Apple Streusel Cake on the Last Day of CNY Holiday

It has been a wonderful break for me. Even though I didn't travel anywhere, I had a relaxing time at home. Managed to cook, bake and spend some quality time with Zade. Today I  made spaghetti carbonara for lunch and for afternoon tea, apple streusel cake and keropok lekor. I have been craving for the apple streusel cake for the longest time. I stumbled on the recipe from an old Better Homes and Garden magazine while I was living in Melbourne. I've never seen this cake being sold at any bakery or cafe. So kalau teringin nak makan kena buat sendiri.

Tomorrow I will go back to work, but Zade has an extra day of holiday, lucky boy. So I don't have to rush to pick him up during lunch time. Hopefully can get significant amount of work done because I don't have much time left.

Chinese New Year Holiday

Everyone has been looking forward to this long break, especially Zade. All of us are tired and need a good rest. Zade has been bugging me for new LEGO to add to his collection. Since I've promised to buy him a new set during the next school holiday, I suggested that he uses his own money. He got some ang pow money which was enough to buy 1 mini figurine. After some thought, he decided to get 2, so he turned to his coin collections i.e. mine ad Danial's loose change which he kept in a jar. Tapi tak cukup 3 ringgit, so I decided to help him out. So on the first day of the holiday we went to Alamanda. The highway towards KL was smooth, but on the other side heading to the South the traffic was bad. Jam dari Kajang. Once we reached Alamanda we headed straight to Toys R Us. Nasib baik ada mini figurines. Zade was very excited! I am quite surprised that he didn't ask for anything else. Then we headed for lunch at Zade's favourite sushi place. As for me I am excited to start baking again. Uncle Nasir came and clean up my stove and oven earlier this week. Sekarang dah tak tersumbat lagi, almost good as new. So the first thing I bake was a simple bread. I feel so satisfied. Can't wait to do more baking.

RMIT Convocation 2012 @ Intercontinental Hotel, KL

Since I was not going to travel to Melbourne, I chose to attend the convocation in KL. It was an intimate but beautiful ceremony. Those graduating with PhD were treated like VIPs with special holding room, before and after the ceremony, front row seats for their guests and the graduates on the stage during the ceremony. For me it was extremely meaningful as I was able to share this moment with my whole family.

Alhamdulillah

I am so thankful, for the news that I've received today. Finally, after more than 4 years and so much heartache, I can put a close to this chapter in my life and move one. I thank Allah for giving me the strength to endure the most challenging obstacle in my life so that I can achieve my dream. And to my late father who gave me the confidence to keep on going.

Zade's 4th Birthday

Celebrated Zade's 4th birthday with family in Gombak. The theme for this year was fireman! Tons of food, presents, games and laughter. Definitely different from the past 2 birthdays.

Invitation card

Thank you cousins for the decorations

Fire engine cake!

Birthday fireboy.

Back At Work

Today I report back to duty. It feels odd to sit in my old office that I've left for so long. I guess it will take some time to adjust to working life. Everyone was surprised to see me as I didn't warn anyone that I was coming back. However it's great to see familiar faces. Not so great to be appointed on the committee for next year's conference. Just my luck the 1st meeting was held today. If only the meeting was yesterday or if only I had return to work tomorrow. Well its too late now. I am back working, so better get use to it.