Deen. Masya-Allah. I've never seen a book on investment that emphasize precisely what us as a Muslim should do and shouldn't do in the process of buying property. Perfect! Thumbs up to Tuan SK for his effort in educating Malaysian Muslims to be more vigilant and "Smart Kaya" through his books. 

There's a chapter in the book about a mindful father that brings me close to tears. I think the 2nd last chapter of the book. Probably because I read it with ME in mind, and it touches me as if I am one of the characters in the story. 

Those who are reading this entry, I'd like to encourage you to get the book and r.e.a.d. Like what Barney says in his song - "Books are Fun" :

Books are fun! Books are great!

Let's sit down with a book today.

Books are fun! Books are great!

Is it book time yet? Oh, I just can't wait..

To read a book.

Do you know why I love to read a book?

Why I get so happy every time I take a look?'

Cause books can take me anywhere that I want to go.

Books help my imagination grow.

Full lyrics here.

"Books help my imagination grow." Not just that, book helps our money grow! I leave you girls with that thought and am now continue with Tuan SK other book, "Kaya Dengan Rumah".

Happy reading!

Homemade Soy Drink: Made with love

Last Sunday, the cooking team (yes, it's a team now = Abi, Mummy, Hasanah, Nadirah + Opah&Epoi acting as food critic) has successfully produced our first batch of Soy Drink from our dear kitchen. 1st attempt and it was a success! It's not rocket science like I always thought. 

Ingredient: Soy, water, sugar and pandan leaves (100g of soy : 1 litre of water)

The soy was soaked overnight and we then peeled off the skin - yes, each one! (the most painful part of the process) I think Nadirah was the only one who enjoyed this peeling process cause she got a big license to wet her clothing without Mummy being angry at her.

Blend them. Then strained the soy milk through a fine-mesh strainer into the pot. (or any clean baby-lampin like material). 

Finally bring to a boil over low-high heat and sweeten to taste. Don't forget to put pandan leaves for a fresh, yummy aroma.

The verdict: Very delicious alhamdulillah! Epoi said it taste like Yeos (he's exaggerating!)
:-)

If any of you have a better recipe, let me know. I'd like to experiment more.

Memory @ Eiffel Tower

Family shot of Eiffel Tower Paris.

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Dang!

That's the shorter version of the tower.

Taken at Windows of The World, Shenzhen, China. (July 2010)

I don't dare to wear a straw hat in Paris, anyway. ;-)

Little Red Riding Hood

Our Lil Red Riding Hood, posing @ Masjid Muaz b Jabal while waiting for Abi. We were on the way to beraya @ Dr Sam's house.

Seeing her in this red and white strawberry patch dress reminds me of lil Red Riding Hood + Snow White. 

Raya 2010 Updates

Raya was great Alhamdulillah! Celebrated 1st 3 days of Syawal at Perak and off to Tanjung, KT on day 3. Day 5 we drove back to Kuantan. Managed to enjoy the sandy beach at Pantai Batu Hitam, cooking meal together w the sisters and visited zoo Teruntum with “No No No!” and family. All in all, priceless! But the best of all is the moment I entered Arwah Tok Pandak’s nostalgic house. The last time I was there was probably 10 years ago! Masya-Allah. Thanks to Tok Mat& Opah Cho for renovating the house and taking care of it. I’m looking forward to go back to kampong again insya-Allah. Mandi air telaga is 2nd to none. Alhamdulillah. Thank you Allah for the wonderful experience. *bliss*

Eik-Mubarak! (@ Perak)

Abis and daughters @ Batu Hitam

@Zoo Teruntum

Ramadhan comes to end

Aidilfitri datang lagi,

Ramadhan pula mengundur diri,

Malam kini sunyi sepi,

Tanpa Ramadhan peneman hati.

Taqabbalallahuminna waminkum...

Eid Mubarak.