Books/Novels 2015

Books/Novels that I have read in 2015..

1. Stephanie Perkins - Anna and the French Kiss (Anna and the French Kiss #1)
2. Simone Elkeles - Perfect Chemistry
3. Sophie Page - To marry a prince
4. Tammara Webber  - Easy (Contours of the Heart #1)
5. Tammara Webber  - Breakable (Contours of the Heart #2)
6. Simone Elkeles - How to ruin my boyfriend's reputation
7. Simone Elkeles - How to ruin a summer vacation
8. Simone Elkeles - How to ruin my teenage life
9. Kiera Cass - The Selection (The Selection #1) - kind of similar to "The Hunger Game" story-line
10. Kiera Cass - The Elite (The Selection #2)
11. Huntley Fitzpatrick - My Life Next Door 
12. Simone Elkeles - Leaving Paradise
13. Simone Elkeles - Return to Paradise
14. Lisa Kleypas - Dreaming of you 
15. Lisa Kleypas - Sugar Daddy
16. Colleen Hoover - Slammed (Slammed #1) 
17. Colleen Hoover - Ugly Love
18. Jennifer L - Wait For You
19. Colleen Hoover - Hopeless (Hopeless #1)
20. Tammara Webber - Between the lines - Didn't like it, but finished it anyway.
21. Abbi Glines - Twisted Perfection (Perfection, #1) 
22. Abbi Glines - Simple Perfection (Perfection, #2)
23. Abbi Glines - Breathe (Sea Breeze, #1)
24. Abbi Glines - While It Lasts (Sea Breeze, #3) 
  

My best Novel Award 2015 goes to .. 

Tammara Webber  - Easy (Contours of the Heart #1)

Seriously shopping for a dress

When it comes to shop to clothes, I normally did not plan ahead for my shopping list.  I just go out, if I see something that I like, it will buy it. And if its on sale, I will get more than 1 pair, maybe in a different patent or color.  I don't like to walk for hours for window shopping.

But recently my niece just got married, and we, the aunties, have decided to wear pink-cream-pastel color dresscode.  That's when I find myself start planning and really go out to search for a dress to suit the night.

I asked around from friends and officemates, who normally put extra effort to look good for dinner functions.  And I discovered few interesting boutique in Kuching along the process.  Here are some of the dresses that I tried on..

At Metrojaya, CityOne..

At Greed Road..

At Crown Square..

Needless to say, we had a great night on the day, me in my new dress.

VivaCity Megamall, Kuching

10 days after its opening, we finally step into this latest megamall in Kuching.

We went early, reach there at 9.50am, hustle free; can park right at the entrance on LG near Everrise.

At central court area..

Did some xmas present shopping at Parkson.

Browse around at Kaison..

Spotted a weird door near Everrise.  A door without a purpose - according to Eugene.

The Market Place by Everrise.

Tony Roma, I am coming back for you!

We spent 1 hour n 20 minutes there.  Paid the RM2 parking fee and we are out of there.

Karangan #2 | Diri Saya

 

Saya suka tengok video youtube.  Saya suka makan macaron.  Saya pun suka main game.  Saya ada empat kawan (baik).  Saya tidak suka naik kapal terbang (tetapi mak saya selalu paksa saya naik).

Written by: Eugene
Edited by: Mummy

Karangan #1 | Makanan Kegemaran Saya

I am asking Eugene to write a series of short Karangan (essay).  His Bahasa is bad, his handwriting is even worst. *slap forehead*

And I am going to share it here on my blog, hopefully, we can see some improvement over time.

So here's his 1st 5-sentence essay, My favorite food, let see how bad is it :)

 

Saya suka makan McDonald.  Saya makan McDonald di MJC.  Saya makan McDonald sekali dalam sebulan.  Keluarga saya membuat pesanan dari kereta "drive thru".  Selapas itu kami makan di rumah.

Written by: Eugene
Edited by: Mummy

Kayaking at Padawan 2015

Earlier this month, I went for kayaking at Padawan river.  This is the 2nd time I join the kayaking trip, the 1st time was in 2013.

I really enjoy the trip, not going to say much, just let the photos speak for themselves ;)

1st part : starting point - Kpg Benguh

2nd part : stop at the waterfall, this time we need to trek about 200 meters as the water level is not hi enough for us to kayak straight to the waterfall.

3rd part : lunch break at Kpg Danu.  Did some durian shopping there too, direct from the villager's boat.

4th part : last pit stop, mandi and makan durian again.  Rain started to fall.

5th part : another 5-10 minutes kayak from the last pit stop.  Reach the end point at Kpg Semedang.

Better Home #3 | Fridge

Before..

After..

Cuppa-Kap Coffee Cafe

Cuppa-Kap Coffee Cafe, Jalan Song, Kuching.

Our 1st time here, we had ..

Mini Macarons - Rm3 each

Macaron ice-cream RM8.90
Budak nakal yang seronok makan ice-cream.

Apple soda -RM6.90

Mocha ice blended -RM9.90.  I requested for a less sugar, but this is just too bitter.

Not up to my expectation.

A day out at Damai Beach

We brought the kids to Damai Beach last Saturday.  They had so much fun.  Let see what's our activities on that day..

Main pasir

Beach soccer

Had some cotton candy

Sand art card and Bouncy castle

We had splashing time at the pool too.  No photos taken, all were too occupied.

On the way back, we stopped by at Kampung Buntal wet market and bought some squids, crabs and lala clams there.

Better home #2 | bookshelves

Before..

After..

Emmett's K2 year end test

Mathematics - 100%

English - 97%

Bahasa Malaysia - 83%

Chinese - 68%

His Progress Report:

Emmett has sound Math reasoning and talent for problem solving.  He works independently and his performance on money and time were very strong.  He has made good progress in writing this term.

See his K2 mid year test

Eugene in Primary 3

2015 school year has come to an end.  This year, Eugene breaks 2 of his own personal record.
1 - best personal result for the 1st half year exam
2 - worst personal result for the year end exam

A conversation with him earlier this week:
Mummy: Eugene, do you know who got the 1st place in your class?
Eugene: No, I don't know.
Mummy: How come you dunno?
Eugene: mmm... I don't care.
Mummy: What do you care about then?
Eugene: About my life.
Mummy:  What about your life, what kind of life do you have?
Eugene: A happy life.

6th Sarawak Hornbill Tourism Awards @ BCCK

Photo booth and the entrance to the gala dinner.

The Food..

Appetizers - Fusion Umai of Norwegian Salmon & Chilled Garlic Ambal in Vietnamese Rice Pepper Roll with Local Herbs Salad and Tabaloi Spear on Banana Leaf.

The Umai is nyumss; the Ambal is euww.

Soup - Quail Consomme served with quail meat ball

Too salty

Main Course - Pan Spear Roasted Coconut Crusted Siakap Fish Fillet served with Spicy Lemongrass Creme Sauce.  Oven Baked Stuffed "Ayam Kampung" with Cassava Root Mousse Ratatouille of Dayak Eggplants, Stir fried Mani Chai and Pilaf or Red Bario Red served with Sarawak Black Pepper Jus.

Dessert - Sweet Red Potato Mousse and Green Tea Tiramisu infused with Sarawak Green Pepper Compote.

Please, just give me a classic tiramisu.

Coffee

The Winners List...

 

The Performers..

Noh Salleh (Hujan) - Sedap nyer suara dia

Dayang Nurfaizah - Power house as usual

and Nading Rhapsody