One day holiday

The one day holiday was splendid. We went to Putraja Wetland…and the kids have their first taste of “lawatan sambil belajar” kinda activity. They enjoyed the trip although it does not involved a playground!

Wahhlauwei! How come Wetland also so hot one!

Say Burrrdeee!

Wei Tortoise!Come out laaa wei!

Then we head back home….take a (long) nap and by afternoon we are fresh for the action again. This time, we attacked IKEA!! What a bomb!! Naufal & Alisya really enjoyed being there….I think they feel like they are in a big home – not theirs but its definitely big and full of fun things to explore!

Of course…when we do IKEA, there will be damages to our wallets…but not this time (well the damage was not totally ours to say the least!) Mama have been collection points from some deals and she reimbursed it with RM500 voucher to spend in IKEA. The items we bought are mainly for the babies and our home….totalled up to almost RM600.

The kids were totally flat when we arrived home…..those cute bundle of joys!

The next day, we had to work but they kids seems not to mind us this time! They are more concerned with the things that we have arranged for them at the living room! Am so glad they enjoy their new toys!

Do we get to keep this room or not?

YAWWWNNN!!

Past midnight.....and I am still in this "Senior Manager room" that's not supposed to be mine & CL's...

We (me & CL) hv managed to complete the job of 52 specially trained executives, within 48 hours.....jumped into the raw database, cut, slice dice the data, prepare VP presentation packs while trying to complete MD/CEO specific packs across the organization...all within the past 48 hours....we just could not believe we did that!

The MD/CEO pack has been sent to the respective big guys' e-mails...the hardcopies wil be ready by Friday....and I am yet to replace my working weekend in Kertih....

jump anyone?

Thanx to Hisham, Piee, Sha'rin & Fawie who helped with the data cuts....I still think my team is the best team ever...anybody have a problem with that are welcome to take our place and deliver at par with what we have done....any takers? (Duh!)

Reading Kimster blog was what I did once we completed the big job mentioned!! That Monkeyboy needs a duck laa Kimster!

I need a bed...now!

On a higher floor

Kemasik - Still the same....quite.

Its been almost a week since my trip to Kertih. I am not quite sure when was the last time I been there but if my memory serves me right, the last trip was during the iPSB times...almost 5 years back.

Kertih has progressed a lot.....but I can still find those places I used to lepaks with the boys.....the good (and cheap!) local delicacies are still there.....how nice!

The trip was a success, tiring but rewarding in the sense that we (Che Lie and me) managed to achieve what we came there for. Thanks to the host PPTSB - Azami, Lan, Ramli, Ku Shah, KZ, Tuan Syed and all others....and all of the participants of the syndication sessions. I met my old colleagues from PEMSB - Foo, Muna, Zakila, Awie, Ain, Najib...oh my....they still remember me! I would have dropped by the PEMSB plant if I have the time but unfortunately time is rather short, maybe next trip.

Then, back to KLCC....and walla! A pleasant surprise awaits!

The room

We have a room on the 74th Floor! We have been assigned to a Sr Mgr's office space - me sharing with Che Lie!! We are yet (in my case - if ever!) to get the grades (and again in my case - if ever) the salary of a Sr Mgr but we already have a room!!! A room with a view of the northern part of the city - WoW!!

Elevated Highway

Oh well...its just temporary! But me being me - I'll just enjoy it while it lasts!

Kinda cool actually.....with the high expectations expected from the team, the room actually helps, for us to concentrate and deliver what is expected (and beyond perhaps) of us.

Talking about 74th Floor, it is the highest floor I have ever been assigned to. Though I am already in my fourth and shifting to fifth gear, I am still waiting my transfer letter......which I hope to be on my (temporary!) desk soon. Frankly, I have never felt so energetic and eager to come to work and get things done! This is really exciting, have never felt like this, not since the last time I was in a corporate project assignment....and today, coming back from the gym late in the afternoon to see what needs to be done for the next day, I just realized that....I am the only new face on that floor.....I may be wrong but the rest have been there (or the 72nd floor) before.....but how long am I going to be there and what's next? Ah well..we'll see how it goes Torque!

Che Lie & Fawie

Tower 2 view and the distance hills

Having said that, I almost have to burn another weekend for a facilitation session with the HR division but a last minute program re-arrangement made it possible for me to spend the time with my kids instead...and I could not think of any better way to spend a weekend!

Another weekend, another playground

Handsome boy!

Pretty girl!

Whatever it is that I have achieved, its all for Alisya and Naufal, who'll will be 2 years old soon....maybe things are starting to be better....well it has actually, ever since they came into our live....whatever it is that I do, I will always look forward to end the day with them, looking at their cute little faces, deep in slumber and I'd hug & kiss them and Mama.....and then maybe woke up in the middle of the night to hug them, to protect them from cold (they hate blankets!)

It wasn't like this 2 years ago....and I wonder what's it gonna be like 2 years from now....

my joy

A packed Saturday morning...

Wrestling Session

Naufal woke up early and Alisya followed....and the day begins!!! We had a wrestling session up first...the winner......as always, the dynamic duo!

Hola! Hola!?

OK!! OK!! I get the message Alisya...I promise I'll call you up every day - at least once.....ok?

Next...they'd wanna car!?

After breakfast we went for the usual "le tour de neighbourhood".....Alisya decided that she's qualifed enought to ride on Abg Waiz's bike (the one we bought for Waiz during the years when when he will always spend his weekends with us).....my baby is growing up fast!

Swiiinnnnggg!

Just what they have in mind.....buai-an session....
I think I need to get those home-use swing for my kiddies...they seem to really love these swing at the park...

Malassshhh!!!

It just can't get any cozier than that eh Naufal?


Sleepy...

ZZZzzz...

Ahah! Finally they are tired...and sleepy! I can pack my things now....
Boy am I gonna miss them!

A Baby never born....but became an angel

...perhaps one of my best composition (yet!)
Taken @ Hyatt KTN, early one morning on my last trip to east coast, conducting a training for our plants focal persons..

.....reflection of the reality. Some items are not meant to last. Some items are not meant to be ours. As humans we tend to crave for what others have - consciously or subconsciously in denial about it. We can observe and say others are not thankful for what they have but are we really thankful for what we have? I can't answer that myself but I do know that I can't never be thankful enough to be blessed with two great kids and a lovely wife....

....I have been thinking about the angel baby of TJ's sister, the angel baby as TJ put it, which is true in every sense. I will have this strange feeling of emptiness and sorrow, mixed with sense of pride and thankfulness, every time I thought about the angel baby.

...and tears will easily be there (not a macho man after all, me huh?)

I feel very very sorry for the angel baby that she had to leave the world without the chance to be in it, to see her mummy and daddy, to be kissed and hugged by those who'd love her dearly.
I would feel sad and empty if I am she.
...but Allah loves her more than anybody could ever possible love her, and that is why she is now in heaven. She will never be marred by sins of this world.....and definitely, we can't get any pure than that....Allah bless her for eternity. I never knew you in person dear angel baby but I must say that I love you dearly for what you have became.

(Can't control the tears now....will end here for now)

Oh well...today is Thursday......it has been a hectic week with teammates running around after every morning "standing meeting".

Comes Saturday evening, I'll be on a flight to KTN, rent a car and drive up to KTH and I'll back only on he 13th. Which means that I will not be with the kids and Mama for 4 days! Aisehmennnnn!

Alisya has not been feeling well these few days, coughing and in bad mood if she woke up in the middle of the night. Mama pulak just had flu yesterday. Naufal seems to be ok lah so I am gonna have a pep talk with him later tonight cuz he be DA MAN in this house while I am gone for the business trip!

So...no Sunday morning stroll with the kids......I have only Saturday to clown around with them!

......darn...I am already feeling home sick...

Team Spirit

Renault Babes - Numero Uno

Renault Babes - Mine!! Only MINE!!

It was a hot weekend....and on Sunday we decided to go watch the boat races in Putrajaya.
Unfortunately, we went to the wrong precint...it was held at precint 8 but we went to Dataran PJ instead. We saw kayaks and boats from there but it was not the main area of the course.

Ahh well...the kids had a good time anyway...and Alisya got an Adidas tee from the Souq...daddy got a new t-bottom for his gym use!

Renault F1 Babies

The afternoon was spent at home..watching the final qualifying of the race and watching the race itself....almost missed it due to the heavy rain thus poor signal on Astro....

And watching our favorite team winning is a good way to end the weekend LAH!

BRAVO!!! FANTASTICO!!! ALONSO!!!

Achoncho! Achonco!

Some people may have their own ways of deciding their favorite team....for us, its simply because we just love F1 (not really FANATIC about it but we just love it!) and we don't go for the ever-always-supremo-winning-team...we go for those that we see have potential and rather down to earth.....to begin with.

Been quietly following Renault since we have our Sepang International Circuit. During those early years in knowing F1, my favorite driver was Mika Hakkinen and McLaren-Merce used to be my favorite team then, but until this year they just don't have the focus and determination like Renault does.

This may sound ridiculous but we bought a Renault with some minor "influence" from following the Renault F1 Team LAH!

Why a Renault? Simple - mainly because that's what we can afford (it's a used Scenic RXE but as good as fresh from the showroom - owner very very VERY rarely use it at all! It's actually a STEAL rather than a great deal!).

Renault is not associated with "class" in our Malaysian environment...I seriously don't think so!
Look around us lah....if you drive a:
1) Honda : "Wahhhhh! Honda ya? Must be "successful" already maaa!"
2) Merce - "Wahlauwei! Businessman lehhh...got "Class" horr!
3) Beamer: "Perrghh!! Kereta mewah beb! Sure got lots of money one!"
4) Volvo: " Got good working position in corporate place liau?"
5) Alfa, Fiat : "Aisehmen very "yuppy" meh!
8) Citroen: "Aiyoomaa! must be loaded this fella....maintenance sure high one!"
9) Peugeot: "Huish! Stylismo siut!"

....but a Renault..."What the.....? That lousy French brand kah?" (erk....Citroen pun French gak so is Peugeot kan kawan?!")

Eeehehehe!! What am I rambling here? I oso donno liau!!!!
Don't get me wrong! I am not saying those marks are lousy...ok here it is...my dream/wish car list for those brands stated above:
1) Honda : INTEGRA TYPE-R (ORIGINAL SPEC NOT BIKIN ONE!)
2) Merce : AMG 55 Wagon, SILVER ARROW!
3) Beamer: X 5, Z4
4) Volvo: XC90, all time fav is 850 T5 wagon
5) Alfa,: 156, Fiat: Marea Weekender Turbo, Punto HGT
8) Citroen: C8
9) Peugeot: 607

Well anyway, we love our cars, we love our team....and the best part of it all is we enjoy living our live because we have nothing to show off / prove to the society!

We just live our live! Don't wanna compare our small family with anybody at all!

Growing Years....

Growing years....

Been away for one and a half day....conditioning session for CMU "recruits" so to say....at a nice hotel Le meridian.....still dizzy due to lack of sleep...thanx to their free broadband connection lah!

Woke up early yesterday and went to the gym for my cardio training on my own. Then while getting ready for the day, read this:

http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Thursday/Frontpage/20050331075712/Article/indexb_html

Can't stop wondering how the baby suffered.....

The person who did that deserves to be thrown to the crocodiles....I'd be happy to do the throwing part....really hate people who do not love children....their own or not.

....half way through the day, TJ informed that her sis lost the baby that's was supposed to be delivered the next day, less than 24 hours to delivery time....the baby never had the opportunity to breathe the air....

Alisya & Naufal will be 2 years old soon....how time flies....they mean so much to me and wifey....

Mama & Ayah love you both very very dearly Kakak & Adik.....both of you are the reason why Mama & Ayah continue to breathe.....we'll never let anything stop us from loving you both..... Words cannot describe how much you mean to us, Alisya Irdina & Naufal Irsyad.....it just can't....

F1 Marshall - FIV Team

Bravo 3 in position

As I have mentioned earlier, I was re-selected to be in the Medical Marshall Team for Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix 2005 in Sepang, as one of the Fast Intervention Vehicle driver.

The car is a Waja (body) but the rest of the components are prototype, tuned for SIC track. Each FIV costs RM980K.....no joke, I am dead serious!

Initially, I was assigned to Bravo 4 with Dr Nik Azlan and Paramedic Tenni. Then we had a minor re-shuffle and the leader (Mike) decided that I will drive Bravo 3. The crew: Torque, Dr Isnul Hadi & Paramedic Yuszairy.

Hadi & Yus, my buddies!

The original driver for Bravo 3 was Abang Zul, who has been assigned to Bravo 1 this year. It is not an overstatement if I say he is the best driver in the present team.

From its station exit point, Bravo 3 coverage area starts from Turn 9 until Turn 13 . About 15 meters from the station, is another exit that would allow Bravo 3 to cover from Turn 15 onwards. This means that in the case of multiple crash incidents, Bravo 3 will the be most probable FIV to be deployed to any location in the race track. This Bravo means serious business.

The training was not as tough as 2004 but the race was definitely interesting. Being a hardcore Renault supporter, I am delighted that all Bravo 3 crews are Renault fans!

It was fun, from the training days until the end of the race day. Thank you very much to all the team members for their commitment and camaraderie, never a dull moment being with you wonderful people.......and here they are:

Our Mechanics & Engineers: You guys are the best ever!

Team Management
Dr C & Mike (Team Leader)

Jester of the track - ecececececehhhh! Kemmaiin lagi kau yek?!
Keng (a.k.a Kathi)

"Aaaa Maghi maghi maghi, Dungung, Dungung, jalang selaluh...."
Shull

Forever Ferrari Tifosi! (Oops! Check out the cap!!)
Sit (Bravo 5)

Used to be a Merce collector in UK!
Sly (Bravo 4)

McLaren's Die Hard (and Die-Cast!) Fanatic
The Kimster (Bravo 2)

Renault's Fan @ Da Sifu!
Abg Zul (Bravo 1)

Mr Sunburn of the year!
Kimi (Delta 4)

"Got breakfast, will drive" - Kimi Raikkonen's fan!
Jamie (Delta 1)

This is one phat sistah mehh!
Marina (Delta 2)

Drives a Toyota, loves the FIV,
wants to own the Enzo but a BMW-Williams Fan (baru declare)
Haszel (Delta 3)

Well...being with you all in this team, is a privilege. Thank you so much for everything!
Looking forward to the planned activities for our yet-to-be-named team, we'll be here again in 2006? Perhaps!

Oh ya.....and I do not need to mention here which team won the race laaa kan?

Team Spirit (Renault) Race Control

Alonso's & Fisico's fans!

Our team's fotosite is: http://delta-bravo.fotopic.net

Its Hectic

Alisya with Auntie Eju (who sponsored the bag) & Che Lie : @ PANPAC KLIA. While Mama, Alisya & Naufal spent time at the pool....daddy was with the team running around the training rooms nearby.....sheesh!

March 2005 is definitely a hectic month for me......traveling to conduct / attend training sessions, weekends on the race track, weekdays with hours flying by....Oh boy! What I miss most is the time with my kids - especially the weekend walks.

And now (in a few minutes time) I will be off to Sepang for duty and will be back only after the race ends, late Sunday afternoon.....that's five days not being with the kids and Mama!

I need a break real soon!

I'll be driving one of these...

The training sessions for Marshall Car drivers have been quite relaxing compared to last year but nevertheless, the sun is as unforgiving as always.....I'll be totally flat when I reached home but somehow, I can still search for some extra energy to clown with Alisya & Naufal, who will shout "Ayaaaahh!!! Ayyaaaahhh!!" in excitement whenever they saw me approaching the door after every trip - be it from the track or from the mindset modules training sessions. Its almost like the movie "Monster" for me.....the sound of their voices will energize me immediately! And the routine will be like I will let them bully me until they sweat and then when I feel like I am about to faint from the bashing, I'll raise the white flag and climb up the stairs to take a shower, say my prayers and doze off so that I'd be able to wake up early the next morning....prepare for the new day and off I go after kissing them & Mama goodbye.

And from today....its gonna be five days without the family....hmmm its not going to be 100% fun but I'll have to make the best out of it lah kan? Maybe a cool dip in the sungai next weekend would be nice but for now I think I have to deal with missing them and Mama a lot....luckily I have loads of their pix in my outdated-but-trustworthy T23, it helps lah.

Naufal on top of Angah's customized Millennium edition

Alisya and her favorite doll she named Acheecha

Ayah will miss you a lot Alisya, Naufal & Mama!

Ahmad Raiyan Iman

Ahmad Raiyan Iman

Alhamdulillah....my kid sister - the youngest of us three - became a mother today!
The image posted above is perhaps the first shot of the handsome guy, named Ahmad Raiyan Iman and he is SOOOOOO CUUUUTTTTEEEEE!!

Alisya loves babies and Raiyan is her first younger cousin, I wonder how it would be like when Raiyan is able to walk and talk.....must be loads of fun to see them together nanti!

Naufal, looking at his kid cousin, who - just like him when he was born - has no eye brows! And ironically, we had the intention to name him Naufal Raiyan (or Raiyan Naufal) but decided for Naufal Irsyad because it sounds better!

Mak & Abah looked very happy, since they now have 5 grandchildren....and hold on, another one is coming in April 2005!!

Next Raya is going to be very interesting - aye kids?!

Here's another one......

Well, actually did this one much earlier but forgot to post it up....
Don't know how true it is but I tend to agree, maybe just partly...here it is.

You Are a Visionary Soul

You are a curious person, always in a state of awareness. Connected to all things spiritual, you are very connect to your soul. You are wise and bright: able to reason and be reasonable. Occasionally, you get quite depressed and have dark feelings. You have great vision and can be very insightful. In fact, you are often profound in a way that surprises yourself. Visionary souls like you can be the best type of friend. You are intuitive, understanding, sympathetic, and a good healer. Souls you are most compatible with: Old Soul and Peacemaker Soul

What Kind of Soul Are You?

What Kind of Blogger am I?

Came across this "acid test" while blog-hopping tonite and decided to go for it lah......
I kinda agree with the result.... huhuhuhuk!

You Are a Life Blogger!

Your blog is the story of your life - a living diary. If it happens, you blog it. And make it as entertaining as possible.

What kind of blogger are you?

Busana Muslimah?

Busana Muslim, fesyen Muslimah kontemporari, gaya kasual Muslimah professional, Muslimah bergaya selesa ke pejabat....etc etc etc.

Familiar phrases huh?
I dunno, but I think it is really annoying. Using Islam as the slogan and yet not following the teachings of Islam.

I am ranting about the way some Muslimahs dressed themselves up. Nobody in particular, everybody in general, so don't get cornered to what I write here lah ok.

I took some sample from a magazine but decided not to put it up, low class photography even to a newbie like me, but you can go here to view it:

www.karangkraf.com.my/E-Majalah/Nur/default.asp?categories=Rapi

I actually sent a comment to them......waiting to see what's their response like!

In general nothing is wrong but in the real way of Islam everything is wrong! There's no two way or reasoning your way out when you are facing the ALMIGHTY later, its either you follow the HIS rule or you are out. Simple as that, so, spare the reasonings lah.

What the hell are we into nowadays? Pakai tudung tapi baju ketat nak mampus, or skirt terbelah, or palazo/pants/jeans tighter than the knots of the taligantung in Kajang prison.

Nak ikutkan, might as well tak payah pakai tudung aje, but hey, mana bleh itu macam, tak Islamic laa tak pakai tudung......

Islam by the name.....ruling by the game.....kalau suka, kira halal, kalau tak suka, ikut mung aaa nok halal ker haram....guane hok?

....I'll stick to my old seasoned khakis and old faded t'shirts, although I may look selekeh, fat and ugly, as far as aurat is concerned, I am ok.

Let's make up our mind lah.....nak gunakan Islam as an alasan aje ke, or nak betul-betul ikut cara Islam.....kubur masing-masing laa kan?