Bandung Oh Bandung !!! (3)

Let us continue with Bandung.

Am not going to post an essay here on what to do in Bandung coz I believe you have read everything about Bandung somewhere. However, for ladies out there Pasar Baru is a must visit. A massive clothes, ready made (wide selection of Muslimah attire) and fabric market but watch out for snatch thief. Our supir kept on reminding us to take a good care of our belongings when were there.

My friend tengah ghairah memilih.


D'Fashion, please visit this shop for their wide selection of awesome cotton (Japan, English, Swiss) and not forgetting, lace


Those are mine, in the plastic, for this coming Hariraya..


Sir Cinta, where we bought our telekung and some lovely fabrics


As for factory outlet, I would prefer and recommed Rumah Mode, Summit and Heritage. I feel comfortable and more confident with their quality and originality. Summit, they have what you call Super Grade imitation handbags. You should check out their Chanel, LV, Salvatore, Burberry. They are so high quality imitation handbags complete with boxes, dust bag and authentication card. These super grade handbags cost around RM500 - RM800 per bag.

Someone once told me that whenever you visit Indonesia, you must pay a visit to their spa. I agree with that. We went to Mariaty's Spa and pampered ourselves after a long day at Tangkuban Perahu, Ciater Hot Spring and Strawberry Farm. It was damn cheap for 2 hours treatment. After the treatment, we went straight back to the hotel and had a very good deep sleep. Super recommended and a worth visiting spa when you visit Bandung.

Mariaty's Spa Entrance


Interior decoration


Next, their local delicacies. You should look for Bakso Malang (so delicious), Batagor Riri (mouthwatering when I type this), Teh Botol, Fruit Tea, Makanan Sunda, Nasi Padang (personally I prefer Nasi Padang to Makanan Sunda) and their all sorts of kerupuk. Try their kerupuk Pisang Cheese, Tempe and fuhh.. the list goes on, varieties I just can't remember.

Presenting .... batagor


The famous Batagor Riri


Makanan Sunda, try their Ikan Gurame Berlada.


A must try, Teh Botol, your thirst quencher


Kerupuk anyone ?


Amanda Brownies Kukus is another oleh-oleh from Bandung that you must not forget. I just love its super moist and soft texture. They have wide range of flavour but I personally in love with the original flavour.

So much of Bandung, better sign off now, till next entry.

p/s : Baru perasan, dah macam essay lah pulak. Ghairah bercerita sampai tak sedar.

Another getaway !!!!

Salam to all ......

Can't wait .

Another getaway to the east cost.

With family and hubby's colleagues.

Mind and soul therapy and not forgetting "makan-makan"

Pak Usop Patin; Satar, Otak-otak, Mee Calong, Mee Sup Tulang Che Wan; Nasi Dagang, Lepak-lepak kat Hai Peng, Kak Mah Nasi Kukus Ayam Berempah.....

Here we come !!!!

Bandung Oh Bandung !!! (2)

Alhamdulillah, we safely arrived at Bandung Sastranegara Airport at 1.20 pm local time after what we've gone through during touching down due to extreme windy condition. My second bad experience in a row after my trip to Singapore.

Queuing up for Indonesian immigration procedure is kind of new experience for us although I've gone through a very strict procedure in the US. We are required to put our right and left 4 fingers on the automatic scanner and on the spot digital photo. "Di sini, ibu menginap di mana", "Berapa hari ibu di sini" were among the information they wanted to know.

We finally made our way out and someone with my name printed on a paper waiting for us. We've got everything booked online and our supir introduced himself as Nanang.


On the way to hotel






We stayed at Unik Hotel, a budget hotel located approximately 10 minutes from the airport. I'll blog on the total cost of accommodation, transportation and contact person in another entry.

Bandung Oh Bandung !!! (1)

I'm sure Bandung is one of so much talk about among bloggers, be it as shopping paradise or food paradise and their must visit spa. My friends and I had been contemplating to visit Bandung ever since last year but to no avail until we finally made a very quick decision last month. However, at the very last minute, the plan almost cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Fortunately, despite having lots of hiccup here and there, we finally managed to board flight MH868, 31 March 2011, 12 noon to Bandung. MAS was having its offer that you can't refuse. Return air ticket to Bandung cost us only RM369 inclusive of everything.

Although I was very tired after coming back from Singapore a day earlier and a very hectic shedule for the past 4 days when I was in Singapore, the thought of going to have fun with friends has somehow, given me strength and I did even forget my tiredness.

More stories coming soon !!!

Shopping - A good mental therapy

Do you agree with me that shopping/window shopping will make you feel happy, calm and good ?

According to researchers at the UK's Brunel University, shopping is associated with increased activity in the left prefrontal cortex, a part of the brain that has been linked to pleasure and positive thinking. In fact, levels of dopamine, a neurotransmitter released during pleasurable experiences including sex, can rise sharply even when you're merely window shopping.


However, being a Muslim, nothing compares to our solat, one of the 5 Pillars in Islam, our foundation being a Muslim . If we perform our prayer fully devoted to ALLAH, apart from increasing our faith in ALLAH, improving our mind and soul spiritually studies show that there are some implications on our physical health.

Therefore people, I remind myself and to all of you, let's improve our solat.

Salam Ukhwah !!!

Had a blast ladies' outing recently at Bandung after a 4 days tight schedule meeting at Singapore.

Can't wait to blog about it ......

Alhamdulillah

Remember this post ?
Alhamdulillah and congratulation to Hilman Syafie.
Your hardworking and struggle finally paid off.

Well done sayang !!!
Ibu, ayah and your sisters proud of you.

When you least expect it ...........

Thanx abang .....

Need a break

Been quite busy for the past few weeks especially during UPSR and PSRA exam week, leaving this blog of mine unattended.



Its even worse when November is approaching because our office will be shifted to a new building.



Not forgetting my niece wedding is just around the corner as well.



Just can't wait our upcoming holiday in December. We've got everything booked.

After all, the best part of a holiday is perhaps not so much to be resting yourself, as to see all the other fellows busy working.
by Kenneth Grahame

This is cool.

Have a nice day people.

UPSR

To Hilman Syafie ...

Good luck and try your best.

And remember ! Raise your hand, pray and make du'a with all your heart.

Insyaallah, Allah will open every door for you and makes it easy for you.

Love
Ibu and Ayah

Ramadan Hampir Tiba Ke Penghujung

Alhamdulillah, Allah telah mengurniakan kita semua kesihatan yang baik untuk menunaikan ibadat di bulan yang mulia ini. Sedar tak sedar tinggal beberapa hari sahaja lagi Ramadan akan berakhir.

Marilah kita semua mengambil peluang keemasan ini untuk mempertingkatkan ibadat kita dalam beberapa hari terakhir Ramadan ini.

Firman Allah Ta'ala mengenai Malam Lailatul Qadar :

“Sesungguhnya Kami telah menurunkannya (Al-Quran) pada Lailatul-Qadr. Tahukah kamu apakah Lailatul Qadar? Lailatul-Qadar lebih baik dari seribu bulan.”
(Surah al-Qadr: 1-3)

Marilah kita mengambil peluang untuk memohon keredaan daripada Allah.

Diriwayatkan oleh Bukhari & Muslim dari Abu Hurairah r.a, bahawa Rasulullah S.A.W bersabda:

“Barangsiapa yang beribadah pada malam Lailatul-Qadar kerana iman dan mengharapkan keredaan ALLAH, diampunilah dosa-dosanya yang terdahulu.”

Subhanallah, Maha Suci Allah.

Today, 12 years ago

Alhamdulillah, 12 years ago, the day that Allah gave me a very precious gift. Years gone by and you have grown up but to me, you're still my little bucuk-bucuk baby boy.

Happy 12th birthday sayang.

Ibu, ayah, Aisyah and Muneera love you very much.

Tsamina mina zangalewa... My visit to Africa

Happened in January 2010

Attended a course organized by The Swedish International Development Agency, the third phase of Genetic Resources and Intellectual Property Rights Programme at Pretoria, South Africa. The first phase took place May 2009 at The Swedish University Of Agricultural Sciences, Lund.

Pertama kali jejak bumi Afrika and I enjoy it very much. I'm sorry, I'm not really good in promoting or explaining places of interest. On another note, I didn't have enough time to actually explore Pretoria and Johannesburg.

We were grounded and locked up at Intundla Game Lodge and Bush Spa, 30 minutes drive north east of Pretoria or 50 minutes drive from Johannesburg International Airport. Masyaallah, memang cantik giler tempat ni. The best part is, if you're lucky or the chosen one he..he..he ( I lah tuuu ) you'll bump into some wildlife along the way. Let the photos do the talking.

Johannesburg Airport



Toll rate




On the way to the lodge
Sangat adventure.


The guard at the main entrance of such a huge area of the lodge
Tidak diketahui sebab musabab tindakan dia menepuk dahi.


Perjalanan diteruskan lagi selepas dibenarkan masuk


Terserempak dengan Mr Zebra on the way


Approaching Intundla Game Lodge and Bush Spa


Its surrounding

Swimming pool




The Group ... Way to go guys. Proud to be part such a fabulous group


Out to African bush


Look at all those wildlife. I feel like as if I'm photo-shooting National Geographic documentary





Intundla actually refers to this four-legged creature



Scenic breathtaking beauty



Such a wonderful and fruitful experience. Miss all of you guys.













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Cuti-cuti dan Makan-makan

Ingat tak lagi cerita ni ?

Sewaktu cerita ini ditulis, terbayang-bayang patin tempoyak Pak Usop yang sungguh sedap itu. Restoran Pak Usop ni terletak dalam Pekan Temerloh, berdekatan dengan Sungai Pahang. Masakan kampung dan ulam-ulaman yang bermacam jenis.

Sekiranya ingin ke sana, pastikan anda sampai sebelum atau pada pukul 12 tengahari untuk menikmati 1st batch of patin tempoyak itu. Bukan itu sahaja, ia bertujuan untuk mengelakkan anda agar tidak lenguh kaki beratur lama untuk patin tempoyak itu. Satu sebab lagi, semua kepala patin adalah menjadi idola dan sekiranya anda juga peminat bahagian kepala, ikutilah nasihat saya kerana suamiku itu pun adalah peminat tegar kepala patin. Kalau lambat, silalah tunggu periuk kedua yang akan dimasak sebaik sahaja periuk pertama habis. Jenuh lagi nak menunggu beb.

Sila lah menjamu mata dan kalau sapa-sapa yang air liur meleleh tu, bukan tujuan saya nak menganiaya kawan-kawan semua.


Inilah Restoran Patin Tempoyak Pak Usop



Inilah tukang masaknya, anak kepada Pak Usop yang telah mengambil alih kepakaran Pak Usop yang sekarang sudah bersara dan agak uzur.



Inilah rupa Patin Tempoyak yang mampu membuat sesiapa saja yang cuba sekali nak berkali-kali.



Penambah selera, sambal belacan dan ulam-ulaman.





Kalau dah makan, mestilah kena ada air, kang tercekik lah pulak. So, nak habaq mai satu lagi specialty dia orang ni iaitu Ais Jagung Susu, memang TDF. Sorrylah kawan-kawan, terlupa pulak nak ambik gambar.

Betul tak cakap saya ? Mesti ada yang dah terliur ni ...

UPSR and PSRA Countdown

In approximately 2 months time, my eldest will sit for his UPSR exam followed by PSRA exam.

Being a mother, I hope and pray that he'll try his best and the rest, berserah pada ALLAH.

Rinduuu Blog Saya !!!!!

Suka baca blog orang dan kagum macamana they all boleh keep on updating blog mereka. Kenapalah makcik liat betul nak update blog ni. Nak katakan kerja banyak, taklah banyak mana, ikut musim pun. Balik nak masak, tak jugak bibik yang tolong. Cuma malam tu sibuk mentelaah buku ngan anak-anak. Kang kita duduk bawah depan TV, eh..eh... dia orang pun nak join sekali. Nak tak nak terpaksalah ibu mereka ni join mereka buat homework dan mentelaah. Dah tu kalau bukan lappy tu depan dia orang, tak concentrate pulak mereka. Asyik nak menjeling apalah yang Ibu browse kat internet tu. Ataupun akan ada soalan-soalan seperti ini, Ibu boleh tak Aisyah tengok email kejap atau Ibu, Hilman nak tengok Facebook kejap boleh tak atau Ibu, Hilman nak update forum Pokemon Hilman boleh tak atau Ibu, Muneera nak main game Barbie boleh tak. Last-last homework atau mentelaah tah ke mana. Makcik jugak yang tension. Kalau tak bukak lappy, makcik pun tension. Biasalah, bila bab membukak buku dan mentelaah ni memang tak payah makan ubat tidur. Confirm akan terlelap. Nanti ada yang amik kesempatan, maklumlah ibu dah lelap.

Anyway, pelajaran sekolah rendah sekarang tak macam zaman kita dulu dulu. Especially, Science and Mathematic. Memang perlu additional guidance. Science Standard 4 dah mula kenal apa itu inference, observation dan macam-macam lagi. Those include in Part 2 where you should answer subjective questions. Bayangkan Standard 4 dah kena jawab soalan-soalan macam tu. Itu belum lagi pelajaran Sekolah Agama; Bahasa Arab, Sirah Nabi, Hadis, Tafsir, Teras Islam, Al Quran dan etc.

Kesian anak-anak Ibu. Insyaallah, you'll manage.