Sunday, December 19, 2010

Hanis Zalikha - FAB Blogger...

Reading newspaper online memang my daily routine, tapi bukanlah baca "Newsday" on iPad (macam dalam iklan tu..haha) Klik je link 'newspapers' kat lappy semua keluar:  The Star, NST, MStar, Harian Metro, Utusan, Berita Harian...in half n hour all covered.  Easy peasy foc lagi & jari jemari pun tak hitam-hitam macam baca hardcopy newspaper kan;-)  

Ohh..what's with the title and the newspaper story mory di petang ahad, actually terbaca satu artikel ni boleh la dijadikan sebagai pembakar semangat untuk memblog dan terus memblog bagi diri sendiri dan sesiapa sajalah di luar sana yang nak memblog wahhh gitew! Mana tau kan untung-untung boleh berjaya macam si gadis manis ni...sampai 16K hits per day! So famous dalam masa 2 1/2 tahun je, memang dasat! Sebenarnya ramai lagi blogger2 terkenal & disukai ramai di luar sana cuma this one caught my attention (plus terbaca pulak dalam newspaper) and she's a beauty with brain, bila masuk blog dia pun very simple, soothing to read not too messy with all sort of deco/pix or link etc etc in short tak pening la kepala and bila baca post2 dia pun quite interesting.  If you wanna read more bout her baca la kat bawah ni ..Selamat Membaca!!!
  
Sumber:  Harian Metro 
Tarikh: Hari ini 19 Disember 2010
Oleh ISMA ISMAIL

HANIS... lebih popular kerana blog.
HANIS... lebih popular kerana blog.


SHAH ALAM: Siapa Hanis Zalikha Zainal? Tentunya ada yang menimbulkan pertanyaan apabila nama itu tersenarai pada kedudukan keenam carian Google di Malaysia hingga mengatasi penyanyi nombor satu negara, Datuk Siti Nurhaliza Taruddin.
Secara tiba-tiba nama itu melonjak sedangkan sebelum ini ramai yang tidak mengenalinya berbanding seorang lagi artis tempatan dan seorang penulis blog yang turut tersenarai dalam 10 individu paling dicari menerusi enjin carian berkenaan, baru-baru ini.
Selain Siti yang menduduki tempat kesembilan, artis tempatan itu adalah Allahyarham Meor Ahmad Fuad Meor Badri atau lebih dikenali sebagai Din Beramboi (keempat) dan blogger bidang automotif, Paul Tan (10).

Dalam enjin carian itu, penyanyi berketurunan Arab, Maher Zain di tempat pertama, diikuti penyanyi remaja antarabangsa, Justin Bieber dan Luna Maya (artis kontroversi Indonesia).

Penyanyi antarabangsa terkenal, Lady Gaga di tempat kelima; aktor popular Korea, Lee Min Ho, ketujuh manakala naib juara American Idol, Adam Lambert, kelapan.

Metro Ahad berkesempatan bertemu dengan Hanis bagi merungkai ‘misteri’ hingga namanya tersenarai sebagai individu tempatan kedua paling dicari selepas Din Beramboi, malah dilihat mengatasi populariti aktor kacak, Min Ho dan Lambert.

“Saya tidak sangka nama tersenarai dalam carian berkenaan kerana saya hanya insan biasa bukannya bertaraf selebriti popular seperti Siti Nurhaliza dan lain-lain.

“Memang saya terkejut apabila dimaklumkan mengenai perkara ini dan saya yakin ia adalah disebabkan blog yang saya wujudkan lebih dua tahun lalu,” kata gadis tinggi lampai berusia 20 tahun itu.

Mengenai pencarian namanya yang mengatasi Siti Nurhaliza, Hanis Zalikha berpendapat maklumat mengenai penyanyi popular itu mungkin mudah dicari peminat dan tidak bergantung kepada enjin carian Google semata-mata kerana media cetak atau penyiaran sentiasa memaparkan beritanya.

Katanya, mungkin enjin carian Internet itu adalah salah satu medium daripada pelbagai saluran yang digunakan peminat penyanyi berkenaan untuk mengetahui perkembangannya.

“Berbanding diri saya, memanglah tidak popular seperti penyanyi pujaan ramai itu tetapi terkejut dengan apa yang berlaku kerana sejak nama saya disenaraikan antara yang dicari dalam Google didapati blog saya kini dilayari lebih 16,000 pengunjung sehari berbanding sebelum ini hanyalah antara 7,000 hingga 8,000 orang sehari,” katanya yang mempunyai 14,929 pengikut di blognya.

Bercerita mengenai dirinya, penuntut jurusan Pengurusan Perniagaan di Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Segamat, Johor itu berkata selain mengikuti pengajian, dia turut terbabit dalam bidang peragaan dan pernah juga memegang watak sampingan dalam filem, Momok The Movie.

Namun, katanya, bidang peragaan dan berlakon terpaksa dihadkan kerana selain tidak mahu mengganggu pengajiannya, jarak universiti dengan Kuala Lumpur juga membataskan dirinya bergiat aktif dalam kedua-dua bidang berkenaan.

“Kedua-dua bidang yang penuh glamor itu juga bukan impian sebenar saya kerana cita-cita mahu bergelar seorang ahli perniagaan berjaya pada suatu hari nanti,” katanya yang pernah mendapat tempat kedua pertandingan Malaysian Dreamgirl dua tahun lalu.

Mengenai laman blognya, Hanis Zalikha berkata, dia sengaja mewujud blog kerana meminati bidang penulisan dan menjadikannya medan untuk bercerita mengenai kehidupan seharian dan pengalamannya serta berkongsi tips kecantikan dengan sesiapa yang berminat.

Dia yang mendapat tajaan pengajian daripada Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam turut berkongsi kecemerlangannya dalam pelajaran dengan memberi tips berguna.


>10 individu paling dicari dalam Google Malaysia

1. Maher Zain (penyanyi antarabangsa)
2. Justin Bieber (penyanyi antarabangsa)
3. Luna Maya (artis Indonesia)
4. Din Beramboi (pelakon/pelawak/penyampai radio)
5. Lady Gaga (penyanyi antarabangsa)
6. Hanis Zalikha (model/blogger/pelajar)
7. Lee Min Ho (pelakon Korea)
8. Adam Lambert (penyanyi antarabangsa)
9. Datuk Siti Nurhaliza (penyanyi/ahli perniagaan)
10. Paul Tan (blogger)

Dah habis baca!  Kalau you all nak masuk blog dia pulak just click my link 'Who Do I Follow' kat tepi bawah tu...nampak tak? Ha klik la kat situ kay!


Cheers!

Friday, December 17, 2010

Just For Laughs...


Smashing an iPad to kill a fly...way too pricey dude! Hardcopy newspaper still relevant for that purpose.  LoL


Orange never fails  to annoy Apple in any way...ROFL.


Have a wonderful weekends ahead folks!


Cheers

Thursday, December 16, 2010

91NOT19...

1919 was the year he was born and today 16 December is his 91st Birthday! The lucky man is no other than our own Gramps...Long Live OP!  Since he lives up north and we're here..in two different states so, no celebration for him *yet*.  As for now, I would like to dedicate this Virtual Birthday Cake especially for him.  This is how the cake would look like if we were to put all 91 candles on top of it...

 Happy Birthday to you...Happy Birthday to you...Happy Birthday to OP...Happy  Birthday toooo youuuuu!

 Blast from the past...from Gramps vintage album


Gramps worked as a translator at the United States Information Service (USIS) in 1954.  He speaks fluent Dutch & of coz English;-)

Let see more photos of his "American days" in California...;-)


the scenery shots by Gramps..a camera lover

Hawaii, "The Aloha State" back in the 50's....



The photo I luv most....The "Henry Ford pose"lol


& 66 years later.......

He's the "Coolest" Gramps ever!  Although sometimes he can be very much "fussy" and  "difficult" *plus the hearing problem* we tend to lose our patience with him quite often...haihh:-(


He might look very old now but when it comes to "the good old days" stories...he can even remember the years & places he went to.  Being a 91 year old Gramps, he surely has an excellent memory. Just like the old saying "Memory like an elephant" - elephants never forget!

May Allah bless him with good health alwizzz...Insya'allah!

XOXO



p.s: When I called him late afternoon today, he sounded very happy and non-stopped talkin' bout the so many birthday wishes he received from "around the globe", his siblings, his children & family..

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Ayam Bakar Wong Solo....

Another outlet at Seksyen 7, Shah Alam (landmark near ICT & the huge Jakel building).  For info, they have altogether 4 outlets in Kayell - Ampang, Kg.Baru, Bangi and Shah Alam.  They also have a branch in Alor Setar.  When I first saw the Wong Solo outlet in my hometown,  I was a bit surprised..not bad huh! But still no Burger King in AS...:-(

 

Among all, this is the closest to us.  Though  the one at Taman Dagang, Ampang (pix & earlier post click here) is much bigger, but if u ask me the way or I plan to go there again memang confirm 101% akan sesat..uhuks







This was  our 'lunch' @6pm!!! Why?? 'Enjoying' the 'beautiful' Kayell traffic, especially at the Golden Triangle from morning till afternoon. Eh wait! will share the long story in a separate post. Not here, coz  this post is specifically bout Wong Solo & the FOOD...



Foodgraphy...Harus, Semestinya! Jemput tengok;-)





Ayam Bakar Wong Solo @RM10.90...
A lil bit sweet...





Next...



Ayam Penyet Wong Solo @RM10.90...yup different from Waroeng Penyet..I prefer WPs











Gado-Gado double triple yummy...the original taste! @RM7.50



What else.......




The 'must have' dish on the table either here or homecook.."Sambalado Terung" (eggplant)
@RM7.50



Last but not least....





Cool & Fresh Coconut @RM5.50
No Avocado Juice (Jus Alpokat) *sedikit kecewa*







A full tummy + Sleepy eyes+ Long Day = Sleep Tight!

Nite2..

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Spring-Cleaning...

DUST is my biggest enemy! Ohhh and one more spider webs eeeekkkkkkk...I HATE 'em both!!
Usually no specific cleaning day at home, sometimes 2-3 times a week....It depends!   As for the Kitchen, everytime after cooking and daily for the most favourite spot which is the TV Hall , other than that we'll be in our own room so basically nothing much on the cleaning part except dusting.  Spring-cleaning is definitely a Yes! and a MUST at least 3x a month.

The person responsible to keep our home sweet home Super-Clean all the time would be Lolls coz I'm only good at giving  instructions rather than cleaning;-) hahaha there you go, I admit it!! Honestly, before this I don't like cooking at all  only these recent years, the interest in cooking developed.

Errmmm...sometimes Lolls still needs a helping hand with the house cleaning especially the unreachable corner which requires 'height'..so the best time to get MHubs to help out would be on weekends (last Sunday)...

Is it clean?...how bout that side?..top?...haihhh! suara sumbang 'seseorang' dari bawah;-)

okay..don't press the sponge too hard "nanti pecah", the bar as well...*bila la i nak berenti menyebok* kahkahkah

e'ehhh...not bad my Lady V pun kena 'cuci' too! Jarang-Jarang berlaku ni..Tq Mr. Rajin;-)

I can imagine the challenge being  a career woman & working mum at the same time to do the household chores + taking care of the children (babies)+ guide the kids with their homework..Fuhh! That's a lot of work indeed.  Gentlemen pleaze...offer your help and be a helpful hubby kay! You can be the 'King' of the house, but at times you can also be a 'Prince Charming' to your lovely wife.

"...And They live happily ever after"....

TaTa..

Monday, December 13, 2010

Then & Now...

Not the one on E! Quite a 'shocking' news to most of my dear friends who'd read my FB status updates lately....;-) hihi


The big 'Q' becoming even bigger with another 'sporty' update...."since when?!"


right after I uploaded the basketball photo.....*so funny*


They sure know me better, but that was THEN and NOW  I've decided to pick up a few new hobbies not only the fun stuff like Karaoke, also heading towards a Healthy Living..,one of it, of coz exercise more! That's really 'A Statement' coming from a person who hates sports as much as she hates sweating and never been bothered to attend any company's sports activities including Badminton, except Teambuilding (coz its compulsory aka 'Terpaksa').

Cycling..., Basketball...., alright! Lets play Badminton,,,

a good start after decades xpegang racket hiks;-)

Too windy...had to move to the indoor court

Nice to have these facilities at our very own compound. 
It was raining cats & dogs the minute we finished the game...."run fast" huhu "Mandi Hujan"!

 
Oh Talkin' about FB...seriously I dun like the New Profile!! Its kinda annoying to have every comment we made to our friends appeared on the Wall...is that necessary? So not CooL!

Thanks but No Thanks Mr. Zberg for the new re-designed profile...IT SUCKS! I'm not the only one complaining...if you guyz hate it too, join the group We Hate New FB Profile!

Toodlez...

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Ka-Ree-Oh-Kee...

Simon Cowell favourite remarks in AI "the performance was very karaoke"," "that was definitely not good, Karaoke.."

THIS is not AI or any other singing competition, no judge needed, not necessary good in singing or even to have a good voice coz all you need to do is Grab the Mic & Sing it Loud.  Still, I'm the *shy* one when it comes to singing at Karaoke lounge..wuaargghhh:-( Most of my friends are 'Karaoke freak' except me coz I think  most people will 'freak out' with my voice..LoL.  Okayla gotta face the fact that I'm no good in  both singing & dancing and better not embarrass myself or anyone near me. The only thing I'm good at is Complaining *oohnoo!..I'm becoming like my Gramps*

Normally, everytime my friends/ex-colleagues invited me for a Karaoke session, I'm sort of "inclined to decline".  Coz I know I'd end up being the 'audience' & 'back-up singer'...

Hmm..the last Karaoke outing I had was during my farewell with Yellowans after that no more...

its been a while ladies !
Theme: Red but then the 2 hot mums didn't get the text msg...dats why;-)

Asyik2  movie...bowling..movie..bowling...BORING!!!!  So, now mic ✔!  Karaoke DVD...soon! in the mean time just tune in to MTV OK Karaoke (channel 713). Time to change to a new hobby....La,La,La,La,La Yezz! add some 'R&B Soul' in it..*Vain*.  Anyhoo, need to practice more at home before I'm ready to "Rock 'd Stage" frenz☺hahaha

Layannnzzzz....*weekend mode*

Saturday, December 11, 2010

♪ ♫ ♪ ♫.....?

K*A*R*A*O*K*E


Testing..Testing Mic 1.. 2..3...lalalala..mimimi....


Don't go away...will be right back;-)

Friday, December 10, 2010

Awaken..

by Maher Zain...this guy is Amazing!, can't stop listening to his songs over and over again.  The Chosen One, Baraka Allah Lakuma, For The Rest of My Life, Hold My Hand, Open Your Eyes, Insya Allah , all these great songs from his Album, Thank You Allah.  Such Beautiful & meaningful lyrics...



We were given so many prizes
We changed the desert into oasis
We built buildings of different lengths and sizes
And we felt so very satisfied
We bought and bought
We couldn't stop buying
We gave charity to the poor 'cause
We couldn't stand their crying
We thought we paid our dues
But in fact
To ourselves we're just lying

Oh...I'm walking with my head lowered in shame from my place
I'm walking with my head lowered from my race
Yes it's easy to blame everything on the west
When in fact all focus should be on ourselves

We were told what to buy and we'd bought
We went to London, Paris and Costa Del Sol
We made show we were seen in the most exclusive shops
Yes we felt so very satisfied

We felt our money gave us infinite power

We forgot to teach our children about history and honor
We didn't have any time to lose
When we were.. (were)
So busy feeling so satisfied

I'm walking with my head lowered in shame from my place
I'm walking with my head lowered from my race
Yes it's easy to blame everything on the west
When in fact all focus should be on ourselves

We became the visuals without a soul
despite the heat
Our homes felt so empty and cold
To fill the emptiness
We bought and bought
Maybe all the fancy cars
And bling will make us feel satisfied

My dear brother and sister
It's time to change inside
Open your eyes
Don't throw away what's right aside
Before the day comes
When there's nowhere to run and hide
Now ask yourself 'cause Allah's watching you

Is He satisfied?
Is Allah satisfied?
Is Allah satisfied?
Is Allah satisfied?

Oh..I'm walking with my head lowered in shame from my place
I'm walking with my head lowered from my race
Yes it's easy to blame everything on the west
When in fact all focus should be on ourselves

I like the way he pronounced 'Open'...your eyes



p.s: Whenever I turned on Maher Zain's song in the car Suzana started teasing me with her 'kurang asam' words "P, you know what?! Your music interest contradicts with your style and started laughing..ROFL *You're so evil fren!!! Like I care..Maher Zain you're still No.1..muaahhh* Hmm..maybe the aging factor;-)

Slam Dunk....


Yup...bought it! Not Spalding or any other top basketball brand, as long we can 'dunk' it..hahaha look at the title a bit too ambitious;-)

Just the three of us coz Boboy was too busy studying for final exam & Nicko still at Cherry Land (Melaka) also sitting for final exam..Hey! you miss the fun Homie...

come on..focus:-)
 Yezzz...shoot it right!!! Not bad gal..chewah;-)

After 30mins tahap keboringan semakin ketara...not enough quorum need the 2bros, the more the merrier!

Hello missy...please be reminded this is not Volleyball *LoL*

Looks like a lot of  'wannabe' basketball player around here....huhu

The Reds..showing off their skills eheemm

That's our 30mins exercise for the day....till the next one but depending on the weather, rainy season no chance to play outdoor sports.

Stay healthy peeps!

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Songket...

The Traditional Songket, simply gorgeous & beautiful is now becoming popular and getting very expensive & classiq. That's what I luv about Songket.  Most of my Songket collections are from my late Grandma and its very precious to me.  I'm so happy when Nicko & his fiance decided to wear Songket for the wedding reception on 1.1.2011.  Yeah...Go Classiq!

Mahligai Cemara (nama sangat gah errmmm...*rolling eyes*) That's actually the wedding planner who will be responsible for the whole thing, from top to toe for the Bride & Groom, the deco from the hall to the chairs, in other words "Everything" we just choose & pick the colour & design. This particular shop is located in AS, fully agree on the idea of appointing a wedding planner from there rather than coming all the way from KL (its costly $$$ of coz).

My concern is more on the "Baju Pengantin" oh dear! That's the main thing you've got to put a lot of thinking or even money for once in a lifetime.  Not just "Tangkap Muat" je. Please....!  His fiance has chosen the "Baju Songket" from Mahligai Cemara collections for the wedding reception and apparently she luvs it! We went there (without her) to do the fitting bla..bla..but honestly  I'm so sorry to use the word "pathetic" to describe it. It looks cheapo and absolutely horrible for "Baju Pengantin".  With due respect to her preference I think both of them deserve a much suited "Songket" for the big day.  Its your WEDDING for godsake!

Anyway, the rest of the prep I think I'm pretty confident with Mahligai Cemara and Insya'allah they'll do their level best.

Here comes Bac Medacena to the rescue....


Just a lil bit of intro on how do I come across this boutique at TTDI, actually it all started with the Bac Medacena Baju Melayu I bought  for MHubs last Syawal at KLCC.  Its a nice tailored ready made Baju Melayu I can assure that.  So..I think its the right choice and right place to send the Baju Melayu materials for the guys (except for Papa coz he has his own regular tailor)..

Only RM140 tailoring charges for Baju Melayu  (even cheaper than AS)....great!
The ready made Baju Melayu is only RM280...

Waiting for the tailor (lunch hour break)...

They have a wide range of classiq collection of Tanjak, Songket...I couldn't believe my eyes when I entered the small room full of Songket Tenun materials, Bridal Songket...WoW!  This is Songket Heaven...

Which one? or what colour? The design? Tunguuuuuuuuu....kay! Whateva it is, the most important thing is they both happy with the Songket from Bac Medacena &  Baju Nikah from Nurita Harith...No more "Baju DiLemma" *phew*

Hopefully this would be the Last entry on Nicko's wedding prep, after this just wait for the 'Big Day' another 22days from now...

Cheers!

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Keretapi Tanah Melayu...

2nd entry on Nicko's wedding prep...Actually this post has been stuck in the draft folder for more than a week.  Nevermind as long as its still relevant and before the wedding.

If 15 years ago  KTM Komuter used to be my mode of transport from KL-Subang vv (ITM days) till late 1998 when I was stilll working at Putra Place-The "Blue" telco then the national carrier "Red&Blue" at Subang Airport).  After that maybe once or twice a year coz I prefer to take LRT much faster!

Okay, cut a long story short...2 Fridays ago we (Nicko & I) took the KTM Komuter to go to KL Sentral...guess what?! Balik Kampung to Aloq Setaq by Train not Choo-Choo train or tram but the KTM Train Berhad (Keretapi Tanah Melayu more like it!)

The journey begins....27Nov 2010 to 28 Nov 2010

at the commuter station Subang Jaya...
@ 9:15pm sharp we were on board "Senandung Langkawi" (name can be deceiving..huh!) 
 "Hold on tight, the 'best' part has yet to come..."

Oh yeah the only available tickets for that weekend - "2nd class for RM39 one way" bloody cheap..no choice but to grab whatever available.  Don't ask me why I decided to travel by Train...no other than accompanying Nicko!!! Happily volunteered myself..kononnya walking down the memory lane kinda thing...huhhh!! Hell yeah it was the same coach that they used 15 years ago.  The smell, the people on board...oh dear "Snores Attack" back row, front row (pakcik, makcik & even a small boy snoring, just which part of the world do they come from). Luckily no crying baby..otherwise I SURRENDER and might alight the train somewhere at Rawang!

I'm just resting my eyes, covering my head with a hoody (protecting my hair from the seat) *a lil bit overacting on the Hygiene standard* For the next 10hours journey & "10million" stops at each station, never ever in my life I've looked at my watch as often as every 15mins!  Keep on counting how many stops to go and how many hours do I still have to be in this uncomfortable coach..."what if cockroaches crawling out from under the seats...*screaming silently*

 terkaku...ahaks;-)

Anyway the nightmare ended when we safely arrived at Alor Setar train station the next day at about 7:50am (40mins behind the scheduled time)



Classiq tul station ni...macam dolu2 gak;-)


A genuine smile....though regretfully I have to say 'no more train ride' ever again.  Its a good experience for both of us, to be more thankful & grateful to the 'luxury' we have in life. Stop complaining for no reason...at least people like us have the alternative to choose what we want either traveling by air or surface.  How about those who can't afford anything but this mode of transport (KTMB or Bus). Something to ponder upon.....

Enough with the Train Drama & 'Traumatize'.... the reason why we're back in AS??
Okay 1st thing 1st..to view the Homestay for the wedding guests (friends & also us)

New house, new furniture, simple & nice deco most importantly CLEAN!!! Booked for 4 days 3 nights at a very reasonable charges with free breakfast for 10 pax on the 1st day.

The peaceful  "PadiGreen" scenery....! Charming Vistana Homestay

Biasalah, bila orang KL turun Aloq Staq, teroverexcited melihat keindahan Padifield!! hahahaa..
Termasuklah kami yang tinggal di Pekan...

After we're done with all the important stuff for Nicko's wedding Ding Dong here  Ding Dong there, time to see Villa Cendrawasih (Gramps house)..

the damage after the flood...

My Grandma's Organ &

The Piano....:-(
so disheaterning to see these "valuable piece" ruined in the flood...! Its indescribable feelings for Gramps to all the damage done. God knows how he deal with it!

We flew back to KUL that evening...a smooth 45mins travel time phew!!

TTYL...in another wedding prep entry! The "Baju DiLemma"...errmmm

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