What's for Raya??

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

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*TIred*

*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".

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El - Owe - You - Vee

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

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Homecoming Speech.

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!!

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Madamoiselle : Back for Good?

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 :)!!

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Madamoiselle: Au Revoir??

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

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Madamoiselle: Mode: HIATUS!

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*

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Madamoiselle: Sick or Cashmere Mafia?

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!

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Tip-Tips #1 : Lazy in the Office?

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

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Madamoiselle: I love Ur Blog

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:

Trinity | Mariuca | Hanna | Irmak | Mel | LB

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Madamoiselle: Dan in Real Life

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

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Madamoiselle: Vantage Point

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

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Madamoiselle : Weekend Food Galore?

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!

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Madamoiselle : The Dream Gadget Meme

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.

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Madamoiselle: Make Love, Not War

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

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Madamoiselle: The Eye

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.

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Madamoiselle: A day of Patriotism

To all Brunieans....

SELAMAT MENYAMBUT HARI ULANGTAHUN HARI KEBANGSAAN YG KE 24

HAPPY 24th NATIONAL DAY ANNIVERSARY 2008

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Madamoiselle: I need a KIT KAT.

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!

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Madamoiselle: Brownies, Muffins & Cuppies

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!

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Madamoiselle: My Grammy Awards

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!

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