Places where I want to go

Adam tagged me with another meme - places where I want to go

Proposition : Where do you want to go Next, OUTSIDE OF YOUR COUNTRY, for tourism, work, study, whatever.

Requirements: Find some info about the place, itenary etc, pics if possible so you get MORE Traffic coming in, and maybe some people can find somewhere to go to. Excludes your NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOUR, i.e., a country that borders yours.

I could think about 4 places that I really want to visit - New Zealand, Amsterdam, Dubai and Paris.

New Zealand - I've always heard the nice stories from people who have visited this beautiful country. Their historic & cultural heritage, nice weather & natural environment, unique Paua shell and Mount Cook are among the attractions. I need to get myself down to NZ just want to experience a 'Kiwi' holiday!

paua close-up : photo by Peter & Lynda Harper

I would love to revisit these 2 cities - Amsterdam and Dubai.

Amsterdam needlecraft shop : photo from personal archive

Amsterdam - is more than just Amstel River and canals. I love the centuries old houses and mansions. Being the best planned city of the northern Europe, their public transportation system works smoothly - I'm looking forward to seeing something like this in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Flea markets, tulips in April, canal boat rides, museums and riding a bicycle are among not-to-be-missed Dutch experiences. I wish for some trips to the needlecraft shops if I got the chance to revisit the city.

buildings along the Sheik Zayed Road : photo from gtjeddah webshots

My reason to revisit Dubai is purely an architectural & engineering interest. This city dubbed as 'Asia shopping haven' by some people. East meets West. And some said it is an artificial city. I've seen lots of Dubai city recent photos - many tall buildings, large shopping malls and hotels with distinctive architectural features. I simply want to see through my own eyes , these rapid changes made over the years in the most recognized Middle-East city.


Paris - I would love to visit this city one day, not only because of the famous tower and romance. The ultimate reason relates to my great passion for needlecraft. Trips to the needlecraft shops are simply irresistible. And I wish to meet a fellow stitching blogger, Isabelle in Paris.

Eiffel Tower : photo from personal archive

6 Weird Things about Me (tagged by Adam)

The rules: Each player of this game starts with the ‘6 weird things about you.’ People who get tagged need to write a blog of their own 6 weird things as well as state this rule clearly. In the end, you need to choose 6 people to be tagged and list their names. Don’t forget to leave a comment that says ‘you are tagged’ in their comments and tell them to read your blog.

Well....am I weird? Maybe a little extraordinary lady with rebellious heart.

1. used to have a driving licence but I was reluctant to renew simply b'coz my mom broke her promise to buy me a car after my graduation. She paid the driving lessons and promised a car. I'm kind of independent child who hardly ask anything from parents but just don't promise me anything coz I'll always remember and demand for it. Sound stupid? Nahhh...don't care

2. I was good in Science (Biology & Chemistry) but I didn't want to be a doctor simply b'coz I didn't want to be 'on call' during my holiday. SOOO selfish of me ( I always have the soft spot for needy people though. Don't you? *wink*)

3. I hate hothead bosses but my dear hubby is a bit hot-tempered himself *LOL* (I love you Ayang XOXO)

4. I hated needlecraft classes in school (girls in our school were 'forced' to learn Home Science when we were in Lower Secondary) but look now I have a blog dedicated for needlecraft enthusiasts & friends.

5. I'm not that high but high-jump was one of my favourite events in school. Even the teachers were surprised with my ability. I got springs under my feet and invisible wings on my shoulders *LOL*

6. I look and act snobbish but once I know you better.... you can't stop me talking *LOL*

I could list more but 6 is enough for you to know me better hehehehehe

OK now it's time to tag people. I want to know you better , ladies! : Azie, Linda, Ee Koon, Zohrah, Lillie and Nik

Pay it forward

I saw this on Judith's blog and thought it would be a fun "Pay it forward" kind of treat...

The first five people to respond to this post (via the comments section) will get some form of "art" made by me. Be sure that I can email you to get your snail mail address. Think of it as something to look forward to getting in the mail. It will be original, made by me (sorry), but it may not be immediate, as I haven't made them yet. I am about sure what it will be.

There is a catch, of course, the way this works is that if you sign up, you have to blog this as well and continue sharing.

Meme of 'Fours'

Saw this interesting meme in Harsha's blog. Since she wrote 'If you're reading (and you haven't answered this set of question) consider yourself tagged ;) ', I considered myself tagged *LOL*

Four Jobs I Have Had in My Life:
1 - factory worker (killing my time as well as gaining some money while waiting for other jobs after graduation)
2 - accounting clerk (my supervisor was edgy when he got to know that I'm overqualified for this post duhh)
3 - Tutor ( I love teaching bunch of kids who really want to learn)
4 - Administrator

Four Movies I Could Watch Over and Over Again:
1 - My Bestfriend's Wedding
2 - Troy
3 - Sepet
4 - Green Mile

Four Places I Have Lived:
1 - Selangor/Kuala Lumpur
2 - Terengganu
3 - Khartoum
4 - Miri

Four TV Shows I Love to Watch:
1 - CSI (Vegas & Miami)
2 - The Shield
3 - Desperate Housewives
4 - House

Four Places I Have Been on Vacation:
1 - Cairo
2 - Alexandria
3 - Amsterdam
4 - Dubai

Four Websites I Visit Daily:
1 - Stormpay (bcoz they pay me *wink*)
2 - Yahoo Groups
3 - email websites
4 - The Star (online newspaper)

Four of My Favorite Foods:
1 - Fried Chicken with chilli
2 - Tom Yam
3 - Sushi
4 - Tiramisu

Four Albums I Can't Live Without:
1 - M Nasir
2 - Armageddon Soundtrack
3 - Sheila On 7
4 - Creed

Four Places I'd Rather Be:
1 - a salon/spa (God knows how much I need this ROTFLOL)
2 - an island surrounded by cyrstal clear water, where I can go snorkelling and enjoying the beautiful sights of coral reef and underwater life
3 - a luxurious and spacious hotel room/suite
4 - LNS, where I can spend hours and hours and the owner is very friendly *wink*

Well, to follow suit, If you're reading (and you haven't answered this set of question) consider yourself tagged *wink*

Another Meme

Been tagged again. And the questions are :
Q* What are the things you enjoy, even when no one around you wants to go out and play?

My answer will be :
*time with beloved ones at home
*needlework
*reading
*blogging

Q* What lowers your stress/blood pressure/anxiety level?

Answer:
*listening to music
*internet browsing
*meeting or talking to family/friends over the phone/YM

I have to tag 5 guys , this time will be their turns >>> Madder, Harsha, Myra, Hilda and Najwa

Which Malaysian Blogger Are You?

I saw this interesting question from my friend's blog (Adam), then I clicked the link and answered the quiz. Here is the result : )

Congratulations , you are...

minishorts of minishorts.net

You are outgoing, direct, smart, pretty, and a definite go-getter. You are frank, a little too frank perhaps that sometimes you get on people's nerves and make them very upset. If people attack you, you hit back with triple the force without blinking because you are the kind of person who knows exactly what you are talking about or else you wouldn't talk about it. Your quick-thinking is what makes you special. You are an elitist.

Which Malaysian Blogger Are You?

I've Been Tagged!

I've been tagged by Adam. I've seen these before in other blogs. Now it's my turn to answer those questions.

1) Total number of books I own:
I hardly know the exact amount of books in my collection bcoz reading has been one of my favourite pastime hobbies since I started my schooling. Part of my collection is still at my parents' place and gave away some of them to relatives and friends to encourage reading as hobby.

2) The last book I bought:
I bought a book on crocheting recently. Few years ago, There was a change in type of books I prefer to buy. I bought more books on needlework, parenting and health & lifestyle.

3) The last book I read:
Pilates for Pregnancy by Anna Selby. Bought this book after the birth of our 1st daughter. I personally feel, this is a fabulous exercise technique for preggers.

4) 5 books that mean alot to me:
i. The Life of Mahatma Gandhi by Louis Fischer
ii. Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman
iii. The Harem Within by Fatima Mernissi
iv. Childbirth by Miriam Stoppard
v. The Essential Guide to Having a Baby by Evennett

*Each book (I mentioned above) touches different aspects of human, life and culture. Enhances my knowledge and widens my horizon of thinking towards life and people.

5) Tag 5 people and have them fill this out on their blogs:
Now is their turns : ) ~ hubby , AdieJin, Myra, Neeziee and Coks