Books/Novels 2018

Books/Novels that I have read in 2018..

1. Apollyon (Covenant, #4) by Jennifer L. Armentrout 
2. Sentinel (Covenant #5)  by Jennifer L. Armentrout | Not complete yet
3. Wait for It by Mariana Zapata
4. Magic Bites (Kate Daniels, #1) by Ilona Andrews
5. First Star I See Tonight by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
6. Egomaniac  by Vi Keeland
7. Sex, Not Love by Vi Keeland
8. Dirty Filthy Rich Men by Laurelin Paige
9. A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux 
10. Moonlight in the Morning (Edilean, #6)  by Jude Deveraux
11. Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare
12. Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan | irritated by the usage of Alamak in all the wrong places.
13. The Queen of All that Dies (The Fallen World #1) by Laura Thalassa | Not complete yet
14. Renegades (Renegades, #1) by Marissa Meyer 

My Best Choice Award for 2018 goes to Renegades.

See novels that I have read in 2017 here.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2019

I hope it’s not too late to wish everyone a wonderful joyous Christmas season,
and a very Happy New Year 2019.

2018 has been one roller coaster ride for me and hubby, emotionally, career wise - to be specific.
Thank God. Towards the end of the year, eveything fall back to it’s place.

May 2019 be a brighter year, and may God continue to bless all of us.

Hohoho

xoxo from our own little corner.

Aquaman (2018)

The movie was too long.

The jokes were not funny.

Worst of all, speakers in Hall 5, MBO were really bad.

But my kids loved it, I guess that’s what matter the most.

Coffee Code, Kuching

Heard a lot of good reviews about this place.

And saw lots of insta worthy pictures of their food and drinks too.

I guess that's the current definition of a must visit place, don't you think?

So, on the Saturday, after our evening Mass at BDC, we wanted to try something new; and Coffee Code is just right within the area.

Here's what we had on our 1st visit here. 

Everything looks pretty, taste good, a bit pricey but what's you pay for insta worthy pictures, right?!

Still cheaper than Starbucks what..

Honey Rose Milk - RM7.90

Oreo Milkshake - RM12.90

Cheessy Chicken Roll - RM16.90

Sweetheart - RM14.90

Perfect Match

Coffee Code, we will definitely be coming back.

Eugene’s last day in SK

Result UPSR sudah diumumkan, bermakna berakhir lah sudah perjalanan sekolah rendah bagi Eugene.  Tahun depan dia akan memulakan babak sekolah menengah pula.

Throughout his 6 years in Primary school, I believe his had gone thru one happy phrase of his life in school.  He never complaint about school days, always the 1st one to wake up and get ready in the morning. Part of it also thanks to his 3 best friends, Anson, Dexter and Felix, I am sure they will cherish their time together.

Briefing by Guru Besar

Hari Penyampaian Hadiah

The best friends

As for his UPSR result, no he didn't get a straight As.  He got exactly what he deserves, dengan usaha nya yang cukup makan, result pun cukup makan.  

We are happy with his result.

Keep up the good work, son.  A little more efforts, a little less games, I am sure you can go a long way.

In My Kitchen #49 | Local fruits

Pergi market nak beli sayur. Tengok2 yang dibeli semua nyer buah..

pisang RM2 sesikat

kuini RM10 sekilo

mangga RM13 sekilo

engkalak RM2 setompok

durian RM10 sebiji

Syukur, musim buah rupanya sekarang ni.

All Souls' Day 2018

Setahun sekali aku pasti ke sini, 

Ingin memanjatkan doa serta harapan, 

Semoga diri mu tenang dan bahagia di sana. 

 In loving memory of my one and only brother.

In My Kitchen #48

I am going local in my kitchen over the weekend.

I cooked this Dayak dish for the 1st time. Daun timun campur anak jagung. Ui tak sangka sedap la pulak.  Bought the cucumber leaves and baby corn from 7th mile market, both at RM2 seikat.

And I also bought these Engalak at RM5.  Bertambah-tambah la nasi dibuat nyer.

Ok, yang lain menu untuk anak-anak.  Jangan nak ingat perut sendiri je.

Ayam goreng.

Soup telur, lada overdose, just the way they like it.

In My Kitchen #47

Our dinner at home last night..

Norwegian salmon bought from Aeon - RM20

Baby Bak Choy from Everwin - RM1.90 for 2 serving

Chives from my mom's garden + 2 eggs

WAK2018 | Art Street Kuching

Before going to this event, I try to search for the event details, yes I know that this is a part of the big What About Kuching festival that is going on at the moment, and yes there are bit and pieces of information uploaded on social media.  However, I just cannot imagine the flow of the program.

After a visit to Indah House on the 1st day of the event, I can conclude that the Art Street Kuching consists of 3 distinct program.

1st one is the Ruangseni, a mini-gallery with artworks, photography and short film screenings.  The mini-gallery takes place at Indah House, Upper China Street, Kuching.  The gallery is open to public from 22nd to 28th October 2018.

Short Film Screenings

2nd is the Street Theatre, which only takes place on 21st and 27th October 2018, from 7pm to 9pm.  Artist performing include:

"Nikal Pulai" by Ardilla Latif, Walid Ali, Qawiem Hamiza.*

“River” by the ‘Talents and the Performing Art Centre’*

"Wanderer" by Derek Kho*

 *Information and photos from https://www.facebook.com/artstreetkch/

Upper China street will be closed to give way for Street Theatre show.

Last but not least is the Sketch Hunt 2018.  This program is organised by Urban Sketchers Kuching. Here, a group of 2-4 team members will be given a set of question and they need to go around within walking distant to search and sketch the answer on the papers that were provided to them.

Sketch Hunt is an interesting program that can be developed into something bigger like the Heritage Run.  I am sure many would love to join this activity if it was promoted well and with lower entry fees maybe.  This time, they are charging RM60 per team.  Personally I think the prize is not a major factor;  by joining this hunt, you will get to discover more about the history of our beloved city - Kuching.

Sketch Hunt registration counter at Indah House Kuching.

Art Street Kuching in Upper China Street is an art-oriented community experience in-conjunction with What About Kuching Festival. What About Kuching 2018, a 1-month-long festival, is a celebration of arts, culture and lifestyle. 

 For info on the festival, do visit https://aboutkuching.com/

WAK2018 | Cardboard City

Today is the 1st day of the Cardboard City event going on at Kompleks Belia & Sukan Kuching.

We were there earlier today, Eugene and Emmett had so much fun exploring the model city.  Here you will see how recycled cardboard were transformed into an architectural spatial experience.  Besides the cardboard models on display, there are many other exciting activities going on such as: Pinata Workshop, Paint In The City, Little Planter, and many more.

This is a 2 days event, starting from 10am till 6pm, if you cannot make it today, make sure to stop by tomorrow, it's your last chance.  Do bring your children along, they would love it!

To infinity and beyond.

I see a space station.

The winner of Cardboard Pavilion Competition.

Infinite Loop Pavilion 

Kids really enjoy themselves.

Pinata Workshop

Fun filled activities.

Photo booth by BorneoTalk at the entrance.

Eugene exploring the movable cardboard columns - 'Breaking The Screen' is a cardboard pavilion designed with a mechanism of movable columns aimed to encourage children to reconfigure the structure and break apart the screen that divides them, allowing the children to interact with the structure itself in order to play in and with it together.

Cardboard City is one of the many events line-up in-conjunction with What About Kuching 2018.  What About Kuching is a 1-month-long festival, a celebration of arts, culture and lifestyle.

For info on the festival, do visit https://aboutkuching.com/

A reserved snail

Emmett: Mom, is this snail reserved?

haha 😂 😂😂

Eugene is 12

My boy is 12! sob sob, ok Mummy, don’t get emotional, this post is not about you, it’s about Eugene.

So, on his birthday, Eugene did not wish for any gifts from Mummy, instead he wanted to choose his own breakfast, lunch and dinner locations and menus.  Ok boy, that’s a simple request to fulfill.

Happy Birthday, Eugene. Mummy loves you.

Kitto also wanted to join the group photo :D

P/s: His ambition (as of the month) is to be a vet by day and a chef by night.