Madamoiselle Ver 2

My Life Rambles

2009-12-06T23:15:00.007+08:00

Oh Boy!! I'm having a sinful scoop on the Cheez Choc from Secret Recipe now and I'm so lost with my diet thingy. Gosh!! I'm sure my dietitians gonna freak me out when they check my food diary. The heck with that for tonite. Surely,tonite I'm going to have my sinful pleasure and enjoy the scrumptious cheese cake from heaven. hahaha....I know, I'm going to regret this tomorrow.All those hard work of reducing the kgs are a waste with 3 slices of cheesecakes.hehehe... The heck with it. I'll mourn for tomorrow.

Anyway, I'm so happy these days. Somehow I have found my inner youth back though things didn't go pretty well lately. It's been a long time that I last have a really good time despite of being like an old mid crisis lady these 4-5 years. Sheesh!! I feel like I was back in college having fun and It felt so light and easy. I hope it'll last long coz I've had enough with the serious side of me. Better still, I finally had the courage of being alone, not caring if I have a company or not. I do love a company, but if it takes for me to be alone and still enjoy with my ownself, why not?!!. I used to be too shy to go alone anywhere and always preferred a company or more to eat or go shopping , watching movies and going for a workout otherwise, I'll just get home and canceled any plans. Honestly, doing so gives me stresses for making schedules with friends and getting undecisive decisions is so painstaking to take in. So for the past week, I just couldn't care. I workout alone, have gone eating alone in the restaurants ( which is a rare for bruneians , i tell you) and almost went to the movies alone. Almost? yeah, the only time I wanted to watch alone have been cancelled due to unexplainable situation...hehe..but that won't stop me from doing it again in the future. And I intend to do it anyway.

So life is much more simpler now, any friends who wants to join are very much welcome but I won't be bothered if they have excuses especially last minute ones to canceled out cause its their lost while I can still enjoy myself with whatever I planned on doing. Subconsciously, it's been a positive attitude that I am proud of. I want to be the independent successful woman and I have achieved one part of it. Cause I've never been a very confident person. Worst is in socializing. I hate making conversations with new people cause really, I just don't know how. and that'll be a different story to tell.

So its almost midnite now, I guess I should start to relax myself to sleep. Tomorrow's going to be a big day and I hope i won't be slacking over with my work and everything else. so till then.......sweet dreams to ya all.

Ally Mc Beal

2009-11-30T21:22:00.004+08:00

Salam and Hi Peeps!!

What a day it was!! We just had a "Korban" Ceremony today and did the cutting and chopping and of course cooking of the cow ;p hehehe...Soto was served in the afternoon and I felt a Sin for having too much food today since I'm supposed to go on a diet...hahaha...so much of those food restrictions eih!

So after work, went to Tasek Lama Recreation park for a good fit exercise. Guilt took posses in me and luckily, my stamina was in good shape. Reminder to self that tomorrow should include only non fat foods. I really hope my tummy would co-operate with the diet menu... ;))

Anyway, Lately I've been watching Ally McBeal's series and been taking my time watching at least 3 episodes a night. Remember this story?

T'was played on air back then in the 90's and was really one of my favourite TV shows that time. Somehow, my perspective about this series was different after watching it again. You know, those times when you're a teenager, you just can't relate it to life especially the love part. But now, after so many years later, watching it back, I've realised that the series was one of the saddest series for me to watch. I actually cried in almost every episodes especially when it comes to Ally's Love life. Honestly, some parts of her love life has a connection with mine that ends me up to tears and a wake up call that leads me to contemplate the mistakes I've been with my past love life...so much of being sensitive yeah! On the other hand, I love their light humour, and Ally's imginations about things and of course i just love their music in that series mostly by Vonda Shepard. Even their theme song had such a wonderful lyrics. Here's a youtube of the song ..if you're interested :)

I've been down this road walkin' the line
That's painted by pride
And I have made mistakes in my life
That I just can't hide

Oh I believe I am ready for what love has to bring
Got myself together, now I'm ready to sing

I've been searchin' my soul tonight
I know there's so much more to life
Now I know I can shine a light
To find my way back home

One by one, the chains around me unwind
Every day now I feel that I can leave those years behind

Oh I've been thinking of you for a long time
There's a side of my life where I've been blind and so...

I've been searchin' my soul tonight
I know there's so much more to life
Now I know I can shine a light
Everything gonna be alright
I've been searchin' my soul tonight
Don't wanna be alone in life
Now I know I can shine a light
To find my way back home
Baby I been holding back now my whole life
I've decided to move on now
Gonna leave all my worries behind

Oh I belive I am ready for what Love has to give
Got myself together now I'm ready to live

I've been searchin' my soul tonight
I know there's so much more to life
Now I know I can shine a light
Everything gonna be alright
I've been searchin' my soul tonight
Don't wanna be alone in my life
Now I know I can shine a light
To find my way back home

(Repeat Chorus)

Well, it's time for me to continue watching Ally tonite. So I'll end up my babble till here for today, aight!! Good nite peeps ('',)

New Moon

2009-11-28T19:55:00.007+08:00

Salam Peeps,

Edward is back. But not as much, as the other hot rival that I've never actually had a thing for in Twilight. Yikes, New Moon seems to overshadow Edward with the existence of Jacob. As vain as I can be, I agree with Bella. Jacob is indeed Beautiful. Don't believe me?? Just take look at this.....

Okay, this pic is not as juicy as it looks in the movie but ..really...he's juicy alright...hahaha...i know, I sounded kinky. I am surely not into this young & big muscled 6 pack kind of guys...but after seeing Jacob here, he's totally exceptional.

As for dear Edward, his coolness attitude, passionate heart, romantic eyes still gives a shocking goosebumps through the heart, only lesser than the previous on Twilight. I wish it was more about him but I guess New Moon brought Jacob to the spotlight.

Bella, on the other hand, is sooooooo in need for replacement. I just don't like her act, her somewhat like stutter expression, stiff, and no emotion....Character wise is fine but not the actress.she definitely coudln't bring Bella Alive & that's the problem with Twilight.

Overall, I actually liked Twilight more than New Moon in terms of storyline. The timeline of 2hrs plus for New Moon can actually be cut down to an hour plus as it drags too much. I think the only excitement that gives away the audience are the Wolve scenes and of course Jacob. Otherwise, it's just kind of a bit of a crap. Still. I could feel Bella's pain of losing Edward when he left. It's just so hard to love someone whom you should never be with. As Bella quoted "But the absence of him is everywhere I look. It's like a huge hole has been punched through my chest." Ouch!! I feel the pain.

Anyway, I am soo looking forward for Eclipse that wil be out sometime in June 2010. Edwards proposal is such a suspense for those who doesn't read their saga books. :)))

Edward Cullen: Just give me five years and I'll change you.
Bella Swan:That's too long.
Edward Cullen: Three?
Bella Swan: *Stares at him*
Edward Cullen: You're so stubborn.
Bella Swan:What are you waiting for?
Edward Cullen: I have one condition if you want me to do it myself.
Bella Swan:What's the condition?
Edward Cullen: And then forever.
Bella Swan: That's what I'm asking.
Edward Cullen: Marry me, Bella.

*****The End*****

Losing Kilos

2009-11-19T21:57:00.003+08:00

Hii.Hellew..Mushi Mushi....

This blog is so hopeless! I can't seem to find time to drop at least a few words not even for once a week. Facebooking is sooo killing the time...the games especially..eesh!!

Anyway, what's been up with the author of Madamoiselle? There seems to be too much happenings with so little time blogging about it. I've come to realized that time flies soo fast and it has come to the end of year 2009 . And yet, looking back to what i've been doing for the past 11 months was something I could say to myself...a big BRAVO with a pat on my back :))) Why?? Obviously, my high anticipation of being active and the losing of KGs that i'm trying to get rid of for the last *tut* years has finally shown a slight small results. Ruthless to those who smirks, i'd say, a slight small change is Big to the world of slacking Madamoiselle. So a big applaud are very much welcome..hahaaha...

Honestly, what motivates me or rather, what actually pushes a diet procrastinator like me who takes food for a wild adventurous routine would actually go for a diet after so many decades in food heaven is a sad ugly truth of a broken heart, which stirs a big commotion within me. I'll story up next time for this but let's talk about my diet thingy. Nope I'm not exactly in a pace that loses huge fats like that reality TV show" the Biggest Loser"!! Nope, I'm more moving to the pace of slow n steady, do what you can but still lose a little at a time pace. Really, I need that for a long term purposes. Happy to say, 6 kgs in 11 mths even after a terrible season of "hari raya bloating tummy" is worth the loss rather than none at all. Hopefully, the lighter I get will get me moving faster on my workout and dieting prog. Thank God, I'm surrounded with health conscious people who wants to workout to diet too..they're part of my motivators as well.

*Yawns* Bed's calling...guess i gotta stop babbling here so yeah, dat's all what u get from me for today. Tommorow's gonna have an early morning walk. Tll then, sleep tight and Au Revoir!!

Tsunami

2009-09-29T15:12:00.002+08:00

Salam and hellew Peeps,

One week gone but Eid is still celebrated, openhouses everywhere, & lots of bloated tummies ;p
Somehow I was a bit over with the celebrations and decided to reduce the tension of eating too much by giving myself a rest and watch a movie instead. So after work, yesterday, A friend and I decided to watch the korean movie "TSUNAMI"

The start of the movie was a bit slow, not much can be said as it was like an introduction to each character of the movie. But as the movie goes, it gets funnier coz some the the characters are just dumb funny. As soon as the Tsunami starts, that's when all the blood rushing feeling and anxiety occurs, followed by a tear trickling scenes...Honestly, I love the story, it has all mixtures of Thrill, Humour, Sadness ,I recommend this a good watch. Rating it for 8 out of 10.

Salam Aidilfitri 2009

2009-09-21T21:02:00.003+08:00

A very short post here to wish everyone..........

Selamat Hari Raya Maaf Zahir & Batin :)

Self Contemplation

2009-09-12T09:31:00.002+08:00

Salam and Hellew peeps!!

Yes,I'm back...AGAIN! I know...I know.... Have been missing for quite sometime, enough time for me to contemplate and decided that I don't actually need to delete this blog that I've had "fed" for more than 2-3 yrs now. Time flies and things comes and go. Life changes and so does my mind.

I miss this blog, my first ever blog...though it hadn't been that active lately, it has all those "life" that I've been living and somehow i thought that i need to demolish them out from my life but instead, I changed my mind. I decided that cherishing old memories isn't all that bad. The personal thoughts I've craved into this blog....the series of The Diary-C'estlavie...the movie reviews that I have actively marathoned for years, the food adventures..have become a part of me that i can always remember.. some painfully but worth a lesson to be learnt.

So as for today, I give back life to "Madamoiselle ver2" to relive and to respark...apakan? hehee whatever....it may not be as active as before but I'm hoping I would not have to decide to completely remove it out of my hectic rollercoaster life.

And by the way, it's never too late to say Happy fasting to all muslims and may us all be blessed by HIM in this holy month of Ramadhan.

جزاك اللهُ خيراً

Jazakallahu khayran...Assalamualaikum.

A Taste of Tom yam.

2009-06-10T20:26:00.005+08:00

Hellew peeps,

A friend of mine has just opened up a restaurant and a bunch of us decided to drop by to have a taste of their chef's cooking, the husband himself, who is the main owner of the place. The place is located opposite of Hua Ho Delima, in which unfortunately...I've forgotten to ask for the restaurant's name...*erk* Sorry meymey :) . But it's easy to find, no doubt, and I promise I have to ask the owner the name of the restaurant and keep posted ;p...so much of a promotion eih!! hehehe....

Anyway, at the first impression of going to the place, We're a bit excited..it's like being in a Restaurant city when you started up a new restaurant..but this one in level 4-5.hahaha... no offense mey....it's a new restaurant...dun worry you'll build up as time goes......just like in RC. ;p

So here's the pics of what we had :

Fried Rice Tom Yam...Most recommended...I didn't ordered this but my friend but i do have a good taste of it ..totally delicious. I actually crave for this dish this morning out of the blue :p Am going to have this if i drop by next time:p

Fried Chicken Tom Yam. This is what i ordered and it taste good too but with a bit of an improvment. It's like having a chicken tom yum soup but less soupy. I like the taste of the chicken but for my comment, this one suits best if the tom yam sauce is a bit thicker...coz it'll blend more with the rice if it has a thicker sauce. but otherwise, not so bad :)

Wet Fried Kue Tiaw with sunny side up egg. I'm not a big fan of Wet noodles but i give credits for this. It's simple but very tasty. The sauce is thinner than the usuals but definitely blends well with the tastebud.

There's more in the menus that we'd love to try such as their 50cents "Nasi lemak Pusu". The aroma of this nasi lemak pusu were inviting but we didn't get a taste of it. Another dish that i find unique is their "Nasi Goreng with Ikan Liking". They even have kid's meal and the prices are reasonable. So Have a try peeps.... I'll let you know the name once i got it :)

To the owner, Good luck with the business...hope it'll develop to level 20++ hahaha..ingat RC wakakaka.....

*updated on 30/06/2009

Hellew peeps....as promised ..though it's late...just to let you know that the restaurant's name is MOJAYA's Restaurant..... :))) nda ja mey?? heheheh......

Perempuan Berkalung Sorban

2009-05-18T20:12:00.004+08:00

"Perempuan Berkalung Sorban" is the latest Indonesian movie based on the novel written by Abidah El Khaliqy, a story about the journey of a girl name Anissa, in her search for freedom,love and justice in womens right and the sacrifice she made to achieve her dreams. Living in a strong islamic community brought her to difficulties to achieve her dreams but her strong will and passion has finally brought trust from her family and community to accept the changes.

I've just watched this movie on DVD last night. It's been a good thing that more religious movies were made to show the beauty of islam. But Unfortunately, if the movie was not done in the right way, it could just meddle the perception people have on what islam really is. I applaud to the good choreography of the movie but the message sent from it, has somehow, from my opinion, were quite misleading in an indirect way. Maybe this is exactly what is happening there but I do not agree with the opinion made of how they use the Quran and the rules of Allah made to such strong reason that its as if what a man says is always right.

I am not a feminist nor do I disagree that Man was meant to be a Leader. But the movie was made as if that Islam has never given the right or justice to womens and as if islam just let men abuse such authority. I don't exactly know how to explain how i feel about this movie exactly but you better watch this to be the judge. My main point is, i wish they could give a better way to give the right message for this movie so that people will not misinterpret the images of the real Islam teachings.

Honestly, I could have liked this movie if its not because of the uncomfortable feeling of what the movie was trying to convey. Just like the other movie "Ayat Ayat Cinta", the movie is beautiful, if only it was not ruined by a few misleading concept about Islam. I guess you know what I mean.

~~~> A little damage may not ruin the people's beliefs in the short term ,but if it continuously done without repair, may cause destructions on the long run.<~~~

Here's the trailer for you to watch;

My bestfriend's Girl Review

2009-05-17T19:47:00.002+08:00

Hi ya peeps,

As promised, a feedback about the DVD show I watched last nite. Okay, after so much of my ramblings, All I can say that the movie was not up to my expectations. As usual, trailers deceives me a lot all the time hehehe... There were absolutely too many "unwanted" scenes which reminds me, the people in the cinemas should have screened it first, waaayyy before making decisions to show it to the public.... ;p

Okay, okay, I'm not going there again ..but really the movie is not suitable for show in the Brunei cinemas. It could have been a good movie but something about it is quite dull so yeah i didn't really enjoy the show as much as watching the "Bride wars". In fact , I'd prefer the movie "New in Town" acted by Renee Zelweger, better than 'My Bestfriend's Girl". Therefore, my verdict for this movies is a 5 out of 10.

Banned!!

2009-05-16T22:05:00.003+08:00

Was about to watched a movie today after work and was all excited as i love a Love comedy story. My Bestfriend's Girl was on in the theatres, so a friend of mine and my sister agreed to go ahead and wanted a laugh out of it. It's not a new movie but since i haven't watched it and it shows now in the cinemas so why not, right?!!

Unfortunately, when we arrived at the cinema, we were told that it was banned ...yes.... BANNED!!! and it was a last minute banned!! I can't believe it..it's the 2nd time I've experienced this situation. Come on guys, if you want to screen the movies do it before publishing to the world that it will be shown in the cinemas. Don't give people hopes coz we do have other plans if there's nothing much to watch there. Censorship should be done way earlier before letting those movies out for show programmes, not last minute!!!

Okay, i don't normally complain like this...it must be the hormones in me but really.... I was disappointed. I know i can just get a dvd and watch it at home, but as a movie lover who loves to be emotionally concentrated and connected to the movie that provides huge screens and a blasting surround sound effect to satisfy the self orgasm of a movieholic....I still wanted to see them in the cinemas. The feel and the satisfaction is wayyyy better than watching at home even if you have your own home theatre in the bedroom!

Anyway, Sorry for my ramblings...hahaha....just letting it out and aaahhh it feels good then. Oh, i did buy the DVD to overcome my frustration.I'm not sure its a good movie or not but that's not the point anyway. Gonna watch it later so reviews will be done tomorrow...if i remember that is heheehe...

Words of Apologies.

2009-05-15T16:43:00.005+08:00

Dear Madamoiselle ver2,

"Three months", I'd say 3 months of non existence in this blog of mine surely leaves cobwebs in parts of my brain to even think of anything to blog about. Sorry for my negligence towards you Madamoiselle, my deepest heartiest apologies for those times that I'm supposed to spent with you was done with someone else. I'm sorry..I know you've been my bestest friend for the past 2 years and have been there for me from food to movies and my crucial fictional/unfictional love story.

You see, I met this guy, I knew him for quite sometime already and it had been mutual till recently, I fell for him. I know this is ridicoulous for you madamoiselle but you just don't know how heartbreaking for me to leave him with all his offerings and the great momentos he's been giving to me. No, Madamoiselle, I'm not materialistic, don't you ever say that to me...you shud have known me by now that I was and never will be that of a person. I know you're mad...oh how could I ever asked you for forgiveness my dearest friend for all that i did. I'm really really sorry. I will try to make this up to you. I hope you'll understand, Madamoiselle. I hope you will understand that I could no longer be devoted to you solely my friend for I have him in my life now. I hope you can go along with him one day for you and I wouldn't just give up our friendship for just another guy would you?

I guess this is just what i needed to say, I hope things will go well after this. I'm still your bestfriend you know :) . I hope you'll have a great weekend and take care.

p.s: Oh by the way, the guy that i'm telling you here...his name is "FACEBOOK". ;p

What have i been doing?

2009-02-15T19:25:00.003+08:00

Hey ya peeps!

It's been busy busy busy for the past few weeks. My skin tanned too much that i'm sure i'll be overcooked by the end of next week ;)

So far the National practise was good..in terms of fun, exhausting and the few pounds lost during the extra curiculum that I had never dreamt of joining all these years .hehehe... Have been camwh**ing so much during the practises and i had quite a ton of pics to be edited then hehehe.

Anyhow, Happy hearts day to everyone...it's a day late but wth :)

Lost of words.

2009-02-12T22:35:00.004+08:00

Hello peeps!

I'm back! Been busy with the national day practices. Very patriotic eyh? Honestly, this is the only year that I voluntarily joined in after so many years working and rejecting 'em for years..hehehe...It's a special year as it's the silver jubilee for our national day and truly, the practise were exhausting but we never thought that it was indeed fun. I think everyones in the mood for the big day ;p

Anyway, despite that, yesterday I've received a very shocking news. Our senior officemate, passed away and it was all too unbelievable for all of us. He was just fine the day before.... Really, I wasn't myself these two days. We've been working in the same area for the past few years, and there were ups and downs along the way but never thought that he would leave without us having the chance to say 'Sorry'. A regret for taking granted with life.

Devastating as it is, his loss was a big impact to everyone. I hope he will rest in peace. Al Fatihah.

Seafood galore

2009-01-29T22:27:00.006+08:00

Hellew peeps,

I love seafood.

Just the other day, I managed to go to "Bob Umie". Things do have changed and the place was uplifted with high permanent tents now. My most favourite food there, is always their stemed fish, cockles and crabs.

So that nite i went for all these...except for their cockles. Unfortunately, they were out of stock. Just look at the pics and drools ;p

The menu

The boss @ chef at work

Normally , I ordered the Garlic steamed fish, but for a changed we ordered Steamed Oyster fish...nyummzz...

Look at those big crabs!! Again, we usually ordered chilli crab but this one is tauchu crab...even yummier!!! Guess how much this is?? One plate of 3 big blue crabs cost only B$10.00.

Kailan veg with tofu.

Well, this cockles are not from bob umie as they have no stock so we ordered this on the next two blocks from bob umie. hehehe look how white the cockles were. ;)

Anyway, the crabs were the best. Am planning to go wif a few friends this saturday for more crabs hehehe...Bob Umie here we come :)

Happy Chinese New Year

2009-01-25T23:22:00.004+08:00

Hellew peeps!

Would like to wish Happy Chinese New Year to all who celebrates. Gong Xi Fa Cai!!

I had booked more cuppies from "Taste on Tray" again.... and this time I bought her CNY themed Cuppies for gifts to our family's Chinese friends. It's beautiful and my parents love the creative designs. They even thought of going to order next time for a Hari Raya theme...sooo advance thinking ;p.

A set of mini sized CNY themed cuppies

A medium sized CNY themed cuppies

a bunch of tangerines ;)

The "OX"

Thanx again TOTs for the wonderful, beautiful cuppies and it's very nice doing business with you ;p

January Big Babies!!

2009-01-16T23:16:00.004+08:00

Hellew peeps!

I would like to Say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to all January celebrants especially to"you-know-who-you-are". Hope you guys have a very smashing birthday and a wonderful years ahead.

Not forgetting, a huge thanks to "Taste on Tray" for her delightful cute cupcakes... such a melting moment in the mouth...I lurve the Chocolate Ganache so much hehehe...

See those cuppies...i've requested for a liverpool theme for the guys and Babyphat theme for the girls. Thanks again TOT for the wonderful cupcakes, my friends were so happy to have those for their birthday cakes, a definite big smiles on their faces ;p

It's a new Baby!

2009-01-08T21:26:00.004+08:00

A baby was sold to me today.
I could not resist the offer anyway
and so, bought her with so much care.
I know my baby will make my day.

Her skin was black
didn't bother me away,
Her golden streaks
gives me everything but dismay.

My first sight of her
was a love not a play
She makes me sway
and she already have a name.

hehehehe....

Au Revoir Peeps!!

A Jolly Good Tummy.

2009-01-05T21:18:00.010+08:00

Hello peeps,

Have been eating out quite a lot lately and just in a week, I had a scrumptious delicious food cravings fulfilled. One of my favourite restaurant that I get to eat was the "Babu's Kitchen". Located in the middle of the Bandar area right behind the BIBD building, anyone or everyone who's been in Bandar for quite a while will know that this is a favourite eating outlet for the townies as they have food deliveries in the fastest pace of time compared to all other delivery outlets and with such large varieties of food, we just love to order here. Amongst the favourites is the "American Breakfast" that we lurve to have during our coffee breaks. Unfortunately, I haven't got any pictures of the food but here's the place looked like...from the outside hehehe..

Next food stop, was for big snack time and I almost have forgotten that this place exists! hehehe.. It's been a while that I last set foot here...like t'was a year ago ;p . The place is small, simple but relaxing and with very yummy food. Of course, everyone knows when I say, "London Kebabs".

Despite of just having it last nite, I'm still craving for it again..hmmpff!!

The last delectable big feast I had was today's lunch. Had been wanting to drop by to this restaurant for quite a while but it had been closed for quite sometime and now had reopen for business. It's a Thai restaurant and we had fully jolly belly after lunch. Here's what we had;

Steamed Fish in Soya Sauce, Kang kong Belachan, Tom Yum Prawn.

Pandan Chix

The place.

On the whole, I need to go on a diet!! hahaha...

Au Revoir everyone!!

I'm only happy when it rains

2009-01-02T23:26:00.004+08:00

It's been a rainy day today. I still remember, I used to listen to this song from Garbage - I'm only happy when it rains. It's still a cool song though. Anyway, I made a few shots from my bedroom this afternoon. Still trying to figure out how to make the best out of the camera. Learning..learning :)

Nothing much huh! Good nite peeps!

Happy new year 2009

2009-01-01T22:20:00.001+08:00

Happy New year 2009 Everyone!!!! ("p)

Another New Toy!!

2009-01-01T21:46:00.005+08:00

Hi again!

The other day, I bought an ipod classic and i love it to loads. It saves me from boredom during my journey to K.K last week. I had a blast from the trip and had a wonderful food cravings fulfilled!.But that's gonna be another story for my next post...if im free of course.

As for today, I'm delighted to show off another new toy of mine which I bought in Brunei, mind you, it's not from KK. hehehe..... I had been thinking to get a digital camera for the past 2 months but didn't quite made up my mind to buy which one. I don't want to buy a DSLR as its too bulky for me to bring anywhere. And I am no professional in this area either so an amateur camera would be fine. I do want to have a little of the SLR characteristics of a camera though, in case i got time to learn something about it. So after a long search, and a very last minute research on the internet...i finally fall in love with two cameras.

The first was the Canon Powershot G10 for it's quality and high pixels and the sort of slr style of a camera.

The second was the Panasonic Lumix DMC LX3. Am so loving with the style and its small slim size.

After much consideration, well actually, having without choice, i tend to buy this few days back.

I fell for it instantly. It was so hard to find here, I 've been hunting from one shop to another for this model and finally found it in Hua Ho Yayasan. The Panasonic Lumix LX3 however was no where to be found as it was out of stock. the only model i could find was its earlier sister, The Panasonic Lumix DMC LX2. I figured a G10 would be a far better choice than that.

Alas, my bonus were not vain at all ;p

Fish Spa

2009-01-01T21:04:00.007+08:00

Hi peeps,

I have been nagging my friends to try the Fish Spa for the past two weeks and finally had the chance to go there yesterday. My first impression was, "Wow! I thought the fish were supposed to be smaller!" hehe...they were cute though but i wasn't really expecting them to be any bigger than 'TINY'.

These were the "suppose-to-be-TINY-fishes" that feasted on my feet for lunch. Once you've put your feet into the pool, lots of these fishes swarm to your feet and you'll get a very ticklish feeling ever. We actually laughed for the whole 5 to 10 mins trying to get grip from all the tickles the fishes gave...After that, you'd started to relax and it felt just like having a vibrator on your feet..hehehe.. a wonderful feeling where you tend to doze off to sleep when you get to state of a relaxing mode.

Somehow, those fish were absolutely eager to have feets around. They were biting my feet non stop.

That's me and my friend's feet. As you can see mine seemed to be a favourite for these fishes..hehehe ...too many dead cells for them to eat, i guess hehehe...The effect after the fish spa is that, we can feel our feet, so fresh, a bit smoother than before and you'll feel really great about it. I 'd really love to come again despite the scary ticklish moments I get.

That's what they say on what you get from this Fish Spa.

So, if anyone interested to try these, it is located in Gadong, the same buliding of Micronet computer school just right next to TK restaurant, 1st floor. Just look for Skin Renew and you'll find your way. it's very easy.

*edited* as promised here's the address peeps :

Unit 15, Bangunan Hj Tahir 2, Kg Menglait,
Gadong , Brunei Darussalam.
Tel: +6732456103
Hp: +6738910988

Condolences...

2008-12-30T18:58:00.004+08:00

Hi peeps,

Having back from a very short holiday, I've been getting two shocking news within just 3 days.

The first one, was a lost of an old friend whom I've barely kept in touch in the past few years but we had managed to say hi once in a while on the net. It was indeed, a news that took me quite a while to believe that he actually left the world. He used to be a "Penpal" of mine {a term that is hardly used nowadays since the internet and mobile text-ing has been very much of used these days} and he was one of my closest penpals, a friend who was very talented in writing, the one who would always sent me his creative DIY cards every birthdays in those teenage years. Once in awhile, we called each other to say hi, but most often, wrote long letters of our never ending stories. He was funny, friendly, and kind hearted and his letters were one of those awaiting moments I needed in those days. After high school was over, We wrote less and lesser after time went by, as we both had started fulfilling with our own life's busyness. He became one of those successful person who persue his dreams at a young age and I was happy for him. Unfortunately, I never did know that he had a health problem. How long has it been, how much he suffered, I never knew. It was devastating. I only knew after I heard the news and it was too late!! It was a big loss and I regretted for being apart on the latter years for not being with him as we used to. I hope he would rest in peace and his soul be blessed by the Almighty Amin!

The second news, was the loss of a dear friend's first baby whom was exactly two months old today. She passed away last night and was safely buried this morning. I am very much sorry to my dearest friend for her loss and I do hope she would be strong with all this that had happened. Keep your faith my friend and there's always a heal behind every sorrows.

Life is too short to be taken advantage of. Dealing with such loss was never easy and its best to make the greatest out of them when they are still around. Somehow it's not too late to forgive and forget to the people around, who knows our time may come...who knows...

Till then, Have a great night everyone!

Au Revoir peeps!

A pre-self Gift!

2008-12-22T23:33:00.003+08:00

I'm a jolly happy fella today as I had come to my senses to give myself a pre-self gift aka "bonus is not out yet but i'm already buying myself something in advance". I'm a sucker to shopping.*Sigh*

What did i get???

Good nite peeps! Sweet dreams ....and I'm sure I'm dreaming now already ...hehehe

Au revoir!

BSM Walk-a-Hunt

2008-12-14T21:45:00.005+08:00

~The Brief~ -=BSM Walk-A-Hunt=-.

2008-12-14T01:01:00.001+08:00

Hellew peeps,

Guess where I had been tonite?

That's the PGGMB building in Bandar. What was I doing there??

That's my partner! We came for a brief for the BSM Walk-a-Hunt held tomorow and it's the first time we join in this year. Loads of people came, mostly first timers and everyone was indeed excited about it. Happy to meet a few familiar faces there :)

Anyway, I have to make this a short post. It's late and I am supposed to wake up early for tomorrow's ...err.. since it's 1 am already now, I can say this morning's event. So till then, good luck to all participants...let's dream for the Hong Kong Tickets eyh!! Team 220 here we come.. :p

Penyet for new love?

2008-12-12T12:19:00.004+08:00

Doesn't that makes you feel hungry?

Few weeks back, I drop by to someone's blog, in which i don't exactly remember who's blog that is, and read a review on this Nasi Ayam Penyet. It's located in Jerudong and as I am a regular at this area, I have always passed by this place but had never got the guts to drop by to try it.

Fortunately, I have friends whom, as I am, are food adventorous and they actually had gone there and told me the same review as of the blog that I've read on earlier. So without wasting time, I persuaded them to have lunch there a few days ago and i'm glad i did. It was superlicious despite of the long awaited service that they haven't managed to cope up with. The place isn't any posh restaurant but a small "warung" that looks isolated and unpopular due to the old burnt Thai workshop just right next door. In fact, it was in the same building, half ruined , while the other half used by this restaurant. I don't even remember seeing any labels of the restaurant's name but if you want to look for it, it's just right opposite of KTM Restaurant in Jerudong and you can see their green banner saying"Nasi Ayam Penyet & Nasi Pece Lele"..something like that..hehehe.

Go on try it, I'm sure you'll love it. Warning though, service is bad...it took so much time for the food to arrive, even when we had called in 2 hrs earlier to ask them to prepare it for us for lunch time. So many came for tapau, the one reason they could not prepare on time for us. Well, it's worth only $2.00 compared to other places, that is cheap. But then, for the reason of a smaller portion of chicken. The best part of it is, the "sambal", which was made like the traditional indonesian style- "grinded manually" therefore , that's probably the case of the bad service ;p.

The Diary C'est La Vie - Broken Strings

2008-12-11T19:09:00.010+08:00

Dear Diary,

Something had bothered me and it was not the first time I came across with such word of mouth. My instinct told me the same and that was not the first time either. What should I do? It happened again. Is it true all this time? Or had I become in vain??

We, were never a “WE “ anymore. I left him for a reason and him, for one reason. For such an inevitable raison d'être that we could not do anything but to leave with such good terms. Knowing on each side, a promise secretly vowed, if things would go as smoothly as time flies, we may someday be together with god’s will , we hoped.

Is it just me?? or it’s because we were once “soulmates”, that I could feel him….. Somehow distracted to what was unknown to me when evidence leave no trails. I hushed the little voice that whispers deep inside, not wanting to believe, not wanting to accuse. Eventually, it came, blown the truth of despair. You never gave me answers, yet let me discover.

I’ve made my decisions. I tend not to turn.

Thank you for all those moments,

thank you for the all the love

and thank you for the care.

We may once vowed for what may be impossible…

it all ends today,

the journey of our dreams.

“Truth hurts but lies are worse!”

~Broken Strings~ James Morrison feat Nelly Furtado

Let me hold you
For the last time
It's the last chance to feel again
But you broke me
Now I can't feel anything

When I love you,
It's so untrue
I can't even convince myself
When I'm speaking,
It's the voice of someone else

Oh it tears me up
I try to hold on, but it hurts too much
I try to forgive, but it's not enough to make it all okay

You can't play on broken strings
You can't feel anything that your heart don't want to feel
I can't tell you something that ain't real

Oh the truth hurts
And lies worse
How can I give anymore
When I love you a little less than before

Oh what are we doing
We are turning into dust
Playing house in the ruins of us

Running back through the fire
When there's nothing left to save
It's like chasing the very last train when it's too late

Oh it tears me up
I try to hold on, but it hurts too much
I try to forgive, but it's not enough to make it all okay

You can't play on broken strings
You can't feel anything that your heart don't want to feel
I can't tell something that ain't real

Well the truth hurts,
And lies worse
How can I give anymore
When I love you a little less than before

But we're running through the fire
When there's nothing left to save
It's like chasing the very last train
When we both know it's too late (too late)

You can't play on broken strings
You can't feel anything that your heart don't want to feel
I cant tell you something that ain't real

Well truth hurts,
And lies worse
How can I give anymore
When I love you a little less than before

Let me hold you for the last time
It's the last chance to feel again

Revamp of the blog!

2008-12-10T22:12:00.005+08:00

Hi peeps!

Finally, I've managed to revamp my blog, Yey! Not much of a difference (i guess) but it's definitely refreshing...for me dat is. Eventually, I lurve the "chic - on - the - couch" pic so much dat i just had to make some modification rather than to replace the whole look. So sayang meh! It took me a while to adjust everything as I am a total amatuer on this web design thingy but So far so good and i just need to add more widgets that i've removed :p A lot of energy wasted but hey i'm learning..hehehe....

Anyway, lots of happenings going on with my life these past few days. Happy ones, unpredictable ones, sad ones, tiring ones etc..etc.... but i managed to get on without ruining anything. Not gonna say much about it tonight ....maybe next time then.

So as for now, I need a rest. Looking forward to have another spare time to blog something here.. hopefully tomorrow? Will see... so in the meantime, good nite peeps...and Sweet dreams :)

Ya Lattefu ultuf bina....

2008-11-23T23:58:00.003+08:00

Hi again,

Really, I can't sleep without sharing you guys this video that i've just discovered from a friend who had posted this in fb. It is soooo beautiful and I fell in love instantly with it. I may be so outdated but truly, I've just heard this and immediately wanting so much to share with anyone who's interested and I really want his album. anyone has his album? Here's the video..watch it and listen and let the rhythm get into your soul. :)

The Lyrics:

Raheem MERCIFUL
Kareemun GENEROUS
Adeem MAGNIFICENT
Aleemun ALL-KNOWING
Haleem FORBEARING ONE
Hakeemun PERFECTLY WISE
Mateen FIRM ONE

Mannan BENEFACTOR
Rahmaanun BENEFFICENT
Fattah OPENER
Gaffarun GREAT FORGIVER
Tawwab ACCEPTER OF REPENTANCE
Razzaqun SUSTAINER
Shaheed WITNESS

Allahuma salli ala Muhammad wa ali Muhammad
O GOD send Your Peace and Blessings on Muhammad and his family

Ya Muslimeen sallu alayhi
O Muslims send your peace and blessings upon him

Allahuma salli ala Muhammad wa sahbi Muhammad
O GOD send Your Peace and Blessings on Muhammad and his companions

Ya Mu’mineen sallu alayhi
O Believers send your peace and blessings upon him

Lateef SUBTLE ONE
Khabeerun ALL-AWARE
Sami’ ALL-HEARING
Baseerun ALL-SEEING
Jaleel SUBLIME ONE
Raqeebun WATCHFUL
Mujeeb RESPONSIVE
Gafuur ALL-FORGIVING
Shakuurun APPRECIATIVE
Waduud LOVING ONE
Qayuumun SELF-SUBSISTING ONE
Ra’uuf KIND
Sabuurun PATIENT ONE
Majeed MOST GLORIOUS ONE

Allahuma salli ala Muhammad wa ali Muhammad
O GOD send Your Peace and Blessings on Muhammad and his family

Ya Muslimeen sallu alayhi
O Muslims send your peace and blessings upon him

Allahuma salli ala Muhammad wa sahbi Muhammad
O GOD send Your Peace and Blessings on Muhammad and his companions

Ya Mu’mineen sallu alayhi
O Believers send your peace and blessings upon him

Allahu Akbar GOD is THE GREASTEST
La Ilaha illa hu There is no GOD but ALLAH
Al Maliku The SOVEREIGN LORD
Al Quddusu The HOLY ONE
La Ilaha illa hu There is no GOD but ALLAH
Arrahmanu The COMPASSIONATE
Arraheem The MERCIFUL

Allahu Akbar GOD is THE GREASTEST
Ya Rahman irham da’fana
O COMPASSIONATE, have mercy upon us

Allahu Akbar GOD is THE GREASTEST
Ya Ghaffaru ighfir dhunubana
O GREAT FORGIVER, forgive our sins

Allahu Akbar GOD is THE GREASTEST
Ya Sattaru ustur uyubana
O CONCEALER, conceal our faults

Allahu Akbar GOD is THE GREASTEST
Ya Mu’izu a’izza ummatana
O BESTOWER OF HONOUR, value our Ummah (nation)

Allahu Akbar GOD is THE GREASTEST
Ya Mujibu ajib du’aana
O RESPONSIVE, grant us our supplication

Allahu Akbar GOD is THE GREASTEST
Ya lateefu ultuf bina
O SUBTLE ONE, be gracious to us

Masyallah..........

Have a good nite sleep... Assalamualaikum :)

3 Zero

2008-11-23T18:38:00.005+08:00

Hellew folks!

It's a Sunday, a day after the big day of mine. Yups, Moi birthday in which Madamoiselle enters to another stage of life..with a big "THREE" written all over Moi face...hahaha. Rather than being depressed or un-psyched about the ageing issue, I was actually thrilled and excited about it. I know.....most ladies out there would not agree with my outcome reactions. Believe me, I was actually overwhelmed with the new erra of my life. It felt like I'm opening another new chapter, new energy, new visions of the new me!

WOW! How could I be so optimistic about this. I am indeed surprised with what I've been thru during my first day of "30". Unbelievably, I'm so full of Smiles!! You may think that I am exaggerating here...but honestly, Why would I be?. :)

Despite of having a status of being 'Single' at this age, I did not find it so worrying as it was when I turned 28 and had not gotten married with whom i thought i would finally settled down with. Maybe, my focus has now shifted and I intend to enjoy myself as much as as I should and stop worrying about things that I could not control with my own two hands. As they say, "AGE IS JUST A NUMBER" and I'm practically thinking that way now. Probably, my worries will start at 40, but for as this moment in time, 30 is somehow, like the new 40. I mean, hey! Men often says that their lives starts at 40. So I guess then, Women should be having a life starting at the age of 30..right ladies? Since Women naturally are matured earlier than men, so eventually our lives could head on for an earlier start than men. Agree?? haha.....

Anyway, I've been thinking of changing my blog to its new look. Something 30-ish but still sleek , chic and elegant..hmmm..haven't found any gud thing yet but it'll takes time. Sheesh! Wish I am so gud with this web designing thingy so that I can make my own website with my own creations. ~dududuuduuduuuu~~ So Vain!

Okay, enuff babblings for today. Be back again..in a few days..or probably weeks..hahha but in the meantime, take care peeps :)

The Escape.

2008-11-14T21:59:00.004+08:00

Hellew peeps,

I've been neglecting my blog for quite awhile and I could not help but envy other bloggers who seemed to be constantly updating their blogs with full loyalty..hahaha...Honestly, I've been quite hooked with "face-booking" ...and the other things that needed to be done and so the lack of concentrating to this beloved blog of mine. So today, I spared my time to write something and somehow had no other ideas of what to say except to tell you guys the food galores that i've been having a lot lately...thus the gain of weight of a madamoiselle *erk* :p

Just last nite, my sister Oleev and I had a shopping to do and came across "Escapade". Sis Oleev was not a sushi lover but she does love the other japs food and so she could not help but crave for another Japanese dinner. Without wasting time, we head for "Escapade" in Kiulap. This is what we had for dinner:

Squid something..i forgot the dishes names heheh.

really! I only ate and dun even remember the dishes names :)

this i know..Chicken Ramen

Chicken Curry Udon

Matcha Ice Cream

After dinner, got back home and slept like a beauty *uhuk* for having such a scrumptious fullfilling dinner..hahahaa

That's all for today folks. See! I really haven't warmed up yet with my blogging and i couldnt come up with anything interesting yet. Till then, I'll be writing back in a few day time, hoping i could come up with something better than i have today heheheh :p

Gud nite peeps and take care!

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2008

2008-10-03T12:45:00.001+08:00

What's for Raya??

2008-09-27T23:38:00.010+08:00

Hellew peeps!

Three more days to our big festive season...and that's Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Hoorey! I just came back from the Mall Gadong and ho boy!! Ain't there lots of people flocking around with last minute shopping. Everyone has a big smile on their faces, knowing that it's time to have new things and there's something to celebrate soon. Somehow it felt nice to see so many happy people and have to meet some familiar faces too.

Anyway, It's almost midnight now but I just could not sleep.These few days had been so chaotic for me. As the festive season is too near, there's just so much to do, but so little time. Tomorrow I'd be having another "Batik cake" session, the last batch I'll be making for this fasting month. Just the other day, I've already made about 48 pieces of the cake and it has been so exhausting , yet very satisfying. I love the finish product and the few comments that i had from my friends. Some had already gobbled up their cakes and did not preserve it for Hari Raya, in which the initial plan of the purchase was for the 'Day'. *wink*

The 'Batik Cake' is one of the essential cake that most people serve for Hari Raya. I had always loved this cake and it would have felt something missing if this cake was not served. It always reminded me of my childhood days when not so much fancy cakes were served compared to this modern times and back then, the Batik Cake has been always there on the menu. Nowadays, there's just so many versions of 'Batik cake' that the originality of it has somewhat faded. Some people had added horlicks, vico and even cream cheese for the newer versions of the Batik cake. Mine would be the middle ingredient and had a very chocolaty taste wise , good for chocolate lovers.

Actually, I never intended to have sales for this Raya, but upon huge requests from close friends, I just gave it a try. And my sales are at the moment, only around my closest circle of friends and not many people knew that I'm selling them, till the last minute ..hehehe sorry peeps, I could not expose the sales, as I, myself could not see myself in making more than 50 pieces, with all the other work burdens I'm having.Maybe next year then.

So the final product of my sales is what you can see here.

I haven't got a picture of the cake as you can see it's all wrapped up in a plastic so that it'll stays good till the festive season and can be kept into the fridge without getting any moist seeping into it.

By the way, I purchased some delightful biscuits for Hari Raya from a very talented 'Baker' and I just love her creations. Let the picture speaks :)

Nyummm... nyummm... I just love the sight of it. Okay peeps.. It's been a late night. My bed's calling me. Till then, Take care and nighty night ;p

TIred

2008-09-23T13:08:00.002+08:00

*Yawn*

I'm totally trying to keep my eyes open for work today. Despite of being so sleepy, i managed to get off to work for almost 30 mins later than usual.

Hi peeps!

I've been missing again these few weeks and it's almost to the end of 'Ramadhan'. A lot of things happened but i lack the time to blog due to..again, lack of time [obviously] and lack of internet connection. I've been planning to get one soon.. hopefully by next month so till then.... just wait and see lah..heheehe.

Anyways, I slept for 3 hours last nite. Hari Raya is next week and I had finally finished packing cake orders from close friends. Didn't plan to make any sales actually but upon huge request, I did it anyway. Just one cake, a very cravingly chocolaty Batik Cake,in which, me and my friends had been drooling over lately. It's a bit different than the usual 'Batik Cake', more chocolate taste and easier to manage. I'll post the picture next time :)

Oh time is ticking, I got to go... sorry for this short post. I'll be back... hopefully :p

Take care and It's not too late to say "Happy Fasting".

El - Owe - You - Vee

2008-08-30T13:20:00.006+08:00

Helleeww…. I think I’m in love.

LOVE…

Complicating yet Irresistable.

I had once loved a man and I thought there would be a happy ending. Unfortunately, He wasn’t mine. I knew it won’t last long to realize that it took a lot more than courage….

and time…….. and patience…..to stay in a relationship like this so I tried to moved on.

Searching for a new love isn’t an easy task. Having met a few others, none was a better person than the previous one. Well, to be honest, I like older men, not too old but mature. The one who could think maturely, who could lead me to a better life, the one who is settled…and I don’t mean in terms of financially {hmm..maybe a lil’ bit on that}, but more to what he thinks of life is.

Ironically, my environment is forcing me to change my perspective in men. I have to face reality. More young men came vibrantly around my life and it’s like feasting on new meat for dinner. Okay, I’m a tad exaggerating with that. Well, my point is, I had no choice. It’s like what they said…”the good husband type of guys were taken, the single available ones are either young, immature or worst, the ones you thought could be perfect…… are fags.” {okay, I added up a bit with that quote but then, you know what I mean, right?}

Anyway, experimenting my feelings toward the younger ones, I could only let myself liking them. Some things are just not there. I mean, hey! some of them are cute, and I even almost thought that I really liked this one guy, whom, almost looked like the person I had emotionally-confusing-unsettling “friendship” that I had involved a long time ago. Getting to know this guy, was somehow a thrill at first but melts away as time goes by. I could not react comfortably around him and the hardest thing is… he is young. Not only young in the sense of his features but the way he thinks, he talks and the way he is around me.. He is YOUNG in everything!!! In fact, it makes me feel older than I am supposed to be. Going 30 doesn’t mean you’re already 30 right? *wink*

Anyhow, back to what I had said in the first line…..I am in love. Yes.. falling in love again… with the same person that I shouldn’t have been with before… I’m still in love with him. And before, anyone says anything, Nope.. not in the sense that I’m back to the relationship { hopefully not!!} but for the time being, it’s more to the fact that.. .. my feelings for him had never faded and I am still in love with him. Not a single person has ever compared and it’s very hard to find a new love just like we had.

As they all said, “Love is blind” so I guess you only need sticks to get you around… so probably I need to search my stick then. :p.

The End.:p

Homecoming Speech.

2008-08-26T07:50:00.000+08:00

Hi peeps…

Silly madamoiselle can’t make up her mind and for five months she thought blogging is no more in her way but now intends to get her hands back to the keyboard and bore the wits out of her readers through this personal blog of hers.. I know it sounds so indecisive for me but you’ll understand…Nahhhh!!

Well, let me explain, in simple form:

Aye) BUSY

Bee) HECTIC

See) INVASION OF THE MIND

Dee) MIGRATING

Eew) CONTEMPLATING

Evf) SELF INDULGENCE

Gee) and many more that you don’t want to know.

Life isn’t as hectic as it used to be now. So apparently, the extended unfulfilled times was rather filled with things that has to do with BED and the large TV screen that I’ve been hooked up so much lately.

Other than that, I’ve been trying to renovate myself slowly as the final years of the twenties is approaching to its end and had awoken me up to do something about myself. I know mademoiselle is such a lazy tart and hadn’t been bothered enough to polish up in since eight years ago with the beliefs of ‘Au-Natural’ will not wither its youth. DUH!!

So this has been quite a change…… a slow one that is.

Honestly, I am not promising for a constant updating of my blog here despite of the extra hours I may have, but who knows, right? It’s so hard to stop once you’re already into it. Now that I’ve finally settled a bit, and the fasting month is ahead by a few days, I hope everything would be going in just fine for me and for everyone else. I am very much looking forward for ‘Ramadan’, the fasting month for the Muslims Another reason to toning down the weight.. or probably the other way round..*erks!* hehehhe… just kidding. It’s just another reason for me to have shorter hours of work and early times to be back home…*Ooops*… Again, just kidding…

Okay people I gotta go. Signing off with loads of love. Have a Great Day!!

Madamoiselle : Back for Good?

2008-08-18T16:16:00.002+08:00

Hi Everyone!

Guess what?? I'm planning to come back blogging. When? I'm not sure :p
Maybe tomorrow, maybe next week, or probably next month...as I've said, I'm not sure but my plans is..I'LL BE BACK!! hehehe... The busy things that i needed to do has now been reduced and I've missed blogging a total lot! Sorry am not able to write much today but I'll blog when the time comes ... Have a great day :)!!

Madamoiselle: Au Revoir??

2008-03-23T22:53:00.001+08:00

Dear Friends, Bloggers, Readers and All,

I've started entering this wonderful world of blogging since March 2007 last year and since then had started to fall in love with it. Though my first intentions to blog was for me to remember the things I've done in the future, How many foods I've eaten, how addicted I was to the movies,how deep my love life expressions could be, and how silly sometimes I tend to be and of course, how bad I was with my "grammars" and "Vocabs", but in the end, what I had gained most was how many new friends I've found and share with within this blog and others, without knowing them in person, without realizing the distance barrier we all had, without putting our race, religion or colour from preventing us to be in a loving and caring community. See how blogging gives a lot of effects inside each of us!!

As much as blogging has been part of my life, Sadly, I have to decline myself from "Madamoiselle ver2".... for I have another part of my life to be fulfilled. It's been a great pleasure to meet you all, my new founded friends. I would like to apologise to everyone for the "silence" in my blogs for the past two weeks and for not answering the questions of my absence in my blog. I am very much in a good health and my decision to end this blog now, was for my own personal reasons. Sorry for my sudden inevitable reason that i could not explain... And nope, I'm not getting married. hehehe...

Anyway, I would like to give my sincere apologise to everyone, to those who knows me and to those who don't, if any of my blog, my words, my comments, or anything that I do might upset you directly or unintentionally, please do forgive me. I hope everyone will have a wonderful time, in good health and best wishes. I might not blog here anymore but I'd probably drop in once in a while and visit you guys from your blogs.

Au Revoir.. It's been a pleasure!

Yours Truly,

xoxo Madamoiselle xoxo

Madamoiselle: Mode: HIATUS!

2008-03-08T12:58:00.004+08:00

Hi Peeps!

I'm sorry for my sudden "Missing in Action" this week. It's been a hectic week with loads to do and I had my rollercoaster sickness again so I do apologise for my lack of updates. I'll be back within a few days, with gods will, once my life is back to normal. *wink*

Madamoiselle: Sick or Cashmere Mafia?

2008-03-02T19:03:00.006+08:00

This week had been a rollercoaster for me. What kind of rollercoaster? I'd say a 'Health-Rollercoaster'.

What I meant is, at one point, I am as healthy as ever, no flu, no fever,no nothing, nada & suddenly, my temperature went high, then my headaches, continues with a running nose and comes to worst, with a bad cough. I took my meds, rub some ointments, wet the towel and place them on my forehead and try to get a good sleep. Then the next morning, everything was okay, no more fever or flu but just a lil cough. Night comes, my flu came back. Next day, flu was off but my coughing was getting worse. Then last nite, I was fine and so was this morning until after lunch, I got my headache back. I tried to bring myself to sleep for a rest but I could not sleep so I made mysef watch "Cashmere Mafia".

After watching 5 episodes, my headache has reduced but I got a pain at the back of my neck. Waaaahh, it made me feel so tired. But I'm already tired trying to rest myself on bed. Aaahh! I'm whining!!

Speaking of 'Cashmere Mafia', I have just started watching it today after robbing it out of a friend's hdd. Too bad, there's just 5 episodes so far and I'm waiting for 2 more, that is if I manage to steal it from hers again *wink*. Cashmere Mafia is a new series this year and nope it's not in Astro. I would not know this anyway, if my friend hadn't recommended it. I wish Astro would be more advanced. It's something like "SATC" with a mixture of "Desperate Housewife" but not actually both of 'em. Four women, 2 married, 2 singles and all are successfull with a lot of agendas. I actually like it.The clothes, the bags, the shoes, it's fashion just like SATC but in a different way.

"Four ambitious, sexy women who have been best friends since business school, Mia, Zoe, Juliet and Caitlin, try to have it all. They aren't just powerful and intelligent as singular executive sensations in a man's world; they've bonded into a formidable unit a female "boys' club" -- to support and counsel each other through good times and bad. How better to climb up the corporate ladder than with your buddies at your side?

Set in glamorous New York City, where titans of media, finance, advertising and publishing reside, these driven women, who daily share their relatable and relevant problems dealing with both the boardroom and bedroom, combine their smarts, wit and humor to deal with personal and professional misfortunes and stunning triumphs. Whether it's coping with rocky marriages, fending off scheming colleagues or just trying to find themselves in the midst of chaotic lives, these compelling women use their valuable friendship to keep centered."

Feel tempted to watch this girls. You should! Go search for it and download. How? Don't ask me, I just steal hahaha.. okay that's an evil laugh. :p

p.s: Oh I feel a lil' lot better now when I blog. Weird!

Tip-Tips #1 : Lazy in the Office?

2008-03-01T21:41:00.005+08:00

I think I'm getting addicted with these vids... In fact, I prefer these more than Youtubes. It's not the same though.

Here's some tips for those Lazy lads who got fedup with work or for those who really needs a break from office work without being noticed.

How To Be Lazy In The Office And Get Away With It

Okay, this next vid, is just for a laugh, if not a smile :)

How To Have A Secret Affair At Work

Madamoiselle: I love Ur Blog

2008-03-01T20:04:00.006+08:00

Someone gave me this a few days ago.
Someone claimed that she loves my blog a few days ago.
Someone wrote that I would know that she'll always tagged me for sure.
And that Someone knows she's boosting up my "kambangness".
Please Someone, I don't want to take the throne of "Her Kambangness"
"Syii" may suffer a lot if I took her kambang away...

Okay, I exaggerated, In simple form: I was tagged by the sweet blogger friend of mine, None other but Zhoeee...wheeeee.... Thank you dear. I love your blog too!!

I'd love to pass this to the following fellow bloggers:

Madamoiselle: Dan in Real Life

2008-02-28T21:57:00.007+08:00

I know, I've just watched the "Vantage Point" yesterday, and today, I went to watch another movie again---> "Dan In Real Life". Talk about movie addict!

I was not sure with what the story was all about. We just crashed into the cinema and had only two choices to see. It's either, the 1hr 40 mins"Dan In Real Life" or the 2hrs 10 mins "Atonement". Since today, we didn't intend to have a long dragging movie and just needed a laugh, we chose the first one. The guy in the poster looked very familiar but I didn't realise it until the show starts. Dang! If I knew, it was him, I would have not watch it. Remember, the guy from the TV series "The Office". Yes, The irritating boss who thought he's the best boss and a motivator.And Yes, I hate that series, and as much annoying it is in "The office", He is indeed very annoying in "Dan In Real Life". Somehow, his characters in both shows are very similar. or maybe that was just him.

So, for my review on this movie, truthfully, despite the boring start of the show, I slowly get to like it by the end of it. It's really hard for me to finally like it but somehow, they manage to make me not hating it at the last half hour of the show. And for sure, It does make you in tears. The movie is more about the story of love, family bondings, trust, and life. I like the main point that the movie is trying to deliver, I just wish it's not Steve Carell. His character just so reminded me of "The-Boss-in-The-Office". One thing for sure, I hate it when he says 'WOW!' He did that all the time in "The Office" too. My overall rating for this one is a 5.5 out of 10.

Synopsis:
Dan Burns is a single father who dedicates his life to his children, but one day he meets Marie at a bookstore. They get to know each other, but then Dan finds out that Marie is actually dating his brother, Mitch Burns.
[ENG] U
1hr 40mins, SRD, Comedy, Drama and Romance
Steve Carell, Juliette Binoche, Dane Cook, John Mahoney, Emily Blunt
Directed by: Peter Hedges

Madamoiselle: Vantage Point

2008-02-28T13:18:00.006+08:00

Finally, I got time to go to the movies again and this time, went for "Vantage Point" that I heard so many times that it was a really good one. Indeed, for me, it was a thumbs up. My sisters weren't please enough with the rewinds and flashbacks but I don't mind about it cause it does gave a unique experience to view different points of what is going on with the scenes. As more flashbacks were played, the more you'll get the answers to all the confusions and it's true if you don't see from all aspects, you'll tend to make wrong assumptions and the results were actually surprising. Still, the downside of it is the ending of the movie, like I went like "That's just it?!!" But then, I also think that it's a clever plot. Overall, I rate it a 8 out of 10.

Synopsis:

Thomas Barnes (Dennis Quaid) and Kent Taylor (Matthew Fox) are Secret Service agents assigned to protect President Ashton (William Hurt) at a landmark summit on the global war on terror. When President Ashton is shot moments after his arrival in Spain, chaos ensues. In the crowd is Howard Lewis (Forest Whitaker), an American tourist video taping the event to show his kids. There is also Rex (Sigourney Weaver) an American TV news producer who is reporting on the conference. We follow each person's perspective of the same 15 minutes before and immediately after the shooting to get to the terrifying truth behind the assassination attempt.

ENG] U
1hr 30mins, SRD, Thriller / Drama
Dennis Quaid, Matthew Fox, William Hurt, Forest Whitaker, Sigourney Weaver
Directed by: Pete Travis

Madamoiselle : Weekend Food Galore?

2008-02-25T21:11:00.007+08:00

I've made this 2 days back. A new experiment and a knock out..hahaha.. I love cheese, I love chocolate and this is my new love. A simple mini chocolate cupcakes frosted with cream cheese. Brought this to my siblings, and I've already been booked for a baking session this Friday. Well, actually, I've already been booked when baking this hehehe... I'm hoping to try new recipes in the future. I wish I got all the time and a well equipped kitchen to accommodate my new love affair..."Baking & Cooking." Ghee....

Last night, Dad knocked on my door. He asked me if I could make pizza for dinner. *chuckle* That was a surprise for me actually. He hardly makes requests. I can hardly even treat him for a jolly good eating out without him saying to me " Try not to waste your money and save it." Dads!!

So I made his favourite "Honey-Chicken Pizza". Luckily, the pizza base was still available in the fridge. I just have to make the toppings. But that's just not it. I got into a mood to prepare more. I had a baguette sitting in the fridge and my mom loves garlic bread. So I made that too and in addition to that, made Baked Tuna-Mayo topping for the left over baguettes for varieties. And I end up making baked mashed potato too. That's what we get to have for dinner last nite. Not that we always have this :) Unfortunately, I only managed to snap my Baked Tuna Mayo Baguettes to show here.

With lots of Cheese...nyummm...

Oh, Since I'm talking about food, I made these for lunch too, yesterdays lunch that is. Didn't take pictures of the whole food, just the ones I made though hehe...

Salads

Home-made salad dressing

Steamed Tom Yam Fish

I gotta go now. I'm not feeling that cheery actually. That's why I need to post this food galore ... just to keep my mind away from unwanted things. Anyway, I hope you have a better days than mine. Take care peeps.

Au revoir! Bon Nuit!

Madamoiselle : The Dream Gadget Meme

2008-02-24T22:38:00.005+08:00

I've been given a "homework" by the 'latingzz' teacher Miss Zhoe Wynz and I'm trying to finish it up a.s.a.p before teacher-teacher smack me hard on my bubbly baby cheeks. hahaha.. Okay, it's just a tag of my Dream Gadget that i've wanted to get them, one day or never. Hmmm... That, made me think...errr...I want everything..hahaha... talk about Greed!!

Truthfully, I've already neglected the knowledge of knowing the latest gadgets that I really want these days. Not that I'm saying I already have it all, but all I can say is, I'm already soooo sooo outdated with this gadget thingy. I used to buy those magazines of "STUFFS" and err..I forgot the other gadget mags that I used to read a lot. And I had always drooled over the featured stuffs in those mags just like any normal guy would drool over "Playboy". *cracks!*

Anyway, I know I had always dreamt of having this one thing that I had always liked. Actually, it's not a thing, it's more of a brand that I had always liked and I know I could hardly ever get it unless I'm super rich. Definitely gonna get it when I'm super-duper rich. I know, I know, such a taste are just dreams. Dreams might come true, you know..*wink*.

Well, I have always been fascinated with Audio-Visual and I had always wanted to have my own big TV area that I can watch like in the movies and the sound quality of a big Theatre. Yes, I wanted a Home Theatre. Not a normal one, but really modern, sleek, high quality, funky, unclustered types. And I know there's one such brand that really matches it all.

Ever heard of Bang & Olufsen? Normally known as B&O for short. I love their stuffs. I had fallen in love with them since my first touch, feel, and my first sight of them few years back. It was definitely tested and proven. They always had such sleek designs and when you play the music, it felt complete. You don't need a junky big woofers to have such beautiful heart thumping beat. The designs were very original and other brands have been trying to copy their styles but never come near to perfect.

Beosound 3200, my love at first sight, feel and listen.

I found a clip of advertisement on their product in youtube. You should see how cool they are.

I wish! Oh I wish! For more information about B&O, here's the "LINK"

So, who should I tag this to... Tagging this to LB, Babette and Frustrated Writer :) Tell me your dream gadgets. Hope this won't be a big task for you.

Note: This post is not a promotional ads, I'm just recommending my views of my favourite stuffs..hehehe.. and I was tagged so this is my answer for the tag. Sorry to confuse any of you if you think I'm advertising this hahaha... Okay, B&O, I think I should have credits for this ;p.

Madamoiselle: Make Love, Not War

2008-02-23T21:44:00.003+08:00

Make Love, Not War!!!

Catchy, ain't it? Don't you think it's better to 'Make Love' rather than to 'Make War'? Catch my drift? LOL..okay I'm not trying to make fun of this, it's just coincidental *grin*.

"When we feel love and kindness toward others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace. " The Dalai Lama

Seriously, This is a great meme. I was tagged by her highness, The perfume Queen herself, none other but Mariuca, @ the Genie princess.

I'm giving my full support on this meme and eventhough, some of you might think that this meme is just another meme without a purpose. Think twice, a small thing can change the world even from its tiniest effort. War had been around for decades around the globe and we'd never know were it'll landed next. Think about yourself, think about your families, think about your friends, then think if all of you were placed in those War zone areas. It's never a good scenario. If you can't imagine that, then just watch the movie "Rambo 4" and imagine you were one of the villagers, [not Rambo himself ;p].. okay, that was one lame example but it works, right? Nobody wants to be in that situation. Innocent people were sacrificed and we should be united to prevent this. So, even if we could not do a big thing about it, we could at least, remind ourselves that war was never kind and we all need to make LOVE.

The rules:

1. If you get tagged or not (and want to play along), take some minutes to meditate about love and peace, pray for countries that are facing troubles, for those people you love and those you don’t.
2. Write a post with links to blogs that you think would like to participate.
3. Link to this post so that people can easily find the exact origin of the meme.

Wow! Did I just type all that? Okay , I think I've been quite patriotic with our National today that I got carried away..hahaha.. that's new :) A perfect timing to get this meme eih!

Anyhow, I 'd like to tag this meme to the peeps of the bloggings aka:

Zhoe, Syii, Irmak & Alexis

Madamoiselle: The Eye

2008-02-23T20:15:00.005+08:00

After a long baking session, I managed to reward myself to watch a new movie "The Eye" at The Mall Cinema in Gadong today. There were actually 2 movies that I wanted to watch but to the last minute, I chose "The Eye" because Jessica Alba was in it and I just love her.

A warning I would like to tell you out there, if you have a problem with heart attack, Don't watch this. It's a horror-suspense movie, horror wasn't the issue but the suspense was like...it made you jump off your seat and it's not once or twice but several times. hehehe.. especially if you're watching it with high blast volumes like the cinema does. ;p

My say, I like it. I thought it would be predictable and would end in a non satisfying way but I was wrong. It went well and ended just perfectly....for me that is. Jessica had played her role wonderfully and I would have enjoyed the whole movie if the guys behind me would just zipped their lips all the way. It was rather annoying with all their stupid remarks although I do not understand one bit what they were saying cause it sounded 'indian'. By the end of the movie, I get to see the faces but I was confused. They looked like a 'Filipino' but their conversation sounded very 'Indian'. Totally confused!

Anyway, my overall rating for this movie is a 7.5 out of 10.

Synopsis:
Sydney Wells is an accomplished concert violinist who has been blind since a childhood tragedy. Sydney undergoes a double corneal transplant, and her sight is restored. But Sydney's happiness is short-lived as unexplainable shadowy and frightening images start to haunt her. Are they a passing aftermath of her surgery, Sydney's mind adjusting to sight, a product of her imagination, or something horrifyingly real? As Sydney's family and friends begin to doubt her sanity, Sydney is soon convinced that her anonymous eye donor has somehow opened the door to a terrifying world only she can now see.

Starring: Jessica Alba, Alessandro Nivola, Parker Posey, Chloe Grace Moretz, Tamlyn Tomita

Genres:	Suspense/Horror, Thriller and Remake

Running Time:	1 hr. 37 min.

Madamoiselle: A day of Patriotism

2008-02-23T11:44:00.003+08:00

To all Brunieans....

SELAMAT MENYAMBUT HARI ULANGTAHUN HARI KEBANGSAAN YG KE 24

HAPPY 24th NATIONAL DAY ANNIVERSARY 2008

Madamoiselle: I need a KIT KAT.

2008-02-19T23:15:00.005+08:00

I had a 'peace' of mind today.... Just for a short while. Well, I had to be thankful anyway, It's better than none. Despite the 'odds' of what had happened from the start of 2008, I finally felt 'soothing' and 'calm' for a little while and it felt nice. My insecurities had stressed me out for the changes that was suddenly made and everyone was hoping for a bright sunny day to soon reveal itself from the dark clouds. I hope for more better days. :)

Remember this ad slogan,

"HAVE A BREAK! HAVE A KIT KAT!"

I need my kit kat now.hmmmm....

Anyhow, today, would be a very short post. Good Nite everyone. May your dreams are happy tonite. Sleep tight!

Madamoiselle: Brownies, Muffins & Cuppies

2008-02-17T21:22:00.007+08:00

Did some baking session the other day for some friends' request. A friend wanted me to make a Brownie, another wanted me to bake Cuppies. Not to disappoint any of them, I made those the other day and discovered a liking of muffins. Some of you might have seen my brownies and cuppies on my previous baking sessions post on the Food Talk categories. The muffin is, however, another new tested recipe.

Here's some pictures of my bakes.

hehehe..Dusted a lil too much of the confectioners sugar.
But to taste, it wasn't that sweet at all.

My Buttercream Choco Cupcakes. Still not good with the frosting. Boy! needs a lot of practise.

Finally, my first Blueberry Muffins.

My Blueberry Muffins were a blast to my surprise. Everyone loves it. That's a compliment for an amateur baker like me hehhee.. Honestly, presentation wise, I'm not good in that, but most of my friends love the taste of my bakings for its mild sweetness and the taste of it. Well, I hope my learning of it gets better. As a food lover, I also want my self-made food as good as my taste too right hahaha...

Since when I'm into this foody thingy? Well, I've just started into "The Kitchen" actively early last year. My interest came when we had this mini breakfast and sometimes lunch gathering in the office and we normally brought our own food to share with. I like to make and start learning foods that are of my favourite. So mostly, my close friends and colleagues are my food testers for my baking and cooking sessions. I'm glad most of them likes my "food-work".

Anyway , When I made those food above, I intentionally baked more than as requested because I wanted to send it to my Poq sister whom had never tasted my bakings. Thankx to my Poq sister, I suddenly have a bigger request for the brownies. She shared it to her colleagues and they like it. So another baking session will set for tomorrow evening and I'm not sure if I can juggle my time if there's more to come. Ho, boy!

Madamoiselle: My Grammy Awards

2008-02-16T12:20:00.002+08:00

Naaah........I lied!!
It's not the Grammy Awards but a whole lots of Awards given to me on Valentine's Day! Hoorey!!

[Oohh... I better get on my best dress for the red carpets and receive all those awards.]

Am I hot enough? hehehe

Okay here's my Speech:

Firstly, I would like to Thank Super Mom, TRINITY for the ever "Wonderful Awards" you have given to me.

Dolphins are blue, so true blue, calm in the storm,

they never sleep, so ever-present, they're friendly, so amicable,

accountable, dependable, and protective.
This award is presented for bloggers who always stand by you!

and I am especially very honored to receive this elegant love award :

To you Trinity, Yes , I would always be there for you, faithfully, and if not, as Every time as I could. Your kindness towards everyone of you, near or far, has strengthen the friendship and gave us a room in our hearts for you too. And having your special day on Valentine's day, This may be a lil' late for me to wish you here a Happy Belated Birthday. May your dreams and hopes be fulfilled and best wishes to you.

My biggest Thanks also goes out to HANNA , sweet loving Hanna for giving me the next award which is

In her blog, she says that ,
"I would like to thank with my Award the blogs that represent the special people to my notice for appointment, genius, quality and liking.

"Love-buds put before you and within you whoever you are" - Walt Whitman

This is example of communicating and building communities and friendships within the blogosphere, which has no boundaries or limitations."

I like the last phrase quoted by her. It's true, the blogging atmosphere has really created a community and friendship that has no boundaries, not from race, language, nor religion. Thank you so much once again Hanna for remembering me as one of your wonderful award recipients. It's a great award I really appreciated.

Finally, Last but not least, My heartiest Thanks goes to my blogging partner in kambangness, ZhoeWynz, who has given me the chance to pick any awards from hers. My first intention was to grab all of it and be greedy, hahaha,, but being the humble good lady I am [ okay don't puke on me .. :p] I am willing to sacrifice and have these awards instead.

Okay, I know that is almost half of the awards she got. So it's just a half of my greediness then hahaha.. Well, anyway, thank you so much Zhoe, you 're definitely one of my best blog buddies and I appreciate all those comments, tagging, awards, interests that we share all this time.

I would like to Thank everyone for giving me support and comments, for dropping by to this humble blog of mine that keep me alive in this blogosphere. Without you all, Madamoiselle ver 2 would be another plain boring dairy of everyday mumbles. Thank you everyone. I love you all.

End of speech.

Hahaha..... This is PATHETIC..my speech of course. I'm not tagging anyone this time. To prove my ever greediness..NOT!! Well, I've got something else in mind and I want to come up with something special someday. hehe Not sure with what yet but something. Not a promise though coz I may just forget about this{ol fool!} and end up being too busy. Oh cut it out. I'm babbling.

Okay, Au Revoir peeps!

Madamoiselle:Google in love & Jumper.

2008-02-14T20:12:00.005+08:00

Awww.... just look at those two old couple walking hand in hand on google. Aren't they just sooo cute? Romantic I'd say. hahaha... okay enough of the lovey thingy..

I'd just came back from the movies. This time, I get to watch the "Jumper".

I've been looking forward for this one after seeing it's trailer few times back. There were surprisingly quite a lot of people in the cinema today. Well, I guess the "Jumper" trailers do get peoples attention and expected it something out of an extraordinary. What I can say about this movie?

It is indeed an unusual story. It's kinda cool if you can jump from one place to another. If only it's real, hah! Anyway, I can't say much, although the movie was suppose to be cool, I somehow, felt that the storyline has something missing and incomplete. I'm not sure what but the ending is also not giving me any satisfaction so I wasn't really enjoying this one as much as I had with it's trailer. The only good thing about it is Hayden Christensen is sooo cute. hehehe...My overall rating for this is a 6 out of 10.

Synopsis:

A genetic anomaly allows a young man to teleport himself anywhere. He discovers this gift has existed for centuries and finds himself in a war that has been raging for thousands of years between "Jumpers" and those who have sworn to kill them.

Madamoiselle: Happy Valentine's day

2008-02-14T12:54:00.005+08:00

For YOU who loves.....
had loved......
and will be loved......

Madamoiselle: The diary #9

2008-02-13T21:39:00.005+08:00

The Diary ~ C'est La Vie ~

Dear Diary,

Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day.
Love is in the air.
I am still with my own self
Single…Alone….Available….
And in his place is irreplaceable.

Empty!
Such a feeling is inevitable.
When loneliness creeps,
And those endless nights to sleep,
Memories came,
Just like a movie.. so to speak.

Am not desperate,
Neither am I in a hurry,
But isn’t it nice
to have somebody to share
and have all the love and care?

Star Light, Star Bright
First Star I see tonight
I wish I may
I wish I might
My loving star will come tonight. :p

Madamoiselle : Realize.

2008-02-12T21:40:00.000+08:00

"I woke up in the cold morning,
only to hear raindrops splattering by my window,
the sound of the usual chirpings of little birdies had long gone
whilst the sun shied itself behind the gloomy clouds of dawn.

I turned on my jukebox,
there plays a calmingly tune of a strumming guitar,
echoes beautifully behind the great voice of Caillat,
phrasing repeatedly her "Realize" of love undeniably."

It's been raining for the past few days. I love waking up in the cold morning, going to work in the drizzling rain, smelling the fresh moist air, and it felt soothing when listening to Colbie Cailet songs.

One of the songs that I like most is "Realize". Here's the lyrics and video clip of the song. Don't you just love it?! For more videos or infos of Colbie, you can check it out on here.

Realize Lyrics

Madamoiselle: Fun Donuts

2008-02-11T23:14:00.000+08:00

How many times had I wanted to get those, that's how many times I had turned myself away, avoiding the never ending queues that wasted my holy time. Today, however, was the day, that I determined to go ahead and follow my heart..err..more of my tummy actually. I want to get those, and I got that exactly!

Finally, I bought my first pack of Fun Donuts after neglecting so many attempts to get it but was only disappointed by the long queues that I don't want to get stuck with. Call me Lazy!

So what makes this "New-in-Town" Donut shop the latest craze of our lil' small town? Their donuts are absolutely soft, fluffy, and best of all the sweetness are just mild. Goodie... Dunkin' Donuts are way too sweet for the tooth and this one is just alright. Better still, it's not even oily. Okay enough of promos. I'm munching off my last piece away.

Bon Nuit!!

The '4' Meme

2008-02-10T22:55:00.000+08:00

I can't sleep. My tiredness has overcome my sleepiness thus my wide opened eyes would not shut. To kill the time, I found a Meme to answer, tagged by none other, Missy Zhoe Wynz herself, the honey of our new found love...hahaha..[ada paham kah tu pompuanz, honey=madu, new found love = KFD].

Anyway, Here's the meme and the 4 things you would get to know about Moi:

=::4 Things Meme::=

4 Jobs I Have Had

:Audio Visual : IT : Eater : Sleeper :

4 Movies Watched Over and Over

:The Holiday : Love Actually : Butterfly Effect 1&2 : Devil wears Prada :

4 Places I have Lived
:hmm.. We moved quite a lot since I was a kiddo. : Almost everywhere in Brunei Muara : almost to Tutong and : a while in KB : Temburong was de only place I've never lived in. :

4 Shows I Watch
:Sex & the City : Heroes : CSI : Most of Travel & living shows :

4 Places I Have Been

:4 of the SEA countries:

:1 of the European countries:

:1 of the Middle east countires:

:The smallest continent of the world:

4 People Who E-mail Me

: Ol' frens : New Frens : Unknown resources : Spams :

4 Favorite Things To Eat

:Chocolates : Cheesecakes : Salmons : Fish Head Curry :P

4 Places I Would Rather Be
:On the Bed : To the movies : Diners : on "his" side *sob*

4 Things I Look Forward To This year
:Stress-less : Debt-less : Fat-less : Procrastinating-less

4 People To Tag
You, You, You & You...okay, I don't know who to tag anymore so anyone can do.hehhe..

It's late now, Before I go, I 'd like to congrats a friend of mine for her wedding day today, Congratulations Mrs DYT, your somebody's wife already hahaha...

Au revoir!

CJ7 vs Kung Fu Dunk

2008-02-09T21:34:00.000+08:00

-=Warning: This may be a very long post.=-

You may probably have watched both of these movies by now, but if you don't, let me share my point of view. :p Okay, as usual my reviews always sux big time but I'm telling you this anyway..hehehe...

CJ7...for my first impression seeing the trailer, I've made up my mind that I'm gonna hate it. Despite it looked funny when I saw the kid screaming crazily, I thought the movie seems to be too "Fake-ey" if there's such a word. Then I watched the 2nd version of the trailer and saw this cute lil' green thingy and I said to myself, well that is cute, could it be funnier than I thought? With 'Kung Fu Dunk' playing on the same day, I was not really that interested to watch CJ7. But as a movie addict, I wanted to watch both so I decided to do one thing. Watch the boring movie first than watch the awesome one later. Meaning, if the first one was that bad, at least I enjoy the next movie and feels better. If I did the other way, I might have just regret the later part and whine all about it. Worst plan, I intended to watched both on the same day.

Unfortunately, when me & Poq sister arrived at the cinema, Kung Fu Dunk [KFD] was already played half an hour earlier and CJ7 would be playing in 10 minutes time but could not watch the KFD continuously after that as the times of show had clashed. We decided to watch CJ7 then and catch up with KFD today.

How good can CJ7 be? My call: Hilariously Cute! I found it very funny, Cute and Sad. The story focused more on the kid and the Cute alien dog rather than Stephen Chow so anyone who expects it as another of Stephen's Chow comedic movie, it ain't much the same. This time Stephen Chow can be considered as the dessert of the story. The little boy is amazingly funny and he has a lot to laugh at especially with his thousandth expressions. Such an adorable kiddo. What is more adorable is the bubbly cutey, squeezy "alien dog"called CJ7.

I wish I had that lil thing. It's just too cute to handle.hahaha.. The movie was simple but good for laughs. The sad thing about the movie is..err... should I spoil this to you guys? Oh what the heck! Don't continue if you don't want to know cause I'm telling you this, the saddest part of the story is when the little boy's father died in an accident at work and the boy cried so much it definitely touched your heart. Especially when he said, he was so tired and just wanted to sleep and said that he knows his father will come back when he wakes up the next day. I could not stop crying myself seeing that whole scene. Don't believe me? I even heard a guy sniffing loudly on the same row we sat. People are in tears! Very touchy you know. :p

The Father & Son bonding will set you in tears.

On the whole, I can say I love this movie, unexpectedly outstand my previous judgement. I rated it for myself an 8.5 out of 10. Unbelievable eih!

Okay I got a surprising news I've just found out. That lil' kid whose a boy in the movie was actually a Girl in real life, Xu Jiao, a 9-year-old little girl from the Chinese mainland. Wow, no wonder 'he' looks really adorable. :p

Synopsis:
Ti is a poor father who works all day, everyday at a construction site to make sure his son Dicky Chow can attend an elite private school. Despite his father's good intentions to give his son the opportunities he never had, Dicky, with his dirty and tattered clothes and none of the "cool" toys, stands out from his schoolmates like a sore thumb. Ti can't afford to buy Dicky any expensive toys and goes to the best place he knows to get new stuff for Dicky--the junk yard! While out "shopping" for a new toy for his son, Ti finds a mysterious orb and brings it home for Dicky to play with. To his surprise and disbelief, the orb reveals itself to Dicky as a bizarre "pet" with extraordinary powers. Armed with his "CJ7" Dicky seizes this chance to overcome his poor background and shabby clothes and impress his fellow schoolmates for the first time in his life. But CJ7 has other ideas and when Dicky brings it to class, chaos ensues.

Genres:	Action/Adventure, Art/Foreign, Comedy and Science Fiction/Fantasy

Running Time:	1 hr. 26 min.

Kung Fu Dunk... Finally I watched it just today, and I already heard so many good thumbs up review of this movie before watching it. I, myself, was excited after watching its trailers. So what's my review on this one? Okay let me tell you the good stuffs, I love the Kung Fu thingy, the choreography of the movie, I love the times when Jay Chou had his Kung Fu fights at the big dragon club, I love the way he threw the tin cans to the bin, I love the way he plays the basketball, I love the Kung Fu song they play in the movie and I love most, are the two handsome Japanese looking guys that are in his Basketball team. *Drools* hehehe.. Bo-Lin Chen & Baron Chen are definitely a drool, a Taiwanese if not mistaken and Bo lin got a BLOG that i don't understand. Teeheee!! .

If that's the good stuff, what's the bad? Well, if you are looking for a hilarious movie, this one's not it. Its funny but not hilarious. It made me smile, a few laughs but not enjoying my laughs that much as CJ7. The action was great , Jay Chou do acted coolly. In the movie, he was sort of an"innocently arrogant" lad but you just couldn't hate him. He's good with his moves but of course, the movie has this typical Hong Kong aura movie. I don't know how to describe it but it's a bit typical. Whatever. I like it though and I rate this a 7.5 out of 10.

Synopsis:
Shi-Jie (Jay Chou), grew up in a martial arts school and is well-trained in kung-fu. With his kung-fu skills and good reflexes, Shi-Jie excels in basketball by mastering the slam dunk technique. Wang-Li (Eric Tsang), who is trying to locate Shi-Jie's real family, invites him to join the university's basketball team in hope of making some money. Shi-Jie faces new challenges while trying to blend in with the basketball team members Ting-Wei (Chen Bo-Lin) and Xiao-Lan (Baron Chen). With the upcoming basketball championship and the appearance of Li-Li (Charlene Choi), will the team members set aside their differences and personal feelings for the love of the game?

To my fellow kambangness Zhoe, I guess this review shocked you, I know, somehow I like CJ7 more than KFD. Probably because I needed a laugh, big time now hahaha... but it's just a point lesser so it's not much of a difference. Each has its good point, and I do agree with you those 2 lads in 'KFD' are such a cutey..hehehe...

Madamoiselle: My Favourite Link

2008-02-08T19:24:00.000+08:00

"Super Mom", Trinity, tagged me and I owe her for taking a long time to answer this tag. Thank you so much for sharing your links Trinity. I love 'em especially the Digital scraping links.*Hugzz*. So what do I have to do with this tag?

The Rules:

MUST be clean. No X-rated sites.
Only FIVE links.
MUST tell 5 people.
A link back to the person who tagged you ;)
An active link plz.

Here are five of my favourite links:

1) iStockphoto - A fav. place to get very artistic pictures and illustrations.

2) The Journal of a girl who loves to cook - A lady who made great foods and really unique cakes.Yummy!!! Just look at her cakes form her links.

3) Tickle - A place for fun, IQ test, personality tests and lots of test to kill the time..hehehe...

4)Islamic Wallpaper - Beautiful Islamic wallpapers.

5)ehow - Recently found this site somewhere but i can't remember from who's blog. A great place to learn how to do with a lot of things.

I'm tagging this to the usual blogger buddies of the kambangness family " Zhoe" and "Syii" . Madame loves to make you guys busy when you're already busy..hahahaha... And not forgetting, to my dearest friend, Mummy Meow, Take your time if you got time ah.
I've got 2 more to tag, and it goes to"Racquel"and to " Hanna". Okay, now it's your turn to share your favourite links peeps.

Madamoiselle: Random post

2008-02-07T19:28:00.001+08:00

It had been 2 weeks of 'hyper' with a lot of things I had to do and finally, I can rest! Tired!! When it finally ends, I could only feel aches on my body as if I've been doing a sudden intensive workout! I am sooo totally drained out.Phew! Luckily, today's a holiday and waking up early was not in my list this morning. I got up just in time for a Festive visit cum free lunch and more ang pows. hahaha...

Anyway, I'm in love with this flower.It's a Chrysanthemums. I am not a flower type of girl but seeing this, made me fall in love. Beautiful things just makes you happy and this flower does makes me happy. I love the way it blooms and it's been sitting in my room blooming happily for 3 days already. Here's some pose of my new baby... :p

Beautiful ain't it? It has been posing around my room and I took lots of snaps before it wilts in the next few days. :p Got it just to replace my previous gloomy times.

Next,

What's New??

I went to Hua Ho Delima yesterday and spotted a new bakery shop. It was perfectly in front of Hua Ho, and they had "ORANGE" all over the place, call it strategic. You won't miss this place. It's called "LOF Bakery". Cool name I'd say.

So far I 'lof' it. The place is simple and spacious and nice. Yes, we need spacious bakeries please. Some bakeries are just too small to fit the crowds. The cakes are a beauty and the prices are affordable. Haven't tried it though but the buns and muffins were nice. I love their donuts!

What's in the movies?

It's the chinese movie mania this week as the Chinese New year falls today. The long awaited Stephen Chow's comedy 'CJ7' is now on the show and so is Jay Chou's latest movie "Kung Fu Dunk". Coincidentally, their sir names sounded the same and their movies were played on the same day. I love Jay Chou's songs especially from the 2002 album ...if I'm not mistaken. I already forgot the name. Anyhow, I have to see these 2 movies and planning to see one of them tomorrow. I guess I'll be watching the funny CJ7 first.

p.s : Trinity, your tag is on the way..hehehe..I'll post it once done eih..Sorry for the delay :)

Madamoiselle: Happy Chinese New Year Greetings

2008-02-07T17:50:00.000+08:00

I would like to wish for those who celebrates.......

Madamoiselle: The XXtra Ordinary Blogger

2008-02-06T19:07:00.000+08:00

A Special Thanks, a Special Appreciation, a Special Hugs and a Special Tickle to the sweet latingzz 'Zhoe Wynz' , my kambang - blogging partner in crime, for giving me the XXtra Ordinary Blogger Award. Wah! Moi Kambangness has reached to the peak lady. hahaha...

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XXtra Ordinary Blogger Award!

"These blog award is intended only for blogger, who has that intense passion for blogging, always there at my BLOG to greet us, and finally the BLOGGER who is simply XXTRA ORDINARY"

1. Pass this to 7 or more of your worthy friends.
2. You can also pass this to the one who gave it to you.
3. Pass this award to only DESERVING bloggers.
4. No rule number four.

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I would very much like to pass this XXtra Odinary award to the Deserving bloggers of the following;

=:Zhoe Wynz :=: Trinity :=: Senor Pablo :=:
:=: Mariuca :=: Chewbzz :=: Mel :=: Gabriel :=

Madamoiselle: Moi Cartoon Charactor

2008-02-02T19:27:00.000+08:00

I was tagged by the lovely 'Perfume Queen' Mariuca to answer this quiz. So, which cartoon character am I?

Hey! I'm Sponge Bob..Not the cartoon that I like but it's okay, the description is definitely a good one hehehe..

*(29-35 points) You are Sponge Bob Square Pants: You are the classic person that everyone loves. You are the best friend that anyone could ever have and never wants to lose. You never cause harm to anyone and they would never not understand your feelings. Life is a journey, it's funny and calm for the most part. Stay away from traitors and jealous people, and you will be stress free.

So, what's your cartoon character? Special tag to my regulars; Mummy Meow, Zhoe Wynz & Syii. I'll wait for your answers *grin*.

Answer all the questions (only 10) with what describes you best, add up all your Points (which are next to the answer that you choose) at the end and look for your results. Do not cheat by looking at the end of the e-mail before you are done.Then ask your Friends to answer it. (Make sure to Highlight your answers)

1. Which one of the following describes the perfect date?

a) Candlelight dinner (4 pts.)
b) Fun/Theme Park (2 pts.)
c) Painting in the park (5 pts)
d) Rock concert (1 pt.)
e) Going to the movies (3 pts.)

2. What is your favorite type of music?

a) Rock and Roll (2 pts.)
b) Alternative (1 pt.)
c) Soft Rock (4 pts.)
d) Country (5 pts.)
e) Pop (3 pts.)

3. What type of movies do you prefer?

a) Comedy (2 pts.)
b) Horror (1 pt.)
c) Musical (3 pts.)
d) Romance (4 pts.)
e) Documentary (5 pts.)

4. Which one of these occupations would you choose if you only could choose one of these?

a) Waiter (4 pts.)
b) Professional Sports Player (5 pts.)
c) Teacher (3 pts.)
d) Police (2 pts.)
e) Cashier (1 pt.)

5. What do you do with your spare time?

a) Exercise (5 pts.)
b) Read (4 pts.)
c) Watch television (2 pts.)
d) Listen to music (1 pt.)
e) Sleep (3 pts.)

6. Which one of the following colors do you like best?

a) Yellow (1 pt.)
b) White (5 pts.)
c) Sky Blue (3 pts.)
d) Dark Blue (2 pts.)
e) Red (4 pts.)

7. What do you prefer to eat?

a) Snow (3 pts.)
b) Pizza (2 pts.)
c) Sushi (1 pt.)
d) Pasta (4 pts.)
e) Salad (5 pts.)

8 What is your favorite holiday?

a) Halloween (1 pt.)
b) Christmas (3 pts.)
c) New Year (2 pts.)
d) Valentine's Day (4 pts.)
e) Thanksgiving (5 pts.)

9. If you could go to one of these places which one would it be?

a) Paris (4 pts)
b) Spain (5 pts)
c) Las Vegas (1 pt)
d) Hawaii (4 pts)
e) Hollywood (3 pts)

10. With which of the following would you prefer to spend time with?

a) Someone Smart (5 pts.)
b) Someone attractive (2 pts.)
c) Someone who likes to Party (1 pt.)
d) Someone who always has fun (3 pts.)
e) Someone very sentimental (4 pts.)

*Now add up your points and find out the answer you have been waiting for!Put your character in the subject line and forward to your friends and back to the person that sent this to you. Very interesting to see 'who' your friends are!

*(10-16 points) You are Garfield: You are very comfortable, easy going, and you definitely know how to have fun but sometimes you take it to an extreme. You always know what you are doing and you are always in control of your life. Others may not see things as you do, but that doesn't mean that you always have to do what is right. Try to remember, your happy spirit may hurt you or others.

*(17-23 points) You are Snoopy: You are fun, you are very cool and popular. You always know what's in and you are never are out of style You are good at knowing how to satisfy everyone else. You have probably disappeared for a few days more than once but you always come home with the family values that you learned Being married and having children are important to you, but only after you have had your share of fun times.

*(24-28 points) You are Elmo: You have lots of friends and you are also popular, always willing to give advice and help out a person in need. You are very optimistic and you always see the bright side of things. Some good advice: try not to be too much of a dreamer. Dreaming too big could cause many conflicts in your life.

*(29-35 points) You are Sponge Bob Square Pants: You are the classic person that everyone loves. You are the best friend that anyone could ever have and never wants to lose. You never cause harm to anyone and they would never not understand your feelings. Life is a journey, it's funny and calm for the most part. Stay away from traitors and jealous people, and you will be stress free.

*(36-43 points) You are Charlie Brown: You are tender, you fall in love quickly but you are also very serious about all relationships. You are a family person. You call your Mom every Sunday. You have many friends and may occasionally forget a few Birthdays. Don't let your passion confuse you with reality.

*(44-50 points) You are Dexter: You are smart and definitely a thinker... Every situation is fronted with a plan. You have a brilliant mind. You demonstrate very strong family principles. You maintain a stable routine but never ignore a bad situation when it comes.

*Try to do less over thinking every once in a while to spice things up a bit with spontaneity. Now don't spoil it! Have some Fun!!


Anyone want to try, go ahead. Have fun!

Madamoiselle sees 'Rambo 4'

2008-02-01T22:09:00.001+08:00

Movie again!

I can't help it. If it's not about food, it's definitely about movie. It feels 'empty' without going to the movies at least once a week. An addiction that I am so used to since a year ago. Two days ago, my Poq sister insisted to watch the 'Rambo 4'. I was reluctant to go because I never liked 'Rambo'. But since I owed her a movie as I had turned her down the other day and she had accompanied me for my shopping instead, I agreed to just go along.

As usual, we like to catch up the 5pm show. I don't like night shows because I always ended up feeling so tired and sleepy and usually, i don't want to get out of the house once i got home after work. Very tiring bah! I'd rather blog at nite hehehe. Anyhow, The 5pm show is perfect as we can get cheaper tickets too..*wink*..well, its worth it for someone who goes to the cinema at least once a week.

So, Rambo it is and what's my reaction after i watched it? WOW!! The movie was indeed a good one. This is the first time I ever liked "Rambo". It was really scary. Too many bloodsheds, killings, tortures and dead people. It sure gave me a chill as it really did looked real. I was sure the real thing happened that way out there. No, I don't mean rambo, but the scene of the villagers and the killings. I was totally dumbfounded. I was somehow glad the 'Head' of the bad guy was stabbed badly on the stomach by Rambo himself or I would have just wanted to do it. hahaha... I couldn't help feeling a bit "Emo" with what they did with all the innocent people. Humans were like a toy for them. Very uncivilised! Oh Okay, I'm getting emo again, remembering the scenes. My verdict for this movies is an 8.5 out of 10. This movie is definitely for adults and no children please. The violence is 100% terrible. It definitely freaked me out. :p

Synopsis: John Rambo has retreated to northern Thailand, living a solitary and peaceful life in the mountains and jungles. A group of human rights missionaries search him out and ask him to guide them into Burma to deliver medical supplies. When the aid workers are captured by the Burmese army, Rambo decides to venture alone into the war zone to rescue them.

Genres:	Action/Adventure, Thriller and Sequel

Running Time:	1 hr. 33 min.

Release Date:	January 25th, 2008 (wide)

MPAA Rating:	R for strong graphic bloody violence, sexual assaults, grisly images and language.

Madamoiselle: Cuci

2008-02-01T15:30:00.001+08:00

I was suppose to blog about this last week. I owe someone for being 'late' on the review of the malaysian movie "Cuci" . Sorry pompuanz, I was suddenly busy with a last minute work task I had to do and it had worn me out everytime I got back home. That's one of the reasons for my lack of blogging these 2 weeks.

I guess lots have watched this movie already by now. Truthfully, I am not a malay movie fan, even if I do, I only like to see their horror movies. This time, however, I made it optional. Actually, I had no choice!! My siblings planned to watch this and although I thought I'm not going to like it, I still wanted to join them to watch the movies. I 've been a movie addict for a year now. And how was the movie? I ~~don't~~ like it. Really! The storyline was light and relaxing and it was funny. No doubt about that. Not hilariously funny. Just entertaningly funny. I like it to the fact that it made me laugh and it's not too "capi capi" as most of the malay movies were and it's not a waste buying tikets to watch it. A fun movie for the whole family to watch and I'd rate it a 7 out of 10.

synopsis:
Four adopted brothers - Jojo (Awie), Fairil (Afdlin Shauki), C'tan (AC Mizal) and Khai (Hans Isaac) - leave their kampung and head to Kuala Lumpur to make it big in the cleaning business. Fairil, the most ambitious of the four, inspires them to enter the Window Washing Olympics for the most coveted contract of all - cleaning the windows of KLCC. But the brothers would have to survive the allure of organiser CJ (Erra Fazira) as well as stiff competition from current champion and contract holder Wira (Khir Rahman) to win the title.

[MLY] U
1hr 40mins, SRD, Suspense
Afdlin Shauki, Hans Isaac, Umie Aida, KaFai Wai, AC Mizal,

Madamoiselle & The 'Big Bang'

2008-01-30T23:34:00.000+08:00

Hi peeps!

This is going to be a short post. Sorry for the hiatus! It's been a weeks of 'hectic' and was unable to post anything for a while. I've been tagged by lil' missy 'Zhoe' and also the sweet 'Trinity' a few days back and I am trying to sneak in my time to do this post before the list goes far beyond hahahaha... Thank you Zhoe & Trinity for remembering Madame hehehe...*hugs*

I would like to tag this to 'Mummy Meow', ' The Cupcake Queen Brunei', 'Ladyfred', 'CPS' & anyone who wants to join this tag. Just follow the instructions. :)

*edited 31/01/2007*

"Big Bang" - World Record

"Let’s face it; one of the main goals of joining a meme is to increase links. So, let’s call a spade a spade and see how “Big” of a “Bang” we can get.The goal is to exceed 1,000 sites. Can it be done? With your help we will leave all the other memes in our dust! Just follow the instructions. No thought necessary."

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Madamoiselle: Sweeney Todd

2008-01-24T21:29:00.000+08:00

Frustrated!!

I was excited when I saw in the papers that "Meet the Spartans" movie was shown in the cinema today for its sneak preview. When we got there, we were let down when they said that the movie was BANNED!! I am not sure for what reason but it was a real big bummer! I needed a laugh today but was disappointed with the banned thingy. I guess, the movie was not funny at all.Probably!

Despite of the need to laugh, I went ahead for "Sweeney Todd- The demon Barber of Fleet Street", a throat slashing story of love, lies, revenge, blood-splurting and meat pies. The surprising bit, it's a musical movie, lots of singing from start to end, horror and love type musical and I find it very unique. Johnny Depp looks almost the same as he was in "Edward Scissorhand" but without the cute pouting lips and scissors..hehehe.. The story had a tragic end, and I think I like it eventhough it felt tiring to watch it in 2 hrs straight with singing all the way. The songs was great, love the songs but it was like..thee whoooooole waaaaay of 2hrs singing...feels like being swayed to tiredness...sleep..hehehe..hey it's a musical movie I should have known. Still,I like this movie and I'd rated it 7 out of 10.

Synopsis:

Sweeney Todd (Johnny Depp), a man unjustly sent to prison, vows revenge not only for the cruel punishment but for the devastating consequences of what happened to his wife and daughter. When he returns to reopen his barber shop, he becomes the Demon Barber of Fleet Street who slits the throats of his customers and use their bodies to be made into meat pies by his amorous accomplice, Mrs Lovett (Helena Bonham Carter). Alan Rickman plays the evil Judge Turpin who sent him unfairly to prison, withe Timothy Spall is the Judge's wicked associate Beadle Bamford. Sacha Baron Cohen is a rival barber, the flamboyant Signor Adolfo Pirelli, and Christopher Lee takes on the role of the gentleman ghost.

Time: 1hr 55mins,
Genre: SRD, Suspense
Casts: Timothy Spall, Helena Bonham Carter, Alan Rickman, Johnny Depp, Sacha Baron Cohen
Directed by: Tim Burton

Madamoiselle: PsD

2008-01-22T22:42:00.000+08:00

Dear You,

These few days, this is what we all have been doing / feeling :

P -Partly
I - Ignoring
S - Some
S - Sick
E - Ego
D - Discriminators

I'm being irrational. Haven't been like this for a long time. You took our smile away and you are definitely enjoying it. Excruciating? Yes, We admit. It is painful. But We'll make sure you're not in your comfort zone either.

Thank you for trying to exist in our life. Thank you for your "Greatness" you have in yourselves. Thank you for being there when you're very much NOT needed. Thank you for colouring our world, another shades of gray.

Sarcasms? You have been our great icons. You thought us well. Some of us are learning our best to outdo you with your skills. Bear with us, We'll get better soon, Sifus.

So dear you, you or you, Take your time, you've thought you had found 'Glory'. Go ahead, show your prides, boost your egos, We can't be 'killed' with the tiny d*** you can only have!

This dedication goes out to all who thought that this could be for you hehehehe.... :p

Madamoiselle: Pulau Hantu

2008-01-21T20:45:00.000+08:00

Just returned from the cinema to catch up a new movie . There weren't much choices at the Kiulap Mall, and I was planning for the Johnny Depp movie, 'Todd Sweeny' ??..I think, I don't remember the title. Unfortunately, yesterday was it's sneak preview and the movie will only be shown by this Thurday. Other choices I got is 'Cloverfield' and I am in no mood for a monster thingy. My Poq sister insist for a Ghost story and so watched the "Pulau Hantu" aka " Ghost Island", an indonesian movie, which tells a story about a group of teens having a last minute stay at a resort in an island. Okay let me just cut & paste the synopsis hehe...

Synopsis:

Eight close friends go on a vacation, but their yacht is then derouted to a secluded beautiful island. They decided to spend their holiday there. Out of their knowing, behind the beauty of the virgin island, there is a dark secret. While these eight teenagers are having fun in the beach, the spirit that haunts the island is lurking from behind and below, bringing death to them one by one.

I don't know why but I'm starting to lose interest with Indonesian ghost stories. No offense ...I used to like their ghost movies.They used to make good ones long time ago.But lately, they seem to run out of ideas. Or was it because, those times I was still a kid and was much easily scared off than now. Teehheee!! The movie was a 5 out of 10 for my verdict. I think I prefer to watch the trailer they had shown us before the show starts. It was another new malaysian ghost story called "congkak".. a bit freaky...I think I like that better though I still think "Jangan pandang belakang" had made a big impact to the audience so far these 2 years.

Okay, I feel tired now. Had a lot of things to do at the office this morning and had worn me out a lot.
Bon Nuit!!

Madamoiselle: Food for "Asyura"

2008-01-20T20:02:00.000+08:00

Yesterday, was one of the important days of the Islamic Calendar which we known it as the "Hari Asyura" (10 Muharam).

(please click for a larger view)

Quoted from Ummah.net

Some celebrate this day by fasting, a sunnah to do. Others, like us at the office, celebrates Hari Asyura with "sedekah". Each of us contributes some food and had a small feast. On this day too, we celebrated the birthday celebrants of January.

I know its not a normal custom to bring this food to celebrate an islamic day but I made these coz I know my friends wanted to have 'em especially the pizza. So I made it specially for them. Hope they had enjoyed it.

Madamoiselle: Friendship Award

2008-01-19T20:26:00.000+08:00

This friendship award was given to me by the schweet "Zhoe Wynz" for the cute-kambang-ness friendship we have now from all this blogging thingy we had in common...hahaha! Thank you Zhoe for your ever thoughtfulness and for sharing a unique friendship eventhough we have never meet.

I would like to pass this award to "Mummy Meow" for her wonderful friendship, love and caring & to "Trinity" for her friendliness and loving towards her family and friends around [and a great blog to read too :p].

Madamoiselle: It's a Happy happy Birthday

2008-01-18T23:34:00.000+08:00

Hello!!!

Sorry for the lack of updates. I was too caught up with my daily life and watching the "Coffee Prince" that I had quite neglected this blog for almost a week. hehehe... And being a special month for most of my friends and my family, I'd like to dedicate this post for my wishes to all Birthday celebrants of the month of January.

I've been browsing for the special cakes for each of you { to drool only :) } so here goes;

Firstly,

A birthday kisses to my "Mummy", celebrating her special day on the 6th of January.

This cake is for you mum from 'Tracy cakes'

Another birthday wishes goes to "Mummy Shaqir & Qilah @ Sofaye", who had celebrated her birthday on the 15th January, a HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY to you. Sorry I have lost track with the dates and had missed your special day. So I'd let your drool two cakes for your day, I know you'll gonna love this;

This is a real cake from "Lindy cakes". It's a Miu-Miu shoe, Yes, Shoe lovers will love this and I know you do faye.

And I know you love bags too and this ones for you.
p.s ignore the wordings though hahaha!!!
This cake is from "Cake Journal"

Happy Belated birthday also to "Mimim" who celebrates his birthday on the 16th January.Stay 'Tummy-cute' all the time..lol. I know a perfect cake for you.

You Wish!! hahaha... Dream on with this cake :p

Wishing a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to "Mummy Yasmeen @ Mimit" who's celebrating her birthday today, 18th January. Bah lanja mit. Still got time!

I can't resist a chocolate cake and this one is beautifully made.
I chose this cake from the "Cake Channel" for you mit.

And also not forgetting, to my nieces, "Syanna" and "Dania", HAPPY ADVANCE BIRTHDAY, celebrating on the 22nd January and 25th January respectively. To their mummies, bah the treat must be "suhpesyal " tu ah.

Princess cakes for the nieces. Cakes from "Heavenly confections" and "Icing & the Cake"

Lastly, A very HAPPY ADVANCE BIRTHDAY to "Fendi" for his birthday on the 22nd January. Bila lanja? Jgn tah mahal, di Empire saja wawawa....

Well, this cake is more meant for your wife plang haha tapi sama jua lah tu.
For you coke lovers, this cake is for you...diet saja kekeke.
It's from "Michelle Cakes"

Finally, a special dedication, I'd like to congratulate one of my close friends, Yatie and hubby, for their new born baby girl, born on the 16th January. Congrats baby mu kiut miut Teehee!!!.

Buat lagi bnyk bnyk ah hehehe....

Okay, that's all for the dedications. It's late now. I'll try to blog again tomorrow. Good nite peeps!

Madamoiselle: Moi 100th post

2008-01-13T20:09:00.001+08:00

Hoorey! It's my 100th post for Madamoiselle ver 2. and ironically, I have nothing much to blog about. Waaa!!! I think it's because my mind is still on the 'Coffee Prince' drama series that I haven't finished watching yet. I'm still on the 2nd DVD. Really, if I did not control myself, I would probably finished watching it in one day but that would be sickening... I need my life too..hehe.

Anyway, as it's my 100th post today, I'd like to congratulate myself *pity* :p for being able to keep my blog alive and kicking since July 2007. And that's about 6 months ago.

I'm still a learning blogger, an amatuer, who simply writes about my daily life, what I feel, eat, do and nothing special. My first blog was "Madamoiselle" and as you might know, I had forgotten my password and had locked myself out of blogging in that blog *pathetic*.

Well, my first intention to write a blog was to have my own personal sort of diary that I wanted to remember in my later years and also to improve or at least maintain my usage of proper English which I find the lack of it in the past decade. Eversince I started working, my environment did not approve to speak or write good english. I spoke malay 98% of the time and my first job was me, mingled closely with my chinese colleagues who spoke more to Singlish style speaking rather than a normal english. I was very close with my chinese boss and I got influenced with their english for almost 3 years. You know, like "Don't play-play mah!" and "Why you blur like sotong eh?" hahaha... it sounded funny now that I remember it but it sure was fun to speak english like that.
Ok Wat?

Then, I moved to working in another new environment which is my present work and this time it's purely more to a Malay speaking environment. English was hardly used except for some circumstances and I feel like my power on the use of english has gone down to the drain. And I'm not liking it and so the need to blog. Blogging, does not let you practice, just good writing but also keeps you exploring more of English terms that you sometimes hardly used. When I 'blog-hop', I learned more from reading the blogs and it really do helps.
Last year, I took an international English test to see how my English was and for some other reason. I took their classes and learned that although I'm fine with my vocabulary but my tenses were so careless. {You may just see it from my writings in my blog}.I got throuhg with good grades though *grin*.

Okay, I've babbled too much for someone who thought had nothing much to say on her 100th post. Have a wonderful week ahead everyone! Buhbai!

Madamoiselle: One Fine Friday A.M & the Coffee Prince

2008-01-11T17:55:00.000+08:00

One fine friday morning, my parents and I decided to have breakfast in Kiulap. It was around eight and saw an accident had occurred at the Kiulap traffic light junction which caused a long queue of cars from the roundabout towards Bandar. I'm not sure how it happened but it had knocked down one of the traffic lights and was partly burnt...which I assumed from seeing the dark burned marks on the front side of the car. We're lucky we came from the other side of the road so it was less jammed than the otherside. After breakfast, more than half an hour later, the car was still there on the same spot untouchable. I managed to get a picture of it while passing out of the area. I'm not sure how long they are going to clear the road but it does looked like it took forever.

Anyway, I just came back from the workshop. My car has finally finished its five days repair. Phew! I missed my baby. It's not fun being a "Daddy's Girl" every morning to work..hehehe. Tomorow, will be another hectic day for me at work. Lots of things to do and I'm taking lots of rest these two days as much as possible. And what have I been doing then? hahaha.. I've bought a Korean drama series DVD last few weeks back and haven't got the time to watch them yet. So these two days, I'm taking my ample time watching it. I have always been a Korean drama series fan but not as fanatic as I used to be. It's really exhausting watching these addicted long drama series when you know you have not much time to watch them.

At the moment, I'm watching the "Coffee Prince". So far, it's very interesting coz I hardly sees the main actress being confused as a male. She's a tomboy and that hardly happens in korean dramas...or maybe i haven't seen much of their dramas lately. And I just found out that they are going or already..i'm confused..making the Coffee Prince Season 2. See how good this one is?

Here's the synopsis:

With a foolish mother and the need to look after her younger sister, “pretty boy” Go Eun Chan has to give up her feminine image to help support the family with multiple jobs. Because of her previous experience with Tae Kwon Do, Eun Chan has quite the bold and opinionated personality. Choi Han Kyul seems to know women well and thinks of himself as a great guy.

After accidentally being mistaken for a man by Han Kyul’s older brother, Choi Han Seong, she starts working at Coffee Prince, and falls in love with the hot-tempered owner Choi Han Kyul. Han Kyul hires Eun Chan to avoid an arranged marrage by pretending to be romantically linked to a “gay” Eun Chan. But Choi Han Kyul slowly starts to develop feelings for her, but still doesn’t believe in love. Eun Chan also starts to have feelings for Han Kyul but can’t confess that she’s a woman, Han Kyul, continues thinking that the agonized Go Eun Chan is a man. Choi Han Kyul thinks he’s experiencing feelings of homosexuality towards her, and gets heartsick. This side of him was drawn in a risky but fun way.

The part when he discovers that Go Eun Chan is a woman is shown in an undemanding way, and the story doesn’t concentrate on just these two people, but also on the other people who frequent Coffee Prince. These people are shown one by one in a natural way, and since the story isn’t just about romance but about the natural conflicts of all the characters.

For more details go to --> Coffee Prince

Have a nice Weekend!
I'm off ...to continue watching the DVD, Arriasso?!! hehehe... Bieanna...

Madamoiselle: My Midnite Cuppy Experience

2008-01-10T13:06:00.000+08:00

A friend wanted me to make some cuppies for a small Hijrah celebration last night. I couldn't resist eventhough it was last minute. So the night before I made her the cuppies and I was done by midnite as I started baking it late. Imagine decorating it by midnite and I was making them at our almost outdoor kitchen and it was indeed a very quite night.

It was a funny shivery experience though. I was never scared being alone at home even at night but that night, while decorating the cuppies, when the clock strikes 12, I suddenly had goosebumps at the back of my neck and I don't know why. It freaked me a little but I had to finish all the cuppies so I hurried up with the decors. I was in a not-so-comfortable situation with the sudden goosebumps. Half an hour later, there were no more goosebump feelings and I had finish my cuppies. Unfortunately, after all the fuss I'm experiencing, I was a bit disappointed with the outcome of my decor as it was not as pretty as it was supposed to be. I can't blame it though, how could I decor when my mind was a bit crazy with the sudden shiver I got.

Blue stars and Yellow Moon over white chocolate coating and Chocolate base cupcakes.

Pinky flowery frosting over chocolate coating and Chocolate base cupcakes.

I hope my friend and her family likes it. I'd make it up to you the next time I make it, insyallah. :)

Madamoiselle: The Resolutions that Burns.

2008-01-09T21:27:00.000+08:00

It's the 9th day of 2008. To be frank, the 9 days of new year didn't give me a good impression to start a new life ahead. I'm not trying to be a pessimist, my resolution itself is to be more optimistic about anything.

Remember my resolutions? I don't normally make any resolutions. This year, however, I made it optional, mostly for work. I wanted to change to a new leaf. Procrastinating was not me. But I became one few months back. Was it because of demotivation of work or lost in my own world? Both actually. That's why I took a long holiday and wanted a good start ahead in 2008. My first day of work were surprised with a huge change and hectic work schedule coming ahead. Dealing with changes with work was ok for me, I can still bear it and are willing to see the good side of it. But dealing with people that you know you can't get along was definitely a big challenge. They are back! And I have to face them.

I am not mean. I don't hate people easily. I don't shut people from my life for no reason and block anyone who made mistakes without giving any 2nd chances. I am a happy person, the one who always laughs, the one who jokes with her friends and makes silly remarks and teases to pass the time. But I normally do those things when I'm with someone I'm comfortable with, the ones I do get along well. Most, thought I could never be an angry person. They say, I was hardly serious.

Honestly, a friend had quoted this "Harmless unless Provoked!" and for sure, I am as he quoted! I will not hate you if you don't make me. I usually like to distant myself from people who tried to ruin my life. I just don't like being angry or pissed all the time so my solution was to avoid. The problem is, sometimes I had no choice. They come and provoke. They liked being hated. They just are too thick skinned to even cared that they are not wanted. A pain I have to deal with. And it ruined part of my resolutions.

Speaking of which, let me rephrase again my resolutions:

1) Always be optimistic
They ruined it. I'm still trying though.
2) Ignore bad vibes @ people who tends to ruin ur lifes and those who underestimates you.
The devils are back, killing my ignorance.
3) Clearing my Debts--> a never ending story..esp. my cards..waaa!!!
Still in progress
4) Self control --> in spending especially..hehehe
So far, 2% success hahaha...
5) Needs more determination and stop procrastinating :p
I am chanting I can do this..i can do this...
6) Anger management, out of stress... 2007 had been a good one...need more in 2008 :)
2008 became my biggest challenge for this. The devils provoked too much.
7) Loose weight--> I really need to make it work someday hahaha...
No comment in this yet ..teehee!

Today, is the New Year for Islam. Selamat Tahun Baru Hijriah 1429 Everyone. I hope this New Year starts the marking of a better days ahead and these whole 9 days that passed was just a nightmare. I pray for those who hurts the people around, intentionally or not, will change and opened their hearts to be more sincere with everything they do, talk and hear. I pray for myself to be more patient with the challenges given ahead and faced my inner cries calmly.

"Taqabbala Allahu minna wa minkum."
"May Allah accept from us, and from you."

Madamoiselle: Cuppy Blues & Sikui

2008-01-07T13:04:00.000+08:00

I'm having a cuppy-blues since saturday. Haven't been ordering from the Cupcake Queen yet so I decided to make it myself instead. I've made a blue buttercream frosting over my choco spread on the vanilla cupcakes. I just love a blue cupppy. I don't know why. My first batch of cuppies were the ones with the lovey dovey decors. I really like that cute red lil love. Since my lovey-dovey sugar decor has run out, I've replaced my next batch of cuppies with all different kinds of mixture. These was what I've made last night for my colleagues today.

Anyway, the other day, a friend told me his silly watermelon story. He was quite new with the internet , I can say a bit naive about it. He does chats and a few surfings but not that much of an explorer of the internet. So one day, he wanted to surf the 'Apple' website but was not sure with the address. Yeah, i know, he should just 'google' it or logically, just try apple.com. Instead, he asked his brother and gave him this..in which he did try to surf it...and of course it does not work. Guess what's the Apple url is? WWW.SIKUI.COM -->> 'sikui' means Watermelon. wahahahaha.... and he didn't even realised that his been fooled until he tried surfing his melons ..hahaha. Apple = Sikui..Get it? hahhaaha.. No? okay this is lame.

Anyhow, I tried a few of these qiuzzes thingy and got the results...That's a step ahead to know me better *wink*.

Which College Major Should You Be?
	Your major should be Art. You are sensitive, creative, and you don't follow established rules. Unfortunately, you'll have to follow some rules if you ever want that promotion at Starbucks.
Find Your Character @ BrainFall.com

Which Friends Character Are You?
	You are Chandler. You're funny and that's why people like to have you around. You're also a great friend, and when someone you care about is in trouble, they know to come to you for some level-headed advice followed by some sharp sarcasm.
Find Your Character @ BrainFall.com

Okay gotta go peeps.. Au Revoir!

Madamoiselle: The Zen Garden

2008-01-06T20:34:00.000+08:00

My parents love to decor especially in the garden. We have a small pretty garden by the side of the house, decorated from the ideas of my parents with the help of our previous gardener. Our maid also has a husband who does wood work so it was easy for us to hire him to make the wood decors for the garden. The garden which also consist of a homemade fish pond, was a big hit from our visitors during Hari Raya last year. A friend's hubby call it 'The Zen Garden' as we had it dimly lit at night and the sound of the small water feature was absolutely calming.

This morning, while I did my laundry, I took a few snapshots of the garden. Well, just to enjoy the beauty of nature and for memoir..hahaha... All the pics here are fully taken from my handphone only and without being edited..except of course, just added the frames. Kesian ah..everyone else were into big cameras and i had my snapshots just from my hp. Still, got good pics from it so oklaaahhh...hahhaha nyaman kan hati :)

The Outdoor Plants

The Indoor plants.

And finally, The Garden

I love the garden but I hate gardening..hehehe... I'm juz the lazy daughter they had who loves beautiful things and decors but not the maintenance. :p

Madamoiselle: The Game Plan

2008-01-04T21:25:00.000+08:00

My sister, 'Oleev' was admitted to the hospital 2 days ago, charged for probably an appendix but was not yet confirmed. She had been ultrasound-ed and endoscoped down under and I'm still blurry with her condition. There hadn't been any results yet but She was already permitted to pack back home until further notice from her appointments. Get Well soon Sis!!

Anyway, I was planning to visit her at the hospital when they texted that she's back home already so I decided to drop by later and brought my Poq sister and my nieces for a movie.

We decided to watch "The Game Plan", thinking it might be good to have something hilarious to see. Hah! The movie shed more tears than laughter...I can't believe I get sentimental. I realised family bondings makes me and my siblings, a sensitive at heart. I am not a fan of the 'Rock' but i love his character, aside from the self centred ego he had, I find him the sweetest fatherly figure for Peyton, the utterly cute and brilliant lil daughter. A very talented lil lady she is. I love it when the King sang with his guitar for Peyton to get her cheered up after a big fight.

And I love his apartment...I want it all...waaaa!!! hehehe... First half of the movie, I had an impression that I will not like it and assumed that it seems like a typical movie but as soon as the sentiments come...it was a non stop tear shedding as it was absolutely touchy. And the ballet thingy, hahaha...he's such a sport! I rated this movie a 7.5 out of 10.

That kiddo looked like Salma Hayek?!!

Synopsis of the movie:

"The Game Plan" is the story of superstar quarterback Joe Kingman (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson), whose Boston-based team is chasing a championship. A 'serial bachelor', Kingman is living the ultimate fantasy: he's rich, famous and is the life of the party. But this dream suddenly ends when he meets the seven-year-old daughter (newcomer Madison Pettis) he never knew he had - the product of a last fling before parting years ago with his young wife. Now, during the most important time in his career, he must figure out how to juggle his parties, practices and dates with ballet classes, bedtime stories and dolls that come with his daughter. Equally perplexed is his agent, Stella (Kyra Sedgwick) who is without a parental bone in her body. Joe discovers that there's more to life than money and fame...

Time : 1hr 30mins,
Genre: SRD, Family / Comedy
Casts: Kyra Sedgwick, Madison Pettis, Roselyn Sanchez, Morris Chestnut, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson

Madamoiselle : The Organizer

2008-01-03T20:29:00.001+08:00

About fifteen years ago, "Organizers" were the 'IN' thing for everyone. That time, I was still in my High School and everyone had one. The organizer, was supposed to be a planner, a scheduler, a note to remember of important things and a place to keep those important numbers and addresses of contacts. For the teenagers those times, however, had their organizers for cool pictures with friends, boyfriends, love poems, letters, notes and comments, all in coloured papers which are beautifully decorated, binded in the rings of the organizer. It's like having an old fashion 'friendster', 'facebook', or 'blogger' all done manually in a piece of a binded book.

The reason I brought up this topic, is because I've found one of my old 'Organizers' which I've used when I was in college. It was not the same as I've mentioned above anymore, as in the years later, people were not interested of it and the usage of organizers were more back to the basic purpose of it. Still, the trends of putting up the picture were still there and I found it 'memorable'. In which reminds me back of my former organizer as I had described above and I didn't have it anymore. :)

Speaking of my 'college-organizer', I just had a simple one, with a 'TAZ' sticker, a character I used to love so much. Most of the things I had inside were schedules for my classes and assignments, few formulas of Electronics stuffs i learnt back then, afew college years pics, a favourite poem I still keep, and my own few collections of lyrics songs that I used to listen.

"Por-key-tu-memann-kor"

I love this french song from Celine Dion back then. Yeah! That was my handwriting a decade ago, the usage of computers had just started to bloom in college and no laptops were affordable yet for the students during those times. It was also the time when mobile phones started to be an 'IN' thing but only a few can afford it. Others, still used 'Pagers". I was one of the few people to afford a mobile phone, from my own money I earned after being paid from the Sea Games volunteer allowances. I still keep it now in the box, unusable, but for memories.

This picture above was a cutting of a poem I really liked. Even till now, It blown me a way reading it. Never thought I'm into such thing, doncha?

Here's the poem I'd like to share;

The First Day

I wish I could remember that first day,
First hour, first moment of your meeting me,
If bright or dim the season, it might be
Summer or Winter for aught I can say;
So unrecorded did it slip away,
So blind was I to see and to foresee,
So dull to mark the budding of my tree
That would blossom yet for many a May.
If only I could recollect it, such
A day of days! I let it come and go
As traceless as a thaw of bygone snow;
It seemed to mean so little, meant so much;
If only now I could recall that touch,
First touch of hand in hand..... Did one but know!

~Christina Georgina Rusetti (1830-1894)~

Fliped through the pages of the lyrics, I found a written note, supposed to be a poem, made by my own. Not a good one and may be a little cheesy but its a poem straight from the heart. I used to write these long time ago but stopped when I started to work.

There are times when she felt so lonely
Nothing will hide, a solitude at night.
She tried to change to be the one,
her heart had just strike
and she fell in love,
Then he had gone, left her heart ached,
Unknowing the truth, Had he ever cared?

She filled her days with laughter
that brights any a soul that lingers her life
Little but none she really knows
Her nights were filled with stars that would not glow.

She tried so hard to appreciate what she has got
To take her hopes and lose her fears
But emptiness still echos through her heart
Someday...Somewhere....Somehow....
She knows, he'll be there to fill her tomorrows.

xx Madamoiselle Junior xx 6th May 1999

So much of memories...signing off for now!