Kris Dayanti and Srikandi's Dinner

We are the Champion - again!!

Alhamdulillah, the Dynamites has managed to retain the title as the Champion for this year's PPM.

Some of the results from Hana:

STF vs SMS Hulu Selangor 60-10
STF vs SMS Kuching 59-30
STF vs SAINA 66-4
STF vs SMTFP 66-14

Semi : STF vs SSP 41-14
Final : STF vs SMESH 46-16

No pictures yet as I couldn't join them due to work commitments. Will need to wait for the pics from K.Ana soon.

I might be seen as ignoring the girls for the past 1 month however it was not easy at all for me to do that (forced myself to do that). I managed to block myself from feeling disappointed as I was not able to attend this year's PPM. However the maximum point was my tears dropped when the girls called me 2 hours before their final game today and also when I heard them sang "Gemuruh" over the phone, all the way from Kedah. I had the confidence they could win. Its just that it was sad as I was not able to watch the F5 play for the final time before they retire.

To all Srikandis who has contributed to the success of this team ; whether its financial or non-financial, THANK YOU is all I could say.

THANK YOU also from the bottom of my heart to the panel of coaches - Mr Liew, Coach Halim and Abg Ise on their time and energy.

And thank you for the Srikandas who has supported their Srikandis to provide full support for the Dynamites.

A very special THANK YOU to K.Ana - without you, the R2V project will not be a success.

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Farewell to a a very strong person....

Without any plan or appointment, I bumped into Faiez at IKEA last night. She was doing some last minute shopping before going to Nederland for work (might be for good too). She's flying off this coming 31st May. She was with one of her good friend, Mawar.

We then decided to go for a late dinner at a Thai restaurant in The Curve. These pics will explain the rest of activities for the night.

You need to order based on the numbers that is 'attached' to each dish/drink

This was us before the food arrived. Notice the cute table was still empty ;-)

The empty bowls waiting to be filled.( it represents our empty stomach.)

Faiez ordered this yummy kerabu mangga which was really nice - it makes my mouth watery thinking of it now.

Aahhh....the excellent green curry. Really, really tasty.

Our steamed white rice.

And the lovely tomyam mix. The taste was just nice for us. Sluurrppp.....

At first I planned to eat 1/2 of the rice. Unfortunately.....

We finished up everything. LICIN!!

I would absolutely, come back to this Thai restaurant. It did not disappoint us at all and the staff were also very friendly.

To Faiez, all the best in everything that you do. You did great by overcoming all your problems and I am so proud of you sist. May all your wish come true.

I felt it too.....

Last night while waiting for Habibi to come online, I felt my bed shook. I thought it was the effect that I had from the office ( we have the walls and desks shaking as they are building Phase 2).
I stopped breathing for a few seconds to confirm the feeling.
Dang! It was really strong. My bed , with my weight on it, was really shaking for the next few seconds.

I called mom. Asked her whether she or anybody in the house felt it too. Seems that nobody did. Hmmm....weird.

Then this morning, during the morning break, the other trainer confirmed what I've felt.
It was a tremor. What was written in the newspaper, it seems that the tremor was felt in Klang, Kota Damansara and Nilai.

Was I the only person in Shah Alam who felt it?

Started from China, and now it happened at a number of places, the earth is cracking and falling apart soon......

I'm THREE!!

I started writing this blog in 2005 because I was away in the UK for 3 months from the 'EX' whom I planned to celebrate our 10th year wedding anniversary in 2007. I was missing him a lot and was thinking that the best way for me to update him about things in detail is thru this medium.

However, 'things' happened which crushed my heart and the whole plan. A situation which almost made me insane. The lucky thing is, even though I 'lost' my ex, I still have this blog. At times, when friends are not able to help and be around, for example at 3am, this loyal blog accompanied me, without fail. I think, if it can really 'talk', it might have complaint that 'it' had to listen to all my sad stories.

This blog helps me to go through the tough times. It has helped me not to become crazy. It has also helped me to get to know new friends. When I 'hibernate' , I would read it from day one to remind me of the good and bad old days. It acts like a 'video camera' without the picture for me. It is just so amazing to read all the things that was written , and what I've gone thru in this 3 years.

Personally, there's about 10% of my life which I can't write here until the suitable time arrives. ( I hope so). Other than that, it is definitely my 'diary'.

I hope , to keep writing this ,insya Allah.

Happy 3rd birthday to my blog.

Kau Ilhamku

How tired and exhausted I was after work today, I still made an effort to meet this special person.I picked him up and we went for dinner/supper at Dorai.

This gentleman was the person who cheered me up and who gave me advise and strength when I needed one.
He's my Sushi Guru.

And as per what I've written here on June 15th last year ;

"Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has come to share, grow or learn. They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done.They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it, it is real. But only for a SEASON .

LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons, things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.Thank you for being a part of my life, whether you were a reason, a season or are a lifetime."

It feels so awkward to meet you again after 3 years. All these while when we talked on the phone, everything feels the same. But after meeting you tonight, I know it's not the same anymore.

What ever it is, you know where to find me and I hope you will be there when I need you.

Take care my dear friend.

"Kau Ilhamku"

This is it.....almost there...

My back hurts. Especially at the 'tulang belikat' area. Sakit siut. All this because of carrying heavy boxes up to my new place and not having enough rest.

I really want to move ASAP. On Saturday, while driving to Jazz's place for dinner, I couldn't control my emotions. It was a mix of everything. I can't imagine once the place is ready and me fully moving in there. This is it. This is the final thing which makes me totally move on from what had happened in my life. This is MY house. MY own. I painted it. I moved the things there personally. I decorated it. It is just sad that my lovely Habibi, who had helped to motivate me to move on, to get this place, is not here with me. Maybe one day.Insya Allah.

My target date is by the 3rd week of May.As I'm not allowed to take leave and I can't go to the PPM Nationals, to avoid feeling frustrated, I 'm focusing, preparing on moving to the new house.

I don't have anything big to move, just pots and pans, pinggan mangkuk, books and clothes. That's why I'm just using my car and the book boxes which was provided by my ex-boss. I estimate there would be 2 more rounds only. (Sh*h Alam to Sr* Petal*ng is not near tau)


Tomorrow & Tuesday I would be away for a teambuilding session. Got to stay overnight at a local hotel. But hopefully I could start again by Thursday. Oh! Got to go to IKEA and get some stuffs too.

I'm sooo tired. I need more energy pleasseeeee.....

On another note...I'm so excited as my beloved sushi chef, the guy who taught me to make sushi and a very dear friend, informed that he's coming back for holidays for a week from the UK. He was the one who would call from there at 3 or 4am and sing Man Bai's "Kau Ilhamku" on the phone all the way from Nottingham! It has been 3 years since we last met. I hope he has sometime to meet me.I wonder how he looks like now.....

The 'Bachelor Party'

What happens when 10 basketballers sit down for dinner at a restaurant which serves 'buffet'?

High with cholestrol. The middle one? God knows....
Hmm.....I wonder what is Ryzah focusing with the camera.
Caught her again....just imagine she did this in the restaurant.

These 4 'macho' guys claimed to be my friends once they found out that I am working with AA now.
Hehehe...I can't resist to take this pic .

To my basketball friends last night, its really, really nice meeting you guys again after quite sometime.Yeah...I do miss you guys. I know I've been missing from the bball sessions in UM. Maybe we should have this 'makan2' session more often then I could see you guys more....hehehe.....

To the hot couple, well, the dinner was your 'Bachelor party'. I made a point to turn up because I won't be able to attend your wedding. I am sooooo happy for you two.

Next gathering...my place, ok? To celebrate the newly weds pulak...

My new song.

Faizal Tahir menang besar in AIM!!!! See! I told some of you he is a great singer. And I don't blame him for what happened as he learned how to seriously sing, be serious and get the right 'feel' in the OIAM earlier. So, kalau dah 'feel' and sampai buka baju, bukan salah dia kan.

Tak sia2 ambik gambar with him in Jakarta earlier. Hehehe...

Anyways, I've changed my song. Before this I put up the 'Superman' song. Coincidently, he is the Malaysian version of 'Superman' ...hehehe. This is one of the songs that I love. It just gives me the strength, the motivation, the 'push' to go on and on. I also asked Dynamites to sing this when they were warming up just before the final game with our 'musuh tradisi'. (Even though they only memorised the chorus).

It helped.

Gemuruh - Faizal Tahir


Bila bertalu rentak di kalbu
Hasrat yang tersirat semakin ku buru
Bila bergema laungan gempita
Harapan bernyala nadiku berganda

Gemuruh jiwa semangat membara
Dari puncak ingin ke angkasa
Berkalungkan bintang berkelipan
Menyerlah jauh dari yang biasa


Bila bertalu rentak di kalbu
Hasrat yang tersirat semakin ku buru
Bila bergema laungan gempita
Harapan bernyala nadiku berganda


Gemuruh jiwa semangat membara
Dari puncak ingin ke angkasa
Berkalungkan bintang berkelipan
Menyerlah jauh dari yang biasa

Ungkapan ini bukan sekadar bermimpi
Segalanya pastikan terbukti nanti


Gemuruh jiwa semangat membara
Dari puncak ingin ke angkasa
Berkalungkan bintang berkelipan
Menyerlah jauh dari yang biasa

Yippee!! I did it!!

After 2 days, average of 5 hours each day, this is the result.

Thank got it kind of looks nice in the pics.... How am I feeling now? Other than my hand lenguh giler, I feel LEGA.....

Something for me to remember:

*Do not just go to the hardware shop and decide the colour of the paint on the spot. The small little 'sample' of colours look different on the wall.*

Alhamdulillah, the toughest task has been completed. From now onwards, Insya Allah it'll be fun.

Now, where did I put my past years IKEA mags?hmmm......

Day 1

Day 1

The re-painting process is starting in the next few hours.
I'm excited to start and finish it ASAP but still can't help of feeling sad to do it all alone.
And I can't stop my tears from falling again....

I know I got to do it really fast.
The longer I wait and delay, the worst it feels.

Its not an easy job.Help!!

The hardwork has begun.

Today, after getting the keys to my new crib, Alhamdulillah,

I went to the hardware shop.

Things that I got from there:

-5L Paint for the interior walls (OMG! I didn't know just to choose a white paint, there are lots of choices. )

-1L paint for the sliding door grill (this one easier to choose from)

-all the tools to paint:- brush, palette, rollers, thinner

-sandpaper (for the grill as it is a bit rusty)

-masking tape (for the electrical points and switches)

-double sided tape

-all the cleaning liquids

This is the hardest and most boring part of the whole process. Doing it all alone is not fun at all. But there is no other choice for me as I really want to move out from my current apartment as soon as possible. Other than that, the rest is going to be interesting. I just need to get A*ileen to help me with the ID and inform her my 'budget'. And then go shopping.

My timeline :

- to finish painting and cleaning the house by this Sunday

- to arrange for the delivery of the electrical and bedding items by 17th

- to arrange other items for the living room by 17th or earlier

By end of this month - I want to completely move there. The moment I've been waiting for the past 3 years. Its not easy as I am scheduled to work on Saturdays too.

And my grandma, aunties and uncles are coming from Terengganu for a function at mom's place on 1st June. So it will be a great time for them to come and have a look and do a simple 'tahlil' there.

Ahh! Such a nice planning. But then again, this is just a plan. With my hectic work and the working hours, the distance from the current apartment to the new condo, I have to push myself to the limit to make sure I meet the timeline.

Can I make it?