Welcome 2010...

I have no resolution just like last year n d year before. Infact I have never made one. Why?? Simply because I achieved things way much better without putting pressure on myself. I will not target to do certain things in a certain year..i wanted to do everything but I presumed timeline is not my best bet and so I just go with the flow. If the timings right insyAllah whatever u dream of doing or having will eventually be yours. I always believe we all do things differently. And so this work best for me.

2009 was a year of mix feelings n emotions. I have lost a cousin and a brother in law and an aunty battling with cancer right up to this moment nevertheless I am truly blessed with a family who is my pillar of strength and friends who care to listen n lend a helping hand. Thank you all, without whom I will not be who I am today.

Let's welcome the new year n take it to a new level and despite everything else embrace ur coming days with enthusiasm and make each day count!!! Have a good one friends n remember to always say ur ‘syukur’ or blessing to god

Happy New Year Dear Readers..

Journal Swap

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After attending my 2nd class with Jessy n meeting Maryam in person we decided to swap altered journal among us. I get to do one for Jessy n Maryam did one for me. Few weeks pass by and today all 3 of us get to view each others work of art. So here’s from yam to me. It was in my favourite colour, pink and adorned with beautiful butterflies and ribbons. I love it to bits! Thanks yam for d beautiful creation..:)

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A Special Gift From Down Under

I woke up that morning only to find a parcel placed on my bedside table. Instantly I knew what it was, though I’m shy to admit but I’ve been waiting in anticipation for it’s arrival!! It was indeed a very special gift of friendship from sis Lybeau and not long after followed by her sms and a phone call all d way from Melbourne.

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It was too much, too overwhelming for me that someone out there whom I’ve never meet in person could be so sweet, so nice and so kindhearted to hand me such gifts!! It’s not only because of d parcel but it was more because of her phone call!! Aaahhh sis..u really made my day n d day after n even at this moment! I was really touched and I just wish one day we will be able to meet. InsyAllah.

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So here’s me parading the witchery blouse that I love so much. It was a perfect fit and so comfortable to wear. Again from d very bottom of my heart thank u sis Lybeau. Ur kindness n generosity will not be forgotten ever!!

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p/s: I am excited about d cards too. It’s really amazing to be receiving others work of art! It was lovely..:)

New batch of Altered Journals

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The day after the Cameron Highland trip i made 3 journals in a day. Ohhh how i miss making them!!. it's official now..i have no other life n interest except making these!!! hahaha. I'm trying to complete more of them before deciding to sell. Practice makes perfect..hehehe..

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Old with a new twist

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I bought this baby in 1996 and 14 years later she is still with us. I could never imagine or have d intention of selling her even if d price is right. She is too valuable, too many memories.

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My first car was a second hand Aura Charade before I trade her for a brand new Satria. However life with Satria was short, a year to be exact before I lay my eyes on her..she was a bright pink CRX at that time. Just what I needed a pink car to add more drama for this attention seeker gal!!! hahaha..what a choice!! But I never regretted having her in my life.

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We go a long way since my ‘partying’ days to my ‘serious relationship’  to my ‘already enggaged’  to my ‘starting a marriage life’ to my ‘having my first child’  to my ‘resignation fm MAS’  to my ‘having my 2nd baby’ days…n then come 2010.

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Over the years she has gone through countless changes..i cant even recall all but some, change of paint, engines, aircond, tyres, rim, makeover, overhaul etc..it’s expensive to maintained her as the parts are rare to find.

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Though nowdays i wud think twice before taking her out for a spin. I often get that smirk grin from other motorist everytime they tend to overtake this sporty baby only to find a 'kakak' driving it!!! wakakaka. seriously..i get irritated at first before embarassment took over! and yes this baby makes more noise than any GTI's around!! hahaha. Thanks to Mr Hubby who modifies her juz so he cud feel like 18th again!!..Nevertheless she’s a collectors item, unique in her own way n a classic too. She’s now part of d family and parting with her is never in our vocabulary. Come rain or shine she’s here to stay…

Christmas @ Cameron Highland

We spend a night at Cameron Highland on Christmas day. It took us 5 hrs to reached De La Fern hotel from Shah Alam due to heavy traffic along the highway and at Brinchang and Tanah Rata itself. Tourist from Singapore, JB and KL were flocking the area. I guess it’s because of d long holiday.

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There were massive traffics even at night around town area as we head out for dinner. Parking space was congested n limited. Despite the unfavorable situation we managed to get seats for dinner and squeeze ourself at the night market!! Hahaha…

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But a reminder to myself n others out there who intend to travel with children during long holidays..pls avoid places like these at all times. U will tend to have a stressful day! I’m not sure about u but I just hate crowded places. Not to mention the public toilets. Urrgghhh..madness!

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It even rained on departure day. We didn’t get the chance to see the boh plantation n the butterfly farms. I hope in future we’ll be able to do all that minus the crowd n rain!

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The best part was probably having tea n scones outdoor at a temperature of 19 degree Celsius and I had to imagine it was just us and the serene overview..hahaha. the car boot was full to the brimmed with vegetables, flowers, teas, jams and chocolates. Tomorrow n for the rest of the week we’re gonna have stir fried veg, veg soup and everything else vegetable!! I guess it’s gonna be a vegetarian menu!! Hahaha.

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Travelling according to amelia......

I should have done this entry before the school holiday starts. Oohhh well perhaps some of u might benefit from it on ur next vacay. Being an ex airline flight attendant or stewardess some might call it I have years of experience in packing in and out every day, weeks and months.

The worst thing is when u r on standby and get called up. Most of the time we have less than 2 hours before pick up arrives and this is where a good packing skill comes in handy. Even now after 9 years of not flying I believe I still have not lost that skill. For my holiday trip last june, I had to pack for a husband n 2 kids for a 16 days trip n I managed to squeeze all that into 1 large n 1 medium size delsey bag, n a small hand carry bag for d kids spare clothes n diapers.

Oohhh n if u r an avid traveler u might want to invest in a good check in bag. Delsey n Samsonite is d brand that most airline crew used due to it’s durability. So here’s my version of packing lite but still travel in style n comfort is my most important aspect.

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Summer Season

1. Light clothing – t.shirt n jeans, however depends on countries I always carry extra sweater juz in case.

2. Innerware – Disposable panties/briefs

3. Toiletries – miniature bottles, wet wipes,

4. Shoes – sneakers/loafers n open toe sandal/slippers

5. Socks – 1 pair each

6. Foldable umbrella, raincoat.

7. Foldable shopping bag – comes in handy if u plan to shop! U can stuff all ur loot inside without worrying that u might have accidentally left anything behind.

8. Dry food stuff – Baby milk, 3in1 nescafe, milo, maggi in a cup, everything else that u plan to bring that comes in 3in1 or ‘just add hot water’ instruction. Please declare ur food stuff to avoid further delay or confiscated by the custom.

9. Water bottles, disposable small container for d kids biscuits n tidbits

10. If u plan to bring a stroller don’t forget the rain cover.

11. Since I travel with a 6 yrs old n a toddler, I had a blankie n small pillow packed in my hand carry luggage.

12. For d ladies, I like to carry a sling bag rather than the handheld or shoulder carry, reason no 1 is for security, no 2 is I need both hands to be free from carrying things so that I can afford to do the extra thing like handing snacks while on d go or having to pass the wet tissue to my son while feeding baby Allysha. Hahaha. Yeahhh talking bout multi tasking!!.

13. Last but not least, don’t forget ur sunnies, hat or head scarf. Although I’m a hijab wearer when I travel I always opted for something less fussy. No time for ironing and pins (brooch). Hehehe

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Winter season

Plainly said I do not intend to travel with my kids during the winter month!! Sorry peeps but I just hate to pack all those bulky item, go somewhere where the shop close at 6 pm! The weather gloomy n most day it rains. N if u plan to visit the park some of the rides might be unavailable due to rain. Uuummm..no thanks! So what I’m gonna list here r just my experience way back during those flying days.

1. Pack basic colour clothing – black, brown n white

2. One or two good top coat in black – it matches everything n if u notice everyone in Europe will dress in black during winter!!! Hahaha

3. A few pair of socks, thermal wear, hats, gloves (very2 important) n muffler to hide ur reindeer nose!!! I don’t know about u but mine turns red when it reach below 5 degree Celsius!!!

4. Sweaters – layer ur clothing. It’s no fun going out while freezing to the bone!

5. A good pair of leather boots, preferably one with thick sole that grips well. Hehehe..i’ve witnessed an incident where one of my colleague skid down the icy pavement n land on her bum!! Oucchhh..

6. A durable bag, I always prefer canvas in this weather, u can hide ur chanel somewhere else or maybe if u plan to stay indoor n wine n dine at d 5 star hotels then u might consider flashing them around. As for me..we had to walk a few blocks (irregardless of which destination) to find something 'halal'. N when we finally managed to find one..dont forget to ‘tapau’ for dinner. trust me u would’nt want to be walking around anywhere even at 8 pm!!!it’s cold n freezing n the chances r they’re already closed!!

7. Dry food stuff – lotsa maggi, biscuit, n all d 3in1 I’ve mentioned earlier. U tend to get hungry easily I guess due to weather.

8. Stock ur hotel fridge if u have a long stay, normally on d first day we’d be hunting for groceries shop. Milk, bread, cheese n fruits for those boring night where there’s only an mtv channel on d hotel telly (that’s in English) as everyting else is either in german or Italian or french etc... (for Frankfurt, munich, Switzerland n d rest of Europe night stop except London)

9. Reading material, laptop if u feel it’s safe to leave it behind in hotel room or front desk during ur outing.

10. umbrella/raincoat

11. Toiletries – as above but do stock up on lotions! A good one esp those that is for dry skin. My Victoria secret body butter didn’t help much, once I finish the whole tub for a 7 days trip but I was still scratching like monkey!!!

12. When sleeping at night, always have a glass of water by the bedside. It works to eliminate d dryness in the room due to the cold temperature outside n the heater in d room. For some of us, we filled the bath tub or the sink with water, open the toilet door n the room is less dry instead. U will feel much better the next morning.

Well I guess that’s about it. I’m sure some of u might have different opinion and ur own style of doing things. This is just my experience and how I did things my way. There’s no hard rules, right or wrong but just as a guideline. No matter where n when u plan to travel, don’t do last minute packing!! There is more space for error. Hope this entry helps n if it’s not..just do ur thing lah!! I’m sure u’ll be just fine …hahahaha.

More Altered Journals

Here's more of Altered Journal @ notebook from amelia khalik home studio!! hehehe..oohhh is that what we call it now?? studio??? i wish!!! i've been dreaming of having a craft room so often that i even had a thought of converting bibik's room into one!! omg..that is so evil of me!!well of course i did not..hahaha. 

Qacaq ring

My qacaq ring. For more info kindly logged on to www.qacaq.com they r having a christmas sale n bazaar at d Curve Kota Damansara.

Altered Journal

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There is only one thing in my mind!! Altered Journals!! Ooohhh I am so obsess making them that I lock myself in my room for hours and can never had enough or get bored because each journal is unique to me. Not one the same.

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The plain blue is d original note book cover

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I bought the plain journal/note book from MPH at a cost price of RM5.60. I prefer the binding type as it is easier to make and neater. The compact size goes well with me cos it’s nicer to decorate. However I regret buying only 4!! Tomorrow I’m heading to MPH again n hopefully I get to purchased the same type of journal.

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A few of my friends requested to have them. Instead of giving em for free I opted to exchange gifts with them. As much as I love giving I enjoyed receiving too!!! Hahaha. At least I know my work of art is appreciated rather than giving it away for free. So from now on my policy is simple..barter trade!!! Heaven…hehehe.

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