My Favourites

These are my favourites....

This is caramel pudding still in the pan...

I can't remember the name...food from Tarbush.

also from Tarbush

Big Apple donuts

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Chocolate strawberry cake

Shopaholic series of books

Bahasa Jiwa Bangsa

Earlier this morning, I heard on tv on how we should be proud and uphold our mother language. As for Malaysians, our 'bahasa rasmi' is Bahasa Melayu. therefore, we should always be proud to use all the time.

The man on tv...he was from DBP (Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka), said that, if our 'bahasa rasmi' is Bahasa Melayu, then we should be able to use it in schools, for formal functions and also for communication. Unlike, Singaporeans, they claim that their official language is Bahasa Melayu but they are not upholding it by using it in schools or in official businesses.

By using B.M in schools we are showing that we are proud of our language. We want others also to know and perhaps use our language. If we are not proud of our own language and do respect it, then how can others respect it. Bahasa Melayu is now the 5th mostly known language in the world. So, we should be proud to use it.

When we're using English as our medium, in a way we are slowly burying and discarding our mother language. By using B.M in the learning and teaching of subjects in schools, we are helping the language to bloom and stay in people's hearts and mind. It's good to be fluent in English but it's also good not to forget our heritage. If foreigners are willing and interested in learning it, why shouldn't we.

Bahasa itu adalah jiwa bangsa. Saya sentiasa berbangga menggunakan Bahasa Melayu. Saya juga tidak malu dikenali sebagai anak Melayu. Walaupun, saya mengambil jurusan Bahasa Inggeris tetapi itu tidak bermakna saya melupakan asal usul saya. Jikalau orang di Eropah, Jepun, Korea dll berbangga dengan bahasa mereka dan boleh berjaya, mengapa tidak kita.
Oleh itu berbanggalah dan pelajarilah bahasa sendiri sebelum kita mempelajari bahasa dan budaya asing.

It's used in signboards

Another signboard using B.m to show direction

It's used in books

It's used in KLCC

Long lost friend?

I've been wanting to get in touch with one of my closest friends from school. But, I just don't know how. She's a known person know. She's involved in politics...a head of the puteri UMNO. She's appeared on tv and also in newspapers as well as magazines.
Once, during the old school days, we were close. we used to share almost everything together. Then, after SPM, we went to separate universities but we still kept in touch. I used to visit her at UIA when I was studying in PPP/ITM, Shah Alam. But after we graduated, we no longer keep in touch. I tried to get her phone number or address but it was to no avail. The only thing that I know is that she's now an important person in politics...

This is Ismalina Ismail who used to study at SMK(P) St. Mary's, K.L
and also a good friend of mine.

No School....yippee....

Well, the title does not represent me who is still on leave but it represents my second daughter.

Early this morning, she woke up smiling. She bathed, dressed and asked me to prepare her drink for her. Then, it's time for her to go down and wait for her transport. But...after a few minutes, she was back in the house..."nak kencing"...not only that she was also crying complaining that her right leg was painful. Frustrated and angered...I refused to talk to her and told my maid that she was permitted not to go to school.
She looked forlorn and big eyed...staring at me...
BUT....a few minutes later...she was happily playing with her three year old sister....no more pain in the leg!!!
(children would go all out with all kinds of excuses just to get whatever they want...hmmh...)

Actually she wanted to ride her scooter but she didn't dare as mommy was very angry...

PPSMI

Well I'm glaD that finally the decision has been made. I'm glad that teachers are no longer burdened with this. I think the ppsmi teachers are rejoicing. In my opinion, English Language can be taught and learnt through many ways. Teaching maths and science in English is not the best solution to enhance students' knowledge and ability to speak and write in English. Students need to learn on their own. Children nowadays just refuse to speak in English or use in English Language. They either don't like the language, don't know the language and couldn't be bothered to learn and improve themselves.
my students, eventhough they're learning maths and science in English, they still refuse to use the language. They still don't know many simple English words. When they listen to songs...English songs, they just listen to the melody not to the words. When they answer questions for maths and science, most of them will fall back to B.M. So, learning really has to come within oneself.
The other day, I was quite angry with a comment saying that Malaysians especially Malays, are too closed minded. The person said that we Malaysians are refusing to move forward and become like those people in Singapore, Thailand, etc... She also said that we (Malaysians) are too stubborn and 'stupid'. Well, if you see, Japanese are doing very well eventhough they are not learning Maths and Science in English. The Germans, French and many other countries are also doing well eventhough they are not using English. We should be proud of our language...Bahasa Melayu. As Malaysians...to prove that we are ONE Malaysia, we should be proud not only with our culture, customs and heritage but also OUR LANGUAGE...

Grrr....

I'm really pissed off today. The thing that pissed me off is Ambank.
My ambank credit card was stolen 2 years ago. I'd reported it and told them that i wanted to terminate my account and that they didn't have to send me any more cards. Well, I thought that I had made myself clear. But, somehow or rather, they are 'dungus'.
Earlier today, I got an sms from the 'dungu' bank telling me that i have to pay the annual fee of rm50. well, angry as can be, i called the card collection center and inquired about the payment. Well, i was told that a payment of rm50 had been credited into my account. When I told them about the card being stolen and i had reported it, the reply was "puan boleh telefon ke customer service". I had done that two years ago and also last year but no action was taken.
These banks, when they want money from us...they'll surely act 'dungu'

Ibu

Orang kata aku lahir dari perut mak.. (bukan org kata...memang betul) Bila dahaga, yang susukan aku....mak Bila lapar, yang suapkan aku....mak Bila keseorangan, yang sentiasa di sampingku.. ..mak Kata mak, perkataan pertama yang aku sebut....Mak Bila bangun tidur, aku cari....mak Bila nangis, orang pertama yang datang ....mak Bila nak bermanja, aku dekati....mak Bila nak bergesel, aku duduk sebelah....mak Bila sedih, yang boleh memujukku hanya....mak Bila nakal, yang memarahi aku....mak Bila merajuk, yang memujukku cuma....mak Bila melakukan kesalahan, yang paling cepat marah....mak Bila takut, yang tenangkan aku....mak Bila nak peluk, yang aku suka peluk....mak Aku selalu teringatkan ....mak Bila sedih, aku mesti talipon....mak Bila seronok, orang pertama aku nak beritahu.....mak Bila bengang.. aku suka luah pada..mak Bila takut, aku selalu panggil... "mmaaakkkk! " Bila sakit, orang paling risau adalah....mak Bila nak exam, orang paling sibuk juga....mak Bila buat hal, yang marah aku dulu....mak Bila ada masalah, yang paling risau.... mak Yang masih peluk dan cium aku sampai hari ni.. mak Yang selalu masak makanan kegemaranku....mak kalau balik ke kampung, yang selalu bekalkan ulam & lauk pauk.....mak Yang selalu simpan dan kemaskan barang-barang aku....mak Yang selalu berleter kat aku...mak Yang selalu puji aku....mak Yang selalu nasihat aku....mak Bila nak kahwin..Orang pertama aku tunjuk dan rujuk.....mak Aku ada pasangan hidup sendiri.... Bila seronok, aku cari....pasanganku Bila sedih, aku cari....mak Bila berjaya, aku ceritakan pada....pasanganku Bila gagal, aku ceritakan pada....mak Bila bahagia, aku peluk erat....pasanganku Bila berduka, aku peluk erat....emakku Bila nak bercuti, aku bawa....pasanganku Bila sibuk, aku hantar anak ke rumah....mak Bila sambut valentine.. Aku bagi hadiah pada pasanganku Bila sambut hari ibu...aku cuma dapat ucapkan “Selamat Hari Ibu” Selalu.. aku ingat pasanganku Selalu.. mak ingat kat aku Bila-bila... aku akan talipon pasanganku Entah bila... aku nak talipon mak Selalu...aku belikan hadiah untuk pasanganku Entah bila... aku nak belikan hadiah untuk emak Renungkan: "Kalau kau sudah habis belajar dan berkerja... bolehkah kau kirim wang untuk mak? mak bukan nak banyak... lima puluh ringgit sebulan pun cukuplah". Berderai air mata jika kita mendengarnya........ Tapi kalau mak sudah tiada.......... MAKKKKK...RINDU MAK.... RINDU SANGAT.... Berapa ramai yang sanggup menyuapkan ibunya.... berapa ramai yang sanggup mencuci muntah ibunya..... berapa ramai yang sanggup mengantikan lampin ibunya..... berapa ramai yang sanggup membersihkan najis ibunya....... berapa ramai yang sanggup membuang ulat dan membersihkan luka kudis ibunya.... berapa ramai yang sanggup berhenti kerja untuk menjaga ibunya..... dan akhir sekali berapa ramai yang sembahyang JENAZAH ibunya...... Seorang anak mendapatkan ibunya yang sedang sibuk menyediakan makan malam di dapur lalu menghulurkan sekeping kertas yang bertulis sesuatu. Si ibu segera mengesatkan tangan di apron menyambut kertas yang dihulurkan oleh si anak lalu membacanya.Kos upah membantu ibu: 1) Tolong pergi kedai : RM4.00 2) Tolong jaga adik : RM4..00 3) Tolong buang sampah : RM1.00 4) Tolong kemas bilik : RM2.00 5) Tolong siram bunga : RM3.00 6) Tolong sapu sampah : RM3.00 Jumlah : RM17.00 Selesai membaca, si ibu tersenyum memandang si anak sambil sesuatu berlegar-legar si mindanya. Si ibu mencapai sebatang pen dan menulis sesuatu di belakang kertas yang sama. 1) Kos mengandungkanmu selama 9 bulan - PERCUMA 2) Kos berjaga malam kerana menjagamu - PERCUMA 3) Kos air mata yang menitis keranamu - PERCUMA 4) Kos kerunsingan kerana bimbangkanmu - PERCUMA 5) Kos menyediakan makan minum, pakaian, dan keperluanmu -PERCUMA Jumlah Keseluruhan Nilai Kasihku - PERCUMA Air mata si anak berlinang setelah membaca apa yang dituliskan oleh siibu. Si anak menatap wajah ibu,memeluknya dan berkata, "Saya Sayangkan Ibu". Kemudian si anak mengambil pen dan menulis "Telah Dibayar" pada mukasurat yang sama ditulisnya.